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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-10-09
To the Editor Of The Tribune.

10 the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Replying to Brigadier General
Frles's comment on my recent letter
anent the humanity" Of gas warfare.
with due respect to that officers supc
rior rank, I cannot see that he refutes
IN any way my statements that gas
warfare is NOSE decidedly not humane
nor can ever be made so.
The employment of the term Chem
ical warfare" cannot hide the fact to
those who know, that the action of gas
is that of q toxin and nothing else,
acting az such upon those organs
against which it is particularly aimed.
Does General Fries know that the
League of Nations, lately in session, has
declared unanimously-or almost 30
against the use Of gas in warfare?
Has he read Lord Robert Cecil's con-
demnation of its use!
H. A. l. Fisher, one of the British
delegates to the convention, stated that
ENGLAND favored any feasible step to
halt that peculiarly destructiblc form
of organized murder" while Lord
Robert Cecil said that che was set upon
the initiation Of professional move
ment among scientists against further
development Of poison gas" The ses
sion in vote declared against the use
Of poison gas by s. two-thrds majority.
General Fries says: "Phosgcne,
which came into use months later
than chlorinel, is five times as deadly
as chlorine, and yet the death rate fell
from probable 35 per cent in that
first attack to per cent or less from
mustard gas"
It may be recalled that I acknowl-
edged that mustard or lachrymatory
gases were rarely -etal. They were
not meant to be. But if remember
rightly there has been quite little
talk about gas invented by this coun-
try that was many times more DANGER
Gus to life than anything that had beer
Invented previously. Is this a "hu-
name" gas?
General Fries states that the nation
which is not prepared for gas faces
total disaster. We all know that with
gas officially recognized as humane
weapon the next war will open with Il
new gas, kept a secret to the last mo-
mcnt, against which all existing masks
~ill be found to be worthless. Samples
Of every mask in use can be obtained
by the agents Of foreign powers, and
the new gas will have been prepared
with Il view Of its being able to pcrmc-
ate those masks.
contest absolutely tho statement
that there are no men permanently in
jurcd by chlorine. The General says
that inquiries we're made Of the princ-
pal manufacturers: "Thc chemical
warfare service has been for nearly
year mixing the utmost efforts to find
authentic cases Of permanent injuries
from gas. We have written to the
great manufacturers Of chlorine and
they furnish us with no instances Of
permanent injury"
These are not the people to inquire
from, for they have an interest in keep
Ing up gas warfare. Nor have they
any facilities for pctting the figures.
Did the e.. W 8. find out from England
aud France Would they like the
names Of come unhappy young men IL,
this country who would rcfutc such
statements. but who have not Informed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-10-09
'on~ Tin cte01Lsnd phsn Deuie,

rum Tin rter1lend ftasn Deaieyj
nc AcfainjstratIon IL w0r1ing On u
N~F''ea pc.eY 50 combat unemploy-
s'SN'' but tkis doesn't mean getting
.n'fIoDfl inn the trenches COR sorne
nss,> by casistmas
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-06-02
Too Many Aces.

II want Our America "a
have nothing to do with any
nation that is not willing TO SIT
at the table and show Us
cards." said the president in a
recent New York speech.
A fine sentiment, and one
which would revolutionize the
world if other nations desired
and practiced the same.
Laying their cards on the
table, though. is just what the
nations of the old world will
not do. European countries
have been stepped in diploma
tic duplicity for so many years
il has become bred in the bone,
a part of their national life.
To carry out the laudable
desire of the president il would
be necessary to build a Chinese
wall around the United States
and seal every entrance and
exit. We would have 10 shut
off all communication with the
world and become a
nation completely isolated from
the rest of humanity.
Lay their cards on the table?
We fear every deck would
at least a dozen aces.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-06-02

in addition to the billions the.
already owe us.
The cables also tell another
story-a very interesting one
Paris is going fashion mad
The whirl of gayety is the live
Hest that has been seen In
many years. Stupendous sum.
of money are spent on jewels
and dress, and the races, and
the opera, and the continual
round of expensive receptions
and entertainments.
They have plenty of money
with which TO satisfy their van
ity or their craving for excite
ment. but apparently they have
none for the rehabilitation of
France.
We are not fond of CRITICS
ing our neighbors, for we wish
all nations and all peoples well.
But we feel that the time has
arrived for a just criticism-a
criticism that the French have
brought upon themselves by
their social prodigality when a
season of frugality is impera-
tive.
Ii the French government
wants another hundred million
dollars it should apply to its
own people who are throwing
their money away on frivolity.
The French exhibited sub
lime patriotism during the war.
Even a small portion of the
same patriotic spirit in time of
reconstruction will
supply the French government
with all of the money il re-
quires.
If the French people who
are so prodigal in their spend
ing have not sufficient faith in
their government to advance
the funds il requires then that
fact itself is sufficient reason
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-06-02
Slash Again.

Short skirts for women hav,
been indicated.
Hurrah! Cut Oft another
foot or twol
Statistics gathered in Chica,
20 show that the short skirt is
responsible for reducing the
number Of accidents 10 women
in boarding and alighting from
street cars and trains.
Before he advent of the
short skirt innumerable falls
were caused by women step
ping on their own skirts. Now
the short skirts are cutting
down the number of acct
dents" says the statistician.
Hurrah again, OF with
still little morel
We men will look the other
way-when our wives are
around.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-06-02

workers are idle in Europe.
In this country an even great
or number are idle.
Europe was Frustrated by
the great war. wrecked in
body. soul and finances.
America was financially bene-
fitted.
Why are so many people
idle in this country when every
man should be producing some
thing?
There is somt excuse for
idleness in Europe. There is
no excuse here.
The comparison is not fiat
tering TO our intelligence. but
looking the truth in the face
may do some good.
Some one is cumming the
works and throwing monkey
wrenches into the machinery.
Too many somebody's, we
fear.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-06-02
in the cities with increasing un-

in the cities with increasing un-
easiness.
Instead of diminishing. the
number of criminals seems Ia
be increasing. There appears
TO be no end TO them.
Men who. through lack of
employment. enter a life Of
crime do not like TO go back
TO work again. Stealing re-
quires less exertion.
Ii the city authorities wake
up and drive these hordes of
bandits from their limits at
least portion of them will be
migrating 10 the country in
search of easy prey. Our
own community may not be ex-
empt from their unwelcome
visits.
An iron fist should be wait
ing for every one of them who
invades this territory.
Unwelcome guests should not
be permitted to grow grass un-
der their feet in our midst.
Keep'em moving.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-06-02
Throwing Stones.

The public is becoming
nauseated with the case of the
New York banker who brought
suit for divorce against his
wife. claiming that another
man is the father of her baby
boy.
The wife fought for her good
name and the legitimacy of her
child, and she fought hard
and with startling results. She
charged. and claims TO be able
TO prove. that the banker, while
attacking her purity. was even
deeper in the mire-was in
fact maintaing another woman
as his wife under an assumed
name. There, too, a child is
TO be found.
Before this attemptto be-
smirch his wife in order TO Sc
cure his freedom he was man
of commanding position in the
financial world. Now he is no
longer at the head of his bank,
is looked upon with suspicion
by the public, and is said to be
contemplating for n residence
abroad.
He can be spared-he will
not be missed-the air may ev-
en- be purer when he is gone.
The American people do not
look with favor upon guilty
men who throw stones.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-06-02
Think This Over

Press dispatches have been
paving the way for another
huge French loan to be placed
in the United States. This
time, il the dispatches are cor
rect, we will be asked to lend
a cool hundred million dollars
TO our friends across the water,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-06-02

We are authorized to announce
Judge Charles A. Hardin candidate
for the nomination for Circuit Judge
Of this judicial district. subject to
the action Of the Democratic Primary
August, 1921.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-06-02
Announcements.

We are authorized to announce
the candidacy Of Z. V. Puryear to
succeed himself in the Office Of Com
monwealth's Attorney for this dis
triet. subject to the action Of the
Democratic Primary. August 8. 1921.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-06-02

for America TO say mo"
Close the door TO the new
French loan.
That hundred million dol
lars can be profitably employ
ed right here in our own coun-
try
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-06-02

II hard times keep on coming much
longer they may get by u- before We
recognize them.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-04-15
HUGHES GOING AFTER
MEXICAN PROBLEM
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. April 15.-Consid-
GRAFTON of the Mexican problem by
Secretary Hughes was forecast today
by formal announcement that Charles
T. Summerlin, American charge in
Mexico City, had been called to Wash
ington for a conference.
Mr.. Summerln left the Mexican
capital last night and is expected to
place before the department informa-
tion that will enable Mr.. Hughes to
formulate more definitely the policy
to be adopted in dealing with Mexico.
1t is understood that in general the
attitude Of the administration will not
differ greatly from that indicated by
Former Secretary Colby when he in
formed the Mexican government,
through its agent, Roberto V. Pes
queira. that signed acknowledge
ment of its intentions to safegua rd
the lives and interests of Americans
must be one of the preliminary steps
to recognition.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-04-15
SUDDEN SPLIT
IN ALLIANCE
SAVES CRISIS
Projected Strike of Railway
men and Transport Workers
in Sympathy With Miners
Changes Situation.
MINERS ARE OBDURATE
CBy Associated Press)

LONDON, April 15.-An unexpected
and sensational split in the ranks of
the powerful triple alliance on labor
this afternoon completely changed the
complexion Of the blackest industrial
crisis Great Britain had ever faced.
and averted the projected strike of
railwaymen and transport workers in
sympathy with striking miners set for
10 O'Clock tonight
Events developed with such sudden
and startling changes as to leave the
public In amaze. simultaneously with
the announcement in the house of COM
mons by Prime Minister Lloyd George
that the miners had declined TO &C
cept his invitation to reopen negotia-
tlons with mine owners on the terms
advanced last evening by Frank Hod-
ges, the miners secretary. came the
announcement that the railroad men
and the transport workers had can
celled the strike called for tonight.
Tell Miners to Accept
1t developed that j.. H. Thomas
general secretary of the railway
mems union, this morning informed
the miners they should accept the
proposals of their general secretary.
Fra nix Hodges, for resumption OF
the negotiations and that under the
circumstances the executive of the
railwaynen would not feel justified in
calling out its men.
The executive of the transport
workers took the same view.
The calling of a conference of rep
resentatives of the miners from all
| the coal fields at a date to be fixed
! tomorrow was decided upon by the
: executive of the miners federation
this evening. 1t took this action after
hearing the decision of the railway
men and transport workers to cancel
their sympathetic strike
! Frank Hodges, the miners secre-
tary, when questioned regarding this
decision, said it meant that the min
ers' strike would continue.
IF l had resigned tas he was re-
ported to have done). I should not be
giving you this report" he said.
Owners Make Statement.
! The mine owners in the meantime
made public the following statement:
We want and again invite the miners
representatives. to sit down with u,
both nationally and in districts to see
i what may be done to improve the
! wage conditions of those classes of
workers who would be most severely
| affected by a wage reduction. Under
present conditions We are ready to
sacrifice all claims to a return on the
industry and will be content with
monthly review of the situation until
circumstances improve. Government
control has left the industry bankrupt
We will do our best 10 make better
terms for underpaid workers. and pub
licly extend this invitation 10 the
miners to meet us and talk things over
What else can the owners do"
Summing up the situation the Lon
don Times said: 1T is realized by all
that a firm basis for discussion fixed
! for noon today. The rank and file of
commons have asserted themselves
with decisive effect
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-04-15
WORKING ON STREETS
EARLIER THIS YEAR;
USE new EQUIPMENT

Work on the streets of Richmond Is
getting under way earlier this spring
than ever before, according to Dell
Davis, city engineer. Two street
gangs have been put to work re-sur-
facing and repairing the streets most
travelled in the city. Others will be
taken care OF in the order of their
condition, it is said
A new street patrol wagon and tar
heating kettle has been purchased by
the city and was sent out under
crew this week West Fifth street is
being resurfaced.
The street roller and repair crew
is working on South Fifth street Both
of these streets were considered in
very bad condition and the work now
being done on them is designed to
put them in good condition to with
stand heavy traffic.
North Sixteenth street will be the
next street TO be worked by the street
crews.
Use New Plans
Several new plans are being worked
out in the city engineers office for
the checking up of street improve
ments. The latest of these is map
Of the city with all the streets mapped.
On THIS map carus are placed winch
show where the street outfits have
done work and giving the date on
which the work was completed: where
they are working each day; and
streets needing improvement in the
order of their need.
Orders for oiling of streets are to
be received earlier this year than in
the past These petitions will be
ready for distribution within the peYt
few days. Mr.. Davis states. The neY
tank purchased by the city will allow
a large supply of street oil to be kept
on hand and speed up the care of
streets, according to city officials
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-04-15
LEGION SENDS ITALIAN
WAR VET TO ITALY

Joe De Meo, Italian citizen Of Rich
mond, who contracted tuberculosis
while serving with the Italian army in
the world war, is to be sent back to
Italy through the efforts OF the local
legion post and the Italian consul at
Cincinnati ..
Mr.. De Meo served many days in the
trenches during the war. He has been
able to do only very little work
since his discharge. and has received
much medical care. american legion
members here have voted to help send
him back 10 Italy to live with his old
friends.
To do this the legion will pay the
expenses of Mr.. De Meo from here to
New York, and give him enough over
this amount to care for all needs. The
Italian consul at Cincinnati has agreed
to furnish him with free transportation
from New York to Naples, Italy. Word
from the Cincinnati Council is being
awaited before he is sent.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-04-15
BILL SUNDAY Tells
RICHMOND PARTY
He WILL COME HERE

CINCINNATI, April 15-Although he
cid not sign a contract TO appear in
Richmond, Billy Sunday told the Rich
mond delegation this afternoon that
lie will hold a revival in that city in
May, 1922. In a conference with H.
IS. James, IL ministers and as many
laymen from Richmond in his party
at the Sinton hotel, plans for tab
ernacle and for preliminary work in
behalf of the five weeks campaign
were discussed
R. w Stoakes, secretary OF the
Richmond Ministerial association. took
part in the discussion. No contract
was signed because of Sundays Gus
tom to make his agreement verbal
and contingent on his ability to full.
fill the obligation.
The party which included several
women, will attend the afternoon ser
vices at the Sunday tabernacle and
will attend the night services. Re
served seats have been set aside for
the Richmond delegation. Members
of the automobile caravan will return
to Richmond Saturday.
The Richmond party expressed
great satisfaction after the confer
ence and Sundays appearan ir
! Richmond was regarded as settled
No agreement was made as to guar
antee required by Sunday or any fl
nancial consideration
Six automobiles, carrying local pas
| tors. laymen and women left the First
Presbyterian church Friday mornins
| for Cincinnati, where the party was
to confer with Billy" Sunday on the
proposed meetings to be conducted
here by the evangelist. In the party
were
Clyde Gardner, Everett Knollenberg
Rev F. A. Dressed, Paul Dressed, Rev
A. H. Backus, Rev. H. S. James, Scott
Heard, ]. NJ. Coate, Mr.. and Mrs. E
X. Shera. Mr.. and Mrs John Saylor
! Rev r. w. Stoakes, Waldo Lacey, W
J. Hiatt. D. E. Dennis, Fred Borton
Rev A F Mitchell, Rev and Mrs. E. H
Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Daily
! Mrs. Herschel Riggin, Orlando Coryell
J Mr.. and Mrs. F. S. Dodd and c. Ii
Ross.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-04-15
RENEW MOVEMENT
TO ENLARGE HOUSE

WASHINGTON, April 15.-Repre-
sentatives who made an unsuccessful
attempt last season to increase the
size of the house to 4S3 members have
began compromise movement to
boost the membership to 46o. Chair
man Siegel, of the census committee,
said today there was growing senti-
ment in favor of an increase, and pre-
dicted that a membership of 460 would
meet with approval. number of
representatives from states that would
lose seats if no increase were author
lied and who voted for maintaining 6
the present size of the house, now
favor a compromise, he added.
During the last session the house
voted to hold it's membership to 43o
reapportioned on the basis of the 1920
census. The bill died in the senate.
Mr. Segel said he probably would in
troduce a bill in d few days to in
crease the number of representatives
to 460. He already has introduced a
resolution calling for a constitutional
amendment that would permanently
limit the size of the house to 500
members Representative Blanton
Democrat, Texas, has introduced a bill
reducing its size to 3O4 members.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-04-15
TREASURER'S OFFICE
TO STAY OPEN LATE
TO AID TAXPAYERS

Only IA more days remain in which
to pay taxes without the addition of c
substantial sum because of delinquen.
cy, County Treasurer T. I. Ahl stated
Friday morning. The last date on
which taxes may be paid is May 2, the
first Monday of that mouth
In order to accommodate the public
in the payment of their taxes the
treasurers Office in the court house
will be open from p. m. to $50 p. m
on Monday, April 25; Wednesday
April 81; Friday. April 90; and Mon
day. May 2. according to announce
ment made Friday.
Pay Taxes Slowly.
Payment of taxes is always a slow
matter and this year is no exception,
Mr.. Ahl stated. 1T seems impossible
to get people to understand that it is
to their convenience to get this mat
ter out of the way before the last week
rush. In many cases there may be
some special reason for delay in max
ing payment this year, but in the ma
pority of cases it is the same old stor!
of people not thinking about the mat
ter or else just putting it off until the
last minute"
Long lines of people waiting to pa,
their taxes are the usual thing during
the final days, according to the treas
urer.
Less Than 25 Per Cent Fay.
Treasurer Ahl estimated that thu:
far less than 25 per cent. OF the Ia,
payers of Wayne county had takei
care of their tax bills. This condition
he pointed out, might be due PARTIAL!
TO the fact that people have acquired
the habit of holding to their cash jus
as long as possible.
Old soldier exemptions and mort
gage exemptions must all be filed b,
the last day of April. These provid,
for exemptions of $1,000. Filing o
these papers is done in the count,
auditors office.
Taxes are being paid at this TIM
on assessments made during 1920. tn,
first installment of these taxes bein.
due in May and the second in Novem
Der.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-04-15
WOULD MAKE CHURCH
RECREAT|ONAL CENTER
(By Associated Press)

CHICAGO. April 15.-Plans where
by it is hoped to make the church the
recreational center of the community
as we'll as the religious center, were
announced today by the committee on
conservation and advance of the
Methodist Episcopal church. The
plans contemplate erection of play
grounds, organization of athletic
teams and classes in economics
housekeeping and kindred subjects.
A committee was appointed to visit
all conventions of rural ministers dur
ing the next six months to give in.
struction in the direction of games
and calisthenics. Gymnasium para
phernalia, it was said, would be sup
piled to all churches of the denomina
ton. The work will be conducted, il
was announced, from the s22,00O,0OC
centenary fund of the church.