Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 92, Number 11, 13 January 1922 — Page 1

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VOL. XCII., No. 11 Palladium. Kst- 1S31. Consolidated With Sun-Telegram. 1907. RICHMOND, IND., FRIDAY EVENING, JAN. 13, 1922. SINGLE COPY, 3 CENTS

will assure integrity of japan, chin;

Conference Will Safeguard j Both Countries Without In- j jury to Nippon Open Door ! Gives Her Advantage. j HARD KNOTS AHEAD! i Rr MARK M I.MVAV j WASHINGTON. Jan. 13. The arma-j ment conference will come to an end j with events less dramatic, perhaps, but j no less concrete than those with which j it began. The thought, or rather the atmosphere which suggests that th conference Is going to peter out is as fir as possible from the facts. Any idea that the questions of China and Siberia, are going to be thrown Into the pot with a lick and a promise while the foreign delegates hurry to make their sailing dates "should not be entertained. . . "Sailing dates will have to yield to the job," as one official remarked recently, "until this conference has gone through the job like a saw through an j oak. When the job is done and done well the conference- will be over and not. before." The delegates have worked hard, but they are not tired. They are not the calibre of men to lose Fight of the purpose with which they began their job of to become listless because they encounter a knot In the oak. Difficulties Admitted China and Siberia admitedly present difficulties, -but there is no possibility of the conference ending without affirmation of two broad principles about those two territories; not merely the affirmation of principles, but also action based on these principles or the clear promise of action at a sufficiently definite date. The principle about China is that her political integrity shall bo unimpaired, and that on the economic and commercial Hide no rights or privileges shall be asserted or enjoyed by any one nation that are not equally enj .... ,i 4 As to Siberia, the principle Is subitantially the same. Hughes once exPressed it by saying that the United States has a sense of moral trusteeship for preserving the integrity of Russia's territory until that unhappy country has recovered from her present woes. It is not tolerable that when Russia comes back she Khali come to th-? spectacle of a world which regards it('elf as more respectable than Russia now is in a political and. economic 'Ttn?err)tTt -which "nevertheless has seized the opportunity to pick up a few trifles of the sick nation's territory. The nations represented at this conference are neither going to engage in giving nwriv somebody else's property nor to -condone the taking of somebody else's property. As to Japan's Needs The plea that Japan must have a part of the mainland of Asia to give room to an expanding population has len disposed of by the conference. .Tapan does not want room or need room tor expansion in tne sensp or

pcopling new territories outside her mem oc ine neanng iu me case wnicn homeland. The fact! and figures that was . ' have been held Saturday, it have been assembled iu the course of became known Friday, the work of the conference make thtsl The hearing was to have been on clpar. The people of Japan do not j arguments presented by attorneys for colonize in new territories. jand against throwing the accusation Since Japan has had Korea and j against the sheriff out of court on parts of northern Asia the number of grounds that it is illegal. Japanese who have gone in and col- Pressure of other business has preenizpd has been negligible. What has vented the prosecutor from completreally happened is that under the pro- ing his arguments in time for the eel ion of the more settled govern- hearing Saturday, and he will present ment that Japan has brought to those: a formal request Saturday that the parts of Manchuria whero she has es-jmaiter be deferred another week, tablished it is the Chinese, and not) There will be no opposition from i lie Japanese, who have come in and the attorneys for the other side, it colonized in large numbers. was stated Friday, although they exWhat Japan wants and need is ac-1 pressed themselves as anxious to have

cess to the cnal, iron and other raw materials on the mainland of Asia. To this she is entitled just as other nations are entitled to it. Because she is so much nearer, she will always have -a greater advantage than othfr nations. But this advantage of geographical nearness ought to he, and must be, enough for Japan. It is not. to bo tolerated that she should set up political control there of a sort That would enable her to exclude other nations or put them at a serious disadvantage. Heart of Questions This is the heart of the Chinese anil Siberian questions that are still ahead of the conference. The present unhappy condition of those two countries makes the question difficult, but the conference will not adjourn with any action concerning them that is unsatisfactory to the American people. It should bo recalled that at the third open srssion of the conference Hughes read the Root resolutions on China, had them formally adopted by the conference, and then said: "This declaration is, in truth, a charter containing an assurance to China of protection fr"".n arts in derogation of her sovereignty and independence and administrative autonomy, and also an assurance that as between the powers there will be a careful observance of the principle of free and equal opportunity in matters relating to China, and that no one will seek special advantages or privileges at the expense rf he richts of others" Mr. Hughes then expressed for him-! ...if i, v,nn thnt hofr, th r. nrA cHniilrl rmrl nil fhnif mattpra about China and'the Far East should be put into an appropriate agreement and that such an agreement should be signed by the powers concerned. That ! n the point at which the conference now is. (Copyright 1922 by the New York Evening Tost.) Hammond Business Block Bnrns With $100,000 Loss HAMMOND. Ind., Jan. 13. Fire early today destroyed the Ruff block It the heart of the business district and caused a loss estimated at $100,foo.

Enrolls War Vets

Melvin Ryder. Melvin Ryder, national chief of staff! oi tne veterans of Foreign Wars, Is directing the organization's extension campaign for a million members. Ryder is ope of the editors of the Stars and Stripes, the ex-service men's publication. The veterans' organization is 22 years old and includes veterans of the Spanish American war and campaigns and service In foreign countries, as well as men who saw overseas service during the world war. Robert G. Woodside is commander-in-chief of the organization, Reuel W. Elton is adjutant general and Walter I. Joyce quartermaster general. FOUR KNOWN KILLED, MANY ARE INJURED IN CAVE-IN OF MINE (By Associated Press) SCR ANTON, Pa., Jan. 13. Four men are known to have been killed, several others are believed to be dead, and an unknown number of mine workers are entombed as a result of i larave - in in the National mine of the Glen Alden Coal company in Minooka, just across the southern boundary line of that city. Miners who escaped and the number of men believed to be behind the bar-i ner is about 20. There was no confirmation of a report that nearly 50 men were caught. The company has given out no information. Two or three men were reported killed. . The cavein affected the surface area for .about five city blocks. AGREE TO POSTPONE WADMAN'S HEARING FOR ANOTHER WEEK Judge Raymond S. Springer, of Connersville, Prosecuting Attorney Paul A. Beckett, and Robbin3, Reller and Robbins, attorneys for Shpriff Carl Wadman. have agreed on a postponethe matter come to trial. Judge Springer said he was willing to defer the hearing provided both sides to the argument could agree on a time. The hearing will be set for Saturday, Jan. 21, if the formal request of the prosecutor is granted. GERMANS BELIEVE REPARATIONS ISSUE THROWN INTO CHAOS Viy Associated Press) BERLIN. Jan. IX- News of the Briand ministry's retirement reached official quarters from Paris at the close of yesterday's cabinet session. Cabinet members declined to discuss eventualities likely to result from th altered situation, but official opinions concur in the belief that the reparations issue for the moment has again been thrown into confusion through the obliteration of the new line of political and economic orientation which which the Cannes conference promised to develop. Official speculation appeared to center around the predicament into which Lloyd George was suddenly placed through "the loss of his dancing part1 nfr. wnicn uriana naa Deen aesigI . . ! . 1 naiea since me auuC3 opened. . t0 latf hour last night the cabinet was without news from W altCT Rathenau, heading the German delegation which discussed reparations questions with the supreme council at Cannes. The reichstag, which had been summoned for Jan. 19, may meet at an earlier date as the result of the new international situation. BURY G. O. P. SECRETARY (By Associated Press) ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 13. Funeral services for Clarence B. Miller, secretary of the Republic National committee, who died Tuesday will be held here at the Masonic Temple today. From 9 to 10:30 a. m., the body will lie in state in the rotunda of the state capitol. The body will be placed temporarily in a vault here.

RAIL UNIONS NOT TO TAKE STiffi VOTE New Working Rules Not to be Accepted Attempt Will Be Made to Obtain Rehearing Before Board. ORDERSlNDERFIRE

(By Associated Press) CHICAGO, Jan. 13 Railroad shop union officials declared today there would be no strike vote at present over working rules recently promulgated by the Railroad labor board. The new rules, which replaced the national agreement, made under federal control, will not be accepted by the six shop crafts but instead of taking a strike vote, an attempt will be made to obtain a re-hearing before the board on certain rules which have met with the most objection. The principal rules under fire are those which eliminate time and a half pay unitl after the tenth hour of work, ami the rule for straight time only to men regularly assigned to necessary Sunday and holiday work. The committee of 100, composed of general chairmen of the six shop unions from all sections of the country have been considering these and other rules since last Monday in conference here with a view to asking the board to revise the language. Favorable Trade Balance of U. S. Decreases in 1921 (By Associated Press--) WASHINGTON. Jan. 13. A decrease of nearly ?l.OO0,000,000 on the favorable trade balance of the United States during 1921, was indicated in the foreign trade statistics for December, issued today by the commerce department. Exports decreased in value in 1921 by $3,743,000,000 and imports by $l777,000.000, the report said, attributing much of the reduction to the ma terial decline last year in prices of commodities, which made up the bulk of the country's foreign trade. HOWARD GROTTENDICK DIES IN EAST; HIS BODY TO ARRIVE SATURDAY The body of Howard Grottendick, whe died of pneumonia Thursday in the Mc Alpine hotel in 'New York, will arrive in Richmond Saturday, when details of the funeral will be announced. Mrs. Grottendick and her father, George Haner, who departed yesterday for New York, will accompany the body home. Mr. Grottendick was in New York buying spring merchandise for the Palais Royal store. He departed last Sunday morning, accompanied by Henry Goldfinger and Miss Alvina Taube, of the local store, and Mrs. Lydia Fields, buyer for a store in Decatur, 111. Mr. Grottendick was suffering from a severe cold when he departed. Henry Goldfinger asked him to postpone the trip, but he insisted on going. Apparently Well Arrived in New York, Mr. Grottendick attended the automobile show on Monday, attended a theatre with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hasemeier on Tuesday evening, bought some merchandise on Wednesday, and apparently was in good health when Miss Taube departed Wednesday afternoon. First news of the critical condition of Mr. Grottendick was received early Thursday morning, when Mrs. Goldfinger telephoned to her husband that physicians believed he had only a fighting chance for recovery. Two of the best specialists in New York were summoned. His wife and her father departed Thursday. Mrs. Grottendick had just recovered from a severe cold, and the daughter Jean is ill at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. George Haner. Mr. Grottendick was 42 years old, and a native of Richmond, where h received his first training in the mercantile world. Leaving Richmond, he became identified with a large New York house, and subsequentlv was employed by the Wolf and Dessauer company of Fort Wayne. He also was identified with a Kokomo store. He came to the Palais Royal store seven years ago, where his services were highly esteemed. He obtained an interest in the store some time ago. Excellent Character. His congenial and happy temperament made him many friends with the buying public. One of the marked traits of his character about which Main street merchants were commenting today was his fidelity to his calling and the personal interest he took in every task that was assigned to him. During the war he was one of j the indefatigable workers in the Liberty Loan drives. He Is survived by his widow, i daughter, Jean; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Grottendick, and two sisters. Miss Edna and Miss Gertrudes Grottendick. He was a member of the First English Lutheran church, of the Webb lodge of Masons and of the Elks lodge. Carry Away Oil Station Safe at Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 13. A small safe containing $65 was stolen by burglars -who last night broke into an oil filling station in the eastern part of the city. The station was robbed several weeks ago, $200 being obtained at that time.

After Unruly Hubbies

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Mrs. Pauline O. Fields. NEW YORK, Jan. 13 The special task of Mrs. Pauline O. Fields, newly appointed special assistant district attorney of New York county, New York, will be to "do away with the practice of molly-coddling men who abandon their families and leave wives and children as a charge upon the community." It is believed Mrs. Fields' first move will be to obtain the passage of such laws as will provide for severe penalties with suspended sentence provisions, similar to laws now in effect in many western states. Under these laws first offenders are ' given fines and sentences. The sentences are suspended on the provision that the offender report frequently to the parole board or .officer. One misstep means commitment to jail without delay which reindictment or retrial would entail. REPU8LI0AN CAUCUS TONIGHT FIRST STEP IN CAMPAIGN WORK r.u.LAiniJi xmvs nrnniu WASHINGTON, Jan. 13. The national Republican congressional' committee will be reorganized a.t a caucus of the Republican members of the house of representatives to be held this evening. This caucus marks tha j initial step in preparation for the cam paign leading un to the congressional elections next November. Each state having Republican representation in the house of representatives is to have one member on the congressional com mittee. It is expected that Representative T.Ierril Moores will be re-elected to represent Indiana ,and that Representative Fesa of Ohio will be reelected chairman of the committee. Exports of American horse.s and cattle to Germany last year were considerably below pre-war figures, but a large increase over the exports of such livestock in 1920, according to figures compiled by the department of commerce for Representative Richard N. Elliott, who was requested to obtain them by the American representative on the reparations commission in Germany. For the first 11 months of 1921 there were 1.4S5 cattle, valued at $S5,650, and 579 horses, valued at $219,850, exported from the United States to Germany. The previous year no cattle were exported, and only 1S8 horses. J. G. Brown. Monon, Ind., executive chairman of the central region ican Farm Bureau Federation, has advised Indiana members of congress that the federation is in favor of constitutional amendment abolishing the issuance of all tax-exempt securities. Foreign correspondents here for the arms limitation conference are unfailing attendants at the bi-weekly between the president, and the Washington newspaper corps and they continue to be dumbfounded, over the simple democracy of the procedure. Nothing like it exists, or is even possible, anywhere else in the world, these foreign journalists assert. At these meetings in the course of a quarter of an hour they hear the chief executive of the greatest republic, lead, inspire and inform public opinion on various lopics of current national and international interest. After each press meeting at the white house a prominent English correspondent gives vent to his astonishment by exclaiming, "My word, how very extraordinary." Weather Forecast Occasional light snow flurries and colder tonight; Saturday mostly fair. The eastward mvenient of the lake storm, will he followed by colder weather tonight, preceded by light snow flurries this afternoon or tonight. For Indiana by the United States Weather Bureau Generally fair tonight and Saturday: colder tonight; rising temperature in northwest portion Saturday. Temperatures For Yesterday. Maximum 24 Minimum 15 Todav. I

joon oj'rying of weapons or ammunition or imJuVJ'nl.W;i-''''i'ul 'V' ' idling. Street assemblies are Diohib-

vv.ru.i.yuj a no lattu 2lll .. . . wnicn caused general snows lasti night and this morning, is moving j flown tne bt. Lawrence valley and is being followed by falling temperature. I due to a great area of high barometric pressure, which covers the western half of the country. The severe storm on the Atlantic coast is passing northeastward toward the middle Atlantic. Paid Circulation Yesterday, was 11,591

IV?. SAURRAUT RETAINED AT CONFERENCE

President Millerand Directs Head of Delegation to Continue in that Capacity Until Sessions End. TREATY ABOUT READY (P.v Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 13. President Millerand of France has directed M. Saurraut, head of the French delegation, to continue in that capacity until the end of the Washington conference. Instructions to that effect were re ceived today in a cablegram from M Briand. retirinc: French nremier. who

continues under French procedure toof Ffan!, was seeking today to form

exercise the functions of his riffifH 01 until his successor takes up his duties. Although the arms delegates had given up hope of putting the naval . . . . , trea.tv in final shano in time fnr an- - nouncement at plenary session tnis week, it appeared probably, when the "big five" resumed their discussion 11 fin rifnrriin 1 nr t i rrt i ntr cncui nn t nii i today, that a virtually completed treaty would be ready for action by tne ful1 naval committee tomorrow or Monday. Having completed their first revision of the pact yesterday and returned it to the legal experts for a redraft of amendments, it remained for the delegation heads today to reach a final agreement on the sectionf relating to the disposition of scrapped ships and also that fixing a "status quo" for Pacific fortification, upon which the Japanese delegates are now awaiting instructions from Tokio. Virtually Agreed Although on the foimer the delegation chiefs were said to be in virtual agreement, the discussions over methods of scrapping proscribed warships have aroused unusual interest among the naval experts of the conference, who in their sub-committee draft, recommended that permission be given for their conversion into other types of craft, such as aircraft carriers. Each of the powers is permitted to build a specified number of such craft under the ratio agrement, and if the conversion were allowed, it is argued, much of the money already spent on hulls could be saved. Secretary Hughes is understood to have taken the position in the "big five" meetings, howeref. "TlVat to permit " the use of discarded battleships in any way would not be. In accord with the animating purpose of the Washington conference. Expect Agreement. The Tokio reply on the fortifications question is expected to make possible an early settlement by bringing the Bonin islands held by the Japanese to be a part of the Japanese "homeland' 'within the scope of the fortifications Article without classifying them as outside that territory. The original agreement, provided that the status quo should not apply to fortifications on islands classed within the "homeland" of the United States or Japan, but the Japanese have said they had no objection to extending it to the Bonin group. While in French quarters tie disposition to minimize the possible effect on the conference negotiations of i t)i n rociirTiutmn ft' Prnmtis. I 1. i . . t .if K'cined toVaTion Ame ican conference- officials there was some apprehension that on the naval limitation program in particular it might have a far reaching effect. UNDESIRABLES LEAVE TEXAS OIL SECTION UNDER MILITARY LAW (By Associated Press) MEXIA, Tex., Jan. 13. Martial law, invoked by Governor Pat M. Neff- in Mexia, and' the oil country surroundi ing it, because of the alleged prevaljence of flagrant law violations today had resulted in an exodus of . undesiraoies noni the territory unner military control according to the National Guard officers who notified the police departments of several Texas cities to prepare for the arrival of suspicious characters from here. Fourteen Texas rangers, who were carrying out. the terms of the gover nor s proclamation announced yester-

day were reinrorced today by 4 men) statement as a "complete vindication of the headquarters troop, Fifty-Sixth ; of myself and all concerned," defincavalry brigade, Texas National guard, j itely answering statements made durBrigaider General Jacob F. Woltersjing the closing hours debate that he of the National Guard, placed in com-1 did not approve of the resolution in niand of the situation by Governor ! its final form. . .eff said the troops would be used to

guard prisoners while the search for alleged law violators was conducted by the rangers. General Wolters said municipal officials were co-operating with the military and that conditions here were normal. The present form of riiartial law is mild and orders issued by the military emphasize that legitimate business shall continue without inter ruption but that there may be no car

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--v. .wv. u. v,.,.. zens in the military area. FIVE SERIOUSLY HURT WHEN TRAIN DERAILED (By Associated Press) SPOKANE, Wash., Jan. 13. Five persons were seriously injured and 10 or 12 persons were slightly hurt when the three rear cars of Northern Pacific passenger train No. 1, westbound, through Northcoasc Limited, derailed five miles west of Connell, Washington, last night, according to information today from the dispatcher's office at Pasco, Wash.

Poincare Chosen

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Raymond Poincare Raymond Poincare, former president v ..v Luai. uuuui ilia(tide Briand. who resiarned vesterdav. 'He was expected to submit his list of ! ministers this afternoon. He is ex-! ' Pefted to make a declaration of his (Policies soon. It is generally expected . . .... iiuai uis poncy win involve mocnncation in i Cannes, I 1 inn in iar n a i-. a j ..a. what has been anaugeu at IRISH PRISONERS, HELD FOR POLITICAL OFFENSES, RELEASED CBy Associated Press) LONDON, Jan. 13 The Irish poll tical prisoners in the London jails urixton, Pentonville and Wormwood scrubbs were released this morning under the amnesty proclamation issued by King George yesterday. Instructions were sent to the provincial jails for similar releases. BELFAST, Jan. 13 The Ulster gov ernment, it is understood, will take no responsibility for the release of the Sinn Fein prisoners who might ccme under the amnesty proclamation afitcung political offenders. They will, it is stated, be transferred tonight to southern Ireland, leaving it to the T,tii - .-o.iuB u iu iae British government to liberate them T?Jle,S;( ; KprVpH IX li 8ecy s being ob - f, . lue prisoners for fear of rioting. .. SENATE IS SILENT AFTER STORMY VOTE ADMITTING NEWBERRY (By Associated Press WASHINGTON. .T;in Th

berry case, in the formal records of! Premier Lloyd George, when he the senate, had passed into history to-' paspPS lnrouen Paris on his homeday. The senate chamber, with 'that ! T tnp froni ('annp. probably on body in recess after the strain of b- : hun,Ja'- be asked to confer with tie ended by its 46 to 41 vote veter 1 M' Poincare ni President Millerand. day that the senatorial choice of the i a.ccordln& TO tile Echo De Paris,- so Mate of Michigan in the 191 S election i V Sovernmpnts may keep jn close Truman H. Newberry, was en M tied to' sit in the senate, was strangely silent j .r11Tsuccesful n forming a ministry. The more than three years of uneer ' olncaie is expected at an early

tamty and suspense resulting f rom the contest of the seat by Henry Ford. Senator Newberry's defeated opponent in the election, ended with the final vote at 6:28 p. m. Supporters of the resolution snon - sored by Republican leaders . tnp the MiVTiSoran wmIT" o - - li Ul.iru I nis seat were all Republicans. Nine senators of that party joined 32 Demo-ci-ate In opposing. Three senators were paired for and three against the resolution, and three did not vote. Carries Amendment The resolution a-S adopted carried jan amendment by Senator Willis, Re publican, Ohio, by which the senate "severely condemned and disapproved excessive" campaign expenditures as "harmful to the honor and dignity of the senate and dangerous to the perj petuity of a free government ine amendment was accepted by the Newberry supporters as a substitute for the original clause declaring unfounded the charges involved in the Ford contest that the Michigan senator was not entitled to his seat because of campaign expenditures. Senator Newberry accepted the action of the senate in . a subsemient HELD IN COUNTY JAIL FIVE YEARS AWAITING ASYLUM ADMISSION (By Associated Press) . . . ANDERSON, Ind., Jan. 13. Governor McCray was today notified by W.' A. Kittinger, of the Madison circuit court, that he had been correctly informed that B. R. Smith, of Elwond. had been confined in the Madison county jail lor five years after being sent, to . me institution to await admission to a hospital for the insane. Judge Kittinger and U. S. Ellis, Judge of the Madison county superior court, told Governor McCray yesterday that they had not heard of the Smith case before. The mother and sister of Smith have asked the governor to undertake to have the man sent.to an insane hospital. An investigation showed that Smith had been used around the Madison county jail to do light work and that he was quiet and harmless. He was in jail when W. A. Lewis became I sheriff three years ago.

NEW FRENCH CABINET IIP TO P8INCAIRE Former President of France Expected to Complete List of Ministers Today to Succeed Briand's Officials. DIFFICULTIES" AHEAD

(Bv Asisooiated Pres) I PARIS, Jan. 13. Raymond Poincare. former president of France, was secki ing today to form a cabinet to succeed that under Arisii.ie Hriand which rcj signed yesterday. The prevailing imj Di ession in political circles was that he would complete his task and would .submit his list of ministers to Presi- ; dent Millerand for approval early this ; afternoon. j On the other hand it was recognized ( that .he would find many difficulties ' 1 ' " . aiiu UJHl inf'Se nilgnt ' prove formidable pnnn-h tn r v,;,,. ;to abandon his assignment. The manner of M. Briand's dramatic exit while on the apparent verge of an overwhelming vote of confidence .-u . tuuuuruiu JU i"e vnamDer of . DtpuUes. h i a ' j nf nn n m a i - caused a certain reaction in m. fQ,r, and besides, M. Poiiscare ha-, a t,-r--' opposition in parliament. Neither is the former president too popular vii.t a large section or the general public. Resignation Final Added to this, manv members of parliament hold that President Miii. j rand, according to constitutional pracsuuuiu invue. ai. tinand to resume power with another combination of ministers, inasmuch as he was not beaten by a vote in parliament. M Briand, however, stated to newspaoerI was "absolutely final ""u uiKiit mar ni ws onat'n i In accordance with custom, the president, has asked the members of the Briand cabinet to conduct their departments until a new ministry can he formed. M. Millerand and Poincare, in a conversation !ast night, decided that if the latter formed a ministry, th? conference broken off at Cannes 'would be resumed by the new premier after an understanding had been reached between the heads of the governments of the allied powers. Discusses Finance M. Poincare also discussed finance with the president, according to the Petit Parisien, announcing that he intended to entrust the finance portfolio i manes ue L.asteyne, a rormer high official in the ministry af finance. Among others whom he is likely ti , choose are Gaston Doumergue. former premier; L.aouaid Herriot, a member of the Chamber of Doimito. Aihrt Sarraut, minister of Colonies, who is now in Washington representing: Franc at the arms conference; Andra Maginot and Yves Le Tronuer. respectively ministers of pensions and public works in the Briand cabinet, and Lcoa Berard. senator and former minister of instruction. It was aid that Loui-i Loucheur. Briand's minister of Liberated regions, might also be arked to ! remain. Lloyd Georne to Stoo. i ?-1 I S a "'"raon in the , , , r.)eputies and senale outpuntv i;e inieniis to lotlow ana asking tor a vote of confidence giving him the full authority requisite ! " f u ance upo" a reumed con- ... . s Keiivittuy exDRCipn mat ,1,s POUCy Will MVOlVP modifications in what has been arranged at Cannes. IRISH ENTHUSIASTIC OVER AMNESTY OF P0LITICALP8ISQNERS DUBLIN. Jan. 13. Materialization of the amnesty of political prisoners in Ireland has elicited more outward enthusiasm here than any other development in the peace activities. It may be remarked in passing that tlm choice of the phraso "act of oblivion' rather than an "act of clemency" in! the announcement Is recognized as a happy diplomatic stroke. Dublin's citizens indulged In lively demonstrations last night, a, large crowd outside Mountjoy prison welcoming the successive batches of liberated prisoners with loud cheers, while a happy atmosphere generally pervaded the streets. Similar scenes were enacted in Cork and Limerick, where others were released. To Arrive Today It is understood that a number of men freed from prisons in England will arrive today, when further demonstrations are certain. Popular dedemands regarding the prisoners, however, will not be wholly satisfied un- ' til Ha nvvtriAC.. 1 arrested in England for illegal acts there. An editorial in today's Irish Independent is typical of this feeling. It says: "Hundreds of Irishmen have been sent to prison for political activities in England, activities which resulted from the same motives as those which inspired their countrymen at hom These must be released immediately." Meanwhile preparations for the transfer of administrative authority to the new Irish government under Arthur Griffith continue. COLD SPELL IN MEXICO SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Jan. 13. A messaee saving the valley of Mexico is being visited by one of the severest

cold spells in many years and that there is much suffering among poorer classes, was received from Mexico City today by the San Antonio Express. Two women died from exposure in tha streets of Mexico City yesterday, the message said. , :