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Claim for Yap Island.

board of the Navy Department, our
chief of operations. had recommended
that we should have a footing there,
primarily in order to secure cable COM
munications.
The PRESIDENT think you are right.
sir.
The Chairman-That we were likely
to be cut of from cable communication.
that is, that the cables were likely to
pass entirely into other hands unless we
had some station there, and II seemed
to me a matter Of such Importance that
/ wanted to ask the question. Now
want to ask this further question:
There was a secret treaty between
England and Japan in regard to Shan
tung; and in the correspondence with
the British Ambassador at Toxic. when
announcing the acqulescence of Great
Britain in, Japan's having the German
rights in Shantung, the British Ambas-
sador added: "It Is OF course under
stood that we are TO have the islands
south of the equator and Japan to have
the islands north OF the equator" Now
II 1t should seem necessary for the safety
OF communication for this country that
we should have a cable station there
would that secret treaty interfere with II ?
The President think not, sir, In
view OF the stipulation that made with
regard to the question Of construction
by this cable convention. That note OF
the British Ambassador was a part OF
tho diplomatic correspondence covering
that subject.
The Chairman-That was what I'M
derstood "A
Senator Moses-Was the stipulation
that that should be reserved for the
consideration OF the cable convention a
formally signed protocol?
The President-No, II was not q for
maliy signed protocol. but we had a pro-
longed and interesting discussion on the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-31
SETS ALTITUDE MARK
By ASCENDING 80, 700
FEET WITH TRLPLANE
Roland Rohye Fights IOO-.HiIc
Gale ard Rams Ont of
Gasoline.

MINEOLA, " Y, July 3o.-Roiand
Rohife established new altitude rec
ORD at Roosevelt, Field today by as
cending 10 height of 30,70O feet in
ioV-norSe power Curtiss triplane
Wniie Rohlfe's record does not set a
new worlds record. it is the first time
An aviator has gone abore 10000 feet
under official observation. The worlds
record hight of 33,l36 feet, established
DS Lieutenant Casa.e at Villa coublay
france, on June II OF this year was
not observed officially.
Rohlte had TO contend against 100
an-hour gale III the upper air and
ms motor was chilled by temperature
OF :? degrees below zero. He used up
dead engine.
Il would have established a worlds
record, he said. If the gasoline hadn't
given out. The pump became airbound
az LOUD feet, and | had to use the
ndhd pump for more than two hours
~ that time ! was going $50 miles an
hour ana mounting rapidly AT 10000
icet the thermometer was down TO %
below zero, and the motor was chilled
ana everything ] could to warm il up.
put the wind was blowing 100 miles an
hour ana was slowly blowing me out
10 sea. My oil and oxygen were cx
hauSted. too. so had to come down
I've learned several things through
tnls IiSht, however. and I'm going 10
lrE ior the worlds record in few
days"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-31
WHISKY TAKEN FROM HALL
OF FAME AT WASHINGTON
Eight Cases, Belonging to Rcprcscnta-
i've, NemoNed From St0rcrOom by
Draymcn md Guards.

WASHIEGToN. July 3o.-Had the
statues OF the noted sons OF America
IN the Hall OF Fame at the Capitol
suddenly come TO life today Il strange
sight would have met these statesmen
ana heroes OF the past
In fact, they would have seen eight
strange sights-eight cases of Old Tub
WHISKY going out OF the door of the
storeroon under the Hall of Fame
Although the guard was on duty.
Two dray men who had driven up in a
motor truck 10 the Capitol were not
being intcr!cred with as they carried
out the liquor. which is about as rare
mere as II is in any other dry spot
Inc secret is that the eight cases
OF old Tub whisky belonged to a mem :
Der OF the lower house OF Congress-
maine withheld by the guard who
honored signed order presented by
the drayman.
The cases were sent to the Repre-
sentative by prominent club OF which
he IL a member and having no Other
place to keep the whisky he had il
stored temporarily under the Hail OF
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-31
RAILROAD MEN URGE
CUT IN COST Of LIVING
Grand Chief Stone Asserts More
Wages VIII BE Demanded Unless
Action Is Taken.
CONFERS WITH PRESIDENT
Chief Executive Is Advised That
Widespread Spirit of Unrest
Exists Among All Glasses of
Wage Farmers.
TBy Associated Pre.-

WASHINGTON, July 30.-The aiterna-
tive Of government action to force
down the cost of living or demand by
the railroad engineers OF the country
for another increase in wages was pre-
sented to President Wilson today by
Warren S. Stone. grand chief OF the
brotherhood Of Locomotive Engineers.
and members OF the brotherhoods ad-
visory board
Detailing CONCLUSIONS reached by the
advisory board at its recent meeting
in Cleveland MIR stone. in a prepared
statement read TO the President. de-
clarcd that while the railroad engineers
found themselves obliged 70 again re-
ques; an increase 10 meet tho mount
ing cost OF living. they were Of the
opinion that the true remedy for the
situation and one that will resul; in
Niting the burden under which the
whole pc"ple are struggling is Tor the
government TO take some adequate
measures to reduce the cost of the
neCessaries Of III" 70 a figure that the
present wages and income OF the people
VIII meet"
The broherhood's board outlined no
plan OF action for the government to
that this situation is brought abou,
mainly hE consc.cncclcss profteerinG
oS the great interests who nave secured
control Of all the ueccssarics of life
Pres es!dent,,H!!son IL was said at the
White House after the conference
which lasted half an hour. was mucl,
Impressed with the statement presented
ana promised 10 give serious consid-
Grafton and study TO the question
PREVIOUS 10 their conference with
the President the brotherhood officials
conferred with Director-Gcn"ral Hines,
VINO expressed sympathy with their
request that governmental action be
taken 70 lower living costs.
The President was told bv the broth
erhood board that a widespread spirit
OF unrest exists among all classes. es-
Pec!nl!E among wagc-earncrs. whose
wages VII! no longer provide ADEQUATE
iooa ana shelter and raiment for them
selves and families.
Atter requesting that some action
ne taken. the statement read by Mr.
stone. and which also was addressed to
members OF the Cabinet. said: should
ihis not be considered feasible we will
ne i9rced TO urge that those who we
represent be granted an increase in
wages 70 meet the deterioration OF rhn
purchas'nH power OF the dollar. be tina,
"hat IL may. which can be easily de-
term!ned by competent authoritv''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-31
JAPAN IS PLANNING
TO STAND PAT ON
SHANTUNG CLAUSE
Baron Maxine Returns to
Capital to Advise His
Government.
ATTITUDE OF AMERICA
CONFUSING TO OFFICER
Denies Interview to Newspaper
men Who Seek an Ex-
planation.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR WAR
State Tribunal to Make Inquiry,
According to Messages Sent
Out of Berlin.

PARIS. July 3o.-While japanese
peace officials here refuse TO make
any pubic statements at this time. il
Is understood the Mikado's govern
ment is determined to stand pat on it's
attitude toward the Shantung question
which. briefly summed UP, is that all
tAat IS necessary to clear up all the
misundcrst is for China to
Sicn the treaty with Germany and 20
open direct negotiations with Japan
rceardlnS the time and conditions Of
the restoration of the Shantunc rights
Baron Maxine. chief OF the Japa-
neSe peace commission leaves for To
kio tomorrow via the Eastern route
1t is declared at Japanese headouart-
trs that his presence in the Japanese
capi'ai IS urgently needed so that he
may advise his government on all the
Various phases OF the ShantunS sit
The baron. according to those close
10 hlm processes TO be unable TO un-
derstand the attitude shown toward
Japan in certain circles in America
ana and he particularly Is puzzled" by
intentions with regard to China
Baron Maxine would not sec news
paper correspondents today claiming
anesc expressions in the UNITED states
are being watched with closest atten-
Lon Ion here. The general opinion in
the next official move rests either witT
the Toxic government or the Japa-
hese embassy at Washington
To Fix Responsibility
Reports from Berlin tonight saw
that state tribunal is to inquire into
and fX the responsibility for the war.
1t VIII be composed Of the Supreme
Court of the Empire. whose president
Will be chairman. He Will be assist :
ed by the president o. the military
court and the judges OF the Prussian
Bavarian and Hansa high courts. In
"no!tlon, ten assistant judges Will be
elected. five by the National Assembly
and hVe by committee of the German
states ~ "
The sttinCs Will be public. The tri
bunal will be only empowered TO pro-
rounce upon the question OF guilt, it
VIII not impose punishment
Protest Action OF Germany.
Premier Clemenceau, as president OF
tne peace conference, sent Il letter to-
DAY 10 the German peace delegations
protesting against the action of Ger
many in selling national properties in
Schleswig. in which plebiscites are to
De taken for decision by the popula-
tion as TO union with Denmark
me note gave warning TO the Ger
mans that all the properties in uues-
ton were considered as possible Sc
curity for the payment of Germanys
indemnity and that the peace confer
ence would hold Germany responsible
for the proceeds OF such sales.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-31
HARRIS GIRL DROWNED;
IS ACCIDENTS VICTIM,
PROSECUTOR ASSERTS
Her Fidncc. Lester Decker
Probably viii BE Released
From Custody.

PoMpToN LAKE. y. j.. July so
An autopsy held Al Riverdaie this
afternoon on the body of Mabel Harris
which was. recovered early today al
Inc root "f the dam in the Rarapo
islNcr. showed that the girl met death
ny drowning. There was bu; little
Wafer IN the lungs. bat Dr Colfax.
VINO performed the autopsy. said tha;
probably was due 10 the fact that th..
sirl was stunned in going over the
tnirtN-toot dam and was sunocatcd
Smitnont taking much water into the
Following the autopsy IL was an.
nounccd by Prosecutor Dunn and DR.
1oiaT that the girls death was acct
nfn nf, t"i; Ihere was no indication Of foul
Cnief Of Police Maeee, Prosecutor
, ounn ana l1r; Colfax held a conference
ton lSht, ana IL was stated that another
announcement would be made in tho
IiorhinS. ii is expected that Lester
decker the dead girls tiancc and her
com panion on the fatal canoe trim
sunday evening. Will be released from
custody tomorrow He has c,rpcsJi,
protested his innocence
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-31
WOULD STOP SHIPMENTS
OF GUNS INTO MEXICO
feNns Representative Offers RcsoIu-
tion Designed TO RrmoNc Danger
Gus state 0f Affairs.
TBv Associatcd Press /

WASHINGTON July 3O.-ConCress
wouli dcclar: itself opposed to cX-
poTini:or .aiC Mexico of any arms or
run'ii"nS q; war under resolution
introduc-d today by Representative
lludspcth Democrat, Texas
The HudSpeth resolution was dropped
INTO the bill clerks basket without
comment and referred 10 the COM
mittee Tor consideration. Action on it
before the House recess beginning
neN Saturday seems Improbable. but
curing the vacation the inquiry into
McA.can :tiairS Will be continued by
the House Rules Committee. William
iatca. Of Baltimore. archaeologist
viii resume his testimony before the
committee next Friday
kt rrescntativc Iludspeth comment
ing on his resolution. said that - was
aimed 10 prevent arms from being
s.mt Ia the CafranZa forces.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-31
BRITISH PROMISE SUPPORT
IN DRIVE FOR PETROGRAD
VIII Help Russinus Capture CITY From
boIshcNiSts in. Next Few
Weeks.

STOCkHOLM, July 3O.-Unstinted
hritiSh support will be accorded Cen
era Nudcnitch to give the RAssians a
ma opportunitX Of capturing Petro-
grad from the Bolshevists within the
next few weeks
:. Details are lacking concerning the
mystery plan" of the British, but If
the Russians are able to make the AT
tempt they Will he supported. as re-
Gently cabied, by a coincidcnt British
SSheme OF daring nature which
shouin contribute greatly 10 success
the Russians are unable 10 act
BEFORE the ice sets in. about the end
vi Sentember, then nothing will be ac-
compiiShed this year and the Germans
W!ii WI. nave clear field for the exploita-
tion of Russia
British munitions, tanks and air
pihncs nave arrived on the Northern
Russian front TO aid in the attack on
Petrograd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-31
SENATE TO FORMULATE
DEFINITE REVENUE PLAN
Changes in War Tax Act to Sc
Discussed at Meeting
Today.
POSTPONE SOFT DRINK BILL
Not Expected to Take Action on
Repeating Measure Passed by
House Until Early in Scptcm-
bcr.
POSTPONE SOFT DRINK BILL
lRv Assoc!atcd prcssl

WASHlNGTON. July 30.-Formula-
ton Of definite policy as TO legisla-
ton modifying various provisions of
the war revenue act OF 1915 agains,
which protests have been received from
various parts of the country. will be
discussed at = meeting tomorrow or
the Senate Finance Committee. The
call for the meeting was issued by
Chairman Pcnrosc late today following
hearings on IA House act repeating the
soda water tax and substituting tax
of cents a gallon on fruit Juice bev-
eraees for the present 20 per cent gross
sales tax.
In addition to the two bills now
pending before the Senate committee
which certain Republican Senator's re-
Sard as 'popsun' Legislation. PROPOSE Is
have been made in the House looliuc
TO the repeal of the luxury taxes us,
we'll as certain Of the excise taxes
especially those relating TO imposts OIL
candy. sporting goods and rurs. Senate
leaders. it is understood feel th,t ihe
question as TO how far CONGRESS- IL to
go IN this matter should be determine Il
al once. Many Senators feel that IL
one section of the bill is to be rcoDencd
there is nothing to prevent other mo
visions being taken uu. which. AS on.
senator said, would bring up "A Pan
dora box"
owing to the recess OF the House
"a aturdhy Tor more than month the
senate. il was said. would take No
aetioh scion on the soda and fruit tax before
september. The committee tomorrow
Is expected 10 discuss also tho ouns,
lon OF tarin legislation TO some extent
aitnoush Senate Republican leaders
pe,ieVe II would be unwise to take any
ac'lon Az this time owing TO nhnorn,.,
business conditions. They also DOM,
whether any such legislation could ha
,.; snhyled at the present extraordinary
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-31
HOUSE PASSES MEASURE
FOR DEPORTING OF ALIENS
hiIl Pr"'idcs Enemies Convicted or
Not Convicted May he Sent
From America.
fRv Associnlcd rrrss-1

WASHINGTON. July 30-A bill TO
dcport undesirable alincs under wb;cl,
me government may send home enemy
hiiens now intcrncd in this country
was passed today by the House Tho
1ote was unanimous The measure is
designed TO tighten up existing dcnorta
ton laws. and under it's terms aliens
VINO may he deportcd include enemy
aiehs At present intcrned as danger
Gus. nut not convicted of crimes. and
enemy aliens convicted of violations of
various wartime laws
CHAIRMAN Johnson, of the committee
on reporting the bill, said it devcIoncd
az hearings that there were SIT un-
convicted enemy aliens at Fort Oplc
thorpe. Ga, and Fort Douglas Ii1oJ,
and loo convicted aliens vino might be
deportcd upon enactment of the meas
urc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-31
ASK POSTMASTERS
OFFER FOODSTUFFS
People by Govern
ment.y
CARRIERS BECOME statesmen
Payments Are to Be Made at
Time Orders Are
Placed.
CARRIERS BECOME statesmen
tRv Associated prnss-1

WASHINGTON, July 30.-Through
the postmastcrs of the country the
war Department TOMORROW will offer
direct TO consumers it's present avail
able supply OF surplus foodstufrs
amounting TO approximately 34l.00O.-
600 pounds. This surplus consisting Of
canned vegetables and meats is ex-
pected to EC sold within week at
prices representing the cost to the gov
ernmcnt plus postage
:, Arrangements for the sale of the
ioodstuns. directed by resolution
passed yesterday by the House we're
male today at conference held by
Secretary Baker with postofficc depart :
nent officials and Representative
resolution.
Secretary Baker at the close of the
conference said Il price list covering
the entire available surplus would he
prepared at once by assistant Score
tary Crowell This list it was said.
at the Postofiice Department would be
sent out TO each of the $1,000 post
masters Of the country and to every
rural route carrier.
Carriers TO Sell Goods.
The postmasters and carriers under
arrangements made at the conference
VIII act as government statesmen, in
priccs AMI methods of sale and taking
orders for the foodsturs Payment
VIII. DE madc by buyers at the time
the orders are given the postrnasters
ana carriers. who viii issue recent $
"hlch VIII be redecmablc in cash in
event of inability to fill the orlers
through exhaustion of the supply
In accordance with the House rcso-
luton. the foodstuffs will be d!stribu-
ted by parcel post and the prices to
De quoted~-at each post office will rem
resent the original cost of the food
stu1s 10 the government and the parcel
post transportation charges from the
nearest War Department depot having
the fooistuns in storage. The prices
quoted, officials said would be con-
sIderably below the prevailing market
prices.
No Estimate OF Amount.
While the amount of foodstuffs in
each class has not been estimated.
hearings before a House war investi- :
eating committee recently shovel the
value OF the surplus available JULY
70 DE approximately follows:
canned vegetables. S23,000,0OU.
Corn beef. ,S24,000,0o0.
Bacon. S23,UO0.000.
flashed corned beef $4,000. 900.
Roast beef, S2O.50O.O 900
Fresh frozen meats and poultry So
00o.0 W
The federal Trade Commission
would be directed to inquire into al
lcScd proposed increases in the price
OF SHOES and the Increased price of
sugar cotning and coffee, by resolu-
non introduced today by Representa-
I'VE lgoe, Democrat. Missouri
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-31
COMPROMISE AGREEMENT
MADE IN CHICAGO STRIKE
Meantime Bust Men md Owners
OF Trucks Are ReRpinE n
Harvest.
Try Associated Press.I

CHICAGO. July 30.-Following n
conference today between officials of
Chicagos surface and elevated cleo
tric lines, representatives of the 49,
00u striking car men and Governor
Lowden. announcement was made that
the compromise agreement would be
submitted Friday night for a referen-
dunn vote.
Unless some means is found to get
the workers back on the cars pending
their final decision on the propositions
Chicago faces at least two more days
of the strike.
In the meantime thousands OF Chi
cagoans must walk long distances and
other thousands pay toll TO the "bus
men," who have jumped at the profits
to be made by operating automobiles
and trucks.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-31
PLEADS FOR CHURCH'S AID
TO PRISON UNFORTUMATEs
hd"mrd v. Ruskin. Expert In Jail
MhkcS Striking Talk 10
I'resbytcrinn Conferences

,SToNfBROOK. " y. Julv IN
pea Tor practical evangelism and helm
10 men IN prison WAS made today at
tnc ireSbyterian conference on tbn
ways and means of the New Era movn'
,innt inInt ny Edward V. Ruskin. of Nose
""iG. nan; II prison expert.
haplains did not reach the bonrt tSon ni
ne problem and that the inmates Of
ane .ma prisons prisons needed the practical helm
ahu friendship of the church
The failure of the physician is of,on
,mHrhca ny a tom tone" he said The
iaiiure or the church is much nore
iharKfd by u prison number
mere is no class which needs tho
MimuiE E assistance OF the church So
much as do those who face a cold
morid aiicr leaving prison Nor cnn
me me church neglect them without ihn
Wholc nation suffering the penaltv for
S"ch an evasion OF her sacred duty"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-31
Plan to Make Move
to Cut Living Cost
rRv Associated Press.

WtSii1SGTON. July 3O.-Stcps
that will hnNc bearing on the h!pi,
cost of living nrc under why IN the
department OF Justice Attorney
General Pnimcr snid today. lite de-
clincd however, to Indicate their
nntIrr.
The Attorney GcncrnI snid TINT
while economic conditions were tho
fuhdhmchtai cnuse of high prices,
violations of lnws designed to pre-
vent concerted rnisinE OF prices nI-
NO might be partly rcspOnsIbIc.
"There ts no doubt TINT the major
fy or the people are more prosper
GUS than ever before, farmers and
wnEc cnrnrrs cspccinIIy" Mr. Pal
mcr sald. "Ihc man who Inns suf-
fcrcd from high prices Inns been
the snlhrfrd man. tho clerk. wish
we could do something To help him.
I'm open to suggestions"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-31
BAKER ISSUES ORDER
FCR MARINES RETURN
TO CONTROL OFNAVY
Famous rim and Sirfh Posi-
menfs viii BE SEM
TO Qunnfico.
TBv Associated prose :

or(os (MAS;HiNGToN. July, sO.-Under an
onncrrs and men of the marine corns
ass 'sned 10 service with the army dur
ing ing ne war Will be returned 10 the
Immediately upon their return frnn,
] ]."nce; oilcers or men stationed al
army army ,hospitais or. undergoing treat
ment IN such hospitals were excentn1
The War Department has nnii,ii ,t',;
~ ~, nay! Department that upon its re-
omLh' thc Fourth Brigade, Of the See
ma,.i ni'Ision. which is composed of
% me regiments. will he sent from
MY ork 10 Quantico. Va where II
S,!,nv wia, ne de!ached as unit from the
,r, Trn'S anh ne subject TO navai contro.
M nr IN br!t.Sde. the marine replace
a n.rnt nNlt: Ma be taken 10 Jamestown
ahn ,h transferred to the navy as il leaves
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-31
SENA TIE WILL RESUME
7REATYDEBATE TODA Y
Ask Japan Explain
the Shantung Deal

PARIS, July :m--t;rcnt Britain
and the other entente powers are
continuing To urge japan to make Il
trunk statement with regard TO
ShnntunE that would induce China
to sign the pence treaty with Ger
many. These advances nre OF I'm
unofficial character, hut they nre
strOnS and In>fStcnt. the allies feel
ing that Such statement nlUnc
would he capable of clearing the
atmosphere ard go II long way to-
wnr.i nIinrinS suspicion prevalent
I'm tmcrirn as to .IapRn's motives
and intrntionS nn,l toward Ncnkcn-
ins the cpIositiOn in the United
states senate.
iInron Maxine will leave Paris for
Tokyo tomorrow. The Japanese am
fns'.:idui will take his place In the
prnCc deliberations.