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The New York herald., 1921-04-22

tho debt redemption planned without
fresh taxation. 1t seems certain that a
large class OF income tax payers who
pay six shillings on the pound. or nearly
so per cent, will find little relief.
The slump In trade. due to the coal
mine strike and other causes, has indi-
Gated that receipts from this source will
moi equal previous expectations. and 1t
Is possible that new increases may be
introduced in certain cases.
Financial leaders in London are grid
ing their loins to meet the payment OF
interest charges due to the United
States for the first time. as well as to
meet a26. 800, 900 in five year notes due in
the United States on November !, which
constitute the largest single item of
this years maturities. Also 1t is under
stood that Mr.. Chamberlain oontem-
plates paying a certain amount of de-
mand obligations in the United States.
Despite this serious situa lion, plus the
unexpected expenditures in connection
with the preservation of industrial
peace and the falling off OF trade. there
is a report here that certain duties, like
those on Havana cigars and on light
wines. which almost killed this trade
this year. will be lightened.
London is vastly interested in know
ing what proposal the budget will make
for handling the floating debt sonia
persons advocating an issue OF currency
notes to cover it.
The New York herald., 1921-04-22
GERMANS BEGIN TO SEE
FRANCE IS IN EARNEST
Appeal to Harding Causes
Sensation in Berlin.

BERLIN, April 21.-The news that
reparations pledges Germany to accept
the mediation OF President Harding
Without reservations and to fulfil abso-
lutely any award President Harding
may make after examination and inves-
tigation into the subject caused quite 4
sensation in political and financial
circles.
Dr. Walter Simons. the Foreign Min
lister. announced to-day that he would
answer interpretations In the Reichstag
on the German reparations proposals
and the manner in which they have
been prepared on Monday or Tuesday.
The situation has been much compli-
Gated by the opposition to DR.. Simons.
which has been circulating reports that
/aeiwould be forced to resign. and has
sbeen criticisins plans which the Cow
elTinent insists have not yet definitely
been formulated. DIR Simons alone
seems TO. have knowledge OF what the
final proposals will be, and even the
Cabinet is not discussing them. the
ciarnor for information is getting loud
as May approaches. and action Is beirg
demanded by ALI the partics. which
seemed to be persuaded that France in
evitably will order further occupation
unless Germany offers acceptable pro-
posals.
The German Foreign Office to-day
seiit note to Loring Dresel. the Amer
lean Commissioner here, expressing re-
gret for the attack Of German crowd
Tuesday on James z. Tobinson and his
wife. residents OF Chicago.
The New York herald., 1921-04-22
EXCESS PROFIT TAXES TO BE
DROPPED IN BRITISH BUDGET
Every Effort Being Made to Meet Interest Due United
States as Well as s26,5OO,OOO in Five Year
Notes Maturing Here November l.

Special Cable to THE New YoaK HEzALp.
Copyright, 1897. bv THE NEW YORK HEaLn-
New York Herald Bureau,
London, April 81.
Attention in business and banking
circles here is being directed toward the
introduction of the budget In tho House
OF Commons Monday 1t will be intro
duced by Austen Chamberlain, Govern
ment spokesman in the House OF Com
mons and until recently Chancellor OF
the Exchequer. Sir Robert Horne, who
succeeded Mr. Chamberlain as Chan
cellor of the Exchequer and who for
merly was president of the Board of
Trade. has been so busy in connection
with Government efforts to settle the
strike of the coal miners that he Ia not
prepared to handle the budget figures.
and. therefore. Mr.. Chamberlain will
make an explanatory statement regard
ing the budget. which he himself pre-
pared
There is little likelihood that any
important changes will appear in the
budget which Mr.. Chamberlain will Of
FER Already IL has been formally an
noanced that the excess profit tax will
be dropped. but 1t Is considered that Mr..
Chamberlain will be very lucky If he
can provide s5O. 100000 or e100, 900, 900
surplus over current expenditures for
The New York herald., 1921-04-22
FORGOT TO HANG HIM;
TO SERVE LIFE TERM
Louisiana Sheriff Remiss !;
Pardon Board Acts.

SHREVEPORT, La, April 21-The death
sentence of Lonnie Eaton, the negro the
Sheriff OF Ouachita Parish forgot about
when the day set for Eaton's hanging
came around last month, has been COM
muted by the State Pardon Board to
life imprisonment. according to reports
received here to-day from Baton Rouge.
Eaton was convicted of murder sew
eral. months ago. Gov. Parker set the
date for the hanging, but the Sheriff
forgot all about it until the legal date
had passed. As he afterward wrote to
Coy. Parker, he was so busy with other
affairs in his Office that he forgot the
day that he was to hang Eaton.
When the omission was discovered
attorneys for Eaton held that as he had
been In jeopardy once his execution
would be illegal. Gov. Parker secured
opinions from members OF the bar. but
the Attorney-Gencral held that as
Eaton had been sentenced to be hanged
the law required that the sentence be
carried out. unless executive clemency
was extended.
The New York herald., 1921-04-22
BERLIN WITHDRAWS
ITS TONNAGE CLAIMS
NelO Valuation of Shipping to
lss Be Submitted.
Rr the Asaoctated prcan.

PARIS. April 21.-Thc Preparations
Copmission to-day issued an official
statement concerning German shipping
u says:
4 rThe German shipping delegation has
FORMALLY an unreservedly withdrawn its
hghrcs OF 100000 tons gross shipping.
valued at 7.00o.000.0o0 gold marks
Yhich II claimed to have been delivered
n execution Of the Versailles treaty.
"The German representatives ad-
-uitted that At least 700. 900 tons were
incorrectly included and that another
t,se0. 900 tons consisted OF vessels seized
lsy,the Allies and associated Powers dur
ing the war.
9"rhe Germans now are submitting an
alternative valuation on lower basis
Than was previously submitted"
The Senate to-day, as the Chamber
already had done, adopted the bill pro-
yiding for a so per cent tax on German
Imports 70 he applied as penalty for
tor-fulfiment BY Germany OF her repa.
&tions obligations.
The New York herald., 1921-04-22
IMMIGRATION FIGHT
In HOUSE ON IRISH.
Friends OF Erin Seek to Keep
Door Open for Political
Refugees.
Special Despatch to rHn New Yoas HHnsLD.
Nsy York Herald BuTess,

Special Despatch to THE New yoRs HnRsLD.
Now York Herald Bureau,
washington, ID. c., April 81.
The fIst fight In the new Congress on
the Irish question is scheduled to break
out in the House tomorrow during con-
sideration OF the immigration restriction
bill.
Members with strong Irish sympathies.
led by Representative Bourke Cochran
On. ", will seek to amend the bill so
that the immigration door will not be
closed TO political refugees. One OF the
main purposes of the amendment is to
change existing laws so that Donal
O'Callaghan. Lord Mayor of Cork, re-
Gently ordered deported, win not be
forced to leave the country. oCaliaghan
and his friends have been protesting the
deportation order on the grounds that
he Is a political refugee.
The Cochran amendment would allow
the entrance into the United States. de-
spite the temporary ban. of "aliens who
are refugees for political reasons" /"
Whether the alien is political refugee
would be determined by United States
District Court and jury in habeas
corpus proceedings. Indications are that
the amendment will be defeated, al
though strong fight for its passage will
be made. An attempt to bring it up as
an addition to one section OF the bill to-
day was prevented by a ruling of Repre-
sentative Stafford (Wis.), chairman of
the House Committee Of the Whole, that
it was out of order in this form, but
could be presented as a new section to
the bill
Only one important amendment to the
bill was adopted to-day. 1t provided
more strict requirements for the en-
trance of refugees from political perse-
cution. and was offered by Representa-
tive Hustled IN. ". Aliens must prove
they have suffered actual persecution
before admittance under the amend
ment.
An amendment by Representative Sic
gel On. y.) to increase the number Of
immigrants that may enter under the
ban to per cent. of the nationals Of
each country in the United States in
1920 instead of 1910. was defeated. Rep
resentative Hill (Md.) sought to allow
the entrance of all blood relatives, but
this was voted down. The House also
refused to decrease the percentage of
immigrants to l per cent. as proposed
by Representative Quin (Miss.).
Representative Fish IN. Y.) suggest
ed that all aliens who served in the
military and naval forces of the United
States be allowed to send for their rela-
tives. and this amendment was pending
when the House adjourned
The New York herald., 1921-04-22
NO DISARMAMENT
FOR THE BOLSHEYIKI
Army Counts Millions of Men
and 10000 Officers,
Trotzky Says.
b. the Associated Press


RIGA. April 2l-The Bolshevist re-
gime in Russia. according TO the Mos
COW Isvestia. has decided against the
introduction OF the militia system and In
favor OF keeping up a formidable stand
ing army. The reconstruction and arm
upon.
Trotzky. In addressing the students
OF the Military School in Moscow. de-
clared that the Bolshevist army now
counts millions OF fighting men with
150,00 officers, while the output off
the Russian munitions factories he de-
clared. increased 400 per cent. in 1920.
A Helfingors despatch quotes him as
saying that in the coming summer he
would take up the possibility of an Of
fensive in the East and a war OF re-
venge against Poland.
Furthermore, says the Isrestid, it has
been decided to replace all non-Com-
munist officers by Communists as soon
as possible.
The recent Congress determined to
take steps TO halt what the Tsuestid
terms the demoralizing propaganda Of
certain groups of individuals who are
proposing the introduction of the sys-
tenn OF electing officers and commissa-
ries throughout the army. The Central
Communist power 1t Is commented here.
thus proposes to avoid being hit by a
revival of one of it's own early forms
of propaganda, which, In 1917, rendered
the imperial army officers powerless.
A despatch from Moscow says the
Communists have secured a majority
of S57 ever all in the elections to the
Moscow Soviet. The Anal results show :
Communists, 1925; non-party delegates
157 scattering, IL.
Reports reaching Riga to-day Of the
voting in the various factory and other
Soviets declared that the supporters of
the Mensheviki and other parties oppos-
ing the present regime found themselves
unable to make any headway.
LONDON, April 21.--Soviet newspapers
reaching London admit that serious
situation exists in Siberia and state that
orders have been telegraphed to the
local Soviets to hire Chinese troops and
German and Austrian prisoners OF war
to fight the rebels. The Soviet news
papers also say the Soviet Government
has loaned 100000 gold rubles to Ar
menia and that more than a thousand
workmen will be employed in the Petro-
grad mint producing silver coins. The
latter statement Is not creulleu III Lon
don.
Increasing activity on the part OF in
surgents in the Ukraine. which the Boil
shevili have been unable to suppress, is
reported The advices state that the
Soviet Government delivered an ultima
tum to the Ukrainian rebels TO surrender
their arms, declaring otherwise their
villages would be burned The rebels
decided on general rising and seriously
defeated Bolshevist forces. the advices
assert.
The New York herald., 1921-04-22
GERMAN SUBSIDIES
Adm COMPETITION
Goods Sold by This Country in
Foreign Markets Pay Their
Own Way.
Special Despatch to TIRE NEW yoRK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Washington, ID. c., April II.

Washington, ID. c., April II. I
The German Government is paying
huge sums in subsidies direct and in
direct to all German industry, and this
situation is a big factor in German costs
and German competition. <: the view of
Secretary Of Commerce Hoover.
The Department OF Commerce as re-
suit has begun an investigation Of the
various subsidies paid by Germany. Be
ginning has been made, on public utili-
ties and the transportation lines 10
check an indirect subsidy which permits
low rates and spreads the Costs Of trans
porting goods to the entire people.
Germany's system is regarded as of
primary interest end concern in making
any tariff for the United States All
goods sold by this country in foreign
markets must pay their way. while Ger
man costs are lost in subsidies.
Secretary Hoover likewise believes the
general International trade situation in
dicates clearly that this country is bear
ing the credit burden of much OF the
worlds export trade, particularly in
foodstuffs and raw materials. to the
detriment of American farmers.
The Secretary said to-day that, while
the volume OF American food exports
was holding up despite a sharp decline
In value. imports were also heavy.
American exports are going to Europe.
where we must extend credit. while other
countries are sending their excess foods
to us, where there is a good cash market,
preferring not to go themselves to the
credit market.
In effect, Secretary Hoover believes
this makes the United States pick UP
the credit burden and dcprives our farm
ers Of the benefits OF sales Of surplus
food and raw materials abroad. as in
coming foods nullify the possible effect
or prices
II was for this reason that the Admin
istration emergency tariff measure was
designed primarily to cover foodstuffs
and raw materials.
The New York herald., 1921-04-22
COAL STRIKE BAR
TO PREPARATIONS
Continued from First Page

Berlin that all moves in connection with
the reparations question so far made by
Germany are impressing the British as
mere evasions. These German officials,
with certain British officials, have not
yet given up hope that Germany viii
now submit reparations offer worth
considering.
German officials here have no delu-
sions regarding the actual strength the
Allies are capable of employing against
Germany despite British industrial pre-
occupation.
According to latest hints here regard
ing the French plans for the occupation
of the Ruhr region Marshal Foch does
rot want more than a British battalion
or two TO show the British flag in these
new military operations. With the dam
ger of a British transport strike now
aver;ed these troops are easily avail
able
Secrecy is being maintained regarding
the movement of troops from Hyde
Park, Kensington Garden and other
centres near London since the break
down of the Triple Alliance strike threat
a few days ago. hut 1t Is believed that
several battalions OF these troops could
be made available for service on the
Rhine Immediately.
Nowhere in London to-day was Ger
manys latest reported offer of s4,0oO.-
cc000 marks gold, including what the
Allies owe the United States, regarded
as worthy of being considered seriously.
Hence London feels sure that there Is
nothing left to do save back up France
in applying pressure until Germany
comes to her senses. There Is no doubt
OF Frances ability to do this, even with
only moral support from Great Britain.
The New York herald., 1921-04-22
the Berlin Government found itself ii

the Berlin Government found itself in
an extreme position.
In it's first memorandum 10 the
United States with respect TO repara-
lions, which was drawn on last March
"a, Germany said she was ready 70
meet any proposal which appeared
feasible "for tho solution OF the eco
homie and financial problems OF Eu-
rope" and that she invited the ex-
animation BY unbiased experts of her
own ability 10 make payment. IL was
added that ii was entirely clear TO
both the people and the Government
that Germany would have to pay TO
the limit of her ability.
In replying TO this memorandum,
Secretary Hughes said that the United
States stood with the Governments Of
the Allies in holding Germany re
sponsible for the war and therefore
morally bound to make reparation so
far as may be possible"
This Government" Mr.. Hughes
continued believes that il recognizes
in the memorandum Of DR.. Simons a
sincere desire on the part OF the Ges-
man Government tv reopen negotia-
tons with the Aliies on new basis
snd hopes that such negotiations, once
resumed. may lead to a prompt set
tlement which will at the same time
satisfy the just claims Of the Allies
and permit Germany hopefully to re-
new its productive activities"
The latest German appeal and Mr..
Hughes's reply were made public by
the State Department without com
ment. and high Administration officers
declined to discuss either OF them.
The New York herald., 1921-04-22
SINN FEM AIMS AT U. 5.
IN BAN ON EMIGRATION
Big Rush of Irish to Come
Here, Mostly Young Girls.

DUBLIN, April 2f.-The decree just
issued by the Irish Republican Parlia-
ment prohibiting emigration from Ire
land without permission from the
proper authority" although IL Is d.
rccted against all emigration. was d.
rectly occasioned by the heavy increase
IN emigration TO the United States so
far this year. II was declared here to-
day.
The numbers Of Irishmcn applying st
the American consulates IN Belfast. Dub
lin and Queenstown for vises has been
so great recently that the consulates'
stats have been working 10 the limit 10
keep ND with tho demand.
The New York herald., 1921-04-22
LONG IDLENESS AT
MINES IS PREDICTED
Official Says Men Are Firm
for Wage Pool.

LONDON, April 21.-Fears were heard
tonight that there may be a prolonged
stoppage of work at the mines.
At the conclusion of a meeting OF the,
miners executive to-day, Frank Hodges.
secretary of the miners union, said dis
trict reports all clearly indicated the
mon were standing firmly by the prin-
cipies of q national wages board and a
national wages pool.
1t is considered not unlikely that to-
morrow's conference of miners dele
gates will adjourn without reaching a
decision. Meantime. the Government
appears to be standing aside until the
parties to the dispute are able TO agree
on some basis for a conference.
The New York herald., 1921-04-22
Tackled
ON PEACE RESOLUTION
Knox Measure to Be FoUor.
M ably Reported Monday.
SpsetdI Despatch 10 THE Nyw YosK HErArp.
BIB New York Herald Bureau,
ts't Washington, ID. c., April g1.


t,f Washington, ID. c., April 21.
The Knox resolution TO end the tech
nical state Of war with the Central Pow
ers.was taken UP to-day at, a meeting Of
the. Senate Foreign Relations Committee
and It's author, Senator Knox. agreed TO
some amendments which will be written
into the resolution next Monday.
Attorneys representing persons whose
property is tied up by the Alien Property
Custodian suggested that part of the
piraseoiogy OF section 2, which specifies
that German property seized or acquired
BY the United States as result OF the
war should remain In the hands Of the
United States until a treaty is concluded
with Germany. was not altgether clear.
They asked IL the section could not be
partly rewritten.
Senator Knox hardly thought amend
n1ents were necessary. but readily
agreed to hear tho changes recon-
u1ended These were written into the
resolution. which In It's amended form
Is now In the hands OF the Public Pint
er.S II will be taken up by the Foreign
Relations Committee next Monday and
fsvprabiy reported.
The New York herald., 1921-04-22
COMMUNISTS PUT OFF
i PAYROLL IN SAXONY
Party NoU Threatened With
Dis;nfegrotion.
~ ~ Assoctated pr,ss

BERLIN. April 2i.--Communists hold
Ing pubic office IN the province OF sax
ouy have been taken on the payroll by
president Hoersing of the province
They have bcen discarded on the ground
that they belong 30 q party which "ains
to- overthrow the Government" and
Gcycrnment."
The German Communist party. which
poilcd more than 1.o00,0 900 votes IN the
rctfnt Prusslan elections. IL threatened
WITH complete disintegration az result
of dlssensions between the moderate
leaders and the uitra-radicai wing.
which was responsible for the recent
revolt In central Germany
The New York herald., 1921-04-22
GREEKS REINFORCING
THEIR USHAK FRONT
5000 NetO Troops Put in
Field of Action.

CorsTA1rIropLy. April 2i.-Artiiery
forces are being massed by the Greeks
on the Ushak sector OF Asia Minor and
40. 200 new troops have been put into the
fields two-thirds going to the Ushak
front.
II is believed here that the Greeks arc
about to again try their original project
and cut through Kutala. They have
four divisions In this sector.
The Turkish Nstionalists claim tho
capture % a formidable mountain posi-
tion ~ Mouraddah, which is the key TO
AHum- Karphissar
The New York herald., 1921-04-22
NORGEWIAN WORKERS
FOR INDUSTRY CONTROL

LONDON. April 2i.-As the first step
in the campaign of Norwegian worlxmen
TO resist the expected plan Of the cm-
ployers to reduce wages, according to a
Christiania despatch to the Central
News. representatives of the worlSmon's
committees to-day formed a district
council as a preparatory measure to
the taking over of all industrial con-
Germs in the country.
The New York herald., 1921-04-22
~ Ms A.socto.ea fress.

ATHENS, April 2f.--Protcsts against
The issuance OF COO. .00o,0 900 drachmas in
paper money by the Greek National
Bank will be presented TO the Hellenic
Government by the International Finan-
ciaI Commission. which holds that such
action Is In violation OF the law OF 1898,
which vests IN the commission the au-
thority to limit circulation OF paper
money.
II is pointed out that the Allies per-
mitted the Nenizclst Government "a
issuc 400. .O0o. 900 drachmas IN currency In
new territories In order 10 pay soldiers
and II Is asserted tho international Com
mission cannot ignore the prsesABpl.
The New York herald., 1921-04-22

Es NEW JERSEY CENTRAL r., r..
Through typographical error n tho New
tcteey Centrai ~. " Atlantic City PhiIadei-
ihie excursion advertisement Of April II the
reDe time schedule Wa printed. Sec cor
Ftet advertisement on pass 4 to-day.-Adyl
The New York herald., 1921-04-22
MASARYK RESIGNS
CZECH PRESIDENCY
Office for Life Was Voted
Him BY Assembly.

LONDON, April 21.--Prof. Thomas G..
MasarylS has resigned as president of
Czecho-Slovakia, according to Prague
despatch to the Exchange Telegraph
Company. Ill health is given as the
reason.
DR.. Edward Benes. the Foreign Min
ister win become Premier and acting
President.
The New York herald., 1921-04-22

While In the United States IN May.
1f1S, Prof. Masaryk was elected first
President OF the new republic of Czecho-
Slovakia. After formal recognition was
extended his country by the Allies he
returned TO Prague the following Octo-
Der to assume the Presidential duties
In February. 1920, the Czecho-SlovalS
National Assembly accorded him the
privilege OF remaining in office "for
life"