Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 February 1920 — WASHINGTON NEWS. [ARTICLE]

WASHINGTON NEWS.

Washington, D. C., Feb. 9. Democratic members of the house, despite personal appeal of the president, voted in 'caucus against any military training legislation. —o — A resolution offered by Senator Grona was adopted iby the senate directing the senate banking and currency committee to inquire into reports that the federal reserves banks are withdrawing" fundq provided for loans on wheat. Sameul Gompers charged in a Statement that the congressional fight against the trusts and profiteers as described by*Speaker Gillett was a “burlesque.” Senator Sherman, commenting on lahars forthcoming political fight, described it as the “same old attempt to intimidate congress.” Government officials are at possibility of a strike by »,000,000 railway employes. The president*BCoai strike mission announced, that operatofe profits wifl be thoroughly consider 2d before any decision is reached as to wage advances to the miners or as to the notusrity for increased coal prices.