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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-26
BEGIN INQUIRY ON . FLETCHER REMOVAL
Tells Court of Inquiry Sims Never Gave Specific Rules
 on Convoy Formation
By Associated Pros,

Washington, March 25.-Investiga- | ton of the reasons for the removal of
 Rear Admiral William B Fletcher from command of the American naval base at Brest was begun today before a | naval court of inquiry
 Counsel for Rear Admiral Sims, who removed Admiral Fletcher insisted that the court consider a request that Secretary Daniels enlarge the scope of 1 the inquiry to cover all circumstances surrounding the handling of American vessels in French waters. Secretary
 paniels, in a letter, refused to>modify his instructions to the court on the ground that they covered a sweeping investigation as originally drawn. Little testimony was introduced at the first session, most of it being docu- mentary. In letter to Secretary Daniels, Admiral Sims denied that he removed Admiral Fletcher because of the loss of the transport Antilles, de- claring he had reached that decision some time before when he had learned that on two occasions transports were permitted to start back without ade~ quate convoy The sinking of the Antilles, Admiral Sims wrote, led him to decide, however, that Admiral
 
 command.
 Testifying in his own behalf. Ad- miral Fletcher, who requested that the court be convened, charged that at no time did Admiral Sims in his orders lay down specific rules as to convoy formations and the minimum protec- ton that should be accorded vessels off the French coast. The first direc- ton he received as to this, he said, was given yerba1lv and in A "vary general way" by Lieutenant Com mander Daniels. Admiral Sims, aide. when he visited Brest in August, 1911 Despite the difficulty of adequately protecting troops and supply trans ports with the small force of destroy CTS and yachts at his disposal, the Ad- niral said, this force had been used to the best possible advantage The following rear admirals form the personnel of the court: w. L.. Rodgers, presidential. H. Oliver and J. A. Hoogewerff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-26
No Apologies to Make
 For Fight on Federal
 Regulation, Say Swift
By Associated Pros,

Washington, March 26-Swlft & Go. one of the "big five" Chicago packers;
 have no apologies to make concern ing educational advertising directed against federal regulation of our in- eustry, intend to keep it up, and are going to spend as much as we can af- lord to do in the light of our busi- ness." [. D. II. Weld a representative Of that concern. told the House agri- culture committee today during hear higs on packer legislation
 What other packers were doing, MT Weld said he could not say Reports previously given the committee as to the amounts spent for advertising. he said, were exaggerated. Swift & Co.'S appropriation the largest, he said, was about s1,600,000 a year.
 Marion Samson, a Fort Worth cattle raiser, presenting series of obtec- tons to federal regulations, advised the committee to pass a law right away or quit the agitation one way or another"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-26
STORM ABATES, BUT
 DAMAGE ENORMOUS
S200,000 Damage At Dallas. Heavy Loss At Ft. Worth.
 Many Injured
By Associated Pres,

Dallas, Tex, March 25.-The wind storm which ragged over north central Texas to- day was considerably ahated today leav- ing in it's wake property damage esti- mated at several hundred thousand dol lars, chiefly in blown-in plate glass win dows, displaced signs and unroofed build- ings. A number of persons were injured by flying debris, but mere were no re- ports of fatalities.
 The wind maintained a velocity of 54 to 5S miles an hour throughout the greater part of the day and at times attained SO mile gusts.
 The damage at Dallas was estimated at s200G00 and it was said the loss at Fort Worth probably will be as heavy
 Small cities and towns reported heavy damage
 North Texas rivers weer out of banks al many places following heavy rais of yes terday and last night the precipitation on some sections having been nearly four and one-half inches At Fort Worth the Trinity river left its banks today anh tonight was threatening to flood low-ly- ing secticts of Dallas. Rowland dwellers have moved to places Of safety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-26
COMER AMENDMENT
 ADOPTED BY SENATE
By Associated Press

Washington. March 25.-The Senate to- day adopted the amendment to the an nual agricultural appropriation bill of fered by Senator Conner democrat, of Alabama, to require 50 per cent of the cotton bought by purchaser on cot ton exchange to consist of ss~ndard grade or middling fair to good middling grades. The amendment, however. would leave to the discretion of the exchange delivery of the remaining 50 per cent in lower grades.
 Appropriations of s2s0. 900 for forest fire protection in the west were included in the bill by the Senate Of the total S60 coo would be used for cooperation of the department of agriculture. with the war department in the maintenance or an air patrol. The remainder would be used in cooperating witb the states in pro- tecting watersheds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-26
PREMIER ANSWERS
 ASQU|TH CHARGES
Says Settlement of Turkish Problem Without U. S.
 Would Been Blunder
sy Associated Press

London, March 25.-Replying to criticism of the governments foreign polcqy by Herbert II. Asquith. member of the house for Paisley, Premier Lloyd George this afternon gave a detailed explanation of the Turkish settlement
 The premier said it would have been a blunder to have settled the Turkish problem without giving the United States the most ample opportunity to decide whether it would accept a mandate be- cause it would have given rise to specu- lations that Great Britain and France were taking advantage of the political 6isscn sons in the United States to divide the whole of Turkey among themselves.
 Tt was only when. America definitely refused the mandate that we proceeded without her. Lloyd George declared.
 The premier said the proposal to onst the Sultan had been rejected as inade- quate because it left the question of the government of Constantinople undecided, and the allies were anxious to avoid the expense and responsibility of the admin istration of Constantinople.
 With regard to Armenia, the premier cchtinued, France wouico nave been will ing to hand Cilicia to the United States if the latter had accepted the mandate.
 ONLY REQUESTS FROM U. $.
 1 D 10 the present We nave only re- ceived requests from America to protect Armenia without any offer to assume re- spcnsibility." Lloyd George said. eve hope France will undertake the responsi Lility. but it is too much to ask consd- ering all the burdens France already has"
 The premier contended it was impossible for England to send armies to keep or der in Armenia and Asia Minor. England would do her utmost to exert pressure in ConstantinopIe to secure good treat ment for Christians. he asserted, but was uns hle to accept wider responsibility
 The Armenians are an exceptionally in- telligent people and must begin to depend on themselves for the protection of their independence. Lloyd George said, adding that he understood they could easily ra ise an army of 4O.000 men.
 Great Britain would be willing to SUD- ply equipment and officers for their train ing If that were done they could de- fend themselves against the Turks, the premier declared
 Referring to central Europe, Lloyd George said:
 If Germany would perform her part of the treaty by volunteering to state what amount of reparations she is able to pay, and if she prove the impos- siblity of paying unless she first ob- tains raw materials. I do not believe either Belgium or France will stand in the way of her obtaining the necessary credits But there must be definite in dicaticr that she intends to discharge Ter liabilities"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-26
Population Figures
By Associated Pres.

 Washington, March 25.-Population statistics for 1920 announced today by the census bureau included: Asheville. N. C.. 2s.5 an increa SC of s.742 or 51.9 per cent over 1910 Davenport Ia. 56.I27, an increase oi 13,6ss. or si per cent over 1910. steubenville. O.. 2s.5os. increase s,117 or 273 per cent. Glovers fife. N y. 22,g2G. inereas, 1.3S4, or 6.7 per cent
 Sheboygan. Wis. 3O.955, increase 4.557. or i7.3 per cent
 Johnstown. \. r. io9o5. increase 45s. or A per cent
 Bloomfield, x. J.. 220i1. increa se 6.941. Or 46.l per cent
 s/amokin. Pa. 2i.2oi increase lsle or nor cent
 Enfield. Conn., il,sos increase i.9Ss or 2o.5 per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-26
Gist of the New s
GENERAL


 Strikers lay down arms and order slowly emerges from chaos in Saxony. Campaign money spenders will have to be careful.
 Another day of duiIness on ex- change; big drop In March cotton. Carpenter Is dined by the rich of New York.
 Races fascinate McGraw. who buys string and may quit diamond. Dr. Thomas M. Owens dies fin Mont gomery of heat failure.
 LOCAL Bread at cost plan being developed now for people of Alabama. Prohibitionists give reasons for cen- fering on one candidate. Tent city near Norwood solving house scarcity problem. Near East Relief work Is still rhort. Eyangeiists to hold conferences with local pastors.
 Auburn students visit local plants. aPay-up- campaign starts next week.
 First nitrate shipment by water ar- rives nt BirmingpOrt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-26
PRIVATE SITTING OF
 HIGH SENATE COURT
 TRYING EX-PREMIER
sy Associated Pres.

Paris. March 25.-The high court of the Senate held private sitting today to hear the defense of Joseph Caillaux for mer premier, who is being tried on the charge of having had reasonable deal irgs with the enemy. The testimony was for the purpose of rebutting the evidence previously given by William Martin, for mer French ambassador to Madrid. who declared that King Alfonso of Spain had told him in 1912 that NJ. CaiIlaux threat cred him with death at the time of the Agadir incident in 1911
 Confidential state documents. some of which were declared by the prosecution to have been stolen from the national archives, were introduced by the defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-26
Bolivia Mobilization
 Reports HOtly Denied
By Associated Press

New York. March z5.-Reports from Peru that Bolivia had begun mobiliza tion of troops and had established censor ship on the telegraphs were denied by Carlos Guitferez. minister of foreign af- fairs for Bolivia. in cable message re- ceived here today by Joes M. Gutierrez. consul general in New York. This de- nial was made public. the consul said for the reason that my government does not desire to see itself discredited in the eyes of the American people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-26
29 U. s. WAR VESSELS
 SAIL FOR HONOLULU
ey AssocIa,ed Press

San Diego, March zo.-Twenty-nine war ships. headed by the cruiser Brooklyn. flagship of Rear Admiral Henry Riley, sailed today for pnr lulu to participate bration.
 Several destrore-s from san Francisco will join the warships en route. After the celebration eight destroyers will proceed to the Philippines, where they will be stationed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-26
JOSEPH GREW TO BE
 ENVOY TO DENMARK
By As.oo,at.d Prsm

Washington. March 25.-Joseph c. Grew, former secretary of the Ameri- can embassy in Berlin and secretary of the peace commission with rank of minister, probably will be selected for minister to Denmark.
 An official announcement is expect ed soon unless present plans are changed.
 Norman Hapgood was the last min. ister to Denmark. He left the post and returned to the United States. amid considerable public discussion of his alleged sympathies with the bolshevik government in Russia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-26
TRANSFERS OF MONEY
 TO CANADIAN POINTS

The Western Union Telegraph Com any announces that personal or busi- ness communications may now be em- todied in telegraphic transfers of money to Canadian points. This privilege has long been enjoyed in money transfers between places in the Cnited States and the extension of the privilege. by arrangement with the Canadian companies, will fill a long, felt want
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-26
ADDITIONAL $360,000
 IS ALLOTTED MOBILE

Mobile. March 25.--( Special )AMaj. R. s. Thomas. engineer in charge of the abama district, announced today that the war department had allotted an additional $3s00 900 to Mobile for harbor improvements. Major Thomas says that the additional money will permit him to keep two dredges in op- eration and that the deepening of the channel to thirty fee will be completed all the way to the outer bay by July 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-26
Submarine, Pulled From
 Rocks, Sinks to Bottom
gy As.oejated Pres,

Los Angeles. March E-The United States submarine H-l. which was wrecked on the shoals off Santa Margarita Island, Lower California, was pulled off the rocks today by the United States steam ship yestal. repair ship, only to sink forty-five minutes later in fifty feet of water. according to wireless message received today at the submarine base al Los Angeles harbor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-26
Negro G. o. P. Delegate From Georgia Will Go
 To Meet Uninstructed
Rx A.sooIatrd Prnss

Dublin, Ga, March 25 r Sheriff Watson took hand in the republican district convention here tonight when efforts to have the Twelfth district delgates to the republican national convention instructed for Maj Gen. Leonard Wood, resulted in more disorder than the sheriff thought fitting for the county courthouse. where the meeting was held
 Quiet followed the warning of the sheriff and later it was announced the delegate, s. A. Mncey. a negro, would go uninstructed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-26
LAUDERDALE VOTERS
 HEAR HEFLIN SPEAK
ey Amoei.t.d Pres.

Florence, March 25.-J. Thomas Heflin, candidate for United States Senate, spoke here this morning to crowd of voters which were represented by every section of Lauderdale county.
 At the hour set for the speaking rain storm was in progress but more than 2Oo voters braved the rain.
 Mir. Heflin made direct appeal to the farmer and indulged in no personali- ties. No new issues were introduced in his speech here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-26
Hong Kong -Hauana Seruice
 Via New Orleans Is Begun

All are new $500 deadweight ton steamers.
 The company's building pro- grammc for the year includes eleven new steamers to he dcIiv- cred and in service before January, 1921.
 Of these three vessels of 15,000 deadweight tons each. equipped with eeared turbines will be placed on the run between Kong Kong and Valparaiso and between Homo lulu, snn Francisco, the west coast of Mexico and Central and South America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-26
Police Barracks Dynamited
 By Associated Prets

Cork, March 25.-The police bar racks at Gortatlea. seven miles south east of Tralee. in County Kerry. pro- vince of Munster. were blown up and destroyed by fire today. Three po- licemen were seriously injured, but there were no civilian casualties. No arrests have been made in connection wit hthe explosion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-26
Bituminous Operators and Miners Will Meet
 Monday to Fix Scale
By Associated Pres,

Washington, March 25.-The scale com mittee of the bituminous coal operators will meet a similar committee of miners at New York next Monday to consider a new wage agreement for me coal year beginning April 1, the National Coal As- sociation was advised today by Thom.> T. Brewster, chairman of the operators committee at St Louis.
 The two committees are to consider the majority report of the coal strike s<tle- ment commission as the basis for the agreement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-26
KISS IS DANGEROUS EXCEPT AT NIGHT,
 HOLDS PHYSICIAN
Ry AssocIated Pre.s

New York, March 25.-kissing is unsanitary until sunshine and fresh air have steriiized the lips. accord Ing to Dr. LawisOn Brown of SaranRc Lake, who told the New York State Medical Society at today's session of it's convention that "It's a good thing for the human race that counting Is done at night and fin the late afternoou.'
 Speaking on tuberculosis, Dr. Brown described a kissing test made at Saranac Nto determine whether the disease can he transmitted by contact of the lips.
 "We selected a pretty young woman with a bad case of tubereu- losis md had her kiss sterile dish." said Dr. Brown. .'We found the morning kisses gave forth few germs, hut those in the afternoon and evening were a pretty healthy rislk.v
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-26
FATHER KNOWS MEN HOLDING SON, BELIEF
Member of Family Says a Note From Kidnapers
 Is Expected

Lexington, Ky, March 25.--Although their terms had been carried out and s25.000 in currency wrapped in a bundle placed in public garbage can in Lexingtons business district, kid rapers of Paul Little. 12-year-old son. ot E. k. Little, capitalist failed to rut in an appearance tonight. Thirty five minutes after he had deposited the money the father of the missing boy removed the bundle which had not been touched
 The note demanding the ransom, de-. livered Wednesday night a few hours after the Kidnapping ordered that the money be placed in the garbage can at 7;35 ?. m. Thursday night Although no statement could be obtained at the boy was to have been returned by o'clock
 Lexington Ky, March g5-Aithough no trace of Paul Little. il-year-old son of E. R. Little. Lexington caoitalist kids. naped Wednesday afternoon and held for ransom understood to be s5rls has yet been found. 1t became known that the police are working on the theory that the lad might have been abducted by two men who are known by Mir Little
 Reports from Louisville today that q man answering the description of the stranger last seen with Paul Little had been seen in that city, were discredited by the police who believe that the bov is being held either In Or near Washing ton.
 Although the parents of the missing lad refuse to make public the note received Wednesday night one of the members Of the family lntimated another note will be received from the captors within tha next twenty -four hours. It Is believed this note will contain instructions for disposition of the ransom which the boys parents have expressed willingness to pay if the son is returned safely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-26
$4OO,OOO,OOO IN WAR
 CONTRACTS SETTLED
 FOR 12c ON DOLLAR
By Associated Prsss

Washington. March 25.--war con tracts aEgregnting s40o. .OOO,O 900 have been settled for 12 cents on the dol lar by the war department. fhe House military committee was told today by Joseph Fairbanks, vice chairman of the departments claim board. Some board members re- eeiye as much ms $50 day. he said, In answer to questions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-26
Contract for Six Steamers
 Rv AaSocizfed Prexs

Pensacola. Fla. March 25.-A con- tract for constrnetinr or six s.00o-ton steamers for English buyers wa. signed late today by the Pensacola Shipbuilding Company President Stew art announced. The vessels are to be completed within year and work will be started immediately, he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-26
Oklahoma May Declare
 Quarantine on Texas
 Cotton, Announcement
By Associated Press

Oklahoma City. Okla. March 25-Un- less Texas in the near future can furnish Oklahoma with definite survey of Texas cotton areas infested by the pink boil worm, Oklahoma will declare a quaran- tine on all Texas cotton and cotton seed Johr A Whitehurst, president of the state board of agriculture, announced to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-26
Claims for Maine Delegates
 By Associated Press

Chicago, March 25.-Chairman l.. l.. Emerson of the Lowden campaign committee, stated today that of Maine's twelve delegates to the republican na : tionai convention, all cf whom are un- instructed. Lowden will have four. He did not designate which four. nor " would he indicate whether any of these four were among the delegates at large
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-26
By Associated Press

San Francisco, March 2J.--In- auguration of a Hong Kong to Ha- vana service by wny of San Fran cisco and New Orleans will be cf- fcctcd with the arrival here March 2S of the Toy Risen kaisha steamer koyo Maru, it was an- nouDccd here today. The ChOyO Maru will be added to the run and as many other steamers will he put on HIS business warrants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-26
To Ask Dismissal

Markesan. Wis, March 25.--Dis- rissal of charges against pr. J. A. Freudenburg held pending inyestiga- ton of the death of Mrs. Nettie sDues fies, his mother-in- law, will be asked by District Attorney M J. Paul be- cause of lack of evidence, Mir. Paul said today. Mrs. Duties death was said to have been the result of injec- ton of a mustard solution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-26
Negotiations Progressing

Washington, March 25.--The railroad wage board. which began formal con. ferences Monday on the whole ques- tion of wage controversy. still is cons siderins detailed demands of 2000 0Oo workers. Members of the conferenca said tonight they were progressing sat- isfaetorily with the negotiations. but expeeted the session to last s@verd weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-26
BAUER HEADS CABINET

Berlin, March 25.-The new German cabinet, reconstructed as the result oi yesterdays negotiations, will be head ed by Gustav Bauer, the present pre- mier, according to the Morning Post today. It gives the list of the remod- eled ministry as follows;
 Premier. Gustav Bauer.
 vice-chancellor and minister of JUS tice, pr. schiller.
 Foreign affairs, pr. Hermann Muel- Ter.
 Interior. Herr Koch.
 Defense, Herr Gessler
 Finance. Captain Fisher Cuneo.
 Treasury, Herr Boltz.
 Transport, Dr. Bell.
 Labor, Herr Schlike.
 Reconstruction, Herr Silberschmidt. Economy, pr. Schmidt
 Posts and telegraphs Herr Glesberts Minister without portfolio, pr. Ed uard David.
 The ministers not in the old cabinet are Herr Gessler, who is mayor Of Nu- remberg; Captain Cueno. who is direc- tor of the Hamburg Amt erican Steam ship Company; Herr Boltz and Herr Silberschmidt who is the leader of the builders trade union.
 The newspapers generally do not appear to be satisfied with the make up of the cabinet, especially the so- cialist organs. which consider that the course of events has entitled them to expect a strong leaning to the left in the governments policy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-26
Eighth Vat Destroyed

Tuscaloosa. March 25.-It was learned today that dynamiters blew up the eighth dipping vat at Brookwood, Tus- caloosa county. Tuesday night. Author ities believe an organized gang h do- ing the work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-26
Would Bar Enemy Aliens By Associated Press

Montreal. March 25.--The Dominion government is asked to debar enemy aliens from entry into Canada for flf- teen years In resolution adopted here today by the Great War Veterans As- soclation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-26
WESEL REPORTED SURRENDERED ID
 WORKERS FORCES
Personnel of New German Cabinet Is Announced. Noske Expected to Be
 Offered Post

Berlin. March 25.--It Is reported that Wesel, thirty-two miles northwest Of Dusseldorf, where the government forces have been besieged by reyoiu- tfonary vorkingmen, has been cap tured by the workers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-26
pRUssIAN CABINET RESIGNS

Berlin, March 25.-Todays newspa- pers report that the Prussian cabinet has resigned. It is expected, they add, that Gustav Noske, who has resigned as minister of defense in the national cabinet. will be offered post in the new Prussian cabinet.
 The Tageblatt today denied. on the authority of the chancellory, that a warrant has been issued for the arrest of General Ludendorff, as was recently reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-26
U. s. NOT TO OBJECT

Washington, March 25.-Ambassador Wallace at Paris was informed today by the state department that the Unit ed States would not oppose the sending of German government troops into the Ruhr valley to quell the rising there.
 No request for such a troop move ment into the neutral zone on the Rhine has been received from the Ger man government. it was said at the department, but the American govern ment's position was outlined to Ambas- sador Wallace so he could give a prompt reply If such request were made