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The Washington times., 1938-05-05
Budget Secondary,
Says Gov. Murphy

KALAMAZOO, Mich, May S
0.N.S0.-Republican demands fol
a balanced budget were flayed by
Governor Frank Murphy today as
he declared you've got to help
people or you won't have budget
to balance. Attacking his G.. o. P.
rivals, former Governor Frank D.
Fitzgerald and former Supreme
Court Justice Harry S. Toy, he
said:
''They ducked their response
bilitity. You can't talk about
balancing the budget when peo-
pie are starving"
New light on how Egypt's first
Pharaoh proved himself the fOrerunner
Of all politicians by unifying the cOun.
try. kicking out all the little gods and
recOncilinE eVerybOdy's differences.
Read what the recent discovery Of his
tomb FeVeaIe ID, in The American
Weekly. with Sundays Washington
Herald Times.
The Washington times., 1938-05-05
u. S. Chamber Asks Alliance
With Labor to End Slump

necessity for English speaking
peoples of the world to stand
together, fight off foreign
ideologies and maintain democracy
in the world. Late today the
delegates will adopt resolutions
and elect officers.
Resolutions broadly similar to
those proposed by the resolutions
committee today and certain of
acceptance we're adopted by the
chamber at its annual meeting a
year ago.
Only then the emphasis was per
haps not so strongly laid upon the
need for a breathing spell" and
cessation of change in social laws.
On the other hand, there was not
year ago as there is today, a
perceptible sympathy for join
ing of capital, labor and Govern
ment for the common good.
LABOR FARLEY
One specific proposal that In
dustry sid down with labor and
work out policies beneficial to both
met almost universal approval
among the delegates, and more
may come of it within the next
few months.
However, the new spending pro
gram of the Roosevelt admins
tration brought sharp emphasl!
in today's talks on the subject o1
economy, and industrialistS anc
bankers did not hesitate to de
nounce as a failure pump-primine
of the past and projected "loost
spending" of the future.
SHARP CONTROVERSY
l Against this criticism evidenced
today was a background of Sharl
controversy between Federal execu
tiveS, who appeared before the con
vention to expound various New
Deal theories, and the busines
men. The talk of RFC Chairman
Jesse H. Jones, warning that ur
less private banking meets tn
credit needs of the country, privat
banking cannot expect muc
longer to remain in private hands
was a typical example.
The delegates whipped back a
Jones, in the same luncheon COZ
ference, with the contention tina
bad laws and bad administratio
more than business and indui
trial mistakes, were responsible
for inadequate banking credits
slowing down Of industry and ger
eral recession.
Francis E. rockingham, pres
dent Of the Investment Banker
Association of America, sounde
the warning against loose fiscs
policies today, and Lieut.. Col. :
H. Woods, chairman Of tn
; Canadian section Of the Empir
Z Press Union, Calgary, Canada, al
J pealed to America to stick wit,
5 other English-speaking peoples t
E ward off foreign doctrines.
The Washington times., 1938-05-05
SIum Projects
S4,IOO,OOO Asked fO1
Work in Jersey

Q.NS) United States Housing
Administrator Nathan StrauS to-
day had under advisement the re
quest for a $4,10O.0O0 earmarking
for two loW-rent and slum clear
ance projects in New Jersey.
Chairman Fred Ehrlich of the
New Jersey State Housing Author.
tty conferred with Straus yeSter'
day and presented requests for
S1,600,0OO for Asbury Park and
$2,500,000 for Elizabeth. The for
mer city plans $50 modern dwell
ling units to replace a bad Negro
slum district while Elizabeth viii
build $50 dwellings units on the
present site of a "blighted area.
The Washington times., 1938-05-05
Continued from Page II

(COntlnue0 from rage ~
all sides that national prosper
ity can be reestablished on a
firm and lasting basis only
through the revival Of private
industry.
Labor disturbances, regard
less of the merits in any par
ticular dispute. have been a
major factor in creating the
present business situation, in
which management and labor
and every segment of the popu-
lation have alike suffered"
The movement for the friendly
exchange was started here in the
chamber two days ago when C. S.
Ching, industrial and public rela.
tions director for the United
States Rubber Products Company
suggested a series of realistic
conferences designed to bring Ia
Dor and capital together.
DEADLY ALTERNATIVE
Ching at the time said that un
less the two did get together, they
could soon be hamstrung by poll
ticians who would "sit back anC
laugh while capital and labor car
only spit at each other"
Ching's speech was well re
ceiVed and Immediately a move
ment in the chamber started tt
bring something concrete out of it
Before this could be done thu
AFL executive council, also meet
ing here in Washington, issued &
statement welcoming such {
friendly union.
The result of this was Person
statement of today, issued afte
consultation with other high off
cials of the chamber.
Chamber officials were careful
to point out that Persons state
ment applied to all labor, orgs
nized and unorganized.
BREATHING SPELL" ASKED
Meanwhile, resolutions demanc
ing a new business "breathin
spell" reduced Government e.
penditures and taxes, and revisio,
of the Wagner labor relations &C
were prepared for adoption as tn
chamber met in it's final session!
, Also, the $500 delegates attend
! ing, representing a major portion
. OF this country's industry AM
. business, were prepared to writ
into their policy program a vigol
: GUS demand that Government re
move itself from competition witt
q private industry in general, an
. get out Of the power business il
Q particular.
Q FRUGALlTY STRESSED
9 And as final stages Of tn
o years meeting approached, closin
s speakers hammered home tn
Z doctrine Of frugality and thrift q
the basis of democracy, and tn
The Washington times., 1938-05-05

He bluntly warned that Fascist
aggression must stop before
things get out of hand" The patti.
ence of the democracies, he de-
clared, can be pushed only so far.
c. OF C. SPEAKER
Addressing the United States
Chamber of Commerce, Woodring
laid on Japan's doorstep blame for
the whole series of international
events which have rocked Europe
and Asia since 1881.
There seems to be no ques-
ton that the Japanese occupa-
ton of Manchuria in 1881 was
the beginning of a chain Of
events that led directly to much
of the present difficulty in
which the world finds ITSELF"
Woodring said.
He cited Germany's re-
armament and conscription in
violation of the Versailles
Treaty and subsequent occupa-
ton of the de-militarized Rhine
land: Italy's conquest of
Ethiopia; of armed Intervention
by outside powers in the Spanish
civil war, and Japan's present
invasion of China.
MANCHUKUO CITED
1T is a fair inference that
this chain of events was in
direct consequence of the sue
cess of Japan in setting up the
state of Manchukuo without
effective objection from the
democratic powers,' Woodring
said.
Each instance has had
repercussions on the world situa-
ton until today there is less
reliance upon the sanctity of
treaties, less trust in interna-
tional good faith, less conf
dence upon which to build last
ing prosperity than there has
been for a long time"
Woodring said he does not be-
iieve there is any danger of an
immediate general war, or that
such war is inevitable. He re-
marked the leSsened tension in
Europe in the past several weeks
due to the Anglo-Italian accord,
the Anglo-French agreements and
the Italian talks.
The Washington times., 1938-05-05
In Congress Today
Cnnafo

Meets at noon.
Considers bills on the calendar.
Judiciary Committee considers
Norris constitutional amendment.
Appropriations Committee con-
siders the agriculture supply bill,
House
Meets at noon.
Considers conference report on
tax-revision bill.
Flood Control Committee con-
tinues flood bill study.
Appropriations Committee con-
siders the relief bill.
The Washington times., 1938-05-05

Leaders Of the bloc, stung by
action of the committee in deny
ing the bill right-of-way in the
House, hoped to complete the peti-
tion of 21s members signatures
tomorrow.
LEADERS IN MOVE
Representatives Gayagan CD0
of New York and McKeough CD
Of Illinois announced they will
lead a movement to strip the Rules
Committee of its power to speed
legislation on the House floor or
block action on measures widely
supported.
The committee, they explained,
was established in a compromise
after a revolt in the House upset
the one-man rule of Speaker
Uncle Joe" Cannon 80 years ago.
In former days the speaker could
permit or deny action on a bill.
When the rules committee was
created 1t was designed to carry
out the policy of the administra-
ton, they said, halting bills fought
by the administration and allow
ing bills supported heavily by the
membership to be considered.
Since that time the House has
adopted discharge rules, permitting
members to discharge committees
by petition and call bills to the
floor. When the Democrats took
control of the House eight years
ago, the petition number was set
at 145, one-third of the House.
DISCHARGE RULES
Because votes were forced by
the petition method on many bills
opposed by the leadership. the
number required on a petition was
changed to 218, a majority Of the
435 members.
'The rules committee has
uSurped autocratic and demo
cratic powers, cheating the
House of the victory it won
many years ago in upsetting one
man rule" said Gavagan and
McKeough. 1T is now rule by
IA members. If the rules COM
mittee continues to uSurp this
power to kill legislation, it will
lead to a complete breakdown
of representative democratic
government.
1--WE propose a fight for a
change in the rules which would
either require a two-thirds vote
in the rules committee to pre-
vent q bill reported by a stand
ing committee from being con-
sidered, or abolish it alto
gether."
Leaders of the wage,hour bloc
were hopeful that they can gel
218 signatures tomorrow. This
would assure vote on the Norton
wage-hour bill on May %.
I'VE will get the number
either Friday or by Saturday
night" said Representative Mead
CD of New York. There is no
doubt but that the petition will
be completed"
Representative Taber (RO o1
New York, assailed the plea o1
Representative Fish (R.) Of New
York, to Republicans to back the
Wage-hour bill.
Chairman Norton, of the Labor
Committee, will place the petition
on the Speakers desk at noon to
morrow.
The Washington times., 1938-05-05

Putting on a show costing many
millions of dollars, the Italian
battle fleet sailed out into the
waters of blue Tyrrhenian Sea to
engage in sham battle for the edi-
fication of the visitor from Berlin.
NAPLES IN SPLENDOR
Hitler and King-Emperor Victor
Emmanuel arrived here by train
and drove from the railway station
to the quay in an open automo.
bile through the transformed
Naples that was virtually a sea
of flags.
Airplanes roared overhead as ex,
cited Neapolitans, held in check
by thousands of Black Shirts,
poured into the streets to see and
acclaim Hitler and their king
emperor.
So great was the crush of hu.
manity that the procession to the
waterfront was slowed to a walk
ing pace.
A motor launch took Victor En-.
manuel and Hitler to the flagship
Cavour, aboard which Premier
Mussolini was waiting for them
AS they embarked, a 21-gun
salute roared them a welcome.
ANTHEM FOR HITLER
Naples outdid itself to impress
and welcome Hitler.
One thousand trumpeteers stooc
atop a monumental Swastaka
shaped stand, thundered a fan
fare and rendered the German ma
tional anthem as Hitler left thu
railway station.
During the ride to the quay
Hitler several times stood up il
the automobile, caught in admin
alton of the spectacle Of the Ba,
of Naples, the smoking glory 0
Vesuvius, the hazy view of roman
tic Capri.
And once again. as he did whe,
Hitler first arrived in Rome,
Duce sought to remain in tn
background.
"HEMS" BY GERMANS
Germans, gathered together i
an area next to the station
roared deep-throated "heils" whe
Hitler stepped from his train.
The only public building nc
: beflagged for the occasion wa
the church at the entrance to tn
Via Partenope.
But the huge Arc of Trump
: there was decorated. This 80-foC
J high structure was divided int
three cubicles, and in each cubic
stood three buglers.
Hitler, wearing a dark brow
overcoat over a black suit, h
] hands encased in grey gloves, WI
? met at the quay by thouSar
l. troops, lined up with their G
l. ficerS.
: FUEHRER GRIM
4 Hitler's face, as he surveyt
l. them, appeared grim. He SCENE
e excessively fatigued, and observe
e thought they saw him making
n definite effort to hold his shoul
), ers erect.
Later, when he was aboard IL
It flagship Cavour, which steamt
The Washington times., 1938-05-05

New light on how EEypt'a first
Pharaoh proved himself the forerunner
of all politicians by unifyinE the coun-
try, kicking out all the little gods and
recOnciling eveFybOdy's differences.
tomb reveal . d, in The American
Weekly, with Sundays Washington
Hefald-Timea.
The Washington times., 1938-05-05
Hitler Sees Fleet
Show Italy's Might
By PIERRE J. HUss

International
NAPLES Italy May 5Under brilliant sunshine, Chancellor
Hitler obtained rshand view today of the of Fascist
Italv at
The Washington times., 1938-05-05

Would you like to get away from 1t
all and find Utopia with q romantic
explorer in the wilderness? Read how
this beautiful dream of Mrs. Mitchell
Hedges turned into a nightmare and
a hurricane swept away her illusions,
In the American Weekly. with Sun
days Washington Herald Times.
The Washington times., 1938-05-05
Drive to Put Curb
On Rules Committee
Is Begun in House
Petition to Bring Wage Bill Up for Vote
Is Pressed by Supporters
Rv WILLIAM s. NEAL

GNS) drive liberalize rules Of the House to end
czardom" of the powerful Rules Committee foreseen
today the wagehour bloc made final preparations for its
effort to force a vote on the Norton bill by petition.
The Washington times., 1938-05-05
Japan Is Blamed
For Fascist WARS
In WOodring Talk
War Secretary Flags Nippon as Cause of
Reich, Italian Aggression
By ROBERT G. NIXON

INS0 Japan blamed today by Secretary Of War
Woodring being responsible for German and Italian
panson in Europe and Africa we'll Nippons two
bloody wars in China
The Washington times., 1938-05-05
FUEHRER GRIM

Hitler's face, as he surveyed
them, appeared grim. He seemed
excessively fatigued, and observers
thought they saw him making a
definite effort to hold his should
ers erect.
Later, when he was aboard the
flagship Cavour, which steamed
The Washington times., 1938-05-05
FRUGALITY STRESSED

And as final stages Of the
years meeting approached, closing
speakers hammered home the
doctrine Of frugality and thrift as
the basis Of democracy, and the
The Washington times., 1938-05-05

Leaders Of the bloc, stung by
action of the committee in deny
ing the bill right-of-way in the
House, hoped to complete the peti-
tion of 218 members signatures
tomorrow.
LEADERS IN MOVE
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-16

It is impossible for writers to de- termine the exact number of battle planes each nation has Such in- formation is closely guarded military secret. However. it is a well-known fact that Japanese vis- ual handicaps preclude their attain ing excellence as fighting fliers.
 From an artillery standpoint, Ja- pan is vastly inferior to the United States or any other sizabie western nation. Equipped for fighting the impoverished hordes of the Asiatic mainland, the army has a low ra- tio of artillery to riflemen.
 How the troops of the Rising Sun empire would fare in combat with the mauling drumfire of western cannon is a matter of conjecture. Those in a position to know believe they would not fare well.
 But no one expects Japan to cross oceans to fight, nor that western na- tions could possibly send troops to the Orient. All discussions are purely theoretical.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-16
By JAMES CRAIG

SHANGHAI, Feb. 16.-Brave un- der fire to the point fanaticism, Ja- panese soldiers still would have diff ficulty gaining a victory over a first-class western fighting power.
 This opinion, backed by years of expert observation and analysis, is shared among the high command of the U. S. Army. Those who have served in the Orient, especially dur ing the present Sino-Japanese war, point out that Japanese fighters never have been tested against a modernized foe
 An outstanding fault of the aver age Japanese soldier, as noted by American military observers, is his lover discipline" Accustomed to harsh treatment by his superiors, he is lacking in initiative when the command is gone.
 Helpless in Emergency
 Handicapped by his agricultural training, the Japanese fighter is un- able to make even the simplest re-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-16

pairs to his equipment Faced by the emergency of a jammed ma chine gun or rifle, he looks around helplessly for an officer.
 Because his religion holds it an honor to die in battle, he is not halted by fear of death or mutila- tion. This fact, together with the fierce nationalism which Fascism has propagandized into his brain, makes him a Spartan in courage. He fears nothing but the possibility of disgrace
 In this connection, it is signifi- cant to note that the Japanese army trains on offense, having fine dis regard for considerations of retreat. Quick frontal attacks are preferred to the slower, safer enveloping movements.
 Of primary interest to those who ask whether Japan at present con- stitutes military threat to western powers is a comparison of its air force, and artillery with those of the United States
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-16
BRITISH WILL
 KEEP POLICY
 OF HANDS OFF
Concern Felt Over Fate of Austria Tn Surrender
 to Nazi Regime

LONDON, Feb. 16.-The British Cabinet today considered Germany's new thrust toward absorption of Austria but there is no indication Great Britain is planning active steps to prevent such an outcome over developments in Vienna.
 The British Foreign Office is in frequent consultation with Paris and the French Government.
 The London press, while reflecting British concern over the fate of Austria and other Central European countries also voice desire to keep a hands-off policy
 Austria's vital concessions to Hit Ter in the reorganization of the Austrian Cabinet is widely inter- preted as prelude to eventual sur render of that nations independ- ence and a more active Nazi policy throughout Central Europe.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-16
TO MOVE OUT

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.- Representative Hamilton Fish of New York, today told the House Naval Committee that State Department officials had informed him that Japan has agreed to stop all salmon fishing off the coast of AL aska.
 The statement was made after Representative Warren e. Magnuson, of the state of Washington, asserted there will be blood shed in Bering Sea if foreign nations are not kept out of the fisheries that rightfully belong to Ameri- cans"
 Magnuson further had said: ."lf trouble comes to Japan, it is going to come to Alaska. There will be blood shed there unless the fisheries invasions come to a stop"
 Representative Fish said R. Walton Moore, Counsellor of the State Department, had in- formed him that Japan had agreed to terminate all it's s a l m on fishing off our coast"
 Fish said he assumed all boats would soon be with drawn from Alaskan waters, but Congressman said they understood there is still some dispute with Japan over crab fishing.
 According to Representa- tive Fish, the State Depart ment declined to confirm an agreement reached with Ja- pan, but salmon officials said the United States has known of a Japanese vessel making survey of the disputed North Pacific fisheries for the past several years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-16
FISH INTERESTS
 IN AGREE ENT. WITH AFL LOCALS.
Leo Flynn Plays Fly-by- Nighters Tn Organiz-
 CTS Ranks
NEGOTIATIONS ARE
 TO BEGIN SHORTLY
Organizer Says Certain Groups Have Mislead
 Alaskans

SEATTLE, Feb. 16.-Arthur Ells- worth, Chairman of the Labor Committee. of the Canned Salmon Industry, has written to Leo Flynn AFL organizer for Seattle, that packers are ready to negotiate with American Federation of Labor affil- iates.
 The letter said: This is to advise you that at meeting of the labor committee of this industry, I was instructed to recognize and to open negotiations with locals affiliated with the American Federation of Labor having jurisdiction over can nery workers employed by this in- dustry in Alaska"
 Organizer Flynn then made pub lie an open letter to resident can nery workers in Alaska, denouncing fly-Jy-iight organizers who have been misleading resident Alaskans in regards to their utilization with a labor union that would qualify them to work in canneries of the Territory"
 Only American Federation of La bor Unions will be recognized for cannery workers, Flynn averred, which statement, Chairman Els worth confirmed.
 Coincident to the issuance of the open letter, Flynn made an appeal to cannery workers to organize under AFL charters.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-16
Wilkins Returns
 To Arctic H unt
 With New Motor
Will Search Mountains for Long Missing Rus
 sian Airmen

EDMONTON, Feb. 16-Explorer Sir Hubert Wilkins today left this city on his way back to Aklavik with a new engine for his damaged plane
 Wilkins left aboard a Mackenzie Air Service plane with his new motor, planning to continue his search for the lost Russian fliers, missing since last August on their over-the-pole- from Moscow flight.
 It is the explorers belief that the fliers may have come down in the mountains of the northern Rockies or along the Arctic slope, those areas not having been thoroughly searched, it is thought
 On the day the plane was de- clared missing, Eskimos west of Ak lavig, reported they heard a planes engine roar. It is this slim clue that Wilkins believes may lead to discovery of the missing airmen.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-16
Indian Woman of AIaska Is Fighting for Her Son
 In Federal Court, Seattle

SEATTLE, Feb. 16.-Mrs. Margar- ct Lewis, Alaska Indian living here, is battling in the Federal Court to prevent deportation of her son, Ern- est Maynard, 20, to Canada.
 The womans first husband was a Britisher, but she claims she return ed to the Metlakatla Reservation after she and her husband separat- ed, and was there in 1892 when all fullbloods there were granted Amer ican citizenship by Presidential decree. She claims her son was then a minor and acquired citizen ship with her.
 The boy recently served a year for petit larceny.
 Attorneys are preparing to file habeas corpus writ action in his be- half. The case is the first of its kind.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-16
TWO GIRLS TO BE GIVEN LIFE
 IMPRISONMENT
Jury Convicts Them of Kill ing in $2.l0 Holdup
 No Appeal

NEWARK, N.J., Feb. IS. = Judge Daniel T. Brennan said he will sen- tence to life imprisonment two girls, one a policeman's daughter, who have been convicted of first degree murder in a $2.10 holdup and slay- ing of bus driver, William Bar horst.
 Counsel for Mrs. Ethel Sohl 20, and Genevieve Owens. lS. said he will not appeal
 The verdict was reached late last night by a jury composed of l2 middle aged married men.
 Patrolman Strouge, who testified that his daughter Ethel was insane, wept as the verdict was read.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-16
U s MARINES STOP
 ANOTHER JOB PATROL

SHANGHAI, Feb Is. = United States Marines today turned back, for the fourth time in three days, an armed Japanese patrol of 13 men who attempted to enter the Ameri- can Defense sector of the Interna- tional Settlement.
 The incident came as the Marine officers and Japanese authorities conferred in an attempt to settle amicably the issue of authority in the Settlement. The Americans maintain they are perfectly able and competent of patrolling the area without any help from the Japan csc.