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Evening star., 1920-12-22
DENIES COAL MEN
PLANNED" PANIC
Gushing Recalled by Senate
C0mmittee-MorroW Also
Quizzed on Activities.

George II. Gushing, managing di-
rector of the American Wholesale
Coal Association, was recalled before
the Senate investigating committee
today and entered denial that coal
men had planned" the series of, gov
ernment statements and actions
which he said caused shortage panic
this year.
Some of the coal men got the high
prices" he said. but l want to abb
solve them from bringing about the
steps which five government organ
izations took that caused the pAufcg
Did your association ask the In
terstate Commerce Commission for
priority orders?s Senator Kenyon, re.
publican. Iowa, asked.
mo. we were fightins that" Mr.
Cushing replied.
Morrow Also QuestiHneA.
j. D. A. Morrow. vice president Of
the National Coal Association. repre-
senting mine operators. took the stand
and was asked to explain the purpose
Of the organization.
The association was formed at the
instance of the National Defense Coun-
Gill; MIR. Morrow said, and was ap-
proved by the fuel administration, so
there could be some national organiza-
tioI1 in the coal industry with which
the government could deal"
1t had 200 members, he said, who
produced "a little over half the coal
tonnage of the United States" Its
first work, he said, was to assemble
statistics bearing on production. and
later ito cooperate with the govern
ment to increase production for the
war;
Asks Ahout Coal Shortages.
why can't you organize now to preA
vent shortages, as you did during the
war; Senator Edge. republican, New
Jersey. asked. why should a two
week railroad strike produce a na.
tional shortase?'
"The switchmen's strike lasted six
weeks" Mr.. Morrow replied. "but it
affected chiefly the eastern territory,
where 60 per cent Of the coal is pro-
duced.
We met the situation in different
way with the railroad executives.
These men agreed that the outlaw
strike had caused a drop in production
from 100000 tons to 1900, 900 a
week. Then. the coal strike last win
ter had decreased existing stocks.
must move in five months $4,000, 900
tons Of coal, and it comes out Of
Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio, and
New England and Canada must also
take their winter coal during the
summer. The switchmen's strike dis
organized the whole movement.
I'VE explained to the railroads that
2S.000,000 tons Of coal q month must
be produced during the spring and
summer for these demands and that
only $1,000, 900 tons was coming out.
The railroad men agreed with ux"
Lets get to the present day" SEN
ator Edge admonished. There are
plenty of coal cars and no fear Of an
other shortage"
No Shortage Now Feared.
There is nothing to fear now Mr..
Morrow agreed.
ut took a world war, a national
coal strike and a railroad strike as
well to bring about last summers
shortage"
Senator Kenyon brought the wit
ness back to discussion of organiza-
tion affairs. The coal associations
income was something over S40O. 600
this year." and had secured over
81, 100000 during the last three
years" by assessments on members
Evening star., 1920-12-22

Cabinet gossip in Capitol circles
gives New England, New York, Illi-
nois. Indiana and Iowa places in the
Harding administration. Ohio. of
course, is expected to receive recog-
milton, and some southern state.
either Kentucky or Tennessee. The
far west is counted upon to furnish
a member of the cabinet or a Su-
preme Court justiceship.
The statement published in The
Star some ten days ago that Charles
E. Hughes was the pending top-liner
for Secretary of State still holds good,
although today some friends Of Elihu
Root were still holding on to the hope
that it will finally come to him to
fill this post. COntroverting that ex-
pectation is the well circulated re-
por, that the irreconcilable anti
leaguers practically forced a prom
Use from Mr.. Harding on his recent
visit here that he would not appoint
Mr.. Root.
Weeks Still Fav0rite.
Former Senator John W. Weeks is
still the favorite of the Capitol cabi-
net makers for Secretary of the Navy.
1t is claimed for him that he stands
head and shoulders above any other
New Englander. in lien on recog-
milton by the incoming President. 1t
is also asserted that the party owes
him recognition, and it is said at the
Capitol that a distinctly unfavorable
impression would be created at the
outset of the new administration if
Evening star., 1920-12-22
BOARD MAY DIRECT
lob ALLEGATION
Step Expected to Follow
Passage of RecIassi-
ficati0n Bill.

Formation Of a board of review 10
direct the ALLEGATION of the approx
mately 10000 government employees
here is believed to be the next step
reclassiication bill.
Already inquiries have been direct
ed at Representative Lehlbach and
others interested in reclassincation
as to the actual fate of the employees
IoIlowing the hoped. for passage Of the
revised reclassifcation measure.
1t is believed that nothing short of
some sort OF board Of review to SUI
perintend the ALLEGATION of employes
10 the various classes and grades set
up by the board will do away with all
possible suspicion of fAvoritism,
Sets Up Double Check.
The bill provides that the ALLEGATION
partments, but sets up a sort Of don-
BILE check on such heads by proyidinp
that the Civil Service Commission and
the budget agency, the latter prob
ably TO pc the bureau to be assigned
the work oy the Secretary OF the
tions.
The Civil Service Commission and
the budget agency probably win r.nm.
together following the passage NJ
both pieces of legislation. ana arree
to form a sort Of board of review To
handle tho gigantic task Of proper
ALLEGATION Of employees, it is believed.
Strict Watch 10 Be Kept,
strict watch will be kept over the
placing of the government personnel
in the various classes. in order mot
only that no favoritism NAV he
shown. but that no suspicion of such
action may be held by any employe.
Anxiety as to the ALLEGATIONS already
has been manifested in the govern
ment service, and inquiries ON the
subject directed not only at Repre-
sentative Lehlbach. but at officers OF
the National Federation OF Federal
Employees, who are active in support
-. .fhA, ISels1har&. mnh hauBA.
Evening star., 1920-12-22
PRESIDENT TO RIDE
WITH Mr.. HARDING
Will Accompany Him To and
From Capitol on Day Of
Inauguration.

President Wilson plans to accom-
pany President-elect Harding from
the White House to the Capitol on
March 4 and back again to the White
House after the Inauguration for
luncheon. as is the usual custom
when a new chief executive is in
augurated.
Joseph P. Tumulty. Secretary to the
President said today that Mr.. Will
son had outlined to him yesterday
ton day. As is the custom. Mr.. Hard :
ing will call at the White House Just
before noon and will be received by
the retiring executive. They then.
under present plans. win ride down
Pennsylvania avenue to the Copitol.
the oath of office and deliver his
inaugural address.
VIII Lead Parade.
The new and retiring President will
lead the usual parade up the Avenue
to the. White House. where Mr.. Will
son will entertain Mr.. Harding at
luncheon. Immediately afterward
President Wilson viii retire to his
new. home, on s street, to take up
his life as private citizen, after
,
The continued steady Improvement
in the Presidents health, according to
Secretary Tumulty, win make the con-
templated visit Of the President with
President-elect Harding to the Cap
itol possible, even in the event of
the most Incorporate weather.
Mr. Tumulty said today that when
he visited the President yesterday he
found him in better spirits than at
any time since he was taken i'll more
than q year ago.
Versailles Treaty Not DSseussed.
The President and his secretary dis
cussed variety of topics, but Mr..
Tumulty said the executive did not
bring up the subjects Of the treaty of
Versailles and did not indicate In any
way what disposition he was prepared
to make Of 1t.
The President, Mr. Tumulty said.
stated in the cocrse of the talk that
writing Of memoirs for an autobiog-
raphy, as 1t was a form of literature
which had never greatly appealed to
him. 1t has been generally under
stood that when Mr.. Wifsou retired
from office he will take up the prep
aration Of a history Of the world war.
President Out for Drive.
President Wilson, accompanied by
Mrs. Wilson. was driven about the
downtown business section of the city
late yesterday afternoon to view the
shop windows.
Following this was the customary
afternoon drive through Rock Creek
PARK. The big White House automo-
bile. in compliance with a request
from the President, made this little
tour before returning TO
the White House. The principal part
Of the journey was along + street TO
9Th, thence north to q street. and
west on G. street to 18th street. and
then to the White House.
At various points the car fell in
with the 'Jams" frequent at that
hour. which required waits of varied
duration in the. line OF automobiles.
the trip seemed to be
greatly enjoyed by Mr.. Wilson. At
many points he was recognized by
persons In the crowd and was en-
thus 3aAllx gneetedv
Evening star., 1920-12-22
FARMER CREDITS
NEARLY 2B|L[|ON
Gov. Harding Makes Esti-
mate of Boards 1920
Business.

Nearly two billion Of dollars worth
OF paper based on production and
sales OF farm products has been re-
discounted by federal reserve banks
this year, Gov. Harding of the Federal
Reserve Board estimated in "a special
report sent today to Chairman Gronna Of
the Senate agriculture committee.
The amount Of such rediscounts in
1918 was estimated at $71a.266,000. Mr..
Harding estimated.
The figures include eleven districts.
There was no report from the New
York reserve bank, as the board said
there was very small amount of
farmers paper rediscounted there.
Other Figures.
Figures from the other districts fol.
Boston. 1919, .a.s42.ooo; 1920. 81
Philadelphia. 1919. ss.s71.ooo: 1920.
$3580.0O0.
Cleveland, 1918. ss12.o 1920. ST.
1890
Richmond, 1919, $1o2, 2,oo0, 900: 1920,
1925, ,000.0 900.
Atlanta. 1919. ss1,soo,ooo; 1920.
$3.50, 900. 900.
Chicago. 1919, $47.ess,eoo; 1920,
$12S, ,40S. 900. u..
St Louis. 1919, 100000, 600; 1920.
Minneapolis, 1919. $4,000. 900: 1920
1925, 100000.
Kansas City. 1919, sI23,4s1.600: 1920.
$229.432,000.
DALLAS, 1919, S2s,ss7,000; 1926, $44,-
S11 900.
San Francisco 1919, $25,000.0 .060; 1920.
$4,000. 900.
Estimates In All Cases.
..rhe special figcres furnished by
the federal reserve banks, in accord
ance with your request" said Gov.
Harding's letter. ARE in all cases
estimates. no exact figures of the
total volume of loans for agricultural
purposes being available at the fed
eral reserve banks"
The governor added: 1T should be
borne in mind also that the total
amount Of farmers notes rediscount-
ed by federal reserve banks gives no
indication OF the amounts advanced
by the federal reserve banks to
finance the production and sale of
farm products. since large amounts
advanced to member banks in other
districts on commercial and industrial
paper are used by these banks for
loans to agricultural interests"
This does not answer the informa-
ton asked for by the committee. said
Chairman Cronna- -
The statement that / made in the
Senate stands. namely, that the board
does not know the amount of money
loaned to farmers.
Evening star., 1920-12-22
Today's Ne1us
II, Paragraphs

,r;aa,. west runs ahead in Capitol gos-
sin over new cabinet choice. Page !
Brazirs president, host to Colby. lauds
L. s. statesmen. rage L
G. H. Gushing tells Senate committee
coal magnates did not splan" state
ments causing coal shortage panic.
Page l
School officials make appeal to Senate
committee to increase appropriation on.
Page /
Gov Harding estimates federal reserve
hanks have rediscounted nearly two
billions OF farm paper in 1920. Page /
I,ovd George sees reduction in arma-
ments il all nations join league.
''e"' Page l
Secretary Tumulty announces President
WILSON will accompany Harding in
narade Inauguration day. Page
with the appointment Of James Darden
Of New York as third vice chairman
Of the inaugural committee the list OF
officers was completed. Page 2
plan for donating specific sums to As
sociated Charities fund il reported
nartly successful. Page 2
rio, made public of 1000 officers avail
able for duty on general staff. Page
MARYLAND will soon establish rigid Snotor
cvcIe guard OF roads. Page IL
Turkey prices higher than at Thanksgiv-
ing time. Page II
r.eorpetown citizens to urge Senate to
Confirm new District Commissioners.
Page II
French press claims money advanced to
aid underfed German coal miners has
been paid to England for imports.
Page II
Eleven carloads Of Christmas gifts arrive
here from New York. Page II
I.,oyd George suggests emigration with
in empire to relieve crisis In unem-
nloyment in England, Page II
Petworth association favors bond issue
to provide school buildings and urges
bonus for policemen and hremen.
: sI1nRaz2
Evening star., 1920-12-22
$1,000, 600 FIRE ON PIER.
Blaze Threatens to Destroy Venice
Calf. Before Aid Comes.

VENICE. Calf. December ee.-
Damage estimated at $1,000, 900 was
caused by fire which burned for two
hours on the amusement pier here
last night before il was brought
under control by the combined efforts
of the Venice fire department and
two companies from los Angeles.
Just az il was threatening to destroy
the city.
Charles Kirby. volunteer nre
tighter. fell with the roof OF ons
structure, and suffered burns from
which he died soon after.
Several firemen also received burnf
and injuries.
Evening star., 1920-12-22
LLOYD GEORGE SEES
CURb|N ARMAMENT
IF ALL JO|NLEAGUE
Otherwise Nations Dare Not
Risk 1t, British Premier
Declares.
HOPES u. S. WILL TAKE
PART IN ASSOCIATION
Rivalry in Building Up Instru-
ments of Force Must Lead to An
other War, Is Declaration.

IL! the Associated Proa.
LONDON. December payta
Lloyd George. the prime minister. pre-
siolng at luncheon given today in
the house OF commons for the British
and Dominion delegates to the recent
league of nations assembly in Geneva.
declared the league would never
achieve real progress until all the
nations were represented.
Mr.: Lloyd George said he looked for
Mara hopefuily to the United States
coming into the league, This. he as
serted was essential .
Ihere could be no real peace. de-
ciared the prime minister, until com
peeltion IN armaments ceased, and be-
Iore disarmament was possible all the
nations must be in the league. for All
must march together.
Mr. Lloyd George said he was glad
70 know that all were doing some :
thing. He asserted that il the Geneva
SeinDi! as mad existed in August. 1914,
1ne war would have been impossible
ne was sanguine there would be no
opstacie to Germany's admission to
the ieague il she manifested an in
tehtion to fulfill her obligations.
Cannot Take Risk Now.
There was no use laboring for the
association Of nations and for the es-
eaoilsnment of peace, the prime min
ister declared. and. on the other hand.
erecting great armaments in or
der to force other nations into q
composition which had more to do
starting the late war than almost amy
other individual force
MY: Lloyd George said the nations
could not take the risk of disarms-
ment untii every nation was included
II could be done only by agreement
Disarmament he declared wyoe nct !.
Evening star., 1920-12-22
No Star
Christmas Day

The Star will not be issued on
Christmas Day, Saturday, De-
cember 18th.
Church Announcements will
be published on Friday, Decem-
Der 24th, and all copy must be
received at The Star Office not
later than Thursday night.
Real Estate display advertising
which usually appears on Satur-
day will be published Sunday,
December Is, and this and ali
other advertising intended for
The Sunday Star must be re-
ceived at The Star Office not
later than Friday night.
Evening star., 1920-12-22
SHUT IN ROOM FIVE WEEKS
New York Woman Tells Of Her Ex-
periences in China.

SAN FRANCISCO. December es
w. Higgins of New York city in the
little northern China town of Kalgah
during a recent bombardHnent of the
place by attacking rebel forces were
recounted here upon her arrival from
the far east.
Mrs. Higgins said she was barrt-
caded in a hotel room for five weeks
while rebels infested the town. From
her window she witnessed street
lighting in which many men fell. she
said. Government troops from Pekinx
saved the situation.
Evening star., 1920-12-22
REFUGEES FACE TYPHUS.
Several Cases Develop at Cattaro
Among Crimean Arrivals.

Several cases Of typhus have broken
out among the 5000 Crimean refugees
who were landed at Cattaro under the
supervision of Rear Admiral Andrews.
commanding the American naval
forces in the Adriatic.
DR. Sylvanus Wynn of Atlanta, Ca.
a member Of the Red Cross. is ar
ranging for hospital care for the peo-
pie. and American doctors and nurses
also are establishing an emergency
hospital in. RagunA
Evening star., 1920-12-22

DAWSON. Y. r.. December 2?.--The
entire food supply Of this section Of The
kIondyke region WIS endangered by u
Are in the general store OF the Northern
Commercial Company hero ycsterday.
The f,re department assisted by volun.
teers cxtipgushed the blaze after some
damage had been done. working under
fprps q. .ttiEkx dnGncA Anka8 xseA
Evening star., 1920-12-22
URGE DENTAL CLINICS.
Appropriation Advocated to Care
for School Pupils Teeth.

Inclusion of an appropriation in the
District bill to provide dental clinics
10 care adequately for the teeth of all
school children was advocated by the
District Congress of Mothers and
areut-Teachers' Associations in a
resolution adopted yesterday afternoon
Continued on Page. .. Column IL
Evening star., 1920-12-22

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TAs ADseiatsd frs0 b exclusively estitisa -
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paper and also the local news pubiishcd herein.
An nsAts Of publicatisa Of special
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Evening star., 1920-12-22

Rain tonight and tomorrow; warm
er tonight; colder tomorrow afternoon
and night. Temperature for twenty
four hours ending at noon today:
Highest. 80, at pm yesterday; low
est 80. at IL pm. yesterday.
Full report on page Z.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-12-25
CHRISTMAS TREE CELEBRATION. FILLS 200 YOUNGSTERS WITH
 JOY ON EVE IF GLAD HOLIDAY

Through the efforts of the l.. A. Engle post of the American Legion and the generosity of merchants and indi- viduals in Bisbee, more than 2,000 children were filled with the joyous expectation of Christmas at the com munity Christmas tree celebration last night. More than 2600 Christmas bags were passed out by the Legion men to the excited throng of children.
 At 2 o'clock, when the tree was lighted, hundreds of children had al ready gathered. When Santa Claus appeared a chorus of delighted squeals and yells went up from hundreds of small throats.
 The Legion men were at loss as to how to distribute so many packages to the crowds of children within the park. It was suggested that everybody be put out of the park and then per init the children to form line and pass in, handing them the packages as they came through, but it was soon found 10 be impractical to get them out. It was then decided to let them pass out instead of in, so a line was formed going up Howell avenue. and the packages were handed out over the fence surrounding the Legion club. About 2,500 packages were dis tributed, and they gave out about at the same time as the last in line came through.
 On account of the crowds few peo- pie were able to get near enough to hear the Christmas carols and hymns sung by large chorus of school chil- dren and students. The silvery voices of the children floated through the crisp evening air in wonderful melody, the very essence of the spirit of Christmas. The singing of Christmas carols by children can be made one of the most delightful memories Of Tuie- tide, and it is to be made an annual
Bisbee daily review., 1920-12-25
FIRST TO OBJECT II
 NEW TARIFF

BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 24.-Protest ing against the recent tariff measure passed by the American house of rep Tesentatives which. it is claimed. vir- tually prohibits the importation of wheat, flour, corn, wool and various meat products by the United States, the Argentine confederation of com merce. industry and production, has sent note to the Argentine govern ment advising that reprisals be taken against products from the United States imported by Argentina if the house measure is enacted Into law.
 The note, written by Carlos Torn Quist. who was Argentina's represen- tative at the Brussels financial con ference, asks the government to en- ter into negotiations with the United States at the purpose of preventing the final sanctioning of the bill.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-12-25
27th Engineers
 To Hold Reunion
 Here January 2

Members of the 27th ReSiment of Engineers, which was composed pTln- cipally of Arizona miners. are plan ming a banquet and reunion to be held in Bisbee on Jan. 2, 1921. Robert H. Burrage of Warren has sent out the following letter to members of the organization:
 Sunday. January ,, 1921. will be the second anniversary of the Bat tie of Nantes" which we all recall as the greatest train-ride of the A. F. F. Why would this not be a most suita- ble occasion for a reunion of the mem bers of the 27th Engineers within reach of Bisbee? It is proposed that we have a dinner on Sunday evening, January 2, 1921, at the Copper Queen hotel, in Bisbee, and then adjourn to a room upstairs to smoke, etc, talk it over. and decide who won the war.
 If you come, come hipped if pos sible: remember the Hattie of Nan tes:" this year there will be no Courts-M Martial and no Disciplinary Hikes"
 ROBERT H. BURRAGE,
 GO. co Box SIS,
 c "Warren. AriZ"
Bisbee daily review., 1920-12-25
CLAIMS TO BE PAID

Claims for indemnities on insured parcel post packages, lest, damaged or rifled enroute from consignor to consignee. will be paid immediately. under d new ruling of the post office department effective Januarv 1, and received here by Postmaster Bailey.
 In the past claims for indemuities have been certified at the address ee's shipping point and forwarded to 1hingtcn for final review and action Under the new ruling claims will be certified and paid to the claimant by the postmaster at the office of the city in which the ad- dressee is residing.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-12-25
Rubber Industry On UpwardC
 Akron Firm Says

AKRON Ohio, Dec. 24.-Bottonl seems to have been touched in the rubber industry slump which began last June. and the business is on the upward curve.
 Akron rubber manufacturers agree that the return to normal will DC SLOW. saying it may require years to restore conditions which existed as late as last May.
 None of the rubber plants here are hiring men.
 F. A. Seiberling, president or the Goodyear Tire and Rubber company, point sto 42 per cent increase in sales of tires to dealers during the first two weeks in December as proof of better prospects. He plans 10 in- crease production materially between now and April The concern is being refinanced through issuance of $50,- 100000 bonds
 F.. " Shaw. stockholder and former official Of the F. r. Goodrich company. says prospects are brighter. Shaw be- lieves the rubber industry's recovery will parallel that of general busrness.
 NJ. O'Neil, head of the General Tire and Rubber company. says orders are increasing in 75 per cent of the coun- try.
 The Firestone Tire and Rubber com pany has just announced plans for i'm provemeut of its plant facilities