The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, December 4, 1937, Page 1

Japanese Apologize for Intrusion on U. S. Sector - BUT AK RIGHT 10 MOVE MEN THROUGH INTERNATIONAL ARE Call on Settlement Police to Avoid Repetition of ‘Victory - March’ Bombing SHIP REPORTED ATTACKED British Steamer Said Fired on While Trying to Rescue Nine Nuns (By the Associated Press) Japanese army officers Saturday apologized to the United States ma- rine command at Shanghai for Japa- nese troops’ intrusion Friday on the American defense sector. But at almost the same time the Japanese army lodged a demand with the International Settlement police ment police to prevent repetition of Friday's bombing of the Japanese “victory march.” It was during confusion that fol- \cwed this incident, in which a bomb or hand grenade was exploded, that. the Japanese encroached upon Am- trican-defended streets. Na threatening Nanking, China's evacu- ated capital, and Chinkiang, Yangtee ive ot about 40 miles east of Nan- Ing. 4 In Nanking, the skeleton ing on Nanking are not more than‘@0 miles away. ” British Steamer Attackell The British steamer .Siushan reported the object of an attack an undetermined . source while en route to Japanese-occupied Tung: ming island, near Shanghai British authorities have been attempting to resque nine French Canadian nuns marooned on the island about three months. At Geneva the League of Nations received a Chinese protest against Ttaly’s formal recognition of Man- chukuo, the protectorate Japanese established in Manchuria. - At Warsaw French Foreign Minister Yvon Delbos began the first of a series of conferences with Frances, eastern allies. Later he will go to Grochoelara a Rumania, and Yugu- avis. In the Spanish civil war Insurgent war planes renewed attacks on the central front of the government forces. On the Aragon front the gov- ernment retaliated by a mass air at- tack on Almudevar. U. 8.. Secretary of State Hull said that William E. Chapman, American consul at Bilbao, Spain, has been given a leave of absence to return to the United States because insurgent authorities are obstructing his return to duty at his post. UNIUTY DECISION MAY COME MONDAY Supreme Court Meeting Satur- Day; Important Cases Are Pending Washington, Dec. 4—(#)—The su- tion of public utilities. Outstanding cases among the 31 awaiting decision Monday or later in- Benner Acquitted By Federal Jury Acquitte , of Pardon Board Session; Won't Divulge Name unexpired term ‘would Tt had been rumored the position + |has. been offered ‘to Firat ” judge M. J. Englert and that Attor- ney General P. O, Sathre would be in line for there would be only one ‘appointment in his announcement. GOOD SEATS STILL 14. Men, One Woman Find For- mer Revenue Collector Inno- cent of Embezzlement UBT FOR BALLET World’s Greatest Dance Troupe to Begin Performance at 8:30 P. M., Today North Dakota’s Oldest Newspaper BISMARCK, N. D., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1937 N.D. PARDON BOARD CONSIDERS 27 CASES AT SESSION FRIDAY 8 Inmates Made Eligible for Parole; to Hear Emma Haga Clemency Plea The state pardon board will re- convene Saturday after considering ‘27 cases at Friday's session. board trimmed the calendar |- Noah, serving a life term for a Ward coun mareer since 1910. ‘No action n. Eight inmates were made eligible Coroner's Jury Recommends . Willard Speaks’ Driving Li- cense Be Revoked A coronor’s jury Friday night con- UNABLE 70 AGREE Negotiations for Ending Labor's a Civil: War Break Down— Dual Unionism Cause We ‘tions for a ized labor's rival factions neared col- pee Saturday after John L. Lewis land William Green failed to reach an understanding in two days of confer- jences, The two leaders of 7,000,000 organ- D. C. McLeod, 800 Line railroad, and |_ , Dec. 4.—(/P}—Negotia- complete reunion of organ- | Pro} | JOHN C. PAGE Arriving in Bismarck Saturday evening for a conference with local water conservation officials and enthusiasts will be John C. Page, head of the Federal Bureau of Reclamation afd the chief irri- gator of the United States. John C. Page to Meet With Con- servationists Here Tonight, Make ‘Trip Sunday habilitation corporation Trenton - Buford irrigation project near Williston, which North Dakote is asking the Reclamation bureau to construct. NO NEED TO HURRY i (An Editorial) When Bismarck’s city commission members decided to “think over” the proposed Civil Service ordinance they did both themselves and the citizens a favor. It is a matter which DESERVES much thought, not only by the commissioners as the elected representatives of the people but by the PEOPLE themselves. For this reason the reluctance of Mayor Obert Olson and Commissioners J. B. Smith and E. B. Klein to speed the matter through to an immediate conclusion is highly praiseworthy. The citizens of Bismarck should have an oppertunity to consider the matter from all angles and decide whether or not they want the ordinance now proposed or if they want ANY ordinance. Few things proposed here in years have provoked such a storm of discussion as this issue. It has proved that the citizens ARE interested in their city and willing to give its affairs their best attention. To date, so far as the sounding of opinion done by The Tribune discloses, there is no definite public attitude on the . Bubject, The people, generally, want to think it over and weigh all the considerations, For that reason, if for no other, the “GO SLOW” sign has been Bane ut for all the members of the city commis- sion to see. is, in effect, is an endorsement for the posi- tion of those commissioners who see no need for undue hurry. a Ntanerplls arguments are made for both Civil Service in general and for this ordinance in particular. Those for the PRINCIPLE of civil service receive considerable support, although it is by no means unanimous. Many other equally citizens see ‘in it a new fetish of government which Bismarck can ill afford and which it doesn’t need. ce _ ,,Some—possibly because the ordinance would maintain in their jobs all of ‘those now on the city payroll—profess to see in it a sinister effort to grasp control of the city’s affairs and take it away from the people. i i Whether or not these voters are in the majority cannot now be ascertained but in view of the fact that there is such feeling it behooves the commission to move cautiously, lest it face an ultimate bad reaction. The PRINCIPLE of civil service has received wide- spread endorsement but even those who know most about it and are most strongly in favor of it, want to make sure that it is being applied to Bismarck in the RIGHT WAY. to be sure that it will do for Bismarck what its advocates say it will do. : 5 1 They want to avoid buying a cat in a 'sark just because vit has an attractive label. Like other careful folk they ae a8 to ah’ o) ity to examine the cat. © from unofficial sources lo information. has yet been given the pul thi Information comii pee this at several thousand additional dollars‘® year. If it is going to cost that much, the advisability of putting it into effect at this time is gravely doubtful. Tax dol hard to get and economy is » watchword which should be raised high along with efficiency. ee That the North Dakota League of Municipalities is sponsoring the ordinance and that other municipalities are considering similar legislation is of. little importance here. It makes no difference to us what other communities do with it. Bismarck still reserves the right to make its own decisions and decide its own problems. No one suggests that any other community take over the duty of paying Bis- marck’s bills. : This matter is of such importance that the city com- mission takes considerable for granted in assuming to pass upon it without the guidance of the voters. ee ~ For this reason it probably would be best to let it sim- wher until after the next election when it can be determined whether or not the people want it. ‘Adding merit to this proposal is the thought that many taxpayers may be so opposed to it that they would refer the ordinance if Maiae thu forcing a special city elec- tion with its attendant expense, __ In many respects this suggestion is similar to that to pack the supreme court, which the people had not antici- pated in the election of 1986. It came as a shock and & surprise to them and one of the elements which caused its réjection was a feeling of resentment, a feeling that they were being. imposed upon and carried in a direction which they had not contemplated when they cast their votes in the preceding eleetion. Among those who are expected to attend tonight’s meeting are re officio =/School Children | Support Drive see =| BABIES IN HOSPITAL to school Dec. 17; Saxvik Urges Co-operation ;|Physicians Fight to Save 8 Others; Strange Malady Is Form of Diarrhea Beturday by G. A. Dahlen, general chairman. Bince much of the benefit, annuslly produced by the . C. campaign goes P. M. Shefveland, Van Hook. school children, it is only fitting thet Men:Who Killed UAW {ius sctentists: Director Sentenced |scturdsy against the death of 10 tepieHe fee He of Mants at five. Benson Sees Third Panes _ Nomination for FDR|"5. Herman Baden, Portland, Ore., Dec. 4—(?)—Elmer|known defense against Minnesota's fF piteiihe The Weather Generally fair tonight and Sunday; colder tonight. COMPLEX PROVISIONS ATTACKED BY AIDES OF ADMINISTRATION Senators Berry, Pepper and Wagner Hit Measure in Present Form KING’S CRITICISM BITTER House Leaders Turn Down All But Dairy-Protecting Amends ment to Own Measure Washington, Dec. 4.—(?)—-Three critics of the complicated senate farm bill Saturday, asking for revisions which fight delay a vote until Jan- uary. “I don’t think the bill can pass as it_stands now,” said Senator Berry “I am not satisfied “I would not be surprised if it will be changed so much that its friends will be willing to have it go back to committee.” Senator, Pepper (Dem., Fis.) said he program, No Trace Found of Missing Navy Fliers altve. be Brazil’s Dictator Dissolves Parties CHRISTMAS