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Evening star., 1923-12-12
MEXICAN UNION UPHELD.
Pan-American Federation Indorses
Defense Of obregon Government.

The executive committee of the Pan
American Federation of Labor today
conveyed to the Mexican Trade Union
officers by telegraph its support of the
position taken by the Mexican unions
in defense of the government of Presi-
dent Obregon. The massage was in
reply to one from the Mexican Fedora
tion of Mexican labor TO support the
Obregon government against the rebel
lion. The executive committee of the
Pan-American Federation of Labor is
headed by Samuel Gompers. president
of the American Federation of Labor.
The message said in part:
The Pan-American Federation of
Labor supports with earnestnesS the
position taken by the Mexican Fedora
tion Of Labor in defense of the demo-
cratically elected government headed
by President Obregon, whom this COM
mittee has always regarded as a pa
earners. We are profoundly disap-
pointed that there should be any lead
ers in Mexico so false to their pro-
fessions as to resort to arms in an ef-
fort TO overthrow a government which
was democratically and constitution
ally elected by the people of Mexico,
and which is the best government
Mexico has ever had.
we are well aware that the rebel
lious effort now confronting the Mexi-
can government Is supported by the
small group OF extreme revolutionists
OF the communist or bolshevist type, q
combination which is curious, but not
entirely unnatural, but which shows
clearly the insincerity of the attempt
from a democratic point of view"
Evening star., 1923-12-12
AIM OF EDUCATION
OUTLINED BY WORK
Tells Howard Students Serv-
ice Is End Sought in
Training.

ADDRESSING the faculty and student
body of Howard University. admins
tered under the supervision of the
Secretary Of the Interior, Secretary
Work today said that ability to adapt
oneself to environment is the test of
iptellectual equipment.
Service is applied education and
should be It's object" DR.. Work said.
But there may be wide differences
between a college education and its
application. One is the science of
service. The other Is the science ap-
piled. The art and science OF educa-
ton combined is the present day
need 1t has suggested manual train
ing SCHOOLS, vocational training, the
teaching of trades in the public
Schools, all in response to the latent
reailzatlon that the purpose of edu-
cation Is that it shall first bring So
olal independence and open the door
70 positions as high as the individual
haS adaptabiiity to occupy.
would impress upon you the
Importance of the habit Of learning.
and correct. Master something for
yourself; No mental discipline comes
from being told of q fact
Live part Of the time alone. Get
acquainted with yourself Appraise
your own qualifications and strength
eH the weak ones. Cultivate the
hablt or reflection. give your mind
leisure to receive and record irnnres-
SONS clearly. The character you es-
tabllsh here will be yours in old age
and you must live with il and dyinr
IeaVe IL as your tribute to the worldd
Evening star., 1923-12-12

committee later will make complete
report on this subject to the Senate.
I'VE have here in the District both
street railway companies and bus
lines, under many different heads. To
make possible q reduction OF fares
overhead charges must be kept at the
lowest possible figure. 1t has always
seemed to me that in the case of pub
lie utilities such as the street rail
only tend to increase the cost or
transportation to the public by add
ing overhead costs"
Senator Ball indicated that it might
be advisa BILE to enact Legislation look
ing to a merger not only of the street
railways, but legislation that would
include the bus lines in such merger.
other Important Bills.
to the people of the District already
introduced and referred to the Dis
trict committee are the Jones joint
resolution, proposing an amendment
to the Constitution so that the peo-
pie of the District may elect presi-
dentiai and vice presidential electors
and senators and representatives in
Congress. and the Phipps bill, pro-
viding that the surplus revenues OF
the District, amounting to about
81, 500, 900. shall be made available for
the use Of the District, in accordance
with the findings of the joint con-
gressional committee, which reported
to the last Congress.
Senator Ball said that he intended
to see that both these measures were
given prompt consideration. He will
vote to report them both favorably to
the Senate
Evening star., 1923-12-12
W. D. HUNTER, FORMER
U. S. CONSUL, DIES
Entered Consular Service in 1888,
Serving With Credit
Until 1920.

William Dulaney Hunter. for many
years connected with the consular
service of the United States, died at
his home here, 1910 18th street north
west. yesterday afternoon. Mr..
Hunter had been seriously ill for
many weeks.
Mr.. Hunter had long and credit
able career in the United States con-
sular service. He was born in
Georgetown August 30, 1855. and was
educated at Georgetown University.
In December, 1888, he was appointed
a consular clerk and served at Liver
pool from June, 1889, to November,
1890, and at Paris fro..r February,
1891, to October, 1892. In June, 1898,
he was appointed vice consul general
at Shanghai and remained there un-
till May. 1894, when he resigned. In
June, 1895, he was reappointed vice
consul and established the consulate
at Mars,ul, Turkey.
Shortly afterward he was transferred
to dpty at the United State legation at
CS-<entinople and served there from
December. 1895. to January. 1895. He
then made a general inspection OF con-
sulates in the West Indies and several
South American countries. In May,
1889. he was appointed deputy consul
general at Cairo aid served there ur-
til July, 1909. when he was transferred
to Nice, where he served until his re-
tirernent from the consular service in
1920.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs Alice
Baltazzi Hunter, and two sons and a
daughtsr. Funeral services will be
conducted at the chapel at Oak Hill
Cemetery at II o'clock Friday morning.
Evening star., 1923-12-12
COMMITTEE URGED
FOR VETERAN BILLS
Republican Caucus Indorses
Move-Mckenzie to Pre-
sent Bonus Measure.

Creation of a new House commit
tee to handle all legislation affecting
former service men, with the excep-
tion of adjusted compensation and
pension bills, was unanimously in
dorsed at a conference today of re-
publican members of the House who
are war veterans. House democrats at
a recent caucus approved the pro-
posal.
Sentiment prevailed at today's
meeting that the committee should
have twenty-one members, a sub
stantial number of whom should be
former service men.
The conference also indorsed sug-
gestion that Representative McKen
zie. republican. OF Illinois reintroduce
the soldiers bonus bill which was
vetoed by President Harding. He is
expected to do SO within the next
few days.
Representative Fish. republican,
New York, told those attending the
conference that he had been assured
by Representative Green, Iowa, pro-
spective chairman of the ways and
means committee, that the committee
would take up the bonus bill at an
early date. with a view to reporting
II to the House.
majority of the veterans partici-
pating in the. conference is under
stood to have been OF the opinio on
that not more than thirty days should
be given the ways and means COM
mittee to take faYorable action on
the bonus measure. Petitions Il was
said. VIII be placed in circulation to
OBTAIN names of sufficient House
members to insure the calling OF a
republican conference for the pur-
pose or instructing the committee to-
report the bill if action is not had
within one month.
Evening star., 1923-12-12
OIL REGION PEACEFUL"
Tampico Civil Authorities Re-
placed by Military.

TAMP1CO. December 12.-The en-
tire oil region from Tampico to Tux
pam is peaceful. according to Ell
Mundo, which says there is not one
rebel here
The civil authorities here were re-
placed by the military. says Ell Mum
do, which adds that troops are posted
everywhere. The military control
the situation and are giving all
Tamaulipas is reported as commplete-
ly tranquil.
Gov Cesar Lopez de Lara of
Tamaulipas, who repudiated the
Obregon government, is reported by
the newspaper to have disappeared
He is supposed to be in the United
States.
Lieut.. Col. Enrique Porras. who was
carrying out revolt at Panuco,
southwest of Tampico. in the state Of
Vera Cruz, has been arrested by order
of Gen. Pablo Diaz. head of the gov
ernment forces here.
The inhabitants of Huasteca are
offering their services to the govern
ment in the fight against the rebels.
The strike of electricians here was
settled this morning after having
lasted fifteen days. Street car sery-
ice has been resumed. The military
forced the strikers to return to work
The latest dispatches from Tampico
announcing that the entire oil region
is peaceful are apparently in conflict
with Vera Cruz dispatches announc-
ing the receipt of a wireless mes
sage from Tampico that the garrison
there had Joined the revolutionists
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Evening star., 1923-12-12
Schools, Traffic, Merger, Chief
ID. c. Legislative Needs, Says Ball
Liberal Funds for Education, Safer
Streets and Bus Lines, Linked With
Railways, Senator's Vie,us.

The most important and pressing Dis
trict Of Columbia matters requiring leg
isiative action in the opinion of Sena-
tor Ball, recently reelected chairman of
the Senate District committee. are:
/. Development of the public schools
to meet the needs of the school children.
2. Regulation of traffic so as to pro-
tect life and property in the National
Capital.
3. Development Of the public trans
portation facilities so as to meet de-
mands of the travelling public and
bring about a reduction in fares.
Favors Liberal Allowance.
Il favor a liberal appropriation for
the public schools" said Senator Ball,
who Is not only chairman OF the Dis
trict committee but also member of
the subcommittee which handles the
District appropriation bill when that
measure reaches the Senate. The ap-
preparations should cover new school
buildings and additional Fairgrounds for
the children. Furthermore, favor ade-
quate compensation for efficient school
teachers and l hope that legislation pro-
Viding such compensation will be
enacted soon.
with regard to traffic regulations
which VIII insure the safety of the peo-
pic, subcommittee of the Senate Dis
trict committee is engaged now in form
ulating policy to eliminate the dan
ger, to as great an extent as possible
To pedestrians and to those riding in
motor and horse dra wn vehicles. The
Evening star., 1923-12-12
PLANS TO REBUILD
D. C. W0RKHOUSE
Penal Board, Headed by Commis-
sioner Rudolph, Is Making
Study of Project.

The District penal commission has
begun consideration of plans for the
rebuilding of the workhouse at Deco
guam, Commissioner Rudolph, chair
man of the commission announced to-
day. Mr. Rudolph met yesterday with
Justice Stafford of the District Su-
preme Court and John Joy Edison, the
other members of the penal board.
The first question to be decided is
whether the new buildings should be
of brick or frame construction. The
old structures are frame and 1t is
believed by some that they prove tthe
most satisfactory type for the pur-
pose.
Mr.. Rudolph said Ii was decided
yesterday to obtain figures as to the
relative costs of brick. and wood
in replacing the existing buildings.
The current appropriation act al
lots s2O,o 900 to begin the replacement
of the workhouse group.
Evening star., 1923-12-12
EASTERDAY JAILED
BY JUSTICE BAILEY

wilen w. Easterday. stockbroker.
formerly associated with Jules. alias
Nicky. Arnstein. in an alleged con-
spiracy to bring stolen Wall street
securities into Washington for hy-
pothecation with local financial in
stitutions, was committed to Jail yester-
day afternoon by Justice Bailey in
Criminal Division 1.
Easterday is under sentence of three
years and three days in the peniten-
tiary following his conviction on three
indictments for forgery. while con-
nected with candy store in Wash
ington. The District Court of Appeals
recently denied him a new trial and
refused to permit an appeal from its
decision to the United States Supreme
Court. Counsel for Easterday are ex-
pected to ask the United States SUI
preme Court for a writ of review.
The appeal OF Arnstein, ,Easterday
and others from their conviction in
the conspiracy case is still pending in
the Court Of Appeals. Easterday was
sentenced to another term Of. TIVE
years in that case
Evening star., 1923-12-12
LABOR PLANS TO GUST
BALDWIN AND ASSUME
REINS OF GOVERNM MENT

Continued from First Page)
said yesterday. "labor's opportunity
will have come"
The Press Association understa nd s
that Premier Baldwin had an inter-
view with j. Ramsay Macdonald
leader Of the labor opposition. yes
terday. 1t says also that it has au-
thority to state that the meeting be-
tween Mr.. Asquith and Mr.. Baldwin
was due to the prime minister's de-
sire to communicate. as an act OF
courtesy, his decision to remain in
Office until the assembly of parlia-
ment.
baldwin to Stick.
Stanley Baldwin's cabinet yester-
day considered it's position resulting
from the loss of the conservative
parliamentary majority through last
weeks elections, and of the courses
open to it decided upon that of the
postponement of its end. brief
official statement was given to the
press representatives last night at the
Iwcmier's official residence in Down
ing, street, which tells the story
terseiy. 1t read:
After careful consideration of the
constitutional precedents and their
bearing upon the sltuatioh "iiiNH itS
arisen as a result of the general
elections, the cabinet decided unani-
mously this morning that Ii was their
constitutional duty to meet the parma :
ment at the earliest possible moment.
The parliament therefore VIII reas-
semble on January 8.
In conservative party councils, both
within and outside the cabinet, the
Judgment had crystailized that this
would be the most dignified and most
nearly in accordance with the prece-
dents of the paths possible for 1t to
choose.
The position now is that the con-
servatives may be dismissed from Of
fee as soon after the newly elected
house of commons meets on january
s as the house has been organized
and gets down to business. This will
depend almost entirely upon the good
will or hostility of the labor and lib-
eral parties.
Even at the, best, the result of the
election has proved unsatisfactory.
Instead Of tranquility the country is
in for a period of political uncer-
tainty which may be terminated at
any time by the succession of a labor
government. What part, If any, the
Kings views have played in the pres
ent solution Is topic OF gossip, al
though the newspapers refrain from
discussing 1t, because 1T Is contrary
to all traditions of British public life
to do so.
The king may have influenced Mr..
Baldwin in the audience he gave the
premier on Saturday, but the facts
may never be known until the
memoirs of the public men who fig
ured IN the crisis are published years
hss.ec.
Evening star., 1923-12-12
FEDERALS IN ALARM.
Westward Move of Rebels Chief
Concern at Border.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Ell, PASO, Tex, December 12.--rn-
terest along the Mexican border incl
dent to the uprising against the gov
ernment of President Alvaro Obregon
centers about news. from Nogales,
Ariz.. that more than 1000 armed In
surgents are marching from Tepic,
west coast town, now In the hands or
the rebels, to take the states OF ST.
naloa and Sonora A general con-
fiagration over the Mexican west
coast is feared in view Of the insur-
gents rapid advance,
The international line runs between
Sonora and New Mexico, and, for q
short distance, Sonora also meets
Arizona
Moving with great rapidity under
the leadership Of Gems. NJ. M. DiegueZ,
Marcirio Gaxiola and Rafael Buelna,
the invaders are taking control Of all
towns in the line of march.
Gen. Dieguez Is reported to have de-
clared his forces would remain In the
field until Gen. Plutarco Elias Gales
has been removed irrevocably from
the possible field of Mexican presi-
Dental candidates.
Report Zubaran Rebel Envoy.
Having been advised that Gov. Ig-
nacio Enriquez Of chihuahua has ar
rived in Chihuahua City, authorities
at Juarez, across the line from here,
are concerned with a report that Juan
Zubaran, brother of Rafael Zubaran
Capmany, provisional president of the
Vera Cruz government, is here In the
interest of the rebellion against OBJ
regon.
There had been rumors that Gov.
Enriquez had been captured by rebel
troops in Zacatecas. He left Monday
for Mexico City intending to scttle
the factional differences between Oh
regon and Adolfo de la Huerta. leader
Gen: Anatoiio ortega, military chief
Evening star., 1923-12-12
Death of Pir,kerton Recalls
Exploits of Noted Detective

Sheedy, a gambler, to offer Worth
$4,000 to return the picture. The
Agnews were suspicious that
Gadnsborough, but finally paid over
the money and received original
painting back.
The escape of Eddie Guerin from
O French penal colony ut Devils
Island, and the subsequent court
battle between England and
France over Guerin was another
favorite tale of Pinkerton. He
helped engineer -Guerin's escape,
he said.
Merciful to Prisoners.
One of the most notable traits
Of ''the Eye" recolled by his inti-
mates, was his efforts to tighten
the sentences of many of the
crooks he captured. He was often
insistent that many crooks turn
square for keeps.
1t is said that a famous English
detective was the unwitting butt
Of one of Pinkerton's best-loved
anecdotes. Pinkerton was noted
as a first nighter and intimately
acquainted with many leaders in
the theatrical profession. His
downtown office here was covered
with the autograph photographs
Of stage celebrities.
On visit to Pinkerton's office.
the English detective remarked:
'T suppose, Mr.. Pinkerton. these
pictures are fairly representative
Of the American criminal classesre
Evening star., 1923-12-12

be provided. as well as two trumpet
ers from the Marine Band
The choir will be led by Harry Ed
ward Mueller, organist and choir
master. The professional quartet of
the choir will include Mrs Ruby Pot
ter. soprano: Hugh B. Bugg, tenor;
Mrs. Goldie d. Hutchins, contralto,
and John Phillip Shaddick. baritone
1t is now planned that the choir will
sing several selections, and the public
will sing several selections. A few
Of the carols will be sung in unison.
The public will be admitted within
the White House gates and will stand
around the choir in front of the por-
tico. Arrangements are now being
made by DR.. Pierce with the Chesa-
peake and Potomac Telephone Com
pany to have the broadcasting sta
tion WCAP broadcast the ceremonies
throughout the ether waves. The
caroi singing will last one hour.
The carols as arranged for, to be
sung by the public, include Holy
Night Peaceful Night" 20 Come, All
Ye Faithful" Joy to the World"
20 Little Town of Bethlehem" "Hark
theHerald Angels Sing" and 'It Came
Upon the Midnight Clear"
The choir will sing Draw Nigh I'm
manuel, "A Virgin Unspotted," The
First Noel" 81 Saw Three Kings"
sleep. Holy Babe" and Shepherds
Christmas Song"
Evening star., 1923-12-12
SENATE GETS TREATIES.

Despite disturbed conditions in
Mexico, the two Mexican American
claims conventions upon which diplo-
matio recognition of Mexico by the
United States was predicate were
sent 20 the Senate yesterday by
President Coolidge.
At the same time several other
agreements negotiated during the re-
coss of Congress were sent to the
Senate, but, although their exact ma
ture was not revealed. they were said
to be comparatively unimportant.
All were referred to the foreign re-
lations committee.
Prompt ratification of the Mex
ican claims conventions Is to be
urged by the administration. Officfal
advices to the Washington govern
ment as to the revolutionary OUT
break in Mexico so far: It was eS-
ciently complete to indicate that a
situation had developed there which
warranted any change of policy.
Evening star., 1923-12-12
Drafting Bill to Prouide D. c.
With Memorial Guard ArnOr>'
Committee to Haze Measure Ready for
Congress After Holidays--Sites
Under Consideration.

ing OF the kind has been done by
this city ass municipality. 1t was
pointed out, and such an armory
would give specific opportunity Tor
the expression of civic sentiment
here.
City May Pay Part.
Efforts will be made also to have
mittees of the House and Senate. In
stead of the committees on public
buildings and grounds, to which pre-
vious bills relating to an armory
have been referred.
To make the building in erect a
municipal affair. instead OF purely
federal, would call for the District
paying for so per cent or the cost.
against 40 per cent by the federal
government. as with other munlclpai
this would enhance its chance before
Gen. Stephan predicted support of
the War Department. and probably
President Coolidge himself, for the
project, inasmuch as It would be In
general defense plan of the United
States.
Justifies u. s. Help.
"The federal government in fol-
lowing out the terms of the ma
tional defense act" said Gen. Ste
phan, specifies that the National
Guard shall be n Leading factor in
the defense of the country. The
Secretary of War is continually re-
minding states which lack proper ia
cilities for the work OF the National
Guard So It would be manifestly
inconsistent for the federal govern
ment to urge such a program on the
states. and then be remiss in this
locality, the seat of the government
itself"
Three or four prospective sites
were discussed. Among them were
locations Immediately east of the
New National Museum; Immediately
west of the same building, in the
Mall, and the north side of B street
between 14th and 18th streets, near
the Ellipse
Evening star., 1923-12-12
From Yesterdays $40 Edition Of The Star.
CURTIS INTRODUCES
SOLDIER BONUS BILL
Measure Similar to That
Vetoed by Mr.. Harding
Last Year.

Senator Curtis OF Kansas. vice
chairman of the republican confer
ence, yesterday introduced in the SEN
ate an adjusted compensation bill for
the former service men. The bill is
similar to the soldiers bonus bill
introduced during the last session
and vetoed by the late President
Harding.
Senator Bail of Delaware intro
duced bill to provide for the ex-
animation and registration of archi-
tects and the regulation of the prac-
tice OF architecture in the District.
A bill, introduced by Senator
Sterling of South Dakota. provides
for the transfer to the classified civil
service of agents and inspectors in
the field service of the federal pro-
hibition unit.
Senator Norris of Nebraska intro
duced a bill, sponsored by him In the
last Congress, to abolish the electoral
college.
Evening star., 1923-12-12
oBREGoN AT IRAPUATo.
President Cheered En- Route to
Troop Concentration Point.
BY the Associated Press.

by tDe Associated Press.
MEXICO CITY, December 10 (via
Laredo. delay yed).-President Obre-
CONS special train, which left Mexico
city this morning for Irapuato, was
given an enthusiastic reception at
Tula. The special passed through San
Juan del Rio and arrived at Irapuato
this evening. where the president was
scheduled to review troops concen-
trated against the rebellious forces
in Jalisco.
The Mexican congress failed to ad-
journ tonight on account of the SEN
ate not meeting, although the cham
Der of deputies expelled eleven CO.
operatista deputies who accompanied
De la Huerta to Vera Cruz. Action OF
the senate relative to claims conven-
tions under the recognition negotia-
tions. with the United States govern
ment and of the congress on the sus-
pension of Industrial guarantees
throughout the affected regions
which the adjournment of the regu-
lar sessions last December automati-
cally. ended, consequently was de-
layed.
Cable communication with the
United States via Vera Cruz was sus-
pended this evening. A report that
Gen. Pelaes had been executed at
Tampico was unconfirmed. Francisco
Mugica. co-oPeratista aspirant of
the governorship in Michoacan, has
been charged with conspiracy and
brought to Mexico City, where he
was jailed.