The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, June 14, 1932, Page 1

THE DAILY “ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME” VOL. XL., NO. 6056. * JUNEAU, ALASKA, TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 1932. ALASKA EMPIR MEMégg OF ASSOCIATED PRESS G.0.P. KEYNOTER CALLS FOR REELECTION OF HO TWO SIDES TO CHICAGO MEET ARE EVIDENCED Calm, Harmonious on Sur-| face, Divided and Dis- turbed Beneath DELEGATES PATIENT AT LONG ADDRESS| ¢ Actual Work Starts Late|i Today — Opposition Appears for Curtis BULLETIN — CHICAGO, I, June 14,—The Republi- can National Convention ad- journed at 1:18 o’clock this afterncon, Central Daylight Saving Time, to meet again| at 11 o’clock tomorrow fore- | noen. CHICAGO, 1Ill, June 14—In an orderly, almost solemn mood, the Republican National Convention be- gan today as calm and harmonious on the surface as it is divided and disturbed beneath. The delegates paid a quiet and dignified tribute to the flag and transacted without a hitch the for- of getting its commltteesl Little Cheering | The convention delegates sat| waiting patiently for the temporary | Chairman, Senator L. J. Dickinson to conciude his long keynote speech and cheered a little for Lincoln, Hoover and others. ‘Temporary Chairman Dickinson called for the re-election of Hoo-| ver as a dependable means toward restoration of normal conditions and then rapidly reviewed steps taken against “depression on hun-| dreds of fronts,” but steered abso- lutely clear of the Prohibition is-| Real Convention Work The real convention work begins late today in committees as the| platform makers begin wrestling with Prohibition. It hopes to have the platform finished by tomorrow night, renominate Hoover on Thurs- | day and the delegates expect to| be enroute home on Friday. Compromise Reports As the delegates to the conven- tion assembled they heard Hoover was still considering the compro- mise Prohibition plank proposing resubmission and also heard rum- (Continues on Page Two) e DEMOCRATSBEST ‘PAYING GUESTS’ AT CONVENTIONS That's Because They Ling- er Longer Trying to Nominate CHICAGO, June 14—If the law of averages works out, the Repub- lican National Convention will be over by the night of June 17, and the Democatic National Convention will adjourn about noon July 2. In the last 52 years the Demo- crats have averaged 5 6-13 days in session, and the Republicans 4 3-13. Speculation over the duration of the big meeting is rife in Chicago just now as hotel owners, restau- rants and tradesmen anticipate eag- erly the coming rush of conven- tion business. What a deadlock might mean to them can be seen in the estimate that each conven- tion day will bring in a half mil- lion dollars. Both tradition and present cir- cumstances point to a brief gath- ering of Republicans. Their con- vention started today with the re- nomination of President Hoover a foregone conclusion. Even with a full day devoted to debate over a Prohibition ulank, the meeting is not expected to last more than four days. Tickets have been print- ed for only four days, but the fourth day ticket entitles the hold- er to any and all future sessions. 1924 Longest Convention The Democratic convention, with | hibition REPUBLICA LESTER J. DICKI Senator from Io ALASKA PLANK 1S PRESENTED FOR ADOPTION Extension of Self-Govern- ment Is Urged—Lib- eral Policy Asked CHICAGO, M, June 14—The Alaska plank in the Republican platform has been presented by the Alaska delegates. It commits the Pariy to extension of self- government in Alaska, more liberal policy in development of Territor- ial natural resources and boosting the preposed International High- way connecting Alaska with the United States. Mark Reed, of Shelton, Wash,, National Committeeman from that state, urged adoption of the Al- aska plank. The Washington State delega- tion, in a pre-convention caucus, pledged itself to work for a Pro- referendum plank, by a vote of 15 to 4. The Washington delegation also supported the stand for a tariff plank broad enough to include lum- ber, shingles and wood pulp. ALASKA DELEGATION GETS READY TO WORK CHICAGO, Ill, June 14—The Alaska delegation to the Republi- can National Convention chose A. E. Rasmuson, of Skagway, as Na- tional Committeeman, and Mrs. Frank E. Reed, of Anchorage, as National Committeewoman. W. H. Caswell, of Ketchkan, was made Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms. The members of the delegation found the weather “rather warm.” Delegate Wickersham met the group of Alaskans here. He will go to Alaska after the conven- tion. The delegation adopted the fol- lowing resolution to govern actions at the convention: “We favor a policy of giving to the people of Alaska as wide as! possible a territorial self - govern- ment and appointment through the Republican organization of Alaska of bona fide residents for all ap- pointive positions in that Terri- tory; active development for Alaska and application thereto of all gen- eral laws of the United States, thus placing its citizens on equal- ity with those in the United States; a more liberal policy in develop- ment of Alaska and its resources; in the care of Alaska Indians; in the operation of the Alaska Rail- road, and early construction of the International Highway from the United States to Alaska.” ‘Lifer’ Who Saved Oregon Warden Is To Be Free Man SALEM, Ore., June 14.—Saving the life of one’s warden has its good points, believes Leroy Hansen, life termer at Oregon State Peni- tentiary. Hansen, who last April 2 over- powered a demented prisoner who had attacked Warden Lewis with a knife, expected today to be a free man July 19. His sentence yesterday was commuted to ten (Continued on Page Two) ‘yens by Governor Meier. CON PROHIBITION PLANK TEXT AGREED UPON {Republican Leaders Hold All Night Session on Subject PROPOSAL IS WET, IS REPORT GIVEN All State Delegations Ex- press Opinion Regard- ing Dry Laws CHICAGO, Ill, June 14.—Repub- lican of high command, after hours of deliberation yesterday and into the early hours this morning, wel- comed the arrival of the opening day of the National Convention. A tentative agreement on the Prohibition plank for the Repub- lican platform is said to have been reached but whether it meets with President Hoover's approval re- mained to be ascertained. More than at any previous time, Hoovers' advisers are now hopeful the agreement will end the dispute. The text of the agreement is with- held. ‘Widespread sentiment against Prohibition was given by State after State last night, some by icaucus and others by informal ex- pressions. None of the State delegations voted outright for endorsement of the dry laws as they stand. The presumption is the wet plank |will be acceptable to Hoover as |several of his own Cabinet mem- bers were in the all-night confer- ence which drafted it. LOOK FOR AGREEMENT CHICAGO, Ill., June 14—Repre- sentatives of the liberal dry ele- ment late this afternoon privately spoke of an agreement upon the resubmission plank satisfactory to the Administration. DEATH CAUSES POSTPONEMENT OF BONUS VOTE Representative Eslick, Democrat, Tennessee, Collapses, Dies | BULLETIN — wASHINGTON, June 14.—The final vote on the bonus was delayed until to- morrow when the House ad- journed out of respect to Con- gressman Eslick. STRICKEN; DIES SUDDENLY WASHINGTON, June 14—Repre- sentative Edward E.’Eslick, Demo- crat of Tennessee, died shortly after he collapsed on the floor of the House this afternoon while advo- cating payment of the bonus. Mrs. Eslick, in the balcony, faint- ed but was revived. She watched close by as physicians gave up. Congressman Eslick, lawyer and farmer, was born April 19, 1872 at Pulaski. — e GASTON MEANS FOUND GUILTY KIDNAP GASE ‘WASHINGTON, June 14.—Gas- ton B. Means has been convicted of larceny of $100,000 from Mrs. Edward B. MdLean, wife of the publisher of the Washington Post, in a fantastic plan to recover the kidnaped baby of Col. Charles A. Lindbergh. The verdict was returned two hours after the case was received by the jury in the District of Col- umbia Supreme OCourt. The jury returned verdicts of $100,000 for ransom money and $4,000 for expense money. —l i Poultry raisers in the Netherlands are storing immense numbers of eggs to awalt better prices. guilty on two counts, larceny of | |Tesitory. Hoover’s behalf. WALTER. F. BROWN Wlwfe?iw Big N oise in National Poittws Is Being Heard Today SIMEON D. FESS i Eyes of the nation are turned towards Chicago as the Republican National Convention began its deliberations today. Cast in lead- ing roles in the first day's proceedings: Lester J. Dickinson, Temporary Chairman and Keynoter; Bertrand H. Snell, commended to the convention for its Permanent Chairman; Simeon D. Fess, National Committee Chairman; FOR BATTLE AT 6.0.P. SESSION Have Their Own Concep-| tion of How Things Should Be Done ‘ | CHICAGO, Ill, June 14—Over 400 women, 98 of whom cast their vote on the destiny shaping Pro- | hibition plank, are at the opening of the Republican National Con- vention. Some are delegates, voting powers. Others are alternates and still, others are spectators, some of whom | have more party influence than | many on the floor of the conven- ton, among them, Mrs, Dolly Cur-| ts Gann and Mrs. Alice Roosevelt Longworth, both politically minded and both with brothers mentioned as Vice-Presidential possibilities. Women have been given an un-| usual share of attention and there is even an outside chance for fem- | inists upsetting the well-laid plans, such as Mary Schuyler Butler, who! is prepared to give blow for blow on the floor, if necessary, on the question of Prohibition. She has announced in the Resolutions Com- mittee that she will stop short of nothing but a repeal proposal. She is a full-fledged delegate and| the daughter of Nicholas Murray Butler, militant repealist. Wets Threat Third Party; Give Warning with full Would Put Alfred E. Smith| Forward as Presi- dential Candidate CHICAGO, 1ll, June 14—A threat of wets to put a third party in the field with former Gov. Alfred E. Smith as Presidential candidate, was sounded last night-at an anti- Prohibition rally by Raymond Pit- cairn, of Philadelphia. Pitcairn is| a member of the United Repeal Council. | e e GAME OFFICIALS RETURN ! FROM TAKU RVER TRIP Edward Martin, Prowvincial Game Warden of British Columbia, and Frank DuFresne, Alaska Game ‘Warden, returned early this week from an inspection trip covering Taku River areas. No violations were reported and conditions were excellent. Many trappers, it Wwas found, are leaving the district for reported placer strikes in North- ern British Columbia and Yukon WUMEN READY 6. 0. P. Looks to Dickin_son In Enlisting Farm Support CHICAGO, Tll,, June 14—In turn- ter being elected to the Senate | ing to Senator son of Iowa to address at the National Conven- tion today, the Republicans chose a man who pre-eminently is a campaigner for agriculture. G. O. P. leaders realize that it is vital to the success of the party in the coming election that they win favor in the farm and wheat belt states. And they think Bena- tor Dickinson is the man to bring that about. Worked For Farmers During his six terms as a mem- ber of the House and thus far in his first term as a Senator, Dick- inson has built up a reputation as a vowerful orator for the far- mer's cause. He spent two summers on a Chautauqua circuit as a farm relief speaker As a Representative he rose to be chairman of the Bub- committee of the Appropriations Committee, which handles all fed- eral funds for agriculture. He has no idea how many bills pertaining to agriculture he has introduced and sponsored since coming to Congress back in 1919. One of the first jobs he got af- Lester J. Dickin- [was to direct a campaign of “ec- | sound the keynote [onomic instruction” in the farm | states, during which he clashed | with one of the ablest orators in the Democratic party—Pat Harri- son of Mississippi—in a series of | public debates on the Hawley- Smoot tariff bill and its effect on the farmer. No Soil About Him But there’s little doubt flbOuL‘ Dickinson’s appearance suggesting | the soil. His broad shoulders show off a morning coat to as good ad- vantage as they do the light gray | sack suits he usually wears. His white hair is combed straight back, and his smile is quick. He will play bridge or cribbage with anyone who likes the games and talks enthusiastically about| the distant stations he gets on his radio set. | But what he seems to like most to do for recreation is to delve into Dickinson genealogy. He has spent hours tracing the “family tree” in record supplied him by the Library of Congress. He has rare humor, likes to hear a good story, will tell one himself sometimes. HOBO LEADER GIVES WARNING OCINCINNATI, June 14.—Jeff Da- vis, “King of Hoboes,” has sent word to “jungles” and “tanks” throughout the nation for hoboes to stay out of Washington and give World War vetrans free rein in seeking payment on their bonus certificates. His instructions, Davis said, fol- lowed word from Washington that | Dan Brien, calling himself a hobo, had issued a call for the wander- ers to gather in Washington and demand “good food and clean beds.” “The hoboes are contented; the hohoes are satisfied” Davis protested. “We believe the soldiers should get their bonus. We don't want to see the soldiers become thoboes, too, but we don't want to see anybody else butting in.” Davis is president of the Itiner- ant Workers' Union, Hoboes of America, organized twenty - four| years ago. Fifty years old, he has been a hobo for thirty-eight years. —e——— FEATHERS ADORN NEW EVENING COATS PARIS—Featfiers on the talls of evening coats are the next nov- elty. One smart evening frock of ice blue cire jersey is worn with @ little wrap of sapphire blue vel-| Tet which has coque feathers of the same tone appliqued at the waist and allowed to fall softly over the hops, W.W. WORK IS | DEAD | ), llLYMPIAi OLYMPIA, Wash, June 14— ‘W. W. Work, aged 85, Past Com-| mander of the Department of| ‘Washington and Alaska, Grand Ar-| my of the Republic, died today.| He was stricken with paralysis last Saturday, at a meeting with) a committee on arrangements for thé Thirtieth Encampment opening next Monday. Unlicensed Pilot, [ Unlicensed Plane | in Crash; 3 Dead | QUINCY, Wash., June 14—Fly- ing at a dangerously low altitude| and attempting to climb too quick- ly is blamed by William Moore.‘ Aeronautics Inspector, for the plane | crash which resulted in the kill- ing of Pilot Roy Johnson, formerly | of Seattle, later of Yakima, and two passengers on Sunday after- noon. “An unlicensed pilot in an un-| licensed plane flying at a danger- | ously low altitude caused the trag-| edy,” said Moore. Johnson died later in a hospital at Wenatchee, ———— DOGS COME TO RESCUE i FORT WORTH, Tex.—Trixie, a} fox terrier, and Fox, a police dog and Walter F. | aska, Brown, active in President DAWES NOT CANDIDATE, VICE - PRES. Asks Friends Not to Em- barrass Him by Mak- ing Nomination BULLETIN — CHICAGO, Ill, June 14.—Dawes is gain- ling in strength for the nom- | |ination of Vice - President. The Washington State dele- gation may marshal forces 'seeking his nomination. WASHINGTON, June 14—Charles G. Dawes last night said that he was not a candidate for the Vice- Presidency on the Republican Na- tional ticket and asked his friends attending the Republican National Convention in Chicago not to em- barrass him by even placing his name in nomination. CERTAIN FOR CURTIS CHICAGO, Ill, June 14—When delegates to the Republican Na- tional Convention were informed Dawes is not a candidate, they were very certain, they announced, Charles Curtis would be Hoover's running mate. STATES WERE LINED UP CHICAGO, June 14. — The self- removal of Dawes from the Vice- Presidential picture made adminis- tration supporters more confident it will be Hoover and Curtis again. Following the announcement of Dawes from Washington, it became known that delegates from Texas and Towa had decided to support him for the Vice-Presidential nom- ination and a strong sentiment also prevailed among the New Mexico delegates. President Hoover and other Re- publican leaders have let it be known that they wanted Curtis. HOOVER SIGNS ALASKA BILLS WASHINGTON, June 14—Pres- ident Hoover has signed bills au- thorizing the City of Juneau, Al- to employ bond sale funds for sewer or street construction and authorizing the Town of Pet- ersburdg, Alaska, to issue bonds up to $100,000 for improving and enlarging the light and power plant, improving the water system land retiring or purchasing bonds |dollars . previously issued. President Hoover has signed the bill to ascertain estimates nec- VENTION UNDERWAY SEN. DICKINSON EXTOLS POLICY OF REPUBLICANS Declares President’s Moves to Meet Depression Brilliant Ones ADMINISTRATION IS GIVEN GREAT CREDIT Towa Speaker Asserts Democrats Have Hamp- ered Chief Executive CHICAGO, 1li., June 14.— In a keynote speech entirely silent on the thorny Prohibi- tion issue, United States Sen- ator Lester J. Dickinson of Towa, today called for the re- election of Herbert Hoover as a “dependable means to- ward restoration of normal conditions.” They keynote address was made at the opening of the G. O. P. National Conven- tion. Senator Dickinson called the moves made by President Hoover to meet depression as brilliant. The Democrats were sev- erely rapped. The Farm Board was de- fended. The Republican Party was called the undeviating friend of the farmer. The Smoo t- Hawley tariff was described as a bulwark against cheap foreign prod- ucfs. The National Defense and foreign policy of the Admin- istration was praised. Senator Dickinson said there' could be no greater patriotism than the employment of every effort for restoration of normalcy. The keynoter said President Hoover was at grips with depres- sion before the country as a whole realized what it faced. Prevented Panic “His first act prevented a finan« cial panic by invoking the Federal Reserve Board powers to cushion effects of the stock market de=- bacle,” said the speaker. Conferences with industrial and labor leaders prevented bloody dis- turbances which attended other economic crisises, Senator Dickinson said. Steps Against Depression The speaker then reviewed steps taken against depression on hun- dreds of fronts, among them the formation of a national credit as- sociation ,erection of the Recon= struction Finance Corporation and determination to balance the Bud=- get. These were the first essentials to economic recovery. Democrats Rapped Senator Dickinson said the Demo- crats hampered the President at every turn for two years through |the supply of a subsidized press bureau that sought to distort his every word and belittle his every |effort at the hump of economic re= |lief and to impugn his every mo- tive to frustrate his every move. ——— CHILE'S JUNTA FULL UP AGAIN WITH MERINO SANTIAGO, Chile, June 14— Chile's Revolutionary Junta iscom= || plete again and a new hope is extended foreign investors includ= ing Americans whose interests rum into the hundreds of million of | Rolando Merino, Minister of Ins terior, has been chosen by the re= maining members of the Junta to pup, saved the life of Lamar Mad- essary for the proper maintenance | fill the place of Carlos Davilla, dox, here when he was attacked by ! a tramp with a knife, of the Government Wharf at Jun- cau, who resigned because of disagrees