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Evening star., 1941-12-28
'Other Wise
Man Begins
Run Today
Church Choirs Give
Carol Services at
Each Performance

Music plays vital role in the pre-
sentations of the yuletide drama,
THE Other Wise Man" which opens
its traditional three day run today,
continuing tomorrow and Tuesday
evenings at $50 o'clock. At each
performance, the drama Is pre-
ceded by a carol service beginning
at 7:45. and the Ceremony Of the
Offertory at 8:15, with choirs OF diff
ferent churches participating in the
Carol service.
At tonight's presentation, the
choir of the host church, Luther
Place Memorial at Fourteenth and
N Streets NV, will sing the carol
service under the direction OF Cor
nelia Long Kinsella.
Katherine Riggs, harpist and d.
rector of music for "The Other Wise
Man." has chosen old chorals and
traditional music of the Orient, with
Hebrew. Polish and ancient French
instrumental and vocal numbers-to
be interspersed throughout the
scenes of the drama, and make up
the interludes. Harp music forms
the background of many scenes,
notably in the final episode, titled
"A Pearl of Great Price" which
takes place in the streets of Jerusa-
lem on the day of crucif1xion. In
this scene the singers are Christine
Irish, soprano; Nina Norman, con-
tralto; J. Edmond Veitch, tenor, and
Eugene Kressin, basso.
The drama opens with the old
hymn, Draw Nigh, Emmanuel,
sung by Mary Apple. contralto OF
New York and Washington to harp
music played by Miss Riggs. One
entire episode is sung by Mr.. Veitch
Charles Whitten. baritone. and Mr.
Kressin. appearing as the Three
Wise Men.
A short organ recital played by
Adolf Torovsky tomorrow night and
Evening star., 1941-12-28
Christmas Carols
At Cathedral Today

The annual Christmas carol serv-
ice at the Washington Cathedral
will be presented this afternoon at 4
o'clock. The program will be sung by
the Cathedral choir of men and boys
under the direction OF Paul Gala
way, Cathedral organist and choir
master. The program will be as fol-
lows:
Evening star., 1941-12-28
Arunando Jannuzzi

Grond 0pero Dromotie Tenor
Voice Specialist
Italian Method
Sehosl Of bel esnts
Hobart e029
1919 Oak 81. NV. (Nr. l6th) .
Evening star., 1941-12-28
Fine Drawings of Cape Cod
On Exhibition at COrcOrdn

ing them rather pallid and monot-
onous, and hence throwing all Of
the interest to the lower half Of the
pictures.
Skies are an organization problem
to all landscape painters; the fact
that Mr.. Moffett has handled his
skies successfully in Glacial Hills,
Head of Pamet," Sand Dunes in
November" and several others, indi-
Gates no lack Of knowledge. These
monotypes have strong carrying
quality, being seen advantageously
at a distance of Is feet.
Five of the monotypes depict mi
croscopic slides of rocks, and are
much like the slides look under a
Photographic microscope, the artist
says. They are not, as some might
suppose, efforts at abstract painting.
The exhibition includes also, three
or four Autographs and a drawing,
presumably done some time ago, as
two Of them, THE Red Dory" and
Portuguese Women" depict subjects
the artist executed in oil paintings
seen in earlier exhibitions.
Old Master Centennials
AS 1941 draws to a close, mention
should be made of two great painters
whose anniversaries occurred this
year. Although Washington had no
commemorative exhibitions OF their
work, local art lovers can see admir-
able examples in Washington art
galleries. El Greco, who was born on
the island of Crete in 1541, is repre-
sented in the National Gallery OF
Art and in the Phillips Memorial
Gallery. Renoir, born in France In
1841, is represented even more gen.
erously in both those galleries. as
we'll as in the Dumbarton Oaks
Library.
The Phillips Gallery's lie dejeuner
des Canotiers" is considered by some
authorities to be Renoir's supreme
masterpiece, which, it will be re-
called, was lent by Mr. Phillips to
the great Renoir Centennial held in
New York City last month. Among
lesser masters born century ago,
Berthe Morisot, associated with the
impressionists, is also illustrated In
the same galleries.
Evening star., 1941-12-28
Architects Drawings on View

Since the National Gallery Of Art
was opened on March II attention
has been chiefly directed to the
MAGNIFICENT collection of paintings
and sculpture given by Mr.. Mellon
and MFR. Kress and works indefi-
nitely loaned by other art-lovlng.
public-spirited collectors, such as
the Chester Dales. Whittmores and
the .Copley Amorys. Now, however,
there has been placed on view in
the Central Gallery on the ground
floor architectural drawings of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-10-24
canaan Survivor Held
For Evasion Of Draft

BY the Associated Press.
NEW HAVEN, Conn, Oct. "a
George M. Butcher, 81, who inter
rupted a Yale career to drive an
ambulance for the Free French
army but was prevented from doing
so by the sinking of the Egyptian
steamer canaan, was lodged in
police cell today for refusing to
register for the draft.
Two New Haven detectives said
they arrested the Seattle. Wash.
youth last night on complaint
from local draft board.
Young Butcher. in a formal state
ment. said his objections to regis
tering were political and COM
planned that political DIRECTORS do
not receive the consideration of be-
ing classed as conscientious objec-
tors"
Referring to the time he spent in
a German camp in France last sum-
mer after the canaan was sunk
while en- route to Africa, the Yale
junior said:
It's a hell of note to think that
three months ago I was prisoner
of Germany, presumably because I
wanted to fight the German people.
Tonight I have been arrested by
American police because I do not
want to fight against the German
people
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-10-24
j. ). Will Guarantee
Promised Deliveries
OF Goods for Britain
Bieeers Establishing
'FoIIow-up System;
Sees President

John D. BiggerS. American Min
lister to Britain, who har been in
London as an eXpediter OF the lend
lease program, told White House re-
porters after a conference with
President Roosevelt today that he is
establishing a "followup system, by
which promised deliveries of war
supplies will be fully guaranteed to
the British.
Explaining that the need is pri-
marily one of making certain the
implementatiOn of assurances given
to the British government, Mr. Big
gers said he is bringing to lendlease
administrative officials here a first
hand understanding of the prob
lens of the customer"
Mr.. Biggers saw the President
after having a breakfast conference
with Harry l.. Hopkins, who is su-
pervising all phases of the American
aid-to-Allies program.
Return to London Undecided.
There is a lot to be done here to
help effectuate our assistance" Mr..
Biggers said. particularly as regards
definite timing of deliveries. 1 know
the lease-lend administration here
understands this and is competent
to deal with the problem. I am
merely doing a job of helping them
understand the problems of the Gus
toner
Mr.. Biggers said that it has not
been decided when or if he will re-
turn to the London post. Before his
appointment last summer. he was
director of the production division of
the Office of Production Manage
ment.
Meanwhile, Senator Vandenberg,
Republican. of Michigan demanded
that Great Britain be required to
reimburse the United States i'll cash
for 81 100000 in food to be fur
nished under the new $685.. 000. 900
lend-lease appropriation which the
Senate approved yesterday by vote
of SO to l3.
Contending that the British gov
eminent was obtaining immediate
payment from English distributors
for foodstuffs sent to England under
the present program. Senator Van
denberg asserted yesterday that the
net result of the proposed new out
lay would be to "syphon virtually
billion dollars out of the United
States Treasury into the British
treasury"
IF We are furnishing materials
under this bill that are sold for cash
by the British government. that cash
| belongs to the United States Treas
ury," the Michigan Senator declared
Taft Sides With Vandenberg.
Proponents replied that negotia-
tons were progressing for British
repayments on materials thus far
| furnished.
Taking sides with Senator VAN
denberg, Senator Taft. Republican.
of Ohio, said the measure was liable
to turn the lend-lease program into
IAN international w. P. A"
I'VE can dismiss the possibility
that Great Britain will repay any
of this" Senator Taft told his COL
leagues ; esterday I'VE might as
we'll regard the appropriations as
gift of $4,000, 100000 and not as a
loan. If Great Britain did promise
to repay. the debt would be no more
good than the one from the last
war"
The Is mo" votes registered yes
terday represented an increase OF
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-10-24
Knox Says Far East Collision
May Be Inevitable for u. S.
Secretary Declares Clash Could Come,
Over Use of Port at VIodivostok

Atlantic to Archangel instead of to
the Pacific port of Vladivostok was
not intended to have any connection
with this country's foreign policy.
He explained that he knew nothing
of the change until he saw the an
nouncement in newspapers yester-
day.
Secretary Knox was addressing
naval officers who represent ord
nance establishments and a group
of private manufacturers who gath
cred in his Office for a ceremony in
which they were presented with the
Navy "E's" for ordnance production.
Mr.. Knox said he could best tell
them the Importance of the produc-
ton by discussing a conference he
had just left and which was yet
unfinished This conference, he
said, was concerned with the inten-
(See KNOX, Page A-3D
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Situation in Far East
Hinges on Attitude
0fU. s., Toxic Says
Wushington's Sincerity
Doubted in japan,
News Agency Reports
BY the Associated Press.


TOXIC, Oct. 24-Domei, Jap
anese news agency with close otficiaI
connections, quoted observers to-
day as saying that the success OF
negotiations between Japan and the
United States now entirely depends
on the sincere attitude of the
United States" and that Japan
doubts that the United States is
sincere.
In the same radio broadcast
Domei quoted its sources as saying
that the situation had worsened as
a result of economic pressure. in
Guiding the freezing OF Japanese
assets.
The United States must realize
the limit to concessions which Japan
can make, the Domei commentary
continued.
The observers" said that United
States acceptance" of Premier
Gen. Tojo's policy of ending the wal
in China and establishing the pros
perity sphere in East Asia" would
be the most important factor in
sweeping away the dark clouds that
now hover over Japanese American
relations"
The commentary added that "the
japanese government and people
doubt very much whether the
United States has a sincere inten-
ton to negotiate the subject of Pa
cific problems in view of the A. B. C.
D. line against Japan"
"A. B. c. d. EncircIement."
The A. B. c. D. powers are the
United States, Britain, China and
the Netherlands. The japanese have
spoken increasingly of late of "A. B.
c. D. enlightenment"
Domei's observers" declared that
now is the time for the United
States to appreciate Foreign MIN
lister Shigenori Togo's statement in
a recent speech that Japan rises to
her feet to protect herself whenever
circumstances arise that menace
her existence and sully the honor of
the Japanese Empire.
The Imperial Diet was summoned
today for a fiveday special meeting
November Is, almost at the same
time that a Japanese government
spokesman pronounced the situation
between Japan and the United
States eased by an indicated Ameri-
can decision to send Russia war aid
via the northwestern port of Arch
angel rather than the Pacific port
of Vladivostok.
The statement was made by Koh
Ishii. spokesman fer the Cabinet
Information Bureau. in a conference
with foreign correspondents in
which he said Japan had explained
every point Of her stand in recent
talks at Washington and now await
ed the reaction of President Roose-
welt and Secretary of State Hull.
Refers Question to Hull.
YOU'D better ask Mr.. Hull, since
everything was explained to him and
Mr.. Roosevelt" was Ishii's reply to
a question whether Japan was hope
full of settling her differences with
the United States.
The f1ve-dav special parliament
(See JAPANESE, Page A-2D
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-10-24
BY JAMES E. CHINN.

An influential lobby headed by
former member of Congress was
reported today to De active in seek
ing the death of a bill on the House
calendar which would permit small
loan companies to operate in the
District if the interest rate on loans
is not in excess Of per cent month
on the unpaid balance.
1t is the belief of Representative
McGehee. Democrat. of Mississippi,
whose subcommittee of the House
District Committee studied the pro-
posed legislation ana recommended
its enactment into law, that the
lobby represents financial interests
in States where small loan COM
panies flourish and prosper under
interest rates Of and '3la per cent
a month. A limitation Of 2 per
cent in Washington, he said, might
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-10-24
BY CLAUDE A. MAHONEY.

Secretary of the Navy Knox told
a group Of ordnance manufacturers
and naval officers this morning that
a collision is inevitable in the Far
East if Japan continues to pursue its
expansion program and the United
States attempts to send supplies to
the Russian port of VladiVostok.
The situation in the Far East is
severely strained" he said. I'VE are
satisfied within our minds that the
japanese have no intention of giving
up their plans for expansion. If
they pursue that course a collision
there is inevitable. 1t can occur on
very short notice"
Meanwhile, Secretary of State Hull
said today that announcement by
the Maritime Commission that
future shipments of American sup
plies to Russia will go via the North
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-10-24
u. 5. Line Quits Accepting
Bookings From Shanghai
Rx the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SHANGHAI, Oct. 24-The Amer
lean President Lines today quit ac-
cepting bookings for passengers SAIL
ing from Shanghai. No further
American liners are to call here for
an indefinite period
Bookings from Manila to America
still are being accepted, however.
HONOLULU, Oct. "a (P)-The
japanese steamship Tatuta Maru
arrived at Honolulu yesterday en-
route to San Francisco with several
hundred American citizens being
evacuated from the Orient.
Two hundred seventy-three pas
sengers landed here.
The Tatuta Maru was the first
japanese ship to enter Honolulu
Haroor since the United States and
Japan each issued orders freezing
the other nations credits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-10-24
Defense Plant BIost
Kills z, Injuries Il

By the Associated Press.
MUSKOGEE, Okla. Oct. 24.-Two
men were killed and dozen in
jured, some seriously. in blast at
the H. B. Egan Tire Patch & Inner
Tube Manufacturing Co. plant.
officials said the firm was work
ing on a defense contract for tubes
for the United States Army.
George Petit and Robert Barger,
both of Muskogee. were killed.
H B. Egan, head of the company.
was among those burned by the
flames.
officials said there was no posi-
bility of sabotage. First reports
we're that the blast occurred in the
pad department, where gasoline and
chemicals are used to make tire
pads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-10-24
Money Changers Seized
By Egyptian Officials
IN nc Associat Id Pics.

CAIRO, Egypt, Oct. 24-The gov
eminent today arrested several spec
ulators. chiefly small-time money
changers, as a shortage of change
continued to impede business.
A new decree provided a Jail term
as the penalty for buying or selling
coins at other than their face value,
but merchants still found 1t nee
essary to pay premiums Of up to 10
per cent to get change.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-10-24
Lobby Reported Active to Kill
D. c. Small Loan Measure
McGehee Contends Financial Interests in
Nearby States Bottle z Per Cent Bill

lead the States to reduce the higher
rates and thereby cut down the
earnings of the small loan lenders.
The bill before the House, spon-
sored by Representative Nichols,
Democrat, of Oklahoma, was re-
ported out of the District Commit
tee June and has since slumbered
on the calendar. No effort has been
made to call it up for consideration.
One explanation for the delay was
that the measure is controversial
and would take up too much time
in a Congress that is struggling
with grave national and interna-
tional problems. Another - adj
vanced by Representative McGehee
was that promise had been made
Mr.. Nichols and Representative
Dirksen, ranking minority member
of the District Committee, that the
(See SMALL LOANS, Page A-4)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-10-24
Keorny Damage Serious,
President States

By the Associated Press.
The destroyer Kearny, torpedoed
by Nazi submarine off Iceland just
a week ago, was described by Presi-
dent Roosevelt today as seriously
damaged.
While details of the attack are
coming in. mostly of technical ma
ture, Mr.. Roosevelt said there was
nothing about them which he could
discuss at this time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-10-24
'Soboteur' in Games
DuHs Enemy Razor;
Generals Face Red
By The Associated Press.


LONDON, Oct. 24.-Troops in
the Midlands on maneuvers
have been ordered in their SIM
ulated warfare to engage in acts
of sabotage, however small"
A soldier rummaging in a
staff car of the rival forces re-
ported to an officer that he
blunted the edge Of the enemy"
generals razor.
The general later was cap
tured and the officer, who saw
him use the razor. said:
1T was a good piece of sabo-
tage. Besides hacking his face
the general was so furious he
could scarcely have thought
clearly for the rest of the day"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-10-24
300 Million More Sought
For Defense Housing
Ry the Assoclated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H. Oct. "a
Declaring that in IS per cent of
projects inspected money had been
spent wisely. Representative Frank
w. Boykin, Democrat, of Alabama,
said today. I'VE are going back
and recommend that we appropriate
$500. 900 900 for additional defense
housing"
Representative Boykin, head of a
congressional committee which in
spected the Portsmouth Navy Yard
and housing projects in this area,
added that he would recommend an
additional s15o,oOO0oO appropria-
ton for other facilities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-10-24
Resouers Try 10 Save
80 on Crumb|ing Isle
In Raging Rio Grande
Motorboots Buckinq
Torrent; 500 Flee Homes,
Bridge Is ImperiIed
BY the Associated Press.

by lllt hSeOCldiNQ HGeSss
RIO RICO. Mexico, Oct. "a
Motor boats bucked the raging cur
rent of the Rio Grande today to
begin the dangerous task OF rescuing
30 persons marooned on a slowly
crumbling island in the middle of
the treacherous stream.
Belief was expressed all would be
removed before the island crumbles
Rescue workers we're baked last
night by cross-currents, but the first
boatloads were carried to safety as
soon as daylight permitted.
The flooded Rio Grande. striving
violently to change its course. COB
bled at the Mexican-approach to the
$4,000 International Bridge.
500 Flee Town.
The 500 inhabitants of this Mexi-
can border town opposite Mercedes.
Tex, fed from their homes when
the river overlooked through the
main street.
Surging waters ate away the bank
under rs houses and the bridge con-
Meeting the United States and Mex
leo was in danger of falling into the
raging stream.
Only $50 yards of the dirt fill re-
manned under the Mexican apr
proach.
Huddled on the bridge with goats.
COWS, chickens and other belongings
were Is persons who may go to the
United States side if the danger
grows.
Strong currents coursed through
Rio Ricos streets, fed by heavy rains
in the Monterey Mexico Noun
tains. which sent waters down
tributaries into the Rio Grande.
Town Ordered Evacuated.
The town was ordered evacuated
when the river began cutting a new
course back of it which threatened
to isolate the town and throw Rio
Rico on the United States side of
the stream.
Merchants, forewarned. rescued
most of their stocks. The Mexican
customs house was moved to the
United States side.
The current was DETECTED into the
Mexican bank above the town by an
island formed on the United States
side during recent floods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-10-24
U. 5. Freighter Sends
sos Off Cape Hatteras

BY the Associated Press
The Coast Guard today inter
cepted an SOS from the American
freighter Detroiter, which reported
engine trouble 20 miles off Cape
Hatteras.
There were no details available
Immediately on how serious the
vessels plight was.
The Detroiter is a 250-foot Diesel
powered freighter belonging, accord
ing to Government records. % the
National Motorship Corp, Whining
ton, Del.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-10-24
Summary Of Todoy's Star

Great Lakes steel strike ends with
lifting of suspensions. Page AS
Isolationist group burned ranked
envelopes as trash. Page Al
A. F. L. officials called to explain De-
troit labor threats" Page Az
Washington and Vicinity.
Five hurt, two critically, in traffic
accidents here. Page AGO
Senate committee defers action on
additional police. Page B-1
S. mass meetings announced to pick
air wardens. Page B.
District employees entitled to auto
matte raises by ruling. Page B.
Miscellaneous.
Vital Statistics. Page ALL
Natures Children. Page Bib
Service Orders. Page CA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-10-24
S100, 900 Defense Plant
Fire Will Be Probed.
BY the Associated Press.

BY ITIt hNSUI-dt tu FIteNs
HAMILTON, Ohio, Oct. 24.-Fire
starting in a rag-beating machine
caused loss unofflcially estimated by
Fire Chief William Conlin at $780,
900 today to the smaller of two
buildings occupied by the Leshner
Division of the Philip Carey Co. The
plant has large Navy contracts for
wiping cloths. Officials were silent
pending an investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-10-24
R. F. c. Borrowing Power
Raised ST, SOC, 100000

BY the Associated Press.
President Roosevelt signed today
bill increasing the borrowing pow
er of the Reconstruction Finance
Corp. by $500, 100000.
1t is understood a large portion
of this expansion will be used to
finance steel plants for defense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-10-24
AttIee Off for u. S.

LISBON, Portugal, Oct. "a (P).-
Clement r. Attlee, British Lord
Privy Seal, left Lisbon by clipper
today for New York to attend the
International Labor Office Confer
ence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-10-24
Roosevelt Gives
La Guardia His
Endorsement
Mayor Praised for
Honest, Efficient
City Government
BACKGROUND.

BACKGROUND.
Mayor F. H. La Gudrdtd Of Neto
York is running for third term
as tltShion candidate against
William O'DUper. Democratic
nominee. on q good ooUernn1 ent"
platform. While declaring him
sell politically independent, Mr..
O'DUyer has backing OF Tdmmdny
Hall. The lCar situation is in
Uolred. because Mayor La Guar
did is cecooniaed as a leader in. the
demand for the defeat Of Hitler
and in support Of President
RooSeUelt's lorein policy.
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(See SMALL LOANS, Page AID
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tSee KNOX, Page A-3D
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-10-24

Late news and sports are covered on
Pages Tx and tx of this edition OF
The Star, supplementing the news Of
the regular home delivered edition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-10-24

(See LEND-LEASE, Page AID