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day,. with fair and colder. Temperature for twenty-two hours . ended at 10 o'clock last WEATHER. Partly cloudy and much colder a_cold wave; est, 76; lowest, 62. Full report on Page 7. tomorrow night: High- No. 869.| No. 28,329. Entered as sscond-class matter. post office Washington, D. C. i WASHINGTON, D. C, SUNDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 20, 1921, JAPAN’S STAND ON.CHINA PLEASES CONFERENCE, BUT MORE EXPLICIT STATEMENT HAD BEEN HOPED FOR Provides Basis . for Further Discussion. FRANCE’S VIEW Other Nations Join in. Support of ‘Open Door.” BY G. GOULD LINCOLN. “We are entirely uninfluenced by any policy of territorial aggrandize- ment in any part of China. “We adhere without condition or reservation to the principle of the China.” These two sentences from the state- ment of Admiral Baron Kato, head of the Japanese delegation, made yes- terday to the Washington conference on China's proposals ta the confer- ence, are in harmony with the entire address of Baron Kato, which express- ed the friendliest feeling toward the Chinese. Falled to Be Explicit. When the delegates to the confer- ence assembled yesterday in “com- mittee of the whole” on questions of the far east, at the Pan-American building, it was known that expres- sions would be made by Japan, and probably the other nations represent- ed at the conference, with reference to the detailed proposals previously submitted by the Chinese. The feeling here last night was that while the statement of the Japanese augured well for future consideration and disposition of problems of the far east—China in particular—the Japanese had failed to be as explicit —to get “down to brass tacks"—as it had been hoped they would be. The Japanese in the past have sev- eral times In various diplomatic pro- nouncements made similar statements with regard to- Chins, it was pointed out, though pone of them was per- haps as far-reaching as the statement of yesterday. Awatited With Keea Interest. The ofclal statgment of the attl- tude of Japan toward problems of the far east and towapd the proposals of China was awaited yesterday with the keenest interest. Following the meet- ing of the conference there was a strong feeling of satisfaction in the highest quarters with the progrese being made'and with the prospect of ultimate accomplishment at the con- ference. ‘open door and equal opportunity’ (nl Formal statements regarding the far east problems were made also by the delegations of Great Britain, Belgium, I Italy and were followed by exprés- sions of opinion from ‘he French, Hol- | land and Portuguese delegates. No comment was made by the American delegation. The statement of the French posi- tion was more explicit with regard to the Chinese proposals than any of the others, M. Briand sayipg that the French delegation “is ll'lzoud to con- sider in the most favorsble light the Chinese claims in their entirety.” Pledged Selves to Ald. Belgium and Great Brjtain pledged themselves to aid in measures to in- sure the territorial integrity of China, the continuance of the “open door policy,” and assented to the proposal that China should be left to work out; her own domestic problems. At the close of the statements mldel By the heads of the various delega- tions, Mr. Sze expressed the apprecia- tion of the Chinese delegation for “the united sympathy and friendship of the delegations” here for China and her proposals,” hccording to a statement issued to the press by the conference, which continued: “Of course many of the proposals will be considered In conjunction with their application. - He (Mr. Sze) would desire to reserve to the Chinese dele- gation the right of discussing them in detall then. But he was sure that the friendly sentiments as expressed and the geneéral spirit of accord they pre- sented would be greatly conducive to the suecess 5f the conference.” Meeting Again Tomorrow. The conference is to meet again on the problems of the far east at 4 o'clock tomorTow afternoon. It is the purpose of the delegates to make as much speed as possible with the con- sideration of these questions. Unlike the case of the naval limitasién of Armament, there will be no feterence of the.far east questioris to a com- mittee of technical.€Xperts, but they will be consideréd by the principal delegates themisélves from the start, though theré may be times when each delegatiop will call for information from fts experts on the far east and economic problems, it was said. Baran Kato, who spoke usual in Japanese, his remarks being trans- lated at the conclusion of his address, declared that China's present difficul- ties are due no less to her domestic situation than to her external rela- tions:” He. said that the Japanese were anxiqus to see a speedy settle- ment - of China’s domestic problsms and ‘a resestablishment of unity in that ‘country. . Avelds All Intervention. “But wewant to aveid all action that ‘may 'be construed as an inter- (Continued oa “Columa 3) MORE IN DETAIL Adm day, foliows: : culties in China lie no less in themselves. such materials from China, as parties. interested for the purpose of matters. EReE TS iral Kato’s Statement On China Before Conference The statement of Admiral Baron Kato," head of tne Japanese delegaticn, on China’s proposals, 1. It seems to the Japanese delegition that existing diffi- her external relations. We are anxious to see peace and unity re-established at the earliest possible moment, but we want to avoid all action that may be construed as an intervention in the internal affairs of China. All that this conference can achieve is, it seems to us, to adjust China's foreign relations, leaving her domestic situation to be worked out by the Chinese that country, we do not claim any special rights or privileges, and we welcome fair and honest competition with all nations. With regard to the question of the abolition of extra- territoriality, which is perhaps one of the most important questions proposed by the Chinese delegation, it is our in- tention to join with other delegations in the endeavor to come to an arrangement in a manner fair and satisfactory to all ‘We have come to this conference, not to advance our own selfish interests;.we have come to co-operate with all nations and friendship among nations. 3. The Japanese delegation understands that the principal object of the conference,is to establish in common accord policies and principles which are to guide the future actions of the nations here represented. Although we are ready to explain or discuss any problem which in the wisdom of the conference is taken up, we should regret undue protraction of the discussions by detailed examination of innumerable minor — made to the conference yester- her domestic situation than in 2. The Japanese delegation wishes to assure the Chinese delegation and the whole conference that Japan has every desire to cultiVate the happiest relations with China. We are, solicitous of making whatever contributions we are capable of toward China’s realization of her just and legitimate aspira- tions. We are entirely uninfluenced by any policy of terri- torial aggrandizement in any part of China. We adhere with- out condition or reservation to the principte of “the open door and equal opportunity” in China. particular for the supply of raw materials essential to our in- dustrial life, and for foodstuffs as well. We look to China in In the purchase of in all our trade relations with assuring peace in the far east AMERICA ADHERES.EAND ARMAME 3" RATIO] NEXT ON PROG Question of Auxiliary Craft Briand . 10 feld to Be of Second- ary Importance. Will Lay -France’s Views Before Confer- .ence Tomorrow. DELEGATES STAND' FIRM (PRESENTS KNOTTY ISSUE Right of Formulation of Ppliey Will Not Be Surrendered to Naval Experts. By the Associated Press, Secretary Hughes and his asso- ciates of the American delegation have no intention of surrendering to the naval experts the formulation of any policies to guide American action” in naval or. other questions pertaining to the armament confer- !llltb. 1 It was made plain yesterday that the function of the experts .was strictly that of developing the facts. Determination of policies upon those facts is the reserved right of the civilians who make up the American delegation. : IS Emphasis in this connection was laid yesterday on the undesirability of diverting attention from the main issue of the American naval pro- posals, the capital ship ratio plas All questions of proportions of aux- iliary craft, the place of submari in the scheme of curtallment and similar items are looked upon by the American delegation as of secondary importance. B Japanese Only Stumbling Block. For - this reason the American atti- tude of resolute adherence to t 5-3 ratio” of the American capit: ship plan has been'emphasized. Jt Guarantee Alliance With United States Apparently Doomed by Stand of Senate. The question of a reduction of land armaments is to come before the Wash- ingtop conference at its open session to- morrow at 11 am. in Memorial Con- tinental Hall. . M. Briand, premier of France, will lay before the conference the views of his government regfrding land armies and any possible reduction. The position taken by France is rec- ognized as the key to the land arma- ment problem. Unless France can be satisfled. it is realized that any agreement for limitation of land arma- ments at this time is so problematical as to be practically impossible. - Nevertheless,, the Washington con- ference is to make an earneat effort at the solution of this knotty problem. France is, or beliéves herself to be, constantly under a‘threat of German in- vasion. The upset condtion of Russia al- 50 -is regarded ‘as a menace, but one which may be eliminated as Russia gains a mord stable government. Making In Hands of U. S. The United States, it was pointed out last night by a distinguished American and republican who is here for the Washington conference, has in its hands the means.of making pos- sible a beginning of the limitation of land armaments. But it is exceedingly is this main issue which is still to|improbable that the United States be met, together with the ten-year|will make the necessagy move. This is bullding holiday and & substantial immediate reduction in tonnage il ready afloat. The announced inten- tion of the Japanese delegatioh’ to seek ah alteration of the ratio, how- ever, is the only known stumbling block to this first, vital agreement, 80 far as can be seen, How far the work of the experts has cleared the way for that under- standing it is difficult to say at the end of the first full week of.con- ference deliberations. The workings of the experts remain a mysterious little-known process to the world at large. 5 Home Pelitics Involved. In contection with the Japanese attitude, the impression appeared to gain ground yesterday that Admiral Baron Kato, in -announcing his pur- pose to seek a slightly higher tonnage ratio for Japan, - was prompted. to some extent by coms siderations involving home politics. How .far Baron Kato is prepared: to press. that fight, however, and| ‘whether he does not already stand committed to the American program. of maintaining & nival status” quo, between the two powers on & reduced Soen. no more nor less than. a hard and fast agreement with Great Britain to go to the aid of France if she be attack- ed by Gegmany, the agreement to cover a definite period of years, say twenty years. The Senate of the United States would not agree to any such agree- [ment unless there should ba a tre- " (Continued on Page 3, Column € ————— WABASH RIVER FLOODS THOUSANDS OF ACRES |- LEAVE Great Property Damage, Caused in Indiana—Waters Continue to Rise. TERRE HAUTE, Ind., November 19. —Thousands of acres of lowlands of the Wabash valley are under water tonight and great property damage has resulted from high waters caused by recent rains. The Wabash river reached .a stage of sixteen feet to- night and was still rising. Standing corn in the'lowlands was ruined, with 811 small ‘streamsa also .overflowing; damaged. §6 far there Rave been: no|States “&‘! Suard cutter Semin £ loss of Tive stock, _jchuria or Mongol & Chinese Recall Old Charges of Il Faith. HOPING PLEDGE | WILL BE BACKED Awaiting Evidence Before Showing Enthusiasm. By the Associated Press. i Chinese delegation officiils, com- menting last night on Japan's pro- nouncement yesterday on ‘the Chinese proposals, expressed grafification, but asserted that Japan previously had declared her attitude toward China based on such principles, “but never adhered to.” “We hope,” one high member of the Chinese delegation sald. “Japan means what she says, and will carry out in detail those principles. It may be that Japan, glving expression to them before a conference of this sort composed of ‘the great powers, means what she says.” 5 The Chinese were inclined to re- celve with reservation the Japanese statement until a more concrete statement is forthcoming from the Japanese basd on the general prin- ciples enunciated. The Chinese said they were awaiting evidence of “Japan's good faith” before waxing enthuslastic over the developments today. | Views Fail to Colncide. Tn some quarters, with reference to Japan's assertion that she was not Influenced by any policy et territorial aggrandizement'in any part of China, it was stated that Chjna’s conception of what comprised,China did not coincide with Japan's view. The province of Manchuria was given as an example, the Chinese asserting that China can pevey cencede either Myn- reséntative: Japanese ‘ware dls- pused to, rest tent last night with Admiral Baron Kato's exposition .be- fore thé “big nine” of Japan's atti- tude toward China, believing that it rably presepted the standpoint that it would convince the world of Japan's sincere intentions as to Chi- na. & S¢eks Hread Principles. The statement was regarded as.con- firming forecasts that Japan seeks at the conference a declaration of broad principles and policies in the far east, which would gulde all nations in the future, and is inclined to look with disfavor upon an analysis of the past, belleving that such might un- necessarily cause friction. Baron Shidehara, the Japanese am- bassador, was unable to attend yes- terday’s session. It was explained at the Japanese headquarters that he had this morning a recurrent attack of fever. His physician expected, however, that the ambassador would be able to resume his official duties early this week. Official Japanese circles expressed hope last night that the suggested Japanese modifications to the Amer- ican naval proposals would not create any impression that Japan was striv- ing for things unreasonable. Japan had accepted the proposals in prin- ciple, it was pointed out, but that did not imply that she had abandoned any right of amendment. Had Estimated Ratio. The Japanese naval experts had estimated that a ratio of seven for Japan to ten for the United States and Great Britain, it was explained, was the proportion insuring the proper defense of the Japanese em- pire, and they had frankly come to ‘Washington voicing their views. With such a ratio, it was satd, it would seem certain that neither Eng- land nor the United States had any- thing to fear from Japan. England had suggested changes, it was added, and France and Italy were yet to be heard from. Another indication to the Japanese that the United States herself regarded - the proposals as flexible, 1t was said, was the sug- gested fixing of eventuwal equality in capital ship tonnage between Eng- land and the United States, whereas for the time being England's ton- nage would be left at approximately 100,000 tons more than the United States. Japanese representatives de- clined to answer the question as to whether Japan would: remain -ada- mant in insisting upon-a ration of 0] instead of 60 per cent. ' —_— BURNING- SHIP, The Navy Department was adyised tonight ‘that ‘the oiler Alameds was anchored ' thirty-five \miles off Cape Henry and that a)l hands had aban- doned ship and were now on board the British steamer Bristol. The Alameda was en route to Nor- folk to take the Navy Christmas mail overseas next week. She is a 10,000 ton steel vessel and carries a crew of twelve officers and seventy-five men. ' WILMINGTON, N.' C. - November as being ether YALEBY10TO3 Owen Matches Field Goal by Aldrich and Adds Touch- down to It. 55,000 WITNESS CONTEST Crimson Victory, Fairly Earned, Causes Unprecedented Triple Tie Among “Big Three.” By the Associated Press. CAMBRIDGE, Mass., gimb today. # score wais 10 to 3. It was a-last périod victory, in which a touchdown by Ov.g‘ goal kicked from it Wy Buell, and'a goal from the field by Owen gave the team of Capt. Keith Kane points which surpassed the three gained by Yale through the-fleld goal of Capt. “Mac" Aldrich, kicked in the first quarter. The Harvard triumph was unex- { pected generally, coming at the close jot a season of uncertainty for the Crimson eleven, and of previously un- broken success by Yals, It caused afi unprecedented triple tie In the stand- ing among the “Big Three"—Prince- ton, the winner over Harvard; Yale, }tamers of the Tigers; Harvard, the victor over Yale. Nearly. 55,000 See Game. This fortieth Yale-Harvard game was played in the Harvard stadium before a crowd of almost 55,000, and the organized cheering, the outbursts of applause, the mass songs and the Ihl.nd concerts that are tradition with these contests all enlivened and col- ored the picture. At the close, the Harvard adherents poured from the stands onto the grid- iron, the Crimson band became the ad of a column of cheering hun- dreds that soon were twisting and squirming up the fleld and across again in a serpentine march of tri- umph. To the Harvard victory, in which its foot ball coaching system fash- foned the strategy and dictated the tactics and its foot ball playing spirit carried the team fighting through three periods of opposition by a heavier and harder hitting team, sev- eral players contributed notably. They were Owen, Buell, Fitts, Chapin and Kane. 5 ‘With Yale leading, 3 to 0, the game turned in the third period on Buell's feat in running back, through most of, the Yale team, & punt which he caught at midfield. His dash cover- ed 37 yards, carrying the ball to Yale's 12-yard line. ! Buell Scores Touchdown. = - Opening the fourth period, on the next line-up, Buell capitalized the element of deception through a de- layed forward pass for an advance of 8 yards. A burst against the Blue line . lacked inches of first down. Owen gathered strength for another assault 'and carried mot only the (Continued on Page 27, Column 2.) — ANTI-RED. MOVEMENT IN UKRAINE BROKEN UP luvin Army Reports Capture -of Gen. Tutunuk’s Staff and Many of His Band.’ ) By the Associated Press. 2 RIGA, Letvia, November 19.—The {anti-bolshevik movement .in .the {Ukraine, which has been in progress under Gen. Tutunuk, but was credited! with being Inspired by ‘Gen. Petlura, léader in ‘mumerous previous anti- boishevik movements, has been com- pletely broken up, according to the i Rosta News Agenay, the official soviet 19~The U. 8. 8. 'Alameda is afire | news organisation In the Baitic. about forty miles'off Cape Henry,|' The soviet army yesterday capiured according te § wireléss messtge re-|Gen. Tutunuk’'s staff nedr. Ovruteh, in rosds, bridges and culverts have been|ceived héte tonight The United;Valkynis, says the agenay, killing <all from this port. sasweréd of his band apd meking prisoners yl numerous othesl, < T Sioux Indians Honor Pershing With Name Of “Brave Eagle” Gen. Pershing hereafter will be known to members of the Sieux Indian tribe as “Brave Eagle.” The name was given him at a council of Sioux In- dians tion om Armistice day and was formally communicated today to Gen. Pershing’s office in the ‘ar Department by Commis- sioner Burke of Indian affairs, The Indian commissioner pre- led a telegram from ¥oster Th Hawk, at Valentine, Neb., which sal “On Armistice day the Indians of Rosebud Agency gave Gen. Pershing an Indian name. His mame will be Brave Eagile on accoumt of bravery. He will be known rave Eagle among the ‘Sioux trom mow on. Indications Point to Lessen- ing of German Burden by Allies. By the Associated Press. BERLIN November 19.—Future in- stallments of German reparations may be postponed after those due in Janu- ary and February are paid if the al- lies are “convinced of Germany's sin- cerity” it was intimated semi-official- 1y today after a final conference be- tween Chancellor Wirth and members of the reparations commission. The commisaion which has been in Berlin for several days studying Ger- many’s financial situation returned to Paris tonight. It was sald the com- milssion made it clear that Germany must meet the January and February SONG OF THE OLD SEXTON. 3 HARVARD DEFEATS | SURRENDER ON TAX SETBACKT0G.0.P. Vote Agreeing to 50 Per Cent Surtax Held as Blow to ", Prospects. ’ LEAD%RS FORESEE PERILS President Recognizes This Will Be Big Issue for Party to Take Before People. BY WILL P. KENNEDY. %57} %ne vote of the House on Thursday reeing £6. the Sepate amendment ing the maximum surtax on in- cowes over $200,000 at 50 per cent, which is the one essentia] feature of the tax revision bill, not only surrendered to the Senate the con- stitutional prerogative of the House to write the revenue-raising bili, it is held, but, in the opinion of the ad- ministration leaders, gave the re- publican party a setback which it will have great difficulty in overcom- ing when it next goes before the people. Less than two weeks ago the re- publican campaign managers got a terrible scare in the results of local elections. Then, when Secretary Hughes laid down a definite pro- posal to scrap the navies of the world at the arms parley, the republican leaders again saw their administration soar to the pinnacle of popular ap- proval. The vote of the House on Thursday again took the heart out of them. They fear that imposing that high surtax on incomes may nullify much of the good work that the administration has done, because they feel that it balks the one out- standing thing which the administra- installments, but that future pay-|tion had promised to do—bring money ments would be given further con-| jnto productive industry. sideration. GEBRMAN FINANCES STATED. Minister Hermes Declares Budget Must Be Brought Into-Order. By the Associated Press. BERLIN, November 19.—Minister of Finance Hermes, speaking yesterday before the taxatfon committee of the reichstag, said the committee would certainly agree on three points: 1. That Germany must try from her own resources- to bring her budget into order. 2. . That this would be impossible if the present reparations conditioms were maintained. 3. That no respite was to be ex- pected so long as Germany had not proved that she had done everytling possible to regularize her finances. Herr Hermes regretted that reports (Continued on Page 3, Column ) That President Harding recognizes that this will be the big issue on which the party now in power must go before the people is shown in his letter to Chairman Fordney of the ways and means committee, urging compromise on a lower rate—which, in fact, was what the Senate was ex- pecting. Presidept Harding and his political advisers are today depressed over the approval of the 50 per cent surtax.more than anything else that has happened since March 4. The House vote on the surtax maxi- mum emphasized two things, the re- publican campaign managers are im- pressing upon the party chieftains: (1) the liability that always goes with a ponderous majority, and (2) the modern trend toward group con- trol. © The oppertunity for group control (Continued on Page 2, Column 3.) ————————————————————————————————————————— PRESTO! ‘PRESIDENT IS PUZZLED BY SLEIGHT-OF-HAND OF MAGICIAN ok = o President Harding.was mystified .yesterday as he has never been before, ‘dipiomacy and politics notwithstanding.. He saw golf balls vanish into clear air, doflar dbilis -transformed into -strips of newspaper before his very eyes and ~pennies mysteriously grow into quarters.. He admitted being completely baffied, Many :times has he seen magiclans work their tricks and been . somewhat pus- sled, but never before has he be- held, . such- wisardry -performed right. gt -hie..own luncheon table without Ueing able to follow: gle triek,: Mrs. Harding was also vastly ‘amused afd watched with amasement the legerdemain that was uncovered right before her, as were also other spectators, Gov. Allen of Kansas, Senator Curtis and J. Davidson, also of Kansas, and Mpj. Jimes A. Buchanan, who sed to be luncheon guests at the White House yesterdsy. During the course of the mornin, one of the callers on the sxscutive was M. Malini ~ M. Malini exe- ocuted one er two sleight-of-hand tricks and the President sald, “You must stay tb Iunch. Mrs. Harding must see this” M. Malini did stay to lunch and entcrtained the guests before and during the meal with an astonishing bill of magic with no apparatus except playing cards, knivés and forks and other objects around the table. He bit a ‘button ‘from Senator Curtis® coat Every one saw it was gone. He blew and it was back again. " Mrs. Harding vouched for its be- <ing well sewed on and admiltted that she could not do it half so quickly. The magician, blindfold- ed, selected cards from a new deck that each of ‘the guests had thought of, but not mentioned. A seemingly endless string of more complicated and baffiing tricks fol- h“‘led : lini has never appeared on the stage, and 8o is unknown to the public in general, but he has been decorated by the rulers of ‘seven - different countries and has given performances by request bafors Bdward the Seventh and George the Fifth of Great Britain, ut of - ke R e the King of Siam. (HOUSE COMMITTEE CALLS FOR HALT ON DEFIGIENCY FUNDS New Policy Requires Ex- penses Be Kept Within Lim- its of Appropriations. COONTZ AND FORBES ARE TARGETS FOR CRITICISM Chairman Madden Scores Indis- criminate Spending Along Lines Not Authorized by Congress. The House appropriations commit- tee has laid down the fiat to all gov- ernment departments and establish- ments that they are to live within the law with regard to expenditures and henceforth are not to continue in- discriminate or extravagant expendi- tures which have not been authorized and then come to Congress with defi- ciency estimates. In pursuance of this new policy, enunciated by Chair- man Madden during hearings on the first deficiency bill for 1922, the Navy Department has been forced to with- draw estimates for $27,000,000, which could not be justified to the satisfac- tion of the committee. Throughout the entire government service there is consternation because ot this sharp check that has been glven, but members of the appropria- tions committee say that they are receiving hearty commendation from administration leaders because of their new policy. Coonts and Forbes Bear Brunt. Admiral Robert E. Coontz, chief of naval operations, and Col. C. R. Forbes, director of the United States Veterans® Bureau, had to bear the brunt of the criticism of the appropriations com- mittee in promulgating the pro- nunciamento that the federal agencies must allocate the money appropriated by Congress for the specific work for lwhlch it was appropriated, and mnot for carrying out their own program of the directions of Congress. The principal criticism of the Veterans' Bureau administration was that ld‘- ministration expenses are excessive and that it.costs & x per cent for asdministration. The appropriations committes let ¢ be known in a blunt statement to support any proper expenditure real- 1y needed to carry on the reliet and rehabilitation work for the former service men, but it has no inten- tion of allowing fat salaries for oth- ers to enrich themselves under the cloak of humanitarian work for the war heroes. Madden Leads Attack. Chairman Madden took the lead in laying down the law to these gov- ernment officials, and he intends to do some plain talking in the House about what the committee drew forth in its hearings, when the deficiency bill comes up in the House on Tues- day. You took an oath to uphold the laws of this country, did yYou not?" Chairman Madden said in substance to Admiral Coontz. “I do not see that you are doing so. You have mot been allocating the moneys Congress gave you for the purposes Congress designated. You have been following your own program regardless and then coming to us with deficiency estimates which you again use to carry out your own.program. This must not continue. You and all other government officlals must live within. the appropriations and use them for the specific purpose Con- gress designated. 1f this is not done, 1 myself will employ a lawyer &nd take action against you.” These are not the exact words used, but this is the meat of what Chairman Mad- den said, according to his own testi- mony and that of other members of the committee. = Probe Coal Expenditures. : The deficiency appropriation asked by the Navy Department—$27,000,00f —was for many purposes—construc- tion work, for coal, repair of docks, etc. Representative Patrick H. Kelley of Michigan, republican, who had charge of the regular appropriation bill for the Navy Department for the current fiscal year, particularly with reference to coal expenditure and he examined Ad- miral Coontz sharply on this phase of naval expenditure. Chairman Madden made the position of the committee clear as regards its determination to protect the fund ap- propriated fo the Veterans’ Bureau for the bona-fide care of the veterans and not for administrative salaries, when, he sharply criticised Col. Forbes for some high salaries, particularly to the regional manager at Philadelphia. He said: x “I am talking about the salaries o? the district managers and of the men employed in those administrative po- sitions. 1 am not talking about the expenses of the soldiers or the ex- pense of their care and rehabilita- . tion; but in the administration of this fund, which Is a sacred fund ap- propriates for a sacred purpose, 1 would like to impress upon you the thought, and when I say that I am sure it is the thought of every member of this committee, and the thought of every member of Congress, that we do not want any part of the money that we intend for the rehgblilitation of these men to be paild to someé man for the management of the fund.” Chairman Madden, supported by Representatives Kelley and Wood, in- sisted that there was limitatien !/ (Continued on Page 2, Cotumn 64 without regard for or in disregard [T Col. Forbes that It was ready to ° had studied up .