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EMERGENCY TARIFF BILL HEARING SET Measure Will Be Considered Thursday to Tuesday by Finance Committee Senator Penrose Presides Today. BONUS HEARING JAN. 13

(By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, Jan. 4. Hearings on the house emergency tariff bill were decided upon today by the Senate finance committee. They will begin Thursday and end next Tuesday. The committee also .agreed to re-open hearing on the soldier bonus bill on Jan. 13. Chairman Penrose, presiding for the first time in 13 months, explained that his office had received many requests for further opportunity to discuss both the tariff measure and the soldier aid bill, and did not oppose the hearings. Members of the committee said however, that he had made ft clear that he was opposed to affirmative action of the Benate on the tariff measure. After the meeting. Senator Penrose dictated a statement saying that '"undoubtedly both measures would be reported to the Senate." However, he ventured no opinion as to the probable action there. Row Is Rumored. Although members of the committee declined to discuss in detail what had transpired behind the closed doors of the committee room, the impression went out that the session had developed something bordering on a row. One senator said, "there was sharp talk." Chances of the bill in the senate are believed not to have been improved by the return of the Pennsylvania senator to that body. While . Senator Penrose yesterday, without any definite expression of his attitlde on the measure, he indicated a desire to bury it in committee. FINANCE DISTRIBUTION IS FIXED BY BOARD Distribution of county finances among the banks of the county formed the chief topic of the meeting of, the county. finance..hoarL.at tbei'r regular meeting Monday afternoon. ' County Auditor Brooks announced the maximum distributions to the banks based on their capital stock and surplus. The maximum amount of money the county expects to have on hand at any time during the next two years was placed at $600,000 and the apportionment made from this. The banks and amounts they can carry follow: Second National bank of Richmond, $180,496.78; Dickinson Trust company of Richmond, $97,768.58; First National bank of Richmond, $90,248.39; Union National bank of Richmond. $75,206.99; American Trust and Savings bank of Richmond, $33,091.09; First National bank of Hagerstown. $18,801.74; First National bank of Cambridge City, $18,049.67; Centerville State bank of Centerville. $11,431.45; Wayne Trust company of Cambridge City, $15,041.39; Union Trust company of Hagerstown, $9,400.86; First National bank of Dublin, $9,024.83: First National bank of Williamsburg, $8,272.76; First National bank of Greensfork, $8,122.35; Farmer's State bank of Boston, $7,746.31; Fountain bank of Fountain City. $5.414.89; Northern Wayne bank of Economy, $5,264.33; Jackson Township bank, of Pershing, $3,609.32: Washington Township bank of Milton, $3,008.27. The county finance committee meets once every two years to make the apportionment. The banks then are required to furnish personal and surety bonds for certain percentages of the maximum totals. PACKERS' PROPOSAL DECISION SUSTAINED (Bv Associated Tress) WASHINGTON. Jan. 4. Government objections to the stock yard holdings divorcement plan submitted by the big packers under the recent decree were sustained today by Justice Stafford in the District Supreme court. Any acceptable plan must provide for early and complete divestment of all obnoxious holdings, the court held. Justice Stafford also sustained the government's contention that the deTee of divorcement may be made effective by receivership and sale. Unless the defendants are able to present a suitable plan for which time extensions were allowed the court served notice that such action would be taken Harding Inauguration To Cost Senate $50,000 (Bv Associates Press WASHINGTON. Jan. 4. Firty thousand dollars was the figure et today by the senate rules committees as necessary for congressional expenses in connection with the inauguration of President-elect Harding. Chairman Knox introduced the resolution proposing that as a. maximum fund. President Wilson Discusses Cuban Situation Today (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 4. President Wilson discussed the Cuban situation today with Acting Secretary Davis of the 6tate department. Later Dr. Carlos Manuel de Cespedes the Cuban minister, called on Mr. Davis at the department.

Kuhn, Former Local Man, Believes Peace is Now in Sight For Adriatic

PALLADIUM NEWS BUREAU. WASHINGTON, Jan. 4. Eviction of the Italian soldier poet. D'Annunzio, from Fiume will result in the establishment of an enduring peace along the Adriatic, in the opinion of Oliver Owen Kuhn, a prominent Washington newspaper man and a former resident of Richmond, Ind. Following the Paris Peace conference,'; where Kuhn represented a Washington newspaper, he spent several months in Italy, a part of the time the .guest of the Italian government, and in Jugoslavia. Kuhn began his newspaper career In Richmond, and for a time was city editor of the Palladium. Before coming to Washington, several years ago, he was engaged in newspaper work in Indianapolis and Cleveland. He is the son of the late Rev. Thomas Kuhn. formerly of Richmond. "As far as the outside world is concerned, Europe notably, there can be nothing but pleasure in seeing tho Fiume incident brought to a close," Kuhn says. "European foreign offices ever since the Fiume question arose have regarded it as a powder magazine to which was attached a quick burning fuse to anyone who might light it. Italy and Jugo-Slavia had been drifting toward war, particularly after the armistice. How close they were to war, I well know, having traveled over miles and miles of barricaded, wired and trenched hillsides, through Crotia and well into Dalmatia," Stride Forward. "Prolongation of uncertainties only heightened jealousies and suspicions," Kunhn added. "Ever there might arise war over a mere incident provoked by rabid partisans. The treaty of Rapallo, between Italy and Jugoslavia, which D'Annunzio refused to accept, removed these dangers. D'Annunzio had to be reckoned with before this treaty was enforced, and he has been reckoned with through the courage of the Italian government. A great stride has been taken toward not only the preservation of peace, but the perpetuation of friendly relations between those peoples who have so much in common on both sides of the Adriatic." Washington has had a good laugh over a letter Senator New of Indiana, received, from a colored constitutent, who asked for appointment either as registrar of the treasury or as minis ter to Haiti, adding that if neither of these posts was available, he would be content with appointment as a capitol guide, or as a capitol police man. Recalls Old Story. This story has reminded the older politicians in Washington, of -an ap plication ror appointment tne late senator Vorhees of Indiana received from a former Indiana circuit judge at the beginning of second Cleveland administration. The ex-judge said he wanted AGRICULTURE BOARD MEMBER ELECTED WITHOUT OPPOSITION (By Associated Press.) INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 4. Eight members of the State Board of Agri culture were elected today without opposition at the final showdown. The contest in two districts, which mark ed the campaign, ended before the votes were cast, the rivals of the successful candidates, apparently realizing in advance that their fight was lost. No open charges regarding the conduct of the election was made during the meeting. Five of the eight members were reelected these being G. R. Kemper of Columbus; Harry Moberly of Shelbyville; E. E. Phillips of Walton; Charles L. Smith of Montpelier, anda John Isenbarger of North Manchester. Three New Members. The three new members chosen are M. M. Coffing of Covington who succeeds Max Puett of Rockville; E. J. Barker of Thorntown to succeed I Walter Breaks of Crawfordsville, and Lynn Wilson of Fairmount to succeed A. B. Carter of Danville. Later in the day the board met to re-organize indications being that Thomas Grant of Lowell would be chosen president with S. W. Taylor of Boonville as vice president. It was also expected that Charles Kennedy and William Jones would tie re-elected recording and financial secretaries of the board. . NEW YORK BANDITS WORK UNDERGROUND (Br Associated Press) NEW YORK. Jan. 4 New York bandits apparently seeking new fields to conquer today transferred their activities under ground. Two unmasked youths walked Into the subway station at Seventh avenue and Fifty-fifth street, after midnight, pointed their revolvers at the ticket agent. Mrs. Ada Hoover, who promptly fainted, and scooped up $71 in change. When she recovered the men forced her to open the door of the ticket booth while they rifled the money drawer. Two passengers who came down the steps for a train a few moments later were held up by the couple and relieved of their money and Jewelry. After warning them to make no outcry, the youths calmly walked to the street and sauntered leisurely past a policeman. New Urges Resolution to Curb Enlistments (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 4. A resolution directing the secretary of war to stop enlistments in the army until the force is reduced to 175,000 was Introduced today by Senator New, Republican of Indiana.

a job with a good salary attached and, if necessary,- would accept a diplomatic post, but tht he preferred to remain in this country." "The republic is opportunity," he said In his letter. Senator Voorhees . explained to the applicant that all the foreign posts and nearly all the best home posts had been filled; that the best job on his list was a messenger's place in one of the departments.. That would do, the ex-judge informed the senator, and grabbed it. Horse In Washington. A short time after the former judge had assumed his duties as a messenger Senator Voorhees and a friend, so the tale goes, were walking through the department building in which the ex-Judge labored and they met him drawing a small truck loaded with books and documents. At a safe distance the senator told his friend the story about the former jurist, adding: "We have a great country. The republic is opportunity. A county judge in Indiana, a horse in Washington." It is reported in Washington that a large number of Indiana people will come to Washington in a special Pullman train March 4, to attend the innauguration ceremonies. They are to be quartered on the train during their stay in the capitol. The special train is to start from Indianapolis, it is stated, over the Pennsylvania lines.

AWAITS ARCHITECT'S REPORT ON PLANS Wayne county jnemorial committee is awaiting a report from Guy A. Study, consulting architect, before making its recommendations to the county commissioners. With the appointment of the committee a year ago, work has been brought forward steadily, according to Paul Comstock, chairman. As the committee Is agreed upon the kind of building to be erected, a recommendation embodying these points and giving a complete description will be submitted to the Wayne county commissioners. A state memorial committee also will pass upon the plans in accordance with a law requiring this proceedure. Immediately following the report to the county commissioners, petitions will be circulated among the taxpayers of the county urging them to endorse the movement. Mr. Comstock laid stress upon the fact that each individual will know exactly what he is backing, and that each petition will have a cut of the proposed structure printed upon it. It is to be a matter governed entirely by . the citizens lot this county, , according to Mr. ' Com1 stock. ' . Trustees Supervise Work Providing the county commissioners approve the project as outlined, they will appoint five trustees to be In charge of the construction work. Three trustees will be named by the county commissioners and two by the judge of the circuit court. Funds are to be raised, according to l&w, by one of two methods. Either a direct levy which will cover a series of years until the total amount is raised, or the county can make a bond issue not to exceed 20 years. In either event, said Mr. Comstock, it will not lay a heavy burden upon any individual. In a general way the arrangement of the interior of the building will be as follows: An auditorium will be built on the ground floor, with a seating capacity of about 2,500 . A balcony will also be a part of the auditorium arrangement. In the basement will be one large meeting room to be used for public meetings and organization gatherings. A modern, well equipped kitchen for banquets and social occasions will be provided here. As this building will be as much a county project as a city, the people of all parts of the county will have opportunity to use it at will. The room probably will accommodate 600 persons. Two other rooms will be adjoining the big room, each with a capacity of approximately 200 persons. In the front part of the building on the second floor, a modern equipment which will provide for banquets and social occasions will be placed. Rooms here will also be for the use of patriotic organizations. Complete plans as coceived by the memorial committee will be made known when the committee is prepared for active work. ELECTORS CONVENE (By Associated Press) ALBANY, N. Y., Jan. 4 The New York state electoral college composed of forty-one men and four women, will meet here Monday to cast ballots as electors for Warren G. Harding for president and Calvin Coolidge for vice president. Engraved ballots in the form of a card will be used. Weather Forecast For Indiana, by the United States W.st bw Dnrn -floTirnllv fair tn.' night and Wednesday. Colder Wednesday. For Wayne County, by W. E. Moore Partly cloudy and somewhat unsettled tonight and Wednesday. Fair at Intervals; colder Wednesday. Weather Conditions A storm is crossing southern Canada and in the northern states; while fair weather prevails over the southern and central states, with temperatures considerable above normal for the season. It is getting colder over the north and western states. Yesterday. Maximum 50 Minimum 27 s Today. ; Noon '. 53 Special Notice. Hereafter the siren will be blown only in case of decided cold weather. The signal will be given in flashes in succession, and will be given from six lo 36 hours before the cold ' wave Is expected.

FORD URGES COUNCIL TO CUT OFF SALARY OF LIGHT MANAGER

Councilman A. J. Ford upset the routine of the council session Monday night when he demanded that the salary fixed tor the superintendent of the light plant be abandoned, for the ensuing year. The ordinance for fixing the salaries ' of city officials for the year 1921 liad received its second reading. Before' Mr. Ford would vote for the ordinance he looked up the time specified! for debating such questions. A misunderstanding was found and the . votes for the third reading were re-1 scinded to allow Councilman Ford his opportunity to protest. ! "That our light plant has been mis-! managed has been shown by reports of a special committee from this council, and a citizens' committee. Following this disclosal the board of works chose ' a man in whom we have confidence, j That mad made a fair report, and in it, he backed up the assertions of our investigating committees. I believe this man knows his business, and I would be willing to give him $5,000 a year instead of paying $2,400 annually to the man who has been proven incompetent. Urrjes Expense Cut. "I do not believe it is right "to this city to give $2,400 a year to our present superintendent, and pay over $5,400 to J. D. Lyons, who was employed recently to supervise the plant for a year. In private business Mr. Dillon would have been turned from his job. He has made the plant almost a fail-i ure during the past three years. I say j we are duty bound to safe-guard that : plant in every possible way; that Is j the reason I vote against tnis man wno has proven his incompetency. It is up to us, gentlemen, to vote down that $50 a wctek to the superintendent. It is money out of the pockets of citizens of Richmond." At the opening sentences of Mr Ford's renewal of the attack upon tfce 1 light plant superintendent, Mayor Zimmerman hastily called a Jialt long enough to appoint Councilman Williams to the bench. He then left sayine he had another engagement. When !- . J lota, 1 hatchets had been sheathed. Walterman Talks. Councilman Walterman lined up behind the declarations of Mr. Ford. "The position was given only to pay a political debt," said Mr. Walterman, "and it is nothing but a political plum. Tf fa nnf erk mnph tho fault nf thft man 1 accepting the position, as it is that of the man conferring the place. We have not, as the mayor says, fought him, but we are fighting for the people of Richmond." During the discussion that followed it was brought out that until three weeks ago, Mr. Dillon had not bad jurisdiction over'Jefferys, bis chief engineer, since last June. Baltz Bescher. city controlleriSaid vthaU Mr. Dillon had told him that he had had no authority over bis engineer. This raised the question as to whether Mr. Dillon was only paid to look after the books at the light plant office, or whether he also was responsible for the management of the lighting current. Settle Controversy. Settlement of the controversy was reached when it was pointed out that an appropriation for the salary of a superintendent was necessary if the city hoped to have a light plant superintendent. With this understanding, the ordinance was passed. Two factions were present at the third reading of the ordinance for annexing Benton Heights to the city of Richmond. One side maintained the majority of property owners of Benton Heights were against annexation, while the other group was as emphatic in declaring the majority were for it. Property holders representing both factions made pleas for and against the project. The matter was set aside until the next council meeting. PACIFIC FLEET SAILS AWAY TO MANEUVERS (By Associated Press) SAN DIEGO, Cal., Jan. 4. Nearly 40 warships of the Pacific fleet are to steam out of this port Friday for Central and South American waters to take part in the joint maneuvers with the Atlantic fleet next monh. The sixth battleship division under commander of Rear Admiral Josiah McKean was scheduled to leave San Francisco today and to join the Eighth division off Point Loma here Friday. While steaming south these divisions will be joined by several battleships which have been moving along the Mexican coast 25 miles southwest of San Diego. Nine vessels of the mine sweeping and mine laying squadron which will be based permanently in Hawaiian waters are scheduled to sail from San Francisco and San Pedro today. Plans have been made for the Pacific and Atlantic fleets to leave Balboa, canal zone Jan. 24 for Valparaiso and Callao. From Feb. 18 to 25, the crews will engage in inter-fleet athletic contests in Panama. HEDGING IN GRAIN IS OPPOSED BY FARMERS (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 4. The hedging system long followed in the grain, trade was opposed today by Representatives of farmers' organizations, who appeared at the first of a series of extended hearings by the house agriculture committee on bills designed to put a heavy tax on strictly speculative dealing. There was no evidence, however, to indicate that the organizations want the governmrt to abolish grain exchanges, and while some witnesses declared present '' conditions were "bad," they were unable to offer offhand substitute plans which might afford greater protection to the grower. It was stated that representatives of the Chicago Board of Trade would present their side of the case next week or later.

3,500,000 Babies StarvingWhat Will You Do About It? By LEWIS G. REYNOLDS (Wayne County Chairman European Relief Council) No' appeal which has been made to this Christian community since the outbreak of the great war should receive more spontaneous response than Mr. Herbert Hoover's mercy call- for Immediate funds for saving the lives of the millions of young children in Central Europe. The time is now! The need is pressing! Next week, next month may be too late. With all the money which Mr. Hoover may hope to obtain, only the most urgent cases can be reached. "Unless aid is rendered at once, there will follow a tragedy so vast as to be unspeakable." For the sake of economy and to insure quick and positive action, Mr. Hoover has been placed at the head of what is called the European Relief Council, which combines the charitable activities of the following organizations: The American Red Cross, the American Friends Committee (Quakers), the Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, the Council of Churches of Chri3t, the Knights of Columbus, the Y. M. C. A. and the Y. W. C. A. At your comfortable fireside this evening try to visualize the dreadful plight of these little ones whom Mr. Hoover seeks to save Innocents who are In no way responsible for the calamity which brought about their present condition. They are suffering today from "hunger, cold and the accompanying pestilence. Immediate action on the part of the charitably inclined Is absolutely necessary. Delay means a little more suffering and finally death. The humane and Christian community of Wayne county is appealed to for funds for this worthy cause. One dollar will save the life of a child until the next European harvest. Voluntary subscriptions may be sent to the Wayne County Committee for European Relief, 1000 Main street, Robert E. Huen, secretary-treasurer, or to the newspapers or banks of Richmond. Don't put it off a single day. He gives twice who gives quickly. Use the blank printed below, as every penny of expense must be saved: 1 EUROPEAN RELIEF COMMISSION ! ' Herbert Hoover, Chairman I 1000 Main Street, Richmond, Ind. ' I 1 I I hereby subscribe $ for feeding and medical care' of 3,500,000 starving children of Europe. , 1 NAME I 1 , ADDRESS I (Wayne County, Indiana) .

RE VIVE WAR FINANCE CORPORATION BY VOTE OF HOUSE, 250 TO 56 (Bv Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 4. The resolution reviving war finance corporation became, a a.w today with, its adoption by the hbuseovef President Wilson's veto. The senate overrode the veto yesterday. The vote in the house was 250 to 56 with three voting present or 37 more than the required two-thirds majority. The vote was taken without debate afer Representavtle Mondell, the Republican leader, had stated that since all members realized that the president had raised no new question it seemed wise to proceed to vote without discussion. Officials of the war finance corporation said today the corporation would be revived immediately but that necessarily sometime must elapse before the actual making of new loans would begin. Some of them thought the time might be too much. Clear Up Preliminaries. Funds for making the loans must be raised by a bond issue. It was stated, and other preliminary matters, must be cleared up. While the corporation has a book balance with the treasury of about $375,000,000 officials said the use of this money for loan purposes would necessitate the issuance of treasury certificates of indebtedness and that an Issuance of corporation bonds probably would be decided upon instead. Taking up the bill immediately upon its return with the president's message yesterday the senate voted 53 to 5, or 19 more thana the necessary twothirds to pass the measure over the veto. 214 PERSONS KILLED IN STEAMER WRECK (By Associated. Press.) MADRID, Jan. 4. Two hundred and fourteen persons lost their lives when the Spanish steamer Santa Isabel was wrecked near Villagarcia Saturday night, says a telegram received here from the governor . of Pontevedro. Fifty-six persons were saved, but many of them were injured. Captain Muniz Ricueldi, the captain of the f ssel. was severely hurt and it is not expected he will recover Many bodies have been washed ashore and in seeral cases .whole families were drowned. Among vthe saved was an infant three years old, whose parents are believed to be dead. Latest dispatches from Cadiz state the ship was driven on the rocks during a tremendous storm and a large number of deaths are attributed to the fact that the passengers had been confined to their cabins because of the violence of the tempest, many of them being asleep. Non-Partisans, Independents t Struggle in North Dakota (By Associated Press) BISMARCK, N. D.. Jan. 4. Indications pointed to a bitter struggle between Independent forces and Nonpartisan league members when the North Dakota legislature met in regular session today. The Independents had offered to cooperate with the non-parisians but efforts to arrange a "harmony" program apparently has failed. Both houses met and organized today. Interest centered in election of a speaker of the house. The candidate of the Independents, who claim to have a majority in the house, is L. L. TwichelL of Fargo, while Walter Maddock of Montralll county had the support of the opposing.

Fashionable Thief Loots Church People; Promises to Return (By Associated Press) CHICAGO, Jan. 4. Members of the Episcopal church at Winnetka, a fashionable North Shore suburb, are mystified as to the identity of the elderly gentleman who occupied a front pew Sunday morning after he had visited

the choir room and secured all the valuables from, the overcoats of the choir members. Missing articles Included the pas tor's monogramed silver cigarette case, a derby hat. and sums in cash ranging from car fare to $10. The thief was first espied by Mrs. Archibald Shaw, the choir mother, who taw him in the choir cloakroom. He explained that he was attending the services and lost his way. Later he was noticed among the congregation. As the man left the church an usher shook hands with him and asked him to return. He promised to do so. MILLIONS FOR SUPPLIES SPENT BY RAILROADS IN 1920; IS REPORT (By Associated Press) WASHINGON, Jan. 4. During the year 1920. the railroads of the country spent $349,500,000 for new equipment, according to figures announced today by Robert S. Binkard, of the Association of Railway executives. The largest item of expenditure was $135,000,000 for 45,000 freight cars, and the railroads. Mr.Binkard said, now are trying to secure an additional total of Purchase of 15,000 refrigerator cars at a cost of $67,800,000 and 1.500 new locomotives at a cost of $105,000,000, is planned, and contracts have already been let for 10,200 passenger cars to cost $42,000,000, he said. In addition to equipment contracted for by the railroads, the Pullman company, Mr. Binkard said, is building 800 new cars, none having been bujlt during federal control. Mr. Binford declared it would be impossible for the railroads to make large capital expenditures even if the new freight and a passenger rate3 bring the roads a 6 per cent return as they would be forced to go Into a seven and eight per cent money market to secure needed funds. Cardinal Gibbons Enjoys Refreshing Night's Sleep (By Associated Press) BALTIMORE. Jan. 4. The improvement . in Cardinal Gibbons' condition which permitted his return home yesterday, continued this morning, it was stated at the archiepiscopal residence. He enjoyed a refreshing night's sleep after an absence of nearly a month at the home of friends in Western Maryland where he became seriously ill. and was said to be "doing very well." Obrezon's Physicians Worried About His Health (By Associated Press.) MEXICO CITY, Jan. 4. Physicians attending President Obregon are concerned over his health, and have ordered him to take a complete rest. As a result the president left the city yesterday afternoon for a vacation of several days in the state of Michoacan, which has a more salubrious climate than the capital. General Obregon was accompanied by a large working staff and several members of the diplomatic corps, who will be his guests. . The first stopping place has not been announced, but it ie believed the president will go to Cuernavaca and j thence to Uruapan.

RELIEF WORK ORGANIZED IN THIS COUNTY Headquarters Established at Tenth and Main Attention Called to Hoover's Plea for Starving Children. NICHOLSON" SPEAKS

Headquarters for the local campaign for European relief funds have been established at Fulghum's music store. Tenth and Main streets.' Those m charge of the county drive, Mr. Rey nolds aid Mr. Heun, were both out of the city Tuesday, but State Represen tative Stormont is in charge of prepa rations. ... Orders were given Tuesday morning for signs announcing that the music shop was the central office for con tributions for Wayne county. They were to be placed conspicuously on the front of the building by Tuesday night j The European Relief Council has pledged itself to pay every penny re ceived for child-feeding. Expenses of the program that are incurred in America, including the cost of collec tion of the fund and home office upkeep, are to be met from the proceeds of the American Relief Administration Food Draft sale. Hoover's Plea Attention is called to the plea from Herbert Hoover, chairman of the -Eu ropean Relief Council, to the need of rising to the occasion with a contribution of $33,000,000, which will -be used to feed 3,500,000 undernourished children of central Europe until the next harvest At the present time these children receive one hot meal a day and some clothing. In order to prevent 17,000 institutions, all of which are under the American flag, from closing their doors within 60 days eight of the largest American welfare organizations have formed the European Relief Council to raise the $33,000,000 fund. "One dollar will feed a child for a month and $10 will save a child's life," Mr. Hoover says. S." Edgar Nicholson who returned recently from work in the main office of the European Relief Council, at New York, gave a vivid account of the needs in eastern and central Europe at the Rotary club meeting, Tuesday. Great Project. "It is one of the greatest Tjumanitarian projects, and one of the biggett Christian endeavors ever attempted by this country," said Mr. Nicholson, speaking of the feeding of the starving little ones of the stricken countries. "A great deal is said about reestablishing European credit. To successfully carry out the raising of $33,000,000 for relief work is one of the best ryeans of accomplishing this." Mr. Nicholson then quoted Herbert Hoover, chairman of the council, as saying. "I would rather have the American flag planted in the hearts of the millions of European children than have the American flag flying from every citadel in Europe." He pointed out that such service from America would live in the hearts of those suffering children for generations, and would be a source of ever-lasting friendship. Tells Conditions. To relieve all doubt as to the genuineness of the need In Europe, Mr. Nicholson told of actual conditions related by men of various bodies affiliated with the relief council. He read -a quotation, "As the fathers and mothers of America were looking forward to providing gifts on Christmas for their children, the fathers and mothers ol pentral Europe were wondering which child they could best spare, so as to give food to those whom they decided to keep." A suggestion was made by - Mr. Nicholson that four-minute men be named to make appeals in churches and amusement houses in behalf of the campaign. He also called attention to the fact that all of the heads of the national Rotary organization had endorsed the movement. A special meeting of the Rotary club is expected to be held within a day or two to hear the report of the committee on European relief, it was announced. Joseph Hill is chairman of the committee. . COLBY STARTS HOME PLEASED WITH TRIP BUENOS AIRES. Jan. 4. Bainbridge Colby. American Secretary of State, and his party left Buenos Aires tonight on their return trip to the United States. The secretary boarded the Uruguayan cruiser Uruguay which was conveyed by the Argentine cruiser Libertad. and will transfer to the battleship Florida, which is waiting in Uruguayan waters. The voyage to the United States was expected to be without -stop. - . Before leaving Mr. Colby told the Associated Press he bad been tremendously impressed by the cordiality or the welcome extended him at the. cap itals of Brazil, Uruguay and Argentine. Immediately after the departure, of the secretary. Infante Fernando De Ba-. veira, who represented Spain at the Magellan celebration at Punta Arenas, Chile, last month, arrived here." ' President Irigoyen returned SecretaryColby's oflicial call yesterday afternon remaining for more than an hour. This is said to have been longer than any similar visit he has paid a foreign envoy during his administration. ; , - v AGED BANKER SUCCUMBS. POM FRET, Conn., Jan. 4. Darius Matheson, 71, long identified with banking interests in Nebraska,' died here last night. After retiring from business , some months since, Mr. Mathewson made bis : home-here, an ancestor having had the original grant of land In Pomfret. : . ... . -, p