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Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-10-17
FEDERAL ACTION
|SEXPECTED BY
UNION CHIEFS
Legal Department May
Attempt to Iron Out
Troubles Of Rail Men.
Mail Train Order Is
Causing Considerable
Comment in Capital.

Washington, Oct. 16.-Federal action
in connection with the threatened ma
tional railroad strike still was confin-
ed Sunday to the conferences brought
about by President Harding between
the interstate commerce commission
and the public representatives on the
Railroad Labor board.
Consideration of the major problem
presented by q prospective paralysis
of the countrys carrier system prac-
tically at the opening of winter, will
be resumed Monday afternoon by the
two government agencies which have
in charge practically complete regula-
tons of railroad affairs.
lnjunctlons Expected
The impression given at the White
House was that having turned the
matter over to the agencies establish
ed by law to handle it, President Hard
ing had taken on further initiative and
would await the outcome Of the con-
ferences.
In labor circles, however, the ex-
pectation was expressed that the legal
branch of the government would be
utilized before many hours had passed.
II presume that the next thing will
be the injunction" President William
II. Johnston, of the international As
sociation Of Machinists remarked. He
did not give the basis for his expecta-
ton and there was no indication from
other sources that government officials
were preparing to appeal to the courts
to prevent disruption of the nations
business, particularly Of the mails.
President Harding's engagements for
the day did not include interviews with
any of the cabinet members whose Off
cial duties would have made the strike
an immediate issue in their depart
ment
Attorney General Daugherty and
Postmaster General Hays were both
out of town during the day, the latter
having left word at his office that there
would be no statement relating to the
strike before Monday.
Hays May Get Busy
In view of the statement of recoxniz-
ed leaders of the railroad unions that
no special consideration would be
shown mail trains once the strike was
in progress, official Washington looked
to the postoffice department for the
decisive" move. 1t was recalled Sum
day that the government had not been
called upon to meet organized inter-
ference with its mail traffic since
President Cleveland's administration.
During the most recent railroad labor
troubles, the switchmen's strike in the
spring Of 1920, mail schedules
were maintained with practical normal
ity and in other cases of disruption Of
ordinary rail transportation. there has
been invariably tacit understanding,
If not formal declaration, that the
post was inviolate.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-10-17
LEADERS CLAIM
ENOUGH MARGIN
To RAT|FY PACT
COP. HeadsUncertain
Whether or Not to Ex-
pect Democratic Battle
All Measures Will Be
Laid Aside for Vote
on German Agreement

Washington, Oct. 16.-A closer vote
than was first expected on ratification
of the German peace treaty now ap-
pears probable, according to predic-
tiOns Sunday night of senators on both
sides in close touch with developments.
The margin appearing for ratification
was estimated variousiy from three to
a maximum of seven or eight votes on
the even of decisive action scheduled
for Monday in the senate.
Republican leaders, however, said
ratification was assured.
Beginning Monday, the German peace
treaty is to occupy the senate exclu-
sively until the final vote. which is ex-
pected not later than Wednesday with
possibilities of a vote late Monday or
on Tuesday.
Vote Is Delayed
Meeting at II o'clock Monday, the
senate, laying aside the tax revision
bill until after the treaty vote, will
operate from II 80 under unanimous
consent agreement entered into several
weeks ago to expedite voting, by which
hour on the treaty and ten minutes
on reservations. This agreement was
to have become operative last Friday
but was postponed until Monday be-
cause of the death Of Senator Knox
of Pennsylvania.
Less than dozen senator's are ex-
pected to consume their full hours
time. Prominent among those plan
ming to speak are: Senators Hitchcock
of Nebraska, ranking minority member
of the foreign relations committee;
and Pomrene, Democrat, Ohio, in IA
yor of ratificatlons, and Senators Reed,
Democrat, Missouri; Borah, Repubi-
can, Idaho, and King, Democrat, Utah,
against ratification.
Glass Opposed to Pact.
Whether friends Of former Presi-
dent Wilson, among them Senator
Glass, Democrat, Virginia, former sec
retary of the treasury, would enter the
fight extensively in opposition, was not
certainx Reported appeals to Dem
ocratic senator's to "stand by Preident
Wilson and the League of Nations"
were admitted by the treaty's cham
l'ions to have cut early calculations OF
Democratic support. A number of
Democrats who were disposed orig
inally to vote for the treaty were said
to have decided to vote in the negative,
following discussion among Democratic
leaders. A few other Democrats,
however, who were counted upon orig
inally to oppose the treaty, were said
to be swinging to the other side to
express continued anti-league senti-
meut,
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-10-17
WORLD WAR EVILS
HARD TO CAST OFF
SAYS v. D. HINES
Physical Reparation Being Ac-
complished but Taxation and
Other Things Unsettled.

New York. Oct. 16.-W. D. Hines.
formerly director general of the rail-
road administration, returning on La
Sayoie from Europe Sunday. express
sed the opinion that results of three
years earnest effort to overcome the
wars destruction were disappointingly
short of the requirements. He had
been abroad Is months acting as
arbiter for the council of ambas-
sadors in Paris in allocating river
shipping Of the former Central powers
Of the various allied governments
"A geat deal of physical reparation
has been accomplished. Mr.. Hines
said. land business has found ways to
re-establish itself to substantial ex-
tent, but so far there seems little
prospect of relief from other evils
coming from the war-the heavy but
still inadequate taxation. the Install
ility of currencies, the impairment of
public credit. unemployment. the inter-
ference with adequate feeding and
clothing of populations and the inten
sified hatred and distrust which are
manifest in both foreign and domestic
politics in the various countries | have
observed"
If new wars do not intervene. he
said. the worlds recuperative power
would overcome these obstacles.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-10-17
Relatives of Famine
Sufferers in Russ
May Send Supplies

Washington, Oct. 16.-Confirmation
of reports that an agreement had been
reached between the American Relief
administration and the soviet authori-
ties whereby food may be sent into
Russia by relatives of the stricken
people was received Sunday BY Secre.
tary Hoover, chairman Of the. relief
organization. The secretary said there
we're nearly 100000 Russians or
Americans Of Russian descent in the
United States and there had been an
insistent demand that they be allowed
to aid by sending food.
Under the plan established for the
relief work, anyone may remit funds
by mail only to the relief administra-
ton in New York, Washington, or Lon
don, in sums of $40 or multiples of that
amount, accompanied by the name and
address Of the beneficiary. The ad-
ministration office q: Moscow will he
notified of the remittance and if the
person or group to be aided cannot be
found, the funds will be returned.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-10-17
Irishrnen Who Refuse
to Use Republican
Court Are kidnaped

Belfast, Oct fitzpatrick Shields, a
farmer in Castleberg, county Tyrone,
was seized by four armed men last
week during the night prior to the
civil hearing in civil action in which
he was the plaintiff. He was carried
off blindfolded and detained for several
days and then liberated. 1t is alleged
that he had refused to submit his
cause for action to Republican court
desiring to have the case tried before
the regularly established courts
1t is alleged that there has been
several other such knidnapings, among
them James Shannagh, farmer Of
Tyrone. 1t is also said that another
man, John Meehan, who refused to
submit his case to a Republican court.
was detained by Sim Feiners until
after the regular court session had con-
cluded Saturday.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-10-17
PERSH|uC GREETED
BY JOYOUS CROWDS
At LONDON STATION
Met by Distinguished Commit
tee Representing Different
Branches Of Government.

London, Oct. 16-(By The Assoei-
,ated Press).-General Pershing. who
comes to London to take part in the
ceremony attending the laying Of the
congressional medal on the tomb Of
Britain's unknown soldier, arrived here
from Paris Sunday. He was met at
Victoria by distinguished reception
committee from the various govern
ment departments.
The general was the first of the party
Ito step off the train and was greeted
by Sir Laming Worthington-E Evans, Sec
retary of war, who introduced him to
the others, while hundreds Of onlook
ers applauded.
Accompanying the party was Field
Marshal Sir Henry II. Wilson, chief Of
the British staff, who had been in
Paris on official business. At Folke-
stone, where General Pershing disem-
barked, he was met by the military and
naval attaches Of the American en-
bassy.
On his arrival here, the general en-
tered an automobile, accompanied by
his aides, and as the car passed through
the gates and encountered the crowds
lining both sides of the thoroughfare,
hearty cheers were given again and
again General Pershing went direct
to the American embassy where he
will stay while in London, and later
was the guest Of Ambassador and Mrs.
Harvey at a dinner party.
'"The Star Spangled Banner" rem
dered by the Welsh guards band, and
the cheering Of thousands Of men and
women, boys and girls, greeted the
composite battalion from Coblenz when
the special train rolled into Victoria
station two hours after the arrival of
General Pershing The battalion con-
sists Of 45O men from the fifth, eighth
and fiftieth infantry, with band of
thirty pieces and twenty officers.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-10-17
u. S. Marines Rescue
British Citizen Held
by Mexican Bandits

Washington. Oct. 16.--The release
of Thomas J. Steele. a British citizen
resident in the San Pedro de Marcoris
district of Santo Domingo. who was
kidnapped and held for ransom by al
legged Santo Domingo patriots on
September 2S. was effected by prompt
action of detachment of United
States marines. It was learned here
Sunday. The Dominicans were forced
to abandon Steele in hot pursuit and
he was returned to his home uniniured
by the marines within As hours after
his capture
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-10-17
Slashes Wife's Throat
After Long Quarrel

Chicago, Oct. 16.-Alexander Stuart
Ross, a broker, Sunday night slashed
his wife's throat in one of the larger
downtown hotels during a quarrel
which, Ross told the police. was over
financial affairs. Mrs. Ross condition
is critica!
Ross, according to the police, said
that his wife threatened him with a
razor when he refused to give her n
check for $1,000 he had just received
and that finally after lengthy argu-
ment he had seized the razor and
slashed her throat.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-10-17
Mother-in-Law Shot;
Blamed for Trouble
in Gatlin Family

Wrightsyille, Ca. Oct 16-Roger
Gatlin, 40. garage owner of FitzGerald,
Ga, according to police, drove up to
the front of the residence of his mothr-
in-law, Mrs. William Smell, here Sun
day, walked from his automobile to the
front porch where Mrs Smell was sit
ting, and shot her through the head.
She died instantly.
Gatlin himself was shot and killed
before he had time to leave the porch.
the police said, in a duel with Mrs.
SHELLS son, Garvin.
Gatlin moved to FitzGerald three
months ago, and his wife refused to
accompany him, it was said. He is
said to have blamed his mother in law
for her refusal
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-10-17

TRANSLATION OF WAGE CUTS
INTO LOWER FREIGHT RATES
MIGHT CALM WORKERS, CLAIM

Washington, Oct. i6.-Immedi-
ate translation of the reduction
authorized last July In wages Of
railroad employees into reduced
freight rates was suggested by the
public group Of tho Railroad Labor
board Sunday night as lone feas-
ible plan by which the present
controversy can be settled and a
strike averted".
"lf the railroads will immedi-
ately, In good faith, adopt this
suggestion" the public group said
In the first statement issued since
its arrival In Washington, "the
situation can be cleared up, freight
rates reduced to shippers, the cost
of living reduced to consumers,
and a stimulating effect exerted
upon all business.
Under the plan suggested by
the public group, the railroads
would withdraw their request for
further wage reductions until
freight reductions have been COM
pleted, and "pendIng action of the
board on such petition for another
reduction as the carriers may sub
sequentIy submit" the unions
would Withdraw the strike order.
The suggestion In Washington
by the public group of the rail-
road labor board that the recent
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-10-17
PACKING PLANT
WOULD Be CRIPPLED
BY RAIL STRIKE
Average Industries of Middle
West Would Have Little
Trouble During Walkout.

Chicago, Oct. 16.-(By the Associ-
ated Press. "A railroad strike would
have little effect on the average large
industry of the middle west but would
result in closing down all of the pack
ing plants within three weeks and un-
doubtedly would force many small fac
tories to close, representatives of some
of the chief industries of this region
said Sunday night.
Tentative plans were begin drawn up
through which it was said Chicago and
the larger cities could be kept sup
piled with most food commodities, al
though it was believed that meat sup
plies would run short quickly, the pack
ers asserting that their stocks on hand
are smaller than in many years.
Short on Meat.
An official of one packing concern
said that the meat packers had been
operating at only 35 per cent normal
strength for more than year and that
as they were entirely dependent on the
transportation systems. they could not
operate during an effective railroad
strike. Approximately $4,000 men
would be thrown out of work through
closing of the Big Five packing plants,
officials said. although in normal times
the number would have been much
larger.
George R. Meyercord, president of
the Illinois Manufacturers association,
said reports he had received indicated
that the larger industries would have
no trouble in operating in spite Of a
railroad strike.
"There would be no general tie-up
of industry" he said. Most of the
larger industries have been operating
on greatly reduced scale and have an
abundance of raw material on hand
I have received many reports today
from factories saying that they would
20 right ahead with their work and
store their output.
Would Hurt Small Plants
Only the small hand mouth manu-
facturer would be hurt, most Of them
would have to close their plants
John w. O'Leary. former head of the
Chicago Chamber of Commerce, and a
member Of the board of directors Of
half a dozen Of the larger central west
ern industries, also predicted that
strike would not seriously hamper the
big industries.
Automobile dealers said their bust
ness might even be increased by
strike, Through consequent increased
demand for cars. Machines would be
by their own power, it was
said.
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of Nations
Urged to Promote
Commerce of World

Toxic, Oct. 16.-(By The Associated
Press. )-Formation Of a commercial
association to develop world commerce
by diminishing competition by agree
mcnt as far as possible is one of the
objects of the visit to America of
Baron Shibusawa, president of the
Toxic chamber of commerce. Great
Britain, the United States and Japan
would be members of the proposed
association which would also contem-
plate reciprocity in customs, it is de-
clared by leading newspapers here.
New York and London would be
headquarters of the organization and
Joint committees appointed by the three
countries would work in carrying out
the plan.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-10-17

wage reduction authorized by the
board be passed along by the
roads in lower freight rates as a
possible means OF averting the
threatened railroad strike Seems
inconoeivabte at first glance,
Samuel NJ. FELTON,, president OF
the Chicago Great Western rail.
road said when interviewed at
Chicago after being informed OF
the suggestion by the Associated
Press.
." cannot commit myself de-
finItely until ! am fully informed
of the details Of the suggestion"
said Mr.. FELTON,, "but at first
glance 1t seems absurd.
"Much of the recent t2H2 per
cent wage reduction granted by
the board already has been trans
lated into lower freight rates. To
make further reduction now Is
impossible, I think, as the Associ-
alton of Railway Executives point.
cd out In the announcement OF
Its action last week when 1t agreed
that future reductions would i'm
medlateIy be passed along into
lower rates but that no reduction
now is possible.
"The mater Is one for the roads
to decide and I am speaking, OF
course, merely for myself"
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-10-17
WILL HONOR
ITALIAN SOLDIER HERO

New York, Oct. 1B.-By request Of
General Armando Diaz, Italy's war
hero, who is scheduled to arrive in
New York next Wednesday, requiem
hixh mass will be celebrated in st.
Patrick's cathedral on November 4,
for the repose of the soul of the un-
known Italian soldier to be buried in
Rome on that day with highest honors.
1t is plannedsto make the ceremony
in New York as impressive as in Rome.
Officials of the army, navy, marine md
the American Legion, it was said. would
be present.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-10-17

) Mr.. Lee returned to headquarters
this morning from Chicago where Sat
urday the five transportation organiza-
tions ordered the strike and immediate
ly began sending out official notices
of the strike order to approximately
300 general chairmen Of his organiza-
tion who did not attend the Chicago
conference. General chairmen of the
four other organizations attended the
conference and were given their orders
there.
Nothing but miracle can stop this
strike,' said Mr.. Lee. Still there may
be saviour some place, but / am
afraid not
Explains Strike Order
Mr.. Lee explained that the strike
order sent out to the five organizations
was final and definite, no provisions
being made for a postponement of
action. Only satisfactory settlement
before the date set for the strike to
begin is provided for in the Instructions
sent the general chairmen.
Mr.. Lee said that the strike is In
protest against the 1917 per cent wage
reduction handed down by the Railroad
Labor board on June first last, and
which went into effec. July /.
He explains that when the five rail-
road organization chiefs met with
committee of five railroad managers
in Chicago, to consider the 1919 per
cent wage reduction and were informed
by the railroad managers that further
10 per cent wage reduction would be
requested, the brotherhood chiefs gave
up all hope of an amicable settlement
and the strike order resulted.
Grand officers of the Engineers were
arriving here Sunday for conference
Monday with Grand Chief Warren s.
Stone at which they will receive final
instructions before departing for the
districts over which they have super
vision.
Mr.. Stone. W. s. Carter. president
of the Brotherhood of Firemen and
l.. r. Sheppard, president
of the Order of Railway Conductors,
and 7. c. Cashen. president of the
Switchmen's Union of North America.
are expected to arrive here Monday to
take part in Tuesdays conference.
Provide for Settlement
Orders for calling off the strike in
case of satisfactory agreement has
been reached, and are contained in
sealed code messages mailed to all
general chairmen with the official strike
order, which are not to be opened until
receipt of code telegram IF this
code telegram and the sealed code
message are identical, the genral chair
men will know the strike has been
settled. All the code kilograms sent
to the general chairmen are worded
and the general chairmen in
passing along similar Instructions to
local chairmen, will receive different
codes also
The purpose of using this code sys-
tenn. rather than one general code
word, it was said. was to prevent the
being imposed upon
should the code word fall into improper
hands.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-10-17
u. S. Highway Bill
Would Help Jobless

Washington, Oct 16.-The federal
highway bill, as agreed upon in confer
ence. carries appropriations which will
make possible the employment Of from
100000 to $4,000 for six months, ac-
cording to an announcement Sunday by
the department Of agriculture.
1T is a fortunate condition. the
statement added. that the states with
the largest alloments, and which can
proceed at once with road construc-
tion, are the states where unemploy-
ment conditions probably are the
worst"
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-10-17
WIZARD IS BETTER

Washington, Oct. 16.--William j.
Simmons, founder and imperial wizard
Of the Ku Klux klan, will be able to
resume his defense Of the organization
day. his physicians announced Sunday
night. They reported that he was re-
covering satisfactorily from an uttack
Of throat trouble and exhaustion.
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DEAD MAN is THOWN
IN FRONT OF THEATER

Chicago, Oct. 16.--The body of a
man, identified as Arthur Anderson,
was thrown from an automobile in
front of a downtown theater Sunday
night with stab wound over his
heart. Three men in the automobile
jumped out and two of them f. !.
Jacobson aud Herman Seegar. were
captured. The police are searching
for the third man. blamed by his com
panions with doing the actual stabbing.
No metive for the killing was given.
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BANKER A SUICIDE.

Barnwell. S. G., Oct. 16.-P. NJ.
Buckinham, president OF the Bank Of
Western Carolina, committed suicide
at his home here Sunday. He was
elected to head the institution. which
has branches throughout Che state, a
month ago. 4llness was given ~ the
CAUSE for his action.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-10-17
ENTERS COMPLAINT.

Riga. Oct 16-Usuff Kemal Bey,
Turkish Nationalist foreign minister.
has sent the Russian soviet govern
ment an official complaint against
what he calls new Greek atrocities.
according to the Rosta agency He
charges that the Greek troops. among
other things, are burning people alive
in the villages which the snatianaliats
were forced 70 evacnata n Bert
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-10-17
BLANCHARD DIES

Minneapolis. Oct. 16.--A. Blanchard,
CO. identified with the flour and grain
industries in Minnesota for 40 years,
died suddenly Saturday at Lake Wales.
Florida, according to word received
here Sunday night. Up to 1913, he had
been secretary and part owner of the
Marshall Milling company at Marshall,
Mimi, for 5 years. The body will be
cremated in Chicago.