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“From Press to Home Within the Hour” The Star’s carrier system covers every city block and the regular edi- tion is delivered to Washington homes as fast as the papers are printed. \WEATHER. (U8 Weather Bureau Forecast.) Cloudy tonight and tomorrow; warm- er_tonight. Temperatures—Highest, 66, at 4:30 pm. yesterday. Lowest, 46, at 6 am. today. Full report on page 9. WITH SUNDAY MORNING EDITION ¢ Foening St Yesterday’s Circulation, 105,622 TWO CENTS. SMITH GAINS 128 BLANTON N BITTER MORE DELEGATES IN b CLASHES TRYINGTO THREE PRIMARIES i - DISCREDITPOLICE New York Will Give Governor Trigs to Get Capt. Sheetz to 86 Votes, Wisconsin 26 Admit Third-Degree Meth- ch Closing New York Stocks, Page 14 e . WASHI 30,654, 2 No. APRIL 4, 1928 —FORTY-SIX PAGES. UP) Means Associated Press. Entered as second elass matter post office, Washington, D. C. I TS SLUMES ; PROTECT LINDBERGH'S SLUMBER ;[”MP SUM FUR l] [:-fFlyer Loses Pursuers in Cloud Bank and . ANB SUBS"I”I[S‘ : Dodges Into House at Santa Barbara G40 FISCAL PLAN s s GTON, C., WEDNESDAY, one of the gates and was turned back he wealthy aviation enthusiast w mpelled to return to his hotel ar range for an interview with Lind-| i By the Associated Press. SANTA BARTARA, Calif,, April 4.—| Th Guards and sawed-off shotguns were | CO! brought into use here today to guard | AN TewL ME, AUNTIE, ods Are Used. Roll Call Shows 46 to 20 in Favor of Former Appropri- ation Ratio—Two Hours of Debate Held. REDUCTION IN TAXES IS NOT CONTEMPLATED Col. Charles A. Lindbergh against in- | trusions and insure him a complete Test ‘The armed guards were thrown about the home of Mrs. Harry F. Knight, Stationed two at each gate of her home, they stopped all callers, even Harry Guggenheim of the Guggenheim Foun- dation for the Advancement of Avia- tion, which employed the famous flying | colonel to make his Nation-wide air tour last year. Phipps Declares Committee Senti- ment Favors Levies Here Equal to Those in Comparable Cities. Change Fought by King as Leg- islation. By a vote of 46 to 20 the Senate today approved the action of the Senate appropriations committee from the District appropriation bill the $9.000.000 lump sum as the Federal Government's share of upkeep toward the National Capital and substituting the 60-40 ratio. The ‘Toll call came after two hours of debate, in the course of which Chair- man Phipps of the District subcom- mittee on appropriations and several other members of the subcommittee answered the' objection of those who | el S Ll ote emanating to- opposition was led by Senators King, |- spoke in opposition to the change. The Democrat, of Utah, and Caraway, Dem- Guggenheim’s automobile rolled up to where Lindbergh was resting last night. | vergh by telephone. Col. Lindbergh, represented as be- coning more and more annoyed by | interviewers and photographers, made o mysterious flight here yesterday, hop- ping off shortly before noon. No desti- nation was announced. a cloud bank and disappeared. About an hour later he landed in a small clearing near Mrs. Knight's home and scurried into the house of his hostess without encountering any interference. Lindbergh’s visit, according to Mr. Guggenheim, probably will be for two weeks. During that time the flyer will endeavor to objain a complete rest. |SENATOR FESS CHOSEN - KANSAS CITY KEYNOTER | | TROTSKY REPORTED SLAINBY ARMENIAN |Exiled Leader Said to Have in striking | Been Shot Hunting—De- nied by Moscow. BY GEORGE HYDE. By Cable o Toe Star end Chicaro Dally RIGA, April 4.—Leon Trotsky, stormy petrel of the Soviet revolution, was “ac- cidentally” killed more than a week Feeling inside the country is repott- led to be intense, Trotsky sympathizers openly wearing mourning arm bands on the streets of the Russian capital. Details Still Meager. Details of the incident are extreme- ly meager. The strictest silence is wide! the city. that some take the position that the expenses should be born largely by the Federal Government. Senator King took the position that the 60-40 ratio would not be fair or just, and indicated that he agreed with a speech made by Representative Sim- mons, can, Nebraska, who han- died the Fi ‘ebruary. Senator King also argued that in speaking of the taxes here and in other places, consideration should be given 10 the State and county taxes paid in other cities Benator King argued that the large eppropriations made by the Federal Government for public bulidings here “(Continued on Page 2, Column 2) MARINES PREPARING DRIVE ON SANDINO Forces Moving Up by Plane and Truck for Strong Attack—3,000 Men Ready. The $tsr wnd Chicaxs Daily News, Copyright. 192K MANAGUA, Nicaragus, April 4.-— “Troops end munitions sre moving out of Mansgua by sirplanes and trucks w- ward the Ocotal and Matagalps sec- tors in prepurstion for & strong attack on the rebels toward the end of this week. Almost 3,000 Marines are now By Radio District bill in the House, in | RUBBER EXPORTS - CURB TOBE ENDED | Premier Baldwin Says Re-| striction Plan Will Be | Dropped November 1. By the Associated Press. LONDON. April 4.—Premier Baldwin | announced in the House of Commons today that all restrictions on the export of rubber from British Malaya and Cey- lon would be removed November 1, 1928. The existing restriction scheme, known as the Stevenson plan, under which the proportion of rubber permit- ted to be exported at a minimum rate of duty varied with the price of crude rubber, will be continued unaltered in the meantime. Replying to questions, the premier sald that there would be debate on the matter and that full information would be given to the House. Asks Reason for Debate. Asked whether the new situation re- quired the sanction of the Commons, Premier Baldwin replied that he would like notice of the question, but that he thought it could be done by order of the colonial office. Neil Maclean. Laborite, thereupon in- took | terjected, “If you have the right to re- - | move restrictions or to impose restric- saying: ‘Rumors that Trotsky bee! assassinated are a malevolent inven- The story of the alleged assassination of the former red army commander, as printed in a Paris new: Y o jour ago o My‘z'emdmm was stated to be story could not be confirmed from any other source and the paper headed it “unauf ticated.” Moscow Issues Denial. MOSCOW, April 4 (#).—The Soviet foreign office declared today that the report of the shooting of Leon Trotsky ‘was “the purest fiction.” \WILKINS MAY FLY [ | 2,100-Mile Flight to Spitzbergen Depends on Weather Conditions. | By the Assaciated Press. BEWARD, Alaska, April 4.—Capt. George H. Wilkins informed the Gov- ernment radio station here last night that if he hops off on his projected flight from Point Barrow over the Arctic wastes, he will start at 6 o'clock this morning. Wilkins, who established a base at Barrow recently, said that weather con- ditions would largely determine wheth- er he would attempt the 2100-mile flight 1o Spitzbergen. The weather at Barrow was moderating and the baro- meter was dropping when his message | was sent. Wilkins hopes to explore the blind | spot of the arctic in & plane piloted by | Carl Ben Elelson, Bourdough aviator, | This is their third and most ambitious | attempt 1o explore the polar sea from | Barrow,. 'The principal objects of their | proposed fiight are to find the fabled | Arctic continent and study weather | tendencies. : | | INTO ARCTIC TODAY tions, what is the use of having a de- bate upon them?” Comdr. Joseph Kenworthy, Laborite, intimated that he would raise questions tomorTow. ‘The premier's announcement had a demoralizing effect in Mincing where the price slumped 2 pence 103, pence per pound for spot May delivery. June was quoted at 10° pence, and July and December at P Purther sellng r selling later caused another decline of a farthing, with a weak tone, On the Stock Exchange dealers marked down the prices of rubber shares in an- ticipation of clients selling, but this afternoon not many shares were chang- ing. hands. s u Meet Producers’ Disfavor. ‘The restrictions imposed on the ex- port of rubber from Malaya and Cey- lon for the pastTew years have recent- iy been meeting with increasing dis- favor among rubber producers them- selves, because of the steady decline in the price of the crude product. For some time the proportion of rubber per- mitted export at a minimum rate of duty has been dropping at intervals of three months. Under the Stevenson plan, if the av- erage price of rubber in London was under 21, but not under 15 pence a nd during any quarter, the exporta- le percentage of stgnding production for the ensuing quarter at the mini- Lnum rate of duty was to be reduced y_10. If the average price of any quarter wag not under 21, but was less than 24 pence, there was to be no change in the ensuing quarter If the average price for any quarter was 24 or more pence, the percentage was to be Increased by 10 for the en- suing quarter. In no case was the percentage to be increased above 100, or decreased be- low 60. - Rubber Steadily Falls. Despite these restrictions, the price of rubber has kept steadily falling and the percentage permitted export at a minimum rate of duty has been down to the minimum of 60 for some months. Even with a 60 per cent output, the price has been fluctuating around 12 and 13 pence. Last month opposition to restriction came to a head in Singapore and Co- lombo. Forty-seven of seventy-two re- nfl:nxen to a questionnalre circulated by the Singapore Chamber of Commerce favored removal of restriction, At the same time the East Ceylon Estate Pro- prietors’ Association made public a sug- gestion that unless defects in the rub- ber restriction scheme could be reme- died and the scheme applied o oll rub- ber producing contries it.should he re- placed by a comprehensive plan pro- V:‘dtlnl for the adequate control of sup- plies. In London rubber circles the general feeling has been to place the blame for tallure, of the Btevenson scheme upon the refusal of Dutch p'anvers to co- operate, The Dutch planters have | cen rapidly nearing a position of dominance in the market. Thelr profuction for the (Continued on Page 7, Column 5) He headed for | and Maine 12. Moses' Name Mentioned as Candi- date for Permanent Chair- manship of G. 0. P. The political pot boiled vigorously during the last 24 hours. Gov. Alfred E. Smith of New York, as a result of yesterday's primaries and a decision on the part of the Maine Democratic State convention, can mark up 128 more delcgates to the Houston convention favorable to his nomination for President. Eighty-six of them were clected in his own New York, 26 were | chosen in Wisconsin and Maine in- structed its 12 delegates for him. The “big four” of New York are still to be | chosen by the Democratic State com- mittee, and they will, of course, be ardent Smith men. Senator Simeon D. Fess of Ohio is to be the temporary chairman and key- noter of the Republican national con- vention. He was chosen in Kansas City yesterday by the committee on arrange- ments for the convention, at the sug- gestion of Chairman Willlam M. But- ier of the Republican national commit- tee. Senator Fess has been an ardent supporter of the move to “draft” Presi- dent Coolidge. He is at present a can- didate for delegate at large to the Re- publican national convention on the “Willis" slate in Ohio. Willis Men Carry On. In Ohio the Willis-for-President dele- gates met and decided to carry un, not- withstanding the death of their first choice for the Republican presidential nomination. It will be a case of Sec- retary Herbert Hoover who entered th.e primary against the late Senator Willis, in_opposition to the “fleld.” In Wisconsin the Republican fac- tions, the La. Follette progressives and the “stalwarts,” fought it out desperately for control of the delegates to the Re- publican national convention. Senator Robert M. La Follette, jr., and Senator Blaine, both progressives and running for delegates at large, are leading in the reports, but some of the “stalwart” candidates have made strong bids and the delegation may be far less under the control of the La Follette wing of the party than for years. The Republican and Democratic or- ganization slates of District delegates o e S pe ew yes- terday. The Republican delegation will g9 uninstruc! and the Democratic solidly for Gov. Smith. Denies Political Significance. Selection of Senator Fess as temporary chairman of the Republican nationa convention climaxed a two-day session of the national subcommittee on con- vention arrangements ending in Kansas City yesterday, an Associated Press re- port from there sald. In announcing the Ohlo Senator had been named by unanimous vote, Chair- | man Butler said no political significance | could be attached to the selection. He added that the committee was interest- ed only in choosing the best man avail- able to outline the party principles. While Butler declined to reveal de- | tals of the session, it was understood that he proposed Senator Fess after committeemen offered him the privi- lege of being the first to formally pre- sent a candidate. The Ohioan, ng with Senator Moses of New Hampshire, had been most frequently mentioned in informal discussions lnvolvlnfn the ynames of a half dozen others, includ- | Ing_Senator Gillett of Massachusetts. However, when observers first placed the names of Fess and Moses at the top of the list of possibilities, it was pointed out that the Ohioan was a leader in ad- ministration affalrs, while the New Hampshire Senator had not so aligned himself on several measures. While the reported proposal of Fess | by Butler was regarded by some as ui- | usual, it was viewed by many as an | outstanding tribute to the administra- | tion. Asked if the White House had | been consultéd, Chairman Butler replied | that “it was not a question to bother | Washington with.” Moses’ Name Mentioned. Following the selection of the keynote 1 speaker, a rumor was circulated that Senator Moses had beem mentioned as a favorite for permanent convention chairman, The permanent chalrman is elected by the delegates, Butler denled that the committee had formally dis- cussed the permanent chairmanship or the chairmanships of important sub- committees. Senator Fess has a knowledge of na- tional affairs obtained as a college pro~ | fessor, author of political works and editor, in addition to experlence gained as assistant Republican whip in the Senate. He s one of the most avowed drys i Congress. He will be the third Ohioan in 12 vears to serve as temporary chairman ot his party's national convention. The late President Harding, then a Senator, was the “keynoter” in 1916 and in 1924, Theodore Burton of Cleveland, acted in that capacity when the conveinion was held in his home city. Harry M. Blair, representative of the campaign organization of Herbert Hoover, expressed satisfaction with the selection “Pess is all right with us from the ground up,” Blair said. Wil Meet Later, After disposing of the temporary chuirmanship and inspecting convention facilities, the committee adjourned. "t GOLDEN RULE SAFETY DRIVE BACKED BY C. OF C. HEADS Directors Urge Support of All D. C. Motorists in Cutting Accidents. Speed and Noise Limit on Ambulances Suggested by Reader. “The Golden Rule Safety Driving cam- paign to make the streets of Washing- ton safer for both motorists and pedes- trians by broadcasting the Golden Rule of motordom last night received the hearty indorsement of the board of directors of the Washington Chamber of Commerce. This organization represents not only many motorists; but also business houses operating fleets of trucks and taxis, . ‘The following resolution was adopted: “The board of directors of the Wash- they believe that this is the = !m%‘fl.rmeud‘:enlmvmum m they sincerely urge that all Wash BRITISH STAND PAT INEGYPTIAN ROW Reply Expected to Reiterate Bluntly London’s Aim to Keep Troops There. By the Associated Press. LONDON, April 4;—The British gov- ernment remains firm ‘in its decision to maintain British troops in Egypt and will reject any clalm from the Egyptian government for their withdrawal. After the failure of negotiations for an Anglo-Egyptian treaty, the British government announced that it would re- vert to the status of the 1922 declara- tion. This declaration terminated the British protectorate over Egypt making that country an independent sovereign state, with Great Britain reserving to its discretion the security of the communi- cations of the British empire in Egypt, protection of foreign residents and mi- norities and defense of Egypt against forelgn aggression. British Stand Unchanged. The recent Egyptian note, which is understood to state a willingness of the l:.'ypl.lln government to secure the safety of forelgners, has not altered the British ition. In Calro, Premier Nahaz Pasha sald to newspaper correspondents: “In our note to Great Britain we have striven on the one side to uphold our country’s rights, and on the other to maintain unimpaired our friendly re- lations with Great Britain.” No Break Foreseen. ‘This was taken in London to mean that Egypt would make rfo attempt to sever relations. The Egyptian note has not been made public, but Sir Willlam Joynson-Hicks, home secretary, said in ch at Manchester last night: is true we have recelved a some- what foolish dispatch from the Egyptian government. But I ask you to put your faith in his majesty's government and realize that this dispatch will mean no change in British policy. A reply to the Egyptian government will be made shortly.” New Note to Cairo. ‘The government had sent instructions to Lord Lloyd in Egypt regarding the Safety Film to Be Shown in Evening At Fox Theater f | The feature motion picture, “The Penalty,” spot by The Evening Star and illustrating the dangers of disregard of the Golden Rule on the part of motorists henceforth will appear at the Fox Theater three times daily. It will be presented starting at 1:24 and 4:45 p.m. as heretofore, and in addition there will be evening showing, starting at 1! pm. This additional showing | | was arranged in order to meet a | | widely volced request of peeple who can attend the theater only in the evening. | | | tngton motorists participate in the cam- power to help in spreading the doctrine of safe driving.” The Golden Rule Safety Driving cam- | paign has brought to The Star not only | a great number of signed pledge cards, but also some concrete from mg of ways 1 which the streets of Washington can be_made rous. Trame tion constitutes & com- [ plicated (Contin GRANDJURY PROBE OF BOMBS HINTED |Federal Judge’s Charge Indi- cates Investigation of Po- litical Activities. on Page 3, Column By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, April 4.—Another bomb was exploded in Chicago early today— No. 63 sipce October 11 last—but police were satisfled it had no political signifi- cance. A one-story brick building owned by a Democratic precinct captain was the target of a small bomb which shattered windows and threw the owner's wife and three children from their beds. The owner, who conducts a restaurant, at- tributed the bombing to business rivalry rather than politics. PFingers of Federal justice reached forth today for the key to Chicago crime, to fit it—if it fits—in the keyhole of Chicago politics. Grand Jury Gets Orders. A Federal grand jury, which received instructions yesterday from Judge James H. Wilkerson, was coached in the Federal laws applicable to bombings such as those at the homes of Senator Deneen and Circuit Judge Swanson 10 days ago. The jurors were told that they are empowered to indict persons who attack or threaten a Federal officer, persons who interfere with the voting rights of citizens and persons who {n- timidate or corrupt witnesses in a legal proceeding. “The dis‘rict attorney,” sald Judge Wilkerson, “has informed me that there are certain matters which are to be brought to your attention. In the light of that information, I wish to cha: you specially with reference to certain matters.” The court then read provisions of the Federal criminal law, which make ille~ gal the conspiracy of two or more per= sons “to prevent by force, intimidation or threat any person from accepting or holding any office of trust or place of confidence under the United States, or to Injure him in his person or property “"(Continued on Page 7, Column 2.) paign and do everything in their | tions, both | al —ajtogether too compli- | | | | | | | D.A.R. CRITICS HIT BY MRS. BROSSEAU | President General Lays Op- position to Stand Taken on Navy Bill. Mrs. Helen Tufts Baillie of Boston| and Mrs. Mary P. Macfarland of Han- |over, N. J. D. A. R. members, who have charged that the national officers |of the society have “blacklisted” some | of America’s most prominent speakers, | | “could be accused of disloyalty.” it was declared here today by Mrs. A J. ABWR u, president general of the D. Mrs. Brosseau denied existence of a| black list, so far as the na socie is concerned, although she upheld the | right of the organization to bar anv speaker not in accord with its “pa- triotic, all-American” policies. She denied also Mrs. Macfarland’s charge, | i . asserted. “They the outcries of minor members of our order who are not entirely in sym- pathy with our stand for national de- fense. The charges they are making are either ill-founded or without any basis of fact whatever.” Refers to Marvin Speech. Mrs. Brosseau said that Mrs. Macfar- | before the Hanover Chapter of the D. A. R. by Pred Marvin, head of the Key Men of America, an organization which is fight Communism and all forms of radicall in this country. “Mr. Marvin'’s allusion to the oil scandal during the course of his speech may have been irrelevant.” Mr. Bros- seau said. “I don't know. He told the chapter he had documents to show subversive forces were involved in the oil scandal. Perhaps he should not have made such statements unless he could produce those documents—but I believe he claims that he can produce copies of them.” Critical of Mrs. Macfarland. “Mrs. Macfarland did not attend the meeting at which Mr. Marvin spoke. She is a very inactive member and thinks so little of the organization that she does not even attend its meetings When she heard about this speech, she immediately protested to me about it, and I wrote her that the national so-| ciety could not be held responsible for | all utterances that speakers invited by | (Continued on Page 2, Column 3) CHERRY TREES BLOOMING ON BASIN AND IN PARK! Continued Warm Woeather Will:! Bring Finest Display by Next Wednesday. Buds on the Japanese cherry trees | around the Tidal Basin and in West Potomac Park began bursting forth to- | day, and by Sunday, if the weather continues as it is now, there will be a very presentable display. according to Charles Henlock, horticulturist of the office of public buildings and public parks of the National Capital, who has been watchi the trees ly. ‘The best display, however, said Mr. Henlock, will be probably next Wednes- day, when the blossoms are expected to be in full bloom. The park police have completed ‘rnTmonu for dling a large number automobiles expected in Potomac Park Sunday, and within the next several days will announce special traffic arrangements to be in ef- | feot while the trees are in bloom. | | i sel AUTO MAN SAYS STAPLES HAD WHISKY WITH HIM Death of Colored Man in Cell Is Questioned by Repre- sentative. T personal clashes between Repre- Blanton of Texas and Robert iams, prosecutor, and further ef- of the Texan to discredit the ngton Police Department mariked s session of the police trial board the hea: on charges against Policeman O e Staples. Additional evidence against Staples was introduced by Williams, who called to the witness stand Walter E. Skinker, president of the Skinker Motor Co., who stated that Staples asked him for suggestions for putting a secret compartment in his automobile to carry liquor into the United States from Canada. Earlier in the sesion today Staples had denied that he had ever contem- plated going to Canada or had ever asked about building a secret compart- ment in his car to carry liquor. Says Staples Had Liquor. Mr. Skinker also testified that on one occasion Staples came into his garage bringin a bottle of whisky which he said he had obtained from an attache of an embassy here whom he had got- ten ocut of troubie. Although Blanton tried by the most severe cross-examination to shake these Bil senta L. W forts ! statements by the witness, Mr. Skinker | insisted that he was telling the absolute truth. Mr. Skinker admitted that he received 2 call at his garage yesterday from ( Prosecutor Williams in’ company with Policeman- Joseph Hunt, one of the men accused by Blanton of “framing”™ Staples. Blanton also declared that he could prove by a colored nurse that Herman Goss, a negro found dead in a precinct station cell several weeks ago, had been beaten by a policeman. The police re- ported that Goss ‘himself. During one of the most exciting periods in, the Bilanton en- hearing ty | deavored t0 persuade Capt. Ira Sheetz of the third precinct to admit that the police of Washington often “beat up” colored prisoners when trying to get in- formation from them, but made a distinction when persons of more im- portance were arrested. Blanton Overruled. Staples continued his testimony when the session of the board began this morning. On. ton by Prosecutor Williams several questions were asked about his relations with Walter Skinker and two other men connected with an automobile agency at 1216 Twentieth street. Mr. Blanton objected to the prose- cutor’s questioning Staples regarding any matters not contained in the speci- fications. Chairman Wahly ruled. however, that the questions were proper because Blanton himself had introduced evi- dence Staples’ character. Staples related the conversation with Skinker in which he said Skinker told him of a trip he made to Canada iast Summer when he bmg‘h:xback some whisky. “But I never contemplated to Ca;}n;m l\tlan;v time.” said Sla;?::‘ en Mr. illiams asked Staples 1f he had not signed an order for a new automobile in January of this year Blanton objected, because the board had not allowed him to question Police- man Frederick Schenck about a dia- mond which Schenck wore on one of his fingers while he was on the witness stand. When Chairman Wahly allowed the Question to be asked, Blanton and Wil- liams engaged in a bitter, wordy row over the form of the question. Finally Staples admitted that he had signed an order for a new automobile. but he explained it by say that & salesman whom knew as * p” had asked him to it as & matter of form while “Si was trying to sell Staples’ used ¢ One of the liv day occured when Capt. I the third precinct, respond tions by Blanton, told of of Staples and then related came to him later and said that man Schenck was “sore” at him because he had “called Sc triking one of the s Schenck is one of Blanton of “fram aples. “T saw that the Kelly boys were right badly beaten up.” said Capt. Sheetz “Their evening clothes were torn and they were cut about the face. The oldest one said a policeman had struck him with a stick in the patrol wagon.™ “You knew it was the wrong thi for & policeman to strike th diy you’" asked Blanton. “Yes,” sald Sheets. Charges Third Degree. “You knew it was wrong if they were Congressmen's sons, didn’t you’ sad Blanton. “What if they had been ne_ga\»"' 8 “It was wrong in any Capt. Sheets. “Did you know about a negro named Herman Gross being found dead W a cell and reported to have hung him- 12" demanded Blanton This question was ruled out, but Blanton in a loud voice declared thal he would prove by a colored nusse who had examined Gross that there were no indications &f his having been hung “But there was every indication that e had been hit by a policeman.” shout- ed Blanton men accused by case” sand Schooner Pleads to Oil Tanker for Food Enroll me as a member of was not expected to met again until i tenor of the British reply to the latest “I can't see what that has to do scattered throughout the northern srea | from Ocoial 1o Jinotega. Gen. Logan Feland, commanding the Marines bere, says bis forces will work through the Tainy season untl they fuielly get Sandino The Marines #lize that with the rainy season ap- proaching they face extremely difficult Conditions, but they sre willing W go tnrough them 31 pecessary “The Murines are Going their utmost now U clesr up the siluation before the radn starts, but i thet proves im- posciie, they will ght on, Teiny sea- son of po rainy sesson, until it s cieared up " PR Lisenbee's Father Dies CLARKSVILLE, Tenn, April 4 (#) John M Liseniee. 68 years oid, futher of Morece liseniee, member of the - Washington Senators’ piching stefl said the genera), “re- | Foening Star Golden Rule Safe Drivers Club | Name i | | Address 1 sgree 10 shide by the Golde you would he considerate of pedestris Oud at hie home here today efter @ | Jong iliness was siricken He cumonie several wmplications followed, ‘. with months ago and| - n Rule’ of Motordom, “Drive as and ut all times be s und children, shortly before the opening of the con- vention June 12 “We are pleased with the plans,” Chairman Butler said. “Except for a few details, all plans are ready, and there should be no hitch' — He ex- pects to return here the last week in ", Hert, national commit- teewoman from Kentueky, in charge of decoration, snnounced that @ larg portrait of President Coolidge would the only ploture used In decorgting the hall The plcture will be pli be- hind the speakers’ stand, The Willis slate of delegates in Ohlo held & five-hour meeting In Columbus yesterday following the funeral of the Benator Not only will the former Willls dele- gates, it elected, throw thelr support in the convention to thelr second cholee pledges, former Ciov, Frank O. Lowden (Continued on Page ¢, Oolumn ) 'Radio Programs—Page 35. 4 Egyptian note. It is thought in ofeial circles that this may remove any mis- conceptions there may have been In the minds of Egyptian officlals regarding the position between the two countries under the declaration of 1922, Sir Austen Chamberlain, foreign sec- retary, made the statement in the House of Commons today that no nego- titlons were in rroma; with the Egyp~ tian government, Lloyd, British high commissioner, had been instruct. ed to deliver a rej to the note re- cently presented to him by the tian premier, and Sir Austen ho) that the two notes would be publ tomorrow. od Duoe Frees Anti-Fasciats, MILAN, Italy, April 4 (®) —Premler Mussolinl_ has exercised clemency in favor of 853 antl-facists now in “con- fines." He has ordered four of them freed and granted provisional liberty to 12 others. He has commuted the sen- tences of 43 to police survelllance, And Gets Only Repl By the Associated Press ASTORIA, Oreg, April ¢.-—Safe In port here after a 118-day voyage from (Adelaide, Australla, Capt. Ash of the four-masted sohooner K. V. Kruse and 14 today told a story of their having been deliberate- oll tanker, A Russian men remember his name-—was lost overboard n a sudden squall. hn“ the Kru't‘o' neared l.v":;mm lh;m ahe Was caught squarel a gale. attempted to nunnlou the storm, was driven back to sea, attempted o veach shelter in Coos Bay, and again wan forced to put about. For three the 15 men subaisted on the most meager rations, During the past week thelr food consisted almost b ..y entirely of eight pounds of rice, in- tended originally for the skipper's par- Tot, In the storm, while oft Coos bay. Capt. Ash said, they hatled a passing whipped to the Kruse are short of food™ it sald the tanker signaled t | back: “That Is appetising "thumh‘b“‘{omou-l\r.“ A Signal Was masthead, “Wi sald. > The ski from the schooner. ery Appetizing” with this case,* sald Chairman Wahiy “1 intend to show that lots of pris- oners have been: beaten up.” said Blan- ton. “I was going to tell the truth about the third degree method here But the board won't let me show these * things up, and so 1 can't help myselt. “You keep the poor withesses waiting around here all long and you let the rich ones sult their own conveni- ence about coming. 1 won't let you make fAsh of one and blood of another. Questioned further about the Kelly bays, Capt. !MnuMLMllho{Md beon ht into the station from the Embassy Cafe, on S street be- tween Connecticut and avenues, charged with disorderly conduct. “1 do not remember the boys' sav- been struck while tn the sald & Whose R the patrol “wamy pat thought was :w'unhnr 1188 had hit him with & club. Later when I called in the policeman the boy identt- the|fied_as the man who struck him. a T (Continued on Page 5, Columa 40