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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-03-26
POSTPONE VOTE
TILL NEXT WEEK
Suffrage Forces Plan Fill
buster to Prevent Action
on Measure.
BOTH SIDES CONFIDENT

Dover, Del, March 26-Agreement
to postpone voting in the Delaware
legislature on the woman's suffrage
amendment until next week, was
reached today by republican leaders
in charge of majorities in both SEN
ate and house.
Plans for a senate vote today We're
date tentatively fixed by the repub-
licans for a vote in the house.
Dover. Del March 26.-Plans for
disposal of the resolution to ratify
the woman suffrage constitutional
amendment were uncertain when the
Delaware Legislature reconvened to-
day. The struggle of suffrage work.
ers and antagonists reached a climax
with the time for voting and the re-
suit, both in doubt.
over night gains in strength were
claimed by the suffragists, but con-
fidence of the opposition was indi-
Gated in plans of representative Nc
Nabb, democratic leader in the house,
to call up the ratification resolution
Immediately. Suffrage forces were
DICDdItu W liliDuSlCI dlnSl IL NOlc'
Developments in the senate were
equally dubious, suffragists and OPP
ponents both claiming a majority.
Senator Walker, in charge of the ra-
tifcation resolution, said he felt
confident it would be adopted, but
other suffrage workers did not share
his optimism and counselled delay.
With the fight at high heat and
q 1gT tAn nich
Monday a vote in either house before
next week was doubtful.
United States Senator Ball is di-
recting the fight for ratification.
The amendment will first be called
up in the senate where suffrage has
a small majority 1t will then go to
the house where it is considered Ger
tain of death. Twenty of the thirty
five members of the house have
signed a bipartisan agreement to
vote against it.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-03-26
CHARGES CONSPIRACY TO
CAUSE WILSON'S DEATH
John Sharp Williams Accuses
Those Who Fought Rati-
fication of Treaty.

Jackson, Miss. March 26.--Ad-
dressing "A joint session of the Mis-
sissippi legislature this afternoon,
Senator John Sharp Williams de-
clarcd ut was tho deliberate purpose
of those who fought ratification of
the peace treaty TO protract the ill-
ness and bring about the death OF
President Wilson"
Senator Williams declared histo-
.Tlana Will brand dhe present tinao as
tho "period of the great conspieary''
by which the league of nntiuns was
defeated IN the United States senate
do you blame me-" he asked, "tof
saying that | would rather he q dog
and bay at the moon than to spend
one minute IN the senate after tho
expiration OF my term Of office"
Throughout tho long and heroic
tight the president has made for life,
Senator Williams said, the partisan
republican press" has not uttered one
word of sympathy. lilo declared the
period of great conspiracy started
even before ono syllable OF the league
of nations was put on paper, that Il
started in Washington with the an ;
nounComent that tho president would
head the peace delegation to Paris.
ut was engineered" Senator Will
Hams said, by n lot OF cheap two
by four politicians, call them
that because that Is what they are.
| caro- not how high their station"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-03-26
AFTER MAN HIGHER UP IN
new YORK GRAFT PROBE

New York, March 26.--Further
action by the grand jury ifvestigat-
ing alleged vice grating" by mem-
bers of the New York police depart
ment was awaited with keen expec-
fancy today following a statement by
Assistant District Attorney James Il.
Smith last night an official higher
than third deputy commissioner,
Alfred Drum Porter" recently in
dicted would be indicted at an early
date
Mr.. Smiths assertion was made in
the course of an answer TO charges
filed with police Commissioner En-
right by Inspector Dominick Henry,
commander of the fourth, or ten
derloin" district. to the effect that
Mr.. Smith himself had sought pro-
lection for certain dsorderly resorts
and through an Intermediary head
offered to enter into a partnership
with the inspector in the sale of pro-
lection to gambling houses and other
disorderly resorts.
Characterizing the inspectors
charges as wholly false, Mr.. Smith
declared that they had been made
at the suggestion of "a higher police
oflicial' whose pet he said Henry
was, and asserted that the higher
up" would be indicted He said
evidence against Inspector Henry
also had been sumbitted to the grand
jury.
When he was reminded that there
were few police officials higher"
than Deputy Commissioner Porto,
Mr.. Smith said:
u realize that fact. This statement
of Henrys pleasos me very much.
1t is what ! have been looking for.
This will start the real big scandal"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-03-26
GUSTAV BAUER'S
CABINET QUITS
Interparty Deliberations for
Reorganization of German
Government Fail.
SCHEIDEMANN TO FORE
Unexpected Attacks on DR..
Schiller Add to Dissension
Among Socialists.

Paris, March 26.-- (Havas) THE
German cabinet headed by Premier
Gustav Bauer has resigned, accord
ing to message received here from
Berlin today.
Schiller Attacked.
Another Associated Press dispatch
from Berlin says thar the inter-
party deliberations Friday looking
to the Reorganization of the Ger
man government Eas been fruitless
up until Z o'clock this evening. I'm
expected attacks on Vice Premier
Schiller and increased dissension in
the wing of the socialist party led
by Philip Scheidemann, former
chancellor featured the day.
An international News Service
dispatch from London says that the
announced personnel of the new
coalition cabinet of Germany has
been withdrawn by the government
as a result of the protests of the
labor union workmen, said a Central
News dispatch from Berlin this
afternoon.
COALITION A FAILURE
An international News Service dis.
patch from Berlin says that the new
coalition cabinet OF Germany has been
wrecked before entering office. As a
result OF the bitter opposition for or
qanlzed labor the government withdrew
the list OF appointments announces
yesterday, and Foreign Secretary Mus
Ter was commissioned to form new
government.
lie met with great obstacles and had
I,I lie aft
The government Is attempting to
move troops from Bavaria and other
parts of Germany into western Prussia
10 give battle to the reds, but Is meet
ing with great obstacles. The railroad
men threatened to renew the strike If
the government attempted TO send
troop trains into west Phalia. The red
leaders i'm the Ruhr district are now
said TO have 1200 900 armed mon.
Bauer Not to Have Post.
1T IL probable that Gustav Bauer,
chancellor in the old ministry. will
not have n post In tho new cabinet.
He already bYs informed President
Ebert that he could not serve on ac-
count OF the hostility from various
Well-founded accusations that the
government would fail to carry out all
of the radical promises made TO the
workers was the chief cause for the
downfall OF the new ministry.
Herr Legien, head of the German
trade unions, has loomcd UP as n pow
erul political figure. His strength and
prestige arise chiefly from the powerful
strike weapon which he controls.
Owing to Demands.
An Associated Press report from
Copenhagen says that owing 10 the de-
mands OF the German trade unions for
an Investigation Of the attitude towaro
the Kapp government OF DR.. Schiller
the vice premier. and Herr Gessler,
slated for the ministry of defense. the
list of members of the proposed new
cabinet made public yesterday has
been withdrawn, according to n Berlin
dispatch to the Berlingske Tidende.
The formation OF a cabinet and the
meeting of the national assembly. the
message adds. have been postponed.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-03-26
DEMOCRATS JOIN IN
PROSECUTING FRAUD

Detroit. March 26.--The democratic
state central committee Of Michl-
gan will gladly Join Gov sleeper In
the prosecution of any person con-
ncctcd with the democratic campaign
Of 1918 who may have transgressed
tho law. Thad y. Preston. chairman
Of the committee Informed the gov
Crnor today.
Mr. preston's statement was con-
tnincd IN letter 90 Gov. Sleeper re-
plying to an interview quoting the
executive M suggesting federal
investigation OF the expenditures In
Henry Ford's behalf In the senatorial
campaign.
The letter asserts the sworn state
mcpt of receipts and expenditures by
the committee shows a total OF $685.
2sf expended In the campaign for all
state and congressional candidates
and Mr. Ford's candidacy. Besides
this sum there was expended Si.S75
by tho Ford for Senator commit
tee" Mr. Preston adds. The letter
concludes with tho assertion that II
the governor believes any laws were
violated it is his duty % initiate an
investigation.
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.hem go to the bat II they want to-
Pomerene Aoreeg


There certainly should be some law
to regulate the big expenditure OF
money in presidential campaigns" Sem
ator Pomerene. democrat. of Ohio. said
i'm supporting Borahs measure.
1T has been said I am attacking
Wood only Borah said 'f am not .
] am giving Wood. Lowden. Hoover or
any other candidate an opportunity 20
deny that stupcndous sums arc being
contributed to their campaigns br mon
conventions to insure political results
Borah declared that for cvcry vote
cast for Wood and Lowdcu in the re-
cent south Dakota primary $40 was
contributed for campaign purposes, ac-
cordinE to Information tclcEraphcd him
from that sttac-
Senator Sterling. republican. Of South
Dakota. said he resented the reflection
cast by senator I3orah on the electorate
OF that state. STERLING said the infer
cncc could be drawn from BoraHs
statement that each vote cast for Low
den or Wood i'm South Dakota was
bought for SO.
- didn't intend 10 convey that in-
ference" Horah said
IN ropitipC 90 Borah Senator Moses.
republican. of New Hampshire. one or
Woods campaign managers. said:
81 do not deny that money g. heinr
spent in behalf Of Cen. Leonard Wood.
but ! declare this money is being cN-
pended lcritimately and necessarily"
The verbal clash between Moses and
Torah ended. Horah's bill being referred
90 the senate Judiciary committee.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-03-26
COX CHARGES TREATY
DEFEAT TO CONSPIRACY

Chicago, March 2s.--Speaking last
night before the iroauois club, demo.
cratic organization, on the subject
Good Faith IN Government. Gov
James Nj Cox, Of Ohio, democratic cam
didate for presidential nomination,
charged defeat OF the peace treaty 20
"A senatorial partisan conspiracy and ad-
vocated iuuking most OF our institu-
tions devoted 10 war"
Tho governor also deprecated alleged
hysteria over bo-callod bolshevism and
urged protection against running 70
any extreme. lie advocated repeal OF
the excess prohts tax and abolition of
federal inheritance taxes, and IN their
stead the lcvying OF small TAX on The
volume Of business done. such tax.
he declared. would neither tend 70
create excessive prices or be a harden
some matter Of collection"
Discussing the senate'a failure TO
ratify the peace treaty. Gov. Cox saids
Upon that body win descend either
condemnation or approval because IT'S
responsibility cannot easily bo denied
for the state OF affairs world-wsde.
Though charge and counter charge
had been made. the governor said. u
is easy TO recall the bad faith exhibited
carly In the controversy. dissenting
group OF senators violated every pre-
cedcnt maintained throughout the years
in an cftCrt TO vent personal spleen and
political spite"
The action OF certain senator's In OBJ
tniulng "a copy OF the peace treaty and
publishing Il in advance OF it's preScn-
tatlon 20 the senate by the president,
GOV Cox declared. tells the unpreiu-
diced person that thosa who prevented
tho f0rmalixing OF peace began their
warfare against the league OF nations
without patriotic impulse"
The excess proht tax which he ad-
vocated be repealed was declared to be
- considerable factor In the high cost
oi living
Approximately half Of the 81 00o. 000.-
600 required 10 operate the Eovernment.
he said could be obtained from a tax
of from TO ~ per cent. on the volume
Of business done by any concern. Such
tax. he said. would b. neither cause
nor niihi for excess prices"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-03-26
TWO TRAINMEN KILLED:
ROYAL PALM WRECKED
Fireman and Engineer Meet
Death Near Macon-Pun-
mans OVerturn.

Washington. March 26.--Engineer
Bond and Fireman II. Il. Tidwcll, of
Southern railway train No. 10, were
killed early today when the train mp
parcntly ran into an open switch near
Adams Park. Ga, and the engine and
three sleeping cars overturned. South
crn railway headquarters here an
nounced today. None of the passengers
were seriously injured
Passengers Escape,
Macon. Ga. March 2G.-Engineer Eli
Bond and Fireman A. 6. Tdwell, both
Of Macon, were killed early today when
their engine on the Royal Palm limited.
northbound. on the Southern railway,
turned over near Adams Park. ten
miles south OF here Three Pullman
cars also were dcrailed None OF the
passengers was injured. II is believed
the engine struck On open switch.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-03-26
BRITISH OPPOSE
PARIS PROPOSAL
Sees No Need for Intervention
by German Troops in
Ruhr District.
FRENCH NEEDING COAL
Italians Also Fear Movement
of Allies Might Stir Up
Worse Disorder.

Paris. March 26.--Q. N. S.)--Eng
land, in her reply to the French pro-
posaI for safeguarding allied inter-
ests in the Ruhr district Of Germany
processes to see no need for inter-
vention by German government troops
against the reds, in view OF the fact
that an agreement has apparently
been reached between the Ruiz
workers and the German govern
ment, according 10 the Journal today.
The French proposal. put forward by
Premier Millerand. provided for the
occupation of Frankfort and othe'
German towns in western Prussia
by French and other allied troops 20
insure the withdrawal of the reichs
wehr after the Spartacists there were
dispersed.
The reported reply of England Is
contrary to persistent reports that
have been current here to the effect
that both Great Britain and Italy
favored the Intervention Of German
trict to restore order.
trict to retsore order.
The French proposal was first sub
mitted to the council of ambassadors,
but the diplomats refused to accept
the responsibility for a decision and
referred the matter TO London and
Rome The British and Italian gov
ernment were said to be 10th 10
accept the French suggestion for
fear the movement OF allied troops
into the Rhineland might stir up the
Germans and result in gerater dis
orders, with the final overturn OF the
Ebert government.
The French insist upon a speedy
solution in view of the acute coal
shortage and the necessity of get
ting fuel from the Ruhr district un-
der the terms of the peace treaty.
No Action Taken.
Paris. March 26.--(A. P)-The al
lies have not as yet given or refused
permission for German regular troops
to enter either allied zone of oc-
ounation or the neutral zone to the
east established by the treaty of Ver-
sailles. according to semiofiiclal in
formation today.
What has been done by the allies.
IL is semiotliclally stated, is TO rcacs,
an agreement MS to the guarantees
TO be demanded from Germany IN
case she decides TO engage in mill
tary operations in the zones IN ques-
tion. Eventual permission for her TO
do so will depend largely upon her
previous acceptance Of the condi-
tons,
According 10 tire same source.
there is no further question al inter-
allied iniorxnution - 1he Ruhr d,11
ItrIct ana tHt lnbFesk lon prevails q
onioiai cirSies that there win n
hesitation on the part of fhf s. cl
mans themselves 10 engaEe in uusk "A
ations there under the conditions the
allies will impose,
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-03-26
'WESEL HOLDING
AGAINST REDS
Minister of Posts Returns to
BerIin-TeIIS of RevoIu-
tionarieS' Failure.
MUELLER SUCCEEDS BAUER
Will Follow New Cabinet to
Follow Berlin Ministry,
Now Withdrawing.

London. March 26.--A. P0--Min-
lister of Posts Giesberts has returned
to Berlin from the Ruhr region, He
confirms reports that Wesel is still
holding out, despite n bombardment
this morning by the revolutionary
workmon according TO a wireless
message from German capital.
Mueller for Task.
Berlin, March 26.--(A, PD--Dr,
Herman Mueller, the foreign minis
ter in tho Bauer cabinet has been re-
quested to form a new cabinet Il was
unotficially reported today.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-03-26
CANADIAN SOLDIERS
DEMAND $1,000 BONUS

Montreal March &c Canadian cx-
service mon want a bonus from the gov
orrmcrt ranging from o minimum of
81 600 Go % maximum of S.. 500. accord b.
ing 60 the resolutions adopted last
night Of the annual convention of tho
Great War Veterans association. Of
Cnuudn
The resolutions call upon parliament
90 take immediate action because Of the
serious dinicuitIss confronting the sul-
diers iu their efforts TO ro-oHfahiish
themselves Tho soldiers also asked
thnt dependents or beuchclnries Of mon
killed receive lump sum equal 10 the
amount the soldier would have re-
coivcd up 10 the signing Of the armi-
sticc.
Dominion Secretary Treasurer Mac
Ncill Informed tho delegates that the
proposed bonus would cost the govern
mcut f2i oOn. 900. lie said the present
government had dcclHrcd itself against
an ludiscrimlnatc cash bonus.
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REVENUE AGENT SHOT
BY UNKNOWN NEGROES

Roanoke Va. March IS Bands ot
,fficers with pinodhounds searched un-
successfully an uight for two uuidcuu-
fed negroes who held up r. NJ. Cuney,
Ir.. Internal revenue agent. on street
here late last night and shot and Sc
Nereiy cut him with n razor when ne
refused Co put up Dis hands. The
search continues today. while Codey Is
iu u local hospital with chances Of re-
.puNcry rsrariei doubtful this morning.
Killed As Suspect.
Richmond. Va. March SCI ".
King. chief special agent ~ the Chcsa-
prake ,H ohio railway here, was ad-
Vised hy telegram from Gladstone. Va,
This morning that Special Agent How
or, was fired upon last night by a ne
gro who answered the description ~
the man who shot tWu LNuehhurE de-
trctnss. ana that brakeman and
InWrry returned the nre. Killing The
suppressed dtsuefHln.
4 reward Of $500 was offered ss'iy
foIs. Tor the apprehension cf tte ulau
who shut Detectives Mann and Wbev-
Deg sf Lynuhburs.
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SCHOONER LEAKING

Boston. March 2G The Charleston
navy yard today received q wireless
message to the effect that tho schooner
Dorothy Palmer, anchored of Great
Round shoals channel Was leaking and
would sink In twelve hours The coast
guard cutter Acushnct was sent TO her
assistance.
Struck Rocks.
Seattle. Wash. March 2G.-Thc
steamer Spokane, bound from south
eastern Alaska for Seattle. struck the
rocks IN Wrangie NarroWH during n
snoWstorm. Two compartment tanks
arc rcnOrlcl IcakInE
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OFFERS THRONE
TO KAISER KARL
Regent of Hungary Assures
Charles All Ready for HapS-
burg'S Return.

Geneva. March 26.--(A. Pad
mlral Horthy the regent OF Hungary,
has secretly but officially offered the
Hungarian throne to former Emperor
Charles, with the assurance that
everything has been arranged for the
return of the Hapsburg monarchy,
with the consent of the majority of
the population, according to infor-
nation from Pranglns, where the ex-
emperor lives.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-03-26
GERMAN WORKERS TO
RENEW GENERAL STRIKE

London. March 26-The workers at
Berlin have decided to renew the gem
oral strike according TO the Berlin corr
respondent OF tho Exchange Telegraph
today. The German trade unionists are
alleged to have taken the stand that
numerous arrests OF labor leaders by
the government military force breaks
the strike settlement agreement.
The Exchange Telegraph states that
eleventh hour difficulties may prevent
the ratification of the new German cab
met"
CThs new German ministry was TO
have been ratified by the German ma
tional assembly today.)
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IRISH BANKER KILLED

London. March % Magistrate Allan
Bowl who presided at the Inquiry into
'hr itlsh tltHa wHs shot and irstn1tiy
kiued outside the Masonic club in Duh
Dublin today
The Irish bank Investigation was held
to Inquire into the disbursement 90 al-
o. ei SLIM fein funds
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Cold, Says Billy 'POssum

$ stands Tor
Schneider who
wants 20 be- trus-
tee. W stands
for Whitaker.
who SAYS that
hon iH q stands
for Bush. who'd
be sheriff again:
s Etand dH for
$ M IL b. who's
eckiug this
same end ~
stands for IIud
low. who's also
in this race. n
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NOMINATED BY WILSON

Washington. March 2e.-The pre&i-
dent aent the following nominations 10
the senate this afternoon:
To be secretary Of embassy or le-
cation. class four. Edwin {. Wilson. Pa
latka. Fla.
To be assistant surgeon genersi-at-
large. public health service Surgecn
Leslie L. Williams
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BLOCK GASOLINE PROBE

Washington, March 26.-Immediate
action on the Dyer resolution for a spe-
cial investigation into advances in the
prices Of gasoline and fuel oils was
blocked TODAY by the opposition Of Rep
resentative Mann, Of Illinois The fed
eral trade commission is directed to
make this Investigation 10y the resolu-
bN the house Judiciary committee.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-03-26
TWO GOVERNORS WON'T
AID SUFFRAGE CAUSE

Baltimore. Md, March Ed n.
SIN answer TO inquiries by a Bal
timore newspaper the governors of
both Vermont and Connecticut have
replied that they will refuse to call
special sessions of the respective
legislatures to act on the federal suf-
frage amendment.
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ATTACH CARS ENGINES

Patterson. y j.. March 27.-Forty-
seven locomotives. valued az nearly a
half million dollars which were built
Tor the Russian imperial government.
were attached here by court order in
favor Of tho Marine Transport service
company, Of New York. The COMPANY
brought suit aEainst Nicholas Roma
non. cK-Czar of Russia. for recovery
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SWISS GERMAN BORDER
SUFFERS FOOD SHORTAGE

Geneva, March 26.-Towns along the
Swiss-G German frontier are calm, but
railroad and telegraph conditions are
chaotic, and food is growing scaroer in
southern Germany. Many wealthy Ger
man families. after much trouble in
securing passports, are crossing the
forced to return to Germany within
twenty-four hours, however, and be-
cause of the exchange rate must pay
high prices for food secured in this
country
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stands for Howell. WHOM get the tax
assessors place; W stands for win.
and ! wish they an would. NJ stands
Tor me. who'd vote for them an &c
could.
Tho weather Fair tonight aud
SATURDAY colder tonight continued
cool SaUfdat.
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LOST AND FOUND

NECKPiECE-B Brown fox. lost. ore ssc
lu head. between postoffice and sixth
81. or on T. ChattanoogA car. Re-
turn News office. or phone NJ 1889
Reward
STOLEN-k-5 reward for recovery Of
6-paszenEer Ford auto. 1890 model.
license Tl6t0 Tenn. motor No. As4f-
-ls- stlf-starier. electric lights CaH
MaEley A. Semmes. 1903 Chestnut ST.
or phuue NJ Soi-
so EEW ARD fer return of rraVelln-
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Mouiay nlEht on Brosd st. k=tWeeu
seventh and Eighth. NJ questicrs
asked w A. Rice. IS Rsitery piace.
Main i1ts
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