Evening Star Newspaper, November 30, 1921, Page 1

Member of the Associated Press The Associated Press fs exclusively entitied to the use for republication of all news dispatches eredited to it or not otherwise credited in this paper and also the local news published hereln. WEATHER. Partly cloudy and somewhat warmer tonight; tomorrow cloudy, with moder- ate temperature. Temperature for twenty-four hours 3 ended at 2 p.m. today: Hij 2 p.m. today; lowest, 32, at day. Full report on page 7. 55, at .m. to- ighes! 6:30 Closing New York Stocks, Page 29. Entered as secor pos! JAPANESE TO TAKE UP SHANTUNG S3UE | DIRECT WITH CHINA Arms Conference Agrees to Give Them Free Day for Discussion. No. 28,339. PROSPECTS ARE BRIGHT FOR SETTLEMENT SOON Some Delegates Look for Adjust- ment Without Action of Far East Committee. By the Associated Press. | Arrangements have been made, it ¢ Was said officially today in arma-; ment conference circles, for direct | negotiations between the Japanese | and Chinese delegations over Shan-| tung. norder to give the Japanese and Chinese delegates a free day for their discussions the conference com- mittee on Pacific and far eastern questions adjourned today until Fri- day. ‘Will Report Friday. The question of Shantung camie up in the meeting today of the far east- ern committee and it was suggested that the Chinese and Japanese dele- gates should talk over the subject privately before the other members of the committee took it up. Both Chinese and Japanese delegates agreed to this and they are‘to meet tomorrow and report to the full com- mittee on Friday. prospects were considered brightjin American quarters that the Jupanese and Chinese representatives would be able to settle the Shantung dispute outside of the conference. The committee® did not discussion ay of China's request for withdrawal of foreign troops from China and the matter went over. The committee took up another Chinese request, for restrictions on the use of foreign telegraph and radio sys- tem. BRITISHTO OPPOSE BIG FRENCH NAVY "Fear Conirol of Mediter- ranean in Combined Italian Fleets. By the Associated Press. According to authoritative: rumors circulating in the naval circles of the arms conference that the desire of | France to have a navy equal to that of Japan would be opposed by the British, whose naval exper'd argue that it.both France and Italy have a fleet equal to that of Japan taey would sur- pass that of England. Fear Mediterranean Comtrol. If the English, French -and Italian navies wers in the proportion of 5—3—3 the union of Franco-Italian fleets would have the complete control of the Medi- terranean, which the British hold is in- dispensible to them as tae highway to India and distant South Africa. The'| British are understood to hold that as neither before nor after the war the| French and Italian fleets put together surpassed the English one. this should be kept In consideration in establisaing the ratio” of the French and Italian " fleets, which summed together should be less than the five ratio assigned lnI Great Britain. No Fear in Combination. The comment in French naval cir- | cles is that as both Italy and France | are friends of Great Britain there| is no more reason to fear a com- bination of the two against her than there is to fear that Japan and the; United States would unite against her. The French point out that the theory of the British naval experts that Britain must have a fleet equal: to that of any two powers is out of date. If such a theory, the French assert, does not apply to the Pacific why shoud it apply to the Mediterra- nean. The French thesis is also that since | neither Italy nor France are likely toi build up to the 300,000-ton maximum involved in a three ratio as compared to Britain’s five, it makes no practical difference to Great Britain what ratio; is fixed. It has been indicated in French quarters that France will not object to ltaly having a navy as large | as that of France. ARBUCKLE PROSECUTION CALLS MORE WITNESSES Rebuttal Continues——Mrs. Neigh- bors Arrested on Charge of Perjury. By the Associated Press. foa SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.. November | 30.—Additlonal witnesses in rebuttal | will be placed on the stand today | by the prosecution in the Roscoe | Arbuckle case, It was asserted by the district attorney's office. The defense then will counter with sur- | “rebuttal testimony. Arbuckle s on | trial in connection with the death of Virginia Rappe, motion picture actréss. Indications were that the entire day would be occupied by rebuttal and surrebuttal testimony, and, as| each side is expected to be allotted at least four hours for final argu- ment, it was apparent the case would not be placed in the hands of the Jury for a verdict before late tomor- Tow or Friday. Mrs. Minnie Neighbors, a defense, witness. was arrested last night on » ‘charge of perjury growing out of testimony she gave a few days ago. She testified to seeing Miss Rappe at Wheeler Hot Springs one day last t office Washington, conclude | exerted to induce the Japanese dele- "‘#“‘” to the arms conference to nd-class matter D. C. OUTSTANDING FEATURES OF SITUATION TODAY IN CONFERENCE ON ARMS The situation in the arms parley negotimtions today is as follows: The deadlock in the naval limita- tion question continues, Japan de- claring that present statistics show Japan has and therefore should continue to have a 7-10 ratio, and the United States, supported, ap- parently, by Britain, declaring Present statistics, show Japan is entitled to only a 6-10 ratio. After the ratio issue is decided, questions such as submarines and . naval bases—considered highly impor- tant—have yet to be comsidered, before a final agreement is reached. The far eastern committee is making progress. Regarding ex- traterritoriality, a special commis- sion is to go to China to investigate and report back to the various governments concerned within a year. Regarding the Chinese cus- toms tariff, a special subcommittee is expected to report within a few days. Regarding foreign post offices in China. a definite decision has already been taken. They are to be abolished, at a date to be fixed later. This is the first definite concession which Japan has made. The question of post offi Japan particularly, for it w them as a means of penetration into China, both economic and political, and had between one and two hundred scattered over Chinese territory. The decision to abolish them in- dicates on Japan's part a concilia- tory policy. Japan is also prob- ably prepared to make other con- cessions—though just where it will draw the line is not yet clear. Discussion continues today of the question of the maintenance af foreign troops. police and radio and telegraph lines in Chinese ter- ritory. Another meeting of the four American delegates was called for 5 o'clock today by tary Hughes, with further discussion of i | AGREE ONNAVY CUT ! Position Blocking Limita- tion Is Untenable. BY N. 0. MESSENGER. It is noted from the comments heard in diplomatic and official circles and written by the corps of foreign correspondents versed in the technical questions. that moral suasion is being supersede the recommendation ‘of the Japanese naval experts with acquiescence in the American ratio of naval strength suggested. The moderation, good temper and logic with which the arguments in behalf of the American plan are being urged and sustained by all who differ with the Japanese exuerts is not over- looked as an important elefaent in the possible inducing of the Japanese delegate to concur. There is marked absence of criticism of the Japanese naval experts’ stand and on the con- trary expression of sympathet terest in their position. Weight of Opinion Felt. But the weight of opinion outside is unquestionably that the Japanese | posttion is untenable and should not prevail. The naval experts of other countries have gone over the figures in their every possible combination and always the same result comes out. It shows the Japanese experts’ be unacceptable to the spirit of limi- tation. The result is so plainly obvious and logical, It is asserted, that the Japanese delegates need not feel that they had suffered a defeat before the conference in assenting to the Amer- ican plan. It is sald that they could readily admit—and be given credit before all the world for doing so— that they had waived the claifns of their experts in behalf of a broader recognition of the object of the con- ference—the limitation of armament by mutual agreement, graciously composed. Threat on Other Side. For, it is pointed out, the other side of the shield would show a dark and sinister face—the threat of continued contest for supremacy among the na- tions for naval building, against ! which the judgment and reasoning of civilization are resolutely set. But there is a_ consideration even {more potent and cogent than this which, it is urged, might well be taken into account by the Japanese delegation in recognizing the Ameri- can plan, and that is that final re- fusal to do so would drive a knife into the heart of the conference by demonstrating that it is _impossible for mnations to compose their differ- ences by negotlations of this kind. Thoughtful men in the attending conference groups feel that flat re- fusal by ‘the Japanese delegation to assent to the suggested ratio would | be tamtamount to saving that the day has not dawned when civilized na- tions may hope to reach agreements Dby mutual .understandings arrived at in friendly conference, but must still pursue their own paths in their own way. wherever they may lead. Major Thought in Decision. This is the major thought which it is believed the Japanese delegation will experts because their plan involves ful- (Continued on Page 2, Column 3. - AS SOON By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, November 30.—Ad- miral Beatty: sailed for home to- day with Lady Beatty on the steamer Adriatic, after “six weeks of a happy, hectic time” in the United States as guest of the American Legion and naval ad- viser to the British delegation at the armament conference. The hero of Jutland, dressed in « August, seized by an illness similar to that from which she suffered at the party in Arbuckle's rooms. A witness called yesterday by_the state_declared. ‘however that Miss Rappe was not at Wheeler Springs at fm time stated by Mrs. Neighbors. mufti, said he was coming to* the TUnited States again “just as soon as I jolly well can.” Replying to & -question as to what action he thought would be ltkely if Japan should insist on increasing its naval ratio in the TOINDUGE JAPANTO I} Weight of Opinion Is That| method and basis of computation to! have in mind in making up their de-! cision whether to sustain their naval| AS HE “JOLLY WELL CAN WASHINGTON, D. C, POWERS BELIEVED READY FOR FINAL DECISION ON SHIPS |Naval Experts Have Finished | i Comparison of Figures, Reporis Indicate. RATIO SUSTAINED AS FAIR AFTER STUDY, FORECAST | United States Understood to Have Given Further Figures Re- garding Hughes’ Plan. BY G. GOULD LINCOLN. It was strongly indicated today that | the naval experts, meeting in com- | !mittee, have completed their examin- | |ation and comparisons of figures deal- | ing with the relative strengths of the United States, British and Japanese navies, and that it now remains only | for the principal delegates to the Washington conference to reach a final agreement as to the ratio that shall prevail when the proposed lim- itation of naval armament—so far as capital ships is concerned—is adopted. The chief naval advisers of the United States. Great Britain and Japan were in - committee meeting for a short time today. Now in Position to Act. | It is understood that the United | States has given the data asked for re- |Barding the program proposed by Secre- [ tary Hughes, and that unless there is @ demand for further information land figures regarding the American {plan, the chicf delegates tp the con- ference should be in a position to deal With the matter with little further de- 1 | | | The American plan, for a ratio of 3." in which the United States and Great Britain are figured at 100 Japan at sixty, has been sus- eminently fair under the res given by all three of the coun {ries involved. it is understood. Thi includes the Japanese figures for the | j United States Navy and their figures | for the Japanese navy fsticat | S. Building Not Conwidered. When Vice Admiral Kato, chief of the naval experts for Japan, gave an interview Monday night saying that it was essential Japan should have a | ratio of 70 as compared to 100 for Great Britain and the United States, he did not take into consideration the tonnage of the capital ships now building by the United States, some of which are 53 per cent completed and some much more than this, it Is su]ld. has been made very clear, how- ever, that the naval experts would not themselves settle the question of the ratio which the three navies should bear to each other. This is a matter that only the principal dele- gates to the conference can settle, and it will be settled by them, of course, after a full examination of all reports submitted 'to them by their naval advisers. Not Views of Delegation. As for the statement recently made by Vice Admiral Kato, Prince Toku- gawa, & member of the Japanese dele- sation to the conference, has insisted that the vice admiral expressed his own personal views and that it was not to be interpreted as the views of | the Japanese delegation. Prince To-| kugawa, however, did not specify what were the views of the delega- tion or whether they would or would not coincidé with the personal views | of ‘the vice admiral. It is expected that as soon as the delegations have settled the question | of navy ratio another open session of the conference will be called and the delegations will lay before the world the result of their deliberations in committee. There have been inti- mations that this open session will not be long delayed. _—— QUIET RESTORED IN ROME. 'Schanur-lrinnrl Incident Regard- ed Closed. ROME, November 29.—The first | newspapers since Sunday morning jappeared this evening. During the three days that Italy has been with- out newspapers there has been no }instance of disorders. Rome was especially tranquil; there seemed less confusion and less street disorder, the city taking on the aspect of a quiet holiday. ‘The period in which the citizens have been obliged to do without daily news has also served to calm those | minds agitated by the alleged Schan- zer-Briand incident. e This evening for the first time all | the newspapers finally accepted the i statement that there had been no | tilt between the French and Italian | delegates. Those which formerly had evinced much bitterness over the re- port now accept the situation as a closed incident. —_——— 'BEWAB.D PLUCKY MAIL MAN. A check for $500 has been sent by Postmaster General Hays to Walter, Ambrose, the negro mail messenger at | Lake Charles, La., who, single-handed, | fought off mail bandits and in doing so was shot through the stomach. Despite his wourds, the messenger pursued the -robbcrs some distance, firing four shots at them and then de. livered the mail to the train intact. limitation program, he said. other powers would have to do the same thing. The 5-5-3 proposal had been ac- cepted by the British government and its experts in Washington as satisfactory in every way, he added. If the conference -should close témorrow, it would Be considered a success, Admiral Beatty said. He repeated that the very fact that he was going home was evidence that the conference was progress- ing satisfactorily. . ) He was accompanied to shipside by Capt. Bailey, naval attache, and H. H. Sims, a secretary at the British embassy in Washington, and Gloster Armstrong, the Drit- ish consul general in New York.. i | edral | superior, who concluded the ceremo- !tude for the warmth of his welcome. NEW ARGHBISHDP PLAGED N OFFGE Most Rev. M. J. Curley In- stalled Successor to Late Cardinal Gibbons. By the Associated Press. BALTIMORE, November 30.—Most Rev. Michael J. Curley, former Bishop of St. Augustine, Fla.,, was installed Archbishop of Baltimore at the cath- this morning, succeeding the late James Cardinal Gibbons in that capacity. The conferring of the pallium, the crowning act in the ele- vation of a bishop to the archiepisco- Dpacy, will take place in January, next. Today's ceremonies were compar; ‘tively simple and in no way ap- proached the pomp and splendor ac- companying the bestowal of the peal- lium. ; Atiénded by Retisue of Bishops. Preceded by a long procession of | the “clergy and seminarians, Arch- bishop Curley, attended by a retinue of bishops and monsignori, entered the cathedral where Bishop Owen B. Cor- rigan, dioceasan administrator since the death of Cardinal Gibbons, pontifi- cated at mass. The church was crowded to overflowing. After the méss Bishop Corrigah de- livered an address of welcome and loyalty to the new archbishop on be-' half of the clergy and Robert Biggs, president of the St. Vincent de Paui conference, spoke on the part of the laity. Archbishop Curley responded. Clergy Declare Allegiance. The clergy of the diocese then ren- dered their allegiance to their new H nies with his blessing. Mgr. Curley is tenth Archbishop of Baltimore. It was the first installa- tion ceremony held in_the historic edifice since Cardinal Gibbons, then Bishop of Richmond, became head of the archdiocese more than forty-four years ago. Grateful for Welcome. Archbishop Curley responded, ex- pressing his appreciation and grati- Discussing the subject of education he emphasized the necessity of reli- gious instruction to fit the Catholic Youth for worthy citizenship. “Where there is doubt as to which we will erect, a stately church or a capacious school,” he said, “let usi have no hesitation in making our| choice—the school.” “The Catholic Church takes its stand,” he said, “on the program of the best secular training united to or rather permeated by the teaching of God Man."” Archbishop Curley was glowingly eulogistic in his references to the late Cardinal Gibbons. “In.every fiber of his being,” he said, *he was a stanch son of the church of God, and, at the same time, he Vielded to no man in his love for the republic, whose praises he sung whenever occasion offered it- self.” WHITE HOUSE MEETINGS. President Arranges Conferences to Discuss Legislative Program. President Harding was understood today to have planned a series of con- ferences with congressional leaders with respect to the legislative pro- gram for the regular session of Con- gress, convening Monday. Senator Watson of Indiana, who, with Senator Curtis of Kansas, the republican whip, has been directing Senate affairs during the absence of Senator Lodge at the arms conference, held a conference with the President a few days ago and was understood to WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, [y the Associat, Egg Boycott Advised As $30,000 Daily Gain Is Charged to Pool CHICAGO, November 30,.—An &g pool formed by three men coutrolx the exx supply of I eago, and makex a profit of about $30,000 n day, Rusxell J. Poole, city food expert, an- noudced todny following an in. vextigation covering (wo week: M oole hax recommended a ex’ boycott on eggw, In effort to break the price. He reported that exgw selling yexterdny at 5 0 53 ceNtx al fresh exgs went Into wtora; | lnxt March when the price wan | 19% cents a dozen. HOLDS MAIL CUARD WANTED BY STATE Navy May Refuse to'Deliver Marine to Wisconsin in Shooting Case. | Pending a full investigation of the ! alleged shooting of Otto Lambrecht by M. Hanson. a marine suard, Secretary Denby will refuse to turn the marine over to Wisconsin state courts for trial, it was said| today at the Navy Department. | The naval Secretary has ordered a i full investigation of the shooting or; Lambrecht, who was detected by the marine in the act of altempting to steal a ride on a Northwestern rail- road train at De Pere, Wis The Sec- retary has advised Gov. Blaine and | Attorney General Morgan of his order. i Requisition papers asking the Sec-! retary to authorize trial of Hansan in a state court, which were signed yesterday by the Wisconsin governor and attorney general, had not reached the Navy Department today, and it was indicated that upon their receipt action would be withheld pending the result of the investigation. | Ofticers in the legal department of | the Navy do not believe titat the marine will be turned over to the state authorities, but that he will be tried by a naval court. HUNT MISSING WORKMEN | IN COLLAPSED THEATER| New York District Attorney Ex- pects Further Arrests in Brooklyn Tragedy. 1 i { mail | } Press. NEW YORK, November 30.—Search of the ruins of a new theater in Brooklyn. which collapsed yesterday during construction, killing six work- men, was continued today to deter- mine if the bodies of four missing laborers were under the tons of brick and twisted girders. Eighteen other workmen are in hospitals, some.in serious condition. District Attorney Lewis, who yes- terday ordered Sylvester Rosenthal and Samuel Moskowitz, owners and contractors of the building, held on charges of manslaughter, said he ex- pected to make further arrests dur- ing the day. When the crash came eighty-eight mechanics and laborers were at work inside the building, putting interior finishing work in place. Many, work- | ing on scaffolds swung from the roof girders and braced against side walls of what was to be the auditorium, had | no chance to escape the death that came without an instant’s warning. Rosénthal and Moskowitz said actual construction work was being done by subcontractors, six of whom were have another engagement for late to- day or in the near future. Senator Curtis probably will see the President tomorrow, and several other senators and one or two House lead- ears likely will be called to the White House later in the week. —_— LOWEST BID ACCEPTED. Contractor Serrstto to Erect School Addition to Cost $116,000. The Commigsioners today accepted the low bid of M. Serretto for the erection of an eight-room addition to the John Taton School in Cleveland Park for $116,000. The city heads re- Jected the proposal for the mechani- | questioned by the district attorney. They asserted that the work had been approved by building inspectors at various stages of its construction. . DRY EFFORTS UPHELD. Sweeping Court Decision Affirms « Sentence in .Contempt Case. CHICAG0, November 30.—An opinion characterized by C. W. Middlecoff, special assistant attorney general, as one of the most sweeping ever made in a liquor case and which upholds government methods of prosecuting such cases, was returned by the cir- cuit court of appeals when the court conditions a moratorium could be de- | | Horn { bassador to Germauy, also attended the { hostility to the suggestion of a mora- | Navy may refuse Wisconsin demand | Withdrawal.of Japanese troops rests 1921-FORTY-SIX PAGES. REPARATIONSBACK OF RATHENAL VST German in Conference With British Financial Officials. . November 30.—Reports that | sh cabinet was considering the proposed moratorium for Germany were | confirmed in officiz] circles today. The | point ‘being discussed is under what | clared. It was made known this afternoon that the interview which Dr. Walter | Rathenau, former German minister of reconstruction, had! with Sir Robert chancellor of the exchequer, yes- terday, was for the djscussion among other things of ‘the moratorium ques- tion. Sir John Brudbury, British dele- gate on the re Baron Edgar DS corference. . 5 An immediate effect of the reports re- garding the ested moratorium for Germany was seen in the improvement of the exchange fate on the mark here, | whicll dropped to .960 the pound ster- ling, as compared with 1,100 yesterda. The' business was mostly of a specula- tive character. The arrival here vesterday of Dr. Rathenau and his secretary, Dr. Simon, was accepted in officlal and banking | circles as bearing upon the question of Germany's reparations obligations, | The morning newspapers give great | attention to Dr. Rathenau's visit, and ! discuss the subject of Germany’s ! finances from many aigles. As vet, no ! very concrete opinion has developed. | although it is noteworthy that there | complete absence of any declared torium for Germany, or any other scheme calculated to make payment of the reparations easier. See Approval of Moratorl Indeed, the tenor of most of the com- ments suggests that it will be easy to bring general opinion into line with the view, attributed to financial ex- perts, that a moratorium is desirable. The question of France's position is discussed by tne.financial writers, who assume that a moratorium will be dis- tasteful to her, but it is argued that French interests will be served equal- Iy with British, and that France will gain more in the long run under such a plan than by further occupation of German territory should Germany de- fault in her payments. The financial writers emphasize the absolute necessity for Germany to cease printing paper currency if a moratorium is to be granted, and some raise the question whether Ger- many can be trusted to keep her word in this respect. Another condjtion advocated is that Germany be required to make her (Continued on Page 2, Column 7.) Today’s News In Brief Believe.reparations back of Rathenau visit. Page 1 | i for marine mail guard'in shooting case. Page 1 Nations exerting moral suasion to in- duce Japanese to yield on naval cut. Page 1 Lieut. Graham scored by Humes' at- torney in allenation suit. Page 2 with China, is view. Page 2 United States senators arrive at Port au Prince. Page 2 May drop attack against Stillman, Page 2! Dr. Philip Jaisohn says in public ad- dress war in far east is possible while Japan's seizure of territory is ignored. Page 2 Holland glves up capital ship_idea. Page 3 Briand's opponents plan exciting quiz when premier reaches France. Page 3 International Chamber of Commerce asks world parley to reach agree- ment, urgipg disarmament with safeguards. Page 3 { months, | ceded. ANl rights dispatches of publication of special herein are also reserved. Yesterday’s Net Cizculation, 90,919 DR. MOSES NEW RECTOR. Comes to St. John’s. Georgetown, From Boston Church. Rev. John Moses, assistant to Dr. Mann, Tector of Trinity Episcopal Church, Boston, has accepted the pas- torate of St. John's Episcopal Church (Georgetown). Word was received today by the church officials from Dr. Moses that he would accept the local pastorate. He succeeds Rev. C. P. Sparling, who left the church in September to g0 to Baltimore. Dr. Moses expected to assume his duties here about the mid- dle of January. |ONDON NOW FEARS EARLY IRISH BREAK Government Said to Believe War in Ireland Will Soon Be Resumed. LONDON, November Govern- ment circles today expressed beliel that the Irish conference would break down almost immediately as a re syt of the difficulties which have arisen and that the resumption of armed hostilities could not be post- poned. The alternative settlement plan submitted by the government to the Sinn Fein representatives last even- ing included the necessity for a defi- nite undertaking by the Sinn Fein to take the oath of allegiance to the crown. Allegiance Stumbling Block. The Sinn Fein has many ob, to the government’s new plan, but| even if it agreed to discuss this plan, it will not now give its assent to the oath of allegiance proviso, it is stated. Thus it appears, according to gov- ernment officials, that the breach in the negotiations, if it comes now as is feared, will tuke place over the allegiance issue. There has been hope of prolonging the truce and adjourning the negotia- | tions for an additional period of two | but this hope now has re- tions i Plans for prolonging the truce in Ireland, which both the British gov ernment and Sinn Fein desire, are embarrassed by the fact that about ,000 men and women are in intern- ment_on charges of sympathy with . the Sinn Fein movement. The Sinn | Fein, it is agreed, could hardly be asked to agcede to continuance of the truce if it involved further intern ment of thkeir supporters. As a re sult in the event of a continuance, the wholesale liberation of prisoners is ticipated, oniy those convicted by couri martial being held and these being treated as prisoners of war. Substance of New Terms. | jeral members of the Portugu: Under the semi-official plan drawn | up yesterday the terms offered Ireland | would be drafted in treaty form and sub- | { ritted to theshouse of commons. The | treaty would embody provisions for | an all-lreland parliament, but would | give northwestern Ulster, as defined Ly a boundary commission, permis- | sion to declare itself out, either at once or after u limited period. It i lieved that Ulster. however, would alk at the intended reconstruction f her boundary. although no lessen- | of the total area under control ing of the Ulster parliament is forescen here. It is pointed out that severance from Ulster of Catholic districts | might be balanced by acquisition ¢ Protestant districts now assigued 0 | southern Ireland. i The cabinet counsel held yesterday | ¥mmediately after Sir James Craig’s| statement was made public, included | the prime ministegs, Austen Chamber- lain, Lord Birkenhead, Winston Spen- cer ‘Churchill, Sir Gordon Hewart, Sir Hamar Greenwood and Sir Laming Worthington Evans. The consuitation over the new Irish proposals laster an | hour. Later the new proposals were | communicate to the Irish delegates. Churchill Urges Patience. Winston Spencer Churchill, colonial secretary, in a speech in London last night, spoke strongly in favor of not allowing the Irish negotiations to drop; he believed that hope had not yet been extinguished. Mr. Churchill warmly Wwelcomed the sublime act of faith of President Harding and Secretary of State Hughes, waich he declared promised to bring about a triple understanding | between the United States, Great Brit- | ain and Japan on Pacific problems.| England, he said, would do everything possible for its success. | The secretary advocated another| triple_understanding between Eng-| land, France and Germany, as the only | possible means which must be persist- | ently pursued for the financial and economic restoratjon of Europe. A meeting of the British represen- tatives in the Irish oonference was held today. It was presided over by Prime Minister Lloyd George. CRAIG LONGS FOR PEACE. Irish Premier Ready to Consider Any New Proposals. By the Associated Press. i BELFAST, November 30.—Sir James Craig told Premier Lloyd George early | in the Irish peace negotiatons that if | the Ulster parliament or people even | entertained the British proposals for an all-Ireland parliament he would resign as premier of Ulster. This was | disclosed by Sir James yesterday in | the Ulster parliament, in the course | of his report on the status of the peace movement. An all-Ireland par- liament, which was the basis of the | British offer, was not to be thought of “under present conditions,” he said, but the Ulster government was pre- pared to discuss other avenues for settlement. Sir James reiterated that Ulster| wanted a settlement, and said: “If there is any prospect of the Sinn Fein showing sense, even at this late hour, we will renew the offer that, through the machinery of a col'z}\:ll ot Ireland, we are prepared to rdeet { Court .criticises park policeman who arrested Ship Board clerks. Page 4 Boyden may serve with bankers who seek to stabilize exchange when Germany pays: Page ‘Wood-Forbes report opposes U. S. ‘withdrawal from Philippines. 3 Page & Sale of Christmas seals will begin in ‘Washington tomorrow. Page 10 Need $200,000,000 to ald farmers in corn belt. Page 11 cal equipment of the building and |affixed a sentence of a year in the pen- Italians of U. S. unveil Dante statue will ask for new bids on this phase of the job. g All bids recetved for the Smothers School in Glendale were rejected be. cause they were regarded as too high. The pians for this buildine will be modifled slightly, after which new bids will be sought. : itentiary and a $1,000 fine upon Jke Lewinsohn, former saloon owner. The decision upholds an injunction order issued by Federal Judge K. M. Landis cloging more than 100 saloons for violation of prohibition laws. Lewinsohn vwas sentented for can- tempt of cwurt, after ha violated an_order which closed hik’ saloon. here tomorrow. Page 17 Southeast Citisens’ Association re- elects A. G. Herrmann president. Page 17 Mothers poison starving children in Russia. Page 35 Cabinet changes In Mexico forecasted. Page 38 them and discuss those matters so vital to the interest and prosperity of our province. ‘We are also prepared to enter into competition to see whether the north or south can produce the better gov- ernment.” He dclared that the Sinn Fein would find it Impossible to gain control of Ulster, and that they could take the advice of Premier Smuts of the Union of South Africa during his last visit to Englan¢ that by no power could Ulster be coerced into acceptance of a subordinate position. The only way her opponents could ever hope to secure Ulster, he said, was by winning her—“by starting out upon a path such as we in Ulster have taken, the result of which is happi- ness, peace and prosperity throughout the length and breadth of the land; by | mission granted TWO CE NTS. IALLIES MAY RULE OVER PORTUGAL T0 HALT RED MENACE France, Italy and Spain Lead Move to Quell “Ugly Wave of Bolshevism.” FAVOR TAKING CONTROL BY USE OF MANDATE Attempt to Torpedo Spanish War- ships Foiled—Two Separate Revolutions Started. Iy the Associated 1 LUNDON, No Interven tion in Portu, result of the present grave internal situation there being seriously considered by the powers, according to the Times this rning. France, Italy and Spain are in favor of taking control of the sit- uation under a mandate, the news- paper states, = Red Peril Spreading. Bolshevism ix spreading through the large towns of Portugal, the Times declares, and t have been mans re outrages, especially in the province of Alemtejo . The recent bombing of the Ameri- can consulate in Lishon was an in- cident in this movemlent, it is suid, and most of the foreign diplomats there have received letters threaten- ing their lves The powers are considering the as- sumption of a_ man to quell the “ugly wave of bolshevi accord- ing 1o the Times. When a number of foreign wir- ships moored in the Tagus river at Lisbon recently, the sailors on a Por- tuguese guni are said to have e -strained only with difficulty from attempting to torpedo the Span- ish vessels. Dispatches to the Times assert that the condition of the ntry ix such that it has been very difficult to find men willing to ascept posts in the cabinet. Two Revolutions Started. Dispatches from Portugal to the As- sociated Tress have reported two distinet revolutionary movements in the past six weeks. In the first, sev- net, including Premier Granjo, we | a inated following their resigna- tion. A few days later it was re- ported that rovalists were plotting for the re-establishment of & mon- archy. On_November the P'ortuguese dispatches from frontier of Spain re- ported another revolution ~bLrewing, Carvalio Mesquicta heading the move- ment. The troops in Lisbon were said to have been barracks in N, confined to their preparation for eventu alities, ) advices have been re ceived si that time as to condi- tions in Portugal. PLAN NO WAGE CUT OND.C. TROLLEYS Officials Say Question Wil Not Come Up Before Spring at Least. The street railway companies of the District have no intention of re- ducing wages of motormen and con- ductors at this time. officials of both roads stated today, discussing the cut made in the pay of trainmen in Baltimore yesterday. William F. m, president of the Washington Railway Company, said he did not expect the wage question woula come up at least before next Spring. J. H. Hanna, vice president of the | capital Traction Company, explained that his company has a contract with its men_ that does not expire until March, 1923. The contract may be opened for changes in March of next year upon notice from either side. Mr. Hanna said, however, he did not know at this time whether the con- tract would be opened in March. At the present time the motormen and conductors of Washington re- ceive 51 cents an hour for the first i 54 centa 5 three months of service. for the next nine months and cents an hour thereafter. Seale Fixed in 1920. This pay scale was fixed in 1920, at which time the atilities com- the companies an increase in the rate of fare from four tokens for 25 cents to four tokens for 30 cents, partly to meet the request of the men for higher wages. Previous to that date the men re- ceived 46, 49 and 51 cents an hour. The existing rate of five tokens for 35 cents being charged on both tems expires next March, and wh er or mot the wages of trainmen are reduced at that time probably will depend largely on whether the com- mission reduces the fare at that time. : According to newspaper dispatche the Baltimore motormen und con- ductors have agreed to a cut of 2 cents an hour. A local street railw official said today he understood the Baltimore surface lines have been paying 47. 50 and 52 cents 2n hour. A two-cent cut would make the ul- timore scale 45, 45 and 50 cents. —_————— STRIKE DECISION NEAR. Meat Cutters and Butchers to Set- tle Walkout at Once. CHICAGO, November 30.—Final action on the question of a strike by employes of the packers in all the packing plants of the country was expected today or tomorrow, when the executive committee of the Amalga- mated Meat Cutters and Butcher ‘Workmen of North America meets at headquarters here. Several members of the council, in- cluding Cornelius J. Hayes, president, and Patrick Gorman, vice president, have been out of the city on speaking tours. Mass meetings have been held at various packing centers the last week and several votes reaffirming the em- ployes' desire to strike have b