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The Washington herald., 1921-04-19
New Conference of Allies
To Decide German Penalty
Premiers to Convene in Paris Soon to Receive
New Proposals From Teutons,
Reports Indicate.

"feeler" said to have been puk out
by Germany, which amounts to a
proposal that Germany take over
the American aiebts, England would
voice no objection, IL is understood.
France, on the other hand, wouId
be certain to object because France
is seeking maximum reparations
from Germany and at the same time
hopes for American concessions on
the war loans of the United States.
While the foreign office denies
there is any connection between the
mobilization of the civilian volun-
teer defense force in England and
the reparations situation, other au-
thorities- point significantly to the
fact that there are already approxi-
mately 100000 reserves under arms
in Britain. In addition to those al
ready under arms, several hundred
Thousand have volunteered and may
be called up.
Troops Not Pledged.
While these volunteers are not
pledged to serve overseas or in Ire
land. it is pointed out that there is
nothing to prevent wholesale vol
unteering for overseas service by
the already modified force in case
of necessity.
accepted only former service men
and veterans whose records were
carefully Investigated. The defense
corps, in addition. Is pledged to
ninety days service. By using
equal number of regulars might be
A4 AV,N,v II
Held O. Threat.
It is felt that the existence OF
such a near-wartime army-though
mobilized for domestic purposes
may prove a great moral argument
with Germany. The board Of trade
explains that the continued re-
cruiting is merely precautionary In
event OF the outbreak of disorders
in the mine fields. but at the same
time others point significantly to
the fact that, regardless of whether
the army thus mobilized Is used,
1t is in existence. and the Germans
know II.
In the house of commons today
Lloyd George added his warning to
that given by Premier BRAND OF
France. that Germany will be fur
ther punished II she does not fulfill
the terms of the peace treaty.
Germany has defaulted in repa-
rations. in disarmament and in the
trial of the war guilties.' and no
explanation has been offered" de-
clared the premier.
IF no other proposals are sub
mitted, II win be imperative for
the allies to confer, In order to take
further steps to force compliance
with the conditions OF the treaty.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-19
"The Kid" Survives /.
Crisis in Sickness

NEW YORK, April 1s.-Jackie
Coogan. co-star with Charlie Chap
lin In "The Kid" passed the crisis
In his illness today and is now out
of danger. IL was announced.
DR.. Jesse S. Heiman. who attended
the young actor all night. said he
was weary until the crisis swas
reached. but later color came into
his cheeks and he slept well.
Many friends of Jackie called to
inqnire about his condition. Among
them were Babe Ruth and Buster
Keaton.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-19
Orders Chicago Mails
Protected With Guns

CHICAGO. April Is.-Postms ster
william B carille this afternoon re-
ceived oficiaI instructions from
Postmaster General Will HAYS 70
arm with revolvers and shotguns all
the. employees in his Jurisdiction es-
sential to the protection of the mail.
The order stated that 200 shotguns
and revolvers would arrive here tc-
night and that a school for employees
in the correct manner Of handling
firearms should be Instituted at cncc.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-19
BRITISH IN IRELAND
KILL 3 OF OWN MEN
Especial Cable to The washinston Herald
and Chicago Tribuns.) 49,.

especial Cable to The Washtnfton Herald
and Chicago Tribuns.) .-s.
DUBLIN. April lS,-Three auxil-
iaries were killed at Castle. Connell,
County Limerick. today when two
parties OF auxiliaries. mistaking
each other for Sim Feiners. opened
fre against one another.
Three auxiliaries in civilian
clothes were drinking in a hotel
when another party drove up in an
automobile and rushed the building
in search for rebels. Both parties
took the other for Sim Feiners.
Dennis Donovan, the owner of
the hotel, after, the battle. was
AIKEN outside and shot dead for har-
boring rebels. After the mistake
was made the soldiers apologized to
Mrs. Donovan. .
-r (Copyrirht, fo2l.)
The Washington herald., 1921-04-19
GENERAL FACTORY
SHUTDOWN FEARED
FROM COAL STRIKE
British Trade Board Sees
Scant Hope If Present
Conditions Last.
Especial Cabs to washinston Herald and
unitsd Nsvs)
By A. Z. JOHNSON.


LONDON, April 1.-THE averting
Of the general strike appears to have
been little more than a moral vic
tory for thesritish government.
The Board of Trade is out with a
prediction Of a general Industrial
shutdown within two weeks If pres
ent conditions continue.
This will be caused. the Board of
Trade predicts, by the depletion Of
coal reserves. Thus, it will be seen
the coal miners, who still persist in
their strike with q doggedness that
dehes distress, will have gained.
after all the objects they had in
mind when they temporarily enlisted
the triple alliance in their tight.
RaiInen Threaten.
Unemployment is increasing due
to the loss to date of II, 900, 900. tons
of coal production caused by idle
ness and damage to the mines. The
railway men of South Wales, closely
sympathetic with the miners of that
country, incensed at the action of
the triple alliance in Withdrawing
from the fight, are advocating re-
consideration of the, vote and much
talk is heard in favor of a railway
mems strike to begin Wednesday.
The prospects OF breaking up the
miners federation are diminishing.
Herbert Smith, acting president of
the Yorkshire Federation, the most
independent component body OF the
greater federation. declared fatty
that his men would not secede.
James WinstonE president Of the
South Wales Federation. reaffirmed
the determination of his followers
to obtain the national pool of mine
profits and the contingent wage
scale, their original objectives. even
though the fight must be waged in
poverty and suffering.
Union Funds Exhausted.
Regular union funds are exhaust
ed. but the other organizations of
the labor party are contributing as
literally as they can to the war
chest" The Ripley Industrial
Council. for instance, is lending
$4,000 and similar councils are
raising relief funds.
District meetings of miners con-
tinue daily in the affected districts
and the tenor of all speeches is
against surrender. 30
The Industrial situation is critical
as the end Of the reserve fuel
stocks comes into view and still fur
ther restrictions on the use of coal
are expected.
The House OF Commons accorded
the coalition government a vote of
confidence on its attitude in the coal
strike crisis. 201 to -. this eve
ming. The vote came about on the
direct question of approval of the
approximation for the maintenance
Of the emergency defense force.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-19
Japs Alleged to Seek
Money Control of China
Especial Gable to The Washington Herald
and Chicago Tribune,) -

=
PEKIN, April 1S.-Persistent re-
ports circulating in weIl-informed
circles here indicate that the Jap
anese financiers who hold loans of
the Chinese government are trying
to form a commission of members
of creditor nations to supervise the
finances of the government. It is
declared that Japanese diplomats are
attempting to obtain the concur
renee of Great Britain and the con-
tinental nations to the plan.
The Chinese government is snow
faced with the necessity of paying
foreign obligations, amounting to
$500, 100000. At present the Officials
show more concern over the s20.-
100000 that is due the military war
lords and civil organizations. Con-
ditions indicate that unless the un-
occurs the government will
face bankruptcy soon.
(cepyright. 1911
The Washington herald., 1921-04-19
Especial Cabs to w.sAinston Hsr,ld.)

(bpeotal Cable 70 Nashngton deraio')
LONDON, April 1s.-A conference
of allied premiers will be called
soon, probably in Paris. to receive
such German reparation proposals
as may be made. and determine
whether they can be accepted, 1t is
stated at the foreign once.
. In event of rejection of the Ger
man proposals, further penalties
will be considered That Germany
will submit a new reparation prop
osition between now and May l is
held certain, and It is anticipated
that II will be in such form as to
serve as q basis for negotiations.
The prospect of American partici-
patton in the next reparations con-
ference will in no wise influence
the entente policies, 1t is stated. II
America should approve of the
The Washington herald., 1921-04-19
Girls Mother Shoots Man.

GREENSBURG, Ind, April 1s.-
Because, she alleged. Patrick Dar-
mody, rs, had talked about" her
daughter. Goldie. aged 1s, Mrs. Cora
Wiley shot and probably fatally
wounded him.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-19

BERLIN, April 1s.-The allied
reparatisns eommissien has or
dered the German government
to remove the Reiehsbank's
s2oe, ,ooo, go reserve Of gold to
Coslens, held By the Americans,
or Cologne. hsId sy the British.
before May I, n = ssarantee OF
payment Of the treaty obiiga-
Hons. The government, IL In un-
dersteod, has decided to refuse
to comply.
The deeisioa apparently does
net contemplate outright eonfs-
cation OF the gold. which is bat
Q fraction Of the amount due
on May 1.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-19
wsr Emerrency Measure.

The Ball rent act was designed as
4 war emergency measure to pro-
ect Washington tenants and has
seen treated. more or less. as a
scrap of paper" since June 2. 1920.
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The Washington herald., 1921-04-19

coSTINUED on FACE roUR,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-08-10
TREVINO SHOT In
DEFENSE OF HONOR
Killed General Jose Alessio Ro-
bles Because the Latter Had
Called Him a Coward
tHy The Associated Press)

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 9.-General JAG
into Trevino calmly admits, according TO
Excelsior, this afternoon, that it was the
defense of his military honor which last
night caused him to shoot and kill Gen
eral Jose Aiessio Robles.
General Trevino, who is being held by
the police after his voluntary surrender,
declared, according to Excelsior, that Gen
eraI Robles, holding the rank of general
Of brigade, publicly criticised his superior.
General Trevino is general of a divis-
ion. He, according to the paper. charges
that in addition, General Robles had as
serted that he was coward. having re-
fused to fight a duel Enmity between
the men was of long standing.
Newspaper accounts of the tragedy to-
day agree that General Robles was riding
in an automobile when another machine
containing General Trecino and four
companions drove up. A fusillade Of
shots followed, killing General RObles,
who was found with his hands on the
wheel.
General Trevino then drove tc his home,
according to these accounts, arranged his
personal affairs and delivered himself to
the authorities.
The incident has caused much excite
ment here and today the crowd of people
was so dense around the jail in which
the prisoner is being held that a carbon
of troops has been stationed there to pre-
serve order.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-08-10
REMEMBERS LITTLE
OF WHAT OCCURRED
NIGHT OF SHOOTING
Mrs. 0benchain Declares She
Became Dazed Immediately
After Shot Was Fired.
DOESN'T CARE WHAT
BECOMES OF HER NOW
Denies That She Visited Burch
in His Rooms at a Los
Angeles Hotel.
tsy The Associated Prsssl

Los ANGELES. Califs Aug. 9.--AIrs
Madalynne obenchain, divorce. held
as material witness in the mysteri-
GUS Staying of j.. Belton Kennedy.
whom she intended to marry, said that
she did not care what happened to her
and again professed her love for the
victim Of the assassin's shotgun.
II don't care what they do" she said.
'I don't care what happens to me. I
thought too much of Mr. Kennedy and
was too much shaken by the loss OF
him to think about myself"
Mrs. obenchain declared that she
had summoned Arthur c. Burch, of
Evanston, Ill, who was arrested at
Las Vegas, Nevada, while returning
home to Los Angeles, only through a
desire to have a friend visit the city.
''My regard for Mr.. Burch was en-
tirely platonic," she added,
Burch, who is in Jail on a charge OF
suspicion of murder" Kennedy, Ralph
obenchain, former husband of Mada-
Wnne and Mrs. Obenchain. all were
classmates at Northwestern University.
Evanston, Ill.
Mrs. obenchain previously has said
that she was allowed a divorce 50 that
she could marry Kennedy. Burch's
wife, who is a daughter of Bishop a.
Quayle, Of st. Louis, Instituted di-
vorce proceedings some time ago. She
has the custody OF their four year old
child.
Describing incidents in connection
with the shooting of Kennedy at his
cottage, Mrs. Obenchain reiterated that
she saw two men in the bushes. near
the house, adding that she believed
they We're foreigners"
They passed close 10 me as they fled
after the shooting and 7 could see thew
were tall, dark and shabbily dressed"
she said. Il heard a voice Just a min
ute before the first shot was fired
which was strange and sounded for
eign. could not distinguish the
words"
After the first shot was fired. she
said, she screamed and that Kennedy
cried out: Good night. Madalynne,'
Then a second shot was fired, she said.
the men fled, and she ran to Kennedy.
took his hand and said:
'Belton, speak to me: for Gods sake.
speak 70 mo-"
Finding he was inanimate she ran
for help. she said ct have been III and
in daze since 50 ] cannot tel vou
what has happened or what I have told
the officers" she continued. 'T only
know that 7 have lost Bolton"
Asked If Burch eaad authority from
her to use the name aNTY O1,o-,.E,of.,st
when he rented the automobile the
night of the slayiag." Mrs. Obenchaiu
replied:
'T would not give any answer that
would reflect on Mr.. Burch."
She denied she visited Burch in his
room at q local hotel although srves,s
gators declared she had been identified
as a woman seen there with Burch.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-08-10
FATE OF SCHOONER
BE DECIDED TODAY
Decision to Be Rendered in Case
of the Henry L. Marshall,
Seized as a Smuggler.
(8y The Associated Press.l }

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-Action to
be taken by the government in the case
of the British schooner Henry L. Mar
shall, recently seized as a liquor
smuggler off Atlantic City, N. j., may
be decided tomorrow at a conference
between District Attorney Hayward, Of
New York, and Attorney General
Daugherty.
Mr.. Daugherty said today he was to
confer with Mr.. Hayward tomorrow on
an important matter, the nature Of
which was not disclosed, and that if
there were further developments in
the Marshall case they would be dis
posed of. Mr.. Hayward has been in
to libel the ship for forfeiture
in the New York courts, if the evil
dence justifies such a step.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-08-10
ALL COUNTRIES ARE
READY TO HOLD The
DISARMAMENT MEET
No Objection Raised to Holding
the Convention on Armis-
tice Day.
WASHINGTON is NOW TO
SEND OUT INVITATIONS
Question Arises Who Will Rep
resent This Country in the
Proceedings.
t5y The Associated Prss..)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9-Unanimous
agreement on Armistice Day, Novem-
Der II, for the opening of the disarm-
ament conference was reached TODAY
in the informal negotiations among
the powers that are to be represented.
Japan, the last of the participants to
give her consent, informed the state
department through the American en-
bassy at Toxic that she would glad
ly accept" the American suggestion tn
begin the conference on the third
anniversary of the cessation of the
world war.
Thus the assembling of the delegates
here on a day definite becomes an as
sured fact, although the diplomatic
formalities require that there be now
a formal exchange of invitations and
acceptances. The invitations are ex-
pected to go forward from Washing
ton without delay, and officials believe
that prompt replies will hasten the
negotiations into their second phase
a consideration of the list of subjects
that are to be discussed around the
council table
1t is the expectation that the inyi-
tations viii be brief in text, stating
in the broadest terms the general pur-
poses for which the United States has
called the powers together. The date
and place of meeting will be named
in the communications and it is not
unlikely that there also may be a sug-
gestion that each nations delegation
(continued on Pase Three.)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-08-10
Final Argument Laid Before
Senate Finance Committee
Yesterday.
DR.. KILLHEFFER MAKES
A POSITIVE DENIAL
Says That Industry Has Not
Been Developing Under War
Time Restrictions.
(ny rhe AssoeIated Pressl

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-Final argu-
ments for and against a dye embargo in
the next tariff law were laid before the
senate finance committee today, ending
another long fight waged over the plan
which has recurred in congress four diff
ferent times sincethe war The commit
tee plans tomorrow to hear members of
the tariff commission on American valua-
tion provisions of the Fordney tariff bill
and then to determine whether the two
propositions shall be recommended to the
senate.
The case of those supporting the em-
barge was concluded by DR.. E. H. Kill
heffer, a chemist associated with one of
the larger dye making concerns who said
the committee was confronted with, the
alternative of assuring a dye industry by
means of an import ban or allowing it TO
be dtsroyed by foreign competition. Ruin
would come, he added, unless restrictions
were provided, adding that German dye
manufacturers recently had told him while
on a visit there of their intention to de-
feat the ambition of American dye makers
to establish a great industry here. They
did not intend to permit American man
ufactureers to impair their world -advan-
tage, he said, the Germans had informed
him.
y
had been developing in the last two years
under war time restrictions, contending
that the conditaion of uncertainty as to
when the protection would end had held
off new capital and expansion. He added
that to make the industry able to meet all
comers it should have a five year en-
barge. The original provision in the pres
ent bill was for three year ban.
On the other side of the question,
George Deming.' of Philadelphia, repre-
senting the Association of Hosiery and
Underwear Manufacturers, contended that
there was a danger confronting textile
makers. If they were compelled to depend
on American dye manufacturers for their
supplies. They could not sell products, he
added, which lost all semblance of colors
once they had been laundered. Such a
he continued, eventually would
result in American dry goods houses GO
ing to foreign lands for their stocks.
Mr.. Deming also described to the COM
mittee treatment, which he said, had
been accorded dye users by the war trade
section of the state department which has
jurisdiction over dye import licenses.
Some Of these cases, he said. could be
construed in no other way than gross
or favoritism." ...
Arguments advocated by the dye
makers seeking an embargo that theirs
was a key industry We're attacked by
Earl j. w. Ragsdale, former lieutenant
colonel ordnance, who is credited with
the conception of the Edgewood MARY
land) arsenal. Mr.. RagsdaIe asserted
that as head of the explosives desk'' in
the war department during the war he
had been given only patriotic co-opera-
tion'' by the chemical industry. He ex-
pressed the belief that it's leaders did
not realize then that their business would
last after the war or heir Rlans would
have been different.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-08-10
UPPER SILESIAN
PROBLEM SOLVED
France and England Have Come
to Terms for Settlement
on the Boundary.
(ey The Associated Press)

PARIS, Aug. IN. BRAND, French
premier, announced to the supreme
council this afternoon that the British
prime minister, Lloyd George and he
were in agreement in principle upon
the Upper Silesia boundary and that
it remained for the experts to draw
tile exact line which would be on a
basis of giving equal value to tae
votes cast in the recent plebiscite
whether Polish or German and whcth-
er in mining, Industrial or rural town.
ships.
The members of all the delegations
feel sense of relief tonight that the
thorny ENHANCEMENT which has been
threatening to wreck the peace Of Eu-
rope, has been solved by the spirit of
mutual conciliation and good will
which the French and British pre-
n.iers displayed in their private mee1-
ings on Sunday and Monday night.
The belief is held here that Poland
and Germany will accept the settle
ment, although grumblingly, and that
if disorders should break out they will
be suppressed by the allies.
In the meantime the council decided
not to send allied reinforcements TO
Upper Silesia. France had desired to
dispatch additional troops to that ter
ritory, but when the question. came
before the council the British and
Italian delegations voted against it.
General Lerond, head of the inter-al-
lied commission in Upper Silesia had
urged reinforcements as a precaution-
airy measure.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-08-10
CONFERENCE is HELD
WITH THE PRESIDENT
BY G. 0. P. LEADERS
Decide TO Abandon All New
Taxes Suggested by the
House Committee.
NO RAISE IN POSTAGE
AS WAS CONTEMPLATED
Cut of $52O.0OO, 900 in Govern
ment Expenses Also
Agreed to.
(Hy The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-Reduction OF
approximately 5000, ,000. 900 in taxes and
$500, 100000 in government expenditures
this fiscal year were agreed upon late to-
day at a conference between President
Harding, Secretary Mellon and republican
leaders OF the house. including members
OF the ways and means committee.
Specific tax reductions on which it was
announced agreement was had. included:
Repeal of the excess profits tax, retro
active 70 last January l. $450, 900 900.
Repeal of one-half Of the transportation
tax, effective next January 1, $3.50, ,000,- :
600.
Repeal OF the higher income surtaxes,
retroactive to last January 1. 800. 000. 900.
Repeal of the so-called nuisance and
clothing luxury taxes, $50.Oo0.O00.
An an offset against this cut Of s72o.-
00no GOO 1t was agreed to increase the in
come tax on corporations by probably 2h
per cent, instedd Of per cent as here
tofore proposed. effective January /, to
yield an additional $685. 900, 000
Decision was had, 1T was said, to aban-
don all new taxes suggested to the house
committee last week by Secretary Mellon.
including a license tax on automobiles, a
bank check tax and an increase of one
cent IN the first class postage rate. Re-
pubiicans OF the ways and means commit
tee are 70 Saeet tomorrow to draft new
revenue bill on the basis OF the revisions
agreed upon and leaders said 1t was hoped
10 have It ready for a conference Of
house republicans next Monday. Hope
l.r its passage by the house on August
20 was expressed.
a Under the agreement reached at the
kwhite house conference government ex-
@penditures this year would be reduced
from the previous estimate OF $4,554 ,oO0,-
300 to 81. .035, 600, 900 and the income from
internal taxes would be cut from SO,
$50, 600. 900 to SO. 075 900. The total income
from all sources was estimated at 81, OBS. :
100000. including s37O,OO0.OOO from Gus
toms, 90.000.000 from miscellaneous
sources, including $4,000 900 more than
heretofore estimated on the sale of war
salvage and S1O0,000O 900 additional from
back taxes.
Cuts in expenditures proposed included
$3.50 600. 900 for various government de-
partments and agencies. and s170. 900. 900
on account OF the public debt. Depart
mental outs included $50,0000 900 war de-
partment. 500, 100000 navy department,
300. 900, 900 shipping board. S25, 00O, 900 in
the estimated payments of s545, 900, 600 to
The railroads.
The S170, 000,0 600 previously estimated as
necessary to retire war savings securities
and Pittman act certificates will be taken
care OF through refunding operations, it
was stated, the treasury retiring these
securities by borrowings In the open mar
ket.