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REPEAL BATTLE TO BE GIVEN STATES BY HOUSE MONDAY Resubmission Resolution Adopted by Senate to Be Passed Overwhelmingly By Lower Branch. 41 LEGISLATURES NOW IN SESSION Eighteenth Amendment May Be Well on Its Way Out of Federal Constitution By Mid Summer. RY WALKER STONE t nittd Press .Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON. Feb. 17.—The fight to repeal the eighteenth amendment next Monday will move out of Washington and into the capitals of the forty-eight states. It is a foregone conclusion that the house Monday will pass overwhelmingly the resubmission resolution which went through the senate Thursday by a vote of 63 to 23. Speaker John N. Garner and Floor Leader Henry T. Rainey have summoned house Democrats to a caucus this afternoon, at which they intend to hind all members to carry out the party’s platform pledge and vote for resuhmission.

No doubt a few of the more rabid Democrats will be excused from the caucus, but with 100 wet Republicans already in line, the necessary two-thirds vote is assured. The eighteenth amendment will he well on its way out of the Constitution by midsummer, if the bandwagon sentiment which swept through the senate Thursday, and which will sweep through the house Saturday spreads out over the country. 41 Assemblies in Session In forty-one of the states the legislatures now are in session, and in two more they are scheduid to meet soon. Drafting of measures setting up the machinery for conventions to ratify repeal already has been started in many of the forty-one legislatures. These measures can be acted upon as soon, after (he house votes Monday, as the state department certifies the repeal resolution and transmits copies to the various legislatures. Meanwhile, in the five states where the legislatures are not scheduled to meet this year, agitation for special sessions is starting. Three Obstacles Faced Three practical obstacles are in the way of immediate effective action in the states: 1. The convention method of ratification is unfamiliar. It has not been used since the ratification of the federal Constitution by the original thirteen colonies. All of the existing twenty-one amendments w'ere ratified by legislatures. 2. The rural domination of the legislatures, which gives to the drys a greater proportionate representation. Each legislature has the power to determine the qualifications of delegates to the states ratification convention. This setup will enable the drys in each state to jockey for advantage in the distribution of delegates, giving a greater voice to the dry areas. 3. Tha expense of holding conventions must be borne by state treasuries which, in most instances, are “in the red.” This will give to the drys in some of the state legislatures a forceful argument against calling conventions. Failure of a state to hold a convention has the same legal effect as refusal of r convention to ratify. Drys Are Surprised The convention system of ratifiration contemplates the election of delegates chosen solely on that issue. At the convention, these delegates have only one function, to vote for or against ratification. The convention system favored by the wets, who were afraid of the influence exerted over legislatures by organized drys. Anti-prohibition organizations with headquarters in Washington, sur(Turn to Fage Tent

FILM CENSORSHIP DIES Charge of Will Hays Interest I* Made In House. Bill for censorship of motion pictures was killed by the house of representatives today, after it had been charged that Will H. Hays, movie czar, was interested in the measure. The charge was made by Representative Robert J. Mohlman iDem., Lafayette), chairman of the Judiciary A commmittee, which reported the bill out for indefinite postponement. after Representative Fabius Gwin (DeDm.. Shoals), author of the measure, had demanded a report. Gwin vehemently denied Hays had any connection with the measure and said he never heard of any such link until Thursday night. The bill was introduced Jan. 17. and had slumbered since in committee. STATE WOMAN. 100. DIES Mis* Julia Wright Taken at Home Near Valparaiso. sty f kilrtl Prrrt VALPARAISO. Ind.. Feb. 17. Miss Julia Wright. 100 died at her home seven miles north of Valparaiso. She was born in New York in 183.7.

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OUT IN SCHOOL AGE DEFEATED Attendance of Pupils Until 16 Retained: Installment Buying Stirs Storm. Two bills pertaining to schools and one to installment plan buying precipitated fireworks in the house of representatives today. One of the bills would have permitted children to quit school on completion of eighth grade work, regardless of age, on request of parent or guardian. Present law requires attendance until 16. Proponents argued that to compel a child to remain in school against his will is a waste of time. Those opposing the bill asserted its passage would lower educational standards. The bill was killed. The second school bill would abolish the mandatory sliding wage scale for teachers and fix SBOO a year as minimum salary. This measure was advanced to second reading. Under the present law a teacher with five or more years’ experience must be paid a minimum salary of $1,040 a year. The installment plan buying bill, killed when a motion to strike out the enacting clause prevailed, would have given buyers an equity in goods bought on conditional sales contracts. Speaking for the measure. Representative Fred S. Galloway iDem., Indianapolis!, charged racketeering methods in some of installment plan buying in Indiana. He asserted trat if a buyer had paid S2OO on a $250 bill, the seller, on non-payment in full, could seize all the merchandise and resell it as new. The house also killed a bill providing for a split session of the general assembly, permitting a thir-ty-day sesson; a recess of the same length, and a final thirt.v-one-da.v period, during which no bills could be introduced.

ATTEMPT TO BURN HUEY'S HOME FOILED Prowler Routed by Gunfire: Garage Is Fired. By f nitrd Prrux NEW ORLEANS. Feb. 17.—An attempt to burn the home of Senator Huey P. Long, and possibly take the lives of the senator and his family, was frustrated today by a night watchman, who chased a prowler from the home with gunfire. The prowler escaped under a fusillade of shots fired by the neighborhood watchman, who failed to discover the fire which had been started in the Long garage. Mrs. Long was aroused by some smoke coming from the gasolinesprinkled garage and called the senator. They were unable to discover the source of the fire until the blaze burned the wires leading to the horn of the automobile, causing it to sound.

Senate Quiz Reveals Vast Profits to Insull Brokers

By Znited Prcttf WASHINGTON. Feb. 17.—Paper profits in Insull securities aggregating about $13,630,000 were shown today in the senate stock market investigation to have accumulated for Halsey, Stuart and Cos., investment bankers, who distributed millions of dollars worth of debentures to the public. Transactions back and forth between Insull holdings companies and the investment bankers accounted largely for the profits. H. L. Stuart, president of the banking house, told the committee that his organization's security in-

LEAGUE RIPS JAPAN SEIZURE OF MANCHURA Chinese Province “Puppet State’ of Nippon, Is Ruling. ‘SELF-DEFENSE’ FLAILED Chinese Boycott Is Held Mere ‘Reprisal’ in Tense Situation. BY HARRY FLORY United Press Stuff Correspondent GENEVA. Feb. 17.—The League of Nations condemned Japan today for not submitting the Manchurian dispute to arbitration, and decided that Japan’s military action in Manchuria could not be regarded as measures of self-defense. The league's position was defined in the report of the committee appointed to study the dispute with China and make recommendations for a settlement and published this afternoon. The report called Manchoukuo in effect a “ puppet state” of Japan. "The main administrative and political powers of the ’government of Manchoukuo’ rest in the hands of Japanese officials and advisers,” the report said. ’’The vast ma jority of the population do not support this ’government’ and regard it as an instrument of Japan." Boycott Called Reprisal The report said that both sides were responsible for the tension existing before Sept. 18. 1931. when the Japanese invaded Mukden, but that ‘‘no question of Chinese responsibility can arise for developments since Sept. 18, 1931.” Tre Chinese use of a boycott against Japanese goods after that date “falls in a categorgy of reprisals.” the report said. The League’s recommendations included : Establishment of a government in Manchuria compatible with Chinese sovereignity. Withdrawal of Japanese troops within the railway zone established by treaty. Non-recognition of the state of Manchoukuo, either by members or non-members of the league. Strict observance of the league covenant, the Kellogg anti-war pact, the nine-power treaty, and the assembly’s resolution of March 11, 1932. Poison Gas Is Charged Meanwhile, the Chinese delegation charged poison gas was included in the equipment of the new Japanese army traveling along the Yenchikirin railway to relieve troops at Chanchun and Tungliao. The first section of the league reports insisted that the settlement must observe the peace treaties ana conform with the ten principles outlined in chapter nine of the Lytton report on Manchuria. The second section states: “Whereas, the sovereignty of Manchuria belongs to China, considering the presence of Japanese troops outside the zone of the South Manchurian Railway incompatible with the? legal principles which should govern the settlement . . . the assembly recommends the evacuation of these troops, with a negotiation committee charged as its first object to organize this evacuation and determine the stages and time limits thereof.” U. S. Would Be Invited The report recommended “the establishment within Manchuria within a reasonable period of an organization under the sovereignty and compatible administrative integrity of China,” which would provide a wide measure of autonomy and harmony with local conditions, respecting the rights and interests of Japan and third parties. The recommendations provided that the negotiating committee be established after China and Japan accept the league’s recommendations. The United Sta’js and Russia would be invited to participate in the committee, which would report within three months after the opening of negotiations. The third section stated the assembly’s attitude toward Manchoukuo. declaring its maintenance and recognition incompatible with the fundamental principles of existing international obligations, and the good understanding between two countries on which peace in the far east depends. Hourly Temperatures 6 a. m 36 10 a. m 40 7a. m 35 11 a. m 40 8 a. m 35 12 inoon*.. 41 9a. m..... 36 Ip. m 42

terest in the various Insull organizations was not revealed to the public. He explained it was not customary to make such reve ations, but he said that in the future be believed such relationships should be known to the investing public. Ferdinand Pecora, committee counsel, loosed a barrage of questions about the Halsey, Stuartic Cos radio programs in which the "Old Counsellor” broadcast weekly from early in 1928 to July. 1932. One ol • Old Counsellor's” radio speeches introduced by Pecora was “how a (Turn to Page Twenty-two!

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CITY BUSINESS REVIVAL GOAL Cabinet Is Appointed to Spur Action Here, Mayor Reveals. Appointment of a cabinet to develop plans for the revival of business in Indianapolis has been announced by Mayor Reginald H. Sullivan. First meeting of the group will be Monday afternoon at the Chamber of Commerce when civic leaders will discuss application to this city of plans operated successfully in other cities. First consideration of the group will be directed at a repairing, remodeling and restoration of property campaign similar to one now being conducted in Philadelphia, where .it is said, an expenditure of $15,000,000 in the next six months has been pledged. In announcing the cabinet, headed by Louis J. Borinstein. Sullivan said the campaign will be started “in the hope that not only will business be stimulated along building lines but that it also will Result in our citizens again purchasing from our merchants goods actually needed.” Members of the cabinet are Borinstein, chief; Arthur R. Baxter. Arthur V. Browm, Fermor S. Cannon, Charles W. Chase, Warren C. Fairbanks, Robert C. Fox, John P. Frenzel. Jr., Boyd Gurley, Fred Hoke. William L. Hutcheson, Benjamin Lawrence, Irving W. Lemaux, Felix M. McWhirter, Samuel E. Rauh, P. C. Reilly, Elmer W. Stout, and Evans Woollen.

COLOMBIA TO TAKE DISPUTE TO LEAGUE Covenant to Be Invoked Against Peru. By T nitrd Pres* GENEVA. Feb. 17. Colombia definitely decided today to invoke the League of Nations covenant against Peru, with which it has been involved in a dispute over the tiny river port of Leticia. It was expected that Colombia would appeal to the league under Articles XV of the' covenant, invoked for settlement of the Manchurian dispute between Japan and China. The article provides that the league council investigate a dispute between members, and publish the facts and recommendations for settlement. Leticia is recognized as Colombian territory under a treaty registered with the league. The council discussed the Leticia dispute recently at Peru's suggestion, but the report of the Leticia and Gran Chaco committee was interpreted as giving Colombia the right to expel Peruvians from Leticia and preserve order in Colombian territory. GARAGE HEAD CHOSEN Logansport Man Named Superintendent of Highway Unit. Governor Paul V. McNutt today announced appointment of Ralph K. Sines of Logansport as superintendent of the state highway department garage here, succeeding Stanley Stokes. Salary for the post is $2,626 a year. McNutt also appointed Clem Smith of Terre Haute, secretary of the Indiana Firmen's Association, as state fire marshal under A1 Feeney, director of the new state safety department.

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Upper left—Here is Giuseppe Zangara. who shot five people in a futile attempt to assassinate Presi-dent-Elect Franklin R. Roosevelt. The assassin is shown as he looked in the Dade county jail, Miami, after his arrest. Much of’his clothing was torn off as the officers took him through the excited mob and after reaching the jail he was stripped in a search for weapons. At the left is Sheriff Dan Haraie; at the right, patrolman L. G. Crews, who assisted in capturing the fanatic. Upper right—“He must live!" With this plea. Miss Vivian Graham. 15, granddaughter of Mayor

MORE WORK NEEDED ON STATE BEER BILL Public Policy Committee Continues Study of Draft. Senate committee on public policy has not completed its report on the administration beer control bill. Senator Fred A. Egan iDem.. Gary), chairman, announced today. Egan said at least one more meeting of the committee is necessary to iron out proposed amendments before reporting the bill to the senate. Indiations point to the committee's report being made Saturday forenoon. Egan said. No amendments thus far adopted by the committee materially change the bill's provisions as approved by the lower house, except that amount of licensp fees have been reduced in nearly every instance.

Guard Over Roosevelt Doubled as Train Speeds North; Informal Days Ended

BY FREDERICK A. STORM. I nited Press Staff Correspondent ABOARD ROOSEVELT SPECIAL EN ROUTE TO NEW YORK. Feb. 17.—The six ballets fired at Franklin D. Roosevelt in Miami Wednesday will wield an influence over every public appearance of the President-elect for months to come, it became evident today as his train carried him to New York. Mr. Roosevelt sought to dismiss

MAYOR CERMAK HOLDS OWN IN BRAVE BATTLE FOR LIFE; ASSASSIN’S HEARING DELAYED

Anton J. Cermak of Chicago, left Indianapolis hurriedly Wednesday afternoon, en route to her grandfather's bediide at Miami, Fla. For nearly fifteen hours after the shooting, she was ignorant of the tragedy at Ladywood school, Millersville. Lower—Mayor Anton Cermak of Chicago, gravely wounded by a bullet meant for Mr. Roosevelt, is shown here in a photo taken a few seconds after the shooting. Mayor Cermak is being supported by friends; the bloodstain from his wound is visible on his white short front. The picture was taken as Cermak weakly walked to the Roosevelt auto which took him to a hospital.

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the attempt to assassinate him as a past incident, to be forgotten except for his great interest in the condition of the injured. But secret service men and advisors made it clear that the Presi-dent-elect would be allowed to take no chances and that safeguards unusual even for a President would surround him constantly. Crowds which gathered to cheer the incoming Preisdent at every stop

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VISIT WITH MUSSOLINI IS PLANNED BY HITLER German Chancellor to Make Trip to Italy After Election. By ( nitpd Prr,ts LONDON. Feb. 17.-Adolf Hitler, German chancellor and" leader of German fascism, plans to visit Eenito Mussolini, Fascist premier of Italy, after the German elections March 5, it was learned today from a reliable source here. It would be the first meeting between Hitler and II Duce. The meeting, it was understood, would be designed as an impressive demonstration of ltalo-German friendship and the ideals common between Italian fascism and the national socialism of Hitler's nazi party.

were not allowed to cluster around Mr. Roosevelt's car. Gus Gennerich, personal bodyguard, and an augmented force of secret service men stood close by Mr. Roosevelt, except when the train was in motion. It was made known that Mr. Roosevelt opposed making any change in plans for his inauguration in Washington, but it was evident that some of those around him hoped the outdoor ceremonies would (Turn to Page Nine)

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Judge Names Lawyers to Defend Gunman: Puts Off Arraignment. WOMAN GAINS SLIGHTLY •Hater of Rulers’ Is Facing 80 Years in Prison, Say Officers. Bn I ,titrd Pn s* MIAMI, Fla., Feb. 17.~ Mayor Anton Cemiak's condition was “very satisfactory” at noon today. The Chicago mayor appeared to he “holding his own” in his fight for life. The following bulletin was issued: “Mayor Crr.nr.k is sleeping and hi? conditi/n is very satisfactory. Pulse 96. temperature 9&.Bfi respiration 20.” Dr. T. W. Hutson, who is attending Mrs. Joseph H. Gill, Miami society matron, said that she would be given another blood transfusion early this afternoon. Hutson pointed out that transfusion was not imperative, but would be given to help Mrs. Gill hold the gain she h3s made. Judge E. C. Collins this morning postponed arraignment of Giuseppi Zangara until 10 a. m. Saturday, after appointing three attorneys to dpfenri the diminutive fantaic, 1 whose crazy one-man plot to kill President-Elect F. D. Roosevelt failed Wednesday night. Appoint Assassin's Lawyers The court insisted that Zangara should be defended on four charges of assault with intent to kill, and named James M. McAskill, past president of the Dade County Bar Association; Louis M. Twyman, present president of the association, and Alfred Raia, Italian lawyer, as counsel for the prisoner. Zangara, already in the court room and still insisting he would not accept, legal aid. was forced to acquiesce in the judge's ruling. The small and sullen hater of the “rich and powerful’’ formally is aci cused of a murderous attack upon four persons, among them Presi-dent-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt, who escaped Zangara's bullets, and the three persons . who suffered slight injuries Miss Margaret Kruis. William Sinnott and Russell Caldwell. Additional charges involving the shooting of Mayor Cermak and Mrs. Gill, await the outcome of their iniuries. Personal Doctor Arrives Friends were cheered when Cermak's personal physician arrived from Chicago to join the fight to save him from a bullet intended for President-Elect Roosevelt. Dr. Karl Meyers of the Northwestern university medical staff. Mayor Cermak's own physician, arrived here today by train after storms near Jacksonville Thursday halted an attempt to fly to Miami. With Dr. Meyers were Dr. Frank lirka and State Senator R. V. Graham of Illinois, sons-in-'.aw of Cermak, and William Haberkorn. ser-geant-at-arms of the. Illinois senate. Mayor Cermak was sleeping when they arrived, and he was not awakened. Cermak's daughter, Mrs. Helen Kcnlav, arrived late Thursday to be with her father, and Governor Henry Horner of Illinois was en route, but is not expected here before Saturday night. Face Hard Struggles Both Mayor Cermak and Mrs. Gill, it was evident, face long, hard struggles to recover from the body wounds inflicted by Zangara, who fired wildly at Mr. Roosevelt's car just as thp President-elect, concluded a speech in Bay Front Park Wednesday night. An X-ray report showed that the bullet, which was lodged in the eleventh dorsal vertebra, had passed through Cermak's diaphragm and liver, and physicians did not disguise their concern over his condition. The chief danger, they indicated, was from pneumonia or a heart attack induced by the wound. Others in No Danger Mrs. Gill's doctors announced it would be two days or more before they could pronounce her out of danger. Zangara can be imprisoned for eighty years if convicted of the four assault charges already filed against him, prosecuting officials revealed today. The charges of assault deal only with Mr. Roosevelt and the three who suffered minor injuries. When Zangara was taken from the Miami jail high in the tower of the skyscraper municipal building Thursday for his first appearance in court, he shouted that he did not want a lawyer to help him. “You are the judge, you can do what you want to,” he cried to Judge E. C. Collins in criminal court. Zangara ate almost nothing, jail attendants reported, but did drmk a little coffee. His clothes were returned to him Thursday after he had been kept almost nude through a night of rigorous questioning. “He told me that he had planned to kill President Hoover this week, but that cold weather hurt his stomach and he decided to shoot Mr. Roosevelt instead” the sheriff said. He is bitter against his rather and against organized society because he had to work in a brickyard when he was a chiid.