Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 110, Indianapolis, Marion County, 17 September 1921 — Page 7

U.S. WOULD BAR ! DISCUSSION OF IMMIGRATION Japan’s Contention Over Rights in America Not on Arms Program. ISSUE MAY BE RAISED Special to Indiana Dally Times and Philadelphia Public Ledger. By F. W. WILE. WASHINGTON, Sept. 17.—America does not consider that the question of Japanese immigration to the United States is a proper subject for discussion at the armaments conference. It has developed that the agenda proposals just submitted by Secretary Hughes to Japan and other invited powers omits the thorny question of Japanese rights to enter American territory on terms of equality with other nations. It evidently is the view of the State Department that the question of deciding who may. or may not, emigrate to the United States is not a topic for debate by an international conference. The omission of the subject from Secretary Hughes’ agenda suggestions—described in official quarters as “things which ought to be talked about at the conference" —Indicates plainly that we regard immigration ✓a' strictly domestic concern. It is known in Washington that the utmost pressure has been brought to bear on the Japanese government to Insist upon discussion and settlement of the immigration issue at the conference. The militarist element has been foremost in that demand. Its newspapers are advancing the view that the “open door” which America proclaims as the mainspring of its Far Eastern policy cannot be kept open in Asia and slammed shut In California. The point Is urged that the “open door" cannot honorably be Interpreted to mean only sa unrestricted passage for trade: that It ought to be construed as comprehending the unrestricted movement of people, too. NOT BARRED FROM AGENDA. The apparent disinclination of the American Government to have immigration dismissed at the conference docs not necessarily bar It finally from the agenda. Secretary Hughes' proposals for sn agenda contemplate counter proposals. If the Japanese now come forward and suggest that “principles and policies” In the Far East might well irffdude the long standing controversy over immigration, the United States Government doubtless would express its views on the subject. An outright American refusal to put immigration on the agenda would be sure to command the support of Great Britain, speaking for Australia. New Zealand and Canada. The opposition of the British dominions to Japanese immigration Is, if possible, more- pro ununced than the objections of California. r The dominion’s prohibitive laws against immigration are of considerably strictor nature than anything the United States enforces. The immigration issue is another name for the broader issue involved, namely, “race equality." Japan raised that issue at the Paris peace conference, but Is understood to have withdrawn it.ln exchange for more valuable concessions, principally the transfer of German rights in Shantung. The best authorities on Japanese affairs always insist that the right to emigrate to the United States is not a real contention on the part of Japan. It is said to be a bogey raised from time to time by the Japanese militarists as a means of keeping Japanese patriotism militant by appeals to race pride and national honor. MAINLAND OF ASIA BEAL GOAL OF JAPAN. While clamoring for “race equality” in California, Japanese militarists are charged really with having their eye primarily, if not exclusively, on the mainland of Asia. It is there the militarists see Japan's destiny, not on the remote shores of America's Pacific coast. 'thus, if history at Paris repeats itself at Washington, it is conceivable we may witness the spectacle of a militaristdominated Japanese delegation claiming immigration rights in America but advocating them actually only for trading purposes. It Is not Improbable Secretary Hughes, looking far ahead and far behind, too, had such a prospect in mind when indicating this week that immigration, in our estimation does not belong on the conference program. Baron Shldehara. Japanese ambassaurr In Washington, now has initiated a series of conferences with Secretary Hughes on conference matters. The Japanese oiTei •t<p China for restoration of Shantung, translations of which have been issued by both the Japanese embassy and the Chinese legation, has been officially trans mltted to the State Department, bnt is not being publicly commented upon. Tour correspondent has authority for stating that Tokio reports that Japan will refuse to discuss Shantung n( the Washington conference if China rejects the present offer are, to say the leant, premature. OFFER BASIS FOB DISCUSSION. There is also authority for saying that the Japanese offer Is not necesarily Togo’s last word. The way Is open for “modifications.“ If China proposes alterations Japan Is ready to consider tb im. The Japanese offer Is described in au, official quarter as merely “a basis for discussion.” Japan's anxiety to remove the Shantung Issue from the realm of controversy is frankly conceded. She considers the terms submitted to China “generous.” If required to discuss Shantung at the Washington conference it apparently is the belief of Japanese that the terms now in Fekln’s hands will be considered fair and equitable. Progress in the direction of settling the Tap controversy between America and Japan was described in a high American quarter as satisfactory and agreeable in every resfieet. There now is the best of prospects that Yap will be out of the way by the time the Washington ton(Pfrence assembles.—Copyright, 1921, ty Public Ledger Company.

REALTORS OF STATE TO MEET Annual Convention to Be Held at Lqfayette Oct. 12-13. Among the speaker* who are announced for the eighth annual convention of the Indiana Real Estate Association, which will be held at Lafayette, Oct. 12 and 13, are Prof. James B. Reed, head of . the real estate department of Wisconsin University, who will discuss this feature of the university; John Fletcher, vice president of the Ft. Dearborn National Bank, Chicago, who will speak on business conditions and finances of the country, and W. F. Haltman, of Washington, D. C., chief engineer of the National Lumber Manufacturers’ Association, who will talk on the subject of how to build economically. One of the features of the convention will be the contest among representatives of local real estate boards for the beet gjgur-minute talk, and the contest for attendance. In the latter contest, the mileage covered as well as the attendance of the various locals at the convention will be taken into consideration. Asa sort of preliminary to the convention, on Oct. 11 there will be a golf tournament open to all delegates.

FAVERSHAM’S PLAY PUT WITH BEST NEW ONES (Continued From Page Six.) referring to the superlative adjectives of the- past seasons and then offer anew group as additional. This year the name of the entertainment Is “Get Together,” and to the tens of thousands of playgoers from every city In the United States who count their trip to New York a failure unless a visit is made to this monumental edifice .and Us myriad players and entertainers, It Is but necessary to say that the quality and quantity is even greater and better than those which have gone before. FAVERSHAM HAS GOOD DRAMATIC VEHICLE THIS SEASON. “The Silver Fox,” which brings William Faversham with a brilliant and carefully chosen cast to the Maxine Elliott Theater, is a play which will rank high among the dramatic offerings of the season. It is anew twist to the triangle —wife, husband and friend. But In this triangle there is no “heavy villain,” only a good-natured friend who cherished an Ideal to his temporary undoing and his ultimate satisfaction. In brief the story Is that of a mlsmated couple. The dialogue Is skillful, brilliant and pungent, and the situations effective and at times tense. It is a play which must be seen to be fully appreciated, because good act ing, exceptionally good acting, must-be feit rather than explained. And in “The Silver Fox” there is much good acting, especially by Mr. Faversham, Lawrence Grossmlth and lan Keith. On the distaff side, with Violet Kemble Cooper and Vivienne Osborne, the verdict Is not so unanimous. But “The Sliver Fox Is an animal of beauty, and introduces actors and acting such as are seldom seen in New York. There are two revivals as noted, ' The Merry Widow," popular a decade ago because of Its tuneful waits, and “The Easiest Way,” one of the powerful plays of the American theater. Both were carried off acceptably, the former by Henry W Savage and the latter by David Belasco. Lvdta Upkowskl was the tuneful “widow” and Frances Starr, as before, the principal In the Walters play. There have been thousands of readers of the “Tarzan” series of stories, and It is no wonder that George Broadhurst saw possibilities in its dramatization. He has adapted the English stage version, and with a lavish expenditure of monev for effects and costumes, be has given’ New York one of its greatest stage novelties. If the play is unconvincing as drama. It is replete with color, thri.l and novelty. Besides the animal players —and there are many denizens of the forest and the wilds—there are some skillful interpreters of such roles among the speaking players. The story is too well known to need explanation, and the stage version follows very closely the story from the books. It would be unfair to consider it seriously as drama, but the jaded theatrical appetite is whetted to a satisfying degree by its sensationalism and novelty LOU TELLEGEN ATTEMPTS TO PLEASE BROADWAY AGAIN". Anew version of the amours of that master lover, Don Juan, has been dramatized by Bataille. the French dramatist, adapted by Lawrence Langer and produced under the direction of Frank Relcher with Lou Tellegen in the title role. Chief interest centered in the designs of costumes and scenes, although there was some very brilliant acting In spots, Mr. Tellegen himself contributing some of it at times, but by no means with continuity. There were moments of drama and some excellent comedy situations in the story of ths Spanish lover who begins the play by having a young Lothario murdered by an outraged husband and the body mistaken for that of Don Juan 'himself. This set Don Juan free to attend hts own funeral and to learn how he has touched the hearts of the women who throng there. At the end of his gorgeous half hour comes disillusion: he makes love to a girl of sixteen and she hurls at him the terrible words, “You old beast!” Old! The hero of romance seen as the butt of time—that is "Don Juan.” It brings him to a desperate attempt to prove his identity in order to marry a widow who wants only a famous husband. It turns from such comedy to the final bitter moment when ho must buy ths love that he has always had as 9 gift. As observed, Mr. Tellegen was highly amusing as the interested spectator at his own funeral, but his voice and person are ill-suited to the character and before the final curtain the former became monotonous. The best bits of acting were contributed mostly by the women, Mary Moore, Allison Bradshaw, Helen Sheridan and Teresa Maxwell Conover. But nothing more picturesque and attractive than the stage settings and the period costumes have been seen in New York. “THE HERO" IS REVIVED FOR BROADWAY PRESENTATION. “The Hero,” by Emery Pottle, was revived at the Belmont theater by Sam H. Harris. Earlier In the season this gripping play was presented at a matinee, for one performance and so poignant was its drama, and so tense its situations that it was at once removed from the stage for a more propitious opening and it came this week. It Is now, as then, one of the real dramatic hits of the season, and the play, by anew author, Is (oe of the most gripping thus far displayed. The story is Illustrated by the divergent characters of two brothers. One is timid and negative, but patient md good in all bis impulses. The other is a wastrel who, after disgrace, becomes a fugitive from Justice, enlists and fights In the war and performs deeds of heroism for which he Is twice decorated. Then he reutrns to sponge again upon his relatives, to plunge into lower depths of depravity and, finally, to sacrifice hts life in a burning schoolhouse wihlle attempting a heroic rescue of his brother's little child. Richard Bennett, was one brother. Robert A mes the waster anl Alma Relwln, Fanlta Marinoff and Blanch Frederic! the other players of distinction. It Is a daring plav. but one that compels Interest by Its sheer dramatic strength, and the local reviewers found only words of commendation for play and players alike. Due In a few weeks will be “The Melody AMUSEMENTS.

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of Money,” by George H. Atkinson. Bessie Barriscale draws near to Broadway in “The Skirt," which received favorable comment from the critics of the East. “The Title,” by the noted English author, Arnold Bennett, Is to be done by Richard G. Herndon early in November. .Clara Clemens, the beloved daughter of the late beloved humorist. Twalt, is due to arrive in New Yor-. next weok for concerts. Avery Hopwood is engaged in finishing “The Demi Virgin,” which will be produced by A. H. Woods. Hazel Dawn is said to be cast for the lead. GOODRICH SAILS ON RUSS MISSION Says Relief Service Will Make Friends for U. S. NEW YORK, Sept. 17. —Former Governor James Goodrich of Indiana, sailed today on the steamer Kroonland to Join the staff of Colonel William N. Haskell, head of the American Relief Administration’s Russian expedition. Before going to Russia, Mr. Goodrich will confer with Russian Director Walter L. Brown in London. Mrs. Goodrich, who accompanied her husband, will spend the winter in Italy. “While there Is an utter absence of politics in the Hoover relief work this country gains by it a degree of wholesonuled gratitude from the people It helps that never could be gained by all the astute politicians In the world," said Mr. Goodrich in a final interview today. “Th* generation we will help save from starvation will be our friends, no matter what sort of government rules in Russia.” MOSCOW. Sept. 17.—The first American relief squad, under direction of Elmer Burland of San Francisco, was on the way today from Moscow to the famine stricken Kazan' district. The relief workers -arried sufficient foo 1 supplies to feed twenty thousand children in the famine area for a month. The cargo includes (lour, sugar, milk, cocoa and fats. Vernon Kellogg, an American relief worker, arrived here last night to make a detailed report to the Hoover relief administration

AMUSEMENTS. G BAND/ “THE NEW DIRECTOR” J. FRANCIS CORINNE America’s Most Natural T< nor DOOLEY & SALES VAUGHN COMFORT In Their 1021 Kdltion of AsftlNted by lay Wwit Jono, Will Yer, Jsm The Marvel of th I*in.no. CLAYTON WHITE MILLICENT MOWER AND COMPANY AN ORIGINAL IDEA, In “Cherie,” a Comedy “Spirit of Melody” VALDA SEALO Fascinating, Dainty Danscuse The Almost Human Seal AESOP’S FABLES PATHE NEWS A Laughing Comedy Cartoon World’s Latest Events

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IN THE LAND OF MAKE BELIEVE (Continued From Page Six.) the wild and illegal escapades of its entertainers. Movie and stage people will do well ! to obey faithfully the same laws and moral standards of the American public. • -I- -I- -IAnd history repeats Itself. Another good show "starved to death” In Indianapolis. That was the fate or “Three Live Ghosts," one of the keenest and best acted farce-comedies seen on the stage for several seasons, which was at the Murat for the first half of the week. It is not my province to find fault w.th the public for not patronizing the real things of the stage. It Is my duty to give my own truthful opinion of each show reviewed. If I fall to do that, 1 am only a “cheat." I have made myself unpopular In some circles where 1 have criticised some shows very adversely. I found no merit to several shows last season and yet one show In question did a tremendous business from a box office standpoint. The few who saw “Three Live Ghosts” at the Murat appeared to be delighted with the natural charm of the story as well as with the cast. The Chicago public failed to support this farce although New York kept it on view for more than seven months Indications are that the road tour will be discontinued. -I- -I- -lMary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks sail from New York about Sept. 24. In Europe they will visit various capitals and at the same time present the merits of American motion pictures and generally promote an accord between the | Amorlcan motion picture industry and , the trade and public abroad, according j to word received by this department. ; They will personally introduce their own i latest production*—Miss Pickford, “Liti tlie Dord Fauntleroy” and Mr. Fairbanks hla, “The Three Musketeers." It is within the range of possibility that one or both of the stars will undertake the production of a picture In a foreigp location before returning to their home in Hollywood. Cal. j Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks

have their own distributing organization in Europe with more than twenty branches. They are to visit all of these. In their contact with foreign motion picture people and the public they intend to show that the European film industry has nothing to fear from legitimate American competition. The thought is to be advanced that motion pictures, whatever their origin, are a world wide business and that only worth while pictures, American or other, will find a universial market. Mary

AMUSEMENTS. Continuous u/audeville c ill the time - 1 until 11 PM. i Next Week t UnfruToM. Brow J ofthe famous SROWtJ Soother's Saxaphome S/X offers' the niftif 'f* fl JV/UJT/CAL A/OVEUsTSS' A Melcdy Divertisement Packed With Pep and Originality , SHERMAN, VAN and HYMAN Big League Entertainers ! Mahoney & Cecils Joseiyn & Turner At the Beach At the Races THE DANCE PARTY A Jazzological Classic Sands Mack Cos. Uyeda Japs Comedy Pantomimists Foot Jugglers I BEN TURPIN In “Love’s Outcast” '

LAST TIVO The Droll Musical Comedy, PRICES: today. “ABE MARTIN” ETMPI IQirC ALL NEXT WEEK LllULlOll O MAT., SAT. ONLY DIRECT FROM AN ALL-SUMMER RUN AT THE TIMES SQUARE THEATER, NEW YORK. I Second Edition of “The Century Midnight Whirl,” the Hit of~Hits | In Indianapolis Last Season. csSS "'<* CUAS.WNINfiK-'MmWTO vE W^£?c J Ni GOULD ana the „. MLLKMI&V OfOm ; Jijfj, # 1/ 100 PROOF JOYI PRICES: NIGHTS, 50c to $2.50; MAT. SAT., 50c to $2.00 3 NIGHTS ftEPT PRICES ” V* EVE. 50c to $1.50 and Wed. Mat. m / MAT.soctosl.oo Commencing U s.at. Thur. TWIN BED S WITH ELAINE IVANS AND SAME MATCHLESS CAST -nil nsn.w ,-Rm.v.sATi kiiu. skit orr. I. mat. .ATi Hn.n.

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HILLTOP THEATRE Blaine and Howard Streets. Sun., “The Wonderful Chanoe;” Mon., “The White Horseman:” Tuea., “HU Brother’s Keeper:” Wed., “Big Town Ideas;” Thors., "The Tiger’s Coat;” Frl., “The Avenging Arrow;’* Sat., “The One Man Trail.”

LINCOLN THEATRE Cor. S. East and Lincoln Sts. Sun., “The K ent nek lans Mon., “Midnight Gamholsi" Tues., “Bucking the Tiger;” Wed., “The Imp;” Thuro., “The Dangerous MomentFrt., “The Tiger's Coat;" Sat., “Th* Killer.”

Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks are virtually to travel as "ambassadors of good will.” BLONDE’S VITIM SENTENCED. LILLIE, Sept. 17.— Paul Ooursler, ft young student, who, during the war, was a pupil of the "Blonde Lady,” the director of a band of German spies, has been condemned to ten years' imprisonment for his participation in the work of the gang.

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