Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 46, Number 211, 16 July 1921 — Page 1

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VERSAILLES PACT TO BOB OP IM SENATE Treaty, Shorn of League of Nations, and with Other Qualifications, Certain To Be Submitted, Belief. HosTiLiTris gone

France Celebrates "Most Glorious Battle" of Verdun

IRISH PEACE TALK SILENCE THOUGHT BEST Sir James Craig Declares the Slightest Indiscretion or Misinterpretation Might Cause Incalculable Harm. SEES ULSWMEMBERS

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DECREASE IN CITY TAXES IMPROBABLE Preparations for Forming of 1 922 Appropriation OrdinancePreclude Lowering of Existing Rate - FIGURES AREUNCERTAIN

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nv MPK M LI.IVAV WASHINGTON. July 16. It is hard for anyone who follows affairs In Washington closely to escape (he belief that sooner or later the Versailles treaty, shorn of the league of nations, and with other qualifications, will be submitted to the, -senate. Many different sets of facts point strongly toward this belief. The first of these is that probably President Harding and Secretary Hushes want in do it. Any. estimate of the present state of mind of those two men must be qualified to a mere probability, for there has been no recent public expression of their state of mind. It is a matter of record, however, that eo late as April, Hardinj? believed this the b"st way to build a new brida betwef-n America and Europe. As to Secretary Hughes, it is a matter of record that lust October he believed that to be the best plan. U is rJso of record that. Mr. Hoover, who is thought to have a good deal 'of voice In our foreign affairs, also believed some time ago that this was the best plan. Hostility Is Gone. Assuming that President Harding and Secretary Hughes believe the most practicable way for us to renew our relations with Germany is by adopting the Versailles treaty, minus the league of nations, then the only fact that would restrain them wou'd be doubt as to whether or not the senate would ratify it.; On this point, the senate is in a state of mind that changes from day to day, and all these "changes are in the direction of greater tolerance for the Versailles' treaty with the league of nations omitted. " The senate is gradually settling down from that "state of high and angry emotion in which it rejected thj league of nations, and in which it

was hostile to anything connected with thi league of nations. Public Calms Down. Moreover, that part of the public which shared the senate's feeling about the League of Nations, which backed the senate up and justified their rejection of the "League of Nations, hac been going through the same process of calming down. This part of the public would still reject the league, but it is now so excited that it would reject the treaty of Versailles merely because it was associated with the League of Nations. This kind of subsiding of angry emotion is a familiar political phenomenon, and good politicians take advantage of it. For example, in Great Britain in December, 1518, there was an election which was fought and won by Lloyd George on two issues. These two issues were that the Kaiser should be put on trial for his life, and that Germany should pay the entire cost of the war. By that election the British people were brought into such a state of excitement that it hung like a shadow over the peace conference and made impossible, at the beginning of the peace conference, many things which, through the softening passage of time, later became feasible. Today the British people do not expect or insist that the Kaiser shall be put on trial for his life, and they realize that to make Germany pay the entire cost of the war is an impossible thing. Emotions Soften. This same kind of softening of angry emotion, stirred up by the violence of an election, has been going on in America, and nobody knows better than so good i politician as Harding that the time either has come or oon will come when the American Ifople will not lack with such intense intolerance on the Versailles treaty as they did during the election last November. No one understands better than Mr. Harding the fact that the art of politics lies in recognizing great tides of public, feeling and taking advantage of them. It still remains true, of course, as it always has been, that an implacable opposition on the part of one-third of the senate can prevent the ratification of the Versailles treaty. But the. sen ate is subject to the same law of tides of feeling as the public, and there are fewer senators today who would get excited over the re-introduction of the ersailles treaty than there were a few months ago. Practically all the Democrats, except a few like Reed would support it, and Hie number of Republicans- is small who could or would resist a declaration by Harding that the best policy Is to ratify the Versailles treaty with reservations, excluding the League of Nations and other undesired features. To Perform Surgery One of the most irreconcilable of the bitter-ender senators was asked the other day this question: "Do you take the position that out of the entire 100.000 words of he pease treaty it is not possible to detach, say 10.000 words which would be acceptable to you?" This senator's reply was. "Well, let me sea the 10,000 words." Everything points towards the probability that just this thing. will happen, but Secretary Hughes will perform on the peace treaty as a whole a feat of surgery hitherto quoted tnat he will take out of It and cast aside all that pertains to the League of Nations, and that he will save from it all that is necessary and desirable for us to re-establish our relations with Geimany and the allies on a practicable basis, that this residue will be tent to the senate, and that the senate will ratify. For this prediction there (Continued on Page Twelve) i

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Scene shows French officials dscorating graves of French unknown heroes at Verdun. The fifth anniversary of the battle of Verdun was celebrated recently in that glorious city by the French people The ceremony was presided over by ex-President Poincaxe. Beautiful wreaths of flowers were placed over the graves of the French unknown heroes.

Amendment Admitting Oil Free is Expected to Win in House Tremendous Pressure Brought. To Bear Claim Effect of , , Duty Would Be Felt in Majority of Homes of Country Asphalt Protected. .

PA I.I.Am I'M XRWS TURKIC WASHINGTON, July 16. It is expected that the amendment to transfer crude petroleum and fuel oil from the dutiable to the free list of the Fordney tariff bill, now being considered in the house, will prevail. Tremendous pressure is being brought to bear from all sections of the country to strike out of the bill the proposed oil and petroleum duties, and President Harding has indicated that he favors placing these commodities on the free list. It has been represented that the propasecLailaad. pU'olem duties .will not only impose a burden on a classes of business, but that its effects would be felt in the great majority of the homes of the country. Hits Pubic. "Gas-bills will be increased 6 per cent to 46,000,000 users of gas in houses and apartments if the proposed tariff on crude, oil is 'enacted," is the statement made by J.' B. Klumpp. He represents the American Gas association, an organization composed , of ASK COUNTY CLERKTO ESTIMATE VOTES IN SPECIAL ELECTION Official notice of a special elecUon on Sept. 6 at which time the constitutional amendments -will be voted on throughout the state has been received by Linus P. Meredith, county clerk, from Ed Jackson, secretary of state. The clerk has been asked to pre pare an estimate of the number of ballots that will be required in this county to poll the vote. The estimates will be based on the ballots cast at the last general election. Absent voters will be permitted to vote on the amendments. In the special election the entire duty of canvassing the vote devolves upon the clerk of the circuit court and his deputy. The canvassing board which acts in all other elections is dispensed with. This consists of the clerk and two others representative of the two leading political parties. Provisions of Act. The act regarding the special election on the proposed amendments, provides that within two days after the election all precinct election officials shall have filed their returns with the clerk. The clerk then has four days to caiyass the vote, report the total cast, and the totals for and against each amendment. Precinct boards will be composed of an inspector, a judge and a clerk. The inspector and clerk will be ap pointed by the political party casting the largest vote for secretary of state in the last general election, while the judge is appointed by the party casting th next highest vote. In this county the Republicans will name the clerk and inspector and the Democrats the judge. TERRIFIC WIND STORM SWEEPS OVER PARIS (By Associated Press) PARIS, July 16 Much damage was done to property when a terrific wind storm struck Paris yesterday. Chimneys were torn from roofs, trees in the Champs Elysees and the Avenue Bois de Boulogne were uprooted, automobiles were overturned and awnings Qver the boulevards and signs on business houses were demolished. Many persons were injured by falling debris and the limbs, of trees. The 6torm was at its height just aa Ambassador Herrick was taking leave of President Millerand after havine presented his credentials. The presiaeni Daae mm remain at the palace until the storm abated. Rain fell last evening -and the heat wave appeared to be broken.

5,400 producers of manufactured gas in the United States. Klumpp states that artificial gas companies in the United States use 26,000,000 barrels of oil gas annually. He states that the depletion of the oil supply of the country is assuming such proportions as to threaten complete exhaustion insofar as the grades (Continued on Pago Nine) RICHMOND BUILDING DROPS 63 PERCENT; IN JUNE OVER 1920 Building activities in Richmond during the month of June showed decrease of 68 percent ; over June of 1920, according to figures released by the American Contractor Saturday. This heavy decrease is attributed to the tie-up which has been in progress between the Master Builder's association and the Building Trade's council which extended over last month. During June, 1921, only 38 permits were issued locally for an estimated cost, of $38,310. , In June of 1920 57 permits were issued for buildings estimated to cost $123,450. Ft. Wayne, Richmond and South Bend were "the only cities in the state to show decreases and all of these were in the midst of building trades tie-ups. Indianapolis showed an increase of 199 percent. PHces Lower. The statistical bureau draws the conclusion that there is no just cause for pessimism at this time in the construction industry. Building material prices are much lower than a year ago; labor has increased in efficency, men are available, and at lower wage scales, it states. To offset these favorable factors is the 'high freight rate situation. A gain in general building activities throughout the United States is recorded. New York shows a great, recession which in turn pulled down the total for the larger cities. Returns from the leading cities of the country show a 23 ne.ree.nt e-ain nror

June of 1920. MORE ADEQUATE CARE OF DISABLED HEROES BEFORE RAINBOW VETS (By Associated Press) CLEVELAND, O., July 16. A resolution declaring for more Kiipnnato care of disabled soldiers was ready for presentation at today's session of the second annual convention-of the Rainbow Division Veterans' association. The bonus, question was left over for the last business meeting. Informal discussions indicated that the convention would go on record as opposing the bonus until disabled veterans have been properly cared for. lie collection of funds to restore the devastated district around Belleau Wood as a memorial to the American army in France is endorsed in a resolution, which, it was said, also would be placed before the delegates. Election of officers and regimental reunions were the final events on the program. The convention voted to elect a president who should appoint a secretary and establish national headquarters wherever he sees fit. The president's expenditures were fixed at not more than $4,000 a year. COL. MORROW ARRIVES (Bv Associated Press) SAN FRANCISCO, July 16. Col. M. W. Morrow, former commander of the American forces in China arrived in San Francisco today on his way to Washington. He was succeeded as head of the American forces, with headquarters at Tien Tsin by Col. W. E. Martin. "" " - "i

SENATE POSTPONES ACTION ON SOLDIER BONUS LEGISLATION fBy Associated Press) WASHINGTON, July 16. Another spirited struggle is promised in the senate next week as the result of an effort late yesterday to take up the Willis-Campbell anti-beer bill following recommittal of the soldiers' bonus measure. The senate adjourned yesterday until next. Monday, without debating or acting on the beer bill motion, offered by Senator Sterling, Republican, South Dakota, but there were promises of opposition Monday. Laying aside of the bonus measure has left the whole future program of the senftte in doubt and the Republican steering committee as a result is planning a meeting early next week, hi the hope of working-out a program for disposal of the Vter bill, the Norris agricultural export finance and other agriculture relief measures. Seek Vacation Passage of the Sweet bill for consolidation of Boldier relief agencies and the administration bill for refusing the allied debts will also be considered. With these measures completed, senators hope that late this month, after reference of the house tariff bill to the finance committee a series of recesses may be arranged to afford some rest during August while committee work proceeds on the tariff bill. In connection with th nrrmnsal tn

j give the anti-beer right of way, advo cates or rarmer relief legislation promised to . press their measures next week and possibly place them ahead of the beer bill. ' " - MANVILLE D, BAKER, 8, IS FATALLY INJURED IN AUTO ACCIDENT Manville David Baker. 8 years old. son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Baker, of Easthaven avenue, was fatally injured when he was struck by an automobile driven by Gurney -Mann, 16 years old. He died at Reid Memorial hospital. The left side of his head was crushed. Coroner S. Edgar Bond investigated the accident, which, he said, was unavoidable. , In the car with young Mann was E. Gurney Hill, his grandfather. They had left the greenhouse and were proceeding south on Easthaven avenue at a slow speed, according to the coroner.' Accompanied by Mrs. Luella Benner, Easthaven avenue, he was walking on the street. Mrs. Benner called to the boy to watch out for the automobile, which was approaching fromjthe rear. The warning horn of the machine wa3 heard and the boy, despite the warning, darted for the sidewalk, according to the coroner, but was struck by the car. Witnesses state the machine was running at the rate of 10 or 12 miles an hour. The boy was removed to the office of a physician and then taken to Reid Memorial hospital, where he died in a short time. He is survived by his parents and five Bisters. - Pittsburgh Toil Ceases To Honor War Hero (By Associated Press) PITTSBURGH, July 16. Funeral services for Thoma3 F. Enright, one of the first three American soldiers killed in France during the world war were held here today at St. Paul's cathedral. All military organizations in the city took part. At 10 o'clock when the services began business activities throughout the district ceased for a short time. German Officers T ........ Guilty of Murder LEIPSIC. Germany, July 16. Lieu tenant Dittmar and Lieutenant Boldt, charged with murder in the first degree for firing on lifeboats after the Canadian' hospital ship Llandovery Castle had been torpedoed in the summer of 1918, were each sentenced tc four ears imprisonment.

f Fy Associated Trjss LONDON, July 16. What is happening behind the scenes in the consultations of the Irish parties preliminary to the renewal of the conversations between Eamonn De Valera and Premier Lloyd George on Monday, is screened by what Sir James Craig, the Ulster

premier, termed this morning, "a rigid Sir James used this phrase in explaining to his interviewers his belief that everything depended upon the way the question was handled. "The slightest indiscretion or misinterpretation," be said, "may easily cause incalculable harm. What will best aid the attainment of peace is for every one concerned to withhold comment outside of official consultations." One of the principals in the conference, Mr. Lloyd George, is spending the week end in his country home at Chequers Court, where members of the cabinet probably will be called to assist him in his resurvey of the delicate position while Mr. De Valera and his colleagues went this afternoon to view the exhibition here of Sir John Lavary's paintings,' which include pic tures of the trial of Sir Roger Case ment and of the funeral procession in London of Lord Ma of Cork, and a portrait of Archbishop -udiuuA, oi Ausiraua. . . Awaits Ulster Men Sir James Craig was awaiting the arrival in London of three members of the Ulster cabinet, H. M. Pollock, minister of finance: E. A. Archdaie minister of agriculture, and U. M. An drews, minister of labor, whom he summoned from Belfast yesterday for conferences here which are expected to be held this evening. On the deliberations of the Ulster premier and his colleagues is believed to rest the immediate hope for the unembarrassed " continuance of the Downing street conversations, in which it is possible Sir James will join Monday, although such a visit to the prime minister's official residence would merely be for a second personal interview with Mr. Lloyd George. The De Valera headquarters was bombarded this morning with requests for comment on various published reports as to terms, concrete proposals and decisions alleged to have been made during the talks on the peace question already held, but to all inquirers, the official rejoinder was: "We are pledged to . secrecy. These reports are pure fabrications, out of the minds of their writers, and are wholly unwarranted." DUBLIN, July 16. Commenting upon the conference between Eamonn De Valera and Prime Minister Lloyd George in Lonodn. the Irish Bulletin today declared: "If a peaceful settlement should be denied the Irish people will resume armed resistance to foreign domination. They possess the will and by endurance, the power to bring their fight eventually to success." - , Referring to the observance of the truce arranged between the Irish republicans and crown forces In Ireland, the newspaper said it proved, "there is in the nation that discipline and obedience to authority which 13 the essence of successful self-government The surprise expressed by English newspapers that the truce was kept arises from the inability to understand the realities of the situation wnicn the British press consistently has displayed." Bandits Get $27,000 Haul in Wisconsin (By Associated Press) GREEN BAY, Wis., July 16 Three bandits robbed the State bank of Tabeno yesterday afternoon, escaping with $5,000 and $22,000 in negotiable and non-negotiable Liberty bonds, according to a telephone message received here today. The bandits, it was said, locked Cashier Boswell Richardson and Assistant Cashier, Myrtle Gratton in the bank vault. They were rescued half an hour later by occupants of an office on the floor above the bank. Weather Forecast MOORE'S LOCAL FORECAST Fair tonight and Sunday, followed by unsettled. Although the weather will be fair tonight and Sunday, the trough shaped storm over the Western plain states will cause a return to unsettled conditions within 48 hours. For Indiana by the United States Weather Bureau Fair tonight and Sunday; no change in temperature. Temperatures For Yesterday. Maximum 8 Minimum . . . ." .66 Today. Noon ......87 Weather conditions Generally "fair weather continues over the Lake region and the Central states, with heavy showers over the Southern states and Atlantic coast, 6.14 inches of rain fell at Charleston, S. C, in 24. hours. Hot weather is again intense over the northwest, with 98 degrees at Medicine H&V and , 100 degrees at Mills City, Mont. Cooler weather is crossing the Rocky Mountains, in the region of Western Canada.

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Senorita Adela Enriquez Senorita Adela Enriquez, niece of General and Senorit Emillano Chamorro, is the newest arrival in the diplomatic social set in Washington. J. h. bentleyTeaves FOR SUPERINTENDENGY OF DULUTH SCHOOLS Superintendent J. H. Bentley of the Richmond schools has accepted the superintendency of the schools in Duluth, Minn., says an announcement of the city school board Saturday. ' His resignation was presented to the board this morning and was accepted. A successor has not been appointed. Mr. Bentley came to Richmond from Paducah, Ky.t about four years ago. The position at Duluth pays more money than the one here. Under his administration the project of erecting two new junior high schools was carried out and many new ideas of education were installed in the school system. Recently his name was . mentioned in connection with the superintendency of the schools at Dayton, Ohio, but Mr. Bentley denied that he was an applicant. . At -that time his picture was printed in a Dayton paper, and it was announced that the school board of that city virtually had selected him. Get $7,500 Per Year. I have been offered the superintendency of the Duluth public schools for a term of two years at $7,500 a year," said Prof. Bentley. "This morning the board of education consented to release me from my present position as soon as the work here can be taken care of. I probably will be here until the middle of August or the first of September. I "The Duluth school board sent a commitee to visit me here two weeks ago. They looked over the work here and made some local investigations. I was invited to visit them Thursdav of this week. I went, and the offer was made. Prof. Bentley came to this city in September, 1917, to accept the position of principal of the local senior high school. He succeeded Principal Pickell. In November, .1918, Prof. Bentley was appointed superintendent of schools. LEGION WILL FIGHT WITH RENEWED VIGOR FOR BONUS-EMERY (By Associated Press) CHICAGO, July 16. The fight of the American Legion for the soldiers' bonus will be continued with renewed vigor, declared Major John G. Emery of Grand Rapids, Mich., national commander of the Legion, in commenting today on the "side tracking" of the bonus bill in the senate. "We consider President Harding all wrong in his attitude," he said. "Why the senate finance committee In its report declared untrue the claims that the Sweet bill and the adjusted compensation program would bankrupt the treasury." Major Emery asserted the Legion has a well defined program to fight for the bonus and this will not be modified. . Legion United "There was at first considerable opposition in the legion itself to this program, but this has now subsided," he said. "Wherever it existed, it was on the part of men well off financially. We have now induced the6e men to devote their shares in the compensation to the men who need it There are now several millionaires among the strongest supporters the program has. The wounded and disabled men will be taken care of first and then will come those In financial straits, due to the. war. Major Emery said. "The country as a whole is with us in this," he stated, "only Washington, the banks and the associations of commerce are against our program." Indiana Women Leave For Cleveland Conclave (By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, July 16 Twentyfive business and professional women of Indianapolis, Terre Taute, LaFayette and other cities, left . here this afternoon for Cleveland, to attend the third annual convention of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs next week. Fifty women in all will represent Indiana, it is said.

A decrease in the city tax levy for 1922 is improbable, according to indications in the office of City Controller Bescher during preparations looking to the forming of the 1922 appropriation orainance. The ordinance must be presented and passed by council on or before the first meeting nighi in September. No definite figures on the levy can be given at the present time, but the demands that are being made on the city now and those expected to be made by the time the budget Is formulated are expected to keep next year's levy up with this year's, citv officials state. The tax levy in Richmond has never been exorbitant, according to officials. The levy last year was 85 cents, including all items for the city. New Items Added Some new items that have been added to the city's expenses that must be met this year are provisions for the firemen's and policemen's pensions. These are just being put into effect in Richmond as ordered by an act of the recent legislature. Demands are being made for a free employment bureau, which also would add further expense to the city, it is said. The bonded indebtedness of the city at this time is $68,000. Of this amount $10,000 is to be paid off in August, so that the amount to be carried next year will be $58,000, which will be reduced $10,000 in August, 1922. Recent issues of bonds will not affect the tax levy, for 1922, according to City Controller Bescher. The first interest on these bonds does not come due until 1923.

HOUSE AMENDMENT STRIKES EMBARGO FROM DYE CONTROL (By Associated Press) - -WASHINGTON, July 16 The house took up the dye control provision of the Fordney tariff bill, with an amendment by Representative Frier, of Wis. consin, a Republican member of ths ways and means committee, to strike out the embargo clause under consideration. It was indicated that the fight would Involve the broad general question ol whether the government should resort to embargo, however limited, in times of peace. Mr. Frier told the house he did not intend to disturb dye rates carried in the bill, although they were close to 180 per cent advance over the present law. His objections, he said were based on the belief that "another trust" would be created under the embargo clause. The dyestuffs schedule is the second on the list of five open to comment from the floor under the special rule under which the bill is being considered, the others being cotton, oil and asphalt. - Many breaks from straight party lines marked the vote in the house yesterday, 152 to 37, to remove hides from the free list, eight. Republican members of the ways and means committee, which framed the bill, being recorded in the losing side which representative of Texas, ranking Democrat on the committee, and leading the fight against the bill, joined with Republicans voting for the tariff. Following the vote taken after four hours debate, the house practically ended the hope of Democrats for a chance to vote on amendments generally by forcing adjournment over the Democratic demand that the bill be read for that purpose. While another vote on the hides amendment will be demanded when a final vote is taken on the bill Thursday, action yesterday having been in committee of the whole, opponents said there was little hope of defeating it then. MRS. KABER RECEIVES SENTENCE FOR LIFE (By Associated Press) CLEVELAND. O.. July 16. Mrs. Eva Kaber today was sentenced to life imprisonment in the Ohio Reformatory for Women by Judge Maurice Vernon after a jury had found her guilty of first degree murder, with a recommendation for r.lemenov. nn charge of murdering her husband. Daniei u. isaDer, Lakewood publisher. Mrs. Kaber was lying limp In the arms of a deputy sheriff when the verdict was announced and showed no emotion. Sh merelv thnnlr her hoa? when asked by the court whether she had anything to say before being sentenced. She then was carried from the court room. Mrs. Kaber haA informed as to the verdict in her cell in the county jail by Francis W. Paulson, her personal counsel, almost an hour before the verdict was returned ' In open court. . , RESIGNS WAR POST (By Associated I ras) , SAN JOSE. Costa Rica. July 16 Emillio Escamilla h minister of war and has taken the

puruono oi imance, succeeding Gen Felipe Pureira, resigned. Senor Mendoza has been appointed minister of war. . y-