Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 45, Number 246, 25 August 1920 — Page 1

E RICHMOND PAIXABIUM VOL. XLV., NO. 246 Palladium. Eat. 18S1. Consolidated with Sun-Telegrram 1107. RICHMOND, IND., WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUG. 25, 1920 SINGLE COPY 3 CENTS

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RUSSIAN ARRAY DROPS WHOLLY INTO POLE NET Minister of War Says Majority of Bolshevik Army is Either Captured or Shot to Pieces by the Poles. MORE TOWNS TAKEN

(By Associated Press) WARSAW, Aug. 25. Kolno. an important town near the East Prussian frontier north of Lonza, has been taken by Polish forces which have been sweeping rapidly northward ia pursuit of the retiring Bolshevik!. More than 10,000 prisoners, who were cut off from the main body of the Soviet army, have been captured in this region. Reports from various fronts, par ticularly the northern sectors of the line, indicate the Bolshevlki are demoralized and fleeing everywhere in great disorder. Declares They Are Beaten. General Solnokowski. minister of war, has issued a statement to the Polish newspapers declaring that the Soviet armies have been decisively beaten everywhere, adding that of 250,000 Bolshevik! troops participating In the offensive for the capture of Warsaw, more than 140,000 have been accounted for, and that nearly all other detachments have been shot to pieces. He estimates the number of prisoners at 50,000 and the number of other Bolshevlki casualties at 40,000. LONDON, Aug. 25. Polish and Russian Bolshevlki are engaged in local fighting with alternating success from Brest-Litovsk southward to Wlodawa, according to an official state ment issued yestefday in Moscow, and received here by wireless. East of Lemberg. Soviet operations are said to be developing success fully, the Poles offering resistance ani in places launching counter attacks against the Bolshevlki. In the neighborhood of Halicz, So viet detachments have debouched along the lesser Lipa river and fighting is proceeding for the possession of crossings of that stream. The statement asserts that fighting favorable to the Bolshevik! continues on the left bank of the Dneiper in the region of Kherson, south Russia. An alarming concentration of Bolshevlki forces on the borders of the republic of Georgia is reported in advices to the Georgian legation here. , Troops which were assembled at Akstafa, south of Tlflis, are said already to have occupied the neutral zone in that region. A note dispatched to the Bolshevik government of Azerbaijan relative to this concentration of troops is declared to have brought the reply that the move is in accordance with "a certain plan regarding Armenia." This "certain plan" is believed by the Georgia legation to be a scheme on the part of the Soviet leaders to march through Georgia and Armenia and establish communication with the Turkish Nationalists in Asia Minor. THORN, West Prussia, Aug. 25. Older officers in the Polish army expressed the opinion here today that in the event of a decisive victory over soviet Russia, along the entire front it would be inadvisable to pursue the Bolshevik! beyond the bounds of Ethnographic Poland. One declared, however, that war between Poland and Soviet Russia would be "inevitable" until an arbitration board fixed Poland's boundaries which he believed, both the Russians and Poles would respect. He suggested that there should be American, British and French members of such a board. "This Is a war of women." said a young Polish officer today. "They are driving the men to tigut ana are aoing all the farm work while the men are away. Thev have even engaged to go to the fidnt to fight. We feci there is no longer any question of victory, but are uncertain only as to our policy as to the invasion of Russia. Our women may help to settle this too." Estimate 10,000 Prisoners. Military officials variously estimate the number of Bolsheviki caught in the Polish corridor by the capture of Mlawa at between 10.000 and 15.000. Most of these have been operating in one body, out there are scattered groups of 200 men or less operating in that district, but chiefly for propaganda purposes. There groups are expected to surrender, but heavy Polish reinforcements are being sent to the neighborhood of Mlawa to anticipate efforts by the Bolsheviki to break through to the eastward. The Poles say the Russians are not equipped for r winter campaign and draw attention to prisoners who have been arriving barefoot and in very scant attire. There are reports, however, that the Russians are well supplied with gold and it is suggested that the prisoners are divested of most of their garments by their Polish captors. Bitter Toward Germans. The Poles appenr to be extremely bitter toward Germans, particularly East Prussians, who, thev sav. have been friendly to the Bolsheviki. The Germans are charged with seeking to aid the soviet forces by giving the supplies, ammunition and arms. BERLIN. Aug. 24 Reports that the northern Russian Bolsheviki army is retreating from Poland in disorder are denied by Prosken dispatches to the Tageb'att. The correspondent at that East Prussian town says, on the contrary, the soviet retirement is beinsr conducted methodically and that all baggage is being moved in wagons. DONT BAR JAPANESE. , SAN DIEGO, Calif,, Aug. 25. A protpsal to bar from membership Japan eo who served in the world war was hed down by the state convention of "nal! American Legion here today.

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Major William M. King. That he will live at least 100 years. Is the confident prediction of Major William M. King, 88-year-old United States crop expert, who has Just been placed on the retired list after 31 years of service with the department of agriculture. -As chief of the seed division. Major King made the suggestion which prompted congress to authorize the free distribution of seeds. LIKENS SENATORIAL "CABAL" TO GERMAN AUTOCRACY OF WAR PRINCETON, Ind., Aug. 25 Attack on Republican methods of raising campaign funds was renewed by Governor Cox, Democratic presidential candidate, here today. He reiterated his promise to expose affairs tomorrow at Pittsburgh. "Fabulous sums of money are being contributed to the Republican cause by selfish, greedy Interests to buy the election. "It is my privilege and It will be my chief aim to expose the senatorial plot and to reveal the Interests that are a part of it". Industrial, railroad and agricultural problems and the league of nations were the most important topics the Democratic presidential candidate touched on here. Lets Fund" Question Alone He did not enlarge on the matter of Republican campaign funds, but again attacked the Republican "senatorial oligarchy" which he said was attempting "consolidation of the presidency and the senate". "The campaign this year," he declared, "turns almost exclusively on the question of whether a small group of men in the United States senate shall run the country. They have delayed the legal ending of the war. "For over a year they have disregarded the voice of the rank and file of the Republican voters as expressed in the presidential primaries, and they nominated one of their old crowd for the presidency. Compared to German Autocracy "They are as far removed from the heart beats of the great mas3 of the people as was German military autocracy prior to the war were removed from the vital interests of that country." "Rehabilitation of the roads," Governor Cox declared, "is necessary to aid not only railroads but agricultural interests." "Mining troubles," the speaker said, "have been caused in many instances by shortage of cars. "Men have not been enabled to keep at work. With the miner it is not how much he receives an hour, nor per day, but for a year. It is prac tically apparent that the labor cost on the tonnage of coal has been high, and this has not been due to the miner, but to the condition of the railroads." Big Crowd Greets Him A large crowd welcomed the governor here. He was escorted to a hotel for breakfast and an informal re- ; ception, preceding his departure on a j special train, engaged by the Cox- ; Roosevelt club, for Princeton, the county seat of Gibson, about 30. miles I away, where he was to speak at the j Gibson fairgrounds. ) Many Indiana Democratic leaders, ! headed by Mayor Bosse, of Evans- ! ville, state committee chairman, and i Tom Taggart, national committeeman, I met Governor Cox here. SOCIALISTS OPEN CAMPAIGN. (By Associated Press) NEW YORK. Aug. 25. The Social ist party of America opened its cami paign here Do you want to vote at the election in November? If you do, don't forget that you will have to be registered, and that there will be only two registration periods, the first on Saturday, Sept."4, the second, October 4. Better register at the first opportunity. There will be a registration place in each voting precinct. If you can not go to your precinct registration place on registration day, fill out a registration blank, which can be secured from the county clerk, court house, sign it and have it witnessed by two voters who reside in your own precinct, or have it sworn to before a notary. After your registration application has been properly made out give it to a neighbor to be filed with your registration board on registration day. The best way to register is to appear before your registration board in person.

POLAND TURNS DOWN ROSSIAN PEACEJER1S Both Must Demobilize, Says Her Answer; All Other Terms Indignantly Rejected Russ Make Demands. FRANCE, Ts!, AGREE

(By Associated Fress) LONDON, Aug. 25. An immediate rupture of the Russo-Polish peace negotiations at Minsk will result if the Poles adhere to their demand for the withdrawal of the main Russian terms, pays a message received here from George T. Chitcherin, the Russian Soviet foreign minster, dated Monday at Moscow. Poland's reply to the peace terms presented by the Russian Soviet delegation at Minsk amounts to a flat rejection, says the Manchester Guard ian's Minsk correspondent in a wireless dispatch filed in that city Monday. ! "Out of the 15 Russian demands, only one, that relative to demobilization, is accepted, and that only on condition that Russia will tako a similar course that is to say Russia must demobilize at the same time Poland disbands her forces. Rejects Terms Indignantly. "The terms relative to disarmament, the closing of munition plants and the delivery of munitions to Russia by Poland, are indignantly rejected. "Bolshevik terms relative to a Polish workers' militia and control by the Russians of the railway line from Bialystock southward, are declared beyond discussion. The boundary line between Poland and Russia, as laid down by Lord Curzon, British secre tary of state for foreign affairs, is declared unacceptable, as it involves a third partition of Poland. "Demands for distribution of land to Polish victims of war and the return of cattle and horses driven away by Polish land owners from White Ruthenla and Lithuania are rejected as interfering with the internal affairs of Poland, and a violation of Polish soverignty. "Without Qualification." "Other terms are rejected ' without qualification, and Poland demands a line of demarcation between Polls1! and Russian terrtory based on strategic considerations and the idea of buffer states. WARSAW, Aug. 24. Polish victories over soviet armies which invaded Poland apparently" have not affected the Bolsheviki delegates at the peace conference being held at Minsk. A wireless dispatch received from Minsk today by Foreign Minister Sapieha asserted: "The Bolsheviki at today's meeting continued to retain their sureness of manner." This was the fifth message sent by the Polish delegation at Minsk, but one of them has not yet arrived. The message received today deMarcit nornrdiner to the foreign Office announcement, that M. Danishevsky, chief of the soviet delegation, in his provisional reply to the Polish representatives' declarations, said, among other things, "The Polish front is guarded by France as a part of the general front against soviet Russia." "Cannot Abandon Terms" "Soviet Russia," he is quoted as adding, "cannot abandon its point of view upon the question of Polish disarmament until Poland proves she is acting as a sovereign state." Regarding the position taken by the Bolsheviki, the message stated the Poles had maintained their attitude, and that at the next meeting the detailed Russian reply would be received. "We shall send the minutes of the meeting," it continued. "A courier from Warsaw has passed the lines and has boarded a railway train for this city." The foreign office announcement cqi'H thf snvlot Holos-n tfs arc rnntinning to put difficulties in the way of j. Polish communications with Warsaw. The third wireless message sent to PARIS. Aug. 25 The French foreign office announced today that the French government was entire accord with the American government, that the Polish armies should remain within Poland's ethnographic frontiers. It was added that the definite ethnographic frontiers were not yet determined. It was pointed out by the foreign office that the Polish boundary line laid down by the peace conference was a provisional minimum to -be replaced later by Polish-Russian agreement and that therefore the minimum Polish line has a certain flexibility. Negotiations looking to surrender to the Poles have been begun by the Northern Russian Bolshevik army, according to a Vienna despatch received here. Latest information from Warsaw indicates the advance of the Polish armies continues rapidly and that the Bolshevik seem anxious only to lose contact with the Poles. The number of prisoners captured by the Poles is said to approximate 60,000. BRUSSELS.. Aug. ' 24 Resolutions declaring the independence of Poland essential to European peace and that maintaining it would be the duty of international labor were passed unanimously by the general council of the Socialist party here today. The resolutions approved the action of the Belgian labor syndicate and the "committee action" of British labor concerning the transport of war material. ROME, Aug. 25 A manifesto declaring that the Italian Socialist party favors recognition of Soviet Russia and announcing a great demonstration Aug. 29 to protest against the "reactionary attitude of France, the instability of England and the duplicity of Italy," is published by the newspaper Avantl of this city.

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Vistula is in danger of capture. They are almost entirely surrounded by Polish troops. 3 Danzig, on the Baltic, is at the head of the Polish corridor. All supplies from the outside must reach Warsaw through this port. 4 The Reds are reported to be retiring to the Bub-Iomza line, where they hope to make a stand. 5 Russian defeats to the north relieve Lemberg, which had been reported in danger of capture.

BOLSHEVIK COMMISSIONERS GET READY TO LEAVE ENGLAND AFTER TWO PREMIERS' NOTE

(By Associated Press) LONDON, Aug. 25 Leonin Krassin and M. Kameneff, who have been rep resentatives of the Russian Soviet government in this city since there airival here some weeks ago, at the head of a trade mission, have applied for passports and will start for Moscow on Friday if the itish attitude toward extending recognition to the Bolsheviki government is not changed, according to newspapers here. Premier Lloyd George during his conference with Premier Giollitti, at MINERS SLOWLY MOVE BACK TO WORK; NEW " PRICE DRIVE STARTS WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 An announcement tfcat the campaign against profiteering in coal would be broadened with special attention to the situation at tide water points, was made today at the department of justice. The drive will center on bunkering stations of ftampton Roads and Baltimore, from which most complaints have been received. "Renewed activity was ordered at Baltimore, according to special Assistant Attorney General Mitchell, who is directing the campaign against coal profiteers. TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Aug. 25 About half of the mines in Indiana were in operation today, according to reports received at headquarters of District No. 11 United Mine Workers. The remainder, it was said, were idle due to failure of notification of the agreement on wages for day workers to reach the men in time. An increase of 25 per cent in the wages of inside day workers, and $1.50 for outside day labor, and monthly men, in the Indiana district was reached here late yesterday after an all day conference between the scale committees. Scale Effective Aug. 6 The new scale is effective Aug. 16. In the Linton field a few mines were reported operating. Officials of the mine workers immediately sent telegrams to all locals advising the men of the finding, when it was made yesterday.and directing them to return to work. The view was expressed by both officials of miners and operators that normal operation would be resumed by the end of the week. KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 25 Of-j ficials of the United Mine Workers of: America from Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas met here today to decide the amount of wage increase which they plan to ask. According to Alexander Howat, president of the Kansas district, an increase of approximately $1 50 a dav, bringing the wage for day and month workers to $7.50 a day will be asked. Mrs. Lou Conniss Dies At Home in Eager stown HAGERSTOWN. Ind.. Aug. 25. Mrs. Lou Conniss, wife of Michael Conniss, died at her home on Perry street of apoplexy shortly after 1:30 o m " She had been an in valid for a number of years. Conniss was well-known throu Mrs. hout this community, where she lived for many years. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. John Sells; one granddaughter, Mrs. Hatfield, of Indianapolis; one grandson, Jesse Sells, and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p. m. from the Church of the Brethren. Burial in the adjoining cemetery. LEGION POSTS ORGANIZED IN JAPAN AND BELGIUM (By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Aug. 25. Announcement has been made at national headquarters of the American Legion here of the formation of new foreign posts of the organization in Japan and Belgium. There are now 13 posts of the legion outside of the United States.

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A - j Vlomza o D1ALYSTOK 05IROLEKKA' BRST-LrTOVSK ' oBWOOy TARNOP0LV i cross Into East Prussia at this point, which is still operating north of the Lucerne, promised Great Britain would recognize the new free state of Fiume. as proposed by Gabriel D'Annunzlo. says a Central News dispatch from Rome, ouotinz Lucerne advices to the j lien Nationale. The Italian Socialist j party is said to have endorsed Caplain jj Annunzio s proposal. London newspapers in commenting on decisions reached at Lucerne by Premiers Lloyd George and Giolitti, and the resulting British notes to the Russian Soviet government, strongly (Continued on Page Three) LAST RITES GIVEN TO DUBLIN MAYOR ON HUNGER STRIKE (By Associated Press) LUCERNE, Switzerland, Aug. 25 Premier Lloyd George today in a statement concerning the case of Mayor MacSweeney of Cork, whose condition is grave because of his hun ger strike in Brixton Jail, London, said in substance that whatever his condition, the government could not take the responsibility of releasing him. LONDON, Aug. 25 Terrence Mac Sweeney, Lord Mayor of Cork, who has been on a hunger strike in prison here since being removed to this city from Cork, and whose condition has given rise to great apprehension, was still conscious this morning. Apparently, however, his condition was considered critical, as Father Dominick, his private chaplain, administered the Last Sacrament. DUBLIN, Aug. 25 Resolutions suggesting a truce between opposing Irish factions and declaring it was "possible for tho British government to secure peace in Ireland by an immediate and binding offer of full national self government, to be accepted or rejected by specially elected representatives of the people of Ireland," were adopted at the conference of Irish moderates which convened here. The meeting was marked by fiery ! oratory on the part of several speakers, but there was no disorder. The only speech from the Ulsterman was made by the Earl of Shaftesburg, who did much toward quieting the conference before the noon recess, when feeling was shown by many present. The afternoon session was open ed by Sir Horace Plunkett, chairman of the Dublin convention, who plainly stated he had no definite plan for dominion home rule, but sought to organize a movement to bring together extremists on both sides. He paid tribute to the Sinn Fein for having done much for government in Ireland, but said that while circumstances compelled the Sinn Feiners to exercise authority they must eventually accept a compromise. Woul Favor Republic W. H. Judge, a former republican volunteer urged an amendment to the resolution by which the convention would go on record as favoring a republic. He also denounced the treatment given Lord Mayor Terence Mac Sweeney of Cork and other political prisoners. With other members of the convention he had not been present at a meeting previous to the formal session this morning, which passed a resolution asking the government to release Mac Sweeney and other persons now in British jails. His amendment was ruled out of order but during the rest of the meeting he kept insisting on his point of view, but was finally quieted by volunteers, chiefly former soldiers. Blames It On SoldiersJames Brandy, an old Parnellite and a former member of the House of Commons, brought a new note into the proceedings with a speech, the keynote of which was "cease fire". Other speakers supported the resolution, but the climax came when High Sheriff McWalter of Dublin, declared in an impassioned speech that the military was virtually responsible for the lack of order in Dublin,

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NEW RAIL RATES IN EFFECT AT MIDNIGHT; BOAT RATES PUT UP WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 Increased transportation charges on practically on all railroad and steamship lines ot the country ill become effective at mid-night tonight. Nearly every railroad has filed blanket schedule with the interstate commerce commission making effective the general increase of approximately 33 1-3 per cent In freight rates of 20 per cent on passenger fares and excess baggage and milk charges and of 50 per cent In charges for pullman

accomodations. Water carriers, will inaugurate on. Joint rail and water traffic rate increases corresponding to the rail advances. Steamship lines operating on the Atlantic coast line, great lakes and Gulf of Mexico will increase their all-water rates from 20 per cent to 40 per cent on freight and from 20 per cent to 33 1-3 per cent on passenger traffic, as a result of a decision last night by the shipping board. One day notice is required to make the new water rates effective but a number of lines filed schedule carrying the authorized increase in time to put them into effect. Heavy on State Rates Hearing on petitions of carriers for hieher rates on interstate traffic to approve the increases sought, have been authorized by the lnter-state commerce commission, which under the transportation act, has Jurisdiction over intrastate rates. The first hearing of this kind will begin Sept. 8 in Chicago when the request of Illinois railroads for intrastate Increases equivalent to the interstate advances will be taken up. The Illinois state commission refused the increases sought by the roads. No unusual rush of railroad passen ger traffic through Richmond was noticed Wednesday, although the 20 per cent boost in fares was to go into effect at mid-nighhL Tickets purchased at old value will be of no value after Wednesday night. Long distance travelers or those that purchase tickets Wednesday and arrive at their destination Thursday or later will be carried to the destination. But once there, the 20 per cent Increase will be In effect, Pullman cars will have a 50 per cent increase in rates, one consolation, however,, is that the boost does not apply to points within the state. Residents of New Paris and other towns, who hold communication tickets between there and Richmond, have these honored until the tickets are exhausted. Commutter's tickets purchased after Aug. 24, however, will be sold on the 20 per cent increase. Rates are Illustrated. Although the Pennsylvania railroad has no intention of installing a pay-as-you-enter-system on trains, the below table of old and new passenger and pullman rates have been computed: Fares Old New Cincinnati 2.10 2.52 Indianapolis 2.21 2.66 Chicago 7.14 8.56 St, Louis 10.18 12,23 Columbus, 0 3,64 4.36 New York 24.0S 28.90 Pittsburgh 9.83 11.79 Rates for Pullman including 50 per cent Increase granted by the commission, are illustrated by these examnles New York 5.94. 8.91 4.05 4.05 4.05 .81 .81 Chicago St. Louis . . . Pittsburgh . Indianapolis Cincinnati . . 2.70.. 2.70.. 2.70. .54. .54. PERMITS TO IMPORT LIQUOR ARE DENIED (By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Aug. 25 Another step to shut off New York's illicit liquor at its source was taken by Federal Prohibition Director O'Connor, who on his return from Washington, placed a ban on issuance of permits to import liquor for any ajui all purposes. A week ago permits to withdraw liquor from bonded warehouses for "legitimate" purposes were cut one-third. "Prior to the order denying wholesalers permits to withdraw liquor from bond, applications were coming at the rate of between 40 and 50 a day. "More than 1.S00 have been issued by the New York office and a total of 200 for the state, while wholesalers would still obtain permits. Only 49 had been granted importers in the city and four throughout the state, but i when wholesalers were stopped the number of applications to import in creased. This indicated that the wholesalers were hoping to find loopholes through which liquor could be sold. So import permits will have to be stopped until further notice." Weather Forecast For Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau Fair tonight and Thursday; not much change in temperature. ' Temperatures Yesterday Maximum 73 Minimum 49 Today ' Noon 72 For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Fair and cool tonight; Thursday fair and moderately warm. General Conditions The great cool wave i3 drifting very slowly eastward and the western hot wave is gradually moving southward. Intense heat is now over Montana; Billings reports 98; in other places the temperature ranges from 90 to 96. Four storms are in the west and northwest; one over southern Canada, Just north of the Dakotas; one over British Columbia; one over the Rocky Mountain plateau, and one over California and Nevada. They are, however, all of Bmall di mensions. A rain storm is developing over Texas.

REPUBLICANS OF BTH HEAR ELLIOTTSPEAK Harding Again Pleads for Economy in Marion Address Upham Laughs at Cox Fund ChargeSi

MANYATCONNERSVILLE CONNERSVTLLE. IND., Aug. 25 Republicans from many parts of the Sixth district attended the rally held at Robert's park, here Wednesday. Speeches were delivered by United States Senator Watson, Warren T. Mc Cray, Republican nominee for governor. Representative Elliott and Harry Hoover, of Richmond. Between 600 and 700 persons attended the meeting in the morning, among them 200 women of Wayne county, headed by Esther Griffin White, chairman of the women's organization. Representative Elliott called attention to the fact that this was the first time in the history of the Sixth district that men and women met in political equality. He said he believed the women would vote in large numbers next November. Flays Democrats for Claim "The Democrats," he said "are claiming credit for giving women the ballot, because Tennessee, a Democratic state, was the 36th to ratify the Susan B. Anthony amendment. "This claim Is on a par with the Wilson slogan, "he kept us out of war." "I was appointed on the suffrage committee of the 65th congress. The committee reported out favorably the Susan B. Anthony amendment, which passed the house by a close vote, and was defeated in the senate. "In the 66th congress, which began its session last year, with the Repub licans in control, tne resolution was again introduced. It passed the house 304 to 90, and of those voting against 72 were Democrats. Shows Republican Majority It passed the senate 53 to 23; of the 56, 34 were Republicans and 22 Democrats; of the 23 opponents, 6 were Republicans and 17 Democrats. Twentynine of the 36 states that ratified were Republican states. e "Women have received the ballot In trying times. It is for the best interests of the country that they may vote. I personally favor it, because I believe women will take an interest in good government." Representative Elliott said the league of nations was impractical and unconstitutional as presented by President Wilson to the senate, and that amendments were necessary. He attributed the high cost of living and excessive taxation to the Democratic administration during the war. America spent 26 billion dollars and loaned 10 billions to the Allies. Don't Begrudge Expense. "Nobody begrudges legitimate expenses to win the war," he said, "but the American people demand an accounting for the abnormal expenditures. "Four and one-half billion dollar were spent for ordnance, but only 13.3 cannon were produced and used by the army in France. One billion went for aviation and yet not one fighting plane was shipped across the Atlantic. "We built railroads into the spruce forests to obtain spruce for planes, but these roads were hardly used. Ten million was spent on one road and no lumber was gotten out of that region. It was sold at a big discount. "Sixty million was spent for a powder plant at Nitro, but no powder was made there. "More than 900,000 saddles were made for the army, enough to give every man in Indiana one and then have some left. Just A Few Examples. "These are typical examples that show how unnecessary expenditures by the Democrats caused scarcity of material and ran un the costs." He also explained how the cost plus plan had .been instrumental in increasing costs, and was partly responsible for the increased costs. Hnrry Hoover told of his experiences in Ford's theatre when PriHont Lincoln was assassinated. Mr. McCray and Senator Watson spoke at the afternoon meeting. MARION. Ohio, Aug. 25. Greater individual and governmental economy were urged by Senator Hardin? In a front perch speech today, accusing the administration of 'extravagance and giving credit to the Republican congress for saving nearly a billion ol dollars since it came into power. Senator Harding also declared for the repeal of wartime legislation, for better federal maintenance of highways nd for adjustment of taxation In regard to ratification of the suffrage amendment, he asserted his confidence that the ending of the struggle would be a long step forward to securing capable government. Says U. S. Is at Peace. The speech was delivered to a delegation of Republicans from Wyandot county, Ohio. It follows in part: "Our country is suffering today in common with much of the world as a ! result of the great war. We have this ! to distinguish us from Europe. We have actual peace, though not formally declared, while each of the European nations is engaged in war directly or indirectly. The European states have made the covenant but war resulted. "We have entered into no covenant and we have actual peace, mut o have the aftermath of war in the cost of living, in disturbed social conditions end in uncertainty in our industrial and financial afTairs. This condition arises largely from the fact that the administration made no provision for a return to a peace basis. Reduce Cost We need to reduce our cost of government as one means towards reducing the cost of living, but that is not the only remedy. It may be difficult to Indicate any (Continued on Pace Eiehn