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Arizona republican., 1921-07-17
Diplomats Await
 Japan's Answer On
 Far East Question
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WASHINGTON, July 16-Diplo- matic preliminaries to the disarm- ament conference went into period of quiescence today while Japan de- liberated whether to consent to the broad discussion of Far Eastern prob lems considered essential by the United States if a serious disarma- ment is to be attempted.
 So far as coslld be learned no word had come to the state department to- night in response to the informal ex- planation made to Japan yesterday relative to the probable scope of the conference. Officials. however, made no secret of their continued confi- dence that Japan eventually would join Grea, Britain. France. Italy and China in accepting full participation in the discussions.
 It vas emphasized that no nasty decision was sought and that there was no desire here 70 have the Tokio government accept unreservedly until it had satisfied itself as to the exact purposes and good faith of the United States in proposing the conference. The general belief was that a delay of several days would ensue before the next important development.
Arizona republican., 1921-07-17
Constitutionality
 Of Vehicle Motor
 Law Is Questioned
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PRESCOTT. Ariz, July 1s.-The first attack on the constitutionality of the Arizona motor vehicle law, ac- cording to attorneys, is contained in the amended answer of l.. w. Kelly to the complaint of Attorney Genei al W. J. Galbraith. MT. Kelly's amend ed answer was filed in the Yavapat county superior court today.
 The court recently issued a tenn porary injunction on complaint of Attorney General Galbraith restrain ing Mir Kelly from hauling freight by truck over the Prescott-J Jerome short line" highway. MT. Kelly was aliaged to be operating his trucks without a certificate of convenience and necessity from the state corpo- ration commission
 Mir Kelly's amended answer de- clared that the Arizona motor ve- hicle law violated both the Arizona and United States constitutions. He declared that it made possible and resulted in the granting of exclusive franchises, denied by the state con- stitution to any but municipal cor porations.
 MT. Kelly Is defendant in a suit that is parallel to one filed by the state against the Jerome Union Stage Line, Inc, for operating passenger stages over the new Prescott Jerome highway without a certificate from the state corporation commission. Officers of the Jerome Union Stage Line, Inc, have been cited to ap- pear in the superior court for con tempt of court for alleged violation of a temporary restraining order.
Arizona republican., 1921-07-17
REPORT NOT TRUE THAT D. B. HEARD ORDERS COTTON CROP ABANDONED

Mr. Heard has not lost faith in cotton in this valley. He has re- gently taken an active part in the Worlds second cotton conference and he has increased his faith in the fu- ture of the industry. In the course of a cablegram yesterday, bearing upon the tariff question he wired:
 "Past two weeks British cotton
 market steadily improving. From
 information obtained concerning
 Egypt an cotton, convinced tariff
 protection Pima is imperative.
 Believe Esgate with co-operatioi
 of our delegation and Secretaries
 Hoover, Fall and Wallace could
 accomplish much at Washington
 in preliminary hearing. Cabling
 Hoover and Cameron. Advise
 Cook, Paris"
 As further evidence of the interest of MT. Heard in the cotton industry the greater part of his time during his European vacation is being de- voted to a study of it. One of his objective points is Czecho- Slovakis where he will make an inspection oi the spinning industry.
 It may also be stated that at the worlds second cotton conference al Manchester, MT. Heard was made g member of the executive committed of twelve, of which only six were allotted to America
Arizona republican., 1921-07-17
.DE VALERA AND 'GE0RGE CONFER TOMORROW AND PEACE MEETING "OPENS TUESDAY
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 LONDON, July 1e.-Eamonn' de valera's proposal and the nature of Sir James Craig's conversations with Premier Lloyd George today remain closely guarded secrets. There was no conference between the British prime minister and the Irish repub- iican partyf leader today. Mir. de Valera will visit MT. Lloyd George probably Monday afternoon and in some quarters it is predicted that T round table conference may be held Tuesday This. however, is only in- dicative of the hopeful feeling gem orally prevailing regarding the pro- gress of the negotiations for an Irish settlement
 met, H. NJ. Pollock, E. A. Archdale, and U. NJ Andrews, together with the secretary. Colonel Spender, arrived In London this afternoon and tonight conferred with the Ulster premier in preparation for the meeting of Sir James Craig with Mir Lloyd George on Monday.
 The sinn sFein delegates were joined this evening by Desmond Fitz- gerald. sinn Fein minister of prona- ganda. who has just been released from an internment camp
 What is happening behind the scenes fin the consultations of the Irish parties preliminary to the re- newal of the converse tions between Eamon de Valera and Premier Lloyd George on Monday is viewed here by mier. termed this morning "a rigid silence"
 Sir James used this phrase in ex- blaming 10 interviewers his belief that everything depended upon the way the question was handled.
 'The slightest indiscretion or mis- interpretation" he said. may easily cause incalculable harm What will best aid the attainment of peace is for everyone concerned to withhold comment outside of official consulta- tions"
 Of the principals in the conferences. Mir Lloyd George Is spending the weekend in his country home at Chequers court. where members of the cabinet probably will be called Mir. de Valera and his colleague went this afternoon to view the ex- hibition here of Sir John Lavery's paintings which include pictures of the trial of Sir Roger Easement and of the funeral procession in London Of Lord Mayor MacSwiney Of Cork and portrait of Archbishop Mennix of Australia.
 On the deliberations of the Ulster premier and colleagues is believed to rest the immediate hope for the un- embarrassed continuance of the Downing street conversations in which it is possible Sir James win join Monday. although such a visit to the prime minister's official resi- dence would merely be for second personal interview with Mfr. Lloyd George
 The de Valera headquarters was bombarded this morning with re- quests for comment on various pub lished reports as to terms. concrete proposals and decisions alleged to have been made during the talks on the peace question already held but to all inquiries the official rejoinder was.
 We are pledged to secrecy. These reports are pure fabrications. out of the minds of their writers. and are wholly unwarranted."
Arizona republican., 1921-07-17
WAR CRIMINALS RECEIVE r OUR
 YEAR SENTENCE
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LEIPSIC, Germany, July 16-Lieu- tenant Dittmar and Lieutenar. Boldt, charged with murder in the first de- gree for firing on lifeboats after the Canadian hospital ship Llandovery Castle had been torpedoed in the summer of 1918 were each sentenced today to four years Imprisonment.
 The sentence did not. however, carry hard labor with it, as demanded by the public prosecutor. The case of Dlttmar and Boldt differed from the supreme court here in connection with trials growing out of violations of the rules of civilized warfare. in that the two lieutenants were brought to trial by the German public prose cutor.
 Great Britain only had demanded the trial of Commander Patzig of the submarine which torpedoed the Llandovery Castle. who fled the country. The public prosecutor however after an examination of the evidence. ordered that Dittnar and Boldt be placed on trial.
 Lieutenant Boldt. who a short time ago retired from the navy. was ord cred deprived of his civil rights.
 The men were sentenced for man
 
 officers acted on the impulse of the moment"
 An excited crowd filled the court room.
 Dr. Schmidt. president of the su- preme court. in reviewing the case. declared the Llandovery Castle was torpedoed against the law of na- tions. s,,
 Everything aboard was in perfect order" he said, "and, furthermore. the sinking was against all regulations of the German admiralty. as the ship was in waters where the torpedoing was forbidden.
 ''The court finds the ffehoats were fired on intentionally, with the object of removing witnesses who could testify to the misdeed by the subma- rine commander.
 "Furthermore the court finds the officers acted on the impulse of the moment, that the deed was not pre- meditated; consequently they are not guilty of murder. They would have done their duty if they had refused to obey Commander Patzigs orders to fire on the lifeboats and would have been justified in refusing to comply with the commanders de- maHd to maintain secrecy. This terrible case casts a shadow over the German navy and the whole 1 submarine war"
 There was some commotion in the court room after the verdict was an- nounced, but the police locked the I doors and prevented demonstrations s | by the crowds which had gathered outside.
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Spiritual Leader
 Disappears When
 Marshal Appears
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GREENFIELD, Mass, July 16.- Headquarters at Lake Pleasant of the National Spiritual alliance of the United States was plunged into a turmoil tonight when it became known that Chief Rheamont of Wis consin, master spiritualist and trum- pet bearer and materializing medium had mysteriously disappeared from the camp grounds on the arrival of Chief of Police Mitchell Carol of Miller's Falls. armed with warrant for Rheamont's arrest on charge of assault and battery and fraud.
 The chiefs disappearance was the aftermath of an attempted expose by Converse Mickerson. of Everett. who is also a spiritualist. The trumpet seance. so-called. came to a sudden end Wednesday night when Kicker son began using a pocket flashlight, it is said.
Arizona republican., 1921-07-17
LASH MINUTE NEWS
SMALLEST A. E. F. VETERAN KILLED

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Arizona republican., 1921-07-17
RAINBOW VETERANS FAIL ID ENDORSE
 IMMEDIATE BONUS
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CLEVELAND. July 16.-The Rain bow Division Veterans association failed to endorse an immediate cash bonus for former soldiers at the closing of their annual convention here today. They passed a resolution. however, recommending early collec- tion of the accrued interest on the allied war debt to the Unitec States and the use of the mc1sy to pay the adjusted compensatia6 er sx-sol- diers.
 A resolution was aA-stes t.nnand- ing adequate and efficient care for disabled service men.
 Col. George R. Leach. former com manding officer of the 151st field ar tillery. now mayor of Minneapolis was elected president.
 Other officers elected were:
 Honorary president, Matt A. Tin ley. Council Bluffs, Iowa: first vice president. J. Bentley Mulford, Wash ington chaplain, Rev. J. J. Halliday Detroit.
 At the close of the business session the delegates stood for 20 seconds in silence at a tribute to the dead of the 1ivision
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BRITAIN WILL NOT FAIL AM ERICA IN
 WORLD PEACE MOVE
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O. f LONDON. July 17.-world peace. as the ideal of the proposed Wash ington conference. and Irish peace. which it is hoped vii. come from the conferences between Premier Lloyd George and Eamonn de Valera. fur nished the subjects of optimistic edi- torials in the Sunday papers.
 America has given a great lead for world peace. and Great Britain will not fail her, says the Sunday Observer. commenting on the events of the week. which. it declares. "have wrought extraordinary changes on the world stage, comparable only to the dramatic transformation result ing from the declaration of war seven years ago." The Observer sees Pres ident Harding's invitation as one. to consider a policy which will mako naval disarmament on the Pacific possible. and does not see in Japan's qualified answer anything more than prudent desire for a voice in de- termining the nature and scope of the conference agenda.
 Tt does not lead us to believe for a moment the newspaper declares, that Japan is not prepared for full couiSIenCe, or that the 1HteF-Teid tion of armaments and policy is less ob- vious to her than to any one else Japan's interest in a settlement guar anteeing her peaceful development is no less imperative than that of the other powers concerned"
 The Observer utterly refuses to consider the chance of failure and says:
 Success in Washington means success elsewhere. Peace breeds peace, as war breeds war. Europe will catch either infection From continent to continent, from foreign policy to home policy, peace or war will spread accordingly.
 On the Irish question, the Sunday Times says:
 Ireland is first in our thoughts and if there is any one who doubted the genuineness for peace in both countries he cannot doubt longer af- ter the events of the past week"
 All the Sunday papers comment in hopeful vein on the Irish outcome, but all, likewise, carefully refrain from using words which they con- slider would be likely to prove un- favorable to the success of the nego- tiations.
Arizona republican., 1921-07-17
PRESCOTT MERCHANT OPPOSES EMPLOYING
 OUTSIDE ENC|NEERs
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 PRESCOTT. Ariz, July 1s.-O. $. Hesia- local merchant, today filed suit in the yavapai county superior court against the Yavapai county highway commission and the county treasurer to prevent the carrying out of a contract recently signed by the commission with a firm of engineers in Los Angeles. MT. Hesla asked that an injunction be issued restrain ing the commission from issuing warrants to the engineers under the contract and restraining the treas urer from paying a warrant for $2.500 that already has been drawn in favor of the engineers.
 The contract provides that the engineering firm shall render "ad- vice and consulting" service to the commission in return for a fee of per cent of a bond issue of s1,500. 900.
 MT. Hesla's complaint alleges that the contract was an illegal delega- ticn of the highway commission $ powers to the engineering firm and also that the commission had em- ployed an engineer before the con tract was signed, that the engineer first employed was qualified en- gineer and that he still held his po- sition with the commission.
Arizona republican., 1921-07-17
Former Member Of Whipple Barracks Dies In Nogales
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 MORALES, Ariz., July 16-M. J. Rosenwater of Tucson was found dead in hotel here at noon today. Rosenwater, who arrived here Thurs day on the stage from Tucson, ap- parentiy had been dcad for 30 hours when his body was found.
 Near his bcdy was found small bottle from wi ich the label had been removed, and a note which was writ ten on the back of a letter from the bureau Of war risk insurance. The note gave the address of relatives in New York and asked that they be mo- tified in case he died. It also asked that he be buried in a Hebrew, non- sectarian cemetery if he should die.
 The coropcrs jury this afternoon returned verdict saying that death was due to natural causes.
 Papers found in his pockets indi- cated that he had been honorably discharged from Whipple Barracks at Prescott and that he had been a member of the 326th infantry.
Arizona republican., 1921-07-17
Welded By Proxy California Couple
 Ask Legal Status
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OAKLAND, Calf. July 16.-Can marriage never solemnized be an- nulled?
 This is the question put before an Oakland court today in an action by Miss Estelle M. Harvey of Oakland.
 Miss Harveys suit recites that marriage license obtained by herself and Kelsey Hastings was taken from Hastings pocket at dance and used by another couple, whose names sne declined to give. Duly endorsed by the officiating clergyman. the license was returned to the. county office and now has become a legal record Of a ceremony which both Miss Harvey and Hastings declare never was per- formed.
 Now Miss Harvey wants the courts to straighten out the tangle of who is married, and. if so, to whom.
Arizona republican., 1921-07-17
Western Reserve Banks To Frame
 Cotton Policies

WASHINGTON, July 16.- Governor Harding of the federal reserve board, announced today that he had called a conference here ne;l Tuesday of governors of the five reserve banks in cot ton producing sections to frame . uniform policy on cotton loans during the coming marketing season. Governors of the reserve banks of Richmond, Dallas, At lanta, St. Louis and Kansas City have been invited.
 The only ether cotton section in the country, the governor said, was San Francisco, but the time was too short to permit a repre- sentative from the bank there to attend and it would work out it's own policy.
 The policy on cotton loans were in line with the boards policy for orderly marketing of crop, Gov ernor Harding said. and a state- ment backed by an announce ment by the board will be issued to, set forth the uniform plan of the five districts for the season.
Arizona republican., 1921-07-17
HOUSE FAILS T0 ELIMINATE DYE
 PRODUCT TARIFF

WASHINGTON, July 16-After re- fusing by vote of 122 to 106 to elim- mate the three year dye embargo from the Fordney tariff bill, the house jumped suddenly today into partisan fight over of.
 But it did not last long. Flaming fiercely at first, the oil battle end ed abruptly on a Republican motion to adjourn until Monday. Although opposed solidly by Democrats, who forced a roll call, the result was the same as yesterday when the Repub- licans, standing together, voted to quit.
 By breaking in unexpectedly, Rep resentative Garrett or Tennessee, in charge of the minority, forced the oil issue to the front. His amend ment to put crude petroleum and fuel oil back on the free hst, was thrown out on a point of order amid the greatest confusion and uproar. For a time the house did not seem able to tell it's legislative head from it's heels, a Republican breaking in with a wild shout to know where We are at 2
 As the Garrett free oil amedment was knocked out. Representative Treadway of sachusetts. Re- publican member of the ways and means committee, which at the elev- enth hour imposed a duty of 35 cents a barrel on crude petroleum and 2s cents barrel on fuel oil, stepped to the front with an amendment to wipe out the proposed tax. Being g member of the committee, he was permitted to present the amendment but was stopped at the else of five minute talk by objection of Demo- crats who announced they were pre- pared to shut off debate and vote.
 Tn the half hour furry the oil duty was ssviolently denounced and warm ly defended. Representative Rob ertson, Republican of Oklahoma. brought around of applause from those supporting the oil tariff by att tacking the New England policy of demanding protection with one hand and free trade with the other
 It was apparent that oil took top place in interest among the house membership in the five contested schedules on which a separate vote is to be permitted by special rule Everybody, it seemed, was anxious to speak and worn out by the all day wrangle over dyes. Members were ready to lay orr until Monday and get their forces lined up for the real fight
 The dye embargo stood up against a combined attack by Democrats and Republicans. Described by those supporting it as device to shackel the vast dye interests of Germany. il was denounced by Representative Frear of Wisconsin. a Republican member of the ways and means com u.ittee and others. as a move to build up dye monopoly in this country.
 As the vote was comparatively close some doubt was expressed as to the final action by the house proper next week. the vote today being in the committee of the whole. The sched ule in addition to the embargo. fixes a duty of cents pound and 35 pel cent ad vaiorem on imports of coa tar products from which dyes are obtained.
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Arizona republican., 1921-07-17
District Attorney
 Refuses To Arrest Woman For Murder
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 NORTHPORT. N. Y, July 15-De- spite the request of Sheriff John Y Kelly that Mrs. Helen B. Hemming be detained in connection with the killing of her husband, Henry C. Hemming. by the caretaker of the Duck Island estate. Thursday night, Assistant District Attorney Partridge tonight announced that he would be- cline to cause her detention.
 MT. Partridge said he was con- vinced that Mrs. Hemming had tried to keep her husband away from home and was unaware that the caretaker, Frank Eberhar1t, who killed himself after staying the broker, had planned the shooting beforehand. The killing occurred after Henim1ng. who had been estranged from his wife, met her in New York and insisted on accom- panying her home over ner objections.
Arizona republican., 1921-07-17
Japanese Viscount
 Declares War With
 America Improbable
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CHICAGO. July 16.-War- between the United States and Japan Is not within the vision of the intelligent peoples of these two countries, Wis., count Tadashiro Inouye, member of Japan's house of peers, declared to- day on his arrival from Lisbon, Por- tugal, where he attended the recent international parliamentary confer ence of commerce. He is now on his way back to Japan.
 "Subdue war talk. and war between your country and mine will not oc- cur" he said. "The Japanese govern ment, I believe. and the people. I am sure would welcome a reduction of total armament. We are burdened by taxation. Comparatively speaking, we would benefit by a disarmament program even more than the United States"
Arizona republican., 1921-07-17
Broken Crank Shaft Disables Freighter
 2,5OO Miles At Sea
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SAN FRANCISCO. July 16.-With a broken crank shaft. the Japanese freighter Hamburg Maru. with crew of 50 men, which left San Fran cisco June 20 for Yokohama, has been drifting since July 4, about 4000 miles out on the Pacific Srom here, accord ing to a wireless message received here today by the marine department of the chamber of commerce It was expected another shaft would be in stalled by the crew within a week.
 The liner Africa Maru, which left Tacoma July 13 for Yokohama, has been requested by wireless to so to her aid
 The position of the Hamburg Maru was given as about 2500 miles north west of Honolulu.
Arizona republican., 1921-07-17
United Sfdfes Pays England $32, ,688,3 ,352 To Transporf Tanks
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 WASHINGTON. July 1s-Des- bite Great Britain's debt Of $4.50o.> GOO, 900 to this county. payment of $32, ,6SS,352 has been made by the American government to the Brit ish ministry of shipping in settle ment of a claim against the war department, treasury officials said today. The payment was made, officials said. pursuant to an opin- ion by Attorney General Daugh- erty-
 The British claim was for trans- portation services arising out of the war with Germany.
Arizona republican., 1921-07-17
Frisco Police Will
 Pursue Bandits Wifh
 Arnored Motor Cars

SAN FRANCISCO, July 16.-An armored automobile, equipped with two machine guns and protected by steel one and one-half inches thick, is to be used by San Francisco police officers in operating against thieves who work from automobiles. Chief of Police Daniel O'Brien announced to- day. It will carry a crew of four or five men.
Arizona republican., 1921-07-17
Coast Freiga Rotes
 Coming Dolun July 28

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 SAN FRANCISCO. July 16.--The date. on which the reduced freight rate on certain goods from California, intended for export from New York and gulf ports will be put into effect is July 2S instead of Aug 15. it was nounced by the Southern Pacific company and the Atchison, Topeka &- Santa F'e Railway company today.