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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-30

SIMS CHARGES WILL BE
INCLUDED IN INQUIRY

Washington. Jan. 30.-Rear Admiral
william y. Sims charges concerning tho
naVy's unpreparednoss at the time fhe
United states entered the world war
WIZ De made part of the general in.
qnify the senate naval committee is IN
make INTO the operations of the mn.
tloh sea forces during the war. Chair
man rage OF the committee. acting ON
.he written suggestion OF the admiral
nus asked secretary Daniels TO furnish
luIl information as to the condition Of
the navy Just preceding the declaration
OF war. giving IN detail the location of
American warships one and two months'
prior to this country's entrance into tbn
conflict ms well as their location on tho
day state OF war with Germany ao-
tually began. The chairman also osted
me names OF the ships ready for for
eign service them the nameg OF those
not ready and the reason for their un.
readiness. ""'
Ihe investigation into the cberp.
that during the war the navy failed 10
cooperate fully with the allies nsv,es
winch also was made by Admiral sims
ana the unpreparedness charge win he
started as soon as the inquiry into the
naval decorations awards IL oomnietod
rms latter Investigation viii bo CON
tnued Tuesday when Secretary Dsnfei.
VIII be witness. 'N'"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-30
CAPT.DETzER
mot GUILTY.
Officer Court MartiaIed on
Charge Of Cruelty to SOL
diers Is Released.

New York. Jan, s0,-Q. N. s)-
Capt, Karl W. Detzer. of Fort Wayne,
Ind, who was court martialed on
charges of brutal treatment to SOL
dier prisoners at the lie Mans en-
barkation center in France, was
found not guilty and will be restored
to duty at once.
Official announcement of the vor-
diet was made at headquarters OF
the eastern department. Governors
Island, today.
Capt. Detaer was formally freed
from arrest this afternoon and said
he would start Immediately for his
home In Fort Wayne. Ind. Fellow
officers at Governors Island gave
him an informal reception when the
verdict was announced.
The trial of Capt, Detzer lasted
nearly eight weeks,
Capt. Detzer announced that ho
would apply for discharge from the
army soon after his arrival home.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-30
ESTATE DEPRIVED OF
100000 INSURANCE

New York, Jan. 30,--Infuenza not
only caused the death of Richmond
Levering, wealthy oil operator, at his
nome here early yesterday, but de-
prived his estate of 100000 insur
ance because of his failure to sign
ana pay premiums on policies for
that amount which he had contracted
Tor before he was stricken.
Some time ago Mr.. Leverine ap-
pied to the Equitable Life Assurance
society for the policies and had
passed the necessary physical ex-
amlnations. But when the agent went
to Mr.. Leverings office last Friday
afternoon with the policies, issued by
the Equitable and underwriting com
panies, he was told that Mr.. Lever
ing had become III earlier in the dSy.
There could be no tender OF the poll
cles as Mr.. Levering was not there
TO sign them. so they were returned
TO the agents office. Death followed
before Mr.. Levering had an oppor-
tunity to complete the transaction.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-30
RICH YOUNG HAMILTON
MARRIES PARIS WIDOW

e, Boston, Mass, Jan. s0.-0. N. SD-
second Lieutenant Laurens M. Hamil-
soh, grandson of the late j. Piernont
MoIsan ana great grandson of Alex
n,uer @ haniiton, Is spending his honey
moon here today with his bride. a for
mer Paris widow. whom he married Sc
cretIy in New York Monday night in
Iace Ie OF strong opposition of his father
WiIilam Pierson Hamilton. His bride
Sor Was nJrmerly Mrs. Gertrude Warren.
LOUIS ana social favorlte in New
YORK and Paris, whom he met in the
latter city. Little is known of the
young woman's antecedents, but her
bes bbesutg ana personality are winning for
her many friends wherever she eoes
The couple are at present stavlnS Is in
an apartment at a Back Bay hotel
meanwhile looking for suite ana
kitchenette attached, where they can
Stdtt housekeeping in romantic style.
Clarence r. Edwards stan NJ head
northeast. "ie
Lieut.. Hamilton Joined the army IN
iyLo li as cadet and later was commits
stoned second lieutenant and stationnd
as an instructor at the S. A. r. = cnII
iege. He was ordered to France after
the armistice and was assigned to The
thlru army of occupation and later was
sent 70 Paris in charge of a detail
= s.se ut.I uine prisoners. There he met the
attractive widow and "A romance was
riage. MAJ
New York, Jan. 30.--William Plerson
Hamilton. member of the firm OF ]. p.
Morgan & Co., fatty refused today 10
discuss the marriage of his son, Lau-
rens Morgan Hamilton, to Mrs. Ger.
trude Warren. The wedding caused a
great stir in society. Mrs. Warren was
TO be several years older than
young Hamilton, who Is in his TWEEN
tieth year.
Friends of the Hamilton family said
that the bridegrooms father had tried
hard to prevent the marriage.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-30

PARTISANSHIP
AT Low EBB
Investigator Finds an Unusual
Condition Exists in Po-
IitiCaI Circles.
MAN WITH PROGRAM

Washington, Jan. 30--U. N. S.)-
The November election will depend
entirely upon the independent vote.
Despite anything professional repub-
hcans and democrats say to the con-
trary, the independently now hold
the balance of power and positively
viii, elect the next president of the
United States. This statement was
the outstanding feature of the report
brought here today by a nationally
acquainted democrat from New York
Following a special tour of inyesti
cation which carried him through
several of the doubtful states into
three of the four great sections of
the country and then into contact
with all classes of people
The findings of the political expert
are deemed important not only be-
cause they are based upon d wide
experience in national politics dating
back to 1896, but because they are
the report of conditions as he found
them, not necessarily DIS he would
IKE them to be. His object was to
get the feeling of the country, not
TO prove partisan conditions.
Before starting on this trim" he
said, Il had no evidences of a GER
tain independent groundswelI. but 7
was not prepared for what | actually
ran W against. found the people
or this country standing up on their
hlnd legs and paving. They know
what they want and they want 1t.
Furthermore they know how TO get
II and they are going to have ii.
Never in my life have | seen
such a big percentage of democrats
and republicans talking dixie, openly
proclaiming their inter lion of voting
Ior some man with q program and
party. eo'''o
\ do not think this necessa ri,v |
means an independent or third
party candidate the invastlx xatas
continued. Though such a candidafe
ana q winning one at that, is not the
the regulars of both tho
DIG parties would have you believe" !"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-30
ALVIN YORK STRICKEN

worcester Mass. Jan. 2G. gergt.
AVN G. York. who Is touring the
United states In behalf Of the Alvin q.
YORK foundation. to found and maintain
school in the mountain section of the
south; was today forced 10 cancel his
appendicitis He was strlcken sf,cr
hH lecture Ia Boston TucEday night
hHt spoke 81 the Rotary luncheon here
yesterday, lie WIS placed under doc.
tors care here and they advised an
immediate operation. He VIII not bel
operated on Immediately, but II able.
will 20 directly 10 his home In PAN Mail
Tenn.
SeRt York refused 10 submit 10 an
operation here and on ten minutes no
tlcc be packed HE grip and left Wor-
cestcr on his way 10 Tennessee.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-30
BISHOP CAILOR GUEST OF
SEWANEANS IN new YORK

New York. Jan. 30.-The TT. Rev.
Thomas r. Gailor. presiding bishop OF
the council of the Protestant Epls-
copal church. was the guest Of honor
at dinner given here last night by
the Sewance Alumni of New York,
and the Church club. Of New York.
More than 200 men and women. in
cludlnE seven bishops. were present
to welcome the prelatc. who is also
bishop Of Tennessee and chancellor
Of the University OF the South at
Scwance, Tenn
Rev. William r. Manning. rector
or Trinity church. prcsidce DR.
Charles sumner Burch. bishop of the
New York diocese. welcomed Bishop
Gaiior and paid a high tribute 20 his
great work Tor the church Brief ad-
dresses of welcome were also given
by Prank l. Poik. undersecrctary Of
state, and Hudson Stuck, archdcacun
Of the Yukon.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-30
DOUBLE GUARDS
ON R. R. TRAINS
Carranza Issues Order Result
Attacks on Mexican Central.
Villa Suspected.
NO WORD FROM FLIERs

San Antonio, Tex, Jan. s0.--AI-
though, according to latest adyices TO
southern department army head
quarters here, United States Consul
Randolph Robertson at Nuevo La
redp, Mexico, expected to obtain the
release of Aviator Lieuts. Davis and
Grimes late yesterday, no word had
Deem received this morning of their
return to McAllen, Tex, their home
station. Davis and Grimes were de-
tanned py Mexican authorities fol-
lowing forced landing at Guerrero,
Mexico. 80
Consul Robertson, headquarters
was advised, went to Guerrero by au
toinopile TO carry out the formalities
necessary for the aviators' release.
Extra Guard on Trains.
douglas, Ariz.. Jan. SOL. N. 81
Military guards have been doubled
on all railroad trains leaving the bor-
DER for the interior OF Mexico ao-
cording to official orders received Nv
mexican military authorities at Aqua
Lfleta, Just across the line, The or
aers issued by direction OF President
Sarranza were said to have been the
result OF an increase In bandit ~
lacks and robberles.
according TO advices received nj
aqua Prleta, five attacks have been
made on Mexican Central trains N
~ many days, passengers were
ropped, the trains looted and the
guards executed by bandits.
Oio of the rowing bands is said 10
p@ \ commanded personally ny Eran-
esSeo villa. This band looted ! ,rAI,,
'foaH xarihG etate~of Iatifaiitp.
villa, according TO these reporte.
now mas IN the neighborhood of 4.o00
modernly equipped troops ana WIN
attempt TO recruit 5000 more for the
~ ~ pose ol WaBlng campaign for
me possession of chihuahua ritv |
designated provisional capI-
az OF the new revolutionIst party or
of which Villa has been
lamed commander n-chief. THE
emblem OF the new party is the red
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-30
ARMY OF TWO MILLION
POSSIBLE IN S YEARS

Washington, Jan. 30.-Mobilization of
an organized field army OF 1000 600 men
would he possible within Ave years
after passage of the senate army re-
organization bill. Chairman wndswortb
OF the senate military committee, sa1d
today In his report TO the senate on
the measure. The cost would not ex-
coed $500. $4,000 annually. he said.
Including be permanent standing
army OF 29s.000 and the citizens army
national guard. as proposed. the meas
ure through its compulsory military
training plan. would permit the mohili-
zation next year Of an army OF S119s. 900
men. the report continued. Youths
trained would be passed into the cIu-
zeus reserve army and In 1926. the ma
uon's available military strength would
he 3.St5.260 officers and men. while tho
cost per man would be reduced from
s509 in 1921 to sl7s IN 1926.
with the organized personnel shown
in 1926" the report said. 1t will De ros-
sihle after providing for the foreign gar
risons and the coast defenses 10 mo-
billie field army Of 1000 090 men with
ampief s1rpius strength 70 supply re-
and TO form new and unex-
pected organizations. This can be done
even after a liberal allowance for OK
emptions on account Of Industrial re-
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-30
Kolchak Reported to
Haze Escaped Captors
Car Shortage Is
Once More Acute
Manufacturers Unable to Get
Relief on Belt
Railway.

After several months of compar-
ative relief. the freight car shortage
is once more acute In Chattanooga
The situation is reported to lie grave
and Is said to be even more acute
than in many months past. MANY
manufacturers on the Belt line re-
port that their warehouses are full
and that unless relief Is sent plants
viii be forced TO close down.
Acting upon complaint of the
membership, the Chattanooga Manu-
facturers' association has taken the
matter up with the railroad officials
through its traffic department. No
relief, however, has been promised by
local officials. who declare that the
cars are simply not available. The
matter will probably be taken up by
the regional director in Atlanta and
with the director general o rail-
roads.
There is an average daily shortage
of more than 100 cars, according to
railroad freight men. The cars on
hand are barely sufficient to take
care of the warehouse demands of
the lines. The shortage is confined
to box cars. There are a
number of coal cars and no shortage
Is likely.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-30
MARTENS READY
TOSHOWLETTERS|
Which Have Passed Between
Himself and Soviet Gov
ernment in Russia.
SOME ARE CONFIDENTIAL
Chairman of Committee De.
mands List of Concerns
Willing to Do Business"

Washington. Jan. 30.---An offer to
present to the senate committee in
vestigating bolshevik propaganda in
the United States true copies" Of
I'LL communications between himself
and the Russian soviet government
was made today by Ludwig c. A. X.
Martens, holshevik representative in
this country. Former Senator Hard
wick, of Georgia, Martens attorney,
said. however. II was desired some
of the letters be considered In execu-
tive session, as they might Involve
others, far beyond the sea, In trou-
ble." He explained that he referred
to those who assisted In maintain-
ing the communication between the
self-styled ambassador and the 80
Wet chiefs In Russia Chairman
Moses reserved decision as to an ex-
ooutive session.
Il want to take up with you the
matter of the list OF 940-odd Amori-
can business concerns with which
Martens said soviet Russia could
transact business" said the chair
man. I'VE asked for. list of those
concerns which have contracts with
Mr.. Martens and for the amounts
and commodities involved. You give
us Z list of concerns which were will
Ing to do business"
Mr., Hardwick presented a state
ment of contracts showing eight
items, the largest n contract for $4,-
100000 of printing presses given the
LehiEh Machine company, Lehlghton, |
Pm El' - 8erlon, New York, CON
lracted, according to the list, to sell
SS.000,000 worth of shoes; Fischman
Co.. New York. ss,000,000 worth of
underwear; Weinberg Il posnef, New
York, s3,Oo0o00 worth of machine
tools, and Babroff company. OF Mill
Si,400,000 In shoes and ma
ahines. Norris AZ Co, Chicago pack
era on Jan. 20 executed an agree
nent to furnish B0.000,000 pounds of
food products" ut prevailing market
prices, according to tho statement.
Ono contract for $l0,000,000 given the
National Storage company, of New
Y ork, covering merchandise" had
been abrogated. It was said.
Soviet Russia has no secret diplomacy.
=. &. A. X. Martens aalf- atyled ame
'assador OF Soviet Russia, made this
Itatement IN letter which was today
aid before the senate comlnittee in I
alleged Rolshevik activities.
All cofrespondence between the Soviet
md Martens win bp mada hxAllAhlr for
hN anlpuaiftA faflsaa4s ANmM4tsr f4mpA~ /
wick, counsel for MArtonss annaunsed
Martens declared that the correa. |
'ondenna would iint incriminnte him in
Iny way. but would hurt tho cause
4 his government"
He refused 10 divuge tho Soviet code.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-30
Former Head of AII-Russian
Forces Said to Be Hiding
in ManChuria.
REDS ADVANCE CHECKED
Result Difficulties of Supply.
Let's Gaining on Ninety
Mile Front.

honolulu, Jan. 30.-(A. PO-Ad-
miral Kolchak is reported to have
escaped from the bolsheviki and tc
ne In hiding in Manchurfa, according
to Toxic dispatch to the Japanese
newspaper Nippu Jill here.
The social revolution which oc-
CURED In Irkutsk and which ousted
holchak, transferred the govern
inental powers to the bolsheviki, the
cable added.
Reach Chinese Frontier.
. London, Jan. 29.-(Delayed.) j.
Dlfficulties of supply have probably
. stopped the advance of bolshevik
+ troops along the Trans Siberian rail-
road west of Irkutsk. according to a.
dispatch to the war office. All re-
slstance seems to have disappeared.
Detachments are reported to have
reached the Chinese frontier south
east Of Blisk.
Latest reports seem to show that
relations between the Czecho- Slovaks
and the new antibolshevik govern
ment which succeeded that of Ad-
mlral kolchak have become worse,
ana that bolshevism appears to be
gaming ground as a result of the ar
rival OF red agents working in front
OF the bolshevik army.
In South Russia the bolsheviki have
resumed their advance against Gen.
Denikine.
On the eastern half of the front
the threatening red advance along the
western shores of the Caspian sea
has been checked and thrown back.
an the center Gen. Denikine's units
nave fallen back, but in the Don re-
Sion the antibolsheviki are maintain
ing their positions.
In western Russia the Lettish ad-
vance along a ninety mile front has
attained a maximum penetration of
about sixty-five miles. Difficulties
between Poland and Lithuania con-
ttnue and threaten to become acute, |
owing to acts of aggression by par
tisan detachments. Allied represent
atives are trying to mediate there |
Gen.. Nicholas Yudenitch, commander |
of the Russian northwest army, in
the offensive last fall against Petro-
grad, whose arrest was reported in.
advices in Reval, is said in semi |
official quarters to have been re-
leased
Ants Forced u Evaeaate.
London, Jan. 30. Antiboishevii8l
foces have been compelled ito evac-
uate the cityof Derbent, on the west |
coast OF the Caspian sea, according to
a wireless dispatch received here
from Moscow.
In eastern Siberia, the dispatch
states. peasants have revolted and
occupied the gold fields in the vicinity
OF Nikolaevsk. They have fortified the
entire Amur district with trenches, it
is declared.
Arrest Personal Affair.
London. Jan. 30.-The arrest of
Gen Yudenitch by Gen. Balakovtich,
a former officer of the northwestern
army, was a personal affair, grow
klg out of Balakovitch's animosity
toward his old chief, according to
diplomatic advices received today.
has no official status and
is merely member of the recently
1isbanded northwestern army.
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NO MORE U. s
AIDFOR EUROPE.
Secretary Glass Makes Blunt
Statement on Financial
Situation.Abroad.
AMERICA GONE THE LlMli
Foreign Nations Must Live
Within Incomes and In
creasas Production.

Washingt : an. so.--Europe. In.
sofar as J 'nited States govern
ment is rned, must rely upor
her own S irces in retrieving flnan.
cial eqy = um.
This /. ie Interpretation here gpn-
orally : he letter Secretary of1hc
Trea. Glass has sent to a cuAn-
mits ! the chamber Of comnlARee
or 5nited States, which sougl,1 4
gos~ nent expression on the us.o-
posed international conference III
lnanciers and commercial Leaders III
discuss reconstruction problems.
In blunt statement of the facts
as he sees them, Mr.. Glass declared
the American government has done
all that is believed advisable ana
practicable to aid Europe" The con
ference, he added, would serve ITO
cause confusion and revive hopas.
doomed to disappointment, of further
government loans"
The treasury department does NOT
oifer objection, Mr. Glass said, IL the
chamber of Commerce OF the Unftefl
states, which has charge of the de~
tails of the conference, wishes #4o
name delegates to an Informal con-
ference, provided the scope ANA
Character and limitations of such Il
conference, as well as the impossi-
bility of United States government
action, are clearly understood.s
"lf the people and governments of
Europe Mr.. Glass declared. "llve
within their incomes, increase their
production as much as possible and
limit thelr imports to actual necessi-
ties' foreign credits to cover adverse
balances would most probably be
supplied by private investors and the
demand to resort to such impracti-
canie hethods az government loans
and bank credits would cease.
Ihe American people should not
in ~ my opinion, be called upon toll
iihahee, ana would not, in my opin-
ION, respond to demand that they
finance, the requirements of Eurnnn
insofar as they result from the fail
ure to take necessary steps for thel
OF credit.
There is no more logical or nrac.
tlcal step toward solving their own
reconstruction problems than FOR the
aiiles 10 give value to their indemnity
claims against Germany by reducing
these chims TO a determinate amount
Wilch Germany may reasonably be-
expected to pay. The maintenance
OF claims which cannot be spsslts |
causes apprehension and servas nu
useful purpose
since the signing OF the armistice.
Mr.. Glass pointed out, the treasury
mas mas made dire cash advances OF
Sz'Sso,S9l,00O to the allied govern
ments and in addition has made
available $7S6,4S1,OO0 to those gov
ernments through the purchase OF
their currencies in covering United
states expenditures In Europe. Be-
sides, the United States has sold on
credit approximately $685., 900. 900 in
supplies and has extended anproxI-
Inately $lO0,000,000 in relief, as we'll
us allowing to accrue $32d.211,O 900 In
lnnnll in
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-30
COMPROMISE ON
ARTICLE X FAILS
Democratic Senators Walk
Out of Bipartisan Con-
ference.
LODGE WON'T ACCEPT
Reservation on Article Drafted
by Former Presi-
dent Taft.

washington. Jan. 30.-The unoffi-
cial bipartisan negotiations on reaer.
vations to the peace treaty suddenly
came to an end today when tha
demoeratic senators, failing In a Iaat
attempt to obtain a COMPROMISE Nh
Article X, walked out or the confer
ehoe and announced they would see,,
some other method of obtaIninK
ratification,
Inc democratic leaders said ths
next step would not be determined
uhtil there had been a Consultation
among the friends OF the traat,s
They Indicated nothing would N
done for a few days.
The final break came when Senator
in.odsa' OF Massachusetts. the repuh-
ilcnn leader, refused to accent
seservatlon 10 Article X drafted hy
iorIner PRESIDENT Taft and presented
democrats. -
Before the meeting began ~
principals OF the conferenra usar@
understood to be well fortified vyssh
compromise proposals and a Vigorous
euort 70 overcome objections To the
sNN'"N" ANAaiGllk ATJlcf9 n and
the Monroe doctrine was expectad.
These we're the only remaining ar
staeles to the formation of a united
program designed to clear the treaty
out of the senate.
After consultation with his marty -
sociates, Senator Hitchcock annos.nraa
lhat notice would be given hi fhm
senate tomorrow that on Feb. To IN
would move 10 take the treaty I'm fnr
dehate. Opinion among senators sVMm
dViued as to whether the motion could
secure majority Nsse't"
Democratic senators said other meana
OF reaching a compromise on the treafv
would be sought Immediately, prohabi.
thn Underwood proposition for 4 con.
citation committee appointed by the
The efforts for compromise win ~
suspended until Senator Hitchcock VI.
turns from trip 10 Nebraska naxs
week, u was stated. The end 81 M
conference came after Democrats hna
submitted reservation TO article x
drawn up by former President Taft.
Senator Lodge refused 10 accent tha
reservation and the Democrats laft I'M
meeting announcing the conferences
were at an end.