Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 44, Number 122, 2 April 1919 — Page 12

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 1919.

EXTENSIVE ROAD BUILDING IS TO BE ENCOURAGED Record Amount of Road Construction Expected, Houston Says in Statement. (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, April 2 Adoption of plans to expedite highway construction under the enlarged program recently authorized by congress are expected to result In more miles of roads being constructed this year than in any previous year in the nation's history, Secretary of Agriculture Houston announced in a statement issued today. If all states take advantage of the opportunity offered and make available for road building sums equal to those apportioned by federal road officials, a total of $343,800,000 may be expended. As the result of a conference March 1 between the secretary and highway commissioners of eastern and middlewestern states the department of agriculture, through the bureau of public roads, has taken up with the railroad administration the question of freight rates, which are represented as being one of the principal obstacles in the way ; of active resumption of highway building. The matter is under consideration by government railway officials and a decision is expected soon. . Secretary Houston also haa taken up with Secretary of War Baker the question of releasing from the army highway engineers in order that their services may be utilized. Large Fund Available. "During the war" Secretary Houston says injila statement, "it was necessary to curtail road construction because of the difficulties of securing transportation, materials and services Now that the situation has changed, the -work will be resumed and vigorously prosecuted notwithstanding conditions are abnormal in some respects, especially with reference to the price of materials. It is not believed the people of the nation can wait for the prices to recede before beginning industrial operations. Such hesitation will add to the difficulties instead of lightening them." Secretary Houston then discuBses the amount of money available and say3 it is so great he doubts whether states in all cases will take up their share of the funds offered by the federal government until 1920.

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BAKER THANKS PRESS FOR HELP

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. April 2. Informally announcing today the discontinuance of the war department's Bystem of telegraphing casualty lists to San Francisco and Chicago for mail distribution by the press association, Secretary Baker made this statement: I "it is with profound gratitude that we approach the end of the American Expeditionary Force casualty lists grateful that the price of victory, In human life and limb, was not greater. The war department ha3 been conscious of the splendid public service the newspaper press has been rendering to the people by the prompt and accurate publication of the casualty lists from day to day, that the supreme sacrifices made by officers and men of our forces abroad might be known to their friends and relatives at home. "The policy of the war department has been immediately to notify the next of kin by telegraph of any misfortune befalling a soldier, but the responsibility of notification extended also to the community and this has been accomplished through the newspaper press. To meet the duty of rapid notification the casualty lists have been telegraphed each day by the war department to the postmasters of Chicago and San Francisco, and those government officials, together with the government printing office at Washington, have published the lists which the press associations have furnished to all daily newspapers with the least possible lapse of time. "The newspapers have rigidly kept faith on release notices, thus insuring simultaneous publication. The U. S. government and the newspapers have thus undoubtedly established an unprecedented service in rapid and complete publication of the names, addresses, and classified misfortunes of Boldiers at the front. The general efficiency and humanly kind co-operation of the American press in this, matter deserves public appreciation."

President Friederich Ebert of Germany, at left, George Ledebour, in center and Philip Scheidemann.

These photographs just received from Germany give new glimpses of the men who are guiding the destinies of Germany at the present time. Ebert is the first president of the new republic which

is fighting for life with the Sparticides. Ledebour is the leader of the minority socialists, which makes him a powerful figure in the country though he holds no office. He was imprisoned by the

Ebert government for his part in the German revolution. Scheidemann is chancellor of the Ebert government and has been a leading figure with the majority socialists party for years.

REVOLT BREAKS OUT AGAINST SOVIET

(By Associated Press) LONDON, April 2. Reports that a revolution against the Soviet government has broken out In Petrograd are supported by an official Russian wireless dispatch received here which says there is a serious strike of railway men in the Petrograd region. The strike, it is said, was prompted by the Mensheviki and the social revolutionaries.

Servian and Jugo Slav States Proclaim Republic, Report (By Associated Press) LONDON, April 2. A newspaper In Agram Jugo Slavia, according to a wireless dispatch from Rome, announces that the dynasty of Karageorgezitch has been deposed and republic proclaimed in Belgrade, the capital of Servia and Jugo Slavia.

Rabbis Attend Convention To Honor Isaac M. Wise

"3y Associated I-Tess) CINCINNATI, April 2 Rabbis from all sections of the country were present here today at the opening session of the thirteenth convention of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, which is to honor the memory of Rabbi Isaac M. Wise, father of American Judiasm and founder and first president of the conference. Opening services were held at the Plum street temple, where Rabbi Wise officiated for forty-four years prior to his death in Cincinnati in 1900 Rabbi Louis Grossniann, president of the conference, who also is successor of Rabbi Wise at the Plum street temple, qmade an address as president of the Rabbinical conference. The address of welcome was made by J. W. Frieberg, Cincinnati, and the response was by Rabbi L. L. Franklin, Detroit. Tonight the principal address will be made by Dr. Henry Berkowitz, Rabbi of one of the largest Philadelphia congregations. The Benediction will be pronounced by Rabbi Simon Feiser, Cleveland. Among the visiting Rabbis is John B. Wise, Portland, Ore., son of Rabbi Issac M. Wise. The conference will continue until next Sunday.

GERMANY GIVES UP IN DANZIG DISPUTE

(By Associated Press) PARIS, April 2 Germany will not persist in her opposition to the use of Danzig by Polish troops on the way from France to Poland, according to Marshal Foch, who had planned to leave last night, will leave Paris today for Spa to meet the German representatives to discuss the Danzig question. The marshal had a long conference Tuesday with Premier Clem-enceau.

BOLSHEVIK MOVE IN AUSTRIA FAILURE

(By Associated Pres PARIS, Tuesday, April 1. Reports received by the French foreign office are to the effect that the Bolshevik movement in German Austria has, as a general thing, been unsuccessful. The railroad strike at Vienna was ended after a few hours and the insurrection which started at Gratz has been put down. Reassuring reports from Hungary also have been received by the French authorities, and officials now believe that it will be possible to resume diplomatic relations with Hungary soon. M. Allize, former French minister to Holland, has been sent on a special mission to Vienna.

A Frenchman has invented a clock which runs without attention as long as its battery is in good condition, and as the power of the latter is very lightly drawn upon, the clock may be relied upon for many years.

Subs Had Little Effect On U. 5. Fishing Season (By Associated Press) BOSTON, April 2 Raids of German submarines, influenza and a 12-weeks strike of fishermen on steam trawlers did not prevent 191S from being the most successful season . experienced in years by Boston fishing companies, according to the annual report of the Boston fish bureau made public today Arrivals in 1918 numbered ' 2830. bringing 9.7,176,034 pounds of ground fish and 12,850,9S7 pounds of other fish, principally mackerel and sword fish. The report says this catch establishes Boston as the world's leading fishing port. Fishermen earned 'high wages, the report says, the schooner Frances S. Grueby, with a gross stock of $130,000. leading the fleet. Each member of the crew earned about $3,500.

Y. M. C. A. Dormitory Is Now Completely Filled For almost the'first time in history, the Y. M. C. A. dormitory has been completely filled and no more rooms are available. This is due to a great extent to the returning soldiers and sailors who are staying at the "Y." As a usual thing, two or three rooms are available for over night visitors. Almost all the rooms have permanent occupants who are either working here or going to Earlham college.

Tests made to determine the respective pulling power of horses, men and elephants showed that two horses, weighing 1,600 pounds each, together pulled 3,700 pounds, or 550 pounds more than their combined weight.

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British Plans for Ocean Air Flight Are Held Up (By Associated Press) ST. JOHNS. N. F April 2 Preparations for the attempt by Harry G. Hawker and Lieutenant Commander MacKenzie Grieve, British aviators, to cross the Atlantic in a Sopwith biplane, have been delayed by the limited facilities available here. The airmen have found the task of moving the necessary machinery to their temporary airdome a few miles from the city more difficult than they had anticipated. They said today that it would be some time before they could get their biplane into working order. They did not venture any prediction as to whether they would be forced to postpone the start of their flight, tentatively set for April 16.

Service Men Asked to Wear Uniforms at Watson Meeting World war veterans are asked to appear in uniform before the Coliseum at 7:15 o'clock In order to attend the meeting which Senator Watson will address on "The League of Nations". Special seats will be reserved for service men. The request to appear In uniform was made this afternoon by Frank Strayer and Paul Beckett, the committee for the soldiers. i n in i For handling materials in bulk a power shovel has ben invented that can be mounted on any motor truck.

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U. S. DELEGATES SAID TO FAVOR ROOrPROPOSAL Amendments to League Accepted by Delegation Would Preserve Rights. (By Associated Press) PARIS, April 2. Commenting on the six amendments to the covenant of the league of nations suggested by Elihu Root, it was stated today by one of the legal specialists associated with the -American peace conference delegation that he believed all the amendments were acceptable to the American delegation. The suggestion that the American representatives sign the covenant, with the reservation that the United States does not relinquish its traditional attitudes toward purely American questions, is apparently regarded with considerable favor in American official circles. The delegates also.are well impressed by the proposed amendment providing for the revision of the convention within not less than five years nor more than ten years. No New Procedure. The suggestion for the signature of the covenant by the United States, with reservations designed to insure the safety of the Monroe Doctrine and safe-guard immigration laws-, it was pointed out, involves no new procedure, as the reservations would be somewhat similar to those with which the Algeciras treaty was signed. Mr. Root's six proposed amendments to the covenant were in the hands of the American peace delegation for

several days before they were published in the United States. They had been carefully considered by the delegates, who expressed their appreciation of this definite and constructive criticism. Several of the Root suggestions are believed by the delegates to be covered by the covenant as it now stands in its amended form.

ASIATICS OPPOSE RAGE DISCRIMINATION

(By Associated Press) PARIS, April 2 No Asiatic nations can be happy in a league of nations in which sharp racial discrimination is maintained. Baron Makino, head of the Japanese delegation to the peace conference, declared in a statement to the Associated Press today on the position of Japan. "We are not too proud to fight,"

the baron said, "but we are too proud j to accept a place of admitted inferior-1 ity in dealing with one or more asso- j ciate nations. We want nothing but j simple justice." j

Colonel Roosevelt Will Follow in Father's Footsteps NEW YORK. April 2 Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, eldest son of the late Colonel Roosevelt, admitted today that be will enter politics. "It is true that I Intend to get out of business and devote myself to public life. Everything depends upon what the public wisheB me to do. 1 naturally am eager to do what work I may be called upon to do in my own state, in the state in which my father was born,' where I was born, and where we have always lived. "I believe strongly in the principles advocated by my father. I believe strongly in the principle of universal military service, and I believe strongly In undiluted nationalism." Colonel Roosevelt added that he intended to work with the local Republican organization. GAMBLING CRAZE RAGES IN BERLIN BERLIN, April 2. Gambling has so Increased here since the armistice that

the widest opportunity and license are

not sufficient to satisfy the passion of the residents of Berlin, who have taken to playing games of chance, even Toulette, in the open streets in certain sections of the city. The police claim

they are unable legally to prevent

gaming clubs from operating as long as the weak membership regulations are observed. It is a fact, however, ihat the police cannot stop games in

the public streets.

A few weeks ago it was common for the police to make eight or ten arrests daily, but this form of gambling has increased by leaps and bounds until certain streets are lined with tables, edge to edge. The bets have been increased gradually in size until men and women, apparently of the poorer classes and often "workless" and drawing government support, wager 25 marks at a time. The police occasionally appear on the scene, whereupon the gamblers disappear only to re-appear quickly after the officers have gone. The scene is enlivened frequently by betters, who, after losing, snatch money torn the table and dash through the crowds to the wails of the cheated gamesters.

Newspaper Men Testify In Ohio Bribery Case (By Associated Press) COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 2 Four newspaper men, summoned to appear before the Ohio joint legislative bribery investigating committee today, are to testify what they know concerning alleged attempted bribery and alleged misconduct on the part of legislators. The newspapermen subpoenaed are: James W. Faulkner, Herbert R. Mengert, both of The Cincinnati Enquirer; George F. Burba of The Columbus Dispatch, and J. A. Tarrier of The Columbus Town Topics. These men are the first to be summoned in the investigation.

GLASS DECLARES CONFIDENCE IN LOANSUCCESS Country in Good Financial Condition to Put Over Issue Declares Secretary. (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, April 2. Confidence In the financial condition of the country and its ability to float the forthcoming Victory liberty loan was expressed today by Secretary Glass, in replying to the suggestion of Senator Calder.of New York, that a special session of congress should be called to stop depreciation in the market price of liberty bonds. Far from agreeing that the decline in outstanding bonds might jeopardize the popular campaign for flotation of the Victory Issue this month, thereby tying up credits by forcing the banks to take the new bonds, Mr. Glass declared that he was assured the treasury's efforts to solve the financial problems of the country would have the support of a "united and victorious people." Depreciation of bonds, he said, has been the result of artificial causes, and he knew of no one who did not believe that all liberty bonds would sell above par before maturity. "There is today no insufficiency of credit for the needs of any useful enterprise nor insufficiency of gold to support our credit structure," Secre tary Glass declared.

DEBS WILL GO TO PRISON MAY

(By Associated Press) 1 WASHINGTON, April 2 Unless pardoned by President Wilson Eugene V. Debs, socialist leader, probably will begin serving in the penitentiary at Moundsville, W. Va., his ten year sentence for violating the espionage act. about May first. According to Clerk James D. Maher of the supreme court, which on March 10 affirmed Debs' conviction, the mandate in the case will be sent to the federal district court in Ohio, where Debs was tried, about April 15.

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