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Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-14

Washington, May 1S.-President Will son pointedly informed congress today that in his opinion the legislative branch of the government was showing an in creasing tendency to interfere untluly with the exercise of executive functions
 Taking as a vehicle for his a.imoiii- ton a sharply-phrlssd veto Of ;he an- nual legislative. executive and inolcial appropriation bill. the president aeclaI- ed that one of the riders of tie pig snp- ply measure would muzzie executive ot- ficials with censorship regulated by the congressional joint committee on printing.
 Immediately. the presidents position both on the general principal involved ed by republican leaders of the senate and house. Senator Shoot. republican Utah. chairmaa of the joint committee declared in a formal statement that the president apparently had been "daliber' ately misinformed" about the approp-ia' tion bill, and Representative Good. re- publican. Iowa, chairman of the housC appropriations committee. told the nous; that there must be some mistake some where"
 Whether repassage of the bin unchsng cd will be attempted, or whether the fea ture objected to by the president will b. eliminated. had not been decided to- night. The measure carries S104,0oo. GOO for salaries and miscellaneous ex | penses of many government departments i and it must be approved in some form b. 1 the end of June or these funds vii 1 lapse
 The president also cited several othe
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-14
Senate to Vote on
 Treaty Saturday
Adoption of the Resolution is Conceded by Democratic Opponents-Important Re vision Has Been Made.

Washington, May 13.-The senate agreed today to vote at four o'clock next Saturday on the republican peace resolution.
 The arrangement followed an lmpor- tant revision of the measure by the re publican leadership, in striking out the clause requesting the president to nego- tiate a separate peace treaty with Ger many in order to establish friendly re- lations and commercial intercourse.
 Adoption of the resolution is conceded bv democratic opponents with veto by President Wilson regarded as equally certain House republican leaders said today that the senate resolution prooa- bly, will be sent to conference for ad- justment with that passed by the house. Some leaders, however, were said to ia vor immediate acceptance of the hno& resolution by the house.
 It proposes to repeal war declaration with both Germany and Austria while the house measure dealt with Germany alone and differed radically also in otaer respects.
 General indisposition of senators 10 discuss the resolution led to today , agreement for final action Sa:uru-a
 which party leaders concurred Few more speeches are planned and the res olution was laid aside today after ad- dresses in it's support by Senators Kel- logg of Minnesota and Lenroot Of Wis consin, republican members of the milo reservation" group in the treaty fight.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-14
TO PRESERVE FORMER HOME
 OF MARK TWAIN IN HARTFORD

Hartford Conn, May 13.-The state park commission has the authority to take over the former home of Mark Twain Samuel L. Clemens) ill this city to preserve it as "a literary shrine" ac- cording to an opinion handed down to- night by Frank E. Healy, attorney gen. eral of Connecticut
 Following the established rule of con- struction adopted by the courts, says the attorney general. that statutes en- acted in favor of the public are literally construed in their favor, I am of the opinion that from the description of the property as contained in your letter, your commission can take the Mark Twain property by eminent domain for the purposes outlined in your letter"
 Mfr Healy also says that the courts cannot inquire into the fact on which your deciison to take the Mark Twain home, is based, as the power of eminent domain was given the state park com | mission bS the general assembly and is final The commission can decide upon the amount to be paid for the property, according to the opinion.
 The forIaer Mark Twain home is To- cated in Pennington avenue and it was there that "Huckleberry Finn was ere 1 ated by the noted humorist. The move ment to preserve the. house and grounds as monument to the author was start l ed by the Connecticut Society of Artists ] after it was announced that two real es.
 tate men intended to remodel the place | into an apartment house. The Hart. ford Courant actively took up the cam. paigp, The real estate men were report 1 ed to have purchased the property fol
 s51,o00. When asked to sell, they want
 ed $500 900. Governor Holcomb, in 2
 recent address, declared the two req l estate men deserved to be deported."
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-14

measures enacted or proposed in -tha present congress to support his charge that there had been san invasion ofsthe province of the executive. calculated .to result in unwarranted interference in inc process of good government" He said that some of these measures he had n~r mitted to become law as temporary e-nr- dients, but that he felt the time had coune to call a halt before destructive" pre- cedents had been established.
 The section of the approximation bili which led to the veto would profii;&. inc printing or mimeoEraphing of any gov ernment publication except by authority or the joint committee. Such a proyi- Vision' sald the president. would give to .he committee power to determine what information shall be given to the peo- pie or the country by the executive de- partments"
 Both Senator Shoot and Renras.nt,. tive Good, however. asserted fhat tha committee already had been given con- troi over goernment publications by an act which the president signed on March l. lsls, and that the purpose of the pres ent provision was to extend that power so meritorious periodicals could be con- tinued. 0'-'-
 4 row between the joint committee ana Roger W. -Bsbson. formerly connect ed with the committee on public inform l anon, was blamed for the presiden.sa action by Senator Shoot. who said in ms statement that Bsbson had ..ruade use Of the president or his advisers in carrying out his threat and deterruins+to1 to end the censorship which, without the least foundation. he has charged Lagainst the joint committee"
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-14
sECY. DANIELS CONTINUES
 TO DISPUTE SIMS TESTIMONY

Washington, May 13.-Secretary Dan iels told the senate naval Investigating committee today that he had not signed a cablegram bearing what purported to be his signature which was among those read to the committee by Rear Adrimal Sims when the investigation began The original of the message, MT. Daniels said, did not show his sigma ture and he added that his name had been forged to the copy presented by Admiral Sims
 MT Daniels declared Admiral Sims in his statement had stressed the words signed Daniels" in commenting on the message. and had said that it's purport had made him feel like jumping over board"
 The cablegram concluded with the sen- tence:
 Tn regard to conveys, I consider that American vessels having armed guard are safer when sailing independently" ;" The original of thr. %ablc was found at the British embassy through which 1t was transmitted and was signed "A r. Carter, by direction of the chief of naval operations" MT. Daniels told the com 1nittee, presenting photostatic copies of the original despatch. He added that he had never held the opinion set forth and knew as soon as Admiral Sims read the message to the committee that he had not signed it
 Somewhere. somebody was guilty of 1 signing my name to an official despatch l which the original here produced sWows | I never signed" said Mir Daniels. "or of altering a despatch by erasing the real l signature and substituting Daniels l | knew that if my name appeared on such l a telegram it would be because some body had forged my name to it." Admiral Sims owed both the country and himself an apology for the impres- sion conveyed by testimony based upor a false signature, MT. Daniels said, ant should produce the person who altered 1 the signature
 Much of Secretary Daniels testimony was devoted to Admiral Sims criticisms | of the departments troop convoy meth. | ods. The admiral MT. Daniels declared persisted in regarding cargo ships a. more vital to the allied cause than trooI ships and took the attitude that the l former should be protected if necessary at the cost of transports This attitud, caused the department much anxiety, he added, and finally resulted in blunt" admonition that the protection of troops ships was tho navy's first mis sion
 MT. Daniels told the committee. he di, not know that Admiral Sims held sucl a view until the officer testified recent.
 before a court of inquiry or he woulC i have recalled the officer from London
 Secretary Daniels was told today o
 persistent rumors in Washington tha
 disciplinary measures had been ordere
 against Admiral Sims. effective as soon a
 the senate investigation ended He de
 nied that he had issued any such order and said:
 Just now I am presenting a case be
 fore a senate committee. I have had n
 time to consider such a thing and hay
 no further comment to offer regardin
 it pswiI not even form an opinion uflti all the evidence is in.''
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-14
CONGESTION ON NEW ENGLAND
 ROADS IS DIMINISHING

Boston, May 15.-oficials of New England railroads said tonight that ,h. congestion of traffic on their lines at. tnough not so acute as two weeks aro. was nevertheless serious due princinsiiv 70 the New York dock strike and to con- oltions on connecting lines to the wee. The New York, New Haven and usrt- Ioro' appeared to be the most seriousIv aHected with freight traffic estimated st onIy nfty per cent normal
 Boston & Albany officials said thera were 10000 cars on the road today ard the average daily eastbound movement was lso0s cars. which was slightly lers than the westbound movement. They saio, this was an improvement over conditions two weeks ago.
 ofhcials Of the New York. New Haven and Hartford Railroad reported condi- tions as serious, with traffic only sIirht- " more than fifty per cent of normal. Inere was an excess of freight carH available, they said. but dock strikes In New York and other labor troubles had Impaired the service to such an extent tnat embargoes had been employed in an effort to relieve congestion.
 The condition of the Boston and Msina was "sub-Hormal." according to officials. The movemqent of local freight, they said, was normal but service to outside points had been somewhat restricted for several weeks. due to congestion on con- necting lines. especially to the west
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-14
TO BEADJUST WAGES IN
 NAVY YARDS AND SHIPYARDS

Washington. May 13.-Readiustment of the wage scales for skilled labor in all navy yards and shipyards operated by the government working on govern ment contracts will be made before July 1 by a special board representing the navy department, shipping board and the organized crafts.
 Appointment of the board was agreed upon today at a conference between Se- cretary Daniels, Chairman Benson of the shipping board and representatives of the metal workers. woodworkers and building trades unions. The readjust- ment will affect about seventy thousand men in navy yards and 13O,000 in ship yards.
 Wage levels now in effect were fixed by the Macey board in October, 1918. No specific demands for increases were presented by the men at today's con- ference, but they contended increases should be large enough to cover the ad- vance in cost of living since that date.
 Officials at the navy department point ed out today that. with a fixed appro- priation for ship construction and repair any increase in wages would necessitate a proportionate reduction in work at the yards. It would mean fewer ships in commission, they declared unless the ap- propriation were increased.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-14
U. S. GRAIN CORPORATION IS
 TO TERMINATE JUNE

Washington, May 13.-Cabinet off, cers, members of congress and the in terstate commerce commission and rail road officials have been invited by Jul jus II. Barnes, president of the United States Grain Corporation, to confer with him here on May 19 to discuss plans for meeting the situation resulting from the termination of the grain cor poration on June l.
 The approaching termination of the three year stabilizing influence of the grain corporation requires most earnest consideration, said Mir. Barnes. Americas grain marketing machinery and it's large credit needs formerly de- pended on the security afforded by hedg- ing transactions in the great grain mar kets, the wheat director continued. These hedging markets will not be re- mstated because of present hazards. The Reorganization of Europe forces the purchase of their bread supplies hv government officials instead of through private merchants whose thousands of differing opinions introduced q measure of cushioning against violent price 7uc- tuations
 "A conference May of 400 represen- tatlves of wheat handling and mann. featuring trades, bankers and producers discussed the situation,- menacing moi alone the grain handling, but the credit structure of the country and the result. Ing possible agriculture demoraIization
 T cannot face termination of my of nee Of wheat director without bringing these conditions to the attention of those who may devise steps for their correction. These difficulties center about inadequate transportation and disturbed credits. resulting in widenirio trade margins affecting producer ana consumer and possibly suspendine tbe producer market entirely from time tC time. No over-emphasis in my iudgnan
 can possibly be laid on the need of sone corrective step.'
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-14
SILENT ON CONFERENCE OF
 NEW POLICY FOR IRELAND

London, May 19,-Nothing yet is dis closed as to the outcome of the confer ence between Viscount French, viceroy of Ireland and Andrew Bonar Law, the gov ernment leader today, and the cabinet council yesterday on the new policy for Ireland. It had been hastily assumed that MT. Bonar Laws very non-committal statement in the house of commons We'd nesday meant the adoption of a stronger policy, but there are many indications that it would be equally safe to assume that the proposed change is in the direc- tion of conciliation.
 The governments concession of an in- dependent tribunal of judges, whose names MT. Bonar Law promised should soon be published. to investigate the cases of Irish prisoners detained without trial seems to point in this direction Moreover, the new Irish secretary, Sir Hamar Greenwood declared yesterday that since his appointment he had signed no deportation orders and had released many prisoners arrested on suspicion among them Alderman O'Brien, secretary of the Irish Trade Union congress.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-14
MEIcAN REvoLUTIoNIsTs
 IN PRIMER POSITION

Washington. May .3-Reports from American and Mexican sources in Mexico appeared tonight 10 indicate that the rev. oiutionists were settling into firmer po- slfion notwithstanding the uncertainty that stn lsurrounds the fate of Carran- zl and reports of federal activity in restricted area ia the north.
 Announcement was made by the rev oiutfonary agents that General Manuel plcqgcz was prisoner al Guadalajara, capita of Jalisco. and that Generals Her nsndez Mendez and Garzs, garrison comfsnders in that state had placed themselves and their forces at the or Gers Of the revolutionary government.
 The adhesion or the federal forces in Ialtsco and the arrest of General Diequez were reported by General obregon to Adoifo De La Huerta the provisional head of The revolution in Sonora, who conmunic-sed the information to the Mexican agents here. OhreEOn's report added that piequez was being hell sub ject to pr iiuerta's instructions.
 Greater significance was attached by hy reEoiut ionary agents to the capture of Dicquez and Go the breaking of the federal resisteuce in Jslisco than to the entry of Manuel Pslaez and Arnulfo Go- ruez into Tampico reported in official 
 The revolutiouists have professed con- fdencc that Palsez. de facto ruler Of the ol region. will cooperate fully with the successors Of the Carrsnza government. They reafirrued today that he would not take advantage of his position in Tam phco to oppose The work of consolidation, but the operations of Diequez and the failure of other federal officers in the state or Jaiisco Co join in the movement have caused rebel leaders some anxiety With Iaiisco in line they said, there re- uaiued no break in the revolutionized line along Sle west coast that controls access to the important port of Manzan- nio.
 The element being watched carefully by American officials as well as by the rev ulut tinnary representatives was develop mcnt of federal strength northeast oi Monterey. near the American border
 Official and unofficial information agreed that the governors of San Luis potosi. Suevo Leon. Tamaulipas mad Co ahuila who hed from their posts to the frontier. have succeeded in mobilizing 2 small force Of federal troops near Ca
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-14
Dgbs and StedInan
 Socialist Nominees
To Stick to Revolutionary Program, Yet Are to Plead For Amnesty For All 'sPo- litical Prisoners

New York, May 13.-The national con vention of the socialist party today ac- claimed Eugene Victor Debs federal convict number 2253 in the Atlanta, Ga, penitentiary, it's candidate for the fifth time for president of the United States.
 A 21 minute ovation followed Debs formal nomination, as the Lincoln of the Wabash"
 Seymour Stedman of Chicago, general counsel of the party, was nominated for vice president by unanimous vote on a second ballot. The first vote for him was 106 against 26 for Mrs. Kate Richards O'Hare of Kansas City, now serving a sentence in a Jefferson Cit--, Mo. prison for violation of the espionage act.
 In nominating Debs the socialist party of America signifies it's determination mot to recede one inch from our revolu- tionary programme" Morris Hillquit of New York leader of the conservative forces declared.
 Socialism in the United States has changed and does not intend to change, he said.
 Another ovatioA greeted this declara- tion.
 Tonight a special committee of five | headed by Hinquit will leave for Wash | ington where tomorrow it has an ap- pontment with Attorney General Palmer to plead for amnesty for all political prisoners throughout the country. l Saturday the same committee has. ar appointment with Secretary Humility al the White House to present a memoria on amnesty for delivery to Presiden Wilson. On Monday. Secretary of Wal Baker is to receive the committee tt hear plea for amnesty for "conscien tious objectors imprisoned during thu war for failure to obey the draft laws.
 Today the convention adopted the Hill init patform virtually as submitted sev eral days ago, voting hy decisive ma 1 iortties to wage the socialist campaign this year along Conservative" politica | lines.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-14
WITH s1O MADE DEAL TO BUY
 STEAMSHIPS VALUED AT s3,Oeo,oee

New York May 13.-with a bank ac- count of S10 and unlimited confidence Tn his ability to get hundred of thousands more, L. A. Moulton. of New Rochelle, $50 q week enploye of a steamship firm. tonight startled the congressional committee investigating the relations of the Morse interests with the United States Shipping Board. with recital of how he negotiated with Charles w. Morse in an attempted purchase of four steamships valued at S75o,00o each.
 Monitor said he intended to purchase the Huron. St. Paul, Binghamton ana Minneapolis from the United states Steamship Company and that ne gave Charles W. Morse. head of this company personal checks for SS4o,o0O toward me purchase. The checks were dated ID advance. Reminded by RepresentatlEe Tome Connally of Texas that ne hSo ~ nrev;ouslv admitted having only slo IT . New Rochelle bank. Moulton said he intended to put the money up 10 cover the checks.
 This was all a, moonshine proposi tion." Connally said.
 No. I could have got the money Moulton replied.
 Noulton said the deal collapsed wher the United States government refused t' transfer the ships to Canadian registry and that NIT. Morse released him iron him obligation and he in turn gave MT Morse a release.
 "Swapped releases, hepresehta'iV' 1 Connally suggested.
 "ob no." MouIton replied. "Mors saved himself from million dollar suit I could have suied him for not gettinI I the ships
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-14
JUDGE IENIENT WITH ERRING
 FEDERAL RESERVE EMPLOYF

Chicago. May 13.-In sentencing Ho- mer B. Whitehead, employe of the Federal Reserve Bank to six months in the house of correction today on White heads plea of guilty to padding the banks payrolls, Judge K M. Landis said
 ''The same government that is paying this man starvation wages is asking me to send him to the penitentiary for years, but instead of years I will make it months and instead of the peniten- tiary it will be jail
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-14
HAVE STUDIED COST AND
 SELLING PRICES IN BOSTON

Boston, May 13.-The spread between cost and selling prices at several large stores in this city, including department stores, has been studied by the denart- ment of justice for possible prosecution as profiteering, according to a statement from the state commission on necessar- ies of life today.
 Department of justice agents have been Investigating sales at the stores for two weeks, it is said. and report which may he made the subject of considera- ton by special federal grand jury is expected shortly
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-14
REARING FIRST BODIES OF
 '. S. SAILORS FROM FRANCE

Washington, May 13.-Bearing the bodies of 153 officers and enlisted men of the navy and marine corps. the L. s. S. Nereus is expected to arrive at New York next onday or Tuesday from Brest Ar engagements have been made for appropri- ate services Wednesday afternoon on the pier, with Secretary Daniels as the prin- cipal speaker.
 The Nereus is bearing the first bodies of American sailors to be removed from France. On board also are fifteen bodies of officers and men who died while on duty in Mediterranean and Adriatc wa ters With the arrival of the Nereus the navy will have completed the return of it's dead from all European countries except France.
 Twenty-six of the bodies will he brought to Washington for interment in Arlington cemetery. while the remainder will be forwarded to their homes.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-14
FUNERAL OF GROWN PRINCESS
 GUSTAVE ADOLPH OF SWEDEN

Stockholm, May 13.-The kings of Norway and Denmark, Prince Arthur of Connaught, the Earl of Onslow, repre- senting the king of England, and the diplomatic representatives of other coun- tries attended the funeral services of the late Grown Princess Gustave Adolph of Sweden this afternoon
 Enormous crowds were massed along the flower-strewn route from the royal castle, where the procession started shortly after two o'clock to the cathe- dral. where the services were conducted by the Archbishop of Upsala, and Brit ish chaplain. Both British and Angi- can rituals were read