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ADMITS SEVEN BANK HOLDUPS, OFFICERS SAY Youth, Captured Here in Roundup, Confesses, Police Claim. THREE OTHERS NAMED Gunman Who Shot Three Detectives One of Gang, Is Assertion. Harold Kiri, 18, of 1209 North Mount street, one of nine men arrested in a roundup of alleged bandits Tuesday night, during which three detective sergeants were wounded, has confessed, authorities announce, to taking part in seven Indiana bank holdups since the fall of 1932. He has implicated three other men, all of whom are in custody, police said. Sheriff Bert Clinton of Carroll county declared the confession was made in the county jail at Delphi, Ind, in the presence of Matt Leach, captain of state police; Karl Burkant, head of Lie state crime bureau, and W. L, Hire, a bureau investigator. Those implicated by Kiel, according to Leach, are Thomas Howard, 24, of 349 North Holmes avenue; Louis R. Reece, 26. of 1066 Chadwick street, and John Stroh, 38, of 121 South Sherman drive, former Indianapolis police sergeant. With the exception of Howard, who shot the officers, all are in jail at Delphi. Officers Resting Well The wounded detective sergeants, William Miller, Clifford Beeker and Jack Small, are in good condition, it was stated today at city hospital Miller and Small were to submit to operations this afternoon for removal of bullets, each having one in his body. The confession said to have been obtained from Kiel was made after officers said they informed him that it appeared he had not received his full share in division of loot. The robberies and loot obtained are: Reynolds bank. $1,500; Morgantown bank, $5,000; two at Centerville, total of $1,000; two at Burlington, $1,635, and Kempton, no loot. Howard, Keil, Stroh and Reese are charged specifically with robbery of the Burlington bank April 11. Indianapolis detectives picked up the trail of the bandits Saturday, and the following day pictures of the suspects were taken to Burlington and identified by witnesses of the robbery. Arrested With Brothers The shooting occurred at Thomas Howard's home when detectives sought to arrest him. After emptying an automatic pistol twice. Howard surrendered. He was arrested with his three brothers, Edwin, Raymond and Joseph. and a brother-in-law. Mock Montgomery, all of the North Holmes avenue address. Ninth man taken into custody was Fred Turner of 1402 Nordyke avenue. In municipal court Wednesday, Judge William H. Sheaffer discharged Turner, Edwin and Joseph Howard and Montgomery, who were charged with vagrancy. Hearing of Thomas Howard, facing fugitive and vagrancy charges, and his brother Raymond, charged with vagrancy, was continued one week. TREASURER READY FOR LAST-MINUTE RUSH Office to Remain Open Saturday Afternoon for Taxpayers. County treasurer's office will remain open Saturday afternoon and until 5 Monday to accommodate last-minute rush to pay spring tax installments, Timothy P. Sexton treasurer, announced today. There will be no extension of time beyond Monday, Sexton said, in an earlier announcement. Taxes not paid by the deadline will be subject to a 3 per cent penalty and 8 per cent interest. Partial installments will be accepted. but delinquency will be charged against unpaid remainder Sexton said. PHONE RATE CUT ASKED 10 Per Cent Slice Is Sought by Terre Haute Citizens. Additional petition signed by 230 citizens of Terre Haute asking a reduction in rates of the Citizens’ Independent Telephone Company was filed today with the public service commission. The petition sets forth that a reduction of 10 per cent in rates would be satisfactory. Property of the company was valued at $2,000,000 when present rates were set. Recently the state tax board fixed a value of $1,800,000 for taxing purposes Times Index Book a Day 19 Bridge 9 Classified 17-18 Comics 19 Crossword Puzzle 16 Curious World 16 Dietz on Science 9 Editorial 12 financial 16 Heywood Broun 12 Air. Fixit 4 Dbituaries 4 Hickman Theater Reviews 15 Radio 7 Serial Story 19 Sports 14-15 Talburt Cartoon 12 Vital Statistics 16 Wiggam Cartoon 15 Woman'§ Pages 6-7

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VOLUME 44 —NUMBER 301

War Veteran Murdered by Stabber in Dispute Over Payment for Booze Knifed to Death in Argument With Stranger: Killer’s Companion Said by Police to Be Former Convict Recently Released. Guy Giberson, 36, rear of 906 Daly street, died early today of stab wounds inflicted by an unidentified man, who refused to pay for liquor which he obtained from Giberson.

The victim’s mother, Mrs. Olive Giberson, 55, has made a statement, police announce, in which she related that Harry Mescall, 1963 Hillside avenue, and the stranger first appeared at the house Wednesday night, and obtained liquor for which they refused to pay.. Early today they came back, and her son gave them a half pint of liquor, and payment was refused again. Giberson remonstrated, whereup the stranger, who was armed with a knife, stabbed him twice, inflicting a wound on the right side of the abdomen, and another in the upper right chest. Mrs. Giberson ran from the house seeking a doctor. She met a city firemen, who, advised of the attack called police.

QUAKES CAUSE ALASKA LOSS Heavy Property Damage Is Reported; No Loss of Life Known. By f nited Priss ANCHORAGE. Alaska, April 27. Property damage was estimated in thousands of dollars today in the wake of a series of earth shocks which rocked Alaska late yesterday. No casualties were reported. Fear-stricken residents fled their homes at Anchorage, Seward and Cordova, 150 miles east of here, as the temblor toppled chimneys from housetops. The heaviest shocks were reported at Sew-ard, 114 miles south of Anchorage. All communication lines with the outside world were cut off last night except radio station KFQD, whose antenna towers withstood the shocks. The tremors lasted fifteen minutes at Anchorage. Mt. Katmai, active volcano on the Aleutian peninsula. 170 miles to the southwest, was reported quiet. No information was available concerning Shishaldon volcano on Unimak Island, whose eruptions rocked the Aleutian peninsula in February. 1932, HIGH BRITISH JUDGE COMMITS SUICIDE Noted Liberal Ends Life With Shotgun Charge. By United Press LONDON. April 27. Sir Henry Alfred McCardie, justice of the king's bench division of the high court and Britain's most celebrated jurist, was recorded as a suicide today. A servant found Sir Henry dead in his sitting room Wednesday. He had held a shot gun between his knees, put the end of the barrel into his mouth, and pulled the trigger by pulling a string attached to his foot. He had just recovered from an influenza attack. He was celebrated as a judge of unusual liberality, especially in matters of a social nature. He was a staunch advocate of the rights of women and his most celebrated decision—that a woman was a citizen, not a serf, and had a right to leave her husband if she wished—stirred controversy throughout England. He publicly advocated birth control. TWO ESCAPE DEATH City Men Get Off Capsizing Liner in Nick of Time. Two Indianapolis men. members of the crew of the S. S. President Madison which capsized at a pier at Seattle. Wash., several weeks ago. escaped injured, according to word received by Mrs. Mary O'Neill, Sheridan. Ind. A letter from her brother. Clare E. Stottler. second engineer of the vessel, well known in Indianapolis, said he was below deck when the vessel started listed and barely escaped with his life. Stottler said another Indianapolis member of the crew. Joe Martin, also was uninjured. OFFICERS REAPPOINTED Indiana Bell Telephone Company Holds Annual Meeting. Officers of the Indiana Bell Telephone Company were re-elected today by director following the annual meeting of stockholders at which directors were re-elected. Officers are James F. Carroll, president; F. A. Montrose, vicepresident and general manager; R. C. Rottger, vice-president: A. R. Henry, secretary and treasurer, and W. J. McWilliams, general auditor. Civil Service Posts Open Vacancies for junior pharmacists and assistant pharmaceutic aides in th United States veterans administration. public health service and similar services were announced today by F. J. Boatman, local civil service secretary, Room 421, federal building.

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Giberson died from loss of blood as officers placed him in an ambulance. The mother and Miss Catherine Golsborough, 9, who lived at the Giberson home, are being held as witnesses. Mescall, according to police, 'was sentenced in 1925 for robbery, and has been at liberty only a short time. Although officials of a cab company denied he was working Wednesday night, Mrs. Giberson asserts he was wearing a cab driver’s cap and came to her home both times in a taxicab. According to the mother, Giberson sold liquor to add to an income of sl9 a month, his compensation as a World war veteran. WILSON OPENS PROBE OF BANK Personal Investigation Will Be Made Into Affairs of State Savings. Following a conference Wednesday at which records of the defunct State Savings and Trust Company were inspected, Prosecutor Herbert E. Wilson announced today that he would conduct a personal probe of charges brought by Circuit Judge Earl R. Cox regarding the bank and its receivership. Cox said today that additional records would be turned over to Criminal Judge Frank P. Baker Friday. It is expected that Baker will summon the grand jury and request an investigation. Letters written to Baker and Wilson by Cox charged irregularities in handling of the bank’s funds and followed disclosures to Cox by K. I. Hamilton, auditor for the depositors’ committee. Wilson was closeted with Cox and Mrs. Ida Broo, accountant, who audited the records and uncovered information regarding statements given by bank officers to the state banking department. It was understood that Mrs. Broo discussed with Wilson a series of notes totaling $125,000 which were not listed as liabilities of the bank in statements to examiners. Information regardng a sum of $40,000 on deposit in the Fletcher American National bank also was disclosed by Mrs. Broo. It is charged that the funds were carried as an asset of the State Savings although, in reality, a liability of a subsidiary concern. Other charges made by representatives of a depositors’ committee relate to refunded commissions and an alleged deal in stock of the Roosevelt building, Illinois and Washington streets. Special hearing in open court of the charges from the depositors will be conducted Wednesday by Cox. Witnesses will be subpenaed for questioning regarding the commissions and an abandonment of funds by Eben Wolcott, former bank receiver. REMOVE CARTRIDGE FROM BOY'S LUNG Child, 3, Reported in Good Condition After Operation. Three-year-old Robert Lineberry, 825 Eugene street, was reported in good condition today at city hospital following an operation in which a .22-caliber cartridge was removed from a lung. The child inhaled the cartridge at his home a few days ago. First attempt to remove the object failed. CONTINUE PENNY-A-DISH Operation of Cafeteria to be Maintained. Pastor Declares. Operation of the "Penny-a-Dish" cafeteria at 20 South Delaware street, by the Seventh Day Adventist Welfare Society will continue as long as the depression lasts, it was announced today by the Rev. F C. Carrier, pastor of the South Side Adventist church and manager of the cafeteria. The cafeteria's finances are in good condition, the manager stated. During March, 7.000 persons were fed. 800 without charge. SCRUB FOR EDUCATION Girls Attending lowa State College Are Not Afraid of Menial Tasks. By United Press AMES. la., April 27.—10wa State college girls are not afraid of such menial tasks as washing dishes and scrubbing floors, according to records of Mrs. Madge McGlade, director of housing for the 2.500 women students in the school. Ninety girls are working in private homes here to earn board and room while they attend college classes. Mrs. McGlade said. This number is twice as large as it ever has been in the previous history of the school, she said.

INDIANAPOLIS, THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 1933

VAN NUYS TO VOTE YES’ ON PAYINGBONUS Indiana Senator, in Formal Statement, Says He’ll Keep Pledge. CALLS POSITION SOUND Recent Developments Are Cited to Uphold His Stand. BY WALKER STONE Timps Staff Writer WASHINGTON, April 27.—Senator Frederick Van Nuys of Indiana today announced that he would carry out his campaign pledge to vote for cash payment of the soldiers’ bonus. Van Nuys issued a formal statement without waiting to find out what position the Roosevelt administration will take regarding the bonus issue, revived Wednesday when Senator Arthur Robinson, Indiana Republican, submitted his bonus payment amendment to the farm relief-inflation bill now before the senate. “I shall support the amendment to pay the so-called soldiers’ bonus out of the treasury notes provided for by the Thomas amendment to the farm relief bill. Prior to the election, I took a very decided stand in favor of the bonus. Recent developments have shown that the reasons assigned for my position were sound. “Aside from the fact that such payment would discharge a, moral and legal obligation, at a time when such payment is almost imperative, this action also would result in the expansion in the volume of our currency which now almost universally is recognized as a necessary condition precedent to higher price levels, greater business activity, and solution of the unemployment problem,” he declared. “These arguments were assigned by me during the campaign and later developments have shown their validity. I shall, of course, support this measure, and have been working among my colleagues in the senate for its adoption.” Drive Is Deferred By United, Press WASHINGTON, April 27.—The drive of house advocates of the soldiers’ cash - bonus was halted temporarily today at a conference between administration spokesmen and leaders of the veterans’ bloc. Rep. Patman, (Dem., Tex.,) recognized leader and spokesman for the bonus advocates, announced that his group would not force a caucus on the controversial question Monday night, as previously planned. DOPE ADDICT STEALS IMITATION MORPHINE Due for Painful Shock When He Finds Just What Loot Is. A morphine addict is due for a painful shock today when he attempts to make use of the results of his robbery of the office of Dr. Byron Kilgore, 601 hs North Illinois street. Dr. Kilgore reported to police his office was entered and a bottle of placebos taken from his safe. Two valuable watches were ignored, indicating the burglar was in search of dope only. Placebos are tablets given only for psychological effect where patients actually need no medication, but react better if they believe they have been given medicine. In this case, the placebos were imitation morphine tablets. THREE ARE KILLED IN TIME ROMR RLAST Combined Home-Barber Shop Wrecked; Seven Injured. By United Press RAVENNA. 0., April 27.—A time bomb which completely wrecked the combined home and barber shop of Edward Rock brought death to three persons and injury to seven others today. Rock's common-law wife. Mrs. Dolores Taylor, and Silas Eldridge, 73-year-old former sheriff, were pinned beneath a falling wall and were dead before firemen could extricate their bodies. Sylvester Edwards. 78. father of Mrs. Taylor, died later of injuries received in the blast. Seven others were Injured in the blast, believed caused by a time bomb placed in the basement of the home by racketeers. Hourly Temperatures 6a. m 39 10 a. m 50 7a. m 42 11 a. m 52 Ba. m 46 12 (noon).. 54 9a. m 48 Ip. m 56

Attendance at Home Show Boomed to New Records

With receipts in the first five days equalingjthe entire week of 1932 the annual Home Show at the fairground boomed today to new attendance records. Florists, realty men, electrical engineers, and advertising men were the honored guests today at a luncheon at noon in the manufacturer’s building. The Allied Florists of Indianapolis Inc.; the Electric League of Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Real Estate board, and the Indianapolis Home Builders’ Association attended the luncheon.

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Vice-Admiral William Harrison Standley (above) has been named chief of naval operations to succeed Admiral William V. Pratt, who is retiring because of age.

SKIP ELECTION TRIAIJPENED Moore’s Suit to Compel Holding of City Vote Heard by Cox. Hinging on the interpretation of the state’s power to act in municipal affairs, hearing on constitutionality of the “skip election” law, passed by the 1933 legislature, opened today before Circuit Judge Earl R. Cox. The suit was brought by Boynton J. Moore, former city councilman and candidate for mayor, against state and city officials, to compel holding of the 1933 city election and primary. Contention of the defense, presented by Charles E. Cox, former appellate judge, that “cities are creatures of the state,” was met by counter-argument from Clinton H. Givan, former county judge, plaintiff’s attorney, that the state's power is limited to public safety and health. Court was to resume at 2, with Givan speaking for another halfhour. Judge Earl R. Cox said that he could not determine whether his ruling could be given at conclusion of the arguments. If necessary to give the matter further consideration, the ruling will be given Saturday he said. “Th® supreme court has held that the constitution does not give an inherent right to vote,” Charles Cox declared. “Citizens have only such rights under specific provisions of statutes made for that purpose. “The power of the court to overthrow acts of the general assembly is a most solemn function, and should be used only when constitutional rights are being violated. The law being questioned today only is a supplementary measure to the laws already on the statute books.” “We do not dispute that the general assembly can abolish city boundaries and the city government,” Givan declared, “but we do say that as long as the city does remain, the state must respect its rights.” 35,000 MORE TO JOIN FOREST ARMY Additional Enlistments Are Approved by Dern. By United Press WASHINGTON. April 27.—Secretary of War George Dern today approved selection of an additional 35.000 unemployed men for civilian conservation corps enlistments. Previously 25,000 men had been enrolled. LINDYS FLY TO TEXAS Hop Off From Oklahoma City; Headed for Amarillo. By United Press OKLAHOMA CITY. April 27. Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh and Mrs. Lindbergh left here at 10:35 a. m. today, continuing their transcontinental air line inspection trip. Flying conditions were favorable for the hop to Amarillo, Tex. KILLER GETS 2 TO 21 Slayer of Father-in-Law Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter. By United Press NOBLESVTLLE. Ind.. April 27. — Herman McMillen, Indianapolis, was under sentence of two to twen-ty-one years in state prison today on charge of killing his father-in-law, Alonzo Scott. The shooting took place last December. McMillen pleaded guilty on charge of manslaughter after a first degree murder charge was dismissed.

Reduced admission prices has boosted the show's attendance over the previous year and bettered the treasury. • On Friday the Indianapolis Federation of Garden Clubs, the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, will be feted by the show management. A bridge lecture by Mrs. Grace Buschmann and an informal tourney will be held on the lawn and terraces of the model home. Prizes will be awarded winners of the contest. The exhibition is open daily through Saturday between the houii of 11 a. m. and 10:30 p. m.

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SILVER PLAN MAY REDUCE EUROPE DEBT 30 Per Cent Cut Possible Under Inflation Bill as Now Written. BY LYLE C. WILSON United Press Staff-Correspondent WASHINGTON, April 27.—Revision of the currency inflation bill to make it the medium of a possible maximum 30 per cent reduction in 1933 war debt payments awaited White House approval today. The bill was nearing passage, with debate limited and a vote probable by night. Senate Democratic leaders submitted to the administration an amendment which would invite foreign debtors to pay all of this year’s annuities in silver. The sum involved is approximately $339,000,000. A senator constantly associated with the administration told the United Press that unless some concession were granted there appeared to be much likelihood the United States would receive little or nothing from her debtors in this year of world-wide depression. There already has been written into the inflation bill authority for Mr. Roosevelt to accept $100,000,000 in silver from war debtors at a price not in excess of 50 cents an ounce. Free Coinage Written in Bill Bar silver sold this week for 36 cents an ounce. If debtors were permitted to pay it into the United States treasury at 50 cents an ounce silver for which they paid 36 cents or had accumulated at still lower prices* the reduction in their debt would be immediate and obvious. The silver section of the bill provides now that $1 silver certificates be issued against any bullion thus received, and that they be accepted in discharge of any obligations. Permissive free coinage of silver was written abruptly into the bill late Wednesday afternoon by a vote of 41 to 26. The issue upon whicn William Jennings Bryan stumped the country with a million flaming words in 1896 was jammed into the bill without a word of discussion. Gold Value Fight to Come But there is little cause for Bryanites to celebrate belated victory. for the free silver men in the senate have not won a victory at all. It Is the general understanding on Capitol hill that Mr. Roosevelt agreed to accept the free silver coinage amendment only to rush the rising clamor of Senator Burton K. Wheeler (Dem., Mont.), who was in a mood to bolt the administration altogether when he was left outside the private conferences in which the Thomas inflation amendment was drafted. The concensus is that the free coinage authority will not be utilized by Mr. Roosevelt. < The silver amendment would permit, but not require the President to revalue the dollar and authorize unlimited coinage 'i gold and silver at a ratio to be fixed by him. The gold revaluation fight still is to come. Reference to gold in the silver amendment was incidental. Debate Is Limited Senator David A. Reed (Rep.. Pa.) has pending an amendment to strike gold from the bill, and on that issue the administration will come closest to defeat. Senator Carter Glass (Dem., Va.), has revealed his determination to bolt the administration both on inflation and farm relief. A house movement to attach immednte cash payment of the Uonus to inflation as a rider is causing considerable concern. Senator Arthur Robinson (Rep., Ind.), has offered a bonus amendment in the senate but it is scheduled for defeat. By unanimous consent the senate agreed to limit debate after 2 p. m. to 15 minutes for each senator on each amendment, and to fifteen minutes on the bill itself. The agreement appears to assure a vote today or tonight. GIRL TRIES TO END LIFE Unrequited Love Prompts Young Woman to Take Poison Unrequited love today prompted Miss Edna Pittman, Martha Fern apartments, 1701 Central avenue, to swallow a quantity of poison in an unsuccessful attempt to end her life. Police questioned a man who had been paying Miss Pittman attention and he told Sergeant Barrett Ball he had written a letter to Miss Pittman, saying their love affair was ended. Her c >ndition is not serious. ORDERS LOAN HOLIDAY Insurance Moratorium Is Declared for Missouri. By United Press JEFFERSON CITY. Mo.. April 27 —A moratorium on cash surrender values and on policy loans of all life insurance companies doing business in Missouri was announced today by Joseph B. Thompson, state insurance commissioner. The moratorium does not apply to death claims.

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WAR DEBTORS JUNE 15, SAYS NO MORATORIUM

President Determined to Hold Out America’s Control Over Situation to Insure Results at Economic Parley. WORLD TARIFF TRUCE PROPOSED Hull Says Washington Ready to Sign Agreement Not to Boost Rates on Imports While London Conference Pends. BY RAYMOND CLAPPER Inited Press Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON, April 27.—Notice was served by President Roosevelt on European war debtors today that they will be expected to make their regular June 15 payments. These total $144,000,000. This word, issued at the White House, was interpreted here as indicating that President Roosevelt is determined to hold out America’s control over the debt situation to insure real results at the world economic conference.

JOB AID RALLY SET TONIGHT Leaders of Modernization Campaign Will Spur On Workers. Rally for workers in the city-wide modernization campaign will be held tonight at the Columbia Club. Entertainment and speeches by Mayor Reginald H. Sullivan and drive leaders are scheduled. Workers will meet in the club's ballroom at 7:30 to report progress of the campaign. The drive is in its fourth day and will continue through May 5. An additional $45,543 in pledges from property owners was reported to campaign headquarters, Chamber of Commerce building, Wednesday. This brings the total to $345,543. This amount will go into repair of homes as means of stimulating business and aiding unemployed. Goal of the campaign is $2,500,000. SECURITIES BILL IS ORDERED REPORTED ‘Blue Sky’ Measure Goes to Senate for Debate. By i nitrd Press WASHINGTON. April 27.—The Roosevelt “blue sky" bill, designed to protect the investing public against fraudulent or unsound securities issues, was ordered reported today by the senate banking committee. The bill now goes to the senate for debate. GAME BIRD FARM IS OPERATED BY SCOUTS California Boys Working to Increase Wild Life of Region. By United Press RANCHO SANTA FE. Cal., April 27.—80 y Scouts of Troop 21, here, have anew way to do their daily good turn. They have established a game bird farm, and by next year they will have added 200 pheasants and fifteen quail to San Diego county’s wild life population. Breeding stock w r as loaned to them by the state game farm. Bantam hens hatch the eggs. FIND ‘DRY ICE’ WELLS IN WARM WATER HUNT Artesian Shaft Produces Larg*e Stream of Carbon Dioxide Gas. By i nited Press NILAND. Cal.. April 27.—Farmers seeking warm artesian water for irrigating are responsible for a new' industry in the Imperial Valley—manufacture of dry ice. Instead of warm water, the wells poured forth a stream of carbon dioxide gas, w’hich under pressure becomes dry ice. One well is delivering 1,000,000 cubic feet a day. Hooks Fish in Tail TACOMA, Wash., April 27.—After a long battle with a tw'enty-six-pound Tyee salmon, E. J. Sands hauled him into the boat and found his hook in the fish's tail. Today's Short Story The w’ife needed an electric washing machine, the husband had a 1929 Chevrolet Coupe which he wished to dispose of. Mr Fromm, owner of the car, called Want Ad Headquarters. RI. 5551, and inserted a 12-word sw'ap ad for lour days, starting Saturday. The car was swapped for a brand new’ Graybar Electric washer early Sunday morning. and by evening more than fifty persons had answered the ad. The ad. being killed, at the end of the first day, the cost was 33 cents for the day s insertion. WILL trade Chevrolet Coupe in pood condition for washing machine Hu 6338 Each Swap Ad appearing in The Times is listed FREE of charge in Swap Directory 'or sixty davs. To swap any article, Call RI. 5551 or come to Want Ad Headquarters, 214 West Maryland street.

HOME EDITION PRICE TWO CENTS Outside Marion County, 3 Cents

It was explained that after the conference, the debt matter would be gone into in an extended way. Although debts have been discussed at the international economic conferences here, the White House leiterated today that no agreements have been reached, in other words. Presdent. Roosevelt is holding his ace in the hole until later in the game. The White House said it was possible that the President w’ould send to congress resolutions asking authority to deal with w’ar debts and tariffs. This would be done in adi ance of the economic conference to facilitate negotiations. Just what form the resolutions would take w’as not indicated. Tariff Truce Offered Simultaneously, the state department indicated that the United States w’ould be prepared to sign a tariff truce for the duration of the economic conference, if one were proposed and agreed to by other powers. This would peg the situation as it stands and outlaw sudden boosts of tariffs and import restrictions W'hich might otherwise be made for bargaining purposes in anticipation of the world conference. The “tariff truce’’ was a probable subject of discussion between the French experts accompanying former Premier Herriot of Prance and the American experts, who met at the state department at 11 a. m. for further discussion of economic problems. Confers With Bennett President Roosevelt, following the debt announcement, opened his economic discussions with Prime Minister Bennett of Canada. The two conferred alone, beginning at 11:20 a. m., after a brief conference attended by the two executives and Wiiliam Duncan Herridge, Canadian minister, State Secretary Cordell Hull and assistant Secretary Moley. Democratic senate leaders have proposed that the inflation bill be amended to permit the United States to accept the entire June 15 debt installments in silver. This would be equivalent probably to a 30 per cent reduction in the gold value of the payments due. That is because the debtors could buy silver at approximately 36 cents an onunce, and turn it over to the United States at the rate of 50 cents. The White House attitude toward this proposal was not made knowm. Money Alliance Formed Today’s warning that the debt payments w'ould be expected as usual followed reports emanating from foreign sources that a moratorium was expected from the United States. Anticipating an outbreak of protest in congress on this point, the White House stepped in quickly to smash any false hopes instantly. Development of an Anglo-French monetary alliance aimed at keeping the British pound depreciated and France on the gold standard added to the significance of the economic conversations today. High British financial circles believed that the proposed AngloFrench monetary alliance would "save" the franc, keep France on the gold standard, and insure the maintenance of the British pound at a level of comfortable depreciation compared to the American dollar. The agreement, believed to be almost completed after three days of feverish negotiation, was regarded as the most effective possible counterstroke against America's abandonment of the gold standard. Spur Arms Discussions If it succeeds in re-establishing the dollar at the level it occupied before the gold standard was abandoned. observers pointed out, all the advantages both in foreign trade and in bargaining position at the world economic conference which dollar depreciation might have given the Americans would be lost. The plan amounts to an ageement for the Bank of England to lend the French government francs purchased with its equalization fund as a measure of exchange stablization. Disarmament questions centered abroad at Geneva, where Norman Davis, American delegate, succeeded in having the disarmament conference seek arms reductions before security pacts. Indications at Washington were that France would agree to arms limitations in return for a consultative agreement.