The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, November 21, 1932, Page 1

THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE “ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME” OL. XLI, NO. 6191. JUNEAU, ALASKA, MONDAY,-NOVEMBER 21, 1932. MEMBER OF ASSOCIAT ED PRESS PRICE TEN CENTS HOOVER WILL NOT VETO BEER BILL, SAYS BRITTEN CLAIMS LYTTON REPORTIS N(lT\ BASED ON FACTS Findings of Commission| Rejected by Spokes- | man at Geneva SELF-DEFENSE IS PLEA OF JAPANESE Declares Activities Meant as Peace Move—May Prove Policy A Proclamation That they might give thanks to Almighty God for the many biessings bestowed upon them, our forefathers established the custom of setting aside one day each year for this purpose. Following this tradition, the President of the United States has set aside Thursday, November 24, 1932, as THANKSGIVING DAY and recommends that as this year marks the 200th anniver- sary of the birth of George Washington, the Father of our Country, whose immeasurable services to our liberties and our + security are blessings perennially renewed upon us, that our people refresh their memory of this first Thanksgiving Day when the people of the States united in rendering sincere and humble thanks to Him who is the beneficent author of all good that is, for His care and protection of the people of this country previous to their becoming a Nation and for their tranquility, union and plenty enjoyed later, and beseech the Lord and Ruler of nations to guide them to perform their several duties properly and punctually and to render our National Government a blessing to all the people. Therefore, I, Karl Theile, Acting Governor of the Territory of Alaska, in conformity therewith, do hereby summon the people of the Territory to the observance of this anniversary and urge that all refrain from their usual tasks and assemb.e with friends and neighbors at their accustomed places of public worship, there to give thanks to God for the numerous blessings that we have enjoyed during the past year and invoke His divine guidance for the future. Bearing in mind those who because of misfortune are in need of our assistance, let each of us share according to our ability in these requirements, that no one shall suffer want. Let us not be unmindful of the generous harvest of treasures we have gleaned from our bounteous moun-® tains and waters as our prayer of thanksgiving is offered in profound gratitude to Him for His abundant care. GENEVA, Nov. 21. — Defending Japan's course in Manchuria be- fore the League of Nation's Coun- cil, Yosuke Matsuka today rejected the findings of the Lytton Com- mission and pleaded for patience of the Western World until his country can prove its policy is one of peace in the Far East. The address was similar to of- ficial observations published as Ja- pan’s answer to the Lytton Com- mission’s report but Matsuka fin- ished with a conciliatory appeal, which has been absent in previous Japanese utterances upon the con- fhict with China. GIVEN under my hand and the SEAL of the Territory of Alaska, in Juneau, the capi- tal, this twenty-first day of November, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Thirty-two, and of the Independence of the United States, the One Hundred and Fifty-seventh. KARL THEILE, Acting Governor. FEW TRICKLES OF SELLING IN STOCK MARKET Trading Light — Losses Fractional at Close— * SELF-DEFENSE WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.—A plea of self-defense and a denial of treaty violation in her action in Manchuria, coupled with Japan's indictment of the Lytton Commis- sion, which she will make to the Council of the League of Nations at Geneva, which meets today, has been received here. The Lytton Commission, which investigated the Manchurian sit- uation, placed responsibility for the outbreak on the Japanese Military element. Japanese Answer The Japanese answer said that ies of the army were made necessary by hostile action of the Chinese in various parts of Man-| churia, which like China proper, had suffered from lack of proper organized government, and that the preliminary steps taken by the Japanese soldiers in Manchuria was | By the Governor KARL THEILE, Becretary of Alaska. ROBINS FAILS T0 RECOGNIZE LADY AS WIFE {Condition Not Diagnosed by Doctors—Scout designed only fto protect the Japanese Nationals and properties under Japanese control treaty rights and that neither the Kel- logg anti-war pact nor the nine power freaty ‘had the sovereign (Continued on Page Two) . HERRIOT NEAR DEATH; TRACK IS DYNAMITED French Premier and Offi- cial Party Warned in Nick of Time NANTES, France, Nov. 21.—Pre- mier Edouard Herriot and a large official party escaped possible death at Ingrandes, 15 miles from here, on Sunday when the rail- road track over which the special train was to pass was dynamited. Track guards heard the explosion and stopped the Premier’s train. The Premier and party was en- route here to celebrate the Four Hundredth anniversary of the un- ion of France and Brittany. Seven men have been arrested, suspected of having planned a demonstration in favor of sepera- tion of Brittany from France. Sham Theory ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, Nov. 21.—Col. Raymond Robins, dry leader, social worker and per- sonal friend of President Hoover, saw his wife in a hospital here where he is receiving medical treatment, for the first time since his mysterious disappearance on September 1, but turned away with a statement: “I don't know the lady.” No Recognition For 10 minutes Mrs. Robins, last saturday night, talked with her husband alone but he showed no !sign of recognition, she said, add- ing that his mind appeared a blank as far as she was concerned. Hospital attendants say Robins (firmly denied he was Robins, in- sisting "his name was Rogers. He was found last Thursday, in a mountain village and said to be a victim of ammesia. Mrs. Robins said the physicians {have not yet diagnosed Ter hus- {band’s condition and she scouted the theory that his disappearance was a sham. o MISS PARKER HERE Miss Maurine Parker, represent- ing a San Francisco publishing ‘house, arrived on the Admiral Ev- ans Saturday from a two months’ trip to Westward points that took \her as far as Nome. Miss Parker expects to spend some time in Ju- meau. She is a guest at the Gas- tineau. Alaska Veteran Prospe Ciyde Williams, aged 52 years, was scheduled to leave Copper Center Trapper, ctor Starts On His Long Mush to Chicago Fair CORDOVA, Alaska, Nov. 21.—Mile, then to Dawson. ‘The route beyond depends on the Canadian authorities. Dupont Dividend NEW YORK, Nov. 21. — The Stock Market began the week with a few trickles of selling but trad- ing was extremely light. Most of the losses at the close were frac- tional. The final tone was easy. Today's turnover was 600,000 shares. Radio Selling Selling started in Radio Corpor- ation, on announcement of the anti-trust suit settlement at Wil- mington, and consent to a decree, after a moderately firm opening. Dupont’s regular dividend helped that issue. Losses Reduced Losses were generally somewhat reduced in late trading. Radio lost more than one point, but West- inghouse and General [Electtric were about steady. American Tobacco B. lost 1% points. American Can. Dupont and Pub- lic Service of New Jersey closed fractionally higher. American Telephone and United States Steel lost by fractions. Al- lied Chemical, Eastman and Drug were off one point. CLOSING PRICES TODAY NEW YORK, Nov. 21.—<Closing quotations of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 12%, American Can 56%, Anaconda 9%, Bethlehem Steel 18%, Fox Films 3, General motors 13%, International Harves- ter 22%, Kennecott 11%, Packard Motors 2%, United States Steel 36%, Calumet and Hecla 3%, Chrysler 16%, Colarado Fuel and Iron 6, Columbian Carbon 28, Con- tinental Oil 6%, Standard Brands 15%, American Power and Light 8%, Safeway Stores 50%. - e WHY “ROMAN HOLIDAY” The expression “to make a Rom- an holiday” refers to the custom yesterday, mushing to Chicago, 10| William's equipment comsists of of the Romans of celebrating vic- attend the World's Fair there,|nrine dogs and 250 pounds of grub|tories or other important events by with a dog team. His scheduled route is to Man- taspa Pass, Tanana Crossing, Forty for himself and dogs. Willlams is & veteran prospec-)resulted in many deaths and in-|Resd Weston, brothers and George 1&'::1 tor and trapper. sports in the arena, which often volved much cruelty, ANNUAL SESSION pulsory Unemploy- ment Insurance EXECUTIVE COM. MAKES ITS REPORT Seven-Point Economic Program—Modifica- tion Is Requested CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 31— By an epochal step, the American Federation of Labor's Executive Committee has submitted a plan for | compulsory employment insurance proposing that it be adopted by every state and paid for by em- ployers and administered by a State Commission. Benefits are not to be denied to those out of work because of a trade dispute, or if non-member- ship in a labor union was condi- tion of employment. For Federal Law Recognizing conditions vary in cifferent states, the plan recom- mends enactment of a Federal Law to supplement State Legislation. The ‘insurance plan is contained in a report of the Executive Com- mittee to the American Federation of Labor's Fifty-Second Annual Convention which opéned here to- | cay. Against Sales Tax ‘The report also expressed oppo- 2 seven point economic program by the Government to secure a more equitable distribution of in- come. The report advocates a fight for restoration of former wage scales of Government employes. Asks Modification modification of the Volstead Act and advocates action against ex- tended use of convict labor. A strong stand for enactment of a child labor amendment is also taken. DISSENTERS ARE ACTIVE 'ATI, Ohio, Nov. 21.— The dissenting faction of the Amer- (Continued on Page Seven) UNION CHIEFS CHARGED WITH RACKETEERING American Trade Move- ments Threatened—Re- ports Given to AF.L. CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 21— Racketeering and allied evils threaten to destroy the American trade movements, says a statement accompanying a bill of particulars on alleged Union abuse, submit- ted to the Executive Committee of today. The communication is from the National Executive Committee of the Conference for Progressive La- bor Action of New York. It is charged in the communi- cation ‘that the [Federation has recognized the wideSpread extent of the evils but nothing cubstan- tial has been done yet to curb these abuses. The communication condemned business rackets under which La- or leaders operate renumerative enterprises directly connected with their trade and gangster racket- eering. ———,———— Three Mining Men Are Dead, Result of Carbon Dioxide Gas SONORA, Cal. Nov. 21.—Three men weré killed by carbon dioxide gas at the Saratoga Acres gold mine, a mile nonth of here, last Saturdey night. The victims . were George and ‘Weston, Jr., lessees of the mine. Plan Submitted for Com- The Executive Committee asks | the American Federation of Labor | Damage estimated at $2,000,000 was caused by a recent fire in Komatsu, on the western coast of Japan. It wiped out half the town, destroyed 1,300 houses and made 6,000 people homeless. This picture shows some of the improvised shciters used to escape rain which lollowe_d the fire. JAPAN DEFENDS ACTION, MANCHURIA F E—D E RA'"[]N []F FIRE« DESTROYS '1,300 HOMES IN JAPANESE TO LABOR HOLDING E VET BENEFITS HEARINGS DUE NOVEMBER 25 Committee to Act on Pro- posal to Slash Ex- Soldiers” Allowance ings on proposed reductions in Veterans’ benefits will be started by a joint Congressional commit- tee November 25. Representative {McDuffie, Democrat, of Alabama, announces. The committee was appointed at ithe last session of Congress, after the Veterans’ economies were stricken from the tax economy bill. McDuffie probably will be chair- man, Outgrowth of Struggle The committee is an outgrowth of the long and bitter struggle; in the last session over the pro-| posal to effeot economies in Vet-| erans’ payments and benefits. Ef- forts were made on the floors of both House and Senate to write into the Economy Bill Veterans' items, but were defeated. McDuffie said that the Veter- ans, represented by the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and other similar organiza- |tions, have been notified of the | hearings and are allowed to pre- sent their case. ‘The United States Chamber of Commerce and the National Econ- omy League on the other -hand, also will be heard. The Chamber conducted a national campaign !fm' government economy, and vig- orously urged the passage of the Veterans’ economy legislation. Cenference Held Reduction in veterans' | | benefits men who were wounded in action or saw actual servicg" in the trench- es. McDuffie said 407,000 Veterans are drawing benefits for disabili- ties mot incurred in the service. Informal conferences and studies |have been made throughout the |summer by various members of the committees, McDuffle explained, and the final report should be ready for the opening of Congress December 5, he said —— .- —— CHRIS KAMPEN DIES, SKAGWA BKAGWAY, Alaska )—Funeral erday from for Chris and one of the and sister in South Dak sister in Tacoma, Was: et oil and coal dust. is not aimed at those ex-servioa; Nov. 21—/ 'UTAH PROFESSOR (Associated Press Photo) BEATS SMOOT WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.—Hear- | The day after election found Dr. Elbert D. Thomas (above), demo- cratic victor over Reed Smoot, vi back at his teaching job at the Un 3or of political science. He plans to continue teaching until March, (Associated Press Photo) eteran of the United States senate, iversity of Utah, where he is profes. ANNUAL MEETING OF GAME BOARD GETS UNDER WAY | Here with All Members in Attendance ‘With all members in attendance, the annual meeting of the Alaska rGame Commission opened here this morning in the Commission’s |keadquarters in the Capitol. The| sessions probably will last some 10 days. , Those in attendance are: W. R. Selfridge, Ketchikan, Chairman; Frank W. Williams, St. Michael; Andy Simons, Seward; Irving McK. Reed, Fairbanks; and H. W. Ter- thune, Executive “Secretary, * Ju- | neau. The Commission’s annual report ,t> the Secretary of ‘Agriculture was taken up this morning for ‘consideration, preparation and transmittal. It will be followed by the annual report to the Com- !mlflslon of Secretary Terhune. {Three days will be required for consideration of the two docu- | ' Consideration of regulations, rec | cmmendations for changes and new regulations, and public hearing will be taken up later this week. Chairman Selfridge said. The meet- ing is ex'pect.ed. to be largely oc- cupied with routine administra- tive' matters, and few changes or new regulations are believed to be necessary. ——————— | Germany has 81,250,000 acres of new liquid forests. One-third of the total is e : i Wickersham, in the inbervlew,lpmmmum_" , under public control, Ten-Day Session Opencd' BANK ROBBERS ARE ARRESTED Confess to Hold-up Near| . Seattle—Women Not Implicated | | | SBPATTLE, Nov. 21.—The police sald the daylight robbery of the | Bothell Bank last Thursday has been cleared up by the arrest and confession Sunday of Lester Heckman, aged 32, and Jack Ship- ton, aged 24. Two women taken with them | PROHIBITION IS DISCUSSED WITH HOOVER Modification Advocate Has Long Conference at White House REPRESENTATIVE TO PREPARE BILL Tax of 3 oments a Pint Bottle Would Bring in Big Revenue WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.—Repre- sentative’ Fred A. Britten, Repub- lican of Illinois, after a confer- ence with President Hoover, in which he said beer legislation was discussed, declared he “is quite satisfied Mr. Hoover will not veto a beer bill.” Long an advocate of modification of the Volstead Act, Representative Britten said he devoted the entire | conference with President Hoover |on a discussion of Prohibition. To Prepare Beer Bill Representative Britten said: “I am ready to go ahead with a beer bill that will provide against the return of the saloon, that will pro~ tect states wishing to remain dry but would provide for others a 275 percent beer by weight.” ‘Communications will be sent to Representatlves Beck and La- Guardfa, leader and secretary res- pectively of the Republican wet bloc 4n the House, asking that they arrange a meeting of the bloc prior to the convéning of Congress on December 5, said Britten. 3 or 4 Cent Tax Representative Britten said he told President Hoover he was con- [fident that a beer bill providing a tax of 3 or 4 cents a pint on beer would bring in $35,000,000 monthly revenue from the start and maintained this would allow of retailing beer at 10 cents a ping bottle. — ., ADOLF HITLER 1S RECOGNIZED BY PRESIDENT Nazi Leader Given Man- date to Form Cabinet for Germany BERLIN, Nov. 21.—Adolph Hit~ ler, who has been campaigning for mine years to head the Ger- man Government, has finally re- ceived a mandate to form a Ger- man Cabinet. President von Hindenburg att- ached to the request political con- ditions which some observers thought might make Hitler's accep~ tance impossible. The President insists that Hitler's ere also held but Heckman deniad | they participated in the bank hold- | up. Both Heckman and Shipton have | police records. Cabinet be backed by & majority, or almost a majority, of the Reich~ stag. The German t week. Cabinet resigned Ia. For Present Of Anti | ROCHESTER, N. Y., Nov. 2!.—~| | The Times-Union, daily newspaper, shted interview with ham, quotes the |Chairman of National Commis- Law Observance as con- Prohibition an obvious “No law can be ea- unless backed by strong sentiment. The object of bition was to create temper- habits. This has obviously |failed and mnew regulation must take its place.” i New Regulations said: fore pub] | e Wickersham Gives Reasons Rising Tide -Prohibition in U. S. said the character of the regula- tions must again be a matter of experiment. He further said the rising tide of anti-Prohibitlon feel- ing is due to three -_asons. “Re- sentment against being forbidden to do something they wanted to do; extreme character of the Pro- hibition legislation™ undér the Vol- stead Act, great intolerance of its promoters, and ibandonment of all efforts to persuade the people to enlist in a movement to promote abstinence, and putting the entire reliance on the Enforcement Law; also the highly organized and the strongly financed move against : R ¥