Indianapolis Times, Volume 32, Number 265, Indianapolis, Marion County, 15 March 1920 — Page 1

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EIGHTY KILLED AS CIVIL WAR GRIPS GERMANY

WILSON FLATLY REJECTS LODGE SUBSTITUTION Declines to Accept Change in Article 10 as Vote Nears in Senate. DISPLEASED jVT ACTION WASHINGTON. March 15—President Wilson, In a message this afternoon to Senator Hitchcock, flatly rejected Senator Lodge’s proposed substitute for the original reservation to Article 10. The president made is plain that he will not be swerved by the efforts of his republican opponents to render ratification of the peace treaty more hopeless. Tbe message was a short communication written by tbe president on the back of one he received from Hitchcock. , The president wrote that the Ivodge substitute was unacceptable to him. He Indicated that he was displeased that he should have again Peso asked to pass upon a proposed -eserration to Article 10 which, in his Judgment, was just as objectionable to him as those which have previously been submitted to him. LEAVES VO DOUBT AS TO HIS POSITION. The president made it ila'.a that unless the senate was prepared to accept Article 10 substantially as he himself wrote it Into the league of nations covenant at Versailles, he would refuse to deposit the treaty at Paris. He left no doubt that he was not only vexed by the latest developments in the treaty situation, but that he expected senators professing allegiance to him to again vote against the Lodge reservation program even in its present modified .form. refused to make the president’s latest message on the treaty public, although at the whltehouse It was stated there was no objection to tbe sen ator doing so. In discussing the president's "note" privately Hitchcock conveyed the impression that its tone was a rebuke to those administration senators who have been "fiddling*’ with Article 10 iu an effort to bring about ratification The president reiterated the position he assumed at the Jackson day dinner and on other occasions when he has opposed the Lodge and other proposed reservations as “cutting at the heart” of the treaty and the league of nations covenant. He made it known once more that he favored the submission of the treaty to a referendum of the people in tbe coming campaign. The senate rejected this afternoon a substitute, proposed by Senator Frelingbuysen. republican .f New Jersey, to the Lodge reservation to Article 10, 17 to 59. This was the first move in the final showdown on Article HV wirwbieb*-unaßtfnou consent agreement between all factions must come before the end of the calendar da,v even If it is necessary for tbe senate to remain in continuous session until midnight tonight. KIRBY RESOLUTION 9EFEATED 31 TO 45, A .proposal by Senator Kirby Idem . Ark.) for a change in the Lodge substifute for tbe original reservation, to Article 10, was defeated by a vote of 31 to 45. By a vote of 30 to 40 the so-called Taft reservation to Article 10 was defeated. By a viva voce vote another substitute proposed by Senator King Idem., Utah) was defeated. Senator Simmons Idem.), North Carolina. then proposed a substitute. By a vote of 27 to 51 the Simmons substitute was defeated. SIBERIAN FIRE KILLS 4 YANKS Barracks at Vladivostok Destroyed by Flames. WASHINGTON. March 15.—Four American enlisted men were killed in a fire which completely destroyed a barracks of United States troops at Vladtvostoy, March 6, the war department was advised today by Gen. Graves. The names of the men were: Alexander V. Labeau,- Oakland. Cal. Merrill D. Martin, Tulsa, Okla. Julius W. Morris. Ridgefield. N. J. James A. Brantley, Fitzgerald. Ga. MAN RESCUES CRASH VICTIM Drags Mrs. Laura Eckel From Under Car After Collision. An unidentified man saved a woman from serious injury when two East Washington street cars came together at East and Washington streets at 8 o'clock this morning. Mrs. Laura Eckel, 10l4ti East Washington. street, was sitting near the front door of a small Gray street car Inbound, which had stopped at the East street intersection. A large East Washington car j#me up behind. The wheels slipped on The moistened tracks and it plunged into the rear of the smaller car. The unidentified man lumped when he saw the crash coming, but Mrs. Eckel was hurled through the front door and to the pavement. She was grabbed by the man Just as the wheels of the car which had been moved head by tbe Impact, reached her legs. Mrs. Eckert was bruised. She was sent home by Patrolman Fogarty, who in veetlgated. IgfflEWEXmtßl Local Forecast—Unsettled tonight and Tuesday, with probably rain; warmer tonight, colder by Tuesday afternoon; strong and blustery winds. HOURLY TEMPERATURE. 7 a. 40 6 a. m 55 9 a. m 56 10 a. m 56 11 a. m 57 1* (noon) 11 . 58 1 p. m 59 M 2 p. m i... 59 l Son sets today, 5:51; rises tomorrow, 16:56; sets, 5:52. I One year ago today, highest teraperajtare, 59; lowest, 63. Additional weather reports on page 10.

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School Head Aids City Essay Plans lilslllfe * 85H8& :: HH* -

ELLIS U. GRAFF. Ellis U. Graff, superintendent of schools, will act as one of the Judges in the essay contest among the school children of the four upper grades of the grade schools of Indianapolis on "Why Indianapolis Is a Great City to Live and Gfow In.” The contest will be carried on through The Indiana Daily Times and is under the direction of the board in charge of arrangements for the convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World, to be held In Indianapolis, June 6 to 10. Prizes of $25, $lO and $5 will be awarded by the convention board for the three best essays of 100 words or less on "Why Indianapolis Is a Great City to Live and Grow In.” In addition to the prizes, diplomas will be given for the best essay in every grade of the four upper grades of the seventythree public schools of Indianapolis. The contest Is part of tbe general movement of the advertisers' convention board to "make Indianapolis a better appreciated city” by “selling’' the city first to Itself and then to the world.

MIDNIGHT-END ... OF TAX PERIOD Time for Income Returns Near Expiration. The internal revenue office in the Federal building will remain open until midnight tonight in order to give tardy Income tax payers an opportunity to file returns. When the clock strikes 12 all returns must be in the hands of Collector William L. Elder, with tbe exception of some corporation blanks. Those who fail to file returns will be subject to a penalty of SI,OOO in addition to 25 per cent of the tax due. At least one-fourth payment of taxes must accompany each return and In case this payment is not made at the proper time, a penalty of 5 per cent of the tax. plus 1 per cent per month until paid, will be exacted. PENALTY SEVERE FOR FALSE RETURNS. For making a false or fraudulent re turn the penalty attached is a fine of not more than SIO,OOO to which may be added imprisonment for not more than one year. The income tax season opened Jan. 15 and blanks have been available since that time. However, a large number of taxpayers have delayed filling returns until the last hour and quite a rush is expected tonight. No excuses are accepted for failure to file reports on time with the exception of illness or in case one Is traveling abroad. PROMPT RETURNS HELPS PROGRESS. Taxpayers in the Indianapolis district have been prompt in filing returns, according to H. M. Tebay. chief of the division, and the work was satd to have been fairly w6ll cleaned up here today. Corridors of the third floor of the federal building, where the income offices are located, were crowded today with belated taxpayers filing returns. Every single person whose income exceeded SI,OOO and every married person whose income exceeded $2,000 during the year of 1919 must file an income tax report before 12 o’clock tonight.

County Democrats Have 101 Votes in State Convention Following is the apportionment of delegates to the democratic state convention from Marion county, as baaed on the vCte for secretary of state at the 1918 election, one delegate representing each 200 voters: No. of Ward. Vote. Delegates. First 1,453 7 Second 975 5 Third 664 3 Fourth 1,892 10 Fifth 490 2 Sixth 402 2 Seventh 852 4 Eighth 710 4 Ninth 2.197 11 Tenth 1,542 8 Eleventh 1.043 5 Twelfth *IOB 3 Thirteenth 1,705 9 Fourteenth 750 4 Fifteenth 400 2 Townships— Center 124 3 Washington 683 8 Lawrence 319 | Warren 631 8 Franklin 256 | Perry 444 9 Decatur 116 1 Wayne 1,640 8 Pike 231 1 Totals 20,126 101

STARTS MOVE FOR RESIDENCE ZONES IN CITY Steps Taken as Result of Plan for Motor Factory at Meridian and Maple. LEGAL FIGHT IN VIEW Residential districts in Indianapolis are to be protected from tbe encroachment of industrial concerns. Steps to provide such protection are now being taken, by city officials as the result of a controversy between tbe city park board and the Craig-Hunt Motors company over a factory site at Meridian street and Maple road. Mayor Charles VV. Jewett announced today that, in conjunction with the city planning committee now- contemplated, a city zoning committee is to be appointed to arrange for legislation for the protection of residential sections of the city. 0 James H. Lowry, superintendent of parks, announced that the park board intended to fight the erection of the Craig-Hunt assembly plant to a finish. He conferred with J. Clyde Hoffman, attorney for the park board, in regard to what legal action can be taken rOINTS TO LACK OF RESIDENTIAL SECTIONS. “It Is the duty of the city government to protect residential districts from industrial buildings," said Mr. Lowry in discussing -the matter. "There is not one first-class residential section in Indianapolis today and this condition is caused by permitting factories to locate at will. We have long been in need of an ordi nance regulating building zones and an effort to get such legislation will be made by ruem'Sers of the park board.” The movement to protect property rights in residential districts developed a* the result of complaints from citizens living near Meridian street and Maple road, who are opposed to the proposed building of the Craig-Hunt automobile assembly factory at the intersection and the erection of a gasoline filling station. Both Meridian street and Maple road are boulevards ami property owners in the vicinity fee! that there will be a depredation in their property in case the factory is permitted to build. The Craig Hunt Company now holds an option on a building site at the Intersection which is being purchased through the real estate flrua of Spann A Cos. It is planned to erect either a three or four-story building, to be used as an assemebly plant. The property bus a frontage of ISO feet on Meridian street and 270 feet on Maple road. MAY EXERCISE OPTION SOON. According to It. W. Duck of the Spann company, offidats of the motors company are planning on exercising their

Elopers Give ’Em All Slip and Wed CHICAGO, March 15.—While railway trains and license clerks iu New l'ork City and a dozen other places were being watched for them. Miss Phillips Brown of Chicago and George G. Grupe, Jr., of f>dnr Rapids, la , were quietly married here.

option on the property within the n®xt few days. He said, however, that th® matter was no longer In the hands of the real estate firm, ns it n?ted merely as an agent for the property and that the option is now in force. “There is no doubt," he said, “that the city needs legislation to protect property owners In residential districts, and tbe real estate men have been advocating steps In this direction for some time, but It seems as though the park board and the city council has not heretoforIndlcatcd any great Interest Iu the matter.” Such an ordinance has long been needed, according to Mr. Duck, as la demonstrated on Meridian street from Monument Place to Maple Road boule(Continued on Paso Two.) DELAY ON COLBY BLOCKING WORK State Department, Lacking Head, Does No Business. WASHINGTON, March 15.—“N0 new business is being transacted by the state department today," it was officially stated. The thirty-day appointment of Frank L. Polk as acting secretary of state has lapsed under the provisions of the law. Only those passports which wer® signed last week are being issued. It Is expected President Wilson will take some steps to correct the situation. Confirmation of Bainbrtdge Colby s secretary of state by the senate is In au uncertain stage. President Wilson has examined the laws and is of the opinion that he can not transfer the powers of the state dedepartment to any other department under the Overman act, and the situation will be left In the hands of congress, It was stated today at the white bouse. ALLIES TO SEIZE TURK WAR DESK Anglo-French Officers Plan Step at Once, Paris Hears. PARIS, March 15.—1 t was reported here today that Anglo-French officers will take over the Turkish war ministry at once. Police Order Stop to ‘Tailing’ Autos Police have been directed to break up the practice of bicycle riders hanging oil to street cars and automobiles. Several weeks ago Chief of Police Kinney ordered pntrolmen to stop tbe playing of children in streets' to prevent accidents, but because the order was not enforced ns be desired, be has reissued it. Fourteen children have been killed in street accidents In the lust year.

INDIANAPOLIS, MONDAY, MARCH 15, 1920.

CENTRAL FIGURES IN GERMAN REVOLUTION

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Gen. von Luttwitz, who replaces Gustav Noske as head of the German military

EBERT’S ARMY TURNS ON KAPP Noske Marching to Berlin to Oust Revolutionists. BERLIN, March 15 (by wireless to New York) —Gustav Noske, minister of defense iu the Ebert government was reported today to be marching on Berlin at the head of an army. The new government, headed by Chancellor von K:tpp made forma! announcement that, if, ha* been given assurances of support by the British. The foreign office announces that the military situation has settled to tbe government’s satisfaction. The heads of tbe government declare they will rule sternly, and if toe labor element and Rpartaclsts attempt counter revolution, they will "make blood flow and deal with the situation m an lron-fisted w*hy that will make Xoskejs methods seem like tbe gentlest dove of peace.” Under the surface of passivity the city has begun to seethe with excitement. All are watching to see what the Sparataelsts do. It is declared that a fall of the new government and the return of Herr Noske might lead to bolshevism.

B ATTLE BLOCKS MEXICAN RAILS I Villa in New Campaign Bums Bridges En Route. ET. PASO. Tex., Match 15.—Fighting between Villista forces and Carranzlsta troops has caused suspension of train service between Jimlnez and Torreon, Mexico, according to reports reaching here today from Mexico. Villistns along the border . near here claim the rebel lender has launched anew military campaign. Small railway bridges around Racblmba have been burned by Villistns. Joseph A. Williams, American mining engineer arrived here today following his release by Francisco Villa who took Williams prisoner at tbe holdup of a Mexican train near Corralitos, on March 4. “Villa treated me flue; said nothing about ransom, and his men actually lent me money with which to play poker,” said Williams. BLAST TIES UP TRACTION LINE Service to Indianapolis and Muncie Off Till Noon. Service over the Union Traction company’s lines between Indianapolis and Anderson, Anderson and Muncie and Andprson and Marion was suspended today until repairs could be made on the company's power house at Anderson. An explosion of a boiler threw the plant out of commission early in the day. Besides the regular Inter urban trains being held up city lines In Marion, Muncie and Anderson, which are run by the power of the company, were crippled. When the boiler let go it carried with it some of the switchboards, tearing a large hole in tbe wall on one side of tbe building Factories in Anderson also were • partially without current. At the Union Traction office here it was reported that repairs bad been made and that, service had been resumed nl noon. House Conies to Aid of Smaller Papers WASHINGTON, March 15.—The house today adopted a resolution by Representative Harrison, democrat, Virginia, directing tbe department of commerce to Investigate alleged discrimination against smaller newspapers by trade p.dcUius of paper companies.

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forces, governed Brussel* early In the war. Although presumed to belong to tbe group of officers giving aUejf.aoce to tbe former kaiser, he served as one of

LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY BULLETIN. PARIS, March *6.—lmmediate doubling of the French garrison* at Wiesbaden. Neustadt and Bonn is under consideration by the govern-! ment, according to the Petit Pansien today. The class of 1920, incorporated today, adds 175,000 to the French army. BULLETIN. PARIS, March 15.—Harr Bauer, chancellor of the Ebert government in Germany, intends to ask the allies for military aia against the new Berlin government, according to the ; Journal today. According to tne Journal a soviet government has been prociaimeo In Bavaria. BULLETIN. COPENHAGEN, March 15.—German radicals seized the opportunity to proclaim soviet republics in Hcf and Schwelnfurt during the confusion resulting from the counter revolution, according to reports received here today. These advices said the soviet forces were preparing to march on Hamburg. BULLETIN. PARIS, March 15.—A Stuttgart dispatch says that the German national assembly will meet there on Wednesday Instead of Tuesday, as had been reported earlier. BULLETIN. LONDON, March 15.—Unsuccessful efforts to form anew German cabinet at Berlin continued all night, said an Exchange dispatch from Berlin today. Count von Bernatorff, former German ambassador to the United States, has left Berlin for Stuttgart to attempt new negotiations with Herr Ebert, president of the old '(German government, and Herr Bauer, the chancellor. BULLETIN. LONDON, March 15.—Ebert has refused to negotiate with the Berlin revolutionists, according to a dispatch here today. He Is quoted in an interview at Dresden as expressing full confidence In the outcome of the present situation. “The new Berlin government already has offered to negotiate with us. but we have refused absolutely,” Ebert said.

Treaty Will Be Respected Declares New German Head * Z__ V (Uopyrighted 1020 by International News Service.) BERLIN, March 14.—The new government recognizes all financial obllgs-i ticn and the foreign policy of German) will remain unaltered, declared Dr. von Kapp today in an interview. He described the present situation as being purely internal. • Throughout the interview, Dr. von Kapp spoke German, although he speaks perfect English, having been born in the United States: lu outlining the policy ts the new government, hesaid: “The terms of the peace treaty will be carried out in every respect which is compatible with our national honor and so far as It does not mean tbe nation’s suicide. “Strikes and sabotage will be ruthlessly suppressed. The new government guarantees the freedom of religion and the re-establishment of religious educational institutions. A monarchy is far distant from our thoughts.'’ t

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Noske's right-hand men. He had been accused of plotting revolution several days before the overthrow of the government. The deposed president, Ebert, and Ereniier Bauer, are also shown.

FOCH ADVANCES RHINE FORCES? Confers With Allies on Step in German Situation. PARIS, March 15.—French troop* on the Rhine have begun a forward movement on order.) from Marshal Foeb. it was reported today. Heavy forces of French Infantry, supported with artillery, are being concen trafed In the French zone of occupation In Germany. Marshal Fooh arrived at Mayene* to day for a conference with the commandera of the American, British and French armies of occupation in Germany. He has recommended that allied troops occupy the Ruhr industrial district and Essen, according to unofficial reports. AMERICAS ARMY QUIET IS COBLESZ COBLENZ, March 15—All is quiet In tbe area occupied by the American army. There have been no disorders. MaJ. Gen. Alien, the American com mander-in-chlef, has Issued orders forbidding a general strike in his area. Disturbances will be met with force. HOOSIER TOWNS SHOW INCREASE Newcastle Gains 53.1 Pet. in Census—Seymour, 16.5. WASHINGTON, March 15.—The following preliminary population figures for 1920 were announced by the census bureau today: % Newcastle. 1nd.—1920 population, 14,4585,012 Increase: 53.1 per cent increase; 1910 population, 9.446. Seymour, 1nd.—1920 population, 7,348; 1,043 increase: 16.5 per cent increase. 1910 population, 6,306. Winchester. Va.—1920 population, 6,883; 1,019 increase: 17.4 per cent Increase; 1910 population, 5,864. Princeton, Wis.—l92o population, 1.275: six increase: .0 per cent increase; 1910 population, 1,269.

Germans Divided Into Three Factions LONDON, March *ls.—Dispatches today indicate the present alignment in Germany as follows: 1. The socialist and democratic groups, *i*h the hocking of the powerful south German states of Bovorio, Baden, Saxony, Wuerttemberg and Hesse, have declared themselves for President Ebert. 3. Conservatives, nationalists and liberals with the north German states, including east Prussia, Bremen and Prussia, have offered their support conditionally to the revolutionists, 3. The centerist, political group lias held aloof, Its leaders adopting a passive attitude.

DOOM CERTAIN FOR REVOLT, IS VIEW IN PARIS Kapp Can’t Win With Movement for Ebert on Spread, Belief. BAVARIA FOR MONARCHY BERLIN, March 15.—A telephone communication from Bavaria today announced the restoration of the monarchy had been proclaimed in Bavaria. By HENRY WOOD, United Press Staff Correspondent. PARIS. March 15 (4 p. m.).—Latest information from Germany received by the French foreign office indicates that the revolutionary movement of Dictator von Kapp is doomed to failure. The majority socialists, democrats and even some sections of the reactionary elements have repudiated the revolution, foreign office advices assert. Von Kapp’s final hope, officials believe, lies in the organization of a purely Prussian cabinet. The revolution, the foreign office advices indicated, has failed completely in all the provinces except western Prussia. France, It was said, has delegated Consul Bruere to go to Stuttgart to observe developments there. Ebert has willed th® national assembly to convene In Stuttgart on Wednesday. REQUEST OF I.UETTWITZ FLATLY REFUSED. Gen. Nollef, head of the French mis slon in Berlin, notifies the foreign office that he has refused flatly the request of Gen. von Luettwltz, the revolutionary war minister, that tbe allies extend the period for Germany’s disarmament. A Stuttgart dispatch says th® Weur teniberg movement has appealed to tbe people to resist the revolution and that the '-ommander of the reichswebr and tbe police have reaffirmed their loyal support to President Ebert. Th® commander of the reichswehr in Munich has refv®! to obey orders from Gen. Von Luettwltz, the revolutionary defense minister, a dispatch says. Dictator Von Kapp has authorized Pcrlln newspapers to resume publication today, a dispatch said, but it was bevUontlmied on Page Three.) Movies Seek Wildest Dog—Offer SIO,OOO LOS ANGELES. March 13—Ten thousand dollars for a dog. That is the best offer made by a motion picture firm here for a dog to play the stellar role in an adaptation of Jack London's novel, "The Call of the \X lid.” J. H. Scott, who has "mushed” the trails in all parts of Alaska, has agreed to educate and train a dog for the part within twelve months. 7 TO I, THAT’S NOT FAIR, IS IT? Cop Tries to Arrest Man and Six Others Butt In. Patrolman P. Shea is anew man on the force. He thought there was entirely too much noise at a dry beer saloon iu Em.’ichsvilie last night and told the occupants to keep quiet. The warning was unheeded, so he attempted to arreet one of the men. Six others, however, prevented him and Shea notified police headquarters. Sergt. Sandmann and a squad of police went to tbe scene. Tbe man Shea tried to arrest and a woman who was with him had disappeared. But Sergt. Peeter and Shea arrested Ed Spangler, 27. of 1713 Montcalm street, and Pearl Miller, 26, of 438 East Wabash street, charging them with drunkenness and resisting an officer. They were released on bonds signed by “Kinney” Hiatt, republican political worker. ‘SOC, MISSUS,’ ICEMAN SAYS Boost of 5c Per Hundred Pounds Goes Into Effect. Increased prices for Ice became effective In Indianapolis today. The Increase Is 2*A cents wholesale and 5 cents retail, making the retail price of ice 50 cents a hundred pounds. Dealers refer to the price to butchers and others who buy in large quantities as the "wholesale price.” This increase was decided upon after ice dealers had submitted to Stanley Wyckoff, fair price commissioner, data showing increased cost in production. "The net increase to the Ice company is about 3 cents a hundred." said Henry Dlthmer of the Polar Ice and Fuel Company today. “The average family uses about 7.000 pounds of Ice a season. The Increase to the average family is about $3.50 for a year, or less than a cent a day.” \ Mr. Dlthmer said he had received a schedule of new prices for Cleveland, O. The price there will be 60 cents a hundred ts consumers buy books In advance, or 65 cents if they do not. ~ ALABAMAN TO SUCCEED ROPER William M. Williams Nominated as Collector. WASHINGTON, March 15.—President Wilson has selected Wllllanj Martin Williams of Alabama as commissioner of internal revenue to succeed Daniel C. Roper, it was announced at the whitehouse today. Williams Is solicitor In the department of agriculture. The nomination will be sent to tbe senate today.

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STRIKE CALLED IN MUNICH AS CHAOS REIGNS Fighting Between Rival Factions Threatened at Hamburg—3s Towns Taken? ; SOVIETS GAIN STRENGTH Kaiser’s Second Son to Rule? PARIS, March 15.—Persistent reports were current here today, based upon advices from Switzerland and Holland, that Prince Eitel Frederick, second son of the ex-kaiser, would be proclaimed German emperor by the new Berlin government. Civil War Raging LONDON, March 15.—Civil war has broken loose in Germany and violent fighting was reported today < from Kiel, Hamburg. Weimar, Eisenach and Frankfort. A fragment of a radiogram indicated that there had ; been a flare up of fighting in Berlin, but later advices showed this report to be premature. A pitched battle between soldiers and marines on one side and spartacists on the other occurred at Kiel. Warships are reported to have opened fire on parts of the city occupied by armed workingmen. The soldiers and sailors charged with the bayonet and drove the workers from their positions. Hold 35 Towns LONDON, March 15.—Prime Minister Lloyd George announced in the house of commons today that the German counter-revolutionists are In possession of thirty-five towns, according to the latest advices.’ The premier said the latest advices showed the military movement was spreading rapidly. Fighting has occurred in Breslau, Hamburg, Kiel, Leipzig and Chemnitz, he said. A military coup has been executed in Munich, according to his announcement. The new government, he said, appears to be gaining strength. PARIS, March i5. —Fifty persons have been killed at Kiel and thirty at Essen in fighting between rival German factions, according to a dispatch to the Journal today. Eighty persons wer® wounded at Essen : in addition to tbe killed, the dispatch added. (Essen is the seat of the, Krupp gun works). LOOTING REPORTED IN GERMAN CAPITAL. A Berlin dispatch dated Sunday night said looting had broken out in some districts of the German capital, but no de--1 tails were given. Fighting between rival German poI litical factions is threatened at Hamburg, tbe chief German commercial port in northern Germany, according to advices to the Journal. One dispatch reported that troops, led hy Col. Schwinfurt. were marching on Hamburg. A Munich dispatch says worker* there have proclaimed a general strike. It is reported, the dispatch says, that a republic of soviets has been proclaimed at Hos and Schwelnfurt. Sehwelnfurt is in Unter Franken. 225 miles southwest of Berlin, nos is an important city in Ober Franken. about 175 miles southwest of Berlin. LOYAL FORCES PUSHED BACK. Forces loyal to the Ebert administration were said to have been compelled to retire from Schwerin. At Weimar the new government also was said to have been victorious. The counter-revolution-ary flag Is flying over the barracks in Mulbeim and a volunteer corps Is supporting the von Kapp regime. A workmen's council, apparently owing allegiance to neither the Ebert nor von Kapp governments, has assumed power -n Bochum and disarmed the Inhabitants. Following declaration of a general strike in Hanover, workmen and students engaged in a sanguinary battle. Tbo students occupied the railway buildings. Herr Meterker, under orders of Ebert, will go to Berlin and summon von Kapp to re-establish the constitutional regime, it was reported here. TWO GOVERNMENTS By FRANK MASON. Staff Correspondent of the International News Service. BERLIN. March 14—(Midnight).—Frederick Ebert, president of the old German government, today refused to enter into negotiations with the new regime headed by Imperial Chancellor Wolfgang von Kapp. Germany has two governments. The new regime holds Berlin. The old government was temporarily established at Dresden, Saxony, but Is reported already to have moved to Stuttgart, In Wuerttemberg, Both sides are preparing for a bitter struggle for national supremacy. Elections in the reichstag will be held Sunday, April 11, von Kapp announced. THREE STATES BACK UP OLD CHIEFS. Bavaria, Bader, and Wuerttemberg are said to be supporting Ebert and Baxter — the chiefs of the old government. One foreign nation, presumably Hvgland, is understood to have received notification of the revolt In advance. This foreign nation is said to have given as® snrances It would not intervene. All political factions and the workmen are becoming Involved in the strife.The general Btrike Is spreading swiftly through the nation. Leaders of the conservatives and the nationalists rihe support*®* of the von (Continued on Page Three.)