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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-02
RUSSIA FACES
RIGID BLOCKADE
Allies to Take Drastic Step if
Soviet : Polish Armistice
Negotiations FAN.

London. Aug. 2.-Q. N. S.)-The allies
! have decided to clamp down a more
| drastic blockade upon soviet Russia If
the armistice negotiations fan. It was
| learned from an authoritative source
| this afternoon. Preparations to this end
| are already proceeding. Official circles
make no secret of the fact that neither
Great Britain nor France Is prepared
to go to war against Russia. Any meas
ures that are taken must be of an eco
nomic nature. The foreign Office and
the war office are still without official
news as to the armistice negotiations
which were to have been opened by the
Poles and Russians at Baranovltchi on
Saturday. Official dispatchs. however,
report that the Russians would not de-
liver their terms until Wednesday. The
Russians are still advancing into Poland
in the direction of Warsaw. Eight
thousand red cayalrymeng engaged In
outflanking movements have reached a.
point half way between Grodno and
Warsaw, or less than seventy five miles
from the Polish capital NJ. Krassn
and M, Kamineff OF the bolshevik trade
commission. have been notified that II
is impossible to reopen the negotiation
for resumption OF comemrcial rela-
tions between Great Britain and soviet
Russia until official news is received
from Poland that a truce has been
signed.
The soviet government at Moscow has
during the Boulogne conference, pro-
posing general peace conference In
London.
The Poles are working feverishly to
reorganize their army for the defense OF
Warsaw. Several generals have been
displaced, and 1t is understood that a
new high command is being formed.
Official advices say that the reds are
appointing soviet committees throughout
Lithuania,. where a bolshevik revolution
occurred last week. Lithuanian boil
sheviks are requisitioning railway roll |
ing stock and war materials.
Baltic States Conference.
IT Is understood that the governments |
of the Baltic states have called a con-
Terence for tomorrow but officials of the |
British government said that they did |
not know OF its object.
While continuing the drive against the |
Poles, the Russians are still waging war |
in the Caucasses. Armenia Is reported |
TO have asked for an armistice to stem |
the Russian invasion OF that country. |
But Moscow refused this
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-02
U. S. RECOGNIZE COSTA
RICAN GOVERNMENT

Wuahlngtbn, Aug. 2.--Recognition OF
the FoveS sment of Costa Rlca by the
United Stafos was announced today at
tho safe drpartment.
InstrucF laAN@ ware sent by n cable 20
the Anacr1can consul at San -.Ioaas Costa
Rica. To inform the government there
Of the recognition The selection OF n
minister to Costa Rica has not yet been
made
When the constitutional government
Of Costa Rica was overthrown by Fed
erico Tinoco on Jan. 27. 1917, and the
constitutional President Gonzales, was
forced to leave the country, President
Wilson issued his pronounciemanto
against recognizing revolutionary gov
ernments in Latin American countries.
This was referred to In the state de-
partments announcement today,
''The present administration In Costa
Rica has been organized In accordance
with the constitution and laws Of that
country and rests upon the freely ex-
pressed will OF the people of Costa
Rlca President Wilson'S policy has
been completely vlndicated and Costa
Rica is now recognized In accordance
with the principles laid down by the
government Of the United states when
recognition was refused to the Tinoco
regime"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-02
G. 0. P. UNITED
ONLEAGUEISSUE
Harding Headquarters Makes
Official Claim OF Complete
Harmony on Question.

Marion. o.. Aug. 2,---(A. P)--A claim
Of complete republican unity behind
Senator Harding on the league OF nar
tions issue, was made In an officiai
statement issued today by Harding
headquarters here. ast
Chairman White Of the democratic
national committed" the statement
questions recently addressed TO Gov.
Cox. His statement ~ chiefly q COM
plant because both senator Hiram
Johnson and former President Taft have
expressed approval OF senator HRrding's u
position. II is easy TO understand how
displeased to Mr.. White. but 1t was
not anticipated that he would thus early
In tho campaign make such frank
Acknowledgement.
"lnasmueh as Mr.. White has thus
publicly and handsomely acclaimed
that all 9elements OF f5fepuhiicanA are
approving Senator Hardangs attitude,
II may he added that he has scnsed the
sitistion with admirable perspcaey.
hFe solidy In favor OF Senator Hard
ihg's attitude. This is proved BY
thousands of letters and kilograms
nom every state, among which the num-
bers from stntes commonly democratic
are not less than amazing. A large per-
describe themselves as having hereto
fore been democrats.
chairman White has made cor
rect discovery that the republican
party Is completely unified. Republi-
cans are quite as satisfied in noting tho
complete accord of the president ana
the Nominee chosen by the democratic
party.
Senator Harding held string of con-
ferences today and worked at snatches
between times on the next front porch
speech. which will be delivered Wednes-
day Among those on his appointment
ist were Prof Irving Fisher. OF Yale.
Mayor Charles Jewett, of Indianapolis.
and Representative Frederick s. Hicks.
of New York.
NIr. Hicks. who has just completed
trip through the west. told the cam
didate that although there was some
disappointment there over Senator
Johnson's defeat for the nomination at
Chicago, the people now were "satis-
fed" and that the Harding candidacy
was growing rapidly in strength.
Currency imitation and other fiscal
subjects were discussed by Prof. Fisher.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-02
MEXICO FACES WARFARE
In Lower California Unless
Cantu Resigns or Flees.

CaleXico. Cal, Aug. al. n. 81
Warfare in Lower California today ap-
peared inevitable.
An official communication from Pro-
Visional President De La Huerta, com
posed OF Seniors Y. Cusvas and Juan ID.
Platt, has arrived from Mexico city to
establish confidential communication
between this point. just across the bor-
der from MeXicali seat OF Cantu's gov
ernment and the Mexican capital.
Only the formal resignation OF Cantu
or his fight before the regular federal
armies now In movement on Lower
California can stave of the completely
planned battles intended TO put down
the rebellion which now exists. the
commissioners said.
An army of 5000 men under command
Of Gen. Abelardo Rodriguez. OF the De
La Huerta regime is on its way to En-
senada. Whether this force has actu-
ally embarked on transports Is not
known. II Is only a matter OF a short
time. however. until such embarkation
will be made, II not already done. the
commissioners said.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-02
STRIKING MINERS OBEY
ORDER TO RESUME WORK

indianapolis. Ind. Aug 2;--striking
mine workers In Illinois and Indiana
are returning to work today In compll.
nnce with the peremptory order issued
Saturday by John l.. Lewis, president
OF the nnion according 10 statement
issued nt mlnerB' headquarters here
''H is safe to say that n majority OF
the men who were Idle last week are
ut work today and that the. others VIII
he NJ work within the next day or two,
says the statement.
Numerous dispatches have been re,
ceivod nj the headquarters OF the united
Mine Workers from local unions IN llll-
noIs and Indiana, and all say the same
thing--that the miners are returning
to work ~ compliance with the of1er .,
John l.. Lewis. international president
il ia said in the statement 'They WIN
produce oil the coal the country heeas.
but II will ho the duty OF the rhilroadF
10 hnuI II 10 the consumers. OF couree
the miners cannot do that " the pco-
rle 10 not get coal now II VIII not he inc
fault of the miners 49,,
Mr. Lewis was out of tho city today
hnvlng gone. Il In Understood. TO his
horna In Illinois
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san Francisco. Aug. al n, 81
Completing the hrst ieg Of journey
around the world 20 homes" that may
no longer exist. 7sG Russian kiddieA who
for tNo years have been mothercd amid
the wastes Of Siberia by the American
Ecd Cross arrived here today on tho
liner Yomei Mafu.
Children of the nobility and thc pro-
fosEi0nai class OF PetroErad. these little
international wallis. for two years have
been blown ~ chan on the red storm
eng1ilftnR Russia. many coming 10 the
Red Cross exhausted from starvation.
They range in age from . 10 II years
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-02
THE MACKAY INTERESTS
MUST MAKE STATEMENT

washington, Aug. s.--By an order
issued today the Interstate commerce.
commission assumed Jurisdiction tA.r
the Maclsay companies. known as the
Postal eompanieB and the Commercial
Gable company and ordered them 20
1917 and TO make full statements OF
their books and records.
The Mackay corr 9anieH had refused
10 make reports TO the commission or
furnish their records for inspection, but
after n conference with the govern.
ment officials, a stipulation was algued
admitting the jurisdiction ol the e0u-
mission which applies on the lines OF
the companies situated within the
United states.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-02
Operators Committee Help
less to Remedy Situation
if Permits Continue.

Washington, Aug. Al. N. Sli-Op-
position to an embargo on foreign coal
shipments win prevent remedial action
py the operators to stop the activities
OF alleged spectators In increasing the
price of coal, according to operators
here Aoday.
The committee appointed at the con-
ference here Friday will be virtually
helpless in combating the coal spec
ulators IL such shipments OF foreign
coal are permitted to continual de-
clared E.sJ, McVann, secretary of the
,Stoleless Coal Operators association,
and kEgber OF the special committees.
n Il administration is Committed
aga Jan embargo and the shipment
of 10 foreign ports will continue"
elieve the legitimate operators
WI #tre selling coal at reasonable
pfl = at the mines, would be willing
a %sve hlmest any action taken 70
d tAate the spectators, But 30 long
4 ,ttere is a field for him to operate
kuE profit Il is virtually impossible
< Eliminate him. He Is responsible for
y eNtraordinary prices at the seaboapd
= lts.r MI ~
when the special committee named
by ID. b. Wentz. of Philadelphia, Of tho
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-02
ROOSEVELT, WHITE AND
HARRISON IN CONCLAVE

Roosevelt, democratic vice presidential
candidate, held a precampaign confer"
ence here today with George Whlte;
chairman of the democratic national
committee. and Senator Harrison, OF
Mississippi, chairman o1 the eSInmea n.a
was was staged in the committees, new
Headquarters In the Grand Central PAL
ace here owned by 7. Coleman Dp
Pont interests, generally identified WIN
republican politics. In negotiating tns
lease for new quarters. White saio
both parties to the contract apparently
were ignorant of each others iden7
tity." ,,
* democratic speakers bureau will be
opened in Chicago next week, senator
Harrison said.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-02
SOLDIERS TESTIFY IN
DURHAM MOB PROBE

Durham, ". O., Aug e.--More than
half or the Durham machine gtin com.
peny testified today at tho opening OF
an investigation into the death oi
James Ray during an alleged battle he
tween masked mob and the machine
gunners guarding three negro prisoners
IN tho Alamance county tail. thate theY
believed they had done their duty ~
accordance with orders given them hs
Gov. Bickett
Private John Thompson. a member oi
tho machine gun company who was
visiting In Graham, but not on duty.
testified that he saw n crowd OF more
than fifty, many armed, gathered In
pool room prior to the shooting at the
jail, James Ray was among them,
him they were planning 10 take the iail
At 0:30, the time when the alleged at
tack on the soldiers II said 10 hAve
started,
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-02
TURKS SEEMED STUNNED
By Presence of Greeks, or
Else Resigned to Fate.

Athens. Aug 2-tA, P)--Adrianopie
is quiet AZ present, according to advices
received here. Turkish and other eie-
meuts being either stunned by the
presence OF Greek troops. or resigned
10 the fate that has come to them,
Large numbers are said TO be preparing
To leave Adrianople,
Greek troops are eneamped IN Open
stretches ~ couatry about Adrianopie
II Il reported that they are finding large
numbers OF German and Austrian rifles
and canopy In the city.
King Alexander Is In Adrianople and
and IA reported TO be buying a large
number ct carpets woven In that city.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-02
Russian KiddieS on Journey
Round World Care of Red Cross

and majority o. them are highly
talented aud the older ones are well
educated
Nflor resting here few days. they
with travail via the Panama canal -
New York and Shrnce To some Baltic
seaport from which they can be taken
home" by rail.
Included I'm the Red Cross personnel
accompany INK the children are.
Dr william r. Barger. Cleveland
Frank A. Dclgado. Jacksonville. Fla;
Dr. Charles ~ Gano. Pittsburgh
Clarence y. Roland. buffalo. Helen
Domerchlcoff. New York. and Walter
Prime Ambrose, Baltimore.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-02
W. O. JENKINS WILL
SEEK DAMAGES IN COURT

Mexico City, Aug. 2.--William o. Jen-
klns former United States consular
agent at Pueba, Mexico, will Institute
a damage suit for his recent imprison-
ment, according to h Puebla dispatch
today to El Universal. The identity
of the defendants is not disclosed. Jen-
kins is said to have copies of alleged
false testimony and other documents.
The trial against Jenkins for alleged
false declarations will be speeded up.
according to the attorney general. (Dis-
patches received from Pueblo late in
June stated that testimony was being
heard before the third criminal court
there).
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-02
W. S. BUCHANAN QUITS

huntsville. Ala. Aug s.-fSpecinll-
President Waiter s buchanan. Of the
Agricultural and Mechanical College for
Negroes at Normal has rendered his
resignation 10 the board of trustees and
viii so to Pittsburgh. Pa. to become
editor OF a well established newspaper
that II conducted in the interest Of the
colOred race. President Buchanan has
been at the head Of the A. and NJ. coll
lcEe for nearly eleven years, having sue
ceeded the founder. Prof William N.
Councili when he died
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-02
NOW DOUBT THAT VILLA
REALLY SURRENDERED

Washington, Aug. 2.--Some doubt as
to whether Gen. Francisco villa has
surrendered 70 the Mexican government
was aroused at the state department
today when unofficial advices stated
that he had not surrendered and that a
hitch in the agreement for his sur
render had arisen, probably over the
fulfllment of the surrender terms by
the Mexican government.
Latest official advices to the state de-
partment said villa was domicined at
the home Of l.. NJ. Lamar, an American.
at Sabinas, late on Saturday, although
he was preparing to leave for Torreon
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-02
LOCATE JAP'S SYSTEM.
SMUGGLING IMMIGRANTS

Tacoma, Wash. Aug. 2.--Dehnite
location Of the underground system"
on the Pacific coast by which "thau-
sand OF Japs are smuggled into the
United Htates yearly" was announced
her today by Congressman Albert
Johnson, chairman OF the house sub
committee on immigration and naturali-
zatlon, which renHRemhled here today
10 investigate Japanese activities In the
northwest
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-02
PRICE BEEF TUMBLES

Chicago, Aug. 2--The Wholesale price
OF beef declined throughout the east on
nm average Of 10 to 10 per cent. be-
tween June &c and July -, the Amer
lean Institute ~ Mcatpackera an
nouuced today The decliuc In the
cheaper cuts was greater than In the
better grades. due, tho statement says.
10 a heavy demand for choice meats,
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-02
PREDICTS TENNESSEE
WILL Be PERFECT &c.

Knoxville. Aug. 2.-(SpeciaD Mrs.
Carrie Chapman Gait president OF the
National Women's Suffrage association.
in an address at luncheon meeting
here today, declared Tennessee is cer-
tain to be the perfect 36' state by
ratifying the suffrage amendment. She
is pleased with the situation in Ten
nessee Mrs. Gait was introduced ny
Mrs. George F. Milton. head OF the
state Women's League OF Voters. To-
morrow they speak Mt Johnson City.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-02
IRISH PRESIDENT CAN'T
Be FOUND IN new YORK

New York, Aug. 2,--Eamonn de VA
lera, president OF the Irish republic. !.
who was thought Saturday w have
noen planning to sail on the Baltic with
gauntlet, has left his hotel here with :
out giving q forwarding address
This was learned today when an un-
successful effort was made 10 reach him
IN connection with a dispatch from Lon.
uon stating that differences he had had
with Diarmid Lynch. had caused the
latter 20 resign from the republican
parliament.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-02
KANSAS NEW INDUSTRIAL
COURT LAW DEALT BLOW

Kansas City. Kan, Aug. 2.--The
heaviest hlow yet dealt the famous
Kansas Industrial court law was struck
hy Judge McCamias. Of the Wyandotte
county district court today, when he
declared against the provision Of tho
fluencing others TO quit work,
The ruling of Judge McCamiss came
In the case of Terry Scott. one OF fif-
teen striking switchmen arrested under
provision contained In Section IL.
Chapter .. OF the act.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-02
oles Halt Retreat,
Begin New OhfensiDe
c4Sae4Is0!s c49Xs asCsas sssHH'aIsss

London, Aug. 2.Rrsmier Lloyd
George, in addressing the house
of commons this afternoon, said
that the recent suggestion OF
War Secretary Churchill Afor a
reapproachment with Germany to
check the further spread of boil
shevism in Europe represents
only a hankering and. not gov
ernment policy" Mr.. Churchill's
suggestion was recently printed
In the Evening News.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-02
Sim FEIN MAN
|QUITSHISPARTY
Reported Differences With
Devalera Responsible for
Disaffection.
LATTER CAN'T BE LOCATED
In New York When Sought for
Comment-Will Lead to
Important Results.

London. Aug. 2.--DIarmid Lynch. Sim
Fein member Of the house OF Commons
for the southeast division OF Cork and
food controller OF the republican gov
ernment. VIII went TO America some
months ago, is reported TO have re-
parliament on the ground OF differences
OF opinion between President De Valera
ana leaders OF the Irish party In the
United States.
Mr., Lynch has sent a long explaua-
tory letter to the speaker OF the repub-
lican parliament.
II is predicted IN Irish political cir
cles that his resignation will lead Ia
important developments in the Sim
Fein ranks.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-02
SHARP LIFT ON COTTON
FOLLOWS CROP REPORT

New York. Aug A sharp advance
in the cotton market followed receipt
here today OF the government crop re-
port. The figures. not far below the av-
erARa OF private reports, recently issued,
appn nrently had been discounted. De-
cemhsr contracts sold UP from 2e.7s
cerits n pound. the low point OF the
morning, TO s0.sa cents. or mere tfan
81 bale more than the cloaing last
Saturday May showed even greater
advance, selling at 29.5s cents. or moro
than a cent pound above last weeks
final utiota tIonR.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-02
cox SELECTS HITCHCOCK
To Represent Party in Joint
Debate on League.

Washington. Aug. z.---Senator Hitch
cock, of Nebraska, who was the ad
ministration leader in the senate treaty
fight, has been selected by GOV. cox
to represent the democratic party In a
joint debate on the league of nations
10 he held at Winona Lake, Ind, AUG
o. The republican natiouai commit tee
will select dehater ins opposit loti,
was said today ut Senator Hftchcocks
office. ssI
Senator Hitchcock viii speak later at
Dixon, III. and Big Meron, Ind. on the
same issue. 7- tN
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-02
Chattanooga Plumbing and
i Heating Supply Co. Organised

Chattanooga's newest commercial en-
terprise Is the Chattanooga Plumbing
and Heating supply company. Appii-
ization was filed late Monday after
noon. Among the incorporAtors ara q
number of prominent local plumbing
and heating men. The new cncern Is
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-02
greser CAR TRAFFIC pARALYzeo

Denver. Colo; Aug. 2.--Depver street
car traffic was completely pRralyzod
today following the strike Of 1l00 EN-
ployes Of the Denver Trnmwny com
many. The trpinmen are demanding m
increase Of wages from soc 10 75c per
hour Company officials announced
they would attempt 10 operate the lines
with imported Etrikcbrcakers tomor-
row.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-02
Moderate, SAYS Billy POssum

I have been on
my vacation seek
ing votes an Il
recreation. an Il
you've had no
word from me for
a week. I have
been iu the hills
and valley -.
through by-waNs
and back alleys.
and under every
electric light
they Na made me
speak I have
visited every store.
kissed an the chill
dren then some
more. I haV
surely seen the
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-02
REGULAR ARMY SHORT.
NEARLY $4,000 men

Washington, Aug. e.~The regular
army Ia approximately rs, 900 short OF
the maximum strentgh OF 1000 per.
mltted under tho army reorganization
bill. which became effective July 4.
On July 20 the strength OF the forces
Whs tsNiaV enlisted men and 1894
officers, as against the authorized
strength Of 2a0 600 enlisted men, inciud.
Ing the Philippine scouts and II, COS
offiCerA
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-02
DETECTIVES ACTIVE

During the month Of July Just closed
local detectives recovered stolen nnu
lost property valued NJ $40. 4is, This
hmohnt of pronerty rcnorted lost and
stolen was siasiG Chief w II Hackett
Ia proud Of tho nne work Of his men.
A total Of eighty-nine arrests were
funde. There we're sixteen arrests for lar
ceny. while nine fuKltives were nabbed.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-02
German Troops
Sent to Frontier

Paris, Aug. 2-Herr Won Mayer, Ger
man charge daffairs. today notified
Premier Millerand that Germany has
ordered the reichswehr to proceed to
the east Russian frontier, near Allen
stein, because of the menace OF Russian
bolshevik invasion. The German en-
voy explained that Germany did not
have time to ask the allies' permission
Tor this movement as the Russians
were advancing with great speed.
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capitalized at 100000, and will handle
4 general line OF plumbers supplies,
incorporators OF the company are: j.
l.. Kelley, Herman Peachman q. II.
Allen, ,J n, Lpp. w, H. Colston, l..
Brooks. w, ID. Swain, Gus A, Wood,
Lee Strahler. Jr., J. c. Knoedler. w.
y. Wilkerson. sam Raider and John T.
Cunao.