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Evening times-Republican., 1920-12-10
RIVER TRAFFIC BooMs.
Freight as Well as Passenger Trans
portation Due For increase.

Freight as Well as Passenger Trans
portation Due For increase.
BY Associated Press
Louisville, Ky, Dec 10.--Two tow
boats lashcd to barges carrying more
than 10000 tons of steel bound from
Pittsburgh to New Orleans are afloat
on Americas mightiest inland water
ways-the Ohio and Mississippi riv-
ers--indicating to IA degree, rtvermen
say, the greatest revival of river
traffic since 1887.
Curiousiy enough one of the rea-
sons given for 1t is that Il is time
saver, Notwithstanding the greater
distance than by rail. Favorable dif-
ference in freight rates and shortage
OF railroad ears also enter into the
situation while completion of locks
and dams are expected TO give tho
traffic greater assurance of stability.
and more ease OF operation.
Construction of river terminals at
important cities with modern ma
chincry fer handling freight, already
contemplated at Louisville and at
Memphis. is expected TO contribute
to the revival and become "A corner
tstone In the foundation for it's per-
manent future.
News OF upper Ohio river i'm
provement, brought TO Louisville by
John +. Klein. of Pittsblrg, veteran
riverman and owner of IL fleet of two
boats and barges, indicates the first
twenty two locks in the down river
stretch from Pittsburgh have been
completed. The twenty-third will be
finished next year. the twenty-fonrth
Is even now receiving finishing
touches and the twenty fifth win re-
quire but few weeks TO complete.
The twenty-siXth to the thirty third
between Cincinnati and Maysville.
KY, already are IN operation. Be-
low Louisville similar government
river work is being constructed.
Mr.. Klein came to Louisville TO
meet one of his towboats. I'm my
thirty three years OF experience on
the river" he said. II have never
seen such a boom as we are enjoy
ing today. The Pittsburgh harbor
is almost as busy as it was In tho
cid days before the railroads took
our business. Coal companies are
buying steel barges as fast as they
can be constructed"
Passenger as we'll as freight trqf-
fic is on the eve OF great revival.
in The opinion OF MIR. Klein. One
.nncket he asserted. just off the pia-
rlI.e ways at Mound City. ILL.,. has
been repaired for a sum which ex-
cceded the cost Of her original con-
struction. $50 her owners must ex-
poet revival Of passenger trade"
he added.
Evening times-Republican., 1920-12-10
GERMANY FACES CRISIS.
Living Prices Go Higher While
Wages Decrease and Wari StrH..
R,, ASancinfad EraAg -. - 80

Berlin. Nov. l2.--Gradualiy increas-
ing prices for food in Berlin have
caused corresponding increase in
the demands of workmen for higher
wages and strikes, or the threat of
strikes, ha lg over virtually every
business in the city.
Approximately 100000 persons
are reported unemployed in Germany
the majority Of them in reduced cir
cumstances some facing starvation.
Four months ago 2S4,181 women.were
seeking employment. according to the
labor ministry's estimate, and 1t was
announced 100000 persons shortly
would be out OF work ar on short
time, the latter being unable to earn
enough to support themselves.
3 Nearly every municipality in Ger
many is occupied with the. problem
OF providing work for unemployed
and adjusting wage difficulties, in an
effort to forcstall the spread OF strikes
and further discomfort.
The meat shops Of Berlin are well
stocked with choice cuts and have
large supplies Of imported cheese,
oils, pickles and other viands. but, as
winter advances. prices continue to
go up and sales fall off. With moth
Ing, saved from summer wages, work
men are facing the problem Of ex-
penditures for fuel for heat and warm
clothes in addition to food, and the
fact that the pay Of many falls short
OF meeting these expenses has caused
q spread Of unrest.
Sporadic strikes already have oc-
scurred, not only in Berlin but also
In the provinces and. while there has
been no evidence that a general strike
is probable, the situation is causing
state and municipal governments
much concern.
Proprietors OF food shops say prices
are higher than they were a year
ago When nothing was being imported
because a, vigilant watch is kept on
smuggling and import duties, now
being paid, are necessarily added to
the retail price of commodities. AS
result they say only the very we'll
to-do and foreigners are able to buy
imported stuffs.
Meat at 26 marks a. pound sau-
sages at 80 to SO and cheese 3S Is still
beyond the means OF the average
Workman. Meat merchants say the
average Germaa can afford meat not
.oftener than once week and he must
buy cuts OF poorest quality.
With wages for skilled workmen
ranging from 80 to 40 marks day,
and for common labor at 25 marks,
the food experts estimate the mini
mum cost Of existence in Berlin for
single man at 145 marks a week
for man and wife 21S marks q
week; for man and wife and two
children between seven and fourteen
years 296 marks. These prices have
shown gradual increase since Feb
ruary and it is expected will continue
to rise during the winter.
While bread is still rationed. meat
cards are no longer issued. It is SAID
they are unnecessary because the
people generally cannot buy meat at
prevailing prices unless wages are
greatly advanced. In spite of the we'll
stocked shops, the meat supply is re-
ported only half the amount on hand
during the same months before the
war.
Evening times-Republican., 1920-12-10
IMPLEMENT FIRMS
IN PRICE COMBINE
Federal Trade Commission Rseom-
monde Reopsnlns Of Case Of In.
ternationai Harvester Company
and Prosecution Of Associations of
Wholesale and Retail Dealers.

BY Associated Press.
Washington, Dec. l0.-Reopening of
the governments antitrust suit
against the International Harvester
Company and the institution of "1u-
dicial proceedings" against a number
OF associations having to do with
farm implements is recommended by
the federal trade commission In q
special report. presented today in the
senate by Vice President Marshall.
The commission says the In
crease Of 70 per cent in price Of farm
implements from 1914 to 1918 ts ain
part due to price Understandings or
agreements between manufacturers,
and to a more limited extent the
same Is true Of Dealers
Judicial proceedings" against the
associations which have been active
In restraining trade. has been pro-
posed. the commission naming the
National Implement and Vehicle Az
sociation, the Southern Association
OF Wagon Manufacturers. the Car
riage Builders National Association.
the National Federation Of Imple-
ment and Vehicle Dealers, and the
Eastern Federation Of Farm I'M
plement Dealers.
With regard to the reopenine Of
the case against the International
harvester Company. the commission
says this should be done so that
plan OF dissolution be arrived at that
will restore competitive conditions IN
the harvesting machine business"
PROVISION for reopening the case,
the commission pointed out, is in the
hnal decree entered by the United
States district court In Minnesota.
Evening times-Republican., 1920-12-10
League of Nations Assem-
bly, Adopts Report on
BlOckades.
GIVEN
COMPLETE POWERS
Eight Members Will Inquire into
Charges When Filed and Report as
to Their Justice-Work Of Conduct.
ing 6iockades to Be Assigned TO
Nations Close at Hand-Assenbly
Cuts Speeches to Ten Minutes.
BY Associated Press.

by Associated Press.
Geneva. Dec. 10.--Machinery for
putting the economic blockade into
effect. when occasion should call for
such action, was discussed by the as
sembly of the league Of nations at
this mornings session.
The proposed ministry, intended as
a weapon against an offending state
consists Of an international blockade
committee OF eight members. appoint
ed by tho league, to study the appli-
cation Of the blockade and report to
the secretary general OF the council
whom the league mas charged with
the duty of informing the council of
facts which appear to show the cove
nant has been broken.
On receipt OF such information, nc
cording to the proposed plan, the
council must meet to consider the
situation and inform all the members
of the league
These members, says the commit
tee report embodying the plan. shall
w III uuty Dounu TO take measures TO
carry out the provisions OF article
WI of the covenant, comprising the
breaking off of all diplomatic rekt-
tons except such as exist for purely
humanitarian purposes.
Blockade Work to Be Divided.
Where the covenant breaker has a
seaboard the council should forthwith
consider, says the report. which
members can be conveniently charged
with the duty OF carrying out a ma
rine blockade. Senator La Eontaine,
of Belg;ium. speaking on the report.
made reservations concerning the
Scandinavian propositions that small
bordering states should be released
from the blockade obligations if these
states We're IN danger Of invasion.
He said all nations. great and small,
must take the risks.
President Hymans announced q
steering committee had decided that
speeches should be reduced to ten
minutes each and that two sessions
should be held daily beginning Mon
day.
The blockade proposition, with
minor changes, was adopted.
Evening times-Republican., 1920-12-10

Rhodes urged that 1t Is far better
that insurance men shall sincerely
and whole -heartedly cooperate with
the government in finding a reason
able basis of taxation than that they
should take an antagonistic position
toward all plans that may be pre-
sented.
What Is the proposition OF one
who has sought insurance protection,
in 80 far as federal taxes are con-
cerned?" asked the speaker. In the
first place. he pays a tax at the
rate of eighty cents per $1,000 OF in :
surance for the privilege of insurins'
his life. In the second place, he pays
a personal tax upon SO much of his
income as is required to pay th'
premium upon his insurance. In the
third place. the amount he pays az
premium is again taxed when l.
reaches the company OF which he Is
member. In the fourth place, if the
assessment Of an excess profits tax
is upheld by the courts the premium
is again taxed. In the fifth place,
so much Of his premium as is held
by the company for contingencies is
again taxed as capital stock tax.
In the sixth place. when the amount
insured is paid to his estate It Is
again taxed.
This is taxation with a ven
geance. The insured is caught com
ing, standing still and going, in n
transaction which he does not enter
into for profit and In which there can
be no profit
Dsvoting his attention further to
a consideration of federal income tax
law, Mr.. Rhodes not only called into
question its constitutionality, so far
as 1t affects life insurance, but gave
an analysis Of the inequality which he
said results to the various companies
from the actual operation OF the law.
"The income tax law applied to
lifc insurance companies" Mr..
Rhodes declared, falls to meet some
OF the most important criteria OF
sound methods Of taxation. 1t does
not bear equally upon different COM
panies. 1t does not provide any GER
tainty OF income to the government
The amount of tax is not easily de-
We eAAN ACSSthiAiC ~
is not. as implied. tax on net in
come. The tax Is collected only at
heavy expense to the government and
to the companies.
Tt Is not at all clear that II SO far
as life insurance companies are con-
cerned the present law meets the
constitutional requirements"
Mr.. Rhodes took a definite stand
In opposition to the theory that
premiums should be taxed as income
of the insurance companies.
The total amount to be paid this
year, he added. would be much less
because normal health conditions
have returned throut the country.
Alexander c. Humphreys. president
of Stevens Institute OF Technology
at HobolSen, N. j., addressed the con-
vention on "Mental Thrift"
Evening times-Republican., 1920-12-10
GueriIIas Still stronn

BY Associated Press.
Tralee, Ireland, Dec. 10.-While of
flcers of the British auxiliary forces
claim that guerilla tactics of Irish
republicans virtually have been brok-
en-, they have informed members OF
the parliamentary labor commission
visiting Ireland they are not SIRE Of
this.
General Cumming. commanding tho
Kerry brigade, admitted he was not
making any appreciable headway
against the guerillas, who were able
TO secrete themselves in the difficult
country and severely handicap mo-
bflity of troops by distractions Of all
kinds, such as deep trenches. trees
and piles of stone
He added that the training soldiers
had received was not suitable for
such work and that regiments would
have TO be constantly relieved.
Evening times-Republican., 1920-12-10
HOUSE TO CHANGE LAWS.
Repeal OF Wartime Measures to Fol-
low Disposal Of immigration Bill.

BY Associated Press
Washington, Dec. TO- Repeal OF
wartime laws will he considered by
the house as soon as disposition is
made of the immigration bill, repub
Hcan leaders agreed today. 1t is
planned to begin debate on the repeal
proposal the first OF next week.
Mr. Davis. in two-hour confer
ence with the committee behind
closed doors. outlined the whole stu
alton regarding negotiations for
partition of the German cables in all
parts OF the world and Senator Lodge
of Massachusetts, committee chair
man. stated afterwards. that the
committee had given it's unqualified
approval to the stand being taken
by Mr.. Davis in the communicates
conference.
Evening times-Republican., 1920-12-10
LONG WANTED BY POLES.
Wilma Has Been Coveted by Poland
For Over 700 Years.
Ru Acrocjafad press


BY Associated Press.
Danzig, Nov. 16.-Vilna, which the
former Russian general. Zellgouski,
recently occupied with troops of the
Polish army. has figured in the aspir-
ations Of Polish expansionists for
nearly 700 years. The free state Of
Danzig is interested in the outcome
Of the campaign for possession Of the
city because 1t is felt here that Wilma
must be the strategic point upon
which will always hang the issue of
peace or war. [The league Of nations
decided at its first assembly in Cen
eva to send an international force to
Wilma to enable the people of that
city to decide what their nationality
shall bel
What its possession means to the
Poles is indicated by recounting some
of it's turbulent history.
Wilma was founded by Prince
Godirnin, OF IAithuania, who reigned
from 1915 to 1910, and, with Kiev, 1t
formed an important point Of south
ern Russia. Godimin and King
Wadislaw Of Poland united in a war
against the order Of German knights,
but it was not until nearly 100 years
later that the two countries estab-
lished common reichstag. This
was at Horodlo on the Bug river and
here the rulers Of the two lands CO.
operated in deciding all important
issues.
There was a complete union Of
Poland and Iithuania In 15ao 90 20 =
as all state affairs We're concerned
and this continued until the end OF
the eighteenth century. -Altho Lith-
uania was divided into six govern
mental subdivisions in 1895 and was
under the rule of Russia, a writer in
the Danzig Zeitung says, Vilna's
sympathies remained with Poland.
Wilma was occupied by Russian
red" troops In the summer last
year and twice changed hands during
the Polish Russian campaign this
year. It has been called the capital
Of Lithuania but the writer in the
Danzig Zeitung says the number of
Poles In and around Wilma probably
would decide the issue In Poland,s
favor.
In conclusion he believes there is
no question but Poland will seek to
re-establish the boundaries existing
before Poland's first division in 1772
The state of Danzig is interested In
an early sterilization Of Poland's
eastern boundary turmoil, to give
Danzig an opportunity to begin
working out it's economic problems.
Evening times-Republican., 1920-12-10
GERMANY DIsARMING.
Allied Commission Informed That
Homo Guards Will Be Maintained.

A'iied Commission informed That
Homo Guards Will Be Maintained.
BY Associated Press.
Berlin, Dec. 10.--Germany has never
recognized any obligations to disband
defense organizations which have no
military character. says note pre-
sented by the government to General
Nollet. president OF the interallied
military control commission here.
These organizations, the note points
out, are but temporary and are nee
essary.
The surrender OF weapons thruont
Germany is almost complete. the note
says. with the exception OF Bavaria
and EAST Prussia. where the people
are under the influence OF the radical
regime OF 1919, and a prolongation OF
the period for the turning over OF
firearms In these districts can not be
avoided until conditions are changed.
II is asserted.
Evening times-Republican., 1920-12-10
Premier Lloyd George AM
nounces Martial Law
Will Be Established.
CERTAIN DISTRICTS
UNDER MILITARYLAW'
NOW Double Policy" Inausurated hv
Great Britain, Movement Beinci
Launched at Same Time to BRING
About Conferences Between Cow.
ernnsnt and Sim Fein Leaders,
reople Must Surrender Guns.

London. Dec. 1o.-Mart,a, 1.u -,
ppiied 70 certain areas" OF Ire.
~ put down murder and out.
ase' and a move to bring abo,a
conferences between the eoyarrA
hh rein leaders on the Irish
3ues1ion, were announced bv pre,,;a.
Hioyd George in the house of CON,
mons today.
announcing this double poIicv.s
VI the government the premier 40.
ciareo that under martial law ra
sons found possessing arms after
certain date and unauthorized ner-
sons wearing the uniform would ~
naoie to the death penalty.
Ihe government has decid.d -
sl'e safe conduct to Sim Fein nam.
oers OF the house Of commons uo tb.~
may meet with the government "a
DISCUSS the Irish situation. the NE.
mier said. TIC p1o>
Under martial law, said tba nra
q proclamation would he q
sueo demanding that all arms anA
uniforms be surrendered w1tbfn ~.
prescribed areas by a certain a.
Aiter that date unautforized ner.o,,:
Iound possessing arms wonid -.
a.eo as rebels and be liable to IN.
oea.n penalty on conviction hv
military court. Dy
n .ne otner hand, to facilitate n..s
so1atsons the premier announces thAs
eoserhment had decided to give 90 -
CONDUCTS to Sinn Fein memhars -
.ne mouse OF commons who h.a 10 =.
oeen involved in the con,n,is.,n, I've -
serious crime, s 8 =
Inc government. said Mr.. Liovd.
.n' ..ose' was regresfulIy conyincad
.nae lle section OF the Irish popnla-
.ion which controlled '.the oreaniza
tion OF violence. murder and ontra ga,.
was not yet ready for real neaco
ne.nieiy, Tor peace which would ac,
cept the only basis on which ,naaa.
couid be concluded--accenta -
the broken unity of the United K,,a
dom. Nlhs-
Inc communications of these "con.
.ioiiefs Oh outrage" We're all conceived
~ 'ne spirit or an independent. bellip-
eht power, offering peace to anothe,
,nuependent belligerent with WHOM
eiAey were at war and to whom tbcv
were IN position to dictate. tie
premier said.
Limited Area Affected.
Inc martial law TO be Instituted in
ireland as announced by Premier
1loyd-George in the house OF CO
mons today will be applied TO . Inn.
ited area in the southwest OF Ireland
Wnere the government states fh,s
na"lessness and outrage are espee,aI.
ly prevalent
Evening times-Republican., 1920-12-10
CONVICT Ross GUARDS.

Goes Thru Trousers Pockets Of Sixty
Prison Officials and Escapes.
BY Associated Press.
Joliet, ILL.,, Dec. 10.-A widespread
search was being conducted today for
Frank Williams, convict, who escaped
last night after he had rifled the
trousers of sixty sleeping guards and
robbed the home of Capt. A. R. Car
yer, head Of the new penitentiary
building, Of clothing and jewelry.
Evening times-Republican., 1920-12-10
SAYS Y. S. WOULD QUIT TOO
Argentina Delegates Declare Leauu,
is Autocratic BODY.

is Autocratie Body.
Paris. Dec. 10-"The United States,
as q league OF nations member, would
have acted the same as Argentina
has. and would have resigned with
her" said DR.. H. Pueyrredon, Argen-
tine delegate, in Paris today en- route
homeward.
Withdrawal was the only protest
possible when we realized the su-
preme council refused to give the as
sembly any voice in league govern
ment.
+ Under the present constitution all
assembly decisions not pleasing to
governments on the council can be
Immediately negatiyed. The league
has become the autocratic instrument
of big powers instead Of the demo-
cratic weapon Of the peoples"
Evening times-Republican., 1920-12-10
SHIP FAvoRs WITHDRAWN.
Preferential Rail Rates Of-Shortags
Of American Vessels.
BY Associated Press.


Washington. Dec. 10.--Operation of
the provision in the merchant mar
inc act allowing preferential rail rates
on goods destined for export In Am
erican ships was indefinitely sus-
pended today by the shipping board
It was announced. however, that as
soon as adequate shipping facilities
became available at certain ports
prompt enforcement OF the provisions
would be made. Meantime the board
will make every effort to hasten the
providing Of these facilities.
Evening times-Republican., 1920-12-10

he could not accept It, "for mankind
has not yet been rid OF the unspeak-
able horror Of war"
In the years to come, the president
added, there will be abundant op-
portunity for others to distinguish
themselves In the crusade against
hate and fear and war"
Evening times-Republican., 1920-12-10
NOBEL PRIZES PRESENTED.

Leon eeureeoise and Woodrow Will
son Got Announcements of Awards.
BY Associated Press.
Christiania, Norway. Dec. 1o.-Pre-
sentation Of the Nobel peace prizes
for 1919 and 1920, which have been
awarded respectively 70 Leon Bour-
geois, of France, and Woodrow VII
son, president of the United States,
took place here today. Formal ar
Of the awards was mad
here yesterday.
A message froll President Wilson
to be read upon the presentation OF
the 1920 prize. had been received by
Albert c.. Schmedan, American min
lister to Norway, and was read by
him during the ceremony.
Evening times-Republican., 1920-12-10
RouMANIAN SENATE BOMBED

Explos. - lis Two Government Of
ficiais, Including Cabinet Member.
By Associated Press.
London, Dec. 10.-A bomb was
thrown among members of the Rou-
naanian senate Thursday afternoon
shortly after it had assembled and
NJ. Greceanu, a member of the minis
hry, and Bishop Radu We're killed.
says Central News dispatch from
Bucharest.
Another minister, NJ. Saleanu, Cen
eral Coanda, two bishops and several
other members Of the senate were
dangerously wounded. A large num-
ber of others were slightly hurt.
Evening times-Republican., 1920-12-10
e Cut Federal Board Membership.
BY Associated Press.

Washington. Dec. 10.-Abolition of
the office OF the comptroller Of the
currency and removal Of the secre-
tary of the treasury from member
ship on the federal reserve board are
proposed in a bill prepared by Chair
man McFadden, OF The house bank
Evening times-Republican., 1920-12-10
CHOIR BOY HANGED.

Sonq Bird of Cook County Jail Gives
Farewell Concert.
By Associated Press.
Chicago, Dec. 10.-Nicholas Viana,
former choir boy, was hanged In the
county Jail today, his 18th birthday.
viana who was known as the Song
bird" Of the jail, gave his last con-
cert In the Jail last night when, at
his mothers request, he sang Kip
lings Mother O. Nine"
Yesterday as he was being taken
to the death cell he sang the mise
rere" from II Trovatore.
He was sentenced for murder.
Evening times-Republican., 1920-12-10
DEsAT,No IMMIGRATION BILL
esnater OF Foreign Osscsnt Favcrs
Putting Up parss .,.sss Ayss,,

ssssess'S - SSHSs sstf
BY Associated Press.
Washington. Dec. io. Charges that
foreign governments ARE financing
the movement Of radicals from sew
eral countries in Europe to the
United States" were made today by
Representative Knutson, republican,
OF Minnesota, who opened debate In
the house on the Johnson bill placing
a. two-year restriction on immisra ;
tion.
Spain is q seething mass of an
archy,' Mr.. Knutson declared. "and
Its government Is dumping it on the
United States. We have more now
than we know what to do with. We
ought to deport them" He added
that II tonnage were available from
100000 to $1,000, 600 Europeans
would migrate to America within the
year
Evening times-Republican., 1920-12-10
EARTHQUAKES IN SOUTH.

Terrific Shocks Experienced in Hon
duras and Nicaragua.
By Associated Press.
San Salvador, Dec. 10.-Terrific
earthquakes have occurred in Cholu-
teca, southern Honduras, according
to reports here today, but details are
lacking.
Very violent shocks also were felt
Wednesday in Chinandega and Cor
into, Western Nicaragua, twenty-five
earth tremors shaking Corinto