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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-12-08
WORLD SAVED
FOR ENGLAND
Mary MacSwiney Denies Use
of German Gold in Easter
Uprising.
MOST DRAMATIC SCENE
Furnished by Witness Before
Committee Probing Irish
Question.
MOST DRAMATIC SCENE

Washington, Dec. s.-Denial that
ireland or responsible Irish sources
had received a cent OF German gold
during the Irish insurrection. or Eas-
ter uprising, In 1916 was made today
by Miss Mary MacSwlney. sister OF
the lord mayor OF Cork who died in
BriXton prison while on hunger
strike,
Miss MacSwiney, witness before
the American commission on Ireland
gave .volumlnous testimony concern
ing alleged British tyranny and meth
DDS OF oppression in Ireland.
"Ireland never received a cent of
German gold in the Easter uprising :"
she said "Rut II we had taken II We
would have been within our rights
We had right TO take this gold we
had right to form. an alliance with
Germany. for we were at war with
England. EnGland's difficulty is Ire.
lands opportunity"
Turning 20 the audience which
packed he hearing room. Miss Mac
Swlney said:
You IN America, do you think you
halped tho world by saving England
In the WARP What you have done is
to save the world for England, not de-
mooracy.
But" she continued. with ges-
ture, when England proceeds 20 take
WI "hu ttElnS 10 hamper your
shipping and your commerce she will
ma u harder task to conquer Amer
idca than II was to conquer Ireland"
Washington. Dec. S--Amer,can ala
for Irish Independence can best he OK
erted through EFFORTS to gain the
truth about actual conditions" Miss
mary MacSwiney, sister OF the late lord
mayor OF Cork. declared today before
the commission or the committee OF
100 investigating the Irish question.
Miss MacSwinoy was the first wit.
ness called when the commission re.
sumed its hearings after an interrlp-
tion OF several weeks. II had been the
plan 10 first examine Mrs. Muriel Mac
Swiney. widow OF the lord mayor. hut
this was changed. Mrs. MacSwiney.
VINO arrived hero last night with her
sistcr"in-law, viii be heard probably
this afternoon,
Miss MacSwiney told the commission
she mad come to America Ia "aid our
friends In obtaining the facts" about
conditions In ireland. She felt she
sara. that most Americans were unin-
formed to real conditions.
Particular Grievance,
ireland has suffered from landlord
tyranny for years sRhe said One partic-
har thing which tho Irish object TO,
she said, was that Catholic parishes,
were forced TO contribute TO the sun.
port OF non-catholic clergy who dld
not reside In ireland and who were
paid out OF public funds, gathered In
taxes.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-12-08
M'MlLLM PLANS TO
RUN FOR U. 5. SENATOR

- Washington, Dec. S.-(Special)-
Former Gov. Benton McMilln, who is
eral days in Washington, according to
friends here, is actively making his
plans to become candidate for the
United States senate to succeed Sena-
tor McKellar Gov. McMllin is on
lister Of Guatemala.
He came to Washington after spend
ing week or two In Tennessee in
November. His second visit to the
state and his old congress district is
regarded as of considerable signifi-
canoe at this time when the alignments
are being formed for the Forthcoming
senatorial fight. Gov. Patterson is an
other whose candidacy is assured, ac-
cording to gossip among members of
congress who returned from Tennes-
see this week
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-12-08
Hooper After
FundStor IT, ofC.
In New York Conferring With
Rockefeller Foundation.
May Get $150,00O.

Dean Frank p. Hooper, acting
president Of the University Of
chattanooua, 10 In New York look.
Ing after some financial affairs Of
the institution, according to o ru.
NOR circulated In university circles
Wednesday,
II 10 said that Dean Hooper ia
comforting especially with mem-
bers OF the Rookefolier Founda.
tlon In reference TO proeurino a
contingent fund towards a $500.
200 endowment for the university,
The Rockefeller Foundation, II is
Understood, has offered the Uni.
sSersty o. Chattanooga the sum o:
$loO,0OO towards the endowment
on the condition that the board OF
trustees Of that Institution raise
the Remainder OF the haIf million
endowment.
II is with particular reference TO the
oIter OF the foundation that Dean
Hooper Is In New York, but II Ia 'bo-
lieved that he Is also comforting with
church officials and others in regard
TO the finances OF the university
Dean Hooper will return 10 the city
Thursday and will probably be able
TO confirm the rumors at that time
i ls known that the university has
felt the need OF additional funds for
some time and that effort to increase
he endowment has been contemplated
Gy both the trustees and faculty, but
deh1ite announcement as to what the
course Of action in reference 10 the
matter would be has never been made
Need More Money.
Dr. Everett @. Conant, ranking
member Of the faculty with the ex.
ceptlon OF Dean Hooper. said that ad.
ditional funds were necessary 10 carry
on the work Of the university and "a
mike much needed repairs He ex-
pressed the hope that the board OF
trustees would as sooh as possible
elect permanent president 10 the In.
stltution in order that tho financial Rf-
fairs might be cared for.
That the selection OF Dean Hooper
for president of the university would
be acceptable and pleasing 10 the on
tire faculty was the opinion of Dr
Conant. lie remarked however. that
he did not know whether or not Dean
Hooper would accept the position II
tho trustees should offer II 20 him.
DR.. Connnt denies that any faculty
pressure will be brought to bear upon
the trustees IN tho matter OF an i'm
mediate appointment Of pr,sydcht.
regardless OF a rumor 20 that effect.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-12-08
CUT
OF 50 PER CENT.
Acreage Reduction Committee
Recommends Farmers Plant
One Third In Cotton.
BR0UGH FAv0RS DRIVE

Memphis. Dec. S.--Reduction OF at
least 80 per cent. In the 1924 pro-
duction OF cotton was recommended
In the report OF the acreage reduction
committee to the cotton conference
here today, To bring this reduction
about. II Is proposed that no farmer
plant In cotton more than one third
OF his lands actually in cultivation.
The report appeals to the banking In
terests OF the south, both individually
and through their state orgj,izntions.
to enforce compliance with this re-
duction plan through restriction of
credits
Merchants are urged TO aid In the
plan by restrictions In the furnishing
Of supplies TO farmers who are un-
willing TO reduce their acreage. The
means for carrying out the reduction
arc left for development TO the vari-
GUS state bankers associations and
the individual bankers. with the as
sistance OF the American Cotton as
ISOLATION and other civic or agrlcul-
tural associations which enlist in the
campaign.
This step we deem to be imperative
MS n good measure of business ana
financial v1'nty." says the report,
ANY other course is speculative.
ruinous and unsound. Agriculture
must obey the Same economic laws as
Industry and curtail production In
times when production does not pay"
A general discussion Of the report
followed Its submission.
At the morning session II. T.
stuart. a banker. OF st. Louis, gave
tho results OF trtp tAyough the cot
ton manufacturing and cotton pro-
ducing sections. He advocated both
reduction OF production apd dlyeral-
.npation Of crops as the aniy aoiution
OF the problems or the cotton grower.
"The banker who makes loans to a
farmer who II working on a one -crop
basis Is simply aiding him In eco.
nomic suicide" Mr.. Etunrt said, "and
should be held as an accessory TO the
crime"
Gov Charles II. Brough. of Arkan-
sas. urged tho formation In every
township in the south OF organlzn-
tions similar TO those formed In tho
liberty loan and Red Cross drives
during the war for the influencing OF
sentiment toward reduction. Ho said
that he thought state legislation could
aid little In the plan. as II was an
economic impossbility to fix prices
by Legislation. Ho urged, however.
the appointment OF committee to 10
to Washington, In nm effort TO secure
an Interpretation OF tho federal re-
serve act. which would extend the
time limit on foreign ncceptnnces
from six months TO one year. Such
an extension would. he said, open
many foreign markets to the cotton
producer nj once.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-12-08
american Claims
GiUen Setback

lean claims regarding the Mosopota mia
oil fields and the distribution OF the
former German colonies have received
a setback by tho appointment OF Lord
Robert Cecil, representative OF South
Africa, as chairman OF the subcommit-
tee on mandates. II was generally hd-
mitted today,
Lord Robert Cecil had already pro.
nounced In favor Of practically unlim-
tied powers by mandatory states over
the Countries for which they hold man
dates. including special privileges As
to natural resources.
Both Lord Robert Cecil and Leon
bourgeois. OF France. hold identical
Views and together they dominate the
subcommittee. Their delegates repre-
sent smaller states such as Switzer-
land, that have no vital interest in
the mandate question
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-12-08
URGE ACTION ON BONUS
PRIOR TO new TAX LAWS

Washington, Dec. s-Minorl,y lead
era In congress today were asked by
Secretary OF the Treasury Houston to
press for action upon the soldiers
bonus Legislation, prior 10 enactment OF
new tax legislation. The suggestion
made by the secretary was that tho
bonus question must he definitely set
tied before the outlines OF now tax
laws can he accurately determined,
Renewing his opposition TO tho sol
dier bonus proposal. which would in
volve an estimated cash expenditure
Of ti.2t0, 900. 900, Mr.. Houston said such
expenditure would have 20 be made by
the government during the period In
which the treasury viii be most Sc
vcrelv tried by the burden Of meeting
heavy maturing obligations,
at would entirely dominate tho pro-
gram Of tnN legiHlatlon during tho next
two years or more. II would increase
the present tax burden, delaying tho
tightening Of that burden and diamny
taxpayers with ltE promise or threat
Of future drafts Of Ike character upon
the public purse" the secretary com
mentcd In his report 10 congrcss.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-12-08
CONCRESSDOWN
TOREAL ACTION
So-Called Packers Regulation
Measure Has Right Of Way
in Senate.
ARMENIAN LOAN OPPOSED
As Is Also Wilson's Proposal
for Philippine independence
and Revision of Taxes.
(nv 4 eAar cAMpnr,,

NDy y. 6AHI IL
washington, Dec. 81 N. S.)-With
President-elect Warren G. Harding in
the comparative seclusion OF Marion
Ohio, and President Woodrow Wilson'S
annual message tucked away in the
Congressional Record, congress settled
down to business today.
Members OF the senate and house be-
gan to buckle to the task before them
during the next three months,
An effort was to be made in the sem
ate today by Senator Kenyon, republi.
can, OF Iowa, to secure immediate ac-
tion on the so-called packers regula
ton measure of which he and Senator
Kendrick. democrat, OF wyoming, are
Joint authors. The measure is on the
senate calendar as unfinished business
and has the right of way.
Kenyon said he proposed to urge the
passage Of the bill in lengthy speech,
but opposition to 1t on the part OF sew
eIal lnnuential leaders may preclude
an early vote on 1t.
It is understood Senator Lodge, Of
Massachusetts,, and Senator Smoot, Of
Utah, are two republican leaders who
believe the retailer and not the whole-
aaier, Is the one in most need of regu-
lation.
Certain recommendations made by
the president in his message are certain
to be ignored by the republican major
ity. in control of congress, republican
and democratic senators declared They
say the presidents suggestion for an
immediate revision of the countrys
taxation system is impracticable, al
though hearings will be begun after the
Christmas holidays by both the sem
ate finance and house ways and means
committees preparatory for general
readJustment OF taxes in accordance
with republican program of revising
the revenue act.
The licensing OF corporations engaged
in interstate commerce; loan to Ar
menia. and the granting of indepen-
dence to the Philippines are other pro-
posals Of the president, which, 1t is be.
ieved will not be acted upon favorably.
The coalition between democratic and
republican agricultural members may
result in the re-establshment of the
war finance corporation, despite the OPP
position to this by certain republican
leaders.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-12-08
cox WILLING TO APPOINT
WILLIS TO U. S. SENATE

Columbus, O., Dec. S.--Gov. Cox to-
day wired President Harding prof
fering his cooperation in appointing
Senator -elect Frank B. Willis to fill the
unexpired term of Mr.. Harding in the
senate.
Gov. Cox's telegram follows
II read In the papers of your inten-
ton to resign from the senate on Jan.
10 or 4, at which time so you an
nounce, the new governor will appoint
Senator-elect Willis. 4 have no doubt
that in preparing for executive tasks
you are desirous of the earliest pos
sible moment of bringing the senate
rial responsibility to an end.
''If it will In any way give further
ance to your plans or aid to your con-
venience snail be most happy to APP
point Mr.. Willis Immediately upon your
resignation. This suggestion is prompt
ed by spirit of helpfulness which must
politicsl association If government is to
efficiently meet the needs of humanity"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-12-08
Wilson Decides
Si$e armenian
Won't Be Published Until
Made Public by Allied
Powers.

Washington, Dec. S.--President VIII
son has completed his recommendations
with regard to the boundaries of Ar
menia and, has, forwarded them to the
league Of nations in session at Geneva,
1t was said today at the state departr
ment.
They were formulated at the request
of the principal allied powers and II
is understood that they had no direct
bearing upon the prospective efforts
OF the president at mediation in Ar
rnenia. As to the question of media
ton 1t Is understood the president will
take no further steps until he re-
ceives additional instructions from the
council as to the method of procedure.
His decision was forwarded to the
signatories of the Sevres treaty about
ten days ago, by mail 1t was too
lengthy to be cabled. The state de-
partment feels that 1t would not be
proper to make the decision public here
but that 1t should be published by the
allied powers.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-12-08
PoSTMASTERS NAMED

Washington. Dec. S-rrcsident VIII
son sent more than 1000 nominations
TO the senate this afternoon. The
nominations cover recess appoint
ments mostly postmasters. which have
been previously announced.
The following nominations for post
master were sent to congress.
Thomas Charlton Howell Chatta-
nooga. Tenn; Emev d. Miller, NogaIes.
Ariz.; Hugh {. Mcclellan Memphis.
Tenn, George /. Davis, Tallahassee.
Fla; Perry J. Harbcd, Clarkcsville,
Tenn; Winnette -. DeErassi. Amarillo.
Tex: Norman a. Walker. Miami. lila. ;
Thomas j. Murphey, Greensboro. n. g..
Robert B. Dunn, Kingston, y. C.; Nixon
l., Crawford. Winston Salem. \. G.;
James V. Reynolds. Danville. Va;
James X. walker, Laurcls Miss.
Postmaster Hugh G.. Mckellar, ~
Memphis, is a brother OF Senator n. -.
MChcllar.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-12-08
CENTRAL AMERICAN
FEDERATION PLANNED

Washington. Dec s-The formation
Of a Central American federation. com
posed OF tho states Of Guatemala, sal
vndor. Nicaragua. Costa Rlca. and Hon.
duras. was agreed upon In principle ~
conference of representative ot
these countries on Dec, NJ San jose.
Costa RicR. the state department was
advised today.
Tho conference has boon IN session
several weeks seeking the formation
Of federation under a central govern
ment. Dr Alvarado Quleros has been
elected president Of the conference.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-12-08
UNWORTHY IMPROVEMENT
Army Engineers Oppose Ger
tain Waterways Bills.

Washington. Dec. S-The chief OF
army engineers recommended today In
special reports received by congress
that Shallow bayou. Louisiana. was
unworthy Of Improvement by the fed
eral government. Construction OF a
dam at the outlet Of Sabine lake. Lou.
isiana and Texas, also was held mad
visable.
The report recommended an eleven
foot channel in the Pasquotank river,
y. C., connecting with the Dismal
swamps OF Virginia and forming a part
Of the inland waterway from Norfolk,
Va. to Beaufort. n. c.
The proposed canal from Red river,
through Days creek. Texas and Arkan-
,sas, to Sulphur creek. about forty
three miles long. was reported unfa-
yprahiv
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-12-08
HAD COLORFUL CAREER

New Orleans Dec. S--Guy Il Moiony.
Lieutenant colonel In the world war.
veteran OF the Hncr war. colonel under
Gen, Lee Christmas in Nlcarn guam and
llondurnn revolutions and NJ present
an officer In the Washington artillery,
today formally assumed tho duties OF
superintendent Of police Of New Or
leans succeeding Frank Mooney, re-
signed Appointment BY Mayor Me-
shnnc was confirmed by tho board OF
police commissioners
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-12-08

Mr. Laws declaration was given In
answer TO the following question from
Horatio Bottomley. NJ. p. and editor
OF John Bull.
Has not the time arrived TO make
representations to the United States
that further federation OF such actions
as the comforting OF municipal honors
upon De Valera will be regarded by
Great Britain as an unfriendly actf'
Tho government spokesman replied:
From a diplomatic viewpoint we
have the right to make such represen-
tations to the United States. But Il IL
not question of right; 1t Ia question
OF expediency."
London, Dec. S.--A 1uli seeeion
Of the cabinet was held Friday 20
discuss the Irish peace overtures
from Father Michael o'Fianauan.
acting president OF the Slim Feln.
From a well-lnformed source u
was learned that q reply probsbIy
viii be sent TO Father o'Flana.
cams telegram asking for further
Information as TO his powers and
what guarantees he 10 able 70 o..
''Hops for peace In ireland be-
fore Christmas 10 fading" said the
Globe today In commenting upon
the Irish truce efforts. Dispatches
from Dublin and other irish eitIss
20 the Westminster 0axette cay
that "amaxement was aroused IN
ireland py the announcement In
the house Of eommv>.e by Sir Ha.
mar Greenwood, chief ye~-.-..
for ireland. that the government
VIII not enter Into Q truce until
the leaders OF the Irish republican
army are arrested or have surren.
dered."
"The moderases were wInninu
peace, but now they have been
blceked," said Q Dublin dispatoh
to the Westminster Gaxette.
Cries OF enc"
Horntio Bottemley. liberal, later asked
whether the time had not arrived when
Great Britain should make serious rep-
resenta tions to the American Enverf,-
ment that any further federation OF De
Valera and the comforting on him OF
municipal honors was an unfriendiy act.
THIS wa greeted by cries OF mo"
Mr. Bonar Law answered:
Il think there is no Doubt that we
would, from tho diplomatic point of
view, have the right TO take the course
suggested. but II Is not a question OF a
right but OF what In expedient"
Responding to another query Mr. no.
mar Law said:
Undoubtedly very severe campair,
is being conducted In America aKalns
this country. but 40 far we have found
the Americans can be trusted to look
at the matter from a reasonable point
OF view"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-12-08
CONFER WITH HARDING

washington. Dec. S,-The league OF
nations and cabinet selections were
talked over by Senator Harding and
his advisers yesterday in another series
OF conferences
consulted representatives of both the
mild reservationists and the irrecon-
cilables. conferring first with Senator
Spencer of NJ ssouri, a mild reserva-
ZIONIST, and later with Senator johnson
OF California. the leader of the ire
concilables Senators Kellogg of Min
nesota and other mild reservationista
we're among those who called during
tha dJy
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-12-08
WON'T MODIFY PLANS
De Valera Says, Following
Report From England.

New York. Dec. sd. N So
Eamonn poValera, president OF tho
irish republic, wnen shown the Inter.
national News Service dispatch from
London, quoting A BonW Law as
threatening diplomatic representation
by Britain TO the American govornment
because OF DeValera's uttttanneH In the
United states, said he was not aware
OF anything he had said or done In this
country that might Justly call forth
such action.
Asked whether the proposed repre-
Valera said
by no means"
He added that he had been most
scrupulous TO act In n manner bent
ting one who had received the hoapi-
tallty Of America, and that ho had not
offended any American law.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-12-08
WON'T ABDlCATE THRONE
Constantine Says Action Liza
Bile to Cause Revolution.

Lucerne. Switzerland. Dec. s.--(A. pl
~ -Ex-KinE Constantine viii not relin-
duish his claim 20 the Greek throne IN
favor OF hts son George, II was de-
clared today by Prof Georgios STREET.
close adviser 81 Constantine here.
THE Greek people want Constantine
80 badly that his abdication probably
would cause revolution In Greece"
Prof STREET. added
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-12-08
TWO BANKRUPTCIES FILED

Two voluntary petitions were flied
In federal court Wednesday.
Joseph Powell Mason, furniture
factory foreman residing In East chat
tanoorn, filcd petition giving his
financial status ns follows; Unsecured
liabilities. about 1870. secured linbf-
tiles, f2,0o; assets, one lot IN Fast
Chattanooga valued AZ 81 zoo. which II
"ncumbered by two deeds Of trust
amounting 10 $500
George Illxon, office manager. re-
siding on Cherry street, was the filer
~ the second petition He gave his
unsecured liabilities At about Sita0.
secured liabilities at about $3.50. and
nHeatH nt N70, claimed aa exempt un.
der the state laws
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-12-08
ARMORY IS ROBBED
Reported Number of Pistols
Are Missing.

As a result OF the visit" OF intruders
10 the Armory. presumably on Tuesday
night. government property In missing
and an inventory win he necessary In
order "a determine tho number ana
value Of articles missing. The inven-
tory viii he taken Wednesday night n
n understood that four revolvers are
Included IN the loot taken.
The government property ct the
Armory was being used by nstional
guardsmen.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-12-08
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-Between ss5 and SIS In green
backs In ones and hves. between Kem-
BILE store. "a Rossville ave, and the
Royal theater on Main st; liberal re-
ward. ~ Rossville ave. or call Main
65k
LOST-Sunday. black bill book con-
tanning s2S or s25 In currency. Finder
Please call Main 4246
POCKETBoOK-Bla folding pocket
book lost on local southern train from
Rlrrningham Thursday night. Find
er please keep money and return book
with papers 10 H. $. Smith. Overland
Chattanooga co.
IFor Lost and Found Ads see Want 40
PAae.l
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-12-08
NONE KNOW WILSON'S
PLANS AS TO TREATY

Washington, Dec S-Discusson as
to what action, If any. President Will
son will take with regard to the peace
treaty before he goes out of office, has
brought no information from the White
House. Those officials who are sup
posed to be in the presidents confidence
profess to have received no word from
him as to his intentions but they are
of the opinion that he may take some
affirmative action. possibly in the form
of a special message to congress.