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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-03-15
U. s. MARINES FIGHT
JAPANESE IN CHINA
Concession in Tientsin Raided
and Consul Assaulted,
Says Report.
RIGID INQUIRY ORDERED
Clash Follows Harsh Treat
ment Of Americans-Wash-
ington Diplomats Calm.
Special Despatch TO THE Sun.


WASHINGTON. March IA. - Although
details are still lacking concerning the
Japanese-American clash at Tientsin,
China. officials here are confident that
the incident will not prove of such a
character as to arouse feeling between
the two peoples or involve the two Gov
ernments in a serious diplomatic con-
troversy. Both the japanese Embassy
here and the State Department are
viewing the matter calmly and without
expecting international complications.
The only official version so far re-
ceived comes from Paul S. Reinsch, the
American Minister at Picking. He has
cabled that the clash occurred between
American troops and the Japanese po-
lice and civilians at Tientsln, and that
he had sent Willing Spencer, First Sec
rotary of the American Legation. to in
vestigate.
Meanwhile unofficial reports from
Picking state that American marines
were involved and that they raided the
Japanese concession, forced their way
into the Japanese Consulate. wounded
the Consul and roughly handled all Jap
anese they encountered.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-03-15
SHIPWoRKERS STRIKE AGAIN.
Seattle Men object to Reinstate-
ment Terms.

RvArrIE. March 1i.--NNarly 1000
Seattle shpyard workers who have re-
turned 10 work since Tuesday. when a
strike was called of, left their posts to-
day because OF dissaSA faction with the
terms ~ reinstatamenS
The chief cause OF the new walkott
the men said. was the fact the bonus
system was abolished when the men re-
turned to work Determinations also
arg alleged.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-03-15
WASHINGTON RENTS MAY JUMP
salisbury Anti-proateering Reso-
luton Is Set Aside.

Special Despatch TO THE Bun.
WARRINGTON, March 14.-Washlngton
landlords hereafter may charge tenants
whatever they think is a fair price. This
has not been the case since the early
days OF Americas entry into the war on
account of the existence of the "Sauls-
bury resolution" This resolution Justice
Gould OF the District Supreme Court de-
cided to-day is unconstitutional At the
same time Justice Gould upheld the con-
tention that the purchaser OF a leased
property may sue for possession. An
appeal was noted.
The Salisbury resolution became law
when Washington became swiftly over
crowded at the beginning of the war
The influx OF war workers was tre-
mendous and Is only beginning to eib-
side now. The resolution was designed
to prevent eviction and restricted rails
ing rentals by more than 10 per cent
Justice Gould held the resolution did not
come within the scope Of the general
war power OF Congress.
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Start Rigid Investigation.

The japanese Embassy here has al
ready communicated with the State De-
partment. but It is understood this move
Ia merely for the purpose OF obtaining
information as to what happened. II
the clash proves simply a local brawl
1t probably will be speedily adjusted
after placing responsibility and provid-
ing disciplinary measures.
The only factor which may complicate
the situation appears to be that the jap
anese Consul was maltreated This may
necessitate some formal action on the
part OF the United States by way OF
apology to the Government of Japan
First, however, a complete investigation
will be conducted.
1t is realized here that the japanese
lingo press will probably exploit the in
cident and attempt to infiame japanese
opinion against Americans. but II is not
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-03-15
No General Regulation.

Some such corporations have been ad-
vised to file tentative returns and await
an official ruling. Officials say no gem
eral regulation can be laid down and
that judgments will have to be made and
classihod individually.
The Treasury announces that formal
hearings will be given to taxpayers In
every case where the facts warrant, and
IL was said to-day that the smallest indi-
vidual or the most eminent legal counsel
for the largest corporation will find a
hearing equally accessible. Commits
sloner Roper has already announced his
policy employ every means available so
that the scales OF justice may be held
evenly in deciding each case"
The board will be called on to decide
questions involving the general aspects
OF taxation and differentiation OF eco
nomic activities, accounting. forms OF
organizations, trade customs. industrial
management, legal procedure and ad-
ministra ton. Special studies will be
made of such matters as they AFFECT
Federal taxation.
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By the associated Press.
PEK1N, March 10 delayed - Ameri-
can marines have raided the japanese
concession at Tien Tsin, forcing their
way into the Japanese consulate and
assaulting the Consul, according to
dispatches received here.
The trouble Is said to have been
caused by the rough treatment given
American soldiers who became dis
orderly In the Japanese quarter OF the
city. Japanese soldiers drove out the
Americans with fixed bayonets, It Is
said, woundng two of them quite ser-
ously. The next day 200 angry marines
who were of duty paraded through the
Japanese concession and II is alleged
they attacked every Japanese en-
countered. When the marines reached
the Consulate they forcibly entered, It
is reported. and assaulted the Consul,
whose injuries are understood to be serl-
ous
The Consular body is celebrating on
measures to be taken to restore normal
conditions. 1t Is said that feeling Is run
ming high in Tien Tsin.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-03-15
FIVE FEDERAL TAX
ADVISERS CHOSEN
New Board Created by the
Treasury Department In
der Revenue Law.

WASHINGTON, March 14.-Five men,
bers of the new advisory tax board ere
ated by the Treasury Department under
the new revenue law to pass on all ques-
tons at issue under the act a to its In
depreciation and application Were named
by Commissioner OF Internal Rev.
Roper to-day with the approval Of Sec
rotary Glass. They are:
IL. T. S. Adams. chairman; J. L. Ster-
rett, Stuart w. Cramer. L. r. Speer and
Fred T. Field. One other member will
be appointed from the particular indus
try under consideration from time to
time.
In addition Commissioner Roper will
appoint as rowing commission experts
who will be called in from time to time
from various industries and assigned to
temporary membership.
Such men are to present and consider
the application OF questions under cor
sideration to their own Industry. and ir
this way the business and industry OF
the country will be directly represented.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-03-15

PErITcopIAC, y. b. March 14.-Fire
to-day destroyed block cs buildings In
the business section OF this village valued
at $4,000.
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Compensation for Members.

Members of the board receive an an
nual salary OF $4,000 a year. and in ad
dition are allowed all OF their expenses
when In service outside of Washington
for hearings or Investigations.
Or. Adams was chairman Of the excess
profits advisory board, organized by Sec
rotary of the Treasury McAdoo TO aid
the Treasury in Interpretation and ap
plicution Of the excess profits provisions
Of tho revenue act OF 1917.
The new bonrd will give particular at
tfnton to problems arising where differ
ences OF opinion exist between taXpay.
ers and tho bureau. The advisers will in
effect constitute n board Of appeal FOL
final Judgment OF disputed questions.
1t Is proba bic that one OF the first big
problems will be TO solve what is per.
sonal service corporation" Inquiries
from many incorporated businesses
where no clear definition can be given are
pouring in upon the Treasury Depart
ment. The distinction Is not very clearly
drawn and a large number OF cases will
have to be decided
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-03-15
Scene of other Brofls,

Tientsin is divided into the Chinese
city and the foreign concessions-Amer-
lean. British, French, Italian, Japanese
and others. Japanese police rule with
an iron hand in the japanese concession
Il was explained, and there have been
many incidents precipitated with for
eigners on this account. As rule,
however. these Incidents have been OF
such minor character they are not
even reported in the press. The Jap
anese officials here pointed out that they
follow strict methods in repeillng any
semblance Of disorder, and II is thoug''
not unlikely the American marines ma
not have yielded willingly to these
methods. Cases of this kind have fire.
quently occurred in the past
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-03-15
Harsh Treatment the Cause.

The incentive for the raid is said TO
have been harsh treatment melted out
to two American marines by the Jap
anese police the day before. About 200
American marines then obtained leave
from the Legation guard and are said
to have made the journey from Pekin
to Tientsin to avenge their comrades,
according to reports thus far available.
As soon as this report reached Cen
Barnett, head of the Marine Corps he
at once cabled to Col Kane, command
ing the Legation guard at Pekin, for
full details. There are 275 American
marines In the Legation guard. The
statement that 200 OF them obtained
leave to 90 to Tlentsin therefore Is
doubted here, the view being that the
number referred to in the press cable
should have perhaps been twenty in
stead OF 200. Gen. Barnett has promised
to give the substance Of Col Kane's
report to the public as soon as 1t reaches
him.
Mr., Reinsch's despatch indicating that
American troops were involved Is taken
here to mean that members Of the FIJI
teenth Infantry may have participated
with the marines IN the hrawl The
Fifteenth Infantry has been stationed
at Tient7in a long time.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-03-15
METROPOLITAN OPERA

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De Iuca .Nardunes Bada RoSsi Cd Mora nzont
Eye.S:i5 l75C to sO, Butterfly .FRrrar Fornia :
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lius, BealC. Arden: Diaz. Kingston. Monte
santo MardOres. Entire Orch Cond. Papi
Neat Mon. Mat lat 8 (7jC TO so. 1 Oq dor
Garrison. Sundelius; Diaz, Didur. ID 'Angelo
loalll- Bolm Entire Ballet Cond. Montenx
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Caruso. De Luca, MardoneS, Cond. Monteux
lhurs. 81 5, Triple BIZ, Legend" Tempt,
Dancer, ""Shaneuis." PonSelle EaSton Bras
lau; Althousc kingston Chalmers. D'Angeln
Cond MoranzOni.
tri. at <, That's. Farrar, Howard; Diax
Whitehall, Ananian. Cond, NonteuX.
sat. at2 Is, AmOre del tire Re. Mulio; MArti
nell Didur. Chalmers, Bada, Cond,, MoranIoni
Sat. ~ =, CaruHO Jubilee. Act Ill Eiisir Act I
Pa EltaCci. Act Ill PrOphete. Barrentos Mu1io
Mntlenauer; CaruSo, Scott. DeIuca Diaz Mar
donrs. Cnndrs. papi, Moranzoni, Bodanzky
HARDMAN PIANO Used
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Consul Assaulted, snys Report.

believed that responsible opinion IN
Japan can be stampeded without cause.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30
No Further Light
on DIR. Vermilye Case

Harrisburg Pa. Dec. ZS-Mrs. VII
lam Grey Verrnilye left Harrisburg
late today for New York Uut declin-
ed 10 make any statement as TO her
plans.
Major z. 2. Baines. her son-in-.aw.
tonight issued this statement regard
ing various reports in the Vermilye
case:
Having been pressed By numer-
ous newspapers Tor = statement n
regard 20 the Dr.. TerTrilyer case. the
following are all the facts so far as
I know them: Mrs. Vernliye was
Formerly the wife OF B. f. Zinoeh
whom she divorced on July >. 1894. At
Chicago. On May 9. 1893. she married
DR.. Termilye at Hoboken. y. J.. with
whom she has lived ever since in
Brooklyn. y. Y. Mrs. EerrnIlyye has
been visiting at my home IN Harris
burg for the last few months while
Dr.. Terrnilye was engaged n govern
rnent service The relations between
DR.. and Mrs Ternilyye have always
been pleasant so far as I know. Mrs.
Verrnilye left for New York City to-
day hut iler future plans are IN
known 70 ne. Numerous sensational
reports have been published concern
ing Mrs Verrnilye's private life, all
of which i1now are without founda-
tion and untrue
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30
Tells of Frame-Up
Against Capt. Deter

New York. Dec. 29-T1e alleged
plot TO get" Captain Carl ". Det-
zer. charged with cruelty TO Amer
can soldiers AT LIE Mans. was told by
Sergeant Stephen Madden former
first sergeant in the D. c. I. Com
pany. testifying today. through 4
hole dug through a two-foot wall.
ssparating his cell from that Of Ser
geant Frank FIovt. his informant.
According 10 Madden. who was
formerly in the Pennsylvania state
constabulary. Hoy1 told him through
the underground passage. that the
only way for him to get out of
trouble was 20 put the blame on Cap
tain DefZer' Hoyr also informed
him. Madden testified. that he had
got Schmidt Lacey. Yates and other
prisoners 10 make statements in
eliminating Detzer TO the inspector
general
THE witness denied ever having
seen in France. Murray Phillips of
Brooklyn. who testified al the trial
that Madden had stolen 51eo francs
from him on July IS. 1919 in the d. c.
I. prison at lie Mans. and had diy-id :
ed il with Captain Detzer. On that
date. he said. he was a prisoner In
solitary confinement
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30
$500 PER BARREL PAID
LEADERS FOR POISON BOOZE
LAX LAW PERMITS TRAFFIC

New York, Dec. 29.-With six in custody, alleged
rngeaders a conspiracy food New York New Jersey
and New England with poisonous substitution for wiskey
federal. state and city authorities united tonight
vigorous pursuit of the puveyo of the poisonous beverages
which have caused of deaths and hundreds Of
blindness and Illness The of the New York
last night and today is only the first step in widespread
which expected result the capture of at least
of the poison dispensers according the fed
eral officials.
In the meantime the toll death and illness
caused through drinking wood alcohol and other illicit
tons continue New York and adjacent cities
During the day more deaths recorded
from Newark Elizabeth Passaic. Y. j. and from New
York.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30
Hays Asks Indiana
Republicans to Cease
Scraps Within Party

Indianapolis lnG- DEC. -S-Con-
centra1ed Efforts toward serving the
nation al This critical time was urged
upon the Republicans Of Indiana by
VIII II. Haas. chairman Of the Re
publican National committee at a
harmony luncheon mere tody The
luncheon was given by Mr.. HAYS. il
vas said IN political circles. 20 bring
together factions that gave signs of
disrupting the Republican organiza-
lion IN Indiana.
United States Senators Harry 5.
New and James E Watson. Govern
Or James p Goodrich OF Indiana and
4 number of The most prominent Re
publicans in the state attended The
luncheon
This Is 10 time for little things.
We have no time fol- pullings or
hauiings either as against Democrats s
or between ourselves declared
Chairman Hays. We attribute hon
esty- Of purpose 10 the opposition and
urge that The contest between the
Democrats and the Republicans be a
contest oil effort Of service 20 the ma
ton Our politics IS % find out what
IS the very best for the country and
20 dc il first
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30
Death List Grows

In addition TWO men and 4 wo-
man were picked up unconscious on
New York streets and TWO men in
Passaic in a similar condition. all
four being critically i'll tonight from
alcoholic poisoning.
Throughout authorities are aroused
by the eyergrowing list OF deaths and
illness and cooperation was promised
by federal. state and municipal de-
partments. II is said il s Impossible
20 tell how far the raInihcatious Of
the wood alcohol trade extends.
Two Of the most important arrests
made 50 far. according TO federal
agents. are those Of John Ronareili.
Brooklyn undertaken. and Samuel
Saleeby. q brooklyn drugglsl. VINO
are accused Of being the principals
IN the distribution Of the poison
throughout New England. The TWO
men were released tonight on Sz5.-
900 bail pending further examination
and IN the meantime revenue agents
and city detectives are continuing
their investigation as 10 the sources
OF the liquor which the two are ac-
cused OF having distributed
Rornaneli is supposed 20 have OBJ
tanned large quantities OF alcohol on
the ground that he needed IL for en-
balning purposes but where he par-
chased Il has not Vet been learned.
The remaining four men are Adoipn
Panarelli former saloon keeper Car
mine Licenzlato. Medic Deloua AMI
Luigi PGca Italian grocers. PaEarelll
has made a statement 70 The authorities
II regard TO the method employed .oT
the distribution Of the liQuer n New
England. and. ne was stated tonight,
he may be a witness for the govern
reut. Col Porter tonight gave the de-
tails Of the transaction IN which Panar-
eli IS saio 10 nave been the go-oetwee:i
between RoE1aneIh ana Nathan Salz-
oerg, z saloon keeper Of Hartford Ac-
coruing 70 this story. Salzherg got three
barrels OF liquor from Rornanel;i
through PanareIii for which ne pai3
$500. while the go-between was paid
$50 as brokerage commission Roman
ELI is said 10 have supplied seven bar
(continued on paee -coi. I,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30
GOODS At COST
To Woolen CO. Help at
Lawrence
Dissemination Of Mills President
Not Satisfied with Report and
Findings Of Chamber Of commeree
and State Commission - Thinks
Merchants Win Weather Storm

Boston. Dec. 2e-William NJ. Wood
president Of the American Wooden
Company. announced tonight that
the company would go forward II
the extension and development Of
what it is already doing TO secure
and distribute 70 its employees the
necessities OF life al the lowest pos
sible cost. and without one cent of
profit 20 the company" He made this
statement in a letter 10 John II.
Sherburne. chairman OF the state
commission on the necessities OF life.
Mr.. Wood expressed the opinion
that public hearing on his charges
marded by some merchants in Law
renee would be 'fruitiess thing,
leading to no real results" because
Of the time involved N taking testi-
nony. The commission last week
announced that the charges did not
appear 20 be supported by its inyes-
legations. but expressed willingness
70 conduct a hearing
Mr.. Wood made public a letter
from the overseers OF the company s
mills in Lawrence in which they as
sert that ii is common talk among
our employees and their friends IN
Lawrence that when the announce
rnent Of an increase in wages is made
The merchants Immediately boost
their prices
The Letter expresses the willing
ness OF the overseers 10 submit TO the
chamber 3f commerce our convic-
lions ana the large number Of con-
crete cases which have been brought
70 our attention"
In his letter 70 Chairman Sher-
burne. Mr.. Wood said that If the
merchants feel that they have been
xronged and desire 10 have the
whole matter publicly heard. the
Continued on Page Col. p
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30
MURDER CHARGE
Against Nester Wom-
an, Mt. Clemens. Mich.
For Killing Of J. Stanley Brown Last
Wesk-poiiee Seek Man Accom-
piiee-8eiiese Woman Hae Help in
Committing Crime

Noun Clemens. Mica. Dee. "a
warrant for the arrest Of Beatrice Ves-
ter on the charge Of nurdering J. stan
ley Brown. son OF a wealthy Detroit
manufacturer. was issued by Macono
county authorities today as result Of
Information duplicating the woman
given them by Miss Gladys Summit #
Battle Creek Mich
IN requesting police Of many cities
10 search for the Nester woman the
officers also sent ouI a call for the ar
rest OF a man they say nay also have
been connected with the killing II
Brown.
Checking up the story told then ~
Gladys Summit duplicating the Eester
woman officers declared it improbable
that the woman alone could have corn
Euitred the alleged crime. The nan :
name and information connecting him
with the case were withheld here. bIfr
police IL scores Of cities throughout t1e
country have been asked 20 and the
TWO suspects
Creek last Saturday after inviting her
roommate. Miss Summit 70 accom- pany'
her TO Toledo. According 20 Miss sum
init the girl for wi1orr warrant was
issued toda.- was absent from Battle
Creek from last Tuesday Until Weones-
day afternoon and upon her return
placed rnuci- interest in the news Of
Browns death. LATER becoming i1ysteri-
cal and fearful that her name might
be connected with the case.
Miss Summit and Herrick Kendall. I
taxi driver. brought here YESTERDAY tcr
examination. were released tonight aud
returned 10 Battle Creek Dolly sem
nett. detained "A SaRdusky, Ohio. 10
day also was released without further
questioning
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30

The winds of the Atlantic coast
North OF Sandy Hook: Increasing
south winds. reaching gale force
TUESDAY with snow. SANDY Hook n
Hatteras: Increasing south and
southwest winds. probably reaching
gale force with snow or rain Tues
day.
The pressure remains iow aion7
the north border from the Canadian
mountain provinces westward 70 the
Pacific coast.
The weather was colder Monday
throughout the Atlantic states with
ternperatures below zero IN extrene
northwest and the interior north u
New England.
There will ne snow Tuesday an
fair weather Wednesday in the New
England states. The temperature
viii rise through the Atlantic states
TUESDAY and il VIII fall III the Upper
Lake Region Tuesday and the lower
lakes region and the North Atlantic
states Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30

With Waves off st.
Mary's Bay, N. F.
Steamer Anton Van 0riei Fast on
Rocks and Being Pounded to Pieces
Faint Hope Of Rescue BY Steam
er Rushing from ST.. Johns

halifax. y. :. Dec. ee-F'iv.a OF the
survivors Of the crew q he Belgian
steamer Anton van Dr1el we're bat
thing desperately lor lie tonight on
the wreck Of their snip which was
fast being pounded 10 pieces on the
jagged rocks which guard the en-
trance 70 ST. Mary..s Bay, y. F. Their
only hope was that the wreck. swept
necessarily by gigantic. icy combers
would hold together until rescuing
steamer from ST. John S was able 20
reach them II was slender hope
for the Inflated ship had been driven
on the rocks al 4 spot where no YES
sci could approach in safety except
II the calnesr weather.
All day long the fisher folk from
the nearby village Of ST. Shots had
watched the unequal struggle Tor
life from the tops OF the rugged
cliffs which frowned down upon the
wreck They were absolutely power
less TO aid but the fascination of the
impending Iragedy held the specta-
Tors ox the storm swept cItntops un-
iii darkness nd the wreck
The Anton van Driel. laden with
4 cargo OF coal for the Dutch gov
ernment. cleared from Sydney last
Saturday under the command OF
Captain Turnweil. Swept out of her
course by a terrific sea. she was hurl-
ed on ST. Shott's Ledges shortly aft
er ! O'Clock this morning Boats
were Immediately launched and as
promptly dashed TO pieces against
the cliffs by the mountainous waves.
When morning broke the Inhabitants
Of the little fishing village saw i've
men cIingirg desperately 70 The
bridge OF the doomed steamer, while
awreckage ana bodies were tossed
about in the breakers at the loot OF
the cliffs
The steamer ordered from =.
Johns 10 attempt 4 rescue cannot
reach the scene OF the wreck before
tomorrow morning. Reports received
here late this afternoon from St-
Shotts declared there were only sien-
der chances Of the Anton van Driel
holding together throughout the
night