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4 e s DAMS ADVOCATES CHNEIDER CUP AID Peplores Navy’'s Decision, But Will Work to Secure American Entrants. Aeronautic Associ no stone unturned’ American par Schneider National leave to secure The Hon “will In its effort ticipation Cup Adams in_ this president of the ed today, fol towing announcement by the Navy Pepartment that it would not compete ing the decision of the Navy My, Adams declared that America’s “sportsmanship and honor. necessity of maintaining its In the air and the need of obtaining experience which cannot be obtained In any other way all demand that the United States compete tn the races According to the rules, any nation which wins three of five consecutive rRces wins the cup permanently. Rince Italy won last year, the race this year will be held in Venice. The Navy Department, in deciding not to tompete, gave expense as its reason Losing Big Opportunity. races, Porter association, decl Critiel Prepartment The National Aeronautic Associa tion. as the official entrant for the United States, greatly regrets the an- nounced decision of the Navy Depart- ment not to compete,” Mr. Adams gaid. “I cannmot but feel that the Navy is missing a great opportunity not only to maintain the prestige of the United States in aviation, but @iso. through this event, to obtain in- valuable experience in design and construction, . which cannot be ob- tained in any other way. “This fact was proved last year by the Italians, who brought to this coun-| tuy seaplanes which were not only the fastest in the world, but which demonstrated for the first time that monoplanes could be built and flown &t racing speeds with entire absence of wing flutter and other unfavorable characteristics. These planes also in- corporated notable advances in en- rines and seaplane floats and other de- tails which fn my opinion more than compensated for any cost involved. “I personally feel that the United States Is compelled, for American sportsmanship and honor, to be rep- resented in this year’s race, and this mssociation will ‘leave no stone un- turned in its effort to secure American entrants for this event. I feel confl- dent that the patriotism and enthu- siasm of the American people for avia- tion is 8o great that this country will be represented at Venice.” Announcement Is Blow. Secreta Wilbur's announcement Jast night came as a blow not only to naval airmen, but all aeronautical Washington, which had visualized the Navy journeying to Italy and snatch- ing from the crack airmen of that country the trophy which was carried from these shores last November by Maj. Mario De Bernardi mnd his Machi-Fiatt monoplane, which was superior to the American craft in every respect. Secretary Wilbur's statement an- Rouncing the withdrawal of the Navy ~the organization which won the first “leg” on the trophy and since has become the chief defender—said: The department feels that it has fostered racing as far as it can under present conditions. Valuable informa- tion has been obtained in the develop- ment of planes and engines for the Navy, * The ‘department believes that the amount- of such information likely to he secured through a continuance of racing activity would not be commen- surate with the expenditure of funds invalved. “The decision that the Navy will not enter the Schnelder Cup race this year does not mean that this country meed not be represented by private citizens. hTe Schneider Cup race, in which this country has already won two legs out of three, should be per- petual-as an international sporting competition, aside from any bearing that it may have on the development of sexryice alrcraft. . “If the Schneider Cup race can be to aviation what the old America Cup was dnd is to vachting, then the ideal will_have been reached. Need Powerful Engines. Had the Navy entered the contest this year, it would have had to dis- card its three racing planes and build mew craft that could cover the Schnei- der ‘course at at least 250 miles an hour. The engineering work alone is an important element of the cost and this would include the design and con- struction of more powerful engines as well as a new design and construction of the planes themselves. A conference of the -Federation Aeronautique Internationale, world governing body for aircraft perform- ances, held at Rome last October, fixed the date of the race every two vears at the suggestion of the British, but this drew a protest from the American delegates, who succeeded in having another conference called on January .25. At this meeting the original plan was again adopted to hold the race annually, and Italy, last winner of the race, was given the privilege of naming the place and date it is to be held this year. italy entered the contest with but seven months in which to design and build three planes and three engines #nd the progress made by the Macchi and Fiatt companies astounded Ameri- can aeronautical engineers. In view of this performance, it was felt here that although the time until October is short, American ingenuity could equal if not surpass that record. America first won the race at Cowes, England, in 1923. There was no race the following year owing to the crash of Britain's only entry, and in 1925 it won again at Baltimore. A victory last year would have meant ermanent possession. Under the rules, the country winning three times In fve consecutive contests becomes the permanent owner. That gives America only one more year in which to gain this honor, 1928, if no planes are entered this year. VENICE PICKED FOR RACE Italians Reject Bids of Ostia, Gaeta and Naples. ROME, February 10 (#).—A special committee, appointed by the ministry of aeronautics, yesterday finally de- cided that the Schneider cup competi- tion this year will be held at Venice. The committee, which includes Maj. Mario De Bernardl, winner of the race in the United States in 1926, rejected Ostia, Gaeta and Naples as unsuited for the race Several courses have been selected, depending on'. weather’ conditions, which will permit large tourist crowds to watch the event gomfortably. Tile Men See President. More than- 500 members of the twenty-fourth annual convention of e and Mantel Contractors A prestige | - THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, T FURTHER NAVAL CUTS URGED (Continued from First Page.) all points of view the problem of the reduction and limitation of arma- ments. In these discussions it was brought out very clearly that a num. ber of nations felt that land, sea, and air armaments were interdependent jand that it would be difficult, if not impossible, to agree upon the limita- tion of one type of armament without simultaneously limiting the other | types The consequence to be feared is that a deadlock will be reached, should even partial progress In the reduction {of armaments be conditioned upon the | acceptance of some universal plan {covering: land, sea, and air forces to ther. If the prospective can not be broken, it is probable {little progress will be made for | time being that the Duty of Government {1t appears to me to be the duty of {this Government. which has always advocated limitation of armaments, 10 which concrete results may be !achleved even though such results {may be short of an ultimate id solution for the threefold problem ¢ land. sea, and air armament. | Our delegates at Geneva have con | sistently expressed the view that un | der conditions as theyv exist in world today the problems of land {air armaments are most susceptible solution by regional agreements ering regions within which the jor air armaments of one country could constitute a potential threat to an other country. Geographical conti- limita- land and air appropriate for tion agreements The American land and air constitute a threat to no one. They are at minlmum strength: their re duction has been suggested by no one {as a necessary condition precedent to | general arms limitation. This reduc tion of our land forces has been ren dered possible by our favored geo- graphical position. 1 realize that the problems of armaments on land and in the air in Europe are beset with difficulties which in all Jjustice we must recognize, and, although this Government will always be ready to lend its assistance in any appropriate way to efforts on the part of European or other governments to arrive at re- gional agreements limiting land and air forces, it would hesitate to make specific proposals on this subject to European nations. The problem of the limitation naval armament, while not regionai in character or susceptible of regional treatment, has been successfully treated, in part, by an agreement among the five leading naval powers, and, in my opinion, can be definitely dealt with by further agreements among those powers. Calls for Sincere KEffort. 1t will be a contribution to the suc- cess of the preliminary work now go- ing on at Geneva should the great naval powers there agree upon & fur- ther definite limitation of na ment. < It is my intention that the American representatives at Geneva should c tinue to discuss with the representa tives of the other nations there the program for a general limiation of araments conference. 1f such a conference should be pos- sible in the future, on a basis gen- erally acceptable, this Government would, of course, be highly gratified. Pending the formulation of the plan for such a general conference, how- ever, I believe that we should make an immediate and sincere effort to solve the problem of naval limitation, the solution of which would do much to make the efforts toward mote gen- eral limitation successful. CALVIN COOLIDG Text of Memorandum. The text of the memorandum sent to the foreign governments follows: The American Government has fol- lowed with close attention the proceed- ings of the preparatory commission for the disarmament conference and, after the most careful deliberation, has concluded that it can. heipfully make certaln observations it this time which, it hopes, may contribute mate- rially to the success of that commis- slon—a Buccess earnestly desired by the Government and people of the United States, The conviction that the competitive augmentation of national armaments has been one of the principal causes of international suspicion and ill - will, leading to war, is firmly held by the American Government and people. Hence the American Government has neglected no opportunity to lend its sympathy and support to international efforts to reduce and limit armamen The success of the Washington con- ference of 1921-22 demonstrated that other powers were animated with a similar desire to do away with this dangerous source of international dis- cord. The Washington conference made a beginning, however, and it has been the continued hope of the Amer} can Government since 1922 that the task undertaken at Washington by the group of naval powers could bs resumed #nd completed. Progress Is Praised. For this reason, the American Gov- ernment was happy to observe that the efforts looking toward the holding of a general international conference for the limitation of armament, which had been in progress for several years under the auspices of the League of Nations, had reached, in December, 1926, a stage sufficlently advanced, in the opinion of the Council of the League of Nations, to warrant the establishment of the preparatory com« mission, to meet in 1926, to prepare the ground for an international con- ference at an early date. The Ameri- can Government, pursuant to its policy of co-operation with all efforts calculated to bring about an actual limitation of armament, accepted the invitation of the council to be repre- sented on the prepaiatory commis- sion. The American representatives on that commission lLiave endeavored to play a helpful part in it$ discus- sions, and they will continue to be guided by that policy. The American Government believes that the discussions of the commis- sion have been most valuable in mak- ing clear the views of the various governments as to the problems pre- sented, and in demonstrating the com- plexity and diversity of the obstacles to be overcome in the preparation and conclusion of a general agreement for the limitation of all armament. At the same time, these very com- plexities and difficulties, as brought but in the preparatory commission, have clearly pointed out that a final solution for the problem of armament may not be immediately practicable. Indeed, at the latest meeting of the Council of the League of Nations several distinguished statesmen. lead- ers in the movement for the limita- tion of armament, sounded a note of warning against too great optimism of Immediate success. Anxious for Results. The American Government Is most anxious that concrete results in the limitation of armament may be achieved. The discussions of the pre- paratory commission have emphasized the fact that a number of govern- ments consider that one of the chief present obstacles to the general reduc- deadlock | endeavor to suggest some avenue Dy | land | nents have been suggested as regions | forces | of | € rociation of America were received at |tion and limitation of armaments lies the White House at noon today by|in the interdependence of land, sea President Coolidge. Following the re-|and air armaments, and in the conse- ception by the President a group pic-| quent impossibility of reducing or ture was made in the White House |limiting one of these categories with- srounds, and the party proceeded from | out dealing simultaneously wth the There to-Mount- Vernon. ~Tonight the {others. On.the other hand, the.dis- delegates will be entertained by a din- | cussions have demonstrated éven more ner @ance at the Mayflower Hotel, | emphatically’ that, should all effort q-braig aboutthadreductionsopdimis pconlrention, headquarters, ON POWERS BY PRESIDENT tion of armament be conditioned upon the acceptance by all the world of a comprehensive plan covering _ all classes and types of armament, there would be little, if any, prospect of actial progress toward arms limita- tion in the near future. The above difficulties must be frank Iy recognized. The American Govern- ment believes that they can be over- come and that they must be overcome, since the consequences of a failure to overcome them, and to make some definite, if only partial, agreement yfor the limitation of armament would constitute a_setback to the cause of | international peace too great to de- serve seripus contemplation as a pos- | sibility. Admitting reluctantly that the ex |isting political situations in certain | parts of the world may render the problm of universal limitation Inca | pable of immediate solution as a whole, | the American Government believes | that it is entirely practicable for the | nations of the world to proceed at |once to the isolation and separate so- lution of such problems as may ap- | pear susceptible of such treatment, | meanwhile continuing to give sym- | pathetic consideration and discussion to comprehensive proposals aimed at the simultaneous limitation of land, sea and air armaments by a general |ngreement when such an agreement |may be warranted by existing world conditio Would Facilitate Progress. The American Government believes | that the adoption of such a course is | the duty of the governments repre- | ented on the preparatory commission, and that by so doing they will insure the achievement by the commission and by the general conference of con rete, even though perhaps only partial, results, thus facilitating prog ress toward the final solution of the general problem The American Government, as its representatives on the preparatory | commission have repeatedly stated, feels that land and air armaments constitute essentially regional prob- lems to be solved primarily by re- glonal agreements. The American Army and air force are at minimum strength. Agreement for land and air limitation in other regions of the world Wvould not be dependent upon the refuction or limitation of Ameri- can land and air forces.. Therefore the American Government does not feel that it can appropriately offer definite suggestions to other powers in regard to the limitation of these ategories of armament. The problem of the limitation of naval armament, while not regional in character, ¢an be dealt with as a practical matter by measures affect- ing the navies of a limited group of pow This has been clearly es- tablished by the success of the Wash- ington treaty limiting naval arma- ment. The United States, as the initiator of the Washington confer- ence, and as one of the principal naval powers. has a direct interest in this question, and, being both ready and willing to enter into an agreement further limiting naval armament, feels itself privileged to indicate a course of procedure which will, in its opinion. lead to such an agreement. Geneva Work Useful. The discussions over a_ period of six months in Geneva have been most useful in the opportunity af- forded for an exchange of views as t0 the general problem of naval lim- itation, and on the basis of these discussions it is felt that there is a possibility of reconciling many of the divergent views which have been ex- pressed in such a manner as to meet the requirements of the naval pow- ers and enable them to decide upon acceptable measures of limitation. In order to advance definitely toward a limitation agreement, the Government of the United States takes this method of addressing an inguiry to the Governments signatories of the Washington treaty limiting naval armament as to whether they are disposed to empower their repre- sentatives at the forthcoming meeting of the preparatory commission to in- itiate negotiations looking toward an agreement providing for limitation in the classes of naval vessels not cover- ed by the Washington treaty. The American Government is not unmindful of the fact that the pre- paratory commission is not specifically charged with the duty of concluding international agreements, and that its task is primarily that of preparing the agenda for a conference to be called at a later date. Nevertheless, being sincerely desirous of the suc- cess of the preparatory commission, the American Government makes this suggestion in the firm belief that the conclusion at Geneva, as soon as pos- sible, among the powers signatories of the Washington treaty of an agree- ment for further naval limitation, far from interfering with or deracting from the success of the preparatory commission’s aims, would constitute a valuable contribution to the sum of achievement attributable to that com- mission and would facilitate the task of the final conference in dealing with the particularly complex problems of land and air armament, perhaps ca- pable of solution for the present only by regional limitation agreements. Final Parley Unlikely in 1927. It seems probable that under any circumstances the final conference will not be able to meet quring this calen. dar year. The coming into effect of agreements reached by it might be de- layed for a considerable period for a multitude of causes. Therefore, the Amertean Government belleves that those powers which may be able to arrive at an agreement for further naval limitation at an earlier date would not be justified in consciously postponing that agreement and there- by opening the ‘way for a recrude- scenee of a spirit of competitive naval bullding—a development greatly to be ;l’tlsgored by all governments and peo- The American Government feels that the general principles of the W ashington reaty offer a suitable asis for further discus Lesie foe tueth scussion among its Although hesitating at this time to put forward rigid proposals as regards the ratios of naval strength to be maintained by .the different powers, the American, Government, for its part, is disposed to accept, in regard to those classes of vessels not cov- ered by the Washington treaty, an ox. tension of the 5—5--3 ratio as regards the United States. Great Britain and Japan and to leave to discussion at Geneva the ratios of France and Italy, taking into full account their special conditions and requirements in regard to the types of vessels in question. Ratios for capital ships and aircraft carriers were established by that treaty which would not be affected in any way by an agreeement covering other classes of ships. The American representatives at the forthcoming meeting at Geneva will of course, participate fully in the dis’ cussions looking to the preparation of an agenda for a final general confer- ence for the limitation of armament. In addition, they will -have full pow- ers to negotiate definitely regarding measures fon further maval limitation, and, i they are able to reach agree- ment with the representatives of the other signatories of the Washington treaty, to conclude a convention em. bodying such agreement, in tentative or final form, as may be found praec- ticable. The American Governmeit earnestly hopes that the institution of such ne- gotlations at Geneva may be agree- able to the governments of the Brit- ish_Empire, France, Italy and Japan, and that comprehensive limitation o all types of naval armament may be brought Intdo efféct among the prin- omimitas cipaknavak powers without delgys GEN. IBANEZ SEIZES CHILE PREMIERSHIP Takes Control After Declar- ing Cabinet Too Weak to Fight Red Infiuence. By the Associated Press. SANTIAGO, Chile, February 10. Less than 24 hours after his declara- tion that Chile needed a stronger government to counteract the spread of bolshevism, Gen. Carlos Ibanez has been installed as the head of a new cabinet and his ministers sworn in Whether the Chilean President, Emilio Figueroa-Larrain, will re- main in office was a matter of doubt this morning, the executive not hav- ing made a definlte announcement of his Intentions. Gen. Ibanez, war minister in the cabinet that D signed yesterday, and who was r ponsible for the resignation of the cabinet last November, has urged the President to remain in office and/} simflar advice has been given by | the heads of the Senate and Chamber. Would Assume Office. hould the President decide (o re- sign, a peculiar governmental situ- ation will be brought about, There president in Chile; if the ¢ is vacated, therefore, the shief of cabinet automatically as- umes the title of vice president and takes over the full duties of chief executive. The statement of Gen. Ibanez which brought about the resignation of the ministry, contains the charge that the spread of bolshevism, facilitated by a weak government, had carried the sountry to “deplorable extremes.” He amplified_this by remarking, “Mos- cow's influence in Chile must be broken, and the way to do it is to reorganize the government by the in- jection of younger blood.” When he agreed to form a new administration he emphasized that he would seek to settle the bolshevism problem in Chile once for all. Sworn in Last Night. The new ministry, which was sworn in last night, is as follows: Premier and minister of interior— Gen. Ibanez. Minister of foreign affairs—Conrado Rios Gallardo, Liberal, a newspaper writer. Finance—Pablo Ramirez, Radical, former minister of education and ex- Deputy. ‘War—Gen. Ortiz general of the army. Justice—Aquiles Vergera, ex-Deputy. Hygiene—Jose Santos Salas, Labor candidate for President. Agriculture—Arturo Alemparte, Na. tional Liberal, a member of the previ- ous cabinet. The ministries of public works and navy are still to be filled SOROPTIMISTS OPPOSE SUNDAY CLOSING LAW Club Adopts Resolution in Favor of Giving Women’s Bureau Official Status. The bill now before Congress which proposes to give Washington a “closed Sunday” was vigorously attacked by the members of the Soroptimist Club at the monthly business session of the club at the La Fayette Hotel yester- day. A resolution expressing the op- position of the club members was unanimously adopted. Mrs. Harriett Hawley Loche was appointed to represent the club in opposition to the proposed measure. A resolution favoring the passage of the bill which would give the Woman's Bureau of the Police De- partment an official status was also adopted. Miss Elizabeth Sheppard was appointed to represent the club at ‘congressional committee hearings on the bill Mrs. Helena D. Reed, president: of the club, announced that plans have been completed for the fashion show and buffet supper, to be given by the club Tuesday night at 8 o'clock at the Women's University Club. Miss Helen Barnhart is chairman of the committee. Miss Margaret Gillesple is designing the costumes and the review s under the direction of Caleb 0O'Connor. The group of which Mrs. Sadie Trapp is chairman was awarded the attendance cup offered by Mrs. Ada M. Klein Peter. Announcement was made that Mrs. Ell Helmick, presi- dent of the Society of American Pen Women and prominent D. A. R, mem- ber, will address the club next Wed- nesday at the weekly luncheon. CITIZEN GROUPS CALLED AID TO HIGHER IDEALS Duties Stressed by David Hogg in Address to Park View Association. The need of higher ideats in citizen- ship was stressed by Representative David Hogg ‘of Indiana in a speech last night before members of the Park View Citizens’ Association. Mr. Hogg said that the various citizens’ associ- ations throughout the city did much to further "these ideals among the people of Washington. The association went on record op- posing the proposed bill. to increase the number and powers of the District Commissioners. A resolution was pasged indorsing Willlam McK. Clay- ton as a member of the Public Utilities Commission. The Gibson bill, calling for the extension of the public libearies by putting branches in the public schools, was indorsed. The ex- tensfon of lights on parts of Park road was asked in another resolution. Capt. Fred M. Cornwell of " the tenth preeinct said a few words rel- ative to the need of better lighting on Park road. A resolution of regret w the passing of Miss Frances Fairley, for 10 years principal of jthe Park View School. Deaths Reported. Jegmorme Batis Ten Eyck. 98, Joha Dick- 01 son Home. Anna Hebecca Booraem. 83, 1301 Emer- son_st. William Ward. 72 Bridgett Noone. 70, %' E Harry A. Parks. §7. Garfield Houpital. Mary A. Nyman. 58, 607 Kennedy st. Lillian ‘May Lewis, 58, Willard Courts, 1619 1740wt = “Mary Maud Gawler. 50, Emergency Hos. it P'Sary Q. Peters; 42, 4416 New Hampshire N ave: e May Painter. 42. 1240 K st. se. Bie Sodteo 8 Gartield Hoepguar: ™ William F. Buie, 8, Children's Hospital. oapitan. "m'fielx:;'!.]u-“'}' S ovidence Tonsiar K cpal Vega, inspector Radical, once passed at 3 ovidence ‘ran) Croésman, 7 months, Chil- dren’s Hospital Clara Massey. Frank oe, 58! 88; Bhltea' Biiels” soras & o : Home Hospital JHE CONGRESS FAVORS NAVAL REDUCTION URGED BY COOLIDGE rrom_First such cruisers as would exceed their proper ratio. He added, however, that he did not believe the proposition would get anywhere. Gerry Wants U. S, First. Gerry of Rhode Island, Democrat, sald: “It is the duty of the United States to maintain its position and not to he second to any other power. If we do this, I be- lieve, we are much more likely to be successful in obtaining satisfactory agreements in the future.” Senator King, Democrat, of Utah, said: “I favor the President’s sug- gestion heartily. If we do not get naval disarmament our expenses will increase until in three or four vears they will reach at least $500,000,000 annually for the Navy. With our military expenses added, this will place a burden of from $860,000,000 to $1,000,000.000 on the American tax- payers. ‘It is imperative in the interest of the taxpayer as well as world peace to limit further world armaments. My only regret is that the President does not propose a broader program for the conference." enator Walsh, Democrat, of Massa- chusetts, sald, “Any movement that brings about a reduction of the tre- mendous cost and expense of main- taining navies and armies should be encouraged. But to be a real con- tributing force to peace, disarmament should be complete and not partial.” Senator Gillette, Republican, of Massachusetts, sald, “It was an ad- mirable message both in the sugges- tion for & conference on the Hmitation cruisers — and other . naval and also in the suggestion furope must settle her own prob- lems on land armament.” FORD'S TAX VIEWS QUOTED AT HEARING Told Senator Couzens No Further Assessments Likely, Blair Testifies. Senator Henry Ford assured Senator Couzens of Michigan that he would be free of further tax assessments when the Couzens stock in the Ford Motor Co. was transferred to Ford, David H. Blair, commissioner of In- ternal Revenue, testified today in the hearing on the Government's suit to collect $30,000,000 from former Ford minority stockholders. Mr. Blair stated he called in person on,Senator Couzens at the Capitol to inform him of the impending assess- ment on the basis of the Govern- ment's reappraisal of the value of Ford stock in the Spring of 1913. “In company with Mr. Nash, by chief deputy, I called in person on Senator Couzens as I felt It was a courtesy due a Senator, Blair said. Counsel for the taxpayers, in the face of heavy opposition by Mr. Gregg, chief of the Government's counsel, succeeded in having read Into the record numerous letters and memo- randa béaring on the confirmation of the evaluation of Ford stock in 1913 of $9,489° per share, which was Ap- proved by the Treasury Department after an exhaustive survey. The documentary testimony purports to prove that the assessment was con- sidered final by the Treasury Depart- ment at that time and as a result it was made the basis of the transfer of the minority stock to Henry Ford. C. R. Nash, deputy commissioner of internal revenue, testified that the assessmernit levied against the minority stockholders was imposed in June, 1923, because the statute of limita- tions was about to run out. P. E. NORTHUP, FORMER TREASURY EXPERT, DIES Retirement Four Years Ago Forced by Stroke of Paralysis After Serv- ice Since 1880—Was 73. Preston E. Northup, 738 vears old, former deputy auditor and expert ac- countant of the Treasury Department engaged in auditing accounts of the Department of the Interior, died at his residence, 2831 Twenty-eighth street, last night. He had been suffer- ing from paralysis four years and was retired from the Government service due to disability when he first became ill. Mr. Northup was first employed in the Treasury Department in 1880, serving continuously until his retire: ment. His ability was soon recog- nized in the department and he was steadily advanced until reaching the position of deputy auditor. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Estelle B. Northup; a daughter, Miss Edith Northup, and a son, Harold R. Northup. ‘Arrangements for the funeral serv- ices and interment, which will be”pri- vate, will be decided later. HURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1927. CIENTISTS T0 ACT AS PALLBEARERS Dr. Walcott’s Friends and Associates to Serve at Fu- neral Rites Saturday. A number of America’s foremost sclentists who were associates or friends of Dr. Charles D. Walcott, sec- retary of the Smitheonian tion, who died yesterday, will serve as honorary or active pallbearers at his funeral Saturday afternoon. President Coolidga, by virtue of his office as head of the Smithsonian, is expected to attend the services, which will take place at 2 p.m, in the Church of the Covenant. Dr, Walcott was chairman of the board of that church. Active pallbearsrs, nll members of the staff of the H#mithsonian, will be Dr. Charles (i. Abbot, acting secratary of tha Institution; Dr. Alexander Wet- more, asaistant secretary; Dr. Willlam M. Mann, superintendent of the Na tional Zoologlcal P Charles E. Resser, assistant curator of paleon tology: Nicholas W. Dorsey, disburs. ing agent, and Harry W. Dorsey, chief clerk. Burlal in Rock Creek Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will ba se lected from the governing hoards of the institution, representatives of more than a score of scientific organi zations with which Dr. Walcott was affiliated and from a circle of close colleagues of the prominent geol ogist. Interment, which will be private, will be In Rock Creek Cemete All business offices of the institu- tion's many branches will be closed all day Saturd The public exhibit halls of the National Museum and Smithsonian Bullding and the animal houses of the Zoo will be closed dur- ing the hour of the funeral. President Sends Message. Messages of condolence, beginning yesterday afternoon with one to Mrs. Walcott from President Coolidge, con- tinued to arrive here today from all parts of the world. The President's letter said: “It was a shock to learn of the death of your distinguished husband. His passing will be a great loss to the sclentific world, where he had held such an eminent place for so long. ““His researches in the fleld of geology and paleontology have been notable and invaluable, “As secretary of the Smithsonian Institution since 1907 he had added to its fame both in the fleld of explora- tion and acquisition. His work will not be forgotten. “Please accept for yourself and the members of your family my sincere sympathy in your sorrow.” Others Express Sorrow. Other messages were from Dr. S. W. Stratton, president of the Massa chusetts Institute of Technology: W. B. Storey, president of the Santa Fe Railway, and Dr. Willlam H. Welch of Johns Hopkins Universit In compliance with Dr. Walcott's dying wish, the important meeting of members of “the establishment” of the Smithsonian Institution to “‘decide the future of the institution” will be held tomorrow morning as arranged by Dr. Walcott. President Coolldge, Vice President Dawes, Chief Justice Taft and members of the cabinet will be present. Realizing that his death ‘was impending, Dr. Walcott told Dr. Abbot it was his sincere desire that the meeting go forward in any event. The end came at 12:20 o’clock yes- terday afternoon at the Walcott home, 1743 Twenty-second street, following a stroke of apoplexy two weeks ago. Births Reported. ours William C. and Hazel C. Abell, boy. Walter A. and Mary 1. McNey, girl. Aprahan ‘and Lillan Reanic it Oliver Dorothy A Stanton. boy. . and rx:F'nce Van Wagner. boy. rederick J. a s Zegouintz, gifl, argaret L. Gates. girl. éfilm . and s)’rni‘;n.’m. oy Clarence M_and Maud H. Exley. boy. 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I | | E:perl here combined. i I ar Ads- -you will get Corner? is COMMANDER BOOTH TO LECTURE FEB. 22 Famous Discourse, “In Rags,” Will Be Delivered First Time in Three Years. Comdr. Evangeline Booth, head of the Salvation Army in the United States, will dellver her famous lec- ture “In Rags,” at the Washington Auditorium on the night of Wash ington’s birthday, February 22. This will be the first time in more than three years Miss Booth has made a public appearance in Washington, it is sald. In her lecture here, Miss Booth will be clad in tattered garments, with the usual trim bonnet replaced by a 1 This lecture has been delivered by Miss Booth before dis- tinguished audiences throughout the United States. Comdr. Booth recently has recov ered from a severe iliness. For sev- eral months here life was despaired of. Arrangements for the lecture are being made under the direction of Staff Capt. Ernest R. Holz, divisional commander of the Salvation Army. 8ix thousand persons are expected to attend. Admission will be free. SENATORS TOUR CITY TO STUDY STREETS School Buildings Are Also Under Consideration in Care- ful Survey. Displaying a desire to consider fully alf items in the new District propriation bill for street paving and school building development, the Sen- ate subcommittee, headed by Senator Phipps of Colorado, spent another day in touring the city today and will make a third trip to various sections of the Distriot tomorrow. This will mean that it will be at least Saturday before the subcommit- tee will be able to begin passing upon the detalls in executive session, and in the meantime it is impossible to say to what extent the bill as reported to the Senate will vary from the House provisions. Present indications are the bill will not be reported to the Senate before Monday or Tuesday. As passed by the House it carried approximately $36,- 13,000, and while the Senate probably will add something to this figure, the amount of the addition is still unde- termined. It also is probable that cer- tain items in the House bill may be reduced. ‘ COAL BILLS TABLED. By a vote of 12 to 7, the House commerce committee today formally tabled all coal-control legislation for the session. Actlon came after Chairman Parker had introduced a new bill designed to give the Federal Government author- ity to control coal shipments during suspension of work at the mines, Permit Holders Warned. District motorists holding operators’ permits numbers from 50,000 to 95,000 were warned again today by Traffic Director M. O. Eldridge to make ap- plication for renewals before March 1. All permits numbered -within this group become invalid February 28 by decree of the Commissioners, and drivers found operating with them after that time will be subject to a fine of $40. W.R &E REFUSES W-VA. PROPOSITION Ham Says Plan of Taking Over Line Does Not Ap- peal to Company. The Washington Railway and Elsc tric Co., after careful investigatior has rejected a proposal that it take over and operate the bankrupt Wash ington-Virginla Rallway system, 1 was disclosed today by Willlam ¥ Ham, president of the former com pany. At the request of a committee o Virginians interested in continuing the line, which operates between this city and Alexandria, Mount Vernon Falla Church and Fairfax, the local traction company made a study of the Virginia system, but was ‘not Im pressed.” it was stated The proposition which Mr. Ham's company was considering did not in volve outright purchasa of the hold ings of the Washington-Virginia line by the W. R. & E. Co., but called for a plan of joint control with certain Vir ginia interests, it was learned. “Officials of our company agreed to look into the merits of such a prop tion,” Mr. Ham sald, “and we did so, including taking a ride over the aya tem from one end to the other. Wa found, after due deliberation, that we were not interested.’” The decision of the local transporta tion officials constitutes a severe blow to a ‘“citizens’ committee” of nearby Virginia which has been endeavoring (o find some way to save the railwas from total abandonment. This com mittee, of which M. E. Church of Falls Church was chairman. has sought to obtain a possible purchase: for the system on the basis of its “scrap” value. Failure of these efforts dicated recently in an announceme; by the recelvers that the holdings of the company will be sold at public auction in April. The Circuit Court in Alexandria is to fix the date for this sale, it is understood. The company operates electric cars from Twelfth street and Pennsylvania avenue over one double-track line to Arlington Junction, Va.. whera separate lines diverge to Alexandria and Mount Vernon and to Clarendon, Falls Church and Fairfax. The rail road also operates a bus line over the Lee Highway to Fairfax. iah 2K ‘Will Present Second Play. The Peacock Players will present their second offering of this season. “The Charm School,” in St. Anthony's Hall, Twelfth and Monroe streets northeast, tonight at 8:30 o'clock. The cast includes Agnes C. Broderick, Barbara Hess, Mildred Mackin, Dor. othy and Pearle Kleindienst, Erma Steiger, Anna Wall, Harry Candee, Julian Christman, Leonard Davis, John Mulvaney and Raymond Mullee. S Marriage Licenses. Marriage licensés have been issued to the ml\nnwm.:d mon V.. 'and Lau fomo g i s, | Westh. ety o, i Wailer ', Bowie and Margaret Rivers 2 mru W. Dgdson “and Elizabeth 1. "g}' :‘lxd L. Bond and Gladys M. Franklin. b, ?g‘n lk l',i:“.d Elizabeth C. 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