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‘WEATHER. (D. 8. Weather Bureau Forecast.)- Partly cloudy and cooler tonight; to- morrow fair; gentle to moderate north winds, Temperatures—Highest, 84, at noon to- The only evening paper in Washington with the Associated Press News day; lowest, 71, at 6 a. today. Full report on page A-11. Closing N. Y. Markets, Pages 17, 18, 19 No. 33,350. Entered as second class matter post office, Washington, D. C. he Fy WASHINGTON, D. C, BRITAIN DRAFTS POLICY OF SANCTIONS AS ROME WARNS STEP MEANS WAR * London to Ask Stern Ban on Italy TRADE-CREDIT CURBS SOUGHT Other Countries Will Be Asked to Aid Plan. BULLETIN. LONDON, August 22 (#).—In- formed sources disclosed tonight that the British cabinet decided, in an emergency session, strongly to support a general joint appli- cation of sanctions, including mili- tary, naval, air, financial and eco- nomic, against the agressor in the present Italo-Ethiopian dispute if such action is necessary. By the Associated Press. LONDON, August 22.—The British cabinet decided today, in an emer- gency meeting, to take a strong stand in the League of Nations for economic and financial action against the ag- gressor in the dispute between Italy and Ethiopia if such action is found necessary. The cabinet decided to make new efforts to settle the dispute peacefully through diplomatic channels and at Geneva and joint action by other na- tions with Great Britain in the event of aggression will only be proposed if all peace efforts fail. At the same time, as a further ges- ture toward Italy particularly, the cabinet decided to maintain its ban against shipment of war munitions both to Italy and to Ethiopia. It has been recognized all along that the temporary ban affected Ethiopia more than Italy, and the ministers of government decided to continue it temporarily for the pur- pose of showing Italy that Great Britain still wants to settle the affair peacefully. May Be Changed Later. However, it was learned that the | arms question will be under constant | considertion and the ban may be | | Italian Consul || Shooting Held To Be Accident Ethiopian and Rome Officials Agree Man Shot Self. By the Associated Press. ADDIS ABABA, August 22.—Baron Muzzi Falconi, an Italian consul, was |in a hospital today two bullet wounds and Ethiopian au- thorities alleged he had shot himself while on a hunting trip. Tuesday and the wounded man was brought to the Italian hospital here today. At the Italian Legation it was an- | nounced the baron was shot acciden- tally while hunting. Accompanied by his wife (whom London reported to be the daughter (See CONSUL, Page 4. NEUTRALITY PLAN FAGES CHANGE IN AGTION BY HOUSE President Disclosed as Fa- voring Temporary Reso- lution at Present. | By the Associated Press. Authoritative sources disclosed today | that although President Roosevelt was legislation to become law, | it first would be made only temporary. Chairman McReynolds had just | called the House Foreign Affairs Com- | mittee into session to consider the seven-point measure which swept through the Senate yesterday. It was reported that his plan, in line with an agreement reached at a White House conference last night, | was to: | 1. Limit the life of the legislation until next February or March, so further study could be given before suffering with | The alleged accident occurred last | - fPress Sounds Threat to London. 'U. S. DECISION MEETS SILENCE Provisions Draw Bitterness. | By the Associated Press. ROME, August 22.—The authorita- tive Glornale D'Italia, in a front-page article direct>d at England, said today | that sanctions (penalties against treaty violations) mean war. | Speaking of the closing of the Suez Canal, mentioned as a possibility by a portion of the British press, Giornale said: treaties, incendiary British newspapers ‘ désire their government to be the | first to violate treatieg which it has | s igned. “What it is today necessary to state precisely is the most decisive and con- crete point. Sanctions mean war.” Sees War in Europe. Giornale said that those British newspapers which are working for sanctions are “working for war—a and from Europe into all parts of the world where a great nation, which feels itself menaced, wishes to defend itself and can find its actions for defense useful.” The newspaper said this would be “a decisive war, a war of destruction { on the land and sea and in the skies, such as must be that of a virile, exas- willing for the Senate’s neutrality Perated people which has the con- made. he hoped | Sciousness of right and in the hceldu‘n of many members of botl {of history defends its right to life, houses to have a bill worked out at| | work and its honor, which does not | count for less than its bread.” | | Giornale sald this was not a threat toward any one, but an immediate | | response given to a threat by some ‘one else. It said the English newspapers which have supported Ethiopia have “contributed to augment the number of Ethiopia’s offenses against Italy and the number of Italian victims | fallen at the hands of Ethiopia; they Neutrality Measure | “Accusing Italy of violatng | war transferred from Africa to Europe | ‘WITH SUNDAY MORNING EDITION PRESIDENT ASKS HOUSE TO AGCEPT UTILITIES REPORT Agreement to Take Up Com- promise Follows Letter to Rayburn. ACTION EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON Conference of Leaders Held When Roosevelt Expresses View on Senate Concessions. | By the Assaciated Press. Hope that the House will accept a compromise on the utilities. holding company bill was expressed by Presi- dent Rooscevelt today in a letter to Chairman Rayburn of the House Com- merce Committee. The letter was made public as leaders discussed the method by which the compromise drafted by Senator Barkley, Democrat, of Kentucky, to end the dispute over mandatory | abolition of holding companies called | “unnecessary,” would be brought be | fore the House. - The President's advocacy of the | compromise finally won from Demo- | cratic leaders an agreement to take {up the matter on the House floor about 3 p.m. today. The letter follows: “My Dear Mr. Rayburn: “T have seen a copy of the proposed substitute for Subsection B of Section 11 of the public utility holding com- | pany bill offered by the Senate con- | ferees as a compromise of the differ- ences between the House and Senate bills on the subject matter of such | Subsection B. Generous Concession. “From the point of view of the House, this proposal certainly consti- ! tutes a most generous concession on the part of the Senate conferees. “From my point of view, it repre- sents a greater recession from the | Senate bill than I should like to see But I understand the urgent h this session, and to that end I hope the House will find this proposal of the Senate conferees acceptable. “Very sincerely, “FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT." The proposed compromise would eliminate the Senate requirement that holding companies considered “unnec- | essary” be dissolved by 1942. It would direct the Securities Com- misison to reduce all holding com- panies to “single integrated” systems THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 1935—FORTY-EIGHT PAGES. ening Star * \\ AN NN NN N N N N OH-1IF | COULD ONLY CALL BACK SOM = By the Associated Press. | SANTA ROSA. Calif., August 22.— | Amid gunfire and tear gas, 300 self- | styled vigilantes tarred and feathered {two alleged Communists early today and beat three other men after an all night hunt for agitators. Victims of the raid gave their names as Jack Green and Solomon Nitzburg, | who were tarred and feathered, and Ed Wolf, George Ford and C. Meyer, who were beaten and ordered to leave the county. Gunfire and tear gas marked the raid when the crowd descended upon the ranch home of Nitzburg, near Two | Rocks. The crowd, driving automobiles with | covered licen: - plates, forced Green to summon the rancher. | When he reached the door there was 5 : “le T, Mob Manhandles Alleged Reds, Answering Shots With Tear Gas ‘C;llifornia Vigilantes Seize Five Sus-| pects Amid Wild Scenes Marked by Pitched Battle on Ranch. E OF AU which sent the crowd scurrying for cover. A woman inside screamed ““shoot to kill.” t Shots continued until ammunition was exhausted. Members of the vigilante group then tossed tear gas bombs inside. Nitzburg staggered out, gasping. | Newspaper men from Santa Rosa who accompanied the band described the scene as the wildest in Sonoma County's history since three men were ing of three San Francisco police officers. | $% (®) Means Associated P ALL NATION BOWS FOR ROGERS RIES Bells Toll in lowa, Oklahoma Mourns and California Pays Tribute. By the Associated Press. LOS ANGELES, August 22.—It was time for Will Rogers’ formal exit to- day from the earthly scene he ruled | so long as master of philosophy and wit. A few more than a hurdred rela- tives and friends were bidden to pri- | vate funeral services by the family. Among them were the personal repre- sentatives of President Roosevelt—Ad- | lynched several years ago for the slay- miral William T. Tarrant and Comdr. Herbert A. Jones. The huge Hollywood Bowl, seating and Wirephoto Services. Yesterday’s Circulation, 121,961 Some Returns Not Yet Received. ress. TWO CENTS. ROBINSON CALLED SOCIAL LOBBYIST AT SENATE PROBE Lavish Parties and High Contacts Revealed by Hopson’s Aide.. GUEST OF EMIL HURIA, TESTIMONY REVEALS Gibson Denounces Witness After Stories of Gay Dinners and Entertainments. BY JAMES E. CHINN. Gay dinner parties and entertain- ments that B. B. Robinson, Chicago securities salesman and contact man for the Associated Gas & Electric Co., lavished on Ggvernment officials and others while he was in Washington lobbying against the Wheeler-Rayburn holding company bill were brought out today before the Senate lobby Com- mittee. Robinson came to Washington in February and his expense budget when he left recently, it was developed, amounted to about $7,200, which in- cluded a $3,900 bill at the Shoreham Hotel, where he maintained an apart- ment. Senator Gibson, Republican, of Ver- mont, denounced the witness as a member of what he called the “vicious social lobby.” The names of guests included Mar vin H. Mclntyre, presidential secre. tary; Assistant Secretary of the Treasury “Chip” Robert, Senator Tyd- ings, Democrat, of Maryland, an F. C. attorney, Amon Carter, Texas newspaper publisher, and a secretary to Chairman Doughton of the House Ways and Means Committee whom he did not mention by name. Was Guest of Hurja. It was brought out also that Robin- son had been a guest at the home of Emil Hurja, Democratic National Com- mittee official. Robinson insisted. as he was drilled with questions that he did not re- veal himself at these parties as a lobbyist, nor did the Associated pay his expenses directly. One party which the committee questioned him about particularly was given at what he described as the “P Street Club.” The guests there. whose names he remembered, were Mclntyre, Roberts and Senator Tyd- ings. He said he gave this party for The crowd shaved the heads of 35,000, and the community Presby- . "s.n prancisco girl who was about the men with tar and feathers. “The men were then driven back to Santa Rosa,” said one of the reporters, | Green and Nitzburg and showered | terian Church of Beverly Hills were | At the motion picture studios, includ- ing the one at which Rogers was a star, fellow film players were called to be married. The bill, he declared, | meeting places for the general public. smounted to $103 The committee also questioned him about a party in his room at the i | Shoreham last week when Chesley W. \"o pay Limhomage Jurney, sergeant-at-arms, of the Sen- Peln LI |ate, went there in search of Howard ! A proclamation of Gov. Frank F. C, Hopson, reputed dictator of the | have also augmented the accounting | With a few exceptions which Ethiopia must make to Italy.” o 1R¢hcm‘l Similar Plan. | n learning of the President’s letter, | Press Mood Changing. | leaders had made arrangements to try modified at any time. a permanent law is enacted: The cabinet de¢ided there was no| 2. Approve the major provisions reason to change a policy, made clear | of the Senate bill. on numerous occasions. of the British| 3. Add to it a burst of buckshot from the house| (See VIGILANTES, Page 2.) a mandatory ban government’s attitude toward the League of Nations .and the League Covenant. The decision was reached toward the close of a four-and-three-quarter- | hour meeting during which the min-i isters soberly and solemnly reviewed the whole problem, in which the American viewpoint, as indicated by yesterday’s neutrality resolution of the Senate in Washington, was mentioned but kept in the background. The keynote of the cabinet's de- cision was embodied in the statement made July 31 by Sir Samuel Hoare, foreign secretary, in the House of Commons when he said: “I do nut think there need be any doubt that * * * we are fully conscious ot our obligations under our treaties and | under the covenant and that we cer- tainly intend to uphold them.” Will Stand By Pacts. ‘The cabinet members decided they would fulfill those obligations to the limit in conjunction with other coun- tries if war breaks out. | The British government will con- | tinue to keep the United States closely advised of its progress in new peace | efforts and will give Ray Athertor, the United States’ charge d'affaires, a | continuous summary of events. | However, the cabinet remained | firmly opposed to single-handed action as far as sanctions against nations | are concerned, in order sedulously w0 | avoid assuming the role of sole po- | liceman of European peace. Great | Britain will continue to work wita France in the peace efforts. Contrary to expectations, no official statement of the cabinet proceedings was issued, the decisions arfved n it being announced unofficially and mlormal}y. After conferring for two and three- against loans or credits to warring | nations or against the sale or pur- | chase of their securities in this coun- | try. Provisions Mandatory. All provisions probably will bz man- | datory. Such a law, it was contended, would | assure Americans they were not likely | to become embroiled in any imme- | diate foreign troubles. It also would | leave a temporary neutrality act on the statute books until well after the next session convenes. Officials were reported to feel the importance of arms and munitions in connection with the Italian-Ethiopian | situation was highly exaggerated. As |one put it, Italy herself can produce all the arms and munitions she needs, whereas Ethiopia has neither the money nor the credit to purchase any. Therefore they believed it seemed highly improbable that the United States, because of arms and munitions sales, could become involved in that dispute. President Roosevelt invited Chair- man Pittman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to luncheon, pre- sumably to spesd an agreement on neutrality - legislation. He set forth his views to McReynolds last night. Senate Resolution Fails, The Foreign Affairs Committee re- jected the Senate resolution, but deo- cided to let a subcommittee consider what amendments would make it ac- ceptable. The full committee was to meet again later in the day to act cn a re- port by the subcommittee. McReynolds was no less hopeful of | getting a bill through this session than | he was last night after he conferred with the President. | The biggest snag, he asserted, was the section -in the Senate bill making | Otherwise the Italian government | today, for the first time, allowed a pleading note to creep into the cffi- cially inspired press, which has been engaged in a polemic against Great Britain. ‘The plea was summed up by Vir- ginia Gayda, political writer for the Giornale under the headline, “No Conflict, but Collaboration.” ‘The most rampant of recent critics regarding Britain's “obstructionism” to Mussolini’s designs in Ethiopia, Gayda wrote today: “It is above all things certain that no general hostility toward England | and all its vast empire exists in Itally.” Pointing out the great distance be- tween sectors of English opinion re- garding Mussoltni’s aims in Ethiopia, Gayda pleaded for understanding of Italy’s designs. Mutual Benefit Seen. Those designs, he wrote, “signify a development of productive civilization in a territory confined by three British possessions and an augmentation of the reciprocal economic friendship for the mutual benefit of all.” Gayda warned, however, that “it is Italy's hour to provide for itself with- out in any way taking from those who have alreacdv taken.” He based this statement upon the recognized Italian desire to provide itself with colonies, much as Engiand has provided for itself in the past. All Italy awaited today news con- cerning the decision of the British cabinet. The press was editorially silent on the United States Senate’s neutrality resolution. It was admitted in in- ’rormed circles that there was bitter- | ness over some of the provisions of the i quarter hours during the morning, the | it mandatory upon the President to | resolution. At the same time it was ministers reconvened in midafternoon determined to thresh out the question of British pelicy. The complexities of the problem hed led earlier to a belief that the cabinet might not be able to finish its task today, although Prime Min- ister Baldwin, who called it into ex- traordinary session, sought to wind up the matter as rapidly as possible. ‘The ministers conducted a search- ing discussion of the situation even during their lunchtime adjournment. The ministers heard a full report from Anthony Eden, minister for League of Nations’ affairs, of his re- cent conference in Paris with repre- sentatives of Prance and Italy. The new crisis has arisen in inter- netional affairs since Parliament re- cessed August 2. When Parliament adjourned it was stated definitely that Brilain was ready to abide by its obligations un- der the League of Nations Covenant, but would not play the role of “lone policeman” in maintaining peace. New Situation Feared. Now a new element has crept in—a growing fear that Mussolini has as- pirations beyond mere conquest of Ethiopia which are a threat to British Colonial possessions. Said the conservative Post: “The conclusion can no longer be resisted that the subjugation of Ethiopia was conceived in the mind of Il Duce as but the first step in a plan for reviv- ing the glories of the ancient Caesar. His idea is to cultivate the British Empire, only waiting to be carved up by other races whose destiny lies in the | impose an arms embargo upon nations | at war. McReynolds had introduced a resolution giving the President dis- | cretion on that point. | _ McReynolds conferred with Mr. | Roosevelt along with Secretary of | State Hull and Assistant Secretary (See HOUSE BILL, Page 5.) BY CONSTANTINE BROWN. ‘The neutrality bill as passed yester- day by the Senate places the Ameri- can Government in a precarious po- sition, in the opinion of qualified ob- servers. They feel that it ties the hands of the executive branch of the adminis- | tration to exert any moral influence to | avoid the outbreak of a war and, after | & conflagration has begun, it makes it impossible for the United States to contribute to a hastening of the end | of hostilities. The bill, as viewed in administra- tion quarters, should have a two-fold | scope, to enable the Government to | exercise. its moral influence in avoid- ing & war, in conjurction with other peace agencies of the world, and, if hostilities cannot be averted, to keep the United States cut of trouble. The provision of the neutrality bill that an embargo on war paraphernalia can be declared by the President upon the outbreak of war serves. only to bring to the notice of the 64 mations of the world that this country is wash- acknowledged that Italy did not wish | to become embroiled with the United | States. Sailings of troop ships to East Africa will be multiplied dufing the coming week. Experts said the military port of Naples was ready to send out be- tween 10,000 and 12,000 men weekly. Observers Hold N eutrality Bill Would Tie Hands of President ing its hands of anything that may happen outside of the United States. The provision of the bill that the embargo, regardless of ‘merits, must be applied to all belligerents, once war is declared, must ultimately help the aggressor nation, if it happens to be ‘a great power against the weaker nation. Purthermore, in the light of possible future developments, it may be detrimental to the interests of this country. To take a concrete example: If the fear of many well informed into a clash of color and races, the American Government will be com- pelled to refuse assistance in the shape of arms and ammunition to, say, Great Britain or France, which might become involved in a conflict in the to keep Congress in session until some | form of a utilities regulatory measure | has been passed. Whether this would be possible re- mained to be seen. House conferees meeting with Senators in an :ffort to smooth aut differences between the two chambers rejected yesterday a | compromise similar to the one the President has in mind. They adjourned | their meeting with the Senate group | in sharp disagreement. Conference Era Held Passed. After the rejection of this compro- mise by the House, word was given that no further conferences would be held. Chairman Wheeler of the Sen- | ate conferees said apparently the bill | was dead for this session. However, administration leaders, in- cluding Vice President Garner and Speaker Byrns, quickly went into con- ference. Garner was understood to have said.Mr. Roosevelt wanted the compromise adopted and that Senate | chieftains thought the House should | vote on it. Byrns said a motion probably would be made in the House to instruct the conferees to accept the compromise. Later, however, word was passed that the President was prepared to send a letter personally suggesting acceptance of the compromise. LEAVE BILLS GE CHANCE FOR ACTION | Senate Leaders to Take Up Unan- imous Consent Calendar After Guffey Bill. A decision today by Senate leaders to take up the unanimous consent calendar again as soon as the Guffy coal bill is dis] of, opened the way for further consideration of the Government employes’ leave bills be- fore adjournment. The coal bill may be voted on in time to take up the calendar this afternoon. Whether it will be pos- sible to act on proposed amendments to the leave bills under the limitation of debate that applies to the call of the calendar is not certain, but at least today’s development increased the chances for obtaining action. The bills already have passed the House. One increases annual leave from 15 to 30 days and reduces sick leave from 30 to 15 days. Readers’ Guide Amusements Comics Cross-word Puzzle 17-18-19 --A-11 e L BeEY 115 T2 S —— B-2 eeC-1-2-3-4 SRS T | -B-12 Women's Features .._..C-6-7 o GUFFEY COAL BILL PASSAGE I SEEN Friends Confident as Robin- | ,son Sees Favorable Vote in Two Hours. By the Associated Press. Congress was all tangled up in such | formidable difficulties today that | guesses as to the adjournment date ranged as far ahead as next Wednes- | day. | that Congress might quit tomorrow. Still others feared that House mem- bers, if they got a chance to vote on the $250,000,000 tax bill quickly, would drop all else and head for | home, thus forcing an impromptu | adjounment. Administration leaders continued to | seek speedy action on their program. | Under limited debate, the Senate | forged ahead toward a vote today on | the Guffey bituminous coal control | bill, center of so much argument about constituticnal issues. Friends of the measure were con- fident that it would win. They re-| joiced in the chamber’s rejection yes- terday, 44 to 29, of an amendment offered by Senator Tydings, Democrat, | of Maryland. This amendment would have cut the “tax heart” out of the bill. It would have eliminated the provision under which coal operators would have to pay a 15 per cent tax on sales, but would get 90 per cent of it back if they complied with code pro- visions. The section is designed to enforce “little N. R. A.” codes of labor standards and trade practices. Before the Senate met today, Majority Leader Robinson predicted the bill would go through in two hours. The major amendment adopt- ed yesterday was one offered by Sen- ator Borah, Republican, of Idaho, cutting out provisions exempting com- plying operators from certain prose- cutions under the anti-trust laws. Because of the amendment, the House, which passed the bill some time ago, must act again on it after Senate passage. Neutrality Bill Weighed. ‘While the House debated miscei- laneous legislation today, its Foreign Affairs Committee met to consider a seven-point neutrality plan the Sen- ate passed yesterday in an attempt to keep the United States out of any foreign wars. House members were seeking modifications and amend- ments. A heap of legislation the President wants still awaits action. Near the top is the $250,000,000 tax bill. There was some talk of bringing up today in the House a conference agreement in which Senate and House differences over the bill are compromised. However, some legislators were con- | cerned about taking a vote on this measure “too soon” lest many Con- gress members ignore all other legis- lation and go home. President Roosevelt, meanwhile, took & personal hand in an attempt to get a compromise on the utilities Some legislators, however, insisted | (See GUFFEY, Page 3.) THIRD HOUSING PROJECT PLANNED Announcement by Ickes Comes as Surprise—Site Being Withheld. A third low-rent housing project for Washington is about to be launched by the Public Works Administration, it was learned today from official sources. Options already have been ob- | tained by the housing division on a | partially developed tract. The loca- tion was being withheld pending an official announcement by Adminis- trator Ickes, which may be made later today. Plans for the project have gone so far, it was learned, that the Government is about ready to close the option. Word that Administrator Ickes is proposing to build s third housing project came as a surprise, for hous- | ing officials yesterday had indicated no further developments of this kind were being planned in the District. The Public Works Administration is already committed to the expenditure | of $7,000,000 in Federal allotments for two local housing projects, one ’“i the Southwest and the other, an-| nounced last Tuesday, for an area in | Anacostia about a half-mile from Benning and Fort Dupont. Each is to | cost $3,500,000. The cost of the latest development being planned was not stated, but it was presumed it will be on » scale| comparable with the two others. Funds for local housing, officials said, will be taken from the general allotments for housing purposes “whenever needed.” | Merriam, asking a minute of silence | tiifoughout California at 2 p.m.. the| time of the services, was to be followed | by city and Federal offices and most business houses here, with flags at half-staff throughout the day. | At Claremore, Okla., which Rogers |called his “home t{own,” memorial services were set, and at nearby Chel- | sea Rev. Argus J. Hamilton. classmate of the humorist, was to deliver a eulogy. Motion picture producers and dis- | tributors of America announced more | than 12,000 theaters over the country | would be darkened for two minutes during the services. In Des Moines | and Ames, Iowa, carillons were to toll. | while at the Towa State Fair a silent }mbuu was planned At the request of the family the casket was unopened as Rogers’ body {lay in State from 7 a.m. until noon within the gates of Forest Lawn Me- | morial Park in Glendale. And at their | wish_the private funeral program at (See ROGERS, Page 3.) 'BRAIN TRUST HIT BY OHIO GOVERNOR Tells Gardeners New Deal “Needs | Horse Sense Instead of College Professors.” | By the Associated Press. PITTSBURGH, August 22.—Gov. Martin L. Davey of Ohio told the Na- | tional Association of Gardeners last | night the New Deal “needs horse sense instead of college professors.” In a brief address, devoted largely to an explanation of his position and difficulties he has encountered, the executive said much of the “wasteful, incompetent and in some cases dis- honest” relief situation in Ohio was attributable to “theorists with no prac- | tical experience.” | The Governor, while criticizing the “brain trust,” made it clear he still favors President Roosevelt. Associated Gas and Electric Co. Did Not Invite McIntyre. Robinson declared he did not invite Mclntyre to that party, but McIntyre dropped in with a group of friends who were going to dinner together and did not remain more than 20 minutes “I had never talked with McIntyre before.” he declared. “What do you think I want out of the White House? The pen the President signs the death sentences with?” Senator Gibson kept referring to | Robinson as a “social lobbyist” and | declared he had been associating with the “bon ton of Washington society.” “There isn't such a thing as my | social lobbying activities,” shouted | Robinson in reply. | Social lobbyists, Senator Gibson | added. are “the meanest form of those | with which we have to deal and it is | the hardest to trace.” Contacted Secretaries. Robinson admitted that during his activities in Washington he also con- tacted the secretaries of members of Congress for the purpose of finding out “the effect of the mail on them. Attempts of the Senate investiga- tors to have Robinson or Hopson identity a mysterious “C. U,” men- tioned in a telegram of theirs, earlier had proved futile. The telegrtam. sent by Hopson to Robincon, who was working for him against the Wheeler-Rayburn utility regulation bill, said: “Assume B. K. is friend with all politicians ard C. U. is one of them. C. U. is a friend of ours except whei his own mterests are concerned, which is a good ceal of the time.” Both identified B. K. as J. Bruce Kremer, former Montana Democratic National Committeeman now practic- ing law here. It was announced in other quarters today that Kremer, (See IBBB?._i‘axe 1) HOPSON IS SUED FOR LOBBY FUNDS Gangland Massacre Informer “Taken for Ride” in New York Gangland has given its customary “last ride” to another man who knew too much about the gory Union Sta- tion massacre at Kansas City, Mo, two years ago. ‘The body of a swarthy, under-sized man found along the roadside near Kingston, N. Y., on Monday was iden- tified yesterday by fingerprints as that of Jimmie La Capra, underworld char- acter of Kansas City, who was ques- tioned at length by G-men investigat- ing the mass murder of four officers and their prisoner, Frank Nash, in June of 1933. La Capra, who is reported to have given special nts of the Federal Bureau of Investigation certain infor- mation confirming reports of com- plicity by others in the machine-gun slayings, is the third figure in the massacre inquiry to be “put on the spot” by unknowR gunmen. John Lazia, friend of politicians and gangsters in Kansas City, was found shot to death near his home some |as one of the three “trigger men” who turned machine guns on the officers in an abortive attempt to free Nash, was slain near Detroit more than a year ago. La Capra, alias Jimmie Needles, came to Washington several weeks ago to seek compensation from the Government for the information he zave its agents after the massacre, but he was advised there was no reward offered for information in this case. He sought vainly to interview J. Edgar Hoover, director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Miller’s two companions in the sta- tion plaza murders were Charles “Pretty Boy” Floyd, slain by G-men when he sought to elude arrest on'an Ohio farm, and Adam Richeiti, Floyd’s lieutenant in crime, who has been sentenced to hang October 4. La Capra, fearful for life, was jailed at his own req while being interrogated in Kansas City. He js reported to have told about an alleged liaison between and months after the massacre. Verne Miller, identified by Federal agents : 7 gangsters poli- udmmmmmmflmnuv e Stockholders Demand Associated Gas Officers Be Compelled to Reimburse Company. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, August 22 —A- stock- holders’ suit to compel H. C. Hopson, vice president and treasurer; John I. Mange, president, and seven other officers and directors of the Asso- ciated Gas & Electric Co. to reim- burse the company for more than $1,000,000 spent in lobbying against the administration’s utilities legisla- tion was filed today in the Supreme Court. The complaint charges the officers were “never authorized to engage in lobbying activities, either directly or indirectly, that lobbying is illegal and that all money spent to prevent the passage of the bill (the Wheeler-Ray- burn bill) was improperly, fraudutent and illegally spent.” The plaintiffs are Murray Kanner, owner of 107 shares of class A stock, two shares of common and three $1,000 bonds, and Simpson Levor, holder of 91 shares of class A and 21 shares of common. The action also seeks to recover unspecified sums allegedly wasted or acquired by the defendants “in viola- tion of their duties.” 2