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The Washington herald., 1921-03-23
BRITISH STAND
IN MESPOT OIL
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land Geddes. the British Ambassa-
dor to the United States, who was
then in England advising his gov
ernment on questions pertaining to
Anglo-American relations.
The specific open door guarantee
for Americans is made necessary b.
the fact that the United States Is
not a member of the league Of ma
tions and by the further fact thar
the allies are determined to exclude
the late enemy nationals from equal
commercial rights in the inundated
territories and are unwilling to ac-
sord such rights to any non-mem-
Der state except America.
Outcome In Doubt.
Whether this concession Of the
open door in principle will satisfy
The Harding administration and set
tie the whole Mesopotamian contro-
versy remains to be seen. II is un-
1erstood that the guarantee Of the
open door does not affect the oil
concessions of the Turkish Pc
troleum Company. a British con-
. FERN, which are alleged to have
been obtained prior to the war
from the Turkish government.
lit has-neen alleged that these
soReessions cover all the known oil
5eposits IN Mesopotamia, in which
svset thenequaI privilege of deveI-
ppsvx oil production outside of these
: ;oteessions may not mean much to
Arderican oil interests. The allied
, sifypoint Is that the existing con-
. sessions IN Mesopotamia should not
! De tdisturbed by the mandate terms
any more than the Standard Oil
.oieessions in Palestine by the Pal
ssane mandate.
Riscussisn of Yap.
The question of Yap and the Pa
, ,ific island mandate is much more
, iiffeult.-, japan shows no disposi-
; ion to yield "a 5ot,s and the allies
: tssfrt that they believed all along
sresident Wilson had abandoned his
| reservation as to zap when he
! 'ound no allied support for his pro-
) ,osa1 to internationalize the cable
tation island. The President and
Hughes are agreed, however, that
, he United States will not reiin-
fuish its war rights in the dispo-
J ntion of-the Pacific islands.
Another question involved in the
I International problems surveyed by
! dr hugnes At the Cabinet meeting
! that Of the abrogation of COM
nercfaf treaties conflicting with
referential treatment by the United
Mates of goods carried in Amer
I can BOTTOMS with a view to build.
ng up the. American merchant ma
jne- President Wilson was direct
} d BY the Jones act to abrogate
E hese treaties. but refused to do
o. Mr.. Harding, while in the Sem
ste, was q member Of the Commerce
Committee which framed the Jones
ct
jones Tells Views.
Senator Jones was called to the
White House to discuss shipping
positions with the President, and
, arriving just before the adjourn-
, 1ent OF the Cabinet. was invited
ate sthe meeting. On leaving the
White House. the Senator said there
no reason why the President
hould not proceed to abrogzts the
onfiictinx treaties without further
ormsiity. despite the fact that the
fnety-day period within which Il
-ras to be done has expired.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-21
THE TWO MARRIAGE BILLS

The house Of delegates has defeated
the bill passed by tho state senate pro-
viding that couples intending to be
married must give 20 days notice before
receiving a license. While the object OF
this measure was to prevent hasty mar
riages and bring about an attitude OF
greater respect for tho institution Of
marriage. it's defeat is not public
calamity. Young people not wishing to
give the notice would merely go to an
adjoining state to be married.
That tho house is disposed TO take
common sense view OF all such matters
is seen in the fact that, while 1t defeat
ed this bill requiring notice. il passed
the one requiring health certificate.
In the comparative importance OF these
two measures there is 50 much differ
ence that they cannot be considered in
the same class. The notice Of intent to
get married might prevent some errors
Of judgment. The health certificate
would be n guarantee that no horrible
contagious disease would be commun.-
Gated to innocent women and handed
down to future generations. 1t has been
determined that one-eighth Of all human
misery is caused by tho very thing that
this bill is designed to prevent. The
house is to be congratulated upon pass
ing It. and the senate should take
similar view.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-21
IRISH RELIEF
WORKER TALKS
At THE COURT.
NEW YORK ATTORNEY TELLS OF
DISTRE So In THE EMERALD
ISLE.
DRIVE FOR wHEELINGS QUOTA OF
$4,000 BEING ORGANIZED.

rlaus are being perfected here for
the launching OF the campaign for raIs-
ink funds for tho relief OF the starving
women and children 81 Ireland. West
Nirginia'S quota has been fixed at S%5,-
coo. The quota for tn" city Of Wheeling
is $1,000. Attorney Frank O'Brien has
hecn named local chairman.
Maurice J. Mccarthy, campaign d.
rector. has general supervision of the
work in the southern states. Mr.. NC
earthly has had a wide experience IN the
handling Of such campaigns, having put
on campaigns for the Jewish Memorial
hospital, Victory loan. Liberty loan,
Salvation Army and other movements.
lie expressed himself last night as be-
NIX very much gratiicd over the way the
people of the south are RESPONDING to
the appeal for Irish relief funds. Il
have no doubt that Wheeling will eX-
coed it's quota" ne said. "Already re-
Spouse 10 our appeal Is making Itself
felt in this city"
Mr.. Mccarthy spoil" at IN" conclusion
Of the performance Of "Oh. on. CIndY
at the Court theatre last night. In his
address hr explained the need Of relief
funds in ireland. ard stressed the uni
ycrsal appeal Of human distress. Our
campaign has received tn" endorsement
nf rnany prominent officials IN ire
United States" he said. "inrluding
President Harding Vice President Coo
lidge. Major General Wood and many
others whose names might be as we'll
known 10 you if 1 should take the time
to recount them. This campaign for
funds for relief of famine sufferers is
one which, should awake response from
every citizen OF Wheeling. for We come
TO YOU with an appeal for help which Is
irrespective Of race. creed, nationality
or any other barrier raised by differing
civilizations"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-21
HUGHES URGES IMMIGRATION BILL

a
grafton consideration congress The measure virtually
and vetoed BY MT
IA months shall be
nationality this ~
upon the o
annual maxi
from northwestern
European countries and the
with 1910 the basis it possible 10 admit class OF
largest numbers the last
claim of discrimination can be made 1t
natonat already here IN large NUMBERS
build country and that as they
population Of them wi" prove more
the countries OF northwestern Europe
originally settled America
desires in her citizens
which she must give more ATTENTION " the
quality longer desirable We will con-
and it probable that the three per-
for "A months however and as We
danger that
before provisions
expire The temporary measure wi" unSn valuable
experience which to immigration policy
Secretary Hughes
undesirable elements lna OIL
curse easily understood indismnas
now large proportion unable find jobs especially those
easily with American activities and customs
Already predisposed anarchy ignorant and some
the country lot more OF unnecessary trouble
during the period the
In provision should be made for
American principal emigration ns
and who wish to be admitted to the united
OF prospective immigrant will know SO ar as
possible his before he leaves his native
land Canada has
brings immigrants the
Corners from consesns nearby industrial centers
This subject quality exactly AS far back as 1882
AtlantiM Monthly part:
me
through themp a
the and
Eaules o Hoans-do
,Scythian Teuton
the
These with
10 stretch their claws
and alley
Of
that the
To leave unsuarded: On thy breast
Lift the downtToddeni but, withha Of
who to sacred portals come
the
thy brow
u ed in he
and
the temples Of
made
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-21
WILL
AMEND BILLS
STATE SENATOR WILL MAZE SOME
CHANGES IN COUNTY BILLS.
MEASURE WILL, HOWEVER, IN ALI
PHoRABuITY GO THROUGH
SOME CORRECTIONS WILL BE MADE
IN MINOR DETAILS.

Apparently the temporary mlSuncer'
standing which threatened To prevent
the passage of the two bills endorsed By
the Wheeling Chamber Of Commerce
the Wheeling city council. tn" county
commissioners. the Kiwanis club. tn,
Rotary club. and other organizations
has been smoothcd out. President Stife'
Of the Chamber of Commerce conferred
with Hon. Jesse y. Bloch yesterday
over the telephone. and Mr.. IRloCh aSsur-
cd Mr. Stlfel that he and Mr.. Cullinan
were at work on the amendments which
they thought wero necessary and would
forward the passage Of the bills as
speedily as possible. Mr.. Bloch has d
number Of amendments in mind which
ne believes will pcrfcC, these measures
The proposed bills are, of course. g
clear that there is lily Il possibility
Of debate a. I" their pro1ricty and in
tent. If these bills are PASSED as has
been pointed out by :; number OF promi.
nent citizens. the possibility of very
elaborate program or municipal AMI
county improvement will exist ONO
county has no Indebtedness and by even
a vcry- moderate use Of the bonding
capacity of the county. provision can b
made for q number Of important pro.
Of our citizenship
1t goes without saying that no county
money can. or will be spent that is not
approved by the citizenship. Any bonI
Issue must be voted upon by the people
IT Is also equally apparent that no lari;
bond issue could be carried unless lib.
eral prov iSion We're mad" for the *.
penditure Of some Of the money for ;uI
provementS throughout the county, ard
particularly In the city districts be
cause tho city districts. in the end. cast
the votes and control the result
II tho bills pass it Is probable that
the county commissioners will b" asked
IN the near future. or in Z yoar or 50. ~
Submi, 4 bond issue for Il plan Of i'm
provement that will cover a part of the
city. and also cover ii considers b." pert
Of the country districts so as 20 rnpu-
lar.2c tho project and n :liStrlbut" IL
benefits gene n lily
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-21
RIPPING RHYMES
BY WALT MASON.
OBLIGATIONS

When my old COW was lying Ill. my
neighbor. Chester White. came from
his cottage on the hill. and watched
throughout the night. He placed
poultice on her brow, and hushed her
anguished groans. and helped 10 save
that valued cow, which cost me forty
bones. And when the long sad night
was done, its hours of sorrow spent,
and l produced my roll of mon he
would not take a cent. Nay, nay
he said. we neighbors are, as neigh
bors long we've stood. and talk OF pay
would only mar the JOY Of doing
good" And I admired him as he Went.
and said, He beats two bands. the
man who would not take cent for
lending helping hands," And he re-
stored the healthy faith knew when
! was young: my faith in man had
grown 4 wrath. so often I'd been
stung. But now he comes TO get my
pillow. my grindstone and my spade. re-
minding me that my old COW had died
but for his aid. He borrows everything
I have. my stoveand rubber plant. my
bitters and my bceSwaX Salve. my
washtub and my aunt. And now I
don't allow a gent to work and draw
no pay; though he has only earned
cent, he takes that cent away. If
some one helps me crank my Ford. or
get the butter churncd, I take him
where my coin is stored, and pay him
what he's earned.
Copyright by George Matthew Adams.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-21
WILLS AND DECAN|P COMING
tn COMMERCE CHAMBER DINNER
GOVERNOR HARDING OF FEDERAL
RESERVE BOARD
WILL DELIVER PRINCIPAL AD-
DRESS AT BANQUET.
DINNER WILL BE SERVED AT $50
THIS EVENING.

W. G. Wills. representative OF the
Federal Reserve bank OF Cleveland
Ohio. and George DeCamp. Federal Ike
serve bank representative of Pittsburgh
lat" yesterday telcgraphcd Harry p.
tornran. manager Of the wheeling
Chamber OF Commerce. that they Will De
here this evening to attend the annual
membership banquet Of tho Chamber OF
Commerce. With these additions TO the
already attractive program. members OF
the Chamber of Commerce who attend
the banquet arc assured OF pleasant
and profitable evening.
Hon. W. j. c. Harding. governor or
the federal reserve board, Washington.
ID. G.. will be the guest Of honor and
deliver the principal address at the
banquet. Mr.. Harding. 4 native OF
Green" county. Ala. has risen from the
station Of clerk and bookkeeper in the
private office Of j. il. Fits & Co.. in
Tuscaloosa, Ala. to the head of the
United States official banking orEaniza-
ton. During tn" war h" concentrated
the entire financial forces OF America
upon tho conflict beyond tn" Atlantic.
and as governor Of the federal reserve
board has directed the dcStinicS of that
organization 10 the greatest financial
periods in the countTy's history In the
unsettled financial period which has 1ol-
lowed tho war his view of the future
has been constantly marked by opti-
m;sm. His message tonight Is eagerly
awaited. and doubtless the speaker Will
offer an interesting prediction for the
future Of business.
The Chamber Of Commerce member
ship inner will be served in the Mlrket
auditorium promptly IT $40 o'clock this
evening. IT Is expected that every one
Of the $50 places provided will be filled.
Hon. W. b. Irvine of the National
Bank OF West Virginia will be the
capable toastmaster DR.. George L.
Lockhart. pastor of the Wheeling Bap-
fist temple, will offer tho invocation.
The music will he directed by Prof.
Elmer Hoelzlc. and Summers orchestra
will play a splendid program.
Headed by nr. John l.. Dickey. the
membership dinner. committee has left
nothing undone To make this the most
successful gathering of the kind ever
attempted by Whccling's commercial
body.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-21
BRYAN TO LECTURE
EVENING OF MAY II
Famous Orator Coming for Warwood
Methodist Church.

Wheeling is to again have the privi-
lege of hearing William jennings Bryan,
the silver tongucd orator" who will
speak in this city at the Market audi
torium Friday evening. May 81, under
the auspices Of the Warwood NJ. +.
church.
Mr.. Bryan needs no introduction to
Wheeling audience. and j. Is needless to
say that the announcement of his COM
ing will be received with more than the
usual interest
The proceeds of the lecture will go 70
the building fund of tho Warwood
NJ. +. church. and this Is the first of a
number of national figures that this
organization will bring to the city. Mr..
Rryan's subject is not yet known, but
that his talk will be of interest is Il
foregonc conclusion. AS we'll as the fact
that he will be GREETED by crowded
house upon his appearance here.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-21
SIXTY YEARS
AGO IN WHEELING
APRIL 40, 1861, TWO COMPANIES OF
LOCAL HOME GUARDS
ORGANIZED.
INTERESTING REMINTSCENCES OF
STIRRING Tines IN HISTORY.
MUSTER ROLL THAT Is WORTHY
OF PRESERVATION.

Piedmont. W. Va. April 20. 1921.
Editor IntcllircnCer:
Sir-Sixty years ago today--April 70
1861. there was organized IN tho CITY OF
Whccling--thrn Nirginia-the Senior
Home Guards OF Wheeling, Virginia,
~ aid in the defense of the Union.
The roster OF tho organization was:
raptain--John List.
FIRST licutenant-Robert Hamilton.
Second lieutcnant--W. NJ. Berryhill.
Third licutonaat---I. II. Williams.
Fourth licutenant-E. Nj. Norton.
First sergeant-J. r. Plant
Second sergcant-B. Higgins
Third scrgeant-John Jones.
Fourth sergcant-James Dig(ram m.
First Corporal--D. Hammond.
Second corporal-Robert Campbell.
Third corporal-Ilorace Grey.
Fourth rOrporal-Bcnjamin Exley.
The captain to preside at all meetings.
George Harris was elected secretary and
treasurer.
All members being above the age Of
fifty years.
Mcmbers-John Jones. Thomas J.
Pannel. William Exley, John List,
Horace Grey. A. NJ. Adams. ". w
blanchard. Jr., l. II. Williams, William
Flemming. George Harrison, William
Paxton. NJ. Ford. w. Warren. James 9.
Frey George Corson. Jesse LantZ.
Joseph Greer Robert Campbell, Henry
Echols. william Hubbard. James Ross.
John Parker. John Harris. l.: Munnisfar.
William Ming Nicoll, Isaiah Cooper.
Thomas Greer, II. Brockett. Isaac Ches-
ley. John &. Wood. Robert Higgins.
James McCill. T.. Rooney benjamin En-
ley. John CharnoCk Sr. |. VI. Humphrey,
r. Hamilton. William g. Greer. bernard
higgins, William Busby, T. w. Bliss. l.,
NJ. Norton, John Mcclure, |. X. Plane
ton, David Hammond. Robert Morris,
James Mckee. John McF'crran, J. w
futile. John McFarrcn. William Hep
burn. David Delo. y. G. Bates and W. NJ
Berryhill.
There was also another company or
ganized al the same time, called the
Henry Clay Guards"
Mr.. Thomas Greer was duly appointed
as sentinel" TO guard the meeting
place.
Col. ]. NJ Bickel was duly appointed
as drill master" and at once COM
menced his line Of duties.
The monthly expenses of the company
were only $40 per month.
The meeting OF May "A, 1851. was Or
dered to be published by the secretary
in The Wheeling Daily Intelligencer.
On May Il, 1861. the oath Of allegiance
was ordered to be administered 10 be
loyal to the United States and 1t was
done in accordance with the wishes Of
the company.
This company became we'll known
afterwards. when ii was commanded by
Captain Robert hamilton and guarded
. the Confederate" prisoners in the old
Atheneum.
AS there is not 4 living soul who was
member OF this company, thought IL
would prove Interesting to many OF their
descendants TO publish above record.
have the original records of the company
in my possession. given 10 me by my
father. the late George Harrison. who
was the secretary and treasurer Of the
Senior Home Guards Of Wheeling, Va
Yours very truly.
J. FORSYTH HARRISON.
IJadnOnt w Va.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-21

New York. April 20.-High rents anu
the scarcity Of apartments and OF en-
ployment have combined to cause a RUSH
Of applications for tent space during the
summer In State and municipal parks
which are thrown open 10 campers here
about. Hundreds of New York families
are planning to eliminate rent bills dur
ing the warm weather. trusting 10 luck
TO obtain homes gain with the coming
Of autumn. More people will pass hte
coming summer under canvas in tho
city and vicinity that ever before 1t be-
came apparent yesterday.
Joseph p. Hennessey. park commas
s6ner in The Bronx, IS being swamrcd
with applications for tent space on
Orchard Beach. city Island. He said
yesterday that 500 requests had already
been received by him. About %25 fam
lilies were accommodated there last year
and the city derived revenue Of SlO'-
600. It is believed the tent colony there
will be double the size OF the one last
summer. There is room for nearly $500
"a mpcrS ON Orchard Reach. STac" on
the waterfront costs $25 for each cent.
although interior space may he obtained
for IS less q season.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-21
SIMMER CAMPERS IN RUSH
FOR TENT SPACE IN PARKS
High Rents High Living pe Increasing Thousands to
Live Under Canvas Stable and City Land Along Hudson

1t Was said at the office Of the Inter
state Park Commission at 90 Wall street
yesterday that applications for camping
permits were pouring in and that the
coming season gave indications of
breaking all records. The camping
space nearest the city is at Twum0ley'S
Landing. on the western hank OF the
Hudson River. nearly opposite the Ion-
kerS ferry. Last season the camp sites
there were given over 10 various orEani-
ZatinnS. but this summer individual and
family permits will hc issued.
Two mile and Il half north OF
Twomhley's Landing tho commission
has extensive camping grounds near A.
pine y. j. There is an abundance OF
water near both sites. For s. week
one may erect and live in 4 tent not
larger that 10 by - feet and contain
ing not more than four persons.
The Alpine camping grounds are to b"
divided into four zones this summer, i
was announced yesterday by the COM
mission. One zone will BE- restricted 10
men smother to women and the remain
ing two zones arc 20 be devoted 20
family camping parties.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-21
SUPREME COUNCILS POWER
THE ISSUE

Yam continues to be the pivot around
:, ich the mandate controversy reVoIVes-
AS it noY stands, the question Is not 50
much one relating to this island as 10
the authority Of the supreme council 10
mako decisions on former German ter
ritory without the participation or con-
sent Of the United states.
When the treaty OF Versailles was
framed 1t included a clause by wnich
Germany coded her overseas possessions
10 the Ave principal allied and assoca-
ated powers" which were specined 10 DC
Great Britain. France. Italy, Japan anu
Tho limited States. That clause was
ratified with the rest OF the treaty oy
ALL OF the powers except the Unitso
States, BY that action they oulcraiS
Recognized and confirmed the rights Oh
this country in all matters affecting inc
territories in question. Even II no sucn
mention had been made IN the treaty
our rights as one OF the principals |"
the war existed until and unless We our
selves modified or surrendered 'aeH1'
That we have never done.
In all matters under the treaty IN
which this country had no interest, 1t
WAS perfectly proper for tho supreme
council to proceed without our partici-
patton. But when the council assumed
To disclose, without our consent. %
matter In which we not only had an in
terest. but upon which we had made
reservations, IL was exceeding It's
powers.
japan contends that tho decision or
rho sui me council was valid and final.
The issue is thus clear cut 1t must be
decided by the nsxt meeting Of the allied
council, which will be held in May.
France will be on the side Of the United
States, and Italy will probably recognize
the contention Of this government. The
attitude Of Great Britain has not been
expressed Japan will Of course present
her own case as regards zap. but Will
probably acouiesce in whatever decision
may be reached by the other powers
II IL unfortunate that the mandate
system was ever invented. II is some
thing entirely new in history. Mr.. Wal
son and General SHUTS Of South Africa
were It's sponsors at the peace confer
suce. C1emenceau scoffcd al il and the
Other representatives OF the principal
powcrs regarded it doubtfully. but &C
cepted it because they perceived that
mandates would eventually lead 10 &C
tual ownsrship. 1t would be we'll. Just
while tho question Is UP. to revise this
part OF the treaty entirely abolish man
dates and make the cesston OF the Ger
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-21
OPERATE BUS FOR
NORMAL STUDENTS
Better Accommodations Arranged fol
Comfort Of State Students.

One Of the most serious handlcapa
with which the students Of West Lib
erty Normal school have been confront.
cd has been removed since tho state has
purcha sed A large REQ bus Of modern
equipment. to be operated between this
city and the Normal school town.
The bus has a capacity Of twenty
pa ssengers and is painted an olive
green. 1t will make trips between the
two places every Friday and Sunday
which will be a great accommodation
TO all the students. The bus will have
it's headquarters at the Y. W. c. A.
building. and will leave that place at
4:3O n. m on Fridays and Sundays. 1t
will also make other trips during the
week which are necessary.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-21
DIED FROM INJURIES

Special Dispatch to The InteliiGenccr
East Liverpool. OHIO. Apr. 70 .ean-
der Lambert. 90. labor"r of Elizabeth
Ia. who was internally injured when
drawn into the machinery while oiinE
an engine on the Ohio river tug boat T
J. Kennedy Saturday. died in hospital
here today. The accident occurred
while ;he boat WAS nearing Smiths
FArry rennsy irania.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-21
HorEp RAnu1 DEAD.

New York, April 2u.-News of tie
death in Holland, of A. A. H. Boissevain!
who founded a New York banking firm
bearing his name. was received here to-
day. He was prominently associated
several years ago with the financing oil
number Of railroads in this hemis-
phcre. including the Canadian Pacific
and Norfolk & Western.