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New-York tribune., 1921-11-07
Press 1ndorses Peking Note

PEK1NG, Nov. 6 (By The Associated
Press) Native and foreign newspa-
pers in north China generally express
note to Japan on the question of Shan
tung Some of them consider it a dip
lomatic victory over Japan.
The British owned and edited "Pe-
king and Tientsin Times" considers
that the honors are with China in the
second exchange of notes and that in
dialectics China always will be su-
perior to Japan regarding the question
of Shantung, since Japan's claims are
based on might rather than on right.
The newspaper asserts that some of the
other powers for expediency's sake
recognized these claims based on might,
but that this does not turn might into
right
New-York tribune., 1921-11-07
Oscar s. Straus accepts
Apti-Arn,s Leadership
Former Ambassador to Head
Conapers Committee to Pro-
mote World Disarmament

WASHINGTON. Nov. Oscar S.
Straus, former Ambassador to Turkey
and Cabinet member under President
Roosevelt, has accepted the post of per
maneat chairman of the recently formed
general committee on limitation of ar
mament, President Gompers of the
American Federation of Labor an
nounced to-day
William Short, secretary of the
League to Enforce Peace, has been
named as executive secretary of the
committee, which was created under the
auspices of the American Federation of
Labor and other bodies to conduct ac-
tivties in the interests of reduced arma-
ments during the international confer
ence which opens in Washington this
week
Mr.. Gompers. who was elected honor
ary chairman of the committee, also an
nounced the appointment of a govern
Philadelphia; Raymond Stevens, of New
Hampshire; the Rev. John A. Ryan, of
Washington, ND. c.; the Rev. E. O.
Watson, OF Washington, D. c.: Rabbi
Stephen S. Wise, of New York; Mrs.
Clifford Pinchot, DR.. NJ. Carey Thomas,
president of Bryn Mawr College, Nor
ris L. Cooke, of Philadelphia; John p
Frey. of Cincinnati; Mrs. Thomas G..
Winter, of Minneapolis, member of the
official advisory committee of the in
ternational conference; Otto T. Mallory,
Walter Farwell, of New York; Bishop
William F. Mcdowell of Washington;
John Barrett. Herbert F. Houston, of
New York; William English Walling
and Mrs. Florence " Watkins
The governing board will organize
tomorrow, it was said, along plans out
lined at preliminary meeting two
weeks ago.
you know that voluntary associa-
ton has been formed consisting of men
and women who have given service and
who have made their impress upon the
country and who have devoted much of
their time and work for permanent in
ternational peace" Mr.. Gompers said in
the telegram tending Mr.. Straus leader
ship in the organization. Their pur-
pose is to aid in the mobilization of
public opinion of the people of the
United States and the other countries
invited to the conference to urge to the
fullest extent the limitation of arma-
ments in the official international con-
ference"
81 am mindful of the responsible duty
the position entails" Chairman Straus
said in accepting. This selection I re-
New-York tribune., 1921-11-07

The totals were taken from the an
nual report of the Secretary of the
Treasury for the fiscal year ended June
80, 1920, in which was given table
showing disbursements in each year
since 1889.
This table," the statement continued.
has always been totaled horizontally
to show the annual cost Of government.
1t has never been totaed vertically to
get comparison between the items of
expenditure. That table was handed
to an adding machine operator with
instructions to get the vertical totals"
Official figures were given to show
that the cost of the Civil War includ-
ing interest on the public debt from
1851 to 1898, and pensions to date, had
run to $l2,322. SOL, or more than the
government had spent in all its pre-
vious existence. The cost to the
United States of the World War was
given as more than $4,000 100000
New-York tribune., 1921-11-07
Gen. Chen Chuing-rnin Denies
Breaking With Sun Yat-sen

Denial of cabled reports from Pc
king that he had withdrawn his sup
port from DR.. Sun Yat-sen, head of the
Canton. or South China, government,
was made yesterday by General Chen
CHUNG min, principal South China
military leader. in cable message to
Ma 500, Canton government repre-
sentative in New York.
Dispatches from Pexing had carried
an announcement from the Foreign Of
flee there that General Chen CHUNG
min and Sun Yat-sen had had dis
agreements eliminating in the refusal
of the latter to participate in DR.. Suns
invasion of northern China, and that
General CHUNG had Joined hands
with General WI Pei-pu, leader of the
Chihli faction of the South.
New-York tribune., 1921-11-07
Becomes MfIluonsh Knight

CHICAGO, Nov. 6.-Marshal Foch to-
night became the millionth Knight of
Columbus.
~ have been made knight of Co
lumbus,' the Marshal Of France cabled
Nine. Foch
Supreme Knight James A. Flahertv.
who dubbed him knight, cabled Nine
Foch this message:
Marshal Focn is now a Knight of
Columbus by special vote of the Knights
Of Columbus board of directors
New-York tribune., 1921-11-07
Y. ;. Spent 81 Billions on War
In III Years, 1876 P. C.. of Total

nosioN, Nov. 6.-The World Peace
Foundation in statement so-n;ch+
gave figures compiled from report. of
she secretary of the Treasury which,
" said, showed that the United States
government in the 1s1 years of it's
existence under the Constitution had
spent nearly four-hfths of it's total
o.arainary .ay disbursements on war or
snings relating to war Tables pre-
pared by the foundation showed total
ordinary disbursements from ,7se eost, a.
1870 OF S66,72S, ,20s. 400. of which the
war items amounted to $52, ,6o7, ,4s9 .a27
or fS.5 per cent.
ihe war items were classified as fol-
sows; sra War Department, s24, ,2s4, ,47s.-
osz; Navy Department, $7,653 6.s15.
pensions, S5,S76, OIL, $40: interest -,
public debts, s5.232 ,615, 1883; special dis
oursements, 1917 to 1920, ss,55o. 500 3ee
New-York tribune., 1921-11-07
Var Mother OF Britain
.4rriues TO Honor Inknn,ru

MONTREAL, Nov. 6-Mrs. Amelia
Emma McCudden, Britain's representa-
tive war mother, who will lay wreath
OF mowers on the tomb of the American
unknown soldier in Washington on
Armistice Day, arrived from England
late last night and left this morning
for Philadelphia Canadian govern
ment officials presented Mrs. McCudden
with a bouquet of maple leaves, rich
in their autumn hue, to be included in
the tribute from British war mothers.
Mrs. McCudden. who lost her husband
and three sons in the war, was accom-
panied by her daughter and an escort
of three British officers.
New-York tribune., 1921-11-07

ing upon peace and progress not only
In the Pacific but in the world at
large the statement said. Con
y'nced as they are that the future of
their national advancement lies en-
tirely along commercial and industrial
lines our people yield to none in the
intensity Of their desire for peace
which alone makes economic develop
ment possible. They feel no less
keenly than any other nation the
crushing weight of burden which arma-
ment imposes upon them. They are,
therefore, heartily in sympathy with
the high ideals of peace and interna-
tional good will which your dis
tinguished President had in his mind
when he issued invitations to the
Washington conference."
New-York tribune., 1921-11-07

Relations Committee of Toxic. com
posed of thirty leading financiers
business mon and scholars of Japan.
statement setting forth the Ian
anese views on the conference was is
sued tonight over the signature of
viscount Shibusawa, one of the leading
hnanciers Of that country and head Of
the unofficial business delegation. The
viscount Is scheduled to arrive here
tomorrow, but will stay in Washing
ton only one day, having planned visits
with others of the delegation to many
of the principal cities of the United
States, particularly those of the Pacific
Coast.
We can safely state that our people
fully realize the vast significance of
the approaching conference in it's bear
New-York tribune., 1921-11-07
BRAND Heads
Drive to End
Parley Early
Continued from page ons)

November, with the distinct under
standing that he cannot fill it if there
is whirlwind finish of the arms con-
ference about that time.
Of course, the conference may be
over in two months, and then may not
be over in four months. If way can
not be found at the outset to solve the
Far Eastern problems that Japan will
accept there will be delays For, while
the United States Is going to propose
a stiff program of naval reduction, it
must not be forgotten that before we
assent to final agreement on imita-
tion of armament the causes of trouble
IN the Far East must be definitely re-
moved
New-York tribune., 1921-11-07
Japanese AIiue to Need
Ut Harmony, Say Leaders

WASHINGTON. Nov. 6.-The Jap
anese people fully realize the impor-
lance OF the approaching conference in
us bearing on peace and progress of
sne entire world, according to repre-
seutatlves Of the apanese-American
New-York tribune., 1921-11-07

America may kill your husband with
ssndness, but we shall do our utmost
10 ,seserye his health. He is tise
millionth knight Of Columbus and the
most sllustrious Of all the knights OF
Columbus"
New-York tribune., 1921-11-07

gard as a call to public duty and there
fore beg to advise you of my accept
ance'
New-York tribune., 1921-11-07
&c land the cost of all this
is so Snnall!"

lie carries personal checking account of $4,000
with us.
For services depositary and the use of our
in establishing credit he is charged nothing We
pay him interest on his daily balance
He consults without the specialists of our Bond
Department in making investments and keeping them
at maximum earning power.
Our Trust Department officers arc helping him build
his and provide for various financial contingencies
He about make executor of his will and trustee
of his familys Inheritance
Our Tax Department helps him figure his income
and other When he goes abroad our Paris Travel
Service makes his continental trip and peasanter
We hold in Safe Keeping his securities and
insurance policies and perform the duties of high
salaried financial secretary. Yet the cost is nominal
small percentage of the income received and dsbursed
"Where else could get SO much for SO little?" he
recently said.
Your personal or business account with The Equitable
will give you free the consultant services of group Of
financial and business specialists whose individual services
measured by their experience skill reputation would
cost good deal.
For further particulars, send today
tora eopysf "EoU17ABLE SERVICE"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-11
HOUSE PASSES BIG
ARMY BUDGET BILL
Adopt Appropriation PrOvid-
ing for Army of 100000
Enlisted Men.
By Associated Press !:

By associated Press:
WASHINGTON. May 10.-The
army appropriation bill. carrying
approximately sS2O,OOO,OOO and rro-
viding for an army of 10000 en-
listed men was passed Tuesday by
the house and sent to the senate.
The vote was 243 TO %.
Before the final vote was taken,
unsuccessful attempts were made To
have the house reverse its previous
action in adopting an amendment
providing for reduction i'm the size
Of the army. which now totals about
100000 men to 10000 and for the
discharge from service under reason
able war department regulations of
men making application.
An effort by Rep. Herrick. repub-
lican. a new member from Okla
homa. 10 attach a rider declaring the
war at an end and directing the
secretary of war 20 withdraw Ameri-
can troops from the Rhine was
quickly checked by Rep. Mondell.
the republican leader. who made a
point of order against il.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-11
OPPOSE ENACTMENT
OF SALES TAX LAW
First Opposition to Plan De-
velOps at Finance Com
mittee Hearing.

WASHINGTON. May 10.-Oppo-
sition 10 the enactment OF a general
sales tax law developed ussday az a
hearing before the senate finance
committee. At previous sessions
only arguments in support Of the
plan had been given.
The strongest opposition 20 "A levy
Of gross sales was offered bv r. c.
Elliott. Of Chicago. representing the
National Association Of Credit Men
Its APPLICATION 20 gOvernment-reru-
lated industries also was attacked
by Philip IT. Gadsden of PhiIadeI-
ph-a, who spoke for the American
Gas Association and the American
Electric Railway Association.
Mr.. Elliott laid down several spe-
cific reasons against employment OF
the new form Of taxation. He de-
clared 70 would require an entirely
new tax collection machine and
would be difficult Of definition 20
that its administration would be an
added burden on the internal rev
enue bureau. Supporters OF the
provisions. he added. contendcd that
the tax would be passed on 20 the
ultimate consumer i'm the additional
tax This feature. ne said. was
menaclng In that II passed on. the
tax burden would fan largely on the
necessities OF life and persons least
able TO pay
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-11
GRILL COL. HUNT
IN INVESTIGATION
OF BERGDOLL CASE
Charge Former COmmandant
Was "Whitewashed'' by
Court Martial.
BY Associated Press

WASHINGTON, May 10.-The
charge that Col. John E. Hunt. for
mer commandant at the disciplinary
barracks at Governors Island. was
"Whitewashed" by a court martial
resulting from his alleged failure TO
take proper precautions to prevent
the escape of Grover c. BergdOll.
Philadelphia draft dodger, was made
late Tuesday At the end of a long
session Of the house investigating
committee. Called to tell what pre-
cautions he mad taken 10 safeguard
Bergdoll, while on a gold hunting ex-
pedition in the Maryland mountains.
Col. Hunt had been on the stand for
nearly five hours when he was taken
in hand by Rep. Johnson. dem.
Kentucky, for a grining cross-ex-
animation.
Some of the questions put to the
witness were extremely blunt and OF
a personal nature.
The loud Changing Of the house
bell for a vote on the army bill and
brief informal discussion as TO the
advisability Of inserting the entire
court martial proceedings in the
records of the committee hearing,
broke up the meeting. Extracts
from the Judge advocates address.
quoted by Mr.. Johnson. set forth
that the prosecution did not think
or intimate that Col Hunt wanted
the prisoner to escape. and it was
realized that Hunt was the sorriest
Of all that the prisoner got away"
sympathy was expressed by the
prosecutor for the Colonel. now re-
tired. and It was mentioned that he
had made "a magnificent record as
an officer" but this was not the ques-
ton at issue and there had been a
technical violation OF military regu-
lations in a way 10 bring discredit
upon the army.
The extract read at the insistence
Of Mr.. Sherburne related 10 the sug-
gestion of Gen. Harris. the adjutant
general. that a commissioned Off
Ger be placed in charge Of the eX-
pedition. a suggestion which was
not carried Ou, The prosecutor
asked for a verdict Of guilty on the
specification Col. Hunt. recently
recovered from a long illness, took
: no part in the discussion in the
, course of his examination. He de-
/ scribed plans for Bergdoll 70 leave
under military guard for Hagers-
town. Nd, in search Of the buried
gold. and declared he had the ut-
most confidence in serg't O'Hara
who was directly responsible for the
safe return Of the prisoner.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-11
Senate to Vote on
Tariff Bill Today
Passage of Measure Regarded
as Certain Even by Its
Opponents.

WASHINGTON. May 10. - The
emergency tariff bill will come TO
a vote in the senate wednesday
with passage regarded as certain by
even the strongest Of its opponents.
The measure is expected BY those
in chage OF II 10 command the vote
Of the republican mapjority with
few exceptions and 20 receive the
support on the final roll call OF from
six 10 eight democrats.
Four republicans refused 10 sup
port the bill when IL was passed
by the senate OF the last congress
but Tuesday one OF the four. sen.
Edge. OF New Jersey announced he
had decided 10 favor Il because OF
certain improvements and changes
IN lts provisions Sen. Goodlng
charged the democratic party with
responsibility for the present low
prices OF farm products
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-11
COMMITTEE BEGINS
ON RAILWAY PROBE
Interstate Commerce Board
Hears Kruttschnitt's
Testimony.

bF Associated fresS.
WASHINGTON. May 10. Senate
Investigators. charged with the duty
Of finding an answer to the question
OF what is the trouble with Ameri-
can railroads. began work Tuesday
and heard the first witness. Julius
Kruttschnitt. chairman of the board
OF the Southern Pacific company.
whose statement was unfinished
when the sc q 81 o n adjourned.
Chairman Cummins Of the senate
interstate commerce committee read
the resolution authorizing the in
quiry before a crowd which taxed
the capacity of one OF the largest
senate auditoriums and included
high officials OF many trunk line
railroads
Regarding consolidated earnings
for the past eight years. each show
ing a progressive increase in the
expense proportion. Chairman Cum
mings said that the gravity Of the
situation before the American people
is apparent IL our national tr-ns-
portation industry has become per
manently an improbable business -
Operating expenses consuming
normally around 65 percent OF rail-
road receipts. he said. consumed
more than 90 percent OF the rev.
enuos for the year ending March ].
last. though the gross receipts OF
$6.175.Oo0.0O that year were the
largest on record. and could never
be made larger. in his opinion by
higher rates on the same volume OF
traffic. The committee. he said.
would therefore seek 20 demand
whether the revenue has been ef-
ficently. wisely and properly ex-
pended since we must look 10 reduce
expenditures for relief. II we cannot
hope 10 raise revenues higher"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-11
CHARGE UNION MEN
WITH PROFITEERING
Naval Officer Makes ACCUSE
ton Against Master Plumb
ers' Union.

iNA ASHnfldleN lTCcSs
NEW YORK May 1O.-Members
OF the Master Plumbers association
Teusday were accused of profteer-
ing on government war contracts.
The charge was made by former
Commander Elliot c. Brown Of the
naval reserve force. in testimony be-
fore the legislative committee in
vestigaung building combines.
While he supervised construction
Of barracks at Fort washington in
Brooklyn during the war. Mr. Brown
said he discarded five bids from
members of the association because
they were double the estimated
cost. Later he let the Job TO an
independent firm for half the money
bid for by the association MON bers.
The matter was Immediately plac-
ed before the United states district
attorney who decided there was not
sufficient evidence for an indictment.
the witness asserted. Then ne wrote
Assistant L. s. Attorney Harper ex-
pressing hope that they would oh
tain the evidence 'to send this
group where they belong. since il
is one OF the most bold-faced in
instances Of bid pooling that has
ever come to my attention" Again
nothing was done, the witness as
serted
At this juncture Samuel Inter
myer. committee counsel. asked Earl
district attorney who attended the
hearing. if he would make any state
ment about the matter.
you must remember we had a
war on in 1917" ne remarked.
I did not know the adrninistra-
tion OF justice had been suspended
during the war" Mr.. Untermyer re-
torted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-11
STAGE FOUR RIOTS IN
STRIKE DEMONSTRATION
BY Associated Press
BALTIMORE J

BY Associated Press.
BALTIMORE. Nd. May TO-
Four riotous demonstrations by
striking marine workers were out
standing incidents in a day devoted
by deep-sea organizations Of union
men and ship operators in Baltimore
to preparations for a prolonged
struggle.
Neither side would yield a hairs
breath Every point had been set
tied IL was said except that OF
wages
More than thirty men were ar
rested on various charges in connec-
ton with the riots Several negro
strike-breakers were badly beaten.
Some Of the rioters were roughly
handled. but no one was seriously
wounded
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-11

CARPENTERS VOTE TO
ACCEPT LOWER WAGE

The cloud OF uncertainty that
hung over proposed building and
operative activities I'm this city
was definitely decided last night
when the South Bend Carpenters
union No. 1t3 agreed 10 accept the
If per cent cut made i'm their
wages. last week. the committee
representing the union authorized
the men To 60 10 work at the re-
duCcd scale until thc meeting OF
last night when the members OF
the union i'm a body were to decide
by vote whether they would abide
by the decision of the committee
or reject the proposal.
Practically every carpenter I'm
the city attended the meeting and
acceptance of the cut was agreed
upon by a large majority.
During the past two months
there has been great deal OF
strife between the contractors and
the employees over the wage dis
putc and operations during that
time were practically at a stand
still except during the last week.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-11
F. @. E. CONVENTION
OPENS HERE TODAY
Hundreds of Delegates Arrive
for Annual Session of
Eagles Lodge.

Delegates from all parts of the
state continued 10 arrive yesterday
afternoon and evening 90 attend the
openinr program of the 10th annual
state convention of the Fraternal
order OF Eagles which viii be held
al 10 O'Clock this morning at the
Eagles home on y. Michigan ST.
John De Haven. member of the
board OF public works. has been ap-
pointed by Mayor Carson To deliver
the address OF welcome in behalf OF
The city OF South Bend and immc-
dfateIy following his talk Mayor
Ralph Gaylor OF Mishawaka viii well
come the visitors for his townsmcn.
state Prest G.. a FarabauEh viii
formally open the morning business
meeting and the usual routine com
prising the appointment OF commit
tees. report OF the credenual com
mittee and the reports of the state
president. treasurer and secretary
-rfu Ia heard. shortly afterwards
the other state officers Will be for
mally introduced.
Much interest is beins displayed
bv the Indiana Eagles ina the dele
OF whom are attending the conven-
uon More delegates from border
states are here at present than ever
attended the Indiana state conven-
lion Word has been received that
others are on their way from Ken
lucky and Illinois.
Ten delegates arrived Tuesday
from Reading. Penn. and told local
officers that it was thesr desire 20
obtain first hand information on a
0ig state convention OF Eagles ana
hat they believe this one VIII fully
= i've up 10 expectations.
wednesday afternoon VIII be
,pent in "A two-hour automobile tour
u Notre Dame an 81. Mary colleges,
while in the evening special perfor-
nnances at the movies and an open
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