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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-02-04
PALMER DENIES
CASE COLD FEET
Drastic Sterling Bill Over
reached Its PuTpoSe-De-
portationS Effective.
ORDER FOLLOWED ARREST

Washington, Feb. "A. P)-De-
portatlon OF radicals, countrywide
arrests of others and the vigorous
enforcement of existing laws" has
given notice that the United States
intends to keep order and has
helped improve conditions, Atty Gen.
Palmer today told the house judiciary
committee.
The positive intention of the gov
ernment to punish crimes of reds
and communists has created a state
OF order which would have been i'm
possible without arrests and depor-
tations, he added. Mr., Palmer de-
MED he had "a plain case Of cold
feet when he failed TO appear be-
fore the house rules committee sew
eral weeks ago to explain the need
for additional antisedltion legisla-
tion.
'Somo misunderstanding exists In
regard To my attitude toward this
legislation" he said "Some said
had a plain case of cold feet others
that | had turned TAIL That, OF
course, Is not correct. | did not at
tend because | could not give sup
port to the pending rule for the
Sterling Graham bill"
More harm than good would come
from repressivo legislation, Mr.. Palm
er said, adding that pendig measures
were so drastic and far reaching that
they would ovcrreach the purposes
for which they were intended.
"The situation calls for legislation
OF simple character guarding the bill
of rights, but filling hiatus In laws
which exist In present statutes" said
Mr.. Palmer.
There is no federal statutes which
are adequate to meet the situation.
A condition of revolutionary intent
exists In this country on the part of
the aliens and citizens sufficiently
widespread In character tn merit con-
sideration of congress. Threats are
written by persons who would injuro
and overthrow the government.
And these threats which are being
ON the part of such per-
sons are the kind which do not en-
title those who employ them to the
guarantee of the so-cnlled right of
free speech"
Mr.. Palmer said he disagreed with
those who claimed revolutionary ut
teranco should be met by arguments
instead of statutory laws. lie again
urged that the bin drafted by the
department OF Justice and introduced
last November by Representative
DavoN democrat, Ohio, To be re-
ported favorQbly.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-02-04
POLAND READY
TO MAKE PEACE
With Soviet Russia on Any
Reasonable Terms, Says
Prince LubomirSki.
DESIRES A JUST PEACE

Washington, Feb. 4.-Poland is
ready to sign peace with soviet Rus
STA on any reasonable basis, Prince
Casimir LuhomirsIi, Polish minister
to the United States, declared today
in an interview with the International
News Service.
Minister Luhomirski has received
confirmation from Warsaw of the
proffer of peace to Poland by soviet
Russia, but the message was badly
garbled and he has asked for its
repetition in order that he may learn
the exact terms of the proffer.
II am glad that tn bolshevtks
have rendered a peace offer to my
government" said Prince Lubomir-
ski today. my country has always
been on the defensive against the boil
sheViks and would be glad to sign a
peace on any reasonable terms. If
true, the peace proposal would indi-
cate that the bolsheviks have not
only external but internal troubles to
drive them to make this offer.
"a just peace will do much to es-
tablish quiet and normal conditions
in our country and allow for the
peaceful development of its industry.
But 1t is necessary to have sufficient
food to give our men, who up to now
have been in the army, in order to
support them in industrial work. It
is n dangerous thing to throw thou
sands of idle men on the country.
Our armies are dug in beyond the
line laid down tentatively by the
Paris conference, but they had
reached those positions before the
council had settled on the boundary,
and could not be brought back with
out counting catastrophe. Neverthe-
less, all Poles are unanimous that
we do not wish to incorporate I'm the
Polish republic single district
whose population does not wish to
belong to Poland"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-02-04
MEXICO OBJECTS
TO FLIERS' VISITS
Four u. S. Army AViatOrS
Landed Across Border
Within One Week.
SENATE TO PROBE AFFAIRS
Searchlight on Big Bend Hap
penings-Word Awaited
From Wolf and Usher.

Mexico City, Feb. TIE Mexican
government has prepared strong
note protesting to the United States
against "the repeated landing Of
American aViators upon Mexican ter
ritory." according to acting Foreign
Secretary Hilario Medina. The note
is to be sent to Washington some
time today.
Vt was learned that the note Is
couched in vigorous terms and shat
1t points out that within one week
four American afrmen landed south
OF the int national line. The note
states that the aviators "could not
give any satisfactory explanation as
to why they had landed on Mexican
soil"
The note asks the United States TO
compel American aviators to stop
landing in Mexico for fear IL might
cause trouble.
Washington Givos Orders.
Washington, Feb. Army aviators
have been given instructions not to re-
cohnoiter over Mexico territory. II was
stated at the war department today.
@ ~ w Ihal pTotcSt OF inc Mexican
government against the landing OF
American aviators in Mexico will be
answering with n note declaring that all
landings in Mexico have been by nc-
cident and that the American army has
taken all possible precaution TO prevent
such landings.
Probe ala Bend Happenings.
El Paso, Tex. Jain. a.--The search
light of the United Stataa sonnto sub.
inVes igatins Mexican affairs
was scheduled today TO he turned upon
the Zig Bend district and happenings
that have occurred there within recent
years. Residents of that section OF Tex
as We're expected to be called ms wit
nesses.
Confused In Fog.
Douglas, Ariz,. Feb. 4-Militnry cir
cles momentarily expected word today
from Nacozari. Sonora, concerning the
release Of Leuts. l.. NJ. Wolf and g. l.. |
Usher. army aviators captured NY Mex
leans Monday after making forced
landing at La Noria.
Private dispatches from Naco2arl in
dicated the Hvators had established
that they had become confused In a fog
and would have no difficulty In con-
vincing the authorities their presence on
Mexican soil was unintentional. Be-
lief liz expressed here the aviators will
be freed promptly.
Won't Recognize Jenkins
Mexico City. Feb. 4,--Formalitics nee .
ossary to cancel offlclnl recognition OF
William Q. Jenkins. United Statos con-
sular agent at puehla. are being carried
out by the Mexican foreign ONCE, nc
cording to n report published by Gl
Democratic yesterday.
Mr.. Jenkins who was kidnapped and
a.. -
the bandit. last October wns later
charged by the Puebla state authorities
of having connived with the outlaws 90
bring about his abduction. Tho case
has bocn transferred TO the federal
court where II ia now pending.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-02-04
TALK OF REVOLT
DIESA-BORNINC
Prosecution in UnSeating So
CiaIiSt SoIOnS Expects to
Prove Statement,
HEARING IS RESUMED
Stedman Attacks Testimony as
Calculated to Appeal to
Religious Preiudices.

Albany, N, Y, Feb. 4.-rThe much
talked-of revolt against Speaker
Sweet in the conduct of the custer
proceedings against the five socialist
assemblymen has died a natural
death, 1t appeared here today, when
the trial was resumed before the
house judiciary committee.
None of the republicans who at va
rious times have been reported head
ing such a movement--including
Lieut-C Theodore Roosevelt
could be found who would say that
such proceedings were impending.
There is an apparent desire to let the
cases run their course and the ques-
ton of seating or unseating the Ave
socialists come to vote on the floor.
The question of religious beliefs
and disbeliefs was injected into The
hearing and it's Introduction provided
one of the most stormy sessions yet
held.
Peter Collins, of Boston, a knights
OF Columbus organizer, and anti
socialist orator, testified as an expert
on socialism that Socialism Is the
exact antithesis of all religion" and
that socialists were opposed, as a
party, to family life.
Il have found universally among
socialists testified Collins. very bit
ter antagonism to families and fam
lily life. l have heard hundreds of
socialist speakers and leaders declare
that family life is simply the instru-
ment of capitalism that II was
formed for the purpose of keeping
workers in n state Of degradation for
the purpose OF exploitation. He said
that when the socialists get in con-
trol family life would disappear.
A statement attributed by Collins
TO Morris Hillquit got into the record
over tho vigorous objections of the
socialist counsel. II was as follows:
1T is true that 80 per cent. of so.
cialists are atheists and agnostics,
but II would be unwise to acknowl-
edge that fact in our party platform
because of It's effect on the recruiting
of followers"
Stedman in vain appealed TO the
chairman OF the committees for the
exclusion of much OF Collins testi-
mouy.
"A mans religion ls his own prl-
Vate affair."" declared Stedman.
whether II ba Catholicism, Protest.
Nntism or Confucianism. II is unfair
to seek here TO prejudice the case
against the five assemblymen by the
injection of religious matter, which
appeals TO the most biased part OF
mans nature-his pure faith
Just before the noon recess Assem-
blyman Block, democrat, New York
city. member OF the committee
hearing the charges. made motion
To strike from the record the testi-
mony of Ellen II. Chvers. the Is
yoar-old Brooklyn stenographer. who
testified that Assomblyman solomon
spat upon the American flag In the
presence Of n crowd OF persons and
fifteen soldiers In uniform. Blocks
motion stated that the story was ''ab-
surd and tho girl was obviously ro-
mnncing and that IL was 'miraeu-
lous' that solomon was alive today IL
the incident really occurred" Chair
man Martin denied the motion.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-02-04
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WILSON STANDS
PAT ON TREATY
ViSCOunt Grey'S Letter Doesn't
Change Presidents Views
in the Least.

Washington. Feb. ia. N. So
President Wilson regards NiRCount
Greys letter on tho pence treaty aa hut
another step In the campaign TO force
him to accept strong reservations TO
tho treaty. II was learned at the White
House.
The president has read tho letter Of
Viscount Grey. which declares that rca-
orvationa are agreeable 10 Great Britt
min and has Informed his intimatoa that
his position win not bo swervod by tho
letter or tho report coming from London
that the statement had hoou approved
by the Cnhnot OF Great Britain before
being made public.
The president takes the view that
Viscount Grey has become won over Ia
tho viewpoint OF Senator Lodge by
close personal contract with the rCpuh-
llcan leader and has reported To his
government that indorsomcnt OF tho
treaty with the Lodge reservations is
the only possible way To secure rnti-
ncation Of the peace treaty by the
United states senate.
Secretary Tumulty has Htondfastly re-
fused to c0mrcnt upon the presidents
attitude towards the letter Of Niscouut
Grey. but Il was learned upon the high
est authority from ono Ia constant
communication with tho president that
the chief executive Is highly indignant
over the action taken by Niscount Grey
aud feels that II Is mn attempt from an
outsider TO interfere In situation
which iB distinctly between the presi-
dent OF the United states and the sem
ntc.
That Senator Lodge and Niscouut
Grey became fairly well acquainted
while the British ambassador was here.
is well known iu Washington. aud II is
understood that upon more than ono
occasion NiEcouut Grey aud Senator
Lodge diucd together aud discussed the
treaty situation These reports have
been transmitted 10 the president and
he iutcrprcts them ms evidence that
Viscpuut Grey ls won over 10 the cam-
pnigu 20 force concessions from the
president
Niscount Grcy's special mission 20 the
United States was iu connection with
the peace treaty nud tho league Of ma
tlouF.
ITS mission hcge was partially
blocked hy the illness of the president
aud hc did not see tho chief executive.
Because OF this tact % ia felt hy the
president and those who are close 60
him, the NIsrouut wus forced To- secure
thc rrrutcr part OF bis information ON
the treaty situation from those who are
opposed 10 the presidents course. and
for this reason Boo hns Issued hia let
ter tu an attempt tp strengthen the
cHsc of those opposed to ihc president.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-02-04
COTTON BREAKS
$40 PER BALE
New Orleans Market Falls the
Limit-LiverpOoI Imports
at StandStII.
STOCKS LATER STEADY

Liverpool. Feb. A. = P.)-The
depreciation of exchang : brought
cotton imports to a Al stand
still, as the present I < prices are
handicapping the finat : of manu-
featuring concerns. is no i'm
mediate prospect OF z = ortage. there
being about five m IS supply of
American cotton in : land, but the
trade is emphasizir = Tio urgency of
relieving the eXchf difficulty.
Breaks 5 = Bale.
New Orleans, Fe5,-. Cotton broke
200 points, or $40 a bale, on the local
exchange today, the limit allowed
under the rules Both March and
May fell to the low level Other
trading months were sent to net de-
clines of from 10 TO 100 points. A
steadier market followed the noon
furry. Uncontirmed rumors of an
embargo in Great Britain were re-
sponsible.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-02-04
QUESTION OF RAILROAD
WAGES YET UNSETTLED

Washington, Feb 4.--The question
OF increased wages for railroad work.
ors In still unsettled. Director Gem
oral Hines. OF the railroad adminis-
tration, and the chiefs of the rail-
road hrothorhoods today continued
their conferences on this question
and were hopeful that a final agree
mcnt could hc reached.
Director General Hines authorized
the statement that his views as pre-
scnted TO the men had undergone
certain notifications after the con-
ference had gotten under way. and
for that reason delay had resulted.
causing further deliborntion among
the men Themselves
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-02-04
TO
HOLD CAUCUS
Efforts to Break Deadlock Be-
tween Underwood and
Hitchcock.

Washington. Feb. 4.-Another meeting
OF democratic senator's may he called
soon in an attempt to break the leader
ship dedlock between Senators Hitch
cock, of Nebraska, and Underwood, OF
Alabama. With the installation OF
senator Glass. OF Virginia. the demo-
cratic senate membership is complete.
and when Senator Hitchcock returns to
the capitol tomorrow n movement Will
he started to have another vote
When the caucus adjourned Jan, 10.
after attic vota II was agreed that the
next meeting would be by joint call of
the two candidates. Roth sides said
today the situation apparently remained
unchanged with Senator Smith, OF
Georgia, who did not vote at the last
meeting. holding the balance OF power
Both the Hitchcock and Underwood
supporters claim his support.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-02-04
ROY ROGERS REPORTED
IN CUBA WITH $4,000

According 20 an unveriaed report
Wednesday. Roy Rogers. who was the
last tenant OF the house ON Lookout
mountain. near Natural bridge. IN
whose basement q mooushine stu was
found Saturday night. drew SCI 0O0 out
N local hank and made the state
mcnt that ne was going 10 Cuba for a
rest. The Information Is Vouchcd for
hy a former members OF sheriff Bass
stan who. hc claims. heard a bank
Official make the statement
SO tar authorities have been unable
10 locate Rogers. The still has been
turned over 20 revenue men at the
federal building n is generally believed
that Rogers went 60 cuba or some other
place out Of the state. Tor diligent
search Too this section has failed 70 re-
veal any information concerning him.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-02-04
NEW MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

The board Of directors Of the Retail
Merchants association held It's first
meeting this morning under the new
administration. The most important
thing discussed was that Of a member
ship campaign which is 10 he started
very soon by the association. IL II
FnEar. OF Pratcr Palmer Hardware
compa nv. chaiman Of the membership
committee viii work out the plans for
the campaign within the next few davs
II wns also decided at the Meeting TO
have the associations attorney James
= Flnlay, draft a set Of new bylaws
and present them at the next Meeting
Of the organization.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-02-04
Paris indifferent
OUer Extruditi0n
Punishment of Germans Less
Interesting Than Revival
of Export Trade.


Paris Feb. "A. P)-Comment by
the French press and the attitude of
the public i'm general before this morn
ing's developments, indicated the ut
most Indifference toward the demand
for the extradition of the Germans ac-
cused of war crimes, although some Of
the names were those of men accused
of deeds which, during the war. aroused
the most intense Indignation of vrtu-
ally the entire population OF France.
While it cannot he said France has for
gotten the happenings which form the
basis of the accusations. the great de-
iay in the peac negotiations and the
sloWncss of the reconstruction work
has created feeling of Indifference
with the economic revival The gem
eral opinion, as expressed in the press,
seems to be that France is not so
anxious to receive satisfaction con-
cerning the punishment Of the guilty
persons as she is to get coal in order
to be able to produce goods for export.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-02-04
CLERK CHARGED WITH
PADDING HIS PAYROLL

Charles T.. Hyer. an employe Of
Charles y. Cain company, was brought
up I'm city police court this morning
charged with grand hrccuy Ily0r Is
alleged to have miSAppruprintcd np-
pruXimatoly $1,000 OF this concerns
money while working IN the ONCE at
Fort ORlcthorpc. Tho arrest was made
Tuesday hy chief Hnckctt and Dotoc-
tives DodHon and Paradise. however, az
il wns found tim the money tnht Iiyor
is alleged to have taken whs stolen in
Georgia tho Chs" against him this morn
was continued and he is being held Tor
Georgia omciHlH
Ifyer is n former soldier from New
YORK OmchlH state that he admits
10 his guilt and has part OF tho money
lu local hnuk that ho f. willing TO
refund Tho Charles r.. Cam company
In tho w~eckiug concern employed 10
tear down the buildings NJ Fort ORle-
thorpe. Uycr was clerk iu the office
there Ho obtained the money. u is
charged. by padding tho payroll and
mnkinR out checks TO fictitious persons.
byron T. Nentch. manager OF tho
Charles T. Cain company. T. the prose
cutor IN the case.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-02-04
TO PRESENT MINSTREL

4 Jingle Jolly minstrel VIII be pre-
seuted hv the meu's civic league Of
Junior HiEh school A. the school on
the evening Of Feb. a. Tho minstrel
is 30 be in four parts and win be- fea-
turcd with selections by I'D Morgan,
professional harp player. and numbers
hy a string quartet composed Of How
ard and John Graham. Max Sh0emuk-
er and Harold Crouch.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-02-04
FLEMING ON BENCH

After being absent from police court
for over week on account Of sickness.
Judge Martin A. Fleming presided this
morning.
Max Hinsnger. charged with the vio
lntion Of the automobile ordinance. was
brought before the judge. He was
charged with knocking down one Of
the white way posts on Market street
NJ the w. and A. crossing. Officer B
w. Thweatt made the arrest Tuesday
night. The case was continued until
the post has been replaced Several
other violators OF the automobile ordi
nance were brought up and fined by
Judge Fleming
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-02-04
J. w. LOUIS SELLS OUT

]. W louis. proprietOr of the Louis
Linotype company. hns sold out the
business to t. V. Bidez and associates.
The consideration was not divured.
Bidez. who has been member OF The
News composing room force for some
time. win be manager OF the company.
Harry Kennedy. also OF The News luo-
type force Is connected with the en-
terprise managed by Bidez The COM
pany prints the Hamilton County
Herald and The Lookout
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-02-04
MUSCLE SHOALS REPORT
OLD, SAYS WASHBURN

New York. Feb Prank :. Wash
burn. president OF the American Cy-
snumiI company. In a statement is
sued here last night declared that
The report filed by Col Fred r. WaE-
ncr on the government nitrate plant
az Muscle Shoals was evidently made
one. .Yoar ago. Mr.. Washhurn de-
clarcd that Col Wagner had appar-
entity since changed his mind. and as
proof quoted an extract from an ar
ucle which he said the colonel con-
trlhuted 20 the Manufacturers Rec
ord last November.
Mr. Washburn asserted that Col
Wagner was 'at loggerhcads" with
his corporation and with the con-
structiou division OF the army. which
supervised thc construction Of the
plant
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-02-04
l7-YEAR-0LD GIRL
ADMITS BlGAMY

Jacksonville, Fla. Feb. 4.--Lucile
Howard ChitW ood Monroe. II years old
today pleaded guilty TO charge Of
bgamy and was held by a local Justice
Of the peace under $500 bond. Joe
Monroe. whom she married here few
days ago and who pleaded not guilty
to similar charge, also was held for
criminal court, The mother Of the girl.
Mrs Eva Howard, OF Atlanta, created
n sensation I'm one of the principal
business streets yesterday when she
held Monroe at pistol point. tho police
said. until an officer arrived and de-
manded his arrest OH r charge of
cruelty to his wife.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-02-04
MEETING is POSTPONED

The hoard Of directors meeting Of
the chamber Of commerce which was
to have been held Tuesday afternoon
was postponed because several Of the
members were out Of the city. The
date Of the meeting will De an
nounccd later.
4 meeting Of the Lookout Noun
tain hotel committee of the chamber
Of commerce IS scheduled for 4
o'clock this afternoon.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-02-04
EMILY KNOWLES PLANS
TO MARRY GUY SPTKER

FsU River. Mass. Fob 4--Niss Emily
knowles tho pretty war bride" Of
rcrley " Spikor American flying OH
Ger. todny De- making arrangements FOR
nor marriage 20 Guy Splkcr. 81 Hul-
timorr. brother OF tho father 81 the
Euriish rirrs son. who iH 1--WE months
old TODAY Tho mnrribrr. n vne nu-
uouuced ~ the home of Mrs william
Erttrrsby where Miss Knowles is stay
iuE is 90 take place tomorrow
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-02-04
C. M. JONES IS SOUGHT

The local police department is IN
receipt of a letter from Norfolk W.
asking that the department endeayur
TO locate g. ~. Jones. who is said 10
lie Ia this city. An important letter
for Jones WAS inclused In the mes
sage 60 the police. ami " Jones Is in
Chattanooga he can obtain the letter
10y calling 90 police headquarters His
name is not given In the city direc-
tory.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-02-04

IHr TIIDt DU'dIIIun was under tho
auspices ~ the American committee for
tho relief of the near east. the heud-
quHrtefs Of which are Boo New York
UfncaI notification OF the killing Of
tho Americans wnk given by Cen.
Gouraud. the French hlEh c0mmI sIoucr
nt Beirut. 20 American Nlcs-tunsul Nc
Cutchcon ~ Beirut. Gen. Gouinud for
u'aily expressed hts regret
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-02-04
TICK OFF NAMES
OF WAR GUILTY
List OF Germans Whose Extra
ditiOn Is Demanded Is
Wired to Berlin.

Berlin, Feb. 4.-(A. P.)--The list of
Germans whose extraditlon is hernandez d
by the allies began to arrive here over
the official wire from Paris at II o'clock
this morning. The first name licked
off was that Of Duke AIbrecht. Of Wurt.
temburg.
Baron Kurt Won Lersner's refusal to
accept the allied note regarding the
eXtradition OF accused Germans was
not in accordance with Instructions he
had received from Berlin. The Ger
man government had requested him to
receive IT, but he asked by telegraph
for permission to retire and his resig-
nation was Immediately accepted