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Evening star., 1932-04-11
BRITAIN IS FIRM
ON IRISH CRISIS
Thomas Tells Commons Eng.
land Will Not Give Way
on Oath Question.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, April ii.-Great Britain
has no intention of receding from her
position that the oath of allegiance to
the British crown must remain a part
of the Irish Free State constitution.
j. H. Thomas. secretary for dominionS.
informed the House of Commons today.
The members cheered as ne threw
down the gauntlet to Eamon De Valera :
the Free State President. Who has as
serted his determination to abolish the
oath and to discontinue payment to
England of the Irish land annuities.
Integral Part of Treaty.
THE oath of allegiance" said Mr..
Thomas, lis an integral part of the
Irish treaty. The Free State is bound
by the most formal and explicit under
taxing to continue payment of the land
annuities"
His statement was a reiteration of
the British thesis first set forth two
weeks ago in answer to Mr.. De Valera's
formal notification of his intentions.
In that original declaration, also bv
Mr. Thomas, the secretary said the
British government made its standpoint
clear beyond the possibility of a
doubt"
Mr.. De Valeras original communica-
ton described the oath as IAN intoler-
able burden to the Irish people who
have declared in the most formal
manner that they desire its instant
removal" He said he regarded his VIC
U0Ty n, nc recent irish election as a
clear mandate from t.le -~ople to
abolish the oath and the payment o,
the annuities.
In another note to the British gov
ernment, received on April S, the Free
State President said his government
contemplated no "dishonorable act"
but removal of the oath was necessary
for the peace of Ireland. He informed
Great Britain that a bill for its aboli-
ton would be introduced in the Free
State Dali Immediately.
Will Honor Claims.
AS for the land annuities. this new
note said, the Free State is not aware
of any formal undertaking to pay them
but ANY lawful British claims will be
scrupulously honored"
The De Valera note of April 5 con-
cluded with the statement that the
Free State desired friendly relations
with Great Britain, but that these can
not be established ION pretense, but
on the solid foundation of mutual re-
spect and common interest"
Mr.. Thomas announced that in view
of ''the great importance" of the notes
exchanged. their text would be made
available to the Commons Immediately.
Meanwhile the House awaited tensely
for an explanation from the secretary
for dominions of what the next step
will be toward solution of the Anglo
irish statement on the oath and an
nuities.
Evening star., 1932-04-11
President Offers to
Become Sl-a-Year
Man to Save Funds
Willing tow awe Constitu-
tional Ban on Salary
Reduction.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
President Hoover has offered to be-
come a S1-a-year man.
Members of the House who attended
Saturdays protracted economy confer
ence at the White House reported yes
terday that Mr. Hoover stated he would
waive his constitutional right against
salary cut and accept whatever reduc-
ton was suggested.
Chairman McDuffie of the House
Economy Committee said he had point
ed out to the President the uncon5titu-
tionality of such action by Congress and
had suggested as an alternative that
whatever sum Mr.. Hoover thought best
be returned.
A President receives $4,000 a year
and this sum cannot be reduced while
he is in Office. Those at the conference
Saturday, however, said Mr.. Hoover
would interpose no objection to a cut of
S74.999
Those close to the White Hous
through several administrations report
that only by rigid economy can Pres
ident live within his salary of SIS 900
because of social and charity require
ments and expenses Of the executive es-
tablishment not provided for by special
congressional appropriations.
Evening star., 1932-04-11
SHIFTING OF FILIPINO
SCOUT CONTROL is HIT
Leaders in Manila Oppose U. S.
Economy Move as Threa tening
Greater Island Deficit.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MANILA, Philippine Islands, April
11.-Filipino leaders said yesterday that
a proposal by the United States Gov
ernment to shift the burden of the up
keep Of the PHILIPPINE Scouts to the in
sular government as an economy move
would mean a crushing impost just
when the Philippines are facing a
deficit.
Drastic salary cuts already have been
ordered by the Philippine government
as means of meeting the threatened
deficit
Gov. Roosevelt, who Friday signed an
order reducing the salaries of $500 gov
eminent employees and providing other
economies, was concerned but de-
clined to comment officially
1t is estimated that revenues will be
So. 100000 under the $35 100000 appro-
priated by the last Legislature. The
American Federal Government now
pays s5,000,000 for the upkeep of the
Scouts.
There are 1000 Scouts and their buy
ing power is a considerable factor in
Philippine business. The Scouts are
Filipinos oficered by Americans.
Evening star., 1932-04-11
MORE TROOPS TO LEAVE.
Japanese Occupy Manchurian Town
After Fierce Battle.

TOXIC, April IL (P).-The war office
ordered the return of several thousand
additional troops from Shanghai today.
The announcement said all the re-
servists who were called for active duty
and sent to Shanghai with the 14th
Division late in February were ordered
demobilized. This will place the di-
vision on peace footing of about
II 900 men.
The 14th and 9th Divisions make up
the bulk of the Japanese troops now
at Shanghai
The japanese military expedition st
Chientao, Manchuria. occupied the W.
lage of Ehrtaokou, west of Paitsaokou,
after a fierce battle with the Chinese
rebels, in which japanese and
so Chinese we're killed, dispatches to
the Rengo News Agency said
The Chinese burned two-thirds Of
the 400 houses in the town before the
japanese arrived the dispatches said.
Dispatches from Harbin, Mauchuria.
said the rebels reoccupied Hailin and
neighboring towns after the withdrawal
of the Japanese and charged that the
rebels killed several Japanese and
Chinese residents on their return.
Evening star., 1932-04-11
DE VALERA REAFFIRMs VIEW.
Vigorously Declares Against Oath and
Payment of Annuities.

State, April IL (P,.-President Eamon
de Valera of the Irish Free State vigor-
ously restated yesterday his position
that his country would stand firmly
for abolition of the oath to the King
and against payment of land annuities
Those who heard the fiery Repub-
lican in vigorous speech her in
terpreted his assertions as disposing
of all rumors that the latest Irish
note to Great Britain had showed a
weakening of the Irish attitude.
Ireland is not a British colony: it
is one of the oldest nations in the
world. with all the rights of nation
hood" the new President declared.
Urges Courage for British.
"At this moment British statesmen
have a great opportunity. All they
need is courage to be just and abandon
an insane ambition to dominate the
Irish people.
That ambition has been the curse of
Great Britain and this country for
$50 years, and as far as we are con-
cerned. there is no going back"
De Valera said that not a penny of
the land annuities, which have been
collected from Irish farmers for repay
ment of loans they were given to buy
their land, would be paid until Great
Britain proved her right to them.
Il am convinced she can never
prove this" he concluded.
Evening star., 1932-04-11
| 900 U. S. JOBS HERE
IN PERIL AS SENATORS
o. K. COMMERCE BILL
Continued From First Page)


mitted its report, declaring that he had
no alternative. He ordered the closing
down of several export commodities
divisions here, in which "a Washington
clerks are employed. Three clerks will
be cut off from the division of customs
statistics here and nine will be released
from the list of foreign buyers division.
In the domestic commerce section of
the bureau here the personnel will be
reduced by discharging 10 clerks. ac-
cording to the director.
A total of 81 employees will be let out
in the New York office of the division of
customs statistics; 79 managers and
clerks in district Offices will be dis
charged and l35 employees in foreign
Offices will be stricken from the pay roll
Most of the foreign Offices employees are
said to be natives.
The district Offices ordered closed are
Buffalo, Charleston, Charlotte, Dallas,
Des Moines. El Paso. Galveston, In
dianapolis, Kansas City, Los Angeles
Louisville, Memphis, Milwaukee, Mobile,
Norfolk, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City and
Wilmington.
Foreign Offices Affected.
The foreign Offices selected to be
closed are: Barcelona, Bucharest, Lis
bon, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg,
HelSingfors, Milan, Riga, Copenhagen,
Berne, Oslo, Bombay, Hongkong, Mel
bourne, Mukden, Sac Paulo, Brazil;
Panama City and San Juan.
The Senate committee slashed the
bureaus appropriations as follows:
Evening star., 1932-04-11
SHANGHAI PROBLEM
SH|F TED TO LEAGUE.
China Loses Hope of Solving
Question of Withdrawal
of Troops.
Rv the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
SHANGHAI, April 11-China has
turned over to the League of Nations
the whole subject of withdrawal of
Japanese troops from the Shanghai
area. the Associated Press was informed
tonight by Quo Tai-Chi, chief of the
Chinese delegation attending the peace
parleys here.
This conference apparently is hope
less" he said, but maybe the League
can help. The japanese have refused
to set a time limit on their withdrawal
and if they persist in this view the
is doomed to fail"
Today's parley failed to materialize
when the Chinese asked a postpone
ment as a result of failure to receive
'resh instructions from the government
at Loyang.
MORE TROOpS tn VEAvr
Evening star., 1932-04-11

Oak leaf cluster-A bronze oak leaf
cluster for extraordinary heroism in
action in the region of Grand Pre-,
October 90, 1918, is awarded to Maj.
Reynolds to be worn with the Distin-
guished Service Cross awarded him.
While on a mission he was attacked by
six enemy aircraft. Although in Ger
man territory without protection and
in danger of being cut off in the rear,
he entered into combat with the hostile
machines He succeeded in shooting
down two of the enemy and dispensing
the others of the formation. Although
his machine was severely damaged he
completed his mission. Residence at
appointment, District of Columbia.
He is now a major in the Regular
Army Air Corps, and is on duty with
the Field Artillery School at Fort
Evening star., 1932-04-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE TO ENROLL-i932.
Notice to Ali Republican
Legal Residents of the

LIS COLUMBIA.
Al Republicans who are 81 years Of age.
DOM men and women. who are legal resi-
cents OF the District OF Columbia, and who
90 not vote or hold voting residence in any
State, are requested to promptly send their
70 the Republican State Committee in and
Ior me District of Columbia, Room 4O6 Of
me Ine oullolng OF National Capital Republican
SIub, SouthWeSt corner Sixteenth Street and
Scott Circle NV. Washington, D c., for
ne pufpose OF being in closer touch with
SL Ste Salo state Committee and with the
Cnalrmen Of the various voting DiStrirts
sno tor the purpose of establishing their
e'a'us as members OF the Republican Party
SAMUEL j. PRESCOTT
CHAIRMAN. Republican State
Committee in and for the
Dlslrlct of Columbia.
JOSHUA EVANS Jr
mh2I.28,sp4li "a ""'N COMMITTEE.
Evening star., 1932-04-11

OObODI1 4Oi . AOs
Maj. Reynolds pro-
ceeded over the
enemy lines with
out the benefit of
protection planes
on a mission of
great urgency. He
flew about II kilo-
meters over the
lines when he was
suddenly set upon
by IA e n e m y
planes. He fought
them off and sue
ceeded in downing
one of the enemy.
He continued his
flight wit h his
b a dly damaged
plane and COM
Melted his mission.
Evening star., 1932-04-11

Hoover and a congressional COM
mittee propose to take two hundred
million dollars from Government
expenditure" Well, I'll bet you the
Russians get the snow out Of the
clouds before Hoover and Congress
gets any Government employees out
of their swivel chairs, but both
things sound good in print.
Evening star., 1932-04-11

Statistics revealed that millions of
dollars in commerce were obtained by
American firms through cooperating
with the 18 district Offices ordered
closed. The following is the reported
gains and savings netted by firms and
the cost of upkeep of each office:
Evening star., 1932-04-11

h~AN cAAON a. OAAA
the clouds be-
fore the clouds
re a C h Moscow.
thereby relieving
the city of hav-
ing snow"
N W t h a t
oun ds silly,
don't it. We all
say, Those darn
Russians. t h e y
always got some
crazy ideas"
Then in the next
rOl1,p1p II covc
Evening star., 1932-04-11
Boy Emperor in Spain.

SEVILLE. Spain. April IL tP).-Bao
Dal, l8-yearold Emperor of AMMAN
French protectorate in Indo-China, ar
rived here yesterday with a large
entourage on his way to Paris.
Evening star., 1932-04-11
Districts Heroes
in the
World War
Compiled by Sergt. L. Z. Jaeckel.

A S recorded in the official cita-
" tion. John NJ Reynolds, major
~ lst Army Observation Group,
L 4 Air Service. American Expedi-
tionary Force, received the
Distinguished Service Cross for extraor-
mary heroism in action with the
enemy in the region oIVerdun. France,
Ortohar 1913
Evening star., 1932-04-11
Will Rogers
Says:

SANTA MONICA. Calif.-Didn't
you see a headline in this morn
ing's papers saying that Russia
is going to extract the snow from
Evening star., 1932-04-11
REPgELIcANs TAKE NOTICE.

BY order Of the Republican State Com-
nittee IN and for the District Of Columbia,
10, we Republican National Convention,
eNootlce is hereby given that on May s.
nrSt tmaln) floor of the building OF NationaI
SapltsI republican Club. southwest corner Of
niAteentn street and Scott Circle W. Wash
!neton, D g, the delegates elected in the
IsII IsIIious voting districts will meet and elect
Inc Aforesaid delegates, both district and
at large VIII meet in general convention
Hhlch is hereby called May II, 1892 al
Pm; at the place aforesaid and elect
Two oelegetes and two alternates to repre-
sent the District of Columbia in the next
nominate a National committeeman and a
Nauonal Committeewoman TO represent the
tlonal Committee
Evening star., 1932-04-11
Under Constant Attack.

Probably no bureau operating under
the Government" he continued, lis
Evening star., 1932-04-11

MR. Guy B CONWAY, ga
TAI ~ Capitol St Apt No
Evening star., 1932-04-11
Republican State Committee in and for
- the District OF Columbia

Secretary of Said Committee
FORD COUPE NO. 3s77939. TAGS S-7454,
1882. property OF J. S. Long l42 r street
northwest. will sell al auction at ADAM A.
WESCHLER AND SON. 623 street W
May 4. 1892 to storage charges
Evening star., 1932-04-11

FORD COUPE NO. 3078249 TAGS 7274
1881 property Anna c.. Thomas, 9l2ia 25th
WEscHLER & SON. 623 H Street nv MAY
4. 1872. to cover SfnraRe charens
Evening star., 1932-04-11

ATTENTION. BRICKLAYERS - SPECIAL
mee ting OF Pricklayers Union. No /. D. C..
called AErn l3. 1852. at o'clock pm BY
oroet VIM. H. PITTS. Jr, Recording Sec'y.
Evening star., 1932-04-11

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-17
Smart Acts
 at the Strand Seven Head Program of Vaudeville and
 Pictures

Another great seven act stage show is fin store for patrons of WarnerS Strand theater today and Sunday. The worlds finest vaude- vile is to be seen on this deluxe weekend programs, and this weeks is no exception. The fea- ture picture on the program this week is "He Learned About Wo- men," a comedy masterpiece from Paramount.
 It is light; 1t is fantastic. at mo- ments 1t is unadulterated slapstick. but 1t is one of the most genuinely hilarious films that has made it's appearance in a long time.
 To be sure, the film has an amusing story-basis, about q be- wildered young man who doesn't know what to do with fifty mil lion dollars. There's also good deal of absurdly funny dialogue. But 1t is certain that the film would never have been the perfect ly delightful comedy that 1t Is, if it were not for Stuart Erwin's George and Alison Skipworth's Madame
 Polidor. to say nothing of Grant
 Mitchelps Appleby and the charm ing heroine of Susan Fleming. Alison Skipworth definitely es- tablishes herself as one of the screen's foremost comediennes in this new comedy hit. Pictures com ing to the Strand during the new week include "Cabin in the Cot ton," "Taithless," "No More Or chids' and strange Adventure
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-17
Two Features
 at the Cameo

An unusual motion picture of jungle savage beasts in action is due for It's firts showing at the Cameo to-mororw. It is Bring Elm Back Alive" visualizing the adverl- lures of Frank Buck in fetching the largest and most ferocious wild beasts from the jungle to the zooa of the world.
 The picture shows among other events, stalking, preying, froth- Ing female tiger cutting q tiny baby elephant off from it's mother. The baby pachyderm Is no higher from the ground than medium sized police dog. Still whimpering for it's mothers milk 1t senses danger. It's miniature trunk trumpets m sos for mama. The tiger relent- less, tireless, intent on the kill. lopes along. The wee elephant runs this way and that. It turns !. it scampers to the brush wild with terror while the tiger enemy trails 1t with drooling tongue and barred fangs.
 Second feature-"The Painted Lady" featuring Spencer Tracy and Peggy shannon. The picture if based on the story of a South Sea Island. Tonight is country store night and 30 baskets of eatables will be given away free and as a grand prize 100 pounds of flour
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-17
Barrymore in
 Garden Film
"A Bill of DivOrcenient" Also Brings Hepburn
 Here

True of many motion pictures
 of novels and stage plays as we'll
 the title of "A Bill of Divorce
 ment," current screen feature at the New Garden theater Sunday
 and Monday, does not httingiy
 describe the nature of the story.
 For "A Bill of Divorcement" is not a divorce problem play neither
 does 1t touch upon the tragic re- suits of sudden marital discord. nor does 1t in any way attempt to draw a moral from domestic infclicity of unfaithfulness. Rath- CT, the picture ascends to heights of sheer sacrifcial drama the drama of woman's courage. mans dependency, and a young girIs tragic dfsillusionment. Divorce as such a incidental to the theme. Tho film star John Barrymore in
 what has been described as ms greatest role a characterization
 new to his vast audience or ad- mirers and followers. Playing in
 feaured support are kathnrine Hepburn, the Hartford miracle
 girl. q giamorous newcomer to the screen for whom stardom Is pre-
 dicted, and Billie Burke. one of the greatest actresses of the Amer ican stage. The picture was di- rected by George Cukor.
 The companion feature Is "Thc Big stampede" with John Wayne, Noah Beery and Mae Madison. The Hollywood Reporter says: They call it a Four Star Western and we tip the lid to their presump- tuous, but justihablc rating. To Tcnny Wright's first directorlal ef- fort we give an orchid--no, make 1t a bunch of orchids. he had his tongue in his cheek, but he gave the kids and grown-ups one swell
 hour of entertainment. Everything from cattle-rustling two-gun ban dts, a two listed, hard-riding hero, ct cetera, ad minimum. John Way. ne, Norah Berry and Luis Aiberni gave 1t everything. It was in itseii amusing to see the suaye, drawing room Albcrni as the Mexican cat fla rustler. He evidently enjoyed the change and gave an excellent performance. The story, written by Marion Jackson, with dialogue and adaptation by Kurt Kemplar, fla irrelevant but sufficient to create a fast tempo. Arizona ranches migrate to New Mexico and are met by Beery's well or- ganized cattle rustlers. The gover- nor of the state appoints Wayne
 deputy sheriff with orders to get inc rustlers out of the state. Then
 begins as good a western thriller as has been made this year. IL isn't Broadway, but it's darn good box office on any other street from Maine to Alaska. We bow
 gracefully to Ted McCord for his
 capable use of the camera, and to
 Leo Forbstein for a pleasing am
 unobstrusive musical background
 The Warner -Schlesinger combine
 ton Is doing nicely, thank you. | A nice assortment of supporting
 shorts complete splendid pro.
 gram. Women can secure Pyroioio
 dresser ware on Tuesday. Added
 attractions are Auction Circus on
 Thursday night and Country Store on Saturday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-17
Most Dangerous
 Gane"- Hamilton

When men have faced death and lived. When they have gone through any major crisis--victory
 To whom do they turn?
 A woman!
 And this situation never varies according to Merlan e. Cooper. who, with Ernest 3. Schoedsack. produced the RKO-Radio picture ",rhe Most Dangerous Game" now playing at Hamilton theater.
 "Men turn to women for many things" declares Cooper. Tt may be for understanding, for praise, for sympathy or for love-"
 The film which is based upon the prize short story by Richard Connell, tells of a man who ere ates a horror to stimulate his men, tai and physical desire for a wo- men.
 The co-feature is Strange Jus tice'' with Marian Marsh and Rcgi- nald Denny. Tonight 12 electric mantcl clocks will be given away
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-17
Lyric Books
 John Barrymore
at tIlc strand.

John Barrymore's inherent ability to project himself Into q dramatic character: to let that character completely transcend hts
 own individuality; to interpret 1t down to the last fine shade Of
 mood and thought and feeling
 that ability is possessed by no other actor on the stage or screen
 today"
 So says George Cukor, one of the foremost American authorities oi
 the theater, successful stage d. rector and the guiding power be- hind two of the seasons greatest screen successes: ''What Price Hoi-
 Iywood" which starred Constance Bennett and "A Bill of Divorce ment." the screen feature at tho Lyric theater Sunday and Monday Barrymore's $ presence with Billie Burke, Katharine Hepburn and others In "A Bill of Divorccment'' prompted Cukor's observation. Many noted critics agree with Cukor that this new picture gives the great Barrymore opportunity for the most magnificent perform. ance of his career; an opportunity of which he makes the most. Second featue. "Tim Mccoy ir
 "The End of the Trail" Tim Nc. Coy is starred in this film. and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-17

believable and amusing story. which featured Stuart Erwin and Leila Hyams, of the films, along with the kings and queens of radio. But with Bing Crosby as morc-Or- less himself, the Boswell Sisters as telephone operators in the radio station, George Burns as the presi- dent of the station and Oracle Allen as the reception clerk--well, the authors of the script haven't overlooked the possibilities of
 Tho CO-Fcaturc
 Loretta Young and George Brent, Hollywood's latest and most pop ular co-starring team, bring q new type of screen romance in They Call It Sin," the First National pie ture which opens tomorrow at the Alhambra theater.
 The story, based on the popular novel of the same name by Alberta Stedman Eagen and adapted for the screen by Lillie Hayward and Howard Green. gives these two young players an opportunity to display their abilities in a series of novel situations which culminate in one of the most dramatic cli- maxes seen upon the screen in a long time.