Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 45, Number 181, 8 June 1920 — Page 1

RICHMOND PAIXABUJlf VOL. XLV., NO. 181 Palladium. Est. 1831. Consolidated with Sun-Telegram 1907. RICHMOND, IND., TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 8, 1920. SINGLE COPY 3 CENTS

AGGRESSIVE IS KEYNOTE OFJUODGE Massachusetts Senator Sounds Gill to Battle Before Opening Session of Great Convention at Chicago. REVIEWSlEAGUE FIGHT

CHICAGO, June 8. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, of Massachusetts, gavo the following address as the keynote of the Republican convention before the opening session at the Coliseum here today: We are met here to take the first, the most decisive step in the political campaign which is to determine the Dartv control of this great Govern ment for the next four years. It is a solemn moment, fraught with vast possibilities of either good or evil. Well worth our while it is just here "upon this bank and shoal of time," to pause for an instant while we glance swiftly upon the scene in which we are to fight our battle. Behind us lies the greatest war in history ,now for the most part fallen silent, together with all the hideous advances of science in methods of taking human lite, which battened upon it, halted and quiescent. So the war ended and victory came. One sees the result in the restlessness which is everywhere; in the discontent with all forms of government or control and in the readiness and eagerness to destroy even the fundamental principles of a free and orderly civilization. Criticises Democrats One of the great political parties has failed to meet nay, is in a considerable measure responsible for, 4he perilous conditions of the hour. The only other organized political force strong enough to grapple with the encircling dangers is the Republican party. If that, too. fails and breaks down, the Russian descent into barbarism will begin to draw near. Such an end is inconceivable with the American people but they must realize the peril and drive it back into the darkness whence it comes. The return of the Democrats to power with Mr. Wison or one of his disciples still the leader of a great party, which before his advent possessed both traditions and principles, would be a long step in the direction of autocracy fo which Mr. Wilson yearns and a heavy blow to the continuance of free representative government as we have always conceived and venerated it. The peril inseparable from Mr. Wilson and his system goes far beyond all party divisions, for it involves the

fundamental question of whether the government of the United States shall j y be a government of laws and not of men, whether it shall be a free representative government or that of a dictatorship resting on a plebiscite carried by repellant methods. Mr. Wilson and the autocracy he represents, and all which those who believe in his doctrines and share his spirit represent, must be put aside and conclusively excluded from ' any future control. Order Necessary. To maintain law and order and a stable government where justice rules and the rights of all men, high and low, rich and poor, shall be protected, we must have a government of the people, duly chosen by the people, and never must there be permitted any government by a single man or by a group of men or by an organized minority. True progress must rest upon and proceed from the sound principles which sustain all free government and to such progress the Republican party has always been committed. Referring to economic conditions, Mr. Lodge said protective tariff legislation is impossible with a Democratic free trade of socialistic proclivities in the White Home. Great reductions in expenditures have been effected, but the parly has hen m. i with resistance in some departments. The estimates have been reduced over a billion dollars. The oil-leasing and water-power bills, two measures of large effect and high importance which have been halting and stumbling for many years in the incapable hands of a Democratic administration have passed both houses, but the

president has vetoed the watee power bill. We have passed the vocational rehabilitation act for the benefit of wounded soldiers and several acts for the disposition of war material, very necessary to our finances. We have amended and improved the federal reserve and the farmer's loan acts. Other Measures. We have cared for the soldiers of the Civil war, straightened in their old age through the rise in prices, by an increase in their pensions. The civil service retirement law, a longdeferred act of justice to faithful servants of the government, has been passed. We have been obliged to lestore the army and navy to a peace footing, a work as difficult as it was necessary. We have met this by two most important measures, the army and navy pay-bill and the law for the reorganization of the army on a peace basis. Two of the most Important acts of any period, the shipping act for the upbuilding of the American marine and the settlement of the affairs of the shipping board and the law establishing the budget, s- a great measure of economy and sound financial administration, are conspicuous as our latest achievements. The budget bill was vetoed by the president at the last moment on the ground that It interfered with his power of appointment and removal. The rise of prices, the high cost of rt living, which reach daily into every home. Is the most pressing as it is the most difficult and most essential problem which confronts us. Profiteering, the charging of extortionate, and (Continued on Page Eight)

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Gov. William C. Sprout, photographed at Chicago. Governor Sproul of Pennsylvania is mentioned probably more prominently than any other man in discussions of the chances of a "dark horse" winning the nomination for president at the Republican convention. The fact that he is not now a senator seems to aid the boom for him. U.S. HELP IS NEEDED BY CHINA-W. DENNIS Alumni and old students from all parts of the country and several from abroad returned to Earlham college, Tuesday, to participate in the 1920 reunion of classes. Registration under the giant trees on the campus was accompanied by ejaculations of former college chums. The campus was crowded throughout the day, and new arrivals were frequent. William Cullen Dennis, of the class of 1896, was the speaker. Dr. Dennis is the son of the late Dr. David W. Dennis, beloved and distinguished Earlham professor. He himself was granted an honorary degree of L.L.D. from Earlham in 1911. He for the past two years has been legar advisor to the Chinese government. Dr. Dennis' address was "China's Problems." "China needs everything, but she can make her own way if she is left alone. "Japan is the immediate aggressor in China. China must be left without foreign interference now while she is framing her permanent constitution, and working out her modern laws. In this I believe the United States should back her; first morally, and if that is not enough, physically." Dr. Dennis said he believed that despite the accumulated debts China owes Japan, and all her other liabilities, her richness in resources is such that she can pull above them all if given time. He frankly presented the Shantung, the Mandarian and the Thibet problems. "Germany obtained possession of Shantung in 18S8, without the shadow of an excuse. It is popularly believed that Germany took Shantung after the Boxer uprising, but she had gained possession of this territory two years before upon the provocation that two of her missionaries had been killed. As a matter of fact, China had tak(Continued on Page Ten) SPONSORS TO ELECT CHAUTAUQUA HEADS The annual meeting of Chautauqua 1 guarantors will be held in the Y. M. i C. A. building, Friday night. The list : of guarantors was complelted when the ! fortieth member signed his pledge Monday. Officers and directors will be elected at Friday night's meeting. The pre"nt officers are: Charles W. Jordan, president; O. M. Ward, vice president; Fillmore Riggs. secretary; Clarence Kramer, treasurer. John IJasemeier, E. G. McMahon, R. V. Jones, C. O. Williams and D. B. Davis compose the board of directors. Indiana and CHICAGO. June S. Some observers of the fight between Watson and Good rich say that if the Hoosier delegation does not settle its squabble soon, WatI son will lose his fight for the chairmanr hip of the resolutions committee, and , A. J. Beveridge forfeit his claims to i the permanent chairmanship, j They say that irrespective of the 1 feud, Indiana has enough honor as it t is, with Will Hays slated to succeed '. himself as chairman of the national i committee. Representative Richard N. Elliott of the Sixth Indiana district, arrived today to be near the scene of the battle. He drove to Chicago in an automobile. Fonn Riggs, a veteran wheelhorse of the Sixth Indiana district, and chairman of his county, is at the convention. Fonn believes It is his inalienable right to be present where Republicans gather to adopt platforms and

STRUGGLE FOR GO. P. POWER

Situation is Fluid on Surface, But Underneath Politicians Are Pulling and Hauling for Privilege. WOULD CONTROL PLAGE By SAMUEL G. BLYTHE. (Copyright, 1920, by the Central Press Association) CHICAGO. June 8. The outward and visible signs of this convention are to be observed on Tuesday when the intense and intensive Will Hays has called the assemblage to order, but the inward and secret manifestations wiU not be completed, nor effective, at that time. It will be 48 hours, possibly 72, before this situation becomes concrete enough to have even approximate form and substance. Until that time, It will be fluid with a select number of expert artisans preparing, mixing and dropping it into the substances that will solidify it into a majority vote for a presidential nominee. Meantime, there is little real change. Lowden still remains as the leader set out against the field. Johnson still continues as the chief irritant and interruption to an orderly and professional dispatch of the business at hand, and Governor Sproul, of Pennsylvania, is slowly but noticeably developing from the dark horse to the ultimate solution stage. There are many sidelines, sidelights and sideslants, but none of these is essential. Stripped of all its frills, with its hot air all exhaled, with its posel and protestations rejected for what they are worth, which is nothing, save as mediums for hotel lobby conversation, the thing is simple, elementary, as to its politics. Politicians Struggle for Power. Here is the A B C of it: The party that wins the presidency is the party that controls the government. The party that controls the government is the party that has the patronage and power. The symbol of that power is the president. The candidate for president is to be nominated here. That nomination will be achieved by politics played by politicians. The basis of their politics is obligation control if possible. Hence, what is going on in Chicago is merely a struggle between various sets of politicians for the securing to themselves of the obligation. For example if Wood should win the Wood politicians would be in the saddle; so with Lowden; so with the others. This is why we see all the pulling jmd hauling, this dickering and dealing, this combining and conjuring, this manipulating and maneuvering. The nomination of a presidential candidate is subordinate to the strivings of the politicians to insure their own positions and maintain their holds on the organization and the perquisites thereof. Take the three leading candidates as they stand in the matter of votes in hand Wood, Lowden and Johnson. Say that Wood can not win. When Wood politicians become apprised, of that fact their salvation is to combine such of the Wood strength as they can control with the strength of some other candidates, on the quid (Continued on Page Five) Hand of Incendiary Seen in Blaze Which Destroys Barn of Mrs. H.C.Ratliff Fire completely destroyed the barn located on the farm of Mrs. Horace C. Ratliff, in Center township, one mile west of Easthaven. about 3:30 a. m. Tuesday. The loss is estimated at about $2,000, one-third of which is covered by insurance. Frank Pepe, tenant on the farm, tvas awakened by the roar and crackling of the burning timbers. Before he could rescue the five horses which were frantically struggling to escape the flames, the entire building became enveloped, and the struggling horses burned to death. Only one horse of his three teams remains, this in the pasture. Other things which he lost include straw, hay, new farming implements and a number of pigs. The barn had a slate roof. It is believed that the fire started from within, and that It wa sof incendiary origin. Three fires have occurred in the vicinity in the past few weeks, none of which can be explained. Loss sustained by Mrs. Ratliff probably will be near $1 500, while that of Mr. Pepe is expected to run close to $500. The insurance was carried in the Brethren Tri-County Insurancs company, located in Hagerstown.

Richmond Men Milliri Around at Chicago Convention

nominate standard bearers. Walter Bossert, Sixth Indiana district chairman, is one of the sergeants-at-arms. Leland Fishback, whose parents reside in Richmond, Ind., holds similar position. Fishback is attached to the Chicago office of the national committee and has helped in the preliminary organization work. He expects to be on the list of speakers this fall. Fishback has had considerable experience as speaker on the lyceum platform. Republicans from all parts of Indiana are here. Yesterday more than 500 Hoosiers registered at loop hotels. A majority of the visitors registered at state headquarters are here simply to be here. They are not delegates or alternates, nor prominent wheel horses. They are swelling the convention crowd out of pure curiosity and a de

Poindexter Dark Horse

Sen. Miles Poindexter and Mrs. Poindexter, photographed at the convention. Miles Poindexter, senator from i i Washington, is listed among the "dark horses in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. Mrs. Poindexter is with him at the convention. LEADERS' FEUD CRUX OF STATE INTEREST EDITOR'S XOTEl The conflicting amhltlonn of Governor Goodrich and Senator Watson, nn tliey uffect the chant-en of Albert J. HevorlclKo, vrho la lerkloK to be appointed per mnnent chairman, are set forth In a peclal dlnpntch of Itobert G. Tucker, printed today in the Cincinnati Enquirer. CHICAGO, 111., June 8. A fight among the leaders of the Indiana delegation today enabled them to break prominently into the limelight of national politics. It all appeared to be due to the conflicting ambitions of Senator James Eli Watson, an avowed candidate for the chairmanship of the committee on resolutions, and Albert Jerimiah Beveridge, former senator, who aspires to the permanent chairmanship of the convention, that would enable him to make a speech such as his friends hope would make him a "dark horse" for the presidency. Another factor in the battle within the delegation is said to be Governor James P. Goodrich, who is anti-Watson in all Indiana political matters. For the last three or four days there has been evidence of a growing conflict between the friends of Senator Watson and those of Beveridge. It has been stated by Watson leaders that Governor Goodrich came here "primed" to defeat Senator Watson for the chairmanship of the resolutions committee and that he has been working quietly in that direction for more than a week. Mills Boom Is Involved. Governor Goodrich is charged by the Watson adherents with having been one of the original promoters of the the chairmanship of the resolutions committee. They say the governor! (iuietly has been for Mills while pro - (Continued on Pas;e Seven) THOMPSON IS KICKED OUT SY GOV. LOWDEN CHICAGO, June 8. Governor Lowden goes into the Republican convention undisputed master in his home state as a result of his victory last night in the Illinois caucus over Mayor William Hale Thompson of Chicago, but probably will lose the 17 Cook county (Chicago) votes which Thompson controls. The governor's slate went through after one test vote in which his forces defeated those of Thompson 36 to 23. Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman was chosen national committeeman to succeed Thompson and Senator Medill McCormick was named for the convention committee on resolutions which .Thompson sought.

sire to be as near as possible to the i to demonstrate that there is no perfield of action. The convention, by this sonal feeling despite their political

toKen, is attracting more interest throughout the country than has any previous gathering. Captain Hubert Howard, state prohibition enforcer, in reply to hordes of physicians who have besieged him for extra blanks to take care of "out of town patients here for the convention," met with a rebuff. Whisky prescriptions to "save the lives" of ailing delegates to the convention will not be needed, he said. All Republican candidates for the presidential nomination are going to shake hands, exchange compliments, and tell each other that "there won't be any sore spots," no matter who is nominated. Gov. Lowden is sponsor for the movement. As governor of Illinois he will visit headquarters of the other candidates

LONG JOB OF BALLOTING IS A. P. FORECAST Records for Length of Convention Given May be Broken, Belief of Observers in Coming Struggle. SITUATION-UNSETTLED

(By Associated Press) CHICAGO, June 8. Unique in the annals of the party the Republican national convention asembles today unbossed, unbridled and with no presidential candidate having enough votes in sight to assure his nomination. It promises to be a record breaker in all respects. It may cast more ballots than any other Republican convention since Garfield was nominated j in 1880, before the party standard bearer is named. There is still such a complete absence of bosses as to leave the convention leaderless. Chieftains who spoke with authority in the days gone by are standing on the side lines having a chuckle while the delegates go through the experience of having a "people's convention." It is true that several score of delegates are instructed either by their district conventions or by state primaries, but nobody, including their own state leaders, knows how long they are going to stand hitched. Conferences Are Reported The air is choked with reports of delegation conferences at which it has been decided to stand by the favonte son or instructions on enougn ballots to comply with state laws or fulfill the good faith that goes with a primary expression of preference. For instance, ono candidate issues a statement and serves notice that he wants no complimentary or favorite son vote but wants the real thing with a will to win. Almost at the same moment his state delegation has a meeting and the delegates decide among themselves to give him all the first ballot, and split up various ways on the others. The situation presents an opportunj ity for some shrewd leader to step j forward at the psychological moment and invite a stampede. Practical politicians agree that an unled convention is an easy mark for a runaway. A glance at the convention records since Lincoln was nominated in 1860 discloses the unusual prospects for the present one. In those conventions the balloting was as follows: Year Nominee. No. of Ballots 1860 Lincoln 3 1864 Lincoln 1 1S68 Grant 1 1872 Grant 1 1876 Hayes 7 18S0 Garfield 36 1884 Blaine 4 1888 Harrison 3 1892 Harrison 1 1896 McKinley 1 1900 McKinley Acclamation 1904 Roosevelt Acclamation 1908 Taft 1 1912 Taft 1 1916 Hughes 3 Triangular Deadlock Certain Overnight reports and rumors from candidates' camps and delegation headquarters shed no new light on the situation. A triangular deadlock between Wood. Lowden and Johnson still appeared the almost certain result to come on the first trial of voting strength Wednesday or Thursday, with probably more than a score of favorite sons, dark-horses or individual selections sharing more than half of the total vote. The roll call will give, however, the first clear intimation as to what 1 ne mabs ot me more man ouu lancyuumsirucieu ueiesan-s uave ueeu ! as lI"--v .-m.-.v i about tne hotel lobbies hour by hour. ii win cuuiam nuoi uiiii urn iui s u.cii all parties to the great dispute have been waiting and let loose new moves and counter-moves about the men who cast the votes. It was this situation that gave darkhorse talk additional prominence yesterday in the hotel lobbies and"with it came an undercurrent from arriving delegations of suggestion that after all it might be wiser to put forward a candidate whose name had not been involved in the senate inquiry into pre-convention expenditures and activities of presidential aspirants. Hughes' Name Up. Again the name of Charles Evans Hughes recurred in these discussions and Governor Coolidge of Massachusetts, also was mentioned. Senator Borah said Judge Hughes would be "formidable" if the convention were compelled to seek a darkhorse nominee. The Idaho senator served notice (Continued on Page Twelve) struggle for mastery. They are expected to return the call, and much of the bitterness that has marked the campaign will disappear, it is hoped. A gray haired man with strained expression, in tow of a young lady, was stopped by a member of the enter tainment committee, as he debarked from the elevator at Hoover headquar ters. "What can I do for you?" said the solicitous m. o. t. e. c. "You can't do a thing for me," snarled the aged man. "I'm a Lowden man. But my daughter's for Hoover, and I've got to go where she goes Delaware's six votes in the convention were expected to be cast on the first ballot for T. Coleman DuPont, national committeeman. Daniel O. Hastings of Wilmington, will make the nominating speech

Leading Figures Sketched on Floor

SENATOR. HENRY CA.BOT LOOSE. Henry Cabot Lodge, senior senator from Massachusetts, and keynoter of the convention, in attitude to speak. He delivered the keynote Tuesday. "HUSMielt, Beautiful women and gorgeous vases form the main decorations of the lobby at the Congress hotel. -nushne A reporter asked Governor Lowden what was the nature of an interview he had given Bryan. Before the governor could answer, another reporter, a veteran, spoke up, saying: "Bryan's a reporter now, kid." 'TV X.Ar - ?i V -ratv sk'. ir U 9 7V J)2 x r The ol' bar room at the Congress hotel is deserted now, but, as a meeting place and something comfortable to lounge on, the big bronze fern dish In the lobby serves the purpose. Weather Forecast For Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau Generally fair toi.ight and Wednesday; mild temperature. I Temperatures Yesterday. Maximum 75 Minimum 45 Today. Noon 83 For Wayne County, by W. E. Moore Partly cloudy; possibly local thundershowers tonight and Wednesday, but mostly fair; continued warm. General Conditions Weather continues generally fair over the central states except for widely scattered thundershowers. The temperatures are rising above normal due to the great field of high barometric pressure east of the Mississippi river; low pressure over the northwest.

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PEOPLE GiVE MANDATE TO G. 0 JV-HAYS Convention, Called an Houi Late, Listens to Denunciation of Administration Lodge May Hold Gavel. BRYAN GETSlT STUFF

(By Associated Press) CHICAGO, June 8 The Republican convention met an hour late, but, disposing of preliminaries during the lirst half hour, settled down to hear the keynote speech of Senator Lodge, temporary chairman. Senator Lodge spoke from his manuscript and from the rate he read, it was assured that the first half hour of the proceedings and probably little more would be devoted to it. The preliminaries were given over to reading the convention call by Secretary Miller, of the national committee, and Chairman Hays' speech Introducing Senator Lodge. "The Republican party has met in this free and open convention," said he, "to accept from the people a mandate for the government of the United States. "As chairman of your national committee, I report progress. By next November the majority of the Republican party should be at least two millions. In spirit I report more than progress: I report fulfillment. Will Be No Bolt, He Says "The great party of the union has become a union. It shall continue so. There will be no bolt in this convention." Roars and cheers greeted that statement. Chairman Hays then introduced Senator Lodge as the temporary chairman. Another wave of cheers greeted the senator as he stepped out to the speaking position. Another cheer leader was on the Job with three cheers for Senator Lodge and they were given. It was one minute after noon when the cheers died away and Senator Lodge began delivering his address, after having been introduced by Chairman Hays as "Honorable Henry Cabot Lodge of th United States." The temporary organization was quickly perfected by acclamation. Temporary Chairman to Remain. The general understanding was that an agreement would be made to accept the temporary organization and chairman as the permanent one thus continuing the gavel in the hand of Senator Lodge. Chairman Lodge's address was punctured by cheering and applause and most loudly when he referred to the Republican party of 1860, and declared it must again come forward for a like service to the count ry. Roars and cheers and continued applause marked Chairman Lodge's declaration that everyone connected with the dynasty of Woodrow Wilson must be driven from power. Bryan Listens to Denunciation. William Jennings Bryan from his seat on the press stand listened intently to Senator Lodge's hot denunciation of "Mr. Wilson and his associates." The convention was actually called to order at li:J4 a. m., soon after Chairman Hays appeared on the platform, and was greeted with rounds of applause and shouts. The platform was slow in filling up. Apparently the leaders were in conference elsewhere to determine what is to be done of the question of permanent organization. Women delegates were eagerly sought by the scouts of the campaign managers and held quite a handshaking affair of their own. They seemed to be enjoying their first participation in a national convention. Hays Calls 'Em to Order Chairman Hays brought down the gavel with a whack and the conven(Continued on Page Ten) GREENSFQRK GIRL IS ARRESTED AS FORGER Posing as Mrs. C. L. Cummins, and Mrs. Anna Howell, of Greensfork, Ind., a beautiful young woman giving her name as Mrs. M. E. McSpadden. of Greensfork, was arrested shortly after 11 a. m. Tuesday, on charges of forgery, after she had succeeded In, cashing checks aggregating $115 at local stores. The young woman, who appears to be about 22 years old, bought a shirt waist at the Knollenberg store, giving a check for $45, made out to Mrs. C L. Cummins and signed by C. L. Cummins. The bank officials at Greensfork say that the failure of the description of the woman in the store to tally with their knowledge of Mrs. Cummins led them to call her. The bank officials had just found that she had not been away from Greensfork, they say, when a second call came in from the Kennedy company. The bank Instructed the local merchants to "shadow" the young woman until they made further investigation. When they found that Mrs. Anna Howell, to whom the second check was made out, was also in Greensfork. they informed stores here that the woman must be an Imposter. Advices from Greensfork indicate that there is no McSpadden familythere now. Upon receipt of the information from the bank. Officer Fee was instructed to arrest the young woman and she was intercepted on her way to the railroad station. One of the checks was made out to Katie Cummins and was signed by C. L. Cummins. Another check was made cut to Anna Howell and signed by Overette Howell.