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Evening star., 1922-02-10
REGRETS HOLLAND
WAS NOT IN PARLEY
Foreign Minister Says Nation
Should Have Accepted
Washington Invitation.
BY the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
THE HAGUE. February 9-Dis-
;cussing Hollands foreign estimates
in the house of commons, Foreign
Minister Van karnebeek also re-
viewed the country's foreign rela-
Itions. He explained that il was a
duty Holland owed herself as a CO.
lonial power to have accepted an in
vitation to the Washington confer
Ience of limitation OF armament and
far eastern affairs. He described the
ifour-power pact arranged at Wash
ington as a genuine endeavor to pre-
vent conflicts in the Pacific.
Peculiar Political Position.
Jonkheer Van Karnebeek explained
how Holland. not being a signatory
to this treaty. came into a peculiar
political position. He read the soffi-
cial text of Americas declaration to
respect Hollands possessions in the
Pacific. Therefore. ne added. Holland
is now participating in that pact, and
the Washington conference has i'm
portant significance as to Holland s
future.
Defending the league of nations.
tho foreign minister said he did not
deny its political tinge. but he was
cCnnGent tnlS WOuld wear OH IN
time" He pointed out that the CO.
operation of the supreme council and
the league of nations had been sue
cessful in many instances in pro-
ducing desired results. He defended
the attitude of the Dutch delegation
as against Argentina's proposal to
admit all states TO the league. whether
they subscribe to the rules or not.
This, he said, would be contrary to
the covenant of the league.
Tribute to International Court.
Van Karnebeek. briefly but warmly.
paid tribute to the new international
court of justice. He announced that
negotiations would be resumed with
Belgium regarding the treaty of 1899.
and said he was convinced satis-
! factory solution would speedily be
reached.
Discussion of the revision of this
treaty in 1919 led to an acute stu
alton between Holland and Belgium.
Evening star., 1922-02-10
ARREST OF GANDH|
ORDERED, IS REPORT
Indian SeIf-Government to
Come From Evolution, Not
Revolution, Says Minister.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, February 10.-fhe Indian
government has ordered the imme
diate arrest of Mahatma X. Gandhi,
leader of the non-co- co-operatiOnists in
India. according to the Daily Sketch.
India is gradually TO take her place
as partner in the British common
wealth of nations, probably as fed
Grafton of provinces. This was the
ideal British policy as described by
the secretary for India. f. 8. Montagu
in speech today. He believed that
all that was necessary for the success
of this policy was patience and sin
cerity.
we are in favor of 'swaraj', as
they call it, within the empire. We
will lead them there in the only way
we believe they can be successfully
led there" he declared. 1T is pa
thetic that those disturbing the
peace in India today bear on the fore
front of their banner the demand for
precisely the same 'swaraj,' or self
government, but they think they can
get it faster by revolution.
1T is by evolution. not revolution.
that progress is possible; therefore
there is no way of dealing with their
efforts except by the rigorous en-
forcement of the law and the severe
repression of those seeking to disturb
it,"
Evening star., 1922-02-10
ALLEGED PLOT TO OBTAIN
S357,OOO UNLAWFULLY
Owners on Trial for Claiming In
surance on Schooner Destroyed
by Explosion at Sea.

NORFOLK, Va. February 10
Trial on the charge of conspiracy for
the purpose of collecting s116.000 war
risk insurance and s1S1, 600 marine in
surance in the sinking of the four
masted schooner Charles G. Endicott
by an explosion at sea on February
9, 1921, has opened here in United
States court before Judge D. Law
renee Groaer and a jury.
The alleged conspirators are ]. s.
Vasconseilas. president of the PENN
sula Transportation Company of New
York. and his brother, Joseph Vas
consellas of Taunton, Mass: capt.
James c. Cook, master, and Russell
L. Beatty. alias Charlie Anderson, Of
New York and Norfolk.
The Charles G.. Endicott, built in
Bath. Me, twenty years ago. was
consigned with cargo of S1l tons of
coal to Manzanillo. Cuba. On the
night of February 9. 1921. she sank
by the head, sixty miles north by east
of Cape Maisi, Cuba, as the result of
an explosion. The crew escaped in
a lifeboat
owners of the vessel maintain the
Endicott struck a floating mine. The
government claims she was purposely
blown up by explosives placed aboard
in Norfolk.
Evening star., 1922-02-10
.SEESU. U.S.ASFUTURE
MEMBER Of LEAGUE
Former Secretary RedfieId
Commends the Work of
Arms Conference.

NEW YORK, February 1o.-As-
serting that the results of the ar
manent conference call not for
criticism or cynicism but for frank
approval" William C. Redfield. Sec
retary of Commerce under President
Wilson. In an address before the
National Institute OF Social Sciences
last night declared that "soonerS or
later this country viii enter upon
the permanent league already in
existence"
when President Wilson returned
from Versailles ne told his cabinet
that Japan promised to surrender
Shantung. and that he believed Japan
would keep its faith Mr.. Redfield
said.
Meets Expectations.
Japan has met Mr. Wilson's ex-
pectations. China Is placed in a
better position than she has ever oc-
cupied before. a definite standard
has been reached In regard to the
naval forces of the world.
Ihe United States ought not to
be absent from further international
or economic conferences. Having
entered international conferences. a
coming inevitable step must be that
sooner or later this country will en-
Ter upon the permanent league"
Judge Charles Evans Hughes was
erected honorary president Of the in
stltute for 1922. with Austen b.
Fletcher president, and Lewis l..
Clarke treasurer.
Evening star., 1922-02-10
de BON DEFENDS
FRENCH INTENTIONS
Attacks Legends" !" Stating
His Nation Alone Gained
Nothing by Farley.
BY the Associn ted Press.

by the Assocint ted Press.
NEW YORK, February 10.-1t is
time that the legends which have
been published on the intentions of
france during the last three months
were wiped of for good" Admiral
De Bon. French delegate to the arma-
ment conference, told the American
Committee for Devastated France.
BY the naval treaty, he said, France
limits herself to one-sixth her nor
NAL sea power. while other countries
reduce about one-third of the eX-
traordinary power they gained by
the race of armaments. to which they
have applied themselves during re-
cent years" Including colonial pos
sessions, France has longer coast
lines to protect than the United
States, he added. in defending the
French position regarding subma-
rines.
Admiral De Bon said 1t was mad
missable to represent France as be-
ing the champion of the submarine.
He termed 1t a supreme insult that
"some one dared to pretend that
France had warlike ideas susceptible
of being directed against her allies
of yesterday, England, and even
America, who were her comrades-at t.
arms
Action ON Submarines.
1T was not France who voted
against the abolition of the sub
marine at the Washington confer
ence." he said. ut was all the ma
tions present except Great Britain
United States. found themselves OF
the same opinion in deciding that II
was practically impossible to do away
altogether with the submarine.
'If France kept to the program OF
10000 tons as the limit of her sub
American figure given BY the .irst
propositions of Mr.. Hughes"
He answered criticisms of France $
military establishment by saying that
security was needed, and he asked
where the treaty was that was TO
guarantee Frances security, and
"what is left of the league of nations,
considered as the almighty protector
of the peace?"
The admiral said that in spite of
the unnecessary, unjustified anu nn-
accountable agitation which entan-
gled the work at the Washtngto On con-
ference, every one is justly pra'sinS
ed that France was the only ma
which did not get material beaeht
out Of this understanding.
No New Guarantee of Safety.
"She has no new guarantee for her
security in any part of the world,
he said.
Before long" he continued. the
unhealthy atmosphere in which we
have lived for some time will be re-
laxed. Those who. even oefore w.
left France, described us as coming
over to the United States to nno
selfish benefits in some bad plot, PRIV,
ileEed treaties, announcement OF an
our debts. etc. and who have SO much
contributed to develop that eNtraor-
binary campaign of the press against
attacks. And Justice will be rapidly
granted to the honor. the loyalty and
generosity of France as to her peace
full intentions in which no other
country is beyond her.
Evening star., 1922-02-10
.MACKALL GIVES
|. AUTO TAX FIGURES
Proposal to Bring About Rec
iprocity With Maryland
Ready for Consideration.

Following receipt today of figures
from ]. n. Mackall of the Maryland
state roads commission. the District
Commissioners are now ready to begin
consideration of the proposal to bring
about automobile reciprocity with
Maryland by gradual substitution of
a gasoline tax in lieu of the present
annual horsepower fee.
Mr.. Mackall today forwarded to the
Commissioners copy OF the bill
which has been introduced in the
Maryland legislature to carry the
gasoline tax plan into effect in that
state. One paragraph of the bill au-
thorizes the governor to take steps to
bring about reciprocity with the Dis
trict on a gasoline tax basis.
In his letter of transmittal Mr..
Mackall tells the Commissioners that
the gross amount paid by Washing
tonians for the registration of auto
mobiles in Maryland was s24S,294.60,
including solid tire vehicles, which
represented $27,324.
THE total receipts of the Washing
ton office for the same period were
s336,43S.56," wrote Mr.. Mackall. "of
this amount $33,762.06 was collected
for registration. interest and notary
fees for operating permits. The diff
ference, S54,3S1.90 represents fees for
motor vehicle registration paid by
Marylanders who applied at the office
in the District of Columbia.
"In my opinion, these figures do not
represent accurately the amount paid
by residents of the District of Co.
lumbia, as there are a number OF
Marylanders who are employed or who
have established places of business in
the District of Columbia, who apply
for and receive their registration al
their business addresses instead OF
their Maryland home addresses.
You can see, however, that these
figures show that the amount paid by
residents of the District of Columbia
is much less than the figures which
Col. Keller reported as being con-
trih,Ited" I"
Evening star., 1922-02-10
|OFFICIAL DOUBTS STORY
| OF SHOTS FIRED AT CARS
Richmond Public Safety Director
Comments on Reports That Gun
men Made Attacks.
BY the Associa ted Press.

BY the Associated Press.
RICHMOND, Va, February 1o.-No
further reports of street cars being
fired upon by automobile gunmen had
been received by the police today. and
cars were being operated without
difficulty throughout the morning
hours, according to Chief of Police
Sherry and officers of the Virginia
Railway and Power Company
Thomas S. Wheelwright. president
of the traction company. said today.
after learning of the reports of at
tacks upon cars, that he would rely
upon the police for protection in any
emergency. 1t was reported that four
cars were fired upon last night.
Reports of street cars being hred
upon are greatly exaggerated, said
Col. William NJ. Myers, director or
public safety, today. Il believe the
reports are being circulated expressly
for the purpose of terrorizing the
people. to prevent their riding on
street cars. We have had very care
full investigation by the police depart
ment, and we have been unable to
substantiate the stories of gunmen in
automobiles attacking cars"
Evening star., 1922-02-10

world opinion on any menace to peace
among them. Your government en-
couraged, and has signed the COM
pacts which it had much to do in
fashioning. If to these understand
ings for peace, II to these advanced
expressions of the conscience of lead
ing powers. If to these concords to
guard against conflict and lift the
burdens of armament, If to all of
these the Senate will not advise and
consent, then it will be futile to try
again. Here has been exercised every
caution consistent with accomplish
ment. Here was a beginning on your
advice, no matter when conceived.
and the program was enlarged. only
were deemed the appropriate concomi-
tants of the great experiment in arms
limitation.
Executives Responsibility.
/ alluded a moment ago to my
knowledge of the viewpoint of the Sem
ate, from personal experience. Since
that experience 1 have come to know
the viewpoint and inescapable respon-
sibility of the executive. To the ex-
ecutive comes the closer view of world
relationship and more impressive
realization of the menaces, the ankle
ties and the apprehensions to be met.
We have no rivalries in our devo-
tion to the things we call American,
because that is a common conservation.
None of us means to endanger, none
of us would sacrifice a cherished ma
tional inheritance. In mindfulness of
this mutuality of interest, common de-
votion and shared authority, I sub
NIT to the Senate that IL we cannot
join in making effective these cove
nants for peace, and stamp this con-
ference with Americas approval, we
shall discredit the influence of the re-
public, render future efforts futile or
unlikely and write encouragement
where today the world Is ready to ac-
claim new hope. Because of this feel
ing, because believe in the merits OF
these engagements, / submit them to
the Senate with erery confidence that
Evening star., 1922-02-10
TWO ORIGINAL ERRORS
IN PARLEY, SAYS LONG
Failure to Invite Germany and
Intermingling Political With
Arms Questions Called Mistakes.

BY the Associa ted Press
ST. LOUIS. February 10.-Two great
original mistakes were made at the
arms limitation conference at Wash
lngton, Breckenridge Long, formerly
assistant secretary of state, declared
In an address here
Failure to invite Germany and
bringing political questions into the
armaments discussions were men
toned by Mr.. Long as these two
original mistakes" Germany was
technically in state of peace with
the United States at that time.
he added, and was more intimately
interesed in armament cuts than any
other country.
Mr.. Long then turned his attention
to the secrecy with which the ses-
sions were conducted, and asserted
that silence has not meant approval
of everything that was done at the
conference. and now the matters
should be laid openly before the pub
lie
Armament cuts should have been
discussed by themselves. for once dis
armament is achieved" he said, the
far eastern question is solved"
Evening star., 1922-02-10
|REAPPORTIONMENT LOSES
House Committee Votes 8 to 6
Against Change.

BY vote of 8 to the House census
committee refused to recommend
passage at this session of a bill to
reapportion the membership of the
House on the basis of the new census
Chairman Siegel said that an effort
might be made to get a reapportion-
p,ent bill before the House and Sem
ate despite the stand taken by the
committee.
Representative Siegel. who said he
was one of the six who favored action
on the legislation, declared there was
q demand on the part, of many House
members for disposition of the ques-
tino. and predicted that. a republican
caucus might be held in the near flu
ture, in the hope that republican
members of the census committee
would be instructed by members of
their party to report a reapportion-
ment bill. &c.. -
The House. in the last Congress.
passed a reapportionmeBt bill, but
the measure was never approved by
the Senate.
Evening star., 1922-02-10
LACK OF HEAT CLOSES
SCHOOL EIGHTH TIME
John Burroughs Building, Newest
in Local System, May Have
to Change Plant.

Lack of sufficient heat again today
caused the John Burroughs School,
at 18th and Monroe streets northeast,
to close, Difficulty experienced with
the heating plant already has result
ed in ordering the school, the newest
in the graded system, to ba closed
eight times since its opening last
October. 1t was closed yesterday morn-
ing and reopened in the afternoon.
The trouble with the heating plant
has not been definitely determined,
although school authorities believe
there are several contributing fac
tors. The plant is a high pressure
one, requiring the services of high
class licensed engineer, which school
officials have been unable to obtain
at a basic salary of $500 a year, plus
the s240 bonus. A fan also is needed,
ii lis said, to force the cold air out
of the rooms in the early morning.
Engineer Commissioner Keller has
inspected the school and has indicat-
ed that steps will be taken to adjust
the heating plant to operate satis-
factorily. 1t may be necessary, ac-
cording to the authorities, to change
the plant from high pressure to low
pressure, to permit its operation by
an unlicensed engineer.
Evening star., 1922-02-10
DROGGED: THEN CHOKED.
Woman Found Dead With Raps
Bound Around Neck.

CHICAGO. February I0.-Mrs. Bes-
sic Greenberg, about forty-five years
old. was drugged and then strangled
to death in her home. supposedly by
burglars The police and firemen were
summoned when smoke was seem
coming from the windows of the
house. They discovered meat burning
on the stove and then found the body
of Mrs. Greenberg in the dining room
The woman's neck was bound with
rags and gag was in her mouth.
The police learned from neighbors
that Mrs. Greenberg had hired a ne
gro to wash windows and believe that
this man committed the crime. Three
negro suspects were taken into Gus
tody.
Mrs. Greenberg, the mother of six
daughters, died from the effects of
chloroform, and not from strangula- :
tion. according to doctors who exam
ined the body.
Evening star., 1922-02-10
LEADERSAT ODDS
OVER |R|SH FUNDS
De Valeraand Collins Dispute
Use of Treasury Of Republic
in Cable Messages.

Eamonn De Valera believes that the
treasury of the Irish republic is at
the disposal of opponents by reason
of majority of dali, eireann," while
Michael Collins is taking the stand
that the. dali funds are being used
for dali purposes only; natu-alt,,
they are at the disposal of the FRA
jority."
These views were made public yes
terday when the American Assoc!a-
zion for the Recognition of the Irish
Republic issued the texts OF cable
messages from De Valera and Col
Inns which were replies to resolu-
ton adopted by the executive COM
mittee of the association at New York
on February 4. -
The resolution was sent to De Va
lers and subsequently published II
lreaiiirmed adherence OF the asSocla-
ton ito the objects for which IL IL
constituted: that is. the securing OF
the official recognition of the republic
iof Ireland by the government of the
United States and the support OF that
republic by such lawful means. fnan-
cial or otherwise, as may be neces-
sary."
De Vnlera's Reply.
Eamonn De Valera's reply stated:
National resolution received. Irish
g
plebiscite free Of threat of war. We
challenge the British government 10
this test o. the real desires of the
Irish people. The treasury OF the
republic is at the disposal of our op-
ponents by reason Of a majority OF
the dali eiremann Our immediate
needs are funds to counteract a hos
tile press and to explain the true
meaning and effect of the treaty and
to organize public opinion in view of
the possible election. The people a
heart are as true and republican as
ever. and If given a chance will up
hold the republic"
Collins Statement.
Michael Collins said:
THE dali funds are being used for
daily purposes only: naturally. they
are al the disposal of the majority.
The inference that they are being
used for any purpose other than dali
tion.
THE provisional government is
financing its own activities down TO
the minutest detail. Can assure you
and your association that the people
of this country will be given an early
opportunity OF saying whether they
accept or reject the treaty The pro-
visional government threatens no war
on those lrishmen who oppose 1t"
Answer to Collins.
In reply to Mr.. Collins the associs
tion said il did not understand his
reference to the uses of dali funds
| and his statement that the provisional
government threatens no war on
those 1rishmen who oppose the treaty.
why do you assume either De
Valera or we contemplated such a
possibility" it inquired. do you
deny ID threatens war If treaty
| is rN; II so. can you obtain
iconfri y English governm N; -
| 1t a=d Mr.. Collins to stat
what IL purposes are: whether
they in3lcs.e support of the free stat"
| in the coming election or plebiscits
and whether supporters of the re
public would be allowed to use any
| funds now held by the dahl and sub
scribed here for the support OF the
| republic.
Evening star., 1922-02-10
POOL TO BE HURRIED.
Hope to Finish Work Before Lin
coin Memorial Dedication.

Efforts are being made by Col.
Sheriff., in charge of public buildings
and grounds. and. his assistants TO
complete the big rejecting pool in
West Potomac Park, between the Lin
coin Memorial and the Washington
Monument. before the date fixed for
the dedication of the Lincoln Memo
rial. May 80 next.
Excavatfng work already is COM
pleted, and what remains to be done
is the Waterproofing Of the pool and
the construction of the surrounding
coping. The pool is to be lined at the
bottom and sides by layers of cinders,
cotton. felt and cement. and the water
treated so as to reflect all the prin-
cipal features of the adjacent land
scape. Bids have been invited for the
new work. the cost of which is esti-
mated at s150,000.
Evening star., 1922-02-10
APPROVE ENJOYS NAMED.
Senate Committee Members Act
on Those to Central Powers.

President Harding's nominees for
ambassadors to the three former cen
trail powers yesterday received the in
dorsement of the Senate foreign re-
lations committee.
The nominations of Representative
Alanson b. Houghton of New York.
to be ambassador to Germany; Albert
III. washburn of Massachusetts, to be
minister to Austria, and Theodore
Brentano of Illinois. to be minister
to Hungary, were reported favorabiy
to the Senate, with confirmation de-
clared assured.
The committee also made a favor
able report on the nomination OF
sistant secretary of state, to be min
lister to Costa Rica.
Evening star., 1922-02-10
SCORES RAIL WAGE CUT.

Wage scales of railway employees
SHOULD not be decreased, no matter what
action the Interstate Commerce Com
.,fission may take in modifying existing
railroad rates as result Of its in
vsstigation concerning the general level
Of transportation charges, Frank L.
Warne. statistical expert, testified to-
day on behalf Of the railroad unions.
questioned by Glenn L. Plumb, author
Of the Plumb plan" for triparite con-
troll Of the railroads, agitated during the
war, Mr.. Warne said the unions stand
WAS that there is no economic law that
establishes any relation whatever be-
tween rates as such for transportation
and rates for services performed"
appearance OF Mr.. Plumb and Mr..
Wlarne before the commission was said
70 be the first time the railroad organi-
zztions had intervened in an Interstate
Gammexce Commission proceeding,
Evening star., 1922-02-10
LATEST "ARMS" MOVE.
Senator Would Remove Historic
Swords From State Department.

Following in the wake of the arma :
ment Limitation conference, a reso-
luton to limit the State Departments s
remaining armament" was reported
fovorably yesterday by the Senate
foreign relations committee. The
resolution, introduced by Mr. Lodge of
Massachusetts, would transfer from
the State Department to the National
Museum the historic swords of Gems.
George Washington and Andrew
Jackson.
Evening star., 1922-02-10
WOMAN DIES OF BURNS.
Mrs. Willers Threw Herself Upon
Radiator, at 81. Elixabeth,s.

Mrs. Emma ,WiiIers. forty-two years
old, wife of William Wfllers. 304
Lfnworth lace southwest, died:-at ST.
Elizabeth's Hospital about z:34 O'clock
this. morning as "A result Of burns re-
ceived six days ago from hot radi-
ator.
Mrs. WiIlers had been a patient in
the hospital since the latter part of
July.
Six days ago the patient was found
suffering from the. severe burma NoA
had received wiien, oxficiafy, IA ": :sflH
threw herself SupoHs-the radiator