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WEATHER. (U S Weather Bureau Forecast.) Generally fair tonight and tomorrow, followed by local thundershowers late tomorrow afternoon or night. Tempera- tures—Highest, 82, at 2:45 p.m. yester- day; lowest. 64, at 6:15 a.m. today. Full report on page A-11. Closing N. Y. Markets, Pages 17, 18, 19 No. 33,379. t office, W. Entered as second class matter ashingoon, . ¢ Ch WITH SUNDAY MORNING EDITION WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, IL DUCE TO PROTEST TO LEAGUE AGAINST BRITISH NAVY'S THREAT; PARIS CABIN Fleet Declared Violation of Covenant. DICTATOR GETS FINAL WAR SAY Tone of Press Is Slightly Milder to London. 7 The Ethiopian Situation. ROME—Great Britain’s concentration of fighting ships in the Mediter- ranean is to be met, according to a high official, with a protest by Italy to the League of Nations Counci. ‘The Italian press to®k a milder tone toward Britain, however, as war stocks fell. A royal decree gave Premier Mussolini sole power to in- terpret the international war code for Italy—a legal position to answer any attacks on his African program. ‘Ten steamers loaded troops at Naples for immediate sailing. LONDON—Official surprise was im- mediately expressed at the report of an Italian protest. Authorities said that the British fleet maneuvers were purely precautionary along the route of the British empire com- munications. There was no threat against Italy, they stated. The Stock Exchange was nervous in con- tinuance of yesterday's flurry. Ex- change was sensitive to continental operations, centering on buying of 's in connection with ship- of gold to the United States, ved to represent fugitive capit: GENEVA—The League of Nations stil awaited Mussolini's decision on its peace plan. but was pessimistic of his acceptance. Laval went back to Paris to call a plenary meeting of the French cabinet for tomorrow. PARIS—A survey of European fin cial circles showed that private financial sanctions already have been virtually applied against Italy. Paris authority said French pockets were empty to foreign borrower: especially if money was wanted for war. capitals of Europe. ADDIS ABABA—Emperor Haile Selassie turned from more serious concerns to be host to nearly 100 American correspondents and cameramen at a banquet in the imperial palace. Italian Tone Moderates. (Copyright, 1935, by the Associated Press.) ROME, September 20—A slightlsy more conciliatory attitude Great Britain was displayed tonight in government circles and the press, but a high authority disclosed that Premier Mussolini will protest to the League of Nations Council against the concentration of British naval forces in the Mediterranean. Most significant of the conciliatory indications was the fact that war mu- nitions shares fell heavily on the stock exchange, although other shares held firm or advanced For example, the stock of the Ilva Co.. which manufactures guns and war products, fell 7!, points, and the stock of the Fiat Co., which includes machine guns and tanks in its prod- ucts, fell 16. High authority said that II Duce had instructed Baron Pompeo Aloisi, Italy's chief delegate to the League, to call the council’s attention to the situation created by the British rein- forcements of their regular Mediter- ranean fleet as constituting a threat of war Aloisi also is to state, it was said, that the British actions are equal to an anticipation of League application of sanctions against treaty violators and therefore are in violation of the principles of the League of Nations. Covenant Allows Protest. (Article XI of the League Covenant gays: “Any war or threat of war, whether immediately affecting any of the members of the League or not, is hereby declared a matter of concern to the whole League, and the League shall take any action that may be deemed wise and effectual to safe- guard the peace of nations. any such emergency should arise the gecretary general shall on the request of any member of the League forth- with summon a meeting of the Council. It is also declared to be the friendly right of each member of the League to bring to the attention of the as- sembly or of the Council any circum- stances whatever affecting interna- tional relations which threaten to dis- turb international peace or the good understanding between nations upon which peace depends.”) Italian newspapers for the last few days have stated Italy's position in regard to the British concentration of warships at great length. They declared Great Britain's action in the Mediterranean constitutes at least as great a violation of the League’s cov- enant as Italy’s concentration of troops in East Africa. ‘The newspapers have suggested that (See ETHIOPIA, Page Readers’ Guide Amusements Comics _ Cross-word Puzzle - Editorials - Finance __ Lost and Found _A-17-18-19 -A-11 C-5 Short Story - Society ____ Washington Wayside ____A-14 Women'’s Features...C-4, C-6 Similar word came from other toward | In case | ew Threat to Great Britait_l May Bring H urried Session Interes ET MEETING CALLED 3 '.'Secre't Massing of Ttalians In Northern Africa Reported . Egyptian of Parliament Next Week. By the Assoclated Press LONDON, September 20.—The an- cient land of Libya, scene of Roman colonial conquests under Caesar, de- | veloped into a new focal point of concern for British circles. Reports from Rome, they said, indi- cated a secret massing of altalian troops and munitions in the North African possession of TItaly, Great Britain's Egyptian interests. British quarters considered that the empire’s “Iife line” was already in- volved by the reported massing of Itaiian egplanes and submarines in | Sicily, directly obposite the vital Brit- {ish stronghold of Malta in the Medi- terranean. | Early Parliament Session Likely. Spurred by these developments, in- formed sources said, an emergency session of Parliament might be called tar earlier than the scheduled October 29 meeting. SpoKesmen for British circles scoffed at Italian press charges that Great Britain had promised Emperor Haile Selassie indirect assistance with a view to forcing an Italo-Ethiopian war to a finish and exhausting Italy. If ‘the British government intended to help Ethiopia. these sources pointed out, the arms ban which still is in force would have long since been lifted A triple rift in the British Labor party provided more complications SECURTTIES SLUMP ON WORLD HARTS War Scare Sends Bonds Tumbling, but Commod- ities Continue Gains. By the Associated Press Securities markets slumped under i sporadic waves of nervous selling in | principal American and European markets today, as financial centers kept anxious eyes trained on Rome and Geneva The New York and London Stock Exchanges were sharply iower, sub- ject to occasional rallies. Some of the British government bonds in both markets dropped as much as $1 to €150 per $100 par value, and prices of Italian issues crumbled more rap- idly. Shares in the New York Stock Ex- near ange declined $1 to $4 under an| early selling wave, with some brokers reporting heavy offerings from Europe. Prices stiffened in Wall Street, how- ever, after the close of foreign mar- | kets. Ttalian Securities Slump. Securiiies prices brcke sharply in Rome and Milan, in response to the | Italian cabinet’s decision for a huge war loan and heavier taxes. The Ber- lin and Paris markets were nervotis. | The recent upsurge in wheat prices continued in Liverpool, and for a time in Winnipeg, after the close of Eu- ropean markets. Profit-taking turned | cereal prices downward in the Chicago pit. In markets for materials used in lin the fig-saw puzzle of affairs at home and abroad. The party dissension resulted from Lord Ponsonby's resignation from the party leadership, the resignation of Sir Richard Stafford Cripps from the party executive (committee), and George Lansbury's opposition to the party policy of advocating applica- | tion of sanctions. Softening of Policy Forecast. The rift was interpreted in some British quarters as a possible fore- runner to a softening of Britain's policy. These quarters maintained that it was the influence of the National Council of Labor (which represents the Trades Union Council, the Na- tional Labor Executive and the Par- liamentary Executive) favoring sanc- tions that led the government to what more conservative elements regarded as extreme firmness. Diplomatic quarters saw some sig- nificance in the decision of King George and Queen Mary to return frem Balmoral Castle today, breaking up their holiday in Scotland three or four days early, pussibly in view of a projected cabinet’ meeting Septem- ber 24, The King's return frees one minis- ter—one of the cabinet always re- maining in attendance on the King at Balmoral—and it was believed most of the other ministers would assemble in London early next week for a re- view of the international situation ITALIAN VESSELS MISSING AT SE Troop Ships Which Departed From Genoa Fail to Reach Suez. | By the Associated Press PORT SAID, September 20.—The mysterious whereabouts of a number of Italian ships which left Genoa as long ago as September 7 today excited speculation when it was revealed that none of them has yet reached the Suez Canal The time allowed for the voyage is between five and six days. The Pied- monte, the first to leave Genoa, cleared on September 7. The Cesarea Sannio, Italia Aquileia and the Calabria, which left between September 13 and Sep- tember 14, also have yet to appear in Suez waters. There is no news here of the arrival of any of the ships, either in the Ital- ian North African ports of Tripoli and Benghasi or at the Dodecanese Islands. ITALIAN OFFICIALS SILENT. ROME, September 20 (#).—A spokes- man for the Italian government de- | clined today to discuss transport move- | ments when questioned as to the whereabouts of a number of troop ships which have failed to reach the Suez Canal. The ships left Genoa between Sep- | tember 7 and September 14 and should large quantities in war, copper con- | tinued a strong feature. | Active demand for collar exchange was reported in London, as gold ex- | ports were arranged to New York, but | later the British currency encountered | support, and in Wall Street it was | quoted cnly slightly under yesterday's final level. A substantial movement | of gold from Paris to New York was reported “in Wall Street. Insurance Rates Increased. Marine insurance rates were hoisted sharply in New York. 2 Several investment advisory services | Candda to halt Premier Mussolini’s | have reached Suez waters in at least | six days. The spokesman said, however, that no heavy reinforcements are being sent | to the Italian port of Tripoli and those | that have been dispatched there are | for colonial defense, not for aggression. The undisclosed whereabouts of the | ships and their falure to pass through the Suez Canal were*taken in military circles to mean that there is a heavy concentration of troops in Libya, Ital- | ian North African colony. Sanctions Urged b.y Workers. 20 (#).—League of Nations sanctions against Italy- were called for today by the Trades and Labor Congress of issued’ warnings to their clients against | invasion of Ethiopia. The congress. 'Premier 'Laval Speeds From Geneva. GLUM ENVOYS | WAIT AND HOPE ‘Chance Scen Ttaly | May Offer New Peace Plan. By the Associated Press. . GENEVA, September 20.—The pos- sibilities of a war in Africa and un- rest in France sent Premier Laval home from Geneva today to summon & plenary cabinet meeting for tomor- TOW. What, if any. sanctions France will epared to take against Mussolini al's chief problem. less important is the rising tide of internal troubles which has threatened to force him to tie his hands for a.firm stand st Geneva. The alarm and growing restless- ness at home are undoubtedly respon- sible for much of Laval's hesitation to take a strong stand at Geneva.” a French official said. “With the as- surance of a united country behind him a strong attitude would be pos- sible. Now he is forced to think of France's international obligations in the light of its internal situation.” Income Tax Collections Slump. The growing seriousness of the French internal situation is shown in the income tax collections of less than 500,000,000 franes (about $35.000,000) up to July 31 of this year. compared to 4.500.000.000 francs for the same time a year ago. However opposes bein Italy throug resolutely Premier Laval dragged into & w t a League apphcation of penalties, his natic defense ministry has strengthened all arms into alert readiness The railroad guard at Djibouti, French Somaliland, will soon be brought to 6,000 troops. The French army of three-quarters of a million men is scattered throughout the em- pire, but half if it is stationed on ‘he continent in readiness for its annual maneuvers. The navy’s 600,000 tons of fighting strength is ready for | emergencies. ! Certain French sources here said to- day they believed Premier Mussolini would not give a flat no to the League of Nations compromise plan for s tlement of the Italo-Ethiopian di pute. but would suggest a substitute. Although this view was not shared unanimously by the French, one of them said: “Premier Mussolini may reply, ‘Your plan is idiotic, but I am willing to discuss some other one.’ " There were unofficial reports that Premier Laval may arrange to see I Duce at Stresa, Italy, next week, and that Salvador de Madariaga of Spain ! chairman of the Italo-Ethiopia: ) Committee, which drew up the com- | promise proposal, might also try to see the Italian leader. Opposing Pledges Wanted. A report was circulated in League | quarters that Great Britain seeks a pledge from Il Duce that he will bring | back the major part of his armie: | from Northeast Africa, and it was stated that the Italians, on their part, want a pledge that there shall be no talk of League military penalties | against Italy in the event of war with Ethiopia. From a high source came the decla- ration that De Madariaga’s committee does not believe there can be a modi- fication of the “framework plan” presented to Italy and Ethiopia. I8 was stated that since this is merely a skeleton scheme, both dis- puting parties must accept it at least (as a basis for negotiations or they SEPTEMBER 20, 1935—F1 THAT GAL WELL O Ngw DEAL 2 o PACKLES =7 = . ¢ Foening SHtar FTY-FOUR PAGES. LAN’ SAKES! DONT KNOW WHEN SHE'S FF! LONSTITUTIONAL S The only evening paper in Washington with the Associated Press News and Wirephoto Services. Some Retur, KENNEDY GUH:EY CUAI_ A[}T ;City Fire Department Joins KNG OFC § | Directors Given Favorable Report by C. E. Bockus, Committee Head. By the Associated Press A report described as fav Guffey coal stabilizatic mitted to directors of of Commerce of the U of ite mittee designated to analyze t) sckus included in his repe ments that the coal industry eral is split on the measure Today's session, execu was outlined for report vy cham- ber officials. No details were given Other reports submitted were by Fred H. Clausen of Horicon, Wis.. on tax legislation passed by the last Con- gress, and one by Robert V. Fleminz of this city on the banking act m nature { Faults Found in Legislation. , It was stated these two speakers found some faults and some good points in the legislation which they evaluated Special committees have been busy drawing up reports on legislative trends. the farm situation. labor legis- lation written into the statute books at the last session of Congress and }several other subjects. Officials of the chamber these reports contained most of the outright criticism of the New Deal that would be made public. There was some doubt a statement would be made on behalf of the board, as has been the custom in the past. though some directors were known to favor such a statement. Recommendations Planned. | At this session of the board. the | first since Congress adjourned. plans are being made for presenting recom- mendations when Congress convenes again. A special committee has been studying methods of business co- operation to suppiant the demolished N. R. A. codes, but whether this would lead to any recommendation for leg- islation was not indicated in advance. It was said at chamber headquar- | ters that one major report before the directors dealt with “trends in legis- !lation.” It has been drawn by a "s;)e(‘ml committee headed by John W O’Leary, and discusses enactments of the session of Congress recently ended. The question of Federal expendi- tures also is expected to bulk large in the directors’ discussions. The cham- | | ber, which has taken issue with spend- | | indicated HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, September | unloading their commitments on war | representing 105,000 workers, pledged news, |itself at its annual convention to At the same time substantial in- |support the sanctions and urged the | creases in insurance rates to Italy and | League to adopt them. Italian possessions reflected the seri- | Would get nowhere. and that amy|Ing policies of the administration, has modification must be made after a{urg?d that the budget be balanced as preliminary acceptance. quickly as possible. Course to Be Shaped. ‘The Capital expected that the direc- Pessimism Prevails. Pessimism prevaiied today among | the important delegations Premier Mussolini’'s decision. great gap separating Italy’s African demands and the five-power |uess could expect a “breathing spell.” committee’s proposal for development| On the whole the meeting was ex- of Ethiopia, League statesmen said, | pected to go far in shaping the cham- offered small hopes chat Mussolini's | ber's course of action with regard ‘o answer would prove conciliatory. | the New Deal and legislation in gen- Warships in the Mediteyranean eral during the coming months. loomed sternly above th calculations| In the last year the tenor of cham- of the delegates, who were discussing | ber meetings has undergone a marked the feasibility of any sanctions in- | change. A year ago, when the di- volving an economic blockade. | rectors met, there was apparent an The | cent declaration that his program was awaiting | tors would discuss the President’s re- | East | substantially completed and that busi- | | ousness of developments abroad. i Among items scanned by inarket }analyxts were: Copper for export was | pushed up to another new two-year | (See MARKETS, Page 3.) GIBRALTAR CLOSED WITH IRON NETTING | i i ish Cruiser Exeter Arrives Unexpectedly. By the Associated Press. GIBRALTAR, September 20.—The last open part of the harbor was closed with iron nets today as the | British cruwser Exeter arrived unex- webbing of iron nets across the North- | mole Viaduct at the entrance of the harbor. There was a candle famine in the city today following instructions to civilians to provide themselves with | that means of light for “certain emer- | gencies.” Thousands of townsfolk, as well as thousands of Spanish inhabi- | tants of the neighborhood, raided the shops of their candle stocks. Mer- chants cabled for more. It was | sources new air forces units are ex- | pected here shortly. Authorities Bar Entrance as Brit- | pectedly. The authorities strung the | learned from unofficial | Sunday = “THIS WEEK"” EE “He Hired Out as Governor” FRAZIER HUNT —introduces Oklahoma’s pic- turesque E. W. Marland. * % * “Fire Ball” FRANK BUCK —writes of the most danger- ous, savage leopard he ever caught. ~ * # 8 “Can Louis Tame the Baer?” WILLIAM INGLIS —author of “Champions Off Guard” sees the fight game, swinging back to million dol- lar gate days. % * % These features and a fine array of new fiction will be ready for you =R [ The Sunday Star News of the British warships and | effort to soft pedal sharp criticisin itheir whereabouts was scrutinized { and seek to devise harmonious work- eagerly during informal conversations | ing relationships between business ana |in League lobbies. Military experts fthe admfinistration. | who were explaining to Swiss news- | papers six weeks ago that Ethiopia’s | warriors had no chance against Mus- solini’s motorized army were explain- ing now what chance Italy’s air and sea forces might have against Brit- ain’s imperial fleet. BRITISH LINER CANCELS | MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE Maiden Voyage Changed as Pre- cautionary Step Because of War Scare. By the Associated Press. LONDON, September 20.—The Pen- insular and Orient Steamship Line announced today that in view of the Italo-Ethiopian situation its liner Strathmore will not enter the Medi- terranean on its maiden cruise The Strathmore, which will sail from England September 27, has can- celed its stop at Napies and will go instead to Dakar, in French West Africa. Line officials said the change in itinerary was made as a precaution- ary step, not on any knowledge that | a Mediterranean , cruise would be dangerous. Safety Broadcasts. Today. 5:45 p.m., WISV—Interview with Policeman Nestor on the men- ace of horn-blowing and how the horn should be used. ~This will be broadcast from the cor- ner of Eleventh street and Pennsylvania avenue. :15 p.m., WMAL—Interview with Star reporter who covered the story of the death of 2-year- old Albert McKenney, the sev- enty-seventh traffic victim this year. ‘Tomorrow. 1:00 p.m., WISV—Interview with traffic policeman, broadcast from the corner of Fifteenth street and New York avenue, to bring outectual rush hour vio- lations. Interviews with pass- ersby at the same intersection regarding their ideas on mak- ing Washington streets safer. 10:15 pm., WRC—Interview with Miss Janie Michener, woman taxicab driver, on her views of Washington traffic as a woman and as a cab driver. Star Safe-Driving Chief Charles E. and Orders 8060 Alarm Divi homes of the city, whole-heartedly today indorsing Campaign hrom Signs Pledge More for Aides. on Included. The District Fire Department, guardians of life and property in the had extended The Evening its humanitarian endeavors by Star careful driving campaign and requesting safety pledges to be sizned by every driver on the force. Fire Chief Charles E. Schrom led his signature to the dotted line and ordering 800 pledges. E.« and Private W. their indorsement. C. S. Peterson Hartwell added ion of the department, the s section, also added the of its organization to the lerbert A. Friede, superin- tendent of the fire alarms headquar- ters, signed the pledge along Wi Daniel F. Harbison, fire alarm oper- ator; Thomas Jones, acting Wire drive. ith HOEY PROBE BARES ROGERS VOWTODIE Caretaker Says 0il Heir Un- nerved by Suicide of Torch Singer. Br the Associated Press WEST CHESTER, Pa., September 20.—Claude Battin, 50-year-old gar- dener. told a coroner’s jury today that Henry H. Rogers, threatened to kill himself the night of Septcmber 11, after Vi ioey, blond torch singer, was found shot to death in his | old Dutch farm house. Battin said Rogers had “a few drops of blood on his fingers,” when he re- turned from the upstairs room where a few seconds before the shot had been heard. The bald caretaker said he was in the kitchen and that he could see Rogers and William J. Kelley, a cameraman friend of the oil fortune heir. They were talking and Rogers was wringing his nands. Then the shot rang out. Threatens to Use Gun. The witness said Rogers dashed up- stairs and when he came down he was crying: “Oh, my God! She’s shot herself, i'my sweetheart shot herself! Where are the guns, I'll use them myself.” “Didn't you tell the officers ‘there’s been a murder committed?'” Battin was asked. The witness said he could not re- member making the statement, and | added that he was excited at the time. George Yamada, Rogers’ Japanese cook, was the next witness. He testi- fied the show-girl took apparent pleas- ure in cleaning and arranging the farm house before Rogers returned from New York. September 11. Telling of the death, Yamada said | Rogers rushed excitedly into the kitchen, crying that Miss Hoey had killed herself and saying. “I wish to 'AGRARIANS TOPPLE SPANISH CABINET iDemnnd More Representation. Premier Lerroux May Be Asked to Serve Again. By the Associated Press. MADRID, September 20.—The cab- inet of Premier Alejandro Lerroux resigned today. Resignation of the cabinet, formed April 3, followed unsuccessful efforts by Lerroux to reach a compromise with Agrarians, who sought a greater representation in the cabinet. It was generally expected President Alcala Zamcra would ask Lerroux to form a new cabinet. Presidential consultations with party leaders were to begin later today. The Agrarian leader, Martinez De Velasco, had declined to continue col- laboration of his group in the cabinet although he offered to support the government in the Cortes (Parlia- | ment). 17 Holiday Killings Reported. GUADALAJARA, Mexico, Septem- ber 20 (#).—Reports that 17 persons were killed and 31 wounded during a fight which broke out while towns- people of La Joya, Michoacan, were celebrating a holiday were brought here today by travelers. L] the way in the movement by affixing Acting Sergeant chief: William Porter. fire alarm phone operator, and Harold Rein- smith. electrical draftsman. Fire Chief Schrom has not only taken up the signing of pledges. He will see that the men live up to them Furthermore, he is lending some of (See SAFETY, Page 6.) DR, WALTER HOUGH DES AT AGE OF 76 Anthropologist, Since 1886 With Smithsonian, I Short Time. Dr. Walter Hough, head curator of anthropology National Museum. and internationally known as an anthro- pologist, died early today at his home 1332 Farragut street, after a short illness. He was 76 vears old Dr. Hough had been on sick leave for the past 10 days, according to Dr. Alexander Wetmore, assistant sec- retary of the Smithsonian Institution Death came at 1:30 am., with Mrs Hough at _the bedside. Shocked by the death of his col- league, Dr. Wetmore declared the world of science loses one of its out- standing figures. “He had an amazing fund of information in the field of anthropology.” Dr. Wetmore said, “and a remarkable memory for such data.” Funeral services will be held Monday | at 10 a.m. at Hines’ funeral establish- | ment, 2901 Fourteenth street. Long With Smithsonian. | Dr. Hough had been with the Smith- sonian Institution since 1886. during which time he had contributed lib- erally to the world's knowledge of the races of man. He was the author of several books on the American Indian and of numerous papers on ethnology and archeology. He had conducted repeated explorations in the American Southwest and ir Mexico for the pur- | pose of archeological and ethnological research. A native of Morgantown, W. Va Dr. Hough came of Revolutionary W stock. He was educated at West Vir | ginia University, from which he re- ceived the degree of doctor of philos- | ophy in 1894, and at other schools. In | connection with his hobby of water colors he attended the Corcoran School of Art here. He had been a resident of Washing- ton for nearly half a century. Headed Scientific Groups. He was a member of the following Yesterday’s Circulation, 127,604 ns Not Yet Recelved TWO CENTS. RESINS S.E.C.T0 RETURN 10 WALL STREET ! President Announces His Resignation, Effective Next Monday. [PLANS TO VISIT EUROPE | BEFORE RESUMING WORK Securities Unit Chief Had Been Counted on to Put Holding Act Into Operation. BULLETIN, HYDE PARK, N. Y., September 20 (#).—President Roosevelt will name f(oday the commission of five to administer the new Guffey coal stabilization act BY J. RUSSELL YOUNG, Staft Correspondent of The Star. HYDE PARK, N. Y., September 20.— President Roosevelt announced here today that Joseph P. Kennedy ha | resigned as cairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission to becom- | effectite next Monday. In making this announcement. the President said he had agreed some time ago to Kennedy's request to be permitted to retire. The President said Kennedy had an understandi when he first accepted the chairm: ship of the S. E. C. that he could get out in about a year. Kennedy, who proposes returning to the brokerage business, visited the | President here personally about 10 | days ago. and it is understood he then obtained the President’s consent to his proposed resignation. Since then Kennedy has written a formal 1 letter of resignation to the President, | which, along with one to be written by the President later today formally accepting it, will be made public tomorrow. ¥ Will Sali Next Tuesday. According to the President's advicr Kenni will sail from New Yor next Tuesday for a vacation in Europ before returning to Wall Street. While the President accepted Ken nedy's resignation, it is known that hc was especially anxious to keep thic young official of the New Deal at the head of the Securities Exchange Com- mission. The loss of Kennedy is looked upon as a real blow to the President’s plans, particularly so. in- asmuch as he was counting on Ken- nedy to put into successful operation the holding companies act, which was passed at the last session of Congress and which was turned over to the S. E. C. to administer. When asked today if he had any one in mind as Kennedy's successor, the President said he @id not. There is every reason to expect that the President, in his letter of accept- | ance to Kennedy. to be made public | tomorrow, will express pride in Ken- i nedy’s work Business Feared Act. When the securities exchange act was passed business was fearful of t consequences, It was regarded wi: distrust and as a possible menace There was unmistakable animosity to it and to those intrusted with its ad- ministration ! Much concern was felt. too. in finan- cial circles when the President selected Kennedy, youthful but highly success- ful stock market operator, to head the S. E. C. But, during the little over a vear the S. E. C. has been in operation, virtually all the fears and distrust have passed. and instead of animosity toward Kennedy there has developed a genuine feeling of confidence and respect Mr. Kennedy's resignation had been expected for some time. It has been known for many months that Kennedy was anxious to get back to the broker- age business. The understanding is that when he returns from Europe he will become a partner in a brokerage or bond selling house. With only a short time remaining before leaving for Washington, the President knuckled down to a full day of labor in hopes of clearing his desk and being ready to depart Sunday night. Especially anxious to whip into shape his work-relief program, he had among his numerous callers today the ! Governors of three States, as well as the wol progress administrator of New York State. McNutt Among Callers. The Governors with whom the Pres- ident conferred today are Theodore Green, Rhode Island: Louis Brann Maine, and Paul V. McNutt, Indiana | The other work-relief conferee on the President’s list is Lester W. Her- zog of New York. In the absence of any indication | from the Summer White House re- | lating to the visit of this group, it is | expected that the three Governors, at least, had journeyeu to Hyde Park organizations: The American Anthro- | with one common onjective—to get a pological Association, of which he was |share of the $1225,000.000 relief a past president: the American As-|money known to be still in hand and | sociation for the Advancement of unallocated. | Science, of which he was a vice pres- | Among the President’s other callers ident; the Anthropological Society of |today are Judge Irving Lehman, Paris, the Anthropological Society of | brother of New York's Governor and Washington, of which he served twice | close friend of the President; John as president; the Washington Acad- | Studebaker, Federal commissioner of emy of Sciences, the American Mu- |~ (See KENNEDY, Page 8.) seums Association, the International Society of American Artists, the Cos- mos Club, the Archeological So- ciety of Washington, the Washington Water Color Club, the Columbia | Heights Citizens’ Association, Phi Beta Kappa and the Order of Isa- | bella of Spain, of which he was a | knight. MELCHER IN FILMLAND AMONG THE STARS Turn to Page A-7 |LESS SCALE SINGING ' URGED TO REDUCE NOISE | | “Asleep in the Deep” Barred in New York Abatement Campaign. | By the Associated Press. | NEW YORK, September 20.—Vocal- | ists were invited today to join in | Gotham’s noise-abatement campaign | by cutting down on their scale sing- | ing. | “Try to vary scale singing with | complete selections.” suggested Ernest H. Peabody, president of the League | for Lgss Noise. | Musicians also were urged: [ Not to beat time with their feet if they live in an upstairs apartment. | Not to sing in the bath room. | A final suggestion was, “If you age a singer and must practice, don't | select “Asleep in the Deep.'” ¢