Evening Star Newspaper, March 18, 1923, Page 4

. Ruhr Occupation Is Purely Financial, Declares Tardieu Former French High Commissioner Says| Paris Government’s Only Aim Is to Get Reparations. Say France has only adventure with weak Stern measures, even now, would disarm all Anglo-Saxon ‘¢ Negotiaticns, initi a renewal of the crisis later on This probably will shortly herself to bla; nittative we it BY ANDRE TARDIELU, I Former French High Commissioner to | the United Stat. By Cable to The Star. | PARIS, March 17.—The general be- | et here is that the Brussels confer- ence was necessary to convince the Anglo-Saxons that ¥ and Bel- gium did fntend annex the Ruhr. T am not convinced this | was so. The French and the Ruhr becau of January 2, th ment of three vears of British diplo- did not the slightest prospect of securing payment from Germany. Thus the a Anancial object rance not to that Belgians entered 3onar Law's plan crowning achieve- macy, afford Rubr vceupandy had and nothing else, But this financial objcet cannot sttained unless certain economic litical and military condition ilitary conditions? ishment of order in the « Political_conditions on Germany by cutting coni- be po- sure Sconomic condi the Ruhr mines at of coal and coke due Germany under the tre Calls Remedies Feeble, therefor, the The whether likely to own gonviction tangible results we secure the Anglo-Saxon countries test. If « plans prove the entire basis for protes If the French and F - stance, had attained a comple cess in the first few weeks Amer d British public opinion wos have rallied to th That is wi measures D E tion was begun with « sta f1 was not military in character but entirely economic, e next ridicul- | ous notion, “the invisible occupatic was cssayed. Thus the altled forces, very was thus whole question these measures adopted a these ol is that the the wili more less bro- ssful llapses for in- he opera- nent that i3 RUSSIAN USURPERS DECLARED BRUTAL Crane Says Rule of Tartars Nothing Compared to Present Regime. By the Associated Press, NEW YORK, March 17.— Crane of Chicago, who was Americar diplomat mer to Russia and Turkey in 1617 and 1919, said today that the rule the Tartars. known as the saddest period in Ru; sian history, not to be compared in brutality with that of the present *“usurpers.” Returning on the tania after a tour in Russia, Mr. Crane ment in which he said “The only two Russians important in bolshevik Lenin and Tchitcherin, are entirely broken and mere mbols, but the tnsane Péle, Dzie ki, the head of | the horrible cheka, is as active and| resourceful as ever. “Now the cheka the church the processes political educational and Russia_has been destroyed leadership decapitated Tyknon Is Undismayed. Tyknon, who was elected patriarch of th Russian Church’ before the Dbolsheviks came in, has certainly led a martyr's lifé the last five years, because, in spite of all efforts tof humiliate and terrify him he would | never compromis. in religious mat- ters. He fully realizes that the church must again play a leading part in| saving Russia, since it has the support of the entire Russian popul tion The religious grown with sufl ably never been commiss| of is steamship Aqui- of investigation issued a state- holdin posts Russia ns repeating _in | by which industrial ! and all; spirit of Russia has! ring and_ has prob- i stronger than to- day. The latest move is to force a: bolshevik church on the people. This ! will be the worst torture of the Rus-| sian people.” Sought to Embarraxs Priests. The attack of the ago on the churches. was not, as advertised. for the pur- pose of securing church treasure, but | to secure the essential vessels used/ in the church services and so em- barrass the priest S | A plea for aid for the Turks to! save them from Russian influence was made by Mr. Crane “The Turks,” he said, “appreciate the fact that the bolshevists stoc by them when all Burope was agains! them, but they know that the bolshe- vists have wrecked Russia and they profoundly n trust them. They do not wish anything like that to hap- pen to Turkey, Seek to Keep Peace. “The members of the right wing of the Turkish government at Angora are striving hard for peace and everything should be done to help the Turks so that they would not feel that they would require any support from the soviet government. “The bolsheviki face an exhausting job In Russia, he said, to try to push along 100,000,000 hosiile people, for all Russia is on strike. Even though they are losing several millions of $oople a year,” he asserted, “the Rus- sians are still very brave, because they know they have worked out a successful technique of passive re- sistance and are prepared to suffer in order eventually to get their country back to normal.” HIT UNORTHODOX BOOKS. M. E. Delegates Condemn Use of Others by Students. ASBURY PARK, " N. J., March 17.—The Methodist Episcopal Con- ference today #opted a resolution condemning theMuse of alleged un- orthodox text books among student clergy. ¢ James R. Shields, superintendent of the New Jersey -Anti-Saloon League, criticized the press for en- couraging _bootleggers to Delieve they are doing a patriotic service when they violate the Volstead act in an address to the conference. Mr, Crane Said furnish the commence in the French parllament try {to solid ! 4 bolsheviki a vear |, Brussels Conference Failed me because she initiated her Ruhr buld and icism bring Germany to terms ted now, could only lead to a weak peace and crux of the debate which will cealed, were left without legal fication for being there. This en- couraged local resistance as well as governmental opposition from Berlin Moreover the troops were insuffi- clent. Under the Clemenceau minis in 1819, Marshal Foch, Sir Hen Wilson, Gen, Pershing and Gen. ( lain drafted a plan which was ac cepted by the all providing for occupation of the Rubr’'in case Ger- many refused to sign the treaty provided for ten divisions of plus calvary and artillery have been an interailied ment. Today France has only troops in the Ruhr, a totally quate force This number does occupanc with emerg her is to Aflordad 50,000 inade- <0 us to Be protection cannot workmen who for lies. Ge exportations unoccupi by autn truck partiy completed tures thus reach Germany. No Time for Parley not feel fronts ovens istry ohstruction firm been way manufac- o e co he Germans stable for mines and coke 10 The Cuno mi couraged 1o prolong 1£ the measures the start there wonld diplomatic difficulties irre the heen since have o n the t ab Tt Germany p ation without cssure having made itself fel tak: fashion. T attempted to pre- tuality, but in rather vague Myself, T be- lieve it is premature. When for the rease st Stated one essays an op- eration like the Ruhr, it must be car- ried through to complete success be- fore any conv tions can be begun It eurly. Negotiations now would lead only to a lame peace and ey conflicts. Many French legisla- tors fecl this and fear week measures will onl 1g the eris ing the weeks. debate on this this will be the of it rego she does so 1 p an unmt pare fo too prolo coming subject, arises erux (Copyright. 1 READY FOR SURVEY OF IRRIGATION PLAN |Study of Columbia River Project to Be Under Dr. Work’s Assistant. A commission Secretary Goodwin of the Interior Dep, has been organized b Secretary Work to make the survey of the Columbia river frrigation project recently authorized by Congress. Di- rector Davis of the reclamation sery- ice also will serve on the commission, and it was announced that th actual field work would be und the direction of Homer J. Galt, w has been an engineer connected with the fce since 1906, “A complete and thorough investi- gation of every essential feature the project will be made,” said a tatement jssued by the _commis- sion. “The selection of Mr. Galt as the engineer in charge is the first step in that program. The commis- sion has arranged for the detail from he Tnterior Department geological urvey of geologist to make a reconnaissance survey and study the geological features and of a hy- draulic engineer from the same bu- reau to make a study of the water Arrangements also are being d for experts from the De- partment of Agriculture to be tailed for the purpose of conducting any necessary soil examinations. “As the first step in this investiga- tion will be the assimilating of the data already gathered by state and federal authorities, the records in all probability will be removed to Spokane, Wash., and the experts so osen will proceed with the work making such examination before y field work whatever Is done. The field work will then be outlined and approved by the Interior Department before field parties are organized. “The organization of the work for the investigation of the Umatilla rapids project in Oregon will be in charge of another engineer, who has not vet been chosen, and the work will start at the earliest possible mo- ment. The same line of field investi- n with reference to this project the Columbla basin area will be followed.” BRYAN SEES PICTURE ARGUMENT FOR DRYS Exhibition of “Father, Forgive Them,” Enough, Says Commoner, Painted With Christ. By the Associated Pres MIAMI, Fla.,, March 1 ~William J. iryan, referring to the arrest of Abraham Baylinson, secretary of the Independent Artists in New York, for the exhibition of the painting “Father, Forgive Them, for They Know Not What They Do,” depicting Mr. Bryan spilling wine which Christ has Just changed from water, while Andrew J. Volstead, author of the federal prohibition act, and William H. An- derson, New York, superintendent of the Anti-salon League, look on, says many Christians oppose prohibition. They are honest but in my judg- ment mistaken,” he said. “If any of them still oppose prohibition, the ex- hibition of the picture ought to be enough to convince them of the moral degradation of those who are leading in the wet propaganda. —_— APPLAUD VILNA VERDICT. By the Associated Press. WARSAW, March 17.—Premier Si- korski, in the presence of President ‘Wajciechowski, the members of the cabinet and the diplomatic ‘corps, read to the diet today the decision of the allied council of ambassa- dors with regard to the fixing of the frontiers between Russia and Poland, whereby the Vilna district and eastern Galicia are attached to Poland. The announcement was re- ceived with outbursts of applause. Several members of the opposition were foreibly expelled. from the ;hnr:her because ‘of uproarious con- uc ! headed by Assistant ment er sery LGNGO 1 antry | ix what our weakness has | If. dur- | of | de- | " THE SUNDAY STAR, TURKS AND SOVIET INGREAT ACCORD Moscow Replaces Mecca as New Cenfer for All of Islam. FRENCH ARM OTTOMANS Kemal Rides Roughshod Over Oriental Caste and Captures Popularity. BY MAXIMILIAN HARDEN, rmany's Foremost Publiciat. | By Calle to The star. { BERLIX, March 1 the east there may of Lurope's who has been a new czar, or to millions of Russian peas- ants because he gave them the land, [now is admitted to be down and out. {But his work goes on while another { reat brain creates constructive work From out of come the solu- tion tragie | Lenin, father, Mustapha Kemal, wearied Greek arm who crushed the y. now rides over s national as- sembly th {the countries, This new ruler of Turkey persuade the people *ir national resources on western science. Wil the new succeed? It is certain. of that Kemal's democratic ten- are not due to Dbolshevism Pasha and other would- national leaders, he has ed holy war to lead results. For the first time a leader who has not «d for unbelievers. but the general good of all ssia toward development of o strives th he lines » unholy urkey has nspired ha E eking ommunities. Moscow Repluces Mecea. Moscow now has repiaced Mecca a the center of Islam. All Moham- dan peoples, including the power- i sect, arg NOW Roing ther relations between the two coun- re harmonious. Perhaps, de- e Sevres and Laus prepare west that general disarmament east surprise 1t s statement that would save the world for a {will prove true. Of course {idea to reduce all armame: {lowest possible point consistent with {safety has not yet been carried out !either by the victors or the vanquish- ed. The Turks still are being armed from France's surplus “horizon blu equipment. RBut this is a gentle re- minder t ingland that the boasted democrac of the west now is being wrought with the sword in the east Care Nothing for Good WIIL Neitheér Lenin, nor Mussolini, nor British tories nor French nationalists care anything about the will of the I neople. vakia, Jugosiavia, Pola; ncidentally the pre- mier is a ., belonging to the old Hapsburg regime—are wholly unable to improve their situation, Germany remains an uncertain factor while en- deavoring to carry out her Ruhr {policy and certain later on to be {delivercd into the hands of a dictator who may be accepted by the workers who will be disillusioned, although today they blindly agree with the president and cabinet, who counsel “no surrender” whilé the French troops remain on German soil. The question, however. must be as ‘one contemplates the in e east Can the ical wisdom which now appa- illuminates Turkey and ak through the haie-filled fogs {now covering the rest of Europe. If | they can then a new era may dawn. If the example of Angora and Moscow {is followed there will be an abandon- ment of hatreds and an honest en- {deavor to return to work and to al- |low the varlous nations to resume their places in the forefront of in- dustry | Ecclesiastees originated the theory jof relativity which Einsteln now has i repopularized. The east may repop- |ularize the democracy which avow- {edly was the aim of the belligerents In the great war. Can the example I be made contagious. If it can then {better times must appear. can a pl ; Gen | Wilson's ts to the |FRENCH IMPORT GIRLS { FOR HOUSEHOLD WORK |Several Hundred Young Women Brought From Island of Martinique. | By the Associated Press. | 'ST. NAZAIRE, France, March Several hundred young negresses from Martinique and Guadeloupe ar- rived here today on the steamship Haiti as the first contingent in a movement now under way to solve the servant girl problem in France. Others are coming on the steamer Puerto Rico, which is due soon. Most of the girls have places wait- ing for them either in Paris or the provinces, and the steamship com- pany is organizing servant girl re- cruiting and employment agencies. The girls said they were glad to come, because there are two women to every man on their native islands and with the odds against them in bome building they preferred to be paid for leeping ho SENATOR WHEELER SAILS FOR TOUR OF RUSSIA House Member Will Also Makeé Trip on Invitation of Soviet. By the Assoclated Pres NEW _YORK, rch 17.—United States Senator Wheeler, Montana, sailed_today on the steamship Presi- dent Roosevelt for an extended trip through Eutope, during which he will visit the Ruhr valley and Russia to observe conditions there. He sald he wouid make an especial study of the Russian co-operative system, as utilized in recent commercial enter- prizes fostered by the soviet govern-! ment, so that on-his return if he rose in the Senate to talk on co-operative farms and similar subjects, he would “know what he was talking about. He was accompanied by his wife. Representative Carroll L. Beedy, of Portland, Me., with his wife, was among other passengers. He said that he had accepted an invitation to visit Russia extended to him and Senator Borah of Idaho by a mem- ber of the soviet government in order that they might have first-hand in- formation of conditions in Russia for their fellow legislators on their re- turn. Senator Borah was unable to ac- cept the invitation, he. said. dilemma. | s of the orient, | i and marches on hand in hand develop | ne finscoes | decade | i | Rus- | thoge | tof KEYSTONE yiEw Princess Mary (Viscor bert. F PRINCESS MA exs Lascelles), danghter of the King nnd G Ax can be seel both mother and ch e of the princess. TURKS SEEK PEACE SAYS PARIS ENOY Hussein Bey Sees Evidences of Pacificism in Counter Propositions. 'DECLARES U. 3. COULD “SAFELY" AID IN RUHR | Schwab Says Place on Peace Com- TEXT MAY BE. CONFUSING | Differences May Develop in Trars- lation, He Says—Gives Digest. B the Associated Press PARIS, March 17.—The Turkish counter propositions to the Lausanne peace treaty draft are “replete with evidences of Turkey's pacificism. all Angora government's desire for peace and independence,” declares Hussein Raghib Bey, the Angora representa tive here. | i | | Raghib Bey. who sat up throughout | last night digesting the text of the lengthy document, which reached Paris by courier, forecast possible differences in the interpretation of the text, according to which nation was doing the translation. His diges divides the Angora project into two parts, first being given over to parts of the Lausanne treaty which are acceptable to the Turks and the second to the sections which their propositions have modificd. the Turks Accept Delay. In the first part is included Tur- kev's acceptance of a delay in the solution of the dispute over the M fields between Turkey and in for one year, and its ference to the league of nations for ttlement if no agreement w. reached: the granting of Karaghatcl the Adrionople suburb, to the Greek the draft treaty olution for the fre dom of the straits and the treaty's adjustment of the minorities prob- lem. Turkey likewise accepts the appointmem of three neutral judges urkish courts for five years and agrees to reorganize the department of justice, these stipulations being in line with the allied plan for solution of the guestion of the status of for- eigners in the Turkish courts, In the s modifications noted Include the re- quest that the frontier line between Greece and Turkey run through middle of the River Maritza inst of along the left bank and for the possession by Turkey of the island of Castellorizza, part of the Dodocanese group, thus leaving Italy eleven of | the islands. Turkey claims that Cas tellorizza ‘practically belongs to the Anatolian coast. Would Separate Finances. The Turks further propose to di tribute the “public debt” among the allied governments which by the treaty are confirmed in their posses- sion of territory which belonged up o the time of ‘the armistice to the Ottoman empire. It is argued that it is unjust to ask the Anatolian frac- tion of that empire to sustain the burden of the entire pre-war debt. This proposal includes the debts con- tracted in the name of the empire during the war. It is further proposed forty-seven articles in the treaty dealing with financial matters be separated from the body of the docu- ment and settled at a future date. It is argued that the allied experts are not yet entirely in accord on these questions, nor have they sufficient in- formation in their possession to settle them definitely. The Turks ask that the question of Greece’s war indemnity to Turkey be settled directly between the two in- terested nations or, In case of dis. agreement, by arbitration. In regard to the treatment of foreigners in Turkey, the Angora government sug- gests application of the principle of reciprocity or else the most favored nation clause. Greeks Gratified. Greek circles are expressing grat fication that the Turks in their coun- ter propositions did not repudiate the Lausanne agreement that the Greek orthodox patriarch might remain in Constantinbple. In general they co; sider that the Turkish document dees not affect the probability that peace between Greece and Turkey will be concluded. The Greeks now are more inter- ested in achieving the co-operation of France and England in the eco- nomic development of the near east through which their - disorganized country would be bound to find bene- that the fits. Ex-premier Venizelos, Who head- ed the Greek delegation at Lausanne, is enjoying-a rest on the Riviera, awaiting the resumption of the near eastern conference. SHOOT RECORD OIL WELL. |ypENS SULPHUR MARKET Venezuelans Bring in 120,000-Bar- t rel Gusher. NEW ORLEANS, March 17.—An oil well producing 120,000 barrels a day, PALERMO, March 17.—The signing receptly of an_agreement between American_and Sicllian sulphur pro- Qucers, after the draft had been ap- proved by the Italian cabinet, has conceded to be the most productive in |created a most favorable impression the world, was brought in recently at | here. La Roa, in Maracaibo, Venezuela, ac- It is pointed out that by reasol cording to a cable received today by jof the latest flgures on the world Alfredo Olavaria, Venezuelan consul in | consumption of sulphur Sicily will be New Orlean: 7 In January Consul Olavaria an- nounced news of the bringin; 99.000-borrel daily well at Maracaibo, : - bimas, e bl b ;:‘!{", . insured a market for her product and be called upon this vear to ex- n of a|port quantities of sulphur consider- in_excess of the quantities ex- for the last few years, " then | cond part of the digest the | mission Europe Wants Would Not Mean League. By the Associated Press NEW YORK. March 17 Schwab, returning today tanla from a visit to Europe, sald he had found sentiment in favor of appointment of an international c mission to settle the differences be- tween France and Germany. He added that he knew the United iates would be welcomed on such a commission, and that this country not be requested to join league of nations by taking a_ hand in the Ruhr. He hoped that if the American government saw fit to take its place on the commi; sentative business men, & diplomats, would be included delegation Mr. Schwab fluenza when the beginning that_reason excursion into the Ruhr In England, he said. he lunched with Lioyd George and Sir Robert Horne, former chancellor of the exchequer, ~Charles M. on the Aqui- well as in our was stricken he reached England at of his tour, and for abandoned his' proposed with in- and found both optimistic of the fu- | ture. Ambassador Harvey was “quite himself." The English people appear to like the American ambassador, and seem deeply interested in all his pertinent remarks, Mr. Schwb ob- served In Paris, shal Foch “But we did no Schwab said he marshal w interested In discussing his tour of the United States” ‘RADIO BURGLAR’ INVADES NEW YORK AS ‘INSPECTOR’ Visits Homes and Strips Aerials of Costly Tubes When Housekeep- ers’ Backs Are Turned. Special Dispateh to The Star. NEW YORK, March 17.—The radio burglar, new edition of the telephone thief, the gas “inspector” or the light inspector,” has made his first ap- pearance in New York. Insurance ex- perts have reported a number of cases of “radio Inspectors” calling on un- suspecting housewives and _ either stripping the radio of costly tubes and such material or looting the rooms when the householder’s back is turned. His methods are almost exactly his predecessors’ and he gains entrance generally on the statement that he is the radio inspector.” Radio burglars, it is said, can make their observations from the street to learn that there are aerials on the roofs of bunildings. They gain access to the roofs upon permission of the house- wife by telling her that they are sent:to repair aerials. - The burglar insurance companies suggest that bona fide radio agencies furnish their men with credentials. —_— $3,500,000 IS NEEDED FOR RUSSIAN RELIEF Work Should Be Continued Until 1924, Declares Field Agent. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, March 17.—American relief in the Ukraine and in White Rus- sia will be needed at least until the end of 1924, Dr. Boris D. Bogen, fleld rep- resentative of the Jjoint distribution committee of American funds for Jew- ish war sufferers, notified headquarters of the organization by cable today. He put the minimum’budget requirements for_the work at $3,500,000. Simultaneously, officials of the Ameri- can Medical Aid’ for Russia Committee made public a statement declaring that 8,000,000 Russians are in danger of starvation in 1923, and that the number might increase to 10,000,000, including 3,000,000 children, unless’ American aid is_continued. “One additional year's work is neces- sary to put the Ukrainlan and White Russlan Jewleh populations in a posi- tion to solve their own problems,” Dr. Bogen cabled. “Neglect now would be unresgonable, when salvataton is in sight.” Mr. Schwab visited Mar- talk polit, —_— ITALY REFUSES MURDER the | n that repre- | By Cable to The Star and Chicago Daily News, | Labor Resolution to Come Up like | lem_at present existing. WASHINGTON, D. C, MARCH 18, 1923—PART 1. FIRST PICTURE O | | CAPITALIST REGINE | HELD BRITISH ISSUE { for Debate Next Tues- | i { day Night. i ! Unionists Offer Amendment in Re- | ply—Recognition of King l Forecast. | FAVORS GRADUAL CHANGE | BY HAL O'FLAHERTY. Copyriglit. 1923. LONDOYN, March 17.—For the first timo since the socialist labor party | became the official opposition a di- | rect issue with the older parties been raised in a resolution presented by Philip Snowden attacking the capitalistio system There seems to be reason to be- | lieve that other members of the labor | party inderse. Mr. Snowden's afews | and, tperefore,.the dcbate on the resolutfon next Tuesddy nighf Is ex- pected to bring forth'the mrodt im- portant’speeches of the session. Tha terms of the resolution are at in view of the failure he capitalist system adequately to utilize and organize natural re- sources and productive POwer or pri vide the necessary dard of life | for vast numbers of the population, and believing that the cause of tha failure lies in private ownership and control of the means of production, this house declares that leglslative effort should be directed to the grad- ual suppression of the capitalist sy tem by an industrial social onder based upon public ownership and democratic control of the instru- ments of production and distribu- tion.” i ! or Amendment Offered. Realizing immediately the value of | the opportunity for bringing the| question into open debate, the unjonists offered this amendmen { “In view of the advantages accru- to the community as & whole under.tie slowly evolved and highly perfected social and economical sys- | it is mnot oxpedient to change that system in order to exneriment with a different yStem necessitating _a complete change in the arder of society.” in resolution Mr. Snowden has crammed his whole scheme of social revolution without a trace of com- promise except in the use of the sin- gle word “gradual,” which undoubt- edly is his own change of opinion since his early radicalism. His ex periences in Russia. where he studiead the sanguinary consequences of sud- den revolution, ' undoubtedly influ- enced him in modifying one principle of socialism so as to provide for a gradual instead of immediate change. His resolution stands unswervingly | for the destruction of private owner- ship and taking from private own«-r>l everything they now possess. Powsibllity for Labor. Interest centers upon the Snowden resolution chiefly because many signs indicate the possibility of lahor being called upon to take over the govern- ment within the next few years. The otber night, Ramsay MacDon- ald, the socialist labor leader, dined with King George in formal regalia in the state banqueting hall. This con- stituted one more step in the prog- ress of the labor party toward the right. It aroused an. infinite amount of discussion as to the attitude of the socialists toward the royal family, as it revealed ‘a Sentiment in tha ‘party in favor of the complete recognition of the king as the head of the state. SEES RELIGIOUS GAIN IN TALK OF SUBJECT Salvation Army Leader Declares People Purning Naturally as Flowers to Sun. By the.Associated Pre NEW YORK, charges that religion was falling to March 17.—Denying PRISONER’S SURRENDER |mect present-asy necas, as. “Clar- ‘‘Red Summers,” Wanted in Brook- lyn, Still Native of His Father’ Country, Is Ruling. By the Associated Press, NEW YORK, March 17.—The Italian government, it was announced to- night, has refused to surrender An- thony Somma, known as “Red Sum- mers.” He is wanted in Brooklyn on a charge of murder. The refusal s based on the ground that, despite the fact that he was born in Brook- lyn, and has voted there, he is an Itailan subject. Somma’s’ father was born in Italy and never became an American citi- zen, the Itallan government pointed out, and since the son never spe- cifically sought American eitizenship, it was held that he was still a sub- ject of his father's native land. Dis- trict Attorney Dodd of Brooklyn said he would seek to have Somma tried in Italy. He I Hettrick on.January 20, 1923, accused of killing Gus ence Underwood, of the Salvation Army, in a discussion before the Na- tional Republican Club today declar- ed that “the very fact that there is so much religious discussion is a sure sign that there is more religious thought than ever before, and that in these days of turmoil and transition men are turning to religion as natur- ally as flowers turn toward the sun.” Rev. Henry S. Coffin, pastor of the Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church, asserted that the outlook for religion is not so gloomy as some people think it is. One of the fallures of the chureh, he sald, was its lack of sym- pathy with the aspirations and griev- ances of the masses in the industrial fleld. He defended foruma in church- es and declared it i mistake to at- tempt to stifie free speech in the church. ‘The attitude of the church toward the intellectual groups, he eaid, was a weakness and it should not eriti- cize men who stand up and endeavor to interpret the religious aspects of soientific digcoveries and theories, | Br Cable to The Star. | Frenen |the air as a very vulnerable front |The air has taken {0ld nervousness which supremacy on jdail Attacks Threaten Bonar Law With Defeat for Inaction Premier Shivers in Fear of Consequence of Failure of Ruhr Setilement as French Increase Air Strength. Bonar Law Shivers on Brink of Action Attacks in parliament have brought the government dangerously near to defeat. Meanwhile France's supremacy worries. Should present attempt to settle Ruhr question fail, a different policy toward France likely will be forced Meanwhile the country chortles over Lloyd George's effort to get the wheel of the liberal party ship. —_—— BY A. G. GARDINER, Britain's Foremost Liberal Editor. in the air increases British that a way out can be found as you know, is what the govern is endeavoring to arrange. It both sides would be glad te way out that would sec their faces But where can there be found proper intermediary? France won't look at the league of nations, in which she never pretended to bhelieve, and America stands with its hands in its pockets watching Europe drown and waiting for the corpse to be thrown upon the shore Meanwhile comedy is not wanting. The efforts of Liovd George back into the liberal party laughs. Asquitly s fe LONDON, March 17.—Bonar Law stands shivering on the brink of action. Like Micawber he waits for something to turn up. Meanwhile he refuses to move hand or foot. How long can he resist? The sharp | attack on the government's attitude regarding the Ruhr situation, which has characterized the parliamentary sessions this week, brought him dan- gerously near defeat. The debate developed a much more n formidable criticism of French action loppo pparently and British inaction than has marked |olive h n the sessions in vears. Tnterferences |knuckles. Llovd Geo with the British trade policies by the . Asquith the and the real tion that the t me British occupationary forces are now hemmed in by the French is increas- ing the uncomfortable feeling. One result of all this nation-wide disquictude is the revival in certain papers about the inferiority of the British air service. Comparisons are being made in equipment, with France getting very much the best of it. It will be a strange result of the war should England be thrown into a panic because of this. Air Valnerable Front. Tt is pretty clear now that the| public mind is beginning to regard George, 1 bhefore been in there he intends t Opinfon, h is difficult will go. TAKE PLEA TO JUDGE WHEN GRAND JURY FAILS Members of Penticost Church Ap. After eut to forecast b veal for Protection the place of the Disturbances. By the Assncated Press VALDOSTA, Ga lowing the fail county grand ju of the the sea used to hold. Moreover the problem of the future of sea power remains unsolved. No expert yet Echo ke actio Pen Churc near St ade an appeal f protection today to Judge W. T Thomas of superior court, who orderei the alleged offenders arrested peace warrants placed heavy bonds It w alle knows whether the master key has passed from the bat- tleship to the submarine. And the public has refused to grow excited 80 far as this point is concerned. It takes British naval supremacy for granted and passes on to the next problem. The British peopie seem ady to helieve the declarations of the alarm- sts. headed by Blatchford and his prophets of evil, T do not want to exaggerate this and merely refer to it as illustrating the disquietude which has begun to take po: T of the public mind. Nor are these considerstions absent from the mind of -Premier Law. His anxiety to avoid any open declarati of hostility toward France’s Ruhr poliey had its fnception in knowledge 4hat these facts exist. Do nothing to offend France has been the poli of | all governments for four years, and Poincare realizes he only has to press forward and create the accomplished fact in order to overcome British opposition But the large vote aga policy indleates the belief in the public mind that it is one thing to drift on a sleepy river and snother to drift toward a Nlagara. It is a fact that many people are wondering whether the French game is worth the candle. The adventure may easf spell bankrupte: Move Staked on Ruhr. Asquith - pointed out. France stakes more and more on her Ruhr movements and naturally the deeper she gets into the bog the Motk disinclined she is to witharaw, Also the restraint on the German people daily gets closer to the break- ing point. 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