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The New York herald., 1921-07-25
VIENNA RACEG0ERS
FORCE CLEANING UP
Horses and Drivers Seek Pro.
lection From Crowds Fury
on One Track.
Special Correspondence TO THE New YORK
HrRAfp

Special Correspondence TO THE New YORK
HERALD.
VIENNA, July io.-After the poor anr
rather Objectionable experiences OF the
last two years this years racing has
shown much improvement in more than
one respect The Derby and the race
for the Fashion Prize on the last two
Sundays were remarkable social and
sporting events. and the fact that both
were won by favorites that deserved vic
tory made a good impression and did
much to restore the somewhat shaken
confidence of the public by the absence
of foul practices.
The cleaning is not yet complete. At
some OK the minor runs occurred in
stances OF foul play and consequent out
bursts by spectators. only recently the
victory OF a rank outsider In a trotting
race at the Rotunda race course melted
the crowd to fury and horses and drivers
had to be protected by the police.
But the chief stakes are cleaned. and
betting reached a climax with n total
of 100000 crowns at the Derby and
100000 at the Fashion race.
In the old days the Derby used 10 be
big AFFAIR. with the imperial court ap-
pearing at the popular race course of
the Freudenau and gathering around It
an illustrious circle OF bearers Of high
sounding aristocratic titles. This has
changed OF course. But society seems
to recover from the blows OF the political
and economic debacle and the nouveaux
riches have filed the gaps.
The easygoing nature OF the Austrian
is In favor OF a speedy reconciliation Of
the old and new type of society. At the
Derby the former srchduke Ludwig Sal
vator was seen among the crowd, ap-
parently quite at ease in the new sur
rounding OF business men. theatrical
people, film stars and politicians OF the
republic and there was once more the
usual parade OF elegant horse carriages
motor cars and well dressed women.
The Fashion Race also offered gay
spectacle. IL Is new creation. dating
only from last year. when twenty-seven
big fashion firms decided TO set out a
prize Of about half a millions crowns for
propaganda purposes. II was one OF
the luckiest hits of the trade and the
combination OF business and sport has
turned out great success.
It gave a new serious impulse to the
old institution OF the local races, which
has had TO overcome many obstacles
and objections under tho present eco
nomic difficulties The idea was taken
over from Paris. which has been an ex-
ample TO Vienna in so many things.
The race attracted many members OF
the International diplomacy and tourist
world. The dresses worn by the wom-
en- and the mannequins OF the leading
fashion firms made an attractive pic
ture In the bright summer sun, which
was also a promise that the town has
got over the worst and Is approaching
a better time.
The New York herald., 1921-07-25
KIRSCH TO TRY AGAIN
FOR ALTITUDE MARK
French Aviator Was Six and
a Half Miles Up When His
Petrol Gave Out.
Special Gable TO THE NEW YORK HERALD
Copyright, 1927, by THE New YORK HERALD

Special Cable to THE New YORK HERALD
Copyright, 1921, by THE New YORK HERALD
New York Herald Bureau.
Paris, July "a.
Six and a half miles up in the air
and then he found that he had not a
drop Of petrol left to go any higher
that was the experience of the French
aviator. Lieut. Georges Kirsch. who set
out from the Bourget Aerodrome on July
Is In another effort to capture the alti-
tude record for France. Undoubtedly
Kirsch went higher than any human
being has ever gone with the exception
of the American aviator. Major Schroe-
der, who holds the worlds official alti-
tude record. but under the drastic ruling
should have landed within a few yards
of the starting point in order to make
the record official.
Kirsch has decided to try again, how
ever. and he Is confident that If they
are able to carry enough petrol humans
can reach an altitude Of eight miles
without danger either to themselves or
the machinery. although he recommends
that the oxygen breathing apparatus
should not be left behind Kirsch
reached an altitude of 10,600 meters.
about 34.76S feet Major Schroeder's
record. according to his instruments, was
5000 feet. In computing the official
height, however. allowances were made
for the effect of the extreme altitude
on the instruments and he was credited
with only $4,000 feet AS Lieut.. Kirschs
record is not official no allowance has
been made for correction in instru-
ments.
kirsch reached 10000 meters before
he noticed the slightest inconvenience
He had been flying an hour and fifteen
minutes when he found that he could
not move his head sideways, his neck
muscles apparently having become par
alyZed. Breathing became difficult, but
a few hasty gasps from the oxygen bot
tie remedied this. He continued spiral
ling upward for 400 meters more when
his motor stopped-likewise his heart
beats for a moment. But he did not lose
his nerve. and with a dead motor spi-
rallied to 5000 meters and then volplaned
the rest of the distance down. Four in
struments carried by the aviator were
Immediately sealed and proved Lieut..
Kirsch's claim, but the officials could not
be swayed. so he'll risk his life again.
The New York herald., 1921-07-25
HABIT OF DUELLING
GROWS IN HUNGARY
5000 Challenges in 6 Months,
$50 COmbats and 3 Deaths
the Record.

BUDAPEST, July 23.-The passion for
duelling. which slumbered in Hungary
during the war, is breaking out with in
creased vehemence according to q, re-
port of the Ministry Of Home Affairs
Just made public. About 5000 chal-
lenges to fight were recorded during the
last six months, and in $50 cases the
combat was fought without a serious
result. There were three killings.
Trifilng incidents have been the cause
OF some encounters. Treading on n
mans foot In an overcrowded street
car or calling person fool might
impel two solemn looking gentlemen in
full dress and top hat to call on you on
behalf OF the offended person request
Ing you to name your seconds.
AS a rule the conference leads TO ex-
plantations. apologies and a protocol em-
bodying these important facts to the sat
isfaction Of all parties concerned. But
when the insult is considered too gross
or the offended too stubborn the seconds
rule that only blood can wash the in
suit away and they fix the conditions
of the next mornings encounter with
light or heavy swords with bandages
or without, or with pistols. The combat
then takes place in one OF the fencing
schools or, when fought with pistols, In
some deserted meadow outside the town.
Political antagonists frequently change
arguments for weapons and heated de-
bate in Parliament Is generally followed
by couple OF duels. Even Ministers
have to accept the challenge of an op-
position member, and Il Is still remem-
bered that the late Count stephen Tisza
when Prime Minister fought nine duels
with his political opponents.
Under the penal code OF Hungary an
armed combat is a punishable misde-
meanor. Sometimes when combatants
are tried and sentenced to few months
imprisonment they serve II In a special
establishment OF detention. an operette-
prison. where they may provide them
selves with outside food. drink and
clothing. take outdoor exercise and re-
ceive any number OF visitors
Duellipg Is regarded as a class privi-
loge Of the gentry. the nobility and by
tacit consent OF the learned professions.
The working man Is excluded from this
benefit OF chivalry" and II the offender
be workman ordinary judicial pro-
ceedings might be taken against him in
case of offence. On the other hand.
should any male member OF the So
called privileged classes refuse to ac-
cept n challenge. he would inevitably be
blacklisted by his club and spurncd by
society friends as coward.
All efforts to abolish this ludicrous
situation and tradition have heretofore
failed. The sentiment OF the aristocracy
is so overwhelmingly prejud iced against
what they call cowardice OF those who
possess the moral courage to condemn
duelling that some members OF the "anti-
duelling league have been compelled TO
yield TO the pressure OF public opinion
and fight when challenged.
The New York herald., 1921-07-25
BRAND FACES CRISIS
IN SILESIA PROBLEM
Temps Declares British Are
Lined Up With Germans
Against the French.
Bu The Associated Press.


PARIS, July 24-"The British are
lined up with the Germans against the
French" says the semi-official Temps,
apparently rejecting the grave concern
shown by officials and French news
papers over the deadlock between
Great Britain and France in the Upper
Silesian question.
Premier BRAND, 1t Is declared, will
take the next step slowly and carefully,
and the Temps, emphasizing the mo-
mentous nature Of the crisis. urges him
to call in a new set of advisers 1t sug-
gests Jules and Paul Cambon, the former
Ambassadors to Germany and Great
Britain respectively. and Camille Bar
rere. Ambassador to Italy. whom 1t de-
scribes as diplomats who thoroughly
understand foreign affairs"
Both the Temps and the Journal des
Debdts contend that Germany is doing
it's utmost to impede solution. The
Temps says there is no use concealing
the true situation. and reminds the pub
lie that the British Charge d'Affaires
informed France last evening that
France ought not to send a division to
Upper Silesia without the approvai of
the other allies. which. 1t points out. Is
exactly the argument Germany pre-
sented.
The Temps remarks that the British
have likewise followed the same course
as the Germans in objecting. that there
was no immediate danger of trouble In
Upper Silesa. 1t concludes:
Great Britain and Germany are on
one side. while France Is on the other"
There is nothing to indicate that the
French Government has changed its in
tention of sending a division to Upper
Silesia, which was previously announced
as a definite movement awaiting only
arrangement for it's transportation
through Germany and the British re-
ply, favorable or unfavorable as
matter OF courtesy.
The New York herald., 1921-07-25

ereux and Cabourg have abandoned the
old haunts and are arriving in thousands
is the result of assurances from weather
experts that Deauville is the only place
on the north coast where steady breeze
can be found. While other fashionable
beaches enjoyed hardly ripple on the
Channel. Deauville had to put up dan
ger flag owing to a sudden northeasterly
squall with springtime temperatures.
1t is notable. however. that despite
the presence of Americans. gambling re-
sorts are not so prosperous as in previous
years. Although the casino and private
tables have now been running more than
a month. not single big winning has
been reported.
The New York herald., 1921-07-25
CONSTANTINE IS WITH
TROOPS AT THE FRONT
Eski Shehr Capture Long
Planned, Says General.

ATHENS, July 24.-Gen. Papoulas.
Greek Commander In Chief of the
Smyrna front, to-day said the capture
of the city of Eskishehr was the fruit
OF seven months of hard preparation.
The Greek front. he said. is longer than
was the French front during the world
war. 1t also has long lines of communi-
cation which have to be guarded against
raids by irregular bands.
The presence Of King Constantine.
yho wss at smyrna at the beginning OF
t'se drive and since has moved into the
occupied territory. CAV eadded force to
the attack of the Greek troops. declared
the Commander I'm Chief.
The New York herald., 1921-07-25
ROME H0NoRs vAssAR GIRLS.
students Are Guests at Reception
i'm American Academy.

ROME. July 24.-American women
students. who are touring Italy. most of
them from Nassar College. were guests
at a reception at the American Academy
here yesterday. Director Stevens Of the
Academy delivered an address, well
coming the students TO Italy
The Americans are working their hard
est 10 see as much as possible of Rome
In their eight days stay. Hven the op-
rressive heat has failed to dampen their
ardor. although the crowded sightsee-
ing sche dule has been modified 10 take in
the cooler hours of the afternoon.
The New York herald., 1921-07-25
NEW vIoLINIsT FOR STADIUM.
Towbin, Addition Contest winner,
to Play Tomorrow Night.

The FIRST OF tho three men among the
eight winners of the Stadium Addition
contest will make his bow before a
stadium audience tomorrow night. He
Is Cyril Towbin. Russian by birth. vio-
linist. and IN his early twentios. Hc
iiN es with mis- father IN The Bronx
Towbin will play the y minor concerto
OF Wieniawski His experience has been
quite broad. He first played with Att
schuler and the Russian Symphony So
clety, recently conducted for Margaret
Anglit and her Jean of Arc" and has
given two rccitals in the Carnegie
lyceun.
The New York herald., 1921-07-25
I 900 FRANCS A MEAL TICKET
IN NEWPORT OF EUROPE
Tourists Pay Unheard of Prices in Deauville With
Americans Flocking There From Other French
Resors-1OO Francs May Buy Room.

Special Gable to THE New YORK HERALD.
Copyright, 1921. by THE New YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Paris, July "a.
The Deauville of to-day is merely
Newport transferred to Europe. Hardly
French name appears on the hotel reg
listers and naturally prices are soaring
to unheard of limits. Rooms are rarely
obtainable for less than 100 francs
day. A thousand franc note has become
so small in meeting prices here that 1t is
commonly referred to as IL meal ticket
and all indications are that prices will
be doubled during August.
American tourists who used to spend
the summers at Dinard. Granville, VIM
The New York herald., 1921-07-25
BOLSHEVIKI ASSEMBLE
SOLDIERS NEAR MINSK
Oriental Tribes Grouping in
Region of Zlobin.

WARSAW July ga shipload Of Ger
man munitions and uniforms has arrived
at Kovno. Lithuania. according to a
despatch received here from wilma.
Important Bolshevlk detachments are
assembling on the western front north
east of Minsk, and Oriental tribes are
grouping In the region OF zlobin and
Bobruiek.
The New York herald., 1921-07-25
- O a l

isn't o bit like that in the
Ovens way, which has been
steadily improving for SO years.
Your coal man makes your coal
troubles his own-takes full
responsibility for good service.
Finds out what coal you cen
best use and how and when.
Then makes it q point of honor
to see that you don't have to
fuss over deliveries for the bal
ance of the year.
OWENS & COMPANY, Inc,
Foot of East 49th St., N. Y. G..
The New York herald., 1921-07-25
HOOVER OFFERS AID
TOSTARWNG RUSSIA
Must Release Americans
Held as Prisoners to
Seal Bargain.
IMPOSES CONDITIONS
Demands Freedom of Action
and NOn-Interference
With Supplies.
WOULD SAVE CHILDREN
Secretary Unofficially Out
lines Plan to Rescue Millions
From Famine.
WOULD SAVE CHILDREN
Special Despatch to THE New YoRK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
Washngton. July 2I.

New York Herald Bureau,
Washington, July "a. !
In telepram addressed by Herbert
the Soviet Government has been told
the conditions under which relief from
the United States may be extended to
starving Russia. Famine relief depends
upon the immediate release OF Amer
leans now held as prisoners In that
country. There are other conditions, but
they are subsidiary to this prerequisite.
The offer of relief Is made unofiicially
by the American Relief administration
but is given an official flavor by being
signed by Mr. Hoover. a member of
President Harding's Cabinet An effort
to extend aid to Russia under similar
conditions was made six months ago.
Mr.. Hoover's letter mus be regarded
as the expression of the attitude of the
United States towards a Government
which 1t cannot recognize. Between the
lines Is an expression of c,rnest resire
to aid Russia in its troubles, to extend
help to the starving millions which the
Bolshevik control have imperilled, and
a human desire TO aid suffering humanity
everywhere.
The letter Is regarded as having far
reaching international possibilities, be-
cause through it may come some sort of
an understanding with the Russians
which the present unyielding attitude of
the Soviet Government makes impos-
sible. 1t is recognized that any rap
prochement with Russia on the eve OF
the coming International disarmament
conference would be observed by all the
nations with keen interest
The New York herald., 1921-07-25
u. S. ELOUR AND BACON
NOW ON WAY TO RUSSIA
Steamships Carrying Food
Sail From Copenhagen.

CoPENHAGEN. July 24.-Several steam
ships carrying foreign foodstuffs and
other supplies have left here in the last
few days for Russia. from which country
have come numerous reports Of famine.
American flour and bacon were In
Guided in the cargoes.
The New York herald., 1921-07-25
TO SUPPRESS TERRORIsTs.

BELGRADE. Jugo-Slavia, July 24.-The
Government has decided to convene the
National Assembly in special session
on July so. This is for the purpose of
taking action TO suppress the Terrorist
organizations.
The New York herald., 1921-07-25
vigouroux Lives in Luxury.

Since February Vigouroux has been
living extravagantly in hotels on the
Riveria and In Paris. and has engaged
luxurious apartments at Deauville for
the coming month.
At the request of his wife. who is un-
derstood TO have attributed her hus-
bands operations to illness resulting
from business pressure since the armis-
tlce' NJ. De Motto already has promised
not to prosecute for bookkeeping errors
Mne. Vigouroux assuring him that any
shortage will be paid from her own per-
sonal fortune, but NJ. De Motto has re-
fused to withdraw other charges until
FiGouroux delivers the Shah's documents
and gives satisfactory explanation.
The police, moreover, are taking a
serious view OF the case. Although VI
81 uroux's friends last night offered to
deposit 100000 francs for his release
over night. even with police supervision
this was denied, and the usual prison diet
OF soup. bread without butter small
piece of boiled beef and coffee was given
to the prisoner.
The New York herald., 1921-07-25
NEW YORK POLICE AID
ASKED IN ART FRAUD
Paris Cables About Treas
ures Held Here by Friend
of Expert VigOurOux.
VALUED AT $250,000
Former Head of De Notes
American Branch Held in
Cell Near Apaches.
PERSIAN RELICS MISSING
Wife of Prisoner, Who Has
Lived in Luxury, Ready to
Refund Any Shortage.
PERSIAN RELICS MISSING

Special Gable to THE New YORK HERALD.
Copyright, 1921, by TIE New YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
London, July "a.
Additional details given to the police
by M. de Motto, the noted Paris an
tiquary, regarding the financial short
ages and disappearance of valuable
ancient documents, which led to the
arrest OF NJ. Jeanny Vigouroux, for
merly manager of De Notes New
York branch, indicate that an Ameri-
can intermediary, as yet unnamed but
known to have engaged in several
deals with Vigouroux, may be in
volved in the art scandal.
Vigouroux, who is still in the Cen
trail prison, in cell beside a group of
apaches arrested Friday night, re-
fuses to explain his transactions, but
has asked that the most capable coun-
sci be engaged for him. He will ap-
pear for his preliminary examination
tomorrow afternoon.
According to a statement which NJ. De
Motto has given to the press, Vigou-
roux's operations were first suspected
six months ago when he was asked to
turn over the New York branch to a
successor. When the successor arrived
he found the doors of the establishment
at East Fifty-seventh street locked.
both Vigouroux and his wife being alb
sent on an indefinite vacation"
The New York herald., 1921-07-25
Auditor Finds Discrepancies.

When an auditor examined the books
he reported shortage of $1,000. accord
ing to NJ. De Notes statement, but re-
lying on the fact that Vigouroux was
worth at least 100000 francs, possess
ing two chateaus besides extensive prop
critics in various parts of France, where
he moved in good society. M. De Note
entered no complaint. A later inven-
tory showed, NJ. De Motto says. that art
treasures worth s250,00O also were miss
ing. among these being fourteen ancient
Persian manuscripts belonging to the
personal collection OF the Shah, which
had been entrusted to NJ De Note for
sale to American collectors.
Vigouroux's personal papers which
were seized by the police last night
showed that these documents had been
delivered TO one of Vigouroux's New
York friends. but whether he intended 10
sell the manuscripts In his own name
or only to force De Motto to pay for
their return as an indemnity tor alleged
violation of his contract as tho New
York manager for De Motto me police
have not yet decided. The list o. Mss
ing manuscripts as well as the identity
of the present possessor have been ca
bled to the New York police So rs to
prevent their transfer.
The New York herald., 1921-07-25
The Text of Conditions.

THE conditions are that the Moscow
Soviet authorities should give direct
statement 10 the aid relief administra-
tive officials in Riga:
'(A) That there is need Of our assist
ance (B that American represent tatives
of the relief administration shall be
given full liberty 10 come and 70 and
move about Russia (C) that these
members shall be allowed to organize
the necessary local committees and local
assistance free from governmental inter-
ference; CD that they shall be given free
transportation Of imported supplies. with
priority over other traffic that the
authorities sh) all assign nece ssary build
ings and equipment and fuel free Of
charge: (E) that in addition to the
imported food. clothing and medicine the
children and the sick must be given the
same rations of such local supplies as
are given TO the rest of the population:
have the assurance of noninterferencc OF
tho Government with the liberty OF all
its members.
"On its side the Reliaf Administra-
tion is prepared as usual TO make n free
and frank undertaking first that il will
within its resources, suppl all children
and invalids alike without regard 20
race. creed or social status. Second.
that its representatives and assistants In
Russia viii engage in no political activi-
ties.
II desire to repeat that these condl-
tions are In no sense extraordinary. but
arc identical with those laid down and
readily accepted by the twenty-three
other governments In whose territories
we have operated"
The New York herald., 1921-07-25
Capital Is ApsOrbed.

The answer to the Gorky appeal is not
more interesting, however, than the ap-
peal itself. This cry for help coming
out of darkest Russia, corroborated by
developments elsewhere. is interpreted
here as showing that the Soviet Gov
ernment has absorbed the working capi-
tai of the Russians and that the great
country is now facing the inevitable re-
suit.
This information is corroborated by
secret information which has been COM
ing to the State Department, but which
has been carefully withheld for fear that
il would seem to indicate bias in the
Russian situation which would have an
injurious effect.
1t is borne out By dispatches from
Berlin and other sources in Europe
showing that in the crisis that has been
now reached the Soviet Government has
called n conference, the first of its kind
since the Bolsheviks seized power, In
which representatives of all the parties
of Russia are to sit at the council table.
This group is to consist of the Bolshe-
viks. the cadets, the social revolution
aries and the Mensheviki.
The New York herald., 1921-07-25

Special Gable to THE New YORK HERALD.
Copyright, 1921, by THE New YORK HERALD.