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Evening star., 1932-10-13
CURTIS RECEIVES
BORAH GREETING
Telegram From Senator Ex-
presses Pleasure at Visit
to Idaho.
Nv ,he Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
SPOKANE, Wash, October 13.-From
the farthest West point reached during
his cross-country campaign tour. vice
President Charles Curtis moved east
ward out of Spokane today.
Rounding out day filled with TWO
receptions and five speeches, one OF
them nearly an hour long, the Re-
publican candidate for reelection met
leading Idaho Republicans at dinner
lust before his train left for Boise and
Salt Lake City last night. Mr.. Curtis
discussed agricultural relief in his main
speech. at Lewiston, Idaho.
Escorted by State highway patrolmen,
the Vice President drove through heaVy
rains from Lewiston almost to Spokane.
AT Moscow, Idaho, he stopped to plant
a spruce tree alongside those planted
by Presidents Roosevelt and Taft and
other notables on the University OF
Idaho campus.
At Spokane he made public a tele-
gram received from Senator William E.
Borah, who spoke at Malad, Idaho, last
night. 1t read:
Il deeply regret engagements preclude
my greeting you personally, but l am
happy you found it possible to visit our
State. I know you will have most
genuine welcome from all and be OF
great service to the cause which you are
espousing. Trust your health Is stand
ing the strain"
Evening star., 1932-10-13
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

IODA4.
Meeting, Washington section, In
stitute of Radio Engineers. Kennedy
Warren, pm. Dinner, $50 pm.
Meeting. speakers unit. Community
Chest, Willard Hotel, pm.
Lecture, Rev. P. A. Walz, o. P. "St.
Albert the Great and Our Times"
Mcmahon Hall, Catholic University,
BIS pm.
Meeting. Catholic Evidence Guild,
I'll N street, 8 pm.
Dinner, Reciprocity Club, Maylower
Hotel, 6 pm.
TOMORROW.
Luncheon, Harvard Law School
Alumni, Mayflower Hotel, 1890 pm.
Board meeting. National League of
American Pen Women, Willard Hotel,
10 am.
Luncheon, Washington Round Table,
University Club, 1890 pm.
Luncheon, Vanderbilt University
Alumni, University Club, 1890 pm.
Luncheon, University Of Missouri
Alumni, University Club, 1890 pm.
Luncheon. Brown Club, University
Club, 1880 pm.
Luncheon, Phi Delta Phi Fraternity
University Club, 1880 pm.
Musical program. Young Mems Jubilee
Chorus of Friendship Baptist Church.
Vermont Avenue Baptist Church,
$3.50 pm.
Evening star., 1932-10-13
BINGHAM IS CHIDED
ON DRY PLANK SHIFT
Pat Harrison Calls Presidents Ad-
dress on Budget to Senate
"Demagogy."
By the Associated Press.

b. the Associated Press.
NEW HAVEN, Conn, october 13.-
The man who led the fight for the mi
nority report on prohibition at the chi
cago Republican Convention, Senator
Hiram w Bingham of Connecticut. was
criticized for his present enthusiastic
support" of his party's platform last
night by Senator Pat Harrison of Mis-
sissippi
The Democratic Senator stressed pro-
hibition in his political address and
termed Senator Bingham IAN acrobat
when it comes to the liquor question"
Senator Harrison admonished those
of you who have championed modif1ca-
ton not to be deceived about the present
situation "* President Hoover in
the honeyed words of his acceptance
speech may dodge the issue by saying
that any change in the Constitution
the President can only make recon-
mendations
And today, the vice presidential can
didate, Mr.. Curtis. is kept in the West
making prohibition speeches, while Mr..
Hoover is teasing the East and fatter-
ing those who have stood for modifica-
tion and repeal with his ambiguous wet
statements. They are trying to catch
people coming and going"
Harrison charged that President Hoo
ver's address to the Senate near the
urged the balancing OF the budget was
"a cheap piece of demagogy."
In no bipartisan conference did we
ever get any impression from Mr.. Hoo
yer or Secretary Mellon that the coun-
try was in danger of going off the gold
standard. IN fact. time after time this
vas denied" Harrison said
Evening star., 1932-12-20
BURNS IS ACCSED
OF BETRAYING TRUST
Georgia Prison Commission De.
mands Fugitive's Return
to Chain Gang.
Pvthe Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ATLANTA, December 20.-The Geor-
gia Prison Commission in a telegram to
Gov. Moore of New jersey today said
Robert Elliott Burns had betrayed his
trust" as a chain gang trusty by escap-
ing and he was not cruelty treated
while a convict. The telegram asked
that he be returned here to complete
his term for robbery.
Murphy Holloway Atlanta lawyer,
said an affidavit Of Ben P. Gillespie
retired detective. one of two officers who
arrested Burns, Sidney George Flegg and
John Moore, had been sent to Gov
Moore in an effort to aid Burns IN MS
fight against extradition to Georgia.
The affidavit. Holloway said. Will
throw different light" on statements
of Flegg, or Flagg, in a copyrighted
interview in the Seattle Post-1ntelli-
gencer, that he and Burns were part
ners in two Atlanta hold-ups.
Gillespie in his affidavit said he and
a fellow officer arrested the three men
shortly after the hold-up Of S. Bern
STEMS store, in which $3.50 was taken,
and that Flegg readily assumed the
role of spokesman for the trio"
The retired officer said he did not
believe Burns knew the mission when
he accompanied the other two men to
the BurnStein store. Gillespie also said
Flegg told him Burns took the money
from the cash register at his (Flegg's)
command
Evening star., 1932-12-20
PERSIAN DEMANDS
SEEN IN OIL ROW
Government Expected to Ask
Fourth of Income and Strict Con.
troll Over British Company.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MOSCOW. December 20-The Tass
Russian News Agency correspondent
at Teheran, Persia. reported today that
the Bagdad newspaper Al Emol Arab
said that if the Persian government
grants new concession to the Anglo
Persian Oil Co. it intends to demand
25 per cent of income from wells
The newspaper was quoted as saying
the Government also would demand di-
rect control of the companyS opera
tions, payment by the company OF in
come taxes and share in its sea
transport revenues.
The correspondent reported that the
Teheran newspaper Shafaki-Sorkh in
dicated Persia may challenge the juris-
diction of the League of Nations in the
dispute by categorically denying re-
ports that the Persian government con-
sented to an examination of the con-
troversy by the League. Protesting
cancellation of the concession by Persia
several weeks ago, Great Britain re-
ferred the dispute to the League OF
Nations Council
The newspaper was said to have de-
clared the Persian government reported
to the League that England was at
tempting illeg2l interference in a
strictly Persian domestic and financial
matter
THE regime of capitulation has been
Cancelled long ago in Persia" the news
paper was quoted as saying.
Evening star., 1932-12-20
FUR[OUCH STUDIED
BY SENATE GROUP
Small Additional Pay Cut
Under Consideration of
Economy Committee.

Although it may be several more days
before the Senate Economy Committee
completes its work, there were indica-
tions today that the committee still is
seriously considering continuation for
another year Of the 8l3 per cent fur
Tough for Government employees, with
the possibility of a small additional
percentage cut.
The committee had no announcement
to make at the end Of another execu-
tive session today and is not expected
to make known its decision until its
recommendations are submitted With
no definite time fixed for the next meet
ing it may be a day or two before
definite conclusions are forthcoming.
May Restore Promotions.
1t is understood that if the commit
tee finally determines to add some slight
percentage reduction to the ga per
cent furlough cut, it would be coupled
with restoration of the power to make
salary promotions within grades of the
classification law The economy act
as it now stands prohibits these eff
cheney promotions within grades. al
though it does not prevent the reallo-
cation of position to a higher grade.
Whether this proposal will be recon-
mended will not be known definitely
until the committee is ready to report.
Meanwhile, the regular Treasury Post
Office Subcommittee. headed by Senator
Oddie Of Nevada, will meet this after
noon to work on the detailed money
allowances for the various activities.
The general policies on economy. in
cluding salaries, are expected to be de-
termined in connection with this
Treasury-Post Office bill. 1t appeared
probable today that the regular Treas
ury-Post Office Subcommittee and the
special economy group would report
simultaneously to the entire Senate Ap-
propriations Committee within the next
few days.
Committee Has Last Word.
That committee will have the last
word as to what should be recon-
mended to the Senate.
Besides the salary question, the
Economy Committee has been consider
ing requests for modification in num-
ber of other features of the economy
law, but nothing definite is known yet
as to what other changes may be rec
commended.
Evening star., 1932-12-20
u. s. OFFICES GIVEN
HOLIDAY SATURDAY
Hoover Orders Full Day OF
Before Both Christmas
and New Year.

Employees Of the Federal and District
Governments il Washington will have a
full days holiday on the day before
Christmas and the day before New Year
day.
This was made possible by an execu-
tive order issued today by President
Hoover closing on the two days all
executive departments and independent
establishments, including the Govern
ment Printing Office and the Navy
Yard and stations.
The granting of the Christmas eve
holiday is primarily to afford employees
time to do their eleventh hour" shop
ping, and to give more time to those
who plan to leave Washington for their
homes in the States to spend the holi-
The Presidents order follows:
1T is hereby ordered that the sew
eral executive departments and lnde-
pendent Government establishments IN
the District of Columbia, including the
Government Printing once ana the
Navy Yard and stations. be closed on
Saturday, December "a, 1882, and Sat-
urday, December 81. 1882, and all clerks
and other employees in the Federal serv-
ice in the District of Columbia. except
those who may for special public rea-.
sons be excepted from the provisions OF
this order. or those whose absence from
duty would be inconsistent with the
provisions of existing law, are hereby
excused from duty on those days
Although the Presidents order does
not specify the District Government, 1t
has been the custom for the Comlnls-
sioners to apply orders of this nature
to the employees Of the local govern
ment.
Evening star., 1932-12-20
HOOVER TO DRIVE
FOR CHAC0 PEACE
Special Message Will Ask
Authority of Congress for
Arms Embargo.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
President Hoover has prepared a
special message to Congress asking
authority to declare an arms embargo
as a means of ending hostilities between
Bolivia and Paraguay in the Chaco:
The message which Is ready fo-
transmission makes no special reference
to those countries, 1t was understood,
but rather seeks congressional approval
for a future prohibition against arms
shipments to any country regarded as
a possible or actual threat to interna-
tional peace.
The United States is a member of
the Neutral Commission which has been
endeavoring to effect settlement OF
the Chaco dispute. While these peace
efforts have been going forward both
countries have been able to purchase
war supplies in the United States and
Europe. The bulk. however, 1t is said,
comes from Europe.
The Neutral Commissions most re-
cent proposals to Bolivia and Paraguay
have requested immediate cessation Of
hostilities. Cemobilization of troops and
observance of neutral zone in the
Chaco pending submission of the fun
damental boundary question to arbi-
tration.
While President Hoover was consid-
ering the language of his message to
Congress the neutral commission met
with Assistant Secretary Francis White
al the State Department to discuss
Paraguay's intention to withdraw its
delegate from the peace negotiations.
The message was on the Presidents
desk, but it could not be learned at the
White House when he planned to send
it to Congress-
President Hoover's intention has been
described here as a move to strengthen
the position of the administration in its
cooperation with Mexico, Cuba, Colom-
bia and Uruguay to terminate hostili-
ties between Bolivia and Paraguay and
bring them to an agreement to arbi-
trate their conflicting territorial claims.
Evening star., 1932-12-20
GERMANY DEMANDS.
QUICK ARMS ACTION.
Warns Against "DiIatory
Tactics" at Conference
to Delay Equality.

BY the Associated Press.
COLOGNE. Germany, December 40
The Cologne Gazette, in an editorial
inspired by the Wilhelmstrasse. today
took sharp issue with the French in
depreciation of the Geneva five-power
agreement regarding arms equality.
Germany will not stand idly by If
when the arms conference reconvenes
dilatory tactics are to be employed to
delay or hinder the realization of her
equality" the editorial said.
The time for preparatory meetings
is over. The arms conference must
quickly conclude a convention. other
wise its failure must be acknowledged
Such failure would create an entirely
new situation.
Germany will not sign any conven-
tion in which special provisions are
laid down for Germany. for that would
be very contrary to equality. Others
will do we'll not to deceive themselves
regarding the determination Of Ger
many'S will in this question"
Evening star., 1932-12-20
BOLIVIA REJECTS PLAN.
Cites Paragusyan Attitude in Note to
Washington.

LA PAZ. Bolivia, December 20 (Py.-
The foreign minister, answering the
Neutral Commissions latest note frcm
Washington, cabled the commission that
in view Of Faraguay's refusal to accept
the newly proposed terms of peace,
there is no need to take up the pro-
possl on any of its points"
The note sent to Washington last
night says:
L consider that in previous replies
to your communications my govern
ment has accepted in principle all the
main features of the proposal.
Should the occasion have arisen to
treat it more concertedly, my govern
ment would have presented some OBJ
servationS and remarks of differing ma
ture regarding some of its articles
But in view of the absolute rejection
by Paraguay, this government does not
believe it useful to touch upon any of
its points.
"(Signcd) Tamayo, foreign minister
of Bolivia"
Evening star., 1932-12-20
MANCHURiAN ISSUE
SETTLEMENT FAILS
League Committee Adjourns, I'm
able to Reach Agreement in
Sino-Japanese Dispute.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
GENEVA, December 20.-The League
of Nations Assembly's Committee OF 10,
finding itself unable to agree upon any
proposals for settlement of the Sino-
Japanese controversy in Manchuria, ad-
journed today until January 16.
Meanwhile Sir Eric Drummond, sec
retary-General of the League, assisted
by subcommittee of five members:
will continue negotiations in search OF
q basis for conCiliation.
Negotiators appeared somewhat more
hopeful today, expressing the view some
evidence of conflicting positions taken
by Chinese and japanese representa-
tives might eventually be modified so
as to permit the beginning of pro-
cedure for friendly adjustment
Questions of invitations to the United
States and Soviet Russia to participate
in a conciliation body and of non-recog-
rition of the Manchukuo government in
Manchuria remained in allegiance.
Evening star., 1932-12-20
Vote on Rainey Bill for 80
Per Cent Brew Is Ex-
pected Tomorrow.
COMMITTEE WON'T ACT
ON SALES LEVY NOW
Movement to Have Senate Add
Manufacturers Tax Is Under
Discussion.
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press
How far taxes derived from beer will
go toward balancing the budget pro-
vided the core of swirling debate in
the House of Representatives this after
noon, with the merits and dement's Of
a 80 per cent brew at issue as well.
Democratic proponents of the Collier
bill hailed it as a revenue producer and
looked to overwhelming the opposition
on a vote by late tomorrow.
Representative Rainey, the majority
leader, insisted that 80 per cent alco-
holic content by weight, or per cent
by volume. was a non-intoxicating beer.
To the applause of some in the
thronged galleries, Representative
Crowther Republican, of New York
declared it was Unconstitutional to put
beer bill into the lNW so long as the
eighteenth amendment is in the Con-
stitution.''
Sees s15,000,000 Revenue.
He estimated only s75,OO0,O00 a year
would be obtained from the proposed SIS
a barrel tax, many millions less than
friencs of the legislation claim. and
asserted that If a balanced budget de-
pends on income from the beer bill,
ance long time"
Representative Smell, the Republican
leader, also made inquiries of Rainey
as to Democratic plans looking to bal
ancing the budget. He was tcli by the
white-haired Democrat from Illinois
that we are going to do all We can
to balance the budget but We don't
control the administration or the
Senate"
Regardless Of the strenuous opposition
to legalizing 81 per cent brew to be
taxed SIS a barrel. Chairman Collier
clung to his perdiction that a majority
would favor his bill. A final vote Is
expected tomorrow.
Il believe it will pass" Collier said
as he entered the chamber
He and Representative Rainey led
the pre-beer ranks, while Representa-
tive Hawley OF oregon, ranking Repub-
hcan on the Ways and Means Com
mittee headed the opponents.
Won't Act on Sales Tax.
Before the debate opened Collier told
AN "SPoRN WOuiQ liOL Idll lIl6
House Ways and Means Committee to-
gether to consider levying a general
sales tax at this session of Congress.
While the Democrats are relying on
beer to balance the budget. the admin
istration favors sales tax, President
Hoover having recommended a pa per
cent rate in his message to Congress at
the opening of the session This was
upheld. too, in testimony to the Ways
and Means Committee last week by
Secretary Mills, whose estimates of
revenue that might be derived from
beer were far below what proponents
Of the Collier bill up today have
claimed for it.
We will not even consider the sales
tax. unless the committee by a ma
jority vote. directs me to bring it up"
Collier said He has taken the position
that the sales levy should be left for
the States.
If We have an upturn in business,
Continued on Page 5, Column A.
Evening star., 1932-12-20
MRS. WINGO AT BEDSIDE
OF SON HURT IN CRASH
House Member Will Stay in Bridge
port Until Auto Victim
Passes Crisis.

BY the Associated Press.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn, December 20.
Representative Efiegene Wingo Of
Arkansas put aside indefinitely her
official duties at Washington today to
remain close to her son, Otis T. Virgo,
jr., who was injured seriously in an
automobile accident.
officials at Bridgeport Hospital re-
ported Wingo still in danger. His
mother said she would stay in Bridge
port while his condition remained dan
gerous.
Wingo, a Princeton student. was in
jured Sunday when his automobile
skidded on the snow-covered Boston
Post road and crashed into trolley car.
Miss Barbara HollSworth. 20, Of Brook
line, Mass, his companion, was also In
jured, but her condition was reported
good.
Evening star., 1932-12-20
POLICE VIGILANCE IN GERMANY
IS RELAXED By NEW DEGREE
Emergency Courts Abolished and Press Restrictions
Eased by Government.

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN, December 20.-Chancellor
Kurt Won Schleicher today made public
a political decree abolishing emergency
courts, easing press restrictions and
tending generally to give the German
people an opportunity to show they can
behave without police vigilance.
Effective yesterday, when signed by
President Won Hindenburg, the decree
supplanted three previous political de-
crees which kept the menacing situation
during the Spring and Summer in con-
troll and supplanted the law for protec-
tion Of the republic, now expiring.
Evening star., 1932-12-20

A clause dealing with attempts on the
life Of the Reich's president was new
and made provision for heavy punish
ment Libel was to be prosecuted upon
the Presidents wish. Also neW was a
measure providing imprisonment for
abuse or defamation of the Reich states,
its flags and the German Army.
A statement accompanying the de-
cree made an appeal that political con-
troversies take "a form worthy Of a
civilized nation" It warned that appG-
cation of a drastic emergency decree, to
which the chancellor referred in pub
lie address recently as ready in the
pigeonhole," would be invoked II
needed.
Evening star., 1932-12-20
CANCELLATION FAILS.
Paraguay Declares Retirement from
Farley Is Final.

ASUNCION, Paraguay, December 20
lP)-An official source said today that
Paraguays retirement from the con-
ference of neutrals at Washington in
connection with the dispute with
Bolivia is complete and absolute.
Therefore. it was said, the efforts of
the neutrals to conciliate the dispute
are ended, for they cannot be con-
tinued without Paraguay's cooperation.
The latest terms called for with
drawal OF both the Bolivian and Para
guayan armies from the entire area of
the Gran Chaco in which fighting Is
now IN progress. Each side would get
area to police, with ''precaution
zone" between the two areas into which
these police could venture only after
informing the other side of the neces-
sity for doing so. The plan also pro-
posed reduction of both armies to peace
time size and submission of the whole
dispute to arbitration.
Evening star., 1932-12-20
ALIMONY HUSBAND
IS FOUND AFTER YEARS IN JAIL
Wife Must Show Cause Why Mate 'Must Be Prisoner
for Life"

out so I can get a JOB and obey the
court order. Must I be a prisoner for
life?"
Politano said he came to this country
in 1921 and had $4,000 in the bank
when he married. Trouble started. he
said, when the wife's family came to
live with them. The $4,000 soon was
eaten up and the wife got a separation
decree and the alimony order in 1929.
Since then Politano has been in jail,
unable to pay.
I've been in this jail longer than any
one else" he told Justice Riegelman.
II have even learned to read and write
English while here"
Evening star., 1932-12-20
SLAYING OF AMERICAN
AIRED IN FRENCH COURT
Partisan on Trial at Versailles for
Killing Victim and Throw
ing Body in Seine.

By the Associated Press.
VERSAILLES. France. December 20
Guy DAWN, rs, a Partisan, went on
trial today for the murder of Richard
Wall, an American. who was slain a
year ago.
Police announced shortly after Da-
ing Wall in the forest of st. Cucufa,
near Paris, and stealing Walls $500.
Alienists pronounced him sane.
Walls body was recovered from the
Seine a month after his death.
Evening star., 1932-12-20

The note succinctly epitomizes the
widespread heartfelt spirit Of Yuletide
benevolence manifested in response to
The Stars revelation Of definite in
stances of misery existing in the Capital
this Christmas season.
Similar Letters Received.
The feeling so poignantly expressed
in the note from the donor. who could
not sleep until q further gift was made,
is apparent in ether letters received by
Tho Star.
Consider the emotions of the grieving
mother who wrote: Enclosed find a
check which I wish given to Opportu-
nifty No. 16 in memory Of Jennet.' Hav-
ing lost my own young daughter, who
loved Christmas and all it means, I
Evening star., 1932-12-20
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, December 20.-Mrs.
Mary Politano must show cause why
her husband must be prisoner for
LIE" in a Brooklyn Jail just because he
is unable to pay $12 week alimony.
Supreme Court Justice Edward Riegel-
man listened to the story Of Umberto
Politano, the imprisoned husband, yes
terday and then issued the order.
Polftano told the court:
u have been In this jail for two and
q half years and each day my sentence
becomes longer. ] want chance to get
Evening star., 1932-12-20
Mckee Has Bronchial Attack.

NEW YORK, December 20 tP).-Act-
ing Mayor Joseph v. Mckee was in
structed to remain in bed for five days
or a week yesterday to recover from
what his physician described as bad
bronchial condition" due to overwork
and a cold.
Steps to cut $40,OOO,O0O from the city
budget are scheduled to be taken ct
City Hall tomorrow.
Evening star., 1932-12-20
BERLIN BACKS WARNING.

Spokesman Says Cologne Paper Summed
Up Situation.
BERLIN, December 20 LP.-A gov
ernment spokesman said today that an
editorial on armaments in the Cologne
Gazette summed up the German atti-
tu1e correctly.