The Hanford Sentinel from Hanford, California • 1

7'S .1 "A "I-' UNITED PRESS FULL LEASED WIRE SERVICE RECEIVED DAILY jHZGNEORD' Jr tfctfTER OF WEALTH HANFORD, KINGS COUNTY, CALIFORNIA-FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 31, 1923. NO. 42 VOLUME 74 TWENTY-EIGHTH TEAK. I Rumors of War Are Reflected in Foreign Exchange Fleet Has Opened Operations On Corfu; May Sieze that MINERS AND OPERATORS AGAIN IN DEADLOCK OVER QUESTION WAGE INCREASE RELATIONS U. S.

AND MEXICO RESUMED HANFORD WILL HELP MAKE KINGS COUNTY FAIR BIG SUCCESS BOTH SIDES SEEM TO BE SPARRIfyG TO GET FROM UNDER ANY DEFINITE ACCEPTING OF PINCHOT PLANS. STRIKE MAY BE CALLED AT MIDNIGHT BY UNIONS. York, Aug. Sl-j-MUnited Press) Prospects of serious trouble between Italy and Greece found its reflection in the foreign exchange market to- day, when sterling exchange, after hitting a record low for the year, established another low, at the close of the market by getting to $4.54 1-8, off 7-16 on the day. Francs were at $.0456, oft marks to the dollar.

A number of other ex- changes also went lower. I ST ATI) DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES DIPLOMATIC lA WITH SOUTH-ON HE PUBLIC AMOUNT TO FORMAL RECOGNITION. i BOTH OlXTKI ENT! BELY I AGREE ON TEXT OK RKIOR'IS OK THEIR COM ISSIONS, BETTER FEELING ENGENDERED. Harrlsburgli, Aug. 31 (United Press) The miners union provisionally accepted the Pint-hot peace plan, with reservations, today, while the operators presented a qualified rejection.

The statement of the operators to the governoy in secret conference stated flatly they would not accept a 10 per cent wage increase. The miners 1 said: I We accordingly advise your excellency that the representatives of the mine workers will hold themselves in readiness to enter into a joint conference at any time such a meeting can be arranged. Miners Accept 10 led Cent. I The miners accepted the proposal for a 10 per cent wage increase as a step in the right accepted the eight-hour accepted the provisions for collective bargaining, but expressed regret that the governor did not include the check-off in his recommendations.1 1 Oterutors Wont Give In The operators left no way open for continued negotiations. They said 'they would accept the principals of the eight-hour even though it would increase the cost of domestic coal 5 cents a ton! Further, the operators insisted that they already had given the union recognition insofar as they understood the term.

They also said collective bargaining as they understood it, was already in force. Object To Wages Their chief objection was on the 10 per cent wage increase proposal. In accepting the principal of the eight-hour day, the operators stated it grand jury on thirteen counts, would add $2,250,000 to the annual wage This, must result-in an in-(charging embezzlement of approxf- a tnn (m anci nf rlAiivnutio oaqI of tVia mLnee Fresno. Aug. Press.

)--Indlcted jointly by the Fresno county in the cost of domestic coal at the mines well in the purchase ol tickets, but; he added that the (ad that they did i not- take kindly to Mr. Le Breques proposition, had somewhat disrupted the plans for an evening entertain- Day Program The day program lie said had been provided for, but if Le Breque was i to be eliminated, there must be other plans made for the evening. He I stated that five automobile firms had I taken space with Le Braque and only, three other firms. "The county exhibits are full." lie said, "and a would like to know lnnv to pro- 1 e-l. i Mr.

Johnson stated that Le Breque ready to step out but ne re must 1 operation for an evening pro- ui. M. Florey stated that lie I i BrequeV rate for space, I per front foot, too high, and that he trrnoou ih mo 'I I mj Hint LAW IN GHKI.f vs TH IT MUSSOLINI to force 0 i crux riir.s i LiiM.m n. 1 UI ION IN OLD 1:0 ill 0 (oMI.Nt, A 1. i li I i.

i I i I Kit TiON MM. 1 (H i ooh i.i.uoM', A I In ns, A mi. I i a i jl'tss I .1 si roilil II 1 1 1 mil I II III tins rmiriil jiom. Hu' 1 1 I in Hi il II ill i I ill .) Hits FDL-LOW ii Uniting in a- scuiiincnt that the proposition put lornard by II. Kluio LeBreqne, who was under contract with the board of fair directors to put an industrial ami ramie, ille tent show at Hie fair, docs not meet with their approval, 35 business men of (lie city pledged tli'ir support to the lair through the purchase of tickets and hy space adiertMng on a smaller seale, at a inerting held at the Board of Trade rooms late afternoon.

The object of the meeting was stated by Frank Jounson, a member ot the board ot fair directors, who said: We must have tiie co-operation ot the city of Hanford or quit." Mr. Johnson stated that it was i lie policy ol the board this season to do way with the advertising in the premium book, and instead to otfei to the merchants fair tickets to about the amount equivalent to Ule advertising. Now when Mr. LeBreqne asked them to take space in his tent tile? refused, said Mr. Johnson.

Helps llsin'ord lie Stated also that the directors are giving Hieir time tor the ta-P and as the fair Hanford most, he could not understand lack of co-operation. Secretary Falkenherg of the hoard, stated that last season advertising in the fair- book 1 fnir had tiffoid tin would be of $10t' for lii- i me nil II expense necessary OEM crease of 5 cents per ton Unless some unforeseen concessions are made In the conference, the strike Js surfr to go into effect at midnight tonight. The miners gave po indication that they are willing to call the men back to work during suggested resumption of negotiations the general belief that many of til men codjd not be even' if the4 ordef sboiild bd issued, though the issuance is not considered probable. 1 1 LESLIE I. HU CALLED BY Leslie F.

Garner, elder son and Mrs. Grant AYill Take Tickets F. Hr Wooten, ma'naer for tile J. iif -answer to a query ui Secretary Falkenherg as to why firm refused to take space with Le Breque. stated tluu.be was not in favor going to the expense of placing an exhibit -as- de-ired by l.c lie said that it would he i Breque.

YYushington, August 31. (United 1ress) state department today a lion need resumption of diplomatic relations with Mexico. An announeeinei'l, uliieli uas to all intents anil purposes a recognition of tile Ubregon got eminent, was made i. in the form of a brief statement given out at noon. The acting secretary, at 12 oclock noon, August 31, 1h23, made tile following announcement Steps Being Taken The government of the United States and the government ol Mexico, in view of the reports and recommendations of their respective commissioners, submitted as a result of the American-Mexican conferences held at the City of Mexico from May 14, 1923, to Atfgp it 15, 1925, have resolved to reney diplomatic relations betweetr and, therefore, pending the appointment of ambassadors, they are taking the necessary steps to credit it formallv through their respective charges -daffaires.

All arrangements have been perfected for file formal extension of recognition and the only tiling awaited is the technical announcement. Both In Accord Tile American and Mexican governments have agreed upon the terms of an announcement of the resumption of diplomatic relations, to he made simultaneously in Washington and Mexico City. The making of this announcement now is only a matter of hours, it is understood on good authority. The announcement may be made today. Ajjter a formal extension of American.

recognition, two, bairns conventions': will be signed by ihe two governments. One will provide for a settlement of all American claims against Mexico growing out of revo- -lutions. The other will be for adjudication of all other American claims against. Mexico and Mexican claims against the United States. Both will be in treaty form and will have to be approved by the American senate and the Mexican congress.

Another Nole I 1 mately $1,800 in city funds and malfeasance in office, Charles Dillon city commissioner of finance, and Harry Erickson, city license collector, were arrested late, yesterday. The two officials immediately furnished bonds of $7,500 each and were released. Both men state tijey intend to fight the charges to a finish mud have ent-gAged the services of attorneys. The probe into the affairs of the finance commissioners office -will be continued, according to an announcement made by Frank H. Davis, (ore-man of the grand jury.

City Clerk Robert Yr. St. George, who shared with Dillon and Erickson the grilling to which the officials have been subjected since Monday, was not involved in the charges. Commissioner Dillon resumed his duties at the city, hall this morning, Erickson, who has been ill for the past two weeks, did not appear at his office, sending word that lie is still confined to his bed. Dillon asserted late yesterday, following the return of the indictments, that he is the victim of a plot arranged by political enemies.

Ijriirr III' i I nil rninl il mils nf I hr first il 1 1 i linl I hi li'lllliil fire hours. LOXpOA. A :1 I nit i I'rrswf'orfit. Ui'' in lln SI rail nf i 'Amnio, tens lrrlljiiiil hi Ihllinil forrrs it 4 o'rlml; this nftirno on, nr-o nlim In i ii or inn I ion in nn li ir Trlrirn jih il is jut I rh frnin Alin ns. Tlir ilisinlrh s-liihs Ill'll llir Itnlinir inl ion in Alln ns hiimhil lln lil'i fnrriin inili-isl'r nn noil ini nn nl nt t'l'lni'l; i for in I ii him Hint I ni II ll'lil lim Orriljiiiil nn hour In fnrr.

Ri'uie. ug. 31 i United Prf" The Italian fleet ha- npeued operations in tireik watirs, it wits an-niuim'i'd this afternoon. Aiinouneeiiieiit that the fleet had opened operations oecasioned no sor. prise in Rome.

Premier Mussolinis friends expressed eonfiilence in eoun-trj-wide support for the premier. net ted about $500 and that this sea- necessary to exhibit the very best son the merchants bad heen asked and that at the close to take what are called "Booster 0f the exhibition it would be prao-tickets instead of the advertising, tiqally ruined, and that the benefit He stated also that six banks in the received would not warrant the excounty had paid the expense of thejpmise. He stated however, that lie present premium book. I was willing to take a reasonable Mr. Falkenherg stated, however.

j11Uofa of' the tickets. that the merchants are responding Continued vc. page eight.) lUUUO TO TAKE BUDGET OF of supervisor Garner, passed away at 3:30 oclock Mhis morning at the family home in Kings River district, following an illness of over six mouths, having submitted to a major operation in March in the hope that it would cure his ailment. Death came from complications and the young man, who was eighteen years of age, made a gallant fight against the grim adversary Leslie Garner was a native of California and was a student in the Hanford Union' High school. Besides the bereaved parents, he is survived by three sisters and one brother, Mrs.

Roy R. Henderson, Mrs. Harry Kelly, Ruth Garner and Clarence Garner. The devoted family has the sincere sympathy of the entire community in this great sorrow and the untimely death of this promising youth is universally regretted by. a host of friends'.

The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at half-past tyo oclock at the mortuary chapel, of Ue Peoples Undertaking Association. Rev. L. V. Lucas, pastor of the First Methodist church, wdll.be officiating clergyman.

Interment will be in the family plot in Hanford Cemetery. Leslie Garner was born May IS, 1905, and was pged 18, years, 2 months and 13 days at the time of his death. VETERAN YY. H. ROOD TO ATTEND G.

A. 11. REUNION w. H. H.

Rood, a resident of Frtiit-laitd precinct and during the Civil War a valiant member of Company Eleventh Wisconsin Infantry, will leave tomorrow, for bis old home at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he will attend the national encampiueht the G. A. R. He is an active member of McPherson Not $1, Grand Army of the Republic. visit to the homeland in the Badger State will be Mr.

Roods first In a half-century and he will enjoy a happy reunion with his two sisters, as well as. with comrade of the brave days of 18G1-65. The supervisors late this afternoon accepted the provisions of the Breed bill and made arrangements for the appointment of traffic officers, with the proviso that, a third traffic officer be named if conditions require. In accordance with the provisions of a new law every hank iii Kings county submitted sealed bids for i county moneys they wished to bor-i lMw. These bids were opened in the office of the county treasurer at 5 p.

m. yesterday. The late of interest I obtained for $475,000 of term deposit I moneys w-as $320,000 was re- Todays note will be followed by quested by way of checking account another, probably next week, which I anil the banks bidding signified their will into more detail. The sec- i willingness to pay 2Y for this mono otni note will designate the based on average daily balance d'affaires at Mexico City and Wash-1 0,1 deposit with them. The county ington who will represent the two reasurer 'las on anf a piesent governments.

i time approximately $150,000. hich OYFUIOYFD hits not boen called for by the Mexico 'city. Augusi 31. (United banks 1" SHmeh Presto-Sirens shrieked for 15 min- ot loca' 0,1 the 'law Specifvmg "Deposit shall not ex- es, whistles were blown and auto- i ceed the paid up capital stock ot a 1. innli'ii.

lug, Martial law has been rc In inn 1 in Gri i re, according to a Central News dispatch from I At lints. WPKVLS TO 1.KIGUE London. Aug. 31. Greece has ask-i ed the League of Nations to intervene tin the critical situation caused by Italy's drastic demands in connection with the killing of five Italian offi-; ciats in Greece la-t Monday, the Greek legation here informed tle Fnited Press today.

The appeal was s-mt from Athens to Geneva, wlmre 'it" council of the league is in session. The Greek appeal tc league intervention followed rrcipt of word that, the Italian fWt wars approaching Corfu. supervisors convened this ttiOrning to consider the budget but on. account of the sad bereavement v. Inch Supervisor Grant Garner lias ne(.

it was concluded to defer this matter until later, when the hoard hold an executive session. The county legislators will meet next Tuesday to fix the tax rate as required by law and definitely determine the budget for the ensuing 'On motion of Supervisor Carter it; was voted to construct a bridge iti; Road District No. over the Blakeley canal on Road No. S13. On motion of Supervisor Russell.

lYHs' Mariqt Gregory 'was allowed six months' leave of absence without jay. beginning Oct. 1. Miss Florence Sacramento, Aug. 31 (Uni ed Press) Senator Hiram Johnson (was welcomed back to Culifornla bit a group of friends and admirers (during a ten-minute stop of the OtTrland Limited, here today.

Johnson got off the train and stood in the center of a large crowd, shaking hands and exchanging greetings. He declined answers to all questions pertaining to state and national politics. Johnson stated he intends to make his position on state politics clear soon but will not do so until after his arrival Jn San Francisco and a conference with his advisers. Belief here is that the senator will open up in his Labor Day speech in San Francisco Monday At Colfax group of the senators closest friends met him and will accompany hkn to San Francisco. LODI HAS NO (ALL TO RAISE OBJECTION AT THIS LAI DAY Dallas Gray of Kings county declares that the San Joaquin grape growers have no call to seek to interpose objections to grape shipments after the Fresno meeting this week, when the conditions governing shipments were discussed at length.

He calls attention to the motion which lie, introduced ''and which was seconded by L. K. Marshal) of Lodi, being carried by unanimous vote and reading as follpws: "That grapes having stems or berries infected with mildew be permitted to be shipped for manufacturing or Juice purposes only, provided that the clusters or bunches are not disfigured in appearance and the berries are otherwise sound. hank." The treasurer states. There is hut two sources open for disposal of this money according to law one is to deposit it with the Federal 'Reserve Bank in San Francisco without Chief Inspector a K.

Harder of the state vehicle department explained that the supreme court ruling, announced durihg the legislative session knocked out all traffic He outlined the provisions of the; California Vehicle introduced by Senator Breed, and told how it would affect the situation in Kings county. FIREMAN DIGS MOVIE STRUCK GIRLS OUT OF COAL Douglas, HAug. 31 (United Press). A startled fireman dug two girls out of the coal in the tender of westbound El Paso, and Southwestern locomotive near here today. With pretty smiles gleaming through their begrimed faces, the girls announced they were beating their way from Philadelphia to join the movies Hollywood.

mobile horns added to the din. that marked the celebration following receipt t)f word that, the United States had recognized Mexico and announced resumption of diplomatic relations today. Congress reconvenes tomorrow night, when President Obregon will deliver message which is expected to discuss relations with the United States'. Malott was appointed assistant libra-, merest; the other to loan it to ba.iKsrfan fo. six m( hceinnine 0ct.

bv -on outside the county whtch case a Illomhlv sslliirv of Mrs. interest can be obtained. In view of Smith was appointed the fact that this surplus will no ssisfallt for lmnltlls. doubt he exhausted in the near future 0 ginning sept. la.

at a monthly salarv it is likely that I shall leave this u- niouey on cheeking accounts until in Greece Greece Member? of which met here the league Ins unless: to- direct Geneva. Aug. 81. The League of Nations will not interfere in the situn'ioi. precipitated of five Italian offi-cias several days ago.

unless requests intervention. the" league council, fodav. declared that no right to intervene reques nf Greece. REPLY UN'S 1TTM ((TORY Koine. Aug.

81. Direcr action by the Dalian government is now awaited, following receipt of the Greek ro-pK to Premier Mus-oHni's ultimatum. Nogales, August 31. Both cities of Nogales, Arizona and Sonora, went wild today when the news was received that tiie United States had recognized the government of Mexico. An impromptu parade was formed, whistles were blown, salutes were fired and many other forms of joyful demonstration indulged in.

unsnt'sfirtory. such tidie. As I have taken the lead KIRKWOODS CONDITION so far throughout the state in complying with this law it is my imeti-, Uqs Angeles. Aug. 31 fnited lion, to await developments in other Press James Kirkwood.

injured counties before I put his surplus. fjm fl(q0r. was still unconscious to- outsidc the dav. six davs after he received a frac- The increase in interest earnings. which the treasurer will receive on a fa" Iro" horso' the $475,000 will amount to $3562.50, i Physicians say his general condition which Mr.

Mclnturff states will more js improving, however, and Lila Lee. than pay the operating expenses of the treasurer's office. From communications received from treasurers of other counties, and from statements of a number of hank- i.oi.i. r. int.ir.n it is believed that Kings comity: Brvnu.

Aug. Seven men -'k'" THE WEATHER KLOGGKRS VRRKSTKD Bryan. Aug. Seven is the first county in the state to start wln confessed flogging Manuel Moon The premier mw with the during the dav and outlined the measures to he adopted, of Greece's to all of tiie Italian demands. Gen.

Diaz and Admiral di I also reported to the cabinet as (Continued oil Page Fight.) 4 4 cabinet in detail as a result accede to Revel to nill- BAR ASSN. APPROVES HARDING PEACE PLAN Minneapolis, Aug. 31. The American Bar Association today voted approval of the Harding-Huglics plan for United States participation in an international court of justice at The Hague. Sixteen thousand lawyers voted.

CITY COURT BUSINESS The case of Charles Sharp, accused of not connecting dwelling houses with the city sewer, was postponed I until this afternoon in City Recorder; Johnston's court today, as it was stated by defendant that the work will bo completed this afternoon 1 LAYING IRK AIN Chief Kendall yesterday completed 400 feet of new five main oil North l)nuly. street, and experts to cross Water street today. The high school trustees are to pay for 400 feet of the new water pipe installation on their grounds. operations under the new law. idav night were held today by VA.4 A 4, V.4 4 4 George Messich, cited for driving Ills auto at a speed of 35 niiles.au hour by Officer S.

M. Brown, was fined $17.50, at the rate of 50 cents a mile. 'The court wi raise the rate per mile next month. ANDERSON IVINS FIRST, MATCH. FOR DAVIS (UP Forest Hills, N.

Aug. 31. James O. Anderson, tallhaptain of the Australian team-, putAmcric.a one down in the opening latch for the Davis cup here this afternoon with a most surprising and unexpected victory over William M. Johnston of GUARDIAN FILES REPORT Tiie annual report of Agavni Vartanian, guardian of the estate of Abraham Vartanian, incompetent, was filed today in superior court and vouchers showing expenditures of $1,572.48 werp filed.

It cost $1,010.13 CaHfortiin, one of the Atnericafi aces, to support the aged mail. Pgtitioner nt4 6, 2-6, 7-5 and 6-2. claims $1527.89 ns duo Srheriff L. T. Moorhead.

The men re-Frank Bristol and son. noeoni- t() divulge the reason for the panied hy Charles Rrts'ol and son. arrived home today from Los Angeles where they have been "'etr their llM1 "'ot knot- :01 San Fair tonight, and Saturdav northwesterly winds. I einpeniiures nt II ti ford Aug. Maxine in minimum at.

I The San Joaquin county health department 'maintains a milk inspecting department approved by the California department oY agriculture. It is estimated that in 1922 the vtiiuo of United Stales flour import- ed into Turkey exceeded $16 000,000.1 'man. i-3 stilt a I -pitai. parents and other relative- Iii.