Evening star., 1933-05-11

the Government" The park, he added.
is owned by the Government and, unless
some disorder should occur, the Metro
politan Police have no jurisdiction there.
Before leaving the c street lot, Foulk-
rod made an address in which he
charged efforts were being made 70
torpedo" him and other leaders OF the
B. E. F. In an effort to forestall any
such action. he read several letters OF
recommendation from leaders Of both
the Democratic and the Republican
parties in Pennsylvania and elsewhere.
He urged his followers to pay no at
tention to any attacks that might be
made on him.
If you want a nice vacation, with
comfortab Bile cots to sleep on and plenty
to eat. the place for you is Fort Hunt.
he said But il you're here to fight
for the bonus, as l am. you'll STICK
with me-
A short time before the lot had been
visited by Representative Francis H.
Shoemaker of Wisconsin. who assured
the marchers he would do everything
he could to help them.
War Records Requested.
Meanwhile the war records OF the
committee arranging for the encamp-
ment at Fort Hunt were requested by
the White House during conference
today between three members OF the
committee and Louis M. Howe, one OF
the Presidents secretaries.
The members OF this committee,
George T. Brady. Edward William and
Emanual Levin, readily complied with
the request for their records and 1t Is
understood that the White House was
satisfied.
During this conference further de-
tails concerning the preliminaries for
the encampment and convention were
discussed. The committee members ex-
pressed satisfaction over their treat
ment by the White House IN every
particular
They said also they were satisfied
with the camp site at Fort Hunt which
was selected and with the other assist
ance being given by the Government.
The White House is understood to
have impressed upon the committee the
Importance of being careful in the
registering Of the veterans before CIV
ing them their credentials. admitting
them to the camp and convention ses-
sions. Also, it is understood the COM
mittee was asked to be diligent in hav-
ing the veterans move without delay to
Fort Hunt after they passed muster at
the registration headquarters, Sixth
street and Pennsylvania avenue.
The purpose Of this latter suggestion
is to avoid having any great number
of veterans lettering around the city,
it was said
John Newlin. adjutant Of the B. Z.
F.. Inc. has an engagement to confer
with Secretary Howe at the White
House this afternoon. He is one of the
leaders of the Foulkrod forces, and Is
understood to be seeking camping ia
cilities and treatment similar to those
accorded the veterans Of the National
Laison Committee.
Two Parsdes Planned.
Secretary Howe was informed by the
Liaison Committee during today's con-
ference that they would want to stage
4 parade on May Is, through the streets
Of Washington, at which time the peti-
tions for the payment of the bonus
would be presented. Also. they said
they desired another parade en- May l8.
the last day Of the convention. The
committee was told that the White
House would have no objection but
that the application for the necessary
parade permits would have to be filed
with the District authorities.
During the speechmaking, Represen-
tatives and members of their ONCE
forces, listening at windows of the old
House Office Building across the street,
heard members of both Houses Of Con-
gress frequently referred to as lin
CRATES"
The B. E. F. members also were ad-
dressed by Representative Truax of
Ohio, who told them he was elected on
a pledge that he would work for i'm
mediate cash payment of the bonus
and against any reduction in veterans
compensation
II voted against the economy bill"
he declared, and I am 100 per cent
for immediate cash payment Of the
bonus. favor the Patman plan pro-
viding for expansion of the currency"
Terming the manner In which the
bonus army was driven out Of WASH
ington last Summer, ''the blackest
crime on the pages Of American his
tory" Representative Truax urged the
men to conduct themselves In an or
derly manner.
Call ea Representatives.
A large crowd Of curious gathered on
the lot ut New jersey avenue and G
streets southeast, as the marchers went
about the business Of preparing their
meager breakfasts this morning. The
meal consisted Of coffee, potatoes end
bread. most Of which was said to have
been donated by q Washington store
keeper. A few of the men, howevE
bought additional food as well ~ to-
bacco and cigarettes.
The B. Z. F. members were divided
into delegations of two each and in
structed to lobby both House of{ice
buildings. Don't bother the Farmer
Laborites and the others who are defi-
nitely known to be for u.s." Foulkrod
told them. Concentrate on the weak
sisters-the ones we've got to bring
around II we want to put this thing