Evening Star Newspaper, January 31, 1925, Page 3

FRENCH PLEASED BY LUTHER VIEW Look With Some Favor Security Treaty Prof- fer by Berlin. on /7 speech the German the foreign in Berlin last dealt with the By the Associated Press. PARI which ancellor, press representatives night i which he security idea, c sed a rather fa- vorable impression in French official circles, it appeared from comment in those circles today There was, however, great reserve manifested regarding any eventual :»'h r by Germany of a guarantee pact The officlals the Quai d'Orsay said they preferred to wait to see what form the offer would take—whether it contained anything specific which an accord might be based. In any case it was thought there was little chance of any offer by Germany being accepted unless the Lw.n'.;v.!;» of some third power was January The to LUTHER OUTLINES POLICY. Disagrees in Bout With Herriot on Evacuation Note. By the Associated Press. RLIN, January 31.—Without iting the reconvening of the eichstag next week, Dr. Hans er, the chancellor, last night seized upon the occasion of a recep- tion to members of the foreign press in Berlin to deliver a reply to the recent speech of M. Herriot, the French premier, concerning Germany The tenor of Dr. Luther's address, while upholding Germany's viewpoint that the failure of the allles to evac- Uate the Cologne Bridgehead and M. Herriot's accusations have not pro- moted an international understand. ing, evidently was intended to build ::.rtdgs between the allles and Ger- The chancellor began his speech by Tevealing the uncertainties of post- war conditions as long as the repara- tion problem remained political. The London conference, he observed, put the question on an economic basis, and the contending parties were Lrought together the green table. The Dawes plan was adopted,” Dr. Luther added, *“and with it the foundation was laid for the economic Teconstruction of Europe.” Berlin Saw New Epoch. But the London conference, in the German government's opinion, was not merely economic, he continued, Germany expected a new epoch would start in which all problems would be Ived by mutual discussion and! agreement “The attempted conflict solution nfl a public he went on, “awakens in memories of the fruitless meth employed immediately fol- Iawing the war. “I believe the conflict much nearer solutifn if the London | method of a trustful exchange of| views had been led.” T ellor protested orously against what he merely accu German i Germany full government might but of the Cologne exchange of notes, Germany would be! chan vig- termed without data which the examine and re- The allies,” he said, “assume the| right to treat us as though we were at the bar of justice and handing out a verdict while we know ,]u.u g of the indictment or the evi- dence Answors Herriot Claim. Taking up Premler Herriot's speeific charges, Dr. Luther Weclared the pos- sible drilling of several thousand stu- dents was negligible In view of the fact that Germany had no arms. The alleged finding of war materials was insignificant when compared Wwith what actually had been destroved by | order of the allies and enumerated in | the report of the allies. The chan- cellor promised, however, that the government would immedfately rem edy any short-comings or any faflure 10 observe the terms of the allies it & report on them was presented Turning to the problem of the police, Dr. Luther explained that the internal situation in Germany de- manded well trained police, and es- pecially if Communism should grow stronger. M. Herriot's reference to “the rattling of arms” the chancellor | characterized as “almost mockery,” in view of the fact that Germany had o state munitions factory, no modern fortresses and a small amount of artillery “Does M. Herriot really believe the SPECIAL NOTICES. 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Herriot's reference to of moral disarmament, Dr. Luther declared the control commis- sion had peremptory orders not to further a pacifist spirit in the defeat- ed nation. It was also his opinion that the belief that might makes right was furthered if the military occupation was simply extended by | the decision of the victors. The Ger- man government, Dr. Luther declared, would have been willing to com promise on the Cologne situation, possibly agreeing to evacuation at a later date. But it never was asked. On the question of security the chancellor sald emphatically “The German government not only is sympathetic with the security idea, | but it has a vital Interest in its realization. As soon as the security problem is solved all other problems will almost solve themselves M. Herriot's suggestlon of a world convention, as outlined in the Geneva protocol, appealed to Chancellor Luther as “the final goal, but is un- certaln whether it can be practically reached Immediately “If, however, M. Herriot thinks of preparing the final goal by agree- ments between a group of states, to solve a problem where it is immediate man government is entirely w to co-operate therein,” the chancellor declared The speaker added that such agree- ments could reach full fruition only | if they were supported by the good | will of peoples. He, therefore, great- M. Herriot's speech which must offend the French Parli applauded these is contained phrase Germany and t ment especially phrases. In closing Chancellor Luther denied that his government was reactonary. He sald it was on a broad basis and borne by the good will of larg sections of Germany. He repeated that the new government regarded the London agreement as absolutely | binding. “M. Herriot's program of arbitra- tion, security and disarmament.” said the chancellor in concluding, “I can accept for Germany Urging a unified air service before the House aircraft committee today, Representative La Guardia, Repub- lican, New York, declared President Coolidge would be one of its advo- cates if he possessed all the facts. He told the committee that it had an excellent opportunity to bring out a report formulating constructive legislative recommendations while | the carnival, | ister fromy THE EVENING PLAN ICE CARNIVAL AT LINGOLN POOL Big Skating Event, First in Years, Arranged to Be Held in Few Days. Washington's first ice-skating carni- val in mans years will be conducted on the Lincoln Memorial reflecting poo! within the next few days, ac- cording to an announcement today from the office of Lieut. Col. C. O. Shorrill, officer in charge of public buildings and grounds. The carnival is to be held under the auspices of Col. Sherrill's office. It had been hoped to stage the first episode of the carnival this afternoon, but conditions were not satisfactory. However, at 2:30 o'clock there scheduled to take place a series of elimination races to determine the eligible racingz skaters for the finals in the carnival. It is unlikely that the carnival will be held tomorrow, it was said, but Monday offers a-better opportunity should it become colder. Base Ball Game by Skaters. According to plans drawn up with Col. Sherill by . Christopher Meyer, a base ball game will be played by skaters on the ice between the Polar Bears and the Snow Birds, two teams which conducted games on icy diz monds several years ago. Mr. Me will captain the Polar Bears a Jerome Conners will lead the Birds. The climax of the carnival is sched- uled to be held at night, at which prizes for the winning contestants will be awarded. Costumes also will be worn and the event will take jhe form of a masquerade ball on the ice under red, white and blue fares placed about the pool. The Arm Band also is to play during the aft- ernoon and evening of the carnival day. Sponsors’ Committee. A special committee to sponsar the movement has been selected, compos- ed of Dr. Frank W Ballou, super- intendent of schools; Mrs. Susie R Rhodes, director of playgrounds; Cuno H. Rudolph, chairman of the Board of District Commissioner the presi- dents of the Board of Trade, the Chamber of Commerce and the Fed- cration of Citizens' Associations, and Maj. Gen. Harry lor, chief of | enginecrs. A general committee, which will serve as patrons and patronesses for was seleeted, composed of Sir Esm Howard, British Ambas- sador to the United Stages: Maj. Gen Henry T. Allen, Mrs. James Byrne: William B. Hibbs, Brig. Gen. Charles G. Treat, Mrs. Edmund Platt, Admiral Andrew Long, Helmer H. Bryn, Min- | Norway; Lieut. Col. C. O. Willlam Phelps Eno, Mr. Capt. Alex F. Wallenberg, Minister from Sweden; Mrs. Eugene Myer, jr.; Mrs. George Coggshall, Mrs. | Clarence A. Aspinwall, Mrs. Austin! Clark, Dr. L. Dana Durand, Arved D.| Kundzin, Mrs. William Weitzel and Miss Virginia Hunt, president of the Junior League. TAG DEAD-LINE SET. 1624 Virginia Plates to Be Good Here Until February 10. The Sherrill, Meyer, District Commissioners an- nounced today that local police will recognize 1924 Virginia automobile tags until February 10 This extension of time was granted at the request of James M. Hayes, motor vehicle commissioner of Vir- ginia GEORGE W. CABLE DIES. Southern Author Succumbs Home at St. Petersburg, Fla. T. PETERSBURG, Fla, January 31 —George W. Cable, well known Southern author and man of letters, died here at 4 o'clock this morning | at his Winter home, where he had been living quietly. His bride of a at | afrcraft is still in its infanc: TO NOME HELD Craft Impeossible, While official Washington admitted today that shipment by aircraft of diphtheria antitoxin to Nome, Alaska, was for the present Impracticable, re- ports from the North indicated that the powerful team of Siberian dogs, the prize-winning Alaskan Sweep- stakes outfit. driven by Le pella. expected to reach s afiernoon with the which has been rushed miles from Anchorage by train and by sledge Col. James Gordon Steese, president of the Alaska Road Comm who is in Washington preparing to return antitoxin, surprise at the great speed which al- ready had been exhibited in pushing supplies to the suffering city. The trail used, he said, had been improved last Summer and was in shape for fast traveling. The Sepella dogs,! which he knew and had driven him- self, he said, were the pride of all Alaska. The Air Service today emphasized the need of an airdrome in Alaska as of great value to the civilization of the North. Tee Bars Use of Plane. Secretary Wilbur and Admiral Eb- | erle, chief of naval operations, con- cluded that the Navy Department had no practicable way of expediting shipments of the serum to Nome by Navy surface aircraft. Ice conditions on the Alaskan coast are such that a naval vessel carrying an airplane could not approach close enough to | Nome to permit an air flight to that | Place. The Secretary received a_telegraphic offer {rom the North American News- | paver Alliance urging that a ship be | sent from the Pacific coast carrying an airplane, to be launched at a point oft the Alaskan coast within about 300 miles of Nome. The communication contained an offer on the part of the alliance to provide a bacteriologist and the necessary medical equipment. Plane’s Radius Limited. The diphtheria plight in Nome could | have been alleviated before today had several ~ obsefvation ' or bombing planes been located at Fairbanks or Some other settlement in the vicinity, because of their wide range of action. As far as could be learned here, the plane which it was proposed to nd from Fairbanks te Nome was of the Curtiss JN-4 type, used by the Army and Navy as tralning planes during the war. This ship, light and with a emall radius of action, could not have made the 520-mile hop to Nome without % landing at some intermediate point for fuel it was declared. Its lifting power could not have carried the Welght of fuel necessary for a non- HIGH GRADE, BUT NOT HIGH PRICED BYRON S, ADAMS, IRINTEE, stop flight, and it, therefore, was de- ‘clared that the proposed air journey was nothing short of hazardous to 4 USE OF PLANES TO RUSH SERUM Ice Prevents Near Approach of Ships and Lack of Facilities Makes Employment of Land year, was his bedside. IMPRACTICABLE Officials Believe. the pilot and the suffering people at Nome. Other Types Feasible. On the other hand, a De Haviland, | with a five-hour gasoline tank and | ability to carry more in the empty | back seat, could have made the 520 mile trip in five hours, barring motor { trouble. A Martin bomber, likewise, could have made the non-stop flight | in_not more than six hour: i The Air Service today was flooded | with inquiries as to whether they| would send a plane from Seattle, but | it was forced to answer.in the nega- tive, owing to the short time in which to act. Skiis would have to be in- stalled in place of wheels and ad- vance bases established for the long jump up to Nome. It is believed by the many officers interested in this idea that much service to shipping also could be rendered and that planes billeted in that region could act in much the same cipacity as the aerial forest patrol. 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They simply can't stay awake. Lucas Huff, 14 vears old, was at- tacked by the disease three weeks ago. He has been sleeping since and is now at the Washington County Hospital. Donald Bennett, 6, living near Huff, was seized with illness very similar to that of Huff. He temporarily lost the use of his limbs. AUTOMOBILE SHOW WILL CLOSE TONIGHT Exceptional Attendance Expected at Convention Hall for Last View. Washington's fifth annual motor car show. staged this week in Con- vention Hall under the auspices of the Washington Automotive Trade Assoclation, will close tonight, after a successful run of seven days. Box office reccipts are expected to show an unprecedented attendance, accord- Ing to Rudolph Jose, director of the show. More than 2,500 persons viewed the exhibits last night, it was estimated, and even a larger attendance in an- ticipated tonight. Many Federal and District officials and members of the diplomatic corps were present as spe- cial guests of the Washington Auto- motive Trade Association. From the point of view of both the number of visitors and of the interest shown in the new models, the 1925 show, according to dealers, has been the most successful ever held here Exhibitors’ representatives arrived at the hall shortly after noon today to prepare their displays for the fin: showing and to arrange their cars so that visitors could pass freely along the aisies. An additional force will be on duty tonight to assist in accommodating the large crowds ex- pected, Following the closing of the show, many of the exhibits will be trans- ferred to the individual showrooms of the dealers. Some of the new models however, will be shipped to other citles for exhibit. Virtually all of the special factory exhibits will be sent immediately away to other show The show committee of the trade as- clation, consisting of Mr. Jose, S. B. Curry, J. M. Dugan, Raphael Semmes and Frank G. Stewart, has been com- plimented highly by visitors on the attractiveness of the displays and the decorations. Motorists were unani- mous in their comment that the 1925 automobile show was the most in- teresting ever held in Washington. EPIDEMIC CUTS COLONY. Heavy Inroads Reported in Mani- toba Indian Tribe. WINNIPEG, January 31.—An epi- demic of measles and whooping cough in the Indlan settlement at Nelsonhouse, northern Manitoba, has greatly reduced the number of the colony, according to reports reaching here. Medical aid is limited, it was said. The Rev. Hattie, a Methodist missionary, and two women are fight- ing the epidemic. There are 460 per- sons in the colony. In the Fall of 1924 a simiiar epidemic in the settle- ment resulted in the death of 51 per- sons. ‘'For Rent -Room and Bath Apartment East Florence Court California and Phelps PI1. N.W. First Floor Good Condition Rent, $90.00 Per Month J. 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Secretary Weeks and Hoover, who attended the conference yesterday in an advisory capacity, probably will be called again before the conference report is completed. The cabinet officer's presence was the result of a suggestion by Presi- dent Coolidge, who considered their advice would be helpful in view of their knowledge of the national de fense needs of the country and th technlcal detalls of fertillzer and power production. The conferees plan to consult with the Chief Executive during the process of preparing thelr report. Chairman Keyes of the conferces declared that since the bill turned the property over to the President to dispose of, it was natural to assume they would seek his opinion on provisions of the measure. FINDS $1,500 BRACELET. Taxi Driver Returns Jewelry Lost by Passenger. A $1.500 diamond bracelet lost in a taxicab last night by Miss Eleanor M. Connelly of Dubuque, lowa, was retarned to her today by the Black & White Taxicab Co. Robert D. 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