Evening Star Newspaper, October 10, 1935, Page 1

WEATHER. (U. 8. Weather Bureau Forecast.) Partly cloudy, slightly warmer tonight; tomorrow cloudy, possibly occasional light rain; colder tomorrow night. Tempera- tures—Highest, 67, at 3:30 p.m. yester- day; lowest, 41, at 3:30 a.m. today. Full report on page A-9. Closing N. Y. Markets, Pages 17, 18, 19 Entered as second class macter post office, Washington, D. C. No. 33,399.- ah WASHINGTON, D. C, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1935—FIFTY-FOUR PAGES. #¥#% ’ ‘WITH SUNDAY MORNING EDITION ¢ Foening Sfar The only evening paper in Washington with the Associated Press News and Wirephoto Services. Some Returms UP) Means Associated Press. Yesterday’s Circulation, 130,090 Not Yet Received. TWO CENTS. BLOCKADE MEANS WAR, SAYS ITALY CENSURE OF 50 NATIONS BRINGS GENEVA WARNING; AKSUM, Rome Counting on Oil From Germany. VERDICT TAKE WITHOUT VOTE Geneva’s Next Job Is Application of Penalties. By the Associated Press. GENEVA, October 10 —An Italian spokesman told the Associated Press today any naval blockade against Italy means war. The spokesman said the Italian dele- gation probably would leave Geneva tomorrow, although still awaiting or- ders. Discussing the possibility that an {neffective economic boycott might Jead to a blockade to make sanctions really effective, he said the Italian people do not fear economic sanctions because Italy counts on getting its necessities from Germany through Austria. He added oil can be ob- tained “from some other nation” which can send it to Italy through Germany. Italy Stifling to Death. Italians are enraged as well as de- pressed over the Assembly’s over- whelming condemnation of Italy, the spokesman said. g “Why will the world not recognize Italy is stifling unto death and needs to find an outlet?” he asked. “Why doesn't it realize it must remove the causes of war and give Italy some great open spaces where Italians may breathe?” The League of Nations, with at least 50 of its 59 members definitely on record as approving the punishment of Italy for its invasion of Ethiopia, | moved meanwhile for a quick applica- tion of that punishment. The Steering Committee of the League Assembly decided that repre- | sentatives of every member of the League should serve on a committe to co- ordinate the work of the Council and the Assembly in instituting sanctions against Italy. Since Germany will leave the League October 21, the decision means that the Co-ordination Commission will be made up of 56 nations. At a morning meeting the Assembly gave its overwhelming approval to the Council’s condemnation of Italy. Two Refuse to Accept Report. Only Italy, Austria and Hungary announced non-acceptance of the Council’s report against Italy, al- though in League circles it was sug- gested that Albania probably would at least make reservations to the general vote of condemnation. In an afternoon session of the As-| | Hungary, sembly, Tecle Hawariate, the Ethiopian delegate, charged anew that his nation ‘was the victim of atrocious aggression. He declared: “It is not war but massacre, because of the superiority of the Italian armament.” He said that he would accept, in ihe name of the Ethiopian government, &1l procedure which the League decides on with a view toward ending the hostili- ties, but that he would accept nothing which would place a premium on ag- gression. Approval of the League's stand for sanctions was expressed by representa- tives of Ecuador, Chile, Yugoslavia and Greece. The latter two delegates said they | represented the Little Entente and ‘he Balkan Eentente, respectively, in hold- ing that the League Covenant agaiust aggression should be faithfully applied, Representatives of 54 nations at- tended the morning session. C. Fotich of Yugoslavia speaking in the name of the Little Entente (Yugo- slavia, Czechoslovakia and .,Rumania), said the Little Entente believes above all that the Covenant should be tully applied and that it remains faithful to the Covenant. Demetrios Maximos of Greece made & similar declaration on behalf of the Balkan Entente. League Faces Second Task. “The League is now faced by its second task,” asserted Anthony Eden of England. “Action must be taken. I declare our full willingness to par- ticipate in that action.” Premier Plerre Laval of France also declared his nation’s intention to meet (See GENEVA, Page 3.) LONGSHOREMAN STRIKE BELIEVED INEVITABLE By the Associated Press. GALVESTON, Tex, October 10.— Only a “miracle” can prevent a strike of 5,000 longshoremen at Texas ports and Lake Charles, La., tomorrow at 8 am, M. J. Dwyer, district president of the International Longshoremen Asso- Dwy e shortly before a conference with Maycr Adrian F. Levy “to work out plans for the ports’ welfare.” Both Dwyer and the shipping in- terests admitted the strike appeaced certain. The Norwegian steamer Wii- liam Blumer, under a New Orleans boycott, continued the work of un- loading grain with non-union men, Spokesmen for steamship opera said they had made their last - sion to the International men’s Association, except Italy and Ethiopia | <@ HOLY CITY, FALLS < qumming Named ‘Geneva Observer To Promote Peace Hull’s Aide Will Work With Gilbert in Aiding League Efjorts. | By the Associated Press. GENEVA, October 10—Hugh S. Cumming, jr., executive assistant tc Sec- retary of State Hull of the United States, has been instructed by Hull to work with Prentis B. Gilbert, Amer- ican consul at Geneva, to co-ordinate activities in watching League efforts for peace between Italy and Ethiopia. It was learned authoritatively that this new arrangement in no way Nations, but was in line with the United States announced policy to | interest itself in efforts for peace | by any agency. Cumming has begun his work. DEFECTIONS HURT SANETONS VALLE Austria and Hungary Can | Supply Italy With Needed Materials. BY CONSTANTINE BROWN. The defection of Austria and Hun- gary from application of economic sanctions against Italy weakens con- siderably the stand taken by other nations at Geneva. since italy will not be deprived of some raw ma- terials necessary to continue the war against Ethiopia. Before the Assembly of the League met yesterdey it was known in well- informed League quarters that at least two nations—Austria and Hun- gary—would disassociate themselves | from the action of the other mem- bers. It is believed now that Switzerland and Yugoslavia, while voting in favor of economic sanctions. would not en- force them. Independent of Mediterranean. The open desertion of Austria and Hungary renders Italy practically in- dependent of the Mediterranean for foodstuffs. Hurgary continues to be ons qf the principal granaries of Europe and will continue to supply, as in the past, the Italians with whest, corn and cattle. Austria, less is the main commercial center in Central Europe. 1t is the clearing house for the raw-material producing countries of the Danubian Valley— Czechoslovakia, Rumania, Bulgaria and Yugoslavia. As long as this center is not closed to Mussolini there is nothing to prevent the other Danubian states which have voted in favor of economic sanctions to sell the products in Vienna without caring where they will be directed thence. A new network of roads between Italy and Austria was inaugurated last year and trucks and railways can convey to Italy all the raw materials Italy needs. Oil, which Rumania is producing in large quantities, can reach Ltaly by way of Austria. Oil is one of the most important commodities needed by Mussolini, because without it the Italian navy would be helpless. Hungary Can Send Coal. In the same manner coal from Transylvania and Hungary can be sent to Italy, in case the German government decides to abide—unoffi- clally—by the decisions of the League. Such an attitude of the Reich seems, according to reports from Europe, very unlikely. In diplomatic quarters it is believed (See SANCTIONS, Page 3.) ETHIOPIANS PREPARE TO EVACUATE HARAR Governor Orders Wide Breaches Cut in Ancient Walls to Permit Flight. By the Associated Press. HARAR, Ethiopia, October 9, Wed- nesday, 9:15 p.m., delayed in trans- v | indicated any co-operation by lhe‘ United States with the League of | important as an agricultural country.‘ Ancient Relics Spared in Attack. MORE NATIVES QUIT ITALIANS Planes Continuing Bombing Raids in South. e ———— e | (Copyright 1935 by the Associated Press.) ADDIS ABABA, October 10.—The Fall of the holy city of Aksum before the Italian advance and wholesale killings of Ethiopians by Italian air | bombs in the south were announced | officially today by the Italian Minister and the Ethiopian government, re- spectively. Emperor Haile Selassie requested the Minister, Luigi Vinci-Gigliucci, to leave at once, thereby, with the recall of the Ethiopian charge d'affaires, Negradas Yesus, from Rome, rupturing diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and Italy. The Emperor informed the United States that Ethiopia adheres loyally to the Washington treaty of 1922 be- tween America, Great Britain, Italy | and Japan, outlawing poison gas. The observance of this treaty was open to other nations as well as the sig- natories. Ancient Relics Spared. Reports from Aksum, before com- munications were cut, indicated the Italian bombing planes had spared the ancient city of the Queen of | Sheba and that the monks, Heeing before the Fascist infantry, were able to remove many of their holy relics. It was indicated that the Italian artillery also had spared the strange monolithic obelisk which rise like headstones to the past. The town was centuries old when Rome was founded. Ethiopian legend has it that Mene- lek, said to be the son of the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon, fled to Aksum in the long distant past, car- from Jerusalem. There, too, legend relates, he brought the Ark of the Covenant. A government communique which told of the bombing raids in the south was the first official Ethiopian announcement to mention casualties on either side. It said nine Italian airplanes bombed Gorahel, near Gerlogubi, and also the Ethiopian post of Taffarika- tama and Jialmo, which are not marked on maps, | were killed. Two Flyers Reported Killed. The same communique said an Ital- ian plane had crashed at Garaalta on the northern front, and that two of the flyers were killed and two were dying. Further, it was announced that 1,000 native Eritrean soldiers had deserted from Italy’s northern army and, bring- ing their Italian arms, were expected to arrive at Makale later in the day, although Italian airplanes were pur- suing them. The Italian infantry was reported advancing in the Webbe and Shibeli region. Reinforcements of 50,000 modernly equipped troops under Ras Guetatcho, governor general of Kaffa province, were marching toward Addis Ababa’ to wall off the capital from Italian at- tack. Dedjazmatch Apte Mariam, another provincial governor who wears half- moon earrings as a sign of his prowess as a soldier and elephant hunter, is on his way here with 20,000 more Force of 15,000 Arrives. Dedjazmatch Mechacha of Kambata province arrived with 15,000 and en- camped. Makonnen Demissi, the Governor of Wallega province and a relative of the Emperor, is coming to the capital with 40,000 more troops. Other armies are on their way from different parts of the empire. . The Emperor his entire for- tune in foreign banks, including & huge sum left by his father, for the defense of the empire. Cornelius Van H. Engert, the United States charge d'affaires, ordered a (See ETHIOPIA, Page 3.) ETHIOPIAN SHAKE-UP Selassie Declared Taking Action to Offset “Collapse of Troops’ Morale.” By the Associated Press. rying the Ten Commandments there | and that many REPORTED BY ROME |pactec LOQKS LIKE THEY THINK WE IAVENT ENOUGH - NEW DRIVE BEGUN FOR HAUPTARANN ' Defense Counsel Hopeful of Success of Appeal to U. S. Supreme Court. (Text of Hauptmann decision will be found starting on Page 4-13.) ' & By the Associated Press, TRENTON, N. J, October 10— Bruno Richard Hauptmann's attor- neys started a new drive today to | save the convicted Lindbergh baby | killer from the electric chair—this time through appeal to the Supreme | Court of the United States. The defense counsel appeared hope- ful, despite the flat rejection yes- terday by ‘the Court of Errors and Appeals, New Jersey's highest tribunal, | of their plea for a reversal of Haupt- | mann's conviction. They decided to meet today or | tomorrow to draft the first steps in | their new campaign. Hauptmann remained in his cell in the death house of the State Prison, awaiting the promised visit of his wife Anna for their tenth wedding anniversary today. “My God, what a fine anniversary present for Anna,” Hauptmann said of the decision. Appears “Slightly Nervous.” He had lost some of the calm that !has marked his bearing since his |arrest in New York Bronx over a | year ago. Prison officials said he |did not eat his regular meal last | night and appeared “slightly nervous, | but not noticeably upset.” : C. Lloyd Fisher, one of his at- torneys, broke the news to him shortly mann reiterated he was innocent and held to his belief, Fisher said, that it is too late.” defense counsel qualified to appear before the Nation's highest court, laid the groundwork for the proposed ap- peal in arguing before the Court of Errors and Appeals that Hauptmann's constitutional rights under the four- teenth amendment were violated dur- ng his trial at Fl n. Rosecrans declined to comment be- fore studying the opinion, but Pisher said he told Hauptmann that “instead of the end, this is just the beginning of the battle.” There was a possibility, however, that the appeal to the Suj Court might be handicapped lack of funds. FPisher said the would have to be financed by lic sub- lcern;l, mt:: m‘nlt\:;d ’mlobr.:én funds for e futile W In e State court. He disclosed that the defense fund— ! to have once totaled between $20,000 and $35,000—is virtually ex- hausted. It was believed the defense would (See HAUPTMANN, Page 3.) after the opinion was rendered. Haupt- | “some court will find that out before | Egbert Rosecrans, only member of | To Promote Include Teaching George Washington University to- | day extended its educational facilities | to include the teaching of safe driv- ing and walking and jeined other local colleges to affiliate with The Star in its campaign to end traffic | perils in ihe National Capital. Officials of the university heartily indorsed the drive and will make every effort to have all students sign | the safety pledges. This task will be | performed throughout the various branches of the college. Bourke | Floyd, president of the student coun- | | cil, will direct the work among :the students. Charles S. Baker, president |of the General Alumni Association,| | will be in charge of the work in that | G. W. U. ]oins Campaign Traffic Safety | Educational Facilities Are Extended to of Better Driving and Walking in Capiial. group. Harry C. Davis, secretary to the board of trustees, will direct their | co-operation; and Dr. Cloyd Heck Marvin, president of G. W. U, will have charge of the university admin- istration. Dr. Marvin in indorsing The Star's program stated: “The Eevning Star is to be greatly commended for the concerted effort which it is making through the safety campaign, to educate the public in the matter of traffic hazards and means to avoid them.» “The appalling toll exacted in Washington through traffic accidents is mounting alarmingly, making it (See SAFETY, Page 4.) 0.0 LI HOUSNG PROELT MAPED i16th Street Development in Montgomery Gets Commission 0. K. | By a Staff Correspondent of The Star. | SILVER SPRING, Md, October 10.—Development of a community housing project on an 11-acre tract at Sixteenth street and the District |of Columia line is being planned by the Blair Management Corp., it was learned today. | Officials of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commis- | slon said that plans have been in-| | dorsed by their organization for the | construction of a group of three, four and five family homes in the tri- angular tract bounded by Sixteenth street, Colesville pike and the new East-West Highway extension. The project is the second of its kind in the course of preparation for Montgomery County. A similar de- velopment calling for the expenditure of $3,500,000 is planned for Wisconsin avenue and the District line. It was said at the office of the Planning Commission that rezoning of the Sixteenth street tract from residential class “A” to residential class “C” was recently approved by the commission at the request of the Blair Management Corp. The petition was filed with the planning group by E. Courtland Park- er of Washington, attorney for the realty firm. Plans for the project will be presented shortly to the Fed- eral Housing Administration, accord- ing to officials of the commission. Ellsworth Sails Will Attempt BY LINCOLN ELLSWORTH. MONTEVIDEO, October 10 (N.A. N.A).—With the bottom scraped and the Wyatt slipped i i i | i October 16, to Fly Antarctic facing the unknown dangers and diffi- culties of the far southern waters. I returned today from Mendoza, at the foot of the Andean Range, where I further familiarized myself with that ROBINSON'S WIFE FAINTS ON STAND Collapses When Prosecutor Quizzes Her About Trip to Chicago. By the Associated Press. LOUISVILLE, Ky., October 10.—Mrs. Frances A. Robinson collapsed on the witness stand today while under cross examination by Government counsel in the Stoll kidnaping trial. On triat jointly with her father-in- law, Thomas H. Robinson, sr., for complicity in the $50,000 kidnaping of Mrs. Alice Speed Stoll here a year ago today, Mrs. Robinson had given a de- tailed account of her life with Thomas H. Robinson, jr., who is hunted as the | kidnaper. Shortly after their marriage, she said, he shot and wounded her. She also testified he had been in an insane asylum for a time. Assistant District Attorney Oldham Clark was cross questioning her as to why she went to Chicago with her husband prior to the kidnaping when she slumped back in the witness chair. “I can't say,” she said, in tears. For a time she was unable to proceed with her testimony. Judge Elwood Hamilton asked her if there was something she was unable to tell or something she did not wish to tell. Well, judge, Il tell you—" she began, but counsel demanded that she address the jury. Again she wept. “I always wanted to give my hus- band a decent chance even if he was mean to me,” she said tearfully. Government counsel suggested a re- cess, but Judge Hamilton said he did not think it was necessary. The wit- ness became more composed, and asked again why she went to Chicago, she said she did not know, but that her husband used to choke her. STRIKE MARS EXHIBITION SAN FRANCISCO, October 10 (). —The annual San Francisco Automo- bile Show was called off yesterday on account of a mechanics’ strike. The ashington Women's Features......C-§-¢- New Navy Plane Makes Cristobal In Record Time Norfolk to Canal Zone Flight Takes 17 Hours and 28 Minutes. By the Associated Press. CRISTOBAL, Canal Zone, October | 10.—A United States Navy plane from Norfolk landed here at 10:28 a.m. today after a non-stop flight of 17 nours 28 minutes from its home base, | ‘The plane, a new type, after a brief stop will continue to San Diego, Calif., where she will be stationed. Lieut. Comdr. Kneeler McGinnis, U. 8. N, is in command of the flight and he has a crew of five aboard the ship with him. The start was made at 5:03 p.m. yesterday after a firsp attempt was called off Tuesday | night because of a burned-out radio generator. A record for non-step flights be- tween Norfolk, Va, and Coco Solo, Canal Zone, was said today by the Navy to have been made by Lieut.| Comdr. McGinnis. He negotiated the 2,000-mile trip in 17 hours and 28 minutes, the Navy said. The time consumed in the last | similar hop was 25 hours and 25 min- utes, made by a squadron on Septem- | ber 8, 1933, A F. OF L AIVALS DELAY SHOWDOWN Bitter Fight Waged Over Seating of Trades Union Delegates. By the Associated Press. | ATLANTIC CITY, N. J,, October 10. | —A showdown in the fight between | rival factions of the American Federa- | tion of Labor Building Trades Unicn | was deferred today by the federation | convention. Two groups of trades unions have been engaged for more than a year in | a fight for control of machinery to settle jurisdictional disputes. Each group claims to make up the legitimate building trades department. In one group are the “big three” unions—carpenters, bricklayers and | electricians—and four smaller unions. In the other are the plumbers, plaster- ers and 10 others, Committee Backs Williams. The dispute reached the convention floor when both J. W. Williams, presi- dent of the department recognized by the federation’s Executive Council, and {M. J. McDonough, president of the | | other department, presented credentials as a delegate, ‘The convention's Credentials Com- mittee recommended seating Williams | after last-minute conciliation efforts | came to naught. Speakers for both sides reviewed the story of the scrap at leangth this morning. Felix Knight of the carmen pro- posed, however, that a vote be de-| ferred until the Committee on the Ex- | ecutive Council’s report was submit- ted. The council, in its report, rec- ommended continued conciliation ef- forts. After Philip Murray, vice president of the United Mine Workers, made a fervid plea for delay, William Green, federation president, called for a voice vote. 18,092 for Delay. Green's opinion was that the dele- gates opposing delay won, but a roll | call showed the opposite. The vote was 18,0921, for delay, 10,603 against. | The McDonough group, informally, | expressed belief it could hold its ad- vantage when the final vote on ac- ceptance or rejection of the opposi- tion's delegate, Williams, came. They | pointed out that most of the interna- tional unions, controlling the large voting blocks, showed an alignment today which would not change. Among the McDonough supporters were the United Mine Workers, headed by John L. Lewis, with their 4,000 votes. Two British delegates outlined eco- nomic and labor problems in Europe before the convention assembly. Andrew Naesmith, fraternal dele- gate from the British Trades Union Congress, said the British worker suf- fered acutely throughout the post- war period and realized war “neither pays victors nor vanquished.” Sees Dictatorships Waning. “The dislocation of the world eco- nomic system brought about largely by the war and other influences has seriously affected the position of Britajn in the world export trades,” he declared. Dictatorship in Europe “is begin- ning to lose its grip on its victims,” M. A. Conley asserted. Conley condemned “destruction of working class organization” and said: “Starvation and destitution have been kept at bay by our system of social insurance—a system which owes its origin to British trade unionism.” 246 Resolutions Presented. The deadline for introduction of resolutions disclosed 246 presented, the largest number in recent years. Included were condemnation of the Italian advance into Ethiopia; feder- labor news for “hostility to unioniza- tion of its telegraphers”; criticism of Father Charles E. Coughlin for ef- forts to unionize the automobile iy KONDYLIS SEIZES HELM OF GREECE; COUP PAVES WAY FORKING'S RETURN Royalist Leader Becomes Premier, Prepares to Junk Republic and Proclaim George as Monarch. TROOPS GUARD ATHENS BUT QUIET PREVAILS President Writes His Resignation as Fiery “Strong Man” Makes Ready to Jam Legislation Through Assembly Calling for Restoration of Ruler. By the Associated Press. ATHENS, October 10.—The govern- ment of Premier Tsaldaris resignedl today and the monarchist leader, Gen George Kondylis, minister of war, too: the helm. The resignation came in a swift move that climaxed a week's dispute over a monarchy and is ex- pected to set the stage for the return of former King George to the throne President Alexander Zaimis, whos office has hung in the balance fo weeks, is preparing his resignation in readiness to step down at the oppor- tune moment. Martial law was proclaimed and troops occupied public buildings in Athens. Quiet prevailed throughout the country, however. Kondylis—“the little corporal® to his intimates who are familiar with his adoration of Alexander the Great and Napoleon—who has been openly charged by his opponents with desiring to emulate the dictatorship of Musso- lini in Italy, took the portfolios of president of the council and the min- ister of economics. Royalists Get Cabinet Posts. He appointed ardent Royalist asso- ciates tQ the other cabinet posts. John Theotokis, former minister of egriculture, was named foreign min- ister, replacing Demetriois Maximos M. Schina, former air minister, be- comes minister of interior. Dousmanis continues as minister of navy, and Chloros assumes the port- folio of the ministry of justice. Kondylis named Tharveris, like the | others an out-and-out royalist, as his assistant in the ministry of eco- nomics. Present plans call for the main- tenance of the Kondylis government as a regency serving under King George, when and if he reclaims the throne. Quelled Venizelos Revolt. The fiery Kondylis, who won laurels by downing the March revolt led by Eleutherios Venizelos, planned to take the new ministry before the National Assembly later today and ask a vote of confidence. Then, striking quickly to bring his royalist aims to accomplishment, the new government leader planned to ask the Assembly to rush through leg- islation junking the republic and re- calling George to the throne he aban- doned December 18, 1923, to make way for the establishment of the republic. Kondylis won his first spurs fight- ing the Turks in 1897 and enhanced his reputation by overthrowing the dictatorship of Gen. Pangalos in 1926. He has been in the thick of the royalistrepublic fight since his re- turn to politics after the March revolt. His triumph over Venizelos brought him the twin titles of “strong man” and “savior of his country.” Cat Gets Fourth of Estate. LONG BEACH, Calif, October 10 (P).—A fourth of her $2,000 estate was willed to “Felix, my cat,” by Mrs. Iza Sharell McCool, who died October 1, it was revealed when the will was probated yesterday. The other fourth shares were divided among relatives. Crisp Weather There is no better guide for your Fall shopping than the advertising columns of The Star. Things in the stores this season are most attractive, and the best offerings are placed before The Star’s readers. An advertisement in The Star is an introduction to more than 100,000 families in Wnshlnqton. most of whom are willing and anxious to know of new merchandise and new products. Yesterday’s Advertising (Local Display.) The Evening Star_ Lines. 27,703 15,160 9,596 6,994 7,837 29,587 2nd Newspaper_ 3rd Newspaper___ 4th Newspaper___ 5th Newspaper___ Total ( newepapers. The net daily average cir- culation of The Star during the past year was 122,984, an avera; ily increase of 7,085. daily average in- crease of 19,113 over the year ending Septembex 30, fl’-