The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, May 4, 1933, Page 1

' North Dakota’s ~ Oldest Newspaper , THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE. Weather Report | Light showers tonight or Friday; ittle change in femperature. { ESTABLISHED 1873 BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, THURSDAY, MAY, 4, 1933 PRICE FIVE CENTS Roosevelt Prescribes for Rails Another Nation-Wide Farm Strike in Offing V WiGwiniee T | Film Queen Sees Sharks Kill Man pic baagebes ear sieaeretcr HOLIDAY COMMITTEE WOULD LAUNCH NEW PROGRAM ON MAY 13 A. C. Townley Warns Group| That Needs of Laborer Must Be Considered MEETS WITH OPPOSITION) Former N. D. Politician Takes Leading Part in Des Moines Meeting Des Moines, Ia., May 4.—(?)—-A na- tion-wide farm marketing sirike,! similar to the one which held atten- tion in the midwest last fall, appar- ently was hanging in the balance Thursday as the National Farm Holi- day convention resumed its second day of deliberation. | The question was thrown into dis-| pute by A. C. Townley of St. Paul, Minn., in a speech in which he de- clared that the holiday association, in declaring a strike, must take into account the needs of the laboring classes as well as the welfare of the farmer. Arnold Gilberts, a Wisconsin mem- ber of the resolutions committee, said the committeemen would recommend @ general farm strike to begin May 13 A resolution, favoring such action, had been adopted he said. In considering a plan by which the | farmer will obtain the cost of produc- tion for his produce, he must also in- sure the cost of production to mill) workers, factory hands, miners, and railroad employes, Townley told the convention. “You can win this strike if you can} provide a plan by which all of these; people can pay you the cost of produc- tion,” he said. Any plan which does not take these | people into account is doomed to fail- are, he added, and declared that the only workable method was the isau- ance of scrip money backed by the value of farm produce. A group of Minnesota holiday mem- bers opposed the Townley proposai and attempted without success to in-; terrupt him during its presentation. ; ‘They declared privately that they fa-_ vored an inflation plan based on/ sound United States currency. President Milo Reno said the holi- day movement was, progressing ac- tively in 20 states, centering in Iowa where it originated a year ago. When queried concerning the ex- tent to which the proposed strike would spread Reno replied that it would be “nation-wide” in an effort to withhold ajl farm products from the channels of distribution. The convention approved @ mess- age sent by President Reno to Sen- ator B, E. Smith, chairman of the senate agriculture committee, which declared “whether a national farm strike will be called depends on whether cost of production is includ- ed in the farm relief bill.” The message was dispatched as the result of one from John A. Simpson, national president of the Farmers Union, which said a vote was expected ‘Thursday on the farm bill. Walter Singler of Shicoton, Wis., asked if this telegram did not mean that the strike would be called off if the cost of production feature was included in the farm bill. In reply, President Reno stated that inclusion of the cost of production feature would bring into public con- gressional hearing the right of the} farmer ad cost of production for his lucts. “Tt is the first time in the history of the past 10 years that we have been able to get this into the record,” Reno said. Government Plans to Prosecute Hoarders Washington, May 4.—()—The gov- ernment intends to move swiftly and surely against hoarders of large sums of gold. Attwwney General: Cummins and Secretary Woodin have decided to act first against the most flagrant viola-| tor shown on the treasury’s records just as soon as the case can be pre- pared. Experts now at work in the treas- ury are to be joined at once by train- ed department of justice men who will go into the field also to prepare the first test case. Cummings and Woodin studied the situation Wednesday and then drafted a definite plan of action to be taken under President Roosevelt’s procle- mation which has been challenged by some, including Senator Borah of Idaho, as unconstitutional. Woodin is expected to issue a statement soon. The president’s order prohibits any- one from hold more than $100 in gold except under license. Millions still are in hiding. AL CAPONE IMPROVES Atlanta, Ga., May 4.—(#)—One year ago Thursday Al Capone exchanged his title of Public Enemey No. 1 of Chicago for that of Federal Prisoner No. 40886 to serve a 10-year term for income tax evasion. Since, those who ave seen him recently say, he has gained physically even if his social status is restricted. He is a little less plump than he was @ year ago, his muscles are a little harder, he shows ‘the signs of work and exercise and his manner is differential. He was given employment in the prison shoe factory Greta Lands, Baggage Doesn’t Tanned by her long ocean voyage on a freighter-passenger ship, Greta Garbo is shown here as she arrived in Los Angeles. officials held the screen star’s baggage, three hat boxes and five until immigration authorities passed on her re-entry under the Swedish immigration quota. Nipponese Envoy Starts Journey to Washington Viscount Kukijiro Will Defend , Japan's ‘Peace Moves’ in Mongolia Tokyo, May 4.—(#)—Viscount Kuki- jiro Ishii left Thursday for his con- ferences with President Roosevelt to defend Japan’s role as a “primary defender of the peace of the orient” and to urge American recognition of Manchukuo. The 67-year-old statesman also is prepared to defend the Japanese con- quest of Manchuria and establishment of the Manchukuo government. Accompanying the viscount are Eigo Kukai, vice governor of the Bank of Japan, and seven advisers and secre- taries. They went by train to Yoko- | hhama, whence. they sailed fot the United States. Before leaving, Viscount Ishii told @ representative of the Associated | Press that his role at the white house talks and later at the world economic conference in London would be pri- marily political. Probably the first and most vital task he will have in. Washington, Ishii said, will be to learn from President Roosevelt just how far and in what directions the idea of a con- sultative pact to employ the Kellogg- Briand peace treaty developed in the President's talks with Prime Mininster MacDonald of Great Britain and former Premier Herriot of France. In view of “special conditions in the orient” where Japan considers her- self faced with “menacing neighbors,” China and Russia, they said, the mat- ter of a consultative pact must be studied carefully. Japan is not at all likely. to enter fresh agreements in- volving the danger of new forms of international censure and pressure, the envoy indicated. He added that he expected to be called on to rebut “the anti-Japanese (Continued on Page Two) o | Disconsolate Youth | Is Modern Daniel ee es Milwaukee, Wis. May 4.—(P)— Harold Borkenhagen, Washington Park zoo attendant, declared Thursday that William Eckhardt, 19, disconsolate jobless Milwau- keean, probably owes his life or at least his “whole skin” to the fact that a polar bear had a full stomach when the youth leaped into the barless bear den at the Wesbingion Park zoo Wednes- iy. Eckhardt was’ taken to a hos- pital suffering from cuts and bruises which Borkenhagen said he believed the youth sustained in his fall down the 15-foot concrete moat which keeps the polar bears, grizzlies and wolves in their prop- er places. Borkenhagen said the bear was not seen to attack Eckhardt. The youth's physician said his condi- tion was good but he was held in the hospital for observation. Authorities said Eckhardt evi- Gently intended ending his life. Borgenhagen observed that he probably would have succeeded had the bears not been fed a hearty meal about an hour before the youth leaped into the den. CITIZENS NEED SLEEP Chicago, May 4.—(?)—Mr. Average Citizen needs to become more sleep conscious, in the opinion of Dr. Don- ald A. Laird, director of the psychol- ogy laboratory at Colgate university. “The average citizen of today,” he said, “gets less sleep and needs more iand has taken an interest in baseball.[than he did 50 years ago.” J LEGION COMMANDER HITS DOUGLAS FOR RENZIED’ SLASHES Charges Roosevelt's Aides Have Gone Beyond Promises By Spokesman Indianapolis, May 4.—(#)—Louis | Johnson, national commander of the American Legion, Thursday assailed what he termed “frenzied application of the economy knife” in cutting ve- terans’ benefits, and urged the legion executive committee to adopt a four- point permanent policy on national legislation affecting veterans. He told the committee in annual session at national headquarters here that those to whom President Roose- velt has entrusted administration of the economy act “have gone far be- yond what his spokesman in congress. promised would be the extreme limit of the burden to be imposed upon the veterans.” A§'a policy which he said he “dared hhope the legion might follow honor- ably and with an assurance of united public support in the future,” the commander suggested: Equal treatment for veterans, wi- dows and orphans of all wars; per- manent classification of benefits; adequate provision for all veterans with war service connected disabili- status, and recognition that incapa- citated: veterans without means of support are wards of the federal gov- ernment and not of local public or private charity. Commander Johnson said many of the organization’s suggestions re- ‘%| garding the economy Act regulations ; had been disregarded, and charged Lewis W. Douglas, director of the budget, and his advisers with “wanton recklessness” in “extending the new law beyond all reasonable and hu- mane bounds.” O’Connor Appointment Hits Senatorial Snag Washington, May 4.—(7)— Consid- eration of the nomination of J. F. T O'Connor of California, formerly of North Dakota, to be comptroller of the currency, was delayed in the senate ‘Wednesday at the request of Seantor McNary of Oregon, the Republican leader, and several other Republican senators, including Reed of Pennsyl- vania and Couzens of Michigan. ‘There was some opposition to O'Connor in the finance committee on the ground that the comptroller of the currency should have a broad knowledge of banking, while O'Connor is an attorney. SMITH MAY RUN AGAIN New York, May 4.—(#)—Joseph V. McKee’s farewell to politics gave in- creased currency Thursday to talk that Alfred E. Smith may run for mayor this falt. 41 BOMBINGS RECORDED Chicago, May 3.—(#)—From Chi- cago police and Illinois legislative circles came new attacks Thursday on bombers as the nation’s second city tcounted up 41 blasts so far this year. | Customs | ties without regard to their yee BELIEVE KIDNAPED YOUNGSTER IN CAPE COD HIDING PLACE Abductors Fail to Communicate With Parents Despite 48-Hour Truce FATHER PLEDGES IMMUNITY Crumpled Envelope With Family ad Havana, Cuba, May 4.—(7)—Ann Harding, blonde star of film romance, was shaken and broken-hearted Thursday by a scene of horror enact- ed before her eyes. Clinging to a capsized sailboat with two companions Wednesday, Miss Harding saw sharks kill an aged Cuban sail- or who was swim- ming to shore for aid. Marie Lombard, the actress’ secre- tary, the ‘actress and Alexander Kirkland, an act- Address and Road Gang Story Probed Harwichport, Mass., May 4—(?)}— Some sandy beach not far from this little Cape Cod community Thursday was believed by police to hold the secret of the whereabouts of 10-year- old Margaret McMath and the kid- napers who lured her from her class- room. Daniel Needham, state commission- er of public safety, ordered 20 state troopers to go to Mashpee, an In- dian settlement, about 20 miles dist- ant, in the search. No intimation was given as to the reason for the order. A crumpled, empty envelope on which the name and address of the girl's father was printed apparently was discarded as unimportant. A south Chatham road gang’s story of @ crying child in a dark-colored car seemingly led to a dead end. For a time, Daniel C. Needham, state commissioner of public safety, attached great importance to \ that dirty, crumpled envelope. He ordered it carefully examined for fingerprints or, clung to the 20-foot craft for three hours, three Miss Harding ‘Miles off the Jai- manitas yacht club, after it capsized in the wind. The sailor who was killed had manned the boat. They were recused after they at- tracted attention with a distress sig- nal improvised from an oar and Miss Harding's skirt. MIDWESTERNER IS VIRTUALLY CHOSEN FARM PLAN CHIEF George Peek of Moline, Iil., Ap- pears Man to Adminis- trate New Program Washington, May 4.—()—George Peek of Moline, Ill., virtually has been decided on as chief administrator of DETROIT IS COMBED Detroit, May 4.— (?)—Police Thursday scanned the haunts of known racketeers in the hope of finding a clue to the abductors of 10-year-old Margaret McMath in Harwichport, Mass., whose parents lived here. until two years ago... and had photostatic copies ’of it sent 2 experts at the state house in Bos- in. In it the commissioner believed he had the first tangible clue of the search that began just an hour behind | the kidnaping of Margaret Tuesday afternoon. Then, suddenly early Thursday state police turned their attention to other angles of the search, The road gang's story met almost as sudden a death. State officers, however, seemed con- vinced that Margaret and her kid- napers were hidden somewhere on }Cape Cod. They felt certain that jsome one of the sandy beaches that stretched for miles along both sides of the cape held the secret to the child's whereabouts. Needham, who -was on the scene taking personal charge of the inves- tigation, ordered 30 additional state troopers to the hunt. Meanwhile, Neil C. McMath, the girl’s father, issued a statement from the family home assuring the kid- napers of immunity and any reason- able sum of money for the safe return of his daughter. A 48-hour truce was declauyed by police to permit the ab- ductors to make safe contact with McMath. But early Thursday there was no indication that any attempt had been made by the kidnapers to communicate with the child’s parents. SENATE APPROVES Altered Muscle Shoals Bill, However, Must Go Back For Conference Washington, May 4.—(?)—House leaders busied themselves Thursday with a study of the Norris Tennessee Valley-Muscle Shoals development bill, approved Wednesday by the sen- ate, before deciding when to send it to conference. ‘ The senate measure differs in im- portant details from the legislation passed by the house last week, and NORRIS MEASURE’ the sweeping farm measure now near final passage by congress. Peek, a farm equipment manufac- turer and long a student of agricul- tural problems, participated in the white house conference Wednesday night on application of the bill design- ed to raise the price of farm com- modities. As chief administrator, tremendous responsibility would devolve upon Peek in executing policies decided on in an attempt to lift farm prices. In addition, his position, if he is named, as now seems certain, will put upon him the burden of handling such details as the calling of commodity councils and other steps preliminary to application of the measure’s ex- tensive discretions. Plans for putting the measure into operation were proceeding rapidly Thursday while a committee of sena- ; tors and representatives conferred at the capitol seeking to reconcile dif- ferences between the farm bills pass- ed by the senate and house. Belief was expressed the bill would become law next week. Peek was a Republican until 1928. In that year he supported Alfred E. Smith and worked in the middle-west- ern farm belt. He also supported President Roosevelt last year. A prime factor in his break with the Repub- BEGIN HEARING IN OUSTER PROCEEDING AGAINST OFFICIALS Complete Denial of Charges Against Three Commission- ers Made By Defense MAY DRAG IN OTHER ITEMS Effort to Review All Actions of County Board Is Hinted Thursday ‘Hearing of the case in which Gover- nor William Langer removed three Burleigh county commissioners from office got under way Thursday in the Burleigh county courthouse before O. G. Abern, Wishek attorney. Defendants in the action are Axel Soder, Wing, chairman of the county commission; H. F. Tiedman, Bismarck and Charles Swanson, Moffit, mem- bers of the county commission. Complainants are H. P. Asseltine, C. A. Anderson, L. E. Heaton and P. P, Bliss, all living in the eastern and southern parts of Burleigh county, and C. W. Ritterbush, Bismarck. For the purpose of making the record clear, the defendants entered @ denial of the charges made against them, laying special stress upon their contention that there was no fraud, bad faith, wrongful, criminal or cor- rupt conduct on their part, no mis- feasance, malfeasance or crime in of- fice and no collusion with any other party or parties. All of these things are charged in the complaint, filed with the governor and made by him the basis for his order removing the commissioners from office pending the hearing and final disposition of the case. The single item complained of by the citizens signing the petition for removal was that the three commis- jsioners voted to extend a contract with the Bismarck Tribune company for county printing and office supplies, the assertion being made on “infor- mation and belief” that a conspiracy had been entered into by the three board members and The Bismarck Tribune for the extension of a con- tract made in 1932 and which expired in 1933. Deny Bill of Particulars Motion that the prosecution furnish @ bill of particulars as to this alleged corrupt agreement was denied by Commissioner Abern. John F. Sulli- van, Mandan, representing the de- fendants, asked that they be informed where, when and with whom the al- leged agreement was made, what the alleged consideration was and other pertinent information on in order that the defense might prepare to refute it. F. E. McCurdy, special prosecutor appointed by the governor and at- torney for the five citizens who asked removal of the commissioners, ob- Jected to the motion and was sus- tained. McCurdy pointed out that the suggestion of a collusive agree- ment was made on “information and belief” only and that the prosecu- lican party was the attitude of Presi- dents Coolidge and Hoover toward the McNary-Haugen bill. For weeks the prospective appointee has been working with Secretary Wal- lace and other agriculture depart- ment officials to get things in shape for quick application of the massive bill. President Roosevelt is ready to sign it as soon as it reaches him. ‘The first steps to be taken after the bill becomes law have yet to be de- cided. Differences of opinion on adminis- tration remain to be threshed out. The jpresident apparently told those who will have the administration of the bill to agree among themselves be- fore they present specific plans for his approval. Peek, 50, was chairman of the ex- ecutive committee of 22 farm leaders which sought to unite farm organiza- tions in support of a common legis- lative program from 1924 to 1928. During the war he served on the was industries board. He consistently has advocated that markets abroad for American farm products are ex- hausted and that the government should make @ determined drive par- ticularly in the Orient for expansion ‘of its market for wheat, cotton, pork and beef. Plane Trip to Fargo the conference between the two branches is necessary to reach an agreement. By 63 to 20, the senate approved its bill, introduced by Senator Norris, (Rep. Neb.), which provides for gov- ernment operation of Muscle Shoals and the carrying out of President Roosevelt's program of power, naviga- tion and flood control development in the Tennessee river basin. Northwest senators voted as follows: Minnesota—Shipstad for; Schall paired but position not announced. North Dakota—Frazier and Nye for. South Dakota—Bulow and Norbeck for. ; Wisconsin—Duffy and LaFollette for. Montana—Erickson and Wheeler for. SALMON INDUSTRY HALTS Astoria, Ore., May 4—(7)—A com- plete shutdown of salmon fishing and packing on the lower Columbia river was ordered Thursday following fail- ure of fishermen and packers to agree on the price to be paid for catches. Planned by Governor Governor William Langer was to leave by airplane at 1 p. m. Thurs- day for Fargo, where he will be hon- ored at a “Langer’s Day” celebration. Accompanying the governor in the regular Northwest Airways ship was to be Mrs. Langer, D. P. Dady, presi- dent of the Fargo Chamber of Com- merce, and Mrs. Dady; R. M. Strang- ler, manager of the Bank of North Dakota, and Mrs. Strangler. In an extra airplane, traveling as @ second section, were to be Adjutant General H. A. Brocopp, and Croyl Hunter, manager of the Northwest Airways, who is en route from Bill- ings, Mont., to St. Paul. STAGE PROXY BATTLE New York, May 4.—(#)—Winning its; proxy battle with @ fraction led by former president, the management of the Consolidated Copper Mines com- pany, headed by R. W. Higgins, elect- ed its board at a long drawn out an- nual meeting which terminated early Fishermen demanded eight cents i erie f The session started at \pound; packers offered six, noon Wednesday, tion did not have the data neces- sary to give a bill of particulars but would attempt to develop the facts by evidence, some of which they ex- pected to come from witnesses not friendly to the removal proceeding. He further asserted that the request was unreasonable and not in accord with law, whereupon Sullivan re- torted that every defendant, in both civil and criminal proceedings, is en- titled by law to know definitely what charge is made against him. Upon McCurdy’s admission that he could not furnish the information asked the motion was overruled. Aside Is Mluminating An aside between Sullivan and Mc- Curdy indicated that an effort may be made to inject into the proceed- ings matters other than those con- nected with renewal of the supply and printing contract and rumor had it that these would include the build- ing of the courthouse several years ago. No mention of the courthouse was made in the complaint to the governor and Sullivan served notice he would object to the introduction of extraneous matter unless the com- Plaint' were amended to include charges covering them so the defense might prepare itself to combat what- ever testimony was offered. All the people in the courtroom heard the conversation between Sul- livan and McCurdy, which apparent- ly was “off the record.” It follows: Sullivan—“If you are going to put in @ lot of raspberries that have nothing to do with us let us know.” McCurdy’s answer to this was not audible. Sullivan—“Then you think there are a lot of things about this law (apparently that covering the letting of printing and supply contracts) where people could honestly dis- agree?” McCurdy—“Yes.” Sullivan—“Then what the did you start these proceedings for? These fellows (the county commis- sioners) may have disagreed among themselves.” A titter of laughter ran through the courtroom at this remark and Mc- Curdy’s reply, if any, was lost to the | spectators. Dismissal Is Asked In connection with his answer to the charges, dictated into the record as the hearing opened, Sullivan also incorporated the text of his motion asking the governor to dismiss the case, filed two days after the order removing the county commissioners (Continued on Page Seven) < s (Petitions for | Referendum of Beer Bi 11 Out Page, N. D., May 4.—(®)—Rep- resentatives of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union for the 15th district,’ comprising Steele, Trail and Cass counties, in convention here Thursday put in circulation petitions to refer the beer bill enacted by the last legislature providing for munici- pally-operated stores distributing 32 per cent beer. The group pledged securing 2,500 signatures for the petitions, which bear the indorsement of the North Dakota conference of organizations supporting the 18th amendment. The proposal was presented by Mrs. Kate S. Wilder of Fargo, Prominent dry and district presi- dent. ‘Accompanying the petition was a resolution condemning legali- zation of beer by congress. The convention went on record to fight steps for repeal of the 18th amendment. Seven thousand signatures will be required to refer the beer bill, which is scheduled to go into ef- fect July 1. If the signatures are obtained the law will be held in abeyance until the next election. PETITIONS FOR NEW BEER PLAN CIRCULATE Two sets of petitions, one for ini- tiation of a new beer law, and the other urging Governor William Langer to call a special election to vote on the proposal, were placed in circula- tion here Thursday. The proposed beer law, providing for sale of the beverage by any legi- timate business establishment, would repeal the beer act enacted by the re~ cent legislature. The legislative. act provides for sale through municipal- ly controlled liquor stores. A. G. Sundfor, Fargo, president of the newly-organized Association for Legalizing Sale of Beer, and nine oth- ers who comprise the organization's executive committee, are listed on the beer petitions as the committee of Petitioners. ‘The other petition is addressed to Governor William Langer asking him to call a special state-wide election “at the earliest day possible for the purpose of providing a quick and ef- fective means by which the voters of the state may express their wishes with reference to the enactment of the initiated law proposed by the Or- ganization for Legalizing the Sale of Beer in North Dakota.” “We believe,” the petition says, “the interest aroused, and the in- crease of revenue that will come to the state from the passage of this act, will justify the expense of a spe- cial election.” DARROW T0 DEFEND IOWA FARMERS IN PROBE OF ATTACK Veteran Criminal Lawyer En- lists Two Attorneys to Assist in Defense Le Mars, Iowa, May 4.—(?)—Mili- tia seeking to bring to book a farm mob which dragged a judge from his bench and maltreated him reported Thursday that the goal was nearer. “We have made substantial progress and valuable evidence has been ob-| tained,” said Maj. L. D. Mallonee of; the military commission of investi- Eye-witnesses to the Judge Bradley, who was choked with @ rope until semi-conscious after he| had refused to take an oath not to sign any more mortgage foreclosure decrees, were heard by the commis- sion Wednesday and some of them were reported to have identified mem- bers of the crowd that made the at- tack. Complete details of the inves- tigation, however, were withheld, and could not be revealed, Commandant Glenn Haynes said, until trials in civil courts are begun. Thirty-five witnesses were heard while at Denison another military commission gathered evidence on a recent riot by farmers when they fought with officers to prevent a mortgage foreclosure sale. Attorney General Edward L. O’Con- nor is taking an active hand in the investigations, while two assistants are gathering data for the civil trials. O'Connor announced that the mili- tia would not be withdrawn nor mar-| tial law lifted until the inquiry has been completed. Then, he said, only part of the troops would evacuate} leaving small forces for duty during! the court sessions. As the state moved in the mobbing, | Clarence Darrow, veteran criminal lawyer, announced he would represent the farmers with a staff including F. F, Faville, former chief justice of the Iowa supreme court, William Holly, Darrow’s assistant, and S. F. X. Meis of Adrian, Minn. Additional arrests were expected} Thursday. Already a total of 118 persons are held in jails and stock- ades at the two encampments, 60 here and 49 at Denison. In addition, ; nine others arrested in this territory | are in Sioux City jails. | attack on) ALLEGED SLAYER ACQUITTED Minneapolis, May 4—(#)—A jury in| district court Wednesday acquitted Clarence Devol, alias Colton, of & charge of murdering a policeman dur- | ing robbery of the third Northwestern | National Bank here last December. $The jury deliberated 27 hours, i i gation. if URGES COORDINATOR |BE NAMED 10 HELP SYSTEMS RECOVER Would Repeal Recapture Provi- sion of Interstate Commerce Commission Act CONGRESS HEARS MESSAGE Would Place Railway Holding Companies Under Regula tion of I. C. C. Also : —S Washington, May 4.—()—President Roosevelt sent to congress Thursday his emergency proposal for appoint- ment of “a federal coordination” to ree railroads through a reorganiza- ion. The president also asked for imme- diate repeal of the recapture of prof- its clause in the Interstate Commerce Commission act and for federal regu- lation of railway holding companies. He said he would submit later a “comprehensive plan for permanent legislation.” He outlined the duties of the co- ordiation “to encourage, promote or require action on the part of carriers, in order to avoid publication of serv- ice, prevent waste, and encourage fi- nancial relations.” Copies of the bill were not avaliable at the capitol, final draft having just been sent to the printing office, The president's text follows: Are Main Arteries o the congress— “The steam railways still constitute the main arteries of commerce in the United States. “At this time, however, available traffic is not sufficient profitably to utilize existing railway faciltities and the supplementary facilities provided by new forms of transportation. “Our broad problem is so to coordi- we all agencies of transportation as maintain adequate service. “I am not yet ready to submit to the congress a comprehensive plan for permanent legislation. “I do believe, however. that three emergency steps can and should be taken at this special session of the congress. “First, I recommend the repeal of the recapture provisions of the Inter- state Commerce Commission act. “The commission has pointed out that existing provisions are unwork- able and impracticable. “Second, railway holding companies should be placed definitely under the regulation and control of the Inter- state Commerce Commission in like manner as the railways themselves. Would Name Coordinator “Third, as a temporary emergency measure, I suggest the creation of a federal coordinator of transportation who, working with groups of railroads, will be able to encourage, promote or require action on the part of carriers, in order to avoid duplication of serv- ice, prevent waste, and encourage fis nancal reorganizations. “Such a coordinator should also, itt carrying out this policy, render useful service in maintaining railroad eme ployment at a fair wage. “The experience gained during the balance of this year will greatly assist the government and the carriers in preparation for a more permanent and @ more comprehensive national trans- portation policy at the regular session of the congress in 1934. “(Signed) Franklin D. Roosevelt, “The White House, May 4, 1933.” Says 30-Hour Week Would Hurt Industry Washington, May 4.—(P)—Robert P. Lamont, president of the Ameri- can Iron and Steel Institute, told the house labor committee Thursday that j application of the proposed 30-hour work week to the steel industry would “dn many cases lead to the closing of plants and consequent unemploy- ment.” Lamont was secretary of commerce under President Hoover. “The iron and steel industry is anxious to cooperate with the gov- ernment in any -sound plan to in- crease employment and_ purchasing power,” he said, “and I believe in this emergency it can be effectively done by a government board or coun- cil appointed by the president, sup- ported by a small group of industrial Jeaders—also appointed by the presi- dent—and working through industry as now organized.” Further, Lamont asserted, the 30- hour bills proposed would not no- ticeably increase employment or buy- ing power in the steel industry but would increase costs and selling prices to an extent that would dry up markets, encourage imports of iron and steel and the use of substi- tute materials. Stocks Rise $1 to $4 in Active Session New York, May 4.—(?)—Stocks boiled up $1 to more than $4 a share in an active market Thursday after- noon. Sales exceeded 4,500,000 shares. Rail issues were particularly strong, both in advance of and following President Roosevelt's message to con- gress and the introduction of a bill embodying his recommendations. With the rise in stocks went an ad- vance of a cent or more @ bushel in wheat at Chicago. FRANCISCAN VETERAN DIES Syracuse, N. Y., May 4.—(?)—Rt. Rey. Dominic Reuter, former general of the Franciscan order, died Thurs- day after a short illness. Though blind, he celebrated mass daily and was in good health until his recent , pines.