The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, August 1, 1934, Page 1

- THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE “ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME” VOL. XLIV., NO. 6717. " JUNEAU, ALASKA, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1934, . MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS PRICE TEN CENTS HITLER SCHEMING TO BE DICTATOR ALASKA CANNERY “MAP ROUTE OF ROOSEVELT'S ROMEWARD ‘TRIP\ TENDER OTSEGO | SPRINGS LEAK, AFTER STRIKING Libby, McNeill and Libby Craft Is Limping To- ward Dutch Harbor SIX HUNDRED PERSONS ARE REPORTED ABOARD Steamer Victoria, Also Coast Guard Cutters Rushing to Give Aid BULLETIN — SEATTLE, Aug. 1.—The Otsego has ar- rived at Dutch Harbor. Ex- ‘{ent of damage is unknown. ssengers and cannery work- will be returned south on Victoria and salmon trans- ferred to ancther vessel. SEATTLE, Aug. 1. — The cannery ship Otsego, former- ly the German raider Eitel I'reidrich, owned and oper- ated by Libby, McNeill and Libby, hit a rock in Bristol Bay, sprang a leak and is limping for Dutch Harbor. The Otsego has 600 per- sons, mostly cannery work- ers, and 125,000 cases of sal- mon aboard. It is not belicved the craft is in any serious danger but precautions are being taken. The Victoria is speeding from False Pass' to get the passengers and three Coast Guarders are also ported con the to the scene. TWO AT SCENE SEATTLE, Aug. 1—The cutters Ewing and Barnum have reached the Otsego and are convoying her to Dutch Harbor. — e+e RECOVERY IN GREAT BRITAIN NEARS CRISIS Parliament Adjourns ‘with Situation Worse than Since 1932 LONDON, Aug. 1. — Parliament has adjourned with British recov- ery. at the crisis for the first time since 1932 when the British began to climb out of depression. Business activity has slumped slightly. The dominant economic question is whether this slump is merely temporary or an initial sign to serious recession in the near fu- ture. ROOSEVELT IS MAKING TIME OVER PACIFIC ABOARD U. S. S. NEW OR- LEANS, Aug. 1—President Roose- velt is approaching the Oregon coast ahead of schedule time. He is enjoying himself Bboard the U. S. S. Houston. e, — ., HALEY TAKES PLANE TO RELIEVE STREAM GUARDS To relieve stream guards on var- ious spawning streams in the East- ern and Western districts, Fish- eries Warden Donald §. Haley left by plane this morning. He ex- pected to return here late this afternoon and to leave for a survey Z aN®( PORTLAND President Roosevelt's cross-country route, taking him back to Washington after an extensive vacation y cruise, is indicated above. He will land at Portland on August 3, according to present plans. Scheduled stops on his return trip are: Bonneville dam on the Columbia river between Oregon and Washington; Grand Coulee dam on Columbia river near Wenatchee, Wash.; Belton, Mont., and the Glacier national park; Fort Peck dam on Missouri river in Montana; Devil's Lake, N. D.; Rochester, Minn., via St. Paul; upper M August ippi river region; Green Bay, Wis.,, and Chicago. He plans to arrive in Washington about . (Associated Press Photos) PROGRESSING IN MARITIME CASE Mediation Board Plans Hearings in Many Ports —Demands Announced SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Aug. 1. —While unprecedented activity con- tinued unabated at various ports on the Pacific Coast, arbitration efforts were intensified to make permanent the end of the long- shoremen’s strike. The Mediation Board laid plans to extend the hearings to other major coast points starting late to- day or tomorrow. The longshoremen are now work- ing on a 48-hour week with no man working more than 15 hours at a stretch. % Longshore Demand The demands of the longshore- men, which are to be arbitrated, include a 30-hour week, increase of pay from 85 cents to $1 an hour with $1.50 an- hour for overtime; union control of hiring halls, the men being hired by a gang fore- man here. Hiring halls are still owner controlled, being operated under supervision of the Mediation Board representatives with union observers. Collective Bargaining Other maritime workers will enter into collective bargaining with the employers, with a mutual agree- ment that if they cannot settle their differences, they will submit them to arbitration to be bound by the Mediation Beard's decision. —— HEADQUARTERS OF STRIKERS RAIDED TODAY Minneapolis Ringleaders Arrested—Open Defi- ance to Military Law MINNEAPOLIS, Minn,, Aug. 1.— Men in khaki, with guns on wheels, seized the headquarters of the sgriking truck drivers this morning and arrested the ringleaders, smashing before it got started, an organized movement to stop all truck transportation in defiance of military law. —— ., - WILL MAKE ALTERATIONS ‘The Warrack Construction Com- pany will start to remodel the front of Halvorsen’s in the morn- ing. During the alterations the store will be open for business as trip on the Teal tomorrow morning. usual, President’s Wife Near Danger Twice EUREKA, Cal, Aug. 1.—Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, enroute to Portland to meet the Presi- dent who is returning from Hawaii, narrowly escaped two collisions, each time with the same driver. BAKER STUDIES PAST WORK AND FUTURE NEEDS iFinds Everybody Needing Relief Last Winter Were Given It, He Says Jacob Baker, Assistant Director of Federal Emergency Relief, with headquarters in Washington, D. C., arrived in Juneau on the Yukon, completing a 2000-mile trip through the Interior and to the Westward, during which time he studied both the results of last winter’s relief work, and plans and projects for the coming winter. “In proportion to conditions in the States, relatively few people are on relief in the sections of Alaska I visited,” Mr. Baker said. “And from all T could learn every- body who needed relief last winter received it.” Sewers in Anchorage and Seward were put in with relief work, and Mr. Baker considers these were ex- cellent projects as the communities needed them badly and the work will have lasting benefits. Owing to the winter conditions and the short days, Mr. Baker said he ap- preciated the difficulty in doing as much permanént work as might be desired in some sections. Golovin Relief Work The settlement of Golovin did fine work with relief funds by tbuilding a serviceable road to an excellent drinking water supply a mile from the town. This serves about 100 families. The necessity of continued relief and the kind of work those need- ing relief can do to best advantage ]was studled by Mr. Baker on his trip. Approximately 60 per cent of the some 2,000, miles covéred was trav- eled by air At Pairbanks, Mr. i Baker who left Juneau, July 18, with Harry Watson, by plane, picked up Hawley Sterling of the| Alaska Road Commission, who ac- companied the party to Nome and returned to Fairbanks with them. Relief Work Planned In planning relief work Mr. Baker is desirous that at@htin be paid to the construction of play- grounds and gymnasium equipment for children, believing that these facilities for child recreation and development are somewhat lacking in various sections. (Continued on Paze Three) ADMIRAL ALFRED JOHNSON TO BE CHAMBER GUEST Commander of Aircraft Base Force and Staff Be Chamber’s Guests ‘The Chamber of Commerce t0- morrow will have as its honor guests Rear Admiral Alfred W. Johnson, U. S. N., Commander of the Aircraft Base Force, and his staff, entertaining them it its weekly noon luncheon at Bailey's Cafe. The Admiral is accompany- ing tfe aerial expedition to South- east Alaska and is aboard the U. S. 8. Wright. Little routine business will be taken up by the Chamber, said Secretary Curtis G. Shattuck. A report on the migratory wild fowl seasons will be made by the Spe- cial Committee and submitted to action. ‘The Navy's aeMal expedition, in- cluding the Wright and Avocet, ar- rived here yesterday. It is Sched- used to remain until next Monday .o MISSING BIRLS SAFE AND SOUND VANCOUVER, B. C, Aug. 1— Wilma, 12, and Gladys, 11, daugh- ters of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Carson, formerly of Cordova, Alaska, miss- ing for 48 hours and believed to have been drowned while swim- ming, have been found safe and sound at the home of an aunt, Mrs. J. H. Perie, AUSTRIANNAZI {REVOLT CHARGED {UP TO GERMANY, ew Government Holds Hitler Regime Responsi- ble for Bloodshed PLANS ARE SEIZED IN SHOES OF MAN abinet Has Not Yet Tak- en Action on Appoint- ment of Von Papen VIENNA, Aug. 1.—With armed opposition crushed, the new Aus- trian Government today began mapping up on the campaign against the Nazis, both inside and outside of the country. Austria has officially pointed an accusing finger at Germany for the blood which flowed from the Nazi attempt to seize the Govern- ment a week ago and resulted in the assassination of Dollfuss. The announcement, which has been approved by the Government, said directions to Austrian Nazis were sent to this country several weeks ago from Germany for an attack. Plans have been seized from the shoes of a man arrested in upper Austrla. These plans dis- closed that a civil war was to be started. It is also disclosed that the Cab- inet has not yet acted officially on confirmation of von Papen to be Minister to Austria from Germany. ANOTHER REBEL NAZI DIES VIENNA, Aug. 1.—Another Nazi rebel, Fredrich Wurnig, who shot and killed a police commandant at Innsbruck on July 25, was hanged today. He was carried to the gallows, having collapsed after sentenced. Another rebel, Christian Meter, was convicted and sentenced to 20 years at hard labor. SOCKEYE RUN IS REPORTED OFF FLATTERY SEATTLE, Aug. 1.—An unexpect- edly large run of sockeyes is re- ported 30 miles off Cape Flattery. This may correspond to the freak run of four years ago. Bandit Raids Post Office of Representatives WASHINGTON, Aug. 1. — A bandit invaded the House of Representatives Post Office holding off the lone clerk at the point of a gun and taking several hundred dollars, then escaping. Administration Making Definite Gesture; Purpose Is to Reassure Business By BYRON PRICE (Chief of Bureau, The Associated Press, Washington) There is a great deal more than appears behind the quiet which has settled over Washington. It is something more than just a “summer lull.” Something be- sides that vacation yearning is re- sponsible for the “deserted village” aspect of the Capital. It is no accident that the “brain trust” is keeping silent. ‘The real explanation is that the Administration is making today its most definite gesture to reassure business and dispel industrial apd financial apprehension. After months of confusion, un= certainty and experimentation, ‘Washington is in a mood to give the country a rest. . Further than that, it is seeking in various af- | firmative ways to convince the | ‘business community it need not re- gard either present or future ad- ministration policy as a big, bad ‘wolf. | NO NEW PROPOSALS Almost every important action since the adjournment of congress has pointed directly toward that j end. ; | Mr. Roosevelt's address over the air, just before his departure for |Hawaii, was devoted in very large |part to reassurance, explanation, defense. In that respect | different from any similar address !he has delivered. | His own long absence at sea is & ‘part of the same picture. Business, for the first time since March, 1933, HITLER EXPLAINS NAZI ‘PURGE’ TEAMER HITS ROCK \ “gellor Dollfuss. European powers EUROPEAN SITUATION LESS CRITICAL Civil war flared in Austria following the assassination of Chan. began negotiations to insure Aus- tria’s freedom from a union with Germany. Premier Mussolini of Italy orderéd troops ready for action and Premier Doumergue of France as well as London urged “sensible action” and Germany denied it had played any part in the upheaval. (From Associated Press) ALASKA TRIPS On Present Naval Cruise Are a Few Who Have Been North Before ‘While the majority of the of- ficers and men aboard the U. 8. 8. Wright and the Naval Planes of the Alrcraft Squadrons, Base Force. are seeing Alaska for the first time on the present cruise, there are several who have made -previous trips to the Territory. Capt. J. H. Hoover, Chief of Staff for Rear Admiral A. W. Johnson, spent some time in Alas- ka on destroyer duty in the early 1920's during the fish pirate trouble among the canneries of this sec- tion, but most interested in the present cruise, particularly the op- portunities for trout fishing, as is evidenced by the fact that he started out at 1:30 o'clock this morning in a party including Lieut Commander H. T. Stanley on a fishing trip to Salmon Creek Dam. All returned slightly weary but with good baskets of trout to repay them for their effort. Veteran Alaskan Lieutenant T. Macklin, Assistant Executive officer of the U. 8. S.| Wright is better acquainted with Alaska than any one else on the cruise as he is now making his seventh cruise to the Territory. He has been in Alaska before on the Gold Star, on which he made three trips north, thé Tern, Gannett and now the Wright and has travelled the Pribilof Islands. He made many friends in Juneau, when as skipper of the Gannett he spent some time in the city with the Naval Mapping Expedition of 1929, i i e (Continued on Page Three) (Continued on Pu; “Two) MADE PREVIOUS PROGRAM FO R NAVY VARIED Fishing Trips, Mine, Mu- seum Visits, Dances, Pub- lic Receptions for Visitors With a public dance for the en- listed + men last night, a public reception for Rear Admiral A. W. Johnson and officers at the Gov- ernor’s House this afternoon, half hour concert, baseball game and other dances this evening, Juneau's entertainment for the Navy Sea- plane Squadrons and U. 8. 8. Wright started with the usual hearty welcome, The public reception for Rear Admiral Johnson and officers takes place this afternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock, the band concert begins tat 5:45 o'clock this afternoon at Triangle Place and continues for half an hour and the baseball game between a local team and {that of the U. 8. S. Wright will |start at 6:30 o'clock this evening. There will be a free dance for en- |listed men at the Mandarin Ball | Room tonight. Thursday's Entertainment In addition to-:fishing trips, visits | to .the Territorial Museum and trips | through the Alaska Juneau mill, |entertainment for the visiting {naval men tomorrow includes a Chamber of Commerce luncheon |for Rear Admiral Johnson and his | staff at noon, and a public Cham- ber of Commerce reception and :dance for the officers at the it was|Alaskan waters from Ketchikan to| Scottish Rite Temple tomorrow | night beginning at 10 o’clock. There |will also be a dance for enlisted |men at the Mandarin Ball Room lwmorrow night, beginning at 10 |o'clock. (Continued on Page Two) DOUBLE OFFICE BEING PLANNED BY CHANCELLOR Death of von Hindenburg Will Witness Coup d'Etat for New Rule GERMAN REGULAR ARMY MAY UPRISE il ite )| | Cabinet Summoned to Ber- lin for Session Tonight —President Very Ill BULLETIN — BERLIN, Aug. 1. — Announcement is made late this afternoon that President von Hindenburg’s death agony 'has set in and death is expected soon. HITLER’S PLANS BERLIN, Aug. 1.—(Copy- right by Associated Press, 1934) —Chancellor Adolf Hit- ler intends to be both Presi- dent and Chancellor, one of . his close friends told the As- sociated Press today. This will give Hitler a dictator- ship as absolute as any in the world. It is believed Hitler will have the opposition of the regular army if he does. While Germany prayed for President von Hindenburg, Hitler ordered, his Cabinet back from vacations for a session to be held tonight. Goes to Neudeck Hitler and his staff flew to Neudeck to be with the dying President. Von Hindenburg, although he seemed to be improved last night was this morning suffering a relapse. Near despair has. gripped the Conservatives who look upon von Hindenburg as the anchor against extreme Nazism. If von Hindenburg dies, the in- formant of the Associated Press said Hitler will call his Cabinet together, read a brief law concen- trating all power to himself as President and Chancellor. Will Ask No One “The whole thing will take but a few minutes for the Cabinet to endorse the proposal,” said the Associated Press informant. “It will simplify Hitler's whole work im- mensely as he will not have to ask some one whether he may do this or that.” Hindenburg Weaker This afternoon word was received here from Neudeck that von Hin- denburg was growing weaker but he retained consciousness as the Chancellor arrived at his bedside. RS REgy er H e PARTY OFFICIAL IS SPEAKER AT MEETING OF CLUB LAST NIGHT E. A. Rasmuson, Republican Na- tional Committeeman, was a speak- er at the Gastineau Channel Re- publican Club in the City Council Chambers last evening. Mr. Ras- muson is just returning to his home in Skagway from an ex- tended trip Outside, and he told ot conditions as he saw them on his trip. Several committees were appoint- ed by Judge H. B. Lefevre, presi- dent of the club, and it was de- cided to have a weekly program of meetings in the future, to be held every Tuesday evening. e MAKES ISCANDER TRIP The gasboat Wandered, Capt. . Olaus Larsen, had a capacity load on a trip to the Islander salvage operations scene last night. The next trip will be made tomorrow evening, leaving the City Float at 6 o'clock.