Evening Star Newspaper, June 15, 1932, Page 2

T A—2 ¥% THE EVENING WASHINGTON VOTE " PLANK SUBMITTED Edward F. Colladay Makes Plea for Adoption in G. 0. P. Platform. L P. KENNEDY. pondent of The Star CONVENTION HALL, June 15.—"We vor voting represcntation of the Dis- trict of Columbia in the Congress of the United States and the electoral college.” This plank was submitted for inclusion in the Republican party plate form by Edgar C. Snyder. United States marshal for the District of Co- Jumbia and a member of the Resolu- tions Committee. Edward F. Colladay. Reputlican na- tiona! committeeman for the District, vigorously urged the adoption of this plank at a hearing late last night. which he concluded by saying: “We bear arms, we send our sons to war, we pay more national taxes than 25 States and more than the aggregate of 10 States. We have a greater popula- tion than seven States. We perform all the duties of citizenship. We ask you to declare that we should also be given the privilege of citizens—a voice in the making of the laws under which we are governed and taxed.” Democrats to Make Plea. Similar earnest plea is to be made to the Resolutions Committee of the| Democratic National Convention, soon to meet here, by Col. Arthur O'Brien treasurer of the Democratic party. | treasurer of the Minute Men of the Democratic Party and national vice chairman of the victory fund of the party. "I feel very confident that we will get a strong plank for national rep- resentation for the disenfranchised peo- ple of the National Capital in_the Democratic platform this year. It is our main objective here" said Col. O'Brien, who has set up his headquar- ters here in the same hotel with the Republican headquarters. In emphasizing the plight of the more than half million citizens in the Na- tional Capital. who are seeking voting Tepresentation in both branches of the law-making body and in the electoral college. National Committeeman Colla- day said in part “The National Capitel. with a popula- tion of more than a half million Amer- fcans, is the onlv place within the confines of the United States where ‘taxation without representation’ exists. This condition should be corrected by enfranchising the voteless people of the Nation's Capital. Unparalleled in Other Countries. “No other republic deprives the citi- wens of its capital or -federal district’ of the right to vote for its chief executive and for representatives in its Congress or corresponding legislative bod; “The failure of the framers of the Constitution to provide for national representation was due to the fact that the Federal District (not more than 10 miles square) had not been selected and the conditions of population did not confront the framers of the Constitu- tion ‘It was not until the time of the Clvil War that there were approximately 70.000 people in the District of Colum- bia “Today, more than & century and a half after the Declaration of Independ- ence, taxation without representation still ‘prevails in the ‘Federal District. the population of which has grown from & negligible number when the District was created to the present population of more than 552,000. There being about 60,000 Federal employes, the population outside of Federal employ- ment is substantially one-half million. No Governmental Change. “It will leave the District of Columblia, 8o far as the control by Congress and the Pederal Government is concerned, Jjust as it is. with the exception that the District will have representatives in Congress who will have a voice in mak- ing the laws that its citizens have to obeyy We all know that at the present time the péople of the District have nothing to say about taxes, military service and the hundreds of other laws| governing the District of Columbia. It seems somewhat absurd that this great outstanding Republic, whose funda- | mental principle has been ‘government of the people, by the people and for the people,” shouid refuse to let that prin- ciple obtain in the Capital of the Na- tion that stands for those principles. ‘We have taken the lead in the world in sdvocating ‘make the world safe for democracy,’ and yet refuse that same privilege 1o the citizens of the Capital of the Government that is advocating that same principle throughout the world. s it any surprise that the for- eign nations do not regard us quite as sincere as we should like to have them Tegard us Favored by Congressmen. Many outstanding Representatives and Scnators in Congress realize this situaticn and are in favor of national representation and many of these men realize that it would be not only an element of fairness, according to Amer- ican principles, to extend this right to the citizens of the District, but would be & positive benefit to Congress. Mem- bers of Congress are already heavily overworked. They must take care of the whole Nation's business, as well as their respective districts and States. The great increasing problems before this Nation today make it almost im- possible for members of Congress to give the necessary attention to these problems without breaking down their own physical constitution. While it is true that these great problems have in- creased in the Naticn's affalrs, it is also true that Washington has grown and developed until it is today a veri- table State. It is no longer the small, overgrown country town on the banks of the placid Potomac, but it has a population of nearly 600.000—a gieater | population than eight or nine States | of the Union. Tax Payments Large. “It pays more national taxes than any one of 25 of the States and more than 10 of the States combined. It sent more soldiers and sailors to the World War than seven of the States. No part of this country under the Stars and Stripes has fulfilled more complete- ly its obligation to the Nation than has the District of Columbia—and yet with- out any voice whatsoever in the affairs of the Government it so loyally supports. “The time has long since come when there ought to be representatives of the District of Columbia in Congress whose principal duty is to study the affairs of the District and to present them to Congress when legislation affecting the District is under consideration. The ‘vast majority of the members of Con- gress are ready, anxious and willing to vote the right way on various prob- lems that come up affecting the District of Columbia and it would be of very material help to them if from among their own membership there was some one whose primary duty would be to present the facts and arguments on these matters. “However anxious and loval any Sen- ator or member of the House may be to the District the fact remains that for at least nearly half of the time he is compelled to be in his own State and out of personal touch with the problems of the District of Columbia. Rights Sought. “The amendment which we seek will: ' “1. Make Americans of & half mil- T To Open Historic House AFFAIR TO BENEFIT AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY UNIT. USSPV R, X S el S SRR T 5 s OO ENLEY HOUSE. home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Jerome Lightfoot, shown above, will be opened to the public on June 25 to raise funds for Henry C. Spengler Unit, American Legion Auxiliary. There will be a charge of 50 cents per person and refreshments will be served in the garden The house is a part of the original Mount Alry grant, settled in 1770 | by John Tenley, and has been in the hands of his descendants ever since. Mr. Lightfoot's grandfather, Dantel, married Sarah Tenley in 1845. The house has been modernized, but the original building, which was a toll house, consisting of one room and a stairway, still remains an integral part of the dwelling. The | munity should be discouraged Yion people—soon to be a milllon— whose present political prospects are less than those of aliens elsewhere in America. Put into force (though tardily) of ‘no taxation without before the Civil War. —Star Staff Photo. north porticn of the hou: vas added reprosentation’ at the center of the| American republic. ; | “3. Add representative participation in Government, now denied. to the duty, always borne, of supporting that vernment by paying taxes and Govi fighting. “4 Remove the present stigma, hu- miliation and moral and political en- feeblement resulting from permancnt political impotence of a people more numerous than the population in each of seven American States (1920 census) 5. Make the heart of our own tion ‘safe for democracy.’ having re- cently engaged in a world crusade to that end o 16 | “6. Make it no longer possible say that the American Capital City the only national capital that has no | voice in its national government. | Statehood Not Sought. | “The proposed amendment does not | contemplate the admission of the Dis- | trict of Columbia as a sovereign State. “It does not propose the destruction of the ‘10 miles square’ provision of the Constitution or lessen in the slightest degree the complete control of the Na- tion over the District “It is not & measure for local self- government. “It does not disturb in any way the financial relation of the Nation and | Capital, either by the abolition of per- petuation of the definite proportionate contribution law. Sees Million Population. “National representation in Congress is essential to & community of over half a million people. This number is increasing daily and it will not be long before a milllon will reside in Wash- ington and pay national taxes. They should have a voice in Congress to shape their destinies along with other communities and other States in the legisiative branch of our Government Laws are enacted for the District in each session of Congress, and, regard- less of whether we need them or not, we cannot oppose or sanction them “As a general rule, members of Con- gress are not unfair in their dealing with the District affairs, but they have a primary duty to serve their constitu- ents and the States they represent. The affairs of the District cannot be their first_consideration. They may not be familiar with the needs of the people They have to investigate and learn, but sometimes they have not the avail- able time to make a thorough inquiry. “But aside from the above consid- erations, to what Congressman can s resident of the District go and tell his grievance, public or private? What Senator or Representative will lend the same ear to & man or group of men from Washington? It is true that the committees of both Houses on the District affairs do the best they can and are always glad to serve the needs of the people. but it is believed that| even they will b glad to have some one from the District hear the woes and tales of the people in Washington, for they hear enough from their own constituents. ‘Without Champion. “On the other hand. if an official of the Dustrict is assailed within the walls of the Capitol Hill. Tightly or wrongly. who is the accredited representative of Washington qualified to defend or answer such a public official? Construc- | tive criticlsm is a healthy medium in republican form of government, and should be always welcomed by any pub- lic official. but the unreasonable, unjus- tifiable and the malicious attack on any individual by a member of Congress clothed with his prerogatives of im- It is certain that if a representative of the District was present at the Capitol we would not hear so many unwarranted cries of criticism, because each Repre- sentative will mind his own business. Certainly we do not hear a Senator from one State call the attention of the Senator for the conduct of a pub- | lic, State or Federal official in lna!h"‘ State. “It is felt, that the representation we | seek will eliminate all friction and will stimulate co-operation and beneficial | action for the National Capital. This | city belongs to the United States as a | whole. It should be built and main- | tained as a model city of the world. The franchisement of the resident will assist in that direction. Discusses Electoral College. “Now a word about the electoral col- lege. Should the citizens of the District vote for the President? Why? Since | in the amendment we do not propose to digurb the local government. it is fair to assume that we should at least vote for the man who has the power to appoint our local officials. While we | still maintain the principle of a Federal cit nd, therefore, believe that all the pe of the United States have a voice and play a part in the upkeep and | maintenance, as well as in its beautifi- cation, we feel that as far as the ap- pointment of our local officials are con- cerned a chance should be given us to recommend our own people for those | positions. We do not feel that a whole- some, conscientious and sincere proposal for a qualified man for an official posi- | tion implies political corruption. We | feel that we will be iree from that curse | in the District. | We simply demand the inalienable | rights of franchise on fundamental | principles of our Government. The mere suggestion, therefore, for appoint- ment of local officials does not of itself | condemn us for political tricks of dis- | honesty in our efforts. For insunce.‘ the selection of a lawyer for judicial po- sition for the District by a committee of the Bar Association and recommend- | ed to the President for appointment.| Does it always follow that the President will appoint that person? Of course. not. Why? Because some times the President is misled by other people to believe that another person from some other State is better qualified. The President makes his own choice. It is wondered whether the President would heed the local selection in such a case if the citizens of the District are grant- | ed the right to vote. But in either case, | can it be said that the District would | be politically corrupted by gift of the | right of suffrage? | “This idea cannot be conceived and cannot be worked in theory or in prac- | tice. Perhaps voted for local govern- ment officials might work some irregu. larities, not any more than in any other community, but that is not the case | here. We need, therefore, national re| sentation in Congress and in presi ential eiections. Without Voice in Lawmaking. “The laws for the District of Colum- bia are enacted by Congress. It is noth- ing but & fair demand that we a | & solemn mass of requiem in Blessed SENATE PLANNING CAMPAICK PROBES Resolution ~ Will Authorize Investigation of 1932 Expenditures. By the Associated Press With politics in the air the Senate today turned to the problem of in- vestigating campaign expenditures Party leaders planned to call up to- day the Dickinson resolution to create STAR NGTON D. €., WEDNESDAY BY FRENCH ENDED Bank of France Converts the Last of Its Dollar Balances. | B the Associated press. NEW YORK, June 15.—The dollar glistened in victory today while the financial metropolis hailed the end of Europe’s long drain on American gold. The Bank of France converted the last of its dollar balances into gold yes- terday for eventual lodgment in its own vaults. That meant America had suc- cessfully met all forelgn demands on its gold supply, bankers said, and that the dollar had emerged a winner from the severest pressure ever imposed on a cur- rency. Thereupon there ofcurred in the for- eign exchange market the strongest bull movement in dollars seen in many weeks. Bankers expressed satlsfaction, seeing the removal of one of the principal factors leading to & lack of confidence in business and financial circles. The Bank of France's withdrawal from this market yesterday of $55,000,- 000 balances' ended what was described as one of the most remarkable achieve- ments in financial history—the repay- ments by the United States since 1929 of all but $700,000.000 of the $3,000.- 00,000 of short-term funds lodged in this market by foreign central banks, governments and private interests The heavy outflow started last Sep- tember when the English pound sterling fell from the gold standard, shocking confidence all over the world. Bankers said the feat of America in disgorging smoothly about $1.100,000.000 in mone- tary gold since September should rout any uncertainty over the strength of the dollar At the close of trading yesterday not a single foreign exchange was quoted above the point at which gold can be exported profitably from this country. YOUNG ADVENTISTS 2 Senate Committee to investigate ex- penditures of senatorial and presidential | candidates during the 1932 campaign. | The creation of such committees has become a regular custom with the Sen- | ate and no opposition was expected Republican leaders already have | selected Senator Howell, Republican. of | Nebraska, to head the committee, but | have had difficulty persuading other | Republica to serve Tentatively, | however. tors Townsend of Dela- | ware ard Carey of Wyoming have been selected Senator Robinson. Democratic | leader. has announced that the minority | members will be Senators Bratton of New Mexico and Connally of Texas. Under the resolution the committee would be vested with wide powers to investigate the conduct and ex- penditures of the national and sema- torial elections. The last Campaign! tee. headed by Senator Nve. Re- . cf North Dakota, conducted lasting about a vear, into all parts of the country It finally recommended legislation to limit campaign contributions and ex- penditures, but no action has been taken. TURKISH REPUBLIC LEASES HOME HERE/ House Owned by Mrs. Edward H. Everett to Be Used by Embassy Staff. ‘The house, owned by Mrs, Edward H | Everett. at 1606 Twenty-third street. in fashionable Sheridan Circle, has been leased by the Turkish Republic as the | new home of its embassy stafl in this | country. it was announced today. The Turkish Ambassador and his staff are expected to take possession of the four-story stone structure this Fall, at the expiration of the lease the Turki | government now has on the property at 1798 Massachuseits avenue, formerly the home of Mrs. Arthur Lee. The chancery stafl. now located in the | Hay-Adams Hotel. also will be housed | in the Everett home. it is announced by the office of Sandoz. Inc. handled the leasing transaction. The Everett home, regarded as one - | the most fashionable private houses here, has a site occupying all the front idan Circle to Q street. FUNERAL SEI;\VIICES‘HELD FOR DE VALERA'S MOTHER! Mrs. Caroline T. Wheelwright Died in Rochester, N. Y., at Age of 74 Years. By the Associated Press. ROCHESTER, N. Y. June 15— Friends of Mrs. Catherine T. Wheel- wright and of her distinguished son, Eamon de Valera, President of the Irish Free State. paid final tribuze to her at funeral services today. Mrs. Wheel- wfr!_n‘hv, died here Sunday at the age of 74. Rev. Thomas J. Wheelwright, CSSR.. son by her second husband, celebrated Sacrament Church President De Valera was represented %v (P;(l(‘k]\l;llx."l MacWhite of Washington, T ister Plenipotentiaty Irish Free State. po e THEFT PRISONER FREED Seized on New Charge After Leav- ing Federal Prison. LEAVENWORTH, Kans., June 15 () —Paul Vaden, taken into custody on a Michigan warrant after his release June 11 from Federal Prison upon completion | of & sentence for the theft of Army sup- plies. was freed yesterday on a writ of habeas corpus issued by Distric J. H. Wendorfl. d tinee Vaden was alleged to have escaped from a road gang while serving a two- year sentence in the Michigan Peniten- tiary. Following his escape he commit- ted the theft which led to his imprison- ment here Sergt. Ricgard Tubbs, Michigan State Police, was here seeking to return Vaden to Michigan, ———— participate in the making of our laws, | by national representation in Congress. We obey our laws, but we are denied the right to shape our destinies in the making of these laws. We are paying taxes, but we cannot assist in the legis- :ation which fixes those taxes or provides for their expenditures. We are ordered to war, but we have no voice, like other Americans, in the councils which de- termine war or peace.” “We must have some representative to speak and vote for us." emphasized Mr. Colladay, who pointed out that “at the beginning of the present session of Congress four bills were passed by the House, without a dissenting voice in op- position, which, if passed by the Senate and signed by the President, will virtu- ally change the fiscal system of the which | | age on Twenty-third street from Sher- | District of Columbia and impose ex- tremely heavy tax burdens.” His speech was aplauded by the Reso- lutions Committee, made uu of one delegates from each of the States. CONDEMN TOBACCO Go on Record as Disapproving Lig.or, Coffee, Dancing. Theater and Modern Fiction. Liquor. tea. tobacco. dancing. jazz the theater. the movies, modern fiction and jewelry—all were condemned this afternoon by 500 members of the Young People’s Soclety of the Potomac Conference of Seventh Day Adventists at & camp meeting in Takoma Park. The young Adventists pledged them- selves 100 per cent as personal total abstainers from all alcoholic drinks, tobacco, tea and coffee They contended all the indulgences which they decried undermine Christian character and morality In addition. the conference went on record against war and communism and reaffrmed its “unfaltering allegiance to the fundamentals of the Christian faith as laid down in the Bible.” This age was termed one of “psychological and social upheaval.” Passage of these resc address by Rev coffee, IDRAIN ON 1. . GOLDIJURY S IMPANELED FOR MEALEY TRIAL IMansIaughter Charges Aris- ing From Fatal Bus Crash to Be Aired. A jurv was fmpaneled in District Su- preme Court today to try Louis Henry Mealey, 22, of the 1600 block of Lamont street on & charge of manslaughter arising out of the collision of two busses !at Seventeenth street and Rhode Is- land avenue April 1, when three men were killed and 11 persons injured. The indictment on which Mealey is being tried concerns the death of Ben- jamin B. Pettus, 43, prominent attor- ney. The others who died as a result of { the accident were M_E. Williamson, 42, | secretary to Representative Edward W. Pou of North Carolina, and Clyde Culp, 50, of 6407 Florida street, Chevy Chase, Md. Two hours were required this morn- ing to obtain a jury which satisfied both defense and prosecution, 14 jurors being excused. Most of the 11 persons hurt in the accident were present in Coast Guard Head Sworn In REAR ADMIRAL HAMLET FORMALLY TAKES OFFICE. EAR ADMIRAL HARRY GABRIEL HAMLET yesterday was sworn in as commander of the United States Coast Guard, succeeding the late Admi Secretary of the Treasury Ballantine. and Assistant Secretary Ballantine, Billard. The ceremony took place in the office of Assistant Left to right are Admiral Hamlet —Star Staff Photo. court as witnesses. The case is being heard before Justice F. Dickinson Letts. Assistant United States Attorney John J. Sirica represents the Government, and Mealey is being defended by Charles E. Ford. Earl Fisher, secretary of the Public Utilities Commission, was present at the trial as an observer. The utilities body recently held a public hearing on the accident and then issued a ruling that the two transportation companies involved—the Washington Railway & Electric Co. and the Capital Tragtion Co.—should use only busses with? all- metal bodies. shatterproof glass and “dead man control.” Mealey was driving an empty Wash- ington Railway & Electric Co. bus, pro- ceeding east on Rhode Island avenue, when the accident occurred. Those killed and injured were passengers in a Capital Traction Co. de luxe bus bound from Chevy Chase to Union Station and proceeding south on Seventeenth street. Judge Ralph Given of Police Court was among those hurt. 'ROBINSON DOUBTS | EARLY ADJOURNMENT| Calls McNary “Amazing Optimist™ When He Clings to Hopes for Saturday Close. | By the Assoctated Press | Senator Rebinson of Arkansas. Demo- | cratic leader in the Senate. today called |attention to the statement of Senator | McNary of Oregon, assistant Republic- an leader, that he hoped the Senate ' would be able to adjourn by the end of this week. characterizing McNary as ‘an amazing optimist.” “I still cling to the dim hope.” said y, “th we may conclude our av." i replied Robinson. “I must | characterize mv good friend. the Sen- ator from Oregon, as an amazing op- timist " Meenwhile. Acting Speaker Rainey newspaper men that “We'll be ¢ | lucky if we are able to adjourn by Sat- ¥ of the country. CHURCH TO CLOSE IMMIGRANT HOME Institution Be Discontinued Because of Waning Tide of Scandinavian Entries. to By the Associated Prass FARGO. N. Dak. June 15—Because of the waning tide of immigration from Scandinavian nations to America, the Lutheran Augustana Synod vesterday tock preliminary steps to discontinue the Lutheran Immigiant Home at East Boston, Mass.. as a svnodical institution It gave authority to officers to turn over the home to the New England Conference of the church The following board members were elected: Immigrant Home, New York City. Dr. New_Britain, 1 Olson. Brooklyn. Y. C. L. Eckman, Jamestown. New York. Immigrant Home, East Boston, Mass. Rev. M. Benander. Boston Mass.: Dr. 8. G. Youngert. Waltham, Mass.: A. H. Helander. Providence, R. T General Board of Education, Dr. Otto Bostrom, Msrquette, Mich. DR. CALEB R. STETSON, TRINITY RECTOR, DIES Former Washington Priest Ex- pires at Age of 61 in New York City. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, June Caleb R. Stetso Sl el n. who succeeded Bishoj William ' T. Manning as rector of Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church in 1922, died today. He was born in Boston. Mass., 61 years ago. Dr. Stetson graduated from Harvard | University and then studled medicine at Johns Hopkins. Instead of taking up the practice of medicine, however, he turned to religion and attended the Virginia Theological Seminary. For eight years he was priest in charge of the Cathedral Mission Chapel of the Good Shepherd in Wash- ington and for 10 years was rector. of St. Mark's Church in Washington. He was a_member of the Society of Mayflower Descendants and the So- clety of Colonial Wars. As rector of Trinity. he frequently attacked the “insincerity” of _fas] ionable weddings and denounced easy divorce. TWO RUSSIANS TO DIE Station Master Convicted in Fatal ‘Wreck of Train. DNIEPERPETROVSK, U. S. 8. R, June 15 (#).—The death sentence was imposed today upon the railroad station master at Zelonaya and his assistant | who were convicted of responsibility for 8 wreck near the station in which & number of passengers were killed. It was a head-on collision between two trains and the station master was charged with having mixed the signals while he was intoxicated. Thirteen other railroad employes, including the crews of both trains, were sentenced to prison terms of one to ten years. One man was exonerated. RITCHIE REVEALS PLANS BALTIMORE, June 15 (#).—Gov. Ritchie said yesterday that United States Senator Millard E. Tydings would nominate him for President of the United States at the Democratic National Convention to be held in Chi- cago later this month. Richard F. Cleveland. son of the former President, the executive sald, would second the nomination. It was not announced whether seconding speeches from other States would be made. urday week " | . He said the economy. relief and home loan bank bills—"three of the most im- ssion re still in a legislative snarl, 1d we would have to work awfully fast to get shrough with them to leave here by June 25 DANISH EXPLORER SAILS FOR GREENLAND STUDY By the Associate s COPENHAGEN. Denmark. Dr. Lauge Koch. one of Denmark’s most daring explorers, sailed tod: first of several expeditions which will continue this country’s scientific work in_Greenland this Summer. With him is a large staff of voung scientists and veteran Greenland ex- plorers. Their two ships are 40 years old, the Gustav Holm. 217 tons, and the Godthaab. 162 tons. both heavily butlt to withstand the ice pressure. In a few days the Danish cruiser Hvidbjornen will follow with airplanes for the expedition. Prince Knud. vounger son of the King, is second in command of the cruiser. Very soon two other Danish expedi- tions are to leave for East Greenland One is headed by Dr. Knud Rasmussen and the other by Capt. Ejnar Mikkel- sen. Both are widely known explorers. CHINESE GUARDS ASKED Protection for 18 Fleeing Mission- aries Requested by U. S. PEIPING. June 15 (#).—The United States legation requested Chinese mili- tary authorities today to furnish pro- tection and safe escort to 18 American missionaries, who are evacuating Kai- chow for safety’s sake The missionaries, most of them Men- nonites. are leaving their posts in the | extreme south of Hopei province, which has been occupied by Chinese rebel troops. SHOOTS IN PARLIAMENT Visitor to Belgian Chamber Fires at Socialist Benches. BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 15 (#).— The Chamber of Deputies, droning through a debate this afternoon, was thrown into excitement by the sound of a shot from the visitors' gallery. A sergeant at arms with several as- sistants hurried to the section and arrested & man with a pistol. Appar- ently he had fired at the Socialist benches, but nobody was hit. AKRON HOPS FOR JERSEY Leaves Parris Island on Last Lap of Continental Trip. PARRIS ISLAND, 8. C., June 15 (). —The Navy dirigible Akron headed away from its mooring mast here short- ly after 10 am. today on the last lap of its trip from Sunnyvale, Calif,, to Lakehurst, N. J. ‘The ship arrived here Monday after- ! noon after a 53-hour trip from Sunny- vale and expected to take off a fevll hours later, but brisk winds delayed the departure. CAGNEY LEAVES COAST Actor Says He Guesses “Movies and I Are Washed Up.” HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 15 (#)— Differences over the salary he received as a film star have finally led James Cagney away from Hollywood. "I guess the movies and I are washed up for good.” sald Cagney as he de- parted by automobile with his wife. | After visiting friends in Denver, Cag- ney and his wife will go to Europe to fill vaudeville engagements, he said. e More lumber was sold in Finland in D. the first three months of this year than in the corresponding period of 193l. portant things we have considered this | 1. HOOVER HITS | Veiled Criticism of Lindbergh Probe Objectors Made in Message to Session. Special Dispatch to The Star. PORTLAND, Oreg. June 15 —Vefled criticlsms of “interested parties” in the failure to co-operate with official in- vestigators was seen in a message from J. Edgar Hoover. director of the United States Bureau of Investigation, read at the annual convention here today of the International Association of Chiefs of Police Without referring to the Lindbergh case by name, Hoover declared that “law enforcement officers cannot be charged with derelictions in the per- formance of their duties when they are not furnished with the essential avail- able information in the possession of terested parties concerning a crime in the initial stages of an investigation.” Defends Law Officers. The statement followed a vigorous de- fense of law enforcement officers in the w on crime and told of “difficuli problems” which “have resuited in in- dividual crimes that have shocked the meral sense of the community." i “I believe i* may be safeiv stated™ Hoover's message said. “that the pro- tectors of society have held tneir own There are certainly no signs that the situation has or will pass bevond their control. Even the gloom must admit there is no in either in the near or distan the forces of law and order f. tion efficiently and well. * * ¢ nately there are no indications that the police of the country will fail to stem any tide of crime or violence that may be directed ageinst person or property anywhere in this country.” Hoover also expressed his “very pasi- tive opinion” that “if anvthing wrong | exists with police departments any- where in this country it is due pri- marily not t~ the inability or the un- willingness of the police to function efficiently and weil themselves. manifold phases of undesirable znd often positivelr harmful influences, not only of a political character. 2lthough this is damaging enough, but influcnce cf all kinds and types, social and economic pressure from almost in- numerable sources.™ “Leave the police alone and you will have no ca to criticize them,” the convention was told Hoover's statement was read by Chief Inspect'r J Solomon Eagen of the United States Bureau Investigation. HEALTH OFFICER WARNS By the Associated Press RICHMOND, Va., June 15—Dy. War- ren F. Draper. State health commis- sioner, yesierday issued a warning to Virginia veterans who are intent on joining the bonus army “to stay away from the Washington camp or to be extremely careful if they should go there." Dr. Draper, former assistant surgeon general of the United States, is now on leave of absence from the Federal de- partment. He said heaith conditions in the camps are unsatisfacicry and may be- the growing number of ex-soldiers who are seeking bonus legislation. every ground in urging our veterans to keep away from Washington unless they should feel the urge of a real duty.” FOREIGN TRADE BALANCE FOR MAY FAVORS U. S. ports and Imports Shown—Up- turn in Cotton Revealed. By the Associated Press. The Commerce Department announced today that the United States had a fa- vorable trade balance of approximately $20,000,000 during May. Exports last month. the department said, were approximately $132.000.000 and imports $112,000,000. During the same month in 1931 exports were $203,.- 970,000 and imports $179.694.000 The department also announced that exports of cotton during May aggie- gated 501.000 bales. a decrease of 44.000 bales from April, but an increase of 165,000 bales over May, 1931. IRISH FAIL TO PAY Land Annuities Expected to Be ‘Withheld. LONDON, June 15 (#)—Today has | been mentioned as the date for payment | | by the Irish Free State of 1,500,000 in land annuities, but the payment is ac- | tually due “on or before June 30. s that no real significance attaches to the fact that the payment was not made this morning. Apparently the Pree State government intends to stand by its assertion that the land annuities will be withheld. Thisis one of the important differences between the two governments, which resulted in a futile conference between President Eamon de Valera and Prime er MacDonald here last week. COBLENTZ :I'RIAL ENDS Srecial Dispatch to The Star. CUMBERLAND, Md., June 15— Argnment in the trial of State Senator Emory L. Coblentz of charged with violation of the State lb-nkfn( laws, was completed last nifihl in Circuit Court here. Chief Judge . Lindley Sloan announced a decision would not be given before the middle of July. - POLICEATTACKERS ‘AN EXAGGERATION Lindbergh kidnaping case for slleged but to | VETERANS OF DANGER come increasingly so as the result of | Dr. Draper said he felt justified “on | $20,000000 Margin Between Ex-| Frederick, | PAINTER'S DEATH Marylander Shot by Officer Still Lives After Coroner Calls Jury. By a 8taff Correpondent of The Star. UPPER. MARLBORO, Md., June 15.— Although s coroners jury was im- paneled and went to Washington to view his body last night, James Harry Berry. 34. a painter, of Oxon Hill, Md who was shot by a State policeman yesterday, was very much alive today. At Gallinger Hospital his condition was described as “very good.” i Prince Georges County authorities were mystifiecd as to how the report of Berry’'s death originated. | Alleged Driver Is Held. H Albert C. Day. 27 years old. of the 600 biock of Raleigh street southeast. reputedly driver of the taxicab in which Beriy was shot today was turned over to Maryland authorities. and will be | charged, it was said. with driving while intoxicated and assault Two other men in the taxi at the' time were released after being held for 24 hours at the eleventh precinct, where Day also rad been detained They are Jesce Grimes. 49, of Oxon Hiil and Walter Burten, 31, of the 1200 block of E street northeast. J. B. Mil- | T. a member of the Maryland State police, said he fired on the taxicab when the driver tried to run him off | the road with his motor cycle, accord- ing 10 local police. Taken Into Custody. Miller snd the corporal. M. W.!| Hunter of the State police, took Day into custody this morning The men were held at the le\fmhl precinct when they brought their wounded comrade there and rcported the shocting. Beerv was struck in the back by a bullet which passed through the rear of the taxicab and was re- | ported today to be improving. PLAN AVIA"HON NIGHT Celebration to Be Held Saturday on Steamer City of Washington. Aviation night will be celebrated on the steamer City of Washington Satur- day night. it was announced today The special program is advertised as a prelude to the Greater National Capital Committee's Aviation day. Among the prizes to be offered at me“ night celebration will be two round- | trips to New York on the Ludington Line. two flights over Washington from the Washington-Hoover airport and | complete glider pilot's course. POLES DEFY DANZIG Destroyer Enters Free City's Har- bor Without Asking Permission. | FREE CITY OF DANZIG, June 151 . —The Polish destroyer Wicher | stcamed into this port today and dropped her anchor without first having obtained permission for entry from the Danzig Senate, as is provided by inter- national agreement. It was expected that the Senate would file a protest with the League of Nations. Vessels of the British fleet also are in the harbor, but the people of Danzig received them with great cordiality. LEA CONVICTION UPHELD RALEIGH. N. C, June 15 (#).—The North Carolina Supreme Court today upheld the convictions of Luke L former Nashville, Tenn., publisher, an Wallace B. Davis, former Asheville, N. C. banker, for violation of State banking law: BAND CONCERTS. By the United States Marine Band this r\'enms at the United States Capi- tol at 7:30 o'clock; Taylor Branson, | leader. March. “The Bohemians™" | Overture, “Stradella’ | “Andantino” .. “Cripple Creek. ern Mountain: . Grand scenes frem “Le Cid"..Massenet Valse caprice, “La Gitano" Bucalossi | Duet for trombone and trumpet, | “Cousins™ .......... .......Clarke | Musicians Robert Clarke and | John White “Darkies’ Jubilee,” Turner Nocturne, “Dreams of Love" . .Lisat March from third movement “Sym- phony Pathetique” ‘Tschalkowsky Marines’ hymn, “The ls of Monte- zuma " “The Star Spangled Banner.” By the United States Navy Band this evening at the Navy Yard bandstand at 7:30 o'clock; Charles Benter, leader; Alexander Morris, assistant leader. | March, “Militaire Francaise." Saint-Saens .Berlioz .Hoch .Hadley .Flotow .Lemare from suite “South- -Stringfield | | Characteristic, | Overture, “Roman Carnival”. Solo for cornet, “Swiss Song". Musician Birley Gerdner. Suite—"To a Water Lily”....MacDowell | “Turkey in the Straw Guion ! “Country Gardens”....Grainger “Ride of the Valkyries” ‘Wagner Valse, “Beautiful Blue Danube™. . Strauss “Polowitsiennes Dances,” from “Prince Igor” ....Borodin Excerpts from the musical comedy “The New Moon". -Kern Finale from the sympi poem “Scheherazade” ...Rimsky-Korsakow “Entrance of the Guests Into the Wartburg,” from ‘“Tannhauser.” Wagner | “Anchors Aweigh."” “The Star Spangled Banner.” School Lockers Robbed. | year-old widow ARLINGTON AuDIT T0 BE PUBLISHED State Auditor Says Report Will Be Made Publie Within Two Weeks. By & Staff Correspondent of The Star ARLINGTON COUNTY COURT HOUSE, Va., June 15—Full reparts on the audits of the books of E. Wade Ball, former county treasurer, and Wil- liam H. Duncan, former county clerk, are expected to be made public within the next two weeks, it was stated today by T. Coleman Andrews, State auditor of public accounts. Andrews said that he had been in- formed by his auditors here that the audit of Duncan’s books will be com- pleted this week and that the audit of Ball's books will be completed next week. Full reports on e will be Available in about a week after they are finished, he said In answer to a demand from the Or- ganized Women Voters of Arlington County, the Arlington County Civic Federation and other organizations that the full report of the audits be made public, Andrews stated that these will be filed in the local clerk’s office as public records Just as soon as they are writ- ten up While the audit of Ball's accounts will not have been completed by the opening of the June term cf Circ Court next Monday the full audits will not be necessary to the prosecution of the cases. Ancrews said that he will arrive in Arlington County next Sunday after- noon in order to be here for the open- ing of court. Ball. Duncan and F. J Hallock, former clerk of the school board. were all indicted by the last grand jury for alleged shortages in their accounts and their trials set tentatively for the June term. LONG'S FOES PICK RIVAL DELEGATION Louisiana Group to Challenge Seat- ing of Senator's “Hand-Picked" Forces at Chicago B the Associated Press SHREVEPORT. La. June 15— Sen- ator Huey P. Long found his rule of Louisiana politics disputed today by a group of Democrs*s who named their own delegates to the national conven- tion in opposition to those selected un- der the Senator's direction Decrying the State Central Commit- tee’s_action of naming “hand-picked™ del'wntes instead of calling a State convention, & dissatisfied wing here yesterday formed a delegation, unin- structed but directed to vote as a unit to contest with that headed by Senator Long for recognition at the national convention late this month John D Ewing. Shreveport publisher, was named national committeeman in opposition to the Senator and Miss Gl Breazeala of Natchitoches na- tional committeewoman, in opposition to Mrs, Emile Beinvenu of New Orleans Ewing is a son of the late Col. Robert Ewing, for many years Louisiana’s na- tional committeeman. The convention selected two delegates from each the eight congressional districts and eight delegates at large to cast the State’s 20 votes at the con- vention. EGAN LOSES OFFICE IN PACIFIC SLAYING 8an Francisco Public Defender Fac- ipg Indictment in Friend's Death Removed by Board. By the Associated Press. SAN FRANCISCO. June 15 —Prank J. Egan was formally office of San Francisco Public Defender by the board of supervisors here early today. Egan. alread nder indictme; riend and c uncer suspension. and for the murder of his Mrs te Scott | Hughes. was declared guilty of obstruct- ing justice by failure to co-operate with police in the Hughes murder investiga- tion. The Public Defender reputediy was the beneficiary of the life insurance policies and the legatee of the will of the 59- Her body was found in A street gutter. CALIFORNIAN ARRESTED IN ROBBERY SLAYING Fugitive, Camping on City Out- skirts Denies Los Angeles Crime at Portsmouth, N. H. By the Associated Press PORTSMOUTH, N. H. June 15— John C. Nutter, jr, 23. of Los Angeles, Calif., who was arrested last night for his alleged connection with a bank rob- bery and murder in Los Angeles, pleaded not guilty in Municipal Court today, and was held without bail until June 29 Nutter was arrested on the outskirts of the city last night. He had been camping there for three weeks with his wife, Mae Rowe Nutter Chief R. S. Stickel of the Los Angeles Police Department sent word today that Mrs. Nutter was not wanted. He said extradition papers were being prepared and a warrant for Nutter would be sent by air mail. ‘When arraigned Nutter said he was the man Californian police were looking for since the slaying last July, but he denied he had any connection with the hold-up and murder. NEW ZEALAND LIFTS EXCHANGE RATE BAN Increase Seen as Suicidal Until End of Imperial Economic Conference. By the Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand, June 15.—Prime Minister G. W. Forbes an- nounced today that the government will lift the regulations restricting exchange at the end of the month There will be no further interference with the exchange rate. which has be- come the care of the banks, he stated. Pooling of exchange was instituted by the government last Winter, The anncuncement has aroused fears in some banking and commercial circles regarding the possibility of main- taining the New Zealand exchange rate at its present level. Banking circles are apprehensive that one of the lead- ing banks in New Zealand, which is & bmr:nch g( nin Australian bank, may act lependently with the view of raising the rate. Any increase in the New Zealand ex- change rate would be suicidal, bankers here declare, at least before the Imper= ial Economic Conference at Ottawa has concluded. Priest to Celebrate First Mass. | ‘Tennis racquets, basket balls and other athletic material, valued at $61.25, were stolen from the lockers of the Ray- m(:"nd hg"choolh'rel?th um Spring road, night, it was to po- lice today. ’ Rev. Vincent G. Ibanez, ordained Tuesday to the priesthood of the Order of Discalced Carmelites, will celebrate his first solemn high mass tomorrow tlr;‘orng:_ “u:- o'f‘lock. in mel .% 1 e ‘mel Onastery, Island avenue northeast. -