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Evening star., 1932-02-06

governments, which can be summed up
as follows:
/. The life and property of the ma
tionals living in the international Set
tlement must be safeguarded at any
price; and
2. The commanders must do their
utmost to avoid conflict with the
warning factions and avoid incidents,
always, however. having in mind the
principal object of the presence OF the
troops in Shanghai, which Is the sa1ety
of the foreigners.
A landing of an important japanese
force in the settlement, be 1t only IN
order to enable them to go through 10
their positions, would justify Chinese
attack en- that settlement Such an
attack would involve Immediately the
international defense force OF Shangnal
and would undoubtedly cause serious
trouble in the international area.
Commanders Instructed.
For this reason the commanders OF
the Western forces have been instructed
to oppose, by force if necessary, a land
ing of japanese troops in the Bund.
The French government In COM
munication to this Government has
indicated clearly that their troops have
received strict orders to oppose by all
available means the penetration OF the
French settlement by the japanese
forces.
Admiral William V. Pratt yesterday
afternoon cabled Admiral Taylor that
he will be backed 100 per cent by the
American land and sea forces in his
actions, and similar encouraging In
structions have been given the COM
mander of the British forces.
1t is sincerely hoped here that the
Japanese government and general stan
will not misunderstood these instruc-
tions, and will avoid an unnecessary
clash by trying to take, from the mill
tary point of view, the easiest course,
which is to attempt to land in the
Settlement.
Evening star., 1932-02-06
CHURCH BOARD SKEPTICAL-

NEW YORK, February 6 (4).-Ofd-
, cials OF the Board Of Foreign Missions
Of the Presbyterian Church in the
United States said today they had no
reason to believe the boards mission
in Shanghai had been ransacked by
japanese bluejackets as indicated in
, dispatches from Shanghai. They said
the boards mission might have been
! confused with a mission press formerly
owned by the board, but sold jan
usry l.
, North Szechuen road leads into the
International Settlement from the city
proper, they said, and the Press STANDS
, away back from the road, very remote
, from the boards mission which Is SIT
uated in the International Settlement.
The Press, when it was under the
! boards jurisdiction, was known as the
Mission Press. When 1t was sold 1ts
new owners renamed it the New MIS-
sion Press. 1t was bought by an invest
ment company whose principals the
board spokesman said he dld not know.
The board conducted the negotiations
for its sale with Americans, he said,
but does not know whether 1t is now
occupied by any Americans.
The board announced receipt OF a
cablegram from Shanghai stating that
"all missionaries are safe"
The message, sent at ESQ pm. Sat
urday. Shanghai time, by the China
Council of the Board of Foreign Mis-
sions of the Presbyterian Church in
the United States, said:
Heavy fighting in northern district
OF Shanghai. Very great destruction.
A very large number of Chinese refu-
gees in settlement. All missionaries are
safe"
Another cablegram saying there is
no cause for anxiety. all are quite safe
was received from Ginling College for
Women at Marking.
Evening star., 1932-02-06
|Hoarding Farley
Invitation Is Held
Irony by Delegate
Representative of Colored
People Says Race Has
No Money.
BY the Associated Press.

by the hSsoclatea riesS'
]. E. Spingarn, president OF the Ma
tional Association for the Advancement
of Colored People, delegate to Presi-
dent Hoover's conference on boarding,
said today it was merely ironlcal' TO
invite a representative Of the colored
race, when they have no money to
hoard"
1T is not unlike inviting man dying
of starvation to listen to lecture on
the dangers of extravaganza, he said
in a statement issued after the confer
ence at the White House.
He said that on his own account ne
was amazed at the superficial treat
ment of the problem.
1T was urged" his statement said,
that a dollar boarded If put into a
bank would mean IS or $40 OF credit,
when the whole question depends upon
the profound suspicion of the American
people as to how bankers have used
this credit in the past and are likely to
use it in the future"
Spingarn said, however: I'VE realize
that the cessation of boarding and the
subsequent improvement in business
conditions would be of enormous benefit
to the colored people Of the Country" :"
Evening star., 1932-02-06
UNION NJ. E. PROGRAM
OF VARIED INTEREST
Rev. Herman McKay's Morning
Subject appeal of Jesus
to Self-Interest.o

"The Appeal of Jesus to Self-Inter-
est" will be the theme tomorrow morn
ing in Union Methodist Episcopal
Church, Rev. Herman Mckay minister
The young peoples friendship hour
will be at 5:45 o'clock. Epworth League
is at Gas o'clock and will be lead by
Ernest Wiles. chairman of the spiritual
department Of the league. 1.-THE Chris
tian Mission" is the subject of the
pastors sermon in the evening.
The Young Woman's Home Mission
ary Society will meet with Miss Louise
Hultz, 2115 F street, Tuesday at 8
o'clock. Miss Ruth Snively will assist
as hostess.
The Woman's Home and Foreign Mis-
sionary Societies will meet wednesday
evening, at the home OF Mrs. 0.
Thacker, 1919 G street.
An Interpretation OF some of the
books of the Old Testament will be
given at the devotional meeting Thurs
day at 8 o'clock.
Evening star., 1932-02-06
MELLON GIVES UP
TREASURY DUTIES.
New Ambassador to Sail for
London After Rest-Mifs
Begins Work.
BY the Associated prass

BY the Associated Press.
Confirmed by the Senate as Ambas-
sador to England, Andrew w. Mellon
ceased today to be Secretary of the
Treasury post he has filled for near
ly IL years.
In tribute to the man which was
recognized even before President Hoo
yer pointed 1t out, the Senate approved
his selection for Americas most i'm
portant diplomatic post within four
hours OF the time the President sub
mltted his name. A chorus of ayes"
at the end of yesterdays session cleared
Melons path to London.
This Is real tribute to Mr.. Mel
Ion, said the President.
Within minutes of this action, Mr..
Hoover had submitted the nomination
of Ogden l.. Mills to be Secretary in
MELONS stead. But the Senate had
adjourned and approval must wait un-
til Monday. Speedy action upon this
nomination Is sought by the admins
tratlon and promised by Senate leaders.
Rest to Be Taken.
Mellon will receive shortly the COM
mission OF his new Office, but will not
sail to present his credentials for some
weeks. He needs rest, which he ex-
poets to take down South, and then
private business will hold him in this
country a while longer.
. The duties Of the Treasury today were
administered by Mills Absence OF a
Secretary automatically devolves au-
thor1ty upon the next in line, even
though appointment without confir-
nation does not entitle Mills to the
post. Part Of the need for haste in
getting him formally installed appar-
emily rested upon the ex-officio obliga-
ton OF either Secretary or Undersec-
retary to serve on the Reconstruction
Corporation Board.
Mills has the entire Treasury load
now, yet cannot turn his reconstruction
work over to Arthur A. Ballantine, the
next Undersecretary, until the latter
steps up, His nomination will 20 to
the Senate after Mills is approved
McKelIar Only Opponent.
Just before the Mellon confirmation
yesterday, Senator McKellar, Demo-
crat of Tennessee, one of the most bit
ter foes of the former Secretary an
nounced briefly and in mild voice that
he was voting against confirmation.
Then the Senate approved Mellon with
a chorus OF ayes"
Senator Huey Long, Louisiana's new
representative in the Senate. had an
nounced opposition to Mellon but was
not present yesterday. He had left
again for Louisiana.
Evening star., 1932-02-06
Judd CASE MAY co
TO Jury MONDAY
Defense Prepares to Batter
Against Or. Cations
Testimony Today.
BY the Associated Press.

PHOENIX, Ariz, February 6.-The
story Of ]. j. Hallorans association with
three women. and any light that story
might shed on the Staying Of two of
them by the third, apparently will not
be disclosed from the witness stand in
Mrs. Winnie Ruth Judds trial for muir
der.
Neither the State nor the defense
has indicated 1t would call the wealthy
Phoenix lumberman, who was mutual
friend of Mrs. Judd and Mrs. Agnes
Anne LIE Roi and Miss Hedvig Samuel
son, whom Mrs Judd is charged with
Staying last October. She Is on trial
now for the LIE Roi Staying and the
case may reach the jury Monday.
DR.. Joseph Cation, San Francisco
psychiatrist, declared the defendant
sane, and it was against this conten-
ton the defense was expected to batter
today in cross-examination when the
trial was resumed after a days recess
over a State holiday.
Evening star., 1932-02-06
BRITISH o. X. UNANIMOUS.
Mellon Heraided by Newspaper as
New S25,O00, goo Ambassador"

LONDON. February 6 (P1.-British
approval Of Andrew w Mellon as Am
bassador to the Court of ST James be-
came unanimous today.
This was made certain when formal
diplomatic approval Of the American
bankers was conveyed from the foreign
office to the American embassy this
afternoon. Universal satisfaction had
been previously expressed.
Headlined in one newspaper as Lon
don's new 5000, 900 Ambassador" the
77-year-old Mr. Mellon will be kept
very busy living up to all Of the things
expected Of him here, judging from
press comment. 1t has been invariably
warm and friendly.
Some newspapers have come quickly
to the conclusion that Mr.. Melons ap-
pointment means that he will further
the cause Of revision of war debts set
Elements Other commentators have
pointed out that there is little or moth
ing he could do toward this end under
present world conditions.
Evening star., 1932-02-06
PLEA FOR S214,829
RENEWED BY CHEST:
URGENT NEEDS CITED
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Continued From First Page)
s260l ,oo0," Mr. Street said "Appar-
emily many people thus far have not
seen the relation of the need which eX-
lists to their own income and to their
own ability to give. 1 think that part
OF the trouble is that our own city is
SO lovely that 1t seems impossible to
many that there can be sorrow. sickness
and suffering here. Indeed, perhaps the
very brilliancy of the Winter weather
we have been having may have had its
effect, because it does not seem possible
10 many that there can be people who
are without the necessities of life on
such gorgeous days as today has been.
We have to realize that need is not
dependent upon the weather and that
the beauties of the city may conceal
great deal OF human need. Washing
ton, it Is true, mas not been affected by
unemployment as have many cities, but,
on the other hand, all business except
the Government has been affected by
the economic depression and we do have
very serious problem of relieving those
who are in need because of unemploy-
ment. in addition to caring for those
people who at all times need help. The
poor, the disabled, the sick. the dis.
tressed, the bewildered, We always have
with us.
III only each Washingtonian could
actually have seen one of the 80 per-
sons who came yesterday to the Council
of Social Agencies asking for reference
to the appropriate organization there
would be no trouble in raising the ad-
ditional 100000 which the Community
Chest must secure for those of our fell
low citizens who need help.
IF any one of you who is listening
feels that he would like to give more, or.
not having given, would like to give
something, he is invited to do so. Just
send your pledge in the form of note
or a telephone call to the Community
Chest. either at 223 Investment Build
ing or right at campaign headquarters
in the gridiron room of the Willard Ho-
tel"
New Gifts Announced.
New gifts included:
$4,000. Washington Gas Light Co:
$500, Frazee Potomac Laundry Co.;
$3.50, L. E. Sinclair; $500, Allies Inn,
Hudson Supply & Equipment Co.; $3.50,
John Dolph, Elite Laundry Co., A. G.
Neal.
5000 william B Bennett. H. A.
Brooks, H B. Leary, jr.. & Bros. L. e.
Rubel: SITS. Otis Elevator Co.; sl5S.30,
C. M. Marsh $3.50, S. Russell Bowen,
]. H. Ferry, Northern District, r. B
Patterson, C. A. S. Sinclair, J. H. Steph-
ems: sl25, Emil Beauvix.
500. S. I. Folsom, Hill 81 Tibbits
Inc, Home Laundry, H. M. Keyser, H
B. Leary. J. w. Shaw, S. M. Siesal Co,
Standard Brands, Inc. L. E. Schloss
C. Melvin Sharp, Fred A. Smith. Stone
Straw Corporation. Union Labor Life
Insurance Co., r. D. Voshall, Weaver
Bros, Inc, Mrs. Lloyd B. Wilson, Frank
| A. Woodhead.
Evening star., 1932-02-06
STATE FAILS TO ASK
DEATH FOR ALLEN
"We've Tried to Be Fair y
Says District Attorney.
Jury Receives Charge.

NORRISTOWN. Pa. February 8
LP).-The case of Edward H. B.
Allen. charged with murder in the
killing Of Francis A. Donaldson, Sd,
last November, was given to the
jury at 1886 pm.
BY the Associated Press.
NORRISTOWN. Pa. February 6
The Commonwealth did not ask for the
death penalty when District Attorney
Stewart Nase addressed the jury today
in the trial of Edward Allen, charged
with the murder of Francis A. Don
aldson. Judge Knight began his charge
at IL 80 am.
The district attorney made no de-
mand for any particular verdict.
we have tried to be fair in this
case he said, What Allen did was
criminal offense in the eyes Of the law,
he said. I'VE think We have proved
that to you. If you think otherwise,
you will find accordingly. 1t is up to
you to say Of what he shall be found
guilty"
Pleads for Freedom.
State Senator Fletcher w. Sites, of
counsel for Allen, in his plea asked
that the young man be given his free
dom. He contended he shot Donaldson
in defense of himself and his home.
He fiayed A. G. H. Lucas, who was with
his friend Donaldson when he was
killed as "meddler.' Lucas. Sites
said. had gone with Donaldson to the
Allen home supposedly to bring about
peace between Rose Allen, the de-
fendant's sister, and Allen. If he had
taken Donaldson out OF the apartment
when they were ordered to 60 instead
Of urging Donaldson not to leave. the
shooting would not have occurred, Sites
said
The doors Of the court room were
locked while closing arguments were
made and while Judge Knight was ad-
dressing the jury. The Judge mad
warned the spectators that any dem
onstration such as that which occurred
yesterday. when there was some kissing
and hand-clapping. would result In the
court room being cleared.
Rose Allen was not in the court room
during the summation, but her father,
Horace Allen, heard Sites final plea
to free his son and was greatly moved.
Allen Emotionless.
Young Allen showed no emotion as
his attorney pleaded for his freedom.
Nase made much Of the point that
Allen lay on a couch in his home, with
out a coat en-, when Donaldson and
Lucas arrived on the night of the shoot
ing In his direct testimony Allen said
that Donaldson had grabbed him by
the lapels of his coat and held him
while he struck. Allen, Nase said, tried
to explain this discrepancy, but the
explanation did not carry conviction.
Nase laid great stress on the fact that
Allen en- his long trip Of II miles to
get his shotgun. with which he said
he wanted to scare Donaldson and Lucas
into leaving could much more easily
hove gone to nearby police station
and obtained help.
The district attorney acknowledged
the defendant had made fine impress
sion on the witness stand yesterday,
but said: "Of course, he put his best
foot forward Any criminal does that
when he is confronted with the law
The district attorney came forcibly
to the defense OF Lucas, asserting he
told "a fair story and had shown his
effort to tell the exact truth by correc-
tions he made in his statements.
Evening star., 1932-02-06
WILL SPEAK ON CHINA

DR.. John J. Heeren of Shantung
Christian University Shantung China.
will speak at the Metropolitan Preshy-
terian Church, Fourth and B streets
southeast, Sunday at 7:45 pm. on ''Tfs
Missionary Task in China Today"
The pastor, DR. Freely Rhorer, will
preach in the morning on THE Mas
ter's Spirit" The guild-aid will held
sewing and luncheon February 10 ut
IL am. Guests and friends are vel
coined at the luncheon at 1890
O'Clock. The church is preparing an
elaborate Washington Bicentennia
program for February 81.
Evening star., 1932-02-06
BAND CONCERT.

BY the United States Soldiers Home
Band this evening at Stanley Hall at
$50 o'clock; John S. M. Zimmerman,
bandmaster; Anton Pointner, assistant.
March, stop With Pop. Kaufman
Overture, "L'Exultante Tondresso,"
Gabriel-Mario
Suite romantic, Carnival Venetian"
Burgmoin
"Florinda," "Rosaura," "Columbine,"
"Seigneur d'Arloquin"
Excerpts from musical comedy, Nina
Rosa" Romberg
Fox trot, Lies. "..............S Springer
Ealse Petite. Charming. ...... Joyce
Finale, Navy Blue and Gold" Crosley
The Star Spanglea Banner"
Evening star., 1932-02-06
8 RETREATS PLANNED
Special Services to Be Held al

Washington Retreat House, 1000
Harewood road northeast, conducted by
the Franciscan Sisters of the Atone
ment announced today that three
closed retreats are scheduled this
month
The first, conducted Jointly by the
Pilgrims Society of st. Anne de Beau
pre- and the Tertiaries of Mary, will
be held from this evening to Monday
morning. Rev. Romanus Butin of
Catholic University will officiate.
Right Rev. William j. Hafey Bishop
OF Raleigh, will conduct the second re-
treat, from February II to Is, for the
Catholic Daughters ofrAmerica, at the
Retreat House.
The third closed retreat will be con-
Quoted by the Rev. Ferdinand Gruen,
from February 20 to %, for the Third
Order of St. Francis.
Evening star., 1932-02-06
PEACE WORK CONTINUED.
Geneva Considers Talk Of UItimatum
to Japan Nonsense

GENEVA, February 6 P.-Repre-
sentatives Of the great powers continued
today their diplomatic good offices in
an effort to induce Japan to accept
the Anglo-American peace proposals
for a settlement of the Sino-Japanese
controversy, but in authoritative quar-
ters it was stated said talk OF an
ultimatum to Japan is nonsense"
Authorities said, however, that thus
far there has been no reaction from
Japan on which to base optimism.
Evening star., 1932-02-06
Dies Under River Ice.

MANITOWOC, Wis, February [P1
The body of Marvin Luedke, 81, was
found in his automobile under the ice
in the Manitowoc River here yesterday.
Search was started for his companion,
Leo Wanek, 81, who Is believed to have
drowned also. They had been missing
since Sunday morning. kidnapping had
been feared
Evening star., 1932-02-06
PRAYER FOR MISSIONS
Woman's Council to Observe World
Day ON February IL.

The Woman's Council Of the Wash
ington Federation of Churches will
observe the world day of prayer for
missions, February Il, in the New York
Avenue Presbyterian Church, at ii
o'clock.
The presiding officers will be Mrs.
H. M. Kendrick and Mrs. Walter r.
Metz. The organist will be Mrs. James
Shera Montgomery, the soloist, Mrs.
Helen Turley, and the chorister, Mrs:
Harvey Baker Smith. The address will
be delivered by DR.. j. r. Sizoo. Others
participating In the service will be Mrs.
H.. e. Beatty, Mrs. Charles Noble, Mrs.
w. S. Abernethy, Mrs. w. 9. Jameson.
Mrs. e. r. Alvord, Mrs. r. B. Kennard
and Mrs. F. E. Edgington.
Evening star., 1932-02-06
GOEBEL'S DIESEL PLANE
SETS ALTITUDE MARK
py the Associated Press.

0y the Associated PFess.
DALLAS, Tex, February 6.-Art
Goebel, winner of the Dole nonstop
flight to Hawaii, yesterday set what was
believed an altitude record for a plane
powered by a Diesel engine.
His Paragraph showed he attained
height of 20,865 feet In flight over
Love Field here He said the previous
record for Diesel motor powered plane
was 1880 feet.
Evening star., 1932-02-06
ADMIRAL NoMURA SAILS.

TOXIC, February 6 -(P0.-Admiral
Kichisaburo Nomura, recently appointed
to command the third japanese feet,
which includes vessels stationed at
Shanghai, sailed today from the naval
base at Sasebo for Shanghai to take
command. The name Of the vessel on
which he sailed was not given.
Evening star., 1932-02-06
DR.. PIERCE TO DISCUSS
THE BIBLE AND BELIEF
French Mu1ic Program Planned by
organist, Assisted b. Mc==--
Contraltp

How Much Of the Bible Can We
Believe?' is the subject upon which Or.
Ulysses g. B. Pierce, minister of Al
Souls Unitarian Church, will preach at
tomorrow mornings service. Church
school is at GAS am At 5 o'clock
Lewis Corning Atwater,' organist, will
be assisted in a program Of French
music by Flora McGill Keefer, mezzo-
contralto. At $50 o'clock Mrs. Paul
Heyl will speak on "A Tourists Impras-
sion Of Egypt" The speaker at the
fireside circle for young people at 30
o'clock will be Jeanette Rankin, who
will discuss The Pact of Paris and
General Disarmament"
At the meeting of the Women's ALL
ance February 10 at II o'clock Mis-.
Caroline Huston Thompson will speak
on The Younger Generation at Ge-
neva" In the evening the combined
glee clubs of George Washington Uai-
versity will give concert in Pierce
Hall
Evening star., 1932-02-06
TWO POWERS JOIN MOVE.
Germany and Italy to Work for Peace
in Far East.

NANKING, February (E9.-The
German and italian diplomatic repre-
sentatiyes in China notified the Chinese
government today that their respective
governments have joined the United
States and Great Britain in the pro-
posal for a solution Of the japanese
crisis, it was stated at the foreign office
today
Evening star., 1932-02-06
Unemployment Severe.

Latest reports from Consul General
Cunningham showed Shanghai had for
its Chinese population a rice supply
adequate for two weeks at best. Un-
employment was severe, estimated at
$4,000
Formal announcement that japanese
troops would go to Shanghai was deliv-
cred to the State Department by Am
bassador Debuchi yesterday. He had
previously said his government had no
such intention, apparently net having
been informed Of the latest develop
mentS.
Conversations with Great Britain are
being carried en- at London through the
American embassy there. This devel-
oped after British Ambassador Lindsay
ment for fill-in on the latest develop
ments. The transatlantic telephone is
playing big part in the work.
Connally Urges Caution.
Senator Connally Of Texas, a mem
Der Of the Foreign Relations Committee,
took a strong hand yesterday against
the embodiment of the United States
in war which might develop in the Far
East.
ut is unthinkable that America
should become involved in war" he said.
Connally said the present situation is
not unlike that which precipitated the
World War In his opinion, Japan does
not want war with any Of the great
powers, but he said he believes she
does want Manchuria and appears to
have it in her grasp.
The State Department has had no
advices indicating Japan has ordered
a general mobilization of troops, and
officials In the department do not be-
lieve rumors to that effect are true.
Prepare for Amy Emergency.
Indications now are that no definite
plan can be drawn earlier than next
week, if at all.
The State, War and Navy Depart
mentS are giving undivided attention 70
the Shanghai situation and are max
ing preparations to meet any emerg-
ency which may arise.
The French Minister at Nanking has
advised American Minister johnson
there that there Is no truth In re-
ports the French officials permitted
japanese bluejackets to cross the
French Concession in Shanghai.
The French Minister, Johnson said,
reported that French officials in Shang-
their concession from becoming in
volved in the struggle between the
japanese and the Chinese and asked
that the American State Department
be SO advised.
Evening star., 1932-02-06
NEW PEACE BID PLANNED.
Stimson Works on Substitute Proposals.
Marked Optimism Expressed.

Secretary Of State Stimson today was
perfecting plans which should result in
new peace proposals to Japan and China.
There still was no indication as to
what line would be taken by this Gov
eminent and Great Britain in getting
around japanese objections to the f1rst
plan for ending hostilities at Shanghai.
Despite the tenseness there, &C
centuated by the dispatch of a japanese
army contingent and the flight OF
Chinese refugees to the international
Settlement, there was marked optimism
at the State Department.