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Palladtum.Eat FUEL SUPPLY IN HANDS OF R. R. LEADERS Regional Directors Given Absolute Power to Conserve Nation's Waning Coal No Move to Work. CONFERENCE RESUMED (By Associated Press) CHICAGO. Nov. 20. Regional directors of railroads today had a free hand In dealing with curtailment of non-essential Industries and unnecessary passenger traffic and extraordinary efforts to conserve and distribute the nation s steadily diminishing coal supply, were being made. Under that authority, granted by Walker D. Hlnes, Federal Director General of Railroads, after a two-day conference with the seven regional directors, the entire south east of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio r!v rs, except for a small area in the Pocahontas region, today bad been placed on a war-time ration basis and annulment of trains in addition to the 146 already taken off was under con alderation.

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sential Industries, publlo 'utilities and domestic consumers Included stopping deliveries to all non-essential Indus tries In Cleveland, and deliveries in Omaha, Neb., only on written applica tion approved by the local coal com xnittee. Most Men Still Out. Except In the West Virginia fields, "upon which it was announced the rest of the country would draw for abso lutely necessary requirements, ' there was little hope today for increased production. The majority of the 425,000 bituminous miners who went on strike nearly three weeks ago, maintained their disposition to disregard the strike recall order issued by their acting president under direction of the federal court and to await developments from the miners-operators' conference at Washington. In Colorado a strike of the miners who had returned to work was called for today, following failure of the miners and operators to agree on a wage scale. Two state courts of North Dakota, where the governor had seized the lignite mines and ordered state opera. tion, today had issued decrees that apparently would lead to restoration of the mines to their owners At Williston, one company notified the governor it would not permit state operation. Should the apparently "deadlocked' conference at Washington not reach an agreement within a week, martial law in mining districts and state operation of mines was planned in Iowa. Governor Harding said he was considering taking over the mines, offer-

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Beuieiuem cuum oe amvea au The first troop movement Into a coal field since the first days of the strike was reported from Wyoming. Thirty soldiers were sent to Winton, Wyo., where a small group of alleged alien miners armed with rifles stopped American and naturalized workers from returning to the pita. DENVER, Col., Nov. 20. Colorado's second coal strike within the month, officially began this morning. The strike was called by George O. Johnson, district president of the United Mine Workers of America, because of allegations that not all the striking miners had been taken back to work. The chief grievance of the miners was with the Colorado Fuel and Iron Co.. largest producer in the state, which announced recently that all men would be taken back except those active in promoting the recent strike. INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 20. Curtailment of interurban service is another step in the efforts in Indiana to conserve the coal supply of the state, became effective on several electric traction lines today. The action, in compliance with an order of the state public service commission, follows by a few days the institution of lightless nights throughout Indiana. It was stated today that unless an agreement is reached in Washington between miners and operators within ten days, the coal supply situation in Indiana will cause the suspension of many industries. Plants in Indiana polis have a average of about two week's supply of coal, it was said, and Iho railroads have an average of 16 days' supply. However, operation of the mines must have beeu resumed lor several days before relief can be secured. WASHINGTON, Nov. 20. Fuel Administrator Garfield still withheld today any action towards a nation-wide restriction of coal consumption, while sub-committees of mine workers and operators continued negotiations for a wafcc scale in the central competitive field, and a basis of settlement for the miners' strike. Steps taken in localities where the pinch of coal famine has been felt, have been the action of rgional coal committees of the railroad administration. The joint committees were reported today to be making progress toward a settlement. For the first time it wan said they were considering details of a wage and working condition agreement. The miners were reported to have receded from their proposal for local adjudication of disputes arising out of the general agreement. This, it was said, would present sporadic labor difficulties in localities after an agreement had been negotiated. Operators, however, stilt were withholding a definite counter proposal to the miners' demands for the 30 hour week and 60 per cent increase in wages, but it was understood they were prepared to offer some wage increase. PITTSBURG. Nov. 20. Economy in the use of fuel by Pittsburg consumers (Continued on Page Twelve)

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Death in Christmas Gifts, If Alleged Plot of Radicals (By Associated Press) PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 20. Investi gations Into the activities of local radicals were given added Impetus here today as the result of a warning issued yesterday by James Robinson. superintendent of the Philadelphia po lice, that local detectives have dis covered a plot launched by radicals In this city to spread terror throughout! the country at Christmas time. Ac cording to his information the superintendent said it is planned to send national, state and city officials through the mails death bombs wrap ped in packages to resemble Christ mas presents. Superintendent Robinson said mem bers or tne police bomb squad uneartnea tne supposed plot in the course of investigations of radical activities here. "It is the Intention of this organization," said Robinson, "to kill or malm every official in the country, whose duties have required them to taae an active part in the suppres sion or Boisnevist and anarchistic movements In this country." NEW INDUSTRY MEET CALLED BY WILSON (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. Nov. 20. President Wilson today appointed a new indus trial conference, and called it into ses sion here Dec. 1. The conference will be composed of 17 men, including government officials. business men and former governors o? the cabinet, and former governors of states and It will carry on the work undertaken by the national industrial conference which foundered on the rock of collective bargaining. COLUMBUS, O., Nov. 20. Dr. W. O. Thompson, president of Ohio State university, who was appointed by President Wilson to the new industrial conference, is one of the most nromlnent educators In the country. He has been president of Ohio State Uni-1 verslty for 20 years. LUTHERAN WOMEN ORGANIZE SOCIETY Over 150 delegates from Lutheran churches from Ohio and eastern Indiana are expected at the conference in the Trinity Lutheran church Thursday to organize a district woman's missionary conference. Only 20 were present at the morning session, but by the close of the afternoon, the com plete number was expected. The conference opened at 10 o'clock with an organ prelude by Miss Edna Deuker, and devotional services by the Rev. Tressel. Mrs. Edgar Snyder, of St. Mark's church of Dayton, Ohio, read ' business" paper on "Our Neighbors." Following the reading by Mrs. Sny der, Mrs. Henry Goebel, who occupied the chair, appointed a committee to name officers for the next conference, and the next meeting place. Those on this committee are: Mrs. Hugo Schmidt, chairman; Mrs. Elmer Ehler, Hilda Swlnehart, Mrs. Yarger and Mrs. Pence. The Rev. E. F. Stellhorn, executive of the home mission board of Colum bus, Ohio, made a short talk. "The pastor can only aid the congregation in carrying out the work, he can not do it single handed," he said. Rev. Yarger, of West Alexandria, Ohio, then talked, urging women to asume leadership in God's work. Sev eral women then spoke. Dinner was served by the Ladies' Aid society. "The Aim and Purpose of a Women's Missionary Society," a paper, was to be read at the afternoon session by Miss Carrie Roselius, of West Al exandria, Ohio. Following the read ing an open conference was to be held. Mrs. Oscar Tressel, of Richmond, was to read a paper on Luther an work in India, at the close of the afternoon session. Following is the program for the evening session: Organ prelude, "Grand Chorus," (Dubois); devotional service; anthem, "Send Out Thy Light," (Gounod), Trinity choir; address, "Our Home Mission Work." Rev. E. F. William Stellhorn, executive of the home mission board. Joint Synod of Ohio; an them, women's chorus; organ voluntary, "Reverie," (Rogers); business; closing service; organ postlude, "March Pontificale," (Lemmens). State Takes Over Coal Mines, Judge Orders Them Back; Deadlock Results (By Associated Press) BISMARK, N. D.. Nov. 20. The controversy over the Lignite coal mines of North Dakota which Governor Lynn J. Frazier recently took over in the name of the state, when operators and miners became deadlocked over the question of wages, it appeared today would be taken to the state supreme court for settlement. Governor Frazier's action in taking over the mines was sharply criticised yesterday by District Judge, W. L. Tuessle, who issued an order requiring state officials to return, by Monday afternoon to the Washburn Lig- ( nite company, the mining properties of that company at Wilton. Other mining companies in the state demand the immediate return of their properties. EMPLOYMENT OF WOMEN BEFORE LABOR MEETING (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Nov. 20. Night work for women was on the agenda of international labor congress for discussion today. The committee has been endeavoring to discover the best ground on which a governing agree ment might be urged since it was not desired to suggest such regulation as would debar women from work they might elect. The chief consideration has been to prevent women from doing work or at a time that might Jnj terfere with motherhood.

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The pictures snapped between sessions of the German parliamentary tribunal, show: Big figure at left, Dr. Von Bethmann-Hollweg. Above In centre, Dr. Cohn and wife. Full length figure at right, Count Von Bernstorff. Below, Prof. Dernburg, at left, and Dr. Sinsheimer. The German parliamentary tribunal. formed, in plain language, to "pick the goat" for Germany's defeat In the war, is now in constant session. All diplomats, military heads and civilian Y.M.C.A. Plans Program for Extensive Expansion (By Associated Press) DETROIT, Mich., Nov. 20. The ex tensive program of expansion outlined for the Young Men's Christian Association was placed before the fortieth international convention today by the special commission on occupation of the field. The establishment of as sociations ln 250 industrial centers, opening of associations in thirty rail road terminals, development of student associations in colleges and universities and an expansion of work among negroes in the larger cities of the north and south are among the intended works. The commission approved plans for standardization of the educational system and favored the greater use of laymen as secretaries. A more democratic control of state organizations was recommended. President Henry Churchill King, of Oberlin college, addressed the morning session. The afternoon was devoted largely to sectional conferences. Senate Adjournment Is Surprise to French (By Associated Press) PARIS, Nov. 20. The adjournment of the United States senate for the session without ratification of the peace treaty created much surprise in peace conference circles, as dispatches from Washington had suggested that some compromise was probable. Henry White of the American delegation, received the news from Washington from the Associated Press while he was attending the supreme council session today. The members of the council after adjourn ment, withheld comment. MAIL THIEF GETS AWAY WITH $97,000 IN LIBERTIES (By Associated Press) DUNKIRK. N. Y., Nov. 20. Liberty bonds said to be worth $97,000 were stolen from a registered mail pouch in truncit Vi ore lnct nierht if hprnmp known today. The bonds 'were being! shipped by Titusville and Warren banks. The pouch was found this morning behind a bill board near the station. Money orders exceeding the value of the bonds and several packages of currency were left undisturbed. Weather Forecast For Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau. Partly cloudy tonight and Friday. Warmer tonight. Today's Temperature Noon 23 Yesterday Maximum 33 Minimum 21 Fop Wayne County, by W. E. Moore. Partly cloudy and somewhat unsettled tonight and Friday, possibly followed by showers. General Conditions The weather continues generally fair over the eastern and central states although there was snow yesterday at Pittsburgh and along the lakes. The coldest place in the last 24 hours was at White River. Ont., where it was zero. Temperatures were 10 to 15 below freezing this morning over Wayne county. The temperature is rising however and it it getting warmer over the Mississippi valley as the great Alaskan storm moves south eastward. Weather will be somewhat unsettled during the next 36 hours with a possibility of rain. The center of the storm is in western Canada.

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the Goat Who Lost the War, leaders are being examined by the tribunal. The reason for the failure of the early peace . overtures made by Germany is one of the phases of the KOLCHAK PUTS DOWN NEW REVOLUTION (By Associated Press) . VLADIVOSTOK, Tuesday. Nov. IS. The revolutionary movement against the Kolchak government, which was started Monday morning by the Social Revolutionists-Zemstvo group in Vladi. vostok, under the military leadership of General Gaida, former commander of Czecho Slovak forces on the Siberian front was put down by the government forces this morning. Genera! Gaida, who had been wounded, was captured. The government forces, shortly before noon today, were in complete control of the city. In an attack at dawn they administered final defeat to the revolutionary party, capturing the railway station where the rebels had made their last stand. , Monday morning at 8 o'clock the Social revolutionary Zemstvo group proclaimed a new democratic representative government. At 2 o'clock Monday afternoon the opposing forces clashed in a savage battle for the possession of the railway station, approximately 5,000 rifle and machine gun shots being fired before nightfall. Government forces under General Rozanoff held the entire town with the exception of the immediate vicinity of the station, and in addition being in control of the line of hills west and north of the town. Machine guns were placeed at street corners early in the fighting. Allied troops patrolled the city, with American troops protecting American organizations. The . United States cruisers New Orleans and Brooklyn, under command of Vice-Admiral Rodgers, are lying in the harbor. The allied military council went into session just as the fighting started near the railway station, all of them, including the Czechs, being neutral. Some of the prisoners taken by the government troops already have been executed. The government forces were assisted in putting down the rebellion by Russian gunboats in the harbor. The allied troops in Vladivostok and the allied war ships stationed in the Port, maintained neutrality No defi nite figures on casualities were given out. Conservation or Shortage, City's Coal Situation Although retail coal dealers claim they have a sufficient supply, large consumers and utilities may face a serious shortage unless the coal situation is relieved soon, according to officials of the Pennsylvania railroad. Need for conservation is more pressing every day, and railroad officials, who have charge of the distribution of coal, said Thursday that the supply is dwindling daily. Coal is being distributed to consumers much faster than it is being received from the mines, and the present supply in Richmond will not last more than two weeks, with that which is expected here in that time. No change in distribution here has been ordered, and the railroads are passing fuel out to consumers as it is needed. MINING CONGRESS SEEKS PEACE IN LABOR WARS (By Associated Press) ST. LOUIS, Nov. 20. As a man of allaying industrial unrest, the American mining congress in session here today was asked to appoint a committee to investigate methods in use at plants where labor troubles successfully have been combatted, and to prepare a program acceptable both to labor and employers.

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in Germany conflict being investigated. Among the leading figures at the session are Prof. Bernhard Dernburg, leader of the German propaganda in the U. S.; Dr. Von Bethmann-Hollweg, former German chancellor; Count Von Bernstorff, former ambassador to the U. S.; Dr. Cohn, leader of the independent Socialists in the Reichstag and one of the chief questioneers, and Dr. Sinsheimer, who quizzed Von Bernstorff regarding President Wilson's peace work. U. S. Army System Justified, Says Inspector's Report (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. Nov. 20. The Army system of military training adopted years ago and now used at West Point was fully justified by experience in the world war, Major-Gen-eral John L. Chamberlain, inspectorgeneral, declared today in his annual report. He pointed out that ultimately it was found necessary in France to abandon the defensive tactics, rec ommended by foreign experts, and re vert to the aggressive "American system." "It is safe to say that no nation ever before had available such superb personnel from which to organize an army," the report continued. "During the first 6 months of the training period there was a great shortage of clothing and equipment but this condition was to a large extent remedied by the beginning of the second year of the war. At the close of the war they (arms and equipment) were undoubtedly superior to that in use by any of the foreign armies." Disciplinary conditions in the army generally was satisfactory, General Chamberlain said, adding that the alleged mutiny of company I, 329th infantry, Siberian expedition, was shown not to be so serious as first reported and could undoubtedly have been prevented by a company commander, of force and judgment. Adoption of a rolling collar blouse along the lines of the British coat for the army with collar insignia of cloth instead of metal and of a new trench cap with visor and ear flaps was recommended and creation of permanent offices of chiefs of cavalry; field artillery and infantry again urged. Minute Men Await Outbreak of Bandit (By Associated Press) CHEYENNE, Wyo., Nov. 20 Armed men ready to leave on special trains on 10 minutes notice today awaited the next move of William L. Carlisle, notorious bandit, who robbed passengers on a Union Pacific train Tuesday night near Medicine Bow, and escaped. Seventy men of the posses of several hundred who looked all day yesterday for the outlaw, remained in the vicinity to renew the search for the men who successfully outwitted posses in a hunt extending from last Saturday when he escaped from the state prison at Rawlins. A man answering Carlisle's descrip tion, called last night at the offices of the Casper Press, at Casper, Wyo., and asked for news of the train bar.dit. He was shown dispatches but before officers could be called he had left. The bandit is believed to be travelling in an automobile. CHINESE DON'T WANT U. S. BREWERS, SAYS W. C. T, U. (By Associated Press) ST. LOUIS, Nov. 20. An exodus of brewers to China will undo the accomplishments of prohibitionists there. Dr. Mary Stone today told the convention of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Dr. Stone is national president of the W. C. T. U. in China. It is a crucial time in our prohi bition campaign," she asserted, "and we need badly the help of prohibition forces the world over. Just when we are beginning to impress our people with the evils of liquor, it is said the American brewers are going to invade our country. They must not."

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oy r oreign bowuiKi (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. Nor. 20. From the rj&asare bv congress in July 191S, of an act authorizing the acceptance of foreign medals and Insignia. 16,384 of ficers and enlisted men ot me American army have been decorated by powers associated with the United States In the world war. The annual report of the Adjacent General. Major General P. C. Harris, issued today shows : France awarded the cross of the Legion of Honor to 809; the Croix de Guerre to 11,684; military medal to 290 and various other decorations to 259. Great Britain awarded a total of 842 medals, Italy 634. Belgium 630. Montenegro 82, Greece 2, Czecho-Slo-vakia 1. and Japan 1. General Harris' report fixes the greatest strength of the American army in the history of the country as 3,673,888, the aggregate strength on Nov. 11. 1918, of whom 1,898,352 were in Europe. RECORDS SMASHED BY INDOOR FAIR All records for indoor fairs here were shattered Wednesday night at the Coliseum, when 2.802 paid admission, and total receipts were more than $3,000. The third night of the fair was by far the most successful of the week. A special booth was erected last night where toys were sold, and an implement booth, in addition to the livestock. The attractions now number 12. The country store again led the fair with $1,041, in 3 hours of selling. Clerks will be needed for this section of the store. All of the plans made for the fair and the work included have been surpassed by the record crowds, and at least 50 additional men are urgently needed to operate some of the booths. Every service man who has not already been assigned to some class of work, is urged to be at the Coliseum at 6:30 Thursday evening. ST. PAUL'S WILL HONOR SOLDIERS Sixty-two returned service men will be honored at a welcome home celebration and banquet at St- Paul's Lutheran Church, Friday evening, Nov. 21. J. Frank Hanly. former governor of Indiana, will make the principal address of the evening. The public is invited by those in charge to be present. The address will be held in the church, given in the auditorium, and will start at 8 o'clock. The banquet will be attended by the service men and by 44 men of the parish. Those present will be served promptly at 6:30 o'clock. Following the banquet those present will sing "America," Prayer will be offered by Henry Kimm. Thomas P. Allen will speak on "A Message From the Church". A male quartet composed of Richard Bartel, Fred Knollenberg, George Bartel and William Kienker is to sing. "A Message From the Sunday School" will be read by Jesse Wiec'iman, and Rudolph Sperling will answer with a "Response From the Service Men." Clifford Phiel will play several violin selections and then follows the Hanly address. The celebration will close with a hymn "Stand Up for Jesus," and the Lord's prayer. Two men of St. Paul's made the supreme sacrifice, Richard Steinbrin'n dying in camp and Walter Niebuhr In Flanders. Following is a complete list of service men: James Benfeldt. Harry J. Backstette, Claude Bucher, Russell Bucher, Chas. E. Buhl, Herbert Bulach, Raymond Bulach, Albert D. Burkhardt, Reinhold Burkhardt, Rush Butler, Clarence II. Engelbert, Fred Elstro. Adolph Getz, Raymond Hackman. Harry H. Hartman, Howard H. Hart man. Henry F. Hasecoster, Ralph E. Hasemeier. Frank Hicks, George W. Hieger, Wm. F. Moelscher. Wm. W. Huber. Harry V. Hufford. Wm. H. Iserman, Wm. D. Kamp, Benj. C. Knollenberg, Bernhard Knollenberg, Everett A. Kof6kI, FranU H. Labrkamp. Ernest P. Landwehr. Fred C. Landwehr, Edw. Lantz, Roland E. Marshall, Myron Menke, Howard Miller, Paul H. Miller. Paul E. Mueller, Walter Niebuhr. William Niebuhl. Walter R. Pohlerz. Henry Rauscn. Stephen Hohlfing. Henry J. Schneider, Lawrence H. Schutte, William Simmons, Carl W. Sperling, Rudolph Sperling. Richard Steinbrink. Ho ward Stelnkamp, Charles H. Stevens, Frank T. Strayer, Harry A. Stout, Robert Tomlinson, Albert T. Trakowskl, Matthew J. Von Pein, Raymond Weisbroad, Wilbur Weisbrod, Myron Wettig, Russel Wettlg, Edw. H. Wiechman, Harry J. Wuenker, Harold C. Yager. KILL SHERIFF: GET LIFE SENTENCE IN 6 DAYS (By Associated Press) LEMARS, Iowa, Nov. 20. Five men who escaped from the county jail last Priflo v nie-ht o ftpr fatnllv c i rtnl 1 r- ! "William Maxwell, and seriously woundIng his father. Sheriff Hugh Maxwell, were today on their way to serve life sentences in the penitentiary at Fort Madison. The men were recaptured last Monday, indicted on a charge of first degree murder- and brought here late last night from Sioux City, where they had been held to prevent lynching. They pleaded guilty and at midnight were sentenced in district court, to life imprisonment. Early today they were started for the prison. SOLDIER KILLED IN RUSSIA SCOTTSBURG. ind.. Nov. 20. The body of Floyd E. Austin. 22 years old. - 1 was brought to Scottsburg yesterday from New York, where it had recently arrived from overseas. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Austin, residing four miles east of town. He was killed in action on Dec. 30. 1918. while fighting the Bolshevik at Kadish, Russia.

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TREATY BACK TO WILSON AS SESSION ENDS Peace Proposition Technically Where it Was on Nov. 1 1 , 1918 Important Bills Passed by Congress. TO RECONVENE DEC, 1 (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. Nov. 20. The fata of the treaty of peace with Germany and the League of Nations, so far as the United States is concerned, today, again is In the hands of President Wilson. Failure yesterday and last night of all efforts to have the treaty ratified in some form by the senate, brought the situation Just where ft was six months ago. when the pact was submitted to the upper bouse of congress and technically, peace is no nearer than it was on armistice day, more than a year ago. With the much debated and most protested document thrust back upon him. the next move is up to the president and today there was no Intimation as to what course he would pursue. In any event it was not believed there would be any developments until congress reconvenes in regular session. Dec. 1. Opinion as to what may be expected then is divided. Senator Lodge, majority leader, who led the forces opposed to adoption of the treaty, as presented, has declared the failure of ratification last night killed the pact, unless President Wilson "circumvented the senate by withdrawing it and then submitting it at the new session next month. President Wilson will have no statement to make on the failure of the senate to ratify the treaty of Versailles, it was said today at the White House. Senator Hitchcock, of Nbraska, the administration leader, and Senator Underwood of Alabama, called at the White House during the morning but did not see Secretary Tumulty, who was with the president on the south lawn. They took a philosophical view of the action of the senate. "Democrats Lost" Underwood. "Democratic leadership played Its cards to the limit and for all they were worth and lost that's all."" said Senator Underwood. "As long as the treaty is not dead, there is something to be Joyful about," said Senator Hitchcock. Complete records today showed that only three senators, LaFollette, Republican, Wisconsin: McCtrmber.-Republican, North Dakota; and Shield. Democrat, Tennessee, used the entire hour given each senator under the cloture rule which was applied to bring action on the treaty. During the 4 days the rule was in operation 21 hours, 3S 3-4 minutes of the maximum 95 hours was used among 4S senators, an average of about 27 minutes. Forty-seven senators used none of their time. Majority leader Lodge spoke only IS minutes under the rule and administration Leader Hitchcock 25 1-2 minutes. The president has considered the possibility of negotiating a new treaty in the event of the rejection of the present treaty, administration officials said, but he has virtually rejected that alternative as impracticable, aud now probably will take up with the principal signatories what comprom'se reservations would be acceptable to them. Senator Hitchcock said he expected the president, upon the convening ot congress December 1, to withdraw the treaty and later resubmit it, possibly with suggestions for acceptable reservations. Administration leaders in the senate also are known to be considering negotiations of compromises with the mild reservation Republicans but no active moves toward compromise negotiations are planned until congress reconvenes. May Submit to Allies. Democratic leaders suggested that the president during the recess might see fit to feel out the other powers as to their atitude tyi reservations, with a view of bringing the treaty to some sort of ratification at the December session. If resubmitted th treaty would come before the senate practically as new business and debate on it would not be governed by the cloture rule invoked in the closing days of the session Just adjourned. Should the president fall to resubmit the pact promptly when congress reassembles, it was believed the Republican leaders would without delay, take up Senator Lodge's resolution, introduced last night after the treaty had failed of ratification, proposing that congress declare the war with Germany at an end. The resolution would require concurrence by the house. On this question there is also a division of opinion. Democratic leaders holding that such a resolution would have to be approved by thi president to become effective, and Republicans holding that presidential approval would not be necessary. Decision of the senate last night to lay aside the treaty came after to attempts to ratify it with the foreign relations committee's reservations attached, and one attempt to adopt it without reservations of any sort, had all failed. The first vote on the treaty with reservations attached, showed 39 for and 55 against. The second, which came some hours later, showed 41 for and 51 against. The vote on straight ratification recorded only 33 for and 53 against. WASHINGTON. Nov. 20 While considering of th treaty of Versailles was the outstanding event of the first session of the 66th congress the first in 6 years in which republicans have controlled both branches considerable important legislation was completed and many other measures prepared for disposal when the regular meeting begins Dec.M. 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