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New-York tribune., 1919-09-01
Advises
4 Check on Exports
William Goldman Says This Is
the Logical Method Of Bring.
ing LO,Uer Prices for Goods

Checking exports of American mcr-
chandlse is the logical method of bring
ing down high prices. according to
William Goldman, clothing manu-
facturer and head of the clothing di-
vision of Colonel Michael FIR redsam's
committee on clothing, drygoods and
shoes, affiliated with the local fair
price committee.
The check on exports" he said,
will come about naturally because
of the low rate of European exchange.
unless the United States government
or group of bankers should decide
to extend large credits to European
countries"
Mr.. Goldman believes the acute mer-
chandise needs of Europe have been
filled, and that further exports in large
quantities are unnecessary.
They serve only to cause a more
stringent shortage of goods here, with
consequent price advances" he said.
Referring TO the work of the fair
price committee. he stated little can be
accomplished by these organizations,
since they have power only to recon-
mend and suggest, and cannot compel
any definite action by retailers or
wholesalers. In apparel lines, he said
it would be impossible to bring down
prices by making up lower grade
clothing, because the public will buy
only the best. The labor and money
expended on manufacturing cheap
clothing, he said, is almost lost now
since such merchandise cannot be sold
New-York tribune., 1919-09-01
Union Asks Wilson
For 'Murder'' Inquiry
Wants Federal investigation OF
killing of Two at Allegheny
Steel Plant

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.-Presidcnt
Wilson has been asked by the United
Mine Workers Of America to order d
Federal investigation of the alleged
"murdcr" on August 26 of an aged man
and a woman at the Allegheny Steel
Company's mine at Breckenridge, Penn,
by the companys mine guards "dis-
guised as deputies" placed there during
a strike which began SIX weeks ago in
connection with an attempt to unioniZe
the mine.
Secretary Morrison Of the American
Federation of Labor to-day made
public the text of messages sent the
President by John i. Lewis, acting
president of the United Mine Workers,
and Philip Murray, president OF
the organizations western Pennsyl-
vania district, urging thorough
investigation to fix responsibility
has aroused our entire membership
One Of the alleged victims. Il miner,
fifty eight Years of age, was overtaken
by q deputy while walking down the
street Mr.. Murray charged, and beaten
into a "hclpless pulp after which
another deputy fired five bullets at
the man. A few minutes later another
deputy was ordered by the superin-
tendent of the mine, the message
charged, to "klll' Mrs. Fannie SelllNs,
an organizer sent into the district by
the United Mine Workers, who, stand
ing nearby, it was said, had appealed
to the deputies to spare the aged
miners life. At the superntc ndent's
order, it was said. Mrs. Sellins turned
to flee and was then shot in the back
and died.
Previous to the alleged killings the
deputies, it was charged, had "opened
fire on a number of men, women and
children who were grouped around
their homes"
In response to a telegram received
to-day from Mr.. Lewis, Mr.. Morrison
said he would endeavor to secure a
Congressional Investigation of the
trouble and also would seek confer
ence with Attorney General Palmer in
regard to it.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-01
Many New Laws i'm 1919
Aimed to Protect Labor
Forty-five States Now Have
Worlsmen's Compensation
Acts. Saws Bulletin

Considerable legislation designed to
protect the worker has been enacted
since the signing of the armistice. ac-
cording to summary of labor laws
passed during 1919, issued yesterday
by the American Association for Labor
Legislation.
Especially important" says state
ment accompanying the summary, "is
the enactment of workmen's compensa-
tion laws in four additional states, max
ing a total of forty-tive states and terri
tories now having this form of social
insurance, in addition to the model
act of the Federal government for it's
million civilian employees and the SOL
diers' and sailors insurance act.
Almost all states amended their
compensation laws. with the trend en-
couragingly toward more liberal bene-
fits, shorter waiting periods and wider
scope. North Dakota joins the list of
compensation states with enlightened
provisions for an exclusive state fund.
Ten states raised their scale of com
pensatlon, so that there are now
twenty three states which require en-
ployers to pay workers when injured
so to 66 2-3 per cent of their wages.
"Even more significant is the i'm
petus given the movement for COM
pulsory workmen's health insurance to
protect wage earners and their fami-
lies against the hazard of sickness"
New-York tribune., 1919-09-01
~ Killed in Chicago
and Washington Riots

Two serious and prolonged outbreaks
Of race rioting took place in WASH
ington and in Chicago during the last
two weeks of July. The casualties at
Washington were estimated at seven
killed and more than a hundred seri-
ously injured. while thirty-tive were
killed and 800 injured during the
more serious riots al Chicago.
The riots at Washington were as
signed TO several causes, especially TO
inadequate police protection and to
great influx OF negro war workers. The
immediate provocation for the OUT
break was a succession of attacks on
women in Washington and the sd
jacent country by unknown men, who
were suspected Of being negroes.
A band of whites, including many
soldiers and sailors, invaded the negro
quarter of Washington on the nighs
of July 19 attacking and beating ali
the blacks whom they met. Many
negroes armed themselves on the fol-
lowing day, and that night bands Of
blacks III automobiles dashed through
the city firing At random into the
crowds on the streets White mobs
quickly gathered, beating and shooting
individual negroes and storming houses
where the blacks were supposed to be
concealed. The rioting continued with
somewhat diminished violence on the
2lst and only died down on the 22d,
when 1000 troops, with tanks and ma
chine guns, were brought from Camp
Meade and other nearby military
posts 70 patrol the city
the Chicago race riots were attrib-
uted to a large increase in the negro
population. due to the arrival of many
new workers in various war indus
tries and in the stockyards. This IN
the negroes into white residential dis
tricts. causing considerable friction be-
tween the two races.
The close relationship between GER
,ain corrupt Chicago politicians and
the undesirable elements in the
Black Belt" was also mentioned as
one OF the causes Of the outbreak.
The riots commenced on July q
after quarrel between whites and
blacks at 4 bathing beach They con-
tinued for FIVE davs, and were accom-
PANIED by some lncendiarisnl. a num-
Der OF negro houses being burned. The
Efforts OF the local police - restore
order were frul less, ard the situation
was further complicated by a street
car strike, which tied up the city's
transportation. During the riots negro
workers were unable to reach the
stockyards and negro employees in the
civil service were directed % remain
at home. Order was hnally restored
on August 1, after the Chicago police
force had been augmented by 900
specia. policemen and reinforced by
5000 state troops, VINO were posted in
the riot zones Of the city. Many per-
sons OF both races were subsequently
indictei before grand jury for parti-
c;pation in the riots.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-01
Hoover rs Termed
BiggestMan Of War
London ''Nation'' Says He
Might Euen Rescue
League From Failure
Near Yori- Tribune
EtrOpcUn Bureau
Copyright, 1919. Ncw York Tribune 1nc)

(topyrlgnt 1917, New IOrk 1rtnunc Inc)
LONDON, Aug. 31-"The news that
Herbert Hoover has finished his
work in Europe and is returning to
America" says "Thc Nation," "will be
read by half of Europe with deep
regret. MIR. Hoover is much the big
gcst man who has emerged on the
Allied side during the war. Mr. Hoover
entered the scene as the savior Of the
Belgian population, and leaves it with
the credit of defeating the plot for a
restoration of the Hapsburgs
"ln the interval he has saved mill
ions If lives in Aus ria, Poland and
Germany. We wish that a man as
sagacious and as humane were to di-
rect the future influence of America IN
Europe. With men like Hoover and
Lord Robert Cecil at its head the
league Of nations might even now be
rescued from failure'
PARIS, Aug. S1-Herbert Hoover,
who arrived here tonight from Lon
don, denied reports that he is % head
the international Economic Council.
Mr. Hoover will return to London next
Thursday and sail Saturday for New
York, going Immediately from New
York to California;
New-York tribune., 1919-09-01
wilson Ideas on Labor
Ciuen in Paris Cable
DRESIDENT WILSON, in the course

pRESIDENT WILSON. in the course
of his message to Congress,
cabled from Paris May 20, laid stress
upon the necessity Of solving the
labor problem, which he defined as
the question: GLOW are the men
and women who do the daily labor of
the world to obtain progressive i'm
provement in the conditions of their
labor, to be made happier and to be
served better by the communities
and the industries which their labor
sustains and advances ?"
"The object of all reform in this
essential matter" he said, "must be
the genuine characterization of in
dustry, based upon full recogni-
tion of those who work, in whatever
rank, to participate in some organic
way in every decision which directly
affects their welfare or the part they
are to play in industry"
The President went on to state that
Congress already had taken action
in such vital matters of labor reform
as the establishment Of the eight
hour day, the prevention of child
labor and the safeguarding of work
ers in dangerous industries. He urged
it to coordinate existing agencies Of
conciliation in industrial disputes
and create new agencies of advice
and information.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-01
Illinois Coal Miners
Begin I25-Mile Hike
To Coll Out Workers

BELLEVILLE, H., Aug. 31--Headed
by a large American flag, $50 insurgent
coal miners in the Bellevue sub-dis-
trict this afternoon began their march
through Southern Illinois to gain ad-
herents to their cause.
Dressed in typical miners garb and
marching two ABREAST, the parade
started shortly before 3 o'clock. David
Singer, of Glen Carbon, and Luke
Coifey, chairman of the policy commit
tee. led the marchers.
The men will march 125 miles and
will endeavor to call out men at Du-
quoin, Carbonate and other important
fields. Tonight they pitched camp at
Freeburg, seven miles southeast of
here
A large wagon. filled with provisions,
followed the parade. Before starting
Abc men were admonished that pilfer-
ing would not be tolerated.
The strike is unauthorized by the
United Mine Workers, and participants
who refused to return to work yester-
day were expelled. In statement TO-
day the miners asserted that 10000 are
out in the state
New-York tribune., 1919-09-01
Use of Trucks and Planes
In Case of Strike Planned

In the event Of railway tie-up
retailers in the Eastern section o. the
country, from New England to Balt-
more, will get their merchandise de-
llvered from this market by motor
truck and possibly by airplane Sew
eral New England manufacturers are
said to have made arrangement FOR
motor truck delivery in the event Of q
strike cooperative motor truck de-
livery system may be worked out by
the National Garment Retailers Asso-
citation. which is considering the prof
Get. Alrplane companies operating
planes on aerial transport routes be-
tween this city and Atlantic City have
been approached on the proposition Of
extending their routes through New
England and have been asked to sub-
nit rates and figures on the amount Of
merchandise that can be carried The
Adams Express Aerial Company says it
has six planes that it can put into
such q service
New-York tribune., 1919-09-01
Mass Meeting Demands
Mayor End Car Strike
ThrOng at Louisville Marches to
City Hall After City Is Tied
Up Two Weeks

LOUISVILLE, Aug 31.-Sevcral hun
dred men and women marched from a
mass meeting here tonight to the City
Hall with the announced intention Of
demanding that Mayor Smith end the
street car strike. The Mayor was not
there. Chief of Police Petty and 9TH
err speakers eased the tension, and
finally it was decided to make the de-
mand at time more convenient for
the Mayor.
Cars were operated on a number of
lines from Z a. M to 6 p. m. to-day by
non-union men without friction. Thir-
teen hundred motormen and conductors
struck nearly two weeks ago for rec
ognition of the union and changes in
working conditions.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-01
Radical Socialists
Bolt Convention,
Charge Conspiracy
Conservatives Accused of
Barring Fifty Left Wing
Delegates; Reed Faction
to Join the Communists
Speciol Correspondence

Special Correspondence
CHICAGO, Aug. 31-Controversy
over the seating Of delegates to the
national Socialists convention con-
tinued to- day at the second days ses-
sion at Machinsts' Hall with emphatic
protests by the leaders of the Left
Wing, five of whom bolted at the
meeting.
Following the appointment Of Alger-
non Lee as chairman there were seated
full delegations from Oregon and Ne
braska. Delegations from Wyoming,
West Virginia and Iowa were rejected.
A circular endorsed by the Left Wing
charged that forty Communist Social
lists have been seated and eighty Con-
servatives, and thet fifty others, all Of
the Left Wing, would be barred by
Adolph Germer, who is accused OF
dominating the convention
Eugene V. Tebs sent word to the
convention indorsing delay in the use
Of his name as a Pres idential candl-
date, saying such action might lessen
his prospect of pardon
The international Machinists' Union.
which owns the hall, sent protest re-
garding the presence of the police at
the convention, asserting such protec-
ton was disgrace to Socialism.
1t was explained by Seymour Sted-
man, one of the leaders of the party,
that the police attendance was not in
vited and apparently had been caused
by the immigration department of the
Department Of Justice. Attention was
called to the fact that Chief Of Police
Clarity had recalled Detective Ser
geants Eagan and Lawrence McDon-
ough, of the anarchist squad, from
their vacations to attend the conven-
tion and the Communist convention
here which begins tomorrow.
To-day John Reed and other mem
bers of the Left Wing held an inde-
pendent meeting. More than thirty
were present. 1t is expected they, with
others of the Left Wing, will attend the
Ccr CT
New-York tribune., 1919-09-01

executives who have solved these prob
lens successfully in their own orxani-
cations.
Mr.. Lanes suggestions were immedi-
ately and almost unanimously indorsed
IN Congress and throughout the coun-
try. The Senate and House Committees
on Labor were called to meet in Joint
session next Thursday to consider a
resolution authorizing such a confer
ence, introduced on June II by Senator
Poindexter.
On the day the meeting of the labor
committees we're called two resolutions
were introduced in the House calling
upon the President to abandon his pro-
posed trip in the interests of the peace
treaty and remain in Washington to
deal with the emergency created by
labor unrest and the demands of the
additional compensation.
Since the leaders of labor first heard
that President Wilson was considering
calling an industrial conference they
have urged in all statements to the
workers that they adopt conciliatory
attitude and await the developments of
the next ninety days. Thus far the ap-
peals for moderation have been without
any great effect, but the calling of
conference by the President is expected
to give pause, at least temporarily, to
the more belligerent elements of or
ganized labor.
Gompers to Represent Labor
Samuel Gompers. as the president of
the Americ' Federation OF Labor, un-
doubtedly will be the personal repre-
sentative of the workers in the in
dustrial conference. During his alb
sence in Europe there had developed
strong insurgent movement in the
ranks of labor against MIR. Gompers's
leadership. Frank Morrison, secretary
of the American Federation of Labor,
recognizing this tendency. has attempt
ed to capitalize it by making radical
statements before committees of Con-
gress, particularly with relation to the
Plumb plan of railroad operation by
a board representing the public, the
management and the workers. The re-
suit has been a breach between the
president and the secretary of the
labor federation.
Vigorous action by Mr.. Gompers on
behalf of labor in the industrial con-
ference to be called bv Presd dent Will
son would reintrench him rs the leader
of organized labor in this country and
would give the plans of the radicals
who wish to overthrow him severe
setback Mr.. Gompers's friends say he
is prepared to make demands for very
radical reforms when the industrial
conference meets.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-01
Reds i'm North Lose
Town and 500 Men
Badly Defeated on Archangel
Front by Russians, Aided by
the Australians

LONDON, Aug. 31.-OfHcial reports
to the War Office from Archangel an
nounce the recapture by the Russian
and Australian forces of the town of
Emptsa
"The town is now in our hands," the
report says. eve captured ten guns
were light"
The Russians, aided by Australians,
are engaged i'll severe lighting along
the railway front, according to The lat
est Archangel dispatches. The Boil
sheviki front positions were penetrated
and the town of Emptsa, with numer-
Gus prisoners, was captured. In a
counter attack. however, the Rosne-
vik forces ieGntcred Emptsa. Then
the Russian infantry began another
advance.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-01
Quiet Labor Day
Is Promised; Even
Radicals Are Still
Workers Have Arranged Few
Demonstrations; De Va
lera Will Make Plea for
Support of Irish Republic

Few demonstrations have been ar
ranged for this Labor Day. The great
number Of strikes and Of labor prob
lens have dulled the usual holiday
spirit.
The principal event sponsored by or
range by the Central Federated Union
at Manhattan Casino, Eighth Avenue
and 155th Street, at which Eamonh de
Valera will make plea for stronger
support for the cause of Irish indepen-
dence.
The police would not be surprised
if ultra radical elements sought to do
something to make the day memorable,
but nothing serious is expected.
The Manhattan Casino meeting is
part Of National Labor Day demon
stration Of American sentiment for the
freedom of Ireland. The committee in
charge includes Justices Daniel r.
Cohalan and Edward Gavegan, of the
Supreme Court, and DR.. Stephen S.
Wise, of the Free Synagogue. EdwsAA
J. Hanna, president of the Central
Federated Union, will preside
Community festivals in various parks
and Fairgrounds are the only other
fixed celebrations. There will be
special entertainments, however, at
various service clubs, notably at the
Cardinal Farley Club for Soldiers and
Sailors, at Is East Thirtie.h Street.
The interpark playground athletic
and baseball championships will be de-
ciGca on the Meadow a. Central Park.
The Community Festival programme,
which has been arranged by William J.
Lee, supervisor Of recreation, will be
carried out at twenty parks and play
grounds. 1t includes a flag salute, the
dancing, and singing of "The Star
Spanglcd Banner" There will be social
dancing in the evening.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-01
Legion to Support Changes
In War Insurance Sxsten,

Henry D. Lindsey, chairman of the
New York State Branch of the Ameri-
can Legion, sent to all local posts yes
terday request that members ask
their Senator'S and Representatives to
help pass the Sweet bill, which would
amend the war risk insurance act.
The four most important changes are
to make insurance payments in lump
sums. If beneficiaries so elect: to in
crease the class of benehciaries. to in
crease compensation awards to S65 a
month for total temporary disability
and S1O0 for permanent disability. and
to lengthen the period of automatic
insurance to 120 days for men who
entered the service prior to November
IL. 1917.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-01
Negro, Former Soldier,
Lyncl1ed in Louisiana
Body Tied TO Automobile and
Dragged Through Streets,
Then Burned

BOAGLUSA, La. Aug. 3l-After be-
ing trailed by bloodhounds caught and
identified by white woman as the
man who attacked her Saturday, Lucius
mccarthy, discharged nero soldier.
was lynched here today by mob Of
more than a thousand men.
His body WIS then rled 10 Az auto
mobile. dragged through the principal
streets Of the town and finally burned
IN front Of the home OF Is victim
New-York tribune., 1919-09-01
Sixty-two French Brides
Find U. S. Too Strange
American Soldier Husbands Di.
vorced Them and They
Return TO France

PARIS, Aug. 31.-Sixty-two French h
women who had married Americans
army officers or prvates, and subse-
guently had been divorced in the
United States, returned to France on
the same steamer this week, according
to the newspaper "Avenir."
Most of them, the newspaper added
returned not because of personal diff
ferences with. their husbands but be-
cause of the inability of the brides to
adapt themselves to the American mode
of living.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-01
Six Desaroyers Are
Ordered Into Reserve
Men To Be Transferred From
Older Craft TO Pacific and
Atlantic Fleets

NEWPORT, r. l., Aug. 3l.--The de-
stroyers Wilkes, Davis. Porter Cum
mings, Alwyn and Rowan. which have
been at this port with the destroyer
squadron of the Atlantic fleet, have
been sent 70 the Philadelphia Navy
Yard to be placed in reserve. Their
officers and crews will be transferred
to newer destrovers.
Naval officers here said that this was
part Of a plan under which hfty-fo
OF the latest type destroyers will be
Kept with the Atlantic fleet ard e igli-
.cen with the Pacific feet, and the
others will go into reserve until enough
mex have been recruited 10 man .nom.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-01
France to Hold Prisoners on
Rebuilding Work Till Sept. l9

PARIS, Aug. 31.-German prisoners
employed in reconstruction work in
liberated districts will not depart for
Germany before September 49,, accord
ing to "Excelsior."
Besides negotiating with Germany
and Austria for men to do manual
labor, the government is considering
the establishment of employment bu-
reaus at Hendaye and Modane, re-
spectively on the Spanish and Italian
frontiers. for the recruiting Of Span
ish and Italian workmen to meet the
deficiency met with by employers.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-01
State Police at Flint, Mich,
To Keep Labor Day Peace

DETROIT, Aug. Detachments of
state police were ordered to Flint,
Mich, to-day from Lansing and De-
troit. No official explanation of the
move was to be had tonight, but it
was generally believed to be a strate:
gic disposition of the force to forestall
possible Labor Day disturbances.
There have been rumors of an i'm
pending holiday outbreak at Flint for
several days. Officials there tonight
declared reports of race rioting to-day
were unfounded.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-01
5000 Cigar Makers Are TO
Strike a, Key West To-day

KEY WEST, Fla. Aug GA gen
eral strike Of union cigarmakers and
tobacco workers ii Key West affecting
5000 workers, Was ordered here to- day
when union leaders failed TO get
reply to their demands for the same
scale of wages that Tampa cigarmakers
pot when their strike was stttlcd re-
Gently.
The strike becomes effective to-mor-
row, and many workers were reported
leaving for Tampa and Havana 20 seek
employment
New-York tribune., 1919-09-01
Fishermen Strike for Big
Profits on Big Run of Fish

ATLANTIC CITY, Aug. 3l.-Two
hundred fishermen manning a fleet of
fourteen smacks engaged in the men
haden fisheries along the coast are out
on strike because of the action of Nc
keevor Brothers, their employers, re-
ducing the price Of their catch from
$5 TO $3.50 a thousand.
Menhaden have been running heavily
this summer for the first time in five
years, and at the rate OF SIS per thou
sand the men have been making wages
of $50 to $50 weekly.