Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, February 2, 1921, Page 1

tat pt te /eather Forecast enerally fair tonight and ursday, warmer tonight ud in east portion Thursday. May Be Signal fér| Giving Up Fight, and Give Time to Appropriations ALL ACTIVITIES OF YANKEES IN ISLAND NATIONS if Greece Can Blow Mustapha Kemal Off Map, He Says, in Scouting Proposal for Negotiating With Insurgent ADMIRAL RODMAN AND STAFF OF ATLANTIC FLEET BANQUETED BY PRES. ALESSANDRI OF CHILE WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.— The Republican attempt to! enforce cloture for considera- tion of the emergency tariff | bill was defeated today in the) (By Associated Press.) Employes of the Bayonne and Bay ‘Way (Elizabeth) plants of the Stan4- ard Oil company of New Jersey, sidered the proposed reduction meetings last night, while reports employes of the Eureka Pipe Line geen Mannington, W: Va., that col iy, & Standard Oil subsidiary, had been notified of a similar reiuc- tion. In the West Virginia field a number of employes of the outa Penn Oil company, also a Standard Ol! subsidiary, have been laid off. The proposed reduction in pay, ac- cording to employes who have been notified of the plan, will take the form of suspension of a 10 per cent ‘wage bonus granted by the Standard Oil company during the war to off- set the pressure of high living costs. BONUS CUT ACCEPTED AT BAYONNE PLANT. NEW YORK, Feb. 2.—Employes at all the refineries of the Standard Oil company of New Jeresy, have -volun- tarily accepted a reduction of one- half of their cost of livig bonus ef- fective February 15, it was announced here today at the general offices of the company. The reduction is equivalent to,10 per cent of their ‘wages. ae (By Associated Press) BELFAST, Feb. 2.—Captain. King district | inspector, was seriously ‘wounded; and his wife. was shot dead last night near the Mallow railroad station in County Cork. DUBLIN, Feb. 2—Daniel Healy, ono f the four men tried by @ court-mar- tial for the shooting of one of four. teen officers killed in this city Nov- ember-21, was acquitted and discharsg- ed last night. The other three, Frank ‘Teeling, William Conway and Edward Potter, were acquitted of manslaugh- ter yesterday, but the court meserved judgement on the alternative charge of murder. FORTUNE IN JEWELS IS LEFT IN CAB (By Associated Press) CHICAGO, Fed. 2.—Charles Mur- (By Associated NEW YORK, Feb. 2.—Reports cir. the Standard Oil company was pla: reduction, affecting its employes in States, were given added currenc: made by Standard Oil subsidiaries in —New Jersey and West Virginia. Press.) d in this city that _* 10 per cent wage a rts of the United today by news of cits widely separated fields ‘PEETE DEFENSE ‘TO BEGIN LATE TODAY IN COURT LOS ANGELES, Cal. Feb. 2.— The state shorily before noon today completed its case against Mrs. Louise L. Peete on trial for the al- leged murder of Jacob Charles Den- ton, (By Associated Press) LOS ANGELES, Cal., Feb. 2.—The presentation of the defense of Mrs. Louise L. Peete, on trial for the al- leged murder of Jacob Charles Den- ton is expected to begin late today. The acting public defender, who is Mrs. Peete’s counsel, has indicated in his questioning of the 71 witnesses called by the ‘state that the defense will be based on “reasonable doubt."” ‘The prosecution’s case is expected to reach its conclusion with the com pletion of the testimony of Charles Jones, police detective assigned to duty at the district attorney's of- fice, and the recalling to the stand for a short time of Mrs, Oda Aum- ent, niece of the mining promoter. Jones is expected to continue tell- the, court of different. ex) tio} Lhe! e at ited The defense, ‘Bfter a preliminary statement by W. T. Aggeler, acting public defender, called its first wit- ness, Mrs. Bessie Collins of Los An- geles. She testified she saw Ven- ton 2 June 3, 1920, the day after that hxed by the prosecution as the date of his death. - WHOLESALER ONLY TO GET U. S. LIQUOR WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 2.—The autnority of the gaveenment.to issue from bonded warehouses is limited to manufacturers and wholesale drug- gists, Attorney General Palmer ruled in an opinion made public today by Commissioner of Internal Revenue Williams. Issuance, of permits for the dispost- tion of liquor by wholesale also is lim- ited to manufacturers and wholesale druggists, the attorney general ruled, Messe At bes permits for the withdrawal of lquor| ests of Greece. Whether this attitude on the part of the Greek king would have any bearing on the Near East’ conference to be held in London late this month, was not discolsed by Con- stantine, but he made it evident his government would refuse to recognize Mustapha Kemal Pasha, head of the Turkish Nationalists, or his delegates. Constantine declared he would make no overtures to Former Premier Vent- zelos, who is at present in France, stating M. Venizelos must take the initiative. “I do not recognize Mustapha Kemal as a person worthy to be dealt with, said the king. “Why does Europe miake all this fuss over an outlaw. Mustapha Kemal is only a big bluff, a bubble, and we can blow him off the map as we would blow a fly off the table. If it seems wise after the London conference for Greece to enter into negotiations with the responsible Turkish government in Constantinople, we will not hesitate to take that step, but any discussion must take cognizance of our right to hold Smyrna and Thrace. This is not an imperialistic policy. It is our na- tional policy. We must protect our people outside the homeland.” M, Gounaris, minister of war, will go to London as one of the Greek delegates, as he is a leader of the ATHENS, Feb. 1.—Direct negotiations for the settlement of Near Eastern problems between the Greek and Turkish Nationalists are impossible, said King Constantine today. He indicated he was not averse to conversations between Greek representatives and delegates chosen by the sultan’s| government, if such procedure was dictated by the inter- stantine, who said the Greeks had won the minister if he was the choice of the government and people. Constantine sald he had no infor-| mation that the United States would recognize him soon, but added he nat- urally was hopeful such action would be taken. He said he was glad to see} that President-elect Harding had ex- pressed -friendly sentiments toward Greece in a communication to a Greek- American Republican club. Reports that the Greek army in Asia Minor had suffered a defeat in| recent operations were denied by Con- a complete victory. “We have smashed the Turkish Na tionalists everywhere we have met them,” he asserted. Constantine's trip} to Smyrna and Thrace has been -post poned until after the London confep- ence. ee SUGAR PRICE CUT. NEW YORK, Feb. 2.—Fine lated sugar was quoted at pound by several large refiners in the! local market yesterday. ‘This pric represents a decrease of %c and is the lowest price quoted for two years. Policeman Killed in Ambush. SKIBEREEN, Ireland, Feb. 2.— Several policemen were ambushed last night at Dromoleague, County} dominant political party, aud King Constantine asserted he. did not see how the allies could refuse to accept VOTE RECOUNT IS NOT ENOUGH (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 2.— The re-count of ballots in the Michi- gan senatorial election of 1918, fin- ished today by the senate elections committee, left Senator Newberry, Republican, with a plurality of 4,334 over Henry Ford. Mr. Ford made » net gain of 3,233 votes in the re-count, but Sen- ator Newberry’s original plurality was 7,567. DARNED HOSE Cork, by a party of twenty men. One of the officers was killed and one seri- ously wounded. The others escaped. CHEYENNE, Feb. 2. to slash the measure, supporters lea the movement for a star chamber: session. Shortly afterward 1cporters, pages, lobbyists, state officials, and attaches were ordered out. -Onl7 the chief clerk was permitted to reinain Information obtained from wuthorita- is at anchor at Valpar: rived here yesterday noon in time to attend a luncheon given by the North American -Society of Chile. Joseph H, Shea, American Ambassador, introduc- ed Admiral Rodman as the “bearer of a message of friendship to Chil miral Rodman after expressing appre- ciation of the reception extended the Pacific Fleet and its personnel, said he spoke on high authority in assert- ing it was hoped that Chilean war- ships would visit waters, where they would be received} with hospitality such as was shown the Pacific Fleet a Admiral Rodman and his. staff call- ed upon President members of the cabinet who reviewed a parade of 600 sailors from the fleet. During the Shea gave a ri States embassy. ing much space ,to, the visit of the fleet, and publish news from abrowd \Fight Over Oil Royalty, Budget and Law Enforcement Bills Leads to Secret Battle Which State Party Leader Is Asked to Quiet; Meeting Lasts Into Night situation started when an effort bill and the fate of Governor When it became evident that a large group of the representatives were determined (By Associated Press.) ,. SANTIAGO, Chile, Feb. 2.—Admiral Hugh Rodman and | * the higher officers of the United States Pacific fleet, which were guests'of honor at a ban-! quet given in this city last night by President Alessandri of Chile. receptions and calls of ceremony by the American officer: During the dinner toasts to President Wilson and President-elect were proposed, change of felicitations between gov- ernment officials and the visitors. The function marked Harding and there was ex- Admiral Rodman, with his staff, ar- Aa- North American Valparaiso. Later Alessandri and afternoon, Ambassador eception at the United Newspapers of this city are devot- lish for the convenienge of the and sailors visiting the Chil- After extending a cor- By A. DANIEL BELL Tribune Staff Correspondent Ms .——Every member of the Wyoming state legislature is agog with excitement today as a result of a secret session held by the house, which started yes- terday afternoon,and continued until the wee small hours of the night. The chaotic ‘was made to decide the fate of the oil royalty division Robert D. Carey’s budget. law enforcement division and other creative measures, but definite infor- mation cannot be obtained, the fixht- ing representatives assertins that they are bound to secrecy as to the Progress of the battle. But the eruption aidicause so much dial welcome to Admiral Rodman, Mercurio asserted: power of a democracy which in the last war employed the strength of its youth only to defend human re-establish the equilibgium ‘of justice and give assurance thal Prevail. guaranty for the weak,and a promise for all humanity. Chileans know the traditions of Washington and Lincoln a; alive. guia of Peru, minister of marine, called upon Ad. miral Henry B, Wilson, command of the United tSates Atlantic Fleet here today. This was a return of th2 call paid to the president by Admiral Wilson yésterday. Shortly after noon the minister of marine was host to Admiral Wilson and his staff. of entertainment fight and a reception at, the national clu Americans in our country,” Commerg'‘o, ‘‘the Peruvian people anid government know the United States represents justice and right in the} world. We admire the great people .f/of unknown origin today caused $26,- States, and desire their}000 damage to the business section ‘of Rock River. the Unite friendship.’ the close of a busy day of cloture to 35 against, |the necessary ture rule Johnson (California), lette and Townsend—' rule were: | senate. | The vote was 36 for adoption of| far less. than two-thirds majority. | ns voting against the clo-| were: Borah, Republic Senators Colt, Keyes, Gronna, La* Fol- Democrats voting for the cloture i] “The squadron. is a symbol of the‘ ideals, liberty might so employed is a Strength LIMA, Peru, Feb. 2.—President Le- atcompanied by the During the afternon the program included a __ bull “In paying respect to the North says Hl @ very definite method of exterminat. ing a bill, Senate File 4, by Lucas of oJhnson county (by request), which was the Pilot county division measure, came before the committee of the whole |son (South Dakota), Jones (New Mex- Sheppard by 27 and was opt land |sides were paired. Senators Ashurst, Henderson, John- 0), Kendrick, Myers, and Smith The cloture pe! publica Ransdell, (Georgia}—9. | tion was supported} ed by 7 ats, Republicans Many on both 28 Demoe! Senator Townsend, Michigan, moved ‘to displace the tar- itt postoffice appropriation senate voted down the proposal. Sen-| publican, California, ordered ator Penrose served notice that intended to keep the emergency tariff! Foreign Relations committes. bill before the senate and my power to press it to a vote be-|vorable report on another resolution by Senator Johnson proposing an in- the | vestigation fore this body. minority side here that the appropriation tariff bill if kept up," Senator Pen- rose continued. haye somo of them do fati. considered again tion business methods in expenditure and disbursement, and may be something can be saved by the dela ——._—_ bill before the senate with “do all in “There is some threat from regular if the bills will fail “I think we shall appropriation bills if They may be by an administra- least have some} better that will at BIG FIRE AT ROCK RIVER. ROCK RIVER, Wyo., Feb. 2.—Fire MAY BE. PROBED Resolution Introduced by Senator Johnson Goes Back to Senate With Favorable Report WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.— Investigation of the psrticipa- ns and 9 Democrats tion of Americans “either civi- | lians or members of the mil |tary or naval e Republican, \in the governmental affairs of ablishments the republics of Nicaragua, Haiti and the; Santo Domingo,” bill, but the | resolution he | ably is proposed in a Senator Johnson, Re- favor- the Senate by reported today by The committee also ordered a fa- into “the sending of United States soldiers to Siberia: the purposes of their their activities and accomplishments, if any, situation of citizens of the | States in Siberia.’ consideration for the Senate, objection of Senator Hitchcock of Ne presence theru; and also the condition and United Senator Johnson asked immediate his resoludiuns in but they went over on braska. Senator Hitchcock, ranking Demo- cratic. member, opposed the Siberian inquiry before the committee, »ut aid not object to the proposal affecting Niearagua, Haiti, and the Domintcan republic. R CHAMBER SESSION IN The second day of February is 80 hopelessly mixed up wich the woodchuck and weather prophecy that so long as we have wild ani- mals and weather there will be no hope of unscrambling them. The authentic accounts of how Jupiter Pluvius, weary of the abuse of man- kind and the eternal discontent ex- pressed concerning his administra- tion of the weather bureau, passed the burden of his high office on to his understudy, the groundhog, were unfortunately destroyed in the burning of the Alexandria: library and in the destruction of the Car- negie library at Pompeli. ‘The his- tory therefore of weather mamiffac- 'GROUNDHOG IS SUPREME ROLE OF WEATHER PROPHET ON THIS DAY ‘ the moon into the weather-making business, but it has never proved successful and has always resulted in miserable failure. Still other aspirants have arisen from time to time, but none have obtained any credibility or vogue as even proph- ets or bum guessers on weather matters. Among them may be men- tioned the goose-bone. A very punk system that developed no standing whatever in the profession. Prof. Grountinog handed out his weather chart today. It indicates six weeks of disagreeable weather from now on as a change from the perfect winter weather we have p y th pening of phy, a taxcab driver, found $53,000 i Off tive sources indicates the battle stagnd|chaos that it continued on until the| senate Without recommendation from| ture and the early records came | {re"scuooy ne Since the opening worth of jewels tied’ up in a pleco Policeman NOT YET QUT | t% reresentatives raged turious-|night and the impossibility of ‘an tales the Feramerce on county af-) gown to us in legends and such of black velvet while sweeping out his car. No claimant has appear- ed and the police have started an investigation to find out if they are part of the loot obtained in recent jewelry store hold-ups. or eee RAIL WAGE CUT , — HORNELL, N. Y., Feb. 2.—Wages of maintenance of way laborers were reduced from 48 cents an hour to 33 and 30 cents today by the Erle Rail- road company. The men protested that it was a violation of the national agreement, but remained work. : FOR COMPLE Duty Kidnaped, STYLE HERE Robbed of Car (By Associated Press) CHICAGO, Feb. 2.—Fred Schoel, a policeman off duty and in plain clothes, was kidnaped, robbed of his | automobile, gun and $18 by two highwaymen last night. When they saw his star they gave him # heat- ing and threw him, blindfolded, from his machine, he said. The art of darning hose is being put to good use by an industrious young lady of the city. An ad was in- serted in the Tribune last «week to the effect that hose delivered at the ¥. W. C. 4. fooms would be darned and returned at a reasonable price. The young bachelors rooming in the city are taking advantage of the op- portunity and many parcels have been left at the Y. W. C. A. rooms. ly. Representative Mercer led the forces against an increase in salarics for state officials, asserting that the ‘Present is no time to boost expenses ‘When the item to give the gover- nor $25,000 for a defense fund was brought up there was more fireworks in which Representatives Jenkins, Deloney, Franzen, Frisby and Under. ‘wood expressed their wish that the item be stricken out. It was also declared that attacks ‘were made against the provision for the national guard, the HALF BILLION MORE NEEDED TION U.S. NAVY agroement caused leaders to send for T. Blake Kennedy, hoping that the Republican party leader might bring the dispute ‘to an agreeable end. Hut Mr. Kennedy could not be found and the fight continued to its conclusion. Further developments may occur today as a result of the caucus held last night as an attempt to settle the dispute. The right of the house to, hold a élosed session is questioned by inany who assert that only the senate may hold executive session, cud then only when discussing the governor's appointments, ‘This is denied by a house official who declares the low- er body may oust anyone they piease. SENATE APPROVES | LAW. ENFORCEMENT (Special to The Tribune.) CHEYENNE, Wyo., Feb. 2.—The ‘Wyoming senate late Tuesday after- noon passed the administration bill for the creation of a law enforcement de: heard arguments both for and against the bill, very earnest and more or less convincing arguments, and witn that canny wisdom frequently exhibit- ed by standing committes had declined to make a decision ard had “passed the buck” to the whole senate: Senator Lucas, sponfér of the meas- ure, made the customary motion, viz, that when the commitjee arise to re- port it report the bill back with a rec- ommendation that it do pass, Sen- ator Dillon zaade a motion later in the proceedings. It in no wise resem- bled the Lucas: motion—in no wise whatsoever, but that anon. The motion stated Senator Lucas arose to address the committee. Sen- ator Dillon likewise arose tu address the committee, It may be possible that Chairman Skovgard was looking at Senator Lucas with one eye and at Senator Dillon with the other eye, and that the eye focused on Senator Dillon was the more clearly-secing ‘fragmentary accounts that they are almost if not quite as uncertain as the weatter itself, A very brief mention in diagram was found in excavations at Thebes a few years ago, written by Ptolemy IL, representing the groundhog journeying to the top of one of the pyramids of Giesa on the second day of February to take astronom- fcal observations and diagnose weather conditions for the ensuing six .weeks, These then are the uncertainties and mysteries that surround early day weather. It is not much infor- mation, but it represents the sum total of all human knowledge on the subject from the starting point. And it may be sald with perfect truth and seriousness that there has been no addition to this meager fund of weather knowledge in all of the years that have intervened to the present day. | HARDING WOULD TRAIN 150,000 MEN ANHUALLY (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. President-elect Harding favors enact ment of legislation to provide for vol untary military training of 150,00¢ men annually, Chairman Kahn of the house military committee announced today on the floor of the house ir launching his fight to prevent reduc tion of the regular army below 176, 000 men. Chairman Kahn declared that the 2.— partment modeled on the Nebraska {yt ue that as Senay, be, Senator To the hour of going to press presiient elect ee ae at Mae . day carried $37,275,129.77 less than | Hawail. Among the provisions for ox-|law. Four votes were cast againat the| Dillon was tecogn and forthwith| the groundhog stands pre-eminent | ion, Ohio, recently that he fayored ax OS M (Tes the amount appropriated a year ago, bill and 17 for it. proceeded to pay his respects to Sen-| as maker and prognosticator of | army of 175,000 men, but that he Increased Cost of Labor and . aterials aod $284,01128724 lees than. the Ree RN ets rate heer ie wine Ge id ate File 4. What he said was plenty,| weather. Not 6ne laurel leaf has | hoped that “some day” it could be t Hy amount requested by the navy depart- ef jor the Mare Is- ® good deal more than that and then| been snatched from the wreath of | cut to 150,000 men. Calls for Jump in Estimates as nocd ree y the mary depart land, Callt, navy yard, $1,405,000 for | PILOT COUNTY . ES ciratigios nia: trow! others Besides the cut in the enlisted per-|th Puset Sound, Wash., navy’ yara;|SILL 18 KILLED (Continued on Page 10) have been those who would inject | ‘Tribune ‘vant Ads bring results. WASHINGTON, Feb. will be required to complete gram embarked upon in 1916, mittee esti priation bill, for ts The committee said that, pleting the program originally was placed at $54,700,000, increased cost of -naterials and labor probably would {ncrease the total cost to $972,931,000, of which $538,270,000 has been appro- riated. Prthe bill reported today, which car- ries a total of $395,504,444.23, provides $90,000,000 for continuing construc: tion next year. “This amount, the accompanying Reported in House Today (By Associated Press.) 2.—Nearly half a billion dollars today in report ry the ‘Becal year 1922. the great naval building pro- the house appropriations com- ing the annual naval appro- while the total cost of com- report stated, “will allow the work to be prosecuted during the coming fiscal year about as rapidly as it has ben possible to proceed thus far in the current fiscal year.” ‘The 1916 program authoried 1n6 ships. Many of these have been com- pleted, but seventeen batleships and battle cruisers and a number of aux- {liaries still are under construction. ‘The bill agit reached the house to- sonnel of the mavy from 143,000 to 100,000 heretofore announced, the com- mittee also cut the marine corps from 27,400 to 20,000 enlisted men. No re- duction, however, will be made in <he number of officers in elther branch of service. A force of 109,000 men, the commit- tee said, wouid be sufficient to keep at least 384 vessels in operation, or 32 more than were in the entirg’navy in 1916, The total appropriation for aviation is $6,913,431, a reduction of $28,087,- 569 from estimates, and $13,086,000 less than was appropriated for this year. An ‘appropriation of $550,000 or work ‘on yards and stations on the Afggntic and Gulf coasts {s recom- $1,025,000 for the naval station and $177,000 for an ammunition depot at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; $100,000 for a simflar depot at Mare Island, and $25,000 for one on Puget Sound; $209,- 000 for the naval base at San Diego, Calif., $40,000 for a submarine base at Coco Solo, Panama Canal Zone, and $150,000 for a similar base at Pearl Harbpr, Hawaii. The commit- tee recommended an appropriation of $200,000 for the navy yard at Philadel- phia, as compared with $1,200,000 np- Propriated for this year, cut the ap- Propriation for the Norfolk, Va., navy yard from $520,000 to $260,000 ana made no provision for navy yards st Washington, D. C., or Portsmouth, N. H. No proVision was made for a nava station at Guam for which the nav3 mended, while $4,907,000 is proposed for yards on the Pacific coast and in department recommended a $1,499,001 CHEYENNE, Wyo., Feb. 2.—Pilot county is dead again. Deader than the proverbial door nail, if even not more defunct than that. It happened in the senate Tuesday afternoon, this lat- est demise of Pilot county, and Sen- ator John Dillon of Lander was. re- sponsible. He did it with his little ham- mer {, @., one 16-pound verbal sledge. When Senator Dillon, at last breath- less, ceased to swing his oratorical touble-jack there wasn’t énough left of the Pilot county profect to mako @ decent fare-you-well frazzle and the majority of the senate proceeded hu- manely to put the poor thing out of its misery, On the final show-down it was a two-to-one proposition—16 senatorial thumbs turned down’ and eight turned up. I. P, was the method of disposition. I. P. stands for indet- inite postponement. The phrase is n appropriation. misnomer, Indefinite postponement is CONGRESS WILL PASS ON BILL TO GIVE COUNTIES HALF OF STATE ROYALTY (Special to The Tribune) WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 2.— Representative Taylor of Colorado has introduced a bill directing states to apportion half of all proceeds arising from the leasing act to the counties within which the receipts originate, He has the backing of all western members and will push for final action at the earliest possible date, The Taylor bill follows the act apportioning receipts from national forests to the counties in which the forests are located. Western members through whose efforts states were apportioned per cent receipts from rents and under the leasing act were sful on the plea that the amount would reimburse the coun- ties for taxes lost through federal ownership of lands. The evident dis- position of some state legistatures | to disregard this feature is respon sible for the Taylor bill, which will be pushed. ”