Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 46, Number 208, 13 July 1921 — Page 1

HMOND ABIUM VOL. XLVL, No. 208 Palladium, Est 1S31. Consolidated with San-Telegram. 1907. RICHMOND, IND., WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 13, 1921. SINGLE COPY 3 CENTS

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EUROPE France Thinks Standing Army Only Protection Forces of Asia Are Menace to Other Nations. HARDING IS TRUSTED BY MARK StXMVAJT WASHINGTON, D. C. July 13. On one aspect of President Harding's conference there is universal and unqualified approval. That is the choice in Washington as the place to hold it. Much of the suspicion which turned a large part of America away from the results of the peace conference wasj cue 10 uie secrecy in iub sbsmuuj, the distance from America, and toj the feeling that our diplomats in Europe were in the position of a I countryman come to town. i A conference held here in Washington, in the plain sight of the American people, and reported in accordance with the customs of the American newspapers, will do much to renew Americans willingness to join with the nations of the world for purposes we believe in. Opinions Conflict. There are two schools of thought in Washington about President Harding's invitation to a conference for limitation of armaments. One of these schools wanted the conference to be restricted to naval disarmament only, and only wanted the nations conferring to be limited to Great Britain, Japan and the United States. The other school wanted to include disarmament on land, as well as on Fea. and wanted the invitation to include those nations like France and Italy, who are mainly concerned with large armies and not so much concerned with large navies. As everybody knows, it was the latter school that prevailed with President Harding, although the school that wanted a restriction to naval disarmament only was decidedly the larger and more powerful here in Washington. At the same it is universally recognized that this subject is wholly within the executive functions and that President Harding is entitled to go about it in his own way without conferenceHas Larger Policy It is also recognized that the present move is part of a larger policy in Harding's mind. It probably will be safe to conclude that among other reasons for President Harding's choice of the course he took is the fact that, with characteristic courtesy, he felt Impelled to take into account the wishes of some of the other nations. This movement started with Senator Borah, and Senator Borah was firm in restricting it to naval disarmament . and to Great Britain, Japan and the United States. In a long series of conflicts Senator Borah's idea won i every time It passed the senate by a vote of 74 to 0. Then when the lower house proposed as an alternative to the Borah ressolution the plan which Harding has now adopted, this plan was defeated, and Senator Boraa s resolution warf ultimately adopted in the house with only four dissenting votes. Brings New Factors There were Just three nations engaged in increasing naval armaments and an agreement on the part of those three nations would have settled that question. The inclusion of land disarmament brings in several othei factors. It brings in France, and France does not want to abolish her military system. That system is ingrained in the minds of the French people and of the French government. In giving reasons for opposition to land disarmament they have said among other things that it would destroy the morale of the French people. France thinks that a standing army with universal military service is her only protection. When this conference comes, France may take this position, and will say that the only terms upon which she could safely disarm would be a formal agreement upon the part of all the other nations to come to her help in time of need. Land Cut Unlikely However, land disarmament in EuTope is much less reasonable to urpn just now than naval disarmament. The moflem countries of Asia are aggressive, and the countries of Europe can reasonably say that it is not safe for them to reduce their armies greatly so long as there is a possibility of menace by land from Asia. Furthermore military men say that in the Dresenl state of Russia it is always possible for some figure likej Napoleon to arise and make Russia into a military power such that the other nations of Europe would need large armies for defence. One reason why limiting the invitation to naval disarmament was preferred in Washington lies in the fact that much of the impulse cf this movement has rome from former irreconcilables, like Sf-r.a'or Borah. And they take the position that while naval disarmament of the part of other nations is a matter of reasonable concern to us, land disarmament on the part of these other nations is none of our business. They say that barring remote economic aspects, it is no concern of ours how large an army is maintained b any country in Europe. From this they reason that an invitation which includes disarmament on land is the sort of entanglement with foreign affairs which they objected to in the League of Nations. All this, however, has now become largely academic. President Harding's action has given him so much privilege and has given his foreign policy so much momentum that it can only be impaired by some conspicuous failure in actual achievement on the part of his conference. And the present state of things no such failure is anticipated. (Copyright 121 by .the New York Evening Post, Inc.)

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' Am Running Bureau For Vets' States New War Risk Director Effects Settlement in Three Days of Richmond Ex-Service Man's Claim Which Had Been Ensnarled for Over Year Is Expediting Work.

PAUADirM NEWS HI" RE AIT I WASHINGTON, July 13. After it had been pending before the bureau of war risk insurance for over a year the compensation claim of a disabled former service man living at Richmond, Ind., had become fo ensnarled with red tape that the claimant dispaired of ever having it adjudicated. As a final recourse Colonel C. R. Forbes, the new director of the bureau, was appealed to and urged to effect a settlement of the claim. Within three days the claim had been adjudicated, an award of compensation being made in favor of the Richmond ex-soldier and a check covering payment of the full amount due to him forwarded. The incident aptly illustrates the type of man who presides over a department of the government upon which hundreds of disabled former service men or their dependents, residents of the sixth district of Indiana, look to for their support, entirely or in part. I am running the bureau for the disabled ex-service man," says Colonel Forbes. "Personally I think no greater or nobler responsibility could be charged to any man than to serve his comrades as they served the government and their fellow-men." Is Getting Speed. That is his creed and he is practicing it. The bureau of war risk insurance as now organized is a cumber some, complicated machine, but Col STATE PAYS HONOR TO GRESHAM'S BODY; PLACED IN CAPITOL (By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, July 13. Tribute to the memory of Corporal James B. Gresham, a native of Indiana, and one of the first three Americans killed on the battlefields of France, was paid today by the state capitol. Gresham's body was to arrive this afternoon at 1:55 o'clock and will he taken to the rotunda of the state house to lie in state until Thursday noon, when it will be sent on to his home at Evansville. Awaiting the arrival of the body Is an escort of former service men, composed of officers, sailors, and marines. While the body remains at the state house, an honor guard of two sailors, two soldiers, and two marines will watch over it. Funeral services will be conducted tonight by Rev. George W. Allison, chaplain of the Marion county council of the American legion. Provide Escort. When the body leaves the city tomorrow it will be escorted by former service men to the station where a squad of marines will fire a volley and taps will be sounded by an army bugler. Sergt. Hastings, a member of Gresham's company in France, is accompanying the body on its journey from Hoboken to this city, and will remain with it until the burial at Evansville. The flag on local postoffice was ordered lowered to half mast between the hours of 4 and 5 o'clock by Postmaster Beck In honor of Corporal James B. Gresham, Evansville boy, and one of first three Americans to be killed in France. . David F. Ryder, 39, Is Dead at Home David F. Ryder, 39 years old, died at his home, 117 South Second street, Wednesday morning at 7 o'clock. He is survived by the widow, Grace Ryder. Funeral services will be held from the home Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Burial will be in the Earlham cemetery.

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onel Forbes is getting out of it all the speed and efficiency it is capable of. As soon as the bill reorganizing the bureau becomes a law its new director will not be so handicapped in his efforts to provide every disabled former service man a maximum measure of service. Forbes served over-seas and was in the combat line of service. He participated in the Somme, Argonne and St. Mihiel offensives, knows the ex-dough boy from his heels to his hair, thinks (Continued on Page Twelve.) REDUCTION OF NAVAL STRENGTH WISE STEP FOR AMERICA, FOULKE Calling of nations together for a discussion, with limitation of arma ment the aim, is an excellent and wise step by this government, according to the opinion of William Dudley Foulke. Mr. Foulke has but recently returned from an extended visit in Europe, and Is well acquainted with the attitudes of the various foreign powers regarding the disarmament qusetion. "I do not believe France will consent to reduce her armies," said Mr. Foulke. "And I do nat blame her. France Is situated differently from other countries- She must protect herself from Germany, a country possessing twice the power of France. "As for naval limitation, I believe the greatest good can be accomplished by a conference between the United States, Great Britain and Japan. Some agreement between these countries should be reached. It would be ruinous for Great Britain and America to strive to out do each other in a race to see which country could maintain the largest sea force. America does not need the naval strength of

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great territory to protect No Darfjer From Japan, "A naval force sufficient to protect America from Great Britain is all that is needed. I do not believe Japan wishes a war with America. There is in my opinion no danger from that center." Mr. Foulke stated that he believed the standing army of America now numbers the least America could permit safely. He also said that he felt reasonably certain that Italy would join in a movement toward the limitation of naval armament- It is in the navy department that the great expenditures are necessitated, according to Mr. Foulke. With the expense of this department curtailed by limited armament, Mr. Foulke believes that one of the greatest steps toward eliminating the great cost of war preparation will be effcted. Solving of the armament problem, he believes, rests with an agreement on naval strength between America, England and Japan SOLDIER BONUS BILL RECOMMITTAL CERTAIN (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, July 13. The soldier bonus bill, in the opinion of both Republican and Democratic leaders in the senate, will probablyy be recom mitted today to the finance committee "for further consideration. The vote will be upon the motion of Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania, chairman of the committee, offered after President Harding's appeal in person to the senate yesterday that action on the bill be deferred because of the condition of the treasury. When Senator Penrose offered his motion for recommittal yesterday opposition, principally on the part of Democratic senators, prevented a vote but it was said a vote probably would be reached today with recommittal assured by a wide margin.

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Utah delegates In the ctwo ,V 1 MANY CITIZENS BUY LIGHT PLANT BONDS BEARING 6 PER CENT Citizens of Richmond who are desirous of making investments in bonds are taking advantage of the open sale of municipal electric light bonds that is being conducted by City Controller Bescher. . Last Saturday afternoon $207,000 worth of bonds were offered for sale by bids but none was received. This automatically threw the whole- quantity upon the open market. Since that time several citizens have taken advantage of this. Over $30,000 worth of the securities, have been disposed of, and Mr. Bescher states that several people have been into his office Inquiring about the bonds. The light plant bonds, as they are generally designated, are six percent, non-taxable- securities. They are made up in $1,000 denominations. Bonds Are Attractive. City Attorney Reller states that the bonds are absolutely secure having been authorized by the state public service commission, and approved by various attorneys. The first date of maturity is Nov. 1, 1925, and proportionately every year thereafter for 10 years. There is a clause in the bonds which makes it possible for the city to call in the certificates for payment after Nov. 1, 1925. The city stands back of the bonds in addition to the million dollar light i plant, Mr. Bescher states. He estimated that with the installation of the new machinery that has been ordered for the plant the valuation will be upward of $1,500,000. Eaton's Old Court House Well to Offer Excellent Water Supply to Thirsty (Special to The Palladium) EATON, O., July 13 Water from the well at the old courthouse will be available within short time to the public for drinking purposes. The water of the old well is said to be of the white sulphur variety. During the life of the old courthouse the well was immensely popular with the public. When the new courthouse was built the well was preserved. the front entrance to the present courthouse. An electrical pump will draw the water from the well, which I is under the basement of the court house and will supply It to the fountain. Some months ago a filtration plant at the municipal waterworks station was completed and placed in operation, since which time creek water had been used, the driven wells having practically gone dry. The present supply is not altogether palatable and the new drinking fountain at the courthouse will get a big "play".

BELIEVE WORST OF DEPRESSION IS PAST INITIATIVE OF BUSINESS MEN NEEDED NOW

BY MARK StMIVAN WASHINGTON, D. C. July 13. All those agencies of the government which are concerned with the state of business believe that the worst of the depression has been passed. Secretary Hoover of the department of commerce said today: "We have already turned the corner." Departments of the government to which this is a matter of primary concern believe that what is now most necessary is initiative on the part oi individual business men. Probably the most energetic of the HOT WEATHER THOUGHT "Who doesn't like hot weather?" asked one citizen in golfing togs as he was well on his way across the shadeless course. He was carrying his own clubs because demand had created a shortage of caddies despite the heat. ' No weather is too hot as long as it means we can have our golf, is it Jim?" he asked his companion. "Why we just wait and dream of this sort of thing all winter."

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SSOLONS TO POSTPONE IRISHACTION Peace Negotiations in London Prompt Senator Norris To Ask for Delay of Resolution Expressing Sympathy. SMUTS INUME LIGHT (By Asociated PresF WASHINGTON, July 13. Irish peace negotiations in London prompted Senator Norris, Republican, Nebraska, to ask postponment by the foreign relations committee of scheduled hearings on his resolution for an expression by congress sympathetic to Irish Republican aspirations. Senator Norris, who was a member of the unofficial committee of 100 investigating Irish conditions, expressed hopes of "a durable settlement which will give the Irish people the full measure of self government for which they are striving and put an end to the war in Ireland." LONDON, July 13. The first meeting between Premier Lloyd George and Eamonn de Valera, the Irish repuDlican leader, will De neia at 4:o0 p. to., Thursday, at ro. 10 Downing rto - " ,!.t.r'- fMi residence, it was announced at Sinn Fein headquarters here this afternoon. It is inferred that the conference Is to be between, these two men alone. British officials who have been closely associated with Irish affairs during the recent past year were said today to be prepared to join in discussions with the Sinn Fein delegation headed by Mr. De Valera and it was thought possible that General J. C. Smuts premier of the Union of soutn Arrica, wouia piay a very aeiinite role in the negotiations that would take place. Look to Smuts. General Smuts has been considered the man chiefly responsible for the rapid development of peace moves in Ireland, and late last week it was said he might act as temporary chairman of the coming conference. Mr. De Valera and his colleagues spent the night at a hotel, with friends in this city last night. During the evening there was a meeting of Sinn Fein sympathizers, at which it is assumed the situation was quite thoroughly canvassed. DUBLIN. July 13. Large bodies of police auxiliaries as a consequence of the truce in Ireland have been granted indefinite leave of absence. The first batch of auxiliaries already has left for England. LONDON. July 13. Rioting occurred in Belfast this afternoon, says a Central dispatch from Belfast. Two constables were injured and three civilians were taken to a hospital suffering groni gunshot wounds. ENJOYABLE PROGRAM FOR SONS OF VETS A horse shoe pitching contest In the morning, with music and dancing in the afternoon and evening, and an experience meeting are included In the program of the reunion of the Spanish war veterans, which will be held at Beallview park on Sunday, July 17. The reunion will convene at 9:00 o'clock in the morning, and the command of "dismiss" will not be given until 9 o'clock in the evening. Registration will be the first activity in the morning, followed at 10 o'clock by the reception of visiting members. The horse she pitching will take place at 11. "Mess call" will be sounded at 12 noon and at 6 in the evening. Addresses will be given by Rev. Frank Dressel, of the English Lutheran church, and Mrs. Marie Williams, of Indianapolis, past departmetal president of the Ladies' auxiliary, while at 5 o'clock the past state commander, Maj. Paul Comstock, will conduct a "round of experiences" meeting. Dancing will be at 1:30 in the afternoon, and at 7 o'clock in the evening. Mrs. Elizabeth Hendricks, past pres ident of Camp Magrew, Indianapolis; Mrs. Elizabeth Tyre of Indianapolis, departmental junior vice president, and Mrs. Crone, also of Indianapolis, class departmental president, will be present at the Richmond reunion. government departments engaged in helping business is the war finance corporation. Its direct function is the facilitating of export trade by supplying credit under proper conditions. Like every Institution, the degree of its efficiency is determined largely by the personalities of the individuals who direct it. Think Energy Needed The war finance corporation could fulfill the requirements of the statute which created it by merely sitting still behind the counter of the treasury and maintaining a readiness to advance money to properly equipped applicants. But it is the belief of the war 'finance corporation that what is most needed is energy and initiative on the part of individual business men and the directors of the corporation are not content with waiting for applications for leans, but regard it as a part of their function to stimulate initiative on the part of business men and bankers in those sections of the country where business is most depressed. For example, one day last week the war finance corporation advanced (Continued on Page Twelve) fc

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General Charles G. Dawes General Charles G Dawes, director of the budget, is shown here leaving the White House after a conference with the president. Gen. Dawes enjoys his cigar at any and all times and he is shown here about to light up. SCHOOL CORPORATION REVENUE IN COUNTY IS SHOWN IN REPORT Revenue collected in the school corporations in the county through the special school revenues is shown by the auditor's report to the superintendent of public instruction which was completed by County Auditor Brooks Wednesday morning. The re port is of the December settlements of 1920 and the May settlements of 1921. The report follows: Abington Dec. settlement. $1,230.80: May. $1,718.82: total, $2,949.62. Boston Dec, $3,104.83; May, $4,480.45: total, $7,585.28. Cenfer. Dec. $4,224.29; May $8,581.61; levy to pay bonds, .03; total, $12 805.93. Clay. Dec, $2,243.50;- May, $4,278.50; total. $6,522. Dalton Dec. $1,687.68; May $2,045.40; levy to pay bonds, $819.15; total. $4,552.23. Franklin. Dec, $3,549.67; May, $4,516.95; levy to pay on bonds, $984 90; total, $9,051.52. Greene. Dec, $3,509.65; May. $5,022.78; levy to pay on bonds, $1,089.36, total, $9,621.79. HaTrison Dec, $912.64; May, $3,186.58; total. $4,099.22. Jackson Dec, $1,217.44; May, $4,687.32; levy for libraries, $3,633.8S; total, $9,53S.14. Jefferson Dec. $4,362.10; May, $6,369.71; levy for libraries, $1,184.81; total, $11,916.62. New Garden Dec, $3,628.53; May, $6,022.65; total, $9,651.20. Perry Dec. $2,332.53; May, $2,933.47; levy to pay on bonds; $2,167.56; levy for libraries, $197.56; total, $7,631.12. Washington Dec. $4,871.02; May, $6,461.02; total, $11,322.04. Wayne Dec, $7,442.98; May, $16,240.51; levy to pay on bonds. $10,949.14; levy for libraries, $7,851.54; total, $42,484.17. Webster Dec. $1,261.12; May, $2,192.58; total, $3,453.70. Totals for townships Dec, $45,478.80; May, $78,738.35; levy to pay on bonds, $16,010.14; levy for libraries. $12,867.29; total, $153,194.58. Towns and cities Cambridge City, Dec. $2,588.47; May, $6,020.82; total. $8,609.29. Dublin Dec, $588.93; May, $1,040.95; levy for libraries, $227.19; total, $1,857.07. Hagerstown Dec. $1,258.76; May, $2,105.42; total, $3,364.18. Richmond Dec, $56,140.65; May, $83,828.51; levy to pay on bonds, $23,178.45; total. $163,151.61. Total in County Dec, $106,159.61; May. $171,734.05; levy to pay on bonds, $39,188.59; levy for libraries. $13,094.48; total, $330,176.73. JEHU BALLINGER, 75, TO BE BURIED THURSDAY Jehu Ballinger, 75 years old, died at his home on Cottage avenue, Tuesday morning at 2:30 o'clock. He is survived by the widow, Lucy M., two daughters, Mrs. Robert Wilson of Richmond, Mrs. George Livingston, of Anderson, four grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Martha Cook of New Paris, and two brothers, Nathan, of Richmond, and Elijah, of New Westville. Funeral services will be held from the home Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Burial will be in the Ridge cemetery. Friends may call at any time. Weather Forecast MOORE'S LOCAL FORECAST Unsettled, with local thundershowers, but mostly fair. Mostly warm and unsettled weather will prevail for the next 24 to 43 hours, with conditions favorable for thiinHarchurBra at intervale

. For Indiana, by the United States I C0rdi?5 t0 the newspaper after enWeather Bureau Partly cloudy to. ergetJc representations were made by

night and Thursday; no change in' temperature. Temperatures Yesterday . Maximum 90 Minimum 64 Today Noon S7 Weather Conditions The hot wave remains unbroken over most of the states east of the Rocky mountains. The heat is most intense in the states of Iowa and Wisconsin, although a maximum temperature of 90 and above is a rule as far north as Montana, North Dakota, and Minnesota; 100 degrees at Green Bay, Wis., and at Davenport, Iowa. The severe hot wave also covers most of the continent of Europe, with a temperature of 92 in the shade in London and 113 in the sun. It is the hottest weather for over 50 years.

JAP ANSWER TO PROPOSAL NOTJECEIVEO Great Britain, France and Italy Officially Signify Ac ceptance Distinguished Statesmen To Attend.;

PRAISE HARDING ACT (By Associated Press) LONDON. July 13. Three of the principal allied nations. Great Britain, France and Italy, have officially signified their acceptance of President Harding's invitation to hold a conference on limitation of armaments, while China has indicated her readiness to participate in a conference relative to Far Eastern affairs. Japan is the only one of the allies which has not placed herself on record as being ready to take part in the Washington conference, but it is expected in official circles here that her acceptance will be communicated to the United States government soon. In government circles in this city it appears to be the concensus of opinion that the meeting at Washington will bo attended by some of the most prominent statesmen of the world. Premier May Attend. The announcement of Premier Briand of France that he would consider going to Washington wollowing indications that Prime Minister Lloyd George might also go, provided conditions in Great Britain are such as to permit his extended absence from the country. It is probable, however, that some of the leading figures In British official life will be present. Among those mentioned as delegates are A. J. Balfour. Lord President of Council; Lord Lee of Fareham, first Lord of the Admiralty; Sir Laming Worthington Evans. Secretary of State for War. Admiral Lord Beatty and Viscount Gray. The London Times, which is a se vere critic of the premier and the present government today di3cusse in its editorial columns the possible British representatives to the Washington disarmament conference. It declares that neither the premier nor the foreign minister "is fitted by his position, his temperament and his past career to take part In these negotiations." Cites Activities. The constitutional place of both ministers, adds the newspaper, is within the British realms, but ,it says, jt is not chiefly on constitutional grounds that their participation in th i conference would be opposed. It then cites the activities of the premier and Lord Curzon previous to President Harding's proposal, which it declares, indicated British initiative in the matter had been considered, although it long was known that the American president contemplated such a proposal; therefore courtesy suggested awaiting further action on the president's part. PARIS, July 13 Both the Senate and chamber of deputies adjourned yesterday for their three months summer holiday. They will reconvene on Oct. 12. The government of Premier Briand received a strong majority in both houses on the last vote taken, the senate yesterday giving the government 249 votes to the opposition 15, while in a test vote taken in the chamber of deputies Monday on the government's general foreign policy 459 votes favored the government, against 112 for the opposition. The Briand government now cannot be overthrown for three months and it is considered virtually certain that M. Briand will be in charge of French affairs when the Washington disarmament conference is called. ROME, July 13. The Osservatore Romano, the organ of the Vatican, today prints a semi-official note warmly congratulating President Harding on the initiative he has taken for an in ternational conference on the limitation of armaments. The American President's action, says the note, is identical with that which Pope Benedict took in August, 1917, when his holiness wrote to the powers with the object of ending the war and it adds that the pope will experience the liveliest pleasure in seeing his praiser? realized under the powerful initiative of the United States. The newspaper Paese. says: "It is not the first time the reduction of armaments has been talked of, but each time armaments are increased. President Harding's proposition is certainly made in perfect good faith." The Popolo Romano says that President Harding's invitation concerns Great Britain and Japan especially. BERLIN. July 13. The Acht Uhr Abendblatt says it learns in diplomatic circles that it has been decided to recall the French General Lerond, head of the Inter-allied commission in upper Silesia and to make a radical change in the French personnel in Silesia. This move was decided upon, acGreat Britain ana Italy, m conse quence of reports of their members on the Inter-allied commission. Anna Laura Holzapfel Dies Wednesday Momm Anna Laura Holzapfel, 62 years old. died at her home one mile south of the city at 6:30 o'clock Wednesday morning. She is survived by three sons, Harry, Richard and Henry; two sisters, Ruth and Laura May Turner; two brothers, Roy Edwards and David Edwards; one sister. Pleasant Brown, and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from the home Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Burial will be in Earlham cemetery. Friends may call at any time. . h