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The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-01-30
AMERICAN MONEY STREAMS
 ABROAD.

The depression of 193O which resulted in many cancellations of tourist bookings on American and Canadian lines operating in Alaskan waters, did not stem the flow of American dollars to foreign countries. This made evident recently in hear ings held before the Appropriations Committee of the House of Representatives. Wilbur J. Carr, As sistant Secretary of State, appearing before that committee when the State Department Supply bill was under discussion revealed that the 1929 high marks had been passed by those of 1930 Passports issued in 1930 reached the record figure of 209,21 an increase of more than 15,OoO the former high figure. The growth in travel has been re- markabe since 1914 when only 14000 passports were issued. American money invested in foreign countries is estimated by the State Department to be s15,oooOOo00O about $1,O0o,o0Oooo than in 1929.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-01-30
The Crystal Gazers.
(New York Times


 50 long as people at dinner parties continue to asK those whom they terroneousy) believe to be presclent about public affairs such questions as Shall we still have Prohibition in 1892" you can't blame Congressmen for speculating on much the same thing. The Sun has a first-page story from Washington headed: Believe Hoover Will Dominate 1852 Convention" Nobody really knows Even the most experienced opinion is but opinion But in thls country guessing ahead is leading industry
 In December l9l0 which was as close to Mo- Vember, 1912, as yesterday was to November 1892 Woodrow Wilson had just been elected Governor of New Jersey Taft was President, but the wiseacres were certain he would not be renominated In De- cember, 1894 Washington was sure that Tom Reed would be the next Republican nominee for President In December, 1926, every one was cer- tam MT. Coolidge would run again In December 1858 political prophets predicted that MT Cleveland would come out of retirement and run in 1900 for third non-c consecutive term
 who VIII dominate in 1882 and what the plat forms will say within the power of none to predict with certainty. But what would become Of situation story writers and dnner-table oracles If such guessing were banned by lawq
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-01-30
MELLON MAINTAINS POSITION.

Pressure from Congress as well as from veterans organizations for immediate payment of adjusted compensation certificates to World War veterans has failed to shake Secretary Mellon in his oon- vction that such procedure would be disastrous and overturn the entire program of the Government for lquidating these claims He made this perfectly clear several weeks ago when measures were first introduced in the Senate and House to cash" the certificates
 One of these proposals came from Senator Vanderberg, and the other to Representative Fish New York, both Republicans MT. Mellon promptly wrote both men setting forth the Treasury De- partments objections to the plan. The Fish pro posa was to advance to holders of adjusted com pensaton claims one-fourth of the face of the certificate held. Senator Vandenberg proposed to pay them in full
 Writing to the New Yorker, MT Mellon pointed out that the difference was in amount and not in principle The payment now of an obligation that natures at the end of II years is altogether diff ferent from it's payment upon maturity MT Mel Ions figures showed it would cost the nation s1 = o4o0o0000 more to pay it in full now, or $41O- 100000 more to pay one-fourth of the face value Continuing he said
 It is a mistake to assume that the re-
 serve fund of approximately $75000O000 is
 available for distribution along the lines
 suggested. This amount constitutes the re-
 serve which has been set up to date for the
 ultimate retiremnt of all of the certificates
 Not more than 25 per cent of it, therefore
 IS immediately available for the purpose of
 discharging 25 per cent of the obligations
 The balance would therefore have to be
 provided either through increased taxes or
 by borrowing
 Assuming that all of the veterans avail
 themselves of the privilege afforded them
 and of course they would, in view of the
 fact that they would be receiving a sub
 stantial amount in of that originally
 contemplated the Government would pay
 out some $8500000O0
 It is difficult to see how the Secretary of Treasury could do other than oppose the scheme He has to be responsible to his chief-the Presi- dent--for the nations fiscal policy If disaster threatens it. it is his duty to proclaim that Fact That members of Congress may not be ready to accept his objection as determining is easily discernable Pressure brought to bear on them from organizations of veterans, as well from other sources which may reasonably hope for benefits
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-01-30

Membership in the Chamber of Commerce expired with the first December meeting. Many have re- newed their memberships for this year. If you are not among the number, mail your pledge to the Secretary and pay the fee as convenient. The Chamber needs all the members it can enroll, not so much for the funds for the influence that general participation in it's work lends.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-01-30

legs, back and neck, and a burn ing, irritated condition of my blad- der would lay me in bed two or three days at a time. My stomach seemed to just stay in an acid, bloated condition
 "Sargon soon got my legs so much better I can now walk with the best of them; and every other pain and trouble is gone, too. Sar- gon Pills act so naturally they're simply wonderful, and this whole treatment beats anything I've ever seen I'm writing my son in Mill waukee, who is 60, to take course of Sargon. It'll help anybody" = Jas. Siddons, 3324 36th St, Seattle. Sold by Butler-Mauro Drug Go.
 adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-01-30

to accrue from the release Of immense of money to the holders Of adjusted compensation certificates finds immediate reaction in it's favor. Ordinarily such suggestion would not be entertained for instant by many Senators and Representatives, but when billions being urged for relief of unemployment and destitution it IS not surprising that the proposal is receiving serious consideration
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-01-30
Writes His Son TOTake SargOn

I'm 84, but most folks take me for TO and Sargon deserves all the credit for my fine health. For the last four years rheumatism in my
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-13
CHILDREN HIDDEN
BY COWBOY AUTHOR
Glen Snap" Nelson Flees to Hills
With Stepsons He Promised
Wife to Keep.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CARMEL, Calf, July 13.-Glen
Snap" Nelson, cowboy author, was hid
ing in the Monterey Hills today with
two of his dead wife's children, defying
the law and a warrant charging child
stealing.
Nelson told friends he would not re-
turn until settlement of the children's
guardianship had been reached. A third
child, girl, remained at the home OF
neighbor while Nelson and his two foster
sons "camped out" He said his wife.s
last instructions were not to relinquisn
the children to their father. Or. W.
Scott Keyting Of Salt Lake City.
Nelson took to the hills once previous
ly. That was after he rode wnlte
stallion through Mayor Herbert Heron's
Halloween party. His most recent book,
the Last Rustler," was best seller.
Nelson fled with his stepsons to avoid
service of warrant sworn to at Salinas
Calf. by Miss Ellis Heating. whom Of
ficers said they believed to be a sister
of DR.. Keyting, charging him with "un-
lawfully and forcibly taking away three
minor children with intent to conceal
them from their father"
The children were with Nelson wnep
Mrs. Nelson died last week.
In the meantime DR.. keyting sent
word that he had taken steps immedi-
ately after the death of his former wife
to regain custody of the children. He
would give no other information.
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800 MILLION REICH
CREDIT REPORTED
London Hears Persistent Ru.
NOR of Loan by American
and British Banks.
BY the Associated Press.

by tne ASSOCldJeu fTeSS.
LONDON. July 10 Reports were
persistent in financial circles here to-
day that a credit of ECO 100000 (about
$500 ,000, 000) had been arranged for
Germany by a combination of banks,
including American and British. The
reports could not be confirmed.
Oficials at the foreign office said they
had no information to that effect. and
the repors had no encouraging effect
on the London markets. which closed
very weak.
British official circles observed eau
ton in commenting on the German
economic crisis.
The German government was keep
ing the diplomatic corps in Berlin
closely informed, it was pointed out.
Interest in the financial situation CEN
tered today at Basel.
Arthur Henderson, foreign secretary,
will go to Paris tomorrow and on to
Berlin Tuesday night. Prime Minister
Macdonald will fly from London to
Berlin Friday. joining the foreign sec
rotary for Anglo-German conversations
meeting at Chequers.
Farley Preparations Proceed.
Preparations are going ahead for the
experts conference on the Hoover rep
arations holiday, which begins in Lon
don next Friday.
Announcements from the United
States were regarded In press circles
as indicating the Washington Govern
ment is keenly interested in Germany s
plight and is keeping in touch with
financiers in Europe. 1t generally was
felt that the situation was too serious
to instill confidence on the basis of
present reports.
The unexpected collapse of the Darn
staedter Und National Bank in Berlin
threw a shadow over the stock ex-
change and foreign exchange markets.
While hopes were expressed that
various international financiers now in
Europe will arrange some method of
giving Germany the necessary credit or
support, the situation was very unset
tied and dealings were difficult,
especially in foreign exchanges.
All Sections Marked Down.
Values were marked down en- the
Stock Exchange in virtually all Sec
lions in anticipation of selling from
outsiders, but thus far no great offer
ings have appeared. German bonds
for 7 per cents and 60 to 81 for SIPS, as
against SO and 6812, respectively. on
Friday
British funds were marked down a
quarter to a half, home rails and IN
du3trials were easy and continental ia
vorites were weak. Transatlantic is
(Continued on Page 8. Column 81
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i. S. Readiness
to Lend Aid
Expressed
HOLDS EUROPE
MUST TAKE LEAD
Hoover, Back From
Rapidan Camp,
Studies Situation.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
Speedy financial relief for Ger
many was declared essential in a
report to the State Department
today from Ambassador Sackett
at Berlin.
Meanwhile, President Hoover
returned to the White House from
his Rapidan camp in Virginia and
gave close attention to the situa-
ton. He had no engagements for
the day and was able to devote
his entire time to the German
crisis.
Acting Secretary Mills of the
Treasury was an early caller at
the White House, remaining clos
eted with the President for a
lengthy conference.
The administration had an
nounced that while American
banks were ready to cooperate
to help Germany in her struggle
against large Withdrawals Of
short-term foreign credits, it was
up to Europe'S banking institu-
tionS to take the lead.
No Mention Of U. S. Aid.
Ambassador Sackett made nc men
ton of American assistance In his re-
port to the State Department But he
did say help must be forthcoming
quickly. His report was dispatched aft
err a conference with German officials
In statement last right following
a meeting of Federal Reserve Bank
officials in New York, Acting Secretary
Mills said the American Government
regarded the latest German problem as
fundamentally European and one to
be solved through the initiative and
concerted action Of those who are
closest to the situation
He added that over $500, 900 900 had
been made available for rehabilitation
of German industry and commerce BY
virtue of the Hoover debt moratorium
That" he said, lis the only oirec-
ton in which our Government has
either the opportunity or tie authority
80 intervene"
Acting Secretary Castle Of the State
Department later joined the President
and Mills in their conference.
Efforts by the German government to
"localize" the effects of the collapse of
the Darmstaedter Bank we're outlined
in a report to the State Department by
Rudolf Leitner, German charge daft
fairies
He delivered to Acting Secretary Cas-
tie a lengthy report from his govern
ment giving the details of the banks
collapse. Every effort was being made,
he said, to limit the banks involve
mentS.
Castle States u. S. Attitude.
The administration has taken the
view that any plan for preventing the
financial collapse of the German gov
eminent should originate with principal
European banks.
The attitude of the American Gov
eminent was made known last night
by Acting Secretary Castle upon his
return from spending the week end
Continued on Page 3, Column ~
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PANTAGES IS FREED
ON STATES REQUEST
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SAN DIEGO, Calf. July 13.-Alex-
ander Pantages, multi-millionaire show
man, and his three co-defendants in
the girl market case we're freed OF
conspiracy and morals charges today
by Superior Judge L. NJ Turrentine
on motion Of District Attorney Tom
Whelan.
Whelan informed the court when the
case was called for retrisl that he did
not believe jury would bring in a
verdict of guilty as result of the show
ing made at the first trial as to the
past life of Lydia Nitto, youthful COM
planning witness.
Pantages was accused of conspiring
with Jesse H. Shreve, prominent San
Diego business man, and Olive Clark
Day and William Jobelmann, alleged
operators of Hollywood girl mart,
to bring Miss Nitto here to a hotel
party for immoral purposes. The jurors
at the first trial disagreed, of the II
favoring acquittal
Whelan also moved for dismissal OF
charges against Shreve, Mrs. Day and
Jobelmann, accused in a separate COM
plant of bringing Helen Livingston
another girl, from Hollywood to the
party last october 30.
Judge Turrentine granted the dis
missal motions without comment.
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LAMONT TO PROBE
HALL CONTROVERSY
Secretary Orders Full State
ment on Charges of Fall
styling Statistics.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Secretary of Commerce Lamont today
called on the Bureau of Foreign and
Domestic Commerce for a full state
ment on the controversy which resulted
in the discharge of DR.. Raw o. Hall,
former economist of the department.
DR.. Hall, in letter to the Secretary
made public last night, charged the Di-
vision of Finance and Investment had
suppressed facts and falsified figures
used in computing the balance of in
ternational payments, a study issued
annually by the department, carrying
estimates of all items that make up
the country's foreign trade.
Full Statement Asked.
1t includes many items such as tour
ist expenditures and imports and eX-
ports that cannot be listed though
customs houses, and purports to show
within a reasonable percentage the
total trade of this country with the
rest Of the world.
The Secretary received the letter
at the Presidents Rapidan camp yes
terday. Assistant Secretary Klein was
with Lamont and the letter was turned
over to him with instructions to OBJ
tain a full statement. Klein asked
Director Feiker of the Bureau of For
eign and Domestic Commerce to OBJ
tain the statement.
The Secretary said any further
Continued on Page 2, Column A.
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BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS. July l3.-The newspaper La
Liberte said today that measures Of
protection" have been taken on the
frontier to meet any eventuality In case
of disorders in Germany.
The newspaper adds that the French
government has acted wisely in taking
preventive measures against the acts Of
a few zealots who might imperil the
peace of the world"
Marshals Petain and Lysutey. with
other high-ranking officers of the
French Army had luncheon today with
Premier Laval at the ministry of war.
and it was understood the conversation
had to do with the situation in Ger
many
No decision was taken. since num-
Der of foreign military attaches were
present. but Minister of War Maginot
later issued denial of newspaper re-
port that preparations had been made
to reinforce the frontier guard.
BRAND Receives Won Hoesch.
Foreign Minister Aristide BRAND re-
ceived Ambassador Won Hoesch and had
a long talk with him concerning the
critical financial situation in Germany.
Specifically it was reported. the Am
bassador informed M. BRAND that
Chancellor Bruening and Foreign Min
lister Curtius of Germany are not likely
to come to Paris for the proposed con-
ference with government officials here
while the financial situation in Ger
many is so critical.
The Havas Agency says that in dip
lomatic circles the visit by the German
statesmen is not expected in the i'm
mediate future.
Germany's latest appeal for assist
ance was made to Premier Laval by
the Ambassador last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-13
u. S. REPAYS S35 JERE CRANE
SPENT IN SCHOOL SMOKE FINE
Act of Congress Results in Reimbursement for Police
Court Penalty and Attorneys Fee.

The Federal Government has paid
Jere Cranes fine for violation of the
Districts smoke nuisance law. Crane
got his check today.
In March, 1890, DIR. William G.
Fowler, health officer for the District,
charged Crane with violation Of the
smoke ordinance In connection with
the emission Of too much smoke from
the chinneys of the Wilson Teachers
College Crane was named the Offend
er because his title at that time was
assistant superintendent In charge Of
buildings and grounds" He SUISSE
quently was fined $40 In Police Court.
Later Representative Simmons of
Nebraska, chairman of the House Sub
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-13
BANK RUN is EXTENDED.
Germany Issues Emergency Decree and
Closes Stock Exchange.

BERLIN, July IS P).-Directing all
its energies toward saving the nation
from financial ruin, the German gov
eminent today issued an emergency de-
cree taking over guarantees Of the $780,
100000 Darmstaedter und National
Bank, which has suspended payments
because of the drain on its resources by
constantly rising demands for foreisI
currencies. The run which closed
Darmstaedter extended in some degree
to other banks this morning, and to
help prevent the panic from spreading
the government closed the Stock EX-
change for today and tomorrow.
Jacob Goldschmidt, head of DARN
staedter and regarded as one of the
ablest bankers in Germany, asserted to-
day moratorium should have been de-
clared by all the German banks weeks
ago, and it ought to be declared imme-
diately.
He blamed his banks crash on the
press of the political opposition which
"crystallized vague fears into the one
specific fear that our bank was un-
sound"
Meantime. the cabinet, whose mem
bers are worn by the constant sessions
Of several days past, remained on the
job.
Luther Flies to Basel.
Dr. Hans Luther, whose efforts to
obtain French participation in a for
eign credit for the Reichsbank were
unsuccessful in that the government
declined to accept conditions imposed
by France, left by plane this morning
for Basel to attend a meeting of the
World Bank directors there.
Some savings banks which otherwise
were not affected by the Darmstaedter
crash became involved in the general
demand for hard cash as the day wore
on. One small savings bank at Teltow,
near Berlin. was obliged to limit pay
meilks to 100 marks ($25) per head be-
cause 1t could not get cash fast enough
from the Reichsbank. At Cologne the
I limit was 800 marks.
Despite these runs there were no Wis
CONTINUED on Page 8, Column D.
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MEMORIAL FLYERS
CRASH IN MEXICO
MaIoney and Yerrington Are
Reported Down Between
Brownsville and Tampico.

MEXICO CITY, July Is (P1. -
The pilot of a Mexican aviation
company plane, bound for Browns
vile, reported by wireless this after
noon that he had sighted a plane,
apparently the Capt. Emilio Car
rama, crashed on the beach between
Tampico and Brownsville. He said
he saw two flyers near the plane,
apparently unhurt.
BY the Associated Press.
BROWNSVILLE, Tex, July 13.-After
circling the Brownsville Airport at 9:35
am. &C. S. To today the airplane
Capt. Emilio Carranza, on a nonstop
flight between New York and Mexico
City, Strengthened out across the Rio
Grande and headed into Mexico. The
ship was piloted by Edward Maloney
and Seth Yerrington.
TIE flyers had been aloft II hours
and SO minutes when they left the
Un. Il States, sfter night in the air
trcv :sine the Southern States.
II appeared they were flying on
schedule and would reach Mexico City
in approximately % hours. the time
they set on taking of from Roosevelt
Fi2ld, N. Y, late yesterday.
The 2,300-mile flight was started on
the third anniversary of the death of
Capt. Emilio CarranZa, Mexican ace
who was killed in New Jersey while on
good will flight to the United States.
II was expected Maloney and YER
rington would follow the Gulf Coast
down to Tampico and turn inland there
for the Mexican Capital.
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WAGES MUST STAND,
COPELAND DECLARES
Senator Tells Longshoremen War
Debts Interfere With Interna-
tional Commerce.
Nv the Associated Press.

BY the Associated fresS'
NEW YORK. July 13.-In an address
hefore the International Longshore-
mems Association, United States Sena-
tor Royal S. Copeland declared today
II would be unwise for industry to cut
wages during the present business de-
preston.
In this crisis" said Senator Cope
land. there must be no cutting of
WAGES. I hope wisdom will prevail and
there will be no such reductions"
The Senator approved President Hoo
ver's plan for the debt moratorium, de-
claring war debts and separations in
terfe-e with international trade. He
stated organized labor must do its ut
most in all parts of the world Ito pre-
vent conditions of serf labor"
Senator Copeland criticized bankers
of this country for what he declared to
be a reluctance to support manufact-
urers during lean times.
The convention. at which all ports OF
the United States are represented by
delegates, will continue throughout the
week.
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BANK SUSPENDS, RUN ON OTHERS
MADE AS REICH FIGHTS RUIN;
SACKETT ASKS FOR SPEEDY AID
FRANCE REPORTED PROTECTING
BORDER IN CASE OF DISORDER
Denial Made by War Minister After
Marshals Petain and Lyautey Lunch
With Premier Laval

NJ Laval was hurriedly called back to
Paris from his country home and Herr
Won Hoesch in q lengthy interview
painted the gravity OF the situation in
the darkest colorS. 1t was understood
he received no satisfaction except for
a sympathetic hearing.
The premier Is believed to have told
him that France was unable to help
Germany, for the present at least. be-
cause Of financial as we'll AS political
reasons. He issued non-commital
communique saying only 1.-The gravity Of
the financial situation in Germany"
had been discussed.
NJ Laval is understood to have prom
Used to lay the matter again before
Finance Minister Pierre Flandin. who
also cut short his week end vacation,
and before other members of the cabi-
net scattered throughout the country
for fetes in connection with Bastille day
tomorrow
Holds Germany Responsible.
The press seemed aware of the danger
of Germany's financial straits, but was
inclined to hold her responsible for
her own difficulties.
Petit Parisien asked whether Ger
many believed France would throw
itself blindly into dangerous financial
adventure without obtaining sole po-
litical guarantees.
mo one thinks of forcing Germany
to 60 on her knees to get Frances
financial support. but it was natural
to feel a certain repugnance in going
to the rescue of a nation which for the
past year has lodged all practical CO.
operation and has pract<ced a foreign
policy distinctly hostile to France S
legitimate interests"
LIE Temps expressed the belief that
Berlin is in the grip of sort of col
lective folly and nervous excitement
which prevents taking into account the
realities of the moment"