Indianapolis Times, Volume 40, Number 265, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 March 1929 — Page 3

.MARCH 26, 192’9

NATIONS FACE GRAVE MUDDLE ON \M BOAT Slate Department to Sift Case; Wait Canadian Protest. B)‘ t lilted Prrgg WASHINGTON. March 2G.—The Canadian government took full charge today ol the inquiry into the sinking of the suspected rum .schooner I’m Alone off the Louisiana coast last Friday by coast guard craft. Vincent Massey, Canadian minister, called at the state department today to make formal inquiry after it had been established definitely night that the schooner was registered at Lunenburg, N. S. The British embassy will watch developments in the incident closely, however, to determine whether the rum-running treaty between the United States, Great Britain and the Dominions is involved. Further reports of the British consul general, it was said, will be submitted directly to the Canadian minister, since the sunken craft was of Canadian registry. Unsatisfied with the report of the sinking furnished by the treasury, the state department made further inquiries in a'n attempt to clarify unspecified points which would bear upon the right or wrong of the coast guard action. As complete a report as is available may be furnished the Canadian legation today. Diplomats and administration officials are taking a serious view of the incident, while surviving members of the crew and Captain John T. Randall of the I’m Alone remain in custody of federal officers at Newr Orleans. The I'm Alone crew today formally was charged with conspiracy to defeat the tariff act and held for a hearing before the United States commissioner at New Orleans. Action Is Challenged Other developments in the situation are: 1. Diplomatic officials informally challenged the action of the cutter and intimated a joint CanadianEnglish protest would be made to the state department. 2. Secretary of Treasury Andrew J. Mellon, under whom the coast guard operates, upheld the cutter Dexter and Walcott which participated in the chase and sinking of the I’m Alone. 3. Frank B. Kellogg, secretary of state, explained the state department would have to examine the facts before deciding whether the Dexter and Walcott had violated international law. 4. International law books contained a partial precedent in which the British government had acquiesced in seizure of a law violator outside the prescribed limit when the vessel was connected with the shore by small boats. Canada Enters Dispute 5. Several undetermined questions regarding anti-smuggling legislation and treaties appeared destined for settlement in the international exchanges expected >• <;r rhe I’m Alone Incident. 6. Diplomats concerned as well as American authorities, apparently accepted as a fact that I’m Alone was a rum boat engaged in supplying small boats off the American coast. 7. Canada's entry into the situation as the aggrieved party in place of Great Britain was held by some observers to mean a more vigorous protest might be lodged than would have been the case if only London were concerned. Mellon and British and Canadian diplomats clearly were in disagreement today as to the rights conferred by the identical liquorsmuggling treaties in force between the United States and Canada and Great Britain. Confusion in Arguments Diplomatic authorities contended the right of search and seizure outside the treaty limit was not conferred by the treaty unless the chase began within the three-mile limit and was continued as a "hot pursuit” tu „ne point where the defending craft was overhauled. Confusion results from the fact that while interested diplomats discuss the case in its relation to the three-mile limit, Mellon discussed no relation of the twelve-mile limit which was created by a customs act of some years ago, but which the United Press is informed, the British and Canadians never have recognized. In addition, there is the limit set up in the liquor treaties which say search and seizure may occur within any distance from shore the sus- , pected vessel could sail or steam in one hour or any distance which could be covered by a confederate small boat in one hour. Three Courses Open Three possible courses lay open to Canadian and British officials today. The way: 1. Drop the matter. 2. Protest formally m .rely in order to prevent a precedent which might prove troublesome in the future : 3. Protest and demand damages and reparations for the loss of the craft and the death of a seaman. This latter course eventually would throw the entire matter before congress, which would be required to appropriate any sum which might be fixed for damages and reparations. ARREST 32 AUTOISTS Various Traffic Law Violations Charged to Drivers. Thirty-two motorists were arrested Monday night for traffic law violations. Six were arrested for (speeding, eight for failure to obey silent traffic signals, nine for failure to top at preferential streets, and nme for failure to display proper Ushta.

Stars to Shine Again in Butler Annual Follies

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Musical Show Will Be Presented Second Time Tonight. In the return performance of the “Fairview Follies,” to be given by the Butler Men’s Union at Keith’s theater tonight, Janet Morris of Newcastle has the speaking lead. She plays opposite Bob Ford. Mis§ Morris and Ford constituted a striking scene in the initial performance of the Follies last week when they presented ’’Wonderful You.” The number was written by Wayburn Langraf, a student at the’ university. Vincent Haines and Ruth Otte, two of the city’s leading younger vocalists, have the singing leads and were well received at the last presentation. Comedy leads are played by Mary Lou Clark, Henry Gibson and Howard Chadd. All members of the cast and choruses of one hundred are members of the student body. TJiis is the second annual revue.

PLAN DRIVE TO HELPJ.EPERS Funds for Colony to Be Collected in City. Serving the dual purpose of celebration of the anniversary of -he battle of Manila and the collection of funds for the leper colony at Culion, Indianapolis citizens have banded together to make May 1, “Philippine day,” a success. Frank D. Stalnaker is chairman of a committee to collect funds for the lepers of Culion. Other members of the committee in this city are Frederic M. Ayres, Arthur Baxter, Arthur V. Brown, A. L. Block. James W. Fesler, Russell B. Harrison, Edward "A. Kahn, J. K. Lilly, Dr. Carleton B. McCulloch, Joseph A. McGowan, Curtis H. Rottger, Elmer W. Stout and Evans Woollen. The movement to collect $2,000,000 for medical equipment, research laboratories and buildings to combat leprosy is of national scope and is known as the Leonard Wood Memorial for Eradication of Leprosy. During the years General Leonard Wood was governor-general of the Philippines he interested him-, self in the Culion colony. Money gifts should be sent to the members of the local committee or to the offices of the Leonard Wood Memorial, 1 Madison avenue. New York City. Checks may be made payable to Frank D. Stalnaker, chairman.

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‘STICKER’ RULE i PUT BACK IN | SAFETYBOARD Amendment Pending Two Months Passed to End Snarl., Responsibility for cancellation ol i police traffic stickers was back in ; the hands of the board of safety today. j City council finally passed the- : traffic code amendment which has i been pending for two months. The council has had several closed cori- | ferences with Mayor L. Ert Slack ; and the safety board on the prob- ; lem. The amended ordinance provides that the city traffic bureau make reports on the second Tuesday oi j each month, giving details of the . number of stickers issued, total fines paid, the number to court and “disposition of those not accounted for.” The code as originally passed provided that the city clerk make monthly reports to city council on I the number of stickers canceled. I Some city officials felt the council was “meddling” in an administrative matter and should confine their attention to “legislation.” , Council intended to stop the practice of cancelling stickers for favorites. A few days of the new ordinance brought to light many “emergency” situations which the police department felt were unfair. Police refused to cancel stickers as they had done heretofore, despite council’s contention that they had the same authority under the new ordinance. A group of, “through” streets was eliminated for the sake of economy in buying stop signs. Heavy trucks of live stock were forbidden in the congested area. Another traffic ordinance amendment defines the term “person,” making corporations, companies and other business firms responsible for the acts of drivers. This amendment was to enable prosecutors to obtain convictions against joint-owners of i automobiles. DELAY SHOOTING (CASE Youth Shot by Woman When He Invades Her Yard. The cases of Mrs. Charles J. Wagner, 5154 Southeastern avenue, and Aioert Bakemeyer, 19. of 1349 Marlowe avenue, on a shooting affray charge, were continued Monday in Municipal court to April 11. They were arrested Sunday night. Mrs. Wagner was arrested on a technical charge of assault and battery and released on her own recognizance after she shot Bakemeyer in the leg with a revolver. He and a group of youths invaded her yard which adjoins a dance hall and shouted abusive language. Bakemeyer is in the detention ward of the city hospital charged with trespass. ORDERS STREET WORK City Council of Crawfordsvilie Plans Resurfacing. JSh Times tince.ial CRAWFORDSVILLE, March 26. Numerous public improvements are being planned by the city council during the coming season. A large number of downtown and residential streets are to be resurfaced during the summer. Most of the streets are paved with brick and have become very rough through years of usage. Contracts have been awarded to Clements and Clements by the council for repairing of several thousand square feet of concrete sidewalks in the downtown district. It is hoped to have the sidewalk work under way within the next few days. Woman Fails in Suicide Effort Mrs. Nellie Ford, 522 Fletcher avenue, attempted suicide Monday after a quarrel with her husband. Police were called and sent her to the city hospital. She later was sent home.

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