Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-09

this memorable occasion. The former
occupant of the White House has
resumed his daily auto trips IN the
/ suburbs of the National Capital and
| has even visited one or more OF the
local playhouses during the. past
week. He is preparing to give the
women of the country warm recep-
ton when they call upon him after
the ceremonies at Arlington to ex-
press their gratitude for his great
work in the cause of humanity which
he accomplished.
The action Of the Senate in aggree-
ing to take vote on the antl-beer
bill on November Is insures its pas
sage through that body, as there is
not the least doubt that it's friends
have sufficient strength to carry their
point. The early date at which vote
is to be taken on this legislation will
be a blow to those who had been hop
ing that they would be able to put
by large stocks of malt liquors IN
their cellars for use the coming WIN
tes. Several brewers had already re-
ceived permits to sell and manufac-
ture the real stuff and retail drug
gists were preparing to handle. 1t IN
the trade under prescriptions issued
by physicians. But with only few
DAYS remaining until the regulations
authorizing it's use will be declared
null and void, the spirits of the
"wets" have become somewhat DIS
! mayed. They feel now that all that is
left for them is the old "home brew. =
China's default on both principal
and interest of her five million dollar
| loan advanced by Chicago bank has
precipitated the question Of the ac-
ceptance by China of the interna-
tional consortium plan Of advancing
loans which she has hitherto disap-
proved. 1t has called attention to the
lack. of central governmental con-
! troll in China and the necessity that
will face the approaching arms con-
ference Of dealing with the entire
! Chinese situation in q courageous
way.
1t is admitted that a note has been
sent to China in which it was made
plain that the default seriously I'M
! paired the credit of the Chinese gov
ernment and that it made difficult
for the friends of China to be active
s; in her behalf at the conference.
American oil concerns have extend
| ed their development operations into
many parts of the world, seeking new
sources Of oil, according to Secretary
of Commerce Hooves. Americans are
prospecting in South America, in
| Columbia and in northern Canada, to
exploit new petroleum fields. Latest
reports fail to show that exploits in
South America on both sides Of the
Andes mountains have brought forth
any important new oil fields. in Col
ombia, however, American explora-
tion has revealed important petroleum
resources. but the difficulty which
mainly confronts the prospectors is
inadequate transportation.
Premier Aristide BRAND, of France
who is now in Washington to attend
the arms conference, has been given
/ a special Secret Service escort to be
near him at all times during his stay
| in the United States. Wherever the
! Premier ventures he will be carefully
guarded by government operatives
| The men selected for this duty are
| the best in the government service
Special precautions taken for the
safety of the French Premier are in
line with those adopted upon the ar
rival of the delegations of other lead
! ing powers. The Secret Service men
are to be aided by operatives from the
army intelligence unit and special
agents of the Department Of Justice
in looking out for the distinguished
visitors now at the National Capital
President Harding dubbed himself
"greenhorn President" yesterday ir
talking to the Washington correspon-
dents. He was referring to the order
ne has just issued providing that in
the future all public documents and
state papers should bear the inscrip.
tion as having been "done in the City
of Washington"
"A greenhorn President" he said
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