Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 46, Number 210, 15 July 1921 — Page 1

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CONFERENCE MAY REVIEW PARS PACT Disarmament Discussed May Become Adjourned Session of Former Conclave Large Delegations To Attend. FACE OTHERTROBLEMS

Troops Have Easy Time in Dublin ELLIOTT SAYS OIL PRODUCT DUTY IS BAD British Statesmen Aid Premier at Peace Conference

SECOND IRISH PEACE TALK TAKES PLACE Conversations Probably Resumed Monday Conference Lasts Hour and HalfSir James Craig Arrives.

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BY MARK StLLIYAN WASHINGTON, D. C, July 15 Practically all the speculative discussion in Washington today is in the field of just what the coming confer enco will do. how far it will go, what bubjects it will take up. The larger bulk of this discussion takes it for granted that the Washington conferenca will be, so to speak,

an adjourned session of the Paris conference: that it will, before it runs its course, take up most of the Questions that the original peace conference took up, barring the conditions Imposed upon Germany, and will amend the results of the earlier conference in the light of what has happened since, and in the changed spirit that the world now has. Some of those who are responsible for looking forward to the physical aspects of the conference believe it is prudent for them to prepare for as large a number of people as attended the Paris conference, and one foreign government has considered the question of hiring an entire hotel to house their representatives, secretaries, experts and other attaches. Nothing Definite Yet Nothing official can be said, or is even known, yet, as to just what the "agenda" of the conference will be. It is expected that in the process of sending and accepting the formal Invitations certain subjects will be definitely named as the ones to be taken up. But it Is also assumed, here in Washington at least, that the conference will go through the same evolution that happens at most meetings, at cabinet meetings for example. Everybody who has ever participated in meetings of this kind knows how," by necessity, the discussions go into fields related to the main one. Many thoughtful persons here believe it will be a desirable result if the coming conference takes the form of a review of some parts of the Paris conference and an amendment of its results. Even those who believe most heartily in the league of nations, and aro most faithful in their loyalty to exPresident Wilson, say frankly that the processes and some of the results of the Paris conference were impaired by the psychology and atmosphere of the place at the time. Admits Disadvantages. Ex-President Wilson has no more devoted a friend and no more uncompromising partisan than Bernard M. Baruch, and he, in his book which is in many respects the most careful and thoughtful that has been written about the peace conference, emphasized in his preface the fact tha it's results were affected disadvantageously by the time and the place. He said: "The problems presented rt Paris were dealt with as effectively as possible, at the time. The treaty war. made in the still smouldering iurnace of human passion. It could not have been otherwise. Try as men mi?ht, and I submit that they did try, the spirit of vengeance or of selfish pdvantage could not be entirely eradicated from the minds of the framers of the treaty." Rsvic.v Tribute. It would be an utter mistake for the Democrats and friends of ex-President Wilson to take the ground that a review of the peace treaty would be a reflection on him. The more correct view is precisely to the contrary. Such an outcome would be a vindication of the soundness and vitality of his ideas and proof that the world, r.fter three years of milling around, is compelled to reurn tr his doorstep. There is good ground for expecting that the. coming conference may amount as regards many subjects, to a final performance of the drama of which the Paris conference was the opening. It is the view of important American officials that disarmament cannot be effectively discussed a a thing standing alone. It entails discussion of the causes of armament. The causes of armaments are apprehensions about national security, and open issues between peoples. In the view of some Americans who will have influence in the coming confer ence, these issues and these apprehen sions must he discussed and settled before any effective, willing and endur ing agreement to limit armament can be arrived at. Another View. It ought' also to be said that there is another view which takes the rround that disarmament can be dis cussed and achieved seperately, as a preliminary to the other questions. This view nould say to the various nations: "We have some difficult and provocative questions to discuss and hettle. Let us begin by agreeing, before we enter the room, to leave our pistols outside." (Copyright 1321 by the New York Evening Tost, Inc.) Secretary Hoover Speaks to Real Estate Boards (By Associated Press) CHICAGO. July 15. Addresses by Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover, and Andrew McMaster of Montreal, were on the program of the closing sessions today of the National Association of the real estate boards. Resolutions proposing to substitute a sales tax for other federal taxation, to prohibit exemption from taxation of securities and to establish a standard building code were to be acted on.

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This photo, just received from Dublin, shows armed English soldiers guarding the quay and public buildings in that city.. These men have been having an easy time since the truce, according to recent dispatches. Rioting has completely subsided in Dublin, and many of the English soldiers who formerly did police duty there have been granted furloughs.

POMERENE OPPOSED TO MILITARY COSTS IN PRESENT CRISIS (Hy AiaocUted Press) CLEVELAND, O., July 15. Declaring that as the banks had set the pace during the world war period for the greatest thrift movement America had ever known they should now exert their influence in behalf of governmental and home economy. United States Senator. Pomerene of Ohio today urged the members of the Ohio Bankers' association in convention here to make strong declaration for a reduction in expenditures and consequent relief for the people from excssive taxation. Senator Pomerene particularly objected to the proposed large appropriations for the army and navy declaring the latter especially not to be justified in view of present world conditions. No Time for Waste. "If there ever was a time in the history of this country when our expenditures should be kept within the revenues it is now, when business everywhere is staggering . under the load" Senator Pomerene said. "Much Is being said about the deplorable condition of the farmers, but the farmers are in no worse condition than are the manufacturers of the country or the laborers. "In fact the latter are in worse condition than either the farmers or the manufacturers. Here in Ohio approximately 40 percent of the men are idle. YLou cannot have great appropriation bills without adding to the taxes which burden us and you cannot add taxes without increasing the cost of living. Under present stagnant conditions how are we to raise the proposed billion three hundred and fifty million dollars for the war and navy budgets for 1922 and why, with no prospects of war, should it be attempted"? BELFAST'S RIOT ZONE UNDER ARMY CONTROL (By Associated Press) BELFAST. July 15. The military resumed control of the north Queen street area in Belfast today and armored cars patrolled the streets. At the city hall a conference was held, attended by officers of the police and the military and by leading townspeople to discuss the situation here, in view of the disorders that had occurred during the week. Acute trouble developed early last evening in the York street and north Queen street district, several civilians being wounded in fighting in which the police and the military were forced to intervene. The rioting stopped abruptly at the curfew hour, but it was announced that reinforcement of the military in Belfast from adjoining areas today was contemplated. When the reports from last night's rioting were made public this morning it developed that two persons were killed during the disorders, and that -between CO and 40 others were wounded. During the disturbances the mob looted a number of public houses. r HOT WEATHER THOUGHT "Why do you like hot weather?" questioned one local citizen of another, when the subject of heat was mentioned. "Wouldn't you rather have hot weather than winter ?" returned the one questioned. Before an answer could be given, the second person continued: "Do you remember that cold Satday in 1917?" The discussion on hot weather lapsed. Both worthy citizens became interested in citing events of that well remembered day. Each told of nearly being frozen on the trip to work. The beaming sun above seemed less offensive. V J

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GREEK TROOPS TAKE IMPORTANT CITY ON RAILWAY TO BAGDAD (TSy Associated PrM) CONSTANTINOPLE, July 15. Greek troops have occupied the town of Afiun-Karahissar, an important station on the southern branch of the Bagdad railway, it is announced here Afiun-Karahissar is about 55 miles south of Kutaia, which has been reported to be the center of the Greek offensive against the Turkish nationalists, which began, last Monday. The town was given up by the Turks without fighting, it is said. ATHENS, July 15. Greek forces engaged in the offensive against the Turkish nationalists are making progress at each end of the battle line and are not encountering sharp resistance, says an official statement issued here covering the operations at the front on July 13. ,The statement confirms Constantinople di patches relative to the occupation of AfiunKarahissar. "The advance of our troops toward Eski-Sher and Kutaia,". the statement declared, "continued without serious resistance and we are suffering insignificant' losses. During the day of July 13, Greek troops occupied AfiunKarshissar." RAINBOW VETERANS OCCUPIED BY PARADE BUSINESS, UNVEILING fBy Associated Press) CLEVELAND, O., July 15. A business session this morning and a parade this afternoon, followed by the unveiling of a monument to Rev. Father James M. Hanley, former battalion chaplain of the 165th New York Infantry, were on today's program of the second annual convention of the rainbow division veterans' association. There was little doubt but that the bonus question would come up at the business sesion, according to the delegate. It had been discussed yesterday, but because of the brief session no action was taken. Many of the delegates have stated they are opposed to a cash bonus and advocate care of the disabled 6oldier3 first Action Doubtful. Limitation of armaments and a plan for national guard organization were also discussed yesterday but it was doubtful whether action would be taken on either by the convention. All of the delegates in uniform were to participate in the parade. After the parade, it had been planned for Newton D. Baker, former secretary or war, Rev. Father Francis P. Duffy, of New York, chief chaplain of 165th infantry, . and others . to address the veterans from the reviewing stand. The former soldiers then will proceed to Calvary cemetery for the unveiling of the monument to Father Hanley. The monument is the gift of men of the 165th infantry. Father Duffy will be among the speakers at the ceremony. Tonight the veterans will attend a banquet. Francis M. Piatt, 77, Dies at Lynn Home Francis M. Piatt 77 years old, died at his home in Lynn Thursday morning at 1 o'clock. He is survived by four sons, Clifford of Lynn, Oren and Clarence of near Lynn, Harvey of Richmond; three daughters, Mrs. Luther Hinshaw, and Mrs. Will King, of Winchester, and Mrs. Evans, of near Lynn. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon from the North Christian church of Lynn, at 2 o'clock. Rev. Brazee will officiate and burial will be in the Mount Giliead cemetery.

Announces Opposition to Tariff on Those Commodities Urges Asphalt Admitted Free -Bossert Disapproves.

HARDING ALSO OPPOSES ' PA1XADTVM SEWS BVRRAt 4 WASHINGTON, July 15. The oil schedule of the new tariff bill promises to provoke a real fight when it comes up for consideration in the house of representatives. Representative R. N. Eliott of the sixth Indiana district, has announced his opposition to a duty on petroleum and crude oil, as proposed in the bill. He believes that these commoditied should be placed on the free list. He also i. against any duty being imposedon asphalt. Judging from the communications he has received from his district, he has the support of his constituency in his determination to oppose a duty on crude oils and asphalt. Mr. Elliott has received a telegram from Walter F. Bossert, of Liberty, Ind., chairman of the sixth district Republican organization, Etating that the people of that district were paricularly opposed to a duty on asphalt. Civic organizations in Richmond and other towns have expressed opposition to the levying of tariff duties on crude oil and asphalt, so generally used for road and street construction. Harding Opposes. That President Harding indicated his opposition to any duty on crude petroleum prior to the action of the house ways and means committee has become known. It was learned that the president sent two letters to Chairman Fordney, of the committee, emphasizing the importance of encouraging the participation of American citizens in the development of oil resources abroad. The president declared that a duty on crude petroleum would be at variance with the program for Xhe safeguarding of the future oil supply of the country. Notwithstanding the president's attitude, the majority of the ways and means committee, a few hours before tne tarirr diii was introaucea in tne house, decided by a vote of nine to

eight to impose duties on crude Pe-ITIViDIC DDODCDTV troleum and fuel oil. Previously the! MAAuLL 1111111111 1 I

committee naa stooa iu to seven in favor of leaving them on the free list In fact, the first coalidfenU&i- draft the tariff bill to be distributed listed, these commodities on the free list j Bill Provides Duty i As the bill went to the house it provides a duty of 35 cents per-barrel of 42 gallons on crude petroleum and 25 cents per barrel of 42 gallons on fuel oil. Refined petroleum and all distillates obtained therefrom, including kerosene, benzine, nap tha, gasoline, paraffin and paraffin oil, remain on the free list. . j Paragraph 207, schedule 2, provides the following duties on asphalts: Limestone rock asphalt 50 cents per ton; asphaltum and bitumen, not especially provided for, crude, if not dried or otherwise advanced in condition in any manner, J1.50 per ton; if dried or otherwise advanced in condition in any manner, $3.00 per ton. Petroleum in the United States is a wasting asset so far depleted as no longer to afford a secure foundation for the obligations based upon its assumed continued adequacy, according to a report submitted to members of congress by David White, of the United Staes geological survey. Petroleum Waning Barring unexpected good fortune in the search for new supplies, he says, or even less unexpected curtailment of consumption, the petroleum production of the United States is likely not only never again wholly to meet our requirements, but even to start soon on the long decline of a waning output. Dr. White states that the increase, both present and prospective, in the consumption demands for petroleum in the United States is hardly less alarming than our growing dependency on foreign petroleum supplies. In recent years the United States has furnished very close to 66 per cent of the world's whole output of petroleum, but at the same time the American oil industry has demanded more petroleum than the country has produced. This demand amounted to over 80 per cent of the world's output in 1919. To the extent of nearly 47.000 barrels the United States is already living beyond her petroleum income. Weather Forecast jj Unsettled Friday afternoon, night and Saturday night. Somewhat cooler tonight. The weather will continue unsettled this afternoa over Wayne county, but i fair weather will prevail tonight and; Saturday, due to the increasing bare-' metric pressure over the Great Lakes, resulting in a temporary relief from the hot wave tonight j For Indiana by the United States Weather Bureau. Fair tonight and' and Saturday; not much change in temperature. Temperatures For Yesterday Maximum 93 Minimum 70 Today. Noon ; 87 . Weather Conditions, The trougnshaped storm has caused -light to heavy thunder showers over Richmond and vicinity and the states adjacent to the Great Lakes t3 moving eastward across the Ohio valley states. A temporary break in the hot spell has resulted over Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa, but it is getting warmer over western Canada, temperatures rising to above 90 in that section.

Above: Sir Hamar Greenwood (left) A and A. J. Balfour. Below: Austen Chamberlain. Prominent among Premier Lloyd George's advisers in the peace conferences with Irish leaders now going on in London are Arthur J. Balfour, Sir Hamar Greenwood and Austen Chamberlain. Balfour has been a prominent figure in British politics for decades. Sir Hamar Greenwood is chief secretary for Ireland and has been working long and effectively for Irish peace. Austen Chamberlain is the government leader in the house of commons. T. P. A.'S TO CONDUCT PICNIC ON SATURDAY Post C. of the T. P. A. will conduct a picnic for members and their families in a grove on the farm of G. W. Dwiggins, near Fountain City, Saturday afternoon, July 16. Members are urged to heed this announcement and attend the picnic. A statement by officers Friday says: "All members are urged to fill their baskets with ham and eggs and join the parade at 4:30 o'clock. Games and contests will be enjoyed." The committee asks for a full attendance of members. VALUU7BjaO,870 j , IN COUNTY, REPORT Total value of taxable property in Wayne county is $76,790,870, accord ing to the abstract of assessment which was completed by County Auditor Howard Brooks Friday morning Personal property is placed at a value of $19,544,830. These figures do not include the assessments to be made by the state board of tax commissioners for steam and electric railroads, telegraph and telephone companies, banks and building and loan companies. The total value of taxable property shows a decrease of $307,940 from 1920, the taxables being placed at $77,098.S10 last year. Corporation assessments for 1921 showed a decrease 6f $904,460 from the 1920 figures. Tax levies for next year are based on the abstract of assessment which Auditor Brooks has just completed, this being known as the July abstract. It will be forwarded to the state board of tax commissioners and is due thereon or before July 20. . Equalization Guide The statement is intended to be a true and complete statement of the assessment of property in the county as made by the assessors and finally passed on by the board of review. It is also used as a guide for equalization of property by the state board. True, value of land, lots and improvements in the county is fixed at approximately $57,242,780. The total! area of ayne county is said to be' 24S.880.47 acres. Value of all the land in the county is $25,777,930; improvements on which are fixed at $7,066,110. The average value per acre of Wayne county land is $103.55, with improvements its value is raised to $131.94. Mortgage indebtedness caused reductions in valuations amountine to $1,597,900. Soldier exemptions totalled ioi,.w. ine two exemptions combined showed an increase of $62 810 over 1920. - .

SYNOPSIS OF THE ABSTRACT True value lands and True value of perimprovements. sonal property.

Abington Y. ..... Boston Center Clay Dalton " Franklin ....... Greene ........ . Harrison . .". . . ". . . Jackson Jefferson ......$ 1,203,040.00 2.001,580.00 ....... 3,141,510.00 1.C09.910.00 .'. ' 864.450.00 2.165,010.00 ....... 2.509,040.09 1.337,680.00 2.171.010.00 2.22L490.00 New Garden 1,792,900.00 Perry 1,418,960.00 Washington . . . Wayne Webster Boston Corporation Cambridge City . . . Centerville ........ Dublin East Germantown . Fountain City Green's Fork Hagerstown Milton Mt Auburn Richmond Spring. Grove Whitewater ' Total , 3,080,130.00 4,694,490.00 1,179,970.00 92,800.00 841.480.00 461,740.00 227,020.00 94,180.00 219,300.00 172.140.00 591,160.00 229,590.00 42,960.00 22,632.650.00 121.020.00 25,570.00 $57,242,780.

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SCATTERED RAINFALL THURSDAY IS AID TO PORTIONS OF COUNTY A heavy rainfall Thursday refreshed the northern part of Wayne county, in some places breaking a drought that had continued since April. In no place where the rain fell, had there been such a heavy precipitation einceMay 22. Williamsburg especial ly benefitted by the heaviest rainfall, but the northern end of Franklin and New Garden townships also received liberal showers. At Bethel and north a soaking rain continued for threequarters of an hour, and in Ohio, towards Greenville, there was an even heavier downpour. Near Whitewater, the rain was not so heavy, only continuing for about 10 minutes, and not being sufficient to delay threshing later than Friday afternoon. No Rain at Fountain City. At Fountain City, it was said that not a drop of rain fell, and similarly in Centerville and for several miles north, there was only enough rain to lay the dust. Up as far as a mile south of Green's Fork, there was not enough rain to stop thrashing. At Williamsburg, however, a welcome downpour lasted for about half an hour in its greatest force, while rain continued to fall for some time longer. The rain began late in the afternoon, after 5 o'clock, and with the strong wind, which'drove the water in horizontal sheet was almost enough to damage the crops. GBREGON SILENT IN PETROLEUM MATTER By Associated Press) MEXICO, CITY, July 15. Silence re. carding DPtroleum matters -was main. tained at the office of President Obregon yesterday and last night. It was asserted by reliable authorities here, however, that it was not his immediate intention to revoke hi? recent decree, increasing the tax placed upon oil exported from Mexico. ' - A close watch was kept by news papermen for any statements relative to the petroleum situation as a result of reports current in the United States ' yesterday The department of the treasury through which any decree would be issued, made public no press bulletins during the evening. .True total value taxable property

$ 242,700.00 $ 1,545,740.00 2S5.980.00 2.287,910.00 4S1.420.00 3,624,930.00' 219.590.00 -1,829,870.00 120,100.00 984,550.00 401,330.00 ' 2.566.340.00 338.040.00 2.847.080.00 163,320.00 1.500,900.00 420,050.00 2,591,700.00 435,620.00 ' 2,657.110.00' 263,50.00 2,056,420.00 197.660.00 1.616,620.00 476.360.00 ' ' 3,556.490.00 1,695,320.00 6.389,810.00 ' 205,660.00 1,385,630.00 72,310.00 165,140.00 793.140.00 1,634,620.00 254.720.00 716,460.00 89,870.00 316,890.00 82,330.00 176,510.00 167,990.00 387,290.00 100.120.00 . 272,260.00 669,920.00 1,261,080.00 174.340.00 403,930.00 16,390.00 59,350.00 11,089,220.00 C3,721,870.00 58,460.00 . 179,480.00 29,320.00 54.S90.00

$19,544,830.00 $76,790,870.00

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f B Associated Fress ; - " LONDON, July 15. Another meet ing, between Eamonn De Valera and Premier Lloyd George took, place todav. this discussion of th nrellminaries of the hopes for Irish peace setTiement lasting anout an hour and a half. At its conclusion it was announced the conversation vould be resumed later, probably next Monday. The conference was again a two man talk. In an adjoining: room. however, Sir Hamar Greenwood, the chief secretary for Ireland, Lord Curion, the foreign secretary. Art O'Brien, president of the Gaelic league in London, and Robert C. Barton, of the Irish delegation were on hand 6hou!a their presence be desired. On leaving Downing street Mr. De Valera 6aid there would not be any further meeting today and that he "did not think" there would be a meeting Saturday. . Craig Arrive It was announced that the communique agreed upon by the conferees would be issued later. A member of Mr. De Valera's party gave definite assurances that nothing in the nature of a deadlock or a breakdown of the conferences threatened at any time. Meanwhile, Sir James Craig, the Ulster premier, arrived in London today from Belfast, announcing on his arrival that he would see the premier this afternoon. ' ... Asked for an expression of opinion on the Irish situation. Sir "James replied: "The less said now the better." He added, however, that he was hopeful. Crowds Pray- " At the Whitehall entrance to Downing street scenes similar to those of yesterday were witnessed as the meeting between the Briish prime minister and the republican leader was In progress. A large crowd awaited Mr. De Valera and cheered him as he entered Downing street, repeating the ovation as he and his companions left at the close of the talk with Mr. Llovd George. As the conference proceeded prayers for its success were said by the crowd In Whitehall, the men and women kneeling and reciting the rosary. Consultations Next The fact that no immediate resiimntion of the talk between Lloyd George ana jje vaiera was contemplated was not interpreted to mean anything like a breakdown of the conference or a deadlock in the preliminary negotiations. Those in close touch with the situation, indeed, believe the ing between the British prime minister ana tne republican leader have been worked out, and that the next step will be consultations between Mr. Lloyd George and Sir James Craig, the Ulster premier, these probably occurring this afternoon. The official communique on today's conference, issued shortly before 2 o'clock this afternoon, read : "A further conversation between Mr. Lloyd George and Mr. De Valera took place this morning in Downing street and will be resumed at a later date, probably Monday." Herrick Cells on Briani; Begins Hard Dayh Work PARIS, July 15. Myron T. Herrick. the new United States ambassador to France, in company with Sheldon Whitehouse, counsellor of the American embassy, called on Premier Briand this morning preparatory to presenting-his credentials to President Millerand. Mr. Herrick expressed to the premier his appreciation of the enthusiastic reception accorded him upon his arrival yesterday and then went to the embassy to begin what he expected to be a hard day's work. MEXICO SENDS TROOPS TO QUIET REBELLIONS MEXICO CITY, July 15. Federal troops have been dispatched to the states of Tamaulipas and San Luis Potosi to put down rebellious movements headed by Daniel Martinez Herrerra. General Alejandro Chao, and Lieut.Colonel Horatio Munoz. Dispatches reporting the uprisings were confirmed last night by Secretary of War Estrada. The secretary asserted Herrerra was using his prestige as former principal aide to General Manuel Pelaez, former military governor of Tamaulipas. to gain adherents. General Pelaez issued a statement last night disclaiming knowledge of Herrerra's movements. SAYS JUDGE VICTIM OF 'FRAME UP' CHARGE TULSA. Okla., , July 15. Judge Luslen B. .Wright of .Sapulpa, Okla., released on bond of $10,000 on 'a charge of having accepted a bribe of $90,000 of which $10,000 is alleged to have already been paid for his decision in the "Tommy Adkins' oil case, was declared the victim of a "frame up" by his attorney. Judge D. A. McDougal. today. The case involved $1,900,000 in oil lands. . Attorney General ; S. P. Freeling who has charge of the prosecution of Judge Wright said he. had examined the evidence -and was certain that tie jurist would be proved jruiltv.