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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-10
NAVY THREATENED WITH DISASTER, IS
 VIEW 0F ADMIRAL
Declares Thousands of De- serti0ns Have Brought Conditions Unparalleled
 In Naval History
By Associated Pros,

Washington, April 9-Thousands of de- sertions in the navy in the last year have brought conditions unparalleled in Amer ican naval history, Rear Admiral Thomas Washington, chief of the bureau of navi- gation. today told the Senate investfgat- ing committee. The whole naval service, he warned. Is threatened with disaster unless Congress immediately enacts leg islation raising the pay of officers and men to a point that will allow the navy to compete with civil occupations There were 4,s66 Assertions in the last six months of 1sl9 Rear Admiral Wash ington declared and thus far this year they have averaged around % a month, many of the deserters being petty officers of several years experience. Also at present rates of pay, he said, recruits cannot be obtained
 Rear Admiral Fletcher, member of the navy general board, testifying as to the Eavy's preparation for conduct of the war, disagreed with Rear Admiral Sims charges that the navy was unprepared for war and had no we'll defined plans or policies.
 He asserted that two years before the United States joined the allies com plete plan for war against a central European power" was prepared and kept corrected up to date throughout hostili. ties.
 cross-examination of Rear Admiral Fletcher will be concluded tomorrow and Admiral H. B. Wilson. com under in chief of the Atlantic feet. will resume the stand to testify concerning suggest ed changes in the organization of the navy department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-10
50 Indictments
 Are Returned M
 Night Rider Case
By AssoeIatet Pres,

MayfieId. Ky. April 9.-Fifty in- dictmests were returned late today by the special grand jury which in- vestigated the recent might rider' outbreak which culminated In the burning of the MayfieId tobacco chute several weeks ago. Forry- four of the indictments charge ar son. three charge faIae swearing, two allese the sendinE of threat- enine lctters anl one charges ob- struefisn of jsstice.
 Ben1s Tor five of those indicted were fixed at e5,ooO each. for thirty-ninc at e1.eOO. and for six at @d00. No arresfs had been made and no names were nnnOunced In cOnBection will the Indictnents tonfGht. Sheriff Mccain pestponfng until tomorrow the serving of wR-~sntN ir the belief fhAs <ae sn~levftr ef tko~e Indicted wfn snrrezcxTr ex seun a< tANv l<4en of tHe rx4s.d 51f9s@ nct<}t4x 1@lni ne fhe zs5tr<<a ns<s *s <xp<s <S< ko h~ held trrr zu the J4te tern ex c<r- ee'< eoaArt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-10
Gist of the NelDs

GENERAL Would bar cotton from 3OyOOO acres in Texns and Louisfnnn. Distrtct officials of Mine Workers are locked up- Rates favorable to south to he fought in east. Freight rate problem Is hecomiDg a very live inADe. Deval<rn is coming unless iavitation is withdrawn. Urcertafnty denInates stocks; ex- cited cotten advance.
 STATE State banking dep-rtnent te fight par clareanre to end. MrH- Bewren nan~o chairman of Leaaue of Women yoters..- Tusealoesa has Iarxe audience for Underwood.
 LOCAL Rainbow veterans contradIct report they are to welcome Deyn1era. Sunday meeting to close work af Firut Dnptist Church. ssys juvy cemni~sion room Ia access nalslc at all hourn. Ov<rsli movement is Eiven new impetus.
 .Lssrary le.s. picture. ,a-t like Rare. pilot leaves tow. Q. -tii, bunt.
 Police s.a detective aep.rsme.s~ do bIg buslness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-10
WorlduUide Hunt For Fortune M
 Jewels Is Ended
By Areeiatsa Pres.

New York, April 0.--A world wide search for a fortune in jewels, the property of Mrs. Clarence Mill hiscr of Richmond. Va, ended here tonight with the arrest of James K. Foye, who had In his possession a check for s20,O00 paid by q pawn broker for nine pearls believed by police to be part of necklace valued at 4275,OOO lost by Mrs. NiIihiser here last May.
 When she mlssed the pearls Mrs. uilhiser notified police she had given two bags of jewels valued at S5O0,000 Co Foye, then an cmploye of the BfItmore hotel. to he placed in the hotel vanit. and found only one package when she asked for the jeweIry.
 T.~ police said Foye was arr resteS in Philadelphia on swim ding charge and that he had served q part of three and one half year sentence In the rcnnsyl- yania penitentiary for stealing x2,OO0 in securities from the Gen- erai Electric Company of PhiIadei- Phia. Vixen he >ya~ searched a mcmorandsins heck containing the names of several leading jcwe1ry shops was found, the police snid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-10
Virtually Admitting Strike Is Beyond Control, Presi- dent Lee Seeks Govern ment Aid In Putting Down Illegal WalkOut
By Associated rrs.,


 Washington, April 0.--virtuaIIy
 admitting that the strike of rniI-
 road trainmen and switchmen over
 the country had gotten beyond the
 control of union officials, w. G.
 Lee, president of the Brotherhood
 of trainmen. teIegraphed Represen-
 tative Cooper, republican, Ohio. to-
 day, asking whether present laws
 apply to renegade organizations
 or those melting illegal strikes.-
 MT. Cooper who is member of the trainmen's union, took the matter up with Acting Attorney General Ames and was told that while the department Of Justice was watching the situation. 1t had no statement to make at this time Mir. Lees telegram follows.
 Illegal strike of switchmen spread ing all over country regardless of ef- forts of officers brotherhood and switchmen's union only bonafide or ganizations entitled to represent yard men. It seems strange that present laws against strikes of railroad em- ployes can be threatened or used only against bonafide labor organizations that have supported government at all times and made good their contracts with railroads. Must we understand that such laws do not apply to renegade organizations. or those melting Illegal strikes?"
 Before this telegram was received, the Senate had adopted without a rec ord vote Senator McCormick's resoIu- tion directing the interstate commerce commission to investigate all strikes of rallroad unions.
 Chairman Cummins of the interstate commerce committee announced fate today that the investigation would be- gin next Tuesday. but that he had not decided whether it would be conducted by full committee or subcommittee
 Meantime. the senator has teie- sraphed to MT. Lee asking for the names and addresses of the labor lead CTS in Chicago connected with the strike with view to summoning them be- fore the committee.
 Tn calling up his resolution. Senator Mccormick said President Wilson's fail .ure to appoint the members of the rail- road labor board. which is to handle wage and other disputes under the pro- visions Of the transportation act made the Senate investigation necessary for in no other way could the public be given the facts. while House officials said today the President was selecting the mem bers of the board and that the nominations could be looked for at any time.
 Administration officers are givine close attention to the strike, but they indicated that the government would not intervene at this time. leaving the matter to the union officials to handle They would not indicate in what man. Ter the government could proceed should final decision be reached that the situa tion was one calling for fed eral action.
 IL was suggested however, that De- fore any other step was taken an ap- peal probably would be made to the men to return 10 work pending settle rent of their wage demands throug h the machinery provided by the trans- . portation act
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-10
STRICKEN ON HOUSE FLOOR. Becomes HI After Deliver ing Speech Against Peace
 Resolution
sY Associated Prsss

Washington, April 9-Representative
 Claude Kitchin of North Carolina, demo- cratic leader in the last Congress, was
 stricken with slight attack of paralysis
 or tue left side today shortly after he
 had delivered speech in the House op-
 posing the republican peace resolution.
 physicians said tonight, that he was, resting easily, but that the seriousness of his condition could not be determined for ten days.
 The paralysis resulted from a cIot onf
 the right brain affecting his left side
 and with slight facial paralysis. 1t
 was produced by a high blood pressure
 and the unusual exertion incident to delivering his speech, his physicians ds- clared
 Mir Kitchin became i'll several minutes
 after his speech. Going to the demo
 cratic cloakroom he told Representatiye Oldfield of Arkansas that he felt weAk but that he simply wanted to go to his office for a brief rest, planning to re- turn to the House chamber to vote on the resolution.
 Representative Iazaro of Louisiana. a physician, examined MT. Kitchn and de- clared he had slight paralytic stroke pr Lewis J. Battle. the family physi- cian was summoned and ordered Mir. Kitchin removed to his home. The illness of the North Carolina member was mentioned in the closing hours of the peace debate, Representa- I tive Mondeli Of Wyondng, the republican leader, at the beginning of his speech, expressing regret that Mir. KitchiR was unable to carry the opposition fight to final vote. Representative Longwcrth. republican. Ohio. one of MT. kitchin's closest friends in the House. took the latter's pair and on the final vote an- | wered present"
 pr. Battle said tonight that Mir. Kitchin's condition was not serious and that he had slept during the early eve hing.
 Mrs Kitehin, who has been at her home irl North Carolina. started for Washington tonight This isi the second attack Mir. Kitutu,n ihas suffered the first occurring last De- comher whea his speech was affected
 for short time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-10
American Owned Line
 In Mexico Is Seized
sy Associated Pres,

Nogales, Ariz-, April 9.-The Southern Pacific Railroad of Mexico, an American owned line, was seized by the state gov. ernment of sonoro, Mexico, today. The railroad for some days had been tied up by strikes.
 No formal notice of the intention of the Sonora authorities tc seize and operate the line was given the railroad, officials here and at Tucson said These officials said the strike soon would have been broken had not the state authorities acted.
 The southern Pacific of Mexico is a subsidiary of the Southern Pacific Com pany in the United States and 600,0o9 American stockholders are interested in the Mexican line. 1t was said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-10
SENATE SHELVES COMPULSORY PLAN
Voluntary Training Is Sub stituted In Army Reor-
 ganizatiOn Measure
Rx A.sselsted Prs,a

Washington, April 9.--Compulsory mili- tary training was shelved today in the Senate and plan for voluntary train ing of youths was substituted in tho army reorganization bill. A fight was started to eliminate this and strip the bill of all training provisions Final action went over until Monday.
 The Senate voted 46 to to substitute the voluntary for the compulsory method There was no direct vote on the compulsory plan. Its defeat was conceded and. to provide for some method for training American youths, many advocates of compulsory framing supported the amendment of Senator Frelinehuysen, republican. New Jersey. incorp6rating the voluntary method Chair1nan wadsworth of the military coromittee gave notice that vigorous fixht would be made to retain the volun- fary plan. under which all youths De- tween IS and 8 years of age could en- list for four months training in any wear selected by them. Upon conclud- iur training they would enter the orr sanfxed reserve for five years and dur- ing that period bes required to partici- pate twice in annual maneuvers lasting two weeks.
 n HQpstllutihS ths ~ ccmpulsory training provisions, twenty two republicans and twenty-four demo- crn&s supported the Frelinghuysen Amendment. Seven republicans and two democrats opposed the substitution.
 Advocates of compulsory training made a spirited final stand
 Senator Chamberlain, democrat, Ore son. declared that President Wilson had advocated the policy, but Senator Hitch cock of Nebraska administration leader, and Senator McKellar. challenged the A Astatement-
 The Senate vote eliminates compulsory military training from consideration tn future development of the army re- orsanixation bill.
 The House bill has no training pro. visions. compulsory or voluntary, and inc enforced method. therefore. will mol coma before the conferees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-10
FRENCH FORCES CONTINUE TO ARRIVE

The arrival of fresh French forces throughout the day is reported. Rail- way comnunicatioa between the oe- eupied area and the rest of Germany is stdu suspended. StrasburE dis patches say new troops are steadily crossing tho Rhine.
 HOLD ADVANCE UNJUSTTFIED
 Paris, April 9.--( (Haxas->-A dispatch from the Wolff Bureau asserts that the note handed the French government by the German government yesterday maintained that the occupation of Ger man territory was unjustified and not anticipated by the treaty of Versailles, and caused numerous incidents nclnd- ing the killing of Germans and wound ing of others.
 The German government. the note declar es, reserves the right to protest further, but from now on it would hold the French government responsible For all damages caused, or which could re- sal- from recent occurrences
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-10

The vote on the passage of the peace resolution was 2f2 to 15O, pre- sent 2.
 Twenty-two democrats joined with the republican majority in supporting the resolution and two republicans voted against its adoption.
 Democrats voting for the rcsolu-
 tion were: Asbbrook, Caldwell.
 Dooling, Cullen, GalIivan, Clancy,
 Goldfogle, HuddIeston. Mcknfry.
 McLane, Maher, O'ConneII, o'Con-
 ner, PciI. HammiiI, Olney, sher-
 wood. Sullivan, Tague, Carew.
 Evans. Nevada, Mead.
 Republicans opposing it weres
 Fuller, Massachusetts, and Kelley,
 Michigan.
 MOTION KILLED
 Before adopting the resolution the House voted down a motion by Rep resentative Flood of Virginia, the rank ing democrat of the foreign affairs committee, to send the resolution back to that committee with instructions to report out substitute repeating all war time acts. The vote on that mo- ton was I'll for and 222 against
 On the democratic substitute, of- fered as motion to recomnlit the only vote other than that on adop- ton of the resolution permitted under. the rule, three democrats lined up with the republicans while two repub- licans joined the minority. The great CT break in the democratic ranks came on the final vote
 The democrats voting against recom- hitting were Gallivan, Massachusetts, Olney, Massachusetts, and Hamill, New Jersey. Republican supporting the motion were Fuller. Massachusetts. ans Kelley, Michigan.
 Chairman Porter of the foreign
 affairs committee claimed after the
 roll call that twenty more votes
 would carry the resoIution over
 presidential vefo. Democratic
 members, however, snid n vote on
 that question would see party
 alignment virtually intact.
 RULE WAS RIGID The vote ended two-dav battle oe words in the House. The rule was rigid, preventing all attempts at amendment of the resolution put forward by re- publicans or direct offers of substi- tutes. Only the recommitment motion was acceptable and there was TO rre- liminary presentation of the demo- cratlc proposal
 The debate began at II o'clock yes- terday morning and occupied all of the time of the House for more than twelve hours. It was marked through cut by sharp craftsmanship except for those on each side who broke away from party lines to join the opposi- tion.
 Former Speaker Clark and Repre- sentative Kitchin of North Carolina took leading part in the fight on the democratic side, while Representa- tive Mondel1, the republican leader, who closed the debate, received d warm greeting from his party col leagues.
 Representative Kitchin's speech aroused the democrats to an outburst of cheering as he assailed the repub- l'can membership, charging them with "pretense and hypocrisy" and challeng- ing them to submit straight-out pro- posal for repeal of wartime legislation If they were sincere. At the close of his speech MT. <itchin suffered col lapse resulting from what was said 1 fy his physicians to te a slight stroke of paralysis. Representative Mondeli
 tContinued on Page Fifteen)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-10
REICHsWEHR WITHDRAW

Paris, April 9.-Ac- ording to late infor- nation received by the Havas agency from Cologne, the reichswehr are re- ported to have begun the evacuation of the Ruhr basin Business men of Essen. with whom the correspondent talked, said they had left Essen on account of the workmen's convention. but had received word from relatives and friends that or return.
 The correspondent adds that number of coal barges have begun the trp on
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-10
Declare Outlaw Strike Was Originated for Purpose of Destroying Brothersood of Trainmen and Switch mems Union
By A,.eei.tsd Pr,,

Cleveland, April 9.-A signed statement was issuea here tonight by the chiefs of the four big raii- road brotherhoods. saying the pres- ent strike of svvitchmen was orig mated for the purpose of destroy- ing the Brotherhood of RniIrons Trainmen and the Switchmen's Union of North Amberica. ana that the wage demand later was Injected for the purpose of deceiving yard- men throughout the country and promoting the .one big unfonv idea.
 The statement follows:
 The present strike of men engaged in switching service was originated in Chicago by new organization that has for its purpose the destruction of the of Railroad Trainmen and the switchmens union. and in it's in ception had nothing to do with the wage question. but was a demand for the reinstatement of the leader of this opposition organization. After thi1 strike was instituted for this purpose the leaders of the new organization then injected the wage question foi the sole purpose of deceiving the yard men throughout the United States and promote the 'one big union" idea There can be no settlement of pend ing wage questions while this iilegal action continues. We insist that every rlember of these brotherhoods do every thing within their power to preserve tEeir existing contracts. which if abro- eated may take years to rebuild. The laws of all of these organiza tions pro- vide penalties for members engaged ir Illegal strikes, and these penalties will be enforced.
 'T. E. SHEPPARD. President Order Railroad Conductors.
 w. c. LEE. President Brotherhood Railroad Train. men.
 w S. STONE. Grand Chief Engineer. Brotherhood oi Locomotive Engineers.
 w s. CARTER, President Brotherhood Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-10
SHIP CONSTRUCTION

'S The court shall aid in the con- struction of ships among the signatory towers which do not now possess them; these shall be devoted in times Of peace to trade purposes and during the war to coastwise defense.
 A. Should civil war break out in q signatory power the court may inter- vene to bring about cessation of the forrors wherever it shall deem it nee essary. and the other powers snail lend their aid as may be determined.
 "5 The court shall devote special attention to the enactment of ade- auate. uniform legislation among the s.gnatory powers and to stimulating the friendliest possible relations.
 "6 The executive is hereby author ized to offer the capital of the republic to the other nations tR the event that no other be chosen for the first meet ing and to pay the necessary expenses.
 ''7. Immediately after the installa-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-10
PRIMARY RESULTS
 GOVERN DELEGATES
By AassIsts1 pysss

Raleigh, N. c. April s.-The twenty -four delegates elected by the democratic state
 and district conventions held here yes- terday will be governed a: the national convention at San Francisco by the in structiors they receive in the primary tc 1e he l in North Carolina June ,. The
 f'stricK alegates are bound by the piu- |rality voters for the presidency in the zrt5s districts and those from the ssa<s urge by the plurality in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-10
ASK MORE TTME

Paris. April s.--Dr. Geoppert, head of the German peace delegation, has addressed to Premier Millerand. as president of the peace conference, a note asking for an extension of three months after April 10 for the reduc- tion of German military effectives. This reduction is provided for in the protocol of August 8, 1919.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-10
ASSEMBLY, < TO MEET

Berlin, April S.--Konstantin Fehren- bach, president of the national assem- ply, has called a meeting of that body for Monday afternoon. It is expected the government at the meeting will make statement with regard to French occupation of the right bank of the Rhine and that discIssion of the subject will follow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-10
Levce Inspection Postponed
 Bx Assoeiated Prass

Hickman, Ky. April s.-Inspection of the government levee here was postponed until the high water subsidies. by mem bers of the Mississippi River Commission, who were here today on their annual tour from St. Louis to New Orleans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-10
GERMANY HOLDS FRANCE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE IN FRANKFORT INVASION
Fresh French Forces ArriDing In Occupied Area and ReprisaLs
 Threatened Ln Case Of Outbreak
French Ambassador in London Present Frances Reply to British Note With Regard to Occupation
 of Ruhr District
By Associated Press

Paris, April 9Dr. Mayer, the German charge d'af fares has handed to Premier Mlerand government declaring that Germany will hold France sponsble for the of violent
 TO PRESENT REPLY TO BRITISH NOTE
 Pari April sPau London ha. been British government to the yesterday gard to the French of Ruhr
 FRENCH FORCES CONTINUE TO ARRIVE
 bertn April 9Adves in the area occupied by his salute the reprisals in the event there are fresh utbreaLs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-10
sy Associated Pres,

Washington April 9The republican joint resolution de- with Germany end and repeating most of the sre legislation adopted today by the House. now goes to the Senate.