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Rock Island Argus., 1920-03-23
ROUNDING UP
MANY COALMEN
UNDER CHARGES

Terre Haute, Ind, March %
Robert A Smith and Henry Smith,
coal operators. and John Hesslar
and Charles Fettinger, officials OF
the United Mine Workers of Amer
ica. were arrested here today on an
indictment brought by special
federal grand jury at Indianapolis,
following an investigation of the
bituminous coal industry.
Indianapolis, Ind, March %
Indiana coal operators and miners
who have been arrested on indict-
ments brought by special fed
eral grand Jury here following an
investigation of the coal industry,
today totalled 81. Twenty-one
other Indiana men are under in
dictment charged with violating
the Lever law and conspiracy sec
tions of the federal criminal
code Seventy-three men in other
states are under indictment no SIM
liar charges
twenty-five operators or miners
officials were arrested yesterday
and last night in Terre Haute and
Evansville. They include Phil H.
Penna, secretary of the Indiana BIZ
luminous Coal Operators associa-
ton, and Edward Stewart and Will
liam Mitch, president and secretary
respectively of district No IL OF
the United Mine Workers of Amer
lea Six operators have been ar
rested previously in Indianapolis
Rock Island Argus., 1920-03-23
STATE MINERS
Reject STRIKE
. AT BELLEVHLE

Peoria, ILL.,. March 23.-At the
conclusion of lengthy address by
President Frank Harrington, dur
ing which he bitterly assailed the
socialist labor party leaders and
insurgents who led the wild cat"
strike of last August, Illinois mine
workers in convention here this
morning voted against the pro-
posed strike in the Belleville dis
trict.
The vote was 4S0 to 1913. and by
the same vote the convention, on
motion of President Harrington.
passed the substitute resolution Of
fered by George L. Mercer, chair
man of the resolutions committee,
for a peaceful settlement of the
controversy over alleged discrimi-
nation against miners in the Belle
vile district.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-03-23
women VOTE
IF DELAWARE
WILL LET EN-
Washington 35th to Rati
fy, but There's One
More Fight On.

Dover. Del, March 23.-Whether
the women of America will partici-
pate in the forthcoming presiden-
tial primaries and in the November
national election as provided in the
proposed amendment to the federal
constitution apparently rested to-
day with the Delaware legislature
in extraordinary session here.
Thirty-fve of the 36 states neces-
sary for the ratification of the
amendment have acted favorably.
Both the suffragists and those
opposed to the ratification of the
amendment have made a hard fight
in Delaware and both sides today
appeared confident Of victory.
Sets Aside State Laws.
New York. March 23.-Claims of
anti-suffragists that the Anthony
amendment to the constitution, if
ratified, would be ineffective in
states where state constitutions re-
strict suffrage to male" citizens
until such constitutions had been
amended, are erroneous, according
to an opinion obtained from Charles
f. Hughes, former justice of the
United States supreme court, by
the national American Woman Suf-
frage association. Judge Hughes
also advised the association that in
his opinion claims that the amend
ment in any case would confer only
the right to vote for senators and
representatives was equally erron-
eOuS.
Washington Acts.
Olympia, Wash, March 23.-Rati-
fication of the proposed suffrage
amendment to the federal consti-
tuition was eomplsssd-by -she Wash
ington legislature late yesterday
when the senate unanimously pass
ed resolution ratifying the
amendment The resolution was
passed, by the house before it was
sent to the senate. Washington
was the 35th state to ratify the
amendment.
Vote on Amendments,
Lincoln, Neb., March ga res
olution to permit women to vote
for or against amendments to the
Nebraska constitution, adopted by
the states constitutional conven-
ton. was passed by the convention
late yesterday. Time for submis-
sion of the amendments to the vot-
ers has not yet been determined.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-03-23
'0AL UP APRIL / TO PAY HIGHER WAGE
KING GEORGES
INITIAL LEVEE
SINCE IA HELD
Function Staged With
Old Time Regal Splen-
dor and Pomp.

London, March 23.-King Georges
first levee at st. James palace since
1914. held today. was a brilliant af-
fair. John W. Davis, the United
States ambassador. and his staff.
all dressed in black, presented a
notable contrast to the full dress
uniforms of military and naval Of
ficers and ministers and judges in
their wigs and official robes. The
king drove in semi-state from Buck
ingham palace. being escorted by
household cavalry.
A feature was the presentation
Of a number of representatives of
new states. including Finland, Po-
land, and the new republics of the
Balkans
DR.. Sthamer, German charge
d'affaires here. was presented by
Earl Curzon. British secretary of
state for> foreign affairs. and in
turn introduced the members of
his staff.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-03-23

solution of the transportation prob
lens, with particular attention to
the question of seasonal freight
rates, car supply and car distribu-
tion.
That state governors be asked to
issue executive orders to state in
stitutions and departments for the
purchase and storage of winter coal
during the summer.
Want Roads Cooperation.
That state railway and public
utility commission, use their in1u-
ence with the various utility cor
poration to induce the purchase and
storage of coal by those corpora
tions, rejecting if necessary, the
cost of such storage in the rates.
That the railroads be asked to
cooperate in coal storage, car con-
struction and distribution and the
reduction to a minimum of the prac-
tice of Communicating coal.
That the federal reserve board
permit federal reserve banks to ia
vor as eligible for rediscount paper
drawn against coal in storage.
That the interstate commerce
commission, state railway and pub
lie utility commissions within their
Jurisdictions, issue rules controll-
ing car distribution among mines,
to the end that no particular mine
or mines may be permitted to OBJ
tain preferential car service.
That the practice whereby pur-
chasing agents Of carriers can use
company control over car supply
to force down the price Of railway
fuel. be abolished.
That camp and housing condi-
tions be improved.
That the good Offices of the min
ers' International organization be
exercised to maintain their ex-
pressed position favoring the intro
duction of labor saving devices and
machinery.
That the making of advances on
miners pay be discouraged in every
way, but il made, that they be made
without discount, either directed or
indirectly.
Split Over Hours.
The principal point of difference
between the majority and minority
reports was on the matter of hours
of work. Commissioners Robin
son and Peale recommended reten-
tion of the present S-hour day but
Commissioner White agreed to such
hours only until April l. 1921. Aft
er that date, Mr.. White held, the
maximum hours for miners would
not exceed hours underground a
day nor more than six days week.
The miners demanded a six hour
day and a FIVE day week.
The representative OF the miners
also held out for adjustment of Diff
ferentials in certain states. notably
Pennsylvania, Indiana and Illinois.
declaring the question to be enc OF
the basic causes of unrest"
The majority report referred the
differential question back TO the
joint conference of miners and
operators.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-03-23
PREDICTS 40 CENTS A TON
WILL BE ADDED TO
COAL PRICE,

St. Louis, Mo-, March 23.-
Thomas T. Brewster. chairman
Of the coal operators scale COM
mittee, in the central competi-
tive field, today refused to dis
cuss the coal commissions re-
port other than to say it would
increase the cost of production
approximately 40 cents q ton, If
accepted.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-03-23
BALLOT|NC.FoR
PRESIDENT IN
SOUTH DAKOTA

Sioux Falls. S. D., March 25.-
Men and women of South Dakota
today cast their ballots in the state
presidential preference primary
with four Republican and three
Democratic presidential candidates
in the field for party Endorsement.
The struggle of Major General
Leonard Wood, Senator Hiram W.
Johnson of California. Governor
Frank o. Lowden of Illinois and
Senator Miles Poindexter of Wash
ington for control of the states 10
delegates to the Republican ma
tional convention was the principal
issue being fought out at the polls.
The delegates will be instructed to
support the candidate receiving a
plurality.
Wood Has Prestige.
Major General Wood entered the
contest today with the endorse
ment of the majority faction at the
Republican state convention. while
Governor Lowden carried the
minority endorsement. Senators
Johnson and poindexter sought
support in the primary as indie
pendents.
The Democratic list was headed
by President Wilson, who was en-
dorsed by the Democratic state
convention for a third term. James
W. Gerard, the minority candidate.
and James o. Monroe of haywood,
He, were the other Democratic con-
testantS.
In addition to the presidential
candidates, party candidates for
nomination for United States SEN
ator, congressman, governor ana
other state Offices were being voted
on.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-03-23
OPEN SHOP is
PROVIDED FOR
in NEW REPORT
Industrial Conference
Finding, H o W ever,
Not Class Victory.
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.
Especial 10 The Argus

Washington, d. c.. March 23.-
Capital-meaning thereby employ
ers generally-has won a victory in
principle in the report just issued
by President Wilson's second in
dustrial commission. But the vic
tory is not one of class against
class, but a recognition of the un-
wisdom Of the policy advocated by
Samuel Gompers at the first indus
trial conference, policy of union
ization of industry to the exclusion
of shop organization unless union
lied.
This was the rock on which the
first conference was wrecked. The
decision Of the second commission
is supported not only by William
B. Wilson, secretary Of labor and
formerly an official in the Ameri-
can Federation OF Labor, but by
Herbert Hoover, vice chairman, as
well as Democrats like Martin IL.
Glynn, former governor of New
York; former Attorney General
Gregory, former Governor Henry
c. Stuart of Virginia. and Republi-
cans like George W. Wickersham.
Oscar S. Straus. formerly secre-
tary OF commerce and labor in the
Roosevelt cabinet; former Cover
nor Samuel w. Mccall Of Massa-
chusetts, Julius Rosenwald of Chi
cago. and independents like Rich
ard Hooker. editor of the Spring
field Republican, and others. in a
unanimous report.
Hint for Platform Makers.
Leaders of the two political par
ties who have been wondering what
planks they would write into their
respective platforms at San Fran
cisco and Chicago will be able to
take their stand squarely on the
industrial commissions report. 1t
it by no means too friendly to la
bor, and therefore cannot be log
ically condemned by the Republi-
cans who usually have to reckon
on the support Of business men
generally, nor is it likely to be
disproved by the Democrats when
men like William B. Wilson and
President Wilson support the de-
clSlOn--.+-s-fr.- .~s-s'- $. s4ss.ss-,
In campaign-ryear when great
candidates are straddling and try
ing hard not to offend either capi-
tai or labor. the industrial report
furnishes the ideal way out. II is
not partisan in origin or purpose.
Perhaps the most significant par
agraph in the whole report, which
tells what a group Of disinterested
men thought about the principle
which wrought so much havoc with
the first industrial conference, is
the following;
"The guiding thought Of the con-
ference has been that the right re-
lationship between employer and
employe can best be promoted by
the deliberate organization OF that
Rock Island Argus., 1920-03-23

advance the time OF factories op-
Grating in the second period
Owing to the scarcity of labor.
the association several years ago
decided to operate one group OF fac
tories until some convenient date
in May, while the other group was
idle. and to start the second group
in September, allowing the first to
be shut down.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-03-23

dation for a "a cents per ton in.
crease on pick and machine mining
His report was transmitted to the
operators and miners by the presi.
dent for their information.
Terms Summarized.
The general terms of the two re.
ports previously had been pub
lished. The decision of the ma
jority-Henry M. Robinson, repre-
senting the public, and Rembrandt
Peale. representing the operators
is summarized as follows:
Unless otherwise ordered the
terms and conditions of the
Washington agreement of 1917
continue.
The IA per cent increase in
wages fixed by the fuel admin
istration is eliminated on
March 81, and replaced by this
award (Which is on q per
cent basis).
The agreements drafted
under this award are to take
effect April 1. 1920. and con-
tinue until March 81, 1922 lin
other words, the miners do not
get their demand for teFmina-
ton of contracts in the falD.
The mining prices for min
ing mine-run coal, pick and
machine, are advanced "a
cents.
All day labor and monthly
men are advanced a dollar
day, except trappers and other
boys, who are advanced SO
cents a day.
All rates for yardage. dead
work and room turning are ad-
vanced 20 per cent.
The fulfillment of all joint
and district agreements are to
be guaranteed by the Offices Of
the international organization.
The six hour day and five
day week are not granted; the
S-hour day is retained.
The practice Of car pushing
stands, but with recommenda-
tions for careful consideration
of ways and means for the in
PRODUCTION OF ameliOrating
practices.
A commission is set up for
ahe central competitive field to
handle questions of different
ials in rate and certain other
matters.
If the recommendation Of the
presidents industrial confer
ence are adopted in regard to
industrial tribunals and boards
OF inquiry this machinery is to
be put into use in the coal in
dustry. Otherwise special
board is to be set up.
Explosives are to be furnish
ed miners at cost.
Special Boards Created.
Special boards are to be set W
for the Kanawha. Paint Creek ant
Cabin Creek fields; for district No
IL. Illinois. including Assumption
and Decatur. ILL.,; also for, thu
state of Washington. each commits
sion to handle specific local con
ditions.
Buy Coal Before July 1.
Other recommendations by tn
majority included:
That departments and fedora
agencies buy and store the winter;
supply Of coal before July l.
That the council of national de
fense obtain the support Of the gen
eral public for coal storage.
That the interstate commerce
commission be directed to aid in tn,
Rock Island Argus., 1920-03-23
NO ANTHRACITE
TROUBLE; men
STAY At WORK

New York, March 23.-The gen
eral scale committee representing
the anthracite coal miners by viz
tually unanimous vote decided to-
day to remain at work after April
/, pending negotiation Of a new
wage agreement, providing the
mine owners agree to make any
wage award retroactive to that
date"
Rock Island Argus., 1920-03-23
Glass Scarce; Makers
Debate Greater Output

Pittsburgh. Pa, March 23.-Pro-
scarcity OF window glass
was given as the cause of a spe-
cial meeting OF the American Win
dow Glass Manufacturing associa-
ton here today, for the purpose of
whether factories operat-
ing in the first period should ex-
tend the time Of their fire and
whether it would be advisable to
Rock Island Argus., 1920-03-23

Washington, March 23.-Bain-
bridge Colby vas sworn in today
as secretary of state, succeeding
Robert Lansing, who resigned six
weeks ago.
There was no ceremony. The
oath Of office was administered in
the presence of Under Secretary
Polk, who has been in charge Of the
department since Mr.. Lansing re-
tired.
Immediately after Mr.. Colby as
sumed office, arrangements were
made for resuming the issuing of
passports which was stopped 10
days ago because there was no one
to sign them.
AS soon as Mr.. Colby has had
Rock Island Argus., 1920-03-23
METHODISTS GET
$587, 900 FOR FUND
TO AID MINISTERS

Chicago, March pa total of
$5S7 900 has been raised to date for
the Methodist retired ministers en-
dowment fund of the Rock River
conference of the Methodist Episco-
pal church, according to a report
which was ready for presentation
to the semi-annual meeting of the
Superannuate Relief association of
the conference today. New sub
scriptions for the last six months
amounted to SAT 900.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-03-23
PULLMAN ASKS
81 Minimum ON
LOWER BER7HS

Washington, March 23.-Permis-
sion has been granted the Pullman
company by the interstate COM
merce commission to file special
tariffs increasing berth rates ap-
proximateiy 90 per cent. The COM
pany is seeking an increase on
standard lower berths TO mini
mum Of 81 and on seats to q mini
mum Of so cents.
The company's rules protests
may be lodged against the increas-
es within 50 days and hearing then
will be held.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-03-23
H. M0RCENTHAU
new MINISTER

Washington. March 2S.-Henfy
Morgenthau, of New York, former
ambassador to Turkey. was nomi-
mated today by President Wilson to
be ambassador to Mexico. He will
succeed Henry p Fletcher who re-
signed recently because he did not
agree with the administration s.
Mexican policy.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-03-23
Nitti Voices Appeal
FOrSyn1pathy to the
Vanquished Nations

taxation reforms. complete demobi-
lization of the army. transformation
Of dock yards for the construction
OF merchantmen and reduction of
duties on wheat importation. He
announced that new foreign capital
brought to Italy to increase pro-
duction would be exempt from taxa
ton.
Some sharp disturbances and
passages at arms occurred, during
his speech when socialists tried TO
interrupt the premier.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-03-23

Rome. March 22.-Europe can
regain its equilibrium only through
the rehabilitation of Germany and
Russia. said Premier Nitti in pre-
senting his new cabinet to the
chamber of deputies today He de-
clared:
There should issue from parlia-
ments and peoples of powerful hu-
name voice urging sympathy and
clemency for the vanquished.
The premier foreshadowed new
Rock Island Argus., 1920-03-23

time to familiarize himself with his
duties, Under Secretary Polk is ex-
pected to resign to take rest
which his physicians have been ad-
vising for many months.
The posi- of assistant secretary
also is vacant, Phillips having
been appointed minister to The
Netherlands.
Washington, March 23.-The nom
ination of Bainbridge Colby as sec
retary Of state was confirmed yes
terday by the senate.
1t was understood that no. objec-
ton was raised.
The senate also confirmed the
nomination of Charles r. Crane of
Chicago to be minister to China.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-03-23
Continued on Page Seven.)
RECOUNT
FOR MICHIGAN

Washington, March 29.-Plans
for the senate recount of the bal
lots cast in the Ford -Newberry SEN
atorial election contest in Michigan
were agreed upon tentatively today
at a conference between the senate
privileges and elections subcom-
mittee and counsel representing
both sides.
Chairman Watson of the subcom-
mittee said that the recount would
not begin for at least 80 days.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-03-23
|EDERAL PRICE CONTROL
|NDS and INDUSTRY GOES
BACK UPON PEACE Basis
COMMISSIONS Report, Made Public by President,
Estimates That New Scale Will Cost the
Country 5000 900, 900 More Year.

Washington, March 23.-The principal demands
the bitumnous coal miners as originally presented
the operators were:
A 60 per cent increase in wages.
A 80 hour week.
Time and one-half for overtime, and
double time for Sundays and holidays
Naturalization of the coal mines
Termination of wage contracts in the fall
instead of in spring.
The majority report of the commission provides
An increase of 27 per cent in wages.
Retention of eight hour day.
Termination of contracts of each,
March 81.
Establishment of commission to handle
the question Of differentials in rates and ether
matters in the central competitive field
Rock Island Argus., 1920-03-23
TUITION
AT NORTHWESTERN

Chicago. March 23.-Tuition at
Northwestern university will be ad-
vanced from $3.50 to 5000 a year,
Dean Roy C. Flickinger announced
today.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-03-23

Warrington, March 23.-Presi-
don't Wilson today withdrew gov
eminent control Of the price OF BIZ
luminous coal so that the q per
cent wage advance for miners rec
smmended by the majority Of the
coal strike settlement commission
may be absorbed in the price the
consumer will pay after April l.
The commission estimated this
uge advance at $200,000,000 a
year.
At the same time the president
llds public the majority and mi
sority reports OF the commission,
and wrote the operators and min
s asking that they reach an
agreement on the basis of the ma
prity report alone as speedily as
possible SO that the uncertainty re-
.arding the fuel situation might be
Nmoyed.
Told To Be Reasonable.
The operators were warned by
President Wilson against violating
laws against combinations in re-
slraint of trade and profiteering
and also not to exact "unreasona-
Sls prices for coal"
lam aware" said the president,
That at present. as result of the
/ shortage created by the coal strike
and OF the consequent interference
With transportation and as re-
suit also of the exceptionally un-
aToidable winter, the demand for
coal continues active. l desire to
impress upon the coal operators the
extreme Importance not only Of
lAelr complying to the fullest ex-
ent with the laws against COM
onation in restraint of trade and
Halnst profiteering. but also of
nelr exerting themselves affirma-
u'ely to prevent exacting of un-
,0a'onaoie prices Tor coal. l am
su'e the public fully appreciates
ae desirability. where practicable,
u leaving commercial transactions
lam s.t;ssoa 49, .,,hI;a vi, Ga
vsys 10 nrotao, it.I,e ~ - .,,oh i;har
Al no,icv % sbaI, @ ,asea. - SUI -. % -
upreasor,h',. hai ,; appeai " "' "
'''S h'sh prices
award Held Binding.
The president said he assumed
aa' neither party would raise any
question and that he was sure that
iased as to the binding character
o. the award by the majority of
%e commission Notwithstanding
we lact that 1t was not unanimous.
Inc executive order withdrawing
s'ernment control of prices re-
moves virtually ali government
.Sl %a'rOl of coal, placing the fuel
vas hsfors hs'o,. ~. Al .ae status Una, IL
stored vbon ~ au.noa" ';u "a we" ,as,
Nov. | e NAAe' > s'' 0eN ''
w.,
=" Inv lor Peace Price.
IN, iue president said there was no
Eovision of law for fixing new
m,. prices Tor peace time pur-
ss es and that unless and until
W., e grave emergency shall arise.
b,,sa bea IN my judgment has a re-
N ~, 70 the emergency purposes
p,,,s me Lever act. l would not feel
Rock Island Argus., 1920-03-23
NEW LIBERTY BONDS.

Washington, March 2S. - Ar
rangements were completed by The
treasury for exchanging tempor-
airy Liberty bonds for permanent
forms with interest coupons to
maturity.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-03-23
The Weather

Continued unsettled weather with
showers tonight or Wednesday.
Cooler Wednesday. The tenn
perature will remain above freez-
ing tonight. Fresh to strong shift
ing winds.
Highest yesterday, 6S; lowest last
night, 49.
Wind velocity, II miles per hour
Precipitation. none.
12m. 7p.m. Z a. m.
yester. yester. today
Dry bulb temp So 60 40
Wet bulb temp. 81 81 43
Rel. humid. ...45 81 81
River stage. 6.S. rise of ) in
the last - hours.
J. N. SHERIER. MeteorolGgist
Rock Island Argus., 1920-03-23
Report 40 Killed.

London, March 23.-The clash
between regular troops and insur-
gents at Henningdorf. near Span
dau, yesterday resulted in the kill
ing OF 40 persons and the wounding
of 60. according to an Exchange
Telegraph company message from
Berlin today.
The communist councils in Sax
ony have begun to divide large es-
tates, it is reported.