force any issue with Congress, but to abstain

from whatever might lead to a conflict be tween the Legislative and the Executive branches of the Government. A more cordial feeling is gaining ground, and it is expected a good understanding will be preserved.'

Official Announcement-The Constitutional

Amendment Duly Ratified. WASHINGTON, December 18.—The following

official announcement has been promulgated from the state Department:

To all to whom these presents may come, greeting: