Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 92, Number 10, 12 January 1922 — Page 1

RICHMOND VOL. XCIL, No. 10 Palladium, Kst. 1831. Consolidated With Sun-Telegram, 1907. RICHMOND, IND., THURSDAY EVENING, JAN. 12, 1922. SINGLE COPY, 3 CENTS

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RESIGNATION TO JDEPUTIES Puts Anglo-French Pact Squarely Up to Chamber Tells Them They Can Take it or Leave it. UPSETS CONFERENCE (By Associated Pross) PARIS, Jan. 12. Premier Briand submitted his resignation to President Millerand at the Ely see palace today after making a. lengthy statement before the chamber of deputies justifying his attitude at the Cannes conference. President Millerand accepted the resignation of Premier Briand and his entire cabinet, and indicated he would not ask anyone to form a new ministry before tomorrow. Minister of War Earthou and former President Poincare were mentioned prominently in par-! liamentary lobbies as likely candidates for the task of forming a new government. Premier Briand put the AngloFrench pact, the question of postponement of German reparations, and French participation in the Genoa conference, squarely up to the chamber of deputies this afternoon, telling the deputies in the bluntest terms to take them or leave them. The premier first presented the question of the British pact. "You have been com plaining for three year?," he said, "of not being called upon to share in shaping French policies. I am bringing you what you have been demanding for three years, and it is up to you to say whether you want it or not." "As far as I am concerned," he continued, "I am merely making these explanations lo you, and do not ask your approval or refusel. Here is France's security. .Take it or leave it." Turns to Genoa The premier next turned to the subject of the Genoa conference. "It is inadmissible," he said, "that France should be absent from this conference, which is purely financial! and economic, especially when such a powerful financial and economic state as the United States, without whose co-ope iation work is impossible, has agreed lo participate." "t)o you wish France not to be represented there?" he asked. "If so, say so. I for my part, wish France to i take part." Premier Briand said the reparations rommission had agreed to grant a moratorium for Germany- on her reparations payment. Deputies Amazed M. Briand's intention to resign was announced to the chamber at the close of an hour's speech. The announcement came as an entire surprise, as he had apparently won the sympathy of the chamber. His colleagues of the cabinet were filled with amazement at his sudden determination. President Millerand, according to custom, summoned M. Bourgeois and M. Peret, presidents of the senate and chamber of deputies respectively, for a conference on the situation, but he was delayed by the necessity of the chamber's re-convening to adopt its program without, the presence of a Clashes With Millerand Mr. Briand's resignation in the face of what was considered a certain majority in the chamber of deputies came as a c limax to a stormy session of the full cabinet at the Elysee palace this morning, at which the premier and President Millerand clashed, the French president remaining unalterably opposed to the text, of the proposed Anglo-French treaty. M. Briand's resignation came exactly one year after the fall of Ieygue's cabinet. It was M. Briand's sixth res- , Sanation from the premiership and only once has his ministry been overthrown. M. Briand astounded the chamber with his peroration after a full hour of presenting matters of his policy with ext rente bluntness. Speaks Bluntly. "I have devoted one year of my life," he declared "in trying to place my country in such a position that it would not be the vassal of anyone. T still have the thorough belief that Great Britain is a friendly nation. I have brought you security. My hands were tied on reparations by the treaty of Versailles. I have done my best, lift someone else do better." Beginning his peroration M. Briand said he wanted the confidence of the chamber, but declared that during his absence "there have been underhand dealings." He said he had come back to face parliament and tell what ho had done. Now he was finished. Briand's resignation leaves conditions at the Cannes conference in a difficult situation and various governmental officials were conferring at the Klyssee palace today as to what was the best course to pursue.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 12. The resignation of Premier Briand of France was received with almost bombshell effect in arms conference circles, the action being considered likely to have a great effect on decisions already reached or about, to be reached. The belief also was expressed in -conference circles that the overturn ) of the Briand ministry greatly would affect th Genoa economic conference, in which American participation had (Continued on Page Ten)

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Premier Briand "Take it or leave it," says French statesman when he handed his resignation to the French chamber of deputies.

KING GEORGE GRANTS AMNESTY TO POLITICAL OFFENDERS IN IRELAND PRIOR TO JULY TRUCE

(By Associated Press) LONDON, Jan. 12. King George has granted general amnesty "in re-j spect to political offenses committed! in Ireland prior to the operation of the truce last July, it was announced. The release of prisoners will begin at once. DUBLIN, Jan. 12. Leaders of the Sinn Fein faction opposing the peace treaty have been summoned for today by Eamon De Valera, deposed president of the dail eireann, to consider D, BYDEE, UNFilAN, HAS NARROW ESCAPE FROM SHORT CIRCUIT David Bydee, lineman in the employ of the city light plant, narrowly escaped serious injury when a 2300 volt line on which he was working Thursday morning, short-circuited. He was slightly burned about the face and neck by the heat of the flash. j i ne snort circuit inrew the newgenerating unit of the plant out of commission, temporarily, and the current output was delayed for about 20 minutes until the old machines could be put into operation. The accident also cut off current to the coal hoist and stokers, and it was necessary to stoke the boilers by hand for a time. Bydee was on a ladder connecting a switch on the outside of the plant when the accident occurred. After the flash, he came down the ladder unassisted, and would have continued to work, but plant officials took him to his home, 36 South Third street. TEXAS OIL FIELDS UNDER MARTIAL LAW, RANGERS ON DUTY (By Associated Press) AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 12. Martial law at Mexica, Texas, and surrounding oild fields, was proclaimed today by Governor Neff. Brigadier General J. E. Wolters, of Houston, will assume command at Mexia and has power to call on Texas national guard forces as may be necessary to enforce law. Texas rangers have been on duty in the Mexia oil fields since last Saturday, when in co-operation with other officers, they inaugurated a "cleanup" campaign against alleged saloons and gambling resorts. Martial law became effective at 6 o'clock this morning under the proclamation. STATE FARMERS URGE LESS TAX EXEMPTION LAFAYETTE, Ind., Jan. 12. TJncnrtailed issuing of tax-exempt securities was criticised here late yesterday in resolutions adopted by 1,000 representative farmers of Indiana, who met I at Purdue university to outline their j views and outline suggestions for President Harding s iortncoming agricultural conference at Washington. The resolutions, in addition to the suggestion concerning securities, included the following proposals: Establishment of a national policy relating to agriculture. Legislation recognizing the right of farmers to combine for the purpose of marketing, processing, sorting and distributing their own products. Extension of rural credits. Construction of the SL Lawrence i deep waterway as a factor in obtain ing lower, freight rates ror tne transportation of grain and other farm products. Approval of the action of the war finance corporation in extending short time credits for agricultural purposes.

the general situation growing out of ratification of the treaty, Meanwhile Arthur Griffith, the new president, has started the machinery

of his provisional government, one otitaxr in sontomhpr that would he

his first acts being to summon the j pPt.ctacular. The foreseeing and preSouth Ireland parliament for a meet-1 ventinjr jt is fUuy as imoortant, but ing on Saturday for the purpose of iess startling to the public mind. No formally passing upon the treaty. This;newg lms been given out as to what formal ratification is specifically pro- j 1ne brotherhoods and the railroad manvided for in the pact. jagers did when they came together, Will Ignore Meeting. but there is a favorable indication in Mr. De Valera has stated that he will : tie fact that thev are to come together ignore the meeting on Saturday and!a?ajn. . " believes his followers will do like-1 " ' Wage Questions wise. The supporters of Mr. Griffith In addition to this question of railbelieve that this insures unanimous road wagP9 there are two other simiapproval of the treaty by the remain-, lar questions, both to come to a head ing members with the added votes of j wUhin ,few ,montha Botluof them the four Lnionlsf members for Dublin menace business conditions as much as university. ihe railroad situation does. In the It is expected that the proceedings bunding trades as well as in coal minwill be brief and formal and that the jn g agreements about wages, made one acts taken by the cabinet in the in-1 and two ears. ago between the unions terim will be approved, thus confirm- d the emplovers, will come to an ing the constitution of that body as

(Continued on Page Four) WIRELESS STATIONS ARE CONCERNED OVER U. S. TRANSPORT SHIP (By Associated Press NEW YORK, Jan. 12. Wireless stations along the North Atlantic coast were awaiting today with some concern tidings from the United States transport Crook, which reported by radio yesterday that she had sprung a leak and was in serious condition. Later dispatches from the captain of the vessel indicated that seams had been opened and had been caulked and cemented, Put anxiety over the ship was not wholly abated, for it was believed this morning she was still in the grip of the wintry gale that yesi terday lashed the seaboard and sent Tll?n?fore"e,r- . . laical, lryuiin Hum me .ruoK siaiher course toward New York, but so great was the concern felt by the war department that three ships were sent out to stand by the vessel. Liners Near Crook The St. Mihiel sailed 'from New York during the afternoon, while earlier in the day the coast guard cutter Tampa left Boston, and her sister ship, the Ossipee, hurried out of Eastport, Me., toward the position indicated by the wireless messages from the Crook. Several ocean liners were said to be

near the Crook, w hich was then about i ing the lake region this morning indi400 miles from New York and approximates unsettled weather by tonight, mately south of Halifax. jwith light snow. Cold weather will When she sailed from Enron, the! prevail for another 24 to 36 hours.

Crook had a full cargo aboard and carried, in addition to her crew of 150 seamen, 13 officers and 940 men from the army of occupation in Germany. ' In her hold there were many bodies of American soldiers who fell on European battlefields. RRYSON MAY BE NEXT CAPITAL POSTMASTER WASHINGTON. Jan. 12 After a conference with E. J. Robison, of Indianapolis, Wednesday, Representative Merrill Moores, of the Seventh Indiana district, decided to recommend that Robert H. Bryson be appointed postmaster at Indianapolis. Indiana Can Prepare For Warmer Weather ! (By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 12. Indiana can again prepare for warmer weather, according to the weatherman. However, there may be some snow flurries, he said. The thermometer was climbing slowly today after a drop down to nearly 10 degrees last night and early this morning. I

HOOVER SEEKS TO FORESTALL RAILJTRIKE Arranges Conference of Brotherhoods and Road Managers to Talk Over Wage Question.

EXCELLENT FORESIGHT Ily MARK SII.I,1VA WASHINGTON, Jan. 12. What is really back of the effort on the part of Secretary Herbert Hoover of the department of commerce to bring the railroad brotherhoods and the railroad managers together is a forehanded attempt to prevent the arising again of the disagreeable situation the country faced a few months ago when it was threatened with a country-wide railroad strike. The question of wages was really not settled by the calling off of that strike. The railroad managers have again made application to the railway labor board for reduction in wages. In , the ordinry course these applications would come up for decision about four months from now. It is in order to forestall what might happen at that time that Mr. Hoover brought about the rather ex traordinary spectacle of the heads of i the brotherhoods and the railroad managers sitting down together in his i house. ! Indicates Judgment i This was not only a striking event j in itself, but it was also an indication of the far-seeing policy on the part of j that department of the government which is responsible for preventing such an interruption of business as a railroad strike would mean. It was an example of the amount of quiet and unostenstatious work done by many government departments which does not get much into the news. If strike conditions should arise as ! When they end, it is certain that j there will be differences in points of I view about the new wage scales, for it is obvious that wages fixed one and 'two years ago are inconsistent with I present conditions. j It is presumed that if lr. Hoover is I successful in bringing the railroad unions and the railroad managers together he will make the same effort in the other two fields. The whole effoit is in an attempt to bring about new agreements on wages by negotiation under the auspices of the government some months before the crisis that are sure to arise otherwise. Adjustment Necessary. The thing is really broader than this. The whole matter of the development of another period of smooth running prosperity is dependent upon addjustments of wages to present conditions. The commerce department has made exhaustive investigations looking toward w hat are reasonable wages under the conditions of 1922. They have tried to arrive at a decision on what is normal now as compared with pre war conditions. In some lines wages have already been adjusted to what is Jnow Dorm but i.n lines the wages are iar out ot line. If this element can be stabilized successfully it is believed that it will be one of the largest steps now needed j towards the restoration of a period of steadily rising activity and prosperity.; (Copyright 1922 by the New York Evening Post, Inc.) Weather Forecast MOORE S LOCAL FORECAST Light snow tonight; Friday, generally fair; continued co!d. The fact that a small storm is crossFor Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau Snow flurries tonight; Friday fair; no change in temperature. Temperatures for Yesterday Maximum 35 Minimum 22 Today Noon ' : 23 Weather Conditions. The Texas storm which caused snow flurries and cold, blustery weather of the past 36 hours is now moving out to sea. The snowfall was heavy in portions of NewEngland states ami rains, sleet and snow occurred along the middle Atlantic coast, with severe gales, the wind velocity reaching 90 miles per hour at New York City, N. Y. Temperatures went to 13 above at Richmond and vicinity and below zero was reported over portions of the northern states and 12 below at White River, Ontario. Paid Circulation Yesterday, was 11,593

Navy Has "Gun" to SHoot

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DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES IN SIXTH DISTRICT SLOW IN COMING FORWARD

PAM.ADtlM NEWS BtnElC WASHINGTON. Jan. 12 It has been a matter of comment among Indiana politicians in Washington that B0 very few announcements of canaidacies for Democratic nominations for representatives in congress from the several districts of Indiana have been made, with the nominating elections only four months away. Each of Indiana's thirteen districts is now renresented in congress by a Republican and all of them will stand for renomination and a majority of them will have opposition. Two prospective candidates for the Democratic nomination for representative in congress from the Sixth district have been mentioned lately, namely, Lee Hoop, mayor of Shelbyville, and James A. Clifton, mayor of Connersville. However, neither has announced his intention of entering the congressional contest. ' Hoop is one of the best know n Democratic politicians in the western part PAROLE LAW UPHELD BY GOVERNOR M'CRAY BEFORE STATE JUDGES INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 12. Problems of the administration of criminal law and the laws affecting children's welfare were discussed by Governor McCray m an address at the opening of a conference of judges of state, county and city courts and heads of Indiana correctional and penal in-1 stitutions, which met at the statehousej for three sessions today on his call.; Upholds Parole Law Admitting that there is more crime j Warren T. McCray declared that there nun in an a. (, oviiic win' l twin. - , has been much inaccuracy in the pub - lie mind about the whole question of crime conditions. The governor upheld the parole law and the law which permits suspended sentences. "A great deal has been said recently about a crime wave," said Governor McCray. There i3 more crime now than at some other times, and more in some places than others, but it was to be expected after the great war. One of the penalties of war is an upset social system. People are not thinking straight or acting or talking straight. There is uneasiness, unrest, uncertainty. let from what our fathers tell us, there was a much similar condition in this country after the Civil war, and it persisted for years. What we need now is to stand firm, ! t hn(1 fast ,n thf nrSnf.inus that nrp jnnr heritage from ill the arc? to establish more securely the things that have been developed in Indiana that have proven worth while." Discusses Crime "We sometimes hear it said that the i returned soldiers are to blame for the I so-called crime wave. It is true that (offenses and getting into prison, vet Qut of thfl enomoU38llumbe.ho Were m the army there were many who had no clean records before they went in, and many more whose mental condition led them along the line of least resistance." The governor, in discussing the crime wave, said that at the present time there are 42 fewer inmates in the state prison, the state reformatory and the woman's prison than ten years ago. He sair he considered this a favorable situation. In the latter part of his address the governor attached considerable importance to child welfare problems declaring that if these were handled cor rectly the state would have fewer demiquents. Elliott Takes Oath As District Attorney 'Rv Associated press) INDIANAPOLIS. Jan. 12. Homer Elliott, of Martinsville, today became United States attorney for the district of Indiana. The oath of office was administered by Noble C. Butler, clerk of the United States district court. levflTlnsr CI Pa Vinci rf Tnrliar.anr.liQ

j Vi-ii, r, ..-K ,is me aesire or tne connersville comand Wilbur W. Ryman, of Muncie, m!)ro ti,,t v ,iio; r .u-

have been named as assistants to suc ceed Floyd J. Mattice and Samuel E. Garrison. Mr. Elliott succeeds Frederick VanNuys. Mr. Van Nuys left office with the distinction of having won a verdict of guilty from every jury reporting in criminal cases tried before Judge Anderson.

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into action with the "gun." J of the Sixth district.' He has served several terms as mayor of Shelbyville and was re-elected last fall by a majority of more than 1,800. Clifton, Connersville's new mayor, is an attorney and is quite well known throughout the district. Connersville is normally Republican but Clifton was (Continued on Page Nine) POLAND-LITHUAN! DISPUTE IS BEFGR LEAGUE OF. NATIONS 'By Assoclavrd Press) GENEVA. Jan. 12. The dispute be tween Poland and Lithuania over Vilnaj came before the council of the League of Nations today. The situations in Albania and Danzig also were on the program, but the Vilna problem held chief place. If is one of the most diffi cult questions facing the council.

The League of Nations had already j Shantung question, atter reacning a evolved a solution, but this was re- j tentative agreement yesterday regardjected by both countries, and the conn-! ing withdrawal of Japanese troops cil .is now- considering the question in i within the province, plans for resumpthe light of the election held in Vilna tion of the general far eastern negolast Sunday, the results of which arejtiations were being laid by members not yet known. Metnwhile the coun- of the various delegations, cil plans to decide upon measures to. Regarding China's plea for ronsid-

i prevent renewal of hostilities and theieration of the Jl demands, the pro-

most effective method dealing with diction m Japanese quarters that thii the minorities there. I would be quickly ruled out by the far Next on the agenda was the report j eastern committee appeared to be supof the commission appointed by the j ported generally by American official league assembly to investigate con-' opinion. There were indications that ditions in Albania in the light of en- i Japan's objections to the Chinese recroachment. by Jugo-SIavia, The com-; quest, w hen formally brought forward, mission's report was expected to dis- will be supported not only by tha close the activities of the Mirdite tribe j Americans but by the British and and other disturbing elements in the I probably other foreign delegations ai little Adriatic state as' well as the con-well. fillet- nf Tnrr-i CUvinn o ,,--n. I -

i j , . . , ; 'Z y T'c lo T .f l ,ne i 'j.np fcf demarcation fixed by the coun !ci1 .f ambassadors expect nformation The report was also expected to in clude information regarding the stability of the present Albanian government at Tirana, alleged encroachments by Albanian's neighbors and the need of such a body as the league to protect the country. Various administrative problems affecting the free city of Danzig to be considered include the question of reappointing the league's present high commissioner there and taking control of the administration of the Vistula river, which is claimed by Poland; the legal status of Polish government property officials, citizens and shins in

Danzig, a commercial agreement sums by relatives or friends of a canamong Danzig Poland and Norway, djdate with 0r without his consent wa conduct of the foreign relations of the i . ,. . . free city and amendments to its con- j contrary ,0 public pol,cy and daDBerstitution. lous to the perpetuation of free govern-

CONNERSVILLE I.O.O.F. WILL ACT AS HOST

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All Odd Fellows of the Sixth district will be 'invited to a meeting in Con nersville, March 15, according to word j from that city Thursday. Invitations will be sent to Whitewater lodge of Odd Fellows of this city and to all the lodges in- Union.. Franklin, Wayne. Rush, Henry, Shelby, Hancock and Favette counties. The list of those invited will include 62 subordinate lodges, 40 Rebekah organizations and 26 encampments. An attendance of at leat 3.000 persons is l predicted by the officials of the Conj nersville lodge. A snecia.I invitation -n-iil ho cr.ni in

Whitewater lodge to bring its drill Informal conferences were arranged team to confer.work. i among the Democrats before the senWork in all the degrees of the three 1 ate met to reach a final decision on organizations will be eiven ,A tntailthe plan which was left unsettled

of at least 150 candidates will be ar ranged for. Parade to be Feature One of the features of the event will be a. street parade at night with an abundance of red fire and a large number of bands, floats and the other requisites of a successful display. It t, , . . - .. ... visiting lodges' bring bands and on chestras, as well as their drill and degree teams. Special invitations w ill be sent to some of the lodges to bring their degree teams to confer the work. Included in the list will be Rushville, Arlington, , Richmond, Shelbyville, Metamora and Liberty.

SETTLE FATE OF DISCARDED BATTLESHIPS! Difference of Opinion Regarding Disposition of Proscribed Vessels Expected to be Settled Today.

(DISPOSE OF DETAILS (Rv Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 12. A difference of opinion regarding rules for the disposition of proscribed battleships remained to be settled by the "big five" today when they resumed their final revision of the naval limitation treaty. Agreement on this point was expected without prolonged debate, however, and with the entire text of the treaty proper already virtually approved and the first of the treaty annexes, embodying a replacement chart disposed of, the ' delegation heads hoped to have the treaty completed and ready for public discussion at a plenary session Saturday or Monday. To make this possible the Japanese delegates expected to receive tomorrow Tokio's reply to their message regarding the Pacific fortifications agreement. Urge Training Ships. On the question of rules for disposing of proscribed battleships the proposal of the American delegation that such vessels be rendered entirely useless failed to receive yesterday the assent of Great Britain and Japan, whose delegates suggested that the ships after being dismantled might be used as harbor guards or training vessels. They argued that absolute scrapping would mean useless financial wast. France and Italy, how;ever, readily suppported the American position thrt such use of the vessels would not ac cord with the spirit of the scrapping agreement. Prospects for a quick adjustment of the fortifications issue now referred to Tokio, were strengthened today by the declaration of Vice- Foreign Minister Hanihaia that he saw no objection to including Bonin island and the Oshima group in the "status quo" agreement. These islands, he said, were the only ones that had come ur for discussion in connection w ith tho agreement, some of the territory' Ja pan had regarded as a part of her "homeland." General Negotiations While the Japanese and Chinese held another meeting today on the m i!-N ILLIS, OF OHIO OFFERS AMENDMENT OUSTING NEWBERRY fRy Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 Senator Willis, Republican, Ohio, classed aa one of the doubtful .senators in th Newberry election contest, today offered an amendment to the Republican report, which holds Newberry entitled to his seat. The amendment sets i fcrtn t he expenditure of such large j ment. Expenditure of such sums wa.i "condemned and disapproved." When the amendment was presenli ed. Senator King, Democrat, of Utah, ! asked if Senator Willis would carry a.ior ie uerrj in uui tuum-u iu seat. "My amendment speaks for Itself, and we will meet that when we g-t to it," Senator Willis replied. Democratic Stand Whether Republican supporters of Newberry would succeed in bringing the question to a vote today appeared to depend largely on the decision of Democratic opponents as to whether they w ould carry out the plan to move recommital of the whole case to the tenate elections and privileges comt mittee. after being temporarily set aside yes terday. Outcome Uncertain In objecting to the unanimous consent agreement sought by the Newberry supporters for a vote yesterday, however. Senator King. .Democrat, Utah, suggested that the agreement misht be entered into if brought up today. A day of unabated criticism of the Newberry campaign expenditures yesterday left the outcome of the fight so . uncertain today that predictions were generally held in abeyance and leaders agreed that the result rested on the final position to be taken by less than half a dozen senators who have not yet disclosed their attitude.