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Evening star., 1933-10-14
GERMANY'S MOVE
SURPRISE TO j. S.
Hull Prepares Report to
Roosevelt and Holds Hur-
ried Conferences.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Germanys notice Of withdrawal
from the Disarmament Conference and
the League of Nations sent reverbera-
tions through official and diplomatic
Washington today, one immediate re-
sult being hurried conference of State
Department chiefs.
Immediately on receiving the news.
Secretary Of State Hull called In Under
secretary william Phillips and Pierre
pont Moffat, in direct charge of Western
European affairs, and an ornaments
limitation expert, to discuss American
policy.
Later the Secretary expected to lay
a detailed report before President
Roosevelt. First advices reaching the
White House were received without
official comment.
Hull Delays Farley.
To allow time for assembling all pos
sible information before speaking on
the matter, Hull postponed his daily
press conference from 10:30 am. until
after noon.
The sudden move Of the Hitler gov
ernment took American officials by
surprise.
Through Norman H. Davis, chief OF
the American delegation at Geneva, the
United States has been striving to exert
conciliating influence in the hope of
bringing Germany and France into
some sort of accord.
Cancellation Difficult.
The German action was seen as max
ing the task of conciliation difficult if
not impossible, although it was indi-
Gated renewed efforts will be made to
use the good Offices of the United States
to move Germany from its stand.
While officials deferred statements
pending full reports from the Ambas-
sador at Berlin and from Mr.. Davis,
they were plainly concerned and un-
certain as to where the developments
might lead.
The action was widely viewed as a
serious blow to the cause of world peace
and as seriously threatening element
in an already tense European situation,
resulting from French distruSt of the
Hitler government.
The German embassy received its
first news of the Withdrawals through
press dispatches.
Luther Sees Caffery.
Dr. Luther conferred with Assistant
Secretary Caffery at the State Depart
ment shortly after receiving the news
Caffery said Luther had requested the
appointment, but had not disclosed
what he wished to discuss.
In some quarters. the view was ex-
pressed the German move might have
been made for strategic purposes to
gain stronger bargaining position.
One State Department official pointed
to possibility that Germany was max
irg bluff in the big international poker
game of disarmament. g.
It was pointed out Germany has left
the Arms Conference before and re-
turned to it. When Germany returned
to the fold last December she had gained
an important concession from France, a
recognition of the right of Germany to
arms equality in principle.
1t has been clearly demonstrated,
however, that France is much less dis
posed to make concessions to the Hitler
government than to previous German
regimes since the war.
Evening star., 1933-10-14
TOXIC CONCENTRATES
TROOPS IN MANCHURIA
Move Believed Precautionary
Measure in Preparation for
Drive on Bandits.
Ry the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
TOXIC, october 14-Authoritative
sources said here today that Japanese
troops were being concentrated at Muk-
den, Changchun and Harbin, in Man.
churia
Apparently the concentration was a
precautionary measure, ostensibly in
preparation for a bandit drive.
U. S. on SideIines.
The United States was described Off
cially today as entirely on the sidelines
SO far as the apparently swift increase
Of tension between Soviet Russia and
Japan is concerned
State Department officials said the
Far Eastern situation was being
watched through regular diplomatic re-
ports, but that Ambassador Joseph H.
Grew in Toxic was merely acting in
the role of newspaper man" in re-
porting to the department. any unusual
developments within view of his post.
Government officials in close touch
with the Far Eastern situation feel that
if any possible hostilities are averted
for the next four weeks the likelihood
of break will be considerably les
Sened
Evening star., 1933-10-14
Declare
Their Views
Justified.
"CRAVEST NEWS
IN 20 YEARS"
Attempt to Curb
HOtheads Held
British Aim.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS, October IA French
spokesman today characterized
the announcement of Germany's
intention to withdraw from the
Disarmament Conference and the
League of Nations as "the grav-
est news in 20 years"
The news was flashed to the
cabinet while it was in session
discussing the armament situa-
tion.
A foreign Office spokesman COM
mented as follows:
France has done what she
could to achieve disarmament.
Her views are shared by the
United States and Great Britain,
and now it is perfectly clear where
Germany stands"
The cabinet discussion of the German
stand was informal because the session
had been adjourned shortly before
Joseph Paul -Boncour. the French for.
eign minister. telephoned from Geneva
The ministers themselves refrained
from public comment. but privately ii
was indicated they viewed Chancellor
Hitler's decision as grave and construed
it as justification for Frances firm
stand
Evening star., 1933-10-14
DILLON, READ PROBE
BROUGHT TO CLOSE
Couzens and Broker Engage
in Sharp Argument Over
Methods.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
New evidence of bankers practices
and profits, cleaned from the books OF
Dillon. Read & Co., was before Senate
investigators today as they turned
toward operations of the Chase Security
Corporation, which have been under
scrutiny for months.
The Dillon, Read inquiry was con-
cluded yesterday with a final burst OF
statistics intermingled with sharp
words between Clarence Dillon, senior
member, and Senator Couzens, outspok-
en- Michigan Republican.
Amid the mass of figures bearing on
the banking firms operations was re-
corded loan of 100000 to Harvey G.
Couch, now a director of the Recon-
struction Finance Corporation. The
loan. made in 1928, was before he took
this post. 1t was listed as only halt
paid at the end of 1881.
Chase Hearing to Begin.
Tuesday the committee will open its
long contemplated inquiry into the
Chase Securities Corporation, affiliate
pf the Chase National Bank.
In its final scrutiny of the Dillon,
Read records the committee turned up
statistics showing the firm managed "a
pools, syndicates and joint accounts
during the five years from 1927 to 1881,
inclusive, and participated in almost SO
others managed by some one else
Other figures disclosed the firm made
profits of nearly s24.000,000 during the
five-year period from issues of stocks
and bonds.
H. C. Hopson. executive vice presi-
dent of the Associated Gas & Electric
Co., who for weeks was sought for
questioning unsuccessfVly, took the wit
ness stand late yesterday for an inquiry
into books of companies he directed.
Dillon and Couzens Tie Up.
Dillon and Couzens had their argu-
ment after the banker had read an
account of investment operations, urged
a free flow of capital to meet long
term needs and told the committee
that about S3000,000000 in long-term
obligations soon would have to be re-
funded
Referring to evidence that the Dill
Ion Banking Co. profited heavily from
foreign bonds now in default. while
the books of one S6O,00OO00 domestic
investment trust showed loss of ap-
proXimately $26,000,000 in assets value,
Couzens asked:
do you expect to secure public con-
hdence after the disclosures made here
not only of Diiion-Reads handling of
foreign loans, but domestic sales as
well?"
Dillon did not reply at the moment,
but a half nod from the banker
indicated affirmation, and CouzenS
went on:
Difficulty F0reseen.
Il think if you are still of that view
point, after all this testimony, you are
very gravely in error as to the return
of public confidence and that you will
have continued difficulty, if not al
most an impossibility. of accomplish
ing a refunding of these securities that
you say have to be refunded"
II am sorry, Senator Couzens. that
you feel that way" observed Dillon.
Couzens told him he was merely
citing "the public reaction" and, re-
ferring to mutual exchange of ap-
probation between the committee and
Dillon in their dealings, added:
Il don't want this hearing to end
with a mere exchange of words, when
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Evening star., 1933-10-14
BRITAIN'S ROLE DESCRIBED.
Officials Declared Seeking to Keep
Hotheads From Acting.

officials Declared Seeking to Keep
Hotheads From Acting.
LONDON. October IA CP.-Great
Britain's role in the grave world crisis
as the result of the German withdrawal
from the disarmament conference and
the League of Nations was described to-
day as an effort to keep the European
hotheads from rocking the boat.
Prime Minister Ramsay Macdonald
maintained the closest contact with Sir
John Simon. the British foreign secre-
tary at Geneva, and explicitly instructed
the foreign Office in Downing street to
make no official comment.
The German decision did not come
as a complete surprise, however, to
London political observers, who al
though not unmindful Of the possibility
of clash with Germany, did not ex-
pect the move before the reassembly
of the full Disarmament Conference
Monday.
In his retreat at Chequers, Mr. Mac
Donald laid firm hand on the British
governmental machinery as a precau-
ton against any misstep which might
adversely affect the European situa-
ton.
Sir John. the chief of the British
disarmament delegation, will say moth
ing at Geneva without the approval OF
Mr.. Macdonald and the national gov
ernment leaders in London.
Evening star., 1933-10-14
GERMANY WILL LEAVE LEAGUE:
QUITS PARLEY IN ARMS DISPUTE;
REICHSTAC ORDERED DISSOLVED
Election Set for November II
To Learn Attitude on Regime
Eon Hindenburg Signs Decree to Sound
Out Sentiment on Nazi Govern
ment's Political Course.

dissolve the Reichstag by decree Of
President Paul ven Hindenburg. and to
hold new elections November II. came
as a bombshell to Berlin. There was
no anticipation of dissolution Of the
Reichstag. convened after the election
of Chancellor Adolf Hitler on March
S. which was expected to hold office
for four years.
1t was the Reichstag which consoli-
dated and legalized the Hitler dictator
ship by voting the enabling law. 1t
met only once after its opening ses-
sion. The Nazis have an absolute ma
jority therein only with the co-opera-
ton of the Nationalists.
The new elections present an enor-
nous puzzle. There is only one party
legally alive in the country-Hitler
own. The others have ceased to exist.
Either the elections must take place
on the Italian model, with candidates
of only one party-the Nazi party
participating. or the other parties must
be readmitted again. The future Is
unpredictable.
(Copyright. 1933)
Evening star., 1933-10-14
EFFORT TO MEET GIRL
LANDS YOUTH IN JAIL Is DAYS

The futile efforts Of youth to meet
girl with whom he fell in love from
picture published in a newspaper
four years ago, were eliminated in
Police Court today. when he was sent
to jail for accosting her on the street:
For the past several years, MARCEL
Ridgely, Is, testified he has been fol-
lowing Miss Ruth Byrd, %, 2700 Chain
Bridge road, whose photographs had
attracted his attention. She thwarted
his every attempt to obtain an intro
duction, and when he approached her
at her home yesterday, she had a
policeman arrest him for disorderly
conduct.
Once before, about three years ago,
Miss Byrd had Ridgely, q painter, locked
up on one of the numerous occasions
he followed her. Police, however. held
Evening star., 1933-10-14
n. R. A.FACES CRISIS
IN EAGLE REMOVAL
Must Make Good Its Claim
That Action Results in
Economic Death.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
A swift succession of events this week
brought N. r. A. to new turning
point. at which its influence and fu-
ture course appeared to depend largely
upon impending decisions of its leaders
and the outcome of the Unemployment
census under way today all over the
Nation
The recovery unit was faced with
having to make good its claim that re-
moval of the Blue Eagle. done now in
a few instances, would be terrific pun
ishment, even economic DEATH" to
chiselers. or risk collapse of the whole
voluntary movement for higher wages
and more jobs. Hugh S. Johnson and
would be no public apathy toward this
enforcement, and action was due.
Retail Decision Promised.
A public pronouncement and formal
decision on the minimum price control
provisions of the retail codes, which
are slated for drastic revision and elm
nation of 'mark-ups," was promised.
johnson faced here real dilemma. A
volume of farm sentiment hostile to N.
R. A., as the promoter of the fortunes
of industrial and commercial workers
and higher costs, for the farmer, has
been reported to him as being concen-
trated against the "mark-upS," with the
idea these will increase the spread be-
tween prices at which they sell and
those at which they buy.
On the other hand, an overwhelming
of hn l
retail merchants, officials say, have
their hearts set upon minimum prices
10 per cent or Z per cent above the
cost of goods as delivered to them.
In the last analysis. the decision was
up to President Roosevelt.
The judicial arm of N. R. A., the Ma
tional Labor Board, next week will have
to make good also. Its chairman, Sen
ator Wagner of New York, has said
fatty and uncompromisingly that Ken
lucky coal mine operators who ignored
the boards summons to an arpltratlon
meeting will be made to come in: They
have challenged the industrial law al
ready in publicly refusing to deal with
the United Mine Workers.
The present census was to tell whe-
ther the Blue Eagle did its job. Three
million employers have been given cards
on which they will indicate what the
pay roll and number of employees Is
today and what it was on July II.
The best guess today is 100000 new
jobs. If the figure drops below that, it
may be necessary to revise codes to
establish an average work week of 80
hours instead Of the prevailing 40. It
may be necessary to apply external aids
of financing nature in even greater
degree than the credit expansion and
deposit releasing program now mapped
out
Evening star., 1933-10-14

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN, October 14-President Paul
Won Hindenbarg today signed a decree
dissolving the Reichstag, the German
parliament. and announced a 'pleb-
iscite' will be held for the German
voters to determine their attitude to-
ward the new regime, and to make
plain whether they indorse the Nazi
governments political course.
Dr. Joseph Goebels, minister Of public
enlightenment and propaganda, issued
an appeal to the nation on behalf of
the Reich government to acquaint the
man on the street with the presidents S
dramatic decree.
The new Reichstag elections were set
for November II.
DR.. Goebels also informed the statt-
halters, or state governors. to dissolve
the state diets, but to refrain from
setting new elections for the present.
BY Gable to The Star.
BERLIN, Germany, October A.
The German governments decision to
Evening star., 1933-10-14

him for short while and released him
without placing charge.
Oddly enough, the young mans ar
rest was just at the moment when he
was, he said. about to apologize for his
shadow work. Two weeks ago Miss
Byrd turned to face Ridgely and warned
him If he didn't stop following her she
would have him locked up. Yesterday
he stopped her and started conversa-
ton.
I'm sorry about" But the officer
was called.
II gave up my girl, who lived in the
neighborhood, !" the defendant told Judge
Gus A. Schuldt, 80 that I might meet
Miss BYRD"
Judge Schuldt ordered a $25 fine, but
Ridgely was unable to pay and began
serving Q 15-day sentenke in jail.
Evening star., 1933-10-14
GERMANY PLEDGES
ACTION IN ATTACKS.
Won Neurath Apologies for
Keeping U. S. Ambassador
Waiting Six Hours.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN, October IA The United
States had assurance today that the
German government would leave no
stone unturned in prosecuting Nazis
who molest Americans.
In a meeting at which American
Ambassador william E. Dodd cited the
cases of at least 27 United States cit
liens allegedly assaulted within the last
few months, Foreign Minister Won Neu-
rath:
/. Apologized profusely for keeping
the Ambassador waiting six hours;
2 Promised that nothing would be
eft undone to handle the protests sat-
isfactorily; and
3. Suggested that future mutual dis
cussions be arranged to settle the mat
ter definitely.
In the future discussions, it was as
sumed, an answer will be given to Sec
retary of State Cordell Hull's request
from Washington for information as to
what action has been taken in the 81
cases in which Americans have filed
affidavits
Before the Ambassador finally gained
an audience Won Neurath and the Ger
man cabinet considered the protests
along with the disarmament question in
a day-lorg session.
1t was apparent. despite the reas-
surance of Won Neurath, that Ambas-
sador Dodd did not consider the matter
closed
THE matter is in the process of a
solution which I think will be salts
factory" he said.
Dodd said he had been definitely
promised written check-up from the
foreign Office by Monday. He was ad-
vised by telephone as to the likely con-
tent of the promised statement.
II would rather not discuss this until
I receive the written communication"
he said.
Evening star., 1933-10-14
CONSERVATION IN GENEVA.
German Delegation Makes Plans to
Leave for Berlin.

GENEVA. Switzerland. October IA (F).
"A report received here today that
Germany had decided to withdraw from
the Disarmament Conference, and also
to resign from the League Of Nations
created a feeling of CONSERVATION and
sadness.
This report was regarded by the
League and disarmament delegates as
generally grave in purport.
It was learned that the German dele
CATION planned to leave for Berlin this
afternoon.
The members of the delegations of
the other great powers Immediately
held consultations among themselves to
consider the effect on the future OF the
Disarmament Conference.
The first reaction heard was that it
was useless to go on without the
Germans.
(The Steering Committee has voted
that the full Disarmament Conference
shall assemble next Monday)
Davis and Wilson Confer.
Another opinion heard was that the
delegates should frame a convention
without the Germans and then offer it
to them for their signature, with the
understanding that If it is refused the
Versailles shall continue to bind Ger
many.
Norman H. Davis, American Ambas-
sador at Large, held long conference
with Hugh Wilson, the United States
Minister to Switzerland, on the Situ-
alton.
The general opinion among the dele
gates appeared to be that the meeting
Of the full conference slated for Mon
day must be held so all delegates would
have an opportunity to voice their views.
Other delegates considered it most
likely that a meeting of the repre-
sentatives Of the big powers would be
held tonight or tomorrow.
Raoul Amador of Panama, president
of the League Council, announced as
his organization went into q secret
session that Germany would not at
tend. DR.. Friedrich Won Keller, . Ger
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Evening star., 1933-10-14
GERMAN PAPERS SHY At PRINTING
NEWS OF Il. F. L. BOYCOTT PLAN

ing instructions from responsible au-
thorities.
Even an earlier report that the A. F.
of L. boycott vote was directed against
Russia and others, with Germany con-
templated, was shelved by the news
papers themselves - although released
" the Wolff agency.
Editors apparently considered the
subject too dangerous to publish the
story without the express permission Of
the German propaganda ministry.
Evening star., 1933-10-14
Auto Crash Victim
Unconscious After
so Days in Hospital
BY the Associated Press.

BY tne Associated FreSs
ST. PAUL, October l4-For
so days. with the exception of
few brief intervals. Mrs. Dorothy
Hardy, Minneapolis automobile
accident victim. has been uncon-
sciouS in the city hospital.
Mrs. Hardy suffered a frac-
tured skull when struck by an
automobile August "a.
In 1890 Mrs. Max Beghtol.
Lincoln, Nebr., was unconscious
for 50 days at the same hospital
as the result of an automobile
accident. She died October 25,
1880.
Evening star., 1933-10-14
D. C. WOMAN FOUND
POISONED IN HOTEL
Miss Dorothy Salmon Leaves Note,
Contents of Which Are With
held by Police.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, October 14-Miss Doro-
thy Salmon, about Is, was found dead
in hotel room today. apparently the
victim of poison.
She had registered at the hotel Sep
tember 26, giving Washington, D. c., as
her home city. The body, fully clothed,
was found by hotel employees. A note
addressed to Miss Dorothy Barry Of
Oceanside. Long Island. was found In
her room. Police did not divulge its
contents.
Evening star., 1933-10-14
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN, october IA. - News of the
decision of the American Federation of
Labor convention to boycott German
goods failed to reach the breakfast table
here today.
The report that the boycott specifi-
cally was directed against Germany was
withheld from some of the press by the
semi-oficial Wolf news agency, await
Evening star., 1933-10-14
BIG GUNS AT BANGKOK
GUARD AGAINST REBELS
BY the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press
BANGKOK; Siam, October 14-Pro-
tected by artillery attacking forces were
believed unable to match, the capital
tensely awaited the next move today of
rebels advancing on the city.
Suburbanites were warned to seek
safety as the governments loyal army
unlimbered its heavier guns to turn
back the two provincial rebel bands
One arm of the attacking force, COM
manded by member of the royal FAM
lily, worked its way within eight miles
Of the city.
Evening star., 1933-10-14
PACT MAY BE INVOKED.
Rome Thinks Four-Power Treaty Must
Be Called Into Play.

ROME. October IA CR.-Rome po-
litical circles today expressed the be-
lief that Premier Mussolini's four
power European peace pact must now
be called into play to settle the dis
armament questions, at least as they
refer to Europe, as the result OF the
German withdrawal from the disarma-
ment conference and the League OF
Nations
italian circles received the informa-
ton of the German action with great
surprise.
Article of the Mussolini pact speci-
fies that the four-power signatory to
it Italy. Great Britain, France and
GERMANY shall agree to examine the
question of disarmament among them
selves if the Geneva conference fails
or achieves only partial results.
Evening star., 1933-10-14
Flyer Lands at Baghdad.

BAGHDAD, Iraq, October IA @.-
Flight Lieut.. Charles T. P. Ulm arrived
at noon today from Athens, completing
another leg of his flight in an attempt
to surpass the seven-day record from
England to Australia. He left Athens
shortly before midnight,
Evening star., 1933-10-14
DISTINGUISHED Botanist Dies.

BALTIMORE, October IA (P).-Dr.
Charles c. Pitt, professor of botany at
the School of Pharmacy, University of
Maryland. and an international author
ity on lichens, died here yesterday He
had been i'll since leg was amputated
several months ago. He was 64.
Evening star., 1933-10-14

PARIS, October IA R.-Premier
Edouard Daladier will seek emergency
action on q budget bill, public works
program and legislation directed against
the high cost Of living when Parliament
reconvenes Tuesday.
Evening star., 1933-10-14
WEATHER.

". .. WeatIeE ouieau ToieeoS"'
Fair tonight and tomorrow; slowly
rising temperature; gentle variable winds,
becoming moderate southerly by tomor-
row. observation-disclosures. 54. at 4:3O
pm. yesterday; lowest. 40. at 600 am.
today Full report on Page ALI.
Evening star., 1933-10-14

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