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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-15
LEAGUE OF NATIONS
APPEARS TO Be BIG
ELECTION ISSUE
Johnson Wants Republicans
to Go on Record OPP
posing Pact.
By HAROLD ID. JACOBS.

by united fress.
NEW YORK, May I4.-C,hair-
manship Of the resolutions COM
mittee OF the republican national
convention grows in Importance as
IL becomes increasingly apparent
that the league Of nations will be
one of the big issues OF the presid en-
tial election.
Sen. Hiram Johnson, foremost
figure in the progressive wing, nat
urally wants the party 20 go on rec
ord as completely opposed to the
league pact. All OF his prominent
rivals have declared in favor of the
league with reservations.
Many republican leaders, IL is I'M
derstood, are determined that the
international section of the party
platform shall contain a plank en-
dorsing the pact with the Lodge
reservations. To insure the least
bitter enders," led by Johnson,
these leaders are said to be ready to
recede from their present attitude
regarding the permanent chairman-
ship OF the convention and permit
Johnson and his followers TO pick
the man for this position. In re-
turn, II is alleged, they will ask
Johnson to offer no opposition to
their choice for chairman Of the
resolutions committee, which will
draft the platform.
Would ROut Harmony.
Such an agreement, according to
political observers, would, while pos
sibly improving Johnson's chances
OF obtaining the nomination, bind
him TO accept a stand on the league
OF nations at variance with his past
and present attitude IN the interest
OF party harmony. In such circum-
stances, It Is pointed out. If Johnson
became the republican candidate.
lie would be compelled to make his
campaign along what these party
leaders regard as more popular lines
OF the democratic aspirants. Atty.
Gen. A Mitchell Palmer is uure-
servedly committed TO the admins
trations foreign policies. The po-
sition Of William @. AcAdoo cannot
be definitely determined but those
close to him believe he would &C
cept the verdict o. the democratic
Platform committee and make his
campaign accordingly.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-15
BUCHANAN.

O. Schriver and Lester Parketon
entertained several friends at
smoker one evening last week.
Everyone present reported a most
enjoyable time.
J. Best is improving after several
days confinement
Miss Angelina Jefferies has been
on the sick list for the past few
days
Mr.. and Mrs a. ). Bonneor were
in Chicago the first Of the week.
Miss Ruth Berry is out again aft
er several days illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. George =. Richards
are spending this week at the home
OF r. r. Richards in Detroit.
The gasoline and Kerosene stu
alton has reached an alarming stage
through the railway switchmen's
strike. Monday there was no gaso-
line for sale in Buchanan. Niles
and Galien, and kerosene was doled
out in gallon lots only. There IS no
relief in sight until after the strike
ends
Mrs Wesley Swartz has been
quite i'll for several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Wykoff and
family. % New Carlisle. were guests
at the home OF II. +. Sweeny sun
cay.
Mr.. and Mrs. willard attended
the funeral of Mrs Geary at Do
wagiac Sunday.
Several from Buchanan attended
the dance at Hudson Lake Wednes-
day evening
The W. NJ. s. will meet with Mrs.
G.. Fl. Stevenson Friday afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock.
The Epworth League held a social
and business meeting in the church
parOlrs last Tuesday night.
Mrs. G. d. Kent and Mrs. George
=. Richards were out of town one
day last week.
Floyd Smith was a visitor Of this
vicinity last week
The ladies Of the Altar and Ro-
sary society Of St. Anthony's church
Will hold their annual pot-luck din
ner Thursday, May 13, with Mrs.
]. J. Hickey in Liberty Heights
Mrs. Delbert Beach. OF Hobart.
Ind. and Mr. and Mrs. Verna
Beach and children, OF Valparaiso,
Ind. were guests Sunday at the
home OF the ladies' brother. Roy
Buhland.
Mrs Hattie Rough. who has been
seriously i'll. is slowly improving.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-15
MEXICAN OIL COMPANY
REPRESENTATIVES, ARE
STUDYING REBEL TAXES

clothe their movement with full le-
gal prequisites
Revolutionists claimed their forces
had occupied Tampico. AT TampicO
they said their forces guaranteed
protection OF the city and oil prop
erty.
After a meeting Of the diplomatic
corps 1t was learned AZona had
sought recognition for the revolu-
uonary governm ent The diplomats
decided 10 deal with him Informally
as no representative Of the old gov
eminent remained in the capital
However. they decided TO use the
strictest care not 20 give any sign
OF formal recognition for the pres
ent.
Carranza and his forces were re-
ported in battle with the revolution
aries south OF Apizsco. Gen. Obre-
gon has sent emissaries 10 protect
Carranzas life and offer him safe
conduct TO Vera Cruz. where IL was
understood he would be allowed 20
embark for some foreign country.
The revolutionists claimed victor
les in Tempetitlan and Zacatecas,
killing so federal troops, including
two generals.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-15
SENATE HAS FLARE-UP
OYER PROHIBITION
BY Associated Press

BY Associated PRESS
WASHINGTON, May 14.-During
a brief flare-up in the senate Friday
over the question of prohibition,
Sen. Sheppard democrat Of Texas,
was called to order by Vice Pres't
Marshall, who charged him with
having reflected upon a sovereign
state In violation of the senate rules.
The discussion resulted from an
effort by the Texas senator 10 insert
i'm the Record a brief filed in the
supreme court by counsel for the
Anti-Saloon league. 10 which Sen.
Smoot, republican OF Utah, objected.
Sen. Shepard said Sen. Edge OF New
jersey had recently inserted briefs
I'm connection with the prohibition
cases from that state. The prohibi-
ton amendment was ratified legally
by As of the AS states, he said, and
added that those opposing prohibit
ton placed themselves therefore on
the side of anarchy. Vice Pres't
Marshall raped his gavel and called
the Texas senator 20 order.
Sen. Sheppard said he had not in
tended to reflect on any state, for he
did not feel that Sen. Edge repre-
scented the people OF New Jersey,
when declaring that state wanted TO
resist the action of 40 other states.
Sen. Edge said he had desired the
briefs printed because they dealt
with the question of states rights
and had no apology 10 make in hav-
ing them inserted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-15
UKRAINE PEACE
TALK RESUMES
Poles From Bridgehead Area
Repulsed After Fierce
Fighting.
By Associated Press

BY Associated Press
WARSAW. May lon the heels
Of the victory OF the Poles and Tx
ranians. in the Ukraine. peace talk
has been resumed In diplomatic cir
cles and in the newspaper of Pc
land. Meanwhile fighting continues
IN the kiev region, the latest COM
munique announcing that attemI Is
by the bolsheviki to Gust the Poles
from theb ridgehead area were re-
pulsed after fierce fighting. Battle
for possession of the territory east
of kiev has been going on for three
days. At last accounts the bolShe-
Wiki were using more artillery than
they had previously employed.
Referring 10 the possibility OF the
opening o. negotiations with the So
Wet government, Premier Skulski
said today before the diets foreign
affairs commission that in view OF
their victories the Poles ought 20
submit the names Of several towns
for the proposed conference which
did not materialize In April. owing
TO disagreeInents between the Poles
and bolshevilSi, chiefly over Borisov
as the meeting place. He intimated
that If several towns were suggested
the bolsheviki might see fit to re
open communications leading TO for
NAL messages regarding peace
Money Market Drops.
The Ukrainian successes and the
7 eace talk have not helped the
money market. as had been hoped.
the mark dropping To its lowest
point Friday. EOS to the dollar
The gay life OF Warsaw. however.
has not been affected by the drop in
the value Of the mark. New stores
and banks are opening. representa-
tives Of foreign commercial houses
are arriving on every train and at
the races more marks are changing
hands than at any time in all Pc
lands racing history.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-15
LARGE AUDIENCE
AT MAY FESTIVAL
''Ye Little Old Folks Con
cert Held at High
School.

A reroctt,, oudtorco ot+oDdod tha
~. - = e. -. - tbo
''i0
Junior high school which was pre-
scented in the high school audito-
-f,,v, r,-f,7o,, s.,.or,,,,,. md. +t,o nov
.1'ii'
ei utle OF 1e Little Ola olAs
Concert" All character parts were
well chosen and the orchestral num-
49,. 49,, 49,, .,.o,.t. ,,.e.o o,-oor-
Dei7 anu SiiOi 10 WIN
tionally praiseworthy and were en-
received by the music
to,.i-,., o,,diorco Tho cbaractars Of
''-7 60.
Pil' -, r,orro,,o,,
JVp Ilal - $500 JAMES - - -
1 5IlIIy i Susa R 11iiie Worden
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-15
OIIVE CHAPEL.


Rev and Mrs Stewart and sons,
Donald and Fred erick. were the
Sunday guests Of Mr. and Mrs.
Ralph Bennett al New Carlisle
Lawrence, the little two weeks Old
SON OF Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence KEEL
logg. died Saturday and was buried
Sunday az o'clock.
Mr. and Mrs Clinton \anouzcn
were Saturday guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Webster Carr
Schuyler Hoytctlcr the son ~ M
and Mrs Allen Hostetler. IS very ii
with scarlet fever.
Miss Nola Runuels is assisting
Tho home OF Mr.. and Mrs. william
Carr.
Mrs. John Cauffman. OF Terre
CouIec, is very 81. Mis- Ruth smith
is assisting with tho home duties
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Smith. OF Mich
igan CITY, were the sunday cues
of Nr and Mrs. Ira Bennett.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-15
DANIELS Sims
ROBBED AMERICAN
CREWS OF CREDIT
Left Investigation of Combats
With Submarines to the
British Admiralty.

CCONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE)
Of our ships has proved adequate
and efficient"
Quotes From Report.
Turning 10 Admiral Sims criti-
cism that the navy was unprepared
for war in April. 1917. Mr.. Daniels
said that Admiral Jellicoe's book on
the battle Of Jutland showed that
mot even the British navy, expect
ing every minute a decisive battle.
could be kept 100 percent perfect"
He quoted at length from the Jelli-
coe book TO show that the British
fleet had deficiencies and weak
Gesses that surprised the British
people. and that the Germans were
actually superior in destroyer
strength. The American navy was
not perfect, he said. but avoided
many costly mistakes by taking 10
heart the experiences Of other allies
Proof of the navy department s
efforts for war were contained in the
recommendations for appropriations
from 1913 TO 1917. and the organi-
cation in 1915 Of the naval consult
ing board. with Thomas A. Edison
at its head. Mr.. Daniels declared.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-15
WOULD USE FUNDS
TO BUY EQUIPMENT
FOR RAILROADS
- AssocIated -.

WASHINGTON, May 14.-Imme-
date use of a part of the govern
mcnts revolving fund for the pur-
chase Of rail equipment was sug-
gcsted 10 the Interstate Commerce
commission Friday by the Associa-
ton OF Railroad Executives to aid
I'm relieving the present acute freight
congestion. At the same time. the
senate adopted a resolution by Sen.
Reed. Missouri. calling upon the
commission Tor information as 20
what steps Il had taken toward
breaking the traffic jam.
The executives recommend that
$4,000. 900 be set aside for pur-
chase Of equipment. especially cars.
20 meet the insistent demands OF
freight. Each road would be asked
for statement Of equinnent needs
and loans apTOruoned pro-rata.
The executives urged IN comm s.
sion 20 act or its earliest oppOrtun-
ity because of the car shortage.
The executives offer q also the
following program for disposition OF
the remainder Of the $500. 600. 600.
a temporary reserve for tudg-
ments and claims against the rail-
road aduiuistratio on the roads
account 100000
Appropriation for the short line
railroads. S12 600. 600.
A reserve 20 meet maturing obi
cations. $4,000. 600.
Appropriation for additions and
hetterments which viii pEomote the
movement Of cars, So. 100000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-15
OF LEAGUE
OF NATIONS MEETS
AND ELECTS LEADER
BY Associated Press /:

By Associated Press.
ROME. May LITTLE fifth session
OF the council Of the League of Ma
tions met at the ministry OF the col
onies Friday afternoon, and on "A
motion by Leon Bourgeois of France,
Siguor Tittonti, president OF the
Italian senate, was elected president
and delivered the inaugural speech.
Private sittings were held today,
and others will take place Saturday
to carry forward the preliminary
business. The first public sitting Of
the council will occur Saturday
evening At it there will be discus
sion of the internal administration
of the council. International ques-
tions viii be held over until next
Wednesday morning, when a public
sitting will be held in the capital at
which King Victor Emmanuel Will
formally receive the members Of the
council Later he viii entertain
them at dinner. on the 18th the
cabinet will give a luncheon IN hon
or of the delegates.
Among the more important Ques-
lions which will come UP for dis
cussion viii be that of inviting
Pres't Wilson to convoke the first
assembly Of the League Of Nations.
which is expected 10 take place in
the autumn.
According 10 the Tribune. the
council of the League of Nations
decided Friday 10 reply to n.
Tchitcherin, Russian bolshevik for
eign minister. that the leagues COM
mission must be received in Russia
This was in answer
to a Moscow wireless dispatch of
May o. saying that in view of the
fact that certain members OF the
League of Nations were actively
supporting Poland and the Ukraine,
the central soviet could not. for mil
itary reasons. admit into Russia any
delegation which included represen-
tatives of those nations, although the
soviet supported the people OF the
leagues decision to send an investi-
eating delegation into Russia.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-15
Youth Injured " hen
Hit By Automobile

Raymond Payne. a youth residing
at T3S Cleveland ac-. received severe
injuries an his left leg, when the
bicycle he was diring was run into
by an automobile driven by Eli Ma
dicn. ga s. Scott ST.. Friday after
noon. 20 Main So and IaSalle az.
The bicycle was demolished.
Mr. MadiCh stated that ne was
driving east of LaSalle av. and The
boy was driving e. bicycle north or
Main 81 and that When he saw the
youth on his bicycle 10 was too late
TO stop. He has offered 10 buy youus
Payne q new bicycle and pay his
hospital expenses. according to the
Eolice report.
Young Payne was taken 20 Ep-
worth hospital in the police ambu-
lamcc coon after the lCclaCnt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-15
SET TRIAL OF TWO
POLICE OFFICERS

Trial of E. J.. Baxter and Ed
ward E. Mccormick, police officers
charged with neglect of duty. was
set for next Friday night, May 21,
by the board OF public safety at its
regular weekly meeting held Friday
afternoon. The charges which were
filed against the policemen by Chief
OF Police Kline allege that intoxi-
eating liquor was sold in their pres
ence at 1882 w. Washington ST. and
that they failed TO make a report Of
his violation OF the law.
No other matter Of Importance
was taken up by the board except
the transaction OF routine business
The next meeting OF the board will
be for, the hearing of the case
against Baxter and Mccormick.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-15
BY RALPH III. TURNER.

$4,000 ~ - II NANaNA@AR
By United Press:
MEXICO CITY, via Galveston.
May l4,--Representatives OF leading
American and British oil companies
have been IN conference here 10 con-
s!der requests OF revolutionary lead
ers that taxes on oil exports for -
certain period be paid in advance.
The amount required, they said.
was about five million pesos. They
said they were holding the request
under consideration because OF the
uncertainty OF the situation.
Appointments for the provisional
government included Sanchez Azona
a senator and former minister 10
France. as minister OF foreign af-
fairs, Aureliano Mendivil. minister
OF the treasury and Gen. Jacinto
Trevino as minister OF war.
Gan. Obregon and Gen. Gonzales.
after a conference were reported TO
have agreed that legislative and ju-
dicial powers should continue func-
tioning without Interference
A commission or lawyers attended
the conference. From these reports.
It was believed that revolutionists
intended 70 make every effort to
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-15
FAIRNIEW.


The joint commencement exercises
Of Warren and German townships
will BE- held at the Ardmore church
Saturday evening, May 10.
Miss Marie Martin and three Of
her friends from Chicago university
called on Mr.. and Mrs. Cloyd Bestle
Sunday
Mss Edna BOllinger spent Sunday
with friends in South Bend.
Mr.. and Mrs Claud Witter and
son were in Galien Sunday after
noon.
Mrs. George Peterson and children
spent Tuesday afternoon with her
mother. Mrs. George Fisher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Bollinger and
daughters, Edna and Blythe. and
Mr. and Mrs. G. Benzel called on
Mr. and Mrs. Cloyd Bestle Sunday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Peterson. OF
Lydick, spent Sunday afternoon
with Mr. and Mrs George Peterson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Hosler and
son, OF South Bend. spent Sunday
afternoon with Mr. and Mrs Benzei.
Mrs. Claud Witter and son and
Mrs. Cloyd Bestle and son attended
Lydick Sunday school.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-15
nEsIREn BRIGHT LIGHTS.

ST. JOSEPH. Mo-, May IA
Friends Of Horace T. Walton, single
handed bandit, who held up an IL
lirois Central train, stole mail
nouch filed with $500 bills, the po-
lice Friday attributed his down
fan 10 a desire for the bright lights.
He was a fine young man until
q short time ago when he started 10
hit the high spots" said a former
putrOlman.
Horace Walton was well known
here ard n graduate or the local
high school He was % years oid
and a mall clerk until his departure
for Chicago month ago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-15
HOOVER FAVORS
COLLECTIVE PLAN
OF BARGAINING
Believes Views Would Settle
Present Labor
Unrest.
b United Press

WASHINGTON. May i4.-Collec-
tive bargaining and good wiz with
public opinion exercising the only
pressure offer the best hope for in
dustrial peace, Herbert Hoover told
the senate labor committee today.
80 revolutionary steps should be
attempted, he said. Hoover declared
against inJJncuons. compulsory ar
duration and industrial courts.
/ do not believe that Relationship
between labor and capital can be
settled by any form OF legal repres
sion, injunction, compulsory arbitra-
ton or industrial courts hccause
those lead ultimately 20 the Jail as
a means OF enforcement" Hoover
said. 1T leads TO the border OF
martyrdom and tends 10 make for
compulsory employment and a COM
pulsory wage"
Moderate Leaders.
The only hope lies in moderate
employers and moderate labor lead
ers, not revolutionary steps or Eek
trenist" leaders on either side,
Hoover said.
The Kansas industrial court law
is practically a reproduction OF the
Australian labor act. Hoover said.
Il do not want 20 condemn the
Kansas act In spite Of the failure
OF the Australian acts 10 affect the
results anticipated" ne continued
THE Kansas act is an experiment
that is worth trying on American
sail. IL may be possible TO develop
something worth while. Ny own
opinion. however, is that the act
cannot succeed. In Australia the
number OF strikes and dislocations
is as great as in any other country
without them
Up To Law.
The Kansas law, Hoover said,
would ultimately determine fair
profits as well as establish a mini
mum wage. he added. "Ig is in effect
substitute government control OF
industry for competition. No revolu-
tionary steps should be attempted
and the whole problem should be
advanced one step at a time
Hoover said this country need
have no fear OF strikes being used
for political ends and that labor
leaders thus far have used them only
in the interests OF labor.
Wider use OF collective bargaining
is the only step that should be TAX
en- al present. Hoover believes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-15
REBELS PREPARE
FOR ATTACKS
British Warships Have Been
Ordered to Mexican
Waters.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE

quarters of Or. Tore Diaz. conf
Dental agent OF the provisional gov
eminent of Mexico"
Following is the campaign in the
diplomatic fight for United States
recognition:
During the reconstruction
period" in Mexico. the provisional
government will prepare public opin-
ion in the United States for recog-
milton OF the new regime by assur-
ances Of protection and hospitality
tc Americans and their interests in
Mexico and by strict observance Of
a friendly policy toward the United
States and other foreign powers.
one OF the first moves in this pro-
gram was thought TO De the assur-
ances by rebel authorities at Ptedras
Negras TO the United States con-
sulatc there that the new govern
ment desires friendly relations with
the United States and that all Amer
leans and other foreigners would be
protected.
To Make Investigation.
after a period has been given
to determine the effect Of this policy,
emissaries OF the new government
will begin 20 make confidential in
veStiEations at the state department
here TO learn how a request for rec
ognition would be treated
Until II is virtually certain that
recognition will be accorded. IL is
understood that a formal request
would be held in allegiance.
DIR. Diaz today said Gen. Oregon
had reported that Carranza and his
convoy was located Tuesday near
Rinconada on the Mexico City-Vera
Cruz railroad and that he was at
tackled there by Gen. Reyes MARQUEE.
The result OF this attack was not
made known in Diaz's advices.
Diaz also heard that Gen. Manuel
Dieguez whom Carranza sent. in
command Of the expedition Of troop
to Sonora. has been placed in close
arrest in Guadalajara. pending or
ders from the provisional president
and that the rebel government now
is In control OF the entire western
portion OF the country.
Revolutionary leaders claimed
their troops were gradually closing
in on the deposed president They
expected his surrender or capture
within the next two days. The rebels
claimed to have more than $4,000
men subject to their orders. The
presidents force was estimated at
about 5000 trooLs.
British circles were worried over
the fate OF John B. Body. British
consul at Vera Cruz. Body was re-
ported to have left Mexico City on
the train in which the president fed.
No word has been received from
him.
Want British Aid.
British subjects in Mexico have
appealed TO their government to
send a warship to Vera Cruz, Il was
reported, and one Of the vessels al
Bermuda has been ordered 10 pro-
coed Immediately to Mexican waters.
Another report said Felipe San
chez Carranza, a nephew OF the
president, shot and killed himself
yesterday. after he had been sur
rounded by rebels. The youth was
one OF the best known aviators in
the federal army He was flying over
rebel territory when shot down, the
report said. Rather than surrender,
he turned his revolver on himself.
American marines were once more
on shore in Vera Cruz today Marines
and bluejackets on the American
vessels here were given liberty. Two
American destroyers and one supply
ship were in the harbor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-05-15
Denies RuInors.

BY AFsVIIITFI I"IffF
COPENHAGEN, May l4.-Ru-
rY7ors OF a counter revolution IN Mos
COW were emphatically denied Fr.-
day by Gregory Krassin. bolsheylt
minister of trade and commerce. DO
an interview. He declared the Po-
lish offensive was having a totally
opposite effect. firmly knitting the
Russian people AID rallying them
around the Soviets. This, be said.
even applied 10 the opponents az
communism. such as Gen. Brussll-
of, who was now actively leadins
the soviet forces.