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ST LOUIS POST-DISPATCH SUNDAY MORNING, MARCII 6, 1921. ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH KIEL FORCES HAVE FOREIGN PRESS COMMENT ON HARDING'S ADDRESS MONOPOLY ON BILL President's Reference to Supergovernment Termed by London Times a Misconception That No Civilized Nation Would Sanction. 2 BOARD ADVERTISING Map of the PanamaCosta Rica Imbroglio NN CANAL ZONE AMBQCAU WAfiSHlPS WtOE PISPATCHED TO WHEQE COSTA RlCAhl PROTECT AMEBC) San Jose focczs save A intlrcsts. T.JX 1NVAtJ VV-.

Santiago Scale MiUs i Tonosi 25 JO lOO J35 Says Wilson Could Face Grave of Unknown Warrior Unashamed Bv the Associated Prrss. MANCHESTER, March I. THE Manchester Guardian, commenting editorially on the change in the presi. dency of the United States, sayr "Mr. Wilson leaves the AVhiti House today a failure in th world's but stilt a man who failed while trying: to noble thing when most of thog about him were bent on sv.ccesa in doing somewhat bane tMngs.

"In the 14 points, the one honest attempt was made to turn into act the eloquence which had drawn hundreds' of thousands of simple, enthusiastic persons to die willingly-fr the ideals that it held up before them. Had Mr. Wilson had per. suasive strength equal to his clarity of vision, he might have dominated at Paris the little crowd of post-war Imitatore et pre-war Germany. But hii lack of strength and skill is no slur upon his honor.

At any rate, he fought to the best of his pewere for what the mass of the Lritlsh army fought for. If ever- he comes to Europe again, he at any rale can face the grave of our unknown warrior in West, minster with nothing to be ashamed of." 1 GERMANS EXPECT ALLIES TO REJECT THEIR NEW OFFERS Dr. Simons Will Read Statement Tomorrow, Which May Be Followed by Break-Up of Meeting. CONFERS PRIVATELY WITH TWO PREMIERS German Chancellor Declares Envoy Is Not Authorized to Sign Agreement Impossible of Fulfillment. By the Associated Press.

BERLIN. March 5. After conferences by Members of the Cabinet, Reichstag leaders and technical advisers tonight, it is authoritatively stated, instructions were sent to Dr. Simons at London, in which he was told that the German Government would not permit him to exceed the counter proposals already made. Bv the Aspo-iated Press.

LONDON. 6. Unless new instructions are received from Berlin, Dr. Simons, the German Foreign Secretary, and head of the German delegation on reparations, will on Monday read p. long statement designed to refute the argument made by Premier Lloyd George before the conference on Thursday.

This statement will probably be followed by counter proposals, which even the most optimistic of the German delegation do not believe the allies will accept. In such event, the reparation conference will break up. The German delegates will return home and the penalties outlined by Lloyd George enforced. Germans to Present Figures. Dr.

Simons and his colleagues, in collaboration with the Berlin Cabinet, with which the Foreign Minister is in continual touch by wireless. have spent the freater part of the time -since the delivery of the ulti malum in drawing up a reply thereto. The Foreign Minister will present figures in an endeavor to prove that Lloyd George's statement respecting German taxation was in- 1 i accurate, and will ask the allies to suggest a means whereby Germany i can meet their economic demands. He will point out that, while the i German income tax is small, Ger- luan mes aie proporuu. sma11 owins to Impoverishment due to the "ar- The amduntthe Germans assert has ready been paid on account of reparations will be re-stated, and Dr.

Simons nopes mat ne win De anowea to repeat his arguments made at the opening of the conference, that large surns are due to Germany on account colomes an1 other territories, oi which she has been deprived and wmcn nave not been laKcn into ac- counl ly lne alues- 11 is a Question, however, whether the conference will listen to such arguments as these. The French Premier' M' Brian(1' is credited with the assertion that all the Germans have been summoned for Monday is to accept or reject the terms of the ing been definitely settled, but unfortunately up to the present time Panama has not only not been inclined to hand over to Costa Rica the territory on the Pacific side which had been usurped but has invaded new regions which have never been in dispute. Costa Rica, which on the Atlantic side was deprived of an area of more than 6,000 square kilometers, which is now held by Panama, cannot permit herself to again be deprived on the Pacific of another belt of land some 3,000 square kilometers in extent, and which undis-putably belongs to her, and is prepared to make the greatest sacrifices in defense of her sacred rights. "It is not amiss to state the treaty of 1910 was entered into in Washington with the friendly mediation of the United States and was signed by the present President Porras in behalf of Panama. I feel confident that the American people, so respectful of right and justice, will appreciate the reasonableness of Costa Rica's claim in the present conflict, because the basis of this matter is not merely-a question tf territory, however important this may be for a country so small as Costa Rica, but above all a principle of sovereignty on which the very existence of the icepuoiic is dependent.

It has so ben realized by the Costa Ricans, who unanimously, and with the greatest enthusiasm, have volunteered to leave for the region in which the future destiny of this country must be decided." SAVES S600 IN HOLDUP BY THROWING MONEY ON LAWN Man Reports Anticipating KoWcW AVben Thcv Leave Auto Girl He Was Escorting Robbed. A. S. Hatter of 4553 Chouteau av- enue reported to the police last night! that he saved $600 at 9-50 when he was held no in winrt0rmor. place by throwing the money on lawn, ifatter, with Miss Agnes Tan-' ner of 4053 Westminster place, wasi By the Associated.

Pie LONDONY. March 5. The Times, commenting.on President Harding's inaugural -address, finds the fabric of his -speech less tense and more emotional than President Wilson's inaugural addresses. It contrasts his inaugural with of. President Wilson in 1917.

declaring It "re-strainedly suggested again that a momentous innovation in the United States in world affairs is inevitable." Commenting on that part of the address of President Harding concerning American participation and sympathy in international affairs, the Times says that there Jhe r.yokj the thought civilized humanity. Regarding the President's declarations concerning the exercise of national sovereignty and that a super-go vernment could have no sanction in the republic, the Times says: "Nor would it be sanctioned by any civilized nation, were it proposed." The newspaper asserts that na- tional sovereignty is not in question, and adds: "That misconception removed, if it be a tangible misconception, we an welcome without reserve President Harding's declaration that the American people 'have come to a new realization of our place in the But Not Questioned. Referring to President Harding's statement that Americans are ready to encourage a seemly program, the Times says: "No sensible man of the allied nations ever doubted it. But the American people will understand that the relation of these ideals to the working of their constitutional institutions is at times a matter of perplexity in Europe. There is perplexity now at the attitude of the United States toward the League of Nations, but no tendency to deny the American people the right to decide for themselves the steps they shall take toward the realization of the reat Ideals whiefii President Hard, ing proclaimed." The Daily Telegraph says the next chapter in American history n-ill tttta tlio miolitv nf tia Prcei.

dent -and his administration put to a hard test, even if it be less terrible than their predecessors faced. It adds that President Harding since his election confirmed "that impression of powerful sanity, unassuming force of character and honest devotion to duty which Europe received when he was chosen." "He stands for the national craving," the Telegraph continues, "tn return, if may be, to the old tried ways in which the nited States prosperity, relative political tranquimtv aml "generai diffusion of happiness that were the envy of the worl(1 Dismay Over Set Plirase." Tne "Westminster Gazette says: "Let us not be dismayed because President Harding says in set pr.rnse that America will not do certain tilings which President Wilson want ed her to do. If she will not do these she will do certain other things of which we may say, at th.it they do not all conflict with our aims or what we understand the gram for international cooperation," the newspaper says: "President Harding may be assured the sensible people of Europe will not stand on words or forms, but will look solely to the substance of his proposals." The Daily News declares it is able S. DEMANDS COSTA RICA 'AND PANAMA CEASE HOSTILITIES Continued Krom Pnjce One. frontier and appear to have overrun the northeastern section of the Province of Bocas del Toro.

After crossing the Sixola River, which forms the boundary between Costa Rica and m.ma, the Costa Ricans captured the town of Guabito, and advanced southward, reaching Almi- ,20 miles from the frontier yesterday afternoon. Unorganized Panaman forces in Almirante evacuated the town and retreated without opposition. A bridge across the Sirola- River, owned by the United Fruit has been blown up, it is reported. National defense mer -ures passed final reading in the National Assembly yesterday afternoon, and will become laws upon approval by President Porras. They authorize the expenditure of flOO.OOO for arms, the formation of a national army of whatever strength the President decides and the flotation of a $500,000 internal loan for 10 years at 7 per cent.

fense council of five, to which will be entrusted the select! -n of men for the Panaman army. All men between the ages of 3 8 and" 4 0, who have been called to the colors will be examined at once, and the technical training of the national forces is being planner. Many foreigners in Panama are joining a legion that is being organized by John Sheridan. Military organization plans here are being held It -b- ance, however, because of the lack' oiT arms for the soldiers. League of Nations Sends Messages to Belligerents.

PARIS, March 5. Messages have been sent by the League of Nations Council to Panama and Costa Rica calling their attention to the fact that the two republics are members of the league and consequently un-J dertook to subscribe to its princi- pies and obligations. A few hours after the messages were sent, and presumably before they arrived at their destinations, the league received a cablegram from the Panaman Government reporting several attacks upon Panaman sol- i I uiejs Protesting against "acts of vio- lence committed by a member of the; league." It said the Panaman Gov- ernment had accepted the good offl- I ces of the United States with a view to reaching a friendly solution of the dispute with Costa Rica. COSTA RICAN PRESIDENT EXPLAINS DISPUTE OVER LAND Acosta Says Panama Ignored A -J Kit A A Award Made by American Chief Justice. Ky Ieased Wire Krom tho New York Bureau of tho Post-Dispatch.

NEW YORK, March 5. The New York World cabled to President Julio Acosta of Costa Rica for a statement from him on his country's dispute with the Republic of Panama. This cabled reply was received from him today: BY JULIO ACOSTA. SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, March 5. Since 1825 Costa Rica has sustained a boundary dispute with her neighbor on the south, which, after long discussions and threats of war, was submitted to the arbitration of the President of France, who, in 1900, gave a decision of which Costa Rica requested that an explanation be given, as the boundary marked on the Atlantic did not conform to the geographical configuration of the territory affected.

The French Foreign U. walking west when they eaw Rtate ProPerty seized In l.erman -'Supporters of Mayor for Third Term Refuse to Give List of Contributors to His Campaign Fund. $7460 RECEIPTS OF BURKHAM COMMITTEE Largest Amount by Any In- dividual $200 Other T-: Gifts Range From $100 Down to $1 Manager Says The evident large expenditures in the Republican primary campaign, particularly by the supporters of Mayor Kiel, have caused inquiry and romniciit. A Post-Dispatch reporter yesterday went to the Kiel-on-His-Record Club, which is supporting thj Mayor for a third term, and the Burkham for Mayor Committee. which is backing Kiel's chief opponent.

Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Burkham, and asked for statements as to receipts and expenditures up to the present time. The Burkham-for-Mayor Committee, through Samuel C. McCluney, treasurer, replied that its receipts had been $7460. from 193 persons, no corporations contributing. The highest contribution, McCluney said, wai $200, from Edward Mallinckrodt Jr.

The money has not all been expend' cd, and the chiif expenditures, it was stated, have been printing, moving picture slides, postage and maintenance of headquarters. Kiel Statement Refused. The Kiel-on-Hls-Record Club through Clinton H. Fisk. secretary, refused to make any figures public.

This refusal was announced by Fisk yesterday afternoon, after the exe- cutive committee of the dub had considered the request for such a ttatement, the request having ber. submitted to Flsk in the mornlmr. Mayor Kiel was also informed in the morning that the request had been made. Visit, when first seen at 10 a. rftA he would lay the matter before the executive committee at its meet-t ing to begin at 1:30.

p. and aasked the reporter to call at 3 p. m. for a finU answer. When seen at 3 p.

Flsk said, "there is nothing doing on a statement. It is not the practice to give out such statements before election." Fisk was then asked to state the ccst of the one item of billfcoard advertising, which is being used extensively for Kiel publicity. He declined to answer this question. "The Burkham wrinl mv." the reporter said to Fisk. ''that they have been unable to get billboard space." "The early bird catches the worm," Fisk replied.

The Mayor, when seen about the matter in the morning, declared he knew nothing about the matter of expenditures, and said this had been left to the club management, and that he did not concern himself with the matter. Otlcr Avenues of Jlxenese. Rome of the avenues of expendi- A ture of Kiel funds have been the maintenance of the headquarters at the southwest corner of Tenth and Olive streets, billboard advertising throughout the city, newspaper advertising, buttons, moving picture theater slides, illustrated pamphlets listing the Mayor's "achievements," and leather watch fobs, which are said to be priced by dealers at 23 cents each'in large quantities. Many city employes are wearing these fobs. McCluney of the Burkham organization had a list of the names of contributors prepared for the reporter.

He inspected the list and struck out a few of the names, a saying they were persons who, he believed, would not wish their names published at this time. None of them was a large contributor, he said. Burkham Contributors. McCluney said there were five or sU $100 contributions, and that the rest were in amounts cf $50, $25, $10. 5 or even $1.

The names which he made public were: Edwin II. Steedman, Edward K. Love, David Gray, O. Willis. S.

I Swarts. Robert McK. Jones, A. L. Shapleigh, Robert II.

Kelser, Herbert D. Condic. Clarence W. Con- Vile. Joseph W.

Bray. Sterling E. Edmunds, Fred B. Eiseman. Daniel 'N.

Kirby, George E. Kessler, II. M. 'Kauffman. Allen C.

Orrlck. Lindell Gordon. E. N. Tolkacz.

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Central 6f300. President "does not fear to con- sjder the possibility of war. Recognizing the slgnmcance ui dAi'lnrAtioni regarding roreign ai- fairs, the Temps adds: "But there is in the message a phrase the importance of which surpasses all the others: There was no American failure to resist the attempted reversion of civilization: there would be no failure today or The Intransigeant says thanks are due to President Harding for speaking with clearness and frankness. The message, it says, in its reference to noneitanglements, brings disillusionment, but, continues the newspaper, "the essential thing is that it has not disillusioned the Allies at London awaiting the German reply." and it thinks that Germany will find small comfort in the address. "President Harding," sa 3 the Journal des Debats, "reserves freedom of action, but he admits that events might compel him to take a stand even in European affairs involving civilization and liberty.

President Harding would not let Germany again tnrow nersen I ized nation. civii- German Paper Points In Kffcct on V. S. of "Ruin of Germany." By the Associated Press. BERLIN, March 5.

The Taeg-lische Rundschau, In its editorial reference to the Harding inaugural address, says: "If President Harding failed to refer to Germany, this does not mean that the United States is content to see its commerce, its export trade, permanently injured through the economic ruin of Germany." The conservative industrial organ. Die Post, believes President Harding is reckoning on the possibility of the United States being forced into war, as evidenced by one passage in his address. Die Freiheit, the independent Socialist organ, say the inaugural planly indicated that sober, cooly calculating representative of American capitalism has entered the White House, a-d that it would be illusory to assume that the determination of America to cut loose from European affairs meant that she w-ould assume an attitude of opposition to the entente and of support of Germany. Japanese larer Says World Will Gain From Harding Administration. By tho Associated Press.

TOKIO, March 5. The Yamato Shimbun, in its welcome today to President Harding, says it thinks tho United States must share the responsibility of remedying the prevailing unrest in Europe. As President Harding is a practical statesman, the newspaper declares there little doubt the world will benefit by his I administration -As Mr. Harding doubtless is aware," the Yamato says, "the United States and Japan will play an important part in international policies. It is to be hoped he will map out a policy permitting both countries to work in harmonious co-operation for the peace of the world." Vienna Press Disappointed With Harding's Address.

By the Assoclsted Press. VIENNA. March 5. The newspapers of Vienna today expressed the keenest disappointment at Presiden. Harding's inaugural address.

The Arbeiter Zeltung said: "The message will scarcely bring to pathetically disorganized and. heavlly burdened Europe the fulfilment of its wishes." The Freie Presse says: "It re- Bv the Associated Press. LEEDS, England, March 5. In its comment on the inaugural address of President Harding, the Yorkshire Post today says: "Basing himself firmly on reality. President Harding may carry the world's progress fur-their, notwithstanding that his ideas for effecting this progress are at the momwi i little value, a little elastic." The newspaper thinks the United States can better create an atmosphere unfavorable to war than invent machinery for rendering war impossible.

IJverpool Paper Says High Tariff Won't Aid in Settlement. Bv tho Asoclat(l Press. LIVERPOOL, March 5. The Post. commenting upon President Hard ing's inaugural address, says he lays stress upon the urgency of an Inter national linriraf a nrl In ame time rroclalml, h'imsplf an Isolationist.

The Post thinks the United States will ultimately loin the Th paper suggests that the high tariff "would scarcely help the resettlement of the world and stimulate good will." Manchester Guardian Sees Current of Hope in Harding Address. MANCHESTER. Eng. March 6. "President Harding Indicated in his Inaugural address yesterday his willingness to Join some wort of organization which would prevent future wars." eays the Manchester Guard- I Ian.

in commenting on the Inaugural i address of the new American presl- dent. The newspaper adds that Mr. Harding is called upon to bridge a difficult passage in America's rela- tions with the rest of the world. "The political exigency." it con- tinues. "dictated that the whole plan or me x.eague or nations which Jir Wilson helped to inspire must be men alight from an automobile and walk toward them.

Hatter took his money from his trousers pocket and threw it behind him. When the men searched him I they found nothing. From Mis Tanner thev took a siHvr wrist watch and a hand bag contain-j ing $2. Amel Baren of 1915 President street, manager of a Kroger store at 2129 Madison street reported thi he was held up at 9:30 p. m.

on Lemp avenue near President street by to men who took $94 from him, $70 of which was the company's money. William Pike, proprietor of a dry goods store at 6578 St. Louis avenue, reported that two men robbed him Rodes. X. II.

Orr, V. Jones. Chas. Kraus, Charles Xagel, Benjamin Edward V. Papin.

B. J. Taussig, John II. Douglas, Arnold G. Sti-fel, James A.

Waterworth, Borden S. Veeder, Charles M. Rice, G. V. Dahlgreen.

Russell, AV. Crow-ell, J. L. Mauran, "Wallace D. Simmons.

G. W. Simmons. C. R.

Scud-der, Robert Holmes, Harry B. Wallace, Robert A. B. Walsh. Willard Bartlett, Henry A.

Boeckeler, James II. Grover, H. D. Condie, W. H.

Lee. Theodore Hemmelmann Albert T. Perkins, William E. Baird. Albert ge'n'e F.

wllliams. W. Arthur Stick- ney, A. T. Stickney, II.

F. Knight, II. W. Douglas. James L.

Ford W. M. Byrne, F. II. Semple.

Hugh McK. Jones, C. JCorman Jones, George C. Hitchcock, William E. Guy, Charles E.

Bascom, W. G. Battle, Lewis S. Haslem. August E.

Broker, Louis Re-nard, John II. Gundlach, L. R. Carter, E. H.

Simmons, J. B. Shapleigh, Guy E. Jourdan, J. B.

Strauch, Thomas R. Akin, John F. Shepley, Richard T. Sheldon, E. B.

Stine, W. B. Dean, Clarence Taussig, Leslie Lieber, George O. Carpenter William H. Bixby, Morris Eisenstadt, II.

W. Elliot. Edward Mallinckrodt W. O. Schock, Edward A.

More, Carl H. Langenberg. Henry E. Pauk, Charles A. Chafer, Barney L.

Schwartz, Christy M. Far-rar, Arthur C. Garrison, Andrew J. O'Reilly, Matt G. Reynolds, L.

F. Smit.i. J. Sheppard Smith, John A. Love, Norman S.

Brown, Henry McRee, William J. Fischer. Conrad Budke, R. T. Lanfrenberg, F.

E. Fowler Briggs A. Hoffman. George M. Black, F.

W. Kas-tor, H. S. Gardner, J. J.

Burke, L. R. Haslam, C. H. Morrill, J.

A. Berninghaus, S. E. Laver, T. S.

Ly-tle, Emmet B. Thompson, F. 11. Kreismann, R. H.

Switzler, D. F. Babcock, Thomas H. Cobbs, Ij. X.

Secord, C. B. Adams. J. R.

Whitte-more. Melvln A. Thomas, Bradford Shinkle, H. Watkins, Oscar Herf, C. H.

Turner W. F. Cutler. J. D.

Bascom, E. T. Nugent. George B. Brownlee, F.

E. Peckham, Charles Constance. G. K. Battle, E.

R. Gardner, Walter Schmidt Roy Young, C. P. Pettus, C. W.

i.toore, Theron E. Satlin, L. John Moresi. Henry Kortjohn, chairman of the Burkham organization, said an attempt had been made to get billboard space from the St. Louis Poster Advertising and that the company repuea mat it had no space i to let.

except 15 illuminated boards. This not fflit suit the club's purpose. Candidate Only Limited. City Counselor Daues. when asked about the law governing tures of candidates for Mayor, said the candidate himself was limited by law to an expenditure of $2200, but that there was no limit to the expenditure which a committee might make In his behalf.

He said courts had so interpreted the State statutes. At the election board office the same understanding of the matter prevailed. The law requires all expenditures to be made public after the election. This statement must include expenses in obtaining both nomination and election, and must be filed within 30 days after the election. Separate sections of the statutes apply to reports of expenditures by candidates and by political committees.

In Mayor Kiel's campaign for reelection in 1917, a sum between $9000 and $10,000 was spent in his behalf. DEMOCRATS ON HOUSE STANDING COMMITTEES TO BE REDUCED More Titan Two-Thirds or Ways and Means Committee to Be Republican Iiodge Semite Lender WASHINGTON, March 5. A decision to reduce the number of I Democratic members on standing committees of the House was reached today by the Republican Com-mltteo on committees. Chairman Mondell announced that the Ways and Means Committee, now engaged in framing a tariff bill, would be. made up of 17 RerGblicans and eight Democrats, while on other principal committees there would be 15 Republicans and six Democrats.

No decisions were reached as to personnel except that the present membership of the Ways and Means Committee would be retained. The election of members to committee places will take place at a meeting one week before the convening of the forthcoming extra session of Congress. Meantime, Chairman Mondell and Representa tives Mann of Illinois, and Moores of Indiana, will draft a tentative list to submit to the full committee at that time. Resides re-electing Lodge as floor leader. the Senate Republicans again chose Cummins of Iowa, fo President pro-tempore of tho Sen-ato and Curtis of Kansas, for Vice-Chalrman, or assistant leader and party whip.

4 I I allies as laid down at Paris, with the general alms of the Wilsonian pol-modiflcations mentioned in Mr. Lloyd icy." George's speech. Referring to Mr. Harding's "pro-" stultified in America, even before it could properly be understood. Th march of world events and of worM aspirations makes it clear that eoni form of a league must and will compensate for the horrors of war.

Whit is to be the new American Government's attitude toward It? "Mr. Harding tells us, and his message is carefully wrapped in on hope. Through the whole address runs a forceful current of that to help to make wars impossible which led to'he foundation of the League of Nations" The Guardiun is of the opin'n that while Mr. Harding distrusts Jh league as being in fact an alllancu of victors which proposed to do what it likes with the vanquished, be i willing to consult "with it, but will not commit America to any of lis plana without their consent. "European nations," cont'n'if-i the newspaper, "that haven't hesltateJ to impair their 'national sovereignty' because of the belief they have in the good that will of the league, will not quarr over these criticisms and satt-guards." The newspaper adds that those in Europe who care for the leau realized that it must widen its membership and eliminate that taunt of being a military alliance or super government.

"Does Harding for hl part feel." the Guardian conclude "as they do, that the first and most effective step toward that end would be full, friendly counsel and, -cooperation with America?" Comment of Papers In Home on Inauguration of Harding. By the Associated Press. ROME, March 5. The Epoc. commenting today on the inauguration of President Harding, sa8 th? passing of power from Mr.

Wilson, tc Mr. Harding definitely closes the historic period in which the OiH'd States collaborated with Europe in a cause which to it worli-wlde, but which quickly became European again. The Tribuna, in welcoming President Harding, says ls called upon to govern 10.. 000. 000 people vho now ate "the richest and most powerful in the woi Id." The newspaper expresses the hops that at the moment Mr.

llardlm takes the reins of Government -lis understands the Impossibility of ths United States completely disinterMt-Ing Itself Jn Europe, deelaring-ths commercial, economic and financial positions of the United States bs intimately Intermingled with thostof Europe and the world. The Tribuna sa3 the inheritance left by Mr. WIN Bon to President Harding in the political field is not brilliant. Twlc before, it declares, the Democrats left powjr under unfavorable renditions, but the situation wan better than that of today. President Harding, the Tribuna sajs, is faced with Immense difficulties, but in of finit-elass fiber.

Is intelligent and possesses tho qualities necessary to cop with the situation. The Giornale d'ltalla bellevei Mr. Harding showed himself an "eminently modern man. In keeplnk wltb the time." The atmosphere of, message appears to the newspaper tj be a "political refutation of Jh work of his predecessor." "Mr. Harding will not repeat Mr.

Wilson's error and ml In European international affplrs," cor.tinuM the paper, "and he will not allov Europe to interfere in the commercial and financial development of great country. ff, py. chology ruling" America as entlraly changed." French official circles, after cartful etudy of President Harding'a Inaugural address, regard it aa fving French opinion that the Unlt4 States would always champion France in matters of right and J-ti, and declare that no eauas fof disappointment or discouragement I to be found in the message. Regret was felt, however. tht there was nothing to Indicate Mr-Harding's attitude towjrd the Vr-Rallies treaty.

Official profenaed find in the address proof of tbtl' ordnion that the Unl'ed States wouU be brought into a league, and asserted a willingness to hava th covenant amply amended so it rould be understood that the United StatM would not be called upon to participate in problems not roncernlr-f 1 er. WANTED The present aidreaa mr husband Walter Cropland. ckomsi.anp, General Deliverr, Dallas. TetM. Private Conference Held.

The Germans, through Dr. Stiiauer. the German Ambassador at London, and Lord d'Abernon, British Ambassador to Germany, have made efforts to get in touch with the allies for rr- simoris at the residence of Earl Curzon Foreign Secretary, but noth lng ls forthcoming as to what wa Premier Lloyd George has gone to: in his store at 9 p. m. of $75, mak-ip 6 conversations, with some ing him open the cash register.

measure of success. There was a con- Richard Wilson, a watchman for i ference this morning between Pre-the Keystone Iron and Metal Or. I miers Lloyd George and Briand and to say nothing but "amen" to Presl-j mains to be seen whether the world dent Harding's refusal to enter survive without actie and per-ances and his aspirations for peace i manent American co-operation." and disarmament. It regrets, how-j ever, that he leaves his attitude to- Yorkshire Post Says Harding's Ideas ward the League of Nations lndeter- Are of Little Value Now. Main and Angelica streets, reported at 9:1 p.

m. that a man standing! in the doorway of the office held him I up as he returned after getting accomPhshed coal and robbed him of $21 John Schmidt of 1413 Bremen av- Chequers Court, his summer home, decision for noninvolvement in the enue reported he was robbed of $5.25 "VI' Briani his colleagues will affairs of Kurepe. and a watch at 10 p. m. at Eleventh I Fpend the eek-end at Lympne.

'-Sees Definite Policy." and Salisbury streets by two Count Sforza and M. Jasper The advent of a administra-who "strong armed" him. wlU be entertained privately In town. tion lg weiCOmed by the Chronicle Mrs. Amelia Redding of 2828! A report emanating from Greek I whlch flavs: shall now be avenue reported she their offer of an inquiry by a special aa definite and sta-on! commission into conditions in Smyr- everybodv.

and Thrace is denied in both Brit-I This Is of the ruinate. The newspaper deplores his: once more to ascertain the American newspaper opinion that the Presidents reference to disarmament was the principal foreign point in his speech, and declares that Great Britain certainly will do everything possible to support his practically conceived initiative. The principles which Mr. Harding laid down, comments the Express, do not differ materially from those of George Washington. Tho Laborite Herald sums up its impression of Mr.

Harding's address as follows: "The voice of big busi ness rang out with a challenge. Mr. Harding sighed over the prospect of the old wage never returning and told the workers, with plenty of thunder, that America was no place for revolution." Minister. M. Delcasse, replied UP at first and the question of the arbitrator had only given the i considering the Colombian treatv roooeci or by two negroes garrison avenue near Washingto avenue HARDING ADMINISTRATION NOT TO ACT ON TREATY WITH FRANCE Three-Power Agreement Negotiated by Wilson to Remain Pigeonholed in Senate Committee.

WASHINGTON, March 5. Arrangements for Senate action next week on several nendincr were made today hy Republican lead ers. Minor treaties only are to be was unsettled, although Pmo ident Harding was said to have indicated today in conference with Senator Lodge of Massachusetts, Republican leader, that he hoped for its early disposal. That the administration has agreed to take no action on the "throe-power" treaty, negotiated by former President Wilson. guaranteeing France against aggression, was indicated today by Republican leaders The treaty is now on file with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the most authoritative information today was that it would continue to lie in the committees pigeonhole.

Former Danville Publisher Killed. DANVILLE. 111., March 6. on I na I ish and Turkish quarters. Chancellor Says Dr.

Simons May Negotiate Within Limits Set. BERLIN, March 5. Chancellor Fehrenbach informed the Reichstag today that the cabinet did not propose to interfere with Dr. Simons, the German Foreign Secretary, and his fellow delegates to the London reparations conference. He declared inai ine caoinet was confident that the foreign secretary would make every effort to negotiate within the' limits set Tho Chancellor made his announcement in the course of a carefully formulated statement upon the reassembling of the Reichstag.

"In accordance with directions approved by the Reichstag," he 6aid, unions was autnorizea to i.oiu ins BiBiiaiu.e irorn any ooiiga- tion which the German people would be unable to fulfill. These instructions have not been and will not De cnangec ne cabinet is con- 1 fldent Dr. Simons will utilize to the utmost every opportunity to conclude negotiations within the limit set." Herr Fehrenbach declared he was convinced the German people would acknowledge the signature of their agent in London if it covered an obligation which after a most careful investigation, proved it did not go would be equally firm in supporting their envoys if they refused to sign a aocument wnicn exacted fulfill- ment of an Impossible demand. Papers See No Comfort for general lines of the frontier and that it remained with the interested countries to arrive at an agreement between them in order to mark the boundary definitely. The independence of Panama having been proclaimed, that country, as an heir of Colombia, entered into an agreement with Costa Rica in 1910 in accordance with which both nations definitely accepted the dividing line marked by the French arbitrator on the Pacific side, and in regard to the Atlantic the following question was submitted to the arbi tration of the Chief Justice of the United States: "Which is the boundary line between Costa Rica and Panama most in accordance with the correct interpretation and true intention of the award of the President of the French Republic?" In virtue of this treaty.

Chief Justice White gave his award on Sept. 12. 1914, the boundary dispute between Costa Rica and Panama hav- Germans In Address. Br the Associated Frss. PARIS, March 5.

Frankness and sincerity are found by the Paris aft- ernoon newspapers today in Presi- dent Harding's inaugural address, and they emphasize these qualities in their comment on the speech, although there is a certain consensus of disillusionment expressed. Particular satisfaction is found by the commentators in the fact that Germany, as they view ft. will find no comfort in the new President's words. The Temps lays stress upon the optimism it finds in the message, noting that "this trait ft thor- oughly American It praises the message declaring for nonentancle ment aa siUDDlyin remrkihl model of patriotism." and notes that ii. j.yncn, 47 years old.

a i beyond the limit of poible achhsve-former publisher here, is dead of a ment. but that the German nnonls fractured skull received last Men-j oay nen ins automobile was hit at lu iuoiiinoia uy a coal train..