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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-06
LITTLE ENTENTE
SEES NEED HALT
GENOA FARLEY
Many Propose Temper
airy Adjournment to
Discuss Problems
Complications Over Memoran-
dunn to Russia the Stumbling
Block-Russian Reply to
Await Word of JOffre at Mos
cow-Possobility More Com
plications Today

Genoa, May 5.-(By A. Pit was
asserted here tonight that the little
entente, in view of the complications
that have arisen over the memoran-
dunn presented by the Allies to the
Russians, contemplates proposing an
adjournment of the economic confer
ence until the problems which now are
unsettled can be taken up with some
probability of successfully ironing
them out. This plan is especially sup
ported by DR.. Eduard Benes, the
Czecho-S lovak foreign minister.
Adolph Joffe of the Russian delega-
ton started for Moscow tonight to
confer with the all-Russian central
executive committee now in session in
the soviet capital. While the Russian
delegation has full powers to act at
Genoa, it is desired that M. Jofe ex-
pain the progress of the conference to
the executive committee, which has au-
thority to ratify agreements entered
into. Q
The Russian reply to the Allied
memorandum is not expected to be pre-
| SeHltu IOC Two VI tlitc uoS pHt' -
cording to members of the Russian
delegation, it will not necessarily be
delayed until NJ. Joffe reaches Mos
COW.
Further complications over the Rus
sian memorandum may arise tomorrow
on the return to Genoa of NJ. Barthou
of the French delegation. who has
been on visit to Paris and discussed
the situation with Premier Poincare
and the members of his ministry. Bel
slum still is obdurate in her insistence
on new clause in the men orandum
to the Russians relating to the treat
ment of private property. 1t is report
cd that NJ. Barthou Will submit such a
clause IS substitute for that at pres
ent contained in the memorandum.
Even if the entire commission or
Russian affairs agrees to approve
new clause it will be difficult to in
duce the Russians to accept it, as they
are now complaining bitterly OF tht
present clause and the French ant Bel
gians are insisting upon new pro
visions which will be much more dras
tic. They are demanding that they
must be guaranteed that the Russians
Will not eventually turn over the prop
| crty of foreigners to new owners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-06
LETTERS OF W|CkERSHAM
TAFT CLEAR DAUCHERTY'S
NAME IN RELEASE OF MORSE
BUSINESS BETTER
COMPTROLLER OF
CURRENCY REPORTS

Washington, May 5.-(By A. P.)-
General Strengthening of the economic
machinery Of the nation was reported
today to Comptroller Of the Currency
Crissinger by the ~ chief national
bank examiners representing the fed
eral reserve districts OF the country
at their annual meeting in Washing
ton.
In the main the examiners said there
had been a notable Improvement in
business conditions throughout the
country together with restored conf
dence and a favorable outlook for the
future. The belief was expressed,
however, that progress toward normal
conditions would be gradual and not
an overnight accomplishment.
Marked improvement in New Eng
land business conditions was report d
by Herbert w. Scott OF the Boston
district. Although material prices
have been reduced, he declared, they
are still much higher than those Of
pre-war times. Savings deposits have
been increasing gradually since last
fall and the borrowing of banks sub
startially reduced, he added.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-06
6 NATION INDIANS
IN OPEN DEFIANCE
CANADIAN GOVT.
Trouble Follows At
tempt Govt. Troops to
Gust Squatter
Attempt to Arrest Prevented
by Misunderstanding Rein
forcements for Second At
tempt-Chief Charges Gov
eminent is Ignoring Legiti-
mate Rights of Indians

Hamilton, Ontario, May 5-Canada
has been brought face to face with
the possibility Of warfare against the
six nations of Indians by a squabble
over an alleged "squatter" on the
Tuscarora reservation.
An ultimatum threatening inva-
sion by government troops, has been
sent by the Canadian department of
Indian affairs to Chief Deskaheh, of
the Six Nations tribe, it was learned
today. demanding the person of
George Wise, the alleged "squattcr."
In the meantime the Indians open
ly ignore summonses to police courts
of Brant county and local authorities
are awaiting the arrival of mounted
reinforcements before making fur
Their attempts to arrest Wise.
The presence of Wise on the rescr-
walton, according to federal officials,
has caused an "incipient rebellion"
Ringing upon contention of the Six
Nations tribe that they are allies of
Great Britain and not subjects of
Canada.
The land now held by Wise near
Osweken, the capital of the Six Ma
tons, originally had been taken up
by a returned soldier, an Indian.
Failing to keep up his payments, he
the property.
High Constable Kerr of Brant, ac-
companied by an armed party, en-
tered the reservation recently to re-
move the "squatter." Wise was alb
sent. So they handcuffed his 10
year-old son and prepared to remove
him to the county seat, when host
of the Indians appeared on the scene.
They demanded the lads release and
got it, while the invaders retreated
without accomplishing their mis-
sion.
Since then Chief Deskaheh has filed
charges against the Canadian de-
partment of Indian affairs, alleging
that:
zone million dollars held in trust
for the Indians has been reduced to
100000: drastic laws are being in
troduced-aimed to desolve the Six
Nations and break up their reserva-
ton; the Indian councils education
plans have been ignored; land be-
longing to the Six Nations has been
mortgaged to the government by
private Indians"
Besides, says Chief ! Deskahch.
wise is going to stay on his home
stead. We located him there, and we
alone have authority to remove him."
TO which the department of In
dian affairs replied:
I'VE take it that all parties must
admit the sovereignty of the Canad-
ian government over the Indians of
the Tuscarora reserve, and the
Canadian government intends to
maintain that position If necessary
by force of arms"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-06
2FALL TO DEATH
IN MID AIR CLASH
naval PLANES
Lieut.. Selden and En-
sign Miller Drown
in Potomac
Seaplane Up 500 Feet in Trial
Flight Collides With Similar
Plane and Falls Into River
Second Machine Wrecked in
Forced Landing

Washington, May 5-Lieut. Harold
f. Selden of this city and Ensign
Miller of the Bureau of Aeronautics,
were drowned in the Potomac river
late today when their naval seaplane
was in collision with one piloted by
Lieut.. Commander c. Y. johnson, in
command of the Anacostia Naval Air
Station, and his mechanician. c. W.
Jacobs. The last two escaped unin-
jured.
Lieut. Selden was said to have been
trying out new prope Her and was
about 800 feet up when the collision
occurred. His seaplane fell into the
river, just below the naval air sta
ton, while that of Commander
Johnson flew off but made a forced
landing in the river and was
wrecked. Both Johnson and Jacobs
were picked up by rescue boats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-06
Wet Crowd Assail
New r. |. Dry Law

Providence, May 5.-"Wet forces to-
night began an attack on the recent
~ enacted state prohibition enforce
ment act in an effort to show that it
is not law and that Rhode Island
is still without a dry code" They
based their attack on the apparent
failure of the house to include in its
bill an amendment enacted by the
senate defining near beer. The oms-
sion escaped all notice at the session
and the bill was signed by the gov
ernor. Opponents of the act assert
cd that the house and senate enacted
separate measures, neither Of which
could become law without the ap-
prevail of the other house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-06
General Forecast

A disturbance central over Iowa
Friday night was moving eastward.
There have been general rains with
in the last a hours in the Atlantic
states north Of Maryland and local
thunder showers in the upper Ohio
valley, Tennessee, the Atlantic states
south of Maryland and in portions Of
the far northwest.
The indications are for mostly fair
weather in the states east Of the
Mississippi Saturday except that
there will hes howers in New Eng
land and southern Florida The tenn
perature will rise in the north At
lantic states Saturday. Storm
warnings remain displayed on the
Maine coast north of Portland.
Winds north of Sandy Hook will be
fresh to strong easterly winds over
north and moderate to fresh shifting
winds over southern portion; over
cast thick weather and showers Sat-
urday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-06
u. S. Assistant Red
Cross Commissioner
Dies in Riga, Russia

Riga, May 5-Hugh Reed Griffin,
assistant American Red Cross COM
missioner in the Baltic states, died
here today from pneumonia. He was
stricken with influenza some time
ago and in his weakened condition
contracted pneumonia.
Mr.. Griffin. resided in Paris for Is
years. where he was acting president
of the American Chamber of COM
merce. When the war began he took
charge of the transportation work of
the American Relief Clearing House.
He identified himself with various
relief organizations during the war,
and for his efforts in this direction
he was decorated by France, Ser
bia and the Baltic states.
Mr.. Griffin was 70 years old. He is
survived by widow here and a
daughter, Mrs. John Arnold Foster,
of Paris and London. Burial will
take place in Riga.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-06
TOPROBE DEATH
AGED n. Y. COUPLE

New York, May 5.-Permits to ex-
hume the bodies of Mr.. and Mrs. Ere
mont n. Jackson. the aged couple
whose death at a Brooklyn hotel ten
days ago has developed into a police
mystery, were granted today at the
request of DR.. Charles r. Norris,
medical examiner
1t is the theory of Investigators that
the victims died of cyanic acid fumes,
which seeped into their second floor
apartmunt during Immigration of the
basement. The body Of Mr.. Jackson
was buried at Elizabeth, n. j., and
that of his wife at her former home,
Lawrence, Mass. Both bodies will
be brought here for examination Of
the respiratory organs, it was said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-06
American Marines I
to Guard Interests
II. s. at Chinese Port

Washington. May 5-The Amer
lean cruiser Huron has landed lou
marines at Taku, China. the port OF
Using Tsin to protect American IN
terests in that section.
The detachment is armed with
machine guns. Official reports re-
ceived here late today, however, did
not indicate that any disturbance in
volving the detachment had taken
place.
Another detail of marines has been
sent from Picking at the suggestion
of American Minister Schurmann to
Tungchow near the Chinese capital
where there is an American mission
ary school. That section, too. Is re-
ported quiet in dispatches received
here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-06
FARLEY STRIKERS
AND MILL OWNERS IN
n. \. next WEEK

Manchester, n. H., May 5.-The first
actual steps to bring about a settle
ment of the textile strike in New
Hampshire will be taken next week
when Labor Commissioner John S. B.
Davie will call conferences of the
Dover, Somersworth and Exeter man
ufacturers and strike committees.
The first meeting vii be held at Do
yer, the second probably at Somers-
worth and the third at Exeter. Up &c
tonight replies had not been received
from the Manchester, Suncook, New
market and Nashua mills. Agent w
is in New York and his return will
b, We to be awaited.
At next weeks conferences. botl
parties will present their sides of the
controversy. The labor commissioner
will then prepare his report and in
clude recommendations and susges
tions. II the labor boards activity
fails, the problem will then go W
to the state board OF arbitration ant
Cancellation.
Arrangements for Tag and Flowe
DAYS, the departure of delegates o
New England strike centers for thei
homes after an all-day session here
the report Of Organizer Edward Cal
lachan of the L. T. w. that $3,oo
would be sent weekly to the New
Hampshire strikers from Philadelphia
unions. and the announcement of tw
big meetings for Sunday were TN
Manchester developments in TN
strike situatio today.
John r. Frey, editor Of the lro
Moulders Journal, will be the prin
cipal speaker at two Sunday mas
meetings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-06
Col. Major Tells
Story to Senate Com.

Washington, May 5-Lieut. Col.
Duncan X. Major. aide to General
Pershing, was before the senate mill
tary committee today personally to
state his case with respect to the
charges and protests filed against
his promotion to the grade of colonel
to which he has been nominated by
the president. 1t had been expected
that Col Majors statements would
conclude the committees investiga-
ton into the protests made by GER
tain former officers of the 26th (New
England) division with whom Col.
Major went to France, but it was
said after todays' executive session
OF the committee that at least one
witness AID possibly more would be
called.
The case will be considered again
tomorrow, it was added.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-06

Washington. May = Frequent
and somewhat prolonged discussion
today in the Senate as to whether
there was unnece ssary DELAY In the
consideration of the tariff bill finally
eliminated in a charge by Senator
Watson. Republican. Indiana. that
there was a filibuster against the
measure.
There is no other object and no
other purpose in the measures being
adopted to delay its passage" SenR-
tor Watson declared. THE object 4,
to delay the passage OF the bill az
close to the day of election as is pos
sible. Nobody is being fooled and II
l have my way we will be holding
sessions daily from IL o'clock in the
morning until il o'clock at night.
Senator Watson. Democrat. Geor-
gia. interrupted to say that Senator
Simmons OF North Carolina, in
charge of the Democratic fight on the
measure had asked certain minority
senator's to present their views on
particular items in the bill but de-
clared that 1t was intended that the
presentation should be without fili-
buster and with no purpose OF delay.
Declaring II was immaterial as to
| what agree ment had been made be-
| tween Senator Simmons and his
Democratic colleagues. Senator Wat
| son OF Indiana, said that there had
| been unnecessary delay: that the
whole proceedings" had been for
| the purpose of filibuster and that so
far as he was concerned IL would not
| be tolerated in the future.
IF the Republicans who are re-
sponsible to the country for legisla-
ton and who must answer TO the
country for their acts will stay here
to the limit of their physical endur-
ance we will quickly pass this BILL
he added.
The soldiers bonus also got into
the debate when Senator Walsh.
Democrat. Massac husetts. asked
Chairman McCumber OF the financa
committee IL the amended bill was 10
be reported soon and taken up i'm
me diately by laying aside the tariff
bin temporarily. Senator McCum-
Der said this was planned and he
I hoped to have the bill reported
| within week.
IL assume il will not take more
than a day or so TO pass" senator
McCumber said. adding that an all
most unanimous majority was be-
! hind it,
Senator Underwood conceded that
a majority probahly favored the bill.
but told Senator McCumber that TAX
ing up the bonus measure would
seriously delay" the tariff bill. lie
said ii would cause demands from
other senators for action on other
bills, and declared that the Repub-
licans should not accuse the Demo-
,crats of delay later.
Senator McCumber replied that
the American people wanted a decis-
ion or the bonus measure and he
could not expect to hold the tariff
bill before the Senate 10 the exclus-
ion OF everything else.
Senator Walsh OF Massachusetts,
INTERCEPTED that Mr.. McCumber
would have some assistance from the
Democratic side in getting through
the bonus bill.
Senator Watson OF Georgia said
the Republicans themselves were re-
sponsible for long delay on the tariff.
citing the months taken in committee
consideration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-06
Former President in
No Way Influenced
by Atty. General =
Former Atty. Gen.
erals Letter of SINH
lar Tone

Washington. May 6.-Discussion OF
Attorney General Daugherty's con-
rsc,.on with the pardoning OF Charles
". Morse. New York shipbuilder from
tic Atlanta prison, was renewed once
again 10 the Senate today with Sena-
.or Caraway, Democrat. demanding
t,at Mr. Daugherty disclose the facts
and expose the people" to which ref
treree was made by the attorney gen.
e--l a statement yesterday.
Scuaor Willis. Republican, Ohio
'tr.t pom put into the record letters
ftm chief Justice Taft and former
Continued on Page 10-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-06
ONE DEAD
IN QUARREL
over WOMAN
Slayer Admits Deed,
Claims Acted in
Self Defense
Was Staying With Woman in
Lonely Camp Near Hamilton,
n. H.-Shooting Followed
When Second Man Was Pur-
suing Woman With Drawn
Revolver

Hopkinton, n. H, May while
pursuing with a cooked revolver a
woman who had turned from him to
another sutton, Oliver Blanchette of
West Hopkinton was shot and killed
today by Charles Colby, Jr., of Law
renee, Mass. The shooting occurred
at camp on kezar Pond. Henniker,
near the Hopkinton line, in the pres
ence of the woman, Mrs. Bertha f.
Bennett of West Hopkinton. To-
night Colby, who gave himself up
Immediately after the killing of
Blanchette, was being held here
pending full investigation. He told
the police he had fired in self der
Tense.
A note found in Blanchette's poe
ket after his death said that the man
had stood Mrs. Benefits treatment
as long as he could, and the only way
out was to kill her and then commit
suicide" The note also declared
that Blanchette held no resentment
against his rival, Colby. In Blan-
chette's room in West Hopkinston
the police found a suit laid out on
the bed and another note requesting
that he be buried in the suit.
Trouble between Blanchette and
Mrs. Bennett. who acts as house
keeper for her cousin, Arthur Barton
of West Hopkinton had already been
reported to the police. The woman
had been friendly with Blanchette,
according to the authorities, until
three weeks ago. Since that time she
had bee neoing about with Colby
who was staying at the camp on
kezar pond. Recently Blanchette
Continued on Page 10-Col. 4)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-06
CHARGE PASTOR
FIRED CHURCH

Lawton, Okla, May 5.--(By A. P)-
Rev. Thomas J. Irwin, who resigned
the pastorate Of the First Presbyte-
rian church here several days ago in
the midst of a controversy, was ar
rested tonight on charge of arson
in connection with recent alleged in
cendary fires at the church. He was
released on bond of $500. Mr.. Irwin
refused to make statement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-06
THE WEATHER
SHOW

North New OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES and
slightly warmer Saturday; Sunday
mostly cloudy and warmer, possibly
showers.
South New Ensland-Cloudy and
warmer and probably showers Sat
urday; Sunday unsettled and warm
er with local thunder showers.
East New York-Mostly cloudy and
warmer Saturday; Sunday unsettled
and warmer, probably local thunder
showers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-06
House Unanimous
for Soldier Hospitals

Washington. May 5-The $1,000.
600 soldier hospital bill making i'm
mediately available x12.OO0.OOO for
beginning construction Of institutions
in IL OF the IA veteran bureau dis
House. IT now goes TO the Senate.
Reported Yesterday by Chairman
Madden OF the appropriations com
mittee the measure was put through
by unanimous vote.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-06
Boston Forecas st

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Saturday unsettled and warmer.
probably showers. Sunday unsettled
and warmer with local thunder
showers. Moderate to fresh shifting
winds becoming south and southwest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-06
CHARGE F|L|bUSTER BEING
STAGED ON TARIFF MEASURE
With ELECTION DAY IN VIEW

Watson, Republican, S avs Further Delay Will
Not Be Tolerated = Watson, Democrat,
Only Aim Is to Get Views Minority on Par
ticular Items-Inda ma Senator Urges Re-
publicans Stay on ] OBJ and Finish Up Tariff
Bonus Enters Deb ate = Plans for Quick
Passage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-06
SUNDAY: Unsettled

Two dutisA await yo1 Whs. yos r.
ceivs the Journal n the morning, The
nrss 10 70 rssa the Classiasa "A page.
The sscona 70 to Telephone youx A. %
that others may read Il.
The National leader., 1922-02-06

Tenancy just passed?
T,crooso. The ensus
nv rIsS 1850 figures are: Num-
ny OCfldeS ber of farms in
1910 free from
mortgage, 2,588,596. Number
in 1920, 2,O74,325.
In the meantime, between
those years, the number of
farms operated by their, owners
decreased, 1862. The number
of tenants increased 1OO,128.
The farm mortgage debt in
creased from $1,726,172,851 in
1910 to $4,003, ,767, 1872 in 1920,
or nearly 1872 per cent increase.
Of course, there was an increase
in the value of farms in those
years, but the value of farms in
creased only about 118 per cent
while the debt increased 1872 per
cent.
Since this census (192O) the
war imitation of farm land values
has been counteracted in a large
measure, but the farm debt has
increased. So the census does
not anywhere near tell the story
as it is today.
Were we right when we said
that American agriculture is go
ing backward instead of forward,
and that something must be
done soon to make farming a
better paying and safer bust
ness?
The National leader., 1922-02-06
Comment by the Editor 0n Current Events

ca condition. The Continental Commercial
and assumed the Obligations bank although
the Cudahys we'll the Armours, dictatorship So
the consolidation packers assisting
prevent scandamore evidence that the
Just interesting and significant the Tden
. associated Wh the SWfts in various The trade
these very same Fort Dearborn banks which the Armour
Cuday bank took den before he died. president
the Nat National Packing company formed in 1908 by the Swift
So the Swift and Tden banks he Fort bans
seves And when the dn got financial trouble
enaced the stability the Fort Dearborn banks which had loaned
the Armour bank steps protect Swift Tden
nterests There combination Understandings
tainly not!
When little country bank fails the papers
all the country full of it. When big toter
have consodaton about which the accommodangly
tells little nothing Trust them prevent if possible scandal
involving big business.
NHE Leader recoects controversy had years
with real estate and hired publicity expert Of large
L. corporations They maintained that ownership Of the land
by the men @ Th9 faed it was NOT decreasing that farm
census would that all maintaining the
tray The final returns of the bureau 1920
fore us. Let's see who right
There half million less
mortgage 1920 than in 1910 If the
of 1920 who that there would now
with the disastrous