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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-20
ILLINOIS MAY
co FOR COX
Republican Campaign is About
to Collapse Declares State
ment from Middle West.
I (By Associated Prsss.l

Chicago, Oct. i9. - Congressman
Frank E. Doremus, in charge of the
Democratic middle western headduar-
ters, in a statement tonight, reiterated
previous statements that the 'Repub-
lican campaign is about to collapse" /"
and predicted that the Republicans
would have to fight desperately to
win Illinois.
The latest evidence of the collapse
comes from Ohio, where historical
cries have gone forth to save the state
for Harding" said the statement.
If any one doubts this let him ask
Will Hays. The republican leaders have
suddealy realized that even the sup
port of those who cannot forgive a
Democratic president for driving the
German kaiser from his throne can
not overcome the tremendous Repub-
lican and Progressive swing to Cox.
'sThe Republicans will have to fight
desperately to save Illinois. Mr.. Hard
ing's vacillatng method of dealing with
the greatest moral question Of the age
is bearing its legitimate fruit. / pre-
dict Sanugumon county, usually re-
publican by 1850. will go for Cox.
With Root and 30 distinguished as
socaites proclaiming that the election
of Harding means the adoption of the
league of nations covenant with res
eryations, and with Johnson, Borah
and other senators declaring with
Harding that the league covenant and
all reservations are to be 'scrapped, ;
he average Republican voter wonders
who is trying to fool him. Who are
he eheaters? is rapidly becoming the
question.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-20
COX ACCUSED OF
SETTING 7 R A P
Denial >That Harding Ever
Knew DeKobra, Made from
Marion Headquarters.
(sy Associated Press. .

Marion, Oct. f9.-An unsuccessful
attempt by Governor Cox to trap SEN
ator Harding was charged in a state
ment issued from Harding headquar-
ters here tonight in response to sug-
gestion by the Democratic nominee that
Mr.. Harding had conferred with Maui
rice Dekobra, French journalist, re-
garding the Grench attitude toward
the league Of nations.
The statement issued over the sig
nature of Judson G. Welliyer, head
quarters director of publicity, said
that Senator Harding never had heard
of DeKobra until today, though the
latter had made an unsuccessful ef-
fort to see him in indianapolis last
Friday. II was asserted further that
DeKobra, who said he had been travel
ling with the Cox party, was evidently
expected to Governor Cox to secure
an interview with Senator Harding and
to say certain things to him.
Therefore" continued the state
ment, when Senator Harding on the
next day at Green Castle, Ind. made
his casual observation about France
having sent a spokesman to him in
formally, Governor Cox assumed that
the DeKobra mission had been sue
cessful, and that Senator Harding had
taken the bait.
Senator Harding himself declined to
discuss the governors references to
DeKobra or to say anything further In
regard to his utterance at Green Cas-
tie. He indicated that with his reply
to President Wilson's letter on the
subject last night he was inclined to
regard the incident as closed and that
he did not intend to reveal the identity
of his informants or any other details
of the informal advices he received
from them.
Senator Harding will leave Marion
at I 80 tomorrow on his last speaking
trip outside his own state. Travelling
on special train he will reach Jack
son, Ohio. in time to make an after
noon speech at a Republican barbecue
there. and on the following day viii
speak at Rochester and Buffalo. ~ /.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-20
Benson and Hurley Say
Commerce Brings Peace
Soldiers Guard Funeral
Of Cork Hunger Striker
Officer and Men Halt Celebra-
tiOn of Mass to Deliver
Orders to Priest.
(5y Associated Press.)

Cork, Oct. 19-The condition of the
Irish hunger strikers in Cork Jail has
become worse as the result of de-
preston caused by the death Sunday
of Michael Fitzgerald, first of the
eleven to succumb
joseph Murphy who was very low
Monday. has rallied as the result of
medical treatment. but his case is
still regarded as the most critical
Severe collapses were suffered by
two of te strikers, Donovan and Ken
nedy early this morning. Sean Hen
messy, Reilly and Upton are also in a
critical state.
To prevent Irish volunteers from
marching in the funeral procession of
Fitzgerald when his body was removed
this afternoon from the church here
to Fermoy, a large force of military
surrounded the church and six Iorry
loads of soldiers and an armored car
fell in behind the mourners' carriages
following the coffin.
In the business streets through
which the procession passed great in
dignation was expressed among the
people at the military display. feverish
excitement prevailing.
Volunteers in long rows, clasping
one another.s hands, formed lines on
both sides making a path for funeral
A dramatic scene was enacted in the
church just before the removal of
Fitzgerald's body. The requiem mass
was being celebrated when an army
officer with drawn revolver accom-
panied by four soldiers with rifles
forced a way through. the throng in
the entrance, marched up to the altar
rail and presented the officiating
priest with a typewriter communica-
tion from great headquarters stating
that the number of persons in the
funeral procession must be limited
to 100, none of whom would be allowed
to march in military formation.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-20
GEORGIANS WIRE
PRESIDENT VII cOrI
fnv Associates Prsss.

Atlanta. Ca. Oct l9.-Preside,
Wilson was requested today by Geor
gia's two United States acnators and
a majority of the Georgia deIc-atiol
in the house 70 take steps 10 revive
the war finance corporation md 10
cause an announcement by the fe ieral
reserve board Of definite policy'' IA
favor OF liberal discounting BE- re
serve banks in the cotton Dcis o. ag-
ricultural paper presented by mem
Der banks.
A similar telegram was dispatched
to Secretary Houston while messages
were sent to Southern senators and
Representatives in congress asking
that united front be presented IN
the fight to raise the price Of cotton.
Action was taken at a meeting in Sen
ator Hoke Smiths rooms az a hotel
here.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-20
COX DENOUNCES
LODGE AT Home
Massachusetts, Senator Charac-
terized as Arch Conspira-
tor of the Ages.
HARDING is CRITICISED
Republican is Heaped With Sar-
casm and Ridicule in French
OvertureS Incident.
tay Associated Press,

Boston, Oct. 1s.-Scathing attack up
on Senator Lodge of Massachusetts,
and caustic criticism of Senator Hard
ing, were made today by Governor
Cox Of Ohio: during his New England
tour embracing Massachusetts and
New Hampshire cities, and ending with
large meeting tonight on Boston COM
MONS
Here in the home state of Senator
Lodge as well as to other audiences
today. the Democratic presidential
candidate denounced Senator Lodge as
the arch conspirator of the ages be-
cause of his fight against the league
of nations. Reiterating that Mr..
Lodge headed conspiracy to strangle
the treaty to death, through the round
robin, Governor Cox urged his Boston
audience to repudiate Mr.. Lodges
leadership and retire him to private
life as soon as possible. To his New
Hampshire audiences Governor Cox
urged defeat of Senator Moses, Re-
publican, because he signed the round
robin.'
Senator Harding was heaped with
sarcasm and ridicule in virtually every
address Of the day. with the incident
between President Wilson and the
senator regarding the latter's statement
of French overtures for a new asso
ciation Of nations as the fasis.
"The facts justify the conclusion
that Senator Harding has stupidity.
though deliberately, attempted to de-
ceive the people Of the United States"
Governor Cox declared
Reciting Mr.. Hardmg's explanation of
his Des Moines speech rejecting the
league. Governor Cox added: "He must
think the American people very stupid.
He continues to say that they don't
understand him."
Expressing belief that French au-
thor and humorist was Senator Hard
ing's source of Information regarding
French sentiment upon a new associa
tion of nations. and commenting upon
Senator HaPding's letter to President
Wilson. Governor Cox said sarcastical-
ly:
poor Senator Harding has been mis-
understood again. 1t is pathetic
thing that he suffers so much from the
dullness of the Aemrican people, in
cluding newspaper editors and leaders
among partisans and opponents
The league was virtually the exclu-
sive theme today of Governor Cox and
his Boston common address tonight
made a total of 10 speeches. The gov
ernor's denunciation of Senator Lodge
was followed by Kissing from his Con-
cord and Manchester audiences.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-20
TALK
TAX REVISION
Financial Relief for Agricultural
Situation is Also Pressed
to Fore
(Ry AssoeIated I,ress.l

Washington, Oct. t9.-Discussion of
several informal meetings by rural
banking interests opened the way for
federal taxation revision and financial
relief for the agricultural interests was
pressed to the fore today before the
convention of the American Bankers
association. Suggested changes 10
tax laws, however. were Indefinite. 6I-
though some of them probably will be
dealt with in resolutions TO be con-
sidered Thursday.
Secretary Meredith's speech. plead
ing for a square deal for farmers by
bankers. While none Of these crystal
lied into a settled plan, representatives
Of bankers in the cotton states de-
cided upon g. general mass meeting for
tomorrow night, at which their par
ticular difficulties and those Of their
producer customers will be taken up
Robert Maddox, Atlanta banker. de
clared that the south was not nearly
so broke as it has been made to ap-
pear" Banker and cotton producer
alike should take an offensive rather
than a defensive stand, he said, and
he predicted that the creation Of
sentiment of optimism among them
Mr.. Maddox, however, said he appre-
ciated the situation said to be facing
the cotton growers and that there ap-
peared to be no hope for help from
the government. He suggested the
formation of a great cotton export cor
poratien for the southern states by
Governor Harding of the federal re-
serve board year ago, saying this
seemed to be the only practical solu-
ton.
The tax question came up in the
sectional meeting of the trust COM
pany bankers. where Lynn V. Dinkins,
New Orleans, president of the group,
said he believed present tax laws
placed a handicap on commercial pio-
neering and acted as brake on bust
ness.
at is of course, necessary" Mr..
Dinkins said, Ito raise by taxation
sufficient income to pay the current
expenses of the government interest on
the public debt and provide a reason
able sinking fund to be used in liqui-
dating the public debt. There can be
little discussion about that, but the
sources from which this income is de-
rived is a different subject.
"In the judgment of the most able
men. the method in use at present dis
courages investment in new enter
prise and therefore retards the de-
DEVELOPMENT OF our country.
Mr.. Dinkins said he believed there
was a widespread disposition" among
both bankers and merchants to coop
crate in an orderly liquidation Of out
standing credits. He believed that the
bankers should not hesitate TO in
crease their credit extension to solvent
customers when that method would
in the end, aid in reducing ultimately
the amount of funds tied up. by COM
pletion of manufacturing programs.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-20
Hurley Suggests international
Credit Plan to Provide for
Foreign Trade.
WOULD ISSUE BONDS
Admiral Benson Praises Work
of Merchant Marine and is
Hopeful for Future.
(5y Associated Press.)

Chicago, Oct 19.--Pleas for the de-
velopment of foreign trade through the
American merchant marine as a
means of securing the peace of the
world and returning this country to
a stabilized condition, were made al
the national marine exposition to-
night by Admiral w. S. Benson, chair
man of the Shipping Board, and Ed
ward N. Hurley, chairman of the
board during the war
Both speakers characterized the
merchant marine as a promoter of
peace, but each took up the subject
from a different angle MIR. Hurley
advocated an international credit plan
patterned after existing cooperative
marketing associations with the
American merchant marine as the
nucleus of the plan and an interna-
tional bond issue Of from $100.000,000
70 Sl50.000,000 to finance it. Admiral
Benson saw in the merchant marine
a means of uniting the nations of the
world ana bringing them into close
contact, thus stimulating better re-
lations and promoting peace.
IF the social and economic condi-
tions of the world are to become more
stabilized it will be possible only when
the nations of Europe have worked
out their economic and financial prob
lems," said Mr.. Hurley.
Most of the nations of Europe will
work out these problems in the next
few years, and we, who are abundantly
able. should be the ones now to supply
them with credit and materials, that
we may have them on our books as
permanent customers"
Mr. a6 q MI a N
which would provide for the issuance
of $100,O0O,C COO to S150.000.0o0 of 3 to
year bonds to be secured by opliga-
tions of private European purchasers,
these obligations guaranteed also by
the purchasers government.
Admiral Benson after reviewing the
work of the merchant marine and
pleading for its support by all Ameri-
cans said:
Commercial intercourse promotes
peace. Increased OVERSEAS shipping
facilities mean increased opportuni-
ties for peace promotion. CONNER
cial contact spreads intelligence.
Spread the gospel of honest communi-
cation over land, over seas, through
the air and under water. Each of
these are modern weapons against
world ignorance, the cause of many
wars"
p. III. w. Ross, president of the Ma
tional Marine League, urged devol-
opment of inland waterways, calling
attention to Americas great ocean
frontage" whcih should be placed in
contact with interior points through
opening up inland waterways.
Charles Piebz. former director
general of the American Fleet Corpor-
alton, urged that foreign trade and
the merchant marine should be de-
veloped hand In hand, but that Ameri-
cas- shipping should, for the time be-
ing at least. be under control of the
shipping Board
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-20
NOTED ENGINEER
LAMB is DEAD
(Bx Associated Press.l

New York, Oct. 19.-The death in a
Brooklyn hospital yesterday of Rich
ard Lamb. widely known constructing
engineer, was announced tonight.
Mr. Lamb, who was 81 years of age
surveyed the AIbemarle and Chesa-
peake canal, planned drainage Of the
Dismal swamp, built the largest coal
pier in the world and the Norfolk sys-
tenn of sewers, and for a time was chief
engineer Of the Wilmington. Newbern
& Norfolk railway. He also designed
an electric canal boat towing plant
and erected a test plant for it on the
Erie canal.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-20
COMMONS TAKES
UP COAL STRIKE
Premier's Speech Brightens
Prospects for Settlement
ERE Long.
EXTREMELY CONCILIATORY
Belief is That Negotiations Will
Be Resumed Before Per-
manent Wage Board.
(ey Associated Press,

London, Oct. i9-'rhe parliamentary
debate on the coal strike tonight. al
though it disappointed hopes of any
immediate settlement OF the dispute.
nevertheless, owing to its extreme
moderation and the conciliatory tone
of the premiers speech, has left much
brighter prospects that a settlement
will be reached ere long
The premier especially emphasized
that no question of amour propre
would prevent the government from
fearlessly and sincerely examining any
project promising a settlement having
due regard for public interest.
While the cabinet We're discussing
the suggestion of William Brace, that
the two shillings demanded by the
miners should be granted pending tie
creation of a permanent wage board
and the matter reviewed by the end
of the year, the labor members OF
parliament held an important CONFER
ence IN the committee room OF the
house. Mr.. Brace and other members
identified With The mining Industry al
tending and there Is a general belief
tonight that negotiations will speedily
be resumed.
Parliament reopened with the stu
alton created by the coal strike. and
the IRISH problem combining to draw
the members TO Westminster in large
numbers. Thus, the beginning Of the
autumn season, which usually starts
with a lightly attended house and the
discussion OF unimporlant subjects,
found the lower chamber crowded in
of an immediate debate on
the coal strike.
This discussion was opened by Sir
Robert Horne, president OF the board
of trade. He declared the govern
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-20
ROOT QUESTIONS
WILSON'S STAND
Presidents Attitude Held Re-
spOnsible for Failure of
Peace and League.
lRy AssoeIated Press.l


his only address on the League of Ma
tions during the presidential cam
paign tonight declared that the treaty
of peace with Germany would have
been ratified and America would have
been a member of the league-if Pres
ident Wilson had been willing.
"Mr. Wilson, however, was not will
ing. He insisted upon the treaty abso-
lutely unchanged Mr.. Root said, add
ing later on In his speech:
Il do not question Mr.. Wilson's be-
lief that the disposition of the treaty
for which he was contending on May
81, 1919, were just and fair; but, with
out disrespect, 1 do question Mr.. Will
sons infallibility, l do question the
complete control of abstract justice in
the processes by which the four men
who dictated those treaties. which un-
dertook to make over eastern Europe,
reached their conclusions.
'I have the impression that there
was the accommodation of conflicting
interests, the giving of something
here to get something there; the yield
ing of something in order to avoid
losing others; the shading of justice
by expediency. which has character
lied such conferences since history be-
gan. / have strong impression that
some of their conclusions were mis-
takes, and think it most Objectionable
that the American people shall enter
into a solemn and positive agreement
to guarantee and maintain by force of
arms for all time the dispositions of
territory and sovereignty whiih these
four men made in the year 1919.
THAT is a part of what article ten
undertakes to do. 1t is an alliance to
enforce perpetually through the OPP
erations of the league the decisions
of Mr.. Wilson and his associates in the
year 1919. 1t is a throw back to the
old discredited alliances of the past"
Mr.. Root declared that I'VE shall
promote the peace of the world by
electing Senator Harding, republican
candidate for president. whose stand
on the league" he said, was un-
changed from the time hevoted for rat
ifIcation of the peace treaty and
League of Nations with the senate
reservations. The election of Governor
Cox, democratic presidential nominee.
he said. meant the effort to have the
United States join the League of Ma
tions without change as it was brought
back from Europe by President Viii
son.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-20
MORATORIUM FELT
KEENLY IN CUBA
(8y Associated Pre.s.)

Havana, Oct. 19.-The effects of the
moratorium decree which became oper-
ative eight days ago re becoming more
pronounced. Commerce and industry
of every description are beginning to
feel the pinch of the money shortage.
Banks continue to hold to the pro-
visions of the moratorium permitting
depositors to withdraw only 10 per
cent of their deposits and more men
are being thrown out of work in con-
sequence of the inability of employ
ers to meet their payroll demands.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-20
London Transport Men
Will Take Strike Vote
Has Been No Change in the Coal
Strike Situation and Men
Are Quiet.
STEAMER SAILINGS CIT
With Exception of Mail Boats
No Vessels VIII Ply to
Ireland.
q Asseelaten 80

London, oct. 19.-There were no
new developments today in the coal
strike which began last Saturday. In
all the coal regions where the men on
have laid down their tools order was
maintained by the strikers.
One feature Of the situation tonight
which bore possibilities Of a widening
Of the strike was the prospc I o. the
25.OO0 London commercial 70 trans
port men ceasing work The men on
Saturday night passed resolution de-
claring themselves as fully supporting
the miners. A conference was 70 have
been held today TO take linaI seton
on this resolution but the meeting was
adjourned until tomorrow. Meantime
orders have been issued 10 branc hes OF
the union throughout the country 10
have their strike organizations pre-
pared. Should the transport workers
in all parts Of the country walk ogt II
is estimated that iSO. 900 men would 10
involved
BY an agreement between the board
Of trade and the Jockey club al horse
racing is 10 be suspended for Tie dur
alton Of the coal miners e;rikc
Announcement was made ton ght OF
the suspension OF the sai3ng o. acarly
all the passenger steamers between
England and Ireland. Exception is io
be made IA the eases OF Yee 7eIs c.,.-
Fyihg the mall The ral.ru. also
are beginning to restrict their passen-
ger service.
IL is reported tonight that in the
Middlesborough iron district roarly
$4,000 workmen have gecn r,.aIered
idle in the iron and dependent Indus
tries as result Of the c st.ise.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-20
MERCHANT MARINE TO DEVELOP TRADE
WRANCEL MEETS
WITH REVERSES
fBy Associated Press,

Sebastabol Oct. 19.--The efforts
of General Baron Wrangel. anti
Bolshevik leader in South Russia,
to take the Kakhovka bridge head
have resulted in failure with heavy
losses to his forces in killed and
wounded and in material captured
by the Bolsheviki. The killed in
,cluded the general commanding Sthe
Barbovitch cavalry corps. General
Wrangers troops have been thrown
back into the Taurida area be-
hind the Dneiper, which they still
control.
General Wrangel has signed a
law creating local zemstvos which
will exercise far reaching powers
In signing the new law, General
Wrangel said he hoped civil war
would soon end and that the zemst-
vos would send capable delegates
to the national assembly which will
determine the future character of
new Russia
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-20
BIG FISH PLANE
SAFE AT NASSAU
(sy Associated Press,

Miami, Fla. Oct. IA wireless
message from Nassau early tonight
stated "The Big Fish" a passenger
seaplane which left here Sunday
morning with ten persons on board
and has since been listed as missing,
arrived safely IN Nassau at 5:52 this
afternoon after stopping at Bimini
Sunday. Monday and Tuesday to es-
cape the heavy winds.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-20

7s Accumulated deficiency this year 20
date. 4.29. Highest Of record for October.
o. degrees. Lowest Of record for Octo-
ber. 35 degrees.
Rainfall
For "a hours ending ?. m. none. To-
tai for this month 20 D. m, none. Nor
nal for october. s.OS Inches. Accurnu-
lated excess this year to date iLS3
Humidity
a m. 80: II non. "a; D. m. 70.
Barometer
q. M. 3o.12; D N. s9.1o.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-20
THEATRICAL AND
CIRCUS MAN DIES
(sy Assoolated Press.)

Winston Salem, n. c., Oct. 90
Jay Rya1. 6s years of age, widely
known circus publicity and theatrical
man, died here this morning after
several days Illness of pneumonia
The remains are being held here
pending the arrival of his daughter
Miss Vira Ryal, of Atlanta, Ga. The
funeral will in all probability be al
his late home in New York
Mr.. Ryal was for a number of
years prominent theatrical manage
of Chicago.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-20
MACON BANKRUPT
ACCUSED OF FRAUD
(By Associated Press. }

Macon, Oct. 19.-Another petition
in involuntary bankruptcy was filed
in the United States district court here
today against Richard #. Willingham.
The petitioners are the Shippers Com
press company. with claim of $780,
000,, the Bank of Marion, Virginia,
claim of $4,000, and the National Bank
Of Alamance, of Grammar, n. c..
$4,000. Fraud in the transfer of real
estate just before willingham's finan-
cial crash. is charged.