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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-05-07
Says Germany
'BComing Back .
Herr Mayer Decidedly 0ptl-
mistic as to Conditions
East Of the Rhine.

PARIS, May 7.--U. NJ sl--Germany
has reached and passed her lowest point
and has now begun the upward climb
which IL destined TO place her once
moro among the foremost nations OF the
earth. according 20 Herr Mayer, Ger
man charge d'affairoH IN Paris. who has
just returned from a trip TO Berlin.
Herr Mayer returned from Germany
with decidedly optimistic view OF con-
ditionE east Of the Rhine.
Germany has passed her lowest point
and IA now coming back" ho said.
Coal production has been resumed on
a large scale and has now reached
the point whore II was before the Kapp
revolution. Our train service has been
greatly improved and there Is n marked
better spirit among the workers"
Herr Mayer declared that he informed
Premier Millerand that II would be im-
possible for Germany 10 decide until
next year the amount she 10 able 10 pay
the allies annually Under tho treaty.
Parliament has adopted a new taxa
ton program, but II ls impossible 70
estimate the amount of revenue Il will
bring In before II is collected at the
end OF the financial year. II IL uae-
less. according 10 Mayer 10 expect that
Germany can reach the point of fullest
production until the allies fix the total
amount OF her indebtedness
We are rnndY to pay all we can. but
Il Ia not possible TO state the amount"
he said.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-05-07
ANARCHISTS GAIN UPPER
HAND; DISORDERS OCCUR

Rome. May Anarchists have gain
ed the upper hand In several districts
IN Italy. and disorders have occurred.
especially In lseghorn. where the ex-
termista invaded the chamber OF Ia
hor and committed acts OF violence,
Police and military forces were COM
pelled 10 Interfere and In the melee two
persons were killed and more than
thirty wounded.
RAILWAY men have refused 10 allow a
train to leave Bologna lntil 800 car
bincers on their way to Niareggoia were
taken from the cars.
The strike OF peasants In the lower
districts of the province OF Verona is
becoming grave, owing to the violent
measures taken by strikers, Peasants
who refuses to join In the strike are re-
ported 10 have been shot and strikers
are accused OF starving cattle ana
threatening death 10 proprietors. SIX
thousand strikers are alleged to nave
Invaded nelds, setting fire TO standing
crops and spreading terror among ihe
inhabitants who already are suffering
from lack Of food. .,.,..,.
Governmental authorities are taking
energetic steps md arc dispatchinB
troops with machine guns. TO all dan
gerous points.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-05-07
KEEPS Way OPEN
FOR HIS FLIGHT.
Carranza Ready for Any Emer-
geQCy, Even to Fleeing
of Country.


Agun Prieta. Mexico, May I'd. N.
S.)-~President CarranZa Is keeping open
way for his escape from Mexico
should circumstances develop to make
his flight from the country necessary, II
Is evident from reports reaching liberat
constitutionalist headquarters at Her
mosillo today. 1t is disclosed by these
reports that the Mexican president has
ordered another reorganization OF his
forces in both the Vera Cruz district
ing his son-in-law. Gen. Candido
Aguliar, in supreme command of the
forces In both sections.
Latest reports from rebels in Mexico
City declare that conditions lin the ma
tional capital are growing worse
hourly. Wire communication between
Mexico and Vera Cruz has been cut.
it is stated. Reports of many new ad-
ditions to the rebel ranks OF former
Carranza supporters were received hene
today.
In Sinaloa, the Gomez brothers have
repudiated Carranza and have offered
their powerful support to Gen. Angelo
Flores in the latter's attack on MaZat-
Ian. From other sources comes the
news that the state of Nayart is now
under the domination OF rebel forces.
Revolutionists in the state of yalisco
Tula.. and captured the manufacturing
city OF Tecolotalan, another dispatch
states
At Guadalajara, Col Barajas, rebel
commander, has taken possession of the
electric light plant and kept the city
in darkness four nights, the federal
commander refusing to obey an order to
attack him.
One report adverse to the rebels re-
ceived was that Col. Maycotte, a rebel
leader, was sent to Mexico City a pris-
oner after an unsuccessful attempt to
bring abouta coup similar to that which
succeeded at Juarez. Col. Gonzales also
was taken prisoner while attempting
to swing the federal garrison at Nuevo
Laredo to the rebel standard. today's
advices state.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-05-07
BANKS OPPOSE LOAN TO
R. RS FOR new CARS

Washington, May 7.--Bankera called
before the senate Interstate commerce
committee today did not agree with the
testimony OF railroad executives yester-
day that the government should loan
$500, 900. 900 additional to the roads tor
new rolling stock They said no great
part OF the S6t0.0OO0 900 which the rail-
road presidents estimatedkto he neces-
sary for new equipment TO relieve pres
ent congestion could be raised from the
public.
Jerome G. Hanauer OF Kuhn, Loeb
& Co, New York, chairman OF the
committee OF investment bankers, sug-
gested that instead Of making addi-
tional appropriations for cars, congress
extend the period OF the 100000, ,Ooo
loan already provided for the roads
money be used In the betterment Of
terminals and perhaps In the increase
OF motive power, and that the ROADS
be 40 managed as to expedite the move
ment OF cars and reduce 10 "a mini
mum requirements for new equipment.
Chairman cumminH asked the oplil'
ion OF the witness on plan OF giving
government guarantee for the pay
ment OF interest and principal on sums
borrowed by the railroads Tor new
tThe securities issued would then sell
entirely on the credit OF the govern
ment," Mr. Hanauer replied, and car.
rying a much higher rate Of interest
would BADLY affect the value OF liberty
bonds and all other outstanding obllga'
tions OF the United states. lnvestorl
would naturally sell the securities ol
lower yield to take the higher ones. u
addition this would make II impossiblt i
for railroads 20 borrow money for theil
other needs on their own credit"
Mr.. Hanauer and y. II. Allen. OF Lee
Hlgginson a. Co, OF New York, wht
followed him, said the income tax had
crippled the investing power Of 'wenlthS
people. Securities are now salaple onis
In smaller units, Mr.. Allen said, and
very largely those people who have haa
their earnings very greatly Increased
are now acting aH people do when they
FIRST get money-spendinE II In luxuIlef
and pleasures rather than attempting
to
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-05-07
SOLDIER WILL OPPOSE
SELLS FOR CONGRESS

Bristol. Tenn. May 7.-.tspeeial)-
Lieut.. Carroll Reece Of Butler has an
nounced that ne VIII enter the August
primary as candidate for the nomina-
lion Tor congress at the hands Of tho
republican voters Of the First congress
eional district He will he opposed by
Congressman sam " sens VINO 70
candidate Tor the nomination, Lieut..
Reeco is a veteran Of the late world
war. having taken part In several real
battles. such as Chateau Thlerry.
Neunr, Argonne forests and ST. Mihiei.
lie has a splendid soldier record, hav.
ing been cited several times for bravery
and awarded the distinguished service
medal CroiN de Guerre ana the distin-
guished service cross. Vie u graduate
of Carson and Newman college At JET
fernon city Indications are that the
race viii he close ono between Lieut.
served the first district IN congress
since the death OF Congressman Walter
Bfowniow.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-05-07
MARRIED DAY AFTER
HUSBANDS DEATH
Millionaire Society Woman Of
Chicago Weds in San
Diego.

Chicago. May 7.--U N. Sion the
day following her husbands death at
Miami. Fla, Mrs. Helen Prindiville
Grimm, Chicago society woman and the
widow of George Francis Griffin, prcsl-
dent Of the Griffin car wheel company
and reported to be n millionaire was
married at San Diego. Cal, 10 Lieut.
Commander Paul Henry Bastedo, U. \.
NJ, according to kilograms reaching
Chicago today.
Grifiins funeral has not yet been held
The services are scheduled for Monday
at Boston, For several months prio, 10
HIS death, which occurred suddenly on
Monday at the conclusion OF n yacht
Ing trip, his wife had been suing him
for divorce, demanding custody OF their
throe children. Her marriage 10 the
naval officer was reported to have been
performed on Tuesday.
News of the marriage Mt San Diego
came az a complete surprise TO the
brides friends.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-05-07
BOLSHEVIKI STRENGTHEN
RESISTANCE AT KIEv

Warsaw. May TIA P)---Bolshevik
troops flghting In the defense OF the
city of Kiev have strengthened their
resistance considerably during the last
twenty-four hours. The battle for the
possession of the city still is raging.
according TO latest advices,
The fighting is said to be particu-
larly severe northwest of the city,
where the bolsheviki are using artillery
stationed just behind the front line en-
trenchments. other heavy guns are
stationed in the bridgehead territory
there and are directing q heavy flre
against the attacking Polish and
Ukrainians.
II is assumed the soviet army is
bringing up artillery from east of the
Dneiper river. as shell ire Is gradually
increasing as additional pieces are
placed In position. Railroad and high
way bridges In front of Kiev were de-
stroyed by the retreating bolsheviki
but they are being rapidly repaired by
the poles.
Polish gains are reported along the
Dniester river further south. Ukrain-
ian forces are driving southwark toward
Odessa and are reported 10 have cap
tured the village OF Kamionka.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-05-07
MOSCOW SAYS ENGLAND
WILL PARLEY WITH REDS

London, May 7.--Great Britain is on
the eve of negotiations with soviet Rus
STA, a Moscow wireless message today
asserts.
Earl Curzon, the British foreign Sec
retary, the message says, has for
warded to NJ Tchitcherin, the soviet
commissary for foreign affairs, a dec
laration in which direct conversations
with Gen. Wrangle, commander of the
remnant OF the Russian volunteer army,
are proposed.
These conversations 1t is declared,
are desired by Great Britain in order
that definite negotiations may be begun
concerning the cessation Of the bolshe-
vik advance into the Crimea and Brit
ish officers would participate in the
negotiations.
M. Tchiteherin, continues the mes
sage. replied that the soviet govern
ment WAS prepared to meet the desire
expressed in the British communication
and to enter into negotiations with the
British government,
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-05-07
FEDERALSATVERA'
CRUZ JOIN REBELS
Johnson Won't Accept
U. 5. Vice-Presidency

Washington. May 7.--Senator John
son, OF California, mas supplemented the
authorized statement OF two weeks ago
by one Of his campaign mpnagers. Rep
resentatlve Nolan. Of California. that in
no circumstances would he accept a
nomination for the presidency. by
making a formal and direct statement
to that effect himself.
Senator johnson has issued the fol-
lowing:
Under no circumstances will ac-
cept the republic nomination for the
vice presidency. II Is amusing TO me
that tho men who are suggesting me
are most horrifiad at tho thought OF my
nomination for the presidency"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-05-07
Sonora RevoIutioniSts Also
Gain by Revolt Of Garrison
at Nuevo Laredo.
HOLD PAN-AMERICAN R. r.
Western Union Refuses All
kilograms for Southern
Zone---Wires Cut.

Washington, May TIA. P.).--The
FEDERAL garrison At Nuevo Laredo
Y the state ot coahulla Just across
the border from LAREDO, Texas.
has revoIted and Joined the sonora
movement according 20 authorities
advlces reaching Washington today. 7
Tho federal garrison at Vera Cruz
revolted yesterday and left the city.
The state oovernTent o. vera Cruz
the city OF Vera Cruz. u also was
reported that the Pan. .AemrIean
railway from Touala TO tho ouate-
mails border 10 In the hands Of the
revolutlonIsts.
Laredo. Tex. May 7--Sixty mounted
Mexican couetom guards at Nuevo
Laredo mutinied Mt midnight last night
declaring for tho Sonora revolution and
after an exchange OF shots with fed
eESi troops iiSd y the direction ,Ss q
Rio Grande, according to an ofiicial an
nouncement by Mexican consul Garica
this afternoon.
4 military train carrying 400 cavalry
with mounts and fun equipment would
inforce the loyal forces in Nusvo
Refuses Message.
San Antonio. Tex. May The
Western Uuion Telegraph company an
notnced at noon II would not accept
telcgrnms for points south OF Neuvo
Laredo and Piedras Negas. opposite
Laredo and klagle Pass. Texas. repec-
lively No explanation was given.
Cut Wire Communication.
San Antonio Tex, May T.--A report
considered reliable reached here at
noon that Mexican revolutionary forces
had captured Lanapasas. just south Of
Nuevo Laredo, had cut wire communi-
cation to the south and were holding
up 4 train en- route from the border 20
Mexico City, The rebels we're said to
he en- route from the border 10 Mexico
be on route TO Nuevo Laredo where,
the report said. the federal forces would
hurrender
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-05-07
|F G. 0. P. WON'T
DEMOCRATS WILL
Question Of Making League Of
Nations Campaign Issue
Depends.
FIELD AGAINST WOOD

Washington, May IA, N. S)-If
the republicans at Chicago do. the
democrats at San Francisco won't,
and II the republicans won't, then tho
democrats will. Such is tho admitted
pre- convention political policy of the
followers OF President Wilson,
That the league OF nations Will be
the paramount issue OF the campaign
is by no means certainty. II all de-
pends. M
should Hiram Johnson win the
nomination at Chicago. the democrats
az San Francisco. II In said. will select
a standardbearer as much like Wood
row Wilson as they can find and make
the fight on a strictly league or no
league basis.
on the other hand, should Herbert
Hoover find the colors OF his party
tied to his lance at Chicago, the
league OF nations would assume far
less Importance as a campaign issue,
for the line OF demarkation between
the Hoover and the Wilsonian point
OF view would be much too faint for
the average man In the street to see
or care about Domestic issues would
almost surely take precedence. for II
is now considered a certainty that the
democrats at San Francisco Them
selves will go on record 40 favoring
treaty reservations which do not null
lify," just as President Wilson has al
ready done. And campaign audiences.
both sides agree, could scarcely be
made fighting mad over the difference
between this kind of reservations
equally subtle.
While the strategy of the democrats
is to wait for Chicago. then to make
their plans accordingly, the problem
is, what will happen at Chicago? Each
republican old guard candidate has
proved a disappointment in the state
wide primaries. ard Maj. Gen. Leon
ard Wood. not an old guard man, will
have pretty much the field against
him at Chicago.
Sharps here say Hiram Johnson is
the key TO the situation. Old guard
leaders have decreed that he shall not
get the nomination. They say he can
have the vice. presidential nomination
" he lilses--they are even begging him
TO accept it---but TO the international
News Service he said: Frankly and
categorically. ! will not accept the
nomination for vice president"
Today folks are asking; win John
son be able 70 break down the old
guard opposition at Chicagoi tlf not.
then what? win he bolt7 VIII he
agree TO a compromise candidate ?
And viii that candidate be an "rre-
concilable." or will he be OF lodge
or Hoover type%
The democrats are expected 10 mako
no move until after Chicago, where an
swersSto these questions viii be found.
Then their platform. candidates OF the
campaign VIII be fashioned accordingly.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-05-07
LATEST INDIANA RETURNS
GIVE WOOD 5,947 LEAD

indianapolis. Ind, May. 7..-complette
unofficial returns from all Of Indiana
s.ssI precincts give Mai Gen. Leonard
Wood a plurality of b.ga7 votes over
Hiram johnson In Tuesdays prtmnry.
The unofficial count is. Wood. b,776.
Johnson. 79.s29; Lowden, 3i,lis; Hard
ing, 20.sis.
Returns. complete with the exception
O. fourteen precincts IN Switzerland
county. give Warren +. Mccray, repub-
hcan candidate for governor. majority
OF 1901 over his two opponents,
Complete unofficial returns from s6 81
the 92 counties give Dr. e. u, McCnl-
loch democrat for governor n plurality
Of 25, 252.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-05-07
PROTEST RECOGNITION RI
BY U. S. OF RED RUSSIA

New York, May THE national civic
federation through ite president. Alton
II. Parker. announced today II had
filed with President Wilson a protest
against recognition OF the soviet SOW
ernment OF Russia and had telegraphed
all prospective presidential candidates
asking them 10 define their position on
tho subject. Tho telegrams were
signed by hundreds OF prominent men
and women.
The federation declared tho inquiry
was urgent because one presidential
candidate already hsd stated that the
United States war coming 60 point
where there would be no other course
to pursue than recognition Of the soviet.
Candidates were asked 20 support the
fodcratlon'a stand against recognition.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-05-07
ALABAMA 7. P. A. MEET
LARGELY ATTENDED
Visiting Delegates to Hunts
vile Warmly Welcomed
by Mayor.

Huntsville, Ala, May 7.--( Especial y
With probably two hundred in attend
ance from all parts OF Alabama at the
opening session, the annual state con-
vention OF the Alabama T. P. A.. began
here today Joseph J. Bradley acting
as master Of ceremonies. Welcome ad :
dresses were made by ex-Mayor r, Il.
Smith and Mayor Henry Chase. The
kins Of the national organization, I. H.
Louise Of Montgomery and other rep
resentatives of local posts. The morn
ing session was purely social.
1t will be shown by the report OF Sec
retary Mabry that the Alabama branch
has gained larger percentage In mem
bership during the last year than any
other state branch.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-05-07
FRENCH LEAVE ClLlClA
Only Armenians Now Defend
Hadiin Against Turks.

New York. NAV THE French have
retreated from Cilioia and may entTey
evacuate northern syria, ACCORDING 70
a dispatrh received here today by the
near east relief from Dr. James l.. Bar
ton. It's representative In Consthnu-
nople.
HadjIn, which has been besieged ~
Turkish forces for more Than a monlh,
noyy Is Attended only by Armenian
troops. the dispatch added. The Armc-
mans are defending Aintab against as
sauits which began May ], and gll me
French have retreated from the city
excepting a small force left 20 guatu
college buildings Many residents are
leaving the city.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-05-07
DIXIE DRYGOODS MEN
TO MEET HERE in 1921

Dallas. Tex. May 7.-Chattanooga
Tenn. was selected as the 1921 con-
Vcntion city and A. T. Dosser. OF Knox :
vile, Tenn. was elected president az
Nc concluding session here yesterday
~ tho annual convention of the South
sr Wholesale Dry Goods association.
Other officers elected included II: J.
schwartz. OF New Orleans. first vice
president, W. G. BarnweH Alianta
"a second vice. president: W. II.
Scr,bern Richmond. Va. treasurer.
md \. II Johnson. Richmond, secrc-
The association went on record As y %
-,osiug the excess profits tax IN iis
,tn- Tho cNress profits tax. u was
fJrci1red ia resolution adopted IT, The
.,rinary cause OF the existing high
rast OF living
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CLOTHES WITHOUT PROFIT

Topeka, Kan, May An old osIst,-
lished Topeka clothing store today ad-
four days would be sold without pront
to the store. r. T. Haskncy. state
fair prize commissioner, win audit the
books Of the store TO ascertain whether
tho suits are sold AZ cost.
''Let retail clothiers take dehniee
stand against awaiting prices" said the
proprietor. "and manufacturers viii be
forced to reflect"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-05-07
ARMY POSTS ORDERED TO
AID CIVILIAN FLAG DAY

Washington. May T. orders that Flag
day, June II, be made day OF special
ceremony. TO encourage friendly reIa-
tlons between the army and civilians,
were issued today by Secretary Baker
Commanding officers were directed 10
offcr az full participation as practicable
Dy their commands In special programs
arranged by communities adjacent TO
posts. camps or Etatipns, Where no
programs are Arranged the commanders
VIII undertake 10 provide them through
cooperation with the civil authorities,
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-05-07
ANOTHER FEDERAL JUDGE
UPHOLDS LEVER FOOD ACT

Columbus. Ga. May THE Lever
food control act was held constitutional
by United States Judge s. s. Sibley.
here today in overruling demurers IN
pany of Atlanta and w. A. Albright, it's
president, recently indicted by the fed
eral jury for alleged profiteering IN
sugar.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-05-07
DECIDE TO ACT ON KNOX
PEACE MOTION MONDAY

Washington. MAY 7.-Decision to
hiring the republican resolution 70 end
the state war with Germany and Aus
tria before the senate Monday Tor con-
tinuance consideration until final dis-
posal. was reported today by the senate
republican steering committee. 4 vote
on adoption Is expected within three
or four dayF
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CHARGES CORNER" in
NEWS PRINT PAPER

Washington. May 7.-Charges Of a
corner" in print paper were made to-
day before the senate committee tnves-
tigatins the paper shortage by Cortland
Smith OF New York. president of the
American Press association MI Smith
testified that print paper manufacturers
were in q conspiracy to regulate both
production and prices.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-05-07
CALDERON SLATED FOR
PRESIDENT OF MEXICO
That Is, if the Revolution Is
Successful in Overthrow
ing Carranza

FL Paso, Tex, May 7.-Revolutionarv
leaders stated today that If they sue
ceeded in overthrowing the Carranza
Fernando Iglesias Calderon
probably will be named provisional
president OF Mexico. pending the cleo
tions. in which Gen. Ohregon is expected
to win. Calderon is an attorney In
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-05-07
LABORERS FORCE WAY TO
COUNCIL--DEMANDS MET

Mullngar. Leinster. Ireland, May T.
Two hundred labdrers forced an entry
into the council chamber today where II
discussion was in progress on the ques-
demanded that direct Instead Of con-
tract labor be secured. After free
fight the council complied with the Ia
borers' demands.
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MUST PADDLE OWN CANOE

london, MAY IN Berlin dlHphIVU 70
Inc London Times says II seems prona ,
hle that the whole question Of nnnnclai
arraneements with the Hohenzohcth
family will be allowed TO drop. NJ the
prusgian assembly shows no incnnh-
tior, 10 bring II forward again for ois-
cussIon. The dispatch says that the
oniy course open 70 former Emperor
William therefore Will be action ~ 'he
rpnrfH
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SHOULD BE NO MORE
BREAKS. SAYS WOOD.

New York May There
should be no more breaks in
the republican party. Mat.-Gen.
Leonard Wood declared today be-
fore the Leonard Wood Four-by-
-Four club. an orga nizatipn of in
dustrial workers. He pleaded for
a square deal for labor. declar-
ing that % nor cent. of American
labor WAS ns square as a die and
wants 70 run straight.
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Showers, Says Billy 'POssum

I wonder II MI.
Edwards. he OF
New Jersey fame.
thinks he can get
anywhere playing
the bootleFgers
gsIne7 / wonder "
he thinks the peo.
pie of the good old
u. s. A.. are pay
ing any attention
10 him or what he
has n say Well.
they are not and
they won't, and
they'll aiw a y n
Hpurn. anybody