Evening Star Newspaper, June 23, 1927, Page 1

WEATHER. (U. 8. Weather Bureau Forscast.) Thundershowers this afternoon or night; cooler tonight; tomorrow fair. Temperature—Highest, 88, at 2:45 p.m. yesterday; lowest, 68, at 5 a.m. today. Full report on Closing N. Y. Mark: 30’368. Entered as secol post office. Wa: GIBSON AND CECIL - CONFER WITHOUT NEARING ACCORD U. S. and British Delegates Explain Respective Plans at Private Meeting. No. | AMERICAN IS HOPEFUL OF EVENTUAL SUCCESS | Viscount Defends Proposed Reduc- tion in Size of Warships—Saito and Jones to Meet. By the Associate GED Press ~Lord Robert Cecil, Bri to the Tri- partite Naval Conference, and Hugh 8. Gibson, chief of the American dele- gation, today held a private meeting to dis the proposals of their re- spective countries for further naval Yimitations. No advance toward an eventual agreement was made at the confer- ence, the most reliable information be- ing that both confined themselves to an explanation ard defense of their respective proposals. Mr. Gibson, who was accompanied by Allen W. Dulles, juridical expert for the American delegation, emerging from the meeting, told newspaper men, however, that there was no rea- mon for being less optimistic about | the outcome of the conference. He said that the peoples of the United States, Great Britain and Japan were all anxious to find an agreement and were convinced that | only patience and good will among the delezates were needed finally to work out a common basis for an accord. “It is natural to encounter discour- agement in the solution of individual problems,” he said, “but without this existing, there would have been no need to call the conference.” Hopeful of Agreement. Questioned by an English corre- spondent as to why Washington per- mitted convocation of the conference and proclamation of divergencies in public without having negotiated with London and Tokio confidentially in advance in an endeavor to work out some sort of an agreement be- forehand, Mr. Gibson answered that such a procedure would have pro- voked a general outcry because it would indicate that the United States was not proceeding openly for the discussion of the various problems involved. Mr. Gibson emphasized that he and Viscount Cecil had examined the British and - A proposals in un attempt to understand their mu- tual positions and added that noth- ing had occurred thus far which would justify less hopefulness in achieving a final agreement. “Some difficulties lay in the fact th#k our three navies have different missions and different problems.” he said, “so we must find a common de- nominator for everybody and solu- tions acceptable to everybody.” Cecil Does Most Talking. 1t is understood that Viscount Cecil did most of the talking at today’s private conversation, and that in de- fending the British project, he em- phasized the great economies which jts adoption would effect through re- ducing the sizes. of individual war- ships. It also i§ understood that he characterized the American proposals as lacking in definite scope because they were restricted to obtaining maxi- mum tonnage figures to only three 1ypes of auxiliary warcraft. It is believed that Mr. Gibson took the position that it was both unwise and impossible to reopen the Washing- ton treaty, as would occur it the ton- nage figures to only three types of auxiliary warcraft. It is believed that Mr. Gibson took the position that it was both unwise and impossible to reopen the Washing- ton treaty, as would occur if the Brit- ish proposal for a reduction in the size of battleships was considered. The American delegates, it is believed, pointed out that the second Washing- ton conference, which will be held in 1931, will be convoked before the time arrives for the replacement of any battleships of the great naval powers. and that in 1931, France and Italy who are not participating in the pres. ent conference, will be present to take | part in the discussion of all problems | connected with the sizes of the bigger | naval units, including cruisers. Expected to Oppose Changes. The impression prevails in Geneva | that the American delegation is so convinced of the fairness of its proj- ect that it will not countenance any fundamental changes, although natu- rally it will be disposed to make con- cessions on details which are custo- mary at international conferences, Admiral rount Saio, the Japa- nese nav and Rear Admiral | Hilary P. Jones, the American expert, are scheduled to hold a private con. versation late today and a meeting of { the executive committee of the con- ference has been convoked for Friday | morning | Geneva newsgapers go so far as to| deduce from vesterday's meeting be tween Mr. Gibson and Admiral Saito | that the United States and Japan seem | st step toward an nce, but there ons at Geneva of such 2 development, | anese s Cruiser Stre Cruiser sized by the tripar from the y ngth Emphasized. strer the 8 10| , and | te discussions that have | been proceeding it appeared today |day, by local lumber merchants. Each | man Reichsl that the Americans do not look for in- surmountable difficulties in arriving at some arrangement with Japan for a proportionate strength in this type of warship as between the two countries, While the anese are averse 10 the application of a ratio system that could place their country in an infe- rior position, it is thought likely that Japan will accept a cruiser tonnage giving her only a slightly higher pro- portion than 5—3—that is, 5 for the United States and 3.4 for Japan. There were indications today that another problem of the conference was in the way of a settlement—a problem raised by Great Britain's proposal for a reduction in the ton- nage of future battleships and air- | eraft carriers and the size of thie craft carriers and the of their types of warcraft were reached at ‘Washington naval conference of 19 and the American delegation is un. mistakably opposed to any direct re- eonsideration of these agreements Consequently, it 1= thought likely onti page 9. ets, Pages 14 an_tl 15 nd class matter shington. D. 'BYRD PREPARES 'Plane Will | | | | | | | ah WASHINGTON, D. Be Reacly to Go morrows; Many Seek to Buy Passage to Paris. TO HOP OFF AT 4 O'CLOCK IN MORNING at Dawn To- would either ride that storm up the coast or try to beat it. “All we is a 5050 break on the wind,” he said. “As soon as we get that we'll be off.” MANY SEEK PASSAGE. vorable he sk - By the Associated Press. ROOSEVELT FIELD, N. Y., June| 23. — The trimotored monoplane America will be taken from its hangar tonight and drawn to the top of the runway preparatory to a hop-oft n,rf "Fx.mvv at 4 o'clock tomorrow morn- | AT R | 8- | Numerous Calls to Buy “Tickets" to | Comar. Byrd’s optimism, combined p | with a report from the Weather Bu- Paris on America Made. reau in New York that fog between here and Newfoundland was clearing up, and the information that Porter Adams, president of the National Aero- nautical Association, was on his way from Washington to seal the baro- graph, all led to a general feeling at | the flying field that the long delay was | almost at an end. | “The low-pressure area in the At-| lantic Is improving,” Comdr. Byrd | said, “and if it continues clearing up | we will be ready to fly in the morning. | We might get away even sooner, but we have decided that it would be bet- ter not to try to hop off in the day time with the present heat. “There is less lifting power in the heated air of midday and afternoon than in the cool atmosphere of early morning. The engines work better at that time, too, so we have set 4 o'clock in the morning as the best time.” Asked about a second low-pressure storm area approaching his air path from the Great Lakes, Comdr. Byrd said that if other conditions were fa- NEW YORK, June 23 (#).—A tend- ency toward weather improvement, which may make a hop-off of the monoplane America possible tomorrow morning, was announced by the Weather Bureau shortly before noon | tod “We only have reports of the course from here to Newfoundland.” said James H. Kimball, the bureau meteorologist, “but those reports show a tendency toward improvement of the fog conditions which have been obtaining along the coast from here to Newfoundland. The Evening Post said vesterday that misinformed enthusiasts are tele- phoning the Byrd hangar at Roose- velt field “most every night” to order tickets for passage to France on the “America.” The paper says the telephone tinkled early this morning at the hangar and was answered by Bernt Balchen, the newly appointed fourth member of the monoplane’s crew. “Comdr. Byrd is not_here,” he an- (Continued on Page 3, Column 2 HODD ANDTLSIN WS PRESDENT Air of Expectancy Is Felt as| Both Arrive From Philip- pine Islands. BY J. RUSSELL YOUNG. Staff Correspondent of The Star. | STATE GAME LODGE, BLACK | HILLS, §. Dak., June 23.—Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, governor general of the Philippines and Representative Tilson f Connecticut, Republican lead- er of the House, are both guests of | the President today at the Summer | ‘White House. ‘There is no connection between these two visits. The coming of Gen. Wood TREE DESTRUCTION 10 BE PREVENTED Advisory Body Appointed, Grant Informs Moore in Letter on Plans. Active steps have been taken by the office of public buildings and public parks of the District of Columbia to prevent unnecessary destruction in the future of trees along the highways and to secure adequate provision for the replacement of trees, Lieut. Col. U. S. Grant, 3d, director of the office, told Charles Moore, chairman of the National Commission of Fine Arts, in a letter today. Col. Grant also informed Mr. Moore and the house leader at approximateiy | :hn pl:n:I:er:e:el;fieer:niemt:;:’o‘r:; the same time, and both having ar-|I'® OU J rived in this country from the Philip. | SOUED, in advance so that they could pines, is merely a coincidence, it was to trees. pointed out by those associated with | “I have organized a special advisory the President. Névertheless, more committee, Col. Grant said, “which than casual significance is being at- | contains experts appointed by the Sec- tached to these two visits and the retary of Agriculture as well as Mr. air about the Summer Capital is|Lanham, superintendent of trees of more or less filled with expectancy. Wood Stands High. Because of repeated rumors that Gen. Wood was contemplating retiring as the chief executive of affairs in the Philippine Islands it is felt certain that the question of his returning to Manila to resume his duties will be discussed during this visit, It is known that the President considers Gen. Wood as the outstand- ing American figure in the Orient, one of inestimable value in the for- warding of the prestige of the United States there and one who exemplifies | the highest type of American ideals, and because of his high estimation of his administrative ability would be happy to have him continue as gov- ernor general. The President realizes that the general is not in good health and, although he is anxious to not have him retire, he will leave this entirely to the latter, according to those who are in the President’s confi- dence. It is known further that the Presi- dent was pleased when he recently re- | ceived advance reports regarding Gen. " (Continued on Page 7, Column 4 NUNGESSER SEARCH DEVELOPS NEW CLUE Aviators Discover “Something Sus- picious” While Passing Over Pointe Du Lac. By the Associated Press. CHICOUTIMI, Quebec, June 23 Aviators in the fying boat G-Caeg, who have been flying over the north- east region of the Saguenay River in search of the missing French airmen, Nungesser and Coli, prepared today to investigate “something suspicious” they saw while passing over Pointe | Du Lac yesterday. Observation was rendered difficult yesterday by forest fires, for the men who have been investigating reported flare signals, but rain during the night was believed to have quenched the flames so that visibility would be good today. On returning last night the aviators | said they had seen no sign of the Frenchmen, but told of their plans | for investigation of ‘‘something sus picious” at Pointe Du Lac, the nature | of which they did not disclose. | Two more search parties are to be sent into the region where “signals” have been seen, it was announced to- party will consist of a small boat | | manned by two men. {the District of Columbia, representa- tives of the American Horticulture So- ciety, representatives of the office of Public Buildings and Parks and with Dr. Merriam as chairman. I believe that the united opinion of such a com- mittee will be much more useful than any recommendation that one or two experts from some one department not especially concerned under the existing law could have.” Plan for Streets. “Mr. Lanham has already taken up with the committee the difficulties he is facing and they are receiving con- sideration. Whatever expert opinion is ultimately given will come with the co-operation and at the request of the municipal authorities and not as an extraneous attack upon them. There seems to be reason, therefore, for hop- ing that it will receive consideration. ““Another step taken is the develop- ment of a plan for a system of thor- oughfares through the District of C lumbia adequate to take care of the traffic. This study reached the cul- mination of its preliminary stage last Friday when it was reported to the National Capital Park and Planning | Commission. The report then made includes a systematic and logical program for what street widening program is or will 800n become mnecessary with spe- cial consideration as to how this may be done without unnecessary or a 100 extensive simultaneous destruction of trees, Solution of Problem. “As the commission is careful not to make any recommendations without careful study and mature considera- tion, the recommendations made by the report have been held over pending personal inspection and investigation by the commission, and the result of a traffic count now heing made by the director of traffic at the request of the commission. “It may be confidently expected that future street widening will not be asked of Congress without there being a well thought out program. based upon a broader knowledge and analysis of facts than has heretoforé | been avaliable, ®I trust that the foregoing will suf- ficiently reassure yvou as to the it terest I take in this matter and the fact that steps were taken some months ago which will lead to a sen- sible and proper lution of the problem. I believe that the action already initiated will lead to the best | solution of ‘the problem, in conform ity with the interests of the Nation Capital and its inh nts at large.” Dr. Schacht SAil;. 23 (#).—Dr. president of the Gel nk, is leaving for the United States today to participate in a meeting of bank governors. June t BERLI mar § First Photographs of Are Made at Mt. By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, June 23.—Clouds on the planet Venus have been distinctly photographed for the first time by Prof. Frank E. Ross of Yerkes Obser- vatory of the University of Chicago, who is now the guest of Mount Wil- son Observatory, Pasadena, Calif., the university announced yesterday. Prof. Ross used the Mount Wilson |16-inch reflecting telescope with a | flter that allowed the passage of ultra violet rays. In a telegram to Edwin B. Frost, | d on Page 4, Column 39 @irector of Yerkes Obsdrvatory, Prof. 'tant from the earth, Venus' Clouds Wilson Observatory Ross said that he had been able to photograph distictly a large cloud near the South Pole and had found that the clouds around Venus are changing. Through the photographs of these cloud markings Prof. Ross hopes to be able to determine for the first time the period of the rotation of Venus and the length of its day. The posi- tion of the planet's axis never |been known, and it is thought the ‘pll'lure‘! will enable the observer to locate the pole of the planet, and pos- | sibly the period of rotation, | Venus is about 40,000,000 miles dis- | Hijal- | ‘WITH SUNDAY MORNING EDITION C., THURSDAY, LINDBERGH ARRIVES AT BOLLING FIELD - WITHOUT AGCLAIM iFlyer Comes From Dayton in | Army Plane—Will Visit Hoover. {AIRMAN SEEMS PLEASED AT ABSENCE OF CROWD Davison, Warner and MacCracken Greet Hero and Have Luncheon | With Army Officer. | e | Col. Charles A. Lindbergh, intrepid |air mailman, who flew from New York |to Paris, dropped down out of the sky {onto Bolling Field at 11:30 this morn- ling on his third visit to Washington lin the past two wee in strange contrast to that of June 11, when thousands along Pennsyl- [vanla avenue acclaimed him with |pomp seldom accorded the heads of state. The three air secretarles, F. Trubee Davison of the War Depart- ment, Edward P. Warner of the Navy and William P. MacCracken, jr., of the Department of Commerce, were on hand to greet him. A party of about 75 newspaper men and photog- raphers and officers of Bolling Field Col. Lindbergh's visit is for the pur- pose of conferring with the three air secretaries. He left St. Louis Tues- day. flying to Dayton yesterday, where {he spent the night, departing for Washington at 8:42 this morning. Col. Lindbergh made the journey in an Army pursuit plane. It is understood that the Government officials will con- | ter with him on his future plans and obtain his views on the development of aviation abroad. He expects to go to New York Saturday morning. Guest of Burwell. After Lindbergh was met on the field by the three secretaries, he went immediately to the quarters of Maj. Harvey B. Burwell, commanding officer of Bolling Field. The flyer and the officials were guests of Maj. Burwell and Mrs. Burwell for luncheon. Lindbergh was accompanied on the flight by Maj. Thomas I. Lanphier, commanding officer of Selfridge Field, Mich,, and Capt. St. Clair Street of the 1st Army Pursuit Group, sta- tioned at Selfridge Field. The plans for his departure from Dayton at noon were changed after Lindbergh had re- ceived favorable weather.reporis at Wright Fleld at 6:20 o'clock, from Bolling Field. The three planes Bollirig Fleld at_11:25 o'clack, flying high from the West. As they ap- proached the field ‘they simultane- ously went into loops and then came in across the fleld. Lindbergh's plane was in the center slightly ahead of the other two. He circled around the fleld once and then swooped down. Pose for Photos. Mr. Warner, Mr. Davison and Mr. MacCracken were at Lindbergh's plane as soon as it had come to a stop. The flyer leaned out of the cock- pit to shake hands with them. After- wards they posed for photographers for 5 or 10 minutes. Lindbergh wore his famous smile, and good-naturedly stood before the plane while photo; raphers snapped him in a dozen dif ferent poses. About a hundred officers and men of the post and their families saw Lindbergh arrive, but there were less than a dozen visitors. Lindbergh seemed relieved at the absence of a large throng. He was in high spirits and looked over the small crowd with no attempt to conceal his pleasure at the informality of his re- ception. “I haven’t made any arrangements. Lindbergh said, when he was asked what his plans were. Mr. MacCracken said he had several invitations for | Lindbergh from people who want him to visit them. There a ters which the air chiefs would_like iscuss with the flver, Mr. Mac- Cracken said, and it is likely Lindbergh will want to talk over ceré sighted over now in the hands of the publishers. Secretary Hoover is also anxious to talk with him, Mr. MacCracken said. Just what trend these discussions will take was not divulged, but it was be- lieved that aviation officials will want to talk over Lindbergh’s plans for his future with him. several positions with private con- cerns engaged in aviation activities. The women of the post at Bolling Field were also guests of Maj. Bur- well at a buffet luncheon for Lind- bergh. Immediately afterward the flyer left for Washington with the three air secretaries. Flyer Almost Unnoticed. ‘The automobile containing Lindbergh and the secretaries proceeded up Pennsylvania avenue southeast, through the Capitol grounds and thence past the Treasury to the De- partment of Commerce almost un- noticed. In fact the famous fver did not get a glance from scores of tourists ga ing at the Capitol and the Treasur: had been passed before the noon hour crowds about the Treasury recognized the occupants of the car. From this point on to the Department of Com- merce there were frequent from the sidewalks and when the department was reached it was neces- ary for the guards to break a way through throngs clerks for the part The conference was held in the | office of Secretary MacCracken. The party were luncheon guests of Secretary Hoover at 1 o'clock at the Metropolitan Club. Later the party will take a trip down the Potomac on the Navy dispatch boat Dolphin. It wi believed that the conference would be continued on board the Dolphin. Col. Lindbergh disappointed 50,000 persons in Dayton last night when he declined to le through the business section; where they had been waiting for more than four hours for a glimpse of him. He arrived there at ock and was greeted by the ma nd other officials. He explained that he knew nothing of the plans for the reception and declined to participate because his visit was unofficial and for the sole purpose of paying his | respects to_Orville Wright. | Col. Lindbérgh has tentatively ac. !cepted an invitation to visit Ottawa, Canada, July & Col. Lindbergh's arrival today was | completed the welcoming assemblage. | e a number of official mat- | that | technical phases of his book, which is | He has been offered | cheers | of young women | JUNE LINDBERGH T0 VIEW ;Agrees to Assist Duke in In- | spection Before Leaving Saturday, | Col. Charles A. Lindbergh has| agreed tentatively. to assist Lieut. | Donald Duke, in an inspection of sites | under consideration for the Washing- ton airport. Lieut. Duke, who has been assigned by the War Department to assist Maj. W. E. R. Covell, assistant Engineer Commissioner, in selec site, interviewed Col. Linatcreh arrival at Bolling Field this miorning and the transatlantic fiyer agreed to go aloft Saturday morning sites, just before his ew York. Lieut. Duke will pilot the plane and to him will fall the honor of being the first- aviator to. .take . up - the sl Eagle” since his return from France. Despite the fact that the War and Navy Departments have denied the trict the temporary use of Bolling 1d as a landing field for mail planes, it was understood today that Maj. Covell will make a specific rec- ommendation in favor of Gravel Point, on the Virginia side of the Po- tomac just below Highway Bridge, as nent municipal airport. Maj. Covell, with the assistance of by Thursday, two days after the pub- lic luncheon arranged under auspices of the Board of Trade, the Washing- ton Chamber of Commerce, the Mer- chants and Manufacturers’ Associa- tion and the City Club, at which ques- tions affecting the establishment of an airport here will be considered. Warner Reverses Stand. ing Field brings the Assistant tarles of the Army and Navy. in| charge of aviation almost directly in | conflict with the views held by Presi. | dent Coolidge. Since the District au- | thorities counting on u (Continued on Page 5, Column 4. 'NAVY ANNOUNCES 11 NEW REAR ADMIRALS Captains Given Promotion After| List Passes the Approval of President Coolidge. cre- | Eleven new real admirals were named today by the Navy Department, | following approval by President Cool- idge of their choice for promotion by the Navy selection board. Those receiving the appointments | were Capts. Bdward H. Campbell, | Walter S. Crosley, Frank B. Upham, David_F. Sellers, Ridley McLean, Jo- seph M. Reeves, Frank H. Brumby Harris Laning, Henry V. Butler, J. Raby and William H. Standley. One hundred officers of lesser rank also were moved up the line to higher DPosts. In promotion to re tion board pas: choosing the 11 captains for ar admiral, the selec- d over 19 names of eligibles and promoted two captains known as “extra number” officers in recognition of their conspicuous serv ice in the with Spain. These were Capt. Walter S. Crosley and Joseph | M. Reeves. i - MEXICO FOREIGN CREDIT SEEN SHOWING ADVANCE Extend | New York Bankers to 5,000,000 Pesos to Governe ment as Loan. By the Associated Press. MEXICO CITY, June 2 Evidency of improvement in Mexico's foreign credit is seen by the newspapers in the announcement that the interna- tional bankers’ committee on Mexico in New York is to extend a loan of 5,000,000 pesos to the Mexican gov- ernment. The papers think the fact that the Mexican government met the pay- ments on its foreign debt under the Pani-Lamont agreement created a bet- ter opinion among the bankers of Mexico’s credit. ‘Well informed persons believe that it the loan in finally arranged, the money may be used as a fund to sup- port the retirement from circulation of that amount of silver coins in an eYort to improve silver exchange, whichj has been low in terms of gold for rjany months. 23, 1927—FIFTY-TWO PAGES. D. . AIRPORT SITES, the best available site for a perma-i Lieut. Duke, is expected to file his re- | port with the District Commissioners | | linked with illicit liquor traffic having Denial of the temporary use of Boll- | M | them, he said, operated as |and all of them apparently h | nas ¢ Foening Star. * | | | hotographs | Charles A® Tindb | right: Secretary for Aeronautics Warn Secretary Das 1 I GAMBLING DRIVE PLANNED BY DRYS. | | Citizen Crusaders Link Book- makers With Bootleggers in Capital. Evidence that Washington is honey-| combed with gambling houses and | bookmaking establishments which are | come to the attention of Dr. Everett | 3 . secretary of the Citizens’ E sociation, announcement | was made today that the crusade | against liquor will be extended to| these underworld allied enterprises by the 4,000 crusaders who are engaged in a campaign to assist police in en- forcing the law. Dr. Ellison said that letters reach ing the organization headquarters 720 M street, vesterday and t aworning indicated that at least 80 gambling houses of considerable underworld importance were flourish- ing in Washington to the detriment of | wives and families of men who are| victimized in such place rvice int book- | making and bootlegging institutions < ve some connection with the violations of the | dry law. Will Broaden Scope. “We are going after them,” Dr.| Ellison said. “Th~ workers of this organization have been instructed to broaden the scope of their activities to that extent and we expect to be able to furnish the police with in- formation concerning the existence and operation of gambling dens in the immediate future.” The citizens’ auxiliary organization attracted national attention as a new experiment in enforcement of a penal statute, it was indicated both the headquarters of the Citi- ns' Service Association and of the ssociation Against the Prohibition | Amendment, The mail to both headquarters from distant parts of the country. according to Dr. Ellison ot the citi- | zens' group and G. C. Hinckley of | the opposing organization, is strong | in partisan encouragement. Viewpoints are Opposed. From the citizens' crusade view- | point, the campaign is regarded as the first real organized evidence forth- coming that the public is so earnestly | ~(Continued on Page 3, Column 1) snapped at Bolling Field at 1 ergh arrived for a short stay in the Capital. Above, left to of the War Department, Col. Lindbergh and Aeronautics MacCragken of the Department of Commerce. Below: berghbefore heé clinsbed from his plane, talking with Secretary Warner. | tions, service. ns Associated Pre 5 this morning, when Col. er of the Navy Department, Asslst-n: o Col. Lind- 'TRADE BODIES JOIN IN PROTESTING TAX Oppose Rate Above $1.65 on Basis of 20 Per Cent Boost in D. C. Assessment. Emphatic protests against the set- ting of a tax rate for the ensuing fiscal year in excess of $1.65, which, | on the basis of the 20 per cent boost in the assessed value of District prop- erty, to become effective July 1, would produce greater revenue than that now raised by the $1.80 tax rate under the current assessment, today were | laid before the District Commission- in a joint report by the three | rade bodies of Washington. The re- | port was submitted iu person by Ed- | win €. Graham, president of the | Board of Trade; Martin A. Leese, | president of the Chamber of Com- | merce, and Gen. Anton Stephan, president of the Merchants and Man- | ufacturers’ Association. | Holding that a tax rate of $1.65! would provide revenue sufficient to cover the expenditures under the $39.000,000 hudgzet which has been ap- propriated for the coming fiscal year, the heads of the three trade organiza- tions, speaking for the thousands of taxpavers and business men and women affilia with the organiza- warned against the danger of the rising tax burden which has been placed on Washington and urged the Commissioners to make a cut of 15 cents in the existing tax rate. The representatives of ‘the trade groups acted upon authority of a de- cision arrived at late vesterday by a t committee. of officials of the as- ., who met for the first time in the history of the organizations to unite in presenting a concerted state- ment to the Commissioners and to Congress on tax and appropriation | | matters. Reasons Are Given. In presenting the formal report of | the joint committee calling for a tax rate of $1.65, the three trade bo presidents told the Commissioners the taxpayers of Washingtor: now are pay- ing the maximum tax burden which th.v can afford to stand. Due to the heavy increase in the realty assess ment, against which the new tax rate | | | | will be levied, they pointed out, the present rate of $1.89 must be consid- erably reduced to prevent a great in-| crease in the actual tax burden. | r. Leese submitted to thfiflmrg(_l:]‘ (Continued on Page 3, Column 3 F rom German By the Associated Press. & BERLIN, June 23.—Grover Bergdoll, notorious draft dodger, anxious to re- turn to America and inspired by the recent transatlantic flights, is deter- mined to fly to the United States if he can obtain an American plane capable of making the trip. Telegraphing the Berlin bureau of Associated Press today from Hoex- tour, Bergdoll wrote: “Will the constructor of the Spirit of 8t. Louis or the Columbia deliver a plane with a Wright motor in short ‘Bergdoll Seeks American Plane to Fly vy to Interior of U. S. not apswer,” he amplified on his plans as follow: “I am anxious to fly from Europe to the American interior until the gasoline gives out, as soon as an air- plane can be obtained. No German plane capable of this flight is obtain- able at present.” A dispatch from Bremerhaven last week said that Charles Levine, who ac- companied Chamberlin on his Atlantic flight, had informed Bergdoll that the Columbia was not for sale. To a proposal that Bergdoll be permitted to accompany Chamberlin on a return flight to the United States, Levine re- plied that he and Chamberlin were going back to New &ork together, & The only evening in Washington wi Associated Press news the Yesterday’s Circulation, 101,376 TWO CENTS. §41,746,111 BUDGET URGED BY CITIZENS' ADVISORY GOUNCIL Tax Rate of $1.70 to $1.80 Suggested to Care for Sup- plemental Needs. ASKS GROUP TO STUDY FISCAL RELATIONSHIP Would Include Airport Item in 1928 Requests—Committee Meets D. C. Heads. The Citizens’ Advisory Council submitted its final report on the es- limates for the 1928-1929 fiscal year to the Commissioners late yesterday, urging a total budget of $41,746,111, with a variable tax levy ranging between $1.70 and $1.80. The final recommendation of the council veers slightly from its origi« nal tentative suggestion for a budget of $41,000,000 predicated on a tax rate of $1.80. The council took cognizance of the move of the business Interests of the District for a tax levy of $1.65, by pointing out that while such a rate would finance the budget it recommends, the supplemental ap- propriations will increase the figure. Would Include Airport. In a series of general recommen- dations which formed a part of its budget report, the council urged that the Commissioners present a bill at the next session of Congress provid- ing for the creation of a commission to formulate a permanent plan for the equitable apportionment of fiscal obligations between the Federal and District governments; that an item for the purchase of a site for a municipal airport be included in the supplemental appropriations for 1928; that jurisdiction over the installation and maintenance of traffic lights be transferred from the traffic to the electrical department and that the District government seek the frank- ing privilege for its mail. A committee of the council, come posed of James G. Yaden, chairman; Edwin S. Hege, recorder, and D: George G. Havenner, presented th report to the Commissioners. The report, in part, follows: “The Citizens’ Advisory Council of the District of Columbia has been strongly impressed by the meritorious character of the estimates submitted by the several department heads of the District government. In nearly every instance they represent urgent public needs, which should be met as fully as possible. It is only the ne cessity of limiting the total budget to the amount of the revenue that can be derived t h reagon- able taxation that justifies the reduc- tions sug; by the eouncil. “While the council has given as careful study of the detailed esti- mates as the limited time at its dis- posal would permit, so as to arrive at a basis for the allocation of pro- spective funds to the various munici. pal activities, it recognizes the prob- ability that a more extended consider- ation of the comparative merits of the many items might warrant some changes among them. It believes, however, that the proposed distribu- tion of pi ive funds conforms substantially to the relative impor- tance of the various public needs to be served by the budget. “As a result of its study, the Citi. zens’ Advisory Council recommends & total budget to be raised by taxation of $40,038,111 for inclusion in the reg- ular annual District of Columbia ap- propriation bill. To this total should (Continued on Page 11, Column 1.) THREE ARE MISSING AFTER SHIPS CRASH 19 of Crew Rescued When Fishing Trawler Sinks in Heavy Fog Off Coast. By the Associated Press. TRURO, Mass, June 23.—Thres members of the crew of the Surge, a beam trawler operated by the Bay State Fishing Co. of Boston, were missing and believed drowned after she had been sunk in collision with the Clyde Line steamer Ozark five miles off this section of Cape early today. The other 19 were rescued by the Ozark, which was damaged and was beached 1,500 yards off the Pamet River Coast Guard station. Two of the rescued fishermen had severe cuts on the head. The collision occurred during a heavy fog. A large hole was smashed in the side of the Ozark and she was reported to have about 25 feet of water in her forward hold. The Ozark, a freighter, in command of Capt. Anderson, was bound from | Jacksonville for Boston. The Pamet River Coast Guardsmen went to the beach as soon as they aw the steamer racing toward shore and after she had come to rest on the sandy bottom they sent a bnat out to her. [DISTRICT’S TAX LEVY MAY BE SET TOMORROW Commissioners Expected to Ap- prove Recommendation for $1.75 Rate From Donovan. The District’s tax levy for the com- ing fiscal year, beginning July 1, is expected to be fixed by the Commiy- sioners at their semi-weekly board meeting tomorrow morning. The Commissioners originally had planned to determine the tax rate last week, but were delayed on account of the failure of Auditor Daniel J. Dono- van to submit his recommendations on scheduled time. The auditor, however, completed the draft of his report yes- terday afternoon and submitted it to the Commissioners for consideration. While Mr. Donovan has veiled his recommendations with strict secrecy, it is understood that he has proposed a rate of $1.75 on $100 of assessed valuation of real and personal prop- erty. The current rate is $1.80. It is unknown, however, whether the Commissioners plan to order a rate lower than $1.75 in view of the protest, of the trade organizations against a levy higher than §i4l ‘ 5 A