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* MORROW T0 STAY ON JGB, SAYS KEAN Senator-Eiect Is Hoover’s Cnly Caller as Fishing Trip Is Delayed. BY J. RUSSELL YOUNG. Staff C ot of The BELLE ISLE. Miami Beach ry 30.—The impression t W. Morrow Ambassador Mexico, following a conference President-elect Hoover that be was not to be in the latter’s cabinet and that | he would remain at his post in Mex o, was substantiated today by Sena- lect Kean of New Jersey, after an 'S 1 vith Mr. Hoover. “You can eliminate Mr. Morrow from | n in connection with of a Secretary of State respar THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. D. €. WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 30. 1929.° e —— g | | | | i abinet,” Mr. Kean said ! ing his conference with the “Mr. Morrow is going < to Mexico City and finish the job d there. Mr. Hoover . Morrow has done | harmonizing the relations between d Mexico and he also that Mr. Morrow is the man | iron out the prcbems that still re- main.” In making defini the | Vew Jersey Republican leader wanted t understood that Mr. Hoover did not directly commit himself one way or the other regarding Mr. Morrow’s future. Mr. Kean and Senator Edge of New v ureed the appointment of Am- orrow as Sccretary of State vy called on Mr. Hoover shortly return to Washington from his American tour. Weather Delays Fishing Trip. . Kean said that besides. Mr. Mor- s relations with the incoming ad- | zistration, he and Mr. Hoover dis- | ussad a variety of subjects today. They d fishing at some length, a favorite topic with Mr. Hoover; they talked about | Florida, and briefly dicussed the poli- tical situation in New Jersey, which, according to the reports given by Mr. Kean, are highly satisfactory. A strong wind and a chill in the air caused Mr. Hoover, who had yesterday postponed until this morning going on znother fishing trip, to decide to wait until late this afternoon. Reports from long Key were that the wind was | sirong and the water rough off the keys where the President-elect has planned to fish. It is hoped that more ideal conditions will prevail tomorrow morn- ing when the President-clect pushes off from the houseboat, anchored in a la- goon near Long Key, and goes far out into the gulf stream in quest of the elusive sail fish. } When it was decided to wait until afternoon to leave for the fishing grounds, ‘Mr. Hoover set about making use of the time by diving into the mass of work confronting him. He quickly disposed of a quantity of mail, and then sent for his stenographer and en- tered upon the task of adding to his ugural address. He is understood to have completed this morning that sec- tion of his address. to-be devoted to foreign relations. He received no callers other than Sen= ptor-clect Kean and he gave his un- divided attention, after the latter left, to his work until the luncheon hour arrived. Cabinet Believed Completed. The impression given by Mr. Hoover coming to Florida is that he has lly completed the task of fram- g his cabinet. At any rate, the se- of the men who are to be his Bdvisers and members of his official family for the next four years is ap- parently giving him very little con- cern. The opinion of Mr. Hoover's intimates is that he is not likely to make knowar his cabinet selections until Inauguration day. Mr. Hoover .is known to have given considerable thought to the actual run- ning of the Government since his re- turn from South America. He is known to have discussed this important sub- | ject with President Coolidge just be- ore leaving Washington for his Florida vacation and is understood to have re- vealed some of his ideas in this con- nection to the President and to_have re- ceived the latter's opinions. One of the results of his talks with Mr. Coolidge has been the latter’s request of Con- gress that provision be made for an additional presidential secretary at a salary of $10,000 a year. The understanding is that one of Mr. Hoover's ideas regarding an improve- ment in the management of the Gov- crnmental affairs is to bring about a Floser and more intimate relationship | between the Executive and the various | independent Government agencies. He has reason to feel from his eight years’ erience in the cabinet. that the utive should hold a tighter rein on the independent agencies, especially §0, when it is considered that they are #uch a vital factor in the Government ent and are expending many of dollars a year. Among those | agencies are the Shipping Board, the Veterans' Burcau, the Tariff Commis- #ion, the Federal Trade Commission, he Radio Commission and a score of others. Richey's Name Mentioned. His scheme to bring. these agencies in closer contact with the executive @nd to enable the latter to be more | familiar with what is going on in this yespect calls for the appointment of a ison officer, who will keep the White House advised. It is understood that the $10,00¢ ked for an addi- tary will be paid [ e statement the Mr, Specu regarding_this includes the name of Lawrence Richey, who is his personal esentative on his Tlorida vacation, as being the man Mr. Floover is most likely to appoint as liaison officer. Richey has been wit cr since the food adminis- F. Stone, Associate Justice o Unifed States Supreme Court, Stone, who arrived at Belle Isle / morning, will be in the party com Preisdent-elect Hoover and Mrs. Hoover to the Florida Keys for the pre-inaugural vacation. TAKES UP KELLOGG PACT. German Considering R Reichstag olution for Treaty Ratification. BERLIN, January 30 (4).—A bill rati- 1z the Kellogg pact was introduced the Reichstag today. It was a brief iment, stating simply that Germany epts the Paris agreement of August 1928, outlawing war. At the same time the foreign office fz-ued a white book containing an ex- change of diplomatic notes concerning th" pact. The bill probably will come up for debate February 2 NEGOTIATIONS FROGRESS. Paroguay Insists Prisoners Be Ex- changed on Neutral Territory. ASUNCION, Paraguay, January 30 () —The foreign office announced yes- that negotiations initiated at Washington for the exchange of Bo- livian and Paraguayan prisoners are sole condition on s part was that Bolivia first of the names of Paraguayan econd fishing expedition of this | FORMATION UNIT OF COMMUNITY CHEST DRIVE Photo shows the information unit of the Community Chest campaign, assembled at the Mayflower Hotel this morn- ing. Lefi to right: Mrs. Joseph M. Stoddard, chairman of supplies section; ) | Mrs. E. H. Van Fossan, Mrs. David Potter, chairman of information; Mrs. Charles B. Crawford and Mrs. Willam A. Roberts, secretary of information. 1$1,000 CHEST GIFT MADE BY HOOVER: RECEIVED BY WIRE | __(Continued From First Page.) national corporations doing business in Washington, but +having headquarters elsewhere, makes his report in the near future. Colored citizens of Washington, under | the leadership of Dr. Kelly Miller, chairman of the committee on colored co-ordination, entered enthusiastically | into the campaign yesterday, extending a challenge to any teams of similar numbers to beat their collections. The group will report on the progress to | date at a meeting in the Phyllis Wheat- lev branch of the Young Women's Christian Association tonight. While the special gifts committee, whose quota of the funds to fe raised was set at $725,000, is still below the | mark, Frederic A. Delano, president of | the chest, said yesterday, it is working desperately to complete its quota. The committee was at work for several | weeks prior to the opening of the gen- eral soliciting campaign yesterday. Its duties are to collect sums amounting to $500 and more. Many of the gifts, however, it is pointed out, have been below the $500 mark. Although the special gifts committec expects to complete its quota, the fact | that it is under its quota at the present means that the metropolitan unit, do- ing general soliciting, must work thaf much harder, Mr. Delano emphasizes. It also means, he said, that the average of the smaller gifts will have to be in- creased. “I think when the people of Wash- ington realize that they are really mak- ing 57 gifts in one, and thereby avoid- ing 57 separate solicitations, they will increase the average of their gifts and | put the chest over,” Mr. Delano con- | tinued. ‘The chest this morning received a contribution of $142 from the employes of the late Francis R. Weller, with a letter explaining that Mr. Weller showed such a keen interest in the ches tthat they wished to take this op- portunity to make a contribution. BRAND CONFIRMATION OPPOSED BY JOHNSTON A lengthy protest against confirma- tion of Col. Harrison Brand, jr. for another term on the Public Utilities Commission, has been filed by Mercer G. Johnston, chairman of the People's Legislative Service, in a letter to Senator Jones, Republican, of Washington, head of the subcommittee handling the Brand appointment. Mr. Johnston bases the protest part- | 1y on the ground that Col. Brand sup- ported the original street railway agree- ment, containing a fixed valuation, which, the letter points out, has since been modified by the Senate's subcom- mittee. Senator Jones has not yet fixed a time for consideration of the Brand nomination by the subcommittee, PADLOCK INJUNCTION ASKED ON RUM CHARGE Application for a “padlock” injunc- tion has been filed in the District Su- preme Court by United States Attor- ney Rover and Assistant United States Attorney Orcutt against premises 1313 C street, ‘where, it is alleged, intoxi- cants have been sold on the first floor and basement of the building. The injunction proceeding is aimed at Tessie Richards, tenant of this por- tion of the premises, and Lorenza Costa, owner of the property. Sales are said to have occurred be- tween January 21, 1926, and October 25 last. Indusiry. take place on Argghl Eake rs. Edmund Morgan, M Charles Bradley, —Star Staff Photo. The Community Chest BY KATHAR Winner of Third Prize in The Star T Community Spirit. NE JACOBS, 's Community Chest Essay Contest. HE Washington Community Chest means Washington Washington's beautiful and im- pressive buildings belong to our Nation. The Govern- ment of the Capital is under Federal control. Much of ‘Washington belongs to the Nation. The people of Washington , however, covet a very precious possession for themselves, a more unified Community Spirit. Acts of Congress will not give it to them. It can only be gained by some fine, large-spirited enterprise ‘which will unite all the people in a common bond. Can you think of anything bigger or finer than the Community Chest? Glance over the list of agencies to be helped. Here Protestant, Jew and Catholic are represented by the 57 organi- zations, people. most intelligent and efficient The people to be helped are Washington's own And we the people are going to help our own in the way possible. It means that better welfare work will be accomplished and the cost of rais- ing money will be cut in half. Each contributor will be given the opportunity to express his preference in choosing the organizations which he wishes to support. This new method of helping is the modern way over 300 cities. which has proven a success in What will Washington count as success when the required amount is subscribed? It will not be measured in dollars and cents. We know before the drive is started that it will “go over the top” financially. The true success will be measured in spirit, civic pride and a richer and fuller Washington community spirit. INUE FREIGHTER IN TOW HOPE FOR TRAWLER Craft With 20 on Board Be- | lieved Seen—Help on Way to Another Ship. By the Associated Press. BOSTON, January 30.—The disabled British freighter Silver Maple was safe- ly in tow today after she had drifted helpless in heavy seas for 250 miles since last Saturday. ‘The United States Coast Guard cut- ters Tampa and Mojave reached the! crippled vessel yesterday, after a 900- mile dash from New England waters, and they started towing her to Ber- muda, 480 miles away. Her rudder was disabled. Meanwhile hope was revived for the missing trawler Seiner and her crew of 20. The destroyers Shaw, Davis and Wilkes acted on a report that a trawler resembling the Seiner was seen last Sunday drifting 12 miles southwest of Nantucket shoals. g It was the first clue of any kind since search started several days ago for the missing trawler, more than a week over- due at its home port, Grofon, Conn. Help was on the way today to the Norwegian freighter Terne, caught in the ice off Friar's head, Nova Scotia, for nine days. The Government steamer Sydney was dispatched from Halifax, after Capt. Bjorset of the Terne wire- lessed that his water supply was run- ning low, althcugh he had food for 10 more days. Army fiyers who recently established an endurance record of 150 hours 40 minutes and . refucling in flight, were the guests of honor at the “progress dinner” given at the Hotel Commodore last night. feut. Ouesada, Sergt. Hooe and Capt. Holt. of the United Busl t to right, seated. Question y Left to right, standing, Postmaster General New, Assistant FOR LOUISIANA PAIR Hopes to Save Dr. Dreher and Mrs. Le Bouef Pinned on Habeas Corpus. By the Associated Press. NEW ORLEANS, January 30.—With the noose waiting to claim their lives Friday, Mrs. Ada Bonner Lebouef and Dr. T. F. Dreher, convicted of the slaying of the woman’s husband, today pinned their hopes for escape from the death decree on a habeas corpus appli- cation in Federal Qourt. Counsel for the condemned pair ex- pected to apply for the habeas corpus writ before Judge Wayne G. Borah in Federal District Court today, and to appeal to the Fifth United States Court of Appeals in case the writs are denied. ‘The defense seeks appointment of a lunacy commission. Mrs. Lebouef and Dr. Dreher have been saved from the noose three times by reprieves. The hangings first were delayed to allow the pair to enjoy an- other Christmas day, and later were put off twice because of a disagreement in the Supreme Court. The. execution now is set for between noon and 3 p.m. Fri- day in the Paris Jail at Franklin. James Lebouef, who became offended over the alleged friendship of his wife and Dr. Dreher, was slain on the night of July 1, 1927. His body, weighted down with angle irons, was found in Lake Palourde, near Morgan City, La. QUESTION MARK FLYERS HONORED AT DINNER seconds for airplanes Interests to the Aviation vers, Maj. Spatz, Capt. o for Acronautics Davison, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Aeronautics MacCracken, Assistant See- Navy for Aeronautics Warner, W. Frank James, and Chief of the Army Air Service Maj. Gen. Fechet. 5 —AS30CH h ociated wf f}f"w IMMIGRATIONHELD VITAL TO DEFENGE Reed Tells Women’s Patriotic Conference Adherence to Quotas Is Necessary. Senator Reed of Pennsylvania, chair- man of the Senate military affairs com- mittee, told ‘Women's Patriotic Con- | ference on National Defense today that adherence to the existing quota system under the immigration law is as im- Army or Navy. 1 “There is not much difference be- troop ships armed with guns,” he warned, "and in throngs of aliens com- this their home.” Senator Reed, declaring it is nece: sary to keep America for Americar said it “was mot because we think v are better than the aliens clamoring for admission, but that they do not fit into our scheme of things.” From another view of natural pre- paredness. the presidents and del | gates of the 58 women's societies and organizations attending the_conference in Memorial Continental Hall heard Col. C. B. Robbins, Assistant Secretary of War, explain that mobilization plans he United States Army called for 320 officers and men for six field armies. He also told the con- ference that its support could be of of national defense. Standing Army Never Large. “There are at the present time 27 in- try divisions and six cavalry divi- ns in the organized reserves,” Col. Robbins said, nd the reserve corps, under the present mobilization plan, is based on six field armies, which calls for a total of 141,229 reserve officers. “The latest estimaes show the num- ber to be mobilized to fill the six field Armies to be as follows: Enlisted men, 3,828,875; officers, Regular Army, 27,103; National Guard, 22447, Or- ganized Reserves, 141,229, replacements, 55,663." Col. Robbins said the United States never had nor is it likely to have a large standing Army, placing its re- { liance upon the willingness of a suf- ficlent number of its citizens to enter the military service in time of emer- gency. Detailing the growth and purpose of the National Guard, the Officers’ Re- serve Corps, the Reserve Officers’ Train- ing Corps and the Citizens' Military Training Camps, Col. Robbins said these civilian components of the Army would become the great reliance of the Nation in a future emergency. The fact that so many thousands have willingly taken on these duties, he said, “that they may fit themselves for the grim business of war, is one of the finest indications that the heart cof the Nation is sound and that the continuous efforts of the pacifists and internation- alists to destroy our national defense are without avail.” Quota Change Is Opposed. Senator Reed, who dealt solely with the immigration issue, warned against the danger of foreign elements *whit- tling away” at the quota system and vigorously opposed any other quota standard than that based on the 1890 census. That basis, he declared, is the “heart and essence of the immigra- tion law"” and so long as it remains in- tact “the United States will still be speaking English.” Asked by a woman delegate if ad- mission quotas could not be determined on a basis of “fitness,” Senator Reed replied that to do so would open the gates to every alien who had “political pull.” Every politician on occasion, he said, is “a coward,” and the “finest flower of this collection blooms around election time.” Mrs. Florence P. Kahn, Representa- tive from California on the House mili- tary affairs committee, which her late husband served so long as chairman, made a plea for national defense and assured the patriotic organizations that they could flatter themselves with hav- ing had something to do with the favor- able reaction that now makes it pos- sible to pass the cruiser bill. She outlined the national defense act, declaring “it is not an.old world sys- tem but an American_system.” She raised enthusiasm when she pointed out that while this, Govern- ment’s policy has always been to get in a war first and prepare later, “not being ready has never prevented our getting into it.” Mrs. Alfred J. Brosseau, president general of the Daughters of the Amer- ican Revolution, who is vice chairman of the conference, presided today. Delegation Received by Coolidge. At 12:30 o'clock, the entire delegation went to the White House, where they were received by President Coolidge and photographed with him. Among the speakers scheduled this afternoon were F. Trubee Davison, As- sistant Secretary of War for Aviation, on “Air Defense”; Gen. Albert L. Co: chairman of the national defense com mittee of the American Legion; Rear Admiral Robert E. Coontz, retired, Mrs. William Sherman Walker, chairman of the D. A. R. national defense commit- tee, and Mrs. O. D. Oliphant, chairman of the national defense committee of the American Legion Auxiliary. The conference opened with a full attendance last night in Memorial Continental Hall, where Mrs. Alfred J. Brosseau, president general of the Na- tional Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, welcomed the presidents and delegates of the 38 women's societles and organizations. “That America has twice led the way | toward peace is a justifiable cause for exultation,” Mrs. Brosseau declared, “for at all times should our sense of race and our national pride create in |us the desire to have our country al- ways in the front ranks of leadership. But so long as other nations deem pro- tection necessary there is no reason why I this country should not exercise the same justifiable precaution in regard to all that which it claims as its own.” That an adequate Navy is the best peace insurance, despite the ratification of the anti-war pact, was the general theme of speakers at the opening con- ference, which included Senator Steiwer of Oregon, National Commander Paul V. McNutt of the American Legion, and Mrs. Boyce Ficklen, jr., chairman of the conference and national president of the American Legion Auxiliary, of In- dianapolis, Ind. Senator Steiwer declared that the United States already has made great sacrifices in naval armaments neces- sary for its security and that it needs “fast cruisers for the protection of our merchant shipping and for every other purpose away from that of the battle fleet.” Instead of being an _instrument of war, he pointed out, the cruiser bill, ecause of its suspension clause, is rather an argument in behalf of the limitation of armaments and becomes an_instrument of peace.” Senator Steiwer strdssed the weak- ness of the American Navy and said construction of 15 new cruisers would not even put it in competition with the British navy. “The ratio is not 5—5—3,” he warned, “it is 5 for Great Britain, 2.7 for_Japan and 1.9 for the United States. Let us now put an end to absurd and false propaganda that the present cruiser bill s a move for a so-called bis Navy or that it implies any pur- pose of “imperialism,” he sald. Comdr. McNutt of the American Leglon put his organization on record as believing that the construction of the 15 cruisers sought in the pending bill is “in the interest of peace” and in the interest of eventual agreement to i navies to the necessities of police work on v.hewu seas” ~ -, portant to national preparedness as the tween throngs of aliens coming here in | ing here peacefully in steerage to make | | great benefit in carrying out the work their home, 722 Ninth street northeast. CELEBRATE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY MR. AND MRS. FREDERICK LIPP, SR. Will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary tonight with a reception at 28 years ago, where he took a position in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, | i from which he retired in 1922. They have four living children.—Star Staff Photo | was given today when it | actual incr | | Mr. and Mrs. Lipp came to Washington RAYLYMANWILBUR SEEN FOR CABINET Dispatch Says Navy Secre- tary’s Brother Will Be Head of Interior Department. Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur, president of Stanford University, is to be Secretary | of the Interior in the Hoover cabinet, | according to a special dispatch to the | New York Times today from San Fran- | cisco. Opinion expressed in well informed | circles here today is that the report is | correct. Dr. Wilbur is a brother of | Secretary Wilbur of the Navy. Impres- sion here is that Secretary Wilbur is to be appointed to a Federal judgeship. There was no comment forthcoming | today from Hoover headquarters in! Miami regarding the reported selection of Dr. Wilbur. Says Offer Accepted. ‘The dispatch to the New York Times | follows: < “Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur, president of .Stanford University, has received the offer of the post of Secretary of the | Interior in Herbert Hoover's cabinet and has accepted, it was reported here today on good authority. : “From March 4 Dr. Wilbur is to re- ceive a leave of absence from the uni- versity, so that he may go to Washing- | ton and undertake his new duties, it was said. This leave would make it unnecessary for him to sever his con- necction with the university, which he has headed for 13 years. Dr. Wilbur declh;e!d to lcommem upon the reported appointment. thllip:m M. I‘gswhall. president of the Stanford trustees, declared today, how- ever, that he was certain that the board would be glad to grant to President Wilbur the leave to accept the cabinet position. Brother Would Retire. ‘Dr. Wilbur’s appointment would mean the retirement of his brother, Curtis D. Wilbur, as Secretary of the Navy, an office held since March 19, 1924. It is said that he will be appointed to the Supreme Court. It is understood that Mr. Hoover has in mind a plan for the reorganiza- tion of the Interfor Department by the transference of some of its bureaus and offices to the Department of Commerce and that he has Dr. Wilbur in mind to put this project into effect. “Dr. Wilbur's friendship with Mr. Hoover dates back to their college days at Stanford. As one of the university | trustees, Mr. Hoover had much to do with the.selection of Dr. Wilbur, then dean of the Stanford Medical School, as president of Stanford in 1916 to succeeg Dr. John Casper Branner, Mr. Hoover's old geology instructor. “&'henml:llr. Hoover became Food Ad- ministrator during the war, Dr. Wilbur was chief of the conservation division. Like the President-elect, Dr. Wilbur is a native of Iowa.” GEN. BOOTH VICTOR IN COURT BATTLE TO HALT COUNCIL OUSTER (Continued From Pirst Page) before the council. The general himself had written that he was not in a posi- tion to be present at the proceedings. Daughter Blames Americans. Catherine Booth, daughter of Gen. Booth, submitted an affidavit to the Chancery Court yesterday, in which she declared that the agitation for removal of the general had originated in America. Efforts to reach a compromise on the case growing out of the deposition of the general by the high council failed. ‘Today's arguments turned largely on the question of the general's fitness for his post and most of the proceedings was occupied with submission of docu- mentary evidence and speeches by op- posing counsel in support of this evi- dence. Army’s Regulations Cited. Among the important documents sub- mitted was an_affidavit by Commis- sioner Edward Higgins, thief of staff, questioning the general's fitness, both mental and physical, to continue his labors. A second affidavit was by the high council declaring that the case of the general had not been prejudiced by the council’s refusal to hear his legal representatives. This action was ex- plained as being part of Salvation Army regulations which forbid recourse to the law courts and it was contended that the admission of such legal evidence before the high council would have been unfavorable to the general, be- cause it would have been contrary to the whole spirit of the Army. Catherine Booth, in her affidavit, also countered the arguments of the de- fense that nothing had been said in the meetings of the high council re- flecting on the general's mental condi- tion. She cited several cases of such references and said that one of the general's feeblest signatures had been | photographed in support of such re- flections, although she ed that the photograph had not b: i1 submitted at the meetings of the high council. She denied that she had ever said that the general would not go to law and stated that as her father was at Southwold, it had been impossible to obtain an affidavit from him in the short time available. The council is making plans for a new meeting. at which representatives of the general will be heard. = Drowns in Pond Two Feet Deep. DOTHAM, Ala, January 30 (#).— Slipping on’ rocks that lined a small pond in the rear of his home near here while feeding his gold fish yesterday, H.” B. Davis, 40, fell, struck his head and Growned in less than two feet of waler, ARRESTS REPORTED IN SPANISH REVOLT High Military Officials and| Lorry Party Leader De- clared Taken. By the Associsted Press. MADRID, Spain, January 30.— Numerous rumors from various prov- inces of Spain were current today that there have been many arrests of high | military and naval officers growing out | of yesteday's revolt, which the govern- | ment has stated was completely crushed. Confirmation of the rumors thus far has been impossible and it is expected that an official note will be issued some | time today. | Eventualities from the uprising took the Lorry party, Sanchez Guerara, was | arrested in Valencia. He was detained | in the quarters of the captain general | in the district. His son is chief offi- cer of the Port Valencia. Two Reported Suicide. It is understood that in Ciudad Real. where an artillery regiment revolted, two artillery captains have committed suicide, while three others fled to Por- tugal with a general, who is supposed to have been the ringlefder of the trouble, King Alfonso was still at Sevilla today and it was officially reported that he would not reach the capital until Feb- ruary 1. Nothing will be definitely de~ cided until then concerning the punisa- ment of offenders. Premier Primo de Rivera worked at his office all night until 6 o'clock this morning, receiving telegrams and dis- patching orders. Further rumors were to the effect that other movements against the gov- ernment have been unearthed at Carta- gena, Murcia and Cadiz. Preparations were under way today for the summary court-martial of ail officers responsible for a short-lived military revolt. At dawn today the sur- render of the mutineers was announced. The insurrection was ented after a squadron of airplanse flew over the city dropping proclamations promising that only the leaders would be punished if the soldiers surrendered before serious fighting occurred. The proclamations said that otherwise the planes would return with bombs. Premier Reports Order Restored. Later Premier Primo de Rivera ap- peared before the Assembly and an- nounced that the revolt was at an end, and tranquillity had been restored throughout the country. He attributed the prompt quashing of the disorders to the zeal of the local authorities, the vigilance of the police, the solid disci- pline and patriotism of the military in- stitutions and the saneness of the country. The revolt started when a regiment of field artillery at Ciudad Real rolled out their cannon so as to command the roads and approaches to the walled city. When word of the disorder reach- ed the capital, Gen. Orgaz started south with an infantry brigade from Madrid. Several squadrons of cavalry clattered out of the ancient city of Alcala and a large and heavily armed force of civil guards proceeded south in motor busses. During their control of the city the mutineers prevented all trains from entering or leaving, but order was re- stored after the planes flew over with their offers of peace. The revolt, which was planned to break out simultaneous- ly throughout Spain, also was reported ot have shown itself at Valencia, Bar- celona and Corunna without making any headway. After a bloody mutiny of the artillery corps in September, 1926, the govern- ment reorganized the corps. The ques- tion of promotion by merit was believed to be the actual cause of the revolt, since officers of the army have always fought for promotion by seniority. PEACE QUICKLY RESTORED. CIUDAD REAL, Spain, January 30 (#).—The mutiny of the 1st Artillery Regiment, comprising 800 officers and men and 28 light field pieces, lasted but 15 hours without a single shot being fired or any one harmed. As the sun broke over the city the regiment, left its quarters under com- mand of its officers. Shortly afterward Col. Paz, commander of the regiment, and Lieut. Col. Britz, his aide, went to provincial police headquarters or guardia civ They bluntly informed the police chief that he must surrender his office and the arms of his men! This was done. The soldiers were spread out over the town, while most of the inhabitants were asleep. All strategical points were occupied and artillery was placed. Soldiers occu- pied the banks, the telegraph and tele- phone centrals and the railway station, holding up all trains. At 5:30 pm., the civil authorities re- sumed charge of the province, com- | called on to play a difficuit FRANGE T0 DEMAN BT PAY NGREASE Germans Contend That Ca- pacity Should Be Repara- tions Basis. By Cable to The Star. PARIS, January 30.—Advance testi- mony of the contentious days which lie ahead of the committee of experts which will soon undertake a definite settlement of the reparations problem s learned that France is prepared to demand in the payments a only logical answer to Germany sistemce that her “capacity come iie basis of findings. The campaign plan whici Moreau, gogernor of the Ba France, and vean Parmenticr, go of the Credit Foncler, as the French experts, will follow ing the early da; outlined yesterday by it. Its salient features are: ‘Would Replace Dawes Machine. ‘The suggestion that mittee succeed in fixing moun and duration of the German payments, it arrange for the constitution of an- other committee of independent fir cial experts to replace Dawes plan ma supervise tation of. reparations bonds over a period of yes The argument that if many sists that the committee limit its to her ca y to pay, the result m be an increase in the payments, since the present schedule was made when that capacity was lowe And _the " contention— unexplained of all—that a failure of the present committee must mean tha Germany shall coatinue her payment according to the Dawes plan, but unt:l she has paid the full total of 132,000.- 000,000 marks (about $33.000,000.00) set, not by the Dawes commission of 1924, but by the London reparations conference of 1921, So widely divergent are the laticr two of these points from German: expressed wishes that it is evident struggle for a compromis 1 bR promise wil America’s Position Difficult. Thus it is expected here that Owen D. Young and J. P. Morgan 3 and promi- nent role from the start in the capac- in- to pay commi the ce's rhaps most I e | new turn today when the leader of | ity of the most neutral members. The plan for final mobil the debt has been worked out in con- siderable detail. It takes full consid- eration of the fact that the American market is not favorable {o a large bond flotation. Consequently it foresecs bond issues on a rising scale over a period of years. An issue of $40,000.000 is mentioned as a possibility for the first year. Actually, however, the arrangement lnf these issues would not concern the present commission, which, after de- ciding upon the amount and duration of the German annuities, would recom- mend the creation of a separate com- mission of experts, supplanting the present Transfer Commission and the organization operating under the Dawes plan, to handle the mobilization, Transfer Believed Feasible. More than one French expert on reparations has insisted that mébiliza- tion of the German debt through bond issues presents an insurmountable ob- stacle in the transfer problem. It is understood, however, that the country's two experts on the committee are con- vinced that the transfer problem is not grave. The present scale of payments under the Dawes plan plus the “index of pros- perity” calculation would add from 3 to 4 per cent to the German payments. Premier Poincare has taken care that Prance is taking that into considera- tion when figuring how much she wants from Germany. The fact that these figures are on the opposite side of the ledger balance has permitted France to take the stand that Germany must make the first move for change, ‘That first move is expected to be & demand that the experts remake the schedule of paymer ccording to ca- pacity to pa: The French will argue that the capacity to pay was once set by the Dawes commission in 1924, and that never in history had German ca- pacity to pay been so low as it was then. No Time Limit, France Insists. Since then every evidence, especially the annual reports of S. Parker Gilbert, agent general for reparations paymer has shown “formidable prosperit; Hence the capacity to pay must be greater now than it was in 1924, and French logic can see no other con- clusion than that the present scale of payments should be increased. Parenthetically, it may be said that France does not hope that this argu- ment will succeed in increas the payments, but does hope it will dis- suade Germany from insisting on “ca- pacity to pay” ruling the experts. France is making a strenuous effort to dissipate what it considers the too prevalent opinion that German pay- ments under the Dawes plan are lim- ited to 37 years. A careful brief has been drawn to show that the 37-year limit applies only to the period of amortization of industrial and railway obligations and not to the total pay- ments, (Copyright, 1929.) BAND CONCERT. By the United States Marine Band Orchestra, in the auditorium, Marine Barracks, at 8 o'clock tonight. Taylor Branson, leader; Arthur S. Whitcomb, second leader: March, “Congressional Club”...Stephan Overture, “Bartered Bride”.,..Smetana “Pale Moon,” Indian song. “March of the Dwarf: . Solo for violoncello, “Kol Nidrei" Musician Angelo Bernolfo. Excerpts from “The New Moon," .Dell’Acqua Eric Coates “Villanelle” .. Suite, “The Four Northward. Southward. Eastward Westward. Marines’ Hymn, “The Halls of Monte- zuma.” “The Star Svangled Bagner.” Bonbrest Not on B;nefit Bill. It was incorrectly reported in yes- terday's Star that Joe Bonbrest. local banjoist, took part in the banefit per- munications were restored and the town assumed its normal aspects. formance at the Gayety Monday night. Bonbrest was not on the bill. & mr | . Where to Live Easily Solved | APARTHENT FR 2FNT —Refer to the Apartment to Let classifications of The Star, as they are practically directories of all the available apartments in Washington. Washington is at its best in the Springtime. Select your apartment from the extensive list offered in The Star, have your moving done and be ready to enjoy the Spring- time in the Capital City.