Indianapolis Times, Volume 48, Number 52, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 May 1936 — Page 1

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TROLLEY FIRM ACCEPTS RATE ASKED BY CITY Willing to Pay $324 a Mile for Streets Used by Trackless Cars. AGREE ON LINE MERGER Board’s Proposed Routing of Minnesota-Lincoln-st Service Accepted. The Indianapolis Railways Inc. Is wiiling to sign the contract for a permanent trackless trolley franchise proposed by the city Works Board, Arthur L. Gilliom, utility attorney, said today. As recommended by City Engineer Henry B. Steeg, the board proposes that the company pay $324.76 a mile annually for use of streets over which it operates trackless trolleys. The utility had offered to pay $275 a mile. The board also specified combining the Lincoln-st and Minnesota-st car lines, but not over the route suggested by company officials. The city's proposed route, now accepted by the company, is south in East-st to Minnesota-st, east in Minnesotast to Ringgold-st, south in Ring-pold-st to Pleasant Run-blvd, north orive, and east in Pleasant Runblvd to Shrlby-st. South Side citizens and civil organizations objected to this plan at hearings. Other features of the contract provide: The company must keep all equipment repaired. It can abandon lines only with the Works Board’s permission. The Board has the power to force the company to remove two miles of rail a year. Other Franchise Provisions If the company refuses to remove the track, the city may do the work and sell the old rails. The company must keep the pavement between its tracks in repair. Mr. Gilliom said that although the company was not in favor of all the city’s proposals the contract was generally acceptable and would be signed. If signed, the contract must wait for the ratification of the City TJouncil, which meets next Monday night. The acceptance of the city’s offer ends a long period of negotiation and jockeying over rates. The new contract would become effective as of March 26, Robert K. Eby, board vice president, said. Opposed by South Siders South Side property owners also objected to the utility’s proposal to run the Lincoln-Minnesota line from the present terminus of the Lincoln line at East and Lincoln-sts through Leonard. Palmer and Shelby-sts to Minnesota-st. The property owners said the streets were too narrow on this route. When the utility began changing street car lines to trackless trolley lines in October, 1932, it obtained a temporary franchise from the city. It provided that the utility pay 5 per cent of reconstruction and 10 per cent of resurfacing costs on streets used by the trolleys. The company's program calls for 49.2 miles of trackless trolleys by the end of this vear.

LABOR LEAGUE BACKS F. D. R. IN CAMPAIGN Non-Partisan Group Advises President of Action. By United Press WASHINGTON. May 11.—Representatives of the newly formed Labor's Non-Partisan League formally advised President Roosevelt today that labor organizations had united in a campaign for his re-election. Maj. George L. Berry, the President's industrial co-ordinator, and John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers of America, said after a conference with the Fresident that the “sole objective" of the league is to re-elect President Roosevelt. RULES ON AUTHORITY OF WELFARE BOARDS Final Authority Rests With County Officers, Says Lutz. Philip Lute Jr., attorney general, today ruled that County welfare boards hold final authority in determining eligibility of indigents to participate in benefits of the new social security law. He also ruled that the boards hold final authority in setting amount of benefits to indigents in all hearings and on revocations. In cases where the board delegates authority to the county chairman, he shail be allowed to sign for the board, Mr. Lute ruled. PLATFORM AMENDS” DUE, FARLEY HINTS One to Explain Wily Old One Was Not Carried Ov.t, i, Claim. By United Press CHICAGO, May 11.-The next Democratic platform will explain why the last one wasn't carried out. Postmaster General James a. Farley forecast today in a hurried interview. The Philadelphia platform will explain that President Roosevelt found an entirely different set of conditions" nine months after the platform had been adopted, Mr. Farley said. “So. what could we do," he inquired, “call another convention?”

The Indianapolis Times FORECAST: Thundershowers probable tonight and tomorrow; not much change in temperature.

VOLUME 48—NUMBER 52

MOTHER OF FOUR INFANTS EXPECTS TO LEAVE HOSPITAL IN 10 DAYS

WASSON TO ADD 8-STORY ANNEX Contracts Let for Building at Washington and Meridian-sts. Contracts have been let for construction of anew eight-story addition to the H. P. Wasson department store, the company announced today. The new building will join and become a part of the rresent building at 6 to 18 W. Washingtonst. Two landmarks which have stood on the site for more than 50 years are to be razed to accommodate the modern structure. The new building is to be of Indiana limestone and granite. Increased business has made additional sales space necessary, Wasson officials said. The new fireproof building will embody the latest developments in department store construction. The new addition is to increase the store’s floor space between 40 and 50x120 feet. Officials said the company's sales organization is to be increased. The original Wasson store, erected more than 50 years ago, consisted of a four-story building united with a seven-story structure. Several years ago the company purchased the two buildings that are to be removed. This purchase included the former Merchants Heat & Light Cos. structure at 2 W. Washington-st. a fourstory brick and stone building and the three-story brick building at 4 W. Washington-st. Wasson’s also has another unit at 34 to 40 Monument Circle, connected with the main store. Officers of the company are Louis Wolf, president and general manager; Walter E. Wolt, vice president, and Leonard A. Murchison, sales merchandise manager. Louis Wolf succeeded G. A. Efroymson as president in May, 1930. Architects for the new addition are Rubush & Huntei

METHODIST AGENCY WINS INDIRECT AID Parley Votes Down Naming Social Commission. By United Press COLUMBUS. 0.. May 11—The Methodist Federation for Social Service, attacked as "Communistic” by conservative church groups, received indirect support of the Methodist Episcopal general conference today. A resolution to establish an official commission to speak for the church on social and economic issues was voted down by a substantial margin. A resolution “regretting' that “Methodist” is part of the federation's name was adopted, however. Attacks on the proposal to set up an official body, considered a slap at the controversial federation, were led by three Methodist college presidents—Dr. Daniel L. Marsh of Boston University. Dr. G. Bromley Oxam of De Pauw and Dr. Louis C. Wright. Baldwin-Wallace. Woman, 80, Killed by Train TERRE HAUTE, Ind., May 11.— Rosa Winkler. Riley, was killed instantly today when she was struck by a Big Four combination freight and passenger train at a crossing near her home. She was 80.

Borah Fighting With Back to Wall on Eve of Crucial Primary in Ohio

(Another Story on Page Three) BY LYLE C. WILSON United Press Slit Correspondent WASHINGTON. May 11.—Senator William E. Borah is fighting with his back to the wall today for a share of Ohio’s delegates to the Republican national convention and the prestige Buckeye backing woula give him when the G. O. P. meets in Cleveland June 9. Voters in four states are preparing today to wind up the pre-con-vention nrimary phase of the national political campaign. Three of the polls are important in the contest between Mr. Borah and the leading Republican contender, Gov. Alf M. Landon of Kansas. Primaries will take place tomorrow in Ohio and West Virginia. Oregon, apparently safe for Mr. Borah, votes May 15. New Jersey ends the primary period on May 19. A fifth primary remains scheduled for Florida, June 2, but it is limited to Democrats.

MORE RAIN AND WARM WEATHER IS IN STORE Thunderstorms Tonight, Tomorrow Forecast by Bureau. Thunderstorms are expected here tonight and tomorrow, the Weather Bureau said, predicting little change in temperature. The thermometer, which has registered in the high eighties for the last several days, is expected to show a steep climb this afternoon, but the mercury is not expected to reach the 90-degree mark of Saturday, the bureau announced. Unsettled weather conditions are moving east from the Missouri River valley. This morning the mercury went from 66 degrees at 6 a. m. to 73 at 9. HINDENBURG TO LEAVE TONIGHT 23-Mile-an-Hour Wind and Overcast Skies Forecast for Sailing Hour. By United Press LAKEHURST NAVAL AIR STATION. May 11.—The dirigible Hindenburg probably will have to fight a 2.1-mile-an-hour gusty wind when it takes off for Germany tonight. Skies will be overcast at the start, according to a local weather forecast today. Despite these unfavorable conditions the record-breaking lignter-than-air craft will depart on schedule shortly before midnight, officials said. An official pointed out that once the giant silver craft gets out to sea it will have the benefit of favorable winds. A high pressure area southeast of Newfoundland, heading in a southeasterly direction, Frankfort-On-Main, its terminus in Germany. One ton of lubricating oil was pumped into the aft tanks this morning and food supplies were put aboard. The 50 passengers scheduled lo make the trip will be assembled here at sunset and will go aboard while the Hindenburg still is in its hangar. DIVIDEND IS ORDERED FOR IRVINGTON BANK Judge Wilson Authorizes 20 Per Cent Payment to Stockholders. Superior Judge Herbert E. Wilson today ordered a 20- per cent dividend paid to stockholders in the Irvington Savings & Loan Association, now being liquidated by the State Department of Financial Institutions.

SELASSIE ILL, BUT BARRIES ON FIGHT Suffers Nervous Collapse at Jerusalem. By United Press JERUSALEM, May 11.—Emperor Haile Selassie is suffering a nervous collapse, it was disclosed today while he sought to win world aid to prevent the absorption of his country into an Italian empire. Nevertheless, the Emperior continued at work and yesterday telephoned his minister at Paris, Wolde Mariam, to attend the League Council at Geneva and defend Ethiopia’s interests. The Emperor's secretary issued an official bulletin which said that Haile Selassie fled his country to save his people from extern:, nation by Italian poison gt s.

Ohio offers another opportunity to measure the Democratic bolt from the New Deal. Col. Henry C. Breckinridge was entered against President Roosevelt. Political observers relieve the Ohio, West Virginia and New Jersey Republican primaries will boost Mr. Landon's candidacy. It is Mr. Borah against the field in Ohio with the state Republican organization against him. Robert A. Taft, son of the late President, was put up by Ohio regulars as a favorite son candidate in whose pocket the Buckeye delegation would remain until the leaders decide which presidential parade to join. Supporters of Mr. Landon, Frank Knox of Illinois, former President Hoover, and a scattering of Ohio politicians who favor the candidacy of Senator L. J. Dickinson of lowa joined in backing the Taft delegate slate. The veteran progressive Senator

MONDAY, MAY 11, 1936

JERSEY QUADS ARE GIVEN MILK Physician Takes Infants From Whisky, Sugar Diet to Prevent Dysentery. By United Press PASSAIC, N. J.. May 11.—The Kaspar quadruplets were taken from a whisky and sugar diet today and fed mothers’ milk for the first time. Physicians decided on the move in an effort to build the strength of Frances, Felix, Frank and Ferdinand, born Saturday to Mrs. Emil Kaspar. Dr. Frank Jani, attending physician, said the change to milk was made because he feared the quads might develop dysentery. The milk was brought from New York. Mayor Benjamin Turner announced that he was going to act as the “unofficial guardian” and “absolute business manager” for the children. He said he intended to manage all contracts offered to Kaspar. Meanwhile, Papa Kaspar wrestled with the problem of how to keep a family of four, suddenly made eight, on S2O a week. Mrs. Kaspar was in remarkably good condition today and expected to be able to leave the hospital within 10 days. She was a little happier than her husband although she was plainly shocked when Dr. Jani told her she had given birth to four babies instead of the twins she had expected. Papa Kaspar staggered when he was told. “That’s big news,!’ he gasped. Then he wandered dazedly off to work.

THEY ARE SWELL,’ SAY QUADSOF QUINS Dafoe Thinks Keys Sisters Lovely, Too. By Unite,d Press CALLANDER, Ont., May 11.—The only quadruplets ever to live to maturity, the 21-/ear-old Keys sisters of Hollis, Okla., today visited the only quintuplets, the Dionne sisters. “We are almost too thrilled to say anything about those lovely babies,” said Leota, spokesman for her three sisters, Mona, Mary and .Roberta, after they had watched the quins playing in the Dafoe Hospital nursery here. “The babies are really swell,” the four sisters agreed. The Keys sisters were welcomed at the hospital by Dr. Allan Roy Dafoe, the quins’ physician. They gave him a huge sombrero and other presents, and also brought dolls, dressed in blue, for the quins. “They certainly are lovely girls,” Dr. Dafoe said after being introduced to the quads. “I only hope our quintuplets will be as charming when they grow up.” President Patrick M. Neff of Baylor University, where the quads are under-graduates, was in the party. Expects Committee to Stand Gov. McNutt today said he believes there will be no change in the Democratic state central committee organization. He also said he will establish his summer headquarters in Dunes State Park later than usual this year because of the Democratic state convention.

has entered a slate of 35 delegate candidates. The Taft slate is entered for each of the 52 seats to which Ohio will be entitled at the Republican convention. Reports from the battlefront indicate Mr. Borah may come out tomorrow night with as many as 10 delegates and some veteran observers believe election of as many as 15 would be a real Borah triumph. President Roosevelt also is entered in the West Virginia and Oregon primaries. Mr. Borah is the only Republican formally entered in West Virginia but it is reported that some of the 16 Borah delegates lean somewhat toward Mr. Landon. Borah is alone in Oregon and is reasonably sure of the 10-vote delegation from that state. But the Senator and the Governor win hit head-on in New Jersey a week from tomorrow. Mr. Borah is entered in the primary and former Senator Walter E. Edge has put Mr. Landon in the fight.

HOUSE SWEEPS RELIEF BILL TO QUICKPASSAGE Lower Body’s Calendar of ‘Must’ Legislation Is Cleared. SENATE GETS MEASURE Representatives 0. K. Act Without Major Change From Requests. By United Press WASHINGTON, May 11.—The House today cleared its calendar of major adjournment “must’ bills by sweeping to quick passage the $2,364,229,712 work relief-deficiency measure. The bill now goes to the Senate where with the $803,000,000 Administration tax bill it stands as the principal obstacle to speedy conclusion of the congressional session. The work relief-deficiency bill, carrying $1,425,000,000 for continuance of WPA Administrator H&rry L. Hopkins’ light WPA work program, was passed by the House without substantial change from the Administration’s request. Revolt Beaten Down A revolt by Representatives seeking to continue the PWA program of PWA Administrator Harold L. Ickes was beaten down. The fight may be renewed in the Senate where it might delay Senate passage. Passage today came after the large Democratic majority defeated a Republican move to force states to provide a 25 per cent share of relief grants and for Administration of the fund by non-partisan local boards. Few changes were made by the House in the huge measure—second only to last year’s $4,880,000,000 work relief bill in total ever carried by a peace-time supply bill. One of these changes provides payment of prevailing wages on WPA projects—a requirement not provided last year, despite a bitter congressional fight and source of considerable labor resentment. Request Is Reduced Another reduced the Administration request for a $1,500,000,001* WPA fund by $75,000,000. The $75,000,000 was added to the Civilian Conservation Corps appropriation to allow continuance of the CCC at a strength of 35,000 members. Provisions of the bill, in addition to work relief: 1. $458,631,860 for the social security set-up, including $268,000,000 for the Treasury old-age benefit account, and $157,000,000 for grants to states for unemployment insurance, dependent old-age pensions, blind and dependent children aid. 2. $308,000,000 for continuing the Civilian Conservation Corps at a strength of 350,000 with an average of 2066 camps. 3. $39,900,000 for the Tennessee Valley Authority to be used mainly for construction of dams and reservoirs in connection with flood control and navigation. 4. $63,350,000 for a public building construction program, buildings to be selected from a list of 1189 by Treasury and Postoffice Departmental heads.

INFLATION FORBES WIN HOUSE TESTS Frazier-Lemcke Bill Debate to Begin Tomorrow. By United Press WASHINGTON, May 11.—Overriding powerful Administration pressure, Frazier-Lemke forces won a double test this afternoon in their drive to bring the $3,000,000,000 Frazier-Lemke farm inflation measure up for floor consideration. Although defeated twice today, Administration leaders still were confident they could beat the farm inflation bloc on the final question of passage of the far-reaching inflation proposal. By its action today, the House broke a year's deadlock on the Fra-zier-Lemke bill and provided that the question be brought up for debate tomorrow. The House first voted 212 to 153 to discharge the powerful rules committee from consideration of a rule providing six hours debate on the bill. It followed by a vote approving the six-hour rule. MARKETS AT A GLANCE By United Press Stocks Mixed in dull trading; motors weak. Bonds—lrregular; quiet. Curb —Irregular; dull. Chicago Stocks irregularly higher. Call money 1 per cent, up hi of 1 per cent from rate which prevailed since Oct. 30, 1935. Foreign Exchange Gold currencies rally; sterling reacts. Cotton — 2 to 4 points lower. Grains—Wheat irregular; others unchanged to fractions lower. Rubber 1 point to 2 points lower. Goldwyn Under Knife By United Press NEW YORK, May 11.—Samuel Goldwyn, Hollywood motion picture producer, underwent an operation today at Doctors Hospital for intestinal toxemia. His physician. Dr. Harold Meeker, described his condition as “satisfactory.”

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By United Press WASHINGTON, May 11. —A. Mitchell Palmer, above, Attorney general in the cabinet of President Wilson, died this afternoon at the Emergency Hospital. Mr. Palmer had gone to the hospital two weeks ago for an operation. He failed to rally. Mrs. Palmer was with him at death. Mr. Palmer was known chiefly for his service as alien property custodian during the war and as attorney general immediately afterward. He was born in Moosehead, Pa., May 14, 1872, and graduated from Swarthmore College.

11HOOSIERS DIE IN GAR WRECKS Local Traffic Toll Brought to 52 With Death of Woman. Marion County’s 1936 traffic death toll stood at 52 today, and the United Press reported that at least 11 persons lost their lives in state traffic accidents over the week-end. An automol ile collision at 16th and Harding-sts caused the death of Mrs. Louis Robbins, 31, of 2704 N. Gale-st, yesterday morning. H. C. Robbins, her, husband, who was driving the car, was reported in a critical condition today ai. City Hospital. The other automobile in the crash was driven by William Overton, Negro, 36, of 1143 Roach-st. Police arrested Overton on charges of having improper license plates and failure to have a driver’s license. 3 Killed at Evansville An early morning pleasure ride ended tragically for three young people at Evansville. Jean Haynes, 19; Miss Mary Lee Foster, 18; and Willard Haag, were killed when their automobile collided with a truck near Evansville. Miss Nola Smith, 19, and Mrs. Sylvia Austrew, 29, driver of the truck, were injured. Mrs. J. E. Laidlaw, 53, Bluffton, and Mrs. Homer Houtz, 55, Rock Creek Township, near Bluffton, were killed when automobiles driven by their husbands collided three miles northwest of Bluffton. Mrs. Roy Wagoner, 22. Lafayette, an expectant mother, was killed when an ambulance in which she was en route to a hospital collided with an automobile. A post-mortem operation falied to save the child. Roy Wagoner, husband of the victim, was injured critically. Child Dies at Fort Wayne Four-year-old Patty Lou Waggoner was injured fatally at Fort Wayne when she darted into the street in front of an automobile driven by Arthur H. Whemeyer, Indianapolis. Melvin Havens, 62, wealthy Shelby County farmer, was killed and six others were injured in a headon collision of automobiles a mile north of Carthage. Henry Moore, 57, Colfax, died at a Lafayette hospital from injuries received last Monday in an automobile collison . Jessie Albert McCoy, 44, Churubusco, died at Huntington County Hospital from injuries received two weeks ago when his truck was hit by a train at a crossing near Huntington.

FOUR HOOSIERS DROWN IN INDIANA STREAMS Two Die in St. Mary’s River Near Fort Wayne. Four Hoosiers were drowned over the week-end while seeking relief from the hot weather, the United Press reported today. . Gerald Groves, 19, drowned in St. Mary’s River at Fort Wayne when he dived and apparently struck his head on a rock or log. Earlier, Charles Penrod, 13, drowned while wading in the same river. The body of Clayton Ganger, 50, was found floating in the hydraulic canal at Goshen. Deputy sheriffs searched for the body of Arnold Taylor, who drowned near Washington. 5 STABBED IN VIENNA POLITICAL PARADE RIOT Private ‘Armies’ of Schuschnigg and Yon Starhemberg Clash. By United Press VIENNA May 11.—Five persons today were recovering from knife wounds suffered Sunday during disorders attending a parade of the anti-Semitic Freiheit Bund under leadership of Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg. The casualties resulted from a clash at Heroes’ Square when members of the Heimwehr commanded by Prince Ernst R. von Starhemberg clashed with Schuschnigg’s followers. Throughout the line of march Schuschnigg was ridiculed by Heimwehr spectators who demanded a dictatorship by their own leader.

DICE’S ACTION DAZES EUROPE; LEAGUE WARY

Italy’s Representative at Geneva Denies Ethiopia Still Exists. QUITS COUNCIL SESSION Britain, Other Members Refuse to Accept Aloisi’s Claim. By United Press GENEVA, May 11.—Baron Pompeo Aloisi, chief Italian delegate, today quit the League of Nations council table rather than sit with Wolde Mariam, Ethiopian delegate. Aloisi refused also to discuss the Italo-Ethiopian conflict, on the grounds that such discussion “would be without meaning” in view of the Italian contention that the only sovereign Ethiopian government is that of Italy. Aloisi was back in his seat for the public meeting which convened for a discussion of routine questions. His return indicated that Italy Intends to remain in the League although denying its right to intervene in behalf of Ethiopia. The council, despite Aloisi's bolt, seated the Ethiopian, who is minister to Paris. “I can not accept the presence of delegates of the so-called Ethiopian government,” Aloisi said as he strode from the room. All members of the Italian delegation followed Aloisi. Discussion Is Delayed Council members earlier had agreed to postpone discussion on the Italo-Ethiopian conflict and Germany’s denunciation of the Locarno Treaty until the extraordinary session scheduled to convene about June 15. The Italians acted when it was made clear that Mariam would sit at the council table itself if the Italo-Ethiopian case were brought up for discussion. Aloisi expressed the Italian position briefly, saying: “I have the honor to state that the Italian delegation can not admit the presence at the Council table of the so-called Ethiopian delegation. In effect, no semblance to the Ethiopian state exists. The only sovereign Ethiopian government is that of Italy. Eden Invites Ethiopians “In consequence, all discussion of the Italio-Ethiopian difference is without meaning. I therefore find myself under obligation not to participate.” British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden, replying to Aloisi’s objections to sitting with Mariam and to inclusion of the Italio-Ethiopian conflict on the council agenda, said: “I invite the Ethiopian delegate to take place at the council table for discussion of this question.” Salvador De Madariaga of Spain and M. Munch of Denmark supported Eden. All other council members agreed. Observers interpreted the Council’s invitation to Martam and its willingness to provoke the Italian withdrawal as formal recognition that Ethiopia remains a sovereign state and a member of I the League.

LEAGUE HELPLESS, ITALY’S CHIEFS SAY Effort to Halt Annexation Means War, Is Threat. Py United Pr> ss ROME, May 11—Italian leaders felt confident today that the League of Nations is powerless to interfere with its course in Ethiopia. War in Europe, they held, would be the price of an effort actively to prevent Italy’s annexation of Ethiopia and its inclusion in anew Roman Empire. That no nation would precipitate a war with Italy to save Ethiopia, or the League, they regarded as certain. WARREN COUNTY MAN DIES IN LOCAL HOME Lee Dinwiddie Was Farmer, Banker, Lawyer at Fowler. Lee Dinwiddie, prominent in Masonic circles and a Warren County farmer, banker and lawyer, died today at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John A. White, 3733 Winthropav. He had been ill for a short while. Mr. Dinwiddie, who was 82, was a past grand master of Indiana Masons; a member of Benton Lodge 521, Fowler; member of Royal Arch Masons Chapter 3, Lafayette, and a member of Lafayette Commandery, Knights Templar, 3. Rites are to be at 3 tomorrow at the home of Mrs. White. Masonic burial ceremonies are to be held at the grave in Fowler at 3 Wednesday. Seeks New Air Record UMTALI, RHODESIA. Africa, May 11.—Amy Mollison, British flier, seeking to set a CcpetownLondon record, arrived from Capetown today and left for Salisbury.

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No Major Power Knows Where It Stands, Simms Reports. BRITISH SEE CHALLENGE London Must Make Friend of Italy or Fight Her, Statesmen Agree. BY WILLIAM PHILIP SIMMS Scripps Howard Forrirn Editor PARIS, May 11.—Mussolini’s midnight proclamation of anew Roman empire stretching from the Alps to the Indian Ocean has left Europe dazed and reeling, like a badly mauled fighter groping for his corner. Not a single major power knows exactly where it stands, let alone how others line up, so rapid, so bewildering, so kaleidescopic have been recent events. I have discussed the situation with some leading statesmen and diplomats, yet no one seems to have a definite idea what effect II Duces dramatic coup will have on Europa and the world. In England, which I have just left, many regard it as a definite challtnge to the British Empire, on whose flank the new Roman Empire is rising. Yet opinion is split wide open on how to face this development. Britain Faces Threat Most authorities agree that Britain must make Italy her friend or eventually fight her. They admit there is no middle course. From there, however, they differ as to policies. The Churchills, Chamberlains et al. insist on the immediate dropping cf sanctions and a rapprochement with Rome in order to face the bigger and more pressing peril personified by Adolf Hitler. The Snowdens, Cecils, etc., just as vehemently demand maintenance of sanctions. They are convinced that the new empire is built on the sand of impending national bankruptcy and that it will fall of its own accord. carrying the Duce and Fascism with it, if sanctions are continued. Hope to Vindicate League After Mussolini and Fascism are crushed, according to this school of thought, England then will put a new Italy back on her feet, restoring her king to a place of real authority. The League of Nations thus will be vindicated, and through a strong League the peace of Europe will be secured. In France, where I have just arrived, an even greater confusion prevails. To the Socialists, due to take over the government about a fortnight hence, with the support of the now powerful Communists, both Fascists and Nazis are anathema. They favor continuing sanctions as strongly as the outgoing government has opposed them. Yet even they are hesitant. While they dislike Fascism they hate Nazism even more, and fear that a conflict between France and Italy would play into Hitler’s hands. Germany, Soviet Enemies Germany is Sovic’- Russia’s arch enemy, and French Communists take their cue from Moscow. Hitler soon will have to deal with a Jewish premier of France, the Socialist Leon Blum. That is one of the imponderables one would do well not to overlook. True, under ordinary circumstances Russia might offset Germany while the League dealt with Italy. But Moscow would not welcome the job, aware as she is that Japan has a powerful army poised for action in the Far East the moment Russia’s hands are tied by a major conflict in Europe. So the League of Nations, meeting today at Geneva, stands with is back to the wall. Indeed the League is more bewildered over what to do than anybody. Composed of individual states, it gropes blindly through the fog of their combined and often conflicting confusion. Meanwhile across England, France, Italy, Russia, the rest of Europe and the League, falls the shadow of Hitler and one of the most amazingly mobile armies the world has ever seen. All fear this machine. That too is a factor not to be overlooked. Times Index Births 12 , Movies 14 Books 9 Mrs. Ferguson 10 Bridge 4 Mrs. Roosevelt 4 Broun 9 i Music 8 Clapper 9 1 Obituaries ...12 Comics 15 (Pyle 10 Crossword 12 Radio 8 Editorials 10 i Scherrer 10 Fashions 4 Science 10 Financial 11 Serial Story . .12 Fishbein 10 Short Story... 15 Flynn 11 Simms 9 Forum 10 Society 5 Grin, Bear It.. 9 Sports * Jane Jordan.. 4 State Deaths.. 18 Merry-Go-R’d. 9 Wiggam 9