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Evening star., 1933-05-18
JAPANESE DRIVE
ON PE|P|NG DENIED
DebuChi Also Calls Reports
of Tientsin Designs
Entirely False.
BY the Associated Press.


The japanese Ambassador. Katsuji
Debuchi, visited the State Department
today and told reporters who inquired
that Japan has no present intention
of taking the Chinese cities Of Pe!ping
and Tientsin
The envoy. who called on Secretary
of State Hull. indicated that only
routine matters had been discussed.
A distinguished japanese delegation
coming for economic conversations with
President Roosevelt landed yesterday at
San Francisco and preparations for
their reception and entertainment are
being made
Debuchi told correspondents Japan
would be willing to undertake stabiliza-
tion of the yen at the London Economic
Conference
On Sino-Japanese hostilities, he said
it was his countrys intention to with
draw its troops out of North China
proper as soon as assurance was given
that their forces would not be harried
by Chinese raids from south of the
Great Wall
INVADERS TAKE MIYUN
Evening star., 1933-05-18
HELD IN COUNTERFEITING

GARY. Ind, May Is R.-Leslie
Frazee, 20, and Stanley Yarnell, 70,
we're arrested and held yesterday Tor
Federal agents on charges of counter
feiting.
Yarnell, night watchman at the
apartment building where Frazee re-
sided, was seized attempting to pass q
spurious $40 bill. He confessed, police
said. Frazee had given him the money
and instructed him to use 1t as test
case"
In Frazee's apartment police found
So, 900 in bogus $40 bills and apparatus
for making them.
Evening star., 1933-05-18
SHIP BUILDER is DEAD
F. c. Lang Headed q. s. Construc
ton of War Emergency Fleet.

lIUH UI WdI CHIeI 3 eHCy CIeeI'
LEONIA, N. j.. May 10 (P.-Fred-
erick c. Lang. one Of the founders Of
the Tietjen g. Lang Dry Dock Co.,
Hoboken, and during the World War
supervisor of construction Of the United
States emergency fleet. died late yes
tercay at his home.
Born April II, 1851. at Mecklenburg,
Germany, he came to this country when
10 and settled at Kingston, N. Y. While
still boy he began work on a coal
barge operating on the Ulster Delaware
Canal
Learning the shipbuilding trade near
Kingston, he became a naval architect.
and in 1884 went to Hoboken to found
the dry dock company with John F.
Tfetjen.
Evening star., 1933-05-18
FIRESTONE SEES GAIN
Tire Manufacturer Says Ford Also
Is Cheered by Outlook.


DETROIT. May Is LP-Harvey S.
Firestone, tire manufacturer, who paid
a visit here Tuesday to his longtime
friend. Henry Ford. said yesterday that
Il think Mr.. Ford feels very cheerful
over the business prospects of the coun-
try. and do, too
Business" said Firestone. "is GER
tainly better all over the country. Ger
tainly the volume Of sales Of automo-
biles and tires is steadily growing all
over the country and that is always a
pretty good index of general business
conditions and trends
OF President Roosevelt and his poll
cies, Mr.. Firestone gave hearty ap-
proval.
Somebody had to take hold and get
some action, and he is doing it. he said.
THE results speak for themselves-and
for him"
Evening star., 1933-05-18
Steal Whisky and Drugs.

MOUNT RAINIER, Md. May 18
(SpeciaD Breaking through a rear
window, thieves last night stole $50
worth of drugs and 81 pints of whisky
from Spires Pharmacy Chief of Po-
lice Eugene Plumer is investigating.
Evening star., 1933-05-18
Named Depnty Game Warden.

ROCKVILLE, Md, May 18 (SpeciaD
Robert F. Collins Of Glen has been
appointed by E. Lee LeCompte, State
game wardnp. deputy game warden
for Montg62ery County, ---
Evening star., 1933-05-18
City Only IS Miles From Peiping
Entered After Battle.

TOXIC, May 18 tP).-The City Of
Miyun, IS miles north of Peiping, which
has been the objective of a Japanese
drive for the last week. was occupied
this afternoon by the attacking army.
the Rengo (Japanese) News Agency re-
ported.
The occupation was effected. the
Rengo dispatch said, by the 9th Di-
vision commanded by Lieut.. Gen.
Yoshikazu Nishi. The city was taken
after Nansheng-Chuang 10 miles to
the northeast, had fallen to the 18th
Infantry Brigade. led by Maj. Gen.
Of the 9th Division.
Battle Precedes Entry.
A battle which lasted all last night
and today preceded the triumphal entry
tonight of the two Nishi brigades
within the walls Of Miyun
The japanese had routed stubbornly
resisting Chinese from battlefield re-
ported Uttered with the bodies of the
defenders.
Dispatches also said the l4th Infan-
occupied Shihmenchen, 10 miles south OF
Malanyd, after several hours stiff fight
ing and then pursued the Chinese in
the direction Of Kichow
A fire Of undetermined origin de-
stroyed the three hangers Of the jap
anese army air base at Chinchow
Manchuria. the principal base Of aerial
operations in the North China cam
paign.
Fought on Two Fronts.
The warfare in North China has been
fought on two fronts, one in the vicin-
ity Of the Ivan River which is the
coastal area south of the Great Wall
and the other about 100 miles to the
west. between the Great Wall and
Peiping.
Chinese who have expected the jap
anese to seize Peiping said the plan OF
the attackers was to approach the an
Gent capital from the east and from
the north
Recent Japanese dispatches from the
front. telling Of the conquest Of one
Chinese town after another. predicted
that the defenders would make stand
along a defense line from Tungchow
13 miles east of Peiping. to Hwaiju
about 80 miles to the north. Miyun re-
ported captured by the Japanese army
is just outside that defense line.
Evening star., 1933-05-18

The public works section would give
the President authority to use the S3,-
3O0,0o0,000 fund for the construction
and repair OF highways and public
buildings, conservation of natural re-
sources, construction under public reg
ulation or control of low cost housing
and slum clearance projects and other
public works.
The industrial regulations provisions
are designed to secure cooperative ac-
ton within industry with view to
eliminate unfair competitive practices
and thereby reduce unemployment. i'm
prove standards of labor and otherwise
rehabilitate industry.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-16

plon and St. Gothard, thus giving Switzerland, Austria and Southern Germany fast train communica- ton to connect with the new fast liners, Rex and Conte di Sovoia.
 Save Coal Imports
 Several smaller projects bring the total mileage to be electrified to 2,725, of which 1,646 miles are double-tracked. Added to the 1,256 miles already electrified, this will bring the total to 3,s75, or fl per cent of all the trackage in Italy.
 The kingdom calculates she al- ready saves 100000 tons of coal yearly by using hydro electric pow CT. Since all the coal she uses must be imported, this assists her foreign trade balance,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-16
PROF. EINSTEIN
 NOW AN EXILE
 FROM GERMANY
Declares Nationalism En- dangers Entire Vest
 ern Civilization

NEW YORK, March 16.-Prof. Albert Einstein, who arrived here yesterday from California, an- nounced himself as voluntary ex- ile from Germany. He said he did not know how long he would re- main away from the country.
 The Professor, in a statement said:
 T will not put foot on German soil as long as conditions in Ger many are as they are at present.
 T am not Nationalist"
 Prof. Einstein will sail Saturday for Antwerp where he intends to decide his future course.
 The Professor declared the re- cent German elections were won by intense National elements. He is a pacifist, and without mention ing Germany, referred to the pre- vailing disease of exaggerated Ma tionalism. This Nationalism is a grave danger to the entire western civilization"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-16
Electrified Rails for Half
 Of Italy Is Duce's Scheme

MILAN, Italy, March 16.-"White coal flowing down from the Alps and Apennines will drive 41es of the Italian railroads when Musso- ini's present program of hydro identification is completed.
 The full plan for the next five years just published, reveals the governments determination to con- tinue the identification of these projects:
 Cover Whole Country
 The two main lines from Milan to Reggie Calabria, in the toe of Italy, one passing through Genoa-Pisa. The line across the north from Turin to Trieste.
 The roads from the port of Genoa to the Alpine passes of Sim
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-16
MEMBERS OF M-C-M PARTY
 VISIT HERE
Company of Alaskan Ro- nance Eskimo on Way
 South Aboard Alaska

After ten months work in the vicinity of Teller, on the Eskimo, Metro -Goldwyn-M Mayors romance of the Arctic, party of twenty-five members of the production crew and cast, headed by w. s. Van Dyke, director of many outstanding pictures, visited in Juneau while the steamer Alaska was in port last night.
 MT. Van Dyke, who was guest of Senator and Mrs. James Frawley of Nome at the MacKinnon Apart ments last evening, said that loca- ton work on the picture was com pleted with the exception of some polar bear scenes which are being taken at Camp Lisbourne now. A party of ten was sent to that dis trict under the direction of Frank Messenger, business manager of the expedition, while the remainder of the party left Nome by Pacific Alaska Airways planes for Fair banks on their way to Hollywood.
 Went North on Nanuk
 The moving picture company made the trip north last May on the motorship Nanuk, which is under charter and isypow frozen in at Teller The remainder of the party will make the trip south on the motorship as soon as the breakup makes it possible for the craft to return south.
 Work Successful
 Work on the picture which is
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-16
WHEAT, COTTON IN SPOTLIGHT,
 TRADING TODAY
Advance in Stock Market Continues, Gains Extend
 ed Over Yesterday

NEW YORK, March l6.-Wheat and cotton took the spotlight away from shares in today's markets but many of yesterdays spectacular ad- yances of two to sixteen points in the Stock Market were extended by fractions to three points while others were slightly reduced at the close. Today's turnover was about 3,500,000 shares.
 Trading Heavy
 Trading on the New York Stock Exchange was on large volume during the first two hours with fresh buying more than overbal- ancing the extensive profit taking. Advances of one to three points were numerous today although most of the gains were cut in half at the close. Trade turned quietly this afternoon.
 Wet Stocks Strong
 Wet stocks, farm implements and miscellaneous indus tr ials were strong,
 Case closed up to more than
 .
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-16
ST. ANN'S TO BE ENLARGED
 THIS SUMMER
Warrack Construction Co. to Start Construction
 on Addition in May

The major building activity an- nounced during the present busi- ness and building resumption is the enlargement of St. Ann's Hos- pital
 The J. B. Warrack Construction Company is preparing plans for the new unit on which work is to commence May 1, according to in- formation given out today by the Mother Superior. It is to replace the older portion of the building. t will be 84 by 40 feet in dimen- sions, and four stories in height, which includes basement. It will be of reinforced concrete construc- ton throughout. The hall floors, service rooms and bath rooms will be of terrazo and the other floors of oak.
 Thoroughly Modern
 A new X-Ray Unit, a hydro herapy department and special room for ultra violet ray treatment are included in the plans, also new rooms and service rooms. Each floor will have two special de luxe suites, with private telephone connections.
 Accommodations Increased
 The new unit increases the hos pital accommodations to 75 beds. The first unit of the present hos pital was erected in September, 1886, and this years new construc- ton represents the fourth enlarg- ment. The hospital is under the direction of the Sisters of St. Ann, who also built and still conduct the first hospital in Dawson, Yukon Territory built in the exciting boom days of that famous mining camp
 St. Ann's Hospital has an intim- ate and important connection with the early history and steady devel- opment of Juneau. At the time the first hospital was built the Sisters of St. Ann also taught the first school organized in Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-16
 RELIEF PLANS
 ARE UNFURLED
President Roosevelt Sends Special Message to
 Congress j BILL SUBMITTED
 FOR HIS PROGRAM Chief Executive Declares Situation Requires
 Real Trial

WASHINGTON, March 16.--Pres- ident Roosevelt urged Congress to enact immediate legislation for agricultural relief in message to Congress this afternoon, and at the same time submitting a bill to carry out his ideas.
 T tell you frankly it is new and untried path but tell you with equal frankness that unprecedented conditions call for a trial and new means to rescue agriculture.
 Regarding the bill, the President said:
 Tt relates to agriculture and seeks to increase the purchasing power of our farmers, consumption of articles manufactured in our in- dustrial communities and at the same time relieves the pressure of farm mortgages and increases as sets of the value of farm loans made by our banking institutions. {"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-16
CHAMBER HE ARS MANY SPEAKERS
 Al NOON LUNCH
K e tchikan Ba S k etb al l Squad Are Made Guests
 of Business Men Today

Six speakers were on the pro- gram of the Chamber of Commerce today at which Coach Hathaway and nine members of the Ketchi- kan High School basketball squad were special guests. Those on the program were: Dr. w. H. Chase, Historian of the Grand Igloo, Pio- neers of Alaska; P. J. Gilmore Ketchikan business man; Staff Captain Joseph Acton of the Sal vation Army; Paul G. Gordon, Di- rector of Education, Indian Ser vice; and H. L. Faulkner.
 At it's meeting next week, the members of the Territorial Senate will be guests of the Chamber, and the House members will be enter tained the following week, it was announced by President John w. Jones today.
 SITUATION IS CLEARING
 Evidences are at hand to indi- cate that the financial and ec- onomic stresses are about to give way to effective remedies already administered or in the making, de- clared MT. Faulkner, in summariz- ing his views gained from a visit to Washington, New York and oth- CT centers. Several steps, long re- cognized as necessary toward cur ing present worldwide conditions, are now under way he said. These include curtailment of govern mental expenditures International adjustment of tariff barriers re- consideration of debts and stabiliz- ation of world currencies. He pre- dicted that President Roosevelt will lop off some $400,0O0 900 or S500,- 100000 from Federal government costs. Debt studies, and interna- tional tariff conferences are al- ready planned. T am confident that the real bottom has been reached and that conditions will soon improve" he declared.
 MT. Faulkner was in Nek York for sometime on business matters. He went to Washington for the hearing on the Hill bill relative to appreciated currencies. He felt that this measure, or one to the same end, will have to be passed However, if the tariff studies are
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-16
FUND FOR FAIR EXHIBIT ASKED
 FOR IN SENATE
Bragaw Introduces Resolu- ton Authorizing Ex-
 penditure of $3, 500

Funds to enable the Territory to have a representative exhibit at the Chicago Century of Progress Exposition opening next summer are provided in a resolution intro duced in the Senate today by Sen Ia or BragaW, Third Division, Cha irnan of the Committee on Fina zee. It authorizes Gov. Parks to expend not to exceed $3,500 in cooperation with Federal agencies in obtaining and placing such an exhibit. 4
 In 1881, the Legislature author ized the Governor to appoint a Worlds Fair Commission which in turn was authorized to obligate not to exceed $10,0O0 The. commission was not created and the Governor was unable to obligate any money.
 SUM NAMED AMPLE
 The $3,500 set up in Senator Bragaw's resolution is deemed am- pie for all needs. The Interior De- partment has about the same amount available for that purpose. Much of the exhibit is already as- sembled in Washington.
 The resolution was referred to the Finance Committee and probably will be reported favorabiy without delay so that early final action may be had.
 FLAG IS DISPLAYED
 The first official Flag of the United States ever to be unfurled in Alaska. that used at Sitka on the occasion of the formal trans fer of Alaska from Russia to Am erica was saluted in the Senate Chamber today by all members and by visitors present. It was spread to view on the Secretary's long table and Senator Bragaw recited briefly it's history. He also read the latter of the Secretary of State bestowing it upon the Terri tory for permanent keeping.
 The Senate Judiciary Commit tee this morning returned a ma jority report recommending the passage of Hellerich's Alaska Bone Dry Law repealer Senator Hess was the lone dissenter. He was not opposed to repeal, but holds to the conviction that the Legislature
 (Confinued on Paoa Tuol
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-16
BUTTER, EGGS
 TAKE ADVANCE

CHICAGO, H., March 16.-Firm- ness was the predominating char acteristic of most of the commodity prices throughout the country to- day, all staples that go into food supplies going slightly higher, al- though most of the advances were only moderate.
 Butter advanced from one to one and one-fourth cents a pound.
 Eggs advanced one cent a dozen
 Potatoes were slightly weaker.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-16
DEPUTY MARSHAL WISEMAN TAKES PATIENTS SOUTH
 TO ENTER MORNINGSIDE

Deputy U. s. Marshal Frank c. Wiseman, of Bethel. was south bound passenger on the steamer Alaska, taking two Indian women to Morningside Sanitarium at Port land, Ore. Mrs. Harry Staser and Mrs. Ray C. Larson, of Anchorage, are acting as matrons,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-16
Congress to Remain in Session Without Recess

WASHINGTON, March IS. . President Roosevelt and . . Senator Robinson, of Arkan- . sas, are considering program . of keeping Congress in session . without recess in hope of . . completing all business early . . in May. .
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-16
MRS. HANNAN GOING
 ON vAANCOUvER VISIT

Mrs. K. B. Hannah, wife of the Chief Clerk to the General Auditor of the White Pass and Yukon Route at Skagway, is south bound passenger aboard the Prin- cess Norah. She is going to Van couver, B. C., for a short visit.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-16
INDUSTRY SHOWS LIFE


 NEW YORK, March 16-As Con- gress got ready to twist the spigot and set legal beer squirting, the brewing industry showed further signs of arousing from its long laSsitude.
 Among the signs of energy, there was the twirling of handle-bar mustaches as the Beverage Dis pensers'' Union of New York de- cided to resume the old title of "Bartenders' Union" Good Beer Promised
 Jacob Ruppert, brewer, and own CT of the New York Yankees, said 3.2 per cent beer, the kind the bill would legalize, would be fully as potent as the average pre- Prohibition beer and maybe of a better quality because of the advance in machine making and chemicals.
 5000 to Get Jobs
 A survey made showed brewery are estimating that more than 50,000 men will get perma- nent jobs in breweries alone after legalization of beer.
 Many orders have been placed for bottles, barrels, cases, caps, and grain.
 Millions for Equipment
 One official of a large brewery estimated that orders for equip- ment for immediate delivery will total more than $10O 100000 for new plants and in getting old ones m working order.
 Extensive Advertising
 Several millions of dollars will also be spent in extensive adver- Using campaigns which have al- ready been prepared in many cities. One brewer in New York has alone a $100000 outlay for in daily newspapers as soon as beer is legalized. This of- ficial said he believed beer will be legal before April Is.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-16
ALASKA JU NEAU
 NET IS S72,70O. IN PAST MONTH
Average Per Ton Value of Trammed Ore Tn Febru-
 ary Was 74.4l Cents

The Alaska Juneau showed $72,- 700 total profits before charges in operations for the month of Feb ruary, according to the monthly es- inmates of operations issued from San Francisco and made public here today by L. H. Metzgar, Gen. eral Superintendent. The entire re- covery was in gold, no silver and lead values having been shown. The gross recovery value was TAI cents per ton. Costs of pro- duction averaged 52.67 cents per ton, leaving net of 21.74 cents per ton
 The statement follows in full: Tons m ned and
 trammed .-..,.-...-.....- 315,160
 Gents Operating Revenue Per Ton Gold $234,50O TAI Lead and Silver .... ...
 Total .................... .$234,500 TAI Operating Expenditures:
 Mining and Tram
 ming ...--.........-...s~$ 79,O00 25.o7 Milling .................... 74,50O 23.54 All other Juneau
 Operating Costs. 5000 2.85 New York Stock
 Transfer and San
 Francico Office
 Expense ..e...~--..... $500 III Iotal .-.--.-.........--....-..Sl66,000 52.67 Operating profit ....$ 68,500 21.74 N Non- operating in-
 come less outside
 prospecting ................ 4,200 Total profit before
 charges S 70 7Oo
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-16

WASHINGTON, March Is. - Shunting aside all major amend ments Tne Senate last night passed the Administration $500,000, GOO Economy Bill. The vote was 62 to IS. Nine Republicans and four Democrats voted against the bill.
 The bill now goes back to the House for approval of minor Sen ate alterations.
 Given Great Powers
 Congressional leaders are hope ful the measure, providing the President with power to slash pay ments to veterans and cut Federal salaries, could be sent to the White House by tonight. If the Senate amendments are agreeable to the Chief Executive the House will probably concur ih short order.
 Support Pledged
 Shortly after the bill was passed by the Senate, Commander Louis A. Johnson pledged support of the American Legion to President Roosevelt asserting the legislation is "fraught with the gravest con- sequences to the disabled vet erans"
 Faith In Roosevelt
 Commander Johnson said the American Legion has every faith in the discretion fairness and jus tice with which the President will deal with this problem involving as it does in many instances, the need of compassion and mercy"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-16
REPEAL SOUGHT OF SECTION q
 OF MARINE ACT
Green s Memorial Calls It Discriminatory-House
 Passes Five Bills

Repeal of section 27 of the Mer- chant Marine Act of 1920, com monly known as the Jones Act, is urged in a memorial to Congress introduced in the House today by Representative Green, Hyder. Sim liar memorials have been intro duced in former sessions during the past 12 years, some of which passed without result.
 The memorial alleges that the section, which limits Canadian competition to local merchant ma rine interests, is discriminatory and unfair to Alaska. It was referred to the Committee on Transporta- ton.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-16
ECO NO MY BILL PASSES SENATE BY 62-13 VOTE
Measure Is Returned to House for Approval
 of Minor Changes
VETERANS FUNDS AND
 SALARIES TO BE CUT
Commander Joh h n o n, of Am eric an Legion,
 Pledges Support

BULLETIN - WASHING TON, March 16.-The EcOn- Omy Bill has been passed by the House as changed by the Senate by a vote of 374 to 19. All amendments were adopted to protect veterans. The bill gees to the White House and is expected to be signed by the President late today.