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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-04
NEW CHAMBER
Of COMMERCE TO
f. INCLUDE OTHERS
Proposed Building on City
Property Opposite Cossitt
Library Would House Also
Two Exchanges.

A new Chamber OF Commerce build
ing, large enough also to house the
Cotton exchange and the Merchants
to the structures in the downtown por-
tion OF Memphis
The new Chamber OF Commerce will
be built on the lot at the southwest
corner of Monroe avenue and Front
street, il plans now under consideration
mature. The city owns the lot, which
is directly across Monroe avenue from
the Cossitt library. 1t would not be
difficult to lease the ground for the pur-
pose OF erecting such Bemicivic build
ing, II Is understood
The location would be ideal for the
purpose In the heart of the down
town district, directly overlooking the
Memphis harbor and the Mississippi
river, 1t is doubtful II lot could be
chosen which would more nearly meet
all demands.
The present home Of the Chamber OF
Commerce on Monroe avenue, between
Main and Front streets, has grown too
cramped for that bustling organization.
1t already has been announced that the
Cotton exchange would move from its
present quarters In the Exchange
reason assigned Is that the present ex-
change is too far from the cotton Of
fices practically all OF which are on
Front street, The determination to To-
| cate somewhere south Of Madison
avenue" has been expressed by the di-
rectors of the Cotton exchange. Mon
roe and Front meets this requirement.
w. II. Fitzhugh, president OF the
| Chamber of Commerce, asked about the
erection of new building for his or
ganization, said Wednesday: II have
nothing to say for publication at this
| time"
| 1t Is known, however, that at least a
portion-probably 100 feet by 1870 feet
! of the City's lot at Monroe and Front
has been considered and also consid-
erably talked about by officers OF the
Chamber of Commerce.
II is probable that details OF the plar
| have not been worked out. Yet 1t IL
regarded as certain that should th'
deal go through for a new building u
| would be erected to house only tht
Chamber of Commerce. the Cotton ant
| Merchants exchanges and would no
be revenue producer In other words
no office rooms excepting for those or
| CARNATIONS. would be rented or pro
vided for
! Developments3are expsated within tn
i next few days, which Will shed NOR
| light on the project.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-04
LODGE PROTESTS
THAT HUN TREATY
TERMS ARE OUT
Business Interests Declared
to Have Received DoCu-
ment Ahead of State Off
GiaIS.

WASHINGTON, June A statement
in the senate by Senator Lodge, chair
man Of the senate foreign relations
committee, that he had seen in the
hands of the business interests of New
York, copy Of the treaty with Ger
many, given out by an American rep
resentative at Paris but withheld by
the state department from the senate.
occasioned sharp debate. The incident
was finally closed when Senator John
son urged that the debate be ended
and the woman suffrage resolution be
brought up.
The first suggestion that the treaty
text was available in New York was
made by Senator Borah, Republican Of
Idaho, when request was made by
Senator johnson. Republican of Cali
fornia, that his resolution, asking the
state department for the text, be al
LEVIED TO go over until the woman suf-
| frage amendment was disposed OF by
the senate. n fffG
| Senator Swanson asked the authority
] Tor this statement and 1t was then
that Senator Lodge announced he had
seen the treaty. Senator Swanson said
| an Associated Press dispatch stated
President Wilson had agreed to not
make the treaty public at present, and
| argued that the johnson resolution
would amount to a request that the
| pl esident break his word. Publication
abroad he said, was probably due to
the fact that some one else had broken
| faith.
Senator Swanson urged that the reso-
| luton be referred to the foreign rela-
| tions committee Senator Lodge said
| that would be farce.
People were given these copies
| abroad" he continued.
| "Some may have been mailed. Yet
| We are told that this Is delicate ques-
| ton
Criticises Wilson. =
Senator Swanson said neither the
| British nor French parliaments had
been given official copies.
| Because Germany brolf faith is nc
| reason for the senate to ask the presi.
| dent to break faith" said Mr., Swan.
son, adding that tho committee coulc
| retary of state and learn why the tex
is not public.
Regardless of any agreement, I as
sumo that when the president learn!
that New York interests have it II
their possession, the president will M
longer. feel under any obligations t.
keep faith"
Senator Borah interrupted. II thinl
the treaties in New York did not conn
from the Germans
Senator Swanson suggested that tn
committee investigate.
II don't want any investigation" salt
Senator Borah II want the presiden
to know that those people in New Yor
are using 1t. in a semipublic way TO
Their private Information.
IF the president made an agree
ment not to give 1t out, there is n
reason now why the president shouldn'
advise us Of that fact, II it Is fact
II 1t Is true that copies have gone int
the hands of special interests. l thin
the president would feel relieved OF hi
agreement and give US the treaty"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-04
LANDING REPORTED
AT COSTA RIGA

SAN SALVADOR, June 4.-American
marines have been landed at Punta
Arenas and Port Limon, Costa Rica, be-
cause of the revolution against the gov
ernment, headed by Gen. Tinoco, ac-
cording to dispatches printed in news
papers here.
The revolt is believed to be endan-
gering the lives and interests of Amer
leans in Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
The revolution in Costa Rica has been
going on for the last two months but
has been attracting considerable at
tention in Central American countries
for the past four weeks. Forces said
to have been recruited from. political
exiles formed bands along the Mica
raguan frontier near Lake Nicaragua
and advanced southwark, clashing on
several occasions with forces command
ed by Joaquin Tinoco, Costa Rican mill
lister OF war. The fighting has been
restricted almost entirely to the noun
famous country near the Nicaraguan
border, although recently skirmishes
farther south have been reported. The
situation Is obscure, owing to the fact
that reports from Costa Rica have been
Of 4 conflicting nature. sPunta Arenas
IS 4 port on the Pacific coast Of Costa
Rica, and is the Pacific terminus OF
the railroad extending across Costa
Rica to Port Lfmon, which is the most
important harbor on the Atlantic side
Of the country.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-04
EXPERTS AS MEDIATORS
AT PEACE PARLEY

PARIS, June 4.-Experts OF the Unit
ed States, France, Great Britain and
Italy on the invitation OF the American
peace commissioners are expected to
meet as soon as possible to exchange
views regarding the answer to the Ger
man counter-proposals ...
President Wilson conferred today with
the American commissioners and ex-
perts. Their role would be that Of me-
diators.
Great Britain favors number of
concessions, while France remains firm
In her stand to make no concessions.
At the suggestion OF President VIII
son the Italian delegation held meet
ing today to discuss the German coun-
proposals, French experts also were
In session.
The commissions on various subjects,
such as reparations and economics,
probably will meet within 36 hours to
render reports to their respective dele
cations.
II Is believed that as a result OF the
steps taken today the reply to the Ger
man proposals will be ready within "a
hours.
II Is understood that the Americans
are not adverse to minor concessions
but not to the extent favored by the
British.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-04
REPORT MARINES
LANDED IN COSTA
RIGA IS DENIED
Washington Officials Say No
Detachment in Neighbor-
hood Reported Scene i, Of
LANDING.

WASHINGTON. June 4.-No in
formation regarding the reported land
ing of American naval forces in Costa
Rica has reached either the navy or
state departments, and Secretary
Daniels said today he doubted any
landing had been made. If any men
were sent ashore they were sailors, as
the only marine detachment in the vi
cinity Is the legation guard in Mica
ragua, and officials said it could not
be moved without specific authority
from Washington.
Only two American warships are near
Costa Rica. They are the monitor Ozark
at Bluefields, Nicaragua, and the gum
boat G. Machias at Amapalas, Hondu-
tas. Commanders Of these ships have
authority to acton their own initiative
In protecting the lives and property Of
American citizens.
1t was said no report of attacks on
Americans in Costa Rica had been re-
eeived here since bomb was exploded
under the American legation building
at San, Jose two weeks ago. No one
was injured by the explosion and no
prders were issued then for the landing
Of naval forces. The Tinoco govern
ment has not been recognized by the
United States and the legation building
Is In charge of the American consul.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-04
NATl0N-W WIDE PHONE
STRIKE THREATENING

WASHINGTON, June As. ]. Kon-
enkamp, president Of the Commercial
Telegraphers' Union Of America, said
here today he believed the Atlanta
strike would spread until 1t has as
sumed nationwide proportions and re-
suited in tieup OF the countryh tele-
graph and telephone communication.
"'The primary reason for the trouble
now threatening through the Atlanta
strike" said Konenkamp, "is the fall
ure of the wire administration, through
Postmaster General Burlsson, to ap-
preciate the force of and carry out the
labor policy of President Wilson"
The postoffice departments wire con-
troll board announced that reports
reaching II from Atlanta showed that
the sympathetic strike of telegraphers
was confined to few individuals and
was not general
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-04

PARIS June 4-The council of four met this forenoon
Experts on territorial questions and reparaons met with the
council understood that the clauses Of the Austrian peace
treaty dealing with repaatons now have been completed Inc
atmosphere circles full of expectation today as to
possible modification several clauses of the treaty with Ger
many nothing tangible expected to develop until the out
come of Joint meetings of allied experts becomes known 1t
expected of these meetings will be held tomorrow Az
meeting of the council of four this afternoon President Will
made another effort bring about agreement as to the
principle of the reply to the German counerpoposas but the
meeting ended without agreement
is understood Premier Clemenceau maintains firm a
tude against any revision of the treaty
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-04
GRAND PARADE WINS
ENGLISH DERBY EASILY

LONDON, June 4.---Grand Parade was
tho winner Of the English derby, owned
by Lord Glanely. is a son OF orby me
horse which won the derby for klcnard
Grand Parade In the antepost WAGERING
was % to /, but as the time for the
race approached no was taken up ny
many bettors. VINO reared a good mar
vest.
Buchan, the second horse, was 70 !
In Inc betting and Paper Money. who
finished third was to l.
The bookmakers are the greatest
gamers by the result, as the pubiics
money was largely on The Panther.
who Is also the son OF celebrated
American owned horse. August BEL
stakes in 1918 and the st. Leger the
nreyious wear.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-04
WOMAN SUFFRAGISTS
CONTINUE CONVENTION

NASHVILLE, Tenn, June t. (Spl}-
Whether the state suffrage convention
should recess for the purpose Of attend
ing the suffrage hearing in the Second
chancery court In body today, caused
some heated arguments among the at
tending delegates at the morning ses-
sion OF the suffragists.
1t was finally decided to continue
with the program. Gov. Roberts well
combed the ladies' and addresses were
made by Mrs. Prudence Simpson
Dresser Of Galiatin: Miss Charl o. will
liams and Mrs. j.. D. Allen, both OF
Memphis.
Mrs. Robert Beattie,s vice president for
West Tennessee, In the absence of Mrs.
Leslie Warner state president, who is
recovering from a serious Illness.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-04
RAIDS IN CHICAGO
For BOMB SUSPECTS

CHICAGO, June 4.--Half dozen men
are in custody today as bomb suspects
following night OF activity on the part
Of the federal agents ard city detectives.
Several raids were maze on halls re-
puted to be places for radical gather.
ings. In one Of these raids It was said
explosives were found. in addition to a
mass of anarchistic pamphlets gathered
in several places. Both government
agents and the police declined to give
details regarding the suspects:
From Daniel Col5in, arrested several
days ago, 1t was said partial con-
fession had been obtained indicating
connection Of Chicago radicals with
others In the East in q bomb plot OF
wide ramifications. Collin, said to, be
an italian, admits being an anarchist
for four years, according to the police.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-04
COSTA. RIGA IN
THR0ES OF REVOLT

SAN JUAN DEL SUR, Nicaragua,
June 4.-Trsvelers arriving from Costa
kIcA report an extremely bad state OF
KffAirs in that country. There nave
been uprisings In Alajuela and Cartago.
Many Nicaraguan residents have been
placed in jail and many OF them
flogged, according to the reports.
II is stated that Salvador Cerda, a
pyonsinent cattle dealer, ON being placed
"a Jail asked the protection OF the
American minister. For this he was
severely flogged, 1t is, asserted. ana
rnr5Icai attention was denied him.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-04

Tennessee Partly cloudy. local show-
ers Thursday.
sissippi-Generally fair.
Alabama and extreme Northwest
Florida - Generally fair: Thursday
showers.
Arkansas---C1oudy, probably showers
Thursday.
Kentucky - Partly cloudy; showers
Thursday.
South Carolina and Georgia-Unset-
tied; probably showers Thursday, 8
North Carolina-Showers Wednesday
night and Thursday, except fair IN
northeast portion,
virginia-Fair. except showers Thurs
day in southeast portion.
Louisiana Generally fair. NJ
Oklahoma probably showers
In east portion
East and West Texas-Fair tonight
and Thursday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-04
ANTISUB FLOTMLA Il
IS DUE AT PORT

The u s. navy antisubmarne flotilla
ought to weigh anchor in the Missis-
sppi river off Memphis Wednesday aft
ernoon.
According to message to Lieut., G..
N. Weichelt, In Memphis, the flotilla,
headed by the destroyer Isabella, left
Helena, Ark, at am Wednesday.
The Isabella is in command OF Capt.
T. H. Vinson.
The flotilla is under the command Of
Lieut.. Commander Berrien and consists
of two 110-foot seubmarine chasers and
a submarine, the KS, in addition to
the destroyer. Three giant seaplanes,
which also are part Of the flotilla,
have been in Memphis since Sunday
awaiting the arrival Of their sister craft.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-04
ALI PARIS WALKS;
STRIKE IS. CAUSE

PARIS, June 4-Paris walked to
work this morning, no subways, tram
cars or taxi busses being in operation
because OF the strike here.
Reports Tuesday seem to indicate
the strike was becoming worse ana was
showing tendency to gain in all trades
where there are outstanding differences
between the employers and men, Al
though there were some 35o,0oO on
strike in the Paris district Yesterday It
was said early today the number might
be 500, 900 before night. Everything Is
proceeding with the most perfect cam
and there have been no untoward in
cidents
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-04
DIRECT BOAT LINES
TO LATIN AMERICA

WASHINGTON, June 4,--Plans for
the establishment of direct steamship
lines connecting American Atlantic,
Gulf and Pacific ports with South and
Central America were laid before the
n-American Commercial Conference
here today by Chairman Hurley, OF the
shipping board They call for direct
lines from New York to Brazil, Argen-
tina and Chile; from New Orleans or
Mobile to the west coast of South
America, and Seattle and other Pacific
norris to Western South American ports
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-04
WHISKY RUNNERS
KNEW FEDERAL
OFFICERS PLANS
Investigation Into Liquor Sit
uation in Memphis Tipped
0ff-LiQuOr Trade Re-
SumeS Its Normal Lines.

There amt a thing in 1t. Just lay
low for few days and the investiga-
tion will be stopped"
That was the word passed down the
llne TO the smaller bootleggers and re-
tail agents OF the men who are or
ganised for running whisky into Mem
phis in violation Of state and federal
laws. The word went out more than
month ago. The results seem to
show that the men higher up In thia
open defiance OF the laws knew what
they were talking about
II any further investigation is made
by agents Of the federal government,
outside Of the work of the regular
forces OF the marshal's office and OF
the United States revenue service 1t
will be on orders direct from the de-
partment OF justice at Washington, Also
steps probably will be taken to prevent
publicity as TO the departments plans,
II has been rumored for more than
week that someone connected with
the illegal liquor traffic got to- one
OF the Investigators sent from Wash
ington. They learned that the invests
CATION was in progress and knew more
about II than the United States district
attorney and were able to keep the
other agents, who were not to be app
preached in any improper way, from
getting at any facts which involved
the men who are directing and financ-
ing the illegal liquor traffic. the men
whom II has been sought TO reach for
the past IL months
Big Fish Still Safe.
There is little indication that the gov
| ernment officials are In possession OF
| any evidence against the principals in
| the system OF bringing liquor into Mem
phis or the wholesale handling Of 1t,
Officers OF the revenue department.
1 \ 49,. IL rEt,aH AV,N ~ RAaA
| wants office have succeeded recently
only In running down the small boot
| logger, the men who deal In pints or
quarts Some Of these men are being
tried daily In the United States court
| Others have been caught occasionally
by the sheriffs deputies or by the po-
| lice and have cases pending IN tine
| criminal courts, But not since the arr
rest OF f. A. Laughter In July, 1917,
by Mr.. Trezevant has any OF the men
suspected Of being at the head OF the
wholesale end of the business been
caught.
| About 20 men, most OF them known
to be connected with the illegal liquor
trade now, and who have been connect.
ed with 1t In the past, we're suininonea
to appear before the grand Jury Mony
day They wsre not .,sl, called a,.nss ,n. wns INV
taken TO Indicate that II had been de.
cided 10 defer the investigation until
come later time
Meanwhile In spite OF the knowledge
that the investigation was In progress
during the past month, the activities
OF the bootlegging fraternity apparently
showed no dlminution; Those VINO were M
athirst had little difficulty In securing
something to drink, Current prices Ok
"shorty" remain practically unchanged,
and az quart of reasonably good liquor
NAV be producer in the CUSTOMARY. Ways
and at the customary price, about $feo
a bottle
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-04
Austrian Peace
Mission Leaves
For Paris

ST. GERMAN, June 3. tBy the Asso-
ciated Press. )--Dr Karl Renner, head
Of the Austrian peace mission, accom-
panied by three OF the leading mem
bers Of the mission and two secre-
taries, carrying 60 copies Of the allied
peace treaty In German, French and
Italian, left ST German for Parts last
evening, In Parts they will take a
train for Innsbruck. there TO meet
members OF the Austrian government.
DR. Rennar viii arrive IN Innshrtck
return 10 81. Germain Saturday
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-04
TRAINMEN TO TORONTO.

brotherhood OF Railroad Traiumen who
have been in convention here since
Nav 4 will hold their next triennial
convention in Toronto. Canada, It was
announced by President VIM. G. Lee.
An insurance board and committee
to present the wage scale to railroad
administration officials at washington
wiii he elected at the closing session to-
morrow, Members OF the executive
board elected today are: j. W.
Rhoades, Toledo, o.; r. J. Powers, Oak
land, Cal, II. Walter Brockwell. Onta-
rio, Canada. IT. W. Donnelly, Tucson,
Ariz., and j. r. Donavan, OF Boston,
Mass
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-04
NEW YORK RUSSIANS
ARE NOT TO BLAME

NEW YORK, June Anew York po-
lice have no evidence to support the
theory Of Pittsburgh detectives that
the anarchists responsible for yester-
days bomb explosions acted under or
ders from the Russian radical head
quarters at 1873 East Fifteenth street,
this city, according to a statement made
at police headquarters today.
II was said the house In question,
which is known as the Russian Peo-
pies Home" has been under constant
surveillance since last March when 1t
was raided and 1854 persons were ar
rested. -Four of these individuals were
deported. Since that time, the police
say, they have had no evidence the
house was being used as the head
quarters of the terrorists.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-04
CUBAN EDITOR DIES.

HAVANA, Cuba, June 4,-Don Nich%
olas Rivero Muniz, dean Of Cuban jour-
nalism. and for "a years director OF the
El Diario de la Marina, one OF Havana's
oldest daily newspapers, died here to-
day He was 70 years of age.
Senor Rivero yesterday received a
cablegram from Madrid notifying him
Of the bestowal upon him by King Al
fonso of the title Of marquis.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-04
TAX RATE MAY FALL IF
ASSESSMENTS INCREASE

NASHVILLE, Tenn, June 4. (Spl)--
According to A, V. Louthan, chief tax
statistician OF the state board of equali-
zation, in statement issued today, the
tax rate in Tennessee may be reduced
are increases in assessments In the re =
naming counties In proportion to those
noted already In six counties.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-04

=
Federal agents today searched every
known rendezvous of radicals in Chi
cago for clues which may lead to the
arrest OF the persons responsible for
the nation wide bomb outrage.
Evidence showing that some Of the
radical literature used by the conspir-
ators apparently had been printed In
Chicago led officials to believe the en-
tire plot may have been planned in this
city.
Proprietors of IL radical printing
shops were taken into custody and
questioned by federal agents. One Of
the printers confessed that Russian,
whose name he does not know, but
whom he can identify. came to his shop
recently and gave the order for the
radical circulars found in connection
with the wholesale murder program.
The suspect also told of other litera-
ture of the same character having been
turned out by other shops. Later. the
printers were released, but will be
closely watched.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-04
TWO HELD GUILTY.

Nat Bowman and w. L. McCool, for
mer railroad switchmen, were found
guilty Wednesday by jury in the
federal court. Of larceny from an in
tcrstate shipment. Thev were accused
Of having stolen a number Of automo-
bile tires from a freight shipment. The
Jury reported after having considered
the case since Tuesday noon.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-04
GREAT YAM CROP.

IRRELEVANT, Tenn, June I. (Spl)-
The biggest sweet potato crop on rec,
ord for Carroll county evidently viii
follow the planting Of the largest acre
ers are still setting their plants In the
fields. They have been retarded In
their work by the continued rains, but
II is said the crop as planned in the
main will be put out. Many farmers
will grow potatoel instead OF cotton
and other crops. rhe famous Nancy
Hall variety is being planted altogether
In this aection
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-04
CARPENTER is HURT.

SAVANNAH, Tenn, June L. (Spl)-
John Rhone. local carpenter, was
thrown from ladder when the walls
of an old livery stable caved In with
him while he was tearing 1t away, and
dislocated his ankle and some bones in
his foot He also lacerated his knee
ali OF which will make him cripple
probably for life, as he is about go
wars If aoe