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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-03-10
AGAINST TREATY
With COLOMBIA
Special Message of President
Harding Starts Con-
trOverSy.
(ey The Associated eress). L.

WASHINGTON, Mar. "a special
message sent by President Harding
to the senate today asking early rat
ification of the $25,000,000 treaty
with Colombia, Immediately started a
vigorous controversy with a consider
able group of republicans aligned in
opposition.
II was the new executives con-
gressional message and. as anticipat-
cd, developed the first open differ
ences between senate republicans.
The communication was brief and was
understood to urge ratification of the
long delayed treaty on the ground
that such action would improve rela-
tions between the United States and
Colombia and have a beneficial eff
feet in Latin american relations. Pub
lication of the message read in an
executive session of the senate was
deferred.
Differences over the treaty appear
ed principally among republicans.
Most of the democratic senators We're
reported to favor ratification of the
treaty which the Wilson administra-
ton negotiated in 1914. Prominent
among reputed opponents in republi-
can ranks were Senators Borah,
Idaho; Kenyon, Iowa: Kellogg, Min
nesota; Lenroot, wisconsin: Johnson,
California. and Nelson, Minnesota.
Most of the newly elected republican
senator's were counted as supporters
Of sthe treaty.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-03-10
Rebel Representatives Explain
Nature of NIew Rev
Olutigav
ARE SEEKING RELIEF
FROM THE RED CROSS
Also Asks for Strictly Humani.
tartan Aid from United
States.
(Ry The Associated Press)

PARIS, March 9.-The executive COM
mittee for former members of the Rus
sian duma, with headquarters here, sent
a cable message today to Boris Bakhme-
toff, the Russian ambassador" al
Washington, to make representations at
the state department on behalf of the
revolutionary movement in kronstadt
and elsewhere The ambassador was
asked to explain the nature of the revo-
luton and to request that food and
other aid, on purely humanitarian
grounds, he sent to the scene directly
or through the American Red Cross.
Nicolai Avskentieff, president of the
committee, told the Associated Press
today that the committee, as a result
of direct secret communication estab-
lished with the interior of Russia through
England was in a position to state
that the present movement was entirely
different from all previous attacks
against the bolsheviki.
.s'I want the American people to
know said NJ. Avskentieff, that the
revolution now going on is organized by
the people of Russia and that it differs
in every way from the outbreaks of
Wrangel, Kolchak, Denixine and Yude-
mitch. 1t is a declaration of the resent
ment of the people of Russia against
bolshevism. The present phase of it
may be put down by the brutal force OF
the bolsheviki, but nation wide revolu-
ton is sure to come in April or May.
We believe this is the beginning of the
end of bolshevism.
THE executive committee decided last
January that bolshevism can be defeat
ed only from within and not with ex-
petitions such as that of General Wran-
gel The present revolution proves the
wisdom of ou rdecision. The anti-bol-
sheviki movement will help with propa-
ganda supplies of food and similar aid,
but no military force will ever be at
tempted again.
Our present desire is to rush food to
the area temporarily freed from the
bolsheviki. We hope that the American
Red Cross will give us the supplies it
has available in Northeast Europe. Wei
do not ask the United States to partici-
pate in the situation in any way politi-
caily, but by confining itself strictly to
aid it can do much indi-
rectly to bring about freedom in Rus
sia.''
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-03-10
SHORT SESSION
OF Mine TRIAL
Witnesses for Defense Are Be-
ing QuiZZed at Matewan
Hearing.
(Ry The Associated Press)

WILLIAMSON, w. Va, Mar. g.
K. F. Mounts a striking coal miner
testified today in the Matewan battle
| trial that he was an eyewitness of
the start of the fight in which ten
men were killed. Mounts, called to
testify in behalf of the II defendants
said that he saw Albert C. Felts fire
at Mayor C. C. Testerman and then
shoot into the doorway of a store in
front of which the men were stand
ing. Both FeIts and FISHERMAN were
killed in the battle.
Mounts told the jury that when the
shooting became general he ran, in
company with Van Clay and Doug
Mounts, two of the defendants. He
said that at no time during the fight
or afterward did he see Clay or
Mounts with a weapon.
In CROSS examination, counsel for
the state asked:
You had a pistol, too, and emptied
it, didn't you?"
'If I had had pistol" Mounts re-
piled, Il would have had a different
story to tell now after having seen
Mayor FISHERMAN shot down"
]. E. Boggs. who told the jury yes
terday that he was an eye witness of
the DdLLIe, was recalled fOr cross -ex-
animation today. Boggs, who is presi-
dent of the Linn local of the United
Mine Workers, told a story similar to
the testimony given by Mounts.
Boggs denied on the stand testi-
mony given by previous witnesses.
G. E. Lively, a state witness, had
testified that he told Boggs that "the
miners have got to cut out some of
this rough stuff" and that Boggs re-
piled that there had not been enough
men killed yet The witness denied
that he ever made such a statement.
He was asked if he ever told Isaac
Brewer, a former defendant who
turned states evidence, that he had
emptied his guns in the fight, but 5
he could not see much of the battle
he wanted to know what the defense
had planned SO he could line up"
some witnesses. Boggs denied that he
made the statement. When asked If
he had not told Jack Deskins, mine
foreman, that Sid Hatfield had got
three of them" baldwin detectives),
the witness said he could not remem-
Der.
Only the two witnesses were heard
today. q
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-03-10
REVOLUTIONNOT
new MOVEMENT
Only One of a Series of Upris-
ings Against Soviet
Rule.
(sy The Associated Press)

NEW YORK, March 9.-The present
anti-bolshevist uprising in Russia is
not a new movement, but one of a
series of @uprisings which occurred
during the past three years and re-
manned hidden beneath the veil of
soviet censorship, Sir Paul Dukes,
former British secret service agent in
Russia, declared here today. Sir Paul
who spent more than two years in
Russia disguised as a Russian work
man, is now in the United States on
visit.
After having spent most of his life
among the Russian people he volun-
teered in 1918 to replace the British
naval and intelligence officer who was
killed in Petrograd and carried on his
work in disguise. He said that he en-
joined the confidence of several soviet
agents.
The first uprising, he said, occurred
in 1918 when two commissars were
murdered by workmen. AS a reprisaI
Zinovieff, president Of the Third In
and favorite of the ruff
fanly elements, ordered 500 persons
shot.
Three more uprising, Sir Paul added,
occurred IN 1878, the llTSL IN harCh,
when 200 workmen were, ordered shot
and the families of those who esca ped
were seized. A second outbreak dur
ing the elections of July was quelled.
he pointed out, by mercenary Chinese
and Lettish troops with many casual
ties"
In October a delegation of workmen
left Petrograd to meet the counter
revolutionary troops of General Yude-
mitch, then close to the city. One hum
dred and eighty mine workmen were
shot for this treachery to the soviet
republic" Sir Paul stated.
Dissatisfaction among the sailors
displayed itself early, he pointed out
and continued to show itself from
time to time. notably at the approach
of the British fleet to Kronstadt in
1919. Uprisings in 1920 were sporadic
ill-organized. and hampered by the
Continued on Page Two.)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-03-10
MELLON is TO
DISCUSS TARIFF

WASHINGTON, Mar. 9.-Confer-
ences on tariff and revenue legisla-
tion between congressional leaders
and Secretary Mellon of the treasury,
will begin Monday. Arrangements
for the. discussions in which it is
hoped a program of fiscal legislation
for submission to President Harding
will be drafted were made today with
the secretary by Chairman Penrose
of the senate finance committee.
Senator Penrose said it was planned
TO outline a program for early.
united and harmonious action" add
ing that he felt confident the first
administration bill would be ready
for the house when the extra session
of congress convenes in April.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-03-10
FIRST Cash
IS RECEIVED
BY ALLIES
Money in Cash Boxes of Gus
tom Houses is Seized by
Military.
MUST GIVE UP ARMS
WITHIN TWELVE HOURS
Proclamation Comprises Penal
ty for Failure to
Comply.
(ey The Associated Press).

DUSSELDORF, March 9.-The Arst
real cash payment on reparations was
collected yesterday when the allies seiy-
ed all the money in the cash boxes az
the customs houses on the French and
beglan frontiers. The total amount.
which has not been made known. win he
turned over to the reparations commits
sion.
Twenty-four hours have passed sinca
the allied troops marched into the new
zone OF occupation. Not the sligbtest
untoward incident has occurred and
General Degoutte, in command of The
occupation has returned to Mayence.
one could almost say that our ar
FlVaI is the fulfllment of a long cher
ished hope" commented a high allied
officer today
me workers who might be expecte1
10 give trouble show no signs of dis-
satisfaction. The socialist leaders CO..
the army has promised to respect tbeir
organizations; that is all they ASH 70
the army rids them Of the hated "e,raan
deVlls' as the state police are called
with it. ms
AT Duisburg and Ruhrort a certain
4ornn Is apparent. The walls are pIas-
tered with placards headed Win nc 49,,
flag. The soldiers had occasta,,l,,.. GU
uispefSe sulien featured groups h,,. :,
seems merely a passing show of an
humor for the factories are worlking en-
Diast while other sections of the yo,,,,-
latIon appear to feel relief.
Inc occupation assures the rnaintap-
ance OF that order so dear to the Cor
man heart, while General Depoutta.,
proclamation promising better food
Ippi' stn,I mas MADE an excellent impress
Must Give Up Arms.
The censorship announced in caroro,
Degoutte's proclamation applies onI,y -
local publications. The censorsbir, -
SAID to be intended only to pra,,o,t -
asahaa which might prove dangerous
for the troops of occupation. The r,.,,l.
i" ina tIoh informed the population of Dus-
seidorf that the army of occunatfo,,
would hinder business as little as nos
slole, with regard TO giving up of arms
"lIhih Il hours, the proclamation an
i.'liI'-' i.ouiIoeu d penalty comprising fine and
Imprisonment lLI for failure to comply.
dhe French troops this morning bae,.r,
opening soup kitchens il, the poor r,,,r-
ters Of the city, where they fopnd roa,
sutIerlng. The security police nup,bar-
ing LOO will be reduced tomorrow, 1,, -,
DER OF General Gaucher to 800 rrbe -
olhafy police of the city will continua
on duty. ''tiuo
General Gaucher this morning receiy-
ed the notables Of the town and to,d
'hen that the conditions of occupation
"ouid be as lenient as was compaffbie
win security. He added that the desire
was that normal conditions be restored
as soon as possible Among tba c.
callers on the French cornnandar+ -
-he representatives ofa the labor unions
VINO informed General Gaucher that tbe,,
had rejected the proposed general etril.,
ana that they considered the occunyin,,
orces not as enemies but rather gs
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-03-10
Beer GIVEN
SAME STATUS
AS WHISKEY
Ruling is One of the Most I'm
portant Given i'm Vol
stead Act.
DRY ADVOCATES PLANS
WRECKED BY OPINION
Counsel Says Not in Accord
With Purpose of the Fed
eral Law.
(Ry The Associated Press).

WASHINGTON, March 9-Beer and
wines are given the same status as
whiskey under an opinion by the at
torney general made public today by
the bureau of internal revenue. The
ruling, one of the most important
@since the advent of national prohibi-
tion, makes it possible for alcoholic
liquors to be used for medical and
other non beverage purposes and for
hall to be manufactured and sold for
these purposes. subject only to the
limitation of the Volstead act.
+ The opinion was written by former
Attorney General Palmer the day be-
fore he retired from office and was
in reply to series of questions from
internal revenue and prohibition Off =
cials bearing on construction of half
a dozen moot points in the law
Whether it will upset any regula-
tiOns of the revenue and enforcement
bureaus had not been determined to-
night, Commissioner Williams of the
revenue bureau, saying he had not
had an opportunity to study the
opinion. He made it public without
comment and said that officials con-
cerned with enforcement would pre-
pare. at once to draft regulations car
rying out the attorney generals con-
struction of the dry law
Wrecked Plans of Drys.
There were many rumors afloat
that the opinion had wrecked plans
of dry advocates to obtain further re-
striction of liquor sales. Officials re-
fused to comment on the reports, how
ever, but Wayne B. Wheeler, general
counsel for the Anti-Saloon league
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-03-10
APPEAL is MADE TO PRESIDENT HARDING
TO PREVENT REA ADJUSTMENT OF WA GES
HamOn Trial
Begins Today
At ArdmOre
fsv Tha Assoclatad Rressl.

ARDMORE, Okla, March 9.-State
and defense attorneys are ready for the
start tomorrow morning of the trial oi
Clara Smith -Hamon, charged with the
murder last November of Jake L. Ha-
mon, oil man and republican national
committeeman from Oklahoma. The
Carter county district court docket to-
day was cleared of nine cases, and
Judge Thomas w. Champion announced
that the Hamon case had the right OF
way.
Mrs. Jake L. Hamon, the widow, to-
night said that she would attend the
trial as witness and would be a spec
tator at each session of court until a
verdict is rendered
Clara Smith -Hamon was said to be
composed and anxious to have the trial
completed. She moved to Ardmore Sat
urday from Wilson, Okla, IS miles west,
where she had been living with her sis
ter. ~
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-03-10
BOlshevist Troops Sustained
Heavy Losses Defending
City.
TWO FORTRESSES
ALSO SURRENDER
Proclamation Issued to Begin
Fight Against Com
muniStS.
(ey The Associates Press, q.

LONDON. March "a dispatch to
the London Times from Riga, dated
Wednesday, says that all the bolshevik'
leaders in Petrograd escaped by motor
car following the capture by revolution
airy forces this morning of the entire
city with the exception of the Nicolai
and Finland railroad stations. The So
Wet troops suffered heavy losses at
Krasnoye Selo, Is miles southeast of
Petrograd. and at Gatchina, 80 miles to
the southwest.
The Krasnoya Gorke and Oranienbaum
fortresses have surrendered. The Red
army has retreated 20 vrsts.
Rebels Issue Proclamation.
LONDON. March 9-The Kronstadt
government has issued a proclamation to
the world workers TO begin a fight
against the communists, according to a
Helsingfors despatch to the Exchange
Telegraph.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-03-10
TAKE PETROGRAD;
SOVIET LEADERS ESCAPE IN AUTOS
THOUSAND PERISH
AS STEAMER SINKS
tey The Assoelated Press

AMOY, China, March 9.-One
thousand persons were drowned when
the steamship Hong Mob was wreck
ed on Lamock Island, off the port of
Swatow, March 8, according to de-
tails received here today. The ves-
sci struck the rocks and sank imme-
diately. There were few lifeboats on
board and no wireless. The steamer
was a coolie carrier and was bound
from Singapore from Annoy and had
1900 souls aboard.
Captain Holmes and Linn Peng
Siong, a millionaire of Singapore
were among those lost.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-03-10
. 60 = . - . 8: - = . wz.zHu
o WEATHER FORECAST. ;:
o o e o . . y q q = = e axas. :

PENSACOLA AND VICINITY-Fafr
and cooler Thursday; Friday fair.
WiNDS-Hatteras 10 Kew West r,r,..s
south shifting TO northwest winds: snow
East Gulf-Moderate variable winds.
THURSDAY 7'''"eiS
West Guf-Moderate north and nnrtb-
east winds; partly cloudy weather Thars-
day 'u' =
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-03-10
WINSTON N-SALEM
HAS 500, 900 FIRE
(ey The Associated Press)

WINSTON SALEM, y. c., March 9
Fire completely destroyed one of
the large woodworking buildings of
the Briggs -Shaffner conpany's plant
here tonight. causing a loss of 800. :
900. covered by insurance. The other
two buildings We're not damaged. The
origin of the fire is unknown a.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-03-10
Another Train operated.

BIRMINGHAM, March 9.-Another
passenger train was operated on the
A. B. & A. from Birmingham to Line
Vile and return today, A. H. Wood
ward, chairman of the Woodward Iron
company, again handling tn throttle,
with c. r. Watkins, who has been with
the road since it began business, Is
years ago, serving as conductor, and
other members of the crew being of
ficfals of the road and employees of
the Woodward Iron company
The office of superintendent V. E
Whitaker announced today that there
was prospect of partially resuming
freight service in the immediate flu
ture and that passenger service would
be improved. The passenger train
win probably make the round trip to
Lineville again tomorrow, it was said
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-03-10
NO BREAK in
RAIL STRIKE
Only One Conference With
MediatOrs Held Since
Their Arrival.
(ey The AssocIated pressl

ATLANTA. Ga, March 9.-Efforts
to adjust the wage reduction strike
on the A. B. & A continued today.
but with no announcement from the
two representatives of the federal
mediation board as to their progress.
Union leaders said so far they had
held but one conference with the me-
diators since their arrival frone WASH
ington and that this was a preliminary
one
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-03-10
Temperature.

Mean ......... Sc Normal ... 90
Mean same date last year .... 4s
Accumulated excess this year TO date 149
Highest of record for March . 81
Lowest Of record for March ... "a
Rainfall.
For "a hours ending at b. m. .1s4
Total for this month to p m. -. .I.s4
Accumulated deficiency this year to
date ....... & IS
humidity.
Z am...100 u noon. 99 7 So
am. ...,4. 1899 p.m-AS,.,C SA->s-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-03-10
Render Financial Aid.

MACON, March 9.-Union leaders
here today declared that employees of
the different roads in the southeast
have voted to give financial assistance
to the striking employees of the A. B.
& A, and are opposing any effort to
extend the strike to other lines
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-03-10

Continued on Page Two.)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-03-10
U. S. WEATHER REPORT

SenSa acola, March 10.
Sunrise 6:O5 q m
Sunset I54nm
Moonrise 6:24am
MOOnset Csc nm
Next phase Of moon,
first quarter, March
18th.
High tide 9:3s nm.
Low tide & 40 a n,
YESTERDAYS
WE ATAED
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-25
Britain and France
in New Pact Over
Silesian Question

Paris, July. 24.---(By the Associated
Press).-A compromise has been eff
fected between France and Great Bri-
tain regarding the Silesian issue as a
result Of new exchanges this after
noon. Premier BRAND. it is announc-
ed will probably agree to meeting
of the supreme council about the mid
die of the first week in August and
withdrew his demand for a meeting
of experts.
In return for this Great Britain has
been asked to join with France in re-
questing free passage through Ger
many of achievements.
At an interview between Sir Milne
Cheetham, the British charge daft
flares, and Philippe Berthelot. gener-
al secretary OF the French foreign of
flee, it was made clear that France
strongly desired to eliminate the di-
NergenS of views between the two
countries, which although it texisted
only as to procedure, was being ex-
plotted by Germany. France still de-
sired to send Teinforcements to Sile-
STA, it was explained. and Great Bri-
tain was urged to ask Berlin for as
surances Of safe transport
The meeting Of the supreme council
Will be held at Boulogne or Paris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-25
Crooks Using Names
Reputable Firms 10
Get Goods on Credit

New York, July 4.-Assuming the
grim names Of reputable mercantile
establishments and ordering goods
shipped to addresses adjacent to their
stores. trade crooks have dcfrauded
business institutions Of AZ least half
q million dollars during the past few
months, J. T. TreCoc, secretary OF the
National Association OF Credit Men
declared today The revelation is
made in letter sent To thirty three
thousand members ~ the association.
Manufacturers wholesalers and
iohhcrs were urged To use every pre-
caution 10 circumyent the devices re-
sorted TO by the swindlers. All appli-
cations for credit, Tregoe declared.
should be thoroughly investigated
and n report obtained containing the
correct address OF the applicant be-
fore consignments are forwarded.
Hundreds of tho trade vultures. the
letter said, have maintained 'f1-by
night" for a brief period for the sole
purpose of receiving goods thus frau
dulently obtained on credit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-25
Wigwagging for Business

Atlantic City, n. J. July 24.-Gov-
eminent agents said tonight that ar
rests of liquor smugglers whose re-
cent operations along the New Jersey
coast have been extensive. will be
made when their investigation is
completed
Elliott Rapp, collector OF customs
here declared that a mysterious three
mastcd schooner was lying off this
city, but that revenue officers found
she was beyond the three mile limit.
Atr Rapp also said large steamer.
which also had been lying off Allan
tic City for several days and which
was suspected Of having cargo of
coptraband liquor. weighed anchor
Yesterday and disappeared. lie add
ed the ship had signalled ashore to
lay down your NANCY and come and
get it,"
Captain J. A. Roy. OF the British
schooner Pocomoke. which was seized
yesterday by federal officers, repeated
his intention tonight of sailing when
he gets good and ready" lie indi-
Gated he ptohably would leave Tues
day night. Revenue officers said II
he sails before his ship is released he
will be listed as pirate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-25
Illinois Governor
Still Defiant of
MiniOns of the Law

Springfield, Ill. July Ex-Governor
Small returned to Springfield this aft
ernoon unchanged in his determina-
ton to resist arrest on warrants
charging him with ENLIGHTENMENT and
conspiracy to defraud the state.
The governor will be in Springfield
Tuesday when Judge +. $. Smith re-
convenes court. it was said toni ght.
What course the judge will pursue rel
ative to the serving of warrants on
the governor still remained d mys-
terry tonight. 1t was equally uncer-
tain what will develop il attempts
are made to serve the warrants.
Friends of the governor said he is
unmoved in his determination to hold
himself above arrest after his confer
ence in Chicago yesterday with Mayor
William Hale Thompson and Fred
Lundn and in his speech in which he
assailed his political foes. 1t was
even said that the governor would re
sort to the force of arms to resist
Sangamon county authorities by call
ing out state troops to protect him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-25
Negotiations with
Japs Over Proposed
Meeting Progressing

Toxic, July 24-(By The Assoclated
Press).-The latest communication re-
ceived by Japan from the United
States is considered a formal reply TO
the japanese request for information
concerning the proposed disarmament
and Far Eastern conference at Wash
ington. The '-okio newspapers quote
foreign Office authorities to the effect
that the negotiations between Japan
and the United States are progressing
fayorably on tire whole and thai a rap
prochment is expected between Japan's
conception of the scope of the con
ference and the American idea