Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 44, Number 313, 16 October 1919 — Page 1

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"K" ORDERED TO INDIANA HARBOR FOR RIOT DUTIES Richmond Organization Leaves Tonight Probably to Relieve Other National Guardsmen in Strike Center

ENLISTMENTS ARE OPEN Company K, Third Infantry, Indiana State Militia, made up of Richmond men, have been ordered to duty In the unsettled district at Indiana Har bor, "through an order receixed Wed nesdav by CaDtain Myron Malsby The order received from Adjutant General Smith, at 8 o'clock Wednes day morning, follows: "Captain Myron Malsby, "Richmond. Indiana.

f "Vftn mirt von r rnrnmanri nrn hereby

ordered to report to me at Indiana Harbor. Arrive not later than 3 p. m., Friday, October 17. Bring full equipment Wire strength, time of depart ure, and probable time of arrival. "SMITH, Adjt.-General." Captain Malsby at once issued or ders to all men of the company to report at the armory on South Seventh street, at 1 o'clock Wednesday alternoon. At that time a general equip ment inspection was held. The men were elven lei-ve of absence at 3 o'clock until 7 o'clock thia evening. The company will form at the arm cry at 7 o'clock for final orders, and will march to the Pennsylvania sta tlon. from which it is scheduled to leave at 10:20. Enlistments Wanted. CaDtain Malsby announced this morning that there were a few vacan cies and that enlistments will be ac cepted in a limited number, prior to departure. Men who wish to enlist may do so by reporting to the armory at 7 o'clock this evening, prepared to be examined and sworn in. and to leave at 10 o'clock. At present there are 65 members In the company, which was organized during the war s a reserve state force, under the .idiana State Militia The armory presented a scene of much activity. The men were busy getting their equipment in order. Mascot is Adopted. i When Captain Malsby opened the .armory thia morning he found a small tog on the steps of the building, and this has been officially named as the Company's mascot. Its name has iot definitely been decided upon but mem bers of the company at the armory adopted the name of "Mary."

ft Although no reason was given for - the call, Captain Malsby said that Company K had probably been ordered

to relieve some of the other organiza tions stationed in the unsettled dis tricts. "The only reason I know, for our being called, is to relieve another company," Captain Malsby jaid. "Men now on duty up there are business men, many of them situated in a position similar to the men of Company K, and we are probably being called to relieve them." Route Not Given. The route to be taken was not given cut. A complete" roster of Company K, as giveu out by Captain Malsby Wednesday, follows: Captain. Myron Malsby; First Lieutenant, Frank Benn; Second Lieutenant, Ed. N. Wilson; Acting First Sergeant. P. H. Smith; Supply Sergeant, Carl Eggemeyer; Sergeants, Gus Hafner, Karl Meyers, Earl Stinson, Roy Frye, and C. E. Moss. Squad 1, Corporal Flook, Marlatt, Roop, Bullerdick, Neiwoehner, Jenkins, Land and Wadman; squad 2, Corporal Moss, Ackerman, Luring, Fulks. Longstreth, and Handley; Squad 3, Corporal Vickery, Roberts, Clarke, McConaha, Hunt, and Menke; s quad. 4, Corporal Rohe, Bartel, Bone, Whitesell. Roe, Schnelle, Miller and Smelser. Squad 5. Corporal Foreman, Rindt, Borton, Faucett, Williams. Hodge, Lons and Brockman; squad 6, Corpor al Gilbert. Allen. C. Noss, Mitchell,

Driffel. Quigley and Allen; squad 7 .-i Corporal Dykeman, Harrison, Krei

. ) rnpipr. Gartside. Kleinknecht and Study; squad S, Corporal Zwissler, Holzapfel, Drischel. Overman, King, Lonsnpcker and Henkey; Mascot, "Mary." French Tablets in Honor of George Washington Set in Palace of Versailles (Py Associated Press) PARIS." Oct. 15. In the "American independence room" in the Versailles palace, two marble plates were affixed todav. setting forth in English and French George Washington's everlast ing glory as patriotic citizen and leader One bears an inscription that his statue now there was presented to France by the people of Virginia as a mark of friendship and esteem, for the eplendid and opportune services ren dered to Virginia, and the other sets forth aid given the American colonies by France in the war of independence. Body Found in Lake, That of Missing Balloonist (By Associated' Press) DETROIT, Oct. 16. The body picked up yesterday off Cape Burd, Lake Huron, by Eagle boat 44, has been Identified as that of Observer Verheyder, who with Captain Dawmann, has been missing since their balloon, participating in the national championship race, was found wrecked off Cove Light, October 4.

Children, Poisoned by Mother Because They Were in the Way, Cheating Death

Shirley Luikart (above) and her sister

Chicago.

Edna and Shirley Luikart, the two little girls poisoned by their temporarily insane mother at Detroit, are now practically fully recovered from the effects of the poison. Their father is bending his efforts now to making life as cheerful as possible for the mother, Mrs. Roy Luikart, who was placed in a sanitarium. Luikart plans to devote his efforts to getting the best aid possible to restoring her mind. Mrs. Luikart poisoned the girls because she wanted to go on the stage, she said. The children were rushed to Chicago to receive the care of a noted specialist. A Chicago and a Detroit paper now are co-operating In taking contributions for the children.

Service Men Lay Plans For Big Indoor Fair and Circus

Every former service man In the community Is urged to attend a meeting tr be held Monday night at the Commercial club rooms. Final plans will be completed for the big Indoor fair to be given at the Coliseum on the week of November 17. At a meeting of the executive committee and a business men's committee Wednesday evening, plans :or the fair were agreed upon, provided sufficient interest is show ; According to Elmer Eggemeyer, business men's chairman, at least 200 men will be needed for suet iss, and unless proper co-operation is given by the service men, the work of the business men in connection cannot go on. Automobile for Grand Prize. T fair, similar to those given in the past by the Elks club, promises to be one of the bigfest affairs staged in Richmond since the return of the service men. The big feature of the celebration will be an award of a Hudson Supersix automobile, as the grand prize. In addition, will be a country fair, candy sales, flower show, special vaudeville acts and a number of other attractions, which will be arranged by various committees in charge of the work. Proceeds of the fair will go entire ly to the organization of Wayne coun ty's service men. At present the county organization is practically without funds, with which to complete its organization, but it is hoped that enough money will be obtained to equip completely a home for the exservice men of the county. Monday's meeting will be held at 7:30 o'clock. A smoker will follow. President Relieved; Has Good Night, Says Doctors (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Oct. 16. President Wilson, relieved from the grandular swelling from which he suffered for two days, had a good night's rest last night, said the bulletin issued today by his physicians. The bulletin issued at 11:55 a, m., follows: "The discomfort which the president suffered for two days has been relieved to a very great extent. He had a good night. His temperature, pulse, respiration and kidney function continue normal. Grayson, Ruffin, Stitt." Weather Forecast For Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau Partly cloudy and colder tonight and Friday, preceded by occasional rains. Today's Temperature Noon 67 Yesterday. Maximum 68 Minimum 57 For Wayne County, By W. E. Moore Mostly cloudy with occasional rains this afternoon and probably tonight. Colder tonight. Friday partly cloudy and colder. General Conditions Unsettled and cloudy weather with general rains are continuing to dominate the weather conditions over the western states as well as east of the Mississippi. It is clearing in the northwest where temperatures are considerably below freezing. Indications are for gradually clearing weather after tonight, although it will be partly cloudy at times. ?'2

Edna, sketched at Columbus Hospital,

Following is a list of the committee heads for the fair: Grand prize Clem McConaha, Ira Swisher. Finance Dudley Elmer, Winfield Urban. Soliciting E. E. Eggemeyer, Raymond Mather. General Events: Joseph Hill, Dr. W. L. Misener. Advertising and publishing: Wren Hasecoster, Mahlon Sheridan, Roecoe Fleming and E. G. White. Country Store: Louis Iliff, Don Warfel. County Committee of Citizens: De mas Coe, Linus Meredith, and Law rence Handley. BOLSHEVIK! FACE DISASTER, REPORT FROM RUSS FRONT (T?y Associated Press) LONDON, Oct. 16 Forced back by the onslaughts of enemies on four fronts, the armies of the soviet government of Russia appear to be facing a period pregnant with disaster. General Denikine's Cossacks from the south, Polish forces from the west; northwestern Russia Legions on the northwest and norther Russian troops from the north, have during the last few days forged ahead until it seems the Bolshevik armies are between the' upper and nether millstones. Petrograd Is doomed to capture, in the opinion of observers. General Yuden itch being at Gatchina, only 25 miles south. The Northern Russian army has broken resistance of the Bolsheviki, according to reports. Polish forces have captured Kovno, on the extreme northern end of their line. Denikine's men have driven a giant wedge into central Russia. East of the Ural is Admiral Kolchak's army esT . or General iienikine s army are forces of Ukranlans,-vho while supposed to be hostile to the Bolshe viki, have declared war on Denikine because or alleged atrocities perpetrated by the latter's soldiers on their advance toward Moscow. Advices from Russia state that Col onel Avaloff-Barmondt, whose sudden atatcK on Kiga last week caused a sensation, has declared he began his cmpaign only for the purpose or securing the Duna river front against Moscow." LETTS FORCE RIVER. (By Associated Press) COPENHAGEN, Oct. 16 Lettish forces have fought their way across tne Duna river at l-uga, and operations there are now developing favor ably, according toa dispatch received from Libau last night by the Lettish press bureau here. A state of siege has been declared throughout all Lithuania. Russian troops under the command of Colonel Vierkolitch, have been concentrated in Lithuania. The Lithuanian flag has everywhere replaced the Russian colors. Colonel Vierkolitch has issued a proclamation saying if the Lithuanians voluntarily reunite with old Russia, self govern ment will be given Lithuania under Russian sovereignty. STEAMER STRANDED IN FOG. ORLEANS, Mass., Oct. 16 A steam er believed to be a freighter from Nova Scotia bound for New York became stranded on a sand bar near the United States coast guard station No. 40 last nighu. The station crew, a! ter reaching the vessel in the heavy fo. remained aboard.

SENSATION IS

PROMISED IN GARY PROBES Report Will Indicate That En 'tire Civil Government Was to be Seized. (By Associated Press) GARY, Ind., Oct 16. Investigation of radical bomb anti-government plots, and surveillance of suspected reds continued today In Gary, where army Intelligence officers and federal operatives already have uncavered a number of alleged plots and arrested a score or more agitators. Seven men taken in a series of raids Tuesday night, are held on deportation warrants, it was stated today, and others remain in custody. An official report by Colonal W. S. Mapes, commanding the federal troops sent here when the situation growing out of the Steel strike got beyond the power of state authorities, presenting what was said to be documentary evidence of the connection of radical leaders with the steel strike In Gary and elsewhere, today, was In the hands of Major-General Leonard Wood, commander of the central army department. General Wood declared Gary "is a hot-bed of anarchy." The evidence was said to be of a sensational nature. It also is said to contain prof of the alleged radical plot to capture the civil government of Gary and other steel cities. No official announcement of the report was made but it was stated it might be made public later. Antonio Gorske, detained and questioned by the military authorities in connection with the bomb plot of last June, denied complicity in the conspiracy and also disclaimed Information that Alexander Ivanoff, for whom the authorities are searching, had taken part in it. MORE BACK TO WORK. PITTSBURG, Oct. 16. Large numbers of workers who went on a strike September 22, last, when the nation wide walkout of steel and Iron employes became effective, are returning to work daily in the Pittsburg district, according to representatives of the companies, who claimed today that the mills in this region were fast returning to normal conditions. Production is on the increase, they declared, and the situation, so far as the companies are concerned, is assuming a brighter aspect each day. Union leaders countered the employers' claims today with the statement that strikers were not deserting the ranks. - ; - CONFERENCES AT YOUNGSTOWN. YOUNGSTOWN, O.. Oct. 16. The eyes of union men in the Youngstown district were focussed on strike leaders today as the result of an announcement that arrangements had been made for a conference with rep resentatives of two of the lesser steel plants in the valley. CHICAGO SITUATION BETTER. CHICAGO, Oct. 16 The industrial situation at the steel plants in the Chicago district today was reported better than at any time since the strike was called nearly four weeks ago. Many of the mills were said by company officials to be running at 50 per cent or more of their usual capacity. There were statements by labor leaders that the unskilled work ers were the only ones returning. ORGANIZERS "TURNED BACK" HUNTINGTON, W. Va., Oct. 16. Fifty union organizers, who went into Logan county yesterday in an attempt to unionize coal miners of the Guyan valley, and who claim they were forced to leave that region by several hundred "armed men," reported their case today to District headquarters of the United Mine Workers of America, at Charleston. It is expected that the union officers will take steps immediately to secure com plete details. INVESTIGATION OF RADICAL'S ACTION TO CLOSE PROBES (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Oct. 16. Investigation of the steel strike by senate labor committees will be closed next week with the examination of wit nesses on the activities of radicals in the strike. In making this announcement today. Chairman Kenyon said the decision to close the inquiry next week was reached because of the committee's desire to report to the senate and to the consideration of legislation for the Americanization of foreign born residents of the United States. The legislation will be considered by the committee next Wednesday Final witnesses in the steel strike will be heard Monday and Tuesday, Chairman Kenyon said, and he committee then will draft its report. Several senators had desired to visit other strike districts, but it was decided that the information obtained at Pittsburg and Washington is sufficient. Jail. Big Fine. Proposed in Sugar Embargo Bill (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Oct. 16. An embargo against the export of sugar for the next six months under penalty of 10 years imprisonment, and $10,000 fine, was proposed in a bill today by Representative Dallinger, Republican, of Massachusetts. He also introduced a resolution calling on the war and navy department to report whether any sugar held by J them could be placed on the market.

French Surgeon Says He Has Found Fountain of Youth; May Mark New Era in Science

NEW YORK, Oct. 16. Have scientists at last found the fabled Fountain of Youth? After centuries of theorizing surgeons have come forth with an answer. In an address to prominent surgeons gathered at the French Congress of Surgery, Dr. Serge Voronoff, a Russian, who was formerly connected with the Rockefeller Institute, "the other day revealed the details of a series of experiments by which he succeeded In infusing youth into the veins of the aged. The cable telling of this evnt was greeted with unusual interst by physicians and laymen here. Prominent American physicians who have followed the experiment of Dr. Voronoff and have been actively engaged in solving the riddle, which heretofore seemingly found a solution in books of fairy tales only, asserted that the Russian surgeon's discovery is opening up a new era in the field of surgical piactice. Dr. Voronoff's experiments, which, he says, resulted in the rejuvenation of a man of eighty-six years, is the climax of a series of experiments which for many years have been engaged in by some of the world's foremost purgical experts. Dr. Voronoff's method consists of replacing the glands of aged or ill persons with healthy glands from young animals. These new glands soon become an integral part of the body and begin to supply new vitalizing fluid. Dr. Brown-Sequard, a British surgeon, was one of the forerunners in the movement. It is notable that he worked along the principles accepted by Dr. Voronoff.

Monopoly Charge Repeated by

Commission Against Packers

(By Associated Press) 1 WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 Reiteration of the claim that the five big packing companies of Chicago bid fair to dominate the wholesale grocery trade and already handle more than 200 foods unrelated to the meat packing industry, many of them directly competitive as meat substitutes, is made in Part IV of the Federad Trade commission's report on the industry, published today. "The extent to which the packer should be permitted to enter unrelated food lines (even assuming legitimate competive methods) the report said, "is a matter which the public interest alone should determine. Two questions primarily economic are involved: Does this widening of activity result In additional economies of production' and distribution? Does it result and will it continue to result to the public in lower prices and better quality of product and service? "A third question not here discussed relates to the ultimate effect of such vast and powerful organizations on the political and social fabjic of American institutions." Many Foods Included. Included in the list of commodities said to be falling under control of the "big five" are poultry and game, dairy products, lard and butter substitutes, canned and dried vegetables and fruit, canned, cured and frozen fish, cocoa, coffee, molasses and cane, corn and maple syrups. In addition Armour & company, one of the 5, is said to be handling extensively soda fountain preparations and utensils. The extent of packer control varies with the locality and commodity "and the dealer whose business is being absorbed the report asserts. "Owing to the maze and secrecy of the packer's methods of conducting Billy Dansay Still Gone; Letter Says He W as Taken by Woman Who Loves Him (By Associated Press) HAMMONTON. N. J., Oct. 16. After a week's search and the investigation of a score of supposed clues the mystery surrounding the disappearance from his home here last Wednesday of 3-year-old Billy Dansay apparently was no nearer solution today than the day he disappeared. A letter received by the boy's mother gave the authorities another possible clue to work on today. The letter was postmarked Newark, N. J., and signed with the initials "J. P." It apparently was in the handwriting ot a woman, and in it the writer admitted kidnapping the child, but said tnat a mistake had been made in getting the wrong kid." "But," the letter added, "as I never can get an opportunity of getting the White boy, I am going to hold on to this boy. He is a wonderful little chap and I already love him. When you receive this I will be close to the Mississippi river and in 5 days I'll have him west of the Rockies." The White boy referred to in the letter is supposed by those working on the case to mean the son of E. H. W?hite, a member of the Hammonton council and chairman of the committee on law and order. King Albert Will Have Fall Day at Los Angeles (By Associated Press) LOS ANGELES, Oct 16 An automobile parade, a luncheon and a trip to motion picture studios will form the chief features of the program of entertainment for King Albert of Belgium, his royal consort and the crown prince Leopold when they arrive for a brief visit here today. The King, it is understood, will decorate several L03 Angeles men and women who were active in relief work for Belgium during the war. Mayor Meredith P. Snyder, who will welcome King Albert, entertained the royal visitor when he was here more than 20 years ago as the Duke of Brabant, Mayor Snyder was the city's chief executive at that time.

Dr. Serge Voronoff. Dr. Voronoff has long been engaged on experiments to test the validity of his theories. He is a Russian and one of the highest authorities on surgery. In 1910 he was engaged in research work at the Rockefeller Institute to gether with Dr. Carrol, also a member of the institue, who at present is engaged in surgical research in Europe. The Russian is said to be the originator of the first method of grafting employed by the war surgeons. much of his business," It adds, "exact statistics on many of these commodities are not available, for the country as a whole, which will show just how far the packer's control has reached. Many companies manufacturing or handling these commodities are controlled by packer interests, no hint of which is disclosed by the names under which they operate, and even a thorContinued on Page Eight. MAYNARD MAKING MAGNIFICENT TIME ON JOURNEY EAST (By Associated Press) CHICAGO, Oit. 16 Halfway across the country on his return journey in the army airplane reliabil'ty an endurance race. Lieutenant fr. W . ay-nai-d, the "flying parson" toda. 1 'as well in the lead of the four other homeward bound fliers, who had doubled back after soaring from coast to coast. Lieutenant Maynard was almost a day's flight in the van of his nearest pursuer, from San Francisco and his closest opponent in point of actual flying time for the transcontinental flight, Captain Lowell H. Smith, temporarily was out of the contest, as his ship was damaged by fire last night, shortly after he had landed at the Buffalo central station. Lieutenant Manyard arrived at North Platte. Neb., about 9 a. m., central time. He left Sidney, Neb., where he spent the night, in a snow storm. He left for St. Paul. Neb., at 9:43, arriving there at 10:47. His claims to premier honors in the first half of the twice trans-continental race disputed by Captain Smith as regarded actual flying time for the journey, Lieutenant Manyard apparently was intent on being returned undisputed winner, as he was in the Mineola-Toronto race, for yesterday be broke all records for flights from San Francisco, to Sidney, Neb., his overnight stop. He announced he expected to spend tonight at Chicago. Through snow storms yesterday Lieu tenant Maynard made 136 miles m 5b minutes, and then dashed an additional 93 miles through the skies in 53 minutes. The total death toll in the race today stood at seven, leaving 33 pilots in the contest. Lieutenant French Kirby, pilot, and Lieutenant Stanley C. Miller, observer, were killed yesterday when their plane fell at Castle Rook, Utah. Other deaths durig the race were Major II. D. Crissy, Lieuteat E. V. Wales, Sergeants Virgie Thomas and W. H. Nevitt ad Observer i Worth D. McClure. ! Inasmucn as captain Smith's plane! was burned at a control neia, alter he had landed for the night, those in terested in the race hoped that the Washington authorities would permit him to take another ship and remain in the race. Captain Smith's entry was being prepared for today's flying when the wings were fired from a lantern. The weather for today, over much of the course probably will not be what the flyers regard as the most favorable, according to the weather forecast. Over the eastern section cloudy and cooler weather will prevail with unsetled weather from Chicago on westward, the weather reports said. Fly'"vg from the west, Lieut. Alexan- j der . arson was Lieut. Maynard s closest pursuer, followed by Capt. J. O. Donoldson. From the east the "flying porson's chief rival, after Captain Smith's plane was burned, became Major Carl Spatz. OFF AT SAN FRANCISCO SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 16. Three contestants in the army's transcontinental air race who have completed the flight from Mineola, N. Y. to San Francisco, were expected today to Join the 5 who yesterday were on the final lap of their 5,402 mile flight. Those ready to leave here during the day were Captain H. C. Brayton and Lieutenants E. M. Manzelman and L. S. Webster. Lieutenant Alexander Pearson, Jr., reached Reno yesterday on the first day of his return trip, while Captain J. O. Donaldsin was held up here nearly an hour. A few miles out he made a forced landing.

REPORT ON BARGAINING IS HEARD BY CONFERENCE Controversy is Question of Make or Break With Con

ference, Says Morrison Committee Adjourns. LABOR COMPROMISES? BULLETIN (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Oct 16 A declaration of "the right of wage earners" to "bargain collectively" and to "be represented by representatives of their own choosing" was presented to the national industrial conference today by Thomas L. Chadbourne, chairman of the committee of 15. It was expected to cause a strenuous fight in conference. The declaration was proved by all of the public and labor delegates on the committee but was strongly opposed by a majority of the representatives of capital. It was drafted ( at a four hour session of the committee today and presented when the conference convened at 2:30 p. m. WASHINGTON, Oct. 16. An agreement on a declaration as to the right of wage earners to organize and bargain collectively with employers, appeared probable when the national industrial conference's committee of 15 adjourned today, after a 4 hour session. Frank Morrisson, acting head of the labor delegation, declared during the noon recess of the committee of 15 that "it is now a question of make or break" with the conference. He held a hurried conference with other labor delegates attending the meeting and called others by telephone for the purpose, it was understood, of seeking authority to make certain concessions on "collective bargaining." Charles Edward Russell, spokesman for the committee of 15, said a definite report on "collective bargaining" could be expected within a short time. Dissatisfied With Rule. Capital. conferees voiced their diss&Vsa aafc trtritbf Secretary - Lane's s people yf against the group edy. It cnrtaVsr nn th miMHnn f nomenallta youtn on the steel strike any c .ring that an individual vtplaced. frorar, because the employers 'group numbered only 17 compared with 19 in the labor group, and 25 in the public group. After some debating and division yesterday, the question of steel strike arbitration was postponed until today and the general committee given another chance to present proposals touching upon collective bargaining. Employers opposed delay when the point was brought up yesterday but the public and labor delegates had a majority when the motion to postpone action was voted upon. The illness of Samuel Gompers, labor's chief representative, though not now considered vitally serious, was a disturbing factor at yesterday's session of the conference. COALMEN CONTINUE TO PREPARE STRIKE; LEWIS AT CAPITAL INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 16. Plans for a strike of bituminous coal miners of the country on November 1, were continued today at international headquarters of the United Mine Workers of America here, the officials proceeding on the assumption that nothing would come of the conference in Washington called by Secretary of Labor William B. Wilson in an effort to avert the threatened walkout. The official strike can, Issued by Acting President John L. Lewis, was sent out yesterday to the more than i 4,000 local unions and plans for making the strike effective are taking form at headquarters. ir. Lewis left late ytsterday afteri r.oon for uashington, in response to the request of Secretary Wilson for a conference. Mr. Wilson announced last night that Thomas L. Brewster, president of the Coal Operators Associations, would represent the employers at the conference. Officials of the Mine Workers here were averse to commenting on the possible outcome of the Washington meeting, but it was stated that it might result in another effort on the part of the operators and miners to i get together. It was pointed out that thould an agreement be reached before November 1. that the agreement would not become effective until ratified at another convention of the United Mine Workers. Sinn Fein Holds Annual Conference at Midnight; Defies Commander-General (By Associated Press) DUBLIN, Oct. 16. Defying the order of the government and the commander-in-chief in Ireland, the 12th annual convention of the Sinn Fein was held at midnight in the Mansion house. It lasted 3 hours. Notwithstanding all precautions taken to prevent the meeting, the complete order of business was carried through. An order issued last night by the chief secretary and commander-in-chief of the forces in Ireland prohibited the assemblage in Dublin of the Sinn Fein Irish volunteers and the Gaelic league