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RADICALS ASK CHEAPFMEY; BATTLEJS ON East Fails to Grasp Western Issue

By MARK srLLTVAJT WASHINGTON, D. C. Nov. 10. Even with the plain results of the election before our eyes, the country generally fails to see the thing that -was the chief cause of the radical part of the result. Even more conspiclously do they fail to see what it portends for 1924. Because the South is contented with cotton at 24 cents a pound, and because the manufacturing East is pros perous with everybody employed at rising wages, these two parts of the country have not opened their eyes to what Is happening in the agricultural West and what Is rapidly crystalizing as the main issue for 1924. West of the Missouri river, in the wheat and potato country, and to only a slightly less extent in the cattle rais ing territory there is a condition of business distress and political radical Ism so extreme that the rest of the country refuses to take it as seriously as the facts are. In the writer's recent campaign trip through parts of thy territory the stories about local banks and individual business in actual or Incipient bankruptcy were so extreme that one hesitated to print them with; out investigation and verification. Schools Remain Closed Among other things, I was told that in some counties of Montana the schools would not open this fall because the farmers could not meet the taxes to support them. In this wheat and potato territory, and because of this condition the issue that all the local candidates talked about and that all the people wanted to hear about was not the tariff, nor prohibition nor foreign relations nor any of the other issues that the East talked about and heard about. The issue in this wheat, and potato territory was deflation and the Federal Reserve board in short, the national system of currency, banking, and credit. The farmers in this territory blame their troubles on the policy of deflation and that was what they wanted to talk about and hear about. The Republican candidates told them it was the Democrats who were responsible, because the deflation was begun while Wilson was still president in 1920, and was carried out by a federal reserve board, whose mem-' bers were appointed by a Democratic president. The Democratic candidates in turn told the farmers the Republican administration was responsible because most of the actual drop In prices happened after President Harding was elected. , Governor Harding Hit. Both parties more or less agreed that the "goat" was and is Governor W. D. G. Harding, of the Federal Rererve board. Thus Governor Harding and not President Harding was the issue of the campaign in the west to an extent that the east knows nothing about. One political result of the election is that Governor Harding almost surely will not be re-appointed by President Harding. To do so would merely . store up for 1924 added resentment against the Federal Reserve board as a whole, and the system as a system. To yield to this angry sentiment b7 throwing Governor Harding overboard may not be ideal Justice, but political expediency, .looking among other things to enabling the whole Federal Reserve system to weather the storm, probably will cause Governor Harding of the Reserve board to be a martyr to his duty as he saw it But this Is merely an incident, what Is more serious is that this western country Is in precisely the same mood that gave rise to Bryan and Bryanism and the demand for cheap money in the early nineties. And in all probability a similar expression of this kind of mood is what we shall have m iva That is the fundamental meaning of the radical victories in the West. Ford Outstanding Figure At the moment the outstanding fig ure In this connection is Henry Ford, the manufacturer by various utter ances and by his weekly paper, which appears to be distributed to the buy era of Ford tractors and Ford cars Dy the regular Ford agents, preaches a steady doctrine of suspicion against banks and bankers and holds out the idea that gold must be displaced as the basis of currency. This suggestion meets perfectly the prejudices of fanner who want cheap or money to pay their taxes and the interest and principal of their mortgages. Ford also gives the Idea that he can run the railroads more cheaply than the present private ownership and freight rates is the second of the two issues which the western farmer is talking about The writer has no knowledr? whatever of Mr. Ford's plans: but it is a reasonable prediction that in 1924 Ford will enter, or will be entered by the radicals, in the presidential primaries of both parties with the idea of first making as big a cleavage as possible among the Republicans and then actually getting the Democratic nomination. Can't Convince East The East almost wholly fails to see this economic and political condition in the West. Even when, after visiting the wheat country you come back east as far as the corn and hog country, you find business men. editors and politicians reluctant to be convinced. The prices of corn and hogs are stiH fairly high and that prevents realization of conditions where wheat, potatoes, oats and cattle are the chief crops, but although some farm crops still bring reasonable prices, and 'although all manufacturers are busy with rising prices for their factory output, any open minded person must realize that In the country, as a whole I we now have a badly balanced indus- ( Please .Turn to Page Seven)

Legion Officer Says Prospects of Bonus Cannot be Bettered

(By United Press) INDIANAPOLIS. Nov. 10. The new congress cannot be any more favorable to a soldier bonus than the present one, Lemuel Bolles, national adjutant of the American Legion, said today, expressing his private opinion. He re fused to speak in behalf of the legion on the Bubject, however. "Both houses of congress passed the adjusted compensation bill,' Bolles said. "That was what we wished. The bill was vetoed. We cannot ask more of congress with regard to the compensation, except that the new mem bers approve it as readily as those now in office." HOUSE COMMITTEES WORKING ON MEASURE FOR SPECIAL SESSION (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Nov. 10. With congress called by President Harding to convene in extra session Nov. 20, members of the house appropriations committee were- scheduled to meet today with the aim of having several of the appropriation bills ready for the house by the beginning of the regular session immediately following on Dec. 4. Dur ing the two weeks of the extra Bess ion, the call for which was issued by the President last night in accordance with an announcement at the White House early this week, the House is expected to devote its attention" to the ship subsidy bill, while sub-committee of its appropriations committee, work on the supply bills which form the most important task of the regular ses sion. It was in view of getting an earlier start in an effort to clean up important legislation including the appropria tion bills, by next March four when the sixty-seventh congress - must ad journ sin die, that the , call , for an extra session which the President's proclamation said was made necessary by public Interests has been generally approved by Republican leaders in congress. Important Bill While there has been no definite out line of the nature of the president's lecommendatlons to- be presented to the extra session, the senate has sev eral important bills pending for action, Including the Dyer anti-lynching bill, already passed by the house, and it is considered probable that the ex ecutive will make some definite recom mendation as to changes in the trans portation act at the outset of the session. Postponement of action on the ship subsidy bill was agreed to by the president at the last session on the assur ances of party leaders that it would be taken up without delay when con gress reconvened and It was the opin ion of the latter that the house would proceed directly to consideration of the bill at the extra session. ' GAPT. J. L. SMITH, 84, STATE'S OLDEST 33RD DEGREE MASON, DEAD Captain Joseph L. Smith, 84 years old, died Friday morning at 11 o'clock at his home, 2110 East Main street He was the oldest honorary thirtythird degree Maion in Indiana, He is survived by his son. Elmer S Smith, of this city; three daughters, Mrs. Harry C. Shaw, Alma Smith and Emmajean Smith, of this city; three grandchildren, Russell Smith, of Day ton, Martha Louise and Walter Smith, of this city, and one great grandchild He was born in Hamilton, Ohio, Feb. 18, 1S38, and came to Richmond In 1858. He was employed at the Gaar shops. In 1861 Capt Smith enlisted in the Thirty-sixth Indiana Volunteers, Com pany F. After serving three months he was made a captain, and then he enlisted for three years. He was mus tered out in 1S64 and re-entered the employ of the Gaars until 1870, then was appointed deputy sheriff under W. H. Study. He served in this capacity for four years. He became sheriff in 1874 and served until 187S, Cap't. Smith married Martha June Storey, at Columbus, Ind., Dec. 13 1870. He was In the furniture bus! ness here from 1879 until 1892, the firm being known as the Smith and Dunham company. He was afterwards engaged in the insurance business. He then served for a period of 12 years as assistant postmaster. He was a member of the Grace M E. church, Webb lodge, F. and A. M King Solomon chapter, Richmond Commandery. Knights Templar, Indiana consistery of the Scottish Rite, and an honorary member of the Su preme Council. He was also a mem ber of the Sol Meredith post of the G. A. R. Funeral services will be conducted at the residence at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. Friends may call Sunday afternoon and evening. SO Cent Boost On Ton Permitted On Ohio Coa (By United Press) COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 10. An in crease of 50 cents a ton in the price of special sizes of coal m Ohio is per mitted under an order issued last night by the state fuel administration. The order will not affect the "fair price ruling of the administration on run-ot mine and regular lump sizes of coal. Nineteen Held. In Toledo In Election Law Cases (By United Press) TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 10. Nineteen people alleged to have violated the election laws were to be given hear ings in federal court this afternoon They were arrested on warrants sworn out by a private detective, charging that they secured sick and absent af fidavits for persons who had not reg istered, in order to increase the reg istration.

First Lady of Ohio is-Mother of Ten Children

i Mrs. A. Vic Ohio's new first lady will be Mrs. elect and mother of 10 children. Her Republican candidate. and friend of SUPPER AND DANCE WILL END ARMISTICE DAY HERE FOR VETS Armistice day will be observed in various ways by the citizens of Richmond, Saturday. There will be no general celebration, such as took place in 1920. but a supper will be given by members of Harry Ray post and the American Legion auxiliary in the post club rooms, at 6 o'clock Saturday evening. A dance in the Coliseum in the evening will conclude the day for the former service men. . Sunday morning, members of Harry Ray post will attend services at the Grace M. E. church, where Rev, A. H. Backus, the pastor, will apeak. Issues Proclamation. A proclamation calling on all the citizens of Richmond to observe Arm istice day by a two-minute cessation of labor ,at 11 o'clock Saturday morn ing, was given out by Mayor Lawrence Handley, Friday. The proclamation follows:. . Notice. Whereas, it is fitting that Armistice day should not be permitted to pass without some action by the public in commemoration of the' day and the hour that meant bo much to the na tion as well as the whole world, there fore be it ' " Resolved, That the citizens of Rich mond are called upon to cease all activities of a business nature for a neriod of two minutes on Saturday morning, Nov. 11, 1922, at 11 o'clock. I a n 4 An vine fhol tim rv oil r n vrri gnrl 1 fire bells chime out in glad acclaim the fourth anniversary of . the order to "cease firing." May all good citizens reflect on the lessons taught by the great World war and make anew the resolution that the sacrifices and trials of that war shall not have been in vain. Given this tenth day of November, 1922. LAWRENCE A. HANDLEY, Mayor, Richmond, IndianaChicken Supper. The chicken supper for all former service men, American" Legion, members and their families will be given at the assembly room of the. K. of P. building, at 6' o'clock Saturday evening. At the close of the supper, a short talk will be given by ' Rev. W. A. Stokes, a pastor of the First Methodist church. A reading by Mrs. Stanley Reed and music by Paul Kring will make up , the remainder of the evening program. Dancing will start at the Coliseum at 8:30 o'clock. DR. F. A. BOLSER DIES FOLLOWING OPERATION (By Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 10. Dr. F. A. Bolser, of Newcastle, for the last four years 'second vice .chairman of the Democratic state committee, died here today following an operation for stqmach trouble. Dr. Bolser was about 58 years old. During the administration of Samuel M. Ralston as governor ojt Indiana, Dr. Bolser served on the state veterinary board. Mr. Ralston on Tuesday was elected United States senator from Indiana. Dr. Bolser was well known in sporting circles, having been a 6tarter on the grand circuit four years. TWO IRISH CIVILIANS IN GUERILLA FIGHT (By United Press) DUBLIN, Nov. 10. Two civilians were killed as Irish insurgents spread guerilla warfare through Dublin today. ' Volley after volley was fired by Rebels into Porto Bello and Wellington Barracks at Midnight. Streets echoed all night long with the sound of firing. Citizens barricaded their stores and homes, bringing back scenes of the 1916 rebellion. Free State troops, whose leaders a few days ago declared the republicans were "whippI" retaliated against the raiders, by dismantling the Suffolk Street Insurgent headquarters after a six hour fight. -

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V' -" t rtilYTI ITmiImi Donahey. A. Vic Donahey. wife of the eovernorhusband defeated Carmi Thompson, President Harding. i Leader of Mexican Rebellious Factions is Reported Killed (By Associated Press) MEXICO CITY. Nov. lO-The round up of the rebels who have menaced the power of President Obregon has now snuffed out the life of General Juan Carrasco, leader of the rebellious factions along the west coast and particularly in the state of Sinaloa." He was killed yesterday ; together with seven of his men in a battle with federal forces at Guamuchilito in the state of Durango. Not long ago it was ing a union with General Murgijia, the rebel leader, who was captured and executed Jast week.. ... . - The announcement of the passing of Carrasco came to the war office last night from General. Juan Torres, federal commissionT in the Durango region. The government soldiers surprised Carrasco and the remnants of his band of 360 men quick scattered after a sanguinary encounter in which several were killed and five taken prisoners, along with a quantity of military supplies. Federal troops are pursuing those who got away. General Torres reported . that his casualties in the combat amounted to only two injured. ELECTION PRESENTS UNUSUAL SPECTACLE IN HOUSE AND SENATE ' The unusual spectacle of an electorate expressing preference for Republican representation in the house of representatives and Democratic representation in the senate is pre sented in the election results in the sixth congressional district of Indiana. I - : The eight counties of the ,'sixth dig' trict gave Elliott, Republican candi date for senator, a plurality; of 2,442 and Falston," Democratic candidate for senator, a'plurality of 1,581.. Beveridge, Republican candidate for senator, oarried the same counties which returned pluralities for Elliott

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(Please Turn to Page Sixteen) Weather Forecast FOR RICHMOND AND VICINITY By W. E. Moore Fair weather followed by increasing cloudiness tonight of Saturday. Moderate temperature Saturday. Slowly falling barometric pressure will cause general moderation in the weajher for the next 36 hours. It will be rather cool tonight. Temperatures Yesterday -at Pumping Station. Maximum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .'.45 Minimum 27 , Today. Noon .'. '. 51 Weather conditions Weather continues fair south of the Great Lakes. It is cloudy over the north and central plain, states with rain in a few localities east of the Rocky mountains. An extensive storm covers the western states. It is causing heavy rain in California and moderate rain1 over the Rocky mountain states. It is getting warmer over the western plain states. Heaviest frost of the season occurred thi3 morning. The temperature was below freezing in Wayne county. For Indiana, by the United States Weather bureau Fair tonight and Saturday, except somewhat unsettled north portion rising temperature. Pa id Circulation Yesterday, was 12,043

G.O. P. MARGIN It! HOUSE 20, IN SENATE 11 Democrats Gut Down Majorities

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Nov. 10. There will be 20 more . Republicans' than Democrats in the next house of representatives and 11 more Republicans than Democrats in the new senate, un less results indicated by practically complete returns are overthrown. In the house the Republican major ity over the combined Democrats and scattering vote will be 17 while In the senate it will be 10. In the present congress the Republicans have a house plurality of 166 over the Democrats and a majority of 165 over all. In the senate the Republican major ity over the Democrats Is 24 with no scattering votes. The lineup of the new . house heretofore including 225 Republicans and 207 Democrats, was changed to 226 Republicans and 206 Democrats today through a change in tecnnical party affiliations by one of the successful candidates in Tuesday's election. Changes Affiliation. , Representative Guy E. Campbell, of the thirty-sixth Pennsylvania district," who in the past two campaigns has run as a "Republican-Democrat," but who has been called heretofore on the official house membership in the roll of Democrats, requested the house clerk to list him hereafter as a Republican. The request was complied with, making the party division of the new congress, as compared with the present division: Present congress Senate. Republicans, 60; Democrats, 36; Farmer-Labor, 0; Total, 96. House1 Republicans, 296 ; Democrats, 130; Socialist, 1; Vacancies, S; Total. 435. New congress Senate Republicans, 53; Democrats, 42; Farmer-Labor. 1; Total, 96. Houses Republicans, 226; Democrats, 206; Socialist, 1; Independent, 1; Farmer-Labor, 1; Total, 435. RALSTON'S PLURALITY ,35,272, FINAL COUNT; TIE III LOWER HOUSE BULLETIN (By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 10. The Re publican party may control the lower house of the Indiana general assembly by four votes according to a check of the standing of state legislative candidates made today. The first unoffic ial returns indicated that each party had elected 50 representatives. It was discovered this afternoon that insteady, of electing three representatives from St. Joseph county, the Demcorats had elected but one, and that the Republicans had named two. This would give the Republicans 52 mem bers and the Democrats 43 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov. 10. The plurality of Samuel M. Ralston, Democratic United States senator elect, over his Republican opponent, Albert J. Beveridge, is 35,272, according to complete but unofficial returns frora the entire state. William A. Henry, Socialist senatorial candidate received 11.473 votes. Election of the entire Republican state ticket with the exception of auritor and supreme court clerk, seemed certain today, as more complete returns were received from the various counties. Democratic leaders entertained hopes for a while that one and possbly two of the apellate court judgeships might pass to their party. All four Republican candidates wer in the lead today, however, with small. complete vote for senator as tabulated by the Associated Press. glve3 Ralston, 55S.987; Beveridge, 523,71o; Henry, 11,473. This was the only office-on which complete returns had been received, but on all the other offices, the vote as sent in by correspondent, included so many precincts as to make the total indicative of the final result. A check of the legislative candidates today failed to change returns of yes terday, which showed that the Demo crats and Republicans will each have 50 members of the lower house an.l in the senate the Republicans 32 and the Democrats 18 members. The tie in the lower house is causing much spec ulation as to the choice of the import ant post of speaker. Vote Not Determined The law provides that the secretary of state shall call the house to order but it has not been definitely determ Ined if he can cast a deciding vote In a speakership contest. The defeat of the Republican candi date fo auditor and supreme court clerk seemed inevitable when with less than 90 precincts still unreported the Democratic candidates for thes offices have seemingly Insurmountable pluralities. The vote from 3,305 pr. cincts gave Robert Bracken, Demo cratic candidate for auditor, 513,21 votes to 499,013 for W. G. Oliver, Republican incumbent, a lead of 14,203 for Mr. Bracken. The same precincts gave Z. T. Dun gan, Democratic nominee for clerk ot the supreme court a lead of 37,07i$ over Patrick J. Lynch, Republican who sought re-election. The vote was Dungan. 532.519; Lynch, 495,443. Figures on the contest for stat treasurer, gave Ora J. Davies, Repub lican incumbent, 509,495; George De Hority, Democratic candidate, 472,069,

a lead for Mr. Davies of 37,426.

C. C. Dill Youngest Member to Occupy Seat in New Senate

(By Associated Press) SEATTLE, Wash.. Nov. 10. Clar ence C. Dill, Democrat, of Spokane, whose election to the United State senate is indicated by incomplete returns, will be the youngest member when he takes his seat March 4, it is said here. Mr. Dill, who was 38 years old three weeks ago, is a bachelor. Besides Ernest Lister, former governor, he is the only Democrat to win in a state-wide contest in Washington since the Populist wave and the ony Democrat ever re-elected to congress in the state. George Turner of Sp kane, the only other Democratic sen ator in the history of the state was put .in by a fusion of Populists and Democrats in the legislature in 1897. Mr. Dill was born near Frederick town, Knox county, Ohio, and was graduated from Ohio Wesleyan1 uni versity in 1907. He has been a school teacher and a newspaper man. Jlis profession is the law. Basis of Campaign "I based my campaign largely on the seating of Senator f Truman H. ' Newberry, of Michigan," said Mr. DHL "That I conceived to be the weakness in the armor of my Republi can opponent. Senator Miles Poindex ter. "I gave the people a pledge that if they would elect me I would go back to the senate and work for the un seating of Newberry. I assume that older men in the senate will take the lead in this fight.' SPOKANE, Wash.. Nov. 10. Retire ment to private life that he may do work with which his public duties have interfered was given out as the future plan by retiring United States Senator Miles Poindexter, believed devited by C. C. DilL .his Democratic opponent, in Tuesday s election. . MORTON HIGH FLAG AND POLE DEDICATED APPROPRIATELY TODAY Due ceremonies marked the dedica tion, Friday, of the flagpole presented Morton high Bchool by the graduating class of 1921. Towering fully 75 feet, planted in a firm, concrete base, the pole stands out as one of the most Im portant improvements' to the grounds. The" entire student body of over 750 students witnessed the dedication along with members of the G. A. R-, school board and other civic organiza tions. " A brass choir, composed of Garth Pilgrim, Marian Thomas, James Mulli gan, Ralph Stanley, Donald Chenoweth, John Jones, Burnell Abel, Norman Pilgrim, John Lacy and John Fancher. played America, and the students joined in on the second verse, opening the flag raising exercises. The flag was raised by Theodore Henderson, president of the student council, assisted by Virginia Harris Harold Malone and Reba Morgan, also members of the council. The brass choir played the Star Spangled Ban ner while the flag was slowly raised to the top of the pole. Presentation of the flag was made by Harold Stamback, alumni president (Please Turn to Page Seven) GERMANY IS PICKED AS POINT TO START WORLD REVOLUTION (By "Associated Press) MOSCOW, Nov. 10. The Third In ternationale was told last night by Zinovieff, chairman of the executive committee, that the way to world revo lution ie through Germany. He was not very optimistic of communist prog ress in other parts of the globe during' the last year, but he said the movement had made tremendou. strides in Germany and predicted that the next few months would bring "sur prising happenings" in that country. Regarding the United States the sov iet leader declared that some progres had been made toward the world revolution despite persecutions, and ths very thorny paths which communis leaders and their followers have had to travel. He admitted that the move ment had lost ground in England, say ing the situation there was considered almost hopeless. Zinovieff was sim ilarlly pessimistic as to the communist chances in Hungary and China, anJ that the position of the movement in Italy and France was discouraging. Optimistic Reports But optimistic reports have been r ceived from Japan and also India, h declared. Great results already have been achieved In India, and much to follow, he asserted, at the same time placing South Africa and Australia on the list of countries where the Communists have made progress. HAGERSTOWN PETITION GEFORE COMMISSION (Special xt The Palladium) HAGERSTOWN. Ind.. Nov. 10. A petition jointly presented by the town of Hagerstown and the Interstate Public Service company, asking approval of an electric service contract entered into by the town and the company, was presented to the Indiana Public Service commission Thursday. It is expected that the commission will soon set a date for the hearing of the case. At a special meeting of the town board Wednesday night an ordinance ratifying the contract with the Interstate company was passed. Under the terms of the contract the company will furnish electric service to Hagerstown from its plant at Connersville at a rate which is 2 cents per k. w. hour less than the town has been paying for the last two years.

ALLIED ACTION

HINGES UPON TURKANSWER 1 ..... 1 . . Soviet to Adhere to Moslem Pact 1 t : 1 i BULLETIN CONSTANTINOPLE, Nov. 10. The allied high commissioners this afternoon handed a note to the Angora government representatives here demand ing the repeal of all measures relating to the customs, the public debt and the sanitary and other services which conflict with the capitulations and the stipulations of the Mudros armistice agreement of 1918. BULLETIN " CONSTANTINOPLE. Nov. 10. Ismet Pasha, Turkish Nationalist foreign minister, left here this afternoon at 12:50 o'clock for Lausanne to attend the peace conference scheduled to begin there next Monday. He was accompanied by Dr. Riza Nur Bey and a suite of military, financial and economic experts. . The foreign minister told The As sociated Press he - was sincerely anxious for peace and was confident of achieving it If the allies adopted a reasonable attitude. CONSTANTINOPLE. Nov. 10. Brit ish troops continue to. protect the Yildiz palace which the sultan now is occupying. Last night the sovereign received Sir Horace G. M. Rumbold, the British high commissioner, and expressed to him appreciation for the protection afforded by the British. LONDON Nov. 10. No one in Eng land seems to know whether the situation in Constantinople is better or worse. The news that has trickled through since the Turks cut the cable near Chanak has been of a vague na-, ture and the air is full of disquieting rumors. The Daily News nas the report that the Angora government has asked the 6oviet government at Moscow whether the Russian Bolsheviks "will adhere to the Russo-Turkish military agreement in the event of war." This report said Moscow had replied affirmatively, but the correspondent, who filed the despatch, understood that such adherance would not take the form of lending troops to the Turks as the Soviets fear that this would affect Russia's Individual Interests with other nations. Reports Conflict. Some newspaper reports declare the troubled conditions in Constantinople are becoming worse, while others report improvement, but none convey the impression of reliability. On the whole, British sources of information declare matters are getting worse r t Constantinople and French sources report improvement It is understood that military plans concerning the near east were discussed in the British war office yesterday. The cabinet will meet tb's morning at 10 o'clock to consider Britain's position in the near east Apparently the crista at Constanti nople 13 getting neither better nor worse. Every one seems to be simply waiting to see what reply the Angora government will make to the demand that the Turkish Nationalists comply with. the Mudros and Mudania convention. Upon the reply hinges the question of whether allied commissioners will declare martial law in Constantinople. Offers Repudiated. Paris has a report that Ismet Pasha, nationalist foreign minister has begun to take "sounder views" and has offered to co-operate with the allies in certain administrative matters in the Constantinople region. But according to diplomatic news in the Daily Telegraph, the allied commanders are unable to take such offers seriously as they are no sooner made at Constant!-, nople than they are repudiated at Angora. The various powers have not yet agreed on what to do about getting thet Near East peace conference at Lausanne started. The nationalists continue to clamor for getting down to business on scheduled time next Monday, and the French apparently want to accommodate them, but the British feel a postponement is highly desirable. The text of Russia's reply to the invitation of the allies for the soviet plenipotentiaries to attend the Lausanne conference merely during the discussion of the straits has been received here. It reiterates the views expressed by Foreign Minister Tchitcherin in his note of Oct. 20, contending that the exclvsion of Russia from the whole conference proves the allies have decided to deprive Turkey of the fruits of her victories. Ask Participation The reply proclaims the soviet gov? ernment is in effect a sort of protector of Asiatic nations and insists that the Moscow government and the governments of the Ukraine , and of Georgia should be given lull participation at Lausanne. ; The Russian note demands a quick answer but it la stated here that the allies' most likely, will not send a re ply to Moscow, leaving it up to Russia to attend the conference or stay away, as she wishes. Meanwhile although Ismet Pasha apparently remains in Constantinople, Ham id Bey, Angora envoy there, has started for Smyrna with several legal and financial advisers. He will be Joined there, it is understood, by Is met and other members of the delegation and all of them will then go to Lausanne together. Negroes Shoot Worker In Cincinnati Bakery (Br United Press) CINCINNATI, Nov. 10. When an employe ran to call police as two negroes attempted to hold up a bakery here early today, the intruders shot him dead and then fled.