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Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-05-10
bERCD0[L GOLD
CACHE VERIFIED
Treasury Clerks Tell
of Withdrawal of
$i05,0OO.

Washington, May 9.-The fact wal
established Monday through w. l.
Alexander a clerk in the treasury de-
partment, by the house committee in
vestigating the escape of Grover
| Cleveland Bergdoll, that the mother Of
the draft dodger and friend actually
obtained $1O5,O0O in gold from the
treasury in the fall of 1919. But from
there their trail was not uncovered by
the committee to the buried pot in
the mountains Of Maryland.
James, Romig. formerly a police
magistrate of Philadelphia and Row
awaiting sentence on conviction of cen
spiracy to aid Bergdoll in eyadinr the
draft, was the agent. Alexander said,
through whom $4,000, the first batch
of gold, was obtained and carted away.
On his second trip to Washington,
Romig was accompanied by Mrs. Emma
{. Bergdoll, also awaiting sentence for
conspiracy, and together they drove to
Philadelphia with 100000 in gold
tucked safely beneath their feet.
Clerks Unwilling.
When he made his first visit to the
treasury. Romig found clerks unwilling
to turn over even $4,000 on their own
responsibility. and Alexander said ne
fumed and fretted about the corridors
until his application was laid before
r. c. Leffingwell. then assistant Sec
retary. and approved. This amount
was given in exchange for gold certifi-
Gates, but once it had been placed
within an automobile in the shadow Of
the treasury building. Romig went
back for more. There was some de-
lay, according to the witness. clerks
refusing to make second exchange
on the one order, but in the end Romig
got it.
There was TO embargo at that time
on the withdrawal of government gold,
but the policy of the department as
it in the vaults by placing diplomatic
obstacles in the way of people seek
ing it.
Returns Second Time.
Three weeks after his first visit,
Romig returned with Mrs. Bergdoll. 1t
was brought out that at the very mo-
ment the woman was at the treasury,
big posters were displayed everywhere
offering a reward for the capture of
Bergdoll.
Romig, satisfied with the results of
his first trip, pushed large bundle of
bills through the window and after
some delay. Alexander said and with
the approval of the treaurer, struggled
lown the corridors with more gold than
4 stevedore could lift-$6O, 600, mostly
eagles.
What became of the treasure after
he Romik -Bergdoll party left Washing
on was not brought out Monday. The
,ff-hand view expressed by Alexander
hat treasury folk who had discussed
tContinLed on Page Two)
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-05-10
&c Zinc Coin
Bearing Picture
of 'Teddy" Urge

st. Louis. May "a resolution
calling upon the treasury depart
ment to coin of zinc proposed
2a cent piece, bearing the por-
trait of Former President Theo-
dore Roosevelt was adopted at the
opening session here Monday of
the American Zinc institute.
The resolution points out that
the zinc coins have been used in
France, Belgium and Germany and
advocates in the interest Of econ
omy and encouragement to a key
industry. the metal be used for
the Roosevelt coin.
w. r. Ingalls, Of New York,
director OF the. American bureau
of metal statistics. in 4 telegram
expressed the opinion the price
and production of zinc will shortly.
reach the level attained during the
war.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-05-10

, The advice which Robert Fried
lander. widely known industrialist and
financier. gives his countrymen in the
course of an examination Of the allied
ultimatum and protocol is that:
The fate Of Germany and her
future good name are in our
hands. Let US 60 to work. This
document has not been drafted by
generals or politicians, hut drawn
up by sober minded. calmly calcu-
lating business men. who, while
not wholly disinterested, have
carefully weighed the prerequi-
sites upon which their conclusion
are based
Herr Friedlander believes the allies
terms are acceptable. he says, because
they are not unreasonable and can be
fulfilled under conditions which may
be taken for granted and which. in
deed. will be Incorporated in the.
treaty.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-05-10
Van Lear, Socialist,
Leads Minneapolis
Mayoralty Contest

Minneapolis. May 9-With less than
one half of the o73 precincts in the
ely in at midnight tonight. Thomas
Van Lear. former Socialist mayor and
Brigadier General George f. Leach had
big leads over three other candidates
for the mayoralty nomination in today's
city, city primary ayt;eI election; Wan With M 1ol pre-
indorsed by labor, had 21.2O9 votes:
Leach. 1887. and 7. III. Colwell. 1887,
with two other candidates trailing.
Leach. who, was named by the Repub-
lican city convention. commanded the
151st field artillery in France
The general city election will be held
June Is.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-05-10
ARREST c. \. FORTMA|v
HELENA POSTMASTER
ON FEDERAL WARRANT

Heleaa, May &C. H.
Fortman, postmaster of
Helena, was arrested late
Monday on a charge filed by
a postoffice inspector. He
gave bond in the sum of
$4,000 and will be arraigned
before a United States COM
missioner here Tuesday.
The amount named in the
information involves five war
savings certificates, which
the postmaster is said to have
unlawfully appropriated to
his own use.
Mr.. Fortman, who was re-
appointed to a second term a
year ago by President Wilson
is a prominent Democrat and
well known pioneer. He has
made no statement.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-05-10
n. P.L. FIGHT
IN KANSAS OPENS

Chanute, Kan. May 9.-The Kansas
Federation of Nonpartizan Voters, in a
statement issued Monday. announced it
had entered Kansas politics with the
purpose Of uniting forces in sympathy
with the interests Of the common peo-
pie into a political federation for the
election of public officials who will en-
act. interpret and enforce laws that
will serve the general welfare.
Preliminary organization of the fed
Grafton was completed at meeting
here Sunday at which w. E. Freeman,
Of Topeka. was elected chairman.
The policy of the new organization
will be formulated in platform to be
adopted at convention next May. Sc
lection of the date and place Of the
convention was left to the executive
council. Women were given a place in
the council.
The federation is an evolution Of the
former state labor nonpartisan party
organized temporarily last March. That
party took part in the 1920 Kansas
election.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-05-10
PEOPLES PARTY OPPOSE:
FRENCH TROOPS OCCUPY
MUELHE|M, SAYS BERLIN
Independent Socialists and Clericals Make Safe
Majority in Reichstag; Majority Socialist
Leader Commissioned to Form New Cabinet:
Ultimatum Not Unreasonable, Says Financier.

Berlin, May 9-(By The Associated Press J
Late Monday the party leaders admitted that
there would be available Tuesday in the reichstag
a safe majority in favor of accepting the allied
ultimatum with regard to reparations
The majority socialist and clericals in party
conferences Monday voted in favor of accepting
the ultimatum of the allies The German Peoples
party, by vote of 50 to 5, rejected the PROPOSE
ton. The Democrats were in session at midnioht.
AS the Independent Socialists have already favored Welding
to the allies is believed there will be sufficient majority in
the rechstag for acceptance of the ultimatun
Paul Loebe of the majority socialists and president Of the
rechsag will be by President Ebert with the
task of forming cabinet
dispatch to the Deutsche Zeitng Mueeim Monday
French troops from Gedor crossed the Ru SUNDAY nch
and occupied various points Muehem including the National
bank. ~ - ~
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-05-10
| SHOT, 5bEAT
Up IN SEANEN' 8.
RIOT At FRISCO
Secretary Davis Discon-
tinues Strike Confer
ences at Washington.
Benson Balks Agree
ment by Stand for IS
Per Cent Wage Cut.

San Francisco, May 9.-One man. a
bystander, was shot and five men were
beaten here Monday in waterfront riot.
ing arising from the marine workers
strike.
The trouble began when a crowd
estimated at 20O, broke through a po-
lice guard and boarded the shipping
board steamer Bakersfield. Three OF
the ships crew were beaten badly. The
crowd dispersed upon learning that po-
lice reserves had been summoned.
Later Thomas Colleen, chauffeur
for the Matson Navigation Co., was at
tackled by crowd Of men, who declared
Colleen's passengers were non union
men on their way to ships. Colleen
fired his revolver twice. One shot
struck Frank Wilson, who was sitting
in a barber shop, having his hair cut.
The other shot perforated the trousers
of a man who was standing on the
curb.
Colleen was arrested on the charge
Of discharging firearms
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-05-10
b0RAH DEF|ES
HARD|NC;URCES
NAVY REDUCTION
disarmament Primarily
a Taxation Question,
Subject of Congress.
Continued Military Bur
dens Running People,
Declares Idaho Solon.

. Washington, May 9.-Proposals look
ing to naval disarmament will be press
ed in the senate, notwithstanding ths
expressed wish Of President Harding
that congress take no action on the
subject at present, Senator Borah, Re
publican, Idaho. announced in state
ment Monday night At the same time
he said. there was no intention of in
terferring with the executive author
ity.
President Harding in urging that
congress take no action on the subject
at this time, has indicated that he
would prefer to haYe it taken up by
Ambassador Harvey as his personal
representative before the allied su-
preme council, when the international
situation is such as to warrant the
calling of conference of the powers
to consider limiting naval armaments.
Will Press Resolutions.
Senator Borah. however, has intro
duced a resolution requesting the presi-
dent to call conference between
Ereat Britain, Japan and the United
States to discuss disarmament and win
press for action when the naval an
preparation bill is considered in the
senate.
Disarmament. he said, in his state
ment, is primarily question of taxa
ton. subject exclusively given to con-
gress.
THE fact that the plan or sugges-
tion may incidentally touch our rela-
tlonship with other. nations should not
be taken as prohibitiye of congress
action Senator Borah continued.
I'VE have no intention whatever of
interfering with the executive author
1ty. We simply propose to urge the
only plan by which it is possible for
congress to reduce these fearful bur
dens which are now running the people
of this country"
Expenditures Disastrous.
Senator Borah, referred to the re-
cent letter OF Secretary Mellon which
said the present rate of government
expenditures was disastrous
He has further advised u.s." Senator
Borah said, that there is no way to
reduce our tax burdens except through
a cut in the army and navy appropria-
tons. This makes the proposition a
simple one and particularly matter
for congress to determine-legitimate
within the jurisdiction Of congress and
Of no other department of the govern ,
ment.
Crime, He Charges.
1T is nothing less than crime
against humanity that the three great |
nations associated in the last war
should now be taxing their people to |
death and driving on toward bank |
rupt at double rate of speed in order
to build up fighting forces never be-
fore heard Of in the world Certainly
someone ought to be willing to call
halt and if congress, the taxing power,
the war making power and the respon-
sible power to the people, is unwilling
to do anything, it would look as if the
whole scheme had been broken down.
There seems to be those who think
there is no hast about this matter.
Well. | have an idea that the taxpay-
ers think that belief cannot come too
soon and unless We halt this competi-
tive race before we get SO far along
that suspicion and hate and jealousy
have taken control of the situation, we
will not halt it at ALL l.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-05-10
America Loses
$1,200,000,0 900
S0Ions Are Told

Washington, May e.-Loss to
the government in operation Of the
railroads under federal control will
be about 81 ,2O0, 200, 600. or $780,
100000 more than estimated by
former Director General Hines.
according to an estimate Monday
by Director General Davis. He
made hts estimate in a report to
Chairman Good. of the house 40.
preparations com mittee, Oh the
progress made by the railroad ad-
ministration in liquidating claims
arising out Of federal control.
Differences between the admin
istration and the carriers as to
the liability Of the government for
under maintenance during federal
control, amounting to several
huRdred million dollars, may be
carried to the supreme count for
final adjustment. the report said.
1t was estimated that when all tbs
carriers have filed their under
maintenance claims, they will ag-
gregate between S700,000.000 and
5000. .000, 900. ~
The report showed that the
railroad administration had assets
agpregating $3.50. $3.50. 38.08. con.
sisting of negotiable obligations of
the carriers such as equipment,
trust obligations and notes and
bonds taken by the administration
during federal control.
The delay in settling claims has
been caused chiefly ty the slow
ness of the roads in filing their
claims. the report said. Up to the
present time, i49 of the SIS roads
taken over have filed their claims.
representing 58.5 per cent Of the
entire mileage, excluding short
lines.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-05-10
MINNEAPOLIS
RESERVE BANK
CUTS|NT NTERE5T
Rate Reduced Fom 7 to
81 Per Cent on Agri-
cultural Obligations.
Will Impart a Better
Tone to Business Is
Belief of Directors.

| Minneapolis. May 9.-Directors OF
the Minneapolis federal reserve bank
late Monday recommended a lowering
OF the discount rate in this district.
official announcement of which is ex-
pected to be made here Tuesday upon
receipt of approval of the new sched-
ule of rates by the federal reserve
board. Information as to- the action
BY the directors was conveyed TO
Washington by telegraph.
Official announcement was withheld
here but Washington dispatches said
the nnth district rate had been re-
duced to 611a per cent from Z per cent.
Amount in Doubt.
Directors of the bank stated after
the meeting that the rate on agricul-
tural paper will be reduced. # was
SAID that the rate on both agricul-
tural and commercial paper would be
cut full one half per cent unless
the federal reserve board suggested a
lowering of but one quarter of cne
per cent.
Officials of the leading commercial
banks of Minneapolis said that a low
erlng in the rediscount rate will be
followed by corresponding reduction
OF commercial interest rates, now at
7h per cent
Credit Still Tight.
Directors of the federal reserve
bank indicated, however. that the low
erlng of rates will not mean that more
credit will be avaialble to country
banks as well as commercial banks.
Directors who favored the adjust
ment said that they believed change
in the rates would impart better
tone to business.
No business relating to the Helena.
board Monday. according to John H. |
Rich, reserve agent
DALLAS STANDS ALONE
Washington, Nav a-With the re-
1uction of the Minneapolis rate. the +
Dallas bank is alone left with Z ppr I
cent rate on commercial paper and |
officials were disposed to be- I
ieve that reduction would be auth |
orized there shortly.
While an almost general reduction |
rom the I per cent rate on CONNER
rial paper had been made by the re-
serve banks. financial experts here are
# the opinion that no corresponding
OF the rate on paper Sc
'ured by government bonds is to be ex-
,ected. On the other hand, the be-
ief is strong that an increase in the
government rate, at present varying
rom 5 to 51a per cent, is rather TO
,e expected, making more nearly
inform per cent rate on all classes
f securities in the various districts.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-05-10
CONFERENCES QEE.

| Washington, May 9.-Conferenees
Secretary Davis has been holding with
all parties in an effort to reach settle
ment of the wage dispute affecting
American shipping were discontinued
Monday after Chairman Benson. Of the
shipping board, had reiterated his stand
| for Is per cent wage reduction.
Representatives of the Marine Engi-
| neers Beneficial association announc-
ed that they would leave Washington
to attend to other matters, and Secre-
tary Davis said he had arranged for
no further conferences. Should the
situation change, however. it is under
stood that the secretary will attempt to
bring the several parties together again.
Make Best Offer.
William S. Brown. president of the
Marine Engineers Beneficial associa-
ton, said Monday night that his COM
mittee had made the best proposition
possible to the shipping board and ship
owners through Secretary Davis. and
that no further concessions would be
made. The proposals of the men. bas-
ed upon the vote of locals at all ports
Tuesday. were submitted in the after
noon but were not made public. .-.
Thomas b. Healy, one Of the engi-
neers' committee, said an agreement
could be reached quickly if Chairman
Benson Of the shipping board would
recede from his declaration that he
less than Is per cent.
Seattle, May 9.-The Pacific Steam
ship Co. announced Monday it began
laying off approximately 200 clerks en-
ployed in Pacific coast ports as re-
suit of the marine tieup. Between
400 and 500 of the company's regular
longshoremen have also been laid off.
according to the announcement.
Los Angeles, May 9.-Fivc vessels
were tied up here today following re-
ceipt of strike orders by various sea-
mems unions at San Pedro, the port
of Los Angeles.
The steamship Yale was Monday or
dered withdrawn from the coastwise
passenger service after her entire crew |
had quit work.
The steamer was due to sail Monday |
for San Francisco. A. J. Frey. gen
,ral manager of the Los Angeles Steam
ship Co, said the walkout occurred /
after visit to the ship of officials
Of the seamen's unions. He said he ex-
pected the boat would be tied up until
the general marine strike was settled.
Buenos Aires, May 9--(Bv The As
,ociated Press. THE port workers of
Buenos Aires struck Monday They
lotified the government they would not
'eturn to work until assurances have
,een given that the non1lnion labor,
which the Labor Protective association
Il employees had announced it intended
lsing to carry out the port. operation
would not be permitted to work.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-05-10
Harding Reviews
Shriners' Parade;
Thousands in Line

washington, May 9.-President
Hardtng Monday reviewed a pa
rade OF several thousand shrjners
ne'd In connection with the six
teenth annual convention of tho
Na!lonal League Of Masonic clubs
which win last four days.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-05-10
OURS SHIPPING BOARD

Washington, May 9.-The reslgna-
ton Of Cap. Paul Foley: Z. 8. n. as
director of operations Of the shipping
hoard was announced Monday night by
Chairman Benson. W. b. Keane, as
sistant director Of operations, has
been designated acting director.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-05-10
POPULATION suLLEN

| Dusseldorf, May 9.-tBy the Asso-
cated Pressf.-As the day approaches
for the possible occupation of a,ldi-
tlonal German territory by the allies,
the temper of the population seems to
be growing more nervous and sullen.
Leaves of officers and soldiers have
been reduced to minimum and fewer
troops are visible in the streets. most
of them being confined to barracks
The troops are billeted in certain dis
tricts of the city, and the Belgian bat
teries are trained on the remainder
| of Dusseldorf
French headquarters has informed
Burgomaster Kottgen that the aWill-
! cry would open fire at the first out
break of rioting.
!, Essen. May 9-The municipalities
Of Duisberg. Ruhrort. Wesel and
Essen have sent joint resolution TO
the Berlin government asking that it
refuse to sgn any document "enslav-
ing the Ruhr miners to the entente"
TWO GERMANS SLAIN
Oppeln. Upper Silesia. May 9-(By
The Associated Press).-French sol
diers Monday shot into a crowd Of
Germans who were threatening a
Polish prisoner. killing two and wound
ing several others.
To assuage the ensuing excitement.
the burgomaster issued proclamation
urging the population to maintain
peace and have confidence in the allied
commission. The agitation here has
been visibly increased BY the severe
wounding OF two German policemen in
the last two days.
HELP NOT NEEDED, CLAIM.
Paris, May 9.-France Monday -.
Piled to the note which Germany last
week addressed to the allies in which
attention was called to the Polish in
sMrgent movement in Upper Silesia.
ne reply assures Germany that the
allied forces in the district have no need
Of. outside help. 1t points ont that
troubles were due, at least in part. to
false rumors that the mining district
should be awarded to Germany and it
states that the allies are doing their
fuH duty under the circumstances and
already are re-establishing order.
&wait Bavaria Move.
Even If the Germans accept the al
he'd reparations ultimatum. the troops
designated for the occupation will be.
held in readiness for action in case
Bavaria does not disarm before June
30, the time limit fixed by the allies
for completion of the disarming pro-
cess, it was stated in official circles
Monday.
Berlin dispatches to the Matin says
that the French ambassador has in
Formed the German foreign office that
III incnrsions Of German government
troops into Iper Silesia would be
tCoptinnsd - Pags Twol
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-05-10
FARMING LEADERS
WILL COOPERATE
|WITHNEWBUREAU1
Representatives of is Farm and Livestock
Organizations Promise to Aid State Depart
ment of Agriculture to Function for the
General Good of the State Of Montana
Special to The Daily Tribune.

Special to The Daily Tribune
Helena May 9A council of agriculture organized
Monday afternoon by representatives Of 16 farm and stock
organizations Of Montana at the meeting the capitol called
publicity. ~ ~
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-05-10
FOREST FIREs RAGE.

Detroit, Mich, May 9.-Forest fires
were reported nweeping large areas in
half Z dozen Michixan counties Monday.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-05-10
WEATHER

Fair and warmer TODAY and
probably tomorrow.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-05-10

Essen, May 9-The municipalities
Of Duisberg, Ruhrort. Wesel and
Essen have sent joint resolution TO
the Berlin government asking that it
refuse to s'gn any document ''enslav-
ing the Ruhr miners to the entente"
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