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New-York tribune., 1920-05-17
Fight Started by
Farmers Against
Jones Marine Bill
Head of National Council
Declares 1t Un-American;
Reputation Of Purposes
for Which We Fought

From The 1'rtbune'a Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON, May 18.--The Farm
ers' National Council, an organization
composed Of representatives Of local
farmers organizations throughout the
country, has launched fight against
the Jones merchant marine bill that Is
pending in the Senate.
George p. Hampton, managing direc-
tor Of the Farmers National Council
made public to-day his letter to mem
bers Of the Senate urging the defeat
Of the Jones bill, which Mr.. Hampton
characterzes as "vicious reputation
of the purposes for which we entered
the war;" and as "uu-American."
The spokesman for the Farmers Ma
tional Council said: "The American
people out Of their sacrifices and labor
subscribed billions Of dollars to win
tho war. A total Of nearly $3.50, ,000,-
600 has been appropriated for the con-
struction OF ships by the government
with the clearly implied understanding
that these ships were to remain the
property Of the American people.
"The Jones bill is not merely re-
pudiation Of that implied purpose, con-
firmed by the act creating the Shipping
Board, but enables the great financial
interests of this country to acquire the
ships at fraction Of their cost. 1t per-
mits the sale Of the ships to foreigners
1t establishes the vicious principle of
shipping subsidies"
Charges Gift Of Ships
Mr.. Hampton pointed out that the
provision allowing the Shipping Board
to deduct "the depreciation charge
against the vessels sold" clearly opens
the door for a practical gift of the
ships to the interests which have been
permitted to use them until the time
BILL he declared, the Shipping Board
can sell any of our ships to our coun-
try's competitors.
Another section, Mr.. Hampton said,
"makes the American people meet all
the expenses OF operating vessels to
develop new trace routes, until 1t Is
ascertained whether or not the routes
are a business proposition, and if they
prove good proposition then they are
to be turned overto private operators
for large gains"
ne prOVlSlO!! or q NVe-yeaf reVOlV-
ing fund is a direct subsidy to aid citi-
zens Of the United States in the con-
struction of ships, Mr.. Hampton said.
Sees Profiteering
Section 25, Mr.. Hampton declared, in
effect permits owners Of vessels, docu
mented under the laws Of the United
States and operated under foreign
trade for each Of ten taxable years, to
deduct war and excess profits taxes to
which they are liable If they invest
them In trust fund for constructing
new ships approved by the board. OF
this provision Mr.. Hampton said:
1T permits ship owners to capitalize
their surplus earnings, a procedure
condemned as profiteering
"The purpose Of merchant marine
is to develop the agriculture and man.
ufacturing of country. The effect Of
the Jones merchant marine bill is to
put the American farmer and the
American manufacturer at the mercy
of the American or foreign shipping z
rings and to prevent our government
from exercising any control over ocean
freight rates"
New-York tribune., 1920-05-17
Baptist Pastor Condemns
Interchurch Movement
Declares Ethical and Martyred
Christ Is Taught Instead of
Sacrificial Christ

DR.. I. M. Haldeman, pastor of the
First Baptist Church, Broadway and
Seventy ninth Street, in his sermon
last night criticized the Interchurch
World Movement because, he said, he
believed some Of the doctrines 1t
teaches are fallacious. Following his
sermon he distributed pamphlets en-
titled "Why I, Am Opposed to the
lnterchurch Movemen.
Dr.. Haldeman's criticisms were al.
rected particularly against a pam
phlet issued by the Interchurch World
Movement in which "The Price of
Blood" is discussed. The pamphlet is
entitled. From Easter to Pentecost." F"
He declared it to be greatly mislead-
lng," saying that in the booklet the
movement accepts an ethical and mar
tyred Christ instead of sacrificial
Christ.
New-York tribune., 1920-05-17
hive Committee May
ress Opinion on New
ns Measure Which
brs Overseas Service
hign for 100000
p,bers Begins To-day;
E,ikebreaking Ukase
Issued by HOlier
bt what attitude the American Le-

1t what attitude the American Le.
will take toward the new ,addi-
Al compensation measure drafted
the Republican members of the
huge Ways and Means Committee has
been officially indicated.
The latest bonus plan provides for
ynaent of 81 day to the "at home"
feterans and s1.25 day to those of the
a. X. F. for each day of service. The
former is not to exceed $500 in total
and the latter is given a limit of S625.
The most "touchy" question with
which the Legion has had to deal since
its inception is that of comparing men
who served overseas and men who
served at home. Any effort to place
the former on higher plane has met
with vigorous opposition, and during
the Minneapolis convention it precipi-
tated many an argument. There is no
question in the mind of the legion
naires Of the country that the man who
served on this side of the Atlantic was
"rarin'" to 90 over and as certainly
did his duty as his comrades of the
Republican members of the commit
tee purpose to pass the bin next Fri
day, and have provided that debate
shall be limited to one day.
Ihe national executive committee of
the.Legion has been called together and
viii meet in Washington this week, be-
fore the Republican bonus bill is sub
mitted to the House. 1t is reasonable
to anticipate frank expression by
them on the plan to draw distinction
between the two classes Of veterans.
It may be, on the other hand, that the
Legion, realizing the bitter fight it has
made to attain its objective and fearing
further delay, will endorse this modi-
fed form of bonus.
New-York tribune., 1920-05-17
Curzon Refuses
To Call Council
To Check Poles
Appeals of Cecil for Ac-
ton to Halt Advance
Against Bolsl1eviki Are
Held Not To Be justified

LONDON, May 17;-In letter tc
Earl Curzon, Secretary for Foreign AZ
! fairs, on the subject of the Polish al
vance, Lord Robert Cecil, in behalf OF
the League of Nations Union, re
qucsted the summoning of meeting
of the council of the league of nations
at the instance of the British govern
ment to deal with that situation, and
regretted that the machinery provided
by Articles XI and XVII of the league
covenant had not already been utilized
Earl Curzon's reply, which is part Of
the whole spondence now made
public, stated that the governments in
fcrmation did not support Lord Rob
ert's view that "for months past Pc
land had been VIGOROUSLY preparing t.
attack Russia, and that the Polish adj
vance, did not constitute an outbreak of
war, but merely phase of war which
had been going on for some time.
~ do not see how we can invoke the
intervention of the league of nations,
continued Earl Curzon, "to check an
offensive by the Poles in the course of
their conflict with the Bolsheviki"
In second letter. Lord Robert de-
clared the Polish attack must have been
the subject of prolonged preparation,
OF which he thought the British gov
ernment should have been informed.
He charged that critics of the league
would say that if it should be unable G
to interfere to prevent IAN evil OF
these dimensions, its usefulness in the
future is not likely to be great"
He concluded with the plea that telc-
graphic instructions be sent to the
British representative of the league
council now sitting to bring up the
matter and urge that action be taken.
Earl Cur2on sent a final letter. indi-
eating surprise at Lord Roberts's in
tention to publish his first letter, which
lie had not written with q view to pub
lication, concluding that in the cir
cumstances he must content himself
with the remark that there were n
number Of statements in Lord Roberts 8
latest letter which he could not ac-
cept.
New-York tribune., 1920-05-17
Get That MiiliOnitl

This is the big day marking the be-
ginning of the Legion's membership
campaign-a drive for a million addi-
tional veterans to be enrolled. The
national mon bership now is 10000
snd it is likely that even the million
mark will be exceeded Posts all over
the country-more than $500 of them
are prepared for the big push. Gov
ernor Alfred f. Smith Of New York has
the following to say of the campaign:
MANY Of the young men and women
Of this country who saw service in the
World War have organized the Ameri-
can Legion. This association has for
It's purpose the promotion of patriotic
ideals and a spirit of mutual coopera-
tlon and assistance. 1t is especially
designed to overcome the influence Of
forces tending to destroy the tran,
QuNiity Of our government. The Amer
lcaN Legion is at present engaged in a
movement to extend the influence of its
organization and with this end in view
IS endeavoring TO enroll every person
Who saw service in the war
THE value of united action and CO.
operation in the achievement Of high
ideals needs no demonstration 1t is a
matter of general knowledge that
thorough organization is essential to
the accomplishment of any great
enterprise.
~. therefore, heartily indorse the
membership campaign which is to be
conducted by the Legion during the
week commencing May II, and urge
that all former service men and women
Join in the movement, to the end that
they may lend their influence to this
organization and aid in the accomplish
ment OF its patriotic purposes"
Storm Luna Park
Fhese days are Legion days at Luna
Park, and the veterans will hold forth
New-York tribune., 1920-05-17
(he AmericanLegion
kNems: Local, State, National

resort for the next two weeks. Many
Legionnaires and thousands attended
the opening Saturday evening.
The William E. Blaisdell Post, Of
Brooklyn. has been playing a big part
in this movement, and one which should
be appreciated by the other posts
Floyd l. Silk, the president, and his
other officers have arranged to care for
the disabled veterans who wish to visit
Luna. They have urged their members
and friends to buy two tickets instead
OF one, so that disabled man can be
cared for, and volunteers are wanted to
donate their automobiles for the daily
outings.
New-York tribune., 1920-05-17
Labor and the Legion

Just as had been expected by the
more conservative element within the
Legion, National Commander Franklin
doller has issved a ukase against mem
bers Of the veterans organization par
tlclpating in any efforts at strike
breaking. The Legion's attitude toward
thus question was clearly defined at
MinncaNolis and remains unchanged.
Han. off" is the policy,
In letter to Thomas Goldngay,
State Adjutant of New Jersey. Com
mander d'Olier set forth his desires in
unmistakable language The Legion, as
the Legion, is not authorized to inter
!ere IN any controversy between organ
lied labor and its EMPLOYERS.
New-York tribune., 1920-05-17

The meeting will be held tomorrow
evening and prospective members are
invited to attend.
The recent membership drive of
Washington Heights Post furnished
such good results that the officials now
have decided to concentrate upon an
other drive. Within six months $50
ex' service men have been added to the
roster of tho organization, wnile the
next drive will be for 500 members.
The post will meet next Friday eve
ming at the 22d Regiment Armory.
The dinner dance given by Third
Naval District Post SS7 at the Hotel
Brevoort last Tuesday evening was q
big success. Among the guests were
Admiral c. s. Williams Of the u. S. N
fleet supply base and Mrs. Williams.
The post has arranged an outing for
its members at Luna Park May 20. The
next meeting will be held at Public
School No. 3, Greenwich Village. TO-
morrow evening.
Representative Robert McKinirv will
address tha members of Arthur Viens
Post at the meeting tonight, at s: 80
o'clock, room l, Borough Hall, fremont
and Third avenues, the Bronx.
New-York tribune., 1920-05-17

they searched him and found Pull
man car check. They also found SIS
In cash. That was all the third degree
yielded them.
We're going to telegraph Norfolk
they told him at last, "and we're going
to turn you over to the Children's So
cIiety until we hear from the police
there"
Put me anywhere" said Johnny
obligingly, where l won't have to look
at you pie-faced datties any longer and
I'll thank you"
The police are waiting for the arrival
Of the officer from Norfolk.
New-York tribune., 1920-05-17
Memorial Day Parade

Plans for the Legion's participation
in the parade on Memorial Day arc
being perfected rapidly. A committee
headed BY Robert NJ Watkins has had
several meetings and is anxious to have
large Legion representation in the
line of march.
Division Marshal Robert NJ. Watkins,
with his mounted aids, will lead the
Legion division, which will be com
posed of four battalions. Rear Ad
miral c. R. Carr will command the
naval battalion, and the other battal-
ions will be commanded by Francis R.
Stoddard jr., Greenwich Village Post:
Nicholas Engel, 107th Infantry Post.
and Lorillard Spencer. Union Post.
New-York tribune., 1920-05-17
LEGION NOTES

Paris Post in Paris, France, has
taken upon itself the task of decorat-
ing the graves of $4,000 American
heroes buried in France. Firing squads
and musicians for the ceremonies will
be obtained from the Army Of Oc-
cupation on the Rhine.
New-York tribune., 1920-05-17

The Woman's Auxiliary Of Revillc
Post presented set of colors to the
post at a meeting last Wednesday
night. Colonel Richardson made the
presentation address and President
McCabe responded. A meeting of the
post will be held tonight, when Rep
resentative David j. O'Connel will
speak. Peter j. Brady also will make
an address,
New-York tribune., 1920-05-17

At the meeting Of Richmond Hill
Post next Thursday evening silk Le-
gion banner will be presented to the
post. This flag will be carried by the
post color guard, along with "OId
4th Ward Memorial Day parade
On Friday evening the post will go to
Luna Park.
New-York tribune., 1920-05-17
DIR. Tyndall Holds Service

The Rev. DR.. Stanley G. Tyndall, who
resigned recently from the Greenwood
Heights Reformed Church, Brooklyn,
after factions in his congregation had
fought over him for almost q year, held
services last night in the basement OF
the Swedish Methodist Episcopal
Church. About 100 persons attended.
mostly members of his old congre
ro tiop
New-York tribune., 1920-05-17

Signal Post 343 has decided unani-
mously to extend its membership to
include all female enlisted personnel
who served with the Signal Corps.
This will give the telephone operators
a membership. Enrolment cards may
be obtained from post headquarters,
100 East Thirty-fourth Street.
New-York tribune., 1920-05-17
County Committee Meeting

The New York County Committee
Will meet on the evening Of Tuesday.
May 20, at the Hotel Pennsylvania, to
hear and act on reports of officers of
committees and to consider plans for
the Memorial Day parade.
New-York tribune., 1920-05-17
Large Gifts for ". Y. u. Fund

The ENCOURAGEMENT Of several addi-
tional large subscriptions to New York
University's S6,45o,OO0 endowment fund
campaign will be made at the seventh
luncheon and rally tomorrow at the
Hotel Biltmore. Heights Campus Day
will be observed Wednesday.
New-York tribune., 1920-05-17
POST ACTIVITIES

Bill Brown Post, of Sheepshead Bay
is growing as rapidly as any in Kings
County. A stag entertainment given
the other night was attended by 500
former service men.
New-York tribune., 1920-05-17

A reunion and dinner was held last
Wednesday evening by former mem
bers of Company A, 306th Infantry,
in the 77th Division Clubhouse, q West
Twenty fifth Street.
New-York tribune., 1920-05-17
"Flashes NJ 1000 (" ro,,e

Flashes Of 1920" musical produc-
ton, will be given tonight at the Or
pheum Theater, Newark, N j., by the
members Of Newark Post %. The pro
ceeds are to be used to build q club
house
New-York tribune., 1920-05-17

Sixty-ninth New York Post 495 will
meet tonight at the 69th Regiment
Armory, Twenty-hfth Street and Lex
ington Avenue
New-York tribune., 1920-05-17

The College of the City of New York
Post has indorsed the Victory Hall
plan for a war memorial.
New-York tribune., 1920-05-17

National Sub Chaser Post col re-
quests that all officers and men attached
to the fleet now lying in New York
Harbor who served on submarine
chasers prior to the armistice COM
municate with its secretary at 20
Broadway. Teleph Whitehall 1942
New-York tribune., 1920-05-17

David W. Gentle Post 61S, in connec-
ton with the Legion drive for mem
bers, will receive applications at the
Congregational Church, 143d Street,
east Of Willis Avenue, tonight, Tues
day and Friday, from s to 10 o'clock
New-York tribune., 1920-05-17
HARTMAN NATIONAL BANK
EI&th Avenue ard 4Ath Strset
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
A Stitch in Time

Ill 1t difficult for the individual to recognize that
what affects the country large affects him
II later IN proportionate degree
Banking institutions we'll as the Federal Reserve
Banks aided by the daily newspapers, have continu-
ously urged the capital and credit of country
lhey have dwet particularly upon the overstrain and
the imperative necessity of increasing the store of
II credit by restricting its they have pointed out
II that extravaganza and expansion must be curbed;
iii numerous other factors of the present situation have
III been emphasized; and above ALL the need of creating
iii new capital by increased productivity
III 1t IS hard, however, reach the pubic-having
III eyes they see not and having they hear not In
ageneral and impesona way they recognize the neces
slty tor deation inevitable of prices and
il ultimate liquidation both of labor and goods but thew
are loath to each for himself If too occuped with
his own affairs unable technical details
ii OF the problems of the situation, Hartman National
II Bank recommends that the facts be accepted as thew
presented by recognized authorities and that each
II govern himself accordingly.
II 1t is generally agreed that the peak of prices has
/ been reached A sound and wholesome deAation can
be accomplished provided that restrict our demands
upon the limited capital of the country eliminate
strikes and increase productive activities each of
us doing his share, and practice economy
Commercially and industriay, the country is in
sound position. We remind customers that what
+ is known and prepared for should not surprise us
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/ BARKING HOURS FROM O'CLOCK A. NJ TO O'CLOCK PM
/ SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS OPEN FROM A. M. TO MIDNIGHT
New-York tribune., 1920-05-17

The meeting will be held tomorrow
evening and prospective members are
invited to attend.
New-York tribune., 1920-05-17

Storm Luna Park
Fhese days are Legion days at Luna
Park, and the veterans will hold forth
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-18
LABOR TROUBLE
HELD TO BLAME
FOR EXPLOSIONS
Two Apartment, Buildings in
Chicago Damaged Last
Night.

Chicago, Dec. 18.-Bomb explosions
which damaged two North Side apart
nsent buildings and sent scores of peo-
Pile s%currying from their fats at mid
night last night were attributed by
thes'police to labor troubles. @
Near panic reigned as men, wonhen
after the explosions which broke all
windows in the dwellings and many
in nearby structures. Police believe
dynamite bombs. detonations of
which were heard many blocks. were
used in both instances. No one was
hurt in either explosion.
e. N~achtsheinA owner Of the build
ing damaged by the first bomb said
he had discharged = union janitor
and employed a non-union ,man4re-@
put had received no threatsrof
trouble. The second bomb exploded
in this door yard Of Oliver De Shon, a
bill poster, who had been employed
during the strike Of union bill post
ers on the elevated railway lines. He
said he had been threatened a num-
Der Of times.
The threat to call out 1000 ja%nitors
employed by one of the largest apart
m,ent renting firms today was made
by William F. Quesse, president OF
the janitor's union following a con-
ference between Quesse, and James
j. Carroll, chairman OF the renting
division of the Chicago Real Estate
Board, at which a futile effort was
made to select a third arbitrator in
the janitor- landlord wage contro-
verSy,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-18
UNABLE TO FLOAT SHIP.

Rockland, Me-. Dec. 1S.-The con-
crete steamer Polias appears likely
to remain a monument on the Maine
coast to Of the war innovations
in marine architecture. The freighter
is securely lodged on Old Cilley ledge,
near the southwestern entrance to
Penobscot Bay, where she was strand
ed in a storm last February. result
ing In the loss of eleven Of her crew.
Repeated efforts to float the vessel,
which cost the government $950.o00
to construct, have finally been ADAM
doned and wrecking gear has been
removed. The Polias still rests on an
even keel, giving her the appearance
of being afoat, but with every tide
she hlls with water pouring through
holes punched in the hull by the
jagged rocks. %
Her position has not changed since
she struck the ledge while bound
from Searsport for Norfolk after
completing the third trip since her
launching. No trace has ever been
found of the bodies Of the eleven
seamen who put of in q boat without
the masters permission. It is sup
posed the. boat was smashed against
the side of the steamer. Captain
Coghland and the other Is members
Of the crew were rescued the next
day by coast guardsmen. /,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-18
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CHRISTMAS TIME.

Oh, 1 am glad I lived to know
Christmas days Of long. ago.
To see the candle-lighted tree
With all the pomp OF mystery,
To stand before it open-eyed
As some new tinseled toy I spied,
And find beside my bed a drum,
And then to the house with joy,
AS DOW does many a little boy ~ ~
Those glorious Christmas days, it
seems,
Have vanished in the mist Of, dreams,
Yet other little boys must know
The self-same charms Of long ago;
But there's no table long drawn out
No shouts Of glee,, no welcoming
To those who'd driven miles and miles
To be with. III and share the day
Those good old friends were called
away III
The mother smiling at the door, -"
Her eyes With tears just brimming
Glad tears that seemed so strange to
1 wondered oft how they could be,
Because, till. I'd grown old, I thought
That Christmas day with Joy was
fraught, n
And didn't. understand or know
That it is touched with grief and woe,
And howsoever large the list. II
There always is a loved one missed.
The gifts were simple then, but oh,
With love they set all eyes aglow!
For ivoxy pen or picture framed -
''Just what I wanted!" each exclaimed;
How did you guess. Aunt Jane. that I
This very thing had 1onged to buy?'
and then the gift for mother camel!
Loves altar candles were aflame
AS we produced our big surprise
Which brought the tears into her eyes.
But we who were the children then +,
Are now the women and the men;
The girls are mothers and they cry
AS mother did in days gone by,
And I have learned through changing
Just what the Christmas morning
means; III
I feel their kisses on my cheek,
land find it difficult to speak +.
I've come to understand and know
Just how they felt so long ago..
In I'D