Negotiations on Fleet Size Stall Await Tokio Guidance
Uproar over naval math prompts new delay as envoys in Washington await a direct message from Tokyo. Diplomats in ongoing discussions push for clarity on fleet scales before further talks proceed.
04 Dec 1921
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1921
Page
1
Uproar over naval math prompts new delay as envoys in Washington await a direct message from Tokyo. Diplomats in ongoing discussions push for clarity on fleet scales before further talks proceed.
London Paris and Tokyo near a conditional accord on withdrawing sections of their Chinese leased territory. Talks center on the 6-5-5 naval ratio, Pacific fortifications, and Far East political issues. Delegations expect Tokio to respond favorably. no final accord soon.
Sunday and Monday bring fair skies with slowly rising temperatures in Denver and northeastern areas. New Mexico should be clear with temperate rise on both days. Arizona likewise expects fair weather with little temperature change.
The page shows a university weather summary for the 24 hours ending 6 p.m. with temperatures around 85 and humidity readings noted. A garbled line follows mentioning wind and a south character of Gay.
Washington March 2 The labor leader urged the armament conference to go beyond naval limits and tackle the root causes of war. He warned a naval victory alone would be transient and called for addressing Far Eastern and Pacific problems to achieve lasting peace.
Washington dispatch reports officials weighing if Japan can be isolated or allied as a permanent great power. A tripartite accord among Britain, the United States, and Japan on naval and Far East questions could replace the Anglo-Japanese alliance and ease Japanese security anxieties. Lloyd George’s upcoming visit may influence talks shaping a three power security framework.
Lucy Harrington a Hell canyon region ranchman released on bail will face a preliminary hearing Saturday December 10 for murder of Eugene Kempenich former state highway official. Fifteen witnesses summoned start at 10 o clock. Harrington held as an accessory per Sheriff Tondre Valencia County.
Detroit speakers at the national unemployed conference urged government aid for all jobless and a pension system for the aged. Robert Irwin of St Louis said the Washington conference produced no tangible results. Resolutions call for relief, nationalization of basic industries, and freight-rate cuts to lower prices.
Chicago December 3 The Big Five era and Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen near a strike of packinghouse workers ordered for Monday Each side finished plans and packers advertise for replacements While Kaness court issues restraining orders union leaders urge restraint and assembly meets nationwide Police assign over 200 to stockyards district to police potential walkout
Chicago reports spokesmen for the Big Five packers say a Kansas court restraining order on industrial relations does not alter current employment terms. They note a wage cut, already in effect since Monday, would continue and plan to read the order fully before commenting further.
Vienna reports real winter weather helped restore order after violent rioting that damaged 174 stores. Troops guard key points as crowds flee and outbound trains fill with profiteers and idlers amid the frigid, blustery night.
East St Louis December workers at Armour and Swift packing houses prepared to strike in protest of wage cuts and open shop policy. Amalgamated Meat Cutters vice president Karl W Jimmerson said 1560 to 1800 employees were ready to strike while company officials predicted only a small portion would join.
The War Finance Corporation announced more than 6.5 million dollars in advances today. Agricultural and livestock loans totaling 6.42 million were distributed among twenty four states including Nebraska Colorado Arizona New Mexico Oregon Iowa South Dakota Idaho Utah Nevada and Texas.
Two Taunton cafeterias under the same management announce food bargains with noon trays priced at 35 cents and 49 cents in the evening. Managers cite volume sales as the goal of the new pricing.
A eight member Porto Rican commission led by Antonio Barcelo arrived in Washington to press for charges against Governor Reilly and his removal. They accuse Reilly of overreaching powers, intimidating judges, and fostering prejudice against Porto Ricans, warning his presence harms island relations and Americanization efforts.
Dublin reports indicate after discussions with Eamonn de Valera Sinn Fein delegates return to London with possible further talks on British proposals. A decision by Lloyd George remains uncertain as Cairns and Craig watch for any shift toward resignation or new elections.
In New Orleans on December 3, the University of Alabama defeated Tulane 14 to 7. A disputed 50 yard pass from Legendre to Maloney tied Tulane, but a whistle ended the period as the touchdown stood disputed. Referee Finley faced threats from spectators and Tulane students as twelve police escorted him from the field.
A winter blast brought the season's first real snowfall and the lowest temperatures so far. By Dec 3 in Kansas City and much of western Missouri the thermometer hovered near 20 degrees as about three inches of snow accumulated locally and continued into the night.
A French war mother, Mrs. FR Mend Renault of Sonora County, greets Marshal Foch as he passes through San Francisco. He honors her son who earned the Croix de Guerre with palm, wounded twice and killed at the battlefield, Laigné. She asks for a drive to the civic center, saying her son is home in spirit.
A Kansas court of industrial relations issued a temporary restraining order to packers and union officials in Kansas City to maintain current employment terms. Judge W J McCamieh cited an order to sixteen packing house union officials who ignored subpoenas to appear before the industrial relations court at 2 P M.
Waite Heigl led Waite High School to a 19 to 6 victory over Maldon Mase in a sectional gridiron contest. Tolle and 604 Dec. 2-Watte High played a tough defense though the New England team edged them by weight and effort.
A blizzard hit Amarillo Texas with driving wind sleet and snow dropping the thermometer below freezing within hours. By morning the temperature hovered around 20 degrees and further snow was forecast.
At a nine power Far Eastern conference Japan Great Britain and France proposed relinquishing large leased zones in China conditional on other powers matching concessions and on China meeting conditions. France and Britain urged cessions including Kwang Chow and Weihai Wei while Japan held to keeping Kwantung Port Arthur Da Ling and Manchuria matters under discussion.
Pasadena scene reports Washington State College football team routed by USC 28 to 7. Cougars failed on offense and defense, outplayed in all phases as about 12,006 crowds witnessed the loss.
The industry shows mixed signals as base metal producers report near steady output and buyers pursue resistance to price rises. South American suppliers eye higher prices for next year while United States imports rise. analysts anticipate a further refined copper supply drop and ongoing price volatility amid steady demand in mining and construction sectors.
Reports from Havana claim Cuban buyers will substitute American coal with British and Carcit coal to cut costs. Supposedly British coal could be delivered at Ravana about two dollars per ton cheaper than American coal. The accuracy of these assertions remains unconfirmed.
Paris dispatch reports the reparations committee may formally begin consideration of a moratorium on Germany's foreign debts at the upcoming meeting. It is expected a German government guest will be received and a formal request for a reparations holiday will be forwarded with reasons.
Ofo mine near La Veta closes as a 30 percent wage cut is announced under war reduction moves. Sunyside mine seeks a reduction and possible reopening by year end. Oakdale at Oakview to reopen Monday after two days down. United Mine Workers dispute alleges no petition for a wage cut at Cameron mine as organizers travel to assess further actions. Martial law warnings urge caution at La Veta.
A Rostoe C Artteckice case jury was taken to its hotel at 1 37 p m after Miss Ionoise KF inter horn gave a report of a suspected attack. The jury will return to court at 10 a m tomorrow.
In a California court the jury in the Arbuckle case faced long deliberations with the judge considering a further charge, the jury given a supper break as the panel reportedly had seventeen ballots with all eleven in favor of acquittal.
Dr W A Nixon convicted of first degree murder in Kansas court for killing attorney Arthur C Banta. After five hours deliberation jury returned guilty verdict. Judge Harris denied motion for new trial and set bond at 60000. An appeal to the Kansas Supreme Court will be filed.
Florence Alabama December 3 The Associated Press reports Henry Ford and Thomas A Edison inspected the skeleton of the Wilson dam project. Ford plans an industrial plant nearby and emphasized the visit was to review current plans and verify original figures with Edison.
Trimble, general agent of the El Paso & Southwestern railroad, announced the transfer effective January 1. E. P. & S. W. management named H. Kyle, formerly of the Morenei Southern railroad, to replace him in Los Angeles.
The 190 credit coupon and the 100 credit coupons in The Morning Journal will be discontinued in tomorrow’s issue. This clears the way for campaign action ending Thursday night December 22. Members and friends must mail or bring outstanding coupons by Saturday night December 6 with no exceptions.
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