The Holly chieftain., 1924-02-21
FOREIGN

~ VIZ iNptio.
The government in the House of
Commons was subjected to IA rapid
fire of criticism and questions on ev-
cry conceivable subject most of which
the members We're inclined to parry.
But when debate concluded no division
had been taken. Thus Premier Mac
Donald's declaration of policy was ac-
cepted without challenge
Proclamation of republic In
Greece is imminent according to un-
official reports received in Germany
flom Athens. 1t is said a republic
may be established within Il week.
Military Republicans in the Greek
national assembly are clamoring for
a Republican form of government
without the formality of plebiscite.
Owing to what he characterized rs
the "discourtesy' of the Egyptian pub
lie works department, Howard Carter,
head of the excavation work at Luxor,
closed Tutankhamen's tomb and aban-
doned operations. 1t is understood the
crisis was precipitated by the refusal
of the Egyptian government to permit
the wives of the eXcavators to visit
the tomb
Secretary of War Francisco Serrano,
speaking for the national government,
formally declared that organized rebel
lion in Mexico is ended He pointed
out, however, that the country must
expect guerrilla warfare for some time
to come, during which the federals will
be engaged in cleanup operations,
chasing and capturing bands of ma
raudng rebels.
The committees of experts who re-
Gently returned to Paris from Berlin,
where they investigated the repara-
tion problem, have begun the formu-
lation of their reports. Dr. Schacht,
president of the reichsbank, still is to
be heard regarding the details of the
organization of the proposed gold
bank. The members of the commit
tees are now exchanging texts setting,
view TO final agreement.
GENERAL
MCStUh llGlu VI buNtOU,
Ohio, have received the approval of
the War Department at Washington
for additional flights by Lieut. r. L.
Maughan, who will attempt to cross
the continent on the famous dawn to
dusk flight Maughan will make his
efforts next June, the date not yet be-
ing definitely fixed. 1t will be as close
tn Tn, hn Low ;,1+
as possible, McCook officials said,
Joe Jackson, former outfielder for
the Chicago club of the American
League, emerged victor in his salary !
SUIT and $1s500 bonus claim, when
jury in Circuit Court in Milwaukee
brought in verdict awarding him
$15,70O.40. Judge John J. Gregory,
however set aside the verdict after
severely scoring the jury for the ver-
dict in the face of the evidence pre-
sented and dismissed the action.
Lieut. Corliss Hooven Griffis, the
Ohio boy who went into Germany
after Grover Cleveland Bergdoll,
draft dodger, and was imprisoned for
six months and deported as an un-
desirable for his pains, couldn't have
received more rousing welcome If
he had succeeded than the one given
him in Chicago. Travelling from New
York in a special car, he was nc
corded the honors of conquering
hero.
Sale of the Armour interests in the
stockyards at South Omaha is about
to be completed between j. Ogden
Armour and syndicate composed OF
present stockholders in the yards
headed by w. Farnam Smith of Oma-
ha, II. ]. Dunham, representative of
Mr. Armour, stated in Chicago.
! Armour and Company have no con.
nection with the deal as the Armour
interests are personal holdings of Mr..
Armour.
A letter from William H. Anderson,
protesting his innocence of the
charges on which he was convicted
last week and sentenced to from one
to two years In states prison, and
| NoANeSl MS uS
tendent Of the Anti-Saloon League of
New York, was made public in New
York by the league.
Joe Jackson. former outfielder Of the
| Chicago club of the American League
and plaintiff in suit for $1S,5OO fol-
alleged breach of contract, was placed
under arrest by order of Judge John
j. Gregory in Circuit Court in Mil.
waukee. Judge Gregory's action was
taken shortly after the jury which had
heard the testimony in the suit retired
to consider the evidence.
Successful flotation of the $3.50 ,OOO,-
900 Japanese loan overshadowed all
other developments in. the bond mar
ket last week Substantial over-sub.
scription of the issue, which took the
form of thirtyyear 61a per cent,
priced at 92lh to yield 7lO per cent,