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New-York tribune., 1919-03-15
Bill Proposes Pension
For All City Employees
Will Take Care of All Who Are
Not Protected by Some
Other Fund

ALBANY. March IA bill intro
duced to-day by Senator John j. Boy
Ian, Democrat, of New York, creates
general retirement system for New
York City employees not protected by
other pension funds. The bill is ap-
proved by Joseph Haag, secretary IF
the Board of Estimate, and is believed
to have the backing of the city ad-
ministraticn.
Under it is incorporated the New
York City employees retirement sys-
tenn" 1t is to include employees in
renounce all claims to benefits from
other retirement funds backed by the
city. Five funds are created and the
Board of Estimate is the trustee of all.
These funds are to be IN the custody
of the City Comptroller, subject to su-
pervision of the State Insurance De-
partment.
City employees are divided in three
groups, laborers, mechanics and skilled
workers and clerks, administration and
technical workers. The minimum re-
tirement age Of the three groups are
respectively, fifty-eight, ffty-nine and
sixty.
Assemblyman Morris Bloch, Demo
crat, of New York, introduced a bill,
providing for the licensing of hotels,
boarding, lodging and furnished room
houses, tenement or apartment houses,
in New York City, the fee to be $40 q
year for each place containing more
than five rooms, offered for rental.
Each license must have the written
approval of the Police Commissioner.
New-York tribune., 1919-03-15
League Assailed
As Super-S'tate
! By yWadsworth
No Pact Should Control
Citizenship of America,
He Tells Presbyterians
Revision of Draft Urged
Nation Advised Carefully
to Consider Before For.
saking Monroe Doctrine

United States Senator James W.
Wadsworth, jr., last night attacked
the proposed constitution of the league
Of nations at the Jamaica Presbyterian
Church when he declared that Surely
we can do better than this, surely
from the peace conference can come
better solution
Senator Wadsworth argued the dele
code which could provide clearly and
succinctly for compulsory arbitration,"
and then, he added, "have your league
Of nations to enforce this code"
The provisions governing the pow
crs of the executive council of the pro-
posed league were the chief targets
Of Mr.. Wadsworth's attacks. He called
the executive council "the head and
front of superstate." he asserted
there were no rules or methods of or
ganization for the executive council,
all Of which he called an "astounding
omission, and he exclaimed:
II ask In all frankness isn't it sur
prising that the members of the Senate
insist that these omissions be repaired?
. 1t can't have life breathed into it un-
less the Senate give consent"
Aliens Called United States Problem
Asserting it was admitted that the
problem of immigration could be
brought before the executive council,
Senator Wadsworth said:
II deny the jurisdiction. The people
Of America can never afford to convey
to any one outside of America juris-
diction to say who shall be admitted
to the citizenship of the United States.
We've got to be left absolutely alone
in the settlement of this problem"
The speaker also singled out
Article 10, which relates to safeguard
ing the territorial integrity and polit-
ical independence of the members of
the league. He took issue with Oscar
furnish arms and money for that safe
guarding was not contractual but
moral.
"lf it is a moral Obligation" SEN
ator Wadsworth said, "we've got to
respond. When America is called
upon she must do it. Unless we live
rp to the spirit of it it becomes
contemptible scrap of paper"
Possibilities Suggested
Mr.. Wadsworth pictured the league
in existence and growing to include
thirty or forty members. Then he de-
clared restlessness is characteristic
of the age, adding "it is asking too
much of human nature to restrict
these nations for all time under
contract of this sort" He said that
with the league effective and should
America go to war for Cuba's sake,
as she did in 1898, these forty nations
would attack the United States for
striking at the territorial integrity
Of Spain.
Speaking Of Washington's Farewell
Address, Senator Wadsworth said mot
that it is final for all time, but that
it deserves the most prayerful con-
sideration of every American citizen"
The Monroe Doctrine, he said.
flowed logically and naturally "from
Washington's words about intan-
Cling alliances" Before we abandon
the Monroe Doctrine we ought to CON
slider. Let's not depart from it in q
few weeks and embark upon road
which leads no man know whittier"
he advised
New-York tribune., 1919-03-15
Glass Asked Why
Williams Is Kept
In Currency Job
Representative McFadden of
Pennsylvania Writes to
Secretary for Explanation
Quotes the Constitution
Neso York Tribune
WnsiiY1 nfor RurerI

WASHINGTON, March 14-Repre-
sentative McFadden, of Pennsylvania,
author of the resolution to inquire into
'ne conduct OF John Shelton Williams
IN his Office of Controller OF the Cur
'ehcy, to-day called upon Secretary Of
'he Treasury Glass to explain his au-
tnority for continuing Mr.. Williams in
ONCE in the absence of an appointment
oy the President. The letter follows in
part:
i have observed in the press under
date of March 7, 1919, your statement
That you have continued John Shelton
Williams in the office of the Controller
o.f the Currency, and j am taking the
hosrty Of making inquiry as to the
authority upon which this appointment
vas made, and by what right Of law
ar. Williams continues to exercise the
autIcs and receive the emoluments Of
this Office.
While it Is true that the Secretary
W the Treasury is empowered to ap-
poiht Deputy Controller Of the Cur
..ency' the power to appoint the Con-
snroiier himself is lodged solely in the
resident Of the United States, by and
with the advice and consent % The SEN
apc. There Is no ambiguity in the law
as 70 the method Of making appoint
'hen's 80 this Office, as will be seen by
q, reference to Article II, Section g,
>ianse OF the Constitution.
(. FROM a reference to these sections
y VII DC seen that Mr. Williams's
.ormer appointment was for a definite
I'm I'm OF fiye years and that it ter
S,ra'ea Srn,sa "a ~ the expiration Of five years
.a ron the date Of his appointment and
rrosssnTmation, or ON the I'd day of
fepruary, 1919.
~ .was within the authority Of the
resident Of the United States to make
recess appointment. but this he has
10Y 20, ssen ~ to do. The question natu-
sraiiy arises why the secretarv az The
go as.asufy assumes the authority to
ssnske such appointment, In view IL the
asss That the United STATES senate. for
sseasons uudisclosed, refused Ia con
nrm and the President rcfu.~d IN
.sahe recess appointment. as he had
w undcubted right 70 do. ''"1
Equally vital, important and nert,.
nent IN the further tnnuirv xs ~
1sghs Of Mr, Williams Ia rn,ss,s '.e ~
=. sn az 4 member Of she federal ne.
seIgs board. The Federal Reserve act %
..acat'ng this board, named the eecya,
cf the TrcAsury and III. con4ynI-
s'ap3 s p3 sne Currency as ex-ofF,rin rs.ye.
MY. Williams. therernr. "'... M
I s1fanx his term of ONES ss controiisy
New-York tribune., 1919-03-15
Palmer Would End.
War by SsAny League
Nothing Will Maintain Peace if
Peoples Are Bred in
Fight. He Saws

81 am for league of nations-any
league Of nations. any formula which
will be start in ending war;" said
Frederick Palmer last night, in an ad-
dress at the City Club. "But no league
of any kind, nothing the lawyers can
devise, will end war unless we put vio-
lence out of our hearts and learn in
ternational good will which begins by
putting yourself in your neighbor's
place, whatever language he speaks.
Violence breeds war-and opinions
seem pretty violent at the conference,
and even more violent at home.
disarmament will not end war. Pre-
paredness is only relative term. If
one side has pitchforks and the other
has not it is relatively prepared, and
when leaders have bred the people into
fighting rage they will fght---evcn if
they have to give three months notice
and that again proves the need of in
ternational good will and curb on in
ternational suspicion and prejudice"
New-York tribune., 1919-03-15
.Citizen' Creel to
Devote Future to
'Delousingg' Nation
Wilson's Censor Ready to
Quit Job and Announces
Plan to Enter Politics;
Does Not Seek Payroll

WASHINGTON, March 14.-Settle-
ment of the accounts of the Committee
on Public Information, now being
made, will show that the committees
domestic work was Virtually self-sus-
tanning" George Creel, chairman of
the committee, said to-day. Mr.. Creel
returned several days ago from Europe.
He reiterated to-day that he had re-
signed as chairman of the committee.
President Wilson, he said, however,
had not yet accepted his formal resig-
nation
In explaining that he regarded him
self now as private citizen, Mr.. Creel
said that he had made no plans for his
future activities, but meant to take an
active interest in political affairs. He
added that it would not be as an Office
seeker, "but much as an humble assist
ant in the delousing process Of which
our public life stands in need"
Creel characterized reports of differ
false as to be absurd" He said that,
on the other hand, it was his greatest
pride that he could say that from the
first to the last he chad only faith,
confidence and the most inspiring sup
port from the President"
In discussing the peace conference
Mr.. Creel asserted that he kept his
pledge made before going abroad that
he would have nothing to do with the
conference or its publicity.
"Thc amazing situation developed"
he added, chat the very correspon-
dents who we're most fearful of my
secret control were eventually quar-
relling with me for my steadfast re-
fusal to act as their wet nurse"
The committee chairman denied fiat
ly that the American government had,
since the opening of the peace confer
ence, exercised any censorship over
news matter between Europe and the
United States.
New-York tribune., 1919-03-15

on the Federal Reserve Board, and. as
| understand, continues to sit on SUCH
board. His term as Controller of the
Currency having expired on February
., 1919, and he being no longer the
peraon designated by the Federal Re
serve act to sit as a member of the
Federal Reserve Board, his right to
exercise such duties, together with the
right to receive $1,000 per year, in adj
dition to che $4,000 per year he re-
ceives as Controller Of the Currency,
by that fact ceased and determined"
New-York tribune., 1919-03-15
British Liberal Victory
Shows Political Upset
Election Points 10 CONTEMPT
Held for Lloyd George
Government
NcrD York Tribuns
European Ruycnal
lcercrish.. 1sis. New York rrths,ns mn

fcoryrsht 1919. Ncw York Tribune Incl
LONDON, March H.--A political
development Of great interest came
to-day when tho announcement wan
made that in the by-clcction for West
Legion, A. Il. Ncwbold, the Liberal
;onist opponent by majority OF 2,01o.
In the December general election
the Coalition Unionist won by a ma
jority Of 1868. A week ago, Admiral
Sir Reginald Hall, Coalitionist, do.
fcatcd the Labor representative by
majority Of 1892, as compared with
Lord Birkenhcad's majority Of 5000
in December.
1t ID concluded that considerable
Lloyd George government have new
become dissatisfied. Tho independent
Liberals, ~ a consequence, are highly
elateds
New-York tribune., 1919-03-15

he rare beauty of which be appreciated only by those
who actually the collection in person. Many are exact
duplicates of imported models, others original con-
ceptlons by some of Americas best known designers.
Fashioned of Silk Duvetyn Evora Crystal Cord Silver
tone Tricotne Poiret Twill and Fine Serge priced very
reasonably
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-01
SCRAPS ABOUT SCRAPPERS

come over from New York to make it in
teresting for Murray: hewpie Calender and
return battle in the semwind-up. Jimmy
Tierney VS. John Moloney. Walter Renne
Danny Buck complete the program.
Artie OLeary has drawn the assignment
to oppose Johnny Kilbane at the National
Saturday night. This will be OLeary's first
start against champion, but he hopes to
make it Interesting for the Cleveland feather
king.
Johnny WolEast. brother Of the former
lightweight champion and now a Lancaster
midday s tb. VII Sailor Eddie
other bouts bring together Gussie Lewis
and Dave Meterm, the sensa tional New York
and Jack Lester and Jimmy Mendo.
Joey Fox. the crack English featherweight.
will meet Joe Tiplitz. of New York, in
hs At the 4 A next Mon
repeat: He challenged Kiihsne at the
Olympia last night.
Assistant Matchmaker Jakey Friedman
has ARRANGED very good support-card to
the Fox-Tiplitz battle. Johnny Moloaey, en-
In the other bouts Frankie DAILY meets Eddie
Mullin. Wally Nelson faces Eddie Walsh
and Goodie Welsh takes on Roy Ennis.
Joe Burman will be the wind-up enter
tainer at the National on April 10, probably
meeting Patsy Johnson, the crack Trenton
bantam. Battling Murray VS. Johnny Rosner
Max Williamson Bobby Doyle. and Johnny
Mahoney and Cal Delaney complete the
same program.
Patsy Cline finally has been matched to
meet Johnny Tillman in the National wind
up on April 28. AS these boys have met
several times before. great rivalry exists
in the two camps Both are full-fedged
welterweights. and are after Jack Britton's 5
crown. Cline's last battle resulted in a
knockout over the crafty Lockport Jimmy
Duffy In three rounds.
Tiilman is In demand. The following tele-
gram was received by Manager Herman
Taylor last night from Minneapolis:
To Herman Taylor
400 weightman Building. Philadelphia.
Britton and Malone matched at st. Paul
April .25. Would you consider Tillman with
'N ''''0 " NIKE COLLINS.
Crosby Clark, of Bad Axe. Mich. a can
didate for the Penn freshman crew. saw
| his second bout last at the Olympia. He
| is a strong rooter for Johnny Kilbane.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-01
Committee, Planning a
Warm Welcome, Cro,Us
Cold Awaiting Tardy Bali
Players at Shibe Park
WATSON ON SICK LIST
By EDWIN ]. POLLOCK

TNHE Shibe Park reauisition commit
L tee, consisting of c. Mack. Connie
Mack and Cornelius McGillicudy. was
all primed up to extend a hearty well
come TO the homecoming ball players
yesterday. The stockroom was raided
and a lot of nice, clean uniforms, shoes,
hats, gloves and ev'rthin' were awaiting
them. They're still awaiting them.
The committee stood en- masse at the
home plate, where most of the presenta-
tions and speeches are made. The chilly
March winds blew auivers UP and down
the collective spine of the committee,
but the committee was dressed heavily
and held forth with a great show or
gameness from 10 in the morning TIL
the sun went down.
The committee was ambitious and
anxious to attend to the greeting part
of the days work. but the ball players
were tardy; in fact, more than tardy.
They never arrived, but he arrived, the
he referring to Gene Bailey, who man
aged to leave Texas in time to reach
this city yesterday.
Reception Cooling
c. Mack. Connie Mack and Corneliys
MsGillicuddy were all set to make the
reception a warm one, but the afore-
mentioned March winds chilled the in
tentions somewhat and the reception Is
not likely to be SO warm when the prodi-
gals do arrive.
rhe committee was plainly disap-
pointed, and it was evident the action
of the ball players was not pleasing.
The committee expressed itself as fol-
lows:
Bailey is the only one of the out
felders to put in an appearance, and
none of the infielders are present, except
George Burns and Dugan. OF course,
those two were here before. Nothing
has been heard from the rest Of the
men. 1t may be that they are on their
way here. We hope they are, but they
hav not kept us informed" ..
The AS have little time to get in shape
for the grand opening. They must take
advantage Of every clear day. for April
rains are tricky and likely to break up
practice at any time. j. Pluvius is a
mean guy without the, slightest trace OF
sentiment, and he has no regard for ball
players a-tall.
Shannon A. W. l..
Morry Shannon arrived with Joe
Dugan last Thursday. but at present ne
is absent without leave. He went over
to his home in Newark for the weekend
and is still week-ending.
There are five players besides Shannon
who are due to put in an appearance.
They are Infielders Grover and Thomas
and Outfielders Roth, Walker and Kopp
Mack felt sure that Grover and Thomas
would be here yesterday and he expects
ot min
will arrive the latter part of the week
Roth is uncertain. He is one of the
silent members.
Witt and Gregg are lost to the AS as
far as Mack is concerned. He has tried
to get them in line. but has been un-
successful and it is doubtful If he would
handle them now.
witt is what you call a holdout,' said
Mack, "but he couldn't play ball for me
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-01

IDDIE O'KEEFE walked into dis
II appointment. Eddie was informed
that there was chance Freely Reese
would not appear for his meeting with
frankie Clark last night, and the vet
eran feather appeared early at the
Olympia prepared for battle.
O'Keefe, now on two weeks vaca-
ton from Tome School, worked hard
in the hope he would be called upon.
He expects TO get started against a good
boy soon. His last battle, his come
back effort, was clean cut win over
Phil Franchini
Otto Knabe and Bill Donovan were near
Bill seldom misses a battle, but made reser-
vation. early when he learned Kilbsne was
the aisle fear the front by the overworked
Leon Raihs.
Aisle chairs were popular. Big. Bill
Hollenback had to be content to witness
the battle from one OF these temporary To-
@anx Ss Sut he reSu Mas
pleasing he forgot all about the location.
Willie jackson and his wife had ringsde
seats near Mealy's corner. jackson arrived
ing in a knockout win over frankie Fsrren
in Frisco. Willie likely will be on exhibition
hero shortly.
Johnny Mooney had joey Fox well groomed
for his act, Fox made a professional ring
entry. challenged Kilbane in the regular
champion BY Bobby Calhoun. and made a
graceful departure from the elevated battle
stage. Herman Taylor assisted the feather
weight hope from the ring.
Walter Grail. the dashing hashlight pho,
n bia da al
panied by Stanley Lovegroye and John
Fulton.
Charles Heeb scored every battle. and as
usual picked everything but a winner. He
said Kilbane won his first regular decision
Kiibane, was elated over the outcome. H.
w. Trembley was the guest of Charles Heeb
at the ringsde.
M. weintraub. who hastened away from
Washington, and Louis ii. Jaffe, former
EVENING LEDGER boxing expert, to see the
big bout his fRssas sssa With
be content to view the bout from the rear.
Sam Gross was accompanied by his 'mys-
terious western battler." whom he plans
member OF the Gross party. believes the
+ mysterious one has the class.
J.hnny Tillman. the clever western
welterweight, Will meet waiter Mohr OF
BROOKLYN in the main bout OF the Atlantic
city sporting Club this Thursday evening
Max Williamson. who, on Saturday night.
fourht a good draw with Battling Leonard
At the National, engages Willie Spencer OF
S.louceater in the semiwind-up In the
other bouts Howard Jackson meets Johnny
Connie Doyle refused to be absent last
nieht This real boxing fan. who has not
missed a battle at either the National or
olympia in hve years occupied his regular
seat in the second row.
battling Murray will be the wlnd.up
4 entertainer ct the Cambria A. O. on Friday
night. Jack Ellie. the clever bantam. VIII
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-01
HAUCHTON NOT TO COACH
Absence of Tutor Causes Post.
ponement of Spring Practice

Cambridge, Mass. April There
was no cheering assembly of Harvard
football candidates last night welcoming
the first signs Of return to former
gridiron conditions, nor will spring
practice start outdoors tomorrow. both
affairs were called off at the eleventh
hour, the changeabe Weather. as well as
the failure to secure coach TO take
charge, sharing the responsibility.
One essential football fact became
known through the cancellation. Percy
Haughton has stepped into the business
world via Boston brokerage firm, and
therefore could not accept a bid to take
charge this spring. or even promise that
he would be back as head coach next
autumn. Leo Leary. end coach, and in
charge two-thrds of the 1916 season,
could not be secured. and one or two de-
sirables in the Harvard Blue Book Of
football are cleaning up little bit Of
military business overseas.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-01

anyhow. The best he could make would
be a substitute"
Two of the AS are on the sick list.
Scott Perry is suffering from a cold and
Johnny Watson is nursing an ingrown
toenail and bruised thumb. Joe Baker
was troubled with a sore arm, but has
recovered.
1t was a poor day for the inielders
and outfieders, but the pitchers and
catchers did not have an idle moment.
They all took turns on the peak and
served them up for Joe Dugan, Burns
and Ralph Perkins. Bailey had right
field to himself and exhibited heap OF
speed in gathering in the wallops.
Bailey has gained favor in Mack s
eyes, not only because he reported on
time. but because of his ability. The
southerner Is fast, clever and willing. He
Is a hitter and looks every inch BAH
PLAYER. He was with the AS at the be-
ginning of last season, but left TO enter
the service. He came from the Texas
League,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-01
LARSEN, HIGH-JUMP STAR,
ENTERS PENN RELA Y GAMES
Brigham Young athlete Expected Crack Wods Record
, Franklin FeId-Tean Entries for Carniral
Close Tomorrow

Pittsburgh; Roberts, Of Stevens: Linn.
of Northwestern Johnson of Michigan
and Thibault, of Pennsylvania. have all
done 6 feet. Stone of Cornell, Is an
other very good jumper, as he has been
clearing feet in practice. This list Is
one of the best that has been seen at
the relay carnival for some years and
a great exhibition of high jumping
should be the result
Team entries close tomorrow for the
relay carnival and the drawings for po-
sitions at the poles will take place on
Friday so that any teams entering after
tomorrow will be considered post entries
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-01

SKATERS ARE REMATCHED
Mccullough and Jack Meet To-
morrow at Palace Rink

Billy Mccullough, the wildwood youth,
was awarded the one-mle open roller
skating race last evening at the Palace
Rink. Thirty-ninth and Market streets
w. II. Jack finished first but was dis
! qualified for unintentionally fouling Nc.
! Cullough on one of the turns four laps
/ from the finish Jack was right on Nc
Cullough's heels from the start, but
while trying TO take the lead uninten.
tionally fouled Mccullough and the
Wildwood youth fell. He was unable
! 10 continue the race.
Manager Jimmy Clark announced
after the race that he had matched the
two men to meet in a return race to.
morrow evening. The one-mile race
open to all service men was won by II
NJ. Bohn. of the U. S. s. Hosoke.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-01

CLlNTON LARSEN, who created sucl
Va sensation two years ago at the
Pennsylvania relay carnival by jumping
G feet SIS inches. was entered yesterday
n the carnival for this season. Larsen
is one of the greatest high jumpers that
this country has ever produced. He has
been discharged recently from the army,
and Coach Roberts. of Brigham Young
University, states he Is rapidly getting
back into form.
Two years ago when Larsen made
his remarkable jump. he did so under
very unfaVorable conditions, as the take
off was poor, due to previous heavy
rains. 1t Is quite possible that this
season he will create new worlds rec
ord in this event, as in practice two
years ago he cleared 6 feet "a inches.
Larsen. of course, will be the faVorite
for the high jump. but he will have sew
eral men who will push him hard
Wetherdon. of New York University.
has a record of 6 feet 2la inches, while
Parry, also of New York; Hugas, OF