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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-03-12
Unofficial Spokesman.

This country has had enough expert
ence with self-appanted American am
bassadors of good will" abroad to under
stand the emotions of the British gov
eminent respecting delegation OF I'M
official pilgrims who have just left Eng
land for the United States London dis
patches indicate that the group, which
consists of four or five younger men,
bers OF Parliament, including a peer, are
looked upon in Downing Street as a
band of meddlesome hands-across
sea missionaries. Their intervention in
Anglo-American affairs, however private
and well intentioned is considered ILL
timed and injudicious, and, because of
the possibility that it may create wrong
Impressions is apparently regarded as
altogether undesirable.
The Britons in question claim to repre-
sent the so-called Imperial Policy group,
which consists of some thirty Conserva-
tive members of Parliament. Last year,
when committee flying similar colors
essayed bit of unauthorized diplomacy
in Central Europe, the Conservative party
organization deemed it useful vigorously
to disavow the travellers. The visitors
about to reach those shores, though men
of impeccable personal standing, are de-
scribed as having no Importance in Brit
ish political life and, of course, possess
no mandate to speak for the government
1t appears that the British authorities
are irked over the expedition because of
fears that its members may comport
themselves over here in manner sug-
costing that they are British propagan-
dists with axes to grind on neutrality,
Americana European political co-opera-
ton, war debts or other currently ticklish
subjects. John Bull, from disagreeable
experience, has discovered that deep
dyed sensitiveness on many of these mat
tiers prevails among Uncle Sans people,
especially some who inhabit the United
States Senate.
Anglo-American relations happily are
on normal and amicable basis. Within
the past month President Roosevelt has
had opportunity to discuss them with
two eminent empire representatives, MIR,
Walter Runciman, president of the
British Board of Trade, and Canadian
Prime Minister Mackenzie King. The
wires between the State Department and
his majesty's foreign Office are in per-
feet working order. In the realm OF cur
rency sterilization London and WASH
ington are in close accord. They see eye
to eye on the naval issue, as conse-
quence of mutual parity policy. The
great $500, 0O0,O 900 rearmament program
upon which Britain is embarking arouses
no scintilla of American resentment or
anxiety. There is no divergence of view
between the English-speaking peoples on
Far Eastern questions.
Viewed from almost any angle, con-
ditions are such that all concerned I'M
doubtedly think it advisable to let well
enough alone. No risk is involved in
the maintenance of that attitude, while
there is all too much chance that inter-
lopers, either British or American, may
do more harm than good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-03-12
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Very Old Ambition.

A Very Old Ambition.
Always back yonder, in the mist,
We started far down in the list
OF animals that grew immense
They were too big to have much sense,
But they began in days agone
To run to brains instead of Drawn.
And still we sometimes stage fight.
We say that might is what makes right.
Yet we will pause from day to day
To hear what men Of wisdom say.
In patience still we wait its dawn
The day of brains instead of Drawn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-03-12

organizations founded in 1929 and with
headquarters in Washington. In full
page newspaper advertisements, the
Coalition, adopting as its slogan bibli-
cal passage, describes the Supreme Court
as the "city of refuge" of the American
people. 1t asks members to demonstrate
with their Representatives and Senators
against legislation aimed at creation OF
political courts" :.
-,f (Copyright 1879 -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-03-12
A Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton.
Beyond the CITY.

Beyond the City.
Troublesome news had made my sky
look gray
I left the town and spent the sunny day
Where might work things out for good
or i'll
Near green hill.
Green against blue, and, in the sunset.
gold.
A mystic message the hill seemed to hold.
Its upward slope pointing far ways to 70
To me below
And before dark had closed down on the
day
I carried with me, as drove away,
A knowledge that the sun was shining
still
On that green hill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-03-12

Pecuniary inducements for retiring are
generous enough and there is not a
chance that the judiciary will imperil
dignified tradition to the extent of de-
manding the privilege of collective bar
gaining.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-03-12

Scientists have attributed earthquakes
to various causes. Physical research is
more satisfactory than psychological in
quiry. Earthquakes may be accurately
studied in origins and results, but no.
body can say with certainty what starts
an election landslide nor what its pre-
else consequences will be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-03-12

1t has been made known that a re-
modelling of the United States Supreme
Court has long been contemplated. A
list Of the men who would be considered
eligible for appointment should in simple
candor be made available.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-03-12

There is tavern in the town, and
there my true love sits him down." is a
good old song, but the coffee shoppe
mattresses did not let the Shutdown strike
go far enough to make it appropriate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-03-12

No best-seller publisher can hope to
carry sensationalism to a point where
popular imagination will regard a justice
as public enemy No. or even No. 9.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-03-12
Real Driving.

Can your wife drive the carr"
"Splendidly," answered Mr.. Chuggins
"But saw you at the steering Wheel"
II occupy that position for the sake
Of appearances and to assume the re-
sponsibility In case of arrest or acct
dent. But the real driving is done from
the back seat across my right shoulder"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-03-12

Some OF the w. P A. projects are facing
vague threats of retirement to the boon
doggle house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-03-12
Science and FrivOlity.

My Radio! My Radio!
You tell us things we ought to know.
And yet the chaps who can be funny
Are those who take the real money.
Oh, how could science let you grow
So frivolous, my Radio!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-03-12
Classic.

THAT speech you made was classic"
exclaimed the admiring acquaintance.
"You are kinder in your manner of
expression" commented Senator Sor-
ghum, than another friend. He said
1t was mostly old stuff that everybody
had heard before"
Jud Tunkins says good dog will fol-
low man, but great deal depends on
how fast the man decides it's decent
to travel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-03-12

"Folks is slow to learn" said Uncle
Eben. "A good name is better dan
riches, but de men dat holds up gas
stations. and grocery stores ain found
dat OUT ktter all desc years!" &
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-03-12

Averages may be asserted in strange
ways" said Hi Ho, the sage of China
town. zone who raises his voice often
lowers his dignity"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-03-12
Troin3nv fha Eliv,

Training the Flivver.
The parking regulations tell
OF changes near at hand,
Unto the curbstone parallel
We next may have to stand.
To make the flivver understand,
Well toll from dawn till dark,
Until it will roll over, and
For food sit up and bark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-03-12

@. How much sleep do children from
to II years old need?-M. S.
A. From to s, they should have II
hours; 8-year- Odds, liz hours; to II
need II hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-03-12

@. Has Germany the largest brewing
industry in the world?-H M
A. In 1895 the United States sur
passed Germany and became the center
of the worlds largest brewing industry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-03-12

@. What is the meaning Of "Tovarich,"
the name of the play which is current
success on Broadway?-H. K.
A. The title of the play means comrade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-03-12

Interpretation in the hands OF a politi-
cally minded legislature or politically
minded executive.
Two years ago it would have been q
bold man who predicted that organized
labor in the United States would in the
early part OF 1887 be split into two great
warning camps. Yet such Is the case,
with the American Federation of Labor
on one side and the Committee for In
dustrial Organization on the other. The
c. I. o. has made great strides in the
last few months under the leadership Of
John L. Lewis. The roots OF the A. F.
Of L. go deep, however, and the end Is
not yet in sight. The men at the head
and forefront of the G. I. o. have toyed
more and more with the idea Of form
ing labor political party. If such a
party does develop in the next three or
four years, America will have its first
taste, in recent years at least, of the
kind of political alignment which has
come to the fore in number of the
countries of the Old World.
The Roosevelt administration seems
clearly bent upon giving greater power
in industry to organized labor. If the
unions are to have that power there is
every reason that laws should be en-
acted which will make the unions them
selves more responsible. There should
be some law which will make it neces-
sary for labor as well as for employers
to live up to contracts entered into. The
British have law which makes labor
unions fully responsible, and which COM
pels them to make annual reports. There
has been some indication that such q
law will be sought as part Of the labor
legislation program In this cou xy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-03-12

@. Which won the race between the
Robert E. Lee and the Natchez?-H. G.
A. The race between the Robert E. Lee
and the Natchez in 1870 was won by
the Lee, whose time was three days, 19
hours, IA minutes. The Natchez re-
quired three days, 81 hours, SO minutes
for the run of 1900 miles from New
Orleans to st. Louis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-03-12

A reader can get the dns,Der to any
question OF tact By ,Drttin0 The Evening
Star Information Bureau, Frederic J.
Hdskin, Director, Washington, d. C.
Please inclose stamp for reply.
@. When will the skating carnival be
held in New York City?-E. H.
A. The International Skating Carnival
will take place on March 81, % and 81
at Madison Square Garden.
q What color Is the Rock of C1ihraltar2
The times-news., 1937-09-07
Blue RIDGE TO
OPEN sept. IS
Enrolment Points to Sue
cessful Year; Calvert
Joins Staff

The Blue Ridge School for Boys
will enter on it's oath academic
year on September Is with all in
dicationS pointing to one OF the
most successful years in the ms
tory of the school. 4 substantial
increase in enrolment is indicat-
ed. Sixteen states and Cuba VIII
be represented in the student
body. Illinois is furnishing the
largest Out-of-state contingent
with a group of seven boys.
An addition to the teaching
staff will be Henry w. Calvert OF
Columbia, who comes from the
graduate school of the University
of South Carolina, where his ac-
tivities included the various ath-
letic, musical and dramatic organ
izations and where he served as
president of both the South Caro-
lima Federation Of Social Service
and the international Relations
clubs. In addition TO his tutorial
duties at the university he served
as recreation director Of the Nc
Master School and as director of
physical education in the IMCA
camps.
The times-news., 1937-09-07
Fear 3 In Plane
Drowned InErie
Water Too Rough for
Wreckage To Be Lifted

PIT. PEELE, Ont, Sept. T.
UTP)-Three Detroit men were
feared last night to have lost
their lives in an airplane crash
in Lake Erie, one-half mile south
of here.
Attempts to raise the wrecked
nlane were abandoned for the
night when rough weather inter
fered. No bodies have been re-
covered and they are believed to
b trapped in the wreckage.
Thos believed to have been in
rho nIane were: Harry Corley,
owner of a gasoline station; Jer-
rv Teffens, an attendant; and
James Muro, pilot. They were re-
norted to have left Stanislaw air.
mort in Detroit at 9 a. m. en-
ronte 10 Cleveland where they
were 70 have attended the ma
tional air races wv
Their plane was red Waco
b;-nlane. answering descriptions
Of the ship which crashed.
The times-news., 1937-09-07
DEMAND FOR
EVACUATION.
RAISES FEARS
Council for War Preven-
ton Wants Congress Call
ed to Make Policy
TRADERS in SHANGHAI
FACE DAILY MENACE

SHANGHAI, Sept. z. (UP)-
Hundreds of Americans amid the
most fierce fighting Of the ShanR-
hal war today cabled Washington
and President Roosevelt demand
ing the protection of American
warships.
The American Chamber of
Commerce sent q message to Sec
retary Of State Cordell Hull ask
ing that the presidents statement
urging immediate evacuation be
clarified Immediately.
1t was interpreted here as
meaning that Americans will be
abandoned to their fate If they
fail to leave.
Americans are angry at what
they believed was withdrawal of
American protection for nationals
abroad. They vigorously urged
President Roosevelt to adopt a
foreign policy with q strong front
and keep the American flag wav-
ing in China.
The American consulate today
pleaded for Americans to leave
the areas in Kiangsu and Anhwei
provinces north Of the Yangtse
river and 60 to Hiachow, on. the
coast 200 miles north Of here.
whence they can be taken out Of
the country. The consulate said
that although Haichow was bomb
ed by Japanese planes yesterday,
the Americans. would be AZ safe
anywhere else. Indications were
that any city in the war zone was
likely to be bombed ut any time.
Word of the presidential atti-
tude created panic sniong mein-
bers of the smaller American en-
terprises here, while the largest
concerns, which are principally
responsible for American trade.
profits and commercial prestige In
the orient, prepared to take
firm stand and fight their own
battles for survival in the mael-
strom of war.
If necessary they are prepared
to carry on without official pro-
lection or assistance from home.
for their far eastern interests are
not lightly to be tossed aside.
James H. Howes. secretary Of
the American Chamber of Com
merce, told the United Press that
the telephone at the chambers
office had been ringing incessant-
ly all morning and that most Of
the calls were from fear-stricken
Americans inquiring as to where
they can find protection If Wash
ington ceases to shield them.
Many of those making inquir-
les have been Drawing death daily
from either Chinese or Japanese
gunfire by going abroad in the
city to keep their businesses op-
Grating or seeking to get protec-
tion for stocks in warehouses so
they may have something with
which to resume business when
the end Of hostilities permits.
The times-news., 1937-09-07
Mention OF fLewis
For Presidency
Draws Ovation

PITTSBURGH. Sept. Z. (UP)
John l.. Lewis came to this hlghly
industrialized district yesterday TO
deliver stinging attack on IN
dustrial autocrats who oppose Ia
bor," and a minute after ne
stepped down from the speaker;
platform, heard his name cheered
by 250,00O persons as a potential
"president of the United States.
Lewis, in a Labor Day address
aimed chiefly at foes of his Com
mittee for Industrial Organlza...
ton, warned "enemies of labor
that they twill not be around very
long" if they continue to oppose
labor's policies.
He stepped back from the
speakers table to join his wlfe
when Judge NJ. A. Musmanno, one
of the scheduled speakers, stepped
forward to the table. Musmanno
was unable to speak directly be-
cause of a throat ailment, but
handed statement to the chair
man. 1t said: -,
81 am looking forward to the
day when John l.. Lewis will not
only be president Of the United
Mine Workers, but president OF
the United States ,
The crowd, which jammed South
Side Park on the final day of the
Allegheny County Fair, roared its
The CIO chieftain centered his
attack on industrialists who have
thus far prevented C1O unioniza-
ton in their plants.
The times-news., 1937-09-07
HITLER VIGOROUSLY FLAYS
B0LSHEVISM, OPENLY ALIGNS
WITH ITALY AGAINST SOVIET
Party Conference Turns to
Anti-Russian Demonstra-
ton; Nazi, Fascist Planes
Stage Show at Nurem-
berg

NUREMBERG, Germany, Sept.
7.-(UP)-Fuerhrer Adolf Hit
Ter today came to the support Of
Fascist Italy against Russia with
a vigorous denunciation of Boil
shevism as a menace to organized
society.
With Italy and Russia at the
verge of a diplomatic rupture,
Adolf Wagner, district Bavaria
leader, read to the annual Nazi
party rally a proclamation in
which Hitler emphasized the par
allelism between Germany and
Italy as forces opposing Bolshev-
ism.
The Nazi party congress last
night had developed into a mass
demonstration of German and
Italian military might with the
arrival of a squadron of Italian
fighting planes.
The Italian planes, flying in
formation above Nuremberg un-
der the command of General Por-
ro, were greeted enthusiastically
by German air force officers.
Their arrival to participate in
the congress, always restricted
before to annual declaration of
Nazi party principles, proclaimed
to the world that the congress
bad evolved into a show of Italo-
German collaboration.
Military preparedness admit
tedly was the keynote Of the en-
tire congress, rather than inaugu-
ration of national socialist re-
forms. An official of the Nazi
party pointed to $50 German
bombers and pursuit planes flying
low over the city when he was
asked to describe the dominant
feature of the gathering.
"That will be it--our splendid
new air force and army" he said
proudly.
The Italo-German military dis
play added new significance to
the forthcoming meeting Of Pre-
mier Benito Mussolini and Fueh-
rer Adolf Hitler at the close Of
the congress.
Hitler arrived in Nuremberg by
airplane at p. m. yesterday and
was driven to his hotel from the
airport through streets bedecked
with bunting and Swastikas and
crowded with thousands Of cheer
ing Germans held back by cor
dons of Nazi storm troopers.
The times-news., 1937-09-07
DETROITER WINS THE
SPEED BOAT RACE

DETROIT, Sept. 7. (UP)-H.
A. Mendelsohn's Notre Dame of
Detroit, a slinky Duesenberg-pow-
cred speed boat, Monday won the
9C-mile gold cup race before ap-
proximately 100000 spectators.
The walk-away victory upset
the experts, who had predicted
an easy triumph for foreign COM
petitors, favoring Count Theo
Rossi de Montelera of Turin,
Italy.
Rossi, plotting his own "Alagi,"
named after an Ethiopian noun
tain peak, held unofficial second
place. Hotsv Totsy III, wheeled
by Victor w. Kliesrath of South
Bend was credited with unofficial
third.
Maurice Vasseur's Rafale vi,
one of the favorites, was forced
out after the first Of three 30:
mile heats. A faulty rudder and
water in the gasoline was blamed.
Shores of the Detroit river
along the mainland and Belle Isle
were black with spectators lining
the three-mile course above Belle
Isle bridge.
The times-news., 1937-09-07
WAR PREVENTIONISTS
URGING SESSION

WASHINGTON, Sept. z. (UP)
The National Council for Preven-
ton of War last night demanded
a special session Of congress to
prevent "an identical accumuls-
ton of incidents" in the oriental
conflict as forced this country In
to the World war in 1917.
The council seeks immediate
invocation of the neutrality law
against Japan and China.
"If policy in regard to war in
the far east is to be kept In line
with the democratically expressed
will of the people, an immediate
special session Of congress Is re-
auired," a statement said.
Congress by neutrality legisla-
ton armed the present and fu-
ture administrations with power
to act which was not possessed by
the Wilson administration in par
aIlel circumstances preceding the
World war. In spite Of this, q
similar temporizing policy is be-
ing followed permitting an iden-
tical accumulation of incidents
which in 1917 resulted In o spe-
oial session Of congress to declare
war. A special session should now
be called for adoption Of such
policies as will protect the people
against war"
The times-news., 1937-09-07
Japs Reject For
Present Demands.
Made In Shooting
Indicate no Proof in Hand
Nationals Wounded
British Envoy
Copyright, 1887, United Prcss)

Copyright, 1887, United PrcsO
TOKYO, Sept. Z. (UP)-Reli-
able Japanese said today that
Foreign Minister Koki Hirota has
rejected for the present the three
demands of the British govern
mcnt because of the shooting of
Sir Hughe Knatchbull-Hugessen,
British ambassador to China, al
legedly by a Japanese military
aviator.
Hirota handed the Japanese
government reply to British Am
baSSador Robert l.. Craigie last
night. II was understood that ne
expressed regret for Sir Hughes
injury but made no mention of
the three British demands, eX-
planning that the investigation of
the incident by the Japanese ar
my and navy commanders in
Shanghai still was incomplete.
Britain, in her formal protest
dated August 20, demanded for
NAL apology, suitable punishment
for those responsible for the at
tack, and assurance that mea-
sureS will be taken to prevent
recurrence of such events.
The British embassy transmit
ted the reply to London but
would not comment on its con-
tents. DIPLOMATS believed Britain
would continue to insist that her
demands be met and would not
interpret Hirota's statements as
a final rejection.
The foreign minister was ques-
toned about the reply in parlia--
ment last night and was asked
whether ne considered the British
demands "an insult to the Japan
ese navy"
He replied that so far there is
no tangible proof that the attack,
ing airplane was Japanese and
said that the government will an
nounce it's attitude when Rear
Admiral Kiyoshi Hasegawa and
Lieut.. Gen. Iwane Matsui have
completed their Investigations at
Shanghai. =,
Both Hirota and Rear Admiral
Mitsumasa Yonai, navy minister,
said it was unthinkable that Jap
anese aviators Intentionally would
commit such an attack.
The times-news., 1937-09-07
dual KILLING
IS CONFESSED
But Philadelphia Children
Found Unharmed in
Vacant House

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 7. (UP)
Two small children were found
asleep and apparently unharmed
in a vacant house several hours
after Mayor S. Davis Wilson an.
nounced a former neighbor had
confessed killing them.
The children were Helen Wheb-
ley, 6, and her 3-year-Old brother,
Frank. They seemed none the
worse after being missing from
home for % hours. Both were
taken home and a doctor sum-
moned to examine them.
Mayor Wilson had announced
the confession after questioning
Philip Krho, 27, former neighbor
of the Whebleys. He said krho
admitted he took the children to
an amusement park, then for a
walk through Fairmont Park,
where he said he attacked the girl
and beat the boy and left the
bodies on a park bench.
The times-news., 1937-09-07
DR.. HADLEY, NOTED
COMPOSER, PASSES

NEW YORK, Sept. 7. (UP)-
DR.. Henry X. Hadley, noted
American composer whose musi-
cal works have been produced by
the Metropolitan Opera company,
died Monday at his home. He was
&c.
He was conductor of the Chi
cago Symphony orchestra during
the Worlds Fair in 1888, and sue
ceeded Victor Herbert as conduc-
tor of the Friendly Sons of st.
Patrick. a musical organization.
He was born in Somerville,
Mass, and is survived by his wife,
Inez Barbour Hadley, noted AM
erican singer. The funeral will be
held Wednesday afternoon at the
Brick Presbyterian church.