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Evening star., 1921-05-01

BY Cable to The Star.
PARIS. April 30.-And now I am
back on French soil again. 1t
seems that during my absence the
international air has cleared and
victorious Frances great cry for
justice. after echoing around the
world. has been heard. even in
Germany.
Tomorrow, May I, strikes the ter
rible hour when the conquered.
drenched in innocent blood, must
begin to pay for their wrongs to
men and things. Germany's lies
have availed her naught. In her
sinister comedy of poverty, the
world refused to believe. Secre-
tary Hughes abrupt and loyal
answer showed her that weary
world, having fixed Germany's re-
sponsibility for the war. would not
accept from her an uncertain and
unstable peace.
Praises Attitude OF United States.
Germany proposes to repair the
northern ruins WIN neT own ma
terials. We see no objection to this
provided the offer is serious and
effective. May peace at last come
to an enlightened world! Our sons
fell for the sake of that dawn
which our heirs may see. At all
events, it is Americas attitude
which has precipitated this prom
ised return to good sense, con-
science and labors of peace. Your
great people deserve once more
the thanks Of the world and it's ad-
miration.
While awaiting Germany's final
proposals let us bear in mind that
even il serious they are tardy.
For two years the conquerors have
waited and it is only on the eve
Of the day when France, in con-
formity with the treaty, prepares
to act, that Germany suddenly re-
members her debt. If the new Of
fer should prove another trick.
another lie, the world must not be
astonished if we maintain our
stand and refuse to be duped. In
dealing with Germany one is never
paid until he actually receives that
which is due.
Evening star., 1921-05-01
PLAN TO OCCUPY
RUHR IN TWO DAYS
Territory Will Extend From
Wupper and Rhine Con-
fIuence to WeseI.
By the Associated Press.

MAYENCE. April 3O.-Plans for oc-
cupation Of the Ruhr region thus far
perfected contemplate operations COW
erinS TWO days. according to French
military authorities. The territory
to be occupied, subject, of course. to
decisions reached at the meeting Of
the supreme council in London, will
extend to line beginning at the
confluence Of the Wupper and Rhine
rivers running to the northeast.
skirting and taking in the towns of
Solingen. Elberfeld, Barman, Hagen
and Cnna- From Unna the boundary
of the new zone Of occupat ton will
extend northward to the Lippe river,
and thence in a northw esterIy ,lirec-
ton 10 Wesel, on the Rhine
The opinion is expressed at French
military headquarters that complete
mobilization of the class of 1919 will
be required in order to effect the OBJ
Grafton, but it is not believed that the
mobilization order will be issued until
timated by the French authorities
that if the order should reach the
troops on May 2, they would begin to
arrive on the following day at May
the Ruhr. Actual occupation under
these conditions is thought unlikely
before May Z.
Evening star., 1921-05-01
D. c. RENT BOARD
TO HAVE ATTORNEY
Senator Balls Plan for Legal
Adviser Assured After
Seeing President.

An attorney at a salary Of probably
$4,000 a year is soon to be added to
the office of the District rent commits
sion. Senator Ball. chairman of the
Senate District committee and fathe,
Of the Ball rent act. announced fol-
lowing conference at the White
House with President Harding yes
terday
1t is pointed out that the work of
the rent commission has been greatly
increased since the decision of the
ing the validity of the Ball act and
Senator Bali is convinced that the
members of the commission need the
constant services of a legal officer
Problems in connection with the vari.
Gus appeals and decisions Of the com :
mission are arising daily. Besides
this. a legal officer. such as planned
could represent the commission in
court to answer the various appeals
from determinations of the commits
sion growing greater each day.
Senator Ball said he will, within the
next few days. introduce in the Senate
a bill making the necessary provision
and he has no doubt about its passage
He stated that the President is keenly
interested in the operations of the Rent
Commission and is exceedingly we'll in
formed as to the details of the act itself
Besides the bill providing for an at
torney. Senator Ball is preparing for
extending the life of the Rent Commits
sion for two years after October %, next.
the date set in the act for its expiration.
He also is considering some amendments
to certain features of the act, which. it
is believed, will work to the general ad-
vantage of all concerned and which are
made necessary because Of the changed
conditions and developments since
the act went into effect.
Evening star., 1921-05-01
BOMB KILLS GIRL.
Five Others Injured by Explosive
Sent Through Mails.

JOHNSTOWN. Pa, April 30-An
eighteen-year-old girl was killed and
five other persons were injured tonight
at South Fork. near here. when a bomb,
sent through the mails, exploded in a
store owned by Tony Raneri. Annie
Raneri was killed and three of her sis
ters, brother and an unidentified man
were injured.
Annie Raneri went to the post office
early in the evening and paid charges
on the package. which was addressed
to her father The girl opened the
package in the store, and as she re-
moved the last wrapper. the explosion
occurred. One side Of the building was
blown out and the store was wrecked
According to the police, Raneri had
been threatened recently by unidentified
persons. -A.a G
Evening star., 1921-05-01
BORDER DISPUTE INQUIRY.
Paraguay and Bolivia Expected to
Pick Commission,

BUENOS AIRES. April 30-A mixed
commission. representing Paraguay
and Bolivia, probably will be appoint
ed TO investigate the truth Of re-
ported encroachments on the disputed
ritory known as the Paraguayan
naco, the boundaries OF which have
been the subject of dispute between
the two countries, says a dispatch to
La RaZon from Asuncion today. Each
of the two governments has recently
accused the other of encroaching on
the territory.
Following the Paraguayan protest
Of Wednesday last against the alleged
erection of forts and garrisonins of
Bolivian troops near the disputed
zone. the Bolivian legation in Asun-
cion today presented a protest against
ra0uttd laraSuaSan cncroachments
Evening star., 1921-05-01
PRINCESS WEEPS
; DAYS OVER SON
Former Mrs. Leeds Grieves
That VIM. B., Jr., Is to Wed
Grecian Royal Lass.
TOO YOUNG, SHE SAYS
Anastasia to Undergo Another
Operation, Then Will Come
to America.
TOO YOUNG, SHE SAYS
Ky the Associated Press. .

ASSOC 3
ATHENS, Aprfl. ssEftaeess Ana
-stssia. who hsf0rs her Marriage to
Prince christopher of Greece was Mrs
William B. Leeds of New York: her
son, William b., jr.; the grand duch-
ess, Marie. and the latter's two daugh-
ters, one of whom. the Princess Xenia.
Is engaged to young Leeds. will leave
here May for Brindis. where they
will entrain for Paris. Princess Ana
stasia will go to the American hospi-
tai in the French capital for second
operation.
When she RECEIVERS entirely Princess
Anastasia intends to go to America.
but if Prince Christopher goes to the
fighting front in Asia Minor, she will
return to Greece. She is endeavorins
to postpone indefinitely the marriage
Of her son and Princess Xenia because
of their youth
Objections to Match.
Princess Anastasia today appeared
extremely weak and much thinner than
before her critical illness. She sat in
to stand. The engagement of her son,
she declared, had broken her heart,
and on learning of it she wept three
das and three nights. refusing to see
him. The objections of the princess
to the match, she said. were based on
the youth and inexperience of the cou-
ple but she finally yielded to her boys
persuasion.
Princess Anastasia denied that her
son would adopt the Greek orthodox
religion or receive a title from the
king She said the young couple
probably would live in America
Newspaper statements that young
Leeds was the richest boy in the
world. the princess declared to be
absurd. stating that his fathers will
provides that he shall receive only
$780, when he reaches the age Of
thirty-five. She said he is entirely
dependent upon what she allows him.
On his marriage the princess intends
TO arrange with the trustees of the
estate to give him a moderate sums
Final DistributiOn Of Estate.
Princess Anastasia said her will
specified that upon her death her son
would draw her interest on the trust
fund, but would be unable to touch
the principal. If her son or his wife
should die, she declared, the entire
Leeds fortune of $40,0O0,OO0 will go
to their offspring as trust fund
which will cease with the third
generation. If they have no issue.
the fortune, she said, would go to
the Lying in Hospital in New York
Not one dollar did she settle on
Prince Christopher: the princess add
ed. They were married under the
Swiss law, by which each keeps his
or her own money and property. and
one is not responsible for the debts
of the other.
Evening star., 1921-05-01
Britain and Italians Hold Out
Against Insistence on
Action BY French.
BRITISH CABINET CALLED
INTO SESSION BY PREMIER
Policing of Ruhr District With
African Troops Reported De-
cided On by Paris.
Bitter Argument Brings
Plain Words by Premiers
By cable to The Star and New York
Tribune. Copyright, 1921.

By cable to The Star and New York
Tribune. Copyright, 1921.
LONDON. April 30.-The
French plan for the immediate
occupation Of the Ruhr valley
struck snag tonight.
The conference developed into
a bitter argument and elected
some plain words from several
quarters. ending with Lloyd
Georges plea to BRAND.
You wouldn't split the Anglo
French entente over a little
matter of seven days. would
you:"
The French premier replied:
Il can't give any answer to
that question tonight"
Tonight Premier BRAND is
consulting Marshal Foch and
telephoning hurriedly to Paris.
The British premier suggested
that NJ. BRAND withhold an an
swer to his counter proposal
until tomorrow morning. when
the council will meet again.
Evening star., 1921-05-01
by RENE NIvIANI,

Having returned to France
from his notable mission to the
United States. NJ. Niviani. re-
sumes today his dispatches to
The Sunday Star. He feels that
America has re-entered tie Eu-
ropean situation and that if her
efforts are maintained peace will
come at last to diSordered
world. He further feels that
Frances cry for justice has
penetrated at last to Germany.
If. however. action by France
becomes necessary, NJ. Niviani is
convinced the world will know
and understand.
Evening star., 1921-05-01
AVERT TRACTION STRIKE.
Detroit Street Car Men Accent
Temporary Wage Cut.

DETROIT April 30.-A street car
strike In Detroit was averted, for
the next week at least, by an agree
hent reached this evening between
officials of the local street car mems
union and officials of the Detroit
United railway. Under the agreement
the men will remain at work under a
reduced wage until May I. their Of
ficials are to explain in detail the wage
plan offered by the company, and an
other referendum will be taken by the
workers.
The company agreed to delay posting
of it's wage reductions announcement
day period
Evening star., 1921-05-01
Boy Takes Flight
In Clouds Hanging
On an Airplane

BY the Associated Press.
OELWEIN, Iowa. April 3d.
John MeeIey. fifteen years old.
made his first airplane fight to-
day when he took nm uninvited
trip into the clouds by hanging
10 the tail piece Of an exhfbi-
tiOn machine.
A~ the aviator took OH with
two woman passenEers, Meeiey
graxped the stabilfxer and WAS
carried along. Having dfmculty
with the plane, the aviator no
tieed the youth and made
forced landing.
Evening star., 1921-05-01
Man Never "Out'
Unless He Admits
IL. Saws President
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. April 3O.-Com-
mentinE upon the Salvation
4 Arnry slogan. "a man may be
down. hut he Is never out."
President Harding. I'm letter
read Mt n mnss meeting Of the
OrEnniza tiOn here today. wrote;
ut IL my firm opinion that a
man il never 'Out' unless he
himself cOnfesses that he is."
The President added:
NO Organization has done
more to prove this or has
proved 1t In more cases than tho
Salvation Army"
Evening star., 1921-05-01
.$125,000 NEGOTIABLE
SECURITIES DISAPPEAR
Reported Missing From n. c. Du
Val & Co., New York
Stock Brokers.

NEW YORK. April 30.-Disappear-
ance of $125,000 worth Of negotiable
securities. property Of the firm of
H. c. Du Val & Co., stock brokers,
was reported today.
officials of the firm said the Sc
curities were missing at the close
of business yesterday, and the stock
exchange was notified to report any
OFFERINGS of tn" bonds that mig ht
bt made Oh Ia As"chahSe.
Evening star., 1921-05-01
O.1O Is REFLOATED.

MONTAUK POINT, n. Y, April 3d.
The United States submarine O-10,
which went ashore near here during
a heavy fog early today. was refioated
late this afternoon. Little damage
had been done to the craft her officers
S., i'd
Evening star., 1921-05-01
ROB BANK OF $4,000.

LINCOLN, Neb.. April 30.-Bank
robbers broke into the safe of the
Citizens State Bank at Palmyra to-
day and escaped with safety deposit
boxes containing more than $4,000.
Evening star., 1921-05-01
SNOW FALLS IN DAKOTA.

FARGO. n. D., April 30.-Snow fell
today throughout the northwestern
part of North Dakota, according to re-
ports from Minot. Wheat planting in
that section is about complet3 and
farmersSay the moisture will help the
Evening star., 1921-05-01
HOUSE CUTS SIZE
| OF ARMY TO 10000
SIashing of Secretary Weeks
Figures Due to Shift in
G. O. P. Ranks.
VOTE MAY NOT STAND
Mondell Urges 1853, 900, y While
Kahn Insists 175,O00 Men
Are Needed.
VOTE MAY NOT STAND

The smallest minority on record in
the House took advantage of a re-
publican split yesterday to force re-
duction of the enlisted strength of
the Army from $4,000 men, as
recommended by Secretary Weeks, to
10000 and kept the proposal of
Chairman Kahn of the military af-
fairs committee for larger force
from even being considered.
There was no certainty. however
that the 10000 figure would stand
for the vote was in committee of the
whole and the House may demand a
separate vote on the amendments in
passing the bill tomorrow.
Only Two Democrats Opposed.
The amendment for reduction of the
est figure suggested in the long de-
bate-was offered by Representative
Byrnes, democrat, South Carolina
Only two democrats opposed it and
many republicans gave it their sup
port. The vote was 1O9 to S2
The House previously had adopted
as substitute for the Kahn proposal
an amendment by Representative
Fish, republican, New York. for ar
army of $4,000. but the Byrnes
amendment went through and wiped
it out.
MondeIl Pleads for I8S,OOO.
Representative Mondell, Wyoming
the republican leader. in closing de-
bate urged the republicans to stand
by the bill as framed by the appro-
priations committee. with it's enlisted
total of 16s,0OO, but many members
of his party deserted him as the
march was started down the aisle fol-
the actual count.
Chairman Kahn of the military af.
fairs committee pleaded for at least
175,000 men. declaring the times too
troublous for wholesale slashing of
forces, Representative Wood, repub-
lican, Indiana, taking issue with the
Californian, insisted that if the world
was on the verge of fire few
thousand extra men could not put il
out.
Evening star., 1921-05-01
VIVIAN SEES T. S. AGAIN
ADJUSTING WORLDS woes
Declares America s Altitude Means European
Peace international Air
Cleared, He Says.

On leaving America l spoke A
parting word to your Journalists, but
l did not say good-by, for one who
knows America loves her and desires
to return. l merely expressed thanks
which repetition cannot streng<hen.
Everybody recognizes that my deep
gratitude and the affection. which
this last journey renewed. was not
lost overheard during the ocean pas
sage home.
Worried by Lack Of News.
Among various things | noticed in
America was one which particularly
interests American newspapermen. |
hope they will accept this for what
it is worth and will not ina gine |
think myself capable of reforming
the most powerful press in the world.
But | speak in the interest of the
American press, as we'll as the inter-
est of my own country.
In my farewell communication to
America I mentioned how danger
Gus silence is for even the best
friendships. But l noticed another
evil which the press could readily
cure. ! mean that half silence. worse
than silence itself. proceeding from
the mediocrity of the news service
from France to America. What as
tonished me most in America was the
of -
the printed cablegrams seemed to
deaf with events of slight impor-
tance. disproportionately emphasized
or badly interpreted.
Whose fault is this? Obviously
the answer must be sought at
Paris. the source of all French
news. ] am going to try to dis
cover the answer. for I know of
nothing more dangerous than this
kind of neglect of political intel
lgence. 1t can only injure the in
terests of good feeling between
the countries. have just had
another opportunity to see how
these cordial feelings shine out
under your bright sun.
Delightful Experience.
1t was a delightful experience.
I cannot tell how pleased I was
with the conversations with your
statesmen. your great lawyers,
your soldiers, and I will endeavor
to make my country profit by what.
they told me.
My thoughts go back to those
kindly. generous throngs, acclaim
ing the name of France. associ-
ated with that of America. while
flags of the same battles and torn
by the same shells were draped
overhead. l see again the, mag
nificent meeting in Carnegie Hall,
New York; noble passions craven
on noble faces, and expressing such
affection for my country could
not keep back the tears az I left
to bring this loving testimony
home.
Copyright. 1921
Evening star., 1921-05-01
Change Is Unavoidable.

The Vossische Zeitung asserts that
a change of ministry is unavoidable,
ton Of the reparations problem can
be found promptly. Chancellor Feb
renbach is said to be pleading for a
release from Office on the grounds of
i'll health The exit Of DR.. Simons
and the chancellor from the cabinet,
the Vossiche Zeitung says. will be
followed by the designations OF the
ministers Of finance andHnteriar.
Evening star., 1921-05-01
Simonx Resigned April :33.

The overthrow of the Fehrenbach
ministry because of growing anxiety
over its failure to get reply from
Washington TO the latest German
reparations offer. and over France 5
unmistakable determination to com
pei Germany to submit to the Paris
terms, is deemed inevitable tonisht.
The situation reached a climax wheh
DR.. Walter Simons. foreign minister
handed his resignation to the chan
cellor on April % 1t was said Of
ficialIy tonight that President Ebert
personally requested DR.. Simons TO
retain his portfolio pending the out
come of the negotiations with the
United States. He pointed out that
the foreign ministers policy had the
support both of the other members
of the cabinet and of majority in
the reichstag.
Evening star., 1921-05-01
BERLIN PREPARING
FOR FINAL APPEAL
Expects to Make Direct Plea
to Allies if U. S. Does
Not Reply.
Ry cable to The Star and New York Tribun
Copyright, 1921.

By cable to The Star and New York Tribune
Copyright, 1921.
BERLIN, April 30.-Although Ber-
lin is waiting anxiously for reply
from Washington to the latest repara l.
tions offer, the Berlin government Is
understood to be making ready for
direct appeal to the allied supreme
council meeting in London in ORDER
to forestall the anticipated ulk kmatum
from the entente premiers.
The cabinet is still hoping that Ger
many's appeal to Washington VIII
avail something and make possible a
solution on the basis of DR.. Simons'
latest offer, but in view of Germany's
emphatic rejection heretofore Of the
allied demands. no alternative to DO" :
ing to the penalties threatened by the
allies is seen here if the note TO the
United States government is unaVail-
inc
Evening star., 1921-05-01
Member Of the Associated Press

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled TO
the for republica tion Of all news dspa tchcs
credited to IL or n,t otherwise credited N this
paper and also the local news published nerein.
All riehts Of publication OF special
dispat atches herein are also reserved.
Evening star., 1921-05-01
WEATHER.

District Of Columbia and Maryland
Fair, with slowly rising temperature
today and tomorrow.
Temperature for twentyfour hours
ended at 10 pm last night: Highest.
SO; lowest, 81. Full report on page ).
The New York herald., 1921-08-03

was that Mr. and Mrs Richard Hamon.
the former aviation lieutenant's parents.
had not arrived from Tulsa, Okla. 70
claim their son. They were due Mon
day according to a message which the
young man received al the hospital and
gave ost. They have sent no word at
all to the hospital authorities. That
somewhat puzzles the police. as they
cannot understand why young Hamon
would have left IL his parents We're about
to arrive.
Miss Mildred GumpeT. superintendent
Of the hospital, expressed the belief that
Hamon had gone TO meet his parents,
but hts departure from the hospital
without a word of farewell or explana-
tion rather ruystified her.
Young Hamon has been allowed the
freedom OF the hospital. and had taken
turns ct the hospital telephone switch
board, and performed other services.
His arm was slightly better shan when
he came to the hospital, but his short
ness OF memory still remained, and he
had been unable to add further details
to his life story. He claimed 10 be
second cousin of Jake l.. Hamon mur-
dered Oklahoma politician. and to have
been a member OF the Lafayette Esca-
drille. His name. however. does not APP
pear in that organization. The police
were aided in the establishment OF his
Identity by Lieut.. McMurtrie, OF Cali
fornia. who happened TO be in this city
when lannon's plight was reported.
The New York herald., 1921-08-03
PLEADS FOR BETTER
EDUCATION OF NEGRO
Marcus Carney Addresses
Liberty Hall Convention.

Marcus Garvey, founder OF the Uni
versal Negro Improvement Association
and the originator of the idea OF a
negro nation In Africa, was the prin-
cipal speaker at last nights session OF
the annual convention OF the associa-
ton. which will continue for thirty days
In Liberty Hall. 120 West 13sth street.
Garvey pleaded for the greater edu-
cation of the negro. and declared that
he must initiate the white man and
adopt his methods for the protection OF
the negro race. The negro, he said. Is
In different position than he was fifty
years ago, because he has learned to
think for himself and refuses now to
bow or cringe. Garvey declared that
all the negro asks is chance to grow
and develop along lines that will bring
out the best there is in him.
An address was also made by the
Rev. William Duval. who urged the
negroes to fight for their rights. The
morning and afternoon sessions were
devoted to reports from various dele
gates. giving the conditions of the
negroes in their districts.
The New York herald., 1921-08-03
WIDOW ABSOLVED
IN HEMMING CASE
No Evidence Found to Con.
meet Her With Murder.

RrvERHEAD, L. l., Aug. 2.-Mrs. Helen
Henderson Hen,ming was absolved to-
day from all blame In connection with
the death of her husband. Henry q.
Hemming. by District Attorney Leroy
NJ. Young and Sheriff John +. Kelly,
who said that as far as the Suffolk
county authorities were concerned the
case Is O. closed incident. Hemming, a
broker, was shot and killed at the DOOR
step of his wife's home at Duck Island
last month by Frank Eberhart. care
taker at the home, who then killed him
self.
Sheriff Kelly issued statement say
ing that he had been asked by various
people in Suffolk county and in New
York to make a thorough investigation
of the staying. The Sheriff said he had
found certain discrepancies in the stories
of eye witnesses to the shooting. but had
come to the conclusion that they were
not of sufficient Importance to warrant
further legal action. He denied that
there had been any friction between
himself and the District Attorney.