Evening Star Newspaper, September 16, 1927, Page 4

e S U1 S. TARIFF SURVEY n CAUSES PROTESTS Activities of American Agents Start Objections by France, Argentina and Switzerland. By the Associated Press. Argentina is by no means the only country which has objected to repre- sentatives of the American tariff com- mission seeking production costs from manufacturers and producers abroad in an effort to carry into effect the flexible provisions of the Fordney-Mc Cumber tariff act. . France was the first. the govern- ment of that country taking the posi- tion that it would ask its own producers for permi amine | their books, and so could not them | 10 extend that privilege to the repre- sentatives of another country. s Also Protest. Producers in Switzerland also pro- tested against tariff commission rep- resentatives being permitted to exam- ine their books, although the commis- sion was able to obtain satisfactory figures as to the costs of producing Swiss cheese and some other com- modities, the import rates on which | ecame under investigation by the com- on. “hairman Marvin also disclosed to day that difficulties were experienced in Italy, but that these finally had been removed after six months of ef- | ducers of certain commodi- t Britain also declined to books to American repre- Because of the efforts of the State Department to negotiate a commercial treaty with Spain, no effort has been made by the commission to obtain book costs there, although it now is conducting an investigation into the costs of producing onions in that country. Germans Have Co-operated. Mr. Marvin also disclosed that Ger many, at the products of which many of the rates in the Fordney-McCumber law were specifically aimed, had af- forded a greater measure of co-opera- tion than any other country. It was explained that they had appreciated the force of the argument that it was best for Congress and the President to have exact information rather than estimates upon which to base rates. While the flexible provision of the Fordney-McCumber law directs the commission to obtain costs of produc- tion abroad as a basis for the lowering or raising of tariff rates, in some cases where those figures could not be obtained the invoice prices on com- ! modities when delivered in this coun- try were used and became the basis for presidential action. Some members of the commission take the view that the use of invoice prices is contrary to law, but Chair- man Marvin and some others hold to the contrary. Thus far no importers have carried that question into the courts for final adjudication. Commission Divided. TRADE WAR SEEN IN TARIFF DISPUTE OVER FRENCH DUTY (Continued from First Page.) because it was felt that France by this time knew enough about the American system of government not to expect that tariff schedules could be altered by the Executive here over- night. Svery day it is growing more ap- parent that the ill feeling cver the debt question has spread to other fields of diplomacy. While it is true that the United States could place an embargo on certain French products, such reprisals have never led to a sat- istactory solution, but have only ax- gravated the situation and made set- tlements more difficult. The policy here is not to add fuel to the flumes, but to try to convince France of the unwisdom of her course. It is hoped that a postponement will be attained <0 that the matter can be thrashed out at the coming session of Congre: here in December. May Reopen Tariff Question. What France has done may precipitate the domestic political situ tion, in which the tariff has alwa played a_dominant role. The attitude of the administration has been to let the Fordney-McCumber act alone on the thesry that if attempta were made to amend it the Western Republicans would want to go the whole distance and break down some of the =pecial advantages givi 3 The controversy therefore, force the hand of the ad- ministration and compel the reopen- ing of the whole tariff problem, un- less, of course, diplomacy can reach a solution between now and the time Congress meets. But this i3 consid- ered very doubtful, unless. of course, the administration is willing to do some trading on the debt question. Tn fact, it 1s suspected that the entire tariff question may have been ralsed as a sort of smeke screen ror new ne- gotiations on war debts. (Copyright. 1927 ) TARIFF WAR HINTED. French Action Raises Difficult Status in Diplomatic Relations. By the Associated Press. Apparently at an impasse in nego- tlations for a new most-favored-na- tion commercial treaty to remove French tariff barriers against Ameri- can goods, France and the United States today faced a difficult status in their governmental trade relations, which, in the viewpoint of some American officia verged toward the possible development of a tariff war between the two countries. While it was declared at the State Department there would be little de- lay in the formulation of the American reply to the rejection by France of the American proposal for the new com- mercial agreement, little solution of the situation was promised by the answer of this Government. As the tariff act prohibits the negotiation of treaties on any basis in connection with tariffs except with equal treat- ment for all nations, this limitation upon the powers of the President is expected to prevent acceptance of the French proposals. U. S. Tariff Limitations. Washington for a two weeks’ vacation Besides being divided on that propo- sition, the commission is divided on the question of whether there should be a flexible triff, as it has been ever since that departure in tariff legisla- tion was first proposed by President Harding in 1921 hold that the commission should be solely an inquisitorial body, making jts reports to Congress, which has the constitutional power to change Some members |jn at his home in 8t. Paul, Minn., without having an opportunity to discuss the French note with President Coolidge, the limitations of the tariff act are considered by the State Department officials so clear and binding that this phase undoubtedly would be stressed the American reply. The French communication was withheld from publication by the de- partment under the rule of courtesy that requires opportunity for sim- | for lambs; f NG STAR. WASHINGTON, D. C., Calvert County Man Wins Coveted Sweepstakes on 1927 Tobacco. Special Dispatch to The Star. UPPER MARLBORO, Md., Septem- ber 16. — With the annual southern Maryland fair closing tomorrow, ex- hibitors were preparing today to take their products home. Gov. Albert C. Ritchie attended the fair yesterday. A guest| at a dinner given by the fair association, he later witnessed a number of races and mingled with the large crowd. One of the most coveted awards of the fair, the sweepstakes prize for 1927 crop tobacco, was announced yesterday. J. Hammett Gray of Prince Frederick, Calvert County, was the winner of the contest, which was open also to grow- ers of Prince Georges, Charles, S Marys and Anne Arundel Countie Contests for the best tobacco, 1926 crop, shown by growers in each of these counties, also were of much in- terest. Premiums were awarded in this order: Prince Georges County, Louis ind Russell Cross, Frank Dent, Walter T. Townshend, Ernest W. Garner and ude Young: Charles, A. E. Gardiner, C. A. Bowling, W. Au- gustus Montgomery and J. H. Your of Thoma: Marys, T. L. Davi Carroll L. Davis, G. Fdgar Abell, R. H. Woodburn, Daniel Woodburn; Calvert, J. W. King, Louis S. King, L. R. v, J. Hammett Gray, Charles A. Gray; Anne Arundel, B. F. Griffith, John A. Fisher, McLean Shepherd, rnest Shepherd, v Grifith. wards in the sheep exhibit were made public. The winner: ire—Robert Murray & stone, Md., first for ram years old; second, for ram 1 year fi second and third for ewes , second and third for first, second and third : and second for rams, aid second for ewes, and first, second and third for ewes (grade). 8. E. Sweeney, Upper Marlboro—=sSccond for ram 2 ars old. J. C. Sweeney, Up- per Mar irst for ram lamb (g-ade): first for ewe lamb (zrade); first for n and pair of ewes (<rade). Wolfe, Townshend—Fir for ram 2 years old (grade) and first for ram and two ewes. Oxford—John L. Best, Townshend, won all premiums. Lin- coln—John L. Best, won all premiums. Dorsett—S. E. Sweeney won all pre- i s. Shropshire—A. Wolfe won 'miums. Tunis—Henry Purch- Wiz, won all premium: HOSPITAL ATTENDANT ACCUSED OF LARCENY Olin Wynne Beall Arrested at St. Elizabeth Charged With Theft of $250 Ring. Olin Wynne Beall, 31 years old, an attendant at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, residing at 1303 Potomac avenue southeast, was arrested on a charge of grand larceny by headquarters de- tectives yesterday afternoon on a war- rant sworn out by Mrs. Nellie S. Hayes, iormerly of 226 Randolph place northeast, for the alleged theft of a ring valued at $250. The arrest was made at St. Eliza- beth's Hospital by Detectives C. J. P. Weber and H. E. Ogle when Beall also ons, went there to receive pay after an absence of several weeks. In the meantime hls address was unknown to police, it is stated. Mrs. Hayes charges that Beall took the ring from a dresser when he vol- unteered to “help her move” when she was preparing to go to Minneapolis several weeks ago. The ring was re- covered by detectives at a pawn shop in Rosslyn, it is stated. rates at will. ‘Whether Congress has authority to delegate to the President the power to raise or lower rates was ques- tioned when the Fordney-McCumber bill was before Congress, and it may h‘e agitated again at the coming ses- sion. ultaneous publication of such com- munications by the originative gov- ernment. But, although the Washing- ton officials had no opportunity for de- tailed consideration of the note, aston- ishment was indicated by them that the French foreign office was not fully advised as to the limitatory provisions of the tariff act. The nature of the French proposals was assumed to mean that the French officials had not been cogni- zant of these phases of the American law since there could have been no point suggesting to the Washington Government a course of actlon it could not follow within the law. L WM WOMAN IS ARRESTED IN TAXI HOLD-UP CASE Florence Virginia Tyler Is Held for Virginia Authorities, but Denies Charge. Florence Virginia Tyler, 33 years old. Mount Rainier, Md., was atrested this merning by Detective Carleton Tally and held for Virginia authori- ties in connection with an alleged tax- jcab hold-up near Tyson’s Corner, in Fairfax County, early on the morning of August 13. Mrs. Tyler is alleged to have been an occupant of a taxicab, which, with a male companion, she boarded in Georgetown. The driver, John B. Green, 1803 Thirty-fourth street, was directed to drive into the countty and after he had proceeded a half mile beyond Tyson’s Corner he was held up at the point of pistols by his male passenger and a man met in the road, who hailed the taxicab, relieving him of $12, he told police. Mrs. Tyler, who was taken to the House of Detention awaiting the arri- val of Sheriff Harvey Cross of Fair- fax County, admitted being in the tax- jcab, but denied participation in the hold-up, stating that she was robbed hersel, police stated. GET WAGE INCREASE. Local Motion Picture Musicians Penalty Clauses in Act. Win Three-Year Contract. Althcugh it also was indicated the | Local musiclans have won a wage French government probably was |increase in an agreement recently unaware of the retaliatory provisions |8igned with the Motion Picture The- of the tariff act Which grants the |ater Owners’ Association, but have President the right to impose penalty |been denied additional men, it was duties or even absolute embargoes |learned today. The new agreement, against the imports of countries exer- | 8aid to be a compromise between the cising tariff discriminations against |$85 a week asked by the musicians American goods, it was regarded as|and the $67 which they formerly re- certain no mention of these imposi- | ceived, will run three years, according tions would be made in the American | to Frank Steffy, chairman of the man- answer agers' wage scale commission. But the possibility of the use of iy these penalty provisions for the first $6,000 for Wharf Approved. time to meet the situation of the French tariff schedules was under A recommendation by engineers of the District government that an item seriously increasing consideration by 't . - the Washington officlals. It was Indl- | ;¢%¢5 465" tor reconstructing the Dis- tiot morgue whart be inserted in the 2ated, however, that the formal corre- spondence between the two govern- urgent supplemental estimates was ap- oved today by the Commissioners. ments had not yet reached anyl stage = of an open threat of retallatory | "Wrart was condemned some time ago. measures. Trade Board Group Enlarged. French Awaiting Reply. PARIS, September 16 (#).—The President E. C. Graham of the ‘Washington Board of Trade has French foreign office today is await- ing the American reply to yesterday’s named four additional members to the membership committee of the organi- RS French proposal on the tariff ques- Falls Off Steamboat Wharf. tion. The reply is expected either zation, it was announced today. The new members are Percy C. Brady, Lyle Chaffin, 28 years old, 1311 L | it00ay,of 10moriow. Homer L. Kitt, Rufus S. Lusk and > The majority of the press accepts Ktreet, tumbled off the Norfolk and|the French government's stand that Washington steamboat wharf yester- Fred Smith., negotlations can be entered into oniy day afternoon. Louis Scott, 103 Fourth {on the ground of reciprocity as the street, Atlantic City, N. J., and John 1 ] correct stand. Some newspapers that m—— Parker, colored, 1235 Second_street |are opposed to the governmert think | A stone cup which had been burled routhwest, pulled him ashore. He was | that France went too far in offeriag | since the beginning of the Christian taken to Emergency Hospital and |reductions pending negotiation of a |era was recently unearthed in Roods, treated for three fractured ribs. commercial treaty. Karriemuir, Scotlan 969909606665609599 WASHINGTON SILK STORE, INC., 1114 G ST. N.W. @ GOING OUT OF BUSINESS 2 Closing-Out Sale—Lease Expires—Just 6 Days Left SILKS Of the Wanted Weaves—Merchandise That Is Dependable + This Stock Must Be Sold Every Fabric of the Season Will Be Offered g AT Wanted Colors for Fall Wear From 33 to 54 Inches Wide Price Consisting of Satin Crepes, Satin Cantons, Flat Crepes, Washable Crepes, Crepe de Chines, Plain Georgettes, Printed Georgettes, Printed Crepes, Brocaded Crepes, Taffetas, Tub Silks, Metal and Velvet Bro- cades and Novelty Weaves of various description. 9993 ¢ EXHIBIT B4 LIVE STOCK S AT UPPER MARLBORO Upper: Holstein cow, 3 years old, owned by Clarence M. Roberts of Land- over, Md. Lower: Hampshire ram, 2 years old, owned by Robert Murray & Son, Cumberstone, Md. Central High's Youngest Graduate, 13 Years Old, Registered at G. W. U. Erik K. Reed, 13 years and 1 month old, who achleved the distinction last June of being the youngest pupil ever to graduate with all required credits from Central High School, registered at George Washington University to- day. Reed was 12 years old when he re- celved his diploma at Central. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin C. Read, Clifton terrace 2 Mrs. Reed explained today that her son was taught at home, not enter- ing the public schools until he was prepared to be enrolled in the second year at Central Migh. She says that he always has enjoyed instruction which she has given him and that despite the fact he has made record progress he never has been pushed or_required to study at night. It is emphasized by the unusual Iad’s parents that he is essentially a “normal” boy, being Interested in athletics. He speaks several foreign languages. JARDINE TURNS DOWN NEW PIKE’S: PEAK ROAD Present Highway Will Public Property by 1935, Ruling States. By the Associated Press. Secretary Jardine today decided not to permit construction of a second road to Plkes Peak, Colo. Under the decision the present road will become public property not later than Decem- ber, 1935. : At that time the Federal Govern- ment will offer the road to Colorado as a public highway, in accordance with the policy of the Forest Service, W. B. Greeley, chief forester, an- nounced. The State would be respon- sible for the maintenance of the road. 1t _unwilling to accept under the con- ditions, the road would then be offered to the county. Ofter of the road was made by the Become Peak Auto Highway Co. ies with it 500 acres of privately owned land and all structures neces- sary to its operation. The only con- dition_is that the company be guar- anteed right of use without competi- || tion and at prevailing toll rates until the close of the 1935 season. Secretary Jardine accepted the offer in preference to the proposal of W. D. Corley. contractor, to construct a second road. e Goldfish Killed by Bees. Correspondence of The Star. CORCORAN, Calif.—Bees have stung and killed more than 40 gold- fish in the private pool of Mrs. J. D. Bliss at her home here. Eighteen were killed in one day recently. The hees got in their deadly work when the pets came to the surface and snapped at the insects, thinking them tidbits. A net now covers the pool. - When only flve years old, Mozart composed a minuet. step you take and When Suminer yields te Fall, enjoy the zest that Nettletons can add to every which they carry you to every plaee you Priced at $12.50 te $18. & B :kminmp—nuudyv' N:tdm last. In se- the easy style with 1409 H Street FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 16, 1927. | Planning Commission. GROUP MAY STUDY HIGHWAY PROGRAN Park and Planning Commis- sion May Refer Matter to Special Committee. The National Capital Park and which today began a three-day meoting to discuss importan{, city planning problems that have been under study during the Summer, probably will decide to refer to a committee for further delibera- tion the recommendation submitted by experts for the layout of a system of major thoroughfares to take care of the future needs of the city, After having been in session for two hours this morning officials of the commission Indicated they would not undertake to pass final judgment on this subject at this time. It is prob- able that they will set aside the No- vember meeting for a more detailed study and instruct a committee of seweral members to devote the inter- vening time to a close analysis of the suggestions of L. D. Tilton, the con- sultant engaged to map out the pro- posed system. Details Not Published. Althiough the details of the various recommendations relating to major thoroughfares have not been made public, # was explained that the goal aimed at is to provide an adequate number of direct arteries of travel through the city and into the regional area of Maryland and Virginia sur- rounding the District. One particular problem under con- sideration is whether there should be another bridge to carry through traffic across Rock . Creek some dis- tance north of Calvert street. One definite suggestion is that a high-level bridge be constructed across the valley in line with Tilden and Upshur streets to provide a cross-town Youte for trucks, which are not permitted in Rock Creek Park, or for other through traffic to enable it to avoid the wind- ing trip down into the park. Meets With Arts Group, It is probable that if the commis- sion decides to refer the whole sub- Ject to a committee for additional study during the next two months various details would be made public from time to time. The commission is devoting this afternoon to a meeting with the Fine Arts Commission to discuss the ap- proach to the new Arlington Memo- rial Bridge. One suggestion that will be gone into is whether there should be an underpath to enable traffic coming down the Rock Creek and Po- tomac parkway to avoid crossing the path of the traffic to and from the new bridge. One of the most important sessicns of this monthly meeting will be to- morrow, when the commission will devote the entire day to a study of the report of Earl O. Mills on the street rallway transportation needs of the future. — SPEEDBOATS CHURN RIVER AS POTOMAC RACERS GET AWAY (Continued from First Page.) II. 'W. 8. Corby's Jayee IT was in evi- dence. It will probably be piloted by Miss Eleanor Corby in the women's tire 2% miles of the straightaway by stepping from one boat to another. Coast Guard boats did taxi duty in etting the officials and guests aboard the Porpoise, the Manning and the other official boats and police duty in clearing up the traffic jams and get- ting the small boats parked properly. The land spectators were slower in arriving, but by the time the first race began they had traced a gayly colored border along the seawall opposite the course. Weather Ideal for Race. The weather was ideal for boat rac- ing. A lazy Midsummer mist hung over the river, just heavy enough to give occasional relief from the mid- day sun, and a soft breeze did its bit to make the spectators comfortable. But at that there were innumerable cases of sunburn in course of devel- opment. Pop, sandwich, peanut, popcorn, balloon and whatnot vendors iwere out | early, and there was a plentiful sup- ply of refreshments, both afloat and ashore. They were welcome, hecause some of the spectators were in such a hurry to get to points of vantage that they didn't have time to get their lunches. ‘Tomorrow's races, which will In- clude the final heats of the President's Cup race, the Dodge Trophy race and the two hydroplane classes. as w as the class C outhoards and the - retary of the Navy’'s Cup, are schied- uled to begin at 1 o'clock, with the final event, the ladies’ championship, set to start at 6:20. All the trophies except the Presl- dent’s Cup will be presented to their winners at a dinner and ball tomor- row night at the Willard Hotel. The Corinthian Yacht Club will be host tonight to participants and honor guests at a reception at its clubhouse. Water Tower Contract Let. A contract for construction of u water tower at the Reno reservoir east of Thirty-ninth street and south of Donaldson place was awarded by the Listrict Commissioners today to SEES 1. 5. BEHIND IN AVIATION FIELD Legion Convention Is Con- sidering Separate Depart- ment for Aeronautics. By the Associated Press. PARIS, September 16.—The ¢ that the United States is the mos backward of any firstclase povor in the development of a real air force is made In n resoiution draftad by the American Le, al commit tee on aeronat L s preseniation to the Legion convention ope next week. As a remedy, the committee, fieaded by Rev. Gill Kobb Wlilson of Trenton, ., urges the inaugucaticn of a epartment of national aero- nautics with cabinet representation. It proposes that the President a point a board of acronautic strate to study establishment of such a de- partment. The magnificent overseas flights of bergh and others are not to he n as an indication that m aviation has advanced in the U States the committee warns, a3 a criterion of what Ameri- en are able and ready to do hacked by interested organiz- can when tions. 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