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Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-13
WORLD IS TOLD j. S. REJECTS LEAGUE
Belief Grain Market
Can Be Manipulated
False, Say Directors

Chicago April 1.-THE board Of directors Of the
Chicago board trade Tuesday night submitted to Pres
dent J. p Griffin it's report of investigation he had
quested concerning alleged trade abuses the board
The report opposed elimination Of short selling defining
the term and declaring that the rules on anpua
ton OF the Market if enforced would eliminate any evils
ascrbd to short selling 1t opposed limitation Of trade periods
futures favored competent and aggressve censorship
market news opposed private market wires into towns
of less than $1,000 population except under management of
member the Chicago board of trade recommended
revision trade customs concerning deferred acceptance
of trade contracts and Of extension of credit to clients whose
transactions were for other than hedging purposes.
The belief that grain markets be manipulated down
ward and short selling successfully and permanently
reduce prices, is erroneous" the report said.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-13

ise to organize separate governmental
| department of public welfare.
Lower Rail Rates Imperative.
Declaring rates and operating ex
penses of the railroads must be low
cred, Mr.. Harding asked that congress
investigate the transportation problem
He recommended coordination of all
governmental agencies dealing with for
mer service men, strengthening Of the
federal laws affecting highway con-
struction and maintenance, enactment
of budget legislation and a congress
sional inquiry into lynchings and race
relations.
The president began his address
promptly at l o'clock. The distinguish
ed company gathered in the chamber.
arose and applauded when he entered
the chamber to follow a custom in
augurated by Washington abandoned
by Jefferson and revived by Wilson.
The executive shook hands with the
vice president and speaker. bowed and
smiled to his audieace. and imm ediately
cage.
Taxation Policy Applauded.
First applause was gwen his state
ment regarding taxation and thereafter
the reading was punctuated by fire.
quent outbursts.
Mrs. Harding, Mrs. Coolidge and
other members of the families of the
president and vice president occupied
the executive galleries. As she took
her seat, Mrs. Harding was recognized
and applauded. She responded by ris-
ing and bowling.
Soon after President Harding re-
turned to the White House Jules ].
Jesserand. French ambassador, called
at the executive office in person and
asked for copy Of the presidents ad
dress, which was supplied to him.
Full text Of Presidents message will
be found on page S.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-13
SECOND TRIAL
Of HOUCH ON

Spokane, April 12-The prosecu-
tion and defense concluded their OPEN
ing statements and two witnesses were
examined at the trial in superior court
here Tuesday Of Jay Hough. charged
with forging bonds Of the Teel Irri-
CATION district near Echo, Oregon. The
two witnesses called identified exhibits
to be used at the trial
Prosecuting Attorney W. C. Meyer
In his opening statement declared the
state would attempt to show that the
forgery of the Teel bonds was plan
ned at the same time the firm of Mil
holland & Hough, now defunct, was
negotiating for their purchase. He
asserted the 100000 worth Of Teel
bonds which 4Iough is charged with
having forged were printed in Spo-
kane and delivered to James F. Gala
han. wealthy Wallace, Idaho, mine
owner, three days after the original
bonds had been placed in trust with
Portland bank for Milholland &
Hough.
Mr.. Meyer charged that the firm of
Mllholland & Hough had received about
S365,OOO in cash and good securities
from Mr.. Callahan, giving him worth
less bonds instead.
Attorney w. II. Plummer, for the
defense, in his statement, declared he
would attempt to show that Hough
signed the bonds only under force and
at the point of revolver in the hands
OF Mllholland, his partner. who COM
mltted suicide the night Hough is pur-
ported to have confessed to authorities.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-13
FARMERS HEAR
SALES TAX HIT

Washington, April 12.-Suggestion
of five per cent tax on corporations
to replace the excess profits tax was
made to the American Farm Bureau
Federation conference Tuesday by Il.
s. Adams, tax expert of the treasury
department. He also expressed opposi-
ton to sales tax.
The conference voted to extend an
invitation to Senator Smoot, Republi-
can. Utah, and other advocates of a
sales tax, to discuss the proposals. A
program Of legislation in the interest
Of the farmers will later be placed be-
fore congress.
The status Of farmer cooperative
marketing associations under the Sher-
man antitrust act was discussed at the
conference to frame farmers legis-
lative program. Financial requirements
of such organizations it was asserted
might necessitate clarifying legislation
The executive committee was urged
by speakers to work for extension of
the time of rediscount of agricultural
notes by the federal reserve system.
The conference accepted an invita-
ton from Governor Harding of the
federal reserve board to confer with
the board, particularly as to suggested
development of the farm loan bank idea.
It was decided also to ask President
Harding to name a farmer on the !.
G.. C.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-13
GERMANS SEEK
AID Of SWISS

Geneva, April 12-As bearing on
the reports that Switzerland has been
approached by Germany in tentative
effort to have Switzerland act as q
mediator on the reparations issue, The
Tribune de Geneve Tuesday SAYS it
has learned that after lengthy con-
yersation last Saturday between DR..
Walter Simons, German froeign min
ister, and Edmund Schulthess, presi-
dent of Switzerland, the Swiss foreign
affairs committee met.
President Schulthess, says the Trbi-
une, is reported not to have been on
posed to the diplomatic Intervention of
Switzerland, but there had been no
further developments, and Tuesday. it
adds, such action seemed out of the
question.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-13
SQUARE DEAL
FOR CAPITAL
PLEA Of DAVIS
Decent Living Wage for
Labor, More rofits
for Farmer, Is Urged.
Asks Law to Begin Ma
tional Building Quiz;
Profiteer Is Raped.

Chicago, April PA plea for a
fair deal for capital, decent living
wage for labor, larger profits for
farmers through lower rates and
settlement of all Industrial dispute
through conference with the golden
rule as the basis of settlement was
made Tuesday night by Secretary
Davis, of labor, in an address.
tie warned labor that if it is to take
share in the organization and policies
of the nation it also must take share
in the nations responsibilities and de-
clared that labor must see transporta-
ton conditions were such that the
farmer could make fair profit.
He upheld the right of capital as
well as labor to be given fair
chance in presenting its side of all
controversies and then warned capital
that a decent living wage for labor
was necessary.
He expressed wish for law giving
him power to conduct national build :
ing inquiry, declaring he would spare
neither the profiteering contractor nor
the corrupt labor leader
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-13
PENALTIES FAIL
To STIR BERLIN

Paris, April 1o.-(By The Associat-
ed Press Premier BRAND in debate
in the chamber of deputies Tuesday on
German reparations, declared:
eve discern that the penalties en-
forced have not produced the expected
results" he said 1--WE note that there
still exists in Germany disposition to
evade payment On May 1, Germany will
be face to face with whole series
of violations Of the Versailles treaty.
I'VE creditors hold legal deed. A
process server has been dispatched to
Germany. and if our debtor persists in
refusal to pay. the next time a police
man will accompany him.
NJ. DeLastyrie. Of the finance COM
mittee. said that Germany had paid
only 3.O0O.OOO.OOO francs reparations,
although she claimed to have paid 81
0O0. 600, 900. having computed in her
payments the value of the war material
left behind during her retreat.
France must be paid" he concluded.
"If Germany refuses, France must 80
in herself and exact payment. 1t is a
question Of life or DEATH
This declaration was applauded by
the entire house.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-13
'Clean-Up' Election
Statutes In States.
Women Voters Aim

Cleveland. Ohio. April 12.-Recom-
mendation that each state league Of
women voters call cleanup" con-
ference to study efficient government
and how to secure it was made at
Tuesdays session of the second annual
convention of the National League Of
Women Voters by the committee on
election laws and methods.
The report recommended the study
by each state conference Of state cleo
ton laws and how they may be i'm
proved: election officers; election
booths: ballots and voting machines:
the primary law and how it may be
improved; the elimination of corrup-
ton and trickery: campaign funds;
corrupt practices acts.
The committee recommended that
efficiency in government be made the
chief department of the national
league.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-13
West Coast Ship
Line Planned by
British Company

Washington, April 12.-Consul B.
+. Yost at Sonora, Mexico, informed
the department of commerce Tuesday,
it was reliably reported that negotia
tions were progressing between a
British steamship company and the
Mexican government for establish
ment of steamship line from San
Francisco to the Pacific ports of Mex
ico; The plan contemplated placing six
500 ton British steamers suitable for
passenger and cargo trade under the
Mexican flag. he said, to serve the
ports of La Para, Guaymas, Mazatlan
Manzanillo, Acapulco and Salina Cruz.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-13

Dublin. April 12-The possibility Of
Archbishop Mannix, of Australia being
nominated to succeed Archbishop
Walsh, of Dublin, who died Friday, is
being discussed.
A more unusual development of the
Irish situation could scarcely be inn
bishop Mannix. Churchmen with
whom the correspondent of the Asso-
ciated Press discussed his possible ap-
pointment today said they knew of no
technicality which would prevent Arch
bishop Mannix from transferring to
Ireland.
Since Archbishop Mannix still is re-
fused permission to enter Ireland.
Dublin churchmen declared the belief
that the British government would
strenuously oppose his nomination.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-13
Teutons Enjoying
More Prosperity,
Frenchmen Find

Paris. April 12.-Figures compiled
by experts to show the extent of Ger
many's economic revival as bearing or
her ability to pay reparations have
been submitted in report to the
rjparations commission.
Bank deposits of German, it says
increased last year from OO,OOO,O0O
marks to 6,25O,OOO.OOO marks.
The experts declare there has been
a new change in the ratio of imports
and exports, which is bringing the
value of total exports to considerable
excess over the value of the imports
of Germany. Exports to Holland
alone, they state. amount to the
equivalent Of S,5OO,OOO,OOO francs last
year.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-13

"In the existing League of Nations
world governing with its super-powers
this republic will have no part" he said
"It is only fair to say to the world
in general and to our associates in wal
in particular, that the league covenan.
can have no sanction by u.s.
Declaration AppIauded.
A tremendous demonstration followed
this declaration, Republican senators
and representatives leading, while most
of their Democratic colleagues sat 81
lent. After weighing the words of the
president, the senate irreconcilables
Tuesday night were claiming complete
victory, predicting that even the por-
tions of the treaty endorsed by Mr..
Harding never would receive senate ap-
proval.
In his recommendations for domestic
legislation, the president gave greatest
attention to tariff and tax revision and
to the railway situation, though he en-
dorsed lesser measures which congress
sional leaders declared might prolong
the special session until the snow flies.
He also declared his faith in a main
tanned merchant marine and In the prin-
c;ple of armament reduction without
asking for legislation.
Tariff Heads Requests
An emergency tariff was placed at
the head of the requests and within
an hour after he had finished the house
ways and means committee agreed to
report Wednesday the emergency meas
ure vetoed by President Wilson. For
the permanent tariff bill. Mr.. Harding
made no specific suggestions except
that it follow the principle of protec-
ton.
Similarly he refrained from detailed
recommendations ON taxation, content
ing himself with discussion of the
situation with a reminder that his party
had pledged itself to repeal the excess
profits tax. He also recalled the prom
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-13

posals of the premier were, with the
exception of the one relating to tenn
porary assistance. unacceptable and
if that was all the government and
owners had to offer there was no hope
of a settlement
I've premier, in a final appeal said
that the government and owners were
prepared to examine the question of
wages but Mr.. Smith brought the pro-
ceedings to close~by saying:
I'VE will send written replv."
Triple Alliance Meets.
The miners then attended meet
ing Of the triple alliance where their
lecision was made known. It was de-
cided to postpone the sympathetic
strike Of the railwaymen and transport
workers.
The seamen's and firemen's unions.
members of the triple alliance, are bal
loting on whether to enter the strike.
Preparations are going on to protect
the workers and carry on transporta-
ton should the strike occur. Streets
here are well sprinkled with khaki and
Tuesday night 800 marines with ma
chine guns accompanied by tanks were
drafted into Glasgow.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-13

The only government proposal
which the miners would consider was
one in which the government offered
after the wage question had been set
tied, to give temporary assistance to
mitigate the rapid reduction of wag-
es; the others they brushed aside.
Separate Conferences Held.
The premier met the owners and
miners in separate conferences. then
Jointly. The miners stuck to their de-
mand for national pool Of profits and
national settlement of wages.
The premier after two hours ses-
sion with the miners and again in the
joint session, said he knew nothing that
would justify the government III
changing the convictions expressed. He
insisted national pool would lead to
government control to which parlia-
ment would not agree.
Frank Hodges retorted that the
miners only asked for temporary as
sistance and that their permanent
scheme was free from government con-
troll.
Proposal Unacceptable.
Herbert Smith then announced the
miners final decision-that the pro-
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-13
Wife Admits Staying
for Which Spouse
Is Serving Life

Boise, Ida, April 12-Mrs. Frances
Ernest, whose story, told to a jury
years ago, sent her husband to the
penitentiary for the murder of f. A.
Rehberg, Tuesday told the state board
of pardons through a storm of tears
that she herself had done the killing
for which Charles Ernest is serving a
life sentence.
The murder occurred two years
ago at Rehberg's cabin in the noun
tain fastness of Lemhi county.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-13
State Prosecutors
Who Fail Duty, to
Be Exposed by Ants

San Francisco. April 1o.-Frank B.
Ebbert. assistant general counsel for
the Anti-saloon league. who arrived
here Tuesday. stated his intention Of
opening district office here and of
conducting a campaign against viola
tors of the 18th amendment Every
prosecuting official in the state has
authority under the Volstead act to
originate prosecutions in the United
States court, according to Ebbert.
We are planning campaign to see
that such officials do start proceed
ings," he said.
Ebbert will direct operations for the
Anti saloon league in California, Ore
gon, Nevada. Washington. New Mex-
leo, Arizane, Montana, Idaho and Utah,
Il was announced.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-13
FUNERAL TRAIN
To Be HIDDEN

Doom, April 12-Preparations are
being made at the Maarn station to
keep from the public view the train
which will transport the body OF
Augusta Victoria of Germany. Large
tubs of plants will be placed along the
track.
Court Chaplain Won Dryander Tues
day had long talk with former En-
peror William. after which William ap-
parently was more composed
There was an almost continuous file
of automobiles and private carriages
before Doom castle Tuesday. Only
relatives and the most intimate friends
Of the family were admitted to the
castle.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-13
Sacramental Wine
Drafts Poor Bank
Paper, Says Reserve

Washington, April i2.-Drafts
secured by warehouse receipts
covering sacramentaI wine In stor-
age are made ineligible for redls-
count by federal reserve banks,
under a ruling issued Tuesday by
the federal reserve board. The
ruling. however, the board said,
does not affect the legal right Of
a bank to make loan upon the
note Of borrower secured by a
warehouse receipt covering wine
In bond.
Under Its regulations, tho
hoard explained, drafts eiiQibie
for rediscount are required to be
secured by a rapidly marketable
staple.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-13
Railroad Strike Not
Feared by N. p. Chief

New York, April 1.-THE railroad
wage dispute will be settled without
strike, Howard Elliott, chairman Of
the board Of directors of the Northern
Pacific railway, declared Tuesday in
an address at the stockholders meet
ing. He said some important decisions
by the railway labor board were ex-
pected after the roads presented their
arguments Monday.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-13
j. E. Morse, Dillon,
4. B. Taylor, Blaine
|, Co, on Stock Board

Hele1h, April 12-J. r. Morse,
Dillon, and Former Senator L. b.
Taylor, Blaine county. will serve the
state as members Of the state board of
livestock commissioners for the next
six years.
The appointment of these two were
made Tuesday by Governor Joseph NJ.
Dixon TO, fll the only two vacancies
which wefe remaining on the board.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-13
Hero Congressman
Form Organization

Washington, April 12.-Congress.
men who served with the colOrs dur.
ing the world war tonight formed ar
organization with the view Of exchang.
ing. ideas for the assistance Of ex-
service men. Fifteen attended the ini-
tial meeting, the majority Of them be-
ing new members.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-13
ACCEPTANCE BETRAYAL Of MANDATE
DELIVERED At POLLS IN NOVEMBER,
DECLARATION Of PRESIDENT HARDING
Senate lrreconcilables Claim Complete Victory;
Portions Of Treaty hdorsed by Chief Execu-
tive Doomed, They Aver; Democrats Sit Un-
moved; Congressional Declaration Of Peace
With Central Powers Asked; Tariff and Tax
Revision Legislation Given Greatest Attention.

Washington, April Final rejection of the
Versailles League of Nations by the American
government was proclaimed to the world Tues
day by President Harding in solemn pronounce
ment of the foreign policies of his administration
Speaking before the congress- the president declared
acceptance the league would be nothing short of betrayal
of the mandate the November elections Instead he asked
congressional declaration peace and for reafrmaton of
portions the Versailles treaty which protect American
rights and interests in the war settlement.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-13
Peasant Revolt
Spreads, Report

Copenhagen, April 12.-The cores
pondent of the Tidende at Helsingfors
says he learns that the peasant revolt
in southern Russia is spreading. Re-
ports say the governments OF Tam
bov, Voronesh, Kursk and Samara are
in the hands of rebels. The districts
affected are among the richest IN Rus
sia.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-13
Rush Canada Wheat
Across Line to Avoid
Heavy Tariff Bar

Winnipeg, April 12.-I.ocal railway
officials said Tuesday Canadian wheat
and flour sold to American dealers
was being rushed across the border to
avoid the heavy duty that would be
imposed should the Firdney tariff bin
become law in the United States.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-13
C. E. A, HAS NEW CHIEF

Bisbee, Ariz., April 12.-CharIeg B.
Briggs, Of Calumet, Mich. for 20 years
president OF the Calument & Arizona
Mining Co. resigned Tuesday and was
succeeded by Gordon r. Campbell, also
OF Calumet, former secretary Of the
company.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-13
Senator'S Split
on Early Peace
View
in Declaration
Presidents s Mind Open
on Reserved Ratifi-
cation, Is Belief of
Great Many Solons.

Washington, April 12.-Mr. Harding s
definite stand against the covenant was
not surprise to Republican leaders
of the senate, although the exact word
ing was unsettled until shortly before
the executive left the capitol. The
first draft was completed soon after
midnight, and when proof sheets came
Tuesday morning the president can
celed the cabinet meeting and sum-
moned Republican members of the for
eign relations committee.
In this conference. the president con-
sidered the advice of mild reservation
lists and irreconcilables. Without ex-
ception, senator's present expressed
afterward their satisfaction with the
presidents views, though there was a
divergence Of views regarding the like
lihood of an early ratification of the
treaty with the league and other por-
tons omitted.
Explicit Reservations
1t was pointed out that the treaty
was not now before the senate and
that Mr.. Harding had shown no indica-
ton that he meant to resubInit it in
the near future. In his address he
did not specifically declare his in
tention to do SO, merely saying that
in reference to separate treaties with
Germany and Austria the wiser course
would seem to be the acceptance of the
confirmation of our rights and interests
as already provided. and to engage un-
der the existing treaty, assuming, of
course. this can be satisfactorily ar
complished by-explicit reservations"
By some senators the presidents
words were taken to mean that his
mind still was open on reserved ratifi-
cation, and that he merely suggested
that course as preferable to separate
peace. The point stressed by him in
that section is that the United States
must find some way TO reach a diplo-
matte agreement with both Germany
and the allies which would protect such
advantages as this government gained
under the unratified treaty.
Against Declaring Policy.
In his endorsement of the beace de-
claration the president expressed dis
approval of the proposal of some sem
ators to attach to the declaratory reso-
luton general expression of the
American government policy toward
future European wars. The amendment
most favored in recent discussion would
declare that if European peace and
civilization again were threatened. the
United States would regard it menace
to it's own safety and would take steps
to prevent a world catastrophe.
Senator Knox, author of the peace
resolution, indicated Tuesday might that
he was in agreement with the president
and would oppose the policy declara-
ton.
Mr.. Harding gave congress no ex-
position of his views on the formation
of an association of nations, merely re-
newing in his. address his pledge to
work for such an organization.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-13
MEXICAN CHEF ROBBED.

Sheridan, Wyo., April 12.-Zariff
Kahn, proprietor of a hot tamale
stand, was robbed Of $13O, which he
had concealed under his pillow, shortly
before dawn Tuesday morning.