Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 45, Number 212, 15 July 1920 — Page 1

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HUN YIELDS, BUT HE HAS A CONDITION Premiers Have Not Decided Whether Provisions Are Acceptable, Lloyd George Advises Germans. 2,000,00rjT0NS MONTH (By Associated Press) SPA, Belgium, July 15. The Germans have agreed to the allied de

mand for delivery of 2.000,000 tons of coal monthly with three new condi tlons, It is announced. The German acceptance was embod ied In a note which was laid before the allied premiers this noon by Pre mier Lloyd George. The conditions were these: First. The German government to have the distribution of the Cilesian coal or be allotted 1,500,000 tons monthly for northern Germany Instead of the present allotment of 1,200,000 tons. Second. A mixed commission to be Bent to Essen to examine food and housing conditions. Third. Allies are asked to advance money or provide credit for Importing additional food for the entire German population. Sends Words of Concession. Foreign Minister Simons sent word to Premier Lloyd George about an hour before the allied representatives met today, that Germany would accede to the allied demands and that a written note would be forwarded immediately. The foreign minister said that by this means he wished to prevent the allies from forwarding the proposed ultimatum to Germany. Consequently, although the allied ministers knew when they reached the Villa Fraineuse at 11 o'clock that Germany had yielded, but did not know of the conditions laid down until, it lacked but a few moments of the noon hour. Not Sure They're Acceptable. The allied ministers up to shortly after noon, had not yet announced whether the conditions were acceptable. Herr Simons said this morning that the German ministry, in its decision on the coal question, had gone to the utmost limit and could do nothing more, so that if the allied military leaders. Marshal Foch and Field Marshal Wilson still wanted an Invasion of Germany, they must have it. In a personal letter to Premier Lloyd George, the foreign minister, it Is understood, set forth the German position in some detail. 8ays Premier Advised Him. In this letter Herr Simons recounted that he had been told yesterday by the British premier that If he were a German statesman he would take the risk of accepting the allied terms. The foreign minister had taken the risk, he said, and would have to take the consequences. Knowing the attitude of Premiers Lloyd George and Millerand, however, he begged them to help Germany to fulfill her obligations by doing three things: First, by allowing Germany the cash difference between the price of coal at the pit mouth In Germany and tho price of coal on tho world's market. Second by making a generous arrangement with regard to shipping. Want Safety Against Invasion. Third, by giving Germany some security against the menace of invasion if she should at any time be a little behind in her deliveries. Herr Simons added in his letter: "These are not conditions, but simply an expression of our hope." Otto Huz, head of the German miners' organisation, who presented statements regarding the German coal mining situation to the allied representatives in Spa during the early stages of the negotiations here, has been asked to return to Spa, and was ox pected to arrive during the day. PARIS, July IB Premier Millerand conferred with Premier Lloyd George of Great Britain last night on the German acceptance of the allied demand for 2,000.000 tons of coal monthly, says a Havas dispatch from Spa, which adds the German acceptance was so wrapped up with conditions as to "make it a subject for caution". Dr. Bonn, a member of the German delegation, informed Premier Lloyd George that the German representatives had yielded, the dispatch says. "The German acceptance is not surrounded with too many reservations and counter demands and is being seriously considered," says Pertinax, political editor of the Echo de Paris. "The problem which confronts the allied ministers is this: What guarantees shall the allies require that Germany will carry out her engagement; shall plans formed yesterday disappear altogether, or shall they remain suspended over Germany's head like the sword of Damocles. Hold Another Meeting. Delegates at Spa held another meeting last night to consider the result of Dr. Bonn's call on Mr. Lloyd George. The struggle between Konstantin Fehrenbach, head of the German delegation, and Dr. Simmons, German foreign minister, and experts accompanying the German delegation is very sharp. Dr. Simons Is credited with the following epigram during a discussion of the situation: "With us. experts talk too much, and diplomats talk too low." 1,320,000 Pounds of Sugar Imported by Hood Company More than 1,320.000 pounds of sugar constitute the importations of the W. H. Hood company, wholesale grocers, from foreign countries, to supply the trade here and In other Hood territory. A heavy cargo of sufar from Brazil is expected to arrive in New York within a few days.

BIG COMPANIES SAY LIGHT APPROPRIATION

IS JOKE; WON'T BID The two largest electrical equipment manufacturing concerns in the United States, the Westinghouse and the General Electric company, have declined to submit bids for a 6,000 k. w. turbine and other necessary equipment for euch a unit, in letters which were received by the board of public works Thursday. Each company points out to the board of public works in Its communication that the $100,000 appropriation for the proposed unit, authorized by city council Monday night, is considerably less than the actual cost of the Improvement, and for that reason the question of submitting a bid can not be entertained.The General Electric company suggested In its letter that it would be a waste of time and money for the board of public works to advertise for bids, unless council authorized an appropriation of at least the approximate amount of the improvement. Council May Consider It Again. No advertisement for bids for pro posed plant improvements was authorized by the board Thursday and it is quite probable the question will come up for consideration again at council meeting next Monday night. It is understood that the power users of the city are considering having a delegation of their members appear before council with the demand that the legislative and administrative branches of the city government get together without any further delay to provide for an increase of voltage production at the municipal plant. FORTY-EIGHTERS MAY STILL HAVE A TICKET; RECONVENE SESSION (By Associated Press) CHICAGO, July 15. A part of the committee of 48 national convention reconvened today, following the formation of the Farmer-Labor party last, night and considered whether to organize still another party. J. A. II Hopkins, national chairman of the committee of 48, suggested that course. Some of the delegates appeared to favor it. and there were demands to know whether Senator LaFollette would stand as a candidate, if nominated. Arthur J. Hayes, of New York, opposed the step as "unsportsmanlike." Members, voted this morning to stay in Bession all day to complete their work. No program or forecast of this work was announced. At the time of this decision the conference had not assured itself of any status. J. A. H. Hopkins, chair man of the committee of 48, presiding, told the delegates he could not answer what the technical position of tho committee was. May Operate as a League. Apparently proceeding on the theory that the committee preserved It entity. Chairman Hopkins proposed that it might either co-operate in a similar manner to the Non-Partisan League, indorsing candidates, or it might select a name, and when the members chose, they could run their ticket under this name. Senator LaFollette's refusal of the Farmer-Labor party nomination, was explained by Gilbert Roe, his former partner, who represented him. He said that Senator LaFollette had been put in an absurd position by not having a chance to see the platform, and that he understood some things weer going in he did not approve. RESOLUTE, CRIPPLED, LOSES FIRST RACE (By Associated Pfess) SANDY HOOK, July 15. Victory apparently lay with the British in the first race for America's cup. Parting at the throat of the halyards of the American defender Resolute caused her to be withdrawn from the race after beating the Shamrock IV to the turning point in a 30-mile race. Giv ing the American sloop a wide berth, the Irish baronet s pride swept on to ward the finish, while the defender was taken in tow by her steam con sort With the Shamrock showing no intention of herself withdrawing be cause of her rival's misfortune. It looks as If Captain Burton would be able to cross the line within the sixhour time limit Resolute led Shamrock across the starting line. The official starting times were: Resolute 12-40; Shamrock, 12-1-38. It was also announced officially that the time allowance would be 6 minutes 40 seconds due to a change in measuring the Shamrock's sails. From the shore it was apparent that the Shamrock had made a poor start. Rain-squall after rainsquall drenched the combatants during the early stages. The American sloop had slowly but steadily increased her lead at 1:43 p. m. It was nothing more than a drifting match in which both skippers used reaching jibs. Resolute led Shamrock by half a nile after two hours of sailing. FIRE DESTROYS TWO MILTON, IND., HOMES MILTON, Ind., July 15. Two houses, one belonging to a Mr. Johnson, of Richmond, and the other to Will and Eugene Hinkle, were burned to the ground here this afternoon. The Lake Erie station and the Methodist church both caught fire, but the blaze was extinguished. The fire was caused by an explosion of a coal oil Ptove owned by Mrs. Johnson. Loss Is not yet known.

"like Uncle Harding,"

Helen Cox Mahoney DAYTON. O., July 15 One of those

embarrassed kings who declared war on each other unites the Cox and Harding families. Mrs. D. J. Mahoney, daughter of Gov. Cox, is related to Senator

Harding on her mother's side. So Mrs. Mahoney is bound to win a place in the presidential family, no matter who loses.

"I have always thought of Senator said. '"And I shall have to break the an opponent of my father's.

"We are all fond of Senator Harding. He is quiet and reserved and con

servative, and he used to come often

little girl. But I have not thought of being a 'daughter of the White House,' for 1 have my own home and my own husband In Dayton, and that is enough for me to manage at one time."

NEW GROUP CHOOSES

ADJOURNS: CHRiSTENSEN HEADS TICKET

CHICAGO, July 15. The FarmerLabor party, born of a fusion of numerous political groups, today has a platform, and has its new candidate in the field for the coming election. Its work was completed at 4 o'clock this morning when its convention, after an all day and night session, chose Parley Parker Christensen, Salt Lake City attorney, and Max S. Hayes, Cleveland labor leader, as its presidential and vice presidential nominees, respectively. But the strength of the new movement remains to be seen. The first test came today, when a group of disSHOT AND PROWLERS DISTURB S. EIGHTH Residents of South Eighth street, between Main and South B streets, were again thrown into a state of ex citement early Thursday morning when a revolver shot was fired in the alley between South Eighth and Ninth streets, followed by the flight of three men from the alley, thence west on South A street to South Eighth street, thence north to the rear of the traction station. It is not known who fired the shot Some time before the thjjee night prowlers were routed from the alley, an attempt to burglarize the home of George N. Snyder, 51 South Eighth street. It is believed that the man who attempted to enter the Snyder residence is the same who twice broke into the home of Luther Feegr, 36 South Eighth street, in less than 24 hours' time, taking valuable jewels on the occasion of his first visit, and who burglarized the home of Henry Bode, 134 South Eighth street, securing money. The robberies of the Feeger and Bode homes took place last week. In attempting to enter the Snyder residence Wednesday night the thief first broke down a wiring of flowers, which completely surrounds a side veranda, and then ripped out a window screen. After doing this the man was apparently frightened away, for there is no Indication that he entered the house. Weather Forecast For Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau Fair tonight and. Friday, except probably thunder showers, extreme south portion. Temperatures Yesterday Maximum 83 Minimum 66 Today Noon 77 For Wayne County, by W. E. Moore Fair this afternoon and tonight; Friday fair followed by unsettled. General Conditions The generally fair weather is now the rule over the states adjacent to the Great Lakes, but it is still unsettled along the Ohio river. The Canadian cool wave has dissipated the heat wave over the north ana central states but it is getting very warm again in the northwest; due to falling barometric pressure in that section. Heavy thunderstorms occurred Wednesday afternoon over parts of Wayne county outside of Richmond and vicinity; most of the raa being west, north and east

Says Cox's Daughter

and her husband. entangling alliances which sometimes Harding as an uncle." Mrs. Mahoney established precedent of running down to our home in Dayton when I was a ITS LEADERS AND satisfied - delegates, formerly allied with the committee of 48, met and considered placing their own ticket in the field, under the 48 banner. Not all of the 48 .delegates withdrew from the fusion convention last night when some 100 or more returned to their own convention. Those who remained were rewarced by seeing Christensen, the charman of their convention, selected to lead the fu sion party, while the labor leaders con tented themselves with the selection of their national chairman, Hayes, to second place. Nomination Welds Parties. Forty-eight leaders declined to say what effect this concession would have on their course when they met today. It was apparent that Christensen's nomination served to weld strongly the elements remaining in the conven. (Continued on Page Twelve) WANT MOORE LEADER OF COX' CAMPAIGN; HARDING IS WORKING COLUMBUS, O., July 15. Pressure Is being used by political friends of Governor Cox on E. H. Moore, preconvention campaign manager, to have him accept the chairmanship of the Democratic national committee and assume active management of the national campaign. Governor Cox still refrained today from commenting on the third party. He smiled when informed that an j Ohio man had been nominated for vice-president by the third party. Officers of the National Woman's Party began to arrive today for the conference at 2 o'clock tomorrow with Governor Cox in an effort to have the governor use his influence to obtain ratification of the suffrage amendment by Tennessee. The governor said he did not know how he would answer the women. Governor Cox announced officially Wednesday that the Democratic national committee will meet in Columbus, July 20, instead of Dayton as was previously announced. MARION, O., July 15. Another quiet day was in prospect when Senator Handing resumed work on his speech of acceptance today. No visitors were expected and he planned to devote most of his time to it. in the hope of having it ready to turn over to the news services on Saturday for distribution to the newspapers of the country. Eugene L. Nixon, of New York, president of the Young Men's National Republican club, in a letter today, assured Senator Harding that the young men of the country would support him In the coming campaign. Miss Helen Taft is Wed To Frederick J. Manning (Ev Associated Press) MONTREAL, July 15. Miss Helen Taft. daughter of former president i William Howard Taft, was married today at Murray Bay, to Frederick Johnson Manning, instructor in history at Yale university. Miss Taft is president of Bryn Mawr college. Mr. Manning was graduated from Yale in 1916. and served as first lieutenant in the field artillery of the United Slates

TAX MEASURE WITHDRAWN BY GOODRICH Substitutes Bill by Which Flat Increases Will Be Sent Back to County Boards for Survey. SESSION "DRAGGING ON

(By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., July 15. Abandoning the plan of legalizing the horizontal increases ordered by the state tax board, and recently declared unconstitutional by the state supreme court, Governor Goodrich, after a conference with advisers today, determined to have introduced in the special session of the Indiana general assembly another measure which he believes will meet the situation. This plan, it is reported, contem plates referring the tax returns made by the county boards to the Btate board back to the county board. The county boards will make another re view of the tax returns in their re spective counties and will then make a new report to the state board. To Equalize By Counties The latter board will make an equalization by counties. The supreme court's decision held that the state board might equalize by coun ties, but that It exceeded its authority in making an equalization by townships. I According to the Governor, the plan adopted today will produce the same amount of revenue and will avoid the necessity of legalizing the horizontal increases made by the board. The draft of the new bill was not complete this morning. The governor, after conference with Assistant Attorney General U. S. Lesh and members of the legislature, said he hoped to have the bill ready for the assembly's consideration late this afternoon. Mark Time and Wait. Both houses of the assembly marked time this morning while awaiting com mittee reports on some of the emergency measures recommended for passage at the special session, by the government. In the house it was expected that the bill of Representative Harry B. Tuthill, Republican, of Michigan City, legalizing the horizontal increases, would be brought up, but action was postponed pending the arrival of the new bill favored by he governor. ToK Over Appropriation Bill. In the senate six minor bills were passed Under suspension of the rules, and a recess was taken until 2 o'clock during which time Republican senators held a caucus on the appropriation bill passed late yesterday by the house. This bill provides approximately $800,000 for the maintenance of state Institutions until the close of the present fiscal year, Sept. 30. One of the bills passed by the senate was later passed by the house and now goes to the governor. This bill provides for amending the Peru Flood Prevention Act, so that It will apply under the present population of the city. Election Measure Up. In the senate another administration measure was expected to come up today, this concerning changes in election laws so as to provide for the increase in votes at the fall election if women are given the right of franchise by that time. A committee of Republicans and Democrats in the senate has prepared an election bill which will command non-partisan support and its passage is expected today under a suspension of the rules. Leaders of the general assemblyhad practically given up hope today of concluding- the special session this week and they are now working with the hope of a sine die adjournment next Wednesday or possibly next Tuesday. Many Bills Are Up. Bills have been introduced In both houses covering a variety of subjects and the authors of many of the measures Insist that emergencies exist which necessitate immediate consideration of their projects. Committees have killed a number of bills but numerous favorable reports have also been received advocating passage at this session of the bills which have been introduced. The house of representatives immediately passed three bills to the upper house: the first, under a suspension of rules, the bill appropriating funds for the maintenance of state institutions; the second giving the public service commission the authority to order railroads to provide 100 per cent car service to coal mines with which the state has contracts; and the third amending the registration law so that the registration of voters will be permanent unless they move from the precinct in which they reside. Irish Raid Postoffice; Two Men Are Killed by Raiders

DUBLIN, July 15. Fifty men raid- It was from the Chilean Charge ed the general postoffice here this 1 D'Affaires at Mendoza and was made morning and carried off all letters di- j public at the foreign ministry. It conrected to Dublin Castle, the viceral I talned a request from the provisional lodge, the chief secretary and under j government that Chile provide a train secretary of the Irish administration, j to carry to Africa persons being deA patrol of five constables and a j ported from Bolivia. Later unofficial sergeant was ambushed last night in advices stated former President Jose the Adare district of County Limerick. Gutierrez Guerra and members of his

One constable was wounded and died shortly afterward, but the others escaped uninjured, according to an official report. THURLES. Ireland, July 15. The bullet-riddled body of Jorn Dwyer, I caretaker for W. P. Henley, a horse racing fancier and owner of a track of land from which tenants had been evicted, was found yesterday by the rroadside near Drambae, near here. Dwyer is said to have received several warnings as a result of agrarian agita tion in this vicinity by a large family. He Is survived

ONE DEAD, TWO HURT, AS TRAIN HITS AUTO AT GRADE CROSSING

Bradley Skaggs, 30 years old, was killed, and William Shelley, 21 years old, and Kenneth Shelley, 26 years old, were seriously Injured when an automobile In which they were riding was struck by north-bound C. and O. passenger train No. 7, at the South N street crossing, near the Natco plant, at 9:35 a. m., Thursday. The men were all from Newcastle. The machine was hurled about 50 feet by the locomotive. Skaggs was lying on the pilot of the engine when the train was stopped further up the track. The others were lying along the right of way. The men were rushed to Reid hospital, where Skaggs died at 10:45 a. m. "' Kenneth Shelley sustained a fractured hip. William Shelley was cut about the face and head. Hospital attendants say both men will recover. Drove Down From Newcastle. The men had driven down here from Newcastle to seek employment at the Natco factory. They had left the fac tory .and were headed east toward Eighth street when the accident occurred. They evidently were not looking for a train as a clear and unobstructed view of the tracks is to be had at the crossing approaches. Eye witnesses. In the Natco building say the men, unaccustomed to the crossing evidently thought they were safe when they saw no watchman. The C. and O. railroad does not maintain a watchman at the crossing. The N street crossing is at the end of the C. and O. yards !ln Richmond. It has three tracks. ' N. A. Haisley, employment manager of the Natco, said Kenenth Shelley was hired by the Natco. He also said that Natco employes saw the accident, rushed out and took care of the men until police and private ambulances arrived. Couldn't Have Seen Train. The train was in charge of Engineer R. A. James and Conductor John Mosheer. James also says the men evidently did not see the train as his engine and the auto arrived at the crossing at the same time. Skaggs was driving. Skaggs's home in Newcastle was on South Twenty-first street. William Shelley lives at 222 North Eighteenth street. Kenneth Shelley lives at Eighteenth and Thornburg streets. He is married and has three children. The others are unmarried. The Pohlmeyer, Downing company was put in charge of funeral arrangements for Skaggs. Efforts were being made to get in communication with relatives. MUST BE NO FRICTION WITH JAPAN, AGREED (By Associated Press) SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 15. The little town of Florin, a nearby community peopled almost entirely by Japanese, today was the scene of the congressional committee's study of the Japanese problem in California, The outstanding development today In the investigation was the agreement among members of the committee that a solution of California's problem must be found which would avoid friction with Japan. This agreement was announced by members of the committee at a dinner last night tendered Governor Stephens by Chairman Albert Johnson. At the committee sessions yesterday various witnesses suggested remedies for curbing the increase of the Japanese population in California. Closer supervision of the California-Mexican border and closer restrictions on immigration were among the measures suggested. A trip down the San Joaquin River from Stockton, to visit the farm of George Shima, Japanese "potato king", was planned by the committee for tomorrow afternoon. It was announced that part of the committee would make a trip to Placer County, Monday, to investigate agricultural conditions. Witnesses testified that 17,000 of the 19,000 acres of irrigated land in the county were under control of the Japanese. Chile Issues Call to Arms As War Rumors Drift Out Of Bolivia; Pres. Canned SANTIAGO, Chile. July 15 Chile has called to the colors the military classes of 1915 to 1919, inclusive, of the four northern provinces of the country. It is understood this action was taken in view of the international situation arising in connection with the Bolivian revolution Information received here indicates the call Involves about 10.000 men Among the units called to the colors are the Brigade Reserves of 1918 and 1919, which cover the aviation, railway and telegraph services, and some re serve officers of all arms have also been summoned for duty. This action of the war office follow ed a day In which, so far as publicly known, little news drifted out of Bolivia, which has been isolated from the world by the censorship since the establishment of the defacto govern ment headed by Bautista Savedra One official message was given out during the day. ' cabinet were among the deportees Guarantees for the safety of the de posed president and the members of his cabinet have been furnished by the provisional government of Bolivia upon request of the United States minister. LIMA, Peru, July 14. Latest reports finding their way through the Bolivian censorship state the prefect of La Paz, Alleged to have been the ring leader of the anti-Peruvian riots there last March, was assassinated during the revolutionary outbreak in Bolivia. This outbreak apparently occurred bundav nleht.

LIBERTY CO. OBJECTS TO RATEJAISE Admits- at Hearing, Justice of Light Plant Increases, But Says It's in Class by Itself. J SAYS IT TAKES LOSSES The Liberty Light & Power company, Robert Ashe, Richmond, president, representing Itself to be the largest consumer of the Richmond Municipal Electric plant, filed written statement Thursday objecting to any Increase in its own rates and charges but admitting the necessity of an increased revenue for the Richmond Municipal Plant. The statement of the Liberty Light & Power company was submitted to E. I. Lewis, of the Indiana Public Service commission, who presided over a meeting held at the city council chamber to hear the petition of the city of Richmond for an Increase in the lighting and power rates for the Richmond Municipal plant, it being represented by the city that the revenue the plant has received under its present rates has been less than the plant's operating expenses, since May 1st. Said He Wasn'i informed. After Wilfred JeRsun. attnrnv fnr

the Liberty Light & Power company, had notified Commisioner Lewis that the company protested anv increase in its existing rates, B. C. Robbins. city attorney, declared that he had not been informed that Mr. Ashe intended to take such action until 10 minutes before the rate hearing had begun. '"I had been led to believe by Mr. Ashe that he did not oppose the proposed increase in rates for the Municipal plant, not even an increase in the rates for his own company." Mr. Robbins informed Commissioner LewIs. The city attorney added that the city would be able to refute some of the statements made bv the TJhertv company in its arguments against a rate increase for itself. Mr. Robbins briefly stated that the Liberty company does not have to assume all transmission losses, for one thine, and he denied that the Liberty company was me city plants largest consumer. Expert Gives Testimony. After the statement of the Liberty company had been read. Commissioner Lewis called upon the city to submit its evidence in support of Its petition for lighting and power rate increases. ana Air. Perk, an expert accountant who has been going over the books of the city plant, took the stand and en tered into a lengthy and detailed statement of conditions existing at the municipal plant. The Liberty Light and Power company serves the towns of Liberty, Boston and College Corner, in Indiana, New Paris, Ohio, and the Brookville, Ind., Electric company. In its statement to the Indiana Pub lic Service commission, the company represents itself to be the largest customer of the Richmond Municipal plant, its bills averaging from approximately $1,100 to 1.600 monthly. Systems in Separate Class. It sets forth that the company doea not deny the propriety of the application of the city for Increased rates for Its municipal plant and admits the necessity of receipt by the city of increased revenue from the gross sale of electric energy, but, the company asserts, it Is entirely a separate and distinct class from any other consumer, and as such is entitled to a separate end distinct classification for charges. The company avers that the rates it now receives are substantially right, and that on the rate the company now receives a reasonable profit results to the Municipal plant. The energy it purchases from the city, the Liberty Light and Power company sets forth in its statement, is delivered and measured in the munie ipal power plant at generator voltage, and on the primary side. It is contended that by such delivery the company assumes all transformation and transmission losses, while other consumers have their voltage delivered and measured at the point of delivery and on the low voltage side of the transformer, the city assuming all charges and costs of transmission and transformation, which, it alleges, amounts to at least 25 per cent of the total energy. The Liberty Light and Power com pany represents that Its voltage load extends over a 24 hour day period, every day in the year, whereas other power consumers have voltage loads which average from eight to 10 hours per day and about five and a half days each week Mr. Perk was to be put on the stand Thursday afternoon for cross-examination by Mr. Lewis. After he was done with Mr. Perk, the latter said, he would call Superintendent James Dillon, of the light plant. There waa a possibility that the hearing might be finished late Thursday, as the Liberty company's petition would have to be acted on later. The decision will be made known from Indianapolis after the commission has bad time fully to consider it. Mr. Lewis said he would Indicate at the close of the hearing what his recommendations to the commission would be. He said that Wilfred Jeasup, attorney for the Liberty company, was going to try to show Inefficiency in the conduct of the plant later in the afternoon. MANY ENLIST IN NAVY (By Associated Press) ' WASHINGTON, July 15. The tide of recruiting for the navy has turned, officials at the department said today, an Increase of enlistments over discharges being shown for the first time since the war. On August 29 the enlistment periods of the last of the "before the war" tars will expire, but manv of these are re-enlisting. .