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The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-16
u. S. Railroads Report
Gain of 10000 Cars

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15.--An-
~ other indication of the re-
turn of railroads TO pre-war con-
ditions in operation was said by
the Railway Executives Associ-
alton to-day to be shown in an
estimate that 31.3 per cent. of
all cars were located on their
home lines on November L.
This was reported as a gain
of 10000 cars over the condition
reported October /, and as COM
pared with a percentage of 21.9
in cars in possession Of their
owning companies on March
asst.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-16
FORMALLY PROCLAIMS
DANZTG A FREE CITY
Col. Strut Cheered When He
Praises German Army.

BERLIN, Nov. 15.-Formal procla-
nation of Danzlg and the surrounding
territory az "a free city was made to-day
TO the Constituent Assembly at Danzig
By Col strut. who is acting as High
Commissioner OF Danzlg in tho absence
OF sir Reginald Tower.
Col Strut announced that the League
OF Nations soon would take over the
protectidou Of the city and its consti-
tuition He appealed warmly for the
maintenance OF peace between the Poles
and Germans. Loud cheers were evoked
from the Germans when Col Strut In
cidontally referred 70 the German army
az THE most wonderful army the world
has ever seen"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-16
STNN FEIN'S POWER
IS REPORTED BROKEN
Correspondent Says ireland
Is Ready for Peace.

LoNDoN, Nov. 15.--According to the
Doiiy MATS Dublin correspondent there
is again talk Of peace conciliation in
ireland.
lie declares that the power Of the Sim
rein extremists Il broken and that cx-
trome Sim Foinlsm IS no longer .popu-
lar that the Moderate are ngan be-
Ing listened n and INST thc cou-trv .f
ripe Tor a settlemcnL
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-16
En- the Associated Press.

ATHENS. Nov. 15.--The dc finite re-
suit of the elections is not yet known.
but according to returns from Attica
and Boetia the Government list has
been beaten. The struggle continues
in the provinces.
The result of the army vote has not
vet been received. but 1t Is expected tc
favor the Government.
There have been a number of serious
election fights in Athens. Troops were
fired on at Salonica and elsewhere.
Soldiers were stationed at the homes of
the Opposition leaders all night in or
der to protect them. Many persons
fear that there will be further trouble
The opposition claims sweeping C
tory, even the personal 6efeat OF VEN
izelos in the city OF Piraeus-
The result Of the elections Is great
surprise to the Government. Will II an
nounces il will resign If 1t Is defeated
rhe venizelists are alarmed, bat con-
slider that nothing is certain as yet be-
cause the results OF only 400 out of 5000
districts are known.
The Cabinet met this morning ard
later issued the following communica-
tion:
"It is evident that the Government
was mistaken In Its expectations regard
ing the elections. although definite re-
suits are not yet known. 1t will await
these results so as to turn over tie
power TO the party designated by the
popular suffrage in conformity with the
constitution. without awaiting convoca-
ton of the Chamber"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-16
MRS. MACswINEy COMING.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15.---Mrs. Terence
MacSwiney. widow of the late Lord
Mayor OF Cork. to-day oab'ed the COM
mission of one hundred investigating
the Irish question that ehe had obtained
passport and would sail November "a
for the United States to testify in the
hearings to be held here by the COM
mission.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-16
CLAIM DEFEAT
OF VENIZELOS
Opposition Leaders Announce
Victory and Cabinet Vir-
tually Admits 1t.
CONSTANTINE is ISSUE
Only 400 of 5000 Districts
Heard FrOm-Premier Still
Has Chance to Win.
CONSTANTINE IS ISSUE
Greek Opposition's
Success Confirmed

pARIS. Nov. ia Havas des-
patch from Athens says
the known results confirm the
success of the Opposition in the
elections. The Opposition claims
that it will carry $50 seats. Gov
ernment papers assert that the
Venizelist Government still! main
tains small majority in the new
Chamber.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-16
IRISH BILL IN HOUSE OF LORDS
Passes Its First Reading-Attack
on Measure Set for Nov. -.

LoNDoN. Nov. l5.--Tho Irish horne
rule blll passed its drst reading ia The
ilouse 90 Lords to-day
N0ystober 23 has been dveJ for thc
second reading of tbe bnt when its re-
joctlon viii 0c noee&.y LORD Dunrayen
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-16
View Golden Gate for
$6O,OOO,00O Naval Base

GAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 15.-
~ Members of a special Con-
gressional committee of twenty,
Inspecting sites proposed for
naval bases and stations in vari-
Gus parts of the country, arrived
here to-day from Oregon and
Washington to select site for
a new base on San Francisco
Bay.
Representative Fred A. Brit
ten, Chicago, chairman, said the
base here would cost $50, 100000.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-16

The story Of Capt. ChambIiss was SUBJ
stantlated by mass Of documents he
presented and by the testimony Of Charles
A. Elliott, chief officer on the ship at
the time OF the ircident at Rio.
Capt. Chambliss testified that be-
cause OF his honesty OF feeling toward
the shipping Board and his refusal to
enter into the system Of organized graft
practlsod by unscruplous agents at
South American ports he was deprived
OF his command and later tried on
charges OF misconduct and negligence
before the Department OF Commerce at
washington.
The voyage of the Lake Ilkwood from
Norfolk 90 Rio was marked by troubles
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-16
Defective Human Intellect.

"If ali the audience In that gallery
had been children probably mono would
have been killed." Chief Kenio1 aid.
THE youngsters would not have been
able TO crush eash other the way the
grownups tramped OF them.
IA defective human intellect must be
blamed as the cause of the disaster. and
th.t is something YOU cannot guard
against 10 certainly showed a defect
somewhere 20 start a new fire IN cold
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-16
OWNERS HELD
FOR HOMICIDE
IN MOVIE PANIC
Charged With Admitting
Children Without Guard
ians-JanitOr Held.
NO EXIT WAS LOCKED
brennan and KenlOn Say
Theatre Was Inspected
Saturday Night.
NO FIRE LAWS VIOLATED
Officials Say Tragedy Unpre-
ventable-Other The
atres Inspected.
NO FIRE LAWS VIOLATED

Fire Commissioner Thomas j. Dren-
nan and John Kenlon, Chief of the
Fire Department, said last night that
their investigation into the panic at
the New Catharine moving picture
theatre Sunday afternoon, in which
six children were killed and many
others injured, had disclosed no viola
tions of the fire laws. nor had they
found any evidence to indicate that
one of the exit doors was locked, as
had been reported. At the same time
Alfred j. Talley, Assistant District
Attorney. said he had not been able to
obtain evidence sufficient to ask the
Grand Jury to indict the proprietors
and the janitor of the theatre, all of
whom are under arrest.
Commissioner brennan and Chief
Kenlon said that the theatre building
in 76 Catharine street complied with
all the fire laws, with some of them
unusually well. They declared that
the tragedy was appalling but un-
preventable, likely to occur at any
time in crowded theatre when the
cry of fire is raised.
There is nothing to indicate that an
exit door was locked Commissioner
brennan said. THE owners assure us
that the paddock there was a dummy
one, designed probably to keep boys
from stealing upstairs to the gall ry
II could be opened when they examined
IL The u'ldinp was inspected and
approved on Friday, and again as late
as Saturday night. by fircmen and an
Inspector from the Bureau of Public
Places"
The owners OF tho theatre, Max
Schwartz OF 457 East 1S6th street. Tae
Bronx. and Barnett Weinberg % EST
east 13sth street, The Bronx. and the
janitor. Joseph Polani OF "A r rst street
were arraigned before MAGISTRATE Tobias
in the Tombs court and held In $4,000
bail each on suspicion of homicide.
They will be examined Friday.
After their rra,gnment NJ. Taney
said that while he had evidence to
indicate that the three men had been
guilty of any crime more serious than a
misdemeanor in allowing mino-s into tie
tn atre, his investigation would continue.
Mr.. Talley also said that the evidence
now in hand indicates that the exit door
was not locked at the time OF the panic.
Both Mr.. Talley and Benedict p. Diaeen,
another Assistant District Attorney,
said however that they had obtained
ample" evidence that children had been
admitted in violation Of the law.
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Used Former Owners License.

The fact that the theatre owners,
Who only bought the property FRIDAY.
were operating under the license of tn
r, evious owner Is another misdemeanor
which the Department Of Licenses is ex-
pected to prosecute. James +. Ger
agility, First Deputy Commissioner. said
that the theatre was Licensed to admit
se9 persons, and that the box ofiic 4
records show the sale OF 900 tickets
frcm opening time up to the time OF
tie panic. the third performance being
then under way.
with the owners in Jail ard nobody
OF responsibility on hand to direc,
things. the theatre that proved tn
de ath OF six was dirk yesterday. a
policeman stood guar1 over the prop
rity and shooed away the morbid. Chill
dren sti crazy tor the movies turned T.
other places n the East Side, but found
there that the mana gers Of the distric;
we're going to the extreme of admitting
nc children at all.
ITS virtually an impossibility, Fire
Commissioner brennan said. ito pre-
vent a recurrence of this tragedy II
could occur again tonight in any the
home. II there were enough people there.
Laws can make buildings fireproof, but
they can't make the occupants fool
proof We've about reached the limit In
laying down regulations; tEc rest Is
beyond our control. You could put a
crowd OF people In the great meadow
m Central Park. frighten them. and
deaths would most likely result.
"I can think of only two things that
might be done TO prevent such loss OF
life among children. One is to recon
struct human nature The other Ia 70
prohibit the admission OF children.
whether accompanied by guardians or
not Then they would not be crushed
10 death In the rush OF their elders. But
that, of course. would not prevent the
adults from crushing themselves to
dent tn.
wherever there is stairway the
same plllng UP at the bottom Is likely
TO happen. | world like TO see ramps
substituted for stairways in all public
places. but ! suppose they would take
up too much space. The ideal condi-
ton would be 10 have one story halls,
one story schools. hospitals. offices.
homes Then the danger would be
minimized If the public could suggest
any changes to make buildings safei I'D
bo glad 10 hear of them"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-16

Xmas Cards, distinctive. In grsRt variety. Cal
endars by the Worlds best painters. Corlies.
Macy Co. u. toth 6t.--20 John 6ts-Ado
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-16

The issue of the campaign was the
return of former King Constantine to
his throne, frcm which he was deposed
du. ing the world war. ! ol owing the
death of King Alexander. three weeks
ago, the throne was onered his young r
brother. Prince Paul. who in ans" er
virtually demanded that tho Greek peo-
pie pass on the question whether King
Con. tan Inc should cone ba X from exile.
Only in the event the people decided
against Constantine and would not ac-
cept Prince George. eldest son Of Con
stsntine he said. would he consider ac-
cepting the Greek Governments offer. .
Premier venize.os led the forces OPP
posing the return of Constantine.
In Athens no serious incidents oc-
Cured except few minor clashes be-
Continued on Second Page.
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KoH-I-NOoR - ScIIs, famous through

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obtained IN all degrees. ~ ~ cents each, of
high class stationers and dra wing material
dealers sysrywhsre.->A,,v.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-16
Insists League Must Live.

Admitting that this first covenant Is
defective. NJ Motta insisted that the
league must live; that the treaty was
inexcusabie and not capable Of being
executed without II. and that even IL
the first meeting of the Assembly ac-
ccmplshed only the International Court
OF Justice II would have paved the way
Cor solution OF tho problem OF inter-
at'onal conflicts.
THE league is not an alliance of gov
crnments; It is an association OF peo-
lles" he said.
This was regarded as a palpable ef-
fcrt by the President of Switzerland to
disarm American criticism of the league
covenant
Paul Hymans. formerly Belgian For
c,gn Minister. was elected president of
The league. In his reply to the welcom-
ing address of the President of Switzer-
land he insisted that the covenant was
imperfect.
1--WE should state again that the
league is not and must not be a super
state wh!ch aims at absorbing M ational
sovereigrties or reducing them to bond
age" he said.
This attitude toward a super-state body
was again emphasized later In the pro-
ceedings when Tomasso Tittoni italian
delegate. vigorously protested against
the proposal that the secretary-general
OF the league have the right to examine
the credentials OF a delegate. Signor
Tlttonl contended that government had
q right TO send whom it pleased to
represent it.
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No ROW over Lord Robert Cecil.


This expression Of opinion seemed to
settle the row over Lord Robert Cecil.
who came to the meeting as the repre-
sentative Of South Africa--a represen-
fation against which France had pro-
tested. Therefore It was regarded as
significant when France to-day moved
that Lord Robe.t rs credentials be ap-
proved without question, which was car
ried. Signor Tittoni's views were Wig
orously applauded throughout the entire
hall.
In this and in other matters this first
experiment with the covenant moved
along according TO ordinary parliamen-
tary procedure.
The meeting opened with great eclat.
the people OF Geneva througing tho
stroets while airplanes circled over the
sale des Nations, where the meeting, was
held. But before tho first session was
ended conflicting undercurronts of ma
t.onal policies became discernible. There
were many Indications that trouble was
ahead.
A motion by Lord Robert Cecil at the
session this afternoon TO allow subjects
10 be added TO the agenda at the re-
quest OF any nation developed opposition
instarty. This opposition came chiefly
from the fFtHCn &c eShleS. VINO saw III
IL an opening attempt TO bring up the
question of Germanys adm 'ssion TO
leag'e Membership. The motion was
made by Lord Robert Cecil in connection
with the appointment of commit issons.
one Of which is to pass upon spp'ica-
tions for admission TO membership In
the league. These applications come
from n 'Rpria. Austria and some of the
smaller nations.
.....lful parliamentary tactics by Rene
Niviani OF the French delegation sue
ceeded In getting the Assembly to rule
that the admisslbility of any new sub
4ect thus proposed should first be passed
upon by the committee to which 1t be-
Ionged before 1t could be taken un bv
the Assembly. IL France can control the
committee on membership she can keep
c question OF Germany's admission 70
the league from coming up for general
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Superstate Idea Attacked
at the Opening of
World Assembly.
HYMANS IS PRESIDENT
Tittoni's Stand on Dele
gates Kills Expected Fight
on Lord Cecil.
no APPLAUSE FOR WILSON
Gathering Called Association
of Peoples, Not an Alliance
Of Governments.
NO APPLAUSE FOR WILSON
by LAURENCE HILLS.

specidl Cable 70 THE NEW York HERALD.
Copyright. 1920, 6y TIE NEW YORK HElALD.
GENEVA, Nov. ia stirring appeal
by Giuseppe Motta, President OF Switz-
erland, that the United States occupy
without delay her place in the League
of Nations. and the quick quietus
which was put on the super-state idea
in the discussions on credentials We're
the two outstanding features Of the
first meeting of the Assembly of the
League of Nations, born Of the peace
conference and the Wilson covenant.
Here in this city, hallowed by memo
ries of the Reformation, this gathering
Of representatives OF forty-one nations
to-day was impressive as an ideal
which may yet be attained, but which.
as an experiment, is still uncertain as
regards its outcome.
For the man who was chiefly re-
sponsiole for this experiment in g.
; world parliament there was not even
q ripple of applause when the assem-
bly, opened--not a handicap for the
man who, two years ago, was hailed
rapturously as the embodiment of an
IDEAL Indeed, his name signed to the
call for the assembly meeting did not
evoke a single handicap, and only
slight applause followed M. Motta's
appeal that the country of Washington
and Lincoln would not refuse the ap-
peal of its sister nations to work to-
gether for world peace and the pros
perity of humanity.
At the evening session, however. a
resolution offered by George Nicoll
BARNES Of the British delegation that
the assembly send q message of SYM
pathy to President Wilson was
adopted.
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situation May Change.


The Governments announcement vir-
tualy admits the defeat of tho Venlze-
lists. Should Premier Venizelos be un-
successful in obtaining majority of
twenty-five votes In the Chamber OF
Deputies. II is considered he will be
unable to solve the dynastic problem.
While present indications are that he
will not have 200 venizelist Deputies,
when the votes Of the soldiers from
Athens. Piraeus and the districts at the
front have been counted, however. the
situation may charge in his favor.
The announcement by the Cabinet that
IL will resign if It is beaten is considered
here as a significant indication OF the re-
suits OF the balloting. The Venizelist
organs are gloomy. their editors tacitly
admitting that the Premier will not have
a majority even IL he is not defeated.
The opposition claims the election OF
200 Deputies. with majority In ancient
Greece. 1t is rumored that " Venizelos
goes down to defeat the British will
prevent the landing of former King Con-
stantine, declaring that his return to
power IL impossible.
The Opposition's surprising vote is
attributed IN some quarters to overcon
fidence on the part OF the Venizelists
;Iie Premler's absence from Greece dur
irg part OF the campaign and his inter
est in foreign affairs, as well rs to the
silent organization OF the Gounarsts.
H. only was to-day that many members
of the Opposition made their appearance
W, airing the olive branch. the emblem
OF the Opposition.
The Deputies In the present Chamber
adherlng to former King Constantine
and who have abstained from attending
Parliament since May 81, 1915, are said
TO be planning their return TO tho new
Parliament with the purpose OF creating
strong opposition TO the venizelists
and renewing the charges which have
been current during the present cam
paign.
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NOV ls1c
WEATHER FORECAST.

Unsettled, with rain to-day and probably
tomorrow; increasing northeast winds.
highest temperature yesterday, 40; lowest SO
Detailed weather win be found Editorial
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-20
ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES.
TONIGHT.

Meeting of Phil Sheridan Post, No.
S. 6. A. R., 1872 Pennsylvania avenue.
o'clock
Success Club meeting, 1914 N street.
s o'clock.
Meeting of Spanish War Veterans,
Pythian Temples o'clock
Meeting of Business Womens Council,
Church of the Covenant, Z 80 o'clock.
Ladies Auxiliary of Cushing Camp.
No. 30, Sons of Union Veterans, U. S.
A, meeting, Pythian Temple, s O'Clock.
Meeting of Girl Scouts. Trinity Com
munity House, 80 o'clock.
Watermelon feast and meeting of
Washington Camp. No. 1854, Modern
Woodmen of America. Old Masonic
Temple. o'clock
Phone Main 1907 for Flowers, We
do the rest. Blackstone, 14th and H
advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-20
BOARD IN FAVOR
| OF SCHOOL S,.,EY
DR.. Simon DiscIoses He Has
Discussed Question
With DR.. BalIou. ;.

The board of educa ton and Super.
intendent of Schools Frank w. Ballou
are in favor of comprehensive sur
TEN. This was revealed today by DR..
Abram Simon. president of the school
governing body.
Dr. Simon also disclosed that he al
ready has discussed the survey ques-
ton comprehensively with Dr. Ballou.
and explained that the superintendent
regards such action as urgent. The
board president personally voiced the
opinion that a survey is absolutely
necessary if a constructive educational
program is to be provided for the Co.
900 school children. THE survey,
however" he said lis a difficult and
important problem"
Survey Once Started.
1t was pointed out by DR.. Simon that
survey. and preliminary one was
started. but never completed. This
preliminary survey he said. was
along the right road" Its continu-
ance, he made clear, will be deferred
pending action by Congress on the
recommendation of the Senate school
investiga ting committee.
'1n the event that Congress fails to act
on the recommendations of the Senate
committee, one of which strongly urged
a survey, it is likely that the school
board or Supt. Ballou will take action
to have the unfinished preliminary in
Spection completed.
While awaiting action by Congress,
DIR. Simon explained that plans for put
ting the machinery of the school sys-
TEN in perfect running order would be
continued. If Congress approves a sur
vey, naturally the plans will be changed
early next year.
Would BE Conducted by U. S.
A survey of the schools. if ordered.
will be conducted by the United States
bureau of education. 1t will give de-
tailed account of the school organza ton,
supervision and finance, and explain the
building problem. Such surveys already
have been conducted in various cities in
the United States and Hawaii.
Some reference to the proposed sur
vey probably will be made at the meet
ing of the school board September l.
No definite action on the part of the
board or Supt. Ballou is likely to be
taken, however, until it is definitely as
certained whether Congress is to take
up the District school situation.