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BAN 4ON1.POLSON GASES
PROPOSED TO NATIONS

unanimously on the following points:
"(a) Chemical warfare gases have
such power against unprepared armies
that no nation dare .tsk entering INTO
an agreement which an unscrupuious
enemy might break If he found his
opponents unprepared to use gases both
extensively and defensively.
"(b) Since many high explosives
produce warfare gases or gases which
are the same in their effects on men,
any attempt to forbid the use OF war
fare gases would cause misunderstand-
ings at once in war-that is. one or
both sides would in the first battle
find men dead or injured from gas.
The doubt would at once arise whether
gas is actually being used as such. or
weather the casualties were due to
high explosive gases. This could be
made the excuse to launch a heavy at
tack with warfare gases in every form.
"(c) Research which may discover
additional warfare gases cannot be pro-
hibited, restricted or supervised.
"(d) Due to the increasing large
peace-time use of several warfare
gases, 1t Is impossible to restrict the
manufacture of any particular gas or
gases. Some of the delegates thought
that proper laws might limit the guam
titles Of certain gases to be manu-
factured. The majority opinion was
against the practicability of even such
prohibition.
Possible to COnflne Action.
"(e) 1t is possible to confine the
action of chemical warfare gases the
same as high explosives and other
means of carrying on war. The Ian
guage used in this connection was that
1T is possible, but with greater diff
Guilty On this question as in the case
of f) and CD following, it was evil
dent that among the representatives
of the three nations thoroughly ac-
qualnted with chemical warfare gases,
namely. the United States, Great
Evening star., 1922-01-07

Nearly fourteen million people have
expressed their opinions, either in
dividually or through associations, on
the questions considered by the arms
conference in communications to the
advisory committee of the American
delegation.
: The requests that have been writ
ten or expressed in person as tabu-
lated by the advisory committee up
until yesterday approach the naval
various angles. A total of 11,632,530
persons, or by far the predominance,
asked for cooperative Limitation Of
armament with the details left to the
Judgment Of the delegation. The next
largest number. 271,777, asked for CO.
operative Limitation with benevolence
and liberality. A total of 2s,740
were 11,723 who expressed them
selves strongly for Limitation Of arms
for the United States. no matter what
the other countries did, while, on the
other hand, there was an equal num-
ber Of persons who stood firm for no
Limitation at all: 1880 asked for a
limitation with caution, while 1879
advised an increase in Americas pres.
ent naval strength.
Among special requests on subjects
other than Limitation, 10,0S2,736 made
a plea for divine guidance. An as
ISOLATION Of nations was favored by
1,O93,535 people. while 9,76I only
voiced their disapprovaf of any all
iiances. or ententes. Periodic confer
ences were supported by 1863.
On the submarine issue, those seek
ing the total abolition of that weapon,
numbering 395,104., were far in the
majority. Only 3,708 asked for re-
|tention with a restriction in use. and
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SAYS ARMS CONFERENCE
REVEALS NATIONS SOULS
Rabbi Simon, In Address, Sees Seed
sowh (Which 1s Bound
to Flower"

Souls Of nations have been revealed
as though by an X-ray process through
the activities Of the conference on lima-
tation Of armament. Rabbi Abram Simon
stated in an address yesterday before
the forum Of the National Council for
Limitation Of Armaments, at 5a2 17ta
street:
'The conference he said. has
strengthened the bond between the
United States and England; and with
England and the nations that stand
with her, rests the peace OF the world.
1t has led to the recognition Of the
right Of each nation to develop &C
cording to its nature.
THE conference with its high pur-
pose has entered into the hearts and
souls Of the children OF this nation
and has left seed which Is bound to
flower. -tst $50 =.
"The struggle Of men to rfd the world
Of war has been -dramatized and made
real to our children. We must con-
tinue to develop this interest which
has been aroused until American boys
and girls become the natural profago-
nists Of peace" .-s
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Following the sixteenth meeting of
the committee on Limitation Of arma-
ment yesterday morning tho following
statement was issued:
The sixteenth meeting of the COM
mittee on limitation of armament
was held this morning. January s.
1922, at II o'clock, in the Pan-American
building. After discussion the fol-
lowing resolution, presented by Mr..
Root. regarding submarines, was
unanimously adopted:
"The signatory powers, desiring to
insure the enforcement of the humane
rules of existing law declared by
them with respect to attacks upon
and the seizure and destruction of
merchant ships, further declare that
any person in the service of any
power who shall violate any of those
rules, whether or not such person is
under orders of a governmental
superior. shall be deemed to have
violated the laws of war and shall be
for an act of piracy and may be
brought to trial before the civil or
military authorities of any power within
the Jurisdiction of which he may be
found.
Brings TIP Chemical Warfare.
The chairman (Mr. Hughes) said
that he now desired to bring to the
attention of the committee the
question of the use of gases, or what
had been called chemical warfare.
The committee would recall that a
subcommittee. composed of members
representing the five powers, had
been appointed to consider this ques-
tion. He was advised that this COM
mittee agreed-their memorandum
states more or less unanimously
on certain points. He would read
their memorandum, stating the points
thus agreed upon:
THE committee agreed more or less
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US. MAY TAKE PART
IN GENOA PARLEY
Officials Awaiting Word on
Details of Meeting Be-
fore Deciding.

The United States. in all proba-
bility, will be an active participant
in the economic conference which is
to meet in Genoa in March. Although
this action has not been decided upon,
the situation seems to have worked
itself into two alternatives for adop-
tion-either full participation or no
representation at all, but it was
pointed out by some officials that be-
fore any decision has been reached
as to either step the details of the
proposed conference must be learned.
In the event a delegation, clothed
with full powers to act for the Ameri-
can government. should be sent it
was brought out in some official Cir
cles that an understanding as 10 the
ultimate disposition of the foreign
debt to this country would be sought
by the United States. This debt is
regarded in some quarters as the
most important question which could
arise at the conference. because of its
interrelation to the future financial
plans of the nations, and for this rea-
son it is thought possible that the
United States may wish it clearly
understood that it's position with re-
gard to ultimate payment would not
be modified through its participation.
Attitude Toward RUSSIA Doubtful.
The attitude of the Washington
government is less clear on the Rus
sian problem when the reported pro-
pOsal of the economic council for the
recognition of the soviets is carried
to the fore. So far as can be learned
there is no change in the attitude
of the United States toward the
bolshevik regime since it was set
down in August, 1920. by Secretary
Colby'S note, which refused inter-
course and recognition with that
government.
last night that mere participa tion of
economic conference would not in
itself be taken as a recognition of
the soviet government. The Russian
situation. it was said. was one which
could not we'll be disregarded in any
canvass of European financial ele-
ments. particularly since some Of the
great powers are in active trade re-
lations with the Russians.
Second to Foreign Debt.
Ranking second to the United
States foreign debt question is the
reorganization of the currency and
budget systems of the foreign
countries, it is believed. This re-
organization plan will be discussed
in an effort to reach a sound basis
for the rehabilitation of the nations,
while consideration of reductions in
expenditures by the foreign govern
ments, 1t is thought, will include the
question Of land armament
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WATERWAY T0SEA
IS GIVEN APPROVAL
Joint Commission Favors
LakeS-St. Lawrence Prof.
ect, Canada Reports.

Approval is given the proposed
lakes-St. Lawrence waterway by the
international joint commission in a
report which has been transmitted to
the American State Department and
the Canadian government.
The report will be transmitted
within a few days by the State De-
partment to Congress, and it was said
today that inasmuch as consideration
of the project was undertaken by the
commission at the direction of Con-
gress the report will not be made
public until submitted to Congress
The commission. it was learned to-
day, however, has unanimously ap-
proved the project, which contem-
plates the construction of a deep
waterway from the great lakes to
the ocean through the st. Lawrence
of sufficient depth to enable seagoing
vessels to enter the great lakes. The
commission also was understood to
recommend beginning of construction
in the near future or as soon as pos
sible.
The report Of the commission in
c1udes a lengthy statement by engi-
neers who made a study of the prof.
ect for the commission and who are
understood to estimate the cost at an
proximately $252.725,000.
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DOUBTS REMOVED,
T0KUGAWA'S VIEW
Declares on. Eve of Departure
Japan Can Expect Only
Friendship.

One thing that Japan has learned
through her delegates at the present
conference is that she has nothing TO
expect from this side of the Pacific
except friendship and cooperation
Prince Tokugawa, one of the Japan
ese delegates. said last night in a
farewell speech to newspaper corre-
spondents on the eve of his departure
for Japan. He also said that he be-
lieved the United states had learned
that Japan has no aggressive designs
in the Pacific. The prince left for
New York today and will sail for
Japan from the west coast Janu-
ary 13.
Views Of Prince.
The prince said:
II feel convinced that even II the
conference does not accomplish every
detail of it's program. yet it has al
ready achieved enough-eSpecially in
the way of international education
to entitle it to description as a great
success. which will prove of incalcu-
liable benefit to the whole world.
simply the mention of one aspect
of the situation will be enough to
show what mean. America has
learned, chiefly through your careful
analysis Of facts and your full and
free presentation of them to the pub
lic that Japan entertains no aggres-
sive designs in the Pacific, but
friendly cooperation.
Proof of VIII to Peace.
"Tke agreement on naval Limitation
and fortifications is proof of will to
peace on both sides. We are already
entering a new era Of happiness and
peace. which will continue so long as
the frankness and publicity which
have distinguished this conference
are maintained in our international
relations"
He explained that it was necessary
for him to return to Japan, as he was
expected to take up his duties as
president of the house of peers He
thanked the newspaper men for their
spirit Of fairness and frankness
the parley.
Furthermore" he added. these
meetings have helped me to know
American generosity. and they have
assisted in no small measure in dis
pelling the fears I brought with me
from Japan, of being prejudged and
When l return to my
country you may be sure that I shall
carry with me a lively sense of the
good will you have displayed, and
shall be able to tell my countrymen
that they need entertain no fears
regarding the spirit that animates
America"
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sso,opo. 900 REDUCTION
MADE IN JAPAN's BUDGET
Held Necessary for Coming Year as
Revenue From Taxes and Other
Sources Decreases.

The budget Of Japan for the fiscal
year. 1922-23. amounting approximate
ly to $733.000,000. represents a de-
crease Of about s50.OO0.0O0 from the
according to a statement issued today
by the Department of Commerce, based
on Japanese press reports.
The budget, the statement said. sets
aside $4sS.0p0.0Oo for ordinary expen-
ditures and 1854, 1000, 900 for. extraord-
mary expenditures. Decrease in the
budget was made necessary by the
decrease OF revenue from taxes and
government enterprises. The total
Japanese revenue is estimated at $722,-
100000. the statement added.
THE 1927 naval expansion program
and the 1884 army supply program
the statement said, "and other less i'm
portant undertakings spread over a
period of years, will not be deferred
beyond the time originally contem-
plated, according to Viscount Taxa
nash. minister of finance and premier.
The general belief In this connection
zion is that there is little likelihood
OF the navy and army programs
being completed on time, since
economic conditions, now so depress-
cd, are not'thought to be able to re-
cover sufficiently to furnish the re-
quired revenue"
OF TIE total amounts allotted to the
various departments of the Japanese
government by the budget, the largest
sums are provided for the army, navy
and communications. according to the
statement. For the army, $126.50O 900,
which is $5,000.0O0 less than the cur
rent appropriations. was provided
$lS6.sO0.0OO was estimated for the
navy, which was a reduction of $780,
100000. and was said to be $43,OO0,000
less than the amount estimated to be
necessary to meet TIE needs of the
navy department, and $132.70O, 900 was
provided for communications.
Evening star., 1922-01-07
WILL NAME POLICE CHIEF
NEXT WEEK, NOW PLAN
Supporters Of Candidates Busi1y at
Work Presenting Quail
fications.

A new superintendent of police will
not be named until next week, it be-
came apparent at the District building
today. Although the Commissioners
held board session this morning. the
appointment was not made, as had
been expected. and no action is looked
for this afternoon.
Friends and supporters Of the vari-
Gus candidates are still busy present.
ing the merits and qualifications of
their respective aspirants.
The Commissioners have received
from the Civil Service Commission the
certifications of the lieutenants who
took the examination for promotion to
captains.
One police captain has already re-
tired, another has asked for retirement
and the Commissioners may place one
or two other precinct commanders on
the retired list, in which event several
new captains would have to be named.
That, in turn. would necessitate the
appointment of as many new lieuten-
ants and SergeantS.
Evening star., 1922-01-07
German Girls Who
Mir With ''Enensy''
Sheared as of Old
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN. January G.-German
yOnng men I'm Upper Silesia
hnve revived the practice Of
cutting on the hair Of German
girls who have dealings with
"enemy troops Of occupation"
according to an Upper Silesinn
newspaper which has just been
received here.
1t reports the case Of HelIa
DOmbrOslka, recently visited mt
her home by man who drew a
pair Of shears from his pocket
and cut on her hair close to the
head. Two other girlss Gertrude
and Hildegnrd Webs. suffered q
SIMILAR fate, the newspaper
says, while q number Of others
recently have been visited by
@'callers" who sheafed their
hendn.
The men have adopted the
motto, tBy their hair you shall
know them.o $50 -,
Evening star., 1922-01-07
U. S. OFFICIALS FAIL
TO AGREE ON POLICY
Confer With Attorney General
Over Interpretation of Sherman
Antitrust Law.

Government officials in conference
yesterday with Attorney General
Daugherty failed to reach an agree
ment on a federal policy toward trade
associations in the light of the inter-
probation of the Sherman antitrust
act by the Supreme Court in the re-
cent Hardwood Lumber Association
decision.
Another conference was scheduled
to be held this afternoon to consider
a definition Of the law prepared by
the Department of Commerce as ap-
Piled to the publication by the depart
ment Of information collected by such
associations which is to be submitted
to Attorney General Daugherty for
approval When formulated the gov
ernment's conception of the applica-
ton of the law as defined by the
Hardwood decision is expected to be
announced by Mr.. Daugherty.
Among those who attended yester-
days conference were Secretaries
Hoover and Wallace, Chairman Cas-
kill of the Federal Trade Commission; /;
Col. Guy D. Goff, assistant to the
Attorney General; Col. William Hay
ward, district attorney of New York !;
william E. Lamb. solicitor for the
Commerce Department. and julius
Klein. director of the bureau of for
eign and domestic commerce.
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Asks La,p's Ruling ,
To Hold Child For
Bills Collateral

ROME, Ga, January 7-One
Of the most unusual lawsuits
ever hled i'm the courts of THIS
section has appeared In Chat..
tOOSa county, when q boarding
house keeper asked authority
for holding q baby ~ collateral
for a bill due by the father.
The complainant charges that
the father promised the land.
lady that she could keep the
child until his bill was paid,
and that now he In attempting
to recover 1t, hence she seeks
v0rced.
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HARDING CASE GOES OVER.

When the case of George Edward
Harding was called before United
States Commissioner George H. Mac
donald In the McIAchlen building to-
day on a charge of violation of
traffic, the case was continued on re-
quest of the prosecution until Janu-
ary 21, although the defense express
ed willingness to proceed with the
preliminary hearing.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLD-
ers Of the Norfolk and Washington, u: e,
rectors for the ensuing year and any business
that may legally come before it. will be held
at the general office OF the COMPANY. Mhy,dsu s,n
February 8. 1922. IL noon sharp. Transfer
books will I've closed from January 81 to Feb
''a'' o. LEVI WOODBURY., President.
ODELL S. SMITH, Secretary.
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Mr. Harding will continue to conduct the
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CHURCH AND FEDERAL TABLES
OF u. S. EXPENSES DISAGREE
Recent Statement That 92.6 Per Cent In
1920 Was for Past and Future
Wars Analysed. s.
BY JUNIUs b. WOOD.

close to $4,000. .0o0. 900 in annual ap-
propriations by the United States
which have just been prepared by the
statistical branch of the general staff
Of the War Department show con-
siderable discrepancy from similar
tables which were circulated several
Evening star., 1922-01-07

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Evening star., 1922-01-07

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SHARE
holders Of the American National Bank of
Washington, Washington, d. c., will be held
at its banking house, 1315-1317 F ST. NV, on
Tuesday. January 10. 1922. from IL noon until
l pm. for the election of directors for the
ensuing year and the transaction Of such other
business as may come before said meeting.
W. ]. WALLER. Cashier.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SHARE
holders of the Departmental Bank will be
held at its banking house in Washington.
O'Clock noon. for the election Of directors for
the ensuing year and for such other business
as may properly come before said meeting.
LOUIS OTTENBERG. President.
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will give you policy paying 500 per month
for 100 months for loss of time from accident
or Illness. and $4,000 natural or accidental
death. at age thirty. Is 1t not wonderful
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ALL CLAIMS AGAINST MAX GOLDBERG,
located at 1923 11th st. NV. should be pre-
sented to P. F. CARLEY. 817 st. NV.
COLUMBIA NATIONAL BANK, WASHING
ton. D. O.. December 10. 1921. The annual
meeting of the shareholders, for the election
of a board Of directors. will be held at the
banking house on Tuesday. January 10. 1922
'''" H''H ' cLaREScE SS coRsoS. Cashier. eGo''
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
holders OF the Home Building Association for
the election Of officers and directors and such
other business as may properly come before
1t will be held at the office of the treasurer.
2O06 Penna. ave. n.w., Tuesday. January 10,
JAMES NJ. WOODWARD.
Secretary.
Evening star., 1922-01-07

YOU REMEMBER ME!
John Hodges, the Bookbinder,
1O11 E Street NV.
Ground Floor.
Bookbinding has not advanced In price and
now Is the time to have 1t done. Bring In
your old books and have them bound.
Evening star., 1922-01-07
would Give Up Advantage.

"Comment: The United States would
undoubtedly give up q material adj
vantage If gas warfare were abolish
ed. The resources and scientific de-
velopment Of this, country place 1t
in the front rank of nations In the
ability to wage efficient gas warfare
and insure an adequate supply Of spe-
cial gases. Nevertheless, its aboli-
tion would be popular in this eoun-
try, even though its effectiveness as
q weapon in war has been clearly
proved when employed under special
conditions.
"2. The tendency Of rules Of modern
Evening star., 1922-01-07

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