Evening Star Newspaper, December 27, 1936, Page 6

A—6 WO NEW WORRIES FOR GREAT BRITAN Germany’s Ultimatum to Spain and Colony Dis- cussion Causes Concern. BY the Associated Press. LONDON, December 26 —Germany's ultimatum to the Spanish Socialist government and the Europé-wide dis- cussion of prospects for return of some of the Reich’s pre-war colonies today . gave the British government two new items for anxious study in Europe's erisis. - Berlin's threat of unspecified “re- prisals” against the Madrid-Valencia regime if the steamer Palos is not re- leased immediately introduced a fresh disturbing element into an already ominous situation, London officials d. A foreign office spokesman charac- terizes the outlook as “disquieting,” but expressed hope a satisfactory ad- Justment can be made. Suggestions that some of her former , eolonies be returned as one means of lessening the Reich’s economic diffi- culties and thereby aligning Germany on the side of peace evokes reiteration of the official British contention that all such questions must be handled through the League of Nations. League Must Lead. The British government’s views re- garding redistribution of the terri- tories gained by the allies as a result of the great war remain unchanged, it was stated. Britain’s position always has been that the League must lead in any de- cision relative to the lands which Brit- ain received under the League’s man- + date, and that while Hitler's coup d'etat policy might be permissible in Europe, it can not be allowed where the former overseas colonies of the Reich are involved. Moreover, the views of the British dominions, especially the Union of Bouth Africa, with regard to African colonies, and Australia, where the Pa- cific islands are concerned, must be & * dominant factor in any territorial re- adjustment, it was stated. British officials, on the other hand, ! were clearly alive to Germany's press- ing need for raw materials and to the fact that the whole proklem of colonies . mmay have to be reconsidered. ‘Tone of Press Hopeful. With first editions of the Sunday newspapers on the streets—London's @irst in nearly 48 hours—the British public emerged from its newsless Christmas celebration to realization that a critical situation confronts Eu- rope, with Germany's Reichsfuehrer Hitler as the key figure. ‘The general tone of newspaper com- ment was hopeful, but there was no attempt to minimize the gravity of the situation arising from Germany’s eco- nomic straits and the danger of large- scale German intervention in °the Spanish civil war. ‘The Sunday Express editorially ex- pressed confidence that “Germany will not make war” in a discussion of reports that Herr Hitler might make “s gambler’s throw” by striking at Crechoslovakia or by more drastic in- tervention in Spain. “Pay no heed to such conjectures,” said. “The Germans will not make war. For one reason alone this is certain. Germany is not ready. It is very far from having Teached that astage.” France Can Not Stand Idle. An editorial in the Sunday Times said: “It would be impossible for France to stand by indefinitely while a pow- | erful German army conquered Spain and organized it as a base of opera- tions against France's rear. Yet this is what the German government will find itself committed to unless at the eleventh hour it can be induced to halt its progress down the slippery incline. “The further it goes the stronger will become the argument, from the standpoint of prestige, constraining it to go further. The present stage may be nearly the last at which it will remain not too difficult for Ber- lin to draw back to prevent a local adventure from growing into a much wider catastrophe.” Informed circles gave little cre- dence to reports that France and Soviet Russia are bringing increas- ing pressure to bear on Britain for active intervention in the Spanish conflict. It was pointed out there is little reason to believe France is in any ‘way prepared to desert Britain's lead to gain a temporary advantage over Germany. Foreign office officials said it was “not impossible” that Britain may Join with France, Germany and Italy to force peace in Spain if Hitler wtihholds all aid from the Spanish Fascist insurgent regime at Burgos. ‘These officials asserted, however, that mux:: :nmou: would be “only a varia- mediation s of Britain and France.” i The British government waited for Italy’s reaction to latest develop- ments surrounding the Spanish war, especially for a rep!” :: .ne British end French appea: for closer co- operation to enforce non-intervention in Spain, VIDAL HAILS GROWTH OF PLANE INDUSTRY %No Overnight Boom, but Short- age of Workers,” U. 8. Di. rector Claims. Br the Associated Press. Hailing the ‘“normal, healthy growth” of the aviation industry, Eugene Vidal, air commerce director, reported yesterday that the peak in air transportation has not yet been reached. “The excellent record of progress for the last year is the more gratifying because the growth has been sound,” Vidal said in a statement. “There has been no overnight boom, and there is o artificial prosperity.” Vidal said that some aircraft manu- Eacturers have stepped up production 80 rapidly “that there has THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON Symbols of War-Torn Spain symbol of the victims is this little tot seated among them. Symbols of war are these 100-ks. bombs destined to be rained on Madrid by rebel aviators, and —Wide World Photo. FUTURE OF COTTON CONTRL IN DouBT Whether Good Prices Will Wreck Crop Curb Is Ques- tion in South. By the Associated Press. NEW ORLEANS, La, December 26.—The question before the South as 1937 pawed impatiently at the cal- endar today was whether two years | of good prices had sold the farmer on the idea of controlled cotton pro- duction. With a billion-dollar crop safely on | the way to market, the trade was both | pleased with the past and uncertain about the future. A big price usually brings a big crop next year as farmers “second guess” SOL HERZOG, INC. on the amount of cotton they should put in the ground. In an endeavor to chart the amount of cotton to go into the ground next | year. the American Cotton Grower, official publication of the American Cotton Co-operative Association, con- ducted a survey among its readers. The publication’s poll showed the farmers were overwhelmingly in favor of restricted acreage next year. But the returns also showed they were almost unanimous in the belief that it would have to be compulsory and some medium such as the Bankhead licensing provisions would be needed. Drought Cut 1936 Crop. Cotton economists say the staple can be raised profitably for 8 cents a pound or less, particularly in the plains area of Texas. With the A. A. A. tossed out by the Supreme Court, crop commentators pointed out a 14,000,000-bale crop would have been raised this year if the drought had not wrought havoc in Oklahoma and Texas. The administration now places its program for controlled production on the so0il conservation provisions. 'NEW YEAR RECEPTION AT MISSION ARRANGED The Central Union Mission will hold its afinual New Year day reception | from 2 to 5 p.m. next Friday in the mission building, 613 C street. | The Board of Directors, the Mis~ | sion’s Ministerial Council, the Wom« | en’s Guild, John S. Bennett, the mis- sion superintendent, and Mrs. Ben- | nett, director of the Mission’s Chil- | dren’s Emergency Home, are to be at home to guests. The building will be open for in- spection by the public. A program of music will be presented. Going Home for the Holidays? STORE YOUR CAR in the Heated CON'I'IEEN"I;AL GARAGE Attached to Hotel Continental Guard Anln;::rql'"_hr:ll?"hrlln'x Bans and reezine Weather NEAR UNION STATION SPECIAL HOLIDAY RATES Telephone Met. 4612 Our Annual Reduced-Price Event! Half-Yearly GENUINE at regular REDUCE 10:... Group Three: REDUCED T0. .. PRICE CUT, we mean, prices. Group Two: Every garment in this sale is from our regular stock and when we say that EVERY REDUCTION IS A POSITIVELY. Come in expecting to find the finest fabrics, the best possible workmanship and the newest styles because SOL HERZOG CLOTHES represent the peak of value Here are the reduced groups! One and Two Trouser SUITS » TOPCOATS Group One: REDUCED open a charge account ... 4'w¢ys to pay! SOL HERZOG ¢ Corner F St. a¢ 9th 7uTweLrTH Sr. After-Chrismas Sale of Tl dond ALt Single pieces, one and two suites of a kind—and one and two Broadloom Rugs—remaining from the Christmas choosing—all of which we are very radically reducing.in price to make clearance complete. You'll find something you are wanting—with the opportunity to buy at a material saving from the regular prices. Of course, this is only a partial list. Occasional Pieces Sofe—Chippendale period with graceful curved back and arms. Sélid Amazon mahogany base. Tailored in rich gold brocatelle. After-Christmas Special Lounging Chair—The back has a built-in down cushion, and the pitch to back and seat are exactly right for extreme comfort. Down-filled seat cushion. Richly upholstered. After-Christmas Special $92.50 Love Seat—Duncan Phyfe period with carved frame of solid Honduras mahogany; brass claw feet; genuine down-filled cushions. Upholstéred in blue figured damask. After-Christmas Special Sofa—The Sloane Burton, adapted from an English piece, with roll back and deep seat. Low arms and down-filled cushion. Tailored in figured linen, After-Christmas Special Sofa—Chinese Chippendale. mahogany; handsomely carved. cushion. Tailored in green brocatelle. After-Christmas Special The base is solid Honduras Genuine down-filled Sofa—The Sloane London with built-in down-filled pillow back; low arms. Down-filled seat cushions. Tailored in blue figured velvet. After-Christmas Special Reading Chair—Of the English lounge type. Down-filled cushion, tailored in rose damask. After-Christmas Special. Easy Chair—The Sloane London—a real man's chair, with high back, built-in down-filled cushion; down-filled seat cushion. Tailored in figured domask. After-Christmas Special__________ _coeeo $89 Bedroom Empire Gr.wp—Of Amazon mahogany. Each piece in har- fionious proportions and details. Finished """‘. black and gold decorations. 8 pieces, including twin beds. After-Christmas Special Chippendale Group—In genuine Cuban and Honduras ma- hogany—the bureau, dressingrhetoble and chest have graceful serpentine fronts. hanging mirrors are mahogany and gold exquisitely carved. twin beds foilow the Chinese thought. 8 pieces. After-Christmas Special Commode—Of the Sheraton school, half-round type. Genu- ine Honduras mahogany, inlaid with satinwood. s fitted with compartment and adjustable shelves in base and long drawer in top. After-Christmas Special Secretary Desk—A real Colonial. A faithful adaptation from an original. Construction of genuine Honduras ma- hogany, with beautiful pediment; interesting interior, especially designed for books of generous size. Four drawers in base. After-Christmas Special Table—A charming Empire piece, ideal for living room or card table. Genuine Amazon mahogany, decorated in black and gold. Has antiqued white leather top. After-Christmas Special Console Table—Duncan Phyfe in genuine Honduras ma- hogany. The top is supported with lyre-shaped base; brass claw feet. After-Christmas Special.._. ---$64.50 Cocktail Table—Chinese Chippendale of genuine Honduras mahogany construction, with inserted leather top. After-Christmas Special Writing Desk—One of the 18th Century kidney shaped, made of satinwood, banded with mahogany, with floral decora- tions in oil. --$140 Writing Table—Of the Louis XVI period, fruit wood con- struction, inlaid with rosewood. The top has an insert of antique white leather. After-Christmas Special 872.50 After-Christmas Special Groups Hepplewhite Group—!n genuine Honduras mahogany, inlaid with satinwood, finished in the rich red tone which in contrast with the satinwood produces a highly decorative effect and pleasing combination. After-Christmas Special Chippendale Group—Genuine Honduras mahogany with in- teresting carvings and fretwork. Mahogany and gold hanging mirrors. 8 pieces, including twin beds. After-Christmas Special Odd Sizes in Tru-Tone Broadloom Rugs Color Size - Antique Mahogany.‘ -Spruce Green _ $30 —caeeeeeaa-Spruce Green - $8.25 <ceemeeame. Burgundy- ... $23.50 ceeemeaeaCherry Red .. . m | Twelfth Street il 5 Color SBize Antique Mahogany- 3.6x5 Cherry Red 46x16 Spruce Green < TAUPE' wics ---Raisin DEcatur 7262