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The Washington times., 1919-09-20
MUST HAVE LEAGUE,
SAYS LLOYD GEORGE

LONDON, Sept. 2O.-Speaking be-
fore the International Brotherhood
Congress here, Premier Lloyd George
declared a League Of Nations never
was more needed than now.
Il fear the welter OF warning ma
tions," he said, will. continue unless
there is a strong hand like that Of
the federated powers to insist upon
peace. 1 see no hope for the world
except in such a strong league"
Abiding to the League OF Nations
as an organized attempt to substitute
fair play for force. the premier was
heckled about Russia and Ireland, TO
which he replied: I'VE must have
fair play in each case on both sides"
The premier expressed the hope
that all armaments would disappear
and that the lOng-draWn misunder-
standings between Ireland and the
rest OF the kingdom would also pass.
II am looking forward" he con-
tinued, ito seeing waste in all forms
disappear and a new Britain spring
ing up, a really free land-free from
poverty, from the tyranny OF man
kind over mankind. Some people
seem to think have accepted the
position Of leading counsel for the
old order. Rather than that, ] would
throw up my brief tomorrow"
This statement provoked a great
demonstration, the audience rising
and cheering.
The Washington times., 1919-09-20
treaty FOES CLAIM
DEMOCRATIC VOTES.
Confident Johnson Amendment
Equalizing League Vote With
Britain viii Garry.

Out OF a whirl OF apparently con-
Trajectory developments during re-
cent days, the Senate situation on the
treaty today appears to be:
A straight-out fight on the first and
second amendments to the treaty, as
proposed by the majority of the For
eign Relations Committee will begin
next week.
Senator Hiram Johnson author OF
the first amendment, probably will
return from his tour, as advised by
Senator'S Lodge and Knox.
Mild reservatiOnists, though op-
posed to Johnson's amendment will
oppose any effort TO rush a vote on Il
until full debate has been had.
Senator Lodge and his lieutenants
are confident they haye the votes 10
put the Johnson amendment ovef
though they acknowledge the sham
tung amendment now is definitely
beaten.
The hrst two amendments which
are to be taken up are really one.
JohnsOn's amendment, which Is Num-
Der One, proposes to equaIize the
voting strength OF the United States
with that Of Great Britain in the
league. Senator Moses amendment,
which Is Number Two, is regarded as
a cOrollary, and provides that in case
OF a dispute between Great Britain,
for instance, and the United States,
the self-gOverning colonies Of the
British Empire shall have no votes
in the assembly, should the dispute
be referred there.
While Senators supporting these
amendments have no objection to
Great Britain's colonies having in
dividUal votes, they oppose having
six votes available to the British
empire while the United States has
but one.
1t is this, opposition leaders said
today, which has won enough Demo-
cratic Senators to insure passage or
the amendment. Leading Democrats
today scOffed at the claims that there
are "deseFters' enough in their ranks
to insure success for the Johnson or
Moses proposals.
The Washington times., 1919-09-20
HAIIlIERSTEIN SUIT
Won BY DAUGHTERS
Court Orders They Be Given
Stock Pledge bY Lmpr ssario
as AlimOny Security.

NEW YORK. Sept 2O.-suBrs
Court Justice Gresnbaum a.
eided yesterday fhat Mrs. stella Ham
merstein KsatiHg and Mrs. Rose HAN
merstein Tostsvain. daughters of o.
car Hammerstein, are the rirhtaur
owners Of the Hammerstein Amur.-
ment Company.
The court directed the secretarv ~
the company. George Blumsnthal. 70
cali a meeting for the. election Of a.
Tectors and see that 8.s8S shares 81
stock Of the company are transferred
to the names Of the daughters.
This stock was pledged BY Han
merstsin as security for payment of
500 a week alimony to his former
wife with the Equitable Trust Cso---
pany. After the impresario's derfh
the income from the stock should -
paid In equal shares 70 his daurhterr.
Hammerstein later married 1Trg.
Ema Swift. and after the death 81 ~
hrst wife, sought % repudiats the
agreement The trust comnanvr v--r
about 70 sell the stock to keen up fhe
payments to the daughters when Hafs-
merstein got an Injunction. Since his
death his widow, Emma Swift Hams
meFstein. has contended that the con-
pany owed her husband s1OOOOO Or
more, and that the stock should not
be turned over TO the daughters until
this debt had been satisfied
Mr.. Hammerstein did not mention
his daughters IN his viii He left his
entire estate 20 his second wife. The
will was probated without obfection
from the daughters or sons Of Ham
merstein.
The Washington times., 1919-09-20
u S. oil LLAND GRAB
LAID TO GARRANZA

Carranza 81 conhscating American
owned oil lands. according TO testi-
mony today BY Ira ]. william before
the Senate subcommittee investiga-
ting Mexican Affairs.
Williams, a Philadelphia lawyer, Is
president OF the BostOn-PanucO Oil
Company
I'VE refused to admit We do not own
our lands. in accordance with Car
Fanza decrees.7 he said. we were
refused the right 20 drill. and others
denounced our property and were
given the right t0. operate on &c.
II 90 had not been for the patriot
ism OF Americans In Mexican oil
helds. the supply Of oil essential 90
have been obtained.
the allies during the war would not
'In q single year, eleven Americans
were killed. and they never had a
sporting chance.
I'm the past nine years 500 AmeEi-
cans have been killed. I have been
unable 70 ind authentic records Of
the murder Of a single German
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GARY HAS NOTHING
TOSAY ONSTRKE

NEW YORK. Sept 2O.-Judge Gary,
chairman Of the board Of directors
of the United States Steel Corpora
tion, was not a. his offices here to-
day, and win not be there during the
day. IL was stated BY secretaries.
They refused to say whether he
bad left the city for steel mill dis
tTlets. but made It plain that no
farther statement from the corpora
Gion would be forthcoming today.
Ehey would neither confirm nor deny
Tublishsd statements relative to the
Roliey Of the corporation during the
strike, except to reiterate that a
~eloEed shop" viii not be cOuntenaced.
The Washington times., 1919-09-20
WLLCONTlIUE WAR
PASSPORTS CHECKS
Senate Expected 10 Act FaV.
Orably on Bills Restrict
ing immigration.

Continuation for one year 81 naar
port restrictions Imposed by ur
legislation is contemplated. % is un-
derstood. By action 10 be taken IS
the senate Foreign Relations Gem
mIttee.
Those restrictions are held 60 ta
necessary during war readiustment
and until Congress shall have peTfect-
ca general legislation 90 protect lhe
flooding of this country with uude-
sirable aliens.
Senator Nelson of Minnesota ard
Congressman Johnson of Washingtor
introduced On Senate and House re-
Gently bills 20 continue che life and
operation Of the wartime passport
restrictions These bills were refer-
red respectively 20 the senate Rrr
House Foreign Relations and AlfaI
Committees It was rumcfel EUIg
morning that the Senate CommitLee
VIII report the Nelson BIN fator8olg
within q few days and press it o.
Immediate pasgage,
That Republican -leaders in Con-
gress have decided On this plan 20
restrict the free movement iut1 and
7 from this couptry % the trouble
makers i8 Indicated b. che FLul
Z or the House Appropriation Commit
I tee 20 grant money % the stats DE-
I partmeut % handle. the greatly iu-
I creased volume of passport igsuanccr,
I expected after October 4 IL war-tilre
restrictions on departures from and
I admission 20 this country are re-
moved and Co the immi grafton bu-
reau FOR endorsement of the iuIuIlgrc-
tlon laws.
Secretary Lansing has Estimated
I that applications Tor passports DUR
I Ing September vii exceed 1o.0oo. ard
I this number win Be greatly inTcars
ed during succeediug months a. re-
stricted European areas are thF1wu
open 20 visitors and steamship pas
I senEer accommodation. are enlarged
"a small army Of special clerEE Iu th1
state Department win BE- needed -
handle this business
The French government plans q
7 take control of the French battle
grounds with a view 10 revenues.
Tourists from the United States win
be sought and accouruodations and
guides wiz be furnished 81 tlo
French government Special tE1ng-
portation rates win be offered. This
movement is expected % get acGl-
way in this-c0untrT By next summer
before which time the French gCF-
srument plans 90 open headqu1Fterl
in New York. Chicago and other
large American cities
The Washington times., 1919-09-20
WINS
100000 AUDIENCE

Continued from First Page)
blocks OF the main section Of the
city, and the President and Mrs. Will
son admittedly appreciated the fresh,
happy welcome Of the children. Their
personal Interestingly came to see
the President and made that fact
very plain in every greeting.
Easy Program Today.
The Presidents program for today
is far from being a firing one. His
only public function is this evening
when he is to deliver a set address.
In the meantime he was devotinB a
considerable amount Of mis- time SIM
ply to resting in his hotel suite.
With only another week left Of his
Swing around the CIRCLE the Presi-
dent Is admittedly well pleased with
Developments. He is understood to
be fully confident OF the final out
come. It had been expected by the
members OF the immediate party that
the coming week would see a test
vote taken on the amendment, fath-
cred by Senator Hiram johnson, that
Is designed to demand for the United
States the same number Of votes in
the assembly OF the League Of Ma
tiOns as now is allotted to Great Brit
aims dominions. Information reach
ing the party this morning indicated
that this vote would not be reached
until after the President returned to
Washington.
The delay in reaching the vote Is
declared in messages reaching the
President TO be due to the attitude
Of the opposition in Washington. SO
far as the administration forces are
concerned, Il is insisted here, they
are ready to accept a vote on any
reservation or amendment at any
any time.
Ampllfy San Diego Plan.
The action OF the President in San
Diego in quoting utteranees Of Sena-
tor Lodge and Col Theodore Roose-
welt as favoring the League Of Ma
tions plan is to be amplified during
the coming weeks meetings, accord
ing 10 the best information obtain
able today.
The President in his San Diego ad-
dress emphasized his allegation that
any man who wants TO get for the
United States preference under the
treaty that cannot be accorded to all
and thas declaration is likely TO be
made the slogan OF advocates Of the
treaty in their arguments on the floor
Of the Senate from now until the vote
Of the Senate Is taken.
The President Is expected to am
plify tonight his original declaration
that 50 small a matter as the national
elections Of 1920 cannot be consider
ed in the face Of the present crisis,
and that IL anybody discussed this
treaty on the basis Of party advan-
tage I repudiate him as a fellow
American"
Emphasizing his Oft repeated
declaration that the single vote Of the.
United States in the league council
offsets the six votes Of Great Britain
the President last night said:
Il am perfectly content to have one
vote when the one counts for six
exactly as the six count for six. That
is really the arrangement under the
league. We advocated giving a vote
in the assembly TO Cuba and to
Panama both virtually under the
protectorate OF the United States.
When we gave these votes to these
two nations how could we deny a
similar vote to the great dominion Of
Canada, to that great country, South
Africa, or to Australia, which has led
the world in so many reforms.
The Washington times., 1919-09-20
ING TOAlERT
!. BIG STEEL STRIKE

tconunusd on Page ?, Column l.
nr TO the President God knows ]
60 not blame the men for being eaEer
90 rtFike. No class OF workers mas
EuGered deeper injustices than the
steel workera."
aHaGieaIs5 In Saddle.
There IS comment on the fact that
the representatives Of the workers
national committee sent to confer
with Mr.. Gompers were John H. Fitz-
Batrick. chairman Of the committee
and Andrew Furseth, Of the Seamen's
Union. Both are known as radical
labor leaders. and have been openely
opposed 20 Mr.. GOmpers' policies IN
the past It is known that Mr. Com
pers not only Is displeased with the
workers action 10 strike before Octo-
Der but disapproves Of their raolcal
leadership.
Berides Wf. Fitzpatrick and Mr..
Furuseth, Frank i. Morrison, secre-
tary OF the. American Federation Of
Labor. and James O'COnnor' former
member Of the executive council OF
the A. y. Of T. and now chairman OF
the metal trades Of the international
Machiniats' Union, we're present at
the conferences with Mr.. Gompers.
Plans for conducting the strike were
discussed.
The executive council Of the Ameri-
can Federation Of Labor probably will
be called On session early next week
either in Washington or Pittsburgh.
- confer with the presidents Of the
tWenty-four international unions in
volved On the strike. The financial
part Of the strike will be discussed
fully at this conference.
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One Dissenting Voice.

which economies in time, because you
just slip your toes into Il and then
take hold and 90 ahead" Miss Wilde
added. This is an excellent exercise
to strengthen the feet and arches"
Rights and left IN stockings also
are champiOned by this expert, who
suggested that a campaign be started
% force manufacturers to make them
In thin stocking materials.
The demonstration ended with a dis
play OF dresses out OF which a woman
could select one that would do both
or marketing and the opera. The va
-ious changes are effected BY the use
If different cOlored under tunics or
overtunics, explained the demOnstra-
,or, who said that she does not dirt
with fashions, but is striving to solve
the dress problem.
The Washington times., 1919-09-20
CHOLERA RATAKES3OO
ADAYN NPETROGRAD

Deaths in Petrograd from cholera
and dysentery average from two to
three hundred a day and sanitary
conditions are becoming increasingly
intolerable." Swedish press reports re-
ceived by the State Department said
today. Many hospitals are closed be-
cause Of the scarcity OF food and
medicine.
Petrograd newspapers report that
the Russian State Bank has been
robbed by a band OF BOlsheyiki for
the third time. The bandits took over
1000, 600 rubles CS2c0.OOO) in cash, and
many valuables.
The Washington times., 1919-09-20
JAPAN STILL SILENT
ON SHANTUNG CASE

TOKYO. Sept. 2O.--Japan will not
make a categorical statement regard
ing return OF ShantunE to China, de-
spite hints from Washington that
such a statement is desirable, accord
ing to an announcement the foreign
minister is reliably reported to have
made to the diplomatic council.
Foreign Minister Uchida Is re-
liably reported to have told the diplo-
matte council" says the Jiji Shimpo.
that japan cannot predict events
which depend upon negotiation be-
tween Toxic and Peking, which viii
be opened at the earliest QPRQTtuRitE-
The Washington times., 1919-09-20
STARR SUSPENDED
FOR KILLING BOY
Former Policeman, Linked
With Soda Clerks Death,
Held for Grand Jury.

Henry A Starr, the former police
man who was arrested in Cincinnati
last night, is under suspension and
awaiting grand jury action for the
fatal shooting Of Leroy Mcleod
eighteen years old. at Thirteenth
street and Pennsylvania avenue. more
than two months ago. He had only
been on the police force fifteen days
when the fatal shooting occurred.
Early July 9. according to a police
report. Starr, while patTOlling his beat
in the vicinity OF Thirteenth street
and the Avenue. called to the driver
OF an automobile to stop. The ma
chine was occupied by three other
young men beside Mcleod. When the
automobile failed to stop. a report Of
a pistol was heard, but the machine
continued.
Dies At Hospital.
On reaching the Peace Monument
one Of the occupants Of the machine
discovered Mcleod had been shot
through the back. OF the head. Nc
Leod was rushed TO the Emergency
Hospital. where he died a short time
later.
oAdlI " a. Su6 pCuuE4 rum hAAE AeA
and stripped Of his equipment
At the inquest a day or two later,
the cOrOner's jury returned the follow,
ing verdict:
Leo Mcleod came to his death July
8. 1919, at the Emergency Hospital
from gunshOt wound Of brain caused
by a bullet fired by a pistol in the
hand OF Henry A Starr. We believe
the officer was justified in using his
weapon under these circumstances
and Furthermore that he acted en-
tirely within his rights as 2 mem
Der Of the police department"
Held for Grand Jury.
As he walked out OF the mOrgue
eXonerated by the corOner's jury,
Starr was placed under arrest by
orders from District Attorney John
+. Laskey to await action by the
grand jury.
Evidence showed that Starr had
hailed the automobile with the four
young men and called to the driver
ito halt" When the order was dis
regarded he fred at the machine.
The policeman was taken TO the
First Precinct police station and later
released under bond.
The Washington times., 1919-09-20
JOHNSON ABANDONS
ECHO" O"STUNP TOUR

ST. PAUL. Sept. Ex-senator Hiram
Johnson today announced definitely
his abandonment Of a stumping trip to
the Pacific coast. He planned 20 end
his journey Of opposition to the league
OF nations covenant with speeches in
the Twin Cities today.
JohnsOn's vigorous attacks on the
league agreement met with hearty re-
spOnse here, before a joint session Of
the legislature, which last winter ab-
proved the Wilsonian idea.
Al Duluth last night Johnson re-
peated his set speech. Ironically com
menting on the fourteen points OF the
Presidents early program and the nm
ished .nr'1gram; the manner in which
Engl rance and Japan had fash
Toned Ovenant to their liking and
haud 10 America for adoption.
The was attended BY 5000
persoi jammed the aFmory in
Ehich nator spoke.
He A. - 49, 49, 1uto---s q, -
The Washington times., 1919-09-20
VA. SHIPYARD TO
BUY U. S. VESSELS
VIII Take Over Boats Built.
There and Those Now
Being Constructed.

Negotiations are in progress be-
tween the Virginia Shipbuilding Cor
poratfon at AIeUandrla and the United
states Shipping Board for the pur-
chase from the Government Of yes
sells already built and TO be built,
under Government contract. at the
Alexandria yards At present there
is in the hands Of shipping board Of
ficials a preliminary memorandum
which, II carried cut, would provide
for the sale Of vessels built BY the
Virginia Shipbuilding Corporation to
the Alexandria concern.
II this deal IS consummated, IL viii
mean that the Virginia Corporation
will buy the four 9,2OO-tOn. oil burn
ing cargo ships already launched
Two OF these ships are now in opera
tion, and four other vessels OF SINH
lar type are on the ways and near
" completed.
Demand Growing.
The Virginia yard, ii is estimated,
represents an investment Of approLt-
mately $4,000, 900. 1t IS believed,
however, that each vessel purchased
will practically pay the cost Of con-
struction in zoUT or I'VE trips to over
seas ports at the current shipping
rates. The demand for ocean trans
portation is probably greater today
than il has ever been before, and, It
Is believed, the shipbuilding concern
will have little difficulty in realizing
a return on the present undertaking.
At the shipping board today Il was
learned that the Virginia Shipbuilding
Corporation has turned out some Of
the best ships ever built under con
tract for the Government. OF the two
ships now in operation, not one case
Of faulty machinery or breaking down
Of parts has been reported.
Transfers Considered.
The shipping board. Il was stated
today, Ts not urging the sale Of yes
sells built for the Government, but in
certain cases the shipping board is
considering the transfer OF vessels al
ready built and yet to be built 10 con
Germs for commercial use.
Officials Of the Virginia Shipbuild-
ing Corporation and members Of the
shipping board, while not willing 20
comment at this time on the details
Of the negotiation, said such a pOrposi-
ton was being considered, and init
mated that the deal would probably
be consummated in the near future.
The Washington times., 1919-09-20
HOLES IN WINDOWS.

NEW YORK, Sept. 2O.-Scores Of
display window panes in department
stores and shops Of Newark were
found yesterday to be perforated by
small holes, about the size that would
be made by a .22-caliber bullet. The
police are unable to OIer any eXplana-
tion. A search disclosed no bullets.
The Washington times., 1919-09-20
MILL OWNERS PLAN
STEEL STRKEHGHT

PITTSBURGH Pa. Sept. 2O.-steel
eompaniss today we're reported to
have rented all the halls in Brad
Geek and Homestead, in the hope Of
preventing meetings Of steel work
erB after they strike on Monday.
Union officials meanwhile asserted
the men win insist upon their right
Of assembly, and viii ind places to
meet
In the absence OF positive develop
ments in the impending strike, aside
from one or two mills closing tempo
rarily. all manner Of reports and
rumors Of preparations being made
By the companies hOated about Pitts
burgh. These had TO do with string
ing Of barbed wire and alleged arm
ing Of plants, but all were beyond
verifcation.
Mills, at Breckenridge, suspended
operations today. 70 enable the men
TO hold a meeting, at which they will
consider what action they will take
with regard 70 the strike. The COM
Dany. at the same time, Issued
statement asserting its opposition to
the CLOSED shop" In event Of
strike. il was stated, the plant will
endeavor to continue to operate with
Ioyd1 employees.
Secretary Foster, Of the steel work.
ers committee, claimed several in
dependent steel plants are already
negotiating for settlements.
An companies in the Pittsburgh
district professed little concern over
= general walk-out. and declared
their plant will open as usual on
Monday.
The Washington times., 1919-09-20
Corset Is Doomed By
Woman Doctors; Relic
OF Barbarism, They Say

NEW YORK, Sept. 2O-Corsets were condemned yes
erday by physicians attending the conference Of
representatives of their profession at the W. c. A. head
quarters 800 Lexington Shoes with high heels also
properly scored by these health experts are here
to find way improve the modern woman physically.
One Dissenting Voice
The Washington times., 1919-09-20
Us. MINISTER IN SWEDEN.

Ira Nelson Morris, American Min
lister to Sweden, arrived at Stockholm
September IS, after a visit to the
United States, the State Department
announced this afternoon.
The Washington times., 1919-09-20
KNOXVILLE VOTING FOR MAYOR

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Sept 2O.-Men
and women voters OF Knoxville today
are casting their ballots for mayor
and four city commissioners. z. ".
Neal. Republican, is running for
mayor without opposition, having
eliminated Mayor John z. Mcmillan
in the primary two weeks ago.
The Washington times., 1919-09-20

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Sept. 90
Every plant OF The United States
steel Corporation which does not
show 100 per cent loyalty on the part
81 its employees when the strike call
becomes effective will be closed down
and viii remain closed indefinitely, "
vas the emphatic declaration Of a di-
rector Of the steel corporation here
today This official is the directing
head Of the ways and means OF com
batting the strike" during the present
emergency.
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IL &C. 90 yOuF best Interest 70 put
your Liberty Bend interest IN w. 8. 8.
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n d @ your Best Interest 20 Buf
gour LIbertg Bond intaEaEt - ". 6, 6
The Washington times., 1919-09-20
Favor Oriental Sandals.

One Of the mannilins wore a low
heeied tie on one foot and a high
heeled lace shoe on the other, hopping
about to demonstrate how much more
comfortable she could be in the pair
Of the lower heels. Even bedroom
slipper heels should be banished. Miss
Wilde declared.
"The very best slipper for this pur-
pose v the Oriental straw sandal