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JLXO SCX-TELEGRAM VOL. XCII., No. 261 Palladium. Ent. 1831. Consolidated With fcun-Teleg-rm. 107. - . RICHMOND, IND., THURSDAY EVENING, NOV. 2, 1922. SINGLE COPY, 3 CENTS

MAN ADMITS KIDNAPPING YOUNG GIRL Child Still is Unable to Tell Story

BULLETIN MUSKEGON, Nov. 2. --- Raymond E. Wilson, of Grand Rapids, Mich, who pleaded guilty at noon today to the kidnapping of 11 year old Rosalia Shanty, was sentenced by Judge John Kanderwerp in circuit court this af ternoon to from 35 to 40 years Im prisonment in the state penitentiary at Marquette. (By Associated Press) MUSKEGON. Mich., Nov. 2. Ray mond E. Wilson of Grand Rapids, ar rested on a charge of kidnapping 11 year-old Rosy Shanty pleaded guilty to a charge of abduction arraigned In circuit court here at noon today. Wilson was returned to the county jail to await sentence. Advices from Dublin in Manistee county, nearly 100 miles north of here where the child

was found wandering in the swamp

country, stated that she was still in a highly nervous condition but probably could be removed to her home short ly. According to Dr. Earl Fairbanks, who is attending her, it will be several days, however, before she will be able to relate her experience. It is possible, Dr. Fairbanks added, that her mind may be permanently affected. The child has been able to answer some questions, but her mind frequently wanders when terror overtakes her. Mind Wanders. "I remember when he pushed me In the automobile and I remember him," she said, "he was horried and dirty, and he had whiskers, and one of his fingers were missing. We rode and

rode and then, here Rose's mind wandered again and she began talking about a pet dog belonging to some of her playmates. During another period of questioning she expressed fear her mother would scold her. In his statement to the authorities, Wilson was quoted as saying he enticed the child into his automobile as she was leaving a church here Sunday, drove her about the city for a time, then started for Dublin. Near that town, the reported statement said Rosalie became alarmed and asked to be let out of the car. Wilson said he left her near a farmhouse and then returned to Grand Rapids. The prisoner said he was intoxicated when he took the girl Into his machine and was unable to explain his action. Feeling Runs High Feeling ran high in Muskegon when it became known today that Wilson was being held and numerous deputy sheriffs and police reserves were called out to guard against disorders. A strong cordon was thrown around the jail and citizens were not permitted to congregate in the streets for blocks around the building. Wilson is 41 years old and has been married twice. Officers said he had a police record here and had served, a

term in Jackson prison. MANY LOST AT SEA IN TERRIFF1C STORM, DISPATCHES DECLARE (By United Press) PARIS. Nov. 2. More than 200 fishing boats were driven ashore and many lost at sea in a terrific tempest sweeping the coasts of France, fapain and Portugal, according to dispatches here today. Heavy loss of life is expected. The heavy liners. Manchuria, Majestic. George Washington and Minnedosa were reported riding the storm safely. The Royal American wirelessed that she had saved the French sailing ship Cygne Swan from wreck after the lattcr had been in distress eleven days. SHIPS HELD ON LIQUOR CHARGE TO BE FREED WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 --- Release of additional foreign vessels held by customs officials after seizure by the prohibition navy, was forecast today at the treasury. Although it was said final decisions were yet to be made, officials indicated that preliminary inquiry had failed in some of the pending cases to develop sufficient evidence against detained vessels to warrant proceedings under the prohibition law. All of the ships affected are understood to have been seized outside the three-mile limit. Fourteen vessels of British and Canadian registry were named in the recent British protest, as having been illegally seized by prohibition agents, and thus far, only two of them, the Canadian schooner. Emerald, and the British schooners Grace and Edna, have been released. ALIEN BOOTLEGGERS WILL BE DEPORTED NEW YORK. Nov. 2 ---- Effort to deport foreign-born bootleggers will bo made by E. C. Yellowley, who has assumed the office of prohibition officer for the state cf New York. "Most of the determined, persistent violators of our prohibition laws," he said, "are foreigners, some of whom have been naturalized and who were, in many instances, compelled to leave the land of their birth because of criminal conduct. "When these alien or foreign-bom citizens are reported to me and convictions follow, I will use my utmost efforts to have those who have been naturalized lose their citizenship and the aliens immediately deported."

Cuyler, Chairman

of Rail Executives, Found Dead in Car T. DeWitt Cuyle (By United Press) PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 2. T. DeWitt Cuyler, 68 years old, chairman of the Association of Railroad executives, was found dead today in the private car of Samuel Rea, president of the Pennsylvania railroad, as the train to which the car was attached entered the station here. Death was believed to be due to heart disease, although Dr. Basney, a railroad physician, who examined the body, has not announced the cause of death. The train was coming from Rochester, N. Y., where Cuyler last night addressed the chamber of commerce. Cuyler did not appear for breakfast, and when a porter went to his stateroom he was dead. Cuyler was a director of the Pennsylvania railroad and counsel for many big corporations. HUSBAND OF SINGER DENIES STATEMENTS MADE BY MRS. HALL BULLETIN SOMERV1LLE, N. J., Nov. 2. The prediction that presentation of evidence in the Hall-Mills murder case would begin Saturday was really made today In official circles. It was learned Sheriff Conklin had been notified to be prepared to call the Somerset county grand jury together in a hurry. No notice, however, has been sent jurors. The opinion prevailed here that the state would try to dispose of technicalities Saturday, and Monday would seek an indictment. (By United Press) NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J., Nov. 2. James Mills, husband of the slain choir singer, today declared untrue several statements made by Mrs. Frances N. Hall, the rector's widow, in her interview with newspapermen yesterday concerning the double murder. Detective James Mason declared that discrepancies existed between statements of Mrs. Hall and those of "other witnesses" while Mrs. Jane Gibson who claims to have witnessed the dual murder, simultaneously questioned declarations made by the late rector's wife, who she charges was present at the slayings. Mills, laying aside the meek demeanor he has assumed since the crime.took issue with Mrs. Hall's assertion she notified police of her husband's disappearance before she saw him the morning after he left home. Met Mrs. Hall "I met Mrs. Hall about 8:30 Friday morning at the church and she told me Hall had not been home the previous night," Mills declared. "I said, 'My God, neither was Eleanor, maybe they have eloped.' " 'No, it must have teen foul play,' she replied. "I. myself suggested calling the police and she said she would telephone them and did not intimate she had already called them. Later in the day she told me she had notified them that Mrs. Mills was missing." Mrs. Hall yesterday repeatedly said she had not talked with Mills as to the possibility of foul play or an elopement. "They can't catch the murderers any too quick to suit me." Mills con tinued. "If I had any money I'd offer it to quicken the solution." Urges Guilty Punished "I am not vindictive either, but I want to see those people punished." Mills also insisted despite Mrs. Hall's deniable, that he saw her four times Friday, the day after the murders. He repeated that he saw Mrs. Hall at 8:30 Friday morning. Mills also declared he saw Mrs. Hall twice Saturday and added "she looked very much worried." "I did not see her again until the bodies had been fouud. "I went to tell her about it, but she already knew. She was not crying and was not nearly so broken up as I was. I had a fainting spell while I was there and she got me some spirits of ammonia." Has Faith in Couple Mill declared he certainly still had confidence in his wife and Hall. "There may. have been friendship between them but it was friendship of the mind" he said. "Mr. Hall was (Please Turn to Page Thirteen) Constantine Charged With Greek Disaster ATHENS, Nov. 2. Former King Constantine will be charged with the responsibility for the recent disaster to Greek forces in Asia Minor and will be given an opportunity to come to Greece to prove his innocence, accord ing to the newspaper Vima. It seems certain, however, that Constantine will not return to Greece. The newspaper said he would be tried for conumacy by a courtmartial on the accusation that he was head of the Constantine regime proclaimed by the revolutionaries as an enemy of the country.

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EXPENSE GUTS

CANNOT WIPE OUTJJEFICIT Federal Borrowing is Necessary (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Nov. 2. Treasury officials do not share the belief re cently expressed in other administra' tion circles that the federal govern ment's $670,000,000 deficit for the present fiscal year, can be entirely wiped out by economies in current exDenditures. ' although it was indicated at the White House a few days ago that President Harding believed a deficit could be avoided. Officials of the treasury department said today that in their opinion some! government borrowing would fce necessary to make both ends meet when the final yearly balance is cast, June 30. The treasury authorities added, how ever, that the $670,000,000 total, which represents the discrepancy between estimated receipts and authorized expenditures would be materially pared down by economies effected by the budget bureau, together with increases in tariff collections and receipts from settlements of pending claims. FRIENDS OF VILLA LAUGH AT REPORT OF BANDITS' DEATH (By Associated Press) MEXICO CITY, Nov. 2. A" more optimistie spirit regarding the general pacification of Mexico could be sensed in government circles today as the result of the execution of General Francisco Murguia, rebel leader and Enemy of President Obregon by a firing 6quad at Tepehuantes, Durango, Wednesday. All suspicion that the capture of Murguia while he lay asleep in a tiny room"behind the high altar of the Catholic church at Tepehuantes Tuesday night was a case of mistaken identity was scouted here. Dispatches describing the execution which followed a hurried courtmartial, said the body had been exhibited at Tepehuantes and had been recognized as that of the rebel leader by many persons, including several North American miners, who were well acquainted with Murguia. The hastiness of the courtmartial which decided the fate of the rebel leader shortly after his arrest was explained by the fact that it was known that Murguia was seeking legal restraints to prevent an immediate trial. Execution Commended In Mexico City, the execution of General Murguia was regarded as the most fortunate piece of work performed by the government during the past year in its campaign to snuff out rebellious movements. The war office in its statements to newspaper men today was more optimistic than usual as to the prospect for general quiet iu the republic. Friends of Pancho Villa chuckled over reports that the one time dreaded bandit had been killed or wounded. A friend of Villa displayed a telegram in which the former rebel said he was safe and sound and that no attempt had been made on his life. He described himself as busy "clicking the spade" on his ranch. LLOYD GEORGE BETTER; CONSERVATIVES HAPPY CBy United Press) LONDON, Nov. 2. David Lloyd George, ill with a cold and sore throat, will be back campaigning by Saturday, his physicians declared today. The former premier was said to be much improved. Conservatives today predicted over whelming victory at the general elec tions as the result of yesterday's municipal elections. In eighty provincial boroughs the Laborlte3 lost 168 seats and the conservatives gained 101. Labor representative councils were completely wiped out in many places. Of eight London districts which labor formerly controlled, five were lost and majorities in three were reduced. Parliamentary Laborites, however, pointed out that in many cases munici pal parties combined against labor and on the basis that this will not occur in the general elections, claimed to be undismayed. RUSSIANS SUSPECTED OF MURDERING SHIELD CBy Associated Press) MOSCOW. Nov. 2. Three Russians who went nunting on Sunday, Oct. 15 the day Philip J. Shield, American relief worker disappeared from Sim birsk are suspected by the police as his possible murderers, according to Col. William N. Haskell, chief of the! American relief forces in the field, who has just returned here from Simbirsk. The trio of suspects have not returned to their homes and there is no trace of them. They started off in the direction of the area where Shield's hat was found but so far nothing definite has been discovered to indicate that the disappearance of the huntsmen had any thing to do with Shield. Several persons are being held by the police for investigation and fishermen are still dragging the Volga in search of the American's body. The first theory that he committed, suicide has been generally replaced by a feeling that he was murdered. Col. Haskell said.

University Refuses to Use Democrats at Polls, is Charge NEW YORK, Nov. 2. Declaring it

obtained its information from Josephus Daniels, former secretary of the navy, and his son Jonathan, a student at Columbia university, the New York World today printed a story charging Deputy Attorney General Gilbert had evolved a "partisan" plan to employ Republican students at the university as special deputies and investigators at the polls next Tuesday. The young men would be paid at the rate of $10 a day out of a $100,000 fund authorized by the legislature for ballot purging purposes, the World charges. Applies for Job f Young Daniels, according 'to the 'World heard that some of his fellow students at Columbia law school were going to make some "easy money' 'at election time and inquired how he might do likewise. He was referred to Miss Edith Fairchild. secretary to Dean Stone of the law school, who, the World says, admitted she was making up such a list. "But you're a southerner and they're all Democrats," Miss Fairchild said to young Daniels as quoted in the World. "Why yes," he replied, and Miss Fairchild then told him it would do no good for him to apply. The young man told his father, who was in the city yesterday what had occurred, and the elder Daniels informed the World. Police Auto Is Damaged When Struck By Car One fender and a hub cap were damaged on the small touring car owned by the police department, in an acci dent winch occurred on Main street, between Fort Wayne avenue and Fifth street, at 10 o'clock Thursday morning." J. W. Hennigar who was driving the machine, escaped uninjured. According to Hennigar's story, he drove out of a garage on ihe north side of the street, atout mid way of ihe block, as a street car was coming from the west. Hennigar's car was pulling another machine and he was unable to get off the track in time to avoid the street car. NECESSITY TO 6UIDE STATE IN PURCHASING HIGH PRICED CEMENT (By Arsoclated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 2. Whether the state will purchase cement at an increased price thisj ear Xorlits road building program . will depend largely upon the necessity for new construction, Gov. McCray said today. Bids opened W Jnesday for cement to be used on the urst roads to be built next year showed practi 'ly the same prices from all of the six Didders, and also showed an increase of about 25 cents a barrel over this year's prices. Gov. McCray says he intends to bring the cement situation up for discussion at the annual conference of governors to be held in Washington early in December. Pointing out that with the bids almost identical, from at least six of the bidders yesterday, the state seemed at the mercy of tho cement manufacturers.; The goverernor said he believed it was a prob lem in which all states would be inter ested and that he would call it to the attention of the governors at their annual meeting. The conference of governors, which will . meet at Washington in December, will be invited to hold its next annual meeting in Indiana, Gov. Mc Cray said. The governor added that he would suggest that the 1923 conference be held at West Eaden in the fall. . Four Seized By Pains; Poison Cake Believed Cause (By United Press) NEW YORK. Nov. 2. Serious Ill ness of four persons who ate cake pur chased at a West 124th street bakery was probed by police today. Pieces of the cake believed to have been poisoned were sent to the city chemist for analysis. George Keyes, 43, Dorothv Sehres, 24, Nettie Burke, 2S. and LH -.ti Burke, 20, four victims, were all seized with violent pains immediately after eating the food. Weather Forecast FOR RICHMOND AND VICINITY Bq W. E. Moore Fair and colder tonight and Friday partly cloudy and mostly fair. The storm center which caused rain throughout the'central state? will continue to move across the Great Lakes and fair weather will prevail for the next 24 hours, but another storm now over the west will cause a return to unsettled conditions in about 48 hours. Temperature Yesterday at Pumping Station. Maximum 56 Minimum .43 Today. Noon 54 . Weather conditions Heavy rains fell last night over most of the central states with moderate rains elsewhere from the lakes southward. It is much cooler west of Indiana. Another storm is developing over the northwest and also over the southwest. Thunderstorms occurred in portions of Indiana last night. For Indiana, by the United States Weather bureau Fair and somewhat cooler tonight; Friday increasing cloudiness; cooler north portion. Paid Circulation Yesterday, was 11,931

Mflitary Heads in Greek

Colonei uonatas, with riding crop, and other revolt leaders, at meeting. Colonel Gonatas. one of the most prominent figures in the recent Greek revolt which cost King Constantine his throne, is shown above with important leaders of the military-revolutionary council and officers of the army and navy who rallied to the revolution. The photo was taken when they met to discuss the success of the revolt. . . .

REPUBLICAN EXPENSE IN CAMPAIGN EXCEEDS MONEY CONTRIBUTED CHICAGO. Nov. 2. The Republican national committee spent $11,856.12 more than it received during the week ending Oct. 31, according to the second report on campaign contributions which was filed with the clerk of the house of representatives in Washing ton today. Fred W. Upham of Chicago, national treasurer, advanced that amount to make good the deficit the report shows. The first report filed a week ago showed Mr. Upbam had advanced $25,000 for the same purpose. Today's statement shows receipts of $19,725 50 since the previous statement and expenditures of $31,581.62. Samuel Insull, president of the Commonwealth-Edison company of Chicago, led the list of donors with a $5,000 contribution. R. W. Bliss of Washington, gave $3,000; E. F. Carey of Chicago, $2,000; Thomas E. Wilson, Chicago, $1,000, and Hoffman Nickerson, New York. 51.000. The principal disbursement during the week was $25,992.65 to the National Republican Publishing Company of Washington for an October printing bill. . . v . H. O. Bursom of Socorro, New Mexi co, received $2,500, to be spent on organization work in his state. REVOLUTION OCCURS IN ALBANIA, REPORT , .(By United Press) ATHENS, Nov. 2. A revolution' has broken out in Albania and the govern ment has fled from Tierana and taken refuge in Valona, according to reports from Valona today. Troops of the Albanian government are reported to be retreating before the insurgents. The reported revolt in Albania was believed connected with the accession of Benito Mussolini to power in Italy Trouble between Italy and Albania, which has been the subject of diplo matic negotiations for several years, may be further aggravated, it was be lieved by the strong nationalistic ,attitude of the Fascisti.. U. S. TO STAY OUT OF WORLD LEAGUE (By United Press) .. WASHINGTON, Nov. 2. The United States intends to remain independent of the League of Nations. . This is one of the prime considerations that this government has in mind as President Harding and Secretary of State Hughes are conducting negotiations designed to make America an official party to tne permanent court of international justice commonly known as the world court. Before the United States will become a signatory power to the world, court. Secretary Hughes must secure an agreement of the powers, members of the League of Nations and the court to such changes and modifications in the protocol of the court as will assure American independence of the league, it is believed in informal quarters here. Monday, Nov. 6, Last Day To Pay Richmond, Tax Monday, Nov. 6 is the. last day on which taxes can be paid on citv. improvements. City Treasurer Will G. McVay announced Thursday. In order to accomodate taxpayers who wish to get their taxes in before the time limit is up and thus avoid the penalty of 10 per cent, the city treasurer's oiTice will be open Thursday evening and Monday evening, until. 8:30 o'clock. GOLD HOARD IS MOVED . CHICAGO. Nov. 2. The great hoard of gold in the West, it was said today had been moved into the new sky scraper of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. The exact amount behind the forty-two-inch steel vault walls was not announced. The bank's latest statement showed gold holdings . of $516,737,187, although a large part 5 it is stored in Washington.

Revolt Discuss Success

Harding's Birthday Topped Off by Golf; Health is Excellent I By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. Nov. 2. President Harding today celebrated tho 57ti anniversary of his birth almost as quiet ly and simply as the average American citizen observes a birthday. There were no indications at the Whit House of anything mors than just an ordinary day in the life of the chief executive of the land. The presi dent's plans called for his appearance at his office at the regular time, the customary noon . period devoted to meeting -visitors in the capital from the towns and fcamlets of America who consider the. moment when they grasp the president's band and hear hi wor-1 of greeting the climax of their visit; luncheon, and then perhaps a few hours of golf over the course of a nearby country club. Because Mrs. Hard ing still is confined-to her bed, althqugn recovering from her recent ill ness, there will not even be a birthday dinner-party but the president1 will spend the evening with her. Day Not Forgotten The fact that today was his birth day, however, was not forgotten by the close friends of the executive or by the nation and the world at large. All day long the beginning really was yesterday, telegraph wires at. the White House ticked and messenger boys arrived carrying messages of birthday greetings, many of them from rulers and leaders of other countries. Close acquaintances of Mr. Hardin? remarked today on the recent improve ment in nis physical condition. A month ago, the strain of two years for it was just two years ago today that Mr. Harding was elected to the presidency had become noticeable. A summer of continuous work without a vacation, the troubled industrial situa tion and finally Mrs. Harding's illness had increasd the strain. Tension Lessens v Adjournment of congress, adjust ment or the major industrial contro versies and the steady progress toward recovery made by Mrs. Harding, allow. ed the tension to lessen. Heeding the advice of his physician the president ior a montn has been taking things easier, has devoted more time to rest and has spent more time on the golf links. . The result according to associates or the president is that Mr. Harding i3 in better physicial condition on his 57th birthday than he has been for month and is looking forward with zest to tackling the problems, to come with the reconvening of congress. RAIL OFFICIALS SEEK TO CUT PAY SCHEDULE CBv Associated Press CHICAGO,' Nov. 2. Abolishment of time and on-half overtime pay, which applies after eight hours' work, and alteration of rates of pay and rules applicaple to some phases of the work of -its engineers-, liremen, conductors and road service trainmen were sought before the United States labor board today by the Chicago and Alton railroad. Brotherhood repre sentatives were present to oppose the request ,of the management. - - - DEFENSE MAY NOT y CALL MRS. PHILLIPS By LANSING WARREN . LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 2.Mrs. Clara Phillips may not take the witness . stand In her own behalf, in her trial on charge of murdering Mrs Alberta eMadows with a hammer, it was belie'ved today. uerense Attorney Harrington ere ated doubt .that he would permit her to testify when he announced he .intends to complete his case today or tomorrow. Harrington is also said to fear Mrs. Phillips would be seized with a nervous breakdown if she takes the stand. He refused to say whethei he would call Iter. ,

LAW HOPEFUL OF U. S. EHTRY INTO LEAGUE Would Have American". Help in Chaos

(By Associated Press) LONDON, Nov. 2. Prime Minister Bonar Law In an address to & meet-. ing of women in the Drury Lane theatre this afternoon reiterated that his ' policy was one of, tranquility and stability. - "As regards foreign policy," ho added, "I venture to express the hope that America may gradually tak an inter est in the League of Nations In some form or other, and may gradually feel it Is her duty to help in the chaos in which the war has left the world." Our relations with France must be the keynote of our foreign policy." the prime minister declared. "As to the position in the Near East -what I hope for from the conference is that there may be a settlement which will give peace in that part of the world and which will enable us to brine our troops back and cease spending money in those regions." Must Cut Expenses. As to the home policy," continued Mr. Bonar Law, "the most Important thing is to cut down expenditures. Without that there can be no reduction in taxes. We most maintain our naval position," the prime minister declared later, "and we must retain forces adequate for the security of the empire. The strength of this country, said Mr. Bonar Law, "depends as much on its financial and Industrial position as it does on its arms and in weighing the danger we must take the one into consideration as wen as the other." The prime minister epitomized his policy in the declaration: "I repeat that is one of negotiation. There are times when it is good to sit still and go slow." Mr. Bonar Law announced that he had received a friendly message from the head of the Italian gov ernment and he added he had replied on behalf of England reciprocating that friendly interest. Real Cause of Change Mr. Bonar Law said Lord Balfour had asserted that the coalition had been once destroyed, that was not a true picture of the situation, however. ''The real cause of the change," he added is that the people of this coun try everywhere felt that under Mr. Lloyd George's rule, we dont know where we are today and cannot tell where we will be tomorrow. . 'The former prime minister is a ma.. of tremendous energy and surprising vitality. Whenever any big question or emergency arose he undertook to deal with it. That is not my idea of fulfilling these important functions. My idea is that of a man at the head of a big business who allows the work to be done by others and give general supervision. That is the change we mean to make." "1 think it is a great mistake to suposse that the new and younger man m the government will not do the work with equal efficiency." HOOPER FLAYS FORD, HEARST AND GOMPERS FOR RAILROAD VIEWS ("By United Press) CHICAGO, Nov. 2. Referring to Edsel Ford and "his papa" as author ities on "railroad deficit" Chairman Ben Hooper bitterly arraigned "the new triumvirate of. the living "wage " In a statement Issued here. The statement was a reply to-criUc-Ism of the labor board for Its recent decision which classified the "living wage" as a basis for fixing the salaries of railroad men as a "dream." Hooper named Ford, Gompers and Hearst as the members of the new triumvirate backing the theory of the living wage. Hooper declared that the "new tri umvirate" had been virulent in its criticism of the majority members of the board for their refusal to adopt the theory of the "living wage" and lavish in its approval of A. O. Whar ton, dissenting member of the board. The majority opinion stated that if the theory was put into practice every railroad in the country would "be wrecked. ... - Refers to Ford Road Edsel Ford was quoted as saying that application of the theory would only cause a deficit "for a while." Hooper referred bitterly to Henry Ford's Detroit, Toledo and Ironton railroad. "Edsell Ford should speak of rail road deficits as one having authority," he said. "A few months ago his papa bought a little road. . The road is now piling up deficits despite contrary reports." : ' Hooper declared that Compers opposition to' the labor board was sincere and "perfectly understandable." - C'auTis Expediency . "The attitude of the Hearst Syndicate of papers is not quite so clear," he said." "Their advocacy of the relaxation of restrictions against, foreign immigration cannot be construed &s friendly to high wages for common lab or. - The position of this syndicate bears many of the earmarks of political expediency and this is an unsafe foundation for an economic policy." Hooper then came to the defense of the board's decision. "The board in its action on this question has not only served the best interests of the country in general bu. has saved labor from the folly of soms of those who posed as its friends. "A wage award which would wreck the roads would ruin the employes. '