Evening Star Newspaper, January 9, 1923, Page 1

WEATHER. Rain_this afternoon, pa and colder tonight, temperature; tomorrow fair Temperature for twenty: ended at 2 p.m. toda 3:30 p.m. yesterday; 3:15 a.m. today. with Highest, 46, at Lowest, Full'report on page 7. | rtly cloudy freezing and colder. -four hours 34, at Closing N. Y. Stocks and Bonds, Page 22 ch No. 28743. post_office Was Entered as second-class matter hington, D. C. WASHINGTON, D. C, e Foe FRENCH MARCHING INTO RUHR; GERMANY VOTED IN DEFAULT; BOYDEN OPPOSES HASTY MOVE Advance Force Now 7 Miles From Essen. TROOP TRAINS BEING RUSHED HeavyArtillery on 38 Dispatched From Mayence. By the Associated Press. BERLIN, January 9.—Thirty-eight | trains, carrying French troops, left Mayence yesterday with Fssen as the destination of the forces, says an Essen telegram today. The arrival of heavy artlllery and sappers is reported from the neighborhood of Neuss (three and one-half miles southwest of Duessel- dorfi. The staff of several French regiments arrived at Duisberg last evening and this morning, and the troops themsely: were expected to reach there tod SEVEN MILES FROM ESSEN. Rubr District Already Half Cov- ered by French. By the Associated Press. ESSEN, January 9 of the French arm gely with technical cquipment,’ have already reached the neighboring town of ettwig (seven miles southwest of Fssen), and the section between Dues- seldorf and Essen is half covered by French military forces, according to private advices reaching here today. Chauffeurs traveling between the two places are said to have been stopped and directed to make a de- tour. In order to avoid friction as much as possible the rallway authorities at Essen Kkept the freight houses cleared after midnight in preparation for the expected arrival of the French. Hotel Guests Warned. The municipal administration last night notifled the city’s largest hotel that the building might be required short notice for the French and the management advised the guests that they might be requested to leave in_the course of the night. Otherwise Essen s calm.” The weather is ralny, and the wet streets were virtually deserted last night. Iissen possesses no large quarters Sor troops. The barracks at the large amerial landing place is still occupied by the green clad police. REINFORCEMENTS READY. Poincare Prepared to Rush Strike- breakers Into Ruhr. D5 the Awsoclated Press. PARIS, January 9.—Reports from Duesseldorf today sald that all troops necessary for the expected coercive movement of France in the Ruhr wou be assembled at the point of ntration near that city by noon. Reinforcements were being sent to take the place of the advancing units. Premier Poincare is reported to ve sent a note to the German gov- ernment setting forth the decision of the commission on the wood default, together with a paragraph of the Ver- es treaty covering the prospective French steps and an announcement of his intention to act. Strike Is Anticipated. Anticipating a_possible strike of workers in the Rhineland, the premier is reported to have hired provisionally a small army of strikebreakers, in- cluding miners, railroad men, butch- ers and bakers, who could be sent into the region at short notice to replace_German labor. The French public is taking the situatlon in perfect calm, and there is practically no opposition to the government's prospective move. Op- ponents of the premier naturally ex- press skepticism at the success of the undertaking and indulge in the usual criticism. The communists alone are showing a certain agitation and have indicated that they are try- ing to stir up trouble both here and in__the Rhineland, where Marcel Cachin and Gaston Monmousson are operating. The government, however, | attaches no undue importance to their activities, although it has indicated that it would prosecute them should | they go too far. i ESSEN IS OBJECTIVE. Advance troops | Formal Protest to Versailles Pact- Signers Hinted. By the Associated Press. LONDON, January 9.—The present French movement into the Ruhr, in- volving Duesseldorf, will terminate at Essen, according to information re- ceived in British officlal circles from their observers in the Rhineland. The British maintain they are without of- ficial knowledge of the French plans. Reuter's Berlin correspondent says that the German government is be- lieved to be preparing a formal pro- test to the signatory powers of the Versailles treaty in regard to the pro- posed occupation of the Ruhr. ——————— ATTACHES RESIDENCE OF SENATOR FRANCE Order of Court in $1,500 Suit Re- sult of Deputies’ Failure to Locate Wife of Solon. By the Associated Pres BALTIMORE, Md, January 9.— Judge Eli Frank, in the city court here today, {ssued an order of at- tachment against the home in this city of Senator Joseph I France of land as a result of a $1,500 sult brought against his wife, Mrs. Bvelyn §. France. Failure by deputy sheriffs to locate Mrs. France for the purpose of serving papers in the suit resulted in the order. The suit was instituted last No- vember by Mrs. Mary V. Turner for alleged refusal by Mrs. France to pay her a monthiy income of $100 for services rendered in accordance with an agreement made October 25, 1898, Mrs. Turner declined to make }(nown the character of the “serv- oea" » jin Germany Plans Against French Ruhr Invasion Cuno Calls Scheduled Move Breach of Versailles Treaty and Indicates Policy of Stressing Legal Aspects of Case. By the Associated Press, BERLIN, January 9.—"Force mains force—whatever its guls This declaration was made today by Wilhelm Cuno, the chancellor, in con- nection with the reported intention of France to extend her military oc- cupatfon into the Ruhr reglon of Germany, The chancellor added that Germany would regard the applica- tion of arbitrary force as a breach of the Versailles peace treaty and as “the use of might against a defense- less people.” The German government, for the time being, is wholly stressing the legal aspects of France's attitude as based on her treaty prerogatives, and has not yet Indicated the line of ac- tion it purposes to adopt In the event the French invade the Ruhr. “France,” continued Herr Cuno, “is trying to cloak her contemplated ac- tion with the appearance of justice, that she spreads sanctions and pledges which are supposed to have basis in the stipulations of the Ver- FRENCH RUHR MOVE IRRITATES AMERICA Friendship of Two Nations Believed at Lowest Ebb in History. re- BY DAVID LAWRENCE. At no time perhaps in American history has the traditional friendship between France and the United States Buik Lo ;oW an ebb as today. Disappoiatment and chagrin over thé French determination to occupy the Ruhr In spite of the mild, but ex- plicit protestations of the United States government is unmistakable. Opinion in government circles s prac- tically unanimous that France Is making a mistake not merely in her own situation, but a mistake of seri- ous consequence to the whole world. French Legally Right. Yet the officlal attitude is that the United States government and the other governments associated in the war against Germany, have no legal right to interfere and that the pro- visions of the Versallles treaty per- mits France to exact penalties when ever Germany is in default of repara- tion payment. Irrespective of parties, the one thought is that France should have compromised before applying drastic measures. But if the feeling toward France is one of coolness, it cannot be said that there is any Increasing warmth toward Germany. There is no en- thusiasm over America’s being placed in the position of morally supporting the German cry of inability to pay. Seek Better Atmosphere. In fact, a high official of the De- partment of State was asked today what assurance of German willing- ness to pay debts there would be under the American plan of a bank- ers’ commission to fix the indemnity than under the present London agreemet of a year ago, which Ger- many says she cannot fulfill. He re- plied that the American government had felt the informal proposal would lead to a better atmosphere, that the fixing in definite figures of Germany’s capacity to pay would be accom- plished by an international commis- sion d4n_which the public opinion of lall countries would have unbounded confidence and then the moral pres- sure of the whole world would be applied to make Germany pay what the commission of experts sald she could and should pay. He intimated that this proposal was more or less past history now, but, of course, it can be revived by the French it they desire. It may be that after the occupation of the Ruhr France may accept the American proposal as a new method of tackling the reparations problem. Want to Convince Germany. Fer the moment the French are rep- resented as desirous of showing Ger- many that France means what she says and that evasion of payments cannot be practiced hereafter without incurring serious penaities. When once this view- point is convincingly driven into the German mind the French may look with favor on the idea of a complete re- adjustment of the whole problem—but not before. That's the expectation here, now that planse for a French occupa. tion of the Ruhr are progressing, though there is a faint hope yet tiat out of London may come some new suggestion which will_give France a chance to abandon her march on the Ruhr. Bank Move Dormant. The same official of the Depart- ment of State practically admitted that the proposal for an international bankers' commission had not been pushed anywhere but with the French - government, as it seemed useless to ask the other allled gov- ernments formally about it till there was_some assurance that the French would support the proposition. So far as the American govern- ment is concerned, it is making no move, but, having recorded is disap- proval, is resigned to the conse- quences of France's individuality of action. (Copyright, 1923) A World Protest i i | sailles treaty. Yet, even as mon- | strous as this instrument is, it does |not go mo far as to permit the al- | lies’ optional impingement upon Ger- | man soverneignty or willful encroach- | ment on German territory. Becomes Breach of Peace. | “As a pledge to their demands un- |der the treaty, or as pecurity for | reparations, the allies are occupying | the Rhineland for a specific perfod, | thus holding a guarantee which is | more secure and more crushing In its final working out than any yet in- corporated in any peace treaty be- | tween civilizea peoples It France on her own responsibility fails to) recognize the limitations established | |in the agreement governing the! rights of occupation, or, if she actual- |1y proceeds to impinge upon Rhine- {1and territory outside the established zone of occupation, then such pro- | cedure ceases to be a mere exercise | of her treaty privileges and becomes | a violent breach of the peace against | a defenseless people.” | _Calling attention to the fact that (Continued on Page 2, Column Herrick Shunted Aside in Trying To See Poincare| By the Associated Press. PARIS, January 9.—Myron T. Herrick, the American ambassa- dor, and Sheldon Whitehouse, counsellor of the embassy, called at the foreign office this after- noon to keep an appointment to see Premier Polncare, if possible. The premier was so occupied with the arrangements for the | French action expected in the Ruhr that he asked them to trans- act thelr business with Count de Perettl de la_Rocca, the director of political affairs of the foreign office. BERLIN TO REGALL PARIS AMBASSADOR Withdrawal Expected When French Troops Cross Demarcation Line. BY WILLIAM E. NASH. By Cable to The Star and Chicago Daily News, Copyright, 1923. PARIS, January 9.—From credible sources it is learned that Germany intends to recall her ambassador to France as soon as she learns that French troops have crossed the de- marcation line which now separates the occupied from the non-occupied territories in the Rhineland, thus fs- sulng a formal notification to the world that she considers the French action a breach of the treaty of Ver- sailles. Reports are circulating in Paris that Germany may go further and break off diplomatic relations entire- 1y, but even in German clrcles this is_considered improbable. In case Ambassador Mayer. is recalled, @ charge d'affaires or minor official will be left to carry on the business ad interim. Germans in touch with the repara- tions commission expect that the oc- cupation of Essen will take place to- night or early Wednesday morning. GENERAL REVENUE BILLS ARE BANNED IN HOUSE Only Those of Emergency Char- acter Will Be Allowed to Come Up for Debate, | The House ways and means commit- tee decided today that mo bills affect- ing revenues would be reported at this session except those of a purely emergency nature or of direct assist- ance to the Treasury in the administra- tion of fiscal affairs. The proposal to keep the decks clear of bills designed to amend the tariX and revenue laws was put before the com- mittee in a resolution by Representative Longworth, republican, Ohlo, and was adopted by virtually a unanimous vote. Members agreed with the view that in the short time remaining before adjourn- ment, March 4, it would be unwise to take up the general run of pending revenue measures. PASTOR, IN TILT, QUITS. Members of Congregation Fail to Approve Recommendations. RICHMOND, Va., January 9.—Rev. Len G. Broughton, D. D., for more than two years pastor of Grove Avenue Bap- tist Church here, has tendered to his congregation his ' resignation. Failure on the part of five members of the congregation to adopt recom- mendations presented by the board of deacons to grant Dr. Broughton an as- sistant 18 said to be responsible for his resignation, & % I Pointed Views by American Stir Allies. HINTS REVISION OF WHOLE PACT Lone Ballot Cast Against Step by Bradbury. By the Associated Press. PARIS, January 9.—Germany was voted in willtul default of her 1922 coal deliveries by the reparations commission today at a session fe tured by an address by Roland W. Boyden, in which the American rep- resentative with the commission se- verely criticized the workings of the treaty of Versailles in certain re- spects, His strictures created much sur- prise and excited hardly less interest than the formal declaration of Ger- many's default. Described as Condemnation. The statement made by Mr. Boyden before the vote in the secret session was described by some of those who heard him as “a_condemnation of the whole treaty of Versailles and a sug- gestion that it should be revised as soon as possible in the interests of the economic revival of Europe.” Neither Mr. Boyden nor Col. James A. Logan, the other American repre- sentative, would discuss the proceed- ings or their part in them, feeling that the Americans, above all others, should observe the secrecy imposed by the commisston. Mr. Boyden was quoted as citing in support of his view, the absurdity of declaring Germany 'in voluntary d fault on coal deliveries, when as a matter of fact, all the deliveries in kind were entirely too great a bur- den upon Germany In her present condition, but that the commission. under the treaty procedure, could do nothing but recognize the default. Remarks Cause Sensation. The remarks of the American rep- resentativ were currently referred to_ss “A semsational statement.” The British view, it is learned, is quite sfmflar as to Germany's difi- cultiés in meeting the coal require- ments. Sir John Bradbury is report- ed to have said that German strikes and unavoidable transportation fall- ures were responsible for a shortage of 750,000 tons, reducing the deficit in deliveries to 16% per cent of the commission’s demands. Other factors, the British member is understood to have asserted, les- sened the shortage further to 111 per cent, for which Germany ought really to be held responsible. This, he regarded as not unreasonable in the circumstances. The German representatives in their arguments contended it was a common commercial practice on such large contracts to allow a leeway of 10 per cent in deliveries, which they argued was closely approximated when allowances were made for @er- many's disordered condition. Britain Alone Opposes Step. The_vote was three to one. Sir John Bradbury casting the negative ballot. The discussion over the default question lasted an hour and three- quarters, a part of which time was taken up by the British delegate in giving his reasons why he considered the default should not be declared. Sir John explained he was unable to vote for the proposition, because he felt that this action took the mat- ter out of the hande of the commis- sion and placed it under the jurisdic- tion of the governments. He believed the question ocould well have been handled by the commission in view of the cirgumstances surrounding the delivery of coal by Germany last year. Boyden Points Out Opposition. Mr. Boyden, called upon to give his views, made a brief statement, poin ing out that he was expressing his personal sentiments. It was learned authoritatively that he took the view that while a default actually exlsted In German coal de- liveries for 1922, the conditions under which the default occurred were such that it required special consideration. He declared the sum total of deliv- erles in kind by Germany, including coal, were too great a burden upon her, it is understood. The present de- fault in coal;, he thought, should have been considered from this point of view. Arguments by German mine oper- ators were heard before the commis- sion voted. Impressed by Small Deflett. Tt is also known that the American observer expressed himself as impressed by the fact that the default was only between 18 and 20 per cent of the de- liveries. It is authoritatively stated that Mr. Boyden began his statement by saying that if he were voting he would be com- pelled to vote for the default, since a default actually existed under the terms of the treaty. He then made what was described as a somewhat detailed state- ment regarding all deliveries In kind, and is said to have pointed out that the deliyeries of merchandise, which devel- ol under the treaty, were far too great a burden on Germany. It was a mistaken idea that it was easy to get deliveries of merchandise from Germany without affecting the financial and economic situation. the American representative is sald to have pointed out. As a matter of fact, he thought that deliveries such as were being made were a serious strain on Germany’s situation and one of the principal elements contributing to the weakness of Germany’s position. ‘Willfully Failed Says Barthou. Louis Barthou, president of the commission, opened the discussion, presenting the French viewpoint and requesting his colleagues to vote for a default. He said it was clear that Germany bad willfully failed to hand over to the allies last year shipments of coal in excess of 2,153,000 tons under the stipulated amount, despite the fact that the amount fixed by the commission at the beginning of 1932 was later reduced from 19,500,000 tons to_13,800,000 tons. The Italian and Belgian delegates both supported M. Barthou's point of view and after the American observer had been heard the vote was taken. Herr Lubsen, for the German coal 4&Continued on Page 2, Column 2.) WITH SUNDAY MORNING EDITION TUESDAY, JANUARY MUST CHANGE LAW 10 FUND WAR DEBT Settlement by British With: U. S. Now Declared Restricted. CONGRESS ACTION LIKELY More Liberal Attitude Dictated by Administration as Results of | Preliminary Discussions. } Preliminary negotiations with the| British debt commission over the| question of payment of the British| war debt to the United States has convinced the administration, @ White | House spokesman declared today, that no settiement of the.problem can be made under terms of the law as it now exists. Within a week the Anglo-Amer- ican debt negotiations probably will come to some conclusion, it was in- dicated at the White House. Report Likely. The administration feels that it will be impossible for Great Britain to consummate an agreement under the restrictions of the act, and in all probability, some report will be made by the American commission to Presi- dent Harding for recommendation to Congress. When this possible revision of the debt commission act could be ac- complished the White House was un- able to predict. Likewise, there was uncertainty as to the exact feeling of Congress in regard to the matter. 1f recommendation is made to Con- gress by the President for a liberal- ization of the law, and this is in some measure legislated by Congress, it may form a precedent for the nego- tiation of the debts of other European countries. Liberal Attitude Taken. In the present circumstances, it was sald, the administration was coming to a test of what can be done. The attitude of the administration since the Introduction of the debt commis- sion legislation in Congress has been for a more llberal allowance of au- thority to the debt commission. This attitude was said at the White House to have been continued and there probably would be, it was said, an agreement of some kind reached by the two commissions, a report made to the President and some kind of recommendations to Congress. How far the American commission and the President will go in asking for liberalization of the act was un- certain. The American commission held a meeting at the Treasury Department today, while the British commission- ers conferred at their headquarters at the Shoreham Hotel. The next formal meeting {s scheduled for to- morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Treasury. Tonight there is to be a reception at the British embassy in honor of the British commission. GERMANY HOLDS DEMANDS TOO GREAT FROM START Long Communique Replies to French Accusations of Al- leged Default. By the Associated Press. BERLIN, January 8.—The German government today issued a long com- munique replying to the French accu- sations of Germany's alleged default in the delivery of various material on_the reparations account. The government admits having not completely fulfilled the obligations as regards deliveries of coal, timber and paving stones, but attributes this partly to the fact that the demands from the - outset greatly .exceeded| Germany's capacity; partly to strikes, ! transportation difficulties and other circumstances over which the gov- ernment says it has no_control and to a great extent to what it de- scribes as the “unwarranted” conduct of the French authoritles, For these reasons the government disputes the accusation that the default is volun- tary. MISS FIELD TO WED. Daughter of Late Marshall Field to Be Bride of Peer’s Son. LONDON, January 9.—It is nounced that the marriage of Miss Gwendolyn Field of Chicago, daughter of the late Marshall Field of Chicago, to Archibald Charles Edmonstone, son of Sir Archibald Edmonstone, will take place February 1 in the Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, | Hamilton | section have been warned by the - Star. 9, 1923—THIRTY PAGES. Hungry Wolves | Play Havoc With Herds in Jersey the Associated Press. TRENTON, N. J, January 9.— Wolves—lank, hungry and ferocious— have been ranging the countryside of township, farmers of that| By township committee. | Presence of the beasts was disco ered by John Gethings, when they killed sixteen of his pigs. Last night | Gethings again heard a commotion | at his piggery and rushing out shot | and killed one of two wolves which | were attacking the herd. The second wolf fled. leaving behind four| slaughtered pigs. | The wolves are believed to have escaped from a circus which recently passed through Trenton. e SLASHED D. C. BILL GOES 10 SENATE Measure -Carries $22,078,- cit as the papers l “From Press to Home Within the Hour” The Star's carrier system covers every block and the regular edition is delivered to Washington homes as fast are printed. Yesterday’s Net Circulation, 93,186. DAUGHERTY CLEAR, COMMITTEE VOTES Judiciary Body Passes Reso- lution, 12 to 2, Absolving Attorney General. i WILL REPORT KELLER | Action on Refusal to Testify Un-g der Oath Left Up to House. i Attorney General Daugherty was | given a clean bill of health today by the House judiciary committee, which investigated the impeachment charges brought against him by Representa- tive Keller, republican, Minnesota. In a resolution which was adépted | by a vote of 12 to 2 the committee said that, on the evidence obtained, it | 607 as Passed by the House. | The District appropriation bill as| passed by the House late vesterday | and sent to the Senate today carries | $22,075,607 for the fiscal year begin- ning July 1 next. This is a reduction of $546,288 un- der the recommendations written into | the bill by the appropriations com- ' mittee. It is $773,002.80 less than the current appropriations. It is $1,472,523 less than the recommenda- tions of the budget bureau. Only Two Increases. Only two increases were added in the House. These are: (1) $4,000 added to the item for maintenance | of the Training School for Girls, and ; (2) an increase of $360 a year for the electrician in. the electrical depart- ment, bringing his salary up to $1,560. | The decreases made in the House | are: Site for new branch public library in the Mount Pleasant-Colum- bia Heights section, $25,000; building inspector’s office, reduction in allow- ance for maintenance of motor ve- hicles, $468; plumbing inspection di- vision, reduction iIn allowance_ for maintenance of motor vehicles, $180; two playground sites, $25,000; school sites and school building program, $500,000, and an accompanying au- thorization for letting contract for another, $150,000. $700,000 for Schools. The school sites and school build- ing program as it stands totals $700,- 000. It is expected that the items for the Mount Pleasant branch library site and for the purchase of two play- grounds sites and the entire school building program will be restored in the Senate. While Representative Blanton had the item for reappropriation of $25,- 000 for a bathing beach and bath- house for the colored people stricken (Continued on Page 2, Column 7.) “Wired Wireless” Tests Here Prove Success of New Idea “Wired wireless,” or broadcasting over electric lighting and power lines —a new means of communication— was successfully demonstrated pub- licly for the first time yesterday after- noon at the bureau of standards by R. D. Duncan, jr., of the Signal Corps and consulting engineer of the North/ American Company of New York, and | his assistant, I. Isler. From the substation of the Potomac Electric Power Company, at the foot of 34th street, in Georgetown, the voice of Isler was transmitted over the high voltage lin: the bureau of stan of about five miles. “Wired wirele: is the invention of Maj. Gen. George O. Squier, chief sig- nal officer of the Army. it consists, essentially, of substituting for the transmitting and receiving antennas of radio stations the electric light wire network of a city. Instead of the high frequency en- ergy being radiated through space in all directions, as with radlo, it Is con- fined and directed to flow along defi- nite paths from the transmitting sta- tion to the various recelvers, }did not appear that there was any | ground to believe that Mr. Daugherty | had been guilty of any high crime ! or misdemeanor requiring the inter- position of the impeachment powers of the House. i Asks to Be Discharged. | The resolution aiso proposed lha!‘ the judiciary committee be discharged | from further consideration of the Keller charges and the proposed im- peachment of the Attorney General, | and that the impeachment resolution introduced by the Minnesota repre sentative be laid on the table. With respect to the refusal of Rep- resentative Keller to appear to give under oath information upon which he based his charges, the committee decided by a vote of 11 to 2 to re- port the facts to the House for such action as it may desire to take. Chairman Volstead said the report of the subcommittee holding that the House had authority to require mem- bers to respond to subpoenas issued by its committees would be made a part of the record and as such would come before the House. Representatives Thomas of Ken- tucky and Sumners of Texas, demo- crats, voted agaifist the resolution proposing dismissal of the impeach- ment charges, They voted also against | referring to the House the refusal of Mr. Keller to respond to a commit- tee subpoena. One other democrat. Representative Montague of Virginia, voted present on this motion. Text of Resolution. The text of the resolution adopted by, the committee follow: “Resolved, that your committee has made an examination touching the matters charged to ascertain if there | is any probable ground to believe | that any of the charges are true, and | on consideration of the charges and the evidence obtained it does not a; pear that there Is any ground to b lieve that Harry M. Daugherty, At- torney General, has been guilty of any high crime or misdemeanor re- | quiring the interposition of the im- peachment powers of the House. “Resolved, That the committee on judiciary be discharged from further consideration of the charges and prow posed impeachment of Harry M. Daugherty, Attorney General of the United States, and that House resolu- tion 425 (the Keller impeachment resolution) be laid upon the table.” | This new method of broadcasting, it was explained by Mr. Duncan, offers a large number of advantages over the more familiar method of radio broadcasting. ! Among the most important is the | climination of a receiving antenna, elim- ination of fading, static troubles, inter- ference from the signals of radio trans- mitting stations and the fact that the receiving apparatus may be plugged into any convenient electric light socket. Due to the absence of radiation from the | electric lines no interference is pro- duced with the commerclal radio traffic or with radio broadcasting, and for this reason neither govern- ment transmitting or operator's licenses are required. In co-operation with the Potomac Electric Power Company, Mr. Duncan and Mr. Isler have been conducting ex- periments in this new method of broad- casting for some time, during which the voice has been transmitted over the high voltage lines of the power company from the Georgetown and Tenleytown substa- tions and received at the bureau of standards and at different points in Chevy Chase, D, C., and Maryland. Radio transmitting and receiving ap- paratus, with a few minor changes, were ed in the public demonstration. A -watt transmitting set was used. . TWO CENTS NAVY YARD HURRIES TOREVIVE PRE-WAR WORK INGUN SHoP Efforts Being Made to Recall Experts Who Lost Jobs After Parley. MODERNIZING WARSHIPS CAUSE FOR ACTIVITIES Promotion of Capt. Dayton Seen as Indication Forces Will Be Enlarged. Revival of pre-war activities at the ‘Washington navy yard and naval gun factory, which will involve a re-em- ployment of a large number of the gun-bullding experts who lost their jobs as a result of wholesale dis- charges, is being planned, it was learned today from a source con- sidered authoritative. Officers at the local gun factory where practically all of the gun work of the Navy is done, as it is the Navy's only gun factory, it is understood, now are for- mulating plans which will call for the opening of a number of the shops now closed, and the gun-building machinery vhich has been laying idle for months is expected soon to be whirring. ‘While those who are famillar wtih the situation decline to discuss the plans, or even admit that they are working on such a problem, it has be- come known that hurried efforts are being made to get the shops ready and to get in contact with the expert gun- smiths on big guns who lost their jobs. Information Is Surprise. This information came as a clear sur- prise to those who are in close touch with conditions at the Washington gun factory, as there was a general bellef that further reductions in the force were expected. Investigation of the re- ports brought out the information from an unofficial source that the wage board, which has not yet made its official re- port to the commandant of the yard, would recommend an increase in wages for practically every one in the yard. While this was to be expected in view of the fact that the original report of the board recommending a one-cent- an-hour reduction was sent back to the local board by the general wage board of review at the Navy Depart- ment to be given additional considera- tion, it is now believed by those hav- ing & knowledge of conditions in the gun factory that the poard will recommend an increase which will at. tract back to the government jobs those men who, through loug years of service in building great guns and mounts, have become Invaluable to the naval service, but who were forced out through scant appropriations. For months, when the discharges were impending, pleas came from both in- side and outside of the naval service for something to be done which would keep intact the force of workmen who have spent practically their en- tire lives in working on naval vessels and guns. President Behind Plans. 1t is understood that the request of the President, forwarding the Na Department’s request for an appro- priation of $6,500,000 for use in mod- ernizing the batteries of the battle fleet so that the ranges of the big guns will equal those now on the vessels of Great Britain, is behind the plans for resuming extensive operations at the local yard. Much of this appropriation for changing the mounts of the great guns, it was said, would be spent in the iocal gun factory. The other yards are shipyards and none of the gun building is done at any of them. The gun mounts are even construct- ed at the local yard. The principal work in remodeling the main bat- teries of big guns in the battle fleet will be on the mounts. While the appropriation has not been made, it is generally believed in naval circles that Congress will not deny the Navy these funds, which are absolutely necessary to bring the American battle fleet on an equal basis with that of Great Britain. The information in the possession of the Navy is that Great Britain already has done the necessary work on the guns of her main battle fleet which gives them range much over that of the American fleet. It will take many months to place the first-line ships of the United States fleet on a par with the British vessels from the standpoint of long range shooting. For this reason, it is understood, preparations now are being made the bureau of ordnance of the Navy Department, under which the local raval gun factory comes direct, to be prepared to start work immediately the appropriation becomes available. Men Widely Seattered. It will take scme weeks to assem- ble the necessary force, as many of the discharged men have gone to other cities, and it is believed that the Navy will have to make the jobs particularly attractive to bring thess experts back into the service. Under the plans and preparations now being made it is understood that the local gun factory will have the force on tap and the machinery ready just as soon as the money is appropriated and can be used. Another point which is considered significant when considered in con- nection with ‘the other information which has been obtained by investi- gation is the recommendation for the promotion of Capt. John H. Dayton, commandant at the Washington navy yard and superintendent of the naval gun factory, to the rank of rear ad- miral. For a number of years the local yard and gun factory has been in command of a captain in the Navy, but_inquiry today-at the Navy D partment developed the point that Capt. Dayton would be left in com- mand even after the Senate confirms him as a rear admiral. This placing of the gun factory in the class of rear admiral's commands leads strongly to the belief that a great increase in activities and personnel can be expected there very soon. OKLAHOMA BANK HELD UP Three Bandits Lock Trio in Vault and Flee With $10,000. HINTON, Okla., January 9.—Three bandits held up the First National Bank of Hinton at 9:15 o'clock this morning, locked three persons in the bank vault and escaped in a motor car with approx- imately $10,000 in currency and bonds, 4