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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-04
BANKING HEAD SAYS
ESCH-CUMIINS BILL
IS ONE OF THE BEST

CHICAGO. March 3.-The Esch-
Cummins railroad bill is the mOst
constructive legislation congress
has enacted IN many years. Richard
Halves. president OF the American
Bankers association. declared in q
statement tonight.
Six Of seven recommendations
drawn up 10y special railroad
committee OF the association were
Incorporated I'm the bill. Nr. Halves
said.
The bill will serve as a stabilizer
Of certain national conditions" Mr.
Hawes said, and il viii insure a
continuance OF the present prosper
Gus conditions. The principle OF ar
hitration provided is az least eouita-
lie 90 all concerned Let the labor
features be given full and fair
trial Both sides should welcome
an unbiased try-out'
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-04
RENEW EFFORTS TO
RESCUE PACT FROM
SENATE DEADLOCK
Democratic and Republican
Leaders Make Final Move
TO Revive Issue.

WASHINGTON, March 3.-While
the treaty debate dragged on in the
senate Wednesday without action
the treaty's friends began a final
determined effort 10 rescue 1t from
the deadlock toward which all lead
ers agree It again is headed.
Republican and democratic sena-
tors Joined IN the movement, but
they were only moderately hopeful
of success. Putting collateral issues
aside. they addressed their efforts
to the republican reservation to ar
ticle 10. long the storm center Of
the whole treaty fight, which the re-
publican leaders have said they can
not modify and which Pres't Wilson
has said he cannot accept
see Slight Chance.
Some compromise proponents pro
fessed to see possibility that an ac-
ceptable modification might yet be
formulated. Others believed that
despite assurances Of democratic
leaders, enough democrats to put
through the reservation as II stands
might yet be induced 20 quit the
presidents lead.
The confidence of the treaty's ir-
recOncilable opponents apparently
was not shaken and leaders Of the
two parties maintained that ratifi-
cation would fail
Shantung Reservation Up.
The subject technically before the
senate all day was the Shantung
reservation but il got only a passing
mention as the discussion rambled
over the whole battle-ground OF the
isues that have been debated almost
continuously for more than a year.
Among other things, the Adriatic
question again was brought into the
debate. while Sen. Reed, democrat
Missouri. enlivened proceedings with
a bitter attack on Sen Hitchcock
Of Nebraska. the administration
leader.
The course Of Pres't Wilson in
condemning the proposed Adriatic
was approved by Sen.
Borah republican, Idaho who de-
clared the executive was right IN
asserting that the United Ssntes
could not join i'm European settle
ments dnless they were 20 be based
on a new rule OF justice in interna-
tional contracts. But the allies Ad-
riatic proposal itself, the senator ar
gued showed that the old regime
still ruled in European politics.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-04
.H4BITUAL CRIMINAL
GETS LIFE SENTENCE

INDIANAPOLIS. March 3.-How-
ard Cert. 80 years old. was sentenced
TO life Imprisonment by a jury in
criminal court here Wednesday at
the conclusion of trial in which he
was charged with grand larceny and
with being an hab.tual criminal.
The specific crime alleged was the
theft of an automobile last Novem-
Der
The conviction and sentence were
obtained by the states attorneys un-
der a criminal statute which pro-
vides for life Imprisonment for
habitual criminals found guilty of a
third offense. The sentence was the
first ever imposed under this statute
in a local court.
Cert was declared by the state 10
have been convicted previously on
charge OF burglary in Kansas and
Of larceny in this state.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-04
Ne10 Roadster Jumps
Like a Rabbit When
DriUer Shifts Gears

A new roadster OF the latest
model was seen 10 back rapidly
from the curbing at the Farmers
Trust bldg. on jefferson blvd. late
Wednesday afternoon. AS the car
reached the center Of the street.
narrowly missing another car, the
driver "chOked' his engine by sud
denly applying the emergency
brake.
Efforts to start the motor proved
futile and finally the driver olsen
gagged the gears and had his engine
running but forgot to release tho
emergency brake. BY this time
several people had gathered on the
curb to watch the maneuvers as the
driver started west on Jefferson
blvd. by leaps and bounds, the an
tics Of the car resembling those of a
rabbit. As the car rounded the cor
ner Of Lafayette st. the driver, City
Judge Gilmer. was seen to breathe
a sigh OF relief
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-04
WILL NOT LET
u. S. WITNESS
CROSSBORDER
Mexican Officials Base Re-
lection On Testimony
Given At Quiz.

WASHINGTON, March Blunt
rejection met the effort OF the state
department to induce the Mexican
government citizen to reenter Mex
leo after testifying before the senate
subcommittee on Mexican condi-
tions. Answering a note presented
by George T. Summerlin, charge at
the American embassy, Hilario Me-
dina, sub-secretary OF foreign af-
fairs. said that "in view OF the an
tecedents" Of Forres, his entry could
not be permitted. Medina also
charged that F'orres had conducted
a propaganda against VI Mexico o
among persons attending the ses-
sions' of the subcommittee.
The American request according
to unofficial text, laid stress on the
fact that American citizens could
noC refuse TO testify before the COM
mittee under severe penalties.
u. 5. Note.
In view Of these eXtenuating cir
cumstances," Mr.. Summerlin's note
added. "and without denying the
right Of the Mexican government to
refuse admittance to undesirable
aliens. the department Of state be-
lieves that in these cases an eXcep-
ton might be made which would
not destroy the principles Of inter
national law"
The Mexican reply dealt only with
the specific case Of Forres. whose
home is at Matamoros Mexico, and
who was refused passport vix by
the Mexican consul at Eagle Pass.
Texas when he sought 10 80 home
after having testified.
Mexicans Reply.
Permit me TO point out 10 yotTs
excellency," the Mexican reply said.
that the said Mr. Forres. in testi-
flying before the subcommittee Of
the United States senate, stated
that conditions prevailing at pres
ent in Mexico were chaotic. exhib-
iting as evidence of his assertion
that the president OF the republic on
the occasion Of his visit 10 Cuatro
Cienegas. had been escorted by T.
NJ. Forres expressed himself in harsh
terms with regard 10 article p of
the constitution stating ii simply
provided for confiscation or robbery.
In general his statements were not
only derogatOry to Mexico and this
but were also sarcastic.
%evert heless the said Mr.. Forres
has not confined himself to his false
statements with regard to Mexico
but he has been engaged in an ac-
tive propaganda against Mexico
among the persons attending the
sessions. having furthermore offered
IN a jocular tone to go to the Mex
lean consulate and advise himself
rs 10 whether the viz Of his pass
ports would be denied. confident
that il would not be.
'Tn view Of the antecederts Of
Mr.. Henry Forres my government is
panied 70 advise your eXcellency
that il cannot permit the entry into
NTaNfco of the gentleman" 3"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-04
Announce Slaughter
of Many ArmenidnS

PARIS. March 3.-The Greek le-
cation today made public a telegram
announcing the slaughter OF large
number Of Greeks and Armenians
by the Turks in RodOstO. so miles
northeast of GallipOli, on the sea of
Narmora. Details were lacking but
the telegram says that the French
governor at Dedeaghatch, seaport
in Thrace. on the Aeagean sea. had
left hurriedly for Enos, the head
quarters Of the followers OF Musta-
pha Kemal Pasha, Turkish nation
alist leader, who are said 10 be ter
rorizing the inhabitants in that re
gion
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-04
ROUND TABLE
MEMBER URGES
FREE SPEECH
Antony Wolfe Says Suppress
sion Now Verges On
Tyranny-Ci;es Facts.

A scathing attack on what he
termed the tendency Of the execu-
tives and operatives of the feder-
al government to carry the suppress
sion Of speech and the written word
TO the verge Of tyranny was incor-
pOrated in the address of Antony
Wolfe, local attorney. on Freedom
Of Speech and OF the Press" which
he delivered Wednesday night be-
fore the members of the Round Ta-
bic at their meeting held at the
Y. VI. c. A.
Freedom Of speech may be
abused" he declared, but there is
no one I'm whom we may put the
power to suppress the abuse with
out doing more harm than good"
\ lively discussion which followed
the address brought out the fact
that the majority Of those taking
part concurred largely with the
views Of the speaker.
Gives History.
Mr. Wolfe took up the history Of
the right of free speech in the Unit
ed States from the time Of the first
amendment setting forth the rights
OF the people in regard TO free
speech 10 the present day. ale in
cluded discussion of the alien and
seditiOn act and attacked the pend
ing Sterling Graham act which he
declared would make the postmast-
er general, "a partisan" both judge
and prosecutor in cases regarding
mailable printed matter
The pending bill, he stated. al
lows no trial by jury, no hearing and
leaves no appeal.
Abuses Unbcarablc.
He pointed to facts brought out
in the senate investigation Of the
recent steel strike to stress his
statements that abuses of the fed
eral power was becoming more and
more unbearable. The investiga-
ton brought out the facts that an
entire family had been arrested and
physically abused because Of the re-
fusal Of the mother TO keep indoors
during a scene between strikers and
officers. He pointed out that the
woman was on her own property
and acting entirely within her
rights.
"Should Not Endure"
In his attack or the pending bills
which could be construed TO cancel
the rights Of the mails to any pub
lication criticizing the government.
It's officials or method OF operation
he declared that, any government
that cannot endure under criticism
should not endure. No man is free
unless he can express his honest
thoughts"
The amendment to the Sterling
Graham bill which provided that
proof that such articles were pub
lished with good motives and to JUS
tihab e ends, was struck out on the
objection of the attorney general
that a man who could offer such
proof would go scot free, why lac
asked. should not such man go
scot free?"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-04
POLICE CONFTSCATE
STILL: FIND LARGE
QUANTITY or MASH

Continued operations OF the pc
lice department to confiscate an
stills" operated i'm the city result
ed in the arrest of stephen Bokor.
1850 Napier ST., early wednesday
afternoon Fourteen gallons OF
''moonshine" Were found by Sergt-
Barnhart and Detectives Cutting,
X Kosczorowski, Pallo and DelinskL
The still held five gallons and was
in operation when the police ar
rived. A search Of the premises re-
vealed S5 gallons of mash used in
making the mOonshine.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-04
Public to Blame for
High Cost of Meats

CHICAGO, March 3.-Southern
laborers who are eating too high
up on the hog" (pork chops and
ham) and American housewives who
"eat too far back on the beef"
(porterhouse ard round steak arc
90 blame for the continued high cost
OF living, the American Institute Of
Meat Packers announced Wednes-
day.
With the export market for meat
shattered by adverse foreign ex-
change and wholesale prices back
TO where they were a year or two
ago, the American consumer IS
chiefly responsible the institutes
bulletin on February conditions
saws.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-04
JAPS TO CONTINUE
COURSE REGARDING
SHANTUNG PROBLEM
New Ambassador Says COun-
try Will Pursue Course
Despite China's Acts.

NEW YORK. March 3.--Japan's
course in regard TO the Shantung
question Will be pursued "unswerv-
inglv" no matter what action China
takes. X. ShidehRra, the new Japan
ese ambassador TO the United States
declared at a dinner given by the
Japan society in his honor here on
Wednesday night It was his first
appearance before a large audience
IN this country since his arrival TO
assume his ambassadorial duties.
Asserting that Shantung cannot
be a source of difficulty between the
United States and Japan, Mr.. Shide-
hara said that "lt remains for
Chinese statesmen to decide" which
Of two alternative courses would
better serve the true interests Of
their country and the world"
Alternative Courses.
Two alternative courses are now
open for China to take" the am
bassador said. either to effect an
early settlement OF the Shantung
question or TO leave the question
unadjusted and pending for an in
definite length OF time
I'm any case Japan knows her re-
spOnsibilities to China and to civili-
zation. She viii go forward un-
swervingly along the pathway which
she believes to lead to international
peace and stability. What Difficult
ties then could there possibly arise
between the United States and
Japan with respect to Chinese
problems?
Special Position.
ct should be borne in mind that
Japan has i'm China a special posi-
tion which is not shared by the
United States or by any Of the
European powers Her future des-
tiny is closely interviewer with that
Of China and her own national
safety and vital interests are in
many cases directly involved in Chi
nese problems which America and
Europe can afford to approach from
purely sentimental or economic
Loints OF view
Il feel sure. however. that this
special position Of Japan is fully
realized by her American and Euro
pean friends and that she will not
be called upon TO renounce her un-
doubted right OF salf protection and
self preservation
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-04
WILL OPEN RAIL WAGE
NEGOTIATIONS TODAY

WASHINGTON. March. 3.-Rail-
road brotherhood leaders who are
still in washington may meet in
formally with officials OF the roads
preliminary 20 the actual beginning
OF wage negotiations As 4 result Of
a suggestion 10 this effect. the un-
ion leaders took no action Wednes-
day toward naming their representa-
tivcs ON the bipartisan board pro-
v.deG for iu the transportation act
and which they were urged 60 do
yesterday by Pres'r wilson.
Director General Hines had not
been advised of the selections Of the
Association OF Rai.way Executives.
90 which The president sent q note.
ut no IONS delay was anticipated.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-04

Ii was understood the union off,
cials would meet Thursday 70 dis
cuss their next move. Some OF
them feel, however. that they
should do nothing until their an
nounced policy has received the
or rejection of the
Brotherhood OF Maintenance Of
Way Employees and shop Laborers
which was not a party 10 the de-
cision reached yesterday. This
group has called 2 convention OF its
general committeeman 20 be held
iu Chicago tomorrow. As soon as
the brotherhood officials are in
formed as 60 the action OF the MAIN
teuauce workers they Will make a
decision as 70 the suggested info--
NAL meeting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-04

competition purchaAtd small
packing plant financed and built by
farmers and business men at Moul-
trie."
swift and company did not try
10 buy our plant" Veeren said.
We solicited the sale in order 20
have a large packer develop the
business and aid in general agricul-
tural development"
Prior 20 sale OF the plant, he add
ed. competition OF the big packers
was entirely fair" and Swift and
company did not expect profits on
the purchase within FIVE years
Three Wyoming stockmen also
appeared before the committee
each urging p1ssa ge OF regulatory
legislation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-04
DENIES CHARGE.

PHOENIX, Ariz. March 3.-De-
NAL that he had declared his SYM
pathy with the |. w. w. was made
wednesday 10y former Gov. Hunt,
appointed minister TO Siam, COM
menting on the announcement from
Washington that investigation OF the
chdrges were being made.
The accusation is absolutely
false" the former governor said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-04
OPEN OWEN QUARTERS.

WASHINGTON, March 3.-Head-
quarters were opened here Wednes-
day TO promote the candidacy OF
Sen. owen, of Oklahoma, for the
democratic presidential nomination.
PRINCIPAL headquarters for Sen.
Owens campaign. 1t was announced,
will be maintained in Oklahoma
City.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-04
Kiz0ania7lS Hungry
as Goshen Hotel
EmbIoyeS Strike

GOSHEN, Ind, March s.-when
employees Of the kitchen at the Al
derman hotel went on strike here
today it became necessary 10 can
eel the regular weekly luncheon of
the Kiwanis club and a dinner at
which Rotary club members were to
entertain their wives was abandon
ed. All the dishwashers at the no
tel. not satisfied with wages and
working conditions, quit their posts.
as aid the silverware washer and
part of the dining room help.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-04
COMMISSION
0. KS CITY
WATER PLAN
Public Service Body Approves
South Bend Issue of
100000.

Approval by the Indiana public
service commission viii be given at
once TO South Bends proposed
100000 bond issue. it was an
nOunced "Wednesday noon by Paul
y. Haynes. member OF the commits
sion.
Commissioner Haynes announce
ment was made at tho close of the
hearing IN the city hall Wednesday
ly him on the proposed bond is
sue.
At the request Of city officials. the
public service commission viii send
It's corps of engineers and accounts
90 South Bend to make physical
valuation OF the citys water de-
partment. It IS believed that such
valuation viii aid the city in tho
sale of the bonds. which are 10 be
Tor meeting the cost OF water main
aXtensions.
Approval Here Monday.
Commissioner Haynes said Wed
lesday that he would dictate a let
Ier at once 10 the commission az
Indianapolis. recommending the ap-
provaI of the bond issue. and he
aid that II is possible that the com
missions approval viii reach South
Eend by Monday
The hearing on the proposed
.oud issue was held In Mayor Car
sons office at the city hall. There
was no opposition upon the part
Df anyone 10 the commission Civ
1g its approval. On the other hand.
.he Chamber or Commerce,
through its manager. Il. ]. Green.
Who was present at the hearing
.ubmitted a letter to the commits
sioner, recommending that the ap-
1roval be given.
Tor Water Mains.
The S40O 600 TO be derived from
he bond issue viii be used for the
most part in extending the city's
water main system. with the excep-
ION OF SEQ. 900. which is 10 20 10
The track separation fund i'm repay
uert OF money borrowed from this
gnd by the water department.
- Mayor Carson, members OF the
board o. public works. representa-
ives OF Industrial plants and in
.erested citizens attended the hear
inz. Wednesday afternoon Com
missioner Haynes was shown the.
.ity works. including the pumping
s-atious and proposed expansions.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-04
COMPLETE WORK.

WASHINGTON. March 3.-The
house completed work wednesday
in the legislative. executive and ju-
dicial appropriation bill. carrying a
total OF S122. 100000. then was
blocked while preparing TO vote by
Rep. Bianton, democrat, Texas, who
demanded a quorum.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-04
REOPEN CANAL

SANDWICH Mass March o.
capt H. r. Co.beth. general super
latendent OF thc cape COD canal
announced tonight tha- tle cana.
would 5e reopeued THURSDAY morn
ng 10 has been closed 90 traffic
since the government Iuqllshel
-ontroI last SUNDAY night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-04
TRANSFER BALLOON CORPS.

WASHINGTON, March 3.-The
war department announced We'd
nesday that the third and 2Ist bal
loon companies had been ordered
from Ross field, Arcadia. calf. 20
the Hawaiian department. The
units are fully trained and equipped
and only men with at least two
years 10 serve will be taken.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-04
Displays Bitterness
At CailIaux'S Trial

PARIS, March 3.-Nettled at the
trend Of the cross examination of
Theodore Lescouve. prOCurat0r Of
the republic. former Premier Joseph
CaiIaux, on trial before the senate
sitting as high court on the charge
Of having had reasonable dealings
with the enemy, displayed more
bitterness Wednesday than at any
time since the trial opened.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-04
SAY MONEY GRANT WILL
FORCE UNITED STATES
TO FLOAT BOND ISSUE
Representative Hull Saws
Unbearable Taxation
Would Result.

WASHINGTON. March 3.-Ap.
peals for financial relief for former
service men were countered Wed
nesday before the house ways and
means committee by statements that
any money grant necessitating fur
ther bond issues would be an addi-
tiOnal burden on tax payers.
Rep. Hull. democrat, Tennessee,
said SS0O.0OO.00Q increased taxes
must be raised 10 meet present war
expenditures without granting
cent TO the service men.
With a bonus we would 5e forced
TO establish the most oppressive
system of taxation I'm the world" he
added
Warns Congress.
Members OF congress viii not be
blacklisted if they oppose additional
soldier legislation. Edward Hale. Of
the Veterans OF Foreign Wars OF the
United States. an organization OF
$4,000 men, told the committee in
reply 10 a question TO Rep. Rainey.
republican. Illinois. 4 discharged
officer had written the committee
that the attitude on soldier IegisIa-
tion viii be closely scrutiuized and
the soldier vote viii DE modified
before the next election"
Does this forecast a blacklist bv
soldiers similar TO rhe blacklist of
the American Federation Of Labor.
because members oppose their de-
sires?" Rainey asked. and Hale re-
piled in the negative.
Results OF Demands.
Should all demands OF All classes
of citizens for government assist
ance be met, Rainey said, "com-
munism and bolshevism would De
the inevitable result"
Rep Garner democrat TeNas.
said a bond issue in the imms late
future would decrease 10 per cent
the market value Of present gov
ernment obligations
This alone would result in an ac-
tual loss Of s260000O. 600 in the
value of property held by millions Of
people" he said.
Mr. Hale said that Approximately
three-fourths OF the service men
needed help 10 start them out in
civilian life"
Solution Of Problem
Solution Of the problem OF raising
the funds is for the ingenious minds
of the committee members Jack
Singer, of jersey City, senior vice
commander OF the same association.
declared.
IF financial aid s within The
power OF your committee we want
TO do it, but if ID is not we don't
ask the impossible" Singer COM
mented
tax ON all purchases instead ot
a bond issue. was urged bv T. IT,
Halper. Of Minneapolis representing
the world War Veterans. who said
be had been Illegally expelled from
the executive committee % the Pri-
waite Soldiers and Sailors legion He
described at length his differences
with Marvin Gates Sperry. the ns-
tional president. Following his OK
pulsion. he said, he had formed the
World War Veterans
Answering Halper's charges. Sper-
ry said he found Halper 20 be
rank socialist who intended 70 turn
the Private Soldiers and Sailors le-
gion over 10 the communist party
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-04
Allied PremierS End
Conference Session

LONDON. March 3.-The peace
conference closed It's London ses-
sions today after preparing the
Turkish treaty and its economic
conclusions IN such a manner that
they may be completed by assist
ants. The treaty will be handed TO
Turkey al Paris. March -. il was
announced.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-04
THE WEATHER

Indiana: Rain Thuursdav. ol q er -
night. Friday fair and colder. Saturday
probably fair.
Lower Michigan: Snow in north, snow or
rain in south Thursd ay. colder.