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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-01
MONROE DOCTRINE
ONLY FOR AMERICA
U. 5. Wants No Help in Maintain.
Ing II, Fletcher Explains

~ 4Ne Associated EFess
santiago, May THE nRWilliuEress
OF United States "a have the Monroe
Doctrine Incorporated in a PanrAm-
eTiean treaty because the North
American republic has maintained
and viii continue 20 maintain the
doctrine as is own policy has been
made clear hY Henry T.. Fletcher.
head Of the United States delegation
% the PanrAmHriean conference.
The question arose IN the political
committee ~ the conference prior 20
the committees approval Of a reaG.
luton % refer 20 the governing hoard
OF the Pan-AmeFieaR union topics ?
and 10 af the ageHda, These para
graphs contain lFuguay's proposal for
IN American lfaglIH az nations and
for the adoption ~ the principle Of
the Monroe Doctrine BY all Ameri-
can states
Before the vote was reached Senior
Alvarez nf Chile vigorously supported
the TFuguayan league proposal, and
Senior Eteheyerri Of Colombia severely
criticized the efficacy ~ the Monroe
Doctrine.
Blames America,
Senior Eteheycrri cited Instances Of
the alleged failure o. the United
States 10 Invoke the doctrine 70 pro-
tect other American nations from
European aggression. Among these
cases he mentioned SPANS attempt In
1855 10 reconquer her colonies on the
Pacific coast Of South America, lie
said he thought Latin-Americans
should take measures TO insure their
own protection.
Mr.. Fletcher replied that the Mon
roe Doctrine is not regional UNDER
standing, but Is the uninterial ma
tional policy OF the United States"
He indicated that the decision as 70
when the doctrine was applicable lay
for this reason with the United States.
The committee agreed not to prolong
the discussion whereupon Mr.. Fletch-
err expressed his qualification, making
II clear that he considered debate
unsuitable.
Although the collapse OF the nego-
tiations for q limitation OF naval ar
maments in Latin-America has caused
a strained feeling In the camps Of the
Argentine, Brazilian and Chilean dele
cations, the opinion is expressed In
we'll informed circles that there will
eventually be post conference CONVEX
sations which will result In amicabie
settlement
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-01
Rev. DR.. Abel Ahlquist
Back From Conference

Rev, DIR. Abel Ahlquist OF the First
Lutheran church returned last eve
ming from Lowell. Mass, whore he at
tended the New England conference
OF Swedish churches DR., Ahlquist
was the conference speaker last
Thursday evening and took part In
the service Sunday morning. He
served on some OF the important COM
mittees and was reelected member
Of the board OF directors OF Upsala
college. which position he has filled
for the past ~ years.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-01
Half Million Dollar
Dividend Is Awarded

spokane, May IA half million
dollar diNiieRd=Sa cents on each
dollar shaFe-was announced last
night by the Heela Mining Co, This
viii be twice the size Of the distEibur
ton paid m March, The present aivi'
dent will be payable June Is 20 stock
holders OF record May rs, This diViH
dead will make the total for this year
sfso,eeo and the gran total slo,fe5,'
eco,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-01
STANDARD OIL AND
OTHERS IN BATTLE
Combine Out 10 Trim lndepend'
tnts, Wall ST. Says

New YoFk, May "A struggle for
domination between opposing eler
meRts IN the petroleum. industry Il
seen b. Wall street the New York
World says today, with the STANDARD
ali Interests ana a few other big Ter
aHeFs aligned against independent
companies operating chiefly In the
aii-c6nliRent field, The total fnaner
iHg strength Of the standard OH
group is given as sSs9, 900, 600 and the
independents as stSS,aG6,0o0,
The offensive, according 20 the pa
per, which was behind the general
smash in prices on the New York
stock exchange yesterday has been
seen by the street for three weeks,
The objective. II il charged, Is the
wFeeking Of The independents and the
eventual control OF the mid-eonun-
entail field by the standard OH inter-
ests and their allies,
Recently gasoline prices have been
subject 20 several cuts. always Initial
cd by Standard oil companies and fol-
lowed by the independents" the arti-
Gle says, 'Thess cuts appear purely
artificial 20 Wall street for the rea-
son that while consumption was in
creased enormously this year Mexi-
can production has continued 10
slump and the total supply OF gasoline
available Is relatively lower than last
year.
For these reasons. IL Is said that
the price reductions both IN gasoline
and California crude oil have been
aimed at the independents. II the In
were out OF the way Il
would be possible for the large inter-
ests TO take advantage Of decreasing
Mexican yields and increasing con-
sumption in this country 10 put the
price OF gasoline TO almost any figure
desired.
May BE Jealousy
Some persons in touch with the
fight and the circumstances behind II
believe that the combat had its in
ception in animosities and jealousies
that accompanied disclosures at the
recent oil investigation conducted by
a committee OF the United States SEN
ate.
It was reported that the independ-
ents probably would take their case to
the department of justice claiming
that Standard Oil despite its disso-
luton was still in position to strange
and that It's present at
tack on the independents constituted
a violation Of the Sherman act"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-01
GIVEN WATCH AND ROSES
Edward fOnlln, ST., Who eampieied
so Years With stanley M0Fks Ten
deRed surprise Party,

Edward coaliR, ST., Of lRI Hart
street was rendered surprise party
last evening at his home my a large
number OF his friends Mr. eohiih
completed 80 years in tha employ OF
the Stanley Works yesterday and as a
token OF esteem he was presented with
gold watch by the officials Of that
concern and with SO roses by his fore
man, Mr., Dunlay,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-01
Airplane Brings Victim
OF Tetanus to Hospital

Panama. May i.-Mrs. T. y. Gage
was brought here yesterday In an
army airplane from the interior OF
Chiriaui province suffering from teta-
nus as result Of an accidental gun
shot wound, She was accompanying
her husband. Prof. Gage, who had
gone into the province 10 collect rep
tiles and insects for the University OF
Michigan.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-01
ROME WORKS FonAf


81 1hs Assoelstsd fHsss
Rome, May Fer the first tine IN
nearly SO year business ana Industry
proceeded here as usual on May Day,
A garrison OF fascist national militia
was kept in readiness and the usnai
street patrons were doubled,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-01
BIAS ANNrAL nEuNI0N.

4 meeting Of the Alumni assoelaH
ton OF the NeY Britain General hos
pital Training school for Nurses will
be held at 3 o'clock tomorrow after
noon az the nurses home % make
plans for the annual reunion which
Ril be held some time this month,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-01
COAST ARTILLERY STATIONS

Hartford. May lin orders from
the adiutant generals offiee today ass
signment was made Of coast artillery
10 their battery stations, as
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-01
THOUSAND LICENSES
FOR DOGS ISSUED
Big Rush TO Secure Permits Be-
fore Time Limit Expires

When City Clerk A. l.. Thompson
fell asleep last night he dreamed Of
dogs. He was surrounded by bill
lion dogs, frisking gaiy around his
feet, begging" for pieces of frosted
cake, barking, bowling and scamper-
ing madly around the scenery. There
were bulldogs, puppies, mastiffs, grey
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-01

a part Of the hsFhoE defense elements,
The assignments fellow; ssEth eomr
Rany 70 battery BaTlswl sssth come
panY 20 battery ellRloRi sssih eems
paRY % battery Palmer,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-01
Charges French Plot
Against Great Britain

LONDON, March 31.-Both the
former German Kaiser and the for
mer German crown prince advocate
an alliance Of the United States.
Great Britain and Germany, ac-
cording to an interview with George
Sylvester Viereck, German-Ameri-
can writer who sailed today for his
home In New York. This interview,
which appeared in the Pail Mail
Gazette. charged that former Pre-
mier BRAND Of France, tried to get
German-Americans to assist the
Irish against the English.
Viereck made a long stay at
Doom. and had interview with the
former German emperor and his
son.
while was in Germany DIR.
Helfefich, former member Of the
Germany government told me that.
by holding Belgium (as a military
aIly) and the Ruhr Through occu-
pation) France was pointing a bat.
terry at the heart of England"
when M. BRAND went to Wash
ington for the conference" said
Viereck, ''he sent q Catholic inter-
mediary to me and advised me to
get my fellow German-Americans
at work on the side Of the Irish
against the English. My reply was
that, II France withdrew her troops
from Germany. gave UP Poland and
allowed the people Of AlSace- Lor-
raine to hold a plebiecite the mat
ter would be considered"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-01
FINLAND IGNORES
DEBT TO AMERICA

Adjournment of the Finnish par
lament without taking action on
the proposal for funding the 49,
OOO. 900 debt Finland owes the
United States, removes any possi-
bility of this obligation being set
tied before next winter.
Nor is any other foreign debt
settlement, other than the one al
ready arranged with Great Britain,
in the prospect of an early adjust
ment in the opinion Of Treasury
The signed contract for the British
settlement. which has been deliv-
cred to Ambassador Geddes, has
been forwarded by him to London
for final approval by the home
government. 1t Is expected to be
signed and returned to the Ameri'
can debt funding commission with
in a fortnight or at least Wlth1n
the month Of April.
Neither France nor any other
debtor nation has made move
in response to the American com
missions recent request for settle
ment. Thew have not seen lit even
to request conferences, since Con-
gress recently approved the mooa'
fed terms for Great Britain ana
the commission let 1t be known
those terms would be offered other
debtors Of this country.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-01
French Observer Tests
British, Loan Sentiment.
Unlvefsal Service.

LONDON, March 3I.--In the ar.
rival here Of Louis LOucheur. for.
mer French minister for liberated
regions, and leading French eco
nonlic expert, diplomats see q pos
sibiIity of Ratr Intervention arts.
ing from French sources.
Although NJ. Loucheur's visit %.
tensibly II on private business, II
II learned from q reliable source
that his real motive is to explore
British public position and consult
British financisrs upon the posi-
.bflifv OF British participation In an
international loan for Germany.
M. Lcucheur IS regarded as leader
az the opposition TO Premier Poin'
care. 1t Is understood that he sent
experts or his own choosing into
the RuEr and that they reported Il
would be impossible for the French
profitably to run German mills and
mines without German cooperation.
He Is said to have been cOn'
WINGED that the only solution was
an international loan to Germany to
assist Berlin In paying Preparations
to France. Ii was then he decided
mon his London visit. The French
statesmen, fearful that invasion Of
the Ruhr would react uf1kayoraRly
to France, determined upon q mis-.
sion of his own to ascertain to what
extent British bankers would aid
an international loan for Germany.
NJ. Loucheur IL q political fol.
lower Of Georges CIemenceau. he
has been one Of the chief economic
advisers Of the French government
since peace was declared.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-01

stronger than on his last public
appearances, Armistice Day last
year. He is able to walk about his
home unaided and to step in and
out Of his automobile without help
He has almost discarded his cane
except as a protection against falls.
His general physical condition is
splendid and he is evidencing a
tremendous win to get well.
mr.. Wilson right now is rugged
enough physically to- make public
appearances and speeches. His
physicians E~ve even agreed to let
him speak and it will depend on
Mr.. Wilson's inclination at the
time whether he will appear pub
ltcIy during the campaign. We
are hoping he viii.
If the former President should
completely recover, his nomination
would be inevitable. Even If he is
not fully recovered, he must be
reckoned with in the selection Of a
candidate and adoption. of the plat
form. His recovery to date has
been a miracle"
The daily tasks undertaken by
the former President indicate the
extent of his Improvement. In the
forenoons, Mr.. Wilson reads his
mail, magazines, and newspapers
and writes letters. He even has
spent hours in typewriting notes
and letters. The use Of a typewriter
indicates his recovery of the use of
his left arm.
Later. he takes a treatment from
messeur and a number of exer-
cises specified by his physicians.
In the afternoons he takes a daily
automobile ride far into the coun-
tryside adjoining Washington. On
his return or in the early evenings
he receives callers. and in greeting
visitors he shakes hands with all
the vigor OF his first Presidential
campaign.
In the words Of his friends. Mr..
Wilson is beating back"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-01
Ward Faces Searching
Probe in Bows Death

ALBANY, N. Y. March 31-In-
yestigation Of the Ward-Peters muir
der mystery In West Chester county
by the State will be wide open, .
Attorney General Sherman said to-
day.
Examination of Witnesses will
start next Monday.
Every shred of evidence gathered
by the West Chester county authori-
flies from the time the body OF
Clarence Peters. former marine. was
discovered. until the indictment
against Walter S. Ward, millionaire
baker, was dismissed will be pro-
duced at the inquiry. Sherman said.
The attorney general was direct
ed to make a sweeping investigation
Of the mystery by Governor Smith
after Mrs. Inez o. Peters, of Haver.
hfll, Mass. mother Of the slain
youth, had personally appealed to
him for Justice"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-01
New German Move
For Peace Seen.

BERLIN, March 31.--That Ger
many is trying to force open q
loophole for Ruhr Intervention or
for settlement negotiations was in
dicated stfIl further today by an
announcement carried by the Wolff
Bureau, mouth-piece Of the govern
ment. This was, the second '.in-
spired'' statement circulated through
the same channel In two days.
In commenting upon Chancellor
Cuno's Munich declaration that
''Ruhr discussions must be condi-
tional upon complete evacuation of
invaded territory the Wolff Blu
reau quoted an unnamed German
spokesman az saying: INT
"A distinction must be drawn
between premise and actual fact.
An agreement promised upon evac-
uation by French and BeIgians and
not actual withdrawal Of the troops
beforehand is the necessary pre-
requisite for negotiations, in the
German viewpoint"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-01
OFFICERS
TO ADD SUGAR PROBE
Tariff Commissioners Deny In
crease In Rate Responsible
For Rise.

The Federal probe into the re.
cent jump In sugar prices moved
another step forward last night
when Assistant Secretary OF the
Treasury Mckenzie Moss notified
all collectors Of customs to prepare
to aid the tariff commission In It's
sweeping Investigation into sugar
production costs.
The collectors OF customs were
advised that they would be ex-
pected to furnish information bear
ing on the subject, and in every
possible way aid the commission.
Meantime, the Tariff Commission
officials are perusing records now
available in Washington and making
plans to send investigators into the
field. Men probably viii be sent to
Cuba. Holland, Java and other coun-
tries from which sugar 10 exported
to the United States to determine
production costs.
Members Of the commission de-
clined to comment on the possible
effect of the new tariff on the re-
cent rise In sugar prices. It Is un-
derst0od, however, they are conf
dent the investigation will show the
jump to have been caused by ma
nipulation Of the market rather
than by the increase in tariff duty.
The new rate IL $1.76 per 100
pounds, as compared with $3.50
under the old Underwood emergency
tariff-an increase OF but sixteen.
hundredths OF q cent on each
pound OF sugar. whereas prices In
the market recently have mounted
three and four cents.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-01
RecklessneSs
,Of Wales inks
British Press
LONDON. March 81.

AUNDOENN m&kCA O4s
THE press is upset by the
i series of troopers which
have imperiIed the life Of the
Prince Of Wales as . steeple-
chaser.
The Prince has taken half
q dozen falls during the season,
but none Of them has had Sc
rlOus consequences, although
there is no doubt of the risk
involved in the recent header
his royal highness took into
a brook I'm an endeavOr to save
his mount which was endan.
gered in making a jump.
The daily papers, IS = rule.
hold that the heir to the
throne should recognize his
vast responsibilities and not
take so many chances with
his neck.
On the other hand, the
sporting papers insist that
the Prince Is only living up to
the best traditions Of English
country life, holding that de-
spite his series Of "BrOdies"
he Is the best royal horsenlan
IN many year,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-01
Predicts Early
Recognition of
Mexico by u S.

KNARLY recognition Of Mexico
II was predicted yesterday
by Representative James T.
Begg Rep.) Of Ohio, in .
statement declaring President
Harding's own State will stand
by him in 1924.
Representative Begg's close
relations to the Administra-
ton and his friendship with
the President lends added sig
nificance to his remarks. In
addition, he is > member OF
the Foreign Affairs Committee.
Another assertion Of the
Administration supporter was
that the Ssch. Cunlmins rail-
road law viii be revived by
the coming Congress.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-01
TODAY
Continued from First PageO

CONTINUED from First Page.)
MOT LONG ago the head of
~ Chicago's police said half
of the police force of his city
was engaged in bootlegging.
Yesterday in Indiana fifty-five
individuals, including "many
eminent citizens" were con-
victed of bootleg conspiracy.
Those convicted included the
mayor of Gary, a judge, and
the sheriff. Enforcement of
prohibition is not easy.
THE PROHIBITION tendency
l. continues to spread. Turkey
will enforce a law forbidding
any Turk to have more than
one wife. Once the Sultan had
1000 wives. In other ways
Turkey is adopting western
ideas. She invites American
business men to go there, go
into business and illustrate
American methods. She says
she won't disturb American or
other missionaries if they will
refrain from stirring up the
Greeks and .Armenian0."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-01
World Miners Congress
to Discuss Ruhr Problem

BRUSSELS, March 3Is-FTanco-
Belgian seizure Of the German coal
fields in the Ruhr and living con-
ditions of German miners Will fur
nish the chief topics Of discussion
when representatives Of international
organizations ! Of unionized coal
miners meet here April 8.
1t IL possible the miners may make
an offer to the socialistic organiza-
lions in the various interested cOun-
tries to assist in Ruhr settlement.
John L. Lewis, president of the
United Mine Workers Of America,
will attend.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-01
Sender of Fatal Bomb
Is Convicted by Jury

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis,
March 31.-John Magnuson was
found guilty today OF the murder
Of Mrs. James A. Chapman, who
was killed last Christmas by a
bomb received through the mail.
The verdict carries a sentence OF
life imprisonment.
Magnuson was identified as the
sender of the bomb by handwriting
experts. It was claimed he sent the
bomb following a dispute over a
drainage project. Mr.. Chapman
was injured by the explosion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-01
Four French Trainnen
Killed In Ruhr Crash.

FRANKFURT. March 31.-The de-
railment of coal train today near
Schifferstadt caused the death OF
four French military railway work
ers.
A dispatch from Gelsenkirchen said
a French sailor on French motor
boat was killed today by q French
sentry. The sentinel did not see the
French flag on the craft and fired
when the craft did not stop.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-01
Convict Gives Life in
Effort to Save Guard

REDDING, Cal, March 31.-John
Dyer, FOLSOM prison convict, today
paid with his life for an act Of
heroIsm at Big Bar, Trinity county.
q week ago.
Edward II. Cowen, guard of
prisoners at a highway camp, was
killed in a blasting operation.
Dyer, seeing Governs danger, tried
to save him and in the attempt
at rescue was himself so badly
injured that he died in a hospital
here today without ever having
regained consciousness.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-01
Income Taxes Squirt
One-Third Over 1921

Collections of income tax up to
March Is exceeded $3.50 900, 900. 1t
was shown upon the receipt Of
final returns from Internal Revenue
Collections to MaEch Is last year
were $685.. zoo. 900. Allowing an In
crease of more than one-third, which
Treasury officials regard as strik-
ing evidence of business prosperity.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-01
Wild Bull Casts Terror
Among Women Shoppers

BALTIMORE, March ia bull
ran Wild through the downtown Sec
ton OF this city today, spreading
terror among hundreds Of women
shoppers.
Finally q negro grabbed the in
furiated beast by the horns and
threw him, ending q long chase Dy
automobiles, trucks. and pedestrians
One of the chasers, George Pen
wowitz. grasped the animal by the
tail and was dragged four blocks,
but failed to bring him to a stop.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-01
10 GERMANS SLAIN
BY RUHR INVADERS

e. meeting this afternoon and made
formal protest to the French mill
tary authorities against the shoot.
ing.
The Essen commandment made q
report on the affray 70 headquar.
tiers of General DeGoutt0 at Dus.
seldorf. who in turn communicates
q report TO the French war office
in Paris.
Fears were felt that the excite.
ment and resentment that have toll
lowed the attack win give way %
disorders on Sunday. t Is believed
that the French win send additional
troops into Essen tonight to meet
any emergency.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-01
Poisoned Four Husbands F.;
Smiles At Life Sentence

CHICAGO, March 31.-For the
first time since she was convicted
of poisoning four husbands, three
of whom died, Mrs. Tillie Klimek
smiled late this afternoon. It was
when she was sentenced to life i'm
prisonmeIt in Joliet penitentiary.
Judge Kavanagh, in denying q
motion for new trial, compliment
ed her on her cooking and her pop
ularity with other Jail inmates, but
said she was too cold-blooded to be
permitted to go free. She poisoned
her husbands with arsenic.
Mrs. Klimek wore a new dress to
hear her sentence.