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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-06
HARTS DENIES
MALTREATmENT
OF U. S. TROOPS

Washington, April 6.--Charges
that "strong-armed. bloodthirsty
police companies swept the streets
OF Paris making wholesale arrests
of American soldiers" were denied
today before a house war investi-
eating committee by Brigadier
General William W. Harris, former
commander of American troops in
the Paris district.
General Harts, who was ordered
home from Germany. where he is
chief of staff of the American
forces, to testify before the COM
mittee, also denied that prisoners
were put through a third degree
to obtain confessions of crime" or
that they were beaten. threatened
and inhumanely treated"
Quizzed on Charges.
Representative Bland, Republi-
can. Indiana, who questioned the
witness, read reports of specific
cases in which officers were said
to have assaulted soldiers. and
asked whether General Harts took
action in those cases.
General Harris said he always
followed recommendations Of in
spectors.
That's the trouble Mr.. Bland
returned. Hard boiled, strong
armed practices were used con-
stantly and no one was punish
ed"
Men with police experience
were desired for work in cleaning
Paris" the general said. THE
SOth marines were doing police
work when | arrived. They were
unsuccessful and were removed.
Later companies were recruited
from wounded men, not fit for ac
tive duty"
Denies Third Degree.
Representative Bland charged
that soldiers "were put through
the third degree" but General
Harts said he had not been inform
ed of such conditions.
That's why you are before this
committee" Bland replied. Il
have always contended you didn't
know conditions, but you will be
informed"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-06
800 REDS DIE
IN TILT With
EBERT FORCES
Essen, April 6-By The As.
sOciated Press.) Reichswehr
forces marched into Essen
from two sides of the town this
morning.

Berlin, April 6.-The reds lost
800 killed in fighting with govern
ment troops near Pelkum, south
west of Hamm, Westphalia, ac-
cording to dispatch from Hamm
to the LOkal Anzeiger today. Two
armored cars and one flying squad
ron participated in the action, the
dispatch says.
The government troops have lost
200 men killed in fresh fighting in
the triangle formed by Duisberg,
Dortmund and Essen.
Ebert Army Presses On.
The progress of the German
troops into the Ruhr region was
chronicled in the following official
statement issued today:
"The action Of the police forces
in the Industrial region is proceed
ing according to plan. Regular
troops are present north of Bot
trop, Westphalia, which has not
yet been occupied. The clearing
action is also progressing east of
Dortmund, which the first detach-
ment has just entered and where
it advanced against considerably
stronger detachments of red guards
on the Leunen-Kamen mine In
the Hoeride district the Wickede
railway station has been stormed
by red guards. as were also the
Admiral and Gleuckauf mines.
DOrtmund Looted.
Considerable plundering occur
red in Dortmund. At Essen, the
Krupp provision department was
robbed"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-06
Johnson Leads In MICHIGAN
u. S. ON VERGE
OF AUTHORIZING
RUSSIAN TRADE
Recognition of Soviets,
However is Not Con.
templated.
By DAVID LAWRENCE,
Especial to The Argus.)

Washington, d. c., April g.
Trade relations between the United
States and the people of Russia,
whether the latter are under the
jurisdiction of the soviets or any
other faction, will shortly be re-
sumed.
The United States government
has been waiting an answer from
the allies as to the course the other
nations would pursue, but the sug-
gestions and counter-suggestions
have thus far yielded no concrete
understanding. 1t is the intention
OF our government. if an answer is
not forthcoming very soon, to ad-
wise American citizens to go ahead
irrespective of the action of the
other powers. Any American
would be able to trade with Russia
at his own risk. This means that
diplomatic protection in the event
of losses or disagreements will not
be afforded at present though later
on when a government in Russia is
finally recognized, the department
of state would doubtless insist upon
the assumption of responsibility by
any new government of the trans
actions or claims pending against
its predecessor.
All On Same Footing.
The United States looks upon the
question Of commerce with Russia
with non-political eyes. There is
no embargo against the Russian
people or against the individuals
WHO may be principals in the soviet
regime. To an American citizen
all Russians will be on the same
footing. Goods can be bought or
sold and transported to and from
Russia but all arrangements must
be made without the moral or ply
steal assistance of the United States
government.
With respect to recognition of
the soviets there is as yet no signs
of any change of policy and it is
extremely unlikely that this presi-
dental year, the Democratic ad-
ministration would lay itself open
to attack as sympathetic with the
bolsheviki by taking the lead in ex-
tending recognition. On the other
hand if the allies decide upon such
a policy, the United States would
not stand aloof but would join in
the policy of the associated powers.
OF one thing the public may rest
assured Information here would
seem to indicate that under no cir
cumstances will the allies agree to
any recognition Of the soviets un-
less there is a definite remuneration
of any policy of international revo-
luton or propaganda looking to-
ward that end. While officials are in
fCo,f;puoA m Do a Four
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-06
DANGER OF
RIVER RISE
imminent
May Rise to II Feet Fore
cast; Covers Davenport
River Front Park.

Flood conditions in The west
end OF Rock Island are very
serious. A heavy local rain
storm would overtax the pos
s!bjlities of the emergency
sewer pump at the Fifth ave-
nue. station and the situation
would become dangerous.
The entire district is under
water. The city detention hos.
pitaI is cut off from all com.
municatiOn except by boat and
manufacturing plants are be.
ing several ilampered in their
activities.
The sea wall on the Dayen.
port river front has been ev.
eriiOwn and the city park and
other reclaimed ground is
flooded. The water has block.
cd the line to the gasworhs in
the west end OF that city and
threatens to wash out the dam
TO Credit Island. Merchants
along the front streets are
working day and night remOy-
ing merchandise from the base.
mentS.
The condition in East Moline
is becoming still more agra.
waited. manufacturers there
straining every effort TO erect
dikes to keep back The water
which threatens to flood resi-
dence districts. The street car
trestle connecting Campbeli's
island is in danger OF being de.
stroyed by the current.
With the water now standing
of foot above tn
food stage and the crest not ex
pected until Friday, the danger
from high water are becoming i'm
minent. A rise of a foot and hal
was marked during the last 2
hours and already the seriousness
of the condition is being felt b
merchants and res
idents of the lower lands of tn
quad cities.
Professor J. NJ. Sherier, head Q
the local office of the United State
bureau, made the follow
ing forecast this morning: 9TH
will come to stand a
Clinton by Thursday with a stag
of 1S.5 to 10 feet; at lie Claire b,
Friday with stage Of l2.5 to L
feet; at Davenport with stage o
16.5 to II feet. At Muscatine b,
with a stage of about 1S.i
feet. The rise will be slow at Dav
enport after Wednesday and afte
at Muscatine."
The seriousness of the river con
litions is indicated by the above
forecast made by j. NJ. Sherier
neteorologist in charge of the Dav
enport office Of the United State
weather bureau this morning. Tha
he food of the river at this poin
very probably will exceed the ris'
anticipated in previous forecast!
vas suggested in this mornings re
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-06
Blame BOlsheyiki.


Washington, April 6.-The Japan
ese attack on Vladivostok, which
gave them control of the city re-
suited from Threatened and ag-
gressive acts of a portion of the
Russian army" according to an
Official dispatch from the Japanese
war department received today by
Major General kazutsugu Inouye,
the japanese military attache here.
The dispatch said the Japanese
commander. after disarming the
Russians, issued proclamation
that his action had no motive other
than to maintain order. 1t was
added that the Russian authorities
were now being negotiated with
it an endeavor to arrive at a har-
monious future policy"
The dispatch said that the battle
between the Japanese and Russian
army at Nikolsk and Khabarovsk
was continuing. This battle was
said to have been forced "by the
sudden aggressive action of the
Russian army"
japanese Explanation.
Honolulu, T. H., April 6.-Cable
advices received today from Toxic
by the Nippu Jiji, a japanese Ian
guage newspaper, state that Min
lister Of War Tanaka has notified
the social revolutionary govern
men at Vladivostok that Japan will
Immediately withdraw her troops
from Siberia if the Russian revo-
lutionists will settle the unrest in
VladiyOStOk.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-06
FRENCH TAKE Over CITIES ON Rhine
INVASION COST
UP TO GERMANY.
FRENCH BELIEF
To Insist Teutons Pay As
Result of Own
Error.

Paris, April 6.-Stirring scenes
at Mayence yesterday are describ-
ell by Henry Bidou, military critic
of the Journal des Debates, in a
telegram to his paper. He says
that during the afternoon troops
activity began and soon auto
trucks and field kitchens began
moving eastward. accompanied by
Moroccan troops with machine
guns.
/ Chief interest in the situation as
evidenced by newspapers here is
whether the allies will support
| France and to what extent.
This query was put to Premier
! Millerand by the Echo d'Paris last
night, the premier answering:
| England was victorious and so
was France. l am confident every
thing will work out perfectly"
Says Germany Must Pay.
Asked who would pay the ex-
penses incident to occupation, NJ.
Millerand replied
why, Germany, obviously. since
T! it was she that by her acts obliged
us to resort to coercion"
Occupation Of Frankfort. Darn
stadt and other German cities in
the neutral zone is generally en-
dorsed by journals Of all shades of
political opinion. 1t is recognized
the operation will be risky and
burdensome, but unavoidable in
view of the tendencies of the Ber-
lin government. Critics of the pre-
mier, however, deplore the fact the
allies are not participants in the
movement.
Wilson Support Hinted.
"Pertinax," political editor of the
Echo d'Paris, says more concrete
support will be forthcoming as
result of the premier's statement
issued last night. He says NJ
Millerand feels capable Of con-
vincing President Wilson himself,
if he is still guided by rules of
logic"
Premier Millerand's note on the
subject of occupying German cit
les east Of the Rhine, declared the
Berlin government had given way
to pressure by the militarist par
ty," and that the sending Of gov
ernment troops into the neutral
zone was not justified by the Sit
uation. 1t was pointed out that
movement of French forces would
! be of "coercive and precaution-
ary nature. and could not be de-
| ferred," and the premier declared
if Germany had carried out the dis
armament clauses Of the Versailles
treaty neither the Kapp revolt nor
| the Ruhr revolution would have
occurred.
Won Mayer Apprised.
Premier Millerand today formal
ly notified DR.. Won Mayer, the Ger
man charge d'affaires, of the action
of the French government in or
dering the advance. and informed
him that as soon as there had
been complete evacuation of the
neutral zone by the German troops
the French would evacuate the cit
les they had been ordered to oc-
cupy.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-06
CITY-OWNED CAR
PROJECT CARRIES
ON DETROIT VOTE

Detroit, Mich, April 6-The plan
of Mayor James Couzens for $25.-
900 900 municipality owned car sys-
tenn to be run in competition with
the Detroit United Railway Sys-
TEN, carried. S9.2S5 to 51.095 on the
face OF practically complete returns
today.
The project required a 60 per
cent majority to win.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-06
LATE BULLETINS

London, April 6.-ln a dis.
patch from Frankfort aBnounc-
ing the driving OF the red forces
from Essen by the government
troops. the Central News cor
respondent declares that the
reds, while retreating commit
ted brutal Outrages on citizens,
numbering and plundering on
all sides.
Vienna, April 6.-An attempt
has been made TO poison Beia
Kun. former dictator OF Hun
gary. and other communists in
termed at Steinhof. The poison
was concealed in a gift OF EaS.
ter sweet meats. hun and all
the others were made i'll but
are recovering.
Washington. April 6.-An
agreement not to fix the peace
time strength of the army un.
til the question OF universal
training has been disposed of
was reached today by the sen.
ate when consideration of the
army reorganization bill was
resumed.
Washington. April e-Secre-
tary Daniels told the senate
naval committee today that he
hoped that "in two years or
less we will have a machine
that has flown across the
Pacific
Ell Pas0. Texas. April g.
Five persons were killed in Chi.
huahua City. Mexico, in election
disturbances there last Friday
night, according to information
received by American sources
here tonight.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-06

River forecast-The Mississippi
will come to a stand at Clinton by
Thursday, with stage OF 1S.5 to
10 feet; at LeClaire by Friday with
a stage of 1875 to Is feet; at Dav-
export by Friday with stage of
16.5 to II feet; at Muscatine by.
Saturday with a stage of about 1875.
The rise will be slow at Davenport
after Wednesday and after Thurs
day at Muscatine.
In. SHERIER, Meteorologist.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-06
INSANE CAPTURED.

Chester. ILL.,, April 6.-All but
two of the Is patients who escaped
from the Chester state hospital for
criminal insane Saturday night had
been recaptured this morning. The
armed posse is continuing its
search for the other two.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-06
NEW CITY GAINS
AS REVEALED BY
CENSUS FIGURES

Washington, April 6.-Population
statistics announced today by the
census bureau included:
Logan, Utah, 9,439, an increase
of 1,917. or 25.5 per cent over 1910.
Grand junction, Colo, S,665, in
crease Oil. or III per cent.
Vineta, Okla. 4,S61, increase of
979. or 21.5 per cent.
Albany. Ca. 1855. an increase
Of 1866, or Ali per cent.
Carrick, Pa, 10,504, an increase
of 1887, or Ill per cent
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-06

- thtutsV luut 5Uhts
New York, April 6.-The situa-
ton in the bituminous coal fields of
Eansas, Illinois and other states,
drought about by the dissatisfac-
lion OF the miners with the new
wage contract, will be satisfactor-
lily adjusted within a few days."
John L. Lewis, international presi-
cent OF the United Mine Workers of
America, declared here today. AS
soon as official reports are received
from the affected districts, he said,
prompt steps will be taken to get
Inc men back to work and carry
CUT the terms of the new agree
ment.
Until he has received reports
from the various districts, Mr..
Lewis declined to make further
comment, except to state that he
eiu not believe the situation ser
ious.
o lIautuudte AWARD.
other union officials declared the
trouble was due to an Inadequate
,, wage award made by President
WILSON'S bituminous coal commits
s.on 70 the day men employed in
ne SOFT coal fields. The day men,
!, was pointed out, were given only
- day increase, or 35 cents less
.aan the 27 per cent advance
".arued other workers.
Both miners and operators real
as ..,, 'nat a mistake has been made"
s,a . one official, "but they are pow
-. eSS 10 correct the situation in
% lace of the commissions
,.p .m,'p Murray. International vice
,s mseslueht of the mine workers. said
rs. ,Ias 'nls matter might be adjusted
,n,.., sa 'ne operators and miners get
ms, mse.ner in the various districts to
A' d district scale agreement.
Six Mines Resume.
~. .ausourg, Kan, April Six of
terda e n,ne mines not operating yes
AZ. cs !; because OF a strike of min
n, -. ~ protest against the awards
va. .ae national coal commission,
anne re working this morning, it was
cia.;an ciounced by the Operators asso-
,s.s.' ,ol' Two mines working yes-
,s,Say ay and three more closed yes
rera ., were idle today. There
working today. ' N'e D''
Howatt Defiant.
alexander Howatt, head of the
IhsaS' coal miners, definitely re-
yNs shortly after noon to 20 into
pa,,ia; iaa;uus'rial relations court and
ths pdte coa, IN the investigation of
made here. '''' III" oeihs
Arrest Leader,
harrisburg. ILL.,. April 6-Charles
Tive member of the state execu-
workDd'o kood'o OF the United Mine
by us was arrested last night
smo.' nv .aken to Benton. Grace WAS
indsc.ess 'he mine workers officials
spirasva az Indianapolis on con-
| |this ~. cnarges. He was released
''n'ng under $4,000 bond.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-06
Continued on Page Three
BRINGS DEAD HOME.

Brest, April 6.-The United States
transport Mercury will leave here
Friday for the United States with
the bodies OF 3l5 American soldiers,
who died in France.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-06

N1-AA AVA siS
les next month, but failed be.
cause his affidavit Of registra-
tiOn arrived from New York
too late to be entered in the
register. the county clerks Of
flee announced today. Mrs.
HOOver's affidavit also arrived
too late.
Detroit, Mich, April With
more than one-half the precincts
wsting in yesterdays presidential
preference primary tabulated to-
day, United States Senator
Hiram Johnson held a lead of &C.,
Gil votes over Major General Leon
ard Wood for the Republican e.
dorsement. The figures from 1908
out of 2,421 precincts give:
johnson ..............113 113.94
Wood 61,343
LOWden ............... 81 ,045
Included in the figures was the
complete vote of Detroit, practical
ly complete from Grand Rapids
and more than half the precincts
in other industrial centers of the
state. Johnson was running be-
hind in the state outside of De-
troit. The complete Detroit vote,
however, gave him 69,004 against
16,143 for Wood.
Returns from the northern PEN
insula were SLOW fl arriving. Fig
ures from 125 to 257 precincts in
that peninsula. however, showed
Wood, 10,742; Johnson, SOIL
Hoover Leads Democrats.
Herbert Hoover, whose name
appeared on both ballots, was
leading the Democratic ticket with
11,469 against 10,250 for Governor
Edward l. Edwards of New Jersey.
William G. McAdoo had 9,25S and
William Jennings Bryan, 1857. -
Reports from the western part
of the state were that returns in
the rural districts might not be-
come available for as hours, owing
to disrupted wire communication
and. impossible roads.
Approximately one-half of the
precincts in the state show for the
Democratic endorsement
Herbert Hoover ........ .l3.l52
Edward i. Edwards ...11,352
william G. McAdoO 49,. 1857
William J. Bryan ....... s,1S6
Attorney General Palmer G.731
Grand Rapids for Wood.
Wood led in Grand Rapids, where
complete returns gave:
Wood ............... 4.1S4
johnson NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. j.0oS
Saginaw, virtually complete,
gave:
johnson ................ .22.556
Wood .............. .JJV
Flint, one-half complete gave:
Johnson ................ .S.S4u
Wood ............... l..SJ2
Muskegon, virtually complete,
gave:
johnson ................l LIDO
Jackson, practically complete.
gave:
johnson ..1.oOo
Wood s391
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-06
The Weather

Partly cloudy tonight and We'd
nesday. Not much change in tenn
perature with the lowest tonight
about 25 degrees.
Highest temperature yesterday.
3S; lowest last night, 26.
Wind velocity at a. m. 6 miles
per hour.
Precipitation in the last "a
hours, none.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-06
Union STR|KEbREAKERS
RUSHED TO CHICAGO To
RELIEVE FREIGHT T|EuP
RR T. Chief Promises Fullest Aid to Road Man.
Estimate Normal Traffic by Saturday.

Chicago. April Railroad estimated today that
traffic in Chicago terminals. crippled by unauthorized strike
snehmn Is railroads here. and Sundays blizzard would
normal by Saturday. following of yardmen
by the brotherhood of Railway Tainmen take the place
Of the strikers.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-06
LEWIS PROMISES AID.

Cleveland Ohio, April CIV. Lee president Of the Broth.
ehood of Railway Trainmen today issued the following
regarding the employment of members as
union strike breakers in the Chicago switchmen's strikes
Rgades of reports issued by John Grunau leader of the
strike of SWchmen al Chicago, such strike Illegal and mem.
b of the Brotherhood OF Railway Tranmen and others will
fully projected in accepting positions switchmen switch
tenders made vacant by such illegal strike.
FULLEST COOPERATION,
he brotherhood will cooperate to the fullest extent with
operating officers OF the railways with government in
performing the usual and regular by contracts
made by the authorized committees Of the brotherhood"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-06

Daily River Bulletin.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-06
WOOD
66,611 IN
HALF VOTE
Remaining Count Doubt.
full; Detroit for Hiram;
Hoover Leads Demos.

San Jose. Calf, April g.
Herbert {. Hoover attempted
to register here as a Republic
can for the California primar.
les next month, but failed be.
cause his affidavit Of registra-
tion arrived from New York
too late to be entered in the
register. the county clerks Of
flee announced today. Mrs.
HOOyer'S affidavit also arrived
too late.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-06
vLAD|vOSTOK
IS CAPTURED
BY JAPANESE
City Falls After Eight.Hour Strug.
gie-Attack Complete Surprise
Move to Settle Unrest.
(By Associated Pressl

tBy Associated Press.)
Vladlvostok. April 5.-Japanese
troops occupied Vladivostok after
eight hours of severe fighting in all
parts of the city.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-06
UNIONS ACT
TO ADJUST
Mine BOLT

Springfield, ILL.,, May 6-Ad.
iustment of the wage advance
with which company men em-
ployed in Illinois mines are
dissatisfied and which has re-
suited in strikes of these work.
eE at 20 mines throughout the
state, is expected at a meeting
Of operators and union officials
It Chicago Thursday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-06

CONTINUED on Pc .e Four.)
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-23
DIsINFECT SEED POTAToEs

The farmers Of Sussex county real
lzed a great loss last season from
controllaDle diseases of sweet pota-
lues ana the farm bureau this spring
is carrying on a campaign to combat
tnese diseases. The communities Of
SeiDyvIle, Harbeson, Lincoln CITY.
Georgetown and Laurel have held
demonstrational meetings. County
Agent Vaughn has a supply of cor
rosive sublimate and is distributing
Il TO the farmers at cost. Disinrect-
ing the seed al the time Of bedding is
only one step in disease control and
the farm bureau is going to follow up
this work with field meetings at har-
vest time to show the value Of seed
selection The seed treatment rec
commended is as follows:
1 OF. corrosive sublimate to gal
Ions OF water. Duration OF treatment
II minutes.
Caution
Never mix the solution in metal
container. Never let this solution be
placed where children or stock can
get to it. It is poisonous.
The community OF Laurel last fall
purchased one carload OF seed pota-
toes from the Experiment Farm near
Onley Va, and all Of these potatoes
viii be bedded out this spring for
seed
Communities interested in getting
seed this fall form these disease free
potatoes should communicate with
the farm bureau committeeman Of the
Laurel community.