Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 46, Number 121, 1 April 1921 — Page 1

UM s i r 1 VI.. No. 121 Palladium, Bat. lltl Consolidated RICHMOND. IND., FRIDAY EVENING. APRIL 1, 1921. SINGLE COPY 3 CENTS with 6un-T tletno, 1MT. DGRATIC

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COLLIERIES OF ENGLAND CEASE WORK 1,200,000 Coal Miners Are

SELECTION OF HOUSE BODIES IS DIFFICULT Hard Task to Pick Places for About 300 Republicans on Score of Important Committees. FAVOR OLD MEMBERS

ALLIES WARE HUNGARY TO SHUN CIIAEILES Country Given Ultimatum that Restoration of Haps- - burg Dynasty Would Entail Disastrous Consequences. RUMORSCOllFLICTING

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WORKERS WANT PLUMS BT MARK SVILIVA1V ' WASHINGTON, April l.President Harding will shortly make a decision which will largely determine the fate : of fuly nine-tenths of the party leaders fnd workers who are seeking patronage. He is just now getting the opinion of the party leaders in congress and elsewhere and also a thorough report on the situation as it exists. In the nature of this decision can only be understood by close examination of the law as it now stands. Ex-President Wilson in 1917. put nil of the tirst, second and third class postmasters, under civil service. The Democrats in fact, rely on making this decision one of their major issues. The Republican position on the other hand is that there was a "trick" this is the word the Republicans use, in the language or Mr. Wilson's order. As Senator j Lodge expressed it: "The order was very cunningly drawn." i The way the Republicans justify their charge is this, Mr. Wilson came into office March 4, 1913. During the j following four years, of course, the terms of all these postmasters expired automatically. The Republicans charge that all of the first, second and third class postmasters appointed during this period were Democrats. It is the universal practice of the party in Vower to appoint its own members to

the post offices. The Republicans r " charge that only after the offices had x teen filled by Democrats that Mr. Wil- ' son put them under the permanent protection of the civil service. 1. Skillfully Drawn. , It was, in fact on March 31, 1917, I lifter Mr. Wilson had been in office four years, that he issued the executive I i order which is now in question. The H Wilson order provides that whenever a vacancy occurs as tho result of death, i i rwrignation, or removal" his successor 4' shall be appointed by a competitive - f-xaminatJon, ..tHadertfce, civil service '0 ! -ormnission. -?

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expiration of a commission does not create a vacancy. Therefore the man .who la in office may be re-appointed without the examination, and that, of course, was tho purpose of the order." What irks the Republicans, however, l that there axe still in office some S.000 postmasters not likely to "die, or! be removed" within a enfficienUy short time to give the Republicans a enanee . t the offices. It is these 8.000 offices i lhat Republican workers throughout : the country are easer for. While the 1 Republican workers throughout the country are eager for Hard'ng to revoke the order which bars them from a chance n.t the post offices. Many of the Repuhlicsn leaders in Washington , take a different view, i Against Spoils System. It. Is Kossip in Washington that at a White House dinner at which the subject was discussed, the feeling was overwhelming against a return to the rpoils system. What is likely to be done, however, is this. President Wilton's order will be rescinded and a new executive order will be substituted. This new order will compel the existing postmasters. Who have not been appointed under civil service - rules to resign at the ends of their present terms. Their Puccepsora will ihen be appointed on the civil service basis. This will at lea.t. give to the Uomiblican workers the chance to take the civil service examination in competition with everybody eisp. mi. . nrdPr nrobablv will provide

that the President shall appoint one 1918, when he was sent through the out of the first three taking examin- j North Sea to Copenhagen and thence atlon rather than the top man on the to a London hospital, lirt, on the theory that least on out J Weider challenges the claim of Herof the three is likelv to be a Re-pub-; man E. Lange. Ft Scott. Kan., to the lican It is estimated that this will j "youngest soldier honors." Lange is ?ive the Republicans a chance. Also, j said to have enlisted at the age of 14 the examinations will probably be i years. rha.need so as to be less purelv book-1 Weider joined company I of the One

bh' and to take into consiaeramm mtea dualities of nersonality and his experience and adaption to the kind of work a postmater must. do. Copvrirht 1921 by the New York Evening Post, Ind.) CAR MEN OF TOLEDO WILL DEFER STRIKE (Ry Associated Press TOLEDO. O.. April 1. Officials of the . street car men's union today as;reed to defer a proposed strike from ennouncement by the community traction company that 15 per cent wafe reduction would go into effect this morning. The agreement followed a meetins ofthe men early in which the wage ; reduction, together with the elimlna- ' tion of the customary two week's va- ;; cation was rejected unanimously. ! The present working contract drawn i up with the Toledo Railways and fl Light company a year ago. expired tnlav. Since then the Toieao street 'railway system has been turned over to the community traction company inder a service at. cost franchise or dnance. ., ' f . I The new company has shown a large deficit during the three months f has open 4L and officials decided fti the wage reduction as a means of daking up a portion of it.

Dr. Hubert Work. Hubert Work, president of the American Medical Association and Re publican national committeeman from Colorado, has been appointed first assistant postmaster general by President Harding. During the war Dr. Work held a commission in the medical corps of the army and rose to the rank of colonel. STRIKING WORKMEN IN MEXICO CAUSE OF SERIOUS DISORDERS j (By Associated Press) ! MEXICO CITY, April 1. Striking workmen attempted to enter forcibly the factory of the Eclipse Shoe Manufacturing company here today for the purpose of ousting strike breakers who had taken their places and operated the plant under their own direction. Police reserves which were rushed to the scene prevented the successful carrying out of the plan. The idle men who had gathered out side the factory wall had been attempting to induce strike breakers to leave their places and when it was rush the plant, the situation was ser- ! ious. Situation Is Seriout. The industrial situation in many parts of the country was described as "acute"., today, (in a conimuM.estton made public by the department of industry and commerce. This communication was directed particularly to President Obregon and the treasury department, and declared that the recent railway strike had virtually been liquidated by the strikers returning to work. The aftermath of the strike, however, was serious, it was pointed out, the stoppage of work for six weeks having resulted in congestion of rolling stock and deterioration of operative power to such an extent that trains are running with delays frequently amounting to thirtysix of forty-eight hours. "The sequel of the railroad strike" the communication declared, "has been extremely serious to many industries which probably will be forced to close down unless there is an immediate adjustment." DO WAYNE WAR VETS EQUAL THIS RECORD? Who is Wayne county's youngest World war veteran? Holmes Weider, of Columbus, O., claims to be one of the youngest, if not the youngest, member of the United States army in the war. He is a member of the Franklin county post of the American Legion. Here is his record, according to Colonel Harold M. Bush, of the post: Enlisted at the age of 13, seriously wounded in the Champagne offensive July 15. 1918. and a prisoner in Ger- . many from that date until Dec. 23, riunarea ana oixiy-snin imanLry ui tne ramous nainDow uivision, me ota Fourth Ohio of national guard fame. During the Champagne offensive he received a piece of shrapnel in his right side, which penetrated his lung. With 26 others he was captured and taken to Sedan, where he was put into a hospital, and from there shifted ! about from one German prison camp to another until repatriated. Has Wayne county any World war veteran to contest these claims? Who was the youngest? ANTI-RED FORCES OPEN ENGAGEMENT (By Associated Press) TOKTO. April-1. Anti-Bolshevik troops commanded by General Kappel, armed with four machine guns, opened an engagement with the Russian militia in Vladivostok at 4 o'clock this morning, says a despatch from that city to the Nichi NichI Shimbun of this city. Fighting was said to be in progress along Main street near the railway ftation. and the city was in confusion. The Japanese garrison in Vladivostok has announced its neutrality it is said. ; ', " '- '' General Kappel's forces are reported to have seized Vlkolsk, a city two miles northwest of Vladivostok,

Idle Today as Result of Controversy Over Wage Issue Floods Threatened. ORDER FROrr AMERICA

(By Associated Press) LONDON April 1. All work ceased in the coal mines of the United Kingdom at midnight with the exception of a very few districts, and approxi-4-1 . AAA AAA 1 . . . JJ1 . ' jnaieiy i,vu,uuu miners ne iuib iuday as a result of the controversy over the wage issue. In only two colleries in Yorkshire, one in Northumberland, one in Scotland and one in North Wales, the men have promised to continue at their posts without preudice to any terms that may be agreed upon, but all other pit workers, including mechanics, pump men, ventilating men and pony men came out with the miners. Danger that the mines may be flooded threatens, and many may be irretrievably ruined from the inrush of water. Strenuous efforts are being made everywhere to enroll volunteers. Yorkshire pump men have decided to remain at work, and hope was expressed today that others would follow their example. Order From America The first effect of the strike has been the placing of orders with American coal merchants. Advices from New York state that a flood of orders from European countries which normally have formed the British market, has been received there and although the country's stock of coal is estimated at 1,000,000 tons, the price of household fuel already has risen two shillings per ton. London and other i urban centers are believed to have several weeks' supply on hand owing to the fact that export of coal has been completely stopped by the board of trade, except in cases where special permits have been issued. Apprehension is felt that the National Union of Railwaymen and the transport workers' union, partners with the miners in the labor dispute, may be tempted to strike in sympathy with the coal diggers. In such an event, the nation " would be confronted by a crisis of unprecedented gravity. . Organize Police une or tne largest war a 8 in onaon and , formed a company -of speclaL'bllce to protect property. Orders were issued last night to employes of various government departments to "stand by" to report for transport duty if necessary. RESCUE PASSENGERS FROM WRECKED SHIP (By Associated Press! SEATTLE, Wash., April 1. The passenger steamer Governor of the Admiral line, enroute from San Pedro, California, to Seattle, rammed the freighter West Harland, bound from Seattle to Bombay, and sank off Point Wilson, near Port Townsend, Wash., shortly before midnight last night, according to messages received by the Port warden's wireless operator here. Seven- passengers and three members of the crew are missing. The first S. O. S. received at midnight said the Governor rammed the West Hartland and was sinking, the West Hartland escaping serious damage. It was reported the Princess Adelaide was enroute and would arrive at the scene of the collision within three hours. At 12:55 a. m., another message from the West Hartland said: "No use ; sending Adelaide Boat from Westhartland looking for survivors." At 1:10 a. m., a third message said all passengers succeeded in escaping in life boats and had been picked up by the Westhartland. No details are available as to the cause of collision, officials of the Ad miral Line here were notified but were unable to give any further information. The collision according to the Port Warden's official, occurred at the entrance to the port Townsend harbor in a heavy fog. The steamers princess Adelaide. Princess Alice and Jeptha were in the vicinity at the time. The Governor's crew approximately 126 men, most of which were recruited in Seattle. .CONSTRUCTION HALTED FOLLOWING WAGE CUT CHICAGO. April 1. Construction work in a number of middlewestern cities has halted following the refusal of building trades workers to accept reductions in pay scheduled to take effect tcday. Most of the reductions averaged 20 per cent. Carpenters quit work at Dubuque, la., while in Waterloo carpenters and brick workers were idle. Union work ers at Sioux City refused to accept hi pay cut and 1.500 men were reported1 idle In Des Moines pending further negotiations over ' a new wage scale. Union officers claimed 2,000 men engaged in construction in Omaha, Nebr.. quit work today. Concrete construction work in St. Louis was stopped following refusal of the cement finishers and concrete laborers to accept a 20 per cent pay cut. : WITHDRAW JAP TROOPS. - "TOKIO. April 1. -Official confirmation is given of reports that Japanese troops will he withdrawn from ChienTao, a town In Manchuria just aeriss the northwestern border of Korea. T withdrawal of. these, troops will be tomorrow,.

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Edgar E. Clark (above) and R. M. Barton. President Harding has plunged Into the railway problem in real earnest, and has summoned a number of ex perts to the White House. Among; thos with whom he has conferred are Edgar E Clark, chairman of the interstate commerce commission, and R. M. Barton, chairman of the roalroad labor board. VIVIANI CONTINUES HIS DISCUSSION OF OUR MORAL SUPPORT ... (fly A'shmsIM Pm) WASHINGTON, April 1. Rene, Vi'envoy- extraordinary from the French republic, who has suggested that extension of this country's "moral support" was vitally necessary to as sist France in getting the reparations question with Germany, and other problems growing out of the war, planned to continue today his discussion of these problems with American officials. In addition to appointments with several members of the cabinet, including Secretaries Hoover and Mel lon, the French envoy was to meet j again today with Senator Lodge, chair-1 man of the foreign relations committee. who was among those present at Kvr" " ."V4 night by American Ambassador Jus serand, at which M. Viviani was said to have discussed frankly the postwar problems confronting his country. Reviews Results. In reviewing the results of the London reparations conference at which Germany refused to meet the demands of the allies the former French pre - mier was said to have expressed the opinion that an ultimately satisfactory settlement of the reparations depended largely on this country's moral backing. France, notwithstanding her present economic state, sought no material aid from this country, M. Viviani was said to have stated, but believed that the moral assistance of this country was essential to a just settlement of the problems affecting her relations with Germany. BANDITS GET $10,000 HAUL FROM ILLINOIS STATE BANK (By Associated Press) SUMMITT. 111.. April 1. Three masked bandits held up the Summit state bank today, forced Fred Mandel, the cashier to open the safe, after firine two shots at him. and escaped in;. an automobile with $10,000. Three other persons in the bank at the time lined up in a vault, while the robbers emptied the cash drawers. " r Why Richmond is the Best Place m Which ... " . to Live Earb day a Palladium reirter mill Interview persona at random to flad out why they Ilk to llva here. "It is Richmond's future possibilities which form her greatest asset, in spite of her present excellence in many lines," was the remark today of a recent arrival who is employed in a clerical position. ". "Richmond has a wide reputation for her schools, art exhibits, music, and natural beauty, but to me her greatest value lies in the promise of development. The civic bodies which have been or- . ganized during the last year, together with societies already existing have an extensive and well organized plan of growth : tor ..the city; and with eachco-

(By Associated Prss) WASHINGTON. April 1. The old woman who lived in the shoe and who tried to put 20 kids to sleep in beds big enough for only eight, seemed to have bad no tougher night-time job than a bouse committee which is trying to pick places for about 300 Republicans on less than a score of important standing committeee. But it will be done somehow, with Indications that, like the children of the story book, they may kick and scream lustily. There are so many Republicans that It is a real problem to scatter them around where they might do the most

good. There are only 132 Democrats. They are outnumbered about three to one, but with their committee representation sharply reduced they stand a chance of better picking than the Republican side, which will actually frame and pass the laws. Newcomer Fare III Three members. Representatives Mann, Mondell and Moores, are bandling the assignments for the Republicans. Each day they go through a stack of requests with nearly everybody eager to get on certain committees. The list has been tentatively made up subject to revision and approval Monday by the Republican committee on committees. For some it will be much like a high card gamble with the possibility that many of the one hundred and odd new representatives will not have much more real work for a year or so than answering the roll. Service counts first. .The old members will eat ahead of everybody, so to speak, and the new ones get what Is left. But, as a veteran, of the house remarked today, alt draw'' the same pay and there is no discrimination in the distribution of free seed . tor . the (oik .back . home.",- ; ' -v ; "iAll statfTdraft BOARDS TO CHECK UP ON SLACKER LISTS (By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS. April 1. Every local draft board in Indiana that served during the World war is being called upon by Adjt.-Gen. Harry C. j Smitn tQ check preiiminary draft tvader Hsts prepard by the miiitary authorities at Washington. In making the announcement today. General Smith said the purpose in call ing on the local boards was to use the "utmost care in the investigation of the men's records so that no injustice may be done any man" in the final publication of the list A half dozen i men included in the preliminary Wash j ,ngton 8t have been ellmlnated DV j ocal boards wbose records showed these men had been in overseas service. As soon as the work is completed by the local boards it will be returned to Adjt.-Gen. Harris at Washington, it was explained by General Smith. Publication is not expected to be authorized by the war department. STATE FAIR GROUND SURRENDER DELAYED 'Rv Aoiated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, April 1. Surrender 0f the state fair grounds by the state of arfcuuure to the state will . , . .. . . jbe Pending settlement of the ! question or the new board to issue ' bonds to liquidate $400,000 of debts of I the old board, it was decided by the I board today when it. met to consider : transfer of the nroDertv. - I A proposed bond issue by the new ' board had been held of unquestionable legality by prospective buyers and pending final settlement of this question, the board decided to issue ' $420,000 under the old law. This i money will settle the old board's debt ' and provide funds for remodelling ! buildings n.t. the grounds. J The settlement of the bond question may require Feveral weeks, board members said, adding that transfer of I the property would - bo delayed until that time. Are Unable to Search Wrecked Barracks (y AftiwiHated Prea ' DUBIJN. April 1. Search "of the . ruins of Ross Carbery. police barracks j which were cimroyed yesterday morn ing during an atack by Sinn Feiners, Is as yet impossible owing to explosions In the debria. Confirmation has been received., however, that but twt officers. Sergeant Shea and Constable Borlas were killed. They were buried under the walla of the building when the front of the structure was blown with gelignite. '.The barracks were defended by the head constable, two ergee.nts and 19 j j mk7 been

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James Cox Davis James Cox Davis of Iowa is the new director general of railroads. He was appointed by President Harding to succeed Judge John Barton Payne. Davis was counsel general for the railroad administatlon. Previous to that he was solicitor of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad. NON-PARTISAN STATE OFFICIALS MAYBE RECALLED BY VOTE ( (By Associated Pres) DEVIL'S LAKE. N. JJ., April 1. Petitions calling for a recall election against three state officials, elected with Non-Partison League endorsement, will be circulated soon, it was announced today, following the decision last night of the Anti-Nonpartisan convention here in orderig such action. The election will be held on or before November 8, 1921. In addition to seeking the recall of Governor Lynn J. Frazier, William Lemke, attorney-general, and J. N. Hagan, commissioner of agriculture and labor, the three members 'com prising the "state Industrial commission. the antl-Nonparti-sans will have submitted to the voters at the same time a suries or constitutional amendments, which would change the state-owned Industrial program. Would Liquidate Bank. Principal among these would be liquidation 01 the Bank of North Dakota and abandonment of the stateowned Industries w ith the exception of the Grand Forks mill and elevator. A bond issue of $5,000,000 to retire outstanding bonds and pay all liabilities of the Bank of North Dakota is provided for. Another bond issue of $2,000,000 would be used to clear up the affairs of the State Mill and Elevator association and also provide for the completion of the mill at Grand Forks, while a third issue of $250,000 would retire debts of the Home Builders' association. It is also proposed to limit the bonded indebtedness of the state to $7,750,000. R. A. Wentes, Minot, Repuplican, is the choice of the antiNonpartisans for governor. Reports from Bismarck were that the Nonpartisan League legislative committee will institute a counter recall against independent state officials. JAPAN IGNORANT OF VENIZELOS VISIT (By Associated Press.) TOKIO. April 1. Authorities at the Japanese foreign office say they know nothing of the reported visit of former Premier Venizelos of Greece to Japan. (An Athens dispatch received in this country early this week stated London advices had declared that M Venizelos would go to Japan as the guest of the Mikado and. would be asked to arbitrate existing- differences between Japan and the United States.) Major General Leonard Wood, who has been sent to the Philippines by President Harding to conduct an investigation of conditions there, has been invited to spend a week, or 10 days in this city and officials say they will welcome him to the country. Newspapers here join in this "welcome, and express the opinion that the visit may have an important bearing on relations between Japan and the United DiateS. , Weather Forecast MOORE'S GENERAL FORECAST. . . .. Fair and Warmer. . Generally fair weather is in prosi pect for tonight and Saturday, A ' J 1-1 TT wrm - X,, B" weather followed by ram about the first of the coming week. For Indiana by the United States tonight and Saturday. - . . Temperatures for Yesterday. Maximum .......... 54 Minimum ........................ S5 , Today. - . . .- Noon ...... . '. ... 45 Weather Conditions fienoral hoarv I frosts and temperatures below freezing occurred last night and this morning throughout Wayne county. A warm wave covers the west and northwest where temperatures ranged from 60 to SS degrees in the shade in Montana. Rnnth DlVnti ' and vutamrm.it cav jifii ; t, (uitMiMMwu

(By Associated Press) . ' PARIS, April l.-Warning was given Hungary today by the allies that the restoration of the Hapsburg dynasty would entail disastrous . consequences for the Hungarian nation. This warning, issued through the council of ambassadors constituted a virtual ultlmatim from the chief al

lied powers including Great Britai France, Italy and their lesser assocl ates. It was given an additional point by the fact that it was communicated officially to the allied states by which Hungary is surrounded Czecho-Slov-akia, Jugo Slavia, Roumanla,. and Poland, at least the first three of which comprising the "little entente" had declared themselves to take military action against the Hapsburg restoration. Meanwhile advices reaching Paris through official and other reliable channels give no confirmation of the rumors that ex-emperor Charles was marching on Budapest at the bead of a large body of troops to replace himself on the throne. Advices Conflict. Official advices to the French foreign officii emphasized that Charles was still at Steinamanger, near the Austrian frontier, that negotiations were in progress for his removal from Hungary, presumably back to Switzerland through Austria, and that quiet prevailed at Budapest, the Hungarian capital. A Berlin dispatch announce that troops which left Steinamanger. for Budapest have arrived at Raab. about 75 miles from the Hungarian capital. A newspaper report from Vienna states that General Lehar, governor of West Hungary, has informed the Hungarian legation at the Austrian capital that Charles had decided to return to Budapest at the head of his troops. , , The former emperor was ft-tto te - the view that allied of be aimed only at,hira his . returit he would a' u Advices! the Jugo-i '( has decided 1 .v. . . Hapsburgs:i iry wttU -e co" sidered a cause for war, "jV Consider St-'-ss. Premier Briand's n-.--Eclair, says the entent -are considering the M w : take in the event the H:-r v tion is not rapidly clear ;. . these measures it is 'r ; r. blockade of Hungary fa tidered. - Ivan Prazovsky, Hung: -to France, points out it. printed in the Figaro, thts lions between Paris tin Pui; are interrupted and tli -i reaching this city must : ? .. way of Vienna, and the 5"--.." be subjected to careful sc The minister declares hi -reports that Charles has i--. :-: ful in his attempt, and sa-"-in his departure from Hub? ; 1 ; attributable to tho necest"-:-; i-.i ing the consent of the Ar.iisjii.s Jugo-SIavian governments V? age across their territorie Admits Possibility. r He adds that if General !..vi.: liad gone over to the side of ! 1 ''"'?..;.!-; ?:- he , would most certainly ha - u ? ad. vised. While it is possible mat a few adventurers are gathered around tha former emperor and that some battal ions of troops may be ready to support him, the minister says he does not believe the army has declared for Charles, as Vienna despatches have stated. "Hungary," the minister conclude, "has had enough coups d'etat. While the neonle would, nerhans like n to nnarChy. they want to have it established trough regular constitutional chani,els. The situation in Hungary is Improving, exchange rate are rising end consequently public opinion is hostile to any violent changes." - ' - : VIENNA. April 1 Official Information was. received in this city last night that -former Emperor Charles, who attempted on Sunday to bring about a coup d'etat in Hungary, would leave that country. The Hungarian minister in Vienna called on Chancellor Mayr during the evening and asked if, in principle, the .., I VI- ...... A ' OV....I1.. Mayr replied in the affirmative. This interview followed a visit to the chancellor by the Swiss minister, who stated his government would be willing to grant Charles safe conduct over the Swiss frontier. . . . Callers at the Hungarian legation ' yesterday afternoon were assured that the bulk of the Hungarian army was i toy-! to Admiral Horthy. the regent, I . . , "2" .n "I"."These incidents tend to lessen the as a result of sensational reports favorable to the monarchists cause. It is pointed out, however, that the Hungarian minister is an avowed CarlisL and that the official notice that Charles would leave Hungary did not mention the date of his departure nor his destination, y - ,; .- . - Reports are current here that an adjutant on the staff of General Henar, who is supporting the former emperor. is in Vienna, and has said that r the first move of Charles . would ' be to nNuilifm hlmabtf lrfn. .f flariMn W-. 1 Hungary. V-former

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