Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 45, Number 157, 12 May 1920 — Page 1

RICHMOND PAIXABIUM VOL. XLV., NO. 157 Palladium. Est 1S31. Consolidated with Sun-Telegram 1907. RICHMOND, IND., WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 12, 1920 SINGLE COPY 3 CENTS

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CARRANZA HAS BACK TO WALL IN LAST STAND

Mexican President, Surround ed by 4,000 Faithful Fol lowers, Fighting Off Pur suers Near San Marcos. STATE BACK TO NORMAL (By Associated Press) Mexican revolutionists seem to have attained virtually all their objective 'tne capture of president Carranza, who jfled from Mexico City late last week Advices from rebel sources say he has been taken prisoner but apparent iy the news had not reached Vera Cruz last night. That city reported that near San Marcos 125 miles away forces loyal to the president were fighting against rebels sent to cap ture Carranza, and gain possession of funds belonging to the Mexican treasury, which he is said to hive taken1 with him in his flight from the capital:

have been orderd up to the scene oficck pai the fifth peace resolution th hntti in thQ en,n,Me,0vn r.nrnW,ottmd by the Republican leadership.

of the state of Tlaxcala, and it is probable the issue of the struggle will not be long delayed.

Disrteheu fm, v,.u f, vL-in aic,I,ttve eiaggereu irom siae to siue over

eem to throw considerable doubt on reports of (he assassination of Gen. i'nrti,in Aon..,. ; i.,. F r...c- i 'unuiui, auimi. run in la in i i rm dent Carranza and Governor of the Btate of Vera Cruz. VERA CRUZ. May 12. President Venustiano Carranza's army of 4.000 men, virtually surrounded by rebel forces commanded by Generals Hill rnd Trevino, is making a determined stand in a strong position between San Marcos. Puebla. and the village of Huarnantl.'i, ten miles northwest, in the state of Tlaxcala, according to advices received here. The struggle went on all day, and according to tho latest reports, the Carranza force had not been dislodged. Rebel reinforcements, under command of General Porras, have been ordered up from Cordoba, and have tnken up positions at San Andres and Chachicomula, southeast of the scene of Tuesday's battle, probably for the tmrDose of preventing the escape of Carranza, should he succeed in break-1 ing through the lines thrown around', him. Reports state the Carranza j forces are entrenched along the Mexican national railway. Aguilar Loses Hope. General Candio Aguilar; sowtn-Iaw of President Carranza. and governor of 1he state of Vera Cruz, has aban - rioned all chance of escape from the ronntrv In an effort to join his su-1 perior and share his fate, says a patch to El Dlctamen. Emissaries from General Aguilar today conferred with General Sanchez's chief of staff, and asked that their commander be permitted to pass through the rebel lines toward San Marcos. This request w-as pranted but it. was stipulated that General Aguilar must be accompanied only by his personal ftaff and civilians, all his soldiers being barred. Paul H. Foster, American consul here, has reported to the state department in Washington that conditions are returning to normal. EI j PASO, Tex., May 12. While IPresident Carranza was reported as I fighting what might be the final battle of the old regime to retain its power, agents for the revolutionary governiment of Mexico here today were laying plans for the reconstruction period following the revolution. As the first step in this work, Roberto V. Pesquoira, revolutionary financial agent for the revolutionists, said he would endeavor to correct what, he (termed abuses of the Mexican workmen in the United States through contract labor. He declared labor agents ton both sides of the border were exploiting the workingman and he proposed that laborers should enter the United States in future on industrial contracts. He also charged that extensive passport frauds were in existence among individuals on both sides of the line und he will seek to eliminate this. American capital will be invited to Mexico with full protection, he caid, pud Washington n gents of the revolution would endeavor to hasten recogrition of the new regime to further this move. BROWNSVILLE. Tex., May 1

T,OOT), i0val to President Carranza in i today at. the conference of representaT.Tatamoros. opposite here, th last veB of farm organizations of the l 'rKe town in that section of Mexico L n.ted States and attended by a num-aw-oitorl fntber of Canadians. Co-operative buy-

Entrenchments early today for the cx-jin

reeled attack hv a force of approxJmately TOO men reported last night f.:- 2T miles west of the city. From reliable sources in Matamoros i; renorted last nicht that tho city might capitulate wunout uiouut ... r. c. ooi, thorp w.-m .i treneral ! clesire among the avoid a conflict. army OlliCerS TO - WASHINGTON. D. C, 1'resident Carranza, his May 12. cabniet adrisers and other adherents left Mexico . City last Friday morning by train, apparently going in the direction of Vera Cruz, the state department was advised todny in messages from the ..,.,', rr,Vn ws Preceded bv ! r umefnus trains carrying troops, and i equipment, supplies, records, and archives. Artillery and supplies were also held in trains waiting at the railroad station some hours after CarranZH left. . - . T D r r Spa meeting lO tSe in Jane BERLIN, May 12 Decision to post-1 pone the conference netween aineu and German representatives at Spa, Belgium, until late in June has been reached.' according to Norddeutsche AHegeime Zeitung. The meeting was to have been held on March 25.

HITCHCOCK STARTS ATTACK ON SENATE PEACE RESOLUTION

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. May 12 Democratic attack upon the Republican peace resolution was launched today by Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska, administration ' spokesman, who declared in addressing the Senate that the measure was futile and inconsistent and inimical to the treaty of Versailles. "The mountain has labored and brought forth a mouse," he said. "The peace resolution is before us. It is not exactly still born, but its feeble character suggests a disturbed gestation and a dubious future. "Great expectations for an act of congress that would force a peace settlement are to be disappointed. High hopes that a resolution by Congress could be made to perform the funci tions of a peace treaty are abandoned. ! jnsteaa or a peace settlement to oe forced by a resolution of mandatory requirements as the price of severing commercial relations, we are merely to repeal the war declaration, declare the war at an end and invite the president to negotiate a separate peace." Cites 3 Resolutions. Mr. Hitchcock cited three similar resolutions which he said had been sponsored since last November by "Juhb 01 ivictsai.-uuen.s, me .nepuoncan leauer, ana senator ivnox of Tennsylvania, author of the pending resolution. The latter, Mr. Hitch'In reaching this important conclusI ion," he said, of the pending measI ure, "the supporters of the novel plan ,,zag COUr"e for neady six monla- . Senator Hitchcock denied that congress has the power to make peace although it has authority to declare war. The states voted unanimously agatnst giving congress peace-making jurisdiction, he said. CHURCH FUND NOW $11,707 Latest reports of the committees to raise fund to rebuild the Christian church at Whitewater, filed with Fred Wallace, general chairman, snow a total of almost $12,000 The solicitors report cordial treatment and hearty response. The structure had served this community for more than 50 years. It now has one-time memberships reaching into many states of the union The following additional offerings were reported: John K. Thomas, $500; Lawson Hunt. $500; William Barton, $100; Emma Barton, $100; A. Gullidge, $400; Fannie Hunt. $100; Charles Y&nt $50; Everett White. $50; Kenneth Barton. $50; Emmanuel Timmons, $50; W. P. Mills and wife, $50; "Cash", $40; George Showalter, $25; Dr. Harley. $25; J. M. McCullough, $25; Webb Pyle, $25 Delbert dis-fFunk, $25: Ralph j laneous. $219.50; i Roll, $25; miscelpreviously reported, $9,647.50; total, $11,707.00. Friends' Presidents Decide To Continue Inter-Charch Drive; Meet to Lay Plans Decision to continue the united efforts for the college endowment fund was made by the Friends college presidents and other educators gathered at the Central office of the Five Years Meeting on South Eighth street on Wednesday morning. At the afternoon session a definite policy was to be outlined. Sylvester Jones, associate director of the Friends Forward Movement, Dr. W. C. Woodward, editor of The American Friend; Herman O. Miles, director of the financial campaign of the Forward Movement, Prof. E. P. James of Fairmount Academy, and Dr. William V. Coffin, member of the hoard of trustees of Wliittier college, who represented that institution, were the non-presidential members of the conference. Conferring presidents Included: W. O. Mendenhall, of Friends University, Wichita, Kas. ; Levi T. Pennington, Pacific College, Newberg, Ore.; Homer J. Coppock, of Nebraska Central Central City, Neb.; G. Edmund McGrew, of Penn College. Oskaloosa, la.; J. Edward Jay, of Wilmington College, Wilmington, O.; Raymond Binford, of Guilford College, Guilford, N. C. Less Armament, Farmers Ask (By Associated Pressl CHICAGO, May 12 Resolutions asking congress for legislation to reduce the cost of naval military establishments were up for consideration re:Iuce. tho cost of the fanners ana otner necessaries was another Important topic. BOLSHEVIKI GET WAY IN AZERBAIJAN MUSS flty Associated Press) CONSTANTINOPLE, May 11 Rusutiipnrnu lunrs ill UcllJrtLl recently demanded that Armenia sur render Karabagh and permit them the liberty to cross freely from Armenia to Asiatic Turkey, where they intend frt .,.V. TV T .... 1 T - 1 " Ul'a)? ? f"1 : movement. This demand was rejected by president Khatitian. but soviet commit tees in Erivan protested and mustered sufficient power to oust the Khatitian ;ovcrnment. TAKES BACK R. R. JOB MONDAY.: IS HURT TUESDAY Edward Davis, employed as track walker for the Pennsylvania Railroad 111 uuuiin, inu., was sirucK Dy a swiicn , engine Tuesday, and sustained a num. ber of broken ribs and a bruised hip. He had been employed in the same capacity for five years in Centerville, and five weeks ago went to work for a farmer in Dublin, where he stayed until Monday, when he took up his old job. He was removed to his home.

Fairest Princess,in Europe to Wed.

Princess Elizabeth

LUCERNE, Switzerland, May 12 The gossips say that Prince George, Duke of Sparta, heir to the throne of Greece, which exists no longer, is engaged to marry Princess Elizabeth of Roumania. She is one of the prettiest girls ia Europe. Besides, the high-born German blood which flows in the veins of both prince and princess would be united by such a union, and that would delight his mother, loyal, affectionate sister of the former kaiser. If the young pair she is 25 and he 29 be engaged it must be a love match, because neither can bring a fortune to the altar.

Wilson Felt Sims Was Pro-British; Daniels Testifies Before Committee

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. May 12. A confidential cablegram from President Wilson to Rear Admiral Sims In London, sent during the war, was read to the senate naval investigating committee today by Secretary Daniels. It expressed surprise that the British admiralty had failed to "use Great Britain's great -naval superiority" effectively against the submarines" and called on Admiral Sims for comments and suggestions based on '"independent thought" and without regard to judgments of any one on that side of the water. The admiralty was helpless to the point of panic in the face of the submarine situation, the message said. "Every plan we suggest, they reject for some reason of prudence,-' Mr. Wilson added. "In my view this is not a time for prudence but for boldness even at the cost of great losses." In conclusion President Wilson ask MissWhite Smashes All Precedent When She Takes Seat in G. 0. P. Convention INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., May 12. When Esther Griffin White, of Richmond, took her seat in the Republican state convention today, all precedents were smashed for either Republican or Democratic state conventions. She is the first woman to bit In such a body in this state. Scores of Richmond and Wayne county persons are here attending the convention, among them many of the prominent Republicans of the county. New List of "Wanted" Is Handed to Huns by Allies (By Associated Pressi BERLIN, May 12 Men accused of acts of inhumanity are named in the sew list of Germans accused of violations of the laws of war which has been presented to the government by allied nations. Among them are four U-boat commanders said to have torpedoed hospital ships; General Stenger, who is alleged to have ordered that wounded prisoners be shot and officers who carried out that command. Field Marshal Von Beulow, commander of the second German army; Gen Von Below. Gen. Von Langemann and Prince rErnst of Saxony. 56 V. S. Workers in Safety (By Associated Press) CONSTANTINOPLE. May 11 Rear Admiral Harry Knapp, commanding the United States naval units here, arrived In port this morning on board the cruiser Pittsburgh from Black Sea ports bringing with him 56 American relief workers. All of the refugees were taken to the Island of Halki near this city, where they will remain. Germans Submit Own List BERLIN, May 12 Germany has made an Independent appraisal of damage done in devastated districts in 'France and Belgium and has incorporated her findings in a detailed memorial which will be presented to allied representatives immediately, according to a statement made at the foreign office to the Associated Press today. TURK NATIONALS WIN (By Associated Press) CONSTANTINOPLE, May 11. Turkish nationalist troops have repulsed forces loyal to the Sultan near Isnid and are advancing toward the Dardanelles. They have released all prisoners recently taken at Brussa and Adabazar who would agree to j join Mustpha Kemal's army.

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and Prince George ed Admiral Sims to advise him as he would give advise "if you were running a navy of your own." Told What British Did. Admiral Sim's reply, said Secretary Daniels, who presented the president's message in answer to Sim's charges against the navy department's conduct of the war, was a. Ions telegram of generalities of Wfat the British A n.: .... 14 .. . ,1 . . : Admiral Sims reply to the presi(Continued on Page Eleven) RAILROADS WILL BE AIDED TO PURCHASE UNDER AMENDMENTS (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, D. C, May 12. Legislation designed to aid the railroads and shippers in the car shortage situation by extending the use of the $300,000,000 revolving fund provided in the transportation act from 5 to 15 years and also amending the law in other respects was agreed upon today by the senate interstate commerce committee. This legislation has been urged by shippers, railroad executives and members of the interstate commerce commission, and Chairman Cummln3 said that to expedite action by congress the amendments to the transportation act probably would be offered as a rider to the sundry civil civil bill. Besides the provision making the $300,000,000 revolving fund available for 15 years, Chairman Cummins said the committee should propose an amendment to the law authorizing the Interstate commerce commission to accept "car trust" obligations of the railroads as security for loans for purchasing cars and other equipment. A treasury decision now prohibits the commission from accepting these se curities. Night Life King Is Killed (By Associated Press) CHICAGO, May 12 The murder of James "Big Jim" Coloslmo, proprietor 'of a restaurant famous in Chicago's night life, and patron of music, re mained a mystery today despite examination of probably a score of suspects. Colosimo was killed near the (entrance to his cafe late yesterday by a person who escaped apparently unseen. He usually was attended by a bodyguard, the police said, and a pistol was found in his pocket. NO HOUSES; DETROIT'S SCHOOL CHILDREN DECREASE DETROIT, May 12 The housing situation in Detroit was held responsible today by Arthur F. Lederle, head fo the attendance department of the board of education, for the withdrawal since April 1 of 2,880 children from the city's schools. Prior to April, the school census showed, new pupils more than counter-balanced the departures, but tjie net. loss during the last six weeks was placed at 743. TO OPPOSE LEAGUE (By Associated Press) MINOT, N. D., May 12 A state ticket to oppose candidates endorsed by the. national non-partisan league will be named by the Republican, state convention which meets here, it was announced. TREASURY ISSUE MADE (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, May 12 Secretary Houston offered another issue of treasury certificates of indebtedness, amounting to $100,000,000 or more.

POLES THRUST ON IN DRIVES AGAINST REDS Effort Made to Straighten Out Line North of Kiev Capture of Odessa Reported, Not Authentically. THE FIGHTlGTs FIERCE

(By Associated Press) WARSAW, May 12. Polish and Ukrainian forces have struck a mighty blow at the Russian Bolshevik front far north of Kiev and have driven the enemy back along the Beresina river. Bctchitsa, an important Dnieper river crossing has been captured and serious losses have been inflicted on the soviet army. Fighting is now going on over a front of approximately 420 miles. Necessity of straightening the Pol ish line after the capture of Kiev is , said to have led to the new offensive. which extends from almost directly west of Vitebsk to below Kiev, on the Dnieper. Polish forces have crossed the Beresina at several points and have taken Wielatisch after heavy fighting. Northeast of Mozir, the Bolshevik army has been forced across the Dnieper. Attempts were made by the enemy to destroy the railroad bridge at Bctchitsa, but Polish units prevented this move and captured a large number of prisoners. Announcement is made that two soviet regiments were annihilated in the fighting around this town From Kiev northward to the mouth of the Pripet river, a distance of about 50 miles, the Bolshevik on the west side of the Dnieper are slowly falling back. Latest advices indicate that the Bolshevik have been driven back out of the Kiev bridgehead. Terror prevailed among the people in the city during the bombardment. Odessa Is Taken. Capture of Odessa, the most important Russian port on the Black sea, is reported. Official advices of the taking of the city have not as yet been received, the communications dealing with events of some days ago, apparently, as they tell of the capture of Tultschin and Bratzlau, on the Bug river, some distance north of Odessa-KIEV,-May "8. tBytourTer to Warsaw, May 12.) Americans entering Kiev today on the heels of Polish troops were struck with the neglected and dilapidated appearance of the city. There was scarcely a building intact in the city with the exception of a brick store. In residential districts, where frame houses formerly stood, there remain only protruding foundations. Board; after board had been taken away for firewood during the winters of the last few years unfl nothing remains of super-structures. The streets were covered with dirt and filth, and in many places neglected pavements were overgrown with grass. Even streets in the cenZ several yeUandUpreseing! holes every few feet. LONDON, May 12. Russian Bolshevik authorities have agreed to spare the lives of soldiers captured from General Denikine's army in southern Russia and those of other anti-soviet troops who may in the future be taken prisoner. A note to this effect was today received by British officials in answer to appeals sent to Moscow by this country during the past fortnight. Suggestion is made in the Bolsheviki note that the British government negotiate with Bolshevik representatives, preferably those now in Copen-

hagen, regarding final disposition of, brate its second birthday anniversarv men captured in the fighting aga.nst ! Saturday the operations of th " General Denikine, and also relative to year having been marked with "nheresumption of trade relations between nomenal success." according to the the two countries. ; postoffice department. Statistics for

uiuciais nere nope iuu proiecuon the entire year show an average pern be guaranteed Denikine's men with : formance of 87 ner eent ;i,j;

can be guaranteed trade agreements or other concessions to Moscow. World Lies Open to U. S. Trade, Fair ell Tells Trade Experts in San Francisco (By Associated Press) SAN FRANCISCO. May 12. The world offers vast opportunities for American enterprise, James A. Farrell. president of the United States Steel Corporation, and chairman of the seventh annual national foreign trade convention, told trade experts from all parts of the world here today. His speech, opening a four-day international discussion of trade, portrayed conditions in the United States as leading either to stagnation and business reverses due to overproduction or to glowing prosperity following development of world trade channels. The abnormal demand upon American production during the war, he said, has been projected into the first years of peace because of the exhaustion of the world's reserve stocks. Reds in Socialist Meeting Suppressed; To Fight Today (By Associated Press) NEW YORK. May 12 Detailed consideration of the proposed "moderate" platform of the Socialist party, as presented by Morris Hillquit of this city, was the principal business before the National convention of the party today. ' The "Red flag Internationalists" who were defeated yesterday by a rote of 103 to 33 in their attempt to substitute a more radical program for the part declared they would continue their figLt against the Hillquit document.

BOSSERT WINS 6TH BY DEFAULT AFTER LIBERTY DEADLOCK

The failure of Republican county chairmen to agree on the selection of a district chairman at Liberty Tuesday is unprecedented in the history of the Old Burnt District. The deadlock permitted the state committee to name the district's chairman. The inability of the Sixth to name a chairman brought to an abrupt end the fight over the control of the Republican state organization. Opposition to the election of E. M. Wasmuth of Huntington for state chairman was withdrawn, and Senator Watson and Warren T. McCray, nominee for governor, urged that party differences bt forgotten. Bossert was named Sixth district chairman by the state committee today. After a session of almost four hours at Liberty with one recess and eight ballots, it was apparent that Bossert would not be able to obtain the fifth, vote. The chairmen then decided to declare the session a deadlock. Zell Held the Key As had been predicted, Glenn Zell, of Fayette county, held the key to the situation. Anti-Bossert men proposed that he select the chairman and agreed, if the man was acceptable, to cast their votes for him. But Zell ref used to diverge from nis coaching to vote consistently for Bossert and refuse a compromise. Another overture, in which the antiwas wrecked by his stolidity. Wayne Bossert men proposed to select three men and give Zell his choice, also county leaders said Zell had been carefully instructed as to his part, and played it well. Bossert's prediction a few months ago that he would be selected by unanimous vote were rudely shatter- ( Continued on Page Fourteen) TWO CENTS A POUND, LEGAL SUGAR PROFIT BOSTON, Mass., May 12. Attorney General Palmer today set the margin of profit to be allowed on sales of sugar at 1 cent a pound for wholesalers and 2 cents a pound at. retail. In a telegram to U. S. Attorney Thomas J. Boynton, the attorney general ordered that steps be taken immediately to prosecute persons taking larger profits. The attorney general's orders will not have the effect of standardizing prices either at wholesale or retail, according to Mr. Boynton. Dealers obtained their stocks at different prices and as a result saVe prices will vary, but in no case can profits exceed the margin allowed. - Henry Vosgroene, Once Boss Carpenter, Is Dead At Home of Nephew Henry Vosgroene, 77 years old, died at the home of his nephew. Frank Tepe, five miles northwest of the city at 6 a. m., Wednesday. Death was caused by asthma and complications. He was born in Germany. December 14, 184., and came to this country when he was 20 years old. He first made his home in Cineinnati, Ohio, but later moved to this city, where he has lived for over 50 years. Mr. Vosgroene was a boss carpenter and an excellent mechanic. His home was at 424 South Fifth street. As a member of St. Andrews - very active, and was a trustee. Surviving him is one nephew, Frank Tepe; and two nieces. Mrs. Marv Menke, and Mrs. Catherine Clark of Cincinnati, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted from St. Andrews church, Saturday at 9 a. m. The Rev. F. A. Roell will officiate. Burial will be in St. An drew s cemetery. Friends may at any time. call Air Mail Service Success Says Second Annual Report (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, May 12 The govPrninpnt n i r mail conipo n-iii ' 1 v , (in lulling flights under most adverse conditions. Postal airplanes in the last 12 months transported 538.000 pounds of mail matter, 498,000 miles. The service was economical, financially as well as in time, the department announced $42,noo being saved on the Washington-New York route and $100,000 between New York and Chicago. Young Matron Dies, Leaving Husband, Two Children Mrs. Mary Shaffer, 27 years, old, died at the Reid Memorial hospital. Tuesday night. Her home is at 117 Northwest Fifth street. She is survived by her husband, Henry Shaffer; two children, her mother, one sister and three brothers. Funeral services will be conducted from the home, Friday at 2 p. m. Interment will be in Earlham cemetery. Friends may call Thursday afternoon or evening. UNDERWOOD IS SAFE (By Associated Press) BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 12 Although tabulation was slow because of the length of the ballot and the fact both first and second choice votes were cast according to returns from yesterday-s state wide democratic primary as compiled early today by the Birmingham Age Herald, Senator Oscar Wr. Underwood was assured of the nomination to succeed himself. FOREIGN TRADERS MEET SAN FRANCISCO. May 12 More than two thousand delegates from all jarts of the United States and other commercial nations were here today for the opening of the seventh annual "convention of the National foreign trade council. The meeting will last four days.

DELEGATES TO BE INSTRUCTED FOR GEN. WOOD Wasmuth Re-chosen Indiana Chairman, as Preliminary to State Convention Watson Sounds Keynote. NEW MAKES-ADDRESS

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind., May 12. Indiana's four delegates at large to the Republican national convention will be for Major General Leonard Wood for president, according to a statement made at the opening of tho state convention here today by Senator James E. Watson, temporary chairman of the convention. Mr. Watson said that the Indiana voters in giving Wood a plurality in the primaries last week had expressed their choice and that the convention f-hould abide by that choice. He said he was authorized to say that the delegates at large, to be chosen by (he convention tomorrow, would support Wood. Edmund M. Wasmuth was unanimously re-elected state chairman at a meeting of the central committee here" this morning. Other officers chosen are: John G. Bryson, of Brazil, vice: chairman: F. E. Schort?meier, Indianapolis, secretary and Fred C. Gardner, Indianapolis, treasurer. Follow Harmony Meeting. All the elections were unanimous pnd followed a harmony meeting held last night, at which it was decided not to make a change in the state chairman. When the meeting adjourned the members started for Tomlinson Hall, where the state convention was to meet in a two day session. When the party leaders, headed by Senator Watson and national Chairman Will Hays, entered the hall, the delegates arose and cheered for several minutes. State chairman Wasmuth called the convention to order to 10:30 a. m. Invocation was by Dr. Thomas Howe, president of Butler college, and Secretary Schortemeier then read the official call for the convention. Senator Watson was then introduced as temporary chairman and was given a rousing reception. Sounding the keynote for the Republican campaign in Indiana. Senator Watson, as temporary chairman of the party's state convention, outlined five ot the principles on which he said the contest should be waged. J X "Restorati6n of Democracy." The senator, who has been mentioned for chairmanship of the resolution committee of the national convention, rut foremost in his list "the restori'tion of a republican form of government to the country, declaring that, "spurred by necessities of war and i.rged by executive demands, we all hut created an autocracy in our country during the past three years." Other principles Senator Watson said should be supported were lightening the burdening of federal taxation, specifying the repeal of the excess profits levy in this connection, and declaring for simplification of methods of tax imposition. Destruction of Bolshevism before it destroys us. Deflation of currency. Developing of more friendly relations in the industrial enterprises of the land and a more general recognition of the spirit of fair play: a neutrality of interests and interdependence of vocation, and calling, that binds us together in common citizenship. Senator Watson discussing the (Continued on Page Eleven) Paris Papers Approve Move To Squash Labor Federation (By Associated Press) PARIS. May 12. Decision of the cabinet to initiate proceedings against the General Federation of Labor with a view to bringing about the dissolution of that organization, is approved strongly by the newspapers of this city with the exception of the Socialist organs. Many journals declared Premier Millerand "cannot be suspected of hostility to unionism" and assert the action of the cabinet calls to the attention of the general federation of labor that "by respect of the law only can a great danger which is threatening the country and workers be avoided." Big Haul by Modern Pirates (By Associated Press) CONSTANTINOPLE. May 11 Loot amounting to more than 1,000,000 ifrancs in cash and jewels was taken jfrom the passengers of the steamer I Souirah by pirates on May 6, when jnhey overcame officers and crew and imade a thorough search of the vessel. SVveral American women fleeing from 'iBatum were on board the ship. Weather Forecast For Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau Rain tonight and (Thursday; cooler tonight in the ex treme south portion. Temperatures Yesterday Maximum 7S Minimum 51 Today Noon 50 Forecast for Wayne County, by W. E. Moore Mostly cloudy tonight and Thursday; rain, heavy at intervals. General Conditions The slowly moving barometric, disturbance over the Mississippi valley has developed into a general rain storm and its center is now over the Plain states. It is fctill quite warm along the lower Ohio valley but it will be cooler there by night. Temperatures of freezing and below occurred Tuesday at Flagstaff, Ariz., Houghton, Mich., Northfield, Vt.. Winnemucca, Nev., and 22 degrees above at Stonecliffe, Ontario.