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Evening star., 1932-02-16
CABINET
RESIGNS FOLLOWING
defeat IN SENATE
French Government Upset on
Confidence Question by
Margin of % Votes.
PLEA TO DELAY DEBATE
ON POLICIES IS REFUSED
Tardieu Will Return to Paris From
Geneva Parley-Other Arms
Delegates May Follow.
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS, February 16.-Defeated by IS
votes in the Senate, Premier Laval and
all the members Of his cabinet pre-
sented their designations to President
Doumer today,
The vote was on the premier's re-
quest to defer debate on the govern
ment's general policy until February
19 because of the importance of the
negotiations now going on in the DIS
armament Conference at Geneva.
BY a margin of 157 to 1874 the Senate
turned him down. and as he had made
the vote a question Of confidence he
proceeded Immediately to confer with
his political advisers and turned In his
resignation.
Todays was the first defeat M Laval
has suffered since he became premier
in January, last year. although this Is
his third government since then.
He resigned as a matter OF form at
the time of the presidential election last
May and again after the death OF M.
Maginot and the resignation OF M. Bril-
and last January.
Overthrow in Senate Unusual.
1t was the third time in the past
seven years and the fourth time In
French parliamentary history that
government has been overthrown by an
adverse vote in the Senate. Usually 1t
is the Chamber of Deputies which votes
a ministry out Of Office.
The Senate overthrew Andre Tardieu
in 1880 and Edouard Herriot in 1926.
Although the defeat was ostensibly
on the request for postponement OF de-
bate, actually dissatisfaction has been
growing among the opposition for some
time.
At bottom it arose from dissatisfac-
ton with the results of the premler's
trip to Washington, where he failed to
get an agreement with the United
States regarding reduction of the war
debts
The active opposition came to
head last week when the electoral re-
form bill was Jammed through the
Chamber of Deputies over the objec-
tions of the "lefts," who walked out of
the House in a body following their
leader, former Premier Edouard Her
riott
When the premier presented his res
ignation to the President this evening
it was accepted Immediately.
The President will begin consulta-
tions tomorrow morning leading to the
formation of new government. M
Lavars cabinet will function in the
interim.
As he left the Elysee Palace the pre-
mier announced that he had resigned
and expressed the hope that the situa-
ton will be solved quickly in the in
terests of the nation"
Four Prominently Mentioned.
1t was expected the President would
try to form a ministry with member
of the Senate as premier.
Louis Barthou, Albert Sarraut and
Joseph Paul -Boncour all are members
of the Senate and former Premier
Tardieu also is among those prominent
ly mentioned.
One of the most difficult posts to fill
will be that Of foreign minister, so long
held by Aristide BRAND.
Evening star., 1932-02-16
DEFEAT FORECAST
FOR RELIEF BILL
Democratic Leaders Expect
$3.50, 900, 900 Measure
to Be Rejected.
BY G. GOULD LINCOLN.

The La Toilette -Costigan $750, 600, 900
relief bill stood in the shadow of defeat
today as the Senate began what is ex-
pected to be its last day Of debate on
the measure.
Prediction was made by some OF The
Democratic leaders and also some Re
publicans in the Senate that the bill
would be beaten when the showdown
comes. One Democratic Senator, q
power in his party, made the forecast
that not more than Is or 16 Democrats
would vote for the passage Of the bill
Unless the supporters Of the measure
can have far greater support from
the Democrats than this would indicate
there seems no chance at Ill ,or the
passage Of the bill.
Watson Not So Sure.
Republican Leader Watson was more
inclined to admit that the relief bill
had a better chance in the Senate, al
though he, too, expressed the opinion
that the measure probably would be de-
ICotc0 I2C SdlQ llc CApcCucQ tLe vote 10
be extremely close He put the Re-
publican strength for the bill, however,
at not more than Is. In addition to
the group Of Republican Progressives.
so called, who have lined up back of
the bill, it Is understood that probably
Senators Steiwer Of Oregon, Thomas of
Idaho and Davis of Pennsylvania, will
vote for the bill.
If the Republican opponents OF the
bill have the support Of Is or l6 Demo-
Gratis. and lose only Is votes on the Re-
publican side, it is clear the bill cannot
pass. The Republican strength in the
Senate is 48, the Democrats a and
Farmer-Labor /. If the predictions of
the Democratic leaders are correct, and
less than score of Democrats vote for
the passage Of the bill, there seems no
chance whatever Of its passing.
Hoover Against Bill.
Defeat Of the La Toilette -Costigan
bill, which calls for a direct appropria-
ton from the Federal Treasury for the
relief of the unemployed and destitute
in this country. would be regarded as q
distinct victory for the administration
President Hoover and his advisers
have contended that relief Of the un-
CONTINUED on Pare 4. Column 81
Evening star., 1932-02-16
WET BLOC TO TAKE
FIGHT INTO HOUSE
Plan Follows Rejection o1
"Home Rule" Proposal
by Committee.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
A proposed constitutional amendment
for home rule" plan of dealing with
prohibition was voted down, IA to 9,
today by House committee
Its proponents Immediately gave no.
tice they would press for House roll
call.
This action was taken by the Judi
ciary Committee on resolution Spon-
sored by the House wet bloc. They
planned to demand a vote on the floor
through the new House rule permitting
such action on petition bearing las
signatures.
Meanwhile, Senate Judiciary Sub
committee was receiving testimony on
resolutions by Senator Bingham, Re-
publican. Connecticut, which would give
the people greater voice in the ratif1ca-
ton of constitutional amendments
Chairman Summers laid before his
House judiciary group basketful of
proposed dry law changes, numbering
more than 100.
The home-rule embody-
ing principles advanced by John j.
Raskob, chairman Of the Democratic
National Committees sponsored by
two men: Representative Linthicum of
Maryland, chairman of the Democratic
wet bloc, and Representative Beck of
Pennsylvania, chairman Of the Repub-
lican vets.
While the Judiciary Committee un-
dertook this prohibition study, the wet
bloc leaders were busy preparing an
amendment to the Volstead act to legal
ize beer 1t Is the second major pro-
posal on which they will demand a
vote this session
Evening star., 1932-02-16
PERIL FROM SHELLS
PROTESTED BY U. S
Admiral Taylor Files Another Com
plant With Japanese-No
Casualties Reported.

Admiral Taylor, commander in chief
of the Asiatic Fleet. has filed another
protest with Vice Admiral Namura as
a result of Japanese shells falling in
the United States Marine sector of the
International Settlement today.
No casualties were reported by Tay-
lor
He added in his radio message that
japanese Army troops were relieving
japanese sailors in the Chapel sector
and that the japanese were extending
their lines in the Woosung area.
The establishment of a second air
field on the east bank of the Whang-
poo River by japanese also was re-
ported.
Another message from the admiral
said the Chinese 18th Route Army SOL
diers have become national heroes bo-
cause of their determined stand against
the Japanese at Chapel.
tense situation due to communis-
tic agitation was reported at Wuhu
by the United States Parrot, which
has returned to Marking from Wuhu.
The Parrctt said, however, that Wuhu
Ii quiet at present.
Evening star., 1932-02-16
TRAINS CARRYING 81 REPORTED
SAVED FROM MOUNTAIN STORMS
Efforts to Reach Two Buried Under 20 Feet of Snow on
Continental Divide Had Been Abandoned.

Earlier in the day reports from Ala
mosa said efforts to move the trains
had been abandoned.
Engines and snow sweepers were to
be utilized to bring out the 16 passen-
gers and 81 trainmen, Marooned IN 20
foot snowbanks, which are reported to
have virtually buried the trains. There
was suficient food and fuel on the
trains to prevent cold and hunger.
An unceasing gale has blown snow
back onto the tracks as fast as three
rotary sweepers and seven plows have
been able to push 1t aside, railroad ohi-
Gals said. Avalanches of snow, up
---t'-- end carrying huge trees and
49, - ,.,-ve added further track bar
riers and endangered the workerA
Evening star., 1932-02-16
Measure to Go to Conference
to Settle Date for Con-
gress to Open.
RATIFICATION REQUIRED
BY STATES IN 7 YEARS
Change Will Start Legislative Ses.
slons Two Months After
Fall Elections.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
A resolution proposing to the States
a Constitutional amendment to abolish
the lame duck" session of Congress
was adopted today by the House.
The vote was 335 to 56.
1t was approved by two-thirds vote
as required for a proposed constitutional
amendment. Having already been ap-
proved by the Senate, 1t will be sent
to conference where minor differences
will be composed.
Ends 10-Year Controversy.
BY not fixing limit on the second
annual session, the Democratic House
terminated a 10-year-old controversy
between the two branches. The reso-
luton must be ratified by three-fourths
Of the States within seven years.
1t provides that new Congress shall
meet two months after the November
elections, instead Of 13 months later as
at present. Terms Of Representatives
would begin on January 4 and of the
President and Vice President on JAN
uary "a.
AS the measure was adopted by the
Senate. Congress would convene jan
uary 2 and the President and Vice
President would take Office on January
IS.
Evening star., 1932-02-16
MISS SLADE ORDERED
TO LEAVE BOMBAY
Police Tell Gandhi Disciple to
Abstain From All Unlawful
Activities.
BY the Associated Press.


BOMBAY, February 16-Madeline
Slade, former London society girl, who
Is now one of Mahatma Gandhi's chief
aides and almost the only one still at
liberty, was ordered by the government
today to leave Bombay within "a hours.
and to abstain from all unlawful ac-
tivities.
The order was signed by Sir Patrick
Kelly. commissioner Of police, and was
issued under the emergency powers
ordinance promulgated to put down
Gandhis civil disobedience campaign.
Miss Slade. the daughter Of British
admiral. was ordered not to return to
Bombay without official permission.
Come any time Thursday morning
and you will find me still here" she
was reported to have declared when
confronted with the governments order.
II don't propose to leave Bombay to
oblige the police commissioner and
shall carry on with my usual work
IF you are going to arrest me, please
don't disturb my sleep at midnight"
Evening star., 1932-02-16
MRS. F|SKE, STAGE
STAR 50 YEARS, DIES
Actress of "Sa|vation Nell"
Fame Expires at Age
of .66.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, February 16.-Mrs
Minnie Maddern Fiske. famous actress,
died yesterday at Hollis, Long Island
She was 66 years old
Her death was not announced until
today. She had been i'll for three
months. She made her last stage ap-
pearance on November at the Black
stone Theater. in Chicago, in the play
Against the Wind"
She was forced to cancel her engage
ment by her physician, who was
alarmed at her condition, which was
diagnosed as auto-intoxication.
In Hollis she stayed at the home of
her companion, Miss Mae Cox. For a
time she was reported responding to
treatment, but a week ago she devel-
oped heart weakness and yesterday at
noon a blood clot stopped the heart ac-
ton.
Harrison Grey Fiske. the actress
husband, said that before going to Cali
fornia last Spring Mrs. FiSke left writ
ten instructions with him signifying
that in the event of her death there was
to be no funeral ceremony Of any kind
and that none were to view her remains.
She wanted her body cremated.
Il shall carry out the instructions 10
the letter." Fiske said.
The body has already been brought
to a New York undertaking establish
ment. 1t will be taken to the Fiske
apartment on West Eleventh street,
probably Thursday, and then carried to
the crematory Disposition Of the ashes
has not been decided.
In Against the Wind" Mrs. Fiske
appeared for two weeks in Rochester,
N. Y, and then for two weeks in Cleve-
land There were several other dates
planned before opening the play at Chi
cago, but she was forced to cancel them
and rest.
During the second week Of the Chi
cago engagement her physician ordered
that she stop.
Neither her closest friends nor her
manager, George c. Tyler, knew that
she had gone to Hollis.
Mrs. Fiske's last appearance in this
city on the stage was in week OF
repertory, presenting plays which she
had helped to imrortalize. These
were given at the National Theater the
week of last October % and included
Ladies of the Jury" more recently
seen here in the films; Mrs Bump
stead Leigh and Becky Sharp" The
latter was one of the most widely
praised during her career She gave
but single performance of it in Wash
ington during her stay here.
Wins Universal Praise.
A review of the American stage
Continued on Page 2, Column D.
Evening star., 1932-02-16
BATTLE THREATENS
IN COSTA RICO REVOLT
Decisive Clash Between Rebels and
Loyalists Impends as Quesada
Leads Coup.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PANAMA CITY, February 16.-Dis-
patches from the Republic OF Costa
Rica, where a revolt broke out yester-
day as an aftermath of Sundays presi-
Dental election, said the situation was
very tense and decisive battle appaE-
emily was impending.
Loyalists and rebels fought the first
battle in the streets yesterday, these
dispatches said, and number OF per-
sons were wounded.
The trouble started when Manuel Cas-
ira Quesada, who ran behind Ricardo
Jiminez in the election, seized command
of the Bellavista military barracks, and
a group of $500 rebels gathered there,
the reports said. The rebels were also
reported to have taken over the Pacific
Railway and were using it to transport
volunteers, war materials and provi-
sionS to San Jose, the capital.
President Gonzalez Viquez remained
in the artillery barracks where he took
refuge after fleeing from the palace
with members of his cabinet. Fabic
Baudrit, minister Of finance, who was
seized by the rebels when the revolt
began, was reported still held by them
Evening star., 1932-02-16
Treasury Seeks, 1-Cent Gal.
lon Levy on Fuel and 7 Per-
Cent on Light and Power to
Increase Revenue Receipts.
1000, 900 ALSO SOUGHT
IN CORPORATE INCOMES
Raise Is Urged to Get More From
Capital Stock Sales-Decisiou
Not to Allow Retroactive Stand
Formally Affirmed by Commit.
tee Vote.

The Treasury Department today
submitted to the House WAYS and
Means Committee revised pro-
posals to raise taxes.
Secretary Mills proposed a l.
cent-a-gallon tax on gasoline to
yield $l65,000,000, modification of
income surtaxes to yield an ad-
ditional $50,0O0,0OO and a 7 per
cent tax on electricity, manufac-
tured and natural gas, to bring in
$s4,OOO,OO0.
Another increase recommended
was l per cent in the corporate
income taxes, bringing it to 13
per cent. This is expected to yield
an additional s17,O0O,oOO over the
original increase of one-half of l
pei cent first proposed in the ac-
miniStration's original program.
A 1-cent increase in the tax on cap,-
tai stock sales was proposed over the
original recommendation. which would
bring 1t to total Of cents, with an
estimated additional yield Of sl1 900 900.
Decision Affirmed.
The House Ways and Means Com
mlttee, already agreed not to make the
taxes retroactive on 1881 incomes af-
nrmed the decision by a formal vote.
Acting Chairman Crisp said that the
TREASURY 6QllreS ha l,;-
the increases retroactive and estimated
that as result the prospective yield OF
the requested administration program
would fall short about SLOT ,000, 900.
Mills informed the committee that
the Treasury maintained its original
opinion that limited group of Sc
lected excise taxes is a preferable
method Of raising the required revenue"
instead Of manufactures sales tax.
Its administration and the basic eco
nomic considerations was given as the
reason for the Treasury stand.
The tax, he said. might yield $780,
600 900 provided there were no substan-
tial exemptions.
List of Surtax Rates
The proposed new surtax rates fol-
low:
Incomes of $4,000 to $4,000, / per
cent; $4,000 to $4,000, 2 per cent:
$4,000 70 $4,000. per cent; $4,000
to 100000. to 38 per cent: siOO 600
to 100000, 80 per cent: 100000 to
100000, 40 per cent; $500, 900 to $780,
900, Al per cent; s5o0,o0o and over, a
per cent
The Treasury originally recommended
a maximum of 40 per cent, with the
surtax beginning on incomes Of $4,000
or over.
Evening star., 1932-02-16
Council Instructs Committee
to Draw Up Plea Asking
Japan to End HoSti|ities in
the Far East.
SHANGHAI AGAIN J0LTED
BY HEAVY CANNONADING
Feverish Activity Indicates Long
Expected Battle Is Near-Planes
Held in Readiness at New Flying
Field-Heavy Losses Inflicted
on Chinese Cavalrymen.

(Copyrght. 1882. by the Associated PressD
GENEVA, February 16-A drafting
committee of the League of Nations
Council was instructed today to frame
an urgent appeal to Japan, asking her
to cease hostilities in the Far East and
telling her that the League will refuse
to recognize any territorial changes
which have occurred as result Of
Japanese occupation"
The committee got its instructions
from the u neutral members of the
Council today, and met to compose the
appeal for submission to Council
meeting scheduled for pm.
The Council decided that the COM
munication should also ask Japan to
try TO reach an understanding with
China. AS for the territorial changes"
the Council told the committee to draft
the appeal on the basis of Article x
of the League covenant, which guaran-
tees territorial integrity of League men,
bers.
Simon Makes Appeal.
The appeal was decided upon as the
result of a communication from Sir
JOIn W lIlC Cl4CNS 1AAhe NAAOA 20
of four powers toward peace had come
to naught and that as a result 1t was
felt desirable to address a pressing
appeal to Japan. -
The council men did not deal with
China's request for a meeting OF the
entire Assembly of the League. pub
lie council meeting will be held for this
purpose Thursday.
II was learned that the japanese
delegates to the World Disarmament
Conference here had received lnstruc-
tions not to object to the holding OF
meeting of the Assembly, but to let
events take their course"
Confers With Macdonald.
The communication from Sir John
Simon on efforts of the four powers ap-
parently referred to the activities OF
Great Britain, the United States, France
and Italy Only yesterday Sir John
told the House of Commons that he
hoped for a better turn of events in the
Far East soon. and shortly afterward
went into conference with Prime Min
lister Ramsay Macdonald and other
cabinet members on foreign affairs"
The urgency of the conference was in
oicated by the fact that it broke into a
prescribed three weeks rest period for
the prime minister, who only recently
had undergone an operation.
BIG GUNS POUND CHAPEL.
Evening star., 1932-02-16
TARDIEU TO LEAVE GENEVA.
Other Members of Arms Delegation
Nav Go Rack to Paris Also.

May Go Back to Paris Also.
GENEVA, Switzerland. February l6
R).-News Of the defeat of the French
government burst upon the DiSarma-
ment Conference today with startling
effect.
Andre Tardieu. French minister OF
war and head of the French conference
delegation. prepared to leave for Paris
Immediately, and it was thought that
other members of the delegation would
follow him.
In the French delegation are Charles
Dumesnil, minister for air, and Paul
Reynaud, minister of colonies.
M. Tardieu's departure comes on the
eve of Germany's submission OF her
concrete plan for disarmament, Sched-
uled for tomorrow. These proposals will
attack the French plan, submitted on
the day the conference opened, and will
demand that the former World War al
lies disarm to the point forced upon
Germany by the treaty Of Versailles.
1t had been expected that M. Tardieu
would reply himself to these proposals.
Joseph Paul-Boncour will remain
here as chief of the French delegation,
and the fall of the government will not
interrupt the conference at least for
the present.
General sessions will continue until
all the countries which want to regis
ter their views shall have had an op-
portunity ITO do so. 1t was thought
likely that M. Paul-Boncour would
make the French reply to Germany's
disarmament proposals.
Evening star., 1932-02-16
ARMY BLIMP DAMAGED LANDING
PLACE WREATH AT MONUMENT
Temporary Repairs Are Made to Broken Rudder of Ship
Crew Pays Tribute to Washington.

The damage was not sufficient to in
terfere with the landing, and temporary
repairs were made.
The landing was regarded as one Of
the most difficult attempted by any
airship in the vicinity of the Capital,
In view of the broken slopes surrounding
the monument, which detected the air
currents in various directions. Landings
with this type Of airship had been made
at the Lincoln Memorial, on the Capitol
Plaza and on the roof of the State,
War and Navy Building.
Ohicials said that it was doubtful at
first If the ship would be able to make
her way 10 Langley Field, but there was
a possibility that she would 60 to Boiling
Field, If it u found that repairs are
necessary. No one was hurt. apparently.
whsu ths hlimp bit tha tysa TO-
Evening star., 1932-02-16
SIX DIE IN SNOWSLIDE

ISTANBUL. February Is R.-Six
people were killed yesterday in snow
slide of Mount Zigana, near Trebizond,
reports reaching here today said, and
rescuers were digging in the huge snow
pile for other possible victims. The
slide swept away a hotel and one pri-
vate home.
A blizzard raging along the Black
Sea sank the Turkish Cargo Loutfie of
Eregli. but all the members Of the crew
were saved.