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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-18
DEFY ULSTER RULE.
Constabulary Stand Firm for
Bonus Payment.

BELFAST. Ireland. December l8
ED.-At the headquarters of the strik-
ing "A special constabulary it was
declared today that the men would
stand pat until burned out regard
less of the Ulster cabinets ultimatum
that all who have not returned to
duty by 10 o'clock Saturday morning
will be dismissed without pay or pen
sion benefits.
A stay put" message has been
sent to all platoons by dispatch riders.
The men are dema nding a bonus as
compensation for their disbandment
under the new Irish agreement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-18
TWO BULGARS EXECUTED.
Greek Action Likely to Prolong
Hard Feelings.

SOFIA, Bulgaria. December 1S CP).
The prospects of improved relations
between Greece and Bulgaria are con-
sidered to have been lessened by the
execution of two Bulgarians near
Monastir.
The men were condemned by a Greek
court-martial on charges of participa-
ting in the activities of the comitadji
(bands Of irregulars). The news of the
executions reached the Bulgarian gov
ernment through diplomatic channels.
The government Is withholding the
news from the Bulgarian newspapers,
fearing that it will arouse fresh agita-
ton against Greece.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-18
MEXICAN SENATE FAVORS
FAMOUS PARTICLE 27"

By the Associated Prees.
MEXICO CITY, December 1S.-The
Senate last night approved in prin-
ciple the bill to enact article 27 of the
constitution, which regulates foreign
ownership of lands, water and min
erals The vote was 80 to 0.
Afterward the Senate commenced
discussion of the bill section by sec
ton.
The Chamber of Deputies last night
approved the agreement reached by
Secretary of the Treasury Pani with
the international bankers for a settle
ment of MeXicos external debt. The
vote was 1873 to /. The agreement now
goes to the Senate for action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-18
REPLY TO BE DELAYED.
L. S. Awaits Full Report Before An
swering Invitation.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
The Washington Government has re-
ceived from the League of Nations
Council an invitation to participate
officially in preliminary plans at Ge-
neva for a disarmament conference
and with 1t a. notice that solution of
the problem will depend upon the CON
sideration ''in it's entirety and with
the cooperation of all nations"
An amplifying document, mailed
from Bern by Minister Gibson. giving
details of the workings of the pre-
paratory commission, is due to arrive
here next week, and it is expected
that formulating Of a reply by Pi
dent Coolidge and Secretary Kellogg
will await its receipt.
The invitation disclosed that every
Continued on Page 5. Column 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-18
COUNCIL SUBMITS
FISCAL RELATIONS
BILL IN REPORT
Provides Commission of Five
to Work Out Business
like Plan.

An outline of a proposed bill to
provide a permanent plan for the
equitable apportionment of fiscal obli-
cations between the Federal and Dis
trict governments is contained in the
initial report of the Citizens Advisory
Council, submitted to the Commits
sioners today by Jesse c. Suter, chair
man. The report covers in detail the
conclusions and recommendations of
the council regarding each of the %
legislative propositions submitted to
1t by the Commissioners for consid-
Grafton and advice.
The fiscal relations bill suggested
by the council would provide for a
commission of five members and is
listed at the head of the report as
the most important of the items ap-
proved.
The Commissioners in their annual
report to Congress recommended that
a joint committee of the Senate and
House be created to settle this QueS-
ton.
Council Plan Different.
The councils commission would be
COMPOSED of one member appointed
by the President OF the Senate from
the membership of that body, one by
the Speaker of the House from the
of that body, two by the
President of the United States and the
fifth member chosen by the four Con-
gressrnen, an employe of the United
states or District, or a resident or
property holder of the District, pos
sessed of such special professional
training as to be OF assistance in the
work of the commission
The bill, the councils report pointed
out, provides for the creation of
temporary commission to work out
definite, businesslike plan" This
method, we believe" the report added.
will be far more effective than any
heretofore suggested. In outlining
such proposed legislation the council
has a most vivid recollection of the in
effectual work Of the joint select COM
mittee of 1915, which produced re-
Continued on Page 2, Column g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-18
DEC. 26 HOLIDAY
VOTED BY SENATE
House D. c. Committee Also
FavorabIy Reports on
Measure for 1925.

The Senate today passed the reSo-
luton 10 make Saturday, December
%. a legal holiday in the District Of
Columbia for this year only. with an
amendment which would enable en-
ployes of the Navy Yard to be paid
for that day A favorable report on
the measure was, at the same time,
reported TO the House by Representa-
tive Zihlman of Maryland.
Before the resolution was acted on
in the Senate there was a brief but
rather serious debate on the subject of
holidays and leaves of absence in the
Government service in Washington.
In bringing up the resolution Sen
ator Capper, chairman of the District
committee. explained that arrange
ments already have been made to close
the executive departments of the Gov
ernment on the day after Christmas,
and the principal object of the resolu-
ton is to provide for the pay of per
diem employees for that day. so that
they would be treated the same as an
nual employees.
SmoOt Flags Holiday.
Senator Smoot of Utah. who Is chair
man of the finance committee, did not
object to passage of the resolution for
this year. but took occasion to COM
ment that there is a tendency toward
going mad on the subject of holi-
days. He pointed out that Govern
ment employees get 80 days annual
leave. 80 days sick leave. and are also
endeavoring to get the halliday holi-
day on Saturday throughout the year.
Senator Norris Of Nebraska eX-
pressed the belief that the Govern
ment ought not to apply a different
rule of payment to one set OF en-
ployes from another. He also raised
the question as to the authority under
which Government departments are to
have a holiday on the Saturday fol
lowing Christmas.
Senator Smoot called attention to
the fact that Government employees
in the temporary buildings were re-
leased from duty on extremely hot
days in June. July AND August, and
indicated he thought that should have
been done. He also expressed the be.
lief that the sooner the Government
gets out of those temporary buildings
the better.
Might Move Capital.
Senator Norris interjected the
statement that the Capital might
move to another climate.
Senator Fletcher of Florida, followed
with the suggestion that it move to
his State in the Winter, to which
Continued on Page 2, Column 5.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-18
May Not Be Allowed to Quit.


The logical method of escape from
the full force of the sentence is a
moot question. An officer of the
Army is never denied the right to
resign in times of peace, unless un-
der punishment, and with this provi-
sion apparent, any pleas to be severed
from the military could be denied
with authority. Furthermore, al
though convicted and under sentence
for violating the ninety-sixth article
of war, which was conduct preju-
dicial to good order and military
discipline" INSTRUMENTATION and con-
duct to bring discredit upon the War
and Navy Departments, the aviator
constantly is open to further trial
end punishment in the event such ac-
tions as provoked this trial are re-
peatcd.
1T amounts to nothing short of
peonage," declared one officer today
whose knowledge of military dsci-
pline and punishment is regarded ds
authoritative.
The unanswerable question in con-
nection with the court martial YER
diet and sentence concerns the proba-
bility of Col. Mitchelrs retirement
Under the law he IS eligible for re-
tirement in about two and one-half
wears which will complete 80 years
service. 1t is doubtful If the judges
took this into consideration when
passing sentence, and, therefore, the
belief has arisen in many quarters
that the duration of the punishment
may be shortened to terminate at the
retirement limit.
While speculation was running
high on the effect of the sentence
Representative Frank r. Reid, of
Illinois, chief counsel for Col. Mitchell,
issued a statement today, charging the
trial was the latest step taken by the
general staff ''in their efforts to get
MITCHELL and that he will continue
country.
Mr.. Reid also declared that the
letter which Secretary of War Weeks
wrote to the President on the non
reappointment of Gen. Mitchell as as
sistant chief of the Air Service was
'desired by the general staff and is
misleading from beginning to end
Says Officials Were Misled.
"The President and Secretary of
War" continued Mr.. Reid, have been
,nisled and deceived by the general
staff both as to Col. Mitchell'S teS-
tImony before the congressional COM
mittees and the number of airplanes
available for use in case of war. That
his StatmentS were absolutely correct
has been substantiated many times
since by witnesses testifying cancern-
ing the Air Service"
Years ago, Mr.. Reid said, Col.
Mitchell was warned that if he did
not cease his efforts in behalf of an
adequate air force ''he would be
forced out Of the service
THE country has learned from this
trial that it needs an adequate air
force for it's defense continued Mr..
Reid, land that for years the general
staff has been spending the publics
money and exerting every effort to
Continued on Page >, Column p
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i. s. RECEIVES BID
TO AID ARMS CUT
Invitations Also Sent to Ger
many and Soviet 'Amerl-
can Help Held Vital.

By the Associated Press.
GENEVA. December 18.-Whether
one or several disarmament confer
ences will emerge from the forthcom-
ing preparatory study is decidedly
open TO question, League of Nations
officials declared today when the
league published the texts OF the com
munication sent to the United
States. Germany and Russia. The
texts are identical except for the titles.
Indications are that differences of
opinion exist over the advisability Of
armaments. England is believed here
to be anxious to please Washington
on this question.
The recent statement given to the
Associated Press by Afranio Mello
Franco, Brazilian member of the
league council, has attracted great in
terest as proving that the problem has
vet to be definitely ironed out by the
members of the preparatory commits
sion. Senior Mello Franco advocated
an entente cordiale between the league
and the United States and the holding
of two conferences, the first a general
land disarmament meeting in Europe
with the cooperation of the United
ence at Washington with league col
laboration.
Oppose Dissertation.
On the other hand, Joseph Paul Bon
cour's recent interview pictured
France as opposed to dissertation of
the elements in the armament ques-
ton, while Japan and Italy also have
sonc on record as backing the idea of
a single conference.
League officials emphasize that all
the states are looking forward to
American participation in the prepara-
tory commission, perhaps along the
lines of negotiations for the control of
traffic in arms If Washington feels 1t
cannot participate unreServedlv.
The officials contend that participa-
tior involves no commitment by the
United States: on the contrary, that
America has everything to gain and
nothing to lose. Her presence, they
say, would give a moral drive to the
effort for disarmament and, further
more, is she abstained her absence
might be used as an excuse by others
for inaction.
The officials, in conclusion, stated
that study of the question would be
long and slow. because it was impoS-
sible to find quick formulas for land
disarmament, as was the case in con-
Sidering naval armamentS. Moreover,
Europe was more convinced than
America that armamentS are only
symptoms Of disease whose real name
is political fear of insecurity.
Considerable interest is attached to
a statement credited to the Soviet rep
re sentative in Italy by an Italian So
cialist newspaper. Discussing the
league invitation to Russia, he was
quoted as saying that the Soviet never
refused to collaborate in matters af
fecting world peace.
REPT v tn RE nEV ANEn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-18
Could Be Made to Take Cor
poraFs Orders-Gets No
Pay-Resignation Posi-
bility Still Moot Question.
JUST BEGUN TO FIGHT,
REID STATEMENT SAYS
Verdict Reached in Short Time,
After Defense Refuses to Go on
With Case-Cooldge Must O. K.
Sentence Before It Can Be Put
Into Effect by Army.

The Army general court-nlartial,
In finding Col. William Mitchell
guilty of the charges and specitlca-
tions for which he has been on trial
since October g. last night meted
out punishment OF such severity as
to place the afr crusader in virtual
peonage and bondage ior the next
five years, if followed to the letter.
The pension from
rank, command and Jduty, with for
feiture OF pay and allowances for
five years-was pronounced by Army
authorities today as the most un-
usual in the annals OF military
courts-martial, just as the case itself
was unique. Dishonorable discharge
from the service had been asked by
the prosecution and dismissal had
been expected This would have
permitted the fighting airman to go
out among the people as one OF
them and preach his doctrine with
out fear OF hindrance or delay.
Record Brings "Leniency."
Instead, the jury of generals deter
mined that the accused officer was
not entitled to the maximum penalty
--dismiSsal-becauSe of his military
record during the war and the q
years he has been a soldier of the
United States. The court explained
its decision was "lenient" because of
this and therefore toned down the
punishment. In the end the officer Is
given the opportunity of being honor
ably retired from the rolls of the
service. ---se== -, ss---s---
The effect Of the punishment as
recommended by the court was not
entirely clear today. This much, how
ever, was pronounced certain by Off
GERS experienced in military law: For
the next five years Col. Mitchell is q
colonel" in name only; he has no
power of rank, no privileges, no au-
thority and must submit himself to
military orders and procedure and as
tignments for which he receives no
compensa ton either in salary or al
loWanceS. He must walk in the rear
of Il lieutenant; a corporal could give
him orders, and he must perform any
task assigned him by anybody with
authority. He may or may not be able
to wear his insignia, but If he does
it is meaningless to the Army. He
will be assigned to some corps area
to a type of duty which will be de-
ter1nined later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-18

Fair tonight and tomorrow, lowest
temperature tonight about rs degrees;
slowly rising temperature tomorrow
Temperatures: Highest, 81, at noon
today; lowest. 80, at go I'm. today.
Full report on page Z.
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Insists on Good Faith.
Mr.. Rathbone vigorously replied that
he thought such language came with
poor grace from the Massachusetts
member, that his resolution was Of
fered in good faith, that the investi-
cation would cost nothing. that it
was in support of recommendations of
Hoover, that there was no
thought of tinkering with the tariff,
that he found the District suffering
from reign of high prices, and that
he believed much good could be ac-
by his subcommittee.
Mr.. Reid, who has been counsel for
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Continued on Page 2. Column y
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The Stars carrier system covers
every city block and the regular edi-
ton is delivered to Washington homes
as fast as the papers are printed.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1925-05-07
Ell GRUPO DEFENSOR
u Ell 15l

Aer4 4 NIAs = = ~ = - 49, s'N(Ae
\ Ell 1870
Hemos hablado con casi todos los
representatives que forman ef gru-.
DO defensor del proyectos Y no son
pocos los que. nos, han asegurad9
que el proyecto, por 10 que d la Ca
mara respecta, sera aprobado. iih-
poniendo un tipo de 1870. Ysi los.
eontribuyentes han protestado con
ell 12158o, ell lector que adfvine el
resto. y
Hasta ahora, Y juzgar por-nues
tras observaciones, parece que Ia
Camara Sc inclina a poner toda la
responsabiiidad en- manos DEB se7
.nado. Tai parece como 81 la Cama-
-ra no tlesease afrontstr la situacion,
y quiere que sea ei Senado Ell. que
de la batalla al Ejecutivo. Puess 81
ese es, ell deseo de la Camara, nos
atrevemos a asegurar que el Sena-
do le dara Ell golpe de gracia al pro-
veto:
y ahora, que sisa la lluvia...
r.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1925-05-07

cion, en- espera de la resolution de
las cortes, existen muchas sumas
de las cuales no Sc puede disponer
~ todas estas gestiones de cobro
pasan inadyertidas para Ell pd-
blico''.
-1cree usted que sufrira earn
bio favorable la situaci0n actual
del Tesoro?
lei Tescro atraviesa por ma
crisis pasajera que no me cabe Gu
da que sera conjurada tan prontc
baje ell presupuesto y sea aprob ada
La saba v previsora Ley DEF Pro.
fesOr Haig, maxine 81 esta tiene
efectos retroactivos a Enero 1
de 1924. !.
5De mode que Sc encuentra rs
ted satisfecho de su prOpio traba-
jo2
creoA Que no Sc hs podido la.
Ger mas y que en- las condolences
en- que Sc esta trabajando, Sc han
hecho verdaderos milagros. Ustsa
habra Observable 10 facil que es
formular criticas sin conocer Ell
fondo de las cosas; pero el or
den Y la claridad en- todos los ira
bajos que Sc efectuan en- Ell Depar-
tamento bajo mi direction, me han
permitido destruir las criticas y
apreciaciones injustas eada vez que
enas han pretendido desorientar Ia
opinion piblica. Por esta raz6n yo
lie agradezco sus prop6sitos de hoy
de ped1rme directamente los datos
que ustedr necesita para fornlar un
criterio imparcial y eleyado de las
cosas sin dejarse llevar por infiu-
encias de opiniones extraviadas de
las que ruedan por las GALES y
plazas, bien por fgnorancia 0 por
falta de respeto a la vepdad Y a
la justicia.
Y nosotros rindiendo un tribute
la verdad y a los numeros que
remos felicitar al senior Galiafeo
por SUI labor en- Tesoreria, maxine
81 consideramos que el ha cogido
las riendas del Tesoro Insular en-
las condolences mas dificiles que
ningun otro Tesorero.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1925-05-07
UNA OPINION DEL
ACTToRNEY GENERAL


Sc consult6 pues al Attorney Ge.
neral de Puerto Rico, en- relacion
con ese asunto, y su contestacion nc
Sc hizo esperar.
segun los infornes que hemos OBJ
tenido, Ell Attorney General en- 81
carta- contestaci6n, opina que e.
Municipio puede imponer esa con
tribucion especial, que estaba au
torizada desde hace tempo, sin ne
cesidad de obtener el consentimien-
to de la Legislature.
Las 80 vienen pues a sinplificar
grandemente la labor. La verdad es
cue la Legislature estaba dispuesta
a conceder 10 que solicitaba Ell Mu-
ricipio, y no 10 estaba menos ell go
bernador Towner, cuya solicitataoi
francamente expuesta en- su mensa-
;e, pero la forma en- que Sc resuel-
ven los asuntos Ultima hora, evi-
"a tramites molestos, y sinlpifica
Ell trabajo.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1925-05-07
IIABRA ASANIBLEA GENERAL
DE MAESTROSs

!
Ia Junta de Directories de la Aso
eciaci6n de AIaestros, termino sus
trabajos aver a las II del dfa, re-
solviendo yolver a=reunifse en- bre-
We Y enyiar circularesa a las loca-
les de la isla con instrucciones ge-
nerafes solre aetual estado de
cosas, despu4s habet eelebrado en-
trevistas con los sefores Barcel0,
Tous Soto, Huyke. MARTINEZ Nadal,
Iglesias = ei Gobernador Towner
Posfblemente habra necesidad de
una AsambIea Geueral que Sc ce-
lebrara en- San Juan pbedeciendo a
las circunstancias especiales que
envuelven las condolences de vida
y de trabajo del maestro portorri-
aueno.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1925-05-07

Como Sc observara, la mayor
suma cobrada corresponds al
ano 1922, pues Ell ejercicio cerrado
en- 80 de JUNO de dicho aio reel
bio todos los benefcios obtenidos
por ell exceso de los ingresos mo
tivado por altos precios de nues-
tros frutos, especialmente ell ayli-
car, en- la epoca de la guerra, y
por 10 tanto Ell alinento de ingre.
SOS determine 81 aumento del pro-
ducto de la contribution sobre les
mismos. Fuera de dicho aiio excep-
cional, Ell mayor ingreso correspcn-
de al ano 1924, notandose que, ia
diferencia en- el cobro de contribu-
clones entire ambos amos cs de-
$230,S73. 20, en- favor del afo sie
mayor auge en- La vida economics
de Puerto Rico.
Las gestiones de cobro que Sc
practican desde que fue nombrado
Tesorero SON continues y energi-
cas-.
-SQu6 sumas han quedado PEN.
dientes de cobro por concepto de
contribution sobre La propiedad al
cerrarse en- 80 de JUNO cada uno de
los amos econ6micos comprendidos
desde Ell 1919 al 1924?
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1925-05-07

La mayor parte de esa contribu-
ci6n pertenece a los Municipios.
La diferencia de cifras entire 10
pendiente de cobro en- Ell afio 1924 y
ell 1928 debe analizarse tonando en-
consideration ell hecho de que Ia
yalOraci6n de La propiedad en- 1928
a 1924 aument6 en- S1o,5s2,0Oo, 10
cual justifca el balance pepdients
de cobro en- 1924.
En- los estados mensuaies de los
cobros es muy oportuno recgrdar
que no aparecen los pagos que Sc
hacen bajo protesta, pues La Ley
dispone que las contribuciohes pa
gadas bajo protesta figuren en- un
fondo especial hasta tanto las Cor
tes fallen ell case. En- esta situa-
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1925-05-07

cE; de 10 eontrario jamas encontra
ran nuestros Legislatures la solu-
ci6n de nuestro problema econ6mi-
co, y Puerto Rico solo sera rico por
su nombre.
PRODUCTION y EcoNo1dIA.
He ahi las dos grandes fuerzas ca
PAGES de convertir esta isla relati-
vamente pobre en- un pals pr6spero
v feliz.
Maestro portorriqueno, ensena
a tus discipulos a PRODUCER Y
EcoNoM1zAEl
Padre portorriuueno, ensefia
tus hijos a PRODUCER Y ECO
NoAIzARi
iSacerdote y miristro portorri-
Queno, predica la LABoRIosIDAp
Y La EcoNoMIAI
Periodista portorrique1o. habla
tl tambien nuestra iuventud so
bre los benehcios del TRABAJO
y Ia ECoNoMIAl
iNiao portorriuueho, aprende a
PRoDUcIR y EcoNoMIzAR!
lPoeta portorriuuefo, canta IN
himno al TRABAJo Y Ia ECONO-
Mai
Aurelio MALDoNADoS,
Principal de Escuelas.
Guaynabo, P. r.,
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1925-05-07
UNA CIRCUMSTANCE
ESPECIAL,


~ debe usted fijarse en- una
circumstances sespecialfsima. La
propia Comisi6n de Hacienda de
la Camara, que con tanto calor
defende el proyecto, acaba de
presentarlo y traerlo discussion
despues de 'introducirle immune
rabies enmiendas. No hay una
sola seccion pagina, que no con-
tenga varias enniendas. iQue de-
muestra ESQ? Me parece que
huelga la contestacion.
EN- cuanto a la retroactiyidad,
" al tipo de contribution para las
corporaciones, e individuos, pues-
to que las sociedades civiles nc
pagaran NADIA, conprendera usted
que deja mucho que desear y que
no es precisamente Ell pals quien
saldra ganando con ell cambio."
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1925-05-07
FL TeSOrerO de Puerto. Rico

Confirmation de Is IA pAs.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1925-05-07
vIsITAs DEL DIR.
RRIOso A LA
LEGTsLATURA


Durante estos iiltimos dias, llenos
rotado que Ell doctor Gomez Briosc,
conlisionado de instruction, vista
ron gran frecuencia el edificio le-
gislstivo y sostiene conferences con
nmnerosos miembros de la comision
de Hacienda.
segdn los informes que hemos OBJ
tenido, estas visitas del doctor estan
relacionadas con Ell vasto plan esco-
lar cue Sc propone desarrollar Ell
actual Director Escolar de San
Juan, y para 10 cual necesita con-
tratar un emprestito de 100000
mas menos. En- el plan del doctor
Brioso entra la construction de
nuevas escueIas.