The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, May 28, 1932, Page 1

THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE “ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME” VOL. XL., NO. 6042. MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS PRICE TEN CENTS SENATE READY FOR STRUGGLE ON SALES TAX Expected to Dlspose of One‘ Item in General Reve- nue Bill Today SECRECY PREVAILS ON ECONOMY BILL| Draft Not Disclosed by Those in Charge of Important Measure WASHINGTON, May 28. — The last of the $50,000,000 worth of taxes in the revenue bill came up for disposition today by the S nate in a clean-up session pre- paratory to a major struggle over the general sales tax. The bill appeared shape. Rates in excellent approved up-to-date ars estimated to yield approximately $940,000,000, not much short of chc amount sought. Guarded in deep secrecy is the FEconomy bill. Tt has been com- restored and ready for Sen- jon immediately the one llion dollar tax bill is passed. ators who built the measure fearful that if the draft is isclosed too soon it will be slaugh- tered again so they are resolved to keep their lip§ sealed. Action on the Economy bill is expected next week. STOCK EXCHANGE ATTACK WASHINGTON, May 28.—Char- acterizing the New York Stock Fxchange as a “gimbling institu- tion in which insiders used matked cards and loaded dice,” Senator C. C. Dill, in the Senate today, demanded restoration of the Hou: tax of one fourth of one percent. on stock transfers. Senator Dill said that since the Finance Committee had voted to eliminate this item “there have been developments on the Stock Exchange as a result of the in- vostigation which justifies recon- sideration of this tax.” Porepared to hack again at the at the polls But he faces a com SEABURY WILL CONTINUE HIS WALKER PROBE counts of Mayor to Be Investigated NEW YORK, May 28—Inquis- itor Seabury whetted his axe today props of Mayor James J. Walker's explanation of events which Sea- bury calls “exceedingly suspicious.” After a fiery duel in which May- or 'Walker defended his political honor, Seabury turned to the ana-| lysis of his bank and brokerage ROOSEVELT T0 GET TWENTY VOTES TODAY New York Governor Will Be Given Delegations —Colorado, Utah WASHINGTON, May 28.—A score more convention votes for Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt for the Democratic Presidential nomination are sought in the Coolrado and Utah Democratic conventions ' to- day. Definite insrtuctions in both | States for Roosevelt are expected. They are assured in Cojorado which has twelve votes in the Na- tional Convention and in Utah a| boom will be launched for Gov. George H. Dern to be “Roosevelt’s | running mate.” There will be no Republican delegates to be chosen today.; Neither party will make further selections until June 7. Illinois Republicans Wet Illinois Republicans in State convention yesterday named 11 delegates-at-large. The convention concentrated its activity on the platform which, for the first time since 1920, carries a plank favoring Prohibition repeal. Stegall Bank Bill Is Passed by House WASHINGTON, May 28—The House yesterday passed and sent to the Senate the Stegall billion dollar bank deposit guaranty bill. {ly did little personal services for |Dr. Leonard Thompson Troland, 42, accounts. Clerk Involved ‘When the Hofstadter Commit-| tee resumes next Tesday the in-| vestigation into the charges of| corruption in New York City, Sea- bury will try to draw the Mayor’s | financial affairs closer to Rusedl Sherwood, former clerk, who han- dled nearly $1,000,000 in five and one half years and is now miss- ing. Walker’s Denial ‘The Mayor denied Sherwood was his fiscal agent and said he mere-| him. Mayor Walker said he gave Sherwood money now and then to pay bills incurred by Mrs. Walker and himself. It is possible Sher- wood deposited this to his own accounts before, disbursing them. Seabury however, intends to put accountant James Ellis on the stand to testify SHerwood could not have paid the Walker bills to the extent of $20,000 without using | a part of the proceeds of broker- age accounts the Mayor denied having had any part in - - eee — DOCTOR DIES IN ACCIDENT LOS ANGELES, Cal, May 28— ‘The Sheriff’s office announced that an investigation into the death of | noted Harvard scientists, was pur- ely accidental. Dr. Troland was killed yesterday by a fall over a| 250-foot cliff on Mount Wilson. He had been suffering from the effects of a recent nervous brek- down. Half Million Plan Dublin Pilgrimage to Honor Church VATICAN CITY, Italy, May 28.| Vast preparations have been made in Europe and the Americas, for a pilgrimage of 500,000 persons to Dublin for the sixth Eucharistic congress since the war. A dozen Cardinals, many Arch- bishops, 167 Bishops and thousands of Priests, Monks and Nuns are going. Pope Pius has chosen Car- dinal Lorenzo Lauri, former legate to Peru, to represent him as Papal Legate. Dublin may be the scene of the largest ecclesiastical gathering in ‘history. Forty-four countries will be represented . Some countries, such as Argentine and Uruguay, will send special diplomatic envoys. Irishmen whose forefathers scat- tered in the days of invasion and Can He Keep His Smile? Edcuard Herriott, Premier expectant of France, in early morn- ing attire smilingly received congratulations on his party’s victory plicak-d situation. UFFIGIAI. VOTE SHOWS MARGINS ARE VERY SLIGHT ‘Bank and Brokerage Ac-Oregon Primary Majorities for Both Democratic and G.0.P. Nominees Small PORTLAND, Ore, May 28—The ,official returns from all the pre- cincts in the 17 counties of the Oregon First Congressional District ! make it certain that James W. Mott, State Corporation Commissioner, Republican, and Harvey Stark- weather, Democrat, will oppose each other in the November election for member of Congress the post now held by the veteran Representative Willis C. Hawley, now serving his thirteenth term. Hawley was co- sponsor for the Hawley-Smoot tar- |iff law. The official count completed Fri- day afternoon gave Mott 30,852 votes and Hawley 30,714 for the | Republican nomination. For the Democratic nomination the official vote was Starkweather 12,143 and Willlam A. Delzelle 12,- 112. Mott's plurality was Starkweather’s 31. Harvey Starkweather, the Demo- cratic nominee, served his district in Congress 25 years ago. 138 and ALASKAN MAKES SEAPLANE TRIP, EASTTO WEST Two Are Bound to Anchor- age to Inaugurate Air Taxi Service SEATTLE, May 28—Ed Smith, of Seattle, and L. McGee, of An- chorage, Alaska, arrived here yes- terday in a seaplane from Detroit, Michigan, enroute to Anchorage .where MocGee operates an air taxi service. The two are believed to have made the longest cross-country flight in a seaplane. They made numerous stops on lakes enroute. COL. LINDBERGH READY TO FLY MITCHELL FIELD, N. Y. May 28.—Col. Charles A. Lindbergh is ready for another year of flying. He flew here yesterday from his New Jersey home in Mrs. Lind- bergh’s ship and took his annual transport license. In his examinations he received his usual high mark. suppression generations ago, are taking this opportunity of visiting the green land of their ancestors. Chief among them is the Archbish- op of Danzig, with the anything but German name of Edward O'- Rourke, Following the examination, Col. Lindbergh flew back home. ——eo——— The discover of X-rays was Wilhelm XKonrad Roentgen, pro- fessor at Wurzburg University, in \1395. PARIS CABINET INHERITS MANY REAL PROBLEMS Othies Powers Oppose France on All Fronts —Job for Herriot By M. K. WHITELEATHER PARIS, May 28 —Knotty prob- lems, left over by the old Cham- ber of Deputies and the expiring government of Andre Tardieu, will confront France’s new Cabinet and lower House when they “take ove:" early in June. There is grief ahead for the in- coming Premier, whoever he may be. Edouard Herriot, as leader of the largest party in the Cham- ber, probably will draw the first invitation to form a Cabinet. Foreign relations form a preft; puzzle in themselves, but it is the domestic situation that is likely to give the new administration Its first headache. A glance a% that explains in a large measure the talkk of a “transitional” Cabinet, to hold office until the new Tham- ber gets its bearings. There is, at the top of the list. a budget deficit. It is estimated at from two to nine billion franes, which translates into American money at from $80,000,000 to $380,- 000,000. Must Step Warily Balancing this involves other factors, a decrease in the cost of government, and lowering the salaries of public employees is just as ticklish an affair here as in other republics. Another tender subject is the social insurance law, the French combination version of ncemploy- ment dole, workmen's compensation and old age pensions. Enemies of this statute are asking revisions to reduce the state's contributions a measure which would nof actly appeal to wage earners. Foreign affairs can be approarch- ed only by a path containing the deadly pitfall of possible isolation of France. On all sides the Re- public finds itseif confronted with these which, on their face, se>m diametrically opposed to French ideas. among Powers Oppose French At Lausanne on June 16, the French delegates to the repara- tions parley meet demands of Ger- many, Italy and Great Britain for complete cancellation of repara- ‘tions. The new Legislature must wrestle with a possible change in the French policy relative .o ilhe war debt owed to the United States. Linked with this big question, is the situation of the disarma- ment conference in Geneva. There has developed an almozt wunited front against the French proposal for an international army. There is also on the Iftalian demand for naval parity. The Parliament may be called upon to fit this opposition into the time-seasoned French thesis ol “se- curity before disarmament.” France is also combatting a Ger- man - Austrian - Hungarian - Ital- (Continued on Page Seven) UNITED SPAIN NOW LOOMING MADRID, May 28—A plan to eventually convert Spain into a Union similar to that of the Unit- ed States is beforé the National Assembly. This is a solution of the problem of Catalonia’s demand for autonomous rule as well as similar demands by other provin- ces. When GUNS won the Ballots— Pistols and knives were ac- cepted supplements of ora- tory and persuasion in the earliest national political gatherings in those days were a far cry from the modern, orderly proceedings. A. R. George, Associated Press staff writer, reviews historic highlights of nation- al conventions and issues in a series of illustrated fea- tures, “Picking The Presi- dents,” starting today in ‘The Empire. Turn to page 7 now and start this fascinating story of American politics. ex- 0BSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY T0 BE GENERAL American Legion to Have Charge of Ceremonies —Parade Planned With the offiolal ceremonies un- der the direction of Alford John Bradford Post No. 4, American Le- gion, Juneau Monday will observe Memorial Day in the customary manner, holding the usual ocere- monies and featuring the day with what is expected to be the finest parade on record. All stores, public offices, pro- fessional offices and schools, aswell as the Juneau Lumber Mills, will remain closed throughout the day. The postoffice will have its gen- eral delivery window open between 11 a. m. and noon. Salutes to Dead In words, with flowers, music and rifle salutes, Juneau will re- member the nation’s war dead Monday morning. Many organi- zations and individuals will parti- cipate in the observance. Veterans of the World, War, Spanish American and Civil War Will be in the line of march which will also include Coast Guardsmen, German naval officers and men, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, two bands and private automobiles. The parade will form under the direction of F. A. Metcalf at Gov- ernment dock and get under way at 9:30 a. m. Tt will proceed first to Triangle Corner. Rustgard is. Orator ‘There it will pause for a brief address by Hon John Rustgard, Attorney General of Alaska. It will then move down Front Street to the Juneau Cold Storage entry way to Admiral Line Dock. There ceremonies directed by of- ficials of the Legion -post.will be held for the sailor dead. Flowers will be strewn on the waters and a salute fired by a squad of War Veterans from the local post. From Admiral Line dock, the processibn will move out Admiral Way back to Front Street to Sew- ard, Third to Main, and Fourth out Calhoun Avenue to Evergreen cemetery where services will be held for the soldier dead. Graves will be decorated with flowers and a salute fired. The parade will disband after the ceremonies end at the cemetery. Order of Formation The formation of the parade was announced today by Mr. Metcall as follows: Colors and Color Guard, Ameri- can Legion firing squad, Juneau City Band, American Legion and Auxiliary members, Tallapoosa squadron, Cruiser Karlsruhe band, Karlsruhe squadron, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Capt. Erich Wassner and Lieut. Commander C. H. Dench in automobile, automobile with J N. Carver, Juneau's sole surviving G. A. R. veteran, and following it automobiles of private citizens | desiring to participal Scout officers tnis alternoon is- sued a call for both of the Boy Scout troops of the city to meet at the Government dock at 8:45 a. m. Monday for the purpose of being ready to join the parade there. SPEEDER GOES OFF ROAD; ONE GIRL IS DEAD SOUTH PRAIRIE, Wash, May 28—Bonnie Jean Sears, aged 12 — | years, was killed and other children were injured as a truck, in which they were returning from a school picnic, plunged off a road here late yesterday afternoon. Melville Caviszel, aged 14 years, the driver, who it is said was go- ing at a high rate of speed, was thrown 40 feet through the air and escaped with only minor in- juries. FOWL HUNTERS MAY BE TAXED WASHINGTON, May 28—The| Committee on Conservation of Wild Life has recommended to the Sen- ate a Federal tax of $1 a year for hunting migratory waterfowl. The money secured by the tax is to go nto a special fund for the creation of a system of sanctuaries and breeding grounds to increase the| stock, Joan Bennett, C fortitude nett, of the 347th Field Artillery Reser by the regimental here congratulated by Colonel J. A. Je officers ol. J. A. Jm;sen HOLLYWOOD, California—Because she has and the fearlessness of the wel “the courage, the pioneer woman who help reen star, was made a member t a banquet given in her honor Joan Bennett shown being nsen, is FIRMS JOIN ASSOCIATION Marked Interest Shown in Newly Formed Local Organization In addition to the 22 firms list- | ed in The Empire yesterday as members of the Juneau Commer- cial Association, the following were added to the roster today, Gor- don's, Garnick's Grocery, Juneau- Young Hardware Company, Sani- tary Meat Co., Pacific Coast Coal (Co, and Dr. W. W. Council, ac- cording to Frank Harris, Chair- man of the membership commit-| tee Several members of the execu-| [tive and other committees inc ing J. J. Coppors, U. S. M Albert White, George B. Rice, and |Thomas George, reported this morn- ing that unusual and marked in- terest in the Association has been |t expressed throughout the business | district, and predict distinct suc- cess for the organization. While the major functions of the association will be to encourage and stimulate the buy-at-home idea, and co-ordinate an efficient | credit system, President J. J. Con-| nors believes it will prove an ex cellent agency for the many prob- lems with which those engaged in trade are daily confronted. e - FLIER WAITING ~ FOR GOOD WIND MORE JUNEAU | lof the German |the crus | CRUISER DANCE FORPEOPLE OF TOWN THIS P.M, 'Officers ancraew of Karl- sruhe Hosts to People of Juneau Tonight ‘Tonight the officers and crew cruiser Karlsruhe will play hosts to the people of this city at a dance to be given in the Fair Building. Everyone is cor- dially invited to be guests of the visitors who mnext Monday will conclude an 11-day visit here and weigh anchor for Sitka. From 9 o'clock to 9:45 o'clock, a special concert will be given by 1’s band. Dancing will start promptly at 9:45 and every- one is urged to come early to pre- vent delay in the festivities. Reception for Sunday Sunday afternoon, Capt. Was: ner and his of rs will ‘enter- ain about ed guests aboard the cruiser tween 3:30 and 5 o'clock at a tea. Today was the last géneral visit- ing day aboard the vessel. Many people took advantage of the oc- asion to go aboard and say their farewells. Monday the vessel will participate in local Memorial Day ceremonies and sail early in the | afternoon. The final ¢oncerts of the band, which h: been a highly enjoy- |able feature to local residents dur- (Contimnues on Page Two) SEATTLE, May 28—Nathan C. Browne is still waiting here for favorable wind to take-off on hi | projected flight from There to i.]apm. The plane is fueled and Browne is just waiting for suffi- |cient wind to aid in carrying him | from the short runway with his heavy load-of 1,000 gallons of gaso- line for the 8 hour flight ., |Girl Caught {In Cross-Fire IIs Killed CHICAGO, Tll. May 28—Marie |Liesch, aged 15 years, was killed when caught in a cross-fire be- tween the police and Edward |Soyka, aged 20 years, who was sought for questioning 'concerning |a robbery. i PORK BARREL |angry tones, CHARGE MADE BY PRESIDENT Executive Declares Many Projects Proposed Extravagant HOUSE SPEAKER HAS QUICK REPLY TO GIVE [House Prepares to Press Proposed Plan to Definite Action WASHINGTON, May 28. — In President Hoover de- nounced the public works section of the Garner relief bill as the “most gigantic pork barrel ever proposed to the American Con- gress.” The President said more than 3,- 500 of the projects in the proposed bill had been discredited by Con- gress because of the “useless ex- travagance involved,” and many others had been authorized as jus- tified only in the long distant fu- ture. The President added he did not believe that more than 20 per cent of the projects could be brought to a stage of development for a year. House to Take Action In the House, however, prepara- tions are going forward to press the plan to action. Speaker Garner, proposer of the relief bill, will be the first witness as the hearings begin next Tues- day. Garner said President Hoover formerly approved of such a plan. Garner predicted the bill will pass the House. GARNER MAKES REPLY WASHINGTON, May 28—Speak- er John N. Garner, in a formal statement today, assailed President Hoover for his criticism of his re- lief program. Speaker Garner denied it was “pork barrel legislation,” The Speaker said the President's allusion to his program as pork barrel came “with poor grace from one who demanded that Congress cooperate with him in passing the Reconstruction Finance Corporation Act. It is just as logical to refer to that act as a pork barrel for banks, insurance companies and others. It is not a pork barrel nor can any other program which ex- tends aid at this period of de- pression be termed as such.” ——eo—— UNDER ARREST CHARGED WITH BANK ROBBERY TACOMA, Wash. May 28.—Milo Fggers and Clifford Voss are un- der arrest here. Sheriff Bartell, of Grays Harbor County, announced he has war- rants for both men charging them with the robbery of the Elma bank last week In which $6000 was stolen, Eggers and Voss tried to escape from California officers when they were held for Canadian authorities on a charge of hijacking. They were returned to Canada, tried and freed when their escape was frustrated. ‘No.’ No glogan Isto Mark Belgian Role at Lausanne BRUSSELS, May 28—The “No!fher budget without reparations 0!” role of Philip Snowden, then|payments. | British Chancellor of the Exche-| Official quarters make no bones | que at The Hague Repar: v ons |of their feeling that the limit of | meeting in 1930, may be em d|“one-sided concessions” has been |by Emile Francqui for Belgium|reached. Yet feeling grows among at Lausanne in June. |the public. it would appear from I Snowden’s explosive “No!" stop-|press comments, that Gernmany has | ped propos: E nd yield | no intention of continuing pay- repa ease anc- "pun of her | ceniral Europe: | suggestion fo: |c ipts from Gern y Francqui will be accompanied Ibv Jules Rer mer Minister. i Finan- um, who| speak the Nation’s Needs German Cash He is certain to tell e confer- | ence that L any | 11871 ments under the Young plan. Financier is Caustic Senator Despret, former head cf the Banque de Bruxelles, draw- ing a conwrast between “France’s will to pay the war indemnity of and Germany's will not to pay” said: “Rather than slash the German debt, Belgium ought to maintain her claims through half a-century. To wipe out the reparation debt {would be equivalent to submitting Belgium cannot balance |supinely to a moral failure)