Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 46, Number 131, 13 April 1921 — Page 1

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A. A. VOL. XLVI., No. 131 Palladium. But. 1831. Consolidated with Sun-Teloaram. 107. RICHMOND, IND., WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 13, 1921. SINGLE COPY 3 CENTS

HARDING IS .CENTER OF TUG-OF-WAR President Between Two Con

HARDING TALK NOT SURPRISE TO EUROPEANS Greek Reverses May Overthrow Gtbinet; Smyrna Is Threatened

TRIPLE STRIKE TO BE CALLED FRIDAY NIGHT Great Britain's Triple Alliance of Labor Will Gill Members From Posts at 1 0 O'clock . Follows Deadlock.

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tending Groups Irrecon- . cilables Pull One Way Hughes, Hoover Another. FIGHT ISWFINISHEO

BY MARK Sl'LUVAlf WASHINGTON, D. C, April 13. All who want to bare the completest a raJlable understanding of President Harding's declaration on foreign affairs Tuesday, should read it in connection with what has gone on in Washington for the past week. During that week the president has been the center of two contending groups, and the position he takes on foreign affairs in his speech Tuesday registers the balance between the two groups as that balance stands for the present. The group at one end is the senate foreign affairs committee, more narrowly It is the so-called "irreconcilable" groups in the senate, the group which has always taken and still takes the extreme anti-League of Nations and anti-treaty of Versailles position. But this group of irreconcilables has now so Increased its members and its rower and especially has so Increased its strategic position that it is almost Impossible to make a distinction between the irreconcilable group as .i group and the whole Republican membership of the foreign relations committee. McCumber Shifts. McCumber, of North Dakota, was the principal anti-irreconcilable Republican senator on the foreign relations committee, and McCumber has now changed his position in the direction of the irreconcilable associate. Kellogg of Minnesota, a new member of the committee, who takes the place made vacant by Senator Harding, was also a reservation senator as distinct from the irreconcilables, but Kellogg is now nearer to the irreconcilable position that he was formerly. The foreign relations committee of the senate as now composed is an out p.nd out thorough going irreconcilable group, and it is this group that has been and is at one end of the tug-of-war which centers in President Harding. The other end of the tug-of-ar is composed of a few members of President Hardings cabinet, especially Secretary Hughes and Secretary Hoover, together with a few other Republican leaders, some in official life and some not now in official life. For purposes of convenience, here in Washington we speak of it as the Hughes-Hoover influence, as in many fcuch contests the issue between the ! two groups is one of direction rather than of clear contrast, to a certain extent especially on the part of the senate, it is a matter of prestige. Irreconcilable Position. The best approach to defining the difference is to state the irreconcilable position first. That position for the early passage of the Knox resolution providing for a separate peace with Germany. The Hughes-Hoover position does not negative necessary and finally all consideration of the Knox resolution, but does want to postpone consideration of that resolution, until some other things have been done. Of course, if you go back far enough, as far as last October, you will find both Hughes and Hoover as signers of that declaration of 31 Republicans, who said that the best course was to preserve and build upon some parts of the league and some parts of the treaty. Undoubtedly Mr. Hughes and Mr. Hoover will hardly go this far now. At the present moment the Hughes and Hoover position appears to be that we should approach the whole problem of our foreign relations with deliberation, that it would unnecessarily embarrass us and greatly embarrass our late allies to pass the Knox resolution, and now generally that the state department should be given time to approach the allies diplomatically before everything is foreclosed as it would be foreclosed by the passage of the Knox resolution. Victory Shifts. The tug-of-war between these two groups has been the most important thing in Washignton for a week. During the early part of the week the senators seemed to be winning. During the past few days it has been apparent that the Hughes-Hoover group was winning. The fight is by no means over. In the fight the senators have the advantage of having an affirmative program. They propose the Knox resoluticn. If the Hughes-Hoover group are to have a fair chance before public opinion, they should present an equally concrete affirmative program. For political purposes the best program the Hughes-Hoover group can devise is a conference here in America between the representation of the allies and ourselves, only such a conference can consider adequately the complex relations between the allies and ourselves. And only by holding conference there in America will it be possible to dispel the deep suspicion our people have acquired against European diplomacy. Bears Out Judgment. As your correspondent stated in a dispatch as long ago as March 15. "Every consideration points toward Washington as the proper place for the next step looking to disarmament, permanent peace and all the other purposes for which the nations must co-operate. "Tho best way to allay the unfortunate suspicions that arouses in America over the secrecy and all other aspects of the peace conference is to hold the new negotiations in the plain view of the American people, and accompanied by the aerating processes of the American newspapers, processes1 which differ greatly from what happened in Paris."

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George H. Carter. George H. Carter, a former Iowa newspaper man, has been named by j President Harding as public printer. He served in various newspaper positions in Iowa and in Washington prior to 1911, when he became clerk of the joint congressional committee on printing. His frequent contact since then with the problems of pubic printing has made him largely familiar with his new duties. AMERICANIZATION DAY WILL BE CELEBRATED IN RICHMOND MAY 1 Plans for an Americanization celebration in Richmond to be held Sunday, May 1, are being perfected under the direction of Paul Beckett, county prosecutor, who was appointed as director for the Wayne county celebration by Judge Raymond F. Springer, of Connersville. Judge Springer is director of the ceremonies for the sixth congressional district. Similar meetings will be held all over Indiana on May 1. An organization composed of representatives from the American Legion, patriotic societies and civic organizations is being perfected to select a speaker and arrange for a public meeting to be I 'heTdT Sunday "after-' noon. May 1. Mr. Beckett states that plans at the present time are to ask pastors in all the churches of the county to deal with the suuject of Americanization in their address either in the morning or evening service. Schools that are in session will be asked to call attention to the significance of the day in the form of some appropriate exercises either Friday before May 1, or on the following Monday. To Select Committee. The selection of a committee t have charge of the celebrations in various parts of the county is requiring considerable time, but Mr. Beckett states that he hopes to be able to announce his committee in the next few days. Judge Springer, who was the first departmental commander of the American Legion, stated Wednesday that plans for the Americanization ceremonies over the sixth district were progressing very satisfactorily and that he had had favorable reports from virtually every city in the district stating that meetings will be seld and that interest in the movement is good. The general plans for the celebrations are similar to those carried out in Indianapolis recently when Judg9 Landis spoke to immense crowds on the subject of Americanization. Many of the larger cities of the country have had similar meetings accompanied by demonstrations. General Celebration. Mr. Beckett states that he believes every citizen should be interested In a general celebration which is meant to bring to mind his duty to his country in time of peace as well as in time of war" He states further that he believes this can be carried out best by a general celebration carried on through the churches and schools together with a mass meeting Sunday afternoon rather than by an elaborate celebration in which the true significance of the day is lost in the preparations. The co-operation of all patriotic and civic bodies is to be enlisted in the move for the celebration and the effort of local people will be directed towards defining a true meaning foi Americanism, leaders in the movebent state. HARDING CONTINUES STUDY OF RAILROADS By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. April 13 Continuing his study of the general railroads situation President Harding conferred today with T. DeWltt Cuyler. chairman, and Alfred F. Thom, general counsel of the association of railway executives. They are the first of the road managers to be called in by the president, who already has had discussions with leaders of the railroad unions. Others of the managers are expected to confer with the executive later. While no recommendations were presented to the president, it is understood that in the discussion of working conditions, wages and the conclusion of a national agreement, it was represented by Mr. Cuyler that wage reductions would have to be taken into consideration in the re-organization of the carriers' revenues for the purpose of putting them on a working basis.

Message Favorably Received in French Circles English Think Message Complex Study League Statement. ARGENTINAlS- PLEASED

fBy Associated Pre!s) PARIS, April 13. Harding's message to congress created a most favorable Impression in Paris in official as well as other circles. Particularly favorable was the reception of the passsage in the message interpreted here as recommending the ratification of the treaty of Versailles d?tached from the covenant of the league of nations and with reservations. "Pertinax," political editor of the Echo de Paris, was the first editorial writer to have eomething to say regarding the message. "There is no longer any doubt as to the policy the new American president and his advisors intend to pursue," hrf remarked. It was not generally expected that Mr. Harding would announce immediately his desire to see the theoretical state of war with Germany ended. France for the past two years has been consistently mistaken about America. Shall we now send men to Washington capable of enlightening and defending us" The writer asserted the last phrase was not meant as reference to former Premier Viviani, who he declared, "had done his best." Little Surprise. Little surprise with the text of the j message was expressed with newspa-i pers issued here today at noon. 'Prudence," declared the Paris Midi which is a customary quality of : American presidents, reigns supreme ;

in Mr. Harding s message. There isl1" or ine army are expressing dis-

no occasion for us either to light bonfires in celebration or be alarmed, for if the president is reserved American public opinion is much less so. In all quarters of the United States the people are showing a sincere desire not to hinder France." L'Information missed in the message "the great inspiration which sometimes vibrates in President Wilton's public utterances, and which may be found in the speeches with which former Premier Viviani is gaivanizing .American opinion." The newspaper warned the public against accepting any individual as the spokesman of Americans, but udged the most frank and cordial relations with the United States, adding: "Franco-American friendship is the surest foundation of world peace."

LIVERPOOL, April 13. Comment- eign relations committee without dising on the message of President Hard- j cussion. It would provide that Amering to the United States congress, the ican rights under the treaty of VerPost of this city declares its belief j sailles should be reserved, that the program of the American! Senator Kellogg, Republican, Minnepresident "looks simpler than it real-j sota, leading the opposition in the ly is." I nght over ratification of the Colombian "A mere declaratory resolution of j treaty was prepared to open the senpeace," the newspaper continues, "will ate debate in replying ts the address scarcely suffice to adjust matters be-J yesterday by Senator Lodge, of Masatween the United States and Germany.; chusetts in which the Republican leadThe resolution will have to be followed ! er urged early ratification not only on by a full blown treaty, and when the! the ground that it would improve this

treaty comes to be drawn up, interna tional complications arising from the prior existence of European treaties will force themselves upon America. We consider it most inconvenient for America to perpetuate longer the technical fiction that she is still at war with Germany. She has her eye on German trade, and has no intention to ; let such obstacles bar her way. Probably, Indeed, economic pressure, more than political motive, will spur congress to give the presidential counsel speedy effect.' LEEDS. England, April 13. Reference to the League of Nations and a resolution re-establishing peace with Germany will attract more attention in Europe than any of the policies enunciated by President Harding in his address yesterday, declares the Yorkshire Post. The newspaper asserts that the "dismissal of the league of nations," as established by the treaty of Versailles was anticipated. Mr. Harding's reference to an association of nations is considered by the newspaper as loomng in mo aireo ; tions, first, warning Germany that the; TT4t C 1 i auunca u u iuicution to stand by her former associates in rtemnnHinfr nH pvmmiiid- i,,ct i-onor atlons, and second, preparing the way . ..v...0 vauv-vims jutJi. visua ror tne K.nox peace resolution in tne senate. BUENOS AIRES. April 13. Praise for the frankness, sincerity and respect with which President. Hardins in his message to the United States congress yesterday rejected the league of nations is voiced by Ln Razon. of this citv. Mr. Hardine's srosramrne is cri1lAf1 ea 4 Via urn n f i .in . lm-.. I policies", but the newi)aper sees only i;elf-interest in the future international policy of the United States. "The egoistic independent nationalism which is proclaimed as the law of international activity by the United States is dominent in Mr. Harding's words," the- newspaper declares, i

"Americanism and Monroism, notions j clear and concrete which have had ! WASHINGTON, April 13. It was intheir rise and fall since 1824, rvappear : dicated today at the s-'ate department with more vigor than ever in the di- that the American government was dif rectinff thoutrht of the ITnitprl States ' nosed to insist UUOn its original nosi-

Governing men of America aspire to commercial and military hegemony of

the world. They are not disposed to ; of the white award, despite the prosacrifice anything to his aspiration and test contained m Panama's reply, re

appear to care nothing for Europe, nor to intervene in its contention", but to cultivate their own political interests and enhance their commercial actvily. Claim Sacrifices. "The very American count rie-s whose ' luirviuiaiu 111c iit- w uicn.to r. vuiu appear to assume In the name of the Monroe doctrine no longer interest it greatly. It sacrifices them to interior convenience. We do not criticise be- ( Continued on Page Fifteen)

vow .-t-x-m View Of the Citv and harhnp nf Smvr.7 na; Gen. Demetrios Gounarls, and map showing Greek army penned up t Brusa, and the imperiled Smyrna zone. Serious military reverses in Asia Mmor WM result in the immediate overthrow of Premier Calogeropomlos cabinet, a report from Athens eays. General Gounaris is ment ionad as the ntxt premier. The rank and satisfaction with General Gounaris owing to his flamboyant promises to KNOX INTRODUCES PEACE RESOLUTION VETOED BY WILSON fBy,soclateU Press). WASHINGTON, April 13. Senator Knox of Pennsylvania, Introduced today his resolution to end the state of war with Germony. The measure Is similar to that which the last congress passed and President Wilson vetoed. The resolution which also would end the state of war with the Austrian government, was referred to the forcountry s relations with Latin America, but because of economic consider.ations as well. Senator Lodge pointed to the rich oil stores of Colombia as "demanding" a policy of favorable action on the treaty by the United States. Senator Pomerrne, Democrat, Ohio, was scheduled to follow Senator Kellogg in the treaty debate today, .nH fio;o(, r " Tu,,i:i sylvania, also was prepared to speak. uotn tavor immediate ratification. Fight Looms. Prospects of a fiarht over the plan of Republican senators, approved in conference yesterday, to increase their membership on the ten major committees from 15 to 16 also looms in th senate today. Democrats were prepared to resist a chanpe in the senate ruies necessary 10 nut tne Droerani into effect, claiming that its .niintmr.Tif to them of but six places on each committee would be disproportionate to their memberFbipp. Republican senate leaders continued their general expressions of approval today of President Harding's unequivocal declaration m his message to congress that the United States could " . I . , nave no part in tr.e Versailles league of nations and also his declaration fav- ' ..! .w. . , by congressional resolution. In a JlltltL. iri 111 111 rl LIU 11 III I I I fr X Mir I 1 1 W '.i C formal statement after the reading of lessaee Senator THV Viri i h xtremely pie "dbf it whSe .xirem-eiy pita.-ea Dy it, V.niie, the m was exiremt-iy iita?ea Dy ll, wnue ' Senators Johnson, nf filiform. n.i 'Borah, of Idaho, leaden, of the irrecon- ' na. ana cilables" also expressed eratiflcation , at its definite reieetion of the leaeue. s although stating they were doubtful 'that the Versailles treaty could be put flp-:into anv thno ,.,..,t,hio w tion a possibility suggested by ttu president. U. S. STAND IS FIRM ON PANAMA DISPUTE tion that Panama settle its boundary , dispute with Costa Rica on the basis ; cetveel today to Secretary Hughes note of last month. Mass Meeting Considers Rail Wage Redactions TOLEDO, O., April 13. A mass meeting to be participated in by 13 crafts of railroad workers called for the purpose of discussing the proposed wage cuts went into session here thi3 morning.

capture Angora in a month, and the entire government may fall, including Kins Constantlne. The French officials learn the entire hold of the Greeks in Asia Minor is, threatened, even including Smyrna occupation, owing to the dissatisfaction among the troop3 and the threatening attitude of the Turkish population at Program of Farm is Prepared PALLADIUM NEWS BUREAU WASHINGTON. , .Aoril ' IS A Drorsiltfslat is necessary for the protection and promotion of their interests is to be pre- ! sented to the new congress by the farmers of the country. This pro gram has not yet been completed, but it is certain to include the following measures: A bill authorizing co-operative marketing by agricultural producers. The emergency tariff bill, similar to the one vetoed by President Wilson during the last session, giving the farmers immediate protection for their products against foreign imports. Adequate protection for farm products in the permanent tariff bill which is to follow the emergency tariff measure. A bill prohibiting gambling in grain. A pure-fabrics bill, for the protection of wool growers. A bill aimed to bring about a reduction of railroad freight rates by '!he rePefl f c"tain sections of the transportation act. Rumor Repeal Action There ha? been an unconfirmed report in circulation recently that certain farmers' organizations - are con templating advocacy of the repeal of the Adamson eight-hour law, which j,aw became a campaign issue in 1916 DAVIS CAR OUTPUT EXCEEDS NORMALCY Normalcy in both working force and production has not only been reached In the Davis Moior Car company faci tories, but has exceeded normal conditions. according to Walter Davis, i Wednef day. A steady advance has been especially noteworthy since the ' NeTV York automobile show held in the early part of January, he said. An invitation fnr trin thrniich th plant was accepted by the writer, Each rir-nnrtmcnt was alivo with an - UlItioo or,H ,.n tl.a Flnnr. wn IS " . , . i chassis, all to be finished ready for : shinment bv the close of the dav s , . -

work. At the loading stalls where ! cattle to distant marKets. arm leaaIcars are run into freight cars forjTs are coming to Washington to put

! cars are run ,mo i reign i cars iort transportation, stood four box cars. In ch of these' cars three of the Davis . ... " " -- --- - - - - - motor cars were piacea. inree or me r r 1 J ,1 l I i four "e ed when ! i Dserveu Finish 13 Per Day Mr. Davis said that an average of

'. 16 cars a day are finished and sent from the factory. Beginning with

produce 18 cars daily. He explained that while the Davis factory can finish 30 cars a day, the highest number : ever produced in a day was 22. "We are using more workmen now) ! than at the amp time last year. ! With the announcement of our de crease in price of cars the first of this year, we have had nearly all of the business we could handle." The E. .W. Steinhart company, agents for the Cadillac cars, have se---.Jff-J fVune Vi!l cars in. this community. They have" placed a chassis and two models of the Richmond product in their sales room windows, on North Tenth street. Harding to Investigate Soldiers' Imprisonment U? AocIat?l Prr WASHINGTON. April 13 President Harding promised a delegation from Alabama which called on him today, to take up personally with Mr. Hughes the case of Captain Emrnett Kilpatrick, of Unionto wn, . Ala., who is held prisoner by the Russian Bolshevik!.

Littoral, which greatly outnumbers the Greeks. It is believed if the nationalist lead er. Kemai, is able to exploit smyrna he can drive the Greeks to the sea. j Cavalry officers and noncommissioned i officers between 1901 and 1913 have been called to the colors by the 'Greeks. Legislation

For New Con2ressyiS'ze

Its passage was generally credited wjtJ.Jaj;$f , averted, a national railroad strike. It is doubtful, however, that there will be any united effort on the part of the agricultural organizations to press for a repeal of the Adamson law.. Such action would un - doubtedly result in a clash between the farming and the labor interests. There is a possibility that the socalled packers' bill to regulate the meat-packing industry, will also be inj eluded in the farmers' legislative program. Such legislation is certain to be demanded by quite a few agricultural organizations. The wool growers are urging legis lation to provide an embargo on the

shipment of wool into this country, jit is a desperate situation. All cltiJsnd. it is understood. Senator Snioot, jzens should prepare for the worst."

of i taii, has indicated he will oner a resolution for that purpose. Oppose Sale Tax

It is stated that the proposed gen-1 through an Intermediary as heretoeral sales tax will meet with sturdy fore, and speculated on the course opposition from the farming interests , member unions of the "alliance" would as a whole. j pursue. The majority of the senators and j The London Times and other papers congresrraen from the agricultural I believed the National union of rail-

states take the position that the farm ers are as much entitled to protection for their products as are the manufacturers in the industrial centers of the country- The group in each house which favors tariff protection for the agricultural interests is large and powerful and the prediction is made that the farmers will be well cared for in the new permanent tariff measure. It is certain, however, that thers will be strong opposition to a high tariff on farm products from members of congress who represent urban districts wherein nearly all the farm products used have to be purchased. In Bitter Mood. The farmers are in a bitter mood over the prevailing high freight rates. vansas larmers, iur "i"e. plain that they cannot ship their hay i t0 tne st Louis market because it ' Ss as mucn, or more, iu paj lur iu mi aS IBeV WUUIH lUf IUK I1H) t A 1 I J 1 J A M A l 1 . I wvctem rattletnen declare that thev ern oroit whenhe? eWd their make no pront v nen tnej snip ineir I irtn every euonu freight rate reductions i ,. ar .cv rental nf effort to bring about They will par- , .,,., ocL. r.nai nf ., nrn,.!cjnn nr ".T i i i.--. gard as a government guarantee, ana (Continued on Page sixteen) Weather Forecast MOORE'S LOCAL FORECAST: Rain Rain in the form of showers or lhunderstorms is in prospect for tonight and Thursday and may arrive this afternoon. The eastward ?novement of the storm which was centered over the southwest Tuesday, is the reason for the above forecast. For Indiana, by tne United States I Weather Bureau Showers tonight and Thursday; not much change in temperSiture. Temperature for Yesterday Maximum 60 Minimum 30 Tcday Noon 67 ' Weather Concitions: The coo! wave is now confined to the Atlantic coast t-tates. Record breaking low temperature for the time of year occurred Wednesday at Tampa. Florida. 46 degrees. Considerably warmer weather now prevails ease of the Rocky Mountain?. 70 degrees at Calgary. Albfrta. Canada. Rains r.re letting in over the plain states.

4,000,000 TO BE IDLE

(By Associated Press) LONDON. April 13. Great Britain's "triple alliance of labor" will call its members from their posts at Jl o'clock Friday night, it was announced here this morning at 11 o'clock. This decision follows the inability of the National Miners' Federation to reach an agreement with the mine owners and the government for the settlement of the miners' strike which began April 1. "The triple alliance" is made up of the national miners' federation, having a membership of 800.000: the National Union of Railwaymen. with 300,000 members and the National Federation of Transport Workers which numbers as its members a large number of unions which have a membership of close to 300,000. It has been estimated that if the "alliance" should call a strike there would be nearly 4.000,000 persons idle in England as a result. The decision to strike was reached unanimously by the transport workers and railwaymen, J. H. Thomas, general secretary of the railwaymen's union said after this morning's gathering. "The Walkout." he declared, "will take place at 10 o'clock Friday night. Many other unions have sent applicaI tions to loin the strike anri thpsn arft beine considered" May Involve Others Other labor organizations may become involved in the controversy between the government and the triple alliance. The Daily Mail declared today that the executive committee of the electrical trades union resolved last night to support the "triple alAn electricians' strike would street car traffic and public lighting companies. All London newspapers today dwelt on the serious injury done the country by continued uncertainty over the industrial situation. The London Times and the Morning Post pointed out it was not the actual amount of the wages at present in dispute but the question of national control of the nrnfitB nf inriiiatriea nrhirh vaa i ;stake. Xhe Morning Post emphasized j the alleged fact that "hidden and subversive forces were behind the whole movement," and declared: "The miners' demands must be resisted at all costs." Situation Confused "The situation." said the Daily Telegraph, "Is too confused to permit of prediction and members of the 'triple ; alliance' themselves probably have no I clear idea as to what must be done. I ne uany repress urgea tne government to open direct negotiations with the "triple alliance" instead of acting way men and the National Federation of Transport Workers "were embarrassed" at the obstinacy of the miners. The Daily Herald organ of labor, said the government, had "banged and toltod the door upon all hore of an honorable settlement." and fiercely attacked Mr. Lloyd George for "tricking the miners into delay, and definitely casting his lot with the bosses". The newspaper called upon the "triple alliance" to "stand pat". Government Statement. The government today issued the following statement bearing upon the labor situation: "In the event of the threatened extension of the stoppage of work, the government wishes to make It clear that they will use the fullest powers of the state 1o protect workers who remain at work in any services essential to the life of the community. In any settlement which may be reached, the government will give Its "rapport to assuring that the position of such workers shall not be prejudiced as compared with their position before the stoppage." Reaffirmation by the triple alliance of its pledge to support the miners, through the announcement that its members would cease work Friday night, keeps the industrial sky still dark. Many observers, however, found reassurance today In the fact that the days to intervene before the etrike becomes effective leave opportunities for several available agencies to tender their good offices in an effort to bring the opposing forces to the conference table again. One of the many uncertainties of the situation is whether the three-cornered negotiations, to which the owners, the mini erss and tne government nave Deen i parties, are really at an end. Tbe postponement of the triple alliance sympathetic strike yesterday created an acute situation within the labor camp. MEREDITH SELECTED ; BY PRESIDENT HARDING

By Associated Press) V '. ' WASHINGTON. April 13 Linus. P Meredith of Richmond, lad., and -lL ? Burke Thurman of New Albany. Ind,"are understood to have been selected -by President Harding for United . - States marshal and ' internal revnit ; collector respectively in the Indiana district. . ' ' " . ."--'V - .'- '.--va.'V f