Evening Star Newspaper, January 20, 1927, Page 4

* OBSTACLES SEEN INMEXICAN PARLEY Arbitration Difficult Because #of Calles’ Fight for State | Sovereignty. | BY DAVID LAWRE) ‘Arbitration of the dispute between Mikico, and the United States is more eaaily advocated than accomplished. While the Senate has indicated it waould like to arbitrate, and Becretary of Btate Kellogs reveals that he has bein thinking of the same thing for seme time, the chances of an & tion of the controversy are about reote’ as American entry into Lgague of Nations First of all, whe protocol of arbi ation for a two-thirds vote of the Senate, thefprecddent would be established of the United States being willing to ad mit #hat the constitution of a soveg- eigh counry is a subject for arbitra 8! President Calles of Mexico has iridicated that such a sacrifice of sov- | ereignty would not be made by Mexi except in an extreme and He has indicated that 1 ling to arhitrate t law passed by the M in accordance with its constitution This, however, is dy taken Ba of in the general claims convention be- | tween the United States and Mexico | and that s vhere t will be settled Binds Mexican Gover: arbitration n the general claims convention, for it binds the Mexi n government to accept the award the cemmission without further ap: peal. It is as strongly drawn as any arbitration treaty, the difference being | that it is an arbitration in every in stance between an individual or cor poration and the Mexican government | Instead of betwee the American and Mexican governme: So tae procedure which will be fol- | lowed is for each claimant to submit cases of confiscation to the commis- sion for final settlement. Should Mexico refuse to accept the award, the case would revert to diploma and settlement by other means. Alternative Course. The alternative course to the clain convention 1s the issuance of injunc: tion by the Mexican federal courts re- straining the Mexican government from confiscating American oil lands. A series of decisions {wo vears ago by the Mexican Supreme Court failed to clear up the points at issue, but a new series of cases have been insti- tuted at Tampico, in which the for- eign oil companies have won the first round. If- the matter can be adjusted through decisions of the Mexican Su- preme Court, the American Govern- ment would prefer it to settlement through the C(laims Commission, be- canse, while the United ‘States has such a treaty with Mexico, this still leaves the controversy open as be- tween HKuropean nationals and the Mexican government. Decisions of the courts would apply equally, to all foreign oil companies and if favorable to them would pre- vent pressure beimg applied to the American Government by KEuropean mations in pursuance of the theory of ‘American dominance of affairs in the Western Hemisphere and the im- plicatons of the Monroe doetrine. . Problem One of Equity. Doubt as o) the_decision of the dourts i Mesico Preyails, however, be- cause’ there. 15 no_ question about Mexico'’s right 1o pass laws in accord- ance with - her.. constitution. The problem is one of international equity rather than the exercise of a constitu- tonal right, and the word “equity” is used in the general claims conven- tlon as one of the bases of settlement, fprespeetive of international or domes- tic law. s the | submitted | icute o would be | effects of a| can Congress | ment | The principle deed contained in (Copyright, “JIMMY THIEF” ROBS WOMAN’S APARTMENT Mrs. C. D. Moore Loses $80 When Thug Enters Home—Store Robbed. After fruitlessly apartments in the 1101 1, street late entering three apartment house at vesterday, a “jimmy thief"’ forced the door of apartment 204, occupied by Mrs. C. D. and stole approximétely $80 ing to a report received by police. A search for him was instituted by the second precinct. Police have the description of a suspect Miss Clara Morgan. manager of Ur- dong Bros. at 1206 I street, reported to police that the ghow window at that store was broken open about 6 o'clock this morning by thieves, who stole a $300 squirrel fur coat Jewelry valued at $100 was reported stolen from her t night by Mrs. Albert J K 5 New Hampshire avenue thief took a wrist watch valued diamond ring valued at §7 STOCKYARD BILL HALTED. After the eharge had been made that “forged propaganda’ had been circulated among the members fa- voring the Capper-Tincher bill to regulate private stockyards, the Mouse agriculture committeg today postponed a vote on the measure. The propaganda charge wes made by Representative Willlams, Repub- can, Illinois, and- Representative Tincher, Republican, Kensas. co- author the bill, asked that the vote go over so that the committee could investigate. of AMERICAN| For buming ANY coal, coke, oil, gas or wood. Constantly flooding all rooms alike with their soft, cleanly, refreshing warmth, these Outfits will keep familics or tenants content aod safe from the bitterest cold this Wiater—and. Catalog is so inseresting, you'll enjoy reading. MERIGAN RADIATOR (DMPANY 4th and Channing Sta. |are announced toda dispute | | very | the "writers’ { They THE ISLYON PARK, VA.. CONTESTANT \John F. Hardie, Jr., Gets $50 Award for Best Effort—Mrs. Marguerite Wilcox Takes $30 Prize. The winners of the Qwn Your Own | not knowing any one in their apart | | Home which was con- The Star last week, y—Own-Your-Own Home day of National Thrift week— after four days of manuscript reading by the juds: | Following are the writers of the| three prize-winning essays and their | respective awards | irst—John F. Hardi r., 302 South | ‘alnut street, Lyon Va., $50 ward Second essay contest, ducted through Park Mrs. Marguerite Wilcox, L. street northeast, $30 award. Third—Benjamin Schlosser Emerson street, $20 awarc 900 Adhered to Subject. | of the prize-winning essays | Each ed. the judges announced, was | because of its adherence to the sub: it ject of home owning and because n(i the form in which it was written- an essay. Many of the manuscripts | judges were interesting tales of per-| Sonal experlences in the happy or | tragic results of owning or not owning | ne's home. The statement which accompanied | the announcement of the three prize | winners, and which gives the general | npression gathered from the mass of vs, follows: | 1€ essd received in the Own | Your Own Home essay contest were | interesting. Most of them were | written by women and a few of them | by voung girls. While some of them | were not closely related to the sub- | ect, they gave intimate glimpses of | lives and ideals. Wants of Women. | “There is a great unanimity among | the women as to what they want. | express a strong vearning for life, a comfortable home with a neat garden and well-kept grass plot; a domestic husband, a companion who will take pride and in- terest in his home; happy, healthy children congenial associates in their neighbors, and a convenient chureh. “Most of the contributors were mar- ried women. Some have already real- ized their ideals, hile others still live in apartment The judges, as announced by the committee on the observance of Own Your Own Home day, of which Jo- seph A. Herbert, jr., is chairman, were: Gen. Anton Stephan, president of the City Club; M. A. Leese, presi- dent of the Washington Chamber of Commerce; Edwin C. Graham, presi- dent of the Washington Board of Trade; Ross P. Andrews, president of the Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Association, and Mrs. J. Garfield Riley, president of the Women's City Club. domestic First Prize Essay. The essay which was awarded first place in the judging and which was written Wy John F. Hardie, jr., of Lyon Park, Va., follows: “The most indispensable, noblest and greatest creation of man is the home, just as the profoundest in- fluences of childhood are thosp of the family circle. The warmebt memories of later vears cepter in the home. It is the environment of the deepest experiences of human life. “Typical of the many stray facts that show which way the wind blows is the recent observation: ‘Out of 3,000 divorces in Chicago, only 70 couples owned their own home.’ There Is mo adequate substitiite, as a rule, for home ownership. The loaned dwelling is a makeshift, a make-do, and by virtue of the rela- tionship, restrictions and temporary tenure, breeds discontent, lessens self-respect and handicaps the family generally in its domestic, economic, cuitural-and civic advancement. “The family that owns its home has the most satisfactory landlord and tenants. They have added pride in their dwelling, maintain it better, get greater pleasure out of it, and usually have the most wholesome, healthful and happiest atmosphere in which to rear children. Their home is more than a house also, in that it makes them a legal part of the community, and as direct taxpayers their interest and participation in local improve- ments and government becomes ac- tive. It {s here that the higher standards and stimulus of home own- ership make their impress on the com- munity, the city and the Common- wealth, to the benefit of all. “Of basic importance, the home- owner has a constructive aim in life, which creates enthusiasm and directs energy. He works harder and better outside his home; he spends his leisure profitably; he budgets his resources; he is a better citizen and business man. Finally, he knows from experi- ence that no ambition is worthler or more deserving of the utmost effort than home ownership—that it pays manifold!” Second Prize Essay. The second: prize essay, written by Mrs. Marguerite Wilcox, 826 L street northeast, follows; “Nothing else gives one such a sense of stabllity and responsibility as does ownership of the house in which one lives and the bit of the good old earth on which it stands, The feeling of permanency in a cer- tain place brings out one's interest in the surrounding neighborhood; grad- ually the home owner’s interests are knit into the life of his community, Pride in his lawn and garden branches out into pride in the streets and parks and schools of his particular section and blossoms “into that fine civie spirit that inspires him 1o work for the progress of his tow, “Unconsciously, he taSs an altruis- tie interest in his men, begin- ning with the foll\ next door and across the way. Renters, here today and gone tomerrow, may keep up a sustained indifference to their neigh- bors; they may plume themselves on DEAL | BOILERS -every Winter! ment building. But you can't watch the man next door teaching his bables to walk or coaxing his roses along from year to year without having a very human and brotherly feeling for him. Owning a home is good for one's soul. “Home ownership encourages thrift because saving for the first payment often lays the foundation of thrifty habits, while meeting payments reg- ularly’ establishes those habits. It conduces to thrift in the administra- tion of public funds, because those who pay taxes on homes are keenly interested in what is done with their money. It makes good citizens, be- cause those reared in owned homes are apt to have greater respect for the law and right of others. Finally, vields a dividend of happiness every day and accumulates a princl- of security and freedom from worry. Home ownership 18 good for se. | which were recelved and read by the|the individual, the community and the country. Third Prize Essay. The third prize-winning essay, write ten by Benjamin hlosser, 900 Emer- son street, follows: “Home! To the infant it is a place | of love and attention; to the thought less child, a place to eat and sleep; to the youth just on the threshold of lite, a thing of dreams and ambitions, something to desire and to work for; to the more mature, a place of com- fort and content, something to keep, to cherish as a symbol of achleve- ment: to the old, a place of rest and reminiscence. To some a mansion, to others a modest house: to some an elaborate apartment; to others a small flat; to some a palace: to others a hovel. Since any of these can be bought or rented, what is the advan- tage of buying? “The pride of home ownership bullds man and communities. It gives men a sense of responsibility and a feeling of importance, The in- herent tendency of a wife to make a home for her family is enhanced by the feeling of proprietorship and the security of ownership. Home owner- ship discourages any tendency to wan- de As the length of tenure in- creases, little details that collectively spell comfort become adjusted to per- sonal taste. 0 person except a fool will spend any time, energy or money to make any unnecessary changes, no matter how desirable they may be, in a place of temporary abode, a house owned by some one else, & house to which they owe no allegiance. The thrill of home ownership brings the desire to improve. This constant struggle for improvement makes the community more attractive. It instills into chil- dren the spirit of civic betterment, so0 that when they grow into men and women they will strive to make their vlcbonu.nunuy a better place in which to ive.” PASTOR TO SERVE TERM. 10 Years on Statutory Charge Involving Daughter. ENID, Okla., January 20 (®).—Rev. E. J. Blanton of Hartaville, Tenn., is in the county jail here awaiting trans- portation to the State Penitentiary to start serving a 10-year sentence on a statutory charge which grew out of an attack on his 11-year-old daughter here last Summer. Blanton pleaded guilty in District Court here and was given the max- imum penalt: He was arrested in Oklahoma City a week ago when he was the com- plaining witness in Federal Court at the trial of William Dodd, who was charged with having transported Blanton's 17-year-old daughter from Enid to Chicago. The jury failed to Given’ RE-KNIT AMERICAS, 1S AIM OF LABOR Straightening Out Tangled Ties to Be Object of July Conference Here. BY FREDERIC WILLIAM WILE. Confidence that peace throughout the western hemisphere will not be broken by any conflict between the United States and Latin American countries i1s exemplified by action just taken by American and Mexican organized labor. Under the leader- ship of President Green of the Ameri- can Federation of Labor and Senor Luis N. Morenes, labor minister in President Calles’ Mexican cabinet, a Pan-American labor conference will meet in Washington in July The call for it, signed by the offl. clals just named, was lssued this week. ~ The fifth of its kind, the con- ference will bring together the largest and most representative gathering d labor leaders of the “three Americas’ —North, Central and South—ever held. Peace among the 21 sister re- publics of “Pan-America” 18 to be the keynote. Purpose Set Forth. It is the purpose of the Pan- American Federation of Labor at the Midsummer conference to stress the supreme importance of human rela- tions as the bedrock of international relations. The call, signed by Presi- dent Green and Minfster Morenes, emphasizes that principle, “The problems of the working people of one country,” it says, “are identical with those of all countries with which their country has intercourse, “The safety for the liberty and democracy of the working people of every country of Pan-America de- pends upon the existence of an in- dustrial organization among the warkers and the close relationships between tMose organizations. Kvery problem of international relations has its human phase. Nothing can be done without human agents, hence the problem of human welfare,” International financial enterprise, the traditional cause of unrest in Latin American countries, is likely to come in for some rough treat. ment at the Washington conference, American organized labor evinces little sympathy with the view espous- ed by Secretary Kellogg. chat the Mexican government is honeycombed with communism. The fact that President Green of the American Federatfon of Labor is now working hand in hand with President Calles' minister of labor indicates that the American labor chief does not at- tribute Red motives to the Mexican government., Morones Holds Same Views. Senor Morones, who joins with Mr, Green in convening the Washington labor conference, holds in Mexico the same leadership of labor that the head of the A. ¥. of L holds in this country. : Labor, organ of the American Railroad Brotherhoods, points out in its current issue that the Mexican federation of labor and the Mexican government are virtually one and the same. “President Calles," it says, “is more responsible than perhaps any other man for the strength of the labor movement in Mexico. He has been a trade unlonist for many years, car. ries a ‘card’ in the machinist’ organi- zation, and, as a former. secretary of labor in Obregon's cabinet, took the lead in bringing about the relations which now exist between the Ameri. can and Mexican Federations of Labor, “Calles was the personal friend of Sam Gompers and on numerous oc- casions proclaimed his support of the principles of trade unionism as laid down by that great leader. Calles publicly warned the Soviets that Communistic intrigues would not be tolerated in Mexico, and when his warnings were disregarded, he de- ported a number of Communist lead- ers.” The State Department stands pat agree. Dodd is brother-in-law of Blanton's. a in the Open to the Business M CITY CLUB AUDITO! Jan. 21. Developin For the Last Indorsed by the Leading ANN 13thand F § - | specially priced The hat of Visca Crochet, in the Sea- son’s popular colors, is favored for immedi- atewear,bothathome and in the South. ~ Washingten, D. 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The principle upon which the United States seems to be proceeding is that, however anti-Communist, President Calles and his government may profess to be, the Soviet's de. signs on Latin America are avowed and unmistakable, That Moscow, through Mme. Kollantay, is watching with eagle eye every anti-American development in Central America and planning to take advantage of it is regarded at Washington a moral cer- tainty. (Copyright. 1027.) BARRIERS TO MEXICO ARBITRATION PLAN POINTED OUT HERE (Continued from First Page) both the Mexican and American Sen- ates before arbitration could proceed. It also provides that the arbitra tions it contemplates shall take place only when “they do pot affect the vital interests, the Independence, or the honor of either of the contracting parties and do not prejudice the inter- ests of a third party.” Difficulties in Way. While an arbitratien protocol not framed under this treaty would not require Senate approval, the provi- slons of the treaty disclose the dim culties that confront any attempt to bring such questions as those in dis pute between Mexico City and Wash- ington before an impartial body for Jjudicial verdiet. Neither country could lightly sub mit to such judgment the fundamental differences between them, and pro. longed examination and Interchange of correspondence alone could be relied upon to arrive at a mutual under- standing on the delicate points in- volved {n drawing up a satisfactory arbitration formula. It is regarded as certaln that if proceedings under the treaty of 1908 should be attempted, it would be vir- tually impossible to get the special agreement In shape in time for sub- mission to the present Senate, and a delay until December would be neces- sary in the absence of a special ses: sion of Congress or of the Senate, The Mexican law, which provides that no “allen shall acquire direct ownership” within 50 kilometers of the Mexican coast and 100 kilometers of the border, will go into effect Fri- day, it was learned today at Mexican embassy. It s distipct from Mexican laws which became effective January 1. Law Prevents Home Appeal. The law stipulates that a foreigner phrticipating In & Mexican company acquiring ownership within the re- stricted zones must not invoke the protection of his government. Foreign- €rs owning property prior to the pro- mulgation of the law on January 21, 1926, however, are permitted to retain it untl death, or, in the case of cor porations, for 10 years. Foreigners who acquired rights prior to last January 21 were re. quired to make a declaration before the Mexican department of foreigm ralations within a year, the- law pro- viding that those failing to do so, will be considered as having acquired the plmpen_v subsequent to its promulga- tion The embassy also denied a recent dispatch from Tampico that the Mexi- can government has granted conces- sions to third parties on lands owned by the Sinclair Petroleum Corpora- tion, due to its failure to comply. be- fore January 1 with the provisions of the petroleum laws, The embassy sald that the depart- ment of industry at Tampico had accepted an application of a conces- sion filed by the estate of Aniceto Torres on lands decreed by the s New Year bills Paid. UNDER SUPERVISION U.S. TREASURY. 1408 H ST.NW. Whe Foming Htar * B ol the | ADVERTISENENTS RECEIVED HERE AF.LLASKS QUOTA | BE GIVENMEXIGANS Conference on Immigration to Be Held Here Soon, Says Green. By the Associated Press. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., January 20.~-Restriction of immigration be- tween the United States and Mexico, in accordance with quota provisions of the United States immigration act, will be urged by the American Feder- ation of Labor at a_conference to be held in Washington by representatives of the federation and the Mexican union labor organizations This conference, said William Green, president of the American Federation, in making the announcement last night, will be held in the near future The Mexican labor unions have dele gated representatives to meet two others who will be appointed by Mr. Green Meet Next in D. C. Action of the executive council on the immigration question was the final business of its ten-day session here. The next meeting of the council will be held in Washington, Tuesday. May 10, unless something develops in the meantime to make a special session necessary. Mr. Green dianapolis soon the convention of the United Workers, now in session there. On his return East he will stop in New York to lay before city authorities the report of a special investigating committee which charges that certain members of the police department and attaches of the district attorney's office benefited to the extent of more than $50,000 during the recent fur workers' ' strike, when, the report states, money was pald out by Com- munists in charge of the strike for the purpose of gaining their friend- ship. to In visit to Mine expects to go for a brief Resolution on Mexico. In Washington the labor chief will transmit to President Coolidge and Secretary Kellogg a resolution adopt- ed by the executive council urging continuance of friendly relations be- tween the United States and Mexico. ‘The council yesterday indorsed the Thomas Jefferson memorial founda- tion, 4 movement to make the home of Jefferson at Monticello, Va., a na. tional shrine. It also gave approval ta the school founded by Sergt. Alvin York for education of illiterate persons and children of the poor in the moun- tain districts of Tennessee and Kentuck: preme court to belong to the estate, The Sinclair Co., it added, owns ofl wells on the lands, but has accepted the right to exploitation on a pro. v onal basis and without injury te the rights of the estate. GUATEMALA ADMITS BISHOP. Mystery of Diaz's Whereabouts Since Arrest Is Cleared. GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, January 20 UP)—Bishop Pascual Diaz of Tabasco, expelled from Mexico, has been allowed to enter Guatemala by President Chacon.. He arrived last night at Ayutla, on the border There has been some mystery as to the whereabouts of Bishop inaz fo.- lowing his arrest in Mexico City more than a week ago, where he was secre. tary of the Mexican episcopate, which the Calles government has charged with fomenting an armed rebellion. It was reported recently that w.snop Diaz had been refused admission to Guatemala because of a law forbid- ding the entry of Jesuits Do Jou know about Our Plan FUNERAL RITES HELD FOR REV. C. M. BART Pastor of St. Teresa's Is Buried at Mount Olivet—Archbishop Is Present. Funeral services for Rev. Charles M. Bart, 67 years old, pastor of St Teresa's Catholic Church, who in Providence Hospital Monday, were conducted today in the church of which he was pastor. Archbishop Michael J. Ourley presided and gave bsolution 'hose taking part in the mass we Mgr. C. F. Thomas of St Church, celebrant; Rev. E. J. nelly, St. Peter's Church, deacon: Rev Edward A. Williams of St. Mar Church, Catonsville, Md., subdes Rev. J. R. Matthews, pastor of St Cyprian’s Church, preacher, and Rev J. V. Buckley, pastor of St. Franels Xavier, Randle Highlands, master of ceremonies. Interment was in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Father Bart had been pastor of St Teresa's for more than a quarter of a century and had served as assistant pastor of St. Matthew's, Army Seeks Tombstone Owner. NEW YORK, January 20 (®).—The Army base here wants to locate Ignatz Cohen. A tombstone, consigned to Cohen, has heen cluttering up a need ed warehouse corner for more than a died | EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1927. 'HOME-OWNING ESSAY WINNER SWISS COUPLES FACE WEDDING RITES AGAIN 01d Official Continues to Function After Retirement, in Son's Place, Causing Error. By the Assoctated Press BASEL, Switserland, January 20— Couples married during the past two vears In the District of Zurzach, Can- ton of Aargau, are greatly perturhed to learn that they are not legally wedded, despite the fact that a licenss was issued to them at the cial mar riage license bureau Two vears ago the clerk who assists Cupid in this section of the country in legalizing matrimonial arrangements was removed from office because of old His son was appointed in his | P The old gentleman, however, was so devoted to his work that he continued to perform the duties of his one-time office, while his son drew the pay-check As Swiss law recognizes only such mar s as legal as have been con tracted before a legal representative. of the governmen E the couples wedded during the past two vears must go through lerk’'s office & second time the In Japan it is the custom for wom year and is unsuitable for recruit in- struction, anyhow 'n to take a hot bath at least twice SALE! 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