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Evening star., 1936-01-08
.HEAR|NGSPLANNED
ON D. c. TAX BILLS
Far.Reaching Study of City's
Finances to Be Made
by House Unit.
BY JAMES E. CHINN.

Plans for a comprehensive study
of the Districts financial situation by
the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee Of
the House District Committee to de-
termlne whether additional tax legis-
lation Is necessary were announced
today by Chairman Ellenbogen at the
initial meeting of the full House Dis
trict Committee.
Ellenbogen said there are about 10
bills relating to new taxation pending
before his subcommittee and he pro-
poses to hold public hearings on them
soon. The Commissioners will be
called as the first witnesses.
Ellenbogen already has made a pre-
liminary study of the tax situation.
which he said had convinced him real
estate taxes are too high. He declared
the real estate tax is producing SIS
per cent of all District revenues and
that this condition ''is unfair to
property owners"
Prettyman Explains Study.
The tax study plan by the fiscal
affairs subcommittee was revealed
when Ellenbogen called on Corpora
tion Counsel E. Barrett Prettyman for
a report on what the Commissioners
had done during the Summer with re-
Spect to the tax problem
Prettyman explained the Commis-
sioners appointed special committee
of District officials, which he headed,
to make careful analysis of the fiscal
situation. This committee. he said,
had submitted a factual report to the
Commissioners covering various phases
of the financial situation of the Dis
tirct over a 16-year period but it con-
tanned no recommendations
This report, Prettyman pointed out.
was designed to serve as a guide to
the Commissioners in preparing any
recommendation they might make for
new tax legislation. But at the mo-
ment," he declared, ''the Commission
ers are unable to report on any of the
tax bills now pending in Congress"
1887 Estimates Discussed.
Ellenbogen's announcement led to a
brief discussion of the 1887 District
appropriation estimates. which were
drastically slashed by the Budget Bu-
reau. Chairman Norton explained she
had made a suggestion that at least
one member of the District Committee
be permitted to serve on the subcom-
mittee on appropriations. which ham
dies the District supply bill.
"I felt the committee could be of
great assistance to the appropriations
subcommittee and to the people of
the District" Mrs. Norton declared,
but regret to say the suggestion was
not looked on favorably."
The only action taken by the COM
mittee was to refer back to the Sub
committee on Public Health, Hospitals
(See D. c. COMMITTEE, Page ~
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TENNESSEEANS GATHER
TO FIGHT END OF A. A. A.
Farmers to Protest 1nvalidation
by Supreme Court in Two
Meetings Today.

BY the Associated Press.
UNION CITY, Tenn, January g.
Men in soil-torn overalls and others
in their Sunday best began arriving
in two West Tennessee towns early
today for meetings called to protest
against the Supreme Courts invali-
dation of the A. A. A.
The meetings, here and in Paris,
were not scheduled until afternoon,
but early In the morning they were
around the square here talking about
the New Deal.
Paul Erwin. president Of the Obion
County Farm Bureau, who called the
Union City conference, said the plant
ers wanted production control and
would demand 1t.
He predicted scent cotton by Fan
and attributed present corn and hog
prices to the A. A. A., saying its end
would ruin the farmer.
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BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
House consideration tomorrow, with
vote probable Friday was assured
today for the soldiers ponus legisla-
ton.
The Rules Committee gave the
right-of- way on the floor to the full
payment bill backed by the big three
veterans organizations. 1t will be
called up tomorrow and allows four
hours of general debate
The rule was granted shortly after
the Ways and Means Committee
urged cash payment as an essential
part of the recovery program.
But when Chairman Doughton of
the latter committee was asked by
Representative Cox. Democrat. of
George, a member of the rules group,
if the bonus bill approved by the
committee was IAN administration
proposal with the Endorsement of the
President" Doughton replied:
mot to my knowledge. I wish it
were"
More Purchasing Power Seen.
The Ways and Means Committee
report said:
In the Judgment of the committee
immediate cash payment of the ad-
justed service certificates will increase
the purchasing power of the Nation.
It believes that it is an essential part
of the recovery program. that the
present policy looking toward recovery
argues strongly that this debt, which
is just, due and unpaid, should be
paid in cash to the defenders Of our
country. who rendered the services
and paid in their lifetime"
The committee said additional
money Immediately necessary for pay
ment would be about 81 600, 900 900. 1t
added the conclusion" that the ad-
justed service certificate" is an &C
acknowledgement that the war service
of the then flower of our manhood
should be recognized in a small ad-
justment of their service pay" and
that the veterans should receive that
adjustment in their lifetime.
Senate Prospects Mount.
Prospects for the veterans organi-
zation bonus bill in the Senate mount
ed with an announcement by Sena-
tor Steiwer, Republican, of Oregon
that he would be willing to accept
(See BONUS, Page A.
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PRESIDENT SPEAKS
TO DINERS TONIGHT.
Millions in Radio Audience
Await Comment on A. A. A.
Decision.
BY G. GOuLD LINCOLN.

All Washington and the Nation
were on tiptoe today Pwaiting Presi-
dent Roosevelt's address at the jack
son day dinner at the Mayflower Hotel
tonight.
His speech. which is expected to set
the political fires of the campaign
burning more brightly than ever. is to
be broadcast throughout the land to
1000 Jackson day dinners and to the
millions in the radio audience.
Whether the President will discuss
in any manner the invalidating Of the
agricultural adjustment act by the
Supreme Court was a moot question,
In some quarters 1t was hazarded that
if the President referred to it, his COM
ments would be brief.
Party Leaders Throng Here.
The dinner has brought to Wash
ington party leaders from every part of
the country. The Democratic National
Committee is to meet tomorrow at 10
m in the willard Hotel. when the
committee will receive bids from cities
desiring the Democratic National Con-
vention. The principal bidders are ex-
pected to be Philadelphia and Chicago,
although there are reports that Allan
tic City and San Francisco may sub
NIT offers.
Senator Guffey of Pennsylvania, who
has been strongly urging that the con-
vention go to Philadelphia. remained
confident today that 1t would win the
honor. However, Chicago, which lost
the Republican convention to Cleve-
land, is expected to put forward stren-
uous claims for the Democratic affair.
Jackson day dinners in Washington
in the past have been the occasion
for much oratory. Tonight. however,
at the main dinner in the Mayf1ower
Hotel, President Roosevelt is to Le
the only speaker. He will be introduced
by Postmaster General Farley, chair
man o. the Democratic National
Committee.
Hope to Raise Big Fund.
On the eve of the national dinner
party, by which the Democrats hope
to raise enough money to pay of
the 100000 deficit of the national
committee and to obtain an additional
sum to start the campaign, the Amer
ican Liberty League, foe of the New
Deal, reiterated charges that Post
master General Farley had solicited
Democ. attic campaign funds from
other Federal Office holders through
the medium of the jackson day
dinners"
The league earlier had pointed out
tha. i. is unlawful for any officer
or en.ploye of the United States,
directly or indirectly, to solicit or
receive contributions for any political
purpose from any other officer or
employe Of the Government
To support its new contention that
the Postmaster General had solicited
funds from other Office holders, the
league said he had addressed the
Stace presidents of Young Democratic
Clubs the night of December over
a Nation wide telephone circuit from
Democratic headquarters in New York.
Farley Quoted to Back Charge.
l. his remarks to the State presi-
dents, MI Farley is quoted as saying:
"In order that every Jackson day
participant may feel that he or she
is indeed being of material assistance
Evening star., 1936-01-08

MADRID, January 8 P).-Spain
enjoyed the full liberties guaranteed
under its constitution today for the
first tim, in Is months.
A decree restoring the constitu-
tional guarantees was published in
the official gazette together with
DEGREES dissolving Parliament and set
ting elections for February 16.
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HOUSE BONUS VOTE
PROBABLE FRIDAY
Consideration Is Assured
Tomorr0W-Four Hours
Given to Debate.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
In q period of four billion-dolldr
relief, social security legislation
and special pensions for railroad
UorkerS. the World War Deterdns
hare intensified demand for
special treatment OF themselves
through payment OF the adjusted
compensation certificates, or bonus.
noio instead OF in 1945. EUen the
ueterdnS' march Jailed to obtain
congressional sanction for this in
1882. But persistence has brushed
aside despair. and the three major
Ueterdn groups tphich year ago
failed to agree on hoD to pay the
bonus, noto are united and erpect
results.
Evening star., 1936-01-08
Jackson Day Bid
Shows Party Lines
Crossed i'm Texas
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Tex, jan
uary 8.-Federal Judge T. M.
Kennerly of Houston, invited TO
address the Corpus Christi jack
son day dinner before 800 Demo-
Gratis today, declined with thanks
hes a Republican.
Il didn't think there were any
Republicans left in Texas" de-
clared Judge H r. Sutherland.
n charge of the arrangements.
Evening star., 1936-01-08
BY REX COLLIER.

BY REX COLLlEh.
Engaging in a lively verbal tilt with
q committee investigator, J. P. Morgan
and his partner, Thomas w. Lamont
today denied before the Senate NUM-
tions Committee that the House oi
Morgan brought pressure" on Amer
ican arms manufacturers to supply
Great Britain with millions of dollars
worth Of rifles in the early days of the
World War.
Morgan, appearing ruffied for the
first time since the start of the hearing
yesterday, heatedly assumed full re-
sponsibility for personal statement
he read yesterday charging that Ger
man brutalities-not money-dragged
the United States into the war.
by the way, Mr.. Morgan" inquired
Stephen Raushenbush, investigator for
the committee. did you write your
personal statement"
Il certainly did, sir" snapped Nor
gan, removing pipe from his mouth
and leaning forward. 81 never issue
any personal statement unless I write
it myself"
Lamont Protests.
Lamont, obviously nettled by per-
sistent questioning about arms COZ
tracts of 1915, interjected: II wou'd
like to call attention to the fact it Is
a little unusual for you to be testify
ing"
Chairman Nye stepped in with an
explanation that Raushenbush was
''merely reading" letters and other
documents as basis for questioning
Again accusing committee members
OF having publicly blamed American
industry and bankers for American en-
try in the conflict, Lamont declared
''we take every opportunity to contro-
vert statements by committee members
that business and banking got us into
the war"
Nye suggested that I'VE forget as
much as we can" opinions as to whetn-
er German submarines caused :rc
United States to declare war and de-
pend wholly on documents
Guarantee" Charged.
Raushenbush charged that the Nor
gan concern, acting as purchasing
agent for the British government, was
required by American arms manufac-
turers to guarantee" them against
monetary loss in event the war ended
before contracts were fulfilled. Lament
denied that such assurances we're asked
or given.
Morgan gave to the press during
today'S hearing long statement list
ing purchases of munitions and other
war supplies made by his firm for
Great Britain and France during the
war The purchases amounted to
more than three billion dollars in
value, and commissions totaled about
$30.O00,00O.
Some of the outstanding contracts
were Bethlehem Steel, for shells. guns,
etc, $246, ,499,O ,O58; E. I. du Pont de
Nemours Co., for munitions, $429, 1885,
649; American Smelling & Refining
Co., for copper and other metals,
1924, ,701,715 American Locomotive
(See MORGAN, Page So
Evening star., 1936-01-08

BY the Associated Press.
Sudden orders for large-scale move
ments of French and British battle
fleets in the Mediterranean Sea today
assured the greatest naval concen-
tration yet in those waters by the
time the League of Nations Council
convenes for further action on the
Italo-E -Ethioian War.
The Council meets January 20.
Whether or not it will add new sane
tions to those already imposed upon
Italy is uncertain.
But on that day 90 French war
ships, ranging from battleships to
submarines, will be cruising the Med
iterranean along with the British
feet already there.
Cruise This Month Planned.
The British admiralty. in recalling
four warships now in the Mediter-
ranean, today announced mid-Janu-
ary cruise of four other hattie craft
and a destroyer flotilla with even
greater tonnage than the craft with
drawn.
At first it was thought the cruise
ships. which include the great battle
ships Nelson and Rodney, would re-
place the four men-of-war which will
be withdrawn from the Mediterranean.
However, the admiralty later an
nounced the cruise would not go into
the latter sea.
Ethiopia Today asked the League to
step into Italy's policy of merciless
determination" as unofficial sources
at Rome predicted Premier Mussolini
may dispatch 100000 more men into
his African campaign.
Emperor Halle Selassie's government
based its plea for League commits
sion of inquiry on alleged continued
employment of poison gas by the in
vading Fascists.
"Not Accidental Acts"
These are not accidental isolated
acts attributable to Individuals the
plea declared They represent mani
festly inexorable application of a
policy of merciless determination of
the Ethiopian people, proclaimed by
the Italian government in its press"
The mobilization of five new troop
divisions of the Fascist Army was
declared by informed sources at Rome
to be under consideration. The move,
apparently to inject new force into
the Italian field forces, renewed re-
ports that Marshal Pietro Badoglio,
commander in chief in East Africa,
had appealed for more men.
The Ethiopian request for inter-
vention on the battle fronts will be
considered by the League Council at
its meeting January 20, officials said.
At Adds Ababa an official govern
ment communique declared italian
aviators have flown over Gojjam
province for the last three days drop
ping tracts inviting the population
(See WAR. Page 81
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Ickes Arrives at San Juan

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, January
8 [P.-Arriving after a night plane
trip from Miami. Secretary of the
Interior Harold 1ckes today began a
brief inspection of the island. He
began with a trip to San Juan's slums
and historic points.
Evening star., 1936-01-08
Jones Calls i'm Members After
White House Conference.
Tariff Offset Seen.
AND DEBENTURE
PLANS UNDER CONSIDERATION
Marcantonio Suggests Farmer.and
Worker Amendment as Administra.
ton Stresses Minority Decision.

B4CKGROUND-
parties from special
agcutMist Most the A. dead since
which sought epe curb oDerproducton
poWer system quotas processing benefit
question pulled
hat for the farmer.
Evening star., 1936-01-08

administration hat along with the other New
Deal rabbits It's been there ever since the N R.
A. decision wiped out so many handsome blue
prints.
Does the President feel strong enough to try
to get the necessary two-thirds of both Houses
for the amendment? And is there any chance
that three-fourths of the States would be will
ing to give up more of their rapidly vanishing
rights?
Maybe the strategists won't attempt to take
such high hurdles. Since this was six-three
decision, the alternative Of packing the Supreme
Court with favorable men again crops up. This
device was much discussed nearly three years
ice because of the murmur from the grass roots.
Evening star., 1936-01-08
Financier Appears RuffIed
for First Time as He Heat
edIy Assumes Full Respon-
sibiIity for ''Statement."
LAMONT VOLUNTEERS
ANSWERS TO SENATE
Munitions Investigator Charges
New York Firm Was Required
to Guarantee Arms Makers
Against Loss in Filling Foreign
Contracts.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
After a Summer OF fanfare and
quiet investigation on the part OF
Stephen RauShenbuSh, the NUM-
tions Committee opened its inquiry
in September. 1884. The ,oorld-
shaking reuerberations expected
,pere not forthcoming, and tuithin
t,po months the inquiry closed
shop, reopening later. But the
hearings had resulted in attempts
to pass stringent neutrality legis-
lation curbing activities and profits
of munition makers in time OF ,Ddr.
Compromise bill tDdS approved.
Nye, still anrious for thorough
going wdr- prevention measure, has
reopened the hearings tUith J. P.
Morgan, Sure-shot headline catcher.
Evening star., 1936-01-08
Mediterranean Cruise Is
Ordered - Concentration
During Jan. 20 Session to
Be Heaviest Yet.
GENEVA Intervention
SOUGHT BY ETHIOPIA
Britain Withdraws Four Battle
ships and Announces Cruise.
II Duce Is Reported Preparing
to Throw 100000 More Men
Into African Campaign.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
As the Council OF the League OF
Nations prepares to meet January
20, diplomatic circles predict that,
before the month is ouer, an EN-
barge On Oil against Italy tOill hare
been decided upon-it, in the
meantime, MusSolini has not come
to terms in his tDar on Ethiopia.
Hope is held out in some quarters
that this step ,CiH not be necessary,
but in the meantime it is reported
uno1iciGlly that the British gen.
eral staff is calling for stoppdge
OF the oil so pital to italian ,Dar-
fare.
Evening star., 1936-01-08
BY the Associated Press.


Secretary of Agriculture Wallace
Supreme A. decision.
meeting
Chairman Jones
workers. amendment Constitution
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The National Scene
BY ALICE ROOSEVELT LONGWORTH

ME Supreme Court has flashed the light the New
Deal in several previous pronouncements now it signals
full stop with light the A. A. A. verdict That
raises flock of questions
There is constitutional amendment tucked awav in an
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Farm Reaction Mixed.

Eagerly. New Dealers watched the
reaction in the farm areas. They
found it mixed. For example, Ed.
ward A. O,Neal, president Of the
(See A. A. A., Page ~
Evening star., 1936-01-08

Mrs. L0nGWofth. 1Se "o' H1hUofR S1o
ago, but was put on ice because of the mu
Copyright 1e3o.l
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(See JACKSON DAY, Page 81
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WEATHER.

90 s. Weather Bureau Forecast)
Rain tonight and probably tomorrow
morning; not much change in tempera-
ture lowest temperature tonight about
IS degrees Temperatures-Highest, A.,
at 2:45 pm. yesterday; lowest. 50, at
am. today. Full report on page ..
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There is a constitut
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(See NAVAL, Page A-4.)
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(See D. c. COMMITTEE, Page A.
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(See MORGAN, Page 5.
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SPAIN LIFTS BANS

(See WAR, Page 81
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(See BONUS, Page ~
The Washington times., 1936-08-25
Help Wanted-Male & Female "A
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SALESMAN-Psper box mfgr. Age 23 to
35, must be experienced or sold similar
expenses. Personnel Service. 1911 G ST.
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ply sos 18th st. S. W.
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ing. MONUMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE
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Help Wanted-Male

BAKERS helper, experienced wanted. APP
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Financial
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AUTO LOANS
SEE MR.. BUTLER
Dol New York Ave. MET 1858
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Apply Georgia 1888.
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Employment
Help Wanted-FemaIe

YOUNG WOMEN-Old-establ manu-
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chance for advancement. Apply after 2
p. M, Garlinger Co., ole G st. N. W.,
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Employment

Situations Wanted-Female
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USHERETTES, CASHIERS,
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Learn beauty culture, earn while you learn,
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position to work SEVERAL HOURS
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CLAIR. 1886 COL. PIX. AND GLEBE RID,
Chrysler Plymouth. International Trucks
Sales and Service. Tydol Gas. Yeedol Oils
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plained Carlo. "You guys aren
known out there; we are-We I'VE
there. And we get a handtui OF
small change like you handed us
after we Stuck up the bridge
party" .,o .oh,o ,e,ned
forward. -, /, o.,.oa
GLOW big a cut do you think
vou're entitled to? How much do
YOU think that jewelry brings in
when we pass it to the dealers ?
And what do you mean, chances!
eve provide the cars, don't we
We do the jobs, don't We? You
three guys sit outside, clean away
from any trouble we might run
into; you drive us to the place
and away from it.
81 never should have listened
to YOU in the first place. 1t costs
us money to divide up with three
more guys every time. The only
reason ever let you in at all was
because you said you could find
some important dough in your
town. Important! You've brought
us some heavy business, you
have!
81. still get a laugh when / think
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of that Dog Wagon stickup. That
was the night you were going to
lead us to the late mail truck for
that contractors payroll. And you
were wrong by an hour!
"That's the important money
we've got by listening to you. And
lot of rings and vanity cases off
the DANES at the bridge party"
"Those rings were worth plen-
typ said Carlo angrily.
yeah? We've made too many
trips out in the country for moth
ing. If the towns so filthy rich,
where do they hide the money!"
There was silence while Carlo
considered the rebuke.
"Any more complaints?" the
man at the table invited.
Carlo had none he cared to
voice.
"Well, now about the bank. if
that's what you came in to talk
about" said the man. Come up
closer and let's see how it lays.
Carlo had made his way to the
apartment alone rather than in
the company of his two employees
because there, was always the