Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 45, Number 290, 16 October 1920 — Page 1

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COAL MINERS OF ENGLAND OUT MONDAY

Preparations for Great Industrial Struggle go Grimly Forward Public Anxiously Awaits Outcome. PREPARE FOR CRISIS (By Associated Press) LONDON,, Oct. 16. Preparations for the great industrial struggle phecipitated by the decision of the British coal miners to cease work, went grim ly forward today. The machinery established by the government to cope with the crisis was working smoothly at full speed. The miners, for their part, were equally active. Some of them, notably In Derbyshire and Nottingham already had ceased work at the end of their shift. Meanwhile the publio was watching anxiously, even fearfully, for the real beginning of the battle whose outcome none could foresee since the .action of the miners hits at the vitals of the country. Issue Hangs in Balance. The issue of gravest importance which was hanging in the balance was whether the railroad men and ths transport workers would give their active support to the miners. ThU morning the executive committee of the national union of railwaymen decided to call a special conference of delegates for Wednesday next when the fateful decision will be taken as to whether the railwaymen shall sup port the miners through a sympathetic strike. Meanwhile the railroad employes will remain at work. The national federation of transport workers declined to indicate its position. The executive committee ot the federation will meet Monday, when the qpestion may be considered. The executive committee of the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen is meeting today at Leeds to decide the attitude of that union. Military Recalled Military leave has been stopped in the Portsmouth district owing to the strike. Considerable forces are maintained there and the officers and men on leave have been recalled. iSome of the iron and steel works in the north of Yorkshire already have succumbed to the coal strike threat, with its implication of a prospective coal shortage. With few exceptions all the works on the Teeside have been closed today and about 20.000 men have baen thrown out of employment. It is stated that all the work3 in this district wil be idle after today. The local shipyards along the Tees will be kept going, however, for a few days. From Sheffied comes the report that while some of the big factories have supplies of coal sufficient for three weeks, the staple trades will be immediately affected, as the average supply of coal is sufficient for one week only. At the end of that time it is estimated there will be S0.000 steel, Iron, engineering, cutlery and electroplate workers idle. Ships in Difficulty On the marine side, ocean liners have been instructed to obtain bunker coal abroad as much as possible. Reports from Liverpool state that while this may ease the situation, the hold up of shipping will none the less be serious and much disquietude is felt there. Representatives of the United States Shipping Board stated this morning they had received assurances from the British ministry of shipping which gave the board reason for confidence that none of the American steamers would be tied up. The board sent a message to headquarters in America suggesting that all steamships sailing thi3 way carry coal for the round trip. Sailings Unchanged Inquiries at the offices of the main trans-Atlantic passenger lines this morning elicited the statement that there was no indication at present of restriction or alteration of the advertised sailings. The lines say the government has not yet notified them not to put in bunker coal on this side. It is declared to be possible that trans-Atlantic passengers may be excluded from the steamers on their return trips to the United Kingdom In order to conserve space for carrying foodstuffs. The larger liners, however, are nol well adapted to the carrying out of this idea, as they are intended only for passenger service and have little cargo space. The Cunaid line stated that the Mauretania would sail today, and there are no Indications that the future service of the lines will be interrupted. Belgian Miners Want Raise Despite Leaders Advice (Uy Associated Press) BRUSSELS. Oct. 16 Miners in the vicinity of Mons have joined those in the Charleroi field in demanding a wnere increase of five francs a day. and have threatened to strike if their claims are not granted. This action was taken by the men despite the auvlce of leaders. Belgium as a result of this step by the Mons coal diggers, faces a general miners' strike oti Nov. 1. Japan Will Establish Its Legation in Riga RIGA Oct. 16. Japan will establish a legation here in the near fu lude. The Letvian government gave the formal assent to this step on Thursday. Negotiations between the Japanese and Letvian governments with this end in view, were begun ty the Japanese ambassy In Paris, several weeks ago.

CRAWFORD ASSERTS COUNTRY UNBALANCED IN TALK TO FARMERS

Declaring that this country is "topheavy industrially" and that the agricultural development is lagging behind. Earl Crawford, of Milton, an organizer for the Wayne County Farmers' association, Friday evening advocated the formation of an "industrial court" to settle questions in dispute between capital and labor, at a meeting of farmers in the I. O. O. F. hall at Hagerstown. "There are too many people in this country today who want to be the judge and jury and try their own case," he added. The meeting was called in the interest of the membership drive for the Wayne county farmers' organization. Must Care for Public "Questions have come up in this country in the past and have been settled ae compromises between two elements, capital and labor," asserted the speaker. "There has been no account taken of the third party, the public." "We have been giving too much attention to the production side of our business and too little to the business side." he added. "Why should the farmer raise a bumper crop of grain when he gets the same amount of money for a small crop as he does for a large? Just as surely as the farmer raises a large crop, prices go down and he has to sell his grain for a smaller sum that he would if the crop had been short. Production Discouraged "This discourages production. We do not deny to anyone a reasonable profit. We merely ask that we receive a reasonable profit. We are often told that the farmer is the backbone of the country and that we must raise food or the rest of the country will starve. People in the cities are dependent on us for food, and we will furnish it if we get fair treatment." "Allowing a six per cent rate of interest on his investment and counting up his labor costs at the end of the year, the average farmer will find that lie can make more money by turning his farm into Liberty Bonds and working in some factory," said the speaker. "The time must come when farmers and farm help must have pay for 12 to 14 hours work on the farm just as the city worker now receives pay for the number of hours he puts in. I want to see any man who works receive pay for what he does, but there mu.n be a relation between an honest days work and an honest days pay." Discusses Strikes. The speaker also referred to the coal situation, and the strike menace in (his country, saying: "That in itself should he evidence that short hours and high wages are not what is needed to solve some of the problems in this country Factories are run on what i3 known as a cost plus basis. The farmer has no means of saying what he will receive for his product. No other business has the element of risk in it that farming has. Even though we were assured a price of $3.00 per bushel for wheat, we have no assurance that we would make a profit at the end of the year, because the weather can make or break our crops. r.Tany Join Organization. The meeting held at Hagerstown last evening was one of a series in connection with the membership canvass of the Wayne County Farmers association. About 150 farmers from Hagerstown and vicinity attended the gathering, and many came forward after the meeting to join the organization. James L. Dolan, county agent, made a brief talk at the meeting. Grafton Stewart, of Jefferson township, acted as chairman. PRISON REFORMERS PRAISE NICHOLSON Appreciation of the long service of Timothy Nicholson in behalf of prison reform is voiced in a telegram received by him Saturday from the American prison congress, which Is holding its semi-centenial meeting in Columbus, Ohio. The congress was organized in Cincinnati in 1S70. Mr. Nicholson was appointed to be state delegate by Governor Goodrich, but was unable to attend. The text of the telegram received by Mr. Nicholson brom H. S. Shirer. assistant secre tary of the body follows: "The American prison association sends semi-annual greetings to you as a recognized leader in your state and the nation in efforts to accomplish the principles for which the association stands. In your long years of service you have been permitted to witness the adoption throughout, the land of the adult reformatory, the indeterminate sentence and other principles of penology whose influence you have so ably championed and in many ways contributed to their acceptance. "We delight to send, this unanimous tribute of honor and affectjon. During the coming half century this association will continue to build upon the foundations which you have assisted in laying." The response of Mr. Nicholson fellows : "Your loving greetings secured and appreciated. Oh. that I were worthy of them. To God be all honor ami praise. "Yoinr loving friend, "Timothy Nicholson." Diaz, Exiled From Mexico Now Quarantined in Havana HAVANA, Oct. 16. General Felix Diaz. Mexican rebel leader, recently exiled from Mexico, arrived here yesterday on the French liner Flandve. He was accompanied by LieutenantColonel Cortes, sent to this city with Diaz by the Mexican government. Both men will be held at the Tiscornia quarantine station for six days because of the quarantine regulations againts persons proceeding from Vcip. Cruz. Diaz expects to join his family in New Orleans if he is successful in arranging for passports to the United States.

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The dally papers hold much interest for Senator Harding, nowadays. In the scant moments of rest that are now left to him, the Senator, an editor himself, reads the morning and evening papers carefully. ARMISTICE COMMITTEES MEET MONDAY TO CHECK UP PROG BESS ON CELEBRATION

One of the most important meetings in preparation for the Armistice Day 1 celebration, Nov. 11, will be held Mon day night in the American Legun rooms in the K. of P. temple The executive committee will m?et with all allied committees to check up on the progress made thus far and see that nothing is being overlooked. Lodge's and organizations, manufacturers and individuals who are con templating putting floats in the parade are asked to have representatives at the meeting and the assignment of floats probably will be made Seek Prominent Speaker, Joseph H. Hill, chairman of the program committee, hopes to have a well known speaker signed up for the day, and probably will be able to announce several of the day's features at the meeting. He is in con munication with men of national reputation to deliver the address. Ten bands have expressed a willingness to take part in the day's activi ties. All have not yet been signed up as the appropriation for that part has not been made. The bands expected to take part are: American Legion band of Richmond; Richmond City, Richmond high school, Eaton, Boys' band of Connersville; Moose band of i Conersville, Soldiers and Sailors Ori phans Home band of Knightstown, Newcastle, Eldorado, and Gratis. With these there will be several drum corps,. Submit Bids Monday Representatives from decorating firms wiU be in Richmond Monday to submit their bids for the dressing up of the streets, according to an announcement by Mrs. A. W. Roach, chairman of the decoration committee. Her committee met Saturday afternoon and discussed further details of their part in the program, which will be made public later. A meeting of all the principals of the township schools in the county is to be called by C. O. Williams, county superintendent. Plans for the parIVESTTGAfE ALLEGED MURDERS OF HAITIANS (By Associated Props') WASHINGTON. Oct. 16 Investigation of charges that United States marines in Haiti have been guilty of wrong doing, including "indiscriminate killing" of natives, will be begun without delay, it was expected today, by the Board of Inquiry named yesterday by Secretary Daniels. Members of the board are Rear Admirals Henry T. Mayo and J. H. Oliver and Brig. Gen J. H.- Pendleton of the Marine corps. They have been directed by Mr. Daniels to "sift every bit of evidence" with a view to bringing to trial "any man in American uniform guilty of wrong doing." Commandant Testifies. Brigadier-General Barnett, former commandant of the Marine corps, who left Washington yesterday for San Francisco, has been recalled to testify before the board. The investigation is the result of the publication of a report revealing that General Barnett had ordered Colonel John H. Russell, commander of the Marines in Haiti, to investigate the alleged unlawful execution of natives. In a confidential letter to Colonel Russell a year ago, which instructed him to proceed with the investigation. General Barnett. according to the report made public several days ago, made reference to "indiscriminate killing" of natives. Weather Forecast MOORE'S SPECIAL FORECAST Fair and moderately cool Saturday night and Sunday. The cold wave forecast in Friday's bulletin to arrive; next week is practically certain, but is moving slower than the average. This is because of the high barometric; pressure over the laKe region.

For Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau Fair tonight and Sunday; somewhat cooler in northeast portion tonight. Temperatures Yesterday Maximum 79 Minimum 59 Today Noon 73 General Conditions The southwestern storm moved due northward from Texas, causing general rains over north and central portions of Wayne county Friday night, with thunder, storms in several counties. The Alaskan storm, with a diameter of 2,000 miles, now influences weather as far south as Wyoming, where it has been snowing at intervals for the last 43 hours. Cold weather over the Yukon valley has increased in Intensity, Panna, Alaska, having a minimum temperature of 24 degrees below zero. - V

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ticipation of the school children will be taken up at this time. He announced that providing the weather is good it is expected that every school in the county will be represented in one way or another. Superintendent Bentley has taken up the city schools' activities with his teachers and they are preparing to enter heartily in celebration. Finances will be raised Wednesday, Oct. 20, by the Young Men's Business club, which will put on an active canvass of the city for from ?3,500 to ?4,000. Those contributing will be given cards stating "We are patrons of the Armistice day celebration". It is thought by those in charge that the amount can be raised vithout difficulty. REPUBLICAN ISSUES WILL BE PRESENTED BY WOMAN ORATOR Maragret Hill McCarter, who will speak in the high school auditorium j Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 19, under the, auspices of the Republican county or-j ganization. win aiscuss me issues oi the campaign and set forth the principles of the Republican party. Mrs. McCarter. a native of Indiana and .the Sixth district, Is known all over the United States as a Republican political speaker from Kansas, where she has made her home for many years and is regarded as one of the most forcible woman orators now before the public Hour Is Convenient. The hour at which she will speak has been arranged so that public school teachers and Earlham students can attend, Mrs. McCarter having formerly attended Earlham college. The meeting Tuesday afternoon Is for hoth men and women and was arranged in the afternoon because of the multiplicity of speaking engagements for Mrs. McCarter and the Impossibility of getting her here at any other time. Preceding the speech, a speaker will briefly explain the voting process through the sample ballot for the benefit of the first voters. Meetings Announced. The attention of all Republican women in the county outside of Richmond, is called to the meetings to be held in Boston, Abington, Centerville, Williamsburg and Fountain City on Tuesday, Oct. 1!: at Economy. Milton and Dublin, Wednesday, Oct. 20; Jacksonsburg and Greensfork, Thursday, Oct. 21. and Hagerstown. Bethel and Whitewater on Friday, Oct. 22. Precinct committee women in these townships will be present at these meetings and full instructions given to all present as to the use of the ballot. Tickets for the first voters' ball to be held at the Coliseum Oct. 28. will be on sale early next week and the interest manifested so far points to a big crowd. CGolidge Starts Speaking Tour Through East Sunday (By Associated Press) PHILADELPHIA. Oct. 16 Governor Coolidge, who addressed an enthusiastic audience in the Academy of Music last night, was scheduled to leave for Washington today on a continuation of his speaking tour as the Republican candidate for vice-president. He will deliver no address in Washington, but will confer there with party leaders and on Sunday will board a special train for a week of rear platform speeches and night meetings in Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, West Virginia. Virginia and Maryland. He conferred with state party leaders at his hotel this morning but planned to leave in time to arrive in Washington early this afternoon. Cold Wave Approaches Slowly, Weatherman Moore Weatherman Moore said Saturday that the cold wave approaching has not been sidetracked and is already ' in sight. Slow movement of the wave' assures the continuation of nice' weather temporarily, he said but look out for next week! ATTACK ON SOCIALIST PRECIPITATES STRIKE (By Associated Press) ROME, Oct. 16. A general strike has been proclaimed at Palermo, Sicily, as a result of an attack on Giovanni Sorcel, a Socialist agitator, who was stabbed to death by his assail- i ants. Reports from Bologna state j the general strike in that city has been declared off without seriou3 ln-j cidents.

AUDIT IS ASKED FOR ACCOUNTS

TREASURER State Board of Accounts Requested by Prosecuting Attorney to Audit Books Beginning Jan. 1 , 1 920. GIVES NOJEXPLANATION It was learned Saturday that Oath P. Freeman prosecuting attorney of Wayne county has requested the state board of accounts to make an audit of the books of the treasurer of Waynecounty from January 1 this year to the present time. Mr. Freeman has informed the state board of accounts that he will keep the grand jury of the Wayne circuit court in session until this audit h--is been completed. , Offers No Explanation. Under ordinary circumstances the state board would make no audit oi the books of the treasurer of Wayne county for 1920 until some time aftoi the first of next year. No explanation has been offered for the action of the prosecutor in asking for the 1920 audit of the treasurer's books at this time. It is presumed there is some connection with the prosecutor's action and the investigation the grand jury has been making of the affairs of the Farmers' bank of Milton, Ind., which was placed in the hands of a receiver over two months ago, following the suicide of Oscar M. Kirlin, the cashier. Grand Jury Investigates The purpose of the grand jury's investigation of the affairs of the Farmers' bank is to ascertain, it is stated, whether any persons were associated with Kirlin in criminal activities reading up to the failure of the bank. It is understood that next Monday the grand jury will return several indictments as a result of investigations of various criminal matters. The grand jury adjourned Thursday out of respect for Judge William A. Bond, whose mother died that day. The jury will resume its sessions Monday morning. It is not known how long the jury will remain in session. MUST VOTE RAPIDLY IN LARGE PRECINCTS TO FINISH IN TIME In the five largest precincts of Wayne county, the Twenty-sixth, Twenty-ninth, Thirtieth, Thirty-first and Thirty-second, all located in Richmond, each one having over 600 registered voters, almost a vote a minute will have to be cast on election day, cxt month, if the entire vote of these precincts is to be polled. Provide Extra Booths Three additional voting booths and two additional clerks will be provided for each of the five largest precincts, as well as for 23 other precincts in the county, each with a registered vote in excess of 375, these precincts being Boston First, Center Second and Third. Jackson Third and Fourth. Jefferson First and Third, Perry, Wayne First, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Fourteenth, Nineteenth, Twentieth, Twenty-first Twenty-second, Twenty-third. Twenty-fourth, Twenty-seventh, Twenty-eighth and Thirty-third. The board of election commissioner of Wayne county, realizing the con gestion that will result on election day if the voters are too deliberate in casting their ballots, urge that each voter visit his polling place at the earliest convenient hour. Vote Early, Is Caution. "If the bulk of the voters in the largest precincts wait until afternoon to cast their votes there wili be such a congestion that it is almost certain that when the time comes for closing the polls a number of men and women will still be standing in the waiting line and will not be able to vote", one of the election commissioners said. In former years, 300 votes was a large number to be cast in the largest precincts of Wayne county. This year 39 of the 66 precincts have over 3J0 registered voters. Of these 39 precincts 21 have between 4U0 and COO registered voters. ROOSEVELT PASSES THROUGH RICHMOND Franklin D. Roosevelt. Democratic candidate for vice president, passed through Richmond at 9:20 a. m. Saturday and stopped in this city for about 15 minutes, while on his way to Cincinnati. Local Democrats were not apprised of his coming until about 20 minutes before train time and as a result were unable to muster a crowd beyond the regular Democratic reception committee, which met the train. The candidate spent several minutes in conversation with the members of the committee, telling them of the reception that had been accorded him in various parts of the country. He was accompanied by Mrs. Roosevelt. Members of the committee who met the train were: Joel Moore, Mrs. Cora D. Rush, Joe Waltrman. Clarence Mayhew and Henry Farwig. GOVERNOR ASKS CHURCHES TO DISCUSS EDUCATION (By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS. Oct. 16. Governor Goodrich today issued a proclamation requesting churches to devote Sunday, November 7 to the discussion of the reeds of. education in Indiana. The state-wide drive in the interest of Indiana schools will open on this date.

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ZIMMERMAN ENTERS PRIMARY RAGE; HIS DEFEAT PREDICTED

Dr. W. W. Zimmerman, mayor of Richmond, published two advertisements Saturday, one announcing that he will be a candidate for renomination as mayor, subject to the primary election next May, the other that he has resumed his practice of medicine. "I intend to put a stop to all this talk that has been goipg around town about me," the mayor said. About three weeks ago Dr. Zimmerman was taken to a sanitarium at Oxford, O., the second time within three months, to receive treatments. The mayor returned to Richmond Monday or last weeK, alter an aDsence oi a i week, for the purpose of presiding over a session of council. Remains in Richmond It was expected he would return to Oxford the following day, but he has remained in Richmond, and has been presiding over city court daily. J He has attended not more than one 1 session of the board of public works, ! however. It is understood that close friends of Dr. Zimmerman have urged him not to consider entering the mayoralty race again, but he has given r.o heed to their advice. With his decision to seek re-election, as definitely announced in his advertisement, many! local politicians are predicting that he has entered the hardest political fight of his career and his defeat at i the primary election is a'so predicted. Deserted by Supporters Reports on the actions of Dr. Zimmerman in recent months, said to I have resulted in his entering a sanitarium for treatments about three weeks ago, have gained general cir- ! culation. A number of the mayor's former active supporters have deserted him after declaring him to be "politically dead". Politicians express the opinion that the great bulk of the women's vote will be cast against the mayor, in which event, it is admitted, his defeat is assured. REPUBLICANS SHOW WAYNE FIRST VOTERS HOW TO USE BALLOTS Meetings will be held next week in several towns throughout Wayne county, under the auspices of the Republican county central committee, for the purpose of instructing first voters in the proper preparation of their ballots and for a discussion of political issues. The list of meetings and the speakers follow: Tuesday. Evening, Oct. 19. Boston F. F. Riggs. Abington P. A. Fishback. Centerville Paul Beckett. Williamsburg, 7 o'clock Harry E. Yockey. Fountain City, 7:30 o'clock Harry E. Yockey. Wednesday Evening, Oct. 20. Milton Ray K. Shiveley. Dublin F. F. Riggs. Economy Harry E. Yockey. Thursday Evening," Oct. 21. Jacksonburg P. A. Fishback. , Greensfork Paul Beckett. Friday Evening, Oct. 22. Bethel, 7 o'clock Will Keller. Whitewater, 7:30 o'clock Will Reller. Hagerstown Gath P. Freeman. A local speaker will accompany Mr. Yockey, who is a prominent Indianapolis Republican, and will give instructions to first voters. Mr. Yockey will discuss campaign issues. Both men and women voters are invited to attend all of the mpctings. Wayn9 county Republicans will join in the automobile pilgrimage to Marion, O., Monday, to hear addresses by Senator Harding, presidential nominee, and Governor Calvin Coolidge, candidate for vice president. Republicans who intend to make the trip are asked to communicate with Clem McConaha, at McConaha's garage. DETERMINE COSTS OF LOCAL COAL DEALERS An investigation to determine the operating costs of Richmond coal dealers is now being conducted by two accountants of the CTate Board of accounts having been sent here at the request of the state fuel commission. The accounts are seeking to determine whether the $2 25 a ton margin allowed to dealers by the state fuel commission is sufficient in the cas" of the Richmond dealers. Two local dealers have filed cost reports with the accounants. It is understood that local deaiers complain that the margin allowed dealers by the commission is insufficient. Advises from Indianapolis are that several hundred dealers throughout the state are to file suits immediately contesting the validity of the state commission's order establishing the $2.25 margin. Belgian Royal Couple Honored by Festival (Bv Associated Press) i RIO JANIERO. Oct. 16. A Venetian festival was given in this city lasi nieht by the municipality, in honor of Kins Albert and Queen Elizabeth,! in anticipation of the departure for home of the Belgian royal couple at noon Saturday. The festival was one of the most brilliant features of the entertainment program that has ber-n carried out while the Belgian visitors have been in Brazil. The gardens along the shore were encircled by myriads of vari-colored lights, while ali the craft in the harbor were bnl liantly illuminated. BURNT STEAMER RETURNS (By Associated Presf) SAN SALVADOR, Republic of Salvador, Oct. 16 The steamer Newport which reached the Harbor of Corinto last week on fire, has returned to Panama, where the will be repaired.

HARDING ENDS SWING AROUND CIRC LEJODAY Republican Nominee Takes Short Rest Before Leaving for Final Stretch of Trip Speaks at St. Louis Tonight. MANY SHORTSPEECHES

(By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS. Ind., Oct. 16. Taking a short rest from the cares of his strenuous speaking campaign. Senator Harding spent last night In an Indianapolis hotel and slept late this morning before leaving for the final stretch of his trip. Departing from Indianapolis shortly before noon, his special train was to reach St. Louis at 7:15 p. m.. after numerous short speeches In Indiana and Illinois. The final address of his swing round the circle of the border states and middle west will be delivered to a night meeting in the St. Louis auditorium. The longest of the stops on the day's program was at Terre Haute, where a lay-over of an hour permitted the nominee to go downtown for an afternoon address. Rear-platform speeches were arranged at Greencastle and Bazil. Ind., and at Casey, Greenup, Effingham. Vandalia, Greenville and East St. Louis, Mo. Assails League. Emerging from an atmosphere of Democracy, Senator Warren G. Harding, Republican candidate for the presidency, tonight addressed an audience in this, the principal city of so-called doubtful Indiana. Senator Harding this morning addressed large crowds of men and women in Jeffersonville, New Albany, Speeds. Scottsburg. Grothersville, Seymour, Columbus, Edinburg and Franklin. In all his platform talks the nominee discussed features of the League of Nations issue, never departing from his position that, with Article X included, the league was impossible and never would be accepted by the American public. But in Indianapolis, where he addressed 30,000 persons in Monument place before going to Tomlinson Hall for the important speech of the day. he mere clearly explained his stand on the issue, which he has found to be vital in every city and hamlet in which he has spoken. Position Is Clarified. Senator Harding made such a clear statement-of. his position that no Republican, whatever his views on an international agreement might be, could not but find himself to be in accord. He caught his big audience in one striking sentence when he declared : "There is ro issue drawn between the President's league and no league nor association. There never has been. But we are against the league that was negotiated and interwoven with the peac treaty, in defiance with friendly American warning." The candidate said that few persons were opposed to a new relationship for rations .and he outlined the position of the Republican Senate in what he called its determination to safeguard the republic, and asserted that the Senate's action "did raise the issue between super-government and free America." The American voters, saidhe nominee, had rejected the covenant negotiated by the President at Versailles. He said it was an effrontery to the American public on the part of the Executive snd Governor James m. Cox to insist that the plan be accepted without change, and he added: "How many times must we say No?' " Program Is Outlined. Senator Harding then outlined his program in these words: "I have said repeatedly that, when elected I immediately will summon the best minds in America, representing an all-American opinion, to consult and advise as to Americas relationship to the present association of nations, to modifications of it or substitutes for it. I have said that I will consult the public's representatives. duly elected, as the constitution bids me to do. I repeat that this will be my course, and it will be taken because It i cpresents the American spirit, and because it is the one lawful and appropriate course that a President should take. "One good reason why our country cannot specify now a plan for our relationship in an association of nations is because the world' affairs are- In a state of flux, and a detailed plan to d;-y may become useless tomorrow and embarrass tho?e who have committed themselves to carry It out. Senator Harding said he was committed to a policy to prevent war, snd ho placed but two qualifications upon America's contribution. First, he said, the nation's contribution should be something to prevent war. The second qualification, he explained thus: "America must exercise the richt to retain her own conscience. I will not be deceived by the argument that we could, agree to the Paris league and then creep out of our bareain to send our boys to Furore at the call of a runer-povernment." Senator Harding attacked the administration, charirs: mismanagement of domestic problems. Argentine Geld Deposits Exhausted in United States (By Associated Press) BUENOS AIRES. Oct. 16 Argentine government gold deposits In (ha United States, which at one time aggregated more than $70,000,000 wera exhausted today when the Argentine national bank released $2,770,000 la exchange operations. Use of this gold In payment for Argentine Imports from the United States has during tha past few months acted as a check, to some extent oa the advance of the American dollar here, bankers say.