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WEATHER. (U. 8. Weather Bureau Porecast.) Mostly cloudy tonight and tomorrow; not much change in temperature, low- est_tonight about 48 degrees. Temperatures—Highest, 71, at 3 p.m. yesterday; lowest, 43, at 7 a.m. today. Full report on pag Closing N.Y. Markets, Pages 13,14 & 15 e | No. 31,970, Entered as geco e 5. he Z bening WITH SUNPAY MORNING EDITION Star. “From Press to Home Within the Hour” The Star's carrier system covers every city block and the regular edi- tion is dclivered to Washington homes Yesterday’s Circulation, 117,683 as fast as the papers are printed. v nd class mau::r host office, Washington, D. HOOVER APPEALS FOR WORLD PEACE AT DEDICATION OF, D.C. WAR MEMORIAL Declares Aims Can Be Real-| ized Only Through Ade- quate Defense, Arbitration; and Good Will. ECONOMIC EMERGENCY SECOND ONLY TO WAR fDeclares Solution Requires “Frank, ¥ Sincere and Direct Conferences Between Heads of States Throughout World"—Cites Obli- gations Left by Dead Heroes. President Hoover, standing be- ore a stately memorial to the apital’s World War heroes, today called on a world “more heavily mrmed than even before the Great ar,” and shaken by the economic g‘:\ckwash of that conflict, to seek eace and prosperity by a combi- ation of adequate defense, arbi- gration and good will. The President, in dedicating the fmposing Doric temple erected in West Potomac Park to the memory ©of the District’s armed forces in fthe war that ended 13 years ago goday, gave a solemn warning of *malignant forces of fear and bhate” threatening international fomity. This threat to peace, he declared, ieannot be met “by resolution and in- Junction alone,” but by “the product ©of preparedness for defense, the patient settlement of controversy and the dy- mamic development of the forces of good will.” Emergency Second to War. A distinguished audience, including KGen. John J. Pershing and many other veterans of the War with Germany, heard the President characterize the present economic depression as “an WASHINGTON, War Memorial Dedicated PRESIDENT HOOVER ACCEPTS THE NCW MONUMENT. The text of President Hoover's ad- President Hoover delivering his address today at the dedication of the District of Columbia World War Memorial. A.P.Photo. 1t is particularly fitting that these services should be held on Armistice day, when, throughout the Nation, our citizens pause to honor all those who gave their lives in the greatest conflict which has ever engulfed the world Thirteen years Yo the day and hour have passed since the guns ceased their destruction of life and nations began their march back to peace and reconstruction. That day was a day of rejoicing in victory, a day of pride in the valor of our Army and Navy, a day of hope for peace in a better world. With each succeeding year Armistice day has come to be a day to pay tribute to the millions who valiantly bore arms in a worthy " (Continued on Page 3, Column 3.) GREAT shrines in our Na- and glory to the Nation. done for our country. in the World War. This temple will MAKES PEACE PLEA emergency second only to the Great War.” The new_emergency is being con- fquered, Mr. Hoover asserted, by a course- of action that requires “no treaties, no documents and no commitments,” but that calls for “frank, sincere and di- wect personal conferences on mutual roblems between heads of states roughout the world.” The President’s Armistice day mes- #age, delivered in a beautiful sylvan setting near the Lincoln Menforal and the Tidal Basin, sounded a note of im determination for peace in the face of threatening adversity, coupled with optimism for the future. Cites Obligations of Living. “However great our desire for peace,” Mr. Hoover said, “we must not assume that the peace for which these men died has become assured to the world or that the obligations which they left to us, the living, have been discharged.” Memories of centuries of injustice #till stir the minds of many races, he ointed out. ~Other disturbing factors Ee cited are fear of invasion apd dom- ination, boundary disputes between na- tions. overflow of population and eco- momic lures. Self-respecting nations, he stated, must protect their nationals from un- | Just perils abroad. War propaganda, he intimated, is be- ing spread by men who make the incit- ing of fear and hate their profession. Conferences Bring Progress. Progress is being made, he said, goward the “building of good will and the rebuilding of confidence.” He re- ferred to the cseries of conferences mong heads of governments and mong representatives of financial, in- uflgnl and social institutions of the vorld. “These discussions have developed fpommon action.” he declared, “and have ncreased good will and confidence. ese consistent ~florts are providing | w ‘avenues of relief and are assuredly | rning the tide for a greatly suffering world.” President Hoov: Frank B. Noyes, chairman of the Dis- trict of Columbia War Memorial Com- mission, who explained that the col- | umned marble temple is a_memorial to all of the District's World War forces— Jiving as well as dead. Mr. Noyes Pays Tribute. In presenting the memorial for dedi- fation, Mr. Noyes outlined the con- essional authority for construction of he temple and paid tribute to those Who had participated in its realization. Mr. Noyes said: “We are gathered here today to mark with fitting ceremony the completion and dedication of the memorial to those members of the military and naval forces of the United States from the District of Columbia who served their country in the Great War. “By act of Congress a commission was appointed to finance and erect this testimonial of a community's gratitude | and pride. “It is my pleasant duty as chairman of that commission to make some ex- pression of our appreciation to those who have aided us in this work “The inspiration for this building conceived by one who is not a “(Continued on Page 3, Column 2.) MORROW SUCCESSOR WILL BE NAMED SOON Gov. Larson of New Jersey Says He Will Appoint Senator Next Tuesday. By the Associated Press TRENTON, N. J., November 11.—Gov. Morgan F. Larson said yesterday he r was introduced by |} dress at the dedication of the Dis- trict of Columbia War Memorial to- tional Capital mark rev- erent remembrance of those Marble and bronze, in their elo- quence of silence and beauty, tell ‘We gather here today to dedicate a hew shrine to those residents of recall for all time their services and sacrifices. Urges America to;Do Part in Ceremony at Tomb of day follows: who have given sacrifice the deathless story of heroic deeds the District of Columbia who served President Wilson. ‘Woodrow Wilson's desire for world peace was given emphasis today as Right Rev. James E. Freeman, Bishop of Washington, standing before the tomb of the late war President in Beth- lehem Chapel of Washington Cathedral, made a solemn plea that America do her part in bringing order and peace out of the present world chaos. ‘The Armistice day service at the| Cathedral, held under the auspices of | :he Washington Woodrow Wilson Armis- tice Day Committe of which Mrs. Kate ‘Trenholm Abrams is chadrman, was at- tended by relatives, intimate friends and assoclates of the late President. Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, his widow, occupied a seat in front of the white marble tomb, which was banked high with| floral wreaths. | “World peace is as much our concern as that of the European powers,” Bishop Freeman said in his memorial address, | which gained in interest from the fact | that he administered to the late Presi- | dent in his last days. “America for | Americans may be a popular slogan, but in a world such as ours is today we can- | not abdicate our responsibility by pros- | ‘cullnf with selfish zeal our own devices, | and living independently and apart | from our neighbors.” Simple Dignity Continued. The services at the tomb were in keep- | ing with the simple dignity that has marked them since their inauguration after Mr. Wilson's death. A floral trib- ute was placed on -the tomb for the | committee by 4-year-old Willlam B. | Davis, son of Maj. and Mrs, Davis. | The Cathedral Choir of men and boys | sang favorite hymns of the War Presi- | dent. The brief service was conducted | by Bishop Freeman and broadcast over | the network of the Columbia Broadcast- | System. remarks, Bishop Freeman paid | a striking tribute to Mr. Wilson when | he_ declared: | “The late President Wilson did not | claim infallibility of judgment as his | own and yet as we reflect today upon | his brilliant career, with its excelling qualities of intellect, we see in him the certain evidences of rare statesmanship that gives him permanent place among the good and the great.® “With clear vision he saw the grow- ing need of ties that must bind nation to nation in a great confederation. He envisioned a new world order where the arbitrament of arms should give place to calm and quiet counsel. He seemed to see on the horizon a new day where, in truth, the Prince of Peace should be men. He strove, when physically im- paired, strove even when the chilling hand of death was upon his brow, for that which his comprehending vision believed was for the lasting good of all mankind Did Not Heed His Call. “We did not heed hic call and he went to his death declaring. ‘I_would (Continued on Page 2, Column 4.) universally regnant in the hearts of | RILEY GIRL 0 GET S MONTHS CARE Juvenile Court Orders Child Given Treatment at Gal- linger Hospital. Little 12-year-old Edith Riley was committed today to six months' treat- ment in her new-found life at Gallinger Hospital, where she is recovering from an alleged four-year confinement in a closet. Holding court in the hospital audito- rium, Juvenile Judge Kathryn Sellers ordered Edith turned over to the care of the Board of Public Welfare for a continuation of the treatment she is recelving at the hospital. Edith’s 15- year-old brother, Francis, at the same time was given into the custody of his aunt, Mrs. Louise Hall, Bureau of Engraving and Printing employe, Who lives at 1020 Monroe street. Boys' Commitment Opposed. ‘Commitment of Francis was made by Judge Sellers over the strenuous objec- tion of Attorney Bertrand Emerson, counsel for Mr. and Mrs. Harry New- man Riley, father and stepmother of the children, who were arrested last week on a charge of cruelty tp Edith. Emerson argued that by living with his aunt, Francis, principal witness against his stepmother and father, might be “influenced” against them and prejudice the case should it come to trial ‘in District Supreme Court. “While T may be going contrary to law in my decision,” Judgs Sellers answered, “I am acting in the best in- terest of the child. I have the authority to say where the child should go and T believe the care f his zunt would b better than committing him to the Industrial Home School. There is no reason for confining him, you know.” Emerson agreed that he did n ‘want to see the boy sent to the home,” but felt that Mrs. Hall should not keep him. Judge Sellers’ hearing was marked by Emerson's objection to the procedure. He insisted at the outset that he had " (Continued on Page 2, Column 8.) ALLEGED BANDIT SLAIN Road House Owner Says He Shot Man When Held Up by Trio. CHICAGO, November 11 (#).—An innkeeper's bullet last night terminated the career of Raymond Kane, 22, formef agent of “Spike” O'Donnell, once a beer baron. Fred Berg, roadhouse owner, said he fired the fatal shot when Kane 2nd two companions tried to hold up the resort Kane's companion, believed wounded, fled with the gunman’s chauffeur. Kane has been tried on a varlety of charges during the past four years, police said, but has escaped conviction. By the Associated Press. probably would make an appointment next Tuesday to fill the vacancy in the United States Senate caused by the death of Dwight W. Morrow. Gov. Lar- son said he was “not a candidate” for the office. The Governor would not comment upon_reports that he was considering Harold G. Hoffman, commissioner of companions crashing through the side | geotor vehicles, happened The wagon was shoved forward under | debris, a horse which turned a backward som- ersault and landed in the vehicle. Bud Juban, a farmer driving the wagon, and two companions were hurled through the air, Juban landing on an- other horse beside the road and his of a house. 4 WAGON PICKS UP ITS HORSE AND LOSES 2 MEN IN ACCIDENT Auto Driver Escapes as Three Injure Themselves Trying to Aid Victims Near Stone Mountain. | o, A buckle flew off the horse’s harness STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga., November | and struck John Abr cking him 11—An automcbile struck & Wagon un- | down & 30-foot embemeimenc k"8 der shadows of the Stone Mountain | Confederate Memorial and here's what | the accident, ran forward to assist the An unidentified man, who witnessed Injured and tripped over the wagon hurting himself siightly. TW0 other strangers tried to help him from the wreckage, but they stumbled over the root of a tree and one suffered two broken ribs and the other severe abrasions on the face. During the accigent the automobile driver fled a not i oy nd his identity was D. C, WEDNESDAY, PITTS 15 GUARDED ADE WONT TESTFY Miss Helen L. Schneider Claims Statements Might Be Self-Incriminating. CONVICTED MAN LAUGHS AT ESCAPE PLOT STORY Former Head of F. H. Smith Co. Escorted by Heavy Guard Between Jail and Court. Claiming her testimony might be self incriminating, Miss Helen L. Schnei- der, former secretary to G. Bryan Pitts, refused to testify today when called to the witness stand in contempt of court Pproceedings against the former head of the F. H. Smith Co. As the hearing was resumed this morning, it developed that extraordi- nary precautions had been taken to guard against a rumored plot to liberate Pitts. On his trips from the jail to the court house and back, it was said, he has been guarded by two automo- bile loads of police detectives armed, with machine guns, a number of deputy United States marshals and two car- loads of Department of Justice agents. Pitts laughed when told by reporters of the extreme precautions being taken to guard against the reported plot. Refuses to Answer. Miss Schneider refused to answer a question as to whether she had pur- chased a paper knife in Palm Beach, Fla., during September, 1930. The Gov- ernment contends this knife was used in the preparation of allegedly spurious authorizations and receipts introduced in evidence at the recent trial of Pitts and two other former Smith Co. offi- cers on conspiracy - embezzlement charges. The witness, after claiming her con- stitutional immunity on advice of coun- sel, was excused by Justice F. D. Letts. Miss Schneider was in tears when she left, the stand. After she had been excused, Neil Burkinshaw, special assistant to the At- torney General, advised the court he would ask that the contempt citation against Pitts be enlarged to include her. If Justice Letts should grant the prose- cutor’s request Miss Schneider would then be obliged to appear as a defend- |ant against the same contempt charge { Pitts is now facing. Denies Authorizations Discussed, Her tlaim to Immunity was based on the fact she is under indictment for perjury in connection with the same maiters forming the basis of the con- tempt charge. George D. Horning, jr., who was as- soclated with defense counsel at the trial, was called as the next witness. Questioned by Assistant Attorney Gen- eral Nugent Dodds, he admitted he was | at Pitts' home in Florida for 10 days immediately preceding the trial. He sald he did not discuss the allegedly spurious authorizations and declared he never saw them until they were in- troduced in evidence. He said he knew Pitts intended to rely on certain au- thorizations, but did not know spe- cifically what they were, Horning said_he was present at a conference in Pitts' home, at which, according to testimony given yester- day, the authorizations were discussed. He denied that any such discussion took place while he was present. Justice Letts asked the witness how he occupied his time during the 10 days he was at Pitts’ home in Florida. Horning_ replied that he devoted prac- tically all his time to studying histories of certain corporations, the preparation of a trial brief and conferences con- cerning the removal of records from the Smith Co. offices. | Denied Checking Particulars. He denied that he had ever checked the authorizations against a bill of par- ticulars which set forth the particular embezzlements with which Pitts was charged. He also asserted that C. Elbert Ana- dale,, Pitts' co-defendant in the trial, was given an opportunity to take the witness stand and declined to avail himself of this privilege. Another attorney, Wilton J. Lambert, | also was called as'a Government wit- ness. He said he had nothing to do with the preparations for the trial made in Florida. His contract, he said, did not cover this phase of the case. He (Continued cn Page 2, Column 3.) FIVE LOSE LIVES IN TENEMENT FIRE Y MACHINE GUNS; Mother Leaps With Baby in Her Arms and Both Are Killed. By the Associated Press NEW YORK, November 11—Pive persons, including a mother and her baby, lost their lives early today when fire of undetermined origin swept through a four-story frame tenement on Throop avenue, Brooklyn. The fire started in two baby carriagos parked in the first floor hallway, and swept upward so rapidly that the bulld. ing was entirely in flames when fire apparatus arrived. The dead are: Mrs. Esther Chudow 36; Lawrence Chudow, 13, her mon. Natalia Chudow, 3 years old, her daugh ter; Mrs. Lena Webb, 35, and Fthel Webb, her 4 months' old daughter The Chudow family were trapped in their third floor apartment. Mra, Chu dow and Natalia were burned to death Lawrence was still alive when firemen carried him out, but died a few minutes later. Maurice Chudow, 38, husband father, leaped from a third window. His ankle was broken. Mrs. Webb and her baby died from injuries that vesulted when she leaped, baby in arms, from the third floor. The fire recalled to police that ahout three years ago a series of tenement house fires occurred, all having started in baby carriages under stairway, 8ix families lived in the Throop ave- nue ‘tenement All the others fled down the stairways or were taken out by firemen. | and atory Radio i’ro(nliu’on Page C4 * 4 * NOVEMBER 11, FEDERAL WORKERS TOGNEPAFL Correspondence Shows Con- ciliatory Efforts of Green Without Avail. Officials of the National Federation of Federal Employes are determined to go through with the movement to with- draw from the American PFederation of Labor, despite the conciliatory at- titude of Willlam Green, president of the latter group. This was made known today in an exchange of correspondence disclosing that the breach was occasioned by the fight of the skilled trades in the Fed- eration of Labor to be exempted lrom’ the provisions of proposed classifica- tion legislation backed by the Fed- eral Employes_and condemned in its entirety by the American Fedération of Labor at its recent convention in Vancouver in backing the trades unjonists. At the same time, another sore spot in the ranks of labor was aired with the issuance of a statement from the Metal Trades Department of the A. F. of L. discussing its grievance against the Federal employes for reputedly tak- ing into their ranks “mechanics who properly belong to the union of their craft.” Correspondence Given Out. The correspondence, between Presi- dent Green on the one hand, and Luther Steward, president, and Miss Gertrude McNaily, secretary-treasurer of the Federal employes, on the other, was given out from Green's office fol- lowing a conference there late yester- day with officers of the District Fed- eration of Federal Employes, arranged at the instance of the Central Labor Union of Washington, to discuss the it. sD‘Ampli!ymu the contents of the letters, Green told the meeting the Federation of Labor favored the principle of classi- fication, but was opposed to putting under the control of the Personnel Classification Board the skilled work- ers, who prefer the present arrange- ment whereby they are enabled to han- dle wage questions with the heads of departments. It was the antagonism of the trades unions to subjecting their working and wage conditions to the decislon of the board that brought the attack at the Federation of Labor convention on the proposed new classification act. Informed by Newspapers. The correspondence shows that Green was only acquainted with the secession movement in the ranks of the Federal employes through the newspapers of November 4, and that he wrote Steward the following day, expressing his re- gret, and pointing to the necessity for workers to stick together. L He pointed to “threats” made in Congress for wage cuts for Federal workers, and said that “for this reason the Federal employes represented by your organization” would expect the backing of organized labor in resisting o rogram. S et oo, Tecalled the movement for & five-day week and for improved retirement legislation as additional causes for unity. Then he added: “On the matter of clasification leg- islation on which you base your pro- posal to withdraw from_the ‘American Federation of Labor, as I stated to you in Vancouver following the action of the convention, in my opinion it would be possible to work out a legislative program which would protect the inter- exts of the Federal employes and which wonld be satisfactory to all concerned. Surely we ought to be able to form: (Continued on Page 2, Column 6.) SENT TO JAIL IN ROW ABOUT OWN FUNERAL 1931—FORTY international | PAGES. ARMISTICE DAY, 1931. e TWO CENTS. {1931 to Hang Up Record as Hottest Year in Century |North Showing Tendency | to Higher Temperatures Than South. BY THOMAS R. HENRY. This year is going down on the | records as “the hot year.” Since January 1, 1931, Weather Bu- reau records show, there has been the | biggest accumulation of heat over the | normal for the country as a whole for | at least a century. | This appears to be a climax of a succession of hot years following the | extremely cold “war Winter” of 1917-18. | Every year has seen an excess of heat |over the normal, although nothing | equivalent to the 1931 accumulation to (Continued on Page 2, Column 2.) . NATIONALISTS LEAD Since | New Parliament Con- vened. |Win First Majority | By the Associated Press. LONDON, November 11.—The na- | tional government obtained a majority | of 369 in the House of Commons today | on the first division since the new Par- liament was convened. | The Conservative party held a strong majority before today's vote. The high- |tariff groups were frankly disgruntled | {over the Intention of Prime Minister | | MacDonald. as outlined in his address yesterday, to take no action on the tariff question until an nvestigation is | made. The protectionists insisted that the | country is now being flooded with for- | eign imports in anticipation of an ex- | pected tariff and they want immediate | action. There were reports about the | lobbies that a formal demand for such | action would be made. Aligned With Protectionists, Three hundred Conservative members of Parliament are members of the Em- | | pire Industries Association, a strongly protectionist body whose chairman, Sir Henry Page Croft. last night issued a | circular to House members urging them { to insist that “the mandate of the elec- | | torate to protect industry and agricul- ture” be given effect. ! The Daily Express appeared this | morning ~ with a headline declaring, “Tory M. P.'s Give Notice of Revolt.” It “was considered quite probable in parliamentary circles that the members of the Empire Industries body, including those who are members of Parliament, would rally to the chairman’s call with the prospect of stormy times for the national government'’s program. May Use Majority. | Predictions that the high-tariff Con- servatives would make an attempt to use their majority to secure the enact- |ment of protection schedules immedi- |ately after Parliament opened were | made shortly after the general election two weeks ago, when a landslide gave | the party an almost unprecedented ma- jority in the House of Commons. Stanley Baldwin, Conservative leader, quickly issued a statement in which he | said the election victory was not a | | triumph of any party, but a tribute to the national government, which was pledged to use any means found prac- ticable or necessary to restore world confidence in the country. - COMMONS BY 369 DAWES IS ORDERED | TOLEAGLESESSIN Ambassador to Replace Gil- bert in Manchurian Dis- cussions. | By the Associated Press. | Charles G. Dawes, American Ambas- sador to England, has been ordered to Paris to attend the meetings of the | League of Nations Council on the Man- | churian question, beginning next Mon- | day. Secretary of State Stimson in mak- ing the announcement said that while | Dawes might not find it necessary to | participate in the Council meetings, he | would be in a position to confer with the representatives of other nations if it should become advisable. The Secretary pointed ouf that ques- tions may arise bearing on the Man- churian situation “which will affect the interests or treaty obligations of the United States.” | ‘Will Replace Gilpert. At the previous deliberations of the League Council at Geneva on the Man- churian question the United States was represented by Prentiss B. Gilbert, con- sul general. He was admitted to a seat at the Council table over the objections of Ja- pan. Hec was authorized to take an active part in the deliberations in so far as the Kellogg-Briand anti-war pact was discussed, but otherwise to act only as an observer. ‘The meeting next week comes on November 16, the date set by the League for evacuation of Chinese ter- ritory in Manchuria by Japanese troops. Thus far Japan has steadfastly re fused to comply, unless China guar- antees safety for her nationals and property. Stimson's Statement. Secretary Stimson’s statement an- nouncing his action said: “I have asked Gen. Dawes, the Am- | bassador in London, to go to Paris dur- ing the coming meeting of the states- men who compose the Council of the League of Nations. “Inasmuch as this meeting will con- sider the present situation in Man- " (Continued on Page 4, Column 4.) GRANDI DELIVERS ARMISTICE ADDRESS Italian Foreign Minister Pays Tribute to America’s Part in Victory of Allies. By the Associated Press S. S. CONTE GRANDE, November 11. —Dinc Grandi, Italian foreign minister on the way to Washington to confer with President Hoover, abserved this Armistice day in the saloon of the Conte Grande with an address to the assem- bled crew and passengers. It is a day “twice dear to the hearts of Italians,” he told them, since it marks the anniversary of the allied armistice and the birthday of King Vic- tor Emmanuel. “‘All of us remember,” he said, “that the United States made a precious con- tribution to the allied victory. Our thoughts go gratefully to the millions who fell fighting. Their memory com- mands all peoples to forget the differ- ences which divide them. “Thc ideal of peace and justice must become a living reality. All men must combine their strength to survive this difficult time, to assure peace in the world, and to give the nations prosperity and happiness.” price Quoted by Tndertaker Die. INTERCHANGE OF GANG MEMBERS IN BIG ROBBERIES IS CHARGED plenses Man Who Had Laid Plans to End Life. Ny (he Associated Press. MORGANTOWN, W. Va, November 11.-A police report shows that Jessie Jolliffe will spend six months in jail following an argument with an under- taker over the probable cost of his own funeral. Jolliffe, it was jotted down, decided to end it all. He paid off the butcher and grocer. Then he called on Un- dertaker Fred Derring and asked how much funerals cos these days. Derring told him, Jolliffe gasped, and that started an argument. Derring sald Jessie was abusive and that's why he called the police. The police sald they found a pistol on Jessie and that he told them he in- tended using it on himself. And when he heard about it, a magistrate gave Jessie six months for kun toung. . | E |Investigator Says | | By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, November 11.—Alexander | Jamie, chief investigator for the “Se- cret Six,” Association of Commerce | Crime Prevention Committee, said to- |day that 135 men, members of various | gangs throughout the country, were assisting each other in big robberles, |engineered were those at Piqua and |sued for his removal as a trustee of the principally of banks. Although they were not always con- nected, Jamie said, the “brains” ang' & Nation-Wide Accounts for Specialization in Bank Hold-Ups. Unification System “muscle men” of the various gangs were interchanged from time to time. One of the big leaders of the group, he said, was August Winkler, now hzfii at Lincoln, Nebr., on charges of par- ticipating in the $2,500,000 bank rob- bery there. Among the large robberies which Jamie said the large organization had ‘Washington Court House, Ohio: Cad- illac, Mich.; Winnipeg (National Bank Canada, and the mint robbery at Den ver. CONCILIATORY NOTE FROM JAPAN ¢ RECEIVED BY U § TEXT KEPT SECRE New Troops Ordered to Man churia—300 Chinese Kille¢ in Encounter 400 Miles From Nonni River. NEARER BATTLE ZONES Tokio to Stand Firm at League Council—May Suggest Perma nent International Intervention to Control Affairs of Nanking Government. By the Associated Press. Secretary of State Stimson said today a “very conciliatory note" had been received from Japan on the Manchurian situation. The Secretary declined to make public the note, which was given him yesterday by Ambassador Debuchi of Japan. He considered that publication might embarrass the nations and serve to obstruct solution of the problem. The Secretary would not com- ment further, but other officials were optimistic of achieving 2 peaceful settlement without re- sorting to pressure of diplomatie ostracism or economic boycott. Ambassador Debuchi said after his conference with the Secretarv yesterday that Japan still insisted upon Chinese guarantees for pro- tection of Japanese subjects and observance of treaty provisiong before the ‘troops could be with- drawn. One factor understood to cause renewed hope of an amicable ad- ijustment was believed to be s statement that Japan would not demand detailed agreement by China on all the old treaties cov- ering Japanese rights in Man. churia_ before withdrawing, bui only sought general agreemem that Japan’s rights would be pro- n tected and the safety of its na- tionals assured. This was seen as affording s way for a settlement in genera; terms, after which Japan’s troops would be withdarnw and the sit- uation relieved. NEW TROOPS DISPATCHED. Movement From Japan Follows Baitl With Chinese at Kuchengtza. (Copyright, 1931, the Associated Press.) TOKIO, November 11.—A fresi brigade of Japanese troops was ordere¢ from Japan to Manchuria today, fol- lowing news of a battle on a fresk front, in which 300 Chinese and » Japanese were reported slain. The dispatch of the fresh brigads was authorized by Emperor Hirohit himself on request of Gen. Hanzo Ka- naya, chief of the Japanese genera staff, Four Japanese destroyers were orderec to proceed from Port Arthur to Kure because of increasing gravity of the Manchurian situation, and the cruiser Yakuno was ordered from Yokosuka tc Sasebo to await further orders. Will Replace Korean Unit. It was stated, however, that the new brigade of troops would merely replace a Korean brigade, which has been ot censtant duty in Manchuria since Sep tember 18. - The government also proceeded by » memorandum sent to all its ambas sadors abroad to create a more favora ble impression of the Japanese case i the other nations of the world. The memorandum contained a list o what were called China's “misdeecs.’ including disregard of treaties anc activities intended systematically tc harass Japan in Manchuria, where she has more than $1,000,000,000 invested Told to Cite Violations. Kenkichi Yoshizawa, Japanese repres sentative on the League of Nationg Council, was instructed to concentrate in presenting Japan's case, on the course of events leading up to the outs break of September 18 rather than t- go in?o'l detailed explanantion of the country's present action. He wzs tolc to set out the long list of treaty viola- tions Japan charges China has com- mitted. High' ci _hope that the coun n 2) MRS. W'LEAN FIGHTS DIVORCE IN LATVIA Counsel Says Publisher Has Taken Legal Steps There and Injunc- tion Will Be Asked. les here By the Associated Press. Counsel for Mrs. Edward B. McLean wife of the Washington Post publisher announced today an injunction would be sought from District of Columbis courts to prevent McLean from obtain- ing a divorce in Latvia. Albert W. Fox, Mrs. McLean's attor- ney, said he had been advised that Mc- Lean arrived at Riva, Latvia, yesterday and had employea counsel for the pur- pose of claiming residence in Latvic and obtaining a divorce. Mrs. McLean already has prevented her husband from obtaining a divorce in Mexico by an injunction granted by District of Columbia Supreme Court July 20. Since then Mrs. McLean has estate of his father, the late John R. McLean. She charged him with neglect- ing the estate and paying attention to suother womagn. i