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Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-10
MICHAELIs SAYS GERMANY
 CANNOT sAY IN GOLD


 New York. July s--Payment by Ger many of her war debt to the allies will be almost impossible without modification of the treaty of Versailles, Dr. Georg Mi chaelis. German chancellor in 1917, said today in reference to Berlin despatches that tF/ allied aspirations commission would be asked for a moratorium
 He is returning to Germany from six months visit to China. and plans to sail next Saturday on the George Washing ton
 Dr. Michaeiis explained that he was looking at Germany through American newspapers and had been depressed by Saturdays news. but today was more hopeful, as he saw more clearly what the present situation was
 '-The one big outstanding thing is that Germany must ask for a moratorium" he said. The government says it can't pay and believe that to be true I know the situation and can't see how 1t is possi- ble for us to pay. Certainly we can't pay in Eold. We must pay by our labor; that is the only thing we've got. If the treaty of Versailles is not changed, payment is nearly impossible.
 Tt seems to me:' he added. s4hat America can help most of all, must help. in fact. This country by it's more infiu- ence must help to modify the Versailles treaty"
 Germany's internal difficulties are not as serious as the newspapers here would indicate, Dr. Michaelis declared He said small reactionary group existed that night, seek 10 restore the monarchy even by force of arms. but although dangerous. they are not powerful Communism only would become darS-A- he said, if unem- pioyment and increasing living costs made the German workers position un- tenable.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-10
THREE COMPANIES ON
 DUTY AT CLIFTON, ILL

f Clinton, H.. July (By the A. P.)- With three companies of state troops on duty here, Clinton was quiet today af- ter yesterdays disorders which resulted in the death of a 12-year-oid youth and the wounding of his ,ltfler and another striking railway shopman following clash between striking shopmen and guards employed by the Illinois Central railroad.
 Officials. of the Federated Shop Crafts demanded today that local civil authori- ties request .Adjutant General carlot b. Black to withdraw the soldiers. whi;e William. F. Smith. states attorney. said that yesterdays shooting will be investi- gated by the regular grand jury meet ing September Il. He said 1t might stir the smouldering sentiment of resentment to- dangerous pitch to call a special grand jury.
 Three shots were fired in the direction l of sentry on duty near the Illinois Central round house nere today. The soi- dier reported to Major John O. Smith. in command of the troops, that he heard two bullets sing past his head and heard
 the report of a third shot, The firing
 was traced to a garage near. the round house. Major Smith said. Two men fa uniform were seen near. there earlier in
 the day, he declared, and advanced the 1 theory that they may have been radicals
 masGurading as soldiers, firing the shots
 to stir ill-feeling
 While union officials wanted the troops
 withdrawn pubic officials expressed a | Sifferspt sentiment Sheriff John ". Persons of De Witt county said hs
 would not recommend the withdrawal of
 troops for several days.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-10

Chicago. July s-CBy the A. P1At With soldiers on active duty in Illinois | and troops mobilized in five other states | the ninth day of the strike of railway shopmen passed quietly. while many railroads prepared to resume active op- | erations of their shops tomorrow. several l carriers having warned striking em- i ployes to return by that date or forfeit seniority rights
 B. M. Jewell. head of the railway em- ployes'- departmtnt of the American Fed eration of Labor. had nothing to say at strike headquarters here. and no news was forthcoming from either the carriers or the United States railroad labor board.
 While the Sunday holiday was un- eventful, the rest of the week was fraught with possibilities. Tomorrow members of the labor board. who averted a strike of 100000 maintenance of way men and 14,000 signalmen through ne- gotiations with union officials last week. are expected to confer with E. H. Fitz- gerald. head of the clerks union. in an effort to prevent the issuance of strike orders to this organization. Confidence was expressed here tonight in quarters close to the labor board that the clerks would follow the example set by the maintenance of way employees and sig nalmen.
 With the carriers urging striking em- ployes to return to work at once. prep arations were practically complete to- night on a score of lines to attempt to resume active shop work tomorrow. Vacancies in the ranks. according to ! the railroads. will be filled by new men. Realizing the possibilities for trouble with such a program, some of the rail- roads have asked for soldiers to protect their shops while others expected to afford private protection to those who worked.
 While the railroads predicted that many strikers would flock back to work when assured that protection would be afforded. union headquarters here have maintained that the strike is daily be- coming more effective.
 With the federal courts already h. i tervening ir number of places to pre- ven. picketing blythe strikers the week was also expected to reveal to largf extent the attitude of the depsrf n1eTt' ol Justice toward the strike. From Wash ington came the announcement that the department was investigating reports that strike disorders were interfering with the mails and Charles Clyne, Unit ed States distri.t attorney here, said yesterday he had received instructions from Attorney General Daugherty to use
 if necessary to keep the mails and in.
 terstate commerce moving.
 At Clinton. H., where troops were sent
 yesterday after boy had been killed
 and two men, one a striker, had beer
 wounded in a clash between strike sym
 pathizers and Illinois Central guards. al
 was reported quiet today. State cavalrl
 and infantry were mobilized for duty II
 eight down-state towns. however.
 The entire state guard of Missouri ha
 been modified. while in Indiana. Califor mia and Kansas. state troops have beel
 ordered to be prepared for an emergen
 cy. and the Michigan state police at Eas
 Lansing. Mich. received orders to b
 ready to move If the occasion arises.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-10
OpeFdtOrsAttenlpttO to
 Break Coal Strike
Cutters at Work in Two Irn- portant Mines in Pittsburg District are Guarded by. Deputy Sheriffs,

Pittsburgh, Pa, July s-(A P.)- Coal was being cut yesterday in two im- portant pits in the Pittsburgh district, the first serious attempt on the part of the Pittsburgh coal producers association to break the strike which for fourteen weeks has kept idle every union mine in the region Deputy sheriffs were on guard and there was no semblance of disorder
 The work of cleaning up the mines began Wednesday and had reached a point where cutters were put to work. Several days will be required before enough coal will be available to warrant operation of the hoisting machinery. Railroad switches have been filled with empty cars and it was stated at the mines, shipments are expected to begin about the middle of the week.
 At the Hendersonvilie pant of the Henderson Coal and Coke company in Washington county, there was no sign of that a force was busy underground. Twenty or more deputy sheriffs, arm ed with pistols, were quartered in one of the company's buildings on the main ] highway between Pittsburgh and Can onsburg. There have been no eYictions and many of the company houses are still occupied by strikers, although it was said that numbers of families have nov i ed away since the strike started, while many of the strikers were working 1T 1 harvest fields in the vicinity.
 A more important move, strikers ant company officials agreed, was at Mon tour number four mine of the Pitts burgh coal company. Here coal cutting 1 it was said, was in active progress ant preparations wre being made to put tht mine at work with an increased force.
 Back from the main street, in rath CT pretentious building almost fifty dep uty sheriffs were making themselves com fortable. Every arrangement had beer perfected for what apparently was mean I to be a long stay.
 Our men are being given an oppor < tunity to go to work" said one of tn men, connected with the company, "ani don't think we are going to have an. 1 trouble. But, these mines are going t be operated and our preparations are witt l that end in view If the men wont t work, they and the company's propert. will be protected by the county authori ties from any outside interference" "
 There is sufficient force of mel i here to protect @the property said tn 1 young man in command of the guard
 TheYa are picked men, some of ther
 former members of the state police wh know their duty to the law. I feel sur ] there will be no trouble here by reason Q T a display4o of force when fore is not nee f essary. If any of this company is foun provoking disorder. or exceeding his au I thority, I'll see its the last lining he doe
 here. He'll have to get out at once, T The strikers had nothing to say othe 1 than reiterate that the men had no in tention whatever of going to work, an if the company expected to operate tn
 mine before an agreement was made wit
 the union it would have to bring in tn Il workers
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-10
IRISH PARTICULARS
 TRIED TO BURN sKEoGH

Belfast, July g. 1By the A. P).-It is rumored in Enniskillen tonight stn:Bt fight ing was in progress between the Free Staters and republicans for possession of Sligo A train Cue to reach Enniskilien through Sligo was held Up at Collooney by irreguiars, who had it taken to Sligo. Where they seized g large amount of foodstuffs on board ss,..s'a z.
 Before surrendering Skeogh the rreg ulars made a determined attempt to burn the place, but the national troops saved it before serious damage was done. The Mansion House, however, presents a scene of wanton desolation. There also was evidence that the Tregulars who were be- seized In the Mansion House had enor- nous supplies of foodstuffs that had been seized from trains or in hold-ups
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-10
Hague Conference
 Still in Danger
Delegates are Dissatisfied With Altitude of Russian Delegation Towards Resti- tuition of Property.

The Haugue, July .9.z-(By the A. Pol The experts conference on Russian prob lens has. held on through a great crisis. but is not yet considered out of danger. All the delegates are unanimous in this view, but their depression, which IS evident, undoubtedly is influenced by the ly persistent biting North sea winds and interminable rain.
 The danger arises from the attitude of the Russian delegation towards restitu- tion of confiscated property. and proni- nent European representatives frankly declared today that unless the soviets made many concessions from their in transigeant policy announced Friday, it would be quite useless to continue the conference
 The English delegation remains dog gedly optimistic; itsbeheves that suit able compromise will be found on the vital problem of the property of foreign CTS in Russia. The Italians also are hopeful. The pessimistic groups think that the Russians do not care whether the conference succeeds or collapses, as they will hope to make advantageous separate agreements with different fnan- scial groups and thereby obtain immediate credits, for which they constantly clamor and which the conference may long post lpone, even if a general accord is reach | ed.
 "Russia's plan for restitution is not restitution at all" said one gloomy del- | egate today "The bolsheviki have no intention to restore property. but plainly indicate that they will distribute conces- sions, including appropriated property, to the concession hunters who have the most money. If the former owner happens to ] have ample funes to develop his factories or mines he has agreed chance of getting them back, otherwise, mo-"
 That indeed, is the bolsheyiki decision outlined on Friday by Maxim Litvinoff, Russia's aggressive chief delegate, but Leonid Krassin, who cleverly negotiated a trade agreement with England, and who is quietly coming forward as a fig J ure of conciliation, has furnished hope I that way will be found to reach com promise between unacceptable bolshevik confiscation and the equally determined European demand for out and out restor- fatlon.
 There are some indications that the
 Russian leaders are talking for com n1unist home consumption and that while insisting that restitution is impossible they will in practice consent to arrange nents for virtual restoration, without I seeming to. do so. This appears to be
 thee TUX of the whole difficulty, and that I is why European delegates; wishing te I avoid destroying pitfalls. have decided tC cease talking for the moment about ab solute restitution, By the same token
 the bolsheviki will cease their constan cry for credits 7 . ss
 Both sides appear to realize that they
 have been moving in a hopeless circle. IT
 the long run, by taking up seized prop
 erty under classified headings, it is hop
 ed to reconcile the two divergent view points for its seems certain that Europ,
 will not supply credits without restitu : tion, and the bolsheyiki will not gran
 any form of restitution without gettin, credits in return.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-10
GERMAN ENvOYS " ASK
 TWO YEAR MORATORIUM

Caiyan of German War Debt Commission and Under-Sec- retary of Ministry of Finance Delegated to Confer With Preparations Commissions on Readjustment of Present. Schedule of Gold Payments-Dr. Georg Mi chaels, Former German Chancellor, Says Germany Can't Pay in God-SpeciaI Meeting of Chief Allied Powers May be Called to Discuss Situation on Moratorium Will Probably Require Direct Action by the Powers.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-10
GERMANS SEEK TO
 EvADE JULY PAYMENT

Berlin. July CBy the A. P.)-The German government has started an ac- ion which incidentally may result in ab- soivinE Germany from meeting the pay ment of 50.00o. 900 gold marks required by the allies on July IS. in sending Dr. Fischer. chairman of the German war sebt commission. and Herr Schroeder, un- icr-secretary of the ministry of finance, o Paris Co confer with the separations commission on the question of readjust- ne the present schedule of gold pay rcrfE
 Although this move Is considered tenn norary expediert with the prime purpose 1f influencing the deliberations at Paris, official financial circles would welcome thls revision as indicating a general solu- acn of the present schedule of gold pay m sntR which ChancelloC Wirth has de- -isrsd Germany is In no position to carry
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-10
HELD CONFERENCE ON
 TURoo-GREEK PROBLEM

Paris, July (By the A P.).-For two hours today Premier Poincare and For eign Minister Sehanzer of Italy conferred at the ninist-y of foreign affairs, discuss ing thoroughly the Turco-Greek situation, Tangier and several other European questions.
 When seen after the meeting, Signor Schanzer refused to talk about what had trahspired, but it was learned from a re- liable source that M. Poincare impressed upon his visitor the necessity of an early settlement of the Near East question It is reported also that Signor Schanzer asked for a. rostponement of the allied meeting on, the Near East problem from July to August, and that the German sit uation was the subject of attention
 Signor Schanzer will return to Rome tonight.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-10
BROKEN CONNECTING ROD
 GIVES PASSENGERS SCARE

Philadelphia, July s.-Passengers on a Philadelphia and Reading express train from Atlantic City were thrown into a state of excitement tonight when con- meeting rod on-the locomotive broke while the train was trayelinz hiEh speed. No one was injured The accident happened as the train was approaching Stratford. the first station north Of Winslow Junction. the scene of the wreck a week ago of the 4s1lidniEht Flyer" in which seven persons were killed and sixty-hve injured -
 The heavy connecting rod ripped out a number of ties and dashed ballast against the windows
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-10
PREMIERs OF BALTIC
 STATES PLAN CONFERENCE

H
 Riga, July (By the A. P).-The pre- n1iers of the Baltic states are planning a preliminary meeting.to discuss the agenda of a disarmament conference proposed by Maxim Litvinoff, the bolsheyiff assistant commissar of foreign affairs, at which tEs preniers hope to introduce the question of the naturalization of the Baltic seas, regardless of the reported offer of the United States to make gift of six war ships to Poland
 The Moscow government is ayerse to the Baltic premiers conferring pg-ior to the proposed conference, taking the view tha tthe soviet also should be represented in the deliberations. Nevertheless the pre- miers are pursuing their plans and meeting between them probably will be held at Reval.
 While Litvinoff's note suggesting the disarmament conference did not include Lithuan.a, it is understood Litruania will be invited to take nart later on as it is likely the naturalization Of the River. Niemen..will be discussed This will be of particular interest to the Warsaw govern nnent, as the river would give Poland ad- ditienal means for reaching. the Baltic sea s5-
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-10
"DRYs" WILL OPPOSE
 LIQUOR SALES ON SHIPS

Washington. July s.-The hearings scheduled to open before the department of justice next Thrusday twill be a legal battle between the dry forces and those contending for the sale of liquor on American shks.." the Anti-Saloon league predicted in statement issued today.
 Wayne B. Wheeler, general counsel of the organization, has prepared a "volum- inous brief" the statement said and twelve temperance organizations were named as being prepared ito present their protest against liquor selling on American vessels"
 Various local organizations. the state ment added, have asked MT. Wheeler ''to present their appeal for construction oi the law which will prevent liquor selling on American ships and to insist upon the enforcement of the law which prohibiti the possession of beverage intoxicant, within the three-mile limit"
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-10
YOUTH DIES OF WOUNDS
 RECEIVED AT BELFAST

Belfast. July (By the A. P.)-A youth named McAled, who thrice was or dered to hold uo his hands after the cur few hour last night, died today In hos pital fcom wounds received consequent 9n his refusal to obey the order. A detective passing saloon heard the call male upon the youth to throw up his hands. dashed inside and fired, wound;ng one Of the men in the saloon and capturing an- other.
 The republican troops today captured the. Kinlough police barracks near Bally- shannon without firing shot, They seized the arms. ammunition and equipment they found and then burned the barracks.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-10
GREEK ARMY TO MARCH
 ON CoNsTANTISoPLE

London. July s.-Decision to march the Greek army on Constantinople was taken June 29 by the Greek council, con- sisting of the king. General Hadjanest.s. commander-in-chief of the Greek army in Asia Minor, and M. Stergiadis. Greek high commissioner in Smyrna, according to information received by the Daily Mails Athens correspondent. It was al- so decided, the correspondent leariis. to proclaim martial law in Greece within ten days and to re-mobilize all the young classes now exempt, this being expected to produce 100000 more men for the army
 The correspondent says further that he is informed a secret concentration of troops in Thrace has been in progress for some time with the object of ad- vancing on Constantinople from the Eu- ropean side, and that 10000 Greeks in Constantinople are ready to act in sup port of the Greek army.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-10

that Jersey City shops of the Erie had become a possible storm center, becadss of the alleged employment by that road of 150 Asiatics to repiace strikers. Erie officials have denied. but Jersey City po- lice have repeated ahe charge.
 The general strike situation today re- mained deadiocked. with both sidss claiming gains. Delays in train service in the district today were negligible Sd far as reported. Returning holidaJ crowds were again handled promptly, ac- cording to station officials.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-10
CANTON GovERNMENT
 FUNCTIoNING NoRMALcY

Canton, China July 7.-(By The A. P)-The municipal government of the Canton again is f1nctionfng normally. following the recent disturbances which resulaed in the overthrow Of President Sun Yat Sen of South China, accord ing to an announcement today by the mayor.
 Negotiations between Sun and Chen Chiung Ming, the man who deposed him still arc deadlocked. Sun reiterated his demand that Chen Issue a manifesto ad- hitting he was In the wrong in attack Ing sSadoapSirlng Canton, and over turning She South China administration
 Chen cosinteredwith his previously ex- pressed statement declaiming rusponsi- bility for the recent revolution, which he asserts was carried out by subordin-
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-10
FOUR RESCUED WHEN
 SAILING CRAFT CAPsIzED

Cape May, N. J., July s.-Judge Wil- liam Knowles, of Philadelphia, and his brother-in-law. Morton Alexander, also of Philadelphia, rescued Miss scSrne Heulings, daughter of William H. I1cdl- ings, president of the J. G. Brill Build ing company, of Philadelphia, girl friend and two men companions from drowning in Cape May harbor today when their sailing boat capsized.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-10
YOUTH DROWNED IN
 ATTEMPT TO SAVE GIRL

Little Falls, N. J.. July e.-Les.ie Har- rison 1s, of West Orange. N. J., was drowned in the Passaic river here today in an attempt to rescue Miss Harr:et Hoffman, also of West Orange. HaTri- son was fully clothed when he perceived Miss Hoffman struggling in the water. He dove from the bank and disappeared. It is believed that he struck a stone. Miss Hoffman succeeded in reaching the root of tree, to which she ciung until rescued by motor party.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-10
NATIONAL GUARD CAPTAINS
 RESIGNATION ACCEPTED

Hartford, July 9.-The resignation of Captain John Fitzgibbons of the Howitzer company. 169th Infantry, Connecticut National guard. has been accepted. it was announced in orders from the adjutant generals office yesterday. First Lieuten- ant George L. Eaton. Howitzer company. 16sth infantry, Is promoted te be cap tain of infantry to succeed Captain Fitz- gibbons
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-10
TROOPS ARE MOB|[|zED
 IN FIVE MORE STATES

Entire State Guard in Missouri Ready for Active Duty iu QueIlng Rail Strike Outbreaks National Guard Units in Indiana California and Kansas Ordered to Prepare for Emergency Michigan State Police Get Orders to be Ready to Move if Occasion Arises-Carriers Warn Striking Employees to Return to Work Today Forfeit Seniority Rights Federal Courts Intervening to Pre- vent Picketing by Strikers.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-10
EORwALK POLICE SERGEANT
 IS FIRED FROM FORGE

Norwalk. Conn.,, July s-Sergeant J. Harry Gibson has been dismissed from the local police force after a trial before Mayor c. L. Barton, Corporation Coun- sel W. S. Tammany and members of the common council. He was found guilty of having failed to report that he knew about illegal liquor manufacture in this city, Gibson was suspended a week ago after a hearing and on Friday night charges against him were brought before members of the common council at a pra- vote hearing. Mif1e ZaclorIsk, who made the complaint against Gibson, alleged that Gibson knew that he maintained a still and that he was encouraged by Gib- son to continue the manufacture of liouor and having still in his possession Gib- son had been on the police force here Is years.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-10
FRENCH DELEGATION
 MAY BE, RECALLED

Paris. July 10 (By the A. P.)-With- drawal of the French representatives from the Hague conference today (ldon- day), owing to/the attitude of the Rus sians, is declared probable by this mornings newspapers. Instructions sent to Frances delegates yesterday by Pre- mier Poincare are said to support this assertion.