Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 199, Indianapolis, Marion County, 25 November 1926 — Page 14

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YANKEES ABROAD CELEBRATE DAY OFTHANKSGIVING Turkey Dinner in London — Observance in Swiss Cities. J3i/ United Press LONDON, Nov. 25.—Americans in London toda.y celebrated Thanksgiving day—their chief source of thankfulness being in the fact that the American ambassador is no longer a tenant. Today is the first American public holiday upon which Ambassador Houghton has occupied the new official residence —the gift of J. P. Morgan to the American Government. America’s lack of an official residence has been a source for much amusement among foreign diplomats. It is said that former Ambassador Walter H. Page was accosted by a London policeman in a park late one night and ordered ‘‘to go home.” Page turned and exclaimed: “Home? I have no home. lam the American ambassador.” Fail of Goal Although work was rushed on the new residence during the past month in the. hope of having it in readiness for today’s official reception, it was found that the work had not progressed far enough to accommodate guests who would attend. Both the I embassy and consulate were closed for the day. During the morning the usual Thanksgiving day meet of the American Golfing Society in London was held at Wembley Park Club. Nearly seventy-five guests and contestants attended. Official Event Tonight The official Thanksgiving day dinner and ball of the American Society in London will be held tonight in the banquet hall of the Savoy Hotel. The Lord Chief‘Justice of England, Lord Hewart, will bo the guest of honor. Ambassador Houghton will speak. The principal feature of the dinner will be the serving of “Jim,” the Inrge turkey which was sent for the dfnner last year from President Cool idge’s farm in Vermont. ‘‘Jim,’’ however, was reprieved for twelve months and has lived during the past year at a farm in Hertfordshire. The serving of this turkey will be more of a matter of sentiment than any- v thing else, due to its advanced age now. The carving will be done on a raised dias within sight of all. More - than thirty turkeys have been sent this year for the dinner from the President's farm and will be served tonight. Before each course in the dinner American songs will be sung. Following the banquet an entertainment will be held in the Abraham Lincoln room of the Savoy and dancing will continue until early to morrow morning in the Grand Hall. Arrangements are being made to broadcast the music to America. ENVOYS ENTERTAIN Representatives of United States in Switzerland Hosts on Holiday. Bv United Press GENEVA, Nov. 25.—Thanksgiving was celebrated by the American colony in each of the larger Swiss cities today either by an afternoon reception or a Thanksgiving dinner in the evening. Dancing enlivened both the afternoon and the evening affairs. At Genera, Minister Hugh Gibson and American Consul Pinkney Tuck acted as hosts, while at Lausanne, Berne, Lucerne, Zurich and Basle, the celebrations were held under the auspices of the American consul. The various Swiss chefs, who were charged with the preparation of tho Thanksgiving dinner in the different cities, all of whom traditionally hope some day to land a top-notch job in some big American hotel, took advantage of the occasion to make the roast turkey look as though it had been prepared to meet all of President Coolldge’s Massachusetts Ideas on the subject, and to make the canned cranberries look ns though they had'just been picked off the bushes. Special Thanksgiving services were also held In the American Episcopal Church at Geneva and In most of the other Swiss cities.

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Filipinos Grow Restive at Independence Delay

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By William Philip Simms Times Staff Corresvondent WASHINGTON. Nov. 25.—Tho future of the Philippine Islands Is once more In the balance. Col. Carmi A. Thompson, sent by President Coolidge to investigate conditions in the islands, has Just returned to the United States and is putting the final touches *to his report. This report, which will be turned over the tho President about the time Congress convenes in December, will form the basis of the Administration’s policy and as such, no doubt, will be transmitted to Congress during the coming session. Colonel Thompson refused to talk for publication at this time, but it is generally believed he will recommend a tighter hold on the Philippines, wider powers for the governor general and less for the native officials while avoiding any very definite commitments as to independence, at least for a long time to come. \ To add piquancy to the situation, if not anger, Manuel Quezon, fiery president of the Philippines Senate, is treading hot on the heels of the President’s envoy. Quezon is headed for Washington to protest, in the name of the Filipino people, against ‘he very things Colonel Thompson Is likely to recommend. Independence Zealot “I would rather see the Philippines sunk to the bottom of the sea than have them remain in permanent dependence upon any nation,” is the Quezon attitude. And the rank and file of the Filipino- people with any knowledge of the situation whatever are with him, statements to the contrary notwithstanding. Thus Congress .which fixes our relations with the Philippines, is likely to be the scene of a pitched battle to determine the islands' status. The Philippines occupy a strategic position in far eastern waters. Within a radius of 1,700 miles from Manila, is China, the East Indies, Siam, Burma, Singapore, the Malay Peninsular, Calcutta and half of Japan. Formosa, belonging to the latter, is only sixty-five miles from the islands and Borneo only thirty miles. Northern Australia conies well within the circle. Half the total population of the world is thus at the Fili pino’s door. Large and small there are 7,083 islands In the archipelago, stretching north and south a distance of 1,152 miles, which is about the distance from Chicago to Miami. Their total area is about twice the size of Ohio or Alabama. The population of the islands Is between -10,000,000 and 11,000,000, or nearly double that of Australia. This averages about ninety-five to the square'mile, as against forty in the United States. Most of the people are Christian, with a few hundred thousand Mohammedans, chiefly Moro tribesmen. Agriculture Rules Wholly within the tropics agriculture probably will remain the island's chief standby. Sugar, copra, hemp, tobacco and other crops are valued high into the millions. A govern--ment mission this year reported that the island of Mindanao, if planted in rubber, would enable the United States to declare its independence of the British monopoly. But the Filipinos fear to have Americans become too Interested in rubber culture in their country. American business men ip the islands are alreaay, almost to a man. vehemently against independence and the natives say rubber would seal their fate. They would never be let go. In 1916 Congress passed the Jones act promising independence to the Filipinos as soon as they could establish a stable government. They claim they have now performed this condition. Governor General Leonard Wood, however, sent by the Harding administration and retained by President Coolidge, says thef have not. Furthermore General Wood has tightened tho reins considerably, or tried so, this resulting in a four-year deadlock of authority between him and the native government. It was this deadlock, which is kill-

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ing all progress in the islands, that caused President Coolidge to send Colonel Thompson on a tour of investigation. If Colonel Thompson’s report destroys the Filipinos’ hope of eventual independence and paves the way for further American exploitation, most anything can happen in the Islands —and probably will. For Quezon’s exclamation may be regarded as the Filipinos’ creed. Test Answers Here are the answers to the American history questions which appear on page 6: 1— Abraham Lincoln. 2 The Pilgrim colonists. 3 France. 4 Betsy Ross. 6 —Eight years. 6 John Brown. 7 Andrew Johnson. 8— 9 France. 10—Woodrow Wilson.

Sisters and Priest Released by Pirates Bu United Press HONGKONG, Nov. 25.—Father Fletcher and six Catholic sisters who arrived here after harrowing experiences in the hands of Chinese pirates were rapidly recovering today. The sisters and Father Fletcher were en route from Kongmoon to Yeungkong when a dozen passengers who had boarded the steamer Walhoi at Kongwood revealed themselves as bandits. From Friday until Tuesday the party was in the hands of various bandits. Their vessel was beached, and no sooner would one pirate gang come aboard to search for removable loot and leave with their booty than another gang would arrive. Altogether, a score of pirate hands came aboard the ship None of the Americans was Injured although their money and some of their clothing was stolen. Several Chinese were murdered. ARRESTED IN COURT Man Referred to by Prosecutor Found to H ave Liquor on Person. When James Lanahan, 35, of 1520 E. Vermont St., came to police station Tuesday afternoon as a spectator in Judge Paul C. Wetter’s municipal court, little did he expect to’ get into trouble. He was charged with drunkenness and blind tiger, after the prosecutor, who was trying Thomas Evans, 919 N. Senate Ave., on a charge of driving a car while under the Influence of liquor, asked Evans if he had been "as drunk as that man there," pointing to Lanahan, who was almost asleep. “What’s that?” the judge interrupted. The bailiff took Lanahan to the turnkey’s office, where he was found to have a half pint of white mule on his\ person. Evans received a thirty-day suspended sentence. Lanahan received fines and sentences totaling ?150 and ninety days. PRESERVES SEA FOODS Discover New Rapid Process of Freezing Fish. Bv United Press HALIFAX, N. S„ Nov. 25.—Discovery of anew rapid process of freezing fish, which Is expected to revolutionize Canada's fish export with the United States was announced by the Atlanta Experimental Fisheries station. The new process makes it possblle to freeze fish for shipping within slxey minutes after they are caught. Under ordinary refrigeration processes, from twenty-four to forty hours are required. Tests of fish frozen by the new method have proved tYpt the product will keep Indefinitely in cold storage without losing flavors.

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Adaptability of Cinder Blocks Illustrated in Two New Homes

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