davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1932-03-31
ATLANTIC TRAVEL
IS MADE CHEAPER
Shipping Conference Follows
Lead of U. S. Lines for
Lower Fares.
BY the Associated Press.


NEW YORK, March 3I.-Consider-
ably cheaper travel across the Atlantic
Ocean was assured today as the North
Atlantic shipping conference meeting in
Brussels followed the lead of the United
States Lines and accepted 20 per cent
reduction in passenger fares.
The Hamburg American, the North
German Lloyd and the French Lines
also confirmed from their home Offices
the announcements of reductions made
yesterday by their New York agents
The reduction amounts to 20 per
cent ON first and cabin classes and 10
per cent on third-clasS rates for these
three lines, and compares with the re-
Lines.
Plan Other Meetings.
The delegates to the North Atlantic
Shipping Conference were to meet again
this afternoon to discuss details and
they planned to hold another meeting
in the near future to deal with curtail-
ment of shipping schedules.
Other companies announcing reduc-
tions yesterday we're the White Star,
Cunard. Red Star and Atlantic Trans
port Lines.
Most of the lines suffered heavy
financial losses last year with the de-
crease in Atlantic travel. Their agents
today were hopeful the reduced fares
would attract tourists and return pas
senger carrying to a paying basis. Only
100000 American tourists travelled the
Atlantic last year.
Follow Set Plan.
Because some of the reductions an
nounced amounted to more than 20
per cent, there was a feeling In some
circles that.a rate war was under way.
This was denied by the agents, who
said the reductions were in accordance
with a set plan.
In the case of some high-priced quar-
ters on the large liners the reduced
fares represent a cut of approximately
so per cent The Prince of Wales suite
on the Berengaria which previously
cost four persons s2,430, now will cost
only $1,267.50.-
Evening star., 1932-03-31
COLLAPSE OF PEACE
PARLEY Is AVERTED;
DEFINITE GAINS MADE
Continued From First Page.)

Continued From First Page.)
because it would be impossible to quar-
ter their $4,000 troops and 5000 horses
in a smaller area. Tney announced,
however, for the first time, that they
would be willing to set time limit for
their withdrawal into any zone agreed
upon. but that the f1nai withdrawal
from the Shanghai zone must depend
on circumstances.
The negotiatorS agreed this morning
that the Chinese forces would remain
in their present positions.
All the delegates expressed themselves
as pleased with the results of the morn
ing session. United States Minister
Nelson T. Johnson said the situation
was extremely hopeful"
japanese Man Attacked.
Animosities between Chinese and
Japanese civilians, which had been
dying down considerably, were stirred
anew this afternoon when a crowd of
Chinese ruffians attacked and seriously
injured a japanese man in the heart
of the Settlement
Quick action by the French police in
reScuing the man apparently saved
him from death. He remained uncon-
Scious after the attack.
The Japanese consular officials said
they planned to protest the incident to
the French authorities, urging them to
prevent recurrence.
Evening star., 1932-03-31
SOVIET ABANDONS
SCALE
Substantial Raises Planned
or for More Responsible
------s
\ Communist Positions.

(Copyrisht, 1882. by the Associated Press).
MOSCOW, March 3l.-Members OF
the Communist. party, including the
highest government officials, as we'll as
factory workers who heretofore have
been limited to the most meager salaries,
may soon cash in on substantial raises
in pay.
The political bureau, it was learned
today, is considering trebling the maxi
mum monthly income allowed party
members from 800 to 900 rubles (about
$3.50 to $450).
The raises are planned in accordance
with the policy outlined by Joseph Sta
lin nine months ago when he decided on
the abolition of the system of equal
wages for all" Factory workers here
%Dfore have been limited to the smallest
salaries in order to set an example 1or
the rest of the proletariat.
Dodge Responsibility.
Three factors were said to be inspiring
the action. The first is the enormous
loss OF time and energy by party mem
bers holding important posts due 10
the necessity for seeking out places
where they may buy the necessarles
of life at prices commensurate with
their incomes. The second is that many,
H. especially those with large families,
have sought extra work at writing or
at lecturing in order to augment thelr
income. Third is that many capaole
officials have refused to accept posts
of responsibility because they received
the same pay as subordinates tney
would receive as chiefs, without the
responsibility.
ONLY the highest officials, such as
commissars, probably vice commissars
and heads of important government
trusts. would receive the 90O-ruple
maximum, but lesser officials would be
advanced proportionately above thelr
present pay.
Since the revolution members OF the
partv have been strictly limited to the
smallest incomes and the plainest lives
in accordance with Lenin'S watchWoro
for the pure communist state: FROM
each according to his ability, and to
each according to his needs
To Remove Disparity.
:. 1t has been the rule, rather than the
exception, under the present system 10
see qualified specialists, and even
skilled iaborers, who are non-members
of the party commanding two, three or
four times as large salaries as those
received by the highest government
officials.
Not all the party members get 300
rubles a month Unskilled workers and
others are paid at the regular trade
d. union wage scale, which sometimes
amounts to much less. The 300 rubles
was a maximum. however, and no party
member, no matter how high his post
or how we'll qualified he was could
receive more from his regular job.
= The new proposal, although it still
sets limit to what the party members
may earn, is designed to remove this
disparity to a large extent, to provide
greater inducement for the workers to
improve themselves and to advance the
werk of the party government.
Evening star., 1932-03-31
CONNECTICUT PARTY SPLIT.
|" Reorganization" Democrats Promise
Fight Against "OId Guard"

HARTFORD, Conn, March 81 (P.-
Seven New Haven leaders OF the "re-
organization" group of the Democratic
party in the State yesterday sent a
warning to Gov. Wilbur L. Cross that
they would contest efforts of the "old
guard" faction to select national COM
mitteeman. The warning was issued "a
hOurs after the Governor had pleaded
for party harmony.
The delegation told the Governor that
unless David E. Fitzgerald, former New
Haven mayor, abandoned his attempt
to succeed Archibald Mcneil of Bridge
port as committeeman, primary con-
test would be started.
The reorganization" faction is sup
porting Franklin D. Roosevelt for the
presidential nomination, while the "old
guard" Is backing Alfred Z. Smith.
The Governor suggested the groups
compose their differences by splitting
Connecticut's Is votes at the National
Convention between Smith and Roose-
welt.
Evening star., 1932-03-31
MAINE G. O. p. IN DRY FIGHT.
Prohibition Plank Appears Biggest Issue
Before State Convention.

PORTLAND, Me, March 81 R.-
Republicans, moving in today for their
State convention on the heels of the
outgoing Democrats, heard rumblings
Of diScord in the party on the prohibi-
ton question.
The Democrats. concluding their
State convention yesterday, disposed of
the liquor issue in a platform plank
demanding submission of the question
Of repeal of the eighteenth amendment
to the people by direct vote or through
special conventions.
Indications that an effort would be
made today to include some sort of
wet" plank in the G.. o. P. platform.
bone dry for years, came as the dele
gates met last night for an informal
discussion of party policies.
Benjamin w. Blanchard of Bangor
a candidate for the congressional nomi-
nation in the third district, and Edward
E. Chase OF Cape Elizabeth, mentioned
as an aspirant for the gubernatorial
toga. opposed proposal to retain the
Republican dry plank of four years ago.
1t was not expected that the conven-
tion TO-DAY would send q slate of dele
gates to the national convention pledged
to President Hoover.
Evening star., 1932-03-31

'NO44NAl4dSO IlOul EIlSG EdkCD
use of Federal Reserve credit for stock
market speculation.
He had the bill ready at the outset
of the session, but found it pushed aside
time and time again by emergency leg
islation, to which he gave strong sup
port. When he agreed to sponsor the
Federal Reserve credit expansion act,
IT was understood that administration
forces had promised to support his re-
form bill subject to some modification.
When the decks were cleared once
again up came the proposal for an in
Vestigation of stock market bear raid
ers. Chairman Norbeck of the Bank
ing Committee definitely refused to set
a date for this administration-spon
sored investigation until the Glass bill
had been disposed of.
Then came a demand for hearings on
the bill. They resulted in testimony
from score or so prominent bankers,
almost unanimous in saying this was
not the time for such legislation, that
il would retard recovery, that bankers
should be given latitude TO control their
own credit problems.
Senator Glass gave signs of losing
his patience. 1t broke completely when
yesterday James Francis Burke, who is
counsel for the Republican National
Committee, but appeared solely as legal
representative of the Pittsburgh Clear
ing House, added his say against the
bill
Glass then told his colleagues that
the witnesses had been called here by
two men who coached and tutored
them in what TO say. He gave no indi-
cation whether the men he accused
were connected with the administration
or with private banking.
He predicted later the committee would
uncover the whole conspiracy" and
afterward would approve his bill with
some revisions. Other COMMITTEES mem-
bers supported this view. Amendm entS
offered by Eugene Meyer, governor Of
the Federal Reserve Board, are likely
to receive approval Their general
tendency is TO substitute for arbitrary
restrictions on security loans provisions
giving the Reserve Board power to deal
with ahllSeS, -.--.
Evening star., 1932-03-31
GIRL FACES TRIAL IN PLOT.

LOS ANGELES, March 81 (P.-Rita
Bray, 10, who confessed she plotted her
own kidnapping" to extort money from
her father so she could marry. will be
prosecuted, police said.
Complaints charging extortion were
issued against the girl, her fiance, Wal
ter Pima, alias Arthur Lake, and Ben
Clifford. All have been in jail since
their arrest Tuesday night after Cliff
ford's attempt to collect a ransom Of
5000 from Miss Brays distracted father,
Albert Bray.
Bray said that contrary to his in
cltnation. he would testify against his
daughter. The three are to be ar
raigned TODAY.
Police said they had detailed confess
sionS from Pima and Clifford as well as
from Miss Bray.
NORFOLK. Va, March 81 Op.-John
Hughes Curtis. serving with two other
Norfolk men in efforts to recover the
kidnapped Lindbergh baby, said TODAY
that no contact had been made in
Philadelphia with representatives Of the
kidnapers
Mr.. Curtis said that no activities of
the negotiators had extended 10 Phila-
delphia.
Evening star., 1932-03-31

behind Garner at the national con-
vention.
John Garner has proven time and
again" Mr. Carter said, his ability as
leader his sound craftsmanship and
his patriotism. In this hour of ma
tional emergency when leadership is
sorely needed, We in the Southwest
believe that John Garner is the most
available man."
The Texan described Mr.. Garner as
a plain. blunt-spoken American" who
had solidified the House of Representa-
tives in an effort to balance the ma
tional budget, and who had won his
right to the presidential nomination
on the basis of past performance.
Asserting all factions of the party
were united in Texas, Mr.. Carter ex-
pressed the belief that the State con-
vention there late in May would end
with a national delegation instructed
for Garner
The publishers only reference to
Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt was an as
sertion that Garner never had come out
in opposition to the New York execu-
tive; that the Speakers candidacy for
the nomination was initiated by his
friends and not ~ himself.
Mr.. Carter said ne probably would
20 to washington to confer with xff.
Garner within the next few days.
Evening star., 1932-03-31
IRISH CHIEFS SPLIT
ON NOTE TO BRITAIN
De VaIera's Draft of Reply
on Oath and Land An
nuities Changed.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
DUBLIN, March 31.-The press as
sociation reported today that a serious
difference of opinion had developed in
the Free State cabinet over the Irish
reply to the British note regarding the
oath to the crown and the land an
nuities
AS a result, it was said, President
Eamon De Valera's original draft of the
reply had been entirely remodeled.
Eamon de Valera informed the Brit
ish government a week ago that he in
tended to carry out his campaign threat
to abolish the oath Of allegiance to the
British crown which is required Of Free
State otficeholdefs. He also said he in
tended to discontinue payment of the
Irish land annuities to Great Britain.
The British government replied that
it considered the oath an integral part
Of the treaty which established the
Free State, and that the Free State was
bound morally and by contract to con-
tinue payment of the land annuities.
De Valera countered with the asser-
ton that the treaty provides the form
of an oath, but does not make an oath
mandatory. AS for the land annuities,
which are collections from Irish farm
erS 10 repay loans Wnlcn enaDleo tnem
TO buy out their landlords when the
Free State was created, De Valera as
serted that England never has estab-
lished the justice of her claim to the
payments
These collections amount to about
$4,000, 900 year
1t was said that Free State Of
ficials were surprised at the stern tone
of England'S answer to De Valera S
proposals, but heretofore it had been
expected that their reply would re-
affirm Mr.. De Valera's original dec
larations.
The pressure at which the President
has been working is indicated by the
fact that he has directed that rooms
be prepared in the government build
ing, so that he can spend the night
there when necessary, although his
home at Black Rock is only 10 minutes
away by automobile.
Evening star., 1932-03-31
LEAGUE GROUP AT NANKING.
Chang Kai-Shek Welcomes Peace Mis-
sion to the Capital.

NANKING. China, March 81 (PD.-
The commissioners sent by the League
of Nations to investigate the Sino-Jap
anese dispute were formally welcomed
to the capital last night by Chang
kai-Shek, China's foremost general
iSsimo, and Nine. Chang.
distinctly American note was in
troduced when energetic American
movie cameramen turned powerful spot
lights on Gen. Chang when he arose
to deliver a brief address Of welcome.
Chang told the commissioners, head
ed by the Earl of Lytton, that he
greeted them with mixed feelings of
happiness and sorrow in China's grave
national crisis. He expressed the hope
that the commission would present ac-
curate reports of political and social
conditions.
Replying for the commissioners. the
Earl of Lytton said the occasion would
stand out in their memories as per-
mitting them the privilege of meeting
the Chinese leader, who was known the
world over as a great soldier.
Evening star., 1932-03-31
BABY NEGOT|ATORS
SILENT ON WOMAN
Also Refuse to Admit Kid
napers Failed to Keep
Appointments.
Continued From First Page.)

Continued From First Page)
ton OF the time required to carry the
negotiations TO a definite conclusion?
A. No.
@. There is an apparent contradic-
ton between statements made by Very
Rev H. Dobson- Peacock and those
made by Col. Schwarzkopf as to Col.
Lindbergh's confidence in the contact
or attempted contact between the sup
posed kidnapers and the three Norfolk
negotiators. Can you Clarity this SEEM
ing discrepancy?
A. Easily understood. as Col
Schwarzkopf Is in constant touch with
Col Lindbergh.
O. Can you now tell us whether any
Of the three negotiators has been in
communication with any banker in
reference to the attempted negotiations
with the supposed kidnapers? If the
man who with Mr.. Curtis, called upon
Very Rev. Mr.. Dobson- Peacock was not
banker, can you tell us whether his
visit had any significance In reference
to the attempted negotiations?
A. Not to my knowledge.
New Contact Denied.
O. Can you tell us whether reports
published that Mr. Curtis has made a
new contact with the so-called "go-be-
tween" are correct? Has any such con-
tact been made since Sunday?
A. No ito both questions).
Q. Have any arrangements been
made with Col Lindbergh regarding the
payment OF ransom?
A. No.
@. Can you tell us whether there is
any truth to published reports that the
Norfolk negotiators have been in con-
tact with some one in, or near Balti-
more?
A. I cannot tell you.
@. Can you now tell us whether Mr..
Curtis made a trip to Philadelphia on
Saturday?
A. I cannot tell you.
Trio, Not a Quartet.
@. 1t is reported that the three Nor
folk negotiatorS have added to their
forces a 'go-between" to make contact
with the 'go-between" for the kid
napers. Can you tell us whether this
is true?
A. AS far as I know, there is no
quartet. this is a trio.
G. Do you plan to get any positive
Identification from the kidnapers to
convince Col. Lindbergh that this baby
is his?
A. 1 think Col Lindbergh will recog-
nize his son.
@. 1t is our understanding that the
Lindbergh baby can be definitely inden-
titled by certain markings. Can you
tell us whether any attempt has been
made through the o-between" to
determine whether the baby in question
Is without doubt the Lindbergh baby?
A. l think Col. Lindbergh will
recognize his SON
Evening star., 1932-03-31
SEES GARNER VICTORY

NEW YORK. March 81 (P.-Nom-
ination Of John N. Garner, Speaker
of the House Of Representatives, as
Democratic candidate for President was
predicted by Anon G. Carter, pub
Usher of the Fort Worth (Texas) Star
Telegram, in an interview last night.
Mr.. Carter, who arrived here with
Capt. Frank Hawks after q storm
counted [ rspcrts of . SPLIT democracy s
in Texss and declared rs entire dele
aataon a - voSes woaAd he sclidly
Evening star., 1932-03-31
BORDER FORCE INCREASED.
10000 Soviet Troops Reported Massed
at VladivostOk.

at Vladivostok.
TOXIC. March 81 [P).-The war
office published today an official re-
port from Harbin, which told of con-
centration of 10000 Soviet troops at
Vladivostok and said the number has
been increased steadily since January.
Since the end OF January, the re-
port said. Soviet authorities have been
confiscating the property of inhabitants
Of the Siberian maritime provinces
whom they suspected of white" ten
dencies. About 10000 Of these sus-
pected whites" have been deported
to Central Siberia, it said.
Heavy motorized artillery passes
through the streets of Vladivostok every
day, it added. and the Notifications of
the Russian island at the entrance to
the harbor have been strengthened by
at least a dozen new heavy guns. The
former naval arsenal on the Russian
island is also working to capacity, the
report said.
Citizens of Vladivostok have been
compelled to participate in anti gas
drills and a new Soviet airdrome has
been established on Possiet Bay, near
the Korean border, it concluded.
Evening star., 1932-03-31
ROOSEVELT DEAF
TO CUSTER PLEAS
Refuses Holmes and Wise Re-
quests to Remove Nc
Quade and Theofel.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ALBANY, N. Y, March 31-Gov.
Roosevelt yesterday refused the re-
quest Of John Haynes Holmes and Rabbi
Stephen Wise, we'll known churchnen-
for the removal of Sheriff James A.
Theofel. chief clerk of the Queens
County Surrogate Court, both Demo-
cratic field marshals in Greater New
York.
In his letter to the two officials of
the City Affairs Committee. which re-
peatedly has sought the custer of Tam
many and allied officials, the Governor
said:
1t would perhaps be easy for me to
question the good faith in which these
letters were written, or to assume that
you care more for personal publicity
than for good government"
Again, Mr.. Roosevelt declared:
Let me tell you two gentlemen
Stralght from the shoulder that I am
becoming convinced from your letters
that corruption in public office and
unnt servants in public Office are both
lar less abhorrent to you than they are
70 me- A rushing into print early and
oiten, with extravagant and ill-con-
Sldered language, causes many of our
decent citizens to doubt your own
Demsnd Explained.
DR.. Holmes and Rabbi Wise had de-
manded the removal of McQuade be-
cause he failed to explain before the
Hofstadter Committee investigators the
source Of $465O00 of bank deposits.
Roosevelt ousted Sheriff Thomas M.
Farley OF New York for failure to ac-
count for his wealth. and at that time
declared the public was entitled tn
Know the source Of the private income
Of officials.
The Holmes-Wise removal reouest
asserted that Roosevelt. as the highest
official Of the State, Stands on trial at
the bar of public opinion"
We appeal to you," they said, mot
to fail US and not to fail yourself at a
time when the American people have
no Will to pardon weakness or forgive
deSertion."
A year ago Rabbi Wise and Mr.
honnes demanded the removal Of
Mayor James ]. Walker. Roosevelt
turned down that demand but in far
less pointed language.
Roosevelt Nettied.
1t is known Roosevelt has been net
tied by the remarks Of Samuel Seabury,
counsel to the Hofstadter Committed
Rabbi Wise. Mr.. Holmes and others
concerning his handling of the cases
Of alleged graft among New York City
Democratic officials.
McQuade. when register Of Kings
County, testified before Seabury. He
said he made many loans to provide
food for 80 McQuades he supported. A
month later McQuade was elected
sheriff. and this fact was stressed in
the Roosevelt letter.
had been a resident of Kings County
last Autumn, would not have voted
for Sheriff McQuade," the Governor
wrote. Il would have voted against
him. But, the overwhelming majority
of voters did vote for him with fun
knowledge of all the facts which -cu
allege With this overwhelming ycr-
dict from the electorate refuse to in
terfere."
Evening star., 1932-03-31
MORE BABY CLUES FAIL.
Police Investigate Reports Concerning
Several Children.

HOPEWELL, N. j., March 81 P-
Col. H. Norman Schwarzkoff. head of
the New Jersey State Police said today
in his morning bulletin from the home
OF Col. Charles A. Lindbergh. that sew
eral children investigated yesterday in
the search for the kidnapped Lindbergh
baby were found to have no connection
with the case
In one instance a child was reported
being kept under very suspicious cir
cumstances" at camp in the Catskill
Mountains near Kingston, N Y. The
circumstances reported. indicated the
child had never been seen in the vicinity
before the first of March. A joint in
vestigation. Col. Schwarzkoff said, indi-
Gated the child was very much younger
than the Lindbergh baby and was
properly accounted for.
All other children investigated yes
terday," the bulletin said lacked the
necessary identifying marks and were
in no way connected with this case.
Evening star., 1932-03-31
MOTHER GUEST OF CHINA

Mrs. Elizabeth Short to Attend
Sons Funeral.
SEATTLE, Wash, March 81 P).-
Mrs. Elizabeth Short of Tacoma, mother
Of Robert Short, killed in China Febru-
ary %, when the plane he was flying for
Chinese forces was shot down in COM
bat with japanese flyers, will sail from
here Saturday aboard the President Taft
TO attend her sons funeral services.
She will be guest of the Chinese
government. The services were delayed
pending her arrival
Evening star., 1932-03-31

In the Palestine orange belt, in
cluding Judea and the whole plain of
Sharon as far as Haifa, Jewish prop
erty has increased in value TO 10000
900 pounds, according TO q recent tab
ulation by Ben Yisrael. This does
not include city prne@ty Stuated On
the Palestine seaboefd vheFe crsaee
growing ts censereM