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Evening star., 1939-02-17
u. ). Won't Hasten
Franco Recognition,
.Wenes Declares
Pon-Americon Front Is
Out os Possibility,
He Tells Press
By the Associated Press.

os VIC AoSOSidtcO FTeBS.
Undersecretary of State Welles
today declared the administration
would not make any precipitous
decision to recognize Gen. Frances
government in Spain and ruled out
the possibility of a Pan-American
front on this question.
Mr. .Welles, substituting at a press
conference for Secretary Hull who
hald a cold. said Argentina. Brazil,
Uruguay and Colombia had inquired
OF this Government as to its atti-
tude toward recognition, and Peru
informed the State Department of
its decision to recognize Gen.
Franco.
Mr.. Welles told them. he said, that
this Government is following a pol.
Icy it has pursued since the out
break of the Spanish Civil War.
namely, that it believed this was pri-
marily a European question and was
OF more intimate concern to the
nations geographically closer to
Spain than the United States.
For that reason, he declared, there
was no grounds for any precipitous
decision on the part of this country
and no decision in the matter had as
yet been arrived at by this Govern
ment.
In answer to question, Mr.. Welles
said the position of this Govern.
ment was that recognition or not of
Gen. Franco was not a question for
pan-American continental de-
cision. He said this was a matter
Tor each government to decide for
itself. He said there were special
dlfflculties in the way of a pam
American decision, since some gov
ernments already had decided the
matter individually.
Evening star., 1939-02-17
D. c. Man Has Photographed
World News for so Years
George Harris, Now 81, Won His Spurs
Shooting Johnstown Flood

If he had the chance, the man
Mr.. Harris would like most to photo
graph is the Duke of Windsor.
Il took his picture here in 1916
he explained. land I'd like to see
how much he's changed since then"
On the photographers wall is a
framed letter from Queen Mary S
secretary, thanking him for sending
her pictures of her son, which he
had done at the then Princes sug-
geStion
Although Mr.. Harris says pho
Biography has gone beyond him
today, he's more interested in the
improvements in the art than ever
before. He delights in advising
younger men about lights and shad-
oWs and started a school at Winona
Lake, Ind. for photographers. AL
though he has made of photography
a business that employs more than
100 people and is observing its 34th
anniversary this month, he wants
to be known not as businessman,
but as a photographer who has
made in his day more than 300 900
pictures of the great, the near great
and the little known-who might
be great tomorrow.
Evening star., 1939-02-17
Winners in Benefit
Bridge Games Listed

Winners were announced today In
the special bridge games Wednesday
night at the Shoreham Hotel by the
Washington Bridge League for the
benefit of the blood bank at Chill
dren's Hospital. The victors were:
Section North and south, Mark
wood Lake and E. c. Elliott, first;
Mrs. Eva Milligan and M. c. Stark,
second. East and west, Mrs. T. D.
Sheldon and Mrs. Robert Dubois,
first; j. w. Savage and J. H. Savage
and Mrs. T. M. Doyle and Mrs. M.
r. Reddy, tied for second.
Section 2-North and south, John
Donnolly and Frank Hayden, first.
DR.. and Mrs. A. J. Steinberg, sec
ond. East and west, Mr.. and Mrs
Ray E. Kerr, first; E. B. Connolly
and William M. Mcintyre, second.
Evening star., 1939-02-17
Hits Mrs. RooseveIt's
Comments on Spuin

Another voice in the Goya print
controversy was heard today when
Miss Agnes Regan, executive secre-
tary of the National Council of
Catholic Women, issued a statement
criticizing Mrs. Franklin D. Roose-
welt for her comments on Loyalist
Spain when she accepted the gift
of the prints from Spanish Ambas-
sador Fernando de los Rios.
Mrs. Roosevelt is engaged in so
many humanitarian causes" said
Miss Regan, that it is a source of
regret to many persons that she
recently commended the Loyalist
regime in Spain as a democratic
form of government
Americans, she continued, usually
associate freedom of speech and the
press with democratic forms of gov
ernment, "yet history records no
more tyrannical suppression of these
rights than in Loyalist Spain"
Evening star., 1939-02-17

exist at the Municipal Center site,
nor is 1t likely they ever will be
provided, he said. For such large
scale events as national conventions
with large exhibits, Army-Navy
games, or Olympic games, railroad
service into the auditorium stadium
area is virtually indispensable, he
believes.
Other Buildings Crowd In.
Traffic studies which have 50
far been made in connection with
the Municipal Center auditorium
proposal" er. Finnan said, have
been based upon existing conditions.
They do not take into account de-
velopments already in progress or
likely to take place in the near
future, such as construction of the
Mellon Gallery, the Social Security
Board and Railroad Retirement
Buildings, the Municipal Center
buildings and the new public Ii
brary building. Nor did they cover
alteration Of the street system as,
for example. the closing Of Sixth
street at the Mellon gallery"
Not only does the situation now
existing and likely to develop pre-
clude future expansion of either
parking or trafIic facilities at the
Municipal Center site, but it is
certain that conditions will grow
worse as the area develops, Mr..
Finnan feels
The L'Enfant plan contemplated
the development of Washington
east of the Capitol, Mr.. Finnan
pointed out. This development is
necessary to restore balance to a
city which has grown too inten-
sively to the west. Establishment
of such facilities as the auditorium,
armory, stadium and sports center at
the terminus of East Capitol street
he said, would tend not only to
restore architectural balance to
Washington. but would act to re-
lieve the traffic problem west of the
Capitol and to serve as an incen-
tive to well-planned, balanced
future growth of the city.
1T Is high time to concentrate
on any possible development to re-
store balance to Washington, Mr.
Finnan said. ANY development at
the end of East Capitol street should
prove of positive benefit to Wash
lngton and Washingtonians."
The uie,Us OF John Nolen, jr,
director of planning OF the Ma
tiondl Capital Park and PLANNING
Commission. ,Dill be presented in
tonOrrotus article.
Evening star., 1939-02-17
Italian Monarchs
And MussoIini Join
In Honor 10 Pope
u Duce Is Accompanied
BY Ministers at Rites;
U. S. Envoy Attends
BY the Associated Press.


ROME, Feb. 17.-Premier Musso-
lini and his ministers and King Wit
torio Emanuele and Queen Elena at
tended a special funeral mass for
Pope Plus XII today-the first such
tribute by the Italian state. The day
was one of official mourning for all
Italy.
The mass, attended by fewer than
1000 persons. was celebrated in the
340-year- -old Church of SAINT Andrea
della Vale.
The King, clad in gray-green army
uniform and carrying sword, and
the Queen. in black with long lace
veil, sat on a dais draped with gold
trimmed crimson tapestries. At the
front of the dais was prayer bench,
where they knelt from time to time.
Ministers Behind Mussolini.
Premier Mussolini sat alone, op-
posite and below the sovereigns. His
ministers were arrayed behind him.
He wore gray uniform and overcoat
of the Fascist militia.
The premier sat almost immobile
throughout the ceremony. He stared
intently at the altar, watching the
movement of the mass and listening
to the mellow music of the choir
The prayer bench stood before the
Duce's chair, but he did not use it
as did few others because of the cold
The King and Queen we're flanked
by their diplomatic crops and that
accredited to the holy see. United
States Ambassador William Phillips
was in a front-roW next to the Brit
ish Ambassador, Lord Perth.
The catafalque, beneath the
churchs gilded dome, was draped in
gold and purple silk and surmounted
by copy of the Pope's golden tiara.
81 Candles Around Catafalque.
Eighty-one tall candles-one for
each year of the late pontiff's life
burned around four sides of the
catafalque. Their yellow light flick
ering in the chill draught was re-
fected ruddily in the gilt decoration
of the church's Baroque architec-
ture
Against the black wall of the Nave,
a great gold cross was emblazoned
against dark purple tapestry.
The papal nuncio to Italy, Mgsr.
Borgongini celebrated the mass
which lasted more than an hour.
A penetrating chill pervaded the
church. One woman wrapped her
legs in newspapers. Men, wearing
the tailcoats and black vests custo-
mary for papal ceremonies, huddled
in overcoats.
The sixth of nine consecutive fu-
neral masses was sung in St. Peters.
Forty-five Cardinals were in Rome
today for the coming conclave to
name new Pope. Seventeen others
are expected in the next 10 days.
Evening star., 1939-02-17
Three Lives PeriIed
By Sulphur Candles

Fumes from sulphur candles used
in an attempt to rid a room of moths
endangered the lives of three per-
sons this morning before the fire
rescue squad was called to extin-
guish the candles.
Mrs. Jane Davis and her mother,
Mrs. Alice Smith, had lighted the
candles in their home, at 1878 Irving
street NV, and Mrs. Davis 15-
year-old son, realizing the peril Gre
ated by the fumes upon his return
home from school for lunch, sum-
moned the rescue squad.
Firemen, wearing gas masks, en-
tered the house and snufied out the
candleA
Evening star., 1939-02-17
Six More LoyoIists
Face Trial by Rebels

BARCELONA. Feb. II (P).-Six
more government political leaders,
seized by the insurgent military in
telligence service, today were called
to trial by the council of war.
Their arrests followed disclosure
of the execution yesterday of Ed
uardo Barriobero, first president OF
popular tribunals here under former
government rule and deemed an
enemy" of insurgent Spain.
The death of Barriobero before
firing squad has been the only exc
cution since Barcelonas fall, al
though many defendants before the
military tribunal have been SEN
fenced to prison. All have been
provided with counsel at their trials.
Evening star., 1939-02-17
Cotolon Leaders Back
Azono Peace Efforts

PARIS, Feb. II CR.-President
Manuel Azana of government
Spain won strong support today
for his efforts to end the Spanish
civil war, with Britain reported act
ing as his agent in peace negotia-
tions with the insurgent generals
slmo. Francisco Franco.
The provincial government of
Catalonia. latest TO fall to the
insurgents, as we'll as many leaders
OF the central Madrid government.
was understood to be backing the
President.
President AZana, after two DAYS
OF conferences with the Madrid
foreign minister, Julio Alvarez del
Vayo, at the Spanish Embassy in
Paris, appeared still convinced that
further resistance to the insurgents
was futile and that peace should
be made on the best possible terms.
Evening star., 1939-02-17
Rebel Sympathizers
0usted From Seized
Brussels Consulate
Police Storm Building
Occupied by BeIeion
Friends of Fronco
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BRUSSELS, Feb. 17.-Belgian
police and firemen today, stormed
the Spanish government consulate
building and elected insurgent
sympathizers who had seized it in
an early morning coup.
Police climbed fire ladders to get
into the building after the invaders
had defied attempts of authorities
to oust them. Eight men sur
rendered to police and were taken
to the palace of justice
They had seized the building
from its caretakers, and, shouting
"Vivi F'ranco!" had raised the colors
OF lnsurgent Generalissimo Fran
cisco Franco to its flagstaff.
When police, accompanied by
magistrates, failed to get the in
surgent sympathizers out, flremen
erected the fire escape to give au-
thorities access to a balcony OF the
seized building.
The Spanish government embassy
made a formal complaint to the
public prosecutor who started an
investigation of the early morning
coup.
The building, known as Casa de
Espana - Spain house - was the
meeting place of the Spanish colony
here. The embassy, located else
where, was not molested.
The invaders were said to have
entered the building before daylight
and to have locked up the caretaker
and his wife. Then they awaited
the arrival of secretary, whom
hey'~.fQrced to sign a document
transferring the property to repre-
sentatives here of Insurgent Cen
eralissimo Francisco Franco. The
insurgent flag was hoisted to the
buildings staff and the Spanish
government colors were hauled
down and torn to shreds.
The Belgian government has
broken relations with the Madrid
government and decided to send a
commercial agent to Burgos capital
Of insurgent Spain. The Spanish
policy of former Premier Paul Henri
Spaak, the source of much dissen-
sion, was cause of the resignation
Of his government last week.
Evening star., 1939-02-17
Taylor and Keenan,
Prepare 10 Leave
Federal Posts
Treasury Aide Reported
Opposing Policy; Roosevelt
louds Justice Official

Two key undercabinet officers Of
the Government were preparing to
take their leave today, one in re-
ported disagreement with the ad-
mlnlstration and the other with
parting gift Of personal thanks and
best wishes OF President Roosevelt.
The resignation precipitated by a
reported difference in viewpoint was
that of Wayne c. Taylor, Assistant
Secretary of the Treasury. said to
be out of sympathy with American
/ foreign policy and silver purchases
from China and Loyalist Spain.
| The other departure, that of Jo-
seph B. keenan, from his post as as
sistant to the Attorney General. was
announced last night by the White
House in the release of an exchange
of personal letters between Mr.
Keenan, and the President.
| Mr.. Keenan,, a former Cleveland
lawyer, has served on some occa-
siOns as the Presidents legislative
representative at the Capitol, notably
during the fight over the Supreme
Court enlargement bill of 1887.
Addressing Mr.. keenan, as Dear
joe the President said in reply to
the Ohioan's resignation:
Il have your letter of February II, Il,
1889, submitting your resignation as
the assistant to the Attorney Cen
eral. Knowing your wishes and de-
sires as I do, can do nothing but
accept it.
First as special assistant in
charge of racketeering cases, then
as Assistant Attorney General in
charge OF the criminal division and
more recently in the post which you
have just relinquished, you have
served with enthusiasm, distinction
and answering loyalty.
Your future career will ALWAYS
be matter Of affectionate interest
to me and I wish for you in it every
success and happiness"
Mr.. Keenan, told the President in
submitting the resignation that
none who has had the privilege of
serving under you can sever his
connections with your administra-
ton without feeling of deep regret,
and this I assure you is mine"
Mr.. Keenan, probably will practice
law in Ohio or New York, friends
said
Mr.. Taylor, a former Chicago
broker, was in charge of most of
the Treasury's budgetary, borrow
Ing and foreign affairs, and his
resignation left a major gap.
Other designations.
His resignation added another
name to the roll of Treasury OFF,
cials who have resigned because
OF differences of opinion over ad-
minisnation policies.
Among these designations have
been:
Dean Acheson, Undersecretary,
1884, over spending policies.
Thomas Jefferson Coolidge. Un-
dersecretary, 1886, over spending.
Lewis Douglas. budget director.
1884, over spendinga
Prof. o. M. w. Sprague, monetary
adviser, 1884, over gold policies.
l.. w. Chip" Roberts, jr., Assist
ant Secretary, 1884, after Secretary
Morgenthau restricted his duties.
Thomas Hewes, Assistant Secre-
tary, 1884, after Mr. Morgenthau re-
stricted his duties.
Morrison Schafroth, chief counsel
Of Internal Revenue Bureau, over
exposure of tax evaders.
Evening star., 1939-02-17
Congress in Brief
TODAY.

Senate:
Considers 1900, ,oO0, 900 independ-
ent Offices appropriation bill. Noon.
Military Affairs Committee studies
$376, 100000 Army expansion bill.
1890 am.
House:
Debates $21, 100000 congressional
appropriation bill Noon.
DR.. F. E. Townsend, old-age pen
sion leader, appears before Ways and
Means Committee. 10 am.
Naval Committee continues study
Of defense program. 2 pm.
Banking Committee considers bill
to expand mortage insurance Of
F. H. A. II am.
Interstate Commerce Committee
hears labor witness on transporta-
ton legislation. 10 am.
Rules Committee considers pro-
cedure for floor debate on coptinua-
ton Of r. F. c. 10:30 am.
TOMORROW.
Senate:
Not expHted to meet
Evening star., 1939-02-17
Combat Division Units
PIon Bonquet-Donce

Members of regular combat division
associations of the American Ex-
peditionary Forces in the District
and nearby Maryland and Virginia
will hold their first joint function
since the World War tomorrow night
at the Hamilton Hotel.
Among the guests slated to at
tend the banquet and dance are
National President Arthur Murphy
Of the I'd Division Association, Gen
E. D. Scott, u S. A. retired, presi-
dent of the District of Columbia
Branch, LIST Division Society. and
numerous high-ranking officers of
the Army Navy and Marine Corops
Israel kaufman of the Navy De-
partment is general chairman of the
affair.
Evening star., 1939-02-17

The disturbance that was over North
western Texas Thursday morning has
moved southeastward to the South Texas
coast, Brownsville. 1896 inches. Another
disturbance is moving eastward over East
ern Ontario. Moosonee 30 SO inches, and
another disturbance is central over Sas-
katchewan, Prince Albert 1884 inches A
States. Atlantic City. N. j., and Nantucket
Mass, 1864 inches. Another high-pres-
sure area overlies the North Pacific States
and the Middle and Northern Plateau
Pocatelo Idaho, 30.s4 inches with a wedge
extending east-southeastward to Kansas.
wichita. 80. 56 inches. During the last "a
hours rains have occurred in the West Gulf
States. and light SHOWS in the Southern
Plains States. the Upper Mississippi Valley
snd the Upper Lake region. Temperatures
nave risen in the Lake region. the Ohio
and Mississippi Valleys. the Dakotas and
Montana. while they have fallen along the
westward to the interior Of Texas.
Evening star., 1939-02-17
Boys to Be Entertuined

Underprivileged boy members of
the Metropolitan Police Boys Club
will be entertained at 10:30 am.
tomorrow in the Eastern High School
auditorium by the women's auxiliary
OF the club. Featured will be a
Punch and Judy show, circus stunts.
comedy acts and moving picture of
Federal Bureau of Investigation ac-
tivities.
Evening star., 1939-02-17
Directs AequittoI
Of D. c. Attorney
B. the Associated Press.


JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Feb. IT,
Federal District Judge Louie W..
Strum yesterday directed acquittal of
Kelly Kash, Washington, D. c., at
torney. and Karl A. Hartman of Will
mington, Del, on charges of using
the mails to defraud.
He declined to direct acquittal of
Edwin P. Gage of Jacksonville and
Erald L. Martin of Jacksonville
Beach IN the same case and their
trial proceeded.
The Government called 81 wit
nesses from II States to back UP its
charge that the four men conspired
to defraud business men through a
scheme for refnancing their enter
prises.
Evening star., 1939-02-17
Marvin Mcintyre
Much Improved

Marvin H. Mcintyre, White House
secretary, was reported much i'm
proved today at Naval Hospital
Mr.. Mcintyre is getting along
very WELL" a hospital attache said.
He felt much refreshed after his
rest last night"
At the same time, it was said the
secretary's illness has not been de-
termined definitely to be an attack
of influenza. Mr.. Mcintyre is in the
hospital "for general checkup and
rest" it was said.
Evening star., 1939-02-17
Porent-Teucher Purty

The Bowen-Greenleaf Parent
Teacher Association is giving bingo
party at 7:45 tonight in Epiphany
Chapel, Twelfth and G streets S.W.,
to raise money to provide milk and
corn sirup to the schools under
weight children.
Evening star., 1939-02-17

NcS~coeS" UtSe JOttOW, uGu tILE
opinions OF readers are inpited.
Proper development of the area
between the end of East Capitol
street and the Anacostia River will
provide Washington with facilities
for indoor and outdoor pageants,
demonstrations, official functions
and ceremonies and sports events
on scale not surpassed anywhere
in the world, in the opinion of C.
Marshall Finnan, superintendent of
National Capital Parks.
The earliest possible considera-
tion should be given to the formu-
lation of permanent plans for the
proposed stadium, auditorium, Ma
tional Guard Armory and sports
building, sports field and whatever
other facilities are desired so that
necessary land can be acquired in
advance OF private development,
Mr.. Finnan believes.
He is of the opinion that facill-
ties should be provided there for
both indoor and outdoor events.
This is possible on land which today
remains vacant or which Is only
partially utilized.
Traffic Congestion a Factor.
Because of the traffic and park
ing problems in downtown WASH
ington, Mr.. Finnan believes, there
always would be congestion and
difficulty if the proposed national
auditorium for Washington were to
be constructed in the District Mu-
nicipal Center area There is, how
ever, unlimited room for parking
at the East Capitol street site and
provisions exist for free traffic flow
which would not interfere with
downtown traffic,
Il don't see at this time how
enough parking space ever can be
created for an auditorium in the
Municipal Center" Mr.. Finnan said.
Moreover, when an auditorium in
that area was used for daytime
events on a large scale, an exceed
ingly serious traffic problem would
be created in the downtown Sec
ton"
On the other hand, Mr.. Finnan
believes, ample parking and railroad
facilities are available at the East
Capitol street site to take care of
all future needs which can be fore
seen. Railroad facilities do not
Evening star., 1939-02-17
Children Of Madrid
Being Evacuated
Under Heavy Fire
100 Removed to AIbucete
Province; Many More
Will Follow

BACkGROUND-~
Spanish insurgents took BARGE.
Iona three weeks ago and quickly
conquered rest OF Catalonia.
Balearic Island Of Minorcd yteld-
ed without a fight. Peace efforts
numerous since conquest OF all :
Northeast Spain, Britain and
France serving as Intermediates.
Loy1lSt leadership is reported
diUtded oper Uhether to continue
1Oar or yield to Gen. frances
demands tor unconditional sur
render.
By the Associated Press.
PERPIGNAN, France, Feb. IT,
The Spanish government started
the evacuation of children from
Madrid today under rain Of shells
from insurgent guns.
Government reports said six per-
sons were killed and 20 wounded
yesterday in bombardments, in
f1icted daily on the city since Pre-
mier Juan Negrin installed his
cabinet there February II.
One hundred children were sent
into Albacete Province, southeast
of Madrid, and many more were to
follow as soon as their transfer
could be arranged.
Population Still 100000.
There have been several attempts
to evacuate the capital during criti-
cal moments of the war, but its pop
ulation remains about the peacetilne
level Of l. 900 900, with troops coming
in to replace civilian residents who
have reluctantly left their homes
Large-scale reorganization of both
government and insurgent lines con-
tinue on the Madrid-Valencia front.
While inSurgent forces were NOV
ing down from the conquered prov
ince OF Catalonia, the government
most celebrated leaders like 1t Col.
Enrique Lister were returning from
the north to resume their commands
in the central zone.
Gen. Jose Miaja, supreme COM
mander of the government land,
sea and air forces, visited Carta-
gena for the first inspection of the
naval base since the sea forces were
put under his command.
Catalan Language Outlawed.
The insurgent regime. meanwhile
began clamping down on Catalonia.
The inhabitants were notified that
the Catalonian native tongue of the
once semi-independent province had
been outlawed and that Spanish
alone could be spoken Insurgent
money supplanted the old govern
ment paper. The border was guard
ed closely, while police squads
sought the governments last guer-
rilla fighters in the Pyrenees.
Evening star., 1939-02-17
Weather Report

District of ColumbaCloudy cold
ue about % cloudy gentle
MaryandCloudy
Vrgna-Cloudy and tonight
rain in extreme south portion in afternoon night
VignaCoudy, extreme east portion to-
night; tomorrow cloudy.