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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-18
"Quit Talking Panic and Go to Work."
Leading Financier Tells Americans

over our gold and foreign cred
Its. Credits should he extended
without rescrNc for tho European
customcrs who would accept
them. They nrc good md will
"itimntel! pH,. Our policy or
'sution In costing us dcnrIy In
trade
George j. W.cIan. prominent
Americnn tobacco merchant, wns
practically OF tho samc opinion
ms TO conditions In Europe.
sour allies in Europe arc re-
covering rapidly financially and
induStriaIi,. md there Is no
Justification for panic tnIk In the
United Statcs," he snIG. 81 tray.
cled extensively through Eng
land, France and Italy nnd found
the people cheerful md scvcry-
where hard At work. Thc nEri-
cultural cinsses nrc especially
optInIstic.
"Frnncc eapccts ta raise
enough Eroin for home use thi.
year. In England there is n
"hortnEc of sugar. hut in NIL
other piarcs TINT 1 visited food
In plentiful. Prices nrc not high
except in the large cities. and In
thosc places there 1. n great
waste of food
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-18
PERUVIAN POET WHO
CHAMPIClNED CABRERA
IS FACING EXECUTION
Jose San os Chocano De- trcndcd
Cause Of Deposcd
President.

PAR1S. May 1.-THE Peruvian
poet Jose Santos Chocano is in dam
ger Of being executed in Guatcma!a "A
by the triumphant revolution.sts Of
that country because of his close re-
iations with the deposed President.
Estrada Cabrera, OF whom nc was an
energetic defender. according to re-
ports taat nave reached here from
the Central American republic.
In view OF these reports. the news
papers Evenemcnt and Figaro have
inauSuratcd a movement ID save the
i;fe OF the poet, whose death. they
point out in their articles. would
prove serious loss to the world Of
letters.
Chocano is a prisoner in Guate-
mala, in the hands of the victorious
rebels. As A journalist in Guatemala.
In close relation with tho Cabrera
regime. he vigorously defended the
cabrera government and attacked its
opponents.
Chocano Is ranked among the
ahiest OF contemporary poets writ
ing IN the Spanish language.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-18
BELIEVE 'M DORADO"
THE CITY OF RICHES.
IS STILL IN EXISTENCE
South american Immigrants
Hare Bank Rolls of Hun
Crc9s Of Thousands.
IRy Associatcdpres.1

NEW YORK. May 17.-Belief ,ba,
"El Dorado"--the mythical South
American city Of fabulous wealth
Sun exists was expressed by immi-
grafton inspectors here tonight after
examining immigrant aliens from
South America with bank rolls run
ming into the hundreds OF thousands.
Most of them arrived on the steam
ship Vauban last Friday.
One couple. when asked to register
and deposit their money for safe
Keeping. pending an investigation as
TO their admissibil.ty. laid down a
bank roll of $4,000 and fourteen
pieces of expensive iewelry. 4 Span-
ish woman on the same ship said she
had nothing smaller than check for
$1,000 on bank in Los Angeles.
which she wanted cashcd to detray
expenses TO California. where she has
relatives.
Tho climax came late In tho after
noon. however. when ono family laid
down so much money and securities
that the immigration officials did not
have time to count II. 1t was said
unofficiaily that the total will reach
saoo.ooo.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-18
ARMS7EIW RELEASED
FROM JAIL ON BONDS
TOTALNG 500, 900
Mas or B0nd PioIer Has 10 Dig
Ecep 10 Satisfy. Tenants
of The authorities.
LRv rnivcrsal service.l

l NEW YORK. May 11.-Nicxy Arm
stein was released from Jail at $40
o'clock tonight. Bail surety in $25.-
600 was deposited with the Federal
authorities. making total OF $780,
900 held as a guarantee that he will
appear when he is wanted to explain
the part he is alleged TO have taken
in the s5.0Oo,0oo bond plot.
Nicky, who ia said 10 have bccn
in the very midst or things doing
the best he could for himself when
stolen negotiable securities were
floating in the tenderlon as freely
as oil stocks. went at once to his
uptown apartment. where he saw his
Q months old baby for. the first time
since he quit New York on Feb
ruary s.
Tonight is haby's night" he said.
Tomorrow night / shall see Fanny
on the stage. She always hands me
laugh" Fannie B.ice. Arnstein's
wife. is the star comedicnnc OF Zieg-
fields "Follies."
Arnstein got back on Saturday
morning. He found State and Fed
oral authorities not disposed to be
1t was not until to-
night that his friends secured the
$4,000 required in bankruptcy
proceeding that was forced upon Arm
stein after he had disappeared.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-18
ENGLAND'S INCOME TAX
HARD BLOW TO AMERICANS
Mortimer Singer md other Ex-
patrtatcs VIII Move Their
D0miciles 10 Frnncc.

LONDON. May iT.-Mortimcr sin
ger, the American capitalist. is aban-
dohinS residence in England MS a
result Of tho decision OF the Lords
or appeal today confirming tho judS
mcnt of the lower court. which or
dercd him to pay tax on the average
OF his income for three years pre-
vious to his assessment instead Of
only the actual income during the
assessment year.
Singer is thus forced to pay on All
income OF s3S3.435 instead or $23a.
400, all derived from dividends of
tho Singer Manufacturing Company
Of New Jersey.
The decision j., hard blow 10 al,
Americans residing in London and
who draw incomes from America. be-
cause the assessment schedule aims
particularly at exceptionally high
war dividends.
Other Americans are expected 20
follow Singers example and trans
for their domicilc to France. where
the direct taxation is comparatively
insignificant.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-18
STRONG PROTEST AGAINST
SOLDIER RELIEF TAXES
Congressman Says EAorbitant As
scssmcnts Would Force Stock
Exchanges TO Close.
WOULD DESTROY COMPETITION
Even Liberty Bonds, Held by 20
ooO,OOO Citizens. Would Bc As
scsscd Under Proposed Bill.
Would BE Terror to Country.

WASHINGTON. May 17.-Reprcsen-
tatives of New York and Chicago cx-
changes viii appear tomorrow before
Republican members Of the House
Ways and Means Committee to pro-
test taxing provisions carried in the
soldier relief hill. Democratic mem
bers of the committee expected TO
meet with majority members on
Wednesday to approve the bill.
Representative Henry T. Raincy.
Democrat, OF Illinois. said toniEh; the
Sew York exchange and the Chicago
board OF trade may he compelled TO
close because OF the excessive taxes
carried in the measure" Taxes on
bread. grains and Other produce and
on the STOCK and hond transactions,
he said. would be. Increased 1000 ne r
cent under the. bib, Such additional
taxes would eliminate a multitude OF
small transactions comprising a large
part of a brokers' business. represen
iativcs from New York and Chicago
exchanges said.
The tax on every ship ioaQ OF grain
exported from this country, Mr..
Rainey said. would be approximately.
sl.soo. which is the equivalent OF 3
per cent tax on every carload. Com
petition would be virtually destroyed
by such tax. Stock exchange
transactions would be taxed along
with bonds. even Liberty bonds.
which arc held by 2o.O0O,O0o citizeno.
Mr.. Rainey predicted that the
country will he in state OF terror
when there is realization Of tn:
eNtcn; OF the proposed taxes''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-18
PACKERS ARE INDICTED
ON PR0FITEERING CHARGE
Cudnhy, Morris, Wilson, Swift and
Armour Corporations Made
Defendants.
IBy A.soc.ated Press.l


NEW YORK. May l7.-Thc Fed.
cral grand jury in Brooklyn today
returned indictments against Nor
ris e Company. and the Cudahy
Packing Company, of Chicago
charging profiteering in foodstuffs
Indictments also we're returned
against James W. Nash and George
Ehlers. branch manager for Nor
ris & Company, and against Oliver
II. Saunders. branch manager for
the Cudahy concern.
Suparseding indictments were
filed against Swift & Company
Armour & Company, and the vii.
son Comnany. as we'll as certain o.
their representatives. There were
three counts in the indictment re-
turned against Morris & Company
and four in that handed down In
the case of the Cudahy Company.
f. The Morris Company was alleged
10 have sold city pork" to dea lcr
at 80 cents pound. although n
few days before the price had been
but 33 cents.
The indictment against the Cud-
any Company was based on sales
in which the company Is alleged to
have charged 90 cents pound for
fresh steer that had previously sold
for 20 cents.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-18
BRITISH OIL MONOPOLY
EXPOSED BY PRESIDENT
England's Petroleum Policy Pro-
poses Restrictions on Disposal
OF Stocks OF Home Concerns.
L. S. SENATE MAY TAKE ACTION
Gore Asks What Diplomatic Efforts
Have Been Made TO Secure Amer
ica's Participation in Develop
mcntS Outside OF United States.
rpy AssociatedPrc.s

wASIiINGTON. May lI.-Excluslnn
OF aliens from control of oil re-
sources within the empire. govern
mcnt aid in developing new supplies
il other countries and restrictions
against disposal OF oil stocks now
held by British nationals are out
standGs features OF Great Britain s
petroleum policy. the Senate was In
formed today by President Wilson.
The information. given in ;hc form
%: special report from the State
Department was in answer to a Sen
ate resolution asking what disabill-
ties attached to American participa :
ton in petroleum resources OF the
world. The governmental policy OF
Great Britain, the report added. also
contemplated financial and technical
aid To pioneer companies.
Gore Wants Show-Down.
The Senate resolution introduced
by Senator Gore. Democrat. Oklahoma.
requested the President also TO say
what diplomatic efforts had been
mado to remove the restrictions updn
participation In oil by
Americans elsewhere than in the
United Sttses. Representations had
becn made to Great Br.tt.n concern
ing restrictions upon oil development
In the occupied sections OF Turkey
tho report said. and had been mot
with assurances that no discrimina- :
tion against Americans would be al
lowed. With regard to Mexico, the
department reported tho last note o,
warning. which said that tho United
states would not acquicsce" in any
procedure resulting In coniiscation OF
American oil holdings
Observing that all regulations in
! England and her possessions wcrc
aimed At restricting oil operations Ia
control OF Er!tish nationals. tho ro-
port said this form would seem IL
he justified in the viewpoint of inter.
national law. however impol!;ic /,
might be as regards reciprocity and
international comfy"
British Policy Appears Mouopoiy.
citing a large numhc- OF general
and special consular reports, tho re-
port said that the British policy an
pearcd 10 ho developing by a pro-
cess OF deterring foreigners from,
owning or operating oil property In
tho British Isles. colonies or pro-
tectorataa by direct participation q.
the government in advancing tho
larger exploiting companies. o,
winch tho AnElo-Persian having a
monopoly OF the Industry in Persia
was named. and by governmental or.
ders in council preventing British al,
companies or individuals from soil.
ing their property to foreigners.
Frcnch. Japanese and Dutch policv
was somewhat the samo as that of
Great Britain. the report Indicated
but its effect was o. minor import-
ancc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-18
BUCHANAN QUITS
GOVERNORS RACE
Lieutenant-Governor Writes
From Washington He Cannot
Afford Campaign Sacrifices.
FOR GLASS FOR PRESIDENT.
Stiff Fight Expected on Floor
Of State Convention Over
Prohibition Question.

Withdrawal by Tower
nor i. Frank Buchanan rom tho
race for the Democratic nomination
Tor Governor in 1921. is the outs,and-
ing political development in virginia
politics on the eve Of the State con.
vention. which VII! begin tomorrow.
morning at Roanoke.
L he L;cutenant-G an
nouncemcn;. made in a letter 10 a
friend in Richmond, was made public
yesterday. and constituted one OF Tho
choicest bits OF gossip among dele
gates as they gathered over the State
TO start on the trip westward to the
Magic City.
The retirement OF Mr.. Buchanan
opens up a vide field OF speculation
as 10 who VIII be the man. brourh,
out 10 contest the race next year witt,
Harry 81. George Tucke-. .~hose can.
didacy Tor tn. Eovcrnorehip on a
! hack to the Constitution" platform
Is arous!ng the enthusiasm o. Demo
Gratis In every section o. Virginia.
Rumor has it that Representative
Hal ID. Flood. of the Tenth District.
whose name has been mentioned be /.
'orc In this connection. may now
! shy his hat into the .ing i, is known
also that State Senator c.. Waller
Mapp. OF Accomac. father OF the pro.
hibition law that bears his name. has
been considering the matter Of he
coming candidate for the nomina
ton. oven before Mr.. Buchanans an
nounccmen, had been made
Cannot AFFORD Sacrifice Now.
After declaring that friends have
insisted that il is essential fo- him
to announce his candidacy at once
and proceed Immediately to prose
cute an organization and a canvass of
the state both In justice to himself
and TO them. Mr. Buchanan SAYS:
u recognize the rcasonabIonces of
this suggestion and the conditions
which make IL necessary. but to com.
ply on my part would involve an e,-
penditure. both of time and money.
that under the circumstances can III
AFFORD. II would require me 10 foreSo
engagements rnd obligations whioi,
have assumed, Involving a sacilhct
which feel | should not make even
Tor so great an honor as the Cover.
no-ship, should 1t be conferred on
me-"
The letter in which the announce
ment was made was written from
Washington. where Mr Buchanan
maintains on office as counsel to the
Comptroller OF the Currency.
Temporary Chairmsn OF Convention,
Aside from the withdrawal OF Mr..
Buchanan from tho Eube1nato.ial
race. the interest OF delegates and
Democrats generally contercd upon
tho question OF who will he named
temporary chairman OF the conven-
ton AT Roanoke. The selection will
be madr tonight at meeting of the
state Democratic Committee TO he
held at the Hotel Roanoke at $3.50
O'Clock. when the temporary orsani-
zation will be outlined.
II will he the duty of the tenn
porary chairman TO sound the key
note of the convcntion-to enun-
ciate those principles upon which
(continucH oD c.cnn5
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-18
SIMPLY TRUCK TOUR IS
OFF TO A GOOD START
boosters Get Under Way on First
Leg OF Four-Day Journey.
Petersburg First Stop.
MAYOR OF CITY GREETs PARTY
Citizens Line Sidewalks Three and
Four Decr-Emporia Surrendcrs
hcys OF City to Visitors-Giant
Scarchii2ht Center of Attraction.

Decided impetus Was given tho good
ioads movement In Virginia YESTERDAY
ny developments OF the first few hours
oil thc four day tour OF tho ship-by-
truck boosters. who, starting from
Richmond on the day when the NOR
chants OF New York and other big
cities we're bcsceching tho national
government 10 relieve them from the
gave an object lesson OF tho ono way
out.
The enterprise was launched In >
blaze OF glory when. headed by Mayor
ains'ie. the cavalcadc promptly on tn.
stroke of $50 o'clock. pulled out of
Richmond, southbound for Petcrsourg.
Tho reception accorded tho tourists
In tho Cockade city. which was
reached AZ 1880 O'Clock In the morn
Ing, was most enthusiastic The
trucks and their human frcigh, wore
mct by Mayor Gillian. who. in A neat
speech OF welcome. surrendered tho
keys Of the city. Citizens we're lined
u9 IN the streets four and nyc deep
according 10 reports reaching Rich.
m"nh iaE, night. Among those who
welcomed tho visitors were Secretary
Martin. OF tho Petersburg Chamber OF
commerce. and II G. Parsons. Of the
Retail Merchants Association.
Tho tourists were met at the city
limits and. accompanied by band
were escorted through the principal
streets Of the city. Tho party left
tho Cockade City at i:30 O'Clock for
Emporia. which WAS reached at 6:3o
O'Clock last night.
Reception Ia FIatt~rinE.
The reception accorded the party in
Empofia was even greater than
that received in Petersburg. accord
ing TO advices reaching Richmond
from members Of the party late las,
night. y dapce in the town hall was
rendered members Of the party and
an a fresco motion picture entertain
mcnt was he'll on the courthouse
green. Music for the dancing was
Furnished hy the ship by-truck tour
band.
OF particular interest TO Emporians
was tho huge searchliEht on one OF
the army trucks. which is part of
the ship -by-truck equipment. The rays
of the searchlisht were played over
the town.
The party will leave E;mporia this
morning at o'clock for Lawrence
Nillc: from which point it will con-
CONTINUED on Second PaSc)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-18
ASCENDS 17,15O FEET
WITH PASSENGER PLANE
worlds Record for Altitude Reached
by Former Army Sergeant UsInr
an Orcnco Machine.
fBy Associated Frcss.

MINEoL.A y. Y. May 1.-THE
worlds airplano altitude record for a
pilot and three passengers was .brok :
en- here today by Clarence r. Coomhs,
who rose TO the height OF l1.l5O.fect.
This is fifty feet higher than the al
titude reached by Captain Lowell II.
Smith. commanding officer of Puryear
Field in FL Centre, Cal. last Monday.
Coomhs. formerly a sergeant in the
American Army air service. carried
two newspaper men and an official
OF an airplane company fIe used an
Orenco plane with $50 horsepower
motor. This is The third time that
the altitude record for single mo-
tored plane has been broken within
two weeks. Coomhs set a mark OF
slightly over 10000 feet May S. and
this was exceeded three days later
by Captain Smith.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-18
PROPOSE OIL CORPORATION
UNDER NATIONAL AUSPICES
srnnt"r Pheian Introduces Plan Mod
eied After Shipping Hoard to En-
courage Petroleum Exploitation,
tBy Associated Pre.s1

'i'S hSSoSIdtcu fress,
WASHINGTON. May l7.-Orrani-
cation of the United States Oil Cor
poration. modelled on the plan of the
shipping Board, TO encourage and
stimulate development by Americans
OF oil lands outside the United States.
would he authorized under a resolu-
tion introduced today by Senator
Fhclan. Democrat. California.
The corporation would be con-
troiled by nine directors. appointed
by the President. ownership OF stock
being restricted to American ci.i-
zens. The government would retain
preferential right to take over all!
or any part of the product for its
own use.
Senator Phe,an. in introducing tho
resolution. oited the efforts being
made by Great Britain to assist her
nationals In the development OF new
oil resources. England now controls
so per cent OF the ''ol. poteptialit.es',.
OF tho world. he said.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-18
GONZALEZ MOVES
TO INSURE UNITY
Washington Regards His With
drawal an Assurance of
Peace in Mexico.
OFFER CARRANZA SAFETY
Revolutionary Forces Occupy
Monterey, Zacatecas and
Victoria.
IBy Associated rres. !

WASHINGTON. May lT.-pablo
Gonzalez's withdrawal from the con.
test 70. the presidency ot Mexico. re-
ported TO the state Department. today
was regarded here as the best indica-
ton that leaders OF the dc facto gov
ernment desired to eliminate the dam
ger arising from political rivalry
Gonzalczs statement in withdrawinl:
was to the effect tha; his action was
prompted by the wish to assure the
people of Mexico that he did not take
up arms against Carranza for the pur-
pose of aiding his own candidacy for
the presidency. He added that he
Will not under any circumstances he
candidate for the presidency Fur
ther evidence OF coordinate action
was seen in the announcements that
Manuel Palacz. to whom oil producers
have paid tribute for several years.
had been appointed chief of military
operations In the State of Tamaulipas.
Restoration OF wire communication
with tho Mexican capital brought
from the American embassy long re-.
ports OH the developments. There was
no word. however, as TO The fate OF
Carranza. who has ned to the hills
near Jalapa. with revolutionary troops
on his trail.
The Official advices were summar-
lied by the State Department as
follows:
Gonzalez Formally Wnhdram..
The American embassy a, Mexico
city reported to the Department of
State today. under date of yesterday,
ihat General Pablo Gonzalez has pub
licly surrendered his authority TO the
provisional president
In a manifesto made public yes.
terday General Gonzalez announced
that in order to preserve revolution
airy unity 10 restore tranquility to
the naiion.-;o eliminate the possibIl-
iiy OF future conflict, and to leave
congress untrammeicd in it's cleo.
ton of provisional President. he
irrerocabiy withdraws his candidacy
Tor the next presidential term and
viii surrender To tho provisional Pres
ident tho authority which revolutions
,ary conditions have forced him TO MS.
sumo
The Mexico Ci,y press yesterday
announced that trains captured from
| Garranza were being brought to Mex
leo city and that civilians who re :
mained with the trains are being
! given every protection. Tho press
| stated that those who accompanied
Carranza In his departure from the
Mexican capital are being pursued by
the revolutionary cavalry.
Oregon Orders Parade.
~ circular signed by General Oh
:eeon has been published ordering a
military parade to embrace 30. 600 mon
aS PARTICIPANTS at Mexico City. May
-. as demonstration OF allegiance
TO IN" provisional President TO he
elected by tho Mexican Congress on
that date The press stated that nom
hhrs OF tho Mexican diplomatic corps
nave been given fifteen days 10 de-
'iaro their allegiance TO the new
regime.
The appointment OF rencral raIar.
as chiet OF military operations in
ramaulipas has been announced.
Monterey. in the State of Nucvo Leon,
having been turned over without re-
Continued on Second Page)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-18
COMMISSIONERS QUIT
JOBS WHEN ARMED
MEN INVADE COURT
Property O,rners o.
jcct 70 Creation Of Spc-
cidf Road Dis 'rict.
TRy AssociateJ PrcssI

JoNDsBoRo. ARK. May l7.-
Armed men arose from their seats
and demanded immediate res:sna
lions Of commissioners and attor-
ncys Of the Black Oak Hancock Road
Improvement district. when Chan
reilor Archie Wheatley convened
court today TO hear the application
for an injunction brought oy tax
payers against the district
The designations. already written,
were presented to the two comhlis-
sioncrs ."rsent and to their Two at
torneys with the demand that they
he signed Immediately. They signed
the designations and withdrew from
courtroom. Judge WhcatleS adjourned
court and LEFT the city. 1t is said the
road district was established at a
special session of the Legislature
over the protest of property owners
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-18
PREDICTS SOARING PRICES
OR JUMP IN PRODUCTION
Says Foods VIII Sell at Enormous
sums Next Eenr Unless
farmers Get Busy.
lBy Univcrsal Scrvlce

ALBANY. y. Y, May l7.-IIerbert
Myrick. editor OF Farm ami Home.
declared Today that in the event OF
unfavorablc weather and poor crops
there will he food famine In the
United States. He declared that the
result will be determined during tho
next ninety days and urged repeal
OF the dnylight-saving law
He estimated that butter would sell
at 81 n pound, Gags at 50 a dozen.
potatoes at SIS a bushcl and -four at
$40 a barrel next winter unless there
is maximum production on tho farms
this summer. he asscrts that tho law
takes an hour from the working day
of the farmer TO give an hour for
pleasure TO the dwellers in the cities