Evening Star Newspaper, December 9, 1929, Page 5

78 v THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, ~ D.. G, . MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1820. AID OF CONGRESS ASKED IN PROBE Trade Commission Hampered by Lack of Power to Ex- amine Firm’s Books. Hampered in its investigation of pub- lic utilities by refusal of the Electric Bond & Share Co. to produce its books, the Federal Trade Commission was re- lylng on Congress today to grant & request for specific delegation of its wowers to subpoena in investigations ading legislation. In its annual report the commission recommended an amendment to its or- ganic act which would give it equal force with the Senate and House in compelling the attendance of witnesses and the production of records and files. The power would extend only to in- vestigations ordered by either House, the commission said, and would ‘re- move much of the difficulty encounter- * ed in carrying on investigations.” Reviewing the Elctric Bond & Share case the commission pointed out that its power of subpoena in general in- vestigations had been upheld in a judicial opinion on the matter, but that this was not held to extend to the books of the company upon the showing of evidence made. Preparation for Hearing. The commission told Congress that ft virtually had completed its hearings on the utilities' methods of obtaining publicity, and that it had made ex- tensive preparations for the hearings on financial structures of operating, holding, service and management com- panies. The preparatory work was ac- complished by accountants examining {he books of the larger concerns and by fleld workers investigating the relations Dbetween utility concerns and service organizations. Public hearings are to follow, probably this Winter. The commission did not sum up its findings, however, except to state that “evidence that public utilities or per- sons closely identified with them have acquired substantial ownership interests in newspapers of various parts of the country” had been presented in public hearings. The commission last Sum- mer held several hearings on the financ- ing.of newspaper purchases by the In- ternational Paper & Power Co. Turning to other phases of its work, the commission sald that exports by foreign trade associations organized under the export trade act, which it administers, had increased from $200.- 000,000 in 1926 to $476,000,000 in 1928. Fifty-seven such associations were operating in June, 1929. Conferences Set Record. The commission reported a record set. in number of trade practice conferences it has sponsored during the year. Thirty-one industries took part in meetings to outlaw unfair methods of ‘competition. “Tt would be impossible to even esti- mate for a given year” the report sald, “what the abandonment of un- ethical and economically wasteful prac- tices means to the business community in terms of dollars.” In its investigation of fraudulent ad- vertising, the commisison said that it had uncovered “an enormous amount of questionable copy.” In prosecuting charges of u: advertising. the re- Building? Save Money on Your Entire List Big reduction in round trip first class fares from Chicago to Calitqrnia Pacific ' Norttlwest CHICAGO & NORTH WESTERN UNION PACIFIC Tickets good going on Dec.16,17,18,19,26,27,28 Return Limit Jan. 12 Also Big Reduction in round trip first class fares from Chicago to all points in Nebraska, Colorado, Wyo- ming, Montana and Utah (up 20 and east of Salt Lake City.) Tickets good going from Chi- cago Dec. 21, 22, 23, 24. Return limitJan.6. Stopovers allowed 6 Daily Trains to Pacific Coast UNION PACIFIC H. L. by 508 Commere: 15th and or CHICAGO & NORTH WES' . oy 201 Franklin Trust Bldg. 15th and Chestnut Sts, Philadelp! ia, Pa. OUTSTANDING WORLD EVENTS OF PAST WEEK BRIEFLY TOLD By the Associated Press. The little powder charge set off when Manchuria authorities raided the Russian consulate in Harbin and seized the Chinese Eastern Railway last Spring flared up all over the world during the past week. It was body. The chief powers of the Kellogg- Briand pact, led by the United States, sent a note to Russia and China, re- minding them of their obligations to settle their differences peacefully under the pact. Japan rtefused to join the move- ment, because she believed that a set- tlement between Moscow and Mukden was at hand. Russia received the note with great indignation, and a sharp reply Was sent to the United States through the French Ambassador to Moscow. Nego- tiations seem at last to have settled the Manchurian dispute. Russian and Manchurian plenipotentiaries drew up a rmwcol for an agreement on the railway, which was approved by Nan- king at the end of the week. Secretary Stimson Replies. Secretary of State Stimson denied that the American note had been actuated by unfriendly motives. He af- firmed that the note had really brought about peace in Manchuria. The Nanking government is passing through a crisis at home which has shaken its prestige and menaced its existence. Mutiny in Central China, war in the south and threats in the north confronted President Chiang Kal-Shek. There were rumors that he intended to resign. Problem Confronts U. S. While all eyes in America were turned on the situation in the Far East, an outburst of discontent in the protected ————————————— port said, the practice of making both the publisher and the advertising “an exciting time for every- {agency involved co-respondents had been adopted. Although field work was in progress on the investigation of alleged monoply of news print paper, the commission said its material was not yet in condi- tion for a report. republi¢ of Haiti gave official Wash- ington something to think about in its own back d. Martial law was declared by United States Marine Corps authorities at Port-au-Prince and Cape Haitien, and reinforcements of troops were sent from the United States. Marines mrorted that they had the situation well in hand, and the oppo- sition party was ostensibly calmed by assurances from Washington that Presi- dent Borno would not seek re-election. President Hoover sent a special mes- sage to Congress asking that a com- mittee be immediately created to in- quire into the relations between Haiti and the United States. Mexican Strife Renewed. Mc:iico's President-elect and his rival in the recent elections seemed to start their campaigns all over again in the United States. Supporters of Jose Vasconcelos, de- feated candidate, who left Mexico after charging fraud in the count of votes, announced that funds were ready for a - N INVABORATING revolution and that Vasconcelos might attempt to take office by force. President-elect Ortiz Rubio left Mex- ico for rest and treatment at an Amer- ican hospital. It was significant that he was accompanied by tary and political leaders and that he arrived in the United States during the week in which former President Calles left France for New York. Poland in Political Tangle. The Polish cabinet of Premier swifx- sky, associate of Marshal Pilsudski, re- Signed after defeat in the Diet, but agreed to continue temporarily in office. The next cabinet will face the task of establishing co-operation between Mar- shal Pilsudski and the Diet. It was rumored that the marshal might dis- regard the Diet and set up a govern- ment of his own. King Victor Emmanuel ands the Italian royal family visited Pope Pius in the vatican, marking the recon- ciliation of the House of Savoy and the Holy See. France Makes Announcement. prominent mili- | The cause she had coast lines on three seas and many distant colonies to defend. Dr. Schacht, prsident of the Reichs- bank and chief of the German delega- tions at the Paris experts’ conference, Hague conference and the Baden- Baden Bank conference, protested pub- licly against what he called attempts to tamper with the Young plan by the German government and the. creditor powers; 3 The Mueller cabinet, which rebuked Dr. Schacht for the “untimeliness” of his statement, was expected to get a vote of confidence on the passage of the bill approving the plan next week. Appeals for Porto Ricans. SAN JUAN, Porto Rica, December 9 (#).—Gov. 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