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%% 'A4_ Ethiopia, made up the rest of the party. Two of the camel leaders were women, NG STAR., WASHINGTON, D. C. 1935. This Changing World THE EVENI tion Demand NAZ' WAR UN ]Ews WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, D. C. MAN RECALLS MEETING T0 ASK CARE OF REFUGEES Anti-Nazis Protest Resolu- tions Will Be Sent to League of Nations. Resolutions requesting the League of Nations to assume responsibility for care and rehabilitation of refugees from Germany will be presented to the non-sectarian protest meeting ai 8 o'clock tonight at the Masonic Audi- torium, Thirteenth and H streets. Jews, Catholics, Protestants, labor unions and Masons are expected to unite in registering a protest against Nazi activities. Religious leaders and & number of members of Congress will speak. In addition to the resolution request- ing care for refugees, the mass meet- ing will consider demands that the American Olympic Committee rescind the conditional acceptance of Ger- many's invitation to participate in the 1936 Olympic games and that Amer- ican universities refuse the exchange of professors and students from ‘Germany. Members of Congress scheduled to appear are Senators King, Van Nuys, Moore and Tydings and Representa- tives Dickstein, Celler, Hobbs, Car- michael, Fenerty, Sandlin, Ford, Buck- ley, Connery, Citron, Sabath, McCor- mack, Duffy, McKeough and Higgins. Civic leaders who indorse the meet- ing and will be present include Isaac Gans, Msgr. John A. Ryan, Paul Him- melfarb, William Green, Dr. Herbers Wright, Dr. W. L. Darby, Hyman Goldman, Milton Leinson, Elizabeta Christmas, Rabbi J. T. Loeb and Dr. Harry Spigel. SIX QUIT SINKING YACHT AND WAIT FOR RESCUERS Make Way Across Rocks to For- bidding Island After 3 a.m. Crack-up. By the Associated Press. NEW BEDFORD, Mass., August 21.— Five men and & woman leaped Into| fog-shrouded Buzzards Bay yesterday | from their sinking yacht, made their way across the rocks to forbidding | West Island, and 10 hours later were rescued by a Coast Guard boat. Their 54-foot cabin cruiser, Poldy, en route from Boston to New York, hit the rocks near the island at about | 3 am. Aboard her were Ralph Notte- | baum of Short Hills, N. J., vice presi- dent and general sales manager of the Noxon Co., New York: his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Nottebaum, jr., of Chestnut Hill, Mass.; another son, Edward Notte- Win Legisla starting a Senate fililbuster unless proved successful. ‘The text of the neutrality resolu- tion introduced in the Senate by the | Foreign Relations Committee yester- day was as follows: Providing for the prohibition of the export of arms, ammunition and im- plements of war to belligerent coun- tries; the prohibition of the trans- | portation of arms, ammunition and implements of war by vessels of the United States for the use of belliger- ent states; for the registration and licensing of persons engaged in the | or importing arms, ammunition or implements of war, and restricting ligerent ships during war. Resolved by the Senate and House | of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assem- bled, That, upon the outbreak or during the progress of war between | | or among two or more foreign states | the President shall proclaim such fact, | and it shall thereafter be unlawful to | export arms, ammunition or imple- | ments of war from any place in the United States, or possessions of the | United States, to any port of suchi business of manufacturing, exporting | travel by American citizens on bel- | baum of Short Hills, Jack Simon of | belligerent states or to any neutral Dorchester, Mass.; John Nowelsky, jr., of Irvington, N. J., and two profes- sional seamen. None was injured. SUN BATH MADE EASIER Doctor Says Imn Trentment Is Boon to Tender Skin. SAN FRANCISCO, August 21 (#).— Redheads can sun bathe now without suffering from sunburn, Dr. Howard L. Elder, staff physician of the Santa Barbara, Calif., clinic, reported yesterday to the American Chemical Society on experiments showing that red-haired, fair-skinned | persons, who are prone to sunburn easily, can get a sun tan with safety after using iron therapy. Iron treatments will improve pig- mentation of such persons and cure the super-sensitiveness to the sun, he said. . Natives Score Tax. Natives in the copper belt of South Africa objected so strenuously to pay- ing the increased native tax this year that the Northern Rhodesia Regiment | and the entire state police were called out to maintain order. SPECIAL NOTICES. ON WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 28 AT 8P vx at Eichberg's Auction. 1 Wl sell Tor stocake Bill and repalrs. Ford roadster motor No. A-912844: Ford coupe, 28 3 cabriolet. Chandler coupe. Qids sedan mo;(or N WANT, TO HAUL FULL OR PART_LOAD o or from New York. Richmond, Boston. Fittsburgh and ail way polnis: special rates: NA’ N.. 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The President may, from time to ‘tlne by proclamation, extend suc! embargo upon the export of arms, ammunition or implements of war to | other States as and when they may | become involved in such war. Whoever, in violation of any of the provisions of this section, shall ex- port or attempt to export, on cause to be exported, arms, ammunition or implements of war from the United States or any of its possessions, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both, and the property, vessel or vehicle containing the same shall be subject to the provisions of Section | 128, inclusive, Title 6, Chapter 30, | of the act approved June 15, 1917, 40 Stat. 223-225 (Title 22, Sections | 238-245, inclusive, U. 8. C.) In the case of the forfeiture of any arms, ammunition or implements of war by reason of a violation of this act, no public or private sale shall be \reqmred but such arms, ammunition | or implements of war shall be delivered Ito the Secretary of War for such use or disposal thereof as shall be ap- proved by the President of the United States. H Can Revoke Provisions. When in the judgment of the Presi- | dent the conditions which have caused | ue his proclamation have | ! him to ceased i, exist he shall revoke the | same and the provisions hereof shall mereupon cease to apply. Section 2. That for the purposes of this act (A) The term “board” means the National Munitions Control Baord, {which is hereby established to carry | board shall consist of the Secretary of State, who shall be chairman and ex- °% | ecutive officer of the board: the Secre- tary of the Treasury, the Secretary of | War, the Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary of Commerce, the chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of mittee on Foreign Affairs of the House each committee whom the chairman of nate. Except as otherwise provided in | this act or by other law, the adminis- tration of this act is vested in the De- partment of State. (B) The term “United States” when the several States and Territories, the insular possessions of the United States (including the Philippine Is- lands), the Canal Zone and the Dis- trict of Columbia; (C) The term “person” includes a partnership, company, association or corporation, as well as a natural per- son. Must Register Firms. Within 90 days after the effective date of this act, or upon first engag- ing in business, every person Who engages in the business of manufac- turing, exporting or importing any of the arms, ammunition and implements of war referred to in this act, whether as an exporter, importer, manufac- turer or dealer, shall register with the Secretary of State his name, or business name, principal place of busi- ness and places of business in the United States and a list of the arms, ammunition and implements of war which he manufactures, imports or exports. Every person required to fegister under this section shall notify the Secretary of State of any change in the arms, ammunition and implements of war which he exports, imports or manufactures, and upon such notifica- tion the Secretary of State shall issue to such person an amended certificate of registration, free of charge, which shall remain valid until the date of expiration of the original certificate. Every person required to register under the provisions of this section shall pay a registration fee of $500, and upon receipt of such fee the Sec- retary of State shall issue a registra- A the Senate, the chairman of the Com- | of Representatives or some member of | the respective committees may desig- | used in a geographical sense includes | Senators Bone, Democrat, of Washington and Nye, Republican, of North Dakota, chatting together shortly after their threats yesterday of neutrality legislation was considered Senate leaders today approved their legislation, de« signed to preserve American neutrality in case of war, —A. P. Photo. Neutrality Resolution Text Export of Arms to Any Belligerent Nation Would Be Barred at Proclamation of President With Power to Extend Embargo. | tion certificate valid for five years, | which shall te renewable for further periods of five years upon the pay- ment of each 1enewal of a fee of $500. Export License Provided. It shall be unlawful for any person to export, or attempt to export, from | the United States any of the arms, ammunition or implements of war referred to in this act to any other country, or to import, or attempt lo | import, to the United States from any | other country any of the arms, am- munition or implements of war re- ferred to in this act without first having obtained a license therefor. Licenses shall be issued to persons | |\t.ho have registered as provided for, except in cases of export or import ‘ncenses where exportation of arms, | ammunitions or implements of war ‘wovud be in violation of this act or any other law of the United States or of a treaty to which the United | States is a party, in which cases such licenses shall not be issued. The board shall be called by the | chairman and shall hold at least one meeting a year. No purchase of arms, ammunition and implements of war shall be made | on behalf of the United States by any | officer, executive department or inde- ; pendent establishment of the Govern- ! ment from any person who shall have failed to register under the provisions of this act. The board shall make an annual report to Congress, copies of which shall be distributed as are other re-| ports transmitted to Congress. Such | report shall contain such informa- |tion and data collected by the board, as may be considered of |value in the determination of ques- tions connected with the control of trade in arms, ammunition and im- plements of war. It shall include a list of all persons required to reg- ister under the provisions of this act, and full information concern- ing the licenses issued hereunder. Merchant Marine Restrictions. The Secretary of State shall pro- | mulgate such rules and regulations | with regard to the enforcement of this section as he may deem neces- | sary to carry out its provisions. Section 3. Whenever the President shall issue the proclamation pro- vided for in section 1 of this act, thereafter it shall be unlawful for any American vessel to carry any arms, ammunition, or implements of war to any port of the belligerent countries named in such proclama- tion as being at war, or to any neu- | tral port for trans-shipment to, or for use of, a belligerent country. Whoever, in violation of the pro- visions of this section, shall take, at- tempt to take, or shall authorize, hire or solicit, another to take any sucn ! vessel carrying such cargo out of port | or from the jurisdiction of the United | | States, shall be fined not more than | $10,000, or imprisoned not more than five years, or both; and in addition, such vessel, her tackle, apparel, furni- | ture, equipment, and the arms, am- | munition and implements of war on | board shall be forfeited to the United States. ‘When the President finds the con- ditions which have caused him to issue his proclamation have ceased to exist, he shall revoke his procla- mation, and the provisions of this section shall thereupon cease to apply. Section 4. Whenever, during any war in which the United States is neutral, the President, or any person thereunto authroized by him, shall have cause to believe that any vessel, domestic or foreign, whether requiring clear- | ance or not, is about to carry out of a port of the United States, or its possessions, men, fuel, arms, ammuni- tion, implements of war or other sup- plies, to any warship, tender or sup- ply ship of a foreign belligerent na- tion, but the evidence is not sufficlent to justify forbidding the departure of the vessel as provided for by section 1, title V, chapter 30 of the act approved June 15, 1917, 40 Stat, (title 18, section 31, U. 8. C), and if, in the President’s judgment, such action will serve to maintain peace between the United States and foreign nations, or to protect the commercial interests of the United States and its citizens, or to promote the security of the United States, he shall have the power and it shall be his duty to require the owner, master or other person in command thereof, before departing from & port of the United States or any of its posses- sions for a foreign port, to give bond to the United States, with sufficient securities, in such amount as he shall deem proper, conditioned that the ves- sel will not deliver the men, or the cargo, or any part thereof, to any warship, tender or supply ship of a belligerent nation and if the Presi- dent, or any person hereunto author- ized by him, shall ind that a vessel, domestic or foreign, in a port of the United States, or one of its possessions, has previously declared from such port during such war and delivered its cargo, or any part thereof, to & warship, tender or supply ship of & belligerent nation, he may prohibit the departure of such vessel during the duration of the war. Restrictions on Submarines. Section 5.. Whenever, during war in which the United States neutral, the President shall find that of the ports and territorial waters of the United States, o of its possessions, P | | any is a HELD INQUISITION Moral Tablets of Civilization Broken, 19th Zionist Congress Hears. By the Associated Press. LUCERNE, Switzerland, August 21. —Nazi persecution of the Jews was called “the breaking of the moral tab- lets” of ctvilization by David Ben Gu- rion, Palestine labor leader and mem- ber of the executive body, in a speech today before the nineteenth biennial Zionist Congress. He likened the present conditions in Germany to the Spanish’ inquisition. ‘The proceedings were interrupted by a tremendous ovation given Dr. Chaim Weizmann, president of the British Zionists. The Jewish Telegraphic Agency, in its report of the proceedings, said Dr. Nahum Sokolow stressed an increas- ingly precarious economic condition of Jews throughout the world. Dr. Sokolow, who will be succeeded as president of the congress by Dr. Weizmann, told his hearers that in addition to the distressed Jews in Germany there are 4,000,000 in Po- land whose plight is rapidly growing worse. He referred to Palestine as “their only hope.” James McDonald of New York, League of Nations commissioner for Grim Lesson of Japanese-Manchuria Incident Brought Home to Powers Seeking Aid of U. S. to Block War Against Ethiopia. BY CONSTANTINE BROWN, NCLE SAM is playing the diplomatic game with cerds close to the chest and with an inscrutable poker face. The fact is that America has ‘become the pivotal power in any move Europe may make to apply economic and financial sanctions against Italy. The eyes of Europe and especially those of Great Britain are fixed on the United States. Everybody across the Atlantic is awaiting anxiously for a move from Washington. And the move will not come until Presi- dent Roosevelt is good and ready to make it. For the time being, the American Government is “looking into the matter” and wants to see what the European nations can do with the machinery of the League of Nations. Once the Italians have thumbed their nose at the Geneva organization the Kellogg pact may come into play. i ‘That pact, of course, does not pro- vide for sanctions; but that little matter can be arranged eventually by a common agreement between the varfous powers. Great Britain is frantically seek ing America’s support. Ever since German refugees, said that 30,000 German Jews have fond shelter in Palestine. The situation, not only for German Jews, but those of the world, might have become catastrophic of that land of refuge had been closed to them, he said. Gurion urged the acquisition of more land and the settlement of a greater number of Jews in agricul- tural colonies. The. main problem in Palestine, he sald, is to increase the productiveness of the soil. basis of Jewish labor, SURVIVORS TELL OF SHARK HORRORS Fishing Boat Lost in Blast Off Nantucket Light—Four of Crew Missing. By the Associated Press. BOSTON, August 2! —Four survi- vors of a fishing vessel which sank after an explosion off Nantucket Lightship with a loss of four lives, reached Boston yesterday with stories of harrowing experiences in shark- | infested waters as they saved them- selves first by clinging to wreckage and then by boarding a dory. They were picked up later by a Nor- wegion freighter. The four missing members of the crew of the vessel the New York fishing schooner Juneal, were not seen after the explosion. One of the surviving crew members said a shark was preparing to attack him before he reached the dory, but a fish distracted it.and it turned away. 14,400 Lines in Inch. Capable of ruling 14,400 lines to an inch, an instrument at the National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, Eng- land, is the only one of its kind in the world. | by the submarines of a foreign nation | will serve to maintain peace between the United States and foreign nations, or to protect the commercial interests of the United States and its citizens, or to promote the security of the United States, and shall proclamation thereof, it shall there- marine to enter a port or the ter: or any of its possessions, or to depart therefrom, except under such condi- tions and subject to such limitations as the President may prescribe. When, have caused him to issue his proclama- tion have ceased to exist, he shall revoke his proclamation and the provisions of this section shall there- upon cease to apply. Whenever, during any war in which the United States is neutral, the President shall find that the maintenance of peace between the United States and foreign nations, or the protection of the lives of citi~ zens of the United States, or the protection of the commercial inter- ests of the United States and its citizens, or the security of the United States, requires that the American citizens should refrain from traveling as passengers on the | vessels of any belligerent nation, he | shall so proclaim, and thereafter no citizen of the United States shall travel on any vessel of any belliger- ent nation except at his own risk, unless in accordance with such rules and regulations as the Presi- dent prescribes; provided, however, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to a citizen travel- ing on the vessel of & belligerent whose voyage was begun in vance of the date of the President’s proclamation, and who had no op- portunity to discontinue his voyage after that date, and provided fur- ther that they shall not-apply under 90 days after the date of the Pres- ident’s proclamation to a citizen re- turning from a foreign country to the United States or to any of its possessions. When, in the President’s judgment, the conditions which caused him to issue his proclamation have ceased to exist, he shall revoke his proclamation and the provisions of this section shall thereupon cease to apply. Section 7. In every case of the violation of any of the provisions of this act where a specific penalty is not herein provided, such Violator or violators upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or im- m«l not more than five years, or Section 8. If any of the provi- sions of this act, or the application thereof to any person or circum- stance, is held invalid, the remain- der of the act, and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. Section 9. The sum of $20,000 is hereby authorized to be appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated to be expended by the Secretary of State in adminis- tering this act. ‘ BYRON 8. ADAHO He emphasized the im- | | portance of building Palestine on the make | after be unlawful for any such sub- | ritorial waters of the United States | in his judgment, the conditions which | the League of Nations came into being—and the United States did not join it—the British have been saying that mo sanctions can ever be applied against an aggressor nation without the collaboration of this country. Agaln and again the European dip- lomats in their various pilgrimages to Washington have been sounding out our statesmen with the question: “And | what will you do if some day sanc- tions will have to be applied to a peace breaker?” And the answer in- variably was “Wait and see.” We are still giving this reply to the frequent queries from London. * x X x In the minds of many an American diplomat there is still a bitter memory | of the double-crossing we got when Japan invaded Manchuria and flaunt- ed all treaties, pacts and agreements. Neither France nor Great Britain nor any other League nation were to be found anywhere to support us when we were agitating, not for China and Manchuria, but for the respect of treaties, pacts and in- ternational honesty. Former Sec- retary of State Stimson warned the powers that Japan's erample will be followed by other mations. Stimson's prophecy has materialized now and international pacts are like | rotten apples falling off a tree. The truth appears to the European diplo- mats in all its nakedness—"no coercive measure can be applied to any country | without the support and the co-opera- tion of the United States.” Whether | | * ¥ ¥ % “With Great Britain, without Great were the last words pronounced by Baron Aloisi, Mussolini's spokesman at the ill-fated tri-partite conference in Paris. Italy now has close to a half-a-| million men in Eritrea and in the | Somaliland, ready to jump on the Another 500,000 men are being rapidly mobilized for any emer- gency in Europe. And 3,000,000 more men are ready to answer Mussolini’s call at short notice. ok 4 Statesmen who were taking peace- fully their yearly cure at various | European spas are rushing home | | alarmed at what they call an “un- expected turn of events.” Emergency cabinet meetings are summoned in | | every European capital; the specter of another World War hangs heavily | over Europe. War, navy and air de- | partments are issuing orders to “stand by” to their covering and shock units. The last touches are being put to every arm in Europe, from small | Albania to France. The motors of bombers and scouts are being more | | carefully tested than a few months | ago; war-time ammunition is being | loaded in his majesty’s vessels, and | there is no time off for the staff | officers of all the armies and navies. | * % %k W Great Britaln is making a last desperate effort to ward off the dan- ger of another World War, more deadly than the last. Optimists say again, “the war must and will be localized; the European nations have no money to fight.” And Britain clings to this theory as a last hope to salvage the Old World. Thursday the cabinet will meet in a solemn conclave to decide what economic pressure may be forced upon Italy to induce Il Duce to abandon the campaign in Ethiopia. * kX The British government knows that it must handle the Italians gingerly; they have gone too far to be forced back. If it could obtain the sincere co-operation of the other major na- tions economic sanctions would work. But such co-operation is by no means certain. . ‘The French are as desirous as the British to avert a war in Africa which might be the signal for another gen- eral scuffie. The American Govern- ment is equally eager to have peace Hansbau, Prompte Ausfuerung German American Securities Co., Inc. 29 BROADWAY | from degenerating into a world wa: maintained abroad. So are the Scan- dinavian nations. But that is ‘not sufficient. The French will go only so far and no farther. They are not going to jeopardize their position in Europe by taking “active steps” against Italy. America will help as much as possible, provided she does not become involved in a. conflict which is not to be her own. * ok ok % ‘There is a question of Great Britain establishing an embargo on export of arms and armaments to Italy while lifting this embargo in regard to Ethiopia. It is too late; it should have been done months ago. Should the British government decide upon such a step, it will have to mobilize every unit of her fleet in the Medi- terranean. Italy’s reply will be the | establishment of a blockade against Ethiopia, and her navy will patrol the Eastern Mediterranean, searching all vessels going through the Suez Canal. How long could, in such an eventuality, a conflict between Italy and Great Britain be avoided? At one time it was believed that the Italians would crumple at the threat of a conflict with the British. Now it seems that they are ready to face | the music. Great Britain knows it. A prominent British diplomat in Washington was discussing a few weeks ago the possibility of closing the Suez Canal to all vessels carrying arms, ammunition and troops. “It is not feasable,” said the Brit- isher, “because it would mean a war with Italy, and we cannot assume such a tremendous responsibility.” A blockade of the Eastern Mediter- ranean would mean the same thing, ! with the difference that Mussolini is willing to bear the brunt. * x x X The main problem put before the cabinets in London, Paris, The Hague, Berne, etc., is, “How are we going to prevent this stupid colonial w And, as in 1914, not one of the men | who has the destinies of his people in hand can give a satisfactory | answer. The display of force which is being made now is more likely to precipitate a catastrophe than prevent it. The nerves of the people are tense; | vasion- of Ethiopia is of more than academic interest to Col. George Cyrus Thorpe, U. 8. M. C., retired, now a Washington lawyer, for he recalls the part he took 32 years ago in pedition into that country. on what is described as the only time, as far as the records show, that armed men of our Nation ever penetrated sion was the outgrowth of the desire of President Theodore Roosevelt to secure a treaty from the Ethiopian monarch, King Menelik, back in 1903. verbial hen's teeth. Mounted, the men of the expedition had their supplies ETHIOPIAN WILDS Col. Thorpe Was Member of Treaty Expedition 32 Years Ago. BY WILLIAM A. MiILLEN. Premier Mussolini’s projected fin- an ex- Adventures akin to fiction were ex- perienced by him and his associates into the heart of Ethiopia. The mis- Col. Thorpe, who lives here at 3218 Woodley road and hes offices in the Southern Building, recalls how he and | his colleagues faced threats from | savage tribes and how hordes of | monkeys scrambled in haste when | they approached. There were nights of ceaseless vigil in the African wilds and forced marches after sundown to | avoid the terrible heat of the lowlands. | Water was more scarce than the pro«l and equipment loaded on mules and camels. In the expedition were 26 Ameri- sans. The United States commis- sioner on that occasion was Robert P. Skinner, now Ambassador to Turkey. ! Another Washingtonian was charge of the expedition—the late ! Rear Admiral Charles Lincoln Hussey, then a lieutenant, who died December 4 last. His widow lives here at 2029 Connecticut avenue. Natives in Party. Col. Thorpe, then a captain, was in command of the 18 enlisted Ma- rines. In addition, there were five | bluejackets in the expedition. Arabs,' Ethiopians and native camel drivers of the Dankali tribe, reputedly the | most savage nnd rebe. ious people o! !“Lion Among Lions, ‘Through primitive and ofttimes hos- tile country, the band pushed its way in three weeks to Addis Ababa to in- terview King Menelik. From the out~ set, the Dankalis created trouble and, after the second day, refused to go farther, unless they could choose their own route. With a rope, the leader was tied up and told he would be dragged along the route if he did not obey. The muzzles of the Marines’ guns settled further argument. The King of the Dankalis, at an- other point, demanded a sum equaling about $50. Again the Marines demon- strated with their guns and the king capitulated. Lessons learned on America’s frontier were followed—the men and supplies occupying the inner circle and a row of camels and mules forming the outer rim. For, in addi- . tion to the hostile tribesmen, beasts of almost every description known to the jungle were encountered. Entertained by King. As the Americans neared the end of their 350-mile journey, they noticed that the tribes living nearer King Menelik were more friendly. Natives in long lines brought gifts, the “native telegraph” having informed them of the Americans’ coming. ‘When Addis Ababa was reached, the Americans found thousands of war- riors and their chiefs, clad in lion and leopard skins, on hand to welcome them. A rhinoceros hide shield, a spear and a rifle were carried by each warrior, and some were mounted on fine Arab horses or zebra-like mules. Carrying long slender sticks, their chiefs walked along the lines, smack- ing too eager warriors back into place. A fanfare of trumpets and a throb- bing of tom-toms ushered the visitors into Addis Ababa, where King Menelik. | squatting deep in cushions, received them cordially. For 10 days they were feted, a native band striking up “The Star Spangled Banner” at the recep- tion. King Menelik then signed a com- mercial treaty with Uncle Sam ar gave presents of lion cubs and ivor for the American President. The monarch had special medals made fo: the party, inscribed with the word King Am Kings.” Col. Thorpe was decora with the Star of Ethiopla. Return Trip Quicker. Col. Thorpe and his associates mace the trip to the coast without incids in much less time and rejoined thei: ship, the Mlchiu \ | oS, Aul (Continued From First Page.) secretary and, consequently, all party leaders in Parliament now have been informed officially of the problem facing the British nation and the main lines which are being taken for its solution. ‘When MacDonald. accompanied by his son, Malcolm, arrived after an | sparks right now all over the world ’ | that will be forthcoming depends on' * | many things. » | hibited American citizens traveling on | | bate. | leader, emphasized in reply to a query | from Senator Gerry, Democrat, REICHSMARK = durch TILGUNGSSPERRMARK fuer : Hypotheken, ”(:'rnlsn«kknf Unterstuetzangen Rueckwanderer etc. the slightest spark will set the powder barrel on fire. And there are so many that only a miracle can prevent an explosion. Neutrality (Continued From Pirst Page.) in default is too involved to attempt passage now.” Except for & few questions put to | Chairman Pittman and a brief speech | by Senator Borah, Republican, of Idaho, declaring the resolution should have gone farther and absolutely pro- belligerent ships, there was no de- Borah said the provision authoriz- ing the President to prohibit travel on | belligerent ships by American citizens | “except at their own risk” only “par- tially” met the problem. “If a citizen goes on a belligerent | ship,” said Borah, ranking Republican | on the Foreign Relations Committee, “to a certain extent he involves his | Nation and produces a war psychology that should not be permitted.” Borah made the only reference to | the Italo-Ethiopian situation in refer- | ring to the danger of allowing Amer- ican citizens to travel into war areas | because it may involve the United | States in war. Adoption of the resolution materi- ally improved adjournment prospects. Late yesterday when Senators Bone, Democrat, of Washington, and Nye, Republican, of North Dakota, threat- ened to hold up all legislation until neutrality proposals were acted upon the outlook was dark. It was the first legislation of the kind approved by either branch of Congress since the dark days of 1917. Had more time remained before ad- | | journment it undobutedly would have | |led to long debate. Borah for one | was known to have considered mak- | ing an important speech on the exist- | ing European situation, but changed his mind because of a desire to ad- journ. Senator Robinson, the Democratic of | Rhode Island, that the provision au- thorizing the President to restrict or prohibit entry of belligerent subma- rines into American water or ports np— plied to “all belligerents.” Turn your old trinkets, jewelry and watches into MONEY at— A.Kahn Jne. Arthur J. Sundlun, Pres. 43 YEARS at 935 F STREET Gewissenhafte Beratung NEW YORK | Geneva for joint economic and finan- all night journey from Lossiemouth, he seid as he stepped from the train: “I do not know when I shall be going back to Lossiemouth. I regard the present position the most serious we have had to face since 1914. It is very grave.” ‘The representatives of the domin- ions, who conferred one and one- quarter hours, were reported to have approved a strong British stand ali cial sanctions against Italy b7 the| League of Nations in the event of war. Well-informed quarters said the British government feels that the, Kellogg pact is a useful lnstrumflrt which might well be invoked as a! helpful gesture to aid the cause of peace. Disturbed by the mounting threat of a European crisis precipitated by Mussolini’s defiance of all efforts to prevent war in East Africa, the Brit- ish would seek action before the rainy | season in Ethiopia ends. The League’s | meeting is now scheduled for Sep- tember 4. Rain is dwindling in Ethiopia in advance of expectations. France to Back Britain. Advices from Paris indicate that feelers have been put out on a pro-| posal for a British guarantee to main- tain tranquillity in Central Europe. | In return France would support what- ever stand Britain takes at Geneva. Despite the feeling echoed in the | Paris press that Britain should not lift its arms embargo on Ethiopia for fear of irritating Mussolini before the Geneva meeting, it was considered probable that the cabinet would raise the embargo before Friday. ‘The question of sanctions at Geneva is deemed likely to be one of the first | | subjects raised at tomorrow’s ubl.net | meeting. Sanctions are favored by some Bm- ish leaders to prevent goods, cash credit from reaching Italy. The cabinet decision is expected t.o be closely guarded pending the results of the sounding of League members | on the extent to which they | support British leadership in its ad vocacy of sanctions. An Associated Press survey inci cates the following line-up: France is nervously with Gree Britain as “a last resort.” Belgium is solidly behind the E ish government. ‘YugoMavia, naturally anti-Italian unwilling to cross Italy. Czechoslovakia, strongly pro-Leazu views an Italo-Ethiopian war as di-- turbing to the process of consolidati:: Europe. The Netherlands is neutral, bt wants fair play for Ethiopia. Denmark is ready to support Britai: to the full. Sweden showed an early enthusiasm for British intervention, but it is now waning. The Baltic and Scandinavian state will support the League to the limit. Stenography to Be Taught. 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