FRIDAY'IJUNE 6,1924.
WALSH REPORT
SAYS on. LEASES
DlSREGARD LAW
Harding’s Order Is De-
clared Illegal and
T h a t of Secretary
Fall Corrupt .‘
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ACCEPTED
Denby and Roosevelt
Exonerated; Secret
Negotiations Called
Fraud on Nation
T’C \FHINGTON. June 6.—Flagrant
‘_.ll‘rl of the law in negotiation
, . 1> Sinclair and Doheny oil leases
._ .- t-l1;Ii‘l:Pd in a report to the Sen-
“:‘tiay prepared for the oil
{on in its prosecutor, Senator
1' ::Ina.
the organization Re-
1. ans (iii .1“. committee absent.
l-vxiuittillr'v: upproved with minor
“firs the report of Senator Walsh.
Democrats and two Republi-
.1: mnk part in the action.. The
: “divans more. Chairman Ladd
-.- i Senator Norbeck of South Da-
imth of whom have consist-
n" supported throughout the in-
-- the position taken by Senator
‘6. fish.
who
w all
executive order by which
rr1<zrirnt Harding transferred the
.» s i'\t‘S from the Navy to the
v~io1 Department vas heldAn the
vi to have been illegal. '
e manner in which the leases
ncgotiated secretly by Secre-
l“:11l was described as in disre-
7; mi of the statutes.
The leases themselves were de-
r’weci "tndefensibiy wasteful" and
ram-d on a. policy which Congress -
:‘wn harl authority .to determine.
Fall's Action Attacked
Fall's acceptance of $100,000 from
}' l. lloheny was characterized as
the last degree reprehensible."
.:“t-nnzh no opinion was expressed
in whether the. payment was in
(..n: a loan.
shipment by Harry F. Sinclair of
a, consignment of blooded cattle to
Fall's New Mexico ranch and Sin-
r'wir's subsequent. employment of
lull after he left the Cabinet were
rl‘od without comment.
Likewise without comment. the re-
port related how Sinclair expended
31mm 000 to clear Teapot Dome of
conflicting claims some of which. at
least here “shadowy!
Former Secretary Denhy of the
Navy Department and Assistant Sec-
—v—-»r
. ,' .t.
retarvl’loosmeit “ere exonerated
Irom "any part nhateuar" in the
negotiations leading up to ”fine
leases.
It was declared that despite dili-
rent inquiry the committee found
‘ro facts of sufficient importance to
w‘pr‘l‘i." in support of the rumor that
.hlic bfi’icers had speculated in
L. irks of the Sinclair and Doheny
«mpanies. '
Similarly. the report said. "the
r - ‘mncc failed to establish the exist-
of any conspiracy between oil
rrel'ntors and others at the Repub-
an national convention in 1920
exploitation of public resources.
Mix a passing reference was made
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for
l‘HOUSANDS ARE "WITIvE
.FAMED RADIO ENTERTAINER WEDE
S”WHEN
Mrs. Wendell Hall. 'n'ee Marion N. Martin. ’
An enormous number of persons, how man
“Witnessed’ the marriage ceremony which uni
was broadcast by Station WEAF of Navy anlr
cannot be estimated.
Miss Marion N. Mar-
tin. Chicago newspaperwoman, and Wendell Hall. known over the
country to radio fans as the “Everready Entertainer."
The comm
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to the conflicting statements by tract. shm
Edward B. McLean “ith 2.5100.000
which it. had been sought to connect
payment to Fall. and no opinion on
that subject was expressed.
The only recommendation contain-
ed in the report, aside from the re-
fercnce to court proceedings now in
by the
progress. was contained in the fol- ur ms."
lnrvinz summary:
“Had the legislation enacted by
Congress liFPi‘irohst‘i'VS—‘d in its spirit
in dealing with the reserves: haul It
not, been wreslr'd out of all reason to
afford some appearance of Justifica—
tion for the course pin-sued. illl‘ihf‘r 'STAMF
action by thr‘ i:i\\' Innkinz prams” fll‘t‘d {ill-l.
might not lw necessary. in New at "”1" "P "
what has’iranspirml he WW“! 11“?“
it should .
made plain: 1 u inch
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1. That no lcnen, or other contract! York ..n“
authorizing or proxiding for the. ex-' rm...“ 1‘"
traction of oil or gas trom the re- \Vinlzicr
servos should he entered into except New York.
upon competitive iii-ls for which howls r,
proposals should be duly advertised. ,mnsrm.
“2. That. no such lease. or con.
tract should be entered into for any
purpose except to protect the ro—
serves from drainage and for such
limited areas as should be drilled to
mil.
'l‘he
Shannon
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:ippmw-ntly c
ild
June 4
0131'.
liiljt' AS
“luncss Stout.
I‘RS“S.
“'(‘I'O
liquor
s
prcscncc of the truck
disclosed to thc police when Thomas
'1'20 121st
ruisin:
of lfinlh
about in an
the authority conferred
19:0. to ex-
change is restricted to the exchange
of crud-1 oil or gas for fuel oil or
other products or derivatives of oil
Stamford Police Get
Big Haul of Stout
June _6.—One hull-
splils to a
confis-
_\'cslct‘dfl)’ in a truck on
Sterli-
\\'c‘hle of 95"
Paul “2
1x011“ street.
The ~men Were held in
l‘lltifl each on charges of
without'a per-
iiding ("haries
u ltast 54th street. New
Albert
rrnue. the Bronx;
of {‘20 East
“'38
street.
that end. unless in the. case of an § mummin in [and mo \x'ay, attracted
emergency to be proclaimed l\:~' tlm tlivir nttr-ntinn tn the truck following
President of the l'nitcd State-“v. vices lu limit. The mcn “ill appear
“3. That every such lease or com in tomorrow.
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Fine Granulated Sugar 13 lbs. $1 Confectionary Sugar 2 lbs. 25c
Pillsburys, Jones or Gold Medal Flour, bag $1.09. Occ1dent
$1.19
Fancy Florida New Potatoes, pk. 69c. New Texas Onions 4 lbs.
25c
Native Spinach or Beet Tops, pk. 35c. Rhubarb, 4 for . . . . . . 25c
Florida Grapefruit, 6 for 25c. California Oranges, 12 for
New Beets or Carrots, 3 bu. 25c. VVinesap Apples, doz. ..... 35c
Florida Pineapples, 3 for 25c. Green String Beans, 2 qts. 25c.
Green Peas, 2 qts. 25c. Puritan Hams 26c lb. Shoulders, 13c lb.
“Candyams,” a Real Southern Sweet Potato In cans, lg. cn. 25c
25c
Campbells Beans 3 for 25c. Clover Milk,
7cans....
$1.00
at
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Cups .1
can
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Cloverdale Evaporated Milk, 10 cans $1. 00. Post Bran Flakes,
2for
Kellogg’s Corn Flakes or Post Toasties, 3 for 25c. Irish Oatmeal
25c
39c
Loose Pearl Tapioca, 15c lb. 3th Rice 3 lbs. 25c. Puffed Wheat
2for
Large cans Pumpkin or Squash 3 cans 59c. Duryeas Cornstarch
2for
i anada Dry Ginger Ale, family package 12 bottles $2. 00 Lily
. 10cnkg.»
W hite Rock, nips, 2 for 25¢. Medium 3 for 50c. Large 3 for $1. 00
Strictly Fresh EggsB5c doz. McCann’ 5 Strawberry J anfi for $1
I’aton’s “Gobe A” Honey 69c. Baker’s Cocoa 19c. Hypolite 29c .
(orn, Peas, Tomatoes, Succotash or Lima Beans, 6 cans $1. 00-.
Kirkman’ s Borax Soap, 18 for $1. 00. Palmolive Soap 14 for $1.00
P&GNa thaSoap
Japanese Toileli): Paper 3 for 25c. Luhch Roll 3 for 25p. Porcella
25c
25c
19 for $1.00
25c
Rise’s Lime Juice 75c. Grape Juice, qt. 49c. Pt. . . . . . I . . .'. 29c _
New YOrk Grocery
A. I. Beckmann 5? Co. InggQuality G'
‘makeup of the Republican National
i
I
he, submitted for ap-.
prmal in the Comptroller General‘
imim-c taking effect.
‘ 4. That
act of
an!
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~‘EESENTINEII ', '7‘ .
has so crystallized in his favor that
unless something unexpected hap-
pens he is almost a. sure winner.
Nearly all the members of the na-
tional committee who have'asscmbl-
ed here seem to favor Mr. London
with the exception of those who are
committed to favoritesons. and it
seems that many of the‘ favorite son
booms are simply smoke screens for
the former Illinois Governor.
Does VotWantNomlnation
The sole question is whether Mr.
Lowdcn will accept the nomination.
He has told his friends repeatedly
that he would not have it on a silver
platter and Fred 3". Upham. re-
tiring treasurer of the national com-
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The names of three more persons her of the Senate so faI has a. place
who will second the Coolidge nomi- as comention orator or otticer and RAL
nation were also given out. The? that only two members of the House A
.are Isaac M. Mceltins of North Caro- have been‘ named. the other. besides
lina. Jildge L‘. H. Carey of Oregon Madden being Representative Bur-
. and Representative ,Iiz'artin R. Marl- ton of Ohio. who “ill be temporary
de‘n of Illinois. This ,completes. chairman.
‘ News that Senator La Foilette's
name probably would not be placed
before the convention did not sure
prise Mr. Butler today as he said
he had anticipated such action. He is
not sure, but he does not expect
Senator Johnston's name to be put
before the convention although of
course. the Johnson delegates from
South Dakota will vote for him.
(‘oolidac's Convention Strength.
ing there “is something about
Ignr-atness of this exalted position
(Continued from Page One.)
Mr. Butler said the women had
shown by their conduct as associate
members of the committee and by
their interest in the proceedings oi
the National Committee that they
deserved a. full voice in its affairs.
sol em n d uties." United
M.
and
Reunion-Samuel
candidate {Or the Presidency.
,DSSIAE '10 R:
MEL—.4...
udmottishcs me against wanting
undertake the execution of its .
Ralston .
urged the. Indiana Democratic 83“
Convention not. to considerhim
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It is the strong impression here “.0”? “I“ reached here that the mitiee is :1. “PW authority {01' ““3 “Grout '1'; this honor is. how
that Mr. Butler's recommendation two mmms dalegates eleFted {or statement. Whit“ has been “1703‘“: I would not speak truthfully to
will be agreed to by the Rulés Com- Johnson have accepted their release many times. Neverthless. Mr. Up" Should I rpfréin from saving that
mittee. and the action ratified by the groin glni’Jand will voteifor Preg— ham believes. as do ma when” llaVP‘nPVer 352‘th 10 lbe'Prei“ L
convention though there will be :1 en, 001 Se on ‘the “r“ ballot. that if M"- Lon-den ‘3 (1" led and of this country." Senator Ram.
This brings the Coolidge total‘up to
1,070 delegates out of the 1.1.09.
Manager Butler. ’however. was
surprised at. reports that President
Coolidge was trying to prevail on
Herbert Hoover to accept the nomin-
ation for Vice-President. "If such is
the case." he said. “I don't know it
I think you can safely say it will be
left to the delegates to choose the
proper candidate for Vice-President."
It now appears that former Gov.
Frank 0. Lowden of Illinois has
gained the edge and he may be noml
inated on the first ballot for Vice-
President.
Though probably as many as ten
or twelve other namcs may he put
before the, convention. sentiment
formally asked by his party to make
the race he will do lo.
St. Mary’s Sodality
Gives Play Tonight
said.
"If thcr e be those who doubt
fight on the plan.ln certain quarters.
One More Change Announced -
Coincident'nith this Mr Butler
announced one more change in the
of mind 13
Committee carrying ‘Ut the plan to vention will please me most. by
reorganize that Abody completely.
Mis. Harriet Taylor Upton of. Ohio. '
“ho has been acting ls vice-chair-
man of the Executive Committee in
charge of women's activities.“ will
retire in faxor of LII-3.. A. T. Bert of
Kentuclv. nidow of "Tobe"'Hert.
who for years was a. member of the
National Committee and who was
piominentlv mentioned at on“! time
for a post in President's Harding‘s
Cabinet. ._ .
to the New York coxnention to
unins‘ruc (d.
The Children of Mary Eodaiity of
St. Mary’s church will hold a. lawn
party tonight. and tomorrow night on
the Catholic Club grounds on “’cst
avenue. A play called “Truly Irma?
will he. presented. Yoik's Sbcicty
Orchestra. will furnish music for
dancing Cake. and fancy articles
will be on sale.
The nfiro——'Dfd I tell you of
ody‘rr. 1 :e in Patazonin'.‘ '
His \icti m (hrnirtg listenEd
item. M. LaFollette. .,
Ready to do battle.
with the three announced testerdav
the list of nominating spcrclies with
one. possible exception.
It is noted that not a single mem-
inr: 3‘51"1'.’"
The llfii‘n——"Yr\u bet."
its Victim——“Tl1cn you
tclri ,m-X“—rl.c1ndon Humorist.
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sincerity in “hat I am sabing. let ~
lay additicnui emphasis on my mu?
declaring that this ..
lowing the deleza‘ es from India”.
about tv-‘r'nty adventures)—"Intere§
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