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WEATHER. (U. 8. Weather Bureau Forecast) Partly cloudy and slightly colder to- night and tomorrow; minimum tempera- ture about 34 degrees. Temperatures— Highest, 50, at 4:00 p.m. yesterday; low- est, 40, at 5:00 a.m. today. Full report on page 9. Closing N. Y. Markets, Pages 14 and 15 @h WITH SUNDAY MORNI P— NG EDITION ¢ Foening Star. “From Press to Home Within an Hour” The Star’s Carrier system coversevery city block and the regular edition is delivered to city and suburban homes as fast as the papers are printed. Sunday’s Circ Satarday’s Circulation, 118,006, ulation, 129.676. o— ] Entered as post _office No. 32,437. a. ond class matter shington, D. C. WASHINGTON, D. C., MONDAY, FEBRU ARY 20, 1933—TWENTY-EIGHT PAGES. k%k%k%k (P Means Associated TWO CENTS. Press. 'HOUSE VOTES DRY LAW REP] AL, 289 TO JEHOL OFFENSIVE LIKELY TOMORROW - AS TOKI TROOPS . MASS AT BORDER War Machines Assembled. Force of 50,000 Ready to Attack — Three - Month Drive Forecast. LEAGUE WITHDRAWAL DECISION NOW DEFINITE Invaders Will Face Force of 100,- 000 or More—Resistance Or- dered by Nanking—City Tense, Editorials Urging Chinese to “Sacred War.” i By the Associated Press. ‘The Japanese cabinet has defi- pitely decided that Japan will withdraw from the “League of Nations unless the League assem- bly upsets all predictions and votes against its prepared report on the Sino-Japanese controversy this week. This also will mean Japanese withdrawal from the World Dis- armament Conference. A foreign office spokesman in Tokio said ‘he would not be sur- prised if Japan’s campaign to annex Jehol to Manchukuo began cmorrow—the day the League ~kes up its Sino-Japanese re- 'rt which condemns Japanese | litary activities. | Will Use 50,000 Trovps. Japanese military traffic choked the we Manchurian Railway along thé eastern border of Jehol and indications were the zero hour was at hand for the big push. About 50,000 troops will be poured into the province, opposing at least twice as many Chinese. The Japanese commiénd was confi- dent Jehol City, capital of the province, which is 200 miles from the present be.ille front, will be occupled in five days after the drive starts. Chinese Will Resist. Marshal Chang Hsiao-Liang, back in Peiping after inspecting Chinese de- fense preparations in Jehol, informed the League of Nations he is complying Wwith his government’s orders to resist the Japanese. If, and when, the Japanese occupy Jehol City, they will be in striking dis- tance of Peiping and Chinese fear they will attack the ancient imperial capital. Tension was at a high peak at Nan- king. seat of the Natiopalist govern- ment. Newspapers published stirring editerials, urging the nation to a “sacred war” against the Japsnese. TROOPS MOVE ON BORDER. | Japanese War Machines Are Massed at Concentration Points. CEINCHOW, Manchuria, February | 20 (#).—A stream of troops toward the | Jeaol border made it apparent todey that the great Japanese drive to wrest| Je! Province from Chinese rule is| i ent. Military traffic choked the Mukden-Chinchow Railway. It looked as if the actual campaign, the most extensive operation since Sino-Japanese hostilities began a year and a half ago, would begin this week. (A foreign office spckesman in io said he would not be surprised | ampaign began tomorrow—the League Assembly takes up its | an report.) nder way, the Japanese com- 5 certain its troops would be f Jehol City. the capital at of Gov. Tang » days. The Japa- delermined to occupy the and bring the entire state under the Japanese-maintained | nt of Manchukuo. | streaming through the to the border, 30 miles om there it is about | west to Jehol cny,} (Continued on Page 2, Column 1.) AVIATOR ARRESTED IN WOMAN'S DEATH ¥-Story Plunge From Hotel Win- Cow Said to Have Followed Screaming. HOUSTON, Tex., February 20 —After precty net irtled to her death| v hotel room here. | , who described himself from Reno, Nev., was 1 a murder charge. Police in the woom when Miss| Ivy g, f stage dancer, plunged from a v Police said th couple had qu; informed the 4 a night club rday ht, thot the 32-year-old T ght mittance to the room about 4 am., yesterday, and that | & violent struggle in which she screamed that she was being choked occurred just before she fell, Hotel employes told of trying to open the rcom door from which came a| woman's cry of “Oh, you are choking me.” Edwards was quoted by police as saying “she fell out.” Police were advised the couple had been registered as man and wife since February 13, A sister of Miss Young living in Freeport. Long Island, Mrs. Al B. White, “ fnstructed that the body be sent to Gloucester, N. J. Police gaid Miss Young recently was @ivorced at Reno from Herbert Grifin- hazen of New York. She met Edwards, 37, in Reno. -of wages in Navy Yards. That recom- CHAPIN SURE Secretary of Commerce Chapin joined today with congressional leaders, the District Commissioners and other offi- cials in commending the business and civic interests of Washington for their planned assault on unemployment and trade stagnation by means of a $500,000 credit pool for home improvement loans. Declaring that “carefully planned re- modeling and modernization work is certain to help alleviate unemployment, stimulate business and generally im- prove community morale,” Secretary Chapin was quick to lend his indorse- ment to the ‘“renovize Washington campaign,” now starting. ““Washington being the Nation’s Cap- ital,” Mr. Chapin said in a statement, “it is logical to assume that any con- structive effort of this nature success- fully developed in this city will serve as an outstanding example for other communities throughout the country.” In this connection it developed today “RENOVIZE” DRIVE WILL HELP TRADE Commerce Secretary Joins Congres- sional and City’s Leaders in Indorsing Home-Improvement Loan Pool. | that at least one other large city, in- trigued by details of the novel small loan plan announced by the District Bankers' Association, has decided to call a meeting of bankers with a view to working out a similar plan. This city is_Philadelphia, which originated the “Renovizing” idea, but without the im- portant financing feature adopted here. Chapin's Statement. “It is a pleasure,” Secretary Chapin | said, “to indorse the purpose of the | program developed by business, civic | and other corganizations in Washington | designed to aid local employment and business. “I sincerely believe that every com- munity and public spirited organization or individual of that community must at this time give serious consideration to any practical plans for relieving of unemployment and stimulating business. “During the past two years the De- partment of Commerce, through its " (Continued on Page 4, Column 2.) OUTLAY FOR NAVY NEXT YEAR PLACED AT 313 MILLIONS Bill Provides Same Pay Cut as Other Branches for Yard Workers. By the Associated Press. The House was asked today to spend $313,000,000 on the American Navy next year. In the annual supply bill approved | by the full Appropriations Committee, permitted. In addition, £4,591,000 would be taken from special | funds' of the Navy and spent. The measure carries $4,500,000 more than President Hoover’s budget asked. The subcommittee that drafted the measure had declined to act on a budget recommendation for adjustment mendation, the subcommittee said, would have meant a 30 per cent pay cut in some instances. When the matter was presented to- | day to the full committee, it decided to override that budget recommenda- | tion and restore $9,510,000 to the bill | so navy yard workers would be re- | quired to take only the same pay cut as already is applied to other branches | of the Government—about 8'; per | cent. Marine Corps Cut Rejected. Another budget recommendation— for reduction of the Marine Corps en- listed strength from 15343 to 13,- 600—also was rejected. The bill as presented to the House for consideration would appropriate $16,416,000 less than is being spent on the Navy this year. The reduction under the current year included $10,000,000 provided in emer- gency legislation last Spring for con- struction at naval shore stations. Last of Big Fund Bills. Expenditure of some money on every ship the Navy has authority to build, except two, would be allowed under the bill, reported today—the last of the big annual appropriation measures. The ccmmittee said it was allowing altogether, including transfers from other funds, reappropriation and direct appropriation, $53,345,000 for increase and repair of the Navy. With this amount, it said, the Navy could do work on all its new ships exceps a transport and an cxperimental sub- marine. ‘These include nine cruisers, three sub- marines, an aircraft carrier, eight de- stroyers and four destrover leaders. For " (Continued on Pzge 2, Column 8.) BRIDE ADMITS SLAYING Kansas Husband Shot After Quar- rel Over Another Woman. WICHITA, Kans.. Pebruary 20 (#)— Police said Mrs. Faye Martin, 20, a bride of four months, had confessed she shot and killed her husband, Thomas R. M. Martin, 32, early yesterday after a quarrel foillowing her discovery of | Martin in a restaurant with another | woman. Mrs. Martin, the police said, con- | fessed she fired one shot with a revolver | as her husband was leaving their hotel with a suit case filled with his clothing. §1,788,666,009 PAID OUTBYR.F.C..AND 105 Loans Are Made to Railways, With B. & 0. Most Extensive Borrower. By the Associated Press. ‘The Reconstruction Finance Corpcra- tion has paid out $1,788,666,009 to bor- rowers and received repayments of $347,237,111. These totals were shown today in he ccrporation’s report detailing figures up to January 31. The loan author- izations amount to more than $2,000,- 008,000. The report for January contained a complete listing of the 105 lcans made to railroads since the corporation was formed, February 2, 1932. It shows $340,435,093 in loans authorized, $291,- 894,823 paid out, $264,740 canceled or withdrawn, $11,881,070 repaid and $48,275,530 still subject to withdrawal by the borrowers, The most extensive railroad borrower is the Baltimore & Ohio, which the cor- poraticn has agreed to lend $67,125,000. The road had received $39,126,244 up to January 31. Monthly Summary. ‘The monthly summary of the corpo- ration's activities gave the following cach advances: crop production, $64,204,503. Stock in home loan banks, $2,520,000. surance companies and other financial (Continued on Page 2, Column 6.) PARDONED PRISONER INVOLVED IN ROBBERY ‘When Incarcerated in Peni- tentiary Before. By the Associated Press. PHILADELPHIA, February 20— “Lew” Edwards. who made a fortune in prison and lost it outside, is back in a cell. Serving a “stretch” in the Eastern Penitentiary, he invented a radio ship model and made $25,000 from it. He was pardoned. On the ouiside again, he put his fortune in a bank. The bank failed The money was lost. There was a robbery at a coal office two days ago. Six hundred dollars was taken Police said Edwards was volved. thing worth $25,000. FIVE DIE IN AIR CRASH NORTH BAY, Ontario, February 20 (#)—Word reaching here today s five perscns were killed an an airplan; | accident yesterday near Wawaitin Falls 22 miles’ from Timmins. H. R. Clegg, pilot, and four passen- gers, two of them women, were the vic- tims, the report said. HOOVER MARINE Action Follows Opposition Adams and Maj. Gen By the Assoclated Press. President Hoover's recommendation for & cut from 15,343 to 13,600 in the enlisted strength of the Marine Corps was rejected flatly by the House Appro- priations Committee in considering the Navy appropriation bill. The decision was Teached after Secre- tary Adams testified he “should very much regret” the reduction, and Maj. Gen. Ben H. Fuller, commandant of the Corps, vigorously denounced the pro- posal. Saving Costly to Defense. “The total saving in the budget esti- mates by reason of reduction of the Marine Corps by 1743 men, namely $1,359,687, will be effected at a very se- Tious cost in terms of national defense,” Fuller sald. The committee reported to the House it was “not willing to recommend at this time that the Marine Corj be re- SLASH PLEA REJECTED BY HOUSE GROUP to Proposal by Secretary . Fuller, Commandant. duced below its present appropriated-for enlisted strength of 15, , and it has added to the bill, by way of a draft upon the clothing and small stores fund, the amount neccssary to avoid any re- duction.” Admiral William V. Pratt, chief of naval operations, was another who told the committee he would “hate to see the Marines go.” Number of New Cruisers. “We have put in a number of new 8-inch cruisers and we have not made any demands on Congress for addi- tional personnel,” Pratt said. “In fact, to keep the Arkansas going and work- ing in the Pacific, we have had to in- clude a Marine battalion on board do- ing the work of bluejackets. ® * * “We put them right into the turrets on the Arkansas and they fire the guns and do everything. A man is & man.” Fuller said “this appears to be no time for the reduction of the national defense.” 534181 REPAD Lent by Secretary of Agriculture for him. Loans to banks, trust companies, in- | “Lew” Edwards Made a Fortune | in- | Perhaps again he may invent some- | G- YEAR SENTENCE GIVEN ZANGARA A HE PLEADS GUILTY Gets 20-Year Term on Each| of Four Charges of At- tempted Murder. STILL AWAITS OUTCOME OF CERMAK’S INJURIES Assassin Says Judge Is Stingy, Should Have Given Him a Hundred. By the Associated Press. | MIAMI, Fla,, February 20.—Giuseppe | Zangara today was sentenced to 80 vears in prison for his attack, February 15, on President-elect Roosevelt, Miss Margaret Kruise of Newark, N. J.; Rus- sell Caldwell of Coconut Grove, Fla., and William Sinnott, New York police- man. He was sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to eacn of the four charges of attempted muracer, getting the maximum sentence in each case. Zangara may yet be tried for murder. His pleas did not cover the cases of Mayor Anton Cermak of Chicago and Mrs. Joe H. Gilt of Miami, who are fighting for their lives in a hospital here. Should they die, he will face murder charges. After the sentence was pronounced, Zangara said: “Judge, how much you give me?” Zangara held up his fingers—eight of them. ," said the judge. , judge, don't be stingy. Four times 20 is 80. Give me a hundred years.” He laughed as he was hastily led from the court by two deputies. Tells Judge of Shooting. He was taken back to the Dade Coun- ty Jail. Zangara Was sentenced after he had told Judge E. C. Collins of his attempt on the life of Mr. Roosevelt. ‘The most cheering news since they were shot came from the bedsides of both Mayor Cermak and Mrs. Gill. Dr. | Frederick Tice, Chicago heart specialist, | who arrived this morning and went im- mediately into consultation with the at- | tending physicians, said: “I believe we may look forward to the full recovery |of the mayor.” Mrs. Gill's husband | |said her recovery “is just as rapid as| | we could expect. Today's condition is very encouraging.” | Zangara went to the witness stand soon after court opened. He gave his age as 33 and said he had been in the United States 10 years next September. “I work in Jersey as brick layer until I began to feel bad,” Zangara stated. “My father live in Italy. I no re- member my mama. She died when I 2 year old” “Were you ever in jail before?” the !ud;{e asked. “No, no, never.” ‘When did you plan to kill the Presi- dent?” “I suffer all the time from my stom- ach. I no like the way capitalists take | all money. When I read in paper the | | President come here I decide to kill| “T decide to kill him and make him | suffer. I want to make it 50-50. Since | my stomach hurt, I get even with capi- talists by kill the President. My stom- ach hurt long time.” “Don’t you want to live?” the judge asked. Zangara shrugged his shoulders. “I no care. I seek all time. I just think maybe cops kill me if I kill Presi- dent. Somebody hit my arm when I try it.” “My stomach afire all time.” Attorney Raia, who speaks Italian, | assisted Zangara to clarify his state- | ments. “Did you know what you were doing | the night you shot at the President?” | Raia asked. | “Sure I know. I gonna kill President. | Had Roosevelt’s Picture. “I take picture the President in my pocket when I go to the park. I no want to shoot Cermak or anybody ex- cept Roosevelt. | _“I aimed at him. T shoot at him. | But somebody moved my arm. They fools. They should let me kil him.” “Have American people been kind to asked the judge. 0. ave they mistreated you?” Yes, everybody.” “Do you regret what you did?” Raia asked. “Sure, T sorry I no kill him. But he’s the judge—he do what he want to.” “I think that's enough,” Judge Col- | 1ins said. Called “Psychopathic” | Zangara’s attorneys asked for a com- | mission to examine his sanity last | week. The commission reported the | assassin as a “psychopathic personality” j and is a social misfit of the type “whose pet schemes and morbid emotions run in conflict with the established order of society.” Dr. T. Earl Mocre, one of the mem- bers of the Sanity Commission, de- clared that to call Zangara a sane man “should cause the so-called normal or sane people to be rather indignant.” He termed Zangara’s act “a product of very illogical reasoning. It points rather conclusively to an inherent in- ability to make a satisfactory social ad- justment in even this broad-minded county. Dr. Agos (the other member of the commission) and I agreed that this individual is not well fitted to take a place in the society of normal people.” Dr. Moore added, however, that Zan- gara “may be considered by some peo- ple to tell or distinguish right from wrong, which constitutes sanity in legal terms.” RESUME RELATIONS Mexico and Nicaragua Submit Min- isters’ Names. MEXICO CITY, February 20 (#).— Resumption of diplomatic relations be- tween Mexico and Nicaragua will be | effected today with the two govern- ments anncuncing nsmes of Ministers they will appoint, it was learned here last night. It was reported Nicaragua already | has submitted the name of her Minister to the Mexican government. | | parley. | concerns, all NEVER MIND, JACKIE DEAR, 1 KNOW I'LL ALWAYS BREAKING HOME TIES! ROOSEVELT LINKS DEBT AND RECOVERY Awaits Lindsay on Parley Plans—Sees Baruch, Woodin and House. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, February 20.—Presi- dent-elect Roosevelt was ready to talk business today with the British on war debts and world economy recovery. He ! insisted nmon coupling the two. Personally taking over the involved foreign situation, Mr. Roosevelt await- ed the-arrival of Sir Ronald Lindsay, the British Ambassador, upon his re- turn late today from Loncon. ‘With the harbor shrouded in fog and rain, the liner Majestic, bringing Sir Ronald, anchored today at Sandy Hook. It was believed the Majestic would stay at anchor until the weather showed some signs of clearing rather than risk pushing ahead through The Narrows. A vy round of Sunday confer- ences at the Roosevelt home indicated that imminent action was in prospect. The conferees all were authorities on economies and resembled a cast Mr. Roosevelt might select to represent this Government in the prospective world economic parley. Bernard M. Baruch, Prof. Raymond Moley and William H. Woodin, all of New York, and the veteran Col. Ed- ward M. House, authority on foreign affairs, were gathered about the Roose- velt table at one time or another yes- terday. Feeling Something Happened. ‘There is a feeling something new has happened in the very secret negotia- tions going on preparatory to the ar- rival of the British mission on war debts and economics. Some observers believe Great Bri- tain through Ambassador Lindsay asking an immediate world economic Most certainly, the President- elect is insisting upon very definite as- surances for monetary stabilizatidn and tariff reciprocity as his part of any deal on war debts relief. ‘The British are contending that it is futile for them to talk over the world economic problem individually with the United States inasmuch as it nations. Therefore, an early move for the general economic parley is believed in prospect. Meanwhile, the determined Mr. to deal separately with the European debtors who are asking relief. He is going to drive a bargain with each. Heads Would be Envoys. Because he is insistent upon taking over the debts subject personally, it is believed the European nations will send the heads of their governments here for the conversations. This would bring Ramsay MacDonald, the British prme minster, here for the debts par- ley which is still set tentatively for the first week in March. The unusual situation of a private citizen taking command of the inter- national affairs of a government pro- ceeds more definitely today with the Roosevelt-Lindsay conference. However, it is with the full encour- agement and co-operation of the out- going Hoover administration. Secre- tary Stimson, head -of the State De- partment, has placed himwlf abso- lutely at the command of Mr. Roose- velt. The invitation to Lindsay to stop by at the Roosevelt home here today before even returning to the Capital after his journey to London was ex- tended through Secretary Stimson. By this means the ancient Logan act forbidding a private citizen to deal with foreign governments on penalty of treason is circumvented. THOMAS W. GREGORY ILL Former Attorney General Under Wilson Suffering From Penumonia. NEW YORK, February 20 (#).— Thomas Watt Gregory, Attorney Gen- eral in President Wilson's cabinet, is ill of bronchial pneumonia and pleurisy at the Hotel Pennsylvania. His condi- tion today was reported as slightly im- proved. No telephone calls were put through to Gregory's rcom this morning. He is being attended by the hotel physician, whose secretary reported on the pa- tient’s condition. Gregory, who is 72 years old, came from his home at Houston, Tex., to con- fer with President-elect Roosevelt. The Radio Programs op Page A-11 conference took place at the Roosevelt tovn houre Saturdav snd at that time Gregory wes suffering from a cold. Legation’s Liquor Taken and Bottles Theft at Sea Discovered as 13 Cases Reach Baltimore. Angry attaches at the Rumanian le- gation today are verbally belaboring a group of unidentified persons who | helped themselves to some of the le- gation's choice liquor, carefully reseal- ing the bottles after filling them with water. The theft was discovered when a than consignment of 13 cases, 2 less had been Friday.. Baltimore to ‘Washington cases had been tampered with. Fur- ther investigation revealed that the cases contained 10 empty botties or bottles that had been emptied and re- filled with sea water. The matter was at once reported to the port authorities, who said it was apparent the cases had been rifled on the trip across the Atlantic. The affair might not be regarded so seriously by the legation staff were it not for the fact that this was the first shipment to be received by Minister Charles Davila in some time. As mat- ters now stand, it was pointed out, the legation’s supply of whisky, champagne and brandies is at low ebb and it may | be necessary to inaugurate a program | of short rations until a new supply can be brought over frem Rumania. HUSBAND 1S HELD IN WIFE: SHOOTING Lewis Oliver Alleged to Have Wounded Mate and Wil- mer Holbrook. | e By a Staff Correspondent of The Star. FAIRFAX, Va, February 20.—Al- legedly shot by her estranged husband, | Roosevelt is going ahead on his plan | Lewis Oliver, Mrs. Barbara Ritchie ‘Oli\'(‘l'. 26, daughter of A. C. Ritchie, | former judge of the Fairfex Juvenile Court, was in a serious condition at Georgetown Hospital today, while her | husband is lodged in the Fairfax Coun- |ty jail on a charge of assault with in- | tent to kill, | Wilmer Holbrook, 27, of Fairfax. also shot in the effray, is recovering in his | home here. Mrs. Oliver had part of her ear blown away end suffered severe in- | juries to the shoulder and arm from | the full charge of a 16-gauge shotgun. | She has been given a blood transfusion |and hospital authorities said today, that while her condition is =serious, there was some chance of her Tecovery. Playing Cards. The shooting occurred at about 11:30 o'clock last night, when young Oliver, the son of the late Walter Tansill Oliver, former State Senator, is claimed to have suddenly sppeared in the room | where his wife and Holbrook had been playing cards with Mrs. Oliver’s sister, (Continued on Page 2, Column 2.) Filled With Water| SENATE WILL VOTE ON RELIEF TODAY Aid for District Included in Both Proposals Under Consideration. ‘The Senate is scheduled to vote late today on the question of Nation-wide unemployment relief, with the decision the Costigan-La Follette , direct grants to aid the States in meeting the problem, and the Wagner substitute proj to en- large the borrowing f: ities of the States through, the Fi- nance Col . * The has an agreement to vote not laf than 4:30 o'clock, but the vote may come sooner if debate is concluded at an ite early hour. Under either plan of relief | again the District of Columbia would be in- cluded zlong with the States. The Wagner pr , which is likely to be voted on first, would increase from $300,000,000 to $600,000,000 the amount available to the Reconstruction Finance Corpcration for loans to the States and also would liberalize the conditions under which loans could be made for construction projects to create employment as well as for the relisf of needy persons. ‘The Costigan-La Follette bill author- izes a fund of $500,000,000, of which $200,000,000 would be apportioned among the States on the basis of pop- ulation. On this basis the District of Columbia would be entitled to $780, 57294. In order to provide an in- centive to local effort, it is pmfldedl that payments on the population basis in any one year could not exceed two- thirds of the amount to be made avail- able for relief from all sources within the State. The Wagner substitute con- tains provision to enable the District government to apply to the Reconstruc- tion Finance Corporation for loans, émdu the States are already permitted o do. use $15,000,000 throughout the country to assist the States in furnishing re- lief for transients. STRIKES THREATENED |AGAINST SALARY CUTS French Government and State Em- ployes Issue Warning in Proposed Reduction. By\the Associated Press. 1S, February 20.—State and gov- | ernment employes throughout France today defled the government end ex- | ecuted brief “warning” of strikes in public services in protest against pro- posed wage cuts. Last Thursday merchants closed thou- sands of stores throughout the country as a protest against higher taxes and an apparent reluctance by Parliament to economize. Even a number of res- taurants in Paris closed for a time. Street cars, busses and subways were halted for 10 minutes today, causing a traffic jam. Telephone service was in- terrupted for an hour and postmen de- layed distribution of the mails for an hour. Hundreds of thousands of em- ployes in public offices folded their arms or left their places of employment. School teachers announced a half-hour delay in the afternoon sessions. Police were massed at strategic points | and no disorder was reported. The “thin blue ranks” of the Union soldiers of the Civil War have become 5o thin that the Roosevelt Inaugural Committee has not been able to find a gingle Union veteran to appear in the inaugural parade. Col. E. M. Watson, chairman of the Parade Committee today, issued a pub- lic, appeal for help in his search for a ‘representative of the Unfon forces in the Civil War to appear in the rade. Several of thg aged veterans had |ing. INAUGURAL COMMITTEE V.;INLY 'SEEKS ‘BLUE’ VETERAN FOR PARADE |Several Who Had Agreed to Ride Have Dropped Out Owing to Illness—Many Confederates Entered. tentatively agreed to ride in the rade, but one by one they have dropped out on account of illness. The parade plans include two cars of members of the G. A. R. Auxiliary, and there will be several carloads of Confederate veterans. Any G. A. R. member who can resent the North in the parade can assured of a position in the parade by getting in touch with Dr. e C. Havenner at the Parade Committee headquarters in the Washington Build- Both plans carry authority to | BLAINE RESOLUTION SPEEDILY PASSED AFTER BRIEF, BUT BITTER DISCUSSION Rules Are Suspended to Has« ten Action—15 More Votes Cast for Measure Than Required Number. BILL IS INTRODUCED FOR STATE CONVENTIONS Machinery Proposed Would Follow General Lines of Law Governing Presidential Electors—Galleries Crowded With Many Seeking Admission. BY G. GOULD LINCOLN. An avalanche of wet votes in the House today carried to victory the Blaine resolution for the re= peal of the eighteenth amend= ment. The vote was 289 to 121, or 1§ more than the necessary two- thirds to adopt a constitutional amendment. With the action of the House today, the resolution proposing repeal of the eighteenth amend- ment passed its final congression= al stage. It now goes to the Sec~ retary of State, who in turn will notify the Governors of the States | The battle goes forthwith to the | States themselves, which must act for | ratification through constitutional con« vention. ‘Three-fourths of the States must raf the proposed amendment before nat stricken EE g < I i i E | g i ] £ § ks H 3 i hgg i 2 i i i in seeing that ventions are brought into existence witho:ft antx’z::uury delay fl::r the "] pose g action on repug the eighteenth amendment. The announcement of Speaker Garner and his declaration that the resolution had been adopted was a signal for a loud burst of cheers (Continued on Page 3, Column 1.) GLASS ADVOCATES ABOLITION OF R. F. C. | Federal Agency Is Denounced as | “Destruction Corporation” | by Virginian, | By the Associated Press. Abolition of the Reconstruction ‘{‘l_l‘mnscee Corporation bywu ldvt:ruted in e nate today Senal Gl Democrat, of Virginiz, who dmx:az |1t as a “destruction corporation.” | The Virginian, who is an offer to be Secretary of the Treas- ury in the Roosevelt cabinet, attacked the R. F. C. during debate on une employment relief. “I have cast my last vote for these | temporary expedients for so-called re= lief,” Glass said. tion corporation. It's been a destruce for all except those States that ON DISTRICT BEER BILL ubcommittee will ednesday to get the House “I would vote to abolish the R. F. O, at once. It hasn't been a reconstruce ok e e postponed th o merely st ‘dont expect to pay back.” ACTION WILL BE SOUGHT Encouraged by the wet victory in the House today, the District an Committee to report out the Black Pa- | bill to legalize the sale of 3.2 beer i District.