Evening Star Newspaper, December 6, 1936, Page 28

SODALITIES PLEDGE COMMUNIT FIGHT Union Hears Reds in Spain and U. S. Hit by Le Buffe and Walsh. Communist causes in Spain and the United States were assailed by two prominent churchmen yesterday as representatives of the Sodality Union of the District met at Georgetown Uni- versity and pledged their support of world-wide Catholic action against anti-Christian influences. The speakers were the Rev. Francis P. Le Buffe, 8. J., of New York, mana= ger of the publication America, and Dr. Edmund A. Walsh, 8. J., vice presi- dent of Georgetown University, who warned that it would be “supreme fol- 1y” for Catholics to relax their efforts because of the negligible voting strength of the Communist party in the November elections. Father Le Buffe, Eastern organizer of Sodalities, told the 200 young men and women delegates from 12 local col- leges and high schools that Francisco Franco, the insurgent commander in Spain, and George Washington, the American “rebel,” were alike in that each had revolted in defense of funda- mental rights. Yet Franco is proclaimed as a “rebel” and “Fascist,” he said, and President Azana is regarded as the *“champion of democracy.” Father Le Buffe indicated that if Franco is a Fascist, then Washington must have been one also. “It is one of the strangest turn abouts of history,” he said, “that the daily press of the United States should be on the side of the Communist gov- ernment in Spain. “Tyranny of Red Rulers.” “Our country owes its origin to a revolution against tyranny and yet that tyranny was a loving rule com- pared with the tyranny of the red rulers of Spain. We fought largely for civil rights. Franco and his army with the great majority of the Spanish peo- ple solidly with them, are fighting for the fundamental rights and decenies of life.” ‘The speaker said he was not con- tending that all the Spanish reds are “devils” mor all the insurgents “saints.” “We are not talking of them,” he | added. “We are talking of causes | and we say emphatically that the cause of the Reds is the inhuman cause which denies God and all things | which decent men think worth while. The cause of the Insurgents 15 the cause of the true Spaniards who are striving to hold to the funda- mental rights of the right to life, lib- erty and the pursuit of happiness. “If that be fascism, then -the very | foundations of American independence | were laid in fascism and Washing- ton and his rebel army deserve the condemnation of us all,” he concluded. Speakiniz on “Communism’s Chal- \Daughter-in-Law of Wealthy Father Charles E. Coughlin, a vacation ‘as he relazes at the Bermuda. WOMANIS FOUND DEAD OF MONOXIDE Perfume Maker Is Vic- tim in Garage. B the Assoclated Press. RAMAPO, N. Y., December 5.— Rockland County Coroner J. C. Ding- man said tonight Mrs. David McCon- nell, jr., 23-year-old daughter-in-law of a wealthy New York perfume manufacturer, was found dead from monoxide poisoning in the garage of her home here today. The disclosure followed upon a day of mystery-shrouded reports during which the McConnell family confirmed rumors of the death, but declined to divulge further information. Police of Ramapo and nearby Suffern, in which the death was reported to have occurred, declined to investigate pend- ing “official” notification from the family. Body Found by Gardener. lenge to Youth,” Dr. Walsh reminded the Sodality Union representatives that Pope Pius XI had called on all Catholics to combat communism as “the greatest menace of our times.” He also referred to the stand taken by the American hierarchy on No- | vember 20 in warning that “the forces | of atheism and neo-paganism, with their offspring, communism and des- | potism, are attempting to rob life of all that is spiritual and supernatural.” Sees Red Menace Present. Referring to the November elec- tions, Dr. Walsh told the young peo- ple that it was erroneous to judge the results as relegating the Com- munist menace “to the limbo of out- | worn and exaggerated issues.” “This method of reasoning is based on a dangerous misapprehension that might easily lead to a growing i difference respecting the greatest peril to Christian civilization * * *° he #aid. | “It is not on the 51,000 registered | American Communists that commun- ism counts,” Dr. Walsh said. “Its leaders rely on the 2,000,000 friends | in affiliated organizations * * * on | the growing number of school teach- | ers, professors, writers and subtle propagandists ~who are trained to play ceaselessly on the social resent- ment of the masses until legitimate | economic complaints are transformed into class hatred.” He declared it was not outside thel range of probability that the decline | in the voting strength of the Com- | munists last November “may be di- | rectly traceable to the aroused and better-organized Catholic counter at- tack.” He warned, however, that the battle as yet is in the “skirmish stage.” As a result of their deliberations| yesterday, the Sodality Union voted to organize “flying squadrons,” com- posed of four speakers from each of the 12 represented schools, to con- duct an active campaign in the Dis- trict against atheism and commu- nism. It was the purpose to hold symposiums and also utilize the radio in the campaign. They adopted a resolution also ten- dering their aid to Archbishop Mi- chael J. Curley of Baltimore in any way he may wish them to serve in| the cause of Catholic action. The convention was held under auspices of the Georgetown Sodality, oldest in the United States, with delegates from Georgetown Visitation Convent, Trinity College, Georgetown Prepara- tory School, Holy Cross Academy, St. Paul's Academy, Notre Dame Acad- emy, Sacred Heart Academy, Im- maculata Academy and Gonzaga, Holy Trinity and St. Anthony’s high schools. Rev. Vincent S. McDonough, S. J., student counselor of Georgetown, ar- ranged the convention, while Francis E. Hickey of Georgetown, member of the Advisory Board of Sodalities, was In charge of discussions. T. V. A. Engineer Is Shot. WHEELER DAM, Ala., December § (P —William McLean, acting superin- tendent of construction on the Tennes- see Valley Authority’s dam across the Tennessee River here, was blinded in & hunting accident today and reported in a critical condition at a hospital tonight. ADVERTISEMENT. FOR NEURITIS Try This 35¢ Test Sufferers of Neuritis. Rheumatism. Lum-| bago and Neuralgia will welcome Sal-| Ro-Cin. This California product con- tains ingredients which bring aquick relief from excruciating vains which accompany these dreaded ailments If you are suffering and wish to enjoy restful sleep free from agonizing pain. £0 to any Peoples Drug Store and get a 35c package of Sal-Ro-Cin. It con- tains no narcotics Money back 1f not, delighted. Or write for Pree trial to Sal-Ro-Cin. Dept. 44. Pasadena. Call- fornia. Dingman said Mrs. McConnell’s body was found this morning by a gardener on the McConnell estate, wedged be- tween her car and the wall of the | garage, the door of which was closed. She was last seen, the coroner said, by a maid last night driving away from the estate in the same direction her husband had gone in another car a short time before. McConnell, who is associated in busi- ness with his father, president of the California Products Perfume Co., was quoted by Dingman as saying he returned home several hours later and did not notice his wife's absence. ‘The coroner said he called a State police photographer from an upstate barracks to take pictures of the body, but did not notify local police. Reports “Unofficial.” Chief Joseph Bilord of the Suffern police said he had received “unofficial” | reports that Mrs. McConnell’s body | had been found in the car on a Suffern | road and also that it had been found | in the garage. | Bilord said Mrs. McConnell's maiden | name was Anderson, but was unable to confirm a report she lived in Fort ‘Worth, Tex., before her marriage rour years ago. Dingman said an inquest would be held Monday. Silver Remonetizing Urged. 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The selections, consisting chiefly of semi-classical arias and folk songs, were generously applauded, ‘“Mother Machree” and Tosti's familiar “Good- bye” being the favorites. The roulades and trills of “Caro Nome,” from Ver- di's “Rigoletto,” proved a test well met by the singer, and the “Russian Night- ingale” and “Lo! Hear the Gentle Lark” were particularly pleasing, with a careful flute obligato by Robert H. Reed. Meritorious piano accompaniment was given by James Osborn, professor of music at the Missionary College, | who, in a special portion of the pro- gram, played the solo instrument in “The Lark.” a song written by Glinka and rearranged for pilano by Mily Balakirev, and the well-known toy- land sketch by Liadov, entitled “The Music Box,” in which Mr. Osborn dis- played his delicate touch to the best effect. An Arensky, “Etude in F Sharp,” followed by an enthusiastic encore, concluded his portion. 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In co-operation with Senator Nye, Republican, of North Dakota, Clark took an active part in the considera- tion of the present temporary neutral- ity law, which expires May 1. He declared yesterday that events have demonstrated the necessity for and wisdom of a neutrality policy such as this Government formulated in the temporary resolutions adopted in 1935, and continued by the last Congress until next Spring. ‘The present law, he said, covers the main objectives of proponents of the policy, but suggested its provisions could stand perfecting in the process of re-enactment. While no conferences have been held yet on details of new legislation, Clark said bills probably will be introduced in time for study and action by sthe Foreign Relations Committee before the expiration of the temporary statute. Present Neutrality Policy. The principal features of the pres- ent law are: It empowers the Presi- dent to issue proclamations, when nec- essary, placing an embargo on the ex- portation of arms or implements of war to belligerents; prohibits sale of the securities of belligerents in the United States, except ordinary com- mercial credits or short-term obliga- tions of a character customarily used in current commercial business; for- bids the use of the United States as a base for supplying belligerent ships with implements of war; regulates use of American ports by submarines of belligerents. Further relief legislation will be necessary, Clark agreed, but made known that he is opposed to making future relief appropriations on a lump- sum basis. He indicated his belief | that the time has come for Congress to draft relief measures in the same detailed manner that all ordinary phases of the budget are handled. In pessing the $1,425,000,000 relief act at the last session, Congress enu- merated the general classes of projects for which the funds could be spent, but left considerable flexibility as to the amount that could be allotted un- der each classification. While it fixed maximum limitations on the amount that could be used for certain general purposes, such as highways, bulidir.gs, flood control, educational and clerical projects, it left leeway for increasing the limitation on any particular class of wark by not to exceed 15 per cent, through transfer of funds from the al- locations for other classifications. Congressional sentiment on the form of the next emergency relief act prob- ably will not begin to crystallize until the President submits his legislative program to Congress next month, To Fight for Private Pensions, Senator Clark also made known yes- terday he will renew his efforts for an amendment to the social security law to encourage preservation of pri- vate pension systems in industry, in connection with the Federal old-ags pension plan. The fact that the Federal plan is about to go into operation, with the first pay roll taxes due at the end of January, will not affect his intention of asking Congress to give further con- sideration to the private pension pro- posal at the approaching session, he Senator Clark said he understood the Social Security Board has some changes dealing with other phases of the social sécurity law to propose, prin- cipally of an administrative nature. He indicated that if a bill is presented to bring about these administrative changes, he would try to have a private pension amendment added to that bill. He said he still deems it advisable to have a plan that would encourage re- tention of private industrial pension benefits for the protection of workers under those plans, in case the Federal system should be held unconstituticnal at some later date, Original Clark Amendment. The original Clark amendment, which was dropped from the social se- curity bill just before it was enacted, sought to exempt from the pay roll taxes that start next month the em- ployers and employes of industries that operate retirement systems equal to or more beneficial than the Federal plan. To meet objections that were raised against the tax-exemption fea- ture, & revised amendment was drafted at the last session, but not acted upon. 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