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St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1935-04-02
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
COLONIAL COUNCIL
FOR ST. GROIX.
Continued from March Both. 1885.

Continued from March Both. 1885.
3rd Appointed Member (Pentheny):
Mr.. Chairman. | am one member who
would like to see the National Bank OF
the Danish West Indies continue 10 oper-
ate in this island. | want to know if this
ordinance is not passed whether or not
that will keep the Bank here longer?
The Chairman: No.
3rd Appointed Member (Pentheny):
Mr. Chairman. | went in and was told
at the office that the Bank will be Iiquldat-
ing after March l and that the Directors
would be pleased to have the bill before
the Council. 1t is said in the remarks
that the Treasury Department drafted
this ordinance after consultation wish the
officials of the Bank, so see no reason
for delaying the passage OF 1t.
18th Member for Christiansted Country
Dis riot (AleTdnder): Mr.. Chairman.
have listened sttentlvely tothe last three
speakers. | do not know of any letter res
ceived at the Bank and am not concern
ed about that; and unless sucn thing Is
published in the local papers Will not be-
leve anything that is said. The Bank IS
anxious to go. Who wouIdn't? But we
are not in position to help ourselves.
what are you gong to do. throw THIS
whole cCmmunI'y III pandemonlum!
There has been anu-feelings against the
Danes, anti-feelng against the Danish
Concerns, anti feeling against the Bank.
Why should we get up here today and
vote this bill considering we have 90 oth-
err Bank ready to take its place? We have
been told that the capital stock has been
subscribed, out | understand that that Is
not so.
3rd Member for Christiansted Town
(Fdbio): Mr.. Chairman | must agree
with the remarks of the honorable 4th
member Tor Christiansted Country Dis
trict where he gays it is much wiser 10
have an institution establish to take
the place of the one now in existence go
that we can know our position. The hon.
orable 3rd member for Frederiksted
Country District has given US opinion as
to why the bill has been passed by the ST.
Thomas Council. We are not here to de-
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1935-04-02
Notice

TO ALL PERSONS WHO HAVE
CLAIMS AGAINST THE NATIONAL
BANK OF THE DANISH WEST IN
DIES OTHER THAN THOSE RELAT-
ING TO ITS CIRCULATING NOTES
The Washington times., 1935-09-21
ITALY NOT PLANNING TO QUIT LEAGUE

'Madariaga tonight. Sen. Ma
dariaga was to circulate the re-
port to his colleagues.
There was some talk that the
council might make new pro-
posals having acceptability in
Rome, but in view of the French
and British sacrifices made in
the rejected proposals, this was
deemed improbable.
Some scant comfort was found
in the last paragraph OF the
Rome communique regarding the
meeting of the Italian ministers
on Tuesday as possibly indicat-
ing Mussolini still was leaving a
way out. This way probably
would not be through Geneva.
A new conference at Stresa,
Italy, or elsewhere in northern
Italy was mentioned. with Prime
Minister Stanley Baldwin Of Great
Britain, M. Laval, and Premier
Mussolini taking part. Such a
procedure would meet storm
Of opposition among smaller
league powers.
The Washington times., 1935-09-21
JAPAN AVOIDS
PEACE ROLE

ROME, Sept. 81 G.N.S).
Count Charles de Chambrun,
French ambassador to Rome, has
appealed to Ambassador Sugi-
mura of Japan to act as honest
broker" in efforts to improve the
tense relations between Italy and
Britain, it was disclosed today.
Diplomats here took a grave
view of this action, considering
it showed French diplomacy is
keenly alive to the potential dan
gers of the situation, brought
nearer a climax today by italian
rejection of the League proposals
regarding Ethiopia Sugimara,
however, refused to act.
Other elements in the situation
considered menacing were the
British fleet movements in the
Mediterranean, and the solid
Anglo-French front for full ap-
plication of sanctions against
Italy if she starts war on Ethi-
opia without awaiting the verdict
of the League of Nations council.
1t was understood that in declin-
ing to take any action, the Japa-
neSe envoy reaffirmed the official
Japanese desire to remain neutral
in the dispute. Yesterday Ambas-
Sador Sugimura visited the foreign
office and conferred with Under
secretary Fulvio Suvich.
The Washington times., 1935-09-21
International News Service Staff

International News service STAR
Correspondent
Copyright, 1885. by Interna tional News
ServCe)
GENEVA. Sept. 81 GN.SO.
ITALY has no present intention Of
quitting the League of Nations, ;"
an official italian spokesman told
International News Service today
soon after the italian Cabinet in
Rome had rejected the League OF
Nations peace proposals.
The statement allayed fears Of
an immediate rupture between
Italy and the League. but failed
to dispel deep gloom which set
tied over Geneva with receipt Of
news OF the rejection of the
Leagues proposed settlement.
Five to Meet Again
This gloom drowned out hopes
which had been raised earlier in
the day by virtual approval of
the peace plan by Emperor Halle
SelaSSie in a message to his chief
delegate here, Bedjurged Tecle
Hawariate.
The League Councils Commit
tee of Five, which had drafted the
rejected proposals, hastily prepared
to meet at 800 p. m. today to con-
slider the new crisis.
The Washington times., 1935-09-21

After it has heard the report OF
it's chairman, Senor de Madariaga
the committee will report to
the council itself. and the coun-
Gil will deliberate whether to
adopt the findings of the COM
mittee.
If the council makes a report
of it's own. noting that one party
accepted the proposals and the
other rejected them, then Italy
would have no legal" right under
the League covenant to declare
war on Ethiopia, whereas, if both
rejected the proposals, war would
be illegal" for three months.
At the first outbreak of hos
tilities, the council would meet
again to decide which nation
were the aggressor. After that,
League of Nations members
would be called upon for applica-
ton of sanctions.
Long Delay Seen
All this probably would take
many weeks.
Baron Pompeo Aloisi, head Of
the Italian delegation here, was
scheduled to forward Italy's re-
lection Of peace terms to Sen
The Washington times., 1935-09-21
BritOnS Grave
AS Leagues
Plan Fails

LONDON, Sept. 81 Q.N.SO.
British diplomats were gravely
disappointed today on learning of
Italy's rejection of the League of
Nations proposed settlement of the
Ethiopian dispute.
British official circles made it
plain their hopes were low.
News agency texts of the Italian
communique we're communicated
Immediately to Prime Minister
Stanley B ldwin, Sir Samuel
Hoare, foreign minister, and other
cabinet officials.
HOare Returns
The majority of British cabinet
ministers were on weekend holi-
days in the country when news of
the Italian rejection was received,
but Foreign Secretary Sir Samuel
Hoare returned to London during
the morning and remained at his
home here, where the Rome state
ment was communicated to him.
Prime Minister Baldwin and
other ministers were informed,
but, for the time being, no change
was indicated in the cabinets pro-
gram. Except for the resident
staff, the foreign office closed as
usual for Saturdays at l p. m.
Despite hints from Geneva that
Premier Mussolini had not bolted
the door to peace, official Brit
ish sources said they were as yet
without any justification for feel
ing that the situation showed any
signs of improving.
All On Their Toes
Hope was nevertheless expressed
that fresh negotiations might be
arranged as a result of the latest
statement of Britain's stand,
given to Foreign Undersecretary
Fulvio Suvinch by Ambassador Sir
Eric Drummond in Rome yester-
day.
Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin
is watching developments from
Chequers, the country chancellery,
but will return to London tomor-
row, when other cabinet ministers
are also expected to return for a
cabinet meeting tentatively sched-
uled for Tuesday.
Meanwhile informal conferences
on whatever Rome results are
known will be held over the week
end.
The Washington times., 1935-09-21
R0SS0 STATES
ITALYS CASE

An effort has been made by
Italian Ambassador Augusta Rosso
to present Italy's side of the Eu-
ropean war threat to the Ameri-
can Government.
He had an audience with Under
secretary William Phillips on a
routine" matter.
During the course of the "rou-
tine" visit, the Italian envoy
touched upon the European crisis.
The Italian position, as out
lined by Ambassador Rosso, was
understood to be as follows:
Italy finds it incomprehensible
to understand Great Britain's
warliKe attitude in the situation
and the British governments re-
fusal to face facts.
Great Britain has been aware
for some time that Italy, with its
ever-increasing population and
need for raw materials, must ex-
pand somewhere.
Premier MuSsolini fails to un-
derstand why Britain refuses to
realize that it is much better
for Italy to expand in the most
backward section of an undevel-
oped continent like Africa rather
than in over-populated Europe,
where Italian expansion might
create a general European war.
Italy has sought for several
years now to reach a satisfactory
diplomatic understanding with
Britain concerning peaceful ar
rangements for Italian colonial
penetration of ETHIOPIA. Great
Great Britain has steadfastly
side-stepped the issue.
Italy has given Great Britain
every assurance that Italian ex-
pansion in ETHIOPIA would not
lead to any disturbance with
Britain's control over it's Medi
terranean shipping lanes. which
Italy recognizes constitute the
lifeline of {. 4e British Empire.
Nevertheless, Britain. appar-
entity fearful that 1taly's actions
constitute a threat to British
dominance of the Mediterranean,
has adopted a stand which now
threatens the peace of all Europe.
The Washington times., 1935-09-21
ETHIOPIA ARMS
MORE TROOPS

Adds ABABA, Sept. 81 G.N.s.)
News Of Italy's rejection of
League Of Nations proposals re-
garding Ethiopia caused a painful
impression among officials here
today, and palace circles expressed
the opinion the only thing left for
Ethiopia was to order general
mobilization.
The talk regarding mobilization
made it evident Ethiopian leaders
now expect italy to launch her
campaign as soon as possible, and
believe there is slight chance war
fare can be averted.
Meanwhile, $4,000 troops from
the Shela area west of Adds
Ababa, commanded by Ras Mulu-
geta, arrived at the capital. The
troops were not in uniform but
were well-armed. They were ac-
companied by wives and sisters.
At least 5000 other soldiers were
drilling in and about Adds Ababa.
and the Imperial Guard numbered
an additional 10000.
The Washington times., 1935-09-21
DEFINES
WAR ZONE

LONDON. Sept. 81 G.N.SD.-A
Reuter- dispatch from Naples sta
ted today that if war breaks out
the area bounded by Naples,
Palermo in Cicily. Messina and
Bari will be declared a war zone.
In the event of a general mo-
bilization, said the dispatch. resi-
dents may be evacuated from this
area, which will include the south
ern half of Italy. northern Cicily,
the western section of the TYR
-henian Sea, and the Straits of
Messina.
Messina is the point at which
italian warships have been hold
ing their war games. while the
greatest concentration of Italian
airplanes is at Sicily.
The Washington times., 1935-09-21
Man Hit by Truck
Files $4,000 Suit

UPPER MARLBORO, Md, Sept.
21.-William H. Caldwell, injured
while walking along Central Ave
nue. near Berwyn in December,
1898, when he was struck by a
truck, filed suit yesterday in the
Prince Georges County Circuit
Court here against the Maryland
Community Service Company for
$4,000 damages.
In the bill by Lansdale G. Sas-
seer, his legal counsel, Mr.. Cald-
we'll asserts that he was thrown
against a tree and received pain
full injuries.
The Washington times., 1935-09-21

FACES
CRISIS, GUNS
MAY ROAR
II Duce DefiantIy
Opposes World on
African Issue
(Continued from Page y

message from French Premier
Pierre Laval, was responsible for
the last-minute softening OF
Rome'S Sattitude.
De Chambrun was instructed
by Laval to inform MuSsolini last
night that if Italy made war on
Ethiopia before the League Coun-
Gil handed down a verdict, France
would stand solidly with England
fo~ full application OF sanctions.
AS a result, Italian quarters
limited the actual communication
of Baron Pompeo Aloisi, chief
italian delegate, to Salvador De
Madariaga, chairman of the Com
mittee of Five, might differ con-
siderably from the communique
issued in Rome announcing rejec-
tion of the League proposals.
For Home Consumption
1t was indicated the Rome state
ment, issued following council
of ministers meeting, was largely
designed for Italian internal con-
sumption.
Observers here considered it evil
dent that Mussolini now does not
want to force the hand Of France
as we'll as that of Britain.
Nevertheless, no responsible
quarters were unduly optimistic
regarding chances of peace follow
ing Italy's flat rejection of the
leagues proposed settlement, and
the general atmosphere Of Geneva
remained one of deep gloom, al
though frightened slightly by the
new italian attitude.
The Washington times., 1935-09-21

might find some phrase which
could be worked upon to reach
further proposals more acceptable
to Italy and still acceptable to
Ethiopia.
This hope went crashing, how
ever, with the cabinets announce
ment the proposals "do not offer
a sufficient minimum basis" for
realization Of Italy's aims and
needs.
Council Defeated.
This was flat rejection of a set
tlement which the League has
been working upon for months.
The council had turned the dis
pute over to a committee of five,
made up of representatives of
Great Britain, France, Spain, Po-
land and Turkey. This committee
had drawn up the proposals voted
upon today.
The Washington times., 1935-09-21
Lebrun Praises Laval
For Courageous Stand

PARIS, Sept. 81 G.N.S).-Pre-
mier Pierre Laval, back from
Geneva, today outlined the de-
velopments there regarding the
Ethiopian crisis for the French
Council of Ministers.
A communique stated he re-
ceived the congratulations of
President Lebrun for his courage
Gus and tenacious actions for
peace"
The Washington times., 1935-09-21
ConciIiatory Wording
Noted in Communique

ROME, Sept. 81 GN.SO.
Premier Benito Mussolini today
flatly rejected the proposals OF
the League of Nations Committee
of Five for settlement of his dis
pute with Ethiopia.
The decision, taken by the
Council of Ministers, at special
session today, was based on the
contention that the proposals do
not offer a sufficient basis" for
settlement of the East African
problem.
Rejection of the Leagues peace
efforts. however, was regarded in
some high quarters as being tenn
pered by conciliatory wording OF
a communique issued after the
cabinet session and announcing
another meeting would be held
Tuesday Ito follow the develop
ments of the political situation" ="
Door Shut, Not Bolted
Some leaders close to II Duce
believed todays decision thus
closed but did not bolt" the door
to an eventual settlement of the
Ethiopian crisis.
Nevertheless the frank rejection
proposals gravely darkened Eu-
ropes war clouds and brought
even nearer probable safe Of
1taly's projected invasion of Ethio-
pia.
The cabinets action was taken
in defiance of whatever threat lies
in the masSing of great air and
naval fleets in the Mediterranean
by Great Britain, and was taken
without heed to a warning issued
by France last night in a last
minute effort to stave off the flat
rejection which was forthcoming.
Laval Voices Warning
Premier Pierre Laval, through his
Ambassador in Rome. told II Duce
that France would stand by
Britain in upholding the League
of Nations covenant to the limit
in event Italy wages war against
Ethiopia without awaiting the
League councils decision.
The rejected proposals en-
visaged a form of international
control of ETHIOPIA, but did not
specifically give Italy special
rights. it was understood.
The propos settlement,
reached after weeks of discus
sion in Geneva, was rejected as
Unacceptable" because it does
mot offer a sufficient minimum
basis for conclusive rec .zation
which would finally and effective
ly take into account the vital
rights and interests of Italy"
New Negotiations Seen.
Although foreign observers here
commented gravely on the deci-
sion pointing out the close prox-
unity of specially massed British
and Italian air and naval fleets
in the Mediterranean created a
situation fraught with peril, high
italian quarters thought some so
luton was possible.
This solution probably could
not be reached at Geneva, they
held, but they pointed out the
possibility of reaching it by di-
rect negotiations had not been ex-
hausted.
Premier Mussolini told his
cabinet the League proposals
must be rejected because they
did not afford a settlement of
the Ethiopian problem.
II Duce contends Ethiopia needs
foreign supervision, but also con-
tends Italy must expand CO.
lonially. He has chosen Ethiopia
as the scene of this expansion.
Hope of Delay Blasted
Todays grave reply to the
League blasted hopes that II
Duce might delay his answer
and give the Geneva powers
more time ii settle the Ethiopian
affair.
1t had been hoped Il Duce
The Washington times., 1935-09-21

Italy has superiority of numbers. AS far as
is known now, Italy also enjoys great pre-
ponderance of air strength in the Mediter-
ranean
The Washington times., 1935-09-21
Naval Reservists
Return From Cruise

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Sept. 21-A
14-day cruise for Naval Reservists
from Washington, Baltimore and
Richmond, ended here yesterday
when the U. S. S. Wyoming drop
ped anchor in the harbor.
Reservists embarked at the
Naval Academy on September 7,
and steamed to Halifax, N. S.
The Washington times., 1935-09-21

1907 F st. y. W. s115 VI st. n. M'
linz II ST, n. e.. 800 1th st. n. W.
31O2 18th st.
The Washington times., 1935-09-21
Do You Remember?

One month ago the tolloD-
inu names ,Uere in the head
lines. Can you recall them?
Lucille HOran.
LavOn COwley.
Charles Rogers.
David McCauley.
Jose Sert.
(AnSwers on Page 22D
Evening star., 1935-10-10

one you know at this popular meet
ing spot. Incidental music is by
Manuel Bofill and his Filipino quartet,
who do any request.
Mayfair-George Mark, singer, and
Bill Abernethy. pianist. contribute in
formal, table-to-table entertaining,
with the help OF Mary Jo Hamilton.
Willard Bamboo Room-Music is
served up by the Willard Symphonairs,
under the guidance of Pianist Jimmy
Santmyer. Ray Nelson sings songs
Of young love.
Club Carlton-Smart people will
surround you and there's a back
ground of suave music by Sidney
unit. for cocktail hour or a restful
evening.
La ParerThe headliner of this
weeks show is Lou Fink, a comedian,
vino is supposed to be one of the
dizziest seen recently in local night
spot. Others on the bill are Lane
and Carroll, eccentric dance duo;
Eddie Andrews and Company. and
Joe Murphy. master Of ceremonies.
Marie Fowler and Ray Beck are the
featured singers and the music Is by
Emory Daugherty's Ochestra.
y X
Cotton Club-Bill Bailey, who tap
dances smoothly and with the great
est of ease, and who is hailed as Bill
Robinson's closest rival, is the new
star of "Truckin' to Town" Anise
Evening star., 1935-10-10
.LUB HABANA-saldino and

@LUB HABANA-saldino and
Fairchild arrive tomorrow to
do the ball room dances which
are featured in the three
nightly entertainment interludes.
Bert Granoff remains, of course, sing
ing as many encores as his throat will
take every time he steps up to the
mike" and Moe Baer makes smooth
and swingy dance rhythm, staying
on the stand until 8. Russ Cullen and
Jimmy Bright do the song numbers
with the orchestra. There's breakfast,
too. served between 2 and am.
~
Continental R0om-Johnny Slaugh-
ter leads the orchestra and Lew Gates
and Honey Davis sing songs that do
things to you. Maurice and Lucienne
dance every night. filling in for Wood
ruff and Struthers because James
Struthers pulled something loose open
ing night and has been unable to per-
form since. This Is in the Wardman
Park Hotel.
Rainbow Ro0m-Music is by neat
five-piece Meyer Davis unit, led from
the piano by Milton Davis. The lad
up in front with the fiddle is Bert
Bernath. Hamilton Hotel is the loca-
ton.
Shoreham Hotel-Marguerita Pa
dula. known for the last two years as
the Rudy Vallee songbird, does modern
songs, accompanied in some Of them
by her pet Peke; Ames and Revere do
musical comedy dances; Frieda Sulli-
van contributes fast acrobatic special
ties and Leroy Kiser sings in the
nightly floor shows. Music is by Maxim
Loves Orchestra. with Barnee waving
the baton.
Heigh-H -Ho Club-There'S big news
here. Enters and Borgia have re-
turned, and Enters and Borgia are
perhaps the most encored dancers the
Heigh-Ho has ever known. Pete
Macias and his gang make the music,
with Marty Rubin and Jimmy Nichols
handling the singing assignments.
X X X
Lotus-There's a new set Of princi-
pals performing this week with the
attractive Earl Lindsay line, led by
Norman and Rhea, who do a sophis-
ticated Cobra Tango" which they
adapted from a number done by Veloz
and Yolande in the movies. The other
newcomer Is Paul Belt, tap dancer.
Evening star., 1935-10-10
Supper Club Notes

and the La Benton Trio, exciting
skating act, has been held over. AL
Norton, Of course, is the master of
ceremonies. Judy Ellington sings and
Marjarie Barret of the chorus con-
tributes a pair of bright specialties.
Dance music is by Bill Strickland's
Capitolians.
Club Troika-This popular Russian
rendezvous opens for its fourth season
tomorrow night. The entertainment
will be on the Russian gypsy motif
and will be done by Karavaieff, knock
out Russian dancer: Ethel Pastor,
popular from the Troikas last season;
vladimir Diloff, basso; Valentinora,
noted Russian prima donna. and Dena
Larena. The orchestra will be led by
Sasha Bartnovsky.
X X
Mayfiower-Sidney's Orchestra sup
plies the music: Buddy. Harmon and
Sid Cowen sing hit tunes, and Harpist
Anthony Bove plays anything from
the classics to Tin Pan Alleys latest.
Volga Boatman-The two nightly
floor shows, at $50 and midnight,
have q Russian gypsy chorus of IS.
The principals are Michel Michon,
Clava Larinova and Alexander Bal
shakoff, Anthony Gorloff and Proprie-
tor Matt Windsor himself. The ORCH
estra is led by Michel Michaelo1, who
has a way with violin.
Maryland Club Gardens-The floor
entertainment is done by the Three
Harmonics. radio singers; Beti Molina,
tap dancer; Yvonne and PHILIPPE.
dance stylists: Fran Trappe. accordion
ist, and Luzak and his violin.
X
Hi-Hat-You're bound to see some
Evening star., 1935-10-10
GRANDCHILDREN WIN
AUTO DEATH DAMAGES
First Award of Kind, $4,25O,
Granted by Jury to Two
DEPENDENTS.

Said to be the first time the grand
children of a man killed in an auto
mobile have been permitted by the
local courts to recover for his death.
a District Supreme Court jury has
returned a S4,250 verdict in favor
of the heirs of John McHugh of Phila-
delphia.
McHugh was killed April %, 1888,
when struck by the automobile of
Aloysius D. NO'Donnell, 1924 Garfield
street. The victims grandchildren,
John McHugh, End, a theological stu
dent, and his 20-year-old sister, were
represented by Attorneys Harry T.
Whelan and william B. O'Connell.
They contended the grandchildren
were dependent on McHugh and
should be compensated by ODonnen
for his death.
Evening star., 1935-10-10

atmosphere q.
Russian cuisine
including plenty
of bouef a la
Stroganof), and
Russian enter
tainment, head
lined by Ethel
Pastor, pop ular
Troika songbird,
a n d Karavaief,
who is supposed
to be one Of the
best r u S S / a n
dancers there is.
Other DeODle
Evening star., 1935-10-10

and Alland. Vivian Brown. Roscoe
Dyla, Gypsy West and Sid Sisko also
contribute and Tommy Myles and his
IS composers make merry music.
x
Ramon's-Bob Dunnington, pianist,
and Bob darcy violinist, entertain
every night from $50 pm. to l am,
and there is supper dancing Sunday
(See SUPPER CLUB NOTES, Page I'D