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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-15
THREE ATTEMPTS
TO PREVENT DRY
ENFORCEMENT FAIL
Constitutionality of Law
Is Upheld by Federal
Judges in Denial of
Injunctions

New York November 14--Three at
tempts to pre- vent enforcement of the war
time prohibition and volsted enforcement
acts failed in federal court here today.
Federal Judges Learned Hand. John G.
Knox and John G. Rose of Baltimore.
each N a different case, upheld the con-
stitutionality Of the law in denying petit
tons seeking injuhctions to restrain in
reference in Manufacture and withdrawal
of liquor from bond.
Judge Hand denied a petition of Jacob
Rupert, brewer. wso sought an injunc-
ton permitting him to resume the manu-
facture of beer Of 2.75 alcohol content.
Judge Knox denied a petition to re-
strain William H. Edwards, collector OF
internal revenue. from preventing INC
release from pond Of barrels of distilled
spirits. The petitioners We're Dryfoos,
Bloom & Co.. wholesale liquor dealers,
and the decision was handed down in
passing on denurrers of two local saloon
keepers who sought to prevent enforce
ment Of the act
The third decision. by Judge Rose. was
on an application by the Maryland bis
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MRS. LLOYD GEORGE
MOUNTS STUMP IN
ASTOR CAMPAIGN
Lady Aston Defies Hecklers,
Declaring She Is Proud Of
Her Fighting Ameri-
can Blood


appearance today of Mrs. David
Lloyd George. wife of the British
prime minister, In the electoral
campaign i'm support of Lady AS
tor. who is running for the seat in
the House OF Commons made VA
cant by the elevation of her hus-
band, the new siscount Aston, to
the House Of Lords, marked the
climax of one of the most unusual
political battles ever fought i'm
Plymouth,
Although at the meeting. which was
addressed by Mrs, Lloyd George, only
women were present. 1t was featured
by the most determined attemtp made
by the opposition throughout the en-
tire campaign to silence speakers by
the use of heclxlers Lady Aston was
present and also spoke
At one point, when a forced discon-
tinuance Of the meeting appeared TO
be threatened Lady Astor took the
Hfloor ana faced TIE heolSlers With De-
fianee, $780,
4 have told YOU that am not
ashamed of my American BIRTH she
said
Il am proud that there is not drop
OF blood in my veins that is not Anglo
Saxon. | now want to tell you that
that blood is fighting British blood.
am willing TO meet the whole OF the
independent labor party alone on Sails
bury plain. because fhey can't or won't
fight"
The applause that greeted the can
didate's words was deafening.
5000 WOMEN PRESENT
The Guild hall, where the meeting
was held, was crowded with 5000 wo-
=, I.
gan. while an equal number of wo-
men were outside clamorns for adj
mlttance.
Mrs Lloyd George. who was intro
duced by the chairman as "ths first
lady in England" said she had been
delighted to come to Plymouth, III
only to get bit of sunshine, which
is lacking in London
you have all the sunshine here
around Lady Astor's candidacy" she
added
The voice of Mrs. LLOYD George,
which was low and hesitating and was
heard only In the front of the hall,
contrasted sharply with that of Lady
Astor. the previous speaker who
talked with apparent ease and whose
clear enunciation was audible through.
out the large room.
81 have always thuught that women
would make better politicians than
men II given the chance Mrs. Lloyd
George continued. "and | hope tomor-
row that you viii use your vote in the
proper way.
MUCH HECKLING
At this point Interruptions In the
rear of the hail drowned out the fur
ther utterances of the wife OF the
prime minister, and several rmilutes
elapsed before the .nairwo.naA was
able to restore order. Mrs. Lloyd
George then resumed
1T looks well for ihe future OF our
country she said. that women are
taking such keen interest in poll
ties
The speaker warmly indorsing Lady
Astor. cited two reasons why Lady
Astor should be returned the victor in
the collections. first, because the
presence Of a few women in parlia-
ment nowadays would be most advis-
able and. second because She was
convinced that noboov could discharge
the duties in parliament more thor
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''REPUb[|C'
FLAG TAKEN FROM
DE VALERA'S AUTO
Flag Removed From "Presi-
dents Car at Request
of Party of Former
Service Men

Portland, Ore. November IA
flag of the Irish republic was re-
moved from the automobile of
EamOnn De Valera. leader of the
Irish independence party, here to-
day by request OF n party of for
mer service men headed by Ensign
A. II. kurtx.
De valera's car had been parked near
the Liberty Temple. On one side OF
the radiator it bore an American flag
and on the other side flag of the
Irish independence party. Kurtz ane
25 former service men. who were or
duty at the temple, asked the mar
in charge of re car to remove the
par. flag, in view of the fact that
the United States government did not
recognize the Irish republic. The flag
was removed.
Mayor George Il. Baker issued q
statement saying use of the flag was
Objectionable and would not be per-
mitted publicly during the remainder
of De Valera's stay here.
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which would be most acceptable to
each.
Indication Of conflict the
scope of the agreement to he nego-
tiated involving the question of
recognition of nonunion workers
developed Mt the outset of the con-
ference an dbecame more apparent
in the two group meetings which
followed.
Discussion in the miners caucus
which followed the conference session
hinged on the question whether opera
tors representing both union and non
union fields would be included in the
conference. and the effect any agree
ment reached by the conference might
have in those fields where the miners
do not have contracts with the opera
tors Although officers of the United
Mine Workers refused to make any
statement following their meeting, it
was learned that the plan for a nation
wide conference was favored but be-
fore any proposal is agreed TO, Sec
rotary Wilson viii be asked to make
clear to the conference that the rights
of organized labor are to be protected
in those districts where the mining
unions are not recognized by the coal
companies,
OPERATORS FEAR AGREEMENT
The operators, however, did not look
with favor on any agreement cover
ing all fields The Washington wage
agreement. for the first time the OPP
orators asserted, fixed the same date
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10 u CENTS PRICE
!, At WHOLESALE FOR
ALL BEET SUGARS


Washington. November 14-Maximum
wholesale price Of 1919 cents a pound for
all beet sugars at all points in the
United States was established today by
the department of justice
This price was fixed at lengthy con-
ference between Howard F'igg, a spe-
cial assistant to the Attorney General,
in charge of food prices, and representa-
tives of the leading beet sugar refiners.
who had sought an Increase over the
present price on the grounds that they
could not make a reasonable profit
Previously beet sugar prices ranged
from 10 cents pound in most sections
TO l01z cents.
4. 1t was said that general order would
be issued within week which would
.:.settie the sugar price and avoid fur
ther misunderstanding"
Plans are being considered by the de-
partment for the creation of a sugar
distributing committee to sit in Chicago
and to have complete control of the dis
tributing Of all beet sugar.
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STUDENTS REF USE
ALLOW H|NDENbURG
ENTER RE|CHSTAG
Bearing Old German Flag,
Crowd Sings die Wacht
Am Rhine and Cheers
Former Kaiser

Berlin. November I4.--Pnn-Ger-
man students today refused TO per-
nit Field Marshal Won Hindenburg
to enter the Reichstag bmiIding to
testify before The subcommittee
which is investigating war re-
sponsibiiities and forced the field
marshaI's chauffeur to return with
the former commander in chief TO
his home.
The demonstration occurred this
morning as the field marshars autorno-
bile was Hing driven toward the
reiehstag building. the students sur
rounded it and declared their unwill-
ingness to allow him to be questioned
by the subcommittee.
Won Hindenburg begged the students
who chung to the running board of the
machine, to allow the automobile tc
pass, as he was due at the reichsta,
The students. however, replied BY or
dering the street closed. declaring that
they were unwilling to allow the sub
committee to interrogate him. Again
Hindenburg protested, but he WIS un-
able to quell the demonstration.
1t was nationalist demonstration
lOi pttu NOil anu OCHCli
Ludendorff and for q time it assumed
serious proportions.
The crowd which gathered consisted
mostly of students of both sexes, who
carried with them an old German flag
When Hindenburgs automobile was
way1aid the crowd cheered both yor
Hindenburg and Ludendorff. and shout,
ed, Down with the Jewish govern
mentf
CAN'T BESMIRCHs KAISER
After Won Hindenburg's protests thai
he be allowed 10 proceed were denied
the automobile. nevertheless. slowly
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Spokane, Wash. November H.
here were being sworn in as special
protection this evening to meet
what was declared to be an inva-
sion of 1000 to 1000 members of
the Industrial Workers of the
World. due to arrive here tonight
from Montana and other parts of
the northwest.
Arrangements were being made
with officers at Fort George
Wright here for arms and ammuni-
ton for deputy sheriffs, who were
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GIST OF THE NEWS


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I,uden ftelso of ethmann
Primes makes friends by $ att conduct
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INTENSE COLD IS
CAUSE Of LANDING
OF ADMIRAL KERR

New York, November 1.-THE
Handley-Page airplanc which
started early today from Mineola
on what was intended to be n nom
stop flight to Chicago, descended
at Mount Jewett. Pa, this after
noon, according to = message re-
ceived by DIR. Miller Reese Huteh-
inson. Intense cold In the upper
levels of the AIR forced the land
Ing. the telegram said.
Vice Admiral Mark Kerr, coma
manding the plane. dispatched the
Telegram at 4,30 oscsock. Ii reads
"Water trouble, probably due 10
the intense cold weather, necessi-
tated landing here. Hope to com
tinue ON to Cleveland tomorrow.
strong head winds all the way.
We are two nt1es from Mount
Jcwett..
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4. w. w. Mobilized For
An Attack on Spokane

to be held in readiness for immed-
late action Major Thomas Castor.
commander of the third battalion
of the national guard. Announced
he had teiegrnphcd Adiutant Gem
eraI Moss recommending that the
two local companies of guards
men be modified.
All l. w. w. suspects are to be
arrested, according to an agree
ment reached at conference here
late today between Commissioners
Tilsley of the department of public
safety. Chief of Police Weir, Sher-
iff Reid and other officers, and rep
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SUCCESS OF PLAN
TO STOP DEBATE
STILL IN DOUBT
Republicans Stand for Clo-
ture Rule, But Attitude
of the Democrats Is
PrOblematical
BY Associated Prs.

Washington, November l-Success for
the movement to shut down the peace
treaty debate by cloture seemed likely
clerks call the roll on the question to-
morrow in the Senate.
Thirty republicans signed the petition
for cloture, and party leaders declared
that more would vote for it, There was
no doubt, leaders asserted, that the re-
publican side of the chamber would con-
tribute more than its share of the two
thirds majority necessary to invoke the
cloture rule.
Among the democrats, however, there
was more uncertainty, growing out OF a
question of policy involving the whole
administration programme of parliament
airy action OH the tearty. Democratic
Leader Hitchcock was understood TO IN
cline away from the -cloture proposal, and
although some democrats said they would
not follow him, a far greater number
reserved their decision.
Vice President Marshall is expected to
be in the char when the question auto
matically comes TO a vote an hour aIter
the Senate meets tomorrow, and it was
considered possible that he might remove
democratic objections by SO constituting
the cloture RUE that it will not upset the
administration pldiis.
EFFECT NOT CLEAR
With the Senate in recess today, there
was much discussion as 10 the exact
meaning and effect OF the rule, which
never has been invoked since it was
adopted more than two years ago. The
only apparent result of the conference.
however, was 70 emphasize the differences
of opinion among the denocrats.
Senator Hitchoock's apprehension re-
suited from the fact that the cloture pc
tition as presented yesterday by Repuo-
lican Leader Lodge. called for the closing
of debate on 1.-The treaty OF peace 20
broad proposition, the democratic leader
feared. might operate TO prevent a vote
on any ratification resolution except the
one drawn by tile foreign relations COM
mittee. containing reservations unae-
ceptable to the Administrations.
This resolution the democrats plan 10
vote down. with a view to offering ore
of their own making. But under the cio-
ture rule a vote on the committee reso-
luton may be Interpreted as finally DIS
posing OF the treaty, it is argued. smut
ting OF any later attempt at compro-
mise.
Watcher the rule would SO operate will
be one of the questions raised in the hour
that precedes the vote tomorrow. II they
are satisfied their whole plan Of action
will not be wrecked by cloture, the demo-
Gratis say. they will support the republicans
petition
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ONLY RUSSIA IN LEAD


I'm 1917 was IN Washington in charge
of our embassy when you took the trans
centennial step of naturalization. From
that moment I made up my mind to en-
gage in propaganda favorable to US by
having our constitution printed in Eng
lish I have talked with prominent So
biologists of the United States, England
and Russia, and they have all informed
me that our constitution is read with en-
thusiasm in these countries, especially
those portions dealing with labor and
with article n: only Russia by national
izing lands has gone farther than we
have. This is what we lack to assure
our economic independence, the basis OF
the government of all peoples. You Will
also have seen in the press that England
has nationalized its coal mines, and that
similar steps are being taken in France
saThe social movement in the United
States is of such importance at the pres
ent time that from one moment to an
other there may be a change in the gen
ssral order OF things There is terrible
&iisloc alton between capital and labor
The Cancellation conferences between IN
dustrials and workingmen have failed.
Throughout the United States there is
clamor for the Specialization of industries.
1t would be sad If we who initiated the
movement should abandon it through a
weakening of principles or through I'M
founded fears. / believe you should up
hold the principle of naturalization
against wind and weather, not permit
ting, on any ground whatever the present
owners of oil wells to fail to recognize
the sovereignty Of our nation to the sub
soil in general, including their properties.
AFRAID OF ENGLAND
ct am following closely the movement
in this country on petroleum, and as the
- IL. H. .
friends of mine am in a position to ad-
wise you on the subject. They have two
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Declaring that the Washington
wage agreement is still legally in
force. MIR. Wilson told the opera
tors and miners that the people of
locks and do not want TO exact
@the technical provisions of bond
when the conditions under which
the bond was made have changed"
He added that "if any great chang
is made in the contracts the people of
the United States are the ones who viii
have to pay" and throughout his re-
marks emphasized the public interest
in the coal settlement
The three proposals expected to aid
the two factions in arranging the new
wage agreement were set forth by the
labor secretary as follows;
SECRETARY'S PROPOSALS
First, negotiation through joint
wage scale committees represent
ing all districts; second, negotia-
ton through concurrent sessions of
committees from the various dis
tricts, aud, third. negotiation OF
agreements for other fields with
that of the central district ms
basis.
After hearing Secretary Wilson the
conference adjourned until 10 o'clock
tomorrow to permit the miners and OPP
orators to discuss separately the plan
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LINE
FROM RED RUSSIA
TO i. S. RUNS BY
WAY OF MEXICO
Government Concerned at
Influx of Russian Radicals
Over Mexican Border
and Embarrassing Sit
uatiOn Is Forecast
Nv Associated Pr.m

Washington, November IA.
Disclosures of large orders for
arms and ammunition placed
by Mexico in Europe, were fol-
lowed today by revelations
tending to show that the "reds'
underground line" from soviet
Russia to the United States
runs by way of Mexico.
1t became known that the immigra-
ton service and the department OF
Justice both are concerned at the IN
flux of Russian radicals and other
aliens of red tendencies over the Mex
lean bordeS Furthermore, govern
inent agents have traced much red
tropaganda over the Mexican line.
A letter written October % by Ramon
p. DeNegri Mexican consul general In
New York, to F1avia Borquez, Next
can senator, indorsing Che principle OF
NATURALIZATION" has come into the
hands of the government, and Already
has been called to the attention OF
the state department by at least Two
senators as showing DeNegris assocla-
ton with radical socialists" in the
United States.
In the opinion of officials here
the publication of DeNegrfs letter
may lead to an embarrassing situa-
ton. 1T is known that the sena-
tors who called the attention OF
Secretary Lansing to 1T recon-
mended cancellation of the consul
generals exeGuatOr.
Government investigators have re-
ported that radicals seemed to nave
been first attracted to Mexico by cer-
tain so-ealled ultra modern pro-
visions of the constitution. DeNegri,
in his letter. writes that "only Russia,
by nationalizing lands, has gone fur
Their than we have"
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RAILWAY WORKERS
CANCELLATION PLAN
ADOPTED BY HOUSE
Compulsory Arbitration, In
Guiding Anti-Strike PrOvi-
sion, Stricken From
Esch Measure

washington November A.-Railway
workers scored a complete victory in the
House today through incorporation OF
their plan for voluntary Cancellation of
labor disputes in the Esch railroad bill.
The House rejected a plan of compulsory
arbitration, including an anti-strike pro-
vision and also the plan written into the
bill by the House insterstate commerca
committee. which was described as a
middle ground between that adopted
. and compulsory arbitration. No direct
vote on the anti-strille proposal was
taken. On both votes, the proponents Of
| the unions plan won by large majorities
First by a vote of ISL to 10, the House
substituted the unions plan for comput-
sorry arbitration, and then, 16l to i0S, cast
aside the committee plan for that IN
dorsed by the workers. Final action came
after Practically the entire day had been
devoted to DEBATE of the three plans. and
after adoption Of the workers plan re-
newed effort to include anti-ssike pro-
vision met with defeat through parla-
menlary tactics
The plan approved by the railroad em-
ployes. which was drafted by Representa-
tive Sweet, republican. Iowa, and offered
in the House by Representative Ander-
son, republican, Minnesota. would legaiize
the machinery used by the railroads ana
their employees before and during federal
control, for the settlement of disputes
with committees on labor disputes being
added tc consider cases from the joint
boards that .irsr consider them.
PUT IN THREE DIVISIONS
In f-:ef, the plan divides the railroad
workers into three classes, and for each
it establishes an adjustment board and
an appeal commission.
No penalty against strike or lockout is
imposed, and membership on all six OF
the boards WOULD be restricted to the
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Women's full participation in the at
fairs of the republican party has been
provided for in detailed plan OF or
ganization which was adopted by the
republican national committee at an
informal meeting in Chicago. The
plan was recommended by the repub-
llcan national women's executive COM
mittee. of which Mrs. Medill McCor-
mick of Illinois is chairman. In put
ting this piaD into effect the national
committee created a Woman's division
of the committee and elected Mrs. John
G. South of Frankfort, Ky. chairman.
She is a daughter of the late Senator
William 0. Bradley Of Kentucky. An
executive committee of 10 members
was named, Of which Miss Mary Car
ret Hay of New York is chairman.
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Three Proposals For Wage Agreements
Opening Session of the Coal Conference
Declares Washington agreement Still Legally in Force and Tha
People Will Have to Foot Bill in Case of Great Change
In Present Contract
BY s,soei.,sd Pres.


increase wages and an emg position by the operators alike were declared mpos
fields the To the proposed three
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TEXT OF LETTER

DeNegri's letter, as it comes to the
governments hands. says in It's prln-
cipaI parts:
at would not only be sad, but even
criminal, that we should abdicate our
naturalization policy through the
threats of Wall street capitalists
believe this is an ideal time in which
to secure Mexican petroleum once for
sY. since it means nothing less than
our greatest wealth, so coveted for for
1hign interests.
You are probably familiar with the
staten ents made ~ George Creel to
our COED friend Manuel Carpio on
President Wilson's views with regard
to the DECENTRALIZATION of petroleum in
Mexico.
steps are at present being taken in the
United States by the working classes,
radical socialists, honest intellectuais,
etc, with a view not only to nadoinaliz-
ing natural resources, but to socializing
industries in general. For your salts
faction and that of the members OF the
constitutional assembly, l must say that
YOU set the example; I can testify to this
for L have been on the scene of action
since 1914
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