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to! eénded at 2 p. Full report on Page 14. Closing New York Stocks Fa=r ' No. 28321 WEATHER. 1;:"” ttonll'm and tomorrow; colder Temperature for twenty-four hours m today: Highest, 51, at ; lowest, 40, at mid- Entered as second-class matter post office Washington, D. C. WASHINGTON, D. C, eni WITH SUNDAY MORNING EDITION SATURDA NOVEMBER 12, . 2 = o Shar. 1921 —-TWENTY-SIX = PAGES. Member of The Associated paper and alss the use for republication of all mews aispatches credited to it or mot otherwi<e credited fn 1hls All rights of publication of special dispatches hereln are also rexerved. 3 the Associated Press Press Is exclusively entitled to the local news published hercis, Yesterday’s Net Circulation, 108,539 TWO CENTS. SCRAPPING WARSHIPS IN 10-YEAR NAVAL HOLIDAY B 'SECRETARY HUGHES LAYS DOWN PRINCIPLES TO AVERT ALL WARS; MEETING OPENED BY PRESIDENT Asks Japanese to Abandon AMERICA WOULD || TAKE HER SHARE All Capital Ships and Fifteen Older Ones Could Go. By the Associated Press. The American armament limita- tion plan, as outlined to the arma- ment conference today by Secre- tary Hughes, was described by Admiral Baron Kato of the Jap- amese delegation as very drastie, but a good preposal to have been placed before the conferemee. Secretary Hughes in his speech fol- lowing his accesion to the duties of presiding officer of the limitation of arms conference today suggested that the conference should proceed to con- sider the question of the limitation of armament. Secretary Hughes then proceéed to announce the proposal of the Amer- ican delegates as the basis ef a pro- gram. for the limitation of naval Summarized, it i A naval holiday of at least ten years,-in which there should be no further construction of capital shi The four general principles sug- gested by the United States were set forth as follows: That all capital shipbuilding pro- grams, either byilding, or projected, Ehould be abandoned, Lo - That further reduction. should be made through the scrapping of cer~ tain of the older ships. 5 That in general regard should be hzd to the existing naval strength of the powers concerned. That the capital ship tonnage should be used—as the measure of strength for. navies gnd a propor- lionate allowance of auxiliary com- ‘batant craft prescribed. Speech fn Full. Secretary Hughes' speech, In fuil, folipws: “Gentlemen: It is:with a deep sense of privilege and responsibil- ity that [ accept the honor you have conferred. rmit me to express the most cordial appreciation of the assur- ances of friendly co-operation, which bave been generously ex- pressed by the representatives of all the invited governments. The earnest desire anid purpose, mani- fested in every step in the ap- proach to this meeting, that we should meet the reasonable expec-' n of a watching world by eftective action suited to the op- portunity is the best augury for the success of the conference. “The President invited the gov- erpments of the British empire, France, Italy nra Japan to partici- p;,tfl'in 2 confefence on the subject of limitation of armament, in con- nection with which Pacific and far . eastern questions would also be i 1t would have been most e to the President to have 31l the powers to take part ' conference, but it was to be a time when other tlons should yield to the requirements of the ex- . mcy, and in this view the fmvitation was extended to the ‘oup known as the principal al- fiea and associated powers, which, by of the conditions pro- duced’ by the war, control in the mafn the armament of the world. ‘The opportunity tolimitarmament lies within their grasp. Appreve Invitation. “It was recognized, however, that the interests of other powers in the far east made it appropriate that they should be invited to par- ticipate in the discussion of Pacific and far eastern problems, and, with the approval of the five pow- ers, an invitation to take part in the discussion of those questions has been extended to Belgium, China, the Netherlands and Portu- gal. “The. inclusion of the proposal for the discussion of Pacific and far eastern questions was not for the purpose of embarrassing or delaying an agreement for limi- tation of armament, but rather to support that undertaking by avail- ing ourselves of this meeting to endeavor to reach a common un- derstanding as to the principles and policies to be followed in the far east and thus greatly diminish, and, 1f discerni possible, wholly to remove, ble sources of controversy. 1t is believed that by interchanges of views at this opportune time the governments represented here may find 8 basis of accord and thus give expression to their de- sire to assure enduring friendship. “In-the public discussions which have preceded the conference, there - have been apparently two competing views; one, that the consideration of armament should await the result of the discussion of far eastern questions, and, an- other, that the latter discussion should be ppstponed until an aj t for limitation of arma- ment has been reached. I am un- able .tp find sufficient reason for .?nyfln‘ either of these extreme views. I think that it would be most unfortunate if we should disappoint the hopes which have attached to this meeting by & postponement of the consideration of the first subject. The world looks to this conference to relieve hu =] the tcll‘tlillhlfill ‘burden crea " eempetition in arma- ment, and it is the view of the American @gevernment that we- should meet the expectation with- ouf any unmecessary delay. It is, therefore, pPoposed that the con- ‘erence sh roceed at once to #~"(Con “Page 2, Column 3.) i | l ! How U. S. Proposes to Cut Navies BY DAVID LAWRENCE. The United States today laid its cards on the table of the armament conference face up. In the first public session Secretary Hughes, head of the American delegation, announced the American proposal for the limitation of armament. These principals were advo- cated: “One. That all capital shipbuilding programs, either actual or projected, should be abandoned. “Two. That further reduction should be made through the scrapping of certain older ships. “Three. That, in general, regard should be had to the ex- isting naval strength of the powers concerned. “Four. That the capital ship tonnage should be used as a measurement of strength for navies and a propostionate allowance of auxiliary combatant craft presented.” (Copyright, 1921) PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS OPENING ARMS SESSION Mr. Secretary and Members of the Conference, Ladies and Gentlemen: It is a great and happy privilege to bid the dclegates to this conference a cordial welcome to the capital of the United States of America. It is not only a. satisfaction to greet you be- cause we were lately participants in a common cause, in which shared sacrifices and sorrows and triumphs brought our nations more closely together, but.it is gratifying to-address you as the spokesmarr for nations whose convictions snd attending actions have so much to do with the weal of woe df all mankind. It is not possible to overappraise the importance of such a conference. It is no unseemly boast, no disparagement of other nations. which, though not represepted, ace held in Highest respect, to declare that the conclusions of this body will have a signal in- fluence on-wM-human progress—en-the fortunes of the world. - Here is a meeting, I tan well believe, which is ap carnest of- the awakened-conscience of twentil ¥ ¢ a convention of remorsé, nor'a se t conference of victors to define term$ of settlement. Nor is it a council of nations seeking to remake humankind. It is rather a’ coming together, from all parts of the earth, to apply the'better. at- tributes of ‘mankind to minimize the faults in our international relationships. AT Speaking as official sponsor for the.invitation, I think I may say the call is not of 'hé«'qhited States of America alone, it is rather the spoken word of,a war-wearied world, struggling for restoration, hungering and thirsting for better relationship; of humanity crying for relief and craving assurances of lasting peace. It is easy to understand this world-wide aspiration. The glory of triumph, the rejoicing in achievement, the love of liberty, the devotion to country, the pangs of sorrow, the burdens of debt, the desolation of ruin—all these. are appraised alike in all lands. Here in the United States we are but freshly turned from tF > burial of an unknown American soldier, when a nation sorrowed while pay- ing him tribute. Whether it was spoken or not, a hundred millions of our people were summarizing the inexcusable causes, the incal- culable cost, the unspeakable sacrifices .and the unutterable sor- rows, and there was the ever-impelling question: How can human- ity justify or God forgive? Human hate demands no such toll; ambition and greed must be denied it. If misunderstanding must take the blame, then let us banish it, and let understanding rule and make good will regnant everywhere. All of us demand liberty and justice. There cannot bé one without thé ‘other, and they must be held the unquestioned possession of all peoples. Inherent rights are of God, and the tragedies of the world originate in their at- tempted denial. The world today is -infringing their enjoyment by arming to defend or deny, when-simple sanity calls for their recog- nition. through common understanding. . Out of the cataclysm of the world war came new fellowships, new convictions, new aspirations. , It is ours to make the most of them. A world staggering with debt, needs its burden lifted. Hu- manity which has been shocked-by wanton destruction would mini- mize the agencies of that destruction.” Contemplating the measure- less- cost of war and the.continuing burden of armament, all thoughtful peoples wish for real limitation of armament and would like war outlawed. In soberest reflection the world’s hundreds of millions who pay in peace and die in war wish their statesmen to turn the expenditures for destruct‘ion into means of comstruction, aimed at a higher state for those who live and follow after. It is not alone that the world cannot readjust itself and cast aside the excess burdens without relief from the.leaders of men. War has grown progressively cruel and more destructive from the first recorded .conflict to this pregnant day, and the reverse order would more become our boasted civilization. 3 Gentlemen of: the conference, the United: States welcomes you with unselfish hands. ‘We harbor no fears; we have no sordid ends to sérve; we suspect no enemy; we. contemplate-or apprehend-no cqnquest. Content with what we have, we seek nothing which :is another’s. We only wish to do with you that finer, nobler thing which no nation can do alone. ) We wish to sit with you at the table of international under- standing and good will. In good consciznce we are:eager to; meet you frankly, and invite and offer co-operatiop. The world demands a sober contemplation of the exigting order and the realization that there can be.no cure without sacrifice; not by one.of us, but by:all of us. $ ¢ - I do not mean surrendered rights, or narrowed freedom, or denied aspirations, or ‘ignoged’ national necessities. OQur: republic would no more anlg_(or these than it 'woyld give. No.pride need be humbled, no nationality submerged, but' I'would have a mergence of minds committing all-of us to less preparation for war and more enjoyment of fortunate peace.. | ' g e H The higher hopes come of the spirit of our coming. together. It is but just to recognize varying needs and peculiar positions. ~ Nothing can.be accomplished in disregard of naticnal appreher- sions. Rather, we should act together'to remove the causes-of ap- prehensions. This is not to be done in intrigue. Greater assurarice is found in the exchanges of simple honesty-and directness, among: men _resolved to accomplish as becomes leaders among nations, when civilization itself has come to its crucial test. .. - It is not to bg' challenged. that :government fails: when the ==~ (Cobunued on Page 2, Column 5.) 5 Call of World Resounds, Says Mr. Harding. HUGHES CHOSEN TO BE CHAIRMAN on Occasion Adds to Frankness. BY N. 0. MESSENGER. Profoundly impressive, in a setting dignifiedly beautiful, were the cere- monies attending the opening in Me- morial Continental Hall this morning of the conference of the natlons on limitation of armament and for con- sideration of Pacific and far eastern questions. The impressiveness of the occasion was accentuated by the simplicity of the proceedings, the lack of formality and by the atmosphere of frankness l il Lack of Formality! PROPOSED BY U. S. AS ARMS CONFERENCE OPENS NEW ZEALAND FIRM and ‘sificerity with which the object of the conference was invested by the remarks of President Harding and Secretary Hughes. To the surprise of the delegates and the assembled officials, the Ameri- can program for the limitation of al armament was disclosed at the very outset of the conference by the head of the American delegation, Sec- retary Hughes, who had alsp been unsnimously chosen as permanent presiding officer of the conference. ... Evidence of Good Faith. " This. presentation of a concrete, cofiolge, readily understood program for mceomplishing the primary object of °_the conference—limitation of armament—was overwhelming evi- dence of the good faith of the United States in calling the conference and a practical demonstration of the willingness of the United States to offer the inmitiative in a limitation— whaich will limit in fact and not in theory—of naval construction. President Harding, in his address to the conference, dealt with the spirit of the great international meeting. He volced its aims as breathing the wish of milllons of peoples of the earth, and stated the hope of the American people to be “less of arma- ment and none of war.” Proposal Put te Practice. Becretary Hughes followed imme- diately with a practical proposal to carry out the object of the confer- ence and to answer in part the pray- ers of civilization. The President told what it was hoped to accomplish. The head of the American delegation and presiding officer of the conference followed with a elear-cut proposition of how to set about accomplishment. It was a dramatic blending. The audlence, which had applauded and cheered the President's presentation of objectives and purposes, deeply appreciated the almost instantaneous following up by Secretary Hughes with America’s plan of operation to make good America's professions of intent. Reading of the plan was vo- ciferously applauded. ‘While frankly and in a spirit of sac- rifice, suggesting what the United States is willing to do to lessen naval armament, the plan of the American delegates also made demands upon Great Britain and Japan. England Asked to Halt. Great Britain was asked to stop further construction on the four new ships of the Hood type, the new capi- tal ships not laid down, but upon which money has been spent, with further restrictions. Japan was asked to abandon her program of ships not yet laid down, seven in number, the construction of none of these ships having begun, and to make other concessions. . The center of interest in the arma- zent conference will turn to the an- swer of the countries thus challenged by the United States to their definite program of armament reduction and limitation. . ‘What will be the answer? The par- ticipating delegations to the confer- ence have been requesting to know what the United States has to pro- pol ‘The reply has been given In terms specific and technical, and it is noted that they are eet forth before any phase of the far eastern questions have been taken up. Secretary Hughes pointed out in his speech that it will be possible to consider, the latter concurrently through com- mittees. IMPRESSIVE SCENES " MARK FIRST SESSION " OF BIG CONFERENCE By the Associated Press. The meeting hall was & picture full of color as the delegations and spec- tators began to gather. In the cen- ter of the big room was the confer- ence table, shaped as a square U, its top covered with bright green baize. ‘The gray desk blotter, with a tray of pens and an inkwell lay before the chairman’s place for each delegation. ‘The American delegation had chairs across the west end, wits the French on the right and the British on their left. - To the right of the French were the places ‘allotted to the Japanese, while the Italians had a correspond- ing position directly across. At the foot of the table, and at the 7 (Continued on rage 1, COiwan FORUNTED ENPRE Sir John Salmond Expresses Opposition to Attempt at Individual Action. New Zealand, through her spokes- man, SIr John Salmond, delegate to the conference on the limitation of armament, has come out firmly for the unity of Great Britain and her dominions in the present parley, and against any attempt of the dominions to act in the capacity of individual nations. So far as New Zealand is concerned, Sir John Salmond says, Great Britain and her dominions will speak as one voice for the good of that may arise will be settled outside of the conference. ‘This statement s regarded as of great importance, since it is the first that has ocome from any of the dominions in regard to their exact status with the mother country. The other dominions are expected to fol- low suit now and make clear their stand on the matter, and when this is done a great step will be made in getting all the cards on the table, as President Harding has requested, for it is believed that no solutions to the many problems that will arise can be attempted until the various nations have agreed to a definite relationship. New Zealani has led the way by coming out openly at the very start on her position. A’ controversy has lately been en- suing in the Canadian press as to hether or not Canada should in ist on speaking as an individual. It is expected now among official circles that Sir Robert Borden will follow New Zealand’s example and soon make known Canada’s exact status. Outlines Idea of Procedure. Although the methods of procedure at the conference have yet to be de- cided on, Sir John Salmond has given to a representative of The Star his ideas In a géneral way on how the delegation of the British and the do- minions will function. He believes that as each question in which any of the countries is interested fis ! scheduled to come up, the British and dominion delegates will meet to dis- cuss the matter in hand and try to reach a policy harmonious to all con- cerne He up that cannot be agreed upon or at least compromised Bo that the i British delegates can meet the dele- gates of the other nations with a solid front. If, however, any ques- (Continued on Page 4, Column 4.) Mailed' Anywhe all, and eny differences over policy, d. i believes that nothing can come (S, TAKAHASHI IS NAMED AS PREMIER OF JAPAN By the Associated Press. TOKIO, November 12.—Baron Kore- kiyo Takahashi, minister of finance in the Hara cabinet, was named .premier today. NO WINE NOR SPEECHES. {Dinner for Arms Delegates To- ! night to Be Dry. The banquet at the White House to-~ i arms conference will be dry. It was made known at the White House today that there will be no wine or liquor of any kind se at this affair. It was stated also that there will be no speech-making other than a few remarks of welcome from the Presi- dent himself. This is the first large :ing since his inauguration. PRESIDENT AWAITS WORD OF SIGNING OF PEACE When Officially Advised Will Issue Proclamation of German Situation. When officially advised of the ex- change of ratifications of the treaty of peace between the ‘United States and Germany, which occurred at Ber- I8n yesterday, President Harding will issue a proclamation {nforming the people that peaceful relations—diplo- matic and commercial—have been re- established between the two nations in accordance With the new treaty. Similar treaties of peace have been made with Austria and Hungary. Ratifications of the treaty with Austria already have been exchanged and ratifications of the treaty with Hungary are expected to be ex- changed at Budapest within a few | days. It is possible that the procla- mations of the conclusion of pea with the three European countries may be issued simultanéously. Appointments of _diplomatic and consular officers and the negotiation of necessary agreements supplement- ary to the treaties and necessary to carry them into practical effect are i expected to be made after the procla- mations are issued. ROBBERS LEAVE BANK $6. Tilinois State Bank Is Cleaned Out * by Six, Who Beat Cashier. ALTON, TiL, November 12.—Six men today held up the Illinois State Bank at East Alton, deverely beat the (cashier and assistant cashier, and es- {caped in au automobile with $12,000, leaying, according to directors of the bank, only $6 in the institution. Souvenir Editions of The Star November 10, 11 and 12 v re for 10 Cents.’ PICTURE SECTION SUPPLY EXHAUSTED Owing to the huge demand for copies of yesterday’s enlarged edition of The Star, carrying the.news and special articles on the ceremonies of burial of America’s unknown soldier and the opening today of the armament conference, the supply of Pictorial (Rotogravure) Sup- The offer of the three plements has been exhausted. Already over 20,000 ad- ditional papers have been sold. ; special enlarged editions of The Star for November 10, 11 and 12, mailed to any point in the United States for 10 cents, still stands, ex- cept that the Pictorial Sup, with yesterday’s issue. plemént cannot be supplied Otherwise the complete papers will be sent; and they contain many news pictures of the historic events of the three days, centering around Armistice day. S night in honor of the delegates to tke dinner to be given by President Hard-'| Ccfi‘ & IFERENC | W 7 Lunirarron. o APMAMEN 7P Sk 1 ey i HOUSE GIVES RIGHT OF WAY TODISTRICT Reclassificatioh Among Leg- islation to Get First Con- sideration Next Week. Legislation affecting the District of Columbia is to have right of way in the House next week. Monday is regular District day and House Lead- er Mondell said that District bills will get first consideration. Right of way is given by House Leader Mondell on Tuesday to the Lehlbach bill reclassitying the work and salary of all employes in the Dis- trict. This includes all employes of the various government departments and’ establishments in Washington and of the District government, but does not iInclude employes whose salaries are fixed by wage boards. . Twe Important Bills. Two measures of particular im- portance are on the District docket awaiting House consideration. One of these is the Edmunds bill to es- tablish in the District 2 model scheme of marine insurance which is design- ed to be followed by legislation throughout the states of the Union. ‘The purpose of this bill is to pre- vent many millions of dollars in ship insurance being paid to British con- cerns, but one of the most important phases is to prevent information concerning American shipping from getting into the hands of other nations through marine records and examinations. Loan Shark Measare. Another District bill which Chair- man Focht of the House committee hopes to ‘get action upon is the so- called loan shark regulation measure ‘which has been the subject of exten- sive hearings. | Another plece of general legislation on which a serious fight is expected to develop has been scheduled by House Leader Mondell for considera- tion on Thursday and Friday. This is the maternity bill. E —_— PLANS OF GEN. DIAZ. Italian Commander Will Leave To- night for Albany. Gen.. Diaz, commander-in-chief of the Italian armies, following a brief visit to. Baltimore today, will attend the reception to be given tonight by President Harding in honor of the delegates to the armament confer- ence. Gen. Diaz is staying at the ‘Willard, although all the members of the Itallan delegation who are not connected ‘with the ‘embassy are at the Washington. g Gen. Diaz will leave the capital at midnight tonight and will not return until November 16, when Secretary 1 Weeks has planned a dinner in his homor. Tonight he will go to Albany, and later visit Utica, Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo and Niagara Falls. On November 17 he will again depart from' Washington on a trip which {'will -embrace Cleveland, Columbus, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, jthe Grand Canyon, New Orleans, St. Louis and Cincinnati. He will come jhere ‘once’ more on December 6, to say. farewell to President Harding and his’ fellow-countrymen attending the conference. Later he plans to :visit Boston and Providence, and is {scheduled to sail from New York De- j cember 10. IWILL DISCUSS MINERS’ AID I By the Awmociated Press. PEORIA, IlL, November 12.—Routine business and introduction of resolutions occupled the convention of Illinois miners today, following the voting yes- rday of $30,000 a_month to finance tel Kansas miners in their efforts to de- feat the Kansas industrial court law. Out of 560 delegates voting on the pro- posal only fifteen op the resolu- tion. = The_subject, will come for further discussion next Monday, when Redmond Bronnan, chlef counsel for the Kansas jminers, will address the convention. The convention wrs oxpected to con- tinue through next | 1008 (\'esligalian insurance, | TRAFFIG JAM PROBE STARTEDBY OYSTER COVERBLANE Maj. Gessford Issues State- ment Exonerating Police. Says Situation Hopeless. 1 PRESIDENT REPORTED ANNQYED OVER DELAY Local Authorities Say Army Was in Charge of Roadway Leading to Arlington Cemetery. Commissioner Oyster began an in- toda to determine whether the police could have pre- vented the traffic jam on and near the Highway bridge yesterday ehich all but prevented President Harding from reaching Arlington in time to participate in the tribute of silence to the nation's unknown dead; caused Secretary Hughes to go part of the way on foot; made prisoners in their automobiles of representatives of for- eign governments until it was tov late to attend the servic and pre- vented thousands of citizens from reaching the ceme 1t was the wor: the history of W officials are bla had nominal charge of the Armistice day program, and the Army, in turn, is blaming the police for the trouble. ery. traffic tie-up in Police , which Gessford Exonerates Police. Maj. Gessford, superintendent of pu- lice, submitted to Commissioner Oys- ter today a statement exonerating the police. He said they handled a bot- tled-up jam of thousands of auto- mobiles as well as it could have been handled. One fact loomed larse today out of |an avalanche of public criticism that Sought to fusien itself upon the per- son or persons in .uthorily, if any there are, 0 Were bla ie for the tie-up. This is the accd, manifested beyond all doubt by curences, Arlington. Oddly received yosterday's oc- of a memorial bridge to enough, Congress has just from Federal Budget Di- n estimate of $25,009 aration of plans for a structure. The estimate was mitted at the direction of the dent, who beli the building of a great brids. m the Lincoln Me- morial, to ngton, which shall link north and south and memorialize the solidarity of the Union, should be undertakne at the earliest time possible. May Crystallize Sentiment. It is believed the unpleasant experi- ences encountered terday by the President and representatives of for- eign nations in their cfforts to reach Arlington will sentiment in Congress in ng the pre- liminary apy fon requested for the preparation of plans for the pro- of whether sufficient or eflicient meth- lice officers for as apparent to ods were used b clearing the ja all that the Highway bridge was the “neck of the bottie™ and that traffic which poured in from many streets to this narrow lune was more than the bridge could accommodate. Thousands who waited this side of the bridge took a philosophical view of matters, attributing the confusion to conditions which could not be helped, but there was sharp criticism of police officers toward the end of the wait, when city-bound traffic from Virginia was given right of way over the automobiles waiting to speed to Arlington for the last rites of the ceremony for the unknown dead. City-Bound Trafic Favored. Three lines of cars were permitted to come over from the Virginia side, while only one line moved from Wash- ington over the bridge. Police officers responsible for this order declared there was a congestion south of the bridge whish was necessary to clear before any considerable number of Washington cars should be permitted to reach that sec- tion with the liklihood of adding etill turther to the confusion. Automobilists pleaded with the po- lice to turn the city-bound traflic south on Virginia roads and hold it there until the persons bound for Arlington couid pass over tho bridge. The plea, however, did not meet the police view of the best way to handle the situmtion. Scenes of confusion this side of the bridge were re-enacted at Arlington after the ceremonies. The Fort Myer drill ground, west of the cemetery. was & sea of automobiles. It is doubtful if as many cars were ever assembled in one piace in the vicin- ity of Washington. Drivers who had parked on the outside of the motor colony got away without difficulty. But as the volume of the homeward movement swelled congestion devel- oped at both the Highway and Aque- duct bridges. This radiated south- I'ward until cars were stopped blocks away from the “neck of the bottlel- Many persons did not reach the Dis- trict until after 6 o'clock, although the services at Arlington ended at 1:30 o'cloci. Briand Loses Automebile. M. Briand, the French prime min- ister, and several of his associates, after the ceremonies at Arlington. could not find their automobiles and were jostled about in the pressure. The premier, M. and Mme. Viviani, M. Sarraup and Ambassador Berthelot stgod at the gates of Arlington for an hour in a vain search for their cars and the American and French secret service men assigned to them. Their plight was ended when M. Al- bert Gebart of Paris, met the secre- tary of a cabinet officer, who proffered the use Y( his automobile, M. and Mme. Viviani and M. Sarraup quickiy accepted this invitation. Another American, who was passing, gave ® (Continued on Page 2, Columm-1.) - AR 2oy AR Fer