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Evening star., 1920-03-22
FISCAL GRANGE FOR CANADA.
New Policy Will Be Outlined in
Commons About May l.

MONTREAL. March 21.-A new
fiscal policy for Canada will be out
lined In the so9ss ss q RoSsn1 sSmmens Rnsdsn on
about May !. according to announce
ment by C. C. Ballantyne. minister
Of marine and nsheries. Mr.. Ballan-
tyne intimated the proposed tariff
will not be class legis:.tion, nor free
favors TO none and will cover the
diversif,ed intsrests Of Canada.
The government has not arrived It
= dual copolusion regarding build
Ing OF passenger ships. according to
ships will be completed.
Evening star., 1920-03-22
Soterios Nicholson Fined $1,000.

DETROIT, March %. - Soterios Mich
olson, former Army captain, convicted
with Grant Hugh Browne and Lester
Waterbury of conspiracy to defraud
the government in the purchase Of
ordnance salvage. was sentenced In
United States district court today to
pay a fine Of $1,000. Browne and
Waterbury were sentenced two weeks
ago to serve prison terms.
Evening star., 1920-03-22
MOTHER SUPERIOR KILLED.
Five Other Nuns Burned or injured
at Wilkes- Barre, Pa,

wnKEs.BARRE. Pa. March Se.-
Sister Mary Teresa. aged sixty.two.
mother superior OF 81. Mafy's Convent
Ave other nuns were burned or seri-
ously injured while jumping from
windows yesterday when the big con-
vent, the mother house Of the Order
Of Mercy in northeastern Pennsyl-
vania was DESTROYED by nre.
basement, spread 10 rapidly that the
nuns on the upper doors were trapped
In their rooms.
Evening star., 1920-03-22
SOCIALISTS PROTEST.

MADRID. March 20.-The Spanish
socialists are protesting strongly
,rainst the action Of the Dutch au-
tiorities in arresting Prof Besteiro. a
member Of the chamber of deputies
and former Deputy Anguiano. while
TO represent the Spanish socialists at
the international socialist congress.
Tho question came up today in an
interpellation In the chamber Of depu-
ties. and the government promised to
take the necessary steps for an in
Evening star., 1920-03-22
SIMS SAYS BENSON
SAID, WE WOULD AS
SOON FIGHT BRITISH

Continued from First PaseJ
Evening star., 1920-03-22
BERLIN IS QUIET;
STILL ARMED CAMP

tcontinued from First Pase.)
Evening star., 1920-03-22

BY this time Senator Harrison had
resumed his seat. and he asked Mrs,
Gerry to be specific in her criticism.
II will not say that the committee
me" she replied. But no one but a
dishonest oficial would allow personal
con siderations to influence them in en-
ploying teachers or others in the public
school system"
"But don't you think 1t the duty of
this committee to get at the root of
the matter. and ascertain What 10
wrong with the school system tn WASH
ington, for something is certainly
amissS asked the senator.
Eyes, the committee is charged with
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-28

Special Cable to THE New YORK HE1'lp.
Copyright, 1920. BIZ TIE NEW York liUaALp.
New York Herald Bureau.
Paris, Nov. ~.
The "shimmys" contortions have
finally been approved by the Union Of
International Dancing Masters, which
has Just ended a session here, but be-
fore this dance will be suitable for any
thing but dance halls Of the lowest
class the dancing professors suggest
that some OF its extravagant variations
will either have to be amended or pre-
ferably eliminated altogether
Not that the dancing masters were
unanimous IN even placing this much 81
a stamp Of approval on the "sh!mmy"
for the minority report condemned it as
"the degenerate offspring Of the tango
and the fox trot.' and recommended up
holding a high stand ard in dance halls
by returning to the old fashioned
waltzes. minuets and other old time
dances.
A compromise apparently was reached
by the unanimous approval OF new
dance known as la Charmeuse,"
which was declared 10 be seductive in
every step. but teeming with graceful.
elegant movements" 1t was declared
that this dance would bring a glow of
pleasure to every one. but no bushes
to the cheeks OF even the most puri-
tanical devotees Of dancing.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-28
GERMANY PLEADS FOR
PRISONERS IN FRANCE
Asks Release of Men Held for
Camp Offences.

Special Cable to TIE NEW York HERALD.
Copyright, 1870, bV THE New YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
Berlin, Nov. 81.
y strong appeal for the release Of
German prisoners still held in France
and serving sentences for offences COM
mitted in prison camps has been made
by Germany through Col Draudt. who
visited three French prison camps
where Germans are held.
The Foreign office made a formal
statement before the Reichstag con-
corning Col. Draudt's mission, which
stated that Col. Draudt reported iinu-
ing fifty German prisoners at Avignon,
100 at Cuers and fifty at Agay. Also
there are working camps at Poulllac
and at Mornals. in both of which the
report accused the French of mistreat-
ing the prisoners
insufficient heat, food light and
sleeping facilities were reported at
Avignon. The conditions obtaining at
Cuers. however, were said to have been
improved by a change in commanders
Col. Draudt declared that most of
the prisoners were in a pitiable mental
condition and without strength to stand
longer terms OF punishment.
An appeal TO the President of France
was suggested formally by the German
Government last Monday, but the
Reichstag has reached no decision in
tho matter.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-28
FOREIGN LABOR FLOOD
SWEEPS INTO FRANCE
Idleness GroDs in Some In
dusfries at the Same Time.
Special cable 10 THE New YORK 1IFn,Lp
Copyright. 1920. by TIE New YORK HERALD
New York Herald Bureau.
III. An.-

Special cable 10 THE New YORK IIrH,Lp.
Copyright. 1920. By TIE NEW YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
Paris, Nov. %.
While some French industries report
tremendous increase In idleness, the
Irr nch Government has just admitted
that the great influx Of foreign workers.
particularly Polish. Italian and Spanish
is directly the result Of agreements made
with these governments AT a time when
a shortage Of labor was expected.
According 20 officials OF the French
Ministry OF Foreign Affairs, Poland has
already furnished l.. 900 laborers. More
over. "A Franco-Italian agreement has
resulted in the importation Of 10000 la
borcrs. while the total of foreign labor
cup planting French l2bor-if the latter
could be properly distributed rather
than concentrated In certain areas
where production is temporarily being
reduced--is swelled by the presence OF
abolt $1,000 Spanish and 10000 Bel
CLANS. whose passports show that they
emigratcd In order to reap the advan-
tage OF comparatively high French
wages.
II is not unlikely that steps will he
taken soon 10 prevent what Is consd-
cred by worthless Frenchmcn as an ef-
fort TO reduce their wage standards by
the menace OF supplanting them by
cheaper worlimcn from other countries
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-28
FRENCH PHYSICIANS
UNITE TO FIGHT SUIT
Form Syndicate to Defend One
of Their Number From
$4,000 Claim.
Special Gable TO THE New YORK HERALD.
COPYRIGHT, 1920, bD THE New York IIEhAT D.

Special Gable to THE New YORK HERALD.
Copyright, 1920, By THE NEW YORK IIEh.ED
New York Herald Bureau.
Paris, Nov. %.
French medical circles have been
stirred by the trial at Mines of DR..
Mazel, a reputable physician. accused of
being responsible for the deaths of two
patients, sisters named Arnaud, by i'm
proper administration of hypodermic IN
jections which resulted in septic de-
velopments.
The sisters. according to the evidence
were under treatment for typhoid whe1
DR.. Mazel was called in and recommend
ed injections of new antitoxin
Their condition apparently bettered
but a few days later symptoms OF poi
soning were noted near the punctures
and despite the amplest surgical at
tention and consultations 1t was not pos
sible to save their lives.
The question naturally arose as 20
whether the poison would have developed
had the typhoid bacillus not been pres
cnt. The girlg' parents. throug medical
experts attached to the prose cItOr'S Of
flee. insist that the needles were not
properly Sterlllzed, put Dr. MaZetS
witnesses refuted all possibility of such
neglect and also upheld the doctor 8
right If he so desired. to use more fire.
quently the injections than is usually
prescribed.
DR.. Mazel is being asked for $50 O0t
damages, but in order to show that
they are not influenced by the pros
pect of gaining some Of the physician g
wealth the parents OF he girls an
nounced that they would willingly hand
over the money to any French charity
selected by the court. This offer was
followed by the formation of q syndi-
cate of physicians of Mines and vein
ity. who have raised funds to carry
on the battle for the acquittal Of their
colleague.
The syndicate is the first attempt to
rnionize the French medical profession.
which under the existing laws has been
subjected to numerous attacks like that
DR. Mazel is being tried on Not only
are ply sicians responsible now for the
accuracy OF their diagnosis but they
are also responsible that the treatment
" III he carried out effectively by nurses
and that the druggists will properly fill
their prescriptions. while the testimony
of medical experts attached 10 the
prosecutors Office Is rartl. upset by
even the most form daAlc contradiction
from other experts.
The Mines syndicate promises to head
n movement for the revision OF the
French medical laws which will not
leave it's members open TO embarrassinS
legal conflicts.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-28

SpcciQt Cdbic 10 The NEW YORK HERALD.
Copyright, 1920. by TIE NEW YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
Paris, Nov. 81.
The American and British navies
will have a formidable competitor in
the future If the plans Of French naval
experts for the construction of no less
than a hundred high powered sub
marines are carried out. According to
the Mdtip, the French General Staff,
the Chamber of Deputies and the Min
istry of Finance are, for the first time
in history, in accord regarding the
superior value of submarines over
cruisers and battleships in the event
of war, and while not intending to
abandon entirely the building of new
battleships. France will concentrate
her efforts on building submarine
fleet which will even surpass that
dreamed of by the Germans.
This decision has been Influenced
largely by tho high cost Of building capt.
tai ships. naval experts calling attention
to the fact that the cost Of modern
cruiser or battleship Is now ten times
as great as in 1914. On the other hand,
n submarine capable of making long
VOYAGES and armed with the most mod
ern guns can be built for a compare
lively small sum.
Rear Admiral Lacaze. formerly Min
lister of Marine, is a strong advocate OF
the submarine supremacy idea, as 1t
was during the time he was head or the
Ministry that there was about one
chance out of every two that any vessel
leaving a French port would be sunk by
an enemy undersea craft. Indeed, more
than half a million tons. including some
Of Frances best cruisers, disappeared
during the first three months of 1917.
man who was an official Of the
Ministry Of Marine during Rear Admiral
Lacaze's term OF Office described the
constant worry produced in French naval
circles by the many German submarine
Victories.
IF the enemy's efforts had been bet
ter susta med" he said "if the Kaiser
and the German Imperial Staff had not
commenced to doubt the efficiency Of the
submarine war. and if the shipyards Of
Germany had not reduced their monthly
submarine outrut from twenty to six
vessels and eventually to two. what re-
suits might have been obtained by the
Germansl
Persons who do not believe in the
value of submarines deceive themselves.
AS soon as France has her 100 sub
ma rines she will commence 10 figure as
world naval power
Reports regarding Frances naval am
bition have been current since the
American naval programme showed the
possibility Of competition between the
United States and Great Britain for con-
troll Of the seas but up 10 tbs time di-
plomatists here have observed the strict
est secrecy regarding Frances plans.
The comparatively low expense OF
mainta ming the personnel Of submarines
is understood 70 have greatly Influenced
the budget makers. who see in this plan
the best method OF meeting the public
demand for reduced expenditures while
in no way diminishing the effective pro-
lection OF the French coasts OF the
possibility Of a naval thrust i'm future
wars.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-28
COST OF LIVING
IN BERLIN ABOVE
AVERAGE WAGES
Only About One-sixth of
City Population Have
Proper Food.
OTHERS HAVE POOR DIET
Conditions Typical All Over
the North, but in Bavaria
Little Better.
Special Cable 10 THE NEW YORK HERALD.
opU7'f1ht, 1920, bV THE NEW YORK HERALD

Special Cable TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.
Copyright, 1920, bv TIE NEW YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
Berlin, Nov. "a.
Food conditions in Berlin are good
FOR about one-sixth Of the population.
The other five-sixths are subsisting on
an UNMARRIED diet of bread, potatoes and
cabbage. An income of $4,000 marks
is necessary for the support of the
average family at present prices. ac-
cording to official statistics, and less
than 10 per cent. OF the Berlin bread
winners receive so much.
Black bread, a mixture made of rye.
potatoes and flour. costs "A marks for
a Ioaf slightly less than a full metric
pound Potatoes and cabbage cost so
pfennig a metric pound For the we'll
70 90 nearly all staples are available
The release of meat from Government
control brought to the butchers a plen-
tiful supply Pork retails at 90 marks.
peer from ID TO Is marks; mutton. Is
marks; veal. II to 16 marks Flour
Whlch bakes into a grayish bread can
be bought for to marks a pound.
vegetables range up to 4 marks a
pound for cauliflower; Brussels sprouts
and sugar from 16 to Is marks; con-
densed milk, IA marks. Rationed milk
sells for marks per liter, illegally
bought fresh milk from 4 to 5 marks
Some of the other prices are: Rice and
beans, to marks; eggs. marks
each butter, So to 40 marks lard. %
to "a marks margarine. Is to IS marks
There is still plenty Of lard and mar
garine. but Il shortage is anticipated
later in the winter The we'll to do do
not try to live on rationed food, and all
legal limitations generally are disre-
garded on the west side. despite a weak
campaign against Illicit business, which
led last week to the first important con-
vtction and sentence of q prominent
hotel manager. He got nine months in
prison.
In other districts the population Is
unable to afford even rationed food
Many families raise some revenue by
selling their own food cards Berlin
conditions are typical all over North
German Industrial centres. In Bavarian
cities prices are slightly lower. Small
towns in the country are not suffering
This is true with the exception of Sax
ony. where the situation in small factory
towns is even more wretched.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-28
FRENCH ROYALISTS
FOIL TO ANARCHISTS
Latter AHoroed to Meet and
Former Attack Them.

Special Ccblc 10 THE NEW YORK HEs,LD.
Copyright faaO. bD THE NEW YORK lIE-UD.
New York Herald bureau,
Paris, Nov. 81.
Tho French royalst factions are be-
coming more bellgerent. but fortunate
~ they lack numbers which precludes
any danger of a coup detat. Instead
they are proving valuable in the sup
preston of anarchis. meetings. which
arc still permitted in the Latin Quar-
ter so long as they do not get noisy
and do not neccssitate the calling ont
Of the police reserves
When Sebastien Faure. notorious as
n Red as we'll as because of pre-war
scandals attempted TO SANDER the
bourgeoisle in a public meeting the
other day he suddenly found that hair
the audience consisted of royalist stu
dents from the Sorbonne who had come
to the meeting armed with loaded
canes. bottles and stones. a free for
all fight followed which resulted in the
routing Of Faure's followers, a dozen
of whom were badly battered and taken
10 first aid stations, while only a few
royalist casualties were reported. When
the police arrived the leader Of the
royalists politely apologized for hav-
ing disturbed the meeting, but pointed
out that IL was i'm the interests Of law
and order. which royalism always rep
resented even when not in power.
While the reenforcements gasped in
astonishment the royalist youths melted
away and not "A single arrest was made.
Faure's meeting continued behind closed
doors, but ting audience was Ereatly
diminished and wholly unresponsiye
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-28
j. s. GIRLS HOCKEY
TEAM WINS PRAISE
Women Who Toured England
Show True American Sport
ing Spirit.
Special Gable to TIE New YORK HERALD.
Copyright, 1920, By TIE NEW YORK HE1ALu
New York Herald Bureau,
London, Nov. p,

SpeCtdt CdOte 70 LIE NEW \ oEK HERALD.
Copyright, 1920, by TIE NEW YORK HEAALp.
New York Herald Bureau,
London, Nov. %.
While the American women hockey
players who have just completed tour
of England won only one game and
were generally outclassed, they we're
triumphant in the most important re-
spect-they established the Yankee sport
ing spirit. They won more plaudits for
clean play and fighting fibre than from
goals Gagged. and left an impression upon
the hearts Of the English that should
make America proud of them.
The final game this week was the big
gest OF the series, with a picked All
England team. The American girls
were overwhelmingly defeated Is to 0,
but the Times said
1T would hardly be fair to the Amer
lean players 10 take the score as a fair
indication Of their powers Their per-
formance was real lesson to the spec
tators in true sporting spirit. Their play
was of the never say die order right
up TO the last minute OF the game They
made clean battle of IL.
THE English team were Obliged to ex D..
tend themselves for whatever advantage
heart with total Of eight goals against
them before the game was half over, but
so keen for the play were the American
ladies that only another eight could be
added during the second half One has
to remember that the American ladies
played under considerable handicaps
wearing long skirts. IT was a hindrance
to them which il 81 to be hoped VIII be
remedied when the two countries meet
again. Also. they have yet To learn the
virtue of a combination passing game.
which is yet sealed book to them.
Most of the Americans. too. appeared
to hold their sticks in the fashion of
golfers. which does not make good
hockey. But too much should not be
said Of the victories of the various Eng
ilsh counties over the American ladies.
Tor. while the members we're called rep
rcseniative OF America, they were sim
ply chosen from clubs in Philadelphia.
Also. the season in America is a short
one"
The Yankee star at all OF the games
was Mrs. Bradford Fraley. goalkeeper.
Her brilliant work never failed TO
arouse cheers from the English crowds
Miss c. Hearn. Yankee forward. stirred
British curiosity by wearing a regula-
ton football nose guard. such az is
used by scrimmagers at Harvard and
Yale for their fierce conflicts" re-
marked one sporting writer. who, like
many English. think Harvard and Yale
are our only real universities.
The American players were cordially
received everywhere and enjoyed good
sport. and probably learned great deal
about hockey games, in which English
girls excel.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-28

epcciai Gable 70 THE NEW YonR fIrn,tp.
Copyright, 1870, by THE Nrw YORK Hrnun.
New York Herald Bureau
Berlin. Nov. p.
Tho I[aiser's Treasurer has become
radical That was tho real rca-
son why Berlin's Mayor. Adolph Wer-
muth. who resigned yesterday. was
forced out Of office Herr Wermuth
was elected Mayor 10y the Socialist vote
IN the Aldernanic Board. and this cir
cumstancc was enough to stir against
him the antlpathy Of the Conservatives.
They found material Tor their victorious
attack on him IN Mayor Wermutn {.
policy OF "watchful waiting" during
the strike Of the Communist electrical
workers here recently. However Herr
wermuth. who IS IS years Old gave his
age as the reason for his resignation
Herr Wcrmuth has had q striking
career. lie was successful as civil
servant under the old regime. having
hccn appointed Under Secretary Of the
Interior and. finally, Treasurer lie
was chosen Mayor OF Berlin FOR the
first time In 1919 and later during tho
war. distinguished himself by tho en-
ergetic way in which he dealt with food
distribution In the German capital
After the revolution he coopcrated
tremendously with tho Socialists with
out taking an active part in politics.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-28
NAGGING SPIRIT
DIVIDES BRITAIN
FROM AMERICA
Sir John Foster Fraser De-
plores Unfortunate Crit
icism on Both Sides.
FINDS MUCH UNFAIRNESS
Hopes for Strong Gale Of Clean
Air to Clear Minds of
Two Nations.

Special Gable to TIE New York HERALD.
Copyright, 1920, By THE New YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,.l
london, Nov. 81.
Not the least of the worlds diff
culties to-day is tho unfortunate
spirit of criticism in the United States
and Great Britain toward each other,
according to Sir John Foster Fraser,
speaking at the Thanksgiving lunch
con Of the American Circle at the Lon
don Lyceum Club.
This widely known English Journal
list has just returned from tour Of
America. He said while he had found
much criticism there against England
was unfair. and founded on misunder-
sanding, he deplored the nagging,
supercilious. offensive attitude adopted
by many Englishmen to-day toward
America and its people.
Il pray God for a strong gale OF
clean air to clear the minds of both
nations of all envy and unchartable-
ness he said.
English people should remember that
not one-quarter Of the population Of
the United States were of British
descent. although British principles
still dominated their public life. Within
living memory tens of millions of aliens
from less desirable parts OF Europe
have flooded into America people who
in many. cases had no intention of be
coming citizens. have not tried to learn
the English language. had no respect
for the flag. and knew nothing about
Americanism. but who were the main
stay OF all Socialist anarchist. Bolshe-
vik and avowed revolutionary societies
which We're eating like a canlier into
the heart Of America
"All good Americans rightly view with
alarm this besmirching of their coun-
try. and If | We're an American ] know
that while Keeping the gates open to
worthy Europeans ! would be as eager
as any one TO control the gates so as
to prevent my land from becoming Gas
there Is danger OF America becoming)
the cesspool of all the scum of the
earth"
Sir John pleaded for the exchange of
good natured advice between America
and Great Britain, with no national
chips on their shoulders, and said that
during the last three years he has been
more and more impressed that 1t was
The women of America who were doing
the most to keep public life wholesome
qnd clean.