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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-10
M A Y ANSWER
CALL OF DESTINY
Circumstances Created by
Wilson May Force Him to
Run Third Time.
(By WILLIAM PHILLIP slMMs. y

Washington, Jan. 10.--Woodrow
Wilson, the man whom destiny many
times before has compelled to do her
bidding, may find escape from "A third
term nomination impossible.
The Impression Is growing here
that though the president himself
made the circumstances. the cir
oumstances themselves may now In
their turn, take the initiative and
point him the way down which he
Will have almost no alternative but
to go.
The schsm which is threatened by
the stand taken by William j. Bryan
on the treaty of Versailles which,
be insists, must be ratified imme-
dHtteiS%in some form or ether, and
not submitted to the country In an
election, places Bryan fiat footodly
in one camp, with President Wilson
just as unmistnkabIy In the other.
And as Bryan is the natural and only
logical leader of tho immediate ratln-
cation group OF the democratic party
the president is equally designated as
the chief of the faction which opposes
immediate ratification.
Opposed as matter Of principle to
the third term, and opposing II be-
cause OF tradition-hesldcs being
physically weakened by his illness
brought on by ovcrwork during HIS
two terms In oflice--the president. II
Is said, II forced by circumstances 60
make the campaigs, may choose his
running mate with the expressed
purpose of Withdrawing from office,
If elected, leaving his vice president
to become at once the head of tho
nation.
This Is one of the combinations dis
cussod here unonicially among those
who know tho presidents strong per-
sonal desire TO retire to private life
and his equally intense feeling that
he must do his duty as he sees II.
Unless tho amazingly complex sit
untlon takes an unexpected turn
clarifying itself. many insist the
president will have to find some such
way as the above out of the dilemma.
The president, IL Is observed. may
feel that the only way he has left
TO him to vindicate the American
peace mission 10 Paris I'm the eyes
OF Europe and the world, will be to
offer himself as n candidate for the
presidency with the treaty as the
paramount issue.
Friends of the treaty point out that
President Wilson went to Europe to
negotiate peace, believing he had the
country behind him. Today he is
hatly told by his political opponents
that the country is not behind him.
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Taft Opposes
Wilson s Plan
Ex-PreSident FavorS Settle
ment of Controversy Over
Peace Treaty.

Portland, Me, Jan. 10.--Procrasti-
nation in the settlement of the senate
controversy over the ratification of
the peace treaty by the adoption of
President Wilson's idea of making
the treaty the issue of a campaign
was opposed by former President
Taft yesterday in remarks at a
speech at the Portland Rotary club.
IL the treaty is made n campaign
issue 1t would be fourteen months.
Mr.. Taft said, before anything like
n settlement could be reached. and
he considered 1t doubtful II even then
it could really be accomplished. He
argued against the acceptance of the
leadership of extremists at either end
of the line of controversy and said IL
was essential that world peace be
secured promptly and on the best
possible terms through compromise.
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LEAGUE OF NATIONS
EFFECTIVE JAN. rs
One of Immediate ConSe-
quenCeS Of Exchange of
Treaty Ratifications.

Paris, Jan. 10.-(A. P)-~The put
ting of the league Of nations into
being, which will be one OF the i'm
mediate consequences of the exchange
of ratifications of the treaty OF Yer
sailles, will occur in, Paris at 10: 80
o'clock in the morning of Friday,
Jan. 16, the supreme council decided
today.
Ambassador Wallace cabled this
decision of the council to President
Wilson so the president might issue
the formal notice OF the meeting of
the council of the league TO be held
on the date named.
The first meeting of the council
will be called to order and presided
over by Leon Bourgeois, the repre-
sentative of France in the council.
He will deliver brief Address. Earl
Curzon, the British foreign secretary.
who will represent Great Britain at
the meeting, also will speak
Secret Farley Proceeds.
Secret conversations between Pre-
mlers Clemenceau, Lloyd George and
Nltu continue In an atmosphere of
confidence, with u reciprocal desire
'Nh Z" opAuAipii VI tut
problem which is acceptable to all,
according to the Journal. The prof.
ect of bringing about direct negotia-
tons between Italy and Jugo- Slavia
also Is said to be proceeding favor
ably.
Washlngtons View.
Washington. Jan, 10.--president VIII
son is expected to sign the call for the
first meeting of the league OF nations
council Immediately after receiving no.
tice from Ambassador Wallace that the
first session has been fixed for next
Friday. The United States however,
Will not be represented at the meeting
as the treaty has not yet been ratified
by the senate.
Provision for the president to issue
the call for the initial meeting of the
council Is made in the peace trenty and
officials explained that In signing the
call Mr.. Wilson would not be acting In
his capacity as president of the United
States.
The coming into force OF the treaty
through exchange of ratification today
between Great Britain, France. italy
ana Germany will not affect the United
States. officials said. While technically
the state of war between this country
the countries was resumed some
months ago and Is steadily increasing,
particularly the export movement from
the United States.
The United States, however, will not
be, represented on any off the various
commissions set up by the treaty for
carrying out its terms nor can this
country send consular agents into Ger
many until the state OF war is ended.
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SEEK BANK SWINDLERS;
"HIGH-UPS" SHARE LOOT

Chicago. Jan. lo.-Fourteen members
OF national syndicate OF bank swlnd-
lers who are alleged by police TO have
divided more than s.. 600. 900 with poll
ticians. lawyers. police and some bank
officials and employees. were being
sought here today.
John Louisi. representing a New York
indemnity company. conferred with Off
ciais OF the state attorneys Office. and
presented evidence intended TO show
such a syndicate existed. and a number
OF the rinEleaders operated n clearing
house here
Thirteen men. alleged members OF the
gang. are under arrest in New York.
Louisi said.
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.KOLCHAK NOW
UNDER ARREST
Head of AlI-RuSsian Govern
ment Held Prisoner at
IrkutSk.
TO HAND OVER AFFAIRS
Col, Pepeliayev Takes Com
mand-Gives Orders to
Admiral.

London, Jan. 10,-(A. P.)-Admiral
kolehak, head of the aIl'Russian
government in Siberia, has been ar
rested at Irkutsk by COL Pepeilayieu,
according TO a Moscow wireless dis
patch dated Friday. Col. Pepeilayieu
ordered his prisoner to hand over
control Of all affairs, II Is added.
Odessa Surrounded.
The city of Odessa has been sur.
rounded by Ukrainian insurgents. II
is declared in wireless dispatch
from Moscow today. Gon. DenllSlno's
troops, the message reports, are re-
treating in the direction of Khersen,
eastward from Odessa.
The Col. pepeliayev mentioned in
the foregoing may bo Victor pepelia-
yev, the premier OF the all Russian
government, which removed its head
quarters to lrkutsk after the capture
OF Omsk Possession OF Irkutsk was
reported to have been seized recently
by insurgent forces. Admiral KoI-
chalk was reported early this month
10 be n considerable distance west of
lrkutslN. a dispatch Jan. , reporting
him at Achinsk, 220 miles east OF
Tomgk
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PLAN FIGHT TO
REGAIN SEATS
Suspension of Five Socialists
ArouSeS Political Tornado
in New York.
HUGHES CONDEMNS ACTION

New York, Jan. 10,--Soclalist
leaders, as the next move in their
fight against the action of the state
assembly in suspending Ave mem
bers of their party today wero per-
tecting plans to take their cause d.
rectly to tho people.
A mass meeting in Madison Square
garden will be held at which not only
socialists, but leaders of other par
ties and citizens generally. will have
an opportunity to voice protests.
The committee of eight socialists
organizing the fight to regain the
seats of the excluded assemblymen
has issued nm appeal to all civic or
ganl2ations and labor unions TO send
delegates To- n nonpartlsan confer
ence TO be held at the Rand school
on Monday evening.
Tornado Aroused.
The suspension of Ave socialist
members OF the New York assembly
In arousing n political tornado ana
n meeting OF the state republican
committee was hastily convened here
today TO consider the situation.
Speaker Sweet, of the assembly.
who came here from Albany for the
meeting, declared that the judiciary
committee which win decide the cases
or tho Ave socialists viii be named
Monday, and win quickly proceed
with It's task.
A storm OF protest has arisen
against the action of Speaker Sweet
and his advisers In attempting 60
eNpel the socialists from tho logisla-
ture. ono OF the latest came from
Charles Evans Hughes, former re-
publican nominee for president, who
contended that such action would do
more 20 encourage the spirit OF rev.
olution and 10 strengthen the advo-
Gates Of violence than any conceiv-
able propaganda could accomplish.
Mr.. Hughes declared that tho sus-
pension of the socialists. who were
not accused OF any crime, is an ac-
tlon directed at the socialist party
and is opposed TO the fundamental
principles OF American government.
lie predicted that suspension OF the
socialist asscmblymen would greatly
incrcnso the membership Of the So
cialist party.
Plan 100000 Fund.
The socialists plan to raise n fund
OF 100000 10 conduct legal fight
and campaign OF propaganda in
behalf of the five socialist assembly
mon, Alderman Deckerman, n So
ciallst said that many contributions
already had been received.
In an interview Assemblyman
Clacssen. one OF the suspended legls-
=
that the socialists were taking
vote on tho question of nfiiliating
themselves with the Third Intern0-
tionnle nj Moscow
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TOLLING OF GREAT BELL
ANNOUNCES PERSHING

Kansas CITY. Jan. i0-The tolling OF
the great bell La the federal building
this morning announced the arrival
OF Gen. PershinE. who came here from
Leaveuworih. Kan. as The luncheon
guest OF the chamber of commerce Of
Kansas city.
Late today al public reception nt
Convention hall Cen pershiug will he
the recipient OF r. gold hlltcd and gold
scabbardcd sabre purchased by popular
after congress had decided
not 10 present a sword with its vote
OF thanks
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place without shaking hands.
This incident was watched with
the most intense interest in a dead
silence. 1t was noticed Baron Won
Lersner made a movement as if to
put out his hand, but seemed to
check himself as he saw it. M.
Clemenceau kept his gray gloved
hands at his side.
Premier Nitti, of Italy: Baron
Matsui, the Japanese representative,
and Paul Hymans, Belgian foreign
minister, followed Premier Clemen-
ceau in the order named.
Clemeneeau's Remarks.
Then the delegates of the other
ratifying nations signed in alpha
betical sequence. The entire cere-
mony was over at 4:16 o'clock when
NJ. Clemenceau arose and said:
THE protocol having been signed,
as well as the minutes recording the
exchange of ratifications, I have the
honor to declare the treaty of Yer
sailles is in full effect and that its
terms will be executed integrally."
formal politness to the exclusion OF
The ceremony was characterized bv
all cordiality, excepting between the
allied delegates. NJ. Clemenceau and
Mr.. Lloyd George, sitting at the head
of the table, chatted smilingly with
Capt. Andre Tardieu, Louis Klotz
and Georges Leygues. of the French
delegation. throughout the proceed
ings. Baron Won Lersner was pale
and grave and exchanged remarks
in a serious tone with Herr Won
Simson.
At the end of NJ. Clemenceau's re-
marks all the delegates arose and
the Germans, after slight hesitation.
led the way out without either sa-
luting or exchanging words with any
of the other delegates.
The absence of American repre-
sentatives was particularly marked.
Up to the last hour Hugh c. Wallace
the American ambassador. was IN
doubt as to whether he would receive
instructions to attend the ceremony.
Finally, hearing nothing from Wash
ington, he returned OF the secretary
Of the peace conference the INVITA-
tions that had been sent him.
Up TO o'clock this afternoon no
confirmation Of the reports had been
received. Storms have interrupted
tolegraphic and telephone commu-
nication with Germany since Thurs
day.
Situation Alarming.
Berlin. Friday. Jan. 9.-The situa-
tion created by the railroad strike
became worse yesterday. especially In
the Ruhr district. where there were
additions to the rams OF the strikers.
The committee OF social democratic
railway men here charge the COM
munists with responsibility for the
-s-frrn arfa~f~.- that ..H,ffn ff sr oefqr-
sibly an economic movement. Il IL IN
reality A political measure intended
industrial council system on the COM
munist plan
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ACTORS in TRAGIC
TRIANGLE OF LOVE
Young Couple Confess They
\ Murdered Third Party
Through Revenge,

Rochester, N. ", Jan. 10.-~U. NJ
S0-The Monroe county authorities
were today satisfied that they hnve
complete case against ]. f.. open
and his wife Pearl, who following
their positive identification by two
ohauffeurs, confessed 60 the brutal
murder OF Edward ]. Kneip.
The statement by Elmer Shafter
attorney for the two young defend
ants, that his clients had strong
defense In the unwrlttcn law. Is ac-
eepted ~ indicating the defense that
Will be offered when. tiir oDells, are
brought TO trial, TO counter this
District Attorney Love said today
that the prosecution has ample evil
dence 10 show not only that the
crime was premediated. but TO prove
also that Knelp positively had not
had any relations with the woman
Following her marriage TO ODell
three weeks ago.
Both prisoners slept fairly well
last night, but the 1S- year old bride,
while declaring that she felt no re-
morse over tho killing OF her alleged
hotraycr, was beginning today to
manifest concern over tho possible
''If he goes 10 the electric chair,
want 10 go. too" she monned as she
buried her face In her hands MS II TO
blot out vision OF the scene Of
her terrible crime
II did II alone" she cried. appnr-
entity hopeful that her confession
would save her youthful husband.
The latter seated on an iron cot IN
the cell room on tho floor below,
showed the Same unconcern that
marked his behavior when he was
nrrnlgncd before County Judge Gil
lctte. He declared that he is ready
to shoulder all responsibility for tho
crime and hopes that his wife may
not be held. In his confession. how
ever, he practically placed the blame
for the actual killing of Kneip on
his bride of three weeks.
"lIc never asked me who | was"
he said, speaking of his visit to
Kncip Mt the Gleason works when
he, displaying n phonoy detective
badge, announced 90 hts victim that
he was wanted on a charge Of rape"
IL merely told him he was wanted for
rape and he Just said, who said
SOP replied Pearl Beaver That
was my wife's name. His face turned
red and | knew then he was guilty
lie know someone had something on
him. She was under ngc when ho
outraged her. She was 49,"
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MANY ARRESTS FOLLOW
CLASH OF TROOPS

London. Jan 10.-Many military ar
rests have been made following a battle
between two Irish regiments of the
ConnauKht rangers and the Royal irish
fusileers and English WOrcestcrshirc
troops The hght started at 10 o'clock
last night and ragged until midnight.
sticks and stones were used and much
damage was done. n was said that the
lrlah began the attack in retaliation FOR
on assault made upon a member " thc
fuaileers and hiE wife By English Eol-
dicrs from the worcestershire unit
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PREDICTS HIGHER PRICES

New York. Jan. l0.-Furthcr Incrouscb
In the prices of mems clothing without
much change In style were predicted
today by delegates who attended tho
tenth annual convention Of the Inter-
national Association Of Clothing De-
signers here.
Labor contributes about 30 per cent.
TO the cost OF q suit II was said.
While the supply OF wooden cloth wns
said to be increasing the designers Of
fered little hope that this would de-
crease the cost Of clothes.
The designers were disincllned 10 he
lieve reports from London that purple.
gold and bright colors would be worn
hy men, and declared that conservation
both as to cut and fabric would prevail
In the United Stntes and Cnnada.
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BODY OF MISSING
DOCTOR RECOVERED

NlckHburg. Miss. Jan. t0--The body
Of Dr David s. Alvcrson. missing since
Monday night. was found In gulch
near the observation tower In tho north
orn part Of the Nicksburg National
Military park by negro today. DR.,
Alvcrson's disappearance resulted ia
charges of murder being filed uEainst
Jesse Watts. grocer at Kings Crossing.
4 negro WAS charged with being an Rc-
ccssory II was alleged that Watts was
seen with the physician IN an automobile
the night Of the disappearance, A
charge OF kidnapping was lodged against
Watts Thursday.
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RAILWAYS MUST WAIT

London. Jan iO.-Sir Erie Geddcs. the
minister uf transports. replying today TO
the communication OF the railway re-
iocting tho governments wage propo-
sails. said fun answer must walt un-
til he could bring the whole question
before the cabinet inasmuch ~ the
issues Involved were Of national impor-
tnncc and affected every section % the
He said this course was
necessary because the proposals. ~ the
had been laid down By the
81 hImnf mamMnr.-
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ARGENTINA AWAITS
NOT ENGLAND'S 0. K.

Buenos Aires. Jan. 1O.-The steam
ship Bahia Blanca. purchased from
Germany by Argentina during the war
viii leave Bucnos Aires soon for tho
United States under the Argentine flar
This steD will be taken notwithstanding
the British government so far as known,
has not yet recognized the sale Of the
vessel 70 Argentina
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GREATEST DEPARTMENT
STORE IN The WORLD

Chicago, Jan. i0-A denial was mHdo
today by Marshall Field a. Co. OF the
reports that they intended to erect "thc
greatest department store IN The world"
on Fifth avenue In New York.
u was reported that the Field in
tcrcsts were Involved IN the deal for
the Vanderbilt block between Fifty-
seventh and Fifty-ciRhth streets Now
York. which sold for s. $50 900,
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the bells cease jlngling. friends about
the church quit mingling as IN sol
emR voice the VOWS are said. He
made grand surrender when he
promised 10 defend her and forgot
the bachelors life which he has led.
Now as they 20 honeymooning low
ing. trusting and a-spooning upon
matrimonys sea 90 take ride
Friends nj home wish them Joy un-
broken and as they go we say this
token. Good luck. "Bilile" Shepherd
and your bride.
The weather: Fair tonight and
Sunday. no decided change In tenn
pefafurc.
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10000 CHICAGO WOMEN \
BEGIN H. c. |. FIGHT

Chicago, Jan. 10.--Ten thousand Chi
cago housewives will hold mass meet
ings IN public schools Jan, 81, cam
paign against high prices, the woman's
fair price organization announced today.
Housewives will be told how and
where to buy economically and COM
plants will he heard against alleged
profteers. Prominent economists VIII
be selected as instructors.
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STEAMER REPORTED TO
HAVE STRUCK MINE

London. Jan. 1o-An Exchange Telc-
graph dispatch from Genoa today SAYS
the italian steamer rrincipessa Mafalda
ia reported 90 have ztruck mine ard
sunk with the loss of goo lives. The
owners - the steamer have no connr-
nation Of this report and it o. DIS
credited by Lioyds shipping agency
here.
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JAP NAVAL OFFICERS
FETED BY MEXICANS

Mexico City. Jan. 10,---A detachment
of officers and men from the Japanese
cruiser Yakumo, which is anchored &C
Manzanll0, left this city for their ship
last night, after having been enter
tained here for several days. During
their visit they received many tokens
of friendship from the people and
government officials.
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Protocol Signed;
Treaty In Effect
GLASS ASKS $15o,ooo,ooo
FOR STARVING PEOPLES

washington, Jan. 10.-(A. P.)
Authority to advance $780,
100000 for food relief in Aus
tria, Poland and Armenia was
asked of congress today by
Secretary Glass.
Mr.. Glass said this amount
would relieve the situation
until next fall. Assistance by
the United States lis impera-
lively required" said he, to al
leviate "a desperate situation"
affecting millions of people.
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HERO OF WAR GIVEN
PENITENTIARY SENTENCE

birmingham. Ala. Jan. i0.--Phillip
r. Nails. hero Of Chateau Thicrry, and
alleged rlnglcndcr Of an automobile
theft syndicate operating In the south.
today was given an indctermtnato scn-
tence OF kix 90 twenty years impriHoni
mnnt I'm criminal court horr.
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FAIR. SAYS BILLY 'POSSUM
(By L. D MiLLER.)

VIZ AAlt " ~
ding bells are
ringing. and the
nuptial choir is
singing. for to-
day a mighty
m an is W e 4.
Bride and groom
with becoming
grace, with low
ing glance the
preacher face as
In prayer he
bows his head
For tho nofucut
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STEEL ORDERS INCREASE

New York. Jan. in-fnhllod orders of
tho United States steel corporation on
Dec. 81 were e265 3e6 tons. according
10 the corporations monthly statement
Issued to-day. This 81 an Increase Of T.
lal.Nst TONS compared with the orders
on Nov 90
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CLEMENCEAU MAY COME
TO ADVOCATE LEAGUE

Paris. Jan in.-GcorEca Clcmepceau
ia said 10 Intend. u Pc o. elected presi-
dent ~ the republic 20 cross The At
t.n-s- 10 carry on in the United states
u 'svieor1us campaign" in behalf of the
league Of nations. according TO the
Newspaper Evenemeni.
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ITALIAN RAILWAY MEN
WILL STRIKE THURSDAY

Rome. Jan. io.-The Italian railway
men today decided 70 begin a general
strike next Thursday. ACcordiuE % ne
TFihuna the government ts prepared .
crs demand that the unions be allowed
TO manage the railways
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Florence. Ala. Jan. -lSpeciall-
T. D. Hgilah. neid representative Of the
savings division Of the United states
government for the sixth federal re-
serve district. has innuEuFatcd Thrift
Home Circle clubs in Elefture and
I.audordaie rounty He Il te D. assisted
In the work tI.V ID. D Warren. suuerin-
iend4nt a. education fer fauterdaie
county and other prominent citirenA