Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 243, Indianapolis, Marion County, 15 January 1927 — Page 1

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NICARAGUAN PEACE PLAN SENT TO U. S. THROUGH TIMES STAFF CORRESPONDENTS

COLD WAVE TO COME IN INDIANA Frigid Spell Sets Record Since December 1924 Mercury 13 Below. \ ZERO TONIGHT, FORECAST Temperature Rises Here — Destitute Suffer. HOURLY TEMPERATURE 7 p. m 0 8 p. m 0 9 p. m 2 below 10 p. in 3 below 11 p. 4 below 12 (midnight) 5 below 1 a. m 5 below 2 a. in 6 below 3 a. m 8 below 4 a. ni 9 below 5 a. in 10 below 6 a. m 10 below 7 a. in 11 below 7:20 a. m 13 below 8 a. m 12 below 9 a. m 6 below 10 a. m 2 below 11 a. m 1 above 12 .(noon) 8 above 1 p. m 7 above Continued cold weather, with the mercury between zero and 5 degrees above, was forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity tonight by the United States Weather Bureau. There was possibility of even lower temperatures. Starting the day at 13 degrees below at 7:20 a. m. the temperature rose to 8 above at noon. A slide back toward the zero mark was predicted late in the afternoon. Thirty Degree Drop The cold wave which struck In- j diana Thursday brought with it a 80 degree drop in twenty-four hours according to Meteorologist J. H. Armington. it was the coldest weather in Indianapolis since Dec. 29, 1924, when the thermometer read 13 below. The record for Indianapolis is 25 below, set in January, 1884, and for the State, 33, registered at Lafayette, Ind., January, 1885. A rapid rise in temperature Sun day was predicted by the United States Weather Bureau. Property Damaged Tightening of King Winter’s grip on Indiana brought frozen radiators and water pipes and many “red’’ noses for Indianapolis residents. Con(Turn to Page 2) CITIZENS SAVE TOWN FROM FIRE Snow Blocks Aid From South Bend, La Porte. Bn United Press WALKERTON Ind., Jan. 15. When snow-piled roads prevented the South Bend and La Porte Are departments from offering aid, fifty persons joined with the fire men here in extinguishing a SIO,OOO fire early today. The Schultz poolroom and an unoccupied dwelling were destroyed. An overheated stove in the poolroom started the fire about 4 a. m. FARM RELIEF DINNER Republican leaders in the House and Senate, together with others interested in farm relief, will attend a dinner to be held at the Columbia Club Monday night, where questions of vital importance to Indiana farmers will be discussed. Former Senator Luke Duffy has the affair' in charge.

Sacasa, It Happens, Was Still There The Associated Press carried Friday morning a story from Managua—played up by many papers—beginning as follows: “An unconfirmed report was circulated here today that Juan B. Sacasa, head of the Liberal government of Nicaragua, was leaving Puerto Cabezas, realizing it was hopeless to continue his opposition to the regime of the Conservative president, Diaz, in view of the attitude of the United States.” Mr. Sacasa, it happened, was not leaving Puerto Cabezas at the time mentioned. He was sitting in his rocking chair giving an lntervew to William Philip Simms, staff correspondent of The Times. The Times printed this interview Friday.

“The stage is set for very serious things, and if the American people want peace, they will have to begin to fight for it.”—The New York Worl

The Indianapolis Times

Kellogg’s Charges Examined - By His Own Statement, Mexico Shown to Be Unfriendly to Russian Communistic Propaganda.

The document submitted by Secretary of State Kellogg and widely heralded as proof of Mexiean-Bolshevist plotting against the United States in Central America offers a surprise to anyone who reads it through. Its effect is to prove the contrary. It consists of newspaper reports of the Communist Internationale ol' Moscow, the Workers’ party of the United States and other public documents. None of these purport to have any direct connection with the present situation, or with any immediate menace south of the Rio Grande. The documents relate the hopes of Russian and United States communists to spread their doctrine, but do not report any success. They show that in Mexico the party of President Calles, composed cluefly Mexican labor deputies and the Mexican Federation of Labor, have vigorously and effectively opposed the efforts of communists to gain a foothold in Mexico. One document is the protest of a Mexican labor deputy against alleged activities of the Russian minister to Mexico City. • Another is a communication to this Russian minister by the Mexican Feueration of Labor objecting to the latter’s activities. This one refers to the “so-called communist radical groups’’ as “a menace to the Mexican Federation of Labor and to our government.” In this connection it is remembered that the Mexican government was responsible for Soviet Minister Pestkovsky being sent home because of his objectionable efforts of this kind. The Mexican government also expelled alleged communists who had come from the United States. One item in the Kellogg memorandum to which some significance nas been attached is a small extract from a report made by Tchitcherin, the Russian foreign minister, to his government in March, 1925. It included this paragraph: “Our plenipotentiary, Pestkovsky, met in Mexico the most enthusiastic reception, receiving constantly from all sides of the move friendly, even enthusiastic attitude toward the soviet government. Mexico gives us, therefore, a very convenient political base in America for the development of our further ties.” A reading of the entire Tchitcherin report shows that it was concerned only with diplomatic relations and the “further ties” meant specifically diplomatic ties, including possible -recognition of the soviet government by the United States. Incidentally, what later happened to Pestovsky'is told above: The Mexican government caused him to be called home. This brief summary is a fair, dispassionate analysis of the memorandum on Latin-American Bolshevism submitted to the -Senate foreign relations committee by Secretary Kellogg. Whether or not it reveals a situation that would justify a war on Mexico by the United States, readers can decide for themselves.

ROBINSON A VOIDS SUBJECT OF WAR Senator Tells of Development of Press When Asked His Views on International Difficulties.

America's Mexican and Nicaraguan troubles will ultimately be settled in a satisfactory manner, was the opinion expressed Friday by Senator Arthur R. Robinson, here attending the meeting of the Indiana Republican Editorial Association. “Cong Tess is studying the situation and in the end, everything will be settled properly and satisfactorily.” declared the Senator when asked his attitude on the Administration’s policy. He added that this was all that he would say on the subject. When further pressed as to his GIRL HURT; ARREST MAN Official of Motor Company to Face Three Violation Charges. J. F. Morrison, 62, of 3038 Ruckle St., secretary-treasurer of the Cole Motor Company, was arrested today on charges of passing a street car, speeding and assault and battery as a result of Injuries sustained Jan. 10 hy Miss Cleo Watson, 20. of 1227 Park Ave. She was alighting from a street car and was struck by Morrison’s auto, police charged. Her left leg was broken In two places. Morrison is said to have given his address to witnesses at the time of the mishap, but has been out of town until today. Miss Watson is in the hospital in a serious condition. . EX-PRINCE IN FILMS By United Prene PARIS, Jan. 15. —The former Crown Prince of Germany has signed it-contract to star in a motion picture to be called "The Prince of lYleringen.” according to reports received here today from Wieringen, Holland. The film will be produced under the auspices of an American company, it was stated, and the exprince will be paid 200,000 marks.

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stand on the question, he said, “In any event, we will uphold the flag and support the Government.” "But, Senator, you are dealing in generalities and in this hour when public men are taking a stand op our foreign policies, the people of Indiana are entitled to know the attitude of their own Senators,” he was reminded. "I have nothing more to say on the subject,” replied the Senator. "Suppose that the Administration policy means war? Will you stand for a war between the two countries for the sake of a few oil wells?” he was asked. The Senator then began an eloquent speech on the subject of the development of the press. It was presumably a part of the speech he had prepared for the editorial association, but the question was ignored. “I have nothing more to say,” he repeated when an effort was again made to bring him back to the subject.

‘Bolshies Will Get You If You Don't Watch Out' Bit United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.—Jibing Secretary of State Kellogg’s “Bolshevist scare” in the Senate today, Senator Norris (Rep.) Nebraska, read the following parody on a poem of James Whitcomb Riley: Onc’t they was a Bolsh&vlk, who wouldn’t say his prayers— So Kellogg sent him off to bed away upstairs, * An’ Kellogg heard him holler an’ Coolidge heard him bawl, But when they turn’t the ktvvers down he wasn't there at all! They seeked him down in Mexico, they cussed him in the nresa; They sekeed him ’round the capitol an’ everywhere’s, I guess. But all they ever found of him was whiskers, hair and clout — An’ the Bolsheviks ’ll get you Es you ■' Don't Watch Out!

INDIANAPOLIS, SATURDAY, JAN. 15, 1927

CHAPLIN IS AFRAID HE SILEEOVES Comedian Makes Declaratibn and Hurls Charges Against Wife. MENTIONS ‘OTHER MEN’ Asserts Neither of Two Afiairs Lasted. Bn United Press NEW YORK, Jan. 15.—The other half of the story of matrimonial Intricacies which enshroud the married life of Charles Spencer Chaplin and Llta Grey came out today when the little comedia,l nlmself poured out his side of the tale. The story was unfolded to James Doherty, a Chicago Tribune reporter. It was printed today In the Chicago Tribune and the New York Daily News. The Tribune’s story said: "I married Llta Grey.” he said, “because I loved her, and like many other .damn fool men, I’m alrald I still love her.” Semblance of the Chaplin smile so well known to movie audiences was visible as he followed this outburst with "But, oh, what excruciating torture she has caused me.” Denies “Necking” “I was through with her f ” he said, “when she took a false oath upon her motherhood, her most sacred possession. She told me that she hoped our two children would drop dead If she didn't see me necking with Merna Kennedy, Lita’s school chum. That was an abominable lie and she knew it. I knew- It. That falsehood led me to doubt the truth of her oft repeated statement: “ -you are the first and only man I ever loved.’ "Another thing. She said In her petition that our child was conceived two months before we were married. I must admit it) It’s true, but It’s a dastardly thing when you put a stigma like that on a child and she didn’t have to tell It. “Then the day we were married she told me she was marrying me but that she loved another, man. That haunted me, It tortured me—but I married her. I think the man’s name she was In love with was Hilton. But that didn’t last, even. For It wasn't long until she was Infatuated with a Ernie Tumbler." Charlie then stopped to explain that his fortune is not the fabulous (Turn to Page 2) OIL LEASE RIGHTS TO BE CANCELLED Mexico Proposes Enforcement of New Law. Bn United Brest TAMPICO, Jan. 15.—Cancellation of all drilling permits Issued to petroleum companies which have failed to comply with the provisions of the Mexican petroleum laws, which went into effect Jan. 1, has been decided upon by the Mexican government, it was reported today Tersons in petroleum circles stated that this has been confirmed In official sources. Cancellation may have an unprecedented effect upon the industry, as it will result in thousands being thrown out of work and will cause the government to suffer a great loss of revenue in oil production taxes. DIAMOND GONE, CLAIM Walter McClure, 327 N. Alabama St., told police he hid a diamond ring valued at $350 in a dresser drawer in his room when he went to work Friday morning and when he returned in the evening it was gone.

Kellogg Before Senate

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This shows Secretory of State Frank B. Kellogg (right)) in the committee room of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, when lie read a lengthy document charging that a “red plot' against America was back of the Mexican-N'ioaruguan trouble. He is shown with Senator Borah, whom his arguments failed to convince.

WAR UNNECCESSAR Y IN GENERAL BELIEF Destroys Idealism and Patriotism, Opinion of Many Persons—Others Neutral —Some Favorable.

There is a strong possibility that war will result from the attitude oi the United States toward Mexico. R. W. Kaehey, Butler University professor of international law, believes I Other Indianapolis persons also fear the attitude of the Administration in the Nicaraguan and Mexican situations will result in conflict. "By placing Mexico in an awkward position of near-hostility, the United States Government Is straining our patriotism,” declared Kaehey. "There is a strong possibility that war will result from the United States going into Mexico with no constitutional foundation. “We are going into a country on a mere pretense where 50 per cent of the people don't want us, and we don’t know which 50 per cent are right. "It is unjust to. Mexico and unjust to our patriotism—the unconstitutional invasion. The administration Is not handling the situation either rightly or fairly.” Favors Arbitration Mrs. W. S. Lockhart, executive secretary of the Indiana Council of International Relations, said that war with Mexico is unnecessary. “I wired the President today to take the matter before The Hague. I think that this matter should be settled by arbitration. There is no excuse for war under any circumstances. The policy of United States will certainly ad to war with Mexico.” “I do not approve of war under any circumstances,” Mrs. C. S. Townsend, president of the Anthony Wayne Chapter of D. A. R., said. “I do not wish to make a statement on the other questions. Monsignor Francis H. Gavlsk said that he would leave war, to the proper authorities. “I do not favor war,” he said, “but if it is necessary, that Is another question. It is for the proper authorities to decide.” As to the other questions I do not wish to make a statement.” War Not Wanted “No one wants war,’’ said E. U. Graff, superintendent of schools “and it has never been the policy of the United States to interfere with the affairs .of her neighbors. “President Ccrolidge is well informed on the history of our coun try and knoWs its traditional policy. Particularly is he Informed on the foundation of the Government, and I do not believe he will depart from traditional policy. In any event, most emphatically we do not want war.” "I am inclined to accept the opinions of those who have studied the situation from an administration angle,” Harlan J. Hadley, president at the Service Club, said: “If the situation Justifies the action, we should act at once. I’m nbt in favor of too much of this ‘watchful waiting.’ "However, I do not believe that war is around the corner—at least let us hope not.” Destroys Idealism “I would not wish to he quoted as ving an opinion on the Mexican situation as commander of the American Legion," declared Howard P. Savage. “Our legislative body is contemplating a meeting soon to take up the question, and as to

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f he:r possible action, I cannot venture to say. "Speaking as an individual, I would say that nothing should be done to destroy the nation's idealism in the matter of foreign relations.” Col. Oran Perry, Civil War veteran, emphatically stated the present litigation would not result in war. “Yes, sir, I’ll hack up the administration every time,” he said. “Everybody ought to back up the Gov'ernment whether or not it is right or wrong. There will be no war.” Only One Minister Answers Dry League In answer to letters sent by the Indiana Anti-Saloon League to every church in the city, urging ministers to preach Sunday on the general theme, “Yes, It’s the Law, and It’s a Good Law," in celebration of the seventh birthday of prohibition, only one minister replied, it was reported today at the league offices. The Rev. E. W. Welch, pastor of the Woodruff United Presbyterian Church, 1201 N. Arsenal Ave., signified he would take part in the na-tion-wide celebration. Several churches, however, plan celebrations. Enforcement of the National Prohibition Act went into effect at 12 midnight, Jan. 16, having been adopted by thirty-six States by Jan. 29, 1919. The amendment was proposed to State Legislatures by the Sixty-Fifth Congress, Dec. 18, 1917. BURNS FATAL TO WOMAN Dies at Hospital From Injuries Received Wednesday. Mrs. Martha B. White, 63, of 25 N. Audubon Rd., died Friday night at the Methodist Hospital from burns received Wednesday when her clothing caught fire while she was warming herself in front of an open gas grate. Mrs. White, who was alone In the house, ran into the street. Neighbors attracted by her screams were unable to extinguish the flames before she was seriously burned. She Is survived by a daughter, Miss Dorothy White, probation worker at Marion County juvenile court. The family moved here from Greenfield twenty years ago, following the death of Mr. White. Mrs. White was active in the First Baptist Church affairs, in spite of ill health the past few years. Funeral arrange ments have not been made. Woman to Introduce Whipping Post Bill Bn United /‘rest STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 15.—A woman will introduce Mayor Alfred N. Phillips’ much discussed whipping post bill in the General Assembly. Mrs. Julia M. Emery, State Represefitative from this district, has agreed to present the measure, although she would not divulge her personal attitude on the subject. The whipping post would be a preventive for wife beating, the mayor believes. He said Jailing of offenders remove the means of support of the victims.

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Liberal Cabinet Member Suggests t Scripps-Howard Man That Both Sacasa and Diaz Resign. ASKS FOR VIEWS OF AMERICA Leader of Progressives Replies H Will Not Stand in Way of Amity. • By William Philip Simms iSeri pps-Ho ward Stnff Correspondent) (Copyright, 1927, by Scripim- Howard Newspaper Alliance) 1 HER 1 O CABEZAS, Nicaragua, Jan. 15.—(8y VVircless)Foreign Minister Espinoza of the Sacasa cabinet today propos< a plan for peace in Nicaragua. It is this: 1. Immediate cessation of hostilities. 2. The resignation of both Sacasa and Diaz. 3. Anew election under the supervision of the Unitt States and the A B C powers (Argentine, Brazil and Chile.) I his proposition was advanced hy Dr. Espinoza with tl suggestion that I forward it. to the United Slates. They Ride Together T 1113 proposition, advanced by Dr. Espinoza with the request that forward it to the United States, was made during a horseback rl across the Cabezas battlefield. The battlefield has the look of American golf course, save for the many palm trees and the luxurla growth of orchids covering it. “What could more conclusively /rove that Sacasa’s interest Is n personal and selfish?” said the minister. “Os course, the proposal not official—at least not for the present—but lam certain that the 1 erals in Nicaragua would willingly make it official and agree to carry through. I suggest that you ask Sacasa —also that you ask the Unit States Government whether It would accept such a peace plan." Served in U. S. Army Dr. Espinoza, who was foreign minister under the long Zela regime and also minister to the United States during that time, kno' our country well. He served as a surgeon in the United States Art during the World War, being stationed at the Presidio, San Francisco, ‘Talk to the Americans here in Puerto Cabezas,” be said- “Y will find they won’t listen to this propaganda about our government 1 ing anti-American. They know we want the canal to be built by t United States aid that we want American enterprises of every kind. “All Latin-America is friendly to us, but Nicaragua’s future Is ti up with the United States.” Sacasa’s Reaction On our return to Dr. Sacasa ' little one-room headquarters I ask the latter concerning the Espinoza suggestion. “I have never placed myself between Nicaragua and peace," t liberal president replied. “I am fighting and shall continue to fig for a consUtutionai government, but I repeat through you to Ameri that I have not and will not oppose any dignified solution that is i ceptable to Nicaraguans, who look to me to defend the constitutioi Puert P o°Cabezas hed toduy ° f rumors th at ho was abandoni IhIB J B untrue -'' he said. “The American blockade is a handle* but our efforts certainly will be continued."

Administration Dooms Borah Peace Plan

Bn United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.—The Administration will reject without comment the Borah Latin-American peace plan, a Republican spokesman at the Capitol told the Unued Press today. Marines will remain In Nicaragu as long as leaders here think it is necessary to protect American lives and property and the Mexican dispute is not considered suitable for arbitration. A religious debate over the Mexican situation broke out in the Senate today when Senator Heflin (Dem.), Alabama, reiterated his charge that the Knights of Columbus was “fomenting strife” and “seeking to lead us into war” south of the Rio Grande. Heflin's charge was vehemently denied by Senator Walsh (Deni.), Montana, who introduced statements of Supreme Knight Flaherty and Catholic bishops saying they opposed any strife. “If war with Mexico should ensue —and I regard that possibility as very remote—the responsibility for

Shall We Go to War With Mexico? On the basis of the reasons presented to date by Preldent Coolidge and Secretary of State Kellogg, and the answers by Senators who believe their course wrong, do yon think the Government is justified in assuming a position that may lead to war with Mexico? Vote—(Aes or no) ••,••.•.....v.••'...8ai.....J N ante •. .., .•••••... *... ..... • ....... •**... Address Mark your ballot and send it to the Editor of this newspaper at once. And then if a war with Mexico means any thing to you in dollars and cents, spend the price of a telegram in letting your Senators and Congressman know what you feel on this subject.

Forecast Fair tonight, followed by increasing cloudiness. Sunday, rising temperature. Lowest tonight zero to five.

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It must be laid at some other dool said Walsh. ] Sees War Signs “A man would be stupid inda who does not believe they J fomenting strife with Mexico,” a J Heflin, referring to the K. ot C. I man would be dull Indeed, who cJ not see these forces seeking to la us into war.” I Senator Gillette (Rep.), Ml saehusetts, who had yielded I floor to Heflin “for five or J mmutes,” objected when the ] abama Senator had spoken ffl minutes. I "I serve notice, then,” He! shouted, “that later on I will spa on this subject at length.” § Heflin’s charges followed preserJ tlon of a petition from eighteen B| ton churchmen, Jurists and edltcl by Senator David I. Walsh, Dem crat, Massachusetts, which: | “We urge the submission to I Judication of our legal dispute wl Mexico and the withdrawal of thl forces from Nicaragua not absolJ (Turn to Page 3) J