Evening Star Newspaper, December 24, 1936, Page 1

13 \ 2 'YORK, Churchill, daughter British WEATHER. (U. 8. Weather Buresu Forecast.) Fair and slightly warmer, lowest tem= perature about 34 degrees tonight; to- morrow cloudy and warmer; colder at night. Temperatures—Highest, 40, at noon today; lowest, 26, at 7 a.m. today. Full report on page A-15, Closing New York Markets, Page 14 No. 33,840. 85th YEAR. U. S, AIDE SPEEDS TORESCUECITIZENS INCHINA WAR ZONE Move to Protect Nationals Comes as Hope of Peace Wanes. ADDITIONAL PROVINCES RALLY TO CHANG’S SIDE American Military Attache at Peiping Leaves for Shensi Prov- ince—Rebel Army Grows. S BACKGROUND— Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang, for- mer Manchurian war lord forced out by Japanese, revolted against Nanking regime in China 10 days ago and kidnaped Gen. Chiang Kai- shek and other dignitaries. Gen. Chang charged the officials were not pursuing a policy sufiiciently vigorous to resist the invasion of Japan in China. Since the capture of Gen. Chiang Kai-shek the Nanking government has delivered ultimatums threaten= ing to attack unless the Chinese dice tator is freed. The dictator’'s widow has gone to try to obtain his re- lease, but all threats and entreaties 30 far have been futile, BY the Assoclated Press. NANKING, December 24.—China’s hopes for a speedy end to Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang’s rebellion waned today as the United States hastened efforts to evacuate Americans from embattled Shensi Province. ‘Worried by growing reports that fdditional provinces had rallied to the 'nandnrd of Marshal Chang, Col Joseph W. Stilwell, United States mili- “gary attache at Peiping, left for the terior. He hoped to penetrate as far West @s Sianfu, capital of Shensi, where the webellious marshal held Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, premier of China. Col. Lovat Fraser, British military attache, also left for Loyang, Honan Province, with an assistant, have been halted when Chang Hsueh- ‘With the premier were his wife, the American-educated Mei-ling Soong, and her brother, Dr. T. V. Soong, en- deavoring to negotiate personally for . their relative’s release. To Arrange Rescue, Col. Stilwell planned to go first to Loyang, Honan Province, to arrange for rescue of the Americans through the punitive expedition sent to Fhiang’s aid. Most concern was felt for Ameri- ans farther to the interior in Kansu and Northern Shensi Province where the rebellion to force war on Japan ‘was reported to have spread through Communist uprisings. An additional plot to swing North China to the rebellion was reported to have been halted when Chang Shueh- cheng, brother of the mutinous leader, was arrested at Tientsin and charged with inciting revolt in sympathy with Marshal Chang’s coup at Sianfu De- cember 12. _Another brother of Chang has dis- (See CHINA, Page A-5.) THREE STATE POLICE ORDERED REINSTATED Fourth Maryland Trooper Dis- missed for “Conduct Unbe- coming an Officer.” B the Associated Press. BALTIMORE, December 24—Col. Harry C. Jones, State employment commissioner, today acquitted four State policemen of charges of accept- ing gratuities. He ordered three of the suspended officers reinstated and one discharged for “conduct unbecoming an officer.” Maj. Encch Barton Garey, State Police superintendent, had suspended the four men on the general charge they accepted fees from John N. Her- bert, Washington Botillevard garage proprietor, allegedly in return for re- pair work directed to him. Those Jores directed to be rein- stated with back pay from the time of their suspensions, September 28, were: Bergt. Albert E. Markley, Corpl. John E. Wheeler and Fatro!man John J. ‘Thompson. ‘The man he ordered dismissed per- fmanently from the force was Patrol- man John E. Taylor. All the officers Jones held that all four men were innocent of the charge of violating the merit system regulations by pratuities.; that Taylor “was induced to assume the role of informant,” that “conduct unbe- the Maryland SARAH CHURCHILL WED TO ORCHESTRA LEADER Daughter of Statesman Married to Vic Oliver at PBritish Con- sulate fn New York. B> the Associated Press. NEW * December 24.—Sarah ‘Winston 'Was mar- leader Entered as second class matter post office, Washington, D. C. BULLETIN By a Staft Correspondent of The Star. 'KVILLE, Md., December 24. ~—Lawrence R. Gingell, 20, former golf caddy, has confessed to par- ticipation with William B. Reed, 25, in the murder of Elwood Mat- thews, 68, wealthy Montgomery County farmer, on the night of November 21 near Four Corners, States Attorney James H. Pugh announced this afternoon. The confession was made a week ago today to Sergt. Theodore Voll- ten of Montgomery County police in the presence of Chief of Police J. William Garrett and States At- torney Pugh. It was held back for seven days in the hope thas keep- ing this information from Reed would aid in his capture, (Early Story on Page A-7.) POPE ASKS UNITY T0 FIGHT “REDS” Christmas Message Over Radio Deplores Horrors in Spain. BY the Associated Press. VATICAN CITY, December 24.— Pope Pius XI prayed before the whole world today that God accept his suf- fering for peace among men, and from his sick bed called for a union of all Christianity against the “evil forces” of communism. His eyes afire, the stricken Pontiff spoke in a throbbing voice through a microphone held by Father Soc- corsi, director of the Vatican radio station, He called “for a union of all men of good will against the propaganda of the enemy”—by which he meant communism—and prayed that God accept his present suffering “for his own glory, for the conversion of all who have gone astray, for peace and the good of the entire church—and, in particular, fof Spain.” Evil Forces in Spain. In Spain, the holy father cried, “propaganda and evil forces have wished to make the supreme experi- ment of all the destructive forces scattered throughout the world which they have at their command. “Here is & new menace more threat- ening than ever before for the whole world, and particularly for Enrope and its Christian civilization,” he said. ‘The holy father’s voice trembled throughout the 29 minutes of his mes- sage. At times he seemed to be forc- ing himself on. ‘The holy father, to the despair of his physicians, and despite the circu- latory stagnation that has confined him to his bed, insisted on ecarrying out his conception of duty. He seemed not to care, his attendants said, what effect the exertion would have on his illness if his voice migiht be heard at least once again asking a Christmas blessing for all men. His holiness awakened early after a night marked by fitful pain in his swollen legs and difficulty in breathing. Behind the heavy student-type glasses he wears, the Pope’s eyes shone bright with anticipation of his al- locution, recounting his “joys and sorrows” of the year. Dr. Amanti Milani, the papal phy- sician, and his associates went early to the pontifi’s apartments, hoping to obviate every excitement or undue effort which might cause the Pope’s failing strength to ebb. Knowing the holy father's deter- mination, they had no hope of keep- ing him from speaking over the microphone which Father Soccorsi of the Vatican Radio Station, had al- ready placed by his pillow for the " (See POPE, Page A1) DICKINSON RESIGNS AS CUMMINGS AIDE Assistant Attorney General to Re- enter Practice of Law After January 20. John Dickinson, Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Anti-Trust Division of the Department of Jus- tice, has submitted his resignation to President Roosevelt, to become effec- tive January 20, inauguration day. ‘The President has accepted the resignation with regret. Dickinson asked to be relieved so that he might re-enter the private practice of law. Formerly he served as Assistant Sec- retary of Commerce. Dickinson has been one of the main- stays of the Attorney General in ad- ministration of the anti-trust laws and in lending legal advice on other important departmental matters. Re- cently he declared the present anti- trust laws must be revised or new laws adopted if they are to be effective. ch WASHINGTON, D. C.,, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1936—TWENTY-FOUR PAGES, ##% CAPITAL IS READY 10 OPEN MERRY YULETIDE SEASON Shopping Records Set, Dis- trict Turns to Many Local Observances. PRESIDENT TO LIGHT TREE THIS AFTERNOON Heavy Travel Takes Many From Capital For Holidlyl—!.leedy Cared For. Gay despite its last-minute scramble, the Capital—from the White House down to the most humble dwelling— was suffused with holiday spirit to- day on the eve of the happiest Yule- tide in years. Jingling bells, not on reindeer, but on the cash registers of the city's business houses, promised new all- time shopping records, and as the zero hour approached the mails showed signs of returning to normal after piling up like never before. Latest word from the forecaster in- dicated Santa Claus would use roller skates on his excursion to Washing- ton, the weather prospects for to- night and tomorrow being overcast skies with moderate temperatures. Heads of local business houses, in- cluding several of the large depart- ment stores, reported today that Christmas business is from 10 to 20 per cent greater than last year. Sev- eral of them reported records during the early part of the week for a single day’s business. It was generally agreed that not only did Washing- tonians buy more Christmas gifts, but that they demanded higher quality and were willing to pay higher prices than they have since 1929. It was a joyful Washington which awaited the official opening of the Yuletide season by President Roosevelt at 5 p.m. today in Lafayette Square. Lighting the national com- munity Christmas tree, the President will summon the American people to observance of the most cheerful and prosperous Christraas since he took office during the depth of the depres- | sion. Today found Washington in full holiday mood. The public schools closed their doors yesterday afternoon and there will be no more classes until January 4. The Federal and District Governments granted a half-holiday to ‘more than 100,000 local employes today, and offices will not reopen until Monday morning. Many local busi- ness houses also wili” remain closed | Saturday. Train Facilities Taxed. Taking advantage of the three-and- a-half-day holiday, many Washing- tonians left to spend Christmas with relatives and friends and transporta- tion facilities of all kinds were taxed to the limit. Railroads have put into operation every available passenger car and, in addition to second sec- tions on most trains, were o extra trains. peene Highway traffic also was of record proportions today. Officials of the Key- stone Automobile Club, on the basis of reports from the club’s touring bureau, said that “without question, travel vol- ume will be higher this holiday season than in any comparable period in the history of the city.” The reports show not only heavy outgoing traffic, but also a heavy influx into Washington during the holidays. The three air transport lines operat- ing out of Washington have been jammed to capacity for a week, turn- ing away passengers, although every available airplane has been pressed into service. One of the major lines reported every available seat for today had been sold as early as December 1. ‘When President Roosevelt goes to the national community tree late this afternoon to light the tree and call the Nation to observe the greatest holy day in the Christian calendar he will be accompanied by members of his fam- ily and his official staff. Many of the (See CHRISTMAS, Page A1) GROCERY CLERK SHOT, FELLOW WORKER HELD Police Believe Benjamin Hopkins ‘Wounded Accidentally-eCon- dition Is Critical. 12 Police Autos Withdrawn Because of Lack of Funds the end of the fiscal year or until & deficlency sppropriation may be pro- . | Other planes blamed in air crash to six. Page ‘WITH SUNDAY MORNING EDITION The King Myrs. Simpson In this, the ninth of a series authorized ex-King Ed- ward and Mrs. Simpson, Newbold Noyes corrects a few of the false impressions left by recent inaccurate news stories. Mr. Noyes, who has just returned from London, is Associate Editor of The Star and a cousin of Mrs. Simpson by marriage. BY NEWBOLD NOYES. I 'OMEN in low-backed evening gowns and men in white ties and tails , , . tall ceilings and polished floors . ., . champagne and Scotch §nd sodas . . . nobility and the haute monde , + . Edward ana Wallis . . . Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. . . . ‘The group over in the corner of the ornate living rcom bubbled with vivacity. It usually did when His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, was in the center. Beautiful women vied with bon mots for a momentary glare else could a Christmas be but . . .” in the spotlight and the prince was able to return quip for quip. “. .. And a charming evening, what? . . from Lonnen . ..” “ ..Evening, Lady Duff-Gordon. Indeed it is. What . “Most terrible drive down Guests mingled, bowed, walked on . .. “...8ir, I want you to meet an American friend of mind. Mrs. Simpson, | Your Highness. ¥ am sure you two have much in commou. , . .” Down for the Holidays. It was Christmas eve, 1931, at Melton Mowbray. Connie Thaw, who prefers to be known as Tamar in England, had brought her friend, Wallis Simpson, down for the holidays. A sister of those internationally famous (Continued on Third Page.) STD0HN STRIE ENDS N DETROT Auto Parts Workers Accept Terms—U. S. Warns Mari- time Principals. Peace had arrived on one of the battle fronts of labor and industry today, while on a second major front was received a sharp warning from Washington that “public interest de- mands an early settlement.” The status of peace, although termed by some as merely an “armed truce,” arrived in Detroit when “sit-down” strikers in the Kelsey-Hayes automo- bile parts plants voted to accept & management proposal that they return to work. Shortly afterward, their fellow strikers outside concurred in terms of the agreement. About 5,000 employes are involved. At the Detriot branch factory of the Aluminum Co. of America, prepara- tions were made to resume operations PITTMAN MAPS NEUTRALITY MOVE [Determination of Policy Main Problem Before Con- gress, He Says. By the Associated Press. Chairman Pittman, Democrat, of Nevada, of the Senate Foreign Rela- tions Committee said today “imminent danger” of another world war makes enactment of new neutrality legisla- tion the most important task con- fronting Congress. Asserting that “we must act as il we knew there was going to be a war next Spring,” he said he was studying several proposals for a stronger neu- trality law. The present act expires May 1. Pittman predicted a sharp struggle between Congressmen favoring re- enactment of the present law in sub- stantially the same form and another (See LABOR, Page A-5) Summary of . | Capt. Halsey Powell dies attack. Sports . Obituary ....A-10| Woman's FOREIGN. France exerts pressure on Germany liquidate Spanish war. Page A-1 U. 8. moves to rush rescue of citizens in China. Page A-1 Pope Pius’ Christmas message asks unity of Christianity. Page A-1 Laredo Bru succeeds Gomes as Presi- dent of Cuba. Page A-1 U. 8. delegation places wreath at Ar- gentine hero’s tomb. Page A-2 NATIONAL. Auto parts workers in Detroit accept terms. Page A-1 Neutrality * Congress’ chief problem, Pittman says. Page A-1 Administration now drafting new housing program, Page A-2 Govertiment-directed crop insurance seen as probable. Page A-3 fatal A4 turns to ..,h"“ Page A4 (See NEUTRALITY, Page A-5.) here of heart Page A-4 Roads engineer agrees to widen Old Georgetown road. Page A-§ Matthews case suspects implicated in second slaying. Page A-7 Policeman in critical condition after motor cycle upsets. Page B-1 Allen asks Democratic Congressmen for inaugural co-operation. Page B-1 First traffic death in week brings toll to 95. Page B-1 1937 transit program includes 45 new “one-man cars. Page B-1 President plays Santa Claus to White House employes. Page B-1 EDITORIAL AND COMMENT. °* ‘This and That. Page A-8 Answers A-8 David Lawrence. A9 Paul Mallon. A Mark Sullivan. A9 Jay Franklin. A-9 Headline Folk. A-9 ‘Washington Observations. Page A-10 SPORTS. Officials selected for Star’s Christmas tournament. duckpin Page A-11 Capital to h.‘::' number of topnotch ¢ Foening Star LAREDO BRU NEW CUBAN PRESIDENT Proclaimed by Republic After Ousting ef Gomez on Im- peachment Charges. BACKGROUND— The present Cuban disorder ‘marks another step in the frequent- ly flery history of the Island Re- public, with the result that the tenth President in four years is produced. The sugar crop, which has been both the fortune and despair of the Cuban people, again is the background. This time Presi- dent Gomez’ opposition to the sugar-taz bill brought his impeach- ment. Gomez objected to the army- sponsored program. Im this, his enemy was the powerful Col. Batis- ta, who, during the past several years, has built up the stromgest political party on the island. By the Associated Press. HAVANA, December 24.--Dr. Fred- erico Laredo Bru was sworn in at noon today as President of Cuba to succeed Miguel Mariano Gomez, ousted by the army-controlled Senate for his oppo- sition to the $1,500,000 sugar tax bill. Laredo Bru, who had been vice pres- ident under Gomez’ regime, took the oath before the chief justice of the Supreme Court at ceremonies attended by Cuban officialdom. The new President announced these cabinet appointments: Jose Bringuier Laredo, nephew of | the chief executive, secretary of the presidency. Rafael Montalvo, former secretary of defense under Gomez, secretary of state. Eduardo Montelieu, a civil engineer, secretary of the treasury. Jose Antonio Casas, secretary of public works. Juan J. Remos, secretary of defense. Melanio Diaz, secretary of communi- cations. Raul Zaraga, secretary of commerce, mAmndeo Lopez, secretary of agricul- Zenon Zamora, secretary of sani- tation. Manuel Castellanos, secretary of ce. Msnuel Jimenez Daniel, secretary of the interior. Fernando Sirga, secretary of edu- cation. Gomez, the island republic’s ninth President in four years, was forced from his position by the Senate’s de- cision early today that he was guilty of “interfering with the free func- tioning of legislative power” in fight- ing the tax measure. Politically, the winner of the con- gressional controversy over the pro- posal to extend army training to rural schools was Col. Fulgencio Ba- tista, Cuba’s military “strong man.” Gomez was ejected by a 22-to-12 vote of the Cuban Senate, T (See CUBA, Page A-S, 1,000 GET BONUSES North American Aviation, Imc., Gives $35-8$50. LOS ANGELES, December 2¢ (P). —More than 1,000 employes of North American Aviation, Inc., plane build- ers, were given bonuses of from $35 to $50, President J. H. Kindelberger said 3 Employes on the pay roll six months te & year will receive smaller sums and newcomers will get turkeys. Fire on F Street Cruel Blow To Widow and Four Children n with the Associated Press News and Wirephoto Services. Yesterday’s Circulation, 136,680 (Some returns not yet recetved.) TWO CENTS. PARIS DEMANDS BERLIN CEASE SPAIN INVASIONS “Ultimatum” Threatens Aban- donment of Neutrality and to Aid Socialists. PARIS PRESS FEARS GRAVE CONFLICT MAY BE RESULT Hitler Answer Expected After Christ- mas, With Hope of Peaceful Gather- ing of Powers if He Yields. UP) Means Associated Press. By the Assoclated Press. PARIS, December 24.—France has warned Germany that a new mass “invasion” of Spain by Nazi troops on the side of the insurgents will force her to aid Madrid, responsi- ble reports said today. . Diplomatic sources said this threat to abandon French neutrality unless the Reich refrained from intervention was delivered by Foreign Minister Yvon Delbos to Count Johannes von Welczeck, the German Ambassador. k Usually well-informed sources said the French warning took the tone of an ultimatum. Speculation on Action. French newspapers speculated widely on whether Reichs- fuehrer Hitler would choose what some called the “adventurous™ road, defying France. The press pointed out this might bring matters to a quick head and possibly would precipitate whatever grave international conflict may come out of the Spanish civil war. If, on the other hand, Hitler should agree to stop giving help to the Spanish Fascists, the groundwork will be automatically laid for a gathering of representatives of Europe’s major powers in an atmosphere auguring well for an accord on other problems troubling Europe, newspapers said. Berlin’s answer to the French warning probably will not be given until after Christmas, observers said. French Patience Exhausted. Foreign Minister Yvon Delbos, it was reported, informed the German Ambassador, Count Johannes von Welczeck, France could no longer stand for a situation which was developing into a virtual invasion of Spain. During the conversation, it was said, Delbos warned if a new mass of Nazi troops joined the insurgents, France would be forced to go to the aid of the Spanish government. Last night Delbos described to the Urgent Parleys Begun By France And Great Britain BY the Associated Press. LONDON, December 24—Britam and France began today what authori- tative sources described as “urgent consultations” over & means of halt- | ing outside interference in strife-torn | Spain. ‘Their action, which observers in- terpreted as indicating the Spanish situation had reached a critical stage, came after Lord Plymouth, chairman of the International Non-Intervention Committee, yesterday urged all mem- bers of the group to pledge by Janu- ary 4 that they would prevent more volunteers going to Spain. A reliable informant declared: “France has intimated to Great Britain it has decided in the present circumstances to spare no efforts to make the policy of non-intervention more effective. “Further urgent consultations are taking place between the two govern- ments to oonsider what further meas- ures can be taken to achieve that end.” Discussions between the British foreign office and the French Embassy are to continue for some days, it was understood. In authoritative quarters it was said if Britain and France took joint action, they probably would make representations to Germany, Russia, Italy and Portugal rather than to Germany alone. (Germany, Italy and Portugal have been accused by Russia of aiding the Spanish Fascists, while they have as- serted the Soviets have helped the Spanish Socialist government). Informed sources said today the Anglo-German discussion of a new European security pact had struck a snag in the definition of “aggressor” nations, German Ambassador Joachim von Ribbentrop was reported ready to take the question to Reichsfuehrer Adolf Hitler' personally after it had been raised in conversations with Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden. Germany was said to object to per- mitting the Council of the League of Nations define the aggressor of any possible war. Informed sources said Von Ribben- trop pointed out that the Franco- Soviet pact granted France the right in some cases to define an “aggressor” in aiding Russia before the League Chamber of Deputies Finance Com= mittee the ring of arms France is welding about Germany. France is placing more than 2,500,« 000,000 francs ($115,000,000) at Poe land’s disposal, he said, largely to enable her ally to build a stronger army on Germany’s eastern frontier. Officially the conversations between Delbos and the Ambassador remained a closely held secret, but it was re- ported Delbos raised the question of Germany’s attitude toward interna- tional control of arms and volunteers going to Spain. Welczeck, who has just returned from Berlin, was understood to have promised Nazi support if French frontier points were placed under surveillance. Delbos was said to have countered with the demand German airports also be controlled, a point which the Ame bassador promised to refer to Berlin. The French attitude throughout has been that the neutrality accord dee signed to prevent the civil war from growing into general strife could be maintained only if all powers refrained from intervention. Collective Security Pact. Reports of the ultimatum were 2ce companied by indications it might be made the occasion for a general sete tlement, with France ready to cone sider German demands for colonies if intervention in Spain is ended and a collective security pact organized. The abrupt raising of these questions was attributed to French encourage- ment from Italy’s attitude since the virtual Franco-British recognition of her supremacy in Ethiopia. Other factors believed to have con~ tributed to the demand were reports that Germany is considering a mass movement of men to Spain to bolster the insurgents and the continued de- mands of French Communists for aid to be sent to Madrid. MISERY GRIPS ALL SPAIN. Christmas Peace Pleas Met by Grim Demands of War. MADRID, December 24 (#).—Death, blood and nation-wide misery were the Christmas presents forced on Spain today by the grim gods of war, While all other Christian lands throughout the world were thanking and her starving inhabitants. Religious leaders pleaded for an end to the brother-against-brother slaughe ter in a land once known for its caree free contentment. Their pleas were answered by the exhortations of war Peace on earth was not for Madri- lenos. Their war leaders issued Decem= ber 24 commands for the troops on the front to fight off any which might cause them to relax efforts to kill off their country- of Madrid again and their war planes bombed the government positions in No 5:30 Star or Night Final Tomorrow | Because of the holidays, there will be no 5:30 or Night Final Editions of The Star tomorrow and Saturday.