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Evening star., 1938-12-09
Maryland 0ystermen
Defy Authorities,
Sail for Beds
Showdown Is Expected
When n Men Face
Court Tonight
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
ANNAPOLIS, Dec. 9.-Defant
oyster men set their sails and went
out to dredge in Chesapeake Bay
today, but oyster buyers were under
State Conservation Commission or
ders to buy no shellfish from %
dredge captains accused of fishing
on closed oyster bars.
Capt. Amos Creighton, commander
of the Conservation Department
flagship McLane, said all the oyster
men who remained in Annapolis
Harbor yesterday after their arrest
Wednesday night on the closed Old
Rock bar had left during the night.
They were under orders to re-
main anchored in the harbor here
yesterday before arrest warrants
and summons to appear tonight for
trial were served on them" Capt.
Creighton said. when they were
served, they were automatically at
liberty on their own recognizance
but must appear tonight for trial"
Cargoes in Holds.
Many of the oystermen who left
during the night had cargoes of
oysters on their decks and in the
holds. These oysters, allegedly
taken from bars where fishing has
been banned, are subject to confis-
cation. Disposition of the oysters
will be determined at the trial.
Capt. Creighton said he had noti-
ned all oyster packers and buy
boats" not to purchase oysters from
any OF the captains facing trial
Immediately after the oystermen
sailed, Capt. Creighton dispatched
Capt. William P. Marshall and a
patrol boat to Old Rock Bar to pre-
vent the dredgers from returning to
the restricted area.
Ten oyster boat shippers were ar
rested for fishing on the Old Rock
Bar Monday afternoon. Capt. Mar
shall, when the warrants for the %
captains we're issued yesterday.
charged that of the 10 originally
arrested returned to the closed beds
and resumed fishing soon after their
arraignment. The eight captains
were re-arrested along with IA
others.
The oystermen arrested the Sec
ond time face jail terms if convicted
on both charges. Those facing only
one charge are subject to fines Of
from 500 to 5000 if convicted.
Showdown Expected Tonight.
The trial tonight was described as
a showdown by oystermen and
commission officials alike. Conser-
vation officers said the whole con-
servation program for Chesapeake
Bay hinges on upholding the au-
thority of the commission to close
seed areas.
The situation grew increasingly
strained today as the possibility
loomed that number of the OYSTER
men would not return for trial to-
night.
A scheduled conference between
conservation officials and oystermen
failed to materialize last night.
Oystermen who came to attend the
meeting aboard the McLane were
incensed at the failure ofcommission
officials to talk to the dredgers as
group and many departed saying
they would not return for trial.
Dredgermen last night complained
that they had not made enough to
feed their families" this year and
said the action of the commission in
closing the best bars was making a
poor season disastrous.
Evening star., 1938-12-09
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Evening star., 1938-12-09

partisan committee to study the
whole tax problem; the Government
to improve its efficiency and thus
lower its cost; the Government not
to compete with private business on
the theory that losses on Govern
ment business are borne by the tax
payers; foreign trade to be encour-
aged by every legitimate means"
with due consideration to home
economy in the United States and
the protection of our standard Of
living; industry to assume the bur-
den of producing materials and
equipment for national defense.
The removal of existing obstacles,
the platform stated, "is job for
Government, labor, agriculture, COM
Evening star., 1938-12-09

lower prices as feasible, maintain
sound employe relations and be a
desirable citizen Of the community
IN which they operate.
Balanced Budget Sought.
The program urged the Govern
ment to adjust its fiscal policy to
attract investment with immediate,
genuine and determined steps to-
ward q complete balancing of the
national budget"
Other recommendations included
Increase purchasing power by in
creasing production, rather than
curtailment: business to recognize
Government regulation" for the
good of all, but to oppose Govern
ment control; creation Of a nom
Evening star., 1938-12-09

which Eden will speak have already
overtaxed the huge grand ballroom
at the hotel and the brows Of head
walters were furrowed as they pre-
pared to take care of the overflow in
other assembly rooms of the hotel.
More than 1000 we're expected.
Co-operationists Win Fight.
Meanwhile, the so-called Govern
ment co-operationists counted vic
tory which included defeat for a
proposal which would have put the
association on record as condemning
the Administrations reciprocal trade
agreement program. They also per-
suaded the powerful Resolutions
Committee to amend a section of
the platform which called for the
Evening star., 1938-12-09

abolition Of special Federal regu-
latory agencies.
The program approved called for
cooperation Of industry, commerce,
agriculture and labor with Govern
ment and conceded there had been
mistakes on all sides and I'VE in in
dustry admit our share of mistakes" +"
The industrialists' statement Of
policy, while recognizing the need
for continued unemployment relief,
suggested plan for the restoration
of jobs of some 10000 unemployed.
The program urged business to
realize the human responsibilities,
accept economic and social respon-
sibilities, be frank with the public,
maintain high standards of quality,
Evening star., 1938-12-09
Manufacturers
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on a policy of closer cooperation of
Government, business and labor.
Equal Rights Stressed.
The employment report, it was
learned, stressed the following basic
points:
CD Equal rights for both en-
ployer and employe, with due re-
gard for the public interest.
CD Right of workers to self-or-
ganization and collective bargain
ing through representatives of their
own choosing.
90 Use of established rules of
judicial procedure in the settlement
Evening star., 1938-12-09
Rome Demonstrations
Aqoinst France Continue

ROME. Dec. 9 (P).-Demonstra-
tions against France continued to-
day. and diplomatic circles predict
ed they might lead to a formal Ital-
tan demand for concessions" in
French Tunisia
Twelve hundred Rome students
marched through the streets, cried
for Premier Mussolini to appear on
the Piazza Venezia balcony, and,
when he did not, marched away in
two columns shouting Forward
Italy!" and demands for French
territories.
Several of the students were ar
rested for encounters with police
who barred the streets to the French
Embassy. They were later released.
1000 March on Consulate.
-Four thousand students, of every
age from the elementary schools to
the university, went toward the
French consulate at Naples, but the
streets there likewise were blocked
by police.
More than 1000 students took part
In an anti-Fascist demonstration al
Milan, where heavy guard sur
rounded the French consulate.
Rome newspapers called the stu
alton in French Tunisia lever more
serious" said dozens of Italians
had ben arrested" and asserted the
native population kept aloof from
the tumult.
There were demonstrations last
night on the Italian mainland, the
island of Sardinia, and in Tripoli,
city of the Italian African possess
sion, Libya.
Italys Desires Obscure.
Exactly what Italy wanted was
obscure but foreigners thought it
likely one objective was control over
Tunisians OF Italian blood, esti-
mated at from $4,000 to 10000.
Such control would be a matter
of high Importance in European
eyes, since the country exercising
citizenship rights over them might
conscript them in time of war.
The demonstrations the past 10
days, called vibrant manifestations
of solidarity" by the Fascist press,
have emphasized cry for possess
sion of Tunisia.
Diplomats here, however, we're
convinced both France and Britain
would oppose any Italian attempt
Evening star., 1938-12-09
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italians attacked and beat a
Frenchman for participating in
anti-Italian demonstrations.
All Italian business houses as we'll
as the Consulate General were un-
der heavy day and night guard to
prevent additional incidents such
as the one Wednesday night in
which railroad workers splashed the
white consulate general building
with red and blue ink to represent
the French colors.
This attack brought protest from
the Italian Consul General, NJ ST.
limbani who was said to have been
assured the French police had been
ordered to restore strict order.
Evening star., 1938-12-09
Articles Are Exhibited

Pages, pictures and articles clipped
from the Christian Science Monitor
will be exhibited beginning tomor-
row at TIA Twelfth street NV. and
will continue on display for a week.
Against a background of paneled
screens painted by young artists OF
Washington, the clippings will in
clude such subjects as international
affairs, industrial achievements,
sports, music and art. The exhibit
will be open from $50 am. to
$50 pm.
Evening star., 1938-12-09

merce and industry, requiring the
best efforts of ALL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-21
DRIVERS FACING.
 EVASION CHARGE.
Two Operators Allegedly Left Scene of Accidents;
 Cases Continued

Two men charged with evading responsibility were given continu- ances of a week in city court today. Both were arrested yesterday for allegedly leaving the scene of acci- dents Saturday night.
 The men arrested are Thomas Welsh, 36, of the Boys Club, and Bernard Klisky, of 24 Grand street, Wallingford.
 Klisky was arrested by Sergt. Charles McWeeney, for allegedly evading responsibility after an acci- dent at Bishop and East Hawkins street Saturday night. Police claim that Klislsy's car ran into the rear end of an automobile driven by Edward Joseph, of 98 Woodland avenue. The car was traced through marker numbers.
 Welsh is alleged to have failed to stop after his car struck sedan driven by Fred Rollo, of 101 Oak street, at Cooke and North Main streets, at 7:45 o'clock Saturday night. He was arrested by Sergt. McWeeney and Motor Patrolmen James Magner and John Culleton. His car was also traced by marker numbers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-21
Prime Minister WU Make Peace With Italy
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signed mot on 8 matter of detail but of fundamental principle"
 Tt is absolutely essential that this country do all it can to maintain the highest possible standard Of good faith," he said. Unless nations can trust each other, any agreement we make will not be worth the paper it is written on.
 ITO enter into conversations with Italy now would be regarded not as 8 contribution to peace but a sur- render to blackmail."
 Chamberlain was the next speak CT. He announced that the days commons program had been can- celled to make room for the various staetmentS. Clement R. Attlee, labor leader, asked for a second day of diScnussion but Chamberlain re- fused.
 Moving adjournment, Chamber lain said Eden's resignation was most painful to him because my re- lationS with MT. Eden have been those of friends as well as col- leagues"
 T do not for the moment doubt or question the sincerity of his con- viction that the course he felt 1t me- cessary b take Is one that would best serve the interests of the coun- ry," the prime minister continued.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-21

Questions which the entire world seeks to answer are represented in the map above depicting the Flu" ropean uncertainties which have followed in the wake of Naz Chancellor Hitlers domination of Austria,
 Just as before the World War, when the Kaiser planned his "Drang mach OSten" drive to the east ward, Germany and Italy envisage 8 chain of alliances which would cut Fascist sympathetic Swath from the Baltic to the Black Sea, embracing Hungary, CxechOslovakia, Rumana and Jugoslavia
 As shown in shaded portions of the map above, success of the ItalO- German plan would result in a bloc more power than the Central Powers of the World War era
 Austria, already under German domination, Is only pitifuI remnant of the pre-1914 Austro- Hungarian empire, shown in shaded portions of the map at right which included all of what is now CzechOslo- vakia and parts of Rumana, Poland, Jugosavia, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-21
CAPTAIN EATON
 ENDS SERVICE
Retires From National Guards After IS Years
 Served With A. E. F.

After IS years service as com- mander of the Howitzer Co.,, 1O2nd infantry, Connecticut National guard, eight as senior captain in the regiment, Capt. George L. Eaton an- nounced his resignation Saturday night. After transfer of property to his senior lieutenant, George J. Baribault, he will be honorably dis charged, by order of the adjutant general.
 A native of Maine, Capt. Eaton enlisted in the c. A. C., National guard, in 1915 in Maine, became a second lieutenant and during the World War was assigned to Battery E, 54th heavy artillery, was trans ferred in France to Battery G, Sand heavy artillery, and in May, 1918, to the 57th heavy artillery of the New York National Guard. He was wounded at Montfaucon in October, 1918.
 Well-known here as an employe of the c. R. & L. O., Capt. Eaton, enlisted in the Conn. N. G., ill May, 1921, and has served as commander of the Howitzer company since 1922.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-21

counts when submitted were in prop CT and accurate form.
 By the information derived by The Democrat it is learned that the com ment of MT. Robinson on the former audits of city accounts will be de- rogatory in the extreme. While ex- animation of the 1887 accounts by his company may show the large deficit" reported, comment was to- day that it is possible that the fig ures cited may be cumulative transfers of items charged to one appropriation to their proper cate- gory, payments from various appro- priationS of unsold bonds, although the issues had been approved by the aldermen. Instance of this, pres ently, is shown in three cases where bond issues totalling about $l00,000 were approved but the bonds were not sold.
 How much of this is taken into consideration in the Griffenhagen audit was not learned. Nor, of course, is the probability that the back tax receipts payable during the first four months of this year will be found applicable against any de- felt. .s4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-21

political decisions by forcible means.
 Agreements that are worthwhile are never made on the basis of threats"
 Other Conferences Failed Previous conversations with Italy failed, Eden said, because of the Spanish problem.
 Almost simultaneously with the signature of the Anglo-Italian agreement last year." he continued. "the first considerable consignment of Italians left for Spain. If that was not breach of the letter of the understanding, it at least ran coun- ter to its spirit"
 "In the light of the present inter- national circumstances" Eden de- clared, "thiS is the moment for Eng land to stand firm and not plunge into negotiations unprepared with the full knowledge that the chief obstacle to their success has not been resolved"
 Eden said it is not right to depart from the traditional diplomatic method of preparing for the conver- sationS before they open merely because one party to the negotia- ttonS intimateS it is now or never
 Tt has never been my conception that the Italian forces alone should retire from Spain, Eden explained. T only want the Italian government to agree to carry out with others a fair scheme for the proportionate withdrawal of volunteers" Admitting that there are strong differences of opinion between him. self and Chamberlain on foreign af- fairs, Eden said:
 Tt is not an isolated issue. The last few weeks have been most im- portant for decision on foreign policy which did not concern Italy at all but was fundamental"
 Eden was loudly cheered when he added:
 "The prime minister has strong views on foreign policy and l respect him for 1t. have strong views, too.
 "Of late the conviction has grown too keen a desire on our part to make terms with others rather than for others to make terms with us"
 Again there was loud applause. T do not believe we can make progress in European appeasement, more particularly in the light of events of teh last few days, if we allow the impression to gain cur- rency abroad that we have yielded to constant pressure" Eden concluded:
 T am certain in my own mind that progress depends above all on the nations temper and that that temper must find expression in a firm spirit. That spirit am con- fident is there. Not to give 1t voice is, I believe, neither fair to this country nor to the world"
 Eden was followed by Viscount Cranborne, who resigned with him from the post of parliamentary un- dersecretary for foreign affairs. Lord Cranborne voiced his agreement with the principles enunciated by his chief.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-21
ITALY PLEASED
 EDEN RESIGNED
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 that there was no use hoping to drive a wedge between the two authoritarian states and that. there fore, it was the opportunate moment to drop the man who had been the principal opponent of the axis.
 Prime Minister Neville Chamber lin, who will direct British foreign policy for the time being, was praised for his courage and sense of reality" These quarters said it was about time" that British policy was guided by an experienced, un- biased man like Chamberlin."
 Bucharest, Feb. 21-(UP)-King Carol placed Rumania under a royal dictatorshop" today, pro- claiming a cooperative state and presenting a new constitution to his 19,00O,0 ,000 subjects.
 The rescue of the fatherland," he declared in proclamation, was his motive for establishing cor- porative (staende) state, under which party and democratic systems were abolished.
 The new constitution probably will be submitted to plebiscite on Thursday. The king declared that it would guarantee equality before the law of "all people of other races who have lived for centuries on Rumanian soil"
 Carols proclamation came less than two weeks after he established military dictatorship, and day after he placed control of all civilian policing, except in purely criminal affairs, in the hands of the army.
 Under the constitution, workers, farmers and free professions will be represented in 8 parliament. dim ished in size, protected from dan gerous political factions"
 Prague, Czechoslovak;a, Feb. d. (UP)-Adolf Hitler's declaration of protectorship over German n1inori- ties abroad was interpreted today as intervention in Czechoslovakian sovereignty.
 The speech actually caused no great surprise, however. because the declaration was more or less ex- pected. Political observers pointed out that Hitler said he was complete
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-21

he had sen maps in Berlin outlm- ing the territories involved and pur- portedly including the Netherlands Switzerland, CzechoSlovakia and the Polish corridor for Germany in ad- dition to Austria, where Nazi infiu- ence now is being exerted with un- 'precedented force. Italy was de scribed as seeking a handhold in Egypt, Palestine, Spain and Span- ish Morocco, which lies across from Great Britain's Gibraltar.
 He was quoted as saying that Ger man school children are being taught that it is Germany's destiny to control the central European na- tions by right of blood, tradition and heritage.
 Italy Would Be Powerful
 With powerful Notifications in Southern Spain and Spanish Nor occo, Dodd pointed out, Italy could practically nullify Britain'S position at Gibraltar. He said, however, that MusSolini will not be satisfied with this and will move towards domina- ton of Egypt and Palestine. If this venture proves successful, Dodd tes- tified, Italy then will have accom- plished long-cherished ambition for control of the Mediterranean and be in 8 position to sever the lifeline of the British empire in event of war.
 Dodd assertedly told the commit tee that Germany and Italy prob ably would not resort to arms ex- cept as a last means of gaining their objectiveS. He said that Japan is a most important consideration in ac- tivities of the Rome Berlin axis and predicted that the island empire would come to the aid of the two European Fascist powers immedi- ately in event of a major war.
 Jealous of Each Other
 Dodd also testified that war be- tween Germany and Italy is entirely conceivable because of jealousy re- sulting from one nation obtaining more than the other.
 He said a boycott of the "have not" powers by the "haves" would crush Germany, Italy and Japan, but added that the horrors of the last war are still so fresh in the memories of the British, French and American governments that they are afraid to act.
 With this knowledge, he was quoted, Hitler and Mussolini will go the limit to gain sources of raw ma terials and room for expansion in Europe and northern Africa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-21
ALCORN AGENTS
 SEE TOWN CLERK
(Continued from Page D

who was defeated for reelectin by Mrs. Kilmartin in the last election, was in charge of the records before she left office on Jan. 3. Miss Egan was a candidate for reelection on the Fusion ticket. During her former years of tenure of office she had been Democrat.
 This action of the investigators to- day is further significance of the thorough measures being taken in the probe of the city's affairs. No stone will be unturned and no pos Sible clue will be left without inveS- tigation by MesSrs. Hickey and Greer, the representatives of Special Prosecutor Alcorn, in the proble which is expected to culminate with the inauguration of a grand jury.
 Special Prosecutor Alcorn will re- turn from his vacation cruise Wed- nesday. No announcements will be forthcoming from his office until that time, if at all.
 Cranborne said he and Eden re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-21
NATURALIST CLUB
 MEMBERS ON HIKE

Members of the Waterbury Na- turaltst club took seven-mile hike yesterday from Lake Compounce amusement park through the adja- cent trails. Norma Newcomb was the leader and others who went were David Thompson, Ruth Brady, Richard Shaugh, Donald Newcomb, Jean Wetmore, Monroe B. Wetmore, and Monroe B. Wetmore, Jr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-21
CONVENTION FILMS
 FOR FLORIO POST

Plans for an entertainment and dance were discussed at meeting of Florio post. Italian American World War Veterans in Liberty hall yesterday. The post and auxiliary will view pictures of the convention and parade of the American Legion in New York last summer, at a meeting March 3 in Liberty hall. The dance will be held March 20 in Turn hall.