Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 45, Number 180, 7 June 1920 — Page 1

RIGHMOM) PATXABIUM VOL. XLV., NO. 180 Palladium. Est. 1831. Consolidated with Sun-Telegram 1907. RICHMOND, 1ND., MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 7, 1920 SINGLE COPY 3 CENTS

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OLD GUARD IN G. 0. P. SADDLE, BUT FEARS BUR Blythe Watches Uneasy Squirmings of Party Heads as They Face Prospect of Wood or Johnson. WANT GOVTTOWDEN

PROHIBITION IS As Cartoonist Bushnell Sees Gen. Wood Senator Johnson, Sketched by Bushnell Wy OTHER Qv$ra$ you gehtlbmem UK TO 93X 9 J

NO LEADERS, IS FEELING OF CONVENTION Delegates to Chicago Convention Feel Bewildered in Absence of Old Authoritative Command, Says A. P. WAITINGliRST BALLOT

EDITOR'S JiOTEl Samuel G. Blythe, nationally known aa writer and commentator on political evcnta, ta attending; the Chicago conventions. Exclusive rights for the publication of his articles In this district were Scran ted to the Palladium. The first rtlcle follows i By SAMUEL G. BLYTHE. Copyright 1920 by the Central Press Association CHICAGO, June 7. The widely circulated report that a new political day was to dawn after the World War, because of changed conditions, thought, circumstances and reactions in and among the esteemed proletariat which would have their auroral influence on the politicians seem to have been premature, not to say exaggerated. If there has been any such interesting event the rosy shafts of said dawn are behind schedule in getting to Chicago. So far as can be discerned the political day that has dawned here coincident with the Republican national convention is not at all a new day, but one of tho same old days, identical with all others of the past In manners, methods, manifestations and manipulations. Not a novelty is to be noted, save one. Chairman Hays opens the sessions of the national committee with grace, cs follows: "For what the contesting delegations are about to receive let us be truly thankful," instead of with an pxe as was the won't of his predecessors; and that comprises the only change. Otherwise, the formulas of Matt Ouay, Tom Piatt, and Mark Hanna are Those of Boise Penrose, via telephone, Murray Crane, and Alvin T. Hert. The cid guard has frequently surrendered, but it has not yet died. The original old guardsters founded the Republican party under the oaks at Jackson, and their successors foundered it on occasions subsequent to that notable occasion but always according to the rules, precedents and regulations. Today they are busily engaged In

planning the 1920 addition to that his-! toric structure, which mav turn out to i

be a cellar or a tower, who can say?i Arizon.a Allan S. Jaynes; MaBsaBut the plans, specifications, materials

workmen, bosses, and walking delegrtes are of the old, reliable, time-tried brand. Ouija-Board Would Be Welcome. However, the task Is not without its difficulties an1 It may be said, without violation of any confidence that if there is a good, trustworthy, expert fortune teller hereabouts, who seeks employment and is opposed to the League of Nations and has a union card, that person may hear of something to his, or her advantage by applying to the Republican leaders at the earliest moment. No ouija board operators need come. The leaders brought their own ouijas with them. but unfortunately have been unable j thus far to eet in communication with any spirit calculated to supply trustworthy information or inspiration. Harmony and good fellowship prevail except In one tragic instance. Low moans are heard in the Ohio headquarters ever and anon, and the patriots from that seat are sad and they mourn the fact that for 20 years Colonel William Cooper Procter escaped their notice. Colonel William

Cooper Procter, who signalized his ginning in 1S59. Then they were fntrance to the field of national moved to King's grove, north of Cennolltics by shoving more than $700,000 tervllle, where they were held for more in good, merchantable money into the", than 20 years. Some meetings have

pot. a potential producer of vast magnitude that the boys completely overlooked. A tragedy indeed. Otherwise, all is merry and bright. General Wood, always the military man, refers to his opponents and their supporters as "The Enemy." Senator

Johnson genially greets his opponents gatherings, including Governor Morand their supporters as pussyfooters ton. the Hon. Joseph Holman, Judge with political burglary as a sideline. ' John Peelle, and most of the governors The other candidates and their sup- i of Indiana, members of the supreme porters are equally cordial, and thus j and appellate courts, the general asthe week that is fraught with conse-, sembly and national congress. Atquenoe opens in Chicago overfraught, ! tendance has numbered into the thous-

one might say fraughted to a fare-you-j well. Who Is He? vVhere Is He? Wherefore, we come to the principal : miestion at issue, which is the identity of the peerless leader, who shall emerge from the balloting this week or next, with that cachet bestowed vpon him by a majority of those 1. resent and voting for same. It has leen many years since the Republican party was so liberally endowed with ; andidates and longer than that since ; pnv of these who appeared as candir,.,o- -.nnonred so illiberally endowed with delegates as some who are among! those nrrsiTt. Indeed, in the case of a good many of those aspiring to re1 lace Mr. Wilson in Washington the equipment is largely comprised In a: lMvnii.v anu iutpuhiiiij rijjiiriscu ('of ire. However, in order that the affair may he set forth in sequence those who feel tho urge may be divided into two sections, to-wit: The larger three and the littler 15. Some of course, speak of the first section as the big ihree, Mrt that no doubt is due to enthusiasm developed by the bracing ;rs from off Lake Michigan, or by ether bracers that need not be mentioned here. The larger three are TiOwden, of Illinois: Johnson, of California, and (Continued on Page Seven) Galveston Held by Soldiers (By Associated Press) AUSTIN, Tex., June 7. Galveston was placed under martial law beginning today in a proclamation issued by Governor W. P. Hobby at 10:50 this morning because of freight congestion there resulting from a strike of longshoremen.

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The general is ending an interview granted the newspaper men in which be has answered a number of embarrassing questions concerning his financial

backing. BEVERIDGE IS STRONG FIGHT; WOOD MEN (By Associated Press) CHICAGO, June 7. In the fight over permanent organization the Wood forces will throw at least some of their strength for Senator Beveridge. "I am for Senator Beveridge," said Frank H. Hitchcock today, "and I would have been for him even though he had not been instructed by his state for General Wood. I have reason to believe that Senator Beveridge is highly regarded in other camps." Friends of Governor Sproul of Pennsylvania, said the governor had no particular choice for the permanent chairmanship. Senator Johnson is for Senator Borah of Idaho, if the latter indicates that he desires the chairmanship. Republican national committeemen elected or re-elected so far include: OLD SETTLERS WILL MEET ON AUG. 12; PROGRAM OUT SOON The 61st annual meeting of the Wayne County Old Settlers' association will be held at Centerville on the" third Saturday in August, according to the call which has been sent out by President John Harvey of Centerville. Walter Ratliff, secretary, has Prepared minutes ironi tne last meetlus 10 "K reeiu. Members of the arrangements committee, Including John Harvey, Thomas Jessup. Joseph Commons, Mrs. Porter Pike, James Harris, Caleb Harvey, John Dynes and Mrs. Ora Dunbar, will meet soon to arrange the complete 1920 reunion program. Meetings of tht old settlers were held for 15 years in Oliver Jones' wood, a mile north of Centerville, bebeen held in the old Centerville fair grounds, but of later years they have been held in the little park in the north part of Centerville, where the settlers will gather again this year. Have Had Noted Speakers Noted speakers have addressed the ands at various reunions. Records have been kept of the names and ages of pioneer members of the associations, who have died, The death roll for 20 years back has been considered one c the principal parts of the program, r. Ratliff will read it as usual this year, "A large number of the earlier pioneers have died within the past 10 years," Mr. Ratliff said Monday, "Reminiscences of pioneer days have not been given during the last few years, because there has been no one jeft to do so." " 1 ' 1 -

Blythe Analyzes Probable Drift as 1920 Republican Convention Gets Set for

By SAMUEL G. BLYTHE. ! (Copyright 1020, by he Central Press Association.) CHICAGO, June 7. Convention week opens with the numerous shallows still murmuring and the few deeps remaining dumb dumb, but not inactive; saying nothing but sawing considerable wood, both Leonard Wood and the other kind. Indeed, the Leonard Wood sawing has now progressed to the point where the general may be reasonably considered as practically amputated from the job he seeks. Outwardly, the situation seems scrambled. On the inside it is beginning to take smooth and operative shape. There are many things to be composed before the program will prevail, but the next three days and nights will be devoted to ironing out by skillful ironers. They are sanguine of success. There are three important angles

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IN CHAIRMANSHIP ARE IN FAVOR OF HIM chusetts, John M. Weeks; Missouri, J. W. Babler; Mississippi, M. J. Mulvlhill; New York, Charles E. Hilles; New Jersey, H. F. Kean; Oregon, Ralph R. Williams; Porto Rica, Robert H. Todd; Texas, H. F. McGregor; Virginia, C. R. Slemp; Washington, Guy F. Kelly; Indiana, Joseph Kealing in succession to James A. Hemenway, who declined re-election. Senator Johnson mass-meeting tonight by which his supporters hope to throw his campaign forcibly upon the attention of the national convention will be addressed also by Senator Borah. The California candidate is expected to deal with various topics in controversy between the convention, Including the League of Nations and the methods of selecting delegates from the south. Expecting a gathering of ovedfw size both the speakers will be prepared to appear in the theatre secured for the meeting, and outside as well. Scramble for Tlckes Begins. The scramble for convention tickets began today with their distribution through members of the national committee and the local arrangements committee. Bales of the pasteboards and accompanying badges and souvenirs were given out at a hotel and there was a stampede of committeemen. The seats were allotted according to fhe proportionate representation of c state in the convention. Lucy Page Gaston, the only woman entrant in the presidential race, announced today that her name would Eot be presented to convention. She (Continued on Page Five) $125,000,000 TO BE LENT TO RAILROADS (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, D. C. June 7. Immediate appropriation of $125,000,000 of government funds for the use of the railroads to purchase new rolling stock was announced today by the interstate commerce commission. The appropriation will be made out of the $300,000,000 revolving fund provided in the transportation act.. Appropriations for additions and betterment to promote the movement of cars were fixed at $73,000,000. Appropriations to meet maturing obligations were fixed at $50,000,000. Appropriations for loans to carriers at I $12,000,000. Three Richmond Stalwarts Are Sergeant at Arms CHICAGO, June 7. Wayne county, center of the "Old Burnt District," has Its stalwarts at the convention. Among the strong arm men who will maintain order are Shuman Jones of Richmond, Lon Jones of Richmond, and Will Roller, of Greensfork, who will be ser-geants-at arms at the coliseum. As the duties of these officers are not onerous, they will have a splendid opportunity on the ground floor. Their badges give them authority to roam at will over the floor. among many important ones. The first,, viewed as a political demonstration and not as a definite indication, is that the contest as it stands today and as it Is more than likely to 'stand when the balloting begins, has settled into Lowden against tho field. Johnson Chief Trouble. The second angle is that the most formidable single Influence among the candidates is Hiram Johnson and that his support and strategy will give most trouble to the board of directors who are programming the convention, in the absence of their sick chief. The third angle is that the most feasible and most probable solution of the candidate problem, the man who at this time has the best chance for the nomination, is Governor Sproul, of Pennsylvania. The original plan of the leaders was to combine on Lowden, give him a

(By Associated Press) CHICAGO, 111., June 7. No. changes appeared today in the convention lineup and none is expected. Twentyfour hours before the convention assembled it is an absolutely unbossed, unled affair, and as the bewildered guests mill around hotel lobbies bewailing the absence of leaders the men who were real leaders in years gone by find grim satisfaction in referring to charges of bossism which were so freely hurled at them at former conventions. The so-called leaders are still explaining to inquiries that attention is now being concentrated on the platform, which they emphasize is very important. The best Informed observers see evidences that this is merely a screen to hide the fact that the so-called

leaders are no longer leaders. Nobody Wants Test Vote. No campaign manager has been able to strengthen his line enough to go in with confidence for a real test vote. Each one of them is waiting for the first ballot to demonstrate as to the assurances he has received from the uninstructed delegates. All the managers look for the first ballot to settle the outlook considerably for the big three: Johnson, Lowden and Wood. Dark horse talk was still in the background today and there is a strong undercurrent of Hughes talk. Senator Borah, Idaho, one of the son supporters, said that as yet he can not consider dark horses, but that 1 he would regard Mr. Hughes as a very "formidable man" if the dark horse stage were reached. Women Negotiate for Voice Women Republican leaders were In negotiations today with a sub-committee of the national committee for a voice In managing party affair3 through its executive committe. j The sub-committee advised the women that they are not willing to recommend an even division of the executive committee disapproving any With the prospects of a deadlock i thus becoming better hourly, favorite sons and dark-horse possibilities increased their activities and further! tangled the knotted reins of control for which the party leaders are wrestling. The outlook helped too to enliven the equabble over contested convention seats and the struggle over permanent organization of the convention. At leact enmo a-nA nnccilv oil Y,a 137 contests decided by the national (Continued on Page Five) Favors Beveridge Frank R. Hitchcock, one of Wood's' managers, who favors Albert J. Bev - eridge for permanent chairman. considerable support in addition to his pledged delegates, let the other leading candidates shoot their bolts, and then combine still further and push Lowden over. It was figured that thi3 would require not more than five or six ballots. That plan held until the story came out about the money paid to Missouri delegates. Will Do Their Best. Last Tuesday Lowden had an excellent chance for nomination. Then, with these money stories, there cams a slump, and a period of acute consternation among the Lowden men. This was gradually composed and now the plan is among the men who, originally were the backers of the Lowden movement, to go to bat for him as if nothing happened, and see what can be done for him. Lowden will not have the greater number of votes on the first ballot. That, probably will be Wood's position, but. Lowden will be strongly sup

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GOODRICH-WATSON FEUD WHEN SENATOR FINDS CHICAGO, June 7. The GoodrichWatson feud over the control of the Indiana state organization broke out in a new form here when friends of the Indiana senator charged that Goodrku was back of the opposition to the ap1 pointment of Senator Watson as chair-

! .,, ,revb.uluu"U!,1 l.uuum John-!eden Mills, of New ork. is seeking

u,. 18 Lieutenants of Senator Watson say they checked up carefully on the governor and found that he was boosting Mills and fighting Watson on the ground that a man outside the United States senate should be chosen. The Watson men asserted that if he were defeated by the Goodrich influence and that if it were carried into Indiana after the convention, the party would be shot full of holes this year. Rtirtiitrn WTatertn Vi o H tlio o nnrnvfll nf Senator Penrose for the chairmanship of tne resolutj0ns committee, and other important leaders of the party were backing his aspirations. Line-up for Beveridge. At a conference between Senator MRS, GEORGE DOUGAN SUCCUMBS AT HOME Mrs. Fidelia M. Dougan, 74 years ?ia-, w"e ergf "' ousan. mam bUftfl, UH U (XL LIT L uuuic uuiiuaj at 4:30 p. m. She was born in Fort Wayne, Ind., August 24, 1S45. She was a member of St. Paul's Eri?r""al church. Mr. and Mrs. Dougan had been married for over 50 years. Her husband survives. Funeral services will be conducted from the residence, Tuesday, at 2:30 p. m. Services will be private. Interment will be in Earlham. Friends may call Monday evening and are requested to omit flowers. SHIPPERS MOVING ON RAILROAD DEMANDS (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, June 7. Concentrated attack by shippers and state railway commissioners on the demands of the railroads for freight rate increases to yield more than a billion dollars additional revenue yearly begins today at the resumption of the hearing before the interstate commerce commission. Cross-examina-tion of railroad witnesses who presented the evidence of the carriers at the hearings which suspended May 29, is expected to last three days. In order to provide a yearly income of 6 per cent, on their investment, as permitted by the new transportation act, the carriers claim rates must be increased to give an added return of $1,017,000,000. Weeks Succeeds M. Crane (By Associated Press) CHICAGO. 111.. June 7. Former Senator John W. Weeks, of Boston, : was chosen national committeeman 1 from Massachusetts to succeed Wlnthrop Murray Crane, resigned. ported for several ballots. His candidacy today is so well guaranteed that he can rightfully be held to be the preferred selection of the insiders as against a large field. Not having any where else to go at the moment, nor desiring to go anywhere until the first few hands are dealt, and it is noted how the game lays, the original Lowden backers are sticking to him, and will so stick for a certain period, the duration of which will be determined by events. Lowden will get good and no doubt increasing support for several ballots. Hi Has Lots of Power. Hiram Johnson has not so many actual votes as either Lowden or Wood, but he is in a more formidable position than either for both personal and political reasons. Johnson has so impressed his personality upon the convention, and on the country at large, that while he is not conceded the nomination, and will not be nom

BREAKS OUT ANEW ALLEGED OPPOSITION Watson, Senator New, Governor Goodrich and other Indiana leaders it was decided to line up solidly for Albert J. Beveridge, of Indianapolis, for the l.ermanent chairmanship of the convention. Senator Watson said he did not feel that the appointment of Beveridge to this important post would jeopardize his selection as chairman of the resolutions committee. Indiana leaders urged the Watson-Goodrich factions to bury (Continued on Page Seven) MISS JAMES SIXTH DISTRICT DEM. HEAD; TO POLL IN JULY Miss Ruth James, Wayne County woman's democratic chairman, has in addition to her work In the county accepted the position of sixth district woman's chairman. She will take up her duties in the district at once. Miss James appointment came to her Saturday from the state headquarters upon recommendation of Sixth District Chairman Chambers of Newcastle. She did not return her acceptance until late Saturday night. Miss James and Mr. Chambers held a telephone consolation Saturday and decided to delay active work in the district until after the national convention in San Francisco, which Mr. Chambers will attend. According to state plans the woman's democratic poll will be taken in July instead of in the early fall, as was previously anticipated. Miss James said Monday. Joel Moore, county chairman, has received work from the state headquarters, asking that the poll be completed by the first of August. County Chairman Announced. Completion of the county women I chairmen in the democratic organization was announced simultaneously with Miss Jame's district chairmanship appointment Monday. Th? complete list includes: Wayne county. Miss James; Hancock. Mrs. O. S. Heller, Greenfield: Rush, Mrs. Wini fred Dill, Rushville; Henry County, Mrs. Anna Workman, Newcastle; i nicn, Mrs. J. F. Ruse, Liberty; Fayette, Mrs. John Carlos, Connersville; Franklin. Mrs. I. N. McCarty. Brookville; Shelby, Mrs. Laura Morrison, ghelbyville. j 1 Colby Apologizes For (5 AfsaL??es?aknf WASHINGTON, D. C. June 7 Secretary Colby, on behalf of the American government, has tendered a verbal apoloey to the British ambassador for the burning here of a British flag last week, by Irish women. Secretary Colby said this action has been taken pending receipt of the official report on the incident, which the District of Columbia authorities have been asked to submit. When this report is in hand a formal apology probably will be made to the British government. Opening Session inated if that can be avoided he has a strong power of veto and definition. It is probably true that if the leaders so desire and pass the word, Johnson could be nominated very early in the balloting. He has a cerain popular sentiment and strength back of him that would bring that about as vote-getting politics. But the leaders do not intend to nominate Johnson if they can escape that predicament, and they do intend to propitiate Johson in every way except by actual nomination. Meantime, Johnson, who is the spiny cactus of the Golden West, knows how to use his barbs and is playing good politics. He may strengthen his position by reassuring the timid east of his high regard for business and all legitimate exponents thereof, and he will have his great convention chance when the platform comes to adoption provided (Continued on Page Eleven)

VALID, RULING OF HIGH COURT . i Supreme Body Takes Away Wets Last Hope by Affirming Both Dry Amendment and Enforcement Acts. END OF LONG WAITING

(By Associated Press WASHINGTON, June 7. Both the federal prohibition amendment and the enforcement act passed by Congress were held constitutional today by the supreme court. The opinion was rendered by Associate Justice VanDevanter. The court dismissed petitions filed by the state of Rhode Island to have federal officials enjoined from enforcing prohibition in that state. The court also dismissed proceedings brought by the state of New Jersey to prevent enforcement of prohibition within that state. Injunctions are Dissolved. Injunctions restraining prohibition offifncials from interfering with the Manitowoc products company, a Wisconsin corporation in the manufacture of beer containing more than one-half of 1 per cent, of alcohol, were dissolved by the court. The court upheld federal court decrees dismissing proceedings brought to enjoin the prohibition amendment from being enforced, against Christian Seigaenstam, a brewer of Newark, N. J. Federal court decrees denying similar injunctions sought by St. Louis were affirmed. The court's opinion was very short, setting forth only conclusions. Chief Justice White rendered a supplemental opinion concurring in the on rendered by VanDevanter but going more fully intno the issues involved. Federal court decrees dimissing injunction proceedings instituted by the Kentucky distilleries and warehouse company of Louisville. Ky.. to enjoin enforcement of the act against it were sustained by the court. More Injunctions Denied. Injunctions sought by George C. Dempsey. a Boston distiller, to restrain enforcement of the act against him were also denied by the court. Justice McKenna said the Rhode Island and New Jersey cases should have been decided on their merits. He added that he did not agree with the action of the court in reversing the Wisconsin case. Associate Justice McReynolds while not dissenting from the opinion said he confined his "conclusions to the fact that it is impossible to say what construction should be given to the 18th amendment. A multitude of questions will arise and I prefer to remain free when they arise." Associate McKenna in still another opinion said: "The court declares conclusions only without giving reasons for them. I must at least be excused. I cannot justify my consent." Opinion is Unanimous. The court's opinion on the main issues involved was unanimous. Associate Justices McKenna and Clark, however, dissented in part. Levy Mayer, of Chicago, who argued the case for the distillers in the supreme court, said on hearing of the decision, "The fight Is lost. The avenue of the courts is now exhausted." SPEEDING GETS FINE FOR NINE MOTORISTS Nine Richmond motorists attended police court Monday morning upon the invitation of the motorcycle policeman recently added to the police department. The following offenders were found fruilty of speeding: R. P. Mosbaugh. George Reor, Dwanyne Mills, S. J. Fief-be, Paul Wink.. C. J. Westenhoff. Alvin Kramer. Each was fined $1 and costs. Ralph Moore, was fined $1 and osts for failure to provide lights on his car. John Osborn received the same penalty for leaving his car standing with the motor running. Many Things Before City Council at Session Tonight The city council will consider tho proposed improvements at the municipal light plant, the bond isue for the iipprovements. and appropriation for the lights on the West Main street bridge, the steps in the fight against the gas company's petition for a revaluation of its property and revision of rates, and the proposed plan for the placing of amusements in Glen Miller park, at its first June meeting. Monday night. Weather Forecast For Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau Fair tonight and Tuesday, except probably showers tonight in north portion. .Temperatures Yesterday Maximum 73 Minimum 44 Today Noon 73 Fop Wayne County, by W. E. Moore The great area of high barometric pressure which covers the eastern states remains practically stationary and has resulted in causing generally fair weather over the north and central states east of the 90th meridian. Over the west it is unsettled on account of a storm crossing the Great Lakes. Showers are probable over parts of Indiana and Ohio tonight, but the rain area may not extend this far south because the storm is moving eastward. Temperatures are now about normal over most of the United States. Heavy rajn along the south Atlantic coast.