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The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-29
SEND PRESENTS TO POPE

ROME, Jan. 26.-The pope has re-
ceived a special mission sent by
Watzcru Zauditu, Empress of Abys-
sinia and the prince regent. Ras Taffari
Makonnen, bringing messages and
presents from both The mission was
composed of French missionaries, to
whose care the Ethiopian Catholics
are intrusted.
The presents included professional
cross in massive silver from thc-cnl.
press and a pectoral cruciGx in mas
sive gold from the prince regent.
There was also another gold pee
toral cross from the governor oi
Harrar to the pope and silver gift
crucihx from the prince regent to
Cardinal Gasparri. All the presents
are interesting specimens of Abys-
sinian craftsmanship.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-29
RACE WAR ON IN
MUSK0GEE, COPS
GUARD CARS

MUSKOGEE, Okla, Jan. 26.-Police-
men armed with repeating rifles are
accompanying all street cars in their
trips through the city as result Of race
riots which occurred here last nigf'
1--WE kIzsf,fs = = ! y1lssss.
raked with bullets fred presumably b,
colored men after an unidentified maj
had been shot dead by a motorrnn last
night.
The city was thrown into confusion
when it was reported that all colored
residents of the northern portion of the
city had held a secret meeting at which
preparations were made to dynamite the
car in charge of the motorman who shot
the colored man.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-29
OMEGA PSI PHI
FRATERNITY IN
CONCLAVE

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Jan. 26.-The
ninth annual session of the Omega
Psi Phi Fraternity was held at the
seat of the Delta Chapter, Meharry
Medical College and Fjske University
Nashville, Tenn. from December 2(th
to the 31st inclusive. a constructive
and progressive program was mapped
out and a very large delegation was IN
attendance. every chapter reporting,
Many brothers journcyed from a TAR
distance making an annual pilgrimage
to the convention. Many important
subjects were discussed and the orga-
nization went on record as endorsing
the following: more business corpora
tions, the study OF the stock market,
reading of the financial review, racial
unity and the supporting of Negro
schools by Negro wealth. In the
early spring the Fraternity will con
duct campaign encourage the
study of Negro literature and history
in the various High Schools, Colleges
and homes throughonttthe land or in
other words to Introduce the world
to the Negro and at the same time
introducing the Negro to himself,
Nashville threw open the doors of all
her institutions of learning to the Wis
iting delegates of the Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity. On the evening of ] ecem-
Der goth, the Fraternity was rendered a
banquet by brothers Gilbert and Hale
at the Tennessee State Normal
The executive sessions were inter-
esting and well attended and in order
to expedite the business of convention
night sessions had to be resorted to-
The following National officers were
elected for the year 1921: Fl. II
Thomas. Grand Basileus; j. W. Love
Grand Keeper of Records; G. c. viii
I1iams, Grand Keeper of Seals; w
Stewart Nelson, Grand Director OF
Publicity and Editor of the Oracle
Fraternity Organ. In recognition OF
Continued on Page 2.)
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-29
GiUen Life Plus
Thirty FEARS.

Birmingham, Ala, Jan. 20
Anything is better in the South
than to execute a white man
for the murder of a colored
colored man, according to those
VIII heard the sentence passed
upon Clarence Reeves, white,
who was convicted of the mur-
der of Harry Summerville, col
ored chauffeur. He was SEN
fenced to life Imprisonment.
Reeves was also convicted
of robbing another white man
and was given a 80 year SEN
tence.
1t is said that Reeves was
given the life sentence for mur-
der so that when he had fin
ished it, he could begin serving
the 80 year sentence for rob-
berry.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-29
NAVAL DESERTER CON-
FESSES MURDER OF NURSE

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Jan. 26.-Har
RS ] Brown, navy deserter, confessed
Wednesday that it was he who mur-
dered Miss Harriet NJ. Kavanaugh
naval academy nurse, whose battered
body was discovered i'll the academy
grounds late Friday night Robbery
vas the sole motive, he said, and he
had attempted no other crime.
The confession followed an all-night
erilling. Brown was arrested in Bal
iimorc, Sunday night, on a technica
charge of descrtion. He had been alb
sent from the academy where he hat
been employed as mess attendant
since December p.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-29

Munns Giuen Year
To Pay.

Eugene F. Manns, well-known
real estate operator, who was
Indicted for alleged receiving
and appropriating to his own use
several thousands of dollars
from prospective tenants on
leases for flats. which they ex-
pected to occupy, pleaded guilty
to misdemeanor in Judge PANS
court last week.
Mann's plea of guilty was
made after the state agreed to
waive the felony charge against
him. Judge Pam ordered resti-
tuition to all who had advanced
money to Manns, and are able
to show receipts for the same.
Payment is to be made at the
rate of s400 per month, and
Manns Is ordered to clear up the
entire debt in twelve months.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-29
ACQUIT LAWYER;
JAIL WHITE AC-
CUSER OF PERJURY

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Jan. 26.-W.
A: Singfeld, localattofney, was ac-
quilted Friday when tried on a charge
OF unlawfully using interstate railroad
passes. Joe Nicely, white, brakeman
Oh the Missouri Pacific Railroad, is
locked up in the county jail in default
of $1,000 bonds ON perjury charge.
Neely was witness on whose state
ment an indictment was sworn \out
against the lawyer. He said that he
secured passes for himself and turned
them over to Singfeld who sold them
to others. At the trial the white man
denied every statement he had made at
the preliminary hearing.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-29
SPEAKS HERE
IN MEETING
NEXT WEEK
Marcus Garvey to Appear Here
Next Week For First Time
Since Indictment by
Hoyne.

In the Dragnet for Anarchists, Boil
shevists and Communists conducted
last January year ago, Marcus
Garvey, Provisional president of Al
rica and founder OF the Universal Ne
gro Improvement Association and the
African Communities League, also the
promoter Of the Famous Black Star
Line Steamship Co. was indicted un-
der the Illinois espionage laws and ac-
cused of having uttered seditiouS
statements against the Government.
On January 81 before. Judge Hebel
the charges against Mr.. Garvey were
dismissed and he was restored to
good standing in the Commonwealth
Of Illinois.
Garvey in Chicago Tuesday
Mr.. Garvey at the behest of his
many followers will come to Chi
cago next Tuesday and will speak at
the Seventh Regiment Armory, at 34th
and Wentworth Ave. on Tuesday
evening, Feb. l at 8 p. in. This will
,s his, last apRsaranse- in,aG Ghinas9 !,
y, s,...- 40. !. s.. 3.
time he is the most talked of man Il
! America and his followers nunbel
over three million. The Admission
will be Sixty cents and his message oi
| illumination will be greedily received
He also speaks on Wednesday after
noon at 2:30 at Quinn Chapel, at Oath
and Wabash Ave. and also in the
evening at the same at O'Clock. W.
A. Wallace, president of the local di-
vision says that he has made arrange
ments for ten thousand people to hear
the Great Man Garvey.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-29
WHITE P0STkAN REFUSES
TO REMOVE HAT; BEATEN
UP BY STUDENTS

AUGUSTA, Ca, Jan. 26-Harry
Oglesby, of Atlanta. John J. Goldwire,
of Griffin; Wilmer Singleton, OF Keys
vile; Palmer Morrison, of Atlanta,
and several other students of Payne
Institute were held in $4,000 bonds
each last week following their attack
upon William f. Wilhelm, white, a
special delivery messenger who re-
fused to remove his hat when deliv-
ering a letter to the school.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-29
MILITIA KILLS MAN

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, Jan. 26.-Be
cause he accidentally tossed a stone
which happened to strike a passing
member OF Company ii of the Birm-
ingham National Guards. Richard
Goldsby, colored youth was
riddlcd by the steel bullets OF
the Guardsmcn. Goldsby was a
peaceablc law abiding citizen and has
enjoyed a good reputation in the city.
It is claimed that he attempted to fight
the entire company with a stone the
sze OF an egg and became so intimi-
dating that it was necessary to kill him
in order to prevent the rout OF the
Company II, which was only equipped
with army guns.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-29
JIM CROW TRAILERS FOR
OKLAHOMA CITY

OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla, Jan. 20.
1t has been agreed between tho city
officials and the city railway company
to provide Jim Crow trailers on the
street railways for Negro passcn-
gers" This action was taken on ac-
count of friction between the two
races when riding in tse same cars, it
is claimed
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-29
SAYS LYNCH THREAT
CAUSED HIM TO CONFESS

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Jan. 26-Hamp
Gholston, of this city who is being
tried for the murder of Isaac Levy, a
:. Main St. jewlcr, charged in court
last week that the confession he made
to the police was forced from him by
officers who told him that unless he
confessed and entrusted himself to
their custody, he would be lynched.
Attorneys for Gholston asked the
court to exclude his confession from
the evidence, and set up an alibi for
the accused man.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-29
cR0cKER AIR LINE
PROMOTER JAILED

DETROIT. Mich. Jan. 26.-Jamcs
Crocker, GA Macomb St, this city, the
promoter OF the "Crocker Air Line
uary, charged with violation of the
blue sky law and cmbezzlement.
When Mr.. Crockcr was arrested he
was found carrying pistol, and the
charge OF carrying concealed weapons
was added to the other two.
When arrested, the promoter was
on parole, having been convicted pre-
vionsly Tor the same offensc. 1t is
alleged that he sold stock for his CON
ccrn and appropriated the money for
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-29
SHOOTS DEPUTY SHERIFF
WHO KICKED HIM

TUNICA, MISS. January 26. -
Raymond Johnson, railroad work
er shot and seriously wounded Wal
Ter Oldham, p, deputy sheriff oi
Tunica, Miss. Oldham it is said
kicked the black man who was Ell.
gagged i'll a heated argument with a
fellow workman. Johnson made good
his escape and as yet has not been ap.
pretended.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-29
FIRING OF RYAN IMPROVES
POLICE SERVICE

Policemen who have been known to
spend many hours on cold nights in
warm refugees, such as moving pic
ture theatres, coffee shops, and smok-
ing dens, were seen briskly walking
their beats following the discharge last
week of Capt. white Alley" Ryan, OF
the Englewood Station.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-29
DENY SERVICE TO ATTORNEY
ELISHA SCOTT

OTTAWA, Kan, Jan. 26.-Attorney
Elisha Scott, of Topeka, who was here
in connection with law suit, accom-
panied by local district attorney, was
refused service i'll a restaurant here
last week when he ordered dinner.
Attorney Scott plans to enter suit.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-29
ASK RESIGNATION OF
GA. G. 0. P. CHIEFS

ATLANTA, Ga, Jan 26.-The state
central committee OF the Republican
party last week requested the resigna-
tions of its chairman, c. p. Goree,
and its vice-chairman, NJ. II. Kairns.
They were accused of attempts to
trade federal patronage for campaign
funds. Henry Lincoln johnson,
charged that local merchant offered
$4,000 in cash in exchange for the
federal patronage in the state.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-29
8 WOUNDED,
2LYNCHED IN
CAROLINA RIOT
Bloody North Carolina Riot
Breaks Out In Fight Over
Purchase of Apple

NORLTNA. y. {, Jan. 26.-Thirteen
colored men were jailed here early
Monday morning following pitched
battle between the races in which over
200 men participated. Although there
were more than $50 white men in the
riot, none were arrested after the shoot
ing died down Five white men and
three colored were wounded in the fight
ing.
Taken From Jail And Lynched
After the arrest OF the eolored men,
the mob reorganized and broke into the
Jail ynching Plummer Bullock and
Alfred Williams, who are said TO have
led the resistance against the attack OF
the mob which took place earlier in the
night The eleven other men were not
lynched
Fight Started Over Apples
According to the best information that
can be obtained, the trouble started when
Plumner Bullock entered The store OF
]. r, Williams. white, for the purpose
OF buying apples. Bullock was dissat-
isilcsi sser the. Fzss11hsxe and sls>llo<z.azazia3
his money back That night a crowd OF
the s,orekeepcr's friends gathered In the
vicinity OF The railroad station ard at
tackled Bullock who. was lounging on
the platform The fight then became
general. and in the shooting fve white
men we're wounded They were rushed
10 the hospital The three wounded
colorcd men were lett bleeding on the
ground
A company OF homeguards i. on duty,
but the feeling IS still tense.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-29
HELD AS S13 BANDITS

Ernest Reed. 3o22 State 81. Joseph
Green. 1882 State St. and Nolan
Welsh. 2965 State ST, were held By the
coroner's jury last week as the men
who killed Lyman Rotstein, a butcher
at 28i6 State St, and robbed him OF
SlJ.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-29
FOREST AVE. NOW GILES AVE.

The name of Forest Ave. was
changed to Giles Ave last week by
City Council Ordinance. The change
was made to honor the late Lieut..
Giles OF this city, who died in the
World War The ordinance was in-
troduced by Aid. X. r. Jackson.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-29
$4,000 FUND FOR ARKANSAS
WAR VETERANS

PINE BLUFF, Ark, Jan. 26.-$l0,-
900 has been allotted by the state edu-
cational supervisor OF the Y. NJ. c. A.
for scholarships to be given to ex-
service men.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-29
1000 GO BACK TO WORK IN DE-
TROIT

DETROIT, Mich. Jan 26.-Unem-
ployment eased up bit here last week
when 5000 men. who have been unem-
ployed went back to work in the var
ious 79 factories located throughout
the city. The city council also appro-
priated $250,000 for the relief OF the
jobless.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-29
Attorney Snowden Held Up

Attorney Joseph Snowden, 1902
Rhodes Ave, was held up and robbed
by bandits few nights ago, losing
$65.00 and gold watch The bandits
escaped.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-29
NEW PAPER FOR ARIZONA

TUCSON, Ariz., Jan. 26--The "In-
terstatc Review" a weekly paper,
made its appearance here last week
with z. J. Richardson as its manag-
ing editor.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-29
FOUNDERS DAY AT HAMPTON

HAMPTON, Va, Jan. 26--Found-
ers' Day exercises, i'll memory of Gen
Samuel c. Armstrong, will be held
here, Jan. 80.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-01-29
BRITISH BREAK
AFRICAN RU-
LER'S POWER
The Mad Mullah' Escaped as Usual
British Use Airships for Attack


p LONDON, January 20. = The
s6marifand. Easf HfriiSrsss,, 3 fsp,osaffe'a
as broken by a s..~..g force OF British
Airmen aud fighting planes.
The resisting natives were bombed
and scattered from their territory,
their stock we're likewise killed aud
widely scattered Many leaders were
slain but again the chief ruler called
the Mahdi or "Mullah" escaped thro
the camel line formed by other ma
tive forces supporting the British.
Mohammed Ali, governor OF Egypt
began conquest OF the people about
1921. Although the whole Sudan was
included in the propaganda, the peo-
pie OF Somaliland fought back hard
est and the longest.
The flower OF the Egyptian Army
was routed. then Hicks. Pasha Eng
lish was destroyed with his party;
Baker Pasha met like fatc. When
the English advised the Egyptians to
give up the conquest, then the Atri-
cans decided to do some conquesting
themselves.
The Massacre at Khartun
IN Egyptian garrison Of over 10000
aided by English soldiers under Gen
crai Charles Gordon cChinese' Cor
dom was bcseigcd for year by the
Africans III khartun, and Jan. 20. 1885
Gordon was killed with many others
Just before relief arrived.
The Sudan was lost. Twelve years
later the British triumphed But the
triumph was only in name as the con
slant attack by the natives for the last
y years has made Omduram the cap
i,al opposite khartun famous. Ever
Kitchener OF Khartun" an heroic
phrase. tells OF Lord Kitchener's tenn
porary victory over those fighting
Africans bearing crude arms against
odds unmcntionable.
The women OF Somalland fight be
side the men.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-07-14
Chieftain Road
Bulletin

The following rcnor,s ,xcrc re-
ccivcd from the Chleftaip's special
correspondents by wire, setting forth
road conditions turnout the state.
Pueblo. Santa Fc Trail to Avon
dale. Manzanola, Rocky Ford and La
.Junta, good.
Colorado X ansas boulevard to Ord
way. Sugar City, Eads and eastward,
temporary bridges now repaired.
La Junt, to trinidad. fair,
la, Junta TO Holly, santa Fe Trsi,
rough except n few stretches. north
side road open.
Las Animas to Holly. good.
soI-ru AND SOUTHWEST
prcb,, q, Nn,s,nhur, ZOO,
S,I;dn ,o nnranro D,ris 70 p,r,,
bjybwny 81, VoIr CrccL fine
WnJ.cnh,,rc IN &,,nos, no rcpor,
N,nmos, to De, Nortc rood.
Do, Sor,c 10 :, y S,, m"r. So"d
n.i Nortc to Sneos, snrinrs vim
VOL, CrrcL ,ass Col
ne, Nortc 10 Crrcdr GOOD
cn,os, Snr,,cs ~ nnrnnso ,ood
Durnngo :, Mesa Verde n,rk
GOOD viii, shor, dc,o,,r around steam
Shovel ,,orl,ipy on hard surfncinr
hi.h,,, "" '''
nnran-o =, si,rer,op ,ner. rood
nnr,nT,, -, ,.,,t,, r,ood
NoU'ru
c,,,,,, H., ,,Inr,,,,, s,r,,-s ro,-b
,,,,,nor,r, hr,dr,s n, uu,,cS
InInr,j, Snr,n,s 10 Dcn,cr rourh
Colorado srr,ugs In CrinnIc creek
s,i,. 81, D;y;dc
coior,d, Snri,rs T., C,pop CITY. III,
nc,d,,,n.s Snnon rouch
foIor,do Sn,iprs 10 Uucp, yis,,.
r,;r
Plies PEAK ,pto highway. omen.
WEST
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-07-14
PEACE REINS in N. P.
LEAGUE RANKS AGAIN

Fargo. n. u. July i7.-Pcace reigned
again today in the nonpnrtisan circles
after nearly two weeks OF charges and
countercharges following publication of
an article in tho Fargo courier News
a non partisan league daily newspaper,
alleging mishaudling OF the leagues
recall campaign funds by members Of
the state executive committee.
Settlement of the controversy was ef-
fcctcd thru the signature of n state
mcnt hy George a. Tottcn ir.. and e.
Is tsumn rson hcp0,cd manager and
editor respectively of the Courier NV
In ynlDu tUyy ToIrArlru JIC ,HaTEe
against the committeeman. Tho re-
traction came in line with an agree
ment with the committee that such a
statement would carry immunity from
the charges against tho two former
newspaper employees. The compromise
followed statement by Totteu I'm
which he said that II he were forced
to take the witness stand today he
would start the fireworks with every
thing I have learned in five years Of
league work.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-07-14
JAPAN ONLY POWER THAT HAS NOT
ACCEPTED CONFERENCE INVITATION

Washington, n. G. July i5.-hddl-
tionaI pledges Of cooperation reached
Washington from several quarters to
day in response to President Harding's
proposals for an International con-
ference on limitation ON ornaments
and other world problems. Definite ac-
ccptances of the presidents invitation
were received today from Great Brit
ain and Italy, while informal advicea
came that favorable reply from
China might he expected soon France
having previously expressed her will
inEness to take part the only invited
power from which no sort Of an OK
PRECISION had boon received tonight was
Japan.
Administration officials were conf
dent Of en- acceptance from the Toxic
government however and In Japanese
quarters here 1t was Indicated that the
delay undoubtedly was due to the for
mnlities OF consultation among various
branches Of the Japanese government,
which are necessary in the decision
NJ an important public question. It is
understood that no advice of nm ad-
verse nature has reached the state de-
partment from powers not asked to
participate. Sentiment abroad seems
content with tho Presidents decision
TO have the membership of the con-
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-07-14
MEXICAN CRISIS OVER
As OIL OR|LLERS ACT

Tsmpico. July 1a.-CBy The Asso-
cistcd Press)-Resumntior of the oper-
atoms in the TRmpico district by oil
companies is expected in official cir
Giles here Drilling permits are being
granted daily by the government and
some companies have continued work
during the past troublesome month
without discharging n single man, II
was declared yesterday by govern
ment official that the situation here
was not a local problem. but was tho
outcome Of world conditions. He said
that the new taxes placed on petroleum
exports had but secondary influence on
operations in this district.
Refiueries are working and several
companies arc storing large quantities
Of oil
II II reported that the Huasteca com
rany has ordered its tarkers TO he
ready to resume operations in the
near future. Tho Texas company i'm
tends to load eight tankers this week.
Mexico city. July 17.-All countries
whose nationals have suffered damages
from Mexican revolutions have been
Invited by President ohreEon to ap-
point delegates who will meet Mexican
representatives and form a permanent
commission to pass upon claims. Tho
Invita- ton was issued in the form OF
presidential decree promulgated last
night and Il will be sent to all inter-
ested nations by the foreign office.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-07-14
MRS. KABER SW0ONS
At TRIAL; W0 MEN
BECOME HISTORICAL

Cleveland, Ohio. July l3.-Whcther
the trial of Mrs. Eva Catherine Kaher
on charge of numbering her hus-
band, Daniel +. kaber, will be resum-
ed tomorrow following its interruption
today when Mrs. Kaber broke down.
will depend upon the report of two
physicians who are making an exam
nation of the accused woman tonight
These physicians together with two
the states alicnists to pass upon Mrs.
Eaber's mental condition.
All arc local men. Decision to have
Mrs kahers physical condition in
uuired into was made by Prosecutor
Stanton after the court had advised
that the trial could not go on until
there was no doubt that Mrs. kaber
was fully conscious.
Mrs Kaber's fainting spells began
when Charles Brickel. brother of Mrs.
Kabcr. was being subjected to a
fainting spell this morning was ac-
by historical screaming
which threw tho women spectators
almost into a state of hysteria.
Mrs Enber was carried from the
court room. She was unconscious for
nearly half an hour. Judge Bernon
then ordered recess until afternoon
when the other fainting attacks
ceased court which was then adjourn
cd
The defense IT is understood has
only one more witness other than
Mrs. kaber and its alienists. The
witness Is Gertrude Prosscr. a relis-
ious practitioner. who is expected to
testify that she treated the accused
woman for melancholia and nervous
ness for three years.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-07-14
ALL IS READY FOR IRISH
PEACE MEETING TODAY
Leaders Reluctant To Discuss Plans To Be Presented
AT Downing Street Conference
Public Excluded

certainly but the position is altered
now"
Those who have followed recent
events closely interpret this Is an in
dication that the Irish leader would
not press the claim for an independ
ent republic. but parry in an effort
to learn the utmost Great Britain was
prepared to give, then submitting the
matter to the Dali Eireann.
Sir James Craig. the Ulster
premier, is crossing from Belfast to-
night There is Eome uncertainty
whether the premier or De Valera
will have colleagues at the first meet,
ing. The original intention was to
have an Introductory meeting be-
tween the two men. but because of
the recognized dangers of a misun
Outstanding arising In such unaided
discussions. 1t was considered prob
able tonight that each would be &C
companied by at least one man. In
that event, Arthur Griffith is most
likely to act with his chief.
To what extent the public will be
permitted to know what transpires
within the conference chamber will
be determined tomorrow.
Both camps manifest the belief that
the purposes of the conferences
would be best served by Withholding
the details until a conclusive result
is attained.