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Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-12-03
Japan AND UNITED STATES
APPROACHING AGREEMENT
ON SHIP RATIO QUESTION
Nipponese Delegates Characterize Situation at
Present as "Most Favorable" to Quick Solution
of Dispute; Great Britain Using Influence.

Washington, Dec 2.-(By The Asso
ciated Press) Japan and the United
States appeared Friday night to be ap
preaching an agreement on the question
of naval ratio.
| After conference between Secretary
Hughes, Admiral Baron Kato and Ar
thur J. Balfour, the Japanese dele
gates began communicating with Toxic
! presumably submitting to their home
government some new phases of the ne
gotiations.
This official communique was issued
after the meeting of the big Three,
arthur J. Balfour, Admiral BaroT
Kato, and Secretary Hughes met al
the state department this afternoon and
had an extended interview with re-
spect to the naval proposals. No COM
ment on the interview can be made at
this time"
To that Baron Kato added in reply
| ing to questioners, Il cannot divulgc
anything that was brought up at Fri
days conference"
I But from elsewhere came intima-
/ tions that possibly the question. of
American Notifications in the Pacific
| and possibly the japanese ambition to
retain the superdreadnaught Mutsu had
entered into the new development.
Japan Wants Mutsu
Unofficial Japanese accompanying
the delegation to the Washington con-
| ference put forward the suggestion
that if Japan were permitted to retain
the Mutsu and the American govern
ment agreed not to further fortify its
Pacific bases, the Japanese fleet would
have in effect rating Of 65 or &C per
cent instead of the 60 per cent allowed
by the American proposals.
Supporting this view, insomuch as it
relates to the question of Notifications,
came this authoritative outline of the
Japanese position, from a more official
source.
In japanese minds strong fortifica-
tions near the home soil give cause for
anxiety because the japanese people
want to know the reasons for them.
To them they are closely connected with
the question of the national defense,
just as in the question of definite un-
derstanding concerning the Far East
between the United States. Japan and
Great Britain"
Officials Silent
There we're no expressions from the
authorized spokesmen of any group to
indicate how far these views represen-
ted the results of the proceedings. All
the delegation leaders stood firm on the
official announcement that mo comment
can be made at this time
1t was pointed out by unofficial
Japanese that whatever may have been
proposed at the meeting had to be re-
ferred to Toxic because the japanese
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-12-03
BRITISH PREMIER
PLANS To ATTEND
ARMS CONFERENCE
Impasse in Irish Situation
Gives Lloyd George Chance
to Visit Amreca.

| London, Dec. 2.-(By The Associated
| Press) Premier Lloyd George is def
initely planning to leave England for
America December II, to attend the
armament conference, it was learned
Friday afternoon.
1t is understood Mr.. Lloyd George
| is planning to make the trip to Wash
ington in the belief that the apparent
i'm passe in the Irish negotiations is one
which time may help to solve.
PREPARATION Problem
An eventuality which might conceiv-
ably offer greater obstacles to the pre-
miers early journey to America is the
necessity for France and Great Britain
to formulate clearer and more united
policy regarding German reparatiOns,
which are understood to have reached
an acute stage in France and to be
fraught with many difficulties for
Premier BRAND.
What transpires when the French
premier reports to the chamber of dep
uties is considered more likely to de-
termine Mr.. Lloyd Georges chances of
adhering to his sailing plans than the
prospects of some new and decisive
turn in Irish affairs.
Waiting For Chief
Government officials pointed out
that neither Ulster nor Sim Fein were
likely to be willing to take the conse-
quences should Mr.. Lloyd George be
prevented from being present at the
Washington conference on their ac-
count. The reported plans Of the Brit
ish delegates now attending the Wash
ipgton conference to 90 to New York
On Monday are interpreted here as in
dicating their reluctance to make the
decisions, SO far tentatively arrived at
in Washington, binding and final be-
cause Of the possibility of Mr.. Lloyd
George participating in final decisions.
There was an impression in official
circles here Friday that the proceed
ings of the Washington gathering are
being soft pedaled' in consequence Of
the receipt of word from London that
the British premier might soon join
in the Washington deliberations.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-12-03

delegates do not have plenipotentiarJ
powers and because the Toxic govern.
ment would need to consider the situa.
tion as it may affect the existing min.
istry.
The whole development, however, was
represented by delegation spokesmeT
as justifying optimism. One, other thar
the Japanese, characterized the situa-
ton as most favorable" and added that
today's conference was one of the most
important yet held.
In behalf Of the Japanese, further
point was emphasized in this way:
Japan has no intention to wreck
the conference. At the same time
empire that the national defense shall
be adequate. The problem is to har-
monize these two clear issues and it is
the problem Immediately confronting
Admiral kato. Japan is striving to
settle the naval ratio question on the
basis of considerations of national de-
fense alone. There is no desire or
intention to bargain on the question or
to seem to be giving up the position
on the ratio in exchange for some ad-
vantages elsewhere"
Wait Toxic Reply
Indications are that the next move
NAV not become apparent for day
or two. While the japanese are COM
municating with Toxic some OF the
British delegates are leaving the city
for the weekend.
The conciliatory influence of Great
Britain has given a more hopeful as
pect to the controversy between Japan
proposal to substitute a 1O-1O-7 naval
ratio for the 5-5-3 plan of the United
States.
AS the ally of Japan and at the same
time supporter of the principles that
underIy the American ratio, it was
realized that Great Britain occupies
position Of peculiar Influence. Wfde--
spread qualification was expressed
when it became known that MIR. Balfour
had visited Baron Kato and conferred
at length with him on the subject.
British Helping
An authorized spokesman of the
British delegation revealed clearly the
puruose of his government to use its
best efforts for a solution.
Great Britain" said he, has tried
to do everything within her power to
bring about settlement Of disputed
questions between other powers. | have
no doubt that Mr. Balfour has used
his best efforts to find plan which
will meet with the views of both Amer
lea and Japan"
Most American officials joined in the
expressions of qualification but when
the attention of an authorized spokes-
man of the American delegation was
drawn to the development he only re-
marked that it was amusing how such
reports gained circulation.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-12-03
Bank Bandit Shot
by Town Officer

Minneapolis, Dec. "a man said to
be 6. G. Farwell. Of this city, was
killed Friday by ". ID. Crandall. JUS
-tice Of the peace. after he had held up
the Security State Bank at Robbins
dale, asuburb, and obtained $1,000 in
cash.
Pual Ovrom. assistant cashier, and
Miss Carrie McDougall were the only
employees in the bank when the bandit
entered. While Ovrom was handing
over the money, Miss McDougah man
aeed to step on button which
sounded n burglar alarm outside.
The n0isN attracted Crandall and
others \ and Ms Farwell ran down the
steps, Erandall opened fire.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-12-03
Irish Are Looking
Toward Dublin for
Next Peace Move

London, Dec. 2.-(By The As
sociated Press. 1.-The eyes Of all
those interested in Ireland now are
fixed on Dublin, seat of the Dali
Eireann, as they were early in the
week on Belfast, the center Of Ul-
sterism. All the Sim Fein peace
delegates now have left London to
meet with the Dali Eireann cab
the governments latest proposals
for settlement of the age-long
strife between England and Ulster
and Southern Ireland.
1t is also possible that the dele
gates will ask the Dali cabinet
whether it would consent to ad-
journment of the negotiations for
a certain period in the hope that
time might bring the two sides
closer together and, incidentally,
permit Premier Lloyd George to
attend the Washington conference
which, it is suggested, he intends
to do no matter what the result
of the negotiations.
Tie Sim Fein delegates went
home not at all optimistic regard
ing the decision of their cabinet.
They, themselves, do not believe
the new proposals are acceptable,
and regard it as likely that canon
de Valera and other members of
the Dali Eireann have SO far
changed their minds regarding
what they contend are lrelands
rights as to agree to the proposals.
There is some difference of
opinion respecting renewal of arm
ed strife should the truce be de-
nounced. Officials on both sides
declare that it would not be pos
sible to keep the Irish republican
army adm crown forces from clash
ing, and this view is indorsed by
some of the republican army Of
ficers who are visiting London. On
the other hand, business and pro-
fessional men in Irish towns, and
land owners and merchants in the
country, who have seen actual
warfare, cannot bring themselves
to believe the government will risk,
as they put it, losing the sympathy
of the outside world by starting to
"clean up" Ireland, or that the men
of the republican army, who have
had six months comfort. volun-
tarily would go back to the hills.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-12-03
CABINET CONSIDERS
MATTER Of DIRECT
AID To RUSSIANS
Private Subscription Unable to
Meet Needs i'm Famine Dis.
tricts, Claim.

Washington, Dec. 2.-Censideration
was given at Fridays cabinet meeting
to proposals that the federal govern
ment give direct aid to Russian re-
lief. No decision was reached but il
was indicated that President Harding
and his advisers would probably act
one way or another in the matter.
Situation Explained
Former Secretary of Commerce W.
c. Redfield, urged upon President
Harding the backing of the relief by
direct appropriation. 1t is argued that
the destitution is so great now in the
famine province of Russia, that private
contributions mobilized under the
American relief administration of
which Secretary of Commerce Hoover
is the head will be insufficient to meet
the needs.
Administration plans for greater aid
to the hunger-stricken in Russia was
said by officials to be indefinite as yet,
although several possibilities are un-
der consideration. 1t has been sug-
gested that loan of grain might be
inces to be paid in kind after the next
harvest. ,3S
Discuss Air Project
Consideration is also being given, it
was asserted, to the possibility of
congress being asked to aid in the
Russian relief work. Whatever pro-
gram is decided upon, officials declared,
there would be no loan from this gov
ernment to the soviet government.
The cabinet also considered the rec
concentrations of the national advis-
ory committee Of aeronautics, for the
establishment of bureau Of aviation
in the department of commerce. 1t
was the general opinion that congress
should take up the suggestion and en-
act necessary legislation.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-12-03
EXECUTIVE BOARDS
TO IGNORE ORDER.

Kansas City, Mo-. Dec 2.-Executive
boards Of 10 packing plant unions in
Kansas City, Kansas, summoned to ap-
pear Saturday at hearing before the
Kansas industrial court on the threat
ened packing strike as it affects Kan-
sas, late Friday night voted unanimous
iy to ignore the courts order.
The decision was reached after
Redmond s. Brennan Of Kansas CITY
national counsellor of the Amalxamatet]
Association of Meat Cutters and Butch
er Workmen of America. had advised
them not to appear before the cour,
and had announced that he would file
a brief in connection with the case IN
Wyandotte county, Kansas, distric,
court.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-12-03
Fifteen Husbands
Too Many; Girl
Placed in Prison

Chicago, Dec. 2.-Helen Fergu.
son Drexeier, Of Waukegan, llIs.,
daughter Of a Brooklyn, N. r., fam
ity, who admits she Is a "nut on
soldiers and sailors, but don't like
Marines Is in 4 cell at the county
jail trying to recall the names OF II
of her Is husbands.
Equipped with one baby and a
penchant for hero husbands, the
government alleges Mrs. DrexeIer
has collected as high rs $4O0 q
month In soldiers allotment checks
from the government for the past
three years. The baby was listed
as the child Of each. successive hus-
hand and drew an allotment too.
In 1917, she says, she married
WlIfred Tayior, a soldier, and they
had a son, now threa years old.
Next she married Paul Moiar, a
soldier; then Thomas Meehan, a
sailor, at Great Lakes; and next
Albert Drexeier, soldier. at Camp
Grant. Although she has retained
Drexeier's nasle. there have been
al least eleveat husbands since him.
she estimates. She never obtained
q divorce from any Of them, she
says.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-12-03
FRENCH POLICE
HOLDING MORSE
OFFICIALS BUSY
Shipbuilder Declares
He Will Return to US,
on First Steamer.
Financier Wanted to
Testify Before Jury in
Shipping Board Case.

Havre, France, Dec. 2.-(By The
Associated Press}-Charles w. Morse,
American shipbuilder and financier, ar
rived at Havre Friday from New
York, on the steamer Paris but was
detained for time abroad the vessel
by request of the American consulate.
Before the vessel arrived at her berth,
Mr.. Morse, who had heard that his
presence was desired in the United
States in connection with the lnvestl-
CATION of shipbuilding contracts dur
return voluntarily. Later, while hav-
ing luncheon abroad the liner with Po-
lice Commissioner Fabiani and In
spector Aigouy, he made it clear that
if arrested, he would fight extradition.
but if allowed to return of his own free
will, he was ready to start back at
once.
Leaves Steamer
Permission for the American ship
builder to leave the steamer after a
conference which the police officials
had with American Consul General In
gram. Mr.. Morse went to a hotel it
is understood he will remain until the
steamer Paris sails for New York.
Mr.. Morse has been requested to
return to America as an undesirable
alien" was the official explanation
made by the French police officials
Friday night.
The police admitted that they did
not have q warrant for Mr.. Morse's ar
rest, but asserted that the request for
his detention had come from the
American consulate, which in turn re
ceived the instructions from the
American embassy at Paris by tele-
phone late Thursday night.
They are trying to convert c,yli ay
Morse Nor AI.I told : The Associated Press cor
respondent This so-called investi-
CATION has been going on in Washing
ton since July. l have been in Wash
ington twice since that time, but this
case must come out Of clear sky by
wireless while l am 1900 miles away
from home.
No Mystery
"There is no mystery about my trip
to Europe. / have come here to con-
suit Professor Machiafava of Rome,
formerly physician to the Pope. An
X-ray taken few months ago, proof
of which is available at the naval OBJ
servatory at Washington, showed that
my left kidney is full of stones. An
operation was decided upon to remove
the organ, but / desired to consult
Professor Machiafava before permit
ting the doctors to cut me up.
II intend going to Weisbaden, but |
am ready to return to America i'm
mediately to fight this case, even
should my life depend upon it."
Displaying copy of wireless
message which he sent to Washing
ton this morning, the financier de-
clared:
Il fail to see why Charles w. Morse
is more closely interested in the affairs
of the Virginia shipbuilding company
than it's president, directors and ad-
visors. The shipping board has receiv-
ed its ships back from US, now it wants
Its money besides"
The case involved about $20,OOO,0O0,
Mr.. Morse said, which should be set
tied through the civil courts.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-12-03
Garment Workers
May Ask Damages

New York. Dec. 2-Decision to bring
suit against the manufacturing cloth
iers for wages lost by the $4,000 New
York garment workers now on strike
against resumption of the piecework
plan, was announced by benjamin
Schlesisnger, president Of the union.
Mr.. Schlessinger said the decision
was made upon advice of Samuel Tins
termyer. counsel for the union durin4
the strike. and that the action would
be based on the alleged breach Of works
ing and wage agreements by the Cloak,
Suit aud Skirt Manufacturers Protaas
tive association.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-12-03
Lost Battalion Hero
Bequeaths War
Relics to Friends

New York, Dec. 2.-The will of Col
onel Charles w. Whittlesey, command
er. of the Lost Battalion" whose trag-
ic death at sea was reported by wire
less, from the steamship Toloa, was
found Friday among papers in his
desk at the office Of his law firm in
Wall street. He bequeathea his prop
erty and most Of his war relics to his
mother, including his Distinguished
Service cross. The German order de-
manding surrender of the Lost Bat
talon" was left to Captain George Nc
Murtry, and the cross Of the Legion
Of Honor was bequeathed to John B.
Pruyn, his law partner.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-12-03
Onions Finding Way
Into High Society

Chicago. Dec. 2-Onions are break.
ing into society and finding their way
to the tables of the best families by
way of the salad route, it was, stated
at the annual convention OF the Ma
tional Onion association here Friday.
Their use is on the increase about
5000 carloads year, but there's a
shortage this year due to hot dry
summer William Bower, secretary,
Of KENYON, Ohio, said.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-12-03
MISSING SHIP REPORTS

Marshfield. Ore, Dec. 2.-The wire
less station here reported Friday that
the missing schooner Ecola was spoken
to 80 miles off Gray's Harbor. The
schooner reported the tug Sea Eagle of
San Francisco foundered in the storm
which swept the coast last week. No
particulars were given as to the fate
of the Sea Eagles crew of nine.
The Sea Eagle had the Ecola in tow
for Coos Bay when overtaken by the
storm.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-12-03
WOMAN NOT GUILTY

Orlando, Fla, Dec. 2.-Lena NJ.
Clarke. was found not guilty because
of insanity on a charge of killing T..
Miltimore. Orlando restauranteur.
with Miss Clarke, was acquitted with
out reservation as to sanity. The jury
announced the verdict after about two
hours deliberation.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-12-03
DAUGHERTY REQUESTS
IMMEDIATE RETURN

Washington, Dec. 2.-Attorney Gen
eral Daugherty Friday night cabled
Morse to take the first boat back to
the United States.
Desire you return Immediately"
the cable read. Take first boat"
Mr.. Daugherty's cable was sent in
reply to one from Mr.. Morse, which
said:
"Came here to consult my physician
regarding operation. Written. Be
glad return when you desire"
Elmer Schlessinger. general counsel
for the board, said that with the CO.
operation of Attorney General Daugh-
erty and the state department, such
steps had been taken as in thier opin-
ion were necessary to secure the re-
turn of Morse to this country.
Morse's reported willingness to come
back to the United States was said
by department officials to simplify
matters, although officials discussed
the possibility of warrant being OBJ
tanned against him upon which his ex-
tradition would be asked of the French
government.
Daugherty Silent
The departments course of action
was as yet undetermined, it was said.
Attorney General Daugherty, in a
formal statement declared that the de-
partment had notring to say regarding
the contemplated proceedings in what
is now characterized as the Morse and
other conspiracy cases." but that when
the testimony collected by the shipping
board was presented to it, the justice
department will promptly cooperate
to the end that it may be properly
presented to grand jury"
Charges that "a deliberate effort
has been made to persecute and de-
fame Mr.. Morse" were made in for
NAL statement by his attorney, Wilton
]. Lambert.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-12-03
TRAIN HITS AUTO

Owatonna, Minn., Dec. 2.-Lawrence
Bartsch, ~, Of Owatonna, is in a crit
ical condition in a hospital here as
the result Of injuries received when
the automobile in which he was riding
was struck Nv Northwestern pas
senger train Friday night.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-12-03
BoNDs ExEMPT

Washington, Dec. 2.--Intcrcst ON
liberty bonds held By corporations is
exempt from the corporation income
tax. of the new revenue law under. a
formal ruling issued Friday night by
the internal revenue bureau.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-12-03
INDIANS ARRESTED

Aitkin, Mimi, Dec. Ole and
George Sam, Indians, wanted in con-
nection with the murder of Joseph G..
Slima, n Minneapolis peddler. were
captured Friday night at Sandy Lake,
80 miles from here, and lodged in the
Atken county jail here. They will be
taken to MALAGA Saturday.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-12-03
HINTS or TREATY.

London. Dec. "a dispatch to the
London Times from Toxic quotes the
Washington correspondent OF the Jill
Shimpo as saying that Japan, Great
Britain. the United States and France
are negotiating a treaty. the mlemoran-
dun. Of which Is to be signed within a
wee
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-12-03
SURRENDERS TO POLICE

Spokane, Dec. &c. T. Lieusch,
who said he was wanted at Fessen-
den, N. D., for jumping a $1,000 bond
on d liquor charge, gave himself up at
the sherfff's office here Friday. He
said he was tired Of being fugitive
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-12-03
WORKERS WHO STRIKE
WILL LOSE JOBS, SAYS
PACKERS ULTIMATUM
Officials of Armour and Company Deny State
posed Of Foremen and Superintendent.

Chicago, Dec. 2-An employees of Armour and company
go strike next Monday accordance with the order
the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen
of North America will lose their jobs and place themselves
committees.