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Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-06
Canada's Decision
Against Waterway
Is Made Public
State Department Announces
Note From Ambassador
Ceddes Giving Substance
Of Opposition.
BY GEORGE F. AUTHIER,

washington correspondent ,UmehA nee.
Washington, June S. Especial
Telegram.)-The State department
made public today a note from Am
bassador Geddes of the British EN-.
pire giving the substance of the
Canadian decision not to consider
|, the subject Of treaty at this time
which would make the St. Lawrence
waterways project. possible.
State department officials were In:
disposed to comment on the note,
saying that it speaks for itself. 1t is
believed, however, that the Canadian
position does not close the matter
and that the decision merely post
pones consideration for some future
time.
Question Not Dead.
c. P. Craig, head of the water
ways commission in Washington,
said today that it is clear the water
ways project is still very live sub
ject and the committee, representing
the several states interested, will go
ahead with the propaganda just
as though nothing had happened.
"The competent authorities of the
Canadian government" says the
British ambassador, shave advised the
governor general that they have not
up to the present, had an opportunity
to give the report of the international
joint commission, and the accom-
panying report of the board OF en-
gineers appointed to examine the
subject, that careful consideration
which their importance merits.
Moreover, having regard to the
magnitude Of the project and the
large outlay of public money in
volved, the Canadian government is
OF the opinion that it is not consid-
cred expedient to deal with the mat
ter at the present time.
Would Avoid Controversy.
The crux of the Canadian reply is
regarded as being in the last line.
Premier Mckenzie King of Canada
has large legislative program on his
hands and does not wish to intro
duce controversial subject before
parliament at this time. There is
opposition to the project in Montreal
but the western provinces are as
deeply interested in it as are the
western states of this country. Can
ada has already invested much money
in the Welland canal which Cannot
serve its full purpose until the St.
Lawrence is made navigable for
ocean going steamers.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-06

Brig. Gen. William H. Sage, 63,
died in the Methodist hospital here
Sunday. He was enroute from
Fort d. A. Russell, Wyo., to Walter
Reed hospital for treatment several
weeks ago and became worse near
Omaha. He was removed from the
train for observation and later taken
to the hospital.
Gen. Sage served 46 years in the
army. Brief services were held in
Heafey g. Heafey's chapel here at
4 yesterday afternoon apd the body
taken to Washington fdr burial in
Arlington National cemetery
He is survived by his wife and two
sons. Col. William Sage, jr., Of
Washington, and Nathaniel Sage of
New Haven, Conn.,, who formerly
served in the army, but is now in
civil life.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-06
u. S. Supreme Court
Refuses to Define
s. OHija Board Status

Washington, June 5.-The su-
preme court announced it would not
determine what is a ouija board.
The question was presented in a
case brought by the Baltimore Talk
ing Board company, which protested
against taxation of such boards as
sporting goods and insisted that
should the court refuse to hold that
the board "is grade of motor
automatism. involving considerable
subconscious action of intelligence"
it should at least classify the smaller
boards as "children's toys"
The. lower federal courts sustained
the governments contention that the
board should be classed as sporting
goods.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-06
Small Vote
Cast in Iowa
Bslloting for Candidate to
Succeed Kenyon ON G. o.
P. Ticket Reported Light
Throughout State.
Brookhart Is Favorite

Des Moines, June Shy A. P.)
Smith w. Brookhart OF Washing.
ton was leading. with more than IS
per cent Of the total vote reported In
the FIRST 50 precincts Of the 2.34S in
Iowa to report In the republican
nomination for United States sena-
tor.
The vote in these so precincts.
which were scattered among 81
counties. was:
Brookhart. 3,749. ..
Pickett, 1910.
Thogne, 1883. ..-
Francis. Oil.
Sweet, e67. ..
Stanley, 37S. ..
Des Moines, June Shy A. P.)--
Reports from all parts OF the state
tonight indicate that the hottest bat.
tie in years, which has been waged
around the republican campaign for
the United States senatorial nomina-
tion, failed to attract enough interest
to draw even an averaged-sizcd vote.
Balloting is reported to have been
light throughout Iowa.
This fact has added materially to
the doubt among politicians as to
whether the primaries will result in
any nomination for the senatorship,
II is not expected that more than
100000 votes will be cast. On a
basis Of 100000, a senatorial candi-
date, to be nominated, must receive
something more than 100000 votes,
leaving an average OF only 10000 each
to be distributed among the other
FIVE aspirants. -
Brookhart Favorite.
With a great farm following and
the Endorsement Of labor leaders,
Smith w. Brookhart of Washington,
Ia, is admitted by politicians to have
the best chance of garnering in the
necessary IS per cent. None of the
other candidates have much hope OF
such figure.
n fact, the talk anon the support
ers of all the others tonight seems
to concern itself largely with which
will bring the largest backing in the
form of delegates to the state con-
vention. This his been the undercur-
rent throughout the entire campaign
of all except Brookhart and possibly
Charles E. Pickett of Waterloo.
Clifford sThorne of Washington
looked for strong support from rural
districts. Leslie E. Francis counted
on heavy vote from northwestern
Iowa; Burton E. Sweet from north
eastern Iowa, and Claude M. Star.
ley from the southwestern section.
Charles E. Pickett expected to draw
heavily from the conservative repub-
lican ranks.
Race for Treasurer.
Col. Leon w. Ainsworth OF Des
Moines is opposing State Treasurer
w. J. Burbank for denomination.
The contest for this office has at
tracted considerable attention and
the vote is expected to be close.
There are no other contests on
the state ticket. Congressman in the
II districts of the state also were
nominated today.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-06
O'Connor Heir Jailed
in Forged viii Case

Hastings, Neb., June Especial
Telegram. flames B. O'Connor of
Kansas City was bound over to the
district court here today on the
charge OF presenting a forged will
Off John O'Connor, recluse, whose
100000 estate has been the subject
OF much litigation. Similar charges
against other members of the family
were dismissed without hearing.
O'Connor offered no testimony. He
came from Kansas City voluntarily
and gave himself up. to the local
authorities.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-06
Maj. Oscar Westover
Wins Balloon Race

l = .
New York, June s.--Maj. Osca,
Westover and his aide, Lieut.. Carl
ton F. Bond, are the winners OF tn,
national balloon race which started
from Milwaukee May 81, it was Of
hcially announced today by the Aere
Club OF America. Maj. Westover's
craft landed in the province of Que,
bee, completing an estimated dis
tadce of $50 miles in II hours and Is
minutes in the air. Second place
was captured by Capt. H. E. Honey.
well, with ]. H. Wade, jr., as aide.
civilian entrants, who flew distance
estimated at $50 miles. Lieut.. w. F.
Reed, the navy flyer, was third, with
an estimated flight of 440 miles.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-06
Editors Hat in Ring

Paris. Tex, June S.-Harry T.
Warner, editor of the Paris Morn
ing News, announced that he would
become a democratic candidate for
governor, subject to the primary in
July. He said he regretted that
some strong man" would not make
the race against Governor Pat M.
Neff, who is standing for reelection.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-06
Stand Against War Proposed
as Platform for " omen

Chicago, June 5.-A declaration
against war and another urging an
American standard of living instead
of living wage, were suggested for
the platform of the National Wo-
mems Trade Union league by Mrs.
Raymond Robins, its president. in
her opening speech before the con-.
vention of the league at Waukegzn
today.
More than 100 delegates from wo-
mems trade unions throughout the
United States attended the opening
session of the convention, which viii
continue until Saturday,
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-06
Interests of State
in Water Dispute
Guarded by Davis
Attorney General Cratified
That Colorado Prevented
From Grabbing Title
to Rivers.

Washington, June s.-An injunc-
ton instituted by Wyoming to pro-
hibit Colorado from taking water
from the Laramie river was granted
by the supreme court to the extent Of
restraining Colorado from using an
amount OF water in excess Of the
amount fixed by the court. The
state of Wyoming sought to pre-
vent the diversion OF water for the
Greeley -Poudre irrigation project in
Colorado.
Federal court DEGREES sustaining
the right of the Pioneer Irrigation
company to divert water from Colo
rado into Nebraska for irrigation
purposes, and enjoining Colorado au-
thorities from interfering with the
company we're affirmed by the su-
preme court in appeals brought by
Colorado officials.
Decision IL Important.
Lincoln, June ESPECIAL. AT
torney General Clarence A. Davis,
who has been in Washington repre-
senting Nebraska interests, declared
the supreme court decision was i'm
portant not only in the problem dis
posed of by the court but in other
litigation pending between Colorado
and Wyoming in which Nebraska
interests are directly involved.
" was present when the Colorado
Wyoming case and also the Pioneer
Irrigation company's case were
argued before the supreme court at
Washington, Davis said. Colorado
always has claimed sole proprietor
ship and control Of waters in all
streams rising or flowing through
that state by virtue of a clause in
its constitution which was ratified by
congress in 1876 at the time. Of its
admission to the union.
Had the Colorado contention
been sustained, water users in Ne
braska and other adjacent states who
have established aud recognized
priorities for the beneficial use of
water would have been deprived of
their rights. In deciding to the con-
trary, the supreme court affirms the
principle that water in interstate
streams is not under the control Of
single state.
Grabbing Is Prevented.
"This decision is very gratifying
cne. 1t keeps open for adjustment
the apportionung Of water from the
South Platte river as between users
i'll Nebraska and those in Colorado.
It prevents Colorado from grabbing
all the water in that river for its own
irrigation enterprises, regardless Of
the fact that Nebraska projects may
have been developed first.
I'm the main case between Colora-
do and Wyoming the same question
was in dispute as to water from the
North Platte river. That is the
stream from which the country
around Scottsbluff, Gering. Morrill,,
Minatare and Bayard is irrigated. It
is not yet decided, but the ruling in
the Pioneer case indicates that the
United States supreme court will not
uphold the Colorado doctrine Of its
absolute ownership"
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-06
Lillian Russell Reported
in Critical Condition

Pittsburgh, June 5.-Mrs:: Lillian
Russell Moore, who has been very
i'll at her home here, but who was be-
lieved on Saturday to have passed
the crisis, was reported in critical
condition by her physician late to-
day. Her husband, Alexander P.
Moore, publisher of the Pittsburgh
Leader, and other members OF the
family were at her bedside.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-06
Blair Men in Washington

Washington. June 5.-(Special Tel
egram. Edward Grim and John r,
Aye Of Blair were in Washington
today. presenting to Colonel Forbes
OF the war risk bureau the claim Of
Blair for consideration as the site
of the mental hospital to be estab-
lished by the veterans bureau. The
Blair delegation called on Senator
Norris and the house delegation.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-06
Crude Oil Price Boosted.

Pittsburgh. Pa, June 5.-An in
crrase Of IS cents barrel in the price
of Pennsylvania crude oil was an
nouneed when the market opened to-
day. Ali other grades quoted here,
excepting Corning, were up Is cents.
The new prices were: Pennsylvania
crude, $3.50; Corning. unchanged at
$50; Cabell, $50; Somerset light,
$40. and Ragland. $l.2s.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-06
Noted Rembrandt Canvas
Stolen From German Muse,,m

Stuttgart, Germany, June Shy
A. P.)-Rembrandt's well-known
painting, st. Paul in Prison." exc
cuted in 1927 and valued at 100000
marks, has been stolen from the gov
ernment art museum here. A reward
OF $4,000 marks has been Offered for
information leading to the identifi-
cation of the thief and the return OF
the painting.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-06
Farm Advances Approved

Washington, June s..-Approval Of
10 advances for agricultural and live
stock purposes aggregating $754, 900,
was announced by the war finance
corporation. Distribution Of the
loans included: Iowa, $4,000; Min
nesota, $4,000: Montana. 5000; Ne
braska, $4,000; North Dakota, $2l,-
600, and Wisconsin, $4,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-06
international Commission
Probing Cause of World War

Stockholm, june 5.-A neutral m
ternational commission organized to
examine into the causes OF the world
war has begun sessions here. The
committee consists of historians. jur-
lists and military men from Holland,
Norway, Switzerland and Sweden.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-06
Jefferis Plans Trip

Congressman A. w. Jefferis will
leave Wednesday for trip through
the Fifth congressional district in
connection with, his campaign for the
republican nomination for United
States senator.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-06
TheWeaher

Forecast.
Tuesday, fair; not much change in
temDerature
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-06
BritishOust
Sim Fein
From
English Troops Storm and
Capture Village of Pettigoe
From Invaders-Warships
on Way to Ireland.
Border Is Battle Front

London. June s.-(By A. P)-
British troops have driven the SIM
Fein invaders from their main posi-
tions in Ulster territory, and larg.
part OF the border between northern
and southern ireland now is virtually
a battle front.
The village of Pet,igoe, on III,
Fermanagh- donegal border, was re
captured from the Sim Fein invaders
yesterday. and the southern force,
also arc reported to have evacuated
Belleek, 10 miles to the southwest.
The discrepancy between the OF.
ficial communique, with its statement
OF three Sim Feiners killed and one
Lewis gun captured, and the more de-
tailed press reports Of the British
stormjng the place and inflicting
"heavy losses" has yet to be recon
ciled. The military has taken over
much OF the boundary line, and the
Sim Feiners now face seasoned and
well-armed troops equipped with ar
tillery instead of special Ulster con.
stabulary men.
Warships Reported on Way.
The Daily News, basing its in-
formation on dispatch from its
correspondent at Enniskillcn, de-
clares under. large headline that
the crisis has been deliberately faxed
for political purposes, and that the
provocation to war comes from the
Ulster side of the border.
The Daily Herald prints a report
from Chatham that several warships
are about to leave there for an un-
known destination, believed to be
Ireland, and that the town is filled
with naval men, under instructions
not to leave port.
Embittered by Murder.
News dispatches from Ulster de-
clare feeling there has been embit-
tered by the murder of Magistrate
Flanagan, which caused a great SEN
sation. The victim had lately SEN
fenced many offenders under the fire
arms act and often had been threat
ened. He was accompanied to the
cathedral at Newry, where the shoot
ing took place, by his sister. She
seized one, assailant, but he threw
her off and escaped with his COM
panions into free state territory.
Much attention is focused upon
the question Of the proposed Irish
constitution and its allied issues.
Prime Minister Lloyd George is ex-
pected to arrive from Wales tonight
in readiness to meet the Irish rep-
resentatives, who II is believed, will
return tomorrow. Resumption of
the negotiations is expected soon
after their arrival.
British Search Steamer.
London, June 5.-(By A. PA
steamer bound from New York for
Fenit, County Kerry, with corn and
mixed cargo, has been held up in
Tralee bay by British sloop, says a
dispatch to the Press association
from Tralee today. A large quantity
of ammunition in barrels was seized.
the dispatch states.
A Central News message says the
steamer mentioned is the Seattle
Spirit, and that it is now docked at
Fenit pier.
>The Seattle Spirit is q shipping
board vessel built at Seattle, lin 1919.
1t sailed from New York May |.
for Cork, Dublin and Belfast.
Evening star., 1922-01-29

to get bond of repeated offenders
made almost prohibitive.
Make the bond $4,000 for the first
offense," suggested Inspector Grant,
land about double it each successive
time the offender is arrested and
some Of them will be driven out of
business because of the expense in
Cured for bondsmen."
Wants Penitentiary Sentence.
Handbook men should be tried
under the law for setting up gaming
tables" Inspector Sullivan told a
star reporter. Send them to the
penitentiary and put them out of
business.
"Can it be done?" he asked.
members of the force for their ac-
tivity against handhPoks: He said
the police are doing all in their
power to suppress gambling in all
forms.
said, land for no fault of the police"
Making handbooks is vicious
game, the inspector said, and the
people who play it can ill afford to
lose their money.
Evening star., 1922-01-29
ALLIES SURE j. S.
WILL Be AT GENOA
Confident Representative, Ac-
tive or Observer, Will
Attend.
HARVEY TO MEET CURZ0N
Meeting Declared to Have No Con.
nection With Coming Economic
Conference.
By the Associated Press,

By the Associated PressL
PARIS, January 2S.-George Har-
vey, American ambassador to Great
Britain. has an appointment to meet
Lord Curzon, the British secretary
for foreign affairs, in Paris next
Tuesday evening. Their interview
will follow that of Mr.. Harvey and
Myron T. Herrick, the American am
bassador to France, with Premier
Poincare on Monday afternoon.
1t was explained today that this IL
a mere coincidence, as the matter to
be discussed by Lord Curzon and Mr..
Harvey has no relation to the Genoa
conference or Franco-American eff.
fairs, the meeting having been ar
ranged to serve the convenience of
the British foreign secretary, who is
coming to Paris to attend the meet
ing of allied foreign ministers.
Hope to Clear Views.
Since Mr.. Harvey arrived here two
days ago from Cannes he has In
yariably insisted to the French press
that his call upon the French premier
will be one of diplomatic courtesy
only, and that he bears no message
from President Harding. In French
official circles, however, great i'm
portance continues to be placed upon
this interview. In these circles the
belief was expressed that Premier
Poincare Is likely to take advantage
Of the conversation to make clear the
French views regarding the Genoa
conference and to obtain first-hand
information about the American atti-
tude. French officials express hope
that the American governments
point of view will be clarified for
France as a result of this meeting.
Hope is increasing in French and al
lied circles that America will be rep
resented" at Genoa. but whether the
American representative will be SIM
ply an observer or an active partici-
pant Is a matter. they recognize. upon
which there can be no predictions
The fact that the President post
poned the announcement of his de-
cision for several days is regarded in
| these quarters as a favorable sign.
Evening star., 1922-01-29
GERMANY DODGES
CASH PAYMENTS
Relief in Reparations for
1922 Asked of Allied
Commission.
WOULD CURTAIL TOTAL

By the Associated Press.
BERLIN. January 2s-The German
note to the reparations commission.
In response to tho commissions de-
mand for explana tions Of Germanys
alleged inability to meet her obltga-
tions for January and February, re-
quests that Germany be relieved Of
all cash payments in 1922. It also
asks for a general reduction in cash
payments and an increase in pay
ments in kind.
The note suggests that the allies
take measures to restore Germany's
thereby facilitate the floating OF a
big international reparation loan. It
announces that Germany will raise
an internal loan in 1922 independently
Of the forced loan, in order to reduce
the floating debt
1t is pointed out in the note that
the allied experts at the Brussels
conference in 1920 recognized that
German direct taxation was incapable
OF further augmentation, but that
nevertheless bills were now before
the reichstag to provide further in
creases in property tax as we'll as
taxes on capital and corporations:
from ~ per cent to Q per cent, and
the coal tax from 20 to 40 per cent.
The burdens on production and con-
sumption win be increased, and. in
addition, the increased customs dues
will be collected on a gold basis. The
entire burden imposed on consump-
ton. 1t is asserted. is at least equal
to that in other countries.
In explanation Of Germany's f1nan-
cial position, the note states that en-
ergetic measures will be taken
against the removal Of capital abroad
the abolition OF the obligation to
secrecy imposed on banks, and con-
troll over the ownership Of securities
deposited with banks. 1t explains
that the railway rates, compared with
pre-war conditions, had been increas-
thirty-two-fold for freight; the postal
and telephone rates were increased
twenty -one-fold.
The food subsidies for 1922 will
amount to 1.0O0,000,000 paper marks.
as compared with 2.250.000.000 pre-
viously. The price of bread will
shortly be increased by rs per cent.
A system for insurance for the un-
employed at the expense of employ
ers and employees will be introduced.
to replace the existing relief system.
The ordinary budget shows. with a
revenue of 103,20O,OOO,O00 marks and
expenses Of s6,700.000.000 marks. a
surplus of 1e,500. .000.0 900 available for
reparation payments: With the OBJ
ject of reducing the floating debt. the
government will raise an internal
loan this year, apart from the COM
pulsory loan already agreed upon.
The compulsory loan will be non-re-
curing and is intended to finance
the reparations due in 1922, without
TO- oir
It is absolutely necessary, IL the
matter Is viewed from an economic
standpoint, the note continues. that
Germany should, at least for 1922, be
relieved of all cash payments on ac-
count Of reparations.
Evening star., 1922-01-29
Grand Army Considered.
MEXICAN DECLARES WAR
RUM0Rs ARE RIDICULOUS
Semi Official Sources Indicate No
Prospect of Conflict
With Guatemala.

By the Assoca ted Press .-s
MEXICO CITY, January 2S.-Rumars
of war between Mexico and Guatemala
are described by high Mexican official
as "too ridiculous to deny" Semi-off1-
cial sources were positive in denying the
reports.
Luis Caballero, Mexican minister to
Guatemala, requested a leave Of alb
sence several months ago. and 1t is
stated that If he decides to return to
Mexico at this time it will be for that
reason, and not because Of any strained
relations between the two countries.
Neither President Obregon nor Gen.
Francisco Serrano. acting minister Of
war. could be reached last night for an
official government statement on the
rumors.
Evening star., 1922-01-29
ARREST ALLEGED 'B00KlE.'
Raid Made on E Street-Released
on $1,000 Bond.

One man who is alleged to have
failed to profit by The Stars cam
paig Il of publicity against handbooks
found himself in the hands of the
police yesterday afternoon. He is
Charles Gibson. colored. residing at
400 New Jersey avenue, who was ar
rested in a lunchroom at 1911 E
street, where. it is charged. he ac-
cepted bets on the races.
Detective Lowrey and Policeman
Moore Of the first precinct conducted
the raid. They knew the snow in this
section was not playing havoc on
the tracks in Mexico and other places
far south. and had reason to believe
they would make a success of their
raid.
Money and alleged documentary ev-
idence taken in the raid was followed
by placing a charge of making a
handbook on the races. and Gibson
experienced but a short delay in get
ting out on a bond of $4,000.
A little later in the afternoon the
two officers went to the vicinity of
9Th and e streets and arrested Thorn
as Minor. an alleged bootlegger. They
took him to No. / police station, en-
tered a charge of selling liquor
against him and he furnished a bond
Of $1,000 for his release.