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Evening star., 1923-09-11
DECIDE TO RETAIN
ONE-WAY STREETS
Commissioners Notify Mer-
chants Plan Expedites
Auto Traffic.

The Commissioners today decided to
retain the one-way streets.
In board session they considered
carefully the request of the Mer-
chants and Manufacturers Associa-
ton for abrogation of the one-way
rule, but concluded not to make the
change.
Daniel E. Garges, secretary to the
board. was instructed to advise the
merchants that the city heads will he
glad to consider reasons why any
particular one-way street should he
restored to the two-way class, but
that they do not believe the entire
list of such thoroughfares should be
abolished
The. Commissioners point out that
the one-way rule is in effect in many
other cities and should be given a
longer tryout in Washington.
Commissioner oyster, who SUPER
vises traffic matters, is firmly of the
belief that thus far the one-way
streets have been an advantage in
helping to keep traffic flowing freely.
The Commissioner said complaints
against the one-way streets have been
few
Capt Oyster admitted that the re-
cent amendment to the one-way street
regulation, making 18th street north
pound and 18th street southbound.
may have caused some confusion at
the outset. but he believes that as
motorists become accustomed to the
cnange traffic will move smoothly.
Evening star., 1923-09-11
ALyPLANSFORCE
IF NEEDED TO END
DEADLOCK ON F|UME
Mediation Ct Issues With
JugosIavia Will Be Re-
fused, Says Rome.
BALKANS SUSPECT
.MUSS0LINIS PURPOSE
Belgrade Reported seething-Ital-
ian Annexation of Port Expected
Within Week.
By the Associated Press.

tue 2hhOC4hteu f'ESsb
ROME, September 11.-Best in
formed opinion here is that Italy will
refuse any mediation of the settle
nent- of the Fiume question with Ju-
sosiavia, as proposed by the latter.
Italy, il is declared. intends to settle
directly with Jugoslavia, in line with
the, demands made for settlement
setting Setember Is as the date for a
reply, even employing forceful means
II necessary to end what she regards
as an intolerable situation imperiling
peace,
An -Jugoslav joint commission
approved plan for settlement which,
It was understood, would be submit
ted to the Belgrade government only
as matter of form.
Now, however. it appears that the
Jugoslavian premier, NJ. Pachitch, de-
sires to submit the entire question to
the mediation of the President of
Switzerland, as contemplated by the
treaty of Rapallo. Italy is opposed to
what she considers Jugoslavia's pol
ley of procrastination.
1t is contended that Jugoslavia by
agreeing through her delegates in the
joint commission to a scheme for set
tlement virtually renounced the
clauses of the treaty of Rapallo in
any way differing from that scheme.
Therefore Italy declines any media
tion and will settle directly with Ju-
goslavia by such means as seem ad-
visable-
Evening star., 1923-09-11
G0MPERS WARNS
AGAINST ONE UNION

By the Associated Press,
DECATUR, Ill, September IL
Warming against ''amalgamation"
and labor party proposals. the two
things for which william 2. Foster
has announced he has come here to
fight for, was given the Illinois Fed
Grafton. of Labor convention this
morning in a special delivery letter
from Samuel Gompers, president of
the American Federation of Labor.
Miners Aid Foster.
DECATUR, Ill, September IL
Doubtfulness concerning the predict
ed activity of William q. Foster, re-
puted communist and delegate from
Chicago to the Illinois Federation of
Labor convention vanished this morn
ing, when his resolution, calling for
amaigamation OF trade craft unions
into industrial unions. was received
by the convention resolutions COM
mittee.
Mr.. Foster declared that he intend.
ed to speak for his resolution and
also to- lead an energetic convention
campaign for Endorsement of a pro-
posed labor party.
Delegates who were identified as
miners were to be seen canvassing
for more names to the labor party
resolutions
Evening star., 1923-09-11
PARIS IS HOPEFUL.
Feeling Grows That Progress To-
ward Settlement Is Coming.
(By Cable to The Star and PhiladeIphia PuhIi
Ledger CopyrjRht IQo2 i

(By Cable to The Star and Philadelphia Public
Ledger. Copyright. 1921
PARIS, September n.-WhiIe south.
western Europe still is a seethins
caldron as a result of the murders
near Janina and Rremier MussolinIs
subsequent activities, the conflict of
the Ruhr appears to be emerging
from trench warfare and entering
again into battle of movement,
are we on the eve of decisive re-
SUITS? is the question asked here
Also there is the question: viii a
then be considered that we have WOW
indications are apparent that prac-
tlcal ccnVersat tions, at last have beer
started which. according to one re-
port, now are progressing with the
French ambassador, at Berlin. The
Qual q 'Orsay remains mute on the suh-
ject, even disclaims ali knowiede.e
hut taking the situation ensembIe
and rejecting upon the recent pubiic
declarations of the German chan
cellor 1t would seem that an early
denouement is likely. There has
been a marked tendency Of the
French franc to strengthen, both
against the dollar and pound, and
certain banking circles feel the week
viii show decisive Improvement
Premier Poincare, who still has the
final word in the matter. keeps on re-
peating that there can be no eco
nomic entente until the question OF
reparations is first regulated. How
ever, one now speaks of verbal Of
fers from Germany. which indicate
that Germany herself finally realizes the
danger which is courted hourly un-
less urgency enters into her final
capitulation.
Evening star., 1923-09-11
NAVY OPENS PROBE
TO FIX BLAME FOR
DESTROYER WRECK
Admiral Pratt and Board En-
Route to Scene Where 7
Piled on Rocks.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
SANTA BARBARA, Calf. Septem
Der 11.-A board of inquiry. with
Rear Admiral Pratt as it's senior
member. is expected at the scene
of seven wrecked naval. destroyers
at Honda, seventy-five miles north
OF here, today to investigate the
disaster which cost the lives of twenty
three enlisted men and set a record for
peaoe-tims naval losses.
The death list was placed at
twenty three last night with the Of
flcial announcement that twenty-five
men were missing and one dead The
possibility that the uflrecovered
sea was given added strength to-
day when Lieut.. Lee. at the scene
of the wreck. said he believed no
bodies remained on tn destroyer
Young. 1t. was thought the men
were trapped in the lower decks of
the Young as she turned over after
the wreck, but Lieut.. Lee says all
vessels were searched before they
were deserted after the wreck.
Three Bodies Recovered
The unofficial list shows that three
bodies were recovered from the surf
near the wreck yesterday. OF the
injured in hospitals here and at San
Diego, it is believed all will recover
The inquiry will involve explanations
from the commanders of the vessels
which went ashore in the fog last
Saturday night while cruising at
twenty knots in a heavy fog from
San Francisco to San Diego.
At San Diego, the naval base, where
500 survivors. officers and men, are
quartered, 1t was SEMI Officially re-
ported last night that the orders TO
change course was given from the
Delphy, leading the cruisers. before
the craft had reached Point Arguello
The order is recognized by seasoned
marines as one not usually given
until after vessels moving off the
California coast southbound clear the
Arguello light. as the coast line juts
sharply into the Pacific just north of
the lighthouse.
The body of u r. Van Schaak. fire
man, third class, of Frazer, Iowa. and
an unidentified body foated ashore
yesterday. The body of R.. Conroy, a
fireman on the Delphy, was recovered
Sunday.
Heavy Fog Hampers Work.
a heavy fog. which hung over the
scene of the wreck hampered the
work of investigators, A force Of
naval photographers who attempted
70 photograph the vessels before they
break up was forced 10 abandon the
attempt.
Offcers of the wrecked destroyers
secuted reports that tidal conditions
were responsible for the wreck. All
virtually agree that the heavy fog,
which necessitated navigation by dead
reckoning was to blame.
Assisting in the work of salvage
are nine destroyers, two Eagle boats
and the tender Melville.
shipping men who viewed the.
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Evening star., 1923-09-11

for some time. 1t was said. and the
results have been excellent
Existing Force Weak.
With an adequate police force. re-
sponsible to the states attorney, Mr..
Ryon believes there would be an en-
tirely different mode of procedure
than what is provided under existing
law, which is undisputably weak.
The states attorney then, Mr.. Ryon
said, would be in a position to take
the initiative in police matters
throughout the county.
The present officers in Prince
Georges county admit their knowl-
edge of the existence of gambling
houses, but have failed miserably, il
Is said. in attempting to close them.
Constable Thomas H. Garrison. at
Hyattsville. told The Star that he
knows the pretentious. gambling
house, Just across the District line,
known to the gambling fraternity as
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Evening star., 1923-09-11
WILL TELL OF PLEDGE.
Stresemann, in Speech Tomorrew,
to Outline Guarantees.


BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN, September 1I.-Political
circles aver that progress is being
made in unofficial efforts to strength
on the atmosphere of contact
which the government is endeavorine
to establish with France. These in
formal conversations, IL is believedM
forecast official action by the German
government.
An outline of the extensive eco
nomic guarantees which Germany is
prepared to pledge for the payment
OF her reparation obligations is gen
orally looked for in the address which
Chancellor Stresemann is scheduled 20
deliver in Berlin tomorrow. This.
plan, 1t is known, is based upon the
hypothecatiop of the entire economic
structure or the reich, according to
the scheme involved during the chan
cellorship OF Dr.=Cuno. If acceptable
70 the allied creditors the program
authority.
Official circles are somewhat disau-
pointed that Premier Poincare has not
seen Mt to consider DR.. Cuno's offer,
which which has been ampIified by the new
German official quarters appeared to
De disinclined to manifest impatiencs
over the latest recapitulation of NJ Poin-
care, the French premier of Germany's
reparations SINS nor is there any tend
ency displayed at government head
quarters to view the French premiers
speech at Damvilliers on Sunday as hav-
ing needlessly complicated the "atmos-
phere OF contact" which DR. Streseman.
the German chancellor, is seeking to
establish.
That the chancellor already has as
sumed the initiative in this connection
and is making promising progress, the
precarious character of his enterprise
now generally admitted in political cir
cles which profess to know that whoIls
informal pourparlers through the medi-
um OF individuals said to be close 10
the French ambassador, NJ. de Margerie,
have been in progress during the past
few days.
These will shortly assume more con-
crete form. and, it is believed, will be
followed by an official move by the Ger
man government.
Evening star., 1923-09-11
GIANT SHIP FLIES
OVER MANHATTAN
zR-1spends Half Hour in
Stately Flight Above
Roofs of City.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
woOLwORTH TOWER, New York.
September 1.-THE giant airship ZR-1
today few up from her hangar in Lake
hurst. n. j.. to visit New York.
New York was on its toes to greet
her Roofs, visible for miles from the
Woolworth Tower. were crowded with
spectators. In the streets below thou
sands could be seen craning their necks
as they gazed upward out of the deep
canyons.
The giant craft first was sighted
from the tower after she had passed
over quarantine and headed UP the har-
bor toward the Statue of Liberty.
Escorted by Planes.
The sun cleaned on the dirigible's
sleek gray sides. and her rudder. with
It's great streaks Of red, white and
blue, glistened in the rays.
Five seaplanes, gray as the airship
they escorted, circled the ZR-1 as she
passed over the tip of Manhattan, Gid
ed up the Island and disappeared in the
haze far up the Hudson.
The escorting planes circled the air
ship as she came up the harbor. Their
speed so exceeded that of their over
grown sister that they were forced to
cup capers in the air in order not to
leave her far behind.
Rode on Even Keel.
The zR-1 rode on an even keel most
of the time. AS she passed Mistress
Liberty. however. she dipped her PROV
quite perceptibly. Down went her
bow, also. as she turned northwest
toward the Hudson. following the
river on her voyage uptown.
Only five of her six motors were
working as she passed over the city,
but their hum could be heard indoors
even above the usual roar of the city.
The giant airship returned to the
tip of Manhattan after a stately voy-
age of half an hour over the city.
The ZR-1 paid a visit to Brooklyn
and then returned to Manhattan.
vending her way uptown again. She
cut graceful circles in the sky, turn
ing with remarkable abruptness for
her size, as If to prove she could
wriggle through aerial traffic just as
skillfully as agile taxis dodge sur
face cars and pedestrians thousands
of feet below her.
Flies Close to Tower.
On her way up the island the air
ship flew close to the Woolworth
tower, showering the streets with
pamphlets describing her construc-
ton.
Finally. she turned again and
passed over Battery Park, thronged
with spectators; over the harbor, dot
ted with craft: past the Statue of
Liberty and through the NarEows, un-
til she was lost in the light haze.
Ships in the harbor played a serenade
on their whistles as the "Leviathan
of the air. sped away to visit Phil
adelphia.
Evening star., 1923-09-11


the refugees were taken aboard from
small boats. and destroyer 2(7 re-
turned to Yokohama, where the for
eigners boarded the liners that were
acting as rescue stations.
Another dash to Toxic followed. and
on her return the destroyer brought
the remaining foreigners who desired
to leave the capital to the safety OF
the big ships at Yokohama.
Military Guard Necessary.
The American rescuers found the
foreign colony encamped in the gar
dens Of the Imperial Hotel with a
strong military guard around the
buildings and gardens for protective
purposes. The foreigners slept in
the open and received military ra-
tions and two meals daily from the
hotel authorities, who placed all
their resources In food. clothing and
bedding at the disposal of the for-
eign residents as well as the guests
of the hostelry. s''..,. :
The military guard around the
grounds was necessary, says the corr
respondent, because across the. street
in Hibaya park 100000 destitute Jap
anese, many of them desperate as
the result of their suffering, had even
less food and protection from the
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Evening star., 1923-09-11
OYSTER TO STUDY
LAW PROPOSALS
Number of Statute Changes
Urged in Reports of De-
partment Heads.

Recommendations for new laws
and regulations laid before Commits
sioner Oyster by his department
heads in their annual reports will
be given careful study as soon as
the estimates are completed, the COM
missioner announced today.
The commissioner will inquire into
the merits of each suggestion for
action later on.
Here are some of the proposals
taken from the reports by the com
missioner and listed for carly con-
sideration:
Office of weights and measures
recommendation for an act Of Con-
gress requiring persons in business
under trade name to file their own
names and addresses with 4 District
official.
Police Proposals.
Police department-More stringent
regulation of dance halls. a new law
TO restrict the sale of deadly weapons.
ERECTION or central police station to
mousse headquarters and the detectiye
cureau; enactment of the law TO per-
init pawnshops TO operate here on an
interest charge OF q per cent a month
instead of / per cent; law to punish
itnerant auctioneers for alleged mis-
representations; heavier penalty
Tor false fire alarms; creation of po-
lice magistrates to try cases in the
station house.
Health deparm rment-Amendment of
the medical practice act to cover
chlropractors. osteopaths and other
practitioners of the various branches
OF medicine and surgery.
Leave for Fireu0u
Fire epartment-That firemen be
given thirty days of annual leave
instead OF twenty, and that ten ad-
ditional inspectors be provided for
the fire marshals office.
The Woman's City Club is partic-
ularly anxious to have the Commits
sioners carry out the recommenda-
tion for more rigid regulation of
dance halls. In reply to a letter
from the. clubs committee today. Com
missioner oyster said he would be
glad to give the organization a hear
ing on the subject as soon as work
has been completed on the budget.
Evening star., 1923-09-11
GRAVE POSSIBILITIES SEEN.
Poincare Said to Have Joined
Pressure on Rome.
(By Cable to The Star and Philadelphia
Public Ledger Copyright, 1929

(By Cable to The Star and Philadelphia
Public Ledger. Copyright, 1929
PARIS. September 11.-There is
grave possibility OF Italy making new
trouble with Jugoslavia over Fiume,
according to we'll advised sources on
the continent.
Following the urgent representa-
tions of Premier Pachich to NJ. Poin-
care. the French premier is now ex-
erting strong pressure upon Rome
to permit the discussion of an en-
tirely new plan for the regulation
of Fiume, of which Pachich and Poin-
care are said to be -co+authors.
But, encouraged by the condemna-
tion OF Greece by the council Of am
bassadors, which overlooked giving
precise details as to exactly how and
when Mussoltni should give up Corfu,
the italian dictator may feel he can
disregard anything except his own
near-ultimatum to Jugoslavia, a re-
ply to which is due next Saturday.
In brief. Mussolini demands that
during ninety-nine years Fiume, Sus-
SAX or Porto Barros shall form a
single economic unit under the ad-
ministration of the Free City, which
in turn, is to be a dependency of
Italy Thus Italy would recover COM
mercial advantages for the political
advantages she renounces.
On the other hand, Jugoslavia MAIN
tains that Porto Barros should re-
main outside the combination, saying
that otherwise Trieste would be as
sured complete commercial suprem-
acy in the Adriatic.
Premier Pachich undoubtedly is sin
core with Poincare In his desire for
conciliatio but the little entente,
with its faith already shaken on ac-
count of the recent position taken
by the great powers concerning the
usefulness of the league of nations. is
now more than suspicious. Italy's i'm
mediate aim is supremacy over the
Balkans. Belgrade is now seething
with excitement and, despite Pachich.
is emitting threat after threat of
what will happen If Italy does not
Yield. Belgrade is the ante-chamber
of the Balkans. If Belgrade gets COM
likelihood of a new war.
Meanwhile the council of ambassa-
dors at the request of the British
member, who got word from Premier
Baldwin, after the latter's meeting
yesterday with Lord Robert Cecil, met
In hasty session this afternoon. While
the pronounced object Of the meeting
was somewhat obscure. whateactually
was under discussion was ways and
means 20 bring pressure on Italy to
get cut of Corfu as soon as possible
that is to say. MOTTO wait until the
complete execution" of the condi-
tions by Greece, but as soon as the
preliminary rites are under way.
PLEA BY JUGosLAvIA.
Evening star., 1923-09-11
Goes to Hospital
With Coal; Stays
With SMALLPOX

Fate played a hand in the life
of John Smith, colored, yesterday.
when II picked him out from all
the coal drivers in Washington to
deliver load of fuel to the health
department quarantine station
near the Eastern branch.
While Smith was shoveling the
coal into the cellar Hospital Supt.
Miller noticed the man had an
eruption on his skin. =
A physician from the health Of
hce pronounced it smallpox. John
passed from coal HEAVIER to patient
at the quarantine station. Health.
Officer Fowler said today the col
ored man had no idea. he was suf-
fering from the disease
There are now eleven cases OF
smallpox recorded by the health
department as under treatment. buI
DIR. Fowler said they are mild Ia
form.
Evening star., 1923-09-11
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SANTA BARBARA. Calf. Septem-
ber 1.-THE only successful photos
of the suns corona made in southern
California during the eclipse of the
sun yesterday are believed to be those
by Prof James worthington of Lon
don and DR.. Alfred e. Burton. pro-
fessor-emeritus of astronomy In the
Massachusetts, Institute of Tech
nology. -.
Prof. worthington stated last night
that four of the negatives developed
by him were almost perfect and
would take rank with the best ever
made during solar eclipse.
weather Favorable.
Prof. worthington and DIR. Burton
headed an expedition at an observa-
tion station established north of
Santa Barbara weather conditions
Evening star., 1923-09-11
Eclipse Photographs by Flyers
And Scientists Are Successful
British Astronomers Negatives Ranked
With Best EUer Made--Airmen Soar
10000 Feet for MoUipg Pictures.

there were more favorable than at
any other spot on the Pacific coast,
according to the scientists.
Lieut.. John A. MacReady, one of the
two Army flyers who broke the world
record in a nonstop flight from New
York to San Diego, figured in another
novel undertaking yesterday in flight
OF $1,000 feet altitude to observe the
eclipse.
With Capt. Stevens, noted Army
photographer. MacReady battled the
clouds for three hours in. his deter
mination to gain an unobstructed
view of the eclipse. They were wing
ing along in utter darkness. with
tongues of blue flames shooting from
their exhaust pipes and with wings
and fuselage drenched with moisture,
when the drama of the skies was en-
acted.
Lieut.. MacReady and Capt Stevens
recently came to San Diego by air.
plane from an eastern aviation field
FOR the express purpose Of making
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Evening star., 1923-09-11
TROTSKy IS SLAIN,
MOSCOW REPORT
No Details of Reported AS
sassination Given-Death
Reported Before.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON. September ia Central
News dispatch from Berlin says it is
reported from Moscow that Leon
Trotzky, the Russian soviet war minis
ter. has been assassinated. No details
are given. There is no confirmation OF
the report.
Reports of the death by yiolence or
otherwise OF Premier Lenine, War Min
lister Trotzky, and other prominent mem
bers of the Russian soviet government
have frequently been circulated. usually
coming through dubious channels Seri-
Gus reports regarding the condition of
Trotzky's health were current early this
year, but the news dispatches since have
shown him pursuing his usual activities.
Evening star., 1923-09-11
Germany Has Yet to Make
Definite Offer, But French
Are Confident.
BERLIN MAY DISCLOSE
GUARANTEES TOMORROW
stresemann Expected to Outline
Pledge Based on Reich's Entire =
Economic Structure.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
PARIS, September u1.-Conversa-
tions that are taking place between
Joaquin de Margerie, French am.
bassador to Germany, and Chancel-
lor Stresemann, IN Berlin, are con-
sidered by. the French government
as leading toward a settlement on
the reparation question. although it
is stated that the chancellor has not
yet made a definite offer, either r-s
specting the cessation of resistance
in the Ruhr or what could be pro-
posed afterward.
The conference between NJ d.R
Margerie and Chancellor Streseman 4.
will be continued.
Any proposition received by France"
from Chancellor Stresemann will be
communicated Immediately to +. tha
British and other allied governments.
WILL TELL OF pTEOGEs
Evening star., 1923-09-11
CAPTURED PRIEST DIES
or BANDITS BULLET
Father Malotto, italian, Victim of
Chinese Brigand-Was Seized
June IS.

BY Gable to Tho Star and Chicago Daily News
Copyright. 1928.
SHANGHAI. September 11.--A mes
sage today from Hankow states that
Father Malotto. reported yesterday to
have been released by Chinese brigands,
died at Pingshi as a result of being
shot by the bandit chief. Liu, before
his release could be effected. Father
Malotto was made captive on June Is.
He Is an Italian,