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THE BEE: OMAHA, FRlbAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1919. 2 JUGO-SLAV ARFilY BEING PREPARED TO FIGHT ITALY Demand Presented to Peace Conference for Styria and Dalmatian Islands Ex cept Pelagosa. ; i'aris, Feb. 27. The Jugo-Slav delegation to the peace conference lias presented to the conference its territorial claims. Italy has notified the conference that she cannot ad here to the Jugo-Slav proposal to submit the delimitation of the fron tier between the two countries to the arbitration of President Wilson. The Jugo-Slavs ask that the Isonzo river lie made the boundary between them and Italy. The Jugo-Slav claims involve the annexation by the Jugo-Slavs of the whole of Styria, with Triest and Fiume, and the whole of Dalmatian islands, with the exception of Pela? gosa, which is left to Italy. According to reports received at the headquarters of the Italian peace delegations, the Jugo-Slavs have or dered a general mobilization, which has interrupted transportation be tween Italy and Jugo-Slavia and the stoppage of food supplies destined for southeastern Europe. In view of the situation, it is an nounced. Italy has suspended the return of Jugo-Slav prisoners cap tured from the Austrian army. Italy however, continues to return C'zecho-Slovak. Polish and Rouman :an soldiers fully armed. The claims of Armenia as placed I'efore the supreme council yester day, it is understood, were as fol lows: First Liberation from the Turk sli yoke. Second The formation of a new Armenian state to be made "P. of the six Armenian provinces of Tur key, and the territories of the Ar menian republic in the Caucausus and also the port of Alexandretta, a hich already is claimed by Syria. Third Protection for 20 years by i great power under a mandate from .he league of nations. M. Clenienceau resumed work ith the delegates to the conference. Bolshevik! Repulsed. Archangel, Wednesday, Feb. 26. ( By Asosciated Press.) Bolshevik troops on Monday attempted a i-ounter-attack against the newly jained allied positions pn the Mur mansk front, but were repulsed with heavy losses. The bolsheviki used an armored train in their Ineffectual attempt. GILLETT CHOSEN AS SPEAKER OF NATIONAL HOUSE (Continued From Fate Onr.) the house came from Massachusetts and if the senate was controlled by Senator Penrose, success of the re publican party would be obscured and the feeling bred that the party was controlled by sectionalism. .W. Taylor Page of Montgomery county, Maryland, was nominated clerk by acclamation, and Joseph G. Rodgers of Philadelphia, now a house employe, was nominated for sergeant-at-arms over Representa tive William J. Cary of Wisconsin, whose term expires March 4. Gillett Veteran of House. For continuous service, Mr, Gill ett is the veteran of the house and he is rounding out his twenty-fourth year of service m that body. AI though he entered congress when Representative Cannon of Illinois was a veteran legislator, Mr. Gill ett's record of unbroken service ex ceeds that of the former speaker, whose 40 years in the house have been interruptd by absence from two congresses. Despite his long service, Mr. Gillett is not one of the most wide ly known members of the house and his friends ascribe his rise to repub lican leadership to his close applica tion to legislation rather than to any personal advertising. In this connection they pointed to the fact that all the speeches he has de livered during almost a quarter of a century of service would scarcely till one small volume. Representative Gillett is from the second Massachusetts district and his home is in Springfield. He was born in Westfield, Mass., in 1852 and was graduated from Amherst college and ,the Harvard law school. Massachusetts has not Turnished a speaker of the house since before the civil war and New England but two since that time James G. Blaine and Thomas B. Reed. Nebraska Votes Divided. Three of the newly elected mem bers of the house from Nebraska voted for three different candidates in the republican caucus on the speakership tonight. Representative Jefferis of the Second district voted for Mondell of Wyoming. Repre sentative Evans of the Third voted for Esch of Wisconsin and Repre sentative McLaughlin of the Fourth district voted for Campbell of Kan sas. The other three members Andrews oif the Fifth, Kinkaid of the Sixth and Reavis of the First voted for Gillett Mr. Reavis made the principal speech seconding his nomination. Reavis Named on Committee. State delegations just before the conference adjourned advised the caucus of their selections for the imnortant committee on commit tees which will meet next Wednes day to make up the republican mem bership of the standing committee of the next house, select the party floor leader and whip, name the steering committee and recommend revision on rules. Representative Mann, although defeated in the contest for the speakership nomination, has a num ber ot suporters in the committee on committees and thereby would have the advantage in the floor lead er race. Charles F. Reavis was named as Nebraska member of the committee on committees. Detectives Charge Prisoner With Theft of Three Cars The theft of three automobiles stolen last June and July is attrtb uted to Ifarrv Compton. 1722 Charles street, according to detec tives who arrested Compton Thurs day afternoon on a warrant sworn out by J. II. Bell, Fullerton, Neb., who lost a car while visiting in Omaha, June 7. Compton confessed to stealing three cars from downtown streets last summer and disposing of them in other cities, it is said. Detectives say Compton told them he worked with a partner whom they expect to arrest today. Compton said his method was to steal a car immediately after the owner stepped away and to drive it as soon as possible to some pros pective customer out of the city. American Naval Officials Would Sell Hun Fleet as Junk Washington, Feb. 27. Authorita tive opinion of American naval offi cials apparently is definitely crystal lized against any proposal to sink the surrendered German fleet and is equally positive that the vessels should be stripped of all valuable fittings and sold for junk. Suggestions that they be kept for service and distributed among the powers associated against Germany met with the statement that this would not be done in any case. Two Trunks Full of Booze Seized at Railroad Station Two trunks full of whisky, 150 pints, were seized by Officers Rus sell Eberstem and Darby at the Burlington station last night. I he booze came from Kansas Citv. Because it carried no con signment card, government officers believe it was sent to Omaha through a "ring" of railway clerks. A baggage clerk was arrested on suspicion. HITCHCOCK FOR NATIONS LEAGUE .III THE SENATE 5 -jiff , - -; -""viT All smoking tobaccos use some flavoring. The Encyclopaedia Britan nica says about the man ufacture of smoking to bacco, "...on the Continent and in America certain 'sauces' are employed ...the use of the 'sauces' is to improve the flavour and burning qualities of the leaves." Tuxedo uses chocolate the purest, most wholesome and de licious of all flavorings! Everybody likes choc olate we all know that chocolate added to any thing as a flavoring al ways makes that thing still more enjoyable. That is why a dash of chocolate, added to the most carefully selected and properly aged bur ley tobacco, makes Tuxedo more enjoyable "Your Nose Knows." Try This Test: Rub a little Tuxedo briskly in the palm of your hand to bring out its full aroma Then smell it deep its delicious, pure fragrance will convince you. Try this test with any other tobacco, and we will let Tuxedo stand or fall on your judgment . "Your Rose Knows" The Perfect Tobacco for Pipe ) ' Guaranteed by (Tontlnurd from Page On.) tor, who" saidMexico was not eligi ble for membership because it could not give the requisite guaran tees of its intention and ability to comply with international obliga tions. Senator Hitchcock answered in detail the recent criticism of Sena tors Borah and Cummins of Iowa, republicans, and Reed of Missouri, democrat. Some of their conten tions he characterized as "ridiculous and absurd." He said it was not true that the league plans would destroy the Monroe doctrine or depart from Washington's foreign policy, and, like President Wilson, he took the position that the world powers add to the Monroe doctrine s guar antee. , Praises Executive Council Plan. Pointing out that the league charter was tentative and still sub ject to amendment, Mr. Hitchcock praised the plan for an executive council conferring .permanent pow ers upon the five principal nations. In the attacks upon the league, he said, opponents hid considered every suggestion of its control ex cept that "it might be controlled by the great self-governing democ racies of the world that established it" "To my mind," he said, "the executive council is an ingenious, just and effective method of placing control in the five great nations which have successfully fought the war, the permanent direction of the league. The disarmament provision, Sena tor Hitchcock said, did not fix the limit of armament, but was merely advisory. J. he argument that na tions in agreeing to arbitration sub mit their national life to the league, he declared, was absurd when the league guaranteed politi cal independence and territorial in teprity to every member. We have been told that this is one of those entangling alliances against which Washington warned us. I deny it," said the senator. How Washington Would Do. He pictured Washington writing his farewell address by candle-light, and added: "If Washington were living to day he would press an electric but ton, summon a stenographer and in the blaze of electric lights dictate a message urging the American peo ple to unite with other great nations to end wars and establish a perpetual peace, of justice and good will. He would adapt himself to new conditions." To the suggestion that Japan might impose the immigration ques tion on America the senator said Japanese efforts for race equality declarations at Paris already had failed and that, confronted in the league by seven great Caucasian races, Japan could not even get a hearing if it attempted to bring un the immigration Question. "Our experiences in the war from which we are just emerging," said the senator in his argument upon -the . necessity for a league, "have convinced us that we are a part of the world and that whenever the world becomes convulsed with war in the future we sre likely to be come involved in it. Confidence in Governments Shaken. Citing enormous cost and losses of the present war, he said: "The confidence of men in gov ernment has been shaken and will never be restored until governments devise some way to end these wars. "If we fail to adopt an interna tionalism of governments that will unite to end wars we shall be face to face with the internationalism of the individual. "If-the war, and the preparations for war are to continue the chief business of national governments we can expect a development of so cialism and bolsheyism in the United States. Nor will it be cpnfined to orations on soap boxes in the public streets of our great cities, but it will appear here in congress, in the house of representatives and the senate. It will affect legislation in this country as it has in other coun tries, it will seize political power in this country as it hat in other coun tries." Analyzing the proposed league constitution, Senator Hitchcock said its agreement for postponement of war while the exefutive council pro ceeds with examination of disputes would insure "a cooling off time" and of itself be a tremendous safe guard against war. Digressing from his prepared text, Senator Hitchcock declared that if the senate attempted to amend the proposed constitution the league would "be wrecked."' He ac cused senators who opposed the league plan before the proposed con stitution was announced with trump ing up charges against it. "They will continue conjuring up a scarecrow," he declared. The Japanese question was char acterized as a "bugaboo" ' and one of the false fronts brought up as an argument against the league. Senator Hitchock spoke before crowded gallaries, but there was no demonstration as spectators had been warned against applauding. Union Pacific Must Show Whu Branch Line Trains Should Not Run (From a Staff Correspondent) Lincoln, Feb. 27. With the la bor market in favorable condition and all federal restrictions re moved on coal, the Nebraska State Railway commission is ask ing the Union Pacific railroad to show cause on March 12 why train service cut off on seven branch line trains each way in Nebraska on June 19, 1918, as a war meas ure, should not be restored. Director General Walker D. Hines has conceded to state com missions in a late bulletin the en tire jurisdiction over intrastate train service. The hearing affects two Lincoln-Beatrice trains each way daily and one train each way on the following lines: Columbus-Albion, Lincoln-Central City, Genoa-Scalding, Grand Island-Ord and Kearney-Staple-ton. Bee Want Ars are the Best Busi ness Boosters. JUNKERS AGAIN TRY TO STAGE flfGIBACK Hindenburg and Ludendorff Hurry to Capital Follow ing Meettng to Oust Ebart Regime. Copenhagen, Feb. 27. "Germany will soon regret having overthrown the monarchy," the ex-kaiser Is quoted as having said to Count von Breckdorff Rantzau on the occasion of the Iatter's visit to Amerongen. Cologne, Feb. 27. Riots marked by bloodshed are reported today from many Westphalian towns. The Spartacists are attempting to esablish a communist republic simi lar to Bavaria. Duesseldorff is completely in the hands of the reds. London, Feb. 27. The monarch ists of Germany are contemplating an early coup d-etat, in the opinion of the Mail's correspondent at Ber lin, who says that the old officer class has been gradually getting the whip hand there since January 13, and now holds the government in its power. "The threatened coup would be carried out in Berlin alone," he writes. "A large number of officers are said to be associated in the plot, which aims at the overthrow of the present-government and the restora tion of the old order of things. Hold Secret Meeting. "A secret meeting of monarchist officers was held at Charlottenburg on February 16. It was summoned by Maj. von Herrigen, son of the former secretary of. war. Thirty officers attended and each is said to have pledged himself to hold in his residence a quantity of munitions ready or an emergency and to as semble at a certain place when call ed upon. Every member of the plot has been requested to enlist as many officers loyal to the former emperor as possible. The government has been warned of what is going on." The correspondent says .the or ganization of new bodies of troops by the government, a step which alone can save it from the Sparta cans and Other extremists, has been possible only by reason of the gov ernment yielding to the old officer class, which, he says, "has already bullied the government into winking at numerous political crimes and ar bitrary acts which have ben committed." Democrats in Hurry to Repeal Semi-Luxury Tax in Revenue Bill Washington. Feb. 27. Repeal of the semi-luxury tax clause in the war revenue bill signed Monday night by the president, was proposed in a resolution approved today by the house ways and means commit tee and later introduced by Chairman Kitchin. The clause provides for a tax of 10 per cent after May 1 on wearing apparel and many other ar ticles costing above specified sums. Quick action on the measure is ex pected, with house leaders hopeful that the senate will act before ad journment next week. Nebraska Senate to Grant Right to Search Airplanes Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 27. An amendment was today proposed to the state . senate bill providing for the confiscation of liquor brought into the state. It authorizes the seizure and search of airplanes sus pected of being engaged in the illegal transportation of liquor. The bill as it now stands authorizes state agents to seize and search automobiles, boats, airplanes and other vehicles. 178 Nebraskans Discharged at Camp Funston Last Week Camp Funston, Feb. 27. Men were discharged from this camp to 32 states during the week ending February 21, the total number be ing 2,077. Of these 1,626 were over seas veterans and 451 men who had seen only domestic service, mostly with the Tenth division. Cold Caul. Grip and Influenza LAXATIVE BBOMO QUININE Tableta remota the cauiw. Thera ii only on "momo Quinine." E. W. GROVE'S alcnatura on the box. 80c. Ad?. Exceptional Bag Bargain A very large fabricoid covered bag, double sewed and strong, has large corner reinforce ment, sewed on, snap catches and good lock. The inside lining is of strong Khaki colored canvas with two pockets. The bag has two handles sewed on and presents a very excep tional value at $7.50 FrcIingGSteinI 1803 Farnam Mail Order Sent Prepaid. PRESIDENT IS CONFIDENT HIS PLANS WILL WIN (Continued From Tate One.) call an extra session of the new congress until he returns from France, and also that he does not intend to address congress before he sails on March 5. Congress "Speeds Up." "Speeding up" measures -bore further fruit in both houses. The measure validating about $2,750,000, 000 in informal war contracts was completed, both bodies adopting the conference report. The house ap proved the conference report on the oil land leasing bill, but it was held up in the senate because of contro versy over the California and Wy oming naval reserve fields. The senate remained in session un til late tonight endeavoring to pass the wheat guarantee bill and to pro ceed with the $1,215,000,000 army ap propriation and other money meas ures. The house adourned early because of the republican organization con ference tonight, but tomorrow it plans to pass its last two appropria tion bills, the sundry civil and gen eral deficiency measure and also take up the amendment reported to day to repeal the 10 per cent taxej on semi-luxurie. contained in the new war revenue law. To further hasten action the senate agreed to meet at 10 o'clock each morning until adjournment. Clash Over Situation. Clashes occurred in both senate and house today over the legisla tive situation, the developments in cluding a declaration by Republican Leader Alann in the house that the democrats must be held responsible for legislative delays and the in troduction in the senate of a reso lution by Senator France of Mary land, favoring an extra session March 5. In his conferences, the president was told by administration leaders that all important legislation could not be passed because of republican opposition. The president was said to have urged passage of the naval and other appropriation bills and the "Victory loan" measure. Those dis cussing the legislative situation with Mr. Wilson included Senator Martin, democratic leader in the sen ate. Chairman Simmons of the sen ate finance committee and Chair man Shirley of the house appropria tions committee. Sees No Republicans. Senators,1 representatives and other callers kept the president very busy during his visit. Many republi can members passed through the crowd outside the room, but none called upon or was called by the president. The executive earnestly conversed with the 70 odd visitor, but signed no bills, merely giving and receiving counsel. Universal Film Exchange Head Predicts Big Year Joseph Schnitzer, genera! man ager of all Universal Film com panies' exchanges, is a visitor in Omaha. Mr. Schnitzer predicted one of the biggest years 1n the film industry that this country has ever seen. "I am very sorry to see that the Nebraska legislature is seriously considering such a censorship bill," he said, in speaking of the proposed bill on censorship up at Lincoln. "The word from the national board of film manufacturers legarding the moving of all offices to Dcs Moine? and closing up business in Nebras ka will include our firm, as I can as sure you we will not try to operate here at all under the conditions that this bill will impose." Wounded See Parade. Washington, D. C. Feb. 27. Four hundred wounded soldier? and sailors, occupying a place oi honor across the avenue from the president, removed their hats in lieu Of a salute as he passed. A big army dirigible, No. 3, startled everybody by flying low over the heads ol marchers and spectators. ThompsoiirBelcieii &Co J Established 18 Q 6 TAeT&LsJiion Qeizier forWomert Purchases Charged Friday Go On April First Statements s Gloves, 39c a Pair Broken lines of Kid and Mocha Gloves in small sizes. Friday 39c a pair. Cotton Blankets, Friday, $3.75 a Pair A wonderfully good value at this price. They are a good weight, in gray with colored borders. Full bed size $3.75 a pair. In the Basement Clearance of Winter Blouses A few in dark colored Georgette, Taffeta and Crepe d6 Chine. All sizes from 36 to 44 more 42 and 44 than any other. Blouses sold to $8.50, Friday - - $1.95 $8.75 to $12.50 Blouses, Friday - $2.95 Blouses above. $12.50, Friday - - $5.00 Sweaters sold up to $16.50 for - - $5.00 All Sales Final $2.50 Wenoma Corsets for $1.95 A model that will appeal to women of average and slen- j der figure. The elastic band above the waist line prevents binding, giving perfect free dom. The medium length skirt is an added comfort. Made of fancy white brocade with dainty pink stripes. For one day only this $2.50 style, $1.95. Coret Section, Third Floor Great Yarn Sale Friday A clearance of all odd lots of Vi cuna, silk mixes and knitting yanvs. Some slightly soiled others perfectly fresh and clean. If you need a sweater here is the chance to purchase the yarn for less than half the original price. Friday,' 39c a Ball Odds and ends of skein zephyrs and . Shetland floss 15c a skein. Artneedlework Section Third Floor Wash Goods Remnant Sale P e r c a 1 es, ginghams, voiles, tissues, all good styles and colors in serviceable lengths. Friday for Lest Than Mill Cost. In the Basement Underwear Sale Women's Union Sufts of medium and heavy weight cotton. Friday one-half price. Also a few wool vests and pants at half price. j Hosiery Reductions Women's white lisle hose with p garter tops and double soles, 35c a pair. Black cotton hose all black or black with Maco split soles, 29c a pair. ' Fibre hose in black, white and colors, 75c and 85c qual ities, 59c a pair. Children's White Dresses for Less These are slightly soiled from showing, 6, 8, 10 and 12 year sizes. $ 4.50 Dresses, $2.23 $ 5.00 Dresses, $2.50 6.25 Dresses, $3.13 $ 9.25 Dresses, $4.63 $10.50 Dresses, $5.25 Third Floor Tte Men's Slhep All $4 Umbrellas, $3.35. Any $2 Tie for $1.65. $2.00 Outing Flannel Night Shirts, $1.65. Exceptional n e c k w ear values for 50c. 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