Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 113, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 September 1921 — Page 1

THE WEATHER Fair tonight and Thursday. Cooler tonight

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COLORADO NO LONGER STATE OF MINING MEN Silver Can Not Be Taken Out at Profit. TURN TO FARMING Tourist Business Also r Helps Keep Money in Circulation. Special to Indiana Daily Times and Philadelphia Public Ledger. By RICHARD SPILLANE. DENVER, Colo., Sept. 21.—Denver means Colorado, otherwise the Silver State and the Centennial State. The silver is a misnomer. There Is little silver mined Here today. It doesn’t pay despite the Pittman act. Mining men say silver can he mined profitably only as a by-product. Today Colorado is an agricultural land. In this field it has made great progress, although less than one-third of its area is Under cultivation. Wheat ranks first with a yield of about 25.000.0tW bushels. Beet sugar second, alfalfa third and eoru fourth. The potato crop is immense and sorghums bulk big. Os course every one knows of Colorado cantaloupes by reason of the Rocky fords, but the fruits, particularly apples aud peaches, pears and cherries bring six times the money total of the cantaloupe. Truck farms abound. Perhaps the finest cabbages of the country are grown here The dairy business has grown amazingly. Last year it amounted to S2B,C 0.000. The livestock from Colorado farms bring a yearly return perhaps three times that of the State's metal output. Goue are the glories of Leadville. Cripple Creek, Sllverton, Aspen and such •places. Men talk beet sugar, improved livestock, tire factories, the tourist traffic, merchandising, industrial enterprises. Denver is the jobbing center of a great mountain region stretching well north Into Wyoming ana -wn deep into New Mexico arid reaching *uto a portion of Utah. Trade has been progressing. Lorally it has been a trifle better than the average of Eastern cities. This is ex plained in part by tbe t mrist business. Last year 440,966 tourists were booked here. Tourist purchases have made July the second best month in the year In Denver stores, December ranking first. Department store reports are about the same as those of Eastern cities, an increase in purchasing with a decrease In money volume. July, 1921, for all the retailers reporting shows 10.9 per cent in money less than July. 1920. Warehouses are bare of goods and merchants are buying in accordance with this seasonal requirement, but not laying In excessive stock. The most prominent department store bead in the city considers conditions satisfactory and says merchants are slowly and steadily recovering from the losses sustained through the forced sacrifice of goods bought at peak prices. Tbe biggest single industrial concern of the State is the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company, which in its coat mines and its steel mills, its lime quarries nnd ore properties normally employs 14.000 men. Its business might be classified as one half coal and one half steel. Its plant Is the only one west of the Misslslppl manufacturing pig iron. COMPANY HAS ORDER FOR RAILS.

The anomalous situation i s presented today of the company hating its iron mines and Its lime quarries shut down and operating onty its rolling mills and ‘■♦ts wire mills as need requires and yet It has orders booked for 61.01 X) tons of rails. The pipe foundry operates intermittently and wire nails and staples are manufactured only as needs requires which means about 33' 1-3 per cent of that departments capacity. There is evidence of a sight increase of orders for wire mills products, but It remains to be seen If this Is permanent. The company is capable of producing 300.000 tons of rails annually. Orders for 1021 were substantial and the mills worked two shifts until after April. Then distress cries came from the railroads, asking for deferred rollings. When these became insistent the rail mills were shut down. The company hopes to resume operations of the rail mills in November. This depends, however, on the ability of the railroads to take the products. Meanwhile the orders remain booked. Colorado has more coal than any other section of America. Over the divide, in the territory of which Glenwood Springs is the center, there? are enormous deposits of highly volatile coking coal. Farther west in the Summerset district there are other large fields. In the Durange section the supply Is practically uniim ited. Lignite abounds oil the way north of Denver into Wyoming. In the Canon City district there is a flue grade of sub bituminous. In the Walsen.hu rg and Trinidad neighborhoods there is coal. At Crested Butte, in the center of the State, there are many seams of anthracite and jieml anthracite. The Tnited States geo "logical survey estimates there is enough coal in Colorado to supply America for a century or more. RESTRICTIONS ON’ POWER POSSIBILITIES. Its prospects for hydro-electric development also art? gryat If restrictions on the harnessing of the wild streams are modified. Beet sugar has become a big industry. The Great Western Sugar Company which operates In fifteen counties and has ten plants in Colorado, has a normal output of 7,000,000 bags of sugar annually, a bag of sugar running 1(0 pounds. It contracts with the farmers either on a guar anteed price or on option ns to price up to May 15. Beet pulp mikes an excellent cattle food if not given in too large quantities and this feed stiffens Colorado cattle production considerably. Ex-Governor Ammon, who is one of the best Informed men in the State agriculturally, says Colorado is in good condi(Contlnued on Page Four.) WEATHER ! Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the twenty-four hours ending 7 m.. Sept. 22. 1921 : Fair tonight and Thursday; cooler tonight. HOURLY TEMPERATURE. 8 a m... (VS 7 a. m ;.. (VS 8 a. m CVS 9 a m 6fi 10 a. m 87 11 a. m 70 12 (noon) 74 1 p. m 75 1 2 p. m ... 76

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BENNIE HILL HURT IN RACE CRASH

PRINCIPALS IN RAPPE TRAGEDY AND TORN GARMENT

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Witnesses, who ran to the rescue of Miss Virginia Uappc, after her cries from Arbuckle's room were heard, testified that her clothing was torn so badly that they could not redress her. The above illustration shows the shirtwaist the Sian beauty wore at the time and how it was torn. Fred Fisbtaek. Los Angeles motion picture director, is being sought by the authorities In connection with the case. Miss Vera Cumberland, night nurse at the bedside of Miss Rnppe, is said to have already given damaging testimony to the police against Arbuekle. Miss Betty Campbell, a show girl, is alleged to have revealed a number of facts not before brought out about Arbuckle’s gay party. She charges that she was an noyed there by one of the men guests. Miss Joyce Clark was not at Arbrn kle s party, but she has been questioned ty the police regarding the story of the “party" told by her friend, Z.ey Pyvron. Lowell Sherman, actor, seen In Chicago yesterday. says Arbuekle was not at fault.

SURGERY WILL PLAY PART IN FATTY’S CASE Prosecutor and Judge Call in Medical Advisors. SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 21—Women will hem “Fatty” Arbuekle in on every side when he' appears before Judge Lazarus tomorrow for preliminary hearing on a murder charge. The movie comedian, accused of assaulting aud thus causing the death of Virginia Ilappe, a\ress, will have his hearing in “women y court"—that is the court set aside for complaints made by women. The complainant against Arbuekle is Mrs. Bambine Maude Delmont. Judge Lazarus announced no men would be admitted to the courtroom until all the women who wanted to enter had found .-.eats. This means that the spectator's seats will be packed with women. District Attorney Brady is awaiting word from New York that District Attorney Swan in that city had intercepted Lowell Sherman, movie actor, wanted here as a witness in the Arbuekle case. Sherman who is a “movie villinn” was one of the guests at Arbuckle’s “wild party” at which Virginia Rappe was fatally injured. As preparations were completed by both State and defense for the preliminary hearing, it became increasingly evident that on medical testimony may rest the film comedian's fate. The medical aspects of the case may occupy the entire initial session of the hearing before police Judge Sylilan Lazarus. Seven witnesses Jmve been summoned for the first session, but it was admitted that probably not more than three can be heard. Indications of the emphasis to be laid on the medical evidence were to be found in an announcement from the office of District Attorney Brady that a board of medical advisers would sit at the State's (Continued on Page Six.)

Department of Justice Scans Ku-Klux Klan With View to an Investigation

Special to Indiana Daily Times and Philadelphia Public Ledger. WASHINGTON, Sept. 21.—Whether the Federal Government is warranted in attempting to restrain the activities of the Ku-Klux Klan will be determined by Attorney General Daugherty as the result of a series of conferences he is holding with his assistants, including William J. Burns, chief of the Bureau of Investigation, and District Attorney Hayward of New York. The Klan and its activities will be given careful scrutiny ty the Department of Justice, Mr. Daugherty said, and if evidence Is unearthed showing violations of law, action will be taken, probably in the form of a grand jury investigation. The Government, the attorney general asr serted, does not propose to be intimidated by a mask and white robe. District attorney Hayward conferred witu the attorney general Tuesday and 1* expected to be back la Washington

Entered as Second Class Matter. July 25. 1914, at Postofflee, Indianapolis. Ind., under act March 3. 1879.

OPERATORS IN W. VA. MUST MEET LEADERS OF UNIONS—KENYON CHARLESTON, W. Va., Sept. 21.—Joint conferences of unionists and operators as a basis for the settlement of West Virginia's mine troubles will be recommended by the Senate Investigating Committee, it was learned authoritatively today. The recommendations will he made by Senators Kenyon and Shortridge, who have been conducting informal hearings In the trouble zone. Drastic measures to force settlement will be urged if the joint confer-

ences fail, it was said. Conferences between unionists and operators has been sought by miners' officials for many weeks. There appeared little prospect the coal operators now will agree to such sessions, as they consider it would mean recognition of the union. Kenyon said formal investigations would be transferred to West Virginia soon. Hearings probably will be held first in Huntington, he said.

Pershing Is Feted by Mayor of Havre on Visit to France HAVRE, Sept. 21<—Gen. John J Pershing arrived here today. Havre was beflagged in honor of the Amerl can commander-in-chief who has returned to France to escort back to the United States the body of America's “unknown soldier.” Gen. Franchet d'Espersy nnd Captain L'Hopiteau, representing Marshal Focb, welcomed General Pershing. “I'm glad lo be back." Pershing said, “and glad it's under different circumstances,’’ he added laughingly. General Pershing was entertained at luncheon at the Hotel de Ville, where the major was host.

for another session on the subject of the Klan before the end of the week. Chief Burns discussed the situation with Mr. Daugherty today and presented interesting Information regarding tne activities of the Klan which has been gathered by agents of the Bureau of Investigation The attorney general Is Inclined to doubt whether the Government could make a case against the Klan on the basis of Its literature and general principles, a line of procedure which some State and city officials have indicated might be taken. Mr. Daugherty said apparently the open procedure of the Klan had been entirely within the law, but what might have been hatched and carried out In secret or as the result of Its secret sessions was another matter and probably worthy of careful Investigation.—Copyright, 1921, by Public Ledger Company.

INDIANAPOLIS, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1921.

Indianapolis Has Blast , Too; No t Serious When an explosion reverberated through the downtown streets shortly after J o’clock today vision* of a bomb outrage came Into the minds of hundreds of pedestrian* who raced toward the scene of (hr report. It wae only a manhole, however, that was blown off by sewer gas at Maryland und Pennsylvania streets. A* the crowd gathered a second manhole let go and caused momentary dismay among the spectators who were being crowded over the street intersection by constant accretion* to the fringes of the gathering. The force of die explosion was great enough to break windows In nearby buildings. A workman was overcome by gas In the Maryland street sewer several days ago. Traffic Officer Eugene O’Sullivan was almost over the manhole when It blew off. With apparent unconcern he moved Id* semaphore over near the other manhole and then it went. lie next selected a place far removed from the tricky covers and while keeping an eye on the traffic, he was giving the manhole lids the once over occasionally-. ASKS RECEIVER FOR BAKING CO. Oscar Rouse filed suit In Superior Court, Room 4, today asking that a receiver be appointed for the Lang Baking Company. He asserts the company owes him s]o,ooo.

HERE’S UP-TO-DATE CHAPERONE USED BY FOND CHICAGO PARENTS

CHICAGO, Sept. 21.—Fond Chicago parents now chaperone their fiapper daughters by dictograph. The mechanical device has been put Into operation to supplement the heavenly vigil kept over working girls and others. Gone are the days when a stern matron sat In the parlor while the household pet entertained her dashing young suitor. That custom was tabooed when young men refused to call on eha peroned daughters, it is believed. The chaperone, it was often complained, usually did all the talking and ate most of the bonbons. But now, take it from Mrs. Alice Clemens, veteran Chicago policewoman, the dictograph Is being used

CONGRESS NOW ON JOB; HASTE IS G.O.P. MOTTO Harding Plans Organized Effort to Prevent Delay. TREATY TO SENATE President Sends Documents to Upper House. WASHINGTON, Sept. 21—Congress was back on the job today, ready to jam through the Administration s legislative program. Both houses met at noon with the prospect of continuous sessions until late into next year. The three peace treaties to end the war officially for America reached the Senate shortly after the Senate session opened. The $3,200,000,000 tax revision bill was reported prompt'y to the Senate by Senator Penrose, chairman of the Finance Committee. No eleventhhour changes were made. The lienee treaties were carried to the Senate by a White House messenger In reporting the lux measure. Senator Penrose said consideration would not begin until Monday no that returning Senators may have an opportunity to study Its provisions.

HA III) IMi TAKES STEPS FOII ACTIOS Special t“ Indiana Dally Times and Philadelphia Public Ledger. it, ROBERT BARKY, WASHINGTON. Sept. 21. —President Harding has take i the initiative to lay for formation of a definite program of legislation which will restore popular confidence in the ability of Congress to function in a businesslike manner. The reassembling today of both houses after the summer recess occurs under circumstances most favorable to the President's point of view. Returning members were impressed by contact with the “hoaie folks' thal the Nation needs less of political discussion cud more of organized effort than either of the two parties has given during recent years. The President was advised by party leaders the need of the hour was organization. He learned in his conferences with Republican Senators who visited the White House that systematic filibuster lag against three important measures may tie possible through absence of a cohesive organization which would act courageously to Invoke cloture. If need be, to circumvent obstructionists. The anti beer bill, the railroad financing leg islation and tariff revision ure the measures against which proloi ged debate might be invoked as a weapon of the opposition. The House will remain lo virtual re cess while the Senate undertakes to clear Its 1 adly clogged calendar The senate (Continued on Page Six.)

Spiked Club Weapon of Murderer Who Kills 3

DOW AG I AC, Mich., Sept. 21.—A bloodstained club matted with hair and from which bent nails protrude, und a single bloudy finger print constitute the clews upon which authorities arc working today in an effort to solve the mysterious murder of William Monroe, 43, Ills wife Mary, 42, and their daughter, Neva, 17. The bodies of the three were found at their home on the outskirts of the city yes terday. * Mystery shrouded lhe triple murder more completely than ever when the coroner’s Jury impanell Ml today to protie tha death* adjourned until tomorrow in tha hope that some new clew to the slayings could he found. Authorities confessed themselves completely baffled In their search for the slayer and for a motive for the < rime. Physicians hoi 1 out but scant hope for (he recovery of Ardith Monroe, who wns found unconscious and badly beaten in the room where the bodies of her slain family lay. Little 12-year-old Ardith Monroe, also badly beaten about the head and In a partial stupor, was alive when the bodies of other members of the families were , found. The girl regained consciousness this morning, but could give no dew to how the slayings had been accomplished. Police made every effort to obtain a statement from her, but it was evident the attack occurred in the dark and that the child was struck down before she knew what was occurring. The girl is in a critical condition. RELIEVE Ml KDER OCCURRED SATURDAY' NIGHT. It is believed the three members of the Monroe family were murdered Saturday night nnd that the girl Ardith lay two days In the same bed with her sister’s (Continued on I’nge Kle,yen.)

In many of our best families. “The Instrument Is usually strung behind the davenport or the piano,” said Mrs.'Clemens, "and the receiving end is upstairs. "The parent, who has a perfect right to use whatever device she sees fit to protect her daughter. Is at the other end. "Unless wire trouble intervenes, the person at the receiving end usually knows what Is going on In the parlor. "If the young folks keep on talking it is all right, but if there are thunders of silence It’s the parents’ cue to enter and usually the young man’s tip to depart—hastily.” And w<-e be unto the young men who registers a loud smack oyer the wire, said Mrs. Clemens.

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Car Jumps Over I Retaining Wall at the Speedway Automobile Is Completely Wrecked—Mechanician Also Injured. j Bennie 1 1HI. auto race driver, and An i dre Frank, his mechanician, were injured this afternoon when their race car went \ over the south retaining wall at the ln- | dianapolis Motor Speedway while in the tenth lap of the speed event staged for | the entertainment of visiting members ! of the Society of Steel Treaters, j First aid examination of the injured race men did not disclose any serious ; hurts, but both were badly shaken up j aud bruised. They were quickly rushed to one of the local hospitals for further , examination and treatment. • 1111 l received a cut on the left leg and his right ear and nose were cut. His face and left arm also were corn slightly. Injuries to Frank, the mechanician, con- ! slated of a cut arm. It was regarded a miraculous escape from death for the race men ter their car jumped the retaining wall, bounded in circular fashion and then turned over. , The car was a total wreck. CLAYCOMBE AND VOTERS’ LEAGUE BREAK Open Breach Comes on Demand for Garvin Indorsement. PARTY LINES HIT A wide open breach between Lloyd D Fluycombe, Republican nominee for councilman of the Fourth district, and some leaders In the Ex Service Voters League developed today. Mr Claycombe is one of the three ex servl-e men whom the league has been backing in the mu nlclpal campaign. A demand, said to be led by Byron (’ Young, president; George G. Klnler. sec retar.v: Bussell J. Ryan and Humphrey t' Harrington, members of the executive committee of the ex Service Voters' League, and Thomas Garvin, Democratic nominee for city Judge, whom the league also has indorsed, that Mr. Claycombe openly Indorse Garvin caused the break, it was understood. Young is said to be an ‘‘anti Shank" Republican while Klnler, Kvan and liar rington are Democrats. Mr Claycombe was called into a meeting held at the , league headquarters in the Hauh build ; lug last Monday afternoon, it was re ported, and there Rally told he would have to Indorse Garvin, although Garvin j is on the Democratic and ('luyeo.ube the Republican ticket* Claycombe flatly re fused. It is understood, and today issued o statement in which he explained his position. Claycombe'* statement was as follows: "Political parties develop out of differences in the conceptions people have of (Continued on Page Eleven.)

The Middle West has been the scene of many aocalled "ax murders" in which whole families have been wiped out. The murderer iu only a few cases has been caught. Experts usually lay such crimes as the one In Dowaglnc to Insanity. Recent “ax murders" In the Middle West : Colorado Springs. Colo., 1911. 11. C. Wayne, wife and child aud Mrs. A. J Burnham and two children. Monmouth, 111., 1911. William E. Dawson, wife and daughter. Ellsworth. Kan, 1911, William Showman, wife and three children. Paola. Kan.. 1912. Rollin Hudson and wife. Villlsca, iowa. 1912, J. B. Moore, four children aud two guest* Columbia, Mo., 1012, Mrs. Mary Wilson nnd Mrs. George Moore. Chicago, 1914, Jacob Neslesla. wife, daughter and grandaughtcr. Chicago, 1914, Mr. and Mrs. J. Milich aud granduughter Aurora, ill-, 1913, Mrs. Jennie Peterson. Dowagiar, Mich., 1921, William Monroe, wife and daughter. Turtle Lake. N. I).. 1920, Jacob Wolfe, wife, five children and chore boy. St. Paul, Minn , Sept 19, 1921, Mrs. Josephine DerviehoTisky.

‘Divorce Evil Is Part of Marriage Evil,’ Says Miss Thayer, Probation Officer

(EDITOR'S NOTE —This is the thirteenth of a series of articles dealing with the dtvoree evil, its problems and Its remedy, as reflected In the official records and opinions ot the local judges.) BY WALTER It. lIICKMAX. That the “divorce evil Is a part of the marriage evil” is the contention of Miss Laurel C. Thayer, probation .fficer of the city court who daily sees the appaltng results of both ‘‘evils,’’ “Marriage and divorce laws, like all social Institutions have evolved from society itself and vary according to time and place,” Miss Thayer states. Continuing she said: “I mean by this that only a study of the institution of marriage will give the key to the solution cf the divorce prob-

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1,000 PERSONS KILLED BY NITROGEN BLAST AT GERMAN PLANT Hundreds of Others Hurt as Explosion Wrecks Chemical Works at Ludwigshafen —Houses Destroyed. FORCE OF SHOCK FELT FOR 45 MILES BERLIN, Sept. 21.—The town of Oppau in the Rhine, Palatinate, was completely destroyed today in an explosion of the chemical works there, according to advices reaching Berlin tonight. Neighboring cities have converted their schools and public buildings into hospitals to care for the wounded who survived the disaster and were carried from the scene by improvised ambulances and trains. Twelve hundred persons are reported to have been killed in the blast which caused damage of 150,000,000 marks. Oppau is a town near Ludwigshafen. BERLIN. Sept. 21. —One thousand persons were reported killed, hundreds were injured, three railway trains were buried and portions of tha towns of Mannheim and Ludwigshafen were destroyed by a series of explosions in a chemical works there today, according to press dispatches. The explosion started in the Oppouer Works in Ludwigshafen, these advices said. One terrific detonation followed another, spreading death and destruction. Huge masses of debris were hurled into the air, burying victims and houses in a rain of wreckage. First reports said seven hundred were estimated dead. Later advices to the Lokal Anzeiger stated one thousand were believed to have perished. The jarring force of the explosions was felt as far away as Frankfort. a distance of forty-five miles.

MINERS HOLD OUT FOR WAGE STANDARDS Official Speaks for Improvement Over Present. W. VA. TROUBLE UP r — - \ Tbe report* of Philip Murray, vice president of the l lilted Mine Workers of America, will be found on Cage 8. nnd lhe report of William Green, International secretary-treasurer, will be found on Page J. v__ ' The determination of the United Mine Workers of America to maintain their present wage standards at any cost became more and more evident as the international convention progressed today. All of the national officers have touched on the wage demand proposal, but especially emphatic statements were made by Philip Murray, international vice president, in his report. The reading of reports was completed at the morning session and the regular order of business was taken up this afternoon. Especially significant whs the statement of Vice President Murray that •‘with the traditional policies of our great organization forever in mind, I am sure that ii is the purpose of this convention to declare to the world that we propose not only to bold what we have got 'but improve upon the same upon the expiration of the present agreement.” This and other statements were taken to mean that the miners intend lo lend every effort to enforce the demands ex ported to be voiced at the present convention. TOUCHES TROUBLE I.V WEST VIRGINIA. Intimation that trouble will again break out in West Virginia were contained in the statements of the vice president. "Federal troops did restore quiet in the di*turbed area,” he said. "I am satis fled that there will be no disturbances in the mining field* of West Virginia during the period that Federal troops occupy the affected sections, but when the soldiers of the Federal Government leave the State, they are going to leave behind them tlie source of all this evil." The morning session opened with the report of the credentials committee in which the seats of sixteen delegates were contested. Eight of tile delegates are from Illinois Before the opening of the session it was announced at international headquarters that Samuel Gompers. president of the American Federation of Labor (Continued on Page Eleven.)

lem. And the roots of the problem go far deeper than any Indianapolis judge has yet indicated 111 the Times. "Since women are somewhat interested in the marriage question, and since all local law makers, judges and court reporters are men, It might even up things a bit if you were to ask some of the world's great women what they have to say about it. "Here, for instance, Is Annie Besant, leader of one of the world movements In religious thought. To liberate women from slavery (I know you men do not like that word) has been part of her life work. “When we know that even today, in some parts of the world, women are bought and sold, we should not be surprised that in this county, there are many women who have supported their children (Continued on Page Four.)

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The cities of Mannheim and Ludwigshafen are separated by the Rhine. While the explosions occurred iu Ludwigshafen in the Oppouer Chemical Works, there, lhe effect was almost as terrible in Mannheim. It was reported that a great quantity nf artificial nitr.igen blew up, causing the disaster. However, there was so much confusion and panic it was impossible to determine just what happened. Only fragmentary reports giving a hint of the scenes that followed the disaster. were available at first as telephone and telegraph lines were destroyed. Ludwigshafen lias a population of about 61,000, of whom many are employed in the vast chemical works. "'v. Mannheim, with a population of about' 140.000. also has chemical works and factories, and an extensive residential area, ft, is the seat of a grand ducal palace. Nitrogen, such as is being manufactured at Ludwigshafen. is in great demand as fertilizer. Extensive experiments are understood to have been conducted in Germany recently with artificial nitrogen. BRITISH FAIL TO SEE USE OF ARMSPARLEY Officials Hold Success of Conference in Doubt. By EARLE C. REEVES. LONDON, Sept. 21—British oflF cialdom has adopted an attitude of utmost pessimism regarding the success of the Washington conference on limitation of armaments and Far Eastern affairs. This was revealed today in official quarters. Marquis Curzon. Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, returned unexpectedly from his holiday. Almost simultaneously the official agenda of the Washington conference was published here. From a source close to the Foreign Secretary your correspondent obtained the British official viewpoint, based upon the official program of the conference, and it was a most amazing revelation. SAY PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS LACKING. The Washington agenda, it was declared. lacks practical suggestions. Great Britain had been led to expect that Pacific problems would be discussed first and limitaXjon of armaments second. The agenda now leads British officials to believe that land disarmament heads the list and the informant pointed out that Britain fears this will lead to involved. detailed discussions between France, Italy ami Japan, which would become interminable. British officials believe land disarmament cannot be solved without preliminary eonferenees to arrange a basis. In this same connection it was pointed out that France takes the position she will not limit her land armaments unless given the assurance of tripartite agreement by which Britain and America would come to her aid if attacked. “The agenda as a whole is difficult to understand in relation to the supposed (Continued on Page Six.) COLONEL GETS MENOHEER JOB Advanced Above Mitchell and Made Chief of Army Air Service. WASHINGTON. Sept. 21.—President Harding today appointed Col. M. M. Patrick to be Chief of the Army air service, succeeding Maj. Gen. C. T. Menoheer. General Menoheer's resignation followed friction between himself and lien. William Mitchell, assistant chief of air service. Colonel Farr k was in command of the American air forces in France during the war. He will tie raised to the rank of major general. General Mitch, T will be retained for the present as assistant chief of the Army air service, Secreta/y of War Weeks announced.