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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-31
American Commission Reports
that Imperial Forces Are
Breaking Standards
IRISH ARE CRITICIZED ~ ~
FOR ASSASSINATIONS
Difficulties in Ireland l. Are
Summed Up By Fact that
Troops Were Sent
(By United Press)

Washington, March 31.-The. peo-
pie of Ireland are "at the mercy OF
imperial British forces which are act
ing contrary to all law and all stand
ards Of human conduct, = the Ameri-
can commission on conditions in Ire
land declared in it's report, made pub
lie today. ,c.a,.y -, ,t..,..s.>a
1, The report, including much Of the
Testimony elected at hearings here
last winter, criticized the British pol
icy of force. The Irish were criti-
cized for what the committee called
"assassinations," but which the Irish
witnesses termed Executions"
The difficulties in Ireland, it was
declared, are summed up in the fact
that the British have sent troops to
occupy the island. The Irish, resent
ing occupation, were said to have in
stituted ambushes to obtain arms and
to have executed" British officers,
which in turn provoked reprsials.
The commission, an offshoot of the
COMMITTEE Of 100," called into being
by the publication "The Nation" con-
sisted of l.. Holingsworth Wood,
New York lawyer; Frederic G. Howe,
former commissioner Of immigration
in New York; Jane Adams, social
worker and head of Hull House in
Chicago; James H. Maurer, president
of the Pennsylvania state federation
of labor; Major Oliver P. Newman,
former president Of the board OF, com
missioners of Washington, D. c.;
Senator George w. Norris of Nebras-
ka; Rev. Norman Thomas, Presbyteri-
an minister and editor Of "The World
Tomorrow" and Senator David /.
Walsh, Massachusetts. "a ii -
1t heard many witnesses. 1t adj
mits that most of. these were pro-
Irish, but states it endeavored to OBJ
tain the British view from RESPONSE
Bile officials. 1t deserved to visit Ire
land for first hand view of affairs,
but did not press the project when
the British embassy here refused to
wise passports. 49,.
A section Of the report was devoted
to "the policy Of assassination" It
stated that the assassination of men,
bers of the British forces began in
1919, has continued and still con-
tinues, evidently being the work of
"a nationwide organization with a
very perfect secret service and with
disciplined men to execute its orders.
Under these circumstances it would
appear that the imperial authorities
are not free from responsibility for
the failure to take proper precau-
tons" !,
The policy is regretable, it was
stated, besides being ian unreliable
method of removing specific GRIMM.
ais" The policy is earnestly de-
preciated." -
Much of the report is given to ac-
tual testimony before the commits
sion.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-31
FARM CROPS LEADING i
IN DECLINE OF PRICES
Agricultural Products Only rs
Per Cent Above 1914 Level,
Farm Bureau Finds


/ St. Paul, March 31.-When. Or
ganization of the United States Grain
Growers, Inc, the nationwide CO.
operative farmers agency proposed
by the Commute Of Seventeen, is be-
gun in Minnesota, it will have behind
it the full strength of the Minnesota
Farm Bureau federation, its officers
said today. ~" r" r..
I Decision to work for the establish
ment of the national sales agency,
with export and finance corporations,
as outlined by the committee, was
reached at farm bureau convention
following. the state ratification con-
vention here last week. 81. ....
Five farm organizations partici-,
pated in the convention, and voted
unanimously to approve the grain
marketing plan as presented by
members Of the Committee of Seven
teen who attended the Minnesota
meeting. $50. ..-.,....:
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WORLD NOW PRODUCES
MORE BUT TRADES LESS
s 40 - = .sSTA'sf 'Ff-Tt.G
Survey of Government Reports
From All Countries Shows e.
So Business Il Low
(By United Press,

Washington, March 81. TT h e
world is producing more butztrading
less than ever before, a survey Of
government reports from all coun-
tries discloses. The business baro-
meter is low in every land, this in
formation revealed. i4y,-Azaax$s..
i AT the same time agricultural ba-
sic wealth is high, products and pros
poets fine with the exception of Rus
STA, sections of central Europe and
the Drought regions of Asia.
For that reason government offici-
ais who watch world business con-
ditions are optimistic. When trans
portation and credit are correct
world business will swing into shape,
they say. That will take. time and
trouble but it will be done.
1t is the first time world overpro-
duction has brought about world
business depression, said Herbert
Hoover, secretary of commerce. Both
exports and imports of England and
the United States show a decrease as
do those of virtually every country
in current reports, although the same
surveys show additions to raw mater
ial products.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-31
SECOND SERIES OF LAND
CLEARING MEETINGS SET
All Farmers Interested Urged
to Attend Meeting Nearest
Their Own Home

Meetings in the interest Of the Bel
trami county land clearing campaign
will be held by A. w. Stone and D.
C. Dvoracek, campaign manager and
county agent respectively, during the
coming week at the following points
Monday, April a, Turtle River; Tues
day, April S, Pinewood; Wednesday,
April 6, executive board meeting at
Bemidji: Thursday, April Z, Nebish
Friday, April 8, Rosby, and Saturday,
April 8, Hines.
The campaign manager is very
anxious that every farmer interested
in the land clearing campaign be
present at the meeting nearest his
home. Matters pertaining to the or
dering of dynamite and the work of
organizing the campaign will be TAX
en- up in detail at the meetings.
Orders for dynamite must be sent
in SO that they can be placed by
April 10, in order to be included with
the order being sent in by the secre-
tary Of the association at that time.
The prices quoted for the dynamite
are wholesale prices and are as fol
lows: 20 per cent at $3.50; 80 per
cent at $16.50; 40 per cent at $3.50;
caps, $1.55 per 100; fuse, 70 cents
per 100 feet. Cars for the various
points will arrive about April Is, and
it is therefore very essential that ali
orders reach Secretary A. A. War
field, Bemidji, not later than April 10.
1t is expected that a big booster
meeting will be held in Bemidji in
the course Of the next ten days OF
two weeks, the date Of which cannot
be announced definitely at present.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-31
VIVIAN SAYS FRANCE
INTENDS TO PAY DEBTS
iRy limited Pressl

Paris, March 31.-Rene Viviani, in
conversation with President Harding
yesterday, declared France intends to
honor her debts, according to the
Washington correspondents of Wash
ington newspapers authorization.
Dispatches said Viviani told the pre-
sident that France would pay her
debts and that all she asked was a
trial to strengthen her financial stu
alton.
The dispatches said Viviani plead
ed for American participation in the
League of Nations and assured the
president that members OF ahe league
appear to be agreed in the demand
for adjustment OF article 10,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-31
First Minnesota Relief Gift
Leaves for Coast, 80 More
Cars Leave Soon
80 CARLOADS OF GRAIN
OFFERED BY Is BUREAUS
Farm Federation Appeals to
Ministers to Help Fight
Famine Abroad

St. Paul, March 31.-More than
1000 lives will be saved by the far
mers of Minnesota on the basis OF re-
lief corn pledges already received by
the Minnesota Farm Bureau fedora
ton from it's county organizations.
Offers from 16 county farm bureaus
aggregating nearly 80 carloads of
corn already have come in, and Is
more counties are at work to increase
the states shipments, federation
officers announced today. The first
Minnesota corn donated by farmers
in the nationwide famine relief
movement launched by the American
Farm Bureau federation is already
on the way to Europe. Nicollet and
Big Stone county farmers were the
first in the state to get their gift
corn loaded into cars furnished free
by the railroads.
The. 16 counties which already
have reported their relief drives well
under way will probably contribute
10000 bushels, the state federation
estimates. .t,. .~. .. ..-,
Pipestone county leads the state in
the size of it's offer. The county bu-
AVdu CuciS 10 pldlluINS, " iUdu SlA
carloads. The Stearns county farm
bureau has set out to raise $500 in
cash to buy corn in some other coun-
" with surplus CROP and Meeker
county also is considering collecting
cash. Blue Earth's bureau has sent
out call to every farmer to give
five bushels; Lyon county expects to
ship three cars; Martin county plans
to load two more; LIE Sueur county
expects two. .~.%'
The corn relief appeal will be car
ried to- thousands OF Minnesotans
from the pulpit within the next two
weeks. The state federation today
sent out a call to every county bu-
reau in the state to urge every min
lister in the county to tell his congre-
cation how Minnesota farmers are
saving lives in famine zones of Eu-
rope, Asia Minor and China. Mobiles
county was the first to appeal to it's
ministers to call on their followers
to help swell that county's gifts on
three countrywide corn relief days"
March 81 and April l and 2.
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$40 SENT 1000 MILES /.
To- HELP LYON BUREAU

Owners Of farm lands are placing
a cash value on the fight of the farm
bureaus against the Nolan bill, which
would levy a one per cent tax on all
land holdings valued at more than
$4,000. Mrs. Mary Kimball, whose
home is in California, owns a farm
in Lyon county, Minnesota. She read
in a newspaper an account Of the
farm bureau fight against the bill,
and an argument against it, written
by Charles Carlson, chairman of the
Lyon county farm bureau legislative
committee. The next thing she. did
was to send check for $40 to Mar
shall, Minnesota, for membership in
the Lyon county bureau and the
Minnesota Farm Bureau federation.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-31
RECALL HEC1T TON FOR
NORTH DAKOTA FAVORED
(By. United Press)

b Devils Lake, N. D., March 31.----
In all probabilities the conference in
session here today will decide that a
recall election be held in November
to recall nonpartisan state officials
with the exception of members of the
supreme court. 49, &*
This became apparent at the ses-
sion last night when most Of the
speakers were strong in favor of the
recall. The applause that was re-
ceived proved that the majority of
the delegates favored that move. A
recall vote may be taken early this
afternoon.
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(By United ; Press)s


New York, March 81. written for
the United Press by ]. w. T. Mason.)
German monarchists are behind
the plot to restore King Karl to the
Hun garian throne as the possibility
of restoring the Hohenzollerns in
Germany. Hohenzollern loyalists in
Berlin have been in touch with Hun
garian monarchists for some time and
there is every reason to believe they
have made preparations to finance
the coup by the Hapsburgs which
has been a revival of militaristic feel
ing in Europe, ever since the Greek
people voted to return King Con-
stantine to his throne Germany
especially has been planning on using
these reactionary developments from
the time Constantine arrived in Ath-
ems. ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-31
new ARMORY NEARLY
READY FOR OPENING
Recruiting Committee at Work
to Build Up Company K to
Required Strength

The interior of the new armory is
rapidly nearing completion. /" Hard
wood floors are being laid and the
interior finish is practically all in
place. It is hoped that the formal
opening may be held sometime in the
month Of April orsearly in May.
Inquiry as to the various uses for
which the armory may be available
and the terms thereof elected the in
formation that it will be in charge
of q manager with whom all arrange
ments must be made. Wilbur Lycan
has been appointed manager and
will be the party through whom all
negotiations will be conducted in ar
ranging for the use of the building.
For community meetings or meet
ing of public nature, sponsored by
a responsible organization, the ar
mory will be available without charge
on such dates as may be arranged
with the manager. For meetings
where admission is charged, a rental
of $75 per night for the use of the
main assembly room and 500 if the
dining room downstairs is also used.
s There will be q number of nights
set aside each week for regular use
Of the armory by the military organi-
cations. One night each week will be
taken by the national guard, one
night by the naval militia and one
night by the Boy and Girl Scouts.
One afternoon each weelc will be
available FOR business or profession
al mems athletic Organization. The
organization win include men who
are not eligible for enlistment. There
will also be evenings set aside for So
cial activities Of the military crgani-
cations.
"A recruiting committee has been
appointed to recruit up to full
strength the national guard company.
A. number Of the company were en-
listed for only one year, which term
expired in February. Since that
time, however, quite number whose
term expired then have signed up for
another term and the work of re-
cruiting is progressing. There are
a number Of younger men who are
now eligible for enlistment in the
guard and it is expected sufficient of
these will be secured to make up the
complete company.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-31
FARM BUREA b B,Al CKlNC
GRAIN SALES AGENCY
Federation Delegates Vote to
Work for Establishment Of
Cooperative Plan

st. Paul, March 31.Prices Of
farm products have fallen SO rapidly
that they were only Is per cent
higher now than they were in 1914,
before the opening OF the world war,
according to figures compiled by the
farm bureaus OF the United States.
The figures, announced today by
the Minnesota Farm Bureau feder-
alton, are based on statistics pre-
pred by the Bureau of Labor Sta
tistics., They are based on prices rs,
February %. They show that WHY
farm products bring the producer
only "a per cent more than they did
in 1914, the average price of all
commodities is 81 per cent higher
than In 1914. Ess s:s5s:45 1es sss
In comparison with the farm crops
metals and metal products are IS
per cent above. the pre-war prices;
chemicals and drugs are Is per cent
higher; clothing, 102 per cent; fuel
and lighting, 127 per cent building
materials, 129 per cent; and house
furnishing goods, $50 per cent.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-31
MINNEAPOLIS NEWSPAPER
EDITOR WORKS IN CHINA
(By United Press)

Minneapolis, March 31.--Awed by
the horrible conditions existing in
the famine districts of China, Ray G..
Marshall, Minneapolis newspaper
man, has given up tour Of the Far
East and has devoted all his attention
to assisting in the relief of the starv-
ing Chinese, according to word re-
ceived here today. :
Marshall was formerly city editor
of the Journal and started his trip
early in the winter. When he
reached China, he Cancelled all his
plans and settled down in Picking to
assist in the relief work.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-31
(By. United Press)

Paris, March 81 LII ormer lEmper-
or Karl, stalking everything on des-
perate efforts to regain the throne,
today seized control Of western Hun
gary according to dispatches from
Vienna. The Vienna dispatches,
clearing advices> to the ;Volks lei
tung,5 said the army in west Hun
gary had gone over, to Karl and that
the populace was rallying. to his sup
port. Karl was reported toe& have
sent an ultimatum to the Hungarian
government at Budapest demanding
abdication Of Admiral Horthy, the re-
gent. EmissariesN sent by Morthy to
negotiate with Karl Joined the form
er emperor.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-31
HIGH SCHOOL RUINS ARE
BEING RAPIDLY TORN DOWN

Splendid progress is being made by
Contractor Tom Smart in tearing
down and moving the ruins Of the
high school. Already more than half
of the structure has been removed.
The whole brick are being piled up
and it is understood that what lis not
needed for the construction Of u ga
rage will be sold. The broken brick
and tile have been purchased by the
Minneapolis, Red Lake and Manitoba
railway and are being used for filling
purposes.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-31
Former Emperor Proclains
Self Military Dictator and
May March on Budapest n
AUSTRIA WILL RESIST
HIS RETURN 70 THRONE
Jugo Slavia Has Modified
5000 Sol der. Ready to
Invade Hungary IS
(By United Press)

10y 4Cooy
Vienna, Austria, March 31.-For-
mer Emperor Karl announced today
he Isl resolved to mount the throne,
according to advises received today
from the headquarters at sS5teina-
manger. Premier Meyer of Austria
convoked parliament to meet tomor-
row and declared that Austria was
opposed to Karl,s return. He as
sures the allies that Austria will re-
sist him. y 1s ss Il 81
Karl, according to dispatches from
Steinamanger, appointed Count Sig
raw governor Of West Hungary and
General Lehar commander Of The 10y
alist forces. The Hungarian parlia-
ment has been summoned to meet
tom orroW. The parliament has the
the regency shall be retained or Karl
returned. N
It's first act obably will be to con-
slider the little entente notice that
war will be declared after Karl takes
the throne. The former rules Of the
coup was carefully plotted, according
to evidences uncovered by police to-
day. Officers discovered printed
pamphlets announcing the king has
returned. These were believed to
have been printed some time ago.
Communication with Steinananger
was broken today and Karl's move
tments were mystery. X
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-31
R lE][[ OF CLOTH TIED
TO STRUT WRECKS PLANE
CIV United P pr sal

Minneapolis, March IA piece OF
cloth tied to the strut nearly caus-
ed the death Of Walter s, Olson and
MONTGOMERY Need in a homemade
striplane yesterday. It became en-
tangled in the control pully and the
machine was left helpless, 5000 feet
up. The boys were knocked uncon-
sious when they fell but neither was
seriously hurt. The ma chime, believ-
ed to be the first tri-plane flown in
the northwest, was wrecked. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-31
HARDING LEAVES RAIL ....
SETTLEMENT TO BOARD
(By United Press)

Washington, March 31.-Presi-
dent Harding will leave any immedi-
ate steps in dealing with the railroad
situation to the interstate commerce
committee and the railroad labor
board, it was announced at the White
House today, following a two-hour
conference by the president and
Chairman Clark Of the interstate COM
merce commission and r. r. Barton,
chief of the railroad labor board.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-31
METHODIST CONGREGATION -.
WILL MEET THIS EVENING

an An Informal social will be held at
the Methodist church this evening
for the members of the church and
and their families. The
purpose Of the social is to become
better acquainted with the new MEM
bers and friends Of the church. The
Ladies Aid is preparing lunch for a
large crowd, and all who attend are
assured pleasant evening.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-31
HARDING DECIDES UPON y
SEVERAL APPOINTMENTS

Washington, March 31.-President
Harding has virtually decided upon
three more appointments,#it was un-
derstood today. 1t was indicated that
he would name ex-Congressman
Charles H. Burke of South Dakota
for commissioner of Indian affairs
and Thomas E. Robertson, patent
lawyer Of Chevy Chase, Maryland, as
commissioner Of patents and George
H. Carter of Iowa as public printer
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-31
(By United Pres;sI)

Berlin, March 31.-Formers En-
peror Karl has proclaimed himself
military dictator and may march on
Budapest with monarchist troops, ac-.
cording to Vienna dispatch. II 9th
er dispatches said it was uncertain
that Karl would attempt to carry out
the adventures but would accept an
Invitation to make his home in Spain.
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FARIBAUT ALUMNI ARE
FORMING UNIVERSITY CLUB
fBy United Pressl

Faribault, March 31.-Former
students Of the University OF Mime
sofa, living in Rice county, gathered
here today to form aeUniversity club.
~ e. B. Pierce, secretary of the
General Alumni association, was to
deliver an address. ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-31
ACTING FEDERAL DRY -
AGENT is APPOINTED
nv United Press)

Washington, March 31.-W. Ralph
Stone has been appointed the acting
federal supervising dry agent of the
central department, it was announced
today in the treasury department.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-31
OKLAHOMA HOUSE 10
.st1. |: s! CONSIDER IMPEACHMENT.
(Byt United Press)

Oklahoma City, Olia., March 31.--
The Oklahoma house of representa-
tives today voted. to take up at 10
a. m. Friday the report of its investi-
eating committee recommending the
impeachment of Governor j. H. A..
Robertson for alleged corruption in
his office. - r.
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(By United Press)

Paris, arch 31--Hungarian
troops In west Hungary have Joined
former emperor Karl int4thei estab-
lishment Of a military dictatorship,
according to dispatches from Vienna.
today. r.. 3. ....
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london, March 81. (By Ed l..
Hapsburg peril was re-
Elected in all Europe today. There
were hasty conferences on the at
tempt of Former Emperor Karl to
return to the Hungarian throne. Mill
tary action by an outside measure
was a. possibility of Karl's success.
It was believed to be the signal
for the Wholesale relief of exiles from
Switzerland, perhaps even the return
OF the Hohenzollerns to Germany,
which is now in turmoil. King Con-
stantine's successful appeal to his
people was believed to have brought
about Karl's effort to reinstate HIM
self.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-31
JUVENILE BAND MEETS .;3serI> Ct. CIT
...,.s..% FOR PRACTICE TONIGHT

Director @. o. Riggs Of the 'Juve-
nile band announces that the band
will meet at 1880 this evening at the
band rooms for regular practice. The
Consolidated band will meet Satur--
day forenoon at 8 O'Clock.
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BRITAIN IIREATENED BY .,.
INDUSTRIAL UPHEAVAL

A London. March 31.-Great Britain
was threatened with an industrial up
heaval through triple alliance
strikes. Miners were ordered to
strike tonight when government con-
troll, of the industry is ended and col
liary owners attempt to enforce a
lower scale schedule.
An emergency meeting OF the
TRANSPORTATION workers is called for
Tuesday to consider sympathetic
strike. Railroad workers will meet
Wednesday to discuss action on the
threatened wage cuts.
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