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The Washington times., 1920-09-06
HARD|NGTALKS
OF j. S. PER|LS
Warns Capital and Labor Not
To endanger Worlds
Best Country"

MARION, Ohio, Sept 6.-The
American economic system, with its
equality of opportunity for all, was
described by Senator Warren G. Har-
ding today as the best in the world
the judgment OF the ages'-and he
sounded a warning to both capital
and labor not to cndsnger the sys-
TEN by abuses and strife.
The Republican candidate de-
livered labor address, his first OF
the campaign, to several thousand
persons. at Lincoln Park. His audi
ence was composed mainly Of work
ers and employers.
Senator Harding reminded labor
that never have wages been so high
as at present. and he declared that
the present scale can be maintained
only ifslabor gives a fun days work
for a full days pay. The menace cf
the present day, he said, is insult
ficient production.
Unionism,. collective bargaining,
and the right of workers to quit
their employment, were indorsed by
the candidate. He deplored the ten
dency toward strikes. however, and
after declaring that compulsory arbi-
tr8tion was not feasible, asserted
that "volitional arbitration is prac-
teal and should be followed in the
settlement of disputes.
To those who came expecting TO
CONTINUED on Page ., Column 1.)
The Washington times., 1920-09-06
ATTACK FOES
Of us. UNION
Federal Employees Open Con-
vention by Scoring Congress-
men and Officials.
Rx staff Correspondent.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 6.-With an at.
tack against more than a score OF
Congressman and officials for their
opposition to legislation for the bet
terment of Government employees,
the fourth annual convention Of the
National Federation Of Federal En-
ployes convened here this morning
in the Planters Hotel.
President Luther c., Steward, OF
Washington, D. c., in his opening ad-
dress and annual report, scored legis-
lators for antagonism to the organ
benefit the Federal workers. He at
Individually.
Senator Myers and Congressman
Blanton. French, Garner, Garrett.
Mansfield, and Rayburn were de-
rounced for leading the fight to deny
the Government employe the right to
organize and affiliate with the Amer
lean Federation of Labor.
Senators Dial, Thomas, Underwood
and Hoke Smith were scored for their
filibuster of the Nolan minimum wage
bill during the closing days of the
last Congress, which delayed the bill
from being enacted into law after
passing the House.
Congressman Wood was fayed for
his alleged failure to keep his word
In connection with the bonus fight
Congressman Mondell also was at
tackled for his stand on this legisla
ton.
Herbert y. Brown, chief OF the
Bureau of Efficiency. was the object
of repeated attack. He was scored for
his stand on reclassiication and fol
his alleged attempt to block retire
ment legislation.
Senator's Smoot and Pomerene were
denounced as enemies to the proposed
reclassif1cation of the civil service.
The convention is the largest ever
held by the federation. More than
200 locals are represented.
Sessions will be marked by mucn
activity in the framing of Legislative
plans for next year. Federation OFF,
Gals declare there is a golden oppor'
tunity for Government employees tC
advance their interests more during
the coming year than at any time In
the history OF the organization.
The Washington times., 1920-09-06
Reporters Can't See
Dry Chief Any More,
Unless They Break In

Prohibition Commissioner Kramer
will refuse to "see" Washington
newspaper correspondents in the fu-
ture. according to the correspondent
of the Baltimore Sun.
This new and rather novel idea for
public officials, he says, was pro-
claimed Saturday by the official sec
rotary to the prohibition commits
sioner. 1t was impossible to verify
the announcement BY statement
from Kramer or to obtain any infor-
nation as to the cause for the edict,
as not only were the newspaper men
excluded from the office, but every
effort to reach the commissioner over
tho. telephone was frustrated by the
sccretary's declaration that the COM
missioner would not see you"
without doubt this is the first pub.
lie Office in Washington where the
newspaper men are not welcomed. IL
Is not difficult to sec Secretary of the
Treasury Houston. II is not difficult
TO interview other members OF tho
cabinet. II is not difficult even to sec
aud discuss matters with a justice of
tho Supreme Court
unul recently it was possible to
The Washington times., 1920-09-06
WILSON'S GIVE RUSS
CHILDREN GREETING
President and Wife Send Note
To Siberian Refugees Through
Red Cross.

President and Mrs. Wilson have
sent a personal greeting to the 1872
Russian children rescued in siberia
by the American Red Cross and
brought to this country for transpor-
tation to France, thence to their
homes.
The message of the President and
Mrs, Wilson was addressed to James
\. Rule, national director of the Jun
for Red Cross and follows:
"Dr. Arson has shown to Mrs. will
son and me your letter TO him of Au-
gust "a and I write to beg that you
will convey TO the colony of Petro-
grad children which has been under
the care of the American Red Cross
Commission to Siberia during the past
wear and is now being transported by
the commission to Brest. France, our
warmest greetings. ] am sure that
you may say to them that the hearts
Of all of the people of the United
states go out in the tenderest sym
pathy and that they will always hope
that their future will be happy
enough to make some amends for the
past.
Cordially and sincerely yours,
EDITH BOILING WILSON,
WOODROW WILSON"
The message was to be delivered TO
the children today at a Junior Red
Cross Day at Fort Wadsworth, N. Y.
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Leaders in The Times
Commissioner Referen-
dunn are given on page 2.

see Kramer on any matter OF public
Importance. That was' during the
early tenure of office in Washington.
He is a man of medium height with
a rather suburban air and very
pleasant disposition. That proves that
the newspaper man has seen him. He
also never seemed to realize that his
official position had become so inn
portant during those days, for when
ever II was necessary to discuss a
matter. he was very courteous and
always willing to serve as best he
could.
Recently, however, the word has
gone around the various newspaper
offices that II was becoming impossi-
bile" to see Kramer. Correspondents
discussed how the office had become
more forbidding than tho Office OF
Secretary Houston. And gradually the
Office has been forgotten in the
shuttle of everyday affairs.
For the third time within the last
few weeks, the Sun correspondent
found Il necessary yesterday to dis.
cuss a matter with Kramer. The ex-
(continued on Page ., Column ~
The Washington times., 1920-09-06

Poland hopes to conclude peace with
Soviet Russia before October I, said
q news agency dispatch from warsaw
today. The Polish cnvoys will insist
upon the boundaries o fthe old Polish
Kingdom for the republic OF Poland,
tho dispatch added.
The telegram quoted Polish officials
as saying that Poland would be
ready to disarm when the rest of
Europe disarms."
Official announcement Is made that
4is71 Russians and $500 Polish SOL
dicrs fed into Germany during the re-
cent hRhting near the East Prussian
frontier.
News was received here that three
British members o fthe inter-allied
commission in Upper Silesia havo re.
signed because they we're unable TO
cooperate with the French. The Brit
.ish commissioncrs were stationed at
sscontinued on Page 2, Column e.
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ENGLISH UNIONS DEMAND
RELEASE OF McSWINEY

PORTSMOUTH, England, Sept. g.
4 resolution demanding the release
OF Terence McSwiney, hunger-strik-
ing lord mayor OF Cork. from Brixton
Jail. was adopted today by the Trades
Union Congress.
The McSwiney resolution rccited
that the Trades Union Congress, rep
resenting 6500,00O workers. view with
horror and Indignation the decision
to allow the Cork lord mayor to die"
All organized labor, the resolution
continued. would hold the government
responsible for McSwiney's death. The
resolution added: such blind stu
pidity will render reconciliation
between Ireland and England almost
impossible.
Down with TOOLS" shouted the
delegates amidst tremendous cheer
ing as the resolution was read.
INSANE POLICY.
I'VE have done everything to pre-
vent this insane policy toward Nc
Swiney," said j. II. Thomas, head OF
the National Union of Railway Work
crs. Thomas read from a statement
by 4. Bonar Law justifying the gov
ernment's policy towards McSwiney
on the ground that the Cork mayor
was a rebel -
"Bonar Law. more than any one
else, has justified Ulster PROVINCES
spirit of rebellion" declared Thomas.
Thomas, in an address opening the
congress, pleaded for an interprsts-
ton of the Versailles treaty different
from the spirit in which it WAS
framed.
TREATIES SEEDS OF WAR.
History shows that the seeds Of
war arc sown in peace treaties" de-
clared Thomas. mo matter whs
gains, the workers lose. Where the
League of Nations has failed the
united workers have been successful
in preventing war. This justifes the
formation of the council of action"
Thomas intimated that the council
of action which was created to in
fluencc the government against go
ing to war against Soviet Russia, Ia
Likely TO take similar measures in op-
posing British war against the
Arabs in Mesopotamia. The Arabs,
Thomas declared, do not believe the
bona flde promises of the British gov
ernment." ~.
The labor leader demanded from the
government bold and clear recogni-
ton of dominion rule for ireland.
Thomas told the delegates that
there is every evidence that the COM
ing winter will be the hardest Great
Britain has faced in many years.
The Washington times., 1920-09-06
LORD MAYOR
SINKING FAST
Government Puts Ban on Re-
ports of His Condition by -
Prison Officials.
NEW POLICY SIGNIFICANT
Wife at Brixton Jail Says His
life FIutters Feeblly
Today"

LONDON, Sept. 6.-Officials at
Brixton Jail adopted a significant new
policy this afternoon when they re-
fused to give out any information
about Terence McSwiney, hunger
striking Lord Mayor of Cork.
"sTILL LIVING"
An official bulletin was issued at 2
o'clock, showing that McSwiney was
still living, but prison officials SAID
they could give no other information
until it had been passed upon first by
the government The official bulletin
said
.McSwiney is much weaker"
1t was reported that the govern
ment plans to hold up further infor-
nation while taking precautionary
measures in the event OF McSwiney's
death.
The following information ante
dates the official announcement: Nc
Swiney appeared this morning to be
nearing the death coma He was
able to whisper few words put
could not move his body. When he
wished his position changed he had
to make a feeble sign with his hand
Mrs. McSwiney visited her husband
earIy this morning in Brixton jail
infrmary. She said he was SO low
and life fiuttered SO feebly IN the
body that ii was impossible to de-
tect any change.
. DIZZY SPELLS.
The Rev. Father Dominic, chaplain
of the prison, said McSwiney had sur
feted dizzy spells during the night,
but he retained consciousness.
!, This is the twenty-ffth day of the
Cork lord mayors historic hunger
strike.
The Washington times., 1920-09-06
Flu Epidemic's Return
This Winter Predicted
By Chicago Health Head

CHICAGO. Sept. 6.-Recurrence of
the influenza epidemic next winter
Is predicted by Health Commits
sioner Robertson in his weekly
health report, and all Chicago wom-
en- who can are urged to enroll in
the Training School for Home and
Public Nursing operated by the city
as an emergency measure should
the epidemic become serious.
DR.. Robertson quotes precedents
to show the disease is recurrent at
thirty-year intervals and runs its
course in four years. He does not
expect the coming epidemic to at
tain serious proportions unless ac-
companied by bad weather and
other unlooked-for contingencies.
The Washington times., 1920-09-06

Gen. Pierre Mskhron, chief OF stan
to General Wrangel, has arrived from
Sebastopol to urge upon the Polish
government "A prolongation OF the
Russo Polish peace conference at
Riga. General Makhron held con-
ference with the Polish chief of stan
and later mot the Russian generals.
who are organizing an anti-Bolshcvik
Russian army to assist General Wran-
gel
II Is expected that several Russian
divisions may be sent to the Crimean
front to fight the reds this month.
General lilsudski. the Polish COM
mander in chief. has gone TO the
southern front. Late advices from
that front indicate that General Blu
denny's Red cavalry army was not
snnIhilated, as reported last week. II
was defeated, but since then has been
REINFORCED.
BERLIN, sept 6.--Polish delegates
will leave for Riga on "wednesday, and
The Washington times., 1920-09-06
RAIDS AVERT
PLAN TO KILL
U. S. Agents Frustrate Many
Deaths by Roundup Of Com.
muniSt TerroriStS.
CLAIM FIVE CONFESSED
Bogus Money Plant, Firearms,
and $4,000 in Loot
Discovered.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.,, Sept. g.
Twenty men seized by Department OF
Justice agents are in Jail here To-Day,
and officials declare their arrest frus-
,trated a,plot to wreck the Diamond
Special train of the Illinois Central
Railroad, murder the passengers,
and rob the mail car. Five of the
men are said to have confessed, re-
vealing details of the plot.
TRACE PLOT TO CHICAGO.
As result of the confessions they
claim to have obtained, Department
Of Justice agents today are seeking
others believed to be involved. All or
the men under arrest, 1T is declared,
are members of the Communist
Party, and the authorities claim that
the plot will be traced to Chicago
headquarters of the party.
Obtaining of money for the cause
and the striking of terror into the
hearts of the Capitalists" are motives
for the plot, said to have been given
byi ithose who confessed
The plan, government officials al
legged, involved the binding OF signal
man, removal of the spikes from the
rails, the looting of the train after 1t
had been wrecked, and finally destruc-
ton of the train by fire.
During the raids a complete ceun-
terfeiting OUTFIT for making dollars
and half dollars was found; twenty
fve pounds of 20 per cent dynamite,
seven automatic pistols, and six auto
matte machine gun rifles were cap
tured. Typewriters, comptometers'
Automatic accessories, and other loot
valued at $4,000, alleged to have been
stolen in recent robberies here, also
was ercoycred.
The FIVE men who are said to nave
confessed are Joe Cznatt, Peter Ma
lcsk, John Knoa, Steve Tusik and
John korndski.
The Washington times., 1920-09-06
TlSH SHUT OFF INFORMANT ABOUT MSW|NE\
FIGHT ON LEAGUE
TO BE- STAGED
IN GENEVA

GENEVA, Sept S.-PublicatOn
of q new journal, with n policy OF
open opposition to the League OF
Nations, will he attempted here
in November next, when the first
meeting OF the league is held here.
The projected publication is
sponsored by intellectuaIs OF Nari-
Gus countries who are against the
Treaty Of Versailles.
Doubt is expressed, however,
that the local authorities will per-
nit the publication TO appear.
The Washington times., 1920-09-06
REFERENDUM
UP TO WILSON
Times Vote on D. c. Commits
Sioner Sent to PreSi-
dent Today.

The full certified result of The
Times referendum on the District
Commissionership was today sent to
President Wilson for his considera-
ton.
There is no certainty that the
Commissioner he picks will be the
leader or any one in the list of lead
ers in The Times preferential; but
it is certain that The Times prefer
entail will place before him the choice
of Times readers out of more than
35, 900 ballots.
Apparently all roads led away from
Washington yesterday. wyoming.
Connecticut, and southeast Pennsyl-
vania avenues, Arlington, George
town, and Chain bridges, the Conduit
road, and all other methods OF egress
were crowded with automobiles and
motorcycles laden with every kind OF
pleasure seeker and every kind OF
pleasure-seeking equipment.
LIST PRINTED AGAIN.
Which indicates that not everybody
customarily in Washington and in
terested 4 in The Times referendum
for .Bfstrtot Commissioner got copy
of The Times yesterday, with the list
OF the winners. For this reason, the
list is given again today.
1t represents the frst general ef-
fort to give the people of washington
a chance to manifest their choice for
an administrative officer; and as
such is worthy OF deep consideration.
Nearly 10000 votes were cast in the
referendum Many were obtained by
systematic canvassinG by friends and
interested candidates, while many
thousands came in individual en-
velopes from persons who wished to
do their duty conscientiously as they
would do it at the polls at a regular
election.
BLISS APPRECIATIvE.
DR.. Lewis Bliss, in a letter OF with
drawal which reached the Vote Edi-
tor too late, said:
II would like to take this means OF
congratulating The Washington Times
uron the wonderful opportunity 1t
has given the disenfranchised people
of Washington to select, through It's
referendum, a District of Columbia
mmissioner. 1t is, indeed, won
derful undertaking, which only the
most progressive newspaper woulo
have the foresight to originate.
IT have been astounded by ths
heavy number of votes cast in my
favor and would like to take tbs
opportunity to thank my many
friends for their support Notwith-
standing the fact that I have the
greatest interest of the District at
heart. my practice takes my entire
time and effort. therefore 1t would be
impossible for me to serve IL elected
If il is possible. 7 would like to with
draw in favor of any OF the nominees
whom my friends and supporters may
choose to select"
The Washington times., 1920-09-06
COXURCESE END
OF WARWASTE
U. S. Must Ratify Peace at Once
He Says in Labor Day
: Address.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Sept. g.
The peace treaty must be ratified
and the waste and extravaganza of
war ended without delay if the full
measure of agricultural production
and prosperity is to be realized in
the United States, Gov. James M,
Cox, Democratic Presidential candi-
date, declared in his Labor Day
address at the Minnesota State fair
this afternoon.
ESSENTIAL TO L. =. GOOD.
Emphasizing the interdependencv cf
agriculture and labor, because agri-
culture is dependent upon labor" Gov.
ernor Cox declared the farmer and
the laborer arc the producers, form
ing the very backbone OF our material
security"
A healthy condition OF both inter
csts the governor asserted, is essen.
tial to the prosperity and well-being
of the nation.
"While giving thought to increased
facilities on farms already pro-
ductive," Governor Cox said, I'VE must
not overlook the necessity for in.
creased acreage and the opportunity
America offers for agricultural extern
sion and home building. Government
must be helpful in this. A definite
plan Of reclamation, properly worked
Continued on Page ., Column 81
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BRITISH SPREAD net
FOR SINN FEIN LEADERS

DUBLIN, Sept. 6.--Tho Sim Fein
intelligence bureau announced today
Il is in receipt OF information that
the British government plans a great
roundup Of Sim Fcin leaders.
Warrants are repor; ed to have been
drawn up for many ,Slnn Fein chief
Continued on Page ?, Column %
The Washington times., 1920-09-06
Workers In 10 Italian Cities Demand Soviet

THIS remarkable photograph, taken by passenger on
the General Goethals, shows the Alanhus holding up
the stern of the sunken u S. submarine S5 with cables
The in the inserts reading from left to right are
Chief Engineer W. R. Grace and Assistant Engineer r.
McWilliams. These two men, equipped only with
hand drill worked for hours until after they had bored
eighteen holes plate Free and then one by one
the rescued crew emerged from the death dungeon.
The Washington times., 1920-09-06
CHEWED HIS WIFE'S EAR;
She IS GIVEN DIVORCE

BALTIMORE. Sept. 6.-Mrs Emma
c. Sherman's chewed ear was one OF
the principal exhibits in her suit for
divorce, which was granted, from
Francis g. sherman.
sherman was accused by his wife
OF cruelty. She said whenever he
came home with a cargo Of liquor
aboard he gave vent to his ill-temper
on her car and whom he desired en-
tcrtainmcnt inc used the ear as the
foil for his jokes.
The Washington times., 1920-09-06
HOSTS
TAKE HOLIDAY
Barbecue at Cabin John Big
Event for D. c. Workers and
Their Families.

This is labor's own day and il is
being celebrated in honor OF the
workin gmen and women OF the ma
ton. Incidentally, today marks the
generally accepted close OF the va
cation season.
LABOR'S OWN DAY.
In today's celebrations labor nat
urslly holds the center of the stage.
Under the auspices OF the Centrai
Labor Union workmen of Washington
nd their families went 10 the srana
outing at Cabin John Bridge fark'
1t is an all-dsx basket pie'''c' par
ticipated in by THOUSANDS
barbecue is the big event. Hun
dreds of pounds OF choice beef cuts
will be roasting all day to feed the
hungry picnickets. On the program
also are baseball games, athletic con-
tests. and games for the women ana
children, in which prizes VIII De OF
fered. ~
In Washington Labor Day is being
celebrated in diversified way 10
hundreds the holiday really began on
Saturday Many Government en-.
ployes and others took advantage OIL
the half-holiday and left the city ior
several days stay. Trains ieaNihs
Union station have been crowded 10
capacity since Saturday. lraNel 10
Atlantic. City and other shore places
was reported exceptionally heavy:
While many people are leaving the
cjty hundreds. however, are coming
here Excursion trains from VIII
minston. Philadelphia, and New YORK
and Pennsylvania points are due To-
day
LIST or ATTRACTIONS.
II YOU have not left the city and are
undecided where to go. here is
partial list OF places that arc attract
ing the crowds today:
BaII game (doubIe-bender), Ameri-
can League Pnrk-W WashingtOn and
Boston, 2 p. m.
Down the river trip to MarshRll
Hall, Mt. vernon, or Colonial Beach.
Trip to Chesapeake Beach.
Automobile trip to MOrgantown.
Rock Point. or other river places
where there L. excellent fishing md
bathing.
Trolley ride to Glen Echo Park.
where there are plenty of amuse-
ments.
Trolley ride to Cabin John Bridge
Park.
Trip to Great Falls.
bathing Mt the Tidal Basin Beach.
Interd epart mental ball games
Continued on Page Is, Columu A.
The Washington times., 1920-09-06
FIRST W0MEN'S JURY IN
OHIO REFUSES TO EVICT

AKRON, Ohio, sept. u. state his
tory was made before Judge \. i.
O'Ncil when - jury OF twelve women
returned "ordiot rur tho defendant
ir an eviction case.
II was thc Hru woman iu'' Ohiu.
Who decision saved n newly woddcd
couple.
The Washington times., 1920-09-06
Is Marriage A Success?

An interesting discussion of this subject by
Times readers begins today on the Magazine
Page. The Introductory article by Howard
Chandler Chrsty, famous artist, is based on his
own life He has had two wives. Read what he
says today.
The Washington times., 1920-09-06
Poland and Lithuania
No.U at War; Troops
Clash Along Frontier

LONDON Sept 6.-Poland and Lithuana at
Fighting is in grogress between Polish and Lithuanian
armies on the Polish Lithuanian frontier where the Poles
and Russians recently at deadly grips.