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tion that he regards the discussion
of the most effective and immediate
manner in which the peoples Of the
world can obtain relief from the
crushing burden of ornaments, as
the most important factor of all.
Mr.. Roosevelt perhaps does not
know that this problem, insofar as
it concerns Germany. has already
been completely solved on one oc-
casion. Between 1919 and 1923 Ger
many had already completely dis
armed-as was expressly confirmed
by the allied commissions-the ex-
tent Of this disarmament being as
follows:
The following military equipment
was destroyed:
l. $4,000 guns and barrels.
2. 10000 machine guns.
3. $1,000 minenWerfer mine-
throwers) and barrels.
4. 100000 rifles and carbines.
S. 2430O0 machine gun barrels.
6. $4,000 gun carriages.
7. 1890 minenwerfer carriages.
50, ,15O,OOO shells.
9. l6,550,000 hand and rife
grenades.
10. eo4oo,ooo rounds live am
munition
II. 49l,00O,O0O rounds small
caliber ammunition.
IL. $4,000 metric tons shell
jackets.
l3. 23,5l5 metric tons cartridge
cases.
IA. $1,000 metric tons powder.
Is 10000 unfilled rounds OF
ammunition.
le. 2l2,ooo sets telephone ap-
paratus
II l,o72 flame throwers, ct
cetera.
There were further destroyed:
Sleighs. transportable workshops.
anti-aircraft carriages, gun car
riages. steel helmets, gas masks. mu-
nitions industry, machinery and rifle
barrels.
The following airforce equipment
was destroyed:
/. 1874 fighters and bombers.
2. 27,757 aeroplane engines.
While in the Navy the following
was destroyed: 26 capital ships, 4
coastal defense vessels, 1 armored
cruisers. 10 small cruisers. 81 train
ing and other special ships, SO tor
pedo boats and 3l5 submarines.
In addition the following were de-
stroyed:
Vehicles Of all kinds. poison gas
! and (partly) anti-gas apparatus. fuel
and explosives searchlights, sighting
apparatus, distance and sound meas
uring apparatus. optical instruments
OF all kinds, harness, etcetera; all
aerodromes and airship hangers, ct
cetera.
According to the solemn pledges
once given Germany, pledges which
found their confirmation even in
the peace Treaty of Versailles. all
this was supposed to be an advance
payment which would then make
it possible for the rest of the world
TO disarm without danger.
In this point as in all others where
Germany believed that a promise
would be kept she was disgracefully
deceived. All attempts to induce
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Mr.. Roosevelt continues that It is
no answer to the plea for peaceful
discussion for one side to plead that
unless they receive assurances be.
forehand that the verdict will be
theirs not to lay aside their arms.
The answer: Do you believe, Mr.,
Roosevelt, that when the final fate
Of nations is in the balance, a gov
ernment or the leaders of a people
will lay down their arms or sur
render them before conference,
simply in the blind hope that in
their wisdom or If you like, their
dlscernment, the other members OF
the conference will arrive at the
right conclusion?
Mr.. Roosevelt, there has been only
one country and one government
which have acted according to the
recipe extolled In such glowing
terms, and that country was Ger
many. The German nation once,
trusting in the solemn assurances
Of the President Wilson and in the
confirmation of these assurances by
the allies, laid down its arms, and
thus went unarmed to the confer
ence table.
1t is true that as soon as the Ger
man nation had laid down its
arms 1t was not even invited to the
conference table, but in violation OF
all assurances, was made to suffer
the worst breaking of a word that
had ever been known.
Then one day, instead of the
greatest confusion known in history
being resolved around the confer
ence table, the cruellest dictated
treaty in the world brought about q
still more fearful confusion.
But the representatives Of the
German nation, who, trusting to the
solemn assurances Of IN American
President, had laid down their arms
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right address to the President VI
the American Republic the question
as to what aims American foreign
policy has in view in its turn.
And on what Intentions this policy
is based-in the case of the Central
and South American States, for in
stance. In this case Mr.. Roosevelt
would, rightly, must admit, refer to
the Monroe Doctrine and decline to
comply with such request as an in
reference In the internal affairs uf
the American Continent. We Ger
mans support a similar doctrine for
Europe-and above all for the ter
ritory and the interests of the
greater German Reich.
Moreover. I would obviously never
presume to address such a request
to the President of the United States
Of America, because I assume that
he would probably rightly conside.:
such presumption tactless.
XVII.
The American President further
declares that he would then COM
municate information received by
him concerning the political aims Of
Germany to other nations now ap-
prehensive as to the course Of our
policy.
The answer: How has Mr.. Roose-
velt learned which nations consider
themselves threatened by German
policy and which do not?
Or Is Mr.. Roosevelt in a position,
in spite of the enormous amount of
work which must rest upon him in
his own country, to recognize of his
own accord all these inner spiritual
and mental impressions of other
peoples and their governments?
| XVIII.
Finally, Mr.. Roosevelt asks that
assurance be given him that the
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Mr.. Roosevelt is finally of the
opinion that the peoples of the
earth could not be persuaded that
any governing power has any right
or need to inflict the consequences
OF war on its own or any other
people save in the cause of self
evident home defense.
The answer: I should think that
every reasonable human being is If
this opinion, but it seems to me tha,
In almost ever ywar both sides claim
a case of unquestionable home de-
tense, and that there is no instit..-
ton In this. world, including the
American President himself, which
could clear up this problem un-
equivocally.
There is hardly any possibility of
doubt, for example, that America s
entry into the Great War was not u
case Of unquestionable home de-
tense. A research committee set up
by President Roosevelt himself has
examined the causes Of America 5
entry into the Great War, and
reached the conclusion that the
entry ensued chiefly for exclusively
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27
TOmOrrOw'S City
 Will Be COlOrful,
 Say Fair Builders

New York-The drab aspect of the average American city so familiar to the visitor who enters by train through the backyard districts will be obliterated in TomorroW's World, say experts who are experimenting with a lavish hand in the use of ex- terior murals at the New York Worlds Fair l939.
 Until today the American archi- tect has dealt chiefly with form and has given little attention to the out ward appearance of the business buildings and apartments, squared to even dimensions and standing like children's blocks upon a pol ished floor. The New York Worlds Fair will be the first exhibit of what can be done in utilizing color in a score of mediums, such as stucco, aluminium, copper, brass, stainless steel, bakelite, and even linoleum. The flat expanse of dull brick walls will disappear in the future.
 Propositions offer a field for the imaginative architect. Each of the former national fairs, beginning with Chicago in 1893, has influenced the builders, but never before has one been designed with definite exterior color scheme. The prismat- ic plan, the muralists believe, will point the way to the general use of a "spot of color" in construction.
 Color zones similar to the bands of the rainbow have been fixed. On one side of the grounds yellow will dominate and on the other side, blue. Tn between will be gradua- tions from yellow to orange to red to violet to blue. Murals will be used to provide color relief and &C., cept and enhance the beauty of sheer wall expanses with designs. They will be as effective by night as by day, as illuminations will heighten the natural color effects Many of the murals are of impress sive dimensions, ranging up to 250 feet in length and 60 feet in height.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27

nation gleaned in Germany three years ago that the British govern ment decided to provide the British public with gas masks.
 State Leaders Watched
 Even the personal relations be- tween the heads of states and then ministers, and the health, both poli- tical and physical, of leading foreign politicians are a matter of constant report by the service.
 The majority of men and women working for the Secret Service are only employed occasionally. Other wise they might arouse suspicion and nullify their usefulness. All or nearly all of them have some other occupation, and the sums paid to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27

Only two men in all Britain know how the money is spent and the re- suits 1t brings.
 However large the amount oi money needed by the government for the Secret Service, not a ques- tion may be answered in Parliament about the use made of it. The government takes it's stand on the principle laid down many years ago: Questions cannot be answered about the Secret Service because ii they were it would no longer be secret"
 The only two men who know all about the Secret Service are Sir Robert Vansittart, the cabinets chief diplomatic adviser, and Sir Alexander Cadogan, permanent un- der-secretary at the foreign office.
 Veil Never Lifted
 Even holders of the highest min isterial office make it point not to inquire too closely into the ser- vice. An M. F., who was an under secretary at the foreign office, was once unceremoniously hustled out of room lest he should recognize a prominent member of the Secret Service who was in conferences with the permanent under-secretary.
 The active head of the Secret Service in an another government department. He holds post that does not sound a bit like his real job. Even the clerks in his own office do not know his real respon- abilities.
 Every activity of an unusual na- ture is interesting to the Secret Service. Abnormal purchases of certain raw materials by a country might well, for instance, be the in dication of a coming international crisis.
 Road Building Significant
 The construction of arterial roads of strategic character is always highly significant. Establishment of an areodrome camouflaged as golf course is another matter for atten- tion. Railway sidings out of all pro- portion to trade requirements in ob- scure parts of any Continental coun- try immediately excite the curiosity of Britain's truly silent" service.
 Deepening of harbors does the same; and it may now be revealed that the British foreign office knew of Adolf Hitler's intention to en- large the Kiel Canal two years ago, although it was only recently dis closed in Germany.
 It was in consequence of infor-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27
POLICEMAN IN
 TRIPLE TRAGEDY

Worcester, Mass, April 27-(UP) I-Patrolman Titus Boothroyd, 45, slew his wife and nine-year- -old daughter and then brooded over the crime for more than 12 hours before ending his own life, investigators theorized after finding the three bodies early today. Medical-exam- iner John c. Ward, after prelim- mary examination, said the case was one of double murder and suicide ; but said he would perform rou- tine autopsy. The triple shooting was disclosed when fellow-o officers were sent to the Boothroyd home to as- certain why the patrolman had fail- ed to report for work at midnight as scheduled.
 Boothroyd's body, bullet through the head, was found in the kitchen. that of his wife Mary, 42, who had been shot in the back, in the hall way, and that of their daughter Shirley, 9, at the foot of the stairs. She had been shot in the left shoulder. Boothroyd's service revol- yer, with three shots fired, was found near his body.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27
FRATERNAL
 NEWS
L. O. o. M.

Officers of Waterbury lodge, Loyal Order of Moose, were in- stalled last night at exercises held at Moose hall. State President Fred Ward and Henry Fallon of New Haven were the installing officers.
 Those inducted were: Henry Carisio, dictator; Otto Herbert, vice-dictator: Joseph Beck, pre- , late: Frank Egan, treasurer; Ray mond Lybault, sergeant-at-arms; Leonard Gaffney, insdie guard; Harold Fitzgerald, outside guard: Emil F. Dahl, secretary.
 The local lodges degree team initiated a class of IS candidates. Guests were present from many parts of the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27

them for their services differ great ly. Few indeed regard the pay a. the main inducement to serve.
 The work of the Secret Service (; not confined to foreign countries Its members are put to work on such problems as the recent bomb outrages in Britain. and generally to watch the activities of those who seek to undermine Britain,s inter- ests.
 The golden rule of the Secret Service is to put as little as possible into writing. Tn service with little glamor about 1t there is one melo- dramatic touch--few of the members know who are their colleagues. They refer to them by numbers, A99 ano so on.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27
lckes Characterizes
 Nazis As "Assassins"
Secretary of Interior Launches Bitter Attack on Ger
 man Government t-StrOng Language Used

MT. Roosevelt, stressing that he was acting only as a friendly inter- mediary, told Hitler and Mussolini in identical cables on April IS that he wished to communicate their views on peace and war and to "other nations now apprehensive as to the course which the policy of your gov ernmetnt may, take" Mussolini has replied in a speech; Hitler replies tomorrow.
 Turn for Worse in March Relations never overly cordial since Germany's establishment of barter and "ASKI" mark trade ar- arrangements which conflictad with the United States reciprocal trade policy, took a turn for the worse in March, 1898, when Hitler's legions marched into Austria and incor- porated it in the greater reich.
 This government expressed "seri- ous concern" and immediately de- manded that Germany assume full responsibility for Austria's indebt- deness to America. amounting to | 0PRA POV,UVU,VVUs
 A long and unsatisfactory series of diplomatic exchanges followed, the last of which was sent by this government on January 20 charging Germany with well known discrim- nations against American creditors" Germany contended that she could not legally be held responsible for the Austrian debts but said she was willing to reach an agreement with the United States along lines pre- scribed by the reich.
 Germany Irritated
 United States official interest in German Jewish refugees irritated the Nazi government. This was in- tensified when President Roosevelt publicly denounced the anti-semitic campaign of last fall and said it shocked the civilized world. The state department, meanwhile, had made numerous representations to Germany demanding respect for the rights of Americans nationals resid- ing in Germany, regardless of race.
 President Roosevelt took the initia- tive in establishing an international commission to negotiate with the German government for orderly egress of Jewish refugees. It was during the midst of the commissions deliberations that Germany launched its most intensive anti-semitic cam- paign.
 On November IA, shortly after the Munich conference which resulted in the dismemberment of Czechoslova- kia. President Roosevelt ordered Ambassador Hugh R. Wilson to leave Berlin as soon as possible for "con- sultations" here.
 Three Days Later
 Three days later, Hitler ordered his ambassador to Washington, Dr. Hans Dieckhoff, to return to Ger mAny. Normal diplomatic relations have not existed since.
 When Germany seized the Czecho- slovakian republic last March this government again was quick to ex- press it's disapproval. Welles con- demned Nazi aggression and de- clared:
 Tt is manifest that acts of wan ton lawlessness and of arbitrary force are threatening world peace and the very structure of modern civilization"
 On March 18, the United States imposed 25 per cent countervailing duty on all imports from Germany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27
European Affairs

Frank E. Smith addressed the Waterbury Lions club at its weekly meeting at the Hotel Elton today at 1915. MT. Smith, son of Herbert s. Smith, general secretary of the Waterbury Y. M. c. A. recently re- turned from two years study at the University of Sorbonne, Paris, France. MT. Smith discussed the European situation as he observed 1t in Paris and gave many interest," ing experiences which occurred dur- ing his stay in France.
 The monthly meeting of the board of directors will be held at the home of Lion Jim Millar Tuesday evening May 2 at 8 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27
By GRATTAN McGROARTY


 NUnited Press Stan Correspondent
 Washington, April 27-CUP)-Sec- tetary of Interior Harold L. Ickes' denouncmeent of Germany as a "character assassin" and culture murderer" dramatized United States relations with Germany today 24 hours before Adolf Hitler's reply to President Roosevelt's appeal for a guarantee of peace.
 Tn nationwide radio broadcast last night, Ickes said the United States was proud to offer a haven to the exiled scientists, artists and men of letters from Germany who have witnessed scenes of desola- Clon and terror have seen what happens to culture and to all the sacred values of civilization when a sterile and brutal intelligence is per- mitted to make litter of the rights of humanity; a shambles of the fruits of the spirit"
 Ickes Anathema to Nazis
 Secretary Ickes' name has long been anathema in Germany. He has refused to permit the Nazis of buy ron-infiammable helium, of which this country has a monopoly, for their dirigibles; he has denounced the Nazi regime frequently and bit- terly, and last December, when he said it was an insult to the dark ages to compare the barbarism of that time to that of the present German regime, the German charge d'affaires, Hans Thomsen, demanded a public apology from the state de- partment.
 Sumner Welles, acting secretary of state, declined bluntly and told Thomsen that Ickes had spoken the overwhelming sentiment of the American people, though speaking as an individual
 In view of that, and of Hitler's speech tomorrow, Ickes' speech last night had dramatic value. Officials here believe Hitler is almost certain to reject MT. Rocsevelt's peace mes- sage, but whether he does or not, it will probably mark turning point in American-German relations.
 Even Sterncr Attitude
 A rejection, it was believed, would cause this country to adopt an even sterner attitude toward Germany. But should he accept the appeal, even in principle, the indications were that MT. Roosevelt would be willing to resume normal relations and probably would make the first gesture by returning an ambassador to Berlin.
 However, both officials and diplo- mats are convinced that Hitler would express resentment at the implica- tioa in the presidents message that war or peace rest in his hands and Mussolini's hands alone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27
Administrator

Dr. M. J. Lawlor of this city has been appointed administrator of the estate of the late Right Rev. erend Monsignor John J. McGiv- ney. The appointment was made yesterday in probate court at Bridgeport.
 Monsignor McGivney. a native of Waterbury, died a month ago. He was supreme chaplain of the Knights of Columbus, and broth CT of the founder of the order, late Rev. Michael J. McGivney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27
Irish Americans

The h-American Social Club, Inc. will meet on Friday evening at 8:30 o'clock at Canadian Legion Hall. Plans will be made to att tend the dinner in New York for Ramon DeValera in the future. Such alterations of plans which may be in order after latest announcements of De Valera,s cancellation of visit will be discussed. William J. Boyle will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27
Roller Arrives

The new 12-ton gasoline-driven road roller ordered by the city department arrived at the street department yards yesterday and will be placed in service soon. The purchase of the roller was made through the controllers office.
 In addition to being used for leveling work, the roller will also be employed in scarifying surfaces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27
Term Shortened

Balance of 60 day jail sentence was remitted by Judge Theobald E. Conway in city court today in the case of Alan Watt, 37, of 38 Rose street who was sentenced on March IS on a charge of break ing and entering.
 The case was reopened by Prosecutor Mitchell Meyers, who said that Watt has a job and can support his family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27
Liberty Lodge

Liberty lodge, A.F. & A. M, last night entertained District Deputy Frank Jeffrey of Torrington, of the third Masonic district. The spe- cial program was held at Masonic temple. with the district deputy making his official visitation to the lodge.
 The lodge degree team conferred the entered apprentice degree. Frederick B. Willims. Jr., worship full master, presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27
Certificate Filed

A certificate of change of To- cation and nature and business and of alteration of capital stock has been filed in the office of the town clerk by the American Mills Co. The firm, formerly of this city, Is now located in West Haven, but still employs a num- Der of local residents.
 The certificate that the firm now has issued 4,00O shares of preferred stock at $100 per share, and 12,500 shares of com mon stock at no par value.
 Signers of the certificate are James K. Sheldon, David C. Griggs, Edward $. Foster and Julius B. Smith.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27
OLD RAILROAD
 ENGINE SAVED

Boston. April 27.--(UP)-The Bos- ton & Maine Railroads "Old 494.' saved from the junk pile through the spare-time labors of 200 en1- ployes, will leave the roads Billerica shop Saturday for the New York Worlds Fair as an example of an early type of American locomotive.
 The 50-year.old engine has beer restored to its original appearance including wooden cab, an oil head lamp and fiashy brass-work. How ever, because its boilers "ain't what they used to be-" the old engine will travel on fiat-car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27
SPO7LIGH7ING - Brass City News
NOvena Closes
Aid Committee

The annual special novena in honor of St. Joseph was concluded last night with services at the Church of the Immaculate Con- ception. The closing day marked the observance of the Feast of the Solemnity of St. Joseph.
 Two Holy Ghost fathers, Rev. Michael J. Brannigan and Rev. Thomas Mccarthy, conducted the novena services. During the nine day period, special services were held three times daily in addition to novena masses each morning. The services were attended by large crowds.