24 Nov 1921
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1921
Page
1
In a sharp Far East clash at the arms conference, Britain and China argued over how to apply the Root principles. France questioned Chinese credentials while Japan offered to review the Twenty One Demands for open door alignment.
Washington reports detail Secretary Hughes steering the committee on Pacific affairs to focus on China tariff autonomy with a plan for staged autonomy and a 12% duty increase from January 1. A subcommittee will study the tariff path while other topics like railways and international control remain sidelined.
New York November 23. The Cloak Suit and Skirt Manufacturers association invited over 50 000 striking workers to a joint conference with three discussion topics. Benjamin Schlesinger president of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union rejected the invitation in a letter to H L Kerwin. He said the proposals were a deliberate attempt to evade the paramount issue and could not lead to understanding. The union reiterated its offer to negotiate if work resumes under existing contracts.
British Minister MacLeay and American charge d affaires Francis White appeal to Argentina to protect British subjects and Americans in Santa Cruz Province from armed bands described as revolutionaries. Kidnappings and raids disrupt the region as troops and Marines engage bandits near Paso Ibancy. authorities expect order to return soon.
Vice Foreign Minister Hani hara said Japan might pool some Manchurian concessions in a new China finance consortium but would not pool Kwangtung leased territory holdings. He suggested China includes Mongolia and Manchuria and questioned if the conference will revisit past policies unless all powers insist.
Delegations from the five great powers meet in confidential sessions and form subcommittees to study aircraft, poison gas and warfare rules. No joint pledge or comprehensive land armament program is agreed, leaving wide questions to a possible future world conference. Briand, in his farewell appearance, asserts France’s need for a large army while others express moral support.
Gov Reily cleared by the Insular Bureau investigation amid political clashes in Puerto Rico. Officials accompany him to Washington as unionists criticize appointments while the administration defends reforms and independence debates.
Contained OCR text shows fragmented wedding discussion with Lascelles and claims a wedding cannot take place this month. References to Emerald Ring and Princess appear as garbled page notes, leaving no clear facts or names beyond these fragments.
Merchants in Madeira have decided to accept corn as payment for debts and purchases. They faced financial obligations but found corn a practicable means to settle them. The market price of corn and related conditions were discussed as part of the arrangement.
A compact index highlights clashes between Britain and China with mentions of France Japan Italy and Argentina. It notes policy debates on China debt and loans, domestic tax and beer law discussions, and ongoing sessions and committees.
New York date Nov 23 Federal Judge Van Fleet imposes jail terms and fines on 70 defendants and 11 corporations in a Sherman act case. Four defendants receive four months and 4000 dollar fines, others face smaller fines, and corporate penalties reach 4000 dollars each. Attorney General Daugherty wires approval.
Savannah reporters say prohibition agents entered the home of Miss Bessie Garden without a warrant and ransacked the boarding house. E B Henson denies wrongdoing claiming permission via household servants and says he sought a Waller suspect in an outhouse. The Kiwanis Club condemned the raid.
The fifth in a Sacco Vanzetti series outlines the South Braintree crime on April 15 1926. It details alibis for Sacco and Vanzetti and notes defense and prosecution arguments about revolver evidence and witnesses. The piece cites jury prejudice claims and links to broader Communist activity.
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