Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 187, Indianapolis, Marion County, 16 December 1921 — Page 19

GERMANS PLEAD BANKRUPTCY OF THEIR COUNTRY Indemnity Demands Basis of Nation’s Crash, Press Asserts. CRISIS LONG FORESEEN BERLIN, Dec- 16.— Chancellor W'irth was eummoned by the Reichstag foreign relations committee today to explain the new policy of the government as affected by the note to the Inter-allied Reparations Commission announcing that the January installment of the indemnity cannot be paid. It is possible a sbakeup of the cabinet will follow, in view of the threats being made against Germany in France. BERLIN, Dec. 16.—Tne German crash has come. Germany today virtually confesses national bankruptcy. The German note to the interallied reparations commission, announcing that the government cannot pay the Indemnity installments due In January and February, was the chief topic of conversation in official circles and the press. “The note was the culmination of a crisis lor.g foreseen,” Bald the Centrist newspaper Germania, organ of Chancellor W'irth. The Chancellor hastily tried to fulfill his promises and the country's pledges." “The German reparations problem has become a world problem," said the \ ossische Zeltung. SUGGEST REVISION OF V? TREATY. Despite the French threats of military pressure against Germany, the keynote of the German press is that the allied statesmen are coming to realize that revision of the Versailles treaty is necessary. Newspapers say allied bankers realize that Germany is not fit to receive credits so long as she remains under the obligations of the treaty and the London indemnity ultimatum. The Berliner Tageblatt expresses the hope that a world conference will be called to consider the financial and economic situation, especially In central Europe. “Now that the Irish problem seems out of the way. England is In a position to turn to world economic problems." said the Berliner Tageblatt. “Therefore we may hope that an International meeting will be held to solve these questions.” fsATS GERMAN NOTE SOUNDS BANKRUPTCY. The Deutsche Allgemeina Zeitnng, owned by Hugo Stinnes, declared the German note means “bankruptcy of the policy of fulfillment.” Reactionary newspapers warned against “getting absolute financial control of Germany." Germany's failure to pay means the downfall of the whole policy of the W'irth government. The Chancellor's cabinet was based on the promise to pay indemnity. His political opponents were active today especially the nationalists. It Is feared communists will attempt to capitalize the situation and precipiate disorders. PLAN TO DECLARE GERMANY BANKRUPT PARIS, Dec. 16.—France plans to throw Germany into bankruptcy, it was semiofficially stated here today, s At the London conference between * Premiers Lloyd George and Briand the

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following plan will be suggested by France: 1. The allies are to recognize the bankruptcy of Germany. 2. An allied commission Is to take charge of German tax collections and assets Just as would be done in the case of a private bankrupt. 1 The printing of paper marks Is to be halted. 4. The commission is to control the customs and tobacco and coal monopolies. 5. The agreement would be binding under an arrangement similar to Wiesbaden agreement. • PARIS, Dec. 16.—Demand for further military occupation of German soli as a result of Germany's announcement that she cannot pay the indemnity installment due Jan. 15, was made today by "Pertinax,” political editor of the Echo De Paris. He says there “should be a continuation of the occupational plans which were interrupted last May when Germany accepted the allies' indemnity ultimatum.” At that time France was insisting on occupation of the Ruhr district containing Germany’s coal mines. “It is not difficult to foresee what reply the allies will make to the German note.” said Petit Parislen, a government organ. “It is known England seems disposed to relinquish her claims on Germany and accept German bonds in payment for allied debts. This would facilitate the issue of an international loan. If the loan Is made, America undoubtedly would participate and would furnish Germany with the gold necessary to make her indemnity payments to the allies." Newly Married Pair Nearly Asphyxiated BALTIMORE, Md„ Dee. 16—Arthur Moser Rnd Mrs. nelen Whitcomb Moser, wedded only four hours, were found unconscious from coal gas poisoning in their newly established home at Pikesville near Baltimore early today. The gas fumes came from a stove on the first floor. The couple were revived after two hours of heroic work. Chinese Make Fire of Expensive Drug’s SHANGHAI, China. Dec. 16.—More than 50,000,000 worth of opium, heroin, mor- ' phine and other contraband drugs which have fallen into the hands of the local | authorities during the past several months were burned in Shanghai at the ' customs’ kilns in the presence of customs ; officials, representatives of the municipality and of the Chinese provincial and local i officials. The burning was the largest since i $11,000,000 worth of opium was destroyed jin Canton by Commissioner Lin. During | the past few months a number of sensaj tional opium seizures have been made by | Shanghai police. Perhaps the largest was : the capturing of more than a quarter I million dollars’ worth of opium when it I was being hauled through the street in ; a truck 'camouflaged as a soda water | factory wagon.

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PERU INCLINES TOWARD U. S. AS MEDIATOR Chilean Proposal Will Be Refused and Reply Is Being Drafted. HATRED LASTS 40 YEARS LIMA, Peru, Dec. 10.—Peru regards the United States as the one powerfully qualified to act as mediator In the dispute with Chile over the territory of TaenaAriea, President Augusto Legula declared today In an exclusive interview given the United Press. At the same time President Leguia stated in effect that the Chilean proposal for settlement of the dispute would bs refused. The reply to the Chilean proposal Is being drafted and probably will be forwarded to Santiago within a few hours. ARGUES WITIT CHILE ON ONE POINT. The President, however, stated Peru Is wholly in agreement with Chile on at least one definite point and Hint Is the desire for an early settlement of the long standing controversy. “Settlement of the Irish controversy and the amazing achievements of the Washington conference have demonstrated to the world that the seemingly impossible can often be accomplished,” said President Legula. A plebiscite proposal, however, we cannot consider for It is obviously impossible to accept settlement according to the terms of a contract which should have been executed thirty years ago. “The values and conditions in the last generation have changed not only materially, but also morally and In any adjustment of this unfulfilled contract now we must lay the matter before a competent court of arbitration, openly and freely, concealing nothing. “Only In this manner can forty years of accumulated hatreds passions, suspicious and wrongs he finally liquidated and anew and brighter chapter opened in the history of Western South America. PRAISES UNITED STATES LEADERSHIP. “Peru has long regarded the United States as the one powerfully qualified to act in this matter and recent achievements render Washington's position of leadership In great movements of International accord and amity, even mor secure. “Peru Is prepared to lay its cards face us on the table and I trust Chile Is prepared to do likewise. If a settlement could be arrived at on fair and open grounds, I would regard it as one of the greatest acUievemedts of my administration opening wide the doors so long closed *o anew era of commercial and social Intercourse among the republics of •he west coast."—Copyright, 1921, by Untied Press. Reserve Cops Asked to Turn in Badges Members of the Citizens Police Reserve who have, not turned in their badges ami collected their dollar deposit therefor were urged to do so Immediately by George W. Williams, executive secretary of the board of public safety, today. The reserve has been abolished by the board. About half of the members have surrendered their badges, Mr. Williams said. It is deßtred to get all of them in before the end of the present administration for the purpose of clearing the records.

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HOSIERY" BUSTER BROWN PURE THREAD SILK HOSE FOR WOMEN, seamless foot, fashioned leg, lisle garter tops, snug fitting ankles, clear silk; black, white, cordovan, nut brown, navy and gray; pair 95tf SPORT WOOL HOSE FOR WOMEN, seamless, reinforced at wearing points, wide lovelty stripes; brown, green and gray; special, pair $1.65 BUSTER BROWN SIIJC LISLE STOCKINGS FOR GIRLS, fine ribbed, seamless, fully reinforced, black, white and brown, sizes 6 to 9% (3 pairs, $100), pair 35^ BUSTER BROWN COTTON STOCKINGS FOR BOYS, heavy ribbed, seamless, fully reinforced; black; sizes 7 to 11% (6 pairs, $2.75), pair. -50? —First Floor, Southwest.

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TENNESSEE RED CEDAR CHESTS 43 to 55 Inches long, well constructed chests of 1-in. thick cedar boards; dustproof, all have lock, key and castors; plain and copper trimmed and period 6tyles. Priced from $41.50 by degrees down to $19.75

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TABLE RUNNERS Velour and tapestry. Tapestry and Chinese patterns. Heavy grade fabrics in attractive colorings; priced from $6.50 by degrees down to $1.75 —Third Floor.

ART NEEDLEWORK MAHOGANY COMPOTES AND CANDLESTICKS to match, beautiful hand-rubbed finish; extra special, the three pieces for ,—. @9.95 IMPORTED VANITY BOX' ES, decorated china with mirror set in the cover; $1.25 quality .... ..........85<$ POLYCHROME CANDLESTICKS, 11 Inches tall, two attractive patterns filled with candles; special . .... [email protected] IMPORTED CANDLES, two in a box, decorated with raised floral designs; extra special, pair ...... @I.OO BASKET HANDKERCHIEF BOXES, that come in three sizes, make inexpensive gifts; 69c, 49c and CRETONNE COVERED ARTICLES—CANDY BOXES [email protected] WASTE PAPER BASKETS @1.25 HANDKERCHIEF BOXES @1.89 DESK SETS @1.89 DRESSER TRAYS. [email protected] PINCUSHIONS 6D@ POINSETTLAS, 5 ’ flowers and 4 leaves to the spray; spray 25£ —Sixth Floor.

BEDDINGS BLANKETS, double bed size, soft and fleecy, white, gray and tan body, near, color stripe borders (no phone orders, extra oq special, pair CRIB BLANKETS, 36x50 inches, scalloped ends, soft velvet finish, pink or blue body, attractive animal patterns; $2.00 4i an quality, each ....fI.LO BEDSPREADS, hemmed, neat designs (no phone orders); a-i /q specially priced at FEATHER PILLOWS, 17x24 inches, choice line of coverings (no phone orders), oq extra special 0“C SEAMLESS BLEACHED SHEETS, made for service— Size 61x90 Inches @l.lß Sizes 72x90 inches @l.lO PIE LOW"CASES, 42x36 inches (no phone orders), extra OQ ipecial, each OV C CANDY SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY ASSORTED CHOCOEATFS, fruit flavors, high-grade chocolates— *1 ee 5-POUND BOX, [email protected] HIGH-GRADE FRENCH CREAM CANDIES, special, oq pound .........bC

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