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NCE SUPPORTS RODSEVELTSPLAN [t = 2.2 art rooms, luggage and auto- New Peace Moves Recall How T. R. INAVY WILL PUSH F Assails “1918 Traitors” HITLER LAYS BLAME FOR GERMANY LOSING WORLD WAR. MOONALD LAUDS | *MOSEVLT LA Section of Press Reserves More Critical View, Doubts Aid. By the Associated Press. LONDON, May 17.—A monument ‘which the future will regard as a great landmark in the march of human prog- ress was the evaluation by Premier MacDonald of President Roosevelt's plea to_the nations of the world. He hailed it as such last night at a dinner of the Pilgrims’ Society, at the same time indicating no reserve in his estimate of the value of the President’s declarations. On the contrary, he gave ¥he impression that it was fully in ac- &ord with his own ideas. Mr. Roosevelt’s suggestions and the general situation in connection with the disarmament crisis will be considered by the cabinet today. Disappointing to Others. It was apparent, however, that the message was disappointing in some po- litical circles, where it was expected the President's pronouncements would contain some concrete undertaking of the American Government in the direc- tion of definite action to prevent Euro- pean conflicts. ‘These critics had the help of a sec- tion of the press, which voiced disap- pointment at the President’s “noncom- mital attitude.” “America has boldly and openly cut | her_moorings and has launched herself | in full sail, with courage and with fine determination. into new waters,” Mac- Donald said at the dinner. “Henceforth America by her own declaration is to be indifferent to noth- ing that concerns the peace of the world.” He hurled a challenge at critics in Great Britain by declaring that he and his cabinet colleagues intended to adopt all means at their disposal to further conciliation in Europe. Without mentioning him by name, the premier warned Chancellor Hitler of Germany against any threat to Euro- an peace in his speech before the ichstag today. Some of the complainants against the Roosevelt declaration seemed to hold that the President went no further than the Kellogg past and that it was unlikely to prove more effective than the latter has been in checking arma- ments. One suggestion was that he had not committed himself because he had not yet sufficiently sounded out Congress. Called Stirring Appeal. The Daily Times denoted the mes- sage as the “most stirring appeal to nations of the world yet heard for con- certed action in political and economic spheres.” The paper noted as a highly impor- tant point of the massage that it “re- states the readiness of the United; States to take part in a consultative pact” in defense of any victim of ag- gression. The Daily Telegraph, on the other hand, expressed disappointment at the President’s “noncommittal attitude” It did not see the expression as an ad- hesion to the consultative pact. The Morning Post said that “when the President has gone further into his proposals he will discover they are less Ppracticable than appear at first blush.” Aside from these criticisms, the com- ments were appreciative and lauda- tory and called upon Chancellor Hitler to take note of the President’s appeal in his Reichstag speech. Definition Held Aim. ‘The Manchester Guardian, comment- ing on the proposition that nations agree not to send armed forces across their frontiers, said this “is an attempt to define in simple terms the nature of “aggression.’ " “Why should President Roosevelt have included it?” continued the news- paper. “He does not mention the ques- tion of a consultative pact, but we know already he is considering how far the “United States can participate in one, gathered at Kiel, Chancellor Adol traitors” whom he charged with by strikes. The Nazi leader ¥ throng. HITLER INDORSES ROOSEVELT PLAN German Chancellor Willing to Co-operate in Arms Reduction. (Continued From First Page.) national government to prevent such unpeaceful development by its sincere and active co-operation.” Explains Revolution. The chancellor explained the Na- tional Socialist revolution as contem- | overthrow; second, leading millions of unemployed back to productive labor, and third, re-establishing the stable au- thority of government. These purposes, he said, in nowise contravened the interests of the rest of the world. “If at this moment I speak con- sciously as a Nationalist Socialist,” he continued, “I should like thereby in behalf of the national government and of the entire national resurgence to bear testimony that especially we and this young Germany are animated by the deepest understanding for similar feelings and attitudes, as well as the Jjustified claims to life, by other peoples. Attacks Versailles Treaty. “This generation suffered too much | from the insanity of our time to intend | to visit the same upon others.” The chancellor asserted the “Ver- sailles treaty was no solution; never- theless no German government will of its accord bring about a break of the arrangement which cannot be removed without being supplanted by a bet- ter one. “The worst effect of the Versailles division into victors and vanquished is the forced defenselessness of one part of the nations as compared with the exaggerated armaments of others.” “Germany demands disarmament by other nations,” he continued, “because and we infer he is now in the intention of providing a consultative body with the means of answering the first ques- !Im'b which it would have o consider— whd is the aggressor?” Roosevelt’s plan was considered by the cabinet today and quick action on it was expected. As King George was the recipient of the message, the British reply will go direct from Buckingham Palace to the White House. MacDon- ald was expected to make a statement before the House of Commons today in- dicating Britain's support of the Amer- ican proposals. U.s. STATEM.ENT GIVEN PROMINENCE IN SPAI By the Associated Press MADRID, May 17.—President Roase- velt’s world statement was prominently published in morning newspapers today. El Debate, referring to the forthcom- ing World Economic Conference in London, said: “The crux of the ques- tion is the inferiority in which the treaty of Versailles placed Germany and the rest of the defeated countries, which is unbearable to Germany.” El Sol declared, “Spain must be cau- tious in the face of the Economic Con- ference lest she suffer the consequences as & weaker country.” The Journal A. B. C. asserted: “Roosevelt’s proposed pact would be | unnecessary if the Kellogg-Briand pact | ‘were enforced. “We assume the United States will not be excluded from the pact, where- fore they will not send troops to Nica- ragua, Fanama and elsewhere. “The statement does not declare | whether England or Japan will be al- lowed to send forces to their colonies. “We fear the pact will be of as little avail as former pacts, since it is seen is peace only as long as war is ot waged.” ~ SPECIAL NOTICES. OT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY BILLS IN- curred by any one other than mysell. C.! HERBERT MARSHALL. JR., 2712 F st; n.w. 1 CHEVROLET COACH. 1920 Int, serial PO 2AC4791, motor No. 75447. 1 Ch | 0! Coach, 1928, 01 serial . | 12Vi36309, motor N ¢ public_auction May West Garage Co.. T FOR _RI SUITABLE | PARTIES banquets, weddings etinus. 10c up per day each: new chairs §o invalid rolling chairs for rent or sale. 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Offering a recapitulation of the arms Germany has destroyed, and asserting that the nation now is disarmed, the chancellor declared: “It is untrue that the storm troopers of the Nazi party stand in any relation to the Reichswehr and that they con- stitute militarily trained units or army reserves. “The storm troops started without any aid or financial support by the state, the Reich or the Reichswehr, and with- out any military training and equipment, merely for party purposes and needs. “Their purpose was and is solely the removal of the Communist danger. Their organization is purely for propaganda purposes. “The steel helmet (an organization of war veterans) arose from the memory of common experiences in the trenches for the purpose of fostering the tradi- tion of comradeship and also to protect Germany from Communism. “The danger of Communism other na- tions cannot measure. If the statesmen at Geneva claim that these are military units they might as well include also fire departments, turnvereins, rowing | clubs and sports organizations.” Large Crowds Gather. ‘The Reichstag, convening in the Kroll House because its own building was damaged by fire a few months ago, had awaited in most tense expectation for the chancellor's presentation of Germany's case before the world. This expectation was shared by thou- sands lining the adjacent square. Former Chancellor Heinrich Bruen- ing, who headed the nation when Hitler was struggling up toward power, was conspicuous in the capacity house. The diplomatic boxes were filled. The absence of the cheering storm troop phalanxes, present for important Nazi and government cere- monies, was especially noteworthy. ‘The chancellor, beginning in an even voice, afterward warmed to his subject, especially when he claimed for the new young Germany rights and privileges the same as any other nation. ‘There were roars of applause when he scathingly detailed his account of the injuries inflicted on Germany by the victors in the war, saying that these facts could not be compensated for by sanctimonious phrases. Says Germany Has Disarmed. “Germany has disarmed,” the chan- cellor declared. “Our army consists of 100,000 men. The strength and quality of the police are internationally regu- ted lated. “Assistant police established during our revolution have an exclusively polit- ical character. After the victory in the revolution this police organization al- ready is being demobilized and will completely dissolved before the end of the year. 5 “Germany now has the moral right to demand that other nations also fulfill the obligations of the Versailles treaty. f WILL NOT FOR debts, other than those contracted by my- self.” Richard Samuel Grifitn, 336 14th n.e. WANT TO HAUL FULL OR PART LOAD TO or from New York. Rlcphvllnond. ‘Boston, Pitts- B oand " all : FaolAL B LONG-DISTAI Eastern points. G- G BETWEEN vidson's Transfer & E':rlmlneeolnflflfii';r' st n.w. NA. 0960 & YOUR ROOF SAFE? Before Summer storms arrive let us call, e what is needed, what the cost will be. ‘This_service is free. Just call us ROGFING " 933 V Bt. N.W. ) OOLPANY North o 3 The equality promised last November was not realized.” Assumes Defensive. Assuming the defensive, the chan- cellor asked: “What concrete safeguards does France demand beyond the international obli- ga assumed? What safe- ures continued: “Even Germany is at any time IQWWONWM of an in- EFORE 30,000 uniformed Nazi “storm troopers” from Northern Germany | portion as other States actually disarm. plating: First, preventing a Communist | |plan he recently proposed, the chan- | possible. be attitude requesting a similar expression It Hitler on May 7 condemned the “1918 having lost the World War for Germany shown here as he addressed thepgug: 0to. ternational nature, provided other na- tions also are ready. “Germany would dissolve her entire military establishment and destroy what little armaments are left if neighboring countries did likewise. Contrariwise, Germany must insist at least upon equality. Solution in English Plan. “The German government sees in the English plan (for disarmamert pre- sented at Geneva) a possible starting point for solution of this question, but it must demand that no destruction of the existing defense system be imposed without conceding at least qualitative equality. “It must further demand that trans- formation of the present system, which was not desired by but was forced upon | Germany, shall proceed apace in pro- “Germany is ready to regard a five- | year transitional period as adequate for | re-establishing her national security, in the expectation that at the end of this| time Germany will really be on equal | footing with others. “Germany is further ready to re- nounce instruments of aggression if dur- | ing that time other nations likewise de- stroy theirs.” Backs Mussolini Plan. After complimenting Premier Musso- | lini for the four-power “peace club” cellor turned to Mr. Roosevelt, “The American President’s proposal places Germany under warm obliga- tions,” he said. “Germany is ready without reserve to agree to this method of relieving the international crisis, for it, too, is of the opinion that without solution of the disarmament question no lasting economic reconstruction is “It is ready unselfishly to participate in this work of putting in order theppo- llflc’udl and economic conditions of the world.” The fears of France and Poland of invasion could be justified only if Ger- many had modern weapons of E sion, but it is precisely these that she ]lckTsi'x Chfluum’ Hitler sald. “The only nation having the right to fear invasion is Germany, hi‘ con- tinued. “Germany is ready at all times to renounce weapons of aggression pre- gg:d the rest of the world does like- “Germany is ready to join every solemn non-aggression pact, for Ger- many is not thinking of aggression, but of security.” Hopes for Peace. “Germany would see in the realiza- tion of the high-minded proposal of the American President, by which the mighty United States are to be injected into Europe as guarantors of peace, a great tranquilization for all who sin- cerely favor peace. “We have no more earnest wish than contributing toward healing the wounds of the war and of the Versailles treaty. Germany desires to proceed along no other path than that recognized as justified by the treaties themselves. “Every military act in Europe, even in the event of complete success, would, | If measured by its sacrifices, siand in | no relation to possible final gain.” Chancellor Defiant. Chancellor Hitler now grew defiant. | “Under no circumstances,” he said, | “will the German government and the German people let themselves be com- pelled to sign anything that would mean continuation of Germany’s disqualifica- tion. No attempt to threaten can make any impression. “It is thinkable that, contrary to all law and morals, Germany should be violated, but it is unthinkable and out of the question that such an act by our signature could obtain legal sanction. “Every attempt to impose upon Ger- many by majority vote, contrary to the clear meaning of the treaties could only be dictated by the intention to remove us from the conferences. “The German people today have character enough in such cases not to| insist upon forcing their co-operaiion mn &tmher li‘y.“m'ib?uc they would W only possible consequences, though with a heavy heart. As a peo- g}amflz}omlmlehlaed, it would be c1 continue el to the League of Nations. = “Germany sees the crisis of our time. For years Germany has warned of the methods which must lead to this politi- cal and economic result. If these methods continue, the result cannot be do‘nlbtecc}." o e closed speech with an T- tion that 224,900 Germans have ‘::n- mitted suicide from despair since the Treaty of Versailles was signed. ROME IS UNCERTAIN ABOUT U. S. APPEAL Italians Trying to Decide Whether Message Demands Reply or Similar Expression. By the Associated Press. ROME, May 17.—Official circles were uncertain today whether President Roosevelt’s message was a definite pro- posal and therefore demanded a for- mal answer accepting or rejecting it, or whether it was the expression of an from Italy. ‘The official text had not yet been re- ceived, it was said, and the government | was reserving an answer until it exam- ined the message in detail. A statement published abroad that Italy had accepted unconditionally was declared to be utterly untrue. ‘While the general reaction here was most favorable, the government desires to study the various points individually and a reply cannot be expected until after the meeting Saturday night of the Pascist Grand Council The belief was expressed in in- formed quarters that the message would have a softening influence on Chaucel- lor Hitler's speech before Relchstag this afternoon. the German | He BUILDING PROGRAN $100,000,000 to Be Spent by Roosevelt Until Treaties Are Changed. By the Associated Press. The naval building program ad- vanced as & means of increasing em- ployment probably will be started and carried on until such a time as new treaty agreements may be reached. This was indicated today when it/ was disclosed that the administration's public works-iridustrial control bill con- tains . provision for a maximum of $100,000,000 for naval construction. The Navy champions in Congress, who contend the United States fleet will not be brought up to existing treaty limits even with a three-year building program, were quick to note that Pres- ident Roosevelt’s call for world dis- armament did not mention navies or ships. Chairman Vinson of the House Naval Committee said he expected the ad- ministration to go ahead with its ship construction plans and if an agree- ment were reached at the Geneva Con- ference to reduce the size of fleets even more, the construction could be halted. The building program under discus- sion involves-expenditure of $200,000,000 over a three-year period. Big Navy men pointed out this program did not in- clude the 10,000-ton 8-inch gun cruisers generally regarded as offensive weapons. The ships, to be built as soon as pos- stble, would include 16 destroyers of 1,500 tons, four of 1,850 tons, four sub- marines of 1,150 tons, four 6-inch gun cruisers of 10,000 tons, two aircraft car- riers of 20,000 tons and two gunboats of 2,000 tons. Navy champions pointed out Mr. Roosevelt asked specifically in his dis- armament message that no nation “in- crease its existing armaments over and above the limitations of treaty obliga- tions.” Vinson said the United States, before December 31, 1936, when the London treaty expires, can build without violat- ing treaty limits a total of 137 ships, made up of three aircraft carriers, nine cruisers, 89 destroyers and 36 subma- rines. MEXICO EMBRACES PLAN OF ROOSEVELT Resolved to Be Better Neighbor and Close Differences With Other Nations, Says Reply. By the Associated Press. MEXICO CITY, May 17.—President Rodriguez of Mexico sent a reply last| night to President Roosevelt’s message declaring “Mexico is resolved to be a better neighbor and close the differences with other nations.” “To assure success of better relations, particularly relating to the forthcoming Pan-American Conference, Mexico is resolved to be a better neighbor and close the differences with other nations, which never affected the friendships cf our_people, but has led to discord. “Inspired by the friendly spirit ard co-operation s by you, Mexico expects to resume diplomatic relations with brother nations which now are suspended, and to follow if possible a policy of neighborliness. “Mexico, & nation that has never been aggressive, wants to give new proof of adhesion to you and to the splendid people of the United States, with hope for peace and international prosperity.” Rodriguez made no direct mention of Roosevelt's new policy toward Latin America in so far as it concerns inter- vention, but promised complete Mexican support and co-operation in realizing the aims expressed by Mr. Roosevelt. It was belleved Rodriguez’s reference to resuming diplomatic relations meant that Mexico is negotiating for resump- tion of relations with Peru and Vene- zuela, both unrecognized by Mexico for some time. Mexico recently resumed re- lations with Nicaragua. It does not rec- ognize Russia. INUTE YSTERY Can You. Solueylft?ao Dr. Fordney is professor of criminol- at s famous university. His advice the_poiice of many icularly Try your wits on it ONE M] Orery e peccasary to its salution B ¥ cerary in ch story itself—and there is UBI; Murder at Coney Island. BY H. A. RIPLEY. one answer. How good a detective are you? NSPECTOR KELLEY and Prof. Fordney were seated in the for- mer’s office when Policeman Fan- ning and his charge entered. After Fanning’s hurried explanation, Jas- per told his story: “I'm ticket taker on & merry-go- round at Coney Island. This bein’ Sat- urday, we had a big crowd. The ride was ‘when please,” this woman sittin’ Stopped 1905 War| [ROCFFIT PLAN) ASTONISHES TOKID PresidentRoosevelt’sNon- Aggression Pact Likened to Early Ones. By the Associated Press. President Roosevelt’s appeal to’ the nations to enter “l:w a general non- armed locemtqnndm: e disarmament 1d¢ it un reminiscent President yoo-vnwl appeal u:‘ t‘h: m and apanese governmen stop their ruthless war in Manchuria. Without any authority whatever as sin s the warring Siments to declare an armistice and the world. 15| today declared that in the Premfer Déiadier Wishes|Action of Addressing Emperor Arms Cut Proposal Success. By the Assoctated Press. PARIS, May 17.—Premier Daladier dent of the United States, for which we arden success.” He | It jmpressed the combatants. They |n agreed and made peace at a conference in_Portsmouth, N. H. against threats of leading Euro] powers to a] force against Castro of Venezuela because of con- troversies over disputed claims. terceded and brought the disputants to an understanding _which probably spared the Monroe Doctrine a test at arms and sent the controversy to The Hague for settlement. PRESIDENT HOPEFUL; HEARS HITLER PLEA AND RUSHES PLANS (Continued From First Page.) country by other nations would lead Germany to quit the League of Nations. In this connection it was recalled that Japan has already cut loose from the e, because of its stand against her military activities in China. Officials here, however, felt encour- aged I the belief that the conciliatory attitude expressed by Hitler toward the British arms plan and the Presi- dent’s appeal would prevent the matter from reaching a critical E Meanwhile, & wing heap of mes- sages, among telegrams from Nicholas® Murray Butler and John W. Davis, testified that the President's appeal to the world for peace had stirred an immediate and warm re- sponse over the country. Butler Halls Stand. Butler, Republican and president of Columbia University, said “This is the moral and intellectual leadership !a‘ which American intelligence and American character have so long been waiting. ¢ “I congratulate you upon the form, temper and timeliness of your mes- | sage to the powers,” Davis, former | Democratic presidential nominee, said. “It stirred the proper note.” Unquestionably Mr. Roosevelt found satisfaction also in the European re- action to his bold bid for world-wide effort toward a cessation of war prep- arations. Prime Minister MacDonald of Great Britain was one of the first to respond with a statement of whole-hearted in- dorsement. m?m by &me other nations were signaling a reply. Once an understanding has been reached on his proposal to abolish weap- ons of offense, Mr. Roosevelt is count- ing upon a strict observance of treaty limitations until a new and more far- | reaching reduction of armaments can be worked out. Meanwhile, he will center the force of & united Nation behind his demand for & “solemn and definite pact of mon- aggression.” ‘This he hopes to achieve at once through the Geneva conference, and & statement by Norman H. Davis, Amer- ican Ambassador at Large in Europe, is expected by tomorrow at Geneva. Observers here looked today for a re- action from the Far East, where Japan is now engaged in invasion of Man- churia. Within a week Mr. Roosevelt will be in consultation with a special envoy from Japan, who reaches Amer- ican shores today. w-T..fmm:u == a‘u‘i"’: llawln’(‘ o sen ol message to the President: “Chinese in America desire to com- mend you for your humanitarian pro- posal to bring peace to the world. We | are ing your proposal will bring ty to our mother country an the withdrawal of the Japanese in- vaders. We sincerely hope that your plan will be fulfilled.” For his part, the President considers that his proposal for non-aggressi forbids the use of United States Ma- BM to Russia Noticed. All in all, a surprised world, in hur- riedly calculating the Rosevelt declara. tion of yesterday, was reaching the defl xm:n cg:ghumn that ml?éy country had eml on & new policy encompass- ing fruter participation in interna- tional affairs. significance was attached both here and abroad to the fact Mr. Roosevelt included Soviet Russia n'nons nations to which he dispa peace message. It was stated at the White House that this was done because Russia is a mem- f both the World Economic and Arms Confe EF of t moved forward rapidly lans for the economic b 537 gel i i | with Europe as “opening 1| enthusiastic.” » | member of the Wickersham . | message will do more to produce world the coun to |and file of the citizenry. n payment. Alert to the arms situation especially, ces. “Once again the United States and Prance are in accord to undertake ef- fective action. A e peace, e ppearance of justified fears of which Mr. Roosevelt speaks in such moving terms.” ‘The Premier met Norman H. Davis, the American Ambassador at large, and | the two sat down with the text of speech before them the American position in regard to security would be defined by him short- ly at Geneva, in e mecue.'t will lain ‘more erms, oomp!:gemlng the Roosevelt statement, how far the United States is willing uu;“gofitm.mvuugomchmm Cabinet, members withheld comment, but the message was accorded & recgenm by members of the Chamber of Deputies. The independent, Excelsior, remarked leads America “morally, operation in the organization of peace.” Le Journal found the announcement that America would associate hersell in measures against violence a most interesting paragraph which “would gain by being clearer.” The Leftist, Petit Journal, while re- gretting nothing was said on the sub- Ject of war debts, considered an affirm- ation of an intention to co-operate perspectives.” “Pertinax,” L'Echo de Paris writer, was altogether critical. “What jars most in the message,” he wrote, “is the United States of America, inter- vening in a New England puritanical tone to change the existing military balance, offers to tafke no responsibility.” ASSASSINATION PLOTS LAID TO “PATRIOTISM” Japanese Naval and Military Off- cers and Civilians Aimed at Financial Tyranny. By the Associated Press. TOKIO, May 17—Fanaticism and a distorted sense of patriotism, intermin- gled with blackmail and double cross- ing, were revealed in the results pub- lished today of preliminary examina- tion of prisoners held in connection with plots to assassinate Premier Ma- koto Saito mgfl Couml Makino, lord keeper of the vy seal. lpe'hm plots were connected with the ontrages of May 15, 1932, when & band of young army and navy cadets as- sassinated Premier Tsuyoshi Inoukai, bombed five public buiidings, including the metropolitan police station,and at- tempted to destroy transformer sta- tions through which Tokio receives its electricity. ‘Ten naval subalterns and 11 military cadets were indicted on & charge of mutiny, and 20 civilians on charges of murder or attempted murder. They all pleaded that they believed drastic means were necessary to -purge political parties of corruption, to elim- inate the tyranny of financial concerns and the exploitation of the masses by the privileged classes, and to remove false councillors around the throre. Plan Garden Pilgrimage. BALLSTON, Va., May 17 (Special).— Members of Mount Olivet Methodist Protestant Church wmurh&::‘: mm tomorrow, st rom gm‘:&e 1:30 o'clock and terminating with a garden tea party at the home of Mrs. L. R. Fitzgerald in Leeway. the State Department today continued economic _discussion with diplomatic representatives of various nations. Dr. J. F. De Assis Brasil, delegate from Brazil to President Roosevelt’s economic | conversations, arrived from New York to be greeted at the train by White House officials. The envoy, who brings with him & heavy consignment of economic prob- lems to be worked out between his country and the United States, will be President Roosevelt’s guest at lunch to- MOITOW. No date has been fixed for beginning technical discussions, which will include searching for means to increase the value of coffee, Brazil being the world’s leading coffee” producer; a reciprocal trade agreement, and world monetary reform. the messages praising the Directly Is Declared “Unprecedented.” By the Associated Press. TOKIO, May 17.—Astonishment at the method as well as the text of the President Roosevelt's appeal marked Japan's first reactions. This at semblance of addressing his directly to the Empetor, instead of to. the Yore office, was declared unp:;edmwd.m This created difficulty in problems :l rl:fl;eedure which probably will delay ly. foreign office is unable in any- mwmtmwmr,memy- dent of the United States communi- cated directly to the Emperor of Japan,” declared a spokesman, adding that the involved difficulties, be- cause “the Wit foreign nations on political matters.” In uarters, however, it was indicated Mr. Roosevelt's non- 1d mobile sections. mq‘.’m a safe de- pository for 43 years at 1140 Fifteenth St. REDUCED BRIEF PRICES B‘YRON §. ADAMS o Never Diaggpoimt One Cent Sale At Gibson’s All This Week Many Outstanding Values Gibson Co. 917 G St. N.W. MESSAGE HELD HISTORIC | Sweden' Sees Forward Step in| Roosevelt's Stand. 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