Evening Star Newspaper, December 8, 1936, Page 1

(U. 8. Weather Bureau Forecast.) Falr, not quite so cold, lowest temper- ature tonight about 26 degrées; tomorrow mostly cloudy and warmer, followed by rain or snow by night. Temperatures— highest, 36, at noon yesterday; lowest, 31, at 7:15 a.m. today. Full report, page A-17. Closing New York Markets, Page 18 84th YEAR. No. 33,824, INmeoss ‘weminsion, D. O post office, Wi D. ©. The only evening paper in Washington with the Associated Press News ' and Wirephoto Services. ¢ Foening Star WITH SUNDAY MORNING EDITION Yesterday’s Circulation, 140,871 (Some returns not vet received.) TWO CENTS. @h WASHINGTON, D. C, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1936.—FORTY-FOUR PAGES. %*%XK UP) Means Associated Press. BALDWIN VISITS EDWARD FOR DECISION PREMIER IS SUMMONED TO FORT BELVEDERE FOR KING'S FINAL ANSWER * Suspense Is Heavy Over London. " HOUSE FIRST | TO GET REPLY Quick Flight May| Be Tip Off on Abdication. Bs the Assoclated Press. LONDON, December 8 —Prime Min- ister Stanley Baldwin reached Fort Belvedere this evening—summoned by his King—presumably to receive the final decision of Edward VIII on re- | nunciation of either his throne or ‘Wallis Warfield Simpson. The premier hastened over the icy roads from London in an hour and 15 minutes to enter the gates of the royal lodge in the gathering darkness, while suspense hung heavy over London, England and the empire. It generally was believed the deci- sion, even if given tonight at Fort Bel- vedere, would be withheld from the | public until Baldwin has an opportu- nity to communicate it to Commons. May Take Quick Flight. | If the answer is abdication, the King might give the tip-off by quick flight from the country. Edward's youngest brother, the Duke of Kent, was believed to have partici- pated in tonight's crucial meeting. He drove alone to Fort Belvedere this morning. There also were reports that the motor car of the Duke of | York, Edward’s heir-presumptive, had been seen entering a side entrance of the estate. Generally, in view of Mrs. Simpson's statement of her willingness to sacri- fice the King rather than hurt the sovereign or the throne, the British public was hopeful its monarch had decided the crown comes first. But there was no certainty; only breathless waiting. Those who expected the King to give the first minister his final word tonight pointed out that every day’s delay was | costing the empire’s industry thou- | sands of pounds. The vast amount of business pointed toward a coronation next May was at & standstill. Edward, these persons said, would be | as anxious as any of his subjects to | return Great Britain to normal. Un- | less he has made up his mind, they | asserted, there could be but little rea- | son for another conference with Bald- | win, Plane Leaves Croydon. Before the first minister went to Fort Belvedere with advisers to both the King and his heir-presumptive, a pri- vately chartered airplane flew the channel in treacherous weather from Croydon and finally wound up near Marseil'e, France, for an overnight stop en route to Cannes. Mrs. Simpson is at Cannes, but the plane’s errand remained vague. A late report said one of the passengers was a member of the firm of solicitors ‘which represented Mrs. Simpson when she obtained her decree nisi fmm‘ Ernest Aldrich Simpson on October 27. | Under present arrangements, the | divorce will become final automatically | on April 27. It could be made final earlier. Other, and earlier, reports said two home office officials and a physician occupied the plane. Apparently the - passengers left the ship at Le Bourget, France. In London, Queen Mary canceled & scheduled afternoon visit to an ex- hibition of replicas of British and (See KING, Page A-3.) MISTRIAL IS RULED IN ASSAULT CASE Jury Unable to Reach Verdiot on Charges Against J. H. Burns. BY & Staf Correspondent ot The Star. ROCKVILLE, Md., December 8.— The case of John Henry Burns, 35- year-old Washington merchant, who is charged with criminal assault on a young Capital typist, was declared ® mistrial at noon today, The jury, which heard the case yes- terday, filed into the Circuit Court “Do you think it will be possible for you to reach a verdict?” Each answered he was of the opin- fon it would be useless to make any further effort to make a definite de- cision. Judge Woodward dismissed the Jurors after declaring the case a mis- trial. It was said an attempt would be made to have Burns’ bond of $10,~ 000 continued until his second trial is :ld, probably during the March term sinoce his arrest after the typist, 27-year-old employe of a downtown Wi hal 3 the alleged assault to police. “ LORD BROWNLOW, King Edward’s gentleman-in- waiting, - who is acting as spokesman for Mrs. Wallis Simpson. —Copyright, A. P. Wirephoto. NORWEGIAN SHIP BOMBED INSEVILLE |Government Opens Heavy Firing on Insurgent Lines at Madrid. BACKGROUND— Two conflicting theories of gov- ernment, communism and fascism, are in struggle for supremacy in Spain. The rebels (Fascists) have attacked the Sociahist (Commue nist) regime and have been suce cessful in capturing major prove inces, but have been unabdle to take Madrid after seige of entire month. Meanwhile, other European powers watch struggle, with many predict- ing they will be unable to stay out. Germany and Italy already have recognized the Fascist rebels as the official regime and feeling against this “interference” has grown intense among Loyalist sym- pathizers. B the Associated Press. Norwegian foreign office was informed today the 1,196-ton Norwegian steamer Gulnes had been bombed by insur- ing Seville Harbor, and that one sea- man had been killed. The shipowner said the vessel was empty and under way from Oporto to Seville to collect a cargo of ore. She never has carried contraband, he added. The foreign office is conducting a vigorous investigation. COLD DELAYS FASCIST DRIVE. MADRID, December 8 (#).—Gov- ernment artillery batteries raked in- surgent lines with heavy fire today as a bitter cold wave delayed expected Fascist infantry assaults around the capital’s outskirts. The bombardment was concentrated against insurgent fortifications in the Moncloa and Cuatro Caminos dis- tricts. The Emergency Defense Council dis- closed 21 persons were killed during an insurgent aerial attack on Guadala- jara, provincial capital northeast of Madrid. ‘The air raid, which took place Sun- day, also was declared to have de- stroyed a former royal palace, regarded as an important example of early Spanish architecture. The defense junta reported a minor attack from the air on E1 Escorial, northwest of the capital, by insurgent bombers yesterday. The expected Fascist attack, govern- ment commanders predicted, would protl:bly originate from the Escorial sec! The"y declared the Fascists would probably move against the University (See SPAIN, Page A-4) Jobless to Join Army. WARSAW, December 8 (#).—The war office announced last night & vol- untary national defense unit of unem- ployed ex-army men and boys under army age would be organized in Jan- uary to serve two months as a form of relief from Winter While on His A momentary hope proved only an added cruelty today for the mother of & 6-year-old boy who was killed by & bus in the first block of New York avenue northeast. In the confusion, Mrs. Emily Tate, 60 New York avenue northeast, was told that her son Joseph, 7, had been run down while accompanying his younger brother, James, to mass. Shortly afterward Joseph was brought home and he ran into his mother's arms. The mother's joy at finding safe was chilled by the sudden Only Joseph question, “Where's Jimmy?™ then did relatives tell her it o was Jimmy, instead of OSLO, Norway, December B.—Thr‘ ° < Friends Reveal She Will Seek Marriage. |STILL HOPES FOR TRIUMPH American Woman Will Remain at Cannes Villa. By the Assoclated Press. CANNES, France, December 8.— ‘Wallis Warfield Simpson, friends close to the American beauty said today, is | determined to fight for a morganatic marriage with King Edward VIII de- spite her offer to give him up. hoped the King would triumph in his | keep his throne. They expressed the “strong belief” that Mrs. Simpson's statement was dictated from quarters close to the King in London and said they both revealed a determination in the tele- phone talks that preceded the sign- ing of the statement to “fight to the bitter end” for a morganatic marriage. A spokesman at the villa where Mrs. | Simpson is staying said, however, there is no foundation for such “belief.” He added the statement was “purely | spontaneous.” The possibility was expressed that Mrs. Simpson would soon leave Cannes, | perhaps for Italy, where strict Fascist | police would assure her greater privacy. | French Surete National detectives on guard outside the Villa Lou Viei also said she would possibly leave Cannes. Lord Brownlow, gentleman in wait- ing to the King, who is here with Mrs. (Bee SIMPEON, Page A-4.) Avenue Named For Inaugural Line of March Pennsylvania Tenta- tively Picked as Site of Parade. Historic Pennsylvania avenue has | been determined on, at least tentative- |1y, for the inaugural parade on Jan- | uary 20, it was learned today. The decision lay betwen Pennsyl- vania avemue and Constitution ave- nue. Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson, President Roosevelt's choice for chair- man of the Inaugural Committee, has returned to Washington from Europe, where he has been attending a meeting of the Red Cross. He is chairman of the American National Red Cross. ‘The White House has been in touch with Admiral Grayson regarding the chairmanship of the Inaugural Com- mittee and he has been strongly urged to accept the appointment. He served as the head of a similar com- | mittee when President Roosevelt was ' first inaugurated four years ago. Admiral Grayson—perhaps with Vice President Garner—is expected to visit the White House soon to discuss inaugural plans with Marvin McIn- tyre, secretary to the President. The President is anxious to have the inaugural ceremonies as simple a8 possible, and said so before he left Washington. He has turned thumbs down on all plans for an inaugural ball. The parade from the Capitol to the White House is expected to be composed almost entirely of military organizations. Government officials and local Dem- ocrats, as well as citizens of the Dis- trict, have become anxious in recent days because of the brief time inter- vening and the large amount of work that is to be done. They are especially anxious that the appointment of a| chairman be made definitely without further delay, so the committee may be organized and the subcommittees arranged to care for the details. Several truckloads of lumber, to be used in construction of the inaugura- tion day “court of honor” in front of the White House, were unloaded yes- terday on the north sidewalk of Penn- sylvania avenue. Work on the stands in front of the Capitol has been in progress more than 10 days. gent Spanish airplanes while enter- | Boy, 6, Dies Under Bus W heels Way to Church had met death beneath the wheels of & Pennsylvanis Greyhound line bus near his home. Mrs. Simpson’s friends said she still | determination to marry her and still | | | typhoon. |ing, toward the sea. THOUSANDS KILLED AS FLOOD SWEEPS oA LUZON VILLAGES Countless Numbers Are Re- ported Missing in Disaster in Philippines. INHABITANTS CARRIED DOWN VALLEY TO SEA Waters Ravage 100-Mile Thickly- Populated Area in Aftermath of Typhoon. By the Assoclated Press. MANILA, December 8.—The peace- ful farming valley of Cagayan was a devastated graveyard of untold dead | today. Flood waters of the mighty Cagayan River, largest in the Philippines, swept thousands to their death, official Philippine Army advices said, and left other thousands missing. Officials, marshalling the Common- wealth’s relief agencies, expressed fear the full extent of what they termed “the greatest disaster the Philippines has experienced,” would never be known. Populations of entire Barrios— suburban clusters of native huts— were wiped out. The river, swelled by the Northern Luzon Island’s heaviest rainfall, swept down the populous valley at 4 am. last Friday, trapping most of the victims as'they slept. Aftermath of Typhoon. Entire families were caught by the unexpected torrents, aftermath of a They were carried, scream- The unprece- dented flood covered more than 100 miles of rich tobacco and rice farming lands northeast of Manila. Fifty-four villages were known to be inundated. A large part of the area, most populous rural section on Luzon Island, had not been heard from. The provincial military commander of Isabella fought his way through flooded and debris-strewn areas for four days o send out the first word. He said it was the greatest flood in the history of the valley. He reported the largest section of the valley, which stretches 50 miles across between two ranges of moun- tains, was yet to be heard from. “Thousands of persons were carried away,” he said. “Other thousands were reported missing.” Houses full of people, animals and trees were swept helter skelter toward the sea. Bodies Recovered. Twenty bodies were recovered in the viliage of Cauayan. Officials of Ilagan reported it was impossible to get into Cagayan Valley, north of that cit; Hundreds of houses were swept a' and thousands were missing, they said. Emergency supplies of rice and vac- cines against cholera and dysentery were urged. Gov. Leon Cabarroguis of Nueva Vizcaya Province telegraphed that the municipal president of Pinappagan re- ported barrios of that region were flooded. “Water is over the top of houses,” he said. “Animals, granaries, houses and whole families were washed away. (See FLOOD, Page A-4.) WARSHIPS ON GUARD TSINGTAO, China, December 8 (). —Twelve warships of Japan's third fleet rode at anchor in the Tsingtao Western Hemisphere and warning warring European forces that they would find Americas united for peace. Also present at parley is Secre- tary of State Hull, who submitted yesterday United States proposal which would create permanent Inter-American Congultative Com- mittee to co-ordinate eristing peace instruments and develop common neutrality policy. BS the Assoctated Pross. | BUENOS AIRES, December 8. —Ar- | gentina will sign four long-unratified peace treaties, Carlos Saavedra Lamas, | Argentina foreign minister, said today, | to win the support of other republics in the drive to guarantee peace in the Western World. Saavedra Lamas, president of the Inter-American Conference and recent winner of the Nobel peace prize, de- clared his belief “all other American nations” also will ratify the pacts. His declaration was the highlight of an Associated Press survey among delegations of eight American repub- lics which, as yet, have not ratified all the agreements. The conference is (See CONFERENCE, Page A-4.) RAIN OR SNOW DUE Snow or rain tomorrow night was Harbor today while 2,000 marines con- | forecast by the Weather Bureau today. | tinued to patrol the city. The military guards, Japanese offi- cials said, were posted as a precau- tion against disorders by Chinese | workers shut out of idle cotton mills. Summary of Page Amusements _A-8 Comics .. B-16 Editorial A-10 | Short Story..B-14 Finance ....A-18| Soclety - Lost & Found A-3 | Sports Navy Orders.B-13 | Woman' Obituary -.-A-12! FOREIGN. London senses early decision by King in throne crisis. Page A-1 | Spanish rebels fire on Norwegian ship, Oslo is informed. Page A-1 NATIONAL. Senate Republicans begin conferences on independents. Page A-1 Second American Philatelic Congress opens. Page A-2 ‘Winston Guest entitled to citizenship bscribed. Break in maritime strike predicted by Federal mediators. Page A-4 J. P. Morgan likely to be summoned as witness in rail inquiry. Page A-1 Edith Maxwell prepares for second trial . in slaying of father. Page A-3 Permanent P. W. A. urged by Ickes in radio forum address. Page A-9 WASHINGTON AND VICINITY. Two U. 8. witnesses locked up for lapse of memory at trial. Page A-1 The day will be cloudy and warmer. HENRY, Have You PAID YOUR INCOME TAXES FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS? ARGENTINA TO SIGN UNRATIFIED PAGTS |Bolivia and EI Salvador React Favorably—Mexico Has Peace Plan. BACKGROUND— Last week representatives of 21 American republics met in Buenos Aires for conference to show war- bent world how nations may live as “good neighbors” To focus United States attention on parley, which he regards as highly sig- nificant, President Roosevelt tra. veled to Buenos Aires and person- U. S. EMPLOYES RESPOND TO PLEA FOR YULE TOYS Daniel Is Gratified By Numerous Offers Of Assistance From Bureaus All Over City. Since the Government tossed its hat | into a holly wreath yesterday numerous | offers of assistance are being received | by Harry R. Daniel. chief co-ordinator of the Federal workers’ Christmas campaign, from Federal bureaus all over the city. ‘The response of Government em- ployes who wish to provide Christmas | cheer for Washington’s needy, in co- operation with The Star-Warner Bros.- N. B. C. Christmas toy campaign, the ous, Mr. Daniel announced today. Daniel, who has called for volun to take the initiative in organizing small groups throughout the various POPE, IMPROVED, BUT KEPT IN BED Sudden Chill Weather Ruin- ed Hopes of Prelate to Resume Duties. By the Associated Press, VATICAN CITY, December 8.— Sudden chill weather ruined the hope of Pope Pius XI to leave his bed today ;:d resume his full routine of active ity. Despite continued improvement in the holy father’s condition, Vatican officials said it was considered unwise for him to risk exposure. ‘The pontiff’s discontent was eased somewhat by holding a private mass for him in the sick reom. Monsignor Gonfalonieri, the Pope’s private secre- tary, conducted the ritual at the bed- side and the holy father took com- Today was expected to be less cold than yesterday. The minimum tem- perature tonight probably will be about 26 degrees. Today’s Star Page. | Payment of additional dividends by two banks begins tomorrow. Page B-1 Utilities group tours bus lines, check- ing service. Page B-1 Medical aid for police and firemen pro- | vided for in will. Page B-1 | EDITORIAL AND COMMENT. | This and &nat. Page A-10 Answers to Questions, Page A-10 | Stars, Men and Atoms. Page A-10 David Lawrence, Page A-11 Paul Mallon. Page A-11 Mark Sullivan. Page A-11 Jay Prankdin. Page A-11 Headline Folk. Page A-11 FINANCIAL. Bonds irregular (table). Page A-17 . Page A-17 Page A-18 L Page A-19 Curb list narrow (table). Page A-19 B. & O. loadings set record. Page A-19 SPORTS. Pitcher Newsom on block as Griffs seek player deals. Page A-14 Dickinson ratings give Minnesota top U. 8. grid spot. Page A-14 Star duckpin tourney tough event for ace rollers. Page A-14 Gevinson's win over poor foe mars card. Page A-15 Heavyweight Champion Braddock sents fans’ “sympathy.” Pro gridiron coaches and scouts pick All-America team. Page A-16 munion, After a noon visit Dr. Aminta Milani said he was thoroughly satisfled with his patient's progress and expressed the hope the Pope might be able to leave his bed Thursday if his improve- ment continues at the present rate, His holiness, recovering from a paralysis of the legs, was particularly disappointed because it was the day of the immaculate conception and its mass. customary The 70-year-old pontiff unwillingly (See POPE, Page A-2.) Secretary Daniel C. Roper Indorses Star Christmas Campaign “One of the best evidences of our progress as a people is our increasing consciousness of individual responsibility to society. Experience confirms the age-old precept that we secure happi- ness as we give happiness. “If we would live satisfac- tory lives, we must help others to live happily also. To thisend THE STAR-WARNER BROS.- N. B. C.-METROPOLITAN PO- LICE DEPT. AND PARENT- TEACHER ASSOCIATION CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGN is a really vitalizing influence. “We should be so thankful for the great improvement in our economic and social condi- tion as to be willing to co-op- erate cheerfully and thor- oughly in this toy campaign and thereby put into practical | bureaus and agencies of the Govern- ment for the campaign, said that he is gratified about early returns. | Already scores of names are on file | in his office at the Public Relations “ Bureau of the Commerce Department, which is being used, with the consent of Secretary Roper, as campaign head- quarters. Wherever departments and bureaus are as yet unrepresented, Dan- | individual organizations, he said. Not only have Federal employes ex- pressed a desire to help in general terms, but many have offered sugges- tions of their own for consideration, Daniel said. For instance, in one office s young (See TOYS, Page A-2) CALLOF NORGA T0 ROBE SEN Ball's Story of Cheap Rail | Purchase May Lead to Summons. BY the Assoclated Press. Senate investigators heard today that the late Van S8weringen brothers lost their $3,000,000,000 rail and indus- trial system on September 30, 1935— and “regained control the same day without putting up a 5-cent piece.” This testimony was given the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee at the same time as the probability grew that J. P. Morgan would be summoned to a } Capitol witness stand, for the third | time in four years, to answer questions as to his reasons for relinquishing con- trol of the Nation’s largest transporta- tion set-up. Evidence that their whole system— including 249 companies—was con- trolled through $8,250 worth of stock | opened the second day of hearings in | the Senate'’s railway financing investi- gation. Tells of Stock Purchase, George A. Ball, soft-spoken Indiana glass-maker, testified he purchased the controlling stock in the vast hold- ing company network for $274,000, and then turned the control of the (See RAILS, Page A-5.) iel is making a personal effort to set up | action the beautiful sentiment of Christmas. “DANIEL C. ROPER, “Secretary of Commerce.” WITNESES ALE AS MEMORYFALS AT SHOOTAG TRAL Justice Gordon Suggests Two Called by U. S. Be Probed by Jury. CHARGE OF CONTEMPT OR PERJURY IS HINTED Carpenter and Behrle Were Sum- moned to Describe Wounding of 0'Brien. A complete lapse of memory sent two nervous Government witnesses to jail today in the District Court trial of six men charged with the shooting last July of Joseph E. O'Brien in front of a restaurant in Southeast Wash- ington. The witnesses—William R. (Coun- try) Carpenter and Harry (Spike) Behrle—called by the prosecution as eyewitnesses to the shooting, said they had no recollection at all of seeing or hearing any shooting when O'Brien fell under a fusillade of bullets in front of 212 Second street southeast. Trial Justice Peyton Gordon, his face flushed with anger, turned to each of the witnesses and demanded: “Do you mean to say you can't re- member any of these things?” When they replied that they could not, Justice Gordon turned to s deputy marshal and said tersely: “Lock them up.” May Go to Grand Jury. During the luncheon recess, Justice Gordon said he had suggested to the district attorney that the case of Car- penter and Behrle be presented to the grand jury this afternoon for such action as the grand jurors might see £t to take. It was said that the men might be guilty of contempt, or of perjury, or of both. Assistant United States Attorney Irving Goldstein, who is prosecuting the case, said the men would be charged either with contempt or per- Jury. Carpenter and Behrle recently eluded a police guard placed over them “for their own protection” by fleeing to Maryland. They left the District after failing in their efforts to obtain an injunction to rid theme selves of their unwelcome guards. ‘The court room was jammed as the two men were brought in to confrong the six defendants—Joseph S. Bond, George (Teddy) Tear, Samuel 8. (Monte) Montgomery, Charles R, (Rags) Warring, Clarence (Cocky) Ware and John Sweeney. Stare Intently at Witnesses. The defendants were seated in a semi-circle to the left of the witness chair and stared intently at Carpenter, as he took his seat in the witness box, Carpenter glanced once at the six men and then nervously fingered his tie as he turned toward Goldstein. “Carpenter,” the prosecutor asked, “did you see any of these men there when O’'Brien was shot?” The witness shifted his position, moistened his lips and then, after a moment’s hesitation, replied: *“No, sir, I did not.” “Did you hear any shots?” “No, sir, not at all.” “Did you see Monte Montgomery at the wheel of one of the automobiles in which O'Brien’s assailants drove to the scene?” “No, sir, I didn't. feet away.” Goldstein then asked permission to impeach the witness. Recalls Talk With Police. When this was granted, he asked Carpenter if he remembered a conver- sation with him and Police Lieut. Clement Cox in the district attorney's office last Friday. Carpenter, glancing again at the de- fendants, said he had some recollec- tion of such a conference, but didn't believe he could remember anything about it. “Do you mean to say,” Goldstein in- dignantly demanded, “that you don't remember telling us only last Friday that Montgomery was driving the car?” “No.” “Didn't you say he had a pistol in his hand?” “Didn’t you say he was we blue polo shirt, open at the neck?” “No." “Didn’t you say you heard him call out: ‘Let him have it!’” “No.” “Did that happen?” “I can't remember.” Carpenter hesitated s little when (See O'BRIEN, Page A-5.) DAVID FREEDMAN EXPIRES IN SLEEP Gag Writer, Suing Cantor for $250,000, Was Witness on I was about 30 Preedman, whose $250,000 breach of contract suit against Eddie Cantor, stage, screen and radio comedian, opened yesterday in Supreme Court, died during the night in his sleep at his home, on the upper West Side. Freedman, gag and script writer for Cantor and collaborator with the comedian on several magazine articles and books, charged the comedian with abrogation of an oral contract for 10 per cent of Cantor’s earnings.