Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 46, Number 322, 24 November 1921 — Page 1

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FREED CHIN JAPS WEAKEN America Would Make China Sovereign Nation Once More Details Cause Conference Friction. BRITAIN WITH AMERICA By MARK SI LLIVAX WASHINGTON. Nov. 24 1 don't know to what extent the average American reader wants to go into the details involved in a discussion of what this country's arms conference delegates are trying to do about China. A good many things are of high importance within the conference room which I suspect the ordinary busy American in Indianapolis, or Des Moines, or Portland, or Kansas City cannot possibly give the time to learn about. I doubt if the reader who depends upon these articles for following the work of the conference can take the time necessary to know about the Liao-Tung lease, for example or Wei-Hai-Wei. Probably the average reader knows about Shantung, because that figured so largely in the League of Nations debate, but there are a store of other points involved in the consideration of the Chinese question which it is not practical to try to make clear to the wide American public. Debate Many Details It is about these very points that much of the pulling and hauling within the conference room revolves. The diplomats know these points in their minutest details. Our state department knows them and the governing (lasses and the important commercial classes of Great Britain and Japan and France know them even better. But for the purposes of the average American reader it is probably best to) attempt to point out no more than certain high spots. First of all, China wants the right to rearrange her tariffs. It will surprise an American accustomed to see congress fix our tariff duties to learn that in China the tariffs are leviea not really by China but by foreign governments. When Great Britain, two or three generations asrv "nrmneri un" cuno ! to foreign trade, in the so-called opium war, she forced upon China a treaty which fixed the rate of duties that China could levy on foreign goods coming in- and fixed it very low. Thereafter, all the other foreign nations, includin? the United States, imposed upon China treaties modelled upon the British one. The result is that today Chira is limited to ing five per cent on the value of her imports. China wants this changed. She wants all these treaties revised so hat the rate of duties can be raised to something reasonable and to a figure which will give her some of the revenue she so badly needs. Would Control Railroads The next thing that China regards as of high rr.portance is that she shall have control of the railroads t within her own borders. Most or I , .Ji? ,ra. a . WerP U11 foreign!

This management in many caes islWPre crowfed- u conducted in ruch a way L toive In most households the scenes were business advantages to the individual ver-v 'mlhar- nd typ,cal f the ho1'I'oreign countrs concerned and to!da"- "Mother, as is customary, obonerate to the tmsinpa rik.H-o.i.iseiTfd the day with increased respon-

of other foreign countries. What the' owners of a railroad can do through preferential rates is familiar to America. China wants all this ended, as America ended it some years ago. China wants to manage the railroads herself. Also, it is charged that under the excuse of policing the railroads they own in China, some of the nations, especially Japan, send unnecessarily large bodies of soldiers into China. Cut "Spheres of Influence" rnirfi ining mat tnina wants is hat the foreign powers shall abandon he thing which is practiced under the term "spheres of influence." A "sphere of influence" has something of rhe same nature of what we in America frequently cail "gentlemen's agreements." When Great Britain sets up a ' sphere of influence" in one part of China, the othr nations by tacit consent refrain from competing in that territory and confine themselves each to its own "sphere of influence" elsewhere. That this, in addition to being an infringement of China's sovereignty, also deprives China of the benefits of competition between the nations for her trade, is clear. Tha fourth body of trouble lies in what are called the "extra-territorial rights," which foreign nations have been acquiring in China for several generations. These ' extra-territorial rights in the Chinese cities and ports where they exist give to the foreign nations the right to set up their own courts, jKstoffices. and the like. Old Treaties Invalued. Just how to handle this matter of extra-territorial rights is one of the most difficult aspects of the whole Chinese question. Some of these

rights are based upon treaties made asfitv persons gathered at their churches long as 60 or 70 years ago and anjad at homes of n?ighbors t0 give

intricate web of vested property rights

and the like is involved. Probably a good deal of the conference discussion is likely to revolve around fixing a date? for the running of what may be called a statute of limitations. Whatever was acquired before the date will be allowed to remain undisturbed, but everything acquired since the date will be restored to China. One point of view held by some Americans in that 1S98 should be the date, to be fixed. That is the year in which most of what is called the "loot, of China" began some of th3 foreigners think that 1914 is a more reasonable date to fix. The next among the many difficult joints is what to do about certain northern provinces of China, namely, (Continued on Page Three)

SAYS PUBLIC WANTS HIGHLY RESTRICTIVE IMMIGRATION LAWS PALLADIUM SEttS BCREAU WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 Representative Albert Johnson, a member of the immigration committee of the house, points to the fact that within a few months the existing law for the tem porary restriction of immigration will expire, and he wants written upon the statutes a law placing permanent restrictions upon immigration. He has made public a letter he has received from a prominent official in the immigration service which read3, in part: "The public wants a continuation of highly restrictive measures. I travel much and my ear is on the ground all the time when people are talking anything about immigration and kindred subjects. There is no doubt of it whatever so far as the American-born part of the public is concerned." Since the first of last July only 118,611 aliens have been admitted to the United States. In 1913, during the corresponding period, the months of July, August, September and October, 473,299 immigrants were admitted. Warns Against Taxity. Madison Grant, an authority on immigration, contends that for Americans the great question of the day is the restriction of immigration. He complains, however, that for various reasons the public press is "strangely silent" upon the issues involved. His views are set forth in a statement which has been published in the congressional record. He warns that if the present barriers are let down that this country a tidal wave of the most undesirable class of people of all the countries of the world will flow in. He points to the fact that the birth rate of native Americans has fallen steadily in those portions of the country where immigrants are most numerous, as in New England and the middle eastern states, while in the south and in the west it still remains sub- j stantial. Immigration authorities believe this country should encourage limited immigration from northwestern Europe, which races largely provided the native American stock, and it has been demonstrated that the existing restriction law is favoring immigration from that section of Europe, as against immigration from southeastern Europe. It is understood that the question of erecting a suitable monument at (Continued on Page Fourteen) FAMILY GATHERINGS SPEND DAY FEASTING; MANY GO VISITING As is usfual on Thanksgiving day, familv reunions were features of the

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many Ktchmona nomes itoukui together large companies of relatives from grand-parents down to the "kiddies." In a general way Thanksgiving was a home affair with business cares laid by and the observance made one of real enjoyment. Hundreds of visitors came into the u t end the holiday tiyes andl hUndreds of Ric ,rotlt ,n arhv with relaRichmond citi zens went to otner nearoy iou auu cities, for the same purpose. At the railroad and interurban stations early! ! sibilities crowding on her. for it meant preparation of the dinner for the remainder of the family and visitors besides. Prepare Delicious Dishes The turkey, or the chicken, or the duck, or the goose, prepared the night before, made entrance to the oven In early forenoon, and then the making of mince pies, the puddings, the salads, and many other tempting dishes all had to be looked after while the "kiddies" with prying curiosity and whetted appetities displayed the usual impatience and wanted to know "when dinner would be ready." Fewer turkeys were consumed in Richmond than in many years past, according to produce and commission merchants, though in a general way, volume of Thanksgiving purchases were not far behind other years. While the festive turkey did not grace as many tab!es as usually is the case other celebrities of the poultry world were found in profusion and even the elusive rabbit played a part in the day's observance.

THANKSGIVING DAY OBSERVED WITH UNION SERVICES, SPECIAL PROGRAMS, AND DINNERS

Thanksgiving day in Richmond was celebrated with union services at the First Presbyterian church at 10 o'clock Thursday morning, in which 12 churches participated, special programs and sermons in many other churches in the city, family reunions, and by the usual midday feasts. Throughout the county and vicinthanks for the blessings of the day. "Soul hunger in the world today can be satisfied, only through Jesus Christ, our Saviour," said Rev. A. U Stamper, pastor of the First Christian church, in his address before the Union Thanksgiving congregation. Sees God's Handiwork "Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable gift which enables the nations of the world to have closer relation through the wonderful spirit of Jesus Christ. God's handiwork was seen in the wonderful stars and elements of the earth by David, and if the rest of the world could only have seen as did David, a greater understanding and belief would be created." Rev. Stamper emphasized to his congregation the wonderful heart of

On the 24 lb Day of November 162iourRl3rimKreathers fathered together itiR-ayer andThanKscjivincJ j or the matyT3lessiric,5 received and the PLentiAtL Harvests gathered in. the Past Year .- ,1

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LEGION WILL START MEMBERSHIP DRIVE; "OPEN HOUSE" SOON Plans for a membership campaign for the Harry Ray Post of the American Legion, which had been under way for several weeks, came to 'a head at a meeting Wednesday evening when a committee, of which Dr. George B. Hunt is chairman, was given power to act. Roy Reynolds, Paul Andrews, and J. Grant Fry are other members of the committee. Plans for an "open house" entertainment to be given sometime in the near future were also discussed. The matter was left in the hands of the entertainment committee. Harold Hiatt submitted a report of the Armistice day dance at t!v Ctill-f spurn, showing not tirolits ct' over! 2!fi0. 1 The post took action to co-ovc-.-au; with the Social Service bu-ea-i and th-t r tuberculosis committee of 1 h ::. t ii-dy. by pledging the sals 01 f 15 v.u.t'i ol'i Christmas seals. - ! A committee recommended Ui.it reg-J ular reports of the monthly meetings! of the executive committee b? made. "No uniform belonging, to the Legion band can become the property of any individual," was another ruling established. Receipts for all uniforms are held by a member of the post. Recommend Canteen Supervision Recommendation that the canteen. now being operated in the post rooms be conducted under the supervision of a house committee, was another teatuic Ul tilK irpui 1. The post adopted a motion to have a house committee made un of five election of officers. One of the most interesting matters which came up, that regarding the ad mission of other than ex-service men j to tne athletic 'teams conducted under Legion auspices was laid over un til the next meeting. FIRE DESTROYS BARN NEAR FOUNTAIN CITY FOUNTAIN CITY, Ind., Nov. 24 A barn on the Henry Bonn farm, two and one-half miles northwest of Fountain City, burned to the ground at 3 o'clock Thursday morning. Lightning started the fire. Loss is partly covered by insurance. All stock in the barn with the exception of a few head of hogs, was saved. Six tons of hay, a number of sets of harness and' farming implements and a considerable amount of oats and com was burned. The barn was partly destroyed by a tornado which swept this section two years ago, and was rebuilt at that time. Jesns. who, when walking along with His disciples and seeing a dead sparrow, picked it up and grieved for it. "The great heart which Jesus showed on this occasion further proves that He has the same feeling toward the world today. He will provide for us and clothe us, and we need never fear for our future. Jesus is the most wonderful spirit which man can encounter. "Everything in the life of Jesus Christ in His time on this earth pointed to God. and everything which we witness today leads back to God. If we are pure in heart, we shall see God: but the pure, and only the pure, are the ones who can see God." Refers to Paul Rev. Stamper referred to the life nf the apostle Paul in his talk, and said that Paul came to God and said: "Thanks be unto God for the unspeak able gift." Rev. Stamper continued: by stating that "God sent His son into! the world and His crucifixion resulted! in the saving of the world. God suf-i fered to see His only begotten Son go to His suffering as some of us suffered as we saw our own sons go (Continued on Page Fourteen)

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BELIEVE CHINESE ENVOYS WILL WITHDRAW UNLESS THEY FEEL SQUARE DEAL IS GIVEN

ii y khF'jDEkk'Iv j. HAsiviv j armaments and cherished imperialisWASHINGTON, Nov. 24. That the tic ambitions, the Chinese have peace-

Chinese are prepared to withdraw! from the Washington conference, un .oo iucj v -j i square deal, is the opinion well-informed observers. nf some! It has been repeatedly stated that; the Chinese demands are for the most part merely trading points, and that 1 rhino ,tr,cc t,nt ovnopt tn pp( thpm all. There is reason to believe, however,) that China is determined to get due recognition of her rights as a nation ! or else refuse to sign any agreement I whatsoever. . , - In this bold stand the Chinese are ,c

supported' by two considerations. Tnnn 'a. . ... , " rhiJ1!1

the first place, they made a distmct gain by refusing their sanction to the tyta'y of Versailles. Their refusal to sign that treaty left the Chinese prob-l lem ntiroly unsettled, and now it has 1 come up tor international considers-; tion again with much better prospects! for r. solution favorable to the Chinese In the second place, some solution of the Chinese problem is necessary to the success of the conference. China's withdrawal would be a serious matter. Public opinion weighs heav-j ily with the conference and public j opinion demands a fair deal for China. which is perhaps the one genuinely j Deacefnl and npace-lnvinsr nation reD-; resented at t e conference. While other nations have piled up BELFAST DEATH LIST IS BOOSTED TO 20 (By Associated Tress)

BELFAST, Nov. 24. The scenes of , in New York city recently. Mr. Craig the sporadic outbursts of bombing and J added, when Governor Miller is said shooting which have taken place in t0 bave toij prominent New York envarious parts of the city during tht:gineers he wouid "welcome a chance last few dns were closely patrolled t0 (ieDate the merits- of the deep by crown forces during the night anl waterway proposition with its western complete quiet prevailed early today, j proponents." Death of two more wounded persons' : ErV0, ANfl PPPI FPJMN

Weather Forecast MOORE'S LOCAL FORECAST Colder and partly cloudy, but mostly fair tonight and Friday; below freezing tonight. The general rainstorm of last nighf. and this morning will be followed by temperatures below freezing tonight and a brief period of lair weather. Another period of unsettled weather soon is indicated, due to three storms now over the northeast. For Indiana, by the United States Wathpp Bureau Cloudv and colder! Thursday; Friday fair and colder. Temperatures Yesterday Maximum GO Minimum 39 Today Noon 42 Weather Conditions The storm renrnachinsr from the Dlain states was nnripn in vvr1 hmhv m iiuih-'liii is hii-i loiic-rt y-vF i V trarx orn 1 rain ond thunderstorms of late last night and this morning. The center of this storm crossed Richmond and vicinitv ahmit i nvinrk this ninrnin.? and is A series of storms nnw mnvme awav. continue to enter the United States

along the north Pacific coast at Se-i Ambassadors and other members of By Associated Press) attle, Wash., and move southeastward j the South American diplomatic corps VANCOUVER, B. C, Nov. 24. Unto Kans- and Oklahoma thence and members of congress and army i married men here will be provided

northeast and across Indiana and ad - iacent states, results in cold, stormv weather and snow over the northern

states, rain and snow over the lower has become traditional in the capital's lake region, and rain over the cen- Thanksgiving day observance. Numtral states. Another tropical storm ! bers oE the foreign officials assigned

! was centered last night near Key West, Fla. Paid Circulation Yesterday, was 11,691 j-

mm niriiiiTirlr I igrmrffl iuny gone meir way. stronger anu i more belligerent nations have sliced I mumi; "f F"" i liufucf, auu more uiutrcssne more progressive na tirvns hnvp most distinctive and unified nations in i race and culture on earth. Furthermore, although it has rot 1 adopted all of the machine technology of the western civilizations, it has a civilization of its own which commands world-wide respect. The CMnese have shown that a na - tion which tends to the business of raising crops and babies may retain its individuality in pite of all sorts nf mntr vmmo,i . ; i,-i (Continued on Page Nine) ALLEN CHALLENGES N. Y. GOVERNOR TO WATERWAY DEBATE (My Associated Press 1 DULUTH, Minn., Nov. 24. Governor Henry T. Allen of Kansas will ! issue Friday an open challenge to Governor Nathan L. Miller of New York to a public debate on the merits of the Great. Lakes-St. Lawrence deep waterway project, Charles P. Craig, executive director of the Great LakesSt. Lawrence tidewater association (lUHUUULt'll lUUdJ tMI 1113 I'lUIII New York city. Arrangements for the issuance of the challenge were made at a dinner IIUI In nilU I aba I kbW 1 I VII LENDED DURING DAY AT NATION'S CAPITAL

(By Associated Press) Both Columbia and New York uniWSHINGTON, Nov. 24. Scene of;v'er.sity had arranged to confer honors the "conclave of nations striving to!"POi him, and in his evening address, tighten the bonds of amity and min- M- Briand was expected to deliver a

imize the provocations ot war, tne national capital today blended a spirit' of hope today with its observance of Thanksgiving for the nation's weal. The day brought pause not only to me routine macnnieiy oi guveiumeu. but to the overshadowing events of the international conference as well, affording an appropriate opportunity for reflection on the possible achievements at its door. Prayers for the success of the conference formed the text of sermons in many of the capital's churches. . with foreign delegates laying aside 'their fateful tasks to join with Arner : ican officials in attendance at these j services. With President and Mrs.) j Harding many of them had arranged i " auena ino.-e conaucica unaer tne auspices of the federal council of ' church of Christ in America at the! -aivar uapusi cnurcn. and naval officials joined in attendance at tne annual fan-American mass at St. Patrick's church which! here for the arms conference also ar ranged to attend these services Millearand Approves Bill ! For Military Recruiting j (By Associated Press) I PARIS, Nov. 24 President Milleri and today approved for submission to j parliament a military recruiting bill i authorizing two year enlistments and 1 lightening present restrictions.

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AVIATORS WILL GET WEATHER REPORT BY RADIO WHILE FLYING (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Nov. 24. A radio system designed to give lnioriuauuu iu .1 i-.ti i ; their routes of flight, in the air as well as on the ground has been ap I proved by the army air service and soon will be extended over the entire continent. Actual construction has be gun at Mitchel field. Long Island; j Langlsy field, Virginia; Moundsville, jWest Virginia and Wilbur Wright field . i at f airtield, Ohio. AvmJ aviauon officials said today nopeQ inrougn operauon oi uic netto prevent in the future such disasters as that which occurred last -no j uroi .MUigaiuu" ii, .uai Jiauu, tvuu cost the lives of seven passengers by of which its occupants had no knowl - edge. Development of the net, they ' said was largely due to lessons learned from that disaster, the worst recorded in the history of military aviation. Plans for installation of the new safety service which will function as a network of electrical waves covering the country, provided for the dissem ination of weather reports, storm warn-! ings and of all information affecting! 1 flying. j The army air service contemplates ; ithe extension of the net eventually to j every field and station in the country.! j At the present actual construction has j not been attempted west of Ohio, I J Q I A II H AT TOIUO j 0111 AilUl Ul lllAnUL IS OFF TO NEW YOR TO SAIL FOR HOME (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Nov. 24. Premier Briand of France, head of the French delegation left Washington shortly after 8 o'clock for New York from which pott he will sail tomorrow for France. NEW YORK, Nov. 24. New York's program for the observance (:' Thanksgiving centered around Premier Briand of France, who during the day j was to receive two honorary universjity decrees and at night attend a dinnerin his honor at the Lotos club. "'"" message i lt le American peop e. iii. ill tri cilivi uiuu iauiiitra as n en

as for those too poor to provide i JU& ... ,f"6 -- Thanksgiving feasts from their own nition of the Mexican government is slender means had been made on an ln an-v wa-v con"eAe,d, Wlt the 0brcextensive scale bv charitable organiza-1 gon government. All such necessary tions. Thousands of food baskets ! correspondence will he conducted were distributed in the lower East-l,hrou,gthu the. d Plomat,c chanside, while other institutions planned ! neJs- the " tJf ment adds, to serve dinners to all who could be L. Lanier inslow, who arrived rerounded up along the Bowery and its ! c(ntly x? alsun3? h p"f 1 of Urs pei

envirnns. The inwrv mission hart prepared to feed 11,000 homeless men! while the bt. Andrew's society was ready to provide Thanksgiving cheer j for two thousand more. Unmarried Jobless Men Will Be Provided For In Canadian Army Camp for this winter in a military camp to be established in Hastings park, it was announced today. The camp will be equipped with military supplies prepared to furnish board and lodging at $5.60 a week per man. Two days' work at 40 cents an hour or $6.40 a week will be guaranteed each man. Shower baths and laundry services are to be free. The men will be permitted to use their spare time in quest for other work. Discipline will be enforced under the supervision of police officials. Preparation of a municipal golf course and general work in the city parks, will provide the employment. The cost is to be borne jointly by the city, provincial iand federal governments.

ENVOYS SPEND VACATIONS IN CONSULTATION Although Formal Proceedings of Arms Conference Suspended for Thanksgiving Day, Negotiations Continue. BRITISH, CHINESE DIFFER

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Nov. 24. Although formal proceedings of the arms conference had been suspended for Thanksgiving day, it was expected to be one of only nominal rest for the delegates and that in the absence of any meetings of the conference on its sub-divisions the negotiations would continue to be pressed through consultations among the various individuals and groups. As developments in the conference stood today the outstanding point of interest appeared to be the conflict of views between the British and Chinese delegations in their interpretation of the four adopted Root principles as applying to the question of fiscal autonomy for China. The British view as authoriatively stated following the committee meeting of the nine delegations yesterday that the Root resolutions were adopted by the powers as according with acceptance by China of a financial consortium, pooling of railroad concessions, and continued supervision of China's customs, would mean in the opinion of the Chinese delegation an j internationalization of that country's economic resources. - They declared committee discussions had brought forth no expression by the delegates of the British view. Chinese Proposal The Chinese ueits-i-" proposed on the question of tariff that full autonomy be restored to their government by three stages, the first permitting an immediate increase in the maximum to which China's import duties are now restricted. The French delegation in connection with this proposal raised another element of uncertainty in the proceedings when they pointedly asked the Chinese delegates by what authority they presumed to speak for all of China over the protests of the Southern government at Canton. The Chinese replied that they were representing the only government recognized by the powers. Leadership of the French delegates falls today to Rene Viviani with th? departure for France of Premier Briand, who declared he was leaving "quite satisfied with the results of the conference" and resting the case of France on "the warm, friendly. of the !,, . . , ,, ' heads of the various delegations" at the plenary session which heard his statement opposing material reduction in the French army in the present position of that country. ML V II Mill UM N RECOGNITION OF U, S. SAYS NATIVE OFFICIAL (By Associated Press! MEXICO CITY, Nov. 24 The Mexican government will stick to its previously announced program relative to recognition by the United States. Alberto J. Pani, foreign secretary, makes this clear in a written statement issued in answer to recent newspaper articles which declared that a change in the government's policy was contemplated. "It is not true that the present Mexican government has begged or is begging for recognition by the United States," says the statement, which adds that the policy enunciated by President Onregon in his message to congress last September remains unchanged. In this connection the statement asserts that the government is not engaged in "buying eulogies or purchasing silence" and that the foreign office in its budget for next year has made no provision for "secret ex penses or propaganda. Denial is also made that Elmr Dover, who was recently reported to ! have carried communications from President Obregon to President Hard i . , . . orvrtoolo , f i """.' will be received by Secretary Pan! today. BUSINESS SUSPENDED AS INDIANA OBSERVES DAY OF THANKSGIVING (Bv Associated Pres.) INDIANAPOLIS. Nov. 24 Indian; had an old-f-i?hioned observance today of Thanksgiving. Union services of churches in various parts of the state were th? features of the religious ceremony, while other churches held separate services. Including sunrise meetings. Charitable institutions and social organizations, clubs and hotels, and other organizations, joined with thousands of households in making the day one of real T hanksgiving. Business was generally suspended. Thousands of dinner baske'3 were distributed by charity organizations in all cities, and wards of the state and its various institutions enjoyed j feasts and enter! ainment.