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The Statesman- metres the leased wire report of the Associated Press, the greatest and most re liable press association . la the world. , OREGON Tuesday rain or mow, ; colder: fresh to strong southerly gale shirting to north westerly. , ;.; ' : ' ', t? 8EVENTY-F1EST VEAE SALEM. OREGON, TUESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 7, 1922 QTi n rn nn A V , ! -. j : . . 1 4. 4 A I I 1 4 A. 4! 3 4 1 - 1 : OF OFFICIALS LONQ HAIR, I HIGH BOOTS THROWN OUT Bolshevik! will attempt to pre sent Dignified Appearance , at Genoa Meeting MOSCOW. Feb. 6 (By the Associated Press.) Special In- Scventeen Police Officers structions have been issued to the - Among Casualties in Struggle for Amnesty from Government NATIONALIST FORCES STORM CHAURL POST I S PAR LEY IS FINISHED Attempt to Seize Town Hall at Barejlly Brings Bat tle With Police i.nnoN. Fen. ft. (By The Associated. Press) Renewed riot Russian soviet delegates to the Genoa conference that long hair should be trimmed and leather jackets "and top boots discarded and that those In the party should dress In a dignified manner, All the delegates are buying new clothes to present a good ap pearance and to show the world. as one expressed it, that the Hoi shevlkl are like "ordinary peo ple." Money also has been pro vided for addition to the stock of clothes at Genoa. The soviet- delegat'on j Is pre paring to leave Russia by way 01 the Black sea. going direct to Genoa "in order to insure against attaeks to which it might be sub ject, if the overland routs were taken. Much secrecy is being od- rvef concerning the port or Treaties Signed, President Makes Address and Dele gates Prepare to Leave for Their Homes, PERIOD OF PEACE IS HARDIN'S PREDICTION Leader Does Not Believe Naval Holiday Will Ex pire With Pact PENHOLDER IS TURNED OVER TO POSTERITY T" ' " ' t . ' f t 1 "I, r ; Daughters of American Revo lution to Guard Instrument Used' in Signing Treaty WASHINGTON.' Feb: . ( By the Associate Press) The "flag staff" penholder used by Secre tary Hughes today In signing the five treaties will be presented to posterity", la the custody of the Daughters of the American Revo lution, probably in memorial con tinental hall, where the treaties were signed. The penholder, made of native woods from 28 states and terri tories, was decorated with mini ature flags of 28 nations including the nine represented at the con ference and several of the allied powers in the World war. The woods were collected and fashion ed into a penholder about 14 inches long by David Fairbanks of Chicago, 111. L ATTI ELECTED POPE ii I NALS Archbishop of Milan Chosen Supreme Pontiff of Cath olic Church and Will Rule as Pius XI. BENEDICTION GIVEN ON OUTSIDE BALCONY PORTLAND OFFICER m CHARGES OF ARMY PRUSSIAN ULSTER LIES men OF DIFFICULTY ine in aeveral Darts of India, In-1 embarkation, and accompanying volvlng the killing ot at least 17 tnw delegation are a number of police officials, and four members men ana WOmen members of the of attacking parties in addition to cbeka In nBguiBe. thjwpunding ot m numoer pr tnna and soma destruction of nronertv. occurred over the week end. simultaneously with Issuance of a declarsUon by the uon-coop-rationist leader. Gandhi, that -civil disobedience would.' become effective vnlesa the government granted amnesty. . On Saturday police officers at Chaurl' on the Bengal northwest ern railway, were stormed by In- POLICE OFFICES WILL BE 11 Ulan natlonalltst volunteers. The Change With Quarters utter futility." a watchman and eight armed po- Mcement; who were rushed to the scene " Then the nationalits burn the offices and stripped the bodies of those killed and burned tnem . ' 1 ' Magistrate' Vk'oundrd WASHINGTON, Feb. C. (By the Associated Press.) Its cove nants finally signed and sealed, the Washington conference was passed Into history today by Pres ident Harding as "an example to imbue with new hope all that dwelt in apprehension." Speaking before a plenary ses sion which brouKht to a close the negotiations beginning 12 weeks ago at his invitation, he declared that the 'record of achievement voiced in courageous tones, the first deliberate and effective ex pression of great powers "in the consciousness of peace, of war's no Custom of Over Half Cen tury Broken After nouncement Made CITED BV KEENE Head of Silverton Commit tee Points to a Candi date's Qualifications 6. Now Occupied by Treasur er Voted by Council SILVERTON, Or.. Feb. (Special to The Statesman. )' C. W. Keene, chairman of the committee which has elected to give George W. Hubbs its back ing for the state senatorship. has given out the following state- ROME. Feb. 6. (By The As sociated Press) Cardinal AchiUe Ratti, archbishop, of Milan, has been chosen supreme pontiff of the Roman Catholic church to succeed the late Pope Benedict XV. His coronation as Plus XI will take place Feb. 12. After the announcement of his election, the pope appeared on the outside balcony of St. Peters and bestowed the benediction on the thousands who had waited pa tiently in the rain in St. Peters square the first time this has oc curred since the breach between th BtatP, and the churcn m m. -Dr. I for 52 years the blessing had been WASHINGTON, Feb. 6. Declaration was made today by Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson of the Third United States cavalry, that he had sent a letter to President Harding charg ing that "the army is suffering from a reign of Prussianism" but at the White House and war department it was said that no such letter had come to the attention of officials. The ma jor whose home is in Portland, Ore., but who is a patient at Walter Reed general hospital here made public copies of h's letter, which he said had been directed to the president at the risk of court martial formsubordmation. His letter declared a "veritable reign of terror exists amoncr iunior officers of the army today," and that "this i3 caused by the unhindered power of the clique to have any of ficer discharged from the service by operation of what is I known as the class B law." "Prussianism and inefficiency flourish in the army, be cause men rise to power by favoritism instead of efficiency ,7 the letter added. "Classmates and friends are appointed to lead instead of Assocaited Press.) After a nam- the most efficient man for the job." her of Important conferences today Series of Conferences Ln London Yesterday, Vith All Factions Present, Fails to Decide Issue. SIR JAMES CRAIG IS STAUNCH If! STAND Lloyd George's Language i: Quoted in Communication to English Premier LONDON, Feb (By the On the same day. . noting oc curred jat ar.lllfcja the middle United provinces, where several attempts "yir made by a large crowd of volunteers to seize the ; town : halU;: Insufficient r police forces charged them without suc cess and then were ordered to tire. The mob eventually, was put to rout after two persons had been killed and (Ire others, wounded, moai them the district magis trate and the superintendent of police : Gandhi's , declaration was ynade In a letter o the viceroy. He said he was prepared to advise postponement pi civil disobedience until the situation was considered anew if the viceroy was ready wlthhrseven days to declare all Dolltical nrlsonerg liberated and the freedom or association and .press, restored.' H.e asserted that the covernment's reprieve policy xnade the " adoption of civil dlso- i bedienoe Immediately Imperative . ! and that the non-cooperators un- der ettstlns 9 circumstances were ' A (Continued on pare 3) 1 Time turned backward in tne city council chambers last nigm and the shades of the architects and special committees who plan-1 standing' accomplishment w the nresent city hall many one of them alone would years ago. saw a least one of Justified the conference. But the their pians aaopvevi. , tne atmosphere that it will seem For the city, aiaermwn. oy im e breathing the refreshing air larre majority, last night voted toiof a new morn of promise, tnatall nollce headouartcrs in the "It may be that the naval holi- room now occupied by the city "f cwlfie. w.ni "p.,rc - " - warn tnA vaow rH r m r Treaties Siencd Before him lay, newly signed. the treaties by which the world's predominant nations engaged to limit their navies, to guarantee ment a new deal for China, and to set -in Mninr forth sir. Hubbs up an international consortium ror .he office of state senator, we to Keep tne peace f n the Pacific. feei that we are only crystallix ii matters mtie, ne saia. what we appraised as the out- county for the reason that Mr. Any Hubbs is so well known and his have nnllflrn.timiB are eenerallr Jo bestowed from within the basilica. 0ConneI Too Irfite The election was completed without American participation, Cardinal CConnel, archbishop ot Rntinn arriving when the new pope was blessing the multitude. Policy Outline! 'Universal pacification," is the ire urn t'J"1'" I . . " lV: noTli'T. ing the general sentiment of the - CUed by Prince Chlgi, marshal of the nTiclave. which made reference He said Secretary Veeks said while he had heard of the letter he had not seen it and he was In formed it had not reached the de partment. While house officials stated emphatically they had not seen the letter although Major Wheeler-Nicholaon said he had mailed it special delivery Satur day. Record Looked Up Officers in the adjutant gener al's department looked up the record of Major Wheeler-Nichol son today and found, they said. j between the southern Irish lead- that he had been patient at Wal-1 Premier Lloyd George and ter Reed hospital several months, members ot the British cabinet, having been transferred there, ac- between Sir James Craig, the Ul eordinK to the records, "for ob- ster premier, and members of his servation and treatment" after I cabinet and finally between'; Elr having be?n shot by a caretaker James and Mr, Lloyd George a while attempting to enter the solution of the difficulty over the quarters ot Major Colby at Camp Question of fixing the Ulster boon Dix, N. J.. one night to sleep after J"1 apparently - had 1 not been finding locked. his regular Officers said Quarters that the (Continued on page J) well understood that any state ment along that line would per haps be superfluous. "However, as to some in the county who way not be acquaint- to the first blessing, bestowed by Pius XI. Continual conciliation inaugurated by his predecessor, probable reconciliation of the state and church, which has been Mtranni for 8o many years, and ed with Mr. Hubbs, I wigh to sayan appeal to all nations to restore that he has been a resident oi i peace are said to constitute me Silverton since 1902. and has I moBt essential aims of the Vatican t LOCATED !. 7Z . " .ZJ - as . "e iuu0e ui us wU " gnent all of his business ure iniDolicv. l gruBnu ."u ' " ' : another ; decade are more likely Urarl0n county. Oreeon. He is a Ordinal Gasoarrl will retain f h!. office " to witness a growth in public practical, successful farmer Sand his office as papal secretary of em poucw yim,c. I nninlon Btrensthened hv the npwlw.. i .. v.. ni .t.n th annnnncomonf came ni,na f nTaf a nnartPI Ceu I r ' " UUIluen IUU1, nuu uoo tiucu uau 1 oiai'i. . - V isns 01 over a qunrier vc 1 which will make na- 1 ,.v.i. Bt,na I imno( mmtHntlv nfter Piux a ah bata Mmvvv art " m f 11 111111 im iil ai uiil iiusiiiuiid: ma 9 aimuDV a - Wrj SrBiuW)i...rv- .onmM .Itl. llvtnir "71' 1, vt .,moH h hlh nonti- fn. anrh location Of tOB BOllCe I " CUV couucitui.u 101 a. nuuiuc ui 1 -n-i mu ' -o- - deoartment The tiny offfce now fnlfillmeht of God's high term8f and a8 8chooi director in ficate, is regarded as significant OS 1? iolice headauartS.' is Mntent tban wlth &ni ot war the second largest school district Us Benedict XV required 24 hours rare and destruction. 1. .,.,t. ) .iriif ar tne p.DDOimmem 01 taruium 1A I . J LI 11 V V M. J k HI O bU VI I " rnderstmndlng World-Wide years. Ke is also a member of Gasparri. and never peviousiy naa 'Since this conference of na- . countv educational board of I a newly elected pontif f chosen his ttons.nas pointed with unanimity i Marion county. i 7 wuaj, u "it is per&aps tnrougn dis won conferences In the future, under a. a member of the rood roads appropriate conditions and with committee of Marion county that aims 'well conserved and definite, jjr. Hubbs is best known. ; He may illuminate the highways and mbrrA on this eeneral committee pyways,oi numanp acuvuy; and on the select committee in torches s or understanding nave this matter, and it was in a great been lighted and they ought tolmeagure due to his efforU that glow and encircle the globe. I Marion county has entered upon The president1 delivered his mes- . era 0f road lmDrovement. In sage soon after the formal signing other words, Mr. Hubbs has done of tne treaties nad oeen conciuaea m0re hia part in Hf ting us ana wnen ne nnisnea me comer-iot,t f tne mud. epce closed, as it nao opened 10- ..i recoenition of his work as vemhetfiz, wun prayer, wiinm lCommiUeeman for Marion county a lew minutes some 01 tne ior-ih(, na been, without solicitation eleh" delegates already naa ieitJnn ft nar hn,i. B momhor Washington and most ot the oth- of the national rood roads com ers wii go tomorrow. Jmittee, Foun of the treaties and a sup- ..Hj- nrivate and nubile trans- piement to me mm were given acu0ns have been fair and regu final approval today, but tnwr nar and tne unjyersai approval red wax seais naa oeen unacueu COUNCIL ACTS WHEN MOFFITT DESCRIBES CONDUCT OF BOTE LS for such a location ot ttte ponce - cuy couuenmau ior a numuer y. J"; used as police headquarters more tban overcrowded and for several months, lack of space cre ated r problem for the police com mittee " Alderman John Giesey last nlcht led the fight for the change which has been proposed several times during the past five years I but always , defeated. 7 r BUTLER IS AT'-fARlM Att VAMatlUUaiS NEVADA, IS REPORT LOS ANGELES. Feb. 6 A man said to answer the d&-1 advance and the "tire cere- t; scription .of Edward F. Sands, alias Edward Fitz Strathmore t&rZnTinw rTmned and lithe missing former butler of William Desmond Taylor, slain 1 the seventh and final plenary film Hirwtnr and believed by the LOS AnSteles detective to session ended at 11:30 a. m.. one iv.u u i, olnflnn nf fhp mnrrlpr. ia in nnflinl Nev 1 hour and 11 minutes after It was ;tonight, according to messages received by the Los Angeles ca,led Vtiu signed police. -v W A In the order of their signature. Mpsaairea from Carlin were fom Constable Berning of the instruments to which the pie- k1ovv1 fn tVio nnliro Hennrtmcnt hre I ninotentaries attached the names ilOTSCrTt HkMiST " : - . 1.! cWwille Slayer is Tney SUttea wrasmme. omng wimuvcu - h pal Japanese islands from thei UlVen Llie impTISOniHenil Peters and shouted i "i Done you erei voiced on his selection as a candi date for the important office of state senator is perhaps the best gauge to go by in determining his fitness and qualifications. We earnestly believe that Mr. Hubbs rill be elected, and, if elected. that he will be a senator of whom the whole county can well be proud." secretary of state before two or three days. Advice Is Ignored That the new pope has decided to exercise his full authority was shown when some cardinals, at tached to what has become known as the "irreconcllables," attempt ed to persuade him not to appear on the outside balcony. He lis tened to the arguments and then said: "Remember I am no longer a cardinal. I am now the supreme pontiff." The diplomatic corps and papal aristocracy Were received in the Vatican this afternoon. His holi ness passed along the loggias, ac companied by his entourage and escorted by noble guards in their red) full dress uniforms, and the Swiss guards in mediaeval cos tumes. As the pontiff moved slowly along, all knelt. He offered his hand and It was reverently kiss ed; then he proceeded to Clemen tine hall, where others received the papal benediction. O'Comnel Jast Too Late There was a touch of melan choly sadness and disappointment to hundreds of Americans ming ling among the thousands in St. Peters square when Cardinal i.s Ieti, dean of the cardinal deacons, anneared on the balcony of St fonnd. Statements issued tonight . by Michael Collins, head of the pro visional government in Ireland, and the Ulster premier Indicate they are still for from an agree ment. it': ' ; KmbairaMiment Threatens Parlalment reassembles tomor row and the new Irish crisis now threatens embarrassments to the government. In. official circles it is expected Mr.-. Lloyd George will comment on his Interviews Witt air. couihs and Sir James Craig In his speech before the house of commons, tomorrow. The msjorlties must rule." tht provisional government head re affirmed In a statement to tht press regarding the boundat let cantroversy. The Ulster premiei fta. .iL.. i . ... w Three Salem hotels and rooming houses last night were "hJh SJ. " refused licenses upon recommendation of the police commit- George, after the Ulster cabinet tee when the committee report was adopted by the council- meeting declared the uisterites men in regular session. c?uld !"ot consent to alterations The following named women proprietors and their places ":JIJ?? of business were listed: Mrs. I. A. Johnson, The Glen, 197 ernment of Ireland act off 1920 South Commercial street; Mrs. A. L. Van Allen, the Eldriedge must be looked to in defining th and Mrs. I. F. Clark, of 144 North Front street. boundary of any deputed area. Alderman Hal Patton attempted to come to the rescue of A1;" v ' the places when the license refusal was proposed. - ite. woui Give them more time. Give them a chance to hear tnese laid down by the prime minister charges. What are Chief Mpffitt's reasons for this action 7 n a letter to Eamonn De Valera These were some of the exclamations and interrogations last July, namely that an Irish firprl hv Mr Patton settlement must fully recognise urea oyMr. ratton. ,he ulgtcT ..,,..... i.u-. Carelessness in registering guests. Undeanliness m sev-iDOwer. bpii-.. , eral regards and the class of men and women wh(J occupy Ulster could abrogate, a signiru these rooms, are a brief summary of the situation," said Mof- cant point about the letter Is that fitt in replp to the alderman's question. - "I must add that iLf ' Ahe ITmeiii 0,Ire" niese pcupic imvc ucch wucu iuuj n.s. ""V disputes and fails to allude to" the the cause of much annoyance. The recommendation of the po lice committee was supported by Alderman Baumgartner and Thompson. The roport was adopt ed by a two-thirds vote. The Rutland hotel, renamed the Bellevue, Mrs. C. X. German pro prietress, months was granted renewal of a three license. treaty, which provides for a boun- Idary commission.' ? ' , 't ' ' A communique Issued regarding Charges recently brought against fEtF-SH??9 YY two alleged booze distributors, "o Mr- "oyd 'Orge .as Jol- said to hava been working from (Continued on page 2) SEDUCTION CHARGED AGAINST GOVERNOR BY SOUTHERN GIRL : descriptions he had ead of Sands that the butler was in Car- scope of the pact; the five-power ' lin and had chosen that town as a place to hide from the Los naval limitation treaty; the five--Ankelea authorities.. Berning said1 be believed friends" of iP01 ""ZZZZ e nine-power tne man ncic twyiu m vi . w.-x - i.'j -Berning stated the man he suspected of being Sands planned to leave for the eas$ tomorrow on a cyjutnern ra- 1 dlic wain wwvu ju wuwu uvomul -w I L03 ANGELES, Feb. . An Henry Peavey. Taylor's negro tmMpn titled narty of men was driven to the vicinity of the apart ; ments of William Desmond Tay ' i lot,' Dim director, the ' night he ; j -was murdered, according to s I story lold the police today by a , taxicab driver." " . ' ; 61x Ien Qnestionedl What else the chauffeur told J ' tha police, the laltsr did not . . : . mk nubile, but tt was known Hhat In the sesreh for the. slayer f h motion picture director: the y detecUves questioned tlx men to- ) Thes Include CnirleTEyton; ' general manager ot the Famous ; vivm-TLslrr eompanrr by which house servant ThA aneationlnc ot the tour un named men, who include me otianffmr wa in furtherance l . t fill r oiiwrr run i ii the search for Edward . btB I i).nMT December 13 tj a kk. niiniAri) Tav- 8 5neq uecemoer ia general Far Eastern treaty and the ntoe- power Chinese tariff treaty, Of the three other treaties re sulting from the negotiations, that relating to Shantung was signed Saturday and these dealing with cable rights In Yap and ' al location of former German-Pacific cables are yet to be put into final form by direct exchange between the interested governments. The four power " PaeiflC treaty was or Edward Fits Strathmore, Tay lor'a missln former butler, j The chauffeur's suspicions were said to have been aroused after reading of the murder and Im parted his knowledge to the po lice. He and a companion were tn" secret conference with the po lice several hours and took a hur ried automobile ride with the de; tectives. j Two ot the four men were said The address made by President Harding at the concluding session today; of the arms conference roi' lows: Mr.! Chairman and members of the conference: Nearly three months ago it was my privilege to utter to you slnr cerest words of welcome to the eaplttf br of ;re"poWier W 8U' gest the spirit In which yo were (Continued on page 3) McMINNVILLE, Or.. Feb. 6. Robert Hickson. arraigned on a charge of murder for the kilUng on December 24 of his wife. Effie Branson Hkkson, through his at torney today entered a plea of guilty of murder in the second de gree and requested that sentence be Immediately imposed. He was Sentenced by Judge Belt to the penitentiary for lite, and an additional request for a day's time to visit his children was granted. Lee Canf ield Will B Reappointed Of Board I of Vatican authorities !- " 1 1 f cause of this service Governor Olcott yesiar4ay stat ed that he wlU reappoint hoe Can- field ot Salem- as a member of the state board of barber exam iners when Mr. Canfield's term expires on March 2. It will be the third appointment for air. Canfleld. brine you great joy." The; words spelled consterna tion to the Americans and a few minutes later as Cardinal O'Con nell's automobile drew up to the large bronze gate on the right side ot the Vatican, It was realized that one more conclave bad been held without American participa tion. Cardinal Achille Ratti. arch- bishon of Milan, who today at Rome was chosen Pope to succeed the late Pope Benedict XV, was for several years papal nunzlo in Poland, where his discharge of Important ecclesiastical functions when the Polish question became acute earned for him the esteem of Benedict XV and the gratitude . It was be- that the red hat was conferred npon him on June lC, 1921. ' Polish Assignment Roreived Cardinal Ratti was born In De- sio. Italv mi March 31. 1857. For many years he was librarian of the Vatican. In this position he re (Contlnued on page 2) lows: I have held a: meeting with those members or the cabinet of northern Ireland who are present in London to consider the ques tion of boundaries as it now stanls. Since th correspondence began on the subject of an Irish settlement, we have relied on the sentence In your letter of July 20. 1921. to Mr. De Valera, which runs as follows: '"It (the settlement) must al low for full recognition of the existing powers and privileges of the parliament and government of northern Ireland which cannot be abrogated except by their con sent.' No Alteration Cowceded "Although the necessity for giving a final decision on behalf of the government , of northern Ireland does not arise until after JACKSON, Miss., Feb. 6, A $100,000 damage suit alleg ing seduction, filed by Miss Frances G. Birkhead against Lee N. Russell, governor of Mississippi in federal court here our parliament has voted itself today, was declared by prominent officials to presage one of t ot the free state, s the re- the bitterest and most sensational legal and political fights iliSuli in the state's history. i here throughout to this principle Governor Russell refused to discuss the suit further than laid down by yourself. ' and we to declare it "the most damnable blackmail conspiracy in the cannot consent to any alteration- hlStory 01 Mississippi. -t wftnft lal agreement, tailing which, with In her bill of oarticulars. Miss Birkhead asks $50,000 on ,n . tintorv i aim- each of two counts. The first, alleging seduction, avers that Pute. the boundary win stand as she was persuaded to "yield to his will and that as a result "plaintiff's reputation and character were ruined and she was caused to lose her employment and her health was ruined, to her great damage in the sum of $50,000., In the second count Miss Birk head alleges she underwent an' il legal operation "at the instiga tion of Governor Russell, which ruined and wrecked her health, causing her to suffer untold ian guish and pain, and that she Is now an invalid and must remain so the rest ot her life." 8 worm Statement Made In a sworn statement. Miss Birkhead charges that the alleged seduction took place In Mr. Rus sel's private off iee In the state house in July, 1918- ' Misa Birkhead alleges that, soon after 'she accepted employ ment as a stenographer In . Mr. Russell's office, his attitude be came more friendly " 'n1 declarations of love and promise (Continued on page 2) defined in the government of Ireland act of 1920. ."I am sure you will agree with me on the Importance ot prevent ing any further misunderstanding and I am accordingly sending a copy of this to the press.' -'. "Tours sincerely, , "James Craig." - , PERMIT WITHHELD MELBOURNE, Feb. I-There wlU be no St. Patrick's procession here." The elty .'council today, de cided not to Issue a permt for th-j parade. ... Taylor had ben employed, and (Continued on page f )