Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 206, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 January 1921 — Page 2
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FIRM MEXICAN POLICY IS SAID TO BE OUTLINED New Administration Plans Embrace Recognition With Definite Understanding. MARION. Ohio. Jan. G.-Jkriendly, but firm. That is the way close counsellors of President-elect Harding outlined the policy of the next administration toward Mexico. Consideration of recognition of the Obregon government will not be long delayed after March 4, it was learned today on unquestioned authority. In fact, it is said that the several candidates for Secretary of State now are familiarizing themselves with Mexican conditions by way of preparation. Recognition, however, must be based on a Arm and unalterable understanding, it was made plain. That understanding may extend far enough to include revision of the Mexican constitution. The proeeedure to be followed, according to men in close touch with the new administration, will provide, first, for friendly conversations between the Secretary of State and Alberto Paul, or whoever may be the accredited representative of the Obregon regime at that time. Following these conversations it is probable that a joint commission will meet to draft, accept and interpret the terms of the agreement on which recognition and all future relationships between the two countries will be based. Senator Harding was entitled to more degrees than the official thermometer registered when he began his cold trip back from Columbus. The Presidentelect showed no ili effects from his long nr.d strenuous session when he was raised to the thirty-second degree of Masonry. Senator Beveridge of Indiana and Senator Sherman of Illinois were waiting to talk to him when he reached home. Each was expected to discuss at length the Harding plan for an association of natons, and also to talk over the legislative program of the Senate at the present and special sessions. M’CLURE PICKED AS HOUSE PILOT (Continued From Page One.)
tor Don Strode of Kokomo, Senator James Nejdl of Whiting and Senator Wtnfield Miller of Indianapolis. On the first ballot Ratts received 20 rotes, Strode 12. Nejdl 7 and Miller 1. On the second and final ballet the vote was: Katts, Strode, 10: Nejdl, 6, and Miller. 1. Twenty-two votes were necessary to election. Senator Miller's name was not presented formally to the caucus, but it appeared in the balloting. Zell Swain of Middletown was elected principal secretary of the Senate over M. E. Watkins of Roachdale by a vote of 27 to 14. Mr. Swain was roll clerk during the last eession. He was Indiana campaign manager for Senator Hiram Johnson during the presidential primaries, and served with the Republican State committee during the campaign. For the first time in the history of the Senate a woman wag elected assistant secretary. She is Miss Katherine Smith of Indianapolis. She defeated Claude Phillips of Carbon on the first ballot by a Tote of 32 to 9. Miss Smith has been connected with the Republican State committee. WOMAN DEFEATED FOR POSTMASTER. Another woman candidate. Miss Ethel Green of Indianapolis, who sought the position of postmaster, was defeated by George Graham of Logansport by a rote of 27 to 13. Mr. Graham was postmaster during the last regular session. The hardest fought contest In the Senate was for principal doorkeeper in which Jerome Brown of Anderson won on the fourth ballot. The other candidates were Orion Peed of Petersburg, James U. Henry of Indianapolis, and Grant Blankenship of Indianapolis. The final Tote was Brown, 22; Peed, 7; Henry, 12, and Blankenship, none. Senator Miles J. Furnas was elected caucus chairman by a unanimous vote. The Senate caucus lasted less than two hours. The contest for the principal clerkship of the House excited considerable interest. Three ballots were necessary before a selection was made. John Thiel of Hobart, who served as principal clerk through the 1919 session and the special session in July, and Frank E. Wright of Lynn, Randolph County, who served as a, member of the House for three sessions, were candidates for this place. The first ballot resulted in a tie, the vote standing 43 to 43. One man switched on the second ballot, leaving the vote 44 for Thiel and 42 for Wright. The final ballot stood 45 for Wright and 42 for Thiel. There were no contests for the assistant clerkship and principal doorkeeper. The former place went to Arthur L. Stage of Kulghtstown and the latter position was given ETerett Jfewltn of Hendricks County. COMMITTEE TO HU HOUSE VACANCY. The position of postmaster of the House will be filled by the House Employment Committee. Raymond E: Ellis of Angola served as chairman of the caucus last night, with Noble Malott of Tunnelton, Lawrence County, serving as secretary. Frank J. Noll of Marlon County was named caucus chairman to serve duriug the session and the position of permanent caucus secretary went to Chester A. PaTis of Pennville, Jay County, one of the aspirants for the speakership ot the House. Senator Joseph M. Cravens of MadUon, veteran member of the Senate, was chosen at the Democratic caucus as minority floor leader In the upper house. This was - tlfe only position the minority attempted -to fill. The House Democrats gave complimentary votes to R. U. Barker of Mt. Vernon, for speaker; George W. Cuzzard of English, for chief clerk, and D. D. Coons of Franklin, for chief doorkeeper. Evans Woollen, president of the Fletcher Savings and Trust Company, former Governor Samuel M. Ralston and Glenn Van Attfcen, a member of the public service commission and a former Senator, attended the caucus. SELECTION OF MAJORITY RATIFIED BY HOUSE. Selections of the majority cancus were ratified by the House members. Immediately after the swearing in of the new representatives. Mr. McClure, the majority selection for Speaker, was elected by a vote of 97 to 11 over R. U. Barker of Posey County, the Democratic aelectlon. Frank E. Wright of Lynn was named principal clerk, Arthur L. Stage, Hendricks County, assistant clerk, and Ever, ett J. Xewlin, chief doorkeeper. Representatives Clinton H. Givan, Marian Coanty, and Jacob Miltenberger, Delaware Couhty, were named by Secretary of State Jackson as a committee to escort the Speaker to the stand. In his speech of acceptance, Mr. McClure referred to the responsibilities that rest on the speaker, and on the majority members of the House. "Upon the majority rests the responsibility of whatever record is made and it can only expect the approval of its work by the high quality of legislation enacted., which responds to just requirements of the times. The best and not the most laws would most likely crown j our efforts with success. do not anticipate' that all of your conclusions will be reached by rinm-
Booze Served in Cafeteria Style Special to The Times. HAMMOND, Ind., Jan. The “Cafeteria Moonshine Parlor” has made its appearance here. Federal agents declare they found small wall cabinets divided into compartments, each large enough to bold one bottle, in the Btore of George Dumbu. Customers were not required to enter the store, but could step to the rear of the building, open a window and help themselves. A monthly bill was sent to patrons. Dumbu was found guilty of selling liquor and sentenced to six months at the Ind.ana State Farm.
moils agreement, but, they will be more nearly In harmony with sound policy and justice If they are openly arrived at after full and fair consideration.” CALLS ATTENTION TO GRAVE PROBLEMS. Mr. McClure called attention to the grave problems which confront the Legislature for solution and cautioned the House members that the paramount problem of the hour is to advance without extravagance. “Parsimony Is not progress,” be said, "but economy is an impelling virtue at this time." He referred to the obligations owed the youth of the State and stated the Legislature cannot now relax in obligations in regard to educational privileges of the future citizenship. “The school should be the best exponent of potriotle thought," he said, "and Hn efficient power to promote respect for the laws and also to encourage those homely virtues that reflect a perfect citizenship. Therefore the school should be fostered as of primal Importance. “The various penal, benevolent and correctional institutions are entitled to our especial consideration and interest to the eud that they will be In position to discharge the obligations the State has assumed in their maintenance and administration. The helpless wards of the State are entitled to proper care both for their safety and proper treatment in order that they may be as nearly as possible restored to normal condition. They are ours —we cannot neglect them. ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
MORE ACUTE NOW. "There are a number of other matters of Importance that will command your attention and consideration, which I do not deem it necessary to refer to at this time, but. which should receive careful investigation end disposition at your hands. "At this time economic conditions are more acute than times during the past two decades. During recent years approved business standards were abandoned and a period of extravagance and waste ensued, which now seriously add to the legitimate burdens of the World War. Present readjustments are producing very great reductions in values and lessened production. Increases in tax levies with higher valuations and decreased prices of commodities have added greatly to the public burdens. It therefore appeals to the thoughtful that any increases in the way of public expenditure should be carefully scrutinized and limited to actual necessities. Nothing for experimentation, plenty for preservation should be our watchword. “There are brighter skies ahead for public administration and private enterprise. The time will come, perhaps it is not far away, when values and economic conditions will become stabilized upon just and equitable bases. Then business will revive and commerce flow in healthful channels. Until then we must stand where we are; we cannot do otherwise, and God help us. "As the years have come and gone we have taken just pride In the achievement of our people and the progress of our great State. The rights of man have been enlarged, the Interests of society promoted. Today we witness the fruition of a great epochal movement in which we affirmatively participated. It will be our privilege at this session to recognize one of our members as the Lady from Delaware, whom we sincerely welcome to our councils and deliberations. CHIEF JUSTICE WILLOUGHBY ADMINISTERS OATH. “Relying upon your generous support in the discharge of the onerous duties of the position and invoking your considerate indulgence when In error, I assume the duties of the chair.” Oath of office as Speaker was administered to Mr. McClure by Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Benjamin Willoughby, and to the other officers of the House by the Speaker. Following installation of the officers, committees of the House were appointed by the Speaker. The employment committee was named first by the Speaker. On this committee are Representatives Eph Dailey, Ft. Wayne; Raymond E. Willis, Angola; Ray V. Gibbens, Anderson; Charley Kares, Evansville, and George W. Sims, Terre Haute. To this committee will go the task of apportioning the various jobs about the House, siieh as additional clerks, stenographers, doorkeepers, postmaster. Janitors and cloakroom employes. Pay for the assistant clerks was fixed not to exceed $5 per day. while the Janitors and cloakroom employes were allowed $3 per day. Other committees appointed were as follows: Committee on Rules—Clinton H. Givan. Marion County; Otto G. Flfleld, Lake County; Murray S. Barker, Boone County; R. U. Barker, Posey County: Lee .L. Osborn, La Porte County, and Speaker McClure. Committee on Joint Rules—J. Glenn Harris, Lake County; Chester A. Davis, Jay County, and Willis E. GUI, Putnam County. Committee to notify the Governor that the House was ready to receive his recommendations; MLtenberger, Delaware County; Johnson, Ripley County; Harlan, Kosciusko County, and Barker, Posey County. RESOLUTION EXTENDS SYMPATHY TO SOUTHARD. A resolution was adopted prior to adjournment for the Joint session, extending sympathy to Representative James A. Southard, Michigan City, who took suddenly ill with nervous prostration, and who is confined to his bed in a local hotel. The resolution provided for the administering of the oath to Mr. Southard In his room. Mrs. Julia D. Nelson, Delaware County, the first woman Representative to occupy a seat in the Indiana Legislature, was the center of all eyes in the House. She received several bouquets of flowers. Several other members of the House had their desks decorated with bouquets, including Speaker McClure, and Representative Henry Abrams, of Marlon County. Speaker McClure announced that he has appointed Miss Edith Daviess of Anderson as his secretary during the session. Police Grab Bottle and Festive Diners Charges, growing out of a suddsl visit by Lieutenant Woollen and Se* reant Tooley to the notorious Oakley Club Roadhouse, at Kentucky avenue and Big Eagle Creek early today, pending against Chris Zimmerman, proprietor 0 f the place, and Charles McCutcheon of the Oneida Hotel, were continued In city court today until Jan. 13. When the police visited the Oakley Club they found eleven men and seven women eating and drinking and dancing. The police say McCutcheon attempted to hide a quart bottle about one-third fllleA with whisky under a table as they entered. McCutcheon and Zimmerman were arrested on blind tiger charges.
AIR OF STRIFE NOT APPARENT IN IRISH TOWN Special Writer Finds Dublin Conditions Like Those in Other Countries. By CHARLES M’CANN. (Copyright, 1921, by the United Press.) DUBLIN, Jan. 6.—Peace In Ireland ot, the basis of the new home rule act was regarded as a certainty here today. Only the most radical believe -the fight can go on indefinitely with the “Irish republic” finally winning complete freedom. The peace which is expected, however, probably will not come until there has been another outbreak of violence and Dublin has been put under martial law, according to my observations here. Eamou De Valera, the returned "president,” Is a big factor in the situation. A statement from him Is expected hourly. It is believed the message will advocate peace and the operation of the Irish government under the home rule act. De Valera's presence in Ireland is admitted and evidence is increasing that the government will treat with him as representing the Dail Eircann. Despite a belief that he will be well received by the government, his hiding place is carefully guarded. It was feared he would be jailed, perhaps put to death by enthusiastic captors, if be were found before negotiations are begun. NATURE OF STATEMENT 18 NOT KNOWN. The nature of his forthcoming statement Is unknown, it is believed, however, he will urge peace and advise Sinn Felners to agree to the government’s home rule act, electing a Sinn Fein parliament for South Ireland, rather than permitting Unionists to organize it. The message has been delayed because of the circuitous route It must take to reach the public through the newspapers. The soldiers are continuing the raiding of Sinn Fein gathering places. Early yesterday the Imperial Hotel was raided and five supposedly important arrests made. The Rev. Brother Darcy, leaping from a window of the hotel, was shot and killed. At Meelln, near Cork, soldiers burned four houses as punishment for an ambush at New Market. Shots were said to have been fired from the houses destroyed by military order. Visitors arrive her® expecting to find the streets swarming with heavily armed soldiers, with residents fearfully creeping about the streets. INSTEAD THEY FIND NORMAL LIFE. Instead of that they find a normal life during the day. At dusk they see long queues forming In front of movie palaces and the streets crowded with promenaders. Among the promenaders will be found youthful soldiers, twirling swagger sticks as they swing along with fellows from the troops or with Tam O’Shantered girls. At 0 o’clock darkness descends. That is the curfew hour. The lights go out In the shops, iron shutters are banked Into place, the theater lights blink out and the crowds hurry homeward. At 9:30 o’clock perhaps, ns last night, those Indoors will hear faraway echoing reports followed by dead silence. "The war is on again," someone ventu res. "Flivver backfiring,” suggests another. LORRIK PATROLS DESERTED STREETS.
At 8:45 o’clock a military lorrie bearing three soldiers has the middle of Backville street —Dublin's Broadway—to Itself. It rolls along slowly though hooting as if racing to a fight. A series of reports like pistol shots will be heard. A party of girls, belated In leaving the theater, shrink back a moment, then clasp hands and hurry home. At 10 o’clock Dublin Is a city deserted, with darkened houses and streets occupied neither by people nor tram* nor other vehicles. The city has been turned over to soldier sentriei. Permits are Issued to those who must be out after 10 o'clock, but most persons fear to use them. (The United Press sent Fhhrles M. Me Cann to Ireland as a reporter, to see what was going on and tell American newspaper readers about It without color or bias, or favor to either side. All kinds of rumors and reports are coming out of Ireland. McCann's object is to get behind the rumors and reports and ascertain the truth, the real attitude of the peace and the way they are living in the period of civil war.) Educational Heads to Meet in February The annual meeting of the City and Town Superintendents' Association will be held in the Claypool Hotel Feb. 3, 4 and 5, the first session to be called at eight o’clock Thursday evening, Feb. 3, according to invitations sent out today by Owen J. Neighbours, chairman of the executive committee. A visit to the General Assembly is to be Included In the program, details o? which have not yet been arranged. I)r. John W. Withers, superintendent of St. Louis schools, will be the principal speaker at the conference. Problems dealing with school legislation and superintendents will he discussed. Insurance Tax Suit Heard by Chamberlin Judge Harry Chamberlin of Circuit Court was today presiding In the second day of the hearing of a suit brought by the Pan-American Life Insurarce Company, the Federal Life Insurance Company and the Cleveland Life Insurance Company against the taxing officlnls of Marlon County. The Insurance companies appealed from assessment of taxes mode by the taxing officials against the companies. As there is much documentary evidence the case will probably require several more days before it is completed. The case Is being heard In Superior Court, room 3, as a special judge is presiding in Circuit Court. * Names U. S. Deputy United States Marshal Mark Storen today announced the appointment of Herman E. Sasse, nammond real estate dealer, as deputy United States marshal for the vicinity of Hammond. He replaces Walter Mybeck, who has resigned.
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