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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 15, 1917)
THE BEE: OMAHA, SATURDAY, SEFTEJUBfcK 15, lyiY. FRENCH CABINET IS COMPLETED BY HLPMNLEVE New French Ministry With M. Painleve as Premier and Minister of War Will Di rect French Destinies. Paris, Sept. 14. The new French cabinet contains a new portfolio, at first called the minister of propa ganda, but later changed to minister of missions abroad. Owing to the absence of Franklin Bouillon, the new post is not listed with the other min istry designations in the official jour nal. The new ministry consists of fif teen titular ministers, four ministers of state and eleven under-secretaries. The new ministers are divided among five senators, eleven deputies and two, Louis Loucheur and Albert Claveille, who do not belong to Par liament. The eleven undersecretaries are also members of the Chamber of Deputies. Sixteen of the new cabinet members have been ministers or under-secretaries in previous cabinets and three are former premiers. The political groups represented in the ew ministry do not include the uni fied socialists. Premier Painleve rep resents the socialist-republican group, while the socialist radicals have three members, the radical left three, the republican union of the senate two, the republicans of the left one and the radical republican union seven, members. Seven members of the Ri bot ministry retain places in the new cabinet. The most noted, perhaps, of the Ribot ministry to go are Rene Viviani and Albert Thomas. Ribot Ministry Failed. The Ribot ministry failed late Sun iday night, when M. Thomas withdrew and Prof. Paul Painleve followed him, being unwilling to remain in a cabi net where the unified socialists7 were not represented. Prof. Painleve's Tirst combination met the same fate late Tuesday night, when the unified socialists also refused to co-operate with him, principally necause Alex andre Ribot remained as a minister. As President Poincare insisted on Prof. Painleve continuing his effort to form a ministry, he resolved on Vednesday not to give the socialists representation. At the last moment an obstacle arose when some thirty members be longing to the socialist radical group, which numbers 170, being the largest in the Chamber of Deputies, after a meeting, sent a delegation to Prof. Painleve to inform him they opposed the creation of ministers of state, and to claim the ministry of the interior or justice for the group's president, Louis Renauldt, instead of the minis try of state, which had been offered to hin. Eliminating ministries of tftate would have meant the dropping of Louis Barthou, to whom there has been much opposition since he intro duced three years ago the military ; service bill. ' Send Protest to Renault, The group's protest was transmitted to Renault, Daniel Vincent, Rene Bes- nard, Andre , Renard and Maurice Long, while they were present at a preliminary meeting of the new cab inet On Thursday the cabinet sus pended its sittings to allow Renault and other socialist radicals to go to the Chamber of Deputies to meet their partisan. Renault alone sub mitted to the group's resolution, the other members of the party named for cabinet positions declared that having pledged thejr word to Prof. rainleve they were unapic to wrtn New Members Chosen For French Cabinet The new French ministry formed by Prof. Paul Painleve, who in addition to becoming premier, will continue to act as minister of war: Foreign Affairs Alexander Ri bot. Minister of Justice Raoul Peret Minister of the Interior Jules Steeg. , Minister of Marine Charles Chaumet. Minister of Munitions Louis Loucheur. Minister of Finance Louis Lu cein Klotz. Minister of Colonies Rene Bes tiard. Minister of Transports Albert Claveille. Minister of Education Daniel Vincent. Minister of Labor Andre Re nard. Minister of Commerce Etienne ClementeL Minister of Agriculture Fer nand David. Minister of Provisions Maurice Long. Minister for Missions Abroad Franklin Bouillon. Four ministers of state, who also are members of the war council, are Louis Barthou. Leon Bourgeois, Paul Doumer and Jean Dupuy. Under Secretary for Medical Services Justin Gpdart. Under Secretary of Aviation Jacques L. Dumesnil. Under Secretary of General Ad ministration M. Mourier. Under Secretary for Military Justice and Pensions Pierre Masse. Under Secretary for Munitions J.. L.-Breton. Under Secretary of the Interior (in charge of inventions) Victor Peytral. ' , . '. Under Secretary of Finance Paul Rourerely. Under Secretary of Commerce Paul Morel. Under Secretary of Merchant Marine and Transport M. De Monzie, Under Secretary of Blockade Albert Metin. . Under Secretary for Fine Arts Albert Dalimier. . draw. They returned to the prelimi nary cabinet meeting, thus allowing l'rof. Painleve to complete his com bination, Jean Dupuy abandoning the portfolio of agriculture to take the place left vacant by Renault. .These events art expected to show that the new ministry will start life without the assurance of active support from the unified socialists. The role played by the unified socialists throughout the crisis is generally condemned by the press as comparable to that of the workmen's and soldiers' delegates in Russia. . Bakers Propose Price Reduction of Bread Washington, Sept. 14. Plans for the control of the baking industry of the country through profit limiting and licensing system were laid before the food administration today by the emergency war council, of the Master Bakers' association. Regulations un der which the proposed system would be put into operation will be drawn up , by the administration and war council after thorough investigation of all phases of the industry. Mean time the plan proposed by the coun cil will not be made public. With the wheat price fixed by the government and the profit of the mill ers established at 25 cents on each barrel of flour, food administration officials feel the bakers can determine their costs of production far in ad vance and that both a standard loaf and a standard price can be fixed by bakeries throughout the country. (timlWI Til SWIM, J TMIIl.lJlMMIllBWII'Us1i.,llillBII1llllf"''aT"' ' """ V RXp5.;,:" ST: P1i?ni Our Fall Hats MCN- Are Beauties The block art new-entfrely. The styles are authentic abso lutely so. ' The quality Is superb beyond dispute. The variety U large bound to ' blease. ' ' ' ' Smooth or Badir FlnUhu , ..,.'; 50 All Colors Ask to THE iiAMMY? Wffei IffJQ 1421 Douglas Street Jf tm U A Few Steps From 15th ' Saturday Drug Specials AT BEATON'S THAT ARE REAL SPECIAL BARGAINS Drugs and Sundries 14-lb. Perox. Hydrogen. .6c ii-lb. Perox. Hydrogen. 11c 1-lb. Perox. Hydrogen. .21c $1.00 S. S. S. . ....... . .68c 25c Mentholatum. ..... 16c Hinkle Cascara Pills, bottle of 100 ........V. 18c 35c Freezone, for corns. .21c 25c Carbolic Salve.. . . ,12c 25c Beaton's Cold Tablets, for 17c 25c Pond's Vanishing Cream, for 16c 25c Nature's Remedy... 16c 50c Semper Giovine....29c 50c Hays' Hair Health. .26c $1.00 Tanlac ....... . . .73c 25c Barkeeper's Friend, 14c 50c Resinol Ointment ..39c 50c Orazin Tooth Paste, 34c 35c Castoria ......... 21c $2.25 Le Grandes Combina tion Water Bottle and Foun tain Syringe ....... .$1.40 Photo Department Films Developed Free Cameras rented at 10c $2.50Pixie Camera, 2H for ..98c $3.50 Pixie Camera, 2U2x 41,4, for $1.48 $25.00 3-A Folding Cam era, postal card size, for $15.98 25c Wright's Silver Crenm, for .V.... ............ .16c 50c Syrup of Figs and Sen na, for i v. -.. '. ..... .29c 50c Nadine Powder:. .'. .29c 50c Nadinola Cream. . .29c 25c Lustrite Nail Enamel, for ...14c 85c Hot Water Bottle.. 49c $1.00 2-quart Fountain Syr inge, for 49c $3.50 De Mars Whirling Spray Syringe ...... .$1.98 BEATON DRUG CO. Mail Orders Receive Our Prompt Attention. s 15th and Farnam Washington. Sent. 14. Germany's secret practice of using Sweden's dip limatic service for transmitting for hidd?n communications between Ger man sgents and the Berlin foreign ottice prevailed tn Mexico as wen as in Argentina, is reveaued in a docu ment published, by the State depart ment which passed between the no torious Von Eckhardt, German min ister in Mexico, and the chancellor. Decoration tor Swedish Charge. Tt discloses that Folke Cronholm. charge of the Swedish legation to lvirr nracticallv acted as a mes senger boy for Von Eckhardt, per sonally transmitting as his legation's own dispatches messages for the Ger man lecatinn even coins' to the DOint of delivering them personally tt the telegraph olhce, ana mat von .ck Hprf that a decoration be secretly bistowed upon Cronholm lor his services. As an added chapter to the story SWEDISH ATTACHE MESSENGER FOR GERMAMISTER Kaiser Was Asked to Bestow Secret Decoration on Cron holm as Reward for Information. of the recently revealed intrigue in Argentina, the disclosure gives a hint of the nature of the evidence in this government's possession of Germany's illegitimate use of neutral diplomats. The full extent of this evidence may never be published, but it is known to be complete and this government's action in making some of it public is not felt io be directed so much at Sweden as toward informing the world at large of Germany's practices. Await Stockholm Explanation. It does, however, raise some spec ulation as to how the Stockholm for eign office will exolain it. Stockholm ha declared that Baron Loewen. Swedish minister to Argentina, trans mitted messages for Count Luxburg, the German charge there, without knowing their contents. Whether the same defense will be made for Cronholm is not known. He is no longer in the Swedish diplo matic service. The interesting point in the minds of officials and diplomats here is how much the Stockholm for eign office knew of the affair. Von Eckhsrdt's. letter ta the Ger man chancellor recounting the extent to which Cronholm used Sweden's diplomatic privileges for Germany and his recommendation of an im perial decoration for him is regard ed by allied diplomats here as fur ther evidence of their charge that Germany has distributed decorations among the diplomats of friendly neutrals for such services probably in other instances. Cronholm German Employe? Officials and diplomats today are awaiting the next development in the unusual international situation creat ed by the State department's revela tion that the Swedish legation in Mexico, as well as in Argentina, was utilized by the German government as a secret means of conveying valu able communications to the Berlin foreign office. A letter written March 8. 1916, by Von Eckhardt, former German min ister to Mexico, who was concerned in the Zimmerman plot, was inter cepted by American officials while enroute to the imperial chancellor. It discloses that Folke Cronholm, former Swedish charge at Mexico City, virtually was employed by the German legation to furnish informa tion from the "hostile camp." The letter asks that the imperial government recognize the services of Cronholm by awarding him the "or der of the crown of the second class." No Comment Made. This letter was written March 8, 1916, and apparently had been in the possession of the American govern ment for a long time. It was made public without comment, shedding light upon the methods of another Swedish diplomatic representative in this hemisphere, at a time when the United States and her allies are await ing with interest Sweden's explana tion to Argentina of the conduct of her minister at Buenos Aires, who transmitted the German "sink with out leaving a trace" dispatches. Baron Akerhielm, Swedish charge here, said tonight in response to a query, that Cronholm was dfsmissed from the diplomatic service last Jan uary. He would not discuss the cause, but there was no intimation that it was In any way connected with Cronholm's relations with the Ger mans, Baron Akerhielm called at the State department during the day to inform Secretary Lansing that he had received from his government the statement already given. to the public at Stockholm explaining that Sweden had forwarded dispatches from the German minister at Buenos Aires to Berlin in German code with knowl edge of their contents. He did not le ve a copy of the statement. It is as sumed that the Stockholm foreign of fice will not address any communica tion to the American government on the subject. The department's translation of the von Eckhardt letter follows: "Imperial Legation, Mexico, to His Excellency, the Imperial Chancel lor: "Herr Folk; Cronholm, the Swed ish charge d'affaires here since his ar rival here, has not disguised his sym pathy for Germany and has entered into close relations with this legation. He is the only diplomat through whom information from a hostile camp can be obtained. Moreover, he acts as intermediary for official dip lomatic intercourse between this lega tion and your excellency. In the course of this, l.e is obliged to go personally each time to the telegraph office, pot seldom quite late at night in order to hand in the telegrams. "Herr Cronholm was formerly at Peking and Tokio and was responsi ble for the preliminary arrangements which had to be made for the repre sentatior of his country in each case. Before he came out here he had been in charge of the consulate-general at Hamburg. I venture to submit to your excellency the advisability of laying before his majesty, the emperor, the name of Herr Cronholm, with a view to the crown order of the second class being bestowed, upon him. "It would, perhaps, be desirable, in order not to excite the enemy's sus picions, to treat with secrecy the mat ter of the issue of the patents until the end cf the war, should the deci sion be favorable to my suggestion. This would mean that the matter would be communicated to no one but the recipknt and his government, and oven to them only under the seal of secrecy; while the publication of the bestowal of the decoration would be postponed until the end of the war. "I should be particularly grateful to your excellency if I could bo fur nished with telegraphic news of the bestowal of the decoration, which I strongly recommend, in view of the circumstances detailed above. Von Eckhardt." Hold Honor Secret. Washington, Sept. 14. Copies of the Von Eckhardt letter have been forwarded by the State department to Ambassador Fletcher in Mexico and to Minister vlorris at Stockholm, but neither has instructions to present the information to the government to which he is accredited, Engineer Killed. Butte, Mont., Sept. 14. The engi neer of a Great Northern passenger train was killed and the fireman prob ably fatally injured when the train was wrecked early today near Basin, thirty miles north of Butte. Crowley Neckwear in the latest styles is now ready j Thompson.Belden - Go. IAe fashion Center fir VJomat1 Saturday Store Hours 8:30 A. M. to 9 P. M. Huck Guest Towels That Are All Linen Plain weaves and figured effects, a large variety from which to choose. Prices are lower than could be expected for such fine qualities 50c, 65c, 75c, 85c. Linen Section. Wool Plaids', $1 Twenty-five patterns of 40-lnch wool plaids unexcelled for gen eral wear arid especially adapted for school clothes, Saturday, $1 a yard. Toilet Articles . at a Saving Mme. Iaebell's Face Powder special for one day only, 32c a box. Talcum Powder, extra large cans, at 15c. Nail Buffers, at 39c. New Knit Goods for Little Folks Fine wool sweaters for misses' and children. Attractive in color and style. For wee folks are sweater sets of a cap, mittens and leggings. Wool' suits of extra heavy brushed Angora wool a sweater, cap, mittens and leggings in Cope blue, rose, green,- cardinal and white. Infants' ' crochet and knitted sacques, bootees, toques, chest protectors, mittens and face veils. Varm, dainty affairs mothers will 1 enthuse over. Afghans and shawls made of all wool crochet and knit. Selections are at their best now, everything is fresh and new, of a quality you'll like and priced reasonably. Third Floor. Wonderfully Beautiful Are the New Dress Trimmings Many Imported A really remarkable collection of imported trimmings. Some of the most striking designs seen in many Seasons novelties in beaded bands and motifs are handsome. Narrow beaded edges and beaded flounc ings are favored for fall dresses. Tassels of silk, beads, chenile and bullion. Silk drops in black and colors. Metal laces in numerous beautiful patterns. Woven Name Tapes For Marking Apparel Your full name woven in colors on white tape the safest and easiest way of marking linens or all sorts of apparel. Orders are taken and deliveries made in a short time 3 dozen names, 85c 6 dozen names, $1.25 12 dozen names, $2 We nave In stock single and double initial tapes, 3 dozen to a package, at 5c and 15c. Notion Section Main Floor. Women's Fine New Woolen Underwear Made by Carter and consequently certain to please. Wool Vests are $1.35. High neck, long sleeves or Dutch neck, elbow sleeves, as preferred, ankle length pants to match at the same price. - Wool Union Suits $3. There are a number of styles, all good, choice being merely a matter of personal ideas. Silk and Wool Union Suits $3.50. Finely made garments and a variety of suitable styles. The Flare in New Hats Prominent among the many new creations for Autumn stands the vogue for sharp decided flares and turns of the brim, either at back or side. We offer an unusually pleasing assortment at these prices- - $5, 7.50, $10 Millinery Second Floor. Two Good Qualities In New Silk Hose $1.35 Silk with lisle tops and soles, incolors, white and black. The best value we have been able to discover. $1.75 Pure thread silk hose with garter tops and double soles, in colors, white and black The Selection of House Apparel Specializing in all of the needs of Milady for home wear. Many new dresses and aprons will be on dis play Saturday at very reasonable prices, due to the fact that we purchaed the materials several months ago at lower prices. You'll be interested in seeing the com pleteness of these showings. Basement. T Sorosis Walking Boots for Fall Add to the pleasure of out of doors during these glorious fall days. The newest styles are ready in an exceptionally complete variety Black calf skin button boots with gray buck tops and military heels, at $9 to $11. Brown calf skin bice boots wilh military heels $10. The same in black calf are also $10 You'll enjoy wearing Sorosis walking boots. Achievement! In Presenting to Omaha Women The Most Desirable Apparel Fashions For the Autumn Season Our fashion service has accomplished wonders in bringing together for your viewing the fall fashions that are author itative. No difficulty has been too great to be surmounted no effort has been, spared that YOU might have the pleasure of making a selection from the finest that the great designers of Paris and New York have to offer. Quality Is the Outstanding Feature of Thompson-Belden Apparel The. best to be had at a right price. A Few Glimpses of New Silks Satin de Chine, $1.50 An excel lent weight that could not be sold for less than $1.75 under present market prices. 36 inches wide, in a large range of light colors and darker street shades. Haskell's pure dye chiffon taffeta in black only. Our best $2.50 qual ity, Saturday, $1.95 a yard. Belding's quality silks are' sold ex clusively by Thompson-Belden & Co. The new numbers are here. Tailored Suits of Distinction The demand for suits is remarkable. But styles are good looking enough to merit all of the attention bestowed upon them. Thompson-Belden suits are tailored in a manner worthy of special notice. Outwardly and in wardly the work is thoroughly done. The unseen part is right and it is because of this unseen goodness that a garment will retain its original perfect shape. It is after a term of service that a well-tailored suit shows to advantage. Saturday, a special grouping of the sea son's most popular color navy blue $25, $35, $45. Navy Blue Serge Dresses Such attractive, sensible dresses are to be had this sea son, and as you are well aware, fashion offers nothing more in demand. They are fashionable for street wear and for afternoon occasions. Many are braided; others quite severely plain, while still others are trimmed with", buttons. We have an extensive showing $25, $35, $45. The Fur Shop It would seem as though Dame Fashion was familiar with a Nebraska winter, for furs are used as never before. Scarfs, Muffs, Throws, Shawls and Capes are shown in Foxes, Mole, Hudson Seal, Kolinsky, Ermine and other fashionable pelts. From A. Jaeckel & Co., Fifth Avenue and 34th St., New York City, we have a wonder ful collection of fine coats in Hudson Seal. This house is world-famous for its beautiful creations. Second Floor. The Men's Shop Has the New Things Every Man Will Like Collars Reasonable styles for fall. Just a trifle higher than for summer. We have a great many new shapes in stiff and soft styles. Jewelry Soft collar pins, several new ones Kum-a-part cuff links, the most sensible style ever devised for French cuffs. Krementz collar buttons and Hosiery Interwoven, Wayne Knit and McCallum Hose for men, shown in cotton, lisle, wool and silk. A quality for every purse. Underwear At your service again, with complete selections, all styles both regular and stout sizes; balbriggan, lisle, light weight wool. Superior, Ster ling and Winsted makes. Union suits and two-piece styles. every-dress jewelry. 1 ' ' Besides being more diversified than ever, values are Shirts noticeably good, too. We are proud of the showing of , $1.50 and $2 shirts. The patterns are fine, the materials substantial madras, Oxford and rep cloths. Fibre silks and flanneh that will measure up to every expectation. Patterns and colorings are very choice Manhattan, Eagle and Arrow makes. The Men's Shop To the Left A You Enter. i.