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VIVIANI HERE TO FEEL OUT WASHINGTON French Government Sends Him Here as Act of Courtesy Move To Pay Attention to Harding.

VISIT IS WELCOME ONE (Br Associated Press WASHINGTON, D. C, March 22 Understanding the political aspects at both ends of Viviani's visit will help the American Public toward a mpre accurate estimate of such significance as it has. From the point of view of pontes. J Vivia.nl has something of the same relation to the present powers that bo in France that, let us say. Governor Lowden or General Wood has to President Harding. Sending viviani lifre, is to a degree taking care of i.i . 1 1 T.itr. nAt n n mm,, wiin nil ngif -a.uiv- uuui, like the sending of General Wood to the Phillipines or offering Governor Low den the ambassadorship to Fiance. Viviani is a fervid orator who enjoys talking and does it well. When he was here during the- war he enjoyed oratorical triumphs which it will plr-ase him to repeat. The unprecedented speech he delivered on the floor of congress was a historionic triumph like that of Bernhardt on the stage. The fact that the speech was in French and had to be interpreted by senator, then congressman, Mcdill McCormick of Illinois, robbed the performance of rone of its thrills. Viviani's present commission' to repeat his former triumph here, is an act of courtesy on the part of the new administration in France, both to him personally and to us. Statesmen Uneasy. One other nspect of Viviani's visit Hps in the fact that some of the French statesmen and newspapers are uneasv. probably without serious rea--on about the present French repreiontntinn in America Ambassador Inserand for eieht years quite naturihr T,l3vrari nnile cose to rn-MUCiu Wilson and the latters advocacy of l he league of nations. If the French Ibink that with the coming into power af the Republican and anti-league party it will be well to buttress Jusserp'nd's position with occasional attentions to Harding and the new party in nower from other and informal ambassadors, that is not unnatural. If Viviani. between his peeech malting , and visiting. tri himself about fhe present" MmoftpTiere of Washington on the League of Nations and c.n Europe generally, he will probably report that for tne Present nothing is crystalizing; that iv. nresent condition of the. world is rot regarded as favorable for any. definite or affirmative step on ynn. of America, that looking to the future the new administration will not only welcome but encourage approaches similar to Viviani's from the statesmen of other Euroocan countries, and rliat this course if deemed much better than for u to take any steps like the widelv discussed but rot well grounded report that we wou'd send a delega- ' , K,. A.T v Print tinn to Kurope neauru , Viviani mav or may not feel and . . . i tint f te- I 'C:ne Americans inaj ! that in the light of our reputation of j vhnt our recent f resworn. u,.uu.iuu iic to it is now distinctly un to us to take the next step. But if Viviani revort the present atmosphere of Washington as any American reporter finds it, he will describe it as here set forth. (Copyrieht 1021 by the New ork Evening Po.-t, Inc. GREEK FORCES READY FOR NEW OFFENSIVE criv Associate.! Press) CONSTANTINOPLE. March 22 Greek forces in Asia Minor are reported to be energetically preparing for a new offensive in tlu- direction of EskiShehr, an imnortant city in the interior of AMa Minor, more than half way to Angora from iho Greek occupation area around Smyrna. It is understood the oft'enFivo will bc-gin late 1his month. Three classes of recruits were called to the colors on Sunday by King Conontinp of Greece, and reports from

Mhens would appear to indicate thatjations, the statement said, but at the plans for a Greek offensive in Asia ; same time warning was given that this Minor are in preparation. Demetrios j kind of export requires a "highly comGounaris, the Greek minister of war, j plex process." declared yesterday in London that. "Certain machinerv is involved and

such a movement was possible adding ;hat the Greeks couia not await uie oompletion of the Turkish concent raion in Asia Minor." GERM ANSOPEN TRIAL OF U. S. SOLDIERS MOSBAOH. Baden. .March 2:?. Trial rf Carl Neuf and Franz Zimmer, Americans who attempted to arrest G rover C. Rfrpdoll, American draft evader at Eberbath. last January, which was begun her yesterday, was continued today. With the two Amercans there were placed on trial four Germans, who it is alleged, were their rccomnlices in an attempt to kidnap FJercdoll The case is being tried before the local criminal court. Neuf and Zimmer are charged with "illegal assumption of authority," whiU- nn additional charge of carelessly Inflicting bodily injury has been charged against Neur. This charge is a result of wounds inflicted upon a vouna; woman by shots fired. It is averred by th Americans while they vpre attempting to arrest Bersdoll. The Germans who pre being tried rro Gustave Steiger, Gittfried Keim, August Farmbsch, and Herr Hildebrand. They are accused of aiding and abetting the Americans.

DECKER CONFESSION IS REPUDIATED BY LAD HELD FOR CRIME

(Bv Associated Press WARSAW. Ind., March 22. Virgil Decker, IS years old, held on the charge of having murdered hi9 19 year old chum, LeRoy Lovett. of Elkhart held a second conference today with hla attorney. R. A. Buhler. of Fort Wayne. Following a conference late yesterday the attorney issued a statement signed - by the Decker lad, in' which the boy repudiated a confession given earlier in the week to officers. The boy's statement declared that the confession in which, he admittted i that he alone was responsible for his J chum s death, was made after he had been promised by detectives that he would be sentenced to prison for only two years. Sheriff issues Denial. Sheriff Moon, who with other officers, was present when the boy signed his confession, today characterized the latest statement credited to the boy and given out by his attorney. as entirely false and so malicious that it is hardly necessary to deny it." II. F. Stout and J. A. Jones, detec tives, who have been questioned, dejnicd making promises to him and said : he had made the confession obtained 1. , . . j j A, r I. .3 from him voluntarily. Mr. Buhler, following his conference with the Decker boy, today said some sensational developments might be expected soon! The grand jury will meet in special sesson tomorrow to investigate the Lovett lad's death. INDUSTRIAL COMPANY TO CONSIDER FUTURE AT JOINT MEETING At a joint meeting of the board of directors and the trustees of the Richmond Industrial Development company held last night at the Pythian temple, it was decided to postpone definite action on the future of the company until next Monday at which time there would be a joint meeting of the present board, the trustees and the original incorporators of the compaIly Five years ago the Richmond De velopment company was organized for the purpose of developing Richmond by encouraging industries to locate in Richmond as well as to assist small companies, which already were located here but were handicapped on account of insufficient capital. A fund of $100,000 was subscribed by the citizens of Richmond for thus purpose, 45 percent of which amount was called by. the officers of the company. Part of this has been invested and the company now holds securities which have a face value of about $33,000. Company Now Active. The officers and directors of the company are at the present time carrying on negotiations with a factory which would employ about 200 men in normal times, but owing to the present business depression the factory officers are hesitating about changing location. The prospects of locating this factory in Richmond and the uncertain market value of the securities now held by the Industrial company have led the officers and directors to the opinion that if possible the industrial fund should be kept intact if such an . i j i ii.. arrangement can oe maae uuuer iue iaw. it is pointed out that if the pres ent industrial company is disbanded it will only mean another solicitation for funds for the same purpose and a substantial lo3s would be sustained by the present subscribers if the present fund was liquidated and the amount prorated back to the original subi freribers. The trustees of the Richmond Industrial company are George H. Eggemeyer, Atwood Jenkins and Adam H. Bart el. Elmer E. Eggemeyer is president of the board of directors. SOUTH AMERICA BUYER FOR PURE BREED STOCK (By Associated Pr.s WASHIXGTOX. March 22. -South America offers "an excellent, market" for pure bred American live stock, the department of agriculture asserted today in a statement offering suggestions and advice to prospective shippers. The trade last year amounted to nearly $700,000 as a result of the co-operation between the Department and individuals and breeding assocl- , numerous details must dp given auen tion' the statement said, if the ex porter would avoid serious losses due to delays, over charges and misdirection. Even minimum charges are usually high and shippers should take all the short cuts possible In arranging to meet transportation and governmental requirements." The difficulties 'to be met. and the methods of overcoming them are outlined at length. Civil War Veteran Shot in 1863; Coughs Oat Bullet LANETTE. Ala.. March 22.-,-W. V. Meadows, T8, of this place, a veteran of the Civil war and shot In the eye at the battle of Vicksburg. July 1, 1863. today cougnea oui me uunei ana is in his usual good health despite the fact that he carried the slub weighIng approximately one ounce in his head 58 years. Mr. Meadows was a member of Company G, 37 Alabama Infantry. . FORCE "RAIL" HOLIDAY MONTREAL, Que., March 22 More than five thousand men employed in the Angus Shops here of the Canadian Pacific were notified today that work would be suspended tomorrow and resumed again April 4. The "holiday," officials said, was declared as a necessary expense reducing measure.

U.S. RELATION WITH WORLD IS DISCUSSED

General Survey of Foreign Af- , . , . , tairs Uccupies Marding and Cabinet Hughes Presents Summary Discuss Phases. LEGISLATIQNSETTLED (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, March 22 A general survey of foreign relations occupied the attention of President Harding and his cabinet today during most of a two hour session. Secretary Hughes presented a long summary of the general foreign situation and there was a general round table discussion of various phases. It is understood that the European situation was touched on only as a part of the general picture and that no specific questions involving the League of Xations or other European connections : . v. r. . . : : . were decided. This was the first comprehensive discussion to be held by the new cabinet regarding the nation's foreign policy. Secretary Hughes reported all , the- details he had gathered since March 4 in regard to foreign questions, but it was understood that no recommendations in regard to changes of policy accompanied reports. Settle Legislation. The legislative program of the new administration is believed to have been settled with the decision by Republican leaders to put through the Fordney emergency tariff, precisely as vetoed by President Wilson upon the convening of congress In the extra session which was called by President Harding today. Reversing their -previous position against the enactment of an emergency tariff, members of the house, ways and means committee yesterday acceded to the request of President Harding for passage at once of a measure designed to afford protection to the farmers against foreign competition. Agree to Program. Agreement to the program also was given by Senators Penrose, Smoot and McCumber, conferees from the senate finance committee. Senator Penrose stating that there would be limitation of debate if necessary to insure speedy passage of the bill through the senate. It probably will be rushed through the house under a special rule. With the emergency measure out of the way the house, according to the final program agreed on. then will take up the anti-dumping bill, to be followed by permanent tariff revision. The actual work of framing the tariff bill will be begun by the ways and means committee at once. It is planned to speed up the program by having the senate finance committee consider revenue legislation while the house is at work on the tariff. JAPS WOULD WELCOME DISARMAMENT, SAYS VISITING CHURCHMAN (Bv- Associated Pi-essl NEW YORK, March 22. Bishop Yoshiyasu Hira-Iwa of the Japan Methodist church, now in this city, declared today that while he was in Washington, Count Shidehara, Japanese ambassador, had expressed to him belief that the Harding administration would adopt the Morris-Shide-hara agreement in final settlement of the Japanese situation in California. "The Japanese public is anxiously awaiting news to this effect," said the churchman. "The Morris-Shidehara agreement will be satisfactory to the Japanese people, but it leaves unsolved the problem of racial expansion, which is pressing. The Japanese still look toward the. western hemisphere as the only logical ground for immigration. But contrary to belief in this country, they are willing to amalgam- ! aie . HU Jne PpPle '-ng wnom mey ' cottlA Tanan A fac rit irant T-I ou'iii neon.. uufttn u u uui. tv iia an or the Philippines." Friction Augmented. "The present friction has been

greatly augmented, however, by theat the time. The injured were taken

suddenly increased garrisons and the extensive fortifications being erected l lit i . x i a. ii nil , o auaucr ycuuu: j r are extremely nervous over the possibiiities of aggression from a nation of' such power and wealth as the United , States. They do not contemplate be-' ginning any uuuuie ui iiicir unu - ! cord. There is a strong movement in Japan for reduction of armament because the present military and naval j expenses consume more than one-third j the yearly budget and the people are i burdened with heavy taxes. J "Any action by the United States toward such an agreement would find ; a hearty response in Japan, but it must originate with your country, because of the relative size of the two nations." ! READING FIREWORKS PLANT IS DESTROYED (By Associated press) CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 22. A1 series of explosions that shook houses! within a radius of two miles and the hurling of sky rockets, bombs and j other pyrotechnics over a wide terri-! tory marked the fire which today vir- i tually destroyed the plant of the A. L. ! Due Fireworks company, at Reading, i a suburb. HARDING CALLS CONGRESS WASHINGTON. March 22. A proclamation convening congress in special session at noon, April 11, "to receive, such communication as may be made by the executive" was issued today by President Harding.

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The new home of Edwin Denby, secretary of the navy; John W. Weeks, secretary of war, at right; Mrs. Henry C. Wallace, wife of the secretary of agriculture, and Secretary Wallace (left) and Dr. W. A. Taylor, chief of bureau of plant industry, with exhibit at amaryllis show. These photos, snapped since inauguration day ,at Washington are of interest. Edwin Denby. secretary of the navy, has dodged the high rent problem by buying liis family a home at the capital. It is located at 2224 R street. John W. Weeks, new secretary of war, seems to be searching for a cigar as he steps along the walk in front of the capitol. Secretary Wallace, of the department of agriculture, was snapped while attending the annual amaryllis show. He and Dr. W. A. Taylor, chief of the bureau of plant industry, are shown examining a prize winning exhibit. Mrs. Wallace has just returned from a shopping trip.

Indiana Farmers

Harding on Embargo, is Belief

PALLADIUM STEWS BlUEAl' WASHINGTON, March 22. In the event Pres. Harding asks congress for authority to place an embargo on the importation of agricultural products, and it is generally understood he is now considering such a plan, Indiana . . .. members of congress are anticipating that the farmers of their state will line .... i T-.J up solidly behind the president. Lp to the present time they have not been able to size up the general attitude the business and labor interests of the state would assume toward such a policy. The government has been advised, it is stated, that foreign agricultural products are arriving in such quantities that. American producers are threatened with huge loss. Most of the opposition to the estabthe fact that it will mean a rise j prices. Those who favor the embargo admit such a possibility but take the position that prices will advance in the event no embargo is authorized by reason of the fact that without such Laboratory Explosion Injures Students, Teacher fBy Associated Pres) ATLANTA, Ga., March 22. Dr. A. i R. Bliss, member of the faculty of TV "'"'; students were injured in an explosion

m the pharmacology laboratory of the.. niann n stit1pH tJL fir.M,L

university today. u r " Tu Vio iVh resulted from gas ignition. The labrrI A...lMfAT. ...nr. knTinwn.l n 1 1 1 . ' , 1 oratory was badly damaged and severj a windows were blown out. ApproxI niatelv 30 students were in ihe room j to a hospital. Why Richmond is the Best Place in Which to Live Enrh ft Palladium reporter vlll Interview perxonit nt random lo find out vihy they like to llv here. "I like Richmond because prices here are right," said a woman who was asked by the reporter why she liked to live in Richmond. "I'll give you a good example," she said. "The other day, 1 was in Dayton with a friend. We looked at hats, seeing many beautiful ones. But we did not buy. Upon my return to Richmond, I decided to visit a number of stores that sell hats in order that 1 might satisfy myself as to the prices. I found that hats were much cheaper here; in some cases, the price was half asked by the Dayton stores. I know that holds true of other articles that are purchased by women. I am willing to hazard the guess that dresses, waists and suits can be bought in Richmond today for less than in any of the surrounding towns. Our stores carry large stocks, and the prices are right. If you don't believe it, pay your carfare to some neighboring town and learn your mistake."

the New Arrivals in Washington

Will Support protection there will be a material decrease in American agricultural production. Farm Prices Fall. The American farmer has been hav ing his troubles the past 15 months. uram prices reii, then (janaman wneai j began to pour in and the price of that 'commodity actually coasted. Danish , butter put in an appearance at eastt-, (Continued on Page Nine) ;CTinp OIJIDC PflfinO J I flHfS oHi"o UUUUu TO WEST BY WATER When the Queen City departed from Cincinnati for New Orleans Monday, opening a direct route from that city to Pacific coast cities ry water, the steamer carried 35 tons of Starr Phonographs and pianos I 'I h i-i f 111 nAn I i C t w The Queen City is in command of W. E. Roe. It is her second trip to New Orleans down the Ohio and Mississippi rivers in an effort to re me naicyon nays, or nver irainc. me smpment or iticnmona maaei goods on the Queen City to New Or leans, where the goods will be trans ferred to a liner that will cross the gulf, pass through the Panama canal and skirt the Pacific coast to Los Angeles, Is made at a freight rate much less than the railroads can give. according to river interest.' ., , ctor... 8. shipment without the use of rail tmns Poitation that has gone from an inland . . ... j to the revival of the old spirit of rivalry that predominated among the old steamboat lines in the days of the Ohio-Mississippi-New Orleans river traffic. The trip from The Starr Piano company's factories to the wharves at Cincinnati was made by motor truck. I The freight rate by rail from Richmond on piano3, boxed, per hundred pounds, and on phonographs, boxed, I being a great deal higher over the j rates by water, from Cincinnati to Los Angeles via the Panama canal and on the present shipment which j weighed approximately 35 tons the saving by water rates over lail rate3 was approximately 25 percent which when the tonnage of the shipment is figured represents a factor in transportation costs of considerable importance. Increasing freight costs by rail has been an urgent problem tcthe traffic ! department of The Starr Piano comj pany and the saving effected by wate? competition id to become a decided factor in transportation rates in the future as the company has several i branches and scores of dealers on the I Pacific coa5t receiving almost weekly I shipments of stocks, i The Fuccess of the initial trip with j a cargo of such proportion is gratifying to The Starr Piano company not ! only to officials at the factories but jto those in charge of the company's I direct branches on the Pacific coast. ARREST COMMUNISTS. (By Associated Press) MILAN, March 22. Twenty com munists have been arrested here, following the search of a number of houses by police. It is reported that ; Nationalists and Socialists have clash- ! ed at Canossa, near Reggio, and that j there have been a number of cas1 usalties.

FORSYTH CASE TO AWAIT FINDINGS OF CHEMICAL ANALYSIS

UNION CITY, Ind., March 22 Mrs. Ida Forsyth did not die of peritonitis, physicians declared after her body was exhumed here today. They would not make any statement as to the probable cause of her death or whether or not it resulted from poisoning. Her appendix, heart, liver, section of spinal cord, stomach and intestines were sent to Purdue university for chemical analysis. Exhumation of the body was made in the nresence of Dr. J. M. Bul la. Richmond health officer. Coroner I Markle, of Randolph county, Dr. S. G. jsmelser and Dr. Mora Bulla, Prosecutor Beckett and Coroner Bond of Wayne county. Pending the investigation Alphis Forsyth, husband of the dead woman, is being held in the county jail on suspicion. The entire case seems to rest on findings resulting from an exammation of the dead woman's stomach. No further evidence was uncovered Monday by examinations carried on by local official?. Queen Marie Denies Opposing Constantine (By Associated Prss ATHENS, March 22. Reports that Queen Marie, of Rumania was working for the dethronement of King Constantine of Greece ana the ascendency of Crown Prince Georse and his wife, formerly princess Elizabeth of Rumania, are without foundation, the Queen declared yesterday upon her return to Athens from a tour in northern Greece. She asked the Associated Press to refute these f-tories. During the conversation. Queen Marie declared she believed that the abdication of King Constantine at this time would cause disconrent among the people, and possible disturbances. Weather Forecast MOORE'S SPEC r. FORECAST Partly cloudy; continued cooler; near freezing or somewhat below tonight. The cool wave will continue for another 24 hours wih freezing temperatures. For Indiana by the United States Weather Bureau Partly cloudy to night and .Wednesday; freezing tem perature in north and central and probably frost in south portion to night. Temperatures for Yesterday Maximum 67 Minimum 36 Today Noon 39 Weather Conditions Abnormally cool weather prevails over the northern states. Zero to 22 below in southern Canada during the past 36 hours. About normal elsewhere. Freezing temperature was general throughout Wayne county early this morning. Sweltering heat covered the eastern states Monday. The following maximum temperatures were , reported: New York. 80; Philadelphia. 82; Boston, 82; Washington, D. C. 90. At the same time snow was falling in Dodge City, Kas.

WORD BATTLE TAKES PLACE IN RAIL CASE W. W. Atterbury, Vice President of Pennsylvania, and Frank P. Walsh Engage in Verbal Sparring. ; "L

ARGUMENT WAXES HOT CHICAGO, March 22. Verbal sparring between W. W. Atterbury, Pennsylvania vice-p'-eEident, and Frank P. Walsh, labor union attornev. occupied Tue?day's session of tbe railroad labor board. Mr. Atterbury tjme after time began questions of his own whenever Mr. Walsh seemed to be attempting to corner him. To most of Mr. Walsh's contentions concerning justness of working con ditions lie replied that "That might be true and could undoubtedly be settled in negotiations between the Individual roads and their employes." "Taking into consideration the immense mileage of the roads and their eight and one-half million emnlove?. wouldn't the fact that there have been only 175 cases in dispute before thi board in a year indicate quiet and rest on the railroads?" asked Mr. Walsh. "No," answered General Atterburv, "that only indicates, that the people in Washington, making dcicion. gave the men every blessed thing they asked for." Says Up To Board. After Geneial Attertury had said that if classification of work were demanded by the men the matter wou d have to go to the labor board, provided this plan of individual negotiation failed, Mr. Walsh asked why not "place the matter before the board in the first place?" "Because the board is too quiet not to foment trouble." said General Atterbury. "If the board starts In to right rules It won't be pouring oil on trouble waters but will be throwing rocks in the water. Mr. Walsh took up many railroad labor rules in what seemed to be an attempt to get General Atterbury to admit that some basic -rule or principal of the national agreements was just, but the witness always countered either by denying, the rule's Justness or saying that "it might be put into effect on the Pennsylvania by individual negotiation." Mr. Atterbury, under cross-examination yesterday. saidWalker D. Hinea former director general of the United States railway administration, had failed in negotiations with employes because he wasn't a good poker play er. Mr. Atterbury referred to threats of strike that had confronted the director general. One dealing with employes is in the position of a poker player, and should not take "bluffs" too seriously. "Mr. Hines took the strike threat too seriously," Mr. Atterbury said. "You mean he was too innocent to dal with the men?" asked Frank P. Walsh, labor union attorney. "Well, he lacked experience, the wit"YovT inean he was the wrong man for the job?" the attorney persisted. "W11, I didn't appoint htm." Mr. Atterbury answered. "No," said Mr. Walsh, "you had to go somewhere else you couldn't hold all the jobs." Mr. Walsh referred to Mr. Atterbury as "an adverse witness to our. contention." Many tilts marked both morning and afternoon sessions. Mr. Atterbury from the outset Indicated he wa. girded for battle. To some questions he made prompt, direct responses; others provoked him to heated debate with his cross-examiner. At times one could tcarcely tell which was the witness. One of the clashes came over the subject of the eight hour day. Railroad Hours and the Lord. "You are not in favor of the eight hour day, even on the Pennsylvania, are you Mr. Aterbury?" Mr. Walsh asked. "No," replied the witnesF. "Why not?" "Because the Ixrd didn't build rail roads that way," was the quick and heated answer. mat eigni nour ruie oi yours is a rerlect farce," he exclaimed. "Yonr rule provides that eight hours shall constitute a day. Why doesn't that 'eight hours' work constitute a day?" HOLD 5 SUSPECTS OF WALL STREET BLAST (By Associated Press NEW ORLEANS, March 22. Five men, said to be wanted in connection with the Wall street explosion last year were brought here today from Rio de Janiero on the shipping steamer, Rushvilie. The five captured men were" arrested late in February on the shipping - iDcard eesel. city ot Alton, wnere - ! they were working as members of the 'crew, according to tapu van weeioern - jf the Rushvilie. of the Kusnvine. a terrmc ngni ensued on the City of Alton, when word was received by wireless from the United States authorities as to the identity of the men accompanied by instructions for their arrest. - They were finally overpowered.' shackled, and a strong guard placed over them. Secretary Denby Sails to Inspect Naval Base (By Associated Press V v KEY WEST. Fla-. March 22. Secretary Denby sailed today aboard the destroyer Crowninshield, for Guantananio. Cuba:, to inspect the naval base at that place. - Later he vlll to Haitai and the Dominican Republic to" inspect detachments of the 'marine corps. ' . . - . h