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Evening star., 1941-01-24
France Is Reported
Forced 10 Accept
Japan S Mediation
Refusal Would Have Been
Taken as UnfriendIy
Gesture to Toxic
By PAUL GHALI.

ChicaEo Daily News FOREIGN Correspondent.
VICHY, Jan. 24-As the French
people learned by communique today
that their government had virtually
been forced to accept japanese med
iation in Indo-China's dispute with
Thailand CSiam), fears were ex-
pressed here that Indo- China would
in the end give up areas desired by
it's neighbor in Southeast Asia.
Vichy had no other recourse but
to accept Japan's proposal, faced,
as it was, by the semi-benevolent
and semi-threatening Japanese pro-
posal and left alone in the Far East
to combat the yellow octopus.
Japan's offer had scarcely been re-
ceived in Vichy when the Petain
government was informed of Thai
lands acceptance yesterday. Had
France turned down the Japanese
offer after Trailands acceptance,
Japan would undoubtedly have
found a good opportunity to inter-
fere on the side of Thailand.
Unable to Refuse.
Furthermore, the offer was pre-
sented in such a way that its re-
fusal would have been taken as an
unfriendly gesture toward the Far
Eastern partner of the axis and as
blow to the Indo-C -China-Th agree
ment Of August 80.
This correspondent has reason to
believe that Japan's good Offices had
already been offered early in De-
cember. At that time they were re-
fused by Vichy with the objection
that since France had been en-
trusted, under the terms of the
Franco-German armistice, with the
defense of her empire, that no part
of that empire could be ceded with
out war.
Thailands claims were first made
known to Vichy in the September 9
note. They include 5000 square
miles of French territory in Indo-
China. These territories were ex-
changed by France, under the
(See THAILAND, Page A-12)
Evening star., 1941-01-24
| Americans Home
lUsed as Fort in
Rumonion Revolt

At the height of the fighting in
Bucharest, troops and civilians twice
commandeered the home of J. Webb
Benton. 49-year-old first secretary
of the United States Legation, who
was born at Fort Myer, Va, the
Associated Press reported today.
The residence was used as a fort
from which occupants shot at Gen
Antonescu's soldiers Later, the
Army stationed tank in Mr.. Ben
tons yard to protect the premises
from further forays. All Americans,
including Mr.. Benton and his mother,
were reported to have reached safety
in the American Legation, which
was untouched.
Mr.. Benton, who had been sta
toned by the State Department in
many European and South American
cities, has been assigned to Bu-
charest since 1888.
Evening star., 1941-01-24
Jurist Who Sentenced
Hauptmann Refires al II

By the Associated Press.
TRENTON, N. j., Jan. 24.-Justice
Thomas w. Trenchard, 77-year-old
New Jersey Supreme Court jurist
who sentenced Bruno Richard
Hauptmann to the electric chair,
retired today.
In i'll health for several years,
the white-haired justice said, II
figure I'm entitled to a rest now"
He had been appointed to the court
in 1906.
Hauptmann, Bronx carpenter, was
sentenced at Pennington, N. j., Feb
ruary 13. 1885, as the killer of
Charles Lindbergh. jr., kidnapped
from his parents home near Hope
we'll March /, 1882.
Evening star., 1941-01-24
British Close Ranks
To Meet Nazi Attempt
AT Spring Invasion
Army Already Carrying
Out Dress ReheursoIs to
Counter Expected Blow
B, the Associated Press,

LONDON, Jan. 24.-Britain's
armed services have been ordered
to CLOSE ranks" in preparation to
meet an anticipated all-out invasion
attempt against these islands in
the spring, it was learned today.
The army guarding these shores
the most powerful force ever as
sembled by Britain-already is
carrying out dress rehearsals" to
meet the expected blow.
Informed sources here said the
British defense forces, in intensive
training for more than year
against the day the Nazi legions
might try to set foot on the British
Isles, have been ordered to speed up
every phase OF their preparations.
Stress on Role of r. A. F.
When a. and if the invaders
strike, military quarters said it
probably would be the greatest as
sault ever hurled by military ma
chine. And, they added, Adolf
Hitler would find this island seat of
empire ready.
Considerable stress has been
placed on the part the Royal Air
Force is expected to play. The ranks
of the R. A. F. have been greatly in
creased by recruits drawn from the
home front and by trained pilots
turned out under the broad COM
,,oopuao1fl, oir troiniy,o cobor,oo
AS one of the invasion precautions
a campaign has been launched to
make Britons-both fighting men
and civilians-gas conscious. This
action was taken when it was found
that only fifth of the civilian pop
ulation was carrying gas masks.
One suggested remedy of this sit
uation was that gas masks be shown
to obtain a ticket into an air raid
shelter.
Gas Alarms Considered.
The Ministry of Home Security is
considering the inauguration of reg
ular gas alarm practices for civil
ians. Gas chambers are being estab-
hshed so that the people may be-
come accustomed to wearing masks
under fire"
Manufacturers of equipment used
to combat gas were reported to have
been asked to operate their plants
"a hours a day, seven days week,
so that the country could be fully
prepared.
In addition to a possible attempt
to send hundreds of thousands of
troops across the North Sea and
English Channel in boats and barges,
some quarters believe the Nazi high
command might try to drop shock
troops from the air, possibly from
trains of gliders towed by giant
transport planes.
Evening star., 1941-01-24
Oppenheim in England
After Adventurous Trip
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, Jan. 24.-E. Phillips
Oppenheim, author of many thrill
ers, arrived in England yesterday
after an adventurous journey from
South France with his wife and
maid.
The 74-year-old author said he
had a rough time" and added the
French were showing a definite
change Of feeling" against the
Germans.
Evening star., 1941-01-24
Troops Sweeping
West Of Tobruk,
Report
ItuIiuns Are Declared
To Have Abandoned
z Eritreun Outposts
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
British offensive against Ital-
ians in North Africa began De-
cember 9 1Uith attack upon Fascist
outpost of Sidi Barrani, in Egypt.
After its capture the British, 1Uith
Australian troops at their spear
head, captured Bardid, Just in
side Libyan border, and then
pushed on to capture Tobruk,
1Ch1ch fell Tuesday.
Ey the Associated Press.
CAIRO, Egypt, Jan. 24.-The Brit
ish Imperial Army, having mopped
up captured Tobruk and seized up
ward OF 10000 troops, is continuing
its sweep westward across Northern
Libya. the Middle East command
announced today.
Farther down in Africa, the high
command said that on the Sudan
Eritrean front the Italians had
abandoned two more outposts and
"are continuing their retreat
In Ethiopia native patriots were
declared to have inflicted casualties
on Italians in hit-and-run thruStS
south and east of Lake Tana.
The Fascist-abandoned outposts
were said to be Keru and Aicota.
Previous British forces had reported
that the Italians had withdrawn 40
miles inside Eritrea.
Our troops are continuing their
advance westward" todays war bull
letin said briefly on the Libyan
campaign.
Patrol Activity Vigorous.
In Kenya colony. which faces
both Ethiopia and Italian Somali-
land, the high command said vigor-
Gus patrolling activity was under
way up to and over the frontier
on a large portion of the frontier
and that "few of the enemy were
encountered"
Carrying the air offensive deep
into Ethiopia, British bombers
blasted Sciasciamanna airdrome,
120 miles south of Adds Ababa,
yesterday and destroyed four Fas-
cist planes on the ground, the R. A.
F. announced.
Neghelli, $50 miles south of the
Ethiopian capital, a frequent r. A. F.
target, again was attacked.
In Libya Appolonia, Derna and
Marau were subjected to heavy
(See LIBYA, Page A-30
Evening star., 1941-01-24
BY J. A. OLEARY.

The Democrats on the House For
eign Affairs Committee decided to-
day to hear high Army and Navy
officials testify in secret session on
the lease-lend bill to aid Great Brit
ain after a dispute over procedure
prompted the Republicans to remain
away from a closed committee meet
ing.
The row developed when Repre-
sentative Fish, Republican, of New
York insisted that Gen. George G.
Marshall, Army Chief of StafI, and
Admiral Harold r. Stark, Chief of
Naval Operations, should appear in
open meeting for questioning on
the testimony of Col Charles A.
Lindbergh that America is in no
danger of invasion.
A stormy exchange took place be-
tween Chairman Bloom and Mr..
Fish when the committee members
met again in the hearing room after
the decision. Mr.. Fish called the
committees action "the most out
rageous gag I have seen and I have
been in Congress for 20 years" The
leader of the opposition also charged
that the committees action was
prompted by "higher-ups."
Bloom Denies Accusation.
This was vigorously denied by
Chairman Bloom, who declared he
had not talked to any high admin
istration officials or to the Speaker
The hearings were recessed until this
afternoon, when former Undersecre-
tary of State William R. Castle. will
appear for the America First Com
mittee in opposition to the bill.
Chairman Bloom made public a
letter Gen. Marshall sent to Mr..
Fish last night suggesting that he
be heard in executive session lin
order that 1 might make complete
and frank replies to the questions
that probably would be asked"
Mr.. Fish asserted that these Army
and Navy officials have been ap-
pearing in open sessions of commit
tees for years. They will be asked
to appear later when the bill reaches
the Senate committee, and this
makes the House look ridiculous.
Row Takes Up Whole Morning.
The leader of the opposition to
the bill insisted he had given asSur-
ance that the general and the ad-
miral would have been excused from
answering any questions that might
have revealed information they
thought confidential.
The row took up the entire morn
ing despite the fact the committee
is trying to complete the hearings
by tomorrow night.
The first intimation that trouble
was brewing came at 1918, after
newspapermen and a partly filled
committee room had wondered why
the military experts had not ap-
peared at 10 am. Chairman Bloom
Continued on Page A, Column -
Evening star., 1941-01-24

Foreign.
French accept offer of Japan to me-
diate Thai controversy. Page Al
Total of Italians taken at Tobruk
may reach 10000 Page Al
Guardist chief is hunted as revolt
leader. Page Al
Lady Astor appalled,, hurt" by
Lindbergh's testimony. Page Al
British naval forces turned Tobruk
into mass of flames. Page As
Chinese offensive as result of U. S.
aid is forecast. Page ALA
Notionol.
Roosevelt leaves for Annapolis to
greet Lord Halifax. Page Al
Army and Navy ofncials to testify In
secret session. Page Al
Evening star., 1941-01-24
Committee 0. KS Acheson

The Senate Foreign Relations
Committee approved without dissent
today President Roosevelt's nomi-
nation of Dean G. Acheson to Sue
ceed Henry F. Grady as Assistant
Secretary of State.
Evening star., 1941-01-24
Fire in Dublin Castle
Destroys Ministry Offices
B, the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
DUBLIN, Jan. pa two-hour
fire in Dublin Castle destroyed the
Offices of Irelands Ministry of Com
merce before it was brought under
control early today.
The government censorship offices
also are located in the castle.
Evening star., 1941-01-24
(Picture on Page A-3.)

(Ptcture on Page A-5J
President Roosevelt left the
White House at 1:30 pm. today
in a car bound for Annapolis to
extend a personal welcome to
the United States to ViScount
Halifax, the new British Ambas-
sador to the United States. The
Viscount and Lady Halifax were
aboard the new 35,000-ton Brit
ish battleship, King George ",
which entered Chesapeake Bay
at 7:03 am. today, after secret
Atlantic crossing.
The presence of the presidential
Yacht Potomac in the waters OF
Annapolis gave rise to general specu-
lation that the President intended
to give tonight, tomorrow and Sum-
dav to a quiet talk with the Ambas-
sador aboard the yacht in order to
soak up as much as possible the
latest confidential news from Eng
land and to chart the coming course
of Anglo-American wartime rela-
tions.
Navy Making Arrangements.
The Potomac arrived in Annapolis
last night and was anchored next
to the Naval Academy station ship,
with a supply ship that ordinarily
carries secret service agents lying
nearby. Naval Academy officials
took special precautions to prevent
the presence of unauthorized per-
sons on the academy grounds this
afternoon.
The arrangements for greeting
the successor Of the late LORD
Lothian were entirely in the hands
of the Navy Department, Which re-
fused at a late hour even to admit
that the Ambassador was coming or
that the King George v was on its
way to Annapolis. Secretary OF the
Navy Knox probably will be among
the distinguished American officials
present when the British vessel casts
her anchor.
Winant Sees President.
John Winant, former head OF the
International Labor Office and the
man most prominently mentioned as
the Presidents choice for our next
Ambassador to Great Britain, was
an unannounced visitor to the White
House this morning, and it was
thought that he would be with the
President when the greeting was eX-
tended to Lord Halifax, and accom-
pany Mr.. Roosevelt on the week end
Potomac journey.
One speculation was that the Po-
tomac would be used not for week
end trip, but to honor the diplomat,
his wife and his encourage by serv-
ing as their conveyor from the bat
tleship's place of anchorage to the
Naval Academy dock at Annapolis.
Greeting Unprecedented.
The presidential greeting of new
Ambassador at his point of debarka-
ton is unprecedented. 1t serves to
emphasize the serious urgency with
which the administration regards
the British situation in the war with
the axis.
The arrival of Lord Halifax has
been attended with the utmost
secrecy, and it was not until this
morning that it became known that
he had crossed the Atlantic, or that
he had left England. Indeed, it was
unknown that the King George VI
had been put into service. Ameri-
can officials maintained an attitude
of secrecy even after the news came
from London and Baltimore that
the new Ambassador was almost
here
President Roosevelt explained at
his press conference this morn
ing that secrecy was invoked be-
cause human lives were at stake.
The plain implication of his remark
was that the spreading of the infor-
nation that Viscount Halifax was
(See HALIFAX, Page A-6.)
Evening star., 1941-01-24
100 Duys Over 100

MELBOURNE, Jan. % R.-Mar-
BILE Bar, q town In Northwestern
Australia today had its Tooth con-
secutive day of temperatures above
100 degrees.
Evening star., 1941-01-24
Mass Production
OF Plane Engines
Not YET in Sight
Allison Engineers
Give Picture of Rocks
In Path to Thut Goal

Mr.. Edgerton, aviation editor OF
The Star. is making a tour OF
aviation engine producing plants.
This article is the fourth of
series.
Evening star., 1941-01-24
Defense Chiefs
To Testify in
Secret Session
Republicans Insist
On Open Meeting
And Stoy Away
BACKGROUND

8AChGROUNU-
American aid to Britain thus
far has been on a cash-and- carry
basis. Pending legislation Mould
remoDe the cash element and
permit loaning or leasing OF every
kind OF Uar materiel. Actually,
by present Wording OF measure.
President Roosevelt could ertend
assistance in this manner not
only to Britain, but to any other
notwithstanding possibly Greece
and China,
Evening star., 1941-01-24
Guardist Chief
Is Hunted as
Revolt Leader
Rumuniun Ministers
Order Punishment
For Horui Simo
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Rumanic has been ruled since
September by Iron Guard under
leadership of Gen. Ion Antonescu,
Dho became chief of state upon
ubdtcdtion of King Carol after .
ceSston OF part of TranSylvania =
to Hungary. Iron Guardists noW
are split into tt0o factions, one
supporting Gen. Antonescu, the
other Vice Premier Horid Stmu,
Latter demand restoration OF
areas ceded to Hungary,
By the Associated Press.
BUCHAREST, Jan. "a Passed by
Military CENSOR .-Eumania' Coun-
Gil of Ministers In a special COM
munlque announced today severe
punishment would be meted out to
Horia Sima, vice premier and Iron
Guardist chieftain, and other alleged
leaders of the bloody rebellion
against the Antonescu government.
This was the first official allega.
ton that Sima was involved in the
disorders. The Bucharest radio re-
ported the army now is searching
for him and others among the
rebellious leaders.
The Antonescu government, once
again in control of this Rumanien
capital in collaboration with German
armed forces, ordered swift trials for
the rebels and called on citizens TO
report nests of snipers.
Immediate Trials Ordered.
Military courts we're under orders
to try those rounded up within "a
hours of arrest, with punishment to
be executed within 10 hours of
sentencing.
All permits for firearms were can
celed, even those for hunting weap-
ons. All civilian-held guns must be
turned in by nightfall today.
The Council of Ministers COM
munique said:
The following are considered as
accomplices and, therefore, will
suffer full penalties of the law:
All WIlO hIlO" VI dIlu UO I1OI all
nounce to the authorities the places
where the originators and executors
of the rebellion are hidden, begin
ming with Sima and ending with
/ the last cutthroat who took advan-
/ tage of the situation"
Information that German forces
were helping restore order was lack
ing, but German motorized troops,
along with Rumanian, patrolled
Bucharest streets while Gen. An
tonescu sought to restore order
throughout the county after three
bloody days.
New Nazi Envoy Arrives.
Baron Manfred Won Killinger,
newly appointed Nazi Minister to
Bucharest, arrived today. He was
met at the station by Minister of
Justice Michael Antonescu, former
Minister Fabricius, the chief of the
German war mission, Gen. Hansen.
and the chief of the German Air
Mission, 1t. Gen. Spiedel.
A DNB, German official news
agency, report here said the Ru-
manian high command had called
the recruit class due for this year
to report February Is.
Division Gen. Leonanu was made
new director of the state police and
Brig. Gen. Mitrea police prefect for
Bucharest.
The governments communique
asked the public to refrain from
buying any jewelry, furniture or
anything else from secondhand
stores as, it asserted, much of these
goods had been looted from homes.
Guard Will Be Reorganized.
Early this morning Gen. Antones-
Gu announced that the Iron Guard
(See RUMANIA, Page A-6.)
Evening star., 1941-01-24
u. S. Attuche Reaches Vichy

VICHY, France, Jan. "a R.-Maj.
Robert w. Raynsford arrived today
to be assistant military attache OF
the United States Embassy.
Evening star., 1941-01-24
Summary Of Todoy's Star

Democracy served best by o.. S.
peace, Hutchins says. Page Bib
Washington and Vicinity.
Senator Reynolds accepts District
Committee post. Page B-1
Evening star., 1941-01-24
Roosevelt Goes to Annapolis
To Welcome HoIifox, Arriving
On Biz New British Bott|eship
President May Spend
Week End on Yacht
With Ambassador

BACKGROUND
Marques OF Lothian, British
Ambassador in Washington since
before Uar started in Europe,
died here last month, and Wis
count Haitian, British Foreign
Minister since February, 1898, 1uas
appointed to take his place. He
comes to the American Capital
faced With task OF erpeditlng
United States aid to Britain.
Evening star., 1941-01-24
hazis Hail Lindbergh
For Fighting British Aid
~ TIE Associated Press.

~ tfe Associated Press.
BERLIN, Jan. 24-"Hats off to
Charles Lindbergh for the courage
shown" was the reaction of author
lied German sources today to the
American airman's deposition be-
fore a United States House COM
mittee yesterday.
'Tn view of the moral terrorism
exerted by interventionists this
courage shown is exemplary they
said.
1T is doubtful whether many in
dividuals in the United States can
be found in prominent positions who
are willing to act as courageously,
although many feel as Lindbergh
does" they added.
British Press Headlines Story.
LONDON, Jan. "a lP).-News of
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh's denun-
citation of the British aid bill and
his desire for strict United States
neutrality in the war was printed
under big headlines in the British
press today, but there was no i'm
mediate editorial comment.
The Daily Herald headline read:
"'Should regret British win
Lindbergh."
Over a double column story the
Daily Mirror said "Lindbergh Again.
The News Chronicle featured the
testimony of the newspaper column
list, Hugh S. johnson with a head
line: ~. S. may be in war in go
days." giving secondary place to
Col. Lindbergh's testimony.
The London Times headline said
"Col. Lindbergh wants draw"
Evening star., 1941-01-24

(See HALIFAX, Page A-60
Evening star., 1941-01-24

(See THAILAND, Page A-12D
Evening star., 1941-01-24

Rain or snow today; rain tonight; to-
morrow mostly cloudy; lowest tonight
about "a. Temperatures today-High-
est, AZ, at midnight; lowest, "a, at 7:3O
am; 35 at 2 pm.
From the United States Weather Bureau report
Full Details on Page Az.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-25
Four Colored Men Are Held For High Court
Continued from Page D

preached the men, they said there's another one of them,' and without warning bounced on him.
 Lewis claims that Davis, when he approached them on Lafayette street on teh night of September 8, spoke in an uncomplimentary man. ner, Lewis said he would not take that from anyone and he came up with his fist and dropped him to the ground.
 Despite the testimony of semes- kos that he was wounded five times and that Davis was cut although he couldn't recollect if any instru- ment was used since he was Knock cd cold, each of the defendants ex- cept Elethen, denied they used e knife.
 Lengthy Trial
 Elthen Stokes acknowledged in- fiicting one wound on SemeskoS and another on Davis, but reiterated he did not wield his knife more than once on the two men. The other wounds inflicted could not be &C., counted for during the trial which lasted an hour and @ half.
 A large blade knife resembling a hunting knife was asked by Attor- ney Lawlor if it belonged to any of the four defendants. Each denied owning'it and said they did not see the knife before.
 Elethen, in repudiating the large knife on the prosecution table, said he had his own special knife in his pocket at the time of the street quarrel and asserted he used 1t. In describing the length to the court he indicated it was as long as his in- dex finger. He nodded his head negatively when Attorney Lawlor asked if the knife belonged to him and If he ever saw it. None of the other accused saw the knife, they testified.
 Davis was. represented by Attorney Albert Bronsky.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-25

Ire removal of such foodstuffS is In the primary sense responsible for the lack of stocks of food in those countries at the present time.
 Tt is extremely difficult to under stand why, In the light of the direct responsibility of the German gov- ernment to replace the stocks of food removed from the occupied countries, and It's direct responsible ity for the feeding of the popula- tions of the occupied territories, no effort has been made to have the German government carry out the duty which 1t assumed when 1t un- dertook to take over by force the countries concerned.
 Tt Is all the more difficult to understand why no demand has been made upon Germany to fulfill It's obligations in this regard when the German government has never put forth any claim to poverty of food for It's own people and It's huge armies which are striking at the roots of freedom and civilization wherever they can"
 Hull stated, however, that the government "has 0 deeply sympa- thetic attitude toward all phases of distress, suffering, and the need for relief alike in every part of the world, from China to Finland"
 The State Department, he said prefers to pursue a broad general policy rather than one of advocat- ing or opposing individual plans or proposals for relief