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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-10
DUTCH TO PROTEST
TO LLOYD GEORGE
Anti-Allied Feeling Aroused in
Holland by Premier's
Remarks.
BY Associated Press:


THE HAGUE, March 9-Much Of
Of the old feeling against the allied
time blockade OF Holland has
been aroused by the British Lrime
minister's remarks on Monday in
parliament regarding what the al
lies would do with reference to GER
tificates Of origin II German goods
were sent through.
The Nieuw Courant intimates that
a strong protest by the Dutch gov
ernment is likely and while express
sing the hope that England will
realize that Mr.. Lloyd Georges re-
marks were made under the strain
Of excitement" suggests that it is
time for Holland, Switzerland, Den
mark and possibly Norway and Swe-
den to get together TO oppose the
arbitrariness OF the allied action
1--WE do not doubt that the Brit
ish government will justify our stern
protest" says the newspaper, land
remember. in preparing measures
against Germany, that there is no
longer a question Of actual war In
the meantime it is not necessary
TO emphasize the fact that the ad-
herents OF the short-sighted policy
of England, just as those. of France
and Belgium, who can never forget
our neutrality during the war, will
strive to have their way"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-10
CONTINUE EFFORTS
TO SETTLE STRIKE
Leaders in Conference With
MediatOrs- Business Men
Operate Trains.
By Associatel Press.


ATLANTA, Ca, Mar. efforts to
adjust the wage reduction strike on
the Atlanta. Birmingham and At
lantic railway continued Wednesday
but with the announcement from tho
two representatives Of the federal
mediation board as 10 their progress.
Union leaders said so far they had
held but one conference with the
mediators sent here from Washing
ton and that this was a preliminary
one.
The fifth day of the strike. which
has paralyzed transportation on the
roads. was marked Wednesday by
departure Of two trains. and by a
petition filed i'm federal court here
attacking the constitutionality of sec
ion nine of the Newlands act which
requires twenty days notice before
reduction of wages. The petition
filed by counsel for the Birmingham
Trust company, at whose instance
the recently went into receivership,
was set for hearing Mar. IS. when
Federal Dist. Judge Sibley also ex-
poets to hear arguments on the eX-
tent and scope Of the wage reduction.
One train was run from Man
chester to Lineville. Ala, early
Wednesday and another was op-
Grated from Birmingham, Ala. and
return, with A. H. Woodward,
Birmingham business man, at the
throttle, and other business men
serving as the crew. Both trains
carried passengers and some mail.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-10
MANY HEIRS READY TO
SHARE ESTATE OF COL.
BAKER. PHILADELPHIA

Special 70 The News Times:
EL4KHART. Ind. March 9.-John
Kinney. Civil war veteran. is enter
tanning visions Of a young fortune
when the Col. Jacob Baker estate
is settled and the vast wealth is di-
vided among the heirs. Kinney
contends that Col. Baker was a
great uncle TO his father and that
he is legally entitled 20 a share in
the wealth that Will result from the
expiration Of a 30 year lease on
500 acre tract or land. which is in
the heart OF Philadelphia, and which
was leased by Baker 70 the city.
several hundred heirs are said 20
have sprung to life with the an
nouncement that the lease would
soon expire and that settlement
Wcald result.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-10
BRITISH COTTON
CONCERN PLANNED
Government of Empire to Fl.
nance Proposed Concern,
1t Is Said.


LOUISVILLE. KY. March p
cotton growing and marketing con-
Germ. financed and officially aided
by the British government is indi-
Gated in an authorized article in the
British government board Of trade
journal for February, received here
Wednesday by r. l.. Mckeilar, for
eign freight traffic manager for the
Southern railway. with headQuart-
ters in Louisville.
Far-reaching arrangements il was
indicated are nearing completion
for the establishment of "a huge
permanent organization with the III
innate object OF relieving the Brit
ish cotton industry OF dependence
upon the United states for the
greater part OF its supply OF raw
cotton.
The official count OF these devel-
opments intimates that a govern
ment appropriation OF 5000 British
pounds annually for five years has
been made for preparatory work
and ultimately large sum. ap-
preaching $4,000 pounds will be
made available Meanwhile IL is
contemplated. according 10 the ar
ticle. 20 provide what viii In effect
be government subsidy to cotton
growers
All these objects. it - recited. will
be attained by the imperial govern
ment and the British cotton indus
try working through an organization
known as the British Empire Cotton
Growing association.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-10
SILENCE OF 40 YEARS
BROKEN WHEN VICTIMS
SON LEARNS OF DEATH
special TO The News-Times:

Special TO The News Times:
LAPORTE, Ind, March "A
silence of two score years was
braken Wednesday with a message
from p. L. Van Ripper Of New York
city, in which he established his
Identity as a son Of a. II. Van Ripper,
for 40 years a Michigan Central
conductor, and who with his wife
was a victim Of the Porter tragedy
10 days ago, in which many lives
were lost.
When divorced from his first wife
about 40 years ago, Van Riper lost
all trace Of the son whose custody
had been given TO the mother. Nor
did the father mention % friends
the misfortune OF his early married
life The son. through New Y York
newspapers, learned of the death Of
the veteran conductor and upon in
vestigation found that it was his
father, whom he Fad never known.
The son will become the sole heir
TO the Van Ripper estate.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-10
OPPOSE STAND ON
COLOMBIAN TREATY
Republican Senators Against
Harding Message Asking
Ratification.

by Associated Press
WASHINGTON. March "A mes
sage sent by Pres't Harding TO the
senate Wednesday asking early rat
ification OF the $4,000. 900 treaty
with Colombia Immediately started
vigorous controversy with con
siderable group Of republicans
aligned in opposition. Is was the
new executives first congressional
message and as anticipated develop
cd the first open differences be
tween senate republicans.
The communication was brief and
understood 20 have requested ratiti-
cation Of the long delayed treaty,
principally on the ground that such
action would improve relations be-
tween the United States and Co
lombia and have a beneficial effect
on relations between the United
States and all OF L.atin-America.
Publication OF the message read in
an executive session OF the senate
was deferred.
Postponement OF the treaty's con
sideration until the April session OF
congress appeared probable. Lead
ers among advocates and opponents
OF the treaty started negotiations
and Thursday i was hoped that au
agreement might be reached which
would defer consideration until
next month. limit debate after the
senate reassembles In April, and
fix a definite date for a final vote.
Differences over the treaty ap-
peared principally among repubh-
cans Most OF the democratic sen
ators were reported 10 favor rati-
fication of the treaty which the
Wilson administration negotiated in
1914.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-10
MARSHALL WOULD LEVEL
CLASS DISTINCTION OF
ALL AMERICAN PEOPLE
BY Associated Press

BY Associated freSs-
CLEVELAND. O.. March "A
plea for the rejuvination OF demo-
cratic ideals in American life and the
levelling OF all class distinctions in
America. was made by former Vice
Pres't Thomas r. Marshall here
Wednesday in an address.
America IS the hope OF the
world" Mr.. Marshall said. and
America rests upon the heart that
is I'm the breast OF every American,
man and woman.
THE world cannot 20 on as II has
Disarmament must come some way
TO mankind.
Let Us live our democracy-LIet
US level all distinctions on class and
make this America really democra-
tic"
Newton u. Baker. former Sec'y OF
War was among the guests at the
speakers table.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-10
PACKING HOUSE
EMPLOYEES WANT
Appeal to President to Fore.
stall Abrogation of War
Time Agreement.
SEND STRIKE WARNING
Harding Faces First Big In.
dustrial Problem Since
His Inauguration.
BY Associated Press


OMAHA. Nebr. Mar. a.-Pres't
H1fding was called upon Wednesday
night 10 settle his first big industrial
problem since his Inauguration when
representatives Of packing house
employees sent him a telesram ask
ing him TO prevent purposed wage
reductions and adjustment OF
working hours
Samuel Gompers. president OF the
American Federation OF Labor was
asked in another telegram 10 20 10
the White House as the direct ron
resentauve OF the Meat cutters
union an urge immediate action on
the request He was asked a.so 70
call a meeting Monday in Chicago
OF all allied unions working for the
packers 10 outline concerned action
In event Of a strike.
Delegates to the conference here
called by the Amalagamated Meat
cutters and Butcher Workmen OF
North America voted unanimously
late Wednesday 10 appeal 10 the
president i'm an attempt 70 fores.talI
abrOgauOn Of the war time agree
mont between the packers and their
employees. The action Of the dele
gates who represent workers in every
large packing center. affects "a. 900
employees. union officials said.
Want Changes Held.
The telegram 20 the preadent
asking him 20 request the packers "a
hold in allegiance the wa 90 and hour
changes. announced effective Non
day until the Secretary OF Labor
can investigate charges conLaired IN
the message. The conference also
adopted a resolution requesting tho
president TO use his good ofHces to
compel the packers 20 comply with
the agreement entered into by tho
government and that unless the
packers consent. that ae exercise hiss
power 10 place tho hacking house
industry under government control
and operation and publicly brand
The present owners and mana Zers OF
the industry as menace 20 the
government and society in general.
A strike warning appeared I'm the
same resolution which instructed the
union officers 20 take such action as
viii result in "a unanimous and e.
fective resistance TO a return % the
ten hour work day, wage reductions
and other barbaricconditionst that ex-
listed prior 10 1917. unless Pres't
Harding sends assurance Of action
This resolution according 20 Den
mis- Lane, secretary treasurer Of the
lrnion r0eane -1ffhorfzaffcr fov d.
strike affecting all packing house
employees OF the United states and
Canada.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-10
CLEVELAND LAWYERS
FILE PROTEST VOTE
By Associated Press
CLEVELAND.

a
CLEVELAND. March 9.-The
Cleveland Bar association Wednesday
night adopted a resolution protesting
against Federal Judge X. NJ. lands
accepting the position OF baseball
commissioner. The resolution which
was drafted by former Congressman
Paul Howland OF Ohio, declares
Judge Lands action is inconsistent
with the full and adequate perform
ance" Of his duty as a federal judge,
and that il constitutes a serious i'm
propriety" on his part.
The resolution endorsed the re-
port OF the congressional sub-com-
mittee on judiciary. 10 which was
referred Impeachment h arg 5
against Judge lands. filed by Con-
gresham welty OF Ohio. and ''favors
the fullest and most thorough in
vestigation 10 the end that the high
standing Of the federal judiciary
may be maintained"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-10
ITALIANS PREPARE
TO PAY WAR DEBT
TO UNITED STATES
New Ambassador Says Italy is
Rehabilitating Financial
Condition.

by AbSotldteu fresS-
WASHINGTON. March 9.-Ttaly
is preparing. through rehabiiitating
her internal financial condition, set
ting in motion again the machinery
of commercial relations and resum-
ing the production of staples Of
commerce utilized in her foreign
trade, TO discharge her debt 10 the
United States. Rolando Ricci. the
new Italian ambassador. said We'd
nesday I'm answer to an inquiry. The
debt. according 10 the last annual
report Of former Sec'y of the Treas
ury Houston. amount TO s1.631,000.
It is essential the ann bassado
pointed out, that the internal inan-
ces Of Italy should be set on a firm
foundation before the country could
undertake 10 settle its external obli-
cations Several sources of revenue
in former years he explained. had
been lost. such as the large sums de-
rived from tourists, the heavy re-
mittances that had come from Ital-
ians in the United States and the
revenue from the sales in this COun-
try Of such Italian staples as fruits.
olives. oil and wines. AS war
measure. the ambassador continued.
his government stopped the eXpOrta-
tiOn Of oils, fruits, and wheat pro
ducts such as macaroni. but he ad-
ded that this prohibition vas now
to be removed so that these staples
might again figure as important fac
tors in trade All together. he said.
the prospects were bright for a re-
storation OF commercial relations on
the former basis that would event
uaIly make possible a financial set
uement Of the heavy indebtedness.
Although no intimation has come
from the treasury Of a disposition TO
discuss the questions involved in a
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-10
RECOMMEND Big
IMPROVEMENT IN
PUMPING SYSTEM
Consulting Engineer T ellis
Works Board That Local
Situation is Serious.

Contrary TO the general belief that
the rehabilitation OF the central
pumping station woul dsolve the
water problem in South Bend. in
formation was given on at the regu-
lar meeting Of the board of public
works Wednesday night to the effect
that the building of the central sta
tion was merely the initial step in a
general improvement Of the entire
water system in the city and which
would tend to put the system on an
efficient basis. If the present plans
which are at present under way go
through an entirely new distribution
system will be built on the west side
OF the city and a new improved
pumping station erected in the vic
unity of Beck's lake.
Work on the new plans have al
ready been begun and wells are be-
ing sunk in the general neighborhood
OF Beck's lake and the pressure,
quality and quantity of the water be-
ing tested. A comprehensive digest
OF the existing condition of the water
supply of the city was brough to the
notice of the board OF public works
Wednesday morning in letter from
William Artingstall. consulting en-
gineer Of Chicago. in which the I'M
nesday night the board approved the
provements needed were cited. Wed
recommendation made by Mr.. Ar
tingstall and Will take immediate
steps to follow them.
Letter Follows.
The letter 10 the board which eX-
plains the entire proposition is as
follows:
I'm my previous reports TO your
honorable body, / have made certain
recommendation for Improvements
at the central pumping station, the
Immediate rehabilitation of which is
imperative. 1 do not believe, how
ever. that the serious condition and
inadequacy of your pumping capac-
ity is fully appreciated by the pub
lie nor yourselves. This statement
is made with ali due respect and
without casting any reflection on the
ability of the officials or employees.
But the conditions exist and the
issue must be met. As appropriate
.Iy signed by the National Board of
Fire Underwriters. the station ca
pacity of the city of South Bend. at
CONT N-T~Lvn nN pAET- EIGHTH
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-10
Gov ELECT TO DANISH
GAMBLING AND ALL VICE
~ Assnciated Press .

By Associated Press
CALEXO. Cal. March 9.--Gamb-
ling and vice OF all kinds Will be
promptly banished from MeXicali
Tijuana. and ali other parts Of the
northern district of Lower Califor-
mia. il was stated here Wednesday
by Epigmenio Y Barra, jr, governor
elect OF the district, who plans to
take office Thursday.
Senor Barra arrived Wednesday
and was met at the railroad station
by a large crowd Of Americans and
Mexicans. The formal transfer Of
authority from Manuel Balarezo 70
Senior y Barra Will be accompanied
by considerable ceremony. The new
governor will be the host at a formal
reception and ball Saturday night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-10
McCRAY SIGNS
STATE INCOME
TAX PROPOSAL
Approves Resolutions Propos-
ing Tax and Property
ClassifiCatiOns.
TO VOTE ON PROPOSAL
Changes IN Constitution to be
Submitted to Vote of
People in Fall.

DE AhSueldltu EEeeo-
lNDIANAPOLIS. March 9.-The
changes I'm the state constitution
tnat would be submitted 20 a vote
Of the people next September were
approved Wednesday by Gov. Nc
Cray. signing the senate joint reso-
lutions proposing a state income tax
and the classification OF property
for purposes OF taxations. The lat
ter had been opposed in the legisia-
ture by the organized manufactur-
crs and others.
Numerous other bills also were
signed by the governor. among them
being the Lcer bill. which was at
tackled by some school men for it's
transferring to the legislature from
the state board OF education the
control over teachers training
courses. Amendments TO the blue
shy law. offered by the state securi-
tics commission with the announced
purpose OF putting teeth in the law,
also were approved by the gov
crnor.
Signs Tax Increase.
The bill increasing the state tax
for vocational training also was
signed
The measures signed. their num-
her 80 known in the legislature and
their author. follow
s. Il. by Sen. Alldredge: To
amend the 1895 act for the state
home for disabled and destitute
soldiers and providing that the gov
crnor shall appoint "A board OF five,
all Of whom shall be former service
mcnt. bon0rably discharged.
s. r. 23-By Steele: Provide
methods 10 declare dead heirs-at-
law. devises and Iegatees who have
never been residents Of Indiana and
who cannot be found. and providing
for closing such estates.
<. b. 6S-By Rats. Amendments
TO the blue sky law. designed by the
state securities commission TO
strengthen the act.
s. r. 129-By Nichols; Amending
banking laws 10 refine duties Of
state bank commissioners.
S. h. 123-By Rats: Making law
governing warehouse receipts uni
form with the laws OF other states.
S. r. 154-By Steele: Authorizing
rublic utilities TO condemn lands
on approval Of the public service
commission.
s. Il. 172-By Kiper: Making 1t a
misdemeanor TO take or entice
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-10
SMITH TO FACE
ARDMORE JURY TODAY

BY Associated Press;
ARDMORE. Okla. March g.
Mrs. Jake L. Hamon. widow Of the
multi-millionaire and politician for
whose alleged murder Clara Smith
Hamon viii go on trial Thursday in
Carter county district court. arrived
in Ardmore Wednesday. Mrs. Ha-
mon has been subpenaed as wit
ness for the state. Among other ar
rivals was James G. O'Brien. for
merly an assistant states attorney
Of Cook county Illinois. who has
been retained 10y Mrs. Jake Hamon
as her personal attorney.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-10
COUNCIL SAYS
GERMANS MUST
Met DEMANDS
Declare Penalties Will Con.
tinue Until Settlement
is Made.
NO PERMANENT GRAB
French Premier Denies Inten-
tiOn to Keep Occupied
Territory.
81 Associated Press

by Associated EreSS-
LONDON, March 9.-The penal
ties imposed upon Germany will
cease only when a satisfactory So
luton of the questions OF rerara-
tiOns, disarmament and war crimi-
nails has been accepted by the allies.
This is the decision of the su-
preme council taken at its meeting
Wednesday night, at which time NJ.
BRAND declared that the French
government had no intention of
permanently occupying territory on
the left bank of the Rhine. lie
said that the only object was to Sc
cure execution of the treaty.
The council agreed to instruct the
allied high commission of the
Rhineland to invite the attendance
of Italian representatives when eco
nomic questions resulting from the
application of the penalties were
under consideration.
Express Appreciation.
NJ BRAND and the heads OF the
other delegations expressed appreci-
alton of Mr.. Lloyd-George's conduct
Of the conference and his lucid
speech.
Besides dealing with sanctions.
the council decided TO draft a bill
for so percent toll on the sales
of German goods. In this connec-
tion it was stated that imports 10
the allied countries through neutral
countries viii be required TO have
certificates from the respective
chambers OF commerce in the neu-
tral countries or in the countries OF
trans-shipment, showing the origin
of the goods.
The discussion os the questions
relating to Turkey and Greece was
resumed, and THURSDAYS there will
be private conversations with the
Greeks and Turks in the hope of
arriving at a settlement
Premier Lloyd George, alluding
before the supreme council Wed
nesday TO French newspaper COM
ment on the occupation OF addi-
tional German territory. asked the
French premier for assurances that
annexation was not contemplated.
The French comment indicated the
belief that the institution of a Gus
toms barrier was likely to lead 10
separation between the occupied
territories and the rest Of Germany
Wanted Assurance.
Former Premier Clemenceau's re-
pudiation Of permanent occupation
was brought into the discussion
Mr. Lloyd-George said that al
though he had absolute confidence
in NJ. BRAND and the good sense Of
CONTINUED on PAGE ETGHT5
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-10
KILLING CAUSES
CHAOS IN SPAIN
Assassination of Premi c r
Leaves Political Situation
in Muddle.


MADRID, March 9.-The Dato
tragedy leaves the Spanish political
situation moro confused than ever.
Senior Dato's followers are dividing
their allegiance between the Mar
uuis de Lena. Count de Bugallal,
Joaquin SANCHEZ Toca. jose SANCHEZ
Guerra and Francisco Bergamin, all
former ministers
IL seems probable. however, that
the assassination of Senior Dato will
cause the conservative group TO
~unite in order to form a strong
government. probably under former
Premier Maura.
In some quarters IL has been sug-
restcd that a temporary military
government bc Installed but this
idea has not been received generally
with satisfaction.
Prior to his assassination Tuesday
night. Premier Dato had spent the
entire evening in the senate. where
ho delivered a brief speech in the
course OF the debate I'm reply 10 the
speech from the throne He was
one OF the last members OF the cab
met To leave the ministerial bench.
News Spreads Rapidly.
The news OF the assassination
spread rapidly Notwithstanding the
fact that the last editions OF the eve
ming papers had been issued Most
OF he versions OF the outrage were
90 the effect that the premier had
been slightly wounded.
When King Alfonso learned OF the
attack on the premier he desired TO
go to the scene. but was persuaded
by his encourage not 90 do so. a
performance at the Theatre Royal
at which the king and queen intend
Cd 90 be present was suppressed aft
or the assassination OF the premier.
The people of Madrid are discuss
ing nothing but the killing OF the
premier. regarding which there are
various versions. ore report had IL
that several motorcycles participat-
cd I'm the attack. The report that
footman had been killed is er-
roneous; he was wounded in the
heed.
Immediately after the outrage.
communications were cut. including
the cable and local telephone ser
vices. but they were restored at one
o'clock IN the morning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-10
FIVE BANDITS SOUGHT
FOR CHICAGO MURDER

CHICAGO, March 9-Five ban
dts Wednesday shot 10 death Alex
ander Wittoit after attempting TO
hold him up near his home on the
south side. Wittoit, with numerous
bullet wounds in his body. lived lust
long enough 20 give the police de-
scription Of his aSsailants. who fled
in an automobile. Wittoit was the
third man 20 he shot down in the
streets in two days. two being killed
"Wednesday in the 18th ward, where
a bitter political feud had ragged.