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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-06-01
MANNING GIVEN LIFE
TERM FOR ASSISTING In
DEATH FARM MURDERS

Covington, Ga, June 1.-Clyde
Manning, the negro farm boss on the
John S. Williams plantation in JAS.
per county, was found guilty of muir
der late yesterday in connection with
the death of Lindsey Peterson, one OF
the eleven negroes alleged to have
been killed on the farm a few months
ago. The jury was out thirty-five
minutes. Manning was sentenced
to life Imprisonment.
E. Marvin Underwood, employed by
a group of Georgians to represent
Manning, made motion for new
trial and Judge John B. Hutchinson
fixed the hearing for July 80 at De-
catur.
Williams. already convicted, also is
seeking new trial
Under Georgia law Manning could
not have been held accountable had
he been able to convince the jury he
killed the men through fear of his
own life and the defense based its
case on this while the state sought
to show the negro was a willing &C
complete.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-06-01
START ON
VOYAGE TO LIVERPOOL

New York. June Eleven hundred
members CT Rotary Clubs in the
United States and Canada were pas
sengers on the steamships CarOniL
and Campania which began voyages
'oday to Liverpool. They will attend
the twelfth annual convention of the
International Association of Rotary
Clubs at Edinbourgh, Scotland. June
IL to Is. The meeting will be the
first held outside the United States.
King George is the patron ard it was
expected he will attend some OF the
sessions.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-06-01

IN TIE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT
OF FLORIDA, POLK COUNTY-W. Y
CARTER IR. VS. ESTELLE CARTER -
DIVORCE ORDER FOR PUBLICATION.
NOTICE TO ESTELLE CARTER
You are commanded to he and appear at
the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for
Folk County. Florida, at Barlow. Florida. on
The Fourth day of July, 1921. same being I
rule day of said Court, to answer Bill Of
Complaint exhibited there against you. else
the aegSeion of said Bill will be taken as
confessed by you true. and Il tecree pro
confesso entered against you for want Of APP
poarance.
1t is further ordered that this order be pub
lished for four weeks next prior thereto in
the Lakeland Evening Telegram
Witness my hand and official seal at Bar
tow. Florida this the FIRST day of June \. d.
1921. j. ID. RAILERS0N.
sos Clerk Circuit Court
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-06-01
FOR CITY COMMISSIONER

! h"rpby announce my candidacy
!nr reelection as city commissioners
from ward No. 1, promising that il
favored with the suffrage of the cleo
:ora will continue TO render I'M
eidsh and Whole-hearted service on
nnh@ii of Lakeland and OF the people
lj NY ward. Ny record is open to
public scrutiny and will show that i
nave tned To properly fulfill the trust
and confidence reposed in me by my
friends o. j. POPE.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-06-01

LOST-A black leather receipt and
card case between Lakeland
and Eagle Lake bathing pavilion
via way of Barlow road Contained
name and address. also several Ma
sonic receipts and A c. L. annual
pass. Finder please return and re.
ceive s. reward. West North street
phone 1874 Green. Harry r. Brush
STRAYED-Small gray mare, 5 years
old, so reward. Notify c. f. James,
or Marshal Hampton at Plant City.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-06-01

Guiding six years as county commits
siouer from this district meets with
oar approval, shall appreciate your
vote. j. c. SWINDELL:
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-06-01

;
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF POLK COUNTY
FLA. IN CHANCERl III ER H. GROVE
vs. THOMAS N. ARGAI.L. ET AL-BILI
To QUIET TITLE. ETC.
II is hereby ordered that the defendants
i"hn 7. Malone, {. NJ Malone. !. f. Ma
iaae IIuXlaH n Barnum. Thomas VI. Argall
HuSSic Harmon, Annie Webb Minnie Brown
T. NJ Torrcncc, and Edaarrnn Rogers y
Latch. and each of them appear TO the bill
# complaint in the above cause at Barlow. Fla
II the 18th day Of July. 1921. and lhat as To
said defendants this or.er shall he published
orce each week for T. consecutive weeks in
he Lakeland Evening Telegram a newspaper
published in and of general circulation in
six county. Florida.
IL IS further ordered that all parties claim
ing an interest in The lands 10 which relic,
Is Sought in ilC above CaUSo io-Wit: Lot -"
IN Block 4 Of Orange Park Addition 10 Lake
aud in Polk County, Florida. whether claim
ing by. through or under Lorehzo u. Palmer
cceaScd. o. Sarah C. Mahonc. deceased. on
Thomas Malone, Gcrcase. or ot5cvis,
1npea" to the i'll Of complaint in The abo,
cruise IT BlrtoT Florida. on tlc LIST day g.,
thrust. 1871. same being a rule duv. and Ma,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-06-01

WANTED-A job of cleaning up Of
fees after z p. m. Good service
guaranteed. Get me at Myrick's
Department Store. Call for Grady
Gibson
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-06-01

WANTED-To do your roofing and
repairing, build you a new house,
remodel, repair or build your adj
dition. Phone 484 Blue. Call for
Cooper.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-06-01

WANTEDAA 1--WE or six room resi-
dence. modern close in, unfurnish-
/. ed. for one year. See Mr.. Hender-
son, care Success Furniture Co.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-06-01

lathing to do, seven
cents for cypress, s. cents for pine.
Work guaranteed. Apply to A. d.
Joined, 900 N. Dakota Ave.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-06-01
WANTED

WANTED-Small young gardeners
mare and young Jersey milk cow.
Must be bargains. Phone 226 Red.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-06-01
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING BRINGS RESULTS

FOR STOCKS AND BONDS
FOR SALE-Hanson Motor Co. Stock
Finances force me to sell $50 shares
common stock. Will split to suit.
Make me your best offer. Address
Hanson Box No. care Telegram.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-06-01
FOR CIV COMMISSIONER WARD :

hereby announce that am a can
aidatc ion tity commissioner from
Ward .. II NV past recnrd Of tMenlN-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-06-01
LAKELAND SANITARlUM
State Bank Bldg. Corner, Main St
and Tennessee Ave.

D3. F. r. HANNA
Physician and Surgeon, President
DR.. n. GRACE 3. HANNA, Secretary
Handles medical and surgical cases.
maternity service. Separate depart
ments for private diseases OF men
and women and administration of
COS. Baths, Electric Treatments, mas
sage, chiropractic treatments. este
opathy diet etc. Free auto service
day and night. Phone 391.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-06-01
ESSIONAL CARDS

w. A. STANLEY
Physician and Surgeon
Rooms > and 3, Kentucky Building
Phone 20
LAKELAND. FLORIDA
FRANK H. THOMPSON
Abstracts
Automobile Tags Marriage Licenses
Land Papers Drafted
Room 2. Dickson Building 8 Fe
ROOM 2 DICKSON BUILDING
E. D. GRAY
CONT RACTiNG, HOUSE MOVING
And Heavy structures, Handling
Machinery and Smoke Stacks
Especially
1901 NORTH KENTUCKY AVE.
DR.. C. C. WILSON
Practice Limited to ElccGr;c Therapy
Office Deem 4 Bryant building
Rooms s. . and 10
Lakeland. TIA.
Or. j. P. Getzen Dr. J. w. Kutrow
7, 8, 6 Bryan Bldg. Lakeland, Fla.
Special Attention Horse ami Mule
Given to Dogs dentistry
Vaccination Of Hogs a Speciality
DIP. A. (. CLINE, v. S.
Lakeland Fla
Calls Answered Day or Night
Wilson Bros Stable Office Poae no. n
40 N. Mass. Ave. Res. 59i
DR.. SARAH {. WHEELER
Osteopath
Munn Annex, South CT First National
Bank
LAKELAND. FLORIDA
w. S. Irwin, D. o. S.
Special Attention Given To The
Surgical Removal of Teeth and the
Cleaning Up of All Diseased Area so
Necessary TO Health
PBOPHYLANIS
Also Sanitary Rcmovale Bridgcwork
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-06-01
MISCELLANEOUS

CANDY MAKING business. Start at
home Everything furnished. Men
women. $50 weekly. Bon-Bon Co.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-06-01

FOR SALE-tTwo story nine room
residence, almost new, on large cor
ner lot, large oak trees shade in
the highest section of city, has two
two-room apartments, separate en-
entrances, gas, sink in kitchen,
which their rent has netted per
cent on investment, outside of my
five room apartment which l have
occupied. A bargain to one who
wants a good home investment. See
owner in the home 400 N Tenn,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-06-01

WANTED-To rent house close in.
See V. H. Holder, care of Wheeler's
Barber Shop.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-06-01
Eo3 CITY COMMISSIONER

Very respectfully,
L. c. FLANAGAN.
New-York tribune., 1921-01-29
Butter, Cheese and Eeps

Butter-Receipts were 7.saa nac,,.
Creamery. higher than extras 9sS plbeSIses lb 5cas
syc 81 score extras 81 score 4sMc; irsta 30 to
4s@45c; seconds. sa to 81 score. sseS4ic::
lower grades. 32@34c; unsalted. hfehe,,
than extras. 63@63hc; extras, 5a@5sHc:
Ilsrs, atorse &c; seconds, IS s@42c; held or
45h @4shc: frsts, 41@ s5c; seconds. s2S
4oc; lower grades 28 030c: Danish casks
I5esh t1,s T. ay@49 Nc; state dairy tubs, finest,
mon "a q 70 fair G go9d to prime 4l@47e
hrsts. 2s@3oc; seconds. 24@26c; lower
grades 22@23c; packing stock, current
make, No 2Sh @24c; No. 2. 2ac; lower
vSa,e SCh,eesemReSeipts n; were 27e boxes. State.
sials; Gals pound nd s7h @2sc fan made.
.oMc; ..aas. average snr as, run 22h @24c; lower
FL sssass zo9sSSo twins hed speeias
consin, held flats. 26@28c; held twins. 95Ss
&c: single Daisies, held. 26h 027c; double
hs,a passes; ss held; 2SA@27ci young Americas
specials. 171a @2oc; prime to choice, 800
17hc; fair to good, 12@1iHc: lows
grades, l0c.
Exgs.,Receipts were 17.14o cases. Fresh
&c. rsts aHsen sso extra
dha;e. dhtrties. No. !; $40 sSc: checks fair It to
cnolce' dry: 60161c; refrigerator, fair to
Good. gesdiv S44g53e; 4S; state. Pennsylvania and
&c: extra mesIern arats hennsry whites. extras
gathered whites firsts to extra firsts 80 90 g
&c; &c; 1.e 1nder grades, 57@s1c: pullets. 65g
Srst &C; Fscinc coast white. extras, s6c: extra
nrsts' 64Qb5c; frsts, 63c: under grades 61
Western ana Southern Gathered ID wSit"s Sins1
SW1ssssc; Wsptssn state he Pennsylvania and nearby
gathered brown and mixed colors' graSsd
extras. CSC; hrsts to extra hrsts 60662c
New-York tribune., 1921-01-29
Petitions in Bankruptcy


The following petitions In bankruptcy
we're filed yesterday in tho United States
District Court:
first Street, on behalf Of three creditors;
involuntary. Liabilities. $4,000. and as
S9 BoYER 81 OIL co. INC. vegetable oil
and oil products. 25 West Broadway; VOL
pntary. uni ary Liabilities. s7o,a2s, Of whith
assets. .s5s.o61. of which s5.7S6 represents
debts duo in open accounts, $45,118 other
personal son n preepe5ty g HdS 4S7s unliauidated
and securities.
Receivers in Bankruptcy
The following receivers in bankruptcy
We're appointed yesterday by Judge A. NJ
LEVINE & L1cHTENsTE1N-Joh l..
Lyttle temporary receiver for Levine G.
Lichtenstein. mems and boys clothing
slz ,dTnn BTroadway, with bond Of $1,000.
bagh receiver for tho Boyer OH Co. Inc.
oil products, rs West Broadway, with a
bond OF $4,000.
Schedules in Bankruptcy
The following schedules In bankruptcy
were filed yesterday in the United States
SAMUEL HANDELMAN, furs 144 West
claims, s13,4ss secured claims and s4e.17o
notes and bills, and assets unknown. ex-
tools. etc. $So5 bills, promissory notes and
securities. and s44 cash on hand.
HARRIS WINOKUR. silk underwear. 90
West Fifteenth Street. Liabilities, $10312
all unsecured claims, and assets, s2,28o,
Of which $500 stock in trade and
PARVER-EILI4 & CO, Inc, waists, 20
West Twenty-second Street Liabilities.
s30.l13, of which $25.830 are unsecured
claims. $4,000 secured claims and s2,10o
notes and bills and assets OF $1,000, of
which $4,000 are stock in trade, SA,106
debts due on open accounts and SG,59S
property In reversion, remainder trust, etc.
JOSEPH SCHECHTER Liabilities,
$b.291, all unsecured claims. and assets of
$521. OF which 5000 are stock in trade and
$50 machinery, tools, etc.
w, WALTER RoWMAN, leather goods, Al
s., ,406. all unsecured claims and assets
of s1.7oo, OF which $500 are stock in
trade and $50 deposit of money In bank.
JENO S. FRIEDMAN. Liabilities of
$77,4l2, OF which $62.412 are unsecured
claims and $4,000 secured claims, and
assets unknown.
New-York tribune., 1921-01-29
Buying Now Best Thrift
Plan, Plea Of Business
Campaign to Stimulate Saving
Opposed by the National
Prosperity Bureau

The recently organized National
Prosperity Bureau has taken open issue
with the Thrift Committees plan for a
nationwide thrift movement.
The executive committee Of the
prosperity bureau, which has for its
immediate object campaign to en-
courage immediate buying as a solu-
tion of the unemployment and business
stagnation problem, is preparing let
ter to be sent to the Thrift Committee,
outlining its opposition to the thrift
movement.
"The business men of America" said
Arthur Freeman. director of the Pros
perity Bureau, $50 far as we are able
to test their views, are fatty opposed
to any campaign that will tend to stim-
ulate stinginess and extra savings dur
ing this period.
"The National Prosperity Bureau
recognizes thrift as defined by Theo-
dore Roosevelt; namely, common sense
applied to spending;' but it adds that
it is common sense to buy now
with industry out of tune for the
moment and unemployment variously
estimated at between 100000 and
100000 men, many business men have
told us that it is not clear to them
why the country needs to be further
educated along thrifty lines. The saw
ings bank records show that the peo-
pie last year put away more than 40
per cent more savings than during any
previous year."
New-York tribune., 1921-01-29
Monetary Value of Business
in the Federal Reserve
District Only Slightly
Below Figures for 1919

In money value, the merchandise
sold over the retail counters in New
York, Brooklyn and outlying towns Of
the Second Federal Reserve District
last month, which included the bulk
Of the holiday shopping period, was 1.6
per cent less than in 1919. In view Of
the lower prices. says the Federal Re-
serve Bank in its monthly business re-
view, the volume in quantity of mer-
chandise must have exceeded the
Christmas shopping of 1919, which set
cember in New York and Brooklyn fell
below 1919, to the extent of about 4 per
cent, but elsewhere in the district an
increase of 6 per cent over 1919's fig
ures was made.
"Retail trade during the month of
January" says the bank, "was marked
by the annual midwinter clearance
sales, which assumed greater impor-
tance this year because Of the wide
spread expectation of unusually large
price reductions. The belief was general
that immediately following the holi-
days merchants would begin in earnest
the work Of liquidating stocks, prior to
inventories, which are now taking place
in most Of the large stores. Sales were,
advertised shortly after the first of the
wear, and reductions in prices were
made on all articles in stock the whole
sale prices Of which had declined. Mer-
chants report that their volume OF
business compares favorably with that
of last January, and that the process of
liquidation of stocks is progressing.
During January there were large
numbers Of out-of-town buyers for re-
tail stores in New York markets. In
creased buying has not been due to
change in attitude on the part of mer-
chants but rather to necessity OF flll-
ing in depleted stocks. Many Of the
orders placed have been for spring
merchandise, in which changing style
makes necessary renewal OF STOCKS at
the beginning of each season. For
staple merchandise there has been
fairly large number Of small orders
the total Of which has been substantial
enough to cause many manufacturanS
plants to resume operations"
A table showing sales, stock and or
der comparisons between 1919 and 1920
for department stores in this district
is published by Che bank. Sales show
q steady dropping off, month by month
from May on, during last year, COM
pared to the year previous, with q
Slight upward reaction in October ana
November.
"In the Interpretation Of these. fig
ures," says the bank, sit should be
borne in mind that they are in terms
of dollars and hence reflect price
changes, as we'll as changes in volume
Of retail trade. The diminishing per
centages for net sales from May to Sep
tember reflect in considerable measure
decreased prices from month to month
in 1920, and rapidly rising prices IN
the months of 1919, with which 1920
New-York tribune., 1921-01-29
Favorable Report of
Gem Sales for 1920

Dealers in precious stones and semi
precious stones are of the opinion that
the volume of business done last year
exceeded that Of any previous normal
year. A leading dealer in precious
stones, except diamonds, asserted that
1920 was banner year in his company.
Sales, he said, showed an increase Of
IL per cent over 1919, which was re-
garded as a year of unprecedented
business.
Some dealers in New Jersey also ex-
perlenced good year. Increase in
business over 1919 averaged about Is
per cent. However, most dealers re-
ported 1920 sales to be 25 to 30 per
cent under 1919, but in excess of sales
in 1918, or preceding years.
Chinese jade and aquamarine, were
popular with buyers last year. and,
in the opinion of dealers, will BE-
equally as popular this year. Eineralds
for flexible bracelets and sapphires
also sold we'll.
A leading dealer asserted that the
nrice Of stones had been reduced about
33 per cent. This reduction, he said,
was reflection of the decline in
guilder exchange and also of the re-
duction in the cost IF labor which had
been made. He believed that the pre-
valling prices would remain firm.
New-York tribune., 1921-01-29
Wheat Continues
Slightly igh Higher;
Prices Unsettled
Fluctuations Cover a Wide
Range, Recovering From
Lowest, but Failing to
Hold at Highest Point

Price changes in the wheat market
were erratic, and although at one time
they showed gains Of 2A to 8 cents
from the previous close final quota
tions were one cent net higher to n
cent lower. Sentiment was much divided
and the trade was completely puzzled
by numerous conflicting statistical re-
ports. The statement by the Depart
ment of Agriculture indicating q sur
plus in all positions in the United
States on January of 100000 900
bushels, compared with 417,o0O,OO0 last
year, was considered bullish on it's face
value. Leading statisticians, however,
were inclined to question the accuracy
of the figures, and late in the day a
large Chicago commission house had a
message from the Department of Agri-
culture to the effect that the figures
published did not include wheat used
for seed or fed on the f1rms.
Fprelgn countries Manifested but
little interest in the ma. Ket, and pri-
vate cables from abroad intimated that
some. sort of a concerted effort was
being made to restrict buying opera
tions probably with the view of in
fuencing prices.
In the local cash market No. hard
was quoted at $1.94 and No. 2 mixed
durum $1.89 C. i. f. track New York
to arrive.
The range Of prices:
New-York tribune., 1921-01-29
Cotton Receivers
From Slight Drop
On Foreign Tone
Depressing British Views
Cause Early Reaction;
Switching From March to
May Weakens the Former

Tho disappointing character of
Liverpool trade advices and continued
liquidation of March contracts were the
features in the cotton market yester-
day. The latter was accompanied by
the later months, which ruled relatively
steady during the entire day, rejecting
a more or less general theory that they
will eventually sell at considerable
premiums.
Such ideas are based upon q belief
that the cotton brought here for de-
livery this month will remain in the
local stock and prove q weight in
maturing contracts. March sold off to
1925 yesterday and closed at 14.48,
with the general market closing very
steady at decline of "a points to an
advance of points. =.
Thursdays buyers were evidently
the Liverpool market and the Man
chester news. One of the private
cables received here said that Liver
pool was lower under Manchester SELL
ing in the absence of spot demand, and
a. other said that mills in the Black
burn district of Lancashire would
close indefinitely.
In addition, the early decline was
prompted by reports Of a less active
demand for cotton goods in the do
mestic markets. Sales Of print cloths
at Fall River for the week showed a
considerable falling off.
Declines of Is points at Dallas and
Fort Worth and of so points in the
nominal market at Baltimore were
Southern spot features. Middling
quotations now range from 1900 to
14.50 in the markets where any bust
ness is reported.
The local market for spot cotton was
q"'et and Is points lower at 14.75; no
sales were reported.
The range Of prices:
New-York tribune., 1921-01-29
Business News
December Retail Sales Here
Gained in Volume, Says Bank
Chidren's Garments
In Strong Demand

A period Of concentrated buyine
has appeared in the children's rar.
ment trade, according to Jesse Her6
Of Stern, Heinemann & Herff, man.
ufacturers, giving producers sufficient
business to operate their factories a.
full capacity.
"Orders that normally would have
been placed in November and Decem.
Der, said Mr.. Herff, yesterday, "are
being placed now. AS result, spring
producing is being compressed into
about half the usual period. In addi-
ton, we are getting orders from re-.
tailers who normally purchase this
month.
"The lower prices have stimulated
business, and in some lines, such az
children's coats, orders actually az.
ceed those of last year in the volume
of merchandise. Prices are about
one-third less.
"The distinctive feature Of the sit.
uation lies in the fact that CON.
sumer purchasing has been sustained
all through the depression"
New-York tribune., 1921-01-29
Few Large Failures
Losses Not Severe Enough for
Bankruptcv. Belief

Business men are calling attention TO
the relatively few large failures this
month as proof that the calamity
howlers. who predicted widespread
commercial embarrassment during tho
current month, particularly in the re-
tail field, were wrong.
What has happened, in the opinion
Of a leading business man, is that
losses have been severe, but not severe
enough to cause complete failure. "The
working capital of many firms with
whose affairs / am familiar" he said,
"has been seriously curtailed. in some
cases as much as so per cent or more,
but the firms are still sound and SOL
vent. A business capitalized at, say,
100000 last year, may have reduced
ITS working capital to a mere $4,000
thls year, but this is still long way
from complete failure"
New-York tribune., 1921-01-29
Irregular Trend
In Quiet Trading
On Outside Market
Early Strength Is Followed
by Reaction ON Profit
Taking and, Easier Tone;
Independent Oils Dull

An carly show Of strength on the
curb market was followed by q re-
action on profit taking sales yesterday
and thereafter the trend was irregular,
with an easier tone noticeable.
Pennsylvania Railroad 61a per cent
bonds were traded in on when issued
basis before their transfer to the Stock
Exchange and moved up to 100ss in
brisk demand, = substantial premium
above the Offering price. A slight re-
action followed. however.
Independent oils were dull. Mara
caibo continued in good demand, how
ever, and scored gain of more than
a point at 19A. Carib Syndicate re-
acted, however, after a firm showing
and lost y at 10N. international
Petroleum, Simms and Salt Greek were
fairly steady.
Intercontinental Rubber eased OFF
fractionally, but United Retail Candy
regaiaed fraction at 8A.
New-York tribune., 1921-01-29
Stimulating Chinese Trade

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S.--The Dyer
bill for incorporation Of tax exempt,
companies to promote trade with
China was indorsed to-day by SecreH
tary Alexander as emergency legisias
ton. ?
American trade in China should be
placed on an equal footing with for.
eign competition it is forced to meet"
said Mr.. Alexander in a communics-
ton made public by Representative
Dyer. 1--WE are making strenuous
effort to support our merchant marine
and we should make a similar effort
to build up our business in China thAs
the United States may benefit by de-
velopment Of its resources"