The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, October 20, 1932, Page 1

THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE “ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME” VOL. XL. , NO. 6164. JUNEAU, ALASKA, THURSDAY_OC [OBER 20, I932 MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS PRICE TEN CENTY MELLON GIVES HOOVER PRAISE FOR HIS WORK American Ambassador to Great Britain Makes Political Speech CRITICISM IS NOT FAIR, HE ASSERTS Declares Republicans and| Democrats Do Not Disagree Widely MANCHESTER, England, Oct. 20. Andrew W. Mellon, American Ambassador to Great Britain, en- dorsed the record of the Hoover Administration in an address be- fore the English Speaking Union and praised the Hoover measures in meeting the economic crisis. The Ambassador denied the Am- erican tariff had an adverse effect on trade and expressed regret that the American election will not be decided on the merits of important policy “but rather on the vague and general issue of discontent with existing conditions.” Finds Fault Ambassador Mellon said there is a disposition on the part of many people, which is not unnatural perhaps, however unfair it may be, to blame a President for his Ad- ministration for the calamities which have overtaken America and the world, and it would be just as unreasonable to blame the Gov- ernor of Massachusetts for low prices of textiles, or the Governor of Minnesota for world conditions which have resulted in the low price of wheat. Blame Is Unfair In the case of Hoover, the Am- bassador said, 1t is particularly unfair, for “no one has worked harder, and I think, more in- telligently and with more courage and vision than President Hoover, both in his efforts to avoid im- pending calamities and to minimize their effects, when possible.” Ambassador Mellon said on the major issues, the Republicans and Democrats do not differ greatly. “On Prohibition, agriculture, tar- iffs and taxation they are nearer today than ever before. The real question is mot what should be dne, but how it is to be done,” concluded the Ambassador. REGULAR AIR SERVICE WITH SOUND IN 1933 Alaska Southern’ Airways Will Add Two Planes to Fleet and Fly to Seattle The Alaska Southern Airways, which has just closed its first op- erating season here, will inaugu- rate @ direct Juneau-Seattle ser- vice mext season on a regular schedule, and will increase its aer- ial fleet to three planes accord- ing to statement made late yes- terday by Nick Bez, President of the company, who sailed on the steamer Admiral Rogers after hav- ing spent most of the summer in this vicinity, and Anscel C. Eck- mann, Vice-President and General Manager of the company. Mr. Bez will - take the. plane Chichagof at Wrangell for Seat- tle. The plane hopped off from here at 9 a. m. today, with Vice- President @nd Pilot ‘Anscel BEck- mann, Mechanic Gordon Graham, Jocal Manager A. B. Hayes for Seattle. SAN QUENTIN PRISON, Cal—Frank J. Egan, former Public Defender, enlering San Quentin P for the murder of Mrs. Jessie Scof James Holohan and Frank Egm rison to start serving his life term tt Hughes. Ieft to right: Warden STOCK PRICES FLURRY; RAILS ATTEMPT BREAK Market Clo:Heavy with Leading Issues Practi- cally Unchanged NEW YORK, Oct. 20.—Rails tried | to break away from the rest o!‘ the list today on an upside hy market hut made little headway against a steady trickle of selling of industrials and utilities. The market closed heavy with most of the leaders remaining un-| changed. Transactions today were 1,100,000 shares. Tobaccos sold heavily. Farm implements receded along with wheat. Rails, at intervals, showsd strength, but it was primarily pro- fessional. Santa Fe and Union Pacific were up two points and closed unchanged as did American| Can and Corn Products. American Tobacco B, Liggett and| Myers B, lost three points. Case was off two points and American Telephone and T:le- graph nearly as much. Issues off| a point or so included United| States Steel, General Motors, Johns- | Manville, American Biscuit, Sea.rs- Roebuck and United Aircraft. CLOSING PRICES TODAY NEW YORK, Oct. 26. — Closing, quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today {s 12, American Can 53, Anaconda 10, Bethlehem Steel 18%, Curtiss-Wright 2%, 2%, 2%; Fox Films 3, General Motors 13%;, In- ternational Harvester 22%, Kenne- cott 11%, Packard Motors 3, Unit-! ed States Steel 38%, Calumet and Hecla 4, Chrysler 15, Colorado Fuel and Iron 8%, Columbian Carbon: 28%, Continental Oil 6, Standard Brands 15%, United, Aircraft 26%, American Power and Light ‘10%, Canadian Pacific 14%, % Expansion Plans Complete The company’s expansion pro- gram has been completely worked out and arrangements made to put it into effect at the beginning of the next 6eason. The company now has three planes @vailable for service Mr. Bez said. The fleet will be put Ln first chs wxfl tion during the winter, and Seattle-Juneau rchedule will be put into operation during the lat- ter part of next March. The company’s officers are: Mr. Bez, President and Mr. Eckmann and they with August Bushmann, former prominent Alaska salmon packer, and Arthur W. Rust, Ta- coma, who is part owner of the Safeway Stores 52. POLICE CHIEF DIES, ACCIDENT, Walla Walla Official Fatally Injured Answering Fire Alarm WALLA WALLA, Wash.,, Oct. 20.{ —Chief of Police E. B. Vogel, 48, was killed instantly yes- four others were in-; Dupont 36%,| PILOT REECE FOUND ALIVE ALSO UNHURT {Missing for—ETght Days in Wilderness — Will Continue Flight SKAGWAY Alaska, Oct. 20. —Pilot, Reece, of the Pacific Alaskan Airways, who hopped off from Fairbanks for Skag- way on October 10, in a bi- plane was found Tuesday by a Fairbanks plane of the same company. 35 miles from Tan- ana Crossing, where he was forced down. Pilot Reece and his plane are O. K. after eight days in the wilderness and the flight to Skagway will be resumed as soon as the weather per- mits. 3 VIGTORIES ARE REQUIRED BY DEMOCRATS 'Al Smith Cheered Speech Given Before Tammany Braves INEW YORK, Oct. 20.—Alfred E. Smith told the Tammany Braves last night that the Dem- ‘ocrats should not be satisfied with- out a complete party victory in the election of the entire National, State and City tickets. Cheers resounded through the packed Tammany Wigwam at the |mention of Gov. Pranklin D. | Roosevelt's name. ’ Smith devoted most of his time \to New York affairs explaining {he would speak on the National l}‘uckeb at Newark next Monday night and at a “big windup in New |York City” a few days before the \election on November 8. in Chile’s Deficit $9,348,000 Air l’anengen Increase | SANTTAGO, Ohfle Oct. 20— lchnes deficit for the fiscal year is officially estimated at 155,808,- 1000 pesos. (about $9,248480), ex- |clusive of the foreign debt, pay- ments on which have been sus- pended. —————————— FAULKNEI TO WRANGELL Hz.mmpmma- T0 DEMOCRATS Dimond’s Speech Praised as Most Constructive Ever Heard There SKAGWAY, Senator A. J. Dimond, Demacratic nominee for Delegate to Frank ‘A. Boyle, for Auditor, N. R. Walker, Senatorial nominee, were greeted here last night by &' that filled Elks' Hall Skagway, with the rest of Wlas- ocratic this year. Evidence ‘of local sentiment was furnished by last night's ovation to Senator Dimond and his fellow candidates. Makes Constructive Speech The nominee for Delegate made a great speech. He thrilled his audience by what was n.ermed by constructive political address ever delivered in this city. “My own inclination and my.re- spect for the intelligence for Al- askans would mot permit me' ‘to make the sort of statements that Mr. Wickersham has made else- where in the Territory during this campaign,”, declared Senator Di- mond. He carried his audience through the several phases and issues that are important in the campaign in a manner that won the admiration of all political faiths. Storm Bound Ttoday The Democratic group was held here last night and early this morning by stormy weather. They will sail for Sitka as soon as the ‘weather moderates. Before coming here they stopped for a brief stay at Haines and were cordially received theve. CHAMBER ABOUT [Conditions Ee;erally Very Satisfactory, Says Commissioner Inspeotions made of practically everyrural and incorporated school in the Territorial system since he took office some 18 months ago have revealed the schools of Al- aska generally to be in good shape, Education, told the Chamber of Commerce today. “In general, conditions are very satisfactory. There has been an increase in Territorial enrolment of 300 over last year’s student popu- lation. Rural schéol costs have been reduced materially and in- corporated school costs in a less- er degree,” he said. Juneau Growth Largest Juneau's public schools showed the largest increase in enrolment of any single school and was about 80 over last year's figures, Alaska, Oct. 20— large and enthusiastic audience ka, will go overwhelmingly Dem- KELLER TELLS| LOCAL SCHOOLS™: pioneers of Skagway as the most |’ NEW YORK, Oct. 20.—Blase New York, accustomed to the smiling, dapper Jimmy Walker, soon is to see something new in the way of Mayors. With the turbulence of the Walker Administration fading from the political picture, the two major parties now coffer the citizenry a chance to choose between the two older, quieter men in complete contrast to the former executive. whom the average New Yorker knew little about before they were nominated: John P. O’Brien, Tam- many Democrat, and Lewis Humphrey Pounds,” Republican. Here is a brief picture of the two candi- dates as they line up beside the former Mayor whose cld pest they are secking in the November election: JOHN P. O’BRIEN (Democratic Nominee) Age 59. Born in Worcester, Mass. Bducated in- Worcester High School; B:A., Holy Cross; MA, Georgetown University,; L. L. B, Georgetown Law 8chool. Married in 1908, . . . children, four sons and a daugh- ter. 3 Came to New York in 1897. ... Y. . Was appointed assist- ant to the 'corporation counsel in|- 1901, and in 1920 became corpora- | tion counsel at $15000 a year. .. Was nominated for surrogate in| 1923 and has been on the bench since. He has been an unwavering Tammany man for 35 years. ... Is personal driend of John Curry, Tammany leader. . . . Called him- self battering ram of the Hylan administration, yet demonstrated a talent for political conciliator. Prominent in many Catholic ac- tivities. . . . Belongs to a golf club. Doggedly tenacious, quick- tempered but kindly and forgiv- ing. . .. Is organization man, sub- merging personal ambition to aims of Tammany. .. Occasionally his Irish wit flashes, but there's noth- ing else flashy about him... of heavy build, exact opposite of sleek, dapper, Jimmy. . . Cares no- thing about New York night life. Is a strong champion of the 5<cent subway fare and has prom- ised ‘“rigid economy” in govern- ment. Commissioner Keller said. [Prac- tically every other incorporated school showed a mormal growth. Per ‘capita costs of education in the rural schools we're reduced last year by $10, effected during the m.lmnt year will scale it down uwther t'l or $8, according to Mr. will make the average umunl per capita cost between $130 and $125. This, he pointed out is less than rural school costs in California and compared favorably with those of both Oregon and Washington. To Prepare Petition President Allen Shattuck today directed the Legislative Committee to prepare a petition to the Chief of Engineers urging the re-estab- lishment of the Alaska Rivers and Harbors district. It was abolished last summer when the Alaska Road ‘Commission was taken over by the Department of Interior, and Alas- «Continuea on Page Two) ATTACK MADE ON DEMOCRAT CHICAGO, I, Oct. 20.—Chair- man Everett Sanders, of the Re- publican National Committee; launched an attack today on the Democrats. Sanders said the Democratshave r-ponnhb for world depression. MARQUIS BONI DE CASTELLANE DIES SUDDENLY Dazzler of France, Former Husband of American, Dead in Paris PARTS, Oct. 20—Marquis de; Castellane died suddenly at 4:50 o'clock this morning. He had been | seriously ill for a week lollowing‘ a paralytic stroke. For more than a decade, includ-! ing the closing years of the 19th and the opening years of the 20th centuries, Marquis de Castellane was one of the most conspicuous figures in French society. It was as Count Boni de Cas- tellane that he achie\ed world mo- tice and it is by that title he will be best remembered in the United Btates and Europe. he boulevards es, the Ave= ogne, the Long- the salons the Chamber of Deputies and the Deauville Ca- s popularity made him plain Boni. De Castellane dreamed only of (Continued on Page TWo.) Has five| Entered” law office: of John De-| SKAGWAY GIVES New York Ctty Is to See a ) New Ty pe of Mayor, BIC RECE PTIONPres Present Nominees Are Dzrect 0pposlte of Jimmy By WILLIAM GAINES JAMES J. WALKER Age 51, Born in the Greenwich Village |section of New York. | Educated at De La Salle Acad- |emy, the ‘Gollege 'of St Prancis | Xavier and New York Law School. | Married in 1912. .. Has no chil- dren. Political career started in 1910, with election to State WAssembly. . Served five years in the lower house, then stepped up to State | Senator from the twelfth distirct of New York. A Tammany regular, yet he won nomination for Mayor in 1925 in an anti-Tammany flank move- ment . . Democratic bor- ough leaders, 3 to 2, voted to retain Hylan, for third term.. . feated Hylan easily in primary, then swamped his Republican op- ponent . Was_re-elected in 1929. . Member of Catholic church. He came to be dubbed the “play- boy Mayor” through his delight in social activity and “his fondness for the gay doings of Broadway the movie colony and European capitals, He was the Beau Brum- mel of American politics and was known for his ‘“wisecracks.” Resigned during investigation of his administration saying he would seek wvindication at .the polls. ... Passed up by Tammany as candi- date in coming election in favor ot O'Brien. rchudren, . He de-| They are men LEWIS HUMPHREY POUNDS (Republican Candidate) Age T1. Born on a farm in Loraine coun- PAYMENT NOT POSSIBLE NOW WITH DEFICIT Gov. Roosevelt Says Bud- get Must Be Balanced, Then Aid Vets (PITTSBURGH CROWD CHEERS STATEMENT Pledges Himself to Econ- omy—Says Beer Tax Will H\Yp Out Pl’l'l‘SBURGH Penn., Oct. 20. — In his first statement on the bonus since his nom- ination for the Presidency, Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt said last night that he did not see how a Government two billion dollars behind with annual expenses could consider the anticipation of a bonus payment until the Budget has been balanced. A burst of applause greet- ed the statement from the immense crowd at Forbes Field. Gov. Roosevelt was fre- quently interrupted by ap- plause as he accused the Re- publican Administration of “concealment and vacilla- tion” which he said prevent- ed Congress from balancing the budget. ty, Ohio. Educated in Oberlin, Ohio, public schools. . . . Graduated ffom Ober- | lin collece Attended Boston Univensity Law School. Married in 1888. ... Has five three sons and two daughters. Came to Brooklyn about 1896, from Topeka, Kans, where he was {in the real estate business. ... His limited political career began in 1910, when he became commis- sioner of public works in Brook- lyn. ... Was elected president of the borough of Brooklyn. ... Later was appointed a member of the New York Port authority. . .. In 1924 he was elected State treas- urer. . . . Since then his time has been occupied as chairman of the Brooklyn real estate board, the ‘Brooklyn Civic League Council and the Long Island Chamber of Com- merce. Is charter member of St. Mark's Methodist Episcopal Church. Belongs to the Masonic order, mu and other clubs and organizations. . Like O'Brien, he is the home type, distinctly in contrast to ‘Walker. If elected, he will strive to cut ‘Wants The D em o cratic nominee for President pledged himself to a program of government- al economy and pointed to the beer tax as one method of avoiding new tax in- creases. TRAIN IS LOST ROOSEVELT SPECIAL TRAIN, Oct. 20.—Gov. Franklin D. Roose- velt’s train was lost today in Ohio through a misunderstanding of the Big Four Railroad. The train was routed “special” via Cincinnati en- route from Pittsburgh to Indian- apolis, sending it through towns he was not expected to touch. The misunderstanding in train routing disappointed a crowd at Springfield, Ohio, where Gov. George White was ready to greet Gov. Roosevelt. The train dashed through the crowd which yelled “stou” and surprised Gov. Roosevelt .|who discovered that he was well on his way to Cincinnati. instead of following the schedule and was heading direct dor Indianapolis from Springfield. GREAT CROWD GREETS ROOSEVELT, INDIANA the budget $100,000,000. . . to relieve the public tax as much as poaslble burden Reszgnatwn f Glassford Is Presented upermtendent of Wash- ington, D. C., Police, | Qults Office WASHINGTON, Oct. 20.—Pelham Glassford, Superintendent of the Washington Police, at odds with [the Administration members over the calling out-of the troops to evict the bonus army, has resigned. Glassford is a retired Brl(adlefi General and disputed the state- ments of his superiors that he said troops were necessary to re- store order following clashes with the bonuseers and the police. His resignation arose because of official opposition to changes in the Police Department. —r DR. MANIU IS NEW PREMIER BUCHAREST, Oct. 20.—Dr. Jul-| Rumanian Peasant Party, new Rumanian Cabinet. REPUBLICANS ' IN N. MEXIGO BOLT TICKET Senator Cutting, Followers Quit Convention— Support Democrats Party has been formed here after followers of United States Senator Bronson Cut- ting, Republican, bolted with him from the Republican State Con- vention and withdrew from the State ticket. ‘The bolters announced they will support the Democratic Party. John Davis’s Daughter Seeks Divorce in Reno INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 20. —Before a crowd here today, Gov. Roosevelt shouted that the great throng of the nation is “remaining calm in the face of organized, ruthless propaganda in an eleventh hour political desperation which dangles the old ghost of panic be- fore our eyes. Unwise Policies “The unwise policies of the Ad- ministration have permitted the (Continued on Page Seven) RODSEVELT 1S STILL DODEING ASSERTS MILLS Treasury Secretary to Re- ply to Nominee's RENO, Nev, Oct| 20.—A divorce |petition will be filed here for Mrs. JuMa Davis Adams, daughter of John W. Dawis, Democratic presi- dential nominee in 1924, her at- torney said. Mrs. Adams and her hushand, ‘The Secretary said Gov. Roose- velt, in his speech last night in Pittsburgh, indicated that if there was a surplus in the Treasury, he would pay the bonus mext |ius Maniu, veteran leader of the William McMillan Adams, a sur-|but “he has not met the ‘ was|vivor of the Lusiania disaster [he is still dodging. He has |sworn in today as head of the Were married in July, 1924. She|indicated whether, as President, lchatge.s extreme cruelty, hewmdzn-mbmwn@