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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-27
BRITISH DECLINE
TO BACK FRENCH
ON PREPARATIONS
Paris Wants Money And
Wants 1t Quick From
Germany

PARIS, Jan. 27. - It was under
stood this morning that the British
delegation attending the session of
the Supreme Allied council consid-
cred it impossible to agree to the
French viewpoint regarding German
relations.
The mornings sitting of the coun-
ell was cancelled in order that Pre-
mier Lloyd George might have an
opportunity to talk privately with
members Of the council regarding the
French position rs set forth yester
day by Paul Doumer, French min
istcr of France.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-27
NEARLY FOURTEEN
BILLIONS FOUND
IN u. s. VAULTS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-Act-
Treasurer Allen announced today
that total of $13,883, ,819,826 in
cash and securities was found in
the United States treasury az the
result OF the count. necessitated
by the resignation of John Burke,
treasurer.
This total was about ten billions
greater Than usual and was ac-
counted for by approximately that
amount Of notes deposited by for
eign governments for war loans.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-27
Oppositios1 Party Of
Japan For Disarminc

TOXIC, Jan. 27. - (By Associat-
ed Press.) - Resolutions suggesting
that Japan approach the world pow
ers in the interest of an agreement
relatign to restriction of armaments
have been submitted to the Kensei
kai, or opposition party, by Yukci
Ozaki, a members Of the organiza-
ton. He asks that the resolutions
be submitted for passage to the ia
panese diet.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-27
l7NOW HELD FOR
LIQUOR BATTLE
Another Surrenders At
Tuscumbia, Ala, 10
Answer Charge

TUSCUMBIA. Ala, Jan. :.,7.--Jake
Smith, wanted in connection with the
killing Of Don Stephenson. prohibi-
ton enforcement officer in Colbert
county last Saturday. today sulren-
dercd to the sheriff. lie was the
seventeenth man taken in custody as
a result Of the killing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-27
A., B. & A. WAGE
CUT RESCINl)E:I)

CHICAGO, Jan. 27-By decision
Of the Unitad States Railroad Labor
Board here today, the notices Of wage
reductions on the Atlanta, Birming-
ham & Atlantic road were ordered
rcscindcd. The board decided the
railroad company must present a pc
tition before the board for any re-
dnctions in empIoyes' WAGES
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-27
w E A THE r j..

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-The
Southern storm which during the last
SO hours resulted in snow, sleet and
rain in the Southeastern states, was
central this morning off the South
Carolina coast, increasing in intensity
and moving northeastward. As a
consequence, storm warnings were
displayed on the Atlantic coast at
and South of the Virginia capes.
Snow and sleet played havoc with
wire communication in the Southeast
last night and today operation Of
wires was seriously impaired.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-27
Rivers And Harbors
Bill Is Reported

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27-The riv-
ers and harbors bill carrying $l5,-
100000 or nearly $42,000,000 less
than teh estimates, was reported to-
day by the house appropriations com
mittee. The total is $2,S5O0 more
than appropriated this yea"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-27
Hardship OF Post In
War Fatal To Envoy

LONDON, Jan. 27.-Sir George
Barclay, former British minister at
Bucharest, died here today, due
largely to illness caused by hard
ships endured in Rumania during the
war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-27
81 RAILWAY CARS BURN

CHICAGO. Jan. 27.--Fire in the
repair shops of the Pullman Car
wor:' today cau!ad an ESTIMATED
Iosz of 100000. twenty-five new
refrigerator cars and fifteen sleepers
undergoing repairs were destroyed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-27
Tennessee Senate
Kills Blue Law Bill

NASHVILLE, Jan 27.-The state
senate today killed the so-calfed
Cooeer Sunday blue law bin which
would prohibit Sunday newspapers
and trains as welA as Sunday amuse-
ments.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-27
IRISH PRESIDENT
FOUND IN FRANCE

PARIS, jan. 27.-E Eamonn De Va
lera, lrsih Republican leader, whose
arrival in ireland from the United
States was announced December 81,
has been found Somewhere in
France" by 4 correspondent of the
newspaplr O'euvrc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-27
Bv MILTON BRONNER.

PARIS, Jan. 27. - France wants
cash!
And says Germany must pay! In
a hurry.
This is a topic Of major Importance
before the Allied Supreme council
now meeting in Paris
The Germans to date have deliver
ed to the Allies billion and a half
dollars in cash, livestock and other
property. But because this merely
amounts to the loot carried from Al
lied countries during the war it is
not credited to Germany's repara-
ton account.
Other Payments.
Germany in addition has deliver
ed two million and a half dollars in
gold, ships, goods and securities; al
so coal and dyestuffs. And last Oc-
tober it handed to the reparations
commission bonds totalling rs bill
lion dollars.
France aims to restore the devas-
tated regions, pay war pesions to
wounded soldiers, and allowance to
stricken families. For this it needs
German cash.
The country is unwilling to accept
German paper money. Germany re
plies that she hasn't gold, but of
fers goods and workmen.
France is opposed to the idea OF
German manufacturers being dump,
ed on the French market in compe-
tition with French goods, but the
country is willing to accept further
deliveries of coal. 1t also would
welcome timber, brick, structural
steel and other material necessary to
restore the devastated regions.
Refuses Workmen.
But the offer Of German workmen
, has been flatly refused. France sees
it giving Germans employment while
thousands of Frenchmen would be
seeking Jobs. Furthermore, France
contends that it would cause disor-
ders to bring German workmen into
regions where, as soldiers, they ruin
cd the country.
Germany's reply to this has been
that she didn't propose to send work
ers to populated places, but to estab-
Iish labor camps in regions so devas-
tated that they are still "No Mans
Land"
A convention Of representatives
from devastated regions, held in
Paris, voted against German work
men.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-27
L.ynchburg Negro
Population Drops

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27. - The
negro population Of Lynchburg, Ga,
is 8,355, a decrease of III per cent,
the census bureau announced today.
Houston, Texas, had 33,843 ne
groes, an increase of Al, 4 per cent.
Detroit had Al ,532 negroes, an in
crease of 23.4 per cent, it was an
nounced.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-27

Forecast for Georgia Partly
cloudy and continued cold with freez-
ing temperature tonight; Friday fair
with rising temperature and strong
northwest winds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-27
AMERICUs TEMPERATURES

FURNISHED by Rexall Store.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29
Car Sideswiped
and Man Injured
on Bangor Road

News of another automobile acct
dent in which gross or criminal care
lessness was displayed on the part Of
a driver came to the city Friday, TAX
ing place on the Bangor road. some
two or three miles this side of Wins
low and in which one man was in
jured by being hit by passing car
Harry Goldman of o31 Park street,
Worcester. Mass, was on his way
home, accompanied by Jack Arnold
of Elm street. Worcester. Their car
was stopped at about o'clock and
Arnold was standing by the left hand
side, facing the front Of the car. A
car came up from behind at high
speed. Goldman saw it first and cried
to Arnold TO jump into his own car
but before he could do so, the speed
ing Buick roadster struck him and
knocked his some. distance. The Buick
went on without slackening speed. 1t
was done so quickly in the darkness
that they did not get the number.
Gofdman's machine was not damaged.
Arnold was much shaken up and
bruised and felt unequal to continu-
ing. He was taken back to Waterville
by a passing car and is said to have
gone home Friday morning by train.
The Augusta officers were telephon-
ed to and asked to look after the
reckless driver. but Identification was
almost impossible and no one was
found
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29
ADJUSTMENTS
Matinee for Children
At Opera House

Today will see the last appearances
of Tommy Levene and his ooh L
Baby company for the season at the
Augusta Opera house. A special mat
inee will be held for the children
when there will be reduced prices for
the youngsters and number Of
Kewpie dolls will be given TO the wo-
men and children occupying the
lucky seats.
The Powder Puff Girl is the last
comedy to be given by the ooh L
Baby" company and those who saw
it yesterday declared it the best of
the whole week. With it Devil Dog
Dawson" a thrilling five-reel picture
featuring Jack Hoxie. will be given.
A number of theatre parties have
been planned for tonight, the last of
Levene's stay this season, so that
those who have not vet engaged seats
would do well to do so at once.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29
Her Winning
Way" Will Win
The Most Blase

Nobody yet denied that Mary Miles
Minter has winning way. After see
ing her in "Her Winning Way" the
latest Realart picture in which she is
featured and which will be shown at
the Colonial theatre today, everyone
will admit she is more winsome than
ever.
In this romantic comedy. just the
kind that everyone likes, Miss Minter
has the role oS6' cool, calm. tailor
made young working woman who is
earning her living hy writing inter-
views and special ARK les for her pa
ger. She falls in love \, II a novelist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

One of the Irvine Sisters. World Re-
nowned Scotch Entertainers. A Fea-
ture Of "Tam O'Shanter"
Regular patrons of the big City Hall
course, soon 10 begin its thirteenth
annual season, will we'll remember
that the Scottish Musical Comedy
Co. which three years ago produced
The Cottcr's Saturday Night" was
one of the finest and most popular
organizations that has ever been
heard in Augusta.
1t will be pleasing to know. that the
same company of leading Scotch
American singers and actors, aug
mented by some OF the most famous
Scotch entertainers in the country is
to be one of the eight features of this
seasons course and will present Roht.
Burns Masterpiece, Tam O'Shan-
ter"
In Tam O'Shanter" the author has
constructed a musical comedy which
takes the audience back to the time
Of the Ploughman- Poet and presents
some of the scenes upon which Burns
based this masterpiece. With rare
art has been portrayed an evening at
the Inn. in the town of Ayr, such an
evening as Burns may have spent in
the jovial and corgenial society of
Tam O'Shanter. Soutcr (the cobblor)
and the Landlord.
The comedy was first produced at
the Academy of Music in Brooklyn,
n. y. before an enthusiastic audience
of 5000 people. After enjoying a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29
AUTOS BADLY DAMAGED
IN COLLISION THURSDAY
EVENING At MANCHESTER

A pitiful wreck of tin and such,
which in its hey day was a Ford auto
mobile, was presented to view, when
dawn broke, Friday morning on the
main road to Winthrop, just Il few
rods south of the entrance to the Au-
Gusta country club and close by was
a Buick roadster, much the worse for
the severe humping it got, resulting
in ripped mud guard, a broken
wheel and other damages. The Ford
was occupied by two men from Hal
lowell, Guy Kittredge and Francis
Stevens and they were riding north
between 10 and 1890 o'clock. Thurs
day evening. The Buick roadster was
occupied by Alfred J.. Murch Of II
Boynton street, Bangor. veterinary
AS one man expressed it. 1T is one
of those things that will happen" The
cars collided. smashing the Ford to a
complete wreck and badly dana ginC
the Buick. AS fortune would have it,
no one was hurt.
Strangers who happened to come
along stopped and viewed the acct
dent right after it happened. 1t is
understood that the doctor said he
did not know whose fault it was and
left it for them to judge. They judg-
ed it was the doctors fault and he
gave the occupants of the Ford his
personal check for 5000
Directly after the accident happen
ed. Thursday night. Chief of Division
of Motor Vehicles Inspection H. A.
Shorey. Jr., and Inspector NJ. l..
Wheeler went there. They found none
of. the participants of the accident at
that place but found Dr. Murch at
the Augusta House where they went
over the matter with him.
It later developed that another is
sue of the accident may he in the case.
1t appears that the Ford was pur-
chased Of Henry Trask and the car
has been operated with the old num-
Der plate. They will be called upon
to explain. Murch was allowed to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29
"VIC" WHITMAN
AND HIS BEAR
CATS TONIGHT

The irresistible twanging OF the
banjo, the rollicking tones of the sax
cphone and the tender melodies from
the ve1in will be heard at Union Hall
tonight when Vic" Whitman and his
"Bowdoin Bearcats" come to play for
a dance
The music will be different from
anything else heard this season. Ban
10 duets will be feature while the
banjo and saxophone trio will make
even the most blase sit up and take
notice. The laughing saxophone will
be another treat with Dick Phillips
doing the honors. The seven players
who will come will be Phil Hood, pi-
ano; Phil O'Brien. violin: Glen Bates
horn: Dick Phillips, saXophone;
Monte kimball, banjo; Batty BATH
son, banjo and "Vic" Whitman
drums.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

because of his picture and when she
is sent to interview him, things begin
to happen that make one wonder In
the end. of course, she fools them all
and wins the han, but it is only after
many unusual experiences and some
of the best comedy yet offered by the
charming young actress.
The whole bill today is an extreme
ly popular one for in addition to this
most agreeable Minter picture. there
is a Hal Roach comedy. THE Jail
Bird" wild, Wild West" two-reel
drama and the Pathe Review.
At the matinee, after the regular
program, Charlie Chaplin will be seen
In his reissue comedy by the Sea
which is generally recognized TO be
one Of the best he has ever made
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29
"TAM O'SHANTER" COMING IN NOVEMBER

phenomenal run in New York 1t has
been given with equally great sue
cess in nearly all the large cities Of
the East. Although written primari-
~ for Scotch people. it has been in
even greater demand by purely
American audiences.
John z. Daniels who constructed
Tam O'Shanter," suggested bF
Burns poem of the same name, plays
the part OF "souter Johnnie" the old
cobbler. He is considered one of the
leading tenors of New England and
has been soloist with the Boston
Symphony Orchestra and nearly all
the New England Oratorio and Cho-
raj Societies.
Victor Gilbert who plays the part
of Robert Burns, is the son of the late
Geo. Gilbert. the famous Scottish
comedian who created the roles in
this country of many of Gilbert and
Sullivan's Operas. Victor Gilbert re-
ceived his training fromohs father
who was the original Tam OShan-
ter" in this opera.
Leverett B. Merrill who takes the
part of the Landlord. is not only a
splendid. comedian but is a basso-
profundo Of national reputation. He
was the leading bass in the famous
Bostonians and has been soloist with
the Handel and Hayden Society for
fifteen consecutive seasons.
Daniel Ross who plays the title role
OF Tam O'Shanter." has been on the
legitimate stage for the past twelve
years taking leading comedy parts in
The Lion Tanner" Little Shepherd
of Kingdom Come" Polly of the Cir
Gus" and other successes He is also
one of Boston's leading baritone So
lOiSts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

One hundred and sixty gallons OF
gas in an hour. Most of us with our
modest flivver consumption of a few
gallons n week would be in the poor
house in the first Is minutes IL We
had TO buy gas for the Frances. the
new Great Lakes express cruiser,
which was Just delivered to the es-
tate Of the late John F. Dodge. This
boat is said to be the largest finest
and fastest express cruiser in Amer
lea. 1t has a speed of 81 $40 miles
per hour. is 10i feet in length, with
a displacement of 10000 pounds on a
gas consumption OF 100 gallons an
hour and IL is all high test gas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29
New and Big
Pictures Next
Week at Colonial

The very latest and best pictures
that the present market affords will
be shown at the Colonial theatre next
week. The week will sta auspicious-
ly with Charles Ray in The Old
Swimmin' Hole" and this Fieet Ma
tional feature will be followed by
1.-THE Passionate Pilgrim" the first Of
the Paramount special attractions;
Hoot Gibson in Red Courage" Alice
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

Robt. Burns Masterpiece to be
Given by Famous Scottish
Musical Comedy Company
Leading Scottish-American
Singers and Entertainers in
the Organization-One of the
Big Popular Features of City
Hall Course.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

Famous Scotch American Tenor who
takes the part Of "Souter" (the cob
bler) in Tam O'Shanter"
Among the several fine Scotch en-
terthiners with the company are the
famous Irvine Sisters (Nellie and
Jeanie) gold medal champions of the
United States and Canada, as expo
nents of Scottish folk dances. They
have won so many medals in compe-
titions that they cannot find places to
wear all at one time.
Tam O'Shanter" has never been
given in Augusta. 1t is bright witty,
wholesome and is interviewer With
the fascinating Scotch songs that
never grow old"One cannot afford to
miss it. n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

eyes by the exploding Of some powder
which they had taken from tpe old
arsenal in Essex street. Bangor. che
boy was taken to the Eastern Maine
General hospital where his wounds
were attended to. The boy q mo
son of Mrs Amanda Grover OF 1ss
Grove street. AS there are many
breaks in the wall OF the arsenal the
boys have found it easy to get pow
der from there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29
Girls Club Advisory Board

Mrs. 2. V. Hill wishes to suggest to
the members of the Girls Club Adj
visory Board that their tickets or
money be given to the club office be-
fore the reserved seat sale Monday
This cooperation will help the ticket
committee. ect2sdlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

Lake in THE Infamous Miss Revel;
May McAvoy in "Everything for
Sale" and Tom Mix in "A Ridin' Ro-
meo." a sure-firG> vind-up to the
weeks program.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

The women's Auxiliary Of James
Fitzgerald Post will hold special
meeting Tuesday evening, Nov. !.
Every member is requested to come
prepared to sew, and full attend
ance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

Chief Justice Leslie c. Cornish was
at his Office at the court house Fri
day.<having returned from Ellsworth
where he had been presiding over the
October term Of the supreme judicial
court for Hancock county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29
Big Halloween
Dance At City
Hall Monday

". L. Pitman announces big Hat
lowe'en dance at the City Hall for
Monday evening. Music will be fur
nished by Kelley's orchestra, a sure
guarantee that it will be the kind
that will make everyone wants to
glide over the fioor.-The manage
ment also announces that they would
be glad if those who care to come In
costume will do so. A special car will
leave for Gardiner after the dance.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29
LOCAL NOTICE

Someone will be at the Girls Club
all this Saturday to receive skath-
leen' tickets and money. Everyone
is urged to make report today.
oct29d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

The marriage intentions of Clay
ton NJ. Rollins and Miss Mary E.
Mundee, both Of Augusta, were filed
Friday at the offic} Of the city clerk,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

Myron L. Jones of Wiscasset IS Wis
iting his aunt in the city. over the
week end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

William c. Appleby Of Windsor was
among the out -of-town business Wis
itors Friday, in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

Attorney Ernest L. Mclean was a
caller Friday, at Portland. on legal
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

Philip Rogers Of Portland was in
the city Friday calling on business
acquaintances along Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Holt of Bing-
ham are visiting friends and rela-
tives in the city over the Weekend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

Attorney W. Folsom Merrill of
Skowhegan was in the city awhile
Friday, on legal business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

Burton p. Hall Of Mt. Vernon was
a business caller Friday, at the plc-
bate court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29
Have You Tried
Pearl Whites
Hair Tonic

Ask for "Susa ndt," the BEST
tonic on the market for falling
hair and promoting the growth.
For sale at Mrs. Lovett's
Beauty Shop, Partridge. 6ither,
Fletcher and couahlin's Drug
Stores.
ct1 ] u-sat. limo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

go to his home in Bangor and b
will be told if he is needed later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

Edward ]. Vose of Liberty was a
visitor Friday, in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

Bangor Boy Burned with Powder
Fred W. Grover, aged eight years.
while playing with some other boys,
vas badly burned about the face and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Frank l.. Thayer of Waterville was
business visitor Friday, in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-29

JCAfNlE InNtN-
One Of the Irvine Sisters. World Re-
nowncd Scotch Entertainers. A Fea-
ture Of "Tam O'Shanter"
Bisbee daily review., 1921-08-17

public.
 Further on in his speech, de Valera quoted a statesman who had advocat- ed the principle of self-determination and this, to the officials in Dublin, points to a recommendation by the Sim Fein cabinet to the Dail Eireann to submit the imperial governments offer to a vote of the people of Ire land.
 Meanwhile, according to the belief expressed here tonight, de Valera ex- poets the government to apply further pressure on Ulster to enter the pro- posed Irish dominion while retaining it's local autonomy. Advices received in Dublin, however. seem to show that the Belfast officials are less inclined then ever to come to an agreement with Dublin. Big Belfast business men are credited in these advices as being increasingly, distrustful of the capacity of the Sim Fein in practical affairs
 No fresh revelations as to the course of negotiations between Lloyd George and de Valera are expected during tomorrow's proceedings when de Valera opens the session with g report of his department.