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HOUSE REFUSES COMPROMISE ON NATIONAL GUARD Vote Down Motion to Instruct Conferees on Army Bill to Accept Suggestion of Senate Committee. Chlratv Tribune-Omsk B Lm4 Wlr. Washington, May . ,19. After a three-hour debate, the hoiise today refused to accept a compromise proposal involving tlje proposed federalization of the national guard. The house vested down a rjiotion by Representative Kahn of California, chairma of the committee on mili tary affairs, to . instruct flie con ferees on the army reorganization bill to accept the senate committee's suggestion under which it would be ( optional with the stated to provide ' for a federalized national guard un der tlje army clause of the constitu tion or to continue the national guard as at present under the mili tia clause. The test came on a mo tion for the previous question, the vote being 109 to 206. The Nebraska delegation voted solidly in favor of the home boys and against instructing the house conferees to agree to the compro mise as suggested by the senate. The bill now goes back to a new conference to be threshed out on the merits of the house and senate plans. Preparedness advocates lined up with Representative Kahn in support , ot the committee compromise pro posal while southern democrats and "little army" republicans from west ern states were lined up in opposi tion. Amended By Senate. The bill as passed originally by the 'house continued the present sys tem of organization of the national guard under the military clause as provided by the national defense act of 191 with some modifications.'" The senate amended the bill to ptovide for a federalized national guard, the troops of .each state be ing organized under the army clause , which would make them subject to regular army discipline and to use in times of emerRency by the federal government. The govefnors of the states would continue to have au thority, also over the guard. A commotion was caused during the debate when Representative San ford of New York charged that op ponents of the committee compro mise proposal were not right on war measures, "Not one of these men were on the . right side of any- great ques tion during the war" declared Mr. Sanford. "These gentlemen were loyal, but the house didn't follow their lead." Representative Frear of Wisconsin demanded that the words be "taken down" under the house proceediKe by which action to de termine, their propriety is made pos sible. Representative Campbell of Kansas made a similar request. After a period of turmoil, Repre sentative Sanford obtained unami mous consent to withdraw his re marks, declaring he meant no reflec tion upon the loyalty 6f those in question. - Calls It "Hybrid" Plan. Representative" Denton of Ala bama, who led the fight against the 9 X r eHtaTOM. Ilka ItolLtM k Style M Wltteit gl ExtomvagaiMe, ; effective now and until farther notice - Every garment in our entire stocjc will be offered at a positive .discount of 3 Well axised women will be keenly interested is this announce ment, because it means the rare opportunity of selecting apparel of recognized style superiority at prices one ,would hardly dare ' expect at this season of the year. I This Discount ? Effects Every Tailored Suit Coat and Wrap r-Dress and Gown Blouse Skirt SilkUncler garment Petticoat -tady Duff Gordon Creation ft and Blouses MEMBERS OF A. E. F. WHO DIED IN ENGLAND ARRIVE HOME The bodies of eighty-seven members of the Expeditionary Fores who died in England, on the pier at Hobokett, after their arrival aboard the transport Nansemond. The coffins were arranged in long rows and draped with the American flag, where, under guard, they awaited ship ment to various parts of the country. A military guard stood over the coffins until the last shipment was made. ' I frM, 111 llj: h v v5j ""III proposal, described it as a "hybrid" national guard plan. "The American Federation of Labor executive council protested through a letter by Samuel Gontpers to Senator Wadsworth, chairman'of the conference committee, to sec tions of the army bill which "pro vide fpr conscription of workers in industry in periods of national emer gency. These sections, the coun cil avers, can be employed in times of peace as well as war, and de nounces them as "calculated to com pel the workers of America to re main at work in defiance of their own wishes, and of their own inter ests, and as repugnant to the spiftt of a republican form of government. "It must be evident to all," the letter continues. "That the enact ment of this measure into law would constitute an abrogation of. the 13th amendment of the constitution which declares that there shall be no in voluntary servitude except as a pun ishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted." Strike Results From Row ' Of New York Rflilk Drivers New York, May 19. A contro versy between opposing elements in the local milk .drivers' union arising from dismissal of nine union mem bers by two distributing companies at the alleged request of the union's walking delegates resulted in a gen eral strike of drivers. Those who had not joined the strike of 2,000 drivers met and voted unanimously to stop work Thursday morning, ac cording to Louis Htler, who presided at the meeting. Strike leaders an nounced 3,500 additional men would be "affected, bringing , the total to 5,500. It was agreed to cermit the usual delivery of roilkCto hospitals, health stations, orphan asylums and charit able institutions and as far as pos .:m .u. .... sible, to the city's poor. jUs ENGLAND DEALING WITH QUESTION OF U.S. INDEBTEDNESS Take Up Problem Independent Of Share in Indemnity From Germany, i London, May 19, Austen Cham berlain, chancellor of the exchequer, stated in the house of commons to day that the question of Great Brit ain's indebtedness to the United States was beincr dealt with inde pendently of any question of Great iJntain s share in the indemnity from Germany. The chancellor's statement was called out by a ques tion ar to whether an arrangement had been made with France that she repay her indebtedness to Greaf Britain when France receives her share of the German indemnity, and it so, it it would be possible tor Great Britain to repay her borrow ings from the United States on .the same condition,-namely, when Great Britain receives, her share of the in demnity. Mr. Chamberlain said that France s net debt to Great Britain after considerable adjustments had been made' probably would total un der 5UU,UUU,UUU. xno definite arrangement ot anv kind was reached at Lvmpne re garding the repayment by France of this debt, the chancellor continued, but it was recognized that it was desirable to reach a solution of the problems arising out of the exist ence of these and similar debts due from one ally to another at, the same time, as the problems of the fixing of the total and method of payment ofGermany's liability for" reparation were being settled. THE BEE: OMAHA. THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1920. DEMOCRATS OF MICHIGAN BACK PEACE TREATY Support of League and Presi dent Wilson Pledged in ' Resolutions of State- Convention. , GrMdRanids. Mirh ..Vfav 10 Sunoort nf tlir liacmr eif natinnc covenant and the Versailles treaty withput amendment and "unfaltering support of President Wilson, who has given all but life itself in the service "of his country and the world." were oledced in resolution 'adopted by the Michigan state dem ocratic convention nere. Thirty uninstructed delegates to the San Franciscm convpntinn wir elected, four by the convention and to Dy district caucuses, ine delcga ticpn will observe the unit rule. The delegates'-at-Iarge are: William '"F, Connelly, Detroit, national com mitteeman; John W.. Bailey, Battle Creek; Dr. Emma -E. Brower, Port Huron, and Thad B. Preston, Ionia, chairman of the state central com mittee. Another resolution criticised the delay by congress in acting on the soldiers bonus bill, declaring the ex service men were being used as "political foot balls." The convention came to a close after heated debate nver a rejoin. tion on the prohibition question. As arawn ana nnaiiy adopted, the reso lution declared national nrnhlhitinn "a constructive act of the Wilson an. ministration. Pledged for Glass, Roafioke. Va.. Mv 10 V democrats in convention here elerteH eignt aeiegates-at-iargc to the na tional convention, pledged to sup port Senator Carter Glass for the presidential nomination. enr1orH tne Wilson administration, advo cated adoption of the' peace treaty without reservations and unalterably uppusca b sotoicr oonus. Two attemnta to nlarn the rnn vetltion on' record as favnrincr an amendment to tne Volstead prohibi tion act were defeated. A renln tion advocating the ritrht of state to permit the manufacure and use or ugnt wines and beers and the use of ardent spirits, for medicinal UWDdses. was tabled hv a la majority. Aubstitute which sought tne same ena was also tabled. JJelegates-at-large elected are: Senator C A. Swanmn Senator Carter Glass. Gov! Wetm oreland JJavis, .Representative H. D. Flood, Representative E. E. HoliaiW, Rcrer A. James. State Senator C. w Maoo and Lieut. Buchanan. - Predict Harmony. Indianapolis, May 19. Democ- cratic leaders on he eve of the state convention, predicted harmoni ous sessions. The state rommittei. endorse'd the candidacv of Mrs. Alice Foster Ir(ii11orli f Fr Wayne for delegate-at-large to the national convention at san Fran cisco. Party leaders said it was al most certain that the "hie four" will consist of Vice President Marshall, i nomas laggart, the nominee for United States senator; former Gov. S. M. Ralston, and Mrs. MrCuK loch. ' Endorse State Ticket. Fareo. N. D.. Mav 19 An entire state ticket with the evrentinn of U attorney generalship, on which no decision was reacnea, was endorsed for the Tune nrimaries at the demo cratic state conventoin here Wednes day, J. F. T. O'Connor of Grand Forks, heading the ticket with the gubernatorial endorsement. For United States senator, H. H. Perrv of Ellendale. was endorsed V THOMPSON, BELDEN COMPANY To Purchase Wisely Is the Most Sensible Course To know yolir wants is the first consideration. The unnecessary things are the most expensive. , Determine the quality of. the articles you contemplate purchas ing. This is easily accomplished by having confidence in the store which you patronize. Desirability and Quality Having Been - Assured Then Consider Price Those who choose on the basis of price alone, generally derive the least satisfaction from their purchases.'" f This store makes a constant practice of offering merchandise of the most dependable quality at prices which represent its true value. Courteous and intelligent service is at all times character-, istic of this establishment. ; We never fail to pass on every advantage j in price which the market affords . But do not consider that false or misleading statements display good judgment, common sense dr fairness to the publicj who have learned during a period of thirty-four years to respect and have confi'9:nce in the policy of the Thompson-Belden Store. over Frank O. HeTlstrom of Bis marck, Miss Minnie J. Neilsen, su perintendent of public instruction, who was endorsed by the republican convention at Minot last week, was given the democratic endorsement without opposition. l he congres tional ticket follows: Concress. Firstt district. Nick Nel son, Grand Forks; Second district p. l. rnw Jamestown; i;rura aia trier, re. a. jonnson, aikpo. Bankers Planning to Tighten Up on Loans (Continued From First Page.) that borrowings be reduced to a lnimum.. v Postpone Improvements, 3. That states, counties and cities defer proposed issuance of bonds, thus avoiding competition for credit Public improvements, it is suggested should be postponed in order to" help the labor and material markefs. 4. That individuals and business concerns postpone construction that s not imperative, 5. That individuals increase their savings deposits in the. banks and spend as little as possible, limiting their purchases to necessaries. Tne resolutions analyze the Causes of the present credit situation. It is pointed out that the banks have outstanding loans aggregating an unprecedented total and that the fed eral reserve banks have been called upon for loans and rediscounts in amounts greater than ever before.- Instead of buildig up reserved as should be the case at this time of the year, it is pointed out thaMbe reserves are down almost to the legal minimum. Blame Transportation System. The transportation situation is held responsible for much of the dif- nculty. It is stated that hundreds of millions of dollars arc tied up in loans on commodities which are blocked in freight yards. These loans, it is pointed out, include large amounts of foodstuffs on which rapid liquidation could 1 be effected if it were not foiV the traffic conges tion. J' Government obligations totalling approximately $5,000,000,000 which are beingxearried by the banks, it is noted, are partly responsible for the situation. . v Loans of large amounts to individ uals and corporations for the pay ment of excess profits; and income taxes also have had a part in bring ing about the inflated condition of credit. The 10 per cent decrease in pro duction during the past year n the face of increased loaas amounting to 25 per cent, is cited as one of the serious features of the situation. , ,. .... , K I. ' Americans Ask Advice on Payment of taxes in Mexico New York, May 19. A delegation representing the more important American industrial groups in Mex ico asked the State department for advice as to the Mexican authorities to whom their taxes should be paid. E. L. Doheny appeared for the oil interests and W. L. Loeb, jr., of the American Smelting and Refining Co., was .the chief representative of the mining jtroup. Secretary Colbytook their request under consideration. The application was the first im portant decision from the State de partment had been asked to make in connection with overturn of the Larranza government. Oil Companies Restrict . Sales to Pleasure Cars Fresno. Cal.. May 19. Restriction of gasoline sales to pleasure cars to three gallons at one time and re fusal to supply cars with well filled tanks, tq conserve supplies and as sure agricultural interests and com mercial enterprises adequate fuel was announced today by the. ma jority of the large oil companies in resno. SAYS PEOPLE, NOT LAWS, MUST BREAK PRICES tSwator Thomas of Colorado Directs Another Broadside At Profiteers Owing , Debate in Senate. Washington, May 19. Frankly confiding to his colleagues that the clothes o; his back were threadbare and patched, Senator Thomas, demo crat, ot Lolorano, joining today in another senate broadside on profit eers, declared the peqple themselves and not legislation must break the sweeping wave of high prices. Linking the overall movement, started as a protest against the cost of clothing,- with widespread price reductions, reported from manv cities, senator Thomas said the. pub lie had found the remedy in its own hands. "The overall campaign was a uood thing," the senator said, "the papers today are full of messages from all parts of the country announcing drastic cuts in clothing prices. Did legislation do it? Nol The people did it themselves." Kenyon Opens Attack. The attack onorofiteerinc was opened by Senator Kenyon, repub lican, of Iowa, who urged social os tracism and criminal punishment for the offenders. . Corporations princi pally and retailers were held uo as profiteers, some of them were char acterized by the Iowa senator as rob bers and traitors. In urging publicity as a means of sweeping dealers demanding exces sive profits to the junk heap of dis repute," Senator Kenyon declared Department of Justice prosecutions had failed to bring relief and that the people should elect a president who would break the evil by naming an attorney general "who cares more about enforcing the laws than, he does about running for president." There was a shift toward the rail ing and the crowd in the gallary eaned forward to hear benator Thomas appeal-for a return of the old-time thrift. Wears Suit Four Yarsv "I have on a suit of clothes four years old. somewhat patched but still serviceable, he said as he stroked the sleeves of his coat, 'The shoes I have on were bought in 1916. I do not propose to buy any more clothes until prices go down, to a reasonable level if 1 sub ject myself to danger of arrest for iot wearing enough clothes on the streets of Washington. I am will to live on corned beef hash and if corned beef goes too high I will go without meat to bring down costs." senator j. nomas saia, ne was not defending profiteers, that he believed they should be vigorusly punished. tut that he did not .believe the ex tortions of profiteers represented S per cent ot the high cost ot living "All the people share the responsi bility," he said, "when I consider the number of people in this country who live without working I am tempted to change the expression 'high cost of living' to high cos otloating. $25 Shoes and $150 Suits Must Go, Banker Declares Kansas City. Mo.. May 19. "The bankers of the country are determ ined there shall be no more $25 shoes and $150 clothes," Richard S. fiawes, St. Louis president, of the American Bahkers' association told the annual convention of the Mis souri Bankers' association here. ' Mr. Hawes condemned what he called government extravagance and the example in extravagance se"t by government officialdom." T BIG START MADE IN FRAMING OF G. 0. PPLATFORM Executives Put . Finishing Touches on Data- Cohiplete Harmony Attained. Washington, May 19. -Executives of the republican committee of 171 in conference wjth other leaders in the party, Wednesday put the finish ing touches o;i the data collected by the committee for use in framing the national platform. . Completing two days of discussion on the- 21 subjects covered by the committee's report, the party chiefs declared complete harmony had been attained on these subjects and a big start made toward constructing the framework of a platfomf on which all republicans could unite. In the form to which It hss been' revised the committee report will be distributed to convention dele gates and submitted to the conven tion's platform committee for its guidance. All subjects included in the com mittee's report and discussed yester day and today, however, relate to domestic affairs and do not touch on some problems which are expect ed to be storm centers at the con vention. The treaty ot Versailles, Mexico and liquor were among the topics omitted from the committee's report and from the round table dis cussion. These subjects are expected to he taken up in consultations during the next few days, although leaders said no final program could be agreed on before the meeting of the conven tion. Will H. Hays, national chair man, and other prominent repub licans will remain in Washington most of this week and with the re port of the committee of 171 out of the way, they are expected to turn their attention to other issues. The feeling among the titular lead ers of the party is understood to be that republican senators can most easily work out the party's declara tions on foreign affairs, including the plank on the treaty. The senators already have done considerable work in that direction, but it was said to night that there had been no agree ment on details. TV. - 1?i;atith,.nac nf Kfm Or. leans is the new president of the Medical Women's National association. THONPSOM-BELDEN & COMPANY Sale of J apanse Blue Prints Luncheon, Table Cloths and Napkins , , The best quality vj Japanese' : cotton ail in two tone effects . $3 luncheon cloths (48-inch) for $2.&9 each. $4:50 luncheon-cloths (60-incr) or,$3.39, $5.75 table cloths (72-inch size) for $4.39. $2 napkins (12-inch) for $1.29 a dozen. ' Linens-Main floor Dry Cold Air STORAGE r FURS The cost is three per cent of the valuation. Phone Tyler 600 and our machine will call. Fine Silk Lisle HOSIERY Full fashioned silk lisle hose, black, white, brown, gray or navy, with garter ) tops and double soles, are $1.50 a pair. Very sheer, fine silk hose in black or white in a flare top style, with a double top for garter protection and - double soles, are $2 a pair. Main Floor Children's Wear To Be Embroidered Needleworkers will find our selection of dresses, skirts, aprons and pique jackets ;a varied and pleasing one, the sizes are from one to four years. For small babies, the daintiest of dresses,' underskirts, pillows, car riage afghans and the like, all ready for em broidering, are offered. Stamping is done to or der on any of the above mentioned articles if you prefer a design you have already in mind. Lessons in embroidering are given daily from 10 to 12 anil 2 to 5 o'clock. ArtndUworfc -Second Floor LOWDEN PEOPLE PREDICT VICTORY ATG. 0. P. MEETING. . Claim Illinois Candidate AVil I Garner 522 Votes at Chi cago Convention. Chicago tflbn-Omh Bm Ium4 Wire. Chicago, May 19. Governor Low den's managers are assuring him that they have the Republican nom inotir.n iin" and that the con vention is all over but the shouting. They claim the governor will have 522 votes, while 493 are necessary for choice. . i The Lowden lieutenants claim they will have the assistance of Will H. Hays, chairman of the Republi can committee and A. T. llert, national committeeman from Ken tucky. It was hinted alone presi dential row today that Mr. Hert will come tor' Chicago about June 1 ami step out into the open as Governor Lowden's campaign manager. Tin Lowden managers do not appear t be paying any attention the 7t Pennsylvania delegates, counted by Tenrose, who is said to have re marked that "this is a bad year for a man to try to ride into the presi il,ncv irt a Pullman car." Mavor Thompson also controls 17 Illinois votes, but they, likewise are leit out of the calculations. The Governor'a friends say all these votes will come over to his hnnnr nn flie third ballot. Thev expect General Wood to show the greatest strength on the first ballot and admit Johnson may have more nn h first hallot that Low den, but they expect things to has pen when the tmra oauoi is caneo. Headquarters ot trie state aeiega- tions to the national convention have been distributed among 11 big district. The bulk of the delegations will be quartered ' at the Congress Hotel. Hindu Farmers Acquitted ' On Charge Killing Youth Phoenix, Ariz.,' May 19. Harman Singh and Marr Singh, Hindu farmers living near Chandler, were nrmii'iti-ft nf rharffes of murder in connection with the death of Ruben Cervantes, 17, who disappeared April 19, 1919, shortly after selling a ranch (nr .tlOflOfl. Ronea and scran of clothing from a ghalldw grave were . .. . j . .j j introduced as evidence. Appreciated Gifts Pearl Beads A fitting gift for a young girl at graduation or con firmation time are these, imported pearl beads. So artfully do the French make 'them that the luster and tone is almost' identical with the Ori ental pearls. We have strands from 24 to "54 inches long, with white gold mount ings. They are priced all the way from $3.50 to $13.50 a strand. Notions. Main Floor Inexpensive Undcrmuslins Gowns of cambric, muslin, nainsook or cotton crepe, white, flesh colored or laven- snpover ana sleeveless styles, priced from $1.50 to $5, accord ing to quality and ma terial, i , Envelope chemise of c a m br i c, nainsook, crepe 'or mull are priced from $1.35 to $3.50. Lace and embrpidery trimmed corset covers are to be had for prices from 85c to $2. One Day Special Women's bloomers of" cotton crepe or nain sook, regularly $1.75 and $2, are priced for Thursday, $1.19 a pair. Second Floor X