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Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-04
TARGET FOR ~ABUSE"
DECLARES HARDING
AT CAPITAL HEARING
Generous Loans Extend
ed Banks Liberal With
Agriculturists Hinted.
Farmers Making Fair
Statement of Their Con-
dition to Get Aid.

Washington, Dec. 3.-The con-
gressional joint committee hear
ing on the agricultural situation
developed Friday in a dispute, at
times heated, between Governor
Harding of the federal reserve
board, and members of congress.
'Mr. Chairman, what is the
purpose of this hearingw Gov
ernor Harding finally demanded,
while being questioned by Rep
resentative Byrnes, Democrat, of
South Carolina" Is the federal
reserve board on trial? Am I on
trial here?" he continued, declar-
ing he had been target for
"all kinds of abuse.
Regional Circulars.
Representative Byrnes said he meant
no reflection on Governor Harding.
Circulars issued by the region reserve
bank of Richmond, Va, to member
banks, and which Mr.. Byrnes was at
tempting to show had resulted in rigid
restriction of farmers credits, were
under discussion. Governor Harding said
such circulars were not submitted to
the board until printed when they we're
looked over and attention Of the issuing
bank called to anything the
board deemed unwise.
The board, he added, was not GEN.
tral bank.
At one point, Governor Harding told
Representative Byrnes he fought to
read the federal resrv act and try to
understand it." Mr.. Byrnes replied that
he did understand it as he had helped
frame it.
Favors Liberal Loans.
Senator Elect Heflin, Alabama, asked
Governor Harding il the lawmakers
could issue a statement to hte public
as understanding his testimony to be
that the reserve board was favorbale to
banks extending all the credit possible
TO farmers.
'The federal reserve board prefers to
issue its own statement" Governor
Harding rplied.
Approving efforts of the Richmond
bank to restrict loans for non-essential
in 1919, Governor Harding
said:
Il know some banks in South Carolina
had been carrying large loans on cotton, |
some since 1917. in the face of an active |
market"
Holding such cotton then, he added
On reserve bank funds was plainly
speculating."
Governor Harding declared farmers
Continued on Rage Twelve,
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-04
PRESIDENT MAY
SPEAK ANNUAL
MESSAGE DEC. I
Expresses Strong Desire,
Rumor; Rapid Recov-
cry in Health Noted.
Senate, House Leaders
Seek Information Rel
ative to Procedure.

Washington, Dec. 3-(By The Asso-
ciated Press. president Wilson was
represented Friday as being strongly
desirous' of appearing in person before
congress next week to deliver what will
be his last annual message to that body.
He has not yet, however, made known
his plans.
Both Secretary Tumulty and Rear
Admiral Grayson, the presidents physi-
clan, profess ignorance of Mr.. Wilson &
decision, and it is not expected that he
will make it known until just before con-
gress is ready to receive the executive s
message next Tuesday.
Those in touch with the president have
stated that his health had improved so
rapidly in the last few weeks that there
was no doubt of his ability to go before
congress if he desired to do so. Mr..
Wilson ceased using his wheel chair more
than a week ago and it was said that he
would be able to go to the capital with
out the aid of either his wheel chair or
q cane.
Senate and house leaders have sought
from the White House as to
whether the president will receive this
year the committee usually appointed at
the opening day of congress formally TO
notify him that the legislative body was
in session and ready to receive commun-
ications from the executive but as yet no
reply has been given.
Because Of the presidents ilnes6-sAss
for1nality of committee visit to the
White House was dispensed with last
December and the president notified by
letter that congress was in session. The
annual message then was transmitted to
the senate and house by messenger.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-04
COLBY DEPARTS
ONM|SS|ON To
SOUTH AMERICA
Exchange of Farewells
Feature Reception
by Diplomats.

Washington, Dec. 3.-Bainbridge Col
by, secretary Of state, left Washington
Friday for South America, where, as the
representative of President Wilson, he
will pay an official visit to the govern
ments of Brazil and Uruguay, and an
unofficial visit to Argentina.
Before his departure on the presi-
Dental yacht Mayflower for Hampton
Roads, Mr.. Colby met the Latin-Amer-
lean diplomatic corps and they accom-
panied him on the Mayflower, moored
at the navy yard. At the meeting in the
Pan-Ameriean union, there was an ex-
change of farewell addresses between
the secretary and Beltran Matthew, the
Chilean ambassador, and dean of the
Latin-American ENJOYS, and at the dock
personal farewells were exchanged.
Mr.. Colby will reach Old Point Com
fort about o'clock Saturday and will
transfer to the battleship Florida at
about 10 o'clock. The voyage to Brazil
will begin two hours later. While the
secretary is at Hampton Roads Presi-
dent-elect Harding will arrive there
aboard the liner Pastores from Panama
but it is improbable that the secretary
and Mr.. Harding will meet, as the
president elect plans to go direct to
Newport News.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-04
FITNESS
To TRY REDS
BASIS Of APPEAL!
Personal Prejudice, Bias
Is Charged in Socialist
Affidavits.

Washington, Dec. 3.-An attack on the
eligibility of Federal Judge Kenesaw
Mountain Lands. who presided at their
trial, viii form the basis of an appeal
to the supreme court of Victor L. Berger
editor of the Milwaukee Leader, and four
other Socialist party leaders, now under
conviction of having violated the espion-
age act. The briefs were filed Friday in
preparation for arguments. which, on
the governments motion, have been ad-
vanced to the calendar for next Monday.
Those convicted with Berger were
Adolph Germer, national secretary of the
party: William F. Kruse, editor of the
Young Socialists magazine; Louis Eng
dahl and Irwin st. John Tucker. Sen
tences of twenty years Imprisonment
were imposed on each
The certificate from the court of ap-
peals sets forth the contention Of the
appellants that Judge Lands was in
error in presiding after an affidavit of
prejudice had been filed against him.
and a change of venue had been refused
Judge Lands WAS accused in the affi-
davit of holding "a personal bias and
prejudice against Berger, kruze and
Germer," shown. it was asserted by~re-
marks attributed to the Judge prior to
the trial describing his personal dislike
of all Germans. Berger, kruze and
Germer are of German or Austrian ex-
traction, the appeal stated.
The government brief denies the ac-
curacy of the remarks attributed to the
Judge which were made to a prisoner
after conviction on a charge involving
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-04
DRIVER Of SUPPOSED
WHISKY LADEN CAR
IS SHOT To DEATH
Party of Unknown Men Hold Up
Car Near Border, Kill Driver
and Seize Booze.
Special to the Daily Tribune.

nptCial W the Ldily IElpuue.
Havre, Dec. 3.-Shot by men who are
said to have claimed they were federal
officers, Jack Harden of Lewistown, was
instantly killed shortly after last mid
night on the road between Havre and
the Canadian line Harden. with r. G.
kilbourn, also of Lewistown. was driving
towards Havre In Hudson automobile
which, it is understood here, was con-
veying whisky
The assailants Of Harden, of whom
kilbourn Is sure there were two and
possibly three, drove up alongside the
car and started shooting. The car
swung off the road, whereupon Kill
bourne noticed that Harden was help
less and he finally succeeded in stopping
the car. The attacking party is under
stood to have come up. removed the
liquor from the car, and then ordered
kilbourne to keep on going" He
reached Havre with the body Of his
about 2:1O a. m. and noti-
fled the sheriff and coroner Harden
was well known around Lewistown,
where it Is said he tended bar before
the state went dry.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-04
NR|TER,|NSP P|RER
OF NR|CHTS IN
AVIATION, DIES
James Means Ideas and
Visions Are Realized
by Brothers.

Boston, Dec. 3.-James Means, pio-
neer in aviation, whose writings inspired
the Wright Brothers to the interests in
flying that developed the first practical
plane, died at his hom,a here Friday
skais 4asaeass and sraaiens Of the possibilities
of aviation were set out in the Aeronau-
tical Annual, which he founded and pub
lished for several years in the '90's.
He was supported in his views by Pro-
fessor Langley and by Octave Chanute,
who contributed to his columns the re-
suits Of their researches
1t was in the Annual that the Wrights
found their inspiration. according to a
speech by Orville Wright in this city
four years ago, when he paid high tribute
to the services to aviation of Mr. Means
Mr.. Means was shoe manufacturer,
with shops at Brockton and this city.
He retired in 1892 and thereafter gave
much of his time and attention to de-
velopment of flying.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-04
Grand Jury Indicts
Nominee, and Election
Officers i'm Pittsburg

Pittsburgh, Dec 3-The federal grand
jury here Friday returned many indict-
ments in connection with the last pri-
mary election in the Thirty-first congress
sional district Among the indicted arc
Charles Anderson. member of the city
council: Magistrate r. J. Sullivan, Re
publican candidate for the congressional
nomination, Edward r. Kenne and Ber-
trard McKenna
Among others named by the grand
jury were all the election officers In five
districts.
The indictments were not returned un-
der the federal corrupt practices act but
under section 10 of the federal criminal
code which prohibits conspiracy. oppres-
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-04
ENGLISH SEEK TRUCE IN IRELAND
ISREPORT OF LONDON NEWSPAPERS:
LLOYD GEORGE ANXIOUS FOR PEACE

London. Dec. 3.-Recent rumors of
important forces working for the con-
clusion Of truce in Ireland preliminary
to permanent peace in that island are
revived by some newspapers here. Sug-
gestion is made that definite measures
Of conciliation are being initiated.
A member of the house Of commons
Thursday asked Premier Lloyd George
whether in view Of the approach Of
Christmas. he should not try to bring
about a truce and the premier answered
he was quite as anxious as the nues-
tioneer to see murder in Ireland ended
and would not have waited for the 6p-
proach Of Chri stmns to make efforts il
that direction"
II have repeatedly said" Mr. Lloyd
George continued. that I am prepared
to take any steps that will lead to peace
in Ireland"
The supposed movement il linked By
newspaper writer's with the visit to Ire
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-04

more than three per cent to the total
cost of the finished product, even with
out any increase in efficiency.
There is now surplus labor supply
to make easy and feasible the trans
ition to a shorter working day, he added.
The long stretches Of toll have been
abandoned in European plants, but 15O,-
600 men still work II hours a day in
the American steel industry, he said,
while in some departments the seven
day week still exists.
The expense Of changing would be
slight, Mr.. Drury thought, adding that
financial and operating difficulties is
nothing compared with the human aAa
civil values involved.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-04
UP TO PEoPLE-cohsrANTIhE.

Lucerne. Switzerland. Dee. 3.-For-
mer King Constantine Of Greece, after
learning of the contents of the note of
the allies directed to the Greek gov
ernment made known through his chief
adviser that he did not wish to say or
do anything which would be in the ma
ture of influencing or interfering with
the free expression of the will of the
Greek people in the plebiscite to be held
next Sunday.
Constantine, according to his adviser,
has taken the position of 'let my peo-
pie decide whether they want me
back" and adopted policy of hands
off"
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-04
8-HOUR DAY I'm STEEL
INDUSTRY ADVOCATED

New York, Dec, 8 Declaring
economic necessity exists for the -
hour day in steel plants and advocating
substitution therefor of the three shift
system, Horace b. Drury, recently of
the industrial relations division OF rhe
United States shipping board, Friday
night reviewed his three months of in
yestigations Of the industry before the
forum of engineers and public officials,
The forum was conducted by the Ameri-
can Society Of Mechanical Engineers and
other technical organizations.
Mr.. Drury said he had visited 20
American steel plants already on an
eight houg basis, and found changing to
the three shift system could not add
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-04

Window Washer, Un-
like Rich Scion, to Buy
Auto With Windfan

Maiden, Mass, Dec. 3.-WiIliam
r. Hansen, a ianitor, was telling fei-
low employees at drug store here
Friday what he would do with the
million dollars that Charles Garland
of Buzzards Bay has refused. when
a posfman gave him a letter that
told him he was heir to $3.50, 600.
He will accept the money, he said,
unlike Garland, but he will stay at
his work of washing windows and
sweeping floors SO that he will have
something to do. Between times he
Intends to smoke good cigars and
have an automobile to take him out
into the country for week ends.
The estate, according to Hanson,
was that of James Moore, an uncle,
who died several years ago, leaving
the property in trust for the use Of
his wife. with instructions that at
her death 1t should be divided amonq
seven relatives, one of whom was
Hanson.
Mrs. Moore died recently.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-04
Three Montana Banks
Join Ninth District
u. s. Reserve System

Minneapolis, Dec. 3.-Admission Of
three banks to membership in the ninth
district federal reserve system was an-
nounced by the bank Friday. the com-
hined capital of the new member banks
being $350,ooa. The banks admitted
were the Metals Bank l. Trust Co., Of
Butte, with a capital of $30O.OoO, and
a surplus of 100000; the Lima Nation
al Bank. Lima. Mont. with capital of
$4,000. and the Farmers. State Bank
of Worden, Mont, also with $4,000
capital
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-04
FIUME SITUATIONLESS
GRAVE, SAY OFFICIALS

Rome. Dec 3.-More optimistic views
regarding the situation at Fiuine ore
vailed early Friday in political ciscles,
the belief being entertained that sat
isfactory solution would be found of the
problem presented by the refusal .of
Gabrielle DAnaunzio to make the acts
OF the tiume government and the DISPOSAL
OF his forces conform with the treaty
of Rapallo.
.@rhe news from Fiume is becom,ng
reassuring." War Minister Bonomi said,
at late hour Friday night The sit
uation has improved and peaceful SOL
ution is virtually sure. and perhaps not
far distant"
The chamber of deputies Friday night
appointed special commission comnris-
ing representatives of all the constitu-
tional parties to 60 to Fiume in an ef-
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-04
Montana Industrial
Court Law Planned
for New Legislature

Topeka, Kan, Dec. 3.-Members of
the legislatures in four states-New York
West Virginia. Indiana and Montana
have recently written Governor Allen that
they expect to introduce bills at the
next sessions establishing a tribunal to
settle industrial disputes, modelled on the
Kansas court of industrial relations.
This was announced at the governors
office Friday.
In at least Il other states, the gov
ernor was informed, similar bills will be-
introduced.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-04

fort to convince D'Annunzio that tha
highest interests of the mother country
required his submission to the Adriatio
settlement with the Jugo-Slays,
Although newspaper and other com
mentators now are freely declaring that
the present attitude of D'Annunzio can
hardly be regarded as the highest form
OF patriotism, praise for the previous
acts of the soldier-poet ia general, Ia
being felt he was the principal factor
would have been unsatisfactory to Irsl-
ian opinion. With this feeling prevail.
ent. the attack which D'Annunzio is
making with his usual vehemence upon
everyone in disagreement with him ara
receiving little or no attention, and all
In authority from the king down are ig-
noring his denunciations. and appealing
to him to prevent serious complicationN
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-04
IS CAUSED
AMONG CABINET MEMBERS:
STERNER MEASURES H|NTE|
People Must Conform
to Wishes of Allies, Is.
Statement in Note.
Constantine Pursues the
Hands Off" Policy.
According to Adviser

London, Dec. 3.-(By The
Associated Press. )-The allied
supreme council Friday publicly
announced it would withdraw
financial support from Greece
should former King Constan-
tine be returned in the plebis-
cite of Sunday, and considered
territorial reprisals should he be
enthroned. The council also de-
cided the allied premiers should
meet fortnight hence to dis
cuss conditions as they exist
after the Greeks register their
choice in the plebiscite.
Vigorous Warning
Briefly summarized, the position of
the allies is that they want to warn
the Greeks vigorously that their gov
ernment must conform. to great ex-
tent. to the wishes of the allies. end
that if the admonitions in Thursdays
note and Fridays statement relative to
withdrawal of financial support are in
effective. the allies are prepared to take
even SkFfHtE hedSuItSs WHICH were UlS-
cussed Friday.
As the Sevres treaty has not been
ratified it is within the power of the
allies TO modify it. and they are keep
ing this fact to the fore. at least as
regards Smyrna. It is known that some
of those at the conference today ex-
pressed the belief that Smyrna would
he--safer. from the allied standpoint. in
Turkish hands than in the hands of the
Greeks under Constantine. The wish
was expressed however, not to go so
far ms to threaten the Greeks. before the
plebiscite, with retaking part of the
territory allotted them under the Sevres
treaty.
Plan Another Conference
While the premiers are in accord that |
the sternest measures should be taken !
if Constantine IS returned. They have |
not agreed on what stand TO take if the |
Greeks choose Prince George for their |
king. In anv event, thew consider an
other conference soon viii be necessary |
10 decide what shall be done if Constan-
tine wins. or what steps shall be taken
f the Greeks vote otherwise.
Saturday the conference will discuss
German reparations.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-04
Russ Planes, Armored
Cars, and Truck Sent
Turk National ARMY

Constantinople. Dec. 3.-The Turkish
nationalists having received from the
Russian soviets 50 airplanes, 20 ar
mored cars and numerous motor trucks
are concentrating their forces on the
Ismid and Smyrna fronts for a great Of
fensive against the Greeks, dispatches
received Friday say.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-04
| NEVER DONE It
CHESTER CRIES AFTER
ETHER TREATMENT
Laughing Gas" Is Used to Make
Alleged Slayer
Talk.

Kansas City. Mo-. Dee. 3.--Dennis
Chester, charged with killing Miss Flor
ence Barton, talked Friday for the first
time since he was returned from Nabra-
ska, but only after having been given
laughing gas'' combined with ether. On
coming out of the influence Of the anes-
thetic the accused man cried:
"Oh, Godl Let me talk | never done
it | never killed anybody"
Chester has been in state resembling
coma until Friday. The ether expetl-
ment win be tried again Saturday. hos
pital attaches said.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-04
SWAT FLY NOW, AVERT
PLAGUE NEXT YEAR

New York, Dec. 3.-One pair of flies
effectively swatted now will avert the
possible plague of 324 100000 potential
descendants next autumn, it is asserted
on posters circulated Friday by the Mer-
chants association of New York City
which launched a vigorous fly swatting
campaign.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-04
cARINEr Is SURPRISED.

Athens. Dec. 3.-The note sent BY the
British. French and Italian govern
ments to Greece Thursday concerning
the possible return of former King Con-
stantine to power and the relations be-
tween them and Greece in such an
event, caused CONSERVATION here. 1t
came as a complete surprise to the
Greek cabinet
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-04
Ham and Csc;
Pie Sc a Cut, Is
Portland Menu

Portland, Ore, Dec. g.
Ham and" back to Is
cents, two eggs any style, Is
cents, are some of the new
prices announced by a re-
staurant here Friday. Pie
cuts at 5 cents instead of 10,
was another prewar figure
announced.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-04
CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURE
PROBE TO CONTINUE,

Washington, Dec. 3.-Authority to
continue Its investigation into campaign
expenditures until next March 4 will be
asked Of the senate by the committee
headed by Senator Kenyon of Iowa,
which has been conducting such an in
quiry since last May.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-04
Minimum Wheat Price
at Terminals Is Urged
to Relieve Situation

Sioux Falls. s. D., Dec. 3.--A COM
mittee of bankers representing the
South Dakota Bankers association Fri
day sent telegram to United States
senator's and congressman from this
state urging legislation for the fixing of
q minimum price at certain terminals
for surplus grain on hand at the end
of the crop year. The bankers derlar-
ed that the proposed extension of credit
would not meet the present crisis.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-04
Heart Stirnulants
Conserve Empress
Fast Waning Life

Doom, Holland, Dec 3-(By The
Associated Press s.)-Hypodermi iniec-
tons of heart stimulant are being re-
sorted to daily II conserve the fast
waning strength &of former Empress
Augusta Victoria OF Germany
Constant watch is being kept at her
bedside and hope for her recovery has
been abandoned. although it is believed
she may linger until particularly
severe attack ends her suffering and life.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-04
u. S. FREIGHTER AGROUND.

London. Dec. 9.--The American freight
steamer Eastern Tempest from Hango,
Finland. November 27. for Philadelphia
Ia aground off the Danish coast, accord
ing to word received here Friday. A
salvage steamer has been sent to her
assistance. Tba latest reports said the
crew was taking to the life boats.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-04
ARMY PLANES UNSAFE.

Washington, Dec 3.-Every army
aeroplano purchased during the war viii
be rated as unsafe for flying by July /.
next, according to the annual report of
Major General Menoher, chief of the air
servicas
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-04
REPRISALS ARE MADE FOR
KIDNAPPING OF CAPTAIN

London. Dec. 3-Disorders in Fer
moy. county Cork. ireland. yesterday.
are said in dispatches to the Daily Nail
to have been in reDrissl for the k!dnaD-
ping Of former Captain Frendergast and
two other men In the village of Fermoy
Wednesday night. A drapery shop was
set afire and the proprietor was thrown
into the River Blackwater
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-04
Thugs Rob and Bind
Man to Vestibule
of N. Y. Central Diner

Ashtabula. Ohio. Dec. "A man Civ
ing the name of r. G. Kargner OF Cleve-
land, was found bound gagged and tied to
the vestibule handles of New York
Central sleeping car when the train stop
ped here early Friday, Kargner said he
was robbed OF S120 by thugs in Buffalo,
who then bound. gagged and tied him to
the vestibule.