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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-08-03
AWAIT AN AMERICAN
ANSWER TO ENGLAND
Johnny Bull Trying to Place Responsible
ty at the Door Of the
United States ~

PARIS, Aug. 2.-Some statement of the
merican government dealing Trith tfe
Iiots OF the Earl of Balfour, acting Brit
ish foreign secretary, concerning allied
war debts, is anxiously awaiting in re-
parations commission circles, where 1t
was held tonight that British communi-
cation on inter-allied debts would not
have the effect of preventing a Franco
British reparation settlement.
Information is said to have reached
reparations headquarters from an au-
thoritative source that Lord Balfour' S
note was trial balloon sent up for the
purpose of placing responsibility of solu-
ton of the debts at the door of the
United States
If the balloon bursts through refusal
of the United States to depart from It's
already established policy the reparat1ons
experts have been informed that Great
Britain will proceed at a decision at the
coming meeting Of the French debts com
mission regardless Of the American poll
CIV. Little hope is entertained among the
renarations experts that the United
States will change it's attitude toward It's
debtors, bat the point is emphasized that
lord Ralfour's exposition clears the at
n,osphere of all doubt as to who holds
the kew to the whole problem. 1t is felt
that the United States Is bound make
some answer, even if indefinite IN char-
acter.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-08-03
WANT FINAL VOTE
ON WHAT IS TO BE
DONE WITH TARIFF
objection by a Single Senator Would
Upset Carefully Laid Plans.
Cey The Associated Prsss>

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2-An unanimous
consent agreement tomorrow in the sem
ate for final vote on the administration
hoped for tonight by both republicans
and democratic leaders after a series Of
proposals, counter proposals and confer
ences on the subject.
Objection by single senator would up
set the carefully laid plans but leaders
on both sides said they knew of no
senator who was unwilling that there
should be a speedy ending to contro-
versy that has engaged the senate prac-
tioally continuously since April 90.
The first move of an agreement for a
final vote came from the democratic side.
Senator Simmons of North Carolina after
a conference with other minority leaders,
proposed August II as the date. Action
on this proposition was deferred at the
request of the republicans and after the
senate adjourned majority and minority
leaders went into conference. Just what
transpired at this session is not alto
gether clear, but spokesmen for each side
were agreed that Senator Simmons would
renew his original proposition upon the
convening of the senate at noon tomorrow
and that the republicans would put for
ward a counter proposal for vote on
August 19.
Under the agreement submitted to the
senate by Senator Simmons there would
be final vote on remaining committee
amendments to the bill on August IL.
Mr.. Simmons proposed that after that
date debate should be limited to the
tariff bill itself, with the time equally
divided between the two sides. Repub-
1ican leaders proposed that debate be
confined strictly to the bill and amend
ments, beginning tomorrow, but this de-
tail presumably will be settled on the
senate floor.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-08-03
Five Of Tug Grew
Are Killed When
Boiler Explodes

NEW YORK, Aug. 2.-The harbor tug
Edward was blown to pieces today and
five men of her crew were killed when
her boiler exploded while she lay in her
slip on the Brooklyn side of the East
river three blocks up stream from the
Manhattan bridge. There was a heavy
puff of smoke and clouds of steam and
through this was shot high into the air
the entire superstructure. When the
steam floated away only oil was to be
seen floating where the tug had been.
The explosion hurled mud from the river
bed far into the air, plastering many
nearby buildings.
Four men working nearby were injured
by flying debris. Others were slightly
hurt and many were splattered with mud
and water. The captain of the barge only
a few feet away from the Edward was
knocked down. but none of the wreckage
fell upon him.
The mangled remains of the skipper.
Captain Charles McCaffrey, were found
floating block from where his tug blew
up. One other body was recovered. The
remaining three still were missing to-
night A diver, who found the hun
broken in many parts, said he saw no
bodies under the surface.
The cause of the blast had not been
determined tonight. z
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-08-03

WINSTON SALEM, N. c., Aug. 2
With apparently serene composure. J. L.
Peake today in his trial on the charge OF
killing H. B. Ashburn. superintendent Of
the Winston Salem branch OF an insur-
ance company, presented his defense ana
underwent four hours of cross examina-
ton by the solicitor and with his testi-
nony complete, stepped from the witness
chair with a smile on his face.
Peake denied that he sent any telegram
from Greensboro seeking to make an en-
gagement for a meeting with Ashourn
denied that he had an automatic 81 cai-
bre revolver, and asserted that he had no
knowledge whatever of the alleged crime
He testified that in company with MS
wife he went to Knoxville, Tenn on
December 5 and remained there until De-
cember 9Th and he introduced what he
said a receipted bill from his hotel IN
Knoxville covering the period when ne
claimed to have spent there.
Ashburn was killed on the night OF De-
cember z, Peake went into details 70
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-08-03
ENGLAND REMINDS
ALLIES OF DEBTS

LONDON, Aug. 2-The British govern
roent's note to Great Britain allies IN the
great war reminding them that they owe
Great Britain money and that she has
a right to ask for payment, has thrown
wide open the most delicate topic IN
international politics. The discussion OF
the question Of debts owed to Great
Britain had been studiously avoided by
all concerned apparently with view on
the part of the creditor nation that the
time for grasping that nettle might most
conveniently be indefinitely postponed.
The most cheerful view of the eHect
of the Earl of Balfour's note, dtscoVeraole
TODAY was that it will afford an under
standing all around of what are the pol
icias and intentions of the governments
CONCERNED. 1t is considered that next TO
repudiation, or an equivalent plea OF IN
ability to pay, uncertainty is probably
the worst damage which Europe and the
world of business could continue to suffer
Within a few days-after next week 8
conference between Premfers Lloyd
George and Poincare-the policies OF both
Great Britain and France should be MADE
clear The French position in one vital
respect already is plain-that all Euro
mean post-war indebtedness is linked to-
gether and any solution of the situation
must depend upon what Germany may be
willing or be forced to do.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-08-03
INDIANA GOVERNOR WILL TAKE
COAL SITUATION IN OWN HANDS

James Cooper, of Terre Haute, appointed
by the federal court.
'It must be remembered" said Cover
nor McCray, "that the federal receiver
ship places the United States Govern
ment behind these mines"
This statement was taken to mean that
any interference with the operation Of
the mines would be an offense against
both federal and state laws.
John L. Lewis, President Of the United
Mine Workers of America, has issued a
call for meeting OF miners and operators
OF the central competitive field to be
held in Cleveland Monday. Some hope
has been expressed that a settlement OF
the strike may be arranged at this meet
ing Leaders of the Indiana operators
however, have declared they will not be
represented at the Cleveland meeting.
After declaring martial law in the mine
district, Governor McCray issued state
ment addressed to the miners of Indiana
asking for men to work in the mines re-
opened under state authority.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-08-03
JUDGE SHEPPARD
DENIES REPORT
OF PERMANENCY
Order Issued Monday Continu-
|.
Court Decides
ATTORNEYS FOR OTHER
RAILWAYS HERE TO-DAY
May Give Decisions on AppIica-
tiOns of L. & n, Seaboard and
A. c. L. on Same Day.

After the announcement had been
made yesterday afternoon that the To-
cally-issued temporary Injunction
against the Federated Shop Crafts in
favor of the Louisville and Nashville
had been made permanent, a Journal
representative interviewed Judge Will
liam B. Sheppard at his office in the
government building, and he firmly
denied that he has issued an order
making the temporary order perma-
nent. He stated that the report else
where was erroneous
No Decision Before Friday.
When questioned as to when he
which was held Monday when testi-
which was heidi Monday when testi-
mony was taken and arguments made
by attorneys for both sides, Judge
Sheppard said that no decision would
be made before Friday at the least.
Attorneys representing both the
Atlantic Coast Kline railroad and the
Seaboard Air Line, both Of which oper-
ate the trains in northern district of
Fsyerida, will be in Pensacola today,
Judge Sheppard said, to argue in be-
half of injunctions for their roads. lie
said that passage of an opinion on all
three will probably be made at the
same time.
Following the hearing Monday Judge
Sheppard announced that he would
take the matter under adyisement and
render decision later. And he still
has it under advisement, hestated
Order Of Continuance
An order, however, was issued Mon
day. but it was only an order continu-
ing the temporary restraint until the
court has decided whether to lift the
restraining order entirely or make it
permanent. This order, whose n1ie'--
depreciation evidently was the source
of the erroneous report yesterday,
reads as follows.
In the United States Court.
Northern District of Florida.
This order coming on for nearing
upon the application for preliminary
injunction at 10 a. m, on Monday,
July 81, as required in that tempora-
ry restraining order granted herein
July %, 1922, and the said applica-
ton having been taken thereon and
arguments heard from counsel from
the respective parties and the court
desiring to take the matter under ad-
visement and being of the opinion
that the temporary restraining order
should remain in force until the rul-
ing by the court upon the application
for the preliminary injunction:
II is therefore ordered. adJudgea
and decreed that the temporary re-
straining order granted in the cause
IN the 22nd day of July. A. D. 1872
In and continue in full force and Ell
w. ur+il the further order OF the
court. r,o,sacola' in
Done 80 CO. District of Florida, on
the 31st day of July, A D., IS1
'ne '1' VIM. B. SHEPPARD,
Judge.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-08-03
FINAL VOTE TO
DECIDE WINNER
MISSOURIRACE
Mayor Walton, of Oklahoma City
Virtually Assured of Demo
cratic Nomination.
SWANSON RE-NOMINATED
BY VIRGINIA PEOPLE
Neeley Nominated by West Vir-
ginia DEMOCRATS, Sutherland
by the Republicans.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 2.-As additional
scattered precincts from the rural dis
tricts drifted in Senator James A.
Reeds lead over Breckenridge Long
for the democratic senatorial nomina-
ton was cut to 1891. With 3,308 of
the 3,84S precincts 81 the state report
ed, Reed had 1S2,20S against 1927 for
Long. The outstanding precincts were
in the rural districts which Long
claims favorable to him.
In the republican senatorial race, X.
r. Brewster of Kansas City, endorsed
by the regular organization probably
will win by 10000 to 10000 votes
Only complete returns can settle
whether Reed or Long is to carry the
democratic banner into the November
elections.
An analysis of the vote in Reed ter
ritory and rural districts where Long
is leading, shows that change from
the existing ratio of two or three votes
70 the precinct in he sos missing units
would upset the victory which Long
now claims.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-08-03

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Aug. 2-The ac-
ton of Governor McCray in reopening two
strip mines in Clay county under the
protection of 300 state troops, is but a
preliminary step toward the production
of coal in sufficient quantities to meet
emergency needs in Indiana, unless min
ers and operators speedily reach an
agreement ending the coal strike, it was
learned today. 1t is believed that the
governor will not move toward taking
over additional mines until after pending
negotiations between the miners and
operators are concluded. But such ac-
ton is forecast for the immediate future
unless an agreement is reached.
Following the issuance of a proclama-
tion declaring a state of martial law to
in towns of Staunton, Cloverland, Will
Jamestown and Turner and Posey town
ship, all in Clay county, Governor Nc
Cray announced he had taken over the
strip mines of the Rowland Power Con-
solidated Collieries Company. These
mines are in the hands Of a receiver,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-08-03
Prevent Landing
Of British Crew

JACKSONVILLE, Aug. deputy sher-
ifs continued on guard duty aboard the
British steamer Eurybates here today to
prevent the possible landing of any of the
vessels alien crew.
The deputies went aboard the steamer
last night at the request of the captain
who asserted that a nutiny threatened
when he refused permission for the crew
to come ashore in violation of port rules.
at the sheriff's office it was enormously
stated that the deputies had boarded the
Japanese steamer Wales Maru, loading
along side the Eurybates. No disorder
whatever had occurred aboard that
steamer, it developed today and the Ves-
sci after taking on a cargo left for Lon
don this afternoon.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-08-03
DOOR OF NEGOT7A TITO issslL IL SWINGS Opel
FOR STRIKERS TO ENTER, EXECUTIVES SAL
CALLY-SSUED TEMPORARY ORDER NOT MADE PERMANENT
TELEPHONE INVENTOR
WILL BE BURIED IN -.
SPOT WHICH HE LOVED

SYDNEY, N. S. Aug. AT sunset
Friday on the crest of Benin Braagh
mountain, the body of DR.. Alexander
Graham Bell, who died this morning
at his summer home will be buried, in
a spot chosen by the inventor of the
telephone himself.
The grave of the venerable scientist,
the immensity of whose life work was
attested by scores of kilograms which
came today to the Bell estate from the
worlds prominent figures, is at a
point overlooking the town of Baddeck
Cape Breton. The sweeping vista
the mountain top, so admired by Mr..
Bell stretches far over the Bras Dor
Lake. Sunset, chosen as the moment
when the body will become forever a
part of the sturdy hills, gilds the wa
ters Of lakes until they are really what
their name means 1.-The Lakes of the
Arm of Gold"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-08-03
PFAKF NOT WORRIED OVER TRIAL
FOR NUMBERING INSURANCE MAN

show his various movements while in
Knoxville, telling of the places he visited
and the cafes, where he procured his
meals.
AS to the checks, which, it is alleged
Peake forged and sought to use in a
local bank. Peake, explained that he had
filIed out the checks at Ashburn's re-
quest on November %, and had left them
with Ashburn to be signed and placed
to his (Peake's) credit on December 2
and December q An employe of the
bank had testified that Feake deposited
the checks himself on these dates.
On cross examination in explaining a
shortage in his accounts, Peake asserted
that the shortage was due to loans that
he had made to Ashburn, and to the
fact that he had been robbed OF large
sum while in Wilkesboro. He admitted
that he had never reported the robbery
to the authorities.
Many other witnesses are to be ex-
amined 1t is expected that the case
will continue several days longer.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-08-03
Want LOYAL
NEN ASSURED
OF SENIORITY
Rail Officials Would Then Con
sider Any Basis of Settlement
Harding Finds Fair.
RAILWAY AND COAL
CONDITIONS OVERLAP
Railway Arrangements May Be
Given Chance to Maintain
Transportation Soon.
(By Tho Assoelatod Press)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.-Further
government action in the railroad
strike was held in abeyance today,
dough railroad executives, who re-
used President Harding's suggestions
h~ settlement yesterday, were under
stood to have apprised administration
agencies that the door is still open for
'rcgo,iations.
# protection in seniority status ac-
haired by shopmen who have continued
to work in spite of the strike could be
.earanteed. any basis of settlement the
resident might find fair would be fav-
crably considered by the managements,
was said. Tentative negotiations
Iiuing the day, it was added, had
ought no immediate tangible results.
Awaits Reply OF Strikers
The president was said to be await
liz the text of the reply which union
saders at Chicago were drafting to
his settlement proposals. Secretary
Hoover who attended the session of
+sc road executives at New York, saw
ur. Harding on his return today, but
said that no immediate governmental
stems were to be expected. Other cab
met members who saw the president
n, discussion of strike matters, indi-
Gated the feeling that claims OF the
railroad management as to their aoll-
nv to maintain transportation Would
90, test during the next few days
These officials left the inference that
Y the strike demonstrated symptoms
of dissolution as predicted by the car
ders. the president might not move
again.
Railroad Coal Overlap
n Uag again emphasized. however,
that the nations necessity for at least
minimum coal supply had largely
Governed the presidents action IN the
rail strike to date, and would continue
IN do so This was most important In
The prospect it held out that coal car
wing roads Of the district south OF the
ohio river might draw particular gov
rnment attention, or even control, un-
oss betterment of their transportation
rapacltv is accomplished very soon.
These lines serve the larger non-unloh
fields which are the chief source OF
4ment coal supply for the northeast
section Of the United States. Three or
hem, the Louisville and Nashville
Norfolk and Western and Chesapeake
and Ohio, have been forced, it was
pointed out, to resort to embargoes
against other than coal and the com
mydIties listed for prior shipment by
,ae recent emergency orders OF the
a,orstate commerce commission.
Coal Output Increasing
Coal production in the territory
though sharply curtailed by the shop-
mems strike from July /, has been IN
rcasing for the last ten days, accord
Ing TO the railroad car loading figures
The definite answer of the strike
sadcrs to the presidents settlement
roposals was expected to reach the
White House late tonight, and 10 Do
made public by tomorrow. Comment
was withheld, though press reports
o' their acceptance were forwarded 10
he president ...
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-08-03
STRIKERS ACCEPT
PEACE PROPOSALS
OF HARDING FULLY
State that Responsibility For Situation
Does Not Now Rest Upon
Laborers.

CHICAGO, Aug. 2.-Full acceptance of
the peace proposals submitted by Presi-
dent Harding was voted tonight by lead
ers of the striking railway shopmen who,
however, gave their own Interpretation
OF each of the three suggestions.
Accept Reluctantly
I'VE accept reluctantly, it is true, but
commit ourselves to carry out the terms
Of settlement in utmost good faith and
in aid of the general welfare" said the
message OF acceptance. which was sent
to President Harding tonight. '.if these
proposals fail to bring about the results
which you desire, the responsibility Of
failure will not rest upon representatives
of the organized employees"
On the proposal to restore unimpaired
seniority rights to the strikers, which was
rejected by railway executives at a meet
ing yesterday in New York, the message
declared.
Would Do Shopmen Injustice
"It would certainly be a wholesale in
justice of unparalleled extent if hundreds
of thousands of experienced men who
have given four to forty years service
and whose value to the transportation
industry is proportioned to the length of
their service, should be placed in posi-
ton of inferioity to limited number of
men who have been employed as subs
stitutes for these experienced railroad
workers"
RELYING to the presidents suggestion
that railroads and workmen agree to
abide by decision of the railroad labor
board, the reply said the shopmen had
always taken the position that so long
as they continue to render service, they
should abide by the rules and working
conditions and accept the wages agreed
upon by proper negotiations or deter
mined by the labor board after hearing
Of a dispute.
Violations of the law and refusal to
abide by the decisions Of the board nave
been exhibited only by the railroad man
agements" the reply said, and asserted
that suspension of work under MONACO
ceptable conditions was not in violation OF
the boards decisions.
On the presidents proposal that law
suits growing out of the strike be with
drawn and that labor board decisions to
each exception Is taken by either side
NAV be taken to the board by either side
for rehearing the message said 1t
was the understanding of the union lead
ers. that the labor board and that there
would he no question as to 'who are pro-
perlv accredited spokesmen of the vast
majority of railway employees
Timothy HeaIy of the Firemen and
Oilers Union which is also on strike,
signed the shipments acceptance of the
presidents proposal, stating that his
union would abide by the suggestions and
would follow the shopmen."
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-08-03
PREDICTS STRIKE OF
$4,000 MAINTENANCE
OF WAY WORKERS SOON

NEW YORK. Aug. "A strike of
a, 900 maintenance of way men on the
New York Central within a week.
was predicted here today by W. NJ
Parker, chairman Of the organization,
as a result of the roads refusal to
accept President Harding's plan for
settlement Of the shop crafts strike.
Conditions among workmen at Syra-
cuse shops were reported very grave"
by Mr.. Parker who asserted he had
dispatched several union officers there
today, "to try to quen the uneasiness
and the desire to call an immediate
walkout, which became manifest when
the action of the Association of Rail-
way Executives became known
"I doubt whether we can prevent
our men along the whole New York
Central System from joining the
strikers" he declared. indications
are that all of our $4,000 men win be
on strike within a week.