Evening star., 1928-03-24
RADIO CONVENTION
WILL AID INDUSTRY
Ratification of Agreement
by Senate Is Considered
Tribute to Hoover.

Ratification Of the international ra-
6iotelegraph convention by the Senate
went by almost unnoticed. although the
treaty is regarded as one of the great
est forward steps in radio in history.
There was little or no opposition to adj
h,rence of the United States to the
highly technical document. which rep
resents the result of six weeks of de-
liberation last Autumn by delegates
from about so nations, or from prac-
tically every country in the world en-
psoying radio communication, with the
exception of Russia.
The ready ratification of the conven-
tio1 nd its regulations was an uncon-
SeiouS tribute by the Senate TO the
GinloN acy of Herbert Hoover, who. as
chairman Of the American delegation,
guided the International conference
Elvoush obstacles that many thought
XSuld wreck the hopes of amicable adj
suStIreni Of International differences in
the radio field.
The most important difference among
the countries was that radio is a gov
ernment-operated monopoly III most
countries. whereas it is left in the hands
of private enterprise in the United
States. Accordingly, two sets of regu-
laticnS were drawn up. one applying TO
countries operating their own radio Sys-
TENS. This the United States was not
required to sign,
jealousy against American and British
domination Of the worldwide systems
Up in the conference either, although It
was anticipated. Smaller countries I'M
portant in the radio field obtained
cl1airmanShipS of important commit
tees and obtained conditions of oper-
alton that were wholly agreeable to
them. Not single delegation to the
Washington conference last October
and November refused to sign the treaty
and carry il back to its national legiS-
lature for ratification.
The United States becomes party to
the treaty Immediately upon its eff
fective date. which is January /. 1929.
It's ship. shore. broadcaSting. amateur
and experimental stations must oper-
ate within the channel limits prescribed
by the treaty in order TO obyiate inter-
national interference. Ship spark trans
mstters, which ''wobble" all over the
ether and spoil program reception along
the coasts of this country. must ulti-
nlately be replaced BY modernized con-
tinuous wave equipment holding them
70 their prescribed wave lengths. The
treaty makes no appreciable change in
the American broadcaSting bands.
The treaty remains in effect indef1-
nisely and viii be open TO revision when
another conference is called in Madrid
II 1892.
The Pink Lady" three-act musical
comedy by c. NJ S. Mcclellan and Ivan
CaryIl. with Jessica Dragonette. soprano
II the leading role, and Harold San
ford as musical director. viii be pre-
Sanfed as the Philco Hour through
WRC at 9 O'Clock tonight
The overture TO Romeo and Juliet"
by TSchaikowSky. based on the Shake
sDaarean play. will open the program by
the New York Symphony Orchestra,
directed by Walter DamroSch during
the RCA hour. which viii be broadcast
at O'Clock. Two numbers by Mozart
follow. "AEinuet'' rom his symphony
in z fat. and Turkish March" written
az q time when Turkish themes in
music were much IN vogue. Selections
from the Peer Gynt" Suite. by Grieg.
written as incidental music 10 the play
Of that name by Tbsen. and the Grand
March from Wagner's "Tannhaueser"
VIII complete the program.
The washington College OF Music
VIII feature two wei known Washing
ton artists-Migs Evelyn Scott violiniSt,
and Mr. Blrrsls williams. pianist. This
program is scheduled for 6:45 O'Clock.
Homer J. Councillor, president Of the
Organized Bible Class Association, viii
present the Bible talk at 7 O'Clock. He
viii speak on Jesus PToclairns the
Kingdom Of Cod
Dance music, which closes WRC's
broadcast, will be furnished by the
wzr6man Park Orchestra.
The first of a series Of weekly forums
wiz feature the meeting Of the Thirty
Club, which WAfAL viii broadcast this
evening as its opening feature. This
program viii be Of lalf-hour dura-
tson. instead Of the regular is minutes.
wMAL's musical features include q
dance program by the Broadway Band.
q concert by Leeses Saturday Night
ers and recstzls by Kathryn z. Bowers,
contralto. and 6ophocles 7. Papas. gii-
tar.gf
THE Radio Bug" zi1o gives advice
On p1ziing radio problems. wiz return
10 the microphone Of WRHF this eve
ming. The stations only other attrac-
ts0n VIII be q dinner concert. composed
Ct request numbers.
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