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Evening star., 1921-07-13
0BREGON INVITES
PARLEY ON CLAIMS
Proposes Joint Commission
to Settle Demands Other
Countries Make.
BY the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press-
MEXICO CITY"July 13.-All coun-
tries whose nationals have suffered
damage from Mexican revolutions
have been invited by President Obre-
gon to appoint delegates who will
meet Mexican representatives and
form a permanent commission to pass
upon claims.
The invitation was issued in the
form Of a presidential decree promul-
gated last night, and it will be sent
to all interested nations by the for
eign office.
The presidents action was in ac-
cordance with the law passed in May
1918. at the instance Of President
CarranZa, and was intended to give
whatever official stamp was neces-
sary to make permanent mixed
commission dealing with indemnities
a certainty.
Instructions Sent Abroad.
The foreign secretary's instructions
to various Mexican embassies and
legations request the diplomats to in
form the nations interested that Mex
leo is disposed to enter into ar
rangements with foreign governments
looking to the equitable indemnifica-
tion Of persons who suffered damage
because of revolutions in Mexico from
1910 to the present time.
President Obrego1. in issuing his
decree. is declared to have been ''in-
spired by a desire to act in accordance
law" He is understood to have re-
quested the foreign Office to extend
"a cordial invitation to all interested
nations to assist in forming the claims
commission"
The entire session of the cabinet on
Tuesday night is said. to have been
occupied by a discussion of this plan,
and 1t was decided twas unnecessary
for congress to adopt a new law COW
ering the subject. Members of the
cabinet held that as the law of May,
1913, was still in effect further ac-
ton on the part of the present gov
ernment need not be taken.
La Toilette Action.
Resolutions expressing a vote OF
thanks by the Mexican senate to
United States Senator La Toilette for
erations against Mexico without the
express authority of Congress were
voted down last night in the senate
when the resolutions were reconsid-
cred. The senate met in secret ses-
sion. and. according to Ell Universal
it was decided that the senator's ut
terances against military aggression
"were not inspired by regard for
Mexico. but by political motives"
1t was said by several senators on
Monday night that a message of
felicitation was already under way to
Senator La Toilette. 1t now appears
that the draft of a note to the SEN
ator was signed by only twenty-six
members of the upper house of the
Mexican congress. and had not been
formally adopted by that body.
Evening star., 1921-07-13
PRESIDENT OF POLAND
ESCAPES ASSASSlN'S
BULLETS IN HIS HOME
By the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
COPENHAGEN. July ia dis
patch to the Berlingske Tidende
from Warsaw today says 1t has
been learned an attempt was made
to assassinate President Pilsudski
of Poland, and that the police have
run down plot to overthrow the
present Polish government.
The authorities. says the message.
are maintaining the utmost re-
serve with regard to the affair. but
1t appears that a man had forced
himself into President Pilsudski's
room and fired several shots. A
number of arrests have been
made.
There is some similarity between
the circumstances narrated in the
foregoing dispatch and those de-
scribed in a Warsaw. message OF
June %. which told of an attempf
Nv an an.appareRtly unbaianced man
to gain admission to the preSiden-
tial palace in the Polish capitaL
Several shots were fired by the
man, 1t was stated, after he had
been refused admittance to the
palace. and while the police were
empowering him one member Of
the torce was wounded.
Evening star., 1921-07-13
SEPARATE MEETING H1NTED.
Dominion Premiers Press Issue for
Decision in Pacific.

LONDON. July IL canadian Press).-
In consequence Of Official conversations
which took place here today It IL con-
sldered not improbable that the Rrittsh
government will make an effort to have
a separate conference on Pacific prob
lens in London before the Washington
conference on armament limitations
takes place. The original idea held here
was that both conferences should be
held in Washington. the first dealing
with disarmament and embracing all
of the great powers, and the second.
arising out Of the first. to be confined
to nations having an especial interest
in the Pacific.
Hughes and Massey Object.
Premier Hughes Of Australia and
Premier Massey OF New Zealand. how
ever, have put forward an objection.
pointing out that it would be virtually
then return to Washington almost inn
mediately. They ask. therefore, that
the Pacific conference, in which they
have such a vital interest, should be
made to meet their convenience.
1t is possible that a conference rel
ative to the Pacific will be brought
here some time in August The con-
ference of premiers has about ten
days work before it. The suggestion.
therefore, Is made that while waiting
for the Pacific conference the do
minion premiers should take up minor
questions Of the agenda, which 1t was
hoped could be dropped, and that they
should also go to France to attend the
coming sittings of the supreme allied
council on the Silesian problem.
Evening star., 1921-07-13
Preliminary Work on Details
of Conference Already
in Progress.
REPORTS OF new PARLEY
ON PACIFIC DISCOUNTED
British Here Believe Question Will
> Be Undertaken in Washington,
Despite London Dispatches.

Great Britain's favorable reply to
President Harding's invitation for an
international conference on reduction
of armaments and far eastern ques-
tions had reached the State Depart
ment today, having been preceded by
that of France. The nature Of the
communication was not disclosed be-
yond its favorable character, already
forecast in the remarks Of Premier
Lloyd George.
Replies Of the other powers address
ed-Italy. Japan and China, are ex-
pccted shortly and preliminary work
at the department on details OF the
conference in the way of suggestions
as to the time and place of the meet
ings is in progress 1t has been indi-
Gated, however. that the selection
of Armistice day. November IL. as the
opening date for the sessions to be
held in Washington. would not be
pressed until all replies were in hand.
Mr.. Hughes Sees President.
Press reports from London that
holding Of the conferences as to
Pacific questions in the British CAPT.
tai instead of Washington was being
suggested there were not taken very
seriously in British circles here. 1T
was stated that no such proposal had
come to the embassy.
= Secretary Hughes conferred with
President Harding at the White House
early in the day. but the object of his
visit was not disclosed. Announce
ment of the receipt of the British re-
ply was made shortly after his call,
however.
Evening star., 1921-07-13
Mexican Commander in Oil Region
Was to Honor Americans.

By the Associated Press.
TAMPICO, July 12.-Gen. Arnulfo
r. Gomez commander Of the Mexican
military forces in the oil region, ex-
pressed regret today that the United
land sailed from Tampico this morn
ing, as he had planned to entertain
the officers Of the warships, with
whom he had a cordial meeting.
Il regret the American warships
left before 1 could carry out the
festivals being organized in their
honor" said Gen. Gomez. However,
I have requested the American consul
to express my regrets by wireless"
Gen. Gomez declared that upon the
arrival of the warships in Tampico
he Immediately met the officers Of
the vessels and the meeting was ex-
tremely cordial. He had intended. he
command show their friendship for
the United States naval officers. The
general further stated he was fully
prepared to protect the lives and
interests of North Americans, as well
as those of any other nations.
Gomez, sis to crush agitators who
are using the ignorance Of Mexican
workmen for their evil purposes.
Fortunately the Mexican workers
love their country and will not pro-
woke conflicts" 1
Resumption Of operations in the
Tampico district by oil companies
il expected in official circles here.
Drilling permits are being granted
daily by the government. and some
companies have continued work dur
ing the past troublesome month with
out discharging a single man: 1t was
declared yesterday by q government
ofiiciAl that the situation here was
not q local problem, but was the out
come Of world conditions. He said
that the new taxes placed on petro-
leum exports had but secondary In
fuence on operations in this district.
Evening star., 1921-07-13
CUTS SAVE s35, ,40s,e 800.
Secretary Weeks Announces War
ONCE Total In and Out Of District.

Secretary Weeks announced todsy
that since March 1. 1921, the force OF
civilians employed by the War De.
partment in the District Of Columbfa
and outside. aggregating s0.10s pes-
sons. has been reduced by 21.174. max.
ing an estimtted actual saving o.
or the total number Of employees
March 1 last 9.623 were employed In
the District of Columbia and 80. .4sS
were employed outside. The number
employed in Washington had been re-
duced by July to 7.196, reduction
Of 2427. The number OF employees
outside of Washington was reduced to
6i.736, a reduction OF 18.747. a total
reduction of 31,174.
Secretary Weeks said that further
reductions would be made gradually
as public business permitted.
Evening star., 1921-07-13
CONVENTION HALL
PLAN GETS BOOST
Senator Smoot Promises Aid
in Obtaining Site in
Potomac Park.
A convention hall by Christina

convention hall by Christmas.
That is what Robert N. Harper and
a committee representing the Cham
Der of Commerce and Merchants and
Manufacturers Association expect to
accomplish for Washington in a
whirlwind financing and construc-
tion campaign.
That the goal may be reached was
made likely by an announcement to-
day by Senator Smoot, chairman Of
the public buildings commission,
which directs allotment Of space in
public buildings. The site desired
for the convention hall now is oc-
cupied by the government. under a
lease, and the approval of Senator
Smoot's commission will have to be
obtained before the ground can be
acquired and dedicated to its pro-
posed new use.
Senator ShoOt Promises Help.
Senator Smoot today said he was
going to make every effort to COM
ply with Mr.. Harper's request that
this site be surrendered by the gov
ernment. He is going to make an
immediate survey for the purpose Of
determining If the activities housed
on this site may not be cared for in
other structures owned or leased by
the government.
Il am thoroughly in sympathy with
sociates." said Senator Smoot, "and
will do all that 3! can to help them
obtain the site they desire. 1t will
take several days to make a survey
Of the building situation, and I am
not sure that it will be possible to
locate the offices now occupying this
site in other buildings. But IL it is
possible to make the transfer with
but detriment to government work I
shall be in favor of making the site
available for a convention hall, which
is one Of Washington's great needs. I"
Plan to Raise 100000.
Convinced that Senator Smoot will
find a way for them to obtain the site,
without jeopardizing the govern
ment's interests, Mr.. Harper and his
assistants today are working out the
money that will be required for pur-
chase of the site and construction of
the proposed building. 1t will be q
$300, 900 undertaking.
IT am convinced that IL the site we
desire, which is located in the vicinity
Of Potomac Park, is made available -
said Mr.. Harper, the convention hall
ington realizes that 1t cannot AFFORD
to delay much longer providing this
much needed municipal facility. The
people want a. convention hall. and
they are ready, believe. to help pro-
vide it."
The personnel of the Chamber of
Commerce and Merchants and Manu-
tion hall committee will be announced
probably tomorrow. A subcommittee
will be appointed to direct the fnanc-
ing campaign.
Evening star., 1921-07-13
PANARETOFF TO RETURN.
Former Minister From Bulgaria Re-
instated by Stamboulisky.

By Cable to The Star and Chicago Daily News
Copyright. 1921.
SOFIA. Bulgaria. July 13.-Premier
Stamboulisky has announced the REIN
statement of Prof. Panaretoff in his old
post as minister to Washington. This
appointment has been the subject of
heated discussions and dissensions
among the agrarians. who have been
ington.
Public opinion, however, and the ad-
vice given by both American and Bull
garian friends in the United States
finally prevailed, and the premier de-
clared that the question had at last
been decided by the ministerial council
in favor Of Prof. Panaretoff
Evening star., 1921-07-13
TURKS WILL USE NEUTRAL
ZONE IF THE GREEKS DO
Kemal, Leader Of Nationa1ists,
Sends Warning to Allied
Commission.

coNsTANTINoPLE. July 1s.-The
allied high commission here has re-
ceived a note from Mustapha Kemal
Pasha, leader Of the Turkish ma
tionalists, warning it that If there
should be any evidence of the Greeks
making use Of Constantinople, or of
other points in the neutral zone, in
their operations against the ma
tionalists, the latter will be obliged
to avail themselves of the same priv
ilege
Evening star., 1921-07-13
GENERAL TAX REVISION
TO FOLLOW ON HEELS
OF TARIFF MEASURE

IA general tax revision bill will
be reported from the House ways
and means committee within two
weeks after passage of the tariff
bill, Representative Longworth, re-
publican, Ohio, q member OF the
Committee, told the House yester-
day during debate on the tariff
bill. Republican leaders predicted
the tax measure would be passed
before the middle Of August.
Evening star., 1921-07-13
MAN, wife AND DAUGHTER
BADLY HACKED WITH Ak
Found in Bed, Mutilated and Un-
conscious-Expected
to Die. /.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, July 13.-An
axe-'wielder got in a cory nights
work at the home of Charles Bal
done. an Italian merchant. according
to the police, who found Baldone, his
wife and fourteen-year-old daughter
Angelina lying mutilated and uncon-
scious in their beds today.
The victims were rushed to a hos
pital, where it is said they will prob
ably die. Each of the three had been
beaten and cqt with an axe, accord
ing to reports by the police.
A four-year-old son was unmolested
Evening star., 1921-07-13
SOLVES LABOR PROBLEM.
Sheriff., N. r, Enlists Taxpayers
for Installing Sewer System.

ROME. N. Y, July 1s.-Sherrill, the
most youthful city in the state, will
undertake to solve the cost of labor
problem by en!isting taxpayers as
trench diggers for It's recently au-
thorized sewer system.
More than 400 men, from all walks
OF life-clerks, lawyers, doctors, mer-
chants and at least two clergymen-
have volunteered to be on hand with
picks and shovels tomorrow morning
to start work on the first section.
The length of the working day is
optional with the workers. Any. one
may knock OF when blisters and
backache become 30 painful as to reduce
efficiency
Evening star., 1921-07-13
YUKON VOTES FOR LIQUOR.

DAWSON, Y. T.. July 12.AThe Yu-
kon territory voted in favor Of i'm
portation of liquor for beverage pnr-
poses. 1t was learned tonight, when
the counting of ballots was COM
pleted. Total returns gave the liquor
forces a lead oN more than two to one.
In 1920 the territory voted down the
sale of liquor within its boundaries.
The vote in. yesterdays election does
not change the status Of the present,
liquor law
Evening star., 1921-07-13
NOTED MEN TO ATTEND.
Balfour and Beatty Mentioned
With Lloyd George and BRAND.

BY the Associated freSS
LONDON. July 13.-Three Of the
principal. allied nations-Great Bri-
tain, France and Italy-have officially
sienified their acceptance of President
Harding's invitation to hold a confer
ence on Limitation of armaments.
while China has indicated her read
mess to participate in conference
relative to far eastern affairs Japan
is the only one of the allies which has
not placed herself on record as being
ready to take part in the Washington
conference, but it is expected In Off
cial circles here that her acceptance
will be communicated to the United
States government soon.
In government circles In this city 1t
appears to be the consensus of opinion
that the meeting at Washington will be
attended by some Of the most prominent
statesmen Of the world. The announce
ment of Premier BRAND Of France that
he would consider going to Washington
followed Indications that Prime Minister
conditions in Great Britain are such as
to permit his extended absence from the
country.
Leaders Are Mentioped.
It is probable, however, that some of
the leading figures in British official life
win be present. Among those mentioned
as delegates are A. J.. Balfour, lord
president Of the council; Lord Lee of
Fareham, first lord Of the admiralty !:
Sir Laming worthington Evans, secre-
,tary of state for war; Admiral Lord
Beatty end Viscount Grey.
Adyices from Paris state that the COM
mission for reduction Of armaments ap-
pointed by the league Of nations will
probably hold only a brief session In
that city on Saturday. Rene Viviani,
president Of the commission, b under
stood to favor an immediate adjourn
ment, although such action would be
upon the initiative Of the cotncil Of the
league It seems probable, however,
that President Hardings proposal for a
conference on steps toward disarmament
would be the dominant feature Of Satur-
days meeting.
Evening star., 1921-07-13

child that sense Of equity and justice
the sum asked for will be well ex-
pended, and It means not only one
child but many thousands, and with
these invaiuabie rules burning within,
United States will be bright-with cit-.
izens in whose Americanism no. test
could find flaw
Evening star., 1921-07-13
WEATHER.

Partly cloudy tonight and tomor-
row; little change in temperature.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ended at 2 pm. today: Highest. IS. at
pm. today: lowest. Y. at am. to-
day.
Full report on page Z.
Evening star., 1921-07-13
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paper and also the local news published herein.
All rights Of publication of special
dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star., 1921-07-13

REGRETS wARsHIPs SAILED.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-08
WHAT THEY SAY"
ABOUT CLUB WORK

81 have been hearing some very in
teresting remarks this week about our
work. writes Miss Lettie Ensign,
home agent in Tangipahoe parish. "One
woman said; my daughter has learned
that she must get her hens set early in
order to get eggs in the falls Another
womansaid: "We had one of the club
chickens for Thanksgiving dinner and
it was as large as a turkey" Still
another said; 1--WE all enjoy the canned
meat 50 much; il is such help In gett.
ing meals when We are busy and do not
have time for muck cooking.
Miss Annie Mae Williamson, assis.
tant agent in Tangipahoe, writes as fol-
lows: 1.-THE mother Of a clib CIR ltoid
me that she thought the club work was
one Of the best Things ever started, that
she had never been able to get her
daughter to do any sewing or cooking
until she joined the club about Il month
ago, and now she tried to do everything,
She was embrodering, croeheting, and
helping her mother with her work, and
all that she could hear was about club
work. -
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-08
(Seal)
FoURTH-CLAsS POST
MASTER EXAMINATION.

The United States Civil Service Com
mission has announced an examination
to be held at Abbeville, La. on Jan.
-. 1921 as aresult Of which it is ex-
peeted to make certification to fill a
contemplated vacancy in the position
of fourth-class postmaster at Delcam-
bre and other vacancies as they may
occur at that office, unless it shall be
decided in the Interests of the post
master at this Office was $3.50 FOR
the last fiscal year.
Applicatsnts must have reached their
twenty-frst birthday on the date Of
the examination, vita the exception
that in a State where women are de-
clared by statute to be at full age for
all purposes at eighteen years, women
eighteen years of age on date Of the
examination will be admitted.
Applicants must reside within the
territory supplied by the post oftcr
tor which the examination is announc
ed.
wyI The examination Is open to al
citizens of the United States who cal
comply with the requirements.
Application blanks, Form 1853, en-,
full information concerning the require
ments Of the examination can be &c
cured from tn epostmastrr at tae plac
of vacancy or from the United State
Civil Service Commission, Washington
d. c.
Applications should be properly exc
cuted and filed with the Commission a
Washington, d, c. at the earliest prac
teal date.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-08

The nations are going to
agree not to use poison gas. So
there won't be any danger
from that source-until the
next war.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-08

We've always felt that the
most sensible girls in Abbeville
are the ones who don't believe
they'd ecome famous as movie
stars.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-08

There comes a day into the
life of every girl when she
learns to distinguish the differ
ence between a dimple and u
wrinkle.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-08

\ LOT Of physical ailments
are cured by sunshine, but ev,
cry now and then we learn
where some fellow has dec
from trying to obltSer himself
up with moonshine.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-08

Now comes a story to the eff
feet that bootleggers are SO
numerous in New York City
they often catch themselves
selling to each other.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-08

ButeheriEg time here, Ask voIr
farm OF home demonstration agent for
instruction in cutting, triming. sailing
and eurign of meats, and the making Of
sausage and lard.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-08

Science is a great thing, but
it has never yet explained why
the rooster does the Growing
while it's the hen that lays the
egg.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-08

Sweet potatoes aud the plantation
s~ee'pPtato curing.house offer msrv
possibilities to t4e farmer cA.tin,
ABOUT for new crops to grow. Free plan.
cay be obtained by writing to tho STINT.
University Extension Division at Ba,cr
Rouge.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-08

Uncle Sans probe has re-
vealed the price of coal at the
mine, but he hasn't yet found
out the price of all all-wod
suit at the cotton field.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-08

Butter and eggs show little tendeev
tofollOw other farm products in dropp>
ing to lower price levelss. A hint for
the thrifty farm housewife,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-08

la the matter of wages and
prices we would do ell to re-
member that we all went up
together and we'll all have to
tumble together.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-08

One thing about Christmas
nowadays is the style has fixed
the skirts so a fellow no longer
has to guess how much it will
take TO fill his girls stocking.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-08

When a man runs across a
few of the old love letters he
wrote before he got her he can
easily understand as he reads
them why some people believe
man sprung from monkeys.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-08

The man who is always hunt
ing something for nothing US
ually has less than anybody
else and pays more for it.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-08

After a man has been mar
ried for quite a while he learns
how to sympathize with the
smaller nations.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-08

Write to the State University Tx,
tension Division at Baton Rouge for 4
free copy Of the new circular on the
Pink Boil Worm and its Control.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-08

Serious delays can often be avoided
by the Tractor owner il he will careful.
ly inspect and clean the tractor befora
storing it for any length of time.