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Weather Forecast. Partly cloudy and somewhst warmer; lowest about 40 degrees tonight; tomor- row mostly cloudy and colder. Tem- peratures today—Highest, 62, at 2 p.m.; lowest, 31, at 6:30 a.m. From the United States Weather Bureau report, Full details on Page A-2, New York Markets Closed Today. 88th YEAR. No. 34,985. D. C. Committee Orders Three New Inquiries Gasoline, Baby and Clairvoyant Probes To Be Made BULLETIN. The House this afternoon passed a bill to permit the pay- ment of the District income tax in two equal installments after amending it to exempt the pen- sions of all war veterans from the tax. The first installment would be payable April 15 and the sec- ond October 15. The House also passed a bill designed to clarify in District of Columbia statutes the definition of murder in the first degree. By JAMES E. CHINN. ‘Three more investigations were or- dered today by the House District Committee. 5 ‘The new inquiries will involve: 1. Charges that the public is being fleeced by some gasoline dealers selling straight gas at premium prices. 2. Charges that “baby peddling” agencies are in existence in Wash- ington. g 3. Charges that spirit mediums, clairvoyants, fortune tellers and other alleged psychic personalities are engaged in “fraudulent” prac- tices. The committee also recalled from the House calendar the McGehee bill to liberalize the District unemploy- ment compensation act to permit the Washington Board of Trade and other recommend amendments. Special Gas Subcommittee. A special subcommittee of three members was created to investigate the gasoline situation. It is com- posed of Representatives Nichols of Oklahoma, who proposed this in- quiry; Poage of Texas, both Demo- crats, and Bolles, Republican, of Wisconsin, Investigation of the spirit me- diums, fortune tellers, palmists, etc.. will be made by the Police and Fire Subcommittee, headed by Repre- sentative Schulte, Democrat, of In- | diana. Police Supt. Ernest W. Brown, however, was ordered to make the investigation of the alleged “baby peddling” agencies. The Police and Fire Subcommittee was instructed to co-operate with Maj. Brown in this inquiry. . The special subcommittees are now making investigations ordered recently by the-full committee. One is inquiring into conditions at the Home for the Aged and Infirm and other welfare institutions. Another is making preparations to investi- gate the liquor ‘situation and the policy of the .Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in issuing and renew- ing licenses. Randolph Gave Promise. Decision of the committee to re- call the unemployment compensa- tion bill from the calendar followed an announcement Saturday by Chairman Randolph he had prom- fsed 20 influential organizations not to call it up today in the House. | Lawrence E. Williams, president of the Washington Board of Trade. told the committee he was “verv grateful” for the delav because it would give the organizations con- cerned with the legislation an op- portunity to propose amendments that would make it “more work- able.” = He said representatives of employ- ers, labor and the Unemployment Compensation Board would get to- gether and work out the amend- ments. Mr. Nichols said he wondered why the organizations waited until the bill was on the House calendar before deciding to propose amend- ments. Mr. Williams replied that the organizations did not have suf- ficient time properly to study the bill before it was reported out of the committee. Amendment Notice Given. Representatives Kennedy and D’Alesandro, Maryland Democrats, served notice they intended to offer amendments when the committee considers the changes to be recom- mended by the various organiza- tions. Investigation of spirit mediums, clairvoyants, fortune tellers, etc., was ordered as a result of a letter Chairman Randolph read to the committee from U. L. Di Ghilini, who offered to give a demonstra- tion to the members to expose “de- ceptions” of these people. “You boys are getting into pretty deep water,” warned Mr. Nijchols. “I like rooster fights. They are against the law in Oklahoma. But the game is flourishing there under prohibition and a lot of boys are making money and putting’ on some pretty good fights. “My wife loves to go to a fortune teller. She gets a good deal of pleasure out of it. If my wife wants (See D. C. COMMITTEE, Page A-5) Kennedy Refurns Tonight To See President Joseph P. Kennedy, Ambassador to Great Britain, is expected here by plane tonight from Palm Beach, Fia., where he has been resting since shortly after his return to the United States in December. Ambassador Kennedy is to confer at the White House with the Presi- dent on the European situation and then begin his trip back to Lon- don by plane via Lisbon. He is scheduled to arrive at 9:40 o'clock tonight. Before he left Palm Beach, Am- bassador and Mrs. Kennedy yester- day gave 2 birthday party for John P, Fitsgerald, Mrs. Kennedy’s father, who reached his 77th anni- versary. Mr. Fitgerald, & member of the Boston Port Aumurl?' u::ld lom;er Mayor of Boston, cu cake for the handful of guests, interested organizations to | President Pays WITH SUNDAY MORNING EDITION Foening Star Established in 1852 Most people in Washington have The Star delivered to their homes every (P) Means WASHINGTON, D. C, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1940 —THIRTY PAGES. *% Tribute To Lincoln at Memorial 5,000 Attend Ceremonies at Shrine .As Roosevelt’s Wreath Is Placed President Roosevelt stood in rev- erent silence at the foot of the Lin- coln Memorial today, his eyes turned in solemn tribute to the statue of America’s great Civil War Presi- dent. Looking upward to the shrine with tHe Chief Executive were more’ than 5,000 who gathered in Potomac Park to pay homage to the memory of Abraham Lincoln on the ‘occa- sion of the 131st anniversary of s birth, President Roosevelt stood for five minutes while his wreath was taken up the steps by Capt. Daniel J, Cal- laghan, his naval aide, to be pl; first beside one of the memofial's sturdy columns. Strains of ‘the national anthem, played by the United States Army Band, echoed from the marble front of the shrine. The President was accompanied by Mrs. Roosevelt, Gen. Edwin M. Watson, one of his secretaries, and Mrs. David Gray, Mrs. Roosevelt's aunt. A wreath from the District Com- missioners was placed near the Pres- ident’s, and later representatives of more than 45 patriotic organizations filed up the steps, flanked by a guard of soldiers, sailors, marines and Coast Guardsmen, to offer their floral tributes. Color-bearers stood at attention between the memorial columns dur- ing the ceremontes, sponsored by the District Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion. Most of the throng of spectators walked silently up the steps at the conelusion of the service to bow be- fore Lincoln's statue. Meanwhile, many others who would pay tribute to the Civil War President visited the Lincoln Mu- seum and the old Ford's Theater. scene of Lincoln’s assassination, on ed | dOWNtown Tenth street, between E and F streets, ‘There were displayed—for the first time today—several additional arti- cles identified with the country’s most tragic murder plot. The little silver-mounted derringer which killed Lincoln.and other-fatal acces- sories employed by John Wilkes Booth and his fellow conspirators were loaned to the museum by the War Department to be shown pub- liciy. Washington, alumni of Columbia University were to meet at ‘1 o'clock this afternoon at Wesley Hall o carry out a uniyersity tradition of (See LINCOLN;. Page A-6) Reich and Russia Reach Extensive Trade Agreement New Accord Expected To Synchronize Needs Of Both for Supplies By LOUIS P. LOCHNER, Associated Press Forelgn Correspondent. BERLIN, Feb. 12.—Authoritative | sources said today Soviet Russia and Germany have concluded a new and more extensive trade agreement which will be announced officially later today or tomorrow. . While authorized sources were unable to state the details of the agreement, they described it as being of far-reaching importance. synchronizing the needs of both sides for supplies. Soon after Joachim von Ribben- trop, German foreign minister, con- cluded a friendship pact with the Soviet and then a trade agreement |last August 20, German economists visited Russia and presented their “menu” of Russian raw materials in which Germany was specially in- terested. In return, a Russian trade dele- gation . toured Gérmany inspécting many industrial plants, after which they - submitted their requests for goods in exchange for raw materials. Expands Present Accord. Another German delegation head- ed by Special Ambassador Karl Rit- ter visited Moscow, and authorita- y tive sources said the treaty then| was concluded. | These sources said the .treaty covers items beyond the $80,000,000 | barter arrangement which has been | in effect since August 20. i The Russian-German trade agree- | ment before the war -started was | announced while Britain and Prance were conducting military talks with the Soviet. These talks were dropped shortly afterward. The agreement of last August provided for Russian sale to Ger, many within two years of about $72,000,000 worth of goods and the extension of a German credit to Russia of approximately $80,000,000. Turkish Seizure. Authorized sources in commenting on Turkey's seizure last week of German-owned shipyards said word received from official German rep- resentatives in Turkey indicated that the liquidation of engineering contracts was proceeding to the mutual satisfaction of both parties. | These sources said the Krupp shipyards which were seized would be operated entirely by Turkey, and Gedrmm interest in them would be ended. Another Quake in California LOS ANGELES, Feb. 12 (#)— Mother Nature, who has been toss- ing her weight about and causing mild quakes in various parts of California for a week or so, ex- cited residents hereabouts - briefly again yesterday. A sharp quake, which seismologists listed as strictly local and of one second’s duration, Jjarred cities from Beverly Hills to the seacoast at 11:24 am. 12 Skiers Break Legs PORTLAND, Oreg., Feb. 12 (#).— Bad snow made skiing so hazard- ous on Mount Hood that 12 skiers suffered broken legs and a score of others were injured yesterday. High Court Directs $200,000 Payment fo- Discharged Seamen Dismissal of Crews Who Changed Unions Is Ruled lllegal By J. A. FOX. The National Labor Relations Board today scored another victory in the Supreme Court, which upheld a board ruling requiring the Water- man‘ Steamship Corp. to reinstate the crews of two ships who had been dropped after joining the National Maritime Union of the C. I. O. and to pay them for lost time—about $200,000. Waterman dismissed the crews of the steamers Bienville and the Fair- land at Mobile in July, 1937, con- tending this step was necessary in the interest of economy because the vessels were being laid up for re- The Bienville was idle seven days and the Fairland 27 days. The C. I O. charged the dismissals were prompted because the mien had just changed their affiliation from the ?‘;’l | Seamen’s Union of the . . of L. to the C. 1. O. amliate. The Fifth Circuit Court of Ap- peals set aside the board onder, de- claring there was nothing to sup- port it. This ruling prompted vigorous i 2iticism from Justice Black today. 0 dissent was announced. Substitution of Judggent. “The Court of Appeals’ failure to enforce the board's order,” Justice Black said, “resulted from the sub- stitution of its judgment on disputed | facts for the board's judgment— and power to do that has been de- nied the courts by Congress.” In other decisions today, court: Ruled that the garnishment pro- cess may be invoked against Gov- ernment corporations which Con- gress has said can “sue and be sued.” Invalidated an Arkansas statute imposing a tax on gasoline in excess of 20 gallons carried in the fuel tank Roosevelt Attack on Soviet Reporied Today by Tass By the Associated Press. MOSCOW, Feb. 12.— President Roosevelt’s speech before the Amer- ican Youth Congress criticizing the Soviet Union as an absolute dicta- torship was reported by the official Russian news agency, Tass, for the first time today. Tass declared the audience Sat- urday received the President’s speech coldly and that thefe were attempts to boo when he criticized Youth Congress objections to help given Finland. Newspapers thus far have not commented on the speech. . ‘The Communist party newspaper Pravda attacked the Dies Com- mittee, calling it “a cesspool whither all hogwash against working 'class organizations is poured.” e paper declared the commit- tee’s main task was to prepare public opinion and the necessary evidence for illegalization of ':he Communist and destruction of the C. ‘I’.noy in the United States. the Dutch Liner, Bound From U. S. To Rotterdam, Sunk by Sub By the Associated Press. AMSTERDAM, Feb. 12.— The. 6,853-ton Holland - Amerika liner Burgerdijk was torpedoed and sunk Saturday by a German: submarine The ‘Rotterdam correspondent. of the newspaper De Telegraal said he had learned that nine-tenths of the Burgerdijk’s cargo, including while on a direct run from Newd wheat, was consigned to the Nether- York to Rotterdam, the vessel's owners announced today. The ship ‘was sent to the bottom only 15 miles south of Bishops Rock, off the southwestern tip of England, the line announced, adding that no reason was known for the act. The crew of about 45 and the passengers, their number undisclosed immediately, were rescued by the Holland-Amerika steamer Edam, it lands government and one-tenth to vate importers. pflA message from the vessel’s mas- ter, Capt. L. M. J. Scriwanek, said the submarine’s crew made known no reason for the torpedoing. He added that the explosion tore such & large hole in the ship that she sank fast. : The Edam reported her arrival at Norris Asks Halt On All Goods fo Reds and Japan | Urges Americans To Stop Buying Their Products By the Associated Press. Senator Norris, Independent, of Nebraska, suggested today that the administration’s “moral embargo” against warplane sales to Japan and Russia. be extended to all goods. In addition, he said, American citizens might well cease buying any products from the two coun- tries, which he described as “bar- berous.” Senator Norris told reporters he probably wduld fight in the Senate tomorrow the proposed $100,000,000 increase in capital of the Export- Import Bank, making possible new loans to Finland and China. Demo- cratic leaders are certain the pro- posal will be approved. Such & proposal would 'commit the Government officially, Senator Norris declared, and might lead to involvement abroad. - No Federal Act Involved. The Nebraskan, one of three Sen- ators who opposed the resolution to expedite Finnish bond issues here, said it would be “perfectly justifi- able” for individual citizens or groups to cease commercial dealings with Russia and Japan. “No one could contend that would be an unfriendly act diplomatical- ly," he asserted, “because no gov- ernmental act would be involved. “The people have a perfect right to do anything they want to, and there is no reason why we should supply Russia and Japan with the materials for war.” Chairman Pittman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said a “legal” embargo against Japan and Russia would be preferable to any moral boycott. “The so-called moral embargo— when you can have a legal embargo sibility,” Senator Pittman said. Break With Soviet Suggested. Although the Foreign Relations | committee is considering an em- argo against Japan, there is little expectation that it will be pressed in the near future unless fresh difficulties over American rights in the Orient should develop. Nevada, meanwhile, suggested that the United States break off diplo- matic relations with Russia. He said there was no doubt that Russis was-falling to live up to the agree- ments which predicated American recognition. Heé said the provision that Rus- sia would make no effort to inter- fere with the American form of government “is being violated al- most daily.” Senator McCarran and several members of Congress who hold the samie view expressed gratification at President Roosevelt's statement to the American Youth Congress Sat- urday that it was “silly” to believe the Soviet would declare war on the United States because this country was sympathetic to Fin- land. Senator Adams, Democrat, of Colorado, on the other hand, said he did not favor terminating diplo- matic relations with Russia. Sen- ator Russell, Democrat, of Georgia suggested that relations be main- tained “so that we can see what devilment they are up to.” Robbers Kill Farmer, Shoot His Wife at Home Special Dispatch to The Star. SALISBURY, Md., Feb. 12.—Mrs. Annie Savage Pilchard, brought to the hospital early today with a pis- tal wound in her back, told police she had spent the night in the attic of her farm home, hiding from two robbers who had criminally assaulted and shot her after killing her hus- band. She was found this morning on the roof of her home, where she had crawled at daybreak. Firemen raised a ladder to bring her down and rushed her to the hospital. Mrs. Pilchard told police the bandits .walked into her home near Stockton about 8 o'clock last night and demanded money. Mrs. Pil- chard handed over her pocketbook to one of the men, who fired a shot- gun point blank at her husbend, Harvey Pilchard, 61-year-old farmer. He was killed instantly and his body was found this morning on the. living-ropm floor. Mrs. Pilchard said she screamed and ran when her husband was shot and one of the bandits fired a pistol at her. ‘The bullet struck her in the back and she fell to the floor. The rob- bers fled and Mrs. Pilchard groped her way up to the attic to hide. She said that while she was hiding she heard the two men come back to search for her. At dawn Mrs. Pilchard ‘crawled out on the roof, where she was found by John Man- uel, a fireman from a nearby saw- mill. Police indicated they knew the identity of the killers, said to be colored men, and. am arrest was ex- pected. § Feeling mounted high when word of the shooting became known and officers moved cautiously to avert possible violence. Brooklyn Buys Vosmik From Boston for $25,000 By the Associated Press. —is a subterfuge under which the | Government seeks to escape respon- | Senator McCarran, Democrat, of | D. C. Suffrage Backed As Youth Congress Concludes Sessions Plans Demonstration For U. S. Neutrality; Mrs. Roosevelt Talks BULLETIN. Hisses swept across House gal- leries occupied by delegates to the American Youth Congress today when Representative Lambert- son, Republican, of Kansas said he thought the Republican Na- tional chairman was right in spurning a part in the youth meeting. (Picture on Page B-1.) The assembly of the American Youth Congress today went on rec- ord in favor of suffrage for the District of Columbia. ‘This smaller group of representa- tives of constituent bodies compris- ing the larger A. Y. C. favored Dis- trict suffrage at & meeting in the auditorium of the United States ealth This followed the general meet- ings of the entire eongress, which had been held in the Departmental Auditorium. The assembly acted on request of Howard Ennes, chairman of the Washington Youth Council. made an eloquent appeal to the gathering for support of the move- ment for votes for the District, but did not specify either national rep- resentation or municipal suffrage. The meeting itself was closed to the press, but spokesmen afterwards said he apparently meant “uni- versal suffrage.” Lack of Stadium Stressed. Lack of a vote in Washington | was dramatically illustrated, he told the group, by absence of a municipal stadium big enough to accommo- date the crowd. He pointed out that more than 1,000 delegates were unable to get into the big meeting Iast night in Departmental Audi- torium, where Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt spoke. If the District had had a vote, he predicted, this ‘clcy would have had a municipal stadium or some kind of municipal hall big enough for the meeting. He asked the question what will hap- pen next year when the A, Y. C. comes back with 10,000 delegates. Constituent bodies of the Con- gress will be asked, he said, to sup- (See YOUTH, Page A-3.) Caldwell Gefs Two Years In Louisiana U. Scandal By the Associated Press. NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 12.—George Caldwell, former superintendent of construction at Louisiana Stete Uni- versity, pleaded guilty in Federal court today to seven indictments charging diversion of W. P. A. labor and material amounting to more than $90,000 and evasion of $14,513.72 income taxes. Judge Wayne G. Borah sentenced him to serve two years in Federal prison and fined him $1,000 and costs. By entering his guilty plea here, | Caldwell wiped out all Federal charges against him in this district. He still faces a mail fraud <harge in the western district of Louisiana for the alleged receipt of cash “kickbacks” of $39,125 from a sub- contractor at the university. Minority Leader Discusses Lincoln Representative Joseph W. Mar- tin, jr., Republicanyof Massachu- setts will be the guest speaker tonight on the National Radio Forum over WMAL at 10:30 o'clock. Commemorating the anniver- sary of Lincoln’s birth, Repre- sentative Martin, whe is minority floor leader of the House, will talk on “Abraham Lincoln the Man.” The National Radio Forum is arranged by The Star and is hoard over s coast-to-coast net- work of the Natiosal ing Co. \ He | HOW DOES IT To HAVE SOMEBODY Your OWN SIZE TALK T0 You? By MIRIAM OTTENBERG. The District budget is “very de- cidedly” insufficient to meet the needs of the District, Mrs. Roosevelt told her press conference today. She also said she had the feeling from her talks with city officials and her visits to District institutions that the whole set-up was so com- plicated it was impossible to find out who was responsible for con- | ditions. 5 She indicated she thought this made it possible for city officials to “pass the buck,” finding in divided responsibility excuses for what is not being done. Asked if she would consider testi- ‘Mrs. Roosevelt Says Budget Fails to Meet District Need's Finds Set-Up Too Complicated to Fix Blu!ne for Conditions at Institutions fying Before the Senate and House Subcommittees on District Appro- up for consideration, she responded that she would do anything that served a useful purpose. Subcommittee Meets Tomorrow. continue to really get some action on the institutions she criticized, | Infirm at Blue Plains, the Chil- dren’s Receiving Home and the In- dustrial Home for Children. The public health subcommittee of the House District Committee, in- (See MRS. ROOSEVELT, Page A-10.) Japan Acts fo End Arbitration Treaty With Netherlands - Denies Move to Break World Court Ties Has Political Significance By the Associated Press. TOKIO. Feb. 12.—Japan disclosed today “necessary steps” had been initiated for ending her arbitration treaty with the Netherlands. The foreign office said both sides had agreed to open conversations, desired by Japan because of her changed attitude toward the World Court. “The sole purpose of terminating the treaty,” a spokesman said, “lies in a desire not to be bound by it in case conversations for treaty revi- sion do not reach a conclusion” by August 11. That was the date set for termina- tion. The treaty, an accord on judi- cial settlement, arbitration and con- ciliation - was concluded April 19, 1933 and formally ratified August 13, 1935. The spokesman said “the action has no political significance and does not mean Japan 1s abrogating the treaty.” “However,” he added, “certain provisions relating to the World Court, of which Japan is not a mem- ber, need technical revision because they are unfair to Japan. Hence, preparations are under way for negotiations.” Pact Provides Arbitration. The NetherlandsaJapanese treaty provides for arbitration of disputes through the World Court. An official of the Netherlands Legation said he did not “believe the treaty termination will be politically important.” He expressed the opinion that the Hague would be willing to agree to revisions regarding the World (See JAPAN, Page A-3) Red Divisions Halted In Isthmus Attacks, Finns Report 72 Tanks Lost by Soviet As Lines Hold Firm, Defenders Say By the Associated Press. HELSINKI, Feb. 12.—The Finnish that “several enemy divisions” had launched an artillery, tank and air- craft attack against Finnish- posi- tions in the Summa sector of the that the battle was continuing to- day. (A Russian division is esti- mated to number approximately 15,000 men.) The Finns said that the Rus- sians simultaneously attacked near the River Vooksi, northeast of Summa, and at Taipale, at the ex- treme eastern end of the isthmus front. The Russians also attempted to turn the Pinnish flanks by cross- ing the ice of both the Gulf of Fin- land and Lake Ladoga, it was said. All these attacks and attempts failed, the Finns asserted, the Rus- sians losing 72 tanks, which would be the greatest one-day bag of these machines since the war began. The Finns said that at least six (See FINNS, Page A-11.) 17 Injured as Rail Bus Goes Through Switch By the Associated Press. NORFOLK, Va. Feb. 12.—Seven- teen persons were injured, three seriously, when a Norfolk-Southern rail bus from Virginia Beach ran through an open switch at Tidewater Junction here early today.. The in- jured were brought to a local hos- pital. The rail bus hit two freight cars on a siding. Summary of Page. A-10 | obituary - i Power of Red attack wun;:&mmA ~ report. e A- Red attadk continues despite heavy losses, Finns report. Page A-1 Dutch liner torpedoed off English coast. Page A-1 Japan acts to end arbitration treaty " with Netherlands. Page A-1 Scores hurt as Belfast police battle President leads Nation in paying tribute to Lincoln. Page A-1 National Youth Congress concludes formal Today's Star Washington and Vicinity Mrs. Roosevelt thinks D. C. budget insufficient. Page A-1 ‘Three more probes ordered by House D. C. Committee. Page A-1 Washington leads Nation in paying tribute to Lincoln. Page A-1 Chevy Chase woman, still active, is 100 today. ° Page A-2 Court refuses. creditors part of Mrs. McLean’s maintenance Page B-1 Traffic death mars Washington's 28- day no-death record. Page B-1 Editorial and Comment This and That. Page A-8 o Sports. Lacal college boxers and basketers busy this week. Page A-14 Minor league cheaters are scored by Boss Bramham. Page A-14 ‘Westminster dog shaw at New York lures 2,738 entries. Page A-15 Miscellany Bedtime Story. -3 | Crosgword priations when the budget comes | Mrs. ' Roosevelt said she hoped | W enough interest and agitation would namely the Home for the Aged and | high command announced today | | of training, looked fit. Isthmus of Karelia yesterday and | evening and Sundsy morning. Associated Press. THREE CENTS. Big Anzac Force Joins Brifish In Near East Troops Welcomed By Eden as They Land at Suez By the Associated Press, SUEZ, Egypt, Feb. 12.—One of the greatest armies ever transported by sea landed here today from New Zealand and Australia to join the British-French allies’ forces in the Near East. The tent city at the edge of the desert was partly prepared for the husky Anzacs, welcomed at the end of their 10,000-mile voyage by Do- minion Secretary Anthony Eden with a message from King George VI. The New Zealanders and Austral- ians were all volunteers, many of them sons of troops that crossed the seas to fight in Britain's army in the past war. - A Reuters dispatch from Suez said the great armada of transports and British warships were anchored “as far as the eye could see.” (Reports from Istanbul placed the number of troops arriving today at 30,000 men. Foreign military observers said that Britain and France now had at least 570,000 men in the Near East.) : Potential Battlefield. It was indicated last week that the British and Prench allies and Tur- k2y, with whom they are linked in 2 mutual assistance agreement, can put together a force of about three- quarters of a million men in the Near East, potential back door bat- tlefield of European war. The Australians were under com- mand of Lt. Gen. Sir Thomas Blamey, chief of staff of the Aus- tralian Corps in 1918 and of the expeditionary force in the World ar. Maj. Gen. B. C. Freyberg com- manded the New Zealanders. The troops apparently ,disem- barked somewhere in the region of the Suez Canal. Gen. Preyberg, who won the Victoria Cross in the World War battle of the Somme, | warned them that the camp to { which they were going was only partly finished, and that they would realize they were on active service. Eden Flies From England, Maj. Eden flew from England to greet the troaps as they came ashore to the strains of “Auld Lang Syne,” played by bag-pipes. He conveyed this message from the King: “I know well the splendid tradi- tion established by the armed forces of New Zealand and Australia will be worthily upheld by you who have left home in order to fight for the cause the whole empire has made its own. “Now that you have entered the fleld of active service, I send you my warmest welcome together with best wishes for your welfare.” The New Zealanders, all volun- teers who have had three months Most of them were young, with a sprinkling of grizzled veterans of the last war. Maj. Eden was cheered lustily when he told the men that in the unity of the British Commonwealth “lies the certainty of final victory and the assurance of better things to come.” g Menzies Hails Safe Arrival Of Anzac Force at Suez SYDNEY, Australia, Feb. 12 (#).— Prime Minister R. G. Menzies an- nounced today the safe arrival of Australian and New Zealand forces at Suez, Egypt. The voyage across thousands of miles of open South- ern seas was proclaimed as a triumph of empire organization. Although there was no estimate of the number of troops in today's statement, the government an- nounced last November that an expeditionary force of 20,000 men was to leave for the front soon. Embarkation of Australian forces, it was disclosed, had been at various ports of the dominion, and the pub- lic was unaware of any mass move- ment of troops to take up positions near the zone of ‘the European war. Transports carrying the New Zealanders, it was said, had joined the Australian contingent at a se- cret rendezvous at sea. The safe conduct of the troops was regarded as a notable feat in which the Aus- tralian Navy and Army shared honors with the merchant marine. President Congratulates Emperor of Japan President Roosevelt today sent congratulations to Emperor Hirohito of Japan on the 2,600th anniversary of the founding of the Japanese Em= pire Mr. Roosevelt said: “Upon the occasion of this meme orable anniversary, I am happy to extend my sincere good wishes for the welfare of your majesty and your family.” No Third-Term Attempt, Farley Said to Believe (Earlier story on page A-6.) By the Associated Press. " NEW YORK, Feb. 12.—The World~ Telegram says “Postmaster General Farley has told Mr. Roosevelt he is strongly opposed to a third term” and that “in reply he (Farley) has received from the President what he. regards as assurance that Mr, Roosevelt will not be a candidate.” The World-Telegram’s story con- tinues: “Mr. Farley'’s intimates said Mr. Farley agreed to the use of his name (in the uumx';um:: ) only after deciding to tal &rri?,mwll!‘l word that he had no intention of being & ecandidate for the third time.” L t