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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-09-22
Senate UIollolds
T.. S.-Gernlan IN
Claims Board
$4,000 Fund Voted Over
Vigorous Opposition Of
Underwood, Who Assails
President for Action

From The Tribunc's Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21.-Another
contest over the mixed commission
created by arrangement of the Presi-
dent and the German government to
settle the American war claims against
Germany was stirred up in the Senate
to-day. Senator Underwood, of Ala
hama, who strongly objects to a Ger
man representative .on the commission
and who has a bill for an all-American
commission sought TO strike out of the
deficiency appropriation bill an. item Of
$1S0,000 to pay the salaries and cX-
penses of the American mem bersh ip
and personnel of the commission and
other commission expenses which
would fall on this government.
in the end motion by Senator I'm
derwood to strike out the item was
beaten 80 to 49, but not until there
had been long discussion, going into
the merits of the question of provid =
ing the mixed commission withou
consulting Congress. This probably
means the end Of serious efforts to
block the operation OF the mixed COM
mission in Congress, though there are
limitations of attacks in the courts
Senator Underwoods bill to provide
for an all-American commission re-
mains to be disposed of, but there is
no question that it will be blocked.
When the item was reached in the con-
sideraton of the deficiency bill. Sena-
tor Underwood, moving to strike it out.
said that was "a very grave matter''
and Of vital Importance to American
citizens. He declared the executive
agreement with the German govern
ment had ignored Congress and that tn
appropriations Committee, in report
ing in favcr of the appropriation had
given no attention to the legal ques-
tons and real issue involved He de-
clared that if the proposed mixed com
mission was started to work this gov
eminent might become involved .'in
some very dangerous and difficult
questions"
THE Senate had not given any real
consideration to this question: said
Senator Underwood Is
Senator Underwood sharply ques-
toned the lawful right of the Exeou-
tive to create this commission at ALL
He also questioned the propriety of
creating it while Congress was consid-
ering legislation for an all-American
commission. He charged that the exec
utive branch of the government had
taken the matter out of the hands Of
Congress, and criticized this action
Senator Lodge, in reply TO Senator
Underwood, defended the Executives
agreement with Germany arranging for
the commission.
This doesn't repudiate the law
said Senator Lodge at doesn't repu-
diate the treaties. 1t is simply a pre-
liminary step
He held that it was indispensable
to have such a commission to ascertain
the amount. of the claims and said that
even under the Underwood bill, Ger
many, though not represented on the
commission, would be represented be-
fore it by counsel.
After the controversy aroused by
Senator Underwood was settled the bill
was passed with little difficulty.
On the request of the President the
Committee recommend
ed 100000 Cor the relief of American
citizens at Smyrna. This was adopted
without discussion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-09-22
Smyrna Massacre
Due to Armistice
OF 'lS, Says Harries
'Blunder Prevented Victory.
Caused Worlds Troubles
Declares General, New
Chief of Veterans Order


ATLANTIC CITY, Sept. 81. The
armistice Of November, 1918, was the
second blunder of the World War, the
first being the declaration of war by
Germany" declared Major General
George Herbert Hsrries, U. S. A., be-
fore the Atlantic City Kiwanis Club
this afternoon. Major General Harries.
now retired, was reelected yesterday
commander in chief of the Military
Order of the World War, composed of
commissioned officers.
I'm five days more we could have
captured that remnant of a German
army and had a military victory in
stead Of en- armistice," continued Major
General Harries. "But we went as far
as Che politicians would let us and
then we stopped. And that armistice
is responsible for the massacre al
Smyrna and for all the troubles of the
world to-day"
Speaking of the $4,000 men allotted
to the American army in peace times
General Harries said:
congress did more to our army than
WV TN'iaSS Gio 90 ttte herman 2rnY- and
suspect there is laugh or two in
Germany to-day over that fact. If
trouble had occurred when the recent
coal and rail strikes were at their
crisis we would not have had suf-
hcient army TO even touch it. We did
not have enough forces even to protect
the bridges.
Back of this cry of economy. which
IS responsible for our Inadequate
forces, are the greatest bunch of anti
American propagandists You ever saw.
nave been in the middle of it and I
know"
Predicting that the state of mo nore
war which perpetual peace apostles
we're presaging would not be reached
antii the angel Gabriel footed his horn
until merchants, races and religious
sreeds were no longer in competition
General Harries pleaded for civic clubs
% make it their duty ito watch lepis-
ators in order TO stabilize Legislation, !"
DO this in order that the first nils
AIRY policy OF the United States. the
lationsl defense act of 1920, may act
30 annnlls2.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-09-22

question Of Rnssia's admission to the
peace conference. Certainly Russia has
interests equal to those of the Balkan
states In the disposition of Constan'
tinopIe. and while they are apparently
encouraging the Turks. they might be
found on the side of the British In re-
fusing to give the Turks too Arm a
hold on the city, which Russia once
desired and may still covet.
Determined to Hold Chanaa
Naturally the British want TO foster
a better understanding with Kemal,
hut they do not want to see the Turkish
influence extended too far eastward.
The gap between the British and Rus
sian policies, therefore, may not be SO
wide as IL appears. In the meantime
the British are determined to hold
Chanak. despite reports from Paris 10
the contrary. The bellicose talk from
Kemal is regarded as the natural thing
from one who has had great and UNI
expected victory and is striving to
make the most of il.
LONDON, Sept. 81 (By The Assoc
ciated Press).--The conferences be-
zon will be renewed at Paris to-mor-
row morning, and, while these are
pending, the British Prime Minister
departed for his country residence, and
the other members of the Cabinet are
scattering. 1t Is believed, however,
that instructions have been sent TO the
British Foreign Secretary to inform
NJ. Poincare in the most emphatic man
ner that Great Britain is determined
to preserve the Dardaneiies Straits
from Turkish control
At the same time special efforts will
be continued to win Rumania and Jueo-
Slavia to the British point of view,
especially as these powers apparently
are hesitating whether to favor the
British or the French side.
In some quarters it was even de-
clared to-day that Lord Curzon's i'm
structions amounted practically to de-
flying France to support the Turks,
with the intimation that inasmuch as
France and Italy already had signed
left-handed agreements with the KEN
al!sts, 1t was not good taste for them
to insist that Great British fail in
line with their policy.
Regarding Chanak, a key position on
the Straits, it is not doubted that the
British intend to remain there, and at
the same time it is pointed out that
tn British naval guns are able to
sweep all the roads for miles leading
to Chanak and that the ships have
orders to begin firing at the first indi-
cation of the approach of Turkish
troops.
The British have taken the addi-
tional precaution to reQuisition all YES
sells, including small boats, along the
coast from Smyrna 20 the Sea of Mar
mora, thus making it physically impos-
sible for the Turks to obtain any craft
with which to attempt to cross the
Straits.
On the whole, the members of the
British Cabinet appear to be satisfied
with the situation, and that by prompt
action Great Britain has won the first
move in recovering her prestige, which
is threatened by the Kemalist sue
cesses. Regarding India, it is con-
tended that if the British government
yields to the Turks the Indian Mus
sulmans will become more Unruly
whereas if Renal Pasha is faced and
prevented from crossing the Straits,
British prestige will be high.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-09-22
London Relaxes
AS w ar Peril i'm
Near East EbI,s
Belief Prevails Crisis Has
Been Passed and Peace
Conference Soon Will
Find Way Out of Tangle
Lloyd George Is Hard Hit
Preniier's Prestige SIumps
Sharp Under Savage
Attacks of His Critics
By Arthur S. Draper

Frow The Tribpaes E.ropsdn Bwreas
Copyright, 1o23, New York Tribune Inc.
LONDON, Sept. 21.-Instead OF war
IN the Near East things have shaped
themselves in such way that, barring
some irresponsible outbreak on .he
part of the Turks against the British
positions, there is every reason to be-
lieve that the peace conference will be
held within short time, with every ex-
pectat1on of a satisfactory outcome.
The tension between the Allies, which
had almost reached a breaking point.
has been greatly relieved, and to-day
statesmen in every country of Europe
are breathing easier.
Several days may elapse before the
differences between the Allies can lie
ironed out to point that will permit
the convocation of the conference. The
outstanding features at the moment
are that the Entente will be saved and
that the political prestige of LLOYD
George has fallen sharply. Earl Grey's
letter has made tremendous impress
sion, and the very moderation of his
criticism has hurt Lloyd George more
than if the veteran Foreign Minister
had made a violent attack upon him.
Bad blunders were credited to the
Premier.
Critics of Premier Multiply
The inability of Lloyd George to find
way out in the matter of German
PREPARATIONS and his growing differ
ences with Premier Poincare, have
alienated powerful group of his sup
porters. Others condemn his policy
in Irish affairs, while the great ma
jority of Englishmen are bitterly
aroused over the very possibility of a
war in the Near East which they credit
to the bad handling of the Premier.
Had Parliament been in session during
the last week there undoubtedly would
have been crisis, and some of the
coalitionists no doubt would have been
found in the ranks of the opposition.
Whatever the outcome, there is no
doubt that the enemies of the Premier
will continue to point to what they cali
his glaring INSTALLATIONS in measuring
up the conditions in the Near East.
One difficult problem which the
Premier has yet to face will be the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-09-22
Harding Signs
Tariff Bill: 1t
Now Operates
Measure in Effect at Mid
night Following While
House Ceremony Wit
messed by Official Party
Praises Flexible Rates
Calls Them Greatest Contri-
button 10 Tariff Making
in History, if Successful

From Tbs Tribanes Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21.-Tho Ford
ney-M cCumber tariff bill was signed by
President Harding to-day and went into
effect tonight at midnight.
In attaching his signature to the bill
the President commended the elastic
tariff provisions and expressed the view
that if they were administered success
fully, as he hoped they would be, the
measure would be the greatest contri.
button to tariff~making in the history
of the government.
The words of the President in this
respect are taken 20 indicate that it
is his purpose to administer the flexible
features of the new law with vigor and
that they will not remain for the most
part disused, as some have believed
they would be.
Notables Witness Ceremony
The President signed the bill in his
Office just after / O'Clock in the prcs-
ence of Senator NcCumber. chairman
of the Senate Finance Committee;
representative Fordney, chairman of
the House Ways and Means Committee,
and several others. In the list, apart
from Senator McCunlber and Mr..
Fordney, were Representative Hawley.
Of Oregon; Timberlake, of Colorado;
Hadley, of Washington Watson Of
Pennsylvania; Young, of North Da-
kota, and Green, of Iowa, members of
the Ways and Means Committee, and
George A. Sanderson, secretary Of the
Senate; William Tyler Page, clerk Of
the House; Robert w. Farrar, clerk Of
the Senate Finance Committee; Clay
ton f. Moore, clerk of the Ways and
Means Committee; John E. Walker,
drafting clerk Of the Senate; Marion
Devries, presiding judge of the Court
Of Customs Appeals; Secretary Chris
tian, Executive Secretary Forster and
newspaper spondents.
Chairman Fordney handed to the
President a gold-mounted fountain pen
with which to sign the bill, and an
nounced that number of those who
who had been active in shaping the
legislation had come for the pleasure
OF seeing him attach his signature.
Hopeful of Salutary Results
First trying the pen on his thumb
nail, the President, without ceremony,
signed his name, the date and time of
signature. He then returned the pen
to Chairman Fordney and said:
Gentlemen, | thank you for coming.
This law has been long in the making.
i do not know how many are in accord
with me, but if we succeed, as VIC hope
to succeed, in making effective the
elastic provisions of the measure, it
will make the greatest contribution to
tarif-making in the history of the
government"
The remarks of the President ended
the matter. The members of the party,
with Senator NcCumber and Mr. Ford
ney, were photographed as they left
the Executive Offices.
Chairman Marvin of the Tariff Com
mission has advised the President the
force of the commission will have to
be trlpled in order to handle the in
creased work ut upon it, and the APP
preparation will have to be increased.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-09-22
Doniinions Want League
To Settle Turk Dispute
Representatives at Genera Ap.
peal to Lloyd George; Hint
Refusal VIII BE Resented

GENEVA, Sept. 81 (By The Associ-
ated Press).-All the British Domin-
ions are declared by their representa-
tlves in the League of Nations AS
sembiy here to be favorable to sub
mission of the Turco-G Greek affair 70
the League of Nations.
The Dominion delegates sent Joint
telegram to Prime Minister LLOYD
George urging submission of the oues-
ton to the league, and it is declared
among these representatives that tae
Doninions will be disposed to retain
Their complete liberty of action on this
question if the British government. re-
fuses to listen to their request.
CALGARY. Alberta, Sept 2l.-Strons
protest against Canadian participated
in any way at this time was voiced bv
members of the local branch of the
Dominion Labor party last night.
Copies of resolution setting forth
their position will be sent to Premier
King and his Cabinet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-09-22
British Dare Not Fight
Kenai, Says Von Sanders
German General Who Led
Turks in World Var Saws
Clash You'd arouse Mosleuas
By Wircicss to Tnc rrfouxs

copyright. 1872. New York Tribune Inc
BERLIN, Sept 2l.-"Turkey's vic
sory IS complete and Constantinople
will again 6e Turkish, for neither
Europe nor England will venture into
an open conflict with Renal Pasha.
who has behind him the entire NOLAN
Tnedan world" declared General Linan
ION Sanders to The Tribune CORES
rondeut to-day. General Won Sanders
FaG The commander of the Turkish
army IN the World Wharf.-The man who
defended the DardanelIes against the
allies.
Il don't believe that there will be q
war between turkey aad Europe or be-
tween Turkey and England" he said.
THE English know very well that in
osse Of war they would arouse the en-
ilrs hohanlnedan world against them.
lsesices, cant ser why they are max
lag sSeH fuss aboa: the Straits
Lhg'and must respect tho principle of
Est.oE.al Tights.
Lloyd George has said that Ga.lipoii
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-09-22
British Engineer Sees
Big Future for ". Y. Port
Dr. Bryssou Cunningham Makes
Prediction as Guest of Honor
al Building Trades Club

Or. Brysson Cunningham. famous
engineer and editor Of London, pre-
dicted bright future for TIRE Port Of
New York at dinner in his honor
last night at the Building Trades Club.
DR.. Cunningham, an expert on port
development, assisted in the SIC, 900.
600 port development program Of Lon
don.
Yesterday he toured New York Har.
Dor as tho guest Of the Port Authority
and last night delivered an illustrated
slide lecture describing Continental
and British port methods. and explain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-09-22

began It's record with saving Of
nearly 81 .0oo, 900 GOO on seven apprc.
priation bills, continued It's record Of
economy by reducing the appropria-
tions nearly $4,000, 100000 below the
estimates.
"The expenditure of Sls,50o. 000. 900
in the fiscal year in which the Con
gresa began its sessions was reduced
TO an expenditure Of less than $4,000,
100000 in the first full fiscal year for
which the Congress appropriated, and
to an expenditure Of little moro
than $4,000 600 900 in the fiscal year
during which the Congress ended
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-09-22

foreign trade to the narrowest limits,
yet flourish by the development of IT'S
own wonderful resources. Neverthe-
less. it adds, such unnatural restrie,,
tions must be a blow to the general
prosperity of its citizens.
1.-THE tariffs supporters" the editorial
continues, appears to have lost sight
of the true function and purpose Of
commerce. Eagerly DESTROYS of
supplying the worlds markets with
American merchandise, America is TAX
ing steps TO make ii as difficult as pos
sible to receive payment; it will ac-
ccpt in return neither goods nor
service -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-09-22
Canadian Commons Bars
Motion Picture Operafors

OTTAWA, Ont, Sept. 21.-Motion
picture men to-day were denied per
mission to film the interior of the
Canadian House of Commons.
Speaker Lemieux, when his consent
was sought, declared that such a pro
cedure would not be in keeping with
the dignity of the Parliament.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-09-22

ing the particular rulings tbat -.
Britain has feand II wise ~ ~sesE
from time 20 time. soopt
He has been attending tho es.,.
ten u the american Assoeiatia"s' ss I.
Port Authorities at Toronto. "a p
now paying his Rrst visit to New ~. Z
he vii return to England Inc ss es
part Of next week. "e ehF5
The Republican journal., 1922-06-22
THORNDlkE.

Mr.. and Mrs Henry Clay True OF
Thorndike observed their fiftieth wedding
anniversary on June 5th, when four gen.
erations gathered to make the occasion
joyful one. They have been the parents
of six children, four of whom are living:
Mrs Maud Morrison of Thorndike, Mrs.
Zalie Ward of Portland, Arthur M. True
of New Jersey, William H. True of Port
land. There are twelve grandchildren
and four great grandchildren. Among
the out Of town guests were Mrs. William
j. Ward, Mr.. and Mrs. William H. True.
Mr.. and Mrs. CLANCY T. Simmons and
son Edwin, Mr.. and Mrs. William j.
Ward, Jr., Mrs. Edgar l.. Casey and son,
the Misses Amy NJ. and Zalie 7. Ward,
all of Portland. and Mr.. and Mrs. John
H. Davidson and son of Old Town. They
were the recipients of a shower of gold,
including coin from Canada, as we'll as
from Uncle Sans mint and many con-
gratuatory letters from those unable to
be present. The following organizations
were represented: Blue Hill Division,
Ladies' Auxiliary to the Order of Rail-
way Conductors, Boston; Bosworth fost
Relief Corps, No. /, Portland; and Pine
Cone Lodge of Odd Ladies, Portland. Mr..
True was an employee of the Boston &
Maine Railroad for over forty years, and
lived in Portland during the first thirty
three years of married life, then were
residents of Everett and Avon, Mass. !,
for Is years following, moving back to
the Pine Tree State two years ago, to
complete their rounded lives mid peace
full surroundings.
The Republican journal., 1922-06-22

For several years shocking reports OF
Turkish barbarities in the Near East,
especially in Armenia, have been current
In this country. Great Britain, France
and Italy, countries which are most vital
~ interested in eastern affairs, and which
are generally credited with having at
least an average endowment of humane
sympathy, have, until few weeks ago.
ID aid little or no attention to these re
ports. But now the above mentioned
nations have decided to make investiga-
ton of these reports by competent Of
ficials, and the United States has been
invited to send representatives to join in
thorough investigation. Mr.. Hughes has
replied to this invitation saying that in
view of the humanitarian considerations
involved and the desire of this govern
ment to have adequate information con-
corning actual conditions and all the
facts concerning alleged Turkish atroci-
ties, the President will designate some
officer or officers to take part in the in
vestiaation. Mr.. Hughes, however, made
it clear that the action of this govern
ment was limited to an investigation ane
assumed no further obligation. This res
ervation was wise. 1t may be the duty
of the United States to aid in suppressini
the crimes of Turkish assassins, but first
let US get the facts.
The Republican journal., 1922-06-22
Waldo County Farm Bureau
TO Hold Special Meeting At Belfast,
Friday, June 23rd.

Members Will Decide Questions of In
creasine Membership Fees and Affiliating
With American Farm Bureau Federation
The members of the Waldo County
Farm Bureau will hold a special meeting
in the farm bureau office at Belfast, FIJI
day, June 23rd, at 2 p. m, to decide whe-
Their they will increase the farm bureau
membership fee and affiliate with the
American Farm Bureau Federation.
1t is proposed to increase the member.
ship fee to five dollars per family, OF
which 81. so would 60 to the County Farm
Bureau and $3.50 to the Maine Farm
Bureau Federation. The state organiza-
ton would pay fifty cents per member to
the American Farm Bureau Federation.
What shall be done rests entirely with
the members, but they must decide at this
meeting. You should attend and vote.
Julian Emery, of Bar Harbor, President
OF the Maine Federation.of Farm Bureaus,
will be present and fully explain the rea :
sons for the proposed increase in the
mem bership fee, and will outline some
of the things which strong State FEEDER
alton might be expected to accomplish.
This meeting is being held as the re-
suit of action taken by the State Fedora
ton at Orono which was announced IN
the May issue of the News.
At that time, it was voted that the en-
tire question of developing the State
Federation and affiliatina with the nation
al organization, steps which will make me-
cessary an increase in the membership
fee, should be submitted to the members
themselves at a series OF special JUNE
meetings, at which decisive vote shoult
be taken.
1t was voted that the State Federation
should recommend that the county farm
bureaus should amend their constitutlor
so that the membership fee should bt
placed on family basis.
The federation also recommends tha
the period of membership be three years
and each member be required to slgr
check forms that can be cashed yearly
If a majority of the county farm
bureaus approve the proposed changes
the officers of the State Federation vii
complete arrangements for membership
campaign on the basis of the changes
made.
The Republican journal., 1922-06-22

Nearly year ago, representative An
derson, chairman of the Congressional
committee on Agricultural Inquiry, re-
ported to Congress that almost half OF
what the consumer pays for goods repre-
sents the cost of service in bringing and
distributing commodities from the pro-
siucer to the consumer. To speak in exact
terms, 81 cents out of dollar went to
the producer and 40 cents went to trans
portation, distribution and profits. Only
last week Mr.. Anderson issued another
report which states that we have now
reached a point where it costs more to
distribute, etc, than the producer gets.
He says actual commodity values are
lost in a maze of service costs and says
the time has come to attack this, the
fundamental problem of the high cost of
living.