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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-11
FIFTEEN HUNDRED
LIVES WERE LOST
Possibly That Number of Ital-
ians We're Killed in Earth
quake of Last
Tuesday.
100000 ARE HOMELESS
OFFICIAL Denial That New Volcano is
Formed in the Mountains Of
Italy in Region Of Pizzo
D'UceIio.
100000 ARE HoMEL LEss

limited Press Leased Wire Service.]
ROME, Sept 1o.-(nighto = The
number of victims of Tuesdays earth
quake was still uncertain today, but
officials announced tents and barracks
were needed at once for 100000 home
less. @
The latest reports from relief work
ers indicated possibly $500 persons
were killed and 10000 injured.
Minister of Agriculture Michel has
left to visit the devasted regions.
President Ciraolo of the Italian Red
Cross has arrived in Florence for the
same purpose.
A slight shock was reported from
Casino today, but there apparently
was no damage.
An official denial was received from
Spezia Of reports that following Tues
days earthquake. new volcano was
formed on the mountain OF Pizzo
iD'Ucello.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-11
STUMP
|'ft!!EE )! Cox.
Opens Up Full Day at Belling-
ham With Reference to Up
per and Lower
Mobs.
PREVENT RADIcALIsM
PREVENT RADICALIsM
Mentions Republican Campaign Col
iectons, Sensational oIisarchy
and Other Of His Favorite
Themes.
IBy Herbert w. Walker, United
pracc Staff Cnrracnondanf

IBy Herbert w. Walker, United
Press Staff Correspondent
BELLINGHAM, Wash, Sept. IL
Government must never be at the
mercy of an upper or lower mob,
Governor James NJ Cox declared
here this morning in opening a day
full of stump speeches along the
western coast of Washington.
His address, it was apparent, was
directed at the so-called radical ele-
ments that have been creating dis
turbances in the northwest.
"A sure way to prevent radicalism
is to keep the government respon-
siye to the will of the people, he said.
but added in again attacking the
Senatorial oligarchy," this is impos-
sible with rcactionaries in control.
Cox read a letter from II. F. Alex
ander, chairman Of the Washington
Washington had raised $50,000 of it's
allotment Of $65,O00.
Regarding radicalism, Cox con-
tinued:
'I hold that in the United States
there is no call for extreme radical
ism If government is fair, then
there will be no special privilege and
certainly no unfair advantage to any
one. There will be neither exploita-
ton of worker nor injustice to en-
ployer
"Just as surely as the pendulum
swings to the extreme right in favor
itism and unfair privilege there is
certain to result a swing to the ex-
treme left of radicalism with a
smash r
'1t is the purpose of government
in democracy to hold the scales Of
justice true, to give every person OF
every class and kind equal opportu-
nifty to achieve and to acquire happi-
ness. In this way only will orderly
processes of government command
respect and obedience of all, and in
this way only will the country be
safeguarded from destruction on one
hand or exploitation on the other.
"Those who have taken command
of the opposition party seem to have
forgotten this and remember only
that phase which deals with buy
the people
Cox's voice has become husky
from a cold caught making open-air
speeches.
State committees had planned to
average ten speeches daily, but the
nominee has ordered this reduced.
Cox's schedule today also calls for
speeches at Seattle, Tacoma, Everett
and MountSVernon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-11
FRUIT GROWERS
BEING PROBED
Attorney General is Collecting EVIL
dence Against Several Asso-
Citations Charged With
Trust Activities.

TUnited Press Leased Wire Service
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1l.-Attor-
ney General Palmer has begun col
lecting evidence against severa as
sociations of California fruit grow
ers. it was learned today. at the JUS
tice department, following the lnsu-
tuition of antitrust proceedings
against the California Association OF
Fruit Growers.
1t is unlikely, however, that more
suits will be taken into court by the
Justice department until 1t is seen
what success attends the ra1stn case.
This is set for preliminary hearing
ISeptember 20, in the California fea'
erl court
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-11

ARE SEIZED
Industrial Trouble in Italy Grows
While Negotiations are Proceed
ing Between Metal Workers
and Employers.
fBy Camille Cianfarra, United Press
Staff Correspondent


Staff Correspondent
ROME, Sept. 10.-(night)--Wh
negotiations were proceeding in Milan
between metal workers and manufac,
turers, reports were received today
ployes.
A dispatch from Turin said the
three largest rubber works in Pied
mont including the Michelin tire plant,
were taken over. Other factories
seized were said to include the Marti-
Euy-Tedeschi works, which was occu.
,:icd at the point of revolvers and The
I'Irella works in Milan, employing ten
thousand men. A number of large
chemical plants were also comman
deered because the locked in metal
workers need chemicals.
(The trouble started last week when
metal manufacturers to avert strike.
declared lockout. Workers antici'
pated this by locking themselves in.
Seizure of industries and establish
ment of factory soviets rapidly spread
to other branches Of labor)
Deputies Buozzi and Daragona, rep
resenting the manufacturers, met
with Prefect Lusignoli in Milan,
where the latter submitted the gov.
ernments plans for a settlement.
The confederation of labor was re
ported to have ordered the seizure OF
200 additional plants to prevent g
lockout.
According to a message from Genoa
the Russian steamer Rodosto was
seized there by members of the sea
federation "by orders of the soviet
The italian steamer Florew, laden
with rails, was also taken over by
workmen at Savona. it was reported.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-11
SOUTH REVOLT
IN MEXICO
General Pineta at Head of Two Hun
dred Men Starts New Revolu-
tionary Movement on
Border Of Country.

TUnited Press Leased Wire Service. J
MEXICO CITY, Sept. 11.-General
Miguel Pineta, at the head of 200
men, has revolted and started a new
revolutionary movement in the state
of Chiapas, it was announced uere
today.
Government forces have taken up
the pursuit and battle was expect
ed hourly.
Chiapas is the southeasternmost
state OF Mexico and borders on
Guatemala.
Orders have been issued for the
arrest of Rudorfo Herrera, accused
of the murder of Carranza The
charge at present merely accuses
him of assault upon certain known
persons"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-11
BY Raymond Clapper, United Press
Staff Correspondent

Staff Correspondent
MARION, O., Sept Suggestion
that America has been duped by
Shocking discrepancies" in the
French and English text of articles
IN the Versailles treaty purportng to
safeguard the Monroe Doctrine, was
made today by Warren G. Harding.
These discrepancies might readily
involve US in conflict, he said. He
demanded that those advocating ac-
ceptance of the league covenant
bring forth an explanation.
This new angle on the treaty issue
was sprung in double-barreled
broadside on the Wilson policies
made by Harding today, speaking to
delegations, mostly business men,
from Chicago, Michigan and Indiana.
The other half of Harding's speech
unsparingly lashed the ineffective
meddling" policy of the democratic
administration toward business. Eight
years of democratic administration
have increased rather than reduced
inefficiency, and we have become
"the ineffective prodigals of the
world" he said, He advocated re-
building of our economic life so
that our prosperity shall not be the
prosperity of profiteers nor OF special
\ privilege"
\ Harding quoted from the French
Next of article twenty-one of the
league covenant, arguing that it is
"a complete reversal" Of the English
ttxt both of which are official and
bear the signatures, of the American
plenipotentiaries.
This difference, he said, might
very readily involve us in unhappy
conflict" The English text says
that nothing in the covenant shall be
deemed to affect the validity of un-
derstandings like the Monroe Doc
trlne. The French text, as Harding
translated it, literally says that un-
derstandings like the Monroe Doc
frine might be considered as com.
patible with any Of the provisions of
the covenant.
comparing the two versions of
thls solemn covenant, no one can fail
20 perceive that one text is the COM
plete reversal of the other he said.
The intimation in English is, that
me league covenant must be made
70 coincide with the Monroe Doc
ulne, but the literal effect of the
cause as originally drawn in the
french is the subordination of the
monroe Doctrine to such a degree
as virtually to involve its complete
abandonment.
4 one cannot help but wonder
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-11
Article Twentylone OF League
Covenant:

ENGLISH TEXT: Nothing in
this covenant shall be deemed to
affect the validity of international
engagements, such as treaties OF
arbitration or regional understand
ings like the Monroe Doctrine, for
securing the maintenance of
peace
FRENCH TEXT: international
engagements such as treaties Of
arbitration and regional under
standings. like the Monroe Doc
trine, which assure the mainten-
ance of peace, are not considered
as incompatible with any Of the
provisions of the present pact
(Eiteral translation OF French
by Senator Harding.)
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-11
Harding Charges Shocking Discrepancies in
Text of Articles in Versailles Treaty in
Connection With Monroe Doctrine.
|ONE TEXT IS REVERSAL OF OTHER
Wonders Whether it is Not Trap to Destroy
Good American Doctrine of More Than
Century.

whether the whole thing was trap
to destroy the good American doc
trine of Monroe, to which this re-
public has been committed for more
than a century 1t is impossible to
believe that the English version
was intended to be an exact render
ing of the French; no one will con-
sent to believe it was meant to De
identical in purpose.
.tOne wishes to be both charitable
and considerate,, but 1t is hard 10 pc
lieve that this very marked dlscrep-
ancy was perpetrated without lnten-
ton. Clearly, either America is pc
ing deceived or the representatlses
OF America have sought to decelye
the nations with whom we propose
to covenant our peaceful assocla'
tions.
In event of dispute, European pow
ers would inevitably accept .ns
French version, that being the oilt
cial language of European dlplomacs'
Harding said.
"America would have to acqulesce
in the demolition Of her cherlsheo
doctrine or go to war" he added.
Harding explained he did not pc
lieye the president would knoWlnsy
be party to deception OF ms own
country and he would not accuse
foreign representatives OF trying 70
dupe America, but there is misun-
which in any business
contract would have to be ciarlneo
before any prudent business man
would sign it.
Turning to relations of the govern
ment toward business, Harding oe
clared the pulling and hauilng Oh
business and application OF weird
and social theories" by an
administration which could not even
run its own business would If con-
timed mean a mo hour cay Tor
American labor. "And when this
bungling administration now seeks 70
perpetuate itself in perfect accord, let
us remember that It's suspicion ol
business. and the use of its extra
ordinary war power and its soclailstlc
have been bullying ana
tinkeripg with the pocket books III
all the American people, Harding
said ..When | hear the voices OF the
present spokesmen of that regime
talking about being progressive, l
recall the activity made in every
direction. except forward, ana
that which has drawn US
close to an economic business precl-
pice." -;
Outlining his policies toward pusl-
ness. Harding declared the govern
ment must repeal and wipe out
mass OF executive orders and laws
which leave business in anxiety and
uncertainty; readjust the tariff; re,
adjust internal taXations and
especially the excess profits tax and
remove burdens it places on business
stop experiments and
which government should
not undertake.: establish closer un-
derstanding between government and
business; protect business at home
and help build it UP abroad; make
efficient and make the
will of the people instead OF the
"will of the wilfu1' supreme.
Throughout Harding emphasized
that Governor Cox proposed to con.
tinre the Wilson policies and quoted
the perfect accord
phrase contained in a statement
issued after the famous white house
between Wilson and cox
soon after the governor was noml'
mated.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-11
IBy L. c. Martin, United Press Staff
Correspondent

iCBy l.. G. Martin, United Press Stan
Correspondent
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Sept. 1.-THE SEN
ate campaign fund Investigating COM
|mitee today definitely turned down
demands from Frank A. Munsey, Of
New York, and others that Governor
Cox be put on the stand in the in
iquiry into his charges that the re-
Ipublicans were planning to raise, a
huge corruption fund
Senator Kenyon, chairman of the
committee, said he had received more
than one hundred demands that Cox
be called. The latest of these came
from Munsey, New York publisher.
In reply, Kenyon said e. II. Moore,
Cox's personal representative, had
told the committee he brought all the
evidence Cox had and that the. COM
mittee thought it needless TO summon
the democratic candidate.
r. C. Barbour, $500 a week money
raiser in charge of the Chicago city
campaign for $500.0O0 which is now
going on, told the committee it is
I"bad psychology to assess "pros-
Ipects" a definite sum. He said he
had a card index list of 25,000 pros
poets in Chicago. Barbour said 800
of these ought. to give $1,000 each
and hoped half of that number
would. Reed asked If this was the
"cream list"
"T wouldn't call it that" replied
the witness
well, it's at least half and half, =
said Reed.
The money raising organization
here as described by Barbour was
the same as that used in Cleveland,
with teams of republican business
men doing the soliciting. This plan
followed in the main the outline Of
form 101, democratic members of the
committee attempted to
show.
Barbour denied Chicago's quota
was s70O,oOO
Hearing Adjourned.
CHICAGO, Sept. 11.-Investigation
Iof Governor Cox's "slush fund.-
charges came to a halt today when
the senatorial committee, which has
been sitting here since August 80,
adjourned.
Sessions will be resumed Septem-
Der % in the east
The final session was devoted to
testimony concerning the Chicago
drive for $500,O0O and contributions
to the democratic campaign fund by
girl employees in the internal revenue
collector Office at Aberdeen, SID,
following solicitation by means of
letters sent to them.
The committee was unable to COM
plete its inquiry into certain phases
OF the question because of failure of
two witnesses to appear. They are ::
w. R. Woodford, Cleveland, Ohio, who
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-11
More Than One Hundred Demands, Including
One From Munsey, That Candidate be
Called as Witness.
MOORE CAN TALK JUST AS MUCH
Investigation Takes Vacation After Todays
Session, But Will be Resumed in East
September e.

was to be asked about the money drive
there and George T.. Carroll, Elizabeth,
N. ].
Carroll was to have been questioned
regarding letters he wrote as presi-
ent of the New Jersey liquor fedora
ton soliciting contributions to the
democratic campaign fund.
Miss Eunice Coyne, Aberdeen, S.
D., news writer, testified she saw let
ters to stenographer in the internal
revenue Office in Aberdeen urging her
to contribute to the democratic cam
paign fund.
The letters sent out early this
month, said:
"The democratic national committee
are raising in this state fund for
campaign expenses and those who al
partaking in the benefit of Office are
asked to assist You are coRdially
requested to arrange this matter by
calling at Sherman hotel. room 213
during the next three days"
E. M Waterbury, who signed the let
| ter told several of the girls who called
at the hotel In response to the letter
| he represented Clarence H. Lee, of
Centerville. S. D. Lee, Miss Coyne
said, was described as chairman of the
democratic budget committee.
Waterbury asked the workers to
contribute $40 each, Miss Coyne said.
Some of the girls didn't have the
money, she testified, and gave checks,
some dated as far ahead as November
| 1, 1920.
J. Waiter Nee, son Of Ciarence
II. Nee, is internal revenue collector
In Aberdeen, Miss Coyne said. She
said efforts were made to keep Waite
bury's work in Aberdeen secret, but
that later it was stated that he was
there ION democratic business"
The girls were told that Jobs do
pend on the political status of the
country Miss Coyne said.
Miss Jessie Barchard, Minneapolis,
civil service employe in the Aber-
deem internal revenue office, said she
got one of the letters last week.
Miss Barchard said Waterbury ask
ed. when she called at the hotel, il
she wanted to contribute. He men
| toned" $40 as the sum each girl ought
| to give, Miss Barchard said. She
! contributed by giving him checks for
$50 each, dated September 1 and Oc-
tober 1. Miss Barchard said she is a
democrat.
| Brief Interlude.
| IBy L. c. Martin United Press Staff
Correspondent
CHICAGO, Sept. 11.-A brief inter
lude in the senatorial Investigation
of campaign funds begins today, fol-
lowing an inquiry into the Chicago
/ of
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-11
CENSUS FIGURES ARE
ANNOUNCED BY BUREAU

sus bureau today announced the fol-
lowing 1920 population results:
,Rexburg, Idaho, 1850; increase
since 1910, 1,676 persons or SS.5 per-
cent.
The census bureau at 1880 a. m.
Monday will announce the 1920 popu-
lation of Fairfield, Iowa, and Oakes'
dale, Washington
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-11
Miss Roardman Appointed.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11.-President
Wilson has rendered an appointment
as commissioner of the District Of
Columbia to Miss Mabel T. Boardman,
noted national Red Cross executive.
Miss Boardmsu has decided to accept,
her friends herc said todaY.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-11
Some Short and Snappy Items
Which Make News Wire
Sparkle.

TUnited Press Leased Wire Service.I
CHICAGO, Sept. 11.-John Woods
snoring awakened his wife. She
asked him to roll over, and when he
refused, shot him in the. leg. "Just
one of Bessie's whims," Woods said:
"she doesn't mean anything by it"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-11
TELEGRAPHIC TABLOIDS
FROM FAR AND NEAR

ly while asleep. Harry Levich did,
and he's nursing a dislocated right
shoulder. Levich explained it thus:
Il thought someone was fighting me
and I tore into them
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-11
Hat Worth 81 eco

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 11.-Crs-
toms officers told Mrs. Harry TureL,
of New York, arriving from the
orient. she could bring her hat i~to
tire country. But they confiscatCd
$1,000 aigrette that was on it
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-11
Lively School House.

DENVER. Colo, Sept. 11.--They go
to school under difficulties at Vernon.
Colo. The school house was infested
with skunks and rattlesnakes. The
snakes have been driven out, but the
skunks are there strong.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-11
Kick in Milk Czn

SEATTLE, Wash, Sept 11.-Curi-
Gus to see how much cream was in
a milk can in front of Sam Lampitas'
store, Patrolmen Anderson and Baer-
man lifted the lid. LaTpitas is in
jail The cream had a kick.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-11
To BRING
MURDER
CHARGE.
Sim Fein Court to Try British
Officials if MacSwiney Dies
Of Hunger
Strike.
HIS THIRTIETH DAY
Lord Mayor Of Cork Still Conscious,
But Has Increased Dizziness
and Pains in Back and
HIS THIRTIETH DAY

limited Press Leased Wire Service.1
LONDON, Sept 11.--Sir Hamar
Greenwood, chief secretary for Ire
land, has received notice that in the
event of the death of Lord Mayor Mac
Swiney, now on the thirtieth day of
his hunger strike, he will be tried for
murder by Sim Fein court.
Sim Fein officials previously had de-
clared informally such action would
be taken in connection with all British
cabinet members responsible for Mac
Swincy's Imprisonment, and that any
resultant sentences of death would be
carried out by Sim Fein agents.
The latest reports from Brixton pris.
.on said the lord mayor was steadily
growing weaker and the partial paral-
ysis of his arms and legs was extend
ing He was still conscious.
The morning bulletin said MacSwin-
-ey passed another bad night, with Sc,
we're pains in his back and limbs and
dizziness.
Town is Destroyed.
DUBLIN, Sept 1.-THE town OF
Tullow, near Cartor, was practically
destroyed by uniformed men in re
prisal for the shooting of three po'
|licemen yesterday. Citizens, panic
stricken, fled into the country.
Volunteer firemen checked the
flames after scores of wrecked dwell
ing and store buildings were burned
Sinking Fast. E.
LONDON, Sept. 11.-Lord Mayor
MacSwiney, on the thirtieth day OF
his hunger strike, was reported to De
sinking fast.
Sim Fein headquarters was issuing
bulletins on his conditions every few
hours. The latest said he was "very
much worse"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-11
Ladies' Smoking Room.

CHICAGO. Sept. 11.-County Jailer
Lee has informed women prisoners
if they want to smoke he will supply
a tastily furnished smoking room.
"But they gotta furnish their own
makin's," Lee said.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-11
Iotal Count of People in Towns
With Gains Made in Ten
Years.

losi.ed Press Leased Wire Service
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE Gen.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-11
Eidhtinn in Sleep.

DIES MONIES, Ia. Sept. 11.-Warn-
ing to sleepers: Don't turn over quick
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-11
Serious Condition.

Serious Condition.
LONDON, Sept. IA bulletin
issued late today said that Lord
Mayor MacSwiney had not spoken
since yesterday and that his condi-
tion was serious"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-11

Continued on page p
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-11
Brief Interiude.
Ry T. C. Martin United Press Staff

j / =.
Correspondence
CHICAGO, Sept. 11.-A brief inter
lude in the senatorial investigation
of campaign funds begins today, fol-
lowing an inquiry into the Chicago
city campaign of the republicans for
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-11

nne can't please everybody; but he
~ Iet a great many people alone,
which is the next best thing.
The Owosso times., 1920-11-26
BLAME SHUTTERS FOR RIOTS
the Near East Frequently Cause
Of Disturbances.

Iron shutters have probably caused
more riots, massacres and pogrOms in
the Levant than political agitators,
says tie Brooklyn Eagle. All shops in
the near East are provided with roll
ing iron shutters which work in iron
grooves. When they are banged down
they make as much noise as machine
gun. Every time there Is a rumor Of
any sort Of trouble some timid mer-
chant slams down the shutter to pro-
tect his plate glass. Without investi-
eating TIE cause other merchants fol-
low instantly with such a clatter that
the public becomes panicky and rushes
about trying to discover the cause Of
the furry.
At such moments excited crowds
will credit any rumOr which Is put In
circulation. Plckpockets avail them
selves Of the opportunities. Soap box
orators, street takers and magiclans
gather crowds by this device. In any
Turkish city the circulation of ru-
NOR that a movement is to be started
against Christians will cause all the
Armenian and Greek shops to close
within few minutes, and frequently
the noisy closing Of the shops fans the
religious hatred of the Moslems into
action.