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THE EVENING BTAR, WASHINGTON, D. 'C.. WEDNESDAY MARCH 6, 1935. e A3 Bavaria, October 31, 1848, and came ber of sacred musical compositjons. to America at an early age with his \ln 1830 Pope Pius XI confersed ‘on parents, who settled in Sandusky. him the medal “Pro Ecclesia et’ Pop- Prof. Bonn is the lumor of a num- \lmc" for his work in sacred music. ARNY CONVERGES illiams Before Senate Group) ON GREEK REBELS| Insurgents Take Stand in Salonika in Retreat Before Attack. (Copyright, 1935, by the Associated Press.) ATHENS, March 6.—Three loyal divisions of the Greek Army, advanc- ing from three separate directions, drove forward today in an effort to “liquidate” the rebel forces fighting in Salonika with their backs to the Aegean Sea. Exultant over their success in last night's battle in blasting the rebels from the town of Seres, 45 miles northeast of Salonika, the govern- -nent forces were eager in renewing their offensive. Gen. George Kondylis, minister of war, commanding the loyal troops, chafed at bitter weather conditions which temporarily held his massed military strength in check. Frontiers Guarded. ‘With decisive developments expected momentarily, Turkey and Bulgaria were uneasily guarding their frontiers. | ‘The tension caused by the massing of 80,000 Turkish troops on the ‘Turko-Greek and Turko-Bulgarian boundaries was temporarily relieved as the Turkish government informed Greece through its Minister at An- kara that it hoped the revolt would soon be quelled. The Turkish com- munication condemned the insurgents strongly. Premier Tsaldaris voiced the gov- ernment’s optimism in a statement | saying: “From today the movement takes & decisive turn. I can say categori- cally that victory x; absolutely as- sured.” Rebels Hit by Weather. While Gen. Kondylis reported the morale of his forces to be high, he said the Wintry conditions prevailing in the battle area were causing the rebels acute suffering and interfering with the transport of their supplies. The battle at Seres, which routed the rebels’ hopes for success, was fought in a torrential downpour which transformed the scene of the conflict into a sea of mud. Casualties were ascertained. While the opposing forces poured forth their blood in fratricidal strife the civil war produced repercussions in many sections of Europe and Asia. Although there was no official ex- planation of the Turkish troop con- centration—which it was learned has been in progress for a month—unoffi- cial circles in Ankara suggested it may have been prompted by advance information that the Greek revolt was_intended. Word of Turkey's action brought expressions of grave concern from the Bulgarian government. “If such measures are being taken,” Kosta Batoloff, the Bulgarian foreign minister. said in Sofia, “I hope they are not directed at Bulgaria.” Precautions Taken. While confirming reports that Bul- garia has strengthened its garrisons along the Greek boundary, Batoloff emphasized that the action was merely precautionary to prevent Greek com- batants from crossing the border. Francois Pietri, the French minister of the navy, was reported in dispatches from Paris to have ordered the de- stroyer Verdun to Piraeus, port of Athens, to protect French property. Two French cruisers also were said to be ready to speed to other Greek sea- ports. Great Britain ordered the battleship Royal Sovereign from Malta to Pharle- ron Bay to safeguard British interests. The Yugoslav government, informa- tion from Belgrade said, has acceded to a request of Greek authorities to hold Gen. Nicholas Plastiras, veteran Greek revolutionary leader, if he should attempt to cross into France via the Yugoslav frontier. Former Premier Eleutherios Con- stantine Venizelos. whom the Greek government has branded as the “mad” leader of the revolution, was reported to be ready to flee from Crete and seek not immediately haven in Alexandria, Egypt. ‘The Egyptian governmenf was re- quested by the Greek minister at Alexandria to disarm the insurgents in case they should seek to land there. Arrest by Calling Card. PHILADELPHIA (P).—Arrested three times within a short period on fraud charges, a man who gives his hame as Howard C. Franklin told De- tective Sergt. Jacob Gomborrow: “Next time you want me, just leave your card if I'm not at home and I'll come in.” Sergt. Gomborrow left his card and later found Franklin waiting for him at police headquarters. Mag- istrate Roberts held the obliging pris- oner in $1,000 bail for San Francisco authorities on a bad check charge. SPECIAL NOTICES. 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C ) Cfl lete fune as_low 'vl’ mp] chapels. seven| ears. hearses nam"fifl"""mq-m undertakers and sssistan! : A Changing World Venizelos, Leading Greek Uprising, Is Vet- eran of Revolutions. BY CONSTANTINE BROWN. LEUTHERIOS VENIZELOS, the leader of the Greek uprising, has crammed into his 71 years of existence more revolutions than the combined generals and “politicos” in the Central Amer- ican states. At the age of 25 he led his Cretans in a revolution agawnst the Turks, who then occupied the icland. He was suc- cessful and by the combined efforts of the European powers obtained a large autonomy for his native Crete. Later he did not like the face and the manners of Prince George of Greece, who was appointed high com- missioner by the powers and led the Cretans against that princeling. He got him out. Ever since he has been the stormy petrel of Europe—when he did not happen io be in office. * kK ok x Venizelos does not believe in blood- less revolutions. Every time he causes trouble there is plenty of bloodshed; politicians and generals who have the misfortune to -oppose him lose their heads; he was genuinely sorry when Greece's former allies, the British and the French, prevented him from plac- ing former King Constantine before a firing squad. Venizelos is a convinced republican and he has instigated the present revo- lution because the monarchist move- ment was gaining ground in Greece. Despite his age and despite the dis- asters which have befallen the coun- try because of his personal impulsive policies, ihis inveterate revolutionist still has a tremendous following in the province. The Tsaldaris govern- ment might succeed in crushinz the rebellion, but it will certainly think twice nefore it decides to offer the Greek throne either to the former King | George or what was more likely a few weeks ago, to the Duke of Kent. B The people in Greece are not genu- inely monarchistic or republican; they are Just against any form of govern- ment which has been in power a certain length of time. The army, especially the Athens Garrison, is generally monarchistic. The navy is republican. During the 1923 revolution, when King Constantine, after the disasters in Asia Minor, was kicked out of Greece, the cruiser Averoff was an- chored at Constantinople. Its cap- tain happened to be a monarchist; the officers sympathized with the republicans. When the news of a rebellion in Athens reached the flag- ship of the Greek Navy, the executive officer of the Averoff informed the captain he was wanted by the Greek minister in Constantinople. When the captain set off for shore, the Averoff pulled out to join the revo- lutionary move, leaving the poor cap- tain in the barge watching his de- parting cruise. He chased her for a few hundred yards, but soon gave up the chase, crushed by the derisive laughter of the crew. oy The increase in the British na- tional defense estimates by about 10 per cent over last year's budget caused no flurry in Washington. As a matter of fact, this increase is considered quite modest in the light of what the other countries are doing. It is be- lieved that it will be further increased in the course of the year by what the British call “supplementary esti- mates.” The only surprise is that Ramsay MacDonald, the pacifist premier of Britain, still remains in office. He has fought all his life agamst big armies and big navies, and during the ‘Woerld War preferred to be called a traitor than yield to his pacifist prin- es. ciples. But, say his former followers, Mac has mellowed with age, and in order to maintain himself in power, he is will- ing to compromise on his dearest prin- ciples. Under normal circumstances, MacDonald would have rather re- signed his office than accepted this increase in national defense estimates. But, King George is celebrating this year his silver jubilee as King-Em- peror and MacDonald wants to preside at this functifn. * ok ok * The British home office—the de- partment of interior—is spending large sums for the construction of bomb- proof shelters at all strategic points along the coast of Britain from the Firth of Tay, in the north, to Corn- wall, in the southwest. The British air force will stage an air raid to test the resistance of these dugouts in the course of this month. If the shelters are really bombproof many others will be built inland; the British are taking no chances. * Xk ok ok Some American ambassadors are criticizing severely their staff for any interest they may have outside the daily routine work. A few months ago one of the most brilliant counselors stationed in the Near East was sent for by his am- Dol Temk-Teno To f afourJoB ! bassador who admonished him: “I understand Mr. X, that you are inter- GE | ested in archeology. I want to warn you against it.” “But, Mr. Ambassa- dor,” replied the counselor, “I think .. He was not allowed to finish the sentence. The ambassador interrupted him: “That is exactly it. Don't think, just do your work.” o WOMAN OF 105 DUNKS Appetite Is Ravenous, Explains Granddaughter of Chicagoan. CHICAGO, March 6 (#).—Take it from Mrs. Esther Beers, it's O. K. to dunk. “To look at her small frail body you would expect her to eat like a bird,” said her granddaughter, Mrs. William R. White, when Mrs. Beers celebrated her 105th birthday anniversary yester- day. “But,” she added, “her appetite is ravenous—and she dunks. Longevity just runs in the family, 3 teen Mrs, Beers said. Her three children are 78, 74 and 72. h T0 WHITE PAPER Berlin Admits Hitler’s Cold Was More Diplomatic Than Real. By the Associated Press. BERLIN, March' 6.—German offi- cials admitted today that the British White Book on German armaments, rather than the throat trouble of Reichsfuechrer Adolf Hitler, was the guiding influence behind Berlin’s post- ponement of Sit John Simon'’s visit. There was little effort today to con- ceal the fact that der Fuehrer’s cold is more diplomatic than real. Sir John, British foreign secretary, was to have come to Berlin tomorrow to discuss European problems with Hitler. “Blow for Blow.” “It was blow for blow,” one official of the Wilhelmstrasse said. “The White Book was a blow for us and we replied with another blow.” The foreign office said the negotia- tions growing out of the Anglo- French talks in London are definitely off “and it is impossible to foresee when they will recommence.” The White Paper, officials said, | “made it quite evident that Simon- Hitler talks would be difficult and un- pleasant, and the leader needed to be in lp-top shape before undertaking them. The tone of the whole under- taking has changed since Germany welcomed the Anglo-French accord with the great hope of realizing some- thing definite.” Indisposition “Slight.” Hitler was working as usual today and was not confined to his apart- ments. The propaganda ministry said “his indisposition is very slight.” The German press published long extracts from the British White Paper and reports that Simon was under fire in Parliament. ‘The British Embassy, it was learned, had been requested by London to de- | termine whether Hitler's indisposition | was the actual reason for canceling | the invitation to Sir John, or whether, | as some sources professed to believe, the action was inspired by indignation over the contents of a British white paper terming German rearmament a menace to European peace. NEW DATE IS SOUGHT. This lSIMflN SNUB LAD [ALL MINDRCODE Sir John Reveals Talks With Berlin | Renewed. By the Associated Press. LONDON, March 6—Sir John Si- mon, foreign secretary. told the House of Commons today that the British government was in communication with Berlin regarding a new date for the conference with Reichsfuehrer Hitler, which he was to have held tomorrow, but which Hitler canceled. | Sir John told of the communication | with Berlin in answer to a query by George Lansbury, Labor leader in the House. Won't Withdraw Paper. Sir John asserted the British gov- ernment would not withdraw the white paper in which Germany's re- armament was criticized—the criti- | cism which was believed in Berlin to have caused Hitler to cancel the projected conversations. Said Sir John: “I can hardly im- agine that any one would wish to take seriously a suggestion that if you | have a statement to make you should | reserve it until after conversations | take place.” Sir John, in speaking before the ! House, declined to link up the pub- | lication of the white paper with the postponement of his visit to Berlin. Document Held Unfriendly. | | Lansbury asked: “Is it conducive to friendly relations to issue so unfriend- iy a document as that issued by the prime minister?” | “That,” answered Sir John. “is a matter. I dare say. which will come out in the discussions.” The foreign secretary paid no at- tention when another member asked whether he was going to Moscow “where they have not lost their voices.” | During his explanation of the post- ‘ ponement of his trip to Berlin, Sir John was interrupted by opposition | members, who broke when he mentioned Hitler's cold. It was learned that the Germans had given Sir Eric Phipps, British Am- | | bassador to Berlin, no indication that | they were definitely canceling the in- vitation to Sir John Simon, telling him that the invitation had been merely | postponed. There appeared to be a disposition on both sides to avoid a break of any | kind. into laughter | comes are vestors. stores. Sales | not to MAY BE DROPPED Administration Plan cludes Control of Key Industries Only. (Continued From First Page.) the big basic industries, such as steel and textiles. In view of this proposal the com- mittee decided to open its investiga- tion tomorrow with Donald Richberg, head of the ancgal Emergency Council, on the stant He will be asked what codes it is proposed to abandon and to give his views gen- erally on the experiences under the old law. After Richberg has outlined the pro- posals for the future scope of N. R. A. the committee will determine upon the course of its inquiry. Members of the committee said later would include witnesses probably Hugh S. Johnson, former N. R. A.: head, and members of the Federal Trade Commission, who have studied the effect of the codes. Confirmation Lacking. Though administration circles said officials seek to simplify N. R. A, there was no immediate confirmation at Blue Eagle headquarters that many codes would be scrapped. Elsewhere in the Capital, it was.stressed that most of the N. R. A. codes are small ones, and that a few larger codes cover the vast majority of the work- ers under ihe Blue Eagle. Even if 80 per cent of the 600 were dropped, it was said, the remainder would cover about 90 per cent of the employes. President Roosevelt has asked Chair- man Williams of the N. R. A. Board “retire from the work of the board for at least another two weeks” and the latter has agreed. In a letter to the President, Wiiliams, who is vice chairman of the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., said that when he was chosen for the Government post last September, it was agreed that his service would be only tem- porary because he would have to re- turn to his private business duties. Now that the bcard has completed its study of proposals for new N. R. A, legislation and other “essential tasks,” he said, “I cannot longer disregard the increasingly urgent call to return to my vegular work.” The President, in another letter, ex- pressed his “deep appreciation for your unselfish contribution to the work we | are all trying to do, and the fine public service that you have rendered.” The American Federation of Labor had been seeking Williams’ retirement on the grounds that his labor relations record was bad. Letter of Resignation. From time to time there have been repeated rumors that other members of the administrative board were to resign, but these never received official sanction. There also have been re- ports of differences within the board, though there has been no public indi- cation of an open breach ‘Williams' letter of resignation, dated yesterday, follows: “My dear Mr. Roosevelt: “You will remember that when you asked me to become a member of the National Industrial Recovery Board last September, I told you that the responsibilities and duties upon me in the business connections I regularly carty were such that any service I couxd render could only be for such a period of time as those other rela- tionships could permit. “You responded with an appreciative recognition of the obligations I felt | in my regular relationships and 'sug- gested that when those requirements should no longer leave me able to continue in this special assignment you would release me from further service. “About Christmas time we spoke again of the necessity of my returning to my business and you asked me to stay on until the study of new legisla- tion had been completed. “Now that the board has completed its study of proposals for new legis- lation and has also substantially, ac- complished those other essential tasks which were indicated for attention prior to new legislative determination, I feel that I cannot longer disregard | the increasingly urgent call to return to my regular work. While in the earlier stages of the board’s work a change in its membership might have resulted in some delay in the handling of immediately important tasks, I feel sure that under the preseni status of the board’s work there will be only a minimum of lost motion connected with my retirement. “I am, therefore, asking that you INVESTORS WE REPRESENT NO. 4 A PROMINENT ACCOUNTANT He knows by statistics that Wash- ington real estate values are stead= ily climbing. Therefore, he has cor- rectly calculated that constant in- available to realty in- Since this accredited accountant does not understand property values like he does his ledgers he has left his investments in Washington real estate to our expert service. He is content to record the substantial returns in his rapidly growing Cash Receipts Journal. 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I hope that you | can name an early date at which 1 \ may expect to return to my business duties. “It has been a pleasure to me to serve under you on the Recovery | Board and I have appreciated to the fullest the fine support that we of the board have had at your hands in the administration of our part of the task.” Letter From President. The President acknowledged the letter as follows: “My dear Clay: “It is with sincere regret that I re- | | ceived today your letter stating that the increasing importance of your re turning to your regular business duties leaves you unable to continue your service on the National Industrial Re- covery Board. “But I was not surprised because I have in mind our several discussions of this possibility and particularly my letter to you under date of September | 27, 1934, in which I said: | “‘I am asking you to accept this appointment with a definite under- standing that if you find yourself un- | able to serve as long as I hope may | be possible, I shall, although reluc- I.AMERS' IIIIEFS RUSH PRINTING BYRON 8. ADAMS (Flying Ants) Most of our jobs come from friends and neighbors of those for whom we have done worl Free Inspection. Guaranteed Treatment TERMITE CONTROL CO. Nat'l Press Bldg. 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