Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 45, Number 235, 12 August 1920 — Page 1

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PONZI CANNOT KEEP PROMISE; HELDBY I). S. Financial "Wizard" Arrested

at Boston, Admitting, it is Said. He Cannot Make His Agreement Good. HIS BANlTUINED?" (By Associated Press) BOSTON, Mas 8., Aug. 12. Charles Ponzi today surrendered himself tothe federal authorities, charged with using the ma'ls to defraud. At the time Ponzl pave himself up a hearing was being held before Judge Bennett, of the municipal court, sitting in chambers on a police application for arrest. The hearing was secret. District Attorney Gallagher said that Ponai has surrendered because he felt himself unable to carry out promises he had made for the redemption of his notes tomorrow. Federal Auditor Edwin L. Pride stated today that Ponzi's liabilities were upwards of $7,000,000. Ponzl claims assets of $4,000,000. With state action against him, the young Italian turned a trick by putting himself In the custody of the fed eral authorities at the moment thay were petitioning a municipal court Judge. Ponzl apparently was alert as to what was Imminent and, leaving his home early this afternoon, hurried to the office of the marshal. Pleads Not Guilty His arraignment followed. Ponzl pleaded not guilty and was held in $25,000 ball for a hearing Aug. 13. He fald that he would furnish surety. The surrender did not deter the etate authorities from their purpose to obtain his arrest. It was said that their charge would be larceny and the hearing continued while Ponzl waited for tall. Disposition of the Hanover Trust company shared in the public interest the fate of himself and his company, the securities exchange. A creditor's petition asking for the appointment of a receiver, was filed In the federal court today. Bank Commissioner Allen announced that the capital of tho Hanover Trust company probably had been completely wiped out. The bank was closed yesterday. Charles Ponzl had been a director up to yesterday. Guards were posted around Ponzi's home to Insure that people kept away from him early this morning. ' Investigating officials forecast further developments today to follow the disclosures made yesterday when Ponzi admitted he had served terms of Imprisonment in Montreal and Atlanta some years ago. It was while Ponzl was dictating thi3 statement the Hanover Trust company, in which he was a director pd shareholder, and through which . j had done a large checking busl'ness, was closed.. Bank Commissioner Allen said his action was due to findings by his examiners that the bank had made loans "which were excessive and beyond the legal limit" and "many loans that are either bad or of doubtful value." Ponzl resigned from the bank's directorate Immediately after 'the institution was closed. The adult of the company's books that is being conducted by Edwin L. Pride, who was appointed by United States Attorney Gallagher, is expected to be completed by tomorrow. Replies to Attorney General Allen's advertisement in many newspapers requesting holders of Ponzi's notes to communicate with Mr. Allen continued to be received In large quantities, It was said. Since speculators brought notes from many persons in the crowds which made the run on Ponzi's office last week and said that they would hold them until maturity, it is believed that this class holds a substantial amount of the financier's outstanding obligations. In Ponzi's statement he admitted having served three years imprisonment at Montreal, Canada, for forgery, claiming, however, that while connected with a banking instituion, h took the blame for acts that properly belonged on the shoulders of his emplover. Ho again was sentenced to Atlanta for two years for smuggling five Italians into the country from Canada in violation of the immigrant laws. He tald that this offense was due to the fact that when released from the Montreal pri.vm he was penniless and hrd to do what he could to get a new start. Asks for a Chance. He declared that he was entitled to his chance in the world despite the "sins" of his former life, pointing to such men as Morse, who, released from Atlanta, now occupies a hish position in the banking world. He said he felt he ought not to be the object of persecution by newspapers, federal and state agents and others who were striving dilligently for hia downfall. EXPRESS COMPANY ASKS RATES RAISED WASHINGTON, D. C, Aug. 12. Fermission to increase express rates to absorb the wage award of the railway labor board at Chicago, estimated at 43,800,805 was asked from the Interstate Commerce Commission today by the American Railway Express company. The Express Company also asked authority to Increase by 20 per cent its rates on milk and cream to meet the increases granted the railroads on the same commodities.

BESGHER, BULLDOG OF CITY'S FUNDS, AGAIN WARNS .OF BIG TAX "Appropriations for next year will have to be trimmed to the bone, and even then it Is probable an Increase in the city tax rate will have to te provided."

This information was given to the board of public work3 Thursday, by City Controller Bescher. Bescher suggested to the board that it hold an informal meeting with the heads of the various city departments and with the members of the council in the near future for the purpose' of discussing municipal appropriations for 1921. The council wi'l have to take up the 1921 budget ordinance, according to law, at Its first meeting in September. May Go Up to 85 Cents. The present municipal tax rate Is 67 cents. It is possible that this rate may have to be Increased to between 80 and 85 cents. The board was Informed Thursday that the hunicipal electric plant had violated its agreement not to operate its ash blower after 10 o'clock in the evening, with the result that West Richmond people were being driven to the verge of nervous prostration over the deafening noise made by the machine throughout the night. Supt. Dillon of the Light plant promised to have the nuisance abated, and West Richmond people are hopeful that they will be able to get some sleep Thursday night. Grant a Repair Request. The request made by Levi Peacock that he be permitted to gravel at his own expense West Main street, west of West Eighth street, was promptly granted by the board. The offer of Frank Jones to repair holes on South Seventh street in front of his place of buisness was refused, however, as the city intends to improve that street in about 10 days. REPUBLICAN ATTACK SHIFTY, ROOSEVELT SAYS IN WISCONSIN (By Associated Press) KENOSHA, Wis., Aug. 12 Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Democratic party's nominee for vice president, making the second speech of his western campaign tour here, defended the ad ministration's conduct of the war and assailed Republicans who have attacked the administration for "simply squandering the people's money." In his speech here the candidate said In part: "Any candidates or managers who at this time are driven to the dictionary to find new adjetlve of general hate, give away the weakness of their position. , ; - -- "Thls morning, for instance, we find the Old Guard campaigners talking about simple Democratic maladminia tration, simple squandering, a saturnalia of extravagance, a catacyclism and a betrayal. "Can't Find Basis for Talk." "Luckily, the American people have a sense of humor. They happen to know that this Republican congress undertook 87 different investigations of the conduct of the war; that from these investigations, and in spite of every kind of partisan effort, not a single responsible official Democrai. or Republican has been indicted for or found guilty of dishonesty or dishonorable conduct. "Little men can not make capital out of pettiness by the mere use of big words." Columbus, O. Aug. 12. With Governor Cox enroute to Camp Perry, O.. to deliver his first address since his notification, and with his running mate. Franklin D. Roosevelt, on a western trip, the Democratic plan of carrying their cause to the people, today was under way. Leaving here this morning for Toledo, Governor Cox was to motor from there to Camp Perry, an hour's ride, and speak about 5:30 p. m., returning here tonight via Toledo. His next speaking engagement is at Wheeling, W. Va., on Saturday, wheu he will address the Democratic state convention and later a public gathering. RECEIVER APPOINTED FOR CO-OP COMPANY On application by Clyde C. Ryan, president, Judge Bond has appointed the American Trust & Savings Bank receiver for the Richmond Co-operative company, 1S7 Ft. Wayne Ave., which has been operating a retail grocery. The Richmond Co-operative company was organized several months I ago by 120 railroad men for the principal purpose of reducing the high cost of living for the share holders of the company. The plan of organization provided that each share holder was to receive weekly credit at the store equal to three-fifths of the value of his stock. Dividends were to be paid every six months. It Is stated that the company recently has received very little ratronage. It is said that the company will be able to pay its creditors In full. George Harper, of this city, Is secretary-treasurer of the company. In his petition for the appointment of a receiver "without notice" Mr. Ryan states that the co-operative company is indebted to him in the sum of $50 for shares of stock he has purchased. The petition declares that the company has an indebtedness and owes claims which it is not paying and which it cannot pay. APPROVE RAILROAD LOANS. (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, D. C, Aug. 12. Loans of $999,830 to the Chicago, Great Western Railroad and $35,000 to Ann Arbor Railroad to assist the roads in purchasing additional equipment were approved today by the Interstate Commerce commission.

WOMEN WIN FIRST ROUND IN TENNESSEE Two Motions To Delay Suffrage Are Shoved Aside by Legislators- North Carolina Against Ratification. LOOK FORVOTE FRIDAY

(By Associated Press) NASHVILLE, Tenn , Aug. 12. Suffrage supporters in the lower house of the Tennessee legislature today won another point in the fight for ratification of the suffrage amendment. A joint resolution which would have prohibited action of any kind was be ing tabled by a viva voce vote. Chairman Riddlck of the house committee to which the joint ratification resolution was referred had announced that the house will vote on it tomorrow. The senate also will take final action on the resolution then according to announcement of Speaker Todd. Party leaders were said to be agreed that nothing could be gained by postponing action until next week. Preparations were being made today for the joint hearing tonight on the suffrage resolution. The opposing factions also continued feverish attempts to corral the support of senators and representatives who had not yet definitely announced their stand on the question. Votes Down Delay Proposal. The house yesterday voted down a proposal to delay action on ratification until after Aug. 24 so that mass meetings might be held throughout the state to ascertain, supporters of the plan said, the sentiment of the public on ratification. The Story resolution lost today, declared that "great doubt exists as regards legality of action by this legislature," and predicted that ratification if accomplished would be held up by court action. Hits Lobbyists Healthy Wallop. Senator McFarland offered a joint resolution ostensibly aimed at suffragists and their opponents here from other states to lobby among the legislators. The measure asks the lobbyists "to please go away and let me alone. We would much prefer your room to you rompany." The resolution also stated that men of Tennessee "are fully capable- and competent to fight our own fights without interference from any outside people whatsoever." , ; Governor Roberts was dn the floor, of the house during yesterday's session and was said to have conferred with various representatives in the interests of the ratification resolution. RALEIGH, N. C. Aug. 12. The North Carolina legislature called into special session to consider' taxation questions and ratification of the federal woman suffrage amendment probably will not tackle suffrage until tomorrow and perhaps not until Saturday. Governor Bickett, who had planned to send a message on suffrage to the legislature today announced that it had not been completed. He said the message probably would be delivered tomorrow, although it might be delayed until Saturday. Introduction of a resolution providing for ratification of the federal suffrage amendment is expected immediately after both houses hear the governor's message. Pledge Selves Against It. Suffragists were stirred to greater activity today in their efforts to secure pledges of support from senators and representatives by the action of 68 of the 120 members of the house in sending a telegram to the Tennessee legislature assuring that body that North Carolina would not ratify the federal suffrage amendment and asking Tennessee not to force the amendment on the people of North Carolina. If the 63 signers of the telegram which was sent to Nashville last night vote in accordance with their expressed views, the amendment will be defeated in the House by six votes. WASHINGTON, D. C, Aug. 12. Secretary Daniels will leave tomorrow for his home city of Raleigh, N. C, where the state legislature is sitting in extraordinary session to consider ratification of the federal suffrage amendment. Mr. Daniels is an ardent supporter of equal suffrage and he said today he would use what influence he could to bring about favorable action on the amendment. Desperate Jersey Cows Surrounded by Sheriff; Give Up Without Fight Half dressed, Sheriff Clem Carr in the small hours of Thursday morning drove to a farm near Reid hospital, following a telephone call from a woman who said a man had attempted to enter the farm house and was then being held at bay In a cornfield. Driving along the road to the north of the hospital the sheriff was met by two armed men. They got into the car and reported that the desperado was hiding in a nearby cornfield. Arriving at the field the sheriff and the two farmers heard a movement among the corn stalks. "There, did you hear him?" whispered one of the farmers. The sheriff and his two allies executed an encircling movement. Near the center of the field they again heard a noise and without further delay they charged and almost collided with two Jersey cows. The woman who sent in the call to the sheriff later explained to him that at a late hour Wednesday night she saw a man staring Into the house from one of the windows. She screamed. The two male members of the household secured their guns and ran out of the house. They saw the prowler and one of the men shot at him. The last they saw of him was when he entered the corn field.

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"Continue Peace Work" Committee

Recommends Continued propaganda for peace "by i such means as can be commanded" during the coming year, was recommended to the Indiana Yearly meeting of Friends Thursday in the report of the peace association of Friends in America. "This is to be done In order that intelligent public sentiment may be created, and a feeling of individual responsibility aroused," says the report. The committee is to "furnish information promptly to members on questions of immediate importance, such as the question of universal compulsory military training". Covering the work done by the peace committee for the time between Sept. 16, 1919 and Aug. 10, 1920, the report states : "We must be watchful concerning legislation proposed either in congress or the state legislature, which embodies principles opposed to the principles upon . which the Christian religion is founded." During the past year many phases of the work has been enlarged and extended. Discuss Portland Letter In the morning session the letter sent by Portland quarterly meeting and read Wednesday afternoon, came up for action. The letter which stated that "doep concern had been caused the meeting by certain teachings reported among the churches", was finally referred to the permanent board for consideration and a later report. The meeting was divided for over JIM PAPAS PERHAPS FATALLY INJURED IN ATTACK BY 3 THUGS Jim Papas, one of the proprietors of a restaurant at North Fourth and I streets, was seriously, perhaps fatally Injured Wednesday morning as a result of an attack made upon him at his home by three unidentified thugs. Papas is now being treated at Reid hospital. He was struck on the head by a singletree and it is believed his skull is fractured. It is said that his condition Thursday was slightly Improved and his chances for recovery are considered much better. His condition still remains critical, however. Robbery Is Motive. Robbery was the motive of the attack made, upon Papas. His assailants were white men. according to a statement made to the police, Thursday, by Papas's padtner in the restaurant, Antonio Cooropakis. Despite the terrific blow Papas received, he was not rendered uncon scious. After he had fallen, in the j yard, in the rear of his home, 228 North Fourth street, where . his assailants had lain in ambush, Papas arose to his feet almost immediately. He saw the three men approach him and he called for help then, pulled out his revolver from a side coat pocket. As the thugs fled. Papas fired at them five times, but it is not believed any of the bullets took effect. Cooroopakis states that he and Papas closed their restaurant about 12:30 Wednesday morning. Papas took with him the day's receipts, about $50. Earlier in the evening three men started trouble in a restaurant across the street from the one operated by Papas and Cooroopakis. The proprietor of that restaurant drove them from his place with a revolver. A few minutes later the same men appeared at the restaurant of Papas and Cooroopakis, and the former warned them away. Cooroopakis believes it was these men who attacked his partner. He thinks Papas can furnish their descriptions to the po lice. Chief Wenger was to call on Papas at the hospital Thursday afternoon. Ah! To Be Cooler Moore Much cooler weather for Friday and Saturday is predicted by Weatherman Moore, wh6 eays heavy clothes will be comfortable on Friday and Saturday nights.. . ... ...

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an hour as to whether a special committee appointed from the various quarterly meetings, as moved by Truman Kenworthy, should handle the matter or the permanent board, as (Continued on Page Twelve) WOMAN PRESIDING OFFICER IN W. VA., G. 0. P. CONVENTION WHEELING, W. Va.. Aug. 12. Presided over bv a voman. Mrs. Ellis A. Yost, of Morgantown, W. Va., the Re-i publican state convention of West Virginia today prepared to . adopt a platform and nominate a candidate for Justice of the supreme court. Announcement ot Mrg. -YosTs appointment as - vice-chairman of the Republican state committee -and pre siding officer of the convention came as a complete surprise to the thousand i or more delegates and large audience' a x i i - . f and was greeted with round after round of cheers A meeting of the state committee

was held at 10:30 o'clock last night I day evening at G. O. P. headquarters, at which a number of important mat-j Pythian temple, and Mr. Kahn. repreters in connection with the framing senting the state committee, 6ald it

of the platform were discussed.

COLUMBUS, O., Aug. 12. Returns- There were quite a number of wotoday from Tuesday's primary elec-i men workers in attendance. Miss tion showed a nip and tuck race lor: Esther Griffin White, county woman

the Democratic nomination, for United j ! States senator, complete unoinciai . iieturns from 5.300 of the 6,000 pre-' cincts in the state gave a lead of only 532 votes to Judge A. F. O'Neil of Akron, over W. A. Julian of Cincinnat. The vote was: O'Neil 58,251: Julian 57,719. Politicians declared that unless the remaining 700 precincts show surprises, an official count may be necessary to decide the contest. With only approximately 300 precincts still missing, former Mayor Harry L. Davis of Cleveland continued to maintain a lead of 17,000 votes over former Congresman Ralph D, Cole of Findlay, for the Republican nomination for Governor. The returns from 5,712 precincts gave: Davis, 137,493; Cole. 120,337; A McCulloch 68,634, and Wood, 15,185. - , Former Governor Frank' B. Willis had a lead of 50,000 votes over Walter F." Brown of Toledo for the Republican nomination for United States senator. LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Aug. 12. United States Senator William F.

Kirby apparently was defeated for re-! "oor Cantu. General Pablo Gonzales, nomination by Representative Thad-j former candidate for the presidency deus H. Caraway in Tuesday's state- of Mexico today predicted that the wide Democratic primary, unofficial! differences between de la Huerta and returns from more than two-thirds of 'Cantu will be settled amicably within

the state showed today. senator Kirby, characterized by President Wilson as one of the "wilful senators." was attacked by his opponent during the campaign for his opposition to the national administration in tne eany stages of the war. Former Congressman Thomas C. McRae had piled up a big lead over his eight opponents, for the gubernatorial nomination. Weather Forecast For Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau. Showers and thune'er showers probable tonight and Friday morning followed by clearing. Friday cooler. Temperatures Yesterday. Maximum 81 Minimum 60 Today. For Wayne County, by W. E. Moore. Thunderstorms and heavy showers this afternoon and tonight, probably continuing part of Friday. Fair by Friday night. Cool wave. General Conditions The Rocky mountain storm whose center has been moving eastward now covers all the central and northern states although the rain has been light so far over Eastern Indiana, but will become heavy before midnight and will be followed by coo! weather from Medicine Hat, arriving by Friday. General rains .along Atlantic coast, Gulf regions and the Mississippi river valley. Generally fair weather throughout the Pacific states. . Hot weather prevails along the upper Atlantic coast, the hottest so far this season.

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6TH DISTRICT G. 0. P. PLANS GREAT TIME AT CONNERSVILLE What Is expected to be the biggest Republican rally ever held In the sixth district has been scheduled for Connersville Wednesday. Aug. 25. Senator James E. Watson has been secured to deliver the principal address. There will also be addresses by Representative Richard N. Elliott, and by soml prominent woman. Each of the eight counties in the district will send large delegations, both men and women, to the rally and Connersville is planning to entertain the largest crowd in the history of that city. Posters announcing the event will be distributed to the Republican chairman in each county with instructions to have them extensively posted. Formal Campaign Opening. The Connersville meeting will mark the formal opening ot the Republican campaign in the sixth district. - It will be followed by meetings in the county seats of the various counties, and probably by other district rallies, to oe nem toward tne close or tne cam nol nrn J paignf A meeting of Wayne county Republican workers wa3 held Wedneswas the best organization meeting he had attended in Indiana. chairman, urged that he women pretinw commmeeraen oe appointed 10 serve on the registration boards of their respective precincts Think They're Interested. The opinion was expressed that a general interest in the forthcoming election was being evidenced by the Republican voters of the county and it was predicted that there would be a large registration. The party workers pledged themselves to put forth every effort to assist in the registration of the full party vote. LOTS OF TALK BUT NO FIGHT-GONZALEZ SAN ANTONIO, Tex.. Aug. 12 Expressing the belief that the Lower California country is too far removed from the main source of supplies of the Mexican government for Provisional President de la Huerta to carry on extensive operations against Govi" very ueur miure General Gonzalez who left today for Los Angeles, to rest for a few weeks, said that it would be much betj ter for both sides in the present controversy to reach a diplomatic under standing rather than an understanding by force of arms. Down G. R. & I. Through Richmond, Trail of Smuggled Liquor, Article's Assertion One of the favorite routes of Toledo, Ohio, whisky smugglers is through Jackson, Mich., south to Richmond, says a correspondent of an Indianapolis newspaper In a dispatch today. The liquor comes Into Indiana from Jackson, Mich., down through Ft. Wayne, and that part of it that doesn't stop at Ft. Wayne follows the line of the Grant Rapids & Indiana railroad as far south as Richmond. At Richmond some of the stuff that has come through Jackson or through Dayton Is shipped back to Ohio by truck. The National road is a great thoroughfare for the rum runners. Toledo is a great distributing point for "booze," and much of the stuff , that is found in eastern and south eastern Indiana comes through the city. The prohibition officers are very vigilant, but there are not enough of them. Much of the liquor transported to Toledo from Canada goes to Indiana via Dayton. The other day a rum runner's automobile went dead in front of the Dayton police station, and when a policeman kindly tried to start the machine for the driver, he found 39 cases of liquor stowed away in it.

TROTZKY'SIN COMMAND OF RED OFFENSE Supreme, Red Commander In Front of Warsaw Every Available Man Rushed ; To Defend Capital. '- COMMUNISfT SPREADS

BULLETIN! fy Associated Press) LONDON, Aug. 12. Russion cavalry has reached Pragua, suburb of Warsaw, according to a wireless dispatch received here from Berlin today. The Poles have b-?gnn a counter offensive with bayonets in the region of Pultusk. 31 miles north of Warsaw, where the Russians have been striving to break the Polish defensive line. WARSAW. Aug. 11. Leon Trotzky, Russian Bolshevik minister of war. has arrived at Bialystok just behind the Soviet front and has set up headquarters there, according to news from the other side of the battle line. Speaking in Vilna, the capital of Lithuania, recently, he announced Soviet Russia had been officially recognized by the western powers, and that Mm. Krassin and Kameneff. heads of the Bolshevik commercial mission to Great Britain, had been received at London, with the ceremonial usually accorded foreign ambassadors. He asserted Bolshevism was "more powerful than ever and would soon spread to; other countries." "In a year," he continued, "all Europe will be Bolsheviki." Soldiers Look to Pillage. Warsaw , newspapers publish interviews with soldiers, who declare the Bolsheviki "advancing upon this city claim they have come to exterminate the bourgeoisie and distribute the land among peasants. It is asserted they impartially pillage mansions, farms and cottages and either forcibly enlist the men in the country or send them to the rear. In the Bialystok district the Bolsheviki took a number of hostages, threatening to shoot them if food supplies are not delivered to the soviet army within a specified time. It is said the country behindthe Bolshevik lines is suffering from famine, as all grain has been requisitioned and sent eastward by the Bolshevik authorities. Prepares Line for Oefeat ; Bolshevik " prisoners say that the high command of the soviet armies fears a reverse before Warsaw and is hastily preparing positions on the line of Grodno. Slonim. and Sarny, to which it can withdraw in case of defeat. Hundreds of conveyances of all descriptions, loaded with barbed wire and driven by boys and old men, are streaming through the Polish capital toward the battle front. Mingled with them along the roads are endless trains of supply wagons which are guarded by elderly civilians armed with rifles. All able-bodied men are being relieved from other duties so that they may be made available in the fight for the defense of Warsaw. WASHINGTON. Aug. 12. Polish forces defending Warsaw are outnumbered about two and a half to one. Comprehensive details as to the Bolsheviki military organization received today in official circles here, place the ration strength of the soviet army on the Polish front at 350,000 men. The strength of the Poles has been estimated at 140,000. The details as to the Bolsheviki strength, which confirm In a large part information already In the possession of American military authorities estimate that in rifle and saber strength alone the soviet forces composing the northern army or that north of the Pripet river consist of 46,000 men. Bolshevist rifle and saber strength south of the Pripet river in the southern army is placed at 48,000 men. Have Many Divisions In Line. Soviet infantry divisions to the number of 26, the official details assert, have been identified as facing the Polish army in the front line with 13 divisions in reserve. In addition 10 cavalry divisions have been noted in active operation? at the front with two such divisions in reserve. Besides the 39 infantry divisions reported on the Polish front, the Bolsheviki are estimated to have scattered in other parts of Russia 25 others, as well as two cavalry divisions. Contrary to previous reports. General Serglus Kameneff and not General Brusiloff, commands the entire soviet forces on the Polish front. In an intercepted wireless dispatch sent recently from Moscow by the soviet government the report that General Brusiloff, former commander of the Russian Imperial armies against Germany, was in command of the soviet army was characterised as "the mistaken, intentionally perverted idea (Continued on Page Twelve) ENGLAND WORRIED AT FRENCH RECOGNITION (By Associated Press! LONDON, Aug. 12. Great Britain has been officially notified of the recognition by France of the government of General Baron Wrangel ai the de facto government of South Russia, and the question is being discussed between the two governments. Something akin to consternation is evinced by the evening newspapers over the French action, which Is characterized as contrary to British ideas and a menace to entente relations. Meanwhile, King George, who was to leave for Scotland tomorrow, has postponed his trip, owing to the situation.