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The Washington times., 1919-11-11

period of Industrial strain comes, the
Government will have worked out a
plan of conciliation through the new
Industrial Conference. soon to be call
ed by President Wilson.
The coal strike has shown the ma
ton that a series of general strikes
are by no means remote, unless means
be taken to adjust the reasonable
demands of labor, and to force en-
ployers to bend from their attitude
OF stin-backed refusal to negotiate,
or to bargain collectively, when re-
, onsible union leaders approach them.
Believe Strike Net Ended.
In union circles there is some sen
timent to the effetc that the miners
strike Is by no means settled, despite
the action of the leaders. Some say
that thousands Of the miners will re-
fuse to return to work; that they are
going to stay out until their demands
are satisfied. This view has been ex-
pressed with much vigor by Ameri-
can Federation of Labor officials. who
say that many breakers remain ahead
for the Government, and that Attor-
ney General Palmer is doomed to dis
appointment IL he thinks the action
in Indianapolis indicates the collapse
of the walk-out.
There Is no question In our minds
that the strike has done labor a
great deal of good" stated a Leader
today. "It has given the Government
glimpse Of our strength and our
mettle. Washingtone knows now that
labor does not fear q fair fight with
the strongest forces that capital can
get together. The injunction policy
of the Government placed US in an
untenable position for the time being.
but we will not be caught In such
a trap again. II the Government tries
to use the Injunction weapon agains
strikes in the future, after the war
is over In the technical sense of the
word, IL will have force to reckon
with whose strength Is almost with
out limit"
The House Agricultural Committee
is expected to meet this afternoon TO
consider the extension for six months
of the Lever food control act The
committee failed to get a quorum this
morning because of consideration by
the House of the railroad bill
The Washington times., 1919-11-11

Berger. In order that the votes q
both parties may be thrown again
him
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-15
Abandon Steamer
MeSSina; Other
Ship Stands By

By Associated Press.
HALIFAX. ~. :. Dec 1f.-Abau-
donmcn- OF the British steamship.
Messina, reported yesterday as in a
sinking condition $50 miles off the
Eew Foundland coast. was announc-
"a in a radio message received here
Sunday night.
The messa &c said that another
vessel was standing by awaiting
a favorable opportunity 90 take OF
the crew" This was taken 90 iu-
dicate that the crew had not ac-
tually left Messina. but THAI ths
men were preparing 20 get of as
soon as possible in the belief that
the steamer could NOT be saved
II is thought THAI rescue steamer
probably is the Maple More which
answered the Messlras distress cap
yesterday morning with the MESSAGE
that she would be able 20 reach the
disabled vessel in about 90 hours
The Mcsslna IS owned by the Gulf
Line. Ltd She s4ilcd from 81. John
y. T.. for Antwerp. Dec. 5.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-15
RELIEF ORGANIZATION
HAS PLAN TO SUPPLY
STRICKEN COUNTRIES
Ey Associated Press


LONDON. Dec. 14-\ationals of
stricken European countries who
have resided in the United states
will soon De able TO supply their re-
latives and friends with food at rea-
sonable prices through a plan evolv-
cd by the American relief admin
stration. Under the same plan per-
sons living in those countries may
purchase essential foods. which in
some countries are extremity diff
cult 20 obtain.
The relief administration has or
ganized the American relief ware
house corporation" which VIII un-
dertake 10 send at the outset about
$5.Q0O,O0 worth OF foodstufs To the
1--WE countries mentioned. The gov
arnments which will benefit by the
plan have agreed TO foregO the i'm
position Of import duties and 70
transport the supplies from the
docks 90 warehouses which the gov
ernments viii provide
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-15
ELKS WILL HOLD
FAIR THIS WEEK
Will be for Christmas Dinner
Which They Plan to
Give Riddles.

The Elks fair, for the benefit of
the poor and needy children of the
city, Will open at the Elks' temple
Monday night 1t is planned to raise
hundreds Of dollars by means of the
fair, to give every poor child in
South Bend a never-to- -be-forgotten
Christmas this year. The children
will all be presented with useful
gifts; they viii be given a splendid
turkey dinner at the Chamber of
Commerce the day before Christmas
as guests of the Elks. and then they
will be conducted across the street
TO the Elks' temple, where they will
be treated to a Christmas tree and
presented with warm clothing and
other useful articles.
DOlph Chairman.
Charles a. Dolph is chairman of
the Christmas fair committee, and
is being assisted by large number
of Elks. In addition TO the fair and
fun Of all kinds, planned at the
temple this week. to raise money for
the Christmas celebration, there viii
also be a dance in the ball room of
the temple every night. These
dances will be continued throughout
the week, with a first-c class dance
orchestra and a program of specia
stunts and fun OF various kinds to
attract the crowds All sorts OF
articles, many Of which can be used
as Christmas presents, will be sole
at the Christmas fair. Christmas
shoppers are urged 10 visit the fair
as a means Of helping making the
Elks' Christmas for the poor folks
a complete success.
It IS estimated about $1,000 alone
will be spent by the local lodge in
the banquet and Christmas tree pro-
gram for the children. Wives of the
lodge members plan TO serve tho
dinner to the children, after the food
has been prepared under the direc-
ton Of o. A. Clark Of Kable's res
taurants.
The fair will open every night a
1880 o'clock and will also be open
next Saturday afternoon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-15
DISCOVER BODY
OF BLAKE BOY
Mother of Wealthy PhiladeI-
phia YoungSter Charged
With Murder.
BY Assoclated Press

BY Associated Press
ATLANTIC CITY. y. j., Dec. 13.
The body Of James N. Blake, jr.,
six-year-old son of a wealthy Phila-
delphia insurance broker, VINO was
declared by his mother to have been
kidnapped last Friday night. washed
ashore at Ventnor Sunday. Mrs.
Blake has been placed under arrest
Charged with Crime.
Mrs. Blake, who on Friday night
crawled TO the home Of Benjamin
Fox in Ventnor, told OF being at
tackled by two negroes. VINO. after
beating her. robbed her Of a hand
bag and then led with her child. is
charged with the murder of the boy
She was removed from the homo Of
Mrs. A G. Miller. in Ventnor. sun
DAY, 10 the Atlantic City hospital
where she is guarded by a police
man She IS said 70 be suffering
from a nervous collapse.
The boys body was found less
than five blocks from the pier ia
Ventnor. where Mrs. Nentnor'
handbag was recovered Saturday
and about the same distance from
the scene of the alleged kidnapping
Perform Autopsy.
County Physician l. r. SoudeT
performed an autopsy and pro
nounced death due TO drowning. He
said 1t had not yet been decided
whether to hold an inquest.
There were no marks on the
body to indicate that the boy had
been killed before he was throw
into the water" said Dr. Souder.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-15
Griffith and
Grey Duck Are
Safe in Port

-y Associated Press
MIAMI. FLA. Dec. 14-The Yacht
Grey Duck on which David w Crit
fth. motion picture producer. and "a
party OF 60. left here Wednesday ar
r.ved late Sunday az Nassau Ba-
Lama islands. with all on board safe.
said radio message received at mid
night by the Miami Herald from
Nassau
The Yacht. which was four days
overdue on her arrival at Nassau
encountered heavy seas and mem
bers OF The party had been without
food FOR three days the message
said. Two passengers We're swept
overheard during The voyage but
were rescued
The message said the Grey Duck
almost capslzed and the pilot was
injured and others on board were
forced to take turns at the wheel
while The little craft wallowed in the
seas-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-15
T. S. Transport
Afre in ~. Y.
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK. Dec. l4.-Fire has
broken our on the former North
German Lloyd We Graf Waldersee.
a United States army transport and
now anchored in the Hudson river
pending transfer 10 Great Britain
Two army transports anchored near
by are endeavoring 70 render assist
ance
Residents al Spuyten Duyville op-
posite the anchorage OF the Graf
Waldersee. reported that the big
liner was enveloped in smoke
through which flames were leaping
Two fire boats and a police tug were
- ushed 20 the assistance Of the shin
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-15
TWICE AT
SERGT. CHAPEL
Charge Glenn Wharton With
IntOxiCatiOn and Shooting
With Intent to Kill.

Watching Police Sergt. Joseph
Chapel approaching at 2:2O o'clock
Sunday morning. Glenn Wharton
SPA y. Johnson ST., pulled 80 cali
Der revolver and shot twice at the
sergeant. and then darted down an
alley 20 his home. where he was ar
rested. The shooting occurred near
the O'Brien Varnish works, on ".
Washington st. II is reported that
Wharton was drunk.
Wharton left home about mid
night ana kissed his wife and baby
goodby. stating that they would
never see him again. Shortly after
he left his house Mrs. Wharton
beard shot and. thinking her hus-
band had committed suicide, in
formed the police Motorcycle Of
fcer r Barkley was sent to :nvesti-
gate and made a thorough search
OF the neighborhood, but was unable
to find any trace Of Wharton.
Officers Start Search.
In the meantime Sergt. Chapel
and officer B. Tholander had re-
ceived complaints that some person
was doing considerable shooting IN
the northwest part of the city and
started in search of the individual
Nearing the O'Brien Varnish works,
the officers were informed that
there was a man in an alley near
there flourishing a gun and threat
ening to shoot some others.
officer Tholander was detailed to
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-15
10 TREATY COMPROMISE SAYS WILSO
Ex Kaiser Nav
Be Witness in
Wardrobe Trail

By Associated Press:
BERLIN. Saturday. Dec. IA
Former Emperor William my be
included in the list Of witnesses who
are to be cross examined by sub
committee OF the parliamentary
committee inquiring into responsi-
hility for the war in connection
with its work in establishing the
attitude and procedure OF the i'm
perial government toward the Bosn-
ian government at Sarajjevo, prior
to the outbreak Of the war
The committee has decided, how
ever. 10 defer action in this regard
until replies have been received 10 a
sheet OF questions sent out 20 lead
In@ diplomats and army leaders.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-15
CRIPPLES START RIOT
IN BERLIN; ONE DEAD
~ Associated 80 /.

BERLIN, Dec. 14-One man was
killed and three others were wound
ed in a riot at Spandau when a
crowd Of men. crippled in the war.
who are employed at the government
plant, attempted 70 enter the admin
istration bureau and protest against
a plan 10 SHIFT them elsewhere. When
officials refused 20 receive the en-
ployes theY stormed the building.
The officials then opened fire on
them.
Fifteen hundred crippled veterans
OF the war have been on the plants
pay roll. although il is said they
have not been rendering service and
have been the cause OF continuous
rioting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-15
May LEGISLATE
TO CURB REDS
Various Measures to Meet the
Situation Now Pending
Before Congress.
BY LOUIS LUDLOW.
.s-Times Mashine,on Correspondent.

News Times Washington Correspondent.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. IA
Legislation TO curb the Reds" is
certain of passage at the present
session Of congress. Various plans
to accomplish this end are pending
in bills before congress, including
a proposal TO send them to the
island of Guam and punish them
BY forcing them to carry out their
own theories of governme or lack
OF government, but the bill that is
attracting the most attention and
comment is the one designed to
quelch anarchism and punish the
Reds" offered recently by Rep.
Dewey. of Ohio. This is the bill that
is backed by Atty. Gen. Palmer.
Bill ProvolSes Comment.
From one end of the country to
the ether the bill has provoked the
strongest kind of editorial com
ment. Most of the editorials have
been favorable. but there have been
the unfavorable kind also, largely
from radicals who seek to defy the
Ia W hAAAANA NAAt NAOAh VI Al &C bPGENAA'
Then. too. there are those who be-
lieve that Rep. Dewey has not gone
far enough by simply providing for
fines and imprisonments for of
fenses. They insist that the firing
squad should be called upon TO do
a little sunrise work.
In addition to writing strong edi-
aHf
tors have written personal letters to
Rep. Dewey regarding the bill. The
very large majority Of these letters
are favorable to the measure
Fervcnt Discussion.
SO fervent has become discussion
OF the bill through the press of the
country that It doubtless will take
a foremost place among the big
measures in the house when con
gress returns here for serious work
early in the year Not only will the
Dill demand much attention on its
merits. but the fact that II was
drawn by the department OF justice
and has fullest Endorsement Of Atty
Gen. Palmer will have much 10 dc
with giving il a commanding posi-
ton.
The measure at present is in the
hands of subcommittee Of the
house judiciary committee. OF which
Rep. Morgan, Of Oklahoma, is
chairman. The steps necessary &c
bring the bill 10 the floor are. first
10 have it reported TO the full com.
mittee and then have the full com.
mittee report il 10 the house.
History OF Bill.
The history of the bill goes back
to Mr.. DevOy's campaign for the
house. He then preached zone
Hundred Per Cent Americanism.
and when he came TO congress. after
defeating former Sen. Dick. he de.
termined 10 support any good mea.
sure for the suppression OF the raj
icals Congress was slow ia acting
however. and eventually. with IN,
murder OF American soldiers al
Centralia. Wash. fresh in mind. Mr.
Dewey decided that, although M
was a new member he no Longer
would wait for action by some Older
! CONTINUED OK PAGE TWO,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-15
BLAME OF
DELAY DIRECTLY
ON REPUBLICANS
French Premier
Injured While
on London Trip
By Associated Press

By Associated Press;
PARIS. Dec 14.-It developed
with Premier Clemenceau's return
Sunday from the conference in Lon
don that he had met with a slight
injury on his trip to England
through a fall on board the destroy
or on which he crossed the channel
on the northward journey. He
alghted from the train at the sta
tion here with some difficulty be
cause Of the injury and after hav-
ing been enthusiastically received
by the crowd gathered at the station
he proceeded directly 10 the minis
try of war and called for his physi-
clan.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-15
TO LIFT INDUSTRIAL
RESTRICTIONS TODAY

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. 14.-with
practically all restrictions for fur
rishing light, heat and power 10 in
dustrial plants To be withdrawn
normal operation Of Indiana plants
is expected Monday. Orders from
the railroad administration restor-
ing normal operation OF railroad and
interurban trains and permitting re-
tail houses to resume their usual
hours were put into effect in prac-
tically all cities in the state Satur-
day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-15
GERMAN GOVERNMENT
ANSWERS ALLIES NOTE

PARIS. Dec. 1.-THE answer OF
the German government 10 the lat
est allied note reached the German
deleCatiOn in Paris Sunday. Because
OF the time needed for deciding and
translating the document. il is not
likely 10 be presented 70 Gen. Sec'y
paul Dutasta OF the peace conference
until Monday morning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-15
HIGH OFFICIALS
APPEAR IN COAL
INVESTIGATION
Must Explain Why Plans of
Fuel Administrator Were
Set Aside.
]. |. LEWIS MAKES PREDICTION
By Associated Press:

By Associated Press:
WASHINGTON Dec. 14.-While
relaxation OF restrictions on the use
OF bituminous voal continued Sun
day. indicating governmental belief
hat the strike crisis in the industry
has passed. congressional investiga-
ton began 10 bear upon the active
participants in the settlement The
appearance Saturday night Of DR.
Harry A. Garfield whose resignation
as federal fuel administrator was ac-
cepted by Pres't Wilson before the
senate subcommittee investigating
coal situation was followed Sunday
by indications that Atty Gen. Pal
mer and other high officials would
be called on this week to explain
Why plans Of Dr. Garfield were set
aside and a compromise made with
the miners union on a basis which
the former fuel administrator de-
scribed as contrary 10 fundamental
principles of the government"
Miners Resume.
Acting Pres't John /. Lewis of
the United Mine Workers Of Amer
lea, who is attending the labor re-
construction conference here pre-
dicted that by Monday night 95 per
cent Of the miners would be back TO
ork
Restrictions imposed on the use Of
fuel during the strike gradually are
being removed under the discretion
ary authority to rescind such orders
as was given the regional directors.
Thus the working week will open
Monday with a nearer approach to
a normal industrial situation then
any week since the strike was made
effeotive New. I.
Rescind Restrictions.
Although most of the power 10
rescind the various restrictions has
been placed in the hands Of the re-
gional directors. railroad administra-
tion is continuing to exercise a su-
lpervisory control over bituminous
coal and coke. This has been made
necessary not alone by the resigna-
ton of Fuel Administrator Garfield
but also by the designations of Cy-
rus Guernsey, Jr., assistant to Dr.
Garfield. and John A. Airport. chief
engineer. both of whom came back
to Washington TO serve with their
chief when the fuel administration
was revived. There designations
have practically put an end to the
reinstituted activities of the admin
stration.
Expect Appointment.
Appointment by Pres't Wilson Of
commission TO supersede the fuel
administrator is expected this week.
No intimations of the personnel have
been given in official quarters.
though the basis decided upon will
make its composition include one
mine worker. one coal mine operator
and a representative Of the public.
The three Will have power % read
ust wage scales, above the present
advance of IA percent given the
miners. if desired, and also 10 ad-
vance the selling price Of coal.
The scale committee Of the oper-
ators of the central competitive
field. II was learned Sunday. prob
ably viii meet in Cleveland Wednes-
day TO consider their attitude toward
the strike settlement
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-15
HOLD NIEW CONFERENCES.

Iy Associated Press
RENAL EsthOnia. Dec. l4.-An-
other conference OF the representa-
tives OF the Baltic states viii be
held az Dorpat before Christmas TO
discuss serious questions affecting
al the Baltic governments which
have arisen during the peace dis
cussion between Ethonia and the
bolsheviki delegation, il was stated
sunday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-15
STEEL MEN CONTINUE
NATION WIDE STRIKE
- AsslcIafed p

BF Ass1ciateu Trtss.
WASHINGTON. Dec. I4-Cortin-
uation OF the nationwide steel
workers strike was voted Sunday
by the conference here of - presi-
dents OF unions connected with the
steel industry. II was said there
were only two dissenting votes. most
Of the union leaders maintaining
that victory in the controversy was
in sight
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-15
GERMANY IS YIELDING
ON SCAPA FLOW ISSUE
Rv Associated Press .

BERLIN, Dec. lin her note in
reply 10 the last entente cOmmunica-
ton demanding the signing Of the
protocol preliminary to putting the
peace treaty in effect, which IS now
on its way 10 Paris. Germany yields
in here stand on the Scapa Flow is
sue 10 a certain extent.
The text will not be published IN
Berlin before Monday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-15
President SilenCeS RumOTS
With Statement of Po-
Sition on Pact.
TAKE ACTION AFTER HOLIDAYS
Hitchcock Says Democrats
Will Not Ratify Treaty
Without League.

L,y Associated Press
WASHINGTON. Dec. 14.-Pres't
Wilson Sunday interviewed IN the
peace treaty dilemma with an an
nouncement that he had mo COM
promise or concession OF any kind
in mind" would make no move to-
ward the .reatys disposition. ard
would continue 10 hold the repub-
ucan senate responsible for results
and conditions attending delay.
The presidents position. regarded
as peculiarly significant in view 90
the recent discussion in the senate
Of a compromise. was set forth in
the following statement issued Sun
day from the white house
TT was learned from the hiEhes
authority at the executive offices
today that the hope of the republi-
can leaders of the senate that the
president Vaould presently make
some move which VIII relieve the
situation with regard 10 the treaty
is entirely without foundation, he
has no compromise or concession o.
any kind in mind. but intends. SO
Tar as he is concerned. that the re
publican leaders of the senate shall
continue 20 bear the undivided re-
sponsiiblity for the fate OF the treaty
and the present condition Of ths
world in consequence Of That fate.
Democrats Endorse.
The white house statement appar-
emily had no effect in changing the
treaty situation. Democratic lead
ers endorsing the presidents views.
declared that IL did not preclude a
senate compromise and thar com
promise efforts would proceed. Re-
publican leaders reiterated that The
president was responsible for the
present status and must make the
FIRST move toward O. solution. Sen
ators hoping 20 KIN the treaty alone
expressed satisfaction.
on one point only. apparently.
were all senate factions in harmony
namely. that decisive action on
the treaty probably would be defer
red until next month. after the pro
posed holiday recess OF congress.
planned 20 end Jan. 3 Senate de-
bate centered about the white house
statement is expected 20 be re-
opened Monday with fresh vigor.
The democratic compounds cam
paign also IS 20 be pressed, accord
! ing 10 sen. Hitchcock. OF Nebraska.
administration leader but unless
some unexpected development this
/ week ensues. the leaders believe the
finale cannot be reached until next
month.
Continue Efforts
Sen. Hitchcock. commenting to-
night on the white house statement.
declared that the democrats would
continue efforts FOR compromising
/ the reservation. and that the SEN
ate and not the president must act
first
-'Iyhe president says the whole
matter is in the hands OF the SEN
ate and agree with him." said Mr.
Hitchcock The president says he
| has no compromise or concession 70
make That is for the senate. We
are ready 70 negotiate az any time
and viii continue 20 seek COM
promise between the Lodge reser-
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