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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-14
BRITISH CABINET
TO CONSIDER PACT
AT SESSION TODAY
King Will Open Parliament
and Prime Minister Will
Review Situation.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
LONDON, Dec. I3.-The imperial
parliament will assemble Wednes-
day for the purpose of considering
the treaty between Great Britain
and Ireland. The king will open
parliament in state, and the prime
minister will review the Irish stu
alton, explain the provisions Of the
treaty in detail and plead for strong
endorsement OF the settlement as
arranged between the government
and the delegates representing south
ern Ireland.
The house Of commons Is expect
ed TO give the treaty its speedy rat
ification and in the house OF lords
Viscount Morley will ask for a sim
liar action.
simultaneously the Dali Eireann
at Dublin win take the treaty un-
der Amusement with the Irish plen-
ipotentiaries. headed by. Arthur
Griffith, seeking its ratification. and
canon De Valera, the Sim Fein
leader. with a very considerable
lbltON ms bpDbsTLlAsa hiA0 AA4.' ~- -'ltl'
as It now stands.
Gives Correspondence.
Premier Lloyd George Tuesday
gave out the correspondence ex-
changed between himself, as head
OF the government. and Sir James
craig. dealing with the Irish neRo-
tiations. These letters bore dates
OF from Nov. 10 TO Dec. g. They
were supplemented later by a letter
made public by Sir James address
ed 20 the prime minister under date
Of July -, which he said was neces-
sary TO maintain the sequence %
events. The Ulster premier in these
letter unequivocally declared that
Ulster would not enter an all
Ireland parliament but was willing
10 accept three out OF the four pro-
posals OF the British government.
Mr.. Lloyd George argued that two
dominlons in Ireland was indcfen-
sible. Eventually two alternatives
were offered 10 Ulster. the one that
she retain her existing powers. with
additional guaran tees If she entered
the Irish free state: the other that
she retain her present powers, but
in respect to all other matters not
already delegated 70 her. share the
rights and obligations of Great Brit
tain. with the poviso. however. in
the latter case, that her boundary
would be subject TO revision.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-14
MORSE ARRAIGNED
ON GRAFT CHARGE
Former Shipping Board Off
cial Pleads Not Guilty TO
Allegations.
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Eree--
WASHINGTON. Dec 13.-Charles
W. Morse. Of New York. who was
recalled to this country from France
be- Atty. Gen. Daugherty. was served
Tuesday with a warrant alleging
conspiracy 20 defraud the govern
nent and the emergency feet cor
poration, in which the United States
IS a stakeholder
Arraigned before United States
Commissioner Isaac r. Hit. Mr..
Morse pleaded not guilty. and upon
waiver Of hearing was freed from
custody upon $4,000 bond 10 await
the action OF the grand jury.
Serve Warrant.
The warrant. which was Issued
upon complaint OF Frank Burke,
manager OF the investigation depart
ment OF the shipping board. was
served on Mr.. Morse in Commits
sioner Hits Office IN the presence OF
his attorney. Wilton J. Lambert and
District Atty. Gordon. Before leav-
ing Tuesday night for New York.
where he viii await the outcome OF
the grand jury proceedings. Morse
issued a statement declaring the
charges against him in the COM
plant were so nebulous and false
as 10 be impossible 10 deny spe-
officially.
According 20 shipping board ON
Gals, specific details Of the charges
against Mr.. Morse ere 10 be made
"a; the proper time"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-14
DEMOCRATS TO
REMAIN SILENT
ON PR0P0SALS
Leaders Complete Canvass of
Sentiment on Pacific Four
Power Treaty.
TO AVOID ARGUMENTS
Sen. LafOllette Issues State
ment Setting Forth Opposi-
ton to Program.
BY Associated Press


WASHINGTON. Dec. 13.-The at
titude of democratic senators on the
Pacific four-power treaty for the
time being will be one Of silence,
some Of their leaders declared Tues
day after a canvass of the situation.
The democrats, il was explained, de-
sired TO avoid discussion which
might interfere with the armament
conference and also TO give the re-
publican leaders an opportunity 10
submit an explanation OF the 'in-
tent" Of the quadruple pact.
There were several other senators.
however. who declined to be listed
as concurring in a policy of silence.
Their reasons were said to have in
Cluded those assigned by Sen. La
Toilette. of Wisconsin, a republi-
can irrecOncilable, in the Versailles
treaty fight who issued a statement
Tuesday setting forth his opposition
20 the Horsepower treaty.
DenOunces Treaty.
Mr.. LaFollette in his statement
denounced the treaty as one which
would provoke rather than avoid
hostilities
The crux of the democratic posi-
ton, as advanced by one senator, was
that II was not known what had
gone on behind the closed doors OF
the conference session and there
fore senators were in no position 10
criticise or commend an agreement
the basic reasons for which had not
been officially disclosed.
One question said TO have been
preached informally was whether the
real purpose of the treaty was 10
take a step toward world peace or
whether it amounted TO an alliance
TO insure world domination of COM
merce for the powers concerned. The
question as 10 the definition of the
meaning OF article 2 also was said
TO have arisen in discussions.
Sen. Robinson. democrat, Arkan-
sas, said later that in his opinion
where artRle 10 of the League of
Nations covenant required unani-
nous vote of the council before &C
ton could be taken, article of the
Pacific agreement permitted a ma
jority of the contracting parties 10
rule.
While most of the democrats in
dictated their Willingness to await a
republican statement before speak
ing on the treaty, Sen. Reed demo-
crat, Missouri one of the League of
Nations irreconcilables, said he ex-
peCted Ito have something TO say
about the proposition within few
days He gave no indication OF the
form his speech would take
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-14
LEADERS CLAIM
SMALL POINT"
DELAYS ACTION
Officials Believe Settlement of
SOB Program Will BE
Made Soon.
Foreign Nation Hesitates on
Scrapping Newly Con
structed Ships.
BY Associated Press

by Associated Press.
WASHINGTON nee Japan
has Indicated conditional acceptance
Of the American "five-frc-tlree"
naval ratio and a final settlement
of the question appears imminent
After another meeting OF the naval
big three" late Tuesday it Was said
that zone very small point alone
remained 20 be determined.
The Japanese exception 10 the
American plan is understood Go cen
ter about her desire 90 retain her
new battleship Mutsu and scrap in-
stead a vessel Of older tEpe. II che
is permitted TO do so. Do is indicated
that the United States and Great
Britain viii insist on similar con-
cessious for themselves always in
the ratio of "five-five- -hree".
Decisive Stage.
While the naval problem was en-
tering what appeared TO be is de-
cisive stage. another ~ the big pro-
jects Of the arms conference was
brought 20 contamination The new
four power treaty 90 preserve peace
and signed by the plenip0teniaries
of the United States Great Britain.
Japan and France.
The quadruple agreement as f-
nally approved. however. has at
tached 20 it a reservation propos-
ed by the American delegate and ac-
cepted by the other powers. IL pro
vides that no purely domestic ques-
ton shall fan within the scope OF
the treaty and that none OF the trea-
~ provisions shall Doe construed as
a modification of the American poll-
cy toward Pacific mandates sub
ject TO be dealt with in a separate
treaty now nearing completion. be-
tween the United States and Japan.
Apparent Progress.
Meantime. indications. developed
that IN another branch of the Wash
ington negotiations that concerned
with Shantung. things were not GO
ing so smoothly. After nearly ioz-
en- meetings in which apparent pro-
gress had ben made Japan and Chi
nese came out of "a conference late
showing signs Of somewhat dampen-
ed hopes
The question Of financial settle
meuts involved in japanese with
drawaI from the Kiach0w lease
hold was the stumbling block which
arrested the progress OF the regot-
ations. Neither was disposed 20 re-
gard the situation a. a crisis. but
each complained that tho other had
taken a position difficult 20 under
stand
By delegates outside the japanese
and Chinese groups. these difficult
ties We're looked upon as entirely
temporary and in no way likely 20
prevent the hoped for conclusion OF
the conference by the end of the
year.
Trend OF Conference
Another indication that the gener-
al trend Of the conference SIS satts-
factory to the leaders was given bE
the departure f1r France OF Rene
Viviani. head OF the French deleea-
ton. The date OF his departure had
Continued on page two)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-14
Railroad Shops
Shut Dozen Soon

BALTIMORE. Dec. 13.-Thou-
sands OF shopmen employed by the
Baltimore and Ohio railway will
be furloughed indefinitely Saturday.
when shops over the entire system
will be shut down.
Business depression and the ne
cessites OF effecting economies were
given by officials OF the road as
prompting the action.
Neither Daniel willard, president
OF the road. nor c. ". Galloway.
vice president OF the road. in charge
OF operation, would venture an
opinion as 10 how long the shutdown
would continue.
Pres't Willard said that the move
had been decided upon because OF
business depression, which had re-
suited in a severe falling of in bust
ness for the raod, and the necessity
for effecting economies wherever
possible.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-14
Americas Effort.
DROP CHARGE AGAINST
LOS ANGELES DOCTOR

Los ANGELES, Dec. IS = The
charge against DR.. NJ. ErumweH
death resulted I'm a
manslaughter charge against Roscoe
G. Crafty Arbuckle. was dis
missed in police court Tuesday. The
prosecution said it was convinced DR..
RumweH did not intend 10 violate
the city health ordinance under
which he was charged.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-14
TARIFF BOARD
HEARS DEBATE
BY WITNESSES
Trainers of New Law Pre-
sented With Many Questions
by Interested Parties.
OPPOSE LIQUOR RATES
Increased Protection for Cot
ton Growers in Southwest
Is Requested.

ASf HsHoflateu = IeHr-
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Tariff
trainers on the senate finance com
mittee had a course in mental gym
nastics Tuesday following the com
binatioh OF subjects presented by a
dozen or more witnesses. The dis
cussion ranged all the way from ca
nary birds TO COWS and from near
beer 70 champagne. with onions.
spaghetti. candy. nuts. tomato paste
and other items thrown in.
The specific schedules under con-
sideration were those dealing with
agriculture products and provisions
and spirits. wines and other bever-
ages. Liquor importers. through Le-
ri Cooke, OF this city. protested
against the proposed rates of So a
gallon on brandy and S6 "a gallon on
champagne. pointing out that these
were in addition 20 the internal re-
venue tax Of $40 a gallon. Calling
attention that under the law liquors
could not be imported for beverag-
&c. Mr. Cooke questioned the use Of
putting a high tariff on Il.
Seek Protection.
Increased protection for the lons
staple cotton growing industry in
the southwest was asked of the
committee by Gov. Campbell or Ari-
IONA. and Dwight 3. Heard of
Phoenix. publisher Of The Altoona
Republican. They said the growing
Of this cotton promised that de-
veIopment Won put TO use much
arid land in Arizona, California and
New Mexico, and asked that IL be
protected from the Egyptian pro
duct.
other industries seeking greater
protection included the cattle grow
ers OF the west. the onion growers OF
Ohio. and Texas. tomato paste manu-
facturers in Indiana. macaroni
manufacturers and candy manufac-
turers generally who We're represent
ed as anticipating keen competi-
ton from England. France and Ger
many. Especially i'm low price in
the candies.
May Increase Duty.
J. NJ. Siam baugh OF l78hO speak
ing I'm behalf of the national onion
growers association told the COM
mittee that the duty on onions pro-
vided in the emergency bill had not
proven adequate and that the AM
erican growers were alarmed by the
inrOads being made i'm the American
market by Spanish onion growers,
who. he said. developed their indus
try extensively during the war.
Not all Of the witness sought
greater protection. While asking for
a higher duty on candy the national
confectioners association through its
spokesman. Waiter e.. Hughes OF
Chicago. sought lower rates on
shelIeI almonds and on walnuts.
J. G.. Carmoio. president OF the
Italian Chamber OF Commerce, New
York City asked for reduced rates
on cheese and lemons and for sub
stantially the existing rates on olive
oil. almonds. walnuts tomato sauce,
canned tomatoes. preserved fish and
peas and beans.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-14
FLOOD DEATH LIST I3
IN SEATTLE DISTRICT

SEATTLE. Wash. Dec. I3.-Ihe
death list reached 13 Tuesday as the
result Of flood conditions I'm more
than a dozen towns in western Wash
ington, partly inundated since Sat
urday by incessapt rains. The dam
age was estimated at more than
S25O.0OO.
Flood waters were reported 20 be
slowly recediEg tonight Moderate
rains were predicted. but weather
bureau officials here expressed the
belief that the height of the food
stage had been reached,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-14

CritiCi&eS Work
of VIII Hayes in
Selecting Aides

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Post-
master General HAYS was criticized
in the house Tuesday By Rep. Win
20. dem. Arkansas, who declared he
was overturning the civil service
commission 10 obtain appointments
or faithful republicans as postmas-
tiers.
Mr. Wingo referred 10 Mr.. Hays
as a Presbyterian deacon, who is
pretending 10 run a sunday school
in the post office department" His
real claim for distinction" declared
Mr.. Wingo. is that he ia a past
master OF partisan politics ana that
he was put into the place to take
care Of faithful republicans
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-14
PACIFIC TREATY
FORMALLY SIGNED
United States, Great Britain
France and Japan Approve
New Pact.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 10 The
four power Pacific treaty with res
ervatlon attached to make It inap-
plicable 10 purely domestic questions
and to the American mandate policy
was formally signed Tuesday by the
plenipctentiaries OF the United
States. Great Britain Japan and
France
The reservation. presented in writ
ing by the American representatives
and accepted BY ali the others, de-
clares that the American attitude
toward Pacific mandates shall not be
affected By the treaty, and that tie
treaty provision for a four power
consultation on questions arising
over the Pacific islands shall not be
construed as applying 20 any prob
lens which, IN international law, are
only OF domestic concern.
No Ceremony.
No formal ceremony accompanied
the af7xing OF seals and signatures.
The signing took place in the anti
room OF the Office OF the secretary
OF state IN the presence OF a large
company OF American and foreign
officials. advisers and clerks.
There was no speech making. and
represe natives Of the press we're not
admitted.
The American copy OF the treaty
now goes 20 Pres't Harding. who viii
submit II TO the senate for ratihca-
ton He probably will not take II
10 the capitol In person, and he may
delay It's transmission until the arms
conference Is nearer a decision on
the other important points before #.
II was indicated AZ the White
House Tuesday that Mr.. Harding saw
no reason for acting hastily.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-14
ENCOUNTER new
DIFFICULTY in
.SHANTUNG CASE
Dispute Arise Concerning
Restoration of KiaOchOw-
Tsinanfun Railway.
.JAPS SEEK SECURITY
Chinese Delegates d e lar e
They Cannot Understand
Japanese Position.
By Associated Press


WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Some
difficulties are believed to have been
encountered Tuesday az the confer
ence between the Chinese and apa-
nese delegates concerning the ques-
ton of restoration TO China OF the
KiaOchow Tsinanfu railway, the
most important of all subjects be
ing considered in the attempts TO
settle the Shantung controversy by
conversations.
The Chinese delegates left the con-
ference room in an apparent atti-
tude o. detection, one of them say
ing:
I'VE did not make the progress we
should have. and do not understand
the Japanese position.
Crux Of Difficulties.
1t is believed that the crux OF the
difficulty encountered revolves about
the question Of security that China
would be able TO give in carrying
out her offer to purchase the rail-
way and its adjacent mines. apan's
position is said 70 be that she is
ready TO listen to any plan Of Chin
csc payment, but is particularly an
xious to determine the kind of secu-
rity China would be willing TO pro-
pose. There have been indications
that apan might not be satisfied with
an issue OF bonds by China unless
there was some definite guarantee
behind the bonds, as for instance, a
security based upon the future pro
fits of the railway or some other
form Of Chinese revenue.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-14
JAP Is KILLED

HOQUIAM. Wash, Dec. 13.-One
Japanese. believed to be K. Notsu.
pudser on the steamship Shinsei
Maru. was killed on the water front
here tonight in a revolver encounter
between two federal agents and four
alleged peddlers Of narcotics.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-14
CONVICT OFFICIALS
INLIQUOR CASES
Police Chief and Captain Of
East Chicago Department
Sent TO Prison.

BY Associated Press
INDIANAPOLIS. Dec 12.-Ths
East Chicago liquor case was dis
posed OF in United States district
court Tuesday. when sentences were
imposed upon five men. two ~
whom were police omcials. The
other three were proprietors Of soft
drink establishments.
Edward r. O'DonuelI. chief OF 20
lice and Thomas Downey police
captain. were found guilty by Jury
on the charge Of conspiracy 20 vio-
late the prohibition law Each was
sentenced by Judge a. p Anderson
20 serve two years iu the federal
prison a. Leaverworth. Kan.
John Stipanovlch. Nick FuiorO-
vich and Nick Popovich-three CO.
defendants. who testified for the
government. each received sentences
Of four months in the Marion county
court.
Get One Week
They were permitted their free
dom for one week before beginning
20 serve their sentences. In order
that they might arrange business az
fairs.
canuel IL tsdl-toii attorney A@t
the defense. declared that govern
ment witnesses and three co-dsfend-
ants had testified through spite
against the police officials. During
the trial the three men testified they
paid the officer protection money in
order 20 sell liquor unmolested-
on the motion of District Atty.
Van Nuys. Judge Anderson nolla
pressed the cases against Stanley
Recskowski an East Chicago alder
man. and Peter Bajko. another East
Chicago soft drink parlor proprietor.
The alderman was charged with ac-
cepting protection" money from
Bajko for permitting the sale OF uq-
uor Bajko was the only witness
against the alderman
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-14
HOOVER IN APPEAL
TO CONGRESS FOR
STARVING RUSSIANS
Commerce Secretary , Seeks
Appropriation of Twenty
Million Dollars.
BY Associated Press


WASHINGTON, Dec 13.-Effec-
tive food relief in Russia must be
administered by congressional action.
Secy Hoover declared TO the foreign
affairs committee Tuesday in ask
ing an appropriation of 1000. 900
for the purchase Of food supplies
for starving Russians.
The question could not be solved
by public charity ne said. explaining
that voluntary contributions 10 Rus
sian relief workers since August had
not amounted to 100000.
In urging purchase of twice the
amount Of grain recommended last
week by Pres't Harding I'm his mes
sage to congress and as called for in
the FOrdney bill. 20 appropriate
100000 for the purchase of
10000. coo bushels Of corn and .OOO.-
600 bushels of seed grain. Mr.. Hoo
YER said that the situation required
it,"
Supplies Inadequate.
The supplies contemplated in the
Fordney bill he declared were made
quate In addition to the grain he
said, 100000 cases of condensed milk
should be sent to Russia for three
and one-half million starving child
rem.
James Goodrich, former governor
OF Indiana. Joined the commerce
secretary in urging that a $4,000. 900
appropriation be rushed through
congress. Mr.. Hoover estimated il
would be physically impossible to
distribute more than $4,000. 600
bushels of grain in the lower Volga
region during the next six months
but he contended that an effort
would be made to place that guam
tity at the disposal Of the starving
population.
Americas Effort.
When the secretary stated that the
purchase of grain for distribution in
Russia would afford some effort on
the part of America. Blant0n of
Texas stated that the resolution
should be confined to the humanlta-
rian side of the question.
Pres't Gompers. also appeared be-
fore the committee and endorsed the
proposed extension Of relief to Rus
STA. He declared however. that he
in no way endorsed the soviet regime.
characterizing It as vulture gov
eminent
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-14
O'CONNOR TRAIL
LOST BY POLICE
Maze of Tips" Completely
Battles Officers Working to
Locate Slayer.

by Associated Press.
CHICAGO Dec. lathe trail OF
Lucky Tommy OCouuor tonight
apparently was lost in the maze Of
"ups' that have poured into The de-
tective bureau from all parts Of the
country since the escape Sunday
FROM the county jail Of the two
gun bad man who was to have
been hanged Thursday for the muir
der Of "a Chicago detective.
Run Down RumOrs.
While hundreds OF police and de-
tectivcs Tuesday continued TO run
down dozens Of rumors from half a
dozen states. 10 was frankly admit
red By the police tonight that OCon-
nor's whereabouts was as much a
mystery as il was an hour after ne
had scaled the walls of the Cook
county tail with two companions
after terrorizing guards and prison
els with revolver.
Omcers Hurt.
During the day five detectives
speeding 10 Hartford. Wis. on a tip
shat O'Connor was there. were in
lsred when their automobile turned
over a short distance from Milwau-
Eee. The tip was false.
A hearing on a motion 20 stay the
execution OF the fugitive until an ap-
zeal could be taken 10 the United
States supreme court was post poned.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-14

It is pointed out that the valua-
ton Of the railroad and mines made
during the Paris peace conference
was about the equivalent Of $4,000
600 gold According TO the apanese
viewpoint, this does not include ex-
penditures by apan in the way Of
improvements. like rolling stock for
the railway and equipment for the
coal mines. It is said that apan
is ready to accept any fair appraisal
Of the value of the whole property
and a Japanese spokesman said that
any expenditure which has proved
valueless to the development Of the
property should not be counted be-
cause II should be regarded as waste.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-14
apan May DeSiSt.

1t was believed TUESDAY night,
that If the difficulty over the method
Of re-purchase and its connection
with Chinas nancia1 position could
be overcame, apan would not insist
on her original proposal for a joint
Sino-Japanese management of the
railroad.
Foreign Minister Hanihara,
one Of the delegates. said Tuesday
night that the Japanese did not IN
derstand the Chinese counter pro-
posal OF outright re-purchase, and
that the Japanese were trying to get
more light on that question. He in
dicaed that until the atmosphere
was made more clear, apan would
stand upon her original proposition
for a Joint enterprise.
The Chinese delegates said, on the
other hand. that although they be-
lieved the discussion Of the basis on
which the road should be valued was
4
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-14

Another indication that the gener-
al trend Of the conference SIS satts-
factory to the leaders was given by
the departure FOR France Of Rene
Viviani head 81 the French deleEa-
ton. The date OF his departure had
fCo.-+f-,rraF ora maze ru-rH
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-14

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