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WAR BUST NOT DESTROY SAYS HARDING "It Must Not Be Again" Declares President Honors First American Soldier To Die in France.

TELLS FEDERAL POLICY (By Associated Press) NEW YORK, May 23. "It must not be again." With these solemn words President Harding today laid a wreath on the coffin of the first American soldier to die on German soil at a funeral ceremony for 6,000 war dead at the army piers at Hoboken. His voice husky and with eyes brimmed with tears, the president gazed at the rows and rows of coffins, and he said: "One hundred thousand sorrows are touching my heart. It must not be again. God grant that it will not be. "I do not pretend that the millennial days have come and that there will be no more war. I would wish a nation so powerful that none will dare to provoke its wrath." Mrs. Harding Weeps Then, in the great army shed on the shores of the Hudson with its stark, whitewashed walls, there fell a silence profound and deep. Mrs. Harding could be seen weeping softly as she looked on the flag-draped coffins of those who had given their all for their country. Then the president continued: "The republic will never forget the sacrifices these men have made, whether they lie in the soil of the homeland or the crimsoned soil of the battlefields." After the ceremony President Harding, accompanied by Mrs. Harding, several senators and their wives, and army officials of high rank, returned to Manhattan, where he was scheduled to address the Academy of Political Science at its luncheon in the Hotel Astor after reviewing the old 106th United States infantry in Brooklyn this afternoon. Craft Salute Saluted by all manner of craft as the Mayflower steamed up the Hudson to her anchorage in the center of the great line of destroyers that arrived here last week from the south, President Harding received another palute of 21 guns as he put off in the yacht's barge for the naval landing stage. Amid a continuous boom of runs, the swift little craft darted with the president's party-toward the New York shore, where thousands of persons were passed along Riverside Drive to greet the nation's chief executive. At the dock were hundreds of bluejackets and police surrounding the motor cars assembled there for the party. Telia Federal Policy. The administration's purpose to place the federal government on a sound business basis, even at the cost of offending "a certain class of politicians, was reaffirmed by President Harding today jn an address here at r luncheon of the Academy of Political Science. The task, the president delared, already had shown that to be successfully completed would require "persistent, determined, stony-hearted devotion to the public interest," without a trace of sympathy for the office holder whose only excuse for drafting a palary is that he needs the money. Loss of a certain sort of prestige to the administration. Mr. Harding said, was certain to result though it might be compensated in the long run by a realization of the (rood accomplished for the general public. Recapitulating the work already done by the re-organization commission created by congress and by executive orders of the administration. the President said considerable pro gress was promised for the immediate future. He predicted that the re-organization task would be a long one, however, and asked for the co-operation and support of citizens every where and invited suggestions as to ways and means. HAGERSTOWN LEGION WILL HEAD PROGRAM HAGERSTOWN. Ind., May 23. Union Decoration services will be held under the auspices of William O. Frazier Post No. 333, American Legion, here May 29, according to plans now being completed. The program will start at 2 o'clock and will include a parade which forms on Main The American Legion, the G. A. R. grounds, thence, after appropriate exercises, to the West Lawn cemetery, and all fraternal organizations of the jir.d all fratrnal organizations of the city will take part. Business men of Hagerstown will be entertained at a banquet Wednesday evening by the American Legion post in the K. of P. Temple. Henry Lane Wilson Mentioned for Post i By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. May 23. Henry L. Wilson, of Indianapolis, former ambassador to Mexico, is understood to be uppermost in the mind of President Harding for appointment as ambassador to Turkey. The post at Constantinople has been vacant since before the United States entered the war. Emergeny Tariff Bill is Ready for President (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. D. C, May 23 The house today adopted the conference report on the emergency tariff bill, which now goes to the president. The vote was 245 to 97 and came after less than 30 minutes debate.

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Ask Hoover Tuesday to Deliver Speech in Richmond This Fall

PALLADIUM NKYVS BUREAU WASHINGTON. May 23. The Indiana Yearly meeting of Friends, the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, the Richmond Rotary club, the Richmond Central Labor Council and the Richmond Ministerial association, have addressed invitations to Herbert C. Hoover, secretary of commerce, to attend the centenniel anniversary of the establishment of the Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends, to be celebrated in Richmond next August. These invitations have been received by Edgar S. Nicholson, of Richmond, former editor of the American Friend, who is in Washington temporarily on business. He is expecting similar invitations from the Wayne county farmers' organization and from the Wayne county Federation of Worften's clubs. Senators Watson and New and Representative Elliott also will join in urging the secretary of commerce to accept Richmond's invitation. Asks Hoover Tuesday Mr. Nicholson expects to call upon Mr. Hoover Tuesday and present the invitations to him. The secretary of commerce will be asked to visit Richmond on August 15 SENATOR KING FLAYS BUSINESS COMBINES fBy Associated Press) WASHINGTON, May 23. Business men of the country w-ere warned today by Senator King, Democrat, Utah, that "if they keep on trying to destroy competition, in business by tariffs and combines which challenge the right of consumers to live they will have socialism to face." The senator in an address to the senate urged congressional investigation of lobbies in the national capitol and particularly of efforts which he said were being made by interests to get tariff legislation. J. W. Wright, 62, Heeds Death's Call MODOC, Ind., May 23. J. W. Wright. 62 years old, died at his home two miles southeast of Modoc, Sunday at midnight. He is survived by the widow, five sons, Chester, Warder, Clarence, Raymond and Donald, all living near Modoc. Three daughters, Miss Florence Wright, at home, Mrs. Blanche Faxton, oX Richmond, Mrs. Verda Strickler, of Losantville. Mr. Wright was the wealthiest land owner in Randolph county. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. SAFETY TO AMERICANS BY MEXICO TO GAIN WASHINGTON, May 23. A definite statement outlining the conditions j upon which the United States would I extend recognition to the Obregon j government of Mexico has been preI pared for submission to President AlI varo Obregon. I This statement, in the form of a I memorandum, it was said last night, j will be delivered to Obregon by George T. Summerlin, counselor of the American Embassy at Mexico City, who is expected to leave for Mexico this week. Mr. Summerlin was summoned here a month ago by the Secretary of State to give first hand information concerning the situation in that country. The conditions for recognition, it Is understood, practically are identical with the recommendations made by Secretary Albert B. Fall in his report at the last session of Congress as chairman of a sub-committee of the senate foreign relations committee which investigated the Mexican question. Assurance Is Demanded. The important feature of the communication is said to be the insistence that Obregon must sign a document giving assurances that American's and their interests will be safeguarded properly in Mexico before the United States will consider the resumption of formal relations with that country. If such asfurances are given, it Is believed that Henry P. Fletcher, Under Secretai-y of State, who was Ambassador to Mexico for a time under the Wilson administration, until he resigned because of disapproval of that administration's policy toward Mexico, will be designated to represent the United States in drafting a treaty. The communication which Mr. Sum

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and address the Indiana Yearly Meeting in the morning. He will be informed that the Richmond Labor Council desires to make arrangements for him to address a public meeting, to be held in the evening, on the (Continued on Page Three) STUBIG WILL SPEAK AGAINST PROPOSAL CHANGING CITY RULE Carl Stubig, ex-commissioner of Sandusky, O., who speaks at the high school auditorium Monday night under the auspices of the anti-city manager organization, stated that the financial condition of Richmond was such as to surprise him that the people would want a change in the form of municipal government. "Usually you find some bug-a-boo which has crystalized sentiment such as to demand a change, but thus far I have found nothing to warrant this in Richmond," he stated. Has Extensive Data. Mr. .Stubig came to Richmond Sunday morning and has spent much of his time since arriving here gathering data on local conditions. He will compare conditions In Richmond with those in Sandusky, O., which has been under the city manager form of government since 1916. The anti-city manager meeting will be held in the high school auditorium and the speaking will begin at 7:30 o'clock, according to Gath Freeman, city chairman. Mr. Stubig stated that he was elected a member of the first Sandusky commission in 1916. and that he resigned from the commission after serving three years of a four year term. He stated that he resigned because the city business was being controlled by three of the five commissioners, and that, his resignation and that of a leading banker of Sandusky were in the form of a protest against the system of control of city affairs. Frederick Rosen Appointed German Foreign Minister (By Associated Press) BERLIN. May 23. Dr. Frederich Rosen, German minister to Holland, was today appointed foreign minister in the cabinet of Chancellor Wirth. In addition to the chancellorship. Dr. Wirth has held the foreign ministry snce the formation of his cabinet early this month. MUST BE ASSURED RECOGNITION, MESSAGE merlin will deliver to General Obregon, ft is said, contains nothing which can justify its being characterized as an ultimatum, but, it is understood, the Mexican executive will be left in no doubt as to the determination of the American administration to see that American interests are not discriminated against indefinitely. Fall Said to Have Aided. It Is said to have been prepared not only with the knowledge of Secretary Fall, but in collaboration with him. Among the conditions set forth are: Elimination of those provisions of Article 27 of the Mexican constitution relating 'to the nationalization of the subsoil rights in so far as they effect the tenure of land to which the title was obtained prior to the constitution of 1917. Elimination of provisions which deprive Americans of the right of diplomatic appeal in cases where property is acquired. Modification of the provisions which prevent Americans acquiring and owning property within a certain zone along the Mexican coasts and international boundaries. Assurance that Article 33, of the Constitution, providing for the expulsion of "pernicious foreigners" will not be applied to Americans without the filing of charges and the opportunity of a fair trial. Religious Rights Involved. Modification of the provisions governing religious worship in such manner that American clergy shall have the right to exercise the functions usual in their denominations. It was also suggested that the two governments agree to the formation of a mixed court for the .adjudication of claims.

The U.S. S. Tennessee has . completed her successful trial trips after several vain attempts. Several times when the Tennesse made an effort to set forth on trial trips breakdowns to her engines or other parts of her machinery delayed the trials. The vessel is electrically driven, has a dis placement of 32,600 tons and ha3 12 14-inch guns, besides other fighting pieces. She is shown here during one of the final trial spins just off Rockland, Maine.

off Rockland, Maine. RICHMOND SWELTERS IN FIRST HEATWAVE Weather history repeated itself in Richmond Monday when the maximum temperature registered at the pumping station was 87 degrees, ex : y same as that for May 23. 1920. Uptown, temperature of 92 degrees was registered by more than one thermometer "Gosh, I walked a mile and I'm about done in." said one girl in the downtown district Monday afternoon. She was not alone in the sentiment. Farmers in town Saturday and Sunday expressed the opinion that rain would be welcome at this time, in order to start the newly planted corn. City gardens are beginning to show the effects of the first hot weather of the season, many of the more sus ceptible plants giving evidence of their needs of moisture by drooping j leaves No relief is in sight at the present time according to predictions, although thunderstorms are in prospect. VOLUNTEER POLICEMEN SEEK MINING SNIPERS (By Associated Press) WILLIAMSON, May 23 Volunteer state policemen under command of Capt. Brockus today scouted among the mountains bordering the Tug river east of "Williamson, where for more than a week hidden riflemen fired upon mining villages in the valley. They were unable to locate a single sniper and returned here with the report that the entire front was quiet. Citizens who have been armed by the state for emergency duty in the disturbed area are reporting regularly to the authorities who say they are in position to put a large force into the field should it become necessary. JEFFRIES TO HEAD MILTON CHURCH WORK MILTON. Ind., May 23.-Election of officers and reports of work done during the past year were features of the annual meeting of the Washington townsnip Sunday school convention held at Milton, Sunday afternoon. Miss Laura Bertsch, of Centerville, addressed the meeting. Officers elected were: W. H. Jeffries, president; Miss Margaret Ohmit, vice-president; George E. Wagner, secretary and treasurer. Department superintendents appointed were: E. P. Jones, administration; Mrs. F. C. McCormick. children's department; Pierre Helms, young people's department; Rose Hoshour, adults; Clayton Wright, education. Minerva Banker; New Paris, Dies in Richmond Monday Minerva Bunker, 74 years old, of New Paris, O.. died at 6 o'clock Monday morning at 211 South Eleventh street. She is survived by one son, William Bunker, of this city and one daughter, Mrs. Florette Knollenberg of near New Paris. Funneral arrangements will be announced later. The body was removed to the parlors of the Jordan, McManus, Hunt and Walterman, funeral directors, where friends may call any time. Weather Forecast MOORE'S LOCAL FORECAST. Local thunderstorms, but mostly fair and warm. Conditions are now decidedly favorable for the sudden development of local thunderstorms although fair weather will prevail most of the time during the next 36 hours. Warm wpftthpr will pontimm far tho novt Al hours or more excepting for a possible very brief cooling due to a thunder storm. For Indiina, by the United States Weather Bureau Fair tonight and probably Tuesday, except for probable thundershowers in extreme north portion: continued warm. - Temperatures for Yesterday. Maximum 85 Minimum , 58 Today. Noon . . . . . ... 80 Weather ConditionsThe great heat wave continues unbroken east of th Rocky mountains due to a great area of high . barometric pressure which has built up over the Atlantic coast and adjacent territory. Local thunderstorms are developing over the Mississippi valley states.

FIVE KILLED, 72 HURT 1M EGYPT RIOT Rumored Outbreak Arose

from Killing of Native by i I j' a j Ureek Leading to Attacks Fires Started. I TROOPS JUELL MOBS fT?y Associated Pre'ss) ALEXANDRIA, Egypt. May 23. Five Europeans were killed and 72 others wounded In rioting here Sunday night and this morning, it was announced at noon today. The police casualties were not given out. LONDON. May 23 It is rumored that the outbreak arose from the killing of a native by a Greek which led to attacks by the natives and students on Greeks and other Eurooeanns. Ambulances were busy all night taking the wounded to hospitals Many fires were started and in one district it was reported that people were burned alive Mobs during the night smashed win dows for hours and this morning all buKlnp. ..t.hii.t.mt. .M Before the arrival of the soldiers this morning Europeans had gathered at government offices, demanding protection or permission to protect themselves. They greated the troops upon their arrival with great enthusiasm. Die in Streets A dispatch from Cairo to the Exchange Telegraph company reports many dead lying in the streets of Alexandria. One report states that two Europeans were drenched with petrol and burned in the streets. On Sun day evening, it is known, come ben zlM store nf" tQ6 Alexandria docks were ransacked A band of 1,500 armed Bedouins, fays the Cairo message, is reported to be advancing oh Ramleh, five miles northeast of Alexandria, "to participate in a general revolution which, but for the presence of the British, may succeed." Many telephone lines have been cut, Cairo, adds the message, is In an excited state, but no disorders have developed there. SAYS ROADS UNABLE TO MEET DEMANDS FOR DEVELOPMENT By AssociateJ Press) WASHINGTON, May 23. The railroads of the county ought to be preparing for the return of prosperity that is sure to come but they are unable to obtain the necessary money," A. H. Smith, president of the New York Central lines, declared today at the opening of the third week of tho senate inquiry into the trant porta tion situation. "For 20 years, the roads haven't had sufficient income to meet the demands of their development," Mr. Smith said. "We ought to be getting ready for the j .Veady so u w't have I me down here after a while to explain return of prosperity. I would like to why we can't handle the business. Says Balance Wrong. "Rates are 'out of balance' because of the percentage of increases of the past three years," Mr. Smith said, but lie did not agree with the suggestions that the general level had been so high as to strangle traffic. Senator Stanley. Democrat, Kentucky,-asked Mr. Smith for his opinion of railroad boards. "We must have decisions quicker, one war or the other," said Mr. Smith. 'Losses go on while we wait and it should be understood that the public has to meet this loss in the end in some way." NEW FLEET BASE IS CAST OUT BY SENATE (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. May 23 Provisions in the naval appropriation bill for a new fleet base at Alameda, Califwere stricken from the bill today in the senate. The vote was 40 tb 30 against adoption of the provision. Better Car Supply Seen in Latest Rail Merger (By Assoc is ted Press) INDIANAPOLIS, May 23. Improved car supply for Indiana oal mines, en the Chicago, Terre Haute and Southeastern railroad, generally known as the Walsh road, will result from th3 line becoming a part of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul system, counsel for the railroad association, declared today at a hearing before the Public Service commission. " The hearing was a forerunner of the commission's decision whether it I r. vt n 1 . . 1 W.I.I. should approve a league of the Walsh road to the St. Paul system, and it was indicated at the hearing that the lease would " be sanctioned. Counsel said the lease was practically a sale of the road, the St. Paul system assuming this mortgage and bonded indebtedness of the Walsh road and axreeine to pay $10 a share for stock. The lease would run for 999 years. Senate Votes Thursday on Blair Nomination (By Associated Prest WASHINGTON, May 23. An agreement to vote next Thursday on the nomination of David- H. Blair of North Carolina, to be internal revenue commissioner was made by the senate today. . . .. : . . . : '. .

JAPAN TO EVACUATE SIBERIA, RESTORING SHANTUNG TO CHINA (By Associated Pressl TOKIO, May 23. Japan is to evacuate Siberia and restore Shantung to China "at the earliest possible moment" according to a statement by an official of the foreign office, following

adJoarament of tne colonlal conference which has been in session here f0r the last week. This, he declared. meant tn4t thre would be "No change in Japan's fundamental policy" in the Far East. The government has decided not to publish conclusions reached by the conference for the present, but it was declared that the results had been so gratifying that similar ' gatherings may be conducted annually to obtain co-ordination between the various branches of government at home and in other parts of the Far East. Sessions Private The conference included high Japanese military and "civil authorities from Siberia, Manchuria, Korea and Kwang Tung, and was presided over by Premier Hara. The sessions were private. While officials generally declined to say whether Japan would take new positive steps in Siberia and Shantung, declaring that this depended entirely upon circumstances, they voiced the hope that China was willing to discuss arrangements for restoration of the province. In regard to the conditions surrounding restoration they emphasized that Japan sought nothing in exchange, but must have assurance that Japanese residents and interests in Shantung would be protected fullyIt was added that the absence of responsible authorities in China, with which to deal was the greatest handicap. Think Work Started. The impression prevails in Tokyo that Japan actually has started negotiations with the Chinese government, though for the moment there Is a question of the recognition of that government. Meanwhile the leading Japanese newspapers insist that Japan will withdraw her troops from the Shan tung railroad to Tsing-Tau without awaiting China's acceptance of Japan's standing offer to open restoration negotiations. It is 'declared thi3 would, be carried out with an aim to hasten arrangements for the relinuishment of the province of China. The newspapers also declare the government is arranging to evacuate the whole of Siberia, with the exception of the points in Saghalin province which was occupied because of the Nikolaievsk massacre. AMERICAN COUNSELOR IN MEXICO ON WAY TO CONSULT OBREGON (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. May 23. George T. Summerlin, counselor of the American embassy at Mexico City, was on bis way to Mexico today bearing instructions for conference with President Obregon, which officials here hope will be followed by the recognition of the Mexican government by the United States. Administration officers refused today to comment on the summary of conditions upon which the Harding administration will agree to resume formal diplomatic relations with Mexico. Mr. Summerlin is expected to hand the communication to President Obregon soon after his arrival in the Mexican capital. It is understood however, that the conditions are almost identical with the recommendations made at the last session of congress by the senate foreign relations sub-committee which investigated Mexican, affairs under j the direction of Secretary Fall, who was then chairman of the committee. The central feature of the memorandum, which it is declared has been entrusted to Mr. Summerlin. is the insistence . that the Mexican president sign some document which will serve to assure the United States of the genuiness of the Mexican government promises to guarantee the safety of Americans and American interests in Mexico. TURKISH CABINET LEANS TO EXTREMISTS (By Associated Press) CONSTANTINOPLE, May 23 The Turkish Nationalist cabinet in Angora has been reconstructed bv Feizi Pasha who remains as premier. The only changes made were in the ministries of finance and justice, and most of the cabinet members are extremists. Mustapha Kemal Pasha, the Nationalist leader, remains' virtually a dictator. . ' The Nationalists are described ia advices reaching here as exhilarated by their easy victories over the Greeks and now believe their army to be Invincible and. able to force the Italians. French, British and Greeks to accept any terms. . ' ' , They appear" to be Ignoring their agreement with the Italians, but in view of the French army in Syria they are negotiating with the French, demanding revision of the. treaty negotiated by Bekir Samy Bey, the former foreign minister, to which the French abandon their claim, claim to Alexanj dretta.and Latakia. - "

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SEND FORCES TO SILESIA Decision Results From Interchanges Between Britain . and France At Least Four Battalions To Go. SEEK END OF-FIGHTING (By Associated Press) t LONDON. May 23. The British government has decided to send troops to Silesia at an early date. It was announed today. The decision to send the troops resulted from interchanges between Great .Britain and France and the British force will be sent to re-inforco the allied contingent in Upper Silesia in the near future. The Biz of the force was not indiated in the announcement, but it is understood that not less than four battalions will go, preferably the same troops employed In tipper Silesia during the plebesclte and later withdrawn to the Rhine. Using Pressure. Every sort of pressure is being employed to compel the surrender of these two important towns.- No food is being allowed to enter them, but as this has not proved effective, the water and electricity supplies of Kattowitz were cut off yesterday. Inhabitants of Beuthen and Kattowitz have approached their local district controllers, according to the dispatch, and have asked them to make terms with the insurgents, declaring they were tired of waiting for the allies to do. something and were without confidence in the inter-allied commission's power to restore normal conditions or the ability of the local garrisons to protect them If the insurgents should decide to take the towns by force. The Times correspondent declares nunc i uc roies are masters in the industrial districts, the Germans exercise control over the northern and western parts of the plebiscite area. The frontier between Silesia and Germany has virtually ceased to exist, he says, and arms and re-inforcements are brought in and Polish prisoners sent to Germany with hindrance. Sees Determined Effort. The correspondent of the London Times in Oppeln reporteing German "irregula" military operations in Uroer Silesia, declares thev hvp hon concentrating " forces " and aVing preparations for a .fortnight. Indications, the dispatch said, point to a determined effort to recover possession of Upper Silesia from the Poles. The movement is regarded by the Time's orrespondent as far more serious than a mere reaction of the German population against the insurgents. He asserts the interallied commission was unable to prevent the outbreak or fighting and Is now just as powerless to Intervene. Apparently the Germans have regular army reserves at their disposal. The Polish insurgents, according to the dispatch, have been steadily consolidating their position and extending their control over the industrial districts of Silesia. They are reported to have succeeded in starting work again in mines, foundries and factories ,and now are squeezing the allied authorities out of the towns they still occupy in order to complete their hold on the railway between Kattowitz and Gleiwitz. PARIS. May 23. The allied high commission in Upper Silesia has sent delegations to intervene with both, the Germans and the Poles and endeavor to obtain the cessation of all military operations In that territory, according to. French official dispatches today. Each of the delegations is composed of representatives of France, Great Britain and Italy. WORKS BOARD PASSES $22,916.95 BILLS Bills totaling $22,916.95 were passed by the board of works Monday morning. One bill not provided for In the regular budget was that of $20, credited to the special election to be held June 14. ' ' The resolution providing for cement sidewalks, curb and gutter, for South Third street between A and D streets was confirmed. While there were a number of remonstrators. those petitioning for the improvement had the majority. Bids for placing an adding machine in the office of the city engineer are to be advertised for. The machine now used by the department has been in service for 14 years, according to the city engineer. An ordinance appropriating funds for the purchase i: to be drawn up and presented at the next council meeting. Contract for the laying of a sewer between Ridge and Boyer streets was awarded to John Duke, of this city. Mr. Duke's bid on the entire job was about $520 under other bids. French Troops Capture Famous Turkish Bandit (By Associated Press) .' ' CONSTANTINOPLE, M a y'-'2 1 French troops have captured 300 bandits in a battle southwest of Tchstalja. ' Among the prisoners" taken by the French, was the chief of the organization. Colonel Rush by Bey , ; - Report Many Kitted , ; ; inEgyptwnOstJrcch , LONDON. May 23. Many . persons are reported to have been Jellied in an outbreak in Alexandria. -Egypt, where natives attacked Europeans. . says- a Renter's dispatch . from that ..'city. British, troops have arrived and takes Charge of the .town, - ; - , : d

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