Evening star., 1928-03-13
CANADIAN CHANNEL.
BOOST REQUESTED.
Increase From 6 10 IL Ex.
elusive Rights Asked
by Dominion.

the radio situation. It is the demand Of
Canada that its exclusive radio chan
nels be increased from six to an even
dozen. In addition. Canada wants to
share with broadcasting stations 20
wave lengths instead Of IL, AS At
present.
Secretary Of State Frank kellogg has
received the Canadian demand. and has
turned it over to the Federal Radio
Commission for consideration. That
body is worrying over the possibility of
further cUrtailment of the assignments
now available for the 200 stations OF
the United States. But its hands are
tied. it cannot act until the legislative
muddle is cleared UP.
There are only 95 wave lengths avail
able in the broadcast spectrum with the
accepted separation Of 10 kilocycles be-
tween frequencics. Since Canada is so
close, it was necessary to assign some
Of them to Canada. This was done by
sentlemen'S agreement. fiagrantiy vio-
lated by many American stations dur
Ing the breakdown of radio control. but
continued after the Radio Commission
was formed.
Under this agreement six choice
channels went 10 Canada exclusively
and II were to be shared with Ameri-
can stations situated far enough away
50 that interference was not likely to
be set UP. Most of these stations are
in the Southern tier Of States. At the
time OF the agreement Canada made
vigorous representations for a better
aliocaticn, baSing its plea on its geo.
graphical size.
The Canadians. however, were won
over temporarily to the idea that their
80 stations could operate well enough
Tor their comparatively small popula-
ton on the wave lengths the Arneri-
cans were willing TO concede. But
they indicated clearly that more would
be heard from Canada, for the Cana
dian radio authorities were far from
satisfied when they left Washington.
The demand now comes In the form
OF diplomatic representation. and Cam
ada will probably seek to negotiate a
treaty whereby it will seek an
equitable ALLEGATION" based on its
area. Mexico and Cuba will have a
proper claim TO be represented In any
such treaty negotiations. The compli-
cations this will add to the American
equitable distribution" such as was
contemplated in the bin considered in
the House is passed. are enough to bode
no comfort for the average radio lis
tener. Shakeup after sllakeup will be
necessitated before the whole situation
is cleared: the story of changing dial
ing habits Of the year of the Federal
Radio Commissions life may be re-
peated to the evaporation of many
fans.
Frederic Fradkin, concert violinist,
viii be the principal attraction of a
program of melodious classic music
which viii be heard during the
Ereready hour over WRC at Q O'Clock
tonight. The Eveready Orchestra will
De increased to 35 pieces for the per-
formance. with Nathaniel Shilkret again
conducting. The "Rondo Capriccioso"
OF Saint-Saens. and the ''Chanson Bo-
hemienne" Of Po.di will be played by
Mr.. Fradkin
In the role of porters on the pier
where an ocean liner is docked, the
radio audience will find Cotton" and
Morpheus" when they tune In on their
dialogue at $3.50 O'Clock
The can Of an Arab lover, street |
noises OF a Persian bazaar, the tinkie
OF camel bells. the cries of turbaned
merchants in the early morning market
place, soft melodies heard over the
walls OF Chinese tea garden. viii come
10 listeners during the Seiberling Sing
ers program at o'clock. The program
rill be opened with Ketelby's "descrip-
tive music" the Persian Market"
which brings in the noise OF the bazaar,
the tinkle Of the camel bells and other
SOUNDS associated with the bartering
place. Cuts "Orientale." a special ar
rangement Of which viii be sung by the
quartet. win bring 10 radio listeners the
beat OF the Eastern tabor or native
f.,ff
East Is West" win be heard as a
tenor solo.
Two local features, TO be known as
The Palais Royal Orchestra and the
NoEcI Aetna program. will be heard for
fne nrEt time this evening. The Nckoi
Aetna program will be heard at s.45
O'Clock and the Palais Royal Orchestra
al 7:50 O'Clock.
Wesley EDDY, yersatile leader Of the
Palace Syncopators. and Lee Cronican.
pianist viii BE- the individual stars of
the Radio Movie Club. the principal
attraction tonight OF wMAL. Other
artists who will take part include Anna
CnanR the Chinese syncopatist: Dor
oshy Wilson Halbach. Eddie Misslitz.
Jack Harris, Charlie Williams. DR..
George Anderson and group OF others.
Among WMAL's other features are an
organ recital by Gertrude Kreiselman
end a joint recital by Rosa Polio Jar
man. nezzo-soprano, and Elizabeth
Gardner Coombs, pianist.
George EkaddiEg and his Congression-
ais. popular dance orchestra, will give
itk usual weekly concert this evening
over WRiiF. Aside from the Town Crier.
VINO VIII give an epitonized account Of
The news events Of the day, the Con-
9TsssionaiS are the only attraction.
Santa Claus was introduced into
America by the Dutch He ia the
American representative Of the German
knceht Rupert.