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Evening star., 1938-08-31
b. the Associated Press.

oS tHe ASSOCl4tc0 fTeSB.
TOXIC, Aug. 31.-Following is the
text Of the japanese note, handed to
United States Ambassador Joseph C.
Grew tonight. replying t.. the American
protest Of Aug. 26 against the destruc-
ton Of Chinese-American airliner
near Canton, August "a:
Mr.. Ambassador:
I have the honor to acknowledge
Your Excellency's note OF August 26
stating Your Excellency's protest under
instructions and on behalf Of the
American Government against an un-
warranted attack August 26 near Ma
Gao by Japanese airplanes upon a
commercial airplane Of the China Ma
tional Aviation Corp. resulting in the
total destruction OF said Chinese plane
and the loss Of the lives Of a number
OF its passengers and endangering the
life OF its Amerisan pilot.
Plane Invited Suspicion.
The incident was caused by the c.
N. A. c. plane, which, within the
Japanese field Of operations, acted in
such manner as invited suspicious
OF its being Chinese military craft, as
stated in the following report, and
which was consequently pursued and
attacked by our naval plane in the
belief it was an enemy plane.
While it is to be regretted that this
resulted in endangering the life OF an
American citizen who happened to be
the pilot Of the plane, as well as the
death or wounding of non-combatant
passengers and crew, the Japanese
government hold the view that the
action Of their naval planes was not
unWarranted in the light Of the above
mentioned circumstance.
1t Is also their opinion that the COM
pany to which the aircraft in question
belonged being Chinese juridical per-
son. the incident is not one which in
wolves Japan directly with any third
power
Further Investigation Made.
However, desire to add that be-
cause Of the wide discrepancies be-
tween the pilots accounts, as given in
Your Excellency's note, and reports In
Evening star., 1938-08-31
Text of Japanese Note
Toxic Blames Chinese AirLner for Aftack.
Claiming Its Act;on Invited Suspicion
of NiPPonese War Flyers.

the hands Of the japanese government,
further investigations were instituted
and the following new report has been
received, which substantially confirms
what Mr.. Horinouchi (vice minister
for foreign affairs), on the occasion Of
Your Excellency's visit of the 26th,
| stated on the basis Of information then
available.
avail myself Of this opportunity to
renew to Your Excellency assurances
OF my highest consideration.
The text of the report attached to
the note:
On the morning of the oath instant
five Japanese naval airplanes, proceed
ing in the direction of the Canton-
Hankow railway, unexpectedly sighted
over Chiautao Island at $50 am. a
large-type land plane, bearing no dis
tinguishing mark. some 1000 meters
| away to the north, which was flying
toward the west at an altitude CT about
1000 meters, and attempted to ap-
proach the plane for the purpose OF
Identification.
The large plane in question, as soon
as it discovered our naval planes ap-
preaching, abruptly turned in a north
westerly direction and took flight at
full speed, hiding itself in the clouds.
The approaching movement OF the
naval planes was made for the pur-
pose Of ascertaining the nature of the
land plane.
Took Offensive Position.
However, seeing the plane flee from
them, our air squadron concluded in
the light Of their past experiences
that 1T was an enemy plane. which
came either to attack our warships or
to make reconnaissance, and accord
Evening star., 1938-08-31
GERMANY AWAITS
BRITISH MESSAGE
Clarifcation Of Attitude I,
Anticipated by Berlin
Officials.
By the A. sociated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BERLIN, Aug 31.-The German
government, with the nations armed
forces preparing at top speed, await
ed today an expected message from
Prime Minister Chamberlain on Brit
aims attitude towards the dangerous
situation created by demands for au-
tonomy of Sudeten Germans in Czech
oslovakia.
1t generally was assumed in political
circles that Sir Neville Henderson, the
British Ambassador to Berlin, was
bringing from his Prime Minister q
diplomatic message 70 Chancellor Hit
Ter.
This message, these circles hoped
would express the British attitude even
more clearly than did Sir John ST.
mon. British chancellor of the Ex-
chequer, in his Lanark speech last
Saturday-that Britain would find it
dificult to stay out if war were to
start.
Evening star., 1938-08-31
BRITAIN WILL BUY
RUMAN|AN WHEAT
100000 Tons Are Involved
in Bid for Support of
Bucharest.
By JOHN T. WHITAKER.

Chicago Daily News Foreign Correspondent.
LONDON, Aug. 3l-Its policy
formulated with cabinet approval and
its Ambassador sent back to warn
Germany, the British government re-
vealed today an important measure
to make that policy effective if Reichs-
fuehrer Adolf Hitler does not heed
its warning.
Arrangements are being completed
for the purchase from Rumania of
400 900 tons OF wheat, it is revealed,
involving slo000.o00.
Coming after the Turkish alliance
was purchased by similar tactics, this
bid for Rumanian support is con-
sidered Of the utmost significance here
The Anglo-French bloc has now vir-
tually consolidated its position in
Eastern Europe
Gamble With Security.
If war should come out Of German
invasion of Czechoslovakia Hitler
would be gambling on his own Sc
.curity from invasion. His "Siegfried
line" frontier fortifications) should
prevent French invasion and neither
Belgium nor Switzerland appears
willing to let the French Army pass.
The British fleet would blockade the
German coast as in the last war, but
Hitlers hope would lie in Central and
Southeastern Europe, where Rumanian
OIL Austrian iron, Hungarian wheat
and the like would make him inde-
nonHont Of fleet h1opkodo
Italian Neutrality Expected.
1taly's neutrality in the opening
months Of such a war is confidently
expected, so that with Turkey and
Rumania cooperating, the Anglo
French expeditionary forces could not
only deprive Hitler of these raw ma
way upward from Rumania to aid the
CZechs.
The situation is so grave that these
speculations are what one hears today
in responsible and informed quarters.
Under the terms which the British
are expected to give the Rumanians,
40 per cent Of the proceeds would be
paid into an Anglo-Rumanian clear
ing account for the reduction of out
standing debts, 40 per cent would be
used for further purchases from Great
Britain, and 20 per cent would be left
at the disposal of the Bucharest gov
ernment
(Copyright, 1888, by Chicago Daily News,
Inc.)
Evening star., 1938-08-31
1S the Associated Press.

6y tne ASSoClAted PreSS.
FRIEDRICHSHAFEM Germany,
Aug. 3l.-Germany's latest Zeppelin,
the LZ-130, is to take to the air for
the first time next week, lifted by
hydrogen gas as was the ill-fated
Hindenburg because non -inflammable
helium still is unavailable to this ma
ton.
DR.. Hugo Eckener, pioneer in Zep-
pelin navigation, himself is to be in
command of the flight to demonstrate
his unflinching belief in the sound
ness Of dirigible principles despite the
destruction by explosion Of the Hin
denburg' at Lakehurst, N. j., May
6, 1887.
The new ship will carry crew for
training purposes only. and passen-
gers are not to be carried until her
huge bags are filled with helium.
DR.. 'Eckener's determination to fly
now, although the LZ-130 is without
the helium which Germany has been
unable to obtain from the United
States, led to widespread conjecture
that efforts are being made to develop
q substitute for the coveted gas or
that . process has been discovered
for the manufacture Of helium.
Evening star., 1938-08-31
SUDETENS SPLIT
ON COMPROMISE
Conservatives Urge Canton
Plan Be Taken as Basis
for Negotiations.
By the Associated Press.

Gy tHc ASSOClSteQ 1IcSSs
PRAHA, Aug. 3l.-A growing split
| in the Sudeten German party COM
plicated today the solution Of the
long standing dispute between Czechs
and Sudetens over minority rights.
The radical element Of the MAXI
supported Sudeten party wanted to re-
ject a government compromise sug-
gestion to meet the Sudeten demands
for territorial autonomy.
A more conservative group-Which
fears the menace of European war
and which that much of such a war
would be fought on Sudeten terri
tory-is urging that the government s
plan to divide the Czechoslovak re-
public into self-governing cantons be
accepted as basis for negotiations.
Show of Solidarity.
At party headquarters show of So
| lidarity was being maintained. But
it was obvious there were differences
OF opinion between the group led by
Deputy Karl Frank, who is regarded
as extremely friendly to the Germans,
and another element following the
leadership OF the more conservative
Deputy Ernst Kundt.
Between those Sudeten Sub-chief-
tains was the supreme ''Fuehrer." ="
Konrad Henlein. He had not spoken
the decisive word.
The British mission seeking to me-
diate the dispute was told Henlein
needed more time to discuss the situ-
alton with his political friends"
The Czechs insisted that such ''polit-
ical friends" are to be found In Ger
many
A conference between Kundt and
President Edouard Benes yesterday in
dicated the President was trying to
arrive at an understanding with the
Sudeten Germans through the con-
servative element Of the party. in
formed circles believed.
Breakdown Is Denied.
An understanding on even the minor
points had not been reached this
morning. At Sudeten German head
quarters it was said. "One cannot speak
Of breakdown-in fact, at the mo-
ment the party has nothing to say"
Under the circumstances the Czechs
were looking to Viscount Runciman,
leader Of the British mission to give
impetus to the negotiations.
1t was indicated the British refer
ees" were trying to arrange another
meeting with Henlein.
Many saw hint as to the direction
Of the close-lipped Lord Runciman's
speculations in the fact that his eco
nomic adviser, F. T. A. Ashton Gwat-
kin, was spending much Of his time at
the Swiss legation.
This circumstance seemed to suggest
that the mission thought well OF the
suggested compromise to form a system
Of cantons. after the Swiss pattern.
Evening star., 1938-08-31
JAPANESE REJECT
A|RL|NER PROTEST
Admit Machine; Cunning of
Transport in Reply to
US. Note.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Characterization airliner flying
from Hong Kong to Chungking ,oas
forced doDn BY japanese planes in
small riuer near Canton August "a.
OF IL occupants ; escaped and II
mere either killed by n,achine-gun
bullets or droDned. T,oo days later
Secretary OF State Hull addressed
protest to TOXIC government, claim
ting that such tactics by the jar
dnese imperiled liues OF American
nationals.
Evening star., 1938-08-31
C.. @. d. Package
Yields Only Dirt
70 Store Head

A well-dressed young man entered
the F. w. Woolworth Co.. store at
Alexandria. Va. yesterday with a
package addressed to the manager
and marked &C. o. D."
An enterprising young clerk. during
the absence of his boss, paid a 1923
charge marked on the neatly wrapped
box.
The manager returned. found the
package on his desk. and opened it.
1t contained box full OF r,oll, Vir-
ginia dirt.
Police received word the young man
was last seen heading toward Rich
mond.
Russia reports the largest blast
furnace in Europe has just been built
in ZaporOZhye, in the Ukraine.
Evening star., 1938-08-31
Sultan Not to Wed.

Sir Ibriham, the Sultan Of lahore
has let it be known he does not intend
to marry Miss Cecily Hill, former
cabaret girl, but they will remain good
friends.
Evening star., 1938-08-31
New Chinese Railway.

A network Of railways totaling over
5000 miles and costing about Sl40.-
100000, is to be constructed in West
ern and Southwestern Provinces of
China.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-25
Relief Problem Is Fought
With Health Program

BATON ROUGE, La, Feb. rs
Louisiana is digging into the roots
of the relief problem with 4 ST.
600, 900 health program.
The theory is that man, given
back his health. may find himself
job and cease being a public
burden. Another idea is that his
children viii have better chances
Of growing into useful, self-sup-
porting citizens if their health IS
guarded.
Accordingly, the state already
IS building one hospital for relief
clients and is considering two 9TH
ers in addition to a Sl2.ON0. 900
charity hospital being constructed
IN New Orleans from separate
funds and still another charity
hospital now in operation
Eight trailer automobiles, equip
ped with modern dental equip
ment to tour the safe to give free
treatment TO the needy, the en-
plOyment Of dentists and physi-
clans under state welfare laws
aRd plans for combating syphilis
and tuberculosis round out the
pFasrSgH
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-25
Golf Banquet
Last Night

Monthly banquet of the Key
West Golf Club members was Civ
en- last night at the 40 Fleming
Street restaurant
Humorous tOaStS to various
members and the discussing of
golfing feats through the month
occupied the group.
B. E NeeI, Col l. A. O'Donnell,
E. A Strunk, A. G.. Sands, Capt.
r. F. Slingluff, E. r. Mccarthy,
Sr., E A. Mccarthy, Jr., B. L.
Grooms, Earl Julian, Sam E. Har-
ris, L. H. Plumrner, Horace o.
Bryant, w. Curry Harris, key
Parks, Osgood Kemp, Geo. Dodge,
Sam Goldsmith, VIM Fripp. P
L. Mesa, John w. Pinder, ] w.
Mulligan, Leo Hughes, w. P.
Kemp, o. J. Stout, R. S. Brown,
Chas. H. KetchumS, Chas. Salas,
w. w. Watkins.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-25
INTENSE DISTRESS OF CHINESE
REFUGEE CHILDREN DESCRIBED
Especial to The CftiEenl

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb
ruary 25--The frightful distress
thousands of children are under
going in China was emphasized
today in cablegrams received by
the American Red Cross from
members of the American Advi-
sorry Committee in Shanghai, dis
bursting agent of the China Relief
Fund being collected in the Unit
ed States Contributions may be
made through Red Cross Chapters
in 300 communities
American Ambassador Nelson
T Johnson. honorary president Of
the committee. cabled as follows
from Hankow:
I received a visit today from
five Chinese children, aged from
6 to u years. representing 1900
similar children in Hankow refu-
gee camps. Their parents had
been either killed in the hoStili-
ties, or the families had become
separated and the children left
without support or protection,
other than that afforded by the
charitable organizations and those
unselfiSh persons who are now
caring for tens of thousands Of
refugees in this area alone-an
area which has not yet been Wis
tied by warfare, other than bomb
ing from the air.
1.-The child delegates had stray
ed to Hahkow from such distant
places as Paotingfu in North
China and Kiangyin on the Yang
TIE, near the sea
They presented me with an
address abiding to the disasters
which had made some Of them
orphans and all of them homeless
and destitute, and the hardships
through which they had come in
their wanderings to Hankow, and
telling with evident sincerity of
their gratitude for the sympathy
expressed by Americans for Chi
neSe reduced to suffering by the
current hostilitieS-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-25

These bright-eyed intelligent
little children replied clearly TO
all of my questions, evidently
feeling confidence in the kindly
care given to them.
There can be no doubt of the
value of the efforts which are
being made TO rescue such chill
dren and their parents from star
walton among ruined homes and
from ainless flight before ap-
preaching armies. and to give
them a new start in life.
I have received a report show
ing briefly what is being done
in IA refugee camps conducted in
this region by various Chinese
organizations under official aus
pices and with some foreign col
laboration.
Even with extremely low
maintenance costs of about five
cents per person daily for food,
II is extremely difficult for these
organizations to acquire necessary
funds; more especially as econom-
&c activities are 81 low ebb, and
in order to find placements for
the refugees ii IS necessary to
send them considerable distances.
The immense humanitarian good
that can be accomplished through
donations to the civilian refugee
rescue work in China cannot be
doubted.
Another cabiegram cited the
making of milk for infants and
small children from pu1verize6
Soya beans at a cost of five cents
per gallon Present output IN
Shanghai refugee camps only suf-
ficient for 1000 children per day,
but plans in hand to supply 5000
daily, leaving $500 unsupphed"
the cable concluded.
Red Cross funds have thus far
supplied warm trousers, coats and
quilts to the number of 100000
for the Shanghai refugees, anOth-
er cable stated.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-25

One of the Strangest homes in the
world IS that of the Blocks in
Tampa Outside it is painted IN II
different colOrs and inside the
walls. curtains, bed-Sheets and all
other objects are all the colOrs OF
the rainbow.
Not far from Mcintosh. mar
velOuS floating islands" drift
about on the surface of Orange
Lake, huge trees on the isles act
ing as sails Birds nesting on
them never lose track of their
homes and rabbits that swim also
live there
Florida has one Of the strangest
farms" in the world at Fort
Lauderdale. II Is a Lion Farm
and breeds and raises the huge
animals for sale to .circuses aud
geological gardens. The animals
are not behind bars, but are kept
in natural rock pens in ne sd
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-25

ENTERTAINMENT


&A2A&&~AA@~
The Mystery Dance planned
for Saturday night at the Haban-
Madrid Club has become the tax
of the town. What Is IL Here
the answer - Another Dig GAIA
Night for Key Vests brlehfezf
night spot Fifteen Big Cspisl
prizes 70 be given awaE-zpecial
program Of American znd Czaaa
music fer Dancing Al rs Besl +
The only fioor snow e toN-n re-
senting artists In the capaclry e
Frank and TeBdy Sabini, Club
domis Entertainers Supreme-Pe-
pito featured IN the Cuban son"
refined dance OF Cubs-the Cub
girls, modernistic dsncers- liz
zie and Tony" riotous Apache
dancers. John Bennett, Cuban
tenor-Opal Lyle, the vUlce q
Tennessee.
Never a cover charge - Inc
Habana-M Madrid
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-25
FAILS TO COLLECT $4,000

New Rochelle, N. WHEN in
terest coupons on certain munich
pal bonds failed to clear through
the banks in 1894, Director of Fl
nance Walter ]. Brennan of this
city thought little of II How
ever, when they had not been pre-
sented for collection by January
Is of this year. ne became curl
GUS His investigation showed
that the bonds had been bought
by a wealthy woman who was not
expected to visit her Safe-depOSit
box again until 1899 The $40. 900
due her is being held in a bank
account TO await payment
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-25
SUNDAY DINNER
.SH4gesttons-
By ANN PAGE

WITH Lent beginning next week
Wv many people viii be especially
interested IN enjoying q variety of
meat dishes this week Prices are still
attractive, particularly on beef and
lamb, but, though fresh pork is reason
able, prices are somewhat higher. Stew
ing chickens are lower and ducks mex
pensITe.
Fish prices are almost entirely a
weather proposition
Eggs cost somewhat more this week
than last, but are still cheap. Butter
prices are unchanged.
Plentiful supplies Of fruits, vege-
tables and salad greens permit variety
even with budget limitations Best
values continue 70 be found in apples,
oranges. grapefruit, beets, carrots, let
tuce, potatoes, spinach and tuTni7s-
Seasonzble foods make up the follow
ing menus
Low Cost Dinner
Braised Chuck Of Lamb
Mashed Potatoes Carrots
Bread and Butter
Lemon Snow Custard Sauce
Tea or Coffee Milk
Medium Cost Dinner
Roast Lamb Pan-browned Potatoes
Green Peas
Bread and Butter
Orange Refrigerator Cake
Tea or Coffee Milk
Very Special Dinner
Grapefruit
Baked Ham with Glazed Apple Rings
Drowned Vans Spinach
Green Salad
Bread and Butter
Floating Island
Coffee
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-25
TENDER LEAVES
FOR TORTUCAS

Lighthouse Tender Ivy sailed
this morning for TortugaS with oil
and other supplies for the light at
LOggerhead Key.
Leaving on the tender was Carl
Rom, radio electrician, who goes
to make certain repairs and ad-
juStments on the equipment of
the light and other appliances.
Charles Seabrook. keeper of the
light at Jupiter Inlet, who has
never visited in this section, also
made the trip to become familiar
with the aids in this district. He
was accompanied by Mrs Sea
brook.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-25
Key West Flower Shou
Opened This Afternoon
(BY Nina Leslie CaIIeJa)

Mrs. Louis. de Rochenont, New
York City. al D
Mrs. e. Blaekburh Miller,
Yonkers, n. Y.
The awarding of the ribbons
viii take place from 100 P II.
to 400, and at four o'clock the
show viii be opened formally to
the public. The first one hundred
ladies to attend will be given
charming corsages made of Key
West flowers.
Il is expected that this years
Flower Show will surpass those
held in former years. There viii
be more and larger displays. A
complete list of all owners of
plants, flowers, handicrafts and
antiques awarded ribbons will be
published in an early issue of The
Citizen
- 10
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-25

One bit of miS-information can
ruin a lot Of goodwill Key West
has a lot Of friends from all over
the United States. They ike US
the way we are-plus paint,
cleanup and some up-to-date in
formation in convenient form
And we are going TO have many
more friends.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-25

A majority of the callers say
that they like Key West because
it is different. and urge US to
keep il different All over Flor
ida. they say. they find agonized
efforts to keep visitors amused q,
usually by a class they would not
care to associate with. and they
feel that Key West compliments
them when il assumes that they
are normal Americans, perfectly
capable of having a good time in
such surroundings as Key West
has to offer.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-25
SOCI A / ! 9 @
ACTIVITIES 1914
Social Calendar

FRIDAY
Opening of Key West Flower
Show, sponsored by Garden
Club and Tree Guild 4 P.
NJ. Lighthouse Department
Industrial Building.
Concert by Miss Betty Peyser,
soprano. 9 P. NJ. Casa Ma
Tina Lounge
Knights of Pythias Memorial
Service. 9 P. NJ 720 Elem
ing Street.
SATURDAY,
Dance for Benefit Public Ii
brary, sponsored by Junior
Woman's Club. 10 P. NJ.
Raul'S Club.
Second Day of Key West Flow
er Show, sponsored by Gar
den Club and Tree Guild
Open 10 A NJ to 10 P. NJ
National Guard Dance. 10 P.
NJ. Pena's Garden of Roses
SUNDAY
Last Day of Key West Flower
Show, sponsored by Garden
Club and Tree Guild Open
10 A. II. to 10 P. NJ. Light
house Department Industrial
Building.
Concert. Hospitality Band 4 P.
NJ. South Beach.
o.
MONDAY
Meeting Room Mothers Junior
Senior High School PIT. A.
4P. M. Home of Mrs. Charles
H. Ketchum. Eaton Street.
Meeting, Music Guild. 8 P. NJ
Overseas Hotel Salon.
o.
TUESDAY,
Regular Meeting JuniOr-SeniOr
High School PIT A 8 p NJ
Harris School Auditorium.
Meeting, Stone Church Service
Club. 6 P. NJ. Church An
mex.
THURSDAY
Rotary Club Luncheon l2:l5
P. NJ. St. Paurs Church An
mex.
Concert. Hospitality Band. 8
P. NJ. Bayview Park Band
stand.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-25

The Key West Flower Show,
officially opening this afternoon at
100 o'clock at the Industrial
Lighthouse Building No. l, Will
have as its judges the following
visiting ladies, who Will award
ribbons to the foremost exhibits
and displays:
Mrs. w. A. Hawshaw, CIeve-
land, Ohio.
Mrs. c. Helme Strater. Rye.
N. Y.
Mrs. E. NJ. Funkhauser, Roa-
noke, Va.
Mrs. Howard NJ. Wade, Char
lotte, n. &.
Mrs. William Bogart, Charles
ton, S. c.
Mrs. Albert w Johnston,
Greenwich, Conn.
Mrs. Anton Otto Fischer, Kings
ton, n. Y.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-25

Its body Is so short that its brain
IS longer than the animals spinal
cord. 7sA - EEr
The only one Of It's kind in the
United States. a Cannon Ball
Tree" grows in Fbrt Myers. The
trees fruits are about eight inches
in diameter and resemble old
rusty cam on balls. whence the
name.