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VEHLIN6 WILL FACE QUIZ BY GRAND JURORS Conduct of Coroner’s Office Will Be Probed by Prosecutor’s Order. LAW VIOLATION IS SEEN Impeachment May Follow; Investigation Welcome, Says Official. BY DICK MILLER Charges that Coroner Fred W. Vehling has conducted illegal autopsies and obtained fees for them from county commissioners will be laid before the Marion county grand jury next week by Prosecutor Herbert E. Wilson. Following The Times’ revelations m alleged misconduct, Wilson announced late Friday that he would present evidence in an effort to determine if Vehling has violated state laws and if he can be impeached for the purported maladministration. Vehling stolidly denies there is Anything wrong in operations of his office, and, following Wilson’s announcement of the coming probe, said he would welcome the investigation. Bares Improper Action In the last week, The Times has uncovered cases in which Vehling ordered autopsies of bodies of persons who died from natural causes. The state law and rulings of the Indiana supreme court hold the coroner can not perform post-mor-tems unless there is death by violence, or some indication of criminal action resulting in death. Much of the evidence presented the grand jury for its investigation will be that which The Times has revealed. The grand jury will be shown alleged discrepancies in city hospital death returns and those made out by Vehling after conducting purposed “curiosity” autopsies, the grand jury will hear charges that Vehling, or some of his deputies, collected a $25 autopsy Ice in each case. High-handed methods of the coronor in alleged "stealing” of bodies of persons w'ho died from natural causes also will be shown the probe group. Exorbitant Fees Alleged Allegations that Vehling conducted autopsies on bodies without consent of relatives and friends, and then charged exorbitant rates when persons retained other undertakers for the burial, also will be laid before the grand jury. Instances in which the coroner and his aids are alleged to have threatened to change verdicts to block collection of insurance by beneficiaries of deceased persons, also were charged. One instance where Vehling is alleged to have threatened relatives and friends of victims of a train crash with arrest if they interfered with his autopsy program, also is to be presented the quiz group. Several months ago The Times Related how Vehling was performing alleged unwarranted autopsies. Since then he has exhausted his annual 53.600 autopsy fund and sought $350 additional from county councilmen. His request was refused and, although commissioners have threatened to sue him on his bond, no such action has been taken. Neither have commissioners taken steps to reclaim alleged illegal fees paid Hugo Summers, former constable of Vehling. for purported false services of writs. It w r as discovered the law did not provide for Summers’ post and he was discharged. Suits Are Filed Wilson’s decision to investigate the coroner’s office followed conferences with persons who have, in some cases, filed suits against Vetoing for damages for his activities in natural death cases. In the last ten days. Wilson and Vehling have had heated conferences over the situation. Vetoing first refused to accept Wilson’s advice on performance of post-mortems. Several days ago he said he would be advised by Harvey Grabill, county attorney, but Grabili refused, stating he was not eligible to serve. Wilson’s statement relative to th grand jury investigation and probable impeachment action: “The prosecutor feels that- sufficient evidence has been presented to this office concerning conduct of the Marion county coroner to warrant the prosecutor laying the entire matter before the grand jury. “The grand jury will be asked to determine whether the coroner has violated any laws contrary to the criminal statutes of Indiana. Vehling Makes Reply "The grand jury also will be asked to determine whether the coroner’s conduct in office has been such as to warrant the prosecutor filing impeachment proceedings against him. “The state will commence presentation of evidence as soon next week as the grand jury will be able to hear the same.” Vehling’s statement in answer to announcement of the investigation follows: “I feel the conduct of my office is according to law'. Records in my office will reveal the true status of the office. I welcome the grand jury probe. “I am confident that the result will serve as an answer to the criticism of the management of my office." Hourly Temperatures fi a. m 52 8 a. m 52 7 a. m 50 9 a. m 53

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Three State Battles to Climax Grid Season

If the football prognosticators are as wrong as the weather man, Hoosier grid fans are in for some surprises today. Despite forecasts of rain and possible snow, perfect football weather was in prospect this morning for the three major battles on Indiana gridions, climaxing a hectic season. Hoosierdom’s two oldest rivalries, dating back to the gay nineties were overshadowed by the comparative newcomer, Notre Dame vs. Southern California, in national interest. Regardless of the importance of the South Bend classic, the Pur-due-Indiana struggle at Bloomington and the Wabash-De Pauw affair at Crawfordsville promised their annual fireworks, and state fans flocked to the battle scenes. Southern California’s sun-kissed

YEARS’ MASQUERADE AS GIRLS ENDED BY FARMER BROTHERS

Father at 80 By United Press GREAT BEND, Kan., Nov. 21.—Charles (Uncle) Andress, 80, wealthy retired circus man and magician, is “the proudest man in the world” because he is the father of an B‘i-pound boy. “Only one in sixty-five men of 80 years marry women of 27 and live happily,” he said. “And not one out of 200 of these marriages are blessed with children. Virgie and I have broken both records.” Virgie, Uncle Charley’s wife, is the former Virginia Pritchard, 27. The couple was married just a year ago.

WALKER’S VISIT CHEERS MOONEY Convict Given New Hope of Release From Prison. By United Press SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 21.—Mayor James J. Walker of New York, speeding westward to plead the case of Tom Mooney with the Governor of California, brought new hopes of freedom to the imprisoned labor leader today. Waiting behind San Quentin walls, where he has been a convict for fifteen years, Mooney expressed jubilance over Mayor Walker’s decision to make a personal plea in his behalf to Governor James Rolph Jr. Warden James B. Holohan, stern but kindly overseer of San Quentin, allowed Mooney to give his first newspaper interview in two years. “It is great news that Mayor Walker is coming,” the militant labor worker said. “I am honeful that good will come of it. I'll get a hearing for the first time since I have been in San Qj e ntin. It’s been a long time. "If I ever get a ;fore the Governor, the facts and\erits of my case will free me. lam certain of that. They have denied me the right many times before, but I hope things will be right this time.” DETECTIVES PRAISED FOR MURDER ARREST Morrissey Commends Pair for Their Diligence in Alley Killing. Detectives Morris Corbin and Charles Peats today were commended by Chief Mike Morrissey for the arrest of Samuel W. Wilson, R. R. 7, Box. 96. alleged alley slayer of Joseph Steinoerger, 602 South Meridian street. The detectives arrested Wilson Wednesday night, a month after Steinbcrger was found near death in an alley in the rear of 725 East Georgia street. Morrissey said Corbin and Peats worked day and night to solve the mystery and “arrests of this kind are the direct result of faithful devotion to duty and determination to give the city police work they feel is due.” Clews which led to Wilson's arrest were obtained in a south side booze joint following the arrest of a notorious booze runner. Prince Nicholas Breaks Arm }•: ! llitvll 'Pi t'SS LONDON. Nov. 21.—An exchange telegraph dispatch from Vienna said Prince Nicholas of Rumania, broke his arm in an automobile accident near the village of Kiseler. The Rumanian government has been busy this week denying that the prince married a commoner against the wishes of his brother, King Carol.

nnHE Woodrow Wilson Filmx Memorial, to be presented in Keith's theater Saturday, Nov. 28, under auspices of The Times, is a faithful and vivid portrayal of events in the life of America's war President. War scenes in the Film-Memo-rial are all of actual battles. The soldiers are not make-believe actors. They are American doughboys, fighting for their lives. The shell holes are real. The barbed wire is the enemy’s barbed wire. The men shown dropping are dying men. The menihurled Into the air are being tori to shreds by shrapnel. The limbless bodies beings carried to the rear on -J5

j Trojans, primed for their major test, blocked Notre Dame’s claim to a third consecutive national title, when the leaders of the coast and mid-west collegiate ranks crcesed paths for the sixth time in as many I years. Approximately 55,000 fans were | expected to pack the South Bend ; stadium for the season’s outstanding intersectional affair. The Irish of Hunk Anderson, who lost their last game to U. S. C. in 1928, and since have turned in twenty-five triumps in twenty-six starts, ruled I 2-to-l favorites. A scoreless tie battle with Northwestern is the only blot on the per- ! feet three-campaign record. Marchie Schwartz, Notre Dame’s all-America j half back, who is a- star of the first i magnitude in every department of

Law Asked to Change Their Names to Those of Men; Don Male Attire. BY LOWELL NUSSBAUM Times Staff Correspondent SUMMITVILLE, Ind., Nov. 21. Their life of masquerade at an end, Geneva and Nola Lee Armstrong, 33 and 31, husky farm “girls,” today wish the whole world to know they are men. Doffing the feminine attire they have worn since birth, the two, neat in masculine attire, Friday visited an attorney’s office at Anderson, and through him filed petition In Madison circuit court to change their names to those of men, Geneva, the elder of the two, wishes to be known as Gene, while Nola Lee would become Noel. No reason for the change was given. But to their neighbors, legal action started by the Armstrong ’’sisters” means little and they still use the feminine pronoun in referring to the “girls.” Lived Like Hermits “They have dressed for many years in blue denim blouses and skirt, the last few years wearing overalls part of the time while working on their 200-acre farm. When away from home, they dressed as women,” said one close neighbor. “Complexion of one is light and the other dark, and the dark one has to shave often., I guess they bob&ed their own has'. Their voices were pretty husky for women’s voices. “They were almost hermits, seldom leaving their farms, and not associating with 'neighbors, except to nod or speak in passing. “The two of them do more work on the farm than any four other men in Madison county. None of their acquaintances could account for action of their parents, John and Mary Armstrong, in rearing them, and two older brothers, who died a number of years ago, as girls. The parents died several years ago. The other brothers are living, neither of whom was reared as a girl. Farm Well Stocked Geneva and Nola Lee, or rather, Gene and Noel, acquired the farm, where they always have lived, in settlement of their father’s estate. Their farm is one of the most modern in the community, two tractors and other up-to-date equipment, including a corn husker. They even own a threshing machine which they purchased a few years ago to be as independent as possible of help of neighbors. They own a luxurious automobile, neighbors said, but seldom leave home in it. They are known through the countryside as growers of fine watermelons and muskmelons, selling their produce from wagons in nearby towns for a number of years. Usually, it was said, they would hire neighborhood boys to make deliveries. When they attended school near their home, it was as girls, and they played with boys and girls impartially, former schoolmates said. However, they never had dates with either boys or girls. Both Are Good Looking “They were good looking ‘girls,’ ” said Attorney Arthur C. Call, representing them in their court petition, “and they were good-looking ‘men’ when they came into my office.” The attorney, who had known the parents for years, and always had seen “Geneva” and ’Noel” dressed as girls, did not recognize them at first when they walked into his office, in male garo, and with their hair cut short. A reporter who visited the Armstrong home was received on the back porch by Geneva, while Nola remained in the kitchen. Geneva refused to talk until he had consulted his attorney. They refused to pose for photographers.

VIVID WAR SCENES ARE SHOWN IN WOODROW WILSON FILM-MEMORIAL

stretchers a e those of America’s own beloved sons. There is no make-believe about the medical operations shown performed on the field by the army surgeon. The dead and wounded lying in the trenches are not pretending. It is all terribly real. It creates such a detestation of war as makes one determined that there never shall be another one. This genuineness of tile Woodrow Wilson Film-Memorial is what distinguishes it from all other motion-pictures and renders comparison with it impossible. There truthfully is no other motion picture like it.

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the game—running, kicking, passing, blocking, and tackling—was expected to provide the difference between victory and defeat for the Hoosiers. It will be Notre Dame’s speed against Southern California's power. Nine 1931 all-America candidates will be in action—Schwartz, Hoffman, Yarr, Kurth and Krause of Notre Dame, and Mohler, Williamson, Pinckert, and Baker of U. S. C. Indiana U.’s rugged line, which checked all-America Pug Rentner and his Northwestern playmates last Saturday, was in for another severe test today against Purdue’s flashy backs, rated the best group of ball carriers in the Big Ten. Although Purdue was rated a slight favorite, the rejuvenated Crimson was given an almost even chance to retain possesion of the coveted “old oaken bucket,” symbol of grid supremacy between the Hoosier Big Ten twins. Indiana gained the trophy with a 7 to 6 upset at Lafayette last fall De Pauw’s flashy ball carriers, headed by Don Wheaton, were ex-' pecteti to have the better of the argument at Crawfordsvile. Wabash will match Varner, sensational sophomore, and Swartout, but the Tigers still hold the edge in the line. Last year’s 7 to 6 battle, when a supposedly weak Scarlet crew almost wrecked the high-powered Methodists, keeps De Pauw from being the overwhelming favorite which comparative scores indicate.

PASTORS TO BE LEGION GUESTS Ministers Will Be Invited to 1932 Convention. One outstanding minister from every church denomination in the United States will be invited to be a guest of the American Legion at its 1932 convention in Portland, Ore., Henry L. Stevens Jr., national commander, told department commanders, adjutants and service officers at closing sessions of the national meeting here Friday. Ministers will be asked to attend committee deliberations as well as general sessions, “so they may become living affidavits to the real service that the legion is carrying I on.” The legion's request for a nationwide referendum on the prohibition question is at the foot of preferential legislation incorporated into the 1932 program, Stevens pointed out. “We have kept'faith with convention action and have done our duty when the national legislative committee lays in the hands of the congressional committees the resolution of the national convention,” Stevens said. “We should tell congressmen it is up to them to devise the machinery for carrying out such a referendum.” Mrs, Louise Williams, president of the auxiliary, also addressed members at the closing meeting. PORKER PRICES HOLD STEADY AT CITY YARDS Cattle Show Only Nominal Trend; Sheep Dull. Hogs showed little change this morning at the city yards. The week ended with prices at relatively the same levels as Friday’s average. The bulk, 170 to 300 pounds, sold for $4.50 to $4.75; early top holding at $4.75. Reecipts were estimated at 2,500; holdovers were 183. In the cattle market slaughter classes showed only a nominal price range. Receipts were 50. Vealers sold off 50 cents at $7 down. Calf receipts numbered 100. Not enough lambs were on hand to tnalce a market, prices remaining quotably steady or at $6.50 down Receipts were 100. NAB NEGRO !N ’HOT CAR’ Boy, 14, Caught Driving Stolen Auto, Police Claim. Arrested in a stolen automobile Friday afternoon, following a chase b ya police squad in charge of Sergeant Harry A. Nageleisen, Elmer Montgomery, 14, Negro, of 760 North California street, today faces trial on a charge of vehicle taking. Montgomery, according to Sergeant Nageleisen, was driving the automobile of H. J, Ransbury, 4902 Park avenue, stolen more than a week ago from the downtown district. Legion Plans No Circus “The American Legin has nothing to do with arrangements for any benefit circus in Indianapolis this winter,” John R. Hano, Twelfth district commander, said today. Announcement was made following requests for information on whether the legion was sponsoring a charity circus.

JT is declared that \ : hen one witnesses the Woodrow Wilson Film-Memorial for the firs time, he centers his attention upon the main character, Woodrow Wilson, not realizing that the film is crowded with the celebrities of all the nations of the world, who have been prominent during the last fifteen years. Many of those who have witnessed the film have returned to see it over and over again, and only after repeated observation is it realized that the film-memorial is a screen-record of all the great

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22 DIE IN COAL PITS Explosion, Fire Wreck Mine; Seven Are Trapped. By United Press DONCASTER, England, Nov. 21. Charred bodies of twenty-two miners were carried from the pit of the famous Bentley colliery today after an explosion and fire had wrecked the mine. Seven other miners were trapped in the pit. There was little hope of rescuing them. Almost 1,000 miners escaped from the underground tunnels after the explosion. More than thirty others were injured. At the mouth of the pit, a group of pale-faced women and children were huddled, watching removal of the dead and injured. Most of the wemen were hysterical. Some of them stoically awaited outcome of the rescue work. Most of the injured were in a critical condition and two died during the night. DELAY CAPONE APPEAL Gangster Probably Will Remain in Cook County Jail This Winter. By United Press CHICAGO, Nov. 21.—A1 Capone probably will spend the winter in the county jail. His attorneys have obtained delays on their appeal of his income tax evasion case which indicate no order sending him to Leavenworth penitentiary can be cleared before the middle of February. COP’S SLAYERS TRAPPED Thugs Believed Surrounded by Posse in Oregon Mountains. By United Press SALEM, Ore., Nov. 21—Vigilantes, including several hundred citizens and peace officers, early today were believed to nave trapped two thugs who fatally shot a patrolman. The enraged citizens encircled a small area oetween Grant’s pass and Rogue river where the slayers of Special Patrolman Victor Knott are believed to be hiding.

personalities who were engaged in making the history-story which the film unfolds. The difference between the value of the Woodrow Wilson film and ordinary films is strikingly this: Whereas, the value of the ordinary film is limited to its “onetime presentation and observation,” after which it is absolutely useless and is destroyed, the value of the Woodrow Wilson FilmMemorial extends down the years, entailing numerous presentations which will be given periodically. e e a THE older the Woodrow Wilson Film-Memorial grows, the more valuable it becomes. Nobody,

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By United Press NEW YORK, Nov. 21.—The stock | market was firmer today after its j sharp setback Friday. Leading is- | sues rose fractions to a point, and | the others moved in a narrow range I with the majority slightly higher. Volume again was small and | tickers were barely moving after the ; first few minutes. The first sale of United States Steel was made at 63, up a point; Westinghouse Electric 38, up Vi; American Can 74%, up %; Anaconda 14Vi, up %; Radio Corpora- | tion 8%, off Vs, an<j New York CenI tral 3 Vi, up %. Motor shares were active with j changes narrow. General Motors ; firmed up Vs to 25Vi, while Chrysler opened 5,000 shares at 14%, off Vs. Copper shares generally were firm as were the oils. J. I. Case rose Vi point to 40 Vi being helped by a firming up in wheat prices at Liverpool. Small losses were noted in General Electric, American Telephone, Woolworth, National Biscuit, International Telephone, Union Pacific, Pennsylvania railroad, Consolidated Gas and Standard Gas. During the early trading the ■ tendency was toward slightly higher levels but volume continued very | small. New York Stocks Opening (By J. T. Hamill & Cos. i Am Can 74%,Ligg & Myers.. 52% Air Red 59 1 2 Mont’v Ward.. 10% Anaconda 14Va N Y Central ... 37% Am For Pwr.. ll’i N American 36% Am Tel & Tel.. 131%.Nat'l Cash Reg. 16 Auburn 105% Penn R R 27% Byers A M .... 15% Packard 5% Cons Gas ... 69 Vi Radio ?% Case J X 40 Vi 1 R K O 3 Ches & 0hi0... 30 Sinclair Oil 7 Fox Film A .. 6'/ 4 St Oil of N J.. 32% Gen Foods ... 36%:Texas Corp ... 18% Gillette 13Vi U S Stel e 62 Gen Mot 25%!united Corp ... UTa Gen Elec 28 lUn Aircraft 14% Goodyear 25 !Un Carbide ... 34Vi Gold Dust 20‘ a Vanadium 16% Gen Am T Car 43% Westinghouse ..38 Int Nickle .... 8% Woolworth ... 48% Johns Mansville 27V2 1 Chicago Stocks Opening (By James T. Hamill & Cos.) —Nov. 21Ass Tel Util ... _7%!Houd Hersh A.. 13% Bendix Avia ... 18 a Insull com .... 10% Bore Warner .. 12% Lib McNeil prod G% Cent So Wst... 3% Middle West... ft 7 . Cord Corp 6% Sbd Utilities... 1% Cont Chi com.. 2% Swift *Co ... 23 Cont Chi pfd.. 25 Swift Inti 30% Com Edison ...142 HU S Rad & Tel. 13 Gt Lks Arcft. .. 2%

it is pointed out, now could calculate what the Woodrow Wilson Film-Memorial and the community rights to it will be worth, ten, twenty, fifty, and one hundred years hence. But, in establishing the Film-Memorial in the various states, the Woodrow Wilson Memorial society is concerned not alone or mostly with future generations. The immediate object is “to keep Woodrow Wilson alive” right now. It is desired earnestly to have the present generation profit from the inspiration flowing from the memory of his great service to mankind, as portrayed so

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FOUR DIE IN BLAST Nine Are Seriously Hurt in Tanker Explosion. By United Press SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 21. Nine men lay seriously injured today after a gasoline explosion aboard the docked, tanker Charlie Watson that claimed the lives of four shipmates. Most of the injured suffered from burns received when fire broke out after the blasts and reduced the 2,100-ton vessel to a smoke-black-ened hull. The series of explosions, which rocked buildings ten blocks away and almost lifted the tanker out of the water, killed three men instantly. They were Chief Officer B. C. Rippy, 30, Richmond, Cal.; John Gannon, 27, third officer, Oakland. Cal., and Henry Jorgensen, 39, San Francisco. Stanley Dudzick, 20. North Tonawanda, N. Y„ was hurled from the dock into the water. He died a few hours after the accident. The Watson was discharging a cargo of gasoline and a break in the pump was believed to have been the direct cause of the explosions. ENGAGEMENT RUMORED Rosie Dolly, Getting Divorce, May Wed Wealthy Chicagoan. By United Press PARIS, Nov. 21.—Rosie Dolly, the dancer, who soon will receive a divorce from Mortimer B. Davis in New York, was reported today planning to marry Irving Netcher of Chicago. “I am not ready to deny or con- I firm the report,” said Netcher, whose father owns the Boston Store in Chicago. “Neither of us has decided.” _ In the Air Weather conditions at 9 a. m.: Southwest wind, 16 miles an hour; temperature, 53; barometric pressure. 30.23 at sea level; ceiling, scattered clouds, unlimited; visibility, 25 i miles; field, good.

vividly in the Woodrow Wilson Film-Memorial. The Film-Memorial comes herelabeled all over with indorsements by the nation’s representative leaders. In Atlanta, approximately 15,000 people recently had to be turned away for lack of accommodation in the Fox theater, seating 4,800 people. It is anticipated that thousands here will plan to see the presentations. That film will be shown four times on Nov. 28, at 2,4, 6 and 3 p. m. All proceeds, after expenses are paid, will go to the made work committee, to help the city's jobless.

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JAPAN AGREES TO ARMISTICE IN MANCHURIA Flat Refusal Is Followed by More Conciliatory Stand in Tokio. ASK CURB ON CHINESE Truce Duration to Depend on ‘Nonaggravation’ of Nipponese Subjects. BY MILES W. VAUGHN United Trass Staff Correspondent TOKIO, Nov. 21.—The Japanese government today announced it would accept th. League of Nations proposal for an armistice in Manchuria if it provides for a policy of “non-aggravation” of Japanese in Chinese territory. This represents a more conciliatory attitude than shown in the earlier flat rejection cf the armistice plan. Previously, it was learned, Secretary of State Henry L. Stimson had warned Japan, through the ambassador at Washington, that occupation of the Manchurian city of Tsitsihar was dangerous. Foreign Minister Baron Shidehara replied, through the ambassador, that Japaneses occupation of Tsitsihar, which is within the Soviet Russian sphere of influence, was necessary. Two Statements Made The new statement cf Japanese policy toward the league proposals was the second within a few hours. The first statement said that Kekichi Yoshizawa, Japanese delegate, at the league council meeting at Paris, had been instructed to reject the armistice plan, or any other plan limiting activities of Japanese troops in Manchuria. The new statement said the proposal for a commission of inquiry to investigate conditions in China and Manchuria was acceptable to Japan only if it applies to all of China. It also was understood that the commission should not investigate Japan’s military activities and should not supervise Chinese-Jap-anese direct negotiations for settlement of the Manchurian conflict. It was indicated that Japan still would refuse any solution of the conflict which would “save the face” of the Chinese national government at Nanking, feeling that Chiang Kai-Shek, head of the Chinese government, must be overthrown. Control Three Capitals The second statement by the gov- | ernment was a definite softening of its earlier annoncement. The cabinet had contended that the armistice would be tantamount to withdrawal of Japanese troops from Manchuria, as China has demanded prior to peace negotiations. Japan definitely refused such proposals, but the second statement modified the government's position. The Japanese troops already have extended their control over the capitals of all three Manchurian provj inces. The government’s position | would mean that the situation i would remain unchanged while the i armistice is in effect, as far as Japanese activities are concerned. It would be necessary, however, for the Chinese to remain passive, to keep the armistice effective. Washington Optimistic By United Press WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.—Tokio’a conditional agreement to an armistice in Manchuria caused satisfaction and increased optimism today among American officials, who had looked upon earlier reports of definite rejection by Japan as a step away from settlement of the Ori- ; ental quarrel. With its usual caution, the state department would not comment on. this sudden turn of events, or upon reports of threatened Chinese troop movements into South Manchuria. Secretary Stimson continued to work silently on the Manchurian problem, which probably has been more vexing than any * her he has had to deal with since taking office. Anxious for peace at any reasonable price, officials welcomed the League of Nation’s announcement Friday of the Japanese-Chinese armistice “in principle” and the proposed inquiry by an international commission. The view has been ln quarters that the main aim of the league and the United States would have been attained when fighting ceased. Fear New Attack BY D. C. BESS United Press SUIT Correspondent MUKDEN, Manchuria, Nov, 21. A dangerous movement” of Chi nese troops in south Manchuria wao announced today by the Jaaanese military headquarters wtoci aTaCT 13 * Precaut “™ 1-5 General Shigero Honjo, the J aD . anese commander in said there was danger of “aggressive” action. ggrea " The Japanese preparations against fighting m the south, not far from the frontier of China proper were by the f3Ct that stron S troop detachments had been sent to northern Manchuria in the last d t ys * subdue the Chinese ia Tsitsihar. General Ma Chan-Shan was reported still active in the Chinese Eastern railroad area, not far from Tsitsihar. Chicago Editor Dies in Crash l*\i United I'rcHn SANTA FE, N. M., Nov. 21, —— Garth Hyatt, Sunday editor of tho Chicago Herald and Examiner, was killed instantly ten miles north of here Friday night wLen his automobile overturned.

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