Evening Star Newspaper, April 4, 1929, Page 7

HODVER USSAN STAND AWAITED} Embassy Here Continues to Fall Into Decay ‘as Recog- nition Is Denied. BY C. P. WILLIAMSON. Associated Press Staff Writer. Diplomatic circles in Washington, whose members frequently pass the long- unoccupied mansion in Sixteenth street, which once housed the Russian Ambas- sadors to the United States, are quietly speculating on whether the Hoover ad- ministration 1s likely to change the pol- icy of former President Coolidge with respect to recognition of the Soviet Tegime. The consensus is that for the present there is little likelihood that the United States will look with favor upon any overtures from the Soviet for recogni- tion, and thai the once well tended em- bassy will continue to fall slowly into decay. p Former Sectetary Kellogg, in an article in the bulletin of the Republican national commsittee last November, re- iterated the_position of the American Government that relations could not be entered into with the Soviet government so long as the Russians persisted ’l.n their “world revolutionary movement. Economic Angle Cited. ‘That wub!heal:sc imvotru;t r:; nouncement by a Government offici the question. Official circles take the view that since the Soviet is apparently adhering to the principle objected to no negotiations can be entered into with that government at the present time. Those who are inclined to believe that the Hoover administration might adopt a more liberal policy toward the Soviet than that of the Coolidge administra- tion remark that President Hoover ‘might look upon the question as more of an economic than a political one. These circles declare it is possible that the present administration might be in- clined to overlook the political princi- ples involved in order to bring about an expansion of American trade in the Russian market. On the other hand, it is contended by opponents of recognition that such a step, aside from being in the nature of a political adventure, would involve many complicated economic gfiestions which would make the matter doubtful from a strictly business viewpoint. Opposition to any change in the policy of non-recognition has been re- jterated by Matthew Woll, vice presi- dent of the American Federation of Labor, in a letter to Secretary Stimson made public today. Is Only Unoccupied Embassy. Meanwhile, the iron gates on the fence surrounding the garden in ‘front of the Russian Embassy Building swing idly on rusty hinges. The entire build- ing, which still houses many of the secret archives of the Russian govern- ment, is barred and shuttered, but a strong wind has dislodged two of the shutters and they swing back and forth with the breeze. A caretaker protects the building from intruders. The lack of other life around the grounds, however, has at- tracted many pigeons, and sparrows and their nests around the roof only empha- size the atmosphere of emptiness which dominates Washington’s only unoccu- pled embassy. [ 'WOLL REITERATES STAND. Labor Official Tells Stimson It Opposes Recognition. Matthew Woll, vice president of the American Federation of Lahor, today sent to Secretary of State Stimson a lengthy memorandum on the question of recognition of the Soviet regime in Russia, setting forth that the Federa- tion of Labor “has not wavered” in its opposition to recognition. ‘Woll took several exceptions to state- ments attributed to the Foreign Policy Association in two pamphlets, entitled “The United States and Russia,” pub- lished February 20 and March 6 last. In addressing Secretary Stimson he ex- plained that he was acting, not in the name of organized labor, “but rather as one of its members and officers.” ‘The Forelgn Policy Association’s pamphlets, Mr. Woll wrote, “purport to review the policy of the United States Government on the recognition of Russian Soviets. “These pamphlets are not merely partisan in adopting the Soviet view on this question, but by wholly repress- ing important sections of the United States documents quoted and by giving other sections out of their context Why Leave Men Laured by Womwen, Women by Love, and ' Boys by Adventure. By the Associated Press. . SAN FRANCISCO, April has been sald about why home that the police dec! for themselves. Reporting 4.—8So0 much leave to find out on the sub- ment said it be as fol- lows: Men leave home to forget family troubles or to dodge domestic responsi- bilities. They often go to, with or from a woman. , Women leave home when they find a new love. Boys leave to seek adventure and ro- mance. Girls leave to escape routine or dis- cipline. Police records on which the deduc- tions are based disclosed that 239 men, women and children who left San Pran- cisco in 1928 are still missing. Alto- gether 1,177 persons disappeared here, Many of those who disappeared left notes saying they were going to commit suicide. Most of them didn’t. the Soviets within their territories. Senator Borah and other friends of the Soviets have backed them up in this misrepresentation of our policy and they are now joined in this campaign by the Foreign Policy Association.” ‘The pamphlets referred to by Woll indicate, he wrote, that friends of the Soviets believe that recognition by the United States can be accomplished in the administration of President Hoover. “I do not like to believe that,” he wrote to Secretary Stimson, “and I know my hrkude union colleagues share that dis- Federation “Has Not Wavered.” “The American Federation of Labor has not wavered in its position on this question since it was first thrust on the American people by the forcible over- throw of the Kerensky government,” he wrote. § “The Communist propaganda carried on in this country is only an'infinitesi- mal and in significant part of this cam- paign against ‘American institutions.’ | The Soviets conduct a world-wide propaganda of villification and false- hood against the American Govern- ment and everything American. Their leaders are openly training the Russian people by these falsehoods to hate Ameri- can institutions and Americans and are preparing them openly for eventual war against all ‘capitalistic govern- ments.’ Every concelvable device is used to bring other nations to a hostile mood against us and against one another.” ‘Quoting former President Coolidge as having asserted that he did not propose “to make merchandise of any Ameri- can principles,” as comment on the Soviet effort to buy American recogni- tion by alleged material advantages, Woll said in his letter to Secretary Stimson that “this has been precisely the view of Mr. Hoover and will, doubt- less, continue to be his view.” Professor Dies of Ptomaine. CHICAGO, April 4 (#.—Dr. Gerald Birney Smith, 61 years old, professor of Christian theology in ‘the Divinity School of the University of Chicago at Dayton, Ohio, died today from ptomaine poisoning. He was the author of many vaglely circulated books on theology and ethics. Royal Honeymoon Ends. ROME, April 4 (#)—Prince Chris- topher of Greece and his bride, Princess Francoise of France, arrived from Pa- lermo today, completing their honey- moon which began -February 11. If You Need New PLUMBING Fixtures —the first thing you should do is to get in touch with us! We are master plumbers, members of the American Society of Sani- tary Engineers, and can be of great assistance to you. Deferred Payments whereby you pay t! period of one, two or three years. x - BY SCHOOL GROUP Resolution That Committee Be Named to- Regulate Types Is-Favored. Additional funds for schoo! mainte- nance and supplies are asked in a reso- lution adopted by the District of Co- lumbia Public School Association at a meeting in the District Building last night. The resolution also requests a special appropriation for repairs to Cen- tral High School. The association referred to its execu- tive committee a resolution recommend- committee be named to draw up specific regulations as to the kinds of schools ::;" should be built in certain local- les. committee, consisting of the superin- tendent of schools, the municipal archi- tect and three private citizens, be se- lected from persons recommended by the parent-teacher organizations. Stelzer Introduces Plan. The resolution further recommended that such a committee confer with the commissioner of education and consult leading authorities on school grounds and housing and transmit regulations decided upon to the Board of Education. The resolution was introduced by F. C. Stelzer, chairman of the association’s school-planning committee. ‘Mr. Stelzer declared thumrpoud reg- ulations would do away with the possi~ bility of school buildings being too large or inadequate for the communities in which they are located. Another resolution was adopted to have a roll call at each meeting of the association and inform the various or- ganizations which send delegates to the meetings when their delegates are not in attendance. . Miss Barrows Speaks. Miss Alice Barrows, specialist on school buildings, United States Bureau of Education, delivered an address in which she stressed the importance of modern school buildings being adequate to meet all needs both as to the proper mental and physical training of chil- dren, Herbert S. Bryant, president of the association, presided. ILLEGAL MANUFACTURE CHARGES NOLLE PROSSED Case Against Two Dropped Grounds of Insufficient Cause for Seizures. Charges of illegal manufacture of liquor preferred against Lewis W. Nel- son_and John Gross of the 2700 block of P street were nolle prossed by Assis- tant United States Attorney James Kirkland today. Police are alleged to have entered the P street premises February 28 in search of a man charged with grand larceny and discovered two copper stills and 10 quarts of alleged liquor. Kirkland, after reviewing - the evi- dence, believed there was not sufficient probable cause in making the seizures and dismissed the case. on George and possession of liquor, was held under $2,500 bond pending grand jury action today, following a preliminary hearing in Police' Court. & ing to the Board of Education that a | The resolution recommended that the | W. Walker, charged with sale | prep: i They | MORE FUNDS URGEDILAYMEN HEAR TWO BRIEF ADDRESSES Routine Business Transacted at Regular Meeting of Methodists. . ‘The thirty-third annual meeting of the Laymen’s Association of the Balti- more Conference of the Methodist Epis- copal Chureh, holding its sessions here this week, began this morning at the Foundry Church, Sixteenth and Church streets, with more than 200 members present. Only two brief addresses were deliv- ered this morning, the rest of the time being devoted to busines matters. The TS were O. Hine, president. and Dr. Homer J. lor, director of religious education of the Calvary Bap- tist Church. Dr. Councilor Home Missionary Soclety met and was addressed by Dr. Ralph A. Cushman, Dr. J. T. Wardle Stafford of Toronto, Canada, delivered the dally conference lecture late this afternoon. His subject was “The Vocation of the Prophet.” ‘This afternoon at the session of the Laymen’s_Association, Dr. J. C. Galpin of the Bureau of Agricultural Eco- ‘Am:"il::aft United a‘:m Demmnt of griculture, was the prin speaker, his topic being “The Democracy of the Church in Action.” Chancellor Lucius C. Clark of American University, and George H. Crabbe, superintendent the Anti-Saloon League of Maryland, also spoke briefly. At 4 o'clock the nom- inations and elections of officers for the ensuing year were to be conducted. ‘Tonight at 8 o'clock at the confer- ence meeting, an address will be given by Dr. Frank T. Cartwright, associate secretary for Eastern Asia of the Board of Foreign Missions. Dr. Edward L. ‘Watson will preside. ‘The importance of home missionary work was emphasized last night by Dr. Donald H. Tippett. pastor of the Churcn of All Nations, New York City. Mis- sionary endeavors are as much needed on the streets of New York as in any forejgn land, Dr. Tippett declared. ‘He told of the work being done at his church, which has among its par- ishioners aliens from 27 nations. The church. he raid, is transforming lives touched by the gang spirit, and is at- tempting to eradicate the racial antip- athies taught foreign children by their mothers, “There can be no solution of the international riddle,” he declared, “until the nations of the earth are united in the realization that the Kingdom of God is supreme and hatred is wiped out.” —_— ARMS MEET OBSERVERS SAY GOOD-BY TO HOOVER By the Assoclated Press. Hugh Gibson, Ambassador to Bel- gium: Rear Admiral P. Jones, and Harold C. Train at the White House today to say farewell to Fresident Hoover before sailing for Eu- rope to represent the United States as observers at the coming session of the aratory commission on disarma- ment of the gue of Nations. They will sail from New York Satur- day. The commission begins its sessions at Geneva April 13. spoke on | of | Bradley I THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 1929. Hesse to Be Given Auto by Members Of Police Foree |: Edwin B. Hesse, who retired as jor and superintendent of the e tan ent, mwm;n'mmfl:‘ given one by members the force. 2 ‘The was raised by subscrip- tion throughout the entire .de- The former superintendent, who never before operated a car, is understood. to be driving lessons from Headquarters - tive Jacob Wolft, former chauf- feur of the Detéctive Bureau. TWO ARE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN CRASH to Hospital—Youth Sustains Minor Hurts. Two lwmnm one nml'lzm;lo‘:d lchoollir , were seriousl: jured, while third esca] 'm:yminar a when the machine in which they were passengers was in collision early this morning at Connecticut avenue u.ui ane. Mary Willlams of 3904 North Hamp- ton street, Chevy Chase, is in Emer- gency Hospital suffering from severe injurles to the face, head and legs, and An Belino, 32, of 1444 W street, is in the same hospital with injuries to the back and legs and pos- sible internal injuries. ‘The machine in which the girl was a passenger, operated by Donald S. Parriss, 21 ye.r.z old, of College Park, Md., collided with the car of Wallace A. Gibson, 26, colored, of 50 R street, at the Bradley lane intersection in front of the Chevy Chase Club. Harold G. Vatter, 18 years old, of 3537 Thirteenth | street, also a passenger in the machine driven by Parriss, suffered minor in- juries to the face and hands. Mon! ery County police today said they had not learned the cause of the STUDY LIABILITY LAW. ‘The drafting of a proposed accident u‘;bu‘lrt.y hp:nf::ln mowr’ vehicles engaged ans| n of passengers or freight for hire here wilf be taken up by the committee of the Washington Chamber of Commerce at a meeting this afternoon. Judge Mary O'Toole of Municipal Court is chairman of the committee, | which also will have before it a reporl on the mflm o abolition of the death t TOOTHACHE When you want quick relief; ‘when youwant your toothache to vanish instantly —insist that your druggist gives you Tooffl}ggnons School @irl, 17, and Man Taken | hemis ISTIMSON ELECTED PANCAMERICA HEAD Succeeds Kellogg as Chair-| man of Governing Board derstanding example of unity and pur- pose and unity of nztional ideals. It is through this international organiza- ton of the American u&:buu that such unity can best be d. “The successive international confer- ences of American states and especially the recent conference held at Havana have served to develop the spirit of co- operation between the republics of the Western world. 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The Leviathan, known the world over as the largest liner afloat, will sail as before in the regular New York-Cherbourg-Southampton service; the famous American-flag cabin ships, George Washington, America, Republic, President Harding, and President Roosevelt will continue to carry dis- cerning passengers between New York and Ireland, England, France, and Germany. The American Banker, American Farmer, American Merchant, American Shipper, and American Trader will be available as heretofore to everyone wishing to sail or ship freight from New York direct to London. x American travelers will continue to be served by the same ships’ officers and crews, and an experienced organization ashore which. will uphold the best traditions of the American Merchant Marine. Our Board stands ready at all times to cooperate with and assist the new owners whenever we can. : The United States Lines, Inc., will lay the keels for two super- Leviathans. Before long, additional ships will be under construction. Withinnfewymneoflbehrgut and finest fleets in the world will be sailing back and forth across the Atlantic, flying the American flag. Entrusted as we are with the future of the American Merchant Marine, we are keenly conscious of our great responsibility to every citizen of the United States. We have seen a greater number of Amer- icans traveling every year; we realize that we must have ships that are fast—ships that are in keeping with our American standards of lusury and service at home—ships that offer a passage abroad to suit every purse. The new owners are determined to build such ships, and we call upon, the American nation to see that we regain our place on . the seas won by our clipper ships a century ago. i tm;w% have misrepresented our State Depart- ment policy to the point of presenting it as being the very reverse of what it actually is. . ‘he Soviets,” Woll wrote, “allege that all other governments are capital- istic and that therefore all these gov- ernments want is the payment of Rus- sia’s debts and the cessation of the Comunist propaganda carried on by Mr. Smith Stil Works He can’t do a real | day’s work, but he can’t afford to quit. | Work today—home | again— and work i again tomorrow. 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