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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-11
Blame Laid to Japan
Charged With Delaying Con-
sideration of Shantung

Washington, Jan. S.-Ihe Chi
nese people will resist by every
means at their disposal an attempt
by the Japanese to open direct ne
sotiations with. Peking on the
Shantung question. representatives
of Chinese national and provincial
organizations who are here as un-
official observers at the Washing
ton conference declared IN for
NAL statement today.
Should the Anglo-Amer!can
good offices fail TO bring an equi-
table solution. the statement sad.
the ShantunS question should be
brought before the conference.
and should that fail. actions inde-
pendent OF the conference should
be taken by the Chinese deleSa-
ton 10 vindicate China's honor.
The present deadlock. the state
mcnt added. was deliberately
created by Japan for the purpose
of causing delay and carrying on
inirieues in Peking.' The action
and attitude OF Japan. the Chinese
representatives declared have
convinced us that Japan has no in
tcntion To quit Shantung
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-11
Roddey Named
AS Receiver

Lancaster, Jan. fudge Ernest
Moore today filed two DEGREES in
the case OF the Catawba Fertilizer
Company, plaintiff. against the
Lancaster Mercantile Company.
defendant. and the petition of c.
d. Jones. that he be allowed to in
terveae and be made party to said
action. Judge Moore holds that
Mr.. Jones has no right to inter
veae in. the pending suit and that
he is not a necessary party there
TO- He holds in his other decree
that a receiver is necessary because
OF the insolvency of the Lancaster
Mercantile Compa ~ and appoint
ed John T. Roddey. Of Rock Hill.
receiver. and Charles W. F. Spen-
Ger, Of Rock Hill, referee in the re-
ceiverships Until Mr. Roddey quail
ifieS as receiver the Lancaster Mer-
camille Company will be operated
under the management Of Leroy
Springs and John T. Stevens. The
order states that the assets are ap-
proximately s300,0c0 and fixes the
temporarily bond of the receiver at
$25.d00.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-11
Safety on
Public Roads

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE grade
crossing must go and they will be
eliminated wherever possible on
the roads Of the Federal Aid High
way System, which will be built
as result Of the passage of the
federal highway act. When the
roads which form the primary or
interstate system are constructed.
no grade crossing will be ALLOWED
to remain that it is at ali pr3c-
ticable to avoid. Every effort vii!
be made to make the roads Of the
secondary system equally safe. but
in this case it is recognized that
elimination may not be practicable
in all cases at this time
In making this announcement
the bureau Of public roads. United
States department Of agriculture,
under whose supervision the fund
is allotted and construct!cn is un-
dertaken, is putting into effect a
policy which it has lonS advocated
in principle, and whose adoption
it has urged with increasing ef-
fectiveness upon state highway off,
cials for some time past. The pol
icy is meeting with hearty cooper
alton cn the part Of the states,
and the American Association OF
state highway officials by resolu-
ton has pledged its best efforts to
cooperate TO eliminate grade cross
ings on new construction.
In addition, the policy finds fa-
vor among the railroads. some Of
the leading carriers already having
lent cheerful aid in avoiding the
construction Of more grade cross
ingS.
Instead Of grade crossings there
will be constructed, wherever pos
sible, in the future either a bridge
Or an underpasS where roadway
and railway intersect. Important
roads, which now cross and recross
railroad lines at grades hereafter
viii 'se located entirely on one side
of the railroad. even though to
do SO many increase the cost Of
construction. State officials. realiz-
ing the need of eliminating grade
crossings, have stated their de-
sire 10 cooperate with the depart
ment in carrying out this plan.
Where crossings are unavoid-
able. or where local interests JUS
tify construction of highways to
cross railroad lines. the road viii
be 80 located as to pass over the
track or under it, In most in
stances of this sort the railroads
bear onc-half Of the cost OF build.
ing the bridge or underpass.
The prime object of the depart
ment's policy 10 eliminate grade
crossings on sfcderai-aid roads is
the saving Of human lives. This
policy probably will involve in
creased expense of construction in
the case OF some, roads. but it is
believed this is justified b. the say
inS OF life. During the three years
ending with 1920. according To the
best records available TO the de-
partmcnt. 3.63G likes were lost AZ
grade crossings in the United
States and lo.GIi persons were in
iurcd.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-11
Japan Holds
Fast to Shantung
Conference Between Chinese
and japanese Delegates Ad-
iourns Without Reaching
Agreement

Washington, Jan. 6.-Sine die ad-
iournment was taken at the close OF
today's meeting between the Chi
nese and japanese delegates to the
washington conference on the
question Of Shantung. The CONVEX
sations which have been proceed
ing intermittently for several weeks
apparently came to an end with
neither side willing to make con-
cessions to the other.
The Chinese and japanese dele
gates alike were retieent about
what occurred but it was said that
Wellington Koo for the Chinese and
Ambassador Shidehara for Japan
remained after the meeting to ar
range for q statement to be made
at the request Of the Chinese who
desired that full statement be
made re the public.
After the meeting DR.. koo said:
..The situation is quite critical
and 1 don't want to say anything
hastily, We may, however. decide
TO make a statement later tonight
In any event an official joint
statement will be issued.
Japan; made a new offer .'in the
nature of a concession" at today's
ShantCng meeting, Vice Foreign
Minister Hanihara said tonight.
This was to make a japanese rail-
way loan for the Shautung railroad
for a1term Of Is years with China
granted the option TO redeem the
loan at the end Of five years from
the Date Of signing the agreement
and after six months notice.
Mr.. Hanihara said this was ia
pans final suggestion for settlement
and that it was based on instruc-
tons from the home government.
He added that the Chinese dele
gates declined the offer but said
there might be another meeting
tomorrow Or Monday. There was
some understanding that the Chi
nese would consult with Mr.
Hughes and Mr.. Balfour but for
the present, at least, the Japanese
had no intention Of asking Mr..
Baifour and Secretary Hughes tc
intervene.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-11
Held by Slim Feiners

London, Jan. 6-That he pub
lished news concerning the Irish
army which had not been author
lied and that tlie views put for
ward by him did not represent the
Views of the army in Cork, was the
charge formulated against ~ B.
Kay, Corresponds ct of the London
Times in Dublin. ali a military court
of inquiry held in a lonely homo;
stead in remote part Of Cork. to
which his captors took him last
Thursday.
.Recounting his ak klyentures in the
London Times KaM says the COM
mandant Of the first Cork brigade
declared at the inquiry that he was
responsible for Ka3's arrest. The
evidence supporting the charges
was an article KAY sent TO the
Times from Cork, used on a con-
versation with the Aocal laison Of
ficer. The laison. "a ffcer testified.
admitted that he talked with Kay
but asserted That hex did not sane
ton any interview. l'he court dis
cussed its verdict secrttly and when
Kay was brought hed ore it he was
told that ii he woull make a de-
claration that he h:td not inter
viewed officers Of men of the Irish
army uhc laison officer not being
regarded as an active otiicer) he
wonld be permitted tot so; other
wise he would be dell lortcd. Kay
made his statement TO the court,
after which he was taken TO Cork.
from which place he mi sotored back
~ D,,hliY,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-11
FIGHT TO
60 ON SAYS
De VALERA
Former Sim F e IN
Leader Holds Secret
Meeting at Mansion
H O u S se-L arg e
Crowds Gather

Dublin. Jan. S.-Larse crowds
assembled outside Mansion House
today TO witness the arrival OF
Eamon De Valera and his support
ers in the Dali Eireann. who met
for a consultation with regard to
the future. All the well known
leaders who spoke against the
treaty were enthusiastically cheer
ed.
Prior to the private meeting Mr..
De Valera, in his drawing room
and in the presence OF the news
paper men, received an Illuminated
address voted him by a convention
representing $4,000 members Of the
Hibernian Catholic Benefit So
cieties in Australia. The presenta-,
ton was made by the Rev. Dr.
O'Reilly, who said the feeling in
Australia when he left that coun-
try was altogether Republican for
Ireland and that he was certain
great disappointment would be felt
il it had not been found possible 10
secure an untrammeled Irish re-
! public.
Mr.. De Valera in reply to Dr..
! O'Reilly said the fight in Ireland
! had inspired the world The irish
self Differentiation league had been
founded on the principle Of free.
determination and not determina-
ton taken at the cannon's mouth.
Let no man say" said Mr.: De
Valera, that the Irish people have
self-determined themselves within
! the British empire as British sub
| jects@ The heart Of the Irish peo-
pie is as Republican today as ever.
! The wonderful opportunity OF se-
j curing a lasting peace between
two great countries, one Of which
has been the mother country Of
! Australia and Canada, and, in q
/ large part Of the United States, has
! been definitely lost once more by
the triumph Of British force over
/ reason and right. The heart Of
! Ireland is absolutely for complete;
] independence"
Mr.. De Valera said he had work
! ed hard to get help from AyeN
source to find a solution OF the
problem to reconcile the two peo-
Piles. consistent with the desire of
! the Irish people to maintain a dis
tinct nationality and sovereign
! statehood Th:,t had been turned
down, he declared, and Therefore
the fight was to go on.
The republic Of Ireland" Mr..
De Valera declared, "still exists.
! It's sovereign Parliament still ex-
lists. The resolution recommends
! ing the approval of certain treaty
is not ratification Of that treaty
and is not a loyal act. That viii
not be affected until the Irish peo-
pie have disestablished the repub-
lie which they set up by their own
! will. AS far as human brains and
hearts can achieve it. the self-de-
termination Of the irish people will
be forged, and by the men and wo-
men OF Ireland in this generation.
They are not going to give up
now"
Mr.. De Valera ard his supporters
then went into private session in
: the oak room Of the Mansion
! House
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-11
DIRTY LINEN
LAUNDRY IN
The SENATE
Senator Newberry, Of
Michigan Driven in
to a Corner Will
Personally Defend
Purchase Of Seat

Washington, Jan. 6.-The SEN
ate began today its final discussion
of the Newberry case, precipitated
nv the contest of Henry Ford
against the seating of Senator Tru-
man H. Newberry, Of Michigan. his
Republican opponent in the 1918
elections, and was told by Senator
Spencer, Republican. Missouri
chairman of the senate privileges
and elections committee, that Sen
ator Newberry himself would take
the floor Monday to defend himself
against the charges which involve
his campaign expenditures. The
subject under unanimous consent
agreement. will remain continu-
ously before the senate until dis
posed of. A vote is expected some
time next week.
During the debate today, Sena-
tor Newberry's claim to his seat
was denounced and defended. AT
the outset Senator Caraway, Demo
crat, Arkansas, launched an attack
on the Newberry supporters for the
position he said they We're prepar-
ing to take and Senator Spencer
and Senator Williams, Democrat.
Mississippi, soon joined in the de-
bate.
Senator Williams said he desired
to hear the defense to be offered
in the hope that Mr. Newberry
could give reasons why he should
retain his seat and mot disgrace
not only his own family but the
good family Of his wife
Il have known his family a long
time" continued Mr Williams. IL
am very fond Of them. They lived
straight and useful lives. / knew
his wife's family, and they We're
citizens of which this nation also
could be proud. They made their
money in the right way, and l
hope he can explain away these
charges, for 1 have nothing per-
sonally against him.
There was also hurled at the
-\eWpeiiy SupPoiteiH. tue tIeolClloii
by Senator Hef1in, Democrat, Ala
bama, that "the American people
will lash out of the senate cham
ber every man who casts vote
for Newnerry.''
Where are the senator's who
voted for Lorimer?'' queried Mr.
Heflins why, the American peo-
pie took care OF them. All are
gone save six"
If Senator Eewberry speaks
Monday it will be the first time in
two years since the elections that
he, has addressed the senate.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-11
NAVAL TREATY
TO Be WRITTEN
NEXT WEEK
Naval Experts Are
Shaping Technical
Details for the Nav
alLimitation Treaty

Washington. Jan. As fhc ma
val experts Of the arms conSer-
ence met this morning with the
intention of concluding the snap
ing Of. the technical details for na-
val limitation treaty, the armament
committee prepared to clear the
way for final framing of the treaty
which Will probably be started
Monday. Negotiations between
the Japanese and Chinese over
Shantung meanwhile appeared 10
be hopelessly dcadlockcd.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-11
Byrnes Attacks
Reserve Board
Opposes Idea of Elaborate
Headquarters in New York

Washington. Jan. 6.-An attack
was made to-day in the house by
Representative Byrnes, Democrat,
OF South Carolina, on the Federal
Reserve Board. which. he said.
planned to construct. at a cost Of
25,0o0,000, an elaborate head
quarters in New York city. with q
gymnasium. club. auditorium and
other "extravaSant' features.
Such a building will do more to
incite bolshevisrn than anything
else" Mr.. Byrncs declared, adding
that he intended to introduce a bill
requiring the Federal Reserve
Board TO submit ali estimates for
expenditures u congress through
the budget bureau. so there would
be a check on. its spendings.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-11
Many Out of Wo1:k

Washington, Jan. G.-Un4cm-
ployment increased in the United
States during the month OF Dee .in-
Der by a percentage which the tie
par,ment of labor in estimates :is-
sued today fixed at ~ This was
in spite of increased activity atd
larger payrolls which We're rt,-
ported from the textile. steel, mct
al products. Gather. and paper im-
dlStricS Plants which produce
foods. tobacco manufactures. auto
motive products. and repair rail.
road equipments all had fewer meir
on payrollS December 3 than on
N0Ncmbcr 80.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-11
WILL NOT
MEDIATE
Until ASKED
Balfeur AID Hughes
Decide to Lay. Off
Shantung Dispute
Unless Invited

washington, Jan. Mr.. Bal
four and Secretary Hughes, Brit
ish and American spokesmen SAD
today that they will await a joint
request from the japanese and
Chinese delegates to mediate the
Shauntung dispute before stepping
into the breach caused when con-
yersations between the two groups
ended YESTERDAY.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-11

Dublin, Jar. THE treaty ere
ating the Irish Free State was rati-
fled tonight by the Dali Eireann.
BY majority Of seven votes, "a to
81, the Dali gave its approval to
the document .igned by its dele
gates at Londol
Coincidentally Eamon De Valera
announced his resignation from the
OF the Irish Republic.
The news WAS received With the
greatest enthusiasm, and the pa
tient crowds, which had waited for
hours outside the University build
ing in anticipation Of a decision.
burst into cheering, even before the
official figures We're announced.
Ratifcaton of the treaty came
after a day OF intense excitement
and heated controversy. Although
the res = was as had been expect
ed. the majority in favor Of the
agreement was greater :han had
been counted on almost up TO the
last minute.
\ tense. strained silence pre-
vailed while the vote was being
taken, and Il gasp of relief Went
up from the supporters Of the
treaty when Che result was an
nounccd \ dramatic scene er-
sued when De Valera stood up and
in brol<cp voice. which vihrated
with emotion. declared that the
republic" must be carried on.
Eventually hc broke down so
completely that he was unable 10
proceed. The Dali Eireaan. with
one accord, applpuded and cheered
him.
The situation nj the adjourn
mcnt of the D;iil appeared to re-
main chaotic. The Dan viii meet
on Monday and there is no dis
position revealed by De Valera and
his followers to abandon the fac
CONTINUED on page =
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-11
PROPAGANDA AGAINST
ARMS CONFERENCE

Washington. Jan. 9.-Propa-
gan against the arms conference
that is reaching Il majority OF
homes. especially those OF foreign
erS. is creating suspicion among
some people. according to John
Barrett. former pan-Anerican nn-
ION director.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-11
POISON GAS Is BARRED

Washington, Jan. Lead r"iS-
ca gas aS IN Instrument OF VII
fare was outIawcd by Japan.
Great Er'ain. Franco. Italy ard
the 'uite,i States. who through
their personal representatives in
the conference here approved he
American proposal 10 prohibit use
OF that weapon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-11
UNION PACIFIC PLANS
IMPROVEMENTS

Omaha. Jan. The Union Pa
citic announced il would spend ten
million dollars in new equipment
this year and take care OF the in
cvifablc resumption of traffic.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-11

i.ouiSvi!lr, jan. 9-Patrolman
William Bunk WAS kidnapped by
bootlcsScrS. beaten over The head
and thrown out OF an automobile
UNCONSCIOUS On Il lonely road. The
policeman saw SuitcaseS in the ma
cNine. and the occupants admitted
selling whiSkcy. Instead OF driving
10 the police station. they sped to
the country.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-11
ECONOMIC
COUNCIL
OF WORLD
Discussion Of G e r.
many S Economic
Reparat ions Now on
Practical Basis

Washing ton, Jan. 6-Oennlte dc-
ton looking to the rehabilitation
of Europe from an economic stand
point was taken at the first ses-
son of the Allied Supreme Council
here today when unanimous ap-
prlsoxal was given for the calling OF
an international financial and eco
nanic conference in which Ger
rnans and Russia are,to have part
Some time during the first two
weeks Of Mach has been set for
the naenaentens gathering, and
GenoaS Italy, has been designated
as the pGaee where it shall be
held. s.
An iinv,ssssffon to the United
States 10 particlpate has been ex-
Tended through the American am
bassador tos Great Britain, George
Harsey who is here as Official OBJ
server for his government.
Russia S participation in the Ge-
lioa conference is conditional upon
acceptance of "a number Of condi-
tons, namely that she cease Fol
shevik propaganda abroad. that
she undertake not to- attack her
nesghbors, ard that she recognize
an the honorable Obligations en-
tered into by preceding Russian
goyernmenfs
Premier LLOYD George of Great
BRITAIN, took the most prominent
hart an the deliberations speaking
Ter an hoar. In his opinion. place
for decisive action had been reach
cd if the economic structure Of
Europe was TO be saved. yDescrib-
ing fhe present meeting OF the SUI
hrene council as the most import
ant since the armistice. he deciar-
ed that the public opinion Of the
world deanaaaed that the allies
take wider responsibilities to re-
ave Europe.
The prime minister sounded a
warning that the allies themselves
must soMe the problem of reha-
.bilaasing Europe economically and
ane appealed TO them to; forget their
pre5uaices and cooperate with this
end in view
Given the floor Immediately af-
Ter the French Premier NJ. BRAND.
had welcomed the delegations IN
che grand salon Of the Cannes
Yacht Club Mr. Lloyd George
ssunched into references to the
French claims growing out of the
He said the British We're
equally entitled to put forth claims,
since heir faxes as a result OF the
war we're twice as heavy as those
-s ana other country.
sninisfer that most impressed the
deaegates vas his reference TO the
presudi ice that might exist against
entering int o relations with the
Soviet government because it had
blood upon rs hands. But" he
declared Fl know a country which
quite reeently took the hand of
an assassin IN the Near East. =
The passage Vas Immediately
Translated for NJ BRAND, who
smiled at the reference to the An-
sro treaty Between France ana
Tt,rkish Nationahsts. and then
Feferfea:
6 es. but we made his acquain-
lance in Eoadon.,'
This reference to The fact that
the Kemalists were invited to Lon
don 20 confer with the allies last
spring provoked laughter. The
French premier refrained from
other comment
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-11
Mary GARDEN
Guarded by Police

Chicago, Jan. MARY Car
den, the famous opera singer, is
under police protection. following
the receipt OF a box containing a
pistol and nine cartridges and a
7etter threatening her life.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-11
The Joke of the
Conference
Cumbersome Advisory Com
nittee Heard From at Last
Has Collected Testi-
monials

Washington, Jan. THE Amer
lean advisory committee announced
that It had received nearly four
teen million opinions from Amer
ican public ON arms conference
subjects and that moro than ninety
per cent of the resolutions from
organizations and individuals EN-
dorse" the policy Of the American
delegation
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Anderson 5. 6. Ian 8 War
rri is charging breach al. triSi With
f, 1lt.ulrnt intent W"r', issued her"
iolt for j X Naadiv"r and J. |.
~ cAynl",. former president and
ca hlier. respectively. oi the Farm
crS' and Merchants Eank and the
t'.l oGrrS Loan and Trust Company
VIII II are in the process OF llqr
datipn.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-11
PRINCE OF WALES
KILLS TIGER

Bombay. Jan. 9.-The Prince of
Wales shot his li"st tiger. measuring
nine feet, six inches.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-11

Eorn sunday morning to Nj. and
Mrs. w. + Davis. j boy. Richard
Gordon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-11

Wonder If this new years Eve
will dress like Eve?
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1922-11-01
FORMER KAISER GUARDING
AGAINST WEOOING LEAKS

po--n. Holland Nov. l-A the
sbsieaa here O farmsr emperor Wil-
liam q Germany preparations are
actively preceding for lhe wedding
next ssnd4y q the oae-ums war ierd
q Germany ara Prinoess Hermlne ci
Reuss. warsn loads q plants AID
flowers daily are arrIyiug.
Nunerors persons connected p.iA
.hs former imperial hoaseA,id ~
Potsdzn ara co.inr b Doorn Amons
;hess who already have arrived IS The
amoas Possdzm Chef
Forner heesehold officials who at
tend ths ceremony viii wear the e.s-
iousry gala ~iform 8, black viih
sire lace enlroidered with IMPERIAL
EAsies. They xis9 vii Wear silvs-
zeck chains
Secrecy with regard 10 the wedding
continues 10 y rieorousiy observed.
niliisu each morning sives oaiy the
orders - HAT particular dar 70 h.s
aoasehoid 50 as . prcrsat any
lezks--