Evening star., 1931-12-04
D. c. SEEKS HOUSING
FOR JOBLESS ARMY
GIasSford Studies u. S. Build
ings as Comfortable Quar-
ters for Marchers.
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Tourist Camp, barracks at the National
Guard rifle range at Camp Simms,
Congress Heights the Salvation Army
and Central Union Mission, the Navy
Yard, Fort Myer, the old Government
owned ST. James Hotel, the National
Guard Armory at the old National
Hotel, ships at docks on Water street
and the National Guard and Coast Ar
tillery Building on Water street.
In Gen. Glassford's opinion, the most
practicable existing facilities are in the
tourist camp, which has accommoda-
tions for CTS in cabins and tents. AS
the camp is now occupied by large
number of tourists, he said, only $50
more can be accommodated at this
time. The accommodations at the
camp could be increased. he pointed
out, by erection of tents which can be
procured at Fort Myer.
The Central Union Mission and other
welfare organizations. Gen. Glassford
said. are crowded and will be unable TO
ACCOMMODATE puI % Ac" - oAiS Va NAi>
marchers.
Food Problem Not Serious.
The food problem is not AS serious as
that of providing housing accommoda-
tions. A coffee dealer, It was said, has
donated coffee. and the Bakers Asso-
citation has promised to furnish bread.
The Salvation Army and the Red Cross
also have been requested to help in the
feeding.
Gen. Glassford plans to take personal
command Of the police in the Capitol
grounds when the marchers reach there
with petition for Congress. General
supervision of the policemen on Capitol
Hill. however, will be under Inspector
Albert j. Headley, commander OF the
third inspection district. Each omcer,
tbs superintendent explained, has flxed
orders, and will be held responsible for
carrying them out
Admission was made at police head
quarters that some of the officers would
be equipped with tear gas bombs, but
each man so armed has been instructed
not to use them unless given specific
orders.
Precautions Outlined.
The general plan of police officials to
prevent possible disorder will be to keep
the marchers and the public sepa-
rated as far as possible.
Latest bulletins issued by the Wash
ington Arrangements Committee of the
marcherS indicate the delegations are
nearing their objective. One column
has passed through Cincinnati, another
through Cleveland, a third through
Scranton and fourth through New
Haven.
Columns from the west are due to
meet in Hagerstown Saturday night and
proceed to Washington early Sunday
morning, arriving about 1870 O'Clock
over the Rockville pike. Those from
the north will come via the Washington
Baltimore Boulevard, and are due to
arrive about the same time The North
ern delegation Is scheduled to spend
Saturday night in Baltimore.
With the marchers approaching
Washington. Representative Hamilton
Fish of NeG York announced he would
60 before the microphone of WJSV to-
morrow night at 7:30 to expose the
purpose of the demonstration. Mr.. Fish
was chairman of the special congress
sional committee which investigated
Communist activities in the United
States.
Senators Favor Help.
Senator Thomas, Democrat, Okla
hona, said today the rights Of the
marchers should be protected.
They have a right to come to Wash
ington the same as any one," he as
serted. "and should be treated with
every consideration.
Unless they do something unlawful"
Senator Thomas said, they should be
given "as much consideration rs a
group OF bank presidents"
He said a similar view was held by
Senators Wheeler, Montana; Costigan,
Colorado, and Black, Alabama, all
Democrats, who have discussed the
matter at length among themselves.
Senator Borah, Republican, Idaho,
said today he would receive Benjamin
at his office this afternoon.
The appointment was requested by
Benjamin. The Idaho Senator with
held an expression of his attitude on
the demonstrators until after his talk
with Benjamin.