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The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
POLAND AND RUMANIA
TO UNITE FOR DEFENCE
Alliance Based on Red Peril
and Common Interests.

PARIS Feb. POLAND and Rumania
are negotiating a defensive alliance,
which will include not only military af-
fairs but will contain economic and COM
mercial features. Prince Sapieha, Polish
Foreign Minister. told the Associated
Press to-day.
'The treaty" he said. will be based
not only on the Bolshevist danger to both
countries but on their general common
interests"
Referring to the discussion between
Poland and France over a possible Boil
shevist attack in the Spring, the Polish
Foreign Minister explained that Poland
did not believe there would be a re-
sumption of operations between Poland
and Soviet Russia. but that the Polish
nation must be prepared for any eventu
ality.
1--WE will soon sign a treaty with the
Bolsheviki. and we think they have no
desire for another war;" he declared.
I'VE beat them at time when their
chances of success were far greater
than now and we are no longer afraid
OF an attack by them. However. we do
not intend to demobilize our army, be-
cause this would invite another attack
from Russia
II appears that Polish Official circles
are by no means at one with the view
Sapieha expressed regarding the peace
negotiations with the Soviets and place
little trust in the promises of the Boil
sheviki TO carry out their provisions.
The French military leaders share this
view to an even greater extent than the
Poles. expressing the conviction that
the Bolshevild are planning one more
major military operation In the spring.
not only against Poland but also against
Rumania and other border states.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
United States Won't RecO9-
niZe Mandate Unless Islet
Is InternatiOnaliZed.
USED FOR CABLE BASE
Country's Stand to Be An
nounced at COmmunica-
lions Conference Meeting.
AMERICA NOT CONSULTED
Believe Britain and France
Won't Force Issue, as Europe
Depends on U. S.

s,eciol Dcsputch 10 THE NEW YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Washington, ID. c., FEB. a.
The United States will refuse to
recognize the Japanese mandate Tor
the Pacific islands north Of the equa-
tor unless Japan accepts the interna-
tionalization of the Island of zap as
a cable base. Intimation of this policy
was given at the State Department. to-
day on the eve of the second meeting
of the international Communication
Conference. which under Secretary of
State Davis, as chairman, Will be
called next week for final action on
the disposition of the former German
cables.
The suggestion Of refusal to recognize
the Japanese mandate over the Pacific
Islands by the strongest power fronting
on the Pacific carries with it the posi-
bic loss OF these islands to the Japanese.
The japanese title rests solely on the &C
ton Of the League Of Nations with the
result that maintenance of Japanese
control would rest upon the test OF
strength between the United States and
the league. In view of the fact that
rehabilitation of Europe depends so
largely on American support 1t is re-
garded as unlikely that the chief allied
Powers Of the league. Great Britain ana
France, would force the issue.
The manner in which the form OF the
Japanese mandate for the Pacific islands
was approved has been peculiarly irri-
tating to the United States Government.
The first intimation obtained here con-
corning its approval was contained in
published report of an address by A. j.
Balfour. then Foreign Minister, to the
British Parliament lie stated that the
form of the mandate had been approved
by the Powers and by the ccunci. Of the
League of Nations to which it had been
submitted. The United States was not
consulted regarding any feature of the
negotiations which resulted iii this ap
prevail. The form Of the mandate. known
as Glass c. is as Objectionable as the
Mesopotomian mandate, known as Class
A. but not yet approved by the League
Council
At the second meeting of the Interna
tional Communication Conference the
United States representatives will insist
that the special verbal reservation made
by President Wilson as to zap be strict
IL adhered to. This reservation provided
that the island of zap should be used
as ap international base for cable COM
munications
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
GERMANY DECLINES
TO ATTEND CONFERENCE
Protest on Coal Deliveries
Sent to Allies.

BERLIN, Feb. At was officially
stated to-day that Germany has de-
clined TO attend the allied financial con-
ference of experts TO be held in Brus-
sells beginning next Monday. The ground
taken is that Germany requires her
financial experts to remain "a home
for the present.
The Tdgebldtt publishes "A mcmoran-
dunn which Carl Bergman, head of the
German delegation in Paris, has de-
livered to the Allies, pointing out that
it is impossible for Germany 70 con-
tnue coal deliveries, on the scale pro-
vided for In the Spa agreement, after
February l. 1t says Germanys indus
tries are suffering from a coal shortage
while the French are sufficiently sup
piled.
The memorandum proposes that Ger
many after February / deliver 1,S00,-
600 tons monthly and requests con-
tinuation Of payment OF the five gold
marks per ton premium laid down at
Spa and an additional cash compensa-
ton to adjust the difference between
inland and world market prices. 1t as
serts Germany is unable to make up
delivery deficiencies of the past months
because of transport difficulties and the
Preparation Commissions regulations.
Dr. Ernst Scholz. Minister of Eco
Monies, summing UP what he declared
would be the obvious effects of the repa-
rations proposals formulated by the
Allies. said the proposals were tanta-
mount to the financial bondage of Ger
many He asserted they would result
IN reductions in food ratons, with a re-
sultant revival of the era of under
nourishment and an inevitable recrudes-
cence of war time diseases and death.
After our securities were taken from
us and our overseas possessions seques-
tered" DR., Scholz said. "our sole means
of paying for our foreign purchases We're
foreign moneys earned with our exports.
During the present fiscal year we were
forced TO import almost one-half our
grain from overseas. If we now are called
on to pay such sums part of the in
demnity tribute our inability to buy raw
products will paralyZe our industrial
activities, produce unemployment and
tend to produce an era Of Internal
chaos"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
LONDON HOPES HARVEY
WILL BE AMBASSADOR
Press Expresses Confidence in
Editors Fitness.

Special Gable to TIE NEW York HEaALp.
Copyright, 1921. BY THE New YoRK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
London, Feb. g.
Reports from Washington printed in
the London press this morning that Col
George Harvey. editor Of the North
American Revieio and OF HdrreU's
Weekly. would be the next American
Ambassador to London inspired the
greatest interest on the part OF the
newspapers here, many Of them devot-
ing considerable space to "A review OF
his life and work and expressing conf
dence In his exceptional fitness FOR the
post. The Evening Standard says:
IF selected for the post Col Harvey
will be worthy successor to the brill
liant men whom America has sent to
represent her In London. or his knowl-
edge OF and admiration for England
there is absolutely no doubt, and II he
comes here London will welcome him
He Is one of the ablest and most gifted
among Americas representative men OF
this time
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05

Special cable to THE New YORK HERALD.
Copyright, 1891, 6y THE NEW YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
Paris, Feb. 4.
Boris Bakhmeteff, Russian Ambassador
to the United States, who represented
the Kerensky regime. referred to the
statements made recently about his dis
posal of Russian provisional Govern
ment funds amounting to $o9.0O0,0Oo as
much ado about nothing when inter-
viewed by the correspondent for THE
NEW YORK HERALD at the Hotel Meurice
this morning.
In referring to ms withdrawal or
S59, 900, 900 from the United States Gov
eminent loan to Russia, and deposited In
New York bank--a matter which re-
Gently was brought to the attention or
United States Senate committee-M.
Bahlxmeteff said: Not only was the
money checked out with the cognlzance
of the American State Department, but
it was used entirely in settling contracts
which had been closed with American
firms and for the paying of interest on
debts Russia had in the United STATES.
There Is no mystery ABOUT IL pc
cause as the recognized representative
of Russias only legal Government IN
Washington it was my duty to see that
as promptly as possible
None of the money, he said. was used
either for the Russian Embassy In
Washington or for other purposes than
paying for supplies furnished to the
Kerensky government and the meeting
of interest on loans. The State Depart
ment kept a check on every bill paid. he
said, under what he termed gentle
mems agreement" entered into after the
Kerensky Cabinet fell He added that
he had explained fully about the matter
to Senate committee.
NJ. Bakhmeteff is comforting daily with
members of the Constituent Assembly
now In Paris. apparently with the view
of eventually rounding up at least ma
jority of the members and asking inter-
national recognition whenever problems
of Russia 3 future are to be considered.
Kerensky. who also was questioned,
said that the matter Of dsposing of Rus
sias funds never had been referred to
him. He pointed out that M(Bakhme-
teff's mandate was to safeguard Rus
sia's rights and properties in the United
States until an all-Russian assembly
again was constituted.
when that happens" he said. "all
Ambassadors will be called upon for a
serious accounting of how they have
disbursed funds. There is no doubt that
Bakhmeteff acted with the utmost legal
ity in meeting claims in the United
States"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
DEAL WITH MEXICO
DENIED BY JAPAN
Agreement to Facilitate Pur-
chase of Land Called False.
BIZ the Associatea rresr.

TOXIC, Feb. (delayed) The Foreign
Office denies reports that the Japanese
and Mexican Governments have reached
an agreement under which Japanese de-
string to purchase land in Mexico would
have every facility.
mo such agreement has been con-
GUIDED" it was said at the Foreign Office
to-day. land the allegation is a fabrica-
zion or an erroneous report"
Minister OF War Tanaka told the Diet
to-day that the case of the japanese
sentry who shot and killed Lieut.. w. II.
Langdon of the United States cruiser
Albany, at Vladivostok, is still before
the courtmartial, and that it may be
three weeks before the result of the
courts findings is published.
Premier Hara, speaking in the House
of Representatives against the opposition
measure for universal man suffrage, said
IL was premature and too radical He
believed the desire for universal suffrage
could not be regarded as the voice Of
the people. The measure was defeated
by the House, 259 votes to 142.
The island OF Formosa, which was
ceded by China TO Japan in 1895, is
threatened with disturbances as serious
as those which have occurred in Corea
within the past two years, Rim Kendo, a
prominent Formosan, declared at pub
TIC meeting mere. Tic Salu tnat the Or
mosans had arrived at the conclusion
that the Japanese we're attempting to en-
slave them.
The Minister of War announced in the
Diet that it was the Governments inten-
ton to reinforce the garrison in Corea
with another division of troops. He de-
clared the initial cost of this operation
would be 100000 yen (about s19,500.-
900 normally. and that the maintenance
of the force in Corea for one year would
cost 1900. 900 yen.
Information relative to the differences
which have developed between Japan and
Great Britain concerning the administra-
ton of former German islands south OF
the equator has been demanded by Ko-
taro Mochizuki, another Opposition
leader
Foreign Minister Uchida on January
% declared that Great Britain main
tained the clause In the Versailles treaty
guaranteeing adherence to the principle
OF equal opportunity in inundated dis
tricts should not be applied TO the adj
ministration Of islands in the South Seas.
The Japanese, he said. had taken con-
trary view. but had tentatively accepted
The British theory, reserving the right
10 resume the negotiations and TO insist
upon the rights of Japanese in tho
islands over which Great Britain has
received mandate.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
BRITAIN TO CANCEL
EXCESS PROFITS TAX
Continued from Fnst Page.

yesterday that the Government would
withdraw the excess profits tax was re-
ceived with great rejoicing in bust
ness circles here. and the market long
depressed. had much brighter tone
to-day.
Everywhere in London il was agreed
that the Governments decision would
bring relief from the present trade stag
nation and lack of enterprise. Also the
opinion here was that the excess profits
tax measure was a vicious one which
fell unevenly on the public and strangled
business. 1t is pred icted that production
in England will show a healthier tone
Immediately
The excess profit tax has yielded
more than eleven hundred million pounds
sterling to the Government in the last
seven years.
The announcement by the Chancellor
that there would be no substitute for the
excess profits tax. no increase in customs
and no increase in the income tax, is re-
garded as one of the best things done by
the Government to restore confidence,
and, judging by comment in highest
business circles the Government bold
stroke gives it surprising new strength,
and a more optimistic outlook for the
budget of 950.000.O00 pounds sterling.
Labor will benefit no less than BUSH
ness by the withdrawal of this tax. and
many observers here think labor will
be pleased by the decision.
Recently many British financiers have
been pointing out that the excess profits
tax had become an actual liability to
the country because of the reaction In
business since the war The sanest
business men agreed it had we'll served
it's end and that it's withdrawal ceases
TO make the handling of finances by the
present Government political issue in
which a cry would be raised for early
elections.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
WOULD TAX FORTUNES
UNTIL FINALLY EXTINCT
British Labor Body Suggests
Progressive Penalties.

LONDON. Feb. 4.--The joint labor COM
mittee's second interim report, recon-
mends capital levy on possessions ex-
ceeding $4,000 ranging from | per cent.
To so per cent on the largest fortunes.
The report asserts this would Yield
a. 900. 100000 annually.
The report further urges the abolition
OF all taxes on foodstuffs reduction OF
the tobacco tax by one-half and higher
death duties. II adds the suggestion
that on each successive transfer OF in
herited wealth tho duty should be in
creased to point where ultimate ex-
tinction would result
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
PLOT FAILS TO BLOW UP
BLACK AND TAN DEPOT

LONDON, Feb 5.-The Daily Graphic
says to-day that Secret Service agents
have discovered plot to blow up old
Scotland Yard in London. which is being
used as a recruiting depot for the Royal
Irish Constabulary.
The plan the newspaper declares. was
for the conspirators to pose as recruits
and leave their overcoats, in which
powerful time bombs were to be con-
ceaied. in the building, but according to
report the courage of the plotters failed
at the last moment.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
LAUGHS AT Sim FEIN
CLAIM IT SUNK Ks
Irish Office Sees Sense Of
Humor in story of Destruc-
ton by Electric Device.
DOUBTS C0LLINS'S DEATH
No Trace of Slayers of Nine
COps-WOman Is Killed at
Christ Church.

SPECIAL cable 10 THE NEW York HERALD
Copyright, 1871, By THE NEW YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
London, Feb. 4.
Officials in the Irish Office here were
highly amused over the New York story
that the Sim Feiners had sunk the Brit
ish submarine K-5 with an electrically
controlled projectile. and admitted that
the British can never hope to cope with
the Irish sense of humor. but they said
they did not think they should answer
officially the claims Of the latest Sim
Fein successes until they assumed credit
for the destruction OF the airship R-34.
which recently was wrecked
Dublin Castle admits that searchers
have failed to find any trace of the
ambushers who yesterday killed nine
policemen and wounded two in Limerick
county.
The military do not believe the story
that Michael Collins commander OF the
Sim Fein army. directed the Rosscar-
berry battle Wednesday. when 1t was re-
ported he was shot off his horse. They
have long been hunting all over Ireland
for Collins, and while they are eloquent
in their praise of his daring they can't
conceive that he would have led party
of ambushers
The trial by court-martial OF two
men in connection with the Bloody
Sunday" shootings revealed that an at
tempt had been made last night to assas-
sinate Major Carew, an important wit
ness for the prosecution. in n Dublin
cafe The victim was only wounded in
the leg. however causing an adjourn
ment of the trial. The officer in question
was taking tea when some men at a
neighboring table fired several shots at
him and escaped.
The Irish war has claimed another
woman victim. She Is Connie CURSOR a
musical artist, who was found shot dead
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
LORD DUNSANY FINED
FOR HAVING WEAPONS

DUBLIN, Feb. a. Lord Dunsany
pleaded guilty to-day when brought to
trial by court-martal on the charge Of
possessing arms and ammunition. He
was fined E25, which he paid, and was
released from custody. The specific ac-
cusation against him was the keeping OF
firearms and ammunition not under ef-
fective military control.
Lord Dunsany in a statement declared
his loyalty to the crown. He said he
had fought against the Sim Feiners. the
Beers and the Germans. In pleading
guilty Lord Dunsany admitted the pos
session Of arms but said they were
merely sporting weapons or curios.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
u. S. OFFICIAL FINDS
JAPAN MOST FRIENDLY
Charles Francis of Neu York
Gives His VieU.

BRISBANE. Australia. Feb. 4.---Charles
Francis OF New York. who has arrived
here from Japan. where as representa-
tive OF tho United States Department OF
Labor he investigated labor conditions
and studied Japanese methoCs. said to-
day that he had gained the impression
that the Japanese people and statesmen
were most friendly toward the United
states. Reports Of strained relations"
said Mr.. Francis, 'are only newspaper
talk"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05

ing to the schedule adopted at the Paris
conference"
The Premier said that several times
the recent conference was on the verge
of breaking up without an agreement
having been reached. But" he de-
clared, now the Allies all are agreed
III Tomorrow Germany fails to fulhll
her obligations the French Government
is ready and will not fail TO apply the
penalties which were decided upon i'm
full accord with our allies"
NJ. BRAND declared the situation was
this: If the Chamber approved the ac-
cord he would go to the London con-
ference If the Chamber disapproved it
then some one else must be sent.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
N. Y. EXCHANGE UP $50 P. c.
Rate I'm GuayaauiI Rises on Scan
tiness of Exports.

GuArAorIL, Ecuador Feb. s.--The
exchange rate on New York reached to-
day 800 per cent, due to scantiness Of
expectations. Accepted drafts valued at
100000 sucres will not be paid on
maturity. II Is stated In financial circles.
because OF the impossibiity Of obtaining
New York checks CA sucre normally
Is worth 4a1 cents)
The commercial situation IL a complex
one at present. and the Government Is
making every effort to control It. Prosi-
Dent Tamayo conferred to-day with
managers OF banks. the Chamber OF
Commerce and the Cocoa Planters AS
ISOLATION on the subject.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
-
FAMOUS AVIATOR COMING.

PARIS. Feb i.--Licutenant Nungessef
the famous French aviator who during
the war won the Cross OF the Legion Of
Honor by bringing down forty-four Ger
man planes. sailed from Havre for
America to-day on board the steamship
France.
He viii visit the United States under
the auspices OF the Aero Club OF Amer
lea and will be accompanied by Marquis
de Charette.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
LATE CZAR'S FRIEND
IN JAIL FOR FRAUD
Count Igar de Tilinski Is to
Be Tried Soon in
Switzerland.

GENEVA. Feb. "A sensational inter-
national case. involving Count Igor dc
Tilinsl5i. A friend of the former Emperor
of Russia, and the sum of 60,oOo.oOo yen.
IS to be tried shortly in Bern. The Count
was arrested in Bern for alleged fraud
at the instance of London syndicate.
The Count is declared to have told how
he negotiated with the Japanese Govern
nent and how, during the Russo-Japan-
csc war he succeeded in causing the de-
struction of the Russian battleship Petro-
pavlovsk off Port Arthur. by changing
mine charts aboard the battleship. HE
is alleged to have said he received for
this a reward of 60,00o,000 yen, with
promise of a similar sum in ten years
il japan was not at war.
Count Tilinski arrived at Geneva in
1912 and then went to London. where, IT
is said, an English syndicate advanced
him large sums on Japanese scrip. Other
private English, American and Swiss
financiers likewise are understood to
have advanced him funds
The newspapers say that the scrip,
examined by Geneva experts. was found
TO be genuine Count Tilinsk Is in jail
at Bern. where he owns a sumptuous
villa. being unable to find the required
bail.
Efforts by London syndicate to col
lect millions Of yen from the japanese
Government. said to be due on notes
issued during the Russo-Japanese war
by Toxic, were reported in special cable
dispatches to THE NEW YORK HERALD
in December. These notes were SAID 10
have been discounted in London.
Urhon the attention of the Japanese
Government was called to the alleged
debt the obligation was denied by off,
Gals in Toxic. THE NEW YORK HERALD
dispatches told of The efforts of an Eng
fish syndicate holding the notes to in
terest the British Government, with
view to obtaining aid from Downing
Street in collecting from Japan
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
MEXICAN PASSPORT CHARGES.

SAN DIEGO, Feb 4.-Mexican Consul
Verdugo announced that effective to-
day charge OF $40 for vseng perma-
nent passports and 50 on all temporary
permits to cross the Mexican border
would be made by his Office lie stated
that the new orders affect all non-resi-
dents
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05

Special Cable to THE New YORK HERALD.
Copyright, 1921, BY THE New YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Berlin Feb. 4.
II has just become known that Gen.
Wilhelm Hoffman,. one time Chief of
staff of the German eastern army and
famous as one of the German peace die
tators at Brest-Litovsk. suff ercd light
stroke of paralysis at the New Year cele-
bration of Russian monarchists in Ber-
lin. Guests attending the celebration re-
garded IL as a divine punishment of the
German General for his share in the
peace of Brest-Litovsk, the UreDtya. a
Russian periodical published here, says
too ay.
The orchestra was playing kolJ
Slawet, or Prayer During Retreat the
Uremyd says, when Gen. Hoffman,.
who had been sitting beside the Duchess