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The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-02-23
PLANS FOR PEACE
Omitted Press.)

ST. AUGUSTINE Feb. - A pro
gram TO bring about speedy peace be-
tween the United States and Germany
VAS virtually decided upon today By
Presidcnt-elect Harding. as follows.
Passage OF the senate and house
Knox resolution or a similar measure
declaring peace.
2-lnforual exchanges between the
United States and the allies and the
United States and Germany to adjust
financial questions relating to peace.
3-Despatch of an American minis
ter Tor the re-establishment OF consu-
lar service OF both countries, negotia.
tions to be conducted by Secretary OF
State Hughes.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-02-23
[altiluS Casino Ir1 Rui11s
Second Coming OF Christ" and
What Shall Do To Be Suved?"
Topics Two Big Sunday MeetinQs

In the parlanee of Ring Lardner's
famous character. You Know Me.
Al. Billy" Sunday. famed evangelist,
Knocked 'er for goal" last evening
al the Auditorium, when he staged a
championship game. Sunday VS.. The
Devil. easily winning the game, slid
ing home with the winning run, fol-
lowing healthy wallop with his
trusty bat, which put the devil in the
shade
Taking for his text the saith verse
OF the 18th chapter of Acts, What
Shall Do to Be Sayed?' Sunday re-
lated the circumstances leading up to
the question. asked by the prison
guard OF Paul and Silas as they lay
in prison. cast there by the angry mob
after they had driven the devil from
the body of an unfortunate girl
Taking his answer from that o.
Paul. Believe in the Lord. Jesus
Christ. and thou shalt be saved" Sun
day adroitly carried his theme
through discourse OF the many ways
in which men and women in every
walk OF life might be saved from sin
and the devil.
The biggest blessing this country
has seen in many day was the wip-
ing out of the hellish saloons" said
Sunday. THE saloons of this coun-
try would have gone to he'll. where
they belong. so years ago if every
man had voted right
Saying you don't believe in the
Bible won't keep you out of hell. II
Paul and Silas had been sitting in a
game of bridge whist when the Lord
called on them in prison they would
Mt have heard the call It's Jesus
Christ or nothing in this old earth
Il have no use for those who do
not use their talegts for the Lord, .
said Sunday And then he told the
touching story of a meeting of IA
nous London literary society, when a
Young woman charmed the noted men
with her voice One old preacher in
the party told the young woman that
he was so pleased with her ability in
singing and playing that he asked that
she give her talents to the work OF
the Lord When the woman lay down
to sleep that night she rolled and
tossed and could not sleep. Finally
she arose and on bended knees wrote
the world loved song. "Just as | Am,
Without One Plea" Charlotte Elliott
| Continued on page 81
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-02-23
THE OLDER THE WISER
EXPERTS TEST SHOWS lNTELLL
GENCE GROWS WITH AGE

tNewspaper Enterprise Associatlon.l
CHICAGO Feb y Are YOU afraid
your brain will be weakened b. old
age? Forget it.
old age does not impair the intelli-
gence.
a mans inte.lgencs often increa ases
after so.
This is according to Or II f. Bee
son. OF Colorado State college who
has been making Intelligence tests iu
homes Tor the aged He found rhat
Older men had better intellee,s than
younger
Women had better iuteIlects taan
men
The ages varied betveeu - and 81
Tropical balsam wood is coming
into use as a substitute for cork in
some capacities.
A contriyance TO pump ash from 3
net to the hold of fishing vessel has
been invented
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-02-23
JAPAN CANNOT DRAG
ENGLAND INTO WAR
WITH UNITED STATES
Omitted Press.)

LONDON. Feb Japan cannot
drag Great Britain iato war with the
United States, Viscoant Grey declared
in speech before the National Lib
eral club here today.
lie regretted he said that Ameri-
cans appeared to know all about the
Anglo-Japanesa treaty of alliance. but
did not seem to recall that they have
an arbitration agreement With Great
Britain which provides that there
shall be a year for consideration OF
airy disagreement before war IS de-
ciared
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-02-23
DODE PASkERT, NOTED
BALL PLAYER, IS HERO
IN A CLEVELAND FIRE
(rhe Associates Press.)

CLEVELAND, Feb. % The heroic
action OF Dode Pasket. Cincinnati in
fielder. saved the lives of FIVE small
children and helped to save ten other
persons in q fire today in store
which swept through the second floor
where three families were sleeping.
Paskert was passing when the FIRE
was discovered. He made three trips
into the burning building, carrying
out five children wrapped in rugs and
his overeoat and directed other mem
bers of the three families TO safety.
Paskert's hands and arms were badly
burned and his face blistered
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-02-23

ACCEPTS
OFFICE
HARDING MAKES PLAN
FOR SPEEDY PEACE
WITH GERMAN NATION

NEW YORK, Feb. 23-Herbsrt
Hoover was formally rendered the
post of secretary of commerce in
the next cabinet and gave Hard
ing, during telephone eonversa-
ton last night, assurances that
his offer would have his earnest
consideration, it was learned by
the international News Service TO.
day.
Hoover did not refuse the sp-
pointment and the president-elect
received the impression that
Hoover probably will become one
cf his cabinet members.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-02-23
co.
BANKRUPT; CLAIMS
TOTAL S60O,00O
cine Associated Press.)

NEW YORK. Feb 23-An inyolun-
taIy petition in bankruptcy was filed
in the federal court here today against
the Lesl3e.Judge company. on behalf
OF three creditors, whose claims total
$500 600
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-02-23
Woula Move Navy TO Paoific
nnternationai News SerVlce.l

WASHINGTON. Feb. q Plans Tor
a gradual transfer Of the center OF 9p-
erations of the United states navy TO
The Pacific coast, is being worked ont
hv tho senate naval affairs committee.
The naval appropriation bill when
will be reported by the committee late
today or tomorrow, will contain sew
eral items leading to that end.
1t is believed the naval appropria-
bin viii be passed by the senate not
later than next Tuesday, unless adYo-
Gates OF disarmament hliousteF
agafast the bill to force the dissrma-
ment prov sions to vote.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-02-23
SUNDAY SIDELINE
SLANG

Throw the rubbish out OF your head
and maybe God can put something
else in it,
On the moment prior to the food
people thought the world was better
when God was ready to turn on the
hose to drown out its sins.
And there are just as big fools to-
day as then, even though you do ride
in automobiles instead of on the back
of an ass-some of you are asses
yourselves.
This is the most God-forsaken.
pleasure seeking, anti-Christ age since
the world began.
Some day this cid world will wake
up and find all OF the good people
gone.
Half of the members of the church
today who profess Christianity have
MT had religious experience.
Some of the present day preachers
are the biggest devils this side of
hell.
Some believe that resurrection will
come through Mother Eddy" rising
frem the grave II Mother Eddy"
rises from the grave before resuree-
ton, III eat pole cat for dinner and
wash 1t down with home brew.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-02-23
PRESIDENT OF
GERMANY SHOT
AT; NO HARM
United Press.,

; BERLIN. Feb. 23,--A shot was ,
; fired at President Ebert's house
; a lew days ago which narrowly
; missed killing a gLardsman. il
. was learned today. Authorities .
; made every effort to keep the in
; eident a secret, The shot ap-
: parently came from the root of
. former State Secretary Kuhl-
. manns across the Wilhelm
. strasse, from Ebert's.
: Guardsmen were rushed to the
; kuhlmann home but found no
. one there, except the porter, who
. declared the shot could not pos
!. sibly come from that residence.
. Newspapers refrained from pub
. fishing the Incident.
Observation-Disclosures.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-02-23

Prominent in county state and ma
tional Republican politics during last
20 years. Member law 1rm Hays &
Hays. Bank director Chairman Re-
publican natioral committee since
1915. Mason. Presbyterian.
Secretary of the Navy.
Edwin DENLY af Detroit. Mich.
Banker and manufacturer. former ser
wee man.
Secretary of interior.
ALERT Bacon Fail. of Three Rivers.
New Mexico. United States senator.
Born Frankfort. Ky. Age SO years.
Educated in country schools. Worked
as farmer. rancher. miner. lawyer.
Served in New Mexico legislature and
as associate justice. New Mexico SUI
preme court. United States senator
since 1912. present term expiring in
1929.
Secretary of Agriculture.
Henry Cantwen Wallace. OF Des
Meiues. Iowa. Editor, and publisher
Born Rock Island H. Age 54 years,
Collegiate education. Farmer and
live stock breeder in Iowa. lSS7i9l.
Editor manager and publisher OF
farm publications. 1893 to present.
Bank director. Member I. S. Live
Stock Industry committee. Secretary
Corn Belt Poducers' association IA
wears. Long Interested in Young
Mems Christian Association. being
member Of international committee
Mason.
Secretary of Commerce.
Herbert Clark Hoover, OF STANFORD
University. California Mining en-
eineer. Born West Branch. Iowa
Aga 46 years University training
wide experience in geological and min
ING enterprises, T. 5. and abroad
Chairman American Relief commit
zee London. 191415. Relief In BEL
giun 1el5-fS. L. 5. Food Administra
t,r 1919. Honored and decorated
hv foreign nations for war services
Received 10 1-2 votes Republican ma
tional convention, for presidentla ,'
nomination. Near East Rehei' iSzV--i !
Secretary Of Labor
/ James John Davis, OF Pit'sonrsn
pa Labor leader Born Tredesaf
wales Age Al years. Went u
/ i,shurgh with parents al age Q
/ four wears At II began wofh I
i steel mills. becoming puddier' Is
n,oyei to Elwood City, Ind, 1898, iiel
ejtv and county Offices there nose
= teeG to reorganize Loyal Order Q
sioosp Of which he is now the heso
,tenhor az Amalgamated Assoclauo
of Iron and steel Workers anu at""S
/ has been active in union aHalrS-
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-02-23
LARGE JEWELRY co.
IN CHICAGO HAVE
THREE SAFES BLOWN
(The Associated Press.)

CHICAGO. Feb. % Three safes Of
the John Magnus & Co. jewellers and
silverware dealers we're robbed early
today TWO robbers forced the watch
man TO make his usual rounds 10 the
burglar alarms while two others work
ed several hours on the safes. which
were blown The loss is estimated at
$50. oG0 in currency aud money orders
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-02-23
FIFTEEN YEAR OLD
GIRL STABS FATHER
TO DEATH IN FIGHT
rrne Associated Press)

pUu.ADELPHlA. Fen % - -
,.,h lauce fifteen yearold. stabbed
- - father TO death here today, whlie
,sfendtng ner mother the police sai0'
,.,,.ino quarrel between the parents,
formal charge g. r4nReF T. a 7
aeainet the eirl
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-02-23
PILOT KNIGHT IN
CHICAGO AFTER AN
ALL NIGHT FLIGHT
international News Service,

CHICAGO Feb 23-Completing an
almost continuous night flight 10
Cheyenne. Wyoming. Pilot John
Knignt. east bound, in the Transcon-
tinentai Air Mai race, landed here .,
SAG O'Clock this morning. Officials
predicted hopes that establishing a re-
cord OF 66 to 40 hours for coast
flight would he realized
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-02-23

p4it VI tue uuSe duulenCeS attending
the Sunday services are composed OF
wc,men?
The majority of the audience are
over 90 years OF age
An aged blind mal and cripple has
held down the front row every ser
mon.
The younger ser generally occupies
the back sections or the balcony.
A boy and girl. aged II or II. "hit
the trail together the first trail hit
ting night
Billy is handled like prize
fighter finishing gruelling battle be-
ing given a rub down after each SER
mon.
Ma Sunday, finishing shopping
trip to St. Augustine, is now occupy
ing seat ON the platform.
Billy had to check up with MA
when he started giving the ages OF
their children.
A wide grin is noticeable on every
face in the audience when Billy
talks about tn. contributions.
But everyone starts digging down
and coughing up when the pan passes
under their nose.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-02-23
INCIDENT CLOSED IN
C0NNECTION WITH The
KILLING OF NAVY MAN
tunited Press.l

WASHINGTON Feb 23-Secret''S
E, Gt.ta colby today expressed graz
Gcatjon in the Japanese army oiheef
Iaxitv Of Interpretation OF service
regulations at VladNos'ok ~ '""nee -
nom With the shooting OF Lieut.. Lang
don 1t is believed here the reply ", VII
80 accepted by the state department
eiosing the incident
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-02-23
labor Leaders Confer
lrhe Assnciatcd Pressl

WASHINGTON, FEB % Repre-
ssntatives of 100 national and interna-
tional unions. affiliated With the
american Federation ol Labor, met
nero today in an extraordinary confer
enee Tor the p1trposa Of organizing
10 meet attacks on the union labor
mov sraeat. The conference was called
~ Gompers. and is considered one OF
epochal Importance and one OF the
few of its kind ever held in the history
OF the federation.
survey Of industrial conditions
throughout the country is being taken
by labor leaders and al are agreed
that the present depression is the
worst the federation has faced IN
years
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-02-23

GENERAL STRIKE
Threatened IN
MEXICO AGAIN
tunIted Press.)

= MEXICO CITY, Feb. pa
+ general railway strike is threat
!. ened today to test the strength
!. of the new 0bregon government.
I. President obregon met the
!. threat by stationing troops in
= railway Offices and despatching
= others to take possession of out
+ lying stations. Much damage
!. has already been inflicted on
/. railway property
+ The general labor situation
!. has been disquieting for months,
I. reports being current that rad
7 icals are being financed from
+ outside. It is believed the rail-
I. way strike would be followed /.
+ quickly by a demonstration in
I. other lines of work.
ss..s.-s..s.....s.-.-t..s--s .s-.s--:....s....s.'
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-02-23
5oLs MAY ATTACK JAPs

KTHs NsSUNFrttu fFcssJ
HAR5lN, Manchuria, Feb. 23.-
Military operations by the Russia
BoIsheviki against Japanese forces
Siberia is believed foreshad-
owed by a concentration of Soviet
troops in the eastern end of the
country.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-02-23

~x~ 1dFrfS. -
-.--:..ss,ss-:-.s-.-.ss...-.. :.
The Nautilus Casino. on the ocean
front in seabreeze, one Of the largest
amusement halls ON the East coast.
lies in ruins today. the result Of
fire which entirely destroyed tAs
building, leaving only the bare coquina
rock walls staading as reminder of
the attractive amusement place which
has been the center OF life In ths
Triple Cities fer many years.
The first intimation that the build
: ing was afire was received by Linton
Brewster. OF Bridgeport. Conn. a
young man who is caretaker Of the
place, and who lives on the property.
He was awakened about O'Clock. he
said, by extreme heat, and realizing
that the building was aIire, IAN
outside, to find the entire roof a mass
+ of seething flames
The Seabreeze fire department was
called TO the scene but no water was
( thrown as it was realized that Il
would be useless, the interior OF TIA
building being ahre It's entire lensta
II that time.
The fire burned until late this mors-
ing. leaving little Of the resort but tae
bare, charred walls.
Mrs Nettie Kurtz Harris. owner aus
manager OF the Nautilus. was absent
from the city last evening. having
been on a trip TO Miami. spending last
evening At Fort Pierce, where efforts
were made 10 reach her today. to se-
quaint her OF the loss. Jack Harris
has been in Miami for several days.
the party. consisting Of Mr. and Mrs
Harris and Mrs Harris sister. Mrs
Conoyar intending 20 return within a
few day
1t IS estimated pr relatives 81 the
owner that Mrs Harris and her inter
ests had invested in the Nautilus.
about 500. 600 There was insurance
to one-halg this amount carried. a por-
tion by Conrad & Donnelly aud a pof-
ton by & a Randall Of the k.asr
Coast state bank
A number os vears ago S coMpany
was organized 80 build the amuse-
meut resort. called the Seabreeze D.
velopmeat company T. r Williams.
oi this citv, was tho head 81 the firm
witch included many prominent resi-
dents of tho Triple Cities. Il was ss-
timated that this company pat Sfopes
into tha building withoui com3let
Ing r.
Michael Sholtz later took over ths
interests in tine Casino. constructed .
street car lime from DaytoHs % tAs
North Seabreeze resort ana Tor saT-
eral years conducted an amusement
park there.
Mrs Harris later took over ths
building. purchasing i from mortgage
holders. 8 hiel Bert Fish. Of D.
Land was one. aul IS said today -
have been she ouly loser in the fire.
which wiped agt me building
/ 80 estimate IS re- additional loss
/ as 10 f1ru shiHgs ar equipment can
be- nade o. tae eturn OF Mr.. and
{ Mrs Harts
The Casino Bed one Of 81
y finest swimming pools 10 the state. q
large eale dining room and kitchen
,- dance 8oor aue other apparteaanee
CD os aH anu enent resort
ri Re-idaY sre recalling che fact ths'
she Daytous Beach Casino burned iusl
D. Is months ago BE Nautilus being fhs
thira amusement place 20 burn IN ths
ID past month. two e0.0red picture show
having been destroyed this season.
3
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-02-23
HUGE ARMY
BILL UP To
The SENATE
sum OF S362,00O,OOO
ASKED FOR BY ARMY
Department IN BILL
tlnterna.lonal News service,

WASHINGTON, Feb % Carrying
sae2 .ooos0oo. the annual army appro'
rriation bill was reported to the sen
ale today By the senate committee
The bin is thrty-one million mere
than the house bill
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-02-23
(unIted Press.l

PtTTS SRuRGH, Feb. 23-"No
music, more strength, vitality and
nerve than American popular
music" Ignsce Paderewski said
today. referring to American jazz.
at can be distinguished anywhere
because Of these characteristics.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-02-23
WILLIAMSON, w. Va. Feb. 2

WILLIAMSON, w Va, Feb. %
lThe Associated Press.l
isaac Brewer testified today
that Sid Hatfield, police chief of
Matewan, killed Albert Felts, de-
tective, at Msisewan last May dur
ing . general fight following which
SIX other detectives and three citi-
zens were killed.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-02-23

E. Croft and G. Krupp, both OF
I,orain. o.. are visiting Mr. and Mrs
A. @ Hunt of second avenue Mr.
creft beiug brotheg OF Mrs Hunt
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-02-23

Bahealee Barnes Of NaHinSford.
Conn. and Miss Jane J Chapman. of
New smyrna, were united in mari
age TUESDAY. a. the First Congrege
tional church by Rev " Z. Lewis.
the double ring servlge icing used.
The aapla wprr attended bv r sRas.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-02-23
lThe AssooIated press.

Z 7 TIC FsooON - tCU ' ' toos
AUSTIN, Tex, Feb. 23-Cadets
Lee Alien and Virgil Beech were
killed at Penn Field here today in
an airplan. crash.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-02-23
DESTROYED
IN EARLY
FIRE TODAY
FLAMES ENTIRELY
DESTROY BUILDING
EARLY HOUR TODAY
FACTS OF THE NAUTILUS
CASINO FIRE
'rigin Unknown.

= Time-About 4 O'Clock this :,
= morning. :;
:. Estimated at s60. 1000. :;
= lnsurance-About $4,000. :!
!. Owner-Mrs. Nettie Kurtz :!
- Harris. :;
.,.....,..s-....,..s.-s
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4 ++++ X j

11 I We. Feb. 2s-With
J y iiities remaining TO
the selection of his
"a Telect Harding gave
~ TO other immediate
nni Preparations of his
~ The chance OF
II de now in the cab
81 considered remote.
lnt realizes contingen-
n / minute shifts are
tn range of possibility.
q<t us and acceptances
eAa lged with regard tc
aces hait the atti-
selected has been
The three frons
= ecepfance is Sill -
the navy. Hoover
1 Davis for labor.
FAY to Florida
23-Denby LETT To-
~ iiia 70 confer with
n Indicated that nc
{ ,sy Are
eQael tied Press,)
TIN 4. Feb. %. Presi-
glding has made a selec-
QlloN ne, as the lineup
cabi ct. to take office
nary OF State.
~ II lghes, of New York
Bo n Glens Falls, n
Fears. University train
M taught law. New
9 g lnducted Insurance
NEW York Legislature
eFuOr of New York
tyo9lt Associate jus
State Supreme Court
pupllcal nominee for pres
PrActI eed law since il
Qond aeted government
yeetizatif n, 1918.
fsfy oi Treasury.
WILLIAM Mellon. OF Pitts
benker. Born Pittsburgh
years. University edaca
wed bank ing business 1874
NelIon N ltional bank. 1870
active in industrial ani
eiQpme Its in Western
Trus tee University 0
4d Will brother foundei
ete OF Industrial Re
ekmed With many char
4are & EXAMINATIONS.
wary Of War.
~ We ks, of West New
mixer. Born Lancastel
years Graduate L.
~. 1881, U. S. midshil
Me nber OF firm {
broke s. Boston. 1885,
r OF congress. 1861
- senat Or, 1919. Cal
Repubii ,an presidentii
N6. re Giving los vote
asachus stts naval brigaC
in volul teer Navy durir
9fican War.
1erney General.
baughel ty. of Columbu
er Bt IN, WashingtC
Ohio. 4 &c 81 years. III
cation. Praeticed, la
Qouthou se. lsS1-ss. Eles
gaslature in 1883. seryiI
mairman state Republic.
amiltee, 1912, also twi
Hate Rel ublican cent?
Ohio. Campaign ma
rang al chicago conve
q
ma ster sen-sai.
", ul salllisah, md La
eaiii.aI. ina. Age
uase Yahash solisi
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-02-23

rs TO
||)RESS
Es IRE NOW
4 IN CHOICE
81 MEMBERS


Il
a = HARDING
r MS WAY TO ST. -
q tusTiNE J.
~ ~ PressJ >.
X Feb. 2s. Edwin =.
81 was tentatively =.
2 nterday had been +
secretary OF the -
IA lFding cabinet, left -
3or st. Augustine X
~ ce with the presi- r
penby would not !.
ia Il on the accept !.
I.
=
: I. 4 X = + X Il
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-02-23
SIDE SHOTS ON
SUNDAYS SERMONS

DID YOU KNOW that the greatest
part of the huge audiences attending
the Sunday services are composed OF
wc,men?
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-02-23

Throw the rubbish out OF your head
and maybe God can put something
else in it.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-12
Interest But Not
 Undue Optimism
 French Viewpoint

Paris, Nov. 12-Interest but not undue optimism, marks the French attitude toward the armament con ference as evidenced by the national comment in the morning newspapers.
 will the Washington conference which opens today really begin a new era. as some of our American friends think 9" asks the Figaro After our painful experience of the last three years we are not free to give our selves up to rose colored illusions.
 Aptly summing up the French viewpoint toward the conference, Jacques Bainville, eminent writer on international history, remarks in the Excelsior:
 'SThere have been many disarma- ment conferences. the results of which nave not always answered the hopes of their promoters, but perhaps the conference called by President Harding in Washington will be more fortunata, beca use it is based not only on good intentions but on positive a ''