Evening Star Newspaper, December 18, 1929, Page 10

10 *. THE EVENING ST [TALY DENIES PARIS PLANRENUNGIATION Rome Sticks to Naval Parity| Contention, but Greets Move | With Cordiality. | By the Associated Press. ROME, December 18.—Rome morn- ing newspapers today printed authori- | tative denials of reports published in | France that Italy would renounce the principle of naval parity with France in a note shortly to be sent to the Quai d'Orsay in Paris. Popolo di Roma said that Italy was treating with the French government in a spirit of much cordiality, but Lad | made no renunciation of her parity) contention. Italy and France for some time past have been engaged in discussions with a view to reaching un agreement be- tween themselves as a preliminary to the coming naval disarmament confer- ence in London. Italy has been con- tending for naval parity with France, but the French point of view has been that the more extended scattering of French colonial possessions made & larger navy necessary to France. ‘The Italian reply has been waiting for the approval of Premter Mussolini, It was said in Italian naval circles yesterday that reports that Italy was favorable to the abolition of subma- | rines were misleading, since Italy would be ready to consent to the suppression of undersea craft only under certain conditions, namely, a substantial reduc- tion in naval armaments by all nations and the scrapping of all capital ships of 10,000 tons and upward. COMMONS HEARS OF STEPS. H Dritain Has Abandoned Seven Bases | Since 1921, Alexander Say: LONDON, December 18 (P).—The House of Commons was told last night that Italy had established two small naval bases in the Mediterranean since 1921, while France, in the same period, had closed down a West Indies base and Greet Britain had abandoned seven s, The information came from A. V:| Alexander, first lord of the admiralty, | in response to a question whether he could state to what extent the three powers had increased their naval strength as to ships and tonnage, naval bases and naval air forces since 1921. “So far as is kmown,” he said, “the two other countries remain practically stationary. I believe France closed down one base at Fort de PFrance in Martinique and that Italy established two small naval bases, one in the Island of Leros and the other on Saseno Is- land, in Valona Bay. “The naval air forces of the several countries increased substantially, being A new weapon, but comparable figures cannot be given since they have or- ganized their forces in entirely differ- ent ways.” Mr. Alexander said that while work was going ahead on the Singapore naval base, it was being slowed down as much as possible pending the outcome of the January naval conference. Among the bases closed by Great Britain were those 2t Haulbowline, Dover, Pembroke, Seapa. Pritlingsea, Port Edgar and the Rosyth Dockyard. OPTIMISM PREVAILS IN OFFICIAL CIRCLES FOR NAVAL PARLEY (Continued From First Page.) panese, united in a statement which was issued by’ Secretary Stimson, ex- pressing the belief that the London conference would prove a success and that relations between the United States and Japan would be increasing- ly friencdly. The statement follows: “Reijiro. . Wakatsuki, chief delegate; Admiral Takeshi Takarabe, delegate: Japanese Ambassador Debuchi and Hiroshi Saito, secretary, visited the Sec- retary of State at his house this after-; noon. The Secretary had with him Am- basasdor Dwight W. Morrow and Am- bassador William R. Castle. jr. “There was a frank and friendly dis- cussion of the underlying problems of the two countries which affect the is- sues of the conference. “Both Mr. Wakatsuki and Secretary Stimson expressed optimistic hope fer the successful termination of the con- ference and the increase of good will between the two countries which a solu- tion of the naval problems helps to maintain.” Frank Statement of Needs. ‘The conference yesterday afternoon brought forth frank statements from the. heads of both delegations dealing with the needs of their respective coun- tries for national defense. It is under- stood that the discussion was along broad lines and avoided technicalities. However, the Japanese lald down the proposition that there should be a 10- 10-7 ratio of naval auxiliary craft for the United States, Great Britain and Japan. They also are understood to have discussed the 10,000-ton cruiser, which they, as well as the United States, | favor, and to have made their position clear in regard to submarines. The Japanese are frankly opposed to the abolition of the undersea craft, which they regard as a necessary arm of their naval defense, with their island em- pire and a long coast line. The United State has been friendly to the idea, advanced by Great Britain, that the sub- marine should be abolished, although there is considerable opinion in this country that submarines are of value for the protection of the long American coast line in time of war. Both delegations and the govern- ments they represent are strongly of | the opinion that there must be no fail- ure at the coming naval conference in London. A failure would in all prob- ability result in strained international relations and in a naval construction race, making the situation in the fu- ture worse than it is today. Owing to these opinions, the delegates gave con- sideration to the wide palitical prob- lems on the coming conference. With the governments of the United States and Japan in this frame of mind, it is expected that any differences which | By may arise will be ironed out, and that where necessary compromises may be effected. The suggestion has been ad- vanced that in order to settle the cruis- er problem some concessions may be madé to Japan in the matter of sub- marines, for example. The impression today was that Amer- ican’ official opinion was that Japan's reqiigst for a 10—10—7 ration was out of proportion not only to the ratio fixed at-the Washington naval conference in 1932 for capital ships, which was 5—5—3, but also cut of proportion to Japan's naval strength and building program. When the Washington naval treaty was negotiated it was the understafding that American defenses in the Philip-. pines, Guam and Hawali wogyld not be extended. If there is to be'a change in the ratjo of the naval strength of the powers, it was suggested today that 4t might be necessary to re-examtne the question of the naval bases. Italy has joined with Great Britain and the United States in the proposal for the abolition of the submarine, ac- cording to dispatches from Europe. This strengthens the position of the powers urging abolition of the undersea craft at the coming conference, leaving ALUMNI CELEBRATES and possibly tomorrow morning; much colder tomorrow; south winds. RETIREMENT BILL 0 BE CONSIDERED House Civil Service Commit- tee Will Discuss Legisla- I tion After Holidays. , Legislation to liberalize the Civil | Service requirement law, which carries | an increase in' the maximum annuity | from $1,000 to $1,200, is to be taken up by the House Civil Service committec | when it meets following the close of the | Christmas_holidays on January 6 and | will be special order of business for | consideration by the committee. | This was formally agreed to in adopt- | ing a motion at the meeting today by | Representative Clancy of Michigan. The | committee ~discussed the subject at length and showed a disposition to do all it can to expedite passage of this measure. This bill aims to benefit practically all the Government emploves n the District and throughout the country. | especially _those in the lower salary ranges. It is the same bill as wax passed by both House and Scnate in the last session but vetoed by the President. i to SCHOOL’S VICTORIES Notre Dame Gridiron Stars of ‘Put_ and Congressmen Attend Graduates' Dinner. To celebrate their alme mater's tri- umphant foot ball season, Washington alumni of the Univer of Notre Dame held a “victory dinner” at the Hotel Mayflower last night. More than 150 graduates and friends of the college, including members of Congress and of the Army and Navy. who themselves once starred in the gridiron realm, were in attendance. Dr. James A. Flynn, president of the Notre Dame Club of the District of Co- lumbia, presided at the dinner. The speakers included Senator James E. Watson of Indiana, Rear Admiral S. S. Robison, U. S. N., superintendent of the Naval Academy at Annapolis; Maj. Gen. Smedley D. Butler, U. S. M. C, commandant of Marines at Quantico, and Rev. John W. Cavanaugh, C. 8. C,, former president of Notre Dame. Re- marks of extemporaneous character were delivered by Senator David I. ‘Walsh of Massachusetts, a Notie Dame LL. D,, and by Senator Arthur R. Rob- inson of Indiana. Introduced as “a representative of the Notre Dame foot ball faculty,” Tom Mills, one of Coach Rockne’s lieutenants, told of the “hu- man side” of foot hall on the “Pighting Irish” campus. Responding to the toast of “The Spirit of Notre Dame,” Father Cavanaugh sketched the university's career. ‘Among the Notre Dame Club's guests were Representatives Fish, New York; Wood and Hickey of Indiana, Sit Gen. Edward L. King, Maj. Jlmzs! Crawford, Lieut. Col. Paul D. Bunker, Col. L. D. Kromer, Col. David L. Stone, Capt. Mark A. e, jr.. Everett Sanders, Edwin P. Thayer, William W. Bride, Thomas H. Healy, Willlam E. Leahy, Lou Little, Mark Lansburgh, Huston Thompson, George H. O’Connor, Matt Horne, Willlam T. Pierson, Wil- liam M. Galvin, James D. Hayes, Harry C. Butcher, William H. Beck, Everett C. Watkins, John Carson, Shirley Po- vich and Kirk Miller, ‘ THE WEATHER District of Columbia — Rain tonight fresh southeast and Virginia—Rain tonight and probnblyl tomorrow morning; colder in west po tion tonight; much colder tomorrow; fresh to strong south and southwest ; winds. Maryland—Rain tonight and proba- bly tomorrow morning; slightly colder in extreme west portion tonight; much colder tomorrow; strong southeast shift- ing to southwest winds. West Virginia—Rain, colder tonight; wrlranrrow snow flurries and much colder. Records for Twenty-four Hours. Thermometer—4 p.m., 52; 8 p.m., 50; 12 midnight, 49; 4 a.m,, 50; 8 a. 50; noon, 53. Barometer — 4 pm., 3008; 8 pm., 30.03; 12 midnight, 29.96; 4 a.m., 29.90; 8 a.m,, 29.86; noon, 29.76. Highest temperature, 53, occurred at | noon y. Lowest temperature, 45, occurred at noon yesterday. Temperature same date last year — Highest, 60; lowest, 30. ‘Tide Tables. (Furnished by United States Coast and Geodetic Survey.) Today—Low tide, 3:51 a.m. and 3:52 | p.m.; high tide, 9:20 a.m. and 9:44 p.m. | Tomorrow—Low tide, 4:42 a.m. and 4:49 pm.; high tide, 10:15 am. and 10:38 p.m. The Sun and Moon. Today—Sun rose 7:21 a.m.; sun sets 4:48 pm Tomorrow—Sun rises 7:22 am.; sun sets 4:48 pm. hslloon rises 7:16 p.m.; sets 9:49 am. Condition of the Water. I Great Falls—Potomac clear. Harpers Ferry—Potomac, Shenandoah clear. Weather in Various Citles. q H 8 H s £ H 1SUBH “qusn_3sw; Stations. *£UPINEIA Abilene, Tex. Albany, N. Y. Atlanta, Ga. .. Atianuc City.| 23228222 Fogsy Cloudy Pt.cloudy Chicago, Snow Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbia, 8. C BRI2VVREE: 2L o olis.Tnd 29 Rain ksonville,Fla. Clear Kansas City.Mo 3 Los Angeles Loutaville. Miami. Fia New Orleans New N.Y. 2% Okiahoma ' City Omaha, Nebr. . 3 Philadelphia.Pa Phoenix, ATiz. Pittsburgh, Pa Portland. Me. .. Portland, Oreg’ Raleigh, N, C 233282383338 ;a0 2@ o eneas®aos 8823 Snow Pt.cloudy Rain Antonio San Diego. Calif v RaID Spokane, 28 .. Cloudy WAS] 0:33 Cloudy ash 30. H., D. C.., 29, FOREIGN, - | (Noon, Greenwich time. today.) Stations. ~ ‘Temperature. Weather. Horta (Fayal. Azo 64 Part cloudy en tions.) Part cloudy Clear fiton, Juan. Gloudy Japan and France to combat it. If the |submarine is not to be abolished, in conformity with the wish of Japan, it 15 possible that Japan may make some concessions in regard to ratios and categories of auxiliary naval | tempting to finance, will be concluded | late today. poration to the extent of $126,000 and RITES FOR WILLIAM CABLE | at Garfield Hos- | 0ld Resident Died pital Monday. Puneral services for Willlam Cable, 72 years old, of 4404 Fifteenth street, | who died Monday at Garfield Hospital, | were held this afternocn at the | Hysong funeral home, 1300 N street. | Burial was in Fort Lincoln Cemetery Mr. Cable is survived by two daughters, Katherine and Dorothy Cable. TRIL OF MOFFAT WILL CLOSE TODAY Justice Hitz to Charge Jury This Afternoon in $21,250 Case. ‘The trial of William L. Moffatt, in- i vestment. broker, charged with appro- priating to his own use $21,250 ob- tained from Mrs. Marie T. Pauli by the false pretense that the Riggs National Bank was behind the Bankers' Invest- ment Corporation, which he was at- ‘The defense closed the introduction of witnesses early today and arguments the jury were made by United States Attorney Leo A. Rover for the prosecution and by John H. Burnett, for the accused. Justice Hitz will charge the jury this afternoon. A ver- dict may be reached also today. Moffatt had been indicted on two charges, one of larceny after trust and the other of false pretense. The Government elected to go to the jury on false pretense count and the argu- ments dealt with this phase of the transaction. The accused took the stand in his| own defense and denied that he ever| had represented that the Riggs National | Bank was interested in the proposed company, except that it was among the banks whose stocks the company ex- pected to deal in. He told of difficulties encountered in the organization of the | new company end offered books of ac- count to show they had obtaincd sub- scriptions to the stock of the new cor- showed expenditure of all but $18,000. which he had retained as 6 per cent | ::ll’zlsl’nlssion for himself on the stock | ola .ifeboat of Caister, England, is E it. that we have see one! THE ° Clear London has forbidden the use of flags I streets for ad- and banners in the vertising. AR, WASHINGTON, D. C. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 18...1929. THRIFT SHOP DOLL SALE INAUGURATED | Annual Christmas Work for Benefit of Four Agencies Begins. The Child Welfare Thrift Shop, 504 Tenth street, today inaugurated its regular annual Christmas sale of dolls which are being contributed by friends of the four child welfare agencies bene- fiting from the proceeds of the shop. Among prominent contributors to the supply of dolls are Mrs. Mary Roberts Rinehart, Mrs. John R. Willlams and Mrs. Joseph Lelter. The first dolls have arrived, and a large number will be on hand soon to furnish the principal Christmas attrac- tion at the shop. Shop Is Decorated. ‘The Thrift Shop is being decorated for the Christmas season, and will pre- Sent a gala appearance during the holi- ays In addition to the special doll sale, which will continue up to Christma: the shop has on hands a large supp! of toys and gifts which will make af tractive presents for children at Christ- mas time. The number of customers has been increasing with the increasing tide of downtown shoppers. New stocks continue to come into the shop from friends and supporters of the four wel- fare agencies, and it is expected the store will have suitable Christmas gifts on hand, especially for children, up to the holiday itself. More Dolls Sought. 1In discussing the doll sale, Mrs. John R. Williams, chairman of the supply committee, who is conducting it, also has sent out a plea for more contribu- tions of dolls, in addition to those a!- ready donated. ‘The supply of regular goods in the Thrift Shop continues, especially in women’s and children’s clothing, which is finding a ready demand. A food sale is held every Friday morning at the shop. All proceeds from the shop are turned over to the Child Welfare Society, the Children’s Hospital, the Children's Country Home and the Prenatal Clinic of Children’s Hospital. Supplanted by a motor lifeboat, the to be converted into a houseboat. 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