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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-05
CROSBY CONSIDERS
NO ABRUPT CHANGE
IN POLICE AFFAIRS
Appointee Wants Time to
"Size Up" Conditions Be-
fore Making RevisionS.

Maj. Gen. Herbert Crosby, pleasant
spoken, genial Army officer, who was
today selected to be District Commits
sioner in charge of the Police and Fire
Departments, has no intention of intro
ducing any radical changes when he
assumes his new duties.
On the contrary, Gen. Crosby in an
informal interview with representa-
tive of The Star today gave the i'm
preston that he intends tn wait until
he has had ample time 70 "size up"
his new job before deciding on any
course of action.
Persons who visualize Army officers
as brusque individuals with a penchant
for cutting their words 5hort and brisk
~ issuing commands will be disap-
pointed in Gen. Crosby. He is the an
titheSiS of this conception. His manner
is one of exr1 ems frieadlineSS and
cordially, and entirely lacking in any
suggestion Of what Is generally known
as milttarisa1.
Sees Eoosn for Construction.
Gen. Crostte aas never held a civil
post cnEIPafSA>t 10 fss new position, but
he bslie"=s that H. theory the organiza-
ti0a IL .-ss. P0Ii:A sild Fire Departments
IL siong the se!re Inns as that of the
Army.
He said itss has followed the trials
and tribIlasloas of he Police Depart
nent as reported IT. the newspapers,
but refrairfa from expressing any con-
illusions iiR may have formed. He may
however, rave indicated his general
attitude, s'hen. III response to a ques-
ticn, he gclnted that there are some
undesirable features to every organiza-
ton.
Gen. Crosby appeared to feel that
there Is annie opportunity for con-
st,Iictive work in his new position
Discussing some Of the difficulties and
undesirable features of the post, he
said.
Amy Job that is worth having is
bound 10 present some difficulties. If
there were no problems to be overcome
there would be no job"
Get. Crosby was not willing to COM
NIT himself at this time to any definite
program, explaining that his only
knowledge of District affairs has re-
suited from his reading of newspapers
CONTINUED on Page 2, Column 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-05
ORTIZ RUB|O PLANS
TOILET PEON CLASS
Workers Are the Hope of
Mexico, He Says in In
auguraI Address.
BY the Associated Press.

by the ASSoClaLeu PreSS.
MEXICO CITY, February 5.-Presi-
dent Pascual Ortiz Rubio of Mexico, i'll
his Inauguration speech today, prom
ised above all to work for the people,
terming the workers and peasants the
hope" of Mexico.
He said he would endeavor to remove
all boundaries between the government
and the people, seeking to establish a
social government" of common under
standing and interest with the masses.
The address was brief, consisting of
but 10 typewriter pages. 1t set forth
In general the lines and purposes of the
new administration which is to fill
out the 4 years, minths and Is
days remaining unexpired of the term
OF President-elect Alvaro Obregon, who
was assassinated July II, 1928.
Revolutionary Policies to Rule.
The new President said that the
ideals of the revolution-juStice and
welfare for all-had been accepted by
the nation as exemplif1ed in his cleo
ton by popular vote, adding that his
government would never lose sight of
the work it was pledged to carry out.
Restoration of conservative or even
moderate men and systems, he declared,
was impossible, because the country was
heart and soul intent on the radical
work OF restoring to the race its hertz
age. The revolution had brought its
own morals, its own justice, its own
policies. in short, its own conception
of life, he explained, promising that his
government would be ''elminently rev.
olutionary."
Asks Cooperation Of All.
Pointing out that Mexico enjoys
cordial relations with the outside world
and particularly with the United
States" the new President termed it
an suspicious occasion for getting down
to the solid work of reconstruction.
In this he asks the help of all Mexi-
cons, at home and abroad, cooperating
with whatever means were within their
power toward the progress and prosper
ity of the nation.
Properly prepared scientific men Will
be given preference in his government.
he stated but they will be obliged to
place all their efforts at the service of
the revolutionary ideals, ito build up a
better country in which all Mexicans
will enjoy the privilege of being con-
sidered men"
He promised to attack immediately
such outstanding problems as infant
mortality now equaling almost half the
birth rate; unemployment bv aiding
the agricultural industry, and illiteracy
by an intense educational campaign
among the working classes.
The right to property, he said, was
CONTINUED on Page 2, Column a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-05
Land Arms Farley
After Naval Talks
Seen by Macdonald
By the Associated Press.

LONDON, February 5.-An in
ternational disarmament confer
ence dealing with land as we'll as
sea forces after the five-power
conference has been completed
was predicted by Prime Minister
Macdonald today.
The prime minister, replying to
a question as to whether he would
consider calling a conference of
the great powers with a view to
a reduction of military forces,
pointed out that the disarmament
problem, including land forces,
had been under careful considera-
ton by the League of Nations for
some time.
81 hope that at the conclusion
Of the five-power conference a
further meeting of the Prepara-
tory Commission on Disarmament
will be held which will enable the
next assembly of the League to
arrange for summoning an in
ternational disarmament confer
ence."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-05
BY PAUL SCOTT MowRER.

BY Radio to The Star and the Chicago Daily
News. Copyright, $780,
LONDON, England, February SIT is
now possible to indicate what appears
to be the broad lines of the so-called
Rapidan agreement between Prime Min
lister Macdonald and President Hoover,
which is really the basis and starting
point of the present five-power Naval
Conference.
The concrete terms of this tentative
Anglo American accord were never am
nounced, but Mr.. Macdonald since his
return to London seems little by little
to have informed his cabinet regarding
most Of the points touched on.
OF course, the most important point
OF those 2apidan conversations was the
conviction both statesmen seemed to
have derived from them-namely, that
Anglo American naval understanding In
one way or another was a certainty.
However, they were obliged to cover the
ground OF technical questions also, and
In tentative and provisional manner,
always with the reservation that the
British and American navies depend to
some extent on the Japanese, French
and italian. They seem to have har-
monized their views roughly as follows:
Capital Ships Limited.
OF capital ships by 1886, under the
Washington treaty, Great Britain and
the United States should have is each
and Japan 9.
1t was suggested that the lifetime
OF battleships be prolonged from 20 to
Is years, so that no requirements would
be necessary before 1886.
1t was also suggested that it might
be good economy and friendly gesture
Tor the United States to scrap in the
near future three old battleships. Great
Britain to eliminate five and Japan one
or two
Mr.. Macdonald seems to have indi-
Gated that as compensation for the
superiority of the British ships Rodney
and Nelson Great Britain would have
no objection if the United States de-
sired to elevate the guns and straighten
the decks of our three West Virginia
and two Tennessee type battleships.
1t was agreed that cruisers should be
considered in two classes, according to
Continued on Page q. Column 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-05
Eyes Turn on Senators.

Much interest now attaches to the
attitude OF the two Western Senators
who raised criticism on the floor OF
the Senate against Herbert being sent
10 their States as prohibition admins
traitor, in view of the complete exoner-
alton accorded by the executive branch
OF the Government.
Senator Borah personally met Herbert
in conference yesterday but Senator
wheeler. it Is known, refused to see
him.
What took place at the Borah confer
ence was not disclosed, but it was inLl-
mated that the Idaho Senator was
waiting to see what kind of formal
statement would be issued at prohibl-
ton headquarters.
The Doran statement, which was ap-
proved and made public by Assistant
opened by saying that Herbert had con-
ferred with the commissioner concern.
ing the prohibition work in the Idaho
Montana district and with Mr.. Low
man with respect to border matters
There are no charges of any kind
or description pending against Herbert, y
said Doran, land his record in the bu-
reau is clear. In fairness to him IL
should be stated that all charges and
allegations with respect to his conduct
or the Office of administrator in Mary
land and the District of Columbia have
been thoroughly and painstakingly in
CURED into and found to be either friV-
olouS or without basis in fact and the
matter has been closed. He conducted
his office honestly and uprightly. Malice
dlsloyalty and certain degree of ire
Continued on Page Column II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-05
Few Persons Admitted.
PAROLE OF COOK
URGED BY BOARD
Recommendation Yet Has to Be
Passed on by Mitchell and
Then Hoover.
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
DR.. Frederick A. Cook, Arctic explorer.
serving 15-year sentence at Leaven-
worth Federal Penitentiary, today was
recommended for parole by the Federal
Parole Board.
Attorney General Mitchell has yet to
pass upon the parole boards recon-
mendation. and there was no intimation
from the Department of Justice today
what action would be taken. Should
Mitchell approve the recommendation,
1t will be submitted to President Hoo
yer for his approval.
Cook was convicted Of using the
mails to defraud in connection with the
sale of petroleum stock. He becomes
eligible for parole March 5
Cook began his sentence April 6, 1925.
after he had been convicted at Fort
Worth, Tex, before Federal Judge John
M. KillittS, who was sent there from
the northern district of Ohio. Cook was
charged with receiving about $375 900
from sales of fraudulent stock He was
sentenced to serve ID years and
months and pay a fine of $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-05
SCHOOL GAMBLING
FOUGHT BY POLICE
Officers Arrest Chicagoan Suspected
of Taking Lunch Money
From Children.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, February 5.-School au-
thorities today renewed efforts to pre-
vent gambling in the vicinity of schools.
Acting on the complaint of parents,
police yesterday arrested man, who,
they charged. was taking the bets of
school children on horse races. Wagers
of so and rs cents, the sums represent
ing the childrens lunch money, were
accepted, police charged. The man later
was freed by Judge Alfred Erickson.
who declared there was no evidence to
show gambling.
Judge Erickson today was to pass on
the evidence against Deinese Durak,
charged with operating a speakeasy OPP
posite school building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-05
Cavalry Chief Will Be Named
as City Official When He
Retires to Private Life on
March Fl, President Says.
FORMAL STATEMENT
MAKES VIEWS CLEAR
Acceptance of Army Officer Follows
Chief Executives Personal Re-
quest-White House Sees Selec-
ton as Guarantee Crime Will Be
Held Down.
BY J. RUSSELL YOUNG.

President Hoover formally an
nounced today that when Maj.
Gen. Herbert B. Crosby, chief of
Cavalry, U. s.. A., retires to civilian
life March 81 next he will be ap-
pointed as one of the civilian
Commissioners of the District of
Columbia to have personal super
vision of the police, fire and
traffic departments.
In making this announcement
the President made it clear that
the chief of Cavalry accepted this
post at his personal request and
that he felt that the people of the
District will be glad to have the
services of a man of such out
standing national distinction in
the service of their local govern
ment.
The President said regarding
Gen. Crosby's acceptance of the
commiSSionerShip:
"After Maj. Gen. Crosby has re-
tired, and has become a civilian, I
shall nominate him as one of the
Commissioners of the District of
Columbia. He has been a resident
of the District for the past seven
years and has been much inter-
ested in its progress. He accepts
only at my urgent request.
Says City Leaders Approve.
at have consulted number of lead
ing citizens who consider with me that
the District will be glad to obtain q
man of such outstanding national dis
tinction in its service. Gen. Crosby will
have under his direction the police, fire
and traffic services. He does not wish
to become presiding Commissioner, and
prefers to devote himself to these par
ticular branches. His headship CT those
departments will be assurance of just
support and leadership to the men in
those services. 1t Will be a guarantee
TO botn the official and unofficial resi-
dents OF the District and especially &c
the Nation at large, that lNe csr..ai
of the Nation shall b. free % ,FSs4size9
crime"
LIE ETcSiQtulS SbtOeBGI ENA&EsSBl-S
his selection of Gen. CrosT.S ~ s-rsTs-
Sented afterward as ret Esl. - +Gtsss.-ed
as a defense of his taxing q slil.saSy Of
ficer for a civilian post in a.. '7cAs gov
ernment-which has been crit ciZcd By
citizens bodies-but as : tribute TO the
qualities of Gen. Crosby and as an as
surance to the people Of this city that
their government, especially the Police
Department, will be III strong and Capa-
bic hands.
President Is Pleased.
Although the President expressed
himself briefly upon this subject in his
formal statement it is known by those
who have talked with him that he was
pleased upon receipt Of definite word
yesterday afternoon from The Cavalry
chief that he would accept.
The President wss represented as
having complete confidence in the abil-
ity of Gen. Crosby to handle the Office
TO which he is appointing him. The
President looked well into Gen. Crosby's
Army record before having him come to
him to talk matters over.
From what the President learned,
Continued on Page 2. Column a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-05
YOUTHS ATTEMPT TO ROB BANK
TO GET FUNDS FOR DIVORCE FAIL
Customer Foils Bandit as He Tries to Lock Cowed
Employees Into Vault.

gun at the other employees and ordered
them into the vault.
While he was trying to manipulate
the lock OF the outer vault door w. c.
Wells, customer entered the bank
took in the situation and rushed to the
street, closing the bank door after him.
A policeman responded to Wells call
for help and arrested Peters, who Of
fered no resistance.
The rohber, who lived a short dis
lance from the bank, told police ne
planned the robbery to obtain money
for divorce. He said he had been
married two years and was the father
OF child. The pistol he had was
empty. He said he had stolen it from
his brother-in-law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-05
HERBERT CLEARED
BY DRY OFFICIALS
Doran Says Charges Made by
Borah and Wheeler Are
BaSeIeSS.

Col. John F. j. Herbert, formerly
prohibition administrator at Baltimore,
for this area, formally was cleared of
charges made in the Senate by Sena-
tors Borah of Idaho and Wheeler of
Montana when Prohibition Commits
sioner James M. Doran issued a formal
statement today declaring the charges
to be either frivolous or without basis
in fact"
DR.. Doran pronounced the matter
closed" and it was stated by both DR..
Doran and Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury Lowman, who approved the
action taken, that Col. Herbert would
be returned to his post as prohibition
administrator at Helena, Mont, without
delay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-05
Bulletin Issued by Physicians
Describes Former Chief
Justices Condition as Bet
ter Than Yesterday.
FRIENDS ENCOURAGED
BY REPORT OF DOCTORS
Many Keep in Close Touch With
Ex-President1s Residence-White
House frranges to Be Notified of
Any Nange-Justice Holmes
Among First Callers.

A slight improvement in the
condition of William Howard Taft
today prompted Herbert Hoover
to take advantage of this oppor-
tunity to call on his old friend
who nearly score of years ago
held the office of President of the
United States.
Hardly had Mr.. Taft's physi-
clans issued a bulletin at 1870
am, saying the former Chief Jus
tice was slightly better" after a
quiet night" and a comfortable"
morning. than Mr.. Hoover an
nounced at the White House that
he would call at the Taft home, on
Wyoming avenue, at $3.50 o'clock.
Ever since Mr.. Taft returned here
yesterday from Asheville, N. c., Mr..
Hoover has kept in close touch with the
condition of the patient. About the
time the physicians bulletin was made
public-and it was given to the press
both at the White House and the Taft
homework reached the Chief Execu-
tive that Mr.. Taft was able to leave his
bed and sit in an easy chair
Mrs. Taft also informed the Presi-
dent that Mr.. Taft would be glad to see
him.
StilI Regarded Serious.
Although physicians still regard Mr..
Taft as seriously i'll man, the n 80
am. bulletin was the most encourage
ing word since he rendered his resigna-
ton Monday as Chief Justice of the
United States and returned to his home
here.
The bulletin read:
The Chief Justice is slightly better
than yesterday. He spent quiet night
and is comfortable this morning."
An indication that apprehension had
lightened a little was seen in the de-
ciSion of Mrs. Taft to take a short
automobile ride.
The scenes about che Taft home
pictured tranquility today. The neigh
borhood is quiet and little of the city's
heavy traffic flows over Wyoming ave-
nue.. Homes near that of the Tafts are
pretent1ous, but for the exception of an
automobile stopping occasionally to take
passengers from one of these houses
there was little sign of the busy going
about which was taking place on Con-
necticut avenue, a block away, which
has become one of the city's busiest
streets.
Few Persons Admitted.
Newspaper men and others waiting
outside the home of the former Chief
Justice for some word of his condition
sought shelter from the cold in auto
mobiles parked there. Photographers
now and then set up their cameras in
Continued on Page 2, Column ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-05
Ry the AssocIated press.

BY inc ASSOCIateu FfeSS,
TORONTO, February 5.-A youth
who said he turned bank robber to OBJ
tain funds to get a divorce was in jail
today after being trapped as he tried
to lock his victims in vault.
Arnott Peters, 81, walked into a
branch of the Dominion Bank yester-
day and handed note to the teller on
which was written: IT want $1,000 and
no monkey business" He then dis
played a pistol.
The teller picked up SB11 and handed
It to Peters, whereupon the robber
jumped onto the counter, pointed his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-05
HOOVER TOLD OF AUTO
MANUFACTURERS PLANS
WHY'S Reports Industry Expects
to Produce 100000 Cars
in 1880.
BY the Associated Press.

John N. WHY'S, president of the
Willys-Knight Motor Co., told President
Hoover today the automobile industry
now expects to produce 100000 auto
mobiles In 1880, or an increase of $780,
GOO over last years business.
WHY'S was accompanied to the White
House by Senator Fess of Ohio. The
manufacturer said the automobile bust
ness this year would be as good, from
the standpoint of profits, as it was last
year, because the depression which fol-
lowed the stock market decline had
caused drastic cuts in overhead charges
The sale of automobiles, he said, has
been picking up rapidly within the last
80 days and the production of all auto
mobile plants in the country should
reach capacity within two months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-05
NEW YORK LEGISLATOR
DRAFTS NEW WINE BILL
Declares Federal Constitution Does
Not Bar State From Becom-
ing Liquor Dealer.

BY the Associated Press.
ALBANY, N. Y, February Sale
of light wines and beer by the State
would be provided for under the terms
of legislative bill drafted by Assem-
blyman Langdon w. Post, New York,
Democrat. A maximum alcoholic con-
tent of Is per cent for wine and per
cent for beer would be allowed, the
legislator said, in explaining his meas
ure last night.
The measure would create a board
of control in the State Department of
Health Ito buy, sell, import, store and
transport light wines and beer"
Authorities on constitutional law, the
Assemblyman said, had agreed with
him that this plan would not be in
violation of the eighteenth amendment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-05
SUCCESSFUL SLOT-MACHINE DRIVE
PLEASES CHICAGO PROSECUTOR
Two Are Convicted in Bombings, Out of III Blasts
Since 1922, Report Reveals.

b. the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. February 5.--John A.
Swanson. States attorney for Cook
County, has given a report of his first
year in Office to the Citizens Assocla-
ton Of Chicago. The report notes the
accomplishments of the prosecutors Of
fee, especially against syndicate gam
bling, and calls attention to two con-
victions obtained in bomb cases.
"Terroristic bombs are matter difa-
c;ilt to handle" the report states, for
The reason that most victims axe IN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-05
Freighter Crew Is Rescued.

HELSINGFORE, Finland, February 5
up. = Finnish pilot boats today sue
ceeded in rescuirtg all of the crew of
20 of the Danish treighter Nelly, wreck
ed Sunday during storm in the Gulf
of Finland. Storms and gales hitherto
have prevented rescue boats approach
ing. The Nelly Was covered with ice
when they finally Reached her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-05

willing to disclose prior threats or
motives"
The convictions in bombing cases
during the year are the first obtained
since 1922 During the interyenine
period the total number of bombings
has been TIL.
The report says there should be gen
eral public satisfaction that the wide
and fragrant use of slot machines and
other gambling devices has been effec-
lively suppressed"
The number of convictions obtained
during the year was given as 2,774.
compared with PISA during the pre-
ylouS IL months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-05
ANNABEL MATTHEW'S
APPOINTMENT IS O.K.'D
Senate Finance Committee Ok
Georgia Woman as Member of
Tax Appeal Board.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
The nomination OF Miss Annabe,
Matthews of Georgia tc be a member 81
the Board Of Tax Appeals was unani-
mously approved today by the Senate
finance committee.
The nomination of Miss Matthews
now an attorney in the Bureau of In
ternal Revenue, once was confirmed by
the Senate, but on reconsideration il
was sent back to committee to detGr-
mine whether the appointment was in
harmony with a resolution previously
adopted by the Senate stipulating ar
employe of the bureau should not be
named to the board inside of two years
after resignation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-05
DRASTIC NAVY CUT
REVEALED ASPLAN
MADE AT RAP|DAN
Scrapping Capital Ships and
Abolition of Submarines
Parts of Agreement.

Gn the following dispatch is pre-
Sented the first account of the agree
ment on navies reached by President
Hoover and Prime Minister Mac
donald while Mr.. Macdonald was in
the United States)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-05
The Evening Star. 4O,699
8,995
Star Excess

Washington's most success
full merchants have special at
fractions to offer the public
each day, and it is their daily
announcements that interest
the shoppers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-05
CHINA TO VOID PACT.
Air Mail Contract With U. S. Firm
Will Be Repudiated.

SHANGHAI, February P.-Al-
though their action has not been made
public, it was learned authoritatively
today that the state council of the Ma
ttonalist government at Marking has
made a decision to repudiate the gov
ernment's 10-year contract with the
American Co. of Aviation g. Explora-
ton, Inc.
The contract covered airmail service
from Shanghai to Hankow by way of
Marking. The service was inaugurated
last october.