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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-17
TREATIES NAY BE oaREaArED
Reciprocity is His BY Removal Of
Toits In Marine Act.

Washington. June l7.-Twenty-
Iour commercial treaties with other
nations which are affected by pro-
vision in the new merchant marine
act are being closely examined by
lhe state department. Secretary or
state Colby said today that many
problems OF a serious nature are in
volved in the matter. He indicated
that 1t might be necessary to obre-
gate some OF the treaties in their en-
tirety.
The merchant marine act provided
that the president within ninety days
should serve notice upon other ma
tions that the United States has ex-
ercised Its rights to obrogate pro-
visions Of treaties which prohibit the
imposition Of discriminating duties
upon imports carried In American
vessels.
This provision as we'll as others
affecting foreign nations. was put In
the bill as q means Of aiding in
building up a permanent American
merchant marine. 1t marks return
to policy abandoned by the United
States moro than q century ago.
1t Is taken for granted that Pre-
mier LloydGeorge had reference to
this section when he stated recently
that the British government intended
to file protests with the Uniteu
States against certain sections Of the
new merchant marine act.
The policy OF this soverhment as
| iy,fo ~
been to promote reciprocal arrange
ments with other nations. The twen-
ty-four commercial treaties in ques-
ton make various provisions of q
reciprocal nature which would tend to
prevent the imposition OK discrim-
mating duties. While tho merchant
marine act provides merely for the
abrogation Of such sections of trea-
ties, 1t Is the opinion OF the state de-
partment that such action may alter
the terms Of the treaties in such a
material way that the nations in
volved may prefer to draft entirely
new treaties.
Abrogation Of these commercial
treaties will make it possible for con-
gress to impose discriminating duties
such as were provided in the Under
wood tariff law. The Underwood
tariff law provided that customs on
goods imported in American ships
should be per cent lower than the
charges exacted on goods brought in
foreign vessels. This section Of the
law was invalidated by the supreme
court, which held that the existence
Of treaties made the granting of pre-
rerential duties impossible.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-17
CHINESE NOT UP ON SILK.
They VIII Not Listen to Advice te
s Post Up On Industry.

They VIII Not Listen to Advice to
s Post Up On Industry.
by Associated Press.
Toxic. May 24.-Chinese methods
OF producing silk are SO primitive
that it viii be a long time before
China can offer satisfactory material
to the American market, in the opin-
ion Of D. e. Douty, one of the AM
,srican party who visited China to
Investigate the silk industry. He
said:
The American silk dealers have
often called the attention of the Chi
nese authorities to the importance
of improving their silk industry, but
much to our regret and surprise the
Chinese authorities can never afford
to listen to any suggestions on the
subject. In consequence all consid-
erations necessary for the Develop
ment OF sericultural industry in Chi
ma are completely neglected.
Tt Is a matter of regret that China
should remain in such condition of
industrial torpor at this time, when
there is growing international de-
mand for silk as a consequence OF the
growth Of women workers incomes
thruout the world"
An official of the Japan Silk Thread
Association says: Improvement in
the Chinese silk industry will be ben
eficial not only to China and America
but to Japan as well, because the
limit Of production of silk has been
reached in Japan, as the crop of null
berry leaves can not be increased,
and Chinese cocoons are needed for
the further development OF the silk
industry here. Close cooperation be-
tween China and Japan and America
is necessary in order to offer pro-
ducts satisfactory to the silk trade
in America"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-17
Harding Will Not
Make His Campaign
One-Man Affair
By Associated Press.

by Associated Press.
Washington. June IT. Senate,
Harding formally announced toda,
that his campaign as the republican
presidential candidate would not be
4 one-man affair; that the aid and ad-
vice OF every republican would be
sought. He declared that this would
oe his policy. not only during IL
campaign but later, should he
elected president.
I will see every republican: ;
republicans look alike to me-"
he. =
BESIDES his own announcement :
senator authorized Robert \
strong. his publicity represents
TO say that the policy of the se S,r
VIII be to receive and invite ehe
opinion and advice Of every re II :
can, regardless Of what part or the
party he belongs to-"
The senator desires not to be q
one-man candidate any more tbon
ne desires to be a one-man nresi-
dent If elected" said Mr.. Armstrong
ihruout the prediction campaign
the policy will prevail without
change"
senator Hardine's office today
mt out invitations to large num-
per or republican leaders, and par-
ticulariy those connected with tbe
progressive wing, to meet
ene senator to discuss campaign
plans.
The nominee conferred for nearly
TWO hours today with Senator's
Lodge, OF Massachusetts and
brundagee, OF Connecticut, but infor-
nation as to the matters discussed
was withheld.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-17
BRIDES GROWN TOO IMMoDEsr
Priest Turns Lights Out On
NuptiaIs.


New Orleans. La.,-June ia
wedding ceremony IN st. Louis ca
thedral was postponed several hours
yesterday because the officiating
priest. Father Antoine. declared the
bride was immodestly attired and
violate a recent order of Archbishop
Shaw, of New Orleans relative to
wearing apparel.
The priest declared the bride ap-
peared to him so shocking .hat he
had the sexton put out the lights SO
that she might retire ana properly
clothe herself"
Altho he declined to divulge the
name of the bride, he declared She
wanted to fly in socIecy style at her
wedding, much to her disgrace
Everything had been prepared for
the wedding and the bridegroom was
In the edifice. The affairs were aplaze
with candles and the electric lights
in every part of the ancient cathedral
were lighted. The bride started up
the main aisle. but had not gone far
before the priest viewed the gown,
ordered the lights out, and sent her
home to assume other garments. The
marriage ceremony then was per-
formed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-17
WOMEN FOR WcE-PREslDENcY.
Democrats Talk of Giving New Vot-
ers Second Place.

SiN OF StVth9 New Vot-5
ers Second Place.
San Francisco, June 17-Wiil the
cemocratic-vice presidential nomina-
ton go to z woman?
rms query was agitating not alone
the feminine advance guard to the
rational convention here today. hut
was also being seriously discussed
by the male contingent.
One well defined vice presidential
boom for woman is well under wag
and two other names of women p,omL
inent in the party are being mentien-
ed with the proposal to place a lady
close to II not actually In the White
House
The boom is for Mrs. Annette A.
Adams of San Francisco, recently
named assistant attorney general of
the United States and until re-
Gently United States district attor-
ney for northern California. She now
holds the highest governmental an
opintment ever given woman.
her availability as q candidate is
being enthusiastically boosted by
several Pacific coast women's clubs
and Endorsement to the boom has
been given by several of the women
leaders who have arrived here to at
tend the convention. Mrs. Adams
today had not decided to become an
active candidate for the nomination.
The two other women most mem
toned in connection with the vice
presidential nomination are Mrs.
George Bass, of Chicago, head of the
women's bureau Of the party, and
Miss Elizabeth Marbury, of New
York, daughter of an old Tammany
chieftain and holder of many deco
rations for her war work. Both Mrs.
Bass and Miss Marbury are already
in San Francisco
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-17
LODGE VISITS HARDING.

Other Distinguished Callers at Office
OF Republican Nominee.
By Associated Press.
Washington, June 17.-Among those
calling on Senator Harding at his
office today were Senators Lodge. of
Massachusetts,. republican leader In
the senate: Brandagee, Of connecti-
cut; Moses, of New Hampshire, and
France. Of Maryland.
eve unanimously adopted a reso-
luton that Ohio and New Hampshire
would go republican this time," said
Senator Moses, after his visit.
Lieut.. Gen. Nelson A. Miles. retired,
was another visitor. He called to
congratulate Senator Harding. John
e, Dwight, former congressman from
New York state and a delegate to the
Chicago convention, also saw the
senator for few minutes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-17
Fails to Function When
: Persia Calls For Needed
Assistance.
BRITISH PRESS
ATTACKS ACTION
Failure to Aid Persia Against Rus.
sian "Reds' Called "Pompou.
Farce by London Times-Leaoue
in Fair Way to Kill Itself and Al.
ready Is Dead, According to Other
London Newspaper Views.
By Associated Press.

!
London, June 17.-Sharp criticism
OF the decision reached by the league
or nations to postpone action on the
plea on the part of Persia for defense
against the bolsheviki is expressed.
and one section of the press openly
attacks the council for its action.
Ihe Times captions it's editorial on
the subject: "A Pompous Farce" and
calls yesterdays proceedings .'humif
latins." 1t says malice was the
cause of discredit being brought upon
the league"
This body (the councip was
piedged to the furtherance of open
o1pIomacy," complains the daily
news, but threw no light on the text
Vi the correspondence which has
passed between the Persian and SOW
iet governments and certain condt-
tlons alleged to have been imposed.
rms In one way Of killing the
league"
The Herald. organ of labor. de-
because it never lived. and this he
cause the men who formed it were
inliitarists and irnpcrialists, greedy
ior power and territory"
Complain of Persia's Attitude.
Copenhagen dispatch to The
herald refers to the unpublished cor
respondence between Persia and SOW
let Russia, and, championing the lat
ter, claims Persia has not answered
the soviet governnnent's protest
2 ssaiast what It, cas.s Pers;a,ss y.o..,-
tiohs OF international ius elvsag
details of these Violations. the dis
patch declares a plenipoterltiary sent
from Moscow TO Teheran last year
with a note laying down the princi-
pies OF the soviet governments atei-
tuoe towards Persia, was seized and
shot by the British and the Russian
ant1-holshevik forces 1t is also
claimed that soviet consuls in Paris
nave been seized and deported.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-17
NEW PARTY IN FRANCE.
Many Elements in Chamber of Dep
uties Form Alliance.
Ry Associatad proSs

Many Elements in Chamber of Dep
uties Form Alliance.
BY Associated Press.
Paris, June IA new party Just
formed In the chamber of deputies,
comprising 2so votes, Is one which 1t
is expected any future premier will
have to take into account in pre-
serving his majority In the chamber.
Charles A. Jonnart. senator, has
been elected its president. The party
recruited from remnants Of the radi-
cal party and elements Of the national
bloc holding seats in the center and
right center OF the chamber.
The new party Is called 'the al
lance republican, democratic of So
cial action and national reconstruc-
tion."
The party's program. as outlined
by Senator Jonnart. includes a de-
claration against dictatorship; a
policy Of reconstruction by unity and
hard work: the substitution OF the
solidarity Of the classes for class
hatred. and law and order with aboli-
ton OF the right to strike except for
special reasons.
1t Is regarded as definite that none
o. the leaders aspiring to be the sue
cessor OF Premier Millerand is In
GUIDED IN the new party.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-17

largely upon the success Of DR..
kaufbeuren of the chancellorship.
The post had previously been re-
fused by Constantine Fehrenbach.
president OF the reichstag. DR..
kaufbeuren belongs to the center
party. Under the Trimborn plan,
this party the German peoples party
and the democrats would unite to
form a government with the 'eenev-
olent neutrality" of the majority
socialists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-17
Financiers and Merchants
Subjects of Convention
Criticism.
THEIR OVERSIGHT
SUBJECT OF DEBATE
Delegates to Junior Chamber Of
Commerce Accuse Business Mon of
Failure to Cooperate With Asri-
cuiturists Lack Of Interest in
Development of inland Waterways
Also Charged.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
st. Louis, June 17.-The business
men Of America were charged with
failure to cooperate properly with
the farmer at the first annual con-
vention OF the United States Junior
Chamber Of Commerce, which opened
here today.
Lack of interest in encouraging de-
velopment OF inland waterways also
was charged against the business
men, and it was suggested that con-
gress appropriate $500. 900, 900 for the
development OF these natural carriers.
Henry Giessenbier. Jr.. of this city,
president Of the organization, In an
address asserted increased produc-
tion and reduction Of the living cost
could be effected better II the busi-
ness men co-operated more closely
with the farmer.
He urged development OF public
recreation facilities. improved hous-
ing conditions, an extensive Ameri-
canism program. and encouragement
Of all educational projects.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-17
. A. +. |. FOR
GOVERNMENT
OWNERSHIP
Labor Federation Endors-
es Socialistic Plan
of Operation.
QUESTION STARTS
BITTER DEBATE
Roll Call Indicates Sentiment Among
Delee ates Overwhelmingly in Fav-
or Of Government Ownership and
Democratic Operation - Secretary
Morrison's Speech Advocating Plan
Chesred.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Montreal, June 17.-Government
ownership with democratic opera
ton OF American railroads was en-
dorsed today by the American Fed
Grafton of Labor convention here to-
day after bitter fight. Roll call
showed that government ownership
was endorsed by vote Of 2s.o5s to
s,34s.
When Secretary Frank Morrison
took the floor at today's session Of
the American Federation of Labor
convention and announced that he
would support government owner
ship OF railroads, there was demon
stration by the rail workers and their
supporters.
Secretary Morrison declared that
he was only supporting the fedora
tion's reconstruction program and the
executive councils report to the last
convention.
1--WE hear q lot about self-deter-
srnination." he added. This thought is
being sunk into the heads OF men,
women and children Of all countries.
We have here a proposition from all
rail workers asking assistance in Sc
curing government ownership OF
roads because they believe their trials
aud tribulations under government
Ownership viii be far less than they
have been In the past or will be in
the future under private ownership"
Charles p. MCGOWAN, Of the boiler
makers. declared wye would be
traitors to our trust II we did not
urge, government ownership. We are
under instructions OF our great mem
berehip."
Disorder During Roll Call.
Disorder interrupted the roll call
several times when delegations Of the
various crafts divided on their vote.
Charges Of steam roller" were
hurled at the chair by James Dun
can, Of Seattle, and other delegates,
when it denied the right of roll call
to delegations that split on the
question.
Applause, ''boos" and Kisses alter
nately greeted delegation votes.
The building trade delegations
presented almost q solid front
against government ownership, sup
porting Gompers and the admins
tration forces.
Steel Committee Dishanded.
The American Federation Of
Labors national committee for or
ganizing iron and steel workers has
been disbanded and new committee
will be organized by the executive
council with plans for a new organi-
zation campaign OF the iron and steel
district, It was announced at the
federal convention here today.
All organizers and field repre-
sentatives OF the national organizing
committee will be called In by July
and Its funds will be transferred
to the federation's executive council,
it was stated. A conference "of in
terested international union heads"
to be called In washington will pre-
cede the new campaign.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-17
NEW, MARKERS FOR HIGHWAYS
Lincoln Route Travellers to Be Guided
by StOoJ SiQnS,


coin Highway has never been per-
manently marked between the Mis-
souri, river and the Atlantic coast.
Travellers IN the past have been
guided by painted markers stenciled
on the telegraph and telephone poles,
but this system OF marking. while the
cheapest to accomplish, Is the most
expensive in the long run. as the
painted signs are quickly obliterated
by the weather and must be con-
etantly renewed II the marking Ii 70
be maintained at top efficiency.
The Lincoln Highway Association
has in past years. thru cooperation
with the Automobile Club of South
ern California, brought about the
permanent marking Of the Lincoln
Highway from San Francisco to
Omaha, as well as the Midland Trail
main feeder, connecting Los An
geles with the Lincoln Highway at
Ely, New. Now. the remainder of the
route will be permanently sign
boarded with enamel steel signs by
the association itself.
The expense of permanently mark
ing some $500 miles of thru highway
in thorough fashion IS very consid-
cradle. To properly mark q thru
route at least two markers to the
mile are necessary. After careful
figuring tho Association determined
that $4,000 should take care Of the
Job 1t had in view for this summer
The cooperation of the communities
along the line has been assured tt.
the extent Of $1,000 and due to the
interest Of Mr.. John N. Willys, a d.
rector Of the Lincoln Highway Asso.
citation. tho additional $4,000 has
been provided. This money will be
largely invested In 5000 permanent
enamel steel signs. 10x21 inches In
size, carrying the standard Lincoln
Highway marker in three colors OF
enamel. These signs are half round
and are firmly screwed to hardwood
posts, II feet long. which will be
sunk three> feet under ground and
placed at every confusing turn and
cross road between the Hudson and
the Missouri.
A. F. Bemet, vice-president Of the
Lincoln Highway Association, states
SA'N' AAS SApOSto W iStdII Lu0 CrS" at
work on the eastern seaboard about
July and that it Is proposed to COM
plete the entire Job In Omaha before
Oct. 1.
In such large cities as Phila dslphia
and Pittsburgh, where 1t would be
difficult to plant poles. special ar
rangements have been made for
clamping the enamel steel signs on
the electric lighting fixtures with the
permission OF city authorities.
With the completion of this hishly
expensive but most efficient and per-
manent plan Of marking, the Lincoln
Highway will be the most thoroughly
and clearly marked road on the AM
ertcan continent, and q tourist can
follow thru from 42nd street and
Broadway to Market street, San
Francisco. If he so desires even
without the help Of a road guide or
log and merely by following the
marking.
The chestnut posts to be used bv
the association for the affixinE Of the
signs are guaranteed to last at least
Is years. while the metal signs carrv-
ing a high glaze are practically in
destructible by the clements.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-17
Prince Marches as Private,

By Associated Press.
Madrid, June 17.-After marching
thru the streets Of Madrid in the
ranks of his regiment. carrying his
rifle and bayonet as an ordinary sold
ierthe Prince Of Asturias left for To-
ledo today in company with his faith
er, King Alfonzo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-17
CLUES TO ELWELL MURDER.
Important Developments Promises
by District Attorney.

Dy <ASSOSidlSu ASSS.
New York, June 17.-Important
developments were expected today
in the investigation of the murder
Of Joseph B. Elwell, sportsman and
whist expert, Deputy District At
torney John E. Joyce declared fol-
lowing an all night conference with
detectives.
Mr.. Joyce would not disclose the
basis for this prediction other than
detectives have been sent to places
out of town besides Kentucky. Efforts
We're being made today. the police de-
clared. to communicate with Will
liam II. Pendleton. said to be Mr.
Elwell's closest friend, who lives In
a surburb. It was learned during the
investigation last night that tele-
phone connection had been made be-
tween Mr.. Elwell's home and that Of
his friend.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-17
Pioneer Dies at Des Moine..

By Associated Press.
Des Moines. June 17.-C. w. Keyes,
s6 years old. one of the Oldest resi-
dents of the state. died at his home
here yesterday afternoon. He had
lived in the state for 81 years and
for many years was engaged in the
wholesale grocery business.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-17
TIED TO RAILS BY ROBBERS.
Victim Loses Arm and Leg After
Being Held Up.

I'S 1tSoOSletteU ITtSS. ~
Kansas City. June IA motive,
aside from robbery was sought to-
day by county authorities for the
hold-up of George M. Underwood, of
Carrollton, Mo-, who was tied to a
railroad track south of Excelsior
Springs last night. His left arm
and leg were severed by a Wabash
train five minutes after the bandits
left him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-17
DRIVE FOR BACK TAXES.

Collector Murphy Going After Delin-
quents in His District.
BY Associated Press.
Dubuque, June IA drive for the
collection Of delinquent sales and
other miscellaneous taxes in the Iowa
district has been ordered by Louis
Murphy. collector Of internal revenue
here. and instructions to that effect
have been sent to revenue agents in
this district.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-17
MORE SHOOTING AT ROCKFORD,
Private Found Dead From Bullet
Wound in Head.

By Associated Press.
Rockford, ILL.,, June 17.-Private
Cecil Powers, Company D. Seventy
eighth Field Artillery, was found
dead in a pavilion in Loves Park
near this city, today with a bullet
wound in his head. An army pistol
was near his body.
Authorities believe that Powers
committed suicide. but that his
death has no connection with the case
of Mrs. Maude Lucille Moss, who was
killed by shot from ambush at
Camp Grant Tuesday night.
Powers left two notes, one address,
ed to his father and one to his
lieutenant. His home was in WASH
ington state.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-17
MILLIONAIRE WOUNDED.

c. 3. Ensign Found In Bath Room
Of Home With Bullet Wounds.
By Associated Press.
Chicago. June 17.-C. B. Ensign,
president Of Charles Ensign & Co., a
brokerage flrrn, was in a hospital to-
day with two bullet wounds in his
breast. and his condition was said to
be serious. Mr.. Ensign was wounded
Monday, members OF the family tlnd-
ing him lying in bath room when
they returned home. They would
not comment on how he was
wounded. He was so years old and
reputed to be millionaire. I
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-17
Passenqer Train wreck.d

Mason City, June 1.-THE express
car of Milwaukee train No. 4 was de-
rallied three miles east Of Mitchell, S.
D., at II o'clock last night when the
eastbound passenger crashed into an
empty flat car standing on the main
line Of the Iowa and Dakota division.
No one was injured. The flat car was
demolished.
Division officers here have started
an Investigation to learn why the
flat car was on the main line with
no danger lights set.