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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-29
ATTACK STATE
TAKING SYSTEM
Illinois Teachers Convention
Adopts Resolution Calling 1t
"ReIic of BarbariSm."

Springfield, Ill, Dec. 9.-Taxa-
tion in Illinois was described as a
relic of barbarism, a farce, a sham
and q humbug" in resolutions
adopted here today by the Illinois
State Teachers convention. By
unanimous vote the teachers called
upon the constitutional convention
thoroughly to reform our whole
system of revenue"
The resolutions committee report
as presented by Chairman o. L.
Manchester Of Normal, aroused
some enthusiastic debate, but was
adopted about as submitted.
Criticism of the taxation system
was chiefly that it is:
l. Theoretically unsound in aim
ing to tax all property, regardless
of kind, whether natural resource,
socially created, the product of
labor, whether productive of un-
productive, comfort or luxury.
2. Historically found wanting
because a relic of barbarism, tried
and long since discarded by every
important nation of Europe.
8. A failure in practice be-
cause most intangible personality
escapes; tangible personality either
escapes or is greatly under assess
ed, and most realty is put down
for a fraction of what the law re-
QuireS.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-29
Submarine Threatens To
tSpeErIOs Verseakt' Arms
Meet; Delegates Despair

namely the relationship of the
submarine and light cruiser to the
battleship as a technical unit, for
the naval experts have always had
plenty of ratios determining how
many submarines, destroyers, cruis-
ers and auxiliary craft should e
proportioned to each battleshlp
fleet.
But Great Britain started out by
insisting that all submarines be
abolished. America refused to &C
cept that viewpoint. So did France
and Japan Much argument was used
a to the defensive value of the sub
marine and emphasis was laid upon
national needs" again. The con-
fusion of those two principles led
the powers further and further
astray until Mr.. Hughes again tried
a compromise by proposing definite
ratios of submarine tonnage. France
opposes on the ground Of national
needs.
L. S. to Blamef
When the history of this confer
ence comes to be written it will be
found that the failure of the Ameri-
can proposals at the outset to in
cIude definite ratios for auxiliary
craft had as much to do with the
prolongation Of the conference and
possibly its last-minute failures
as any ether factor. BY contrast,
(Continued on Page Eleyen.)
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-29
WILL MCCORMICK
MARRY MARY NOW?
RUMOR SAYS YES

Chicago, Dec. 29.-(United
Press.-"Gold coast" society
was alive today with rumors
connecting Harold F. McCor-
mick and Mary Garden, grand
opera star.
When Mccormick was divorc-
ed yesterday by his wife, Mrs.
Edith Rockefeller Mccormick,
daughter of the worlds richest
man, social leaders saw full
hiled Mary Gardens prediction
that she would marry a mill
honaire before 1928.
Their names have been link
ed for some time.
At the magnificent revival of
Saione" last night, where Nc
Cormick and his wife occupied
separate boxes, directly oppo-
site each other. Miss Garden
scored her greatest triumph in
operatic roles.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-29
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.
Copyright, 1929
(SDecial to The Argus


Washington, Dec. 29.-Shall the
submarine which wrought such
havoc in the European war be the
means of wrecking the concord OF
the major powers at the Washing
ton conference?
For days the nations gathered
here have wrestIed with the ques-
tion in vain. Some delegates de-
spair OF any settlement of the mat
ter at this conference and suggest
a. new meeting of more nations 10
discuss submarines. Others IN
sist that more patience will achieve
an agreement.
The trouble lies chiefly IN the
abandonment OF the formula used
at the outset, namely agreeing on a
principle that should govern naVaI
strength before discussing each
kind of craft II Mr.. Hughes 'hao
not insisted on applying that ldea
to the question of battleshlps, the
conference would have been unapie
10 reach any agreement on larger
craft either. Mr. Hughes declared
that national needs was TOO vague
and indefinite g rule to apply anu
that existing strength could alone
be used in trying 10 effect a coln-
promise of national viewpoints
There is still another principle
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-29
SCOUR PEORIA
FOR O'CONN0R
Escaped Convict Reported Seen on
Illinois Central Freight Train;
Police Search Railroad Yards.

Peoria, Ill, Dec. 29.-Aided by
a posse of deputies, Sheriff A. s.
Whitemore Of Pekin, Ill. is search
ing the railroad yards at South Pc
kin this afternoon for traces of
Lucky" Tommy O'Connor. escaped
Chicago convict under sentence OF
death, after O'Connor is reported to
have been seen on an incoming IL
linois Central freight train early
this morning The man was dress
ed in z tatterei army uniform and
wore q soft black hat which was
pulled low over his eyes, according
to j. II. Matthews of the lnterna-
tional Harvester company. Peoria
Sheriff Whitemore places no ere
dence in Matthews description. but
will investigate the information.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-29
LONDON PRESS
FLAYS FRENCH
tPRUSSIANISM'
France in GerT7,ony's
Shoes Chronicle
Charges.

London, Dec. 29.-(United Press.)
With SMILES that linked the
name of France with Prussian mil
itarism, the newspapers here today
bitterly denounced the French re-
fusal at Washington to limit sub
marines and hinted at grave conse-
quences.
The Chronicle led the attack.
That France is playing the same
part at Washington that Germany
played at The Hague conference "is
no figure of speech" it stated.
France has stepped in GermaDy's
shoes"
The newspaper "a recognized
Lloyd George organ usually ex-
pressing government opinion de-
ciares it is impossible for Britain
to assist France in her attempts to
rise out of the financial quagmire
If she insists on spending every
thing for submarines.
THAT isn't the bargaining point,
but the acid test" the Chronicle
says.
The Times declares the French
attitude will have 'an unfortunate
SASCI OA AlASI lCdH IT,
ward France" 1t states that the
world must await another confer
ence for a settlement of the entire
question.
British NMOral Victory
The Telegraph says Britain can
be credited with a moral victory at
any rate since she challenges the
world to dispense with submarines
and agreed to sacrifice her own.
Although the gauntlet is not
likely to be picked up at present,
there is still reason to hope" it
states. THE consequences cannot
fail to be serious" the Westmin-
ster Gazette predicts. 1T is neces-
sary that we make up our minds
Immediately regarding this open
and determined resistance on the
part of France at Washington"
The Gazette says President Hard
ing will not consider himself beat
en- by one dissenting voice when he
has the cordial support of Britain.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-29
PLAN SLASH
IN NAVY AND
ARMY BILLS
Republicans Would Cut
5000, 900, From
Appropriations.

Washington, Dec 29.-(United
Press. "A huge slash in army and
navy appropriation for the next
fiscal year-possibly six hundred
million-would be made by con-
gress under plans framed by some
of the most influential Republicans
in the house, it was learned today.
Such a cut would mean a saving
of So in federal taxes TO every
man, woman and child in the Unit
ed States or from $12 to S15 for
the average family. 1t would be
a reduction of more than one-third
in the amount asked for next year
in the budget. Under this plar
the estimates for war preparedness
would be cut from a total of ap-
proximately $SO0,O00,OO0 to $780,
100000.
To Relieve Taxpayer.
Republican leaders backing the
plan take the attitude that a big
reduction in army and navy ex-
penses must be made for the relief
of taxpayers regardless of the lack
of complete agreement on arma-
ment limitation by the arms con-
ference Representative Madden.
chairman of the house appropria-
tions committee, is reliably report
ed to share that view.
1t was learned today that the de-
ferred arms appropriation bill
which the house held up because of
the conference, would be taken up
in secret sessions by the house ap-
prOpriations committee on Jan. 10.
BY that time, house leaders have
been informed, the American
delegates believe such considera-
ton will not interfere with the arms
conference.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-29

PROSPERITY IS
COMING IN 1922:
w. p. G. HARDING
Federal Reserue Head
Says 'ReUiUaI Cy-
cle' Near.

Copyright, 1921, by United Press.)
Washington, Dec 29.-The bells
that ring in 1922 will usher in a
business revival that will develop
in due course into a new era of
prosperity" for the United States.
This confident prediction was
made today by w. P. Harding, gov
ernor of the Federal Reserve board
Choosing his words with care and
weighing his phrase before he ut
tered them, Harding told what his
exceptional opportunities for sur
veying the nations financial con-
dition have shown him.
business has passed through the
primary stage, the acute period of
reaction" he said, summing up OBJ
servations 1T is my sober con-
viction that basic financial condi-
tions are very much better than
they were II months ago.
There are many indications that
the beginning of a revival cycle is
no far distant. When it does def
nitely set in, it will be followed in
due course by a new era of pros
perity."
Harding sits here in Washington.
but his eye is everywhere. He can
tell you at given moment the
state of the financial health of any
city in the country or of the coun-
try as q whole He has his finger
On the country's gold pulse.
Not "0ficial OPTIMISM
Why do you think a business
cd To 3iyr
asked, with an intimation that his
prediction might be considered Of
fetal optimism.
He repUdiated that suggestion.
There are well defined cycles IN
business" he said. We are near
ly at the end of a long period OF
slow liquidation, business depres-
sion and stagnation. Such period
is followed by revival"
High railroad rates and taxes,
high costs OF fuel and the impaired
condition of agriculture are the
chief barriers to complete economic
restoration, Harding said.
But" he added, Il think the out
look for the farmers is more hope
full. Also for some months past
there has been a marked easing of
the credit situation. NotwithstanG-
ing some features of our revenue
laws, the investment market is
now absorbing securities at rates
which would not have been con-
sidered a few months ago. Liberty
bonds are at or approaching par.
Good railroad and Industrial bonds
have gained, as have some stand
ard stocks"
Arms Meet Helps
These things, Harding said, show
money health. The arms confer
ence, he declared, has had a stabil-
izing effect and will do much to-
wards restoring prosperity.
"The proceedings of the confer
ence have already had stabilizing
effects he said. The notable ad
vice in sterling exchange when the
conference assembled was not mere
coincidence. When the money ex-
pended for non-productive arma-
ment is released for productive
use, it will stimulate revival of
business conditions
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-29
BUILDING OF
AIRCRAFT is
NOT LIMITED
Arms Meet Plans Only to
Curb Use in Time
of War.

Washington, Dec. 29.-(By the
Associated Press Unlimited con-
struction of aircraft, but sharp de-
limitation of their use in war time.
are understood to be embodied in
recommendations decided upon by
the sub-cOmmit- ee on aviation OF
the armament conference. The re-
port of the subcommittee was said
to tie ready for presentation to the
meeting of the land armaments
committee called for 8 p. IN. today.
Washington, Dec. 29.-(By the
Associated Press THE major plan
10 limit the tonnage of the five
powers in submarines and auxiliary
warships having been abandoned,
the naval committee of the arms
conference was prepared to resume
today its discussions of collateral
subjects on which proposals were
offered yesterday 6t the American
delegates. First 10 be considered
today. it is understood, were the
proposals. placing a limit Of 1850
tons on any auxiliary vessel to be
constructed by the powers and
limit Of $1,000 tens on airplane car
riers.
Britain Alone Agrees.
Great Britain alone agreed TO the
first proposal when it was present
ed yesterday after the effort to
limit naval Strength in submarines
and aux iGry ships mad been aban-
doned in the face OF the French an
nouncement fixing limit of 10000
tons in submersi, les ami 100000
tons in auxiliary craft for that
country. The French, Italian and
Japanese all announced that they
would have to await instructions
before deciding cn the proposed
iO,000-tOn limit for all craft before
the capital skip class. The French
hoped to be in a position to an
nounce their decision today.
Another development of yester-
days momentous committee ses-
sion - the French proposal that
their country be permitted TO begin
replacement of capital ship tonnage
in 1927, four years before the ter
mination of the proposed 10-year
holiday-was being considered to-
day by naval experts of the other
powers. In most quarters this pro-
posal, which was offered as res
ervation to Frances acceptance Of
the 175-000-toE capital ship ratio,
wso n5+ regarded as likely to en-
danger fn any way the capital ship
agreement, but il was character
lied by Mr. Balfour in the commit
tee session as a serious interfer-
ence' with the holiday plan.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-29
EXPERT SHOWS
HORSE IS FARM
MOTIVE POWER
Deplores Neglect To
Increase Animal
Efficiency.

Chicago, Dec. 29.-(By the Asso-
ciated Press.) s.)-Wayne Dinsmore,
secretary of the Horse Association
of America, told the members to-
day of the American Society Of
Agricultural Engineers, in session
here, that farm experts of various
states had failed to aid in increas-
ing, in every possible way the eff
ficiency of the motive power most
used on the farms, and that this
should take precedence over work
designed to bring out and popll
larize new motive power.
Mr.. Dinsmore quoted figures
which showed that there were more
than 100000 horses and mules
actually employed in work on
farms IN 1921, and that the census
of Jan. l, 1920, reported 246,13
tractors and 130,16O trucks used
on farms. 1t was therefore evi-
dent, Mr.. Dinsmore declared, that
animal motive furnishes more than
80 per cent of the power used il
field work on American farms.
Mr.. Dinsmore also stated that
despite this obvious fact, practical
" no work of any kind has been
done by the agricultural engineer
ing departments of the various
states relating to the more eff
cient use - animal motive power
or relating to the development of
more efficient types thereof.
Compares Flowing Records
Western farmers operate on Il
lower production cost, he said, the
average plowed per day by one man
ranging from one and one-half
acres in New England to two to
three acres in Pennsylvania and
Ohio, four and six acres in Illinois,
Iowa and other midwest states,
and from eight to twelve acres in
western and northwestern states
and in Canada. This is made pos
sible, he explained, by the more
efficient use of farm motive power
and he demonstrated methoGs Of
employing homemade hitching ap-
paratus, whereby extra teams
could be hooked up to farm imple-
ments and the work speeded up.
A horse should travel an aver
age of 20 miles per day, working
eight hours if not burdened SO
heavily that frequent rest periods
are necessary.
Cites Improved Methods.
He showed how one man employ
ing six and eight horses could ac-
complish the work OF three men at
only a slight increase in costs. By
improved cultivation methods, he
stated, it should be possible for
one man to operate efficiently a
farm containing $50 titled acres,
using six-horse units, which hs
said, are as easily managed as two
horse, and cutting down the need
for an extra farm hand to three
summer months. These extra horse
teams are made possible by use of
a longle clevis to equalize the pull
and by hitching them to the exact
center of pull, with extra guide
reins cutting down the number OF
reins managed by the driver to not
more than four.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-29
CHARGE
is UPHELD BY EDWARDS;
CASE OPENS JANUARY +!
Court Also O. KS Indictment Against Governor
Sterling and Curtis in 100000 Confidence
Game; Four Counts Are Quashed.

Waukegan, Ill.,, Dec. 29-The state this afternoon
nolled the charge of embezzlement against Governor
Len Small
Attorney c. c. LeForgee for the defense, objected
and demanded the governor be given a trial.
Judge Edwards noled the indictment and the only
charge remaining against the governor is that of
spracy to defraud the state.
The state was directed to furnish the defense with
bill of particulars next Thursday.
The court set January to hear a defense motion
for separate trial for Governor Small and Mr. Curtis
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-29
LIQUOR-LADEN
VESSEL SEIZED

Boston, Dec. 29.-The British
schooner Golden West, with a cargo
of alcohol and case liquor aboard,
was seized by the coast guard cut
ter Acushnet, while al anchor out
side this port, it was announced
today. She was towed here by the
cutter this morning and turned
ter said they had received word
that the liQuor-laden vessel, flying
the Union Jack, but said to be own
ed by a former Boston bartender,
was bound here from Halifax. n. s.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-29
CEMENT TRUST
PRICES FLAyED

Springfield, Ill, Dec. estate
highway officials made little effort
today to conceal their opinion that
tn so-called cement trust" is un-
reasonable in their prices. They
predict rejection of all bids re-
ceived yesterday on the states ce-
ment Contract which would run
Illinois cement bill well over $S,-
100000 for next year.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-29
TRAIN EMPL0YE
BALKS HOLDUP
Alec Porter, C., Nj. g. ST. 2. Passen-
ger Brakeman, Grapples With
R0bber.

Hawarden, Iowa. Dec 29.-An at
tempt by a bandit to hold up pas
engers of a northbound Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul passenger
train Lere last night, was balked
by Alec Porter, a brakeman, who
grappled with the robbeT as the
latter was searching Porter's
pockets for valuable. The would be
holdup made his escape after fore
irg a passenger to pull the bell
cord and stop the train
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-29
FRANCE To
INSIST ON
SUBMARINE
Determined to Stand by
Demands Despite ALI
Criticism.
BULLETIN.


Washington, Dec. 29.-By
the Associated Press.)-A di-
rect issue as to whether future
submarine warfare shall be
conducted under civilized rules
was raised today by the Amor
lean delegates before the Arms
conference naval committee
American delegates urged
adoption OF the Root resolution
and won the support of Great
Britain, but the french, Japan-
exc and Italian delegates urged
reference of the matter to a
commission of experts.
TlR Root resolutions, which
wOU4a Ceguiate use of Submar-
ii[3 against merchant crafts,
were the subject of spirited de-
bate at the morning session.
Action on them was postponed
until further discussion could
be had at an afternoon session.
Paris, Dec. 29.-CUnited Press.
is determined to stand By
her submarine demands despite the
criticism that has been heaped upor
her, it was stated semi-olticially
here today.
The government does not believe
it is possible to reach any agree
ment at the Washington confer
ence on this issue or the aircraft
question.
Naval officials here expressed
surprise and were grieved at the
statement of Arthur Balfour, lead
er OF the British arms conference
delegation, regarding the menace
of French submarines.
France does not intend to use
these underseas boats and ligh
naval craft extensively, it was said
Plan No Aggression.
The present state of friendly re
lations between France and Eng
land should convince the British
people that France is not aggres
sive and "a common sense view o
the situation" should be taken
These naval men point out it would
be impossible for France to use hel
submarines extensively without lay
ing her harbors open ssJsthe attacl
of the enemies capital ships. Al
offensive warfare with these sef
weapons would thus prove disas
trous, they said.
1T is not against peace that We
defend our rights to submarines
it is against servitude," Senator
Kergueze, member of the senate
naval committee, declared.
DR.. Laubef, member of the Acad
emy of Science, said:
IF we renounced construction o
submarines we would be complete
ly disarmed at sea owing to th'
present state of our fleet"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-29
PEORIA MAN IS
SOUGHT BY COPS
Chicago Police Search for Henry
Powell in Connection With
Death OF Samuel StOrer.

Chicago. Dec. 29.-CUnited Press)
Henry P. Powell, Peoria, was
sought by police today following
the alleged confession made by
Charles Horner, who was arrested
following murder of Samuel Storer.
druggist.
According to police. Horner said
he and Powell killed Storer in a
rooming house. Robbery. police
quote Horner as saying. was the
motive.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-29
BANDITS KILL
BANK CASHIER

Pearl River, n. V, Dec, 2s.-Four
bandits shot and killed the assist
ant cashier and clerk of the First
National bank here today and es-
caped in an automobile after
Eounding a railroad guard
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-29
4DRY AGENTS POISONED.

San Francisco, Caiif., Dec. 20
-Four prohibition agents have been
poisoned in the last three weeks
from Illicit brandy which they con-
Sumed in the course of their duty.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-29

Sunset today, 4:40 p. m; sunrise
tomorrow, 1871 "a m.
River stage a. a. m, II, rise
of , last - hours.
ANDREW HAMRICK.
Metenrologist
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-29
THE WEATHER

Fair and warmer tonight and Fri
day
Highest temperature yesterday,
3S; lowest last night. Is.
Wind velocity at Z a. m, 5 miles
per hour.
Precipitation, none.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-29

CONTINUED on Page Eleven.)
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Continued on Page Nine.l
New-York tribune., 1921-08-28
barometer Readings
. m. 30 Sll y M. 3o.2oS p. m j. 30 80
General Weather Condition,

WASHIE EG>rON, AuF. 27.-Prcs.ure con
finned high to-day ovor the Middle Allan
tie and North Atlantic States. and 1t was
hign ard rlslng IL th, Vicinity of Ber-
eiss'pp' River vim c"utcrr OF minimum
pressure at night over Kaneas Alberta
and Arizona Heavy showers hsvc ec-
CURED within fhe last twenty-four hours
IN Michigan and East Wisconsin and scat
tered thundershowers IN Indiana. the mid -
@>s, North Dahots, Sew Mexico and along
tho North Carolina and Texas cons,s In
other regions generally fair weather pro-
vailed Saturday.
tulc. moderate temperatures continuing in
m" Eastern stafes and nhnorrnnliy warm
weather IN Kansas. Oklahoma and North
crn Tcx3s
The Indications are for iocal showers IN
re ,e 'v"er 'aAe region, the Ohio and mid
ple Mlsrlssippi valleys and the Florida
frnlnTr'a and Gcncraly fair ~eafher clso
~here car' Of tho Mississippi Ei,cr SUNDAY
tue ~e"l her " III be cloudy and unset,1na
OYER most s"ciiCns Nonday with u nroh
'hui'y ar local shonerH TrmpcrattIro
'h""keH VIII not be important
District Forecasts
r,as'ern Nsw York-Par,ly cloudy In
sou'h. probably local showers in north
. n11 central portions sEndny. Monday nm
ycraiures ''' ''Hl -
e. Ne" J"rsey md D"lo o~are-partly clouav
sunaHy Honday uuec,,led. PROBABLY sho,,.
''n moderate f"rp'rninrcs
Hr'' nfrn hov tnxinna- Partly ..;,,,t..
rp'' >pu'ay Hpre ,'ed. probably hho+
ri t'pdoF"ff temperatures
western ronuaylYanaa ana .ve.ts,o >,.
! orr nsetti"d wcnther Sunday and Man.
cay probably showers. not mneh r,n,' % "m.
tn temperature. '''"0' '''a"so