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ROOSEVELT HITS NEW BONUS MOVE Urges Legion at Detroit to Forego Demands to Defend Nation. By the Associated Press. DETROIT, ber 21.—Gov. Theo- dore Roosevelt of Porto Rico today urged the American Legion to forego any bonus demands. “Now is not the time to demand it cash benefits for our members,” he said before the national conven- tion of the Legion. ture we fought to defend. “There are self- seeking _politicians who will come to the posts and try to buy the votes of the members by offering to fight for still greater cash benefits than we have received. We must turn them away.” Onme of Founders. Gov. Roosevelt was one of the or- ganizers of the American Legion at the close of the World War, through, which he served as a major in the 26th United States Infantry, lst Division. | “The Legion is the greatest force of, mobilized manhood the country know!."i he said. “It has the strength of a| giant. It has the responsibilities of that strength. It can now serve the country in as splendid fashion as’ its members did in 1917, but to do so our convention must turn its thoughts to national needs. “We have gained in responsibility. I hope we have not lost our enthusiasm or our willingness to serve the country in every manner that lles within our power. Danger as Grim as 1917. “War is not the only force that breeds national danger. Today civili- zation 1is facing difficulties with as grim and far-reaching possibilities as those which it faced in 1917. The economic system of the world is shaken to its very roots. Every great nation, including our own, is confronting | problems on whose solution will depend | the manner and type of life and type of government under which our children and our children’s children will live. “We willingly served in the crisis of | the great w#. Has our flame of patriotism dimmed since that time, or do we stand willing to serve in the same fashion today? That is the question we must ask of our souls. That is what the country is asking us now.” —_— POLICE TO PROBE GARRISON’S ACTION Investigation Started in Posting of Collateral for Woman Prisoner. Gov. Roosevelt. By a Btaft Correspondent of The Star. UPPER MARLBORO, Md., September 21 ~Announcement of an investigation by Chief of Police J. J. Crowley into the posting of collateral by Deputy Sheriff Thomas H. Garrison for a woman ar- vested by & member of the police force Is regarded here as the latest develop- ment in the feud between the Demo- cratic police force and the Republican sheriff’s office. ‘The woman, identified on police rec- ords only as Eleanor Phillips of Wash- ington, was arrested by County Police- man W. E. Clifton on charges of being drunk and disorderly. She claimed a Wi n policeman drove her to Sil- ver and then put her out of his car. She was placed in the Marlboro Jail | for the night, police planning to quiz| her further in the morning concerning |ing toward increased facilities to take THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C Legion Divided on Aid State Commanders Differ Families Need Special Dispatch to The Star. DETROIT, September 21 (N.AN.A). —A vital question before the convention of the American Legion here this week is that of veterans’ relief—whether ad- ditional aid should be demanded at the coming session of Congress, and if so, what form this relief should take. Because of the interest throughout the United States in the action the convention may take, a poll is being made of the department commanders of the various States. These questions are being asked each of them: “Do you believe there should be ad- ditional legislation for veterans' relief at the next session of Congress, or| amendments in present legislation? If| s0, why do, you believe so, and what form do you think the additional re- | lief should take. “Or do you believe no additional re- | lief should be granted, end what are your reasons for this belief?” ‘The first group. of answers is pre- sented here. Opposes More Relief. Emmet Safay, Florida: “No legisla- tion should be enacted at the coming session of Congress which has as its objective the immediate payment of adjusted compensation certificates, In- creesing loan benefits thereunder, or shortening the time of maturity thereof. “The country is going through what is undoubtedly the greatest economic depression in its history, and legislation | of the ngture above outlined will, in | my opinion, not only delay a return | to normaley, but may bring about a more serious situation than the coun- | try can stind. “I feel that the benefits secured to disabled veterans, their dependants and to widows and orphans of veterans who died in service or as a result of injuries or disease incurred while in the service are adequate to meet the needs of such persons. For able-bodied ex-service men to foster legislation ex- tending these benefits to themselves will in the long run militate against the widows and orphans of veterans, the disabled men and their dependents, “For these reasons I am opposed to any plan which will impose an addi- tional burden upon the people of this country.” For Additional Aid. Floyd L. Young, Indiane: “I am in favor of edditional legislation for World War veterans at the next session of Congress. I believe the adjusted service certificates should be cashed at once, as this is a debt which should have been paid the veteran on his dis- charge from service. “I also strongly recommend legisla- tion for widows and orphans of World War veterans which will give them the same rights and privileges already 'ex- tended by Congress to the widows or orphans of veterans of other wars. “A sound national policy for future veterans' legislation should be based on service and quality and not need. It is time our country showed as much interest in payi off the debts it owes to those who followed the flag in 1917 and 1918 as it has recently shown in relieving the financial burdens of for- eign countries. “The Indiana Legion at its State convention recently went on record practically unanimously in favor of the above legislation. The rank and file of World War veterans in Indiana stand united for the immediate pas- sage of the cbove legislation, and are confidently expecting Congress to | favorably thereon at the next sessio Missourian Cites Report. ‘ H. C. Blanton, Missouri: “I favor additional legislation, and I cite a copy of that portion of my annual re- port made to the department conven- tion at Joplin September 8, as follows: ““The ne=d for additional hospital facilities for our disabled and diseased comrades has become acute in Mis- souri during the past year. We, there- fore, recommend to the incoming ad- ministration concentrated efforts look- care of the additional demands until | there has been provided a bed for every disabled buddy. ““There was introduced in Congress and favorably reported by the House the identity of her companion. However, during the night Garrison | Ways and Means Committee a bill which would provide a $10 pension to | pensation should be granted to the im- jand their dep:ndents should receive | posted $13.50 collateral when she told | Widows with minor dependents, plus $6 a story of having four children at per month for each minor child, or if home. He declared State’s Attorney|the ex-service man left surviving him Alan Bowie knew he posted the col- jno widow, tken said sums would be lateral, which, he claims, was later re- turned to him by the' woman. | Justice of Peace Horace 'faylor, who accepted the collateral, said he had no intention of hampering an investigation | of the Police Department, but was ac- tuated cnly by humanitarian motives in releasing the woma Chief Crowley regards the incident as | an attempt to discredit the activities of | the Police Department. FIRE SWEEPS PLANT | OF FORD MOTOR CO. Terrific Blast Follows Disgpvery of | Blaze in Chester, Pa.—Dam- age Unestimated. By the Associated Press. CHESTER, Pa., September 21.—Fire | of undetermined origin early today swept through three buildings of the Chester plant of the Ford Motor Co,, causing extensive damage. ‘Ten minutes after the blaze was dis- covered a terrific explosion rocked the bullding used for the enameling of .u-l tomobile parts. The mnames spread rapidly and continued to gain headway | for nearly two hours before firemen | were able to check their sweep. The plant is located on the southern outskirts of the city, along the Dela- ‘ware River front. The structures burned were the ex- building and two buildings used for enameling fenders and parts of car Officials of the company said they ‘would be unable to estimate the damage uptll they have made a complete in- vestigation. HTT RETURNS TO BENCH Becovers From Injury Received in Court Fall. Judge Tsasc R. Hitt returned to the | “I believe no legislation should be en- | Police Court bench today after an ab- payable' to said minor child or chil- dren or for their benefit. This bill would to some degree have taken care of the widows and orphans of our com- ~ades, who are the only widows and cphans of any ex-service men of any ‘ver that are not now receiving finan- | ciel assistance from the Government, | and would have supplemented the relief | wiich is now received by the widows eni orphans of our comrades whose | decth was service connected. Unfor- | tunately, however, lack of time would not permit consideration of this meas- ure, and it was lost. We hope, how- ever, at the coming term of Congress that we will be able to procure finan- cfal rellef of this nature. Opposes full Payment. “Our convention declined to ask Congress to eliminate tbe interest charge from loans made on the ad- Justed service certificates. Our depart- ment does not favor at this time the payment of the adjusted service cer- tificates in full, as we feel the unem- ployment situation, financial distress on Complete Payment of Compensation, but Believe Disabled and More Help. h to enact a resolution at the national convention of the American Legion calling for the immediate pay- ment of the adjusted compensation cer- tificates in full. Should Congress enact a law directing the same, it will be a relatively simple matter to finance this transaction by the Federal Government, and the effect on our country will be completely salutary. As = financial transaction it would affect only slightly the economic status of the country, which can well bear it, and the country may well expect the veteran to demand such payment because Congress saw it to defer to 1945 payment for service rendered in 1917, 1918 and 1919. Sees Misunderstanding. “If any law is to be enacted having the adjusted compensation certificates as a basis, I believe the certificates should be paid in full, eliminating them from further discussion. “I wish to state definitely that the Government has never given able- bodied World War veterans one cent. This is not generally recognized by the newspaper-reading public. What has been received by able-bodied World ‘War. veterans was the daily wage for service, which for enlisted men was $1 and $1.25 per day for domestic and foreign service, respectively, and the adjusted service compensation certifi- cate maturing in 1945. The able- bodied World War veteran has recelved no bonuses or pensions from the Gov- ernment.” Henty C. Armstrong, Arkansas: “Per- sonally and for the Executive Commit- tee of the Department of Arkansas, "CI oppose any further payment on the; adjusted compensation certificates for the present. I do not think economic conditions will warrant any such out- lay ‘of money. “The primary purpose and major rea- son for an organization such as the American Legion is to demand and in- sist that our weak and disabled buddies are given the proper care while on this earth, This has cost & great deal more than the most conservative estimates. Therefore, until our promise has been fulfilled and their faith sustained we who are physically able should forgo anything that might hinder this work. I do think the Government should can- cel the interest on loans now in force and declare them a cash payment.” Favors Aiding Disabled. Hal Brennan, Texas: “When the American Legion considers legislation for veterans' relief we will always ep- proach the problem from two angles: First, relizf and assistance should be sought only for those who suffered in- firmitles due to their service to our country, and their dependents; second, the abllity of the Nation to pay. “The American Legion is unalterably opposed to a pension for the well of the World War, not for sentimental reasons, but_due to the inability of the Nation to pay. . But we do sincerely believe that the grateful Nation should spend lavishly of its wealth to care adequately for the sick and disabled and their dependents. ““There shouid be additional legisla- tive relief granted by Congress to pro- vide sufficlent hospital facilities to care for the casualtis now existent in the Nation and liberalization of relief mea- sures for the care and protection of service connected disabilities, and com- mediate dspendents of a service man still doing duty to the Nation in Gov- ernment hospitals. “Our jails and State institutions are over-crowded with mental casuals of the World War, snd private and State hospitals are caring for our wounded and tubercular cases; these, being wards | of the Nation, should be provided with governmental facilities immediately, Government compensation during their infirmities. Widows and orphans of trhose men who gave their lives in active ervice during the war have not been compensat:d, and they should be of prime concern to the American Legion in its relief effort before the next ses- sion of Congress. “I candidly believe that the American Legion should seek immediate retire- ment of the full face value of the ad- Justed service certificates, for two speci- fic reasons: First, to remove this prob- lem from partisan politics, and second, 25 & momentary relief measure to equalize our circulation medium. Our per capita circulation of specie and cur- rency is far below the standard neces- sary for the well-being of the plain people, and the national treasury can well afford to pledge the funded ad- Justed service certificates for the is- suance of new currency to the tenure of the outstanding face value of said certificates, Urges Need for Payments. “Exchanging the certificates for the | new issue of currency and placing in| actual circulation sufficient money to Taise the per capita circulation to nearly $47, 1s a plan that would cost the Nation no additional tax and would place more than one billirn dollars in | the hands of the plain Wople, which will have a tendency to .mprove our present economic crisis and pay off a well defined public indebtedness. “I personally feel that the amend- ments to the veterans act of July, 1930, granting non-service conpected ' disa- ility compensation, was' a political subterfuge and very dangerous in many | respects, and too undefined and burden- | by Benesch lodged in Harrison Smith's | legisiation calling for the payment of p‘e'lulom to the widows and dependents of ex-service men, regardless of the cause of their death, providing such widows and dependents are in needy and necessitous circumstances. “The department recommended an mendment to the World War veterans act to permit all veterans to carry the maximum amount of $10,000 of Govern., ment life insurance at one time, not- withstanding that they may have here- tofore surrendered all or some part of their converted life insurance for its cash surrender value. Quotes From Resolution. “The department further unanimously expressed its views on the matter of an increase in the loan value of adjusted service certificates, and the matler of interest rates charged on loans. That | our position on this may be clear, T quote herewith in full the terms of this resolution: “‘Whereas, in view of the general economic depression prevailing at this time, it is deemed prudent that veterans should not press upon the attention of Congress legislation to# increase the loan value of adjusted service certificates. Now, therefore, be it resolved that this convention is irrevoeably opposed to any legislation at the next regular session of the National Congress which has for its object an increase of the present loan value of the adjusted service certificates. s “‘And be it further resolved that it is our judgment that a careful investigation of the rate of interest on all loans made on such certifieates should be made by Congress, and that if after such investigation any inequalities should appear, they * should be adjusted and revised so - that a just and equitable rate of interest might be established.’ “Briefly, we favor continued rellef to' the disabled and pensions to the needy widows and orphans of ex-service men, but we do not favor, at this time, legis- lation looking to an increase in the | present loan value of adjusted service | certificates. We favor an investigation | and consideration of the interest rates | charged on adjusted service certificates, | and such adjustment thereof as may be | deemed proper and equitable:” (Copyrisht. 1931, by the North America: lewspaper Alliance, Inc.) 5 MAN AND WIFE SHOT BY FORMER’'S NEPHEW Baltimore Husband Killed and| Wife Probably Fatally Hurt in Alleged Family Row. By the Associated Press. | BALTIMORE, September 21.—Charles | F. Smith was shot to death and his| wife probably fatally wounded last night in what, police said, was a flare- | up of long-standing family unrest in the Smith family. | Harrison Smith, Charles’ nephew, who, police said, admitted the shooting, received three pistol slugs in the | stomach when he sought to escape from | Police Sergt. Ignatius Benesch a few | minutes after he allegedly shot his uncle and aunt. He was not expected to live. The shooting of Charles Smith and his wife took place in a garage at the rear of their home. Therg were no wit. | nesses to the actual shodting or what transpired just before it. Harrison Smith was shot by Sergt. Benesch as the former opened fire on Patrolman George Birx when the two were drawn to the scene by sound of | the first shots. All three shots fired | abdomen. | Michael Gillease, a neighbor and friend of Charles Smith, told police | there had been bad feeling beiween | the couple and the nephew for some time. He sald he passed Harrison on the street just before the shooting, and he appeared to have been drinking. Charles Smith was a chief deputy game warden. He was 76 years old. He was shot in the head and chest. His wife was shot through the fore- head and breast. Hospital attaches sald neither Mrs. Smith nor Harrison, who is 50, had much chance to survive. ———— — GAS OF REFRIGERATOR ESCAPES IN APARTMENTS Fire Rescue Squad Halts Sulphur Dioxide Flow—Tenant Is Forced Out. \ broken refrigerator coil in the Chalfonte Apartments, Argonne place and Harvard street, this morning filled | | any course of “action. | you and I knew that the wounds of the MONDAY, President’s Text Declares European Forces Have Delayed U. S. Recov- ery From World Depression. (Continued From Pirst Page) continuation of our present programs of work for the unemployed and aids to agriculture. Whatever the arguments made, do not be misled by those who say that we need only to tax the rich to secure the funds we need. We must face the ab- solute fact that the rich can be taxed to the t of diminishing returns and still the deficit in our ordinary and; necessary expenditures would not be covered even upon & basis of the utmost economy. Make no mistake; in these circumstances it is those who work in the flelds, at the bench and desk who would be forced to carry an added bur- den for every added cent to our ex- penditures. Additional Burden Magnifies. Whatever the deficit may be and in whatever manner it may ultimately be met, every additional expenditure placed upon our government in this emergency magnifies itself out of all proportion into intolerable pressures, whether it is by taxation or by loans. Either loans ¢ taxes beyond the very minimum ne- cessities of government will drain the Tesources of industry and commerce lndtln turn will increase unemploy~ ment. 4 Such action can easily defeat ou hopes, our plans and our best efforts for the recovery of our country and so indefinitely delay the return of pros- perity and employment. We can carry our present. expenditures without jeop~ ardy to national stability. We can carry no more without grave risks. | The imperative moment has come ¢ when increase in government expendi- tures must be avolded, whether it be ill- considered, hasty, or uninformed legis- | lation of any kind, or whether it be for new services meritorious in themselves. Any alternative will strike down the earnest efforts of the citizenry of our nation to start us back upon the eco- nomic paths to which we must return if we and our children are to have the destiny’ which every one has the right to hope and the heart to give. them. “Dur! the past week your national lzflwm commifind e lon’s Employment came to me and offered to the Nation the and your 10,000 posts to help in over ythe Winter. I here accept that offer with the thanks of the Nation in the fine spirit in which it was sub- mitted. But there is today an even greater service to our coyntry. That is the determined opposition by you to ad- ditional demands upon the Nation until we have won this war inst world depression. I am not s) ing of vet- erans’ legislation which has been urged for action at this convention, but T am speaking equally of demands for every other project proposed in the country which would require increased Federal expenditure. It is an attitude and an action toward the whole fleld of Government expenditures that before us. The first stone in the foundations of stability and recovery, both at home | and in the world, is the stability of the Government of the United States. It is my purpose to maintain that sta- bility and I invite you to enlist in that fight. Second Only to War. ‘The country’s need of this service is second only to war, I invite you to study the relation of theif govern- mental finance to the daily welfare and security of every man, woman and | child in the history of Europe during the past six months alone. It is for| us to observe these lessons and to be helpful, but our first duty is to the people’ of the United States. Nothing would give a greater glow of confidence | to our country today than your enlist- | ment and the vigorous support you can bring to this effort to prevent addi-| tional burden on the Government from any quarter whatsoever. You would not have the President of the United States plead with any citizen or any group of citizens for I make no plea to you. But you would have your President point out the path of serv- | ice in this Nation. That I am doing now. | “My mind goes back to the days of the war, where ycu and I served in our appointed tasks. At the end of those years of heartsickness over the misery of it all, when the peace came, | i world were unhealed and that there would be further emergencies still be- fore our country and the world when self-denial and courageous service must be given. “Your organization was born at that SEPTEMBER: :21, | ' fumes of sulphur dioxide gas and drove | the very preamble to its constitution. the corridors of the building with the |time and dedicated to that service by the occupant of the apartment where No man can doubt the character and the break occurred from her rooms. | idealism of men who have gone into ‘The firé rescue squad finally stopped | the trenches in defense of their coun- the flow of gas and cleansed the cor- |try. I have that faith. This is an ridor of the fumes by strategically emergency and these are the times for placed electric fans. service to which we must put full heart The accident occurred in the apart- ment _occupled by Mrs. M. H. Rigney, a trained nurse. Mrs. Rigney said she | was preparing for a bath when she | and purpose to help and not retard the return of the happy days we know are ahead of your country and mine. “With the guidance of the Almighty 1931 PRESIDENT URGES NEW BURDEN BAN Declares U. S. Would Have Recovered Sooner but for European Forces. —(Continued Prom Pirst Page.) posed requiring increased Federal appro- | priations. ““The first stone in the foundations of stablility and recovery both at home and in the world,” he said, “is the stability of the Government of the United States. It is my furpo‘e to maintain that stability, and I invite you to enlist in that fight.” Mr. Hoover sa!d the depression flowed largely from Europe through funda- mental dislocations of ecoconmic and political forces caused by the World War and America’s economic strength was such that it would have recovered Jong ago “but for those forces from abroad.” “Recovery of the world,” he said, “now rests and awaits in no small de- gree upon our - country, the United States of America. Some individuals may have lost their nerve and faith, but the real American people are dig- ging themselves out with industry and |1 courage. “We have the self-containment, the resources, the manhood, the intelligence and by united action we will lead the world in recovery.” The President's speech, written hur- riedly because of his last-minute de- cision to address the Legionnaires, was | not completed until a short time before he reached Detroit. A telegram from Gen. John J. Persh- ing, which was read to_the convention, also called upon the Legion to meet present-day problems in the same spirit shown in war, Gen. Charles P. Sum- merall made a brief address. ‘Gen. Pershing's telegram asserted that “America must lead the way back to prosperity” and expressed the belief that the Legion members “can win the battle of today against depression and discontent.” Veterans, he said, can “exert a deci- sive influence on the present situation” and no_veteran should be “swayed by personal interest. ‘The President arrived here at 11:07 am. There were no formal exercises at the Union Station. A few of the Reception Committee members shook hands with the President and he step- ped into an automobile to be hurried away to Olympia Arena, where the Legion convention is being held. The President’s departure from the station was delayed while he made a telephone call. In the automobile with him on the ride to Olympia were Gov. Wilber M. Brucker of Michigan and Mayor Frank Murphy of Detroit. Thousands lined the concourse and | streets surrounding the Union Station to welcome the President and his party. Other thousands lined the streets. There was no loud demonstration until ML:A Hoover took the platform to begin speech. ‘Then the hundreds of Legionnaires, in uniform and civillan dress, rose and cheered the President. Ralph T. O'Neil], national commander of the Legion, introduced the President. and after flashlights permitted scores of ghowgnpha, Mr. Hoover began his ad- ress. ‘Two national radio networks carried the speech to the Nation. ‘The colorful audience frequently in- terrupted the President with loud ap- plause, first as he declared united action would permit America to lead the world to economic recovery and again as he accepted the offer of the Legion to co- operate in Nation-wide recovery. Altogether the President was in the auditorium less than 20 minutes, IS of | which he was speaking. A warning that the “tremendous in- fluence” of the Legion in legislative matters will continue “enly so long as we use it wisely” was given to the con- vention in the report of Comdr. O'Neil. “Our prestige and influence in the years to come will be determined largely by our actions of today,” the com- mander declared in his report, which was distributed emong the delegates, ‘One Overhead & Guwo Peaks” heard an unusual noise in the kitchen. | God; with the same faith, courage and Throwing a robe hastily about her, she | self-sacrifice with which you, backed investigated and found the yellow gas | by the Nation, won victory 14 years ago, pouring from the refrigerator. 5o shall we win victory today.” of the widows and orphans of our com- | some of administration to be of a great rades and the additional hospital fa- | deal of benefit to the rank and file of cilities ar2 of much greater importance | World War veterans. I have always felt than the payment in full of these ad- |that our Government should have pro- justed service certificates at this time. | vided all World War veterans, not dis- If the matter is brought to a vote at | abled, with an insurance policy against the Detroit convention, I confidently | unemployment and old age rather than expect the Missouri delegation to op- | & small disability compensation which Do you do business pose the payment of these certificates at _this time.” Roy Persson, Nevada: “The only first-hand information with regard to veterans' relief we have in Nevada is the need of employment for veterans. with' families, have crossed our State during the past year searching for work, which emphasizes the need of legislation to provide employment for veterans. “Legislation should also be to | provide pensions for World War widows and their families which would render financial assistance to the widows who | were unable to prove service tonnection | with thei: husbands' deaths and are | dragging out a miserable existence.” | = Against Treasury Paying. Edward L. Newmarker, Connecticut: acted at the next session of Congress Many thousands of these men, some | v to give outright funds of the United gence of several weeks due Lo & shoulder | 5yt “Treasury for able-bodied World The judge fell from his office chair| War_ veterans.” The veteran loan law more than two months ago and frac-:bassed during the last session made tured a shoulder bone. He was back at 8vailable the cash reserve accumulated work in six weeks, but was forced to| !0 retire the adjusted service compensa- leave again when an infection devel- |tlon certificates at ml:;tu‘r!:tyé“-;:! L) oped. additional . al y mélu;nmd o i e Tvas | the accumulated reserve by loaning 50 pital for two weeks. mrl “c‘ent of the nr‘].:'umr{o l\;lue oITl;le itt occupies the Traffic Court | Certificates to their TS, is .,J,‘é;“ —— |amount of loan about equals the $1 d $1.25 per day allotted the veteran is burdensome for the veteran to obtain | and expensive for the Government to ‘m*;_mm, | 'he American Legion is grateful t6 | | Congress for its sympathetic attitude |toward veterans' relief, and we will never assume the attitude of abusing ‘lh‘t confidence in which our organiza- tion is held by the American people.” | Henry C. Dworshak, Idaho: “Obvi- | ously there will be 'certain requests | made during the next session of Con- | gress to correct existing inequalities in laws afecting veterans of the World War, The need for relief has been in- tensified by the general economic situation, but I am confident that the American Legion will make no un- reasonable demands of our Govern- ment.” Favors More Relief. Dr. C. A. Dawson, Wisconsin: “I am sure the American Legion will not pro- mote or indorse any project that would handicap sound and worthy efforts to re-establish the prosperity of the people of this country. “As to additional legislation, I believe Congress should and consistently can legislate to relleve veterans of the un- Just charge now made on adjusted com- pensation certificate loans. Justice does not demand that this country should | profit on the loans made to holders of these certificates. with the Gov't If you do, the advantage of maintaining an office just a few steps, walking dis- tance, from the new gov- ernment buildings should appeal at once; particular- ly when you consider the reasonable rentals and the modernness of the Star Axsly Roon 610 Building. ~Makes it possible to enjoy the Value, Quality & Service offered today by SMALL’S ON many of whom are favoring action to put the Legion en record as fa' immediate payment at face value of veterans’ bonus certificates. O'Neil re- iterated his previous statements that any prediction as to what the Legion may do about the bonus is ‘“guess work,” but declared that “the Legion bas always been fair and reasonable in every program presented to the American pengle and asserted that he is satisfied t! organization “will be | fair and reasonable in the future.” Favors Lower Interest, ‘The report, however, favored a stand by the Mwn for lower interest rates on bonus loans ‘than the present 4ij ment that the loans made in the cer- tificates last Winter placed an “addi- | “lonal financial burden cn the taxpay- rs” is “not true.” The Government, ;n said, financed the loans at less than |*he interest received. If it deyelops |that any new “liberalizing” of the | bonus law would “be detrimental to our | country’s welfare or place an unfair |burden on our fellow citizens,” the | commander said. he is confident such liberalization will not be approved by the convention. O'Neil opposed any legislation which ‘might stop payments or curtail privi- | leges to which World War veterans are | now entitled by law.” He particularly | Joposed “a_general needs or piuper | clause in connection with payments | lor death or disability.” Recommendations Made. Several legislative recommendations Ev"erdemmlde the report. These in- clu H Extension of the disability privileges to all chronic-constitutional diseases -;azlg:h developed on or before.January 1. Relief for widows and orphans of World War veterans along the lines of what extended to those of veterans of other wars. Organization of a veterans commit- tee in the United States Senate, where veterans legislation now is handled by the Finance Committee. Reposing in the Department of Jus- tice “full’ authority and ' necessary funds” to deal with the problem pre- sented by Communistic activities. Another section of the report deals with the Legion’s unemployment work and estimates that -ppmnmm.- 000 men obtained t h the organization’s | emp! activities. * * * Work must be found for who gu ready and willing to work—to save fhem from the stigma of pauper-| ism and the dole and to save our Gov- ernment from the menace of rack- eteer and the Communist.” Parade to Be Tomorrow. As delegates started their business sessions they had before them numer- ous resolutions on controversial sub- Jects, including the veterans’ bonus and prohibition. These resolutions were in the hands of committees, which will re- port to the convention Wednesday. The only official action so far consisted of the suggestion of the Committee on Assignment of Resolutions that tmme- diate payment of bonus certificates be disapproved and that the Resolutions Committee withhold sanction of pro- hibition modification. The Rules Committee proposed in a report ready for delivery today that debate mflltllh::elu:u be llml:;eed to two | hours an each speaker be limited to five minutes. w ‘The parade, in which every State and numerous. foreign countries will be represented, will be the big: feature tomorrow, and there will be no business sessions. Controversial issues will occupy the convention Wednesday and Thurs- day, the final days. Election of officers comes Thursday, wi*® at least eight active candidates in the field for the commandership, Governor Welcomes Legion. While awaiting the arrival of the President, the Legion members heard four addresses of welcome on behalf of the State of Michigan and the city. Gov. Wilbur M. Brucker, Mayor Frank Murphy, Frank Mitchell, secretary of the convention corporation, and Leslie | Kefgen, Bay City, State Legion ecom- mander, delivered the greetings. ‘The response on behalf of the Legion mott, United States Circuit of Appeals, Topeka, Kans. Mayor Anton Cermak of Chicago ex- tended an invitation to the to per cent, and declared that the state-|» 3 * A5 &2 INSTITUTE COURSE ! WILL BE AMERICAN Only One Foreign Speaker Is Scheduled for Series Dur- ing Fete Year. Eleven of the 12 events offered in this year's Community Institute course wil be given by Americans and will present strictly American spirit of the iten= leerln‘ ‘with tl nial year. The exception to the American tone orlhecowumenubylhemu to be given by 'ael Sabatini, ? lish author of historic romance. . Sabatini was booked in substitution for Francis Hackett, American novelist, whose speaking engagements have been cancelled for this year dus to his in- tensive research in preparation for a new book. Vachel Lindsay to Recite. ‘The complete program of 12 events, divided into three groups, is part of the service rendered to the city by the Community Center Department. The ovents will begin October 20 and will take place on alternate Tuesday eve- at 8:15 o'clock in the Central School Auditorium. sthe literature group of the will be presented Vachel y n “Chanted Recitals of His Own Poems”; Mr. Sabitini, Stoddard King, American humorist, and Clara Clemens, daughter of Samuel Clemens, in “Rem- iniscences of Mark Twain.” The music group of the course will present the daughters of Louise. and Sidney Homer, Louise Homer Stires and Katherine Homer, in a vocal and piano recital; the Harvard University Double Quartet: Sylvia Lent, Washing- ton violinist, and John Erskine in a Jec- ture on “Music in Our Daily Lives.” Ted Shawn Dancers Billed. Mrs. E. K. Peepl Community Center Department, rector of the Community Institute and Mrs. Lyman B. S Sibyl Baker, Dr. Carl Engel, E. C. G quer, Miss Lella M E. Simons, Mrs. Joseph M. and Mrs. Harvey W. Wiley. PR R A R WALTER REED INMATES’ PROGRAMS WILL BEGIN Chateau Lido Entertainers to Open Series Thursday for Veterans. Veterans at Walter will be entertained in a grams by the Chateau ers this Winter, Lido. About 10 acts will be presented in | the show Thursday night. Rt Chilean Sailors Quit Game. We was made by Judge George T. MeDer- | ball game between | meet in his city in 1933, He was in- troduced by Comdr. O'Neill. E of the most popular and simple pieces of pottery we have ever used . . . filled with Fall Onion Powder Causes No Tears. Bpecial Dispatch to The Star. BOSTON, September 21 (N.AN.A). —A boon to housewives who peel onions | and weep has appeared in the form of an onion powder which may be used without the accompaniment of tears. C. R. Fellers of Massachusetts State College was in charge of reasearch l’hleah evolved the powder through peeling, drying and grinding of onions, by the North American 1 P ewspaper Alliance, Tne.) i two-prong in London recently. paying silver th?nm certific for domestic and foreign service, re- spectively, which the Federal Govern. ment allotted as an adjustment in com- pensation for the service of World War Veterans. | compensation law was enacted in 1924, In view of the fact that it was not, and that it was made a 20-year endow- ment insurance policy, at the time of any economic depression like we have at present, when breadwinners must make use of all their assets to pay their bills, there will be much sentiment for the the adjusted “My belief is that this sum should | | have been paid at the time the adjusted | “Personally I would favor and support resolution asking for legislation to give ‘such relief. Donald W. Stewart, Kansas: “Our department concluded its convention 'recenl.ly. 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