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Evening star., 1933-04-10
Tells Naval Inquiry Board
He Would Have Sent
Ship Westward.
MISTAKE IN DIRECTION
CHANGE ORDER RELATED
Aide to Captain of Lost Dirigible
Exonerates Superior of Error
in Testimony.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LAKEHURST, N. j., April TO-
Lieut.. Comdr Herbert v. Wiley, sole
surviving officer of the airship Akron,
testified today that he would not have
taken the course pursued by Comdr.
Frank c. McCord, captain of the ship,
but added that this did not mean Nc
Cord was wrong.
Describing the last flight Of the
Akron, which crashed a week ago with
loss of 73 men, Wiley told the naval
board Of inquiry investigating the dis
aster that after they sighted lightning
Capt. McCord changed the course to
the northeast Wiley, who was execu-
tive officer on the Akron and second
in command, was asked If he considered
this course safe and proper"
I'm my own mind" he said, "my in
clination was to 60 to the westward.
The captain said he had seen lightning
to the westward, although did not see
it until half hour later.
inclined to Turn West"
Although my own inclination was to
turn westward, could not tell the
captain what was best. He had more
information than had. and his ideas
of what would develop were Just as
good as mine"
wiley was asked If there was any
recognized best practice to follow in
such q storm as felled the Akran.
MY own doctrine" he replied, "has
been to place the ship on the west side
Of circular storm In the Northern
Hemisphere"
THAT is you would have laid your
course to the westward?"
'Yes, sir" Wiley replied, but added
that he did not mean to criticize Nc
Cord for following the course he did.
Wiley also said that during the storm,
while the course was being frequently
changed in an effort to dodge the
lightning, McCord told him that there
had been q mistake in connection with
one order. He said McCord told him
he had ordered q 15-degree change Of
course and the course had been changed
so degrees instead.
Rear Admiral Moffett and Comdr.
McCord both were informed few hours
before the Akron took of on her last
flight that weather conditions were
likely to be unfavorable for the object
OF the flight. Comdr. Wiley testified.
There was no indication, however.
|
would place the Akron IN any peril.
Admiral Moffett telephoned the sta
ton from washington at IL am, April
8, . week ago today, asking what time
the Akron was taking OF and saying
he wished to make the flight, Wiley said.
The court convened just after word
had been received of the recovery Of
the body of Admiral Moffett, chief OF
Aeronautics Of the United States Navy,
and one Of the 73 men lost when the
airship crashed at sea week ago.
The body was found 35 miles OF the
New Jersey coast. Just week ago
tonight the Akron set out from here
ON her last flight.
Admiral Butler Presides.
Admiral Henry v. Butler, COM
mandant Of the Washington Navy Yard,
as senior officer, Is president of the
Court of Inquiry His colleagues are
Capt. Harry E. Shoemaker, comman-
dant Of Sunnyvale Air Station, Calf.
and Lieut.. Comdr Sidney-Kraus Of the
Philadelphia Navy Yard.
Lieut.. Comdr. Ralph G. Pennoyer Of
CONTINUED on Page 2, Column ~
Evening star., 1933-04-10
Mclean, Destitute
In Montreal, Asks
$l,333,784 of Estate
Charges Sum Was Wrong
ly Deducted From In.
come Due to Him.

Declaring he is destitute and wishes
to make a cash offer for the Washing
ton Post, Edward B. Mclean, former
publisher of the paper. today asked the
District Supreme Court to compel the
American Security & Trust Co. to show
cause why it should not pay him IN
come allegedly due from his fathers
estate.
Mclean and the trust company are
co-trustees of the estate of the formers
father, John R. Mclean. The trust
company. however, has instituted legal
proceedings seeking to oust Mclean
from his co-trusteeship.
At the request of George B. Fraser
counsel for Mclean, who Is now In
Montreal, Quebec, Justice James M
Proctor set April "a as the date for
hearings on the rule to show cause.
Fraser said Mclean might be per-
sonally present at the hearing.
McLean's petition alleges the trust
company has illegally deducted 1888, ,784
as depreciation on assets in the estate
Continued On Page 2, Column 81
Evening star., 1933-04-10
FAvORS UNLIMITED SCOPE.
Macdonald Reveals Stand in Reply
to Query on Gold Standard

LONDON, April 10 tP).-Prime Min
lister Macdonald told the House of
Commons today that he intended to set
no limit to the subjects which might
be mentioned in conversations between
President Roosevelt and himself during
his coming American visit.
This was in reply to question as to
whether Great Britain's return to the
gold standard was to be discussed. The
questioner asked assurance that the
House of Commons would be consulted
Continued on Page 2, Column 2)
Evening star., 1933-04-10
ROOSEVELT TO THROW FIRST BALL
AT GRIFFITH STADIUM WEDNESDAY
Legislators and Other Government Dignitaries Watch
Cronin Lead Mats Against Athletics.

President Roosevelt will bench" cares
of state, and so will many national leg
islators and governmental dignttaries
for few hours Wednesday afternoon
while the American League champion
ship chase gets under way in Grifith
Stadium
The President will formally start the
season by throwing a glistening new
base ball to Shortstop Joe Cronin, who
will make his league bow as the boy
manager" In plotting his Nationals In
their clash with Connie Mack's Ath-
leticS.
It win be the second appearance/as q
principal IN q season opening ceremony
here for the President. In 1917. when
he was Assistant Secretary Of the Navy,
Mr.. Roosevelt helped raise the nag be-
fore the first game at the ball park.
Mrs. Roosevelt and several members
Of the cabinet and their ladies are ex-
pected to be in the presidential box,
close to the Nationals dugout. The
Vice President for the first time will
Evening star., 1933-04-10
DAI,RYMPLE WILL PROBE "DECEIT"
IN KEEPING MARRIED WORKERS
Prohibition Chief Orders Immediate Investigation
Into Reports From Over Nation.

Of this department, and whose hus-
bands are also employed by the Prohibi-
ton Bureau, have been posing as single
II such cases of fraud or deciet are found
these will be considered sufficient
grounds for immediate dismissal.
Steps are going to be taken in the
Prohibition Bureau in Washington to
find out how extensive this practice is
and to correct it.
Il do not believe that 1t Is fair or
proper under conditions as they exist in
the United States at the present time
with SO many men out of work, that
husband and wife should be carried
on Government payrolls in this or any
other department, and unless there u
a drastic reason why married couples
should be retained either the husband
or the wife should be dismissed with
out delay"
Evening star., 1933-04-10
FIRE DAMAGES MILITARY
ACADEMY AT FORK UNION
Cadets, Forming Bucket Brigade,
Aid in Saving Building at
Virginia School.
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
FORK UNION, Va, April 10.-Fork
Union Military Academy cadets today
aided in saving the main building OF
the institution from destruction by fire.
A blaze of unknown origin guttcd the
third and fourth floors of Hatcher Hall,
academic and administration building,
early today. The cadets drenched the
wings of the building and confined the
flames to the central part.
DR.. J. j. Wicker, president of the
academy, estimated the loss at several
thousand dollars" which was covered
by insurance.
DR.. Wicker was profuse in his praise
Of the cadet corps, numbering 180, who
quickly formed bucket brigade to re-
lay water from q tank so yards away.
They removed valuable furnishings from
the building and were relieved by ar
rival of fire apparatus from Bremo and
Charlottesville.
Evening star., 1933-04-10

have conspicuous part In opening day
ceremonies.
Mr.. Garner, accompanied by Clark
Grifdth, president Of the Washington
club; the Army Band and the players
of both teams will march to the flag
pole in center field and raise the Ameri-
can nag.
Grifdth Is elated at the Presidents
interest in the game and his praise of
base ball as an antidote for the depres-
sion blues.
when the President flashes that
million dollar smile Of his 1t Is bound
to help my boys get OF to good start
In the 1888 race for the flag," the Old
Fox said.
Mr.. Roosevelt Is the sixth President
to whom Grifnth has presented q sea-
sons pass and an invitation to inaugu-
rate the opening game. Taft, Wilson,
Harding, Coolidge and Hoover all made
FIRST pitches" some Of them down the
Continued on Page q Column %
Evening star., 1933-04-10
EINSTEIN ACCEPTS POST
ON MADRID U. FACULTY
Famous Scientist, Who Renowned
German Citizenship, Will Re-
ceive Cordial Welcome in Spain.

BY the Associated Press.
MADRID, April 10-Prof. Albert
Einstein, who renounced his German
citizenship because Of anti-Semitism in
Germany, today accepted an invita-
ton to become a member of the fac
ulty of the University Of Madrid
Fernando de Los Rios, minister of
public instruction, said in announcing
his acceptance that the presence Of
the eminent physicist will be of in
estimable value to Spanish culture.
II am extremely happy that he is
coming" said the minister, 'I shall
create a group of professors to assist
him and we shall do everything posi-
BILE to make his stay in Spain profit
able to the world"
It has not been decided when Prof
Einstein will come here. but he is ex-
pected as soon as he has finished other
engagements.
Evening star., 1933-04-10
BUDGET CUTS WILL BAR RELIEF
FOR CROWDED CAPITAL SCHOOLS
Eastern High on Double-Shift Basis Now
and Western Faces Similar Action,
$968,OOO Seriously Needed.

four construction items totaled $876, ,00O
and the sites were to have cost $92, 900
Specifically, these eliminated building
items were: To begin construction of
the new Woodrow Wilson High School
in the Fort Reno section of Chevy
Chase, SAFE, 900; to erect new building
for the Logan Elementary School,
sos, 600, and to erect additions to the
Alice Deal and the Hugh M. Browne
Junior High Schools at q cost of
$153 900 each.
DR.. Frank w. Ballou, superintendent
Of schools, who usually Is reluctant to
discuss school finances publicly, is ad-
mittedly staggered by the treatment
given the 1894 appropriation estimates,
and he is frank in outlining the disas-
trous curtailments Of school accommo-
dations which he shows must result.
"The complete elimination Of the es-
Inmates for buildings and grounds" DR.
Ballou says, will inevitably result in
Continued on Page 3, Column 1.)
Evening star., 1933-04-10
u. S. TO DISCUSS
Entire RELATIONS
WITH JAPANESE
Toxic Officials Understand
Manchukuo Question Will
Be Taken Up Here.
HERRIOT HOPES TO TALK
DEBTS WITH ROOSEVELT
Head of French Mission to Leave
April 19-MacDonald to Set
No Limit on Subjects.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
TOXIC, April 10.-The japanese gov
ernment has been informed that the
entire field of Americen-Japanese rela-
tions is to be discussed by the delegates
japan sends to President Roosevelts
world conference series.
Toxic officials understood this meant
the japanese military policy against
China and its sponsorship OF the Man, a.,
chukuo government in Manchurla VIII
be brought up in talks. Ambassador
Debuchi informed officials OF the
plans.
Former Premier Korekiyo Takahasi,
now minister of finance, is considered
the first choice of the government to
represent Japan in the Forthcoming
meetings. President Rcosevelt's desires
to have a delegate of ministerial rank
centered discussion around the 77-year-
old ex-premier.
Whoever goes to Washington probably
will continue as head of the japanese
mission at the World Economic Confer
ence in London.
HERRIOT TO SAIL APRIL 1s.
Evening star., 1933-04-10
Sent to Reinforce Manchu-
kuan Army Thrown Back
From ChingWangtao.
GARRISON Of NATIVE
MANCHURIANS MUTINIES
Chinese Claim Shihmenchai Re.
captured and Shanhaikwan
Threatened.
BY the Associated Press.

by the ASSOclateQ fTeSS.
Close upon foreign reports from
Tientsin, China, that a Manchukuan
army advancing into North China
proper had been thrown back from
Chinwangtao, came Japanese claims
that it was advancing again on that
city today.
A general drive to end Chinese coun-
ter-offensives on Japanese positions
along the Great Wall of China was an
nounced at the Japanese military head
quarters in Manchuria.
Japanese forces attacked from all the
main passes along the 200-mile stretch
of the wall forming the southern bor-
der of Jehol.
Garrison Mutinies.
A garrison of the Manchukuan army
presumably brigade Of 5000, was re-
ported to have mutinied today at
Laoshaokou, 85 miles south Of Harbin
The mutineers were marching toward
Harbin, the report said.
Despite q japanese war office dis
dNOWdl O1 IcopOAlolbllAty 4OI Vic 00ull
chukuan invasion of undisputed Chi
nese territory in the Chinwangtao area
a Shanhaikwan dispatch said japanese
soldiers were sent to aid the Man
chukuans.
On that front, the Chinese claimed
they had recaptured Shihmenchai, lost
April /, and Shanhaikwan, taken jan
uary by the Japanese, was reported
threatened.
The Japanese war Office said 1t was
absurd to think the japanese were
going on to the cities of Peiping and
Tientsin. There are about 5000 Amer
leans, including 1900 Marines and SOL
diers, In the Peiping- Tientsin area.
The army headquarters, however, an
nounced it was impossible to predict
what the end of the offensive would be.
Evening star., 1933-04-10
FRANCE ORDERS PLANES
TO SCENE OF REVOLT
Rebellious Abyssinian Tribes Are
Threatening Trouble Along
Somaliland Border.

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS, April 10.-The French naval
air force was ordered today to help
maintain order along the frontier of
Djibouti Territory in French Somali-
land, Africa, where several rebellious
Abyssinian tribes threatened trouble
The airplane carrier commandant
Teste and the dispatch boat Ypres were
sent to survey the frontier in cooper
alton with the territorial troops.
French Somaliland is across the Gulf
of Alden from the southwest extremity
of Arabia. To the west is the inde-
pendent empire of Abyssinia, to the
north, Italian Eritrea, and to the
south, British Somaliland.
Evening star., 1933-04-10

This is the second OF a series OF
articles ON the effect OF proposed re-
ductions in the pending District
appropriation bin.
Eastern High School is on q double
shift program.
Western High School is faced with
the same expedient by next year.
All other senior high schools will fol-
low suit shortly thereafter.
The Alice Deal Junior High School
Is so jammed that its overflow enroll
ment Is being accommodated in make
shift quarters In an unfinished portion
Of q neighboring elementary school.
And yet the House of Representatives
has failed to appropriate single dol
lar for school house construction in 1884.
The House, In fact, passed the appro-
priation bill as recommended by the
Bureau Of the Budget so far as schools
were concerned, with the four building
items and the two shool site items con-
spicuously lacking. Altogether, the
Evening star., 1933-04-10
PLANE SPEED RECORD
IS REPORTED BROKEN
Italian Schneider Cup Craft De-
clared to Have Travelled Over
408.S Miles an Hour.
BY the Associated Press.

BY tne ASS0clateQ FreSS.
DESENZANO, Italy, April 10.-A
Macchi monoplane built to compete for
the Schneider Cup was reported to have
broken the worlds speed record today
with Marshal Francesca Agello plotting.
The official speed was not announced
Immediately, but 1t was said that the
mark of 408.8 miles an hour established
by the British Lieut.. George II. Stain
forth in 1881 had been beaten by several
miles an hour =
Evening star., 1933-04-10
MANCHUKUANS DRIVEN BACK.
Reinforced Army Said to Have Oc-
cupied Haiyang Again, However.

SHANHAIKWAN, China, April 1C
R.-Japanese reports claimed that
Chinwangtao, important North China
seaport, was again threatened today by
Manchukuans volunteer troops.
1t was admitted that Q Chinese Army
had expelled the native Manchukuans
under Gen Ting Chang from Haiyang
north Of Chinwangtao.. But q regular
Manchukuan force was reported te
have reinforced Gen, Tings detachment
and reoccupied Haiyang today. con.
tinuing in the direction Of Chinwang-
tao
The japanese command had dis
claimed responsibility for the advance
by Gen. Tfng's soldiers. The general
was said to be a grandson Of the IA
nous Chinese viceroy, Ii Hung Chang
and his real name was reported as Ii
Tsui-Chu
Despite a Japanese war Office dis
avowal of responsibility for the ad-
vance, the Rengo Japanese News
Agency asserted that Japanese de-
tachment from Shipmenchai was pro-
ceeding toward Chinwangtoa to aid
Gen. Ting.
Evening star., 1933-04-10
MINIMUM WAGE BILL
SENT TO GOV. LEHMAN
Desmond Measure With Same Pro-
vision for Men Passed by New
York Assembly.
BY the Associated Press.

ALBANY, N. Y, April 10.-The Des-
mond minimum wage bill, calling for
minimum wages for men as well as wom-
en- and minors in industry, was passed
by the Assembly today and sent to Gov.
Lehman. The wage scales are to be fixed
by State wage boards within the Labor
Department after hearings.
The Assembly's action gives Gov. Leh-
man, who recommended the enactment
Of minimum wage legislation early in the
legislative session, an opportunity to
choose between the Desmond bill and
the Wald bill, which does not include
men, but which contains provisions call
ing for fines and imprisonment Of en-
ployers who fail to comply with the min.
mum wage law. The Wald bill was sent
to the Governor last week.
Evening star., 1933-04-10
Volcanoes in Chile Active.

SANTIAGO, Chile, April 10 R.-
The Salta Observatory reported today
that volcanoes In the Central Chilean
mountain region were moderately &C
tive, with Indications Of intense activ-
ity In the near future.
Evening star., 1933-04-10
SILVER AND WHEAT
. ON PARLEY AGENDA
Hull Indicates Statesmen Will
Examine Question OF
Price and Control.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Secretary Hull indicated today that
among the subjects to be taken up in
the Washington conversations with
leading statesmen of other countries in
preparation for the World Economic
Conference would be restoration Of the
price of silver and control of wheat
surpluses.
The silver question, he said. is now
figuring in the Anglo-American discus
sions carried on through Sir Ronald
Lindsay, British Ambassador.
These conversations win continue this
week. regardless of the fact that Prime
Minister Ramsay Macdonald of Great
Britain is sailing soon for direct con-
versation with President Roosevelt.
Mentioned in Detail.
The question Of silver and possible
means OF improving its price is men,
toned in detail in the formal agenda
for the Economic Conference.
1.-The question of developing new and
enlarged industrial uses for silver" Is
emphasized In the program as worthy
of careful consideration. Also advo-
Gated for consideration Is possible i'm
provernent Of methods Of marketing the
metal by producers and currency au-
thorities.
Other possibilities are increased use
of silver as coins by the principal ma
tions, and purchase by leading countries
nov on the gold standard or desiring to
return to it OF stipulated amount of
silver to be added to the reserves Of
central banks.
Hull emphasized, however, that
nothing resembling decisions have been
made in the Anglo-American con-
yerSations.
Concrete Proposals Likely.
He added that the forthcoming ex-
changes of views through special mis-
sions and diplomatic channels may de-
velop concrete proposals, which will be
feasible for consideration at the world
conference.
As to wheat, the Secretary of State
told reporters that naturally the surplus
wheat growing countries were taking
keen interest in that subject, but that
the point of dealing with them in de-
tail had not yet been reached.
The world conference program de-
votes a special section to wheat,
emphasizing the desirability OF an
agreement to eliminate huge surpluses.
Noted particularly is an Argentine
suggestion for reduction Of the areas
sown in the chief exporting countries.
AS Argentina and Canada, two OF the
great wheat-producing nations, are
among the IL invited to send special
representatives to Washington, discus
Continued on Page 2, Column g.
Evening star., 1933-04-10
Buying Activity.

From m n y directions
throughout the Nation come
reports of increasing con-
fidence:: The last few days
showed continued betterment
in Washington-unusually ac-
tive buying.
In the South, New York, Chi
cago and Boston, sustained re-
covery in business is seen.
Yesterdays Advertising.
Uocal Display
Lines.
The Sunday Star 5z,551
I'd Newspaper -. 26,134
Sd Newspaper ;. 15,433
Total nessesDers' saes enS al, ,567
Evening star., 1933-04-10
HERRIoT TO SAIL APRIL 10.
Cabinet Approves Selection as Head OF
French Mission.

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS, April 10.-Former Premier
Edouard Herriot will be particularly In
terested in seeking information con-
cerning the status of the debt question
involving the United States and France
when he reaches Washington In ABOUT
two weeks.
Semi-oficial reports said he even
hopes to discuss the question OF inter-
governmental debts first hand with
President Roosevelt, although the inter-
national economic problems were an
nounced as the topics to be talked over
at the Washington conference. Cine
American Government has offered to
discuss debts only with nations which
met their December obligations, which
France defaultsd. M. Herriot was over
thrown as premier because he demand
ed the payment be made)
Herriot to Leave April IS.
M. Herriot will leave April 10 on the
steamship lie de France, under present
plans. He will be free agent and
He will be accompanied by two ex-
perts, probably Jacques Bizot OF the
finance ministry and Robert Coulondre.
commercial expert Of the foreign office.
The government expects the WASH
ington conversations will be OF gen.
eral nature to chart the course for the
London World Economic Conference.
The cabinet approved today the Sc
lection of M. Herriot to head the French
mission to the United States. Premier
Edouard Daladier presented President
Roosevelts invitation and explained the
reason for the appointment OF M
Herriot.
Won't Make Decisions.
He outlined the program of the con-
versations and the governments atti-
tude.
NJ Herriot's personality and authority
were considered by the cabinet suffl-
cient to make unnecessary his designa-
ton as minister of state" as was
originally contemplated.
He will not be empowered to make
decisions modifying the French posi-
ton, it was explained officially,
but will contribute as far as he is able
to the work of world economic relief
undertaken by President Roosevelt. II
the parleys at Washington develop to a
point requiring the French to make a
declaration, this will be communicated
through Ambassador De La Boulaye.
Evening star., 1933-04-10
Yesterdays Advertising.

The reason the merchants
use The Star so extensively is
because 1t goes into the homes
Of practically ALL the people
who have money to spend.
Evening star., 1933-04-10
BRITISH MARINES LAND.
Naval Authorities at Shanghai An
nounce Arrival at Chinwangtao.

TIENTSIN, China, April 10 R.-A
Chinese counter attack was reported
turning a triumphant advance Of a
Manchukuan army in the Chinwangtao
area into route today.
Foreign advices said the Manchuku-
CONTINUED on Page 2, Column g.
Evening star., 1933-04-10
Concrete Proposals Likely.

Continued on Page 2, Column g.
Evening star., 1933-04-10

The Stars Carrier system covers every
city block and the regular edition Is
delivered to city and suburban homes
as fast as the papers are printed.
Evening star., 1933-04-10
WEATHER.

10. . Weatuef buIeau FuIecbst.J
Partly cloudy tonight and tomorrow;
showers tomorrow night; little change in
temperature. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, 10,
at pm yesterday; lowest, 50, at $40
am. today
Full report on page AS.
Evening star., 1933-04-10
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT"
Bill Expected Tomorrow.

Continued ON Page 2, Column 4.)
Evening star., 1933-04-10

Saturdays Circulation, 1889.
Sundays Circulation, 129, ,39l.