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southwestern Missouri. Hundreds OF
acres OF fertile farm lands were in
undated. many city jewellers. as
we'll as ranchers, were forced from
their homes and live stock losses
were heavy. Highway traffic was
demoralized.
The heaviest loss OF life resulted
from Tuesdays tornado that virtu.
ally wiped out Rocksprings, In
southeastern Texas Although
casualty lists varied. the San Angelo
Standard last night placed the dead
at Rocksprings at ~. Lack o. ia
cilihes for handling the bodies
caused confusion in previous checks.
Several Of the 10 odd injured. taken
to San Antonio hospitals had little
chance Of recovery. doctors said.
With the red cross supervising re.
lief for the injured and homeless at
Rocksprinss. tornadoes and high
winds struck a score OF widely
separated points in Texas. Several
persons were killed and many were
injured.
Hit BY Two Storms
TWO storms struck Lufkin, Tex.
within 4S hours. The second twister
yesterday killed woman and IN
Jured a dozen persons as 1t cut o,
swath 100 yards in width. wrecking
houses and uprootins trees. Snow
swept into the Panhandle In north
ern Texas while wind drove rain in
land from Gulf ports.
More rain in Oklahoma Yesterday.
aftern ten days OF heavy precipita-
non, sent streams to record levels.
weakened bikes and flooded mines.
Nineteen miners were rescued from
the old Wise mine near Henrietta
after they were trapped when water
entered an old shaft. Fire engines
and mine pumps kept the water
down until the men were removed,
River Is Rising
The Neosho river was at the
highest stage since 1904 at Miami,
Okla. Stores were flooded and MANY
forced from their homes.
Inc Arkansas. Verdigris and
Grand rivers were from one 10
three miles wide. Reports from the
headwaters OF these streams IN
Kansas indicated the crest had not
been reached at some points. The
Arkansas river carried its raging
torrent into Arkansas to threaten
Fort Smith and nearby towns.
Power equipment at Taneycomo
dam, 40 miles south OF Springfield.
Mo, was threatened today as the
water continued to rise after reach
Ing a new high. Employees were at
tempting to save the turbines with
sand bag barriers.
Operations in lead and zinc mines
throughout the tri-state district
We're slowed by seepase from swol.
len creeks.
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Billiards, Rains
CAUSE HAVOC IN
WESTERN SECTION
CONTINUED from First Paxe)

oTado, Wyoming and Nebraska
Scores OF motorists were stranded
IN huge drifts In central Colorado
while snow plows attempted to clear
railroad cuts where transcontinental
trans were delayed.
Stockmen Fear Loss
Wyoming and Nebraska stockmen
cause OF drifts from three to 10
feet In height that kept herds from
feed lots.
With western Nebraska In the
grip OF blizzard. northern state
points faced a food. The Elkhorn
river was out OF Its banks for 100
miles. Schools were closed at Cha
dron.
Thousands OF acres OF valuable
farm land were under water in Hill
nois and Missouri.
Silt and debris left on growing
crops throughout the flooded area.
is expected to wipe out much small
grain and cotton.
Damage In Oklahoma and Kan
sas alone was estimated as high as
s5.oo0,o00.
The National Red Cross super
Hsed relief to thousands.
Omaha, Neb., April IS F>-Ma-
rooned by huge drifts OF snow, tow.
ering as high as IS feet, residents
OF a score Of western and north
western Nebraska towns today we're
In the grip OF the worst snow storm
in years. Hundreds OF miles east,
their fellow Nebraskans. also VIC
tins OF the eccentricities OF April,
were defending themselves against
flood that threatened to become seri-
Gus
A mild April shower starting Sun
day In western Nebraska, developed
into a heavy snow. which continued
undated until last night. with to-,
tai OF 80 inches at Chadron.
Traffic Is Hampcred
Traffic was almost completely
paralyzed and automobiles stranded
on city streets We're unable TO reach
garages. The forecast was for con-
tinUel snow.
All public schools and the Normal
college at Chadron were closed yes
to-day and business was at a stand
still as train and bus connection
we're suspended.
Reports from the farming and
ranchinE districts indicated cattle
raiscrs will suffer considerable loss.
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Live Stock Endangered

Denver. Colo. April Is R-Deep
nov drifts left by the worst spring
'iizzarj in years today paralyzad
raf'ic in Wyoming and Colorado and
11angered thousands Of head Of
I've stock.
scores OF persons were marooned
n automobiles and buses. More
tAan 90 motor cars were stalled last
night between Palmer Lake and
Greenland. Colo. Tie central and
northern sections OF Wyoming were
blanketed by snow which approach
ID three feet In depth at many
points.
The storm became general In the
mountain state Sunday when rain or
snow fell from central New Mexico
20 southern Montana. With a cold
wind sweeping out Of Canada the
storm gradually increased in inten-
eity until last night temperatures
stood well below freezing.
stockmen Work Hard
stockmen worked throughout the
night to bring cattle to feed lots,
while sheepmen faced heavy losses
because Of the recent opening Of the
landing season. Heavy damage
could only be averted II the storm
abated today. ranchers said.
Snow also extended into Nehras-
ka and western Kansas. while fur
,ies were reported In northern Texas.
New Floods Rising
Kansas City. April 15.-tR-New
floods today rose In the wake OF
tornadoes. cloudbursts and freak
storms and threatened to increase
the heavy toll and damage caused
by two weeks siege OF unusual
weather in southwest states
Texas headed the casualty list
with upwards Of 50 dead and hun
dreds injured or homeless. More
than a score were known to have
nerished In Oklahoma while several
lost their lives In Kansas and
Missouri.
Large Areas Flooded
Flood damage conferred In south.
eastern Kansas. northern Oklaho.
ma, northeastern Arkansas and
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$3.50

Well preserved, nounshing and wholesome
foods are essential to everyday life-and
refrigerator is just as essential in preserv-
ing it. That is why so much time has
been devoted to the study Of scientific re-
frigeration. The new styles now in our
displays reveal the last word in refrigera-
tor design. You must see these new
models to appreciate the many features
that make them ice savers as well. The
prices on all models are modest, and it
will pay you to buy now.
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Kitchen Clair
unfinished
2.45

Now you can buy a distinc-
tive Kitchen Chair we'll
constructed at a real saving.
This Chair Is unfinished and
It IS very easy to paint II
yoursel. in any color to suit
your fancy.
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Here Is only one OF the new
baby vehicles We are featuring
this season. 1t Is the latest
style and priced to command
the attention Of every thrifty
mother.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-04-15

era1 patterns to choose from. Dress up your home
spring with rug Prices arc radically low
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An Excellent Kalue-7his Apiece Suite

When YOU choose a suite at this store You II
itv OF each piece. Included In this group ar
Of drawers bow foot bed and dresser, all
constructed Of fine walnut veneer and other
cabinet woods. Note the rich decorations
that ornate the design OF each piece. Four
pieces at ....-.,.. .,..,.....s,...
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-16

only by contact with the other con
tributing parties. Where such con
tact is not possible directly, it must be
brought about indirectly through rep
resentation. In this way only car
common purpose be kept alive, indi
vidual interests safeguarded and the
general welfare promoted.
The question which now confronts
the student of industrial problems is
how TO re-establish personal relations
and cooperation III spite of changed
conditions. The answer Is not doubt
full or questionable, but absolutely
clear and unmistakable; it is through
adequate representation of the four
parties In the councils of industry.
Various methods Of representation in
industry have been developed; con-
spicuous among them are those OF
labor unions and employers associa
tionS.
Labor unions have secured for labor
in general many advantages in hours,
wages and standards of working con.
ditions. A large proportion of the
workers of the country, however, are
outside of these orga niZations, and
unless somehow represented, are not
in a position to bargain collectively
Therefore representation of labor, to
be adequate, must be more compre
hnsive and all-inclusive than anything
thus far attained through it's unions
Representation on the employers
side has been developed through the
establishment OF trade associations
the purpose of which is to discuss
matters of common interest and tC
act, in 50 far as is legally permissible
and to the common advantage, along
lines that are generally similar. But
here also representation is inadequate
Many employers do not belong to EN-
ployerS associations.
A plan of representation which &
number of American industries have
adopted aims to overcome these diff
culttes. The plan begins with the cleo
ton of representatives in q. single
plant. and is capable OF indefinite de
velopment TO meet the complex needs
of any industry and of wide extension
so as to include all industries. Equally
applicable in industries where union
or non-union labor or both are EN-
ployed. it seeks to provide full AND
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-16
New Naval Farley Here Held Unlikely
Because u. S. Offers No Inducement

They could take the Philippines at
any moment. They will not reduce
their cruiser strength because there
is nothing which we could offer IN
return.
In point of fact the United States
was traded OUT at the Washington
conference. All that we had that in
terested any one we disposed of. We
gave up potential naval supremacy in
the battle-line. That satisfied the
British. We abandoned the right to
fortify our insular possessions and
that satisfied the Japanese. We have
nothing TO offer now. The French
feel that they were badly treated and
have no temptation to be caught
again between the two Anglo-Saxon
countries. Mussolini is seeking in all
ways TO expand his navy as Il detail
in the new Roman Italy.
There is, then, little or no reason
why any European country should
come to Washington. There are, OBJ
viouSly, many reasons why all should
refuse. There is no naval problem
in Europe. All European states are
willing to let the question stand as it
is. So are the Japanese. There is
no political question, save the debts.
which might be made the basis for
trading.
If the Coolidge administration is
prepared TO promise a reduction ia
European debts commensurate with
saving in American naval expendi
ture, there might be at least a pass
ing consideration for the project, but
not otherwise. The basis of all inter
national conferences is the ordinary
basis of trade. The countries must
have something which they want to
buy or sell. We had potential battle
ship superiority in 1921. We sold it!
Britain now has actual cruiser
superiority. Possibly we might buy
it. But not for a mere paper agree
ment.
Politically, today we have exactly
one thing which interests Europe and
that is the debt. To get rid of that
Europe would come to a conference
Conversely, while We refuse to con-
slider the debt as open to reduction
Europe has no interest in any Amefi
can project and not the smallest rea-
son for trying to meet the wishes of
the Coolidge administration. That II
why the threat TO build 10 or 20
cruisers Is an empty threat. IL they
were built they would not change
the European political situation, for
they would not be 4 factor there.
The European point of view in n
nutshell is, Build and be damned"
tcopSright. 1879
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-16

mob IN Hankow, Kiukiang and else
where along the Yangtze.
X X x x
On January 8 the populace swarmed
into the British concession at Han
kow. A mere handful of British
police. bluejackets and marines held
them off with dubbed weapons Tor
four hours until detachment or can
tonese soldiery arrived. Eugene
Chen having represented to the Brit.
ish authorities that unless all armed
British should be withdrawn to the
ships he could not answer for conse'
uuences. the women and children In
the concession Qncluding 60 An1eri-
cans) were put aboard shipping for
Shanghai and the great concession
was in effect surrendered to the Wu-
chang authorities.
Similar scenes were enacted at
Kiukiang, Ichang and Wuhl, appar-
entity with greater violence and more
complete purgation of foreigners; but
the Hankow affair overshadows the
others because of the larger number
of foreigners and the greater inter
ests concerned. Putting it in a large
way, one may properly say that China
has resumed her own throughout the
YAngtze Basin. with the important
exception OF Shanghai. What, then,
OF probabilities at Shanghai?
But ] must make stop. proposing
for next week further discussion of
the grand features Of this magnificent
drama.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-16

distributed among the other parties.
1t is frequently maintained that the
parties to industry must necessarily
be hostile and antagonistic. / am con-
WINGED that the opposite is true; that
they are not enemies but partners; and
that they have a common interest.
Moreover, success cannot be brought
about through the assumption by any
one party Of position OF dominance
and arbitrary control; rather 1t is de-
pendent upon the cooperation OF all
four. Partnership, not enmity,- is the
watchword
If cooperation between the parties
to industry is sound business and good
social economics, why is antagonism
sometimes found in it's stead? The an
swer is revealed in a survey of the de-
velopment of industry.
In the early days of industry the
functions of capital and management
were not infrequently combined in the
one individual, who was the employer.
He in turn was in constant touch
with his employees. Together they
formed a vital part of the community
Personal relations were frequent, ana
mutual confidence existed. When diff
ferences arose they were quickly ad'
justed.
X X x x
AS industry developed aggregations
of capital We're required larger than a
single individual could provide. In
answer to this demand the corpora
ton, with it's many stockholders, was
evolved. Countless workers took the
place of the handfuls of employees Of
earlier days. Plants scattered all over
the country superseded the single
plant in q given community.
obviously this development rendered
impossible the personal relations
which had existed in industry and
lessened the spirit of common inter-
est and understanding. Thus the door
was opened to suspicion and distrusr,
enmity crept in, aEtagonisms devel-
oped. The parties TO industry came to
view each other as enemies instead of
as friends and partners, and to think
of their interests as antagonistic
rather than common.
The sense of isolation and detach-
ment from the accomplishments of in
dustry. which too often comes to the
workers of today, can be overcome
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-16
WASHINGTON AS CENTER
OF LITERATURE PRAISED
Mary Roberts Rinehart, Herbert Putnam
and DR.. George f. Bowerman Discuss
Presidents Ideal for Capital
The. Worlds Greatest Capital-A Challenge

President Coolidge in his message Congress issued
nge to the American people make Washington
Capital City in tine world
Let IT, he said, the soul
American at the of his Government
cultured he be- he ought find of
ynnetricaly laid and adorned with the best
architecture which would his imagination and stir his
patriotic pride $3.50
In the coming years Washington should be only art
center OF our country but the of
and in art" 9 " ''
The Sunday Star asking in science learning
letters and art tell how Washington
and what be done the world leadership
President Coolidge. -
The series begins with Washington Literary Center and
herbert Putnam Librarian of Congress- Dr.
librarian of the Public Library and Mary Roberts writer
herewith give their views ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-16

There does not appear to have
been much fighting since early De-
cember. Apparently the Kuominchun
has penetrated some way into north
west Honan. Apparently advance
troops of Chang Kai Shek have made
contact with Sun Chuan Feng
forces near Hangchow. 1t is the
general opinion that ere long the
Cantonese will be in possession of
Shanghai and so of the entire
Yangtze Basin But to return to
early December: The personnel and
machinery of the South China gov
eminent were in process of transfer
from Canton to Wuchang. The most
important member of the govern
ment, Eugene Chen, the foreign min
lister, was installed at Wuchang. A
scarcely less important parsonage, M.
Borodin. Russian adviser to the
political bureau (more or less mod
eled on the Russian politburo). grand
director of propaganda and agtta-
ton. and his choice crew, the flower
of Canton. whose native genius has
received a polish and perfume by
adaptation thereto of the Muscovite
technique-those nice people had for
some time been working at Hankow
(across the river from Wuchang),
organizing the proletariat of "the
Chicago of China" into a labor union,
CLOSELY resembling Soviets,"' making
all ready for Der Tag"
They announced a general strike
| and boycott against the British con-
cession to commence December 4. but
Miles Lampson, the new British
minister to China accredited to
Peking), having announced his inten-
ton to visit Hankow and his wish
to confer with representatives of the
Wuchang government, the strike
promoters, at the instance of the
government, postponed the strike
| pending the outcome of such confer
ences.
X Il j; IL
It should be remarked here that
the kuomintang Ghe National Peo-
pies party, whereof the South
Chinese Republic is the child, and to
which all the adherents of that re-
public belong. has two sections, mod
crates and@ extremists. 1t is under
stood that the former are for a rea-
sonable composition with the treaty
powers, for achievement, If possible, of
the Nationalist aims by amicable and
gradual adjustment: that the latter
are for immediate, brusque and COM
pulsory measures. The moderate
leaders distrust Russia and are dis
posed to regard as genuine the con.
ciliatory, gestures Of Britain. They
recognize that capital will be needed
| for achievement of their program for
the rehabilitation Of China, and that
| 1t is only obtainable from the treaty
powers They recognize, too. that
| the new China of their dreams has
need of that Western science and
J efficiency which Russia is unable to
| supply. The extremist leaders, on
| the other hand, are blind fanatics:
their minds have been infamed by
Borodin's Mongoloid adaptation of the
gospel of Lenin: they see Red.
Our information is far. from precise
as to the character of the Wuchang.
| Let us speak OF "a governing group Z
We do not know the respective pro.
portions Of moderates and extremists
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-16

IN that group. We are told, however.
that Eugene Chen is moderate.
wen, at any rate, the strike and
boycott, threatened for December 4,
were postponed pending the outcome
OF conference at Eankow between
Mr.. Lampson, the British Minister to
Peklng. and representatives of the
Wuchang government. That con-
terence took place in mid December
and lasted some days. We have no
definite official information concern
ing II, except that it did not result
IN a satisfactory understanding. /
cite the Following from unofficial
sources as plausible: That Mr..
Lanpson offered on behalf of the
British government provisional
recognltlon. on certain conditions, of
the Wuchang government as the de
facto government of the territory
actually swayed by it, and that he
declined to recognize the claim of
that government to be the central
government of all China. But we
don't know. We only know that an
understanding was not reached and
that upon the breakup of the con-
ference the extremist agitators got
busy.
* x x x
Meantime Il. e., while the Hankow
conversations were still in process)
the British charge d'affaires at
Peking had submitted to the diplo-
matte corps there an important
memorandum. We have only very
imperfect summaries of that docu-
ment TO go upon, but apparently its
main recommendations are as fol.
lows:
"a That the interested powers
notify to China immediate and un-
conditional going into effect of the
customs increases, conditionally
promised by the Washington confer
ence; the surplus beyond what is
now pledged to the service of for
eign loans to be turned over to the
provincial authorities.
(2) That the said powers pledge
their willingness to negotiate with a
view to just revision of the present
treaties upon the basis of recognition
of full Chinese sovereignty as soon as
a Chinese government competent so
to negotiate has been established:
that the powers declare recognition
''in principle" of Chinese tariff auton.
omy and promise acquiescence in
tariff legislation enacted by competent
national authority.
(3) That the powers promise imme-
date action toward revision of extra
territorial arrangements, with view
to abolition of extraterritoriality as
rapidly as possible.
az That the powers solemnly and
jointly announce remuneration by them
of the idea of foreign tutelage over
China, political or economic.
Did sweet reasonableness" prevail,
| in China. joint pronouncement by
the powers to the above. effects might
have certain conciliatory influence.
But no such Joint announcement by
the powers is anyway possible, and
in the present temper of the Kuomin-
tang sentry 1t would be Of no USE
| The interpretations OF the British
memorandum by Borodin and his
crew whipped INTO sungovernable .vio-
iences the antitoreign paGRs Of the