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to revise the terms of the Treaty of Versailles, in accordance with the fourteen points to which the Central Powers agreed when the armistice was concluded, has been proposed by Representative Victor L. Berger, Socialist, of Wisconsin, in a resolution introduced in the House. President Coolidge is authorized and requested to invite the representatives of all nations which are signatories to the Versailles Treaty to meet in Washington no later than the first Monday in December this year by the terms of the resolution. The first move to modify the Bonus law was made when Senator Walsh, Democrat, of Massachusetts,
Bonus law was made when Senator Walsh, Democrat, of Massachusetts, proposed an amendment substituting cash payments for insurance on the same per diem basis now contained in the Bill. He estimated that the Government would save $1,000,000,000 if the change was approved. A admission by Mr. Curtis D. Wilbur. Secretary of the Navy, that the United States ranks second among naval powers, with a ratio for Great Britain, the United States and Japan, respectively, of 5-4-3, instead of a ratio of 5-3-3, as contemplated by the Treaty On the Limitation of Armaments, is contained in a letter forwarded by him
of Armaments, is contained in a letter forwarded by him to the House Naval Affairs Committee in reply to a resolution, offered by Representative Britten, directing the Secretary to furnish data relative to the strength of the navy. In stating that the present fighting strength in ships of Great Britain, America and Japan would appear to be 5-4-3, Secretary Wilbur said that this ratio does not take into consideration strategically located and well-equipped naval bases, “which add greatly to the sea power of the nation, nor does it take into consideration the relative strength of various merchant marines.” Paris Times
consideration the relative strength of various merchant marines.” Paris Times Bureau, 69 Fleet Street, London, E.C. 4 Although the mud delayed racing at Epsom half an hour yesterday, made terrible going for the horses, and broke down more than two hundred motorbuses, there were several compensations for the spectators. In the first place, they had a chance to cheer one of England’s most popular and picturesque peers, Lord Lonsdale, when he galloped to the starting post to stop the first race. Lord Lonsdale was clad in a frock coat and he wielded an umbrella as an improvised whip. It was
he wielded an umbrella as an improvised whip. It was a scene to be remembered. Lord Lonsdale and his fellow stewards had come to the decision that the straight five furlong course was unfit for racing because of the condition of the public path across it at Tattenham Corner. The horses were already approaching the starting post when they made their decision, and Lord Lonsdale’s picturesque ride ensued. There was compensation in the day’s racing for Steve Donoghue, England’s premier jockey, who had been forced to ride a poor last in the great Derby the day before. Donoghue raced home
in the great Derby the day before. Donoghue raced home to victory in the feature event of the day, the Coronation Cup, mounted on Lord Coventry’s Verdict. Parth was second with Frank O’Neill astride, and Poisoned Arrow was third, ridden by Childs. The latest Royal marriage rumor is that of the Countess of Seafield, one of Britain’s wealthiest peers, whom drawing-room gossip and cocktail chatter have been engaging to one of Rumania’s princes. The Countess is passing her first “season” in London, with all the excitement of a coming out dance and a first Court. When at home, she is
dance and a first Court. When at home, she is at Castle Grant, Moray. The Countess is a conspicuous beauty at social gatherings by reason of her golden-red hair. Lord Lamington, who has always been an opponent of the Cross-Channel tunnel idea, is suggesting the formation of a new political party to oppose it. The Prince of Wales will spend a night under canvas at Wembley on August 2 when he attends the Imperial jamboree, in which twelve thousand scouts from every part of the Empire will take part. After watching the display in the Stadium, the Prince will return
watching the display in the Stadium, the Prince will return with Sir Robert Baden-Powell to the camp in Wembley paddocks and dine with scouts from all over the Empire. A great campfire sing-song has been arranged for after dinner, and the next morning the Prince will attend a thanksgiving service, at which, it is hoped, one hundred thousand people will be present. The invasion of the House of Commons yesterday morning by 900 children from the Rhondda Valley, who were piloted by Colonel Watts Morgan and other MPs, led to an appeal to the Speaker later in the day. It
an appeal to the Speaker later in the day. It was the climax of weeks of parliamentary sight-seeing. The children not only walked through the two Houses, but were introduced to the library when Sir Henry Craik, the member for the Scottish Universities, was endeavoring to do some research work. So he was driven to ask questions about it when the House met. “Is Parliament to be turned into a section of the Wembley Exhibition?” he asked, and he declared that if MPs were to be disturbed in the library it was time the Lord Great Chamberlain restricted the number
it was time the Lord Great Chamberlain restricted the number of visitors. Continuing the programme of visits arranged in connection with King Edward’s Hospital Fund for London, parties are visiting some of the fine old Inns off Holborn. At Gray’s Inn, the visitors have been received by Mr. H. F. Manisty, KC, who conducted them over the beautiful old buildings, including the Tudor hall and the chapel, so rich in associations with the great legal figures of British history. An object of special admiration is the Pension Chamber, with its 18th-century panelling and its magnificently-moulded ceiling. Barnard’s Inn, or, as
18th-century panelling and its magnificently-moulded ceiling. Barnard’s Inn, or, as it was for long called, Mackworth’s Inn, after the fifteenth-century Dean of Lincoln, who lived there, was the next place in the itinerary. Now that it has been occupied for thirty years or more by the Mercers’ School it is very much more presentable than when Dickens wrote so scathingly of it. Close by is Staple Inn, still a worthy claimant to the title of “Fairest in Chancery,” with its wonderful half-timbered frontage facing Gray’s Inn Road, and its cool and delightful quadrangles within. Twelve thousand performers are to take
and delightful quadrangles within. Twelve thousand performers are to take part in the great Pageant of Empire, which is to be staged at the Wembley Exhibition from July 21 to 30. The episodes will include scenes at the court of Henry VII, and George III, the discovery of Newfoundland, and incidents in the story of our Dominions. Queen Elizabeth and the days of “Merrie England” will, of course, be portrayed. THE TOPIC OF THE DAY Japanese Immigration The arrangement under which Japanese immigration into the United States was conducted during the sixteen years preceding the Congressional Bill, signed by President
the sixteen years preceding the Congressional Bill, signed by President Coolidge on May 26, is known as the Gentlemen's Agreement, concluded between Ambassador Ishii and Secretary Lansing in 1908. Japan then assumed responsibility for curtailing the number of workers going to the United States in such a manner as to obviate the objections of California and other Pacific Coast States to a growing Japanese monopoly of agricultural interests. According to Japanese official figures, the total number of émigrés to the United States, including students and business men, during the years 1908-1923, did not exceed 8,681. These figures do not agree
1908-1923, did not exceed 8,681. These figures do not agree with the numbers of Japanese actually arriving during that period, taking into account the clandestine immigrants. There was a lull for a few years while Japan and the United States were associated in the war. A Treaty of Commerce between the United States and Japan, concluded in 1894, reserved in clear and comprehensive terms the right of the American Government to regulate the immigration of workers. Even then, complaints about the Japanese immigrants were rife, and it was with a view to mitigating the opposition of the Western States that
view to mitigating the opposition of the Western States that the Ishii-Lansing agreement was negotiated. The Treaty of 1894 was amended by the Treaty of 1911, which did not contain the original immigration clause, but embodied the terms of the Gentlemen’s Agreement as follows: “The Japanese Government is fully disposed to maintain, with unflagging efficiency, the limitation and control that it has exercised for three years over the emigration of workers to the United States.” Section 13C of the present Bill regulating immigration in 1924 provides for the exclusion of aliens who are disqualified from acquiring the full rights of
aliens who are disqualified from acquiring the full rights of citizenship. This clause is directed against Japanese immigrants, as they have been placed in this category by special legislation intended to restrict the extension of Japanese fruit farms and other enterprises. It does not affect students, professors, ministers of religion, commercial travellers or tourists. It comes into effect on July 1. In Paris and the Provinces; Social Duty of Surgeon Shown Court Finds Doctor Guilty of Neglect, Contrary to the Opinion of Medical Professors. Throwing out the expert opinion of three Consulting medical professors, a Paris Court has found a
three Consulting medical professors, a Paris Court has found a hospital surgeon guilty of criminal neglect for leaving gauze in the wound of a patient after an operation and causing a second operation to be undergone. The three experts claimed in their testimony that there was no professional fault, according to the standards and codes of the medical profession. But the Court orders the doctor to pay 50,000fr. damages, with the ruling that it would be a menace to society if doctors have no responsibility beyond the bare exercise of their medical knowledge, and that no code among the members
their medical knowledge, and that no code among the members of this profession could override this responsibility. The case is an interesting test case between professional customs and civil and social codes of public safeguarding. It is expected that the doctor will appeal. Gas-Masks for All. “Every city should build gas-proof dug-outs to house its women and children during the gas attacks that are sure to come in the next war,” said Surgeon-Commander F. G. Hitchens of the British Anti-Gas School in an address before the British Royal Institute for Public Hygiene, which is meeting in Bordeaux. “It may be
Public Hygiene, which is meeting in Bordeaux. “It may be objected that there is no possibility for such inhumanity as this,” he continued, “but unfortunately we have no such assurance. In the wars of the future, it must be remembered that the fighting forces will enjoy a high degree of immunity from battle gases. This being the case, it is unlikely that an enemy will waste his Chemicals on the protected troops when he could employ them to much better advantage against unprotected non-combatants. Up, and Down, and Up Again of a Clown Under the “big tents,” listening to the
of a Clown Under the “big tents,” listening to the crowds roar yesterday, in the police court today explaining why, and tomorrow perhaps riding around in a high-powered car, is the story of Jean Carrier, aged forty-four, a former ex-circus clown. Absolutely down and out at Vanves, near Paris, looking and living very much like a tramp, he sat down by the roadside and took a foot-bath in a mud puddle. Along came a policeman, who arrested him. “I am neither a tramp, nor a beggar,” the man declared. “I am a circus clown. Let me show you what I
am a circus clown. Let me show you what I can do.” And from two little boxes that he had with him, he took out putty, charcoal, paints, and a wig, and proceeded to make up. In a short time, he was no longer a vagrant, but a droll and exceptionally funny clown, whose powers were broad enough to send the police commissioner into a laughing spell. Further investigation showed that his father has recently died at Saint-Maur-les-Fossés, leaving a considerable estate to him and his brothers. But, unfortunately, he cannot touch a sou until September. “Down today, up tomorrow,”
cannot touch a sou until September. “Down today, up tomorrow,” was his final remark as he was released. Lightest Man on Record At Troyes (Aube), a conscript, Emile Bataille, of the class of 1925, seems to have broken the record for the lightest weight. He stands 4ft. 5 in and weighs only 59 1/2 lb. The Wheat Franc. Former Senator Comte de Trévenenc, being a Breton landowner, has greater confidence in wheat farming than in the foreign exchanges, so when he signed a lease for a bar in the rue Vivienne, Paris, he added a rider that the tenant should
Vivienne, Paris, he added a rider that the tenant should pay rent at the par value of wheat, reckoning a quintal at 100fr. The tenant discovered that while he would have to pay more rent if wheat went up, he would have no corresponding rebate if wheat went down, and on this ground applied to the courts for relief from a one-sided and onerous bargain. His plea for not rejecting the bargain is that he had full confidence in the aristocratic Breton farmer and assumed that he was offering fair terms. Whatever the outcome of the trial, the wheat franc
terms. Whatever the outcome of the trial, the wheat franc has been introduced to the French public. It is, however, merely an importation, the “bread rouble” and the “wheat mark” having preceded it. EVENTS OF TO-DAY AND TO-MORROW Weather Forecast: Cool, fine with light wind. Channel Crossings: Moderate. Sun Sets: 7:49 p.m. Lighthouse-Up Time: 9:10 p.m. NEW EVENING PAPER FOR NEW YORK CITY NEW YORK, Friday.—The New York Bulletin, a new evening newspaper to be published by Mr. Frederick W. Enwright, has obtained a home in the recently completed Electric Building, a ten-story structure at 300 to 356 West Thirty-first
Building, a ten-story structure at 300 to 356 West Thirty-first Street. Mr. Enwright, as he was head of the New York Examiner, has leased the ground floor, basement and space on the fifth floor of the structure, which has a frontage of seventy feet on the Street and a depth of 100 feet. Meeting of Paris Post, American Legion, at the American Women’s Club, 27, Boulevard Malesherbes, at 9 p.m., for election of officers. ART EXHIBITIONS Art Salon, Grand Palais, Paris. This Salon, which has amalgamated two annual exhibitions, the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts and the Société des Artistes Français,
Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts and the Société des Artistes Français, includes nearly 2,000 works. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ends June 30. Admission 3fr. Thursday, Sunday and holidays, 2fr. Chambre Syndicale de la Curiosité et des Beaux-Arts, 18, rue de la Ville-du-Havre: Exhibition of Tunisian objects and paintings. Bibliothèque Nationale, rue de Richelieu: Exhibition of medals and coins, tapestries and engravings, autographs and manuscripts. The autographs include several by Napoléon, and among original manuscripts is Renan’s “Vie de Jésus.” 9:30 a.m. to noon, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sundays and holidays in the afternoon. Admission 3fr. Fridays 5fr. Ends
and holidays in the afternoon. Admission 3fr. Fridays 5fr. Ends June 19. Muséum of the Opéra (entrance rue Auber): Exhibition of objects relative to music and the operatic stage which have hitherto been kept in the archives or have been in the hands of private collectors. The permanent muséeum of the Opéra may also be inspected. Founded in 1856, it illustrates the history of the opéra from the earliest times to the present day by means of sketches and models of celebrities, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Ends June 21. Admission free. New York School of Fine and Applied Arts,
Admission free. New York School of Fine and Applied Arts, 9, Place des Vosges: Exhibition of interior architecture and decoration; illustrative advertising and costume designs. Permanent exposition. Admission free. Musée Cagnes, Place de Fontaine: Exhibition of “Art in the French Cinéma.” The exhibition portrays by a series of photographs the developments of art and scenic arrangements in French cinéma circles from the earliest times to the present day. Runs till end of October, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays and till noon Tuesdays. Admission 2fr., free on Sundays. 10, Rue de Madrid: Exposition des Poupées de France. Opens 10
Rue de Madrid: Exposition des Poupées de France. Opens 10 a.m. Closes 6 p.m. Ends June 20. Admission 2fr. Friday 5fr. MUSICAL EVENTS Salle Pleyel, 22, Rue Rochechouart: 9 p.m. Gil-Marche, pianist, in works of Roussel, Enesco, Ravel, etc. Hôtel Majestic, Avenue Kleber, 9 p.m., Pianoforte recital by Edouard Risler. Salle Gaveau, 45, Rue La Boétie: Recital of Russian Songs by Mme. Plevitska. OPEN AIR EVENTS Saint Cloud: “Fêtes de Mai.” Open air festivities ending June 9. Square d’Anvers: 9 to 10 p.m. Band concert by Harmonie du 17° Arrondissement, Buttes-Chaumont: 9 to 10 p.m. Concert by “Les Ménestrels.” Works
Buttes-Chaumont: 9 to 10 p.m. Concert by “Les Ménestrels.” Works of Rossini, Donizetti, Suppé. FOR THE SPORTSMEN Stade de Colombes: 5:30 p.m., Association football, Uruguay v. Holland. Polo Club of Bagatelle: 5 p.m., U.S. v. France. EVENTS TO-MORROW Theatre du Vieux-Colombier: 5 p.m., Concert du Vieux-Colombier. Works of Scriabin, Medtner and Dobrovsky. RADIO PROGRAMMES Eiffel Tower (wave-length 2,600 m.): 6.-15 p.m., Concert of works of Brahms and Gluck with Mme. Guérin-Desjardin, violinist. 8.30 p.m., Weather forecast. Ecole des Postes (wave-length 459 m): 8:30 p.m. Talk by Dr. Foveau de Courcelles on slums and housing problem. Concert by Renaissance Française; works
on slums and housing problem. Concert by Renaissance Française; works of Mozart, Massenet, Meyerbeer, etc. Radio-Paris (wave-length 1,780 m): 4:30 p.m. News bulletin. 4:45 p.m. Selections from Delmas, Bach, Maury. 5:45 p.m. Racing results and news bulletin. 8:30 p.m. News bulletin and theatrical gossip. 9 p.m. Selections from Handel, Filippucci, Gounod, 10 p.m. Dance music, Buddy Gilmore’s jazz. Some Wave Lengths, LONDON—365 metres. DOURNE-OUT-H—385 metres. BIRMINGHAM—475 métrés. SHEFFIELD—303 métrés. CARDIFF—353 métrés. PORTSMOUTH—330 métrés. MANCHESTER—375 métrés. NEWCASTLE—500 métrés. EDINBURGH—325 métrés. GLASGOW—420 métrés. ABERDEEN—495 métrés. BRUSSELS—265 métrés. KENT GWARTSMORE—2800 mètres. Paris Has Second Mozart Festival Those who went to the Théâtre des
Second Mozart Festival Those who went to the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées last evening to hear Madame Ganna Walska were disappointed in that respect, but the interesting performance of “Don Giovanni” which they heard opened the Mozart festival in a promising manner. If Madame Walska did not appear as Donna Elvira she met with approval in the role of organizer of the festival, judging from the success of the performance, while, in the role of spectator, entertaining a party in a box, she was, so to speak, in the limelight between the scenes. The series of twelve Mozart performances—the second Mozart
the scenes. The series of twelve Mozart performances—the second Mozart festival this season—bids fair to prove a popular feature of the Olympic artistic program. It includes “Don Giovanni,” “Così fan Tutti,” “Le Nozze di Figaro,” two orchestral concerts and the Requiem, with which the series closes. Signor Stabile, of the Scala, who sang the role of Don Juan yesterday, was much admired for his rich voice; Mr. Meader, of the Metropolitan Opera, as Don Ottavio, was one of the best members of the cast, with his delicacy of singing and his fine presence, and Mme. Delaunois was an excellent Donna
his fine presence, and Mme. Delaunois was an excellent Donna Elvira. The performance was of great beauty in respect to the staging and costumes. WHERE TO GO IN PARIS THIS EVENING BIG BAND TO PLAY IN PARIS Two Concerts a Week by Musicians of the Republican Guard. The band of the Republican Guard, France’s most famous military band, is giving in the public squares and parks of Paris concerts twice a week which attract large crowds. To-morrow it will play in the Tuileries. Other concerts are Tuesday, June 10, Luxembourg Gardens; Saturday, June 14, Square Trousseau; Saturday, June 21, Champ
Gardens; Saturday, June 14, Square Trousseau; Saturday, June 21, Champ de Mars; Tuesday, June 24, Luxembourg Gardens; Saturday, June 28, Arènes de Lutèce. The concerts are scheduled for five o'clock in the afternoon. AL. WOODS VISITS LONDON ONCE MORE LONDON, Friday.—Mr. Al. K. Woods, the New York theatrical magnate, is paying another one of those flying visits to London for which he is so famous. His object this time was to see Frederick Lonsdale’s new play, “The Fake,” of which he holds the American rights. Having seen the play, he is now trying to induce Godfrey, who is playing the
is now trying to induce Godfrey, who is playing the title role, to assume the same part on Broadway, at the end of its London run. While here he has profited to inspect his latest theatrical venture, the construction of his first London theatre. This will be a large house, where motion pictures will be featured together with pantomimes, ballets, well-known singers, and a first-class orchestra. The theatre will be known as the Capitol, and will be run eventually by an English company. SOVIET MINISTER BANNED FOR PLAY Lunacharsky, the Soviet Commissar for Education, has got into hot water for
Soviet Commissar for Education, has got into hot water for producing a play called “The Bear’s House.” According to the Pravda: “Nearly all the characters are counts or countesses or members of the so-called nobility. . . The whole play is composed of mystical nonsense from beginning to end. Of the nine scenes only two are played in fully lighted stage, the other seven are acted in a mystical semi-darkness or complete darkness. During these same seven acts an unseen chorus of women is heard to sigh and wail behind the scenes, and is supposed to represent the moaning of
the scenes, and is supposed to represent the moaning of the wind and the whisperings of mysterious voices. In three acts several of the members of the cast have fits of insanity. In the same scenes barefooted women with lamps in their hands suddenly appear out of the darkness, and make various mysterious speeches. In one act a gypsy appears from behind a tree, and tells the fortunes of two of the people in the play who were contemplating marriage.” In the opinion of the dramatic critic and editor of the Pravda, Lunacharsky’s play, being “entirely devoid of any artistic
the Pravda, Lunacharsky’s play, being “entirely devoid of any artistic or Socialist merits,” must be banned by the party censorship. TUILERIES SALON POSTPONED Dowraparts of Lasie, Few Days Haiti Work or Exhibition Hall The opening of the Paris Salon des Tuileries, announced for June 14, has had to be postponed. The “Palais de Bois,” near the Porte Maillot, where the exhibition is to be held, is nowhere near completion at the moment, and cannot possibly be ready for the date announced. As a result of the downpours of the last few days, the progress of construction has been so retarded
few days, the progress of construction has been so retarded that it is not now known by when the building can be finished. Therefore the “vernissage” has been postponed indefinitely, pending a session of the committee of organization. AMERICAN ART SHOW Exposition to be Opened in Paris on Monday. An exposition of the work of American painters organized by Mrs. Marie Sterner, of New York, will be opened on Monday afternoon at 3 p.m. at the Chambre Syndicale de la Curiosité et des Beaux-Arts, 18 rue de la Ville l’Evêché, Paris. It will continue until July 5, and will be