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VOL. XL—NO. 158.
HOOVER URGES
MTIFIGIMM
. OF THE TREATY
Says Military Force Is Not
Advisable in Enforcing
Terms.
WISHES G. 0. P. TO ACT
League Covenant Must Be
Retained He Adds as
Essential.
I New York June 25.— Speedy ratifi-
cation of the treaty of Versailles after
the elimination of Article 10 of the
League of Nations covenant was urged
by Herbert C. Hoover in a statement
published today in the New York Even-
ing Post as the platform on which the
Republican party should stand in the
coming presidential election.
Mr Hoover took the stand that the
Implied threat of employment ot mili-
tary force to guarantee the integrity
of foreign states is out of place tu a
leMjhe which he declared is "the product
orthe liberal ideas of the world." The
league’s power he declared would be
more potent if the threat of military
force were removed and the league re-
lied wholly on its "moral und economic
power.”
Will Undermine league.
"It appears to me to be time to raise
the Question” said Mr. Hoover "as to
whetm - this same cause—l refer to the
guaiar'.-es and to the use of military
lorce —that has brought about the dis-
sension in the United States is not also
undermining the league in Europe. I
put this to the friends of the league
in all countries. Have not experience
and discussion shown that the time
has arrived to reconsider this part
of the league foundation?”
Tue basic need tor such a "military
alliance” as he sees in the league coven-
ant with Article Ten intact Mr. Hoover
pointed out is to "control states which
persist in armament.”
While he expressed the belief that
economic measures eventually will pre-
vail even against such states he de-
Hared the "first and foremost duty of
the league” is reduction of all arma-
ments; and he suggested that Amer-
ica's continuance as a league membet
be conditional on the achievement of a
! educt ion within speeifietl time.
Mr. Hoover declared that sooner or
later the United States must ratify the
treaty of Versailles in some form and
that talk of negotiating a new treaty is
"bunk.”
"The treaty of Versailles be said
"ia the charter of independence of Po-
land Czech-Slovakia and Finland and
the warrant of increased national terri-
tory ot several great nations and they
are not going to re-open discussion as
to their titles. It is the guarantee of
the disarmament of four great auto-
cracies and no European nation is going
to risk the revival. It is a mortgage
upon the enemy states and they arc
not going to offer the opportunity to
Germany Austria Hungary Turkey and
Bulgaria tv escajie their debts by in-
trigue al a new peace conference.
la*ague Is Essential.
"The League of Nations covenant is
an essential part of the treaty. It
does possess two functions J* irst it
gives the title to mandates; it today
governs certain neutralized areas; it
ramifies the score of details of settle-
ment with enemy states. Its second
function is its provision for prevention
of future war. The first phase cau no
.more be reopened than the treaty itself.
wL: second function relates to the fu-
rV- und is subject to amendment. It
ran be amended by the league organiza-
tion itself.
"In the face of these conditions lie
continued "can not the Republican
party strengthen. its own position by
adopting the definite constructive policy
of ratification subject to the minor res-
ervations and a wider vision of strength-
ening the league by excluding the guar-
antees and their military enforcement —
aud making membership in the league
conditional upon disarmament within a
given period? Such policies will pro-
tect American independence free us
from every entanglement except the use
of our moral and economic strength to
enforce peace. It will leave our Dem-
ocratic friends fencing upou the ground
of advocacy of a practical military nlli-
ance—upon which their safety devices
only further endanger the real value of
the league.”
WILL MEET AT HAGUE
Court of International Justice Is Pro*
tided by league.
By the Associated Press.
The llhkuc June 25. —The commis-
sion of jurists in session here for the
formation of a permanent Court. of In-
ternational Justice as provided for in
the League of Nations covenant has
unanimously decided this court shall he
located at. The Hague.
CROWELL QUITS POST
Assisitant Secretary of War Resigns to
. Enter Business.
Washington D. C„ June 25.—Bene-
dict Crowell assistant secretary of war
has resigned effective July 1. He plan*
to enter private business.
Fair to Saturday Night
With tcmiHratiirea ranging dose to
seasonal averages for the first time in
several weeks San Antonio is experi-
encing real siim-ner weather mid it is
likely to be fair until nt least Sat-
urdnv night according to Major Allen
Buell meteorologist of the Went her
Bureau station. The thermometer may
go still higher Saturday but it is in-
dicated that the humidity will be rela-
tively less making conditions more
pleasant according to Major Buell
Brownsville reported a two-inch rain-
fall Thursday ami light showers fell at
Cuero mid Galveston. Elsewhere in
Texas the weather continued fair.
THE SAN ANTONIO LIGHT
SENATOR GETS VERDICT
War Contract Dispute Settled in
Court.
New York. June 25.—Testifying that
he had been employed to “get the ear
of Secretary Daniels" to deliver torpe-
does during the war former United
States Senator Charles A. Towne of
Minnesota today was awarded a ver-
dict of $105000 against the E. W. Bliss
Company of Brooklyn.
Claiming $300000 for professional
services Mr. Towne testified that he was
able to obtain remission of the penalties
after the company had failed to fulfill
terms of its contracts.
The company denied that the senator
had been able to accomplish anything
for them.
GREEKS ARE ADVANCING
Sahili in Asia Minor Has Been Cap-
tured From Turks.
Smyrna June 25.—The Greek army
which on June 21 began an offensive
against the forces of Mustapha Kemal
Pasha the Turkish Nationalist leader
is continuing to advance northward in
Asia Minor it was announced in the
Greek army headquarters communique
today. Salhili has been captured by the
Greeks whose cavalry is pushing on.
Greeks Take Hoon Prisoners.
London June 25.— The Greek lega-
tion here has received official informa-
tion that the Greeks campaigning
against the Turkish nationalists in the
Smyrna district surrounded a Turkish
army corps in Philadelphia (Ala-Sher
83 miles east of Smyrna) taking 8000
prisoners with guns and other booty.
RELIEF IS SUSPENDED
Armenians in Smyrna Now Able to
Take Care of Themselves.
New York. June 25.— American re-
lief activities have been discontinued
in Smyrna headquarters of the Greek
force in Turkey it was announced today
by the Near East Relief. Orphan
asylums and other institutions main-
tained in the city by the relief organi-
zation have been turned over to the
Armenian committee.
Stabilization of Conditions in the im-
mediate vicinity of Smyrna and the or-
ganization of the Armenians themselves
is given as the reason for the drop*
ping of further American efforts
there.
WARNS AGAINST PLAGUE
Surgeon General Urges C ommunities to
Exterminate Rats.
Washington I). C„ June 25.—Calling
attention to the discovery of bubonic
plague in several American and Mex-
ican gulf ports and renewing his warn-
ing regarding the introduction of the
plague from Mediterranean ports which
are known to be infected Surgeon Gen-
eral Hugh S. Cumming today urged
communities throughout the country and
especially along the coast to inaugu-
rate rat extermination campaigns.
Plague Appears at Cerritos.
Mexico City June 25. —Two sus-
pected cases of bubonic plague arc re-
ported at Cerritos State of San Luis
Potosi.
FRANCE ON GOOD TERMS
Premier Says Never Has Union With
England and Italy Been Closer.
Paris. June 25. — Most cordial rela-
tions exist between France and her al-
lies said Premier Millerand in the
Chamber of Deputies today.
Questioned regarding “divergencies
between France and the allied nations”
the premier declared amid applause
from the entire bouse:
“Never has the union been closer
than now between England Italy and
France.”
STREET CARS QUIT
T raction Compa w Cannot Compete
With Automobiles.
Albany. Ga. June 25.—Unable long-
er to compete with the growing number
of privately owned automobiles here
and faced with the prospect of hearing
a part of the expense of paving struts
upon which its lines operate the Albnnv
Transit Company owners of the local
street railway system announced Thurs-
day its intention of discontinuing I nsi-
ne^s and junking its tracks and roiLng
stock.
Bomb Set Off by Strikers.
Waterbury Conn.. June 25.- An at-
tempt io kill several persons who have
bet n working during a strike in the
brass mills here was made with a bomb
early today. No one was injured. This
was the third bomb explosion during the
labor troubles.
THE WEATHER
TEMFERATI RES.
JUNE 24. 2 r . m 74
3 p. in. 89 .1 a. in 72
4 P. m 92 < n. tu 72
p. m 91 5 r. th 72
6 p. in 89 »? a. m 72
P- m 8 8 7 a. in 7 4
8 p. m Bam 76
9 P- m 8:’ 9 n. in 78
10 p. in so 10 a. in. 8.1
11 P in. 78 1| a. in 82
12 midnight.... "6 12 84
JUNE 25. I p. m 80
la m 75 2 p. m 88
— —• —-
WEATHER FOK EC AST.
For Snn Antonio and vicinity—Frida.;
night nnd Saturday partly cloudy; maxi-
mum temperature 89 to 93 light to gentle
southerly winds.
HOME WEATHER FOR TOI RISTS.
St. IzOuls.—Temperature 76; clear; five-
mile wind from the Hout beaut; lowest tem-
perature in last 24 hours. 70; highest 81.
( hlcugo.—Temperature 61; clear; 10-
mile wind from the Enst; lowest tempera-
ture In last 24 hours 62; highest 68.
Kun*mis City.—Temperature. 68; cloudy.
12-milo wind from tho Houthcast; lowest
temperature in last 24 hours 68; highest
86.
New York.—Temperature 58; clear; sev
cn-tnilc wind from tho North; lowest tern
perature in last 24 hours 68; highest 7S
Washington.—Temperature 66; clear;
aix-mlle wind from the North; lowest tem-
perature in last 24 hours 63; highest 82.
COMMUNIST PLOT TO
FORM REVOLUTION
AGAINST U.S. CHECKED
Department of Justice Acts
to Thwart Spread of
Propaganda.
Washington D. C June 25.—Ev-
idence ot the formation of a united
Communist party by the consolidation
of the Communist Labor party and the
Communist party with the avowed pur-
pose of fomenting a revolution against
the existing government was discovered
today at the Department of Justice.
Steps are being taken officials said
to guard against the spread of the pro-
paganda.
Communist publications in the hands
of the department announce the forma-
tion of the new party at a secret con-
vention attended by delegates from the
two old organizations.
COTTON MEN COMPETE
TO PLACE FIRST BALE
ON HOUSTON MARKET
Special Train Is Chartered
by San Benito Group
to Claim Honor.
San Benito Tex. June 25.— Cotton
growers of Sun Benito and Edinburg
Tex. staged a race today for the honor
of marketing the first bale of the 1020
American cotton crop. Both towns
ginned first bales of the season yester-
day and these are en route to Houston
today.
San Benito growers believed theirs
would be tho first bale on the market
and arranged for its shipment to the
Houston Cotton Exchange on a regular
express train today. Later they learned
that a bale ginned secretlj 7 at Edin-
burg yesterday was on the same train.
Arrangements were made with railway
officials for a special train and the
San Benito bale was transferred from
the regular to the special train at
Kingsville. This afternoon the San
Benito cotton was speeding ahead of
the Edinburg bale towards Houston.
Unconfirmed reports here said the
Edinburg growers would transfer their
bale to an airplane in an attempt to
reach Houston ahead of the special
train.
The special train chartered by Janies
C. Bowie and others of San Benito
cost $1025 it was said here. The bale
it carries was grown by Ernest Matz
and neighbors near here. It graded
good middling weighs OSO pounds aud
produced 1800 pounds of seed.
The bale ginned *at Edinburg was
grown by G. M. Chapa of that place. It
graded strict good middling weighs 570
pounds and produced 1601 pounds of
seed.
IS NOT CANDIDATE
Hitchcock Does Not Want Nomination
of Vice Presidency.
Washington I). C- June 25.—Senator
Hitchcock of Nebraska anuouuced today
that he would not accept the Democratic
vice presidential nomination.
Seuator Hitchcock's announcement
was made iu a telegram to Arthur F.
Mullen a member of the Democratic
National Committee from Nebraska an-
swering a letter iu which Mr. Mullen
has said the senator was being prom-
iuently mentioned for the vice-presi-
deucy.
“1 am not n candidate for vice-presi-
dent aud would not accept the inoina-
tion for second place” the telegram
said.
The Democratic platform will not
contain either a wet or dry plank in
the opinion of Senator Hitchcock but
he expressed the conviction today that
it will include a strong League of
Nations plank.
“I cannot conceive that the Dem-
ocratic party will place a plank in the
platform declaring for or against pro-
hibition ’ he said. “Prohibition is not
properly an issue between Democrats.
If a dry plank were inserted it would
mean the reading out of the party those
Democrats who had not favored prohi-
bition. If a wet plan were adopted it
means that the men who believe in pro-
hibition must be outside the party.”
GET $75000 MORE
Employes At Postoffice to Have Larg-
er Pay July 1.
In accordance with provisions of the
recent act of Congress increasing the
salaries of postal employes the pay-
roll for the Nau Antonio office will
be $75000 larger for July 1 it was
announced Friday. The increase ap-
plies to nil postal employes except
the postmaster averaging in the local
office S3<KI a year more for the car-
riers nnd $4OO for the clerks. The
bonuses granted last year are to be
deducted from the raise however.
About 230 men aud women are now
employed at the postoffice. The amount
of the increase is based upon the length
of service which averages longer for
clerks than for carriers here.
TOO DRASTIC FOR FIGG
Attorney Eavors Dress Conservation
But Recognizes Limits
Washington. I>. C„ June 25.—Con-
servation of cloth at the expense of
womanly modesty will not be endorsed
by the government representatives of
the National Retailers’ Association were
told today by Howard Figg assistant to
the attorney general in charge of the
campaign to reduce prices.
The retailors presented for Mr. Figg’s
insjiectlon three living models dressed
in knee length gowns designed as the
extreme in woman’s wear for next fall.
Mr. Figg declined to indicate what he
considered a proper length for skirts
but declared after viewing the extreme
styles that skirts should “at least come
below the waist.”
The retailers approved Mr. Figg's
suggestion that corning styles should be
changed as little as possible so that
women might get the full wear out of
their clothes and not feel compelled to
refill their wardrobes frequently twcau>e
of different modes.
SAN ANTONIO TEXAS FRIDAY JUNE 25 1920.-TWENTY PAGES.
LONDONDERRY
QUIET AFTER
WEEK OF ■
Normal Activities Begin as
People Venture Into
Streets.
SEVENTEEN ARE KILLED
English Soldier Says He Saw
Nothing Comparable in
France.
Londonderry. June 25.—Londonderry
since last Friday the scene of violent
street warfare between Unionists Na-
tionalists and Sinn Fein factions to-
day was approaching a normal condi-
tion. The banks and many shops were
open and people ventured into the
streets. The food supply was short
however and the town still was with-
out gas.
Fighting between the warring factions
since midnight was confined to snip-
ing. the rival elements evidently fear-
ing to attempt massed activities in view
of the increased military forces.
The soldiers in trying to ferret out
snipers took over St. Columbia’s Col-
lege. The trees in the campus had shel-
tered a number of snipers.
A conciliation committee representing
all classes is being appointed to end the
fighting. This action was taken as the
result of a conference between the mili-
tary and the Irish government officials.
Battles Stopped Wednesday Night-
Since midnight Wednesday then* has
been virtually no firing by the unionist
and nationalist forces.
At a meeting of the magistrates
Thursday General Campbell gave assur-
ance that the government will provide
sufficient troops for the protection 01
law-abiding citizens in Londonderry. He
issued a proclamation putting the cur-
few order into force from Saturday be-
tween 11 o’clock in the evening and 5
o’clock Sunday morning.
Seventeen persons have been killed
and 29 injured during the fighting in
the city according to an official state-
ment by the police The statement says
Saturday. Two killed and four wete
wounded Monday three killed and one
wounded Tuesday three killed and four-
teen wounded Wednesday and four
killed Thursday.
A ten-year-old boy was shot yesterday
while looking from a window. This
morning the body of a commercial trav-
eler was found in Bishop Street. He
was killed immediately after sending a
telegram to his wife informing her oi
his safety. A woman named Moore was
shot today.
Looting Is Extensive.
The looting at night lias been exten-
sive. Numerous cases were reported of
aimed and masked men calling at the
homes of unionists and nationalists and
giving them notice to clear out.
An English soldier who went through
the war said he had seen nothing in
France to compare with the situation
in Londonderry. Bullets he said were
flying from all sides wherever he went
and “it is marvelous that so few lives
w’ere lost.”
An attack by a mob of 300 on the gas
works was frustrated by the artillery
who took possession of the plant. Sev-
eral parts of the city are without foou.
SINN FEINERS ATTACKED
One Dead. Several Homes Burned in
Bantry.
Bantry County Cork. Ireland. June
25.—What was apparently a concerted
series of outrages against Sinn Feiners
occurred last night one death and the
burning of several homes and shops re-
sulting.
Cornelius Crowley 20 years old was
shot dead in bed by masked men who
later set fire to the shop and dwelling
of a local merchant. Both CrowLy and
the merchant were reputed to be prom-
inent in Sinn Fein circles.
Three other houses were broken into
and threats of shooting made against
the occupants. One of these houses wa*
destroyed and two were damaged by
fire.
An attempt was made to burn stores
on the Quay where all the employes arc
Sinn Feiners. The residence of the re-
cently elected chairman of the guard-
ians of the Sinn Fein also was destroyed
by fire.
PROPOSE NEW POLICY.
May Find Another Scheme for Dealing
Ixmdon. June 25.—A possible new
policy of dealing with the Irish situa-
tion was foreshadowed today when the
attorney general for Ireland told the
house of commons that the government
had received an offer of the services of
3990 officers and men from the Ulster
Ex-Service Men’s Association and added
that the offer :s being carefully consid-
ered.
The English Liberal newspapers hav;
heard rumors that such a step is under
consideration ami have expressed the
view that it would greatly inflame Irish
animosity.
It was commented that the use of sol-
diers from one Irish faction might re-
sult in a step toward civil war.
Troops Leave for I Londonderry.
Belfast June 25.—Six motor lorries
with armed troops loft Belfast Thurs-
day night for Londonderry.
Czechs and Poles Clash.
Prague. June 25. —Sharp fighting be-
tween Czechs and Polish frontier
guards is reported from Karwin. French
troops have occupied this region and the
Italians have moved into Teschen.
Mexico Exports 70000 Barrels of Oil.
Mexico City June 25. —Seventy thou-
sand barrels of crude oil were exported
from Mexican gulf ports during May it
was announced Thursday.
With Ireland.
WILSON HOPES NORTH
CAROLINA LEGISLATURE
WILL RATIFY SUFFRAGE
Governor Bickett Says the
State Hasn’t Time or
Money to Act.
Washington D. C. June 25.—Presi-
dent Wilson has sent messages to Gov-
ernor Bickett and Senators Simmons
and Overman of North Carolina sug-
gesting that ho need not point out to
them the ‘’critical importance” of the
action of the North Carolina Legisla-
ture on the Federal suffrage amend-
ment when the assembly meets in spe-
cial session next month.
Hopes Tennessee Will Ratify.
Raleigh N. C.. June 25. —Comment-
ing today on a telegram from President
Wilson in which the President said he
was sure he need not point out the
"critical importance of the action of
your state in the matter of the suffrage
amendment.” Governor Bickett said he
hopes the Tennessee Legislature would
meet in special session and ratify the
amendment and thereby relieve North
Carolina of doing it.
"We have neither the time nor the
money and such action on the part of
Tennessee would save this state the feel-
ing of bitterness that would surely be
engendered by debate on the subject that
would come up in our Legislature” said
Governor Bickett.
"1 have said all I intend saying on
the subject of ratification” Governor
Bickett stated to newspapermen last
night. ”W hile I will take my medi-
cine I will never swear that it tastes
good for it docs not.”
Tennessee Can Ratify.
Nashville. Tenn. June 25.—1 n an
opinion made public today Frank M.
Thompson attorney general of Tennes-
see holds that the present Legislature
if called in extra session can legally
ratify the Nineteenth amendment.
IS KILLED BY SNIPERS
Police Have a Pitched Battle With
Isolated Family.
Halinton Ohio June 25.—Charles J.
Stegeman police desk sergeant was
killed by snipers in a pitched battle be-
tween officers and the Bolen family
north of the city early today.
Janies Bolen was shot several times
and it is believed he will die. Lee and
Elin Bolen are under arrest. James
Bolen fired the shot which killed the
officer according to the police
The trouble started following an In-
vestigation by the police of a disturb-
ance there last night. Officers armed
with riot guns surrounded the house
this morning and Stegemann and Detec-
tives Dull? and Jones started for the
scene to make the arrest when the po-
lice say. Bolen opened fire with a shot-
gun. One of the snipers was said to
be a woman.
LEGION TAKES CHARGE
Marion Ohio. Plans Demonstration for
Harding.
Marion. Ohio. June 25.—The Amer-
ican Legion will take complete charge
of plans for the home-coming celebra-
tion which will be held here Julv 5 for
Senator Warren G Harding the Re-
publican presidential nominee.
Tentative arrangements call for a
sham battle to be participated in by
Marion County Legion men at the coun-
ty fair grounds In the afternoon. In
the evening a huge fireworks display
will be held at the fair grounds.
The Marion Civic Association is mak-
ing plans to bandb the crowds that will
come here for the notification cere-
money July 22. Options have been
obtained on two Marion hotels and a
house to house canvass is being made to
find rooms for visitors.
JAIL DELIVERY FAILS
Night Watchman Attacked By Fixe
Gunmen.
Toledo Ohio June 25. —Five gunmen
wounded Webster Stough. 65 a nigut
watchman and bombarded the Fulton
County jail at Wauseon early today m
an unsuccessful attempt to liberate'Ed-
ward O Neill alias Malady awaiting
trial for alleged participation in a $21.-
900 hank robbery at Delta Ohio a
month ago.
Stough with a bullet in his arm
Sheriff J. N. McQuillan and Deputy
n alter Stevens exchanged 25 shots with
the invaders who had forced a kitchen
window in the jail- Shot from the gun-
men’s sawed guns riddled the prison
windows. The quintet escaped toward
loledo in a touring car.
105000000 IN NATION
Population Estimate Doesn't Include
Alaska and Insular Possessions.
Washington. I). C„ June 25.—The
population of continental Fnited States
is estimated nt 105000.000 by .1. A
Hill chief statistician of the Census Bu-
reau. His calculation is based on the
combined populations of 14011 cities and
tonus for which statistics have been an-
nounced.
The increase over 11110 is placed at
about 13000000 showing the growth
of the country has not kept pace with
previous decades. Almost complete ces-
sahon of immigration during the war
is rhe chief reason assigned f.»r the fall-
’"f Other suggestions were the two
influenza epidemics return of aliens to
their native lands end deaths of mJ.
du rs during the war.
The aggregate population of the cities
end towns on which the estimate was
made is 41029354. This is an aver-
age gain of 26 per cent compared with
ou per cent in the previous decade.
Regains Scat In legislature.
St. Jolins N F„ June 25.—William
Cave formerly minister of shipping
who was deprived of his seat in the
Legislature by the Supreme Court on
charges of corrupt practices was re-
turned in the bye-eelction in the Bay
de \ orde District yesterday. Cave re-
ceived 1334 votes tn 913 for the oppo-
sition candidate Hoddister.
Italian Rail Strikers Lise.
Berne Switzerland June 25.—1 hr
railway strike in Upper Italy was ended
with complete failure. The men are
resuming work unconditionally and reg-
ular trrfffic is expected tomorrow.
JUBmi Oil
BRINGS MINI
TO CONVENTION
Delegates From Several
States Convene for Demo-
cratic Gathering.
CONSIDER REED CASE
National Committeemen
Make Temporary RoH to
Be Used Monday.
By the Associated Tress.
San Francisco June 25.—Thia was
arrival day for delegates to the Demo-
cratic national convention. The first
great in-rush began early in the morn-
ing and continued nil day with the
weather man taking vigorous part in the
receiving. He produced another clear
cool comfortable day typical of San
Francisco’s best summer effort to wel-
come the train weary travelers. A
light sea breeze cooled by the fog that
rolled its masses far off the coast tem-
pered the brilliant sunshine and stirred
the blood even of men who had spent
a week crossing the continent.
Among the delegations reaching their
headquarters during the day were those
from New York four parties of them;
from North Carolina Montana Miss-
ouri Alabama and Pennsylvania. While
they were getting settled at their hotels
first formal scenes of the party rally
was being staged nt the great .-.unicipal
auditorium the city had placed at the
disposal of its guests. National com-
mitteemen were busy there making up
the temporary roll under which the con-
vention will organize Monday.
Three Contests Called.
Three contests had been called to the
committee’s attention but only one of
them that involving efforts to give
Senator Reed of Missouri a seat with
the delegation from that state prom-
ised more than routine. Only one
contest that from Georgia has been
officially filed with the committee.
The Georgia contest results were ex-
pected by party loaders to be settled
in favor of delegates friendly to the
candidacy of Attorney General Palmer
for the presidential nomination the de-
cision carrying with it confirmation of
Clark Howell as national committeeman
from that state. There appeared to be
no question as to the result in what was
described as a "clear case” where statu-
tory provisions in the state and party
rules dictated the course of the com-
mittee.
The Reed case may prove more dif-
ficult to deal with. An effort to place
the senator on the floor of the con-
vention although the Missouri state
convention rejected him as a delegate
at large was expected and because of
his attitude toward the administration
during Senate battles over the peace
treaty it was said to be possible that
strong resistance would be met before
the committee.
The third contest from Oregon was
not regarded as a serious case and
might not it was said materialize at
all. in fact national committee officials
did not know before they assembled to
examine credentials what appearance
was to be made in any of the contest
cases.
McAdoo Boom Not Dead.
Overnight developments showed two
matters that have been in a nebulous
stage since the first Democratic leaders
arrived here to be approaching more
definite shape. Those were the myster-
ious and persistent boom for nomination
of William G. McAdoo even against his
flat declaration that he was not a candi-
date and the conflict as to ft prohibi-
tion enforcement plank in the platform.
McAdoo adherents were said early to-
day to be shaping their plans to with-
hold his name from the balloting
throughout the early stages. They have
learned that the former secretary of
the treasury has a strong following but
are said to feel that in view of his at-
titude it would not be expedient to
present his name unless the expected
deadlock between the leading candidates
Palmer and Governor Cox of Ohio
should develop. Jn that event there ap-
peared to be little doubt that McAdoo
would be put forward to break the dead-
lock with the assurance of considerable
strength at the start.
His friends are said to have put their
heads together to formulate plans of this
nature and map out strategy of the
subsequent campaign to obtain for him
the two-thirds majority on which Demo-
erotic nominations must rest. On the
prohibition enforcement question here-
tofore the most prominent subject of
discussion in the convention circles
there developed yesterday a sudden
movement to ignore the question en-
tirely in the platform.
Suggestions of this nature came to
Chairman Cummings of the national
committee and from ramps representing
various shades of opinion ranging from
bone dry to almost ns completely wet.
Those feelers toward n harmony pro-
gram were not clear enough however
to show that all parries to the contest
had arrived at the conclusion that such
a course would be wise.
It’s All I p to Bryan.
Although the Virginia Democrats fol-
lowed the course of silence on the Vol-
stead enforcement net. in framing their
pintform which President Wilson has
approved and which might indicate the
administration attitiide.it was suggest-
ed much depends on the course W. J.
Bryan plans to follow on his arrival
today. He is credited with having
determined to carry the war into the
enemy’s country in meeting the "wet”
drive at the platform which began more
than a week ago and offer nn ompnatic
bone dry declaration on his account.
The movement for platform silence on
the enforceomnt measure is said to have
sprung in part from consideration of
their report ns to the Nebraskan’s plans.
Some nt lonst of its advocates are snid
to desire now to head off a vote on such
a bone dry program as a matter of ex-
pediency. If the ivue were forced to a
conclusion on the platform struggle
these strategists argued it might be
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REDS IN MEXICO CITY
ESTABLISH A BRANCH
OF MOSCOW COMMUNE
Soviet Agents Are Actively
Engaged in Spreading
Propaganda.
Washington D. C. June 25.—Estab-
lishment of a Latin-American branch
of the third Internationale of Moscow
at Mexico City to spread Bolshevist
propaganda in North and South Amer-
ica is reported by Excelsior of Mexico
City copies of which have been re-
ceived by the State Department offi-
cials.
According to Excelsior the Mexican
capital is the center of the Bolshe-
vist activities on this continent and it
is thence that Soviet propaganda in
the United States as well as in the
Latin-American countries is being di-
rected.
The Mexican police authorities. Ex-
celsior says have begun arresting active
agents of the Moscow Soviet govern-
ment. At various times in the past
two yeans Soviet agents plentifully sup-
plied with money credentials and docu-
ments have arrived in Mexico and are
said to have built up a strong organi-
zation.
Excelsior says the leader of the or-
ganization is a Russian named Grues-
enberg who. with two others is now on
his way to Moscow to obtain a fund of
$18000000 to finance the work of the
Bolsheviki in the Americas.
ARRIVES IN GALVESTON
Hobby’s Secretary Talks With General
Wolters; Cope and Hulen Coming.
Galveston Tex.. June 25.— Ralph
Soape secretary to Governor Hobby
arrived in Galveston this morning from
Austin and called tiiM»n Brig. Gen. B.
F. Wolters in command of national
guardsmen on duty here. Following the
conference neither Mr. Soape nor Gen-
eral Wolters would make any comment
on the present situation in Galveston.
General Wolters repeated today n state-
ment enade last night that he would not
comment on the action of the city com-
missioners in absolving from blame a
police officer whose dismissal the gen-
eral had recommended until he had been
official!}* notified vf the action. Adjt.
Gru. W. D. Cope is expected in Gal-
veston today and Gen. John A. Hulen
is expected tomorrow. General Wolters
said there is no information to bo given
out for the present as to future plans
in connection with the local situation.
The freight «movement at both the
Morgan and Mallory steamship com-
pany wharves continues satisfactory.
Conditions are rapidly approaching nor-
mal steamship officials say.
HELD FOR GRAND JURY
Coroner’s Verdict of Homicide Returned
Against Texan.
St. Louis. Mo. June 25.—John W.
Stephens of Mart Tex. who late yes-
terday shot ami killed his wife Tessie
22 years old and then fired a bullet
into his left breast was ordered held
for the grand jury following a homicide
verdict returned by a coroner's jury here
today. Mrs. Stephens was formerly of
Forman Ark.
Witnesses denied the statement Ste-
phens is said to have made to the
police that his wife was with n man
companion at the time of the shooting
asserting that Stephens entered the cafe
in which the tragedy occurred alone.
Stephens according to police declared
the bullet which nierced his wife was in-
tended for her alleged escort.
At the city hospital it was said
Stephens’ condition was serious.
WARNS OIL MEN
Declares Prohibitive Legislation Is Be-
ing Planned.
Fort Worth. Tex.. June 25.—Charg-
ing that mon of influence in Texas are
preparing anti-oil legislation which will
he offered at the regular session of the
Legislature next January. Porter Wha-
ley general manager of the West Tex-
as Chamber of Commerce issued a
warning here today to business inter-
ests in his territory. This legislation
said Whaley includes gross production
taxes lease taxes ami an income tax.
Proclaims State of Seige.
Ijondon. June 25.—A state of seige
has been proclaimed in Ulm Germany
where numerous persons were killed dur-
ing Tuesday’s food riots says a Ber-
lin dispatch. In Heidenholm Wurtem-
berg the citizens* defense force was at-
tacked by Communits who seized their
rifles. The municipal officers there
are being supervised by Communist*’.
Germany's War Loss 1350000.
By the Ahhociuted Preu.
Geneva June 25. —Recent statistics
published in Germany on that country’s
war losses state that 1.350(MM) mon were
killed. There are today 520.000 war
widows according to the statistics. 1.-
130.000 war orphans and S(M)(MM)
maimed or consumptives supported
mostly by charity.
Newspapermen Invited to Mexico.
Mexico City June 25.—Provisional
President de la Huerta has invited 40
newspapers of the United States to
send representative® to study conditions
in Mexico it was announced here yes-
terday.
Piedras Negras Saloons
Entice Americans Daily
but No Disorder Exists
Eagle Pass. Tex. June 25.—With
a sal<»on on nearly every corner
Piedras Negras the Mexican city
opposite Eagle Pass courts com-
parison for orderliness with any
city in the United States. Hun-
dreds of Americans from this side
visit the quaint city across the
border every day to relish a cooling
glass of Sabinas brew and they are
high in their praise of the g 1
order that prevails there. There is
no drunkenness and everybody
seems peaceful and contented.
CITY EDITION
CLOSING MARKETS
PRICE FIVE CENTS
LABOR LEADERS
SEE PARALYSIS
OF RAILWAYS
Consider Situation Never as
Menacing as at
Present.
MEN’S PATIENCE GONE
Trainmen’s Officials Con-
demn Vacillation of
Administration.
Chicago June 25.—Heads of fifteen
railway men’s organizations in confer-
ence here today declared the rail situa-
tion the most menacing they bave been
called upon to face since the war and
expressed doubt in their ability to pre-
vent complete "paralysis of transports- .
tion” unless they are given co-opera-
tion by the railroad labor board now
considering wage demands.
"The men have reached the breaking
point in patience” declared W. G. Lee
president of the Brotherhood of Rail-
way Trainmen. "Demands of my or-
ganization have been presented enore
than a year but the dilly-dallying policy
of the administration has them still
pending. Jn the meantime the men are
leaving railway work for more money
or are being expelled from the train-
men’s organization because of unauthor-
ized strikes.”
President Lee said no strike is con-
templated by uninn officials. “It is
becoming increasingly difficult to hold
our members from drastic action how-
ever he said. "They are becoming prey
the workers and the Federal board*
has had our demands under contempla-
tion in executive session for three weeks
now and they are clamoring for a rul-
ing.”
Wish lo Talk With Board.
Attempts were made to arrange a con-
ference between the representatives of
the workers and the Fedrael board.
Judge R. N. Barton chairman of the
board issued a statement in which he
said the wage decision would be made
as soon as possible but in justice to
the roads workers and public proper
deliberations must be had.
W. N. Doak vice president of the
railway trainmen’s organization de-
clared the board had demonstrated the
futility of such methods of settling wage
disputes.
‘’This board is sitting as advocates**
he said "instead of as judges. It should
be bi-partisan and allowed to argue eat
each side of the situation.”
Mr. Lee charged that the President
had permitted the railroad administra-
tion to "dally along” for nearly a year
after the men presented their demands
and that it took the President 40 days
to appoint the railroad labor board after
the Esch-Cummins bill authorizing it
had become law.
Would Avoid Danger.
"We are here to discuss some way of
avoiding tke danger because of the gov-
ernment’s delay in passing on our wage
demands” Mr. Lee said. "Unless im-
mediate action is taken we fear the
transportation system will bp paralyzed*
We do not know why there should be
any longer delay by the railway board.
Every pressure possible has been
brought to bear to get a decision.
"One of the biggest dangers to be
faced now is the one-big-union idea
propaganda of which is responsible for
the sporadic grikes now going on. It
is up to the powers to decide whether
they want the one-big-union idea which
caused strife in 1894 or whether they
want the strong sane organization!
which have kept the men in a reason-
able mood for man}’ years.”
Mr. Lee denied that the unions are
planning to call a general strike to force
a speedy decision by the wage board.
An effort will be made by the brother-
hood leaders to confer with Judge It.
M. Barton chairman and other mem-
bers of the board today.
FOUR ARE INJURED
Over 20 Workmen Escape When Hotel
Floor Collapses.
Chicago June 25.—Four men were in-
jured today when one floor of a hotel
under construction collapsed. More
than JO other workmen escaped when
cracks in the floor heralded the impend-
ing crash.
5 NEGROES ARRAIGNED
Are Charged With Murder in Con-
nection With Chicago Riot.
Chicago June 25. — Five negroes
charged with murder and assault
with intent to kill as a result of the
"Abyssinian” riot last Sunday when
two white men were killed were ar-
raigned in court today. The cases were
continued to July 7.
Grover <’. Redding one of the quin-
tet. is said by police to have con-
fessed that he planned the riot in
advance and deliberately started it
by burning an American flag. Police
say he also confessed killing R. I*
Rose a sailor at Great Lakes.
TURKS DEMAND SMYRNA
Delegation in Paris Instructed Not to
Sign Treaty Removing It.
By the Associated Praaa.
Constantinople June 25.—The Turk-
ish peace delegation in Paris has been
instructed from Constantinople that
the Turkish government will uncom-
promisingly refuse to sign any peace
treaty which deprives Turkey of the
Smyrna district Adrianople or Faste n
Thrace. In th? main it is indicated the
government agrees with the other ter-
ritorial limitations fixed by the en-
tente.
Health Headquarters Move to Dallas.
Houston Tex. June 25.—The four-
teenth district headquarter® of the
United States Public Health Service wi.l
be moved to Dallas early in the au-
tumn it became known here today.
The office force comprise! abont I*HI
persons.
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