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The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-01
DRYs BLOCK ALASKA.

It is apparent from Delegate Wickersham's weekly letter from Washington published here recently that the Drys have prevailed over the House Judiciary Committee to kill the Delegates bill for the repeal of the Alaska Done Dry Law. Bishop James Cannon, Jr. and Mrs Ella Poole, bellweathers of the Dry cohorts in Washington more powerful than the cause of right and justice Despite a convincing showing that the repeal sought was not anti-pro- hbition in intent character, and that its object was give the people of Alaska desperately needed relief from the present system that makes it im- possible legally obtain medicinal alcoholic liquors the Committee has turned it's thumb down the bill.
 It is such rule ruin, and usually it's ruin tactics of the Dry that has made it possible for the antiProhbition forces to make such signfi cant headway in the campaign for repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. Their domination of Con- gress has dsgusted minded citizens In this in stance it happens that Alaskans are the only onas
 to be injured They not apt to overlook or forget the interference of Bishop Cannon and Mrs. Poole
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-01
Slowing Congress Down.
CNew York Times

It is apparently the belief of party leaders ill both the Senate and the House that legislation has been proceeding at too rapid rate. This is sort of reflex of the complacent feeling that Congress has deserved well of the country thus far by being lso hard working and expeditions. Fitting praise has. indeed been accorded it for the speed and resolution with which it enacted the bill creating the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and several other urgent measures. Tn ordinary times they
 would have cluttared up the calendar and made
 the subject of wearisome debate for long time. But now, 1t is said, there symptoms that mem
 bers of Congress have been ovsrworking themselves. Committee work has been exaeting and prolonged.
 Combined with attendance at long sessions of either
 house. this has nlperiled the health of many Con- gresmen. Besides. there is a danger that under
 such constant pressure, bills may be reported out
 of committee and passed without sufficient attention to all their details For these and other reasons
 the word has gone out that it is now in order for
 Congress to be little lasurely and not to try
 to maintain the tempo which has until now marked its labors
 Without questioning the wisdom of this decision, lit may well be that another besides those mentioned may have led to it. There impetuous members Of Congress eager to press forward dubious Tor even dangerous bills. One way to cheek them lis to slow down the whole machinery of legislation
 This may be a motive and proper one in the minds of the Congressional leaders at present. Their natural desire is to prevent Congress from doing lanything to disturb public sentiment to alarm timid citizens who are beginning faintly to trust the larger hope of business recovery before long. A good way to head off bad legislation is to make it little difficult to pass even good legislation. While Congress is entitled to and has received much credit for the unusual and businessnke atti- Jude which it has till displayed, the probability
 is that the nation would be well satisfied to it adopt, for time. policy of greater delberation in awmakng.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-01

Japan is said to be anxious for world peace As the first step she is trying to disarm China-(wash- ngton PostD
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-01
LABELS ON CANNED CORN INFORMA.
 TIVE TO BUYERS

Some States are known for distinctive packs of canned sweet corn says V B. Bonney. of the Fed eral Food and Drug Administration. Maine style sweet corn is prepared by crushing the grains to creamy consistency. Such corn packed outside Maine, is called acream-styled corn Maryland style is prepared by cutting the kernels from the cob so as to leave them substantially whole Such corn packed outside Maryland is called whole grain or whole kernel"
 Certain varieties of sweet corn make such ex- eellent packs that csnners use the varietal name on the label Some Of the most popular of these varieties are Country Gentleman. Golden Bantam. Golden Giant. Improved Golden Bantam, Bantam Evergreen and ChareVoix
 Some packers print on their labels the official grades established by the United States Department Of Agriculture Grade Cpopuarly known as Fancy) is the best quality very young tender corn of bright color, with superior flavor and prao- ncaIy free from defects Grade B aleauently call- ed Extra Standard possesses the desirable char acteristics of color tenderness flavor and freedom from defects to lesser but reasonable degree. Grade Standard so called is corn in which the ,oIor may be dull the flavor only fair the kernels
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CONGRESS WILL NOT LEG|SL.ATE
 BEAR RESERVE:
Delegate Informs Chamber No Congressional Ac-
 ton Likely Now
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 tsrmine the neeGs O. the Territory
 he informed the Chamber. In this he agrees with Dr. J. C. Wright, Secretary Of the Federal Board for Vocational Training, which admin isters the act, and Territorial Of ficlals,
 He took the matter up with Gov. Parks who wrote him that after confsrring on the matter with w. K. Keller, Commissioner of Educa- ton, it would be much better to defer action and added he would submit it to the next session of the Territorial Legislature, asking for authority and funds for a survey as suggested. The probable cost was fixed at $500 to $700.
 Year ef Optimism
 Business organizations in the mid- west are preaching that 1882 is the year of optimism. the Chamber was told by B. M. Behrends, local financler and business man, who recently returned here from a buy ing trip to the Pacific Coast and as far East as Chicago. He was 8 guest at a luncheon of the Retail Merchants Committee under the auspices of the Chicago Chamber, and of a similar committee of the San Francisco Chamber. The en- thusiasln and interest that marks the local Chamber meetings was not 50 noticeable in either of these organizations, he commented.
 Depression has brought out the best there is in the American peo- pie, MT. Behrends said While there are signs of it on all sides, people have not lost heart and are seem ingly as happy on bedrock as they were in the nalcyon days of the era of inflated values. Travel in the Midwest was lighter than nor maj and not nearly so heavy as on the Pacific Coast.
 In Chicago, Mir. Behrends visited Everett Novel; son of MT. and Mrs. w. E. Novel; of this city. He is doing well in his work with the Bank and Trust Com pany, He also spent week visiting his grandson. Ben Mullen, at San Jose, Calf.
 He expressed his pleasure at be- ] ing back home. Juneau. he said, is after all the best town Of them all.
 The ashtng ton Bieentennia1 Memorial luncheon meeting Of the drew comment of praise from Scl. Bloom, Associate Director of the Bicentennial Commission, who wrote the Chamber it's action was deeply appreciated. Sometime ago, he added, he received a com munication from Arctic Alaska sign ed by 30 men who had obtained a copy of the Commissions suggested for Washington's Birthday celebration and of the nationwide to be given on that oe- casion They assured MT. Bloom | they would assemble on that date and join in the singing of America 1 in honor of the occasion.
 This communication, said the Di-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-01
 B. p. o. ELKS

Regular meeting Wednesday night Election of officers.
 M. H. SIDES, adv. Secretary.
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rather "douehyp and the presence of husk. cob Ter silk distinctly noticeable off-grade Cor Sub standard1 oi course, is still lower in desirabity.
 Field or horse corn is sometimes canned says Bcnney Since field does not have the superior eating qualities of sweet corn, the pure food law requires that the label plainly declare the product to be field corn when such is the case. If starch is added to crearn-style corn it must be declared Starch is never used in large quantities however"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-01
Wants ..-....ssa rxcepied

The Chamber today approved a recommendation from the Board of Directors that it ask Congress to exclude Alaska from the provisions of the Davis measure to amend the eeastWise shipping laws which is declared to threaten American tour ist traffic to Alaska over Canadian lines. The Territorial Chamber of Commerce, at the request of Skag- way. has instituted a referendum on the subject. asking all member organizations to vote at once and wire the result.
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old papers Tor safe at The Empire
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-01

Most people have observed the change in the group picture of Democratic Presidential aspnants. It shows what an artist can do With a single deft stroke MT Smith has brushed out the arrow that pointed to Governor Roosevelt Toledo Blade)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-01

rector, was used in it's publicity literature and in speeches. It is such instances that tend to prove that the Spirit of Washington still lives in the United States, he ad- ded
 Council Explains Drive
 Dr. w. w. Council, Alaska Chair man of the American Olympic Fiji nance Committee, explained briefly the purposes of that organization and methods of raising funds to defray expenses connected with Am erican teams competing in the Los Angeles Olympiad next sumner All subscriptions are voluntary It is probable that the local work will be handled by the High School Athletic Association or the Boy scouts.
 The funds are used to pay the expenses of American athletes chos- en to represent the United States in the Olympic Games. No salaries are paid to anyone, contestants or others, connected with the teams CT the committees in charge.
 List Blood Donors
 Anyone willing to donate blood fer transfusion in emergency cases is asked to communicate with any local physician or either the Gov ernment or St. Ann's Hospital, Dr. Council told the Chamber. It is the desire of hospital authorities and physicians to have available for instant call persons who are willing to give this service.
 He explained that blood of diff ferent psople differ in composition. l. is necessary to find the proper type for patients needing trans This cannot be done in stantly without preliminary tests. In order that there may be no delay in emergencies. the hospitals are anxious to make the tests at once and have lists of donors at hand at all times.
 CaIifCrnians Seek Literature
 The Chamber today was ill re- oeipt of a request from Californ- ians, Inc, for a supply of literature dealing with Juneau and vicinity which will be sent at once.
 The Tourist Advertising Commit tee is preparing new pamphlet which it is expected will be printed in the near future. The committee will meet next Friday and discuss it. Chairman E. M Goddard an- aounced
 Major Romain Markoe, who has AIarkoe's Studio here for the past two or three years, will shortly leave for San Francisco to enter business, it was announced al today's meeting. President Shat tuck expressed the organization regret at the move
 Wants ..-.sssRa Excepted
 Tho fsba.7aiapr foclau anproved a
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-01

We didn't get the impression some did that Al Smith would accept the nomination only if t was on silver platter. If it on an ash tray think he could forgive it--fDetrot News
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The swastka has been adopted by the German Fascist as it's insignia, but from here it appears that most of Europe is united under the double crosss-tO Ohio State Journal)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-01

As quickly a politician junk his personal convictions in the interests of political expedisncy tOhio State Journall
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-01

We judge rom the latest statement by Newton D. Baker that his hat is still his head although he is keeping the ringside-(Boston Tran scrpt1
Evening star., 1932-01-21
GLASS DEN0UNCES
"HYDE STATEMENT"
Charge That Wilson War Loans
Were Illegal False, Says
Senator.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
Statements attributed to Secretary
of Agriculture Hyde that the European
war loans were made by the Wilson
administration without legal right"
were denounced in the Senate today by
Senator Glass of Virginia as false in
spirit and in fact"
Senator Glass read from recent
speech by Hyde statement that the
So, 900 900 900 loaned to Europe after
the war was without legal right" In
the speech, Hyde named Glass,
his predecessor, William Gibbs McAdoo,
together with Wilson.
This grave accusation against the
late Woodrow Wilson would have sub
jected him, if true, to impeachment"
Glass said. Secretary Hyde seemed so
attached to this vicious accusation that
he has since broadcast 1t over the Ma
tion twice.
II assert that in spirit and in fact
it is false from beginning to end. There
isn't word of truth in it, and the
Secretary of Agriculture might easily
have ascertained the facts had he been
as cautious to observe the truth as he
was swift TO misrepresent the facts"
To support his contention, Glass pro-
duced letter from Secretary Mellon
stating neither the Treasury nor the
World War Debt Funding Commission
ever had taken the position the loans
were made without authority of law.
In the letter Mellon pointed out the
war did not end officially until July 2,
1921, and said Congress had authorized
loans to be made until the actual termi-
nation.
Evening star., 1932-01-21
bill TO UNITE NAVY
AND ARMY PRESSED
Proposal Would Save u. S.
S1OO, 600, 900 a Year, House
Member Says.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Consolidation of the Army and Navy
was proposed to the House Expenditures
Committee today with the prediction
it would save sl0OOoO,OoO a year.
Chairman Byrns of the Appropria-
tions Committee gave the estimate dur
ing hearing on his bill to create
Department of National Defense. The
measure would provide that the new
Secretary of National Defense have
three assistants-one for the Army, one
for the Navy and one for aviation.
Byrns said he did not blame Army
and Navy officers for mot wanting us
to pass this bill"
But they shouldn't be allowed to
run the Government" he added.
Budget Estimates Read.
Byrns read budget estimates for 1888
to show expenditures in Washington for
civilian personnel contingent expenses
and printing and binding in the War
and Navy Departments totaled more
than s9,8OOOOO
You don't have to be told that if
you consolidate those services you could
save money" Byrns said.
He also said there were in Washing
ton 545 Army, 44s Navy and 80 Marine
Corps officers.
rs there any excuse for that9" he
asked. I'VE are paying them $4,000 to
$4,000 year when we can get civilians
to do the same work for one-third that
amount"
Will Call Adams and Hurley.
Don't you think 1t better to make
them work than send them out to be-
come tea hounds or lounge lizards?"
Representative Schafer asked
Why yes" Byrns replied.
The committee agreed to meet Satur-
day to hear Representative Martin of
Oregon in opposition to the bill Secre-
taries Adams and Hurley of the Navy
and War Departments win be asked to
appear or to send representatives.
Evening star., 1932-01-21
WOOD EXPLAINS "16-CENT EGGS
AND SCENT CANS OF FVEGETABLES''
Federal PayCut Leader Admits Prices Cited Statement
Are Not Applicable Here.

the wide spread between what the pro-
ducer gets and what the consumer pays
Inquiries at Washington's largest cut
price grocers today, however, failed to
disclose one chain selling eggs at 10
cents. Most of the chain stores charge
20 to % cents dozen for their lowest
grade eggs.
Likewise, while all of the chain stores
sell canned goods at cents a can,
each was emphatic in denying that
these goods ever were priced at 20 cents.
Two store managers declared that such
an assumption was absurd" Most of
the scent canned products, the stores
explained, were the output of new can
ming companies or Weras the new"
products-new grades and sizes-of the
older packers.
Commenting upon the possible effects
of Government pay slashes, Mr.. Wood
declared that private industry docs not
need the incentive from the Govern
ment to cut salaries; manufacturers,
wholesalers and retailers already have
made reductions"
Evening star., 1932-01-21
MOVE AMERICAN CAPTIVE.

HANKOW, China January 21 CR-
Radio dispatches from foreign naval
craft in the vicinity of Pailochi, near
where Charles Baker, American river
boat captain, was kidnapped by bandits
a few days ago, said the bandits now
have moved 10 miles northward with
their captiyes and nave taken up a
position in the swampy district around
Hung Lake, where contact with them
is impossible.
The bandits are holding Capt. Baker
for 100000 Mexican dollars ransom.
AS result OF the latest news. Ameri-
can Vice Consul Edmund o. Club
abandoned an attempt 10 proceed to
the scene to open negotiations for
Bakers release.
The belief prevailed here that the
bandit gang Is the same that KIDNAPPED
Bert Nelson, Minneapolis missionary, in
october, 1880, and are still holding him
in spite Of the fact that several thou
sand dollars have been paid for his
release
United States naval authorities are
making an investigation, and a protest
has been filed with provincial au-
thorities. The American legation also
has made representations to the
ChlneSe government at Nanking.
Evening star., 1932-01-21
Outline of New Governments
Program Presented to
Both Houses.
POLICY ON MANCHURIA
RESTATED BY PREMIER
Chinese Irregulars Lose 80 in En-
gagement With japanese Troops
Near Tahushan.
Ry the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
TOXIC, January 21-The Japanese
Parliament was dissolved by imperial
decree this afternoon to make way for
general elections.
The order was promulgated imme-
diately after Premier Inukai Foreign
Minister YoShizawa and Finance Min
lister Takahashi completed an outline of
the new governments program to both
houses and no opportunity was given
the opposition members to ask ques-
tions.
In the outline of policies, the three
ministers touched upon the Manchurian
question, reiterating that Japan has no
territorial ambitions in the territory.
They also criticized the late Wakatsuki
cabinet for removing the gold embargo
and said industry has witnessed re-
vivaI since the embargo was replaced
by themselves.
Aim in Manchuria Reiterated.
The premier declared Japan's aim in
Manchuria is solely the observance by
China of existing treaties. The open
door principle, he said, is the root
and trunk" of Japanese national policy.
I'm recent years." Foreign Minister
Yoshizawa said, "the Chinese author
tiles ignoring the historical fact that
the present development of Manchuria
is entirely due to japanese efforts and
taking advantage Of our complaisance
have pursued policy OF oppression
toward the Japanese and repeatedly
have set at naught their treaty rights.
Thus the situation became more and
more disquieting politically ana the
menace to our position increasingly
grave. The Japanese patience was
tried to the breaking point when the
bombing incident of September 1S came
suddenly. CThe reference was to the
bombing of the Japanese-owned South
Manchuria Railway.
Declares Security Attained.
In the past Japan always has done
everything In its power to prevent civil
commotion in China from spreading to
Manchuria.
Thanks to these untiring efforts,
Manchuria has been kept free from the
constant turmoil of China proper and
has pttii COllNeitcO ulIo d idiu oi PcaSc
and security"
Both the United States and the
League of Nations, he said, have now a
much better understanding of Japan's
case.
Thirty Chinese were killed, many
we're wounded and one japanese soldier
was wounded today in a clash between
Japanese troops and Chinese irregulars
near Tahushan, Manchuria, war Office
statement said this evening.
In another encounter north Of Chin
chow 16 Chinese we're killed and 19
captured. There were no japanese
casualties in that engagement
The war Office casualty list, covering
the Manchurian campaign from Sep
tember l8, placed the number Of Japa-
nese killed at 800 and the number of
wounded at 600 In addition about 400
soldiers are still in hospitals with FROST
bite.
Evening star., 1932-01-21
RAIL HEADS GIVE :.
DATA TO UNIONS
Waqe Cut Plea Based on Low
Earnings-Bankruptcy
Fears Barred.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, January 21.-The rail-
way presidents came forward today
with the important statistics" demand
ed by union labor in support of the
plea for acceptance of 10 per cent
wage reduction.
The meeting adjourned at noon, but
will be resumed tomorrow morning,
when the general chairmen will confer
with the executives. This was inter-
preted as an indication that negotia-
tions were nearing a conclusion.
The presidents asserted that gross
earnings of the railroads in 1881 were
33 per cent less than in 1929.
Their statement presented mass OF
data on railway earnings and answered
the labor proposals at the joint wage
conference.
Presented by Willard.
The brotherhood and union delegates
Tuesday had made clear they would
not accept the arguments of the car
riers on the need for adequate invest
ment return, but they wanted true
picture of railway financial conditions
and a statement of what was needed to
meet fixed charges and maintain credit.
Daniel willard, chairman of the
Presidents Committee of nine, plunged
at once into statement of the finan-
cial status of the rails, saying that
in 1881, 72 companies failed by 500
900 900 to meet their fixed charges.
The presidents made no substantial
concessions to the labor program, but
they assured the employees that indi-
vidual' managements would go as far
as they could to remove the fear Of
unemployment. .One of the principal
points in the brotherhood program was
definite assurance of sustained en-
ployment
Bankruptcy Feared.
"In spite of enormous reduction that
has been made in operating expenses" p"
the presidents claim, many of the
carriers are threatened with bankruptcy
because of inability to pay their fixed
charges or to meet the principal of
obligations. that are coming due for
3There we're 70 individual railway
companies which failed by S90,000,000
to earn their fixed charges in 1881, and
unless present net earnings can be in
creased the number that will not earn
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Evening star., 1932-01-21

Representative Will R. Wood of In
diana, who is leading the campaign
seeking to reduce salaries of Govern
ment employees, explained figures quoted
by him yesterday to the effect that eggs
are selling for Is cents and canned
vegetables for cents, He admitted he
knew these were not the prices actually
paid for food in Washington. He said
that last Friday when he was down on
the Eastern Shore of Maryland he saw
signs in country store windows adver-
tising eggs at 16 cents dozen and
that a national mail order house has
been advertising tomatoes and other
canned vegetables at cents can. Mr.
Wood also disclosed that he had re-
ceived a letter from his sister In Illi-
nois, who raises poultry, and complained
that she could get only l3 cents per
dozen for eggs.
Representative Wood acknowledged
that he realizes these facts and figures
do not apply In Washington and do not
help out the family budget here. He
said he cites them as an illustration OF