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MEDFORD The Weather Maximum yesterday 45; j Minimum today 34'2 Precipitation . 40 Predictions Fair tonight and colder. Fair Saturday. jally Sixteenth Tear. Weekly Fifty-First Tew. "MEDFOKD, OKEGOX, FRIDAY. DECEMBER 2, 1921 NO. 217 ENTIRE CiTY AND VALLEY IN WELCOI Military Genius Makes Short Speech Hundreds of Chil dren Present Commander MacNider Talks Supreme Leader of Allied Cause in Cheerful Mood. Med ford and vicinity contributed lt share of tribute this afternoon to General Ferdinand Foch, marshal of France nnd commander of the allied armies in the great world war, in the series of ovations which have greeted him everywhere on his trip through out tho country. Almost tho entire population of the city and immediate vicinity and many from other parts of the county were In the Immense gathering. The special train pulled slowly in from the north at 1:20 p. m., and crawled through the crowd with the famous Frenchman on the rt-ar plat form of the last coach, which when the train came to a stop was situated Just on the Houth side of Main street. Whim General Foch caught sight of the great assemblage ho threw up his hands with surprise and delight. In tho crowd were all the school children of the city, which especially pleased him. Little time was lost in start ing the brief speaking program. The general was introduced by Frank P. Farrell, commander of the American Legion post of Medford and the only other speaker, Hanford MacNMder. na tional commander of the American Legion was briefly introduced by George Codding of Medford, vice commander of the American Legion. Messrs. Farrell and Codding and President Ben Sheldon of the local Chamber of Commerce had joined the train at Grants Pass. Prior to the speaking Miss Oseliuc .Schmidt presented a bunch of chry santhemums to General Foch on be half of St. Mary's Academy. Con spicuous in tho crowd was another glad sight to tho general, that pf a French flag borne by one of the classes of Washington school. Foch's Happy Snti'li. General Foch in his brief address, spoke in French. His remarks wero Immediately interpreted by Colonel Frank Parker of tho United States army, the official interpreter for tho general on the trip. The remarks of tho kindly looking, 70-year-old military hero of tho world war wero listened to with rapt atten tion, but unfortunately could not be heard by many becauso tho crowd was so large and they were some distance away. Ho began by stating that ho had known the splendid American soldiers in Franco and now ho was very glad trf como to this country und see the American peoplo in their own homes. Ho said ho felt suro that the Ameri can peoplo would drfvo ahead with peace victories the same as they did In war, and hoped that peace and prosperity would continue to be our lot. He expressed gratitude to the American people and the peoplo of Medford especially for their cordial receptions to him. Whilo the crowd liked General Foch and his remarks tremendously and were not surprised to find that bo looked just like his pictures, yet they wore not demonstrative, as is usual with Medford crowds. But there is no question that the assemblage admired tho general almost to a point of reverance. Immediately following the Foch address. Commander McXider spoke briefly telling that tho general had come to this country as tho guest of the American Legion and that beforo ho had returned home, would have been seen by and have addressed more American peoplo than any other distinguished foreign citizen that had ever toured the United States. Following tho speech making the high school student body sang, the Marseillaise, but as the school was Stationed on the extreme north edge of the crowd the singing of the French national song was evidently not heard by the general, who was talking at the time with his aide and others on the platform. The volume of tho song was increased by others joining in in various parts of the crowd. Then the high school led the crowd In singing America, and when Gene ral Foch first caught the strain hi and 'his aide immediately stood at at tention and remained so throughout the singing of the three verses. As the train pulled out the crowd cheered and waved a farewell, and General Foch sfxd on tho back plat form and waved back. f Charge With Forgery Express Money Order To Cure of Habit SPOKANE, Dec 20. K. Scott, under sentence iu the city jail to undergo treatment for tho drug habit, was to be charged today with the forgery of an endorse ment on an American Express money order which he Is declared by police officers to have con fessed stealing at Cheyenne, Wyo., last summer. Police officers declared that Scott had admitted having taken $8600 worth of express money orders at Cheyenne. It was when he cashed the last $100 worth at a local clothing store that he is alleged to have forged tho en dorsement of Walter Brandos, the purchaser. Others, ho is declared to have said, were cashed in Den ver and other western cities. PROBUpi Held at Havre By French On U. S. Request Willing to Return, and Given Liberty On This Promise Paris Po lice Rely On eporters. HAVRE, Dec. 2. (Uy Associated Press.) Charles W. Morse, tbo Amer ican shipbuilder who arrived here to day on board the liner Paris from New York declared his willingness to go back to tho United States by the next returning steamer. "1 am willing to return to America by the first boat and so I have wired the United States district attorney," lie told the corresjiondent on board the Paris early this afternoon. At noon it was learned that Mr. Morso was being prevented from land ing, but that he had not been placed under arrest. PARIS. Dec. 2. (My Associated Press.) The Havre polico were in structed by tho secrot service of the French ministry of Interior this morn ing to arrest Charles W. Morse, Amer ican shipbuilder nnd financier as soon as he landed from the liner Paris. The instructions were sent by telephone. The French iIico acted upon re quest of the Americau embassy which received belated cablo instructions to obtain the arrest and detention of Morse uikjii a charge of grand larceny under which ho can bo extradited. The heads of the secret service here are not certain whether the Havre police received their' instructions in time to apprehend Mr. Morse but they are relying upon tho American news paper men in Havre to shadow him until the police arrive. WASHINGTON, Dec. 2. (Uy Asso ciated Press.) Provisional detention of Charles W. Morse, shipbuilder and financier, who reached Havre today on the steamship Paris, has been request ed of the French government by the American embassy at Paris, it was said today by officials of the state de partment. HAVRE, Dec. 2. (By Associated Press.) Charles W. Morse, tho Amer ican shipbuilder who arrived here to day on the Paris from New York, was permitted to land from the steamer this afternoon. Tho Freuch police, however, said he must promise that he would return to New York on the Paris next Monday. WASHINGTON, Doc. 2. Coincident with this statement Elmer Schlesinger general counsel for the shipping board announced that the board has been ad' vised of the detention of Morse, who sailed from New York last Friday few days before it became publicly known that his shipping contracts were to be made the subject of invest! gatlon by a District of Columbia grand jury. SHI Rail Kccurlli.s. WASHINGTON. V. C, Decfl 2. .Sabs of J12, 542.300 of railroad equip ment trut certificates held by the government was announced today by Director General of Railroads Davip. bringing the total of these securities disposed of by the government In MORS FLEE NG SHIPYARD GRAFT "Savior Marshal Ferdinand Who stopped in Medford this afternoon for a few minutes. Hi: Legion, and he will have been cheered VIENNA LEFT AS CITY STRUCK BY Li V i K N X A , Den. 2 . ( Vy tho Asso ciated Trcus) Tho inner city of i- viuia looked aa though it nan uoen struck by a tornado as the result of yesterday's widespread riotinK. tho worst since tho downfall of th-j mon archy. All tho leudins hotels ard n-s-tauranls and many of the shop deal ing in luxuries were wrecked nnd shopkeepers nnd hotel puests i od and rubbed of jewels and f'aok othcr valuables. No deaths have been reported, but a polico officinl paid that niniv had been injured by the mobs in thir orgies of plunder nnd destruction. Tho police stood idly by whl'o the mobs worked their wilt, some even ex pressing sympathy with the rioters. Several Americans were among thoso beaten and robbed, although in one instance the display of the Ameri can flag saved an American. Colonel Miller and his wife, from molestation. L GEORGE TO LFAVE DEC. 1 2 FOR a S. A. LONDON, Doc. 2. -illy Associated Press.) I'rime Minister Lloyd George, it was learned this afternoon, is defin itely planning to leave Kngland for the United States Decemher 12 to attend the Washington armament conference. HAVRK. Dec. 2. (By Associated Press.) Premier llriar.d returned to France today after five weeks absence in which he presented to the Washing ton conference France's position on armament limitation. As he landed here he was greeted with deference, hut without enthushisin. of Civilization" Foch t tour is under the and seen by more people when it is finished than any other man in history. UNABLE 10 1 RECONCILE JAP AIMS American Opinion Sticks Out for 5-5-3 Plan Mikado Wants Same Basis As Eng land and U. S. Japan With Little Responsibility Seeks High Defense. ASIIiNOTON, Doc. 2,. I Ily tho Associated Press.) American na val opinion finds it dif ficult to reconcile Jap anese claims to a high er fleet ratio than tho American 5-5-3 propos al on the basis of Jap an's needs for her own defensive, when tho additional ton nage sought by Japan Is all In offen sive, no defensive ships. So far discussion has been largely confined to cupital ships, battleships and battle cruisers, regarded in ull navies as purely offensive weupous. Tho Japanese experts brought up in discussions among the experts, however, the question of additional airplane carriers for Japan. It has been Indicated in Japanese circles that Japan desires equal tonnage with Groat Ilrltaln and tho l.'nited States In carriers. It Is asserted by American offi cers that airplanes theniBelves might lie classed as defensive weapons as (Continued nn Pace, Five) r auspices of the American FRENCH CABINET BRIAN) OPPOSED HAVIli:, Dec. 2. Tho entire French cabinet, wllh tho exception of Minister of Justice llouncvay and the acting premier. War Minister llarlhou, mot Premier flriand ten miles at Boa on the tug Athleto. A heavy sea was running but the uremler's oponcnU made no pretense of hiding tha fact that Liiiand will have to "ace a worse storm in the chamber of deputies next Monday. M. llrland wan informed that, co incident with his return rumors were being circulated in tbo chamber of deputies and senate purporting to give tile coniH)sltlon of a cabinet under for mer President Poincaro which the op position expects will succeed the llrl and ministry should tho latter fall as a result of non payment by Germany of Its reparations quota January 15. HELD FOR BIGAMY SAN FIIANCIKCO, Dec. 2. Mrs. Jlambina Mamie Dclmont, complaining witness against Koscoe (Fatly) Ar buckle, was arrested today on a charge of bigamy, under orders from District Altorncy ISrady. Tho warrant for her arrest was sworn out by tho district attorney of Madera county, California, two weeks as;o but was held up here without be ing served. She will bo returned to Madera to stand trial. PORTLAND, Ore., two cents lower, ' Dec. -Eggs Business Is Business, Stole Funeral Wreaths For Flower Stand SAN FRANCISCO, I"'C 2. Michael O. Dnvoncenzl is held to- day in tho Colmn jail, near here, accused of having stolon bou- quots from graves in Greenlawn ! cemetery and then selling them on his flower stand. Constable S. A. Landlni kept lonely vigil In ! the shadow of tombstones for sev- 4 oral nights, he said, before he ! was able to capture Davencenzl. fr 10 SETTLE FACTIONAL ROW Sinn Fein Told Ulster Must Be Included at Start With Privi lege to Withdraw Attack On Londonderry Jail to Free Prisoners Repulsed. LONDON, Doc. 2 ciuted Press) Tho -(Uy the Ahho- llrlllsn govern incut's latest proposals for settlement of the Irish question will ho consider' cd by the Dull Etreiuin cabinet in Dublin tomorrow. The new terms which were handed to tho Sinn Fein' delegates in written form, show Rome advances over tho government's pre vious proposulH, and the delegatos felt the necessity of giving them fullest consideration at a cabinet session. The terms, it is said, concodo from tho beginning tho Sinn Fein's claim for tho unity of Ireland. Ulster must be included within the sehemo from the start, according to tho plan as It now appears to have been framed, and must remain In for six monthH. After that period and beforo tho end of a year, Ulster Is to bo given tho' op tion to withdraw and if sho goes there must be a boundary commission to determine tho exact area which is fairly entitled to go with her. If Ulster goes under this plnn she would preserve only her present pow ers and not obtain the fiscal freedom sought. The question of nllcglnnro is still tho crux of tho situat'lon, but efforts aro being made to devise some form of declaring allegiance which it is hopod by tlui government tho Sinn Fein will accept. JSF.LFAHT, Dec. 2 lly tho Asso ciated Press) An attack on tho Jail at Londonderry with tho object of re leasing the prisoners thero was re pulsed by the polico guards today. Two policemen wero killed and seve ral of tho attackers captured. Tbo parly gained entranco to tho Jail undetected and their presenco was not discovered until a matron saw a rope ladder hanging over tho wall and gave Hie alarm. The military guard iiismo Had noticed nothing unusual, but upon inventlgatlon they found the two constables who guarded tho Sinn Felners lying down tho corridor. They had been drugged nnd strnnglod. The republican rescue party had forced tho doors of ton cells when tho gunrds surprised them. Tho military opened fire, tho republicans replying with re volvers. Pandemonium reigned for a time, but the guards finally gained me upper band without losing any of the prisoners, at tho same tinio cap turing mreo young Londonderry men who mado a final effort to release the prisoners. LONDON, Dec. 2. (Ily Associated Press.) Prime MLnlstor Lloyd George again got In touch with Sinn Fein rep resontntives here Iato today, but on what phaso of tho situation it did not appear. T OLYMPIA, Wash.. Doc. 2. Kovoca tiou of a subscription contract with the F.lllsou and Whilo Chautuuuuu company does not Invalidate tho agree ment, the supreme court held today in affirming the judgment against J. K Keith and others of Kldgefield, Wash. entered by tho Clarko county superior court. The appellants had agreed to purchaao a certain number of tickets In March, 1917, nnd rescinded the agreement iu August after the cbau- Hniiqwi had arranged for the program. OFFER NEW PLAN ERIN KILL FAT IF mm 18 THREAT ''You and Your Fat Friend" Die Letter Sent to Atty. Co henDefense Worried M'Nab Scores Semnacher in Closing Argument to the Jury. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2. Milton Cohen of Los Angeles on Roscoo C. , (Fatty) Arbucklc's counsel, Bald to day be bnd received a letter threaten ing death to "you and your fat frlcnu" If Arbucklo should bo acquitted In his trial for mnnslaUKhtor. Cohen said the defense wns much worried over this threat against Arbucklo. SAN FRANCISCO, Doc. 2. Gavin McNab, chlor defense counsel for Ros coo C. (Fatty) Arbucklo, concluded his final argument to the jury at 2:10 p. m. in Arbuckle's manslaughter trial In collection with tho deuth of Virginia Rappo. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2. Roscoo Arbucklo could not -trust himself to make a straightforward statement at tho tlmo of his arrest bocnuso "tho mob" wna threatening him, Gavin MeNub, chief counsel for tho dofenso said today in tho final argument in tho manslaughter charg-o of Arbucklo In connection with tho denth of Miss Virginia itappo. Most of McNab s argument dealt wllh what ho termed tho "Imprison- mnnt" of Miss Key Provost md Miss Alice Blake, prosecution wlnesses, by tho district attorney "in order to wring certain testimony from them." it was a deliberate , conspiracy against Arbucklo," ho told tho Jury. It wiih tho Hhame of San Fran cisco. Perjured wretches tried, from the stand, to deprlvo this defendant, this stranger within our gates of his liberty." MeNab had nn associate counsel read excerpts from the testimony of Miss Prevost before tho grand Jury in which she said she was threatened with imprisonment by the polico "If sho did not say tlint Miss Itappo ex claimed after being injured: 'ho killed mo.' 'The theory Is to produce evidence not creatu It," McNab said. "Theso tactics wero creating evidence" 'When sotneono hero tnkes it upon himself to make a sacrifice a burnt offering of a stranger, it is tho shnmo of San Francisco. Tliumbscrows und tho rack wero not resorted to in tiiia case, but every sort of mental torture was resorted to to wring testimony. from witnesses. Miss Provost agreed to a compromise finally and mado a statement that Miss Kappo said 'ho hurt me.' . . "If Rohcoo Arbucklo had mado tho statement in public that ho made upon tho witness stand, God knowa what would have happened to him." Tho noon recess cut short McNab'n argument. Ho suld ho would rcsumo this afternoon. "I am not asserting that tho dofenso could kuow or havo any cnuso to know tho causo of tho bladder injury which resulted In Miss Uappo's death," Mc Nab continued after the noon recess. "Neither sldo can dotcrniine tho exact cause." "Wo don't ask any special considera tion for Arbucklo becauso ho is a great artist. Wo claim nothing In him su perior to any other American. "This man who has sweetened tho lives of millions of little children comes horo with his simple story and submits It into your hands," McNab concluded. Milton T. U'ltrcn, assistant district attorney, opened tho second final argu ment for tho prosecution after a brief rccoss. "Tho defenso argument was not a summary of tho case but merely an attack upon the district attorney," ho said. "The present district attorney Is not Mr. McNub'a district attorney. At taking this public offico Is merely throwing dust in tho jury's eyes." SAN FRANCISCO, Doc. 2. in re suming his final argument today in tho manslaughter trlul of Koncoe C. (Fatty) Arbucklo, Gavin McNab, chief defenso counsel, attacked tho testimony of Alfred IHomnuchor, a lending prosecution wltnesB. Semna cher was the- manager of Miss Vir Vinla Rappo, motion picture actress, whoso death from a bladder rupture. (Continued on Pngo Five). (Continued on Pago Five) l-12lietcan.
