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VfiE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: FEBRUARY 15, iyj:u.
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PUBLIC BEHIND
LANSING. SAYS
WILLIAM H, TAFT
Secretary Acted Within Rights,
Declares Former Presi
dent Break Creates
Sensation. .
(Centina4 Tnm JVt Fee.)
;art of the incident had to do with
the outcome can only be left to spec
ulation. .
Linsing It Going Heme.
Mr, Lansing wa not at the de
ptrttiictii today and it was under
Stood, was preparing to go to his
home in Watertown, N. Y., for a
vacation and a rest
The president's friend made the
occasion one to ob8erve that the
president's action, like his confer
ences with Senators Fall and Hitch
cock on the Mexican situation sev-
' eral weeks ago, served to .emphasize
tha while he may be ill physically,
he is in full possession of all his
mental faculties
, - To the senate, whose struggle with
the peace treaty bad given it some
insight into the condition of for
eign affairs, the revelation of Presi
dent Wilson's disagreement with his
secretary of state caused less sur
prise than did the time and manner
of the final break ' between them.
. Privately, many democratic sena
tors expressed regret that the resig
nation came just on ihe eve of
another effort to ratify the treaty
Representative Mason, republican,
Illinois, introduced a resolution to
have the bouse foreign affairs com
mittee to investigate "this tempest
" in a teapot between the ex-secretary
of state and the president of the
United States." It went into the
-hopper without speeches or debate.
The pnly comment in the house
on Mr. Lansing's resignation was
made by .Representative Rogers, re
publican, Massachusetts, who in
serted the Wilson-Lansing corre
spondence into the record after
some opposition. He said the only
reason he could see for objection by
democrats was their belief that the
letters were "so discreditable to the.
administration that they 1 did not
want the country to see them."
Representative Mott, republican,
New York, introduced a resolution
asking that congress disapprove of
the attitude of the president toward
Mr.' Lansing, and to express its re
gret of his retirement and the feeling
that he had -"in no respect lacked
proper regard for and loyalty to the
president,"
House Refuses Comment.
New York, Feb. 14.-Col. E. M.
House, in a statement here, refused
to comment on the resignation of
Secretaary Lansing, stating that
President Wilson nd Mr. Lansing
have been, his friends and have
shown him "much consideration and
friendship." The statement follows:
"I do not care to make any com
ment since both have been my
friends. I have never had. a dis
agreeable difference with either the
president or Mr." Lansing during the
many years we have worked to
gether; both have shown me at all
times and in all circumstances much
consideration and friendship."
The Amherst Association of New
York has adopted the following res
olution, presented by former Gov
ernor Whitman, which was tele
graphed to Mr. Lansing:
f "Hon, Robert Lansing, Washing
ton, D. C
"We tender our affections -to a
, loyal son of Alma Mater; our ab
solute confidence in his integrity and
.in his patriotism; our pride in his
'ability and hl achievements."
Redfield with Lansing.
'The cabinet meetings called by
Secretary Lansing were "necessary,
if the nation's, busineess-wat to pro
ceed regularly," former Secretary of
commerce William L. KeOJield de
clared in a statement tonight, in
which he expressed the belief that
"other causes" than the calling of
the cabinet sessions by Mr. Lansing
"lay behind the president's request
tor bis resignation.
No Word of Disapproval.
"XMo word ot disapproval or our
meetings ever came from the White
House to the best of my knowledge.
ihe cabinet gatherings were volun
tary, informal and, to my mind, nec
essary, if the nation's business was
to proceed regularly and with intel
ligent knowledge of progress made.
"I accept-my share of responsibil
ity for what was done. My 'knowl
edge is there was never the faintest
suggestion m word or spirit that the
cabinet members were trying to do
anything except help' President Wil
son during his illness as far as we
were able."
Suffrage Endorsed at
Concluding Session of
Farmer-Labor Congress
Chicago, Feb. 14. Resolutions for
the advancement of the co-operative
movement in- America aud for leg
islation favorable to farmers and
workers were passed at the final
sessions of the National Farmer
Labor Co-operative congress. The
next meeting will be held on Lin
coln's birthday, 1921, at a place to be
determined later.
A system of ftp-operative daily
newspapers, a press service and a
, pulp mill to furnish white paper are
called for in another resolution.
Women suffrage was endorsed.
Another resolution asked the Ger
man ships be retained by the govern
ment "
Say- Increase to Miners
May Shut Down Mines
Washington, Feb. . 14. The coal
strike settlement commission
. j t. : . - a-V;
has
appointed
subcommittee- to
inves
tigate a complaint tiled oy operators
. of"the central competitive field that
the industry was in a critical condi
tion, due tothe operation of 14 per
cent wage increase. -
The operators' brief declared that
the wage increase, without a com
pensating adjustment in prices;
.would force many;, mines to shot
ciown. .
Postmasters Appointed.
Waahlnrton, TtV. . H. (Special Telei'
gram.) Nobraika postmature appointed:
Ethel V. Whiirhrtrn, Hoone. Bonne county,
Tlca W. W. Baker: Erncut B. Grlppen,
vatora, Arthur countrjrlaa C C Croun
WELFARE HEAD '
OUTLINES PLAN
TO AID CONViaS
H. H. Antels Defends Parole
System, But Makes New
Recommendations.
H. H. Antles, superintendent of
the state public welfare department,
in a statement made public yester
day, defends the present system of
paroles, furloughs and pardons, but
makes the following recommenda
tions, which, he says, will correct
existing defects;
That experts in sociology or
Psychiatry, be kept at tha peniten
tiary and the Keaerney boys school
to study mental condition of prison
ers with a view to holding in prison
men so constituted mentally as
permanently menace society.
That no prisoners released until
cured 'of social deseases.
That a body of parole officers be
appointed as an advisory board to
the secretary of the department
of public welfare, with subofficers
in all cities. The proposed parole
board, it is urged, should pass on
each application for parole and each
of the members should be held mor
ally responsible for men paroled in
his district.
Mr. Antles criticises failure of
prosecutors and trial judges in many
Nebraska counties to furnish prison
authorities with information effect
ing" advisability of paroles.
"There should be closer co-operation,"
he says, "between the power
which prosecute and those having
paroling power."
He points out the obvious object in
Nebraska of sentencing men to pen-
itentiaries is for reformation 'and
a reformed man has no place in
a, penitentiary." The parole systf in
is operating successfully m most
cases, he claims, pointing out that
there have been only three violations
of paroles among the 28 men paroled
since thewelfare department took
over parole work in Agust, 1919.
Three-fourths of all the men paroled
from the Nebraska penitentiary have
"made good," he declares.
"Co-operation, not fault-finding,
is the plan that will result in bet
terment of the present system and
accomplish reform of even a greater
percentage of paroled men," he con
cludes. '
500,000 Population
Predicted for Omaha
Within Next 1 5 Years
NJohn W. Gamble, vice president
of the First National bank, prophe
sied that' Omaha's population woujd
reach the half million mark within
the next IS yeara if present condi
tions continue to prevail, in a talk on
Umahas industrial Development
at a meeting of the School Forum
at the Chamber of Commerce yes
terday, Mr Uanible attributed the rapid
growth of the city to the influence
of the hardy pioneers who first set-
led here; to its location in the heart
of the greatest food, producing sec
tion and to good railroad facilities.
As the city grows the section east
of Sixteenth street will become a
great jobbing center, he said, and
Farnam street, from Sixteenth street
west to Twentieth will become a
financial center. The retail district
will also extend west of Sixteenth
street to Twentieth street, he de
clared. Dr. D. T. Quigley, member of the
Chamber of Commerc aerial navi
gation committee, also addressed the
School Forum. Development in air
navigation will soon be just as im
portant to a city as proper railroad
facilities have been in the past, he
declared. Dr. Quigley also prophe
sied that Omaha would become a
great air terminal in a short time.
Famous Wash
Heals Slrin
D.D, D-.UicitaiKlardkli)ratalvIUl
removl thoet akin afflictiona, o4 that
intolerable Itchinr, burainf, and dis
comfort will disappear onder tb matte
rthliremedr. Hundreds tettirY It has
heajed eaiei pronounced incurable. We
fueranh the ant battle to brine roa
raHc Try P. p. p. Mc soe'and tl.to.
HD.ICD.IQ).
IotaiorShin Disease
Five Shaman A McCoaaall Drug Stern.
Department Dentistry Specialise
is attributed as the eause of the
phenomenal success of Dr. Todd.
Admittedly the most complete
dental organization in- the middle
vest Every department is un
der the supervision and direction
of a specialist and for this reason
we are confident in our statement
that we can satisfy "and guaran
tee our worK, wnatever your relj
ijuncuiciRa iiicijr vci lively equip
ment and device known to ap
proved dental science is em
ployed by Dr. Todd, and the thou
sands of patients who live in all
parte ef Nebraska and Iowa will
gladly give testimony to the ex
cellency and superiority of Todd'r
v Dental Service.
G. WV TODD
4th Floor Barker Block,
15th and Ferment Sti
V ' Omaha, Neb.
RAIL LABORERS'
STRIKE PUT OFF
BY UNION HEAD
Walkout Postponed at Re
quest of President Wilson
' To Await Outcome of
, Conference.
Xon Hayed om First. Page.)
the influence of the executive to get
the railroad companies and the rail
road employes to join promptly
in the, creation of a tribunal to take
up these problems. and carry them
to a conclusion.
To Name Committee.
"3. I shall ,at once constitute t
committee of exoerts to take the
data already available in the various
records of the United States Rail
road administration, including the
records of the Lane commission and
of the board of railroad wages and
working conditions and to analyze
the same so as to develop in the'
shortest possible rime the facts bear
ing upon a just and reasonable basis
of wages for the various classes of
railroad employes with due regard
to all 'factors reasonably bearing up
on the problem and specifically to
the factors of the average of wages
?aid for similar or analogotjs labor
or other industries in- this country,
the cost of living and a fair living
wage, so as to get the problems
in shape for the earliest possible
final disposition. The views of this
board will serve as a guide to me in
carrying out the assurance I gave
to the employes last summer that
I would use the full influence of the
executive to see that justice was
done them and will, I believe, be
the means ol avoiding what might
otherwise be a long drawn out in
vestigation of facts. While I pro
pose to act at once in regard to
this matter and to avoid any de
Jay in doing so, I sfial, neverthe
less, invite the co-operation of the
railroad corporations and believe
they will appreciate that it is to
their interest as well as to the pub
lic interest, to get these matters
promptly settled."
Recognizes Need of Action.
Mr. Wilson said he recognized the
necessity for disposing of the prob
lems without further delay, but
asked the continued co-operatiou of
the unions and requested them to
use their influence in obtaining a re
call of the strike order issued by
the maintenance workers. He said
notwithstanding that "corrective
factors were at work" in controlling
the cost of living, "these important
wage matters ought not to be post
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THINK OTHERS MIGHT PROMISE MORE IN PRINT, BUT
WE GIVE MOST IN REALITY. Let the instruments themselves
speak to you the truth, the, sincerity, the savings of this sale. "We
mention afc
la Brand New x ianos we are showing
the WEBER, KUHTZMANN, HAD
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used
$425
used
$350
used
$425
used
$500
used
$550
used
$450
used
$650
used
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STEDfWAY DUO AKT
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poned for further indefinite period
and ought to be disposed of on their
merits at the earliest practicable
time."
,The readjustment of living costs
could not come with rapidity, Mr.
Wilson explained, but added his be
lief tli efforts to force prices down
were having a "beneficial effect."
The union reply expressed gratifi
cation with the president's "recog
nition of principles" which have a
Hearing on their demands, dui aaaea
that there was a pressing necessity
ior immediate relief.
'We feel justified in saying," the
union answer continued,-"that we do
not believe the employes will coun
tenance" any plan which contem
plates further delay.
Tt is our earnest conviction that
the situation warrants us urging that
you promptly indicate to railroad
labor that you will create, by agree
ment a special tribunal to deal with
specitc and important problem."
Principles Outlined.
A set of principles with which the
tribunal is asked to deal from the
union view were outlined,as follows:
"1. Rates of pay for similar or
uiialagous services in othqr indus
tries. "2. Relation of rates of pay to in
creased cost of living.
"3. A' basic minimum living. wage
sufficient to maintain a railroad
man's average family upon a stand
ard of health and reasonable com
fort "N
"4. That differentials above this
basic minimum living wage be es
tablished, giving due regard to skill
required, responsibility assumed and
hazard incurred; decision to be
handed down within 60 days after
agreement to esatblish it, and to be
final and binding upon all roads in
the United States and employes
whom we represent"
Appeal to Public.
In ' a statement supplementing
their letter to the White House, the
union .officials declared their convic
tion that a settlement of the contro
versy along any lines other than on
the principles they set forth would
be "at best, a makeshift." They de
clared those principles to be funda
mental and appealed to the public
"not to fear that any wage increase
granted will prove a step in the so
called "vicious cycle."
"It is the conscienceless pyramid
ing of profits, and not the increasing
circle of costs incident to giving
labor a living wage, that the public
should be on guard against," the
statement said. "Labor, assured of
uniformly fair treatment and re
lieved of distress and worry due to
inadequate wages, will always,
through greaterefiiciency and a de
sire to return square deal for square
deal, hold labor costs on a sound
economic level by iacreasing produc
tion and service. We ask the
American people to see that we are
met half way in our effort o settle
sanely and fairly, but speedily, a
great and trying problem."
REAL ECONOMY
PIANO SALE
JJUmahogany case.
Upright, small size, ebonized case ; very
at the price
Upright Grand. Here is a piano
yet brilliant tone ; great value.
any case, guaranteed good as
IT.S PLEASANT PAYING ON THE OAKFORD PLAN.
We live up to the spirit of the contract.
We do not sell your contract to outside parties.
You can see it every day except Sunday.
Cheers Greet Mention of
Mrs. Catt for President
eatinood From VWtt Pae.)
says she has always been a suf
fragist, teaching it along with geog
raphy in her early years.
Proposed for President.
Mrs. Catt is the dominant figure
at all sessions. Her wit, judgment
and guidance sway the meetings.
Mrs. Sumney and Mrs. Richardson
declare her speech before the league
of women voters on Saturday after
noon was one of the inspirations of
a lifetime.
Delegates at the ratification ban
quet tonight were brought to their
feet with a cheer when Mrs. Carrie
Chapman Catt was proposed for
president of the United States by
Mrs. Peter Olson of Minnesota. Mrs.
Catt waived the suggestion with a
smile. r
Commenting on the fact that the
convention program contained the
advertisements of two candidates for
president, Mrs. Olson said:
Airs. Carrie Chapman Catt for
president. That is Hvhat I would out
on wie program, timers are starting
" It. - . . .1 .
booms, vvny can t we? T say this in
all seriousness. It is time we did
honor to our living leaders."
. Mrs. Olson was applauded when
she predicted , that "the league of
woman voters will see to it that
the saloon is out to stay out"
Mrs. Catt Outlines Policies.
Elected permanent convention
chairman of the League of Voters
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt today
outlined the policies of the new or
ganization and declared women
shoulud affiliate with the political
parties.
Mrs. Catt's keynote address came
at the Conclusion of the first session
ef the new league, at which the
work of organization was begun.
Today's meetings were concluded
with a ratification celebration ban
quet tonight, at which prominent
suffrage workers addressed the 2,000
delegates.
"There seems to be some misun
derstanding regarding the league of
women voters, Mrs. Catt declared,
in addressing the new body. "There
is evident opposition, largely polit
ical.
Cutting Criticisms Made.
"Persons interested in enrolling
members in their political parties are
making rather cutting criticisms.
They think the league will keep
women out ot politics, that must
not be. For 60 years we have
waited for political parties to give
us the vote. No state has given it
until the political parties had con
sented.
"Are we going to continue to pe
tition them as we always' have done?
If so, what was the use of getting
tne vote?
ihe only way to get things in
this country is from the inside of
the political parties. More and more
We Guarantee the
Aeolian Player Piano
Best in the world at the price.
Just let us demonstrate it to you.
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fine condition d0C
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good in every
$125
$275
with a deep,
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the parties have become the agen
cies through which powerful things
have been accomplished. It Is not
a question of whether it Is right for
us, but father a realization of the.
fact. They are powerful." ,
No Common Body. ,
"Why have the governors in the
west afcted 60 independently of the
women voters? We expected that
tney would call special sessions im
mediately after the amendment had
passed. The reason is,tliis: That
the women voters have heen a sort
of ladies' auxiliary. There has been
no common body to exert an influ
ence.
'Women must get into the par
ties. Without, we should continue
to be auxiliaries. We have been 60
years urging" men to'confide in the
abilities of women. We've -got to
convert them. t Prove your capaci
ties in the parties. You cannot carry
the struggle on from the outside."
Only a start was made on the con
THOMPSON-BELDEN
& COMPANY
Sheer Fabrics
Are Reduced
Madeira Nainsook -
36 inches wide; regular
ly 50c a yard, Monday,
$4.25 for a' bolt of ten
yards.
English Nainsook
Special Bolt of ten
yards
60c quality, $5.25 bolt.
65c quality, $5.75 bolt.
Swiss Organdy
The real Swiss organdy
retains its sheer crispness
after laundering, 45
inches wide.
$2.25 quality, $2.00 yard.
$2.50 quality, $2.25 yard.
In the Sale of White Goods
Sal ft ats
for $2.95
All the desirable colors
in ;plain and boot top
styles. Spats formerly
priced $4.50 and $5
Monday $2.95
Black Silks
and Satins
From Thompson-Belden's
have an established repu
tation and the show
ing for soring is decided
ly in keeping. Among
the desirable weaves are
crepe taffetas, crepe me
teors, satin panne, satin
meteor, satin charmeuse,
Satin de Lyons, and Satin
Duchesse.
Monday a Half Price Sale
of Fine Neckwear
A Lamp Shade
Should be started now in
order to be completed in
time for ' spring house
cleaning and its conse
quent touches of redecora
tion. Our assortment of silks,
fringes, frames and the
like is varied enough to
allow the carrying out of
aily color scheme or period
'and to suggest novel ef
fects in the planning of it.
Lessons are given daily
from 10 to 12 and 2 to 5,
without charge when ma
terials are purchased here.
Art Dept. Second Floor
Talcum Powder
Talcum powder, Trail
ing Arbutus scent, in a
glass jar, only 25c. '
Wanous shampoo bags
are priced specially, 3
fojM?5c.
Hard water caatile soap,
a large cake, priced, 2
for 25c.
Toilet Coeda Section
stitution of the league today. Af
fairs of the league, it wjis decided.
yould be in charge of 10 national
directors elected for a one-year
term. Seven of the directors would
represent divisions of the country
and three would be elected at large,
The board of dircctorr would elect
a chairman, vice-chairman and a sec
retary and also the treasurer of the
League of Women Voters, and
would meet annually in each of
seven districts.
Will Get National Manager.
A" national manacer atsn u-ilt bi
chosen by the board "at a sufficient
saiary to get the best available talent
in the country." The manager's term
of office would be determined by
satisfactory service.
An executive council also was pro
vided fof, to be composed of the
presidents of state auxiliaries and
chairmen of standing committees.
Evidence of partisan activity was
given repeatedly today. Four women,
$15
A splendid variety. Or
gandy and net vesta
with high or low collars.
Collars, separately or
with cuffs are. of or
eandy, pique, and lace. '
You will find bargains
here in dainty neckwear
that will prove well
worth while.
North Aisle Main Floor
Union Suits
only $149
A lifhtweight cotton suit
for between-season wear, 1
is low neck, sleeveless
and ankle length.
Monday for $149
Second Floor
Inexpensive
WashGoods
Windaor crepe, figured or
plain, for gowns, under
garments and the like, is
75c a yard.
Zephyr ginghams in a
complete showing of
plaids, stripes, checks
and plain shades in the
newest color combina
tions, are 32 inches wide,
priced, 75c and 85c a yd.
Percales for dresses and"
shirts are remarkably
varied, 36 inches wide,
for 50c andjBOc a yard.
' Second Floor
although declared out of order bj
the chair, roseto insist that the word
"nonpartisan" be kept in sight, ani
another delegate asked that "uu.
partisan" be used in the permanent
name of the league, which is yet to
be chosen.
p Following the morniug session, at
which a resolution praising Will 11.
Hays, chairman of the republican
national committee, for aid rendered
the suffrage cause, was adopted,
democratic adherents, especially
delegates from the southern states,
complaining openly that the conven
tion had been packed with republicans.
POPULAR MUSIC
Positively Taught in Twenty Laaaont
Christensen System
OMAHA STUDIO
4225 Cumin St.
. Phone Walnut 337
Call or Writ for Booklet
Wherever fcuhionable wom
en congregate Cecile Hats
are always found they are
the acknowledged aristo
crats of Hatdom. A special
showing tomorrow.
to $37.50
Hosiery
of the Finest of Silk
Black, navy or cordovan
hose of pure 12-strand
Jap silk have garter tops
and double soles of silk
lisle and are decidedly
serviceable, $3.25 a pair.
Ingrain silk hose, silk to
the top, with double tops
for garter protection, and
double soles, $3.75.
Women's White
Undermuslins
Petticoats of sateen, cam
bric or pique with plain
scalloped hems, are priced
$2 to $2.85.
Gowm, Philippine embroidered,
sewn by hand; are wonderfully
fine for $2.50.
Second Floor
Redfern Admirers
Will be glad to learn that
our showing of Redfern
corsets, including many
new models for spring, is
ready for their viewing.
Arrangements may be
made at the department
for a careful fitting by an
expert corsetiere. We
have corsets for every
type.
Priced Moderately
Coraet Section Second Floor