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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-02
GERMANY, MAKES REFARATI0Ns
OFFER OF Ss,ess ,sss,sss GOLD MARKS

London. March Germany through
her delegates TO the conference with the
allies here today made re9aration offers
OF approximately $1,000 Gee, ,O0e gold
marks or about 1880 900 pee.
II was understood outside the confer
ence that after DR.. Simons, the German
foreign minister. had finished his state
rnent on reparations TO 4 conterees. Mr..
Lloyd George, the British prime minister,
replied in substance that unless the Ger
mans had something more, to offer than
appeared in DR.. Simons' statement there
Was no need of continuing the conference.
In order TO make the German obliga-
tons available, DR.. Sfmons suggested an
International loan, Of which the interest
and sinking fund would be paid by the
Germans, the loan TO total not more than
10000 .eoe 600 gold marks. However, as
The world market would not at present
support SO large a figure, he said a be-
ginning would be made by a loan Of eight
billion gold marks. This loan. the for
eign minister declared. should have GER
tain privileges. namely. exemption from
taxation in all countries.
The German financial proposals. it was
learned. were made subject 10 two condi-
lions:
First-That the plebiscite in upper sile-
sia should result in favor Of Germany.
Seeond-That Germany should have
restored to her free commercial privileges
throughout the world.
Mr.. Lloyd George told the German for:
eiEn minister:
IF the written proposals are Of the
bame general character as the explana-
tion of them. it isn't worth while Tor u;
10 read them
You have q complete lack Of compre.
bension Of the position Of the allies anG
of yeur own position. We will discus.
among ourselves our reply and give it tc
sou tomorrow at IL o'clock"
When the Germans left the couferenc,
they appeared to be greatly depressed
Freniers Lloyd George and BRAND wer,
EmilinE as they came from the confer
sncs chamber.
-Four German delegates Dr. Waite
simons, foreign minister; Carl Bergman
an expert on financial affairs: Herr Vol
simson. secretary Of the GermsH foreign
posce. and DR.. Goeppert. head Of tn.
iuridicisi section OF the foreign ofiiee
conferred with allied delegates on tn,
repsrations question today.
The French government was repre-
pented by three members Of the cabifle
y addition TO Premier BRAND The.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-02
SHACKELToN TO START ON
ARCTIC EXPEDITION IN JUNE

Christiania March 1.-Sir Ernest
Shackelton, the Antarctic explorer, will
leave in May or June on new polar
expedition to the Arctic. He will taken
a dozen men, chiefly those who accom-
panied him on former expeditions, and
he contemplates being away for about
two years.
The Norwegian whaling boat Foca 1
has been purchased in this city for the
expedition and in all probability she will
first proceed to Hudson's bay, where $50
dogs will be taken on board. Thence the
expedition will proceed by way of Baf-
FMS bay, which will be reached, it is
hoped, by the, end Of July, provided the
ice conditions are favorable. through
Lancaster sound. to Axel Heibergs land.
From there Sir Ernest intends to explore
the islands eastward to Parry Island
this being the main object of the expedi-
| ton,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-02
rRoRoUGH INyEsTIGAF1oN OF
JUDGE Lands DEMANDED

Washington, March demand for a
thorough investigation by the ne1t con-
gress Of impeachment charges against
Federal Judge Kenesaw Mountain Lands,
was made Today by five members of the
house judiciary committee who had been
directed by the full committee to submit
a preliminary report for immediate con-
sideration.
Within two hours after it had been as
signed the task, the subcommittee of five,
three republicans and two democrats and
all lawyers, drafted brief report recon-
mending that charges by Represen tative
Nelty, democrat, Ohio, be taken up by
the judiciary committee early in the spe-
cial session.
Although the subcommittee members
declined 10 indicate the nature of the re-
port, it is known to be outspoken in op-
position to the action of Judge Landis in
accepting a salary of $42,500 a year
from organic baseball to act as its su-
preme arbiter while serving on the bench.
The report will be presented to the full
committee tomorrow. Men bars- said it
probably would be adopted without much
debate =.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-02
HERBERT r. ZEIGLEK SHOT.
DEAD IN WoMAN's APARTMENT

Chicago, March 1-Hernert P. Zeig.er,
manager of a tire company branch office
here, was shot and almost instantly kill.
ed early today by Mrs. Isabelle Cora
Orthwein, formerly the wife OF a veal
thy st. Louis oil man, in her apartment
in an exclusive North Shore residential
quarter, They are said to. have been
friends since Mrs. Orthwein obtained a
divorce six years ago. ~ j. ,
Police said Mrs Orthwein told them
that quarrel started last night when
the two met at an amusement SardenI
each in the company of others Several
houlr later, she told pelice, ZeisEer ap-
peared at her apartment and demanded
admission. She refused to let him in,
she said and he forced open the door,
When his actions became threatening
| she said, she ran to her bedroom, obtain
ed a revolver Zeigler had given her for
protection and shot him twice through
! the chest.
| Mrs orthwein was held 1t a police sta.
/ ton pending investigation.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-02

New York, March Nations which
are members of the league of nations are
given the exclusive rights to the open
door privileges in the former German
territories of East Africa, Togoland and
the Cameroons, under the terms of the
mandates for these territories now under
consideration by the supreme council Of
the league in Paris.
Texts Of the mandates. which are to be
taken by Great Britain, France and Bel
GUM, were received here today by the
league of nations news bureau. in a
statement the bureau says that these
texts reveal features which may cause
a serious controversy when the assembly
meets again. provided-the council accepts
these mandates as submitted
| The texts reveal that the French man.
date in the French port of Togo.and and
the Cameroons provides that native
troops may be raised at any time for use
in Europe or elsewhere. This right is
denied the British and Belgians in th'
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-02
PROPOSAL OF CREAT1oN2oF A
DEPT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE

Washington, March 12Creation of a
federal department of national defense
in which: the army and navy and q third
division having to do with aviation would
be comhin ed. under one cabinet officer, has
been recommended to President-elcct
Harding by Senator New, of Indiana,
generally regarded as one Of the presi-
dent-eleet's most trusted advisers. .
; Whether the suggestion would be adopt
ed by. the incoming administration SEN
ator- New said today he was not inform
ed The. plan, he said, was outlined to
Mr.. Harding several weeks ago.
Mr.. New, who is a member of the SEN
ate military committee, said he believed
the proposed. consolidation would be more
effective as well as economical.
Chairman Wadsworth of the senate
military committee said that he had
| never discussed the question Of consoli.
dating the army and navy with either
;.Mr Harding or former Senator Weeks oi
Massachusetts,, who is to be secretary oi
war. '.--s'-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-02

territories which they will control.
The ''open door restrictions are con-
sidered by the news bureau as having a
direct bearing upon the United States as
non-member of the league. The article
regarding the open door says:
The mandatory viii ensure to all ga
tionals of states members Of the league
of nations, on the same footing a. his
own nationals. freedom of transit and
navigation. and complete economic COM
mercial and industrial equality; provided
that the mandatory shdll De' free TO or
ganze essential public works and ser
vices on such terms and conditions az he
thinks. just.
Concessions for the development Of
the natural resources OF. the territory
shall be granted by the mandatory with
out distinction on grounds of nationality
between the nationals Of all states mem
bers of the league of nations. but on such
conditions will maintain intact the au-
thority of the local government"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-02
GERMANS HAVE NO POWER
TO VARY THEIR PROPOSALS

London March 1-tBy The A. P.) 1--WE
have no power to vary our proposals, but
if the other side makes suggestions con-
cerning them we can communicate with
Berlin, which will make passble a dis
cussion." said Herr Schroeder, secretary
Of the German finance department, speak
ing for the German delegation tonight.
IF the conference is broken up because
our offer does not satisfy the allies, it
cannot be helpeds" he continued. I'VE
shall have. to go back to the treaty and
wait for the allies to submit reparation
figures as provided for in the treaty.
ut would do France no good to further
invade our country she would get moth
ing. and would be put to considerable ex-
ipense"
In the opinion Of Herr Schroeder the
allies apparently misunderstood the Ger
man offer. It was presented in German,
and the delegates could not digest it so
quickly, he said. The allies apparently
forget all about what they have already
received from Germany in kind includ-
ing estates in Poland and Schleswig
which the Poles and Danes could not pay
for. This was a matter for negotiations
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-02
SENATOR THOMAS ATTACKS
THE SOLDIERS BONUS BILL

Washington, March 1.-The soldier
bonus Nbill was attacked today by Sena-
tor Thomas, democrat Colorado, as 'sor-
did, mercenary, humiliating, outrageous
and Illegal"
In a minority report presented to the
senate as member of the finance CON-
mittee Senator Thomas said the opera
tion of the bill would entail cost of
three and half billion dollars and re-
suit in depreciation of Liberty bonds. and
other securities and a great burden to
the taxpayers
THE country is in no condition to sub
NIT to the stupendous burden which this
bill imposes he declaredx IT'S outrage
Gus. Justice should, of itself defeat the
bill. There may be such a thing in this
country as taxpayers strike. The soon
er it comes the better.
This bill subordinates duty to the sor-
did and degrading influence of pelf and
profit makes the army an agency for the
eXtortion of money from the citizen and
places the republican soldier upon level
with the mercena1y soldier of fortune OF
adventure" =
Senator Thomas praised the splendid
segment of the late American army which
disdains to ask for bonuses or compen.
sation.''
! Patriotism, devotion to free institu'
/ llOQS ana Il decent regard 1Or the ODllSa
ton of free citizenship" the senator said
| are degraded and diss;raced whenever
! the soldier citizen becomes mercenary
and either expects or demands that hi:
government should measure his service il
| terms of moi q
| If the An .tan nation has been pre-
served from German aggression only Il
loose the food gates of its treasury upol
its returning soldiery, it is a seriou
question whether it was worth while t
| safeguard the country from its enemie
only to be piunccred by it's citizens
Declaring that most of the veteran
would take the cash bonus, Senate
i Thomas said the other options of the bil
were comparatively unimportant.'
The plan for retaining land for soldie
homesteads, he charged would result il
numerous land schemes and promotions.
They will have ample political back
ing,' the senator added. Il know of r
pork barrel scheme more alluring an
fraught with more extravaganza an
reckless expenditure than this. The loca
| camps or posts of the American Legio
viii be in evidence behind many of ther
and carnival of appropriations will fol
low in their train
The tax plan provides for taking mon
: ey from the pockets Of one class of cit
, zens to be transferred to the pockets G
another" said Senator Thomas. addin
i, tAat in striking out the tax provisions th
senate finance committee "shrank froi
the responsibility"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-02
FRENCH OFFICIALS AMAZED BY GERMAN
PROPOSAL OF S7,5OO,0OO,OOO Indemnity Y

Everything in Readiness For French Troops Advance Into
German Territory at Few Hours Notice Should the
Occasion Ar:e-Begian Troops Along the Rhine Have
Been Reinforced Ready to Follow the Lead of France
Loyd-George Informed the German Delegates That
There Can Be No Reduction in Payment Decided Upon
by the British, French Italian and Japanese Govern
ments-Allies Are to Deliver Their Final Reply to the
Germans Today at II q.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-02
REPLY TO NOTE ABOUT
.. THE ISLAND OF YAP

Paris, March 1.-(By The "A. P.) The
ALLEGATION of the island of Yap to. Japan
was made by the allied and associated
powers, and any question concerning. the
disposition thereof the United States
should take up with the supreme council
This is the substance of the reply of the
council of the league of nations to the
American note on mandates.
The reply is written in conciIiatory
tone, expressing the councils desire for
the collaboration of the United States il
meeting difficult questions. 1t was for
warded to Washington today by. the
American embassy. A member Of the Sc
cretariat of the league informed The AS
sociated Press there was, only. one refer
ence to Yap in the document. in which
the council declares it does not desire to
assume responsibility for the ALLEGATION
of Yap 10 Japan, as that concerned tho
supreme council entirely.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-02
ENGINEER TO BLAME FOR
MICHIGAN CENTRAL WRECK

Chicago March Henry Schearer,
general manager of the Michigan Central
lines tvnig;:t announced that the roads
investigation had proved that the engi-
neer and fireman of the Michigan Central
train were to blame for the wreck at Por-
tel, Indiana, Sunday night in which 81
persons were killed.
Mr.. Schearer's statement said:
after careful Investigate lion Of the facts
with all interested employees and confer
ence with officials just completed. it has
been determined that Engineer W. S.
Long and Fireman George F. Block on
Train No 90, violated rules and regula-
tons in failing to observe and properly
obey sginal indications and will he forth
with dismissed from the service"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-02
GOVT MAIL MESSENGER
HELD UP BY FOUR ARMED MEN

Jefferson City. Mo. March -Four
armed men held uD a government mail
messenger between a railroad station and
the postoffice here cary ioSav, seized the
mail truck. and escaped with one sack of
registered and three 9oII hes OF first Class
mail. after spirit;ng the messenger 10
Bloomfield. thirteen mics north If here,
and tying him to a tree.
After cuttin~ himself loose. the r-"--
senger sent word OF tie robbery here and
a POSSE left for the scene.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-02
Greece Holds Out
for Treaty Of SeMes
National Assembly Informs
Delegation That Revision
Cannot Be Accepted.

Athens, Fec. 2S.-Greece cannot ae-
cept revision Of the treaty OF Sevres,
which she considers represents the min
inlun compensa ton for her sacrifices in
the war and efforts to establish peace in
the Near East
This was the substance of a reso,u-
ton unanimously adopted by the nation
al assembly tonight, which viii be tele-
graphed the Greek delegation in Lon
don for presentation to the allies The
resolution expresses the nations grau-
tude to the allies for their traditional
protection of IDS interests xld closes
With the hope that the powers will not
insist on alteration ot the treaty.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-02
MOTT MURDER TRIAL is
INDEFINITELY PosTPONEB

Bridgeport Conn. March 1.-The trial
Of Mrs. Ethel Hutchins Mott. a arged
with the murder Of her husband, Georgs
j. Mott. has been indefinitely postponed
on the recommendation Of State's Attor-
ney Homer S. Cummings. The trial was
on the calendar for the February term OF
the superior court here. Elwood 3. Wade
is in the state prison sentenced TO be
hanged for the murder Of Mott Mrs
Nett and John f. Johnston were indict-
ed jointly with Wade for the murder.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-02
ELL FOR CALLING CONFERENCE
ON NAVAL DISARMAMENT

Washington. March by unanimous
vote, So senators answering the roll, the
senate tonight attached as an amendment
to the naval appropriations bill section
calling upon the president to call con-
ference of the United States, Japan and
Great Britain to consider naval disarma-
ment -.
The proposition, originally presented
by Senator Borah. republican, Idaho, was
put before the senate under unanimous
consent agreement by Senator Edge, re-
publican, New Jersey. and the vote was
taken upon his amendment.
The vote was taken after seven hours
of debate whicI: included an executive
session at which foreign affairs psrticu-
larry in reference to japan were discuss
ed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-02
TANKS OF OXYGEN TAKEN TO
APARTMENT OF CARUso

oxygen were taken tonight to the apart
-ment of Enrico Caruso. world famous
tenor, i'll with Dleurisy, who had been op-
Grated on earlier in the day to relieve him
Of a, collection Of pus on one side Of the
pleural cavity.
/ The significance Of the further delivery
of oxygen. the first renewal since the
tenor suffered his first relapse and was
troubled, with weakening of heart. ac-
tion. was not explained. Communication
with the Caruso apartment was denied
neswpapermen. although the last officia
word from his doctors this afternoon SAID
he was resting comfortably. ii.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-02
IL PERSONS HAVE BEEN KILLED
IN DISORDERS AT FhoRENcH

Florence. March ELEVEN persons
have been killed. more than 100 wounded
and 500 arrested in connection with dis
orders here, which seem to have been the
outcome Of revolutionary plot having
ramifications throughout Tuscany. The
conspiracy has proved auortive, the au-
thorities believer owing to the prompt
measures taken to SUPPRESS it, and the
firm attitude of the soldiers.
Documents seized by the authorities
indicate that the movement bad as its
backbone the railwaymen. who have been
paralyzing communications in order u
prevent the movement of troops.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-02
WEEKS WILL RELIEVE
sEC'Y BAKER SATURDAY

Washington. March 1.-Former Sena-
tor Weeks of Massachusetts, President
elect Harding's selection for secretary Of
war, will relieve Secretary Baker at 10
O'Clock Saturday morning. it was an
nounced today. MIR. Baker at that time
will formally present his successor to the
army officers on duty in Washington and
the civilian employees of the war depart
ment.
Mr.. Baker will leave Saturday night
for his home in Cleveland to resume the
practice of law.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-02
MAY DENY UNITED STATES (.
THE "OPEN DOOR" PRIVILEGES

Terms of Mandates of Former German Territories Give Ex
elusive Rights to Nations Which Are Members Of the
League of Nations-Troube is Forecast Should the
Council Accept Mandates Submitted by Great Britain
France and Belgum-The "Open Door" Restrictions Are
Considered Having Direct Bearing Upon the United
States NonMember of the League.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-02
CoNFEREES DEADLoCKED on
SIZE OF the REGULAR ARMY

Washington. March 1.-Another dead
Jock on appropriation bills was reached
tonight. senate and house conferees on
the army bill failing to agree on the size
Of the regular army. fixed by the senate
at 175.O0O men and by the house at 15O.-
600. 1t was decided TO have the house
vote again. but some of the conferees
said the bill probably would be saved
from failure by some sort Of a final com
promise.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-02
DONATIONS ANNOUNCED BY
GENERAL EDUCATION BOARD

New York, March donations to col-
leges arr universities aggregating 81
900 - re announced here today by
the general education board. These con-
tributions are conditioned upon the insti-
tutions raising supplemental sums which
would bring the total to sS,600.010.
The College for Women. New London.
Conn. receives $3.50 900 and the Univcr-
sity of Vermont s250,O0o. The other in
stitutions receiving donations are located
principally in middle west states.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-02
LIQUOR IN A STAIRCASE
WITH SECRET PANELS.

Hartford. Conn, March 1.-Closety
with false bottoms and a staircase with
secret panels were found by federal
agents and police tonight when they raid=
ed a store conducted by Mrs. Ida Cohen.
Fifteen gallons of liquor and a basket Of
empty bottles were seized. Mrs. Cohen
was arrested and held for the United
States commissioner.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-02
WILSON SHOWS ITEMIzED
EXPENDITURES OF SI5o,ooo, ,ooo

Washington March president Will
son transmitted TO the house late today
a 800, page statement showing itemized
expenditures from the $l50.0O0,000 war
funds and, especially amouAts spent by
the American peace mission at Paris.
The report. called for by resolution by
the house. adopted last week after tur-
bulent debate. was not made public. 1t
was referred to the appropriations COM
mittee. Chairman Cool announced it
would be printed overnight and. given out
tomOrroU
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-02
MIDDLEToWN BENEFICIARIEs IN
WILL OF WILLIAM 5. sTEARNs

, New Yok,, March 1.-The sum of $1,000
is bequeathed to the rector and church
wardens of Holy Trinity church, Middle
town. Conn, a similar amount to the Mid
dlesex hospital and $1,000 to St. Luke's
hospital. both of that city, in the will of
William S. Stearns fled for probate here
today. Mr.. Stearns died Feb. Is. The
value of the net estate is 'over SO, GOO"
Samuel Stearns of Middletown, a cousin,
was left SIS geo. The esidue of the estate
is becueathed to niece, Ada NJ. Stearns
Of Hartford
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-02
CHAMP CLARK HAS RALLIED :
AND TAKEN NOURIsHMENT

Washington. March 1.-The condition
Of Representative Champ Clark. demo-
cratic leader of the house, continues "ex-
tremely grave" his physician, DT. Jesse
Shoup, announced tonight.
Mr.. Clark had a slight rally late in the
afternoon and took some liquid nourish-
ment, DR.. Shoup said, and is conscious.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-02
STATUS OF U. s. TROOPS
AT C0BLENZ UNCHANGED

Coblenz, March 1.-The status Of the
America army Of occupation in case the
allies decide on invading Germany will
be the Same as that maintained during
the occupatisn Of Frankfort, The Asso-
ciated Press learned today No action,
it was asserted would be taken beyond
the occupation Of the actual linesssnow
held
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-02
CAUSTIC REFERENCE TO
THE LONDON CONFERENCE

Berlin. March 1.-The Zeitung Am Nit
tag in its editions today said it has been
informed has the London conference was
to be opened with religious services con-
Quoted By the Archbishop of Canterbury.
The text of the archbishop's sermon. the
newspaper added. would be found in, the
gospel of st. Matthew fifth chapter, 3eth
verse.
The verse IN st. Matthew referred to
reads as follows:
Verify l say unto thee. thou shalt
by no means come OUT thence, till you
hast paid the uttermost farthing."
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-02
WAR TINE REPEALs BILL
READY FOR SIGNATURE

Washington, March 1.-Congressional
action was completed tonight on the res
olution to repeal virtually all of the war
laws. the house voting to concur in SEN
ate amendments The measure now goes
to the president