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Evening star., 1936-12-08
AUer,lle Named
For Inaugural
Line of March
Pennsylvania Tenta.
tirely Picked as Site
ofParade.

Historic Pennsylvania avenue has
been determined on, at least tentative
ly. for the inaugural parade on jan
uary 20. it was learned today.
The decision lay between Pennsyl-
vania avenue and Constitution ave
nue..
Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson,
President Roosevelt's choice for chair
man Of the Inaugural Committee, has
returned to Washington from Europe,
where he has been attending meeting
Of the Red Cross. He Is chairman Of
the American National Red Cross.
The White House has been in touch
with Admiral Grayson regarding the
craftsmanship of the Inaugural Com
mittee and he has been strongly urged
to accept the appointment. He
served as the head of a similar COM
mittee when President Roosevelt was
first inaugurated four years ago.
Admiral Grayson-perhaps with
Vice President Garner-is expected to
visit the White House soon to discuss
inaugural plans with Marvin Mc1n-
tyre, secretary to the President.
The President Is anxious to have
the inaugural ceremonies as simple
as possible, and said so before he Left
Washington. He has turned thumbs
down on all plans for an inaugural
ball. The parade from the Capitol to
the White House is expected to be
composed almost entirely Of military
organizations.
Government officials and local DEM
ocrats, as well as citizens Of the Dis
trict, have become anxious in recent
days because of the brief time inter-
vening and the large amount Of work
that is to be done. They are especially
anxious that the appointment Of q
chairman be made definitely without
further delay, so the committee may
be organized and the subcommittees
arranged to care for the details.
Several truckloads of lumber. to be
used in construction Of the inaugura-
ton day court Of honor" in front of
the White House, were unloaded yes
terday on the north sidewalk Of Penn
sylvania avenue. Work on the stands
in front of the Capitol has been in
progress more than 10 days.
Evening star., 1936-12-08
Friends Reveal
She Will Seek
Marriage.
STILL HOPES
FOR TRIUMPH
American Woman
Will Remain at
Cannes Villa.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CANNES, France. December g.
Wallis Warfield Simpson. friends close
to the American beauty said today. is
determined to fight for a morganatic
marriage with King Edward VIII de-
spite her offer to give him up.
Mrs. Simpsons friends said she still
hoped the King would triumph in his
determination to marry her and still
keep his throne.
They expressed the "strong belief
that Mrs. Simpsons statement was
dictated from quarters close to the
King in London and said they both
revealed a determination in the tele-
phone talks that preceded the sign
ing of the statement to fight to the
bitter end" for morganatic marriage.
A spokesman at the villa where Mrs.
Simpson is staying said, however. there
is no foundation for such belief" He
added the statement was purely
spontaneous.
The possibility was expressed that
Mrs. Simpson would soon leave Cannes,
perhaps for Italy, where strict Fascist
police would assure her greater privacy.
French Surete National detectives
on guard outside the Villa Lou Wei
also said she would possibly leave
Cannes.
Lord Brownlow, gentleman in wait
ing to the King. who Is here with Mrs.
15e. cINTDc0N me-. -"
Evening star., 1936-12-08

e@SSS wa W. 9~FS Assffe@@~~s
"If we would live satisfac-
tory lives, we must help others
to live happily also. To this end
THE STAR-WARNER BROS
N. B. C.-METROPOLITAN PO-
LICE DEPT. AND PARENT
TEACHER ASSOCIATION
CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGN is a
really vitalizing influence.
I'VE should be 50 thankful
for the great improvement in
our economic and social condi-
ton as to be willing to Coop
crate cheerfully and thor
oughly in this toy campaign
and thereby put into practical
action the beautiful sentiment
of Christmas.
DANIEL c. ROPER,
Secretary Of Commerce"
Evening star., 1936-12-08
COLD DELAYS FASCIST DRIVE.

MADRID, December 8 (R.-Gov-
eminent artillery batteries raked in
surgent lines with heavy fire today as
bitter cold wave delayed expected
Fascist infantry assaults around the
capitals outskirts.
The bombardment was concentrated
against insurgent forti1cations in the
Moncloa and Cuatro Caminos dis
tricts.
The Emergency Defense Council dis
closed 81 persons were killed during an
insurgent aerial attack on Guadala-
jara, provincial capital northeast of
Madrid.
The air raid. which took place Sum-
day, also was declared to have de-
stroyed former royal palace. regarded
as an important example of early
Spanish architecture.
The defense junta reported a minor
attack from the air on Ell Escorial,
northwest Of the capital, by insurgent
bombers yesterday.
The expected Fascist attack, govern
ment commanders predicted, would
probably originate from the Escorial
sector.
They declared the Fascists would
probably move against the University
Evening star., 1936-12-08
POPE, IMPROVED,
BUT KEPT IN BED
Sudden Chill Weather Ruin.
ed Hopes of PreIate to
Resume Duties.
By the Associated Press.

VATICAN CITY, December g.
Sudden chill weather ruined the hope
Of Pope Plus XI to leave his bed today
and resume his full routine of active
duty.
Despite continued improvement In
the holy fathers condition, Vatican
officials said it was considered unwise
for him to risk exposure.
The pontiff's discomfort was eased
somewhat by holding a private mass
for him in the sick room. Monsignor
Gonfalonieri, the Pope's private secre-
tary, conducted the ritual at the bed
side and the holy father took COM
munion.
After noon visit Dr. Aminta Milani
said he was thoroughly satisfied with
his patients progress and expressed
the hope the Pope might be able to
leave his bed Thursday if his improve
ment continues at the present rate.
His holiness, recovering from q
paralysis Of the legs, was particularly
disappointed because 1t was the day
Of the immaculate conception and its
customary mass.
The 79-year-old pontif unwillingly
Evening star., 1936-12-08
KILLED
AS FLOOD SWEEPS.
. LUZ0N VILLAGES.
Countless Numbers Are Re-
ported Missing in Disaster
in Philippines.
INHABITANTS CARRIED
DOWN VALLEY TO SEA
Waters Ravage 100 Mile Thickly-
Populated Area in Aftermath
of Typhoon.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
MANILA, December S.-The peace
full farming valley Of Casayan was
a devastated graveyard Of untold dead
today.
Flood waters of the mighty Cagayan
River, largest in the Philippines, swept
thousands to their death. oficial
Philippine Army advices said. and left
other thousands missing.
Officials, marshalling the Common
wealth's relief agencies. expressed fear
the full extent of what they termed
"the greatest disaster the Philippines
has experienced" would never be
known.
Populations Of entire Barrios-
suburban clusters Of native huts-
were wiped out. The river, swelled by
the Northern Luzon Islands heaviest
rainfall, swept down the populous
valley at 4 am. last Friday, trapping
most of the victims as they slept.
Aftermath Of Typhoon.
Entire families were caught by the
unexpected torrents, aftermath of q
typhoon. They were carried. scream
ing. toward the sea. The unprece-
dented food covered more than 100
miles of rich tobacco and rice farming
lands northeast Of Manila.
Fifty-tour villages were known tc
be inundated. A large part of the
area, most populous rural section or
Luzon Island. had not been heard
from.
The provincial military commander
of Isabella fought his way through
flooded and debris-strewn areas fol
four days 70 send out the first word
He said IL was the greatest food in
the history OF the valley.
He reported the largest section oi
the valley, which stretches so miles
across between two ranges Of noun
tains, was yet to be heard from.
Thousands OF persons were carried
away" he said. "Other thousands
were reported missing"
Houses full of people, animals and
trees were swept helter skelter toward
the sea.
Bodies Recovered.
Twenty bodies were recovered in the
village of Cauayan.
Officials of Ilagan reported it was
impossible to get into Cagayan Valley.
north of that city. Hundreds of
houses were swept away and thousands
were missing. they said.
Emergency supplies of rice and vac
cines against cholera and dysentery
were urged.
Gov. Leon Cabarroguis of Nueva
Vizcaya Province telegraphed that the
municipal president of Pinappagan re-
ported barrios Of that region were
flooded.
Water is over the top Of houses, "
he said. Animals. granaries, houses
and whole families were washed away.
(See FLOOD, Page A-4.)
Evening star., 1936-12-08
i. S. EMPLOYEES RESPOND
TO PLEA FOR YULE TOYS
Daniel Is Crati6ed By Numerous Offers
Of Assistance From Bureaus
All Over City.

Since the Government tossed its hat
into holly wreath yesterday numerous
offers of assistance are being received
by Harry R. Daniel chief co-ordinator
of the Federal workers Christmas
campaign. from Federal bureaus all
over the city.
The response Of Government en-
ployes who wish to provide Christmas
cheer for Washington's needy, in CO.
operation with The Star-Warner Bros. =
N. B. c. Christmas toy campaign, the
sixteenth annual Metropolitan Police
Christmas party and the Parent
Teacher Association was instantane-
Gus. Mr.. Daniel announced today.
Daniel, who has called for volunteers
to take the initiative in organizing
small groups throughout the various
Evening star., 1936-12-08

bureaus and agencies of the Govern
ment for the campaign, said that he is
gratifed about early returns.
Already scores of names are on file
in his office at the Public Relations
Bureau of the Commerce Department,
which is being used, with the consent
Of Secretary Roper, as campaign head
quarters. Wherever departments and
bureaus are as yet unrepresented, Dan
lei is making personal effort to set up
individual organizations. he said.
Not only have Federal employees ex-
pressed . desire to help in general
terms, but many have offered sueges-
tions of their own for consideration
Daniel said.
For instance, In one Office q young
(See TOYS, Page A-2)
Evening star., 1936-12-08
MISTRIAL IS RULED
IN ASSAULT CASE
Jury Unable to Reach Verdict
on Charges Against J. H.
Burns.

By STAT Correspondent OF The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, December g.
The case Of John Henry Burns, 35-
year-old Washington merchant, who Is
charged with criminal assault on a
young Capital typist, was declared
D mistrial at noon today.
The jury, which heard the case yes
terday, filed into the Circuit Court
room shortly before IL o'clock and in
formed the court 1t was still dead
locked after II hours Of deliberation.
Judge Charles w. Woodward polled
the u men and asked each:
do you think it will be possible for
you to reach q verdict?"
Each answered he was of the opin-
ion 1t would be useless to make any
further effort to make definite de-
cision.
Judge Woodward dismissed the
Jurors after declaring the case mis-
trial. 1t was said an attempt would
be made to have Burns bond of $10.-
600 continued until his second trial Is
held, probably during the March term
Of court.
Burns had been at liberty on bond
since his arrest after the typist, pretty
27-year-old employe Of q downtown
Washington haberdashery, reported
the alleged assault TO potcs.
Evening star., 1936-12-08
Suspense Sc Is
Heavy Over
London.
HOUSE FIRST
TO GET REPLY
Quick Flight May
Be Tip Off on
Abdication.
b. the Associated Press.

b the Associated Press.
LONDON, December s.-Prime Min
lister Stanley Baldwin reached Fort
Belvedere this evening-summoned by
his King-presumably to receive the
final decision of Edward VIII on re-
nunciation of either his throne o,
Wallis Warfield Simpson.
The premier hastened over the icy
roads from London in an hour and Is
minutes to enter the gates of the royal
lodge in the gathering darkness, while
suspense hung heavy over London
England and the empire.
1t generally was believed the deci-
sion, even if given tonight at Fort Bel
vedere, would be withheld from the
public until Baldwin has an opportu-
nifty to communicate it to Commons.
May Take Quick Flight.
If the answer is abdication. the
King might give the tip-of by quick
flight from the country.
Edwards youngest brother, the Duke
of Kent, was believed to have partici-
pated in toniglt's crucial meeting.
He drove alone to Fort Belvedere this
morning. There also were reports
that the motor car of the Duke of
York, Edwards heir-presumptive, had
been seen entering a side entrance
of the estate.
Generally, in view Of Mrs. Simpsons
statement of her willingness to sacri-
flee the King rather than hurt the
sovereign or the throne, the British
public was hopeful its monarch had
decided the crown comes first.
But there was no certainty; only
breathless waiting
Those who expected the King to give
the first minister his final word tonight
pointed out that every days delay was
costing the empires industry thou
sands of pounds.
The vast amount of business pointed
toward a coronation next May was at
standstill.
Edward, these persons said, would be
as anxious as any of his subjects to
return Great Britain to normal. Un-
less he has made up his mind. they
asserted, there could be but little rea-
son for another conference with Bald
win.
Plane Leaves Croydon.
Before the first minister went to Fort
Belvedere with advisers to both the
King and his heir-presumptive, pri-
vately chartered airplane few the
channel in treacherous weather from
Croydon and finally wound up near
MarseiIle, France, for an overnight stop
en- route to Cannes.
Mrs. Simpson is at Cannes, but the
planes errand remained vague. A
late report said one of the passengers
was a member of the firm of solicitors
which represented Mrs. Simpson when
she obtained her decree nisi from
Ernest Aldrich Simpson on October 27.
Under present arrangements, the
divorce will become final automatically
on April q. 1t could be made final
earlier.
Other, and earlier, reports said two
home Office officials and physician
occupied the plane. Apparently the
passengers left the ship at lie Bourget.
France.
In London, Queen Mary Cancelled
q scheduled afternoon visit to an ex-
hibition Of replicas of British and
(see KING, Page A-3)
Evening star., 1936-12-08
RAIN OR SNOW DUE

Snow or rain tomorrow night was
forecast by the Weather Bureau today.
The day will be cloudy and warmer.
Today was expected to be less cold
than yesterday. The minimum tenn
perature tonight probably will be
about rs degrees.
Evening star., 1936-12-08
Bow. 6. Dies Under Bus Wheels
While on His Way to Church

had met death beneath the wheels OF
d Pennsylvania Greyhound line bus
near his home. (.
Joseph and Jimmy had started to
mass at st. Aloysius' Church in OBJ
servation of the Feast Of the Immacu-
late Conception, with the elder brother
walking few PAGES in front.
So intent was Joseph on getting to
church on time that he did not hear q
screech Of brakes behind him and did
not suspect that an accident had be-
fallen Jimmy.
Joseph hurried on to the home Of
an uncle, 9-year-old John di Carlo, at
1887 North Capitol street. and together
the two boys went to mass. Joseph
(0AA TATE, End A.a.1
Evening star., 1936-12-08
CALL Of MORGAN
TO PROBE SEEN
Balls Story of Cheap Rail
Purchase May Lead
to Summons.
By the Associated Press.

Senate Investigators heard today
that the late Van Sweringen brothers
lost their So ,ooo, 600, 900 rail and indus
trial system on September 80, 1886
and "regained control the same day
without putting up a scent piece"
This testimony was given the Senate
Interstate Commerce Committee at the
same time as the probability grew that
J. p Morgan would be summoned to a
Capitol witness stand, for the third
time in four years, to answer questions
as to his reasons for relinquishing con-
troll of the Nations largest transporta-
ton set-up.
Evidence that their whole SYSTEM
including 249 companies-was con.
trolled through $3.50 worth of stock
opened the second day of hearings in
the Senate's railway financing investi-
cation.
Tells Of Stock Purchase.
George A. Ball. soft-spoken Indiana
glass-maker, testified he purchased
the controlling stock in the vast hold.
ing company network for s274.ooo
and then turned the control Of the
Evening star., 1936-12-08
DAVID FREEDMAN
EXPIRES IN SLEEP
Gag Writer, Suing Cantor for
$250, 900, Was Witness on
Stand Yesterday.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. December 8.-Dsvid
Freedman, whose s25o.0oo breach Of
contract suit against Eddie Cantor,
stage, screen and radio comedian,
opened yesterday in Supreme Court.
died during the night in his sleep at
his home. on the upper West Side.
Freedman, gag and script writer
for Cantor and collaboration with the
comedian on several magazine articles
and books, charged the comedian with
abrogation Of an oral contract for 10
per cent Of Cantor's earnings.
Freedman was the first witness In
the trial yesterday and spent several
minutes on the stand testifyins to his
early association with Cantor.
Evening star., 1936-12-08

A momentary hope proved only an
added cruelty today for the mother Of
q 6-year-old boy who was killed by
bus In the first block Of New York
avenue northeast.
In the confusion, Mrs. Emily Tate,
60 New York avenue northeast, was
told that her son Joseph, Z, had been
run down while accompanying his
younger brother, James, to mass.
Shortly afterward Joseph was
brought home and he ran into his
mothers arms. The mothers Joy at
finding Joseph safe was chilled by the
sudden question. where's Jimmyf"
Only then did relatives tell her II
was Jimmy. instead of Joseph. whe
Evening star., 1936-12-08

TSINGTAO, China, December 8 tP).
Twelve warships of Japan's third
feet rode at anchor in the Tsingtao
Harbor today while 1000 marines con-
tinued to patrol the city.
The military guards, japanese off,
cials said, were posted as a precau-
ton against disorders by Chinese
workers shut out of idle cotton mills.
Evening star., 1936-12-08
(See SPAIN, Page A-4.)
Jobless to Join Army.

WARSAW, December 8 R.-The
war Office announced last night q vol
untary national defense unit Of unem-
ployed ex-army men and boys under
army age would be organized in jan
uary to serve two months as form Of
relief from Winter hardships.
Evening star., 1936-12-08
Summary of Todoy's Star

fOhElGN.
London senses early decision by King
in throne crisis. Page Al
Spanish rebels fire on Norwegian ship,
Oslo is informed. Page Al
NATIONAL
Senate Republicans begin conferences
on independents. Page Al
Second American Philatelic Congress
opens. Page Az
Winston Guest entitled to citizenship
certificate, court holds. Page AS
Treasury issue more than four times
oversubscribed. Page AS
Break in maritime strike predicted by
Federal mediators. Page Al
J. p. Morgan likely to be summoned as
witness in rail inquiry. Page Al
Edith Maxwell prepares for second trial
In staying Of father. Page AS
Permanent r. w. A. urged by Ickes IN
radio forum address. Page A-9
WASHINGTON AND VICINITY.
Two U. s. witnesses locked up for lapse
Of memory at trial. Page Al
Federal employees responding to plea
for Christmas toys. Page Al
Attorney Duke, indicted in y. s. Court,
Is held for contempt. Page B-1
q. s. fraud trial plans are expedited
in Juror decision. Page B-l
Trafic accidents claim two lives; Dis
trict total for year 30. Page B-1
District oficials, Attorney General to
confer On Jan conditions. Page B-1
District Airport Commission holds
secrst mAsting. pase III
Evening star., 1936-12-08
Secretary Daniel C. Roper
Indorses Star Christmas Campaign

zone of the best evidences of progress people
increasing consciousness of individual responsibility to society
Experience confirms the precept that happ
Evening star., 1936-12-08

Bs the Associated Press.
OSLO. Norway, December s.-The
Norwegian foreign Office was informed
today the 1,196-ton Norwegian steamer
Gulnes had been bombed by insur-
gent Spanish airplanes while enter
ing Seville Harbor, and that one sea-
man had been killed.
The shipowner said the vessel was
empty and under way from Oporto to
Seville to collect a cargo of ore. She
never has carried contraband, he
added.
The foreign office Is conducting q
vigorous investigation.
Evening star., 1936-12-08
NORWEGIAN SHIP
BOMBED IN SEVILLE.
Government Opens Heavy
Firing on Insurgent Lines
at Madrid.
BACKGROUND

hGROUND-
Two conflicting theories OF gop-
ernment, communism and tasctsm,
are in struggle for supremacy in
Spain. The rebels (Fascists) haze
attacked the Socialist (Commu.
ntstj regime and haUe been Sue
cesstul In capturing major prou.
inces, but haze been unable to take
Madrid after seige Of entire month.
MednDhtle, other European potoers
match struggle. Dtth many predict
ing they Uiu be unable to stay out.
Germany and Italy already haze
recognized the Fascist rebels as
the official regime and feeling
against this interference" has
gropn intense among Loydlist SYM
pdthizers.
Evening star., 1936-12-08
TO SIGN
.UNRAT|F|ED PACTS.
Bolivia and Ell Salvador
React FavorabIy-Mexico
Has Peace Plan.
BACKGROUND

BACh
Last Ueek representatives OF II
American republics met in Buenos
Aires for conference to show tDdr-
bent Uorld hop nations may ltre
as good neighbors" To focus
United States attention on pdriey,
Uhich he regards as highly sig
nifcdnt, President Roosevelt trd-
peled to Buenos Aires and person.
ally addressed delegates, pleading
for a voy to keep peace tn the
Western Hemisphere and Ddrnino
pdrrfng European forces that they
mould find Americas united for
peace.
Also present at pdrley Is Secre-
tdry of State Hull, ,Cho submitted
yesterday United States proposal
iChich Dould create permanent
Inter-American Consultative Com
mtttee to coordinate eristing peace
instruments and iepelop common
neutrality policy.
Evening star., 1936-12-08

BY the Associated Press.
BUENOS AIRES. December 8.-Ar-
gentina will sign four lona-unratified
peace treaties, Carlos Saavedra Lamas,
Argentina foreign minister, said today,
to win the support Of other republics
in the drive to guarantee peace in the
Western World.
Saavedra Lamas. president Of the
Inter-American Conference and recent
winner of the Nobel peace prize, de-
clared his belief "all other American
nations" also will ratify the pacts-
His declaration was the highlight
Of an Associated Press survey among
delegations of eight American repub-
lies which. as yet, have not ratified all
the agreements. The conference Is
(see CONFERENCE, Page A-4.)
Evening star., 1936-12-08

(See SIMPSON, Page AL
Evening star., 1936-12-08

(See POPE, Page A-2.)
Evening star., 1936-12-08

(See RAILS, Page A-5.)
Evening star., 1936-12-08
WARSHIPS ON GUARD

(See FLOOD, Page A-4)
Evening star., 1936-12-08
WEATHER.
90. o. Weather Burear

Fair, not quite 30 cold, lowest temper
ature tonight about 26 degrees; tomorrow
mostly cloudy and warmer. followed BY
rain or snow by night Temperatures
highest, SO, at noon yesterday; lowest, 81,
at tbs am today Full report, page ALT.
Evening star., 1936-12-08

The only evening paper
in Washington with the
Associated Press News
and Wirephoto Services.
Evening star., 1936-12-08

Yesterdays Circulation, 140,S71
fSome returns not yet received)