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Evening star., 1936-06-12
Choice of Landon's Running
Mate Is Made Unanimous as
Other Aspirants Withdraw.
MICHIGAN SENATOR'S NOTE
TO SMELL BALKS DRAFT MOVE
Chicago Publisher Accepts Post-Edge
Starts Bandwagon Movement in
Interest of HARMONY.
BY 6. GOULD LINCOLN.


CLEVELAND June 12-Co. Frank Knox Chicago publisher
s M aay e non dor vice % kana S tho
hcan National Convention. ~
knOz tSs 4S sass P Dso at Michigan City,
ann Of hi Ean sent note to Chairman
sns OF the convention requesting that his be withdrawn
In consequence vandenberg placed nomination
After States sections the country had indicated they
Mssnd
field entirely clear for Knox.
Edge who started tdss : Of end
dates Knox declared that he wished withdraw
with such exhibition OF harmony that last night
when all ambitions were set aside for the 9ce pes
nd oDpooa SRd Ta ne dee @ soa 5 S
ussd this oTnng 1t gives I'M me genuine in the
voted for me- to support Col sat Knox I''i'
He U ds haI Sf G @ the n9es s a @ s sd m
Maryland always play the game fair said Gov Nice
pronounced sentiment Of the convention for Col Knox
lean with united front
% sn q that he IS Sg Y to
state a @ M knSa sGae @ m ne e no was ca0 and
Knox had received 1908 votes Of the unanimous
M. sROE
kilograms sent by Chairman Smell last night to Gov Landon
read secretary to the convention Landon promised
when Col nominated by the convention en-
daysa candidate
the presidential nomination He withdrew with the other
that nomination supported Landon the session
of the convention last night
The convention adjourned at ia pm
Note Decides
All efforts
the nominee for vice president in vain Up until the last
ssass
The Michigan Senator sending his note Smell prevented
convention consideration
and cut of the to draft him. which in the making
The Republican National Committee it announced by
Ralph Williams vice chairman from Oregon will meet
this meeting chairman will be elected succeed Chairman
Henry Fletcher of Pennsylvania who has served for the last two
Gov national committee chamanhip
Evening star., 1936-06-12
By the Associated Press.


TOPEKA, KaTS.. June 12.-Gov.
All M. Landon told newspaper men
today that any plans for his cam
paign for the presidency would await
n conference, probably by telephone
with the new Republican National
Committee which will meet In Cleve-
land after the close Of the eonVen-
tion.
His face drawn and tired, the Gov
ernor appeared early at his Office and
turned to his duties rs Kansas chief
executive.
I'm O. little hoaRse bart otherwise
feel hne," Landon responded 10
queries.
Greeting From Hoover.
Among congratulstory kilograms re-
eeived by IAndon was one from for
mer President Hoover which said:
Il send you my heartiest congratu-
lations. You have q great task for
the American people. I pray YOU VIII
have divine help.
HERBERT HOOVER"
The Governor arrived &C his ususl
time, although he arose slightly late
this morning. Only few visitors and
news men were IN his offioe when he
walked in.
II propose 70 wage me most Ae-
Evening star., 1936-06-12
Land0n Holds Back Plans
For Talk With Committee
Nominee Finds Desk S'oomped With
Congratulations, Including Message
From HOoUer-TOpeka Celebrates.

gressiye campaign the Republican
party has seen in years." the Kansas
Governor told neWsmen shortly before
the Cleveland convention unanimous
ly named him its presidential nom
inee.
The tumult among Topeks's 6s.-
o00-When the phrase f'Iandon nom
mated rippled across the wires and
through the ether-Was unparalleled
here since the World War armiStice
In the ear-spIitting demonstration
thousands threaded their way
through the downtown district and
Surged across the lawn Of the ex :
ecutive mansion.
There near midnight, IN the eerie
glow of Kleig lights and old-fash-
ioned political red hares, the Coy
ernor came 10 his 'front.' porch and
bespoke the good wilr Of his neigh
borx.
HIS gray haT sfighsly rsmpled and
his face flushed, Ehe Governor dis
played his emotion m the tiFDbfe of
his voice. He kept his gray, double
breasted suit trim, but his necktie
was crumpled and askew when the
crush of the well-WiShers sbated.
,waEing his hand for quiet, Gov
6see LANDON. Page =
Evening star., 1936-06-12
EASTMAN URGES
BIG RAIL CHANGE
Sweeping Reforms Called
For to Regain Business
Lost to Autos.
Fy the Associated Press,

Joseph B. Eastman, Federal Co
ordinator of transportation, today
recommended sweeping changes by
railroads in the passenger field 10
recapture business lost in recent
years, chiefly to automobiles.
Lower fares, lighter and speedier
trains, Use Of motor buSses and trucks
by railroads and cooperation in
stead OF competition in seeking busi-
ness were some Of the suggestions he
emphasized in 64-page report.
II believe that the railroads can
secure passenger trafic and passep-
ger earnings much larger than they
now have" Eastman said, f'either
through winning travel over to their
services or through creating new
travel, MS the automobile has done"
Conkratalates Big Roads.
He congratulated the major rail-
roads on fundamental changes
made in recent years, but said this
was only - beginning"
Eastman, whose position as CO.
ordinator is scheduled to expire next
Tuesday with the emergency trans
portation act, in the main approved
study made public in January,
1895, BY his section of transportation
Ne revealed that the 1888 report
had been criticized sharply by the
Association Of American Railroads and
added he believed the major railroads
had been wrong.
Summarizing some OF the "innova-
Hons' he said had been made IN rail-
road service, the eo-ordinator listed:
"One railroad is now Offering col
lection and delivery service for pas
sengers, its tickets including fare cou-
pons for pickup at home and delivery
to destination by taxicab. Rail service
as accessible rs ones car is the ne
suit.
Tipping Abolished.
"Another railroad has abolished
tipping by coach passengers at an i'm
portant station.
Joint rail and bus passenger sta
tions are to be found in many cities,
The adoption OF light trains and
substantially increased schedule fre-
quency have gone well beyond the ex-
perimental stage on q number Of rail-
roads.
"High-speed service averaging 90
miles per hoGr-has been provided for
short. medium and long distances and
tsee RAILS, Page A-s)
Evening star., 1936-06-12
ROOSEVELT HITS
MONOPOLY IN US.
ASsails prophets of Evil"
in Addressing $4,000
at Centennial.
By the Associated Press.

DALLAS, Tex, June 12.-PresidenE
Roosevelt, In an anIi-monopoly speech
here today at the center Of the Texas
Centennial, declared II labor is to be
a commodity" America will become q
Nation Of boarding houses, instead Of
homes"
Hitting out at "ehiselers" and
prophets of evil" the President told
q colorful, capacity throng in the
5o,OOO-Seat Cotton Bowl Stadium
that:
To-day we have restored democracy
10 government.
We are in the process OF restoring
democracy jn opportunity
/ The President asserted the very
nature Of free government demands
that there must be a line OF defense
held by the yoemanry Of business and
industry and agriculture.
Hits Monopoly.
Frequently interrupted by cheers
and clapping. he declared not the
genefaliSsinos' but the small" and
average" men OF the three CONNER
cial groups must have their stability
preserved against the domination Of
special interests"
|. Ne said il the tendency in the dozen
years following the World wsr had
been permitted to continue 1.-The in
evitable consequence would have been
the destruction of the base OF our form
Of government"
For It's splendid structure" he add
ed, there would have been substituted
as q natural result an autocratic form
Of government"
Standing bareheaded on q huge nag
covered stand, his words carried na.
tiofially over both radio networks, the
President also spoke Of 'leSsening Oh
sectionahsm," and said his "goo6
neighbor" policy should be extended
into Mexico and other countries.
we seek to Danish war in this heni-
sphere" he said, I'VE seek to extend
those practices Of good will and closer
friendship upon which peace itself ID
based
AssaiIs "Chiselers"
Declaring "chiselers" were still with
u.s. the President said:
The net result of monopoly, the
net result OF economic and financial
control jn the hands OF the few, has
meant fhe ownership of labor as q
commodity.
IF labor Is to be a commodity in
the United States, in the hnal analysis
it means that we shall become O ma
ton of boarding houses instead Of q
nation OF homes.
IF our people ever submit TO that,
they will have said 'Good-by' to their
historic freedom. Men do not fight
for boarding houses. They will fight
for their homes"
A burning sun, sending the tenn
persture to o5, shown down on the
speakers stand as the Chief Executive
delivered his ! ,500-word address.
The President seemed happy In
(See ROOSEVELT, Page 81
Evening star., 1936-06-12
WARRANTS ASKED
IN DEATH Plots
Michigan Black Legion
Head and II Named
by Prosecutor.
By the Associated Press.

DETROIT, January 12.-Prosecutor
Duncan c. McCrea named Is men, in
eluding Arthur r. Lupp, Michigan
commander Of the Black Legion. In
asking warrants today on charges Of
conspiracy to murder a suburban news
paper editor and q village mayor.
Twelve of the men were named n
connection with an alleged blood
pact" to kill Arthur L. Kingsley, editor
Of the Highland Parker, community
newspaper in Highland Park, and ths
three others were charged with a plot
to siay William W. Voisine, mayor Of
suburban Ecorse.
Dean Statement.
The warrant recommendations fol-
lowed announcement Of new state
ment by Dayton Dean, Black Legion
''executioner," who has admitted he
fired the shots which killed Charles A
Poole on May IL after o night ride
with the terrorists.
McCrea said Deans accusations were
corroborated by confessions from Roy
Hepner and Clarence C. Frye, who are
held as members of the night riders
intelligence squad"
Former Aide Named.
Named with Lupp In the Kingsley
case were N. Ray Markland, q former
assistant prosecutor whom McCrea
suspended, and Leslie ]. Black, sus-
pended clerk for Judge L. Eugene
Sharp Of Common Pleas Court and
president of the wolverine Repub-
hcan League
McCrea charges that Kingsley was
marked for death in August OF 1885
because OF the opposition Of his paper
to, MARYLAND, who was defeated in
April of 1884 for reelection as mayor
Of Highland Park.
Evening star., 1936-06-12
MASS OUTBREAKS
FEARED BY PARIS
Pedestrians Kept Moving to
Prevent Forming of
Crowds.
By ths Associated Press.

PARIS, June 14-Police acted 10
day to prevent mass demonstrations
as officials expressed fear of foreign
elements" in the French strike crisis.
Roger Salengro, minister of the in
terror, announced his police had the
situation in hand after persons at
tempting 10 form crowds such as those
which marched yesterday under red
fiags had been arrested
Gendarmes also were taking into
custody persons who refused TO keep
moving" on the streets.
SslenRro declared strikers were
gradually resuming work and that
687 factories, held by strikers pre-
vio,lsly, had been evacuated IN the
last ~ hours.
Leaders ana Police Confer.
Socialist leaders and police oficials
conferred on the law and order stu
alton.
Vincent Ahriol, minister of finance,
issued a statement denying the gov
ernment intended to Try the currency
control methods OF Or. Hjalmar
Schacht," economies minister Of Ger
many.
He said such methods were unnee-
essarS IN France. where 40, ,000, 600, :
900 10 45,o0o,oo0.0o francs are
hoarded.~
Auriol declared he considered de-
valuation would be O. disaster" and
said the government intended to re-
1ieve exporters by tax reform and
reorganization OF credit facilities.
Refreshed by four legislative VIC
tories, Premier Leon Blum declared
his government would take strong
measures to prevent the walk-outs
from getting beyond official control.
An attempt by patrols of the Croix
de Feu, the Fascist veterans organiza-
tion,. to keep butcher shops Of members
open despite strikes led to noisy protest
demonstrations by striking butchers.
Police intervened to quell the dis
hirhenees and the Crojx de Fen guards
-(See FRANCE. Pace 81 -
Evening star., 1936-06-12
Maryland, Poised for Parade
For Nice, Finds Herself Alone

you who he is" reioinsd the speaker.
Boyd read on and on despite re-
peated Interruptions.
"You know, my friends,' he called
back to his annoyers, Il am enjoying
this immensely"
Smell had to bang for order. The
chairman, hands raised. appealed for
quiet.
Boyd proceeded.
After some minutes he reached the
name Of Nice. The Maryland State
nag and q big Nice banner were
raised for q parade, but no delegates
from other States Joined iA sppaF-
entity.
Evening star., 1936-06-12
MERCURY DROPS 23
DEGREES WITH RAIN

cooled by yesterdays rain, Wash
angton today faced "a hours OF
moderate temperatures and clear skies.
A 38-mile wind that accompanied
ttne thunderstorm caused the mercury
30 drop 23 degrees, but not until one
heat prostration was recorded.
The victim was Mrs. Lottie Hender-
zon, 612 Fifteenth street northeast,
who collapsed while at work in the
National Pants Co. factory. 401 First
street. She was treated at Casualty
Hospital.
From a msximum Of 81 at $50 pm
hhe temperature fell to 6S degrees At
e O'Clock.
Evening star., 1936-06-12
PEACE MOVE MADE
BY CHINA FACTIONS
Delegation Of Central Government
Reported En- Route 10 Canton
to Discuss Unity.
M the Assoeia lad prAss

~ the Associated Press.
HONGKONG, June 12.-Threats OF
Chinese civil war eased today with
reports OF prospective peace nego-
fiations between envoys Of the Marking
'CentrsD and Canton (Southwest)
governments.
A delegation of Central government
nthcialS, headed by Finance Minister
F. II. Kung, was reported en- route
Ao Canton to discuss a Southwest de-
nand for national unity against al
legged japanese aggression.
Canton, meanwhile, was reported to
have ordered It's troops, now near
Hengehow, in Human Province, 10 halt
their advance pending the negotia-
irons.
erhs Renters British News Agency
reported from Hankow hoStilities were
believed TO have broken out between
Northern and Southern forces al
IAAyang, 80 miles south of Hengchow
chinese sources were unable 10 con-
flrm the report.)
Evening star., 1936-06-12
US. Wins Doubles, But Drops
Tennis Singles, Trailing 2 to /

washing following Helen Jacobs,
12--10, 81 defeat by Kay StammeFs,
and AIRS. Sarah Palfrey Fabyan's
as, 6-4 defeat by Dorothy Round,
former wimbledon champion.
Suddenly rallying in the gathering
gloom, expedited by sporadic drizzies
during the afternoon, when all looked
lost, Miss Babcock and Mrs. Van Ryn
hit 3 streak Of inspired tennis and
virtually chased the larger British
girls from the court.
After trailing c-3 in the Anal SET
the American pair drew prolonged
bursts OF applause as they alternatsd
on brilliant winning shots. Miss Bab-
cock appeared 70 sucply the inspira-
tion.
Evening star., 1936-06-12
By'tke Associs ted Press.

By'tke Associsted Press.
CLEVELAND. june f2.-Among the
first three names presented to the
Republican convention for vice presi-
dent was that Of Gov. Harry Nice Of
Maryland.
Nice's name was presented by j.
Goodman Boyd OF Maryland.
He took some time in coming to
his main point, and the delegates be-
came impatient, talking among them
selves more than listening.
Name him." came shouts ~ he
talked Of his candidate.
"AM, keep qsiets M2 seaa NH hsn
Evening star., 1936-06-12

NandenbergS Letter.
The Vandenberg letter said:
IF my name is proposed for Vice
President, I wish it to be withdrawn.
This Is conclusive. I am deeply con-
vinced can serve more effectively on
the floor Of the Senate during the next
Iandon administration. I can and will
serve Just as Loyalty in the campaign
itself. With great appreciation for
the honor, request that my name be
Withdrawn"
Col. Knox's name was placed In
nomination by Gov. Stiles Bridges OF
New Hampshire, the first on the list
Of nominees.
Hamilton vent before the conVen-
ton when it met this morning and
told the delegates that Gov. Landon
left the choice Of a vice presidential
candidate up to the convention itself.
The Kansan, he said, would not ask
for the selection Of any particular
nominee.
Confusion Among Delegates.
There was much confusion among
the delegates.
For three months" said Hamilton,
(See CONVENTION, Page A-2.)
Evening star., 1936-06-12
Knox "Profoundly
GrofefuP'- Hears
Net,s on Way Home
Rx the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind, June IA
Col. Frank Knox, Chicago publisher,
nominated as the Republican candi-
date for Vice President, today said he
was profoundly grateful at this mark
Of confidence the unanimous vote Of
the convention diSclosses."
The colonel, driving through from
the Republican National Convention
at Cleveland, made short stop here.
He received his first word OF the
conventions action as he stepped
into the lobby Of the SpauIding Hotel
here.
He said he would make formal
comment on his selection as running
mate for Coy. ALI M. Iandon OF
Kansas, Republican presidential cam
didate, after he reached Chicago.
Col. Knox was accompanied by Mrs.
Knox and his secretary, John
(See KNOX. Page 81
Evening star., 1936-06-12
By tbe Assoeiateo'Prsss.

BY Ene ASsoet9te0E E1eSss
WIMBLEDON, England, June f2.-
After winning the opening two singles
matches, England today dropped the
doubles contest as Mrs. John Van
Ryn Of Philadelphia and Carolin
Babcock Of Los Angeles defeated
Nancy Lyle and Evelyn Dearman,
Ga, Is. 6-3, and led the United
States to ut the finish OF the first
day Of the Wightman Cup tennis
series.
A courageous uphill fight in the
third set by the American doubles
team. featured by Miss Babcockis
sparkling play Mt the net, spared the
cup-holdins invaders from . white
Evening star., 1936-06-12
NEW CONSTITUTION
HAILED IN RUSSIA;
BACKED BY STAIN
"AdvanCed' moCraCy
Would Place Power in
Hands of 81 Officials.
FREEDOM OF RELIGION
AND PRESS EXTENDED
One of Two Councils Would Be
Chosen by People-Right to
Franchise Is Granted.
~ The Associated Press.


MOSCOW, June l2.-Sovjet Russia
hailed today an approaching type Of
advanced democracy under which
her $4,000 900 people, enjoying new
freedom, will elect part Of their gov
erning representa- lives by direct and
secret vote.
new constitution, drawn up for
nnal enactment in the Autumn, moi
only extends the rights of all citizens
10 freedom of speech, press, employ
nent and religion, but guarantees
protection for private property and
sets up two parliament-like bodies.
One Of these, the Council OF the
Union, will be chosen by the people
themselves. The right to vote and te
stand for reelection will be granted
10 all persons over 18 years old who
are not disenfrsnchised by the courts
regardless of their sex, race, social
origin, religious beliefs, previous &C
tivities or the amount of property
they own.
The other supreme legislative body
fne Council of Nationalities, will be
chosen through the old indirect Sys-
lem Of Soviets.
A board of 81 officials, chosen from
Hhe Two legislative bodies, will WELD
The highest powers of government.
AT present the highest authority
an the Soviet state is the ALI Union
Congress OF Soviets, which is made
alp of representatives Of town soviets.
The Congress elects an All-Unlon
General Executive Committee. The
Central Executive Committee also
forms a council Of peoples commissars,
or cabinet, for the general administra-
zion Of the affairs of the nation.
Persons deprived of the franchise
are those employing others for profit,
living on unearned income, monks and
priests Of all religions, agents and en-
uloyes of the former police, secret
service, etc, members OF the former
reigning dynasty, jmbeciles and wards
and those deprived OF civic rights by
criminal courts.
Persons employing hired labor, en-
aoying unearned income or engaging
m trade may, however, obtain the
right to vote from regional election
commissions by showing that, at the
time Of the election, they are living on
ancome derived from their own labor
and are not exploiting the labor Of
others)
Stain Directs Drafting.
Formulated under the personal di-
rection OF Dictator Joseph Stain, the
constitution has already received the
approval Of the presidium of the ALL
Union Central Executive Committee.
Final action on the governmental
Organization plan was called for No
Rember IS when the All-Unlon Con-
gress of Soyiets is TO convene IN
Moscow.
The official board 10 govern the
onion Of Soviet Republics would be
6see RUSSIA, Page A-s)
Evening star., 1936-06-12
Reynolds Heir Guarded.

NEW YORK, June Il tP.-The
Daily News said today that Libby Hol-
man, widow Of Smith Reynolds, and
her 31z-year-old son, Christopher
Smith Reynolds, heir to his fathers
tobacco fortune, have retired under
armed guard to n 50-scre Oyster Bay
estate. The paper said the torch
singer had leased the estate Of VIII
liam B. Leeds.
Evening star., 1936-06-12
al Miners Killed.

FUKUOKA, Japan, June II tP.-
Thirty-one miners were killed and 10
others injured Yesterday in gas ex-
ploston ut the otani cellierJ near Aers.
Evening star., 1936-06-12

fsee ROOSEVELT, Page 81
Evening star., 1936-06-12

(See KNOX, Page -
Evening star., 1936-06-12
WEATHER.

Fair and slightly cooler tonight; tomor-
row, fair with moderate temperatures
Temperatures-Highest, 81, at $50 pm
yesterday; lowest, 66, at 4:3O am. today.
Full report on page A-19.
Evening star., 1936-06-12

- (See FRANCE, Pace D..
Evening star., 1936-06-12

The only evening paper
in Washington with the
Associated Press News
and Wirephoto Services.
Evening star., 1936-06-12

(see BORAH, Page o.
Evening star., 1936-06-12

'See RUSSIA, Page A-3.)
Evening star., 1936-04-09
POLICE DRAG RIVER
FOR G. U. STUDENT
Search for Donald F. MacCarthy
Shifted to East Side of
Hains Point.

Acting on new clue, harbor police
today transferred their search for
Donald F. MacCarthy, "a, missing
Georgetown University medical stu
dent, to the east side of Hains Point.
MacCarthy'S abandoned car and
footprints leading TO the waters edge
on the west side of the point sug-
gested he may have drowned. Police
had been searching this area, but
dragged the Washington Channel side
today on information that blue over
coat and brown hat similar to those
MacCarthy had been wearing when
he disappeared Monday had been seen
on bench there.
The students father. DR.. F. w. Mac
Carthy. was to arrive here today from
North Bangor, N. Y. to aid in the
search for his son. He was accom-
panied by another son, Edgar Mem
bers of the MacCarthy family said
Representative Smell of New York was
cooperating in the search.
Detective SergtS. George Darnall
and Aubrey Tolson, investigating the
case, found dampened suit of clothes
in MacCarthy's room at 1419 Thirty
third street, but Thomas ZborowSki,
the missing youths roommate, said
MacCarthy had got it wet walking in
the rain Sunday,
Evening star., 1936-04-09
BEARD AND AIDES
ORDERED TO JAIL
Court Of Appeals Acts After
Receiving Review Denial
by Supreme Body.

Sam Beard, Washington gambling
chieftain, and his - associates who
were convicted by a Jury last Spring.
were ordered committed to jail today
by the United States Court OF Appeals
The court received yesterday the
mandate of the United States Supreme
Court refusing to review the case, and
today sent down its mandate to the
District Supreme Court where the
gamblers we're tried.
Assistant United States Attorney
Roger Robb Immediately ordered the
l3 men to appear before Justice F.
Dickinson Let's, Of District Supreme
Court, this afternoon to be committed.
They have been at liberty on bond
since their trial.
Beard and the others were arrested
in a raid on an establishment in the
Mather Building from which reports
on horse races was supplied to scores
of gambling establishments.
Although Beard was we'll known to
police as a gambler, he never had been
convicted on gaming charges until the
Mather Building case was tried. He
had served a prison term for income
tax evasion, however. One OF the
major issues which developed during
Boards trial and In his appeal con-
cerned wire tapping by police. His
attorneys argued that telephone con-
versations heard over tapped wires
should not have been admitted in
evidence because the voices were not
linked with any of the 13 defendants.
The Court of Appeals turned down this