The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, November 14, 1931, Page 1

THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE “ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME” VOL. XXXIX., NO. 5875. JUNEAU, ALASKA, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1931. * MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS PRICE TEN CENTS JAPANESE PLAN TO LAUNCH ATTACK ON CHINESE CHICHAGOF MINE RE-OPENS Where MILL {sic’s Powder Box NEW ASSAULT <1 INDICATEDIN. FIGHTING ZONE HOOVER BEGINS OUTLINING HIS Hoover’s Navy League Court War Flares Anew in - FREEBURN TAPS RICH ORE VEIN; FUTURE BRIGHT After Several Years Sus- Attention to Be Focused Directly on Econ- YEAR'S MESSAGE « s gl - i ki & v | General Mafi hanshan _ Plans to Resist to Last ‘ pension Milling Resum- ed at Famous Mine 10 STAMPS CRUSHING ORE FROM NEW CHUTE | k] Noted Property Definitely Back as Producer, Says James L. Freeburn After having been shut down for several years, the milling plant of the famous Chichagof mine was started up again last Friday night, it was made known today by James L. Freeburn, general manager of the Chichagof Mining Company. Within @ few months, it is expect- ed that milling and mining opera- tions will be proceeding at full blast. For the present, Mr. Freeburn said, only 10 stamps will be oper- ated in the mill. Ore mined in prosecution of the development program is all that is being milled at this time. Back As Producer The Chichagof, world famous for the richness of its ore and the div- idends it produced during its hey- dey under the Rust-Wallace re- gime and at which time Mr. Free- burn was general manager, Is definitely back as a producer. The exploratory work, which Mr. Free- burn initiated about a year ago, when he and Arthur Rust acquired the property on option and work- ing lease from the Chichagof Min- ing Company, Ltd., has been suc- cessful in opening up an orebody that is typical of the bodies such as the Temby and others that made the old mine noted. The new ore chute was discover- ed on the 1300 level several months ago. After sinking on it for some distance, Mr. Freeburn crosscut and opened up on a vein that has attained a width of nine feet and showed high values. It is typical Chichagof ore both as to value and formation of the body. After hav- ing cut through the shute, drift- ing was resumed. Considerable work remains to be done before production can be started on a substantial scale and capacity milling operations com- menced, Mr. Freeburn said. It is probable that a raise will have to be run before stoping is under- taken. ‘While this development work is being carried out, the mill- ing plant will be put into shape for full time operations. Mr. Freeburn will leave Tuesday for Seattle to consult with his as- sociates regarding their program and make arrangements for neces- sary materials and additional equipment. He expects to be ab- sent probably not more than two weeks as he is anxious to get the program under way as rapidly as possible, . Bez Showing Good The prospecting work on the Alaska Chichagof, or Nick Bez ground, adjacent to the Chichagof properties, is showing up favorably Mr. Freeburn said. The shaft has been completed, station completed, and the crew is now drifting. At the bottom of the shaft, some very rich ore was encountered, en- couraging the owners to go ahead with their development program The outlook is regarded as promis- ing for the development of & good orebody there, but it will take con- siderable work to prove it up. —— . The percentage of live stock handled by the Producers’ Com- mission association at the Cincin- nati market increased from 11 per Five men were named by President Hoover to form his committee of —Associatzd Press Photo omic Situation LEAPING DEFICIT TO BE CONSIDERED No Indication Given on Stand for or Against Tax Increase WASHINGTON, D. C.,, Nov. 14~ President Hoover has retired te' che seclusion of his study to begin work on his annual message to Congress. The President intends te focus attention directly upon relief of the economic situation. One of the foremost problems to be dealt with is the leaping deficit. After the approval of the mora- torium as his first consideration he then plans to center sugges- tions next upon measures designed to dynamite jams from prosperity’s path. The President has not indicated whether he intends to place the Administration for or against an increase in taxes. Other suggestions are expected to revolve around proposals for Manchurla, often called the “powder box of the far east,” Is the scene of renewed fighting between Chinese and Japanese troops. The Chinese were crushed in a three- ward In disorderly retreat. Above Is a typical group of Japanese tr.ops guarding the Peiping-Mukden railroad line near Chullu-Ho which has been one of the facal points in the Manchurian trouble. WHERE CHINESE FIGHT JAPANESE W vindication against charges made by William H. Gardiner, head of the Navy League. They were Ernest Lee Jahncke (upper left), Assistant Secretary of the Nayy; Eliot Wadsworth (upper right), of Boston; Adm. Hugh Rodman (center), retired; William R. Castle (lower left), Under Secretary of State, and John Hays Hammond (lower right) of Wash- ington. Wadsworth and Hammond are members of the Navy League. The committee, on November 9, returned its verdict. It reported that it found the pamphlet issued by Gardiner charging President Hoover with “abysmal ignorance” in naval affairs, contained “many inaccur- broadening base paper eligible for rediscount, by the Federal Reserve | system. The Executive is expectey to leave the details to Congress. STOCK MARKET Man, Last Bullet ¥| MOVE THREATENED AGAINST RUSSIA 3 € Documents Found in Pos- session of White Guard- ist Gives Clue LONDON, Nov. 14—Chinese Gen- eral Mah Chanshan, at Tientsin, according to dispatches received here today, is quoted as saying that “we will fight to the last man and to the last bullet. Our | defense plans have been made in | accordance with instructions from | Chang Hsueh Liang.” | The dispatches further said the Chinese General stated that judg- ing from movements of Japanese troops, “it is certain they plan to launch an attack before Novem- ! ber 16. We have made full prepara- |tions, determined to defend our territory to the last ditch. The morale of our troops leaves noth- ing to be desired. We will fight as long as a single soldier re= mains.” Action Against Russia | ¥ & Peiping dispatches, published in ‘Has Huge Map Wlth F[ags Moscow, said documents found in % F ~ ,the possession of a White Guard- lndlcatlng Far East ist, arrested on his arrival in Peip= Movements Assoclated Press Photo ay battle and sent flying north- FORMER KAISER KEEPING WATCH ORIENTAL CASE ing from Harbin, give “conclusive ! proof that Japanese military auth- | DOCRN, Holland, Nov. 14.—A Orities are preparing for a provoca= |huge map of the Far East adorns !iVé action against Russia.” {the study these days of Wilhelm _The dispatches state the docu- 11, former emperor of Germany. Ments showed White Russians were acies, false assertions and erroneous conclusions.” SITUATION IN EUROPE IS T0 BE DISCUSSED President and Grandi to Confer Next Week at White House WASHINGTON, D. C, Nov. 14— Europe’s irritations growing out of the World War will be given much thought by President Hoover and Foreign Minister Dino Grandi, of Italy, when they meet here next week at the White House. Grandi, coming recently from Germany, is said to be convinced that Germany is the danger point of the whole European situation and alleviation of apprehensions and animosities which resulted from the World War, he believes, is the pressing need of the entire continent. GANDHI SAYS TURMOIL DUE LONDON, Nov. 14—If England does not grant self-government India will b2 plunged “into turmoil rgain” This was a statement is- sued today by Mahatma Gandhi, India’s representative at the round table conference here. ————————— Mrs. John Myers of Brown, Okla. preserved 1,700 cans of food from spring and summer gardens, and plans to put up 300 cans of meats. e ——————— Approximately 200 types of soil are found on Alabama’s 33,000,000 cent in 1925 to 28 per cent in 1930. acres. Divorces Granted for $1.50; Latvian Courts Are Swamped RIGA, Nov. 14—This city is fast becoming, the Reno of Europe. Wives who feel their style is cramped and restless husbands are flocking here from all parts of the continent to get thei rknots untied for about $1.50, all the Latvian Court charges. o A ‘The Latvian law presumes there is no longer any desire for con- tinuance of married life on the part of the couple who lived apart hree years or more. In such cir- cumstances either party is permit- ted to claim & divorce without the other party’s consent or on mutual consent. THANE DOUBLES MEMBERSHIP IN LOCAL CHAPTER Is First Town to Report on Roll Call—Shows 100 Per Cent Gain Thane, with an increased sub- seription of 100 per cent over 1930, was the first community to report completion of its Red Cross Roll Call drive, it was announced today bv B. D. Stewart, General Chair- man, The total subscriptions were $46, as compared to $23 last year. Forty |two members were enrolled by Mrs. C. C. Whipple, who was in charge of the canvass. 1 Partial reports from the city of| Juneau made up to last night re- vealed a total of $425.35 had been raised by the local canvassers, but a number of them made no report and several had not finished their districts. Nine residential sections, a small district in the downtown area, and the capital building were included in those from which col- lectors made returns. ‘The subscriptions from the com- munity to date are at least equal to those from the same sections last year, and probably are slight- ly ahead, Mr. Stewart said. Indi- cations are that the quota will be fully subscribed. HARD WINTER IN ONE STATE CHARDON, Ohio, Nov. 14—Un- less all signs fail a hard winter is coming, says W. H. Miller, farmer. Here are a few of the signs he has noticed: ‘There is a big nut crop. Corn husks are thicker than usual. The hog’s melt—pancreas—is wider at the front end this year. Grubs and worms are burrowing deep in the soil. ‘The biack rings around caterpil- lars are more numerous than us- ual. e - Florida citrus fruits were shipped last season to every state in the union except California and Ari- | Central, | American Telephone and Telegraph, GIVEN ANOTHER | SETBACKTODAY Rails Again Drag List Down and Many Is- sues Lose Heavily NEW YORK, Nov. 14—The Stock Market experienced another set- back in the short session today but managed to recover a little in late trading as better support appeared in the wheat market. Rails dragged the list down again today, like yesterday. Radio-Keith broke about one point to a new low reflecting indi- cations of the stockholders’ con- troversy over the proposed reor- ganization. Net losses ranged from one to four points for many issues at the finish but the final prices gen- erally were from fractions to one point above the lowest. The turnover today was about 1,- 000,000 shares. The issues off about two to four points or lower included New York which again hit a new low; New Haven, Union Pacific, Santa Fe, Norfolk and Western, Dupont, Coco Cola, Steels lost one point. Coppers were isolated in a firm spot. Anaconda, Kennecott, Cerro de Pasco gained a point. The trade hopes for an early international agreement on production. CLOSING PRICES TODAY NEW YORK, Nov. 14.—Closing auotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 16%, American Caa £1, Araconda Copper 17%, Bethle- | Fem Steel 29, Curtiss-wright 2, Fox Films, no sale; General Motors 27%, International Harvester 31%, Kennecott 17, Packard Motors 5%, Standard Oll of New Jersey 34%, United Aircraft 16, United States Steel 67%. —————— North Carolina farmers purchase about 500,000 tons of hay from other states annually. ald in home building. Tix Collectors Are The arrow on this map indicates the approximatg location of the Nonni river bridge of the Taonan-Anganchi railroad, south of Tsitsihar in western Manchuria, where more than 100 soldiers were reported killed In battles between Japanese and Chinese for possession of the bridge. Heavy line Indicates roughly where Japanese sphere of influ- ence ends and Russian sphere begins. NEW BANKING |BIBLE READING SYSTEMISTO | IN SCHOOLS UP BE PROPOSED Hoover Has Scheme to Re-| lief Unemployment— Aid Home Building WASHINGTON D. C. Nov. 14— President . Hoover said last night he will ask Congress to establish a system of Home and Loan Dis- count Banks to relieve institutions dealing in these securities and open the way for a revival of home building. An initial capitalization of $150,~ 000,000 is to be suggested by the President. The plan is advanced as a means of relieving unemployment and also | Strong Atheist Move- ment Is Evident SEATTLE, Nov. 14. — George I Clithero, of Seattle, and a group of citizens from other points in the State of Washington, have in- formed the Supreme Court there is a “strong Atheist movement, mak- the public schools.” This information is given in a petition for a rehearing of a case from Washington. The petitioners deolare the Su- preme Court should pass on the merits of the law excluding the 1eading and teaching of the Bible from the States’ public schools in- stead of dismissing the appeal for want of jurisdiction. 5 L A Women to Participate in National Bicentennial WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 14— It is estimated that 25000 women will participate in next year’s na- — - Given ‘Rubber’ Checks HOUSTON, Texas. Nov. 14—In less than two months the office of the city tax collector has received| 115 “rubber” checks in payment of | levies toaling $2,537. - e - An optimist is o who lists his 1923 car as an asset. LITTLE ROCK, Ark,, Nov. 14— Mrs. Hattle Caraway, Democrat, has been appointed United States zona. Senator by Gov. Harvey Parnell. She will serve until a successor to } Widow of Senator Caraway Is Named as His Successor tion-wide celebration of the 200th anniversary of George Washing- iton’s birth. The celebration will begin Feb- {ruary 22 and will last nine months. A carefully prepared program cov- iering each month of 1932 has been isent to women’s organizations all her late husband, Senator Thad-|over the country. deus H. Caraway, is selected in| Among those already enzaged in January. Mrs. Caraway will be the |preparing for the celebration are second ‘woman to serve in the{the D. A. R, Federated Women's United States Senate. {Clubs and Colonial Dames. TO HIGH COURT Supreme Court Told| ing a drive in suits and otherwise, | to drive the Bible entirely out of | | Little flags indicate exactly | where, according to latest news- | paper advices the Japanese and {the Chinese troops are stationed. | The former German war lord's adjutants cannot bring him enough current books and veriodicals to satisfy his craving for knowledge jof the situation. { Experts Summoned Beyond that he summons experts ‘Irom ‘Germany to tell him all about the underlying cau-es and about the implications of the dispute. | One of those resently invited to .Doarn was Major vonMosdorf, one | ofthe edltors of the “Deutsche All- | gemeline Zeitung” of Berlin who is a specialist on Sino-Japanese rela- {tlons. | “I was simply amazed at His | Majesty’s knowledge and grasp of the situation,” von Mosdorf said. Situation Studied “His retentive memory enables him to remember names of all the Japanese and Chinese who during his reign figured in the po- litical arena, and he has studied the present situation with an in- tensity that is truly remarkable.” The former emperor’s interest in Far Eastern affairs dates back to | the Boxer rebellion of 1900. At |that time he coined the phrase | about the “yellow peril” which soon | made its round of the world. cooperating with the Japanese in these purported preparations. FRESH TROOPS DISPATCHED TOKYO, Nov. 14—A fresh bri- gade of Japanese troops left for Manchuria today, cheered by the Japanese people. The Japanese War Office an- nounces General Honjo, Manchur- ian Commander, has been instruct- ed to demand the evacuation of the Nonni River area by General Mah Chanshan not later than No= vember 25. The alternative will be “effective steps by Japan,” the Chinese General has been informed. MUKDEN, Nov. 14—Forty Chi- nese were killed in a fight in the vicinity of Kaiyuan and two Jap- anese are also belleved to have been killed in a clash between the Chinese and a Japanese outpost in the Nonni River area. The Japanese officials said that envzlopment of the Japanese right flank on the Nonnni River region by Chinese cavalry is continuing. GENEV Nov. 15.—Officials of the League of Nations are again gloomy today as the Council meet- ing approaches. It now appears that evacuation of the Manchurian area by the Japanese forces will not materialize. | | | | By FRANK L. WELLER (Associated Press Farm Editor) | WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 14— (The proposal of President Hoover |and Premier Laval for mutual ex- | changs to keep the United States |dnd France on the gold standard !may circumvent the monetary de- flation some farm spokesmen ad- ‘? vocate. | Since France became the banker |nation of Europe and the United States acquired about all the gold on this side of the world farm | |groups have been studying the re- lation of what they term the ab- normally enhanced monetary values ,to commodity deflation. | They have agreed, in a general ! way, that the gold dollar should be ! deflated to its 1926 basis, which is 'said to have been more nearly on a par with commodities. | England’s suspension of the gold standard and the immediate fallin | the pound sterling are pointed to | |as an example of the deflated | monetary unit automatically in- | creasing the value of commodities. ! See Credit For England 1 Some see in the Franco-Ameri- U. S.-French Accord Seen As Precluding Monetary System can accord on gold” the possibility of ample credit for England if and when that country may decide to g0 back to the gold standard, or even a redistribution of bullion. Such superinduced studying of the money markets would, in sup- porting the value of gold, preclude the enhancement of values at the expense of the metal. It is currently expressed in farm circles that just the opposite has been going on since the price level of farm products first broke in 1920. They contend the dollar no longer is “honest” because the in- creasing value of gold has made it almost twice as hard to get im terms of commodities. Say Debtors Would Benefit Advocates of the short cut to commodity inflation say that if congress acted to stabilize the dollar at its 1926 value to burden of debts would be reduced at least 25 per cent and taxes almost as much. They explain that it would per- “nit debtors to pay back dollars of somewhere near the same value of those they. borrowed.