Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 46, Number 41, 28 December 1920 — Page 7
HARD TIMES, UNREST IN INDIA RESULT IN ANTI BRITISH RIOTS
(By Associated Press) LONDON. Dec. 28. India today Is f faced with what is generally characterized as one of the gravest crises ' In Its history, owing' to the deep and widespread unrest which has developed since the end of the war. While this discontent Is the product of numerous causes, in the main it is the result of the high cost of living and the consequent hard times for the population. The unrest has recently manifested itself in various and serious ways. There have been many great strikes in the large industrial centers, in some cases accompanied by rioting and bloodshed: Organized anti-government boycotts have been instituted. Moreover, extremists have been preaching revolutionary ideas with the result that, as announced recently In Commons by Mr. Montague, secretary of state for India, there have been several prosecutions and convictions under the state seditious meetings act. Reds Are Busy. There has been much talk in the western world of activities by Bolshevist propoganda agends in India. Competent observers state however, that it is doubtful whether the efforts of the Bolshevists to stir up trouble have met with much success. In this . connection it is pointed out that the printed propaganda upon which the Bolshevists depend so much is of little value in India, where the vast bulk of the population cannot read. Thus the Bolshevist idea must be spread by word of mouth, a considerable task in a country the size of of India. That the Moscovites have been busy in India, however, there is no dispute. The main causes of the unrest may be epitomized thus: The high cost of living, prices in
some cases having advanced 1,000 per cent, while incomes, especially of the brain workers, have Increased only a small fraction of this. The continuance of war time restrictions on the conduct of the populace, whereas the government had indicated that these would be removed within six months of the termination of the war. The desire on the part of a large section of the educated classes for a greater hand in the government than has hitherto been accorded natives. The allegation that the government has failed to keep its war-time promises for betterment of general conditions of living and employment, it being charged that these promises were held out merely to gain support for earning on the war. , The cost of living has hit the average Indian exceedingly hard, since,his main interest in life centers in his food, his business journeys, his periodical pilgrimages to various parts of ihe country, and in the observance of bis religious rites. His place of abode and its furnishings trouble him little or not at all. He is now unable to buy the food to which he has been accustomed, simple as his wants are. Likewise, he can no longer make his journeys, depending .on his friends for food
and lodging because forsooth, his.
friends cannot afford to entertain him. To the nomadic Indian this is a grievous thing. ' Affects Religious Life. Even religious observances are affected, a most serious matter. The gravity of the situation from the Indian's standpoint may be illustrated by referring to the cost of ordinary cotton cloth which at one time got beyond the means of the masses. The Mohammedan religion requires that the dead shall be buried in unused shrouds. This is one of the cardinal rules, the observance of which to the members of ihis religion, of whom there are nearly 70,000,000 in India, is all important. With the price of cotton cloth beyond his reach, the lower class Mohammedan was compelled to bury his dead in ordinary clothing which had been worn. To the living this seems to be the limit of sacrilege, and they are terrified of the hereafter. The high cost of living, and all other troubjes which may have fallen oil the ndian, are attributed by him to the government. This is due to the paternal system which the government has for generations exercised in India. The government has come to be the allpowerful thing from which come all things, both good and bad. Literally speaking, if there has been a favorable monsoon and the crops have been good, the government has always received the credit for it from the masses, who do not question but that Delhi makes the weather. Since the reverse is al?o true, the government is now condemned for poor crops or high prices. Thus the government is being censured for all present conditions throughout the country. So far as the political agitation is concerned, those who know India well state that much depends on the working of the new Montagu bill which gives the natives more say in the affairs of government and which becomes effective next year. It is said to be acceptable to a large portion of the educated, thinking people of India, although it has some strenuous opponents among the extremists, who
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Mrs. Charlotte Cameron wearing the medal of the Order of the "British empire. ; Mrs. Cuirlotte Cameron of London may well be styled the new Nellie B!y. This British writer has traveled 300,000 miles to "cover" events and collect material for article She has been in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Now, after a visit in Washington, D. &, she is on her way to Australia and New Zealand. She is one of the five women members tf th- Royal Geograpal societv. She was awarded with the order of the British empire for services rendered during the war, when she reported conditions ir tho German colonies in Africa
claim that it does not go far enough. Should the measure fail to work out
8s has been anticipated by the govern
ment the consequences may be serious, but it is said to be recognized by moderate opinion as a true step in the direction of self-government for India.
Well Known Couples Married at Oxford, 0.; Barnett Bolmer Retires OXFORD, O., Dec. 8. Miss Grace Baker, of this village daughter of the late David Baker, will be married this evening to Robert C. Lemon, of Lockland. The ceremony will take place at the home of the bride's brother, Russell Baker, director of athletics in the Hamilton high school. Miss Baker has been teaching Enblish in the Lockland schools this year. Murdock-Webber Wedding. Miss Delma Murdock, who makes her home with Samuel E. Fye, president of the Farmers' State and Savings bank, will be married tomorrow afternoon to Mr. Charles F. Webber, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Webber, living north of town. The ceremony will be performed by Rev. S. R. Jamieson. at the United Presbyterian parsonage. The young couple, after a short wedding trip, will reside on Mr. Fye's farm. Barnet Balmer Retires. Barnet Bolmer, section foreman of the C. I. & W. railway at this point, will retire from active service on March 1. He has been in the employ of the railway company for 50 years. Mr. Bolmer will receive a pension during the remainder of his life. John Sample Dies. John Sample, age 78 years, of Iola, Kas., is dead in that city, according to word received here yesterday. Mr. Sample lived in this township for a number of years, and is a relative of the numerous members of the Sample family residing in Butler county.
WASHINGTON A beautiful tea room of the famous Ritz in Paris is Reproduced m Billie Burke's new Paramount picture, "The Frisky Mrs. Johnson."" which will be shown at the Washington theatre next Thursday. The set was constructed at enormous expense and adds greatly to the value of the production. Not an architectural detail of this immense set was overlooked and to add to the realism of the scene, many stage beauties were employed to take part in the action. The costumes worn by these women on this occasion are beautiful and will be relished by every woman who sees the picture. Miss Burke has a strong role and her support, headed by Ward Cranev is excellent. MURRAY The glitter and glamour of the circus, which appeal, to children of all ages from six to sixty, are one reason for the more than ordinary interest displayed in the coming of "Pink Tights" to the Murray Theatre. "Pink Tights" is a romance of the tented world, the tanbark ring and the "big
top."
Its heroine i3 little Mazie Darnton,
known on the billboards as M ile Ga-
brielle St. Simon, Whose specialty is
to ascend to the clouds in a balloon
and then drop to the earth with a parachute. Mazie is sick of the life
she is leading the ceaseless travel,
the dirt and the grime and she longs
to remain in one of the small towns through which they pass. When the circus reaches Pleasanton a few narrow-minded women of the church rise in their wrath against the silken-tighted M'lle Gabriete as pictured on iho bills and appeal to the joung minister to forbid the exhibition. In the meanwhile, Mazie, making her afternoon ascension, is carried far from the lot by a high wind and in drooping from the balloon lands on the roof of the minister's house. The parson stands the shock quite well, but, afraid of its effect on the militant women of his congregation, hides Mazie in his bed-room pending the departure of the committee And it is this situation which gives rise to a series
of the most appealing incidents, leading to a climax as unusual as it is unexpected MURRAY VAUDEVILLE A delightful flavorNavorlng of excellence, pervades the bill at the Murray the first half of this week. Every act contains the ingredients necessary to make the particular vehicle a success.
Beginning with Le Roy and Mabel Hartt, the headliner, playing the last act on the bill, up to and including the first act, Jessie Keller, the vaudeville offering is one which excites favorable comment and consideration. Evidence of refinement and the best of Vaudeville style is apparent when the couple headlining the offering make their appearance in costume of tasle. The atmosphere is that of the southland during the Civil War period. "My Old Kentucky Home," "Loves Old Sweet Song," "Carry Me Back to Old Virginia," and several other of the familiar songs are sung with feeling and the sureness born of practice and talent. Both the man and woman possess pleasing voices. The touch of the big circuit is noticeable in the ease exhibited by both. Moher and Elridge proved to be a scream. To the member of the team
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the act isn't much at singing, but Oh how she can handle her feet. Singing is one of the man's strong points that and the ability to keep two or three lighted cigars in his mouth, completely concealed. We can't explain how it is done, but we feelure that his mouth must be well lined by nature. He beats
ihe circus fire eaters. Jessie Keller, on first, roves herself talented vocally and an adept at trick bicycle riding. After delighting the audience with her "You Tell 'Em," f.he exhibits a charming bit of bicycle riding. Her act is well appreciated. .Gladys WAlton in VPink Tight," is the- moving picture feature." MURRETTE The song of the wind and the rumble of -the subway. Oilskins and dinner coats. Lighthouses and bouses of light. Impetuous youth and diplomatic old age. These are but a few of the contrasts to be observed in Eugene O'Brien's latest Selznick Picture, "Broadway anda Home," which will be seen at the Murrette theatre for two
days starting Wednesday. " ' As Michael Strange, Mr. O'Brien has a role that offers great opportunities for real dramatic acting. The character is that of a youth who expresses a desire to live life to the utmost. He is tranasplanted from a quiet sea coast town in Maine to the gayest set of
New York. While there he experiences practically every emotion that a man can experience, from the greatest happiness to the grimmest despair. There is action aplenty and a sufficient number of lighter moments to
afford a comedy relief from the heavy dramatic scenes. Some remarkably novel photographic feats are promised in "Broadway
and Home," not the least of which is a scene showing a storm at sea, this being photogu-phed at night.
impersonating a rube, belongs much of ihe credit for the hit scored by the
act. You have heard us plead for originality, in this column? Well, these boys have enough left over to supply the weak ones. The team has a win-
I ning way, and they won laughs, applause and sn encore. Intermingled
iwilh the points of wit, the overalled
"baby" on the farm added occasional laughs with his "I don't care." We might add that only a couple of their jokes would be frowned upon by the most discriminating. Whers there is a black-faced comedian, there is amusement. Now Watts and Ringhold have naturally the color often borrowed for fun-making, and they went across big. The woman of
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MURMY Vaudeville BETTER COME EARLY Pipe Organ Concert Orchestra
First Half LEROY AND MABEL HART Talented vocalists and comedy artists in their song romance of the Southland. Direct from the Palace, Fort Wayne. Ah offering of artistry and refinement. MOHER & ELDRIDGE Two clever comedians . in their comedy skit, "I DON'T CARE". Songs and Laughs - JESSIE KELLER ' "VENUS ON WHEELS" A coi vely young lady who offers new and varied feats upon a bicycle. WATTS & RINGOLD Colored artists In "The Blushing Bride and Groom"' GLADYS WALTON in "PINK TIGHTS", five-reel drama of a circus girl who wins the young village parson, love and a' home.
Coming- Thursday Blanch Morrell Girl Sextette; Bauber and Jackson; Izetta; Frank and Ray Warner; Four Shows New Years Day.
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SENATOR WATSON, ILL; WORKS IN APARTMENT WASHINGTON. Dec 28. While Senator Watson of Indiana was able to transact official business at his apartment here and had a stenographer taking dictation much of the day, he is not yet well. A specialist from Johns Hopkins hospital, Baltimore, and Admiral Cary T. Grayson, the President's physician, were called into consultation today over the senator's condition, merely in order that no mistake might be made in the diagnosis made by Senator Watson's family physician. The result of their obserration will not be made known by them for several days. Working Hard. The senator has been going at high speed for a long time and especially cluring and since the recent campaign has been working very hard. Committee hearings and the handling of policies for the majority in the Senate have kept him exceedingly busy and, as he himself expresses it. "the old machine is rattling a little and needs some adjustment." Upon receipt of the opinion of Admiral Grayson and the Johns Hopkins specialist Senator Watson will be more fully reassured as to his condition.
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