Evening Star Newspaper, February 11, 1930, Page 1

WEATHER. (U. S. Weather Bureau Forecast.) Fair tonight, tomorrow mheu and warmer, probably fol- by rain at night. Temperature— Highést 46 at 2 p.m. yesterday; lowest 26 at 7 am. today. Full on_vaj Closing N.Y. Markets, Pages 13,14&15 increasing four. @he Foeni ‘WITH SUNDAY MORNING EDITION o Star, service. No. 31,332. Entered as second class matter post office, Washington, B G WASHINGTON, D. C., TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1930—THIRTY-SIX PAGES. FRR The only evening paper in Washington with the Associated Press | news Yesterday’s Circulation, 115,239 () Means Associated TWO CENTS. Press. HAVENNER REFUSES T0 OPPOSE GROSBY AS DISTRICT HEAD Declines to Discuss Appoint- ment of General at Trade ‘Warning Is Issued On Fake Solicitors By Chest Director In connection with the report that two persons were arrested for false solicitation of Com- munity Chest funds, Elwood Street, director of the Chest, to- day issued this warning to Wash- ingtonians: “Prospective contributors can easily avold being duped by any unauthorized solicitor by simply signing a pledge card agreeing to contribute to the Chest in four installments, as provided on the card, instead of giving cash to the solicitor. Board Meeting. AGREES ONLY TO FIGHT JONES DISTRICT BILL President Murphy of Board of Trade Plans United Fight on Military Appointment. ‘The first break in the plans for a com- certed city-wide protest against the aubstitution of a military man for a civilian on the Board of District Com- missloners developed today when Dr. George C. Havenner, president of the Federation of Citizens’ Assoclations, de- clined to participate in the conclave tomorrow of civic, commercial and labor leaders if the selection of Maj. Gen. Herbert B. Crosby as successor to Com- missioner Dougherty is to be discussed. Dr. Havenner's position was made known in & letter replying to the formal invitation of President E. J. Murphy of the Board of Trade to represent organ- ized citizenship of the District at the conference. The federation head said he was willing to discuss the Jones bill liberalizing the residential requirements of a Commissioner, which his organiza- tion opposes, but not the issue involved in President’s Hoover's announced in- tention of appointing Gen. Crosby to a ‘The Jones bill, It was pointed out at the headquarters of the Board of Trade, is one of the topics for discussion at the conference, fl'hwm:hl:urphy't primary m)mrphmm ides, it lained, to lay 's ‘Was the (Ozndlufln at thhgx?neefln( for a ind effective citizens’ protest against what he declares is a violation Soccall provides ‘That. two of the 5] ly lwo of HReee " Commistiopers thall be chose from civilian ranks. Federation Attitude Doubtful. Aside from the surprise created by Dr. Havenner's action, it made doubtful the attitude of the federation with ;e- villan . tion will meet Saturday bly be of opinion. The administration I ot B et iat. will hot be critical of Fresi- ‘ ht prove to be o rgasiued. citizenship o op- assing to ’x;uumlfhe appointment. Crosby Indorsed Once. In the meantime, however, neighbor- hoond citizens’ associations continue to rotest against what they con- | the d is a violation of the spirit, if not :;: letter, of the District’s organic act. Only one of these organizations ‘which ‘has met this week indorsed Gen. Cros- by's selection, and that was the Con- gress Heights Citizens’ Association. A number of other associations will meet night. wh‘gkn J. Cottrell, executive secretary of the Board of Trade, who is assisting President Murphy with arrangements for the conference of the civic, com: mercial and labor leaders, again reiter- ated that the organi.ation’s opposition 10 Gen. Crosby is not personal. He said: “The organic act of the Dis- trict specifically declares that two of the Commissioners shall be civilianc. The substitution of an Army officer in these posts removes another of the last remaining remnants of local represen- tation in the government of the Dis- trict.” GARMENT STRIKE NEARS SOLUTION 7,000 of 35,000 Involved Reach Tentative Agreement With Employers. By the Assoclated Press. NEW YORK, February 11.—Settle- ment of the garment strike, which has been marked by one killing and numerous riots, appeared near today after 7,000 of the 35000 workers in- volved reached a tentative agreement ‘with their employers. Jacch Rothenberg, an open shop dress manufacturer, was the man killed He died in Bellevue Hospital yesterday of a fractured skull, shortly after he had been felled by a blow on the jaw in a disturbance near his shop at ‘Thirty-ninth street and Broadway. In falling, he struck his head on the pavement. Irving Ashkenas,-27 years old, & chauffeur, was held on a charge of homicide in connection with Rothen- berg's death. ‘The agreement which was reached ‘was between the affiliated Dress Manu- facturers, Inc., or “inside shop” manu- facturers, and their employes. It was subject to a vote of ratification by both sides today. of differences between Jjobbers and contarctors was exj < | agencies in’ expenses - | If the situation is hopeless at the end *1SLAYI “Of course, this applies only when the solicitor is not known to the contributor. All Com- munity Chest workers carry cre- dential cards, and as most of them are working in their own neigh- bor] they should have no trouble in identifying themselves. Any person who has any doubt regarding a contribution made to the Chest can verify the recention of his gift by calling at Chest headquarters or telephoning Met- Topolitan 2284.” DEFIGIT IS FAGED AT END OF CHEST CAMPAIGN TONIGHT Officials Are in Doubt of Success as Final Reports Are Awaited. Whether today’s whirlwind campaign would result in reaching the $1,786,- 734.07 goal of the Community Chest was still in doubt by Chest officials as they prepared for the public mass meeting this evening in Constitution Hall at which Washington’s final answer will be given. Regardless of whether success or fail- ure meets the efforts to wipe out the deficit of nearly $300,000, it was defi- nitely decided that the campaign will close officially tonight. ““We are not asking for one penny that is not needed,” John Poole, campaign chairman, said today in the face of in- captains. of the $1,786,737.07 sought for the Chest has been definitely al ited to some organization by a level-headed, close-questioning group of business men and women who investi- mnevery cent sought before giving it L This roject - l!mf '? 3 as the Com. Future Plans in Doubt. Asked what the Chest would quota s Taised at the not. campaign tonight, Mr. Poole that the wuen'lox‘:‘ would be do if INSURGENTS WEIGH CHANCES IN FIGHT 10 BLOCK HUGHES Overwhelming Ballot Favor- ing His Appointment Is Seen by Watson. SENATE LEADER EXPECTS VOTE TO BE TAKEN TODAY Harrison Declares Democrats Should Confirm Him to Prevent Charge of Playing Politics. BY G. GOULD LINCOLN. The nomination of Charles Evans Hughes, former Secretary of State, to be Chief Justice will be called up for con- sideration in the Senate late this after- noon, Senator- Watson, Republican leader, said when the Senate met foday. Senator - Watson predicted an over- whelming vote in favor of Mr. Hughes. Despite the fact that Mr. Hughes' confirmation seems assured beyond a doubt, there were signs of growing op- position among the Senators today. Perhaps a dozen or more will vote against his confirmation as Chief Jus- tice. Among them will be Senator Borah of Idaho, Senator Norris of Nebraska, Senator Brookhart of Iowa, Senator La Follette of Wisconsin, Senator Blaine, Kll&cflnsm. all ‘members of fldlz :;;p.\:z; can progressive group, an Cl:‘wrp oG'l:sl of Virginia, Senator Wheeler of Montana and probably Sena- tor Blease of South Carolina, Demo- crats. Several Senators said today that they had not made up their minds how they would vote. Final Action Is Problematical. Senator Watson sald he believed that a vote would be had on the Hughes nomination before adjournment today. But with a growing number of prospec- tive speakers on the nomination, final disposition of the nomination today ap- peared problematical. Senator Norris, zhairman of the Senate judiclary com- mittee, which reported Mr. Hughes' nomination favorably yesterday by a vote of 10 to 2, sounded off for the op- position late yesterday afternoon, when e he addressed the Senate in open execu- tiye session. At that time, consideration of the nomination was prevented by an objection of Senator Blease of South Carolina, and under a rule the nomina- tion went to the calendar and over until today. “The nomination of Mr. Hughes to be Chief Justice is entirely satisfactory to the country,” said Senator Watson. “If there are Senators who are op- posed to him who think that they gak by holding up confirmation in te, let them do so. The country will not approve their course. I be- lieve that we will reach a vote on Mr. ‘namination this afternoon. But whenever we do reach that vote, this afternoon or later, his appointment as controlled largel; the size of ti Should further efforts be needed to the gap, it is re- less,” Mr. Poole said, would have to allocate the money it has in hand to the various in proportion to the present The Chest cannot go into debt, what- ever happens, Mr. Poole pointed out. The money collected for the 175 the Chest is for running and not for capital account, of the campaign it will be necessary to cut down the amount each agency is to receive. Main Hope on Reports. ‘While hoping still that a generous public impulse in the final hours of campaign would Tender such a situation unnecessary, Chest officials pointed out that some additional con- tributions will be received after the campaign ends from absent Washing- tonians or others who may be expected to increase their gifts. But the main hope cf the campaign, it was made (Continued on Page 4, Column 3.) NG OF TWO IS LAID TO YOUTHS’ CHEAP RUM Parents of Boys Killed Accuse Three Men of Selling Their Sons Bad Liquor. By the Assoclated Press. CHICAGO, February 11.—Three bot- tles of cheap booze brought three men {:&e to face with manslaughter charges ay. Herbert Glers and Anthony Kilberg were slain early Sunday, following & traffic quarrel with a colored party. Parents of the boys, as well as three youths who were companions of Giers and Kilberg when the shooting took place, told the coroner’s jury yesterday that liquor was responsible for the quar- rel and the shooting. The youths named Frank Sayorskl, John Barry and Joseph Dennehy as men from whom they had purchased gin and moonshine shortly before the shooting. The three were to be ar- raigned today before Municipal Judge ‘Willlam Holmes, who s'gned the man- slaughter warrants after hearing the boys’ storie Chief Justice will be overwhelmingly approved by the Senate.” Harrison Asks Confirmation. Senator Harrison, Democrat, of Mis- sissippl, said that he ftnended to vote for the confirmation of Mr. Hughes and that for the Democrats to take any other course, in view of the outstanding position and character of Mr. Hughes, would be to lay themselves open to the charge of playing politics in connec- tion with this appointment. Among those who will speak in op- position to the confirmation of Mr. Hughes are Senator Brookhart and perhaps, Senators Borah and Blaine. Senator Watson said he did not believe that any of the supporters of Mr. Hughes would get into the debate and make extended speeches. “We will let our votes speak for him,” said Senator Watson. Members of the progressive group in the Senate were wondering whether they would lose ground in the country if they undertook to make a protracted fight against the appointment of Mr. Hughes. Norris' views were given to the Sen- ate in a prepared statement which he (Continued on Page 2, Column 6.) SOVIET RUPTURE URGED ON FRANCE Government Majority Deputy De- clares Communistic Activity Unbearable. By the Assoclated Press. PARIS, February 11.—ueputy Jean ‘Ybarnegaray today filed an interpella- tion in the Chamber of ‘Deputies ask- ing a rupture of diplomatic relations with Soviet Russia. M. Ybarnegaray is a member of the government's majority and is a spokes- man for a group that has declared Communist activities in France have become unbearable. This group also has expressed belief that Moscow is in- volved in the mysterious disappearance of Gen. Koutiepoff, White Russian leader. ‘The government will ask stpone- ment of debate on the interpellation be- cause of the absence in London of Premier Tardieu and foreign Minister les. Slayers of Giers and Kilberg have not been arrested. Briand. By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, February 11.—Cook County, which cannot pay its bills, has opened the door of charity to those of its un- paid workers who need it. ‘Those employes who find themselves pected 1oday, which would result in the 28,000 employes of the contractors returning to_work. The principal points of the settle- | ment reached yesterday, included pro- vision for time and one-half for , Saturday work, creation of an im- partial arbritration board and appoint- ment of a committee to investigate conditions of the industry and make Tecommendations. unable to buy coal, food, milk or shoes may now go to the county's charity bureau and obtain what they need, the cost to be deducted from their pay envelopes—when they get them. The county, although without funds, finds itself in a position of having vir- tually unlimited credit for thg purchase of charity supplies. This Ia,w&: to con- COOK COUNTY OPENS DOORS OF CHARITY TO EMPLOYES Those Unable to Provide Necessities of Life May Obtain Needs From Bureau. tract agreements with dealers. . The ments are good until March 1. ‘Only the 4,000 county employes, how- ever, may benefit in this manner. The 36,000 city workers, many of whom are just as hard pressed as the county em- ployes, are still awaiting help. Cases of eviction continue to come before Judge Haas in Municipal Court, the latest being that of James F. Walker, a clerk in the City Hall, who has beefi unable to meet his rent bill because the city has not paid ‘Walker, who was granted a 10-day pe- ricd of grace by the court, said that Judge Haas had revealed that he him- self, also without pay from the city, had bei‘n forced to barrow on his insurance policy. MR. HOOVER LANDS SEVEN-FOOT FISH IN FLORIDA WATERS. U. S. AND BRITISH PLEA TO ABOLISH SUBMARINE BLOCKED BY 2 POWERS French and Japanese Declare Use as War Necessary f Weapon Is or Defense. PACT TO “HUMANIZE” ACTIVITIES DURING WAR IS ANTICIPATED BOB McPHERSON ON CAR LEWARK| REPORTED AS TARGET OF “SHOTS" Police Probe Story of Hearing Explosions and Seeing Speeding Autos Apparently Amid Exchange of Bullets. By a strange quirk of fate, Robert A. McPherson, jr, about whom the Park® Lane strangling mystery revolved, was a passenger on the street car of Conductor ~Joseph - H. Lewark when sounds resembling shots were heard early Sunday morning in the Petworth section, Lewark's report to police brought out. McPherson, against whom the con- ductor was a Government witness in the second grand jury investigation of Virginia McPherson’s death, heard the noises, but believed them to be the back-firing of an automobile exhaust, while Lewark was inclined to the opinion that his car had been shot at. Lewark’s theory that the sounds may have been caused by gunplay was strengthened today by disclosure that a resident of Rock Creek Church road, near the car line, heard the explosions and saw two automobiles speeding down the street amid an apparent exchange of shots. Police are investigating the resident’s statements. Police of the tenth precinct also dis- closed today that examination of a stolen car, found abandoned near the Upshur street car line, revealed a de- fective muffiler. The car fitted the description of the one described by Lewark as having been passed just as he heard th~ explosions. The police (Continued on Page 2, Column 8. PILE YEABONK FRAUD UNCOVERED Confidence Men Solicit Funds at Embassies and Legations. A special squad of detectives was as- signed today to search for two nimble- witted confidence men busy canvassing ‘Washington’s embassies and legations soliciting funds to finance the publica- tion of a mythical “Police Department ‘Yearbook.” Apparently believing police had no knowledge of their daring activities, the “con” men continued this afternoon to seek audiences with various diplo- mats from the four corners of the world. They called at the Ecuadorean him. (in a pistol duel in legation, 1712 New Hampshire avenue, shortly before 1 o'clock this afternoon. The two men were ushered into the presence of a high-ranking official of the legnlon. ‘The spokesman, a suave individual, explained he was in charge of a “campaign” to collect money with which to publish an elaborate book extolling the virtues of “Washington's hard-working, alert policemen.” Told to Return. He was told to return tomorrow. Smiling broadly, he bade the diplomat a courteous farewell and took his de- parture. Both he and his somewhat reticent companion were neatly dressed. They were middle-aged and fat. ‘The Ecuadorean official assured de- tectives who arrived at the legation shortly after the “solicitors” left that the pair “certainly looked like cops.” Notified by the Turkish embassy that the -pair had made an _eloquent plea for financial assistance, Inspector Wil- liam S. Shelby today assigned half a dozen detectives to the case. Shelby predicted the early capture of the men. Payment Is Stopped. Meanwhile, it was learned that one had been given a check for a substan- tial sum by the Belgian Embassy. Pay- ment was stopped on the check when police informed the donors the men were acting without authority. The men also visited the Japanese Embassy, the Argentine Legation and the Brazillan Embassy. 1l Minimum contributions of $50 were requested. FLYNN IS DISMISSED. Final Step Taken in Seplrlflonl From Prohibition Service. ‘The final step in dismissal of Frank 8. Flynn, law clerk in the prohibition service, has been taken and separa- tion completed. Flynn was the accuser of Col. John F. J. Herbert, prohibition administrator, formerly of this district, who was completely exonerated by the Prohibition Bureau of Flynn's charges. {a,ynn ‘was dismissed for insubordina- n. TWO SLAIN IN DUEL. MEXICO CITY, February 11 (#).— Jose Angel Trujillo, mayor of Tolotalan, Jalisco, and Juvenio Munoz former rebel chief, shot each other to death | the main plaza of g‘r‘e’ town, says a dispatch to La nsa. The plaza was crowded with prome- naders, who were thrown into a panic when the two men met accidentally and opened fire at 3:11 other., HOUSE 70 GO DEEP INTO DRY QUESTION Judiciary Committee Hear- ings Are Scheduled to Start Tomorrow. By the Assoclated Press. A thorbughgoing investigation of prohibition conditions will be under- taken tomorrow by the House judiciary committee, promising a lively and pro- tracted continuation of the controversy that has been in progress for nearly two months, While this committee made prepara- tions, the $15,000,000 appropriation for the Prohibition Bureau was left undis- turbed by the Senate appropriations committee today in reporting to the Senate the annual supply measure for the Treasury and Post Office Depart- ments, Senator Harris, Democrat, Georgla, who initiated a move last session for an increase in this appropriation, said he had made no effort in the commit- tee for an increase this time, pending completion of dry legislative program in Congress. After Congress had acted upon the bills for transfer of the Prohibition Bureau from the Treasury to the Justice Department and other pending meas- ures for strengthening the dry law, Harris said he would determine whether to ask for additional funds and if so, how much. The Senate committee added $2,329,- 620 to the bill as it was passed by the House, making the total provided for next_year's expenses of the Treasury (Continued on Page 2, Column 8.) STYLE NEWS Style and fashion are best found in the shops. The stores are filled with new things in every line of wear for men and women. People are fortunate in being able to follow the styles by actually seeing what is in Washington’s fine stores. More store news is found in The Star than in afll the other Washington newspapers combined. Yesterday’s Advertising Local Display Lines The Evening' Star, 21,988 2nd Newspaper. ... 7,327 3rd Newspaper.... 5,800 4th Newspaper. 3,439 5th Newspaper. ... 1,740 18,306 The reason for this is that The Star is read every evening and Sunday morning in over 110,000 of the best homes in Washington and nearby suburbs, BRITTEN T0 FIGHT GINCH GUN SHIPS Superdreadnaught Pictured by U. S. Naval Delegation Held “Sop” to Americans. By the Assoclated Press. Chairman Britten of the House naval affairs committee predicted today that the superdreadnaught proposed for the United States by Secretary Stimson at the London Naval Conference to equal- ize American tonnage with that of Great Britain would never be built and would be held up as a “sop” to American naval enthusiasts. Further, he asserted, if the American delegation “is going to play into the hands of Great Britain it would be well for them to pack up their trunks and *“Hle s e would oppose the proposed e e would o] tl construction of eleven oinch. Tin cruise ers as not adapted to American naval needs, but, on the contrary, are “just what England wants and.needs.’ % “Patchwork” Amazes Him. “The best expert advice of the United States Navy has indicated that our strength on the sea would lie on a :g)‘l:r:?mgp: lhlpl;: Britten sald, “or ould be operated en masse to their best advantage. “I am, therefore, at a complete loss to understand the patchwork that is being put forward by Secretary Stim- son in order to build up the total American tonnage, irrespective of its lnln-c»trdlmtmn with the balance of the Britten has been an advocate of 10, 000-ton cruisers as best suited to Amer- ican naval requirements and frequently has cited testimony that many Ameri~ can naval officers hold the same view. “The superdreadnaught,” he added, “will never be built, but will be held up as a ‘sop’ to American naval enthusi- asts like the tomorow which is always coming but never arrives.” Wants Britain to Serap. Chairman Britten then said “it was presumed that we were attending a naval limitations conference and not an expansion convention in the inter- est of more ships and larger appropri- ations, “If Ramsay Macdonald would follow the example set by President Harding,” Britten asserted, “he would bring about battleship equality between the United States and England by scrapping the Rodney and the Nelson, We scrapped our best ships in 192: EXPECT TAFT TO SHOW FURTHER IMPROVEMENT Attendants Are Optimistic, After Restful Night for Former Chief Justice. By the Assoclated Press. Attendants at the home of Willlam Howard Taft said today that he con- tinued to show the improvement that has marked his illness for several days. The former Chief Justice was said to have arent a very restful night, awaken- ing only twice for short intervals. Those at his bedside were optimistic and said they expected further improvement dur- ing the day. . Chevalier Is Improved. SAN FRANCISCO, February 11 (). —Maurice Chevalier, French screen actor, was reported by his physician as resting more comfortably yesterday at his hotel here, where he was ordered to bed Sunday in an effort to reduce fever caused by a mild attack of influenza. | tary or Bk Sion, Italy Is Inclined to Support Abolishment in Principle, but Grandi Makes Certain Reservations. By the Associated Press. LONDON, February 11—Submarines were virtually assured of a new lease on life as weapons of war during a historic debate at the plenary session of the Naval Conference today, in the course of which the five great naval powers of the world presented their views as to the abolition of these “terrors of the deep.” Out of the wealth of eloquent pleas either for or against the retention of these weapons grew formal resolutions which were generally taken as meaning that submersibles will be continued. but that their activities will be will be made to restrict their size “humanized” and that an effort and number. There was an air of tensity which no other plenary session has seen as the delegates of the sea powers faced each other in the Queen Anne’s room of St. James’ Palace to make their declara- tions regarding this problem which has torn the world since the days when the Lusitania was sunk with all aboard. It was the United States and Great Britain for the abolition of submarines and France and Japan for their reten- tion, holding to their thesis that they would not surrender this arm of their navies. Italy agreed in principle with America and Great Britain, but with reservations which would safeguard her interests as compared with those of other powers, After Prime Minister Macdonald had formally opened the session, A. V. Alex- ander, first lord of the admiralty, rose amid great silence and -in measured emerge an agreement for “humanizing” submersibles and perhaps for limiting their number and size. In addition to the American resolu- tion, the French introduced a resolu- tion proposing to compel submarines to act according to the rules to be ob- served by surface warships. During the discussions today Sir Atul Chatterjee, delegate from India; J. L. Ralston of Canada, J. E. Fenton of Au- stralia, together with Prof. tones declared Great Britain’s bellef | ported the Brif that submarines should be wiped from the navies of the world. The French and Japanese delegation listened with particular intentness as he declared with emotion that submersibles were “not defensive, but inhuman offensive weapons.” QGreat Britain, he said, wanted aboli- tion, but if this could not be achieved, n she stood for the humanizing of submarine warfare and the limitation of size and numbers, ‘The first lord of the admiralty ap- & proposal for abolishment in the in- terests of permanent peace. Stimson Presents Appeal. delegate, Secre- S e !ong‘ved and be- address one those crisp :t‘lnumenu, for which he famous of the abolition of the sul " Briefly he amplified this declaration and later handed in a resolution calling :ot the committee to study three ques- 1. Abolition of the submarine. 2. Regulation of use in wartime. 3. Regulation of unit and size of undersea craft. In other words, he, like Mr. Alexan- der, opened the road for a compromise with Prance who, it was known, would agree to humanizing the submarine, but would flatly refuse to ;:eept. abolition. came Georges Laygues, French minister of marine, and there was a shifting in the seats by the other dele- gates to get a full view of France's spokesman. Glves French Viewpoint, In rapld staccato sentences, M. Laygues declared that France declined to abandon submarines. She considered them necessary defensive we . They are not offensive. He left no doubt that his country was adamant in this stand, but he tendered an olive branch in proposing that the committee study the proposition for humanizing not only submarine warfare, but the activities of all classes of warships. The speech of Dino Grandi, Italian foreign minister, was a diplomatic re- iteration of her standpoint, which since the beginning of the conference has been for naval equality with France. Premier Mussolini’s spokesman stated that Italy did not object in principle to abolishment, but if submarines were done away with all the powers must participate and there also must be re- duction in other categories of ships, Admiral Takarabe, minister of marine, speaking in meticulous Japanese, re- iterated Japan’s contention for her need of submarines. Note of Compromise. So ended today's historic plenary session and the general feeling among the conferees was that it was notable in that it had discussed a delicate ques- tion and had still come through with a note of compromise in the air. Prime Minister Macdonald, speaking to newspaper men immediately after the session, declared that the greatest achievement of the conference thus far was that five nations with separate nat- ural needs had conferred for thre weeks and had emerged at the end more harmonious than when they started. There was a general feeling that the question of submarines had now been virtually settled for the present. The committee will study the resolution and out of this study it is expected will LANKFORD MEASURE WOULD PRESERVE 6 HISTORIC CHURCHES Directs Buildings Attended by Presidents Be Secured in Name of United States. Specifically providing for the pres- crvation of six well known churches with historic associations in the Dis- trict, Representative Lankford of Georgia today introduced a bill provid- ing that these church structures be pre- served by the Government as memo- rials and shrines. ' He provided specifically that the Com- mission of Public Bulldings and Grounds be directed to secure in the name of the United States options and contracts for future purchase of the mlb‘:’?r:‘ slmml!l: thodist iscopal etropol e Church, John Marshall pllcetp-nd C street, which was attended by President d Grant and McKinley and other noted men and women. New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, H street and New York avenie, which was attended by President Lin- coln and other noted men and women. St. John's Church, H und Sixteenth streets, which was attended by prac- tically all of the Presidents and is gen- erall “nk&w as the Church of the Calvary Baptist Church, H streets, whi ras e women. First Congregational Church, Tenth and G _streets, which was (Continued on Page 2, Column 4.) <) l l r of view urging the submarine. Press Assails U. S. Proposal. The wish of the United States for permissi aled to the other powers to accept |3 it. ite this were is the principal objection would eomo’w:?fim Great Brif at all, but from Japan. Tokio St’ Trouble Ahead. If the United “States insists on battleship, even if it is to older ship to be scra) more ible see troul addition to their tive battle for ® e editorial i the Tiises declared e ] e imes that the building of such a ship would mean “not the reduction, but the Bt T, O e ption. af parity can hardly be ‘taken. seriously: mg:r;’l.u lhl.l“..'-hlye Aflmd lt‘fn m 0l last Thursday's statement.” The paper adds that Great Britain would not be States built half a dozen new The Japanese unc!h:nm in m ngth of the is solely the concern of Size Held Minor Point. But, “what Brif consider is not the size olmfll:ehxllne‘gun feet, but t'i‘:e effect of Amnlo‘ ican construction on the programs other powers the strength of the fleet we Wfi quire for security in the face of the program. From this t of view no British admiralty could be content that carried the British battle fleet only eighteen 16-inch guns, while the Amer- ican fleet was armed with thirty-three.” The Daily Herald, Labor car- ried the comment of its diplomatie writer, who described the American pro- posal as ‘unfortunate,” which, “if acted upon, would mean the conference to be a prelude not to cessation, but fo re- newal of b-m-m& building, ¢ ¢ ¢ e It i to be hoped not press their posal seriously.” writer of the Dall The diplomat Telegraph found it “difficult to the report that Premi Col. Stimson that the likely to encounter the position of the British public.” 3 PERSONS PERISH IN POOR FARM FIRE Two Others Critically Injured as Blaze Sweeps 47-Year-01d Dormitory. By the Assoclated Press. The dead were f o e oo T et wer Tound an Ui e two of the bodies badly burned. They were a white woman, a negro man and a white man, in a laundry of the The fire started dormitory and spread ra) . The by employes Siimaiiite inmates were and fremen: ¢ © e Sneers at Il Duce Are Costly. LEGHORN, Italy, 11 P — Having spoken dj solini on a train, EIl French, lflang %.lor six months. He was also — Radio i:olnm on Page C-4