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Evening star., 1938-04-07
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OF the Premier's own Socialist part,
for a demonstration

Of the Premiers own Socialist party
for demonstration
Government Defied.
Leftists gathered in defiance of the
shaky Blum governments ban on the
mass meeting.
Nearly 1000 police and mobile
guards were massed before the SEN
ate. Steel-helmeted guards. with their
SHINING carbines stocked nearby.
cleaned out the Luxembourg Palace
gardens shortly before pm. moon
E. S. t.. Several side streets were
blocked off.
Inside the old building the aged,
monocled Joseph Caillaux, chairman
of the Senate Finance Committee
who toppled the first Blum cabinet
last June and is leading the opposition
now, quietly read a terse commune
que announcing the committees re-
lection of the Blum bill.
The more militant Socialist ele-
ment refused to cancel the demon
stration call in spite OF an interior
ministry order, which NJ. Blum ap-
proved.
Blum Faces Defeat.
The Finance Committees action
foreshadowed defeat for the Premier
IN the Senate tomorrow-with the
downfall of his cabinet-on his
finance bill, for which he won grudg-
ing approval of the Chamber of Dep
uties yesterday.
The Senate Finance Committee, con-
trary to usual practice, rejected M
Blums finance bill without formulat-
ing new bill containing those parts
the committee was able to accept.
The demonstration call was made in
huge red posters, with which Paris was
plastered this morning. signed by
Marceau Pivert, militant leader of the
Socialist Left Wing, which planned
thereby to show the mass strength OF
the Premier's popular support.
The posters declared that "a eroup
Of dry-hearted old men in their sena-
torial bastille' had been "sabotaging''
the work of the Peoples Front gov
eminent.
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LOYALISTS CRUMBLE.
Franco Forces Maneuvering to Out.
flank Enemy.

HENDAYE France, April Z (P).-
Government defenses crumbled before
fresh insureent march to SPANS east
coast today as insurgent red and gold
banners fluttered al the village of VAL
llbona
The village is % miles from the sea-
coast city of Vinaroz. Gen. Francois
armored columns there threatened to
outflank the government left wing de-
Tending the Ebro River delta city of
Tcrtosa from positions in the Razas
and Montenegrelo Mountains.
The insurgent right wing marched
from Morella While fierce counter
attacks from reinforced government
units STAYED off further frontal ad-
Vances upon Tortosa.
Simultaneous action along the North
ern Catalan front brought the CITY
Of Balaguer-northern end of the gov
ernments new defense line between
Lerida and Barceona-under insur-
gent control
Here, too, Gen. Jose MoScardo's COL
umn Was attempting an encirclement
to outf1ank the strongly prepared posi-
tions of the government reaching
southwark to Borjas Blancas.
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US IS DISTURBED
BYAUSTR|ANDEB7
New Discrimination Feared
From Nazis, Who Now Owe
Billion in America.

By the Associated Press.
Will Germany discriminate against
United States holders of Austrian
bonds as she has done against Amer
ican holders of her own bonds?
This question troubled officials to-
day following the presentation of a
State Department note to Germany
demanding payment Of Austria's debts
to this country.
officials said they expected Ger
many to do better on payments on
the Austrian debts than she has done
with regard to her own obligations
But they were none too hopeful.
If Germany assumes Austria's in
debtedness, as requested by the United
States, her bonded debt to private
American investors will reach approx
mately $l,0O0,O00,0 1000.
: In addition, Germany will owe the
United States Government $l,237, $780,
900 for costs Of the Army of Occupa-
ton and for awards of the Mixed
Claims Commission.
In the past Germany has favored
her creditors in Britain and France
to the disadvantage Of those in the
United States.
Germany's Explanation.
She defaulted on dollar bonds some
time before she defaulted on sterling
and franc bonds She made Amer
;ru fal, in,o e
in their interest receipts than British
and French investors.
Repeated protests by the Foreign
Bondholders Protective Council brought
some lessening Of the discriminatory
treatment.
Germans reason for giving Amer
leans the worse end of the deal was
that her currency position toward
Britain and France was better than
toward the United States because her
balance of trade toward them was
more favorable than toward this
country
In round numbers Germany's bond
ed debt to the United States. including
the Austrian debt, consists Of
GOvernment-gu guaranteed bonds, in
Guiding the Dawes and Young plan
loans-S455, 100000
Bonds without government guar
antee-s489, 100000.
Austrian bonds (to private in
vestors)-S38,50 100000.
Total-s982, 500 900.
Bought Back CheapIy.
Some German interest coupons are
paid for at half their face value, others
at slightly more. Other interest pay
ments are made not in cash, but in
scrip. this in the form of 10-year
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'onds, themselves bearing 3 per cent

bonds, themselves bearing per cent
interest.
Payments are made through ]. P.
Morgan & Co. and German Steam
ship Co. Offices in New York.
In consequence of unsatisfactory in
terest payments and no payments to-
ward sinking fund, German bonds
have fallen on the American market
to one-third their face value.
Omcials estimated Germany or her
citizens have bought back-at prices
ranging from ls to IS per cent of
par-one-half her bonded indebted
ness, 80 that the amount outstanding
IN the United States may be less than
$500 100000.
They calculated that so per cent
OF the Austrian bonds have been
bought back by Austrian citizens.
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Reorganization
Continued From First Paee)

.
action. however, the orders would take
effect at the end of the 60 days.
Leaders of the opposition do not re-
gard this as an effective legislative
check and are expected to rally be-
hind the substitute of Representative
Roileau, Progressive, of Wisconsin.
Mr.. Boileau will propose that the
orders OF the President could not take
effect unless definitely approved by
Congress in a joint resolution. If
either branch of Congress failed to
pass the joint resolution of approval,
the reorganization orders would not
take effect
Similar Amendment Beaten.
This is similar to the Wheeler
amendment. beaten in the Senate, ex-
cept that it does not require each
House to vote within 10 DAYS. Mr..
Boileau feels this time for voting
should be fixed by the rules of each
branch instead of in the law.
When the bill was before the Senate,
administration supporters contended
the Wheeler amendment would leave
the President with no more power than
he already possesses. namely. to submit
recommendations to Congress for
changes in the Government set-up.
The House remained in session until
7:3O last night to bring general debate
to close, ending seven hours more of
oratory for and against the measure.
The high light of yesterdays dabate
was the speech of Representative
Summers.
The House Is not going to pass this
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had not been urging congressman ito
vote for or against any particular form
of reorganization"
Commenting on an assertion of Rep
reSentative Knutson. Republican, Of
Minnesota on the House floor yester-
day that BroWder has been calling
upon Congressman and urging them
to vote for passage of the President S
reorganization plan" BroWder said:
"COngreSSmen Knutson is not really
worried about myself, my party, or
even the reorganization bill, except as
he can deliver a blow against the
President, the New Deal and every
! move to curb the power of Wall
Street. I have not been urging Con-
gressmen to vote for or against any
particular form of reorganization"
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GIVE TO WAR FUND
800 st. Louis Chinese Contribute
$1,000 Weekly, Is Claim.

ST. LOUIS. April 7 (P).-St. Louis
300 Chinese are contributing approxi-
mately 81 900 weekly toward China S
war expense, the National Convention
of the On Leong Merchants and La
borers' Association, in session here
was told yesterday.
Charles Quin. secretary Of the St
Louis branch of the organization. re-
ported to the meeting almost all the
Chinese here are giving so per cent
of their incomes" He estimated be-
tween s5,000,000 and $6,O00O0O has
been sent to China by American Chi
nese since the hostilities with Japan
began
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New Qualification for Pastor.

SUNBURY, Pa. April 7 LR.-The
clergyman who succeeds the Rev.
Arthur j. Henning as pastor of the
Lutheran rural circuit will need one
qualification not on the curriculum of
theological seminaries. He must speak
Pennsylvania German. The retiring
pastor said today many parishoners
understand only that dialect.
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PURGE DEMANDED
BYL0YAL|ST UNION
Socialist Communist Labor
Unit Urges Drive on
Fifth Column

BACKGROUND
Insurgent offensive to reach Med
tterranean seacodst and dipide gop-
errment Spain began March 9 and
has extended as TAR as Tortosa, near
port city OF Tarraoona. Rebels seek
ing to isolate Catalonia and its cap
itdl, Barcelona, provisional seat of
the Spanish gouernment
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JAPAN FEARS j. s.
IN WEST PACIFIC
Toxic Must Keep Command
There, Rear Admiral
NOda Declares.
BACKGROUND

Japan and United States, both
naual poWers, hare found themselves
at lpggerheads for years, particn-
larly since japanese inpasion OF
Mdnchuria in 1881. Differences
hape been accentuated by refusal
OF Japan to enter into neD naval
limitation except on basis of equal
ity lDith Britain and United States.
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WILL VOTE ON LIQUOR
Moore County, Tennessee, to Hold
First Referendum.

LYNCHBURG. Tenn, April Z R.-
Moore County will vote May to de-
eide whether whisky may be manu-
/ factured within the county for sale
outside the State.
This will be the first referendum un-
der Tennessee's County option liquor
manufacturing law.
The Moore County Election Commits
sion set the date yesterday. The elec-
ton was authorized by the Quarterly
Court Monday after a fight which
twice went to the State Supreme Court.
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BY the Associated Press. a
TOXIC, April Japan feels 1t
imperative" she maintain command
Of the Western Pacific and is con-
cerned gravely over the possibility the
United States might expand her sphere
OF influence there, Rear Admiral XII
yoshi Noda, admiralty spokesman, said
today.
Discussing the speech on foreign
policy by Secretary Hull on March II
and his letter on April to Chairman
Walsh of the Senate Naval Commit
tee, opposing Stay-at-home policy
for the Navy and holding it must be
free to defend Americans anywhere,
Admiral Noda asserted:
The fact that Mr. Hull sent a letter
at this particular time is of special
interest to us. Formerly the United
States seemed to regard the mainland
coasts and Panama as the sole points
necessary to defend.
Leahy Statement Cited.
AS late as January 81 Admiral
Leahy (chief Of United States Naval
Operations) stated strategical tri-
angle running from the Aleutians to
Hawaii. Samoa and Panama was the
defense line.
Now Mr.. Hull expresses strong OPP
position to any such theoretical from
tier. Hence, it appears America is ad-
vancing her sphere rapidly westward.
Japan cannot but watch with gravest
concern"
He declined to say whether Japan
saw the possibility of collision with
United States expansion, and reaf-
Armed Japans attitude remains as
before-one of non-aggression.
Must Rule Western Pacific.
Declining to say exactly what was
the area Japan regarded as under her
guardianship, the admiralty spokes-
man explained only that ''it is the
area necessary to defend from the
standpoint Of our national security.
From this viewpoint it is imperative
that We maintain command of the
Western Pacific. However, so long as
others do not take position of menace
Japan will not do so either"
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bill in its present shape" the veteran
Texan declared, as his colleagues ap-
plauded. Il do not want to take any
more of your time, but l do feel it
would be a mistake not to consider this
bill. do the best we can to amend it,
and if we cannot amend it as we be-
lleve it ought to be amended, then
have the nerve to beat it on the floor
Of the House"
Mr.. OConnor, contending the colln-
try does not want the bill, argued the
expeditions way to deal with the mat
is accomplished by voting out the en-
acting clause and not wasting any
more time on amendments which.
while they may be adopted here. may
be entirely changed in conference"
Mr.. O'Connor added the prediction
that even If the House passes revised
measure, 1t will not become a law this
year, because this bill will be so
amended it will not be agreeable to the
conference, it will not be agreeable to
the other body, it will not be agreeable
to the Executive, so there just is not
going to be any bill"
May l suggest to my friend. would
he be terribly unhappy if that tragedy
should happen?" inquired Mr.. Sum-
ners
NO, and know the American peo-
pie would be very happy" Mr.. O'Con-
nor responded.
BROWDER MAKES DENIAL
Evening star., 1938-04-07

By the Associated Press.
BARCELONA, April THE Union
General de Trabajadores, Socialist
Communist labor union, which now is
represented in the government, called
on the regime today for power 10
purify" government Spain behind the
fronts of dissident elements.
The U. G. T. declared that fifth
column elements"-insurgent sympa-
th1Sers-Were dangerous and active u
The union also asked for the sending
of all eligible government employees to
the defense of Catalonia against the
encroaching insurgent front.
Propose JobhoIdcr Purge.
The union proposed ousting all state
employees who did not belong to the
Popular Front before the war broke
out in July of 1886 and called fol
militsrization of all transport services
and transport workers up to As years
Of age.
Much transport is still in the hands
of the Confederation Nacional dc
Trabajadores, an Anarchic -Syndicalis
organization. The c. N. T. is dom.
mated by Anarchists.
Socialist followers of Indalecio Prietc
gained new voice in the management
Of the war with appointment of Julian
ZueaSagoita, former interior minister
to the newly created post of secretary
general of the defense ministry.
Prieto, the Socialist leader, was re-
lieved of the defense portfolio by re-
organization Tuesday in which Premier
Juan Negrin added the defense min
istry to his own duties.
Alicante Being Cleaned Up.
Reports from Alicante, port city OF
Southeastern Spain, told of the arrest
OF many alleged members of fifth
column" and said the cleanup was
continuing diligently.
The term fifth column" was added
to the Spanish war lexicon when the
insurgents laid siege to Madrid in No
vember. 1885. At that time the in
surgents asserted fifth column
would rise within the city to help them
LOYALISTS CRUMBLE.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-26
BetlUeeyl Horses

NEW YORK, April 26.-Officially the $1o0000 match race between War Admiral and Seabiscuit May 30 won't be a match race at all
 The rules of racing, as laid down by the Jockey Club, specify that no association is to add money or other prizes. By it's definition, "a match race is race between two horses, the property of two differ ent owners, on terms agreed upon by them and to which no money or other prize is added Thus, when the race for which the Westchester Racing Association is putting up the big purse is run, it will be called "the S100,000 race between horses
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-26
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. l.. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say, She did not seem overly anxi- GUS to go." Say, She did not seem very anxious to go.'
 Often Mispronounced; Kiosk. Pro nounce ke-osk, as in he un- stressed. as in of, accent last syll- able
 Often Misspelled: Lacquer ob- serve the cqu.
 Synonyms: Intensity, aggravate, heighten, strengthen
 Word Study: Use a word three times and it is yours Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word Authentic; authoritative; genuine credible. These statements and fig ures are authentic
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-26
Horoscope "The stars incline
 but do not compel"
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 1888

Friendly stars rule today, accord ing to astrology. It is a time for ag- gressive action inforwardlng busi- ness or social interests.
 Women are subject to stimulating planetary influences which should enable them to succeed in whatefer they attempt They will be particu- larly successful as peace-makers and diplomats.
 This is a most suspicious wedding day for it seems to promise long life and harmonious partnership ln which the bride may be the leading influence.
 While this configuration continues there should be a feeling of uplitt and good cheer. Girls should be able to make loyal friends among young men of ability
 It is a date for outlining plans for the future and should be employed by college students to assure con- genial work Training camps prob ably will mobilize young men, open ing the employment field for women.
 Manual training will assume i'm portance in coming months. Build ing activity is to increase as fami- lies seek homes in the country.
 The stars presage much travel during the summer in the United States. Unexpected conditions will cause many population changes. The Pacific Coast will benefit.
 Engineers. architects, makers of steel and all who contribute to build ing construction should profit, if the stars are rightly read An extra ordinary number of marriages will increase demand for small houses.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of great ac- tivity. Business men and women will realize substantial profits.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be inventive, independent and difficult to direct Subjects of this sign may have odd talents that develop slowly.
 Ulysses S. Grant, eighteenth Pres ident of the United States. was born on this day 1922. Others who have celebrated it as a birthday include Samuel F. B. Morse, inventor. l791; Herbert Spencer, English writer, 1920.
 Copyright, l938)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-26
VALUE OF THE AIR MAIL PUBLICITY

great deal of worldwide publicity is resulting to the Territory from the first air mail flight from Juneai to Fairbanks via Whitehorse which is sched- uled 10 leave here May 3. J E. Lamie, Director of the International Postal Service for the Postoffice Department who arrived here Sunday on the Coast Guard vessel Spencer to give general supervision to the work of handling the large amount of mail reports there is wide interest Outside in getting letters stamped with the first flight cachet. Wide circulation has been given the Inauguration of air mail service by newspapers and other media of publicity he said and he brought along with him 6,O0O letters which are destined to go over the route.
 While large part of the interest is on the part ,of collectors the mail is addressed to virtually place in the world and it probable that the publicity resulting for Alaska will be nearly great that which attended the inauguration of the Alaska stamp
 Locally the Chamber of Commerce has taken the initiative preparing for significant celebration when the first Pacific Alaska Arways plane leaves from here week from today with the mail Gov John Troy tentatively has accepted the invitation of Fairbanks to make the first flight and join with Fairbanks in the celebration that is planned there It is probable that others also will make the trip from this community, cementing closer the bond which was established between Juneau and Fairbanks when the PA service was started nearly two years ago.
 These gestures of friendship between our own communities excellent for the morale of all of us in Alaska. It forward unit toward common seal, rather than a lot of widely separated communities all attempting in their own way to attain the development for Alaska that all seek.
 There is doubt but that the air mail which leaves here next Tuesday heralds the beginning oi air mail service which will in future years blanket the entire Territory and connect with direct service to the States We cannot make too much of it for the attending publicity is an excellent impetus to establishment of the States-Alaska route at an early date
 sn
 Going to part of the world as the mail over this route will do the venture will tend to encotr age travel to the north In that attractive cachet decorating the left hand of the envelopes on the first flight is potent force for turing tourists to Alaska The entire project is going to pay dividends in small way aside from the air mail service It. self which have badly needed.
 The celebration next Tuesday should be one worthy of the Capital City of Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-26
Spring Thaw
CNew York World-Telegram)

tNeW York WOrld-leIegram)
 President Roosevelt talked to Congressional leaders about s1250o000OO WPA appropriation for the first seven months of the coming fiscal year. That's lot of money. But it's no tremendous increase the government is spending $17500O0O00 work relief in twelve months of this fiscal year.
 The President sent message to Congress pro- posing S30000O00O in government loans to railroads for purchase of equipment That's lot of money, too But the equipment will be security for the loans, and if g-range solution of the railroad problem is worked out the chance for repayment will be good
 Beyond these points MT Roosevelt said nothing about the reported four-bion- dollar lending speno- ing pump -primng program. And we think he was wise.
 Four billion dollars. is whale of lot of money. But it's not big when compared to the many bil- lions of private capital that now for various sons, frozen into huge idle
 What the country needs is a great spring thaw to turn the iceberg of private capital into many streams of productive enterprise.
 That would cost the taxpayers nothing; it would create wealth and new sources of government That would add nothing to the public debt; it would bring the day when the debt begin to decrease. That would not put the unemployed on relief jobs at relief wages; it would put them real jobs at real wages.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-26
MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

O. When meeting on the street, who should speak first, the man or the woman?
 A. The woman, if the acquain- tance is casual When two real friends meet, they often speak sim ultaneously.
 Q. May bride have both a ma tron and maid of honor at her wedding?
 A. Yes, if the wedding is a very large and formal one.
 c Should the spoon be left in the cereal bowl after one has fin ished eating?
 A. No
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-26

persons who equitaby should not be relieved of taxes on their incomes" he said.
 There is the defect in tax exempt bonds as well tax exempt government salaries. The tax free securities gobbed up by those of large income too often for the very purpose of avoiding taxation. By the token it is only those of large government salary who would be touched by the income tax laws The vast majority of government employees do not get enough salary to worry about the income tax If they under it at all, it is for only a small amount Thus, both scores. it is those who can afford to pay who benefited by tax free bonds and government salaries The little fellow isn't con- cerned much either way
 Of course, there will be strong opposition to the Presidents proposal It will be the same klnd of op- position that large taxpayers have always shown toward paying substantial amount to the operation of government But it is evident that MT Roosevelt has not changed his taxation viewpoint ioa from the day he entered office than five years ago He said at that time that taxes could only be levied from those able to pay and that equitable adjustment could only be made on that basis That he is aiming toward that end is evident from his message to Con- gress yesterday. It is the kind oi logic which is hard to refute.