Evening Star Newspaper, April 1, 1929, Page 32

32 FORGERY REVEALS TRUEARMY PAC Franco-Belgian Military Ac-| cord Is Not Secret Treaty, However. By the Assoclated Press. BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 1.—For- eign policies of the United States and Great Britain, together with evacu- ation of the Rhineland by France, Bel- glum and England, received attention in the diplomatic stir which followed recent publication by a newspaper of Utrecht, Holland, of a forged “secret ! Franco-Belgian military agreement.” ‘The incident has passed so far as offi- cial discussion is concerned, but it served to bring out the true military status that exists between this country and France. Hinges on Close of War. ‘The whole thing goes: back to_ the close of the World War. President Wil- son made a suggestion aimed at guar- anteeing France, Belgium and England | against any future German aggression, | but the United States Government did | not follow this. Subsequently Great Britain refused to bind herself in a similar engagement toward France and Belglum. These policies caused France and Bel- glum to come to an understanding on the subject, but they framed it with the idea of meeting the limitations imposed by the covenant of the League of Na- tions and deposited at Geneva the ex- changes by which this agreement was ratified. The whole agreement appears in a paragraph of identically worded letters which passed betw Prime Minister | Delacroix and Paul ile Janson, min- ister of national defense of Belgium, on the one hand, and President Millerand of France on the other. The Belgian letter to the French Presidnt sai Aim Was to Enforce Security. “We have the honor to inform your excellency that the Belgian government have given their agreement to the mili- tary accord, the text of which was signed September 7, 1920, by Marshal Foch, Gen. Maglinse, ch of staff of | the Belgian army, and . Buat, chief of staff of the French army, acting in behalf of their respective governments. “The aim of this agreement is to re- inforce the guarantees for peace and security that result from the League of Nations pact. Tt is a matter, of course, that the sovereignty of both countries remains intact, as to the military charges im- posed on the two respective countries as well as to the appreciation, in every case, of the realization of the eventuality in view of which the present accord is | concluded.” Files Guarded. Like all agreements of this type, this called for determination by the inter- | staffs of the technical problems that might arise. Every army staff in the world has of such | plans. They a: vy guarded, but | the eventual en cover th frequently by | § means wh not in accordance | Before “war, for example, the [ French, Belgian and English staffs ex- changed technical views. They became known as “the Barnardiston conven- tions” because of the name of the then English military attache and when the Germans in 13914 found them in the Belgian archives, they used them in their propaganda campaign to demon- strate that Belgium had given up her | neutrality long before the war. Yet the true 1920 Franco-Belgian treaty had more than the usual amoum] As late as January, 1928, | n staff, | s examining a new law Ty service, saying: Belgians Deny Secrecy. “January, 1930, when the second zone of occupation in Germany.will have been evacuated, will see the whole of our_eastern border open once more. “In the first days of mobilization the Belgian covering forces concentrated along the border will amount to six divisions (150,000 men). The second ?erlnd corresponds with the arrival of he first allied divisions to help our own first line troops. The last stage corresponds with concentration of the six d ns of the active army, to- gether with six Bel, of active and rese: Belgian authorities ha: all along emphasized that the various publi tions of this agreement prove conclu- sively that there is no secrecy about; Belgian determinration to defend itsell’ against aggresskn. They also point to Ger. Gallet's statement as showing that the mention of 600,000 Belgian troops in the Utrecht forgery was a gross exag- geration. RISE IN RIVER HALTED. Cumberland Waters Are Stationary, ‘With Prospect of Receding. ‘NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 1 (P)—Its “hump” gone, the Cumberland River 'was stationary here last night at 51 feet 11 feet above flood stage. ‘The “hump” visible in the channel as long as the river was rising, vanished | during the night and the stream =topped spreading. If fair weather con- tinues, it will remain stationary for about 48 hours and then start receding, according to the Weather Bureau. It will take the river several days to back into its banks. It has reached 0 and 12 blocks away to inundate busi- mess houses and homes. Only the roofs of large warehouses and factories near the banks were visi- ble today. Residents of southeast Nash- wville took their Easter outings in boats. About 600 families were being cared for in temporary quarters. Real Estate Loans (D. C. Property Only) 6% No Commission Charged You can take 12 years to pay off your loan without the expense of renewing. $1,000 for $10 per month including interest and prin- cipal. Larger or smaller loans at proportionate rates. | PERPETUAL BUILDING 'ASSOCIATION Established 1381 Largest in Washington Assets Over $18,000,000 Cor. 11th and E N.W. JAMES BERRY, President Come and Taste the Delicious Frozen Desserts Being Served Fresh Out of FRIGIDAIRE At the Special Street Floor Exhibit —Not only. to further demonstrate Frigidaire convenience in the everyday ?reservauon of food, but to show you he delightful frozen idenserts which mgxurel m akes le—is the pur- pose of this special exhibit and demon- stration. You are invited to drop in at the exhibit and -see for .yourself what Frigidaire will do for you—see how quietly it operates--see how the new cold control is used and what it does. Kann's—Street Floor—Facing Soda Fountain. 7-Pe. Linen Luncheon Sets —Beautiful sets of linen and rayon with colored borders in the pretty shades of blue, gold and green. A 54x54-inch cloth ° and six napkins to match comprise the set. Hemstitched Linen Lunch Dresser Napkins Cloths Scarfs 18c ea. —13-inch Lunch Nap- kins, of pure linen in neat patterns, borders. $1.00 —51-inch square cloths 39c ea. of pure linen, damask, with colored stripe —45-inch scarfs - with linen centers and wide lace Kann's—Street Floor. Sale of “Universal” Silver-Plated Tableware Guaranteed for 50 Years Can Be Bought on the Club Plan! —The smart hostess of today views the appointments of her table with increasing interest. And here is an opportunity to buy sil- ver-plated flat ware in_the beauti- ful Saybrook pattern—at rhost at- tractive savings. As you will note JOSHUA W. CARR, Secretary from the following list— Six Knives—Reg. $12.00 for. ....$8.98 Six Forks—Reg. $7.50 for $4.69 Six Salad Forks—Reg, $7.50 for $4.98 Six Teas, Reg. $3.75 for..$2.29 Six Tablespoons—Reg. $7.50 for.$4.69 Stx Soupspoons—Reg. $7.50 for $4.69 Six Butter .Spreaders—Reg. 36.50” for . Butter Knives—Reg. $1.25 for....75¢c Sugar Shells—Reg. $1.25 for......75¢ Gravy Ladles—Reg. $2.50 for...$1.98 Kdnn's—Thitd Floor A Special Sale of Excellent Quality Crinkle Spreads——Two Sizes —72x108 and 81x108 inch col- ored crinkle stripe spreads in rose, gold, blue, green and or- chid. Reversible styles, all fin- ished with deep scalloped edges. “Patchwork” Spreads Brocade Rayon Spreads 29c ea. $1.98 ea. Fulton Pillowcases —45x36 - inch _ Pillow- $4.95 $3.98 - cases made from the —72x108 and 90x108 inch Spreads, with quaint colorful patch- work designs printed on heavy cotton cloth. And plain colored ends of fruit of the —Reg. $4.95 and $5.95 loom sheeting. Spreads in the 81x105- inch size and the pretty colors of rose, blue, gold, green and orchid. Touia. 4 (b High-Grade Sheets $1.29 —81%99 - inch heavy ruffles. Finished with scalloped wjth a soft finish, Very Drapes to match, $3.50. edges. specially Kann's—Street Floor. ‘Sale of Cedar Chests At Practically Half Price! Two Groups, $18.95 to $29.95 Grades $10 —Highly polished, genuine red cedar chests, 36 inches long, and a good width and depth. Each fitted with lock and key, cedar handles and strong casters. $15 —Extra—lug: chests, 44 to 49 inches lon g. Square and trunk ld styles, highl: olished and fitted with lock and key, cedar handles and strong casters. Kann's—Third Floor. 00 New Silk Dresses HEDERLAND 1X OLYMPIADE Sale of Stamps All This Week —Hundreds of bargain values, in everything from ten cent sets and packets to large collec- tions. One of the largest stock of stamps in the city for your selection. —If you are interested in the fascinating hobby of stamp col- lecting, come yourself and bring your friends with you, to see our unusual display collection. It will show you why more than a million people in the United States find pleasure in collecting postage stamps. —Be sure to ask for free copies of our beautifully illustrated price lists and our booklet, “The Fiery Thorn and Other Stories From Stamps. and How to Start a Collection.” Kann’s—Street Floor. Popular Fox Shape Marabhou Neckpieces $5.00 —The smartest dressed women a r e wearin| these new fox-shape: marabou neckpieces with their new Spring costumes. Soft and fluffy, shown in black, cocoa, tan and brown, and usually priced at $8.95. Kann's—Street Floor. “RIGAUD’S” Perfumes Half o3. 49 Bottles. C —Choice of four delightful odors —Martha Chanel, MiNena, Sweet Pea and Camia—bottled in plain lass bottles. One ounce fancy ttles are priced at $3.00 and $400. And it is_only because they are in plain bottles that we can offer them at such a reduc- tion. —Bath Powders in glass bowls. Special at 49¢ —24-kt. Gem Razors with 2 blades, for 25¢ —6 cakes Wrisley’s Cold Cream Toilet Soap for ...... Sl 39¢ Kann's—Street Floor. New Printed Voiles 38¢ yd. —1In this assortment are. pretty, hard-twisted crisp chiffon voiles, dainty, batistes and dimities, in lovely, Summery designs on dark and light grounds, all fast colors. —Voile dresses, made by Vogue patterns will be worn by living models. mnn‘a—-s‘ treet ‘Floor. Smart Slip-on Fabric Gloves Washable 69¢c pr. —Very smart, very practical gloves for Summer—at a most attractive low price. The popu- lar slip-on style of washable fabric, saddle sewn, and finished at top with scallops. Choice of gray, maple, mode, oak and cocoa in s 51, to 8%, Kann's—Street Floor. One Piece, Jacket and Ensemble Styles in Sizes for Juniors Misses and Women 0. —Flowered geotrgettes as lovely as a fHlower garden, plain colored flat crepe in high and subdued colors, and navy geor- gette, The dressy styles feature pleated ruffles, tiers, flares and pin ornaments; tailored models for street and general wear show new collar and sleeve treatments, and many smartly finished with belts, The polka dot is here in many variations. Extra Sizes Included X Your Spring Coat N A Can Be Unquestionably Smart, Yet Cost Only values we have yet offered at this —We feel quite confident that the coats in this special sale are the best I ‘ 7 S ° low price—Kashas, Sylviana, silks and velvets. Plain models, fur- trimmed coats, and many soft woolen sports coats in the collection. All the newest features that distinguish this season’s coats. Juniors® 13 to 19, Misses’ 14 to 20 Women’s 36 to 46 Sizes Kann’s—Second Floor. Spring Hats, $2 —Smart, youthful models that show the fore- head, the new “fisherman” back styles, soft rolled brims, new crowns. Every hat style in the latest and smartest Spring mode—and most mod- erately priced. All colors., All head sizes. Kann's—Second Floor. New Styles Ready in Georgiana Frocks A New One if It Fades —The variety is positively bewilder- ing—new prints, checks, plaids, dots, sheer batistes, tissue ginghams, ° dotted swisses and linenes. There are chic youthful styles for misses, and smart models for the average woman, and flattering, slenderizing styles for the larger woman.” In all the striking color combinations, and attractively trimmed. Misses’, Women’s and Extra Sizes Kann's—Second Floor. In Miaugpa:qlil ?Vome:')s“;:;li 880 —Our own importation of ‘dainty, handmade nainsook gowns; full cut and decorated, with clusters of hand- embroidery, tiny scallops and ribbon run eyelets. Cap sleeve and sleeveless styles, with round, vee and square necks. Priced unusually low. Kann's—Second Floor. 4, Fashionable Spring Silks Satin Stri| Printed Chiffons Actual $2.25 to $2.95 Qualities —The smartest frocks this spring will be made from the silks offered in this sale, It is one of the most attractive collections we have ever offered, and one of the best values. There are plain colored crepes, printed crepes, satin stripe crepes and printed chiffons—all 39 inches wide, and in all the glorious spring colors. Kann's—Street Floor. / /