Evening Star Newspaper, November 16, 1921, Page 1

, WEATHER. Rain tonight and tomorrow; warm- er; moderate southerly winds. ‘Temperature for twenty-four hours ended at-3 p.m. today: Highest, 52, at 2:30 p.m. yesterday; lowest, 29, at 7 a.m. today. Full report on Page 19. Closing New York I , Page 25. No. 28,325. Entered as secund-cl: post office Washington, D. C. matter he i WASHINGTON, D. C, 'WITH SUNDAY MCRNING EDITION FAR EASTERN PROBLEMS TACKLED BY ARMS CONFERENCE DELEGATES; EXPERTS TAKE UP HUGHES Proposal to Ban Submarines Meets With Some U. S. Support Sze Gives View of China to Committee. [ PROGRAM STILL TO BE FRAMED No Response Comes From Japanese. To Talk Later. By the Associated Press. A detalled statement regarding China’s interests and her attitude on far eastern questions was made today by Minister Sze at the first meeting of the committee on Pacific and far eastern questions of the arms con- ference. The session, however, 1 o'clock for luncheon, with th gates as guests of Secretary Hugh No program for the consideration of far eastern questions was agreed upon, but the heads of the delega- tions were delegated to meet later today to frame an order of procedure. ‘No Response From Japan. There was no response from the Japanese after China had presented her view of the situation, n.}’ld al- though some general discussion de- veloped, all of the other nations rep- resented reserved a detailed state- ment of their opinions for later pres- entation. Maintenance of the open door in China was said to have been urged vigorously by Minister Sze. He also spoke strongly for abolition of cret treaties affecting China and urged that hereafter all such treaties owers be made public. b S ‘helgn of the dispasition of recessed at e dele- ghes. ‘The quest the pr‘:)vlnce of Shantung was not brought up. Neither did Dr. Sze g0 into the question of granting future 12-—21;" concessions in China. Both of these subjects, it was learned, were %o be left for future discussion. Problems of the far east, whose solution is adjudged an integral part of the question of armament, took the center of attention at the con- ference today, while the plan for re- duction of naval establishments was assing through a period of technical Diamimation at the hands of a com- mittee of experts. For the first time the delegates of the United States, Great Britain, Japan, France, Italy, China. Belgium, Portugal and the Netherlands, acting as a committee of the whole on the far eastern questions, assembled for preliminary discussion and to lay plans for procedure. None Anxious to Break lce. In contrast to ‘he manner in which the conferenc: tackled the armament problem on its opening day, the rep- resentatives of the powers went into today's committee meeting waiting one another to speak first about The intricate questions nlm:-‘ lonlg ubled diplomatic relations in o paci Of course, c and the orient. :";eers“;::!lon had a rather concrete fdea’ of the principles it meant to present once the negotiations began, but no one seemed anxious to break e Sattitude of_the United States is that the interést of this govern- ment is not nearly so direct in the far eastern situation as it was in the question of armament. Both China and Japan appeared to prefer to wait and familiarize themselves with the atmosphere of the conference before Jaying down their views in detail Great Britain also ad failed to give any indication of a willingness to take the initiative, while all,the other powers felt that their more or less remote relationship to the far eastern tangle should prompt them to remain in the background for tke present. Smaller Body to Act. “Srhe general prediction was that as a result the task of drafting a metlod of procedure would be intrusted to a smaller committee, Just as the de- tails of the naval armament pro- sram have been left temporarily to the committee of naval experts. In the case of the far eastern questions, Rowever, it was expected that all nine of the nations represented here would have membership on the committee and would unite their influence to hasten the committee work, so that the far eastern discussions 'might take rank A5 soon as possible abreast of the more advanced negotiations on arm- ament. While the delegates were beginning their actual consideration of the sec- ond big topic on the program of the conference, the naval experts com- mittee of the five powers held its first meeting and compared impres- sions on detalls of the American re- Quetion plan, accepted yesterday in spirit and principle by all the pow- ors. China’s Principles Basis, China’s general principles for set- tlement of the Chinese phase of the| far eastern problems were understood to have formed the basis of the dis- cussion today at the first meating of the heads of delegations of the nine powers. | Jt was stated in Chinese circles that | Minister Sze of China’s delegation was' not prepared to present his concrete proposals, but would adopt their gen- eral. program to developments at to- day’s meeting in connection With the views offthe other powers. The crux of the Chinese problem, it was said by the Chinese, was the question of con- trol by the Japanese of Manchuria and Mongolia, these two provinces being considered by the Chinese as insep- arable. It was emphasized that any Bbandonment ' of China's sovereignty or economic control in the two prov- inces would be tan! ount to the absndonment of their insistence on preservation of Chirfa’s territorial in- tegrity. Phases of Proposal To Reduce Warships Up at First Meeting By the Associated Prees. The first meeting of the technical committee to which the armament program of the American delegation was referred yesterday adjourned at noon today, mot to resume until to- morrow. Various phases of the Amerfean plal were taken under con- sideratiom by e individual experts BY G. GOULD LINCOLN. The suggestion by the head of the British mission to the conference on limitation of armament, Mr. Balfour, that there be still further limitation {of tonnage of the submarines allowed under the proposed plan reducing naval armaments is meeting with support in some quarters in this cofintry. In fact, |the question was raised today as to whether the United States could go before the world as the defender -of the undersea craft and still maintain its leadership in the proposal that the navies of the world reduce. The proposal of Mr. Balfour to cut down the tonnage of submarines al- lowed—fixed in the United States plan at 90,000 tons—was commented upon today by Senator Borah of Idaho, who almost a year ago put into concrete form—a resolution offered in the Sen- NATIONS' MOTIVES STAND REVEALED iEnough Has Developed to De- termine General Course of Countries. BY DAVID LAWRENCE. Governments do not usually show their hand early in an international conference, but enough has developed here already to determine what the general course of the various nations is to be. Now that the public sessions are temporarily at an end, it is im- jmotives which are guiding the differ- ent powers in the secret committee meetings, where, after all, the real conclusions will be reached, for, as Bernard Shaw once said, principles are always easily settled, but it's {‘the details that cause divorce: Here is an outline of what the dif- ferent powers are aiming to do, as re- vealed ’a private expressions of their delegates, as weii as in public utter- ances: 4 2 Gredt Britain' is ‘sincerely irst. trying to bring about a reéduction in the cost of naval armament, and is ready to agree in entirety to the | American proposal about 'scrapping llarge battleships, “ but is sensitive about the future development of the submarine and airplane. Fear of Two Weapons. If the truth were *told, there is a weapons of warfare than naval ex- perts like to admit. Scrapping of Wattleships is not difficult if the sub- marine and airplane are to be used as instruments of offensive war. As the discussions proceed these two will grow -in importance. They are the real “details” of the naval pro- posals. The question of shipyards for replacement and repairs will give little difficulty. As yet, nothing has been said publicly about the Anglo- Japanese alliance, but the British delegation knows the American view. Great Britain appears ready to give up the Anglo-Japanese alliance, but will use it as a_bargaining point to gain from the United States either an understanding about the funding of war debts or concessions in re- spect of naval matters. The proba- bilities are that the British them- selves haven’t decided the point, but they do know the United States is eager to have the alliancé abrogated and, with characteristic diplomacy, the British are waiting the oppor- tune moment to obtain some “quid pro quo.” Japan Sees Value. Second. Japan is rather eager for reduction of naval armament, like Great Britain, she sees a value in the submarine. Japan's desire, however, is to use the submarine and to obtain permission to build cruis- ing submarines big erough to oper- ate at great distances from home. This coincides with the wish of American naval experts, too, who be- lieve the offensive submarine is a valuable arm for possible operations in the Pacific. Great Britain has the huinanitarian argument, however, and will emphasize it constantly, and probably her view will prevail, for it is easy to get public opinion aroused even to the point, perhaps, of abalish- ing submarines altogether- because of the fact that their only practidable use is by inhumane raids on surface craft. Japan's real aim at this confer- ence is not naval armament, which seems easy to adjust, but far eastern affairs. This means China. Japan has made it plain that she is willing to go along | with the great powers in their desire to lift the tax burden, but that she ! wants a more or less free hand in China. Baron Kato is represented as saying mdul interfere” in China. That's Ithe ruxiof the whole thing. Japan wants a free hand in China or, falling that, she hopes for as little limitation on her pretensions as possible. Italy Watehing U. 8. Third. France is an onlooker in mat- ters of naval armament. But her part is none the less influential., Premier | Briand has been maneuvering to draw Italy to his side, but ‘while the latter is willing to give France support on fsome points, the truth is Italy. is lwatchlng the United sumvma will follow Secretary Hughes more than Premier Briand. France is interested not in reducing land armament, but in placing emphatically before the world her case against Germany on regara- tions and national security. After three years of speech-making the French rslaize they have not made 8 convincing impression upon other coun- tries as to their need for a large stand- ing army. Premier Briand is prepar- ing a master stroke. He will soon of- fer to give up the expense of that gfmy if guarantees of national security are given France and if the powers, in- cluding the United States, will gome- how underwrite the payment by Ger- many of her debts. If such a move leads to a discussion fnfarmally of war debts as a whole, Treat Britain portant to know the principles and | but, ate—the proposal that the three great naval powers of the world enter upon a plan to limit naval armaments. Sen- or Borah said: “Mr. Balfour's suggestion that ocean-going submarines ought to be destroyed is one of the best sug- gestions which could possibly be made at this conference. “The submarine is outside the pale of civilized warfare and should be bans all forms of assassination. The banns alll forms of assassination. The submarine ought not only to be re- duced In’tonnage, but, as indicated by Mr. Balfour, it should be abso- lutely prohibited.” Senator Borah feels very strongly on this subject. It is not his plan, however, at this time to address the Senate on the subject, but to give the conference on limitation of naval armament full opportunity to bring about an adjustment of the matter. While nothing official was forth- ANEW SENSHTON Envoy Indicates Country May Renounce Claims in Siberia - and China. BY WILLIAM T. ELLIS. Frankly, this article has as its defi- lnne foundation a glance of one man's eyes and a single sentenée of six words. True, they were official eyes, trained to impassivity; yet when they were turned upon me, With sudden alertness, I seemed to see a great light, ‘With & man who can speak. for Japan, |1 had been discussing far eastern memo- ries and problems. Just before we part- ed I bethought me to try a bit of Hughes diplomacy, ahd o plumped straight to the center of one of the most delicate issues at present en- grossing Washington; Having in mind the inevitable! and rather staggering relinquishments of Japan's pre-confer- ence claims, 1 asked: ‘‘How is it going to be possible for Japan to accept the decistons, which she knows she will ultimately accept, without loss of pretige?” Startling “About Face” Instantly my friend replied: “She will 2dd to her prestige.” More meaningful than the words.so decisively spoken was the swift swinging of his eyes toward me, as it challenging my comprehen- lgood deal more fear. of those two |sion of the pprtentousness of the decla- | |ration. For ‘the man who spoke is no [mere hangercon of the Japanese delega- tion, a picker-up of trifles outside of the doors of council rooms. He was perfectly @ware that what he said implicd that Japan contemplates a startling “about face,” and a great sur- render sich as even her most ardent defenders scarcely expect of her. Those six words and that startling, searching glance, were a window into the fairest prospect yet revealed |since President Harding issued his | fateful invitation to this meeting. Even ‘the delightsome vista opened up by Secretary Hughes was not half 8o impressive. If I interpret arlght the hint I have had, then Japan® is going to ‘startle the conference and the world by a complete renunciation of the aims in China. and Siberia which have really created the Pa- cific problems. Realizes Long Chances. Like the European powers who got the prizes for which they grabbed at Paris and have since had to let them go, Japan fully understands that-in seizing parts of China and Russia she & taking long chances There is abundant evidence that the resentful would protest, and protest more Bf. fectively than the Koreans have pro- tested—and nobody knows so we] Japan how costly Korean ill wilf has been. Over the rich prizes of eastern Siberia, Manchuria and Shantung have hung the ominous clouds of fh- evitable future war with Russia and China, the two largest nations on earth, once these have found them- selves. All possible profit from sov- ereignty over an unwilling and re- vengeful people is bound to be swal- lowed up in the cost of future wars, not to mention ‘the possible losses from the disfavor of other nations. - Every time informed men discuss the delicate situation in the far east they find themselves facing the spec- tacle of Japan upon two horns of a dilemma—if there is to be peace in the world she $imply cannot keep what se has grasped on the mainland of Asia, and for her to renounce her claims to Shantung, to Siberia, to Manchuria, and to the right to inter- meddle with Chinese domestic affairs, would seem like such a complete backdown as hardly may be expeated of an orfental nation. The problem he hoped the United States “would not remains after every debate, as to how Japan is to find a modus viviendi. " Adventures Bring Protest, It has not occurred to commentators to suggest that Japan herself might hpropose this radical solution of the perilous problems of the Pacific. True, she has all along professed that she cherishes no imperialistic policy. | In Japan, there exists a strong and growing party which protests that Japah's chauvinistic adventures on the mainland hold no promise of real advantage, but only serve to win the ill will of the world. Times without number it has been printed in’ Japa- nese publications that a complete can- celiation of all of Japan's political and military claims in China and Si- beria would be thé most statesman- like step for the nation to take. But it has seemed scarcely credible that| the Japauese government, as at pres- ent dominated, would be lling ! entertain such an idealistic program. May Remounce Plan. Perhaps, though, Japan has been, often she has declared, misun- deritood by the world. Let us sup- pose that, with even more than the audacity of the American government, in making the Hughes proposals, she should, by a magnificent gesture .in wwontinued on Page 2, Column 7.) " (Continued on Paze 4, Column_4.) (Continucd on Page 2, Coumn o) residents of the regions concerned| PLAN ening Sfa The Asociated Press is exclusively entitied to the use for republication of all Dews Gispatches eredited to it or not otberwise credited in thls paper and also the local news published herels. Al rights of publication of special dispatches hereln are also reserved. Yesterday’s Net Circulation, 90,986 Briand to Bring Up Issue of | Land Arms. SPEED OF WORK (EVOKES PRAISE {American Program Carried Out in Twin Subjects. BY N. 0. MESSENGER. Secretary Hughes' idea that/ the twin subjects of the international conference, limitation of armament and far eastern questions, can be dealt with concurrently is being car- ried out. The “committee of ad- mirals,” appointed by the committee on program of the conference, will take immediate jurisdiction over the modifications designed to be pre- sented by Great Britain and Japan jto the American naval plan of arma- ment limitation. At the same time another group of delegates, including the minor powers represented at the conference, will be at work upon Pacific and far eastern questions. Briand to Bridg Up Armies. The second branch of armament limitation, the reduction of land forces, will very shortly be taken up, Premicr ‘Briand of France having notified the conference and received | secretary Hughes' assent to do so that he would soon be prepag€d to start the discussion of that subject. The promptness with which the conference is getting under way and making actual practical progress Is the marvel of the old-world diplo- matists, unused to such celerity in procedure attending fmportant meet- ings of this character. Secretary Hughes has fixed the slogan of the: great international as- sembly, in’ eftect, and in the terse language of the day It is that the way to limit is to limit and the way to dispose‘of vexing questions is to settle them, so, why delay? 4 Approval Is Expected. All of which is said to be quite ac- ceptable to the visiting statesmen, and unquestionably will meet with the approval of the American peo- ple, who are nothing it not prone to expedition in the disposition of prob- lems whose consideration is once undertaken. There is one little matter, however, which has yet to be worked out, or “something will be heard from the country,” and that is the degree of publieity attending the consideration of the topics in hand. Secretary Hughes, in private conversation here- tofore, has expressed his favor of a confidence of the conference as it goes along. He set the example by exposing the American program at the outset. Mr. Balfour in his address to the con- ference yesterday rather chilled public expectations by voicing the hope that secrecy would be rigidly maintained over such portions of the delibera- tions as required secrecy. Many in the 1 audience looked down their nose at this broad hint to the delegates. There is likely to be a difference of opinion be- tween the view of the public and the old world statesmen as to what is rlecessary to keep in camera. I Public in Expectant Mood. After Secretary Hughes' startling bold play on the opening day of the con- ference, it is observable that the pub- ‘lic is in a mood to expect other swift developments in the unfolding of the conference’s work and to think that ‘'most anything can happen.” The be- i 95 | lief prevalls in some quarters that in broad, swift strokes the eastern ques- tions may be outlined very soon. ‘Whether the United States will take the initiative in this branch of the lsgend& as it did with naval limitations, or whether Japan may come through | with a preliminary offer is the subject of speculation in diplomatic i clrfl??-- 3 P! and official t is quite apparent that th - nese delegation is in aympathey ]"vli’(!h Secretary Hughes' policy of celerity of lac(lan in the conference. Indeed, his i spirit has become contagfous, and al- teady on the side lines there is.talk of the conference winding up the main features of its work within a couple of months, or putting it into shape for committee settlement, which would re- l{leve :‘I;e main Ibady of the delegates rom the necessity of a prolon; in the American c&plml.p e stiy . Much Important Still Undone. This spirit of optimism may be dashed, however, as the ramifications of the agenda spread out. There -is a great deal of importance yet to be whipped into form for the unanimous agreement of the delegate body. The subject of regulation of modern meth- ods and implements of warfare, con- sidered to be one of the most impor- tant before the conferemce, can be cited. : Public interest is found te - tracted to the forthcoming a:p::ltl.:n by Premier Briand of France’s con- \cern in limitation of land force. Pop- ular imagination is fired, it is demon- strated in comments ° hpard, by France's position respecting the ne- cessity of maintaining a large army. a position occupied by herself rather | conspicuously, although unless far eastern questions can be settled sat- isfactorily, Japan's claims for keep- |ti ing a large army will be recognized tolhnve {:er : i n_authoritative British quarters today it was indicatéd thlt‘ in the discussion - before the~committee of admirals of modifications of the American naval limitation plan, Great Britain's main concern would be the reduction of submarine tonpage; and, the 1lleutlon of whether naval con- struction plants should be annihilated for ten years, or a unit keep slive during that period in case it is de- sired xthe end of the holiday to 0. policy of taking the public into the| MEMORIAL BRIDGE URGENTLY NEED Army Officers’ View Follow- ing the Armistice Day Traffic Tie-Up. Until the proposed Arlington Me- morial bridge is provided, the stag- be practically an impossibility. The Armistice day tie-up has fast- ened this conviction upon Col. Clar- of Washington, who was ‘the grand dier frum the. Capitol to Arlington. ustice Frederick ons of the District ' Supréme "Court, who has written to the District Commission~ ers about the matter. “It is a physical impossibility for two bridges to accommodate such a volume of traffic as tried to reach Arlington Friday,” Gen. Bandholtz !stated to a Star representative to- day. “You might as well try to put 500 people in a ten-by-ten-foot,room. If there are to be large gatherings at Arlington in the future, the govern- ment cannot too soon realize the in- sufficiency of the present facilities | for crossing the river and provide an appropriation for a new bridge.” Says Police Were Effective. Justice Siddons followed the Aque- duct bridge route in going to Ar- lington Friday. He has informed the Commissioners that the police were effective in handling the traffic from that. after crossing into Virginia, progress was slow, due, evidently, to conditions at Arlington growing parking of machines. “The lesson of the experience is perfectly clear,” states Justice Sid- dons, “and that is, there are not near- 1y enough river crossings to accom- . modate such a crowd as sought to reach the scene of the impressive ceremonies within the limited time prescribed for them. “] trust that there will be no vicarious sacrifices mado to appease the angry and disappointed or to satisfy any other motive of polite critics. “I am authorized by Justice Bailey of the Supreme Couct of the District, who rode in the same automobile with me, to state that he concurs in the foregoing.” Col. Sherrill believes that the traf- fic congestion Armistice day could not have been averted and that a repetition of the conditions may be expected in_the future when such large crowds attempt to use . the Highway and Aqueduct _bridges within a limited period of time. The only solution of the problem is in the construction of a new bridge, he is_convinced. ‘Congress now has before it an esti- mate of $25,000 for the preparation of plans for the proposed Arlington Memo- rial bridge, which would extend from the Lincoln Memorial to Arlington, | linking north with south and memoria fzing the obliteration of sectional dif- |ferences. The estimate was transmitted iby Budget Director Dawes at the di- j rection of President Harding. i Several weeks ago the President ex- with the least delay possible, and in- structed his alde to prepare a prelimin- ary estimate for transmission to Con- gress through the budget director. The project has, been before Comgra times without getting very far, but it is ! pelieved that the President’s active in- tqrest in the matter, coupled with the impressive demonstration of the n of sach a: bridge furnished .by the Armistice day traffic tie-up, will bring favorable action upon the estimate. ZIHLMAN CALLS MEETING. Subcommittee Considering Police Probe Invites Officials. Representative Fred ~Zihlman “,of Maryland has called a meeting for tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock of the special *subebmmittee of the House District committee to which was reforred a request for.an investi- gatipn of the police department in the District of Columbia. THhe meet- tomorrow morning is to bé execu- ve. s Officials of the District government ess many’ ence O. Sherrill, aide to the President |COommissioners. | TWO CENTS. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1921—THIRTY-SIX ' PAGES. GESSFORD NOT ORDERED BEFORE POLICE DOCTOR Commissioner Oyster Not Informed Superintendent Plans to Retire December 1. In respect to rumors circulating in Washington today that Maj. Gessford, superintendent of police, would re- tire December 1. and that the board of police surgeous would recommend that the major relinquish his duties, Capt. Oyster, Commissioner in charge of the police department, this after- noon said: - “If Maj. Gessford has appeared be- fore the board of police surgeons, it is news to the Commissioners. I don't Ing of great national ceremonlals &t | know where the rumor came from Arlington without trafic jame will |that Maj. Gessford was to retire at that time. Commissioner Oyster added that no actlon looking to the retirement of Maj. Gessford had been taken by the He said he had been d by two members of the board and officer in charge of public build-| ¢ police surgeons that Maj. Gessford ings and grounds, and Gen. Harry H.|was quite sick. So far as he had been Bandholtz, commander of the District | advised, Maj. Gessford has not asked for retirement from the position of chief of police, nor had he been or- marshal of the.cortege that conveyed | dered before the board of police sur- the body of Apierica's wnknown ‘mol-|geons. o DISHONESTY CREEPS INTO IV SERVIE Commission Head Says Lack of Funds Prevents Vital Character Probe. By the Associated Press. DETROIT, November 16.—Insuffi- cient appropriations to enable the Washington Circle to the bridge, but | Civil Service Commission to investi-; gate the moral character and record : s certified for government | out of the difficulty of the paraders | Bervice is “probably responsible for in finding their locations and the|even criminality and dishonesty” in of pers the service, John H. Bartlett, presi- dent of the commission, declared in | an address hére today before the convention of the National Civil Serv- ice Reform League. “On account of insufficient funds with which to man the undertaking,” Mr. Bartlett told the convention, “the Civil Service Commission is annually examining over 300,000 applicants for federal positions, and certifying those who attain a scholastic rating of 70 ; per cent and over, without making any examination or investigation whatsoever of their moral character, criminal record, habits, reputation, industry, faithfulness, workfulness, veracity or loyalty. The ‘rating,’ the thing which determines their relative positions on the eligible register, does not take into account even a fraction | of 1 per cent the fact of good char- acter, indifferent character, or bad character, but is wholly and purely scholastic.” Cites D. C. Police Case. . Referring to what he described as the “recent shocking disclosures of criminality in the city of Washing- ton, where, at this time, a policeman is held for the theft of an automo- bile,”” Mr. Bartlett declared the com- mission had determined on account of pressed to Col. Sherrill his desire thati this, although there was no proviion | this memoial project should be started | for it, to make character investig: tions and ratngs henceforth in certi { fying applicants for the Washington police _force. The 597,000-employes of the federal government are the very protector: of our lives and the guardians of our property.” the speaker assérted. Yet, with the recent exception of post- eed | masters, they are certified for service “without regard to their character or moral record.” The qyality of these federal employes, ha)‘idded, “abso- lutely determines the quality of our government.” Although the postal service is rapidly improving, Mr. Bartlet sai, “hundred of thousands of dollars’ worth of mail is stolen anhually and many believe that much may be laid at the doors of the em- ployes themselves.” " Half of Employes Borrowed. Although the commission, in his opinion, had built up an “extremely creditable organization, considering the limitation of finances,” Mr. Bart- left asserted it was laboring under the:serious eyil of having “about one- half of our employes borrowed from other departments,” adding that it could “readily be seen how this crip- and officers of the police department!ples our control and belittles our hase been invited to attend.- Chair-|identity and authority.” man_ Zihlman said' today that he merely wishes to get the views of the | the departments with the best labo: members of the subcommittee onf|he concluded, what they think should be done. “It i8 our, work not only to supply “but to speak with au- thority that they keep always with- Representatives Fitsgerald of ‘Ohio:in the law, the rules and the spirit and %’Bflnn of New Jersey, both of|of civil service. As an ardent admirer whom are members of the District|of the late Theodore Roosevelt, I committee, and both of whom have]determined ‘measures ‘calling for aniwhers he investigation of the District police |imprints of introduced onfer with force, have been ssked to o he Colmitt Tonueg. am that the _commission, otfoe served and left lasting his strong character. shall be the home of the tinue to 1. i’ BY CROW INDIANS Chief Plenty Coups in Charge of Fascinating Ceremony at Hotel Willard. ‘When Armando Diaz was a little boy in Italy he was an omnivorous reader of | stories about Indians. He admired them greatly. He dreamed about them,. but hardly dared hope he would ever see one. Today this same Diaz, now com- |mlnder—ln-chld of the Italian armies, was adopted into the Crow nation, in- vested with the .costume and parapher- nalia of a war chief, and given an In- dian name. The name is ‘“‘A-cheea Ohuse” or Plenty Coups. The chief bearing the same name, who lald the war bonnet and coup-stick on the grave of the unknown soldier last Friday, per- formed the adoption and, in giving the general his own name, paid highest In- dian honor possible. The two groups, Gen. Dias and his ! aides and Chief Plenty Coups with other tribal representatives, met in a large room in the Willard this morn- ing. Those present also included Charles H. Burke, U. 8. Indian com- missions:; Representative Darrow of the 6th Pennsylvania district; Dr. Joseph K. Dixon of Philadelphia, the noted student of the Indian peoples and author of “The Vanishing Race”; John L. Craig of Philadelphia, donor of the costume and its accessories, and Col. Mervyn Chandos Buckey, ‘American aide to Gen. Diaz. Colorful Ceremonies. The ceremonies were colorful and impressive, despite the 20th century surroundings of the hotel apartment. They began with the “Dance of Adoption,” performed by the aged chief and Russell White Bear, Red | Neck and White Faced Bear, repre- senting the Crow nation. Next came a group of three songs, the “War Song,” “Song of Victory” and the “Home Song,” welcoming the newly created chief after his victorious | warfare. _Gen. Diaz gave plain { evidence of his interest, appreciation | ondeven emotion. The tom-tom pro- { vided the only accompaniment to the chants. Next came the investiture. Gen. Diaz was presented with a complete {Continued on Page 2, Column b.) Today’s News In Brief Renunciation by Japan of claims in Siberia and China hinted at by en- voy. Page 1 ! Dresel named American charge d'af- i “taires in Germany. Page 1 Charles and Zita reach Gibraltar. Page 2 School pupils give Near Edst Relief $1,934. Page 2 Seventy-five marines now guarding capital mails. Page Landru impatient over interest of public in his murder trial. Page 2 Subcommittee named at first meeting of armament limitation committee to take up American naval prq- posals. Roosevelt made chairman. Page 3 Woman sues for part of Hanna es- tate. Page 3 italian press advocating reduction in land armament of Europe as big problem before conference. Page 3 British liberal press criticises Bal- four for not accepting Hughes’ pro- posal without modifications. Page 3 French and Italian experts think navies of their countries ‘should be increased. Page 4 Secretary Hughes has great responsi- bility- ‘regarding arms conference publicity. . - Page 4 Control of finances in China by Chi- nese advocated. ) Page 4 0dds declared against U. S..in war on Japan. Page 4 Salesman arrested in mail robbery case as he is about to sail for Eu- rope. Page § Lawyer James K. Jones of this city dies suddenly in Arkansas. Page 7 Petworth citisens urge place in Con- gress for D. C. Page 13 House and Senate conferees agree on “ excise and soft drink taxes. Page13 Showdown in Kansas coal fleld con- troversy expected today. Page13 Kalorama Citizens’ Association backs Jones suffrage biil. Page 13 Historical soclety told of first balloon flight in District in 1834. Page 14 Civil war veterans stress significance of congressional medal of honor. . Page 18 Chamber of Commerce debates tu- bercular school site. Page 1 Colorado coal miners cut 30 per cent. Page 31 |Elevul robberies net burglars over 3450 ~ Page 13 Jesult 'lnlllfutlolll represented :todsy i+t Roorzetown University .lnx’\;o‘nm 2 sk STREET RAILWAYS OPEN OPPOSITION TOMOTOR BUSSES {Fight Applications for Permits to Establish Four Addi- tional Lines. TROLLEY OFFICIALS ASK THAT NEED BE SHOWN Proposed Route From Georgetowr to Union Station Real Bone of Contention. The street railway companies of the District came out today in open oppo: tion to the establishment of any mor-- motor bus lines, at a hearing befor.s the Public Utllities Commission. Willlam F. Ham, president of the Washington Railway and Electric Company, 1old the commission that he contends a permit for the establish- ment of a bus line should not be is- sued unless evidence is submitted to prove that existing street railway service is inadequate. George E. Hamilton, president of the Capital Traction Company, and John E. Zimmerman, head of the Washing- ton-Virginia Railway Company, con- curred in the arguments of Mr. Ham Although the street railway officials objected to all four applications for i | | bus lines that were before the com- = migsion for consideration, the real 8si0 bone of contention was the request of the Washington Rapid Transit Com- pany for a new route from Union sta- tion to Georgetown. At the outset of the hearing Chair- man Keller asked William E. Reed. president of the bus company, to state what groups of people he thought the proposed Union station-Georgetown bus line would serve better than street cars now serve them. Only Seek Needed Routes. Mr. Reed replied that when his company began operations it desired only to give service where most needed. The request for the new route, he said, resulted from a de- mand on the part of patrons of the 16th street bus line for a route to Union station. “We didn’t feel the proposed line would be in direct competition with street railways,” said the head of the bus company. Mr. Ham told the commission that the lines already in operation by the Washington Rapid Transit Compan: haul 150,000 passengers a month { which number is taken from the earn ings of the two street railway com Ppanies. The sole question, he said. - is whether this competition is unfair To prove his contention that it is un- fair, Mr. Ham said: “The street railway companies pa\ a tax of 4 per cent on their gross rev- enues; the buses pay mone. We pave part of the street, which we do no: wear out. Buses pay nothing for th street they do help to wear out. I winter we clear the snow from our portion of the street, and who us: the §pace? Automobiles. Declares Competition Unfafr. “We must pay the salaries of cros~ ing policemen. We must help i maintain the bridges over which w. operate. Therefore, we say, this i~ not fair competition.” Mr. Ham called attention to th. expense of maintaining an unde®. ground street railway system an: pointed out that the street car con: panies must regulate service to me: the demands of the traveling publis “Require these bus companies t. have a sufficient number of machinc to carry at any hour of the day th number of people who might presen themselves for travel and see how long they would last,” said the pres i dent of the Washington Railway an: ! Electric. Former Corporation Counsel Conr: (Continued on Page 2, Column 4.) DRESEL ISNAMED CHARGE AT BERLIN American Commissioner Will Serve Until Ambassador From Here Is Chosen. Ellis Loring Dresel of Boston was nominated today by President Hard- ing to be charge d'affaires to Ger- many. Mr. Dresel has been Ameri jcan commissioner to Germany and is now in Berlin. The impression was given yester- day by officials that the nomination of an ambassador to Germany might go to the Senate within a week. This, it done, would not necessarily mean 'lhe' replacement of Mr. Dresel by an ambassador at once. because some time probably would lapse before the nomination could be confirmed and the new diplomat proceed to his post. The decision to designate Mr. Dresel as charge, at least temporaril will be carried out, it was stated to- day, irrespective of the action of the Berlin government in sending an am- | bassador or charge here as its repre sentative, ! Mr. Dresel is looked upon by the administration as being especially "ell qualified to serve in the capacity for which he has been selected. He has had much experience with the German government and its people, having lived in Berlin and elsewhere in that country a number of years. He is a lawyer and was visiting in Berlin in 1914 when the world war broke out. Because of his position and’ his wide experience, he was of great assistance to those American tourists who became stranded in Ger many during that period. He distin- guished himself i this relief work, and because of other duties performed for the American government was commended by the admanistration. Ferced to Leave Germany. He was forced to leave Germany when America entered the war, but instead of returning to his home he became identified with the .American relief commission in France and later with the relief work under the di- rection of .the American Red Cross, with headquarters in Switzerland. At the conclusion of the war he was appointed as one of the expert ad- visers to the American delegation to the Paris peace conference and later was appointed American commis- sioner to Germany, a capacity in which be has since served. It was hi who negotiated the American treaty _with the German goverpment. \