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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-21
RAYNHAM BACK IN RACE


 St. Johns, May 20.---Raynham. the British aviator, whose intention to at tempt the ocean flight simultaneously with Harry G. Tawker, believed to have been lost at sea. came to grief when his Martinsyde plans was wrecked while running to the take off," announced today that he was in the race again for the first nonstop ocean air cruise. Recovered sufficient ly from injuries suffered when his plane collapsed, Raynham said that the machine could be rebuilt with spare parts at hand here. provided the m > tor was working. While the Handley- Page and Vimy mechanics are assem- bling their huge maunines for the At lantic hop" the little Martinsyde wtil be removed from the tent on the Quivi- didi field and overhauled.
 Study of maps today here showed that the growth of the storm which partly wrecked two of the American seaplanes near the Azores may hava sent Hawker and his assistant, Grieve, to their death off the Irish coast The limited area of the wind off the Azores may have shifted to the east.
 Under the possibility that the Sop with expedition went to it's doom in this gale, some of the aviation and wireless officials held to the theory that Hawl<er had fallen into the Sea between Newfoundland and the trans atlantic steamship lane. supporting their contention with the Knowledge that none of the many vessels steam ing across the Atlantic had reported sighting the plane or hearing its wire less
 Capt. Charles W. F. Morgan, Rayn- hams navigator, will not be his part ner in the new transatlantic flight he is planning Morgan said his flying days were over and II might take him two or three months to recover from the injuries he suffered in the wreck of the Martinsyde on Sunday. Raynham has not named substitute for him.
 Wireless inquiry in all parts of the north Atlantic has brought no news of His plane has neither been seen nor heard from since 1t was glimpsed by the Signal Hill lookout at the harbor mouth. disappearing over the ice-strewn arctic current to the east.
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He hopes to reach there before dark.
 If all is well with the flight, an over night stop will he made at Lisbon and the NC-4 will proceed on the last lap of the transatlantic journey for Ply mouth, weather permitting.
 The NC-4 WAS overhauIed here to- ,f3 and took on fu1f supply or frel.
 The NC-1, which was in command of Lieut.. Commander Bellinger, sank aft CT the United States destroyer Fairfax was unable to salvage her Heavy seas made towing impossible and inc destroyer stood by waiting for the weather to moderate. But the body Of the machine filled with water and the wings were broken off. This, com- bineu with the weight of the en9l inc. caused the plane to settle many fathoms deep.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-21
COMMENT ON MESSAGE
ey AssooLated Press


 Washington, May 2o.--president Will. sons announcement that he intends 10 return the railroads to private operation at the end of this year and his recom- mendation for legislation allowing use of wines and beer until the prohibition amendment becomes effective were the features of his message to Congress to- day about which the interest of members apparently centered
 Republican LesJer Lodge and Demo cratic Leader Martin of the senate, de clined to comment Other republican leaders, however, declared legislation at this session for return of the railroads virtually was assured. Regarding tn, prohibition recommendation predictions were general that the repeal legislation requested would not be enacted. although some prohibition advocates favored the Presidents plan, fearing Chat the war time act cannot be enforced properly and that the result would be preiudcai against the permanent prohibition act after January l, provided in the new constitutional amendment.
 In many of it's expressions the mes sage is quite pleasing, Senator l'oin- dexter of Washington republican, said, adding that 1t was unfortunate that the President did not take occasion to point out the menace 10 labor itself of the doctrine of communism or bolshevism- Senator PoindeNter said that he agreed with the Presidents recommendation fot an enlarged reclamation policy. Representative Nosteud or Minnesota, chairman of the House judiciary commit tee. said that while the Presidents rec ommendation in regard 10 the repeal or the wartime prohibition was not en' tirely unexpected. it leaves the entire situation in such an uncertain state that if would be impossible to say at present whether the measure will be repealed or not
 Representative Webb of North Carolina, ranking democrat on thc iudiciarS com mittee, refused to comment on the pro hibition resolution, saving that the sub iect would have to be carefully studiec from all angles before an opinion ont way or the other could be formed, Representative I.ongworth of Ohio. re- publican, discussing the Presidents ree- outmendation in regard to lhe tarlt res Ivisto,i. said
 ',Although the Pres deiH was rather vague in his recommendations he at least recognized thar the war industries 1 must have protection. That is quite step forward for hl,n 10 take. Representative Raincv of Illinois, dem ocrat. however. expressed the opinoi tEat the President covered he tariff question with remarkable clarity ano accuracy,'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-21
ay A,.eeiatsd Pres.

Before Thursday of the present week shall have passed the German pence plenipotentiarics at Yer saflIes are to make known in full to the delegates of the allied and associated powers on what points of the peace treaty they acqufsce and what points they object to and desire modified.
 On Thursday Is the tipe limit for the Germans to make known their views on the peace treaty that has been handed them. No extension has been granted the Germans, who are expected to present to the mem- bers q tfse reace congress . vol- umins HS xeesra of collections and ss nos, .taness of the clauses of the 1ufL nssat.
 Although tse leaders throughout tsrruraay have declared that the treaty as framed K unacceptable and tbat 1t will not he signed with out modification, the opinion in Paris seems to prevail that after the representatives of the allied and associated gOvernments have considered the objections raised by the German pIenipOtentiaries and formulated their hnal reply the Germans will afEtx their slgnntures e the cenaDaets sssl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-21
COUNTER PROPOSALS READY

" FFssUUIdNtu FTtss
 Versailles May D.--The German dele gates apparently have their counter pro- posals well on the way to completion for submission to the allies. There are no evidences of the hurried and intense activity such as marked the first few days of their stay at Versailles, and the right shifts of stenographers have been abandoned. The leading delegates have indicated no intention of asking an ex tension of time beyond May 22.
 Count Non ockdorff-Rantzau, head of the delegation, today requested pass ports for a delegation of four persons to proceed to Holland in connection with arrangements for food supplies for Ger many. His request was granted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-21
CENTENARY FUND
 PASSES S20,00O,0 ,000,
 REPORTS INDICATE
By Associated Pre-.

Nashville, May cO.-Official re- ports received from 3J conferences of the Southern Methodist Episco- pal church, south, show subscrip- fions for the centenary fund amounting to $20, 1922. IA.
 The St. Louis conference made it's initial report today, n total of x56l ,0OO against quota of $123,SIf being reported. Other late reports were From the central Texas con ference. $1, ,O03, 900; west Oklahoma. s3O6.St0. and Missouri, x26S,724. The largest totals reported include those of the Memphis conference. x1 ,60O. .f9S; north Georgia, *1 ,2J0.0 900; Virginia, xI.264.74S; south Caro- lima, st.02S, ,00O; south Georgia. xf.- 574.4;s3: north Alabama, <9S5,000. and Tennexxee xg3S. .OOO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-21
PROTEST ANSWERED

Paris, May 2e.-The answer of the ounciF of four to the German note re- ;arding reparations which will be handed the Germans tonight points out in re- ,ly to the German refusal to admit re- ponsibility for the war that it is impos- dhle to disassociate responsibility from eparatjon.
 The reply recalls that the Germans aised TO objection to Secretary Lansing $ tote Of last November ,, in which he poke of Germany aggression.
 The council of four also refuses to ad- nit that the German people may disclaim responsibility for the actions of the for ner German government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-21
ALLGOOD TO URGE BIRMINGHAM FOR
 HEADQUARTERS CITY
Rx Assooiatsd Prnss

Montgomery, May 2O.-Mtles c. AllEood, state commissioner of ag- rfcuItUre and mem her of the execu- tive committee of the %f0O,OO0,OOO cotton export corporation. today stated that he would advocate the selection of Birmingham as head quarters for the corporation when the committee considers this Gucs- tion at n meeting to he held in 10 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-21
COLONEL SCREWS IS SEEKING JOBS
 FOR HIS SOLDIERS
By Assoc,sted Pres,

Montgomery, May 20.-CoI. Will liam F. Screws, commander of the l61th infantry (fOrmerIy the Old Fourth Alabama) of the Rainbow division, reached Montgomery from Camp Shelby. where on Monday the regiment officially passed out of existence as unit of the United States army with the discharge of all it's personnel. The colonel is now occupied in seeking employ mcnt for large number of his men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-21
GOVERNOR ACCEPTS
 STATE CHAIRMANSHIP
By Associated Press

MOntEOmerw. May 2O.-t:ov. T. r. Kiiby has accepted the chairman ship for Algbama for the endOw- ment fund campaign of the Uni- versIty of the South, located at Sc- wanee. Tenn. The announcement was made at . luncheon today att tended by 2O prominent men from all parts of the state. Dr. Richard Wilkinson was named campaign director. Gen. Leonard Wood is general chairman of the campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-21
AWAIT FAVORABLE WEATHER


 Washington, May 20.-Tugging at anchor in the harbor of Ponta Del Gada, Azores, the seaplane NC-4, the lone surviving entry of the American navy for first nsatlantic flight hon ors, awaits only favorable weather for the start of the S00-mile dash to Lis bon, Portugal.
 After three days at Horta, where she landed upon completion of the record breaking flight from Newfoundland. Lieut. Commander Albert c. Reads big ship flew to Ponta del Gada today in remarkably fast time, covering the 150 miles in one hour and fl minutes. This was at the rate of approximately S6 miles an hour
 Read Admiral Jackson, in reporting tho arrival of the NC-4 at Ponta Del Gada, said the plane was o K and Flight Com mander John H. Towers tonight reported the plane to be in excellent condition" " Naval officials said the NC4 would get away tomorrow unless weather conditions are very bad. The flight to Lisbon should not require more than 10 hours After repenishing fuel supplies and be- ing overhauled in Portugal, the NC-4 will undertake the last leg of the voyage to Plymouth, England.
 NC-4 SOLE RELIANCE
 The NC-4 was definitely made the sole reliance of the American navy at this time to cross the Atlantic through the air through report received from Com- mander Towers at Ponta De. Gada, who Informed the navy department of the sinking at sea of the NC-1 and the com mencement of the dismantling of the Nc-3 preparatory to shipping the plane back to the United States. Previous re- bod ha side the port of Horta in bad condition. and it was presumed by navy officials here that her bow was torn out by de- stroyers attempting to tow her into port.
 It had been thought that the NC-3, de- spite the damage wrought during nearly 60 hours spent on d high running sea, might be put in shape to resume the flight. Commander Towers evidently after examining his flagship, decided to leave the field to the NC-4 alone. His report said,
 sGeneral summary of situation is as follows: Nc-1 sank at sea, all persons resued. NC-3 at moorings in Ponta Del Gada in very badly damaged condition. Both lower wings wrecked. wing pom toon gone, tail badly damaged, hull se- verely wrecked and leaking badly. Is being disassembled and will be shipped to New York.
 .'NC-4 at moorings In Ponta Del Gada bay in excellent condition and will pro- ceed to Lisbon as soon as weather per- mits.
 All personnel in exceifent condition ex : cept very minor casualties to certain of NC-l crew" t&7-t
 LARGER SHIPS NECESSARY
 Naval experts said today that the per formances thus far in the transatlantic flight have demonstrated that great J s.. ox-t< <s<,r, b-x, an engineering standpoint. but that the development of seaplanes has not yet reached the stage where they are of dem onstrated commercial vakie. All appar- entiy are agreed that bigger ships are necessary for transatlantic flying
 Officials emphasized, however, that the work of Commander Towers squadron has been highly satisfactory and they are convinced that fog alone prevented all three of the flying craft from reach
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TO AID FRANCE

Paris. May 20.-( (Havas.) 1.-The Dutch government, according 60 a dispatch rom The Hague, in order to help in Inc reconstruction of northern France, aas submitted to the state council a measure granting France a credit of s5,O00,000 florins for five years France Sill spend the money in Holland for supplies of various kinds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-21
CITY
 POLICEMAN MUST
 SERVE SENTENCE
By Associated Pres.

Montgomery. May 2O.-Walter Warsham, a policeman of Alabama { City, must serve n 12-year sentence in the pentcntfary for the murder of n United states soldier which oc- cured in that town during the summer of 19l7. A decision from the state court of appeals today af- frmed the verdict of the Etowah circuit court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-21
VESSEL STRIKES MINE AND
 SINKS IN , MINUTES
By Assoc,at,d Press

Gothcnburg, Sweden, May 70. The American steamer Lake Placid struck submerged mine near the Island of vinga near here ycster- day and sank in five minutes. All those on board were rescued.
 The steamer Lake Placid of 4:O0 tons was owned by the United States shipping board md under assignment to the Atlantic Trans port company for operation. She left Baltimore on April 2G with n cargo of conl for Gothenburg. The steamer was built in 1917 at De- trOit, Mich. .i
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-21
WILL PERMIT INVESTIG ALTON R.1

Berlin, Monday. May 19.--It is am aounced officially Germany is ready 70 permit an American commission to en- ier Germany for the purpose of obtain ng information concerning American property here. provided, however, that Ierman representatives be allowed 10 90 to the United States on a similar mission under q guarantee of complete freedom of movement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-21
PLANE TO RESUME
 FLIGHT TO TEXAS
By Associated Pres,

Montgomery. May 20.-The huge Handley-Page bombing machine, en route some weeks ago from Eliza beth. N. J.. to Ellington field, Tex, which was damaged in making . landing near Andalusin, will re- sumc its flight tomorrow alter hav- ing been rebuilt at the aviation re- pair depot here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-21
ASKS INvESTIG ALTON

Washington, May 70 investigation bN 2 non-partisan committee of irregular an' unlawful expenditures during The prose cutiou of the war is asked in a resoiu tion Introduced in the House today by Representative Wolty, democrat. of Ofio The resolution charges that some con tractors receiving cost-plus contract s'vilfuly. deliberately and crininally " creased the cost of production so a' obtain larger profits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-21
ORLANDO GOES TO ROME

 Paris. May 20.-Premier Orlando of Italy left Paris at S:S5 this evening for Rome, where he will confer with members of the Italian government on certain inte- rior and foreign questions, according to announcement. He will return to Paris on riday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-21
Congress Begins Today Consideration Of Vast Legislatiue Programme
Major Recommendations of Presidents Message Are for Return of Roads and Wires, Repeal of Prohibition, Woman Suffrage and
 Labor Measures
By Associated Prsss

Washington, May 20-Presdent Wilson's cabed message outlining legislation for the extra the Congress read separately in the Senate and House today by clerks and made by congressional
 mediate consideration of the legislative programme the equal suffrage resolution
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mans will sign the peace terms. are go- ing ahead with their plans to take over the Coblenz bridgehead from the Amer jeans.
 According to present plans, only three American divisions will remain in the area Of occupation after June l. How soon they will depart, depends upon the results at Versailles, transportation ia : cilities and other arrangements ts< be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-21

The position of Holland in the conuo- sersy appears to be absolutely opposed ic any territorial concessions to Belgium. sut she is willing to admit of arrange a1ents for the use of the Mouse and Schellte rivers by the Belgians,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-21
TENTH NOTE SENT

By Associated Press
 Paris, May % -eThe German tleleeation this evening sent another note to inc secretnrat of the peace conference. This is the tenth communication forwarded by the enemy representatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-21
WILL ANSWER THURSDAY
 Ry Associated Press

Paris, May 26.--The German plenipoten- iaries will deliver their observations oB he peace treaty on Wednesday of this week. No extension of replying has been .iven them. The general impression in onference circles is that the Germans rill ultimately sign the treaty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-21
TERMS NOT ACCEPTABLE Ae,cos.tra Prac~

Copenhagen, May aU.-The conference of German political leaders and German. ,eace delegates at Spa, Sunday. agreed
 he peace terms were unacceptable, ac- .ording to a German sen1ioffieial state nent, and that Germany will leave no. ,tone unturned in an attempt ito find | practicable basis of peace which takes nto account our opponents justifiable de- hands and those capable of being borne md carried out by the German people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-21
NO CHANGE IN DECISION


 Paris, May 2a.There has been no hange in the decision of the peace con- erence leaders not to make public at resent the text of the peace treaty pre- ented to Germans, notwithstanding de- hands for it's publication from some iuarterS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-21
CONTINUE EXAMINATION

Paris. May 20.-t -tHavas. )-The coun- gil of five composed Of the foreign ministers of Great Britain, France and Italy, Secretary Lansing and Baron Makino, continued today it's examina ton of the revision of the treaties en- tered into in 1S39 by Holland and Bel giuLn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-21
Scof ] Hiven ssx Years
a..s ga.s.spssll ka

Bristol. Ter NS| zve-.I. Bell Scott, convicted e'B zl4r of $53.00o in funds of the F'irst National bs.nk of this city. was sentenced to six ye ITS confinement in the federA pr.son at Atlanta, Ga, today after sucnuffins his case before Judge E. T. sanford ct he United States district couf at Green file. Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-21
NO WORD RECEIVED nv Asaociated Prexs

London, May 2o.--C0:10 ?. m., Tuesday passed without any word of any kind concerning Harry HawNer and Lieutenant Commander Grieve and their Sopworth biplane in which they left St. Johns Sunday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-21

department. He also proposed the trans fer of the coast guard from the treas. uFy to the navy department.
 Virtually all the bills which remained unacted upon at the end of the last Con gress were re-introduoed today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-21
GRAVE FEAR FOR SAFETY

St. Johns, N. F., May 2O.-Ships at sea from the American, coast to the British Isles, swept the air in all directions throughout the night with wireless queries rega rding the fate of Harry c. Hawker and Commander Mackenzie Grieve. but all radiograms which had reached Cane Race this morning from more than 20 vessels were negative
 Hawker's associates here expressed grave fears today regarding the missing aviators. They questioned whether the
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-21
NC-4 ID START ON TEN-HOUR CRUISE
 ID LISBON THIS
 MORNING AT SIX NC-1 Sinks and NC-3 Badly Damaged, Is Being Dis mantled for Shipment to
 U. S., Commander In-
 forms Department
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
 Ponta Del Gada, May 20. Lieutenant Commander Albert c. Read, in command of the American seaplane NC-4, ex- poets to start for Lisbon at 6 o'clock tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-21
NEWFOUNDLAND
 MINISTRY RESIGNS
By A.ssoIatsd Press

by Nss0otntou FF6SS st. Johns, N. F., May 2O.-Pre- micr I.loyrs rendered the resigna- tiOn of th ;'utstry to the gov erpor of Nsss gpnis tonight.
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Summary of he News
territorial con-

1-HOIlnr f tn upp~se territorial con-
 cess ans.
 Cdngre beSisss consideration of vast sreErsmne.
 NC-4 eSam@s fi1i'ht this morning. No wera 0t @nwtser received. %Presissv sss's easA g.. ye to Congress. 1@1OQ,09o o'pe bassy killed by auto. EEdito s.osnHseat. -Amer sa aissa ke note of Ixiwanfs
 Opr essG Gsdres .
 ReaIters lead iE Salvation Army
 drisc 6-Evenl< Of day Rf state capital. .S-0-SOeless. 10-11-SInrts 12-Wils sn's churet nrraigns him for
 de eadtss ksss. isn e4 shiplsui1dinE put before
 yarJs. 15-Mar seas ea r.tenis hlhself ns master
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-21
Holland to Oppose Any Territorial Concession, Council ofFour Are Told
Germans Told in Reply to Protest That It is Impos sible to Disassociate Responsibility from Preparation Must Reply to
 Treaty Thursday
B. Assoc,s,sd Pres,

Paris May 2O-Jonkheer Van Karnebeek the Dutch min er of foreign affairs again appeared before the council foreign ministers today discuss Belgums claims they feet Holland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-21
pREpARATTONs PROCEEDING

IT BY Ass0cIafed Press
 Coblenz, Saturday, May 1.-The French military authorities, assuming the Ger
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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-11-07
New Guard Under Way.

The first step toward the formation
of the new National Guard for Mary
land was taken when Adiutant-Gen
eral Warheld announced the appoint
ment of Gen. Charles D. Gather as
brigadier-general commanding the new
brigade; Of Col Washington Bowie
Jr., who was colonel of the old Fifth
Regiment and of the One Hundred and
Tenth Field Artillery in France, to
be colonel of the new Fifth Regiment,
and Of Col. Milton A. Rockford, of
Belair, who was commander of the
One Hundred and Fifteenth Infantry
during the war. to be colonel of the
new First Regiment. The staff Off.
GERS for the new brigade viii be ap.
pointed in few days. Captains and
lieutenants of the companies of the
new regiments will be elected by
members of the companies.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-11-07
Bio plans For ArmIstIce Day.

Plans are being made to celebrate
Armistice Day in a jubllant manner
throughout the State. Governor Har.
rington has proclaimed November IL,
the first anniversary of the signing Of
the World War Armistice. a legal
holiday in Maryland. Governor Har.
rington, Judge James P. Gorter, who
was chairman of the recent welcome
home committee, Mayor Broening and
Adjutant General Warheld. are plan.
ming public commemoration Of the
day and hope to have it a festive
occasion.
Under auspices of the Veterans OF
Foreign Wars, there will be car
nival ball that night at Fifth Infantry
Armory, with competitive drills under
auspices Of the Army. Navy and Ma.
rine Corps.
In his proclamation, Governor Har
rington says;
Il recommend and request that ap-
propriate exercises be held in all
schools, colleges and institutions OF
learning throughout the state and by
churches, whenever the same may be
possible, commemorating Armistiee
Day"