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Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27
SIMS SAYS roo MUCH CREDIT
 WAS GIVEN AMERICAN NAVY

London, May 2S (By the A. P.).-Rear Admiral William s. Sims told Admiral Beatty, commander of the British grand fleet, and a distinguished assemblage of British and American naval men and other prominent persons today that the British had been disposed to give the American navy too much credit for the part it played in the allied victory.
 In an address at a luncheon given by the Pilgrims society in his honor he said
 The British grand fleet was the key stone in the allied arch, without which you in this country would today be speaking German with a very strong English accent"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27
WOULD EXCLUDE SPEECH FROM
 THE CONGRESSIONAL RECoBr

Washington. May 26.-Excluslon from the -ngressionai Record Of a speech by Representative Micnalson, repuolicln. ll. iinois. was demanded in the house lats today by Representative Counally. demo crat. Texas on the ground that lt con. Stituted a reflection on the dignity and honor tf the country
 Attack on the speech was made by AIr Connally after the Illinois member had spoken in support Of his resolution for in- vestiEation of charges that the United States had been led int. the war hy British propaganda and financial ints- rests at a time when President Wi4sou was pleading for neutrality.
 Taking exception 10 the speech. Mr, Conally appealed 10 th sneaker for solns way by which its publication eo1id be prevented. declaring it had been made -3s-
 one who is mt worthy 10 sit in thls chamber.
 Alr. Aiichaelson had left the floor. and in a parliamentary wrangie concerning methods for exclusion of fhe speech. tho session ended abruptly with a motion @ adjourn by iSpresentatiNe IauEcn, re- publican. Iowa. There were indications that the fight would be renewed tomor- row.
 Quoting extensively from his restitution. introducd last week Nr- Miclae.sln de- ciared that charges by former Represent- atiye Galloway of Texas. to inc effect that widesDrad nws7aprs propaganda had been disseminated to Involve the United States inhostiliiies. had in his opini D, been suhsianiiatcd by Gabriel Hanoteaux, formerly French minister for foreign af- | fairs. and that congress should order a i sweeping investigation.
 'lt is the duty of congress 10 make an | investigation" said Mir Michae.son. "El that if tine cbarges are true future gene rations will know about the financial combinations whose intriEucrs drew this country into war. 1T they arc not true it is sirang that Sir Gilbert Parker noz | asserts that there was a It- propaganda movement through newspapers and | teachers t7 excite the American people and influence them into the war on be- half of Great Britain.
 ''The American people were duned hy an unscruplous combination Of wealth.
 Representative Elanton. democrat, Tex as. tried 10 stop the speech in it's early stages log demanding quorum. which aut matically would have held it m. but he was persuaded ly a member of th Ii- elinois delegation tc permit Mr. Michacl- son 70 proceed. Later Mir. ConaIy at-
 tempted 10 end it but at that moment
 Mfr Michaelson concluded.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27
NOTE DISCUSSED
 IN DUTCH PARLIAMENT

The Hague, May 26 CBy the A. P0.- Debate was begun in the second chamber of parliament today on an interpolation by the socialist deputy Albarda concern ing the American governments note to Holland with regard to the Djambi oil concessions and why the note has not been made public in the chamber
 ",rhe correspondence between the Amer ican and the Netherlands governments was purely academic and clearly bore the character of asking for and giving in formation therefore. why trouble parlia- ment concerning it?' was the standpoint adopted by the government spokesman in replying to the interpolation,
 Foreign Minister Van Karnbeck assured the house that the relations between the Netherlands and the. United States were very friendly. There is no reason to fear conflict" he declared, because America's economic interests in the Indies will not be furthered by political conflict"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27
HARTFORD WEATHER BUREAU
 MAY MOVE TO SPRINGFIELD

Springfield, Mass, May 2s-That the branch of the United States weather bu- reau now located at Hartford. Conn, may he moved to this city was indicated by a statement made by W. w. Nefert, direc- tor of the Hartford bureau, tonight. The director said the Hartford office will be unable to continue in it's present quarters because of high rental and that he be- lieves Springfield should get the bureau if it can provide suitable quarters at less expense. He also said that Springfield has the better geographic location for the work
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27
MARTIAL REGULATIONS
 TIGHTENED IN MINGO COUNTY

Williamson. w Va. May 2s.-Georce Crum. who was shot in a fight between a detail Of state police and Kentucky na- tonal guardsmen on one side and a party of men they encountered in a road near Nolan. W. Va. last night died in a hos pitsl here this afternoon. 4 state police man and gusrdsman were killed in the encounter.
 Tightening of the martial law regula- tions. announced by Governor Morgan last week for Mingo county. were said by the authorities here 10 be the next move
 State and county authorities tonight watched with extreme caution the siiua- ton along the West Virginia Kentucky border after the events of lats night at Nolan. Captain Brockus of inc state DO. lice reported that the region was aulet similar report came from Sheriff Pinson of Mingo county.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27
FUNERAL OF BISHOP
 HAEKINs SATURDAY

Providence. F. I. May -s-The funeral Of Rt. Rev Matthew Earkins bishop of Providence. will be soleinn.zcd at ES. Peter and Paul cathedral Saturday at 10 a. m. with a pontifcai hirh mass. if waa announced today. A special E1icun pon- iifcsi high mass will be sung at S o'clock hy Rishor William A. Hickey. Bishop HariSins' coadjufor. at which the children will assist The body wii Dc taken by a guard Of honor from the various Focietics Of the diocese from he episcopal rcsldcnce to Inc cathedral at o'clock tomorrow afternoon and will le in state unti tho funeral Tho burial wiu he in the czthc. ! dral crypt immediately following the scr vices
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27
Strike Spreading in Nsru.r

Christiania, Norway. May 2S CBy th. A; P).-Steamship engineers and sailors Who have been striking for the past fort hlsht m protest against the attempt to cul wages 5 per cent, will be joined to- lIsnt oy 10000 union laborers. it was announced by union leaders here tod.1. Regular coastal traffic has heen rrirrIs put private and government motor hoatr nave been handling the mail. passenrsr ana merchandise traffic satisfactorily,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27
SUIT HAD BEEN BEFORE
 FEDERAL COURT Is YEARS

Boston, May 26-Heirs of Joseph P. Webster. whose hymn Tn the Sweet By and By" has been a favorite for half a century, today settled suit against the Oliver Diteon company, music publishers of this city, which had been before the federal court here for fifteen years. Court officials said it was the oldest cast of which there was likelihood of settlement in the court files.
 The action was brought by Joan H. Webster, widow of the author to obtain an accounting from the local publishers, who had taken over the rights of Chi cago house with whom Webster had a contract The settlement, attorneys said, involved a payment of S5s,oo0.
 Mrs. Webster and many of the twenty attorneys who at one time or another were connected with the case have died since the suit vas instituted in 1906.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27
BRITISH TROOPS LEAVE RHINE
 TO ADVANCE TO UPPER SILEsIA

London. May 26.-CBv The A. P.)- Four battaions of British troops began to advance from the Rhine to upper Si- Iesia today and tho transfer is ex- pected to be completed by the end of the week.
 The war office announced this even ing that two battalions also would be sent from England. making six bat talions in all dispatched to reinforce the allied troops already in upper Silesia.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27
GERMANY TO PAY s4e, ,Oos, 600
 GOLD MARKS SATURDAY

Berlin, May 26 (By the A P.).-The German government on Saturday will send to the separations commission at Paris twenty treasury bills of ten million dol lars each, equivalent to 4o.eOo, 900 gold marks, as required under the treaty. The bills ar eendorsed by the big German banks Of the amount. $s0 900 coo is payable in New York and &6e .0eo, ,eee each in Paris and Landau
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27
PERU FAILS IN EFFORT
 TO DEPoRT POLITICIANS

San Jose, Costa Rica. May 26 (By the A. P).-An effort of the Peruvian gov ernment to deport to Aaustralia number of politicians, including General Oscar Benavides, former president of the re- public, has failed.
 While the liner Paita. on which they were being transported was on the high seas. about 1,500 miles off Calao. from which port the men were sent away May Il, they overpowered the officers of the steamer, took possession of it and directed the crew to turn about and steer from Costa Rica. The steamer arrived at Punta Arenas yesterday and the men are being detained on board pending consideration of their appeal to the Costa Rican gov ernment for asylum.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27
oBITT ART.

waIliuE Eford, Conn. May 2s.-obadiah N. Knapp. of this town. veteran of the Civil war. died in a Hartford hospital today following an operation. He was born .n Greenwich SO years ago. He left Yale to enlist in Company l. 10th Con was mustered out in 1887 as q major. de was member of Lombard post. G. A. t-. Greenwich. and the Loyal Legion, New York cornmandery.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27
SMASHED HIS PLANE AND
 NARROWLY ESCAPED DEATH

Cheyenne. wyo., Nay 2s-Csptain Ed die Rickenb Ter American ace. arrived here at S.46 U clock tonight on his trans continental aeroplane flight smashed his plane in landing and narrowly escaped death. As result he may be unable to continue his flight to Washington. DC, he said unless he can leave here in ap air mail plane tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27
BRIGADIER GENERAL HORACE
 PORTER IS SERIOUSLY ILL

New York. May 2s.-Brirsdicr General Horace Porter. former United States an- hassador 10 France. is critically iI at his home here and not expected 10 survive the night
 Physicians said the Illness was due to general breakdown from old age General Porter is S5 years old and a veteran of the Civil war.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27
MODERATOR DIsSOLVEs
 PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY

winona Lake. Ind. May 26.-The 1s3d general assembly of the Presbyterian church was formally dissolved tonight by the moderator, Dr. Henry P. Swearingen, of St. Paul, Minn. The assembly has been in session here since May 1s.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27
RECORD OF RIcKENBACKER's
 TRANsCONTINENTAL FLIGHT

Reno, Nev,, May 26.-Eddie Ricken- packer passed over Reno at HIS. He was flying at an altitude of about 17,eo0 feet
 Salt Lake City. Utah, May 26.-Eddie Rickenbacker passed over Salt Lake at 5000 o'clock, flying at an altitude of about 5000 feet.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27

Terryville.-A large notice bearing a threatening message was posted Monday night or early Tuesday morninceat the main entrance of the Eagle Lock Co.'S plant. The notice threatened the use of bombs live minutes before June f." and was signed "rhe Silent Fourth Commit
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27
CALLED PARAGRAPHS
Turkish consprator. Cond.mn.d = n....

Turkish COnsprators CondemDed I'd Dsa+h
 Angora, May 25 (By the A. P1.- Hall Pasha, uncle of Enver Pasha. for mer Turkish war minister, with two other oolsnevik agents, was condemned to death today by courtmartial for conspiring to overthrow the nationalist government headed by Mustapha KemaI Pasha. Three others Implicated in the conspiracy es.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27
FINANCIAL PROBLEMS ARE
 DISCUSSED AT WHITE HOUSE

First of Series Consider the Nations Industrial Outlook Loans of American Capital to Foreign Governments Dis cussed at Dinner Yesterday-J. P. Morgan and Paul Warburg Were Among Dozen Guests of Men of Great Influence in Financial CircIes-CharIes M Schwab is be Guest at Luncheon Today
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27
LEGISLATURE PLANNING ID
 RECESS NEXT WEDNESDAY,

Both Branches Are Trying to Clear Their Calendars-B
 Uassed to Enforce Prohibition in Keeping With the Fed eral Amendment-Senate Passed Measure Which Would Great System of Juvenile Courts 100000 Budget Bill Will Come Before the Senate Today-Ihs Strikes and Lockout Bill Was Adopted by the House.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27
BRIEF TELECRAMS

from 1902 to 1905, died at Pons France, aged s6 years.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27
CONDITION OF FEDERAL
 RESERVE BANK OF NEW YORK

New York May 26-The statement on condition of the federal reserve ha of New York at the close of business May 25, shows:
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27

Ratio of total liabilities combined and F. R. note liabilities ecrnh:ned 5s.1 per
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27

has had the immediate effect of raising prices in that country.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27

EBrico Caruse and his family will sail Saturday on the Italian liner Presidente Wilson for Italy.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27

Arthur Cste, 2S, of wOonsocket, R. l. was arrested in Hartford on a charge of being fugitive from justice. Cote is wanted on a charge of burglary.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27

More than 100 new wage disputes, sub mitted by railroads all over the country. have been filed with the railroad labor board within the last five days.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27

Wages of 5000 union cloth hat and cap makers in the New York district were reduced ten per cent. by an ari- tration board.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27

Sir Arthur Knyvet Wilson, first sea lord lord of the British sdmirality from 1909 to 1912. and who retired in the latter year, died at Swaffham, Norfolk.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27

Application of the PennsylVanIa rail road for government loan of s5,700 900 to enable it 10 meet maturing obligations. was approved by the interstate commerce commission.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27

According to statements made hy Dr. C. Floyd Bavilsnd. superintendent of the Connecticut hospital for the insane at Middletown. before the legislative com mittee on appropriations criminal pa tient bit oh parts Of the noses of two other patients Rst long age.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27

General Alfredo serratO. former Mexi- can minister of war. has received his com mission from President Obregon as the Mexican consul for western states al Boise, Idaho.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27

The body of an elderly woman. found at Santa Monica. near Los Angeles, was identified as that of Mrs. Catherine Fiels. a wealthy retired business woman of Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27

An amendment to the federal constitu- ton which wold prohibit polygamy in the United States is proposed in a resolu- tion introduced in the house by Speaker Gillett.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-27

Two stea Dships have been chartered tC transport 2.00O American and Cana diar Rotarians to Edinburgh. for the annual convention of the international associa- ton of Rotary clubs. to be held June l; to Is.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-05

Inequalities in prices are still one
OF the principal bars 10 the re-
sumption OF business on a normal
scale Buying power is disorgan-
lied. Some prices are so low as vir-
tuaiiy 10 impoverish the groups pro-
ducing at this level. while others re-
main very high. enriching other
sections OF the population in a de-
gree corresponding with the guam
tity OF goods they can produce and
sell.
Months ago It was predicted in
these reviews either that foodstud
prices, and prices OF other commod-
tiles unduly depressed, conspicuous
ly raw materials, would rebound or
the prices put on manufactured
goods and many types OF service
would decline. bringing all prices to
a harmonious level. The existing
marked discrepancy could not per-
sist. The prediction has been full
filed TO some extent, and two move
ments. working in opposite direc-
tons. promise 10 complete the read
justment
Wheat made sensational advances
during the month of May. While
this appreciation may be confined
to wheat alone. It may quite prob
ably forecast and introduce a gen.
eral advance in products Of the
farm. Cotton has shown an element
Of strength. Hides and leather dis
play recuperative powers with which
the public had long since ceased TO
credit them. In the meantime, wage
reductions are being instituted al
most verywhere and are tending to
reduce cost. The railroad labor
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-05
AGRICULTURE

The upward trend in the wheat
market. while rejecting some crop
damage. is evidence that traders put
too bearish a construction upon
world conditions as they affect
American grain. BY some expert
enced observers II IS taken as sig
nificant Of slowly rising prices in
other farm markets. Should agri-
culture have reached the turning
point in its depression. the principal
farm markets would inevitably
show an improved condition. The
farmer would regain confidence and
by his remittance as buyer change
the entire aspect Of retail trade and
industry.
A short cotton crop Is predicted.
and while other crops are IN the
main substantial, they have been
produced at lower costs than last
years crops and bid fair TO sell at
prices somewhat higher than prices
hitherto prevailing unless industrial
depression manifests itself emphat-
ically next fall.
The reduction Of IL per cent IN
railroad wages is full Of hopeful
augury. 1t implies corresponding
wage reductions in every field of in
dustry and further decline in the
price of manufactured articles.
Twelve per cent is not a large re-
duction, but il Will help to restore
confidence. Gov. Harding of the
federal reserve board has mapped
J, ,, f~H hn 60
is in full accord. In a recent address
he said:
las soon as we make up our
minds to do business on quick sales
and small profits as before the war,
as soon as we can adopt the principle
of doing business for a reasonable
profit, the quicker we will get back
to normal"
The farmer has been doing bust
ness without profit, yet this spring
he planted large crops, faithfully
discharging his responsibility. Cap
ital and labor engaged in manufac-
turing industries should match this
spirit with a willingness to do bIsi-
ness at a reasonable profit, or entirely
without profit for a time, if need be
Persons alert to notice cause and
effect might discover a relation be-
tween the upward turn in wheat and
the agitation for laws curbing specu-
lation in grain. Notwithstanding
the action Of the farmer lobby at
Springfield, H., in opposition to a
bill aimed at the Chicago board of
trade, a majority Of farmers do re-
sent the needless manipulation Of
their product on the grain exchanges.
At the same time they concede the
usefulness Of such market as legit-
innate trading in futures creates.
Conditions rather than individual
design precipitated the decline in
grain during 1920, but the activities
/ OF individuals undoubtedly exagger-
ated il. Legislation intended 10 limit
speculation followed closely the
| grossest misconstruction of world
events affecting the grain market on
/ record. and warned the trading ele-
ment to guess more correctly next
\ time.
Pres't. Harding was evidently sin
/ cere in his promises to help re-
/ lieve the agricultural situation. He
/ is planning conferences looking
toward more liberal extension of
credit to agriculture. What con-
crete form this will take has not yet
been decided.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-05
RETAIL TRADE

Trade reports vary widely In char
acter. The weather has affected dis
tribution. Cold wet May ia certain
regions has given place 10 warm and
muggy June. Summer dullness will
make itself apparent earlier than
usual this year, owing 20 depressed
conditions. a substantial broaden
ing in trade has been reported from
some quarters during the past two
months. Forty-twO department
stores in the New York Federal Re
serve district report volume Of
sales during April considerably
larger than last year. and very
slight decline in dollar value Of
sales.
Stocks OF merchandise are no
longer burdensome. as they were a
year ago. and replenishment is con-
tinuous, while cautious. July and
August are always dull months. The
extent OF fall revival depends on the
amount Of unemployment. the trend
OF farm prices. and conditions at
fecting foreign trade Merchants are
anxious for sterilization OF prices,
and are 10th 20 make further price
reductions while rents are at top
notch and service costs 100 per cent
more than before the war.
Mail order sales for May indicate
no vigorous resumption ir buying in
the rural districts. People in the
small towns are buying with more
spirit than people in the country.
Improvement IN agricultural condi-
tions have not been OF long enough
duration and is not sufficient TO in
crease buying materially Growing
confidence in the farm markets
would make itself felt in more active
buying even before the harvest.
No stupendous failures have oc-
CURED and no alarming increase in
the number Of failures. A great
many mercantile concerns have
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-05
BUSINESS

Business is passing through an
between" period. il has emery
ed from it's sharp sinking spell, but
has not as yet begun the steady up
ward climb that will bring prosper
ity. Reactions follow recoveries,
some gains are only temporary. losses
at one point offset advances else
where.
Business leaders see the necessity
for further reductions in retail
prices, and for adjustments that
will put cost OF living, selling prices.
and wage rates on relative parity"
Gov. Harding of the federal reserve
system and Sec'y Mellon have ex-
pressed themselves enthusiastically.
vet business remains conservative
and the summer will probably wit
ness no marked advance.
In what degree fall business will
improve is now the question OF SUI
preme Importance and engrossing
interest. The concensus Of opinion
seems e. be that some Improvement
will occur.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-05

boards announced reduction OF l.
percent IN railroad wages suggests
the possibility OF a later reduction
in freight rates. Steel magnates ad-
nit the necessity OF further reduc-
tons In wages and prices IN that
basic industry.
These two movements Will effe CT
compromise between the two ex-
tremes OF AFFECT price depression
and wartime imitation. Il was i'm
possible that prices generally should
return Immediately TO their pre-war
level. II was likewise impossible
that they should stay near war
peaks. A graduated process OF ad-
justment whereby costs and wages
decline 10 meet advancing raw ma
trrials and foodstuffs Is the most
natural and by all adds the happiest
solution OF present difficulties.