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WEATHER. ¥ (U. 8. Weather Bureau Forecast.) Increasing cloudiness, probably fol- lowed by rain late tonight and tomor. Tow; rising temperature. Temperature—Highest, 31, at 3 p.m. yesterday; lowest, 19, at 8 a.m. today. Full report on page 9. *(losing N.Y. Stocks and Bonds, Page 14 30,170. Entered-as second class matter post office, Washington, D. C. . PRESIDENT OPPOSES HASTY CUTIN'TAXES AND FIXING FARM . PRIGES IN MESSAGE Suggests Reduction in Levies That Accrue March 15 and June 15 — Puts Extra Crops Up to Congress. No. annual. surplus crop problem, short Government into produce. Government. Railroad consolidations. $383,000,000 SURPLUS IS HELD NEED OF U. S. coal strike emergencies. i Increased salaries for the Ignores World Court Entirely. Proposes Appgopriations: Cover Two Years to Save Time. Praises Program to Make Wash- ington a Beautiful Capital. Anti-lynching legislation. control. BY G. GOULD LINCOLN. war to its private owners. Tn a “don’t-rock-the-boat” mes- page President Coolidge today de- ribes to Congress the state of the Union as “one of general peace and prosperity.” A vast number of recommenda- tions for the steady continuance of the policies “which are already be- fng crowned with such abundant success” is submitted for the con- sideration of Congress and the country at large. b The farm problem and taxation occupy prominent positions in the document, his fourth annual mes- sage to the Congress. It is lengthy, but a masterly state paper, in which the President shows a wide grasp of the questions affecting the coun- Mry. The President recognizes the ne- cessity of Federal legislation to help the farmers deal with surplus crops. He hopes that “out of the various proposals made the basis will be found for a sound and effective solu- tion upon which agreements can be reached.” He bans price fixing. He bans, too, the entry of the Govern ment into the business of produc- tiofi or marketing farm produce. Having done this, he leaves the mat- ter of the surplus crops. legislation to Congress. Reductions in the payment of taxes which accrue March 16 and June 15, . is the expedient suggested by sident for tax relief, while at tho sme time keeping on the safe side. Opposes Permanent Reduction. ie is against a permanent tax re- duction at this time, While the sur- at the close of the present fiscal is estimated at $3$3,000,000 by e President, he insists that surplus June 30, 1928, “is not much larger iired in a going business - $4,000,000,000,” the Govern- the United Stafes. Why take # chance? Especially when it is pos- ible to have a measure of relief hy 'Q" pting the plan suggested by the Tresident. Permanent changes in the page 34.) DOHENY'S ILLNESS DELAYS OIL TRIAL Second Operation on Arm of Defendant Keeps Him From Courtroom, \ Owing to a sudden turn for the worse in the condition of Edward L. Doheny, California oil man, on trial with Albert B. Fall, former Secretary of the Interivr, on a charge of de- frauding the Government in connec- tion with the Elk Hills reserves, Jus- tice Adolph Hoehling, in Criminal Division 1 of the 'District Supreme Court, today ordered a recess until to- morrow, upen being given assurance that the defendant would be able to appear then. Mr. Doheny underwent a second operation on_his infected arm last night. Dr. Willlam Gerry Morgan {sald the malady had reached such a stage that it was necessary for the patient to remain at least one day in bed for a complete rest. Mr. Doheny also s suffering no litle inconven- ience by reason of the anesthetics it ‘was necessary for him to take. ‘When court convened as usual at 9:30 o'clock, Owen J. Roberts, one of the Government’s special counsel an- nounced that one of the defendants, being unavoidably absent, he was,in some doubt and difficulty. as to pro- cedure. No Affidavit Wanted. The defendant’s condition was ex- plained- by his counsel, Frank J. tax - the President says, can be | Hogan, who asked the court if it de- Andertaken after there has been|gired confirmation by a physician’s Furth opportunity to watch thel amdavit. There was a chorus of “Oh, effect of the pr 1han a v ent law, enacted less | no,” from both Justice Hoehling and Government counsel. Mr. Hogan stated that the de- fendant was anxious to appear and was perfectly willing to waive any of his constitutional rights in order that the trial might proceed without in- terruption. He was absent today, the counsel explained, only under orders from his physician. ar rring the dent, the that the su {0 reduce fur “That also,” 1 tax reduction He lined up absolutely against the tax-revision scheme of the Demo. woposed by the Chief “Executive be. plus should be used he war debt. is eventually crats. He urges that the matter of| Justice Hoehling asked if the de- tax I tion be approached from a|fendant would be able to appear in non-partisan. point of view, on the|court tomorrow. He was assured that ground it is “purely a business mat-| unless some unforeseen change oc- e A curred in the patient's condition Mr. Urges Relief From Burdens. Doheny would be ready to continue “What 1 desire,” he contlnues, “to|bY that time. rdvocale most earnestly is relief for | R - 5 the country from unnece ary tax ess Until Tomorrow. Hurdens. We cannot secure that if | Without attempting to pass on the we stop to engage in a partisan con-|legality of continuing the trial in the g i< rs t a word his 3 absence of one of the defendants, Jus- out the World Court | tice Hoehling ordered a recess until message. The President | tomorrow. At Mr. Hogan's sugges- r he does not intend|tion the hour was fixed at 10 o'clock te to amend or modify | since the attorney explained that Mr. rvations on the World Court. | Doheny would have to have his arm in A bas made it cle 1o ask the S its re e It the member nations of the court | dressed again in the morning. fluadly notify the Ulnted States its! Dr. Charles S. White, one of the feservations are mnot acceptable, as|suvrgeons attending the defendant, was they are likely to do, that will ‘end i present in court and confirmed ac- the matt, oneerned 50 far as the President is|counts of the defendant’s condltion. Unless Mr. Doheny has a relapse Tn his discussion of the foreign re-| tonight and s prevented from at- Jations of the United States the Presi- | tending court tomorrow, his absence Hlent paints & picture of the favorable ! today _will not interfere materially position in which this country finds|with progress of, the trial. Defense Atself. ile makes no mention of the | counsel hoped to conclude thelr testi- eontroversy with Mexico over the lat-| mony by Thursday or Friday at the \ ter's land laws and their possible|latest. It was believed that the case effect on Am n citizens. He | might go to the jury early next week. counts reports of criticism of America| Secretary of the Navy Curtls D. #broad, pointing to the fact that the | Wilbur, who was subpocnaed by de- forelgn trade of the United States is|fense counsel to answer questions as greater thun ever before in history |to whether he endeavored to muzzle and that “cur good offices were never ! more sougit.” He stands ready “at the proper time” to k agreements supplementing the naval treaty en- tered into at the Washington con- ference, The President is firm for national fefense, with a Navy and Army ade- quate to America’s peace-time needs. He is just as firmly opposed to engag- ing in any attempt at competitive ar- maments. Urges Beautiful Capital, "It our country wishes to compete With others,” says the President at another point in his message, “let it pot be in support of armanents, but #n the making of a beautiful Capital Let it express the soul of Amer- || Capt. J. K. Robison, the star defense witness, made inquirfes today as to what hour he should come to court. In view of the recess, he was notified his presence was unnecessary. Mr. Hogan would not say definitely whether or when Secretary Wilbur would called. b Doljmy Would Take Stand. Despite his weakened condition, Mr. Doheny personally is extremely anx- fous to take the witness stand to de- fend his loan of $100,000 to Fall and the lease which his company obtained “(Continued on Page 4, Column 6. “The Girl In the Second Cabin” A thrilling new mystery story by E. J. Rath, author of “The Nervous Wreck,” | Begins In Today’s Star On Page 37. building program for Wash- || ington, authorized by Congress at its || last session at the instance of Presi- dent Coolidge, is the occasion for the | President’s suggesion that the United States strive for the most beautiful and best capitak in the world. “We are embarking,” he says, “on| &n ambitlous building program for the || 'ty of Washington The Memorial | | &r&dgfl is under w ith all that it holds for use and beauty. New build- ings are soon contemplated. This pro- gram should represent the best that exists in the art and science of archi- tecture. Into these structures, which || must be considered as of a permanent nature, ought to go the aspirations of deals expressed on Page 4, Column %) WASHINGTON, D. C.. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1926—FIFTY-TWO PAGES. ‘Tax, Farm, Railroad and Salary Acts Among Presidential Recommendations Legislation recommended to Congress by President Coolidge includes the following: Temporary tax reduction through remission of the taxes due and payable March 15 and June 15, 192 Biennial appropriations for the Government, instead of Strengthening of the measures already- enacted: for agricultural relief and some legislation dealing with the he business of buying and selling Extension of the Mississippi waterway system and de- velopment of the lower Colorado River. 2 Plans for further reclamation work by the Federal Operation of the Government merchant fleet under a single responsible head, leaving the Shipping Board to deal with matters of policy and regulation. Legislation empowering the Chief Executive to act in Additional aid for disabled war veterans, but ao ex- tension of the pension system. Legislation to return alien property seized during the Legislation to strengthen prohibition enforcement. (The text of the President’s message will be found on || Taylor; Severn Park, J. H. ?art of of price fixing or putting the Federal judiciary. Branch banking legislation. . The administration of the government of the Philip- pines at an early date on the civil side and not by military MARIE MAY GOVERN INKING'S ILLNESS Rumania Hears Plan Is Com- plete for Emergency if Ferdinand Retires. «{The tollowing dispatch was fied in a little Bulgarian town on the frontier across from Rumania and is the first news of what i8 occurring behind the acenes in Bucharest since Queen Marie’s return.) BY A. R. DECKER. By Cablo_to The Star and Chicako Dail Nows. " Copyright. 1030, ROUTSCHOUK, Bulgaria, Decem- ber 7.—A solution’ has been found to the problem of succession to the Ru- manian throne. In authoritative circles in Bucharest it is declared that King Ferdinand will either abdi- cate or accept an interim regency rule, Queen Marje will become regent either event, ruling with others in the regency until Prince Carol is per- suaded to return. Such is the plan proposed following Queen Marie's re- turn to her native land. There seems little doubt that the King will soon be completely incapaci- tated and must drop the reins. It is likely that Queen Marie would be satisfied to accept an interim rule in order to prevent the King's abdica- tion. This solution is said to be the one most favored by the King him- self. Bratiano, who is the real pow- er in Rumania, and Gen. Averescu, premier, also seem to favor the in- terim rule schethe. May Change Constitution. The plan involves a change in the constitution, making it possible for Queen Marie to become regent. When that is accomplished Bratiano him- self will urgo that Carol return. This last move by Bratiano would prevent a possible coup by Carol, who is known to harbor a desire for re- venge against Bratlano, the man re- sponsible for the Prince’s expulsion from Rumania. The whole plan is to be effected by stages and it is belleved that the crisis could be solved in this manner without the use of force, although other factors now in the process of development may force a change of plans. There are flaws in the constitutional law of Rumania which make it im- possible for a woman to act as regent or to rule as queen, but it is certain that a _woman with Queen Marie’s (Continued on Page 2, Column 8.) NEW COMMISSIONERS’ NAMES GO TO SENATE White House Expects Easy Con- firmation of Taliaferro and Dougherty. The nominations of Proctor L. Dougherty and Sidney F. Taliaferro, given recess appointments as District Commissioners, were sent to the Sen- ate today by President Coolidge. According to advices received at the White House, it is expected they will be readily confirmed. At the same time the President sent to the Senate the nominations of Judges Charles V. Feehan and George C. Aukam to be judges of the Munici- pal Court of the District. These nomi- nations are for reappointments, the terms of each of these judges having expired more than iwo months ago. The White House has every reason to feel the two appointments will be con- firmed. Among the many nominations for postmasters throughout the United States sent to the Senate today were the following for Maryland and Vir- inia: Maryland—Camp Meade, L. P. Man- | | kin; Cumberland, Edwin Bell Shaw; | Roverdale, Murray C. Worley; Solo- |mons Island, Willlam H. Condiff; Westminster, Harry M. Kimmey; Ber- wyn, *Minnie E. Keefauver; Keyner, | Kenneth E. Smith; Perryman, L. M. Lamon: | Deer Park, Walter W. Flannagan, and Parkton, Walter 8. Calhoun. Virginia—Purceville, Arthur E. Ly- bolt, and Green Bay, Robert A. Berry. Fire in Richmond City Hall. Special Dispatch to The Star. RICHMOND, Va., December 7.—Fire broke out in the City Hall coal bin here yesterday, when a wa found at the bottom of the bin con- taining 350 tons of coal for the heating | apparatus of the hall. Firemen were busy-for seve ¢ Foeni WITH SUNDAY MORNING EDITION PROBE OF GOULD BRIBE CHARGE IS VOTED BY SENATE Resolution Offered by Walsh Adopted, 70 to 7—Senator Welcomes Inquiry. NOTHING TO WORRY HIM, SAYS MAINE MEMBER Matter Thoroughly Discussed and Disposed of at Recent Elec- tion, He Declares. By a vote of 70 to 7, the Senate this afternobn adopted the resolution of Senator Walsh, Democrat, of Mon- tana, directing the committee on privileges and electionseto investigate the charges brought up against the newly elected Senator from Maine, Arthur R. Gould, Republican, in the recent election in that State. Earlier in the afternoon, Senator Curtis, the, K majority leader, had an- nounced that he would move to refer the resolution of Senatpr Walsh to a committee before acting on it. Later Senator Gould himself, in a brief statement from the floor of the Senate, declared he had no ob- Jection to the proposed investigation, and Senator Curtis declared he would not seek to have it studied by a committee. Gould Makes Statement. After the author of the resolution, Senator Walsh, had spoken at length on precedents for such an inquiry, the newly elected Senator from Maine arose and sald: “I have no objection to this resolu- tion. There is nothing in the subject matter of it which will embarrass me, or from which I should shrink. The matter referred to was thoroughly discussed in our election and I feel I was sufficiently vindicated by the voters of my State. But if the Senate prefers to make another investigation it will please me, because I believe 1 will then be further vindicated.” The substance of the charge made during the campaign in Maine and mentioned in the Walsh resolution was that Senator Gould was connect- ed with the payment of a large sum of money as a bribe to a former Canadian officlal in connection with the construction of a railroad in that section of the country. Defended by Hale. Senator Hale, Republican, and col- league of Senator Gould from Maine, told the Senate that there is nothing new in the subject matter of- the Walsh resolution, pointing out that Mr. Gould had answergd the charge jn{ftom the stump during the campaign and that the State of Maine has given its verdict by electing him. Senator Hale declared the transac- tion referred to is more than 13 years old. Senator Borah, Repuhlican, of Idaho, said he intended to vote for the resolu- tion of inquiry, but that he did not want it understood that he thought the vote of the people of Maine de- cided the question of whether the Senate could pass on the qualifications of its members. Senator David Reed, Republican, of Pennsylvania, asserted that he in- tended to vote against the resolution of inquiry in spite of the statement of Senator Gould himself, because, “I don’t believé the Senate has jurisdic- tion or that he can give the Senate jurisdiction to inquire into an offense that is supposed to have occurred long before his election.” Denies Political Bias. Senator Walsh, in offering his res- olution, denfed that there is any po- litical significance attached to the resolution of inquiry. He said that if the resolution should lead eventually to the exclusion of the Senator from Maine “it does not follow that his opponent in the recent election would be seated. Indeed that question is en- tirely disassociated from the resolu- tion.” Senator Walsh said that he hoped the character of his resolution would be understood, explaining that it simply directs the committee on priv- ileges and elections to investigate and report whether there is anything the Senate can do or ought to do with regard to the matter. ° Senator Walsh said he did not pro- pose at this time to debate the sound- ness or the unsoundness of the vari- ous schools of thought that exist as to how far the Senate has a right to g0 in inquiring into the qualifications of its members. ““The only question before us at this time is whether we should do any- thing about this matter at all,” said Benntor Walsh. Before the debate on the Gould charges began Sentaor Borah, chair- man of the foreign relations commit- tee, announced that he would en- deavor to call up the poison gas treaty tomorrow and that he would prefer to have it considered in open executive session if the Senate will support him in the move. CAPPER’S CAR STOLEN. Senator Arthur Capper, chairman of the Senate District committee, had his mind filled with too many legislative matters last night to remember the numerals on the tags of his automo- bile. So, when it was stolen from in front of the Senate Office Building, the police were confronted with a difficult task. Privates W. P. Als and J. R. Har- ris, however, noticed a car of similar description near Fifth and D streets southeast. They took after it, but as they were on foot they were soon out- distanced. Following the general direc- tion of the fleeing car, however, they came upon it, neatly parked and aban- doned near Canal and First streets. o Sfar, » (#) Means Associated Press. FLEET, TRAPPED IN ICE, STARTS MOVEMENT TOWARD OPEN LAKES Breaking of Jam in-. “Soo.” Tying Up 110 Vessels, Nears as Temperature Rises o 35 Degrees in 10 Hours. By the Associated Press. Marie now are working on the steamer SAULT STE. MARIE, December 7. | General Garretson, next in line, with —The entire upbound fleet of coal car- riers, trapped in the ice here since De- cember 1, was moving at 11 o'clock this morning, the United States Coast Guard announced. The movement began when two ves- sels started under their own power in the wake of tugs. The remainder of the uphound fleet of 40 vessels imme- diately went into motion behind the lead vessels. The steamer Coulee, heading the long line of more than 70 downbound grain carriers trapped in the ice choked channels, was released at noon today. Tugs and the car ferry Sainte indications the entire blockade will be broken today. A rise of 85 degrees in 10 hours con- tributed to the success of the rescue work today. Yesterday saw the release of 10 of the captive upbound frelghters. The Government tug Sabin smashed a nar- row lane through the 30-foot anchor ice in the East Neebish Channel and soon first of the trapped ships were,| moving. ‘With whistles rumbling every min- ute the long steel hulks felt their way up the river. Some tiea up for coal (Continued on Page 2, Column 6.) RANANDVARNER WEATHERARE DU Remaining Snow to Be Wash- ed Away Tonight or Tomor- row, Is Prediction. What remains of the first substan- tial snow of the season probably will be washed away by rain tonight or to- morrow, with the temperature going up, according to the Weather Bureau. It will probably be warmer tonight than last night, with the mercury dropping only to about 28 above. For the rest of today the prospect 1s for increasing cloudiness, to be fol- lowed by rain. It will not be cold enough to snow, according to the fore- caster. By noon the mercury had already started on a merry upward trip and was well above the frezing point, after having dipped down to 24 last night. 16 DEAD IN NORTHWEST. Record-Breaking Early-Season Cold Wave Does Heavy Damage. NEW YORK, December 7 (#).— Northeastern States and Eastern Can- ada today counted a toll of 16 dead from record-breaking early season low {Continued on Page 2, Column 6. —_ ITALIAN PACT BRINGS CRISIS IN JUGOSLAVIA Cabinet. There Resigns Over Issue of Rome’s New Treaty With Albania. . By the Associated Press. BELGRADE, Jugoslavia, December 7.—The cabinet of Premier Ouzenuo- vitch today handed to the King its collective resignation after M. Nin- chitch, forelgn minister, had tendered his resignation because of the recent signing by Italy and Albania of a pact of friendship and security, which it has been contended here constituted an act of the utmost gravity to Jugo slavia and likely to compromise the friendly _relations existing between Italy and Jugoslavia, In his report of resignation M. Nin- chitch says the policy he has been following was based upon reciprocal accords, to which he had lived up loy- ally, but that “lately a thing has oc- curred shaking the conviction upon which I based my policy.” Pan-American Flyers, Delayed in Start From San Antonio, Will Leave Dec. 20 By the Associated Press. The start of the Army’s pan-Amer- fcan flight from San Antonio, Tex., originally set for December 15, has been definitely fixed for December 20. The delay was ordered by Maj. Gen. Patrick, chief of the Army Air Corps, n order gas and ‘oil supplies for usé by the flyers could be delivered Panama, Canal Department has prom- ised to have the oil and fuel deliv- ered in the Central American coun- tries in time for the aviators’ arrival if the flight starts December 20. De- livery of the materials in Mexico at stopping points also can be assured by the delayed start. on or before their amival to points in Central America Mexico. The jneral of the Radio Programs—Page 45, NEW D, C. BUILDING CONFERENCE TODAY Fine Arts Commission Tries Again to Straighten Out Tangle on Court Site. The Commission of Fine Arts will STRICTER ZONING LAW,ISHING'S AIN Utah Senator Drafting Bill to Put More Teeth in Dis- trict Act. Asserting that residential sections of Washington are being marred by encoachment of small business places, Senator King of Utah, ranking Demo- crat on the District committee, an- nounced today he is drafting a bill to put more teeth in the local zoning aw. * dential portions of the city are bein destroyed by permitting cheap busi- ness developments,” said the Senator. Court Ruling Cited. He commented on the recent deci- sion of the United States Supreme Court, upholding the village of Eu- clid, Ohio, in a case in which prop- erty owners sought to set aside the zoning restrictions placed on their property under the Euclid zoning or- | dinance. The Senator seemed by the outcome of the Eucli1 case. Another bill which will be intro- duced within a day or two by Senator Capper, chairman of the District com- mittee, is one to bring the so'aries of the United States park polico up | to the level now being recelved by the | metropolitan police. | { SENATOR McKINLEY RAPIDLY NEARS END Pulse Barely Discernible, Phy- make another attempt late this after- noon to straighten out the tangle that has arisen over location and de- sign of a new building to house the Polce Court of the District. Chairman Charles Moore and Sec- retary H. P. Cammerer of the com- mission, will confer at 4 o'clock in the offices of Chief Justice McCoy of the District Supreme Court, with Justice McCoy and with Police Court Judges Schuldt and Hitt. The judges and the commission were unable to reach an agreement at a short confer- ence last Thursday. ‘While the fine arts body has gone on record in favor of location of the Police Court Building in or near Judiclary Square, some opposition, said to center around the justices of the Supreme Court, has been raised. Tentative Decision Claimed. The Commission was said today to have reached a tentative decision that a court building to house all the Po- lice Court activities, including the Traffic Court and the Juyenile Court, could _properly be eréct®d on the Fourth street side of Judiciafy Square to match the proposed Court of Ap- peals Building on the other side. The entire question of location and design of a Police Court building is wrapped up with the problem of housing the office of the recorder of deeds, with a proposal pending that the latter office ba placed in the struc- ture to be erected for the hctivities of the lower courts. In addition the sug- gestion has been made that the Police Court be located on ground south of the Municipal Bullding, to be ac- quired by the District government to house increased District Building ac- tivities and the lower courts as well. The fine arts body has gone on rec- ord as favoring location of the mil- lion-dollar Police Court structure in Judiciary Square between a prolonga' tion o!% and F streets. Another sug- gestion has been made that the build- ing be placed on diana avenue across the street m the present District Supreme Court building. Not Up to Congress Yet. ‘Whatever the location finally de- cided upon, the fine arts body be- lleves the bullding should be located Judiciary agencies of on, and not at a point far removed from Judiclary Square. Congress has not entered the dis- cusslon yet, according to Mr. Caem- merer, but the matter may come be- fore the District committees of the Senate and House as to location and will assuredly come before the legisla- tive body when an appropriation for drawing up plans and construction Iol the buflding is needed. Liner Hits Wharf; 12 Drown. SHANGHA], December 7 (#).—The Dollar liner President McKinley crashed into a whart here today while clearing for Hongkong, overturning and wrecking several junks and sam- It is believed a dozen sampan coolles were drowned. The liner was ‘only slightly damaged, but seversl pontoons 6t the wharf were smashed. near the other bulldings housing the | sicians Declare—Death Expected in Few Hours. By the Associated Press. MARTINSVILLE, Ind., December 7.—United States Senator William B. McKinley of Illinois still clung feebly ! to life today. Since yesterday his phy- sicians have said death was only a matter of a few hours, and also at 8:30 this morning that was their predic- tion. Senator McKinley has been a patient at a sanitarium here since last August, the victim of prostatic cancer. The Senator’s pulse was “barely di cernible” and his respiration was “ir- regular and labored,” according to his physician, Dr. R. H. Egbert, after an examination at 8:30 a.m. HOUGHTON SUFFERING ATTACK OF BRONCHITIS Ambassador to England Ordered by Physician to Cancel Engagement Made at Belfast. By the Aseociated Press. BELFAST, December 7.—Alanson B. Houghton, United States Ambas- sador to Great Britain, who s said to be suffering from a severe attack of bronchitis, has been ordered by his physiclan not to come to Belfast to- morrow to open a charity bazaar. Mr. Houghton .has written a letter of regret at his inability to be pres- ent and expressing the hope that he will be able to come later. The Duch- ess of Abercorn will open the bazaar. Mr. Houghton was invited by Lady Craig, wife of the Ulster premier, to open the function. He was to have been the guest of the Duke of Aber- corn, governor of Northern Island. “I am dissatisfied with the way !'eai-l |at i Rouge, Ellsworth Deocorated. OSLO, Norway, December 7 (#).— Lincoln Ellsworth, codirector with dirigible Norge from Spitzbergen across the North Pole to Alaska, has been decorated by King Haakon. The decoration was the grand cross of the Royal Order of St. Olav. Christmas is coming The only evening in Washington witfl the Associated Press news Yesterday’s Circulation, 103,624 TWO ' CENTS. PURCHASE OF LAND NORTH OF AVENUE IS URGED BY BRUCE Senator Introduces Measure. Bill for Triangle Acquisition Being Drafted. 'CONGRESS ASKED T0 BUY RAILWAY HEADQUARTERS Marylander's Plan Provides for Taking Over Sites From First to Third Streets. The wheels of legislation for the District’s present and future beauti fication and building program began to grind on Capitol Hill today. Senator Bruce of Maryland intro duced in the Senate today a bill pro viding for purchase by the Govern ment of the land lying north of Penn sylvania avenue from First to Thiri streets. At the same time the legislative drafting service was busily at work putting into shape for congressional action the Public Buildings Commis slon’s bill for the acquisition of all privately owned land in the triangle south of Pennsylvania avenue to the Mall. The project was indorsed b the President in his annual messag: to Congress today and has previously received the backing of Secretary of the Treasury Mellon. At the District Building the Com missioners favorably acted on and sent to the Capitol a bill providing for tho purchase of the Southern Railway Bullding, v-hich is needed to house th« expanding activities of the municipel government, and in which the cit) authorities would place the recorder of deeds office. Early Introduction-Planned. Identical copies of the Public Build ings Commission bill for acquiring the privately owned land south of Penn sylvania avenue will be introduced in the Senate and House by Chairman Smoot of the Public Buildings Com mission and Representative Richard N. Elliott, chairman of the House committes on public buildings and grounds, as soon as‘ the provisions have been reduced to writing by the drafting service. This measure will ask for authority to immediately purchase all of the land before any of the Federal bulld ings for important Government de partments and other establishments are erected under the $50,000,000 ap propriation already authorized for a five-year public bullding program. This matter will be presented in each house of Congress on a strictly busi- ness basis that if the property is not purchased at once the cost to the Gov ernment ~will be doubled within the Already the House committee has before it a biil sponsored by Repre- sentative Charles L. Underhill, Repub. lican, of Massachusetts, providing for d | five-year-period. | acquisition by the Government of all the property between Pennsylvania avenue and the Mall. This measure was first proposed by Mr. Underhill four years ago and urged particularly the time the Arlington Memorial Bridge bill was being considered. Fxpects Hearing Soon. Mr. Underhill has been in conference with Chairman Elliott of the House committee and expects to have an early hearing on his bill, at which he will_emphasize that the price of the land has gone up several million dol lars since his bill was Introduced. The House public buildir 2, C mit- " (Continued on Page OBREGON IS FAVORED. Chihuahua Legislature for Two Terms in Presidency. EL PASO, Tex., December 7 (#).— The Chihuahua Legislature in session at Chihuahua City has adopted a pro- posal urging that the federal consti tution be amended to permit re-elec- tion of a President, according to word received in El Paso. The acti'n is regarded as an in- | dorsement of a movement urging for mer President Alvero Obregon again fto seek the executive post. Mexicans residing here declare the action of the Legislature especially significant because Chihuahua was the first state to_support legislation, suly sequently adopted, forbldding a Pres. dent to seek re-election. NOT.E-D CAFES CLOSED. Chicago Restaurants Put TUnder Federal Ban on Dry Charge. CHICAGO, December 7 (#).—Three well known Chicago cafes were closed as nuisances under permanent pro- hibitlon injunctions issued today by Federal Judge Cliffe on the ground ithat the management and employes were cognizant and tolerant of vio- lations of the prohibition law by their patrons. The places closed were the Moulin Friar’s Inn and the Town Club, the latter owned by Al Tearney, former base ball magnate. It is the first case of the kind in the local Federal courts. DIAZ WARNS U. S. FIRMS. Roald Amundsen in the flight of the | Won’t Pay for Supplies Furnished Nicaragua Revolutionists. MANAGUA, Nicaragua, December 7 (P).—The Diaz government has ad vised American companies operating on the east coast of Nicaragua that claims presented to it for supplies and money furnished the revolution ists will not be recognized. It also has informed these com panies that taxes and customs duties paid the revolutionists will again be collected by the Diaz government. e e IN HANDS OF BANDITS. sionary in China, Captured. AMOY, December 7 (#).—Rev. B. G Parsons, Anglican missionary lving at Kutien, 80 miles northwest of Foochow, was captured by bandits December 1 while visiting small out- inity, it was lying villages in that Joarned here today.

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