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ROAR OF RUSS GANNON HEARD IN POLES' CITY

t-n 1 r . I V7 1 i O I Ked battalions Work tO Kear I of Warsaw and Rumble of Guns Reaches Inhabitants of Capital. PEACE PARTY LEAVES (By Associated Press) WARSAW, Aug. 14. The Russians, attacking Warsaw have gone well toward the rear of the city, and are attacking within a dozen miles northwest of the Polish capital, according to Friday night's official Polish communique available early today. The communique announced that the attacks upon several towns were repulsed by the Poles. The roar of artillery on the battle front could be plainly heard in Warsaw Friday Just south of the Bug. Observers say, however, that the enemy has not yet in position guns heavy enough to reach this city with their fire. On the northeastern front, along the Bialystok road, the Russians were 21 miles from Warsaw, this morning's cewspapers reported. Peace Delegation Leaves. Poland's delegation, consisting of 16 members, with military aides, clerks and stenographers, one of whom is a woman, was to leave for the battle front to meet representatives of the Russian soviet government today. Up until a late hour last night there had been no response from Moscow to a wireless despatch naming the newspaper correspondents who were to accompany the Polish delegation. Announcement was made at eight o'clock that correspondents would not be permitted to go to the front unless word allowing them to travel came from the Bolsheviki. Four Delegates Soldiers. Four of the delegates will be military officers, six will be foreign office representatives, counsellors and advisors, and six will be diet leaders. M. Dotnbski, under minister of foreign af fairs, will head the delegation, and among the members will be M. Wroblewski, under secretary at the foreign office, M. Olzovski, a counsellor: General Kulinski, Major Stamirowski. The names of the Diet members of the delegation have not been announced. Two representatives of .the American relief organization, Herchell Walker, of Philadelphia, and Maurice Pate, have received permission from Moscow to accompany the Polish commission to MinskTo Confer on Relief Work. They will confer with Bolsheviki authorities regarding the treating of 300,000 children formerly cared for by the Americans but now within the Bolshevik lines. Members of the mission here tonight were asked by the foreign office to assemble at three o'clock Saturday morning and it is probable they will start soon afterward toward Siedlce. WASHINGTON. D. C, Aug. 14. Replies from Britain and France to the American note on the Russo-Pol-ish situation sent to Italy are expected soon by state department officials. A summary of the French rejoinder was received here today and the full text will follow soon. In the opinion of administrative officials, as expressed today, the answer of the allies will spring a desire to reach a common policy on a question regarded as the gravest with which the world has to deal. PARIS, Aug. 14 Russian Bolshevik generais are carrying out an extraordinary daring maneuver on the fronts north and east of Warsaw, according to Professor Vidou, an eminent military writer, who has tele graphed from Warsaw to the Journal relative to the campaign. Northeast of Warsaw the terrain is particularly difficult, being covered by fortress of Modlin being an especially formidable obstacle, he said. The soviet forces are trying to move further westward, probably towards Plock. so as to take Warsaw in the rear, but in so doing they are lengthening their whole front from the Vistula to the Prussian frontier. Professor Vidou declares that this movement exposes the Bolshevik line to a counter-offensive which might easily pierce it. even if not delivered in great force. BERLIN, Aug. 13. Russian patrols have Just forced their way into the town of Ellovo. situated in the Polish corridor, through East Prussia, according to reports received by the Lokal Anzeiger. Entry of the town was made by the Bolsheviki after a slipht engagement and small soviet detachments are said to be to the west of the place. East of Warsaw the Bolsheviki are reported to have crossed the line running between Wyszkow and Kaluszyn, about SO miles from the Polish capital. Congratulates Rass Stand (By Associated Press) CHICAGO. 111., Aug. 14. Parley P. Christensen. former labor party candidate for president, today sent a cablegram to William C. Adamson, chairman of the British labor party, congratulating the British workers on their determination to resist military intervention against Russia. LOWDEN SAYS ILLINOIS WILL PROTECT FOREIGNERS WASHINGTON, D. C. Aug 14 Governor Lowden. of Illinois, assured Secretary of State Colby in a telegram today that the Italians and other foreign residents in Illinois would receive the protection that was their right in so far as possible. Secretary Colby telegraphed Governor Lowden asking for an investigation of the death of Louis Carrari, an Italian, who was killed during the riots at West Frankfort, Aug. 7.

SHIP O'DREAMS IS HIGH AND DRY; TWO MORE PONZI CRASHES BOSTON. Aug. 14 The financial ship that has been piloted by Charles Ponzi, was high and dry on the rocks today and Federal and state officials

made determined efforts to salvage j . m hi i . m j . ii lno ca"8 D1 minions 01 uouars trutrusted to Ponzi by thousands of in-"E-In his "5 per cent In three Bank Commissioner Joseps C. Allen today took charge of the affairs of the Polish Industrial association, conducting a private bank at 37 Cross street, in this city. Henry H. Chmielinski, president of the Hanover Trust company, the chief depository of Ponzi, which was closed last Wednesday by the commissioner, is president of the industrial association. Bank Commissioner Allen said that the loans of the association were either bad or of doubtful value and there was virtually no cash left. He said its affairs were hopelessly interwoven with those of the Hanover Trust company. The capital of the association is $13,775 and it had deposits of about $350,000. Eats Breakfast In Jail Ponzi ate his breakfast in the Middlesex county Jail in East Cam bridge, a prisoner of the United States j government, in default of $Z5,oou bonds. Three officers of the Old Colony Foreign Exchange company, a rival concern of Ponzi's Securities Exchange company, had their morning meal in the Charles street jail, prisoners of the commonwealth, in default of $50,000 bonds each. Samuel Zorn, said to be an employee of the Old Colony Foreign Exchange company, was at headquarters awaiting a hearing on a. charge of larceny of $500 from persons unknown. He also had spent the night in jail. Hold Company's President The three officers of the company who were held are Charles M. Brightwell, president and treasurer of the concern; Raymond Meyers, office manager, and Fred Meyers, sales agent. The Meyers are brothers. The men were held on technical charges of larceny of $500 from persons unknown. Upon representation of Albert Hurwitz, assistant attorney general, that the company's transactions probably would be shown to have amounted to hundreds of thousands of dollars; the bonds were set at a high figure. Ponzi, whose bondsmen surrendered him yesterday to the federal author!ties was coniromea wun iuc anei-i nt m,inin, in federal custody or, if he could find another bondsman of being arrested again by the commonwealth under a blanket warrant issued in the municipal court charging him with larceny in 53 counts; totalling $24,000. Will Arrest Him Again It was said that it Ponzi ctould find another bondsman and elected to face re-arrest by the state a bond of prohibitive figures would be asked." The authorities were said to be determined that the sensational financier should remain in custody, the principal reason for this being a desire to preserve for his creditors whatever assets he may have and the fear that Ponzi might seek to dissipate or transfer them if out on bail. Edwin L. Pri4e, federal auditor of Ponzi's accounts, has placed the latter's known liabilities at $8,000,000,and Ponzi claimed assets of about $4,000,000. Mrs. -Ponzi reasserted her faith in her husband. "He is honest," she said, " and I will stay by him to the end." The second of the two petitions that have been filed to have Ponzi adjudged bankrupt was pending in the federal court today. Organize Company on July 10 The Old Colony Foreign Exchange company was organized July 10 under a deed of trust, with Bnghtwell, Ray

mond Meyers and Funnar R. R. Lind-;time

blad of Sweden as trustees. They offered to pay 100 per cent in six months on investments and claimed to be dealing in foreign merchandise. Attorney-General Allen said that he knew the company had sent largs The office here was closed after a frenzied run yesterday, the like of which was not seen in the wildest days of the run on Ponzi's offices. Doors and windows were smashed, threats were made against Brightwell, and a detail of poice was required to handle the crowd when the announcement was made by the company that payment on notes would be suspended until Monday. Ordered Out of Building Brightwell was ordered by the trustees of the building on Devonshire street, in which one of the company's offices was located, to vacate within an hour and a half. Shortly afterward the offices were closed and tho j arrests were made. Dispatches from Philadelphia. ProvlLawrpRCe Npw Bedfod RJJd ; hill told of the closing in those cities of branch offices of the company or investigations under way with a view to closing them. Brightwell was born in Atlanta, Ga., 43 years ago, and has been connected with various mining, gas and oil ventures in several parts of the country. Increase the Illinois Rates fRv Associated Press) WASHINGTON. D. C. Aug. 14 Deciding the application for the increased freight rates to Illinois, the Interstate Commerce commission today ordered that a 40 per cent, increase apply in interstate rates from Illinois eastward and a 35 per cent, increase on tariff from Ilinols into western territory. To Be 90 Again $ays Moore A temperature of 90 degrees within the next 48 hours Is the latest prediction of Weatherman Moore. The cool wave which has been spreading over the central states and which caused frost in Nebraska has been dissipated by another hot wave. Saturday night will be warmer with rapidly increasing temperature Sunday.

BOOM! FIRST COX MISSILE FIREDTODAY Governor Attacks Enemy for "Misrepresentation" Reaffirms Faith in League of Nations. SPEAKS AfWHEELING (By Associated Press) WHEELING, W. Va.. Aug. 14. Governor James M. Cox, of Ohio, the Democratic candidate for president, opened the Democratic campaign here this afternoon with a vigorousattack on the Republican program and cam

paign methods. The speech was delivered before the Democratic state convention. Democratic leaders from all parts of West Virginia were here for the convention. A candidate for Justice of Superior court, Justice of the Supreme Court, two presidential electors at large and twelve district 1 opt Arc u'Ara t r ho chosen The convention also adopt a platform. Governor John J. Cornwell, Former Senators W. E. Chilton and Clarence Watson, and many democratic candidates for state offices arrived last night and a meeting of the state committee was held to consider tentative planks for the platform. , Might Name A Woman. Among the questions discussed In the hotel lobbies was the reported plan of leaders to name a leading democrat woman to preside for a time at least, at one of the convention sessions. Ia his address Governor Cox opened fire on his Republican opposition, charging its leadership with "attempted trickery" of the American people in opposing the league of nations, and with conducting a campaign behind a "smoke screen" to secure partisan spoils. That "a powerful combination of interests is now attempting to buy government control" also was asserted by the Democratic presidential candidate, charging that "millions and millions" were being raised in campaign contributions. First Vigorous Attack The governor loosed his attack in an address here at the West Virginia Democratic convention. It was his - - - - - flrst vigorous assault on the Republi cans and was to be followed tonight by another address made to the gen eral public . Although advocacy of the league of nations,! which "the governor; declared was "the greatest movement of righteousness in the history of the world," was the main theme of the Democratic candidate's address. He ajso attacked again the Republican "senatorial oligarchy." The Democrats, he added, present a cause of constructive, progressive, economic service in peace" and prom ise definitely a saving of $2,000,000,000 annually in government expenses. "A grave responsibility rests with the Democratic party," said Governor; cox. rnrough its policies and conduct it must render good faith in behalf of the nation, of the soldiers of the war, and to our allies who helped achieve victory. Not a Partisan Campaign "It is not a partisan affair. The campaign this year is not a contest for the triumph of a political party. It is purely a matter of concluding a duty to civilization and doing it as, quickly as prudent consideration of our country's interests suggests. "Leadership in a great moral question has been given to the Democracy, for the simple reason that the senatorial oligarchy which, for the being, has assumed control of tne uepuDiican party, has abandoned the idealism of other days." "We resisted a world-wide menace, and we intend now to establish permanent protection against another menace. We know how easily wars came in the past. We want to make their coming difficult in the future. We have a definite plan. The American people understand it, and after March 4, 1921, it i? our purpose to put it into practical operation wit'-out con-1 tinuing months of useless discussion.1 Sees No Peril for U. S. '"The platform of our party gives us the opportunity to render moral co-op-erafcion in the greatest movement of righteousness in the history of the world, and at tho same time to hold j our own interests free from peril "In the face cf an efficient democratic leadership during the war and of constructive, progressive, economic service in peace, the Republican lead(Continued on Page Five) Weather Forecast For Indiana by the U. S. Weather Bureau-Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday. Not much change in temperature. Temperatures Yesterday. Maximum go Minimum 66 Today Noon 73 For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Cloudy and unsettled this afternoon, tonight and Sunday. Local thundershowers. General Conditions The slow moving storm which it has taken four days to cross the country, has caused light to heavy showers and thunder storms over Indiana, and continues to move slowly, resulting , in unsettled weather. Thundershowers during the past 24 hours at Greensfork, Fountain City, Centerville, and Cambridge City. The cool wave which caused frost in Nebraska is rapidly dissipating, and barometric pressure is very low from Alaska southward to the Canadian border. As a result high temperatures may be expected within the next 48 hours, reaching 90 degrees or above in Wayne county. It is now 90 degrees and above over the far northwest, where it was near freezing within the last 43 hours.

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MINERS TO FINISH THEIR DEMANDS FOR PRESENTATION SOON (By Associated Press) CLEVELAN.O., Aug. 14 The joint scale committee of miners and operators in the Central Competitive field meeting at the request of President Wilson, to consider the question of reopening the scale paid day or night labor, reconvened at 10 a. m. and adjourned at noon until 5 p. m. At the morning session John L. Lewis, president of the miners, said some relief measures were necessary ftr tha Acta'HllGli TV a-n t if wa era a T-l A oi,i ho minor. nmiA mt at vnn this afternoon for final disposition' of j their wage proposal, wmcn ne liopea to be able to present to the operators at the later, meeting today. The operators also will meet at 2:00 p. m. to discuss the situation, l From a union official it was learned that aj group, and complicates their delibera-l tions. Want International Conference Circulars asking locals to demand the calling of an international convention to pass upon whatever action is taken here, are being 6ent out by western miners unions, according to a delegate from Indiana. President Lewis declared he had heard nothing about it. The present wage scale was awarded by President Wilson's coal commission, last spring, and is embodied in an agreement which has until April 1, 1922, to run. MAY ASK ANOTHER EXPRESS RATE RISE (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. Aug. 14. Application will be made soon to the Interstate commerce commission it was expected today for authority to the American Railway Express company to increase its rates sufficiently to absorb the additional wages recently awarded its employes. The new demand, it as said, will to that of 12' per cent authorized yesterday by the commission. The commission's award yesterday which it is unofficially estimated will add $33,000,000 to the annual income of the company did not take into consideration the railroad labor boards award of increased wages approximating $43,000,000 to express company employes. The rate increase, authorized yesterday was only about half the amount sought, the expense company having requested authority to advance rates 25.16 per cent. HONESTY EMPHASIZED RY SENATOR HARDING fr!v Associated Presa MARION". O.. Aug. 14. Definite an nouncemer.t wps made here today that Senator Harding would sneak Wednesday. Sept. S, at he Minnesota state fair. He intends to make no other speeches on the northwestern trip. Senator Harding declared for a return of the "old standards of honesty" and "the lofty standard? of fidelity" in his address to a gathering of Ohio newspaper r.'.en. at his front porch, Friday afternoon. -we neea tne siamp or common,

evevy-day honesty everywhere." he j tempting to supplv its patrons Saiursaid: "We need it fn business, we day, although the "drivers and helpers

need it in iaDov. we need u in prolessions. in pulpits, in editorial rooms in circulation count. Yes. we need it

in politics, in government and in our!Cern to suspend its deliveries Friday.

daily lives.". Republican newspaper men from ail parts of Ohio gathered here for the conference. ARMY AVIATORS REACH CITY 'WAY UP NORTH IN CANADA HAZLETON, B. C, Aug. 14 The four United States army aviators flying from Mineola, N. Y. to Nome, Alaska, who landed here yesterday, were due to leave today for Dawson, their next stopping place. The

weather was perfect when their land- It is said that the strike at the Indeing was made and- the machines pendent Ice company was the result of

aliented witnout mishap.

Polish Capital Looks to Bolsheviki Airmen

Birdseye view of Warsaw.

England Will Recover, Thinks Hill; Finds His Roses Grown in Europe

"England is in a much better shape than I expected to find it," said E. G. Hill, noted florist, who has just returned from a two months trip in England. Things are more stable, according to Mr. Hill and the labor situation is much improved. Laboring Classes are beginning to realize that they must work within the bounds of British possibilities. Mr. Hill told about listening to Lord Robert Cecil who represents the great moneyed classes of Britain, in Parliament. Lord Cecil said that the old order has passed away, never to return, and from now on the statesmanfip of Great Britain would look to I the betterment of the working classes. This statement was made in a speech being made by Lord Cecil concerning a bill before the house which would give the working classes a share in the profits of the mines. - Lord Cecil did. not favor this but did favor ma"I?8 the,ra pa f"8 significant as coming from a. man in Lord Cecil's position. "Should Have Entered League." The present crisis In eastern Europe could have been averted had America entered the "League of Nations, is British opinion, says Mr. Hill. It "is felt in England that if America had lent her moral support to the League no such condition would now exist in the mining countries. Only a feeling of the cordiality and good will exists in England for th United States. Britishers feel that America misapprehended the purpose of the League. When asked what the Britishers think of the American political situation he smiled and said that they are not able to analyze it, and are distinctly puzzled. However, they feel that Harding has the best chance to; be elected president. Buys Many New Roses. The purpose of Mr. Hill's 'visit to England was to buy material for grafting roses. He also bought a number of new roses, without names, which he will transplant here to determine whether or not they wiil thrive in this climate. Because of the different climatic conditions a number of roses whlch Mr- Hm originated. HEAR FROM JAPAN ON SAGHALIEN QUESTION (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. D. C. Aug. 14. Japan's reply to the American note protesting against Japanese occupation of the northern part of the island of Saghalien was received today at the state department. It was understood the note went thoroughly into the whole question of the Japanese policy. The document together with the original American note, may be made public in a few days. Strike At One Ice Plant, Accident at Another, On Friday, the Thirteenth Friday, the thirteenth was bad luck to two of Richnfond's ice delivery companies, with the result that the city's ice supply was considerably reduced. Friday morning the deliverymen employed by the Independent Ice & Fuel company went out on strike and that concern was compelled to suspend deliveries. The company was at were sUll on strike. An accident to the plant of the Su - perior Ice comrjany forced that con'For a time it was thoueht the damase cone to tne piant would require some time to remedy, but repairs had prac tically been completed Saturday and by Monday the plant will again be operating at full capacity. The Superior company made its regular deliveries Saturday with a carload of ice which had been purchased to meet the emergency. The Crystal Ice company was the only plant in the city which was able : tc make deliveries Friday. a wage dispute,

are being grown in England, when they , can not thrive in this country. As an example of this Mr. Hill was being conducted through beautiful gardens by the superintendent of gardens in London. The gentleman pointed to a bed of exquisite red roses and said that they were the best red roses in England, and that they had been there for 15 years, but in all probability Mr. Hill did not know the flower. When told it was the "General McCarthy," Mr. Hill proudly claimed the flower as his own, much to the surprise of the superintendent of gardens. This specimen will only grow along the sea coast in the United States. "Mayflower" in South Africa.

On another occasion, at a flower show Mr. Hill was presented to a flor 1st from South Africa, who said that tfce best flower tnriYins intli&t. country is the "Mayflower" which was put out by Mr. Hill In England, Mr. Hill bought most of the new roses. Just before leaving Mr. Hill met Miss Emma Fetta and Miss Mary Henke. both former members of the editorial staff of the Palladium, whom he took to lunch at a restaurant which was frequented by Charles Dickens and Ben Johnson, in the days of those great literati. The restaurant looks now just like it did then. He also spent some time with Ralph Nicholson, associated with Carl Ackerman, of the Public Ledger company. Because of boiler troubles, Mr. Hill's passage was transferred from tho Mauretania, on which he had planned to sail, to the Imperator, the Great German liner, now of the Cunard line. ROUND-THE-WORLD, IS PROPOSED AIR RAGE (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 Plans are in active preparation for the first "round-the-world" derby, it became known today. A special commission appointed by the Aero club of America, and the Aerial league of America, after covering most of the tentative routes, had completed an organiza tion for conducting the event. A test flight of the entire route is in l preparation, the start to be made from London, in an improved ManaieyPage aeroplane, carrying ten passengers. The tentative route ror tne aerDj itsfflf. as adopted by the organization wliich has the matter in hand, touows: New York to Seattle, 2.929 miles; to Yokohama via Aleutian Islands. 5.41S; Shanghai. 1 266 miles; Bangkok Siam, 2.095 miles; Karachi. India, via Rangoon and Delhi, 2,563 miles; Bagdad, 1,532 miles; Rome via Greece, 1,876 miles; Ireland (coast) via Lon don and Paris, 1,538 miles; New Foundland, 1,875 miles, to New York, 1.125 miles. Total distance traversed, 22,207 miles. TENNESSEE SPEAKER TURNS DOWN WILSON (By Associated Press) NASHVILLE, Tenn.. Aug. 14. "I do not believe that men of Tennessee will surrender honest conviction for nniitioal expediency or narmony. Speaker Walker, of the Tennessee house of representatives, declared in a telegram to President Wilson today. He was replying to a message from the president to concur in the action jof the state senate ratifying the fed eral woman suiirage amendment. I have the profound honor to reply to your writ of Aug. 13," the telegram stated. "I do not attempt to express the views of other members of the lower house, but speak for myeel! alone on the Anthony amendment. "I do not believe that men of Tennessee will surrender honest conviction for political expediency or harmony." $440,000 JEWEL ROBBERY. ASBURY PARK. N. Y., Aug.,144 Jewels valued at $40,000 were stolen last night from a 6afe in the residence of Samuel Netzger while "the family li was out. it became known today.

CONTROVERSY IS STIRRED UP BY TEACHINGS Differences in Opinion Between Quajcers Referred to Committee Books Are Questioned. ORTHODOXflS ROOT? A controversy between two wings of Indiana yeany iueel4ufe tjuwtl., . tain doctrinal teachings in Earlham college, and which also are reflected by the American Friend, the official organ of the society, was disposed of temporarily late Fnday atieiucou Indiana yearly meeting. The recommendation of the permanent board referring the matter to the nominating committee, was "approved by the session.

A committee, composed of S. E. Nicholson, chairman. W. J. Sayres, Ida T. Parker, Ira C. Johnson, v and S. Delbert Wood was named 3n the morning session Saturday, as committee apnpinted by the nominating committee in response to the request of Portland quarterly meeting, to investigate "certain committees, boards and institutions" in connection with Indiana yearly meeting. S. E. Nicholson, clerk of the meeting, would not make a statement Saturday in view of the fact that he had been named chairman of the investigating committee, and that a report from the meeting on ministry and oversight would be made late Saturday afternoon by him. President David M. Edwards, of Earlham, said Saturday, the matter simply was an honest difference of opinion among the members. Question a Textbook. For an hour Friday afternoon the session went over the matter and thoroughly analyzed it. Albert Furstenburger, a member of Portland quarterly meeting, said that a text book used by the college was questioned by some members. Furstenberger was a student at Earlham two years ago. "The whole matter, it ia believed," said a prominent Friend, Saturday, "comes from the fact that there are many Quakers of the orthodox belief, and they do not harmonize with some of the teachings put in modern form. In this way they are in discord with some of the contributed articles that have appeared in the American Friend. "As the matter is not considered a grave one, and only one which often comes" tor the "meetings la' annual session, quick disposal of it Is expected." The controversy had its inception in the request of Portland quarterly meeting for the appointment of a special committee from the Yearly Meeting to investigate "certain teachings and methods among us." At the opening session of the Yearly Meeting last Tuesday, a commuication from Portland meeting was received, which in part was as follows: Deep Concern Is .Expressed "Sixty members from the eight meetings in Portland quarterly meeing were in session recently with deep concern about conditions in our church Portland quarterly meeting prizes its connection with the yearly mtieting and means to be loyal to it. "We note with deep concern the unrest among our members, caused by conflicting reports current In our miidst about certain teachings and methods among us. "We therefore request that the yearly meeting appoint a committee that Bhall give full and sympathetic examination of the policy and plans of the various boards and committees of the yearly meeting together with our connection with the Five Years Meetings and the forward movement, also of such questions as may arise about the teachings, policy, etc., of Earlham college and the American Friend." "We make this urgent request because we believe -this unrest to be so pronounced and general, not only in Portland quarterly meeting, but thruout the yearly meeting, that unless this is speedily done there is danger of disintegration of some of the monthly and quarterly meetings." j i ne permanent Doara to wnicn tne ( communication was referred, took up the question, had a hearing on the questions involved, and recommended with a similar committee from the Western Yearly Meeting, which has equal Jurisdiction with Indiana yearly meeting over the affairs of Earlham college. Think Doctrines are Unsound Accordihg ,to Friends who are in sympathy with the stand of Portland quarterly meeting, the "deep concern" indicated in the communication, has to do with what they believe is the unsoundness of the doctrinal teachings in Earlham college. These Friends say that the teachings and methods objected to are those which are alleged as not in strict accord with the fundamental declaration of faith as adopted by the Friends many years ago. "We are asking that these matters be subject to investigation" 6aid one of the Friends today, "not because we desire to stir up a controversy, but because we believe that it is for the god of the church, that if such charges are not true, it may be known and if . they are true that they niay be corrected." A communication from Dublin, Ireland, Yearly Meeting and one from the London Yearly Meeting were read.. Seeds of War Still Alive "In these troublous times in our country," read the Dublin epistle, "we feel the need more than ever of your sympathy and prayers, that our faith not fail and that we 'be not overcome of evil but overcome evil with good." "Within the last year the war cloud has lifted in part, but as we look over a desolated world we realize that the seeds of war are still in the hearts of men and women, and that by the saving power of our Lord Jesu Christ alone can they be prevented from springing up and bearing their (Continued on Pace Five) .