Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 46, Number 23, 6 December 1920 — Page 1

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IS WANT BYLEADERS Mark Sullivan Savs G. 0. P. Executives Demand Protec-j tion Very High and Very! Quick Minority Opposes. I ADVICElONTRADICTsj By MARK SULLIVAN. j WASHINGTON, D. C, Dec. 6. In the discussions that will shortly begin i at Marion. Ohio, between Senator j Harding and the leaders of political I thought summoned there to take coun-1 eel with the President-elect on the! domestic and foreign policies facing I the next national administration, the j tariff, of course, will be very much to the front. On this subject the majority of the I Republican leaders take the old fash-1 ioned party view. They want a high j tariff, and they want it very high and i ery quiCK, there is even talk of an embargo on some farm products like wheat and wool. i There can be no question that the ruling opinion among Republican lead-; ers is in favor of high tariff. But! there is a smaller number of Republican leaders and they are the more studious ones who believe that the results of the war have put the United ! States into a different relation to the ; world. They question whether a, tariff policy which was adapted to con-', ditions preceding mil is nrciViio rr ! desirable now. Must Study Hoppenings. The old-fashioned nrotectinnits nro unwilling to even inquire whether any-j thing has happened to affect American j tariff policies since 1914. The mere! thoughtful leaders say it must be con-; ceded that something has happened : and that a good deal of study of just j what has happened and its more intricate bearings on our economic lifo i ! necessary before an intelligent tariff policy can be laid down for the future. The fact that the United States has become an exporter of goods to an ! enormously greater degree than before i and has become an exporter of money j where before it was whollv nn Imnnrt.' er of money must necessarily suggest some change from pre-war conditions as to what Is now desirable in the field of tariffs. No one knows whether KcnnJnr Harding is going to ask his callers for ' novice aDout nis cabinet appointments. Faces Contradictions. If he had been through the experience that almost any newspapermen has had during the Past few weeks, he would probably avoid advice and make his appointments out of his own head. In the discussions that have taken place privately and publicly, a good many prejudices have arisen, a good many commitments have been j made, a good deal of partisanship has! been created for some men and a good ! deal of opposition to others. j If Senator Hardint; starts to take any large measure' of advice from his1 various caller.--, ho will find himself Hie center or a maze oi contradictions. There will be those who will tell him that Senator Root is the only man i for Secretary of State, and others who i will tell him that Senator Root would' be the greatest of all possible mis-j takes, thero will be those who will tell ; him that Senator Root is the best equipped man in America for foreign ! anairs, and others who will 1 oil him that if he takes Senator Root in the cabinet the Secretary of State will outshine the President, much as James C.. Blaine overshadowed President Harrison. This argument, by the way, will probably have little effect on Senator Harding, for those who have the highest hopes of him really believe that Senator Harding has some of Lincoln's capacity for getting the best even out of men who differ with him as much as Stanton differed with Lincoln. Argue For Wood. As regards the Secretary of War, there will be those who will tell Harding that failure to make General Wood Secretary of War will create disaffection in a large faction of the Republican party, and pi hers who will tell him. that the appointment of General Wood will create equally serious disaffection among high officers of the nrmv. There will be those who will tell Continued on Page Two Section One SHIPPING BOARD TG PROBE RAIL RATES (By Associat'il Press) WASHINGTON. Doc. C. Investigation into the advisability of permitting railroads to grant preferential rates on commodities carried to parts for shipment in American vessels was begun today by the shipping board. Hearings beginning today will be conducted by the full board recently namd by President Wilson under the Jones' act and representatives of steamship lines, shippers and railroads will discuss the situation. Last summer the interstate commerce commission suspended until January 1 the operation of the preferential rail rate tection of the Jones f-ct upon the recommendation of the shipping board in order that a survey could be made of the American shippins; in the ports of the country. According to officials of the board the survey showed sufficient shipping available in a number of ports and Chairman Benson has announced that the board will probably recommend immediately that the interstate commerce commission make the preferential rate section effective. According to the chairman preferential rail rates are necessary if the American merchant marine is to compete on the Fajne footing with foreign shipping llntes.

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GREEK PLEBISCITE RETURNS INDICATE CONSTANTS RECALL By Associated Press) ATHENS, Dec. 6 Returns from the plebiscite held throughout Greece yesterday which was to decide whether the Greek people would recall former King Constantine to the throne made vacant by' the death of his son. King Alexander, appear to indicate an overwhelming majority in favor of Constantine resuming power as king. The vote is being counted a3 a matter of formality for the plebiscite was considered farcical in this city and in the country at large. Reports for the nation generally alrealy indicate a majority of 500,000 in favor of the return of Constantine, and claims are made that the entire electorate of 800,000 voted for him. Definite returns from Piraeus show 15,000 in favor of Constantine and only 900 against him. Four million ballots were printed for the plebiscite. All arrangements have been made for the return of Constan

tine from Switzerland. It is pointed out in this city by adherents of the former king that the allies "do not understand that the people demand Constantine, and are losing time writing notes." Wild Scenes The wild scenes which marked the departure of former Premier Venizelos on Nov. 17 were again enacted last evening in celebration of the result of the plebiscite, which was known before the vote was taken. A crowd estimated at 200,000, in which there were babies, children, women, civil servants, girls, peasants, women from court circles, sailors and soldiers, gathered in Place de la Constitution near the king's palace, converging on that square by all streets. Some were walking, some riding in carts and automobiles, and all worked themselves into a perfect frenzy, waving flags of all nations, olive branches and paintings and photographs of Constantine. A large part of the crowd was composed of women, who clamored for permission to vote. As they marched along, they chanted madly: vote." A demonstration was made in favor of Princess Anastasia, and a handsome woman gowned in pale yellow satin appeared on the balcony above the famous Eaf Debresil. While the people applauded she clapped her bands and cried: "Constantine is coming back!" "Long live the dollar princess!" wa3 the answering shout. Count Votes Today The votes cast in the plebiscite probably will be counted in detail today. Those engaged in counting them quit work la.st night in order that they might join in the carnival, in which soldiers and women formed rings like children dancing "Ring around a Rosey," the women throwing confetti over their companions It is planned that the liner Patris will meet Constantine at Brindisi late this week. Great Britain will extend no further financial aid to Greece in case former King Constantine returns to the throne, according to a note presented the Greek government today by Earl Granville. British minister in this city. The trench minister also presented a note to the government demanding the payment of outstanding leans. Both the notes forbid the issuance by the national bank of paper money already printed against a loan of 400,000,000 drachmas, which was arranged during the regime of former Premier Venizelos. "We can only do what the people want," said Premier George Rhallis, in speaking of the two communications. "The regent has received no word from Constan'ine. I will reply in a few days to the British and French notes." Supreme Court Sustains Monopoly Charges Against Lehigh Valley Railroad CBv- Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Dec. 6. The supreme court in a decision read by Associate Justice Clark, sustained the charges of monopoly in violation of the Sherman anti-trust law against the Lehigh Valley Railroad and affiliated companies. Re-distribution of stocks of the Lehigh Valley company asked by the government was ordered by the court upon the government's contention that common stock ownership, officers and directors constituted restraint of trade prohibited by the Sherman act. The court held ihat charges of violation of the commidities clause in the formation of the Lehigh Coal Sales company had been proven. Harding Predicts in Answer fPv Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, Dec. G A day of co-operation and friendly relations between the White House and congress was forecast, by Senator Harding today from the floor of the senate. So disclaiming any desire to criticize the present administration. Mr. Harding declared it one of the ambitions of his four years as chief executive to insure better team-work between the two branches of the government. The speech which did not touch on detailed policy was delivered by the president-elect in response to an ovation that greeted him when he went to the senate chamber in the capacity of a senator and answered to the opening roll call of the new session. Senator Harding rose to speak after Senator Lodge of Massachusetts, the Republican leader, had called attention formally to his presence and asked that he be recognized by the vicepresident. "I am pleased at this greeting by fellow members of the senate," said Mr. Harding. "There Is still greater satisfaction in having this opportunity to say to you informally some of the things in my heart which I could utter in no other way. I recognize that I am here today under somewhat un

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IN JANUARY EGISION Trial of Case of Proprietor of Pool Room on Ninth Street Set for First of Year by Judge Bond. MOTION IS-OVERRULED Trial of the case of John "Ike" Lennard, proprietor of a pool room and cigar store on North Ninth street, arraigned Monday morning on a charge of violation of the prohibition laws of the state, will come up some time during the week of Jan. 10, according to action taken by Judge Bond Monday morning. An Indianapolis attorney, representing Lennard, appeared before Judge Bond and moved to quash the indictment. The motion was overruled. Because of the crowded condition of the court docket, trial of all the cases which came up Monday was deferred until the week of January 10. In presenting the motion to quash the indictment. Attorney McAllister gave two reasons: First, that the offense given in the indictment was not a public offence; second, that the nature of the offence was not sufficiently set forth in the indictment. Etta McConnel, also arraigned at the court session held Monday morning, plead not guilty. Her case was de-i ferred until the week of Jan. 10. J Mayor W. W. Zimmerman said Sat-1 urday that he had not yet received I an official notification of any viola-1 tions of liquor laws in Richmond and , consequently had no statement to j make regarding reports of such viola- j tions. j "The matter Is entirely in the hands of the chief of police," he said. "As far as I am concerned, I know nothing of it. It would -be ridiculous for me to institute a search for such violations." The mayor also touched briefly on the matter of his recent illness. "Despite reports in the papers," he said, "I do not use liquor. I have no use for the stuff and am a total abstainer." INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Dec. 6. The1 federal grand jury today began the! examination of 500 witnesses, most ofj whom are said to have been called to j testify regarding alleged violations of the prohibition law, scattered through-' out the state and possibly reaching into other states. District Attorney Van Nuys said the ! grand jury's calendar was filled until I Jan. 31, and he indicated that re-opening of the jury's investigation of the . coal conspiracy cases against 125 min-l ers and operators in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and western Pennsylvania was j expected to be undertaken after that) date. Such a plan will cause another; postponement of the trials of the coalj cases now set to begin Jan. 10. GERMAN AGREEMENT IS URGED TO POLAND (By Associated Press) WARSAW, Dec. 6. Poland's only salvation from the present depression arising from her economic situation is a commercial agreement with Germany, says a memorial presented the Polish cabinet by Nicholas Grabski, who recently resigned as minister of finance. In this statement, which has caused a sensation, Grabski contends that until such an understanding is effected Poland cannot begin properly her reconstruction program. As Grabski is leader of the National Democratic party, the platform of which has always been anti-German, the memorial has attracted all the more attention. Some newspapers sympathize with his view, emphasizing the necessity for the conclusion of a commercial treaty with Germany in the near future and disregard of political and territorial controversies. MINERS CONSIDER SCALE PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 6. The joint scale committee of anthracite operators and miners, who have under consideration the re-opening of the wag? agreement entered into early in the fall met here today to continue their. deliberations. Co-operation to Senate Ovation usual circumstances and there is a delicacy about it that one in my posifellow service during the past six tion cannot escape except through some form of self-effacement which does not seem quite possible. Reluctant to Leave "No member of this body could be more reluctant to leave it. I may say to this senate that I came here with very high respect for this body, and I am leaving it with greater respect than that with which I came. "This brings me to the thought particularly in my mind. Something has been said about the 'senatorial oligarchy.' Of course, everyone here knows that to be a bit of highly imaginative and harmless fiction, but I do recognize how essential is the helpfulness of the Fenate in the making of a successful administration. "I want to express today the wish of a colleague for the confidence and the co-operation of the members of this body in the four years which begin next March 4. I do not limit this sincere request to this side of the aisle. One cannot promise agreements in all things with an opposite party which sometimes is insistently wrong, but one may find common ground in the spirit of service, and I hope for Continued on PageNine Section Two

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Rep. Frank W. Mondell and his daughter Dorothy leaving the White House after a recent call on President Wilson. Rep Frank W. Mondell, Republican leader of the house, has sustained a broken leg twice within the last few months. It is only within the last few weeks that he could hobble about the capital. He has been active, however, despite the fact that he has had to use crutches whenever he walked out. His daughter Dorothy has been of great assistance to him, accompanying him about his work. Argentina's League Amendment Referred to Assembly Action

(By Associated Press) Argentina's amendment to the covenant of the league of nations, rejection of which caused the delegation of that country to leave the assembly on Saturday morning, has been referred to the assembly for consideration at its next meeting. Honorio Pueyrredon, head of the Argentine mission, told The Associated Press today that his delegation would leave for Paris on Wednesday or Thursday. "Today's decision of the assembly finally settles the question for Argentine," he said. "I shall make a few calls, give several lunches and leave for home the middle of the week. I was willing to consent to the postponement of all Argentina's amendments except those regaitling the admission of a'l states and the election of the elective members of the council, but the assembly has seen fit to resort to a technicality of procedure in a matter vital to the life of the league. I am sure American public opinion is with us in this matter, and I have already received indication of this from Chicago." James Pueyrredon intimated the withdrawal of Argentine from the assembly might be followed shortly by a formal announcement of that country's intention to retire from the league itself. Consideration of an amendment to the covenant of the league of nations which would eliminate Article X has been postponed by the assembly of the League of Nations until the next meet-SUB-TREASURY CLOSES AT NEW YORK TODAY (By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Dec. 6 Conforming to the provisions of an act of congress, abolishing the various sub-treasuries scattered throughout the country, the New York sub-treasury will cease to exist after the close of business today. The local branch of the federal reserve board will take possession of the building. Many of the sub-treasury employes, not numbering less than 100, will be taken owr by the federal reserve bank and the change will be effected without disturbance to the country's chief financial center. The New York sub-treasury, in the very heart of the city's financial district, was established in 1S45. Its vaults have been the depository of countless billions of dollars in gold, silver and paper money issued by this government. Weather Forecast MOORE'S SPECIAL FORECAST. The Pacific coast storm reported Saturday as developing over the far west, has crossed the Rocky mountains and is now causing -rain in the southwestern states. As it moves eastward, snow, or rain, or probably both, will arrive tonight or Tuesday. For Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau Rain or snow tonight and Tuesday; little change in temperature. Temperatures Yesterday. Maximum 38 Minimum t 31 Today. Noon 38 For Wayne County, by W. E. Moore Snow or rain tonight or Tuesday; probably both; no special change in temperature. Weather Conditions The storm of Friday and Saturday has moved out to sea. Another storm is following the same path. There is no very cold weather in any portion of the United States.

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j ing. This amendment, which was ! proposed by C. J. Doherty, a member ' of the Canadian delegation, has been ! referred to a committee which has been instructed to submit a report when the assembly holds its next ses sion. The resolution of the Argentine delegation providing that all sovereign states, unless they remain outside of i their own will, .shall be recognized as members -of the league was the first item in the agenda of the assembly today. I It was planned also, If possible, to i take up the report prepared by Rene jViviani, of France, and N. W. Rowell, Continued on Page Ten Section Two PRESIDENT WILSON'S APPEARANCE TUESDAY IS STILL IN DOUBT (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 President Wilson did not indicate today to the congressional committee whether he should address congress tomorrow personally. He simply told the committee which came to inform him congress was in session that he "would communicate with congress." The president received the congressional committee standing in the Blue room. Former Speaker Champ Clark said the president walked into the room "briskly" but with a cane. The impression taken away from the White House by the five members of the committee, Senators Lodge and Underwood and Representatives Mondell, Fordney and Clark, was that the president would not address congress in person, but would send his message to be read. Members of the committee said Ihat the president carried his cane in his right hand and held his left hand against his chest, while he saw the committee. One of the visitors said the executive's voice was "hollow and low," and that the committee members had difficulty in catching the few words he uttered. ACTION BY CONGRESS IS URGED BY FARMERS (By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. 6 Congress was called upon today by a resolution adopted unanimously at. the annual convention of the American Farm Bureau to take immediate action for the relief of the farm industry which it was ?aid is threatened with bankruptcy from the depreceation in prices of farm products. The resolution asked immediate legislation for the extension and renewal of farmers' obligations which have been re-discounted through Federal reserve banks, that an embargo be placed against imports of agricultural products similar to those raised in the United States, and that legislation be passed "as may be expedient to bring about active trade relations with the central as well as other powers of Europe." The Federal Reserve board also was asked by another resolution unanimously adopted, to -4ake such immediate action as will result in renewal and extension of farmers' obligations.

FRANCE GETS CONFERENCE. (By Associated Press) PARIS, Dec. 6. The next interallied conference will be held in France in about twenty days, according to the Baltic. V

COLLUSION CHARGES PROBED AT WORKS BOARD MEETING WITH CITIZENS AND MAYOR Conference is Result of Call by Mayor Zimmerman to consider the Accusations that Have Been Made by Various Representatives of Bidding Companies Allege Collusion in the Submission of Bids for Purchase qf $175,000 Equipment for City Light Plant Board of Works Confers With Lyons, Consulting Engineer Zimmerman Calls Attention to Reports that Have Been Made About Various Bids and Bidders.

COMPANY'S REPRESENTATIVE MAKES CHARGE The board of works, members of the city council, and the citizen's committee met at the city hall Monday afternoon at the call of Mayor Zimmerman to consider the charges that have been made by various representatives of bidding companies that there had been collusion in the submission of bids for the purchase of $175,000 worth of equipment for the municipal light plant. Previous to the meeting, the board of works and Consulting Engineer Lyons held a conference. Mayor Zimmerman, in opening the meeting, declared that "very ugly things have been said" about various bids, citizens and bidders. Dr. Zimmerman called on T. H. Hayes, of the Westinghouse company, to make a statement regarding an alleged overture of a Richmond citizen to control the letting of the contract. Mr. Hayes said he had informed the mayor a few weeks ago that this citizen said he stood close to the judge of the court and could get an injunction if the company which got the bid did not suit him. He named Clarence Kleinknecht as the man. Mr. Kleinknecht said, "I brand this as an absolute lie." Mr. Kleinknecht said Mr, Hayes came to him and asked him to assist in getting the contract. "He said 'I've got John Peltz all set, for I have given them electrical percolators, etc. And Jim Dillon is for me, but I don't know about Harry Gilbert.' "Don't be a fool,' he said to me. 'We pulled the same stunt at Anderson.' "I have never received a cent, and I want to brand this as a lie; and I intend to sue him for libel. This man told me he had bought a farm out of it. It's a lie that I ever mentioned Judge Bond's name The idea of dragging the court into this matter. The djirty skunk! The idea of him telling that I had influence with the city officials and the judge ! I know what you said about pulling a deal at Anderson. All I have, I have gotten by hard knocks." Joseph L. Skeldon, president of the Skeldon Engineering company, the first representative to be called, said he had been informed that the Allis-Chalmers company would not bid. "When I appeared here I asked that my bid be returned, and all bids were returned by the board because Mr. Hatfield could not appear." He said he had been informed that the turbine would be given to one concern.

FORTUNE IN AUTOS TO BE DISPLAYED HERE BY DEALERS Automobiles and accessories to the amount of $80,000 will be shown at the automobile show to be put on by the Wayne County Automobile Dealers' association Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week, according to estimates received from the various exhibitors. Thirteen makes of cars shown by nine auto dealers of the county and two accessory firms will form the dis play which will occupy both floors of: the new Manlove and Wilson auto - mobile company building on South Seventh street. Decorations by the Beck decorating company 'of Cincinniti will give all the machines an artistic setting. Preliminary announcements of the program guarantee that here will be plenty on hand beside the automobiles to keep the large expected to attend in a good humor. The show will open at 1 p. m. arid remain open until 10 p. m. The Lvan Smith six-piece or chestra has been engaged for the three days and nights of the f how. Ladies' Night Ladies' night has been announced as Friday night, when special favors will be distributed by several of the exhibitors. Flowers will be given to each woman attending that night. Various souvenirs will be handed out during the show. The Kiwanis n,uartet will sing at times. Howard Hitz and Harry Frankel probably will appear. Efforts are being made to procure vpudeville acts as another attractive feature. Tickets for the show probably will be sold at the door. The admission price is 25 cents, including war tax. Winston Churchill Talked For Chancellor of Exchequer iBy Associated Press.) LONDON, Dec. 6 Appointment or a new chancellor of the exchequer to succeed Austen Chamberlain is being keenly discussed in ministerial circles, according to the London Times. Winston Spencer Churchill, who is at present secretary for war, is declared to be the favorite candidate, his nomination being srongly supported in quarters which have great influence in Downing street. A dispatch from Al labab, India, yesterday declared it was reported there that Mr. Churchill was to be appointed viceroy of Indiana.

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tween city council and board. I believe the council was right in saying that $175,000 was enough. "Here is situation as I see it. If statements told me are true, the city council has been mislead. Based on my bid, if it had been made 90 days ago, would have been 10 per cent. less. You hold a bid open and finally absent bidder said he would not bid. If my bid had not been here, I am personally convinced, this bidder would have bid. I maintain the Westinghouse bid is informal and would be so ruled." Reller Asks Question. City Attorney Reller asked if Mr. Lyons, city's cnnsulting engineer, is competent. He declined to answer point blank, but said he had made no charges against Mr. Lyons. He insisted that Mr. Lyons formerly j"as employed by the Westinghouse company and might be influenced In that particular. Mr. Skeldon said his bid for turbine, condenser and switchboard was $157,400. He said he bad not analyzed the Westinghouse bid, but admitted scanning the bid. Mr. Reller brought out that the city's specifications governed the contract, and if they entered into a contract with the city thev would be he'.d by it. He said prices had gone up 10 per. cent since last May and June, asked j if a Mr. Davk-s had talked to James union ana toia Air. union: l ne manufacturers can do nothing but that can be taken care of in other ways.' Denies Remarks. Mr. Skeldon said Mr. Lyons remarked that he was not satisfied with the f-pecifications. He admitted that Mr. Lyons said he was trying to conform to the wishes of the city. He denied taying that. John Peltz and James Dillon were not honorable. Mr. Skeldon said he believed other officials were honest, but did not know anything rbout other members of the city administration. He said. "It sme'.led tunny." He said he did not like the complexion of the whole thing, and bid the second time against his own judgment. J. A. Davies of the General Electric company was then called. He said the Westinghouse company was not bidding on the some size turbine that his company was. He denied his alleged overture to Mr. Dillon, saying, "it was a fine way to put me on the defensive." "Hatfield company asked us to present a bid through them, It was placed through the Skelton company I was appointed by Mr.. Hayes to hid on a turbine through them." "This happened several weeks ago," Mr. Hayes said. "You have much of Continued on Page Ten Section One