Indianapolis Times, Volume 43, Number 238, Indianapolis, Marion County, 12 February 1932 — Page 7

FEB. 12, 1932.

WASHINGTON IN DILEMMA OVER JAPAN'S STAND Peril to China and Great Powers Grows, as Nippon Intensifies Attack. BY WILLIAM PHILIP SIMMS Srriopii-Howard Foreign Editor WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.—Baffled, befuddled, and dismayed, official Washington today scanned the far eastern storm clouds for anything remotely resembling a rift—anxiously, but in vain. Instead, a dozen ruddy danger signals had thrust themselves above the horizon in the last twenty-four hours, warning of increasing peril to China and to the great powers whose fighting men and warships arc clustered at Shanghai. Further advices from Tokio add gravity to Japan’s proposal to “internationalize” China’s principal cities—a proposal which the state department characterized as a step in the direction of dismemberment. Japan, it appears, is prepared to go the absolute limit to smash the Chinese boycott. If the United States and other foreign powers are unwilling to join her to make China behave properly, by increasing international control by the above, or some other, method, she will complete the job alone. Huge War Orders Reported Humiliated by their fortnight of failure to rout the Chinese from Shanghai, the Japanese general staff, observers here anticipate, will make the Yangtze and Whangpoo run with blood if necessary to “save their face.” Other factors from widely separated parts of the world have cropped up to add to the uneasiness here. 1. Moscow reports that Japan has placed enormous orders for war materials in France, which country had advanced 800,000.000 yen—s4oo,000,000 at the normal rate of exchange—with which to carry on. 2. Similarly it is reported that the Skoda works, in Czecho-Slovakia, is working day and night on war orders from Japan. Czecho-Slovakia is France’s ally. 3. From Harbin dispatches state that beneath a cloak of unwonted silence, Soviet Russia is preparing feverishly against a Japanese surprise attack in North Manchuria. Camouflaged troop movements were in progicss in the direction of Vladivostok and other strategic points. England “Counted Out” 4. Speeches in the house of commons reveal that in the present world crisis Great Britain will have to be counted out, so far as any vigorous stand against Japan is concerned. Her trade is lower than it has yet been, unemployment has set anew all-time record and very pessimistic news is arriving daily from India. 5. France, long the one prosperous country in Europe, now is reported increasingly hard hit. Orders from Japan would be welcome and helpful. And, despite denials, far eastern observers here and abroad remain convinced that there is* some sort of understanding between the two countries covering the Orient. 6. It is regarded as significant that the League of Nations, instead of boldly tackling the far eastern conflict, is doing its utmost to hold Dr. Yen, the Chinese delegate, in check to prevent him invoking Article 16, with its all-for-one-and-one-for-all provisions. Stimson in Dilemma Meanwhile, from Capitol Hill, pours the most conflicting advice. Some advocate a strong hand. Some urge scuttling as fast as possible from the scene of trouble. Others suggest a boycott against Japan, only to be reminded by still another school that a boycott is almost tantamount to an act of war. And so on. Hopelessly divided as to policy, Washington apparently is united on only one thing; namely, that the state department must do nothing that risks getting us into war. Asa result of ah the foregoing, Secretary of State Stimson. fully aware of the perils that beset every step of the way, is a mighty busy, and a mighty tired man. His days are taken up with conferences with division chiefs and diplomats. Nights find thim studying reports—from Shanghai, Tokio, Manchuria, Europe. Perhaps more than any other Washington official just now, he knows what it is to anoint his worries with the midnight oil. ** Boy Dies Suddenly By United Pm* TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Feb. 12. The first fatality of the 1932 football season was recorded here Thursday with the death of James Haton, 12. He died of heart disease after kicking a football. *

Us Vmr Crafty _h—trust You ~ Open a eonven- * lent Winitinr WINPSOK JEWELKWOAVPANY V t 35 North Hliooi. St—-Ljric ™ndi of mi- / BHMB / sorfrrmn. i •>' ]. ABUT 3 1,1 / n,d - £> / Expert WafcJi Pay SI.OO / Repairing a Weefe/ fft / Gives \\ &*.** \Wi Satisfaction 'm Most reasonable 18-Kt. Solid Gold n *" Wedding Rings Bagnette Wrist Witch Rrt.,n/.,i 7 _ tasliions newest creation C 7.S a& $c rtaw - " cw, °" l ' s l y== designs .... . ... Pay SI.OO a Week!

'p® M jLM£~

BY BEN STERN THE Lincoln Republicanism hypodermic has been in great use this week, as usually is on the occasion of the Great Emancipator’s birthday in an election year. The two big Lincoln dinners of the year, however, will be staged tonight, when southern Indiana and state Republicans gather at Evansville, and Second district workers at Logansport. Charles W. Jewett, former mayor of Indianapolis, is to be the principal speaker at the Lincoln Club dinner. A candidate for the nomination for Governor in 1922, Jewett has assumed a watchful waiting attitude, wit a “rain bucket” handy, in event of a deadlock in the Republican state convention. Tne Evansville dinner will, however, be the cynosure of attention, as all factions of state and district Republicanism will be present to gauge sentiment and send up trial balloons. For several campaigns the biennial dinner there has been seized upon as an auspicious moment and place to sound out sentiment. tt n tt Among those present at Evansville will be M. Bert Thurman, national committeeman, so far the outstanding contender for the governorship, and representative of the candidates. Thurman is expected to make formal announcement within a few weeks. Although Senator Leroy J. Dickinson of lowa is to be the principal speaker, more interest is expected to be shown in the aspirants for state office. Steve Cook of Evansville is to announce as an applicant for tl'.e nomination for secretary of state. u n tt They don’t need Cook down there, but they do need the increment of his father, Wallace Cook, who has been a candidate for congress from the old First to the material benefit of “the boys.” They tell me that when the local papers carried stories about Steve being “urged” to become a candidate for secretary of state, his father bought up the remaining issues of the editions to send to friends. That displays the right kind of sentiment to the Republicans of the Pocket, who have been hard hit financially with the Democrats in control of the city hall and courthouse pay rolls. There will be a lot more interesting political gossip down at the Evansville meeting, which you will, no doubt, have relayed in the near future. ‘MR. ZERO’ ANNOUNCES FOR VICE-PRESIDENCY New York’s ‘Nickel-Restaurateur’ Plans Coast-to-Coast Chain. By United Press NEW YORK, Feb. 12.—Urbain Ledoux, the “Mr. Zero” of New York’s breadlines, made two announcements today. He is a candidate for the vicepresidency of the United States, not as the candidate of any party, “but because I want the people to elect me.” He plans to open a chain of 5 and 10 cent restaurants from New York to the Pacific coast to aid the suffering w’hite collar class and to give employment to chefs and musicians. “I will hire many chefs and mu-, sicians who are without work,” he said. While the people eat, the musicians will play.” INDIANAPOLIS COUPLE FLEE CHINESE CITY Hostilities at Nanking Force Americads to Evacuate. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin and Nora Marx, Indianapolis missionaries in Nanking, China, were among seven other Americans forced to evacuate the city due to hostilities, according to dispatches received here Thursday. Seven other Indianapolis persons were taken from Nanking early this week. C. A. Birch, former missionary in China, and director of religious education of the United Christian Missionary Society here, said Mrs. Marx had cabled of the evacuation. Dr. Clifford H. Plopper, formerly of this city, and brother of the society treasurer here, also was forced to leave. Birch said Mr. and Mrs. Marx were forced to flee from Nanking ! in 1927.

Attention! Men! Young Men! Check and Double Check These Values! H|jf 2-Trouser Suits and Topcoats mWIL First Time Ever Offered ANYWHERE at This Low Price! AISO OVBTCOCItS 'SjL <1 mmr First Quality Full-Fashioned M MBKBm • \ o.s. pat. off lour choice of new fabrics, new pat- (mw MBBuBEM \ \ ,__ __ _ terns and new colors in TWO-TROU- wMmj hi I UHm mJll II ■# ■ U jMk IP* SER SUITS, TOPCOATS and OVER- §1 j ; gyggjf bSkMBHB .yv-'VM ■ | SJm SB mS g| 1L B COATS at the sensationally low price // .7 /l Jt M JfJp? fflsßr i/,\, Ss H £3pra BUEBffIB | | Mi of $10! They're smartly tailored and V./ g | SmmWr4'll I El Bra Hr |S| aft B look twice the price! Make these sav- * eMb $ (SJI fjf - A i Hill m II £ i"gs YOUR SAVINGS! gap Wsf i :\ Discontinued Models That Sold for $1 a Pair ColiCgG - COTtl TrOiISGTS Men ’ s Genuine W WB! M w V ||| Until Just a Few Days Ago! & i fßmmM m HI IBBEFIF-Hi In cream co,or with A __ >3U©CIC Wfi-L/ \lji I > wide 22-inch wi J - * i -a-r-i 1\ \ Choice of Extra Space fjjl I W sturdy Corduroy !** ° JL NOTE! IV \ 16 Brand New |g3| j||| and Extra . | ffilHwlll i°o p m and *I3.CKOtS All Sizes e 53.50 Riding Breeches.. .$2.19 jm**. Tomorrow is the second day of this great selling of famous “Carlton” firstw quality full-fashioned silk hose! Every pair absolutely perfect . . . bought at /fmmw a close-out price .. . and offered to yoq at a 41% reduction! Choice of picot- i D r* i • 1/ | i f onrs nm tO P fh> ffons "’ ith P ,ain or lace we,ts and reinforced welt semi-service weights. Os -r\ i\eCOra-£>reaßing Val tie! 1 ,o(JU Men S high-twist construction with Silk French heels, plaited soles, cradle feet and ijl Jravel-stops! You’ll find true economy in buying six or a dozen pairs tomorrow £££ _ ——J 99 n I | a ■ JilJ at this unparalleled low price! bIoOW-D—W- ' OanTOriZeCl OrOadClOlh Just 62 Smart $25 Winter WMBftaai/j A HT C a wi i m m J- . J II M at This Drastically Low-Price ■§ \V\ \\ v V t ' qe \' /Jfti \ wu-.r-, Pllft \ "W/A SANFORIZED \\ \V' ~ oL ;^ All must go to make room for spring merchandise! MEANS \\ \\ " "aTvaLsTat £* .... Cota'\\ \\ i confuse these shirts with ordinary broad- : ■:< i m themselves $9.95. Wjß doth shirts because of their low price! These “SANTn wnmen’t 5,#, I ” j absolute limit in <\m FORIZED” broadcloth shirts are superior because Novelty and cam tove'd chm'hmf Lid", U ‘ b \\ W~\¥i they are absol “‘' | y Pie-shrunk and guaranteed color- . '■.fl cnnia w . * /A.VW Al AM fast! Full ct and smartly tailored. Sizes 14 to 17. Winter Coats vy inier -‘Babe Ruth” Athletic Union Suits, 36 to 50 79c , \ 1 $4,95 $1,95 J irues your si *“ All-Wool Pull-Over Sweaters, plain, .36 to 42 ... .$1.49 1 ______________ ______ shirts to flu 686 “Talon” Fastener Suedecloth Lumberjacke 5... .$1.93 BLOCK’S-Downstairs Store. J BLOCK’S-Downstairs Store. VJ 1:1 . Look! Look! Thrifty Women and Misses!! Transform Your Winter Costume With ~ J (hC r One of These $4 and $5 r ootwear ivt_ taj , D* m o Featured at the Lowest Price in Many Years! Ah 5 W U iJL ill 11SL l S />. C(\ Ties * and oxfnte in Choice of Rough QC In Black, M ZmK tp | *057 smart leathers and fashionabie and Smooth $1 •Ot) Navy, Brown and * S / ■ ■■■■■■ styles marked down for Febru- c . e . . 1 If , UM | I ‘ary Clearance! All sizes in the Spring Straws! J| High Colors! WU, ' 3 JAI group but not in every style! wLgj , .J _ Brims that dip down over the eye! Others that tip back! Sfp ' ) Dr Warren’s Sripntifie qs The eff ects are magically different and produce a welcome \l ArchSuDDort Inw Sh,l § 2 note for Now and Spring! Small, medium and large head- 7 \! A s, '.I n sizes - Many delightfully trimmed with jaunty bows with still •/ I! others displaying pert quills .. . come in and see them to- ' \ / tM BLOCK’S—Downstairs Store. morrow! BLOCK’S—Downstairs Store. I New Arrivals Double the Importance of This Sale Tomorrow! Treat for Thrifty Little Misses! Smart and Inexpensive New Sale of Girls’ R F C l£T Wash Dresses Sizes 2 to 6 t Guaranteed All Copies of Higher Priced Styles for Women and Misses / Colors! j The prints are new and different! The colors bright and P retty! The st y ,es practical and smart! You will a BJf A II c. instantly recognize these tub-frocks as values ... we Neu) Colors All Sizes know because we’ve sold hundreds of them in the last Styles and ■■■■■> from 14 to 20 few days to enthusiastic mothers. Circular skirts, pleats, j/f . • joc i ao tucks, bows, belts and other fashion details make these Materials | arid 36 to 48 frocks exceptional at 59c! You can choose from silk crepes, rayon canton crepes, /\A trifop foTojp smart prints, featherweight diagonal woolens and novel- I \ \ \7 = *2— SQ—ties . . . all dress values far beyond this low price level! \ \ „ 0 n „ p . Pi!e Featuring peasant sleeves, lingerie touches and the sash- \ \ n!Z. M iTJ'i e“n w ™il' 'U n ionable fitted silhouette! \ y, to "• 10 to u - to 19 - BLOCK’ 'i —Downstairs Store. BLOCK’S —Downstairs Store.

THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

PAGE 7