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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28

The operators, who represent appfoAi mately three -fourths of the country ; bituminous production, after conlerrihs today with the board, adopted resolu- ton setting forth their attitude ana issued a statement charging the raiiroau administration with adoption Of unfalr practices which would drive the price of railroad fuel below the cost of pro- duction'
 Members of the industrial board, Of which George N. Peek is chairman, re- fused tonight to comment on the con- ferences with the coal men beyond say ing that "only. general policies had been discussed It was understood, however that in the conferences the prices liked by the railroad administration and other governmental agencies for coal was the chief contender.
 The representatives of coal industry told the board that approximately % per cent of the total production of bituml- nous coal was consumed by the ral- roads of the country and accordingly he prices at which the railroad administra- ton bought coal had direct bearing on the prices to the public.
 Under these circumstances, Sdlu tic statement issued by the coal association "the operators consider it vital for the board and the industry to know at the outset whether or not the United States railroad administration would accept the decision of the conference as to reason able and fair prices for coal and make its purchases of railroad fuel at these prices.
 Tt developed at the meeting that in spite of Director Hines publicly an nounced policy in the purchase of rail- road fuel, the United States railroad administration had adopted unfair prae- tices. which would drive the price of railroad fuel below the cost of produc- ton. This would necesstate advancing the price of coale for the general con sumng public to point sufficient 10 absorb the loss involved in the produc- ton of coal for railroad use. It was, therefore, apparent that unless the rall- road administration would lend it's CO., operation and bind itself to accept the findings ef the conference no beneficial results for the general public could be obtained.
 such assurance of cooperation on he part of the railroad administration was not forthcoming.
 "The opera tors accordingly made clear to the board their readiness to resume the consideration of the question of prices whenever the cooperation and support of the railroad administration and other government departments buy ing coal, had been secured.
 ..,The resolution in which the operators went on record to this effect is as fol- lows:
 Resolved, by the representatives of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
AMERICAN AND JAPANESE AMENDMENTS
 NOT INCL UDED NV LEAGUE COVENANT
Couenant Of League Expected 70 Be Ready Early Next Week

last night provides Tor the creation of a committee on organization of the league which is to be empowered to proceed with arrangements for the assembly, securing the necessary buildings and perfecting the secreta- riat forces all in advance of the rati- fication of the treaty But the acts of this committee will be subject to the approval of the ratifying body.
 The purpose is to speed up the be- ginning of the workings of the great league to meet the critical issues that now daily are arising through out the world.
 Another amendment gathers into one section all of the separate conYen- tions which are to be incorporated in the covenant, such as those ie- lating to labor. commerce and finance so that these are not made part or the treaty but that the countries sig natory agree to do the things set forth therein. This would leave the league only to execute the terms of such conventions as may be agreed upon by the separate states.
 Provision is to be made for similar treatment of other conventions on other subjects, such as white slav- cry and the opium traffic, which are likely hereafter to be inserted in the covenant.
 The language of the mandatory ar ticle has been changed so as to make if clear that no nation shall be ob- liged to act as a mandatory.
 Generally the language of the whole covenant has been clarified, parucu- larly article 1, to meet the charges of Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia university, New fork, of ungrammatica1 language and the words high contracting parties ap- pear now only in that one article.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
BANDITS HOLD UP FRISCO TRAIN AND
 ESCAPE WITH $6OOO
By Assaciatsd Press

oy SSbostatcU Ssess
 Marion, Ark, March 1.-Two masked bandits tonight held up Frisco passenger train No. s01 about two miles west of Bridge Junction and escaped with two packages containing about e6O00 in currency taken from the express car. When warned by the engineer he was due to pass Frisco train No. 106 at the junction. according to his story. they told him they had sent a man ahead to flag that train to prevent . wreck.
 The express messenger. con- fronted by the bandits with . de- mand that he surrender the money, told them there was none In the car. he Says. but they informed Aim they knew he had taken on packages of currency at Blythevflie and Wtlson and forced Rim to give then up. No trace of the bandits had been feund at . late hcur. ac- eerdi1g tS ssterts reeetvet herr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
MANY ELKS ARRIVE FOR CELEBRATION Attendance at New Orleans
 Gathering Expected to
 Reach 10000
sy Assoel,ted Pr-.s

New Orleans, March H.--Every train arriving in New Orleans today and to- night brought members of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks from all sec tions of the country to the three days celebration which begins here tomorrow
 The gathering will celebrate the dedi- cation of new $S0o,0e0 home here and the honor secured by the New Orleans lodge in reaching first place over all others in the country in recent membership campaign. An attendance of from 90GO to 10000 is expected.
 The opening ceremonies tomorrow will be marked by the arrivals of Bruce Campbell, East St. Louis, H., Grand Ex- alted Ruler: Charles w. White, Chicago, Grand Treasurer, and Fred A. Harper, Lynchburg. Va. Past Grand Exalted Ruler.
 The war relief committee will hold conference during the session. it was an nounced.
 Features of the celebration will be q tag day for the benefit of orphans, de- dication of an $S00.O00 clubhouse, an auto mobile show and parade in which 1ooJ sailors from United States gunboats ana submarine chasers will participate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
Summary of the News

1-American and Japanese amend-
 ments not included in league
 covenant.
 800 officers and men still missing,
 Pcrshing reports.
 Bituminous operators not to resume
 conference. +Name of Hanson hissed by reds. aStorics about visitors to Birming-
 ham. 4-EditOrials. 1Crush bootIegEer without Ignoring
 bigger criminal, new programme
 Of commission.
 Bankers of state hear live talks on
 vital subjects. @SOciety. 7-Sp0rts. AHow Rod Scott climbed sn water s-ORicers called te testiay h weisen-
 Der case. ,ss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
By A,seei.tsd Pres.

St. Louis, March 27.-The National American Woman Suffrage association will become the League Of women Voters, following the national convention of the association in February, 1920. the new name having been selected today in the jubilee convention in sesion here It is assumed by the association that the by that time.
 The association, although retaining its old name for another year. is reorgan- ized into two distinct sections, one being composed of delegates from nonfran- shised states Suffrage organizations in states where women now vote are ex- pected to assume the new name at once.
 The evening session was devoted to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
FRONTIER CHIEF TOPIC


 Paris, March 27-The supercouncil of the President and premiers, now known as the council of four, divided its labors today between the White House" ana M Cemenceau's private office. adjoin- ing the war office.
 The F'ranco-German frontier was the chief topic of discussion, this following upon an agreement reached last night on reparation for war damages. It is understood that this agreement includes the vital point of the total amount of indemnity, which will not be announced at present, as likely to cause discussion and arouse hostility in enemy quarters.
 It is noted as coincidence that German financial commission is being chosen to come to Versailles, where the settlement of this branch may include all interests.
 The frontier question turns on the disposition of the Saar valley coal re- gions and the west bank of the Rhlne The territorial experts have said their last word, and frankly declare thac it is question now of political eX- pendiency. on which the supercouncil alone can pass.
 Marshal Foch and Gen. Tasker H. Bliss were called into the council dur ing the afternoon, indicating that mill tary questions, including the serious situation in Hungary and Russia. were receiving attention.
 President Wilson. who has virtually been silent since his return to Paris, believes the time is opportune for statement which will allay apprehen- sion over the delay and show that the revision of the covenant of the league of nations had proceeded at night ses- sions, without any Interruption to the other main questions He issued the following statement today:
 PRESIDENT ISSUES STATEMENT Tn view of the very surprising impress sion which seems to exist in some quar- ters that it is the discussions of the con- mission on the league of nations that are delaying the final formulation of peace, I am very glad to take the opportunity of reporting that the conclusions of this commission were the first to be laid be- fore the plenary conference
 They were reported on February 1A
 (Continued on Page TwO)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
Salmond Report Admitted Into Evidence at Trial
 Of Captain Chamberlain

information of any the British officers with whom Chamberlain said he flew.
 The Salmond report was identified by the first of the British witnesses called by the prosecution. C. C. Nelson. former ly major in the Royal Air forces and q liason officer between the American and British air forces.
 Nelson testified that he made special trip with his chief, Maj. Gen. Sir Godfrey M. Paine. from London to the headquar- ters of General Salmond in France foe the purpose of instituting inquiries with a view to comforting upon Chamberlain the distinguished service order or other decoration. He told of receiving a letter from c. M. Lowe. one of the British air men with whom Chamberlain reported he had flown, declaring he did not know Chamberlain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
League of Women Voters, Name Selected for NeU
 Suffrage Organization

 unpublished records concerning some recent victories in which workers in Indiana. Vermont. Nebraska, South Da. kota, Michigan. Oklahoma and Texas told of the difficulties surmounted in passing franchise laws.
 A encouragement of the programme is expected to complete all convention work by Saturday noon. Saturday morning will be devoted to election of officers for the League of Women Voters.
 Directors of the national association elected today and announced this even ing were:
 Mrs. George Gellhorn of St. Louis, Mrs. Richard E.. Edwards of Peru, Ind; Mrs. C. H. Brooks of Wichita. Kan; Mrs. Benjamin Hooper of Wisconsin: Mrs. Arthur l.. Livermore of New York city; Mrs. J. c. Cantrill of Kentucky; Mics Esther G. Ogden of New York; Ars. George A. Piersol of Pennsylyania.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
ey Associated Pre-.

London, March 27.-Over vigorous pro tests by the defense the court-martial which is investigating the alleged exploits of Capt Edmund G. Chamberlain Of the American forces, admitted into the evil dence today the report of an investiga- tion conducted by Maj. Gen. John NJ. Sal mond. field commander of the Royal AIT force. The Salnond report says that the British commander was unable to learn anything of Chamberlain or his supposed feats, and he had no information regard ing the British aviation base where Chamberlain was said to have visited
 unqfticially. The general said he had n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
Appointment of New Assistant Attorneys
 General Is Expected
By Associated Prs,s

Washington. March 27.-Appointment of two new assistant attorneys general is expected soon to fill the vacancies caused by the resignation of G. Carroll Todd. effective next Tuesday. and of Huston Thompson, who became a member of the federal trade commission.
 Attorney General Palmer is understood to be looking for prominent lawyers from outside the department to take the places, both of which are considered of unusual importance at this time. The successor of MT. Todd will have charge of ad- ministering trust prosecutions while the man succeeding Thompson will defend the government against suits in the court of claims. Many court of claims suits are developing out of settlement of war bills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28

the bituinnous coal operators of the United States, in meeting assembled in Washington, March P, 1919, at the request of the industrial board of the depart meut of commerce, acting in conjunction with the United States fuel administra- tion, That the operators of the country declare themselves ready to go into con ference with the industrial board with view to cooperating with the govern ment in stabilizing prices of bituminous coal during the readjustment period upon their being assured by the industrial board that the United States railroad ad- ministration and other governmental agencies purchasing coal are also willing to cooperate"
 DENIAL ISSUED
 Emphatic denial of the charge of the coal association against the railroad ad- ministration was made in a statement 1s- sued tonight by Henry B. Spencer, di-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28

Careful soundings are being taken to ascertain the reception that is like ly to be given this amendment by other delegations. If unfriendly senti- ment develops or the pressing of other and obnoxious amendments is threat ened as consequence of insistence upon the Monroe doctrine, it is said the amendment may be altogether withheld.
 It has been learned that thus far the result of these inquiries has not been wholly encouraging to the advo- cates of the amendment, but that they will be continued until the attitude of all the delegation is ascertained.
 Since the first mention of the desire of the Japanese to secure an amend ment recognizing equality before the law for all nationals of the league of nation states in other countries, the Japanese delegates have not pressed their amendment before the commis- sion itself. They have, however, been canvassing the delegations with vari- ous forms of such an amendment, en- deavoring 10 find out the feeling to- ward it.
 They ran squarely on one reef to- day when Premier Hughes of Aus tralia declared without qualification that the Australian delegation would not support or stand in favor of any amendment, of any kind whatever, containing the Japanese desires. HOPE FOR HEARING
 As matter of fact the Japanese amendment did not come before the commission last night, but it is un- derstood it's authors have not aban- doned the idea of obtaining an ex- pression of feeling on it from the council of 10, and perhaps from the plenary peace conference itself.
 An important amendment adopted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
Referendum Cannot Be Invoked in Oregon,
 Says Attorney General
By Associated Press

Salem, Ore, March 21.-The referendum cannot be invoked by the people of Ore gon on the joint resolution adopted by the last legislature ratifying the national prohibition amendment to the federal con stitution, according to Attorney General Browns opinion to Secretary of state Olcott today.
 The attorney general pointed out that under the laws of Oregon a referendum can apply only to the law making power of the legislature or that bills or acts may be referred, but not resolutions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
MINGLED BODY OF
 WOMAN FOUND AT
 FOOT OF CLIFF
By Associated Press

ScOttsbOrO, March 27.-The body of Miss Mary Jane Cooper, who be- came lost in the mountains Tues day when she attempted to go from her home near Mud Creek to . neighborins uncle, hns been found by n searching party at the foot of a cIin In Houston hollow.
 The young wOmanns skull was crushed and her body badly lacer- ated by the fall. It is thought that she became bewildered when dark ness overlook her in the woods and wandered over the precipice. She wns found by her father, who led the scnrching party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
DELIGHTED TO BE HOME

General Tyson said that the men of the Thirtieth were delighted to be again in the United States and that they deeply appreciated the welcome extended them. For himself he said that he was thor oughly glad that the war was over. with the American cause victorious. He smiled wben the record of the division was cited
 The men are in superb physical condi- tion and their appearance set at rest re- ports that they were sick and unfit. The lccal chapter of the Red Cross looked after the creature comforts of the sol diers who were especially pleased with bananas and with ice cream. saying tha. they had had none since leaving this country for overseas service. No war brides were brought on the transport.
 Despite the early hour at which the Mercury arrived the water front was liter ally thronged with people, all anxious to extend greetings to the returning he roes Mayor T. T. Hyde and members of city council went down the bay on one boat, members of the mayors com- mttee on patriotic operation on an- other, Red Cross leaders on third, and relatives of the returning soldiers on a fourth.
 Contact with soldiers was strictly pro h,bited Reporters were not permitted aboard the transport.
 One of the divisions wags. hearing a reference tx the coming dislnfectlon at Camp Jackson, remarked that mo soldier who fought went through this war with out scra tch."
 Many of them offered facetious remarks with respect to approaching national pro hibition.
 Ralph Hearick of Statesvillc, N. C.. headquarters company, 18th infantry, was the first returning soldier to step on the dock.
 The port terminal was completely guarded, soldiers with fixed bayonets be- ing on duty at numerous points on the docks and about the warehouses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28

rector of the administration division of purchases, in the absence of Direc- tor General Hines, who is making tour Of inspection through the southern and middle western states
 The statement said the railroad admin istration had been in constant touch with officials of the National Coal asso- citation in order to. insure that instruc- tons issued to railroad purchasing de- partments in regard to coal purchases were carried out.
 eve have requested the members of this association" said Mir. Spencer, ito bring to the attention of the railroad administration any failure to carry out the instructions issued by the director general so that we could investigate the matter and remedy the fault, if any existed. So far we are advised the purchasing departments are absolutely adhering to the policy laid down by MT. Hines"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
By Associated Press

Paris, March 27-Containing neither any reference to the Monroe doctrine nor to the Japanese proposal for rec ognition of the racial equality of na- tions. the draft of the covenant of the league of nations today is in~the hands of the special drafting committee.
 The draft was completed Wednes- day night at sitting of the full com mittee and the covenant is expected to be ready in completed form early next week. The two amendments around which has centered the great est interest and much divergence of opinion, however, may be offered either in the council of 10 or to the plenary peace conference to which the covenant must go for final action.
 Among other amendments adopted Wednesday night was one directly recognizing the principle of women's suffrage in that it provides that the offices of the league are open to wom- en as well as to men.
 The much, discussed question as to the possibility of the withdrawal from membership in the league of nation was settled by an amendment permit ting withdrawal on two years notice, but not until such nation has filled out it's international obligations.
 ARTICLE X STANDS
 Article x of the covenant, to which the Monroe doctrine amendment would apply, stands in it's original form, President Wilson having reserved for the present the amendment which had been prepared as expressing the views of the American delegation. It is now explained that it was not the exact text, but only the general form of the amendment which was given to the press. and that hence criticism must be withheld for the present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28

Paris, March 27.-The Amer ican amendment concerning the Monroe doctrine and the Japanese racial amendment were not included in the cove nant of the league of nations as sent to the drafting commit tee today. The amendments may be offered later at a pie nary session of the peace con- ference or before the council of ten.
 Woman suffrage is recognized In
 the covenant of the league through the adoption Wednesday of an
 amendment providing that the of-
 fices of the league shall he open to
 women as well to men.
 Another amendment provides no state can withdraw from the league without two years notice.
 The communication issued today, dealing with the session of yesterday, follows:
 "The thirteenth meeting of the league Of nations commission was held at the Hotel De Crillon at S:so p. m. on Wednesday. March 26, under the chair manship of President Wilson.
 The chairman nominated Signor Or lando, Baron Makino, General Shuts and Colonel House as members of a committee to consider the question of the locality of the seat of the league.
 "The commission then concluded its examination of the amendments pro posed to the draft covenant. Lord Robert Cecil M. Larnaud, M. Venizelos and Colonel House were nominated by the chairman as a committee on re- vision to consider the question of the next meeting as soon as the committee on revision was ready to report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
WOMAN SUFFRAGE IS RECOGNIZED BY
 CHANGE ADOPTED
 IN CONSTITUTION
Another Amendment Pro- vides That No State Can Withdraw From League
 Without First Giving
 Two Years Notice
Obstacles Develop
By Associated Press

Paris, March 27.-It developed to' night that unexpected obstacles had arisen concerning the Monroe dOc- urine amendment to the league Os nations covenant, making it doubt full whether the amendment can be incorporated in the revised dOcu- ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
Italians Occupy Pressburg

Paris, March 27.--(Havas.)-A Berlin dispatch to the Temps says that the Italian troops have coupled PressburE, apparently on the request of the Cxecho- -Slovaks, or at least after a pre- vious understanding with them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
$500 Officers and Men Still Missing,
 Pershing Reports
of Grave Registration Reports and Hospital Records Explain Names of Dead
 Still Appearing in Daily Casualty Lists

Washington, March 27-Genera Pershng reported to the war department today there still $500 officers and of expeditonary forces listed missing This total compares with British official figures of 61800 missing and the French of 29O,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
THOUSANDS SEE PARADE

Knoxville. Tenn. March G-Thousands of people lined the streets of, Knoxville today to witness the parade of the vic torous heroes of the 114th machine gun battalion the first unit of the famous Thirticth division to parade in Tennessee since their return to the United States. With the gunners was casual detachment No. PA, made up of men from various Tennessee companies.
 Maj. E. B. Cantey of Columbia, s. C.. battalion commander. led the parade, which covered the principal streets of the business district
 Tonight the troops entrained for Nash ville, where they will parade Friday be- fore going to Fort Oglethorpe to be mus tered out. aFf
 The 114th field artillery regiment will parade here Saturday.