Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 January 1939 — Page 4

me Congressmen Say European Conflict Is Unlikely.

By LEE G. MILLER Times Special Writer

* WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.—Men who heard the secret testimony of Ambassadors Kennedy and Bullitt were divided today on the likeli‘Hood of a European war this year. The two diplomats were said to ‘have indicated a belief that a new crisis would occur this spring. Their testimony, bulwarked by data from various high sources, made a deep dmpression on some of the lawmakers who listened to them, but it

left others cold. . Senator Bridges (R. N. H) admitted after the joint session of the House and Senate Military Af- * fairs committees, that he now "thought there was “grave danger of a major European war in the spring.” Senator <Bridges declined to re- | wedl what was said at the hearing fat led him to this belief.

Ukraine Push Foreseen

“7 have been critical of the British and French,” he said, “on

¥ © ghe ground that they sold out at i | Munich, and sold out cheaply. But

now I dof’t. know. The Munich surrender may have been neces-

" Rep. May (D. Ky.), who presided

\l- at the joint session, said later he

had felt for months—and saw no reason to change his mind—that April would see a move by Adolf Hitler toward the Ukraine. He made it plain that he did not derive this view from the ambassadors’ private testimony. “Whether a move eastward by Germany would involve Britain and France in a war is another question,” he said. “It may be that London and Paris would’nt object to German gains at the expense of Russia. But there's no telling what will happen once 2 mad dog starts a fight.” Senator Nye (R. N. D.), another of those who heard the ambassa- ~ dors, said he did not think Herr Hitler wanted war or that Germany was ready for war.

‘Magnificent Bluff’

{ He said it was his guess that Germany had only about 10,000 military planes, many of them old. : “I've always felt that Hitler did a magnificent job of bluffing last year,” he said. : : The Senator remarked with a smile that he wondered if Col. Lindbergh, in reporting on Germany’s air strength, had possibly been fooled by seeing fleeis of dummy planes on the ground as he flew over Germany last year. ¢ He said it was remarkable to note "> the apparent amazement of Germany’s neighbors at her growth in air power—in view-of the fact that these neighbors had been selling her many of the materials from which ‘the planes were made. ¢ Senator Nye remained suspicious of the Administration’s new plans for expansion of national defense. { “I can’t discuss what the Ambassadors testified,” he said, “but entirely aside from their statements I

have the opinion that the Adminis-)

tration is moving toward a policy of terrifically large production of planes in order to supply them to England and France in case of a ‘European war.

Still Feels Secure

“1 can say that I feel no more worry about American security than J did before = hearing the am.passadors.” : Senator Reynolds (D. N. C.) predicted positively that there would be no war in Europe. © “Who's going to fight?” he asked. “Germany already owns Europe. France is a second-class nation today. England is more thoroughly dmperiled than ever before. She is at the will and under the control of Hitler and Mussolini.” It is understood that Ambassadors * ‘Bullitt and Kennedy confined their remarks to the situation abroad, and did not give the Committeemen any advice regarding American defense needs. A new formula for teamwork among the congressional committees wbich will handle the President's national defense program was proposed by Mr. May. . “We have always had a situation here in which the left hand hasn’t known just what the right hand was doing,” Rep. May said.

Observers Suggested

“The Military Affairs Committee studies the strategic needs of our national defense machine. The Ap‘propriations Committee, in passing on the War Department budget, sometimes does so without knowl‘edge of important testimony which jour committee has heard. All of the testimony is not always printed.” To remedy this situation, he proposed that each committee appoint three members to attend as ob‘servers the sessions of the other committee. + Mr. May would like to make a similar liaison arrangement with the House Naval Affairs Committee, but he said Chairman Vinson (D. Ga.) of that group had been cool to the idea. —- ~ In theory, Mr. May said, it might be a fine thing for the Military and Naval committees of both House and Senate to hold joint hearings on defense needs. But the combined membership of the four committees—some 86 men—would be too bulky for practical purposes, he said. © He objected also to suggestions that a joint committee of workable size be created by naming to it only pre senior members of the principal defense committees. It would be unwise, he said, to omit any of the ‘committeemen from such important proceedings.

CHURCH LEADER DEAD

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Jan. 11 (U. P.).—The Very Rev. William P. “Paterson, 79, professor emeritus of Divinity at Edinburgh University ond moderator of the Church of

scotland, died last night,

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Roosevelt's Message on Defense Is Held Up Until Tomorrow.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11. (J. PJ). —President Roosevelt prepa:cd his special message to Congress ¢i national defense today while congressmen debated privately the report of two key diplomats that a zeneral European war before summec: was inevitable. What effect the gloomy prediction of Joseph P. Kennedy and William C. Bullitt, ambassadors to Great Britain and France, respectively, would have upon congressional action on the President’s two billion preparedness prograr W&s, unknown. Reaction to the almost unprecedented appearance of two ambassadors before a joint session ‘of the House and Senate Military Affairs committees was divided. Several members were not impressed, One, speaking anonymously, asseri=d that he had “learned nothing new.” Chairman Andrew May, (D0. Ky.), of the House committee, wiio has opposed huge expenditures for plane construction, said that h: now favors addition of 5000 planes to the 2320 already authorized.

Concerned Over Ifaly

Although the meeting of the ambassadors with the congressional committees was secret, .one unimpeachable source said that they predicted an early outbreak of hostilities over Italy’s demands for French colonies. They were said to have described France as unwilling to carry any further the policy of “appeasement” formulated at the Munich conference last fall by Britain, France, Italy and Germany. The ambassadors also were under - stood to have told the committees that reports to this Government of Germany's air force, estimated variously to be 10,000 planes strong, was not exaggerated. The National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics has reported that European air forces were being developed to vast strength and effiiciency, and urged that methods of mass production, such as being used abroad, be applied here. "At his press conference yesterday, the President said thz{ he had not written the final draf: of his defense message and that it would not be sent to Congress heiore tomorrow. Despite his desire to huilc up vast defense forces on land, se: and in the air, Mr. Roosevelt opposed the suggestion of Congressmar. May that military training be provided for 300,000 Civilian Conservation Corps youths.

Charges Roosevelt ‘Stage Manages’ Scare

BERLIN, Jan. 11 (U. P.).—The newspaper Nacht Ausgabe charged today that President Rocsevelt was attempting to “stage manigze” a war scare in the United States. Commenting on secret testimony of Ambassador William ¢.- Bullitt and Ambassador Joseph ¥. Kennedy before a Congressional committee, the newspaper referred to reports that they had discussed grave dangers of conflict in Europe this spring.

SEEK TIGHTENING OF TAXES ON PROPERTY

Assessors Ask Revaluation Of Real Estate in 41.

The Indiana Association of County Assessors today urged that possession of a personal property tax receipt for the current year be required in the future of all persons seeking licenses for which now they are required only to show poll tax receipts. Meeting in the Hotel Lincoln, the assessors said that “county treasurers over ‘the state do not make any effort to enforce the present law collecting personal taxes, demanding only that the taxpayer pay his poll tax.” They also urged 10 revisions in the present State Tax Law, one of which would adjust compensation to the assessors and deputies, and another of which would provide for a State Tax Board order for reappraisement of real estate in 1941, to be made on a plan to be prescribed by the Board. The assesors recommended that building permits be required for improvements on real estate located in areas where no permits now are required, and that further restrictions on eligibility for mortgage deductions be made.

HOTEL FIRE AWAKENS 10, DAMAGE IS $35

Damage estimated at $35 resulted early this morning when a mattress caught fire in a fourth floor room of Hotel Severin, firemen said. The room was unoccupied and the cause of the blaze undetermined, hotel officials said. The blaze was extinguished by hotel employees before the Fire Department arrived. More than 10 persons were awakened by smoke from the fire, hotel officials reported. Bd

CHAMBERLAIN AND MUSSOLINI LAUNCH TALKS

Rome Becomes a New ‘Munich’; German Commitments Are Denied.

(Continued from Page One)

nearly 1000 British residents were gathered, shouting: “Long live Chamberlain! live Mussolini!”

Daggers Give Salute

As Mr. Chamberlain’s train pulled into the station, Sig. Mussolini's black-uniformed honor guards, known as II Duce’s Musketeers, unsheathed their daggers in salute. The station was heavily decorated with Union Jacks. Red carpets cov=ered two of the platforms, on which were 100 potted azaleas. As Mr. Chamberlain reviewed the honor guard he carried his umbrella in his left hand and vepeatedly doffed his top hat in response to the cheers. He left the station through the royal salon and entered his car. Crowds lined: the neighboring streets and shouts of “Viva Chamberlain” arose as the limousine sped for the Villa Madama, where the British party will stay.

Press Welcome Cordial

Mr. Chamberlain was given a cordial welcome by the Italian press. Regarding the nature of his mission, Virginio Gayda, editor of the au-

thoritative Giornale d’Italia, wrote: “Mr. Chamberlain’s trip has an obvious political scope . . . there are no longer any particular direct questions concerning Britain for Ifaly to discuss. . « “However, there are many vital subjects for Italy and Germany to be taken up... . The ItalianBritish meeting can doubtless bring a clearer definition of the Italian and British positions concerning the open problem of Italian-French relations as well as other important acthal questions in peaceless Europe.” . on Italian newspapers had tried for weeks to give the impression that Herr Hitler would support any Italian demands. There was some doubt in diplomatic quarters how far Herr Hitler had gone. : It was no secret here that Sig. Mussolini was disappointed because Mr. Chamberlain halted at Paris yesterday to discuss his visit with Premier Daladier. This was a diplomatic victory for France over Italy, and as Mr. Chamberlain arrived here, French newspapers were asserting that Britain stood solidly by France against any Italian demands.

Claims of ltaly Reported Indorsed

BERLIN, Jan. 11 (U. P.).—The foreign office organ, Diplomatic Political Information, today indorsed the claims of Italy in ‘the Mediterranean. The Diplomatic Political Information is a subsidiary of the foreign office mouthpiece, Diplomatic Political Correspondence, and usually reflects the viewpoint of the Nazi foreign office. The declaration was considered of special interest in view of reports—cenied by both Nazis and Fascists-—that Fuehrer Adolf Hitler had promised full military backing to Italian Premier A Mussolini,

Syria Struggles Against Revolt

DAMASCUS, Jan. 11 (U. P)~— The Syrian Government headed by Premier Jamil Bey Mardam struggled today to survive a rising current of domestic . political revolt arising indirectly from the Mediterranean controversy among Europe's great powers. Political - demonstrations have taken place throughout the Jebel, or Province of Druse, where the Syrian flag has been torn down in several villages. Opposition factions have been gaining ground in recent weeks and are now threatening to unite under the leadership of Dr. Shahabander, one of the premier’s most able foes. Talk of Cabinet resignations is current but - discounted by well-in-formed political sources.

Prevent Atlee From Making Speech

LONDON, Jan. 11. (U. P), — Shouting “We want Mosley; we want Mosley,” and singing the German Nazi Horst Wessel song, British Fascists last night prevented Maj. Clement Atlee, leader of the Labor Party, from making a speech in Limehouse townhall, in London’s east end. Sir Oswald Mosley, “fuehrer” of the British: Union of Fascists, was not present. The meeting was called to protest the treatment of Jews and Catholics in Germany.

Sentenced to Death As French Spy

TOULON, France, Jan. 11. (U. P.). — Lieut. Marc Aubert, destroyer commander of the French navy, was under sentence of death today for having sold naval secrets. : - Mlle, Jeanne Maurel, a friend of Aubert and his accomplice, was sentenced to three years in prison.

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FRANCE READY TO HOLD TALKS

Makes It Plain, However, That Territory Will Not Be Ceded.

PARIS, Jan. 11 (U. P.).—France has received assurances that Prime Minister Chamberlain will refuse to discuss the French-Italian dispute during his visit to Premier Mussolini at Rome, it was understood today. At the same time a spokesman for the Government made it plain that France was willing to discuss any

legitimate claims which Italy may have to advance, provided they are made in the proper manner and not under threat of force.

Satisfaction was evident in official ‘quarters today as the result of the brief visit which Mr. Chamberlain made to Premier Daladier yesterday on his way to Rome. : It was asserted that aside from refusing to discuss any demands Sig. Mussolini might have to make on France, Mr. Chamberlain would decline to aid in any attempt by Sig. Mussolini to summon a three-power or four-power conference over his claims, but would insist that he follow the normal diplomatic procedure and take his claims to France direct.

No Formal Claims

So far Sig. Mussolini had made no claims; that had been left to newspapers and to demonstrators in the Italian Chamber of Deputies and the streets of Italian cities.

France will refuse absolufely to concede anything on what calls fundamental matters, it was made plain—such as ceding French territory to Italy. . / M. Daladier’s personal position seemed to have been strengthened by the triumphal tour he made of North Africa, inspecting defenses and receiving pledges of loyalty from French Arabs.

REPORT REBELS

Insurgents, However, Cast Doubt on Success of ‘New Offensive.

HENDAYE, Jan. 11 (U. P), — Thousands of Rebel troops were reported rushing to the Estremadura Front in southwestern Spain today in an effort to halt what was developing into the largest Loyalist offensive of the war. SRE The Loyalists, hoping to cut Rebel territory in halves and gain control of the richest coal area, claimed they were meeting the insurgents at every turn, and, in many cases, preventing them ' from reaching the front. : Official Rebel reports minimized the importance of the Loyalist offensive and told of the great success of their drive in Catalonia. ~The Rebels reported new advances on the southern Catalan front with occupation of the heights dominating Montblanch and seizure of the town of Gratallops, just north of Falset. Montblanch and Falset are important highway points in the Loyalist defense of Tarragona. ; The Loyalists reported that a least three insurgent divisions had been withdrawn from the Catalan front to bolster insurgent lines in the Southwest, 400 miles - away. Generalissimo Franco’s headquarters reported that “not one division” had been taken from the 'Catalcnian front lines. Independent reports indicated, however, that Gen. Franco had recalled thousands of troops on furlough, ordered up additional classes of conscripts and called out. civil guards to meet the Loyalist threat.

U.S. ATTITUDE ON JAPS GALLED BLUFF

Newspaper Asserts America Should Be Cautious.

TOKYO, Jan. 11 (U. P).—The newspaper Nichi Nichi asserted today that Foreign Minister Hachiro Arita believed the United States and Great Britain were bluffing in their attitude toward Japan and that actually they did not intend to exert any economic pressure on Japan because of hertalleged discrimination against their trade in China. Nichi Nichi outlined Mr. Arita’s views as follows: “Japan’s intentions are sufficiently firm to overcome any obstacles presented by third powers. It is believed here that Britain and the United States are aware that should they resort to economic pressure Japan would resort to re-

taliatory measures against them.

They should be extremely cautious, realizing retaliatory measures that

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ests throughout China.”

Report Bombing Raids at Shasi

SHANGHAI, Jan. 11. (U. P), — Chinese reports said today that Japanese planes bombed Shasi, hitting the Lutheran Church primary school and killing two Chinese and wounding 30.

PEIPING, China, Jan. 11 (U. P.). —Chinese bandits demanded 30,000 yaun (about $9000) ransom from the Italian Embassy today for F. Poletti, Italian postal commissioner, whom they kidnaped Sunday along with a Russian woman friend and three

Chinese servants,

PRAHA, Jan. 11 (U. P)—The Czechoslovak Government today reported a fourth skirmish with Hungarians along the frontier of Car-patho-Ukraine (Ruthenia), where serious fighting occurred last week. ‘The Czech Government charged the Hungarians crossed the frontier and wounded at least two Czechs.

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Pursuit of Enemy

BUDAPEST, Jan. 11, (U. P.), — Hungarian troops will be instructed, in event of I r clashes on the Czechoslovak er, not to restrict themselves defense but to pursue the enemy until it is forced to fight, it was understood today. It is the Hungarian assertion that the Czechs have been the aggressor: in all incidents. : :

Raid Hungarian Minority Newspaper

BRATISLAVA, Czechoslovakia, Jan. 11. (U. P.).—Thirty men raided the editorial rooms of the Hungarian minority newspaper Esti Ujsag last night, commanded members of-the staff with revolvers and destroyed office furniture. The raiders escaped before police arrived.

Nazi Feud With Students Breaks Again

MORGANTOWN, W. Va., Jan. 11 (U, P.).—The feud between the West Virginia University student newspaper, The Daily Athenaeum, and the German Nazi organ, Das Schwarze Korps, broke into the open again today when student

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FIRST LADY ON RADIO

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 (U. P.). —Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt meets today with the Women’s Council of the Committee for the Celebration of the President’s Birthday to discuss plans for raising funds to fight infantile paralysis. . The meeting will be held at the White House. A talk by the First Lady will be broadcast from 4 to 4:15 p. m. (NBC-Blue). Similar conferences in all of the 48 States will hear Mrs. Roosevelt’s message.

COUPLES’ WHISPERS AMPLIFIED

OXFORD, O., Jan. 11 (U. P.)— Miami University students found the reason today why whispers of couples’ conversation as far as 150 feet from the Science Building had become campus property. Three physics students had rigged a “sound mirror” to amplify whispers —with embarrasingly successful

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