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Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-14
NEW THREE YEAR BUILDING
 PROGRAM OF SHIPS FOR NAVY

Washington, Dec 13.-Proposing new three year building program of SS ships, the general board of the navy in it's an- nual report made public tonight reiterates it's recommendation that the American navy be made the equal of that of any other nation in the world.
 NO other nation can in reason take exception to such position" the board said. ''In assuming it the United States threatens no other nation by the mere act of placing itself on an equality with the strongest It is an act of self-defense which all will acknowledge as an inherent right and canrat justly be construed as a challenge. On the contrary, the pursu- ance of such a policy of equal naval con- flicting international interests must al- ways be prepared to defend it's rights.
 'Navies are peculiar in that if neglect ed they lose efficiency with startling rs- pidity.' It is fallacious to argue that we can wait few years and then with olr money and our constructive genius raise ours quickly, 10 a power commensurate with our national deeds It cannot be done. Navies are not built in day; it is a matter of years, even of generations
 While making no recommendations for new construction this year, Secretary Daniels in his annual report made public yesterday said he would approve the gen. eral boards recommendations unless tie United States became a member of the league of nations or some similar asso- citation of nations.
 In view of the economic situation. n . board said, construction should be con- fined to types that would add only to tka combatant strength of the fleets, adding that auxiliaries might be obtained through the conversion of merchant ves- sells in time of emergency.
 In recommending the laying down of a battleship in each of the fiscal years 1al, 1923 and 1924 the board asserted that nothing that occurred during the world war has served to change the opinion of the general board as to the vital inpor- tance in war of the battleship. the ship that can at once give and take heavy blows"
 One battle cruiser and thirty light cruisers also were proposed. The latter the board said, should be of 10000 tons, with high speed, long cruising radius and comparatively heavy armament, placing them in a distinctly superior class to the nght cruisers of other nations. Other new vessels proposed were eight gunboats. eighteen destroyer leaders, twelve long radius mine laying submarines and six cruising submarines, four airplane car riers and three destroyer and three sub- marine tenders.
 Should congress 6isapprove the three year building program, the board urged authorization of one battleship and one battle cruiser with other smaller craft in 1922.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-14
HAS ENDEARED
 HIMSELF TO GERMAN SWISS

Lucerne, Dec. 13.-The return to Ath- ells of the exiled King Constantine is ewed by the people of Lucerne with IT ingled feelings of regret and pleas ure; and former feeling because Con s antine and his family have endeared themselves to the solid German Swiss of tlis Alpine resort; the latter because he will have come back into his own.
 Ask the first Lucerneoise one sees on t ae street what the people here think of recent happenings in Greece and invar-- ably the answer will be: ''We are glad Tor the king, but will regret his de- parture with his family. Since living here their attitude has been quiet, and dignifed and the queen and her daughters have shown many kindnesses to the poor"
 Aside from the incident at Lugand when Constantine was hooted on his way to reside here, the exiled kings stay has been pleasant, members of his entour- age say and his life has been that of any private gentleman with moderate means.
 Many incidents are told here concern ing the contact between the royal fam fly and the people of Lucerne, but the one they like to tell most is how when soup kitchens were necessary, the queen who $ in none too good health, and her daughters stood on their feet many hours daily. serving food to the poor. Again, Gonstantines friendlI smile as he strolled through the streets and his gen. orally democratic bearing has appealed to the town folws. They say of him that his conduct has been irreproachable un- der difficulties and trying circumstances.
 After the election in Greece, Com;tiIn- tines manner perceptibly changed. He held his head a little higher and his eyes had more light in them. and, too, the hotel attaches bowed a little lower when the exiled kilw and his family passed.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-14

Washington, Dec 13.-Repeal of most of the war-tine laws was voted today bv the housc which adopted the Volstead res olution fo- that purpose after two hours Of debate.
 The vote on adoption of the resolution yxas unanimous 323 votes being recorded as favoring it with none opposing. The h5use before taking the final Vote' ac- csrpted an amendment providing TOT TIT ep.,,a of the Lever food contro, act. nong the laws which the rese- '.oh would repeal .,, o- e sions of the food control act with the execution of the section relating to rents Ir, the District of Columbia, was onereo by Representative Bland, republican, m dana. l. wal carried by vote or 11s ts 1s7.
 Tha resolution which now goes to the slnate exempts from repeal only the trad Ing with the enemy act. the war finance ,ct and it's amendments. and measures seaiinr vrish the issuance of Liberty anu victory bonds.
 The resolution declares "any act of congress .A-s by its terms Is in force onlV during the existence of state or war s,d limited time thereafter shall be construed ans administered as if the nresent war terminated on the date when this resolution becomes effective.
 The measure. as adopted. is practically Identical with that passed by congress .ust before the adjournment of the last session ard vetoed by President Wilson
 Republican leaders of the house as so-..d tonight that adoption of the res oiuti7n was one of the first steps taken hy tho republican majority to fulfill the campaign pledge to put the country on a rcacc time basis.
 Disposition of the Volstead resolution ciears the way for consideration of the resolution offered by Representative Reav- is. republican. Nebraska, which would pro vide for a congressional survey of the r-,vernment's administrative depart rnenta A special rule limiting debate will be presented tomorrow by Chairman Campbell of the rules committee and action On the floor will follow a vote on the adoption Of the rules
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-14
FURTHER CoNsoLIDAT1oN OF
 RAILROADS IS FAVORED

New York, Dec 13.-Further consoli- datioh of railroads of the country un- der proper regulation and through pro- cesses of revolution rather than revolu- tion' was approved by speakers at a din ner here tonight in honor of S. Davies Warfeld, president of the National Asso- citation of Owners of Railway securi- ties. Besides MT. Warfield the speakers included Representative John J. Esch, CO., author of the Esch-Cummings bill, and Myron T. Herrick of Cleveland, Ohio, president of the Society of Savings.
 The transportation act, Representative Esch explained, provides for preparation of a plan for grouping or consolidating of the many railroad systems into a limited number of large competing sys- tems of approximately equal strength. The carrying out of this plan, he said. will help to solve the problem of the weak sisters" improve service and eliminate over-capitali.:ation in the con- stituent roads making up the consolida- tion.
 The car shortage, Mir Esch said, "still remains the most pressing need of trans portation," and little relief can be ex- pected from new car production for the current year.
 MT. Warfield expressed the opinion con- sodilations should be worked out through voluntary procedure under the interstate commerce commission The basic necessities in connection with con- solicitations, he outlined as: Arrangement of roads into competitive systems suf- ficient to ensure development of agri- culture, mining and industrial pursuits
 maintenance of sufficient feeder branches to provide movement of traffic along natudal and economic lines; ar engagement of coal lines to prevent con centration, and arrangement of port fa- cilbies to prevent terminal congestion aud as little disturbance of railroad se- curities as circumstances warrant
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-14
FORMER HARTFORD BANKER
 HELD FOR EMBEZZLEMENT

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 13.-Raymond H. Healey of New Britain. until few days ago vice president of the United States bank in this city. was held under a bond of $5,00O for the criminal superior court in police court today on a charge of em- bezzlement. Bond was furnished by G. H. Holmes of New Britain.
 Healey was amorg the spectators in the court room today when his case was called His counsel. George w. Klett of New Britain, entered a plea of not guilty. Healey is accused cf embezzlement of about sS,0O0 of the funds of the bank. He had been with tre bank about a year.
 MT. Healey gave himself up to the po- lice early Sunday morning after he had been missing, so far as the bank officials knew, since Thursday afternoon. Healey was dismissed from fis office as vice pres ident of the bank on Friday by the board of directors and was seen that morning at the Elm Tree inn in Pennington. where he is said to have been spending most of his time since Thursday. After his sur render to the police on Sunday he spent several hours in q cell at the police station until Senator Klett arranged for his re- lease on a $5,000 bond
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-14
WOULD CONSULT DE VALERA -~
 ABOUT TRUCE IN fnELAnD

London. Dee. i5.-The Rev. n,-hasi Flanagan. acting president of the sim rein. has requested Pre-aier Lloyd Seorse for time in which 10 consult rffh EAfnonn De Valera and Arthur Gridth respecting the endcavors now being made 10 bring about a trsce ln Ireland.
 Father O'Fiannagzn made this rs1uest In reply to a letter from the premier. i- which Mr. Lloyd George. rerp.ndinr ts me nrst proposal looking to a truce. aald the British government cid not lag bs- hind any section of the Irish people sa the desire that Ireland should eatoy he blessings of peace and prosperity and wz4 prepared 10 offer facilities for a comrisfs discussion of the whole situation
 Seeking the cooperation Of the r1v<rn- ment to this end. Father o'F7anaran nzya.
 In the meantime ask that you per- sonally join with me In an atpeai fs afl parties concerned In this strurxle tD d. low at this opportune time Of the year the spirit of the Founder of our civliira- ton to mitigate their anger tsward enc another. that the desire for peace may have root and groR in the hearts Of tuo neishboring nations that ought ts live h harmony and mutual helpfuinerz-
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-14
COTTON CROF THIS SEASON
 IS BIGGEST SINCE 1914

Washington, Dec. 13.-The cotton crop, which began the season in the worst con- dition in fifty years, has turned ou; to hs the biggest crop since 1914, with pro- duction of 12,987,000 bales. according to final estimates announced today by the department of agriculture.
 The lateness of winter, the department said, has helped to increase the size of the crop by permitting the plant. which was late in getting sstarted to mature
 The price of cotton paid to producers on Dec 1 was announced as fl cents a pound, the lowest for that date since 1915.
 The final production estimate is 1,500,- 900 bales more than forecast from the condition of the crop late in June. Vast improvement was shown as the season progressed and the, August condition brought a forecast of 12,7S3.0oo bales i; that was reduced by the September condl- ton to 12,123, 900 bales.
 In Texas and South Carolina the crop is very large, closely appro aching the rec ord. Oklshoma's crop is a record one. as is that of Arkansas. Production in Cali fornia andArkansas has about doubled the production of any previous year.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-14
HARDING AND ROOT TALK
 OVER ADMINISTRATIVE PROBLEMS

Marion, O., Dec. 13.-Presldent-el Harding today discussed the problems of hls administration with Elihu Root. a former secretary of state and one of the most notable of the nations elder states men.
 International relations and the pros pect for an acceptable world peace associ- ation held the center of attention in their four hour talk, Mir. Harding draw ing exhaustively upon the recent experi- ence of his visitor as an advisor abroad in the formation of a world court under the Versailles league. The president elect asked many questions about de- tails of the court plan and about the present attitude of European statesmen toward the league.
 What advice MT. Root gave with re- gard to reservations or the framework of the league was not revealed. nor would either comment on the results of the con- ference except to say that no conclusions had been reached. It was indicated that MT. Harding was attempting to form nc opinion for the present but was. content to gather information and advice Concident with MT. Roots visit il became known that Colonel George Har- vey, the New York editor, who has been the guest of the president-elect since Sat urday Is urging Mir. Harding. to advocate a world agreement that no nation would resort to offensive warfare until its people had so decided by referendum Colonel Harvey did not indicate to what decree his proposal had been approved but he expressed hope that some such provision would be written into any world association sponsored by the com ing administration
 The war referendum proposal had been advanced many times during the peace treaty fight and several reservations em- bodying It were introduced ill the senate.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-14
FOUR MORE SEIZURES OF
 WHISKEY AT STAMFORD

Stamford, Conn. Dec. 13.-A little more whiskey was added to what they had by the prohibition enforcement agents here during the past 4S hours ending at noon today when Is cases were seized and 14 gallons of alcohol taken in the confiscation of four, high priced automobiles. Seven arrests were made of men charged with trying to rmuggle the fluids through the enforcement zone. The machines were stopped between Stamford. and Eorwalk and brought here. Each man was held in $500 for hearing.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-14
HOOTERS WERE AT WORK
 DURING FIRE IN CORK

Cork. Dec. 15.-CBy The A P.)-Eye- witnesses of the burning of Cork graph lcally relate how men, masked with scarfs. removed loot from the hame-eh- yeloped shops. Some of them had leath- CT bags overflowing with plunder and additional plunder slung over the should CTS. It is reported that a large number of the employees of the destroyed estab- lishnents. anticsting their destruction. insured their salaries with English com panies.
 It is said that looters removed iron, a jewelry store several large trophy cups which, being too heavy for them to carry of. were thrown into a blazing street car standing in a thoroushfare.
 Mrs. Wren. the proprietess of FlaHna- gan's hotel. said that at nine o'clock on Saturday night she was ordered to clear her hotel of it's guests. but that she re- mained inside the building. Shortly aft erwards the front door lock was blown away by revolver bullet and a crowd of men. some of them in uniform, en- tered and broke bottles until she stood ankle-deep in champaign, whiskey and beer. She was then permitted to leave the hotel with her four children before the place was set on fire.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-14
PERMANENT INTERNATIONAL
 corRT OF JUSTICE VOTED

Geneva, Dec. 13.-(By Tae A. Pl The assembly accomplished today the hrst important constructive act in the work of the league of nations in adopt ing a statute for a permanent interna- fional court of justice. The organiza- ton as planned still lacks the obligatory appearance of both parties to a dispute and provides no penalty for non-com- pliance with the decisions of the court
 Tho advocates of the project. however. believe that 1t Is the most complete plan that could be accepted by the dif- ierent governments and are confident that the good will of the nations will remedy It's defects. The plan will gO now to the different 7tates for ratifca- tion
 If twenty-two. or ( majority, of the members of the league, approve 1t before the next meeting of the assembly, the judges win be elected and The court will. come into existence in the month of September.
 The adoption of the plan came after an oratorical duel. with Latin America on one side and Europe on the other. over the question as 10 whether the jur- isdiction of tho International court ought to be obligatory or voluntary. Several Latin-American delegates insist ed with great force upon the necessity of obligatory jurisdiction to make the Lcourt really effective.
 I Some of the speakers made reference to. the small majority in the commit. tee which had forced a large minority 10 bend to its will. It was also de clared that the big powers had uset their. greater Influence 10 defeat Inc most important features of the measure The greater number of the fifteen speakefs were skep-ical as to the vsiu, of optional jurisdiction as provided fol in the project.
 Leon Bourgsois. France; A ,. Bal four, Eueland: pr. George F. Haserup | Norway. And Giuseppe Mottz. SwItrer i land. defended the plan as the best tha could be set up for beginning. Mir Balfour also made q defence of Europ, against what he termed "a united at tack"
 No country. he said. had been Tnort strongly in favor of arbitration tha Great Britain. He argued that t wal necessary to make a beginning. Tn whole projec. might be rendered inoper ative if that beginning were not madi with due regard for certain realities.
 Though the debate could not chang the viewpoint of the majority. it serve, to relieve the feelings of the delegates which had reached a high pitch In tn long discussion in committee
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-14
SENATE VOTES FOR REVIVAL OF
 WAR FINANCE CORPORATION

Washington. Dec 13.-The senate late today passed the agriculture committee resolution directing the revival ct the var finance corporation as measure Gf afforlng relic. to farmers.
 The second section of the resolution, which as introduced would have directed the extension of liberal credits tp farm CTS by the federal reserve systeni was amended to make the desiral.llty of such a course only an expression of opinion Of the congress.
 The anendment making the change n the section of the resolution rsll.ing to tho federal reserve sy<E Gem was pro- posed by Senator Norris. republican, Ne braska, and was accepted by a vots of 47 to is
 Another change made in the resolution on suggestion of Senator Smith, demo- crat Georgia. br/y.ened the duties of the finance corporation to include ihe financing of exportation of products oth- CT than those produced on the farm. Amendments submitted by Senat,- liar ris. democrat Georgia, to maxe The rate Of discount on loans to farmers five per cent. and by Senator McKellar. Gemo- ,rnt. Tennessee, to make cotton factors paper eligible for discount, were reject ed by overwhelming votes. A substitute for the resolution presented by Senator Spencer. republican. Missouri. met a similar fate.
 Final action on the resolution was without a record vote. The measure now gces to the house where a number of similar farmer relief measures are pending.
 The section of the resolution directing revival Of the war finance corporation, as adopted. reads:
 ''The secretary of the treasury and the members of the war finance corpora tion are hereby directed to revive the activities of the war finance corpora ton and that said corporation be al once rehabIiitated with the view of as. sisting in the fnanse of the exportatior of agricultural and other products tc foreign markets"
 The resolution as adopted refers tt the extension of credits as follows:
 Tt Is the opinion of congress that the federal reserve board should take sue. nction as may be necessary to permi the member banks of the federal reserve system to grant liberal extensions O credit to the farmers of the country up on the security of the agricultural pro ducts now held by them. by permitting the rediscounting of such notes of ex tension at a fair and reasonable rate o interest"
 The senate agriculture committee dur ing tho day continued it's hearings witt a view to framing other measures look Ing to the relief of the farmers from tn conditions brought about by fallin prices.
 The house received an addition to it collection of relief measures in a bil offered by Representative Young. repub ilcan. of North Dakota, proposing a embargo on imports of grain and grail products, livestock and their product for one year.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-14
CAT MADE OCEAN VOYAGE
 IN A SEALED MAIL SACK

New York. Dee 13.-sorne han 6.r-r mall handlers on a Hudson liver pier received the fright Of their iirrn. he truth of the adage that cat has nine lives was once more vindicated and ern- pioyes of New Tork's centrai posf orIts adopted pet today-Ail as rcsuit ef a skein Of fate which began urwindlrr eight days s=o in Manchester. Enrianf.
 Buried deep in.a pie cf e11q rtT basTr i7. ths hold pf the sfcar1fr t|f.it.nia a a-seaiet mall tAck made ths ft1rt-sf- lanfic journey and toda- ras sfnlsna.f on the pier. A workman noticed a rIi=hf movement in Inc Lag -Hesp. Murd~ri A bomb y h. shouted. and the dock sunru- cd with men who ran for their zsen
 NenturinE back after fheir frsf frr~ was caired. some Of the boidess irrerti- gated. with the result iilat the bag vas loaded on a truck. rushed 10 the po,t office and opened. dlsciosed "a ar1aI sis-s. gray kitten which ~rinkied sfs nose anf called unmistakabiy for food Co break It's eight-day fast -
 Warm milk produced. kitty .purred ard made friends an 'rodnd and {. was rr- nounced that the stouasay was to bs taken Into the official family of the uuif- cd States
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-14
ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE or
 RIFLE KILLED PETER DooIfro

Fresno. Calf. Dec 1s-Peter J Dooling. son of Congressman Peter Dooi-' ing of New York city. was killed by the accidental discharge Of a rife that was being shifted in an automobile near here according to a verdict of a coroner's jury today.
 Dooling was driving an automobiis on the last lap of trip from New York 70 San Francisco yesterday with uuro| Engle and Joseph c. Farrell Farre-i viii depart with the body for New York ts- morrow
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-14
RIGHT IN SHOOTING TO
 PROTECT HIS PROPERTY

Meriden. Conn. Dec. I3.-That the storekeeper was within his rights in shooting to protect his property was held today by Police Judge Thomas P. Dunne when he freed Frar SkrzyniarZ, Veteran street grocer. who after his place had been robbed several times, on Nov. shot and seriously wounded Henry Stavinski,
 IT, whom he caught in the store in the early morning. .Stavinski. who was re- leased from, the Meriden hospital last week. was bound over in $500 on a bur- glary charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-14
HOUSE HAS TRANSMITTED
 IMMIGRATION BILL TO SENATE

Washington. Dec. 1.-The house to- day transmitted to the senate the John son bill prohibiting practically all immi- grafton to the United States far period of one year. The vote in the house on the measure. 2ss tc l1. brought to an end more than three days of heated debate or immigration affairs. It also followed futile attempts by the bill's supporters to lenxthen the prohibition period to two years as originally proposed. The first ,f these attempts brought rising vote in favor Of the tWo year exclusion but sec- ,nf call showed 1st In favor of the one rear period and only 1s5 opposed.
 In the senate the bill will be referred to he immigration committee and ,cflon will be deferred until the ,o1kuftee has concluded hearings and in- sesflrated thoroughly an phases of im- rir~niion and naturalization questions. A number Of measures bearing on these sub Iects are pending in the senate and 1t is -ernrded as likely that they will be in- sorporated In the Johnson bill when it finally reported 10 the senate for ccE- liberation. The attitude of senate leaders u<aT was that no hasty- action should