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ST.LOUIS POST-DISPATCH SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 25, 1919. ST. LOUS POST-OISPATCH MAI-GEN. JOHNSTON FACTIONS RUSSAN OUTLINE Of BRITISH WORLD LEAGUE SCHEME BRITAIN TO LET LEAGUE DECIDE FUTURE OF GERMAN COLONIES AND MESOPOTAMIA today's full session of Powers associated against Germany. develops that there 'must be more discussion and it ha been decided that Lloyd George will make a statement of the principles on behalf of the great Towers placing the peace conference formally on record a Indorsing the creation of a league of nations.

This will be followed by the appointment of a committee, of 15. which wilt draw together the various plans into a single comprehensive whfme that can be put before the world as the product of the allies. This committee will consist of two venresentatives of each of the five of Supreme Council Yesterday Heard Views Colonial Premiers on Conquered Territory Warning to Factions. Towers and five men chosen from among the smaller nations. Quick Afiwnient Kxpeotod.

A member of the American delega- predicted to me today that an! Agreement would be reached within fortnight, inasmuch as the plans: thus far submitted and discussed in-j formally contain many common reH-tures. To illustrate this he declared the plan, which differed more widely from the American plan, was 80 per cent like It. The 10 delegates who have been conferring on the plan for the league discovered they agreed on many more points than they differed, on. Lord Robert Cecil, for Instance, in an interview with the American correspondents, pointed nut that it would not be fair to the colleagues from other nations to say I the V.ritish plan was wholly British. I of territory gained by force will seas it incorporated ideas which will riously prejudice the claims of those be found in the plans presented by i who use such means and set up sove- FORMER ST.

LOU1SAN WHO RECEIVES D. S. MAJ.GEN. WILLIAM JOHNSTON. treaties as well as reconsideration of obligations on occasions.

The question of disarmament Is held to be difficult, although more or less complete disarmament is considered necessary to peace. It is suggested that there might be some step toward the abolishment of conscription. The plan would prohibit any nation having forces or armament sufficient for the purpose to indicate an intention of employing them aggressively. Disarmament is one of the earliest problems to be dealt with according to this plan, in case the question is not settled by the peace conference. SUSPICION OF BOLSHEVISM AT THE REPLACEMENT BUREAU Man Hands Soldier Incendiary Document and Then Rushes From the Place.

A suspicion of Bolshevism was spread about the replacement bureau for soldiers, sailors and marines, at 902 Olive street, yesterday. A man ran In and handed to a soldier a sealed envelope. "Read it out loud." he said. and fol- the the get will or ran out. The envelope contained the lowing: "Soldiers Attention! Parade streets and carry A.

banner to afect that you want work and results and justice. We all join. "Unlmployed labor Work Fight." MILITARY AUTHORITIES SEIZE COLLEGE IN DUBLIN COUNTY By the Associated Press. DUBLIN. Jan.

25. The military authorities have seized Et. Enda's College in Dublin County, founded by Patrick Pearse, who was executed in connection with the Easter rebellion In 191. imm3bjsBsTsssMs si-i' D. S.

Taught Military Tactics at St Louis U. in Nineties; Was in Meuse Offensive Major-General William H. Johnston, commanding the Ninety-fin Division, 17. 8. a former resident of St.

Louis, is named In a rotter issued by the War Department toflaj of recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary ism in action. The citation la hi, case reads as follows: Major-General Villiam II. Johnston, Ninety-first Division. For extraordinary heroism in actloh northwest of Verdun, Sept. 27-lt.

Major-General Johnston repeatedly showed exceptional bravery dur-ing the Argonne-Meuse offensive, frequently visiting his front llnt under heavy fire from enemy ar-tillery. machine guns and tnipl ers, displaying marked coolness, and inspiring the members of hi command with confidence and determination. Miss Genevieve Johnston, daughter. 4141 West Pint boulevard. St.

Louis, Mo. Taught Military Here. Gen. Johnston, who Is 56 yean old, was stationed at St. Louis University-from 1S95 to I89S as Professor of Military Tactics.

He married Mlm Lucille Wilkinson of St. Louis, a descendant of the Papin family, who died about a year ago. Johnston, tnen a First Lieutenant, attended tho St. Louis Law School at Washlnrton University while giving instruction at St. Louis University, the latter school having no law course at tin time.

He received his LL. B. in 1197. Ills father, the late Col. William H.

Johnston, was an army paymaster tt New York. Because It was held tht, an army officer had no fixed residence, appointment as a West Point cadet, which Is made by states, ws denied the son, but in 1883 he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant by the. Secretary of War," having made the best record among 98 competitors. In 18 87 he was an honor graduate of the United State! In fantry Cavalry School, now the Lint and Staff School, at Fort Leavenworth. In 1894 he was sent to Wesi-erii Military Academy, Alton, as military instructor, coming to St.

Loui University from there. He went to Cuba as a. Captain in 1898. and later to the Philippines. In 1901 and 110: he was Governor of Isabella Province.

Stationed at World's Tnlr. In 1904. during the World's Fair, the detachment of Philippine Scouts sent here was in his charge. In 1908 he was graduated from the War College. When the world wir began he ranked as a Colonel of Infantry in the regular army.

When the United States entered the war he was breveted a Brigadier-General for the duration of the war. lit rrotiiotion to n. Major-General, whlr.l; was sent to the Senate by presldetft Wilson, Aug. 22 lust, Is for a llk 1 eriod. He wears a sharpshooter' medal, having been the best shot among the officers of the regimeil which he formerly was Colonel Landslide Kills Mother and Chllrtren.

By the Associated Press. TACOMA, Jan. 25. A young mother and her two cnnaren were buried in a. landslide at Ladd, a small mining town about 30 miles southeast of here, during storm Wednesday night.

A number of buildings were swept a war. RECEIVES WILSONS ARE HOSTS AT TEA PARTY FOR SERVANTS Workers at Paris "White House" Entertained Telephone Girls Help Pour Tea. By the Associated Press. PARIS, Jan. 2 5.

The "tea" given at the Paris White House yesterday afternoon was an event the like of which the French capital probably had never seen. It was especially and exclusively for the working men and women who surround the President and Mrs. Wilson during their stay here. Its purpose was to make them feel that they were members cf -the official family, no matter what their occupations. The gendarmes, who guard the great palace gates; the gruff sergeants and privates of the American troops that patrol the inner grounds; the chauffeurs who whirl the presidential cars about the streets, as a happy relief from dispatch riding at the battle front, and American telephone girls who operate the private exchange and in native fashion frequently protest that "the line is busy" all were there.

Some -were bashful, some were completely overcome by stage fright, while others felt quite at ease as they were received in democratic fashion and made to feel at home in the drawing-room of the magnificent palace. The President and Mrs. Wilson acted as hosts for an hour. The Sergeant of the French guard gallantly introduced his men as did the Sergeant of the American guara. The telephone girls assisted their hostess in pouring tea and receiving the other guests.

For the native guests chocolate was substituted for tea, but the Americans took real tea with cakes. The President and Mrs. Wilson said afterward that the social venture was a genuine success. Their guests said they were much pleased at their reception. GERMAN DELEGATES AT BERNE FOR LABOR CONFERENCE Camille Huysmans Assails t.

S. State leiartment for Withholding Passports. By the Associated Pres. BERXK, Switzerland, Jan. 25.

The absence of American representatives at the International Socialist ind Labor Conference assembling here, has caused comment among the delegates, now on the scene. Iluysmans, the secretary of the Socialist Internationale, was outspoken in criticism of the State Department at Washington for withholding passports from Americans who wished to attend the conference. When it was suggested that William Knglish Walling and Charles Edward Russell were already in Europe, M. Huysmans "They are no longer representatives of the American Socialists because they have broken with the party." So far the countries represented include Great Britain, B'rance, Russia, Germany, Ukrainia, Esthonia, Livonia, Georgia, Finland, Poland, German-Austria, Bohemia, Hungary, Belgium, Sweden, Italy, Denmark Norway, Greece, Switzerland, Argentina, Armenia, Spain, Portugal and Bulgaria. Russia will be represented by M.

Axelrod, M. Bienstock and M. Thou-pav; Denmark by J. P. Nielsoir, Nina Kiefer and Evers Bramshaen; Holland by Pietar Troelstra and M.

Wi-bault: Greece by Deputies Courial find Bennaroya ICaramojis; the majority Socialists of Germany by Iler- Mueller, Otto Kelz and Richard Molkenbuhr; Bulgaria by Minister Sakosoff, and Hungary by Minister of Education Kunfi. C. OF C. COMMITTEE HOLDS SESSION ON KIEL'S U. R.

DEAL After Discussing Major's Action for Two Honrs. Spokesman Declines to Give Any Information. The United Railways Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, ap pointed to investigate the Mayor's deal with the United Railways, held a two-hour conference today. Secretary Bunn of the Chamber of Commerce, spokesman for the committee, declined to give any information concerning what action, if any, 'was taken. "The committee has decided to make nothing public until after its report has been forwaided to the board of directors of the Chamber i of Commerce for its approval or re- I jeciion.

jsunn saiu. i cannot even tell you whether another meeting of the committee will be held." I NEW RUSSIAN REVOLUTIONISTS International Communist Congress to Draft Manifesto. Bv the Asjoriatrit PrM. ZURICH, Switzerland. Jan.

25. According to reports received from Moscow the "International Communist Congress" there has decided to convoke the first congress "a new revolutionary Internationale. The Communist Congres it is stated, has drafted a manifesto setting forth a program baSed upon the programs of the German party and the Russian communist and Bolshevik parties. PNEUMONIA mrst call a physician. Then begin hot applications of i i 1 the others.

He also said it would be unwise to make public tho plans as backed by the individual Governments, and it is expected that the plan, when finally produced, will be given out as the work of all. It seems quite certain, from every kind of information available in various headquarters here, that the Britten and American delegates, who for many days have exchanged views separately, found themselves almost in entire agreeTner.t. Later, when the French Government appointed Leon Bourgeois as head of the French section of the league of nations, he evolved a plan strikingly similar to the others. The Italian and Japanese it is understood, in the end will be generally sympathetic, though they have not as yet advanced any specific programs of their own. It is most likely that their representatives will express their views when the committee of 15 meets.

The vital thine in that all the groups predict an early agreement. To lU'flect Spirit of Unity. The statement which will be made by Prr-mier Lloyd George, will reflect the spirit of unity which is existent cn this essential subject. E. M.

House, who has been longest on tho ground here of any of the American delegation, speaks with satisfaction of the progress being made toward an early agreement. Incidentally, his health is much improved, and participated in the three-hour conference President Wilson had with the American Commissioners Thursday night. About 20 days remain of the time Mr. Wilson proposed to stay in Europe. Five of these days he must lievote to the trip through the de-tastated areas of France and Bel-Kium.

It is expected the committee of 3 5 will be able to present a plan upon which they are all agreed the next two weeks. This will enable the President to depart for America with an outline of the league which he considers paramount to guarantee future peace, and which will give the key for the settlement of many other questions. The -meeting today will take place In the same setting as last Saturday, and the press representatives will be admitted as before. The feeling concerning publicity has subsided, as communiques have been frequently issued giving summaries of the conclusions reached at the informal conferences. It also seems that the members of the various delegations are making themselves more access! Me to the press representatives, though It must be noted the American delegates are more reticent than their Kuropean colleagues.

When someone suggested to the Americans that this might lead to the impression that the league of nations, for instance, was mostly the work of the other delegations, response was made that it did not much matter what view was taken at this time, as the delegation would be judged only by the results accomplished and the ability to secure the application of the 14 have been their chart. points which i t- tne NVw Torlt Krentne; I'ost. Inc. i 'jtg Prices Ixiwer; Km tor I'p. CHICAGO.

Jan. 25. The recent startling decline in prices of dairy products was still in evidence today. xcept in butter. Cheese at whole- i PROTEST AGAINST CONFERENCE PLAN Council of National and Democratic Bloc of Political Organizations Send Appeal to Clemenceau.

FREE ELECTION OF ASSEMBLY DEMANDED Russian Debt Would Be First Subject Considered at Meeting on Princes' Islands. Bv the Associated PARIS, Jan. 25. The Council cf the National and Democratic block oi Russian political organizations abroad has sent a strongly worded rrotest to Premier Clemencea-i against the decision of the Supreme Council to call a conference of the Russian factions. "We would be men without honor and courage if we accepted for a single moment a truce such as proposed to us while all that are dear are in danger of death violent death by execution or assassination or slow death through hunger," the protest says.

"The interest of humanity In general and democracy in particular requires the establishment in Russia of regime based on the sovereignty of the people freely expressed. An improvised meeting at the Princes Islands cannot be an expression of tnis sort. Russia has long clamored for the free election of a constituent assembly. The attempt was stifled by the Bolshevik i by force of arms, and they are today asked to make the voice of Russia heard." Recognition of Russia's pre-war national debt to Fiance by the Len-ine-Trotzky Government, will be one of the first subjects discussed at Princes' Islands, should the Bolshevik leaders accept the invitation of the peace conference to meet here. While Russia is a debtor to all the allies except Italy, there is a feeling in France's official circles that the French debt should receive priority, as it was contracted much earlier during the time of peace while the Knglish and American claims date back only to the war period.

Russian bonds to the amount of $8,000,000,000 are widely scattered in France, and there are more than 2,000.000 holders, among them many workingmen, small proprietors and tradesmen whose savings of a whole lifetime are invested. No Approval of Bolsherlkl. President Wilson's plan for dealing with the Russian problem includes the "unconditional recognition of tho revolution" by the representatives of the Powers, according to the Petit Parisien, which declares its information comes from "an especially authorized source." Of this recognition its informant says: "This must be construed as implying as recognition of all consequences of the Russian revolution as far as the Government of the former Czar is concerned, but in no wise as approval of Bolshevik policies." Sazonoff and Prince Lvoff. the former Premier, declare they are to have nothing to do with tho the Matin declares that numerous Russians in Paris, notably, Rasile Maklakof. the Russian Ambassador, believe that the Governments should give up the advantage of a hearing before the allies, no matter how re luctant they may be to meet the Bol sheviki.

Most of the newspapers combat the decision of the conference for a meeting of representatives of all the Russian Governments characterizing the policy as unsound. Sergius Sazonoff. representing the Governments of Omsk and Kkaterin-cdar. spoke as follows concerning conditions surrounding his country: "There is only one possible way of settling the Russian question; it is not suggested by any Russian who might be accused of partiality, but by such unbiased men as M. Noulens (former French Ambassador to Russia) and M.

Scavenius (Danish Minister to Russia), both of whom were interrogated by the conference and pronounced themselves in favor of military intenvention. Would Raise Volunteers. "YVe know that the Powers do not wish to make a new campaign into Russia. We admit the justice of the reasons guiding the Powers in this attitude but it is being universally recognized that there is only one remedy for overcoming Bolshevism, namely, to crush it by force. We ask to be allowed to use force.

"We strongly urge an expedition of volunteers, but in order not to involve the responsibility of the Powers we do not insist on such expedition being organized by the Powers themselves, asking only authorization to raise the volunteers and to be allowed to enlist them In different Luumnrs, wnicn js not a novelty, having been done in manvl wars. "We do not even ask any flnan-j clal assistance, as the Governments! already constituted, or which I repre- sent two, of over 40.000.000 will float a loan which undoubtedly! will be well received, as everyone' knows Ihe Imnmnui. iiwuiru fif)I i Russia, which with Its huge popula- I tion hoou will regain its position as! one oi uie principal factors in the! world activity." flat or apartment. roit.ni.n.trh i i By the Associated Press. rARIS, Jan.

25. It is understood that the British contemplate an important proposal by which such problems as the German colonies. Mesopotamia and Palestine will be submitted to the league of nations in order to avoid loss of time and territorial demand Incompatible with the principles of the league. A series of International events of the highest order took form at meetings of the council of the great Power and the military commanders on all the fronts yesterday. These may be summed up as follows: 1.

The issuance of a solemn warning to the world that the possession reignty by coercion, tion was framed by This declara-President Wil- son. 2. The appointment of a commission of the highest military authority. Including the British Minister of War, Marshal Foch, Gen. Diaz and Gen.

Tasker H. Bliss to carry forward early demobilization and establish proportionate allied and associated forces on the western front. 3. Discussion of territorial claims on conquered German colonies -with hearings of Interest to Australia. New Zealand and South Africa on German East Africa and the German island groups of the Pacific.

4. Approval of, the council of the striking of a medal for all troops taking part in the war. 5. Authorization to M. Pichon.

the' French Foreign Secretary, to draft instructions for the joint mission which is about to proceed to Poland. ITelps to Clear Slate. The foregoing embrace some of the most difficult questions before the peace conference and with the pro-j jected action for today goes far to-! ward clearing the slate of most of the large subjects before the conference. While the solemn warning with regard to the gaining of territory by force specified no countries, it covered broadly the warring elements in the Ukraine and those around Vilna and Lemberg, where bombardments have occurred, and also in the Caucasus, where the new Georgian republic is fighting for the new Armenian republic; also Serbian inroads on Montenegro, as well as territorial occupation along the Eastern Adriatic In Thrace and in Poland. The creation of a commission to proportion the troops on the western front brings, the vigorous figure of Winston Spencer1 Churchill into the conference." The' sentiment of the council was strong" ly for demobilization with the least believe also that the commission will carry out the, plans already before the War Department in Washington for the return of American troops homeward as rapidly as transportation permits and that there will be no increase in the, proportion of troops in the occupied regions.

BERGER'S MOTION, CHARGING IRREGULARITIES, IS HEARD Juror Declines to Say Wlietlier He Told Troth In Declaring Marshal Denounced Defendants. By the Associated Press. CHICAGO. Jan. 25.

Arguments on motion for a new trial for Victor L. Berger, congressman-elect from Milwaukee and four other Socialist leaders convicted of conspiracy to violate the espionage law, opened today before Federal Judge Landis. Thomas C. Nixon, a juror in the trial, denied he had made an affidavit concerning alleged irregularities in the trial, as asserted by William Cunnea. attorney for the defense.

Judge Landis handed the document to Nixon, who then said he had made the statements contained therein, but did not know that the form of the statement required that he make oath to them. "Are the statements truth Judge after Landis asked The witness. conferring with his attorney, declined answer. Nixon's statement aserted that on Dec. 21.

1 9 1 S. in the Great Northern Opportunity and Sunday is the most and adjacent territory. ef-Tt 82 Cols. ..63 Cols. I Permanent Court for Justiciable Disputes Conference of Powers for Nonjusticiable Ones.

Bv the Associated Press. PARIS, Jan. 25. The British plan for a league of nations, which has Just been completed, can now be outlined in concrete form to the people of the United States for the first time. The following details, although unofficial and subject to alteration, represent In substance the plan that will be laid before the peace conference: The main feature provided for will be the establishment of machinery for handling international disputes.

This will be based on an agreement among the members of the league not to interfere with the territorial integrity of states, or to permit others to interfere. Assistance and guidance to new and undeveloped states to maintain freedom of transit and just commercial relations are some of the principal aims to be supervised by the league. A committee to rule on trade in. ammunition and arms and before which would come international problems relating to economics and sanitation, will be appointed. A like central body for handling interna tional labor questions is provided for.

Central Place Provided. It is held that all International bodies now existing, and any which may be created, must be brought together in some central place, which will be the capital of the league, and work in co-operation with the league if the effort to promote international co-operation is to be successful The British plan provides for a general conference of the delegates of all nations, members of the league, and for a smaller international executive council for the transaction of ordinary business. A permanent secretariat would be presided over by a man of authority and experience in European affairs, sitting at the capital of the league, with all necessary diplomatic immunities. Periodic meetings of delegates are provided for, but it is pointed out that it probably would be convenient for states to appoint permanent representatives to the capital to act for their countries until more authoritative delegates arrived. The plan excludes some states, like Germany, for the present, on the ground of untrustworthiness.

but it holds that this exclusion should not be prolonged unnecessarily. Kvery civilized state with a settled government will be invited to join the league. Provisions for separate representation for India and the British dominions is provided for. Disputes for settlement are divided into two classes justiciable and nonjusticiable and each state will be the final judge as to whether a dispute is justiciable or not. The establishment of a permanent court of international justice for the settlement of justiciable disputes is proposed, and until it is created, a court of arbitration is suggested.

Either a council or a conference of the league is thought to be the proper organ for the consideration of nonjusticiable quarrels. The plan maintains that all that ought to be attempted at present is to see that there shall be a deliberate public discussion and that international public opinion and not formal coercive machinery shall be appealed to. It is held that the world is not yet ready for such machinery. There at two cases only in which it is p--jined that the league should apply coercion to sovereign states. Where Coercion Would Apply.

The first case would be where one disputant had complied with the unanimous report of the conference or council of the league, or with the award of the court of arbitration, while the other disputant refused to accept this as final. The league would have to assist the complying state if the other should offer violence. The second case would be that of an appressive Power which insisted on going to war without allowing the league time to discuss the case properly. The league members would be bound in both cases to sever diplo- matic, commercial and economic re lations with the offending state. The military or naval steps necessary to enforce obedience to agreements of the league would be decided by the council.

Limitations which international law now Impose on "warlike actions would not apply to the league, which would have a free hand. Provision would be made to cover the matter of expenses, aid given by one member of the league to another in connection with belligerent action and protection from results of hostile action because of compliance by any state with the covenants of the league. The plan looks to the cancellation of treaties Incompatible with the tenets of the league and calls for a provision regarding the publicty of ST. LOUIS founded hr JOPETH PII.ITZER PubllPhel Dallv bv P.ilirifr Pnblun-" Twelfth and Olive. Street i Member Bureau cf Cirrulatione.

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05c a Month. Entered as 1T. et the tmW tho act eeron'l -class l'rirtfne of March 3. rratter Ju St Loula 179. While the hearing on the German colonies was confined to the British dominions.

Japan was represented on the council and expects to be heard in due time concerning some of the German Pacific groups and Kiau Chow. Official Communique. The following official communication was issued last evening dealing with the afternoon session of the Supreme Council: "The President of the United States of America, the Premiers and Foreign Secretaries of the United States, of the British Empire and France and Italy, and the representatives of Japan, met at the Quai d'Orsay this afternoon. "The mision of the allies and associated Powers to Poland was first discussed and it was agreed that M. Pichon should prepare a draft of instructions for the approval of the representatives of the Powers.

"It was agreed that one press representative for each of the five great Powers should be permitted to accompany the mission. "The question of territorial readjustments in connection with, the conquest of the German colonies was taken up. Sir Robert Borden, Prime Minister of Canada; Mr. Hughes, Prime Minister of Australia; Gen. Smuts, representative of Gen.

Botha, the Prime Minister of South Africa, and Mr. Massey, Prime Minister of Xew Zealand, explained the particular interests of the respective dominions in regard to this question. "The next meeting of the allied Ministers will take place on Monday morning at 10 o'clock. "The peace conference will hold a plenary sitting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs tomorrow (Saturday) at 3 o'clock." Warning to Factions. Following is the text of the warr ing which will be transmitted by vireless to all parts of the world: "The Governments now asociattd in conference to effect a lasting r.ace among the nations are deepiy ciisturbed by the news which comes to them of the many instances in which armed force is being made use of in many parts of Europe and the Fast to gain possession of territory the rightful claim to which the peace conference, is to be asked to determine.

They deem it their duty to utter a solemn warning that possession gained by force will seriously prejudice the claims of those who use this means. It will create tho presumption that those who emplo; 'force doubt the justice and validity their claims, and purpose to substitute possession for proof of right S. n1- set up sovereignty by coercion lather than by racial or national preference and natural historical as. peciation. upon every evidence of title they may afterward allege, and indicate their distrust of the conference itself, "Nothing but the most unfortu-j results can ensue.

If they ex-1 pect Justice they must refrain from tree, and place their claims in tm-i clouded good faith in the hands of the conference of peace." Hotel, where the jurors were housed. William Streeter, a United States Deputy Marshal, sitting in a room with the jurors, said: "Every one of these men on trial is guilty and if I had my way I would hang every one of them." On Jan. 3 in similar circumstances Streeter is alleged to have said: "Berger is a lying Dutchman and ought to be in On Jan. 7 Streeter was alleged to have said in the presence of the jurors that he thought Berger was just like Benedict Arnold. A.

K. Bartholomew, a Juror, testified that he hnd not heard any of the alleged remarks. Max Ilalif. a law clerk, said he took Nixon's statement. Judge Landis drew from Ilalif that when administering the oath to Nixon the latter had not been required to rais3 his right hand, nor did Ilalif affix the notarial seal.

He also failed in administering the oath to ask Nixon if the statements were true. "It appears to me as if no oath was administered and this cannot be an affidavit." contented Judge Landis. POLK DENIES ALLIES EVER MENTIONED FRANCIS' CONDUCT IjOtter From Acting Secretary of State Kcgartlinx Ambassador Read I the House. Special to th Post. Dispatch WASHINGTON.

Jan. 25 In reply to criticisms on the floor of the House this week by Representative Laguardia of New York, relating to Ambassador Francis, Representative Flood, of Virginia. Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, this afternoon read into the record a letter he har received from acting Secretary of State Polk. Iaguardia said that allied Governments had called the attention of the American State Department Francis' Teuton associates. Folk's letter denied that any allied Government had ever made any representations to the Department relative to Frances' personnel conduct.

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