Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 44, Number 165, 24 April 1919 — Page 1

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LOAM CHIEFS PLAN TO PUT WAYNE OVER BY SATURDAY Officials Predict Quota Will be Subscribed by Last of Week Others Sure of Goal by Tuesday. BANKS ARE KEPT BUSY BULLETIN I The Wayne county Victory loan total stood at 1821,450 late Thursday afternoon, $62,000 more than the report Wednesday. Washington township reported $17,000 of her quota of 190,600 raised at the close of operations Wednesday evening, with the 'campaign barely started. The city committee reported & total of $45,000 worth of subscriptions added to the Wednesday total of $564.454, making $599,450, with more subscribed which had not been reported to the committee. The Richmond and Wayne county Victory loan drive will go over the top at the latest by Tuesday, April 29, and It is possible that the township quota of $1,000,000 will be reached by Saturday night, said Township Chairman Karl K. Meyers, Thursday. County Chairman Lewis O. Reynolds said that the drive was in full swing throughout the whole county, and that confident and enthusiastic reports were coming in from every township chairman. No figures were available on the county total Thursday, but reporta of townships going over the top were expected by the end of the week. Loan is Attractive. Officials of five Richmond banks said Thursday that the taking of subscriptions was going ahead splendidly, and every man emphasized the fact that the Fifth loan is by far the most attractive Investment that a small buyer can possibly make now and that besides the patriotic feature, the ordinary purchaser will miss his best opportunity perhaps for years, if he fails to subscribe. "Subscriptions are coming In steadily here," said President A. D. Gayle 'of tha First National bank, "1 hey ought to, for the bonds are a splendid Investment for the small investor, and I believe that any man with a few hundred dollars to invest can make no mistake by putting theia in Victory bonds." "Beats 'Em All." "Gravel road bonds, non-taxable and bearing 4V per cent, interest have heretofore been regarded as a mighty good investment around here, but this Victory issue beats them all hollow," said Dudley Elmer of the Second National. "We are taking many sub scriptions." "They are the best investment there is for the small investor," said George Cates, president of the Union National. "They are equal to any 8 per cent taxable investment, and better than anv at 7 per cent, 1 am glad to say that we are receiving heavy subscriptions." President Edgar Hiatt of the Dickinson Trust company alBO expressed the 'opinion that the bonds are the best conservative Investment now possible for the small investor, and both he and Ray Swallow of the American Trust company said that the bonds were in good demand. LABOR OFFICIALS HERE FOR MEETING , , , H. Miller, of the woodworkers w, union. Joseph Benaer, represenuug the pattern makers, k. l,. oriey, representing the machinists, Adolpn Fritz, secretary of the Indiana Federation of Labor, Roy Horn of the blacksmiths, James C. Qulnn of the Hatters' union, and Paul Smith of the American Federation of Labor, will be present at the meeting of central. Labor council tonight and will make ttatAmpntft concerning the awaras or the War Labor uoara in ue mond case. . . ... v . . Ti-i-ah r familiar with the suuauon: in Richmond, many of them having been in Richmond during the labor unrest last summer and fall. Weather Forecast For Indiana by the United States Weather Bureau Fair tonight; colder ln east and south portions; freezing temperature in central and north portions. Friday fair. Today's Temperature. Noon 4 Yesterday. Maximum 78 Minimum 41 For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Fair tonight and Friday and probably Saturday. Continued cold tonight; below freezing. General Conditions The storm over the plain states which caused local showers and heavy thunderstorms In this and adjacent counties, has moved off the Atlantic coast. A great area of high barometric pressure has developed into a cold wave and its cen- ' ter is now over the northwest. Its influence is being felt far to the south. Temperatures are below freezing over the northwest, freezing temperatures as far south as Kansas, Iowa and Illinois. It will probably be warmer the first of next week and maybe warmer Saturday.

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General View of Adriatic Seaport of Fiume Over Which Entente Allies and Italy May Break at Peace Conference

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Italy's delegates to the peace conference remain obdurate on the question regarding the possession of Fiume They have notified the Big Four that Italy will leave the peace SIXTY DAYS FOR TRANSITION TO PEACESTATUS Common Date is Planned Treaty May Not be Signed Until May 15. (By Associated Press) " PARIS. April 24. A clause has been drafted for Insertion in the peace treaty fixing the date for the transition to a state of peace sixty days after the signing of the treaty. If the treaty is signed about May 15, peace thus will become effective throughout the world on July 15. The purpose of this provision is to prevent confusion among the more than twenty belligerent nations, which might fix different dates in their verifications. According to the present plan each nation will ratify the treaty according to its own laws but all will unite in a common date which will become a universal day of peace. This follows the precedent established at the conclusion of previous wars but it is increasingly necessary in the present case, owing to the large; number of nations signing the treaty. Separate Treaty for U. 8. It is being considered whether the United States, as an associated power but not an ally, should sign a separate treaty with Germany. It would be the same treaty ar that signed by the allieB, and would be signed at the same time as part of the same ceremony, but the effect of the separate treaty would be to preserve the posi tion of the United States as an asso-

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would be a direct engagement between the United States and Germany InFtead of between the United States' end -a large number of other allied powers. Count Von Brockdorff-Rantzau, in v i u o

plenipotentiaries had been designated;"! SZ. ?2SOffldala say. an organized effort will

with the idea that pourparlers will occur simultaneously with the dellv"l . 1 7, . sions from tn3 outset is leading to a careful scrutiny of President "Wilson's "fourteen points," as intimations have been received that the chief discussion will be whether the treaty accords with those points. One expert engaged in this scrutiny has the principal discussion will occur over the fifth point, relative to the German colonies, and the second, which provides for "free, open and absolute freedom of the seas." Ends Colony Control The fifth point provides for "free, open and absolutely impartial adjustment of all colonial claims." The treaty end3 Germany's control of her i former colonies, with the league of I nations establishing mandatorys. Whether this accords with the provliion for free and open adjustment.. . ig eXDecte(i to flgure ln the pourparlers. The second point, concerning ! the freedom of the seas, has not figur- ! ed during the discussion of the treaty and the attitude to be finally adopted has not been announced. One of the men drafting the treaty has expressed the belief that it would phyglcaliy impossible to complete the ntrume'nt In tlme for the arrival m At , . or in iTenimiiB auu LiidL u iuikiii eveu take until May 15 t0 consummate the tromoniloii!. tnk. This lPada tn soma y, : 1 " treaty already completed, such as tha league of nations and the reparations provisions, but it i understood that President Wilson and Premier Lloyd George insist that no parts be presented by themselves, and that the entire document be presented. This may lead to some revision in plans for the delivery of the treaty with Germany and there may be a brief period of inaction until the document Is ready. . NORTH A SIDEWALK MOTION IS ADOPTED An improvement resolution providing for a cement sidewalk 7 feet wide, on both sides of North A street, from Seventh to Sixteenth streets, was adopted by the board of works Thrsday morning, and May 22 was named as the date for the hearing of remonstrances. The city attorney was ordered to prepare an ordinance directing the letting of stalls at the city market by auction, the former method, and an ordinance was also prepared providing that the city's expenses ln cutting weeds should be collected at the same time as taxes. The lease . of the east .side market lot, at Seventeenth street, was signed for the next year.

General View of Fiume conference and refuse to sign the peace treaty unless awarded the Adriatic seaport. President Wilson has announced that the American delegates will not accede to the demands

Florida Cigar Workers Vote to End Strike TAMPA., Fla., April 24. Striking cigar factory workers who went out three weeks ago, demanding passenger elevators in factories, voted last night to resume work, it was announced after a union meeting. Twentytwo factories and about 5,000 workers were affected. Employers declined to meet the demand for elevators. BOLSHEVIKI ARE DRIVEN OUT BY UKRAINE FORGE "Reds' Are Forced From Kiev Situation in Hungary Still Uncertain. (By Associated Press) COPENHAGEN. April 24. The Roumanian troops continued their ad vance toward Budapest on April 25 on the entire line between the Theiss and Maros rivers and in the evening were before Debreczln about 120 miles due east of Budapest, according to reports from Budapest today. The Hungarians evacuated Debreczin Tuesday night. VIENNA, April 24 The Bolsheviki i (have been driven out of Kiev, capital tTrTPf fiddly to Simon Petlura. i the Ukrainian leader. f rri - j T T i . it 1 " i'LJ ..:f. one saying that the Rumanian advance from the east Is progressing rh ,aT, "vr"r "r VTwCTh the Rumanians have been checked an Vi o 4 t"ia DAvlAt er yy cx 4a In full control of the situation. CLAIMS SOVIET HOLDS LONDON, April 24 Rumors that the position of the Hungarian soviet government is shaken are absolutely unfounded, according to the Daily Herald, the Laborlte organ, which is championing Bela Kun against the allies. The newspaper says that the soviet regime has, on the contrary been materially strengthened. The Herald prints a Budapest dispatch, filed in that city on Tuesday, stating that the military situation Is Tv.nwve4nr HiinniHon reaietona has brought the Rumanian offensive to a standstill ana mat tne ironuer Is now firmly held. Value of Monks Estate Is Set at $35,000 WINCHESTER, Ind., April 24. The will of the late Judge Leander J. Monks was filed for probate Wednesday. , He wills to his daughter, Mrs. Margaret Kizer, w-ife of T. J. Kizer of Indianapolis, thirty-five shares of preferred stock in the Woodbury Glass company of Winchester, and to Mrs. n tt a I " B.n.are8 . me Hunter of Chicago, twenty-five same company and also of stock in the Farmers tninv snares and Merchants bank of this city. The remainder of the estate is to be divided equally between his four daughters, Mrs. Alice Davis of Kokomo, Mrs. Agnes Hunter of Chicago, Mrs. Margaret Kizer of Indianapolis, and Mrs. Mary Smith of this city. The value of the estate is said to be $35,000. His son-in-law, George L. Davis, of Kokomo, has filed his bond as administrator ln the sum of $30,000. Great Britain to Replant Two Hundred Thousand Acres of Forest Land (By Associated Press) LONDON, April 17 Correspondence of The Associated Press. Two hundred thousand acres of forest land in Great Britain are to be replanted at a cost, for planting and maintenance the first ten years, of $17,000,000, according to an announcement by the government. The trees will replaco some of the heavy timber cut down during the war and provide additional forests so that the country may be independent of other timber sources In case of emergency. Foresters are being trained and the necessary sapplings are being prepared. If the experiment is successful, it Is proposed to increase the acreage oT reforested land to 1,770,000 acres within the next forty years.

of the Italians regarding the city. Italy

also demands territory along the coast eiven to them under the treaty in London. , EARLHAM SEEKS FUNDS TO MEET LOSS BY WAR Campaign to Raise Emerg ency Sum of $60,000 Will Start in Earnest Soon. To meet the present financial needs of Earlham college, a campaign to raise an emergency fund of $60,000 is being carried on by Stacey McCracken, financial secretary of the college in Indiana and Western Yearly Meetings. The fund is to relleva the debt of the college incurred during the last few years and particularly during the present year, and to make improvements in the buildings. The deficit in the treasury has been greatly increased by war conditions. At the beginning of this year the attendance dropped almost 50 per cent of the normal number, thus making the expense of running the institution practically as great as before, but causing a large decrease in the income. The college now pays 204 per cent more for its food supplies than in 1915 and the charges for board have been , only slightly increased. : There are several improvements to be made on the buildings. The state inspector has recommended that new floors be laid in Lindley Hall, the chapel remodeled and the rooms of Bundy Hall repainted But One Solicitor At present, Secretary McCracken is the only representative of the college who Is In the field securing subscriptions for the fund. The campaign was delayed in starting because of the influenza situation. McCracken has succeeded in raising about $35,000 of tV. a omnnt oinno Hnwvpr. to be put rorwara witn tne am of some volunteers who fully appreciate the maintenance of the institution. The task of visiting the 230 local meetings of the two Yearly Meetings has proved too large a task for one man in so short a time and the total amount of the fund must necessarily be subscribed by June 1. The intensive campaign will be carried on from May 10 to May 24, inclusive, and letters have already been sent out requesting the aid of several men in raising the fund. To insure the competency of th9 solicitors, representatives will ' be eiven one day's instructions before i starting out to the various territories i . irtia Avnanca rf tiA artlipitnra l" r IT'"" C during the campaign will be borne by the college. ANNOUNCE PENALTY FOR HOME STILLS (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, April 24 Persons who may be planning to make liquor in their own homes after national prohibition becomes effective July 1, are to be warned by revenue authorities as to the penalties to which they will be subject. The internal revenue bureau has sent to revenue collectors and agents a summary of laws on the subject and penalties with the suggestion that they be made known widely. The schedule of penalties for various -violations is as follows : For failure to register still $500 penalty, fine of between $100 and $1,000 and imprisonment of between one month and two years ; for making liquor in a community where it is prohibited by local or state laws, tax of $1,000; for violating war time prohibition $1,000 fine or one year imprisonment or both; for making a whisky mash or a beer, fine of between $500 and $5,000; and imprisonment of between six months and three years. Beer making comes within the same prohibitions. DAMAGING FROST COMING TONIGHT A damaging cold spell is forecast by Weatherman Moore to arrive in this vicinity tonight. According to Moore there will be a general freeze tonight, - temperature going several degrees below freezing, and unless the wind blows, there will be a killing frost in the morning. This cold spell is due to an Alaskan cold wave in the Yukon valley where it is below zero. Warmer weather is predicted for Sunday and maybe Saturday.

CROSSOVER

ITALY CHEER STAND TAKEN BY ORLANDO Allied Embassies Guarded During Demonstrations -"Stubborness" Blamed for Situation. TROOPS TO DALMATIA (By Associated Pressi ROME, April 24. An imposing demonstration occurred here, paraders traversing the principal thoroughfares acclaiming Fiume and Dalmatla and cheering for Premier Orlando and Foreign Minister Sonnino because of their attitude regarding Italy's claims at the Paris peace conference. The American, British and French embassies and the offices of the Socialist newspaper Avanti were each guarded by 200 soldiers to avoid possible incidents. FORCE SENT TO FIUME PARIS, April 24. Italian military forces will occuny that part of Dalma tla and other Adriatic territory named in the pact of London with about 100,000 men, it was stated today by Capt. Tozzl of Premier Orlando's staff. A similar force the captain added, would be sent to the northern regions and around Fiume. JUGO-SLAVS BLAMED PARIS, Apr. 24. "If tha Jugo-Slavs had shown the slightest inclination to concede any point ln the Italian dif'ficulty, the Italians probaMy would have been prepared to ronow tneir lead," was a statement made last night in French circles. "Both sides, however, displayed the utmost stubbornness, the Italians being too proud to give way," it was said. "First, they consider that, as they fought throughout the war as a solid entity, they were entitled to consideration on that account while the Jugo-Slavs, according to Italian view, became an entity only when hostilities ceased and after some of them had been fighting against Italy." It is recognized that both France and Great Britain are ln a difficult position owing to the existence of the secret agreement with Italy, as laid down in the treaty of London. Orlando - Gives ; Statement. Premier Orlando, in a statement to Italian correspondents last night, outlined the events of the day. He said that yesterday morning Premier Lloyd George's secretary took to the Italian delegation a note from the council of three which answered the Italian claims and which specified that Fiume was to be a free city and not under the administration of any power. The -delegation then inquired, he said, if this represented President Wilson's opinion and received an af firmative answer. The Italian delegation met at 4:30 o'clock to take up the note but had hardly begun Its consideration before an afternoon newspaper was brought in and the Italians were dumbfounded, the premier said, to find Mr. Wilson's note printed there. The surprise of the Italians was intense, Signor Orlando continued to learn that a document so vital had been made public in such a manner and at first doubled its authenticity. These doubts were soon removed and the delegation at once deliberated upon the consequences of its publication. After a discussion which lasted until six thirty o'clock, the Italians considered it necessary to make known their surprise to France and England, signatories to the London treaty and addressed a letter to those two powers. pointing out the impossibility of continuing to participate usefully in the peace conference. Regret was expressed that Mr. Wilson's statement which came at the very moment the Italian delegation was making a supreme effort to reach a settlement had made that effort impossible, the premier concluded. NOTE IS THUNDERBOLT LONDON, April 24. A "thunderbolt," "a bomb shell," "an appeal to Caesar" and other descriptive expressions are used by this morning's newspapers ln connection with President Wilson's decaration on the Italian situation. The president's step is treated as a dramatic development at the peace conference by most of. the journals. Apparently halted temporarily by astonishment, some newspapers refrain from making any comment. Everywhere Mr. Wilson's action is regarded as having created a most uflrlous situation, the unfolding of which will be watched with anxious interest. Such editorials as appear were manifestly written with an eye to Italy's possible withdrawal from the conference, though Premier unanao s announcement of his decision to quit Paris had not reached London when the papers were published. Sees Breaking Point. The Daily News under the heading "the breaking point," calls attention to the "grave crisis." A conviction that President Wilson would never have taken such a step except as a last resource after the failure of all private negotiations is voiced by the Express. "It would be idle to speculate on what 'will follow" the newspaper says. "The two antagonistic principles which have been more or less in veiled conflict, throughout the deliberations of the conference are now met In a death grapple. One or the other must yield and the defeat of either will in all probability be final. If Mr. Wilson's principles prevail all claims such as those Italy is now advancing must be abandoned permanently. If on the other hand Premier Orlando's claims are recognized, then there Is an end to the principle of selfdetermination everywhere." . ,

S1K UUlUll 1 utile, nuiii.o Gormon When Anxious Wives Call for Missing Husbands Many Richmond men get tired of the seeming monotony of life and go away from for a day or so, forgetting to mention it to their families, and come back when they get ready, says Chief Alec Gormon. Then wife calls up the police station and asks: "Was my husband arreBted last night?" and they explain that the missing party didn't turn up for work or didn't come home. The chief usually recommends them to call Eaton, Ohio. "Oh. I never thought of that; I'll do It," says the bereft one. "But they -come back in a day or so," says the chief. "We never hear of anyone staying away long. They Just get tired of the same old life at home and take a little vacation.

MEXICO ANGERED OVER ACTION OF PEACE CONGRESS Calls Representative Home and Announces Stand Against Monroe Doctrine. (By Associated Press) MEXICO CITY, Wednesday, April 24. The non-recognition of the Monroe doctrine by the Mexican govern ment and the recall from Paris of Alberto J. Panl, minister to France to await orders in Spain formed the sub stance of two statements printed identically by all Mexico City papers tonight as having been given out officially by Salvador Diego Fernandez, chief of staff in charge of the department of foreign relations. One statement reads: "Since December last year, Alberto J. Panl has held credentials as minister to France, signed by the president of Mexico. Notwithstanding the fact that the French government last November expressed its willingness to accept Senor Pani's nomination he has been unable to present his credentials to the French government throughout his long 6tay in Paris. In view of the above circumstances, President Carranza through this department, has ordered that Senor Panl, to gether with the legation corps proceed from France to Spain, there to await cabled instructions." " - Opposes Doctrine. The other statement follows: "The conference now meeting ' at Paris has considered the recognition of the Monroe doctrine. Some governments, friends of Mexico have asked Mexico for its opinion regarding the doctrine and the Mexican department of foreign relations has answered that the Mexican government has not recognized and will not recognize the Monroe doctrine or any other aoctrlne that attacks the sovereignty and independence of Mexico." The recall from Paris of Minister Pani has ben rumored unofficially for more than a week. There have also been reports that General Eduardo Hay, who has been nominated Mexican minister to Italy, also will be recalled, although there is no official confirmation relative to the latter report. RESENTMENT IS FELT WASHINGTON, April 24. Failure of the allied powers to invite Mexico to participate in the conference of neutrals at Paris has aroused President Carranza to bitter resentment, which has been enhanced by the incorporation of recognition of the Monroe doctrine in the covenant of the league of nations without consultation with Mexico. This was the explanation in well Informed quarters today of statements Issued by the Mexican foreign office yesterday disavowing adherence to the Monroe doctrine and announcing the withdrawal of the Mexican representative in France. It was indicated that the developments were not unexpected here because Carranza had been awaiting an opportunity to get his agents away from Paris for the real reason that he bad been unable to secure recognition from either the French or the British government. It was learned authoritatively that so far from Wording recognition the allied powers have made it clear to Mexico that the Carranza government is looked upon with suspicion because of its treatment of foreign investors, and its attitude toward the foreign nationals. 32 TO BE INDICTED FOR CRIMES IN WAR (By Associated Press) PARIS, April 24 The Temps publishes in detail the report of the commission on responsibility for the war. This report was presented some time ago, but the council of rour nas since taken action differing from the original draft. The report as published, contains four chapters. The first reviews the history of the origin of the war and formally concludes that Germany and Austria Hungary were responsible. The second presents 32 Indictments for violations of the laws and customs of war. as formulated in international conventions and concludes with the statement that the central empires, Turkey and Bulgaria conducted the war by "barbarous and illegitimate methods." The third chapter declares that all persons belonging to enemy countries, however high their station, may be objects of judicial prosecution, the Fourth demands the constitution of a high tribunal . to judge crimes committed during the war, without, however, excluding, competent tribunals of the different nations from acting in cases not coming under the jurisdiction of national courts.

LLOYD GEORGE

MAKING FINAL ATTEMPT FOR

CONCILIATION Italian Delegates Consent 'to. Remain . Until Tonight King Emmanuel Wires Ap-; proval of Stand to Premier.; PLAN SEPARATE PEACE (By Associated Press) PARIS, April 24. King Victor Emmanuel has telegraphed to Premier Orlando, commending his action and Insisting that there be no recession from the position Italy has taken. ' Premier Lloyd George called on Premler Orlando before the council met this morning. The two statesmen had a long conference, the British premier endeavoring to obtain a change in the Italian position and induce Italy's representatives to remain. There was no indication, however, of the success of this effort. - , v It was announced at Italian ' headquarters that Premier Orlando and General Armando Diaz of the Italian delegation, would leave Paris this aft ernoon, Baron Sonnino, the foreign minister and the others following tomorrow. - ; '. Parliament to Meet : i At Italian headquarters " the an-' nouncement also was made that the parliament of Italy would meet upon Premier Orlando's return, probably la a day or two. . - Preliminary Instructions have already been telegraphed to Rome. , ' " It was stated in Italian quarters today that should the break become definite, Italy would take steps to approach Germany with a view to making a separate peace. Replies to Wilson. The French foreign office today confirmed the report that Premier Orlando's letter of yesterday to Premiers Clemenceau and Lloyd George instead ot announcing the complete rupture, asked whether In view of the circumstances, the two premiers considered further Italian participation in the conference usual. The British and French premiers, it is stated, will make a joint answer. Victorto Orlando, the Italian premier, lsued a lengthy statement today, replying to President Wilson ia which the premier states in so many words that he is compelled to withdraw from the peace conference after President Wilson's action which is regarded as a departure from diplomatic customs, and leaves the Italians no other course. No Break with Allies. After Premier Lloyd George's visit to Premier Orlando, it was stated that the Italian premier had postponed bis departure from Ports until 8 o'clock this evening. Orlando said: "We do not break with our allies, but hand over our interests to their hands, trusting they will loyally fulfill their mision.The other members of the Italian delegation may remain ln Paris a few days longer. The Echo de Paris today expressed the belief that because of President Wilson's "direct appeal to the Italian people," Great Britain and France will be brought to make known the viewpoint of thetr representative in the Italian dispute. The same newspaper gives its opinion that the dispute will not lead to a delay in the opening ol the negotiations at Versailles. - - Premier Clemenceau, Premier Lloyd George and President Wilson met at the usual hour this forenon but no outline of the topic under discussion was made public althought the ChinoJapanese question, reparation and possibly the Italian crisis may have been considered. , 4 .., C LABOR SURPLUS SHOWS DECREASE OVER U, S. CBy Associated Press) ' .- WASHINGTON, April 24. Unemployment conditions throughout the United States are 6teadily improving, reports received from 3, 417 representative concerns in 68 cities received by the United States employment service today show. Reports from these 58 cities, show 27 cities reporting a surplus of labor of 59.957, as compared with a surplus of 73.575 the previous week. Six of the cities show a combined shortage of 3,600 skilled and unskilled laborers, an increase of 150 for the week. The rest of the cities report an approximate equality of supply and demand. . . Three cities reporting a surplus of labor last week were dropped from the surplus list. They are Butte; Montana, St. Louis and New York. Principal decreases in surplus during the week were at Los Angeles, San Francisco, Meriden, Conn., Atlanta and Portland. Conditions in the ' New ' England states, . especially in Connecticut, showed a marked Improvement Several cities which last week reported heavy surpluses, this week reported an apparent equality of supply ana de-. mand. Of the six other reporting a shortage of labor all but Seattle, are in the South. Louisville, Wilmington, N. C Charleston, and Columbia, Ga., and Memphis, Tenn., report an aggregate shortage of 3,600. North Carolina reports some surplus in the cities and shortage in the agricultural districts. Reports received by the employment services from states, while incomplete, give Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas. Ohio, and Utah a surplus of labor. Alabama, District of Columbia. Missouri, - Montana, Nebraska and Wisconsin in an equality, and Kentucky a shortage .. ; . . ; 9 if