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Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-23
PASSENGERS ON SINKING
sHIP FOUGHT WITH KNIVES

Pewing, March 1S.-( Correspondence Of
the Associated Press)-Sinking of the
steamer Hong K6h, bound from Singapore
to Annoy, with approximately 1,le0 Annoy
and Swatow Chinese and 10000 bags of
rice a6card, just outside sof Swatow, pre-
cipstated a panic in which the passengers
fought each other with knives, axes and
hatchets for places in sthe lifeooats, ac-s
t5faine to consular advices from Swatow.
About L. thousand passengers and most
OF the native crew were drowned or kill
ed in the rioting. faa
The Honk Koh was drawing twenty
two feet of water when she approached
Swatow A. pilot went aboard but re-
fused to bring her into port because of
insufficient water over the bar at the har-
Dor entrance. The Swatow Chinese were
told that. they must go to Annoy and re-
turn. They threatened a riot. but the
captain and officers cleared fer action
with firearms and a hot water hose, and
the trouble was averted for the time
being.
When the vessel struck the rocks, a
panic followed and many we're killed
with knives axes and hatchets and there
was much looting. The boats and RATS
that could be launched were swamped
from overcrcwding or wrecked against the
steamers side. by the heavy swell. The
captain, Harry Holmes, was drowned but
the other OFFICERS who were foreigners
escaped. The steamer flew the British
nag.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-23
PRICE FOR COTTON ABOUT .f
HALF COST OF PRODUCTION

Boston. April z2.-Normalcy in bur-
ness awaits a new attitude Of man TO-
ward his j5b James 8. Alexander. pres
dent Of the National Bank OF Commerce.
Of New York said In an address tonizhi
at the annual banquet Of the National As
sociation Of Cotton Manufacturers. Cor
rection Of the business and social confu-
sion Of the time must be sought. he said.
not only in banking and business adjust.
ments but more particularly in the hu.
man element.
Already substantial progress has been
made toward return 10 sounder con-
ditions." Mr.. Alexander said. hut the
time has not yet cons for a relzxatinn
of caution. The weight Of chance 10
against speculative undertakings"
Conditions in the rural districts Of the
south were described as worse than IN
the days NJ slavery by David n Croker.
South Carolina cotton grower. IN ad-
dressing a convention session today.
The average farm lahorer IN the
south receives just enough 10 keep BODY
and soul together" he said. The pres
ent price paid for cotton In the south ~
, only little more than one-nalf the cost
Of production"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-23

The principal fight was over an amend
ment offered by Representative SABBATH cf
Illinois. ranking democrat on the imnni-
grafton committee. 10 open the gates "a
political refugees. This was lost after q
hunE debate.
Mr.. Mondeil was vigorous In dcnouncin-
the plan 10 open the gates for political
refugees. Under the amendment Of
feTed," he said. not only could William.
the damned. come here. but Charles. late
emperor Of Austria. and all the kings and
princes who have been suurned and
srewed out by the people OF Europe could
come. Not only that but every Russia a
opposed TO the regime Of Lenine and
Trotzky and all the foul hordes that havt
followed them. could come In. and va
could not close the doors against them.
even though they were avowed anarch.
lists. That is what this amendment would
do. OF course we all care for America
FIRST. but the only way we can prove II
is not by words but by votes
Immediately after the house had voted
the amendment down. Mr.. SABBATH pre-
sented another designed 10 make lawful
the entry Of Donal O'Caiiaghsn. lcrd
mayor OF Cork. and permit him 10 remaan
as a political refugee. When the .amend-
ment was read q dozen members in al
parts OF the chamber jumped 10 their feet
with cries Of Point Of order One was
sustained. and the bill was passed without
reference in any Of its sections 70 The
lord mayor.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-23
BRYAN EXPLAINS HIS
STAND ON DIsARMAMENT

Boston, April 22.-World reduction in
national armaments will come soon III
some nation Will raise the standard ~ef-
revolt against the suicidal policy of. Eiy-
ais alarms William Jennings Bryan de-
ciared in an address before the Economic
club Of Boston. tonight. The United
States should work for an international
agreement u disarna. he eatd, and falling
that it should lead tho way.
my position" he explained, "is dis
armament by agreement is possible, by
example If necessary. The world is
weary of war. The nations are rushing
towards bankruptcy, the principal item
of expense being military and naval pre-
paredness for war. 1t only needs some
nation to raise the revolt. I believe that
the Christmas of the world. the humani-
tarians of the world and the producers
of the world would correct their govern
ments into joining US if we led the way
Mr.. Bryan predicted that this coun-
try would join the league Of nations be-
fore the Harding administration run its
course.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-23
SALESMAN ROBBED OF 100000
WORTH OF GEMS IN Chicago

Chicago, April 22-Lured to a Jewelry
shop in the heart of the downtown dis.
trict at noon today by what the police
declare to have been a decoy letter.
diamond salesman wasrobbed of gems
valued at $2o0,000.
Two robbers invaded the office of
julius ]. Reingold. on the fifteenth floor
of building at Madison street and Wa
bash avenue while Leroy Present of the
firm of Philip Present and Son OF
+. Rochester, n. Y, was displaying his
wares They bound and gagged Rein
gold and Present and escaped 18th unset
diamonds the Salesman carried With
him.
After an investigation the police de-
tanned Reingois for questioning and ar
rested his brother, Leo.
Present said that he came to Chica 70
from Detroit Sunday and called on Re
ingold on Tuesday when he was re-
quested to call again. Thursday night.
he said, he received a written messar
bearing the name of Reingold requesting
him to call this morning. Reingold de-
MED that he had written any such mes
sage.
1t was while Present was in Reingold ,
office that the two armed men entered
and took the wallets containing his di.
Almonds.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-23
DEADLY WORK OF PHosGESE
GAS IN BOUND BROOK, y. J.

Bound Brook. y. J.. April .2.-one
man was killed and four persons we're
overcome with deadly phosgene gas
which early today began escaping
through a leak in the tank NJ a large
chemical company here and drove resi-
dents Of the town TO places Of safety.
Earl Eillman. an enploye Of the plant.
died at his home .hrere from congestion
OF the lungs after he had Inhaled a
quantity Of the gas. Harold Saunders.
formerly chief chemist OF the plant. who
strode into the poisonous fumes wearing
only light gas mask and stopped the
leak Michael Pascal, his assistant, and
Peter Wirdel. were overcome by the
fumes. as was DR.. Benjamin Borrow. who
went TO the assistance OF the others. All
are expected to recover.
The escaping gas drove residents from
their homes. many Of them in automS-
biles. Authorities said that unless the
leak had been stopped there was enough
gas in the tank to kin the entire popu-
lation OF Bound Brook. City authorities
II was stated tonight. will take steps "a
have the plant removed. During the
war It was engaged In the manufacture
OF chemicals used for the government
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-23

tration had refused TO recommend him
for promotion. In reply OF all Inquiries
on the subject, former Secretary Baker
had said that the reasons were on file in
the war department
The name of Omar Bundy, commander
overseas of the Second division, although
carried in the list of major generals sub
mitted for confirmation at the last session
OF congress. was not included in the
Harding list. and failure of the war de-
partment to name him at this time was
criticized today by Senator New. republi-
can: Indiana. He is understood to have
made an effort to have the name restored
to the list.
Secretary Weeks informed the commit.
tee, it was reported, that he did not plan
to name chief of staff or recommend
other promotions to the rank of brigadier
general until the senate acts on the list
OF twelve major and fourteen brigadier
generals now pending About a dozen
more promotions to the rank of brisadier
general will be available when the pend.
ing list of major general nominations /,
disposed Of.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-23
PRESIDENT OF CHINA
ASKS FAMINE FUNDS

Chicago, April 22.-On his arrival at
the Blackstone hotel here today to begin
a speaking tour of large cities in aid OF
the China Famine Fund, Alfred s. Sze,
minister for China. gave out the text OF
a cable just received from the Chinese
president and transmitted by long dis
tance telephone from Washington.
Expressing the gratitude of China to
the United States for the aid already
extended to famine victims of the north
ern provinces, President Hsu stated,
China is looking now to the American
people, with whom she has the strongest
ties of friendship, to help her meet the
crisis she faces in the next few weeks.
Five out of the fifteen million people
effected by the famine still remain to
be saved" the cable said, The rest
have been taken care Of by existing
funds, of which $17.0oe,ooo Mex has
come from Chinese sources.
The central government" the cable
added, sis doing its best to meet the sit
uation in spite of the present financial
stringency" A good early crop, the
president stated, is expected in two OF
the afflicted provinces !; elsewhere the
prospect is described as mot bright
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-23
EKMANs ARE REFUSING
TO WORK FOR ALLIES


Mayenee. Germany, April % (By the
Z P.).-The inter-allied Rhineland COM
1ission IL meeting difficulties in the ap-
iicztion Of the new customs regime.
A large percentage Of the German Gus
Ons officers have refused to work, while
ehers are opposing passive resistance.
Refusals to work for the allies have
Sen particularly numerous in the regien
4 LudWigshaven and Dusseldorf. The
ornmission Is preparing to take energetic
measures to put the Germans to work,
he nature of which. however, has not
cen disclosed.
It Is learned that traffic between the
coupled territories and Germany proper
! ten times ulore in volume than that on
he western frontier Of the German re-
ubiic. Between Belgium, France and
ne occupied territories. in the region Of
Iayence ard Worms, freight trains have
Uttered considerable delays owing to the
election Of tine German mustons 'sfficers
An cnicial note issued IN Berlin by the
iinistry Of the interior reached the &C.
upationsl. zone today. In the note the
ierrlan government says it cannet bring
ressure TO bear on the functienaries ID
,rce them to work under the new. regime
ut that x any chose to do SO it will NOT
held against them
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-23
BILL TO PROTECT sANcr1r1
OF HOME IN WEST VIRGINIA

Charleston, W. Va, April ga bill
designed to protect the sanctity Of the
home has been introduced in the West
Virginia legislature by Senator Harrner
OF Clarksbnrg. It provides that hus-
band or wife who fears that family hap
piness may be destroyed by the attentions
Of third person may appear before a
justice Of the peace, swear to the facts
in the case and then send written warn
ing to the person believed to- be guilty,
In case the warning is ineffective, the
recipient may be arrested, and. if proved
guilty fine Of 500 may be imposed.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-23
ARRESTS IN SOUTH BOSTON
FOR THEFTs FROM CARS

Boston, April 22-Two arrests were
made tonight in connection with thefts
OF goods from freight cars in the South
Boston yards of the New York, New Ha-
ven and Hartford Railroad said to have
totalled more than $4,000 in value The
men taken into custody are Miles H Ry-
der of East Boston and John j. Durant
of Somerville.
Ryder was charged with breaking and
entering freight cars and Nlarcency of
more than $4,000 pounds of wool in
April and July of last year. The value
Of this wool. which later was recovered
from a place in .lWoburn where it has
been hidden, wis given as SLASH.
The charge against Durant was break
ing and entering freight cars and lar
cency of automobile tires anyd sugar
valued at s9.672, between April and Oc-
tober, 1920. Only a small part Of these
goods was recovered.
Ryder is a teamster and Durant is an
automobile painter. The police. say that
they expected TO make further arrests in
connection with the car thefts.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-23

lendon, April 22-(By the A. P)-
Germany has sent note to the British
government reiterating her complete viii
lngness to undertake the reconstruction
u devastated France.
The note, which came from the German
foreign office was delivered by the Ger
man embassy to the British foreign Of
hce this evening. 1t follows:
Germany Is absolutely persuaded
that il is unavoidably necessary for the
purpose Of restoring economic peace
throughout the world that the territories
devastated through the war should be re-
constructed and restored Until this is
lone there will be danger that feelings OF
hate will continue to exist among the ma
tons concerned.
Germany therefore declares herself
ance more to be entirely willing to Co
operate in this reconstruction with all
he means an dstrength at her disposal
and to take into account in regard there
%. in eyerq individual case, each wish Of
he power concerned as far as is possi-
ale"
IRE note proceeds TO enumerate in
rreat detail tn epossibilitiee Of recon
structicn. hrst for Germany to take over
specified localities, either as state un-
aertatine or by directing the work Of a
national cOlonizing and settlement as
sociation second, to undertake the worl
81 clearing. afforeststion, building and
-epairing brickworks and works for the
production of chalk, plaster, cement anC
yther necessaries and the necessary ma
ehinery and the building materials from
Germany; third to arrange that all such
machinery and materials shall ernanate
rom Germany, and, fourth TO start i'm
uediately plans to build at least 35,oe(
EO5den houses in the devastated districts
before the cold season begins.
The German government expressed |
willingness to help in any way possible
70 take over the cost in paper marks, th'
1mount 70 be reckoned against the rep
sratious account. and generally to coop
rA4e in every possible manner.
The note is signed by DR.. Walter 81
mons the Germon foreign minister. 1
equegts the allied governments to mi
late at the earliest possible moment
ne necessary discussion Of details.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-23
Democrats Opposed
to General Edwards
Members of Senate Military
Committee May Contest
Confirmation of His Promo
tion

Washington, April 22.-Strong opposi-
tion on the part of democrats was voiced
at meeting of the senate military com
mittee to confirm the nomination of Brig
adler General Clarence r.. Edwards, first
commander overseas of the Twenty-sixth
New England National guard) division,
to be a major general. The subject was
discussed a ia conference with Secretary
Weeks, who urged confirmation in the
course of his outlining the qualifications
of the officers recently nominated by
President Harding to be brigadier and
major generals.
The opposition to promotion of General
Edwards was said to have been based
upon his military record, although Sec
retary Weeks said that the war depart
ment files contained no unfavorable evil
dence in connection with his release from
the command of the division some time
! before the armistice. A more complete
| investigation of the records, it was said,
was suggested. however. and the secretary
was requested to supplement- information
given the committee today Ia meeting
tomorrow. Meanwhile action on all the
nominations was deferred.
General Edwards name headed the list
of major generals nominated by Presi-
| dent Harding, although the last admins
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-23
EARL OF DExBY MADE
SECRET VISIT TO IRELAND

Dublin. April 2l-ThA Frecmans
Journal learns that The Earl Of DERBY has
been in Ireland this week and stayed
last night incognito. in a hotel on Sack
vlllc street iis IL said II have register
cd in the name Of Mr.. Edwards and was
disguised with large horn-rimmed spscta-
clea
There Is good ground for believing. The
newspaper doclarer. that Lord DENLY
pdeviously saw Cardinal LoEue. and
though he returned 10 England tonight.
the paper believes he has seen De Valera.
"If Lord DENLY has indeed seen De
Valera" comments rfe Freemsn's Jourr-
al. mis- visit may be welcomed a. Per
haps the most hopeful move yet made
twoards reopenlng peace negotiations Tor
u. is auite certain that neither Lord Der
be nor any othe rstatesmsn would Be Re-
ceived by De Valera at the present mo-
msnt unless his credentials were incon.
testsble."
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-23
RENE vIvIANI SENDS A
KADIO FAREWELL GREETING

New York, April 22.-Rene viviani,
who left here last Wednesday for France
at the termination Of his special mission
Of courtesy from the French govern
ment to President Harding, has sent a
wireless farewell greeting ito the Ameri-
can people which was made public
here tonight. The message was received
by Marcel Knecht, who acted as his sec-
retary while in the United States.
only few hours from the shores of
America" said thes message, Il cannot
resist the impulse to express the heart
felt gratitude and farewell emotions J
feel towards the people of your noble
country for a splendid welcome and dem
enstration of hospitality and sympathy
extended to me during my visit now term
mated. I particularly thank the press OF
America. which has been SO kind and
generous in communicating to the most
distant parts of the whole country the
sentiments that I have endeavored to
convey"
The former French premier also thank.
ed President Harding for his cordial re-
ception and praised him highly for hi.
coinage Of ;the phrase covenant of con
science" with reference to relations be.
tween. the United States and France.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-23
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Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-23
COUNTRY-wIDE SEARCH
zee BIG BILL HAYWOOD

Chicago April 22.-while federal au-
th6rities throughout the country were
searching for William D.. Big Bill" Hay
wood. who was reported to have fed to
Russia to escape serving twenty year
sentence in prison. New information re-
gardinE the purpose Of his alleged jour
ney reached the federal authorities.
One report said that Haywood had
gone to Russia to raise money for the
rehabilitation Of the /. w. w. organiza-
ton. Membership in the society, it was
said, has fallen from more than 40e,-
eas to less than 10000 since the trial
Of the SO members in 1918 for obstruc-
ticn Of the draft laws.
Charles F. Clyne, united States dis
trict attorney. said he had heard reports
that Haywood would seek financial aid
from Trotzy, said to be personal friend.
Another report reaching officials was
that Haywood was hiding in the United
States for, a May Day couS.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-23
NEW HAVEN COUNTY EMPLOYERS
FAVOR DAYLIGHT SAVING

New Haven, Conn, April 22.-The
Employers Association Of New Haven
county tonight announced that it was in
favor of daylight saving, but recon-
mended that individual manufacturers
and merchants take vote of their en-
ployes to decide whether to operate on q
daylight saving schedule or remain on the
present hours.
The board of education took no action
on daylight saving at its meeting to-
night, members saying decision on
school hours should be delayed. City
departments and courts here are to con-
tinue on standard time next week. Yale
university will move its clocks ahead
Sunday and go on daylight saving
schedule. Banks and brokerage offices
will advance their working time one
hour
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-23
iEPARArIoNs PROPOSALS
MUST MEET SITUATION

Washington. April 22.-Any repara.
Ions proposals the German government
nay submit to the United States far
ransmission to the allies. mist be Ct
character those 90 y1ramen-s will be
Filiing to. consider and therefore be-
,rs being formally preserved TO the oow-
- az a whole, their general rat1re will
gobably be made clear to the Eovern-
rents separately.
Pending a reparations offer, with II
Tas expected might ve received tenor
sw as a result of the German cabinet
5uncil meeting tonight, oficial com.
cent vas withheld. It was known. how
yer. that diplomatic representatives here
Z the allied governments had exchanged
pinions today on Secretary Hughes re.
ty to Germany's appeal for mediation
the reparations dispute. and 1t was
nderstood that the situation had been
lscussed informally by oflcials Of the
Pn!ted States and those Of interested
aropean nations.
.Ths declaration Of DR.. simone, the
erniaa foreign minister, in the reich.
Ag that in drawing up a basis Of its
aopoE.iona the German government
EExt - 70 tae extreme limits Of what
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-23
GERMANY IS TOUNDERTAKE
RECONSTRUCTION OF FRANCE
Complete Willingness to Assume the Work is Expressed in
Note Sent the British Government German Govern
rnent Realizes That Until Wsrk is Undertaken All Ma
tons VIII Hate Germany German Cabinet Council
& win Make Known Today Its Policy the Question of
Reparations.

the German people can furnish in the
way of reparations" was interpreted here
as an acceptance, in principal at least,
of the Aferican position recently stated
that the United States stands with the
allies in holding Germany responsible
for the war and therefore morally bound
to make restitution to the full extent OF
the full extent Of her ability to pay.
The American government also. it is
understood, does not propose to disas-
sociate herself from the allies in the
matter of certain economic adjustments
growing out Of the. war and therefore
whatever reparations proposals from
Germany she may place before the al
lied governments will first be carefully
considered in the, light of their common
interests. 1t will be enough, it was ex-
planned, that the plan meet the approv-
al of American students of reparations.
Moreover, it was said tonight, that
the United States will not be sponsor
for any, plan suggested by Germany and
will not assume any obligations which
might prove embarrassing in bringing
reparations proposals to the attention
of the allies.
! Copies of Secretary Hughes reply to
tsie Germsn memorandum requesting
American mediation were sent today 10
American representatives here Of foreign
powers. for transmission to their govern
ments.
The promptness Of the American reply
declining to act mediator, but offering
to consider bringing to the attention Ct
the allies any reparations proposals Ger
many might make. was commented upon
| favorably here.
REPORTS tonight indicated 10 pros
pect Of lessening of the allied demands
Premier BRAND of France and Lloyd
| George will discuss reparations Sunday
and the general reparationt council is tt
be held. early next week. Meanwhile the
French forces are understood to be pre-
pairing to extend their occupation of
German. territory May 1, II the German
| position is unsatisfactory.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-23
60 DAYS, $500 WITH COSTS,
FOR VIOLATING LIQUOR LAW

Danbury. April 22.-In the city court
today Judge ]. Moss Ives imposed SEN
tences of sixty days in each case and fines
amounting to $500. with costs, on Edward
NJ. Lee and Rudolph Baker, proprietors
Of saloon in this city. who were ar
rested by the local police yesterday for
violation of the liquor laws. Execution
OF the jail sentences was suspended for
one week upon condition that the men
discontinue the liquor business wholly be-
fore the expiration of that time. Judge
Ives promised when the same firm became
involved in similar trouble a few weeks
ago that he would impose stiff penalties
in case of future convictions.
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