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Cavalry and Tanks Conquer
City in Northwestern Sec
tion of ManChuria.
REFUGEES CAMPING
ALONG RAIL ROUTE
Soviet Troops Apparently Seek
Control Of Dalainor and Ease
ern Front Mines.
By the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
HARDIN. Manchuria, November u.s.
The City of Khailar, in Northwestern
Manchuria, was described as being in
flames in messages received here today.
All Chinese officials and soldiers
have evacuated the city. which fell
late yesterday before force Of Soviet
cavalry and tanks.
The Chinese Eastern Railway today
continued to operate trains evacuating
Chinese and Russians from the district,
but all Of the refugees cannot be ac-
commodated and many of them are
camping by the side of the track.
The situation at both the eastern
and western ends Of the Chinese East
ern Railway was described as pre-
carious, the Russian troops apparently
seeking control, not only of the
Dalainor mines, but also the mines on
the eastern front as well.
japanese Are Warned.
The Japanese consul here has ao-
vised japanese subjects both on the
east and west branches of the railway
10 come TO harDln as quickly as pos
Sible. He is understood to have in
formation that the Soviet authorities
are willing to evacuate Japanese from
Manchuli through Vladivostok.
The consular body has asked the
Chinese civil administration at Harbnl
for details of plans to guarantee the
safety of foreigners and to protect
foreign property in the event that the
situation should grow worse.
Retreat Reported Cut.
One Harbin message said Soviet cav
airy and tanks had penetrated back OF
Khailar and had cut of the Chinese re-
treat. The message added, Severe
fighting" was In progress.
Soviet troops advanced into East
ern Manchuria also, Russian cavalry
occupying one small village, surround
ing Muling, and appearing south OF
Ninguta. Military observers foresaw
possibility Of q nutcracker movement
against Harbtn, railway capital OF the
province, with 10000 population.
Chinese everywhere were reported as
retreating without resistance. Refugees
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SECRECY SHROUDS
POLICE QUIZ PLAN
Officials Fail to Announce
Course of Action in Shelby
Kelly Case.

Municipal authorities have decided
upon a definite course OF action with
respect to the allegations Of inefnciency
lodged by a former grand jury against
Inspector William S. Shelby and Lieut..
Edward ]. Kelly, but their plans were
being held in abatement today for some
unexplained reason.
While admitting that a certain line
Of procedure had been agreed upon,
Corporation Counsel w. w. Bride re-
fused to divulge the nature Of the de-
cision reached by the special investigat-
ing committee, comprising himself and
Maj. Donald A. Dawson.
May Get Prompt Trial.
It was reported in reliable quarters.
however, that the committee would
recommend that the District Commis-
sioners grant the demands of Inspector
Shelby and Lieut.. Kelly for prompt
trial before board clothed with power
to compel the appearance Of witnesses.
A previous attempt Of the Bride
Dawson committee to probe accusations
against the former detective chiefs col
lapsed because the committee was pow
erless to subpoena witnesses. most OF
whom declined to accept invitations
to appear.
The charges against the veteran po-
lice officers grew out of their activities
in investigating the death of Mrs. Vir-
ginia Mcpherson. The previous grand
jury, after indicting the husband OF
Mrs. Mcpherson, claimed that Shelby
as chief of the detective bureau, and
Kelly, as head of the homicide squad
had "bungled" the case. The detec-
tives had held that Mrs. Mcpherson
committed suicide, and a coroner'S
jury supported the contention after
hearing Kelly's testimony.
While municipal officials were mark
ing time today, Shelby and Kelly waited
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WARREN, SENATE
DEAN, DIES At s.
Colleagues to Pay Tribute
at State Funeral in
Chamber Tomorrow.

Death has taken Senator Francis e.
Warren of Wyoming, veteran Of the
rugged, pioneering days OF the West,
who came to washington to serve
longer in the United States Senate than
any man in history.
With his wife, his son Fred and his
son-in-law, Gen. John J. Pershing, &C
his bedside, the elderly legislator died
yesterday morning from an attack Of
pneumonia and bronchitis. He was IS
years of age.
President Hoover and the Senate will
honor the veteran Senator at o state
funeral tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock
In the Senate chamber. Delegations
from both houses Of Congress later win
escort the body to Wyoming for burial.
1t was stated at the Capitol today
that persons who ordinarily are entitled
to go ON the floor Of the Senate, such as
former Senators, win have the privilege
of attending the funeral services for
Senator Warren In the Senate Chamber
tomorrow.
One Of Hardest Workers.
Death came after an illness of three
weeks. Several times the aged Senator
rallied and seemed on his way to re-
covery, but a turn for the worse on
Saturday night so weakened his con-
dition that he sank rapidly thereafter.
In spite of his years, Senator Warren
had the reputation of being one or
the Senate's hardest workers, and the
robustness of his constitution was a
source of alnaZement to his frienus.
Many times he sat through an all
night filibuster, while younger members
sought the comfort of their beds. He
Scorned the elevators at the Capitol,
always using the stairs in going back
and forth between the Senate CHAM
bers and his Office.
With the advent of the Harding ad-
rniniStration, in 1921, Senator Warren
became chairman of the important ap-
propriations COMMITTEES, on which post
he served until his death. In this
capacity he had the responsibility OF
guiding through the Senate legislation
providing billions of dollars for the
conduct of the Federal Government.
His death left some uncertainty In It's
wake as to who his successor Will be-
Senator Smoot of Utah, the ranking
Republican, is chairman OF the finance
committee, a post he is not expected TO
relinquiSh for the appropriations chair-
rnanship and Senator Jones OF wash
ington, next in line, Is chairman OF the
commerce committee, and his views on
the relative desirability Of the two COM
mittee chairmanships are unknown.
Hoover Pays Tribute
President Hoover led official Wash
ington in paying tribute to the deceased
LEGISLATOR. Every stage of his life, the
Chief Executive said, was marked by
increasing industry and by devotion to
national welfare" adding that Senator
Warren was a leader among those TO
whom we of this generation owe much
of our splendid inheritance"
The following members of the Senate
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Representatives of AgriCuI.
turaI Organizations to Meet
With President Hoover.
18 GOVERNORS RESPOND
TO EXECUTIVES APPEAL
Call for Formation of Permanent
Business Body Goes Out From
National Chamber.
BY G. GOULD LINCOLN.

Agriculture's place in the drive which
has been initiated by President Hoover
to keep the country's industries on the
advance and labor employed Is under
consideration today. Representatives Of
the great farm organizations Of the
country are to meet with the President
at the White House this afternoon.
A preliminary conference Of the rep
resentatives Of the farm organizations
was held this morning at the Depart
ment Of Agriculture, with Secretary
Hyde and Chairman Alexander H.
Legge of the Federal Farm Board meet
ing with them.
The Farm Bureau Federation was
represented by Sam H. Thompson, presi-
dent, and Earl Smith, president OF the
Illinois Farm Bureau. The Farmers
Union was represented by G.. e. Hun,
president; c. S. Barrett, G. G. Talbot,
Lewis Chambers and G. N. Rogers. The
National Grange had its washington
representatives present, Fred Brenck-
man and s. S. McCloskey, and the
Farmers Equity Union was represented
by Leroy Melton.
Gets Hearty Response.
While the President was awaiting the
representatives of agriculture for the
last of his scheduled meetings with rep
resentatives of industry, agriculture and
labor, he was receiving hearty assur-
ances of cooperation in his plan to
maintain business and employment on
a high level from governors Of States
and mayors Of Americas largest cities.
Eighteen governors this morning had
responded to the Presidents appeal.
In their messages they outlined to the
President programs OF public works
which are to be undertaken on q large
scale. Among the States whose gov
ernors have replied to President Hoover,
promising aid, are wisconsin, Minne-
sofa, Florida, Pennsylvania, New Mex
leo, Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma, Ten
nessee, New Hampshire, New York,
Maryland, Ohio, Georgia, Kentucky,
Washington and Massachusetts,. The
governors assured the President that
the programs Of construction would be
speeded up as fast as Is prudent
Utilities Aid Sought.
The President is hoping for the. Coz
operation Of the leaders In the public
utilities Of the country also. They are
to hold conferences of their own prior
to informing the President what may be
expected of them in the general plan for
the development of their particular
fields.
The discussion of plans with the agri-
cultural leaders will deal with the mat
ter of expanded foreign trade in farm
products, it is understood. The exports
of agriculture has been one of the
problems to which much thought has
been given already
Plans are going forward today for .
Continued on Page 4, Column II
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HITCHCOCK, ACTOR,
EKP|RESSUDDENLY
Veteran Musical Comedy Fa-
vorite Clasps and Dies in
Wife's Arms.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press. sfer
Los ANGELES, November 25.--Ray-
mond Hitchcock "a, stage actor and
musical comedy favorite, died here sud-
denly early today from q neart attack.
The veteran actor and his wife, Mrs.
Mangasarian Hitchcock, were returning
to their Beverly Hills home from short
automobile trip. As they reached the
driveway to their home Hitchcock gave
q gasp and fell over on his wife's shoul-
der. Death was believed to have been
almost instantaneous.
Hitchcock, who came to Hollywood
several years ago to enter motion pic
lures, has been subject to heart attacks
for several years, friends said.
In Several Films.
Films in which he was featured in
cluded RED Heads Preferred" and
Money Talks" He also appeared in
other pictures during 1925 and 1927. !.
Mrs. Hitchcock said her husband had
been Ill seven months. He spent some
time In Chicago, then moved to Colorado
Springs, and also made nine week stay
in Kansas City, undergoing treatment.
He returned to Beverly Hills about three
weeks ago.
Police announced no inquest would be
necessary, as DR.. Robert w. Meals, who
has attended Hitchcock. signed cer-
ClncaUe 'Lnat oeatn resulted from naturaI
causes.
For many years Hitchcock occupied a
leading position among the stage lum1-
narieS OF America, his greatest successes
having been in the field Of musical COM
edy.
Began Career In 1890.
Born in Auburn, N. Y, october %,
1865, he made his first stage appearance
in 1890. After appearing in minor roles
in many New York comedies, he scored
highly in king Dodo." a fantastic mu-
sical play, in which he portrayed the
title role for two years.
His first real starring vehicle was as
Abijah Booze, in THE Yankee Consul" :"
in which he toured the country after a
prolonged run In the Broadway Theater,
1rew York.
One of his most outstanding successes
was scored in "Hitchy Koo." which was
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RIGHT TO IMPOSE
GIFT TAX UPHELD
Supreme Court UphoIds Va
Iidity of U. S. Action
in Philadelphia.
Nv the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Gift taxes imposed under the Fed
eral revenue law were held valid to-
day by the Supreme Court in case
brought by Joseph II. Bromley Of Phii-
adelphia. who was required to pay q
tax Of o.5es on gifts totaling $56s, 800.
The court passed upon the gift tax
imposed under the 1924 revenue act
and amended under the 1926 tax law.
Bromley contended the gifts were not
made in contemplation of death and
that the tax was Illegal because di-
rect and not apportioned, and further
because it lacked uniformity.
Authority Is Upheld.
Government argued that Congress
had authority to make disposition Of
property by gift subject to taxation,
like any other method Of transfer.
Justices Sutherland, Butler and Van
Devanter dissented in the opinion. They
took the position the tax was direct
one and that it had been invalidly i'm
posed because not apportioned as re-
quired by the Constitution in imposing
direct taxes.
The Oregon license tax on insurance
agents was sustained by the Supreme
Court in a case appealed by Kari
Herbring, who challenged its validity.
Eferbring wanted to be agent at Port
land for the Northwestern National Fire
Insurance Co. Companies are permitted
one agent in smaller towns and two In
cities of $4,000 population or more upon
payment of a So fee for each agent
In larger cities, however, $500 Is re-
quired for license for each agent ir
addition to the first two.
Declared Discriminatory.
The law was attacked as discrimina-
tory, and Herbring's counsel asserted
similar laws in Washington State ano
New Mexico had been held unconsu'
tutional
Complaint was made that the law de-
prived Herbrings of the right to follow
a lawful occupation, but the Supreme
Court stopped the argument before thu
State presented its argument IN defense
of the law, taking the position tina
complaint had failed to sustain the con-
| tention that the law was invalid.
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u. s. EMPLOYEES ARE LIKELY TO GET
TIME OFF TO BUY TURKEY DINNER
Treasury and Commerce Departments to Close Wednes
day Afternoon-Others Expected to Follow Lead.

of the Chief Clerks Association, said;
1--WE have closed up on WEDNESDAY
afternoon in the past, preceolng
Thanksgiving day, to allow the CLERKS 70
buy for their Thanksgiving dinner, and
I see no reason why we should deny
them the privilege this year"
While final decisions had not been
made today throughout the Govern
ment, it was thought most likely that
virtually all departments and establish
ments. where employees could be spared,
would close.
The Treasury Department order,
signed by Secretary Mellon, places the
closing hour of the department at ]
O'Clock, but explains that it does not
apply to the Bureau OF Engraving ano
Printing, or the Division OF Paper
Custody Of the Public Debt Service.
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PRAISED BY ITALIANS.
Statesmen at Rome Express Deep Re-
Rret at CIemenceau Death.

StAteSmcu AZ nome Express Decp re
gret at CIemenceau Death.
ROME, November 25 (P.-News of
the death of former Premier Clemen-
ceau was received in italy with deep
regret, for italian statesmen held him
high in their esteem as one of che men
most responsible for shining the war.
Editorial comment praises him highly
for his accomplishments during the war,
but criticizes him for his part there
after as a foe to Italian aspirations.
"Clemenceau was as much an enemy
of Italy during the peace as the gen
erals Of the German army were during
the war;" said II Tevere. I'VE ought to
consider that in his heart and intellect
only France had a place in order to
pardon him the ferocious and gratuitouS
enmity he showed U.S. But for that fact
itself we ought to Judge him very bad
statesman, a mediocre man in politics
and great patriot"
"Clemenceau issued from the war
with the laurels of the victor, and this
Just" says the II Picolo. 1.-THE peace
conference showed he was not our
friend, but this fact ought not to OBJ
scure our judgment to the point Of not
recognizing the enormous merits he had
from the point of view of his own coun-
try France loses in him one of her
greatest and most devoted friends"
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Prospects for Wednesday afternoon
holiday this week prior to Thanksgiving
70 allow Government workers to shop
for their Thanksgiving dinner were
bright today as the Commerce and
Treasury Departments decided to close
for the half day.
A survey of most of the other de-
partments disclosed that while the
matter was under consideration today,
decisions would be made later, and
probably would follow the precedent Of
the past and the custom of most of
the groups this year.
E. w. Li1bbey, chief clerk Of the De-
rartment OF Commerce, and president
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F. |. SMITH MAY SEEK
SENATE. SEAT AGAIN
Plans for Race Next Year to Win
Place in House First Are
Reported.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, November 25.--The Herald
and Examiner said today that Frank
L. Smith, thrice certified TO a seat in
the United States Senate without ever
occupying it, may make a fourth at
tempt for the senatorship.
The paper says that according to
well founded reports Mr.. Smith plans
to run for election next year as Repre-
sentative-at-large from Illinois, and, II
successful, to be a candidate In 1884
against Senator Otis r. Glenn, who de-
feated Smith In the April. 1928. pri-
mary.
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RAIN BRINGS NORTHWEST
HOPE FOR POWER RELIEF
Washington Is Expected to Answer
Tacoma's Request for Lex
ington Today.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SEATTLE, November 25.-Seattle and
other points in the Northwest today
were absorbing the first real rain since
September. The downfall, which start
ed late last night, brought hope for re-
Northwest.
A request by Tacoma city oficials
that the airplane carrier Lexington be
docked and her turbines put into use
to supply the municipality with power
is expected to be answered from Wash
ington today.
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EgYptian Prince Dies.

CAIRO, Egypt, November 5 Dr.
Prince Hadir Fail, cousin Of King
Fuad of Egypt, died today. His death
may cause the King to countermand
the ceremonies planned for the royal
return to the capital tomorrow.
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Drops Dead on Golf Links.

TULSA. Okla, November IS Dr.
Nathan Greenberg, Tulsa business man,
cropped dead on the first tee Of the
McFarlin Country Club here yesterday
after bad drive. Death was attributed
to "a heart attack caused by strong
emotion
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Lord Byng,s Condition improves.

LONDON, November Is [P).-The inn
provement noted in the condition of
Lord Byng Of Vimy, former governor
general Of Canada, was maintained
throughout quiet day, 1t was reported
last night. He is suffering from con-
gestion Of the lungs.
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BOMBS ROCK HOSTELRY.
Indian Police Arrest Two Young
Bengalis in Death Plot.

LAHORE, British India, November
IS R).-Three bombs were exploded
today at a hostelry at Ramgali Police
arrested two young Bengalis. The place
was put under heavy guard.
1t was learned the two youths had
sought shelter in the crowded hostelry
and were accommodated in the kitchen
Shortly afterward the place was shaken
by a terrific explosion. Both youths
were discovered unconscious.
One of them was said to have ad-
mitted he came to Ramgali to kill
a Bengalese who had turned informer
in the Lahore conspiracy trial.
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BuRLAL WITHOUT CEREMONY
CIemenceau's Body Inferred in Regular
Way Rather Than Upright.


Way Rather Than Upright.
MoUCHANGPs. vendee, france, NO
vember Is [F9.-Former Premier Georges
Clemenceau was buried shortly after
noon today as he had wished, without
polnp or ceremony.
The body Of the Father of Victory
was placed beside that of his father in
little plot in Colombier, just outside
the village, to rest forever In his be-
loved Vendeean home.
Only members of the family and
about 20 of his most intimate friends
were present at the interment, gen.
darrnes keeping at a distance villagers
and other spectators.
Rain, which had been persistent all
morning, ceased as the little cortege
entered the burial place, but the sky
remained gray and misty.
Although the premier's closest friends
had announced he would be buried
standing upright, the family decided at
the last moment that the grave should
be dug as usual, because solid rock crops
out at the burial place to within yard
Of the surface.
Aloof in death as he was in the
latter years of his life, the veteran
French statesman was buried In a
winding valley of the bleak and rugged
Vendee just of a lonely by-road on
the slope of a wooded hill, where his
father had preceded him.
While a 101-gun salute doomed out
in Paris In memory of the former
premier, his body was carried without
pomp or parade and unblessed and
unsung was laid away shortly after noon
in the most humble of circumstances.
The seclusion and demoteness of the
spot he had chosen for his eternal rest
was accentuated today when his body
was taken there In a simple motor
! hearse followed by few mourners who
had been specially invited. A steady
rainfall had deepened the mud and
access to the place was difficult.
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HUNT 2 MISSING BOATS.
Is Seattle Fishermen Are Aboard
Ships Lost for IA Years.

SHIPS Lost TOT IL ears.
SEATTLE, November Is (P1.--An in
tensive search by air and sea was in
augurated today along the Alaska shore
for the Kanatak and Seabird, two hall
but boats missing since November IL
with is Seattle fishermen aboard.
Aviators from Cordova, Alaska, PLAN
ned to Join Coast Guard cutters In the
hunt.
Alfred and Louis Dys, owners of the
Seabird, were among the six men aboard
that vessel,
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Great Adventures
For Children Interested in Santa Claus !
Starts on Page 80 of
Today's Star

This and entertaining feature is especially
written and illustrated for the younger Star readers,
and will carry them Kris Kringle land visit the
happy old fellow who will arrive in Washington
Christmas Eve
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GUNS ROAR SALUTE
AT TIGERS FUNERAL
PopuIace Notified at Lower:
ing of Body Into Vendee
Resting Place.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS, November 25.-"The cannon
of the armistice" at noon today began
the 101-gun salute which was notifica-
tion to the populace that the body of
Georges Clemenceau, Father of Victory,
had been lowered to its last resting
place in the hills of its native Vendee,
near Mouchamps.
The roar Of the guns, located on the
parade ground Of Des Invalides, re-
verberated through the city. and good
Frenchmen stopped and raised their
hats in their own salute to the states
man who died yesterday morning.
Paris could not hear, but every
French battery throughout the repub-
lie and its possessions and every French
warship on the high seas joined in the
same roaring salute Of l01 guns.
nTIRIAT, WTTHnIJT CEREMONY
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WEATHER.

20. 3. WEATHER bureau ForecastJ
Fair, with lowest temperature about 80
degrees tonight; tomorrow, increasing
cloudiness and warmer. followed by rain.
Highest, AZ, at noon to-
day: lowest, 81, at am. today.
Full report on page 8.
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The "haymaker" that didn't
land. Ace Hudkins missing a
hard right in the Madison
Square Garden bout in which
he outpointed the Belgian, De
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