Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 93, Number 15, 17 January 1923 — Page 1
MOOT) AIXABI t i AND SUN-TELEGRAM VOL. XCIII No. 15 Palladium. Est 1831. Consolidated With Sun-Telegram, 1907. RICHMOND, IND., WEDNESDAY EVENING, JAN. 17, 1923. SINGLE COPY, 3 CENTS
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BRITISH MUST ASK LONDON ABOUT DEBT Deny Negotiations Are Ruptured
(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 17. The Brit
ish ana American debt commissions
have reached a point in their negotiations -where it is virtually agreed no further progress can be made until
the British commissioners have re
"turned to London and conferred with
their government.
The two commissions will hold an
other joint meeting tomorrow, but it
is expected to constitute only a leavetaking preparatory to the departure of
the Britsh from Washington.
They will sail from New York Saturday, and any attempt to establish even a tentative agreement as to the terras of settlement of the British
debt is expected to be delayed for sev
eral weeks. Despite the exchanges
which have taken place since the ar
rival of the British group, .it was indi
rated today in authoritative quarters
that no result had been produced of
a character positive enough to war
rant concrete recommendations to
congress for amendment of the fund ing law. Differ on Interest.
While the points of difference be
tween the commissions continued to
be carefully guarded today by mem
bcrs of both, indications were that they were confined largely to the
question of interest rate. A rate o
three per cent was reported to have
been suggested by the British commission and also approved by the British cabinet in considering the negotiations Monday. While the British are understood to have been able to show that this was about the average rate .on government loans in normal times some members, at least of the American commission are represented as feeling that it falls too far below the rate now paid by the American government on money borrowed and advanced to Great Britain.
Nation's Juliets
Hurry To Answer Aged Sivain's Call
BLUFFTON, Ind., Jan.. 17. "She
loves me, she loves me not." quoth Oscar Noe, 65 year old Don Juan, today, as he read letters from all' parts of the nation in reply to his newspaper
advertisement for a fourth wife. All of the fickle fair sex subscribed to Oscar's proposition that man is monarch of the household, that the woman must not snore above a whisper, must come when called, go when sent, speak when spoken to. Oscar tossed on the wave of uncertainty between Detroit and Cincinnati, while he read leters from other far away cities. From Green Bay, Wis., came an answer to Oscar's heart call. It was from Flarence Campbell, 17 year old girl just out of boarding school, who said she met the qualifications and wanted to know what Noe had to offer. "I have graduated from L. H. S., and am especially versed in domestic science," she wrote, "having finished a course of four years. My friends consider me very beautiful as well as extremely pleasant. "My sister tells me I do not snore and my mother has often remarked that I am very obedient and quiet.
"In your answer, please give me a
brief description of your appearance. Your age does not mater."
ATTEMPS NEW WAGE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
MINERS, OPERATORS
NEW YORK, Jan. 17. Bituminous
coal operators from several states and officials of the United Mine Workers of America, shifting their conference from Chicago, met again today in an
attempt to negotiate a new wage agree
ment to supplant the temporary agree
ment on which basis the strike of last
summer was settled.
Phil H. Penna, of the National Coal
association, is expected to head the operators' delegation. John L. Lewis,
president of the Ifaited Mine Workers
of American, Phillip Murray, vice-
president, and district officials of the
organization will arrive this afternoon,
The conference is expected to continue at least a week, and beginning tomorrow will include representatives of
both the anthracite and bituminous in dustries.
LONDON", Jan. 17. It was emphat
ically stated in official quarters today I
that there has been no rupture in the negotiations at Washington regarding the funding of the British war debt to the United States, the conversation being. it was declared, merely suspended. Stanley Baldwin, chancellor of the exchequer, is expected to return here to consult with the cabinet in regard to the development at Washington, but it was said there was no reason to suppose that he would not return to the United States at an early date after such consultation. Concessions Made Officials here point out that both sides have made concessions and that there is now only a email margin of difference regarding the interest on the debt, and the number of years
over which the payment is to be spread. Mr. Baldwin is understood to feel that he would not be justified in continuing the negotiations without obtaining the cabinet's approval of what has already been accomplished, which could hardly be effected by the exchange of cablegrams. It is believed the situation will be further clarified when he is able to expound in person other views of the United States regarding the operation.
BLAZE IN BALTIMORE CAUSES HALF MILLION
LOSS, THREATENS CITY
MEANS OF RAISING MONEY FOR INDIANA BONUS BEFORE HOUSE
BALTIMORE, Md., Jan. 17. A repetition of the conflagration of 1901 when practically the entire downtown section of this city was destroyed was threatened by fire early today when two five-story brick buildings in the heart of the clothing and warehouse district were destroyed. The loss was estimated at approximately $500,000, partly covered by insurance. There were no casualties. The cause of the fire has not been determined. The fire started in a building at the corner of Lombard and Sharp streets
shortly after 1 a. m. within a short
distance from the 1904 disaster. The building was occupied by the Dry Goods and Clothing firms of the Wearwell Pants company, Furst Brothers and the Hopkins Array and Navy com
pany. Fanned by a high wind, tha blaze spread to an adjacent building housing the Joyner-Witz company, manufacturers of hat. Firemen Handicapped. The flames had made such headway that six alarms, calling out all available apparatus, were sounded. Cold and ice greatly handicapped the fire fighters and while efforts were made to check the flames, several other fires of minor character were reported in different 'sections of the city, necessitating the sending of apparatus there.. When it was seen that the two buildings could not be saved the firemen concentrated their efforts on the surrounding buildings, mostly warehouses. Slight damage by smoke and
water were reported by the latter own
ers. At 3 a. m. the fire department offi
cials reported the flames under control, although most of the apparatus
WITNESS MUST
CONTINUE TALE
OF KIDNAPPING Dozen Others Called
to Testify
(By Associated Press)
BASTROP, La., Jan. 17. Judge Fred
M. Odom today overruled objection of
counsel for E. N. Gray, a witness in
the open hearing investigation into the
kidnapping and slaying of Watt Dan
iels and Thomas Richards, hooded klan
victims, and directed that Gray should
continue his testimony begun yesterday.
However, he said that Gray would
not be required to answer questions
that might involve statements of possible incriminating nature.
C. W. Barnett, as counsel for Gray,
halted proceedings when Gray was re
called to the stand today with the announcement that because of certain
newspaper dispatches, taken to indi
cat that Gray might be made a defendant in criminal action, he would decline to answer further questions "for the reason his testimony might be used to incriminate him." Challenged Protests Howard Warren, special state's attorney; Attorney-General A. V. Coco, and his assistants challenged the rights of the attorneys to protest against the questions. They contended that in the present procedings the right to decline to answer questions rested with the witness himself. Nearly a dozen other witnesses, including Fred L. Carpenter, parish sheriff, were to testify today. Gray took the witness stand yesterday after a half dozen other witnesses had testified as to various alleged incidents in troubled Morehouse parish during the last six months. Two witnesses testified regarding a visit said to have been made to a church near Mer Rouge by a black robed and black hooded delegation. The witnesses, G. W. Walker and J. W. Hayden, said
the delegation declared it spoke in the name of the "vigilante committee," and asserted that they recognized Dr. B. M. McKoin, former mayor of Mer Rouge, and a man named Kirkpatrick as members of the party. Saw Victims, Testimony. Gray testified he saw an automobile truck with two men apparently held prisoners by a blackhooded figure pass
his home on the evening Daniel and Richards were kidnapped. Other witnesses yesterday told of the appearance of the black hooded band with the two captives at Collinstown and of their moving around to-
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wards a road leading to Lake LaFourche, where the bodies of the men recently were found. Thus far the automobile truck In which Daniel and Richards were last seen has been generally described but not positively identified. Three witnesses yesterday testified about a certain model vehicle and each gave corroborating testimony. The attorney general's staff early today announced th among the first witnesses to be called ai today's proceedings would be Sheriff Carpenter. What he will testify to was not given out.
There were about 18 other prospec
tive witnesses summoned for today.
JUDGE PECK LEAVES
CINCINNATI COURT; MENTION CANDIDATES
INDIANAPOLIS. Jan. 17. Means of raising the money to pay a bonus to Indiana World war veterans were under discussion by the house of representative today. The house sitting in committee of the whole had under
consideration the bonus measure i was kept in readiness in fear the blaze
which would give each veteran a bo-1 may break out again as the buildings ?uis of ?lo for each mouth in the eer- j contained much inflammable material. vU-e. Revenue for the bonus payments bv BALTIMORE. Md., Jan. 17. Only a special tax on every female or malejtne gray granite walls of Rock Hill of voting ape was proposed iu anccilege at Endicott City, near here, amendment which was under discuss-jtne iast 0f the notable Howard county ion at the noon adjournment. Con- j catholic institutions remains standing sideratkm was resumed later in the j t(Kiay as a result of the fire last night
(By United Prss)
CINCINNATI. Jan. 17 Names of
Benson W. Hough, of Delaware, Robert E. Nevin of Dayton and Judge Thomas H. Darby, of the Hamilton county common pleas court, were mentioned today as likely candidates for appointment as judge of the United Stated District court here. Judge John Weld Peck, incumbent has resigned effective April 3, first day of the April term of court. Ills reasons are a desire to resume the active practice of the law; the necessity of devoting more time to personal affairs; and the irksomeness of the confinement of the office. ' Judge Peck was appointed Nov. 5, 1919 by President Wilson. He succeeded the late Judge Howard Hollis-ter.
SCATTERED ELEMENTS OF DEMOCRATIC PARTY ARE BEING REUNITED
By PAUL R. MALLON WASHINGTON, Jan. 17. The scattered elements of the Democratic party are being re-united' through secret conferences now being held in Washington. Definite congressional and popular policies are being decided upon so
that a united program may be carried;
out between now and the 1924 presidential election. First William Jennings Bryan cams to confer with the board of directors of the party, Senators Underwood,
Harrison, Robinson and Simmons, who formulate the congressional policies of the minority. William G. McAdoo, who is visiting his father-in-law, Wood row Wilson, has met these congressional leaders and attempted to sway them to con
certed action, bringing the view of the Democrats from the far and middle western regions. As a result of these conferences two
points' are being considered: j 1. Delayed legislation so as to make an extra session of the new and more progressive congress passible. 2. Dropping the Harris bill which would force appointment of three Democrats on the American debt commission which is conferring with the British. . . McAdoo believes, it is learned, that if the Democrats allow congress to adjourn in March they will lose their
greatest public . forum in which th7ycan present their policies to the people, until next December. In connection with the Harris bill, it is contended' that it wold be better to let a Republican congress "go it alone." '
Go Half on "Date"
Expenses, Advice to Young Shebas (By United Press) CHICAGO, Jan. 17. "Sheba" and
her "Shiek" will go it 60-50 on all bills for amusement, if the recommendations of Dr. N. N. Bundesen, Chicago health commissioner, are followed.
Bundesen today declared that the
return of the "Dutch treat" between boys and girls would be one of the greatest factors of correcting the mor.
als of the modern flapper.
Girls should pay their own way.
Bundesen said. "Mothers and fathers should not allow daughters to go out with young men unless thev have
money enought to pay for half of the
entertainment.
"We know the greatest temptation
a girl has is caused through the lavish
young men who shower gifts upon
her.
"Such attentions place her under an
obligation. This obligation should be removed. '
"The average girl earns enough to
pay her expensces and if she cannot
pay for her amusements she is living beyond her means. "I talk to thousands of girls, social
outcasts, and I know that if they had paid their own way their lives might
have been different.
"It is the girl today who has the distorted values, who places a bit of jewelry or a dress as more important
than her future or her life."
American Women Will Operate Medical Station
To Fight Disease Outbreak
(Hy Associated Press)
ATHENS, Jan. 17. American wo
men will install, finance and direct the largest medical quarantine station
in the. world on the island of Macro
nisi, thirty miles south of Athens, in; an effort to cope with the unprecedented outbreak of disease among Near East refugees in Greece. Dr. Mabel Elliott director of the American Women's hospitals, today arranged with the Greek government to take over the entire island and equip it with facilities for handling 10,000 refugees at one time. The island, ten miles long and two miles wide, is now uninhabited, but Dr. Elliott plans to Eet up 2,500 tents and the necessary disinfecting plants and soup kitchens. Eecause of the pressing emergency, Dr. Elliott has guaranteed to have the
station in operation within six days. Its director will be Dr. Olga Stasney, of Helena, Ark., who will have at her disposal a staff of 40 Greek doctors and nurses. The cost of the project is estimated at $100,000, which will be defrayed by the American women's hospitals in addition to their other refugee work. Dr. Elliott was recently appointed general medical director of all American relief work in Greece and the islands. She practiced medicine at Ben
ton Harbor, Mich., before coming to Europe.
FIVE CHILDREN DIE OF SUFFOCATION; HIDE
. FROM FIRE IN PRESS
(By United Press) BINGHAMPTON, N. Y., Jan. 17.
Huddled together in a clothes press, where they had sought refuge from fire, five children of Mr. and Mrs, Joseph
Kokalis were found dead of suffoca
tion today. Firemen who penetrated
the flames that had cut off the chil dren after their parents, cut and bleed
ing had been found outside, were
forced to smash open the press. Josie
oldest of the little group, whose ages ranged from 13 years to 2 years, had
propped a chair against the door in
vain effort to keep out the deadly
smoke and fire.
Flames had licked their way to the
press, which was charred on the out
side but within there was evidence
all the children had died from breath
ing the thick smoke. The mother
hysterical with grief was a mass of bruises, while Kokalis was suffering from severe cuts and unable to explain the tragedy. Police believe a lamp exploded.
FRENCH WILL
operate ruhr Valleymnes
German Coal Barons
Arrested, Report
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Weather Forecast
DEALINGS IN ALCOHOL TO BE CURTAILED TO FIGHT LIQUOR TRAFFIC (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 17. Drastic curtailment of dealings in denatured and industrial alcohol has been (redded upon by Federal prohibition authorities as the next step in their compaign to combat the illicit liquor traf-
jfic'. Orders have been issued for 'the revocation of scores of dealers ; permits, among them being that is
sued to one of the largest alcohol producing plants in the country.
BULLETIN DUESSELDORF, Jan. 17. It was
officially announced by General DeGoutte this afternoon that the military operations of the Ruhr occupation now are completely finished,
ESSEN, Jan. 17. The French occu
pational authorities announced this afternoon that they will begin operat
ing the mines of the Ruhr district to
morrow, requisitioning German labor if necessary.
The Ruhr coal and industrial mas-
nates who refuse to co-operate with
tne trench will be prosecuted before a court martial. The sums needed
for the payrolls would be added to
the costs of the occupation, says a
newspaper, which declares France must bear this cost "since the invasion of the Ruhr region violates the treaty of Versailles." Offsets Advantage This expense, the newspaper argues, would thus render illusory any economic advantage that was expected to accrue from the occupation. The claims of international justice should support the mines in refusing to give up trade secrets, if the seizure of records is attempted, the writer argues. Pointing out the economic and financial effects of the occupation, the article concludes: "The French assault has p ierced the heart of the mark. Since the beginning of the occupation it has depreciated precipitately and the end of this development is not yet in sight. Behind stands catastrophe, with hunger and other inestimable distress and with the shattering of national and International economics." BERLIN, Jan. 17. Essen miners today rebuffed efforts of French officers to inspect mines in the vicinity, declared the workers would quit the pits at once "rather than work under bay
onets. BERLIN, Jan. 17. The Berlin foreign office has denied reports circulated by a press association and said to have emanated from French general headquarters in the Ruhr that 25.000 German Reinswehr were concentrated at Muenster. Only the regular garrison of 2.000 Is there, and has not been reinforced. The German war department officially stated that one battalion of infantry, a squadron of cavalry and a motor transport detachment are the only troops at Muenster. The French war office yesterday denied absolutely any knowledge of a concentration of 25,000 reichswehr at Muenster. LONDON, Jan. 17. A Reuter's dispatch from Essen, filed Tuesday says that according to reports from German sources four of th'e Ruhr industrial leaders, including Herr Thyssen. were told by the French authorities at
beaten by a masked mob on the out- Duesseldorf to consider themselves skirts of Goose Creek on the night of under arrest after the magnates had
AUTHORITIES EXPECT TO SOLVE FLOGGING CASE AFTER ARREST
(By Associated Press) HOUSTON, Tex., Jan. 17. Complete solution of the Goose Creek flogging case was expected here toflay following the arrest late last night o" a Goose Creek man. Sheriff T. Binford stated he had sufficient evidence against the man and expected to gain from him the
names of all persons involved.
The man will be brought before the grand jury and will face Mrs. R. H.
Harrison and R. A. Armand who were
which destroyed the administration building and the college dormitory, three story structures. Brother Fellcian, president of the institute, estimated the loss to the buildings at
dav. The bonus measure was the
principal subject before the house. The senate had before it several committee reports. After a spirited debate the senate adopted the report of
fie killing of Senator Cann's bill to Vholih the office of secretary of the red Y insurance 1 he cause of the eaehers retirement fund. Both sen- fire has not been determined, ate and houe hurried their committee The fire was believed to have es-ions Ibis afternoon and were ready .originated in the trunk room on the to leave at 4:30 p. m. for Anderson third floor of the administration. Aid where thev will attend a banquet given j was summoned from this city and sev1 v civic Hubs tonuht in honor of Al-jeral surrounding towns but before It tin .). Owsley, national commissioner j arrived the flames had spread to the i-f the American Legion. ' adjoining building.
. Brother Felician announced today that nearly all of the personal belongings of the stuc .lit body and faculty members had been saved, together with valuable scientific and lab-
i oratory equipment. He also announced
the library containing 30,000 volumes collected by Brothers at Rock Hill during the last sixty years, also had been saved. It was at first believed the library had been destroyed.
JAMES B. WYCKOFF TO BE ARRAIGNED
Jaates 15. Wyckoff, known throughout Wayne county as James J3. Wilson, of the firm of Manlove and Wilson, auto dealers of Cambridge City and Richmond, probably will be arraigned in Wayne circuit court Thursday on a charge of issuing a fraudulent check. Prosecutor Frank Strayer said Wednesday. , Wyckoff disappeared on April 18. 1921, after he had cashed an alleged Tiv fraudulent check for $500. He was arrested in Trenton. N. J., Dec. 14. by Sheriff Wadman and returned to this city, since which time he has been held in the Wayne county jail.
DISROBES KLANSMEN; STARTS NEAR RIOT
(By Associated Press) DAYTONTA, Fla., Jan. 17. Charles Pent, former policeman, shot through the arm by Chief of Police Joseph Osborne when Pent resisted arrest berei last right after he had disrobed two Ku Klux Klansmen on parade, is not seriously hurt according to physicians. Chief Osborne also suffered slight wounds when he was attacked by a crowd. During the parade, participated in by approximately 200 klansmen officers assert that Pent and a compan
ion alighted from an automobile and tore the robes from the hooded men. The klansmh, unmasked, disappeared in the crowd without their identity being detected.
Lake County Issues 5,000 Licenses to Wed in 1922 CROWN POINT, Ind., Jan. 17. For the second time in the history of Lake county more than 5,000 marriage licenses were issued here last year, Herbert Wheaton. county clerk, announced today. Last year. 5.200 marriage licenses were issued, while in 190, 5,600 were issued.
Cleveland Police Search
For Leader of Swindlers (By United Press) CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 17. Po. lice searched today for the ring leader of an alleged gang of swindlers, under arrest 4at police headquarters. Three men and two women are held charged with swindling two men out of $4,000. The gang is alleged to have sold the men diamonds and when they received the money, they are said to have substituted imitations.
FOR RICHMOND AND VICINITY By W. E. Moore Snow and not so cold tonight. Thursday sleet or rain and warmer. . Brisk and strong southeast and south winds tonight. The storm which was moving into the United States over the north Pacific coast is rapidiy overspreading the western states, which indicates cloudy
and warmer weutl er -with snow turn-; nor tn CAlff fV T'lti fnllnWAfl tlV TfJlll-!
perature:; above ireezing sometime'
Thursday.
Temperatures Yesterday at Pumping .Station
Maximum . Minimum Today. Xrw-in
Weather conditions A severe cold (league of nations for settlement, ac-
wave covers Ontario and Quebec, Can- cording t oautboritative diplomatic ad-
MOVE IN EUROPE TO . PUT CRISIS BEFORE LEAGUE OF NATIONS
By A. L. BRADFORD. WASHINGTON, Jan. 17. A movement has been started in Europe to
...30' bring the entire question of the crisis !'-! over German reparations and France's o occupation of the Ruhr before the
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ada, and under its influence, temperatures fell considerably as far south as Georgia and South Carolina. The lowest tempertures during the past 36 hours was 30 degrees below zero at central Manitoba. Heavy snows occurred last night over Fort Wayne and northern Indiana northeastward to Labrador. A warm wave has covered the western states during the last two days. Dodge City, Kan., reported 60 degrees. Denver, Colo., 64, and Cheyenne, Wyo., 54.
For Indiana, by the United States Weather bureau Unsettled weather tonight and Thursday. Probably snow or rain north and central portions. Rising temperatures fresh to strong southerly winds.
Paid Circulation Yesterday, was 12,181
vices here today. The advices state that this movement is taking place in Switzerland. In view of the fact that Geneva is
the seat of the league of nations, it is believed that the desire to have the European crisis brought squarely before the league has its origin with officials of this body. It is understood here that the Swiss government has not yet taken the matter up officially in any wav.; How and when the question would be presented to the league is not clear. While this development causes
great interest here it is not thought a discussion of the crisis ou the Rhine before the league of nations would have any immediate and present effect on the "problem except to focu world opinion on it. But it is pointed out that France certainly would not change her program because of any
! activity by the league and probably ; would not agree to any such interfer- ! ence, while Germany is not a member j of the league.
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It became known here today that Goose Creek clan number four, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan over the signature of its exalted cyclops last night condemned the flogging of Mrs. Harrison and Armand. The kjan denied responsibility for the act and tendered its fullest assistance to the court, the prosecuting attorney and the sheriff of Harris county in discovering and punishing the assailants.
Condemn Practice. The official statement condemns the theory of men taking the law Into their own hands, and advocates enforcement of the law by the properly constituted authorities. That the arrest made last night Is but the first of a series was the sheriff's statement on his return from
Goose Creek. He let it be know that at least three other persons were under surveillance and probably would be taken into custody before another 48 hours. As soon as all links in the evidence have been welded together, he said, it would be presented to the grand jury. Continue Probe Today The grand jury investigation of the floggings will be continued today After adjournment yesterday it was learned that Armand, who has been in Houston under medical treatment since Monday, probably would be called today. Armand's condition was said by physicians to be more serious than that of Mrs. Harrison. He signified his will
ingness, however, to go to the grand
jury and tell his story.
Denial of some of the statements at
tributed in connection with the whip
ping was made by Mrs. Harrison in an interview published by the Houston Post today. She eaid she had not said
men in rvu iviux ivian regalia were
among the whipping party. She de
dared she "did not believe that the
Klan had a hand in it, although I be
lieve it possible that some members of
the Klan were included in the party."
ORDER RUM FLEET TO
HONOR TRAFFIC RULES
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17. The At
lantic rum running fleets will be re
quired to observe the "traffic regulations' of the sea, it was indicated to day at coast guard headquarters. Acting on unofficial complaints, that the flotilla of beverage carriers lying off Ambrose channel lighthtship, was impeding navigation the coast guard ordered one of its vessels to the scene to warn skippers of the runi fleet to observe the legal requirements as to riding lights and anchorage.
reiterated that thj would only obey orders from Berlin. ESSEN, Jan. 17. Directors of German coal mines, having reiterated that, they would abide by the order of the federal coal commissar to deliver no more fuel on the reparations account, were apparently waiting early today to see what the next of the threatened French penalties would be.
It was suggestld at French head
quarters that the mine owners or their
representatives might either be arrested or subjected to heavy fines.
Other penalties said to be In pros
pect were the occupation of further
territory and possibly the confiscation of the mine properties and seizure of
the records.
The suggestion was made here todav
that the coal commissar's order might
be followed by instructions from Berlin forbidding the railway officials to load or transport reparations coal.
DUESSELDORF, Jan. 17. Ruhr
Valley coal operators had before them
today the French ultimatum that if deliveries were not resumed this morning, "the military authorities would take such measures as were deemed necessary."
The. attitude of the German magnates, however, seem to be eptomized in a remark of Herr Thomas, representative of the Stinnes interests at Gelsinkirchen. He said: "We are perfectly willing to go to jail, but under no conditions shaJl we resume deliveries." So far as was indicated in advices received in this city this morning, not a chunk of reparations coal or coke was being sent to France or Belgium by any of the Ruhr mines. It was reported that in some instances shipments intended for south Germany were being diverted westward by the occupation authorities. It was said that deliveries to Italy were continuing. Transmits Orders. At the conference yesterday between the French authorities and thvi operators Gen. Simon said to the Germans: "We have not summoned you here for a discussion but to transmit to you the orders of our government. If you do not see fit to obey them you
will be prosecuted before a courtmartial, condemned and imprisoned." The industrial leaders filed out of the room without uttering a word, but once outside of the conference hall they made no secret of their determination to go to jail rather than submit.
SALVADOR ELECTS MOLINA SAN SALVADOR. Jan. 17. Alfonso Quinonez Molina was chosen president of the republic at the elections held Sunday