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Evening star., 1921-08-26
Japan LABOR HEAD
ASKS GOMPERS' AID
Wants Representative Put on
Commission to Session
on Disarmament.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ATLANTIC CITY. August 26.--Bunji
Suzuki of Toxic. leader of the Japanese
labor movement. has cabled Samuel
Gompers. president of the American
Federation of Labor. that 1t will be
difficult to get the Japanese govern
ment to place labor representative
or it's commission to the disarmament
conference at Washington.
The message, made public today by
Mr.. Gompers. urged him TO ask the
American government to convey to the
Toxic authorities his proposal to have
labor representative on the Japanese
commission.
"Will work upon your proposal, but
think realization hard" said Suzuki's
message. please prevail upon your
government to convey your wishes to
japanese government"
Suzuki's cable was in reply to one
sent him by MIR. Gompers. July 20,
urging him to endeavor to prevail upon
the Japanese government to have labor
represented on the disarmament cons
mission. Mr.. Gompers also sent q
letter explaining the purpose of hav-
ing labor represented and suggested
the labor delegates confer on other
labor matters of International impor-
tance during the conference.
The invitation to the japanese labor
leader is similar to those sent to the
heads of the labor movement In Great
Britain. France and Italy.
Evening star., 1921-08-26
EXCEPT TO PROPOSED SITE
FOR TUBERCULAR SCHOOL

In Joint communica ton sent To
the Commissioners today. the three
civic organizations of Petworth ex-
press their views on the proposed
placing of the new school for tuber-
cuiaf Children near the existing
tuberculosis hospital. in the vicinity
of 18th and Upshur streets
The resolutions are from the Pet
worth Citizens Association, the Pet
worth Woman's Club and the Pet
worth Home and School Association.
and read:
That communication be sent to
the board of education and to the
Commissioners of the District of CO.
lumbia. informing them that while
the people of the Petwerth COM
munity do not care to protest against
the placing of school for tubercular
children west of 18th street, near
Cpshur street. they feel that the
PSYCHOLOGICAL effect of locating
school of this character in such
proximity to the tuberculosis hospital
would be detrimental to the chill
dren.
That the residents of Petworth
wish it clearly understood that they
do not desire this action to be con-
strued as establishing a precedent for
locating in this vicinity of COM
munity of contag ious disease insti-
tutions.
THAT it has been observed from the
records of attendance at the tubercu-
lar school that large percentage of
the children come from the southeast
and northeast sections of the District
and il is the belief that the selection
of the proposed site for the new tu-
bercular school would work a hard
ship upon the residents of those CON-
munities through having to send
their children such long distances to
this school.
"It is further the desire of this COM
munity to impress upon the District
authorities the importance of con-
serving the remainder of this tract of
land for the proper development of
the Junior High School. tosether with
necessary and deirable recreational
facilities for the school. as well as
the community. which is now totally
devoid of playground accommodations
for its children"
Evening star., 1921-08-26
PRESIDENT MAY OPEN
LABOR DAY BALL GAME
Is Invited to 'Toss" the Sphere to
Field at Police Relief Benefit
Engagement.

President Harding may toss the ball
to the field at American League Park
on the occasion of the Labor day
game between teams of the Home
Defense League and Police Depart
ment for the benefit of the police re-
lief fund. a fund for the Immediate
relief of widows and children of
deceased policemen.
Maj. Harry l.. Gessford. superintend-
ent OF police. this morning appeared
at the White House and left Presi-
dent Harding an invitation to attend
the game. The invitation was de-
livefed to Private Secretary Christian.
who handed 1t to the President.
1t is hoped by the District Com
missioners and Maj. Gessford that
the President will accept the invita-
tion. Members of the cabinet and
others in official life also will be in
vited to attend the game. 4 box
has been reserved for the President
and family, and provision also has
been made for others who are exp
ected to accept Invitations.
In q message to the department
two days ago Iiaj. Gessford urged
that every effort be made to have the
ticket sales reach $4,000 by tomor-
row. Sales prior to yesterday totaled
10,9l6. while yesterdays sales amount
ed to us. making q total Of 1851.
Evening star., 1921-08-26
Turkish Claim Of Victory Held to
Re Premature.

By Cable to The Star and Chicago Daily News.
Copyright. 1921.
CONSTANTIEOPLE, Turkey, August
a6.-Since August II the battle which
the Greeks call the last of the present
campaign has continued without
definite results.
Since Saturday the Turks have been
the Greeks are silent there is reason
to believe that the Turkish cry of
victory is still premature.
Since the beginning Of the second
offensive the Greeks have been ad-
vancing within loop formed by the
one in the middle with three divi-
sions. the one on the south with one
and the one on the north with two
divisions. The Turks. who were taken
by surprise. hastily withdrew all their
troops and only detachment of
cavalry is trying to oppose the cross
ing of the river On August IS the
Greeks broke the Turkish resistance
At Hadjikaie near Sakaria, while on
the 18th the northern column occupied
Sarrubaes fifty miles from Angora.
Turkish divisions failed. and since
August 40, according to the Turk
ish communicate, the Turks have
been making a counter offensive try
ing to throw the Greeks back across
Sakaria.
Al the same time the northern
Turkish group, commanded by Mou-
hedid Pasha. resumed its attacks.
starting at the Kedts -Isnid line and
on Saturday going beyond the Billed
ifk- -Yemikeuy line toward Eskishehr.
violent fighting continues along
the entire front without either side
gaining an advantage. Through Rus
sfan Intervention the Angora gov
ernment has agreed to accept the CO.
operation of Enver Pasha, who is
fh6 fa1i =,
front, These men are supposed to
proceed directly to the front with
out stopping at any towns. Enver
himself will not be permitted to go
to Anatolia until the end of hos
tilities. The troops which crossed
the frontier on August 19 are COM
manded by his brother, Nouri Pasha.
Evening star., 1921-08-26
PREDICTS FREE IRELAND.

Stressing the persistency which
the Irish have shown, in contend
ting for them independence. : and
predicting ultimate success in their
long fight for Justice. Thomas J.,
Donovan addressed an open-air meet;
Ing Of the Abraham Lincoln Council
Of the American Association for the
Recognition of the Irish Republic, at
gath and K streets. last night.
Charles N. Wheeler, former war
correspondent, discussed the Irish
question from the American viewpoint,
while Gpattag Kerens spoke OF atrec.
titles in Ireland A delegation OF
wounded veterans from Walter Reed
Hospital was In the audience.
Evening star., 1921-08-26
COSTELLO POST LEADS
IN ATHLETIC EVENTS
Wins Majority Of Decisions at Le-
gion Reunion, Chesapeake
Beach.

Vincent B. Costello POST romped
away with the majority of athletic
track meet of the District Depart
ment of the American Legion. at
Chesapeake Beach yesterday, winning
The Evening Star trophy for the re-
lay race and the Washington Post
trophy for the team scoring the
naires. veterans of other organiza-
tions. wounded men from Walter
Reed and other local hospitals, and
relatives and friends were at the
until late at night. numbering alto
gether. as estimated by William F.
Franklin. chairman of various events,
several thousand.
to the 'buddies" who were killed in
battle, led by Chairman franklin,
while all the legionnaires and their
friends bowed their heads, not raising
3hsm Rsna unt the aHse nn,sa s.asss sa Naval
Country. 'Tis of Thee" Mr.. Franklin
then introduced Walter Bruce Howe,
vice commander of the District De-
partment of the American Legion.
Mr.. Howe in turn introduced the
Gen. William Mitchell of the Army
Air Service was the first to speak, fol-,
lowed by Commissioner Cuno Ru-
dolph. who paid tribute to the boys of
w
Haiiantly in the war; and also the citi
zcns of the National Capital. who SO
heartily hacked the boys. Maj. Leon
Frazier, assistant to Col. Forbes of
the veterans bureau, said that the
old war risk organization was dead,
and along with it, he hoped, all gov
ernment red tape-at least. that part
that had to do with compensation.
This announcement met with many
cheers.
Messages were read from Secretary
DENLY and Gen. Pershing, who were
unable to be present. Among other
prominent officials who were present
were Commissioners Oyster and Kutz
and Mai. J. B. Wainwright, who was
sent to represent Secretary Weeks.
John L. Smith. a soldier patient at
Mount Alto Hospital, won the prize
automobile.
Jimmy Kelley, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Kelley of 613 1 street north
last, won the price for being the best
all-around baby.
The executive committee in charge
of the outing consisted of William B.
Franklin, chairman; Charles w. Swan.
vice chairman; L. H. Horton, secre-
tary and treasurer: Tim Jordan. Joe
Fitzsimmons. Paul Ford, Frank l..
Psaohman. John Ashman. John
Epreckelmyer. L. P. Randall. George
Fox, George Fraley. A. ]. Boland. Will
liam Medelley. Miles W. Nell and Joe
Weinberg.
Evening star., 1921-08-26
SEE ULTIMARE PEACE.
Irish People Sure Negotiations Will
Be Continued.
BY WILLIAM II. BRAYDEN.

BY WILLIAM II. BRAYDEN.
BY Cable to The Star and Chicago Daily News
Copyright, 1921.
DUBLIN. Ireland. August 26.-De
Valera's no to the British proposals
is far from being a direct negative
and recognizes that there is a great
deal of room for further argument
ply to the dali only a fresh stage in
the negotiations ending in peace.
Beginning with an apparent non pos
sumus refusing anything short of a
republic, Sim Fein has now reached
the stage of admitting that it would
senting copious arguments that it
cannot really afford to.
The contention is that Lloyd
Georges six conditions unnecessarily
limited the freedam possessed BY
sngad colonies nEi,isy Eysry condition % is chai:
control. even for civic purposes: the
Limitation of the Irish territorial
forces-all are declared inconsistent
with colonial rights.
These, however, are academic argu-
ments not greatly interesting the
voters.
But the provision for compulsory
free trade with England affects 80
per cent of Irish business. and though
q trade war is improbable the ques-
tion is one on which all Irishmen
desire freedom.
Don't back Ulster and we can
reconcile it without force" is the
Sim Fein argument, These considera.
tions represent the Sim Fein posi-
tion as stated by itself. They gave
Lloyd George the opportunity ef
breaking of II he wishes. but there
is confidence here in his patience. He
can meet many of their points with
out sacrificing English or Ulster Sc
curity. The truce will continue.
Evening star., 1921-08-26
REJECT BOARD RULE
FOROvERT|ME PAY
R. r. Employees Regard Sub
stitution for National Agree
ment "Unjustified."
By the Associated Press.

BY The Associated Press.
CHICAGO. August 26.-Rules gov
erning the payment of overtime rates.
promulgated by the United States
Railroad Labor Board last week to
sIpplant the overtime rules Of the
national agreement covering shop
crafts employees. were rejected as
"unjustified" by conference OF
regional executive boards of the rail-
way employees department of the
American Federation of Labor today.
letter was sent today to all locals.
conveying the results of a three day
conference just concluded.
BY no conceivable line of reason
ing. the letter said, can decision
222 (the labor boards rules decision)
be Justified and this body declines to
accept it
UniOn Members Warned.
All union members were warned.
however. to remain at work until
further official action is taken by
union officials. The letter advised
that IL was considered best to wait
until the labor board had issued sub
ssftute rules for the entire national
agreement before taking a referen-
dunn vote en- the matter.
MeanWhlle, however, the letter ad-
vlsed the men lin time of peace to
prepare for war"
ihe seven rules announced by tn.
| poaro last week cover payments for
! overtime Sunday and hclidays 4
number Of radical changes were made
and labor leaders declared the ne,,
! rules would materially affect the
earnings OF shop employees.
DfsaPprOved by Wharton,
A o. Wharton, labor member of the
| board. and former president of the
railway employees department, Amer
icah RECREATION of Labor, published
long dissenting opinion, in which
ne refused to sanction the majority
decision.
Evening star., 1921-08-26
WELCOMES FOOD.
TEACHES Revolt
Soviet Russia Greets U. S.
Relief Workers by Proclaim
ing World Revolution.

BY the Associated Press.
MOSCOW, Soviet Russia. August 20,
via Reval. - The soviet government
officials are preparing to receive the
first installment of the American re-
lief administration workers who are
due here the latter part of this week
to relieve the suffering from the FAM
inc.
Meanwhile. the Tverskaya. once the
principal retail business street OF
Moscow. is newly plastered with fresh
posters in English. French, German.
Italian, Scandinavian and Russian:
calling on THE workers OF the World
to unite" and abolish international
frontiers" and announcing that Rus
ton"
View of Foreign Minister.
George Chitcherin, soviet foreign
minister. in conference with the Near
East Relief Commission here yestef-
day voiced the expectation that tne
activities OF the Hoover relief orRanl.
zation in the Russian famine als,lio' ',
would lead to the removal of pre1u
dice between the American and Rus-
sian peoples"
"In addition to its humanitarian
side and salvation. it VIII bring 70
the millions of children doomed 10 ule
American relief work In Russia Will
furnish an opportunity to break down
the wall of calumny as to conditions
in Russia. which so long has es-
transed the friendly peoples, M
Chitcherin continued.
''The Intelligent and serious-nihdeu
class of Americans coming into the
country as relief workers. travelling
all over and seeing what Is going on
with their own eyes, Will be apie 70
determine themselves as to the truth
or falsity of the stories spread ABOUT
Russia.
False Statements Alleged
They will see. as you have seen,
that eorpses are not hanging about
the streets of Moscow, nor are there
any starving people eating dead
bodies here, as some accounts Wouiu
have Americans believe.
The work of feeding the starving
is very American thing, but II Is
no more American than being fair
minded The contact with all kinds
Of Russians all over Russia. formed
by the Americans on relief work, VIII
normally, without any effort on our
part, dispcl the cloud of calumny
about Russia. which has gathered during
the years of our enforced isolation.
CROPS RUINED BY PESTS.
Evening star., 1921-08-26

not change our position because it is
fundam entally sound. just the mo-
ment We get off that fundamental
rock of right and Justice We have no
case whatsoever. No fight can be
made except on that rock and on that
rock we shall stand"
Mr.. de Valera proposed Arthur Grif-
nth. founder of the Sim Fein as vice
president and minister of foreign az
fairs and reelection of the other
ministers. and the dali so voted.
Hall Crowded With Spectators.
An hour before the time set for the
session the floor and the galleries of
the chamber had been filled with an
aSsemblage that was more represent
ative Of the country districts than the
city. The deputies, each of whom had
been given ten tickets. had distributed
them among their constituents, this
bringing in spectators in large num-
bers from the rural districts. 1t was
noted that many of those present
the buttonhole denoting that they
were speakers of the Gaelic langua1e.
Representatives of the clergy were
more numerous in the audience than
in previous audiences at sessions OF
the dali. as also were women. but
there were few familiar faces to be
seen. Maud Come Mcbride. whose
husband. was executed in 1916, occu-
pied prominent seat, She was ac-
companied by Mrs. Charlotte Despard.
sister of Lord French. the former lord
lieutenant.
No Applause Permitted.
The audience again was warned not
to applaud except when the deputies
many apparently found 'difficult to OBJ
serve. The portrait Of .Parnell had
been placed In q more prominent p6Si-'
tion over the speakers chair, whore
it could be seen by virtually every one
in the hall. 1t faced the deputies as
they walked down the aisle TO the In
closed space between the audience
and the speaker, and looked down on
the members. as they deliberated sen
peace terms exceeding anything
Parnell ever hoped for.
Members of the Irish republican
army directed traffic In the street out
side the Mansion House. acted As
ushers in the hall and assumed all
rSss wasa noad in svs sny sssn SasF s Ht
when speaker MacNein took the
chair on the opening session, Mr..
de Valera rendered his resignation of
himself and the cabinet. Then Johp
McKeown, who recently was releas3d
from prison after having been sem
fenced to death. proposed Mr.. de Va
lera as president of the Irish republic,
first in Gaelic and then in English.
None, he said. had shown such ability
to beat our ancient foe" He had
beaten them both in battle and in
diplomacy. Mr.. McKeown asserted.
Richard Mulcahy. chief of staff of
the Irish republican army, seconded
the nomination.
Today" he said, "we say with boy
ish delight. 'Eamonn de Valera is our
leader"
Lord Mayor O'Callaghan Of Cork
support of Mr.. de Valera. and after
other speeches Mr.. de Valera was re-
elected unanimously.
Count Plunkett, who has been acting
as foreign minister, was named as min
lister of fine arts.
Evening star., 1921-08-26
CAMP INTERESTING SIGHT.
Determined Marchers Move on
Without Confusion.

RACINE. w. Va. August es tby
telephone to Pittsburghl,-The 1000
or more men who are marching from
Marmet to Mingo county in protest
against Gov. Morgan's martial law.
broke camp here soon after o'clock
this morning and took the state high
way to Madison. They said they ex-
pected to reach Peytona. a village OF
900, in time for their midday meal.
The camp, which spread around this
little town. through the Indian Creek
valley, was alive bright and early. ana
Ssmprss which hsa disS down sna aur,ag r,sG
prepared their breakfast. There was
no haste, but each group moved as
though II had specific instructions to
get under way with all possible speed.
!, M.rchers Reform Line.
The vanguard, far up Indian creek
from Racine, was In motion early, but
it was about 8 o'clock before the main
body of marchers was on the move.
There was still no apparent leader. hut
ttons of the camp who appeared to
have the direction of certain numbers
OF men. These they formed into a
ragged line. and as the parties to the
west of them took to the road they
fell in behind. 1t was estimated by
observers tHdI tuG 6iklIc WOuiN
be emptied by 10 o'clock. not counting
the stragglers who were still coming
along the road from Marmet, but in
diminishing numbers This was taken
to indicate that the last reinforcements
had arrived, and from now on. barring
desertions. the marching body would
be as it was when 1t left Racine.
Inquiry among the people Of Racine
developed that no thieving had been
reported, and there were no REPORTS of
shooting at the camp, The men who
would discuss the movement said they
were in earnest and proposed to carry
out their project.
From All Sections Of State.
When questioned regarding reports
current here that Gov. Morgan had
asked for federal troops, they pro-
feased ignorance of what the state
and national authorities were doing.
but 1t was said that several couriera
had reached the camp over the Mar
met road late last night and early
today.
It was said that while the men
come from widely scattered sections
of the state there were some entire
local organizations in the line, and
these were acting under the orders
of their officers. ::
From Marmet. whence the march
Evening star., 1921-08-26
CROPS RUINED BY PESTS.
Army Of Grasshoppers, Ten Miles
Wide, Raids Russ Fields.
By the Associated Press.

by the Associated fftss
MOSCOW, Russia, August 26.-An
army of grasshoppers. ten miles wide.
has swept from Novorossisk, on the
Black sea, to the grain belt of Rus
sia, destroying what little rye was
left in the famine regions. according
to Albert A. johnson of Farmingdale.
n. Y. chairman of the near east re-
lief, who has arrived in Moscow
from Tiflis. Transcaucasia, by way Of
the famine region.
He left Tiflis August 16 to investi-
gate the famine at first hand. to-
gether with F.. A. Yarrow, director
general of the near east relief in
Transcaucasia; Paxton Hibben of In
dianapolis. John VoriS and Frank
Comes. the latter acting as inter-
prefer.
lit is absolutely impossible for Rus
sia to feed her starving" said Mr.,
johnson. Immediate action is neces-
sary for the relief of the 100000
children. or it will arrive too late"
Evening star., 1921-08-26

started shortly after midnight Thurs
day. to the Tug river. is distance of
about eighty miles. Yesterdays jour
nsy to Racine accounted for approXi-
mately ane-eighth Of the distance,
and the negotiation of one of the diff
ficult ridges of hills originally sepa-
rating the men from their announced
objective. They passed over that ridge
which is between Kanawha and Boone
counties at daybreak yesterday. and
marched through gently rolling
country to this village.
Will Meet Resistance.
II the marchers follow the public
highway traversed yesterday. they
will not encounter further formida BILE
hills until they have passed south of
Madison and on to the Logan county
border. There. il the march is con-
tinued, they will be confronted by the
Spruce Fork ridge. At that point is is
expected that Sheriff Dan Chain with
a large force Of deputies will resist
attempted entry into Logan county.
He has already stated he will not
permit the men to march through the
county.
No disorders have been reported to
the authorities here since the march
ers arrived and pitched camp A
majority of the men carried their
victuals and cooked their meals along
IAutoH Siee J"1s outoiue the lo~ IL.
A large number. however, came into
the village and freely patronized
grocery stores and restaurants.
Ignorant Of ShoOtinEs.
None of the marchers would discuss
the reported shooting to death Of two
men in tho vicinity Of Marmet early
yesterday morning. Several of the
marchers were asked concerning an
uneonhrmed report from Charleston
that negro had been lynched in Lens
creek because he knew too much"
All stated they knew nothing about
II. The marchers passed alghg the
creek on the journey here.
Evening star., 1921-08-26
RETURNS FROM LONDON TRIP,

George OTIS Smith, director OF the
geological survey. has just returned
from a trip to London. where he went
to serve as a member of the organi-
zation committee of the International
Geological Congress. DR.. Smith vis-
tied various scientific institutions in
England, whose work corresponds to
that Of the United States geological
survey. He said he had found that
such oflcial bureaus and commissions
number not less than half Q doxen.. ep-
Grating under nearly as many dir
ferent government Departmental
Evening star., 1921-08-26
FOUND DEAD IN GARAGE.
Frederick Gaines Had Feared Sec
ond Stroke-Revolver Near Body.

Frederick Gaines, about thirty.five
years old. living. at the Kenesaw
Apartment. was found dead in ga
rage at the rear of 1901 Irving street
about l o'clock today by his wife. He
was shot through the head and pis-
tol containing one empty cartridge
lay between his feet. He left his
apartment about 10 o'clock this MORN
ing to get his automobile, and when
he had not returned this afternoon
his wife became alarmed and went to
look for him.
Mr.. Gaines was appointed a mem
ber Of the board of adjustments of
the United States Railroad Admins
tration in November, 1918, and re-
manned with that organization until
his resignation. January 10, this year.
DIR. William ]. @. Thomas, who was
called after the discovery Of the body,
said Mr.. Gaines recently suffered a
stroke of paralysis and feared a re-
turn of that malady. The coroner
was notified.