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Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-19
LEAGUE OF NATIONS HAS
 COMPLETED ORGANIZATION

Geneva, Nov. 1S.-(By The A P)- In a somewhat agitated situation tonight the league assembly completed its organ ization by the election of six vice presi- dents. who, wae the six chairmen of the committees elected yesterday, form a sort of executive committee Of the assem- ply. The non-European nations, for whom much solicitude was shown yester- day. had no. complaint to make, as they obtained four vice presidents instead of the three they had asked for.
 These were: Viscount Ishii, Japan Honorio Pueyrredon, Argentina; Sir . George E. Foster, Canada and Rodrigo Octayio, Brazil. The other vice presi- dents are H. A. Van karnabeck, Holland and Dr. Euard Benes,, Czecho-Slovakia.
 Picturesque features of the session were furnished by Baron Hayashi, head of the Japanese delegation, Dr. Fridtpof Nan sen or Norway, Gustave Ador, ex-presi- dent of Switzerland, and the leading members of the Brazilian delegation.
 Baron Hayashi, usually a nimpassive observer of the proceedings, attracted at- tention when he arose to ask the dele- gates to Vote for Viscount Ishii, Jap anese ambassador to France, if Japan was to have a vice president
 The whole assembly looked on with great interest when, after MT. Ador, who | l tional Red Cross had graciously replied to the remarks of pr. Nansen regarding the Red Cross. The explorer rushed ur side aisle with characteristic steel trar l action to grasp NJ. Adors hand in a handshake so warm and real that the sen timent was communicated to the spec l tators.
 A curious result of the first ballot fo1 l vice presidents was a tie between Rodrl ! noko | for foreign affairs, and Dr. Gastoa Ds I Cunha, the Brazilian ambassador tt France, for sixth vice president. While l the assembly was discussing the propos 1 ed vote for the remaining vice president {, an animated discussion proceeded al thu | Brazilian bench, each candidate insisting | that he be allowed to withdraw in favo | of the other. A second ballot was taken
 however.
 As an act of courtesy Giuseppe Motta president of the Swiss confederation, wht | had delivered the address of welcome
 was elected honorary president of thu 1 first assembly of the league.
 Rumors which had been current al week that certain combinations had beel I formed to carry pre-arranged pro grammes through the assembly wer Il denied today from two sources. NJ l iPueyrredon. for the Argentine delegation ! sald that IL was aDSolutely untrue so Ia as Argentina is concerned that the Soutl American republic were in an understand Y ing with other neutrals to force the ad mission of Germany into the league. The British dominions representative
 made it clear that they were here to rep resent their particular dominion withou
 reference to sister dominions or mothe country.
 All the delegates appear to be satishe
 with the progress made in the Secessar
 preliminary proceedings, the work hay
 ing been gone through with a minimum
 of friction, and they expect the final re
 suits to satisfy all the friends of tn
 league.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-19
HARDING's OPTIMISTIC LETTER
 TO AMERICAN MINING CONGRESS

Denver, Colo, Nov. 1S.-Despite 8 trying period in which national policy and aspiration have been misnterpreted and misjudged," the United States is sound and secure" and the .world's mainstay and hope" President elect Warren. c. Harding declared to Bulkeley Welles. of Denver, president of the Amer ican Mining Congress, in a letter which was read tonight at the annual conven- ton of the congress. 'l
 He also declared that he was anxious to take counsel with such men as would attend the congress in outlining. the poli- cies of his administration.
 Senator Harding's letter follows:
 Hon. Bulkeley Wels, President Arneri-
 can Mining Congress, Denver, Colo. {:
 My Dear Wells: T have to thank you for your invitation to the 23rd annual convention of the American Mining Con gress and to express my regrets that it will be impossible for me to accept My regrets are the more keen because your meeting will bring togetier a body of men with which 1 am anxious to take counsel in outlining the policies of the next administration. I am aware of the difficulties that confront the mining in dustry of the country and would be glad of the opportunity to familiarize myself with some of the details.
 
 presently be brought to realize that the tendency to reaction and industrial de- pression is only momentary. Not only is our own country sound and secure. but it is the worlds mainstay and hope We have been through a trying period in I whic hna;ional policy and aspiration have been misinterpreted and misjudged | We lrvae now had convincing demon | stration of the real attitude of the Amer ican people, and it will not fail to re- assure both our own people and the rest of the world, which so greatly needs oul steadfast support and aid. A mighty eff | fort will be required of us, to meet the demands that recovering world will i'm | pose In no direction will these demand. be more pressing than in supplying those | necessaries of life and reconstruction that must come from the richness oi | American mines. With wisdom and de | liberation such as We hope to secure bI dint of enlisting the aid of such expert authorities as your own organization rep resents, 1 believe we shall place oui country and it's industry once more ol the high road of prosperity and success To that end you may be assured that ev cry energy and effort of the new admin istration will be directed.
 Please be good enough to convey t the congress and all it's members the as surance of my pleasure in receiving you invitation, and of my wish to serve yor in common with every other worth { American interest.
 } Most sincerely yours, } WARREN c. HARDING,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-19
WOULD PLACE BODY OF HERO
 IN CRYPT IN VICTORY HALL

New York. Nov. 1s-Removal from France of the body of one of the uni identified American soldiers killed in the war, for burial in memorial crypt in Victory Hall-New York citys war ne- morial to be erected in Pershing square will be asked of Secretary of War Baker and Secretary of the Navy Daniels to- morrow by committee representing the Victory Hall Association. The commit teed headed by General George w. Win gate, president of the association, left tonight for Washington to submit it's request.
 Secretary Baker will be asked to grant permission for the removal of the body from it's burial place in France and Secretary Daniels will be asked to give his approval for the use of United States warship for transportation of the body. to the United States
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-19
N. Y. RAILROADS MUST
 MAKE RATES UNIFORM

Washington, Nov. 1S.-Railroads in New York State were ordered today by the interstate commerce commission to make effective passenger fares and bag gage charges for transportation within the state similar to the advanced charges authorized for interstate traffic
 The commissions order was made on complaint of the New York roads that the state commission had refused increased passenger and baggage rates on intra- state traffic in conformity with interstate advioes Charges rauired by state au- thority to be maintained in New York weer found '.unduly prejudicial to inter- state passengers and shippers, unduly preferential of intrastate passengers and shippers, and unjustly discrimina tery against interstate commerce. The commission's order beconsss effect, i've an er before DeeS IS, ugeA net les than live daSs' Aetiea
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-19

New Orleans, Nov. 1s.-Sober thinking and an abiding in the republic during the critical period of the war reconstruc- ton were asked of the American people today by President-elect Harding in an address delivered here iupst before he sailed for a three weeks vacation vog- age to the canal zone.
 Some rcverses and disappointments he declared must come as the aftermath of the world conflict. but he predicted con- fidentIy that all of them would pass away again if the people only keep their heads- and hold fast to the old time vir- tues of thrift. honesty and common sense Making his second formal speech since his election, Mfr. Harding spoke in studied terms and with a quiet earnest ness- But ringing through his address was a preddminating note of confidence and unfaitsring faith. --F .
 "A confident America" buttressed by resources never equalled before by any people. and governed by free represen- tzuve- government was the ideal which the president elect declared must be kept In view He said no one desired that the old order should return but he main tained that in building for the new order there must be no acceptance of strange cure-ails and fancy theories.
 The address was delivered at a lunch con of the New orleans Association of Commerce. the central feature of a pro- rramme Of entertainment by which the city sought to show the president-elect that the partisanship of the campaign al- ready had been forgotten. Great street crowds cheered MT. Harding everywhere during his short stay ad to a gathering Of thousands In front of the city hall he expressed his gratitude for the hospi- tality extended him through the south.
 Following the luncheon. MT Harding was The ruest as an informal reception held at the Eiks' home where he was pre- scnted with a gold watch the gift of tho local lodge. His little talk" promised the committee of Elks developed into a fifteen minute address before crowd of several thousand gathered in front of the home
 The president-elect was in New Orlean: about Ave hours He arrived shortly be fore eleven o'clock in the morning iron Point Isabel. Texas. where he spent thu first weeks of his vacation and wen aboard his steamer. the United State' Fruit liner Parismina. shortly after 4 D mL Soon afterward the Parismina start ed on she four day run to cristobal
 Any possibility that the vessel woulC tourh at a Mexic: n port on her wal down. in response 10 an invitation extend ed to Mir Harding by the Aexican gov crnmcnt. disappeared when, the steamship company nitihed the president-clect tha such a stop would carry the Parismihi three days out of her course. She al ready had delayed her sailing one day { wait for the presidential party and as sh carries a number of regular passenger Mr. Harding would not approve. furthe change In plans.
 Besides Mrs Harding and his secre tary. George B. Christian, Jr.. the pres dent-eiect is accompanied by number c friends including Senators Haie. of Main and Frelinghuysen. of New Jersey. Tn
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-19
TROOPER AND MINER SHOT
 IN V. VA. COAL STRIKE ZONE

Charleston, W. Va. Nov. ls.-A state trooper and miner were killed tonight in a gun fight in the Mingo county coal strike region, according 10 a report given out here by the state department of pub lic safety.
 Colonel Jackson Arnold, commander of the state police, who issued the report, said his adv!ces were to the effect that Ernest L. Ripley of Huntington, . troop CT, is the dead officer. He added that the other man slain was a union leaaer named Hatfield.
 State troopers were sent into the strike zone several weeks ago 10 relieve United States soldiers, who weer withdrawn. The federal troops were called into the region by Governor John J. Conwell after nu- merous shooting affrays and disorders had occurred. While the regular army men were in the field the situation was quiet. but since they departed a number of at- Jacks. directed upon coal properties, have occurred.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-19
GREEK PARLIAMENT WILL BE
 CONVENED NEXT THURSDAY

Athens Gov. -1S.-CBy The A. P.) Par liament will be convened next Thursday, and Queen Mother. Olga will then take the oath of regent
 Great Britain has notified :. Premier Rha1lis that 1t will refuse a credit guar antee for a new issue of bonds amount. ing to 4oo,0oosooo drachmas..
 Former officers and civil servants un- der King Constantine are being rein stated, while the Venizelists are resign ing office.
 If the Balkan balance is upset it is an. ticipated here that the Serbs will seize Salonica ~s
 Athens was quiet today. The portrait of Constantine has replaced that of Ven. izelos in the shop windows.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-19
OBITUARY. '' F. Davis Oakex.

New Haven, Conn, Nov. 1S-P. Davis Oakley, former member of congress from the First Connecticut district, died here late today at hotel where he had lived for some time. MT. Oakley was bron in East Millstcne N. J., 50 years ago He was on the staff of the Hart ford Courant for several years and held several city offices in Hartford He. was elected to congress on the republican ticket in 1914 and served two years in the 64th congress.
 Mir Oakley was a member of many fraternal organizations and the Press Club, Washington; the Hartford Club, Hartford the Union League Club. New Haven. and the Thames Club. New Lon den. He had served as president es the Bald Head Club of America. He was a asnd degree Masen: He leaves a widew
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-19
WARNING TO AUToMoBCE
 DRIVERS FOR FOOTBALL GAME

Bostcn,- Nov. 1s.-Ail roads will lead 10 the Yale Bowl at New Haven, Conn, on Saturday, but the autonooile drivers who use them 10 reach the scene of the Harvard-Yale football game will lose their licenses if they drive so as 10 en- danger life by violation of the laws, ac- cording to Frank A. Goodwin, state reg istrar of motor vehicles. In an an nuoncmeent ton ght he said that AIassa- chuse;ts would work With, Connecticut h keeping down acc dents CD Saturday. and l that inspectors would be stationed along the highways ts report all egeRdeEA
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-19
MANY POLISH PASSPORTS
 FOUND TO BE FRAUDULENT

Berlin, Nov 1S.-Investigation here has q solosed that many Polish passports for tie United States, Canada and Mexico were fraudulent and the vfses forged. The disclosures followed the investiga- ton into the recent labor troubles in F elgium, which the authorities there ex- D .essed the belief were fomented by Rus ran agitators. Therefore, the Belgian government instituted an inquiry here.
 Information obtained by the British p passport office in Berlin also led 10 the q scovery that numerous holders of Polish D lssports vised from America were seek i,,s to enter England on the representa- ton that their passage had been paid ol liners from English ports. Forged re- c,.ipts for the passage are said to have b zen shown.
 The letterheads and rubber stamps of .eamship companies have been slosely Initiated.
 The British passports office refuses wis el now for transit through England Uni lt tss the holders produce steamship tick US.
 It is stated that about fifty arrests have been made in Belgium in connec. ton with the fraud, but the Belgian consulate is not willing to discuss the alter in case wholesale arrests should b. necessary. The destination of most ot 1 t,le emigrants who have gone to Bel i um, it is understood is Mexico, iron hich country they think they will bt able later to enter the United States ant i eanada.
 l The undesirability of many persons or i ccount of their political views is knowI 1 to have caused the Belgian concern, fl
 fear that these persons, might show al i Inclination to remain in Belgium. | All the passport offices in Berlin ar,
 exercising the utmost caution, but tn. a lthorities say it is virtually impossible ] eD weed out all the undesirables. William
 offin, the American consul general esti
 hates that about 1,0o0,o 900 persons vii lave passed through European portf l for the United States by the end of tn
 year, a majority of them from Poland.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-19

Washington. Nov. 1s.-(By the A P.) Eye witnesses accounts of reported dis turbances in Ireland connected with the movement for Irish independence were given today at the opening hearings of the commission of the committee of one hun dred investigating the Irish question
 Four witnesses. including Denis Nor gan, chairman of the town council of Thurles, Ireland. and three Americans who visited Ireland recently-John F. Martin, of Green Bay. Wis and two clergymen. Father Michael English, of Whitehall. Mont. and Father James H. Cotter of lronton, Ohio-were heard by the commission. All expressed sympathy for the Irish independence movement and told of violent events which they had seen and agreed that civil processes. ex- ceQt of the provisional Irish republic. were virtually at an end under the rule of the British military forces.
 Mir. Morgan said his home was riddled with bullets prior to his arrest and de- Dortation to England without any definite charges being preferred against him. With 200 other Irish republican leaders, he said. he went on a hunger strike until they were released. He also told of murders" of Irish citizens by the con- stabulary and soldiers, including the "black and tan" forces.
 Father English asserted that British soldiers had confiscated his papers. The military authorities derided his protests that he was an American citizen, he said l and he also told of having witnessed the shooting of Irishman whose body. he said, was beaten into unrecognizable form.
 Father Cotter. a Catholic editor. tod 1 of the killing of a Galway civilian by a British soldier without cause. he said ] The soldier. he said. was seized by anoth- CT civilian and reprisals against the town Allowed an hour later. Soldiers shot up the streets for several hours" he slid. The ae-d 7riast added thu he lay fnr an hour and a half under a window ledge at his hotel to escape the hyinr bullets. The military. he added. later set fire to two houses and fired into q ment was friendly to the republican movement.
 Father Cotter and Mir. Martin. 2 Knights of Columbus official. stated tha sentiment in Ire'and as they found I was vii fly V lnimo l' for independ ence.
 -Sympathies of everyone I met. Cath slice and Protestant. were for fAr re pub,icans." said Father Cotter. The he lief that religious prejudice or difference were involved in Ireland was unfounded he added ss
 There was absolute unanim.ty o
 opinion for home rule" Mir Martin tol, the commission.
 All witnesses said that civil court pro
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-19
MEETING OF KNIT GOODS
 MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA

Utica, N. r, Nov 1S.-Business which is now in a buyers market, must continue in a process of readjustment until lower. price levels are found to put into action the purchasing potentialities of the domestic and foreign markets, Roger H. Williams, vice president of tho National Bank of Commerce in New York told the Knit Goods Manufactur- CTS of America at tonight's session of their semi-annual meeting here.
 Once these lower levels are establish ed, he said, there should be no reason to doubt that We will see an era of grat- flying business activity"
 When that period comes the business man who has prepared and equipped him. self to do large volume of business on a narrow margin of profits, should |i no fault to find with the times, he adGed
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-19
DEAN HAsKINs cRITIcIsEs
 AMERICAN STATESMEN

New York. Nov. ls--Ameriean states= men las behind those Of other nationa, because of their lack of knowiedSe of thc, trend of ''hunanit.es". said pr. Charlcx, Homer Haskins. dean of the Crsduatc School of Arts and, Sciences Of Harvard university. in an address. today at tAs, ept ming session of the tweniy-second ahs aa7l conference Of the Association c.r American Ensversitses The reason sx- signed by nr. Hzsi<ins for what he sad was America's lack of such statfxA-ssl vas because the country had not ,oin<t other nations in promoting lnteIaal4emnA rszeassh. .I- ....T-
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-19
TO SEND MILITARY
 CONTINGENTs TO WILMA

Geneva, Nov. 1S.-(By The A. p Great Britain and Spain will send mili- tary contingents to Wilma to maintain order during the popular consulta tion ot the inhabitants" This announcement was made this evening by the assembly of the league of nations. It was added that the French and Belgian governments already had agreed to dispatch contin- gA1ts thither. There had been no inti- nation here that this action by the as- ssmDiy was impending.
 The communication issued this evening avoids the use of the word "plebiscite' hi connection with the despatch of the troops. When General Zellgouski enter cd Wilma with his outlaw troops some time ago he announced it as his purpose to allow the inhabitants to determine 1 their government.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-19
SCOTLAND YARD IS TO
 QUESTION ". D. VANDERBILT

London. Nov. 1s.-The American em- bassy here vas notified today that Wash in-fon D. Vanderlip California oil and mining engineer. whJ recently was in Moscow. will be closely questioned by the intelligence department of Scotland Yard on his arrival in London if the present plans of the police are carried out. The notification was given as matter of courtesy and Is not given in like cases of lesser importance.
 The interrogation will not necessarily be made with the view oftaking action against Mir. VanderliDs presence in Eng land. it was said. but with the intention of ascertaining exactly what his activities had been in Russia in view of the many conflicting reports published in London Such Interrogation, It was pointed out vould be in conformity with the recently adopted attitude of the British govern uent of discouraging travel between Rus ah and England.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-19
FIRST MILITARY CALL
 OF LEAGUE OF NATIONS

Madrid, Nov. 1S.-The representative of Spain at the league of nations assem- ply at Geneva has informed the govern ment officially that Spain probably will be requested to send troops to Lithuania. The authorities consequently are making preparations to undertake the expedi- tion. They are putting warships in con- dition and organizing forces belonging to the marine infantry for the purpose
 Government officials declare that Spain feels itself honored at being selected to join in tho execution of the task before the league in Lithuania. TlS marine in- fantry, which is a remarkably well dis ciplined unit, will be chosen for the pur- pose because it is in better condition for foreign expedition than any other branch of the Spanish armed forces.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-19
BRITAIN HAS NO INTENTION
 . OF SEEING BLACK SEA PORTS

London. Nov. -is.-The foreign office to- day denied that Great Britain rad any htehtIon Of seixing Batum or other ports rn the Black Sea. as charged in a wire 'ess messagc from Moscow, which said hat George Tchltcherin the foreign min ster. has received information that the British. with the assistance of Georgia, Intend 10 seize the Black Sea port of Baum.
 M Tchiteherin protests to the British foreign minister against the seizure of Eusslan towns and declares that the seiz- urc of Batum would constitute a direct threat against Soviet Russia and it's ally Soviet Aizerbaiian.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-19
FORMER GERMAN EMPRESS
 IN WEAKENED CONDITION

Doorn, Holland, Nov. 1s.--CBy The A. P.l The former German Empress Angus Ca Victoria suffered another severe heart attack last night. and today was in a very much weakened condition.
 The Associated Press was assured at her residence tonight that there Is no immediate danger. but that 1t was deem ed atvisable 10 call Ex-Crown Prince Frederick William to the bedside He arrived here this afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-19
STOCKHOLDERS
 VOTE INCREASE OF CAPITA!

Pittsburgh. Pa, Nov. 1s.-Stockhoid- CTS of the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company, meeting at East Pittsburgh today, voted to increase the capital stock from $75,ooo,oo0 to $l25,- 0o0,000. The directors we're authorized to increase the indebtedness of the com pany by s3o,000, 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-19
PROPOSAL MADE THAT
 CLOTHING BE LABELED

Philadelphia. Nov. 1s.-=John R. Slil- lady. executive director of the National Consumers League in an address before tho annual convention of the league to- day advocated labeiing clothing so that the consumer will know what it is made of. as a step toward lowering prices He ssid he would require manufacturers to label the fabric of cloS just as products act