Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 4, 1921, Page 1

N +The is::the " ithie 00 ien: of Bomiyi st \I—hu the -largest -circulation . in Northern Minnesota., ~ P/ Minnesota Weather; -Unsettled tonight with smow ‘in mortheast’ Satupday, generally fair, colder in west and south tonight. -~ 2 VOLUME XVIIL NO. 269 HARDING TAKES OFFICIAL OATH ASPRESDENT y 'Utn%gt-,fiilfiplieiy Rules To- day'; Ceremony Attending Chinge of N on’s Head BECOMES TWENTY-NINTH PRESIDENT OF NATION City of Waghington Alive With Sightseers, but Crgwds Are’ Smaller Than Usual (By United Press) Washington, March 4. (By L. C. Mar- tin)Warren G. Harding today took the ‘oath of office as the twenty- ninth president of the United States. Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts was sworn in as vice-president and president pt the senate. 37 senators were inducted as members of the six- ty-seventh congress. The inaugural ceremofiies were simple and brief, as Harding wished. They were con- ducted under half-mast flags, re- minders to the new republican ad- ministration that Champ Clark,a great democrat, lay dead nearby. Chief“Justice White ‘of the su- preme court, administered the con- stitutional oath to Harding under the rule pledged by him. Those who watched remained standing, while 30 soldiers alone of the assembly were provided with chairs. The crowd, men and women alike, re- mained standing throughout t| oath of office and inaugural address which followed. Immediately after concluding his speech, Harding, accompanied by Mrs. Harding, his father, and other relatives rode to the White House where luricheon was served for mem- bers of-the family. Thdt ended the inauguration as-far as Harding was concerned. He was ready to go to ‘work. Vice president -Coolidge -already had started to work by presiding over a brief ‘sesgion of the senate called in’ extraordinary sesgion to confirm . members of the Harding cabinet. As a secial cevent, the inaugura- tion was a disappointment to those who view an inauguration for only socia] “veasons. *~There 'was no of- ficial inaugural ball, no official par- ade. Three unofficial semi-private ba!ll% were to be held but the Hérdings and Cooljdges will not at- tend. By L. C. Martin (Unjted Press Correspondent) ‘Washington, March 4.—Warren G. Harding today took the oath of office as the 29th President of the United States. With ceremonies entirely lacking in pedantty or ostentation, Harding took’ the oath of office on the east front steps-of the Capitol, surrounded by a great throng, all of whom w: standing. 'No seats were provided this year for any of the guests. ‘The new president shared: the curi- osity and applause of the crowd with the retiring president, Woodrow Wil- son. Wilson was at least as much’in the public eye and thought today as Harding, for the visitors were eager to see the man whose illness had shut him in so long. Foliowing the induction into office of Vice President Coolidge in the sen- ate chamber, the distinguished for- eign diplomats, high officers of the United States army and nagy, mem- bers of the cabinet, the justi of the supreme court, and the members of house and senate proceedel to places assigned them on ‘the east portico and steps.of the Capitol building. In former years, the senate and house, with their guests, have occu- pled choice seats in a -great stand capable of seating 10,000, built at the foot of the steps, and to the right and left of the presidential rostrum. This year, in deference to Harding's wish for simplicity, the stand was not built. A smallerstand, big enough to hold the president-elect and the retiring president, Chief Justice ‘White of the supreme court, the Bible bearer and the members of the joint congressional conimitte on arrange- ments, was erected. Above, held up by a structural steel skeleton was an amplifierdésigned to make Harding's speech andible to the outermost Aringes of the crowd. This is the first time this electrical device has been used at an inaugural. The steel pil- lars and supports of the amplifier were hidden in snowy white wooden columns, and the stand, while simple and small, was more artistic in its construction than is usual. Chiet Justice White administered the oath of office, . which Harding subscribed to with uplifted hand and clear voice. This is the third.time White has sworn in a president. He officiated at both the Wilson inaug- urals. The ceremonies attendant upon the change were probably the simplest since the early days of the republic, when pu‘blu{ men made more of an issue of simplicity and democracy than they do now. President-elect Harding arrived in washington only a few hours before he was to take the oath of office. Washington streets were alive with cightseers who early in the day mov- ed toward the capitol, but the crowd was nothing like it has-been in for- (Continued on Pago 6) o $ L I i et e B O O R B ot Ol i O e o APt ot el B S — e P = & -PRESIDENT WARREN G. HARDING P HARDING GIVES ‘SOUNDWARNING Declares America Is Ready to Resist Any Attempts to Revert Civilization (By Raymond Clapper) (United Press Staff Correspondent) ‘Wiashington, ,March 4.—A solemn warning that America stands ready to resist any attempted reversion of civilization, was sounded by Pres- ident Warren G. Harding in his in- augural address today. America, he said, seeks no part in directing destinies of the old world, but ghe is ready to enter an associ- ation ‘of nations for conference and counsel which will not impair the sovereignty of the United States™ "~ He declared flatly against perman- ent miilitary alliances. ‘“‘Ouy eyes will never be blind to a devcloping menace. Our ears never deaf to the call of civilization,” he said. *‘There was no-American failure to resist the attempted reversion of civilization, there will be no failure today or to- morrow,” Harding added later. “We shall give no people just cause to make war upon us,’ 'he sald. at another point. “We hold no na- tional prejudices. We entertain no spirit of revenge, we do not hate, we do not covet, we dream of no con- quest, nor boast of armed prowess. If despite this attitude, war is forced upon us, I earnestly hope a way may be found which will unify our indi- vidual and collective strength and concentrate all America, materially and spiritually, body and soul, to na- tional defense. “I can vision an ideal republic where man and woman is called un- der the flag for assignment to duty, to whatever service, military or civic, the individual is best fitted; here we may call for universal service, every plant, agency, or facility, all in the sublime sacrifice for country. and not one penny of war profits shall inure to the bemefit\of private indi- vidual, corporation or combination, but all above the normal shall flow into the defense chest of the nation.” ‘The league of nations was not mentioned but “‘schemes of super- government,” were unsparingly de- nounced. The new executive pledged him- gelf to recommend the way to ap- proximate disarmament and express- ed the desire to join with other na- tions in plans for conciliation, me- diation and arbitration, clearifica- tion of international law and es- tablishment of a world court. “Humanity hungers for interna- tional peace,” he asid. ‘“And we crave' it with all mankind. The earth is thirsting for the cup of good will.” (Continued on Page Three) GERMANS NOW RUSHING NEW COUNTER PROPOSALS (Special to Pioneer) ‘London, ; March 4. (By Ed. L. Keen)—After a long might session, German representatives deliberately attempted the problems rushing completion of new counter proposals to the allies to be submitted Mon- day noon. ‘The air of the German delegates was optimistic despite the fury of Premier Lloyd George's speech in which they were accused of full guilt for the war and its atrocities. PROMISING WEATHER FOR INAUGURATION CEREMONY Washington. March 4.— Bright sunshine and a clear sky gave prom- ise today of almost ideal weather for the inauguration day. The air was chilly and rather stiff bfeezes swept the streets. The thermometer reg- istered 34 degrees early in the day and was still rising. . HARDING RECEIVES FEW FRIENDS THIS FORENOON (By United Press) . Washington, March 4. (By Ray- mond Clapper.) —Warren G. Harding got out of bed before eight o'clock this morning and leisurely dressed himself for the big party which would sweep him into the White House before luncheon time. His favorite waffles and syrup were served him in his suite in the Wil- lard ‘hotel. Mrs. Harding dressed in neat street costume and dark hat, select- ed for the day's occasion. Together they received a few friends. Hard- ing found time for a few minutes alone with his secretary, Georgé B. Christian, Jr., over his mail and ar- rangements for severay future ap- pointments. Close members of the family pres- ent this morning included Dr. George Harding, father, Dr. George T. Harding, Jr., brother, Miss Abi- gailHarding, a sister, and other rel- atives.. Scores.of old Marion friends were circulating about the outer door of the suite and some of them were welcomed inside for a few minutes during the morning. 0DD FELLOWS TO HOLD REGULAR MEET TONIGHT The Odd Fellows’ lodge will hold its regulqr meeting tonight in Odd Fellows’ hall. A supper will be served at 6:30. The members of the degree team will go to MecIntosh} Tuesday afternoon to confer degrees or a class of candidates for member- ship. The class will be given the first, second and third degrees by the Bemidji team. The meeting tonight will be taken up with rehearsal of thesc three de- grees and every member of the de- gree staff on any of these degrees is especially requested to,be present. RETIRING PRESIDENT NOT INTIMATELY KNOWN Even After Eight Years in Presidency, Character Not Widely Known By W. H. urimes (United Press Staff Correspondent) Wiashington, March 4. — Eight years ago today ‘Woodrow Wilson, pictured then as an idealistic college .professor, became president of the United States. During the campaign and election, the country has heard much of the achievgments and deeds of Wilson— how He had risen to the presidency of Princeton University, of his fight to democratize that instftution and how that fight led him to the gover- norship of New Jersey, where he brought about the passage of a work- men’s compensation act, a direct pri- maries law and a corrupt practices election law. . But about Woodrow Wilson, the man, the country knew little. He was always pictured as the cold man of logic. Tn the eight vears since his-maug- uration, America has seen and heard more of the deeds of Woodrow .Wil- son. It has seen his rise to th fore- most figure of the world and his fall to a man broken in health, his ef- foris at peace repudiated by his own country, which he led through a suc- cessful world war. It bas seen under the Wilson administration the enact- ment of laws creating the federal re- serve system, the federal trade com- mis¢ion and the tariff commission. But even after eight years in the presidency there is still little -in- formation about the intimate char-|take the power of pool hall inspec-{for the bouts. HARDING'S POLICIES (By United Press) Washington, March 4..The Harding policies: : Neo direction of old world policies. No permanent military al- liance, politicial commitments, or,_ economic obligations which will subject our decisions to foreign authority. Formulation of an associa- tion of nations for conference. / * Recommendations looking to- ward approximate disarma- ment. ‘Creation of machinery for mediation, conciliation and ar- bitration of international dis- putes. Clariucation t7 internation- al law. Creation .of a world court. Resistance to assaults on civilization, Promotion of international trade. Reduction of abnormal ex- penditures. Administrative efficiency. Lightened tax burdens, sound commercial practices and adequate credit facilities. Sympathetic concern for ag- ricultural problems. “Abolition : of governmental - experiment in business. Industrial peace. FORDNEY BILL FALLS T0 PAS WILSON'S VETO Congress (‘:hecks Out After Fwo Weeks of Top-notch Speed to Complete Work NAVY APPROPRIATION ONLY ONE NOT PASSED Army Appropriation Bill and Immigration Bill Caught ! By “Pocket” Veto —— By Dhited Press) ‘Washington, March 4.—The sixty- sixth zongress checked out today aft- ter working at top speed for the last two weeks. It came within one notch of reaching the goal set by President! Harding—the passage of all appropriation bills. The navy bill was the only one not passed. The dying hours of 'comgress brought death to the Fordney Emergency Tariff bill. The President’s veto pre- vailed when the house failed to pass it over his veto. The vote was 201 to 132, 21 less than the necessary two-thirds. The legislative work was completed shorily after two this morning. Both houses reassembled before noon so that the presiding of- ficers could sign the engrossed cop- ies of \the bills jammed through in the closing hours but no legislation was considered. (By United Press) ‘Washington, March 4.—Two of the most important bills passed by Congress this session were killed hy the “pocket” veto of President Wil- son. The president refused to sign the bill restricting immigration from April 1, 1921, to July 1, 1922, to three per cent of the aliens here in 1910. Thé “pocket” veto caught the army appropriation bill which pro- vides for an army of 165,666 during the next fiscal year. The soldiers’ hospital bill has been passed. This makes available $18,600,000 for im- mediate hospital needs. SMITH SENTENCED TO TWO YEARS IN PRISON Alfred Smoth, 31, charged with abduction, was found guilty yester- day afternoon by a jury after about half an hour's deliberation. The case was concluded about three o'clock and the jury brought in their ver- dict soon afterward. Smith was sen- ténted by Judge C. W. Stanton this morning at 10 a. m. to serve two years in the state prison at Stillwa- ter. This case completes this term of court. It has been a strenuous one were held. due to the two murder trials which NORTH DAKOTA HOUSES RUSHING 'LEGISLATION (By United Press) Bismarck, N. D., March 4.—The hands of the clock will probably be turned back tonight to permit the North Dakota legislature to adjourn at midnight. Important reports will be heard from committees which have been investigating the state bank and industries. The agreement of the two houses on the pool hall inspection bill would be difficult. The law would | loepece 2 41 VICE-PRESIDENT CALVIN COOLIDGE WILSONS GOING DIRECT T0 THEIR NEW RESIDENCE (By United Press) Washington, ~ March 4.—When President Wilson leaves the White House today, he will go directly to his home at 2340 S street, the place he and Mrs. Wilson purchased some weeks ago. The-new Wilson home is in one of the most fashionable sections of the city and is not far from the home the Hardings are leaving for the White House. Like most of Washington's big houses, it sits almost directly on the street and is built very close to an adjoining house. In the rear of the house is a large lot and garden, which extends back to Massachusetts avenue, and is fenc- ed in by a high concrete wall. Since the \vilsons purchased the house it has been fitted with an elevator. It is in this house that Wilson ex- pects to do most of his writing on political issues and he may have pub- lic statements to make on fssues of the day, according to White House officials. He will not, however, do anything to embarrass his successor. Joseph P.-Tumulty, who has been Wilson’s secretary for 10 years, also will stay in W ington, having pur- chased a house not far from that of his chief. Tumulty expects to prac- tice law lere. ROBERT MILLER TAKEN TO STILLWATER STATE PRISON Robert Miller, who was convicted Wednegday on the charge of murder in the second degree in connection with the killing of Alfred W. Fen- ton near Carp on January 25, was taken to the Stillwater state prison this morning by Deputy Sherift George Shea and Andy MeNabb. Miller was sentenced to life impris- onment. LOCAL LEGION POST TO HOLD MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Tentative Plans Are Discussed and Will Be Submitted at Next Meeting Tentative plans for a membership drive intended to bring every ex- service man in the community into the Ralph Graeie post of the Amer- iean Legion were discused at the adjourned meeting of that organi- zation held at the Civic and Com- merce association rooms last evening. The membersihp of the post for 1921 is now slightly over 150 and it is believed that, through a systematic canvass of the ex-service men in the neighborhood, the membership can be increased to approximately five hun- dred. 7 The tentative plans will be drawn up by the svmmittee into proper form and submitted to the posf for accept- ance at the next meeting to be held Thursday night. At that time defi; nite plans will be mapped out for each member und the drive will be- gin at once. James D. Winter was clected post adjutant to succeed himself, due to the fact that Thayer Bailey, who was clected to that position at the an- nual meeting three weeks ugo, de- clined the office. The office of ad- jutant has now been made a paid position, the post believing that the work required compensation of some sort. Darcy McGee was elected as post historian, to succeed who resigned after being re-elected adjutant. N A complete report was made by the chairman of the boxing committec relative to the matches scheduled for March 11. A committee of three men ‘will be sent to International Falls the fore part of the week to make necessary arrangements for a special train to bring fight fans here jat Following the report acteristics of Woodrow Wilson—and ‘ion from the attormey-general’s de- of several committeemnen, the meet- a great deal of misinformation, tmept. . partment. -, ing was adjourned for lunch, Winter, It |COOLIDGE NOW SENATE'S HEAD Inaugural of Vice-president Takes Place Just Before Noon in Senate iy United Press) Washington, Mareh 4.—In the presence of a great assemblage of statezmen, juristy, diplomats and citizens, Calvin Coolidge of Massa- chuselts today took oath as vice- president of the United States and presiding officer of the senate. The ceremonies attondant on his induction into office have been fixed by long custom, and in some respects rivalled in dignity and pomp the In- auguration of Wresident Harding, which followed. Just before noon, Vice-President shall called on the senate to pres pare for the ceremonies. Senators thereupon grouped themselves on the left of the viee-president’s ehair, and in a few moments members of the houte, hewded by Speaker Gillette, arrived and took scuts on Marshall's ht. Gillette was escorted to a seat ctly heside Marshall, and on his = dir left, Then with great dignity the ser- geant-at-arms announced the arrival of high army and navy officials, who paraded to places assigned them. Following came members of the dip- Jomatic corps, ambassadors and min- isters, with their attaches, whose gold lace lent a tonch of color to the ageene. Next arrived the supre court, with Chief Justice White lead- ing, and the associated justices In (heir sUIr black robes. At this point tho sergeani-at-arms annnounced the arrival of President Wilson and Prosident-clect Harding, who,-amid great applause, were es- corted by the joint congressional committee on arrangements to seats directly in front of Vice-President Marshall, Finally Coolidge was éscorted o the ehamber, and standing with up- raised hand hefort M hall, took the oath to uphold the nstitution. Thig done, the ceremony and the life of the Sixty-sixth congress came to an end with the dropping of Marshall's gavel, Marshall and the retiring senators became private citizens with the sine die adjournment of the old congress. Immediately after Colidge's inaug- uration was completed, a procession began from the chamber to the stand at the east front of the capitol, where Harding was inangurated. WILSON DETERMINED T0 60 THRU INAUGURATION (By United Press) Washington, March 4. (By A. L. Bradford.) —President Wilson today determined to stick to his decision to go through with the inauguration ceremony, although his physiclan advised against it. Dr. Grayson, the president's physician, said he hoped Wilson would not insist on be- ing with Harding in front of the capitol while he was taking the oath of office. Wilson decided to go through this part of the ceremony, it was said. The plans were to have Wilson stay in a private room in the senate while Harding was usbered into office. Here he could sign legislation sedw in the last few hours and be and comfore. This was to led by Wilson and Harding in the automobile on the way to the fcapitol, NEW FACESIN CONGRESS; 01D ONES MISSING Republicans Are 300 Strong in House While Democrats Have Only 132 Members - SENATE HAS REPUBLI- CAN MAJORITY OF 22 New Faces Appear in Beth Houses and Long Familiar Ones Are Missing Today (By United Press) ‘Washington, March 4.—7The new congress, which will legislate during the first half of the harding admin=- istration, should uphola all Harding’s policies in spite of opposition, if par- ty preponderance were the only test. For in the house the republicans are 300 strong, while the democrats have but 132 seats. One is held by a soclalist and two are vacant. In the senate there are 59 repub- licans and only 37 democrats. That body got into action today, though the hquse will not meet until the extra session is called. The senate was called into special session to confirm Harding's appointees to cab- fnet and other positions, and it is expected that its session will last a week or ten days at the longest. But though the republicans are much stronger numerically than the democrats, they are not so compact. There are more groups, shades of opinion and jealousies among them. The first task, probably, of the G. 0. P. leaders in both houses will be to unify their forces, either by paci fying or disciplining the insurgents. Many new faces appear in both houses, and long familiar ones are gone. Miss Alice Robertson of Mus- kogee, will take her seat as the sec- ond woman to sit in the house. W. Bourke Cochran of New York, a for- mer member noted for his Celtic wit and powerful oratory, will again ake “the welkin ring.” In the senate, Larry Sherman of linols, the man who looks like Lin- coln; Charles Thomas of Colorado, the drollest wit in the senate; George Chamberlain of Oregon, a much loved man among his colleagues; Thomas P. Gore, the blind senator torm Oklahoma, and others who have served long will be missing after to- day. A number of sensutional golf foursomes were hroken up by the November clection, and the hunt for new partners is on. The new senators who took the oath of office today are: Thaddeus H, Carraway, - Arkansas; Samuel M. Shortridge, Canfornia; Samuel D. Nicholson, Colorado; Thomas K. Watson, Georgla; Willlam B. Me- Kinley, 1llinois; Richard P. Frnst, Kentucky; Kdwin 8. Broussard, Louisiana; Ovington K. Weller, Maryland; Tasker L. Oddie, Nevada; E. F. Ladd, North Dakota; J. W. Harrold, Oklahoma; Robert N. Stans- fleld, Oregon; Peter Norbeck, South Dakota. VERSE HARDING KISSED By Pross) Washington, March 4.—President Harding introduced an innovation in inaugural ceremonies today, when he kissed a verso on the Bible selected beforehand. The custom has becn for the Bible to be opened at random, and for the pew president without knoting what verse his 1ips touched. Some time ago, however, Harding made known his desire to have tho Bible belonging to George Washing- ton used, and selected the eighth verse of the sixth chapter of Mical to kiss. This verse reads: “le hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee but to do justly and to love mercy and to walk bumbly with thy God.” DAY OF JOYS BECOMES ONE OF DEEP SORROW (By United Press) . Forbes, N. D., March 4.—A day of great joy ended in sorrow at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Wend- land, when two births, wedding and death occurred within 24 hours. On the same day that twin sons were born to them, their daughter, Alvine, married Danjel Martin. Pefore eve- ning one of the twins had died; OATH HARDING TOOK (By United Press) Washington, March 4.—Here i3 the oath of office administered to President Harding today: “I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of Pres- ident of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Conmstitution of the United States.” LECTURE TONIGHT AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Paul G. Bass of St. Paul will de- liver an illustrated lecture on home and town planting at the Presbyter- 1an church at 8 o’clock this eveing. This lecture is under the auspices of the Women’s Community club and will take the place of the regular monthly meeting. The public is Jogt cordially ipvited to attend.