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jrv i ri WEATHER REM! Only Kmx Ctmfy MT. VERNON AND VICINITY Generally fair tonight and Wed ncsday Colder tonight. per Receiving the Amd-ctei Press RetmL ISTABLISHED 1838 MT. VERNON, 0., TUESDAY, DEO. 27, 1921 No.

103 (2.00 PER YEAR iv. WwW 1 PROBLEMS AND DEUYS OF THE DIG HE NC West Writes Of The Delay In Proceedings Of Arms Conference fells Of French Flare-Up And Other Negotiations Causing Slow Action 0 (Written for Tho Banner by Prof. Chas. West) WASHINGTON, D. Doc.

2 Whether or not It has had any real meaning at all, tho dismantling and removal of tho famous Jewel archway near tho Pan American Union has constituted a visible symbol of tho spirit that 'has pervaded Washington during thoso last days of tho conference This beautiful archway which contributed so -wonderfully to the brilliant illuminations of tho capital early in tho conference has now disappeared. And with its gradual disappearance there come also a feeling that the negotiations of the statesmen wero coming to an end and that tho concluding sessions of the conference wero near at hand. With tho signing of the four powor treaty a week ago and the previous announcement of the agreement on tho naval ratio there was afforded an opportunity to estimate broadly tho actual accomplishments of the conference. Tho final results of the conforenco were assuming definite form. It was seen, in the first place, that thoro would bo a definite agreement botwoen the United States, 73reat Brl-- and Franco relative "to tho Insular possessions and dominions in tho Pacific which would replace tho Anglo-Japanese alliance which was terminated.

A treaty between tho United States nn Japan with respect to the island of Yap and other mandated islands in the Pacific north of tho equator wttB expected as a result of the conversations between representatives of tho two countrlos. In tho third place, a treaty between Japan and China was becoming increasingly certain covering tho Shan' tung settlement. It wps regarded as cortain that a satisfactory agreement would rosult from the conversations that had been in progress' for two weeks botween tho Japanese and Chinese. Japan would withdraw from Shantung and give up Kiao-chau. Tho British would withdraw from Wei- hal-wei, which Is also in Shantung.

Tho former Gorman railroad in Shantung now controlled by Japan would bo disposed of on a basis that would 1)0 accoptablo to Japan and China. It was belloved that tho matter of naval tonnage would finally bo incorporated Into a five-power treaty botwoen tho United States, Qreat Bri tain, Japan, Franco and Italy providing for a ratio of 5-5-3-2-2 as tho rola-'tlvo future strength respectively to bo possessed by tho five nations. Tho ratio to be applied to Great Britain, tho United States and Japan had finally beon fixed at G-5-3. Franco and Italy woro to bo allowed an equity on tho relative basts of 1.75 or 2 as compared with tho United States. An understanding or agreement whs also in sight to cover tho matter of futuro developments of fortifications and advance bases in the islands of tho Paciflic This subject could havo been covered by a throe power treaty botween tho United States, Great Britain and Japan, Th problem of China was to bo tho subject of the sixth ongagement or Understanding regarded as a result of tho conference.

An eight power declaration of policy with respect to China by the' United States, tho Brit- lines of dovolopmont thoro wero other matters that havo boon more or less before tho conference. Tho subject of submarines had not been dealt with. Neither had tho matter of other agencies of warfare, tho control of poison gas, nor, th disposition of questions pertaining to SIborIa "been Thoso topics woro expoctcd to form the basis of further conversations to bo held by tho ambassadors and other represontatlvos that would remain when tho plenipotentiary delcgatos and departed at tho conclusion of tho main negotiations. In tho main, then, theso wero tho dovelopmonts a wcok ago. Many matters had been sottlcd and points arrived at which could bo regarded as elements in the final agreement.

Things wero progressing smoothly nnd evenly nnd tho end of tho conference loomed in sight. Somo membors of the delegations had already gone1 homo and other had made rcserva-tions for sailing the latter part of December or during tho first weok of January. It Was generally felt that tho final stnges had been reached and that tho first of tho year if not actually Christmas day would seo tho last plenary session. Then intoolbis otherwise calm and peaceful atmosphero camo a scries of disturbances. The clashes, con flicts and alleged that havo developed during tho past wcok havo formed tho substanco of our in terest in tho conferoncc.

As a result thero has been actually a complcto halt in tho negotiations, a delay in the recording of tho final accomplishments and tho opportunity which has boon afforded somo of the observers to generate a spirit of criticism with respect to tho announced agreements and treaties. It is now freely predicted that the conference will continue on over the tho holiday period well Into tho middle of January, If not later. Tho delegations have postponed their departure until January 24. Everything is so uncertain again, for tho discussions have gone back into the secret -committee -meetings" and only rumors" and intimations omergo with respect to' tho settle ments and progress made. So serious has beon this recent dls agreement over tho naval proposal that it was plainly stated by a spokesman for tho British Emplro that if tho relative strength of tho various navies was not brought lnto accordance with tho fundamental ratio of tho Hughes plan Great Britain would feel obliged to increase 'her tonnage strength to that point vhere sho would feol able to safeguard properly her vast dominions.

It was, of course, made clear that tho fundamental ratio would still be obsorved In tho increnso made, for Japan and Unitod States would bo expected to incrcaso their navies accordingly. wnen tne naval agreement was reached it was our understanding that when tho pact was ratified that meant tho navies of tho threo powers would bo reduced and that thero would bo no shipbuilding for ten yoars. But this docs not scorn to bo tho understanding of Groat Britain. On several occasions spokesmen for Great Britain, in their interview havo cloarly and plainly stated that should any power Franco was not named lncreaso its navy at any time Great Britain would feel horsclt freo to readjust her tonnage to meet tho demands for protection. Of courso, there aro possibilities during tho next ton years of a revival of Russian or German power, if not that of some other nation not now considered form idable, and if this agreement is limit ed to threo nations thero is really no certainty how long these nations may bo ablo to hold to tho agreement.

At best it seems to bo considered but a tentative schemo on tho part of thoso who aro really signatories to it. During 'tho past week it has been freely explained that if Franco persisted in her demand for 10 now capital ships aggregating 350,000 tons sho would simply break up tho confor-once. Secretary Hughes pointed out ish Emniro. France, Italy, Japan, Bel glum, Holland and Portugal based up- to M. Briand tho serious consequenc-on the Boot resolutions and subso- tho French action in his letter quent agreoments was expected to take form and be presented to tho conference.

Finally, a declaration was antlcK pated from China stating that sho would never make a treaty alienating territory or conflicting with the principles of tho Root resolution. la, addition to these-seven definite which bus now beon made public and the result was a concession on tho part of tho French to the American proposal. But this (acceptance did not cover submarines. Franco desires a largo fleet of submarines and a substantial allottment of auxiliary craft. An insistence upon this evou its believed to be so Inconsistent with tho gonornt schema bfdlsarmamoht that It has possibilities of scrlouBly disturbing tho original agreement with respect to scrapping and limitation.

A spokoman for Italy, commenting upon this inslstonco on tho part of Franco for a larger navy or for Increased submarlno strongth, said: "It was tho belief of Italy that sho was coming to a disarmament conferonco and not an armament conferonco." But tho conflict over naval matters precipitated by tho French demand for ton big ships and Increased submarlno strength has not beon tho only disturbing feature of the last week that has interested tho observers of tho conference. Hardly had the French flaro-up sub sided when tho negotiations between tho Japanese and Chinese over tho return the Shantung provlnco wero terminated. Thoso daily conferences between Japan and China have been going on for sovpral weeks. Soventeen meetings in all had been held. The point had been reached whoro Japan agreed "in principle" to tho return of Shantung.

The subjoct of subsoqucnt conferences was with respect to tho payment of Japan for her interest in tho Shantung railroad from Tslnglau to Tslnanfu. China wanted to pay cash but Japan proforred a plan of settlement whereby tho railroad would bo paid for in twenty -linnual installments. Tho price has been fixed at 53,000,000 gold marks, tho cost to Germany for construction. With improvements, and additions the amount Invested seems to bo 33 million Chinese dollars or in American monoy about $16,000,000. China would not consent to Japanese control for twenty years but would consider a threo year period for payment.

Then countered with a proposal that a Japanese "national be appointed by tho Chinese government to tho position of associato traffic manager or general accountant. China could not accept this virtual attempt on the part of Japan to retain control of tho railroad and consc- J.quently grip on the economic re sources of tho province. Tho negotiations accordingly on tho Shantung issuo reached tho inevitable deadlock and tho whole matter has beon referred to Toklo. Tho Japanese delegates say they havo al ready oxecedod their powers with re-spct to tho matter and they must wait until they securo further instructions from tho homo govornmont. A week or moro will bo required for tho nec essary exchange of notes.

In the moantlmo tho Issue has virtually goVio back to its former status beforo the conforenco began. With disagreement on tho two ma jor issues of naval armament and far oastorn questions the work of the conforenco was practically tlod up. But along with theso discussion thero has persisted which in its practical aspects is moro Interesting to Americans that Shantung and tho Tsingtau railroad or tho slzo of French submarines. For somo two woeks Amorlcans havo been trying to secure somo information with respect to tho meaning of tho now four power treaty undertaking to respect the insular pos sessions and dominions In tho region of tho Pacific. Tho Stato department as well as mombcrs of tho Amorlcan delegation construed tho torm used in Article II of tho now treaty to moan that tho mainland of Japan was to be guaranteed protoction from external aggression.

Tho British understand it to moan this. Then President Harding in an intorviow to membors of tho press said plainly and simply that tho treaty did not apply to tho main land or homeland of Japan proper. This was at ono o'clock. At seven o'clock tho samo evening a statement was issued at tho White Houso In forming the public that tho president had conferred with members of tho Amorlcan delegation and that it was satisfactory to him to havo tho other construction placed upon tho treaty. It was not his intention, It was stated, to embarrass thorn by any interpretation ho might make of its meaning.

An attempt was made to securo an interpretation, from Barpn, Kato of tho Japanese. In reply to question after question ho rofusod to on tor'1 into an interpretation and "would no? even admit that In his own mind he knew exactly what was meant Inasmuch as secret conversations which ho could not reveal had had much to do in establishing the moaning of tho agreement. Tho State Department and the Whlto Houso seem to havo gono back to tho former interpretation' to Ihe offoct that the main land of Japan is tnvolvad In tho treaty and that tho guarantee 61 territorial integrity nnd rights with rcspoct to Insular 'possessions and dominions appltos to the homoland of tho Japanese empire. It this interpretation ')a to provall an tho official meaning of tho treaty this situation Is proscntcd. Tho United Statos has become a signatory to treaty assuring respect for tho homeland of Japan when sho refused to bocomo a party to- a similar agreement promising socurity to Franco against external aggression on the part of Germany.

Just what will develop from this construction remains, of courso, to bo seen, Tho discussion that has been pre clpltatod with respect to the meaning of tho treaty has tremendous significance Inasmuch as the political consequences of any confusion or disagreement among the various representatives of tho administration are of tho utmost importanco for the country when tho treaty comes up for ratification by our government. Foura IN HIS CHI LEWIS M. WDINGS OF WARREN, 0., DIES IN ROW LAST EVENING Peajlh Conies Quickly To James Metzgar, A Cen- terburg Resident 1 fl UT SERVICE DIRECTOR Orders Publication Inviting Bids For Construction Of Seven Sewers CENTERBURC, Dec. 27 James Metzger, aged 64 years, was found dead in a chair at his home this after noon by his sister-in-law. The phy sicians who were called stated he had been dead about half an hour.

Tho deceased Is survived by one son and two daughters. GEORGE LILLY, DIES IN WEST VIRGINIA Ohio Man Was Secretary Of American Embassy For Many Years fBy Associated Press to Tbe Banner ROME, Dec. 27 Lowis Iddlngs, of Warren, long-tlmo secretary of tho American embassy in Rome, and prominent In war relief work In Italy during tho war, died suddenly hero last ovcnlng. Mr. Iddlngs, who was 71 years old, had been ailing for somo time.

DEBS TO SPEND HIS WHOLE Til PREVENTING ID Relatives in Mt. Vernon have received word of tho death of Georgo Lilly which occurred at his homo In Dunbar, W. on Christmas day. Tho cause of his death was typhoid fever, after an illness of two months. Ho was tho hon of Mr.

ml Mrs. Georgo Lilly and resided in Mt. Vernon for nlno cars, only last fall having removed to Dunbar with his 'parents. Tho deceased was IS yoars of age. Tho body was taken to Oneida, N.

today for burial. ED IN CIO. EGYPT Issues Statement In Washington, D. During The Morning HARRY SMITH DIES IN DUBUQUE, IOWA tBy Associated Press to The Banner LONDON, Dec. 27 Eleven Egyptl-ans were killed and 14 others wound ed In the recent disturbances In Cairo, says a foreign office statement today, based on a casualty list just received from the Egyptian capital.

No Brit ish casualties occurred, It was said. Disturbances aro continuing in Cairo, the advices stato, and attempts havo been made to bring about wrecks on the railways. Membors of tho city council wore in session a short timo on Monday evening, five of the seven members being present. Thoso present were Ausklngs, Grant, Hookway, Kiegloy and Williams. The absentees were White and Porter.

Mr. Whlto camo In fust as adjournment was taken but inasmuch aB ho formally had been excused from at-tondanco he Is nofciclally recorded as being prespnt. Tho only business done was tho adoption of a resolution authorizing tho servico dlroctor to advertise for bids for tho construction of sovon sowors, tho legislation for which has been passed. Theso sewers aro at Norton and Pleasant street storm sower, South Gay st. storm sewer, North Mulberry storm sower, North Mulbor-ry sanitary sewer, Cemetery avenue sanitary sewor, Curtis stroot sanitary sower and tho South Gay street sanitary sower.

A recess was taken until Saturday evening at 11 o'clock when tho membors of tho council will meet for thoir final session. At 12 o'clock, marking tho advont of tho new year Mayor-elect Kolgley will take the oath of of-flco and assume tho administration and direction of tho city government. Tlhs final meeting of tho council promises to be of an Interesting na-turo and it is probable thero will be a largo number of spectators present. Harry Smith, formerly of Sparta, Ohio, died Monday at his homo in Dubuque, Iowa, tho result of a surgical operation. Mr.

Smith was a brother of Mrs. Hayes Wilson, Mrs. Sumner Piorco and Mrs. Pitt Strublo of Mt. Vernon.

Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Struble left laBt evening for Dubuquo to attend the funeral. BANKRUPTS fBy Associated Press to The Banner WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 War against war Is to occupy a greater part of the future activity of Eugene V.

Debs, freed from the Atlanta penitentiary by executive clemency on Christmas day according to hla own announcement here today. Debs announced his determination to obtain, It possible, a vow from ov-cry man, woman and child In this country and every country which ho might visit that they refuse to take upN arms and go to war. But until world relations undergo a reformation, he asserted, wars would continue. Mr. Dobs expressed the opinion that President Harding at heart was against all war but described tho president and the representatives of a system that made war possible.

The arms conference, ho contended, was significant only in that it was a recog nition of the cost of warfare and an effort, to reduce expense Instead of clminating the cause. Action in behalf of others still imprisoned for violation of war laws, Debs declared, would be undertaken as soon as ho reached his home. As for himself, he said, he harbored no resentment because of Bis Imprisonment. DISABLED VETERANS MEET IN COLUMBUS tBy Associated Press to The Banuerj COLUMBUS, Dec. 27 Members of tho Diasblcd War Veterans of tho World War wero hero today for the first annual convention of the organization.

At today's session consideration was to bo given to enlargement of tho organization. By Associated T-ress to The sannen NEW YORK, Dec 27 An involun tary petition In bankruptcy was filed In federal court today against Robert H. Ingersoll manufacturers of the Ingersoll watches. Liabilities were placed at $3,000,000 and assets at $2,000,000. Tho concern admitted its Inability to pay its debts and expressed Its willingness to be adjudged a bankrupt.

MRS. JOHANNA MOORE CLAIMED BY DEATH HOLD THE RESPONSIBLE FDR BIG FIDE KETCHAM DIES AT INDIANAPOLIS Ht.B.D.HAfiDVFIRST TO GET LICENSE Mrs. Johanna Moore, wife of Rllov Moore, died Monday aftornoon at 2 o'clock at her homo, No. 14 Cottage strqet, after an illness of soveral eolts. Tho deceased la survived (by her husband and tho following children: Mrs.

Mary Burnett of Columbus, Thomas Mooro of Mt. Vernon, William Mooro of Mt. Vornon, Mrs. Earl Robblns of Columbus, Walter Mooro of Now ton, Iowa, Georgo Mooro of Mt. Vernon, Mrs.

Paul Wallott of Mt. Vernon, Florence of Mt. Vernon, and Howard of Mt. Vernon. Sho Is also survived by ono brother and a sister, residing in Delaware, and by threo grandchildren.

Tho funoral will occur Thursday morning at 0 o'clock at St. Vincent do Paul's Catholic church, Rov. L. W. Mulhano officiating.

Interment In Calvary cemetery. By Associated Press to The Barmen NEW HAVEN, Dec. 27 City Building Inspector Joseph Austin, Lawronco E. Carroll, manager of tho Rlalto theatre, and Alfred S. Black, president of tho Connecticut Theatro corporation, which owned tho theatre, aro held criminally responsible for tho death of nlno persons in tho Rlalto theatro firo of Nov, 27, In a finding by Coroner Eli Mix today.

Tho cpronor says that tho direct cause of tho firo was tho burning of incense to givo "atmosphoro" to a motion plcturo, flimsy stago drapories being Ignited from tho Incense. IBy Assocls'ea Press to The Banneri INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 27 William A. Ketcham, former commander- in-chief of tho Grand Army of the Republic, died at his homo here today. Ho was 75 years old.

Death was caused by acuto "indigestion. Mr. Ketcham was elected commander-in- chief Sept. 24, 1920. Ho was succeed ed by Txswis Pilcher of New York, who was elected at tho grand encampment held hero last September.

MRS. HORTENSE JORIS DIES THIS MORNING Tho first of the 1922 automobile 11-censo plates -were given out Tuesday at tho Chamber of Coramerco which is in charge of tho distribution for Knox county. The first applicant was Dr. B. D.

Hardy of Mt Vernon who received No. 219,001. Before noon a total of 12 had been Issued while still moro camo In with applications during the aftcrnon hours. The new plates are of a battleship gray and aro somewhat different la size and proportion from thoso of last year. The chamber Is charging 15c for issuing tho licenses and doing tho necessary clerical work.

Not a single objection was made, today by any of thoso making application. It is generally recognized that the service Is well worth the small feo asked. Thoso who do not care or wish to pay the feo may make out their own applications and send to Columbus for their automobilo licenses. NO SHOOT'HELD On account of tho cold weather Monday, no shoot was held by tho members of tho Konx County Gun club. BOTTLE EXPLODES; BOY BADLY BURNED Lawronco, tho 14-year-old son of Mr.

Frank Mooro, had his right hand, faco and forehead badly burned Monday afternoon when a bottle of powder, with which he was playing, exploded. It is thought a spark of fire foil In tho bottlo causing tho explosion. PUBLIC IS INVITED Tho public is invited to attond Dr. Oeorgo T. Harding's lecturo beforo tho Knox county Medical society at tho Chambor of Commerce rooms at 7:30 o'clock Wednesday eenlng.

REVIVAL SERVICES Tho annual revival services of tho Sladonsburg Cliurth of Christ wilt be hold January l1 Evangelist J. A. Brown of Killbuck will assist the pastor, Elder C. C. Maple.

Mr. R. C. Ear-lywlne will lead tho singing. Services each ovening at 6:30.

Mrs. Hortenso Joris, agod 58 years, died at her homo on West Gambler street this morning at 9 o'clock following four days' illness of a complication of diseases. Tho deceased Is survived by the following children: Joseph Joris, Mrs. Joseph Loreaux, Campbell Joris. Mrs.

Fred Ornet, Mrs. Armand Beaudino, Mrs. Georgo Mln- glo, Reno Joris of Hartford City, Ind. Also by ono sister, Mrs. John Cassa- ltono of Maumeo, 0., and eight grand children.

Funeral arrangements havo not yet boon mado. OHIO RIVER IS AT STANDSTILL Meeting Postponed Tho meeting of the North Clinton league to have been held this even-hit; nt the home of Nard Cochran has been postponed, DRINKER GIVEN A FINE But ono person Is found In Mt. Vernon who felt ho must colebrate Christmas In tho manner In vogue before tho 18th amendment 'brought about a change Sunday ovening (he police found Andrew King, colored, In a state of Intoxication and they gather-eed him in. Monday noon ho was before Mayor Ilger and was given a flno of' 5.00 and tho costs, "in such cases mado and provided." OPEN GYM TO COLLEGIANS Tho privilege of tho use of the Y. M.

C. A. gym has been extended this week to the college boys home for their Christmas vacation. They will havo the use of tho floor every afternoon from 3:30 to 1:20. By Associated Press to Bannnri CINCINNATI, Dec.

27 Tho Ohio river was stationary at Cincinnati early today at 55.9 feet andtho weath-er bureau oxpecled a recession soon. All hut two railroads, the C. O. and. the L.

had been to abandon tho Central Union depot, tmt were oponiting without Impairment of ser vico from stations on hglher ground. WILL BE ASKED JO SEND REPRESENTATIVE fBy Associated Press to The Banneri PARIS, Dec. 27 Tho United States probably will be invited to end official representatives to tho international financial and economic conference, hich is to bo called by tho allied su- promo council at its meeting early, next year. Piemiers Briand and Lloyd-George, it is said on tho best of authority, are2? agreed on the necessity for organizing--such a conference on sufficlotnly broad'' lines to grapple not only with the Euv ropenn financial muddle, but with tha world's economic problems, i a I "1 1 VI 3 rC jjt i.