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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1933-05-09
JAPS PUSH FAST
IN DIRECTION
Of PE|P|NG

PEIPING-May 9 QN.SO.
Preceded by an aerial barrage,
Japanese and Manchukuo troops
moved swiftly southwark toward
Peiping today, encountering slight
resistance with the exception Of
brief skirmishes along the Peip-
ing-Mukden railway.
Large forces Of Japanese and
Manchukuo soldiers also pressed
along the Mandarin highway,
taking up strategic positions as
Chinese defenders evacuated the
so-caled Ivan River triangle. .
Heavy fighting reported at
Changli again endangered Amer
lean mission property, while
other Japanese forces hammered
at the gates Of Lwanchow.
While the warfare ragged in the
north, Gen. Chang Ching-Yao died
Of wounds inflicted in the
Wagons-Lits Hotel by an unidenti,
fled assassin.
HARDIN, Manchuria, May 8
Q.N.SJ.-Japanese troops from
the Hulan garrison killed $50
anti-Manchukuo rebels in a
battle 10 miles north Of Hardin
today. The rebels, who had con-
centrated in large numbers, were
completely routed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1933-05-09

Sunday after lunch I re-
ceived a long-distance call from
Washington. A woman's voice
said she was representing No. 49,.
The judge sustained a motion
to strike out that answer.
Q.-What happened next?
A.-That night Means called
and said the Fox" was in a jam.
That the baby had been hi
lacked, but that the COX" had
it back and would call him later.
Q.-And did he receive that
call?
A.-Means said 1.-The Fox" told
him we would have to pick out
some other place and suggested
FL Paso. He said they could put
the baby in a boat and 1.-The
Fox" would shoot his way out if
he had to. We were to hear
from "The Fox" when to start
for Ell Paso.
Q.-Was the name of Curtis
mentioned?
Ayes.
Q.-What was said.
A.-Means said, Curtis was
embarrassing Lindbergh that
Curtis didn't know where the
baby was but that "The Fox"
had it.
Baby Was "The Book"
Q.-Tell about the trip to Ell
Paso?
Alt was the following Thurs
day or Friday that Means told me
he had a code message from THE
Fox" to come down there. I got
some more money. I think it was
a thousand dollars and gave it to
Means for expenses on the trip,
and Means and Miss Nelson left.
The following Tuesday they called
me and said everything was fixed
and settled and all ready and for
me to come.
Q.-Was the baby mentioned?
Ayes. We always spoke of
the baby as a book. They said
the book was all right. Rnotored
to Columbus and took a train to
New Orleans and then to Ell Paso.
Means and Miss Nelson were
there on the platform. Means
said everything was all right and
things would move quickly. A
little later Means came to the
hotel and said we couldn't do any
thing now, as the baby was sick.
I said I wanted to send Miss Mel
son to the baby, for she is a won
derful nurse, but Means said the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1933-05-09

room as the session started. JOS
eph Turco, attorney for Whitaker,
addressed the court and charged
that John M. Keith, Department
Of Justice agent and witness in
the case, had been seen late yes
terday talking with the woman
deputy marshal who has charge
of the seven women members Of
the jury. Turco also charged that
Keith had been making disparag-
ing remarks about Whitaker and
asked that the agent be admon-
ished.
Keith was summoned into the
courtroom and denied that he
made any statements to witnesses
or talked with the woman mar
shall.
Special police guards were de-
tailed early today to the court, in
anticipation of Colonel Lindbergh's
appearance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1933-05-09

child was being we'll cared for.
The next day Means said 'The
Fox" was acting ugly and he was
going to fail him. He was going
to find out where the child was,
even if he had to kill THE Fox"
Hinted PerShing Aid
said I was worn out and that
must go back home to my chill
dren. That I was going to leave
the next day. The next morning
1.-The Fox" came up to my room
and asked him what he was
doing, why all the delay? He said
the baby had been sick but was
better now. He said the case had
grown so big that he must pro-
tect himself and other people. I
told him I could phone General
Pershing in Washington and have
him order out all the soldiers from
the fort to find the baby. He
seemed very nervous and said the
baby would be turned over to
Means and Miss Nelson, so left
for home.
Q.-When did you return to
washington?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1933-05-09
Why Whitaker
Was KnOwn
As Fox

Mrs. Evalyn Walsh Mclean
revealed in District Supreme
Court today that Norman T.
Whitaker became known as
"The Fox" because she had an
attorney by the name of Albert
w. Fox.
She said that the name "The
Fox" was used in code messages
between her and CASTOR B.
Means.
She also revealed that Means
was known as Mr.. Hogan" be-
cause Frank Hogan also was a
member of her legal staff.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1933-05-09
KIDNAPPING HOAX
DETAILED BY
MRS. NJ LEAN
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looked around very carefully and
then sat down. He said he had
the baby and that the baby was
well and happy. He gave me de-
tails of how he got good milk for
the child. He said he had held
the baby in his arms only 48
hours before. He asked IL had
q competent person to turn the
baby over to. I said yes I had a
very good nurse. He said ne
wanted to look around outside and
he went out. In a little while he
came back and told me that the
baby would be brought in a car
which would park near my house.
I was to walk to the car and take
the baby. He said there would
be four other cars around with
machine guns in them. Then he
asked me about the money and I
told him I had given it to Means
o week before. He said that they
must have the money. They were
not doing this for their health.
He warned me that if one false
move was made the baby would be
killed. I asked him when would
get the child and he said it would
be delivered at night within 48
hours.
"FOx" Cautious
Q.-Was the amount Of money
mentioned?
Ayes. 100000. The $4,000
was not mentioned.
GLOW wa; THE Fox" dressed?
Ale wore a light polo coat
and soft gray felt hat.
Odd he have anything or
his hands?
Ayes, he wore gloves. I
thought it was very peculiar be-
cause in spite of the gloves he
would carefully wipe off the door
knob with his handkerchief after
touching it.
Odd Means come back?
Ayes. He told me I must sign
q note to show that the money
had been paid to him for the re-
turn of the child.
Q.-WaS there a name in the
note?
Al think it was Whitaker.
Means Had Money"
Q.-What was in the note?
Att said that Means had the
money and was to turn it over to
Whitaker when the baby was de-
nvered.
Q.-was there any other name
mentioned?
Al don't remember.
Q.-Was the name Neal or Will
Nams?
A.-Oh, yes. I remember. The
name was Neal Williams.
Q.-Why did Means ask you to
sign the note?
: Ale said he wanted to show
the men that he had the money.
Q.-When did you next talk to
Whitaker?
A.-The next day he called me
on long distance and said it was
Number 10 calling. that some
thing terrible had happened and
he must get Number 81, that was
Means, at once. The call came
from New Jersey. He said things
had gone wrong. went to the
hotel and saw Means. He said,
my God, what's happened?" and
ct said, don't know, but he
wants you to go there.
Q.-What did Means say?
Ale said he would go right
away.
Q.-Now come to Friday, March
25th. What happened?
Al got a telegram from
Means.
Baby "Hijacked"
The telegram. which was read
to the jury, was sent from Rich
mond, Va, to Mrs. Mclean at
Aiken, and read:
"AlI during day ill-adviSed to
phone. Direct confidential mes
mage being sent" Signed $685."
Q.-What happened after you
received the telegram?
Evening star., 1933-04-24
The Envoys' Day
Macdonald, Herriot and
Bennett Attend Round
of Festivities.

Here's what the foreign dignitaries,
invited by President Roosevelt to dis
cuss economic and other questions, are
doing today:
Prime Minister Macdonald of Great
Britain:
Breakfasted with Senator and Mrs.
Borah
Called on Senator Reed Of Pennsyl-
vania, member of the American naval
delegation at the London Conference.
Conferred at the White House.
Luncheon at the Canadian legation
with Minister Herridge.
states of the british Commonwealth OF
Nations.
Tea at Woodley with former Secre-
tary Of State Henry L. Stimson.
Dinner as guest of honor OF the
British Ambassador, Sir Ronald Lind
say, at the embassy.
Former Premier Herriot Of France:
Breakfast at the French embassy.
Visit to Washington home and tomb
at Mount Vernon 10:45 am.
Pays tribute before tomb Of Unknown
Soldier at Arlington about noon:
Luncheon with the overseas writers at
the National Press Club.
Tea at the White House with Presi-
dent and Mrs. Roosevelt.
Informal conference with the Presi-
dent at White House, 8 pm.
Premier Bennett Of Canada:
Arrives from Ottawa at 4:20 pm.
Goes to Canadian legation as guest
Of Minister Herridge.
Received at White House by the Pres
ident and Mrs. Roosevelt, at tea, at
Sis pm
Dinner at British embassy with Prime
Minister Macdonald and Ambassador
Lindsay.
Evening star., 1933-04-24
FRANCE NOW HELD
GOLDEN. FORTRESS
Yellow Metal Arrives by Air,
Land and Sea, Adding
to Vast Hoard.

(Copyrisht, 1888. BY the Associated Press.
PARIS, April 24.-France now is q
golden fortress defending the few
yellow-backed currency systems remain
ing in the world.
Gold Is coming here by air, land and
sea to what the newspapers call the
worlds gold refuge" adding to the
vast hoard In the Bank of France.
Here, also, Belgium. Holland and
Switzerland are staging q fight to re-
main on the gold standard, while
France confidently directs the battle
protesting to be without q fear for the
franc, but realizing the danger If other
gold countries follow the United States
example.
Seven Planes Arrive.
Seven airplanes arrived at lie Bourget
Field Sunday from Amsterdam, each
with more than a ton and a half OF
gold, q total Of $4,000, 900. They car
ried / 200 gold bars, which were trucked
to the Bank Of France.
From Belgium and Switzerland for
days trains have been bringing smaller
shipments. BY sea kegs Of gold came
recently from the United States.
The French cabinets decision Satur-
day to maintain the gold standard and
. statement by both the government
and the Bank Of France that there was
no fear for the franc, was a signal for
the fight to begin.
The cabinet declared not only for q
strong resistance. but urged q speedy
calling of the World Economic Confer
<@ %
to the gold standard.
francs Of gold, about $3,250,00O 900, or
70 per cent Of the worlds gold.
The United States has more than one
third, about $4,250, 900 900. or 80 pei
cent. France and the United States
together have in their vaults two thirds
Of the worlds gold.
France Is not only symbolic gold
stronghold, but 1t has a real fortress.
Deep underground in strong rooms
are stored more than 25O,0O0 golden
bars, some in kegs, some in boxes and
some loose, each bar worth about $I2,-
000
This vast fortune lies in the certer
OF thk city, under Q vacant lot adjoin-
ing the Bank of France, where some
day new bank building will be erected
Cached in Cavern.
Hundreds Of feet down, engineers
for years tunneled and excavated, and
then built in rock and cement q great
subterranean cavern. It is so arranged
that 1t can be flooded from above and
below and from all sides by mechan-
isms controlled within. where there Is
food. water and artificial air purifiers
TO enable the gold guard to remain
for months, If necessary, even II an
enemy were overhead. bombing them
or invaders were in control Of the city
It has been calculated it would take
weeks. and possibly longer, for the
enemy to dam up the waters or drill
through the walls.
Once gold circulated freely in France
but now there is only paper, plus q
small circulation Of silver
So great is the gold reserve that thu
Bank Of France 10 days ago had 9t
gold francs value for every 100 franc.
Of paper. Diminishing circulation only
4 per cent, the bank could furnish tht
country with nothing but gold
In actuality It has more than enough
for business, for bankers calculate thai
Evening star., 1933-04-24

practicing as he approached. Draw
ing closer he heard them shouting In
angry voices although he couldn't make
out what they were saying-they had
been quarreling for the last week over
an incident that happened In a poker
game. Neither seemed aware of his
presence and then to his utter amaze
ment and horror he saw Harris first
fire at Kicker. Quick as lightning they
exchanged four shots-both men were
dead when he reached them.
Fordney, remembering the position
Of Ricker's gun, casually asked Brown
II Kicker were left-handed. He was
not ut all surprised at the mans con-
fused manner.
"Why-why-yes- he stammered.
THAT is, he shot almost equally as well
with both hands!"
"H'mmmm," murmured the professor,
leaning back and apparently losing
interest in the subject. Well, he
thought, when Brown tells his story to
Inspector Kelley he'll find himself held
for murderl
Why?
Perhaps you have story or problem
you would like to submit to Prof. Ford
ney. II so send it to him In care Of
this paper. He will be delighted to
receive 1t.
For solution see Page A-10.
Evening star., 1933-04-24

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want to greet, in the name Of the
French government and of the French
people, the great American nation
whom admire for her enterprtstng
spirit and stanch courage In the midst
Of the difficulties she is, like ourselves,
laboring under.
II feel so much the more friendly
to the American community, as know
that they are much affected by unem-
ployment, plague which has spared
no nation and has struck numberlesS
American families with whom, as .
member of the French democracy, I
deeply sympathize.
II have come over, accompanied BY
several experts chosen among the best
In France, to study with the eminent
President Roosevelt, in all independence
and good faith, what can be done IN
view of alternating the world eco
nomical crisis and the sufferings 1t has
caused.
Strives for Peace.
IT shall set to work with the convic-
ton that, to bring about and maintain
peace, it must be sought for in the po-
litical as well as in the economical
order; I shall do my best to interpret
the desire for peace so deeply felt m
our country.
1.-THE recent events which we have
heard of on board the lie de France
have evidently modified some Of the
technical data of the problem. but they
have left the political and moral data
untouched.
1--WE preserve all our ardor, all our
convictions. We place at the disposal
of the American Government and OF the
American people genuine and candid
desire for unbounded cooperation.
81 particularly rejoice at meeting In
washington my friend, Mr.. Ramsay
Macdonald, prime minister Of Great
Britain, with whom have already
worked, in London in 1924. and at Lau-
same and Geneva in 1882, to bring the
nations into closer relationship"
Evening star., 1933-04-24
Dollar Abroad
Weakens in European Finan-
cial Centers from Sat.
urday's Close.

LONDON, April "a OP.-The dollar
weakened on the exchange market to-
day from an opening of $3841a to the
pound to $3.50, with a close Of $685.
This was a drop of cents from
Saturdays close of $3821a.
PARIS, April "a @.-The dollar
closed on the exchange market today
at 2295 francs, of 80 centimes from
Saturdays close.
BERLIN. April "a R.-The dollar
was quoted at 392 marks today. Satur-
days quotation was 395.
Evening star., 1933-04-24
ORGANIZE TO FIGHT
ON TRADE BARRIERS
First International Congress
Seeks Prelude to World
Economic ParIey.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS. April 24--An effort to or
ganize q fight against trade barriers as
prelude to the World Economic Con-
ference will be made here this week at
the first International Congress on
Trade Exchange.
40 Nations Participating.
Forty countries are participating In
| the congress opening today under aus
pices Of the French Union Of Exporting
Industries. It will continue until Satur-
day.
About 200 delegates representing
many branches Of trade and officials Of
chambers of commerce have registered
thus far.
The object of the congress is described
as two-fold: First, to give generalship
! to exporters throughout the world in
their fight against all obstacles to trade
movement, and, second, to enable the
French exporters to find markets for
their products.
A large part of the agenda is given
over to discussion of ways and means
of getting rid of tariffs, quotas and
other restrictions, but the French back
ers Of the congress hope they will be
able to make business deals on the spot.
The conference Is being held at
headquarters of the International
Chamber of Commerce and Louis Serre,
French minister Of commerce, Is presid-
ing officer.
Union Formed Year Ago.
The French Union Of Exporting In
dustries was formed year ago by big
textile, wine and perfume manufactur-
ers. They have waged war against
tariffs and quotas in their own country
and now wish to carry their program
into a world sphere.
The exporters met opposition from
the National Confederation of Agricul-
tural Associations The farmers, wish
ing to protect wheat growers, launched
q counter movement. Quotas on for
eign wheat at present totally exclude
all importations.
Evening star., 1933-04-24

Ben Kicker VINO
had bee N s h o t
through the heart
and brain-"Noth-
ing you can do for
him either, doc
tor" he said grim
ly; "he's dead"
While ridtn 8
back to headquar-
tiers, Steve Brown
explained to Ford
ney hat had
happened. Harris,
Kicker and himself
were to meet at
the range for tar
get practice. The
other two, however,
had arrived ahead
of him and were
Evening star., 1933-04-24
M | Nu t Is
Can Ca! y6!2A, a.
yOLWN<k<

DR.. Fordney Is professor of criminol-
ogy at . famous university His advice
is often sought by the police OF many
banning cases This problem has been
taken from his .casebook covering hum
dreds Of criminal investigations.
ONE MINUTE to read! Every fact and
every clue necessary to its solution are
in the story itself-and there Is only
one answer. How good detective are
you?
Evening star., 1933-04-24
FRANCE |ND0RSES
STABILIZED MONEY
Favors Adjustment at Real
Values, but Retains
Basis of Franc.
Continued From First Page.)


budget proposals of Chancellor Of the
Exchequer Neville Chamberlain which
will be presented to Parliament tomor-
row.
Presentation of the budget will dis
close how about s2,695, 100000 will be
raised and spent this year.
No provision has been made for the
June installment on the American war
debt. There is no political significance
in the omission. No provision has been
made for last Decembers payment
either.
A reduction Of penny in the beer
tax was expected, reducing the price
of standard brew to pence a pint. A
slight reduction in the income tax rate
of rs per cent was hoped for.
SCHACHT MAY JOIN FARLEY.
Evening star., 1933-04-24
Union Formed Year Axo.

one-fourth of Frances money is tucked
away in peasants "woolen socks"
France, however, intends to hold its
gold until the currency battle ends and
the world gets back to normal and
stable exchange Strong as the French
gold reserve appears, f1nanciers say
nothing is certain, because other coun-
tries may seek to drain 1t.
Evening star., 1933-04-24
ARGENTINA NAMES LIE BRETON

Ambassador to France Will Leave foH
U. S. Wednesday.
PARIS, April "a R.-Thomas A.
LIE Breton, Argentine Ambassador to
France, Is sailing on the liner Bremen
Wednesday to represent his country at
the Washington conversations prelimi-
nary to the World Economic Confer
ence
The Argentine embassy announced
that the envoy was designated by the
home government and would be ac-
companied only by his secretary. Juan
La Riviere.
Evening star., 1933-04-24

soon after his arrival. His program
called for q dinner at the British EN-
bassy, with Prime Minister Macdonald.
With MacDonald's departure Wednes-
day, Bennett will move from the Cana
dian legation to the White House to
stay until his departure from WASH
ington Friday.
Evening star., 1933-04-24
SCHACHT MAY JOIN PARLEY.
German Cabinet Committee TO Discuss
Sending Of Special Agent.

BERLIN, April "a (R-Dr. Hjalmar
Schacht, president of the Reichsbank,
may board the liner Bremen tonight
to 20 to the United States and partici-
pate in the Washington preliminaries
for the World Economic Conference.
The Economic Committee of the Ger
man cabinet was summoned to meet
this afternoon to discuss the question OF
sending a special representative. and
in political circles the appointment OF
DR. Schacht was considered certain.
Germany had intended to have DR..
Hans Luther, the new German Am
bassador at Washington, serve as her
spokesman In the Roosevelt economic
discussions DR.. Luther was the
predecessor of DR.. Schacht as head Of
the Reichsbank.
Evening star., 1933-04-24

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Evening star., 1933-04-24
BENNETT IN NEW YORK.

Canadian Prime Minister on Way "a
Conference Here.
NEW YORK, April "a @.-Prtme
Minister Richard B. Bennett Of Canada
arrived in New York at 8:25 am. today
on his way to Washington to join other
foreign statesmen in informal CONVEX
sations with President Roosevelt. He
remained in his private car pending de-
parture for the Capital at 1880 am.
The premier was met here by j. Pat
terson Of the State Department.
Evening star., 1933-04-24
Human Targets.
BY H. A. RIPLEY.

ROF. FORDNEY accompanied
l. the homicide squad on hurried
call to the shooting range six
i miles out of town.
Police Surgeon Lyman, with
his usual efficiency, hastily turned the
body Of Nels Harris over and remarked,
Either shot would have finished him
instantly" The professor knelt beside
Evening star., 1933-04-24
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Evening star., 1933-04-24
HERRIOT TO MEET
ROOSEVELT TODAY;
ISSUES Statement

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