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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
SENATORS DISCUSS
NAVY REDUCTIONS
TWO PROPOSALS. FOR REDUCTION
OF ARMAMENT WILL BE
TAKEN UP.
Borsh and Walsh Plans Before
Foreign Relations Committee
Administration Said to Look
Askance at Suggestions.

Washington. The proposal of an
agreement on the reduc-
ton of naval armament viii be taken
up by the foreign relations commit
tee Of the senate, when 1t will con-
slider the two following resolutions:
by Senator Borah directing the pres
ident to negotiate with Great Britain
and Japan for a 80 per cent reduc-
ton Of naval appropriations by the
three powers for five years
BY Senator Walsh of Montana, re
questing the president to name dele
gates to act with the league of nations
commission on disarmament.
From one administration source
comes the opinion that the president
sustains Secretary Daniels contention
that the only sure method of promot-
ing disarmament is through the league
of nations and that Mr.. Wilson re-
CARDS the Borah resolution as scheme
of the irreconcllables to discredlt
future processes of action. 1t is be-
lleved that the president favors the
Walsh resolution, for he notified the
league he could not appoint members
of the disarmament commission on
account Of lack of authority occasion
ed by the failure of the United States
to accept the covenant.
The Walsh resolution, however,
stands no show Of receiving favorable
action by the committee. Senator
Borah is confident that his resolution
will be reported favorably, although
there is disposition on the part of
some Republican senators to with
hold action on the measure until the
Harding administration comes in and
the new president enunciates his for.
eign policy. a .
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
FORMER GERMAN
CHANCELLOR DIES
OPPONENT OF SUBMARINE WAR
FARE AND THE MiLITARlsTs
PASSES TO REWARD.


Berlin Dr. Theobold won Beth
mann. Hoiiweg. former German chan
celior. died January after brief M
Eess. on bis estate ut HobeDfinnOw,
near Berlin
Among the most prominent actiyi.
ties OF Dr. won Beshnann-Iiollw was
his testimony In 1910 as a witness be-
yestlgating responsibility for the war.
His testimony brought out he had OPP
posed submarine warfare and had ~.
sued warnings not TO underestimate
Americas strength.
One Of the most famous utterances
during the war was that concerning
"a scrap Of paper as regarded the
treaty guaranteeing The neutrality Of
Belgium. This treaty was so charae.
terized By Won Bethmann.iiollweg dur
Ing an interview with Sir Edward
Goshen. British ambassador 10 Ger
many. The chancellor expressed his
inability TO understand Great Britalns
attitude with regard to Germany's at.
tack on Belgium
Dr. won Bcthmann- EIollweg received
prominent attention In June, 1919,
when be asked the allied and associ.
ated powers TO place him on trial In.
stead OF the former kaiser. The su.
preme council ignored his request.
pr. won Bethmnnn.Hollweg was
chancellor Of Germany from July A,
1909, TO July IA. 1917. He was sue,
ceeded by Dr. George Michaelis, an up.
polntce OF the former kaiser. II was
said Won Bcthmann.Iiollwcg was
forced ont OF office through efforts
pf the milltarlsts, headed by linden
burg and Lndendorff. largely because
~ his scrap of paper" statement and
bis admission that German Invasion
Of Belgium was unjust The former
chancellor had on several occasions
issued statements blaming the militar~
lists for the war, while previously he
had declared England was responsible.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
MoNoPoLIsTIc CONDITIONS.
Charged That Standard Oil Group
Controls Wyoming Field.

Washington. - 'Monopolistic condi-
lions" in the production, pipe line
transportation, refining and wholesale
marketing of oil from the Wyoming
fields form the subject of a report by
the federal trade commission, which
will be submitted to the United States
senate and house of representatives.
The commission finds that companies
of what are known as the STANDARD
Oil group" control 80 to 81 per cent
of the 000.000-barrel production Of
that state; that Standard interests
control 80 per cent of the pipe line
mileage, and transport to market be
tween 90 and 9S per cent of the total
crude oil production; that Standard
control extends to 80 per cent of tbe
refining capacity operating on Wyofa,
ing crude oils, and that Standard
marketing companies this year are
taking sS.5 per cent of the outnNm
the Midwest and its subsidiary
Utah oil Refining company. The
west interests in 1918 and 1918
chased and refined "a per cent
| output of the Wyoming fields, wi
exception of that which as req
Canada.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
IDAHO LEGISLATURE
NOW IN SESSION
EXPECTED THAT THE SIXTEENTH
SESSION WILL BE SHORTEST
ONE IN HISTORY.
Drastic Changes nPresent Tax Laws
Of State viii Be Considered, and
There VIII Be Large Num-
Der of Educational Bills.

Boise, Idafp.-The sixteenth Idaho,
legislature, composed Of ninety Repub-
licans and eigm Democrats, was IN
augurated in the legislative chambers
Of the new state caaitol at noon on
January 3.
At the house cauas Peter e. John
ston, Bingham comfy, was selected
for speaker by exclamation: Dave
Burrell of Ada comfy, chief clerk:
Arthur w. French of Btse county and
former service man, sannded n
France five times, was e44-.--.--.-.e.
choice of the caucus for sergeant-at-
arms. He defeated James w keat-
ing on the first ballot and 1t was then
decided to make his election unani-
nous.
l.. Il. Stamm of Canyon county was
chosen as Journal clerk; Sam Glen of
Ada COUNTY, doorkeeper over p.
Cathcart of Pocatello and G. S. Coffin
of Ada. The Rev. j. H. Ross of Ada,
Methodist minister, was erected
chaplain and Clinton A. Pease and
Myrl Cavanah of Ada county, pages.
Bertha V. Irwin, woman member
from Twin Falls county, was secre-
tary of the caucus and received an
ovation when elected, every member
standing when she took her seat and
applauding vigorously. Mrs. irwin Is
the wife of farmer and has lived in
Idaho ten years, coming here from
Kansas, where she was born.
At the senate caucus Paul A. Davis
of Ada was chosen as chief clerk and
T.. W. Whitcome, senator eight times
from Lemhi county, as majority leader.
The senate was organized with Lieu
tenant Governor G. g. Moore as presi.
dent, a position that goes with his
office.
Drastic changes in the present tax.
laws of the state will be considered
and there will be a large number of
educational bills, measures of interest
to the farmers, shippers, real estate
and automobile dealers.
There seems to be wish on the part
of members-elect to make the session
short one and to cut it in two if
| possible.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
DISCUSS FINANCIAL TOPICS.
Harding cenfers with Congressional
Leaders and Federal Officials.

Marion. Ohio,Ths conntrys flnan.
eial problems aud the problem Of cut
ling down government expenses were
sanyassed by Presldent-eleet Harding
on Friday In conferences with con-
gressional leaders and officials Of the
federal reserve board.
Particular concern was shown by
Mr. Harding In the curtailment Of
army and navy appropriations ut the
present session OF congress, and he
Esnt over that subject In detail with
N preventative Mondcll OF Wyoming,
Republican leader % the house, and
Representative Anthony OF Kansas,
chairman Of the house subcommittee,
which frRmes army appropriation
measures.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
DE VALERA AMONG
FRIENDS IN IRELAND
PRESIDENT or IRISH REPUBLIC
REPORTED TO HAVE LANDED
I'M SPITE OF BLOCKADE.
Declares He viii Resume Active
Leadership Of the .IrIsh Provisional
Government" and Press Forward
The Cause Of Insurgents

New York. Eam0Rn DE Valera,
epresident of file Irish republic has
arrived safely in ireland, Harry Bo-
land, his secretary, announced here
Friday. Bolnnd said that DE vnlera's
object IN returning 10 ireland was to
resume active leadership Of the
.Irlsh provisional government aud
press forward the cause of the Irish
insurgents He said De ynIen had
accomplished marvellous feat ia cir
cumyenting the British blockade
about ireland.
De Valera affected his landing on
Irish soIl Friday morning, said Boland
He gave no other particulars.
A message OF farewell 10 America,
dictated by Mr.. De Valera before his
departure from this country, was
made public by Mr.. Boland.
After his mysterious escape from
prison III Englapd, De Valera appear
ed IN Paris In February 1910, and a
month later was notified OF his cleo
tion as president OF the Irish re.
public"
DE Nalera's whereabouts continued
mystery until June %, 1919, when
he suddenly appeared In this country
and took luxurious suite at the
Waldorf.Astoria here to begin an APP
peal for funds In behalf OF the Irlsf
republic" He also started g.
paign TO bring about recognition OF \
republic" by the United States. He
made nationwide tour and was re-
celved with high honor Ia many cities.
His appearance In some sections Of
the country was received with con-
siderable disfayor, however, especial
Nv In the southern states. He was
greeted with both cheers and Kisses
In Birmingham Alao and was prevent.
ed from speaking In South Carolina
in Portland, Ore, his automobile was
rushed by members of the American
Legion and stripped OF its irish flags.
De Valera dropped out OF sight sew
eral times. He appeared In both Chi
cago and San Francisco during the Re
publican and Democratic national con.
ventions, but failed 10 obtain lnclu-
sion In the platforms OF an Irish recog-
milton plank.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
ENERGY Of RIVERS
TO Be DEVELOPED
IMMENSE POWER PLANS FOR THE
WEST PLACED BEFORE
COMM ssioN.
Applications on File Contemplate the
Development In Utah and idaho
OF Millions OF Horsepower for
Public Utilities Purposes.
Washington. Examination of the
r. the federal water power

washington, - examination OF tHe
PC the federal water power
oil, consisting OF the secre-
.,. - OF the interior, agriculture and
war, shows that the application Of the
which already has received some pub
llclty, contemplates the possibility OF
a dam 1000 feet high In the Colorado
river, The application, however, Is
merely for authority to send engineers
FOR the applicant company into the
upper reaches Of the Colorado river
to make careful surveys to determine
First, the feasibility and possibility
OF the power scheme the applicant has
in contemplation.
Second, its cost and the amount and
character OF the work that must be
done.
Among other applications before the
commission are those Of:
The Utah Power 4 Light company
for preliminary permit to develop
q, 800 horsepower at Soda Springs,
Lava NaTows and Mink river power
projects on Bear river, the latter pos
sibly being divided into two plants for
public utility purposes.
The Idaho Power company, for a
preliminary permit to develop G6000
horsepower at Upper Salmon Falls of
the Snake river for public utilities
purposes, and another to develop
$4,000 horsepower at Twin Falls, on
the same river. for similar purposes.
Maps accompanying the application
for a preliminary permit by the
Southern California Edison company
are sketched from maps of the United
States geological survey, the work of
which agency has been largely sum.
married. by the report of T.. O. Ia Rue
ON Colorado River and Its Utiliza-
tlon," published In 1916. The appli-
cant company indicates belief that
by erecting a dam In the canyon of
the Colorado near Lees Ferry, just
below the mouth of the Paris river In
Arizona, and about fifteen miles south
% the Utah-Arlzona line, the structure
to be approximately 1000 feet In
height, water can be backed up In the
Colorado river and Its tributaries
above that point for distance OF
about 500 miles.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
APPROVAL GIVEN MINING ACT
Measure Extending Time Limit Signed
by President.

Washington. The bill extending
for six months the time in which 1920
assessment work on mining claims can
be done was signed December 81 by
President Wilson.
Under the old law the holders of
mining claims would have been re.
quired to complete S1o0 worth of
work on their claims by midnight De-
cember 81. The time Is now extend.
ed, but holders Of claims must file
notices with county recorders, setting
forth that they claim exemption un.
der the bin, which became effective
with the presidents signature,
Hundreds OF mining claims In the
west are affected and the holders had
flooded senator's and representatives
from that section with kilograms In
quiring what action was to be taken
on the measure.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
caruso Nay Never sIna Again.

New York. The word that the op.
,ratiee world has been fearing ever
hnee Rnrico Caruso was taken down
yiib an attack Of pleurisy came Fri.
las night IL was that the worlds
opmost tenor. the man with the 81.
10000 voice. win not sing again this
eason The query naturally suggest,
ID itself In some minds. will the tenor
Her be able to sing ngain on the sans
llane that has marked his meteoste
Areer in the worlds operal
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
sask gmpIeYses May s,rlks.

Madrid. Complications ia the finan-
.ial situation Of Spain are threatened
~ the bank employees. which are con-
sfnplatinE a general strike, which may
g called at any moment. Large NUM-
,ers Of tise employees recently formed
syndicate and presented demands TO
De employers. who Ia several in
stances refused to receive the petitions
md indicated that members OF the
yndlcate would be discharged.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
RESERVE BANK NUMBERS GROW
Annual Statement Shows Increase of
Capital Paid in by Members.

Annual Statement Shows Increase of
Capital Paid in by Members.
westinghouse Holdings by federal
reserve banks of paper secured by gov
eminent war obligations declined from
nearly 81, 800, 100000 at the opening of
the year to 81, 141 100000 on December
81, said the annual review by the fed
eral reserve board "At the end of
the year." it added, "out of total of
2,7191 millions of discounted bills
about AZ per cent was composed of
paper secured by United States war
obligations, against 81 per cent of a
total of 2,231.1 millions held ON the
first Friday of the year."
Increases in capitalization of exist
ing member banks and accessions of
new members were responsible in part
for an increase in the paid-in capital
of the federal reserve banks during
the year from S74 to $50 millions.
This corresponded to an increase of
over All millions in capital and sur
plus of member banks.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
WILL LEAD PARADE IN AUTO
Tradition to Give Way to Progress in
inaugural Parade.

Observation-Disclosures will give
way to progress next March A, when
Warren G. Harding, as the new presi-
dent of the United States, heads the
inaugural parade up Pennsylvania
avenue. Announcement was made
Friday that Senator Harding had de-
cided to use an automobile for his ride
from the capitol to the White House
instead of carriage, the type of con-
veyance used by every president, with
the exception of Andrew Jackson,
since the Inauguration of Thomas JEFF
ferson,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
Offer to Reduce Wages.

Chicago, Representatives Of the
5000 persons employed by the Pullman
company in its car shops here have
notified company officials that they
are willing to submit 10 wage reduc-
tions ranging as high as 20 per cent
nc the company feels that present bust.
ness conditions make lower wages
necessary,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
COOLING SUCCEEDS NueENT.
idaho Senator Will Take His Seat on
January is.

Boise, Idaho.-United States Sen
ator-elect Frank r. Gooding was on
January appointed to succeed United
States Senator John F.. Nugent, the
appointment to become effective Janu-
airy 10, 1921.
1t came in the form of New Years,
present from Governor D. w. Davis.
Not only is Senator-elect Gooding
elected to six-year term, but he car
ries in his pocket a commission that
will seat him as recess appointee
during the present session of con-
gress.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
CHARGED WITH Murder.

Sacramento, Cai.-Frank Holmes
Sain. mining engineer, % years OF
age, was arrested here Tuesday on
the charge OF killing william s. Crab
tree, also mining engineer. In
Jenkins. KY, May Il 1919.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
governor Advocates economy.

Santa Fe, n. Mn the shortest in
augural address ever delivered by a
governor of New Mexico, Merritt g.
Meehem told the people ON January
that the most important work before
the new state administration is the
practice of rigid economy in all depart
ments of government.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
AIr Passenuer Fatally injured.

Ontario, Cal.aIiss Esther Gamble,
20, of Ontario. was fatally injured
when an airplane in which she was a
passenger fell into an orange grove
near here. she Gied while being car
ried to hospital, Nearly every bone
in her body was broken.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
acoaI Oil Johnny Dies.

omaha.-John w. Steele, known
widely in the east half a century ago
as Goal Oil Johnny" reputed then to
have spent comfortable fortune
when oil was discovered ON his Penn
sylyania land, died of pneumonia De
cember 81 at Fort Crook, Neb., where
he was station agent for the Burling.
ton railroad.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
rhr.e confess Many Holdups.

New York Three men arrested here
Saturday confessed. police said Sun.
day, to systematic plan Of operation
by which they carried out successfully
seven robberies in New York City dur
ing the past three months.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
California In Earnest.

Sacramento, Secretary Of State
Frank c, Jordan has refused to honor
the first set Of papers Of a Japanese
land corporation submitted to his Of
flee for filing, since the admendmpat
TO the autlalieu land act, adopted ut
the November . election, became ef-
fective,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
Fourteen Killed by earthquake.

Paris. - Fourteen persons were
killed, 800 injured and 10000 rendered
homeless by an earthquake which
nearly obliterated Elbassan, Albania
according to q dispatch from the
american Red Cross at Tirana.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
alx kllled at GERONIMO.

Cleveland Six men were killed
md two others injured near here early
Saturday. when an automobile in
shich they were returning from a
Sew Years eve party was. struck by
New York Central Passenger train.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
Meeker ohaeryes AnnIversarY.

Seattle, Ezra @eeker, known from
coast to coast by his pilgrlmages with
an ox-drawn prairie schooner over the
route of the old oregon trall, which
he travelled fer the first time fifty
years ago on his westward Journey,
celebrated his ninetieth birthday De-
eember 20.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
dynamite Find Disastrous.

UniontOwn, Pa.-Frank Pelone, a
stable boss. found stick of dynamite
and put 1t In his hip pocket. Later,
while working In the stable, he was
kicked by mule. The stable also
was blown to pieces.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
No Mexican RECOGNITION Now.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. steps here to-
ward recognition of the 0bregon gov
eminent of Mexico are regarded as
improbable until the joint commission
to formulate an agreement between
the two countries has been created.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
Autos Tase FearfuI Toll.

New York.-A record OF T07 persons
killed by automobiles within New York
City was established in 1920, accord.
ing to statistics made public Saturday.
The previous record was T0a, estab-
lished In 1919.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07

Eureka, utah.-The body of an un-
Identified man was found in the cedars
two and half miles Of Silver City
by man who was looking for stray
cattle. The right temple Of the dead
man had beer pierced by a bullet.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
oreoon Banker Robbed.

HiIlsboro, ore.-The North Plains
Commercial hank at North Plains,
Ore. was robbed Friday night The
burglars carried the safety deposit
boxes TO chop house, where they
sorted out the yaluables.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
D'Assuszlo OURS f,unE,
Did Not Go out at Head Of Troops,
A Desired.

London..-Ciabrlele d'Annunzio's POI
ltlcal glory was snuffed out ON Janu.
try 1.
The poet.warrior, who has held the
Its OF Fiume for more than a year,
requested that he be permitted to
anye the city at the head Of his troops,
Eith flags flying and bands playing.
isneral Cayiglla, commanding the
government troops. frowned on the
proposal and d'AnnunHio was com.
,eiled 70 sign an agreement 10 leave
sithout pomp and waving gonfalon,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
rraoedy closes New Year Party.

New York.-Julian Dick, "a, New
York cotton broker, was accidentally
shot and seriously wounded by George
b. Brooks. son OF the late Belvidere
Brooks of New York, ut the close of a
New Years party at Mr.. Dicks home.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
Boous officer Desserts srlde.

Jacksonville. Fla.--The man who,
posing as Eddie Rickenbacker, the
American ace. married New York
girl last week, has deserted his bride
Of a week in Chicago. The young
woman so Informed her mother.