New Britain Herald Newspaper, January 21, 1920, Page 1

News of the World By As:ociated Press. Herald “Ads” Mean] Better Business. ESTABLISHED 1870. PRICE THREE CENTY . SCOVILLE, REPUBLICAN, AND LANDERS, DEMOCRAT, LINING UP FOR SUPPORT OF HOOVER . 7 - .l - - ® it ! ™ man as he has proved himself to be in « Judgment of all peovle, 4 % - " Both Will Support Hm' ForPresident, Which- ever Party Names Him at Convention | STATE FOOD OFFICE IS NOT PARTY PAWN | The Connccticut boom for Herbert Hoover for the dent, Food Administrator comes as distinet anove, which fact is not borne cut by a statement made this afternoon by George M. Landers of this city, filiated with the food office during the war. Mr. Lan- ders: “Mr. Scaville publican und [ am a democrat and we are botlh ugreed that we will endorse and work for Mr. ever platform sure that any nomination presi- launched by former Federal Robert Scoville, a non-pariisa administrator’s Said is a 1 Hoovei's candidacy will on w he fe platform such a man as Herbert Hoover will be far the best interests of the country.” Discussing the Hoover in Connecticut Mr. Sco that although he had made publi advocacy of Mr. president thele accept, ng adopted by boom today sa In Hoover's anly last cy candidaey for night, never- s there has already been a most gratifying response from all over the state. There is no doubt, he says, but what the candidacy of such an able man as Mr. Hoover appeals strongly to the fair minded populace. One New York paper was sufliciently inter- ested to get Mr. Scoville on long dis- tance phone this mornin: to inquire if he thought the Connccticut delega- gation to either ' the republican or democratic canvention could be ob- tained for Mr. Hoover. 1In this con- nection Mr. Scoville reiterated his pre- _vious stajement that he had not con- sulted’ ' with < Mr. Hoover ahout advo- cating his cundidacy for the presi- dency or nbout launching *Hoover boom in Connecticut, so did not know Whether he would be pleased not. However, Mr. Scoville red: o deei; Sceks G. O. P. Support. 1 think national con- “As a republican do that if the republican ‘ vention,” which convenes priur to the democratic canvention, fuils to inke Mr. Hoover as its candidate it will be making a grave mistake, for which- sever party gets him as its candidate for president will be most fortunate™ In some adverse political cireles it had been hinted that Mr. Scoville in- tended to anize the government food administration office and depelop | into a politi machine to boost Hoover's interest. Questioned re- garding this Mr. Scovlile scofied. He declared not only was the idea absurd to think that he would even think of trying such a thing, but added that the type of men afliliated with the food administration is such that any 5 plan to put a war time emecrgency or- ganization, such was the food ad- ministration. to such a use as o poli- tician machine is nonsense. Further discussion of such a plan is unneces- sary, he concluded. Expeet Local oilowing. While New Britain has as yet sent no direct announcement to Mr. Sco- ville regarding a Hoover party of fol- Jowing in this city, it is expected that within a few days support to th drive will be found here. Mr. Scoville has every reason to believe that in New Britain, in other towns and cities throughout the state. there arc many intelligent voters who admire Mr. Hoover and would a as e desire such the chief executive's White House chair at the Scoville’s Announcement. Mr. Scoville’s official concerning hi follows: “Herbert for the pr erally T make num mado friends of mine. “It seems to an opportunity American t who announcement support of Mr. Hoover, C. Hoover a candidate lency but 1ot In the gen- pted sense of the term. this assertion in view of inquiries which have nnecticut newspapers is ac o been and er Ty me that presents people to would more at this time itsclf to the seleet a presi- neariy repre- eng our entive popuiztion than any man since Washington. The very fagt that Hoov is being claimed and s@hight after by both the great parties of the countr guarantee that his administration would not be l'nn-i ducted for the benefit of either ‘de- serving democrats’ or ‘regular repub- licans’ but rather alonz lines that would appeal to the sound business “This ‘consummation to be wished’ may by the prompt and united action the people. Mr. Hoover's Lknowledge of economic fil ted under most trying « and no one familiar ble achievements ization and doubt equally most devout- 1y only be effect of broad problemy was monstr cumstanc ir- h and adminis- as to his compli- Tis remark genius have any handle the can to tration fability | | | QUIGLEY TO BATTLE ELECTRIG LIGHT CO. 1T Council Does Not Act He Will Call on People Defeat of Any Protest in Common Courcil This Evening ‘Will Spur Mayor On to Greater Activities to Defeat New Rates, He Declares. Mayor George Quigley today is- sued a statement regarding the ciaims of the Conneciicut Light and Power company the hi: for giving to tendcd for he scored he terms its discourtesy in the public a statement in- the council. It is the intention of the mayor to bring before the commen council this ev ning a protest to be lodged with the puslic utilities commission relative to the new rates. Having evidently araed that his plans will meet with ion tonight Ly certain mem- af the council, Mayor Quigley determivced that in case of the t of his project tonight, he will a public meeting to oppose the and durin course of remark the company what common Other Protests Received. While one of Dritain is apparently the few citiés in the state has protested the rates. Mayor . ed loday that he has r protests from residents of Ploinville. Newington and Berlin inst the proposed rates, The statement made public by Mayor Quigley, follows: red today Mayor’s Statement. “T noted with some surprisc the staiement, in a communication ad- dressed ta the common council by the Conneciicut Lisht and Power com- pany that a statement T hud made that per cent. or approximately 2,000 tomers of ihe company were only $6.00 per year was erroneous. In reply to this statement 1 would suy that if the stitement is erron- cous the error lies with the lighting company as 1 was told by an official of the company that 23 per cent. or approximately 2000 customers were puying the minimum charge is 50 cents per month or $6.00 per vear. The company had an opportunity Friday evening to appear before the members of the common council and explain the new rates but at the last minute pleading = misunderstand- ing they refused to =ppear. “This company on Dec. 20, 1919, without notice to their customers or the city government. requested per- 1ission of the public utilities commis sion to establish u new rate to go into effect Jan. 1, 1920. They filed their proposed rates with the utilities com- mission on Dec. 20, 1919, and on or wbout Dec. 24 notified the public, for the past week or more customers have received bills for lighting un- der the new schedule’ of rates da Lack as far as November 15, 1919 “The company may try to justi such action but the fact remains that their request to the public util- itics commission was for the lishment of new rates to take effect Juan. 1, 1920, and I fail to see how the Connecticut Light and Power company, or any other corporation, can arbitrarily make a rate.” New Rates Only Experiment, “The trying W company, in my estimation. is an experiment. unwiiling to ume any ri the pub- o pay for the o Che pub! for the poor scrvive furnished by the Conuecticut Light and Power company; the est storm has at times put (he electric lighting seivice out of comm times without number the city been in darkness and now th pany has the brazen effrontery to in- form the public that they will under the raics make a direct ser charge but will reduce the rates, “Let us see how these rates work out. Take for examplc the customers who now pays the minimum rate of £6.00 per yvear and this customer lives in an ordinary five roem flat jng 750 square feet of ghted A for which the company proposes fo charge four cents per hundred square feat per month or $5.00 per year, also proposes a customer charge of $6.00 per year and a charge of 5c per kilo- watt hour tor the electricity used. “We can only assume that this customer uses annuglly as much elec- tricity as he nceds or all he can af- ford to buy. “Today he pays $6.00: under new rate he will as follows: new the Customer 00 Ax 115 charge Kilowatt hour \re Highe under a fraction Claims Rates “This rate will the new under chstomer pay within (Continued on Eleventh Page) estab- | | light- | ontain- i ADVOCATES WIDE CONDEMNATION OF SIMS BY CONGRESS | Senator Walsh Introduces Resolu- tion to Have People Censure Admiral DEFEATED BY SEN. LODGE, WHO OBJECTS T0 MEASURE. Montana Democrat Says Sims Made Public Confidenti2tl Instructions and “Descrves Condemnation of All Americans,” — Resolution Quotes Letter Made Public in Hearing on Naval Affairs, Washington, Jan. 21.—A resolution declaring that the action of Rear Ad- miral Sims in making public “official instructions of the most .confidential character” affecting international re- laticns deserved the condemnation of all Americans, was introduced in the senate today by Senutor Walsh, deni- ocrat, Montana, a member of the nu- val committee. His request for imme- | diate considcration was denied on ob- jection of Republican Leader Lodge. The resolution quoted from the let- ter read by Admiral Sims last Satur- day before the senate committee in- vestigating naval decorations in which the admiral said that before he left the United States for Europe in | Mardh, 1917, he was told by a high | naval official “not to let thc British pull the wool over your eves: it is none of our business pulling their chestnuts out of tife fire: we would as soon fight the British as the Ger- mans.” Admiral Sims must have and consider these instructions, if they were ever given. to be of the most highly confidential character, the x olution said. adding that his action in making them public deserved univer- sal and unqualified disapproval. T cannot but believe that whether the above admonition was ar was not given to Admiral Sims the disclosure under almost any circumstances mpst receive the disapproval of every Am-= rican,” said Senator Walsn. “genator McCorniick, republican, M- linois. declared the resolution affected a matter that was to be later investi- gated by a sub-committee and Sena- | tor Lgdge objected to consideration of the resolution an the ground that it contained grave charges against one of the most prominent officers in the American navy without giving him an opportunity to defend himsclf. did SUSPECT TRUCKERS AS “BOOTLEGGERS” Two Men, Believed to Have Violated : National Prohibition Amendment, Taken Into Custody. Two itinerant automobile truckmen are being held at police headquarters on suspicion of being bootleggers pending an investigation by revenue officers of nine barrels of mysterious liquid contained in a big van. The suspects drove into this cit late last’ night and left their truck in Denison's garage. Upon learning of the absence of the night watchman, who had been called out on a job. the men re-entered the garage. The watchman., upon returning about 1 m., discovered the men on the premises and notified the police. The truck bears the name of prominent transporting company Waterbury and the owners have been | notified that the men have been ta into custody. At headquarte i1 men are said to have stated that tie barrels contained cider, while at tho garage” they told the watchman (he barrels were filled with vinegar. -3 in QUINLIVAN RESIGNS Plumbing Inspector Notifies’ Chairman Camp of Health Department That He Will Retive at End of Year. Thomas J. Quinlivan, plumbir for the health department. his in- spectar has tendere resignation, o become cffective March 1. At the time of the tation of the resignation. Camp tried-to induce Mr. Quinlivan to change his decision. However, the resignation is definite. He stated to- day that he intends to re-enter the plumbing business, which he has worked at in this city for 14 years. While in business for himself, Mr. Quinlivan did work on some of the largest jobs in 'the city. As plumb- ing inspector, @ berth he has held sinceM915, he has made an excellent official, und was one of the most popular ones in the headth depart- nent. Mr. Quinlivan stated that tary to e reports t tion made by the health ment for an increase in his salury, this has nothing to do with his leaving the employ of the city. He will open a place of ai his home on Stanley street. . at the end of the fiscal year. » Chairman con- peti- depart- business Lo s | impaired ATTORNEY FOR MAKES DEFENSE OF SOVIET RUSSIA IN SOCIALISTS N. Y. ASSEMBL JAPAN WILL FOLLOW | U. 5. IN WITHDRAWAL' To Remove Troops l;rom Siberia by Next Spring WANTS NO TERRITORY THERE Too Gredat a Task to Undertake Alone, W is Opinion—Gen. Semenoft 1 Be Left to Oppose Advance of Bolshevik! Washington, Official ad- vices from Tokio received here have indicated the purpose of the Japanese government to follow the example of the United States in withdrawing its military forces fram Siberis Discus s in the Japanese press and utterances by political leaders have developed that vrobably a large majority of the Japanese people averse to entering single-handed such a vast enterprise the inv. of Siberia. All the other foreign elements hav- ing been withdrawn from Siberia, there remain now only about 8,000 American and perhaps 30,000 Japan- ese troops in addition to Czecho-Slo- vaks whose numbers has been vaguely placed at somewhere between 50,000 and 40,000 It is haped to release oll these Czecho-Slovaks Ly February 16 | and the American troops should have quit by March 1. | Only Short Distance Home. { Although their lines extend much ' farther westward than do those of th Americans, the Japanese have hort vevage from Viadivostok cir own country so that their e ation of Siberia may be complelod very early in the spr As retreats are always h gerous to an army, involving of life and material in rea o ure into sion oniy a 't to hly dan- Lerifice ~guard ac- | | tiena an eifort may be made ta obtain protection for the an agreement with Jeaders in Siberia. General Semenoff Remains, Gen. Semenoff, with his 11.000 Cos- sack irrezulars would be left to face the steady eas advance of the Bolshevik forc At present he holds considerable portion the line of the Siberian railway but it is eypect- ed that unless he is prepared to make terms with the Bolsheviki he will be obliged to withdraw his forces to the steppes of Siberia and conduct a desultory warfare indefinitely, living on the country as far as po: ble. retiring the by evik troops Bol ward ! thirdly Tokio, Jan. 20.—Japan's object in agreeing to co-operate with the United States in supporting Czecho- Slovak troops in Siberiu has heen gt- tained and the withdrawal Japa- | nese troops from Siberia will follow ! it was decided at a meeting of the ad- visory diplomatic council yesterday according to newspapers here. It was asserted at the meeting it is suid that Japan had no territorial am- ! bitions in Siberia and that troops nev being sent to that country are mere 1y to replace losses. It was declared that fundamental policies will not be affected by this step. The council is reported to have endorsed the cab- inet's decision not to interfere fur. ther in the internal affairs of Sibe and to adhere strictly to the govern- ment's declaration when it entered into its ugreement with America in In the and the Tokio on nese government dec to promote relations friendship with Russia its avowed policy territorial integrity of that countr as well as of ubstainmgz from all in- terference in Russin’s internal poli- tics. Tt was further declaréd that upon the realization of its objects Ja van would withdraw all her troops from Itussian territory and leave un- the sovereignty of nhases, between States agreement United August Japan :nnounced in 1918, the Japs red its desire of enduring and afiirmed of respecting the Russia in all its Clemenceau Hands Over Portfelio to Successor Paris, Jan. 21 Foriner Premict Clemencean handed the ministry war to Andrew Lefevre, the new war minister, 30 o'clock thi (ternoon. Immediately after turning over the porifolio to his successar M. Clemenceau left the min- istry. M. over ‘lemenceau also turned over his powers as president of the council of ministers to Premier Miller and all the ministers and under-secretarie installed their successo WEATHER. Hartford, Jan. 2(.—Forccast for New Britain and ity: Local snows and colder tonight: Thursday, colder and { among £ Question: What Do They Drink? of residents prohibition or other sort of prohibition would increase and ‘“‘danger- ously” menace the water sup- ply of this city because of its veflection in an unprecedented consumption of the liquid, -Clerk P. J. Egan, of the water board. has compiled figures Which are interesting to some anti-prohibitionists. In 1919 the dome business use of water amount- ed to 90,105,800 cubic feet, while the commercial use (by factories) amounted to 136 081,700: this amount measured by (he gallon would equal 1.698.656,200 gallons. In 191§, the domestic and business consumption of water amounted to $8.368,000 cuoic feet, and the factory usage was 138,088,600. During the past ‘year there was a slight falling off in the domestic and business sections believed to have been actuated by the installation of the meter: HUNGARY IS DOOMED IF TREATY IS UNGHANGED So Says. Count Apponyi in Plea For Modification Of Pact. Despite the predictions New Britain war time some that ic and Vienna, Jan. 21, Press).—Acceptanc drawn would mean cultural down- fall for Hungary Count Albert Ap- ponyi, former _Hungarian premier and head of theVMHungarian peace del- ation who is returning to Budapest from Paris with the allied peace terins, declared today. The count's assertion followed the expression of his belief that such a peace as was proposed for his nation could not last. “Concerning internal physiecal con- ditions of Hungary.” said Count Ap- ponyi, “we have been pillaged everything. In the first place,” we had the hardships of war; secondly, we had two communist administra- tions when all of our money was spent abroad for propaganda; and the Rumanians robbed us of machinery, even and railroad equip- we now have but 27 The Associated of the treaty as manufacturing printing plants ment. so that locomotives. Our agricultural interests which ' A committee was ! the unio | rules of the city were condemned. !look up this matter and at the next of | CONTRACTORS FROWN [Savs Party Is De ON WAGE INGREASES Se2s 1o Lo DS For Sympathy Decline to Pay Carpenters That Form of G . $8 And Masons $9 Per 4 : Do A Deanded’ Cites Resumption Trade JUDGES DENY PLEA TO DISMISS CH The Master Builde association held a meeting last evening attended by about builders and contractors and after thoroughly considering the demands for incrcased wages sousht by the masons and carpenters voted not to grant the increases asied for. The carpenters want $1 per hour, or $8 per working day, eifective April 1, and the masons wanti $9 per workinz day. effective the first of February. appointed to advise that these figures are cou- sidered unfair and out of proportion. It also was decided to institute what might be termed a labor clea:- ing house for contractors and their employes. The idea of such a cleur- ing house is explained by the com- mittee as a move to see that employ- ers and employes co-operate for mutual benefit, but to insist that the employe does not take unfair advan- tage or make unreasonable demands for wages, while, al the same time, it will serve as a check for the con- tractors in treating with their labor. The meeting last night developed into quite a warm debate during which certain features of the building A to \ibany, Jan. 21.—A defense viet KRussia was made today 11001 of the New York assembly ber by Seymour Steadmaa of C an attorney for the defense in of the five suspended socialist blymen before the assembly jud commitiee on chorges of dislo Mr. Stedman, who had repr Tugene V. Debs and Vietor L. in their ca moved for the dig of the charges against the socia semblymen on the ground tha did not include cause for exciu these member Arguing in connection wit charge that the socialist party] convention in Chicago last s had ecxpressed solidarity with Russia, he asserted that the as] had condemned the suspended bers because they were membe: party which expressed such ap; Not An Offense Abroad. Expression of belief in the system, he declared, was not iense in England, Germany, I Norway, where it had become a and he added that in this couj was not a crime for which could be tried and sent to thd tentiary, nor did it even afford § s for a civil libel suit. We are not at war with he said. “It is true that some troaps are over there and some, troops of our associates. rather unfortunate for some associates’ troaps for the Rl shot some ideas into their regi Mr. Stedman, who said edu institutions were being develof Russia despite the fighting th going on there asserted feell ward that country was changiy cited dispatches ta the effect allied' governments were prepa resume trade relations. This he claimed, was comn recognition of the Russian and economic structure. Mr. Stedman said: “How do you know that tlemen ‘who assume that day stands for wild anarchy are correct? fering for a half, or half thousand years di of 12,000,000. They re-eqt s special committee was appointed meeting of the association some defi- nite action will be taken. It is un- derstood that the contractors and builders are dissatisfied with some features of the building rules in ef- fect in this city and, in order to se- cure improved conditions regarding them, are considering drawing up a set of resolutions of complaint and recommendation for presentation to ‘the common council. In addition to other ne: officers were elected for coming term. They are: President—Arthur N. Rutherford. Secretary—Edward A. McCarthy. Treasurer—A. P. Cheever. Arbitration Committee—A. P. Teav- itt, W. E. Burke and E. A. Hennessey. It is expected that the arbitration committee will hold a meeting shortly with the masons and carpenters (o again discuss their demands for wage increases. OPPOSE TWO-PLATOON Association Discusses the routine busi- the /i thy us: and disd People| more olve a , Taxpayers' Salary Increases—Shorter Hours powers ruined livestock, is in devastation the central European by taking away our a condition of general Leyond the river Theiss. “I tried to make Premier Lloyd George and others see that it is in the general interest of humanity to assist us and that cutting us up is an cconomic crime. As proposed in the treaty we should have no wood, lum- ber, coal, salt. iron or oil. It is mockery to ask us to live after these are taken “At Friday officially that awa sitting it was declared the treaty as proposed would find no signers in Hungary. Such terms mean permanent unrest us and also in Europe. Owing to our position on the line between eastern and western Europe if we are unstable so will be the Balkans. “The nationality principle con- structed in defiance of geography and mics and destroys the trs ions of the whom it off from home 1tion to gener- will revolts. It i fer of mational leadership to inferior in culture. It the destruction of our schaols and uni- versities, leading people back to ig- norance. It is cultural downfall that mankind cannot witness abhorrence is people cuts Gener be is Many Complaints ABout Rent Profiteers In City Mayor George A. Quigley stated today that he had received within the few days numerous complaints rent profiteering from variou: f the A Cher strect landiord is reported as having vanced the renls of his tenements from $18 to $25 for some flats and in other instances from $20 to $28. A Lafuyette street landlord is charged with boosting rentals up $10 a month, and on West Main street there is re- ported a raise of $7 a month for some tenements. past of parts o clty. ad- CAN'T DECIDE Jan. 21.- the hoard its rights of e for The board the board mayor ON & ounsel TE. Derby. will zaged 1 determing in muking oposed o a new ication wanis aldermen an- third. and citizens between several other levtion one site, of other. th 2 divided proposed sites. a ‘ the proposed two-platoon plan of the without he | education ; face of that, an army of. 2,0 They fight on 17 diff nt pol time and on four great fronts| develop an educational system. | start th buiidin of six railroj the midst of it all with four attacking them from the ead west and south. Is that the that yvou arec objecting to?” The second day of the trial suspended before the z mittee opened nouncement by for Firemen Not Popular. It was learned today that a meeting & of some of the leaders of the Tax- pavers’ association was held yesterda afternoon at which plans were dis- cussed. In discussing the meeting io- day one of the prominent members said he believed that no opposition would be shown to some of the in- creases sought by municipal employe: This same man did say, however, that five embly judi this morning wil Louis M. Marti mittee chairman that a motio nissal the proceedings g warranted,” made yesterday. cialis ad been denfes Questioned by Morris Hillgui the motion Mr. Marti the decision been made by chair after conference with the mittee. Gilbert E. T for the defense. rintet be meet with opposition. He said that it is generally conceded in the association that the firemen arc asking a bit too much in seeking in- | creased wages and shorter working hou The association will meet late this afternoon or this and may elect to send an official rep- resentation to meeting of tae common council tonight. Judginz from the remarks of this member the grand list will be closely waiched ti year. This same member indicate that he agzain favored similar tax rate 1o that won by the association af the special election held lust firemen would made ecithe evening sociate moved during’ 4 the of then (Conti leventh Pay POILUS’ GODMOTHER Q) Mile. d'Aubigne, Famous Frend a sprit Aayor Declares He Is Opposed To One Way Plan plan Court on one-way with the approval A. Quigley n plan today the mayvor said that in his belief it would be better to elimiy all parking of cars in this section. He has spoke with some of the mer- chants in this section and the onec- way plan is not to their liking. The ordinance committee probably make a recommendation this eveninz. Ensign Eockwell N;t Expected To Survive Ensign Walter S. Rockwell. son o \nd Mrs. Clarence H. Rockwell of Church street, is critically ill at the United States Naval hospital Newport, It His mother, who has returned from his after visit, says that although her son is being accorded the best of care nd treatment, physicians state siat it is impossibie for him to recover. an, to Addeess MceAll Aul Main We Ce The make street, Main tral meet George proposed from street. Park. to et to 0 Menibers Next Monday. the west side of Among rocent distinguished Jlogs N9tl to this country Mile. Julie d Mayort gne, daughter of a well known J| the historian, Dr. Merle dAubis “History of the Reformation’ { widely read by the older gene Mile. d’Aubigne was in Pa outbreak of the war and w unable to reach h she established th erfugees in Par thro lost children, parents ai were found and scafiered united. She is called the Godmother Poilus. because of her great wo the familics of French soldiers. New unate to U to hear 3 ) mieeting to Ho Miss Fran Monds crnoon, Jan o'vloc The ing Auxiliary Mrs X a street ¢ 15 discussing zne. gh Mr 1 ox just bedside 2 week's w