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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-19
THE NEXT CONFERENCE
Our neighbor, the Washington

Our reighbor, the Washington
Post; appears to be unduly7 eNer-
cised over the next Washington
Conference. 1t assumes that II
will be called specifically for the
purpose OF inducing this govern
ment to become a partner III the
PREPARATIONS question:, While its
nominal object will be for the
purpose OF discussing the eco
nonic condition OF Europe. The
Post assumes that having induced
this country to participate in the
reparations question, the next
step will be to prove that the
world cannot recover unless the
United States cancels the war
debts and UNDERWRITERS the German
reparations. We believe this as
sumption to be entirely unwar-
ranted. That there will be other
conferences in the future, and that
they will become a part OF inter
rational diplomacy, we have al
ready predicted. Their superior
ity 10. the. old form of inter
national negotiation through am
bassadors has already been
demonstrated. We venture to say
that the steps. already accom-
plisfed would not have attained
completion through embassies for
yearS,-more likely, never.
To attempt to prophesy at this
early day what the next confer
encc will called to consider is
rashness itself. 10 sneer at it and
belittle its objects is still worse.
1t betrays a pessirnS1n that IS
blind2to- the TACT tharetl,eS presera
Conference is quite the longest
step forward and upward that
tl,c. world has taken Tor centuries.
40 nation except Germany, SO
far, has whimpered over its debts
or even limited at their cancclla-
ton. Nor is it likely the United
States would consent IN any
event. But that this country will
be the main factor in the allevia-
ton Of the distress in Europe
there can be no doubt. ltsWo,ifd
be such Striking Of OUT plain
duty were we to withhold5thi as
Sistance. that the wlloletworld, IN
Guiding ourselves. would suffer
srievously from the reaction. y
Steam, electricity and aviation
have 50 Sllrunken the earth III
size from d hundred years ago,
that its inhabitants are now like
members OF the same family-a
great common family composed
OF the whole human race. This
signifies that those political
theories held and devoutly be-
lievcd in by the conpatriots Of
Washington and Jefferson must
now give way to broader and
more elevated views OF the world
and its peoples.
\ certain smart lawyer. nearly
two thousand years ago, upon be-
ing adnonlShed by the Son OF
Man to love his neighbor as HIM
Seli-asked with Il Snccr, as
lawyers will-"but who IS my
neighbor The twentieth cen
fury has taken to heart the beat
tilul and uplifting parable uttered
in reply by the Mastcr-and this
is the truth that must underlie
the Peace everlasting which the
world is now seeking Tor its
hcapv-laden millions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-19
Floor Lamps

Beautiful floor lamps with
art glass or the very popu-
lar parchment shades
mahogany, bronze or gold
leaf pedestals-a gift that
any man or woman will
point to with pride for
years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-19
Easy Chairs

ROYAL EASY chairs the
kind that have the adjust
able backs and footrest at
tached.
The chair that is univer-
sally loved and appreciat-
ed by every man. Make
this his gift for Christmas.
Evening star., 1921-03-08

DR.. c. E. Sawyer Of Marion, Ohio.
for many years the Hardings' family
physician, is to be made a brigadier
general Of the United States Army
and will be detailed to the White
House.
Although this has not been officially
announced at the White House, it is
commission DR.. Sawyer are today be-
ing made out in the adjutant gener-
ais Office of the Army and that the
public announcement will be made
within a day or SO. DR.. Sawyer, who
has been a guest at the White House
since the Presidents Inauguration,
spent the greater part of the morning
in the executive Offices of the White
House today. during which time he
met numerous attaches and employees
Of the office and a large number of
newspaper correspondents stationed
there. He had nothing to say regard
ing his appointment.
DR.. Sawyer is sixty-two years old
and a native of Marion and a lifelong
friend of President and Mrs. Harding.
During the world war he was COM
missioned as a reserve officer and was
retired after the signing of the ar
mistice.
When he is commissioned he will be
detailed to the White House as the
personal physician Of the President
ness to serve his chief and Mrs. Hard
ing His salary will be $4,000. be-
sides certain allowances which go with
the rank.
Evening star., 1921-03-08
Today's News
in Paragraphs

President Harding will urge the Senate
with Colombia paee
Allies today occupied four German
towns; adoption OF Knox resolution
declaring for peace may be delayed.
Two urged for positions in Denartment
Of the Interior page >
Observance Of fish day. tomorrow 10
urged upon citizens page ,
Injunction denied against new cahinst
officers who have inherited cah,s
squabble with Western Union. Page 2
In response to the appeal of the Asso-
ciated Charities 2,456 have become
contributing members Pa1e 4
Engineers ready to smooth out "humns,.
in highways. Pana
George J. Suter. pioneer resident of
.''' uies. Page Z
Col. Kutz, lone D. C. Commissioner ~,
decided about holding gas rate hearing
Friday. Para i1
South American press thinks u 9 must
take hand in world matters. page 70
New federal power commission has i'm.
mense projects to consider. Page "a
President Harding describes his ..hohh,,,,
as desire to turn disappointment into
hope. Page II
Board OF Trade urged to provide nub,,c
coal dump for small dealers: probe
ofoefeo. Page IL
Meat packers reduce wages of 100, 900
workers Page 13
Italians start probe into hong lost art
gems found in New York museums
q PaSo "a
Evening star., 1921-03-08

grin. Oats de signature of de new
Pos Marster General"
Just a simple little statement. but
there was pride behind the way he
said it; a tone of voice that spoke
eloquently of the hit" the new Post
master, General from Indiana already
has made with the rank and file OF
the employees of the department.
1t is something OF this human ele-
ment. it is held. that will radiate from
Washington out through the country
from the big department building
here, until every postal employe, at
every cross roads post Office. will
know that the big chief in Wash
ington is looking out for him.
How the "harmonization' Of the
service will come about in it's fullest
is a problem which will occupy Mr.,
Hays many days. The elements which
have made for disgruntled postal en-
ployeS were not developed in a dav.
and they will not be leveled in a few
weeks.
May Hold Round Table.
1t is regarded as likely that a round
table may be held with the postal Of
ficials in an effort to get at the neces-
sary things to be done.
Every effort will be made to restore
the postal service to the people 1t is
realized that there is no other gov
ernment branch that daily comes into
such close contact with the teeming
life of the nation.
The postman visits the nation every
day.
Everybody comes in contact with
Uncle Sam when he takes a letter
from the hand of the letter carriez
Evening star., 1921-03-08
Mayor of City Urges People to Be
Quiet and Dignified.

DUSSELDORF, March s.-Inhabit.
ants of this city were warned in a
proclamation issued by the mayor to-
day against taking provocative atti-
tude toward allied forces occupying the
! town. They were asked to be dignified
and quiet. to refrain from demonstra-
tions and to keep off the streets. Wom-
en- and children especially were warned
TO remain at home.
: Up to the hour when British. French
and Belgian troops entered Dusseldorf.
the people knew nothing Of the nation
ality Of the forces to be moved into the
: city, nor was their hour of arrival
known. The population was gloomy,
but was resigned to the situation.
The leaders Of the women voice the
fear that allied occupation may be &C
companed by customs and other regu-
;Jations which will interfere with the
milk supply from Westphalia for chill
dren which was recently arranged after
many difficulties
The city's port facilities now consist
OF seven large basins. which handle a
, large annual shipping tonnage. The four
kiIornetcrs of docks are equipped with
fifty large electric cranes. Business in
: terests here express the fear that the
regulations of the occupation forces will
cut off the city from the Ruhr distric,
and cripple or ultimately stifle trade.
Evening star., 1921-03-08
Postmaster General Hays Will
Hdrmonize Entire Department

Harmony in the entire postal serv-
ice of the United States, beginning
in the Post Office Department here
and radiating through every mail
train and post office throughout the
country, will be one of the cardinal
principles in The administration OF
Postmaster General Will H. Hays.
Although the new Postmaster Cen
eral has not made an enunciation of
policy as yet, it is well known by
those close to him that he aims TO
place the postal service, the largest
single government agency in the
country, on the plane it occupied some
years ago.
Leaving aside all references as to
past administrations, the new Post
master General realizes that some
thing is wrong" in the service. and he
Intends to right it by being a human
being among human beings-the POST
master General of the postal service.
every member Of which will be given
credit by him for being human
being.
Feeling Changed Already.
That the harmony of effort and feel
ing sought already has begun to be
realized was demonstrated today in
one of the elevators OF the Post Office
Department building.
One Of the humblest employees Of the
service, colored messenger, was
going down in the elevator. He bore
in his hand a sheaf of Official papers.
Proudly he shufled one out to show
to the elevator operator.
eSee darf' he said. with a broad
Evening star., 1921-03-08
DISTRICT
| HEADS ARE: CHOSEN

The nominations of Cuno H Ru-
dolph and John w. Fenton, jr.. to be
members Of the board of District Com
missioners probably will be sent to
the Senate tomorrow or next day, it
was intimated at the White House
today.
According to a person in a position
Of confidence it is known that the
selection of these two by the official
local republican organization to sue
ceed Miss Mabel T. Boardman and J.
Thilman Hendrick. who were not con-
f1rmed by the Senate, is pleasing to
the President and that he will not de-
lay making the nominations. He fully
the vacancies on the board of Com
missioners as soon as possible, and
has been told of the embarrassments S
which might arise if the local gov
ernment is permitted to operate for
long without a governing head.
Confers With President.
Edward B. Mclean, who was chair
man Of the committee charged with
making plans for the inauguration
until the President called off all forms
Of a fixed celebration. had a confer
ence with the President today. Among
other things, he is known to have
discussed the filling of the vacancies
on the board and other local matters
with Mr. Harding.
Mr.. Mclean was accompanied at
the time by Senator Elkins of West
Virginia, a close personal friend of
the Presidents and who is known to
have suggested the appointment to
the board of Commissioners of Mr.
Fenton, who is his private secre-.
tary and who served in like ca
pacity with his father, the late Sen
ator Stephen B. Elkins.
w. B. Westlake. president of the
Federation of Citizens Associations,
called at the White House today to
offer objection to the selection of
Messrs. Rudolph and Fenton for the
board.
Westlake Urges Caution.
He said he called as an individual
and not as representing the fedora
ton. and, as he expressed it, to Suggest
to Mr.. Harding to exercise the great
est care in considering these appoint
ments and to investigate their indi-
vidual personal interests and affilia-
tions."
Mr. Westlake said that it is his
opinion that the city should have
Commissioners who have no connec-
tions with public utilities.
Both of the gentlemen slated are
Evening star., 1921-03-08
KERENSKY LEADS
REVOLT IN RUSSIA,
WHICH IS GROWING
Directs Offensive Against
Petrograd With Kronstadt
as Base.
SOVIET TROOPS RUSH
TO CRUSH MOSCOW FOES
Several Hundred Killed in Bonn.
bardment of Workmen-Over-
throw of Lenin Rumored.

BY the Associated Press.
! COPENHAGEN. March S.-Alexander
Kerensky, premier of the Russian
provisional government which vas
overturned by the bolsheviki late in
1917 is said in advices received here
to be at kronstadt. the Russian
fortress near Petrograd, reported in
revolutionary hands.
kerensky. it is declared. is direct =
ing the revolutionary offensive against
Petrograd, with that fortress as a
base.
Troops Rushed to Moscow.
BY the Associa ted Press.
WARSAW, March S-Stxong de-
tachments of Russian bolshevik cav
airy. commander by Gen. Budenny.
to Moscow to crush the insurgents,
who are said to be gaining in power
daily in the Russian capital.
Reports declare many units of the
bolshevik infantry divisions are dis
loyal, but the Chinese mercenaries in
the service of the communists are
standing firmly by their soviet lead
erS.
Many rumors of the overthrow of
reached Warsaw. but none has come
through Official channels. One report
stated a wireless dispatch from Petro-
grad had suggested to the Warsaw
government a discontinuance of the
negotiations between the soviet re-
gime and Poland at Riga, owing to
the downfall of Lenin and Trotsky.
Announcement was made here yes
terday, however, that no steps had
been taken by government officials
to interrupt the negotiations. Polish
authorities considering reports of the
Russian insurrection as being great
ly exaggerated.
Boris Savinkow. leader Of the Rus
sian socialist revolutionaries. who has
headquarters in this city. has ex-
pressed belief that the present dis
turbances in Russia may be the be-
ginning of the end OF the soviet rule.
He feels. however. that from UNDER
ground advices from Russia the pres
ent movement may be premature and
easily suppressed. He is positive an
follow.
1t is his opinion that the peasant
revolt eventually will win over the
majority of the soviet army. with the
and will lead to the replacement Of
Lenin and Trotsky by peasant
government. He believes the new
regime will possibly establish a re-
public, but more probably some peas
ant leader may be proclaimed Car of
Russia.
Hundreds Are Killed.
LONDON, March 8.-During a re-
cent bombardment Of the workmeRs
quarters in Moscow from artillery
placed on the hills overlooking the
city, says a Central News dispatch
from Helsingfors today, several hun
dred persons were killed and numbers
of others wounded.
More than 100000 men and women,
the dispatch asserts. now are on
strike in Moscow.
The bombardment. says the mes
sage. followed call for general
strike, issued by leaders Of the wom-
en-. and a demand for the immediate
convocation of the constituent as
sembly.
Evening star., 1921-03-08
Secretary DENLY
Plans Sea Duty
Like Regular Tar

Secretary DENLY intends to be
n "sea-goinS- head of the naval
establishment. He announced
today that he plans to go to
Guantanamo. Cuba. the winter
base of the Atlantic fleet. and
return with the fleet early In
April. II his duties permit. He
said he intended to go to sea
whenever possible and to be-
come thoroughly familiar with
the administ ration of the
Evening star., 1921-03-08
Quick Action Is
Taken After
Break.
NO RESISTANCE
TO INVADERS
Rhine Flotilla Prepared
for Any Emergency.
Plea to People.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associat ted Press
FRENCH MILITARY HEADQUAR-
TIERS. MAYENCE. March S.-Occupa-
tion of the additional German territory
which the allies had announced they
would take possession Of as one OF the
penalties for Germany's failure to meet
the allied reparation demands was
carried out today.
No >untoward incideut marked the
eastward move of the allied troops. so
far as reports up to a late hour show
ed.
The occupation of the city of Dues
seldorf the largtSt of the cities taken
over by the allies. was completed this
morning, and that of DuiSburg and
Ruhrort. comprising together the
chief port of the Ruhr coal and in
dustrial region. this afternoon.
Ready for Eventualities.
The entire movement was effected
in a way to obviate. so far as pos
sible, show of force. but the French
and the British Rhine flotillas were
prepared for eventualities.
The troops moved forward afoot and
in camions. and on board French and
entered Dusseldorf, by way Of the
bridge over the Rhine. The French
and British proceeded by way of
the Cologne bridgehead, marching
along the east bank of the Rhine, and
entering Dusseldorf from the south
and east.
Duisburg was occupied by French
and Belgian troops while. possession
of Ruhrort was takep by the allied
Rhine fotilla.
The headquarters of Gen. Degoutte.
who, as commanderin-chief of the
French forces along the Rhine, car
ried out the orders from Marshal
Foch for the advance, are situated at
Eeuss, on the west bank OF the
Rhine. opposite Dusseldorf.
Duesseldorfers Warned.
At Dusseldorf the inhabitants were
warned in proclamation by the
mayor against taking a provocative
attitude toward the allied forces.
After the occupation of Dusseldorf
Gen. Degoutte issued a proclamation
to it's people in which he declared the
occupation was not a measure OF hos
tility against the population. but one
intended to compel the government
of Germany to carry out its obliga-
tions.
No obstacle would be raised against
the carrying on the economic life Of
the region. he declared. and the al
lied authorities were ready to aid the
workers in improving their condition,
especially as regarded provisioning.
DUSSELDORF IS WARNED.
Evening star., 1921-03-08
CONGRESS LEADERS
PLAN FOR REVENUE
Preparation of Legislative
Program Result of Confer
ence With President.

A program for tariff and revenue
legislation is to be laid before Presi-
dent Harding by congressional leaders
within a few days. Republican men,
bers of the Senate finance and House
ways and means committees are to
meet ard appoint joint subcommit-
tee to present formal recommenda-
tions.
This plan was agreed upon at the
White House dinner conference last
night according to information from
members of Congress who attended.
President Harding was reported to
be disposed to favor new temporary
tariff law to have effect for about one
year, pending restoration Of more
stable conditions and the preparation
of permanent law to replace the
Underwood act.
Action on revision of internal reve-
nue. taxes during the coming special
session of Congress also is contem-
plated. congressional leaders said.
Purpose in Naming Joint Committee.
The purpose of naming a joint SUBJ
committee of republicans representing
the Senate and House committees hav-
ing charge of fiscal legislation is to
reconcile differences now existing be-
t"ecH IleInOeTS OI edcH COInNlltt ee
and of the two committees regarding
the future fiscal program.
Several leaders are urging virtually
simultaneous consideration of tariff
and internal revenue revision, and in
view of prospective delay of the fiscal
legislation, 1t was reported that April
IL rather than April 4 appeared to be
the more probable date for convening
of the extra session.
Conference Begins Co-Operation.
The conference last night, unique in
itself and described by President Hard
ing as ''the beginning of the program of
cooperation between the President and
Congress-" did not break up until
midnight. Then an unusual picture
was presented to the fifty newspaper
men who had awaited the conclusion
Of the conference. The President
wearing evening clothes. walked from
the executive mansion onto the north
portico.
Standing bareheaded. his arms
crossed. the lights from the portico
roof affording the only illumination
and presenting him in silhouette to
late passersby on Pennsylvania ave-
nue., less than a hundred yards dis
tant. the President described his din
ner party as IAN early step in the full
fillment of what l believe the best
policy of conducting the government,
bringing the fellows together and
getting them acquainted with each
others views" He discussed the con-
ference and its RESULTS informally
answering questions put to him by
the newspaper correspondents. and
when the last question had been an
swered bade them good night.
Evening star., 1921-03-08

Batum is strongly fortified sea
port on the eastern shore of the
Black sea. and one of the chief shin
ping points for petroleum produced
in the Caucasus region of Russia,
1t formerly was a Turkish posses
sion, but was ceded to Russia in 1878.
Recent dispatches have indicated the
Russian bolshevik forces in the Cau-
casus region were attempting to
reach Batum before the Turkish ma
tionalists occupied the city. Batum
is the chief avenue Of supply for
Armenia. and ii has been declared
that if the city should be in control
of the nationalists Russian occupa-
ton Of Armenia would be impossible,
Evening star., 1921-03-08
Labor Federation
Splits With World
Union Ouer Russia

Formal notice of the severance
Of relations between the Amerf-
can Federation Of Labor and the
International Federation OF
Trades Unions waa dispatched
today to the International head
quarters at Amsterdam. The ac-
tiOn Of the American Federation,
taken at a meeting OF the exec
utive council here, followed the
adoption by the international
organization Of resolutions in
support of the soviet regime in
Russia.
The text Of the communication
vvns not made public.
Evening star., 1921-03-08
MAPLE SAP IS RUNNING.

BRATTLEBORO. VT, March S.-Al-
though handicapped by a shortage Of
tin pals, 1921 maple sugar has es-
in this vicinity. While the normal
season does not open until about
March 20 many farmers have already
tapped trees. Reports today from
Ali districts indicate a heavy run of
sap,
Evening star., 1921-03-08
EXPLODE BOMBS IN oPoRro.

MADRID, March S.-Syndicalist dis
turbances broke out in the city of
Oporto, Portugal, last night, and, al
though they were Immediately sup
pressed. much material damage was
done, It is stated in reports received
here. Six bombs were exploded in
various parts of the city, and one per-
son was injured. Men engaged in the
demonstration fired at an automobile
In which railway odisials were riding,
killing one Official and Wounding the
ehaN6eux.
Evening star., 1921-03-08
PEASANT REVOLT SPREADS.
Former Commander of Reds Seizes
Important Railroad Junction.

LONDON, March IA dispatch to
the London Times from Warsaw says
a peasant revolt of unusual proper
tions is spreading in the govern
ments of Tambov. VoroneZh and
Kursk, under the leadership Of An
tonoff. a former regimental command
er of the red army, according to Gen.
Roris Savinkoff. head of the former
Russian political committee here, and
political adviser to Gen. Bulak
R.lakoyitch, the Finnish leader.
Antonoff's forces have seized Grjazi,
an important railway junction in
Tambov, cooperating with Gen.
Makno, the Ukrainian anti -bolshevik
leader.
Evening star., 1921-03-08
FOUND, BULLET IN HEAD.
Col. Lucas, Retired q. S. Army Of
ficer, Believed a Suicide.

NEW YORK, March s.-Col. Eugene
E. Van c. Lucas, retired United
States Army officer, was found in a
West Side rooming house today with
a bullet wound in his head. He died
before a physician arrived. A pistol
was found lying by his side and the
police expressed the belief that he
committed suicide because of ILL
health.
Col. Lucas, graduate from West
Point, was a former commander of
the 22d National Guard Engineer
Regiment of New York.
Evening star., 1921-03-08
ALLIED ARMIES OCCUPY
RUHR CONTROL CITIES;
MAY HITU.S. PEACEPLAN
American Troops
Remain at Their
Position On Rhine
~ the Associated pnss

By the Associated Press.
DUSSELDORF, March s.
The American troops In the
Cobienz area are rem aiming at
their old positions on orders
from Washington.
The Rhine customs frontier
probably will be established Mt
the limit of the neutral zone.
thirty kilometers (about eight
cen and a half miles) east of
the Rhine.