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NATIONAL MEETING OF IRISH SYMPATHIZERS OPENS IN CHICAGO (By Associated Press) CHICAGO, April 18. Irish sympathizers from all sections of the country -were here today for the opening of the first national convention of the American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic. Leaders in' the' movement to gain American recognition of Ireland were on the program of the two-day assemblage. Committee reports and election of officers were to constitute the chief business of the meetings. Today's Session opened with invocation by a renrfsentSLllvA of ArchbishOD Mundelein. of Chicago, followed by a wel-j coming address by Mayor Thompson, f Speakers on the program included Harry J. Doland, assistant to Eamonn de Valera, Irish "president;" Representatives O'Connor of Louisiana and Mason of Illinois; Frank P. Walsh, counsel for the association; and Donal O'Callaghan, lord mayor of Cork. Miss Mary MacSwiney. sister of the late lord mayor of Cork, who died in Brixton prison, was on tonight's program. Is Important Question. "The l question of American recognition of Ireland is of vital importance to the peoples of both countries," Mr. Boland told the convention in his plea for "the support of all liberty-loving men." "We seek for Ireland," he said, "the application of those noble principles for which you fought the war. We geek your support eo that the agelong struggle may be consummated in the recoenition of Irelandd by the United State?. We look to you fori help. The struggle ha3 resolved into) a Question of money. We will comei to you again for a new loan for the republic. This convention must refolve today so as to organize the association that when th call comes you will be prepared to supply one hundred million dollars should Ireland aik it in thft name of liberty. "An effort i3 being made in America 4o create the impression, that Ireland is unreasonable in her demands. Ireland insists in only one right the right of . the Irish people to determine for themselves how they shall be governed. , This-is all Ireland asks this and peace Kh. honor." DISARMAMENT PACT I WAITS PEACE, HARDING fBv Associated Pres3 WASHINGTON, April IS. President Harding contemplates no steps toward an international disarmament m a.T.AAm until 'j t ll n i i "1 1 Slfllp ff peace ha. been establl'-'-according! to members of the v n '5 commit-1 tee for world difarma. .tt who discussed the subject with him today. The first deputation to wait on the president was from the League of Woman Voters and included many prominent women representing among other organizations the General Federation of Women's clubs, the National Consumers' league, the National Council of Jewish Women, and the Women's Christian Temperance union. They presented a resolution urg- j ing the president and congress to "doj their utmost 10 secure co-iyeia.iiuu vTth other governments for the reduction of armaments at the earliest possible time." IMMIGRATION READY FOR HOME DISCUSSION WASHINGTON. April 18 With the Colombian treaty debate still occupying the s'enate, the houso was prepared today to take up the immigration restriction bill as its principal business for the second week of the extra session. The immigration committee was ready to report tho bill, which leaders plan to put through before the conclusion of the week, in the same form as vetoed by President Wilson. . The emergency tariff bill, passed by the house last week, began its course In the senate today with the opening Of limited hearings before the finance committee on certain provisions of the bill's American valuation section. Chairman Penrose stated that the measure probably would not be reported out before late in the week, although it is hoped to press it to final action before the end of next week. This program may involve displacement of the Knox peace resolution, which the foreign relations committee will take up Wednesday with plans for an immediate report. Debate on the resolution is scheduled to follow disposal of the Colombian treaty which under agreement comes to a vote Wednesday. With the house planning to take up the army and navy budgets after disposing of the immigration bill. Secretary Weeks was prepared In transmit to the appropriations committee today estimates for an army of 175,000. GREEK FORCES SPLIT INTO THREE GROUPS CONSTANTINOPLE. April IS Greek forces in Asia Minor -appear to be divided into three groups, none of which is able to communicate with the others except ' by sea. These groups are located, at Ushak, -east of Fmyrna; JSnisa, fcear the shore of the S-3a of Marmora,5 and Isniid, almost directly tast ot his city. - Official -"statements- issued from Turkish and Greek headquarters indicate considerable fighting is in progress, but, for the most part, small units are engaf 1 Each side is reported to be arming 'the civil population, instigating the burning of villages and planning ambushes. Safe in General. Store : ! Blown; "Thieves Get $1 J300 J" j TERRE 'HAUTE. Ind., April "' -A 'rfafe in the general store of Boatou Boston at Lewis, 12 miles 'south of nere, was blown by burglars last night.

G i." , ,. Cash to the amount or 5500 and S00 i tv. in Liberty Bonds were stolen. The I fei ,' f jjojtofllcc is kept in the store by C. W. v?;vf' Boston, postmaster, and $70 of the 'YtbLeg. money was postal funds.

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Jennie Johnson Sings; To End Earlham Series ' Jennie Johnson, popular contralto, assisted by Marie Lndwig, harpist, of Chicago, and Mildred Schalk, pianist, of this city, will give a concert at the Lindley hall, auditorium at Earlham college Monday evening at 8 o'clock. The concert is given under the Artists' series of concerts which the college department of music has been presenting this season. All seats for the performance have not been reserved. Persons wishing to attend who do not have season tickets may get tickets at the door, it is said. ARMENIA AND CHINA RELIEF DRIVE TO BE LAUNCHED APRIL 24 Wayne county and the other seven counties in the sixth congressional district, launch their intensive campaigns for the Armenian and China relief funds, Sunday, April 24. This county is practically prepared in every way to begin with the enterprise. This campaign ends Saturday night. May 7. Mrs. A. W. Roach. Wayne county's chairman, said Monday that the relief "arork in this ccounty would be about the same this year as last, with th-s exception that the China relief is added to the Armenian appeal. Letters urging support to the two funds arcto be mailed to churches and civic organizations and institutions this week. Local campaign headquarters will be established in a Main street business room next Monday. "During the two weeks' campaign," said Mrs. Roach, "subscriptions are to be sent to the headquarters. After that we will have persons to mail or take their contributions to the Chamber of Commerce rooms. While I do not care to talk about our work in quotas. I will say that we (Wayne. county) have 180 Armenian orphans to provide for, the same number as last year. It costs ?5 a month, or $fiO a year for the support of each orphan. Want Voluntary Gifts "We wish all gifts to come purely voluntarily. There will be no canvass at any time. Persons who contributed to the support of Armenians last year will be asked, however, to contribute also for the relief of the starving in China. This second appeal will be necessary until July 1, when it is believed the China harvest will take care of much of the need. The two appeals will be separated at that time." It is requested that persons giving for the China relief designate that it is for China. Otherwise the money will be divided equally with the Armenian fund. No appeal is to be made in the public schools as is the custom in many parts of the state. Timothy Nicholson, appointed sixth congressional district chairman, by Governor McCray, state chairman, said Monday that all but two of the counties in his district are in good preparation for the drive. Efforts are being made to bring these two into condition this week. The Wayne county executive committee is composed of Mrs. A. W. Roach, chairman; A. G. Matthews, Mary A. Stubbs, T. B. Jenkins and Charles W. Jordan, treasurer. Other members are to be appointed to the committee this week. RAIL BOARD DECIDES TO CONDUCT HEARING ON WAGES AT ONCE ... fBy AssociatPd Pres) CHICAGO. April 18 The railroad labor beard today decided to proceed immediately with the consolidation hearing into requests of 97 railroads for wage reductions, denying the union p!ea for a postponement until the appointment of three new members named by President Harding is confirmed by the senate. The board ruled it was within the law in proceeding with a majority of its members present. The board extended the time limit for evidence to five days of five-hour hearings for each side. The carriers will open and ut the end of their testimony the employes then will have five days in which to present their side. The board's announcement said that there was nothing in the transportation act which contemplated a suspension of activities because any of the i board members were absent or any i place vacant. It is said the board's desire was to give both sides suffij cient opportunity to present their cases fully, but that it did not wish i. to allow the hearing to drag on iaj definitely. j The request of the transportation ; group including the four big brotherhoods tor a separate hearing, was not specifically granted because of the fact that the additional time allowed would provide ample opportunity for presentation of their evidence. Crown Forces Fire on Comrades in Civilian Garb (By Associated Press LIMERICK, April 18. Two members of the crown forces were killed and-one was wounded in a hotel at Castleconnel, county Limerick, last evening, when soldiers arriving at the notel in lorries mistook some of helr comrades in civilian clothes, already at the hostelry, for Sinn Feiners and began firing. Dennis O'Donovan, pro prietor or the hotel, also was shot and killed. One report says he was taken into the hotel yard and executed on suspicion of harboring rebels. Tariff and Anti-Dumping Bills Meet First Snag (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, April 18. The emergency tariff and anti-dumping bill ran into its first snag today after the 6enate finance committee had consulted with experts regarding provisions of the anti-dumping and money valuation sections. Public hearings will be held starting tomorrow, and they may delay a report to the senate for several days, Chairman Penrose said. The whale's hearing is more acute than most animals, although the ori fice of its ear is scarcely perceptible.

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RULES FOR BUSINESS GARY'S SUGGESTION AT STEEL MEETING (By Associated Press) NEW YORK, April 18. Elbert H. Gary, chairman of the United States Steel . corporation, told the stockholders at their annual meeting today he was in favor of "publicity, regulation and reasonable control" of business through government agencies, as a possible "solution of or antidote to the labor union problem." Declaring he did not believe in Socialism nor in governmental management or operation, he suggested that non-partisan, non-sectarian commissions or departments render decisions subject to review by the highest courts. Continuing his suggestion, be aid: "Laws clear, well defined, practicable and easy of comprehension covering these matters, might be passed, and if so they should apply to all economic organizations, groups or bodies, exceeding certain specified numbers or amounts. Both organized capital and organized labor should be placed - under these laws. Each should be entitled to the same protection and be subject to the same restrictions and provisions. Would be a Test "Will labor unions consent to this? They have heretofore objected. Here would be a test. Labor union leaders have before now asked and received discriminatory exemptions. This is wrong and it would be just as bad if the situation were reversed. Employ ers generally desire only the same treatment that is accorded to labor unions. The large majority of workmen also would be satisfied with this standard." J Mr. Gary devoted a considerable portion of his address to labor unions, and said: "The natural and certain effect3 of labor unionism are expressed by three words; Inefficiency, high costs." Traces Evolution , "It seems to me," he said, "that the natural, if not the necessary result of the contemplated progress of labor unions, if successful, would be the control of shops, then of the general management of the business, then of capital, and finally the government." Admitting that unions "may have been justified in the long past" because workmen were not treated justly, he clared there is now "no necessity" for labor unions, "in the opinion of the large majority of both employers and employes." Mentions Outsiders. Concerning the corporation's dealing with its employes, he said: "Adverse, even harsh criticisms have sometimes been made, but in this connection it is noticeable that these criticisms have generally originated with or been supported by ill-adviseo or yicious-minded outsiders and not by the workmen themselves." He said the corporation had been "very successful" in cultivating the feeling of amity among the employes. He said the employes, on the average, "have received as high, if not the highest compensation, and as generous, if not the most generous, treatment accorded by any basic industry at any period in this or any other country." Harlow Haas Accepts Franklin Church Call Harlow E. Haas, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Haas, who will be graduated from the Hamma divinity school of Wittenberg college, on May 1, has ac cepted a call to the pastorate of St. Paul's Lutheran church. Franklin, 0 . and will assume his duties on May 15. He will be ordained into the iuinistry in the First English Lutheran church, of this city, in October. Real Beer Manufacture May Come to Milwaukee MILWAUKEE, April 18. The Milwaukee office of the internal revenue department has received word from Washington to be prepared to supervise the manufacture of real beer by Wisconsin brewers. It was indicated the orders followed the ruling that beer would be prescribed for medicinal purposes. Centerville School Bond Issue Taken by Flynn CENTERVILLE Adelbert P. Flynn, of Logansport, purchased the $110,000 school bond issue at Centerville. bids for which were opened at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. He will place the bonds on the market at once he stated. "Construction work on the new building will be started immediately and pushed as much as possible," said Trustee Dan Medearis, of Centerville, Monday. President of Chile Supports Temperance SANTIAGO. Chile, April 18. President Alessandri declared himself a strong supporter of the temperance movement yesterday when he received Miss Anna Gordon, vice-president of the world's W. C. T. .U. He gave Miss Gordon a message for President Harding, asserting that he coincided with the American chief executive in the latter's aspiration for American welfare. Short News of City Ohio Minister Here The Rev. A. W. Jameson, D. D., of Xenia, O., will preach at the afternoon and evening services at Reid Memorial church next Sabbath, it is announced. Ornis Melas Meets Miss Mildred Whlteley will be hostess to the Ornis Melas at her home on South Thirteenth street Tuesday evening. To Address Rotary C. C. Hull, president of the Connersville Rotary club, and president of the Rex manufacturing company, of that city, will address the local Rotary club Tuesday noon. It is believed his address will be along Rotary lines. Defer Farmers' Meeting Owing to the severe storm, the projected meeting of the corn growers of Wayne county, which was to have been held Saturday evening, was indefinitely postponed. Connersville Man Speaks C. C. Hull, president of the Rotary club of Connersville, will speak before Rich mond Rotarians Tuesday on the subect "Community Service"

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Ministers Appointed to Protest Carnivals The Revs. J. J. Rae, C. M. Woodman and L. E. Murray were appointed by the Ministerial association Monday morning, to appear before the city council Monday night to ask for action against carnivals showing here. "Where Shall We Locate Authority and How It is Determined." was the subject of a paper read by the Rev. G. G. Burbanck. The evangelistic committee reported on its trip to see "Billy" Sunday at Cincinnati, Friday. SULTAN'S VISIT PUTS TURKS IN DILEMMA CONSTANTINOPLE. April 18. Invitation by the Angora assembly of the Turkish Nationalist government to the sultan to visit Anatolia ha3 brought the crown council here face to face with a dilemma. If the sultan should accept the invitation, it is feared he will become a puppet in the hands of the nationalists. If, on the other hand, he remains in Constantinople, the Nationalists may procliam a new sultan. It is argued by the Nationalists that they have been recognized by France, Italy and soviet Russia. They claim Turkish prestige has thus been re-established, and that the sultan has an opportunity to strengthen the position of the caliphate with the three hundred millions of Moslems. AMERICANIZATION IS TOPIC D. A. R. CONCLAVE . (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. Anril IS. National safeguards against extreme radicalism. Americanization and related questions formed the leading topic of discussion on the program for the thirtieth continental congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution fmnvenine here today to remain in session throughout the week. Hundreds of delegates were on hand to hear the address of greeting of Mrs. George M. Miner, president-general, informally opening the congress. Following a day of business sessions devoted largely to hearing reports from the standing committees of the society, the program for tonight's session, for which Pres ident Harding, the cabinet and members of the diplomatic corps were among the invited guests, included addresses by Sir Auckland Geddes, the British ambassador, and J. J. Jusserand, the French ambassador. America's Foreign Trade Way Below 1920 Mark WASHINGTON. April 18. America's foreign trade last month was nearly three-quarters of a billion dollars less than in the same month last year, figures made public today by the department of commerce show.

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PRICES MUST DROP, REPORT AFTER SURVEY AT HARDING REQUEST WASHINGTON. April 18 Legislation to eliminate unnecessary brokerage transactions, to facilitate wide distribution of information regarding market conditions and to strengthen the powers of the federal government in its price investigations, 1b recommended by the federal trade commission in a report on the general industrial situation, drawn' np at the request of President Harding and made public at the White House. "Open price associations," which operate within the law to keep their respective members advised confidentially of one another's price schedules, are accused by the commission of contributing to maintenance of unduly high retail prices. It i3 suggested that means must be found to reduce costs of necessities, such as fuel and housing, before other commodities can come back to normal. Says All Must Bear Loss "It should be said," the report concludes, "that following the disordered condition of. the. world's affairs, a shrinkage in values is inevitable and that normal conditions will be the more quickly restored if producer, laborer, manufacturer, jobber and retailer each will share at once in the unavoidable loss, and, further, that any effort by any element to place its share of the common loss on the shoulders of others, and particularly of the consumer, can but result in a continuation of conditions under which the country is suffering." Declaring that the cost of commodities to the consumer has not, broadly speaking, been reduced in proper pro portion to the decline In agricultural Jand other raw materials, the com(mission sets forth its belief that "in j general it would appear that the move- . ment toward reduction of prices to 'the consumer is retarded chiefly at the retailing stage, and that relief at this point would be reflected back in increased production, which would reduce t the production cost and relieve to some extent at least the check upon the manufacturer, and by increasing the demand for raw materials would H-act upon the producer." American Consuls to Meet; Consider Grecian Problems (By Associated Press) ATHENS, April 18 Commercial and consular problems will be discussed here this week at a meeting of all American consuls accredited to Greece. W. L. Lowrie, of Elgin, 111., consul-general in Athens, who called the conference, said yesterday that the most important questions to be considered were immigration, the exchange situation and the retention of commercial supremacy in Greece by tthe United States.

Coming, - - Coming- -1 The advertisements in this paper today and always,--are bids in a perpetual auction for your patronage. In this auction, you have all advantage. Instead of bidding against other buyers for that which you want or need, the most reputable and reliable merchants and manufacturers of the neighborhood and nation are bidding against each other for the money you have to spend. Instead of the "Going, Going,Gone" of the auctioneer, these advertisements are Coming, Coming, Coming,whh offers to you You cannot afford to miss the advertisements in this, or any other paper, today or any other day. Often, they are valuable; always, they are interesting. They indicate "where" you can buy to your best advantage; "what" you can buy for your greater comfort and convenience. Read the advertisements, for they contain the news you really need.

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(By Associated Press) SANTIAGO, Chile. April 18 Chilean workingmen held a great mass meeting yesterday to givo evidence of their support of President Alessandri in his political conflict with the Chilean senate. This antagonism between the executive and legislative departments of the government came near bringing about a ministerial crisis last week, and has resulted in a number of Chilean diplomats in foreign lands being asked to resign. RICHMOND KAYSEES ATTEND INITIATION About 25 Richmond Knights of Columbus attended an initiation held in Brookville by Brookville Council 1010. Sunday. There were over 400 Knights present to witness the administration of the twelfth and third degrees under the supervision of State Deputy Charles Nurre. in the afternoon. A banquet was served in the evening by the Daughters of Isabelle in the postoffice building. Speeches were made by prominent K. of C. speakers heard. Richmond members attending were: R. J. Barringer, F. Schwinderman. P. Jureling, R. Jureling, R, Zyen. C. Carroll, H. Frame, J. Debus, A. J. Miller, H. Elstro, J. Hauck, J. Summers, V. H. Jureling, B. Rohe, A. Nolan, W. Cronin, R. Foymeyer, D. Sharkett, J Galvin, A Issun, A. Mally, R. Nolan. The program included speeches by Edward J. Tracy, Joseph Nurre, John OTonnel, W. W. Madden. A. H. Schrichte. Impel as is Given Highley Candidacy Greater impetus was given to the campaign for the election of John P. Highley for state president of the T. P. A., when manufacturers and wholesalers announced at the local post Saturday night that they would urge his election by mail. Ten or 12 manufacturing and wholesaling concerns were represented at the meeting. "Ladies' Night" was planned originally for Saturday night, May 7, but owing to other events on that night, the post has changed the date to Saturday night, April 30. The state convention, to be held at West Baden, May 13 and 14, will be the final contesting ground between the local candidate and the one from Marion. While some difficulty is expected by the local men in landing their candidate for the state office, they are by no means discouraged, and believe they will be on top at the "show down". John Zwissler, O. L. McKee. Theodore Hill and Joseph Mills were appointed a committee to arrange for the printing of placards and literature boosting Mr. Highley. Another meeting will be held next Saturday night

lUtunUtntfAnAIIUNp STATES LLOYD GEORGE (Br Associated PrM) LONDON, April 18. The German government, said Prime Minister Lloyd George In the bouse of commons today, is still in default with regard to reparations, the trial of persons accused of offenses against the laws of war, and disarmament. The Germans, continued the prime minister, have not thus far shown any Inclination to advance practical proposals for carrying out the treaty of Versailles in these respects. Therefore, it was Imperative for the allies to confer with regard to the further steps which might be necessary to enforce compliance with the treaty. Mr. Lloyd George's statement was in answer to a question by Commander Kenworthy, Independent Liberal member from Hull, as to whether the prime minister's attention had been called to the pronouncement of Premier Briand of France that France, as the questioner construed it. intended to use force against Germany after May 1, and whether British troops would be involved in a new demonstration. Reports Speculative Reports of drastic action contemplated by the allies against Germany, to be taken May 1, were characterized in British official circles today as highly speculative and hypothetical. These reports, it was pointed out, were based on the assumption that Germany neither intends to pay adequate reparations or to offer a new and acceptable solution for the reparations problem, and British officials are declining as yet to concur in any such asI sumption. However, should Germany

not offer a solution before May 1 the British will, it is stated, consider that ' she is deliberately blocking the treaty and the British will act wholeheartedly with France in any action necessary to enforce the treaty.

Emma Whitacre, 71, Dies; in Richmond 32 Years Emma W. Whitacre. wife of William T. Whitacre. a residenc of Richmond for the past 32 years, died at lvs;home, 506 North Seventeenth street, at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon. Sh was born in Centerville and was 71 years old. Funeral annouDcemenu will be made later. New York "Housing" Bills are Held Valid Today (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, April IS. The called "housing" bills of New York were held valid today by the suprcmc court. The District of Columbia rems jtct also was declared constitutions'. The court divided 5 to 4 in each cas-?. Chief Justice White and associate justices, McReynoMs. McKenna and 'an Deventer, dissenting.

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