uniania Asks
League to Semi
Aid to Armenia
'ropones an Ini< matronal
Army of ?0.000 Men To
Be Raised by 1'owers and
Offers to Supply Quota
P?an May Go to Council
?"ranee Saul to Favor Move;
Reports of Soviet Rule
Complicate the Situation
By Ralph Courtney
Spooial Ca?'.e tc The T-aI-a^s
Copyright, 1320. N?ev? York Tribune ' ..o.
GENEVA, Dec. 17.?Thomas Jonescu.
rother of the Rumanian Premier, pro
?joseil on behalf of the Rumanian gov
?rntnent at the Assembly session this
Iftenioon that the League of Nations
end a force of 40,000 to 80,000 men ?
?Armenia. He proposed that these na
lons which arc members of the league
ifcouKi supply these troops ii3 propor?
tion to their population and added:
'Rumania declares herself ready to in
trvene at once with her men, muni- j
Ions and money."
The proposal caused a great surprise I
? the Assembly and was received with t
tfSvious hostility by Lord RoL.irt Cecil, '
?ho ?a the leading delegate on the spe
ilal committee of s;x charged with de?
riding th?3 fate of Armenia. The As
mbly decidsd to refer the proposal t?j j
Secii's committee but as that committee
?ill report hefore adjournment to?
morrow, Jon. ecu's motion is expected
>$e come up then for discussion.
Red Rumors Make Situation Uncertain
It is undera.oed tuat when Cecu ?
?Committee report.' L. will ofTer the rec
eromendati'.'n that, as the -ituafion is
uncertain, It would be best for the com
tt:ttee to continue to sit after the As?
sembly closes. Reports that Armenia
has gone Hed /et the whole situa?
tion, it is explained, and the delegate.-,
are not quite sure what stand to take
toward Jonescu's proposition and other
?lans already under consideration,
onescu's idea undo-biedly has France's
?up; ort, and it is suggested that the
plan may have been Inspired by the
Sreneh, inasmuch as the Bucharest an 1
Par's governments have be? n working
kand in hand to prevent the spread of ;
Bolshevism.
It is expected that the whole Ar?
menian question will now be turneJ
over to the League Council, and that
th-i Cecil committee will continue to
S'?t as a committee of the Council.
Steps already are under way to tran9
fer the principal Armenian matters, in?
cluding Wilson mediation, Ceci'.'a plan
for an Armenian army officered by A?
lied war veterans, under a league high
?Commissioner, and Jonescu's pian, to
the Council for future handling.
The Cecil Committee aiou will have
before it a report that the United
States will consider making Armenia
?a loan of $25,000,000. The prospect of
?this loan has given the league ai! the
?elements necessary to organize armed
[intervention, which, if successful,
?ould bring great credit on the league.
But on me otnei hand the fear is e>
3>r ssed time through its activities in
?Armenia the league may be brought,
it to open war with Russia.
I In view of the fact that the Ruman
[ian proposal is almost certain to find
British opposition and will oniv be
supported by France and other leading?
anti-Bolshevik nations, it is believed
hprotable that the league will finally
?ccept Lord Robert's scheme to oppose
'""the Bolshevik:, both from Moscow and
of the forces of Mustapha Kemal.
Mandate Drafts Approved
GENEVA, Dec. 17 ("By The Associated
PressK?The Council of the League
this afternoon officially approved the
jjraft of the mandates 'or the former
C?erman colonies submitted for ap?
proval by New Zealand, Australia, Eng?
land, the Union o? South Africa and
Jar-an.
The i?!?r*d of Samoa was officially
a'iotted to New Zealand New G':'.r. ???
Snd othe" islands south o* the equator
?were allotted to Australia. .\'-*uru, or
Pleasant Island in the P c:fic a short
distance sou'h of the equator ai.d ju^t
within the old Germa-* sphere of in?
fluence, wd? pive'i to Eng and. German
Southwest Africa w-.s attote.ed to thrr ?
Union of South Afr?ca. The Pacif'c
islands north of the equator were given
"to Japan.
The council deflned the terms of
these mandates am] i aid do^n rule? ui- I
der wl ich the mandatories H?*e to a!
minister the territories. The corsent
of the counci.' must be rnqu.red for any
modification in the terms. In case <
?William Howard Taft
Discusses
U. S. Leagiie Policy
One of the most isrponderable rea-3
sons i ^r organizing a new league and
?i refusal to take the wiso and natural
i*i.' easy course of securing a i3o\v
league by amendment and a making
over of the old one within the four
corners of the treaty of peace is that
in some way or othtr this will be a
vindication of Mr. Wilson s league
policy. Soma leading Democratic I
newspapers, by wav of ma'ing this j
course as difficult as possible for the
Republican patty to take, suggest that
if. through the action of the Repub?
lican Executive and the Senate, the
league is made over by amendments
and additsons the C3odit for it will
still remain with Mr. Wilson, and that
the actacks upon the league made by
the Republican? in the late campaign
will thus be shown ts have been 'merely
pretense and hypocrisy and insincere
and d'shonest and bitterly partisan.
The Republican Administration
should not be affected by any such
unjust characterization of its course
if that leads into th.? amendment and
revision of the present ijague to suit
its declared puijtose in the Republican
pli-tform jind in the speeches of Mr.
Harding made during the campaign.
fl;e declared repudiation and dej.th of
the league, which was frequent in the
loose expressions o? political con?
troversy, was, when properly analyzed,
only an attack upon Article X, an ?*
tack upon the aLeged insufficsenl
safeguarding of the Monroe Doctrine
aru a criticism of the constitution of
the league tribunals in that it was
political and not judicial.
The plain declaration of Mr. Har?
ding in his speech of August 28, that
he did not obj-*M to using w! at re?
mained of the league after these ob?
jectionable features were removed to
constitute a p.rt of the new U-*gue
would entirely refu'e any .'.aim that
our entry into the present league,
tnr.de over t > suit Republican requiro
men s, would be in any way u vindica?
tion of Mr. Wilsoi or of the Dc
i cr icy. They made Article X the
''??< qua non of the league. They de?
feated our functioning in the league
a year ago a- a time when, by enter?
ing with the European nations, we
could -have materially aided them in
;> restoration of th:?ir crcchr, which
would have helped to mai.itrin their
demand' for our products and reason- '
ahlii pr;ces.
It will be well for the Republican ?
loaders to consider the present acute j
necessity for an improvesnent in our |
foreign trade in view of the most dis- :
tressing situation of our whole farm?
ing c mmnnity, caused by the sudden
fall of prises in cotton, in wheat, in
corn and in cattle between the plant?
ing of the crops and their reaping and j
sal? in this year of 1920. They should j
be anxious to Drevent this .tust indict- :
ment of Mr. Wilson's refusal to enter
he ieague, svitn its consequences'; from '?
being turned against the Republican !
administration if it does not now make
haste to unita with the nations of the
world in a league framed and revised
to meet Republican objections. Mem
bership of the United states will in?
prove the credit of the suffering na?
tions of Europe by winning back the |
confidence of the investing world in j
the recuperative prospect of these
poverty stricken countries.
The fact of the presence of the !
United States at the Council table of ?
the league, with its prestige, power, ]
resourt. r. and disinterestedness, will
help much to stabilize the efforts at
reconstruction of those' countries
whoso power of purchase is necessary
to make our foreign trade profitable
and prosperous. The usefulness of the
corporation which receives its charter
under the act secured by Senator Edge
will be greatly etihanced in the work
of extending credit to European coun?
tries if the Un.:ed States ratifies the
Treaty of Versailles with the amended
and made-over league and by the
definite settlement oi our f'3tur? rela?
tions with Germany and the world.
(Copyright, 1920, by Public Ledger Co.)
a dispute between a mandatory and an
' other member iif the league relating to
; the interpretation of the provisions of
; the mandates, the dispute shall be sub?
mitted to the International Court of
; Justice, provided it cannot be settled
by direct negotiation. Under the pro
*.ision of the mand ter the supplying
! of intoxicating spirits or beverages to
natives shal, be prohib?teril and like
; wise military training of natives, un
: Icf3 for police purposes or the defense
of territory, is not to be allowed. No
military or r.pv..l bases are to be per
! nutted on mandate territories. The
mandatories are to make a report to
the Council o? thn League of Nations
annuall> ?
i The forty-eighth member of the
j longue, Auyama, was elected to-day
with surprising unan.mity, and no one
*.%"><? more s'irprised than AH-nnia her?
self to find that she would be repre?
sented on the floor of the \ssembly
at the cloning session to-mor*.ow.
The applications of Azerbaijan, the
? Ukraine and Liechtenstein for member?
ship were rejected.
Stern Brothers
West 42nd and 43rd Streets
Christmas Gift Suggestions in
Books for Boys and Girls
$1.75 Each
The Boy Scouts of Lakcvi?le High... .Quirk
The Mark of the Knife. .Ernst
Treasure Mountain..'. Turp'm
Soolook Wild Boy. .Snell
f\dventures of Dal Hamilton, Prospector.. .Keseel
The Sheldon Six Anne. .Rennick
Honor Bright. Richards
Happy House. ...Abbott
Peg's Freshman. Catrevas
The Head Girl at the Giibles.Brazil
Sergeant Jane. , MatlacJf
Elizabeth, Her Folks..... ,. . .Kay
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THAT THE SHOES ARE ALWAYS
WORTH THE PRICE PMD FOR THEM
They are the best known shoe? in the world.
Scli in 107 W. L. Douglas store?, direct from
the factory to you at only one profit, which
gu.arantees to you the best shoes that can be
Broduced, at the lowest possible cost. W. L.
?Vjuglas name and the retail price are stamped
?on the bottom of all shoes before they leave the
factory, which is your protection a?;ain-t un?
reasonable profits.
W.L.Dcugla* $?8.00, C 3.00 and .$10.00 ?hoes
a.e absolutely the best shoe values for the
money in this country. They ?re made of
the best and finest leathers that money can
buy. W.L. Doug las $0.00 and $7.00 shoe*
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the fashion cent/ :sof America. The prices are the r.amt everywhere ;
they cost no more in San Francisco '?han they do in New York.
W? I- Douglas shoes are made by llie highest paid, skilled shoe?
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Store icill remain open unHl 6,
lip to and Including December 24
?mJb/B
WE'RE ALL READY for the busiest Satur?
day of all the year?the Saturday before
Christmas.
STUCKS in apple pie order?big enough
to fill thousands of Christmas lists to the
vp"' i???* nresent.
SERVICE on tip-toe to help you to shop
quickly; with a great battery of rapid-fire
Cash Registers to exoedite matters more
than in any past holiday season.
But you can help matters materially
yourselves if ycu will
?Use the Hoyl and Livingston Streets Doors
in coming in and going out;
??Use the convenient sSaincays,
behind the elevators, when you possibly can;
??Keep to the Right,
?Carry Small Parcels
AND?
SHOP EARLY EV THE DAY
Thank You! A. & s.-v
dour. West ara Coii'r*'.
Christmas-Gift Blouses
? t
Wouldn't you like to have one Yourself?
All daintily wrapped in tissue paper
and in a Holiday Box?
Tie-on models, Basque styles. Surplice modes, Tuck-ins?
in fact, styles of the most-desired kinds are includ??d in these
selected Blouses at a little price.
Long or short sleeves, round neck or collars, bands and
edgings of laces, etc.; in bisque, flesh, white, navy or brown.
Sizes 36 to 42.
A. S, H ?Second floor, Eaat
Beautiful Gift Stationery
?d.
9*?
Formerly $6.9S to $13.50
These gift ooxes are filled with the finest ?quality of writitig paper
and cards?beautiful cabinets, sonic with paper in two colors, some
cabinets of wood, silk lined, that can be used for jewel boxes; reduc?
tions that are most wonderfully opportune for gift buying.
LEATHER WRITING TABLETS, $2.78 to $9.75
Formerly $3.49 to $12.75
WATERMAN'S FOUNTAIN PENS. $2.63 to $47 00
EVERSHARP PENCILS, $1.05 to $35.00
For Girls from 10 to 16
Dainty Party Frocks
??j<l
of.
A specially selected group of delightful Frocks
in light colors and lovely silk fabrics for the Holida}'
Parties.
?s&
(mm m
v/m
Georgette Crepes, Crepe de Chines, soft Satins and crisp
Taffetas in all the desirable evening colors. Some are simply
trimmed with a nosegay of silk flowers or a ribbon of gold;
other? are gleefully combined with lacy frills. All are
graceful and girlish. (3 are pictured.)
Aba Velveteen Frocks $14.50
A little special purchase of Velveteen Afternoon Frocks in
several styles; one a chemise style, others embroidered or rib?
bon trimmed. Black, navy blue or brown. Sizes 6 to 14 years.
>. A H.?Second fluor, OntnU.
?ije Cljristmas
3Sa?aar
When you reach the
Christmas Bazaar your
troubles just seem to fall
from you! With all the
tables of gifts spread out
before you, the only thing
you have to do is to decide
which of all the appro?
priate gifts is the most ap?
propriate! Gifts for every?
body at one of the follow?
ing prices?
98c, S 1.98, 82.98
A ? S. ?Third floor, Centra!
Boxed Lingerie
at Little Prices
Corset Covers in 6 pretty
models, made of fine white
materials and variously
trimmed with laces and em?
broideries.
93c. to ?1.48
Envelope Chemises in 6
models, made of fine white
Batiste; some with strap
shoulders. Daintily trim?
med with laces, embroid?
eries, motifs and ribbons.
81.48 to 81.98
A & ?3.?Secon?J floor, East
Special!
Men's Shoes
$4.95 Pair
We should ordinarily
have to ask nearly twice as
much for them.
In mahogany tan, in a
stylish wing-tip model:
with substantial leather
soles and heels.
Sizes f> to 81 $ : widths B.
C and D.
Fine for Christmas!
A. & S.?Second floor, tloyt St
For the
Christmas Tree
Electric IJphting
Outfits
These sets are made" up
of assorted colored mazda
lamps, also in fruits and
flower designs. Each set
comes in a hoily box, fitted
with cord and attachment
plug.
lor House i<urr?*i?t
8. . . .$2.75
16.
24.
. 85.75
. $8.97
$5.65
$11.25
For Datirry Current
8 lights in assorted colors,
$2.33
A. A 0.?Subway floor, Rast.
All of Our
fill
The round-up'is complete. Not a coat escaped.
All our American Overcoats?plus a fine lot of
equally good grades, specially purchased, are
grouped at three prices?
$28.50, $36.50, $44.50
For Overcoats of $37.50 to $69.75 Grades
All the popular styles are included?Chesterfields, Box
Coats, Slip-ons and Ulsters of various types.
There are heathers, greens. Oxfords, browns and grays.
and there is a fine size-range.
J/V ADDITION
AH Our Burberrv Coals Reduced
?the famous London Overcoats, swagger in style and the
last word in Winter comfort.
A. * F?Street floor, Hoyt Street.
II O L I ?) A Y
C A N I.) I E S
Luscious chocolates, soft
creamy creams,chewy cara?
mels, crispy chocolate-cov?
ered nuts-?all the delicious
perfection that candy
lovers have come to expect
from A. & S. Confections.
Chocolate Marquisette,
S ?. 24 lb.
Perfection Chocolates, 93c. lb.
Assorted Milk Chocolates,
73c. lb.
Milk Chocolate Cherries,
84c lb.
Priscilla Chocolates in Holly
Boxes .6?c lb.
Assorted Chocolates in i lolly
Boxes .43c. lb.
Assorted Chocolates?5 lbs.,
$l.p5
Assorted Chocolates?5 lbs.,
?$3/45
A. A S.?Street floor. Central.
Fine Shirts
9 Way Down in Price
Prices on Men's
Shirts have taken
a sharp drop in
our stock. And
the beauty of it is
that the price-re?
ductions come just
before Christmas,
so that you can
pick out splendid
presents for some
of the men ir?
your family ? or
for yourself, Mr.
Man ? at great:
ravings :
ALL FINE SILK SHIRTS \
that were $10.43 to $15.48.j
FIBRE SILK SHIRTS )
I hat were $5.98 to $7.48.{
WOVEN STRIPE MADRAS SHIRTSI
that were $4.98 to $5.03.J
MADRAS AND PERCALE SHIRTS)
that were $2.48 and $2.93. j
$7.90
S 4.18 to $6.48
$1,08 to $5.98
$1.85
And as for Holiday Neckwear?
Among hundreds and hundreds of splendid Neckties are
two notable groups:
At 98c At $1.48
In a great variety of plain colors, stripes and figures that
offer unusual vilue.
A. & S.?Street floor, '
Vacuum Bottles
Opportune for Holiday Giving
They are so attractive, colored or white enamel pier?
sets for the dining room, the boudoir, or the convenient be I
ties in pint or quart sizes. The colored pieces come in ivory,
lavender, bronze, blue, mahogany, pink, gray and green.
BOUDOIR SETS
$8.40 from $10.00
Pint jug, tray and glass.
SERVICE SETS
$9.85 from $12.00
/'? ? jug, trau and olass.
CARAFES with HANDLES
$8.40 from $10.50
Quart .'?'--? .
PLAIN CARAFES
$7.30 from $8.50
$10.30 from SU.50
A. S S -S re ? ti
}B?\TB
im Toylaimct
Santa Claus is presiding over all the wonderful toys,
and the* boys and girls are having the most wonderful
time going an.und and choosing toys they want to
on the Tree on Christmas Day.
Skalomobile, 85.95
% Reduced from $7.45
The outdoor toy that youngsters adore, of metal constru? ; >n
with r. lier bearing wheels, a seat and a bell
Doll Carriages.$18.95 to $25.50
formerly $20.95 to $29.75
Tricycles.$9^5 and $12.25
Formerly $11.50 and $13.75
A. s 8 Fourth floor. XVssy nn\ Central