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Evening star., 1932-09-11
FRANCE S|DESTEPS
REICH ARMS PLEA
Official Reply Tells Berlin
Controversy Must Be
Taken to League.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS, September 1o-A special
courier left for Berlin tonight with a
momentous diplomatic document -
Frances reply to Germany's demand
for equality in ornaments.
The French note, unanimously ap-
proved by the Council of Ministers, pre-
sided over by President Albert Lebrun,
asserts that Germany Is demanding re-
vision Of the Versailles treaty. matter
which cannot be undertaken by France
and Germany alone, but must be car
ried to the League OF Nations.
Tomorrow the reply will be pre-
sented to the Berlin government by the
French Ambassador in the German
capital. Premier Edouard Herriot said
the document probably viii not be pub
lished In Paris until Monday evening.
Statement Expected Today.
The premier is expected to make an
important pronouncement tomorrow on
international affairs. He is to speak
at the dedication of monument COM
memorating the first battle Of the
Marne to be presented by American
donors at Meaux. Whether M. Herriot
will touch on the arms question was
not certain, but it was learned that
toward America.
In addition to asserting that the arms
controversy should be taken to the
League of Nations, Frances reply to
the German demand enunciates the
position that since disarmament dis
cllssions are already under way at
Geneva 1t would be improper for France
to engage in bilateral negotiations OF
interest to many other countries.
The reply recalls the traditional doc
trine that France is disposed to reduce
armaments in proportion to the in
crease in arrangements for international
security, it is understood.
French spokesmen pointed out that
under the Versailles treaty Germany
agreed to observe the ornaments pro-
visions of that treaty until they were
modified by the League.
1t also was pointed out that, under
the League covenant, members OF the
League recognized that the mainte-
nance of peace required reduction in
national armaments to the lowest point
consistent with national safety.
Denies Report on Italy.
A government spokesman took ex-
ception to published accounts that Italy
is backing the German demand for
arms equality.
The French understanding, this
spokesman said, is that Italy wants the
lowest possible level of armaments and
therefore does not favor an equality
which would involve an increase instead
of a reduction in arms. The Italian po-
sition, according to the spokesman, is
equality based on reductions which
would permit economies to all partici-
pating nations.
Evening star., 1932-09-11
TRIPLE c. O.P.F|RE
RAKES ROOSEVELT
Mills Calls Him Weak, JahnCke
Hits Repeal Plan, Thacher'
Doubts Capacity.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Three highly placed Republicans yes
terday carried the cause of President
Hoover to the people in political ad-
dresses in three Eastern cities.
Secretary Mills of the Treasury, As
sistant Secretary Jahncke of the Navy
and Solicitor General Thomas D.
Thacher joined in attacking the candi-
dacy Of Gov. Roosevelt, the Democratic
nominee for the presidency.
Mills in referring to the Governors
speeches on the Nations economic prob
lem, asserted in a speech at Port
land, Me-:
Calls Governor Academic.
"It is this failure to grasp the prob
lens of the hour that gives the Gov
ernor's suggestions an atmosphere OF
unrealtv and makes them almost aca-
denlic In relation to our immediate Diff
culties.
Now the plain truth Of the matter
is that President Hoover has come to
grips with his problem. Gov. Roosevelt,
If his public utteranceS to date are a
fair guide, has not"
At Cleveland, Jahncke in discussing
prohibition said that IF the eighteenth
amendment is to be removed from the
Constitution it can be accomplished
only through the measure proposed by
the Republican party"
Southern States Cited.
Gov. Roosevelt, he said, pledges his
party to repeal-knowing full well that
the Democratic proposal to repeal the
eighteenth. amendment viii be defeated
by Democratic votes In the Southern
States"
Thacher told an audience in Wor-
cester, Mass, that unless the Amer
lean people are assured that the Demo-
cratic candidate has something more to
offer than the leadership of the forces
of discomfort in time of national
strain and stress they will have no
doubt that the welfare of the Nation
and the integrity of our institutions
must be served by continuing in office
the President Of the United States"
Evening star., 1932-09-11
R. LOAN TOEND
DC. .AL[EYSSTUD|ED.
Two Agencies Here Might Be
Eligible to Wipe Out Old
Dwellings.

Requirements for obtaining from the
Reconstruction Finance Corporation a
loan with which to wipe out Washing
tons long-standing alley housing prob
lem are being studied closely by civic
leaders and officials interested in alley
clearance.
Under the enlarged authority of the
r. F. c., funds may be loaned for alley
improvement and low-cost mass hous-
ing to corporations formed wholly for
the purpose of providing houses for
families Of low income, or for recon-
struction Of slurn areas" providing such
corporations are State regulated as to
dividends.
The suggestion has been made that
the United States Housing Corporation
or the Washington Sanitary Housing
Co. may come within the provisions of
the act governing loans for this purpose,
in which event they would be eligible
to secure from the r. F. C. sufficient
money to rid the Capital once and for
all Of its alley housing blo..
Possibilities Pointed Out.
John Ihlder, housing expert, who has
taken leading part in the movement
to rid the city of its 2,400 alley dwell
ings, points out in letter to The Star
that while various States must pass
special legislation imposing very definite
and drastic State supervision over the
proposed limited dividend housing CCm-
panies. there is possibility that the
United States Housing Corporation
might be the exception to this rule"
However, Thomas w. O'Brien, execu-
tive vice president and counsel Of the
corporation, Is of the opinion that a
special act Of Congress would be neces-
sary to empower the corporation to I'M
dertake any new housing enterprise
The Housing Corporation was organ
ized during the World War to handle
emergency housing problems, he ex-
planned, and under the law its sole re-
manning function now is to liquidate
what survives of its one-time gigantic
holdings.
The corporation has to its credit in
the Treasury an unused portion of its
original capital. amounting now to
slightly more than $500,000. Efforts
have been made In the past to secure
authority from Congress for appropria-
ton of this money to aid in ameliorat-
ulS dueJ 1lcICt dIlQ 1dLIuIt VI
the legislation thus far is laid to the
pressure Of other important business in
Congress rather than disapproval Of the
idea. The corporation appears willing
that the surplus should be so diverted,
| for 1t has no further need for 1t.
Housing Company Purpose.
The Washington Sanitary Housing
Co., chartered by act of Congress in
1904, is a limited dividend private cor
poration, which has afforded much re-
| lief to inhabitants of Washingtons al
| ley districts. Founded by group Of
public-Spirited citizens who were con-
cerned over the alley problem, the COM
pany, under its charter, has for its pur-
pose "the building of sanitary houSRs
for the poor to replace the insanitary
houses now occupied by them, especially
in the alleys. and to rent such houses
Continued on Page 2, Column So
Evening star., 1932-09-11
NEW FOREIGN LOAN
SOUGHT BY GREECE
Internal Credit Must Be Restored
Danubian Conference Is
Told.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
STRESA, Italy, September 10.-A
warning that Greece must seek a new
foreign loan to restore internal credit
and prevent the flight of what little
capital is left in the country was voiced
by the Greek representative today be-
fore the Financial Commission Of the
Danubian conference.
Spokesman for Greece, Austria and
Bulgaria tried to obtain priority for
discussion of the grave financial aspects
Of the troubles besetting their respective
nations.
The Economic and Agrarian Commits
sion started a survey to determine the
precise quantities Of cereals which can
be exported from the agrarian nations
participating in the conference.
The purpose Of the parley is to arrive
at measures that may restore prosperity
to the Danubian nations. all of which
have been hit very hard by the depres-
sion
Evening star., 1932-09-11
Directs Roop to Cut Estimates
Half Billion Under Current
Appropriations.
SEEKS AUTHORITY OF CONGRESS
TO SAVE ADDITIONAL $500, 100000
Curtailment of Construction After Julv
Possible, Cabinet Officers
Are Informed.

Advancing major step In the administrations campaign
President Hoover has called the
the executives all other every
from their budget requests looking operation
of the Government in the next fiscal year.
making public yesterday letter. White
disclosed that Mr. Hoover ordered Roop
director Of the budget to cut expenditures
below the appropriations voted
year.
On top Of this reduction the President associ-
aes in the administration to detailed
Congress authority make still through
changes the law. Although no mention of the
savings which he thought might be effected through legislative
indications from other administration
expenditures $30OOOOOO by
alterations in statutory requirements This would
economy program of 5000 100000.
Evening star., 1932-09-11
TENOR CANES DIRECTOR;
JAILED FOR 3 MONTHS
Milan Views Decision as Uphold
ing Maestro's Right to Pick
Artists.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MILAN, Italy. September 10.-The
opera tenor, Giordano Callegari, today
was sentenced to three months in jail
for Gaming the musical director, Gaetano
Bavagnoli.
Opera circles regarded the police
court decision as important because 1t
upheld the right Of a director to choose
the artists under him with free hand.
The Gaming allegedly was administered
when Callegari learned he had not been
signed for the Carlo Felice Theater
season at Genoa.
The singer said he acted within his
rights because the director had injured
his decorum by calling him dog" and
questioning his professional ability.
1t was alleged that Bavagnolfs in
juries had incapacitated him for work
for nearly month.
Evening star., 1932-09-11
BOLIvIANS REINFORCE LINE.
Fighting Near Fort Boqueron Reported
Still On.

ASUNCION, September 10 P).-The
latest statement from the minister Of
war today said that according to COM
munication at 10 am. fighting was con-
tinuing between Paraguayan and Bo-
livian troops near Fort Boqueron in the
Chaco.
1t was added that the Paraguayans
we're confronted with Bolivian reinforce
mentS.
A military communique earlier in the
morning said Paraguayan troops had
captured Fort Boqueron yesterday after
noon and that one Paraguayan officer
was killed and four wounded.
Meanwhile the Paraguayan govern
ment was preparing to inform the
League of Nations that Bolivia had
opened warlike operations in the long
disputed wilderness of the Chaco with
out a declaration of war.
The foreign Office explained the noti-
ication had not gone forward because
Paraguay did not wish to disturb neutral
negotiations on this side of the Atlantic
Evening star., 1932-09-11
082 IN B. E. F. RATED CRIMINALS,
SAYS REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON
Jury Probe Will Show Dynamite Was Concealed in
Camp, He Charges in Letter.

ing will appear before the grand jury
IN Washington shortly and prove that
there were dynamite, guns and ammu-
milton IN the B. E. F. camp" the letter
said in part.
Very shortly also will be published
the names and addresses of 982 crimi-
mails who were members of the B. e. F.
OF 1854 members of the B. E. F. whose
fingerprints have been searched, police
records have so far been found for
l,069 of these individuals,
Many Of these individuals have been
convicted as many as four times.
These 982 criminals were from a
very small group whose fingerprints
were officially received. Nine thousand
Of the bonus marchers refused to give
their names or have, their fingerprints
taken"
Evening star., 1932-09-11
IMMEDIATE TRUCE
ASKED IN CHACO
Neutral Nations Send Notes
to Bolivia and Paraguay.
Battle Continues.
BY the Associated Press.


Representatives of the five neutral
nations that have been attempting to
compose differences between Paraguay
and Bolivia yesterday sent both coun-
tries identic notes calling upon them to
declare an immediate truce and submit
the dispute to arbitration.
The move was made in the face Of re-
ports that fighting, reported to be Of
major consequence around Fort Bo-
queron in the Gran Chaco region, was
continuing.
The plea dispatched to the countries
involved in the territory dispute urged
an immediate agreement to stop fight
ing.
The action of the neutrals, which in
clude representatives of the United
States, Colombia, Mexico. Cuba and
Uruguay, came just as report received
here from the Bolivian general staff
claimed victory over 1000 Paraguayan
troops in the Chaco region.
NOV WY N-c nrv~,r0nrrS rN,w
Evening star., 1932-09-11
RACE IN DOUBT AS WALKER SAILS
ON HEALTH JOURNEY TO EUROPE
Activity of Mayor Mckee Tangles Political Situation
Before Election to Fill Vacancy.

friends, the former mayor said he would
return on the same boat. It is due
back October 8, just one month before
the presidential election and the elec-
ton called to fill the vacancy" in the
Office OF mayor.
AS the liner pulled out. Democratic
organization chiefs indicated they had
reached no decision on whether to put
Walker up as their nominee.
The question must be decided within
week after Walkers return, but John
F. Curry, Tammany chief, has let 1t be
known he and his political allies will
put of their formal announcement as
long as possible.
AS Walker sailed away from the tan
gled political situation, his successor,
Joseph " Mckee. q non-Tammany
Continued on Page 2, Column a.
Evening star., 1932-09-11
"PARAGUAYANS REPULSED." !"
Bolivian Army Officers Report Attackers
in Flight,

LA PAz, September 10 CP.-The
army general staff insisted tonight that
a Paraguayan assault on the strategical-
ly important Chaco defense post, Fort
Boqueron. had not only been repulsed,
but that "the enemy was in pell-mell
flight" before pursuing Bolivian troops.
There was no information as to the
number of casualties in the engagement,
which has been reported going on for
more than a day, except that there
have been numerous casualties, es-
pecially among the Paraguayan cadets"
The announcement said the Paraguay
ans were fleeing through the old road
toward Islapoi" (Which was taken to
mean that the Paraguayans were re-
treating southwark and eastward, since
Fort Boqueron Is almost in the exact
center Of the lower Chaco region).
Evening star., 1932-09-11
WOMAN'S BODY TAKEN
FROM NIAGARA RIVER
Witnesses Report Seeing Victim
Enter Stream and Go Over Falls.
! Valise Discovered.
Rr the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y, September
z0.-The body of a woman was recov-
cred from the Niagara River above the
American Falls today, and police De-
1ieved it might be that OF woman
who was seen to enter the stream from
Green Island yesterday. Several per
sons told police, however, that the
woman seen in the water yesterday hao
been carried over the cataract.
A valise was found on Green Island
which contained articles of clothing,
rent receipts signed by Mary McNaugh-
ton, and a receipt for Pullman berth
from Chicago to this city.
The body recovered today is that of q
woman about so years old, weighing
about 140 pounds, with thin brown hair.
The clothing consisted of light waist,
blue skirt and brown shoes and
stockings.
Evening star., 1932-09-11
KILLED IN GUN DUEL
Employe Fatally Wounded in Set
tling Dispute.

QUINCY, Fla, September 10 (R.-G.
P. Peacock, an employe Of the Ameri-
can Sumatra Tobacco Co., was killed
and D. F. Smith, assistant manager of
the company's Hlorida division, was
seriously wounded on highway near
here today, and authorities presumed
bandits shot them, but Smith regained
consciousness and said they "shot 1t
out" in a personal dispute.
Passersby found Peacock's body in the
road, and nearby lay Smith q short
distance from their automobile.
Evening star., 1932-09-11
By the Associated Press.

by Ih6 ASSOCIated Press.
NEW YORK, September 1o.-James
j. Walker, who resigned his Office of
mayor at the height of custer proceed
ings before Gov Roosevelt, was on the
high seas tonight, bound on a cruise to
Italy, he explained, because Of his
health.
Walker made his decision to go abroad
only last night on the advice Of his
physician.
He was accompanied only by his for
mer executive secretary, who has been
a constant companion since Walker
gave up the toga of mayor.
Standing on the deck waving 10
Evening star., 1932-09-11
VISAS REFUSED TROTZKY

ISTANBUL, Turkey, September 10
R.-Although Leon Trotzky had re-
ceived permission to visit health re-
sort In Czechoslovakia for two months,
the Balkan countries have refused tran
sit visas which would permit him to
cross their territory.
He is now seeking permission from
italy and Germany to travel through
those countries TO Czechoslovakia.
Evening star., 1932-09-11
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PIERRE, S. D., September lo.-Re2-
resentative Royal C. johnson, Republi-
can, OF South Dakota, charged today
that 982 members of the Bonus Expe-
dictionary Force had been found to have
criminal records.
The South Dakotan made his charges
in a letter to Carl c. Lauxmap, presi-
dent Of the Sioux Falls Service Mems
Voters League, which challenged re-
ports that there were dynamite, guns
and ammunition in the ranks of the
bonus army at Washington. A copy Of
the letter was sent to the Associated
Press.
Witnesses Of unimpeachable stand
Evening star., 1932-09-11
MILLS WARNS OF CHANGE.
People Should Know Better Leadership
Is Certain, He Adds.

PORTLAND, Me-, September 10 up.
Directing his appeal to the forgot
ten man" not to change the Nations
leadership during the present crisis,
Secretary Mills tonight declared that
President Hoover had come to grips with
the country's economic problem, but
that Gov Roosevelt apparently had not.
Referring to the Democratic presi-
Dental candidates speeches, the Treas
ury head asserted:
''It is this failure to grasp the prob
lens of the hour that gives the Gov
ernor's suggestions an atmosphere OF
unreality and makes them almost aca-
demic in relation to our immediate
difficulties.
Now the plain truth of the matter
is that President Hoover has come to
grips with his problem. Gov. Roose-
welt, If his public utterances to date
are a fair guide, has not"
Mills spoke as the Maine voters pre-
(ContinlIed on Page 4, Column 81
Evening star., 1932-09-11
DUCE REVIEWS YOUTHS
$4,000 March by Mussolini at An
nual Encampment.

ROME, September 10 (P.-In the
uniform of militiaman, Premier Mus
solini stood for two hours today while
$4,000 black-shirted Avanguardisti
marched in review before him. The
Avanguardisti are youths who sooa will
be full-hedged Fascists.
The occasion was the annual encamp-
ment Of the organization. The youths
paraded at quick-step down the broad
Via Nazionale.
Evening star., 1932-09-11
Lion Routs Audience
From 1'heater, Then
Returns to His Cage
BY the Associated Press.
CAM TOnEAY1O Tka'

BY the Associated PreSS.
SAN LORENZO, Italy, Septem-
ber 10.-Several persons were
slightly hurt today in rush for
exits Of a theater after lion had
escaped from a backstage cage
and strolled onto the stage.
The lion was as much fright
ened as the audience when he
reached the footlights and re-
turned quickly to the cage. There
he waited for his trainer to close
the door, which had been in
securely locked in. the first place.
Evening star., 1932-09-11
Six States to Hold
Primaries; One to
Have Run-Of Vote

Leading events on the political
calendar Of the Nation during the
coming week are as follows:
Monday.
Maine-General election for
State and congressional Offices.
Tuesday.
Vermont-Democratic and Re-
publican primaries.
New Hampshire - Democratic
and Republican primaries.
Michigan-Democratic and Re-
publican primaries.
Colorado-Democratic and Re-
publican primaries.
Washington-Democratlc and
Republican primaries.
Louisiana-Democratic primary.
South Carolina - Democratic
run-off primary for United States
Senator.
Texas-Democratic State Cen
vention at Lubbock to certify
nominees for State offices.
Evening star., 1932-09-11
Wales to Open Danish Fair.

COPENHAGEN, September 10 R.-
It was oficially announced today that
the Prince of Wales would open the
Anglo Danish Exposition September "a.
Evening star., 1932-09-11
SENTENCED IN BOMBINGS
Tephew Of Revolutionist Impris-
oned in Cuba.

oned in Cuba.
HAVANA, September 10 [P)-Antonio
Mendieta, son of a former chief of
police Of Havana and nephew Of Col.
Carlos Mendieta, leader of the 1881
revolution, was sentenced today to serve
eight years and one month in prison
upon his conviction of completely in
several bomb throwings.
Evening star., 1932-09-11

COLOR SECTIONS PAGES.
Holly of Hollywood; Keeping Up With
the Joneses Mutt and JEFF; Reg'lar
Fellers; Mr.. and Mrs; Tarzan; Lit
tie Orphan Annie: Moon Mullins;
S'matter Pop.
Evening star., 1932-09-11
TODAY'S STAR
PART ONE-20 PAGES.
General NewS-Local, National and
Foreign.

PART TWO-8 PAGES.
Editorial and Editorial Features.
Fraternities-Page 4.
News OF the Clubs-Page 6.
Y. w. c. A. News-Page 6.
Army and Navy News-Page 6.
Serial Story, THE Runaway Wife
Page 7.
Disabled Vetersns-Page 7.
American Legion-Page 8.
District of Columbia Naval Reserve
Page 8.
Evening star., 1932-09-11

Amusement Section-Schools, Theaters
and Music.
In the Motor World-Page IL.
Aviation News-Page 13.
Radio News-Page 13.
Evening star., 1932-09-11

Financial and Classified Advertising.
District National Guard-Page IA.
Public Library News-Page IA.
Organized Reserves-Page II.
Evening star., 1932-09-11

PART SEVEN-16 PAGES.
Magazine Section.
Cross Word Puzzle-Page 13.
Boys and Girls Page-Page Il.
High Lights of History-Page is.
Those Were the Happy Days-Page I6.
Evening star., 1932-09-11
PART FOUR-14 PAGES.

PART THREE-l2 PAGES.
Society.
Evening star., 1932-09-11
COLOR SECTION-s PAG

GRAPHIC SECTIONS PAGES.
World Events in Pictures.
Evening star., 1932-09-11
PART SIX-l4 PAGES.

PART FIVE PAGES.
Gnnrfs Section
Evening star., 1932-09-11
WEATHER.

NU . WththrF HuTNHu FUftCNktT
Fair today and tomorrow; slightly
warmer tomorrow: gentle winds. mostly
east and southeast
Temperatures-Highest II. at 3 pm
yesterday; lowest, SO, at 6:l5 am. yester-
day. Fun report on page Q.
Evening star., 1932-09-11

CONTINUED on Page 8, Column 81
Evening star., 1932-09-11

Continued on Page 4, Column q.
Evening star., 1932-09-11

CONTINUED On Page 2, Column a.
Evening star., 1932-04-23
SENATORS STUDY
JOB AGENCY BILL
Measure Amending 1929
Real Estate Tax Sales
Law Also Considered.

Two bills recommended by the Com
mlSSioners, one establishing new regu-
lationS for employment agencies and
the other making minor amendments
to the 1929 law governing real estate
tax sales, were considered by the SEN
ate District Committee yesterday after
noon and taken under advisement for
action later.
Both measures were explained to
Chairman Capper and Senators Austin
and Kean by Vernon West and Thomas
F. Cameron of the corporation counsel's
staff.
John M. Sinsheimer, who operates an
employment agency, indorsed the bill
but urged the committee to consider
making the proposed new license fee
$50 instead Of 500 a year. He pointed
out that $50 license would be an in
crease of 100 per cent over the present
license of $25 a year.
that when the District bids in prop
erty at tax sale and two years elapse
without its redemption by the owners,
the city may apply to the District Su-
preme Court for an order to sell the
property to satisfy the taxes due.
The amendments relate principally
to the method of giving notice to own
erS and other interested parties before
such court procedure is instituted.
Senator Austin stressed the impor-
tance of giving owners adequate no.
tice and Chairman Capper turned the
bill over to him for study before the
committee acts.