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Evening star., 1937-01-09
TROTzKY VESSEL
REACHES MEXICO
Soldiers and Police on Guard
at Dock to Prevent
Disorder.
BY the Associated Press.

TAMPICO, Mexico, January o.
The tanker Ruth. bringing Leon
Trotzky to a haven in Mexico, ar
rived in the Panuco River, near Tam
pico, today.
Small detachments of soldiers and
police guarded the docks to prevent
trouble If a threatened demonstra-
sheviSt leader should be carried out
by the Tamaulipas State Labor Fed
Grafton. an affiliate of the Confeder-
alton Of Labor of Mexico.
A reception committee, including
Sonora Diego Rivera, wife of the
Mexican painter. was ready to hustle
Trotzky of to an unannounced desti-
nation. Sonora Rivera wore an In
dian costume.
1t was reliably reported President
Lazaro Cardenas had put an airplane
and private railway car at Trotzky' s
disposition.
Trotzky, no longer able to find a
haven in Europe in his Punishment
from Russia, sailed from Norway De-
cember 19 on the freighter Ruth.
The time of the ships arrival was
not definitely known, but leaders OF
the protest said they had posted a
lookout and were prepared for dem
onStration when the ship was sighted
The Ruth. chartered to an American
oil company, was expected some time
today on special call to drop the exile
Maritime workers, it was learned
had hired launches and planned to
send boatloads Of demonstrators along
side the Ruth to heckle Trotzky when
the Ruth enters the harbor.
Extensive precautions were made to
preserve order when the revolutionist
sets foot in Mexico. Gen. Jose Beltran
commander of the Tampico garrison
said he would put every man I car
lay hands on-soldiers, police, plain
clothes men-on the docks" to safe
guard Trotzky's party against violence
Evening star., 1937-01-09
HIT Mrmnriant.
CLARK. FRANCES /. A tribute OF love to
the memory of nur dear uife q nd mo he

CLARK, FRANCES i. A tribute of love to
the memory OF our dear wife and mother,
FRANCES l. CLARK, who departed this
life seven years ago today. January 8.
1870
Nothing can ever take away
The love our hearts hold dear;
Fond memories linger every day,
Remembrance keeps her near.
o'coNNELL. JEREMIAH. In In sHMbIi sad but low
and shr Il aho
uary 0. 1898. THE FAMILY.
REID. JOSEPHINE STEVENSON. In lov-
ter ter JOSEF JosEPRINE SE'RGb REID y Who
1896
Nothing but memories as we journey on
Longing. for smiles of a loved one gone;
No one knows the depth of our regret.
6s sSms%ssE Hasn Gshi5s slEH 9'rEs
SNYDER. ALBERT F. In loving memory
CT my dear son. ALBERT F. SNYDER,
who departed this life January o. 1891.
We 60 not forget you. nor do We intend.
We think of you always and will to the
Gone and forgotten by some you may be.
His zou MxR1oN T
MIDDLESWORTH
THOMAS, MARY ISABELLE. In sad but
2f OF xbo assF sstsF
life one year ago today. January q. 1886.
She brought US a lot of sunshine.
She cheered us in darkest days.
She made this earth seem like heaven
BY her loving ways.
Her smiling face and pleasant ways
Are a pleasure to recall:
She had kindly word for each
And died beloved by all.
Our lips cannot tell how we miss you.
God alone knows how we miss you
In home that is lonesome today:
HER DEVOTED SISTERS. ANNIE WILEY
PAIIEY PhWEii AND NEPHEW LLOYD
WEBB. CARRIE v. In sad but loving re-
RTE v. WEBB. who departed this life
The only link which
Death cannot sever
Is love and memory
Which live forever.
LOVING DAUGHTER, ROSA J. TAY-
LOR.
WEBB. CARRIE v. In loving memory of
our Gear aunt. CARRIE ". WEBB. who
departed this life fourteen years ago to-
day. January o. 1923.
We miss you auntie. our hearts are sore.
As time goes on We miss you more.
Your loving smile, your gentle face,
No one. auntie. can take your place.
DEVOTED NIECES. BLANCHE NJ. WILL
SON AND MAMIE ". HAWKINS.
Evening star., 1937-01-09
THE WEATHER

District Of Columbia-Rain and
much colder tonight and tomorrow,
possibly changing to sleet tomorrow;
lowest temperature tonight about "a
degrees; moderate northwest, shifting
to north or northeast winds.
Maryland-Cloudy and much cold
.er, probably rain tonight and tomor-
row, changing to sleet or snow to-
morrow.
Virginia-Rain and colder tonight;
tomorrow rain and much colder. pos
sibly changing to sleet in west and
north portions.
West Virginia-Rain or sleet and
much colder tonight and tomorrow,
possibly changing to snow tomorrow.
River Report.
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers
muddy today.
Evening star., 1937-01-09
PROGRAM MAPPED
AT NEGRO PARLEY
More Security and Equal
Protection Under Law
Asked by Conferees.

Adoption Of set Of definite recon-
mendations dealing with fundamental
needs Of the Negro race marked the
closing sessions yesterday of a three
day national conference on the prob.
lens OF colored people.
The recommendations, which will
be directed to the executive and
legislative branches of the Federal
Government, deal with four major
subjects: Increased opportunity for
employment and economic security;
adequate educational and recreational
| opportunity; improved health and
housing conditions, and security of
life and equal protection under the
law.
The group urged Congress to adopt
a strong Federal anti-lynching law;
adopt legislation regulating the elec-
ton OF Senators and Representatives
TO guarantee colored people in all
states the right to vote, and also
called on the President to recommend
enactment of new corrupt practice
act, in which it shall be declared
that a primary selection of candi-
dates to be elected to Federal Offices
shall be an integral part of a general
election"
Urges ID. c. Police Probe.
The conference urged a congress
sional investigation of police bru-
tality in the District of Columbia" :"
| asserting that "lawlessness of police
in Washington is startlingly demon
strated by the reliably reported kill
ing of 40 colored people by the police
during the last 10 years"
Other resolutions were adopted
dealing with better housing condi-
tions, better medical care, the train
ing and use of Negro personnel in
health programs, an increase of SYM
pathy on the part of the white medi-
cal profession regarding health prob
lens Of the Negro. increased educa-
tionai and .,recreational opportunity
and the problem of the underprivi-
legged young colored persons regard
ing adequate training and proper dis
posal of leisure.
Wallce Is Heard.
secretary OF Agriculture Wallace
addressed the conference yesterday
morning on the farm tenancy prob
lem Of the Southern States. He
warned the conference the "compli-
Gated problem" could not be solved
simply by making the tenants land
owners, but would require years Of
work and training.
Mrs. Mary Mcleod Bethune, di-
rector Of the Division of Negro Af-
fairs Of the National Youth Admin
Stration, will present the conference
recommendations to the President.
Mrs. Bethune, founder of Bethune-
Goodman College of Daytona Beach,
Fla, presided over the conference
sessions, held at the Labor Depart
ment.
Evening star., 1937-01-09
Press Aid Move Launched.

A move to give newspaper reporters
and editors the privilege of refusing to
divulge sources of confidential informa-
tion to Federal courts and grand
juries was launched in Congress yes
terday by Representative Curley, DEM
ocrat, of New York.
Evening star., 1937-01-09
MOTHER OF D. C. MAN
EXPIRES IN NEW YORK
Mrs. Icy Nichols Was Widow of
Stock Exchanges Consulting
Engineer.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, January 9-Mrs. Icy
Nichols, widow of Charles Nichols. one
time consulting engineer of the New
York Stock Exchange, died last night
at her home here at the age Of rs.
Surviving are two sons, Charles
Nichols of Washington. D. c., and
Norman Nichols of Schenectady, N.
Y, and two daughters. Mrs. Frederick
MARITIME Earle and Eileene Nichols of
New York.
Mr.. Nichols, who died in 1927, was
widely known as a construction engi-
neer and was closely associated with
the erection of many of Manhattan s
taller buildings.
Evening star., 1937-01-09
Security Tax Proposed. .

Senator Capper, Republican, Of
Kansas, yesterday proposed . consti-
tutional amendment to permit taxation
Of new issues Of State and Federal
saA.siAhs E~~ RuH tAx AxAussA.
Evening star., 1937-01-09

Record for Last "a Hours.
From noon yesterday to noon today1
Highest. &c. noon today. Year ago. a..
Lowest, 55. II pm. yesterday. Year
ago. 33.
Record Temperatures This Year.
Highest. So on January p.
Lowest. 80. on January 8.
Humidity for Last "a Hours.
From noon yesterday to noon today)
Highest, % per cent at midnight
Lowest. 81 per cent. at noon today.
Evening star., 1937-01-09
HanfOrd

Continued From First Page.)
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Report for Last 2i Hours.
Evening star., 1937-01-09

GARNER MARY. On Friday. January g.
1897. Mrs MARY GARNER. beloved
daughter Of Sarah and. Louis Moore OF
Tompkinsville. Md. and devoted wife OF
Garlic Garner She also leaves to
mourn their loss one daughter. Shirley.
and other relatives an dfriends. Remains
resting at the MCGUIRE funeral home.
Notice of funeral later. 10
Evening star., 1937-01-09

Tide Tables.
FURNISHED by United States Coast and
Geodetic SurVey)
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hurley, JOHN WALCOTT. Suddenly.
HYNsoN. GRANVILLE l.. On Thursday.

fsnua5f tai. GRANv1IiE L L HYNsoN Of !
Beale ave; Riverdale:, Md. the beloved
husband Of Kathryn Thelma Hynson and
father of Coty A. and Joan E. Hynson.
Funeral services at the w. w. Chambers
Co suburban funeral home. 91S Cleve-
land ave. Riverdale Md. on Monday.
January II. at pm. Relatives and
friends are invited. Interment Fort Lin
coin Cemetery. 10
January 5, 1887. at is97 Rhodes st..
Clarendon. Va. ERNEST O. IRISH. Re
mains resting at the funeral home of
Perry & Walsh. 30 H st. NV. Funeral
Monday. January IL. at > pm. from the
above funeral home. Interment Cedar
Hill Cemetery. Relatives and friends IN
vited 10
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Dratha.

JOHNSON. SARAH. On Friday. January
sARHa l24 JoHNsoN ii EssOsed deaOfed metRsr i oi
Johnson, Sadie Cook and Estele Thomas. iS1nsS
other relatives and friends. Remains
resting at the w Ernest Jarvis funeral
funeral later. ~
KNIGHTON. JAMES. On Saturday jan
dence 5oa q St ne. JAMES KNIoHToMd;
beoyed ion o the ef late John and
crime KniRhton. Notice Of funeral here
LEE. RUBIN. On Wednesday January. 8.
l931. at his residence, Falls CHURCH Va;
RUBIN LEE beloved fsther sdma - Of W william IN
also ais leaves e other Har' relatives and friends.
f funeral home % i4;ss You St NV Funeral
ssecond ssaaadi' Baptist Sn Church. Falls Church,
Va. Rev, W, E CostneTT oficiatins. dn-
MASON. GRAFTON. On Friday. January
g. 1897, at his home in St. Paul, MINI,
GRAFTON MASON. formerly of wash
ington D. G. beloved husband Of Ger;
Sa sse MasGn ssss s. PRa Pna }siss mss
MERSEREAU. EDGAR. On Saturday: Jan:
1918 wisconsin ave NV, aged - years
Remains resting at the W. W. Deal fu.
neral home, $40 st. ne. Notice Of
funeral hereafter.
MILLER. OTIS H., Suddenly: OTIS H.
MILLER. beloved father OF Otis H. Miller.
jr., and brother of Fred B. and Clar-
ence /. Miller. Funeral from the VIM.
on Saturday. January, 8. 1897. at D m.
Interment Rock Greek Cemetery. Rela-
tives and friends invited.
MILES. RALPH; On Friday; January s;
MILES. son of the late Sarah Miles,
husband Of Arneita Miles; father of
par n ntt 10 ig oil RI
BY other relatives and friends. @ Re- Re-
mains resting at Stewart's funeral
home. 80 H st. ne. Notice Of funeral
PEETz. CLARA S. On Thursday. January
nv1g 1237, at Garfield Hospital. CLARA s:
resting at the the S. H. Hines Co. funeral
home. 2901 l4th st; NV. until sunday
evening at o'clock. Interment Rock
PENDLEToN. IDA sMALLwooD. On We'd
NV IDA sMALLwooD PENDLEToN' N
msa anshgF g. Sae od wife
Pack. Marie Woodley. Leola Pendleton.
James Harry and Henry Pendleton. She
ter and six Rrandchidren; Remains rest
ave. NV. Funeral Sunday, January 10.
at 1870 an. from Galbraith A. NJ. E
Church. 9TH ST. between l. and NJ stS.
NV. 1nterment Lincoln Memorial Gem
day. January s. 1897 at his residence.
| 1l6 4th st. ne. A. ELMER POWELL.
son of August P. and Ella NJ. Powell
| He is also survived by one brother.
Robert E. Powell. and one sister. Elsie
| F. Arnold. Services at the S. H Hines
| Co. funeral home. o90l l4th ST. ny .
on Monday. January / l. at > pm. In
terment Cedar Hill Cemetery. 10
| POWELL. ELMER A. Members of Potomac
pfssan at NG the Hines p Funeral of Il hone Pea:s
| 14th ST. NV, Monday January II. 1897
| at | pm. for services for the deceased
| member. ELMER POWELL.
J TOT~TJE GILL. Counciln-
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rRABER, NELLIE DREW. On Thursd

fRhBER NELLIE DREW af Mon9q on AhoFiaoy Alto aos
paaqSIT SitaI NELLIE 'in DREW " FRaBER. Beloved
daughter OF Catherine E. Collins and
al the S. H. Hines Co funeral home.
2aOl l4th ST. NV. on Monday, January
IL at Il am. 1nterment Arlington
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HURLEY. ANNIE c. On Friday. January s.
1887. ANNIE C. HURLEY. beloved daugh-
ter of the late Timothy and Annie Hur-
ley Funeral from the residence OF her
friend Mrs. Katherine Baer Reyes. 1928
9Th st. NV. on Monday January /. at
$50 am. REQUIEM mass at the Church
of the Immaculate Conception at I'm.
Relatives and friends invited. 1nterment
Mount Oliyet Cemetery 10
Evening star., 1937-01-09

uarV o. T93.. at her resldenCt.- -NIf
Dumbarton ave. NV. MOLLIE ED
WARDS wife of the late Henry Edwards.
daughter of the late Rev. Robert and
Phyllis Bolden mother of Matte Pryor,
Sarah Frye and Alice Stewart. She also
leaves tWenty-six grandchildren. twenty
seven great-grandchildren and other rel
ativeS and friends Remains az the w
Ernest Jarvis West End parlor. 2Sth ST
and Dumbarton ave. Nv. Funeral Sun
First Baptist Church. 9th ST. and Dunn
barton ave. NV Rev Newson officiating
Interment Harmony Cemetery. 10
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CEnnEs CArHERINE ri on

January s. 1897. at her residence. 1872
North Carolina ave. ne. CATHERINE
T. GEDDES. beloved wife of the late
Peter H. Geddes and mother OF Cath
crime Geddes Funeral will be held
from her late residence Monday. jan
uary, II. at . pm. 1nterment Glen
Evening star., 1937-01-09
REPORT OF coNDITioN Nls5i''1 OF THE HS'
Morris Plan Bank
of Washington

in the District of Columbia. at the close
of business on December 81. 1895.
published in response to call made by
Comptroller of the Currency. under Section
52ll, U. 8. Revised Statutes.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-03
Stock Averages
BY VICTOR EUBANK.

NEW YORK, Nov. 3-The stock
market saw prices crumble to around
6 points in quiet trading today and
close around the lows for the session.
Steels showed the way to lower levels
most of the time. Droopiness in this
group was attributed by brokers TO the
low ebb of steel buying At the steel
industry's present pace of operations,
under so per cent of capacity, it was
argued. most companies cannot turn
profit.
There were other depressions. For
instance, reports on third-quarter in
come showed how deeply higher OPP
Grating costs have eaten into earnings.
Lack of stamina in motors was an
other thing which put a damper on
related shares, such as rubbers and
coppers. The prospects for automo-
bile sales, analysts insisted, remain
shrouded. 1t may be some time. they
said, before they can tell how we'll
public purchasing power will offset
higher retail car prices.
Except for mild selling flurries in
the first and third hours. trading was
leisurely and at times during the aft
ernoon the ticker tape was notion
less.
Transactions Appropriated 1900
900 shares.
Equities buffeted most of the day
were U. S. Steel. Bethlehem. Youngs-
town Sheet 81 Tube. Crucible Steel,
General Motors. Chrysler, Yellow
Truck, Mack Truck. Goodyear, u S.
Rubber, Firestone, Anaconda. Kenne-
colt, u. S. Smelling. American Smelt-
ing. Cerro de Pasco and American
Can.
Issues which sank on less active
trading were Montgomery Ward, Sears
Roebuck. Case. International Harvest
er. Oliver Farm Equipment. American
Telephone, Western Union. CONSOLE
dated Edison, Loew's, Westinghouse,
Standard Oil of California. Santa Fe,
New York Central, Southern Pacific.
Philip Morris, Union Carbide, East
man Kodak, International Paper e.
Power preferred, Allis Chalmers and
Johns Manville.
Coffee futures had sharp break on
word Brazil had abandoned control of
the staple. Wheat ended IN to 2i4
cents bushel lower. Corn Was OF
20 of a cent to ls higher. Cotton
yielded as much as 81 bale. Bonds
had a stable drop. with rails In the
lead. The pound sterling and French
franc were steady.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-03
new YORK COTTON
BY the Associa ted Press.

NEW YORK. Nov. 3.-Cotton flu
lures opened steady. down to Z points
on lower cables and under liquidation
and Southern selling. December. 7.s1;
January. 7.76: March, III; May, 1882;
July, 1888; October. 500.
Larger private crop estimates and
the annual outlook report by the Bu-
reau of Agricultural Economics point
ing to lower industrial activity and con-
sumner incomes in 1888 than in 1887
attracted some bearish comment.
An over-holiday accumulation of
hedge selling orders added to the sup
ply of contracts. December liquidation
was again in evidence and near months
were easier than the forwards.
March fluctuated between 7s1 and
III and shortly after the first half
hour was 7.78. with prices generally
to 10 points let lower
One private crop forecast was for
100000 bales and another for IT,
408,0 900. These represented respective
increases of $4,000 and $4,000 bales
over the same estimates last month
and compared with the October Gov
eminent report of 17,573,000 bales.
The market was quieter later In the
morning. but the undertone was barely
steady under liquidation in addition
to hedge selling. Trade and invest
ment buying was limited to a scale
down. with March declining to IT'S
by midday and the list to Is points
net lower. December continued to
lead the decline.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-03

CONTINUED on rage Aid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-03

tered a gain Of
ST 6,3 4 40 90 be-
tween the middle
of September and
the m ! d d lie of
October. Demand
deposits totaled
s462,4.0 1000 on
S e p t e n1ber Is
and by October
ID had climbed
to 81 Z 8,6 4 5000.
During the same
four weeks time
deposits in the
fifth is trio t
b a n k declined
l,xx Al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-03
OIL FIRM TO REBUILD
BALTIMORE REFINERY
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
PONCA CITY, Okla, Nov. D.
Continental Oil Co. Is revamping and
expanding its facilities at q number
of points, principal features Of the
program being the rebuilding Of its
Baltimore refinery, giving this plant .
capacity of $500 barrels daily. the en-
largement of It's tidewater terminal at
Lake Charles, La. the doubling In
size of its Denver refinery to . 1000
barrel plant and the extensive remod-
cling and expansion of its big hons
refinery at Ponca City, Okla.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-03
New Orleans Prices.

NEW ORLEANS. Nov 11-Cotton
day. with hedge selling and other offerings
partly Offset by trade calling and cover
ing
higher to lower. December opened at
7.s5. January. 7.S3; March at 7.s7. May,
7.92; July. 7.93. and october at S.02.
during the morning but prices slipped of
from the early highs under selling induced
by larger crop ideas and lower outside
markets.
Toward midsession active positions we're
to points net lower.
December traded at rs. January. 7.s3;
March. 7.sl: May. 7.19; July. 7.19. and
October at 500.
Cottonseed oil opened steady: December.
6.60b; January, Sob; March, 6.6sb; May.
6.73b, Bid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-03

Fraser Co.'S, Ltd.-Common share
earnings before Federal taxes, nine
months ended September 80, were
$2.03.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-03
DEMAND DEPOSITS
RISE S16,344,0)O
$478,6 900 Total Shown
for Reserve Banks in
Fifth District.
BY EDWARD C. STONE.

From the Richmond Federal Reserve
Banks monthly review, just issued,
comes the report that demand deposits
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-08-05
KIWANIS DIST.
PICNICFRIDAY
Expect Majority of u
Clubs To Be Represented
at Camp Greystone

Kiwanians from a majority of
the 70 clubs in the Carolinas are
expected to attend a district pic
mic at Camp GreyStone, six miles
south of HenderSonville, Friday
afternoon and evening.
DR.. JOS. X. Sewer, district gov
ernor and owner of the camp, said
the picnic site will accommodate
1900 visitors, and that facilities
may be taxed most of the after
noon and evening. Club dignitar-
les from the two states, as well
as several others now mentioning
in the mountains, will be intro
duced at program in the camp
auditorium in the evening. Water
sports, a softball game, tennis
and other forms of diversion will
occupy the afternoon. Visitors
will bring picnic suppers, and soft
drinks will be available on the
grounds.
Tryon. Greenville, Spartanburg,
Rutherfordton, Brevard, Ashe-
vile, Hendersonville and other
cities in the mountains and foot
hills have indicated that they will
send large delegations.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-08-05
CANNON FIRE
BEGINS AFTER
AIR BOh|BINCS
Japanese Mixed Brigade
Prepares to Attack seth
Chinese Division
CHINESE PREPARE
CO.ORDINATED PLAN

SHANGHAI, Aug. 6. (UP).-
A major battle, probably the
largest Of the Chinese-Japanese
struggle to date il developing
along the Peiping-Suiyuan rail
way, northwest of China's ancient
northern capital.
Following "a hours of almost
continuous bombing operations
by Japanese planes from Fengtai,
Japanese mixed brigade advan-
ced along the Sha river and pre-
pared to attack the Chinese seth
division under General Tang En-
Pc.
Tang's troops have been rein
forced by units Of the l84th d.
vision, which made their way
through a rain Of bombs from
Kalgan.
Chinese said the damage to
railroads from japanese bombers
had been repaired as fast as it
occurred.
Sporadic explosions could be
heard in. Peiping, indicating rival
forces already exchanging were
artillery fire.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-08-05
REPORT LESS
DRASTIC WAGE
and HOUR BILL
Action Victory for South
ern Democrats But Will
Still Wage Fight
WILL CARRY BATTLE
ONTO HOUSE FLOOR

| WASHINGTON, Aug. 8. (UP)
"A compromise wages-and-hours
bill embracing the less drastic
provisions of the measure passed
by the senate but carrying three
union safeguards demanded by
the American Federation of Labor
was reported favorably yesterday
by the house labor committee.
The vote was II to 2.
Leaders indicated they would
ask for a rule for floor procedure
which would assure Il final vote
on the measure late next week.
Afterward, however it will go to
series of conferences for adj
justment of differences between
the two houses.
The decision of the labor COM
mittee to accept the more mod
crate senate bill was victory for
a fighting bloc Of southern Demo-
Gratis who want no wage-and-bour
bill at all and the house leaders
who moved craftily to carry out
President Roosevelt's wishes with
out widening the breach in the
party caused by the vitriolic SUI
preme court reorganization, fight.
As passed by the senate, the
bill sets up a five man admins
trative board which is forbidden
from fixing minimum wages
above 40 cents an hour and from
fixing maximum hours below 40
hours a week. Otherwise there
are virtually no curbs on the most
extensive authority ever placed IN
the hands of a government
agency.
Southern Democrats took one
look at the measure and began
screaming their opposition. Mean
time, however, pressure groups
were at work on the house labor
committee. By one vote the group
approved a change which would
have allowed the board to fix
minimum wages as high as 70
cents an hour and maximum hours
as low as 35 hours a week.
Die-hard southerners will con-
tinue their fight against the meas
sure in the rules committee and
then on the floor. But last night
administration leaders said pri-
vatelv that much of this Opposi-
ton had been weakened by the
labor committees acceptance of
the senate bill and they expected
no difficulty in passing the COM
promise proposal.