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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-10
France Replies to England;
Defends Troops Advance

Paris, April l0.--(A. P)--The note
sent yesterday by Premier Millerand
to the British government in reply
to the British note with regard tc
the action of France in sending
troops into the neutral zone In Ger
many, says:
THE French government afflrms
first OF all that no doubt can be felt
of the loyalty of its attitude. The
allies have been constantly informed
of it's policy. The French govern
ment has always opposed the entry
of supplementary German troops
into the Ruhr region and has added
that the authorization for such an
entry must have counterpart in the
occupation of Frankfort and Darn
stadt.
"on April its representatives in
all the allied capitals informed the
governments to which they were ac-
credited Cat the same time copy
being sent TO the allied representa-
tives In Parlsl that Marshal Foch's
measures could no longer be post
poned. Furthermore, the French gov
eminent recalled that the matter
concerned the violation of one of the
most solemn clauses OF the treaty
signed by France, and that the Ger
man government had formally recog-
nized that formal authorization.
given In advance. was necessary for
such derogation, and that France
had the right to ask for territorial
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-10
WORKERS CONTINUE
IN DEFIANT MOOD

Grad. kHu.. Aprii 10 Alexander
Hownt. August Dorchy ThoEnas HHr-
,es and Robert Poster officials Of
pistfiot H. United Mine Workers OF
America is,lod here fot refusing TO
recognize The Jurisdiction of the Kan
faa Industrial court. started adjusting
themaslvrs go Jail life here today. The
four union officials VIII receive the
same chow" and the same treatment
accorded other prisoners.
30 Indication had been given ms 20
what course the mine leaders would
pursue and iutercsi was conferred In a
conference % men with their attor-
ucv. Phn " Gallery.
Miners present yesterday when tho
men we're sent 10 jaii told lIowat the
mines would not operate.
our position now r. the same ss
IL has been from the beginning sincf
the luduFtrit court Law Was passed
nj the instiFation Of Gov. Allen"
Howat said in statement given 20
The press from the sail. This law u
Intended 90 cuElaNr the working class
Of this state and 50 destroy organized
labor aud is intended 20 put the mine
WORKERS and ~ other classes OF labor
hack where thrv were years aEo be-
fof We had an organization"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-10
U. 5. ADVICE NOT ASKED
ON new ADRIATIC PLAN

London. April io.--Reports that a
new basis OF settlement OF the
Adriatic question had been proposed
by Premier Lloyd George ON which
tho advice OF the United States was
not solicited we're confirmed by an
authoritative Serbian quarter this
morning
The proposals are characterized by
Serbian partisans as the most ac-
ccptnblc yet advanced. but the an
uounccmont that they have been in
definitely accepted by the Italo-
Serbian contorccs is said TO be pre-
mature.
There arc very good grounds for
believing that an end Will be put TO
this tangle Ut the San Reno confer
cnCo next week. said the Associated
Press information. The British pro-
posnls cannot be accepted intact. hut
there are indications that the two
nations most intimately interested are
prepared TO make what small con-
cessions IRE required In order TO
render them naturally satisfactory
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10000 Idle In
Ne1, York, Alone

New York, April 10.-U. n. 81
While the nationwide outlaw" strike
among railroad workers was appar-
emily receding slightly in other parts
of the country, it held New York
tightly in its grip today. The tie-up
on the steam roads was fairly COM
plete, no freight except perishable
food moving.
Adding to the confusion, the en-
ployes of the Hudson tubes, the sub
way system under the Hudson river,
joined the strike at 5 o'clock this
morning and all traffic Immediately
ceased.
Tens OF thousands of commuters
who daily use the tubes to reach the
business section of New York were
compelled to use the ferryboats. Only
few of these were running and the
congestion and confusion BECAME ter
|srifics On boths1tlie Jersey and New
York sides the police reserves had to
be called out 10 maintain order.
Estimates varied as to the number
of men ont in New York and its en-
virons, but it was generally conceded
that the total would be approxi-
mately 10000. About 1000 men are
.iHNOlNsA III the tuDe SIIlke. Ilo
tube men are q part of the Brother
hood of Railroad Trainmen They
demand increases in wages of from
Is to 33 Ia per cent.
Every road entering New York and
Jersey City is affected by the walk
out. William j. Walsh, an assistant
to w. G. Lee, head of the trainmen,
is here endeavoring to persuade the
strikers to return to work. He was
hopeful today that the men could be
made to "see the light" and return
to work, but road officials were pes
simistic
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guarantees.
"How could the government of
France have been satisfied with the
German promise to withdraw the
troops when order had been re-
stored? Neither for Preparations nor
for the delivery of the guilty,
nor for coal have the allies received
the stipulated satisfaction.
1.-THE question could be asked when
the British government. which no
doubt has not measured the danger
of these systematic violations. would
step In the path of concessions,
France, in any case was obliged to
say: That Is enough
1.-THE French government is no less
convinced than the English govern
ment of the essential necessities OF
maintaining unity OF the allies for
the application OF the treaty with
Germany. This close concert of
France and England appears TO
France equally indispensable for the
equitable solution of the vast prob
lens which are presented at this mo-
ment In the world--in Russia, the
Balkans Asia Minor and all Islam.
The note closes with assurances
that the French government. for the
promotion OF these ends, declares
itself entirely disposed, before acting,
TO be assured of the consent of the
allies In all interallied questions
which the execution OF the treaty
raises
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-10
VIEWS R. R. OFFICIALS
vs.. STRIKE LEADERS

Chicago. April 1o.AViews OF the rail-
road officials was reflected in the fol-
lowing bulletin of the General man
ayers association. issued today:
IAN indications are that the crisis
in the switchmen's strike in the Chicago
yards is definitely past.
There was a small further increase
i'm the number of switching crews in
service. mhis was due principally to the
Act that on some roads some of the
strikers returned to work. as well as
10 the fact that the labor brotherhoods
continued TO bring in some OF their
workers from outside runs.
"A report that members OF the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
employed liz switching IN Chicago had
struck was erroneous.
"Embargoes in effect have gradually
been lifted as conditions improved. all
though 1t necessarily viii he some time
before freight will move normally.
Conditions apparently are iaVOra bio
20 an Incl ease in the amount OF live
stock and coal that will be brought into
the city tomorrow
Leaders OF the strike 1isparaCcd all
statements Of railroad officials that the
strike situation is clearing. however.
They claimed that fully 95 per cent. OF
The switchmen and yardmen are out
va the Chicago railroad district, and -
serted that the strikers are standing
firm.
our organization has gained ground
50 rapidly since the strike started that
twenty charters. with membership OF
% 600 have been issued throughout the
COUNTRY" said one of the heads Of the
,ardmen's association. The big rail-
road brotherhoods are fighting the strike
IN deadly earnest. realizing that their
,.Nistence Is at stake. Heads OF the
.rotherhoods sent a joint letter 10 the
rgiroads asking for more time In which
ta bring their untra ctahie members
lack 10 work or TO hiring in other
men TO carrl out tho brotherhood con-
tTacts with the roads"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-10
EFFORTS TO
VIOLATE TREATY
Millerand Issues Statement
Regarding German Troops
in Ruhr Region.
FRENCH TROOPS ARRIVE

Paris. April 10.-Premier Millerand i'm
n statement today TO the A. r.. de-
clared that Germany's request for per-
mission TO send troops into the Ruhr re-
gion was merely for the purpose OF
violating the terms OF the peace treaty
He said France felt the danger OF her
position In a way IL could not he felt
in America and pointed to the fact that
Belgium had assumed n position identf-
cal with that of France because Bel
GUM, like France, felt the danger of her
proximity of Germany. NJ Millerand
said.
Frankfort. April 1O-A. P)-French
troops continued today to arrive in
Frankfort, being distributed throughout
the newly occupied district from this
city.
Paul Tlrard. president OF the national
Rhineland commission. and MAJ. Zen.
II. T. Allen. comma nder-in-chief Of
the American army of occupation
visited Mayence TODAY and conferred
with General Degoutte; commander OF
the French occupation forces
The food situation in Frankfort has
been cleared up nv the issuance OF a
proclamation by the French authorities
forbidding shopkeepers 20 increa ~ prices
TO thee occupying forces
The Frankfurter Zeitung continues its
protests against the French move.
The stupid Frnech policy Is running
the French economic position" Il DO
clared TO-DAY. The newspaper points
out that the franc has faiien more ihau
the German mark since the occupation
movement began. and concludes:
Everything now depends upon The ats
tude OF the allies
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UNION WELCOMES PROBE
OF SWITCHMENS STRIKE
w. g. Lee Tells Senator Cum
Minis How Insurgent
Walkout Began.

Cleveland. o.. April iO,-AW. q. Lee.
president OF tho brotherhood of Rail-
way Trainmen, today tnogrnphod Sem
ator Cummina at Washington replying
To the lattcr'K message informing Mr..
Lee that the senate had ordered an
investigate Of the Chicago yartlmen's
strike. senator CummlnA asked for adj
dresses OF Chicago leaders. said the
hearing would begin next Tuesday and
taht witnesses would bo subpoenaed by
wire.
Mr.. Lees reply said the Chicago
strike was started by John Grunau presl-
dent OF the inWirgent organization, be-
cause OF personal grievance which
had no connection Mt the start with
waEo questions.
II welcome the Investigation" Mr..
Leo wired, hut protest ng8inat any
recognition OF GrunRu or his insurgunt
organization because the old brother
hoods will carry out the terms of agree
ments made by their constitutional COM
mitieek, who are cooperating to the
fullest extent with operating officials
with whom they have schedule rela-
lions"
ANY recognition OF this insurEcnt or
ganixatlon viii probably Jeopardixo tho
influence OF legitimate organizations
over tho large majority OF our member
ship who are loyal TO the government
and their organizations viii further the
'one big union idea that IL the basic
principle bnck Of this Illegal action"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-10
NOTHING OFFICIAL

Paris. April i0.-No onicial communl-
cation fro mWashington concerning
French occupation Of the Rhine cities
has We; been received al the foreign
office. From tho exchange OF views ne
tween Premier Millernnd and the Amer
lean ambassador. Hugh G. wallace
however, the American viewpoint s
said in Official circles to he that while
IL IL inoumben on Germany 10 restore
order In the Ruhr region, the uniteh
States deems that France must have
had serious reasons To advance upon
the Rhine right bank and expresses .
desire 10 he Informed 81 these reasons.
No note has been received IRON
Rome. while in a conversation at Toxic
between the French ambassador ana
the foreign office. Japan is sah 20
have offered no objection 20 the French
occupation of Frankfort and oihtf
German cities
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-10
SENATE AGAIN
BATTLE-GROUND
Adoption by House Of Peace
Resolution Turns Hopes to-
Upper Chamber.
PASSAGE IS PREDIcTEl
Despite Opposition of Treaty
Friends-Will Repeal War
Time Legislation.

Washington. April 10.--With the
adoption by the house of the joint
resolution declaring the war with
Germany at an end. the senate today
again became the battle-ground for
peace" Both republican and defno~
cratic leaders expected the measure
Ia be taken up ther without great
dlay. probably Monday Opposition
to the resolution from those who
have fought so bitterly for the adop-
ton of the Versailles treaty WAS
assumed. but opponents of the
treaty and the league of nations were
confident its passage would DO OBJ
tanned with considerably more than
"a majority, and that the Affirmative
vote would include a fair percentage
OF democrats as was the case In the
house. ~
The resolution was adopted late
yesterday by the house, 242 to 100.
Only two republicans Joined the
democratic forces, while twenty-five
democrats broke away from the mis-
nority ranks.
Much OF the wartime legislation
would be wiped out by provisions OF
the resolutions. but the motion that
II be sent back to the committee pro-@
vided for its redrafting In such man.
ner as to wipe out all the wartime
measures and powers granted the
president.
Immediate passage OF the resolu-
tion by the senate after II is called
up there was not looked Tor. II was
recognized that its opponents would
make a sharp fight,
az Democratic Ayes.
Twenty-Five democrats Joined with
the republican majority In supporting
the resolution and two republicans
voted against It's adoption.
Democrats voting for the resolution
werci Ashhrook. Caldwell. Doollng.
Cullen, dallivan, Ganly, Goldfpgie.
subdivision. Mckiniry. McLane, Mahsis
olncy, Sherwood, sullivan, Tague. Gu.
rev, Evans (Nevasia), Mead,
Republicans opposing Il were: Fuls
Ter ,Massachusatts) and Kelley taIiet
igan),
Before adopting the resolution tI@
house voted down a resolution hy Re8f
rcsnntative Flood, OF Virginia, tii*
ranking democrat Of the foreign affair."
committed. 20 send the resolution batsl
TO that committee with instructions y
report out u substitute repeating ~
wartime acts, The vote on that mos
ton was III for aud 2a3 against.
On the Democratic substitute offered
ms u motion TO recoinmit. tho only veto
other than that on adoption of the nfN@
olution permitted under the rules, as.eE
democrats lined up With tho rapuhIif@
ans, while two republicans Joined the
minority The greatest break IN III
democratic ranks camo on the
vote
Chairman Porter. OF the foreigi-~-
fairs committee, claimed nftcr the '-r
call that twenty more votes would
the resolution over "a presidential
Democratic members, however, SAT-
vote on that question would dee PIC
alignment virtually intact
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Government viii
Cope With Rebels
R.R. STRIKE SITUATION

international News Service.)
The outIawed, leaderless strike
OF the railroad worke RS, starting
originally from the discharge of a
yard foreman in Chicago, has
spread with such amazing rapid
lty that today it assumed the pro-
portions of widespread tie-u
OF carriers, both freight and pas
senger.
The strike already has caused a
complete ce ssation of railroad
traffic in some cities, and in
Youngstown, o., il has forced the
steel mills to close.
The great steel center of Pitts
burgh is causing a serious cur
tailment, il not complete shut
down, of operations. Other in
dustrial centers are vitality af-
fected.
It was officially announced in
Washington that the government
will intervene "if the strike con-
tinues" and If il is shown they are
seriously interfering with inter
state transportation.
II was not stated what meas
ures the government would adopt.
Officials of the railroad broth
erhoods admitted that the strike
had gotten beyond control. They
said they were be nding every eff
Fort to get the loyal men to work.
w. G. Lee. head Of the railway
trainmen. Of which thousands of
workmen are out, described the
movement as one by radicals to
promote the lone big union plan"
The situation in New York was
chaotic and most serious. Prac-
ticaIIy no foodstuffs are entering
the city, and the Pennsylvania
railroad was forced to cancel five
passenger trains today because Of
crews not reporting. The situa-
ton is further aggravated by the
strike of Hudson tube employees
and m rine Norkers
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Federal Intervention Unless Strike Ends IN 48 Hour
REVIEW OF RAILROAD
STRIKE SITUATION

Chicago, April l0.-(A.; Pl
"A review of the situation to-.
day showede the number of
men out in cities throughout
the country as follows:
Chicago, 5000; st. Louis.
5000; Toledo, 5000: New York.
New Jersey, $500: roungs-
town. 5000; Buffalo, 1000;
Kansas City. 1900; Los An
geles, 1,400; Detroit. 1900;
Pittsburgh. 1000; Fort Worth,
500; Columbus, 1000; San Fran
cisco, 440; Indianapolis, $50;
Gary. Ind. 800; Salt Lake City,
300; Syracuse, N. Y. $50; Sag
NAV, Mich. 200; Ogden. Utah.
$50; Pueblo. Colo. $50; Deca-
tur. Ill.,, 1906: Milwaukee, 100;
Pocatello, Ida, 100; Springfield,
ILL.,, so: Joliet. Ill, so; Scran-
ton, Pa, so; Bloomington, III,
75; Fort Wayne, Ind, IS;
Portland, Ore, no estimate.
Portland, Ore, no estimates;
Dayton. ESQ; Canton, 1850;
Jackson. Mich, $50. Men are
also on strike at Akron and
Warren, o.; Hornell, N. ",
Sharon, Farrell and Sharps-
vile, Pa,
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Britains Disapproual of
French Policy PLeases Berlin

Berlin. April ga. P.)-Great
Britain's disapproval OF the action OF
F'rance in occupying cities In the
neutral zone east OF the Rhine Ii
hailed by newspapers here with mod
crate expressions OF satisfaction.
"France is In the thrall of chau-
vinism and mllitarism." says the
Norwaerts. (which, as Germany's
fate has shown, lead nations inev-
itably to perdition.'
'Grcat Britain's attitude" the
Tageblatt says. as a reminder to
France that the Versailles treaty Is
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-10
THREE PlcKETS ARRESTED

Washington. Apfn i0.---Mrs. James
Welsh. OF New York city. who styles
herSelf ns Captain OF the Irish pickets.
and two other women who we're bearing
banners IN front OF the British embassy
today. were arrested on charges OF vio-
latlug federal statutes. The other tive
women. are Mrs. Thomas Currin. or
Philadelphia, and Mrs. katherine kei-
umblne, OF New York.
Accepts Bond.
After spending the night In tho District
OF Columbia TAIL tao of the Irish pick
eters. who yesterady refused TO accept
bond for their release pending hearing
of their cases. today decided TO allow
their counsel 10 furnish the necessary
bail OF $1,000 each. The women. Misses
Mary Calvin, OF Philadelphia. ara
Maura Quinn. OF Jamaica Plains. Mass.
were released,
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UNCLE SAM DUPLICATES
ACTION CITY OFFICERS

w. ". Sanders. arrested recently. by
city police on charge OF Transporting,
was again arrested by Deputy Marshal
Fred W. mn saturday on the Same
charge and will be given n preliminary
hearing before United States Commits
sloner Sam J. McAllester this afternoon.
lie IL charged with transporting ton
gallons OF Illicit whisky The antomo-
been conneeated by Tho internal revenue
department. Sanders denies possession
Of the car, stating that II belongs 20
"a man named DuPre.
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May Bar Neuuspapemen
From San Reno Conference

months extension of the period al
lowed for reducing her army To tho
point stipulated by tho Versailles
treaty..
Premier Nitti OF italy viii preside.
Efforts will be made 20 exclude news
papermen, II IL said, this being on
the suggestion of Premier Lloyd
George OF Great Britain. who Is
quoted as saying correspondents mi
ways are so inaiserSct."
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|ORDER EMBARGO
AS STRIKE GAINS
Express Matter Tied Up.
Passenger Embargo Posi-
BILE Before Day Ends.
WILSON WILL INTERVENE
If 'Walkout of Railroad En-
ployes Threatens Paralysis
of TRANSPORTATION.

Cleveland. o., April t0.-The
rebel strike had temporarily
gone beyond the control Of the
old leaders, was today admitted
by W. 6. Lee, president Of the
brotherhood Of Railway Train
mon. However, every effort is
being made to keep the trains
in operation with the available
loyal brotherhood men," he said.
Il view the strike agitation as AT
effort to spread the one big unior
idea" said Lee.
Although | have not yet received
figures for today, | feel that the seri-
BUSINESS of the strike is generally over
estimated" said w. s. Stone, presi-
dent of Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers. 1T is no little matter, OF
course. but believe II is not as great
as reports indicate"
Presidents Stone and Lee are plan
ming a conference today for the pur-
pose of formulating new methods for
keeping the loyal brotherhood men
on the job.
EMBARGO ON EXPRESS.
New York, April 10.--An en-
e@tAV WI V&PFSou UIdttCF was VT
dered today as the railroad strike
gained ground in New York, fur
ther tying up freight and Grip
ping passenger service on many
lines. Reports were current that
a passenger embargo might be
required before the day ended.
The first indication OF serious din
culties In the passenger divisions OF
the railroads was seen today at the
Pennsylvanig when notice was
posted that:
Until further notice tickets to all
points will BIO sold subject to delay
due to labor trouble"
The crews of three Philadelphia
trains did not report for duty today
and two expresses were cancelled,
Communication service on the Eric
was badly hit.
New England Escapes.
Boston, April 10.--No signs of an
extension to New England of the un-
authorized strike OF eailrpud workers
road officials, who assert confidence
that the district will not be directly
affected.
Embargo at Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh. April 10.--Freight om-
bargocs because Of the strike OF
switchmen and tranmen were an
nounced hero by the Pennsylvania
and Baltimore e. Ohio railroads to-
day.
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Paris. April 10.--(A. P)-Problems
arising from the German situation
VIII take precedence at the confer
cnco OF allied promiors At San Reno
according TO the Echo dc Paris,
Conversations on the situation IN the
Ruhr valley which have been begun
in London will be continued. aud an
answer viii be given Germanys de-
man that she be given three
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RULE OF WORKMEN in
RUHR DISTRICT ENDS

Dusseldorf. April 10.--tA. p)-The
rule 81 the workmen ceased through
out the Ruhr district at noon today
when the executive committees nj Dus-
seldorf. Elberfeid. Barmcn and hagen
relinauished authority to the municipal
Officials, in compliance with the peace
terms Of the Bielsfeld and Muenster
agreements
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-10
FLOOD CONDITIONS
GROW MORE NIENACINC
Cattle Being Driven in From
Lowlands and Herded on
Higher Ground,

New Orleans, April i0.--At Natchea.
where the food stage is 46 feet. a
stage of from 5D.7 TO 5i.5 will ~
reached April 20; at Baton Rouge.
with a food stage OF 80. the river win
rise TO 80 by Aprfl 20; mt New Or
leans. where the food stage Is is. the
forecast " for from 1873 to 1875 feet
between April 20 ana IS.
Reports received today from
Natchez told OF herds of cattle Ne
Ing brought In from the flooded low
landa above the city.