Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 46, Number 97, 3 March 1921 — Page 1

THE VOL. XLVI., No. 97 Palladium, Est. 1831. Consolidated with Sun -Telegram. 1107. RICHMOND, IND:, THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 3, 1921. SINGLE COPY 3 CENTS GIVE GERMANY TILL MONDAY; COUNCIL FIRM Must Guard Inaugural Bible With Their Lives TUBERCULOSIS HOSPITAL BILL UP TO M'CRAY Harding's New "Front Porch"

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HARDING IS GREETED BY WASHINGTON Goes Into Conference With Officials on Inaugural CeremoniesRemains in Hotel May Visit Wilson.

Tell German Delegates Immediate Steps Will Follow Country's Refusal of Fundamental Conditions. TO WAlfWHARDING

(By Associated Press) LONDON, March 3. Germany was today given until Monday noon to accept the fundamental conditions laid down by the supreme allied council at Paris. The German delegates were informed by the allied representatives today that if Germany does not accept these terms, the allies will take immediate steps. The first will be the occupation by allied troops of the cities of Buisburg and Duesseldorf and the Ruhr region of Germany, which contains important mines and iron plants. Second, each allied country will place such a tax on German merphandise as It may deem proper. Third, a customs boundary along the Rhine, under allied control, will be established. One Modification The German delegation was informed that the only modification of the Paris reparation decisions permitted to Germany would be as regarded conditions of payment, such as a reduction of the period of annuities from 42 years to 30 years. Germany's counter proposals, which were submitted to the allies on Tuesday, were not susceptible of examination. Premier Lloyd George told Dr. Walter Simons, head of the German delegation, in substance, after today's session of the conference had assembled at St. James' palace at noon. Mr. Lloyd George said the attitude taken by the German empire regarding reparations was. in addition, a grave violation of the obligations of Germany toward the allies, lie reminded the German representatives that their government had not fulfilled the treaty of Versailles relative to coal deliveries, disarmament, the pay ment of twenty billion marks in gold and the punishment of German officers and soldiers accused of crimes during the war. Much Speculation, There was much speculation today whether upon the announcement of allied decisions the Germans would produce an alternative scheme which they ! were credited with having in readiness. Two members of the German delegation had been quoted by interviewers as having made statements diametrically opposed relative to this hypothetical plan. The Laborite Herald stated today a time limit was granted the Germans because Premier Lloyd George was unwilling to take irretrievable steps until the inauguration of Presidentelect Harding, who is expected to expound the new American administration's foreign policy in his address in Washington on Friday. Here Turks Friday. Turkish and Greek representatives will be heard by the allies on Friday. At that time Premier Kalogerpoulos. head of the Greek delegation to the near east conference, will, it is said, inform th allies that his government has been unable to accept the plan for an investigation of conditions in Thrace and Smyrna by an inter allied commission. Djavid Bey, foreign minister of the Turkish government in Constantinople, arrived here yesterday. BERLIN, March 3. Banking circles today gave no indication of apprehension regarding future progress of the reparation conference in London, nor was there any apparent uneasiness in the Bourse. In both quarters there was a prevalent feeling that Germany's counter proposals were not fully understood by the entente leaders iiiiun their first presentation by Dr. Simons. Quotations on the Bourse were remarkably firm in the face of a flood of alarming reports from London and Paris, and there was a lively speculation in foreign exchange, the demand for American dollars predominating. Criticize Manner. The manner in which the Gorman counter proposals were formulated came in for a measure of criticism, notwithstanding the fact that experts of the foreign, financial and economic departments had been engaged with the cabinet for a week or more before the German reply was drafted. The claim was advanced in banking circles that an unbiased perusal of the Gorman reply did not warrant hasty adverse judgments, such as were reported from London and Paris. It was declared the German proposals represented a liberal reparation settlement. Deny Reports. There was official denial today of reports that the German counter otters were represented as an equivalent of the 226.000,000,000 marks demanded in the Paris terms but that this sum, rediscounted, represented the present capital of 50,000,000,000 marks. The latter sum was made a basis for the present German offer, it was said. Carl Bergmann, financial export with the German representatives in London has pointed out that 50,000,000,000 gold marks paid in 30 years would be the sum Germany was willing to acknowledge as her reparation obligation. Short Period. It was said the total represented more than one half of the 42 annuities demanded in the Paris program, but was payable in a considerably shorter period. Germany's ability to pay this total was largely dependent upon the revival of her export activities, and, as this revival was likely to be slow, (Continued on Page Sixteen)

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The photographs show, above, left to right, George D. Montgomery, past master of the Masons; Adolph Geering, past master; present Master Norderdonk of St. John's lodge, and John J. Morrow, past master. Below, the historic Bible opened at Genesis 49 and 50, the portion over which Harding will take oath of office.

Local Man Seeks Federal Place; lorn Marshall Says His Farewell

I A I,!., A 1)1 I'M XKWS Bl'RCAV WASHINGTON, March 3. Very few Indiana people are in Washington to witness the inauguration of President Harding. The capital is thronged but for the most part they are people who live near the city. In former years thousands of people from Indiana and other middle western states have flocked to Washington to attend inaugurations, but the inauguration of Mr. Harding has carried no appeal to Indiana folk, mainly due to two facts, it is thought, the extreme simplicity of tomorrow's ceremonies and excessive railroad fares. Four years ago one-way fare from .Richmond, JLatU. to .WashiagtonJ including Pullman accommodations, was a little less than J20, whereas the cost is now approximately 533. Leaders Drift In. Quite a few Indiana Republican leaders have been drifting into Washington since the first of the week, but with them witnessing the PREDENT WILSON" WILL PRACTICE LAW (P.v AFsoolatPd Press) WASHINGTON, March 3 President Wilson formally announced today that he "would rerume the practice of law," in partnership with Bainbridge Colby, the retiring secretary of state. The firm will maintain offices in New York and Washington. The announcement was made at the White house in the following statement: "President Wilson made the an nouncement that at the conclusion of i his term of office he would resume the practice of law forming a partnership with the secretary of state, Bainbridge Colby. The firm will have offices in New York and Washington." BUREAU OF MINES TO CONTROL EXPLOSIVES (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, March 3. The bureau of mines resorted today to a wartime, measure giving it control over all importations of explosives, to stop the Germans from flooding this country with low grade detonators used for commercial purposes. The bureau requested the customs officials to hold up all shipments of detonators, it was announced and to send samples to laboratories of the bureau for tests. Detonators used by farmers and other non-experts usually for such purposes as ditch digging and stump blowing sent here by German manufacturers are of such low grade as to constitute a serious danger, it was said. Weather Forecast MOORE'S SPECIAL FORECAST Fair. Below Freezing Tonight. Cold weather will continue with temperatures several degrees below freezing in Richmond and vicinity. Generally fair during the next 36 hours. For Indiana: By the United States Weather Bureau. Fair tonight and Friday; colder tonight; freezing temperatures. Temperatures for Yesterday. Maximum 59 Minimum 38 Today. Noon 34 Weather Conditions. Cloudy and unsettled weather continues over the central and eastern states this morning but the weather is clearing over the Great Lakes. Zero weather in northern Minnesota and several degrees below zero in Manitoba and portions of Canada. Heavy rains at Indianapolis yesterday, 1.09 inches in less than 24 hours time. Hot weather in the far southwestern states; 90 degrees at Phoenix, Arizona, and 82 at Fresno, California.

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inauguration will be a side issue. Their main object in coming to Washington at this time is to discuss with Senators Watson and New the question of distribution of federal patronage in Indiana, particularly the "big four" jobs, namely, collector of internal revenue for Indiana, collector of (Continued on Page Two) SUPPOSED MANEUVER WOULD INVOLVE U. S, IN PANAMA TANGLE (By Associated Fress) PANAMA, March 3. Costa Rican forces are being rushed to the Coto district between this country and Costa Rica, where Panama and Costa Rican troops have been engaged in hostilities, it is said, in dispatches to the government here. ' A steamer, it is said, has been at Punta Arenas taking on troops and munitions, and it is believed the Costa Uicans planned to land these forces on the eastern shore of Borica Point, a projection of land which marks the j Pacific end of the boundary between Panama and Costa Rica. i-orces rnreaienea. Should this maneuver be carried out, the Panaman forces which recently captured Costa Rican units occupying Coto, to the northeast, would be in danger of being cut off from their base of supplies. Chief significance of such a move on the part of Costa Rica, however, would appear to center around the fact that it would involve the United States since the shore east of Burica Point was given to Panama j under the. arbitration rnlintr of Phiff Justice White, which was handed down in 1914. It has been understood here that the United States department of state has been resting upon the inter-pre-tatfon of treaties obligating the Unit-! ed States to protect the territorial in tegrity of Panama. Another Possibility. Another possibility that the United States may become "involved is found in rpnnrta tint Pnsla T?iVa roinfnw. reinforc ing her garrisans at the Atlantic end of the frontier. The United Fruit company owns extensive banana plantations, and has railroads extending southerly from Puerto Limon into Panama. It ha been learned this rnrnnratinn : will be almost certain to request the j protection ot United State;- troops it Costa Rica should decide to take over these linvs for military purposes. Report Demonstrations. i Travelers arriving here from Costal Rica, report anti-American demonstra-! tions iu San Jose, Puerto Limon. Cartago, and Ileredia on Feb. 27 and Feb. 28. A strict censorship has been established here and little is known of; the movements of Panama volunteer forces, but it is learned a shipment of i rifles is expected from Peru in a few i days and that they will be used forj arming newly recruited forces. Thei capture of another Costa Rican vessel,; with 100 men on board, was officially announced here yesterday. Fair Weather, Freezing Temperature for Friday WASHINGTON, March 3 Fair.! weather with temperature close to freezing will prevail here tomorrow during inauguration, a special forecast by the weather bureau today made known. The sky was overcast today and flags and bunting on government, and other buildings dropped with the weight of moisture gathered during a night of slow, steady rain. INDIANAPOLIS. March 3 Freezing temperature was forecast for tonight and early tomorrow by the local weather bureau here today The temperature, it was said, would drop to about 25 above zero, t was believed however, that warmer weather would follow on Saturday. Jf

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for Wayne County Passed Gift of $50,000 Bonds Can Be Accepted. SOLONS RUSH THE WORK Word wag received from Senator McConaha Thursday that house bill 177 legalizing a $30,000 annuity for the tuberculosis hospital for this county had been passed Wednesday afternoon. The bill now awaits the signature of Governor McCray. . Bonds Offered. Some time ago, Wayne county was offered $50,000 worth of government bonds, for the erection of a hospital of this type, provided the county would pay the donors the regutar rate of interest on their gift until their death, and also that the county would raise an equal sum to go with the gift. Because there was some doubt as to the legality of the county's action in such a case, a special bill was drafted by Attorney Denver C. Harlan of this city, and it was this bill which was passed Wednesday without a dissenting vote or an amendment. Although it is designed to apply to the case of Wayne county in particular, it is effective all over the state. May Start Work. "Work on the new hospital can now start at once" said Attorney Harlan Thursday. "The passing of this bill makes it possible for the county authorities to make their plans for the new building, advertise for bids and get the construction work under way." The site of the proposed hospital is on a farm a few miles south of Richmond, where 250 acres was given the county some time ago. Thus at a cost of $50,000, the county Is to become the owner of a 250-acre farm valued at approximately that amount, and a hospital building worth $100,000. INDIANAPOLIS. Ind.. March 3. ! Under rush orders the state legislature todav 8tarted a drive to clean house before adjournment ivxt Monday night. Leaders were certain, however, thtat some of the proposed legislation was doomed to the discard and the house steering committee gave priority in .house consideration to 24 bills. A legislative jam was threatening the house but the senate was resting easier, though leaders feared a mass of bills from the, house might tie them ttrf Tn -lofig sessions for he rest of the session. No senate bills were in the steering committee's preferred list, but some were expected to be added later. Half way down the list of 24 bills to get the right of way in the house was Representative Barker's measure to create a new central board of five trustees for Indiana and Purdue universities and the state normal school to supplant the present individual boards. Leaders would not predict what would happen to this measure. Others Ion the preferred list were regarded by leaders as le?s important, many being of local application only. HOLLARN WOULD HAVE BISON HERD IN PARK A bison herd for Gln Miller park is Ihe latest plan of Ed Hollarn, park superintendent. Application for a male bison from the herd at the JV'fhita Forestry Reserve at Cache, -'Kia... as iuau iiiuimy .urn n iui.is secured two cows will be purchased as a start for a herd. The facilities at Glen Miller park are good for caring for the bison. A large Portion of the nark is available and wou1d Probably be enclosed, according to Mr. Hollarn Kfforts to prpprve the bison are being m?de by the government ard it is thoueht very likply that nirhmonrl DP ablp to "re ,,,e a".'"1 to M Tn coiiPd'on or animal.-., aireau started at tl;e park. STRIKE IN ARGENTINA BUENOS ATTJKS. March 3 A general Ftrike effective at midnicht. tonight has been railed by workers of the province of Cordoba as a protest npinst measures taken by the provinrial government against worker' un ion? The situntion in Cordoba Citv is admitted to be serious, and trouble is expected there. r Whv Richmond is the Best Place in Which to Live nl n Pnllndtnm rnrter rH InirrTlPTT eroo nt rnntim to find out bj- tlit-y llkr lo live licrr. A Richmond citizen Thursday said: "A journey through the outskirts of Richmond will bring home to many people the advantages of living in a city of this size, as compared with the larger centers, such as Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Buffalo, and the like. Richmond has no slum district. Tenements are a minus quantity. "It is in these outlying sections that Richmond is bringing up a class of citizens that will prove a credit to the city. Despite the fact that they are on the outskirts of the town, there is an opportunity for them to mix with the civic activities of the city, and in this way grow to realize their responsibility as an American citizen."

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weeks of untiring efforts this so-called "front porch" was finally completed. I Many additional features which are comparatively new were installed to!

give the public the greatest possible aid in hearing and viewing the ceremonies at the capitol.

Sanction Rail Strike For 16 Brotherhoods r.y Associated 1'restO CHICAGO, March S. Sanction for 16 railroad brotherhoods and unions to call strike of employes of the Atlanta. Birmingham and Atlantic Railway was despatched to local representatives of the unions, following a midnight conference of heads of the organizations here, it was announced today. HOUSE ARRANGES CLARK'S FUNERAL fRV Associated Press) WASHINGTON, . March 3. The house of representatives had completeaTrrranserirentflt6'day ' for Ttmeral services in the house chamber Satur-1 rtv mnt-nlncr for It Tat minnrltv! leader and former speaker. Champ Clark, who died here yesterday after a brief illness. The services which will be held at 10:30 o'clock will be a tribute of respect such as has been paid only , a few times in the history i of the American congress. It will be I the first time the house chamber has ! been used for such a purpose since ! 1914. when services were held for the late Sereno E. Payne, for more than 30 years a representative from New York. The body of the former speaker will lie in state in the capitol rotunda before the services. Doth houses of congress voted to appoint committees to attend the O v --' neral as representatives spective bodies. of their reAkron Rubber Company Delays Financial Meeting (By Associated Press) AKRON, O., March 3. Failure of small creditors to assent to the readjustment details in the proposed refinancing plan, has caused a postponment of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber company stockholder's meeting from March 4 until March 15, it was announced today. Reports Indicate Soviet i Have Suppressed Revolt (Rv Assoriated Tres." 1 L.ONDOX. March ?.. Latest reports 1 received by the British government tfrd to show that the Russian soviet ' government troops have suppressed j the revolt in Petrorad and Moscow, ; Cecil B. Harmsworth, under secretary i for foreign affairs stated in the house j of commons today. Indiana Coal Operators are Under $10,000 Bond (fly A"wi.ited Pres) INDIANAPOLIS. March 3 Indiana coal operators under indictment on cbavges of violating the Sherman antitrust law through a conspiracy with miners nnd retailers to increase soft i . . : . . . ,1 - 1 t jsli t Mark S;on. I SUe. mahai! and-gave bond of $10,000 each fo their release. i William Wilson is Member of Commission 'Bv Associated Press). WASHINGTON, March 3. Williarn i B. Wilson, the retiring secretary of labor, was appointed today by President Wilson as a member of the international joint commission to succeed Oheidiah Gardiner, of Maine, whose resignation has been received by the president. It was announced at the white house that Mr. Wilson had accepted the post. Glass Tank Bursts; Plant is Destroyed (By Associated Press) BARNES VILLE, O, March -3.-When a tank filled with molten glass burst early today, fire started which destroyed the , Kearns-Gorsuch Glass plant here with a loss estimated at $700,000. A warehouse filled with finished ware also was destroyed. The plant employed 400 persons. Last Friday the Roby Cigar factory wa3 destroved by fire with a loss of $200,000. 4

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NAVAL APPROPRIATION PASSAGE ABANDONED BY SEN. POINDEXTER (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, March 3. Hope of passing the naval appropriation bill at this session, was abandoned today by Senator Poindexter, Republican, of Washington, who has been in charge of it and the senate proceeded to other business. .The army appropriation bill, one of the three big supply measures of the total of 13 yet remaining to be passed, having broken through the senate jam last night when that body approved a compromise with the house fixing the army strength next year at 156,000, a'pP?ard certain of final Passage The huse whlch Originally fixed raised by the senate to 175,000 was expected to approve the compromise fig ure without delay. The sundry civil

budget, however, still was held up by oath of office and deliver his inaugurthe senate and houre deadlock over.al address. Washington police made tiP $10 000.000 aDDronriation for the: final nrpnaratlnnn fnr Vi-jnHlino- ih

Wilson dam at Muscle Shoals, Ala. Bonus To Die. That the soldier bonus bill would be included among the measures to die with this congress was made practically certain yesterday when Senator Thomas, Democrat, Colorado, after withholding unanimous consent for the bill's consideration frankly stated that I i , .1 . i . . J jr . 1 fu-:"B wuum use h" Cumber, Republican, North Dakota, then announced he would abandon his attempt to bring it to a vote. The house will interrupt its crowded near-adjournment program tonight at 8 o'clock for an hour to be given over to eulogies of its late, minority leader and former speaker. Champ Clark, who died here yesterday. KIT CHIN TO BECOME DEMOCRATIC LEADER (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. March 3. Democratic members of the house were' advised today that Representative Kitchin.' of North Carolina, who became minority leader of the house yesterday through the death of Representative Champ Clark was rapidly recovering from his recent ill news. Mr. Kitchin liis physicians announced would be able to resume his seat at the extrasession to be called, probably early in April. ENGLISH SHIPBUILDING SUFFERING SETBACK Associated press) .' LONDON. March 3. Almost 20 per of sbiMdin bthvacant, writes a. shipbuilding correspon j dent of the Morning Post, and Phipbullders have no contracts on band for shiDs to.be laid down. Shortly. as the ships under construction are comDlcted. he declares, the number of vacant berths will be increased.:Within the -last 12 months twice as many i orders have t?en cancelled aaj have been placed. ' "While costs remain at the existing high levels there is no chanoc of British shipbuilders getting new orders in any quantity," the-writer continues. '"More particularly is this the case when there is so much German tonnage being offered for sale on behalf of the eov-ernment. The denression in shipping can best be measured by the J length of time it is taking the ministry of shipping to get rid of this tonnage, especially , when it is borne in mind that these vessels are obtained at half or one-third -of what-It '.costs to build new ships. Shipping and shipbuilding have outstripped the needs of commerce.".' , ' . .-'. ASKS HARDING TO AID ERIN. " CORK,' ' March 3.The American Quaker committee has sent a cable to President-elect Harding appealing to him to use him influence for Irish relief. .

DAVIS IS SELECTED

By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. March 3. President-elect Harding today announced the selection of James J. Davis, of Pittsburgh, to be secretary of labor, and of George B. Christian. Jr., to be secretary to the president Mr. Davis selection finally completes Mr. Harding's cabinet slate. The choice is understood to have been reached some time ago, but complications arose that cast the final decision In doubt until the last minute. Mr. Davis is a former steel worker who still carries a union card, although he now devotes most of his attention to affairs of the Moose lodge, of which he is the ranking official in the United States. Reaches Washington President-elect Harding arrived at Washington at 1 o'clock today and went into conference with inaugural otiiciaxs on details of tomorrow's ceremonies. Although the president'elect's special reached the capital a half hour ahead of schedule, a large crowd greeted the president-elect as he walked out through the president's entrance of the station. Smiling and bowing, he climbed into an automobile and was driven to a downtown hotel, where Mr. and Mr3. Harding will remain over night. May Visit Wilson In bis conferences with inauguration officials it is understood the question of a call of courtesy on President Wilson was discussed. Before the conference began Mr. Harding indicated he would be guided in this and other details by suggestions from the committee. Despite the expressed desire of President-elect Harding for simple inaugural ceremonies, Washington today had assumed very much of a p reinauguration day air. The streets were a little more crowded than usual, hotel rooms were somewhat scarcer, and. flags and bunting in profusion made their appearance along Pennsylvania avenue and In the downtown section. Finishing Touches. Finishing touches were given to the stand on the east portico of the capi itol where Mr. Harding will take the crowds expected to line Pennsylvania avenue to see President Wilson and President-elect Harding ride to the white house. Troops of cavalry at Fort Myer who will form the single escort for tha president party and several companies of marines from quantico, who will be on guard along the avenue held final drill In preparation for the part they are to play in the event. Contrast Noticeable. To Washington resident", and "old timers" today contrast with former day-before inauguration days was particularly noticeable. They recalled that in former years "the day before" had seen the historic thoroughfare leading from the capital to the white house throng with visitors, hotel lobbies crowded and sleeping accommodations at a premium. Missing were the long rows of temporary stands at convenient points along the avenue from which thousands the next day would view the "big parade," and cheer the outgoing and incoming presidents. . . . Noticeable also was the absence of the rattle of drums and the flare of bands as scores of marching clubs, political clubs or military organizations marched through the city to advertise themselves and their community and to await the big day. A light rain that began last night still was falling early today but for Inauguration day the weather bureau had predicted clear and colder. . ON BOARD PRESIDENT-ELECT HARDING'S SPECIAL TRAIN, March 3. As he approached Washington today to enter upon the duties of the presidency Warren G. Harding took a final holiday aboard his private car Superb." putting work and worry aside and visiting with members of his family as though he were an ordinary traveller making a casual trip across the country. In the busy months since he was nominated. Mr. Harding bas seen little of any but bis nearest relative! and be seized upon this occasion to rei new ties that in former days had held I the members of his family close together. On the "Superb." besides the president-elect and Mrs. Harding were his father, a brother and sister, and he gave them his time in preference to his secretaries and advisors who sought to turn his attention to the problems of state just ahead of him. Family First In making up his party for "the superb" on the trip to the capital the" president-elect for the first time 'ex--eluded all of those who are not members of the family, even his secretary, George B. Christian, Jr., and his physician. Dr. Sawyer, who travelled In another car with a number of personal friends from Marion. Those in the private car besides Mr. and Mrs Harding were: Dr. George .TV." Harding of Marion, father of the president-elect; Miss Abagail Harding., of Marion, the president-elect's sister; Dr. Geoige-T-Harding, Jr., of Columbus, the president-elect's brother, and several members of his family; and Mrs. Frank Longshore, of Marion, a niece of Mr. Harding. .