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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-17

The personnel administration should comprise various agencies relating to the personnel of the government as a service agency to all departments of the government. I recommend that the Civil Service Commission should be maintained as an advisory body to the person. nel administrator, and the approval of this body should be required in all regulatory questions. The Per- sonnel Administrator should be the chairman of the commission Other functions relating to the per- sonnel of the government should be transferred to the personnel ad- ministration as may be deemed wise from time to time.
 Reclamation Service
 With respect to certain agencies in the government, I recommend a separate legislative reorganization of policy. The first of these is the Reclamation Service. Reclamation should have broader import than that of bringing unproductive land under cultivation. We do not need further additions to our agricultur- al land at present. Additional agri- cultural production except such marginal expansion as present pro- jects warrant is inadvisa bic.
 The conservation of water by storage is required, not alone in the west, but in all parts of the coun- try.
 The effective development of wa ter conservation through storage is largely an interstate question in the aid of domestic and industrial wa ter supply, transportation, irriga- ton, and flood control. Where con- struction'- work for storage relates to these larger issues; 1t is properly the work of the federal govern ment. Where water power is de- veloped as a by-product, 1t should be disposed of in advance by con- tracts which will fairly reimburse the government for it's outlay. The reclamation service should be ex- tended to cover these broad pur. poses of storage and conservation of water rather than the narrow purpose of irrigation. Such import ant projects as the dam at Boulder Canyon. the dam at Cove Creek, the development of the Columbia. should ultimately be undertaken when there is need for such service and when contracts can be made for the sale of power to amortize the cost of construction to the government. The actual con- struction work under this plan should be carried out by the Pulp Works Administrator and the com
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-17

Born--New York City, Decem- Der 30. 1873. in a tenement, the son of Alfred Emmanuel Smith. a truck driver.
 Early Life Sold newspapers, served as altar boy in church, sang and danced, gained reputa- ton as cyclist, amateur actor, an Irish wit and son devoted to his mother. His formal education m parochial scnools was interrupt ed by the death of his father when Al was 13. He went to work as a checker in fish market.
 Political Experience Tam many Hall smiled on the young Irishman and he obtained q job as clerk in the office of commis- sioners of jurors; at 90 he en- tered state legislature; he served as democratic leader in the as- sembly, speaker of the assembly, sheriff of New York county pres- ident of the board of aldermen, governor for four terms, and, in 1928 was 6 candidate for presi- dent.
 Family Married Catherine A. Dunn of New York in 1900, to whom were born five children - Alfred E.. Emily, Catherine, Ar thur and Walter.
 Church - Catholic.
 Hobbies - Golf, swimming.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-17
By MILES W. VAUGHN Copyright, 1852, by United Press


 Tokio, Feb 7- CUP) - The United States government will hold Japan responsible for any Ameri- tan lives endangered by Japanese operations in Shanghai's interna- tional settlement, Ambassador Kat suji Debuchi notified the foreign office today from Washington.
 Responsibility will be fixed on Japan regardless Of whether the live2 are endangered by Japanese aunfir.. or by Chinese gunfire uraNn on the settlement in reta lia- . tion for Japanese concentrations in the area. he said.
 A formal government note fixing such responsi bllity as described by Anbaaaador Debuchi in Tokio re- ports would result, it is b:.ieVcd, in an almost i'm mediate shown duwi. on intentions of the United States government. For instance, any Chinese shell killing an Amer ican resident Of Shanghai would automatically fix responsibility for that death on the Japanese, It the reported Debuchi information is corr cct. The Chinese, obviously, wo,iid welcome Cnlted States ac-
  The result on J3pdnese- Anne, jean relations would bel limited only by the tempers of .hr two nations. ct should be noted that no official connr nation of tnc representation reported to Tokio ly Debuchl has been forthcoming so far from Washington.
 News of the firm American stand T ernmcnt had authorized an ulti- rnatuIn to the Chinese demanding withdrawal oi their troops at Shanghai. and creation of a neutral zone.
 The Japanese will advance un- less tho Chinese retire 20 kilom- eters from Shanghai they Sad.
 Dcbuchi reported that Secretary of State Stimson w'as preparing a note refusing to recognize the rights of the Japanese to use the settlement as ! base for opera tions
 Ambassador W. Cameron Forbes will deliver the new American pro- test. Debuchi said Stimson was drafting the note when he cabled the foreign office from Washing ton.
 Debuchi reported he had made "fruitless attempts" to, dissuade Stimson from sending the new representation. he pointed out that American and British troops had been landed in the settlement .'timson was adamant and very ex- cited, he said.
 Conferences between the Ameri-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-17
JOHN NANCE GARNER

JOHN NANCE GARNER Speaker, House of Representatives
 Born - Red River county, Tex as, Nov. 22, 1869, Son of John N. and Sarah G. Garner. He still writes a letter each week to his S0-year-old mother in Texas.
 Early Life - Moved to Ulvalde. Texas, in higher altitude, because of weak lungs; had only six months schooling, except for law studies: rode cattle range in daytime and studied law at night; admitted to editing a newspaper at the same time.
 Political Experiences Entered politics because business was slow and he wanted another job: be- came a judge, then state rep resentative, and became known for his efforts to divide Texas in to four states to give the south larger representation in the Sen ate; made first campaign for Congress- on horseback, and has been smart strategist in the House since first elected in 1903.
 Family - Married Ettie Rhein- CT November, 1895), who was and is his secretary. They have no children, no social ambitions and live plainly.
 Church Protestant.
 Hobbies Hunting, fishing singing Texas folk songs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-17
ALBERT c. RITCHIE Governor of Maryland

Born-Richmond, Va, August 29, 1876. His mother, 8 Cabell, was Virginia beauty from a distin- guished family. His father, 8 prominent jurist, represented an equally famed Maryland family.
 Early Life Born to a wealthy family, he was carefully reared, carefully educated. He was hand some, well-dressed and still is, He studied at Johns Hopkins, talk ing bachelor of arts degree in 1896. Later was graduated from law school of University of Mary land and in 1898 he began law practice.
 Political Experience Assistant city solicitor of Baltimore; peo- ple's counsel before the Maryland Public Service Commission; fight for lower gas rate made him pop ular state figure and he was elect ed attorney general; delegate to democratic national convention four times; governor of Maryland since 1920.
 Family Divorced, he lives in an ld-fashioned brick Colonial type house in Annapolis.
 Church and FratcrnaI Affiliations -Episcopalian, member of six clubs and three law associations.
 Hobbies Reading in his large library.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-17
FORMER HEAD OF LAWN TENNIS IS
 DEAD IN ORANGE
Louis B. Daley, President of N. Y., Real Estate Board and Former President of Lawn Ten- his Association

Orange, N. J., Feb 17.-(UP)- Louis B. Daley, ST, president of the New York real estate board and formerly president of the United States Lawn Tennis asso- citation, died in the Orange Me- morial hospital to-day of pneu- monia.
 Daley was an enemy of tradi- ton. As president of the United States Lawn Tennis association he crusaded for decentralization of the game and less power for indf- viduals.
 This led him into series of ver- bal tits with William T. Tilden, which were high spots of several decades of tennis history.
 Daley also planned a radical change in the U. s. l.. T. As rules to esta blish three year varsity plan" for American Davis cup play, limiting competition by stars of that period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-17
HARRY F. B RD Ex-Governor of Virginia

Born - Martinsburg, W. Va, June 10, 1887. Father was Richard Evelyn Byrd. distin- guished citizen and state leader. He is brother of Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, who flew over both poles and crossed Atlantic by plane.
 Early Life - Educated in public schools and Shenandoah Academy, Winchester, Va. Career started at 15 when he took over Winchester Star. a newspaper which had gone bankrupt under his father, and made 1t pay. He still owns 1t. Be- came interested in apple orchards, now ships 500 carloads yearly.
 Political Experience - Attracted attention as business man, as state fuel commissioner, as member of state senate, as highway advocate, as chairman of democratic state committee. Served as governor from 1926-30, when he was known as the "Mussolini of Virginia" be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-17
GENERAL BUTLER
 GIVES PRAISE TO THE CHINESE
Use of Trenches and Their Increased Fighting Abil- ity Is. Largely RespOn- sible for Stubborn Re- sistance
BY PAUL COMLY FRENCH Copyright, 1882. by United Press)

(COpyright, 1882. by United Press)
 Newton Square, Pa, February 17 (UP) - Chinese troops have learned the defensive value of trenches, Major General Smed- ley b, Butler declared as we dis cussed the military situation around Shanghai, before the former marine leader left on a lecture tour in Texas.
 "The World war first demon strated the defense value of trenches" Butler told me, contih- uing the conversation.
 While a study of military his tory throughout the ages will re- veal the use of trenches for cen- turies, 1t was not until the World war that they became such an i'm portant means of defense.
 ''That fact, together with the increased fighting abibity of the Chinese regulars and their height = ened morale, is largely responsi- ble for the stubborn resistance they have made at the WoosunS forts and in Chapel.
 Naturally trenches can be de- molished like other Qualifications with the proper artillery and the most effective thing, from the mil- itary standpoint, the Japs can do will be to take over heavier guns from home.
 "Even with the use of bigger guns, the Chinese can hold on TOT hell Of a long time"
 "ProDerIy constructed trenches can stand a lot of hammering py field artillery" he said. "as well as concentrated fire from naval vessels. Apparently the Chinese have learned that fact or they would have been driven out by the first barrage laid down by the Japanese fleet. -,
 "Despite the fact that I know the Terrain and the general de- fensiye and offensive characteris- tics of the ground around Shang- hai and out to the Woosung forts' if Is rather hard to arrive at Il very accurate picture of the posSi- bilities of the Chinese repelling the Japs without knowing the numper of men on both sides and their equipment. ,,.,,,,,,oa
 "Freauently well disciplined force. properly equipped, can de- feat many times It's huhoet oi poorly trained opponents. ,.
 Tt looks as though the 'aps have about everything needed TOT a modern military campaign. W nat the Chinese have or will be aple lo obtain, is question.
 And on that point will hihees the continued Chinese defense or Shanghai"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-17
Candidacy of
 Garner Announced
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(Continued from Page 1.) about it," Garner said pleasantly when the United Press asked him about the statement.
 "Is 1t okay with your" he was asked.
 q can't okay 1t because l never saw a word of it and 1 don't give a damn," Garner replied. That's about all can say old chap"
 He and Newton D. Baker of Ohio have been mentioned for weeks as the most available men in event Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt is not nominated. Baker recently indicated he would accept the nomination If offered 1t. Alfred E. Smith of New York has taken n similar position. Governor Al- bert c. Ritchie of Maryland is an avowed candidate.
 Garner has won great personal popularity in the house. Since he was elected speaker when the democrats took control last De- cember, he has ruled the house with an iron hand. His secret is that he does 1t with a smile.
 Time after time when the Hoov- CT emergency measures have come up, Garner has thrown the house parliamentary machinery into high gear and swept over potential op- position among his democratic fol- lowing. This week he put through the Steagall banking bill in one short afternoon.
 There is some smouldering re- sentiment at these methods, but Garner only wrinkles his face into more of smile and laughs it off.
 He became prominent in the house several years ago when he ripped the first big Mellon tax plan to shreds and wrote his own bill. When he became minority leader his idea of an afternoon fun was to make a speech criticis- ing "Unle Andy" as he called the recent secretary of treasury.
 As speaker he has insisted upon a conservative democratic policy. He opposes "soak the rich" tax policy. On economic questions he has become almost indistinguish- able from a good republican. He doesn't talk much about the tariff because his Texas district is a large goat regian and Garner is for tariff on mohair to protect his constituents.
 Garner voted against submitting the 18th amendment. He is op- posed to liberalization of social questions. He voted for the Vol stead act, the Jones law and other enforcement legislation. He prob- ably could satisfy both sides on prohibition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-17
CLOSEUPS OF LEADING DEMOCRATIC
 POSSIBILITIES IN 1882 RACE FOR WHITE HOUSE
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT

GOveruOr OI NeW 1Ork
 Born = Hyde Park, N. Y.. Jan. uary 3O,. 1882, the son of James and Sarah Delano Roosevelt. He was a distant cousin of President The odore Roosevelt. ... " Early Life As boy, devel- oped love of the sea and in his teens charted the New England coast in a small yacht. He grad uated from Harvard in three years. Widely travelled, he spoke several languages before he was 21. Admitted to the bar, he took up law practice. At 39--an ex- pert tennis player and yachtsman he was stricken with infantile paralysis and "died" from his hips down in 72 hours. Exercise in warm water has resulted in al- most complete recovery.
 Political Experience Member of New York state senate, war time assistant secretary of the U. s. navy, democratic nominee for vice president in 1920, and gov-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-17
"ALFALFA BILL" MURRAY
 Governor of Oklahoma

Born - Collinsviile. Texas. No- vember 21, 1869, son of an itinerant Protestant preacher who lived to administer at 91, the oath as governor of oklahoma to his son.
 Early Life - Mother died when he was two; ran away from home at 12, cooked own meals on stones and slept on ground for more than a year; picked cotton, chopped wood, worked in brick yard and on farm; worked way through College Hill Institute; became newspaper agent. school teacher, editor. lawyer. farmer, historian, South American colo ,nizer. rancher and ninth gover- nor of Oklahoma.
 Political Experience-Legal ad- wiser to governor of Chickasaw (Indian) station; chairman first dem mocratic state convention: help ed write Oklahoma constitution;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-17
Mcdonald Was
 Named in Dec
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tCOnlnueu rom rage l.) consideration by MT Tone in nam ing the local man. Furthermore, 1t was felt at Hartford, MT Mcdonald has always been a hard and con- sistent democratic worker. His host of friends here to-day characterized MT TOne's action as one of the most popular ones to come to local attention since the outset of the Cross administration.
 During the administration of ex- Mayor Francis P. Guilfoile, also, MT Mcdonald saw public service. He worked both in the health and Wa ter departments. It Is believed that his years of work in the navy ord- nance department and for the city fit him well for his new undertak- ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-17
Mistrusted Banks and Was Tortured
 and Lost Savings

Chicago, Feb I7--UP)-Anton Landis, railroad empIoye, who mistrusted banks, was tortured to- day and robbed of $680 in cash, Liberty bonds and stock, by five men. He kept the valuables in a small safe which the invaders car ried off from his apartment.
 The quintet were waiting in the apartment when Landis returned from his work. They threatened Landis with guns and burned the soles of his feet with matches in an unsuccessful effort to force him to- disclose the safes com bination.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-17
DAUGHTER IS BACK

New York. Feb 17-(UP)-Miss Helene Foresque. IS, youngest daughter of Mrs Granville R. Fort esque, who with three naval men is under arrest in Hawaii charged with the murder of q native, arr rived in New York today with the army transport Republic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-17
pleted projects administered by the reclamation service.
 Conservation of Western Ranges

pleted projects administered by the reclamation service.
 Conservation of Western
 rS Ranges
 There should be 8 change in policy in dealing with public lands If we are to preserve their value for grazing and other purposes. The committee on conservation and administration of the public do- main. authorized by act of the con gress approved April 10, 1880, com pleted the task assigned to 1t a year ago. It's report has been transmit ted to members of congress. Legis- concentrations of the committee al- proposals are the result of pains taking study and earnest delibera- tion. They offer solution of the problems, connected with this rem- nant of our public domain, which have persisted for the past 25 years. I commend the report to the attention of the congress, deeming the legislation of sufficient import ance to justify early action.
 Conclusion
 In conclusion, can not recom- mend too strongly that the con- gross give the subject of effective organization of the executive branch of the government it's early and serious attention. It is an es- sential part of a sound reconstruc- ton and economy program. A patchwork organization compels iIl- efficiency, waste, and extravagance. Economy and efficiency can come only through modernization. A pro- per reorganization of our depart ments, commissions, and bureaus will result, not only in much great CT efficiency and public convenience but in the saving of many million of dollars now extracted annually from our overburdened taxpayers.
 HERBERT HOOVER. The White House,
 February IT.. 1892.
 The reorganization of the fcd- eral government as proposed in the special message was extolled in ad- ministration quarters as wholly non-partisan project.
 It was pointed out that similar suggestions had been made by every president since Taft. The measure essentially is one of econ omy, 1t was asserted, and the presi- dent was represented as feeling that action was long overdue. MT Hoover. it was recalled, has been advocating such reorganization for the past six or seven years.
 The administration was under stood on high authority to be plan. ming no quick moves, but would make the necessary changes grad ually as recommended in the mes sage. MT Hoover was said to feel that full participation by the con. gress was essential to the succesar ful working out of the project. Ans he was said to desire that congreAS re-examine the validity of every step before it is finally approved.
 The president feels the move is wise as project to avoid further waste and overlop, but at the same time assured congress the proposal was not designed to deprive any government department of its proper functions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-17
Secretary Of State
 Denies The Report
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Stimson had been "adamant and excited" in his talk with the Japanese ambassador were derided here. The only point on which Stimson was adamant, it was maintained. was his insistence that Japan not use the international set clement as a military base. Representations on this point had previously been made to Tokio by the United States. Great Britain, France and Italy.
 The holding of Japan legal Iy responsible for damage at Shanghai is only one line of action being considered by StimsOn and one on which he does not lay exclusive stress. Because of this the state de- partment to-day was some- what surprised at the impor- tance reported to have been given to it by Debuchi in his alleged report to the Japanese foreign office.
 There was no disposition to deny the basic legality of Stimson's reported stand, but there was real surprise at the report of his having drafted a note on the subject.
 Below is story told by Japan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-17

Chicago, Feb 17-(U. P) Re publicans opposed to prohibition were called to-day to meet in Chi cago on March { in furtherance of the campaign to place a wet plank in the party's platform.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-17

ca use of his hard driving, business like administration.
 Family Married Anne Doug las Beverly of Winchester, Va, October 2, 1913, to whom were born four children-Harry Flood. Vest wood, Beverly, Richard Evelyn.
 Church and FratcrnaI AfIiIia- ti0ns Episcopalian, Mason, Elk, Moose.
 Hobbies - Fruit culture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-17
Hoover Assails
 Govt. Bureaucracy
Asks Congress to Effect Complete Reorganization of Executive Branch-Present Method Costs Na- ton Millions

Washington, Feb 17.-UP)- President Hoover today asked con- gross for authority to effect a com- plete reorganization of the execu- tive branch of the government.
 In a special message, the presi- dent said the rapid growth of bu- reaus and commissions was costing the people millions of dollars q year. He charged that scores of these units overlapped. He said these separate units." once cre- ated, sought to, keep going after their jobs were completed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-17
 LONG SENTENCE

| IONU BEEN 1ASkNOA1
 Montreal. ~Teb IT - GU. P) - James McVeigh, of Boston, has been sentenced to IA months in Jail in inc police court here on a charge of burglarizing an office.
The Washington times., 1932-05-25
The Rhymins
Optimist
BY ALINE MICHAELIS
The Outer Ledge

The Outer Ledge
The end is here, the outer ledge
of rock,
The final bulwark raised
against the sea;
And here the giant waves with
mighty shock
Dash roaring up; fall, shat
tered utterly.
We see it spring, the hungry
element
That like a lion leaps upon
its prey
And then draws crouching back,
it's forces spent;
Sore wounded, broken, snarl-
ing, sinks away.
Small pools lie green in every
followed place
And down the cliff the foam
ing torrent falls;
Unto the calling sea the waters
race
Along the ledge's ever-stream-
ing walls.
This is the end. The lands last
outpost stands
And mockS awhile at oceans
clutching hands.
LsdoS." bv Stanley ". WOODWARD in
Cdsson GaitsEies. BostOR.)
The Washington times., 1932-05-25
Contract
Bridge
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Grand Slam

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a grand slam was bid, without
undue guessing, by employing
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