The San Antonio Light (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 65, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 25, 1922 Page: 1 of 12
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VOL. XLH—NO. 65.
TREATY RATIFICATION IS CHALLENGED
FLYING BOAT PASSENGERS.
CRAZED B! EXPOSURE. GO
TO THEIR DEATH IN SEA
Pilot of Miss Miami Is Rescued By
Steamer After Drifting on'Hulk of
His Machine for Two Days—Delirious
He Tells Story of Broken Propeller
That Forced Airplane to Alight on
the Water and of Hardships Suffered
by Passengers.
Miami Fla. March 25.— Two of the women passengers
of the flying boat Miss Miami which left here Wednesday
for the island of Bimini and was forced down in the open
sea by a broken propeller died of exposure and two other
passengers crazed by exposure _ jumped overboard into the
sea according to the story told by Robert Moore pilot of the
craft to members of the crew of the steamer William Green
which rescued him last night from the wrecked hulk of the
boat.
The fifth passenger a man whose name as well as those
of the others Moore could not give slipped quietly into the
sea early yesterday after having become exhausted from
clinging to the craft. Passengers aboard the Miss Miama
when she left here were Mr. and Mrs. August Bulte and Mr.
and Mrs. Lawrence F. Smith all of Kansas City and Mrs.
J. S. Dickson of Memphis.
The sub-chaser 154 arrived in port shortly after 10
o'clock today after having transferred the delirious pilot
from the steamer William Green which picked him up. He
was rushed to a hospital where it is feared the exposure will
result in his death.
'"According to tbe disconnected story
which the exhausted and delirious pilot
told during interval* when he was ra-
tional two women died in his anna
from exhaustion two of tbe passengers
became panic-stricken and jumped over-
board to their deaths aud the re-
maining male paaaangcr finally slipped
quietly into tbe watery grave Friday
morning as a result of sheer exhaus-
t ion.
Propeller Is Broken.
The incoherent story of tbe tragedy
as told to tbe members of the crew
by the pilot before lie lapsed into a
semi-conscious condition is to the eL
feet that shortly after the Miss Miami
left this port last Wednesday morn-
ing a broken propeller forced her down
and she rode the waves in safety drift-
ing northward in the gulf stream.
Nothing happened until Thursday
morning when the hull of tbe flyer be-
gan to leak as a result of bitting
against something. Men and women
passengers took turns using tbe pumps
until ali became exhausted and one of
the women on Thursday night which
one. Pilot Moore could not say jumped
overboard. A man whom be thought
■was her husband leaped after her
mid both disappeared never to be seen
again. Tbe fate of the man aud
woman depressed the other two women
and they fainted away but were sup-
ported by Pilot Moore for seven and a
half hours.
Women Die In Pilot’s Anns.
After seven and a half hours the two
women diet) in tbe arms of the pilot and
he gently dropped their bodies into the
water which had now claimed four
passengers.
' This left only Pilot Moore and
August Bulte. vice president of the
l.arabce Flour Mills Corporation of
Kansas City who took turns manning
the pump in an effort to keep th'"
flying boat afloat. They kept this np
until Friday morning when t' :y were
So exhausted they could no longer man
the pump. About this time a huge
wave came along and overturned tbe
flier.
Bulte anil Moore scrambled over
the side of the boat and Moon fasten-
ed a rope around himself to support
him in case he became unconscious.
Standing on his feet be waved a white
handkerchief keeping this up all day
long.
Gives Money to Pilot.
After praying for help. Bulte real-
izing his condition and that death was
not far away took a roll of money
containing $2OOO from his pocket and
handed it to Moore saying: “You are
a younger man and may be able to
come through but I cannot bold out
any longer.” Then he too dropped to
bis grave beneath the waters of the
Atlantic. According to the story of
Moore nine boats passed tbe Miss
Miami after she was down one so
closely that be could read her name
but they did not see the wrecked craft.
Jie said that on Wednesday and Friday
be saw pianos flying overhead but
saw none on Thursday.
Mrs J. Stewart Williams wife of
the consulting engineer in the employ
of tbe Pan-American Petroleum Com-
pany was aboard the William Green
nnd took charge of the stricken pilot
when he was resued.
In his delirium Moore fancied she
was his mother and kept repeating:
"Mother you made me give up tbe au-
THE SAN ANTONIO LIGHT
By The Associated Press.
tomobile racing game but don’t take
my plane away from me.”
That Divine Providence had some-
thing to do with the rescue is the
firm belief expressed by Captain Wil-
liam Wachsmuth of the William Green
lie said that something impelled him
to go « point off his regular course
and that when he did thia he sighted
the wrecked seaplane with its sole sur-
vivor.
It wa? dusk when he came from his
cabin fur the last time Friday night
before going below and as he looked
out over the waters he noticed an ob-
ject. Using his glasses he saw that
it was something waving. He turned
his shop towards the object and al-
though a high sea was running low-
ered a small boat*
As tbe craft reached the side of the
overturned flier Moore fell exhausted
in their arms and was unconscious foi
some time.
Delirious and exhausted from his ter-
rible experience Moore has but one
thought uppermost in his mind —that
he did the best he could to save the
lives of the two women who died in
his arms.
Tried to Save Women.
“Mother! Mother! I held on to them
just as long ns I could” he moaned.
Then he would be quiet for a few
minutes only to repeat the words
again.
Further information furnished by
members of the crew of tbe rescue
ship indicate that the first woman to
collapse was Mrs. Smith and that it
was she who in a frenzied panic
jumped overboard. The rescuers be-
lieve that from what Pilot Moore said
it was her husband who either sought
to save her or knowing that death
was likely near for all the party
sought to join her in death.
THE WEATHER
TEMPKBATURKS.
2 p. m 78 2 a. in. 67
3 p. m 78 3 u. ni 66
4 p. ni 78 4 a. m 65
5 p. m* ...75 5 a. m...» 61
6 p. in; 74 6 a. m 64
7 p. m 73 7 a. 66
8 p. ni 70 8 a. 6f
9 p. ni 69 9 a. ni 66
10 p. m 69 10 a. tn m>B
11 p. in 68 11 a. tn... 6<»
12 midnight 67 12 noon 66
MARCH 25. 1 p. m 70
1 a. m 67 2 p. nt.. 72
MEATHEK.
Kan Antonio and vicinity: Unsettled
Saturday night; Sunday"* generally fair
and cooler; minimum temperature 64 to
58; light variable winds mostly southerly.
HOME WEATHER FOR TOURISTS.
St. Ixmia: Temperature 56 partly cloudy
24-mile wind from the south; lowest tem-
perature in last 24 hours 64 highest 76.
Chicago: Temperature 54 partly cloudy
24-mlle wind from the aouth; lowest tem-
perature tn last 24 hours 28; highest 54.
KanNtiw City: Temperature 60 cloudy 14
mile wind from the aouth; lowest temper*
ature In laat 24 hours 60; highest. 66.
New York: Temperature 48 clear 14-
mlle wind from the northeast; lowest tem-
pcratuer 'in last 24 hours 46. highest 62.
Wnahlnxinm Temperature 62. dear. 2-
mPe wind fynm the northeast lowest.tow
peratutr in last 24 hours 46 highest 7J.
SAN ANTONIO TEXAS SATURDAY MARCH 25 1922.-TWELVE PAGES.
COMPENSATION CLAIM
MAY BLOCK BUILDING
ON MADISON SQUARE
Heirs of Donor Demand
$5900 If Auditorium Is
Erected on Site.
Unless the city pays to the heirs of
I. A. Paschal and Nat Lewis donors
of Madison Square “a resonable com-
pensation” building of the new half-
million-dollar auditorium on that site
may be blocked according to notice
which was served Saturday by attor-
neys representing tbe Paschal heirs.
The attorneys for Mrs. Florida Paschal
and Emmett Paschal who served the
notice state that $5OOO would be con-
sidered a reasonable remuneration.
The Madison Square plot the notice
sets forth was given to “the public”
and the city acquired only tbe “use” of
the ground “to be used as a common
or public square.” Whenever the city
erects a building upon the ground it
is claimed it will prevent the grounds
being used as a common or public
square. Whenever the city abandons
the use of the property as a “common
or public square” it is asserted the
heirs of tbe persons making the dedi-
cation are entitled to the use and pos-
session of their property.
The notice is served on behalf of
the Paschal heirs who. it is claimed
own an undivided one-half interest in
tbe property. The public it is admit-
ted has the superior rights to the
property but the heirs of the donors
once the public’s right is forfeited cap
come in and claim it. It is also claimed
that if tbe city abandons Lexington
avenue which the plot provides shall
extend through the square the title and
right of possession of the property re-
verts to the heirs of tbe donors.
The city is warned against the “mis-
use” of the Madison Square property
“without compensation to the heirs of
I. A. Paschal deceased.” The term
"misuse” is defined as “any use not au-
thorized by the instrument of dedica-
tion.” That clause of the dedication in-
strument specifying the use to which
the property shall be put accompanies
the notice.
City Attorney T. H. Ridgeway when
silked concerning the notice stated that
“after a thorough investigation I am
convinced that tbe city has the right to
build an auditorium on the Madison
Square site.”
FIREMEN HAVE CLOSE
ESCAPE WHEN HEAVY
CABLE CRASHES DOWN
Chief Gives Earning Jest
as Flaming Wires Snap
and Fall.
Fire Chief A. J. Goetz and a score or
more firemen and spectators narrowly
escaped serious injury when a section
of cable weighing approximately 500
pounds fell among them during a fire at
3:20 Saturday morning at the intersec-
tion of North Frio and Leal streets.
Three telephone poles were snapped off
at the base when the cable broke.
A short circuit it is believed devel-
oped during the heavy rain causing the
cable to become ignited. Neighbors
sounded an alarm. Chief Geltz and four
companies of firemen had reached tbe
scene when the chief discovered tbe
danger and shouted a warning to fire-
men and others to flee. A moment lat-
er while all were running from beneath
the cable it parted and fell with a
crash upon the spot just vacated. Tbe
weight of the lead cable which Is owned
by the Southwestern Telephone Com-
pany and which carried 120 telephone
lines brought down tbe three poles.
Repair men for tbe telephone company
were at work shortly afterwards in an
effort to restore to service the three
score of telephone lines that were thrown
out of commission by the break.
TO PROBE FINGERPRINTS
Expert Goes to Stand in Arbuckle Mur-
' der .Case.
San Francisco Cal. March 25.
Adolph Juel fingerprint expert for the
police department was expected to be
balled to the stand today iu the third
trial of Roscoe C. Arbuckle on a man-
slaughter charge growling out of the
death of Miss Virginia Rappe.
The session today promised to be
brief with an adjournment at noou un-
til Monday.
REPORTS ON FIGHT
Ambassador Minimizes Bombardment of
Akumchaa in London Dispatrb.
London. March 25—In a letter to the
London Times the Spanish ambassa-
dor Alfonso Merry drl Vai minimizes
the importance of recent bombardment
of Alcumehas and Velez de la Gomera.
by the Moroccan tribesmen as described
in reports received here.
He declared the bombardments have
not exceeded tbe limits of purely local
incidents such as are always ixtssible
on account of tbe short distance sep-
arating these islets from the Moorish
coast. He reports that the progress of
the Spanish troops has been most sat-
isfactory.
Former Congressman Dies.
Lansing Mich. March 25.—Jastice
John W. Stone of the Michigan supreme
court formerly a congressman fn ■ the
Fifth district aud United States attor-
ney of the JVestcru district died late
Friday after an illness of several weeks
lie was born at Wadsworth Ohio In
1838. . .. •<*» ^as
COMPROMISE ON
IPEOIITEESIS
HELD IS LIKELY
Blade and Lambert Attempt
Agreement While Injunc-
tion Waits.
WOULD SAVE TROUBLE
Adjustment Will Mean Em-
ployes Will Get Back on
City Payroll.
A compromise out of court which
eventually may bring about a settlement
of all controversies between Mayor
Black and Commissioner Ray Lambert
over appointments was in prospeet in
tbe injunction hearing which was n
prospect in the injunctions suit pending
in the Seventy-third district couU Satur-
day. The injunction hearing which was
begun before Judge W. B. Terrell Fri-
day morning was not taken up Saturday
byt was carried over into next week dur-
ing which time attorneys for the mayor
and park commissioner wilt endeavor to
reach an nmicdble agreement out of
court.
While tbe main points at issue in tbe
present injunction suit which involve
the appointment of some 23 employes in
the health and sanitation departments
are the principal ones which it will be
sought to compromise it was hinted thnt
an agreement may be reached concerning
all appointments in Commissioner Lam-
bert’s department so as to prevent the
possibility of further encroachment upon
bis atfthority by the mayor. It was def-
initely stated by City Attorney T. H.
Ridgeway that no attempt to wrest from
Commissioner Lambert the street clean-
ing and garbage departments is contem-
plated.
I» Question of Power.
The decision to attempt a compromise
came after a discussion between Judge
Terrel and attorneys for both sides
which was held for the purpose o en-
deavoring to weed out immaterial mat-
ter in the pleadings and answer in the
case. Judge Terrell had urged the at-
torneys to amend their pleadings so as
to bring before the court some concrete
question to be decided. The city attorney
assured attorneys for Commissioner
Lambert that no attempt will be made
to deprive him of the street cleaning and
garbage department. This is one of tbe
possibilities which tbe injunction peti-
tion seeks to guard against. It was
urged upon the attorneys that they
amend their pleadings so as finally to
confine the points at issue solely to the
question of the power to appoint the
23 employes which were nominated and
confirmed by Mayor Black in tbe coun-
cil recently. The city attorney admitted
that one appointment that of J. K Gol-
den as oiler was in error ns this was
clearly in the department of sanitation.
It was suggested finally that through
conferences between attorneys for both
sides an agreement might be reached
where the authority over the appoint-
ments iu question might be determined.
This it was explained would Settle the
matter out of court. While tbe matter
was not discussed formally it was con-
sidered probable that all controveries
over appointments between Commission-
er Lambert and the mayor might be
taken up and au effort made to finally
settle them.
Judge Terrell upon the attorneys com-
ing to an agreement to endeavor to set-
tle the matter out of court stated that
he would pass the case over into next
week. In the event no agreement is pos
sible he said he will give the case pref-
erence on his docket and take it up
whenever the attorneys are ready. He
urged bowever.ethat tbe pleadings be
shortened and simplified.
Black May Be “Changed Man.”
Following his return to the city hall
City Attorney Ridgeway endeavored to
confer with Mayor Black regarding the
mayor's future wishes in the matter
but the city executive did not come
down. Mr. Ridgeway explained that
he bad not conferred with the mayor re-
garding the compromise plan but that
it had suggested itself to him as a splen-
did plan but that it
did means of solving tbe problem. He
will take tbe matter up with the mayor
as soon as be is able to see him.
William Aubrey and George R. Gil-
lette attorneys for Commissioner Lam-
bert were in conference with the latter
shortly before noon but no announce-
ment as to whether an agreement was
reached was forthcoming. It is known
however that Commlssiouer Lambert
stands ready to meet tbe mayor half way
in any legitimate proposition which may
be offered.
If a compromise ean be reached it
was pointed out it will save a number
of city employes working several months
without pay while the injunction suit
<lrags through the courts. Mayor Black
it is stated has had a change of hea-t
since his return from Fort Worth where
he found city officials working in har-
mony and for the best interests of the
city and is inclined to temper his at-
tacks upon the park commissioner. Those
around the city ball are of tbe opin-
ion that the two factions in the coun-
cil may yet come to a mutual under-
standing and work together.
Lloyd-George Ends Vacation.
Isriidon. March 25.—Prime Minister
T.loyd-George is expected to return Mon
day from Crieeicth. where he has hern
enjoying s'taief vacation.
GENERAL RAIN OVER
TEXAS IS OF GREAT
VALUE TO ALL CROPS
All Sections Receive Precip-
itation and More Is
Probable.
Tens generally including San An-
tonio. received rainfall Friday night
and Saturday morning that will be
worth thousands of dollars to farmers
Indications are that local showers will
fall in all sections again during the
night. Observer J. H. Jarboe predict-
ed unsettled conditions for Saturday
night but fair Sunday and somewhat
cooler. Northwesterly will be the direc-
tion of winds. Such a forecast was also
given for the east portion of the state.
The coast. North Texas the Panhan -
dle and Southwest Texas shared in the
rainfall which ranged from .01 to more
than an inch. Following are tbe sta-
tions receiving precipitation and theii
amounts: San Antonio. .49 of an
inch: Corpus Christi. .01; Del Rio
.30; Galveston. 10; Houston. .62; Tay-
lor. .58; Abilene .62; Dallas .58;
Llano. 1.43 inches; Austin .68: Mar-
ble Falls. .35: Ballinger. 1 inch and
Colnmbus 1.28 inches.
In the east portion of tbe state rain
was still falling Saturday morning.
Farmers in every section where rain
fell were in dire need of it. for grow-
ing crops and others just planted.
Thunder accompanied precipitation its
many places.
Rain was heavy in Oklahoma. Okla-
homa City reporting J. 54 inches and
light in South Kansas.
The weather outlook for the week be-
ginning Monday according to the
Washington bureau is:
West Gulf States: Generally fair
and cooler first part of week followed
by unsettled and warmer weather Tues-
day and Wednesday and showers Wed-
nesday or Thursday; cooler after
Thursday.
Hail Accompanies Rainfall.
Fort Worth. Tex.. March 25.—Rain
accompanied by lightning and hail
which in some instances resulted in
damage is reported today from many
parts of West Texas. Lightning struck
a house in Fort Worth tearimg off the
roof early this morning. Lightning
likewise knocked the top off an auto
mobile. No one either in the house or
the automobile was injured. Hail
swept over Loraine followed by a two-
inch rain. Rain reports were received
this morning from as far west as Big
Spring ssaithwest from Brady north-
west from Childress east from Wills
Point. The moisture is needed partic-
ularly in West Texas where plowing
can now begin.
PROBE OF MODEL'S
DEATH TO BE ASKED
MOTHER DECLARES
Parent of Boston Girl Ar-
rives in New York From
Jamaica.
New York. March 25.—Mrs. Sarah
Herrick mother of Pauline Virginia
Clark Boston model who swallowed
poison several days ago after a party in
her apartment arrived Friday on the
steamer Metapan from Kingston Ja-
maica Although she was in a state
of collapse she left at once for Bos-
ton. It was a different home-coming
than the one she expected.
Shortly before word of her daugh-
ter’s death reached her she had re-
ceived a letter in which tbe girl told
ber that she probably would be mar-
ried before Mrs. Herrick could come
north.
“I am going to find out why my
daughter died” said Mrs. Herrick. “I
will see my attorney in Boston tomor-
row morning and urge him to take what
measures may be necessary to learn
the real facts.”
“Pauline had no reason to take ber
life. She was so happy. She wrote
me a sweet letter which I received ten
days ago in which she told of her hap-
piness that she was glad to be mar-
mied and that she wanted me to live
with her.
“We have been the closest pals since
her father di»d. We have been con-
stantly together since Pauline was 17
months old. I do not know bow I
will be able to live without her.”
Mrs. Herrick said her daughter uld
not mention tbe name of her suitor in
her letter or that of Otto H. Y’arsen
the Massachusetts Institute of Tech-
nology student who supplied her daugh-
ter with tbe poison and then killed
himself by drinking wbat she bad
left.
Arriving on tbe steamer with Mrs.
Herrick was a mail pouch contain-
ing a letter she had written the girl
congratulating her on her engage-
ment.
Mrs. Herrick did not learn that her
daughter had committed suicide until
she arrived here. She bad been told
only that she bad died suddenly.
LOVERS IN POLITICS
Matrons Warn Bachelors A» Support
Ticket or Lose Girls.
Chariot!. lowa. March 25.—‘•Young
men if you wish to continue courting
our daughters you must support our
ticket in the coming election.” is the
practical political ultimatum issued by
a group of women who are fostering
the mayoralty candidacy of Mrs. James
McDermott and the complete ticket of
women which will oppose a ticket com-
posed entirely of men here Monday.
With tbe ultimatum tn the eligible
bachelors which tbe daughters are said
to have endorsed the women are con-
fident of winning with their entire
Utte.
BRITISH INVITE
IRISH LEADERS
TO CONFERENCE
Michael Collins Prepares to
Leave Dublin for Lon-
don Meeting.
WOULD STOP FIGHTING
Sir James Craig Has Not
Yet Accepted Govern-
ment Invitation.
By the Associated Press.
London. March 25.—Michael Collins
of the Provisional Irish- Free State
government was reported as preparing
to leave Dublin for London this morn-
ing in response to tbe imperial govern-
ment's invitation to a discussion of the
situation growing out of tbe recent
grave events in Ireland.
Nothing had been heard from Sir
James Craig. Ulster premier who also
was requested to come except the state-
ment overnight that he had not yet
received the government's message. It
was assumed however that be would
be on hand for the conference which it
is hoped will bring forth some means of
restoring order.
Colleagues Also Invited.
Tbe invitation asked the beads of
the two Irish governments to bring with
them such colleagues as they might
deem necessary parties to the discus-
sions.
The London morning newspapers
comment at length on the situation
especially expressing horror at the sav-
age murders in Belfast of five mem-
bers of the family of Owen MacMahon.
They term the tragedy the worse mas-
sacre in Ireland since the Dublin gun-
men slaughtered fourteen brother offi-
cers there in November 1020.
Crime Shocks Citizens.
Latest reports from Belfast say the
crime has profoundly shocked tbe con-
science of every decent element of the
city and it is feared more murders will
occur as reprisals. Meanwhile noth-
ing has been learned so far as known
here which will identify the lurders.
Some of the newspapers which in no
wise condone the outrages committed
by Southern extremists and contend
that the North was given much provo-
cation roundly denounce tbe continu-
ance of violence in Belfast. They are
disposed to hold the Northern govern-
ment responsible to a great extent for
having as they say failed to exercise
certain repressive measures.
GUNMEN AGAIN ACTIVE.
Three Men Ambush and Wound News-
paper Employe at Belfast.
By the Associated Preu.
Belfast March 25.—-Gunmen were
busy again today. ThTee men am-
bushed John Beresford a Protestant
and an employe of a morning news-
paper. He was wounded twice.
Several men entered the home of a
coal hawker in Georges street East
Belfast set it afire nnd then shot a
pony and a donkey belonging to the
hawker.
David Christie was slopped in the
street by several men woh interrogated
him regarding his religion. He turned
and fled escaping unhurt although
a shot was fired after him.
HORSE SAVES WOMEN
Old Gray Mare Carries Them to Safety
From Kansas Flood.
Emporia Kan.. March 25.—“ The old
gray mare ain’t what she used to be”
but two Emporia women owe their lives
to a farm horse of that age color and
sex. which saved them from the Bur-
lington flood. Mr. and Mrs. C. E.
Carle and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Lump-
kins arrived in Emporia last night with
a story of their thrilling rescue. They
were marooned in a flivver one mile
north of Burlington when the flood
struck them. When the water stalled
the automobile’s engine they called for
help. Nat Lane a farmer ‘living on a
bill nearby beard the call. When tbe
water had covered the lights of the car
and was rushing: into the seats a flash
of lightning disclosed a farmer riding
an old grav mare swimming toward
them. Mrs. Lumpkins and Mrs. Carle
rode to. safety on the hor«e. which made
two trips swimming more than a half
mile each way.
ROOM RENTING
PROBLEM SOLVED
How long has tbe spare room in
your bouse b^n vacant? Just how
much money have you lost by not
baviug a desirable tenant iu the
room?
Many Sau Antonia housewives
who iu the past have had consider-
able trouble renting their spare
room are worrying no more.
They have solved the problem with
the aid of The Light Want Ad.
Mrs. Housewife do you know that
you can insert an ad of 20 words
for 7 times including Sunday for
$1.60 or four days including Bun-
day for $1 with a discount of 20
per cent if paid at the counter? Why
pay more? Start today and try.
“The Bure and Inexpensive Way.”
SENATOR HITCHCOCK SAYS
ACTION ON PACIFIC PACT
BY 0. S. SENATE INVALID
Nebraskan Declares^Legal Technical^
ties for Ratification of Entire Treaty
Were Not Complied With Because of
Failure to Act on “Declaration” of
Arms Conference Delegates Relating
to Domestic Questions —Lodge Denies
This Was a Part of the Four-Power
Measure. .;
By The Associated Press. 1
Washington D. C. March 25.— Validity of the Senate’s
ratification yesterday of the four-power Pacific treaty was
challenged in the Senate today by Senator Hitchcock of Ne-
braska ranking Democratic member of the senate foreign
relations committee but was defended as vigorously by
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts Republican leader and
Senator Lenroot Republican Wisconsin.
By failing to act yesteray on the “declaration” relating
to domestic questions of the delegates who signed the four-
power pact Senator Hitchcock said the Senate had not com-
plied with legal technicalities for ratifiation of the entire
treaty. He contended and Mr. Lodge denied that the declar-
ation was a part of the four-power measure. Senator Lodge
however said he would offer a resolution later to have the
Senate ratify the declaration.
Senator Pittman Democrat Nevada asserted that
either the declaration must be a part of the treaty and must
require Senate ratification or else it could have no binding
effect. He insisted that it was submitted to the Senate as an
integral part of the main instrument and that the Senate
had “declined” in effect to ratify it.
Senator Lodge declared that the
declaration never had been included in
the treaty and did not require Senate
action. A long discussion reviving
many issues of the ratification fight
followed.
Meantime the business actually before
the Senate was the supplemental treaty
defining the geographical scope of the
four-power pack as soon as this
treaty was called up Senator Robinson
Democrat Arkansas began the attack
on it by presenting an amendment
which would exclude from the treaty
provisions the southern half of Sak-
halin Island occupied by Japan and
in the consideration of that proposi-
tion. too the debate drifted from fa-
miliar issues fought out again and
again on tbe Senate floor during the
past few weeks.
In bis argument that it was im-
portant to determine tbe validity of the
“accompanying declaration." in regard
to domestic questions Senator Pitt-
man cited the speech recently made in
California by the British ambassador.
Sir Auckland Geddes and quoted as
containing an assertion that the four-
power pact averted a threatened war
in the Orient. Senator Lodge sug-
gested that the ambassador had de-
nied making such a statement but Mr.
Pittman insisted that the denial was
only a “technical one.”
Tbe only questions the ambassador
or nny one else could have in mind in
predicting trouble between the United
States and any Oriental power Sena-
tor Pittman said “were domestic is-
sues” like immigration and land laws
which he asserted apparently had been
conveyed into the scope of the treaty
by 'the Senate's failure to act on tbe
“accompanying declaration.”
RAIL MEN STRIKE
Federated Shop Workers in Maryland
on Walk-Out.
Baltimore. Md. March 25.—Ten a.
m. today was the time fixed by the un-
iou officers for a walkout of 2000 or
more members of the Federated Shop
Crafts and maintenance of way depat.-
ment of tbe Western Maryland Rail-
way system unless the contracting firms
that recently took over the shop and
maintenance of way work reinstated the
rate of pay set by tbe United States La-
bo." Board. Restoration of rules and
working conditions affecting these
classes of employes promulgated by the
Labor board also was requested.
The Dickson Repair and Construction
Company of Youngstown. Ohio took
over the maintenance of way depart-
ment and the principal shops of the
road recently. Besides a reduction in
wages the working hours were incr’ased
from eight to ten hours a day. Under
the contract system the men also lost
their seniority and riding privileges.
It was announced that the strike
would be directed from Hagerstown th*
operating headquarters of the Western
Maryland.
H. C. Carr of tbe railway depart-
ment of the American Federatio i of
Labor who will be in charge said "the
shopmen hare been forced to walk out
if they hope to save their unions.”
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. OF KILLING OFFICER
Military Court Acquits Ra-
fael Pimiento of Mur-
der Charge.
By (he AMoclated PreM.
Mexico City Mex. March 25.—Gen-
eral Rafael Pimiento today was acquit-
ted of the charge of murdering former
Vice President Pino Suarez in 1913.
He was given his liberty immediately.
General Pimiento had been imprisoned
almost a year after having been tried
and acquitted by a civil court and im-‘
mediately re-arrested. He was held
for trial by a military tribunal.
The court-martial this morning dis-
missed the charges for lack of evi-
dence.
ADDITIONAL FLOGGING
CASE UNEARTHED BY
DALLAS AUTHORITIES
Officers Refrain From Fil-
ing Complaints Awaiting
More Evidence.
Dallas. Tex.. March 25.—Announce-
ment of new developments in the Dal-
las flogging cases were lacking early to-
day. One of the cases under investi-
gation in which the name had not here-
tofore been made public is that of W. J.
Gilbert proprietor of a pressing and
cleaning establishment. His relatives
were said by officials to have supplied
the information. The methods in the
Gilber case which occurred February
11 were similar to those in tbe Ruth-
blum and Ethercdge cases more re-
cently.
Officials in charge of tbe investiga-
tions sav that while they believe they
could name some of the persons re-
sponsible. filing of formal charges will
await collection and compilation of
far more definite an I stronger evidence
than now is on hand. Reports of fric-
tion among various officials were de-
nied today.
District Attorney Maury Hughes re-
iterated today his statement of last
night that he believed state rangers
were no needed at least to date. Gov-
ernor Neff at Fort Worth last night
offered to send rangers here if needed.
tiirl Bandit Robs Sick Woman.
Lynn. Masa.. March 25.—A girl baa-
dr. masked and armed stepped through
n window into the bedroom where Mrs.
Arthur Matrona lay sick early today
bound the woman with the bedclothes
and ransacked the bureau drawers. Bbr
. caned with Other members at
the family were asleep in ad join! e<
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