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The New York herald., 1921-07-29
REPRIEVE GRANTED
TO CARL WANDERER
GoD. Small Sets Date for Ex.
ecution September 30.

spRiNcFIELp, ILL.,. July 2s.-Gov. Small
through his Office In the Capitol. to-day
granted reprieve TO Carl wanderer
until September 30.
Wsnderer was sentenced 10 hang to-
morrow for the murder Of the "rarred
stranger an unidentified man killed In
a fictitious holdup when wanderer sho.
and killed his wife.
Wanderers eleventh hour rescue from
the gallows tomorrow came after !iter-
vention by the American Legion to-day,
asking that an insanity commission
again examine the former army Of
ficer
The New York herald., 1921-07-29
BIZ the Associated Press.

bU the ASSoctdtcd FTeSS
DUBLIN, July 28.-An air of unusual
optimism prevailed in Dublin to-day.
Eamon de Valera, the republican
leader. had an informal meeting with
some of his colleagues, after which ii
was confidently stated that a COM
munication from Mr.. de Valera to Pre-
mier Lloyd George might be expected
soon upon the proposed basis of a
conference.
1t was also declared that another
meeting between Mr.. de Valera and
Sir James Craig, the Ulster Premier,
was imminent. and that an acceptable
solution Of the financial difficulty had
been found in the shape Of Ireland's
assuming portion Of the national war
debt.
The Dublin Evening Herald under
stands that matters of tremendous i'm
port were discussed by the Dali Eireann
Cabinet Wednesday and that "the stage
of discussions was passed and a fateful
and happy decision reached"
1t is stated on good authority that
while 1t was somewhat difficult to ar
range the meeting between de Valera
and Craig. according to the informant.
they have got over the defense" The
assumption Of portion of the national
debt was adopted instead Of paying a
yearly contribution to the imperial ex-
chequer. which Sim Feiners regard in
the nature of tribute. This solution is
considered less Objectionable and would
satisfy Premier Lloyd Georges conten-
ton that Ireland ought to pay some-
thing toward the cost of the war.
It was authoritatively stated to-day
that Mr.. de Valera had not made appli-
cation to the Government for the release
of members of the Irish Republican Par
lament who are in prison, and that. al
though their release would be granted
on his request, 1t would not occur with
out It,
There Is no immediate intention OF
summoning the Republican Parliament. 1t
was learned. Member Of the Republi-
can Cabinet, who were asked to-day az
to the reasons for the delay, replied that
to summon the Parliament or to ask for
the release OF the imprisoned members
to attend 1t would imply that the situa-
ton had reached a more advanced stage
than had been attained. They said Il
would imply that definite proposals. for
acceptance or rejection by the Republl-
can Parliament. were available.
The New York herald., 1921-07-29
AUSTRALIAN PRELATE
TO LAND UNMOLESTED
Government Will Not Re-
quirc Oath of Loyalty.
BIZ the Associated Press.

MELBOURNE. Australia, July 2s. The
Australian Government has decided not
to interfere with the landing Of Arch
bishop Mannix on his return from his
around the world trip or to insist on
his taking the oath of allegiance. it was
announced to-day.
Acting Premier Cook declared that
the Commonwealth Government had
resolved not to interfere with Arch
bishop Mannix. A truce was being OBJ
served. he said. and It was inadvfsable
to revive bitter racial propaganda which
might hinder the solution OF the diff
Guilty. The Government hoped that this
spirit would be reciprocated.
The New York herald., 1921-07-29
$24O,744,511 OWED u. S.
FOR TROOPS ON RHINE

WASHINGTON. July 2s. - Germany
owed the United States up to April 80
last s240.744.511 for maintenance of
American troops on the Rhine. Secretary
Weeks sent the figures to the Senate
to-day in answer to resolution by
Senator Borah. Republican. Idaho.
There now are 500 officers.
1924 enlisted men and 81 nurses in
German territory. Secretary Weeks
stated The Borah resolution was under
stood to be preliminary to agitation
for return of the troops.
The New York herald., 1921-07-29
HATFIELD, MINE WAR
POLICE CHIEF. HELD

WILLIAMSON w Va. July 2s - sid
Hatfield. former Chief of Police OF
Matewan and conspicuous figure in the
industrial conflict in the Mingo coal
field. was arrested to-day charged with
taking part in the shooting" Of Mo-
hawk. mining village In Mcdowell
county, about a year ago.
Hatfield will be taken to Welch. the
seat Of Mcdowell county.
The New York herald., 1921-07-29
SlROCCO OVER PARIS;
MERCURY PASSES IOI

PARIS. July 2S.-Paris sweltered un-
der record high temperature to-day. with
the mercury over 101 degrees. 1t was 81
in most other places.
A rare phenomenon was experienced
during the afternoon when a regular
sirocco passed over the city between /
and o'clock. There were burning gusts
Of dry wind and the barometer dropped
cloud
The New York herald., 1921-07-29
Japan Will Get Reports
on Army's Curtailment
By the Associated Press.

TOXIC, July 28.-The Japan
ese Staff and the War Office,
it is understood here, are making
separate Investigations in con-
nection with curtailment of the
army and their reports will be
submitted to a joint council
of the Foreign, Navy and War
Departments. The Nichi Nichi
says that if the Powers restrict
their armies nationally the policy
of the Japanese War Depart
ment will be to do likewise.
The New York herald., 1921-07-29
LABOR TO rNvEsTIGArE' FORD.

WARRINGTON, July 2s.--Amcricah
Federation Of Labor officials are consid-
erlng the advisability Il having labor
delegation investigate the method by
which Henry Ford proposes to reduce
freight rates and raise wages on his
railroad. the DetroH Toledo and Ironton.
The New York herald., 1921-07-29
APPETIZERS

Usually one thinks of an
appetizer as being served at
the beginning of a meal,
But from a dietetic viewpoint
an appetizer is even more
useful at the end,
For it acts as a stimulant
to keep up a steady flow of
saliva,
And is therefore a valuable
and very agreeable aid to
good digestion.
Excellent examples of such
appetixers are the luscious
ripe fruits, berries and melons
served at CHlLDS.
The New York herald., 1921-07-29
VALERA TOPROPOSE
BASIS FOR PARLEY
Communication to Lloyd
George Agreed Upon by
Irish Conference.
TO ASSUME WAR DEBT
Financial Difficulties of
Settlement Believed to
Have Been Met.
HAPPY DECISION REACHED
HAPPY DECISION REACHED
Report From London Says
That Message Has Been Re-
ceived by Government.
BY the Associated Press,

III tFe HsSotFUteu 4 TtSS'
LONDON. July 20 (F'riday).-A COM
munication from cannon de Valera
was received by the Government yes
terday Thursday according to the
London Times.
1.-THE contents were not divulged,"
says the Times. but it was noticeable
in Government quarters that there
was no abatement in the hopefuiness
lately apparent there"
The New York herald., 1921-07-29
CITY FLYING RESTRICTED.
weeks sets 1000 Foot Altitude
for Army Minimum.
Special Despatch TO THE Nnw YorK HERALD
New York Herald Bureau,
Mnshinrfnn. d. O.. July % [

Strict rules governing the hying OF
army airplanes over cities AMI crowds
were laid down to-day by Secretary Of
War Weeks. The step was taken In an
effort TO avoid accidents such as that
which occurred recently at MoundsviGe,
W. Va. when several persons were
killed and many injured when an air
plane fell into the crowd.
The regulations provide that airplanes
nv over towns at not less than 1000 feet
altitude
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Fa.stqf az 20 THE NEW YORK HERALD.
Copvrrohr, IS By THE New YosE HERALD
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Notables Will Attend
Hospital Benefit Ball

The ball for the benefit of the Episco-
pal Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital prom
ises to be large and brilliant affair, as
most of the notables and socially promi-
nent are going on to the ball after the
District reception to the conference
delegates. Mrs. Howard Hume will be
chairman Of the young women's COM
mittee and will have assisting her Miss
Alice Mann, Miss Laura Lejeune, Miss
Sidney Webb, Miss Helen Griffin, Miss
Nancy Hoyt, Miss Sofia Cana. Miss
ELENA Cana. Miss Ramona Lefevre,
Miss Gladys Hinckley, Miss Ruth Hitch
cock. Miss Margaret Harding, Miss
Alice Harding, Miss Eleanor Johnston.
Miss Delphine Heyl, Miss Lindsay
Wood, Miss Adelaide Lutte, Miss Caro-
line Nash, and Miss Charlotte Clarke.
Boxes have been subscribed for the
Bishop Of Washington, Mrs. e. T.
Stotesbury, Mrs. Stephen B. Elkins,
Canon and Mrs. ]. Townsend Russell,
the assistant attorney general and Mrs.
Guy D. Goff, Mrs. Charles Boughton
wood, Mrs. Edward J. Stellwagen, Mrs.
Henry W. Fitch, Mrs. Edward A. Harri-
man, Mrs. George Mesta, Mrs. Frank
Hume, Mrs. Emerson II. Liscum, Mrs.
Joseph Fletcher and Mrs. David Meade
Lea, president Of the board Of lady
managers for the hospital. Mr.. LIE Roy
futile is treasurer for the ball COM
mittea,
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Tea Given In Honor
q Mrs. A. S. DWIGHT

,>s % ie most delightful enter
:nments of last week was the tea
given at the Cosmos Club by the
Washington section Of the Woman's
Auxiliary, American Institute Of Min
ing and Metallurgioal Engineers. in
honor of Mrs. Arthur s. Dwight of
New York, president of the national
organization. The society is COM
posed of wives of engineers and
scientists and is one Of the largest
and most important organizations for
women in the United States. It has
for its primary object the establish
ment Of a fund for the education
of young mining engineers. and rem
dering other service to tho profres-
sion.
Tea was served in the drawing
room of the club. Mrs. H Foster
Balm, wife of the director Of the
bureau of mines, presented the guests.
Mrs. H. T.. Mulliken, wife OF the
special technical assistant to the
bureau. presided at the tea table,
assisted by Mrs. A. S. Spencer.
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Nations Delegates
To Arms Conference
Are Listed for Ball
International Function I'm
der the Auspices of U. D.
c. Chapter at New Willard
Hotel November 81.

Among those prominent in the limi
tation of armament conference who
will attend the International ball
E. Lee Chapter, U. D. c.. at the New
Willard, Monday evening. November
81, are Senator Oscar Underwood.
Lord Lee Of Fareham, NJ. Rene
Viviani. NJ. Philippe Berthelot, NJ.
Rene Van Crombrugge and Jonkheer
s. Beelaerts Van Blokland, delegate
from the Netherlands.
The full list Of patrons and patron
esses is: Mrs. Warren G. Harding.
Mrs. Calvin Coolidge, Mr.. and Mrs.
Woodrow Wilson. Mrs. Charles Evans
Hughes, Mrs. Edwin DENLY. Mrs. H.
NJ. Daugherty, Mrs. Albert Bacon
Fall. Mrs. James John Davis. the am
bassador Of Great Britain and Lady
Geddes, the Spanish ambassador and
Nine. de Riano. the minister of Portu-
gal, Viscount d'Alte; the ambassador
Of Belgium and Baroness de Cartier.
Princess A. Bibesco of Rumania, the
minister of Ecuador and Nine. Eli
zalde, the minister Of Nicaragua and
Nine. Chamorro. the minister of the
Dominican Republic and Nine. Jou-
pert, the RUSSIAN counselor anu MiHe.
Henry de Bach. the Spanish counselor.
Senior Don Juan Francisco de Carde-
mas: Jonkheer w. H. de Beaufort.
counselor of Netherlands: Dr. P.
Lessinoff. charge. d'affaires of Bull
garia: Mr.. Francisco J. Yanes Of the
Mrs. Robert E. Coontz. Gen: and
Mrs. Cary T. Grayson, Gen. and
Mrs. Amos A. Fries. Gen. and
Mrs. William D. Conner. Gen. and
Mrs. Wendell C; Neville. Gen; and
and Mrs. Benson, Rear Admiral and
Mrs. William Strother Smith, Rear
Admiral and Mrs. Jackson. Mrs. Will
liam c. Harllee, Col. and Mrs. C.. o.
Sheriff.. Mr.. Justice McReynolds,
and MS. F. R. Thompson, Senator
Frederick Hale. Senator John Sharp
williams. Senator and Mrs. Oscar
Underwood, Representative and Mrs.
L. Lazaro, Representative and Mrs.
James v. McClintic. Representative
and Mrs. George X. Favrot, Repre-
Representative and Mrs. Peter Ten
Eyck, Mrs. A. Waller. president Dis
trict Of Columbia division, U. d. G.:
Miss G. Bright, president Maryland
division. U. D. c.; Mrs Peter A.
P runy MTn F. P Vi van Mrs X
r TALK " llhcS TSICs AsAi .. ~ LIZ " eoAh
Morgan, Mrs. Charles A. Montgomery,
Mrs. Goodwin D. Ellsworth, Maj. T.
v. Walker. Mr.. and Mrs. Berry, Mr..
and Mrs. s. S. Williamson. Mrs. Rob
ert Van Horn Willett. Mrs. S. T.
Covert, Maj. and Mrs. Daniel Smith
Gordon. Mrs. A. w. Mclean. Mrs.
Theodore Tiller. Mrs. Warren Delano
Robbins. Mrs. Harry F. Cary. Mrs.
Ellen Spencer Mussey, Mrs. Frederick
Ollie, Mrs. Charles J. Bell. Mrs.
Lowry L. Morrill,, Mrs. Thomas F.
Callahan, Mrs. J. P. Mcmahon. Mrs.
Charles p. Selecman. Mrs. F. P. Will
cox, Mrs Arthur Macdonald, Mrs. u.
N. Burnham. Mrs. Orlando Smith,
Mrs. Harriette Gum Robson. Mrs.
Clarence ]. Owens. Mrs. William
Clabaugh, Mrs. Howard Bishop and
Col. and Mrs. ]. w. Heavey.
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Mrs. Coolidge Guest
At Mrs. Hunts Tea

Mrs. Calvin Coolidge was the guest
OF honor at a tea given by Mrs. Ed
ward Lawrence Hunt at Wardman
Park Hotel for Mrs. James Criswold
Wentz Of New York. who is spending
a few days with her. The guests in
cluded Mrs. Robert E. Coontz. Mrs.
Goode of England. Mrs. William C.
Rivers, Mrs. Frederick C. Hicks. Mrs.
Hamilton Fish. Mrs. James McDon-
aid, Mrs. Walter D. Wilcox. Miss
Kathryn Brodhead. Miss L. Wood
ward. Mrs. Charles Dodd. Mrs Charles
DENLY. Mrs. Wilton ]. Lambert, Mrs.
c. c. Calhoun. Miss Flags. Mrs. Rob-
ert Lewis, Mrs Harriet Taylor Upton
and Mrs. Clifford Pinchot.
Mrs. Vents is now the president of
the woman's Republican Club Of New
York city. which position she has held
for over twenty years. It is one of
tho strongest political and leading
social cubs of New York.
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Belleau Wood Benefit
Concert by Mile. Borii
To Be Brilliant Event
Many Society Leaders on
List of Patronesses at At
fair to Be Held in Willard
Ballroom Friday.

One Of the most brilliant society
events Of the season will be the concert
in the Willard ballroom on Friday. No.
vember IS. at 9:15. by Mile. Lucrezia
Bori Of the Metropolitan Opera Com.
pany, assisted by Miss Ada Sassoli
harpist. for the benefit Of the Belleau
Wood Memorial Association. A distin-
guished committee has arranged the
benefit, consisting Of Mrs. Calvin Coo
lidge, chairman; Mrs. James w. Wads-
worth, jr.. vice chairman; Mrs. Theo-
dore N. Boynton. treasurer; Mrs. George
Barnett. Mrs. Truxtun Beale, Mrs. Will
liam Corcoran Eustis. Mrs. James Car
roll Frazer. Miss Sarah Lee, Mrs. Will
SON. Greene. Mrs. Lawrence Townsend
Mrs. George Cabot Lodge and Miss
Mary Patten.
Many of the boxes have already been
taken, but there are still some available
and tickets and boxes can be obtained
from Mrs. Theodore n. Boynton. Among
the boxholders are Mrs. Robert Woods
James Carroll Frazer. Mrs. Theodore
N. Boynton and Mrs. James 8. Parker
A striking feature Of the concert will
be that Mile. Bort will give groups Of
costume songs, in which she will wear
the native dress of France, England
Italy and America.
The list OF patronesses announced in
cludes Mrs. Marshall Field, Lady Ged.
des. Nine. Riano. Nine. LIE Breton
Mrs. Edwin DENLY, Mrs. Medill McCor-
mick. Mrs. Charles Evans Hughes, Mrs
John w. Weeks. Mrs. Charles ]. Bell
Mrs. Hennen Jennings, Mrs. Henry c.
corbin. Mrs: Charles e: Glover. Mrs
E. b. Grandin, Mrs. William A. Ham,
mond, Miss Helen A. Cannon. Mrs
John Callan O'Laughlin, Mrs. Sarah
Lee Phillips, Mrs. Ridgeley Hunt, Mrs
Charles Carroll Lee, Mrs. Ira e. Ben
nett, Mrs. Benjamin F. Warder, Mrs
Norman Williams, Miss Helen Amory
Ernst, Mrs. Henry D. Flood, Mrs. Mar
Gus Benjamin, Mrs. Charles Whitesidt
Rea, Mrs. Smedley Butler, Mrs. Thee.
dore Roosevelt, Mrs. Sidney Ballou
Mrs. Willard Salisbury. Mrs. Sylvanui
Stokes. jr.; Mrs. Cuno H. Rudolph. Mist
Elizabeth Patterson. Mrs. Miles Poin.
dexter. Mrs. Henry Wilder Keyes, Mrs
Charles q: Matthew'S. Mrs. Charlie.
Warren. Mrs. A. G. McClintock, Mrs
Fred A. Britten, Mrs. Walter Wilcox
Mrs. James Morris Morgan. Miss Lydia
Biddle, Mrs. Arthur Capper. Miss Mabe
T. Boardman, Mrs. Lonsdale. Miss Mar.
garet Cullen, Mrs. Edward S. Walker
Mrs. James S. Parker, Mrs. Charles H
Woodruff, Mrs. Frank B. Kellogg. Mrs
H. " Haynes, Mrs. Lawrence Lee, Mrs
Delano Robbins. Mrs. w. D. Conner an6
Mrs. William Benson.
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Park Hotel, where they have taken
an apartment for the season.

Park Hotel, where they have taken
an apartment for the season.
Mrs. Davis Ireland will go to New
York Wednesday for weeks stay
and will return to Washington De-
cember 2. She will attend the re-
ception which Mrs. Luquer will give
later in the week. at which Miss
Ruth Draper, cousin of Mrs. Ireland
will sing.
Mrs. Morris Evans is giving a tea
Thanksgiving afternoon for Mr.. and
Mrs. Norris Evans, jr., who will ar.
rive in Washington Just prior to that
time. landing in New York from
make their first visit to Washington
since their marriage in Paris in June
having spent their time since then
in motoring over the continent. Mrs
Evans was formerly Miss Anne
Wetherbee. whose home was In the
south Of France, and her motner II
the Countess de Polma- Her grand.
father was Gardner Wetherbee OF
New York.
Commander and Mrs. Lamar R.
T,eahy entertained at dinner Thurs.
day evening in honor OF Admiral and
Mrs. Hilary p. Jones. MIS- Jones VIII
accompany ner InOtHeTi nES. SAdA1es
NJ cIinfon. to New York today to re.
main for the Army and Navy foot
ball game.
Mrs. William Laird Dunlop. 5r., en-.
tertained at luncheon yesterday fol
her young daughter, Elisabeth. The
guests numbered six.
Mrs. Minnigerode Andrews enter.
tanned at luncheon at the Cen
tleWomen's League, on II street,
Wsdnasday, in honor Of her house
guest. Miss Helm Brent s sister yos q
state and Mrs. Alfred Harding, jr.
dauShter-in-law Of the Bishop of
washington. The other guests were
Van Reypen. Mrs. Jacobsen, Mrs
RYAN Devereux, Mrs. Charles G
Marbury, Mrs. Winthrop lockwood
Baltimore, Mss Charlotte Hardips
and Mrs. Elipha1et Fraser Andrews
daughter-in-law Of the hostess.
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Round of Social Activity On
AS Engagements of Farley
Delegates Grace Calendar
WASHINGTON Enters One of Most Brilliant Seasons
on Record. With White House as Center
of Interest.
SALLIE v. II. PICKETT.

-HE Washington. which few thrilled with the
hanging breathless their social
calendars of the official social program
White House-which always followed up by the
Court dinners and
gaspng overlooking of interesting events
the social lists With the White House the center
follow rapidly and brilliantly
that possiblewh the first week
society folk fairly camord for them guests
exchange of hospitality without the slightest touch OF ostenon
either side, is truly charming
MRS HARDING devol
W ing upon cabinet and others of official society
did and with characteristic thoushttune that
family those of the and
Sa:s ct
ms Harding hopes
oeee Rih SeS own
'he Bs
WITH falling the lot Of cabinet
with general social
President wives Cabinet
ntsrvenes so closely January
a s "a1 s I tslneo
the Secretary of State and Mrs Hughes things going
~ day BY n s s 30 S1 Of
We Admiral Of ths
& 's and s'
the the quite
the several honor Of the Secretary of State and Mrs.
the social ranks for the week end " W."
T oNG week. splendid of
n s @ opsT the
& ;s s ss
dgniare met the guests.
pDI%c
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MRS who has played Lady Bounful the soldiers
~
contribute to the happiness and welfare Of the disabled exsoders
fetal further their Interests She visited the sale of articles
Yesterday she saced the smart little Theater with her
through their Mrs George Cabot Lodge
soldier
a MOI
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Judge and Mrs. Sidney Ballou will
be hosts to q large company at an
Hawaiian luncheon today in honor
Of Lord and Lady Sandwich,
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The chief Of STAFF Of the Belgian
army, Lieut.. Gen. Baron Jacques, 40
companied by his aide Capt. Com
ed yesterday from New York aboard
the iceland, for their home in Bel
GUM. They have spent several weeks
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ffornia will entertain q company at
dinner Saturday evening at Wardman
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Hnsign Woodbridge
WEEDS Miss johnson
A most attractive wedding took
place at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
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Senator Walter ID. Edge and COM
pany of New York friends have gone
to Thomasville, Ga, where they will
spend a few weeks at the senator's
shooting box near there.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Breckenridge Long
will entertain at luncheon tomorrow
in honor OF Mr.. Arthur James Bal
four, the ambassador Of Great Britain
and Lady Geddes and others
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CONTINUED on Twelfth Page,
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The ambassador Of Great Britain
and Lady Geddes will entertain
large and distinguished company at
dinner Tuesday evening. after which
they will hold a reception, to which
additional guests have been asked.
Lady Geddes will not receive FRI
day afternoon.
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The charge d'affaires Of the leea-
ton Of Finland, Judge lives, is spend
ing the week end in Atlantic City
after a brief visit in New York,
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The charge d'affaires of Panama
and his sister, Miss Ramona Lefevre,
have as their guest Miss Anita Ehr-
man of Panama
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oused a number of other notables.
New-York tribune., 1921-12-25
Porto Ricans Criticize
Officials Qualifications
Davila Writes to Harding They
Do Not Object to Ratio
of Ann0infmenfs

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-The people
of Porto Rico do not complain" Of TIE
ratio of appointments as between the
continental Americans and Porto Ri
cans" but do "object to the lack OF
qualification Of the appointees," Resi-
dent Commissioner Davila to-day wrote
President Harding. The President re-
Gently wrote Senator King, Democrat,
of Utah, giving information as to ap-
pointments in the island administra-
ton, which the Senator had requested
in a resolution introduced in the SEN
ate.
In his letter to-day Commissioner
Davila said Porto Ricans did not object
to Americans holding Office simply be-
cause they were born outside of the
island, but that 1--WE cannot agree to
the substitution Of competent native
Porto Ricans by Americans when the
former have proven their efficiency
and ability"
The cases of the Commissioner OF
the Interior and chief of the Health
Department were cited as in this class
and the Comm sioner also condemned
the action of Governor Reilly in NAM
ing private secretary and chief Of
the secret service, neither of whom, he
said, speaks Spanish. Other instances
of alleged injustice to islanders in fill
ing Offices were enumerated