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clear the position of the Gov
eminent of the United States
in regard to international
problems a nd the interna-
tional relationships through
out the world and as applied
specifically to the hostilities
which are at present unfor-
tunately going on between
China and Japan.
PRINCIPLES REsTATED
"Among the principles
which, in the opinion Of the
Government of tn e United
States, should govern inter-
national relationships, if
peace is to be maintained, are
abstinence by all nations from
the use of force in the pur-
suit of policy and from in
reference in the internal af-
fairs of other nations; adj
justment of problems in in
ternational relations by proc
ess of peaceful negotiation
n d agreement; respect by
all nations for the rights of
others and observance by all
nations of established obliga-
tions, and the UNFOLDING of
the principle of the sanctity
of treaties.
"On October 5 at Chicago
the President elaborated
these principles, emphasizing
their Importance, and in a
discussion of the world situa-
ton pointed out that there
can be no stability or peace
either within nations or be-
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PRESS WARNS
U. S. TO Think
CHURCHILL,

LONDON, Oct. 7 d.N.s).
Warning the United States to
think" before hurting itself into
an economic blockade against
Japan, the London Evening News
said today:
America may shout, come on,
boys to other nation, only to
discover when those nations
find excuses for holding back
that she has excited violent
japanese enmity without doing
China any good"
Reading the editorial, members
Of the American colony here re-
called what happened in 1881,
when former Secretary of State
Henry L. .Stimson hotly critized
Japan's invasion of Manchuria in
the expectation the British gov
eminent would back him up. At
that time, however, Britain failed
to fulfill Stimson's expectations.
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PalmisanO Urges
License for Cafe

Representative Vincent Palmi-
sano CD Of Maryland, chairman
of the House District Committee,
accompanied by Representative
William T. Schultz CD Of In
diana, visited the Alcoholic Bev-
erage Control Board yesterday and
urged granting Of a hard liquor
license to Leo J. RoSsiter, proprie-
tor of restaurant at 4132 Georgia
Ave. N. w. George w. Offutt,
chairman. told the Representa-.
tives no action would be taken
until either RoSSiter or opponents
to his license application move to
reopen the case. At a recent hear
ing, school authorities and resi-
dents opposed the application on
the ground the restaurant is too
near Roosevelt High and Macfar-
land Junior High schools.
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ITALY, A SIGNER
OF PACT, WILL
IGNORE FARLEY
DisIikes League Stand
In Oriental Conflict
BY FRANK GERVASI

ROME, Oct. 7 ON. S0.-An-
gered by the American denuncia-
ton of Japan and international
lawlessness," the Italian govern
ment probably will boycott the
propose Nine Power Conference on
the Sino-Japanese war, it was
learned today. Italy is a signatory
to the nine power treaty.
Rome is expected to take the
attitude the parley was proposed
by the League of Nations, which
is boycotted by Italy, and that
hence italy must ignore the con-
ference.
LEAGUE STUNNED
The Italian government will re-
fuse all dealings with the League
until it recognizes Premier MusSo-
lini'S conquest Of Ethiopia.
Furthermore, officials pointed
out, II Duce, under present circum-
stances, will never take a step
which might be interpreted as
apti-Japanese"
Fascist circles openly limited a
boycott of American goods by
Italy may result from President
Roosevelt's Chicago peace speech
condemning warlike nations. At
the same time, the American in.
dictment of Japan as war maker
and treaty breaker aroused bitter
resentment here.
IL DUCE ANGRY
It was stated II Duce and Chan.
cellor Hitler have decided to give
full backing to Japan's ANTI
Bolshevist" drive in China.
Mussolini was reported intense.
ly angry over the Presidents Chi.
cago speech, which he considers
aimed at Italy and Germany as
well as Japan.
Further expression of Il Duce's
ire was seen in his failure to re
ceive American Legionnaires visit
ing Rome and in his order to hif
son, Vittorio, to return home i'm
mediately from the United States
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Text of HuII's Statement on Japan

The tert of the State Depart.
ment'S statement issued last
night branding Japan as the
lggreSSor nation in the Sino-
japanese conflict tolloUS:
"The Department of State
has been informed by the
American Minister to Swift
erland of the text of the re-
port adopted by the Advisory
Committee of the League of
Nations, setting forth the Ad-
visory Committees examina-
ton of the facts of the pres
ent situation in China ard
the treaty obligations of ia
pan. The Minister has
further informed the Depart
ment that this report was
adopted and approved by the
Assembly of the League of
Nations today, October 6.
PEACE EFFORTS CITED
'Since the beginning of
the present controversy in
the Far East, the Govern
ment of the United States
has urged both the Chinese
and the japanese govern
ments that they refrain from
hostilities, and has offered to
be of assistance in an effort
to find some means, accept
able to both parties 70 the
conflict, of composing w pa
cific methods tie SituatI in
the Fas Eaev *
The Secret State, ir
statements bic a
July : 6 and na6s
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WORLD CUESSES
At ROOSEVELT'S
FOREIGN POLICY
President Is Silent on
Plans for Future
BY GEORGE DURNO

HYDE PARK, N. Y, Oct. 7
G.N.SD Roosevelt had
the whole world guessing what his
future foreign policy would be to-
day but there were many indica-
tions Americas long standing
isolationist policy would be aban-
doned in some way to meet the
threat of another general war.
Here at Hyde Park. the Presi-
dent relaxed momentarily with his
family and refused to make any
public statement simplifying his
sensational Chicago speech in
which he inferentially accused
Japan. Germany and Italy Of
fomenting another world conflict
and suggested that aggressor ma
tions be "quarantined."
SILENT ON CHARGES
There was no comment on the
State Department indictment OF
Japan as the aggressor in an un-
declared war with China and
violator of the Nine-Power Pact
and the principles and policies Of
the Kellogg. BRAND peace treaty.
Obviously, Secretary of State
Cordell Hull issued this pro-
nouncement of policy at the direc-
ton of President Roosevelt but
the temporary White House re-
fused to make any additional
statement.
The blast at Japan, following
hard on the Chicago speech,
seemed to point to a determine
ton on Mr.. Roosevelt's part to
take some active part on attempt
ing to preserve peace. What that
step would be had observers per-
picked.
Would he take the initiative in
calling world peace conference?
Did he advocate sanctions open
alties)? Was not there an implied
conflict between his utterances in
Chicago and the neutrality act?
REFUSES COMMENT
To these and many other ques-
tons, Mr.. Roosevelt declined any
answer as he enjoyed momentary
breathing spell before boarding
his special train tonight for Wash
ington. There, tomorrow, he will
see Secretary of State Hull and
other officials but it was antici-
pated his foreign policy, for the
moment at least, would remain a
mystery.
Mr.. Roosevelt was not so secre-
tive about his immediate domestic
program, however.
AS result OF 1000 miles O.
travel in Is days from coast 20
coast, the President has decided
to call a special session of Con-
gress, sometime between Nove1n-
Der 8 and is to take up four
major matters the last session
neglected.
They are crop control, hours
and wages, Government reorgani.
cation and establishment of eight
regional boards to plan and recon-
mend to the White House essen.
tial public works.
In addition, there was a strong
possibility that Mr.. Roosevelt
might revive his unsuccessful
fight to reorganize the judiciary
up to and perhaps ultimately the
Supreme Court itself.
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tween nations except under
laws and moral standards
adhered to by all that inter-
national anarchy destroys
every foundation for peace;
that it jeopardizes either the
immediate or the future Sc
curity of every nation, large
or small; and that it is there
fore Of vital interest and con-
Germ to the people of the
United States that respect
for treaties and international
morality be restored.
TREATY VIOLATED
"In the light of the un-
folding developments in the
Far East the Government of
the United States has been
forced to the conclusion that
the action of Japan in China
is inconsistent with the prin-
ciples which should ~overn
the relationships between ma
lions and is contrary to the
provisions of the nine-power
treaty of February 6, 1922,
regarding principles and
policies to be followed in
matters concerning China,
and to those of the Kellogg
BRAND pact of August 81,
1928.
"Thus the conclusions of
this Government with respect
to the foregoing are in gen
eral accord with those of the
assembly of the League of
Nations.
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Chautemps Lauds
Roosevelt Speech

PARIS, Oct. Z G.N.S0-Whole-
hearted praise for Pre- sident
Roosevelt's Chicago peace speech
was voiced by Premier Camille
Chautemps in addressing the
American club today.
1.-THE powerful and generous
voice of Mr.. Roosevelt" Chau-
temps said, cannot help but en-
courage the people of the world
and bring decisive moral sup
port to the efforts of Britain
and France to preserve Eu-
ropean peace"
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PEIPING, Oct. 7 QN.S0.-A
large japanese military force left
Mukden, Manchukuo today to res
cue Father Gerard A. Donovan Of
Pittsburgh, Pa, a member of the
Maryknoll Mission, who was kid
naped by bandits and is being
held for $4,000 ransom.
Authorities say the missionary
is held by North Fushun outlaws.
They declared they are hopeful
of his quick release.
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Child Bride, Ia,
Tired of School

MAYBROOK, N. Y, Oct. Z
Q.N.SD-Tired of school, the En-"
pire States latest child-bride, IA"
year.old Dorothy Storms, today
MANNED q home for her husband.
Samuel Amodio, Is.
Before obtaining a marriage II"
cense the bride obtained permis'
sion from her grandparents, a
welfare commissioner and an
Orange county Judge.
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Speaking in support Of resolu-
ton approving British foreign
policy, the former Chancellor of
the Exchequer said:
THE speech made by Presi-
dent Roosevelt expresses in elo-
quent language exactly the same
idea that is in our minds.
II have no doubt it will be
cordially welcomed by Prime
Minister Chamberlain in his
speech tomorrow.
I'VE do not have any exagger-
ated idea about Americas &C.
ton, but the understanding is
so perfect and spontaneous be-
tween the English-speaking peo-
plies it is bound to bring an
enormous contribution to the
forces of peace and freedom"
Lord Plymouth, chairman of the
international non intervention
committee, told the party the sit
uation in Spain remains the great
est obstacle to world appeasement
and British friendship with Italy
He again appealed to Mussolini
to accept the Anglo-French invita-
ton to a tri-partite conference on
the question of volunteers. Ad
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JAPAN IGNORES
U. S., Geneva
Continued from Page u

Continued from Page u
Far Eastern war theater. 1t COM
mented:
IF the United States tries to
play in unison with the Geneva
rhapsody, this action will only
irritate the japanese and will
not enhance the ideals Of the
United States"
FOREIGN OFFICIALS MEET
This reaction, like virtually all
previous explanations is based on
the conviction here that Japan is
fighting a "holy war" in China
for the benefit of the Far East
and the world.
At a special emergency meet
ing, high foreign office officials
subjected the Washington pro-
nouncement to minute scrutiny,
and announced some official COM
ment probably would be made
later.
Meanwhile, the japanese public
was stunned by vehemence of the
Washington statement, since it
had heretofore been led to believe
the United States approved Of
Japan's actions in China.
TREATIES ASSAILED
England, the japanese public
had been told repeatedly, formed
Japan's worst economic and pc
litical opposition"
Despite the Governments atti
tude of withholding comment I'M
til the American charges have been
fully studied, a foreign office
spokesman said:
1--WE have already made clear
our attitude in our previous re-
plies to Secretary of State Cor
dell Hull.
1T is untimely now to apply
the nine-power and Kellogg
BRAND pacts to this situation.
The principles involved do not
apply to these treaties.
1T is unfortunate the United
States has seen fit to mix in the
Far Eastern conflict. The Amer
lean statement does not serve
any useful purpose"
SPEECH CALLED IDEALISTIC
The Tokyo press reaction to tn
State Department statement AM
to President Roosevelt'S peac
speech at Chicago was general
unfavorable.
The papers said the President
speech was idealistic and "in nee
Of reconsideration" It failed t
take Japan's aims into account
the press charged.
The Asahi went on to n
buke the United States for it
statement of condemnation, r.
marking:
Possibilities simply will be pro
longed further by encouraging
China and Chinese troops who
are now on the verge Of col
IanSa"
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TREASURY CONDITION

U.N.S.) Treasury balance as
October 5, $2,s5S,711.Os 5.96; mis-
cellaneous internal revenue, So
76S, 130.s7: customs receipts, So,
433, 649.63.
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RooSevelt's Speech
Lauded by Churchill

SCARBOROUGH England, Oct. (INS )-Presiden Roose-
ves Chicago peace speech hailed enormous conr
button" world amy by Winston Churchill today in address,
ing the Conservative party conference here.
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CHINA CHEERED
BY U. S. STAND
AGAINST JAPAN
Battles Rage in Mud at
Shanghai and Canton
BY H. r. KNICKERBOCKER
Copyright, 1887. by International
syndicate. 1nc.)

SHANGHAI, Oct. 7.-While rain
soaked the battlefield and tons Of
explosives churned monster mud
pies amid the Chinese and Japan
csc troops contending for the out
skirts Of Shanghai, all China's at
tention was centered today on the
possibility the United States might
act against Japan.
The entire nation wondered
whether this was the meaning
drawn from President Roosevelt'S
peace speech at Chicago and the
American State Departments
statement condemning Japan as
an aggreSSor.
NATION GRATEFUL
A Chinese spokesman tearfully
voiced his nations gratitude for
Americas stand.
1--WE are jubllant ana CRATE
full" he said, there are now no
fears that China'S greatest
friend will stand coldly aside in
our greatest extremity, while we
play a pathetically courageous
hand against the monster might
Of Japan"
Even as he spoke fresh reports
poured into Shanghai Of japanese
aerial attacks in the region
around Canton, estimating more
than 500 persons were killed by
japanese raids in the western part
of Kwangtung province, of which
Canton is the principal city.
POSITION UNDERSTOOD
Now for the first time Wash
ington's attitude toward evacua-
ton of American citizens from
China becomes understandable.
Thousands of Americans here
who were puzzled, baffled and en-
ragged by orders pressing them to
leave their homes and investments
have accepted the idea that II
washington intends to act against
Japan, evacuation of American
citizens becomes a precautionary
measure, understandable even n
those who initially it hurst most
It is now confidently expected
here that the United States vii
participate in the proposed nine
power pact conference and thai
Washington is willing to join the
League of Nations in imposing full
economic sanctions against Japan
SANCTIONS SEEN
In the official Chinese view
Japan would crumple under sucf
economic sanctions and would b
compelled to withdraw from China
The Chinese reject the theory
that sanctions mean war and ash
if anyone believes Japan woulc
deliberately wage war against thu
whole world.
Under sanctions, they think, /
is possible Japan would lash on
blindly, seize all foreign property
invade the International Settle
ment, and shoot and kill indis
criminately the citizens Of sane
zionist countries.
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is interesting to note that the
Hobo in previous bouts held each
to a draw.
AS an added incentive on to-
nights Scott-WilliamS m a t h,
Matchmaker Ahearn has virtually
promised the winner a spot on the
Police card scheduled at Griffith
Stadium, June 2.
joey Archibald, a fast, two
listed rooster of a bantamweight,
will meet Lawrence Gum, of Bal
timore, in the eight-round semi
windup which smacks of action.
Archibald in his debut knocked
off Buddy Grimes, while Gum
recently gave Harry Jeffra. Of
Baltimore, a proverbibal "fit" in
a match.
joey Green and frankie De-
Angelo, local featherwelghts, clash
in a six-rounder, and in other
skies Billy Bullock, Washington,
meets Benny Kessler, Baltimore
and frankie Saia, just in from
Tampa. opposes joey Spangler,
Richmond.
Tickets for the benefit Fire
Chiefs Card are on sale at all fire
stations, at Turner's Arena, Four
tenth and w. and at Goldie
Ahearn's.
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WarAdniraIMay
Run at Belmont

BALTIMORE, Md, May II.
Winner Of the Kentucky Derby
and the Preakness, War Admiral,
three-year-old son Of Man o. War,
today faced the possibility Of dis
placing Sun Beau as the champion
money winner Of all time.
Although his triumph over Pom.
pooh in the Preakness was not so
decisive as at Churchill Downs,
War Admiral nevertheless showed
he possesses what it takes. He
came from behind to win by a
head, remaining unbeaten in four
starts as a three-year-old.
War Admiral is the sixth horse
since the inception of the Derby
and Preakness to round out a
double in them. Although eligible
for the Withers race this Satur-
day he may pass it up to be fresh
for his quest of Americas triple
crown in the Belmont stakes Of
a mile and a half on June 5.
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Junior Net Aces
Show Promise
In Tourney
Bx HARRY COSTELLO

WaShington's selection commit
tee for the Junior Davis Cup ten
mis- squad today is satisfied that
at sometime in the not-too-distant
future a Washingtonian will be a
member Of the American Davis
Cup team.
The reason for the selection
committees optimism is the play,
yesterday, of several youngsters
who competed in Is matches at
the Army-Navy country club under
the direction of Major Charles w.
ChriStenberry, Tom Mangan, Clar-
ence ChareSt, Louis !. Doyle and
Clarence e. Phillips, who com.
prise the committee.
In some cases the juniors went
down to defeat, but even in de-
feat they proved themselves prom
Using players. For instance, Tom
Mangan, for years local singles
and doubles champion, won over
Allie Ritzenberg. as, Ga, 6-3,
but in defeat the youthful Ritzen-
berg by his style and action in
dicated that before many moons
he will be a really fine courtman.
Johnson, Heffner Win
Quite naturally, the match yes
terday which attracted the atten-
CONTINUED on Page SO, COl..2
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inaugurated. with play continuing
through to Friday.
Eighteen holes medal will occupy
the attention of one of the largest
fields ever attracted to the event.
On Thursday morning the first
round will be staged, with second
round matches listed for the after
noon. Semifinals and final rounds
are scheduled for Friday.
Levi Yoder, who has been
cleaning up all tournaments here
of late is the defending champion
of this every-two-years affair.
Other past winners of the event
include Miller B. STEVENSON, 1929;
Bradley H. Burrows, 1881; Harry
G. Pitt, 1888, and Of course, Yoder,
1885.
The trophy presented by Manor
is known as the J. Webster Man
ming Trophy.
With an additional 40 post en-
tries accepted by Jim Cosgrove
over the weekend, the Manor
tourney entry list now bulges to
about $50. CoSgrove expects that
many more players will file their
cards today and tomorrow. bring
ing the field we'll over the 500
mark,
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rear of the foursome with 10.
In the second half of the first
team matches j. F. Baggett and
Forrest Thompson, of Beaver Dam,
tied with the Chevy Chase duo of
Frank Reside and Kent Legg at
w each.
Glass An. F. Mccarthy and John r.
Miller Beaver Damp scored points to
for John Brawner and Ralph Quinter.
jr. Chevy Chase); j. F. Baggett and
Forest Thompson Beaver Danny scored
~ points to ~ for Frank Reside and
Kent Legg Sd Chevy Chase).
Glass B-W. NJ. Davies and C. f.
Range Beaver Dam) scored 0 points to
8 for w. J. DuBOse and McCOOk Dunlop
Chevy Chased: p. FOgarty and w. 7.
Henderson Beaver Dam) scored ck
points to y for Revert vert stead jry and
Class ca. H. Thompson and W. G.
Hackman Beaver Dam) scored 8 points
to o for d. d. L. McGr"w and DR.. Tom
Foley Chevy Chase); F. W. Crosth-
waite and X. Cater Beaver DAM
scored ~ points to ~ for A. H. Rec
side and Amos Hayes Chevy ChaSe).
Over in Baltimore on the Wood
holme course, Rolling Road won
a lop-eared victory over Rodgers
Fordge, 1412 to 312. Outstanding
players on the Rolling Road team
are Spencer Overton, Maryland
State amateur champion, Bill
Burns, Ed Peppler. Jack Grimes
and Charles Lyddane, who are
often in local tournaments.
Early this week. the Maryland
State Golf Association will an
nounce the neutral site Of the
matches between Beaver Dam ano
Rolling Road. AS the trophy fol
the affair is presented each year
by the Baltimore News-Post, the
championship will be staged at g
Baltimore course.
Tomorrow, at Norbeck, Md, the
fifth Invitation Golf Tournament
| Of the Manor Country Club will b'
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hams hopes TO make acCl0n speak
louder than words.
Williams held Scott to draw in
their inaugural match, but Scott,
with a closing rally that wiped out
Hobo's early lead, carried off the
decision in the rernatch.
Scott has had eight fights in
Washington, and was impressive
in each. After his victory over Will
liams, Scott. quit George Washing
ton University and journeyed back
to his home in Oklahoma. Three
tiaes Scott appeared in feature
bouts on cards Joe Louis staged
in exhibitions. In Oklahoma City
he kayoed Gene MCGEE; in Enid,
OKLA. he flattened Johnny Ar.
nett, and in Dallas, Paul Gardner.
Williams record shows % pro-
fessional fights, and he has won
IA fights via knockouts. Only Ed.
die Nader and Buddy Scott have
been able to decision him, but II