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The New York herald., 1921-12-08

Washington, -. c.. Dec. :.
President Harding in an address to-
day before the American Red Cross
declared that the armament conference
would succeed beyond his fondest hopes.
He said;
"it will be wonderful thing ior you
and me to have lived in a period In
which we have brought the conscience
Of mankind into that understanding
where we shall have done something
tangible to prevent calling upon you
again for war service. And / like TO
say it t. you because know whereof /
speak. The conference is going to sue
cesl beyond our fondest hopes
The Presidents speech. which was inn
promptu, was brought about by his ap-
pearance as presiding officer at a meet
ing of the Red Crosss general board.
Under the bylaws the President of the
United States is ex-officio president Of
the American Red Cross.
81 hope with all my heart" he said.
that much of the big work which has
been yours in the past will never be
asked of you again. l am proud OF
America, | do not mean in the same
sense that We have heretofore boasted-
becomingly; do not mean In any
materialistic way, or In the magic ao-
complishment which is justly the pride
Va ftiticTlCdDss DuL ptOuQ VI
America because I have been witness
to the radiation OF American conscience
and American public sentiment to the
furthermost parts of the world.
You haven't any idea. ladies and
gentlemen, Of the influence which the
state of mind of this Republic has had
on the other nations of the world in this
very crucial and important time. And
1t Is so fine to note the rest of mankind
accepting the attitude OF the great, pow
erful nation much abler to go on in the
competition for armaments, much
stronger to assert its demands through
physical might than anybody else In the
world to-day, and yet Notwithstanding
that more fortunate position of physical
might and financial strength here is our
Republic asking nothing OF anybody else
in the world except to join us in thing
that God would wish and for which hui
manity must rejoice"
General officers of the Red Cross, in
cluding President Harding as president,
Robert W. De Forest and Chief Justice
Taft vice presidents and James M. Beck
counsellor, were reelected at the meet
ing OF the general board. Eliot Wads-
worth. Assistant Secretary of the Treas
ury, appointed q member OF the central
committee, representing the Treasury
Department, was elected treasurer of the
Red Cross, succeeding John Shelton
Williams.
The New York herald., 1921-12-08
WAITRESS IN LIMOUSINE
WITH HAROLD A. BLAIR
Man Unconscious From Blood
Pressure; Woman Freed.

The Newark waitress who was held
by the police of Orange. N. j.. after
she had been found with Harold A.
Blair. president OF the Union Loan
Company of Newark, In Blairs llmou-
sine in South Orange late Tuesday night
was released yesterday afternoon.
Blair was unconscious when he was
found. but physicians at the Orange
Memorial Hospital said after an exam
ination that his condition was due to
high blood pressure and that he had
not been drusgcd, as was suspected at
lrzt He was stu unconscious late las.
night. but is expected to recover.
The waitress said she had known
Plair only two days. Blair is "a years
old and lives In 27 Parkway. East
bloomfield, N. j.. with his wife and two
daughters.
The New York herald., 1921-12-08
WIDE TRADE BENEFIT
TO ISLES PREDICTED
Ireland NoU Able to Produce
Food Freely.

LONDON. Dec. (Associated Press).--
One point already enlarged on in the
press and public statements is the stimu-
ius to trade and commerce likely TO fol-
low the Irish settlement.
Arthur Chamberls!n. one of the most
prominent men In Birmingham. has de-
clared his conviction that in this aspect
the settlement will have greater impor-
tance than the Washington conference.
ireland, he added, is a food producing
country, but it's activities in this cirec-
ton have been hindered by "the horrible
condition of things which has prevailed
in recent years"
Benefit to trade generally is expected
from the confidence following the re-
moval of one of the most difficult no
litical questions from the path OF the
Government
The New York herald., 1921-12-08
FRENCH DEPUTY HELD
AS BACON PROFTTEER
Caitucoli Said to Be Connected
With NeU York Firm.

Special Cable 10 TIVE NEW YORK Herald.
Copyright, 1891. by THE NEw YoRK HERAtp.
New York Herald Burearr
Paris, Dec. 7.
Celestine Caitucoii a Corsican Deputy
and said to be connected with the New
York firm OF CaitucoIi e Co. exporters.
was before a Paris court to-day charged
with fraudulent speculation In connec-
tion with American bacon sales in 1919.
Caitucoli Is accused Of having obtained
permission from M. Nilgrain. then Min
lister of Food. to sell American bacon
at less than 3 francs kilo. Instead, It
Is charged, he endeavored to sell the
bacon In the Saar Valley and In Ger
many at more than double the price, pre-
tending that Il was imported by him
from the United States.
Caitucoli was fined twenty-five years
ago for adding water to wine and later
had been sentenced to fifteen days in
prison in bankruptcy proceedings.
Vilgrain already has been accused OF
proflteering
The New York herald., 1921-12-08
DR.. SHIPMAN'S CHURCH
SEEKS HIS SUCCESSOR
Vestrymen May Take Tyo
Months in Selection.

Vestrymen OF the Church OF the
Heavenly Rest in Fifth avenue will mee,
next week to consider the selection of n
rector TO succeed tho Right Rev. Herbert
Shipman, now a suffragan Bishop Of New
York.
Charles A. Clark. a warden Of tho
church. said yesterday Il might be two
months or more before the right man for
the place could be found. In the mean
time DR.. Stuart L. Tyson will nil the
pulpit on Sundays. and Or. Charles X.
Gilbert. secretary Of the diocese, will act
as minister In charge.
The New York herald., 1921-12-08
PACT WITH IRELAND
PLEASES DELEGATES
we All Rejoice at the Agree
ment.' Declares Sir Robert
Borden.
Special Despatch TO THE New YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,

Special Despatch TO TIE New YORK HERALD
New York Herald Bureau,
Washington, ID. C., Dec. 7.
1--WE all rejoice that an agreement has
been reached respecting the future re-
lations of Ireland to the Empire and we
earnestly hope that it may be worked
out to a successful and happy conclu-
sion"
This brief statement, made to THE
NEW YORK HERALD tonight by Sir
Robert Borden, the Canadian representa-
tive on the British delegation 10 the
Washington conference accurately re-
fleets the feelings of the other members
OF his delegation concerning the action
taken in London yesterday.
Privately every member of the British
delegation is expressing joy and relief.
appearing convinced that it's settlement
is another step, and an extremely Inn
portant step at that, in the general
direction Of universal peace and bound
to have beneficial effect on the de-
velopments of the Washington confer
ence.
Members OF the United States Senate
continued to-day their expressions of
satisfaction over the outcome. Among
these who made direct statements are
the following:
Senator Reed Of Missouri, Democrat /:
IF the settlement is satisfactory to the
people of Ireland there should be no
objection from anybody in this country"
Senator Edge, Republican, New Jersey (:
ut Is indeed very gratifying result.
sincerely trust that the legislative bodies
of both England and Ireland will seal
the agreement without quibbling over
details"
Senator Pittman, Democrat, Nevada {:
Il consider IL one of the greatest ac-
complishments for peace, not only in the
British Empire but throughout the
world, that has taken place in a hun
dred years.
Senator Frelinghuysen, Republican.
New Jersey: Every American must
feel gratified that there has at last
been a satisfactory settlement of so
troublesome q question"
Senator Ashurst, Democrat, Arizona: ::
1T is luminous day for liberty
throughout the world. An Ireland free
means prosperity and happiness for the
Irish people"
Senator Walsh, Democrat, Montana:
81 am very highly gratified that an
agreement has been reached. The nego-
tiations seem to have been carried out
with consummate craftsmanship. The
steadfastness and unity of purpose au-
gurs well for the new government of
Ireland"
Senator King. Democrat Utah: ''The
news is certainly welcome to the Amer
lean people, anxious as they are for the
preservation of world peace. The con-
troversy over the Irish question in this
country has been disturbing element
in our relations with Great Britain"
The New York herald., 1921-12-08
IRISH FREE STATE
TO HONOR LOAN HERE
Bonds Will Replace Certifi-
Gates Issued by Republic
Says Harry BOland.
$5,79O,O00 IN FLOTATION
Interest 5 Per Cent, Effective
When British Army Be-
gins Evacuation.
$5,79O,OOO IN FLOTATION

SpecidL Despatch TO THE New York HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Washington. ID. c., Dec. !.
Nearly s6.000.000 borrowed in the
United States by this Irish republican
government win be guaranteed by the
new Irish Free State. Harry Boland,
personal representative of President
De Valera. announced here to-day.
1.-The money borrowed in the United
States was on the strength of certifi-
Gates issued by the Irish republican
government" said Mr.. Boland. when
the freedom of the Irish government
was assured it was planned to give
bonds to the holders of these certifi-
Gates. No change will be made In the
plans as result of the agreement en-
tered into between the British Govern
ment and the Irish plenipotentiarbes.
The new Irish Free State will honor the
bonds just as the Irish republican gov
ernment planned. Persons in the United
States who subscribed will receive their
bonds and the interest rate will be 5
per cent. effective when the British
army begins evacuation of Ireland and
the new State il officially recognized.
In the first issue of Irish bonds a
total OF So.400.000 was subscribed. In the
second issue opened three weeks ago
SUBSCRIPTIONS total SBO, QUO, or which
$S50.0o9 was subscribed I'm Illinois and
900 In the District of Columbia Sub
scriptions to the second issua were re-
ceived only from these two sections"
The Irish Free State will maintain a
representative in the United States, Mr..
Boland believes. although official notih-
cation to this effect has not been re-
ceived here.
The Irish Free State would not be
bound to recognize the bond certificates
as an obligation, II was unofficially
stated I'm Irish circles yesterday, as they
We're issued on the expressed under
standing that they would be honored
only when Ireland became an inde-
pendent republic.
De Valera, while receiving the free
dom of the city at City Hall in January,
1920. said: 1T will be distinctly under
stood by each subscriber TO the loan
that he is making n free gift of his
money. Repayment OF the amount sub
scribed is contingent wholly upon the
recognition of the Irish republic as an
independent nation"
A few days before this, Bourke Cock
ran, State chairman for the American
Commission of Irish Ind ependence said
In starting the drive, that the certifi-
Gates were not a commercial investment,
but were issued as test of faith in
the government of the Irish republic. E"
Unoffcially II was said here yester-
DAY that great many of the bond
purchasers intended their subscriptions
to be outright contributions and would
not accept redemption II it were offered
The New York herald., 1921-12-08
SI7, 900 BAR AT AUCTION;
KNOCKED DOWN FOR SIS
Famous NeU London Cafe Is
Disn1antIed.

Special Despatch to THE NEW YORK HzaAtn.
New LONDON, Conn. Dec. THE bar
fixtures of the Knickerbocker Cafe, on
Main street. which cost $4,000 when
they were installed fifteen years ago.
we're sold to-day for $75 to furniture
house on Charter Oak avenue. They
were put up at auction, and there were
few bidders. The new owners will dis
mantle the fixtures and use the wood
TO make other furniture.
Danny Maher, former jockey. installed
the fixtures, and for many years the
Knickerbocker was the most luxurious
cafe in the city.
The New York herald., 1921-12-08
HARDING GETS PEACE PLEDGE
Mrs. willard Heads Delegation
with Resolution.

WAsHrNcroN, Dec. 7.--Members oi
the Republican committee OF 100. headed
by their chairman. Mrs. Mary Hatch
willard. presented to President Harding
to-day an engrossed copy of resolutions
recently passed by the organization
pledeinE support 20 the President "ir
every effort which he shall make "a
bring about a firm and lasting peace and
to raise the burden of excessive arma-
nnent from the peoples OF tine World
The New York herald., 1921-12-08
NOT MRS. sUITA's BoDY.

Detectives OF the Hunters Point sta
ton, in Long Island City. have decided
that tho body of the woman found on
October % In pond In Long Island
City was not that of Mrs. Mary suta OF
bennington. Vt. They had received a
letter from the woman's husband, stat.
ing that she was missing and expressing
the belief that the body might be hers.
Companion OF identifying marks con-
vinced them the letter writer was wrong.
The New York herald., 1921-12-08
ASKS U. $. TROOPS To aUIr CUBA

HAVANA. Dec. Tn the House of Rep
resentatives n resolution declaring that IL
would be considered "a friendly act II
the United states would withdraw troops
stationed In Cuban territory since the be-
ginning of the war" and asking the
President to initiate the necessary diplo-
matte negotiations 20 this end, was
adopted and sent to che geHsse.
The New York herald., 1921-12-08
HOUSE AGREES TO LAND SALE.

WASHINGTON, Dec. IA bill author
izing sale to tho highest bidder Of the
old Sub-Trcasury site at san Francisco
was passed to-day by the House and
sent TO the Senate
The New York herald., 1921-12-08
Brightest Ray of Hope
Lloyd Georges Message

Special Cable to THE NEW YoRK HERALD
Copyright, 1891, bv THE NEW YoKK HHaAIp.
New York Herald BureaH,
London. Dec. 7.
"A Ar. LLOYD GEORGE, writ
MI ing a Christmas message
to the holiday numner of
the Lloyd George Liberul Mdod-
cine. says of the Washington con-
ference: Never since the first
Christmas when the star shone
over Bethlehem has the dark firma-
ment been illumined by so bright
a ray of hope"
LONDON. Dec. z ASSOCIATED
Press) Premier Lloyd George has
presented to Lady Greenwood, the
wife of Sir Hamar Greenwood,
Chief Secretary for Ireland, the
pen with which he signed the Irish
treaty, as IAN appreciation OF your
husbands efforts for peace He
had signed the Versailles treaty
with the same pen.
The New York herald., 1921-12-08

Help of Jews in Ireland
Promised to Free State

N UBLIN. Dec. THE Chief
Rabbi OF Dublin said to-day
- that he was overwhelmed
with joy at the signing of the treaty
of peace. His coreligionists, he
added, would increasingly strive and
work for the success. prosperity and
The New York herald., 1921-12-08
BHARATPUR GREETS
PRINCE OF WALES
Dissatisfied Clique Leaders
in Burma to Be Interned.

BHARATPuR, British India. Dec. Z CAS-
sociated Press) s).--The Prince of Wales.
who is continuing his hunting trip
through Ratputana, arrived here to-day
The Prince was received with the same
spectacular scenes of Indian military
pomp as he has witnessed at previous
stopping places, the natives of Bharat-
pur showing great enthusiasm.
The New York herald., 1921-12-08
POPE CONCRATULATES
KING AND DE VALERA
Settlement Makes Profound
Impression in Berlin.

LONDON, Dec. ASSOCIATED Press)
messages Of congratulatIon have been
rrnt BY Pope Benedict to King George
and Eamon de Valera for the part they
played In the Anglo-Trish agreement
according to despatch from Rome to-
sav TO the Central News Agency.
BERLIN, Dec. THE succe ssful issue
or the Irish peace negotiations created
o profound impression here.
The Tdgebidtt says every friend OF
humanity must heartily congratulate
both the British and the Irish. This
newspaper considers that Premier LLOYD
George won n great personal triumph.
The Frcthcit describes the agreement
ps a great step forward In the solution
OF Great Britaln's most difficult dones.
1ic problems.
The New York herald., 1921-12-08

RANGooN, Burma, Dec. 6.--Speal<ing
In the Legislature to-day. Lieut. Gov
Sir r. II. Craddock condemned the ef-
forts of what he termed "a dissatisfied
clique TO organize a boycott on the
occasion of the visit OF the Prince of
Wales by means of intimidation. He
announced that in order to prevent n
recurrence OF the violence which oc-
CURED during the stay Of the Prince In
Bombay II had been decided to intern
the leaders Of the movement here.
The New York herald., 1921-12-08
TITS Going to Succeed Beyond
Our Fondest Hopes He
Tells Red Cross.
BAN ON WAR rs FORECAST
President Says American Con-
science Radiates All Over
World.

Special Despatch to THE NEW YORK HERALD.
New York Herald bureau,
Wa shin gton. ID. C.. Dec. Z.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-03-23
SAYS RAILROADS HAVE
TOUCHED BOTTOM

That there has been a slight improve
merit in railroad traffic in the last two
weeks. particularly in general conmodi-
ties, and that from present Indications
the extreme bottom OF the rail slump
has been reached and that Improvement
should be noted gradually from now on,
is the opinion of T. De Witt Cuylcr.
chairman of the Associat ton OF Railway
Executives who returned yesterday from
Chicago. where he was a. witness before
the United States Railroad Labor Board
in the problem of wage reductions. now
UP for its consideration.
Personally said Mr.. Cuyler. u feel
that the roads have touched bottom. !
am not as pessimistic as some railroad
men. or course even though the i'm
provement continues as anticipated. It
will probably not be sufficient TO Offset
the deficits which have been established
in the first quarter. We cannot expect
d boom, but we can expect a steadily
increased traffic as the season opens Up.
"Slnce the roads cannot hope to over
come their deficits with wide increases
IN traffic there is only one other way
in which they can meet charges, and
that is by the readjustment of wages
ard other measures of economy which
now are under consideration
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-03-23
MARINE WORKERS
STRIKE THREATENS
Individual Agreements to Be
Repudiated by Unions, Say
Labor Leaders.

IN spite Of the fact that tie majority
OF the marine workers employed By the
railroads operating In New York harbor
have signed agreements to accept the
proposed reduction In wages. labor
leaders declared yesterday that the
unions would repudiate these individual
agreements and reject the proposals.
One leader, Fred A. Gainard. secretary
or the American Ocean Licensed Off
GERS Conference. said that the situa-
tina, the unions probably would en-
deavor to force a strike of employees
working on oceangoing tugboats within
twentyfour hours.
.The conference has decided" he
said. ITO give every assistance to the
Marine Engineers Beneficial Associa-
ton IN tho enforcement of the wage
cards which the ocean coastwise tow
boat owners are trying to reduce twenty
five per cent"
Capt William Maher. head OF the
United Association Of Masters. Mates
and Pilots. attended the meeting OF
the conference and said afterward that
his organiza ton would take the same
stand as taken by Grainards associa-
tion. The masters and mates will do
exactly as the marine engineers do
In the matter of reduction in wages.
he declared. and are prepared to back
the marine engineers to the limit He
also asserted that the captains and
pilots employed by the New Haven
have rejected the new wage proposals.
and that similar action has been taken
by the employees Of the Philadelphia &
Reading
A committee of the United Brother
hood OF Maintenance OF Way Employees
and Railroad Shop Laborers of the Lee
high Valley Railroad informed the rail-
road officials yesterday that they would
not agree to a reduction in the wages Of
this class or employees. This announce
ment was made by 2. l.. Enke, chair
man of the committee, who said that the
employees would submit their grievances
10 the Railroad Labor Board for settle
ment. lie declared that the proposed
wage reduction was unlawful.
On the other side OF the wage con-
troversy Henry Joyce, chairman OF the
ayers Association. said yesterday that
all Of the workers on the marine equip
ment OF the Laclzawanna Railroad have
agreed to accept the reduction and that
an agreement has also been made with
the workers of the Lehigh Valley, with
the exception OF the lighter captains.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-03-23
CUMMINS PLEDGES
DEEP RAIL INQUIRY
Says Public Is Entitled 10
Know Facts Regarding Poor
Income Showing.
specidi Despatch to Tup NEW YcsK HnnALp.
New York Herald Bureau,
Washington. ID. c., March 20.

gpeciai Despatch to Tup NEW YcRK HnuALp
New York Herald Bureau,
Washington, ID. c., March 20.
Something must be done to cut the cost
OF railroad operation In the United States
and the public should know all OF the
facts IN regard to such operation during
the last year. in the opinion OF Chairman
CummIns OF the Senate Interstate Com
merce Commission. writing In the Ma
,ior's Business. the publication of this
Chamber OF Commerce OF the United
states. The Senator reiterates he will
ask searching investigation OF railroad
operation by his committee ss soon as
the extraordinary session of Congress
begins. Citing his reasons for the In
vestlgation, the Senator said:
Present operating expenses are too
high Both Congress and the public are
interested In knowing the reason. Civ
ing all he weight which can be given to
the diminished traffic, II Will not account
Tor the negligible net income which the
-ear will show Neither win It suffice TO
say that critical comparison OF the rail-
road performance for the year just clos
Ing with the railway performance under
Federal control ls exceedingly favorable
10 private mana cement
Cuced is that IT Is costing the railroads
too much money TO earn the money
which they are earning This may be
due Of course. to misnanagement or In
efficiency. or 1t may be due TO the axces-
sive cost Of material and supplies, OF to
unreasonable compensation paid to those,
from president down, whose labor OPP
crates these roads
'If the railroads are to survive and
render the service which the people OF
the country must have the question !
have proposed must DO answered II
must be answered speedily, wisely and
Justly. II will be found. ! think that
the answer does not lie In the main with
additional legislation. but In the prompt
and fair administration Of existing law. =
Senator Cummins points out that
knowing the Increase of something like
s5 per cent in railroad rates which be-
came effective about the first of last
september the railroads as a whole show
q very small net operating income.
while many of them have not earned
he cost OF maintenance and operation.
TT is obvious that rates should not
be increased: If for no other reason than
that another general advance IN rates
would probably diminish rather than en-
large the net railroad income There
are, therefore, but two ways In which the
. CT income can be advanced First, by
an Increase In the volume of traffic with
out corresponding increase In the cost
of maintenance and operation; second.
tv reduction In the cost OF niainten-
ance and operation"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-03-23

between the Big Five packers and their
union employees.
The principal events OF the day In
cluded conference between Secretary
Davis and representatives of the en-
ployees. consideration of the matter at
the regular Tuesday Cabinet meeting
and separate conferences between Mr..
Davis and the packer representatives
and between the Labor Secretary and
the employees delegates. At the close
Of the last conference Secretary Davis
announced that he would continue his
meeting with the employees represen-
tatlves at Q 80 o'clock tomorrow morn
ing.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-03-23
PEACE WITH PACKERS
rs BROUGHT NEARER
Employees Said to Haze Con-
coded a Wage Cut.

WASHINGTON. March 22.--Prospects OF
peace IN the packing industry were
understood to be brighter tonight than
al any time since Secretary Davis.
acting at the direction of President
Harding and with the assistance OF Sec
retaries Hoover and Wallace. began
hts efforts at mediation In the dispute