The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, October 11, 1932, Page 1

THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE “JLL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME” JUNEAU, ALASKA, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1932. i%. XL., NO. 6156. MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS PRICE TEN CENTY JIM REED ACCUSES HOOVER OF WILFULL DECEPTION CHINA I HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF TROOPS FIGHT Civii War and Rebellion Disrupts Nation in All Directions CHRISTIAN GENERAL MAKES REAPPEARANCE Villages Reported Burned —Chefoo Refugees Dis- play Bayonet Wounds SHANGHAI, Oct. 11. — North, South, East and West, hundreds of thousands of soldiers are waging a civil war and rebellion through- out China and Manchuria. The battle line extends from the northern border of Manchuria to the Province of Fukien; in the south from the western part of Szechuan Province to Shantung; in the east an uprising is pending in Chihli Province in which Pieping is located, and in the west, the rebellion is wide spread. Feng Reappears General Feng Shiang, Christian General, has mysteriously appear- ed. It is reported he is attempt- ing to marshal northwestern mili- tary leaders for a drive against Marshal Chang Hsiao- Liang, for- mer Manchurian war lord to re- gain control of North China. In Szechuan approximately 250,- 000 soldiers. are invelved in the struggle for power among the mili- S NOW SEETHING BATTLE AREA New Commission Headed by Coolidge , Seeks Laws to Improve Rail Financg?s GUN D"'mNs IN MAKES ADDRESS A% | HOW RAILROADS HAVE INCREASED EFFICIENCY 911 TRACK = 360,000 MILES 1931 EMPLOYES — Former President Calvin Coolidge (left) heads the new Rail- road Survey Commission which will attempt to stabilize and im- prove the financial situation of American railroads. Alfred E. Smith (right) is a member. Chart shows how railroads operated more miles of track in 1931 than in 1911 with 400,000 less men. IPIONEER TEXAS CATTLEMAN HAS tary groups. Fighting is centering around Chengtu. In Shanghai, fighting, ‘pillaging and murder continues despite ap- peals of local officials to the Cen- tral Government for protection. Villages Burned Entire villages are reported burn- ed in various sections of the fight area. Refugees and soldiers are pour- ing into Chefoo, many with bayonet wounds. Farm lands are devastated and merchandise factories are being looted. In Fukien, the famous Nineteenth Rout Army is engaged in a bitter struggle with Communists bandits. ———— HUNTER FREED FROM BLAME BY CORONER'S JURY Ed. Wheeler Exonerated by Ketchikan Inquest for Shooting Peterson Ed. Wheeler, Ketchikan hunter who accidentally shot Thorwald Peterson Sunday, mistaking him for a deer, was freed from re- sponsibility by a coroner’s jury in Ketchikan yesterday, according to advices received by United States Marshal Albert 'White. The jury’s verdiot said that the shooting was purely accidental, and exonerated Wheeler. o Peterson, Wheeler and a third man were hunting on Gravina Is- land, near Ketchikan, at the time of the tragedy. Peterson Ilived five hours after "he was shot. him down off the mountain on an improvised stretcher and took him to Ketchikan on a small boat. Woman Contests N. Y. Mayor Nominations NEW YORK, Oct. 11. — Katherine Rogers, taxpayer, has ffiled objection with the PASSED BEYOND Robert J. Kleberg, Who Ruled Principality, Dies on His Ranch CORPUS CHRISTI, Tex., Oct. 11. —Robert J. Kleberg, aged 75, pion- eer Texas Ccattleman, died here yesterday at his home on his ranch near Kingsville. A principality ruled by a benign spirit perhaps would most nearly describe the vast territory over which Robert J. Kleberg held sway and where he wrought his lasting works. & ‘The King ranch in South Texas, which Mr. Kleberg- developed, con- tained 1,800,000 acres.. The state of Delaware could be set down in- side the territory and there would bé enough left qver to make a city the size of Ohicago and in addition to this @ ‘front yard about the size of the District of Columbia. The ranch includes one entire Texas county and parts of six others. It has eighty miles of coast, the Gulf of Mexico being forty-five miles east of the Kie- herg front door. Has Railroad On this great “farm” are 100 miles of railroad, three towns, four schools, a cotton mill, a but- ter factory, and numerous other industrial plants for manufacturing the products of the ranch. The 'men who work on the ranch use 2,000 saddle horses and thirty au- tomobiles to travel from pasture to pasture. ; The familiar saying that “every great institution is but the length- ening shadow of a single man” was exemplified in the life of Ranch- man Kieberg, for it was his “shad- ow” that cast the magic of suc- this vast property. Captain Richard King died in 1885, the ranch contained about 500,000 acres. Kleberg was manager by Captain 1A é 58% STOCK PRICES RECOVER;600D ADVANCE MADE Points Today NEW YORK, Oct. 11. — Stocks recovered substantially today in quiet trading after a sweeping re- cession of the past week. .The re- cent selling that appeared has seemed to have spent its force. Prices recovered one to over four points today for many issues. During the third hour a num- ber of issues slipped a poing or two but ‘the list hardened before the close. American Telephone and Tele- graph, Union Pacific, American To- bacco B, Case, Eastman rose three to four points and . then slipped but recovered. Many Issues Up United States =icel lost part of a two-point rise. Issues up two or more early in the trading included American Can, American Smelting, International Harvester, Dupont, New York Cen- tral, Chesapeake and Ohio, North- ern Pacifis, Westinghouee. The advances were felt to reflect substantial short covering but fresh buying is reported both from do- mestic and foreign sources. The dollar remains firm in the exchange market. CLOSING PRICES TODAY NEW YORK, Oct. 11. — Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is ‘11, American Can 49, Anaconda 9%, Bethlehem Steel 17%, Curtiss-Wright 2%, 2, 2; Fox Films 3, General Motors 13%, In- ternational Harvester 21%, Kenne- cott 10%, Packard Motors 3, Unit- ed States Steel 36,. Armour B 7%, Chrysler 13%, Colorado Fuel and Iron 6%, Columbian Carbon 27%; Continental Oil 5%, Standard Brands 14%, United Aircraft 23, American Power and Light 8%, Safeway Stores 48, Dupont 34%, Canadian Pacific 14%, Calumet and Hecla 3%. —_—————— PETERSBURG RESIDENTS LEAVE HERE ON ALASKA After attending the current term of the district court for. the past week, several Petersburg residents left for their homes last night on the steamer Alaska. Included in this group were: Charles Greenaa, well known merchant, Prederick Nelson, agent for the Standard Oil, and Mrs. Nelson, and R, E. Baum- garden, attorney. By J. R. BRACKETT NEW YORK, Oct. 11.—Basic legislation to increase and stabil- ize the earning power of Ameri- ca's $26,000,000,000 railroad s¥s< tem, is a principal aim of the new railroad survey commission organ= ized under the chairmanship of former President Calvin Coolidge; More freedom in making 1 repeal of the recapture which theoretically permits earn- ings over a certain percentage to be taken for the benefit of weak roads and more leniency in allowing establishment of surplus- es in periods of prosperity are among the changes most often suggested for rail improvement. To aid him, Mr. Coeolidge will have AMred E. Smith, former Democratic Presidential nominee,; Alexander E. Legge, former chair- man of the Federal Farm Board; Clark Howell, publisher of the At- lanta Constitution, and Bernard M. Baruch, financier. The commis- sion was organized at the instiga- tion of leading institutional inves- tors and business groups. Scope of Problem ‘The scope of the problem is in- dicated in the huge size and com- plicated design of the railroad sys- tem, parnticularly with respect to its effeciency, and how much fur- ther operating costs may be cut. Rallroads have reduced costs in many ways. Taking advantage modern technology they now ate about 430,000 miles of with about 1,200,000 men. In 1911 they required 1,500,000 men to op- erate 360,000 miles. Though the roads camied ap- proximately the same totals of freight in 1929 as in 1826, they required 100,000 fewer employes to do the job. In every year since 1926, the railroads have needed fewer men, One of Mr. Coolidge's strongest opinions on the railroads has_ had to do with consolidations, which he advocated vigorously on several occasions. Consclidation, he said, “will secure not only a greater element of competition as to ser- vice, but it will afford economy in operation, greater stability in earnings and more economical fi- naneing.” Consolidation—Maybe ‘Whether he again will urge con- solidation remains to be seen. Four TERHUNE FINDS INTERIOR GOOD Bame and Fur Animals, and Birds, Are in Sound Shape, He Declares 'General game ‘conditions through- out the Territory are sounder and more promising than for several years, according to H. W. Terhune, Executive Officer of the Alaska Game Commission who returned ‘here last night after a 60-day dn- spection trip on which he covered more than 6,000 miles by ocean and river steamer, airplane, auto- mobile and train. He covered almost every sec- ition of the Terrnitory, except the Alaska Peninsula and Bristol Bay which he visited during the ear- lier part of the summer, and the upper Yukon River districts, Birds Are Back Fur conditions generally are bet- ter, Mr. Terhune said. The birds are back, several species of grouse and ptarmigan are to be found in almost every section and in many places they are present in large numbers. Rabbits are re- turning in force in spots and indi- cations show that the blank areas will be filled in within the next bwo or three breeding seasons. As this resource is & major food supply dor the longsbaired fur animals, such as fox and lynx, an increase in both of these ani- mals can be expected to follow ;l: re-appearance of the food Mink prospects, also, are en- couraging, Mr. Terhune said. - The beaver outlook is regarded as good. They are returning to many distnidts where they have not been seen for a number of years. This, Mr. Terhune de- clared, is regarded as evidence that the Commission's policy of restriot- ing the take annually, and of clos- ing the season entirely in areas where shortages have occurred, is bearing fruit. Migratory Birds Normal The supply of migratory birds is at least normal, and as large as in the several years last past, Mr. Terhune said. Shooting has e great eastern roads mow are pro- jected and comsolidation plans for them are far advanced. The e{- fect of consolidation virtually is certain to eventually reduce fur- ther the mumber of employes, in the opinion of many rail econo- mists, who hold that any consid- erable gains din technical ability must come from reducing man- power by increasingly efficient methods. Railroad freight rates and pas- senger fares were lower in 1031 than at any time since 1020. ‘Whether they can be raised suc- cessfully is doubted by some rail- experts who suggest that higher rates would drive traffic to other means of transportation. —el HOUSEWIFE ON NEW YORK, Oct. 11.—A “mur- der” ride of a housewife, slain mys- teriously with a red-handled dag- ger, is today puzzling the Brook- lyn authorities. Mrs. Emma Pignataro, aged 36, mother of five children, was killed after having left her home to nurse a neighbor’s sick child. The woman's body was found in| an automobile which had crashed —————— Moro Outlaws Located ; Refuse to Obey Orders; Village to Be Attacked JOLO, Philippines, Oct. 11.—The ‘has been lo- under' Col. Lu- he has sent word “MURDER RIDE” been very good at Anchorage where the largest flights of ducks for several years was reported. While at Nunivak Island Mr. Ter- hune saw thousands of sand hill cranes resting . there on their southward migration for the win- ter. ‘While the canibou runs in the interior have been somewhat er- ratic this Fall, the supply of ani- mals remains undiminished. The herds are reported generally to be in good shape. Moose, bear and other game animals are generally present in the usual numbers. Made Long Trip Mr. Terhune left here on Aug- ust and went to Valdez. From there he went by auto to (Fair- banks. ‘After a tnip to Fort Yu- kon and back by plane, he took another plane for Nome and (rom there flew to Teller, Deering and Kotzebue and back to Nome, He went to Nunivak Island on the Coast Guard Cutter Northland to look into the effect of aotivi- ties there on the bitd reserve. He found no conflicts. Returning to Nome on the same vessel, he again took to the air, flying to Bethel, via St. Michael where he conferred with Frank Williams, Second Di- vision. member of the Commis- sion. (From Bethel he went to MoGrath by river steamer, a week's voyage. Again taking to the air, he visit- ed Tacotna, Ophir and (Medfra, and proceeded via Holy Cross to Falrbanks. He conferred with Commissioner Irving MoK. Reed there, and met with sportsmen to discuss the game sanctuary in the vieinity of McCarthy for the pro- tecton of the buffalo herd plant- ed in that region several years ago. Animals On Increase The herd is growing steadily, Mr. Terhune said. The animals are thoroughly acclimated and thriving in their new environ- ment. He flew to Anchorage from Pairbanks, and from there by %0 Seward. He visited at and Cordova enroute south. ——l American rew cotton consumed in aitack ¢he Orlent 4n the first six months take place at 11 o'clock to-|g ar was double the amount period of 1931, 60V, ROOSEVELT NEXT THURSDAY Unemployment and *For- gotten Man"" Subjects in Radio Speech ALBANY, N. Y, Oct. 11.—Next Thursday evening, Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt will deliver aradiospzech on relief of unemployment and the “forgotten man,” it was announced today. The Governor's address will be in answer to a questionnaire he has received from a social welfare organization. - e — HOOVER PLANS NEW ATTACK ON HIS OPPONENTS Will Abandon Defense of Administration for Other Lines WASHINGTON, Oct. 11.—In his forthcoming addresses, President Hoover will abandon his defense of the Administration’s policies and Exposes Hoover JAMES A. REED He dcesn’t do a thing to Presi- dent’s recent speech made at Des Moines. WILL MODIFY VOLSTEAD ACT actions and ignore to some extent atic criticlsm of attack- the opposition on Isorm! lines, it was made known here today. = Ohio, next Saturday evening, will follow these lines. In addition to the address at Cleveland, Mr. Hoover will make a large number of “rear platform” talks as his train passes through Pennsylvania and Ohio. —————— COOLIDGE WILL MAKE CAMPAIGN SPEECH TONIGHT Declines to Be Interviewed —"Republican Vic- tory,” Sure NEW YORK, Ocu. 11—Ex-Presi- dent Calvin Coolidge, arriving here last night to deliver a campaign address tonight urging the re-elec- tion of President Hoover declined| to be interviewed by newspaper men. Asked by one of the reporiers if he expected a Republican vic- tory, Mr. Coolidge responded dryly: “Why, of course I do!” L —l HURLEY KEEPS UP HIS PRAISE Declares Ho—o;c_tr's Leader- ship Saved People from Disaster ELRENO, Oklahoma, Oct. 11.— Secretary of War, Col. Patrick J. Hurley, in a campaign address de- clared that President Hoover's lead- ership has saved the Nation's peo- ple from disaster. The War Secretary said the Presi- dent has met every phase of de- pression with swift and sure de- cision and courageous action. ——ee——— DR. 8. S. BAKER SHOT TO DEATH WABHINGTON, Oct. 11.—Officers. reported today the body of Dr. Simon S. Baker, aged 65, missing former President of the Washing- ton and Jefferson College, has The President's next big speech,| penngylvania, has just returned which is to be made at Cleveland,|from abroad to campaign for Presi- Also Says New Taxes ASSERTS REED HOOVER DOES - NOT TELL TRUTH SAYS JIM REED Missourian Answers Presis dent Point by Point to Cheering Farmers RECEPTION WAS ENTHUSIASTIC Farmers Give Famous Ora- tor Approval as He Pour- ed Shot Into President DES MOINES, Ia., Oct. 11, —Former Senator James A. Reed of Missouri last night answered President Hoover’s recent speech at this place point by point and was en- thusiastically cheered by his audience, among whom were thousands of farmers, as the shot was poured into the President. Senator Reed sev- eral times accused the Presi- dent of purposeful and de- liberate misrepresentation. Reed declared that the P ennsylvanian Republican President’s assertion in his Des Moines speech that the country was nearly forced off thegold standard as “dbe WASHINGTON, Oct. 11.—United States Senator David A. Reed, of dent ‘Hoover. BSenator Reed said he believed the Volstead Act will be modified and new taxes must be imposed by the coming Congress. “I think there is no doubt the permit of 4 per cent beer and light wines at the short session,” said Senator Reed, “New taxes are in- evitable. I am in favor of a manu- facturers’ sales tax.” Senator Reed said further that whoever wins the election next November 8, be it Democratic or Republican Party, Congress will have to devise legislation to raise more revenues for the Government. Already the Government is $500,- 000,000 in the red and which ever party wins it will have to pass some tax legislation. Senator Reed is & member of the Benate Finance Committee. ' s o o] Volstead Act will be modified to solutely untrue.” He referred to the G. O. P. statement on Roosevelt’s tar- iff views and said it was “willful perversion of the truth.” Called Incorrect He referred to Hoover’s en- tire Des Moines address as “a series of incorrect statements and unjustifiable deductions.” Senator Reed quoted Senator Car~ ter Glass as the source of his in= formation that the country was “never within $2,700,000,000 of law- ful suspension of gold payments.” Reed quoted sections of the President’s address as to the bat- tles which Hoover said he had fought in silence. Listing as one of the perils mentioned that the country at one time was within two weeks of being forced off the gold standard. Reed said: “The fact is the drain on our gold re- serve was largely occasioned by his. mismanagement of the Federal Re- DEMOCRATS NOT WORRIED OVER NEED FOR MONEY National Committee Con- ducting Lowest Cost Campaign in History NEW YORK, Oct. 11.—Frank O. Walker, of Butte, Treasurer of the Democratic Committee, said last night that contributions to the Democratic campaign fund are coming in slowly, but the Nation- al Committee is not worried be- cause, he said, ‘“‘we are cufting costs accordingly and expect to get through the campaign without go- ing into debt. T believe we are running the most economical cam- paign mationally that the Demo- cratic Panty has put on in many years,” Cocoa Industry Now Threatened by Disease WASHINGTON, Oct. 11.—Witch- broom disease is seriously threat- ening the cocoa industry of Trini- dad, says a consular report to the Commerce Department. One Hundred Thousand Dollar Blaze at Butt BUTTE, Mont., Oct. 11, downtown fire yederday is mated to have done damage been found on a field near here, shot to death. EETp @eccccccocene business structures amounting approximately $100,000, serve System.” Reed declared thag the ‘system had been greatly :_;:'enlthes te:;u by the “Democratia ass-! BilL” Astounding Thing “But,” declared Reed, “the most astounding thing is that at the very time efforts were being made by all the country to restore con= fidence in our financial system, President Hoover is willing to spread false rumors about the Fed- eral Reserve Banks in an effort to win an election. Hie statement has done infinite harm and it credited will send shivers of fear throughout the financial and in=~ dustrial world.” Reed also - assailed President Hoover’s record on agriculture. He told his cheering audience that the “farmer could charge a large portion of his present financial difficulties to the President of the United States.” S r—— A. P. LAURIE HAS OPERATION Allen P. Laurle underwent a surgical operaltion in St. Ann's hos- pital this merning. He entered the institution yesterday after- noon. Country May form of modificati Volstead Act that