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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-17

back through the pages of his-
 tory and question the validity of
 agreements made long ago wOuld
 complicnte rather than facilitate
 an agreement.
 In the opinion of many of those connected with the conference this provision of the Chinese plan would throw open to review by the arma- ment conference a long list of cove- nants, including the agreement grow ing out of the famous 21 demands.
 The leases held by Japan on Shan- tung and Manchuria. and the numer- GUS contracts permitting foreign con- troi of railroads in China. In addi- ton 1t has been charged by Chinese authorities that foreign nations have concluded "treaties" with various lo- cal Chinese potentates and all of these might have-to be laid on the table if the proposed treaties were accepted. Some thought it likely that the Anglo-Japanese alliance might also fall uned the classification of this section of the Chinese proposal, although the section regarded as ef- fecting it more directly is that by which the powers would "agree not to conclude between themselves any treaty or agreement directly affecting China or the general peace of these regions without pI pIevlously notify ing China and giving to her an op- to participate"
 In less than a year the alliance will expire by limitation unless re- newed, but the British hold to the view that its effect on the Chinese nation directly would not be sufficient to warrant it's inclusion in the class of agreements that it is proposed to bring under Chinese scrutiny.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-17
DIRE SEL WILL BE CHARGE D'AFFA|RES FOR J. 5. IN BERLIN
Nomination Thought to Mean No Ambassador Will Be Sent to Germany
 for Some Time :,
By Associated Press

Washington. November 16,-Ellis Loring Dresel of Boston was nomi- mated today by President Harding to be charge d'affaires to Germany Mir Dresel has been an American com missioner to Germany, and is now in. Berline
 The nomination of Mir Dresel was said in official circles to mean that probably no ambassador would be sent by the United States to Berlin for a time at least. Although off cials said the decision to entrust American representation in the Ger man capital to charge d'affaires was reached independently of any proposals from the German govern ment, 1t is considered quite probable here that Germany will be likewise represented in, Washington for some time.
 Mir. Dresel's presence in Berlin will enable prompt resumption of diplo- matic relations as soon as the Sem ate acts on his nomination. This is expected to be only matter of sev- eral days
 MT. Dresel is regarded highly by administration officials. who point out as one of his achievements the between the United States and Ger many. He is a lawyer and lived in Germany number of years. He was visiting in Berlin in 1914 when the World war broke out. and because of his wide experience was of great assistance to Americans who became stranded in Germany during that pe- riod. He left Germany when the United States entered the war but instead of returning. home he became identified with the Amrica ns relief commission in France. and later with relief work under the direction of the American Red Cross with headquar- ters in Switzerland. At the conclu- sion of the war he was appointed one of the expert advisors to the Ameri- can delegation at the Paris peace conference. and later was selected as American commissioner to Germany under the department of commerce, in which capacity he has since served.
 Officials would not say today how long Mir. Dresel might be-cxpected to serve as charge. His name has been mentioned in connection with the ap- pointmsne of an ambassador to Ber- in. but recently the name of Repre- sentative A1anson B. Houghton had been most prominently mentioned ln that connection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-17

As analysed by some. the policies proposed by the Chinese delegation might not only do away with the existing spheres of Influence" in the far east and put an end to extra Nter- ritorial rights within the Chinese re- public, but might also erect a bar rier against renewal oF the Anglo Japanese alliance unless China were given an opportunity of becoming a part to 1t. The British do not take this view
 Responsible officials of all the dele gations reserved judgment regard iig the effects Of the Chinese plan preferring to scrutinfze it with great est care. The possible influence on the Anglo-Japanese alliance aroused liveliest interest in the discussion of the delegates generally and every na- ton represented found much food for thought when it's special interests were considered in connection with the proposal
 Tint portion of the Chinese
 statement to which the Japanese
 appeared to attach greatest im-
 portance as effecting their indi-
 vfdual national interests was the
 section proposing that all exist
 ing commitments relating to
 China should he "examined with
 view to determining their scope
 and validity" From the beEin-
 ming of the armament negotia-
 tions Japan has maintained that
 .'ciosed incidents" should not be
 considered within the province of
 the conference and although her
 spoisesmen declare themseIves
 ready to admit my shortcomings
 of which world opinion may find
 her guilty. they sssert that to go
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-17
Woman Admits That She Wanted to Be
 on Arbuckle Jury
By Associated Press

San Francisco, November 16--- one-fourth of the seats in the court room were nneccupied to- day when the trial of Roscoe C. Arbuckle on manslaughter charge in connection with the death of Virginia Rappe was re- sumed.
 Mrs. Edith Unsworth, a pros- pective juror who was passed by the prosecution and defense, was recalled for further examination when the prosecution charged, that she had expressed an. opin- ion and wanted to get on the jury.
 She admitted she told friend in response to question that she would "lfke to be on the jury,- hut denied expressing any opIn- Ion in regard to ArbuckIe's guilt or innocence. She was allowed to remain in the jury box.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-17
FRENCH SAY CHINA
 OFFERED BASIS OF DISCUSSION

Washington, November 16.--Mem bers of the French delegation. com- menting upon the Chinese proposals. agree that they form a suitable ba- sis for the discussion of the whole far eastern question. The proposals to them, however. seem to lack defi- niteness except as to principle, and it is presumed that the Chinese dele gation will take an early occasion for suggesting specific settlements of such outstanding issues as shan tung, Mongolia. Manchuria and all the other disputatious problems.
 Premier Briand, while not saying anything respecting the Chinese project in talking after the meeting. did comment upon the general out line of his speech about the French army which he will be prepared to deliver at an early plenary session ot the conference.
 "Frnnce being isolated, for she
 is isolated" said he. ''is in n dif-
 ferent position from America,
 Great Britain and Japan in the
 limitation of naval armnments.
 Those countries are friends and
 they propose as friends among
 themselves to reach n reasonable
 and equitable restriction, each
 having due regard to the position
 of the other. France Is not In
 such n relation 10 Germany~-Con-
 sequently France is bound to
 make such provision for htr se-
 curity ns seems to her sufficient.
 Germany is in a situation where she can with great rapidity mobilize five or six millions of men who have had service in her armies. We must be able to put immediately into ac tion force adequate to delay or pre- vent rapid mobilization. I shall go into these questions in the address I am to make when MT. Hughes in- dicates the day.
 NJ. Briand was questioned respect ing the treaty with the- Turkish Kemalists.
 we have made that agreement" said the French prime minister. "so that we may withdraw the 10000 men which we now have in Syria and Cilicia. The Angora agreement per mits us to do that
 win that agreement enable the Turkish government to have Con- stantinople?" he was asked.
 Tt remains for the Greeks, to reach an accord. following which, I assume, the Turkish governmenr would again have possession of Con- stantinople." said M. Briand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-17
GREAT BRITAIN IN AGREEMENT WIZ. OPEN DQQn. n..,,;2z:!i1Jl
English Do Nc @ihink Anglo Japanese Alliance Is h. voIved in Chinese
 Proposals
By Associated Press

Washington, November 16.-Four outstanding features of the official British viewpoint on China's pro- posals on the far eastern question were emphasized tonight by the highest authorities:
 Great Britain reiterates that she is in full agreement with the open door policy. She regards the spheres of influence" as antiquated and unsuit- able to modern conditions. {:
 The Panama canal Is not re-
 garded ns a specific question and
 will not he urged on the consid-
 erntIon of the conference.
 The AnGio-Japanese alliance is
 not regarded by the British as
 directly involved in the Chinese
 proposals for settlement of the
 far eastern questions, although 1t
 may he drawn into the discussion
 at later stage.
 By the same authority it was said that consideration of far eastern questions will proceed at once upon the basis of the proposition submit ted today by the big nine" by the Chinese delegates. The various top ics set out ia the Chinese plan will be referred to experts for examina- tion, and 1t is the purpose to bring their reports before the full confer ence at the earliest practicable mo- ment.
 While the British viewpoint is that the ,Anglo-Japanes alliance is not directly involved in any of the Chi nese propositions submitted today, the British would welcome some kinG of an agreement between the great powers or even one limited to America, Japan and Great Britain to replace it. This is founded on the feeling that there is need for some co operative action to regulate con- ditions in the far east in the interest of peace and prosperity of the people.
 No proposition concerning re- adjustment of foreign indebtedness to the United States resulting from the war will be advanced by the Brit ish delegates. Evidence that the sub ject is not in contemplation for con- sideration is afforded by the fact that there are no financial experts attached to the British representa- ton here. In fact, there is every evil dence that the British instructions contemplate a very strict adherence to the agenda proposed by the. United States are basis for conference. It is known that the French delegation is of the same mind, fact which is believed to explain the expecta- tions of both the British and French delegates of speedy termination of the conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-17
s I A I [ BAPT|SIS
 ARE ON RECORD FOR DISARMAMENT
Send Message to Washington Conference Expressing Hope for Success
 of Undertaking

Troy, November 1s.-The Alabama Baptist state convention today sent a message to the arms conference at Washington expressing interest and earnest hope that the conference will accomplish it's purpose. The text or the message follows:
 ''We, representing 240,000 Baptists living in the state of Alabama. now assembled in convention in the city of Troy express to you our deep anu growing interest in the tasks ana hopes of your conference, and assure you of our prayers and good will that divine wisdom may be given you ana gracious fellowship characterize your proceedings. and that you may De enabled to relieve the world Of i's vast burden il IS now carrying
 Al the morning session ministerial relief, home and state missions were considered The report of pr. John NJ. Thomas of Talladega showed that 65 ministers in the state were receiv- ing money from the ministerial retiel fund An attempt to have the names of the -beneficiaries published was de- feated The sum of S19,3s5 was paid out in this fund during the past year.
 Favor sunday Laws
 The convention unanimously passed u resolution prepared and presented by Rev. J. 0. Colley of Enterprises praying that the next session or the ieeislature of Alabama pass neees- sary laws for the more strict observ- ance of Sunday in the state
 Dr. CoIlcy offered the resolution and made d short talk on it. This was followed by Dr. J. E. billiard, pastor of Southside church in BIT mingham He made strong talk for the resolution. declaring that nc Christian people do not want oiue Sunday" nor do they want yehow sunday, nor a red Sunday declares the speaker. He said he could sTs the name of one man who had been approached in the state and asked to contributeN S1,o0o to fight against further Sunday laws in the state. The resolution was passed without oppo- sitiop.
 Much of the morning session was taken up with discussion Of stata and foreign missions. Dr. John F. Purser of Atlanta made an urgent and stirring talk on mission work and declared that the Baptists had increased their glfts to missions luo per cent during tho year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-17

The open sympathy of the United States with their position was at once manifest. The British support ed it in many respects. The positions of the others were so clearly defined although members Of the Japanese delegations have expressions of ap- proval in pazt at least of China's bill of rights.
 In brief, China wants guarantees for territorial integrity and politi- cal and administrative independence; she proposes the open door for all in all parts of the country; she wants all spheres of influence relinquished; she wants no treaties made affecting her without being consulted about them.
 The full extent of China's position is much broader than this. but these are the essentials. The last feature may be construed as affecting the Anglo Japanese alliance, although the British take an opposite view.
 Today's session of the big nine was occupied entirely with the presenta- ton of China's views.. Immediately afterward it became known that they commanded the moral support of the United States. The British view points were made known a httic later. The Japanese did not state their reaction, but previous pro- nouncements by some of their rep- resentntives have put them in line with rts nT o3~
 The discussion of far eastern af- fairs will be continued at another meeting.
 OFFICIAL STATEMENT
 INCLUDES CHINAS VIEWS
 Washington, November 1s.-The following official statement was is- sued late today by the conference on limitation of armament:
 The committee on Pacific and far eastern questions met on Wednesday, November l6, at Il a. m., at the Pan- American building. There were pres ent the delegates to the conference of the United States of America, Bell siun, the British empire, China, France, Italy, Japan. the Netherlands and Portugal, together with one ad- wiser and one secretary for each dele gation.
 The secretary general of the com ference was named secretary of the committee.
 The chairman made few intro ductory remarks regarding the far eastern situation.
 'Ehe Chinese minister read the fol- lowing statement:s
 In view of the fact that China must necessarily play an important part in the deliberations of this con- ference with reference to the politi- cal situation in the far east, the Chinese delegation has thought 1t proper that they should take the first possible opportunity to state certain general principles, which, in their opinion, should guide the con
 (Continued on Page Twelve)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-17
GREETINGS TO WILSON Rv Associated Press

Hot Springs. Ark, November 1S.- Greetings were exchanged today Dy the Southern Medical association and former President Woodrow Wilson when the convention authorized a message to MT. Wilson congratulat- ing him for his great Humanitarian efforts,' and expressing pleasure that he was able to take part In the Armistice Day exercisess The for mer President answered with cor dialkmessage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-17
GOVERNOR KILBY TO TAKE PART IN
 ANNUAL DEER HUNT

Montgomery, November 1e.-(spe- ciaI. )-The capitol of Alabama will be represented In the annual deer hunt on the Allison game preserve in Sumter county which will be held Friday and Saturday. Governor Kilby will leave Friday morning for the hunt and will be present Friday aft ernoon and Saturday, while John Ii. Wallace, Jr, state conserya-ion commissioner: Col. Hartley A. Moon, head of the state military de- partment, and Fred Fl. Gotmley, clerk of the house of representatives, will leave Thursday morning and will be present when the hunt begins at o'clock Friday morning.
 The annual deer hunt which is givelc by E. F Allison, prominent citizen of Sumter county. ias been an interesting event for several years Prominent citizens from va rious sections of the state have been .ny.leS and special ca will he operated from Birmingham for the convenience of citizens of Birming- ham.
 MT. Allisons game preserve, cons tains about 15.000 acres. Each hunt is held in strict accordance with the game laws of Alabama. Every hunter is required to possess a license and every person who kills a doe in violation of the state law is required by Mir. Allison 10 enter a plea of guilty and to pay such fine as may be imposed by the court. The law prohibits the killing of doe at all seasons of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-17

Acceptance Of Chinese
 Principles Would HaUe
 Sweeping Effect On Orient
By Associated Press

Washington November 6Accepance spirit letter the China solution the prob lems would of diplomatic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-17
Chinese Delegates Lead the Way to Discussion of
 the Far East Situation
Conference Takes Up New Subject With Same Momen-
 tum That It Entered Upon Naval Armament Ques- tion-Amerca Sympathizes With China
By Associated Press

Washington 6The Washington today turned
  with which tackled the question of naval delegates led way In which all nations participating represented which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-17
COLONEL MOON RETURNS

Montgomery, November Ib.-ISpe- ial.)-col. Hartley A. Moon, head of the state military department, re- turned today from a visit to Green vile, Butler county. and Evergreen. Conecuh county, and announced tha plans had been perfected for the im- mediate organization in the two towns of machine gun squadrons which will be attached to the Ala bama national guard. The oryaniza- tion work has been started and 1t is planned to have the organizations equipped and mustered into the ser vice by Christmas. Each squadron will have two machine guns and the proper complement of horses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-17
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Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-05-06
STUDEBAKER C0-
 OPERATIVE PLAN
 PUT INTO EFFECT

Labor turnover with the Stude- baker Corporation for the first three months of this year was 61.6 percent as against a percentage of 269.9 for the year of 1920, according to an- nouncement now being made by the management. No small credit for this extraordinary reduction is be- lieved to be due to the functioning of the company's unique and complete cooperative plans as instituted in all the plants during the summer of 1919.
 The cooperative plans, which em- body the payment of anniversary checks, vacation wages, life insurance and pensions, together with stock purchasing rights, were formulated for the fundamental and primary pur- pose of securing prompt attendance, royal application to duty, and con- tinuous service, and the employees are so informed in plain statements. There is no savor of paternalism or any intention of giving something for nothing; eht employees are assured that their prompt, loyal, and contin- uous service, the only thing demand ed in exchange for the right to par ticipate under the provisions, increas- es the company's profits until it can we'll afford to pay the benefits.
 Concrete evidence of the satisfac- tory working out of the system is fur nished by the fact that Studebaker body painters and trimmers, working in the Detroit plants, refused to join a strike of their union in that city.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-05-06

They realized that continuity of ser vice is the one thing essential to their sharing in the cooperative benefits and were unwilling to sacrifice their status on the records of the co-opera tive Department.
 Under the co-partnership provisions employees are permitted to buy stock in the concern to the amount of $500 annually, ten percent of the amount being payable in cash at the time of purchase and 40 per cent payable in equal quarterly payments over a per iod of four years. The remaining 50 percent is paid by the company in ex- change for continuous service. Ap- proximately 2S per cent of the total number of employees now own stock under these provisions, the majority having purchased the maximum amount.
 What is considered most remark able in this connection is the fact that there was little effort on the part of the company to induce the employees to take advantage of the stock-pur- chasing rights, almost all of the sales being made at the voluntary request of the purchaser.
 Anniversary checks are payable for year of continuous service, certain definitely specified absence privileges being incorporated in connection. On his first anniversary date, an em- ployee is paid check equal in amount to five percent of his earnings with the company during the year. The percentage which determines the amount of the check remains the same for the first four years of service, but on the fifth and succeeding years it increases to ten percent. A close record is kept of each employee and any failure on his part to meet the attendance requirements serves at once to forfeit his right to participate under the plans.
 During 1920, 8,osS employees were
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-05-06
AMERICAN MINING CONGRESS TO FIGHT
 COURT DECISION WTALlY
 AFFECTING MINING DEVELOPMENT

WASHINGTON, April 30.-Assist- ant Attorney General Frank K. Nebe- |ker of the Department of Justice has filed in the Supreme Court a brief by J. c. Callbreath, secretary of The American Mining Congress, as friend of the court, giving suggestions as to the ownership of percolating wat |ers involved in the case of the Snake Creek Mining and Tunnel Co.,, vs. the Midway Irrigation Co.,, petition for the review of the decision of the Cir cult Court. of Appeals, 9th Circuit, which reversed the decision of the Utah District Court, has been filed.
 The brief points out that the deci- sion of the Circuit Court affects gen orally the interests of persons and corporations engaged in the mining
 industry where water is used for ir-
 rigation; that the decision is radical
 departure from the rule which has hitherto prevailed with reference to the ownership of percolating waters encountered and developed as an in cidnt to certain mining operations,
 and supporting the request for re- view of the decision. It is pointed out that the waters in question were per colating waters encountered and de- veloped by the Snake Creek Co.,, by means of tunnel driven by it into Ia mountain in Utah, in the vicinity of which mountain flowed a surface |stream whose waters had been appro- |priated for beneficial purposes by the irrigation company. The District