Evening Star Newspaper, September 23, 1927, Page 6

PRESIDENT'S MOVE MAY INDICATE PLAN Appointments of Morrow and Young Seen as of Politi- cal Significance. BY DAVID LAWRENCE. verything that President Coolidge dos s being scrutin whether he is a receptive candidate for renomination. Two things he dil this week—the appointment of Dwight | Morrow to be Ambassador to Mexico and R. A. Young of Minnesota to be| a member and probably chairman of the Federal Reserve Board—can be in- terpreted as a sort of reflection of the President’s inner thoughts. At first blush the naming of a mem- bér of the firm of J. P, Morgan & Co. to be Ambassador to Mexico or any- thing else which might mean a quar- rél with the Senate over confirmation seemed to be an example of a kind of | don't care attitude which could come | only from a man who did not choose to run. But the way the Morrow ap- pointment has heen received in the Jast 24 hours indicates that Mr. Cool- idge saw further ahead than a mere controversy over Mr. Morrow’s bank- ing connections. He saw a chance to get the Mexican problem settled, a cir- cumstance which would give his ad- ministration strength in quarters where it has been severely criticized For there is no doubt that the admin- istration’s policy in Mexico and Cen- tral America genérally has been & tar- @et for persistent attack. Young Knows West. Mr. Coolidge has never been tied up in the public mind as friendly to Wall Street to the extent his oppo- nents would like to have him. so the Democrats are privately gleeful over Wwhat they hope to tag him with pub- licly when their campaign namely, as the guardian of Eastern financial interests. Mr. Coolidge knew that this kind of attack would be made anyway and that in the East it would make little headway. As for the West, Mr. Coolidge has been hav- ing his troubles with farm relief and | he has been characterized as out of sympathy with the Western viewpoint. But it so happens that on the same { day that Mr. Coolidge appoints an Ambassador to Mexico in which the . West can have only a_casual interest, he selects for the Federal Reserve Board, in which the Weit has an ab- sorbing interest, a man who knows /' the agricultural and banking problems | of the Northwest as well as, Hf not het. ter than, any man now on t - eral Reserve Board. oo So if one were to get the impres- sion that Mr. Coolidge is doing as he pleages, feeling that he is goihg to © retire from office anyway, this is off- met by the care he took in filling the vaca caused by the resignation of D. R. Issinger, governor of the Fed- eral Reserve Board. Has Choice in East. He might have picked an Eastern banker—he had many friends from whom a selection could have been made, as, for lastance, Eugene Meyer, . Jir., but he realized that the West need- ed more representation on the board and a convineing proof of the admin- . istration’s desire to help solve the ag- ricultural problem—for there is a g00d deal the Reserve Board can do from time to time to aid in stabilizing credit in areas that need it. Mr. Coolidge has acquired none the less an important attitude toward pol- itics and the politicians. He is trying . to do what he would do, to be sure, if this were as he prefers it to be— the last few months of his Period of service. in so doing the leaders who expect him to be drafted see op- portunitles for the President to strengthen himself with public opin- :don and make it easier for the draft- coessf’ ing process to be su ful. Brooklyn's new-high school is ex- pected to cost $2,533,000 and five grade schools $750,000 each. “PE value. d to determin | starts— | Also Zippy, Collegiate—and whatever else a young chap calls STYLE when he finds lots of it in a shoe! Brimful of quality, too—and These are two Live Ones! “Big Boy” 7th& K 414 9th 3212 14th DEMOCRATS START BIGPARLEY INUTAH | Western Leaders Convene at Ogden, With Large Senti- ment for Smith Seen. | | | | | By the Associated Press. OGDEN, Utah, September 23.— | Western Democratic leaders were here today for the opening of a conference |to discuss “big problems of the party,” including unity in the West aind the indorsement of a presidential candidate. | Although an invitational letter sent to prominent Democrats in a dozen States failed to mention any particu- lar candidate, Fred W. Johnson of Wyoming, who will preside at the first sesfon, said he expected Gov. Al Smith of New York would be in- | dorsed for the presidential nomina- tion. “Withdrawal of William G. MeAdoo has cleared the field,”” Johnson said on his arrival from his home, at Rock Springs. “There is no other candi- date. Two-Thirds Rule. “Eastern and Southern Democrats are watching this conference with great interest, for they would like to know just how the West feels,” John- son declared. “But this conference is to talk about the big problems of the party, and attention will be given to all of them. “The two-thirds rule at national con- | ventiong will be one of the most im- portant matters to come up, as will the unity of Western Democratic plans.” Delbert M. Draper, Democratic State chairman of Utah, said the wet and dry question and the matter of “West- ern sympathy” would be considered. Smith Strength Seen. | “What the voters of the West want is some one who has capacity of un- derstanding that there is something west of the Bowery,” Draper declared. It was his opinion that there would be no concerted opposition to Gov. Smith in Utah. Other delegates mentioned tarift legislation to meet the diversified in- terests of the West as a probable sub- ject for discussion. Johnson announced he expected del- egations from Utah, Idaho, Montana, ‘Wyoming, Nevada, California, Colo- rado, South Dakota, Towa and possibly Washington, Oregon and Arizona. He_ said that while New Mexico would not be represented, leaders from that State, including John B. Me- Manus, State chairman, had informed him they were in favor of the program outlined for the meeting. George H. Hunder, prominent party worker of that State, telegraphed that “senti- ment is very favorable to Al Smith.” First Potential Candidate. L. E. Dillingham, State Democratic chairman of Idaho, en route here, pre- dicted that Gov. Smith would receive the full support of at least 10 Western States. “The Smith sentiment,” Dillingham said, ‘*has been found to be overwhelm- ing in the Western States since the first conference at Ogden last July.” He also predicted this conference would result in a permanent ‘“‘Smith- &r-?resxdent" organization in the est. The first potential candidate for the presidential nomination to appear here was L. H. Francisco of San Diego, Calif., who recently announced his can- didacy. He told Johnson that he would attend the sessions and “might have something to say.” Francisco has been active for sev- efal years in Democratic circles at San Diego. His friends expressed surprise when he announced he would seek the presidential nomination. The Only Way. From the Boston Transcript. “How did you learn to fly?” “From the ground up.” PPYT L3 One of our new “Tri-Wears.” Sturdy black or “Fall” tan im- ported Danish Calf. New Haig last. Semi= soft, wide toe. Over= weight soles, slugged heels. A “Big Boy” in wear as well as style! One of our Fall “Hahn Specials.” Sturdy black or tan “saddle” calf. Full double sole, half leather lined, blucher. On a speedy brogue last, with ~ unusual stitching. It's a Others “Man’s Shop” 14th at G 233;Pa. Ave. S.E. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. FRENCH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DELEGATES HERE C., FRIDAY, \SEPTEMBER 23, 1927. Deputy Sheriffs and Federal Court Delegates of the French Chamber of Commerce arrived here yesterday to discuss the finance and trade between the United States and France. They will call on the French Ambassador. Left to right, (front row), Pierre de Malglaire, president, and Montague Sterling, vice Pierre Cartier Vier, third from left, president. FISCAL EXPERTS Lamont of Morgan & Co. Be- lieved Invited to Survey Island Situation. BY FREDERIC WILLIAM WILE. Thomas W. Lamont of J. P. Morgan & Co. is en route to Javan to consult with Japanese financiers on subjects connected with the economic situation in their country. Of no less signifi- cance than Mr. Lamont’s own trip 1s the fact that he is accompanied by Jeremiah Smith, jr., of Boston, who made an international reputation in 1925 and 1926 as the reconstructor of the finances of Hungary. Mr. Smith functioned at Budapest as the com- missioner of the League of Nations. A third member of the Lamont party is Martin Egan, former newspaper man, and now attached to the execu- tive staff of the Morgan banking house in New York. The Lamont-Smith mission is shroud- ed in some mystery. When he sailed for the Far East on September 17, Mr. Lamont conveyed the impression that he and his friends are going to Japan merely at the invitation of financlal colleagues there. He added that busi- ness has nothing to do with the trip and that he expects social activities to take up all of the party’s time in Toklo. Important Mission Seen. Despite Mr. Lamont’s disclaimer, the view persists in Washington that he and Mr. Smith have, in fact, an im- portant mission in prospect. It is be- lieved that they have been invited to survey the whole Japanese economic situation and propose ways and means of reorganizing it. The present finan- cial status in no way involves the Japanese government’s finances. Their soundness remains unchanged. The budgets of Japan are conservatively estimated, and a large surplus is the rule rather than the exception. It is rather “big business” in Nip- pon which is sick and in need of eco- nomic doctors. Signs of the present crisis first appeared last March, when several banks in Tokio and vicinity ended payments, and runs were e on others. The instant assist- ance rendered by the Bank of Japan, the central bank of the country, and by a group of leading private banks probably averted a general financial panic at that time. The immediate cause of the difficul tie; was the delay in the passage of legislation to extend the “earthquake bills.” These bills were bank loans that were made uncollectable by the great earthquake in September, 1923. Through an arrangement with the Bank of Japan at that time the gov- ernment came to the relief of the banks holding such paper by author- izing the Bank of Japan to redis- count it. Recent Big Failure. In April of this year conditions were aggravated by the failure of the great importing and exporting firm of Su- zuki & Co. Its heaviest creditor was the Bank of Taiwan, which suspend- ed. As the Bank of Taiwan is a semi- government institution, it was at first felt that the government might be in- clined to come to the rescue, as it had in the past. The political controversy which arose over the Suzuki crash ended in a change in the government and brought to power the Seiyukai party, with Baron Tanaka at its head. The extent of the crisis was shown when the Tanaka cabinet declared a moratorium of three weeks, extending not only to Japan proper, but to all other parts of the Japanese Empire, including Korea and the Japanese railway zone in south Manchuria. Authorities attribute existing condi- tions in Japan primarily to the conse- quences of the earthquake of 1923. Post-war economic depression also hcontinues to make itself feit through- out the country’s industrial and com- mercial life. It has been estimated that the earthquake destroyed one- eighth of Japan’s national wealth. Japan’s industries suffered material losses approximating _$1,000,000,000. Since the earthquake Japan’s, indus- tries_have been affected by losses in the China market, owing to military activities there, as well as to the boy- cott of Japanese goods in 1925. Re- cently there has been a serious decline in the price of raw silk, the chief in- dustry, due to the competition of rayon. Chuzo Mitsuchi, Japanese finance minister, recently said that what Japan chiefly needed was to “copy” the Federal Reserve system of the United States and thus insure herself against recurrence of panics. (Covyright. 1927.) SHEA PETITI6NS COURT TO GRANT FINAL DECREE Treasury Employe Causes Notice to Be Served on Wife in Di- vorce Action. The Equity Court has been asked by Attorney Vivian O. Hill, counsel for George W. M. Shea, employe of the Treasury Department, to grant the final decree for absolute divorce from Mrs. Rose Reine Shea, his French wife, and notice has been served on the wife’s attorney, Albert D. Esher, that the decree will be presented to the court on Septem- ber 28. Mrs. Srea on August 30 requested the court to vacate the interlocutory decree granted on May 31, saying that they had become reconciled and that there was no need for the court to award the final decree. The husband has sued Phillipe C. Soyez, insurance broker, for $50,000 mages for alleged alienation of rs. Shea’s affections. BREAK IN WAGE PARLEY. Illinois Coal Operators Propose Go- ing Over Union Heads With Offer. ST. LOUIS, September 23 (#).—Jo- seph D. Lumaghi, coal operator, an- nounced here today the Illinois coal operators had decided to break off ne- gotiations with the United Mine Work- ers of America and to attempt to deal directly with the 75,000 idle miners in in the State by offering them a wage reduction of about 30 per cent. Saturday—The Hecht Co. Introduces Baby Sealskin (oats The New Fur Success From the Greatest Family in Furdom 3185 Baby Seals born on the ice floes of the North Atlantic are arrayed in a rich raiment of snowy white, The Northern Atlantic Baby Seal is known the world over as the “White Coat,” because it is the only species born with white fur. able of furs. TE Hecrr Co-F STREET [} Baby sealskin takes dyes per- fectly. It is as soft and pliable as velvet, yet one of the most dur- Ideally suited for the. football game, for afternoon or evening, for the snowstorm, for motoring, for business. With the college girl this is the logical successor to the ubiquitous rac- coon, since it is just as warm and long wearing — and undeniably more becoming and chic. Shown in Three Rich Tones of Brown—Light Sand—Tan Deep Beaver Double-breasted style, as il- lustrated ; handsomely and warm- ly lined; superbly finished. For the woman who demands “some- thing different” in fur. (Third Floor.) THREE MINES IN OHIO RESUME OPERATIONS Attaches Closely Guard Scenes of Workings. By the Associated Press. ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio, Septem- ber 23.—Three Belmont County mines were in operation today, mining and shipping coal after a period of sev- eral weeks marked by near riots and encounters between workmen and un- employed miners. They were the Webb mine, at Shady Side; the Provident mine, at St. Clairs- ville, and the Florence mine, at Mar- tins Ferry. Three cars of coal were shipped from the Webb mine yesterday and the day’s total product at the three mines was 250 tons. The scenes of the workings are guarded by deputy sheriffs, mine guards and Federal court attaches. and cars bearing workmen to the mines are guarded. Sixteen deputy United States mar- shals are keeping sharp watch to see that the provisions of the resraining, order issued by Judge Benson W. Hough of Federal District Court against the United Mine Workers are lived up to. _— 67,963 PUPILS ENROLLED IN SCHOOLS FOURTH DAY Increase of 1,500 Over Number on Same Date Last Year, Authori- ties Report. The fourth day’s enrollment in the public school system yesterday reached 67,963 pupils, or 1,501 more than the 66,462 enrollment for the same day last year, it was announced today at the Franklin School. Increases have consistently been noted in the enroliments in both high and elementary schools. For the first time in many years each of the five principal high schools shows increases. Central High School yesterday had an enrollment of 2,713 pupils, as com- pared with 2,689 on the same day in 1926; Eastern, 1,959 as compared with 1,765; Western, 1,429 as compared with 1,184; Business, 1,195 as com- pared with 1,080 and McKinley, 1,347 as compared with 1,205, A new shift of hours has been es- tablished at Central High School, where double shifts have been the rule since the war period. The sec- ond shift this year is reporting at 10 in the morning instead of 11, and be- ing dismissed at 4:30 instead of 4:15 as last year. ATRIPLE-SEAL Fashion's Winning Ways ! In footwear, priced within the range of every purse, for the woman who KNOWS STYLE! GUARANTEE Why does he so promptly suggest WILKINS BREAKFAST COFFEE? Because he knows fhat he can safely do so. That it will be fresh. That Triple- Sealing preserves the qualities which make WILKINS flavor a quantity-saver, for its strength lasts. 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