Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 46, Number 98, 4 March 1921 — Page 1

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VOL. XLVL, No. 98 Palladium. Bat. 1831. Consolidated with Sun-Telegram. If 07. RICHMOND, IND., FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 4, 1921. SINGLE COPY S CENTS Ml YfQ JJ M rui ill jJla

TWENTY-NINTH EXECUTIVE IS

INAUGURATED Despite Procession Abandon ment Capital Flutters With ! Color Wilson Accom-. panies Harding to Capitol.; C00L1DGE TAKES PLAGE (By Associated Press) i WASHINGTON, March 4. Warren j G. Harding, of Ohio, and Calvin Cool- ! idge, of Massachussetts, were inaugur-' ated today president and vice-prs- . ident of the United States. Mr. Harding took the oath at If IS p. in. and Mr. Coolidge at. 12: 21 p. m. , Pressing lips to the historic Bible used at the inauguration of George Washington, the new president, took the oath administered by Chief Justice : White. He had chosen the eighth ; verse from the sixth chapter of ' Mk-ah saying: What doth the Lord require of thee ; fcut to do justly and to love mercy and ! to walk humbly with thy God?" Immediately after 1he administr;!-' tion of the oath, Mr. Harding turned to the vast crowd which stretched r.cross the capitol plaza and began tho: delivery of his inatiirural address. , Sound Amplifiers Used. Sound amplifiers carried his voice to ; the outskirts f the big ascmbly. ; chill wind feebly warmed by a brigli' sun swept the broad space which peared strnngely in contrast of other years when it has been illuminated by the uniforms of West. Point Cadets, j midshipmen from Annapolis, and. troops. i Pledginsr his faith anew to Anirri-' can Institution. President Hard'ntr reiterated a plea for a return to "normalcy," for Industrial peace, for friendship with the world, and spok-i again a promise to work for an asso-; cfation of nations to bring about: peace and "approximate" disarma-' ment, But. he coupled his renewed' dec'arations with a fresh pronounce-i ment against "entangling . alliances." ' Keeps Authority at Home !

"Amertcrt.ne 6ald'"taw enter Into! await-the return of the president to no political commitment nor assume the white house. Many of the spectaany economic obligations which will tors had stood iu their places since subject our decision to any other; early morning. than our own authority." j Despite the abandonment of the inIn the midst of his address Mr. j augural procession and other ceremonHarding departed from his prepared les. there were many marching clubs, manuscript to make reference to the booster clubs and "original Harding" group of wounded soldiers just below ; organizations on hand. A great many the inougural stand. He assured them ; of them came from Ohio. Dozens of that "this republic will never be un-fieeDine cars which brought special

grateful for the service? you have re: . dered." and added that he hoped for a policy which wou'd adequately pro-j vide in the future for those wounded ! in war time. While he was speaking a woman fainted just in front of the stand, and Mrs. Harding motioned to a secret; service man to go to her aid. The j first lady of the land turned her at-; tention away from the inaugural ! speech and followed with her eyes j the first aid rendered to the stricken woman. A marine had led the woman ; away before Mrs. Harding again turned back to follow the address. Wilson Unable to Attend Yielding to last minute entreaties of his family and physicians President i Wilson took no part in the inaugural ceremonies today other than to accompany President-elect Harding from the white house to the capitol. The outgoing president witnessed neither the ceremony in the senate chamber, which attended the inauguration of Vive-President Coolidge, nor the ceremonies on the plaza outside the capitol where the incoming president took the oath. Immediately after signing some bills in the president's room. Mr. Wilson returned to his motor car and drove to new home on S street. Secret Service Men Help. Walking leeniy with the aid or a cane ine outgoing pitsiaeni naa per-,

sisiea in carrjuiK uui ho mu n oi ins, commit.tee. The president-elect wore part of the program as called lor him;,h mnvpntinnai hiacu nit-nv

iu aixuuii'diijf inn uv i t-.-u i iu iuc flubreviated inaugural procession from the executive mansion to the capitol. When he departed from the white house it was necessary for secret service men to place his feet on each succeeding step as he descended, and it was apparent to all that it was next to impossible for him to take part in ine ceremomes at ine capnoi. I Mr. Wilson had been warned that all the gain he has made towards health if not indeed his. life. Ceremonies Are Simple. The ceremonies surrounding the inauguration of the new president, if anything, were even more simple than those attending the first inauguration of George Washington. The usual salute of naval guns was missing and there was absolutely nothing in the way of a military or civil procession. The only troors on hand were four squadrons of cavalry assigned by the congressional inaugural committee as an escort for the new president, 500 marines for guard duty at the capitol, and as many regular army infantry men from Fort Myer for guard duty along the streets. Despite the abtence of the U3ual parade to follow the inauguration thousands of visitors and home folks crowded against the restraining wires along Pennsylvania avenue, or milled along the sidewalks braving a raw wind to The full text of President Harding's inaugural address will be found on Page 11 of this issue.

parties to the inauguration were park-;

ed in the railroad yards and their land again take up the practice of law passengers were permitted to occupy! a profession in which he has not them as livine olaees. (been active for forty years. With

Street Is Decorated. I Pennsylvania avenue, as usual, was ! decorated as or a state, occasion. The i wide avenue from the capitol to the treasury was a fluttering wave of color , in the bright sunlight. The broad: thoroughfare had been wired off dur- j ing the night and early today police j were engaged in clearing out the few intruders who had gotten by the lines. 1 Traffic was suspended between the,

time the inaugural party left the White j then probably pursue in some unanHouse for the caDitol and the time it ! pounced way. his work for world

returned. The official part of the j program was all set and ready houTs j before inauguration. Members of thb diplomatic corps, outgoing officials, army and navy officers, former members of congress and others who are privilege to be on the floor of the senate during the inauguration ceremon ies prepared early for their part3. The ! incoming cabinet officers too spent a! busy morning receiving congra tula-j tions and callers and making ready ; to go to the capitol. Congress Rushes Work. The 66th congress adjourned sine die at 2:30 p. m., the clock having been set back in the senate. Early callers at the Harding suite in cluded friends from Marlon, O., and members of the Republican national wnne Mrs. Haraing was attired in a one-piece dress of navy blue Canton crepe embroidered with steel beads. ! The dress was of a straight line coat i effect. j Thermometers along Pennsylvania avenue showed 30 degrees and the , wind had a sbarp bite to it around 9 i o clock, but before 10, the mercury had climbed ten degrees up the scale and waa sUH K&ing up. LONDON IS AWAITING INAUGURAL ADDRESS (Bv Associated Press) LONDON, March 4. Dispatches from the United States have given London newspapers little basis for editorial comment relative to the new administration's prospective foreign policy, and I-ondon Journals have assumed a waiting policy until Senator Harding makes his inaugural address. A New York dispatch to the London Times declares it is understood Mr. Harding will follow generally the policy of Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, which is declared to contemplate separation from Europe, no permanent military alliances and no economic commitments that might endanger the sovereignty of the United States. At the same time the dispatch declares Mr. Harding is said to have taken the attitude that the United States will be ready at all times to give her assistance when the thinks it advisable and fitting to do so.

The New Pilot of the Ship of

"Inside Story" Reveals Nature . of Woodrow Wilsons Illness

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, March 4. Woodrow 'Wilson leaves the White' House today to resume, the role of a private citizen Bainbridse Colby, the retiring secretary of state, the retiring president has formed a partnership and the new firm will mainiain offices iu New York and Washington. Mr. Wilson's announcement that he would take up laAv again, came as a surprise to all Washington which had been led to believe that for the next few months at least he would go in for a life of recreation and rest and peace. It was thought, too, that the out-going President would take up the cusiness or literature wnere ne leu. mi when he quit the presidency of Princeton university to enter politics and become governor of New Jersey. Frail in health with his body racked by IS months of illness it had been supposed by Mr. Wilson's closest friends that he planned nothing else than rest. But, Rear Admiral Grayson, his personal physician, says he is able to take up legal work nnd. could even possibly appear occasionally before the supreme court, of the United States, to which the retiring president soon will make application for admission to practice. Breaks Under Strain. The second Democratic president since Andrew Jackson to fill two sucWhy Richmond is the Best Place in Which to Live Rurh Any a Palladium reporter will Inlrrilrn prrnona at random lo find out w Uy they like to live Uere. T like Richmond because of the interest that its citizens take in civic affairs," said a local man Friday. "When anything goes wrong, as happens once in a while in every city, you find that even the busiest business men are willing to give of their time and skill to set things going right. When it is necessary to call a mass meeting for any particular purpose you will find that no business or professional man is too busy to take part. Dropping their own affairs, they turn their attention to give what is needed. "I like Richmond because of the Interest that, people generally take in its affairs. Richmond is well organized and practically every citizen is represented by some sbrt of an organization. When something is , needed or something is necessary for the welfare of the ' municipality, everyone puts hla shoulder to the wheel and makes his influence felt in a manner that expresses in no unmistakable way his continued interest in the affairs of Richmond."

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cessive terms, Mr. Wilson's eight years in the white house carried him through the range of human emotions. He was almost blindly idolized and cordially hated. Profound peace, the most terrible of wars, death of a wife and help mate, courtship and marriage, and finally lingering illness all came in turn to brighten or darken his days. Eight years of it whitened his hair, racked his frame and im-! irau eu iiis imyfcicai vigor, uui uiu uoi rust his mind. Characterized by his friends as much a wounded veteran of the World war as if he had been shot in battle, he goes back to private life today regarded by his partisans as a living sacrifice to his ideals. Woodrow Wilson was not a well man when he took up the presidency. (Continued on Page Nine) WILSON IS UNABLE TO ATTEND INAUGURATION (By Asso-iated Press) WASHINGTON, March 4. President Wilson did ndt make known until after he arrived at the capitol that he would not attend the inauguration

of President Harding and Vice-Presi-j ncw relationship between man and dent Coolidge. After he reached his man, which they declared and proroom at the capitol he requested that ' claimed in the American constitution. the president-elect and vice president ! Therein lh,ef recSnizeia ,8,1"e empowered to express the will of the be invited to see him. . He told them people in law, a Judiciary required to that because of the steps leading into ! determine and state such law, and an the chamber he did not think he could j executive charged with securing obedattend the ceremonies there. I ience to the law, all holding their of-

Mr. Harding, extended his hand and aid: "Good-bye Mr. President, 1 know you are glad to be relieved of your burdens and worries. I want to tell you how much I have appreciated the courtesies you have extended to me." The president then left his room ac companied by Mrs. Wilson, Rear Ad - miral Grayson, his personal physician and Joseph P. Tumulty, his secretary. He went to the ground floor in an elevator and then walked about 300 yards to the exit at the east entrance. He hesitated once during the walk. After Mr. Wilson reached his home Admiral Grayson who accompanied him from the capitol addressed him as "Mr. President." "No," Mr. Wilson interrupted smiling. "Plain Woodrow Wilson now." Pray for Harding al Cathedral in Cleveland (By Associated Press) CLEVELAND. O., March 4. Prayers

'hat President Warren G. Harding will I but the rights of the minority, from ?;ave a successful administration and j whatever source they may be assailed, hat the country will enjoy peace andi Citadel of Liberty, n osperity under his direction were The great object for us to seek here, fibred in St. John's Roman Catholic j for the constitution Identifies the vicy athedral, today. The prayer of Bishop j presidency with the senate is to conharles Carroll, written more than aitinue to make this chamber, as it was

entury ago and recited only in times r great public events, was read. During the final service of the re eat of the Knights of Columbus tocht the rosary will be said for the w chief executive.

ALLIES SEEK WAY AROUND GERMAN GULF

j Vague Hints Say Discussions Going on to Surmount Difficulties Arising from Reparations Problem. AWAIT THEleT STEP j (By Associated Pross) j LONDON March 4. Vague hints that discussions were going on between the allies regarding the possiI bility of bridging the gulf between j them and the Germans were heard ; here. Nothing tangible, however, de veloped and members of the German delegation told newspaper men they had heard nothing from Berlin relative to the address made yesterday by Premier Lloyd George In present ing an ultimatutn to Dr. Walter Si-1 mnns I .0Q, . I speculation regarding the extent of; the allied military measures to be ! adopted if the Germans failed to meet the terms laid down by the supreme council in Paris. The Daily Mirror claimed to have information that the British war office was ready to place a division of infantry at the disposal of Marshal j Foch, and the newspaper said it was understood that the British would occupy Duesseldorf. Andrew Bonar Law remarked in the house of commons recently, that the number of British troops on the Rhine numbered 12,909. Foch's Opinion Quoted. Marshal Foch, it was declared by the London Tinjes, believes the allies sufficiently strong in occupied districts of Germany to hold Duisburg, Ruhrort and Duesseldorf. if necessary. A dispatch from Brussels said a battery of artillery had been dispatched to German territory by Belgian troops. The speech of Mr. Lloyd George to the German delegation yesterday drew high praise today, even from anti-government organs. The majority of this morning's newspapers professed little expectation that the German government would yield. TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS ARE $3,806,029,647 (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, March 4. Total appropriations in the present session of congress for the fiscal year 1920 were $3,806,029,647, Chairman Warren of i the senate appropriations committer, announced In the senate today. This! revre.-enis a. reaucuon ot ?,jo.ibo,f mm tho octfmatPQ RiiltmlttAfl Q n ft i s nt from onnrnnrlilHnna fnr nt rtj , Failure of the naval bill made the reduction from estimates and last year's appropriations much larger. J Senator Warren said. Including its $495,000,000, had it passed, it added, the actual cut would have been slightly lender $1,000,000,000.

American Constitution Praised by Coolidge Today in Address

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, March 4. Following is the full text of the inaugural address cf Vice-President Coolidge: Five generations ago there was revealed tr tho nrnnle of this nation a fice not by reason of some superior 1 force but through-the duly determined conscience of their countrymen. "To the house, close to the heart of the nation, renewing its whole membership by frequent elections, representing directly the people, reflecting their common purpose has been grant1 ed a full measure of the power of legislation and exclusive authority to originate taxation. Duties Important. To the senate renewing its membership by degrees, representing in part the sovereign states, has been granted not only a full measure of the power of legislation but if possible far more important functions. To it is intrusted the duty of review, that to negotiation there may be added ratification and to appointment approval. But its greatest function of all, too little mentioned, and too little understood, whether exercised in legislating or reviewing, is the preservation of liberty. Not merely the rights of the ; majority, they little need protection, , intended by the fathers, the citadel of liberty. An enormous power is here conferred, capable of much good or ill. open it may be to abuse, but necessary, wholly and absolutely necessary to secure the required result.

PARIS PAPERS SHOW UNEASINESS; WANT HERRICK AS ENVOY

(By Assqclated Press) PARIS, March 4. Underlying editorial comment upon the inauguration of a new president of - the United States in this morning's newspapers there was a certain amount of uneasiness as to the effect of Mr. Harding's policy on the European situation. The inauguration of Mr. Harding was given much attention, but he was more or less of an unknown quantity to most of the editors. The Journal declared it had "confidence in the uprightness and broad political sense of Mr. Harding to repair as far as possible the consequences of Mr. Wilson's mistakes. The appointment of Charles E. Hughes as secretary of state was considered by the newspaper as an evidence of good will to France and hope was expressed that Myron T. Herrick, would be appointed ambassador to France. "Sure of American friendship," said the Echo De Paris, "we can only rejoice and see at last the great transAtlantic republic resume its place at the International council board." Fear Penrose Opposition. Apparent contradictions in Mr. Har ding's utterances on international Ques tions were pointed out by L Homud Libre, Premier Clenemceau's newspa per and. it expressed fear that Mr. Harding would be opposed by senate loaders, notably by Boise Penrose ot Pennsylvania. Hope was expressed, however, that any obstruction would not have regrettable consequences for other countries, particularly France. "Mr. Harding," said the Faogaro. "will help on that resolution which will bear the United States toward the economic conquest of the pacific and the union of the two Americas The Cablegramme, a new daily representing certain big French business interests declared: "Mr. Harding is not a drea.mer. He is a realist and knows what he wants to get from Europe. He withholds arguments debts owed are serious ones aud will produce them only at the exact minute when they will have the greatest effect." COSTA RIGA READY FOR CAMPAIGN; WAR PREPARATION RUSHED (By Associated Press) PANAMA, March 4. Military preparations for war against Panama are being rushed by the government of Costa Rica, it is said in newspapers reaching this city from San Jose. Predictions are made that 20,000 Costa Rican soldiers will be under arms before the end cr the present week, and it is stated the steamer Roxanna is ready to sail from Punta Arena to Golfo Duloe, on the western end of ; the frontier, with 1,000 soldiers, 10 cannon and 15 machine guns Detachments of troops numbering ! 1.500 are declared to be along the Sixaola river on the Atlantic side, ready to capture Bocas Del Toro and then march upon David, capital of the province of Chiniqul. This advance, according to the newspapers was to begin March 1. but information received here would seem to indicate that it had not begun. "Whatever its faults, whatever Its human imperfections, there is no legislative body in all history that has used its powers with more wisdom and discretion, more uniformly for the execution of the public will, or more in harmony with the spirit of the authority of the people which has created it thai; the United States senate. I take up the duties the people have assigned me under the constitution which we can neither enlarge nor diminish of presiding over this senate agreeably to its rules and regulations deeply conscious that it will continue i to function in harmony with its high traditions as a great deliberative body, without passion and without fear, unmoved by clamor, but most sensitive to the right, the stronghold of government according to law, that the vision of past generations may be more and more the reality of generations yet to come." Weather Forecast ..MOORE'S SPECIAL FORECAST... Decidedly Warmer Saturday. The fair weather Friday will be followed by increasing cloudiness due to eastward movements of a storm now crossing the upper Mississippi valley For Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau Fair tonight and probably Saturday; warmer. Temperatures for Yesterday. Maximum 39 Minimum 27 Today. Noon 40 Weather Conditions Fair and colder weather is now general throughout the central United States. The coldest place in the United States now is at Duluth, Minn, where the minimum temperature of 4 degrees below zero occurred. Warmer weather over the western states. Dodge City, Kana., 68; North Platte, Neb.. 72; Denver, Co!., 7S ; Rapid City. S. D.. 78 ; Helena, i Mont., 68.

HARVEY MAY BE OFFERED BRITISH POST Man Who Had Large Part in Bringing Wilson to Presidency Watches Opposition Triumph. INTERESTliTCAREER

BY MARK SriXIVA WASHINGTON. March 4. President-elect Harding has given very little consideration or discussion to foreigh ambassadorships, except in two cases. The one that is most nearly fixed is that of Colonel George Harvey to Great Britain, and this appointment can be expected to be sent to the senate almost any day after the new senate commences to sit. It has been made known to Mr. Harding that - there are reasons for urgency in the British appointment beyond any of the other diplomatic selections. Colonel Harvey is in Washington today to be a personal beholder of what if you care to look at it that way, is his unique consunmation of ingratitude rebuked in the passing of Mr. Wilson and ambition in the triumph of Mr. Harding. Colonel Harvey's selection will contain as many elements of interest as almost any act that the new president will haye to do. Unique Career. Viewed for the moment from tho point of view of Colonel Harvey's personal political carver, there is nothing in American history to equal it. Here is a man who did more than any other one man to bring Mr. Wilson to the preside-v-y, who indeed, conceived the idea that the comparatively obscure and most unlikely head of a university was proper limber for the presidency of the United States; who not only fathered the idea, but nursed it as well, and later, with the minute care of a devoted parent, handpicked and manoeuvered the whole series of events that led to the governorship of New' Jersey and the leadership for the presidency. At a certain point Mr. Wilson repudiated Col. Harvey's guardianship and banished him from what had been close intimacy to complete exile from his person and administration. Becomes Critic. Thereupon Col. Harvey took the cards that fate had handed him, made himself a most able and potent critiu the administration had. largely created and almost wholly formulated the issue which Mr. Wilson fell into disfavor, made himself a dominating figure in the opposing party, had a di recting hand in naming the Kepuolican candidate who was to defeat Mr. Wilson's party and humiliate Mr. Wilson himself, and now ends with what can be described without exaggeration as the most desired post within the gift of a new president. Not only is it among the posts most desired on general grounds, but it is the post in which Col. Harvey now takes up those personal relations with European statesmen, in formulating a new world order which Mr. Wilson was compelled to drop in failure. As a feat of sheer brains, as a personal accomplishment contrived through what is no less than the highest conceivable political genius. The achievement is almost beyond imagination and is without parallel in either American or English history. Naturally, the thing could not be done without exciting intense animosities and even causing among not a few unbiased persons judgment which on a human basis will be adverse. Unique Skill. But viewed impersonally, In the judgment of the present writer. Col. Harvey's part In American politics during the last four years, the native understanding ot politics as a science, and the penetration which saw the issue upon which Mr. Wilson could be attacked, the skill and force in controversial literature with which this issue war formulated, the Initiative and boldness which persuaded the Republican senate to see the possibilities or the issue and adopt it at a time when the senate itself was intimidated by awe of Mr. Wilson's place in the world and nearly all politicians thought ttre American public was overwhelmingly favorable,o the league of nations, the intrepidity which founded a personal organ gor the purpose of leading the attack, the skill in political manipulation by which Col. Harvey secured a dominating hand in the making of the Republican platform on the league of nations and a very considerable hand in choosing Mr. Harding as the candidate, is decidedly the most picturesque thing In recent American politics. To describe It in dramatic detail would take a volume, and the volume, if adequately done, would' have as gripping an interest as any noveL . Selection Commended. 1 . Quite apart from his political services, and quite apart also from the distaste with which friends . of , the league of nations idea will receive the appointment. Col. Harvey' career sot

merely justmes the selection but has aspects that peculiarly commend It, as editor of the oldest American magazine of high literary level. CoL Harvey belongs in the same class rith each literary predecessors as 'Walter Page who was editor. of the World's Work. John Hay. whose vocation was Htera-. ture, and James Russell Lowell, Lowell, in fact was a predecessor of CoL Harvey as editor of the North American review, and It is an interesting (Continued on Page Twelve