Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 January 1939 — Page 5

Barkley Optimistic as Poll Shows Tie Vote On Relief.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 (U. P). —Administration leaders appeared to be gaining strength today in the Senate fight to restore the 150 million dollars chopped from the de-

ficiency relief appropriation bill by

the House. : . Majority Leader Barkley (D. Ky.) hoped to obtain a vote late today on an amendment that would raise the 725-million-dollar a proved by the House to 875 million ‘dollars, the amount requested by President Roosevelt to continue work relief until July 1. But supporters of the smaller amount indicated that they would attempt to delay action pending the return of three ill members of their group. They previously had sought an early vote to preclude the possibility of uncertain Senators being persuaded to vote for the 875 million dollars.

Barkley Optimistic “I feel very good,” Senator Bark-

ley said after a day of cloakrooni

maneuvering for votes. He said Senator Kenneth McKellar (D. Tenn.) was ready to call up an amendment to restore the 150 million dollars. The so-called economy bloc was handicapped by the absence of Senators Vandenberg (R. Mich), Gibson (R. Vt) and King (D. Utah). They may be summoned from their homes, however, in event of an early vote. Attempts were being made to pair the - vote of Senator, Chavez (D. N. M.) an opponent of the 875 million doliar estimate who is-out of the city, with

.that of a supporter of the Admin-

istration bill so that his absence would not affect the outcome. An Administration-conducted poll, it was said, showed that the Senatg was split 47-47, and that the two senators holding the balance of power probably would vote with the Administration. Conservative Democrats, while not as optimistic as they were when debate began Tuesday, disputed the results of the poll and renewed predictions that the House bill would be upheld. v Three Senators Doubtful Should a tie develop, vice president Garner, close adviser to the

economy group, would be entitled to vote. Under parliamentary pro-

cedure, however, any amendment|’

automatically fails of adoption on a tie vote, and Mr. Garner probably would not vote unless he should unexpectedly vote with the Administration to carry the amendment. Three members classed as “doubtful”’—Senators Connally (D. Tex), Pittman (D. Nev.) and Lucas (D. Ill.)—were besieged yesterday by pleas from leaders of both groups. An Administration supporter indicated that they had been persuaded to vote for 875 million dollars. Meanwhile, telegrams protesting the House cut in relief funds continued | to pour into Senators’ offices. Senator Wagner (D. N. Y.) told the Senate that he had received one signed by 10,000 members of New York businessmen’s associations. Mayors of various cities and Chambers of Commerce were bombarding Senators with similar messages.

Views Guam Base As Philippine Defense

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 (U. P.).— Rear Admiral A. J. Hepburn told

" the House Naval Affairs Commit-

tee today that ceration of an air and submarine base at Guam would enable the United States to defend the Philippines, but would not make possible aggressive action against a foreign power. 3 e proposed Guam developments have been the center of controversy since they were recommnded in a rport by a naval board headed by Admiral Hepburn. The board included Guam among 41 sites for new air and naval bases. Admiral Hepburn declared that the five million dollar Guam improvement now proposed could not be construed as unfriendly gesture to a foreign power since the base could “not harm anyone unless he came theré with hostile intent.” Broad Political Question He said that if Guam were made an advance fleet base, instead of merely an airplane and submarine center, the situation would be different and “the whole question of United States position in the Far East could be settled.” “But we recognized,” he said, “that that was a broad political and economic question, and we considered only the military angle.” Admiral Hepburn was called before the Naval Affairs Committee hearing ‘on the bill of Chairman Carl Vinson (D. Ga.) authorizing a 65-million-dollar naval base expansion program. The bill included

an authorization of five million dol-

lars for .work at Guam, tiny Pacific Island located in the center of Japan’s mandated islands. The Committee yesterday heard Admiral William D. Leahy, chief of

_ nevel operation, stress that the pro- ~ posed ' Gu

\ development was intended solely as a defensive measure, but that such a move would “add enormously” to naval defenses in the Pacific. | Only Dredging Now Admiral) Leahy emphasized that the authorization—and the subsequent appropriation, if made—would not provide for fortifying the island, but only for harbor dredging and work on a seaplane base for both military and commercial purposes. He admitted that it was “entiely possible” that the Navy may later recommended full fortification

“of Guam.

Meanwhile, the House Military Affairs Committee continued hearing on President Roosevelt's special 552 million dollar emergency proposal for strengthening the Air Force, purchasing “critical” war ma-

figure ap-|-

.embréiled in a muddle that poses

, NEW DEALERS PRED] Gain Strength, Seek Quick Vote; + Middle-of-Road Coalition Bloc + May Capture Power in House

NATIONAL AFFAIRS

RELIEF cut foes find additional ' support.

MIDDLE-OF-ROAD forming in House.

HOUSE asked to approve funds for labor board probe.

RADIO administration policy is muddled. ®

HOPKINS meets with Business Advisory Council.

ADMIRAL HEPBURN testifies on Guam deferise. y

AMLIE, ICC nominee, is liberal but critic of New Deal (Page Six).

RADIO CONTROL 1SSUE MUDDLED

Roosevelt Seeks Personnel ‘Change in FCC, New Policy Definition.

coalition

By THOMAS L. STOKES Times Special Writer WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.—The Government’s job of regulating the billion-dollar radio industry, a recurrent headache, again has become

a major problem for President Roosevelt and Congress. Back of the President’s demand for reorganization of the Federal Communications Commission, which also regulates the giant telephone and telegraph industry, and his plea for a redefinition of policy is the story of long accumulating friction within the seven-man body, politics and political pressures, and failure to deal with some fundamental problems that have arisen as the industry has developed. It finally overwhelmed the slight-ly-built Chairman Frank R. McNinch, who was drafted by President Roosevelt from chairmanship of the Federal Power Commission several months ago to undertake the job of “cleaning up” an admitted mess in the CC. ; Mr. McNinch took his troubles to the President and they agreed upon a course, which in effect was to junk the Commission as it stands, start over from scratch, have Congress re-examine the whole subject of radio regulation in light of developments in recent years and formulate a basic policy.

Seek Smaller Commission

Senator Wheeler: (D. Mont.) chairman of the Interstate Commerce Committee which handles radio and communications: legislation, has agreed with the President and Chairman McNinch upon a general program which calls, first, for legislation reducing the size of the Commission from seven to three and, second, legislation redefining and, in some cases, broadening the power of the Commission to deal with new problems. President Roosevelt thus would be enabled to eliminate some present members of the Commission and appoint a new . Commission. His powers to oust members of an independent commission created by Congress, such as the FCC, are circumsceribed. This would take care of the perplexing personnel problem. The other problem, involving policy, is also a knotty one. It concerns such questions as the extent of newspaper ownership of radio stations; whether too much power over radio has come into the hands of the large, dominant chains, involving the monopoly problem: whether a tendency has developed to create a vested right in radio stations which, though operating only by virtue of a Government license, now have become valuable properties that bring high prices; whether radio stations should be taxed and their profits and advertising rates regulated and whether, therefore, they should be classed as public utilities; whether superpower stations should be permitted: whether there is too much censorship. Television New Problem

Another problem is television — how that shall be handled and reguifited. It is a big one just appear8. ; The Commission has looked into some of: these subjects, mostly in a cursory way. and has backed off from defining policy, The Commission has never been quite sure of its powers to deal with some of these problems under existing law and so they have never delved directly into them, though it has been argued that the Commission could have proceeded to tackle some current and major issues. $ President Roosevelt has indicated that he favors some limitation of newspaper ownership of radio stations. There was talk for a time of prohibiting it entirely. Of the 764 radio stations operating or authorized for construction as of Jan. 1, publishing interests are identified with the ownership of 238, according to a compilation in Broadcasting Magazine’s new yearbook. The _humber of newspaper stations has increased by 27 during the past year. : Appointed by Roosevelt

President Roosevelt: appointed all of the present members of the FCC, including two reappointments from the old Radio Commission, so that the personnel problem comes back to him

A definite cleavage now exists within the body, with one faction consisting of Chairman McNinch and Commissioners Thad H. Brown

er, and the other of Commiss! George Henry Payne, T. Craven and Norman L. Case. % | . That was the lineup on Chairman McNinch'’s re¢ent “purge” which resulted in the ousting of .some officials, including the publicity man. A new publicity man was brought to the Commission, with the under-

standing

.|port on an investigation they had

Ninch

DICT RESTORATI

Rep. Halleck of Indiana Among Republicans In New Group.

By FRED W. PERKINS Times Special Writer WASHINGTON, Jan, 26.—Formation. of a potentially active ‘*‘coalition center” in the House of Repre= sentatives, a group of both Democratic and Republican middle-of-the-roaders, became known today.

despite the reticence of leaders and members who wished to keep silent until the group. has built itself up through careful recruiting—primarily on the basis of invitations—to an expected strength of 100. " Now it numbers about 30. If it attains only twice that number, House chieftains admit it could swing the scales in a contest between extreme New Dealism and extreme conservatism or an outright battle between “rights” and “lefts.” It may vitally affect the character of legislation during the next few years.. Recognized leader of the coalition is Rep. Hatton W. Sumners (D. Tex.), . who has been elected 14 times to Congress. It was Judge Sumners, House Judiciary Committee chairman, who delivered the blow that was hailed as the coup de grace for President Roosevelt's court-packing bill,

Vital Committees Represented

Also in the group that has attended two weekly meetings—privately held at night in the House Judiciary Committee rooms -are three other members of that body. They are Reps. Sam Hobbs (D. Ala.), Charles F. McLaughlin (D. Neb.) and Dave E. Satterfield Jr. (D. Va.). Mr. Hobbs land Rep. Robert G. Allen (D. Pa.) are what might be called the “whips” of this “whither are we drifting” bloc. They arrange meetings, select discussion topics, issue invitations for new members. Rep. Allen, a second-termer who achieved a record for independence in his first two years in the House, is a Foreign Relations Committee member. Other Democrats active in the group are Reps. Robert Ramspeck (Ga.), Civil Service Committee chairman; Frank H. Buck (Cal), Ways and Means member; Emmet O'Neal (Ky.), John M. Costello (Cal), Vincent PF. Harrington (Iowa), Charles S. South (Tex.) and James M. Barnes (Ill). Republican, members who have attended meetings or said they will do so include Reps. Charles Halleck (Ind.), W. Sterling Cole (N. Y.), Robert (J. Corbett (Pa.) and John McDowell (Pa.). The two last named are young Republicans | just elected = from Allegheny. County . (Pittsburgh). Both have declared intentions of steering a course distinct from that of old-time leadership of their party in their state. :

Deny Anti-New Deal Stand

“You can't label us. anti-New Deal,” said one of the group today. “We would oppose such Administration measures, for example, as last year’s version of the reorganization bill or the President's court, bill. But we believe we are sound liberals. “We hope that we have no exaggerated idea of our own importance, and that if there is anything inflated about us it is only our sincerity.” Included in the unwritten platform of the group, it was learned, are the following beliefs: That the Administration is showing “irresponsibility” in financial affairs, encouraging state and local governments to develop a concern only about coming" to Washington and “getting the money.” That a crisis is here in Democratic government, and that Congress has the principal responsibility in meeting it. That “the pump should be repaired instead of being indefinitely primed,” and that economic conditions must be attacked at their fundamentals. 7 That management and Iabor can be brought closely together by proper overtures, and that even the wo warring camps of organized labor can be reunited by tactful mediation. : That present policies show a lack of thorough thinking, and that it is up to somebody to do some heavy brainwork. “Sincerely,” said one member. “I believe that all who have joined in this underiaking are willing to bet their seats in the House on the outcome. There is notning selfish or power-seeking . about it—nobody wants to get anything out of it, although of course no member wants anybody else to get his neck.”

Hopkins to Meet

With Business Council

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 (U. P.) — The Business Advisory Council met today for the first time in its advisory capacity with Commerce Secretary Hopkins. . : Advance; reports indicated that the two-day meeting might facilitate co-operation between Government and ° business. The session will be secret, The Council is composed of betwen 50 and 60 major industrialists. Because many businessmen look to Secretary Hopkins to improve busi-ness-New Deal relations, the meeting was regarded as the most significant since the Council’s creation’ in 1933 by former Secretary Daniel C. Roper. : Secretary Hopkins has met most of the Council members individually, seeking their views before determining the Commerce Department’s future business policies., These men, according to a Council official, were unanimous in indorsing Mr. Hopkins afd expressed con-

Craven and Case distributed a re-

made into superpower, newspaper ownership and other matters without channeling it through the publicity office and without notice to the Chairman and other Commissioners.

The organization was disclosed|

CALLS ON HOUSE TO START PROBE OF LABOR BOARD

Missouri Congressman Asks Fund of $50,000; Move For Revision Gains.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 (U. P.).

—Rep. C. Arthur Anderson (D. Mo.),’ called on the House today to in-

vestigate the National Labor Relations Board and a formidable con-' gressional | bloc marshalled its

strength for a‘'drive to change thei

Wagner Labor Act. Rep. Anderson's move coincided with a report from informed Sen-

ators that the drive for amendment of the act to provide “equality for employers” will begin within a week:

Republicans and conservative Democrats supporting "the revision move claimed support of a majority

in the Senate.

Rep. Anderson introduced in the House today a resolution calling for a $50,000 investigation of the Labor

Board by a committee of 10 House

members. : Report by June 1 Asked

Rep. Anderson proposed that the investigating committee report to

the results of its inquiry, together with proposals for changes in the board and in the labor act designed to “produce harmony in industrial relations.” Rep. Anderson already has introduced a bill to abolish the present labor board and set up a new body with restricted powers.

American Federation of Labor for changes in the act, including provisions granting employers privileges. under the act, were introduced in the Senate yesterday.

Criticizes Board

Rep. Anderson issued a statement criticizing the labor board and

charging that its conduct “has been such as to create suspicion of its motives among the American people.” A. F. of L. amendments to the act were introduced yesterday in amended form somewhat favorable to employers and so designed to head off more comprehensive change. Senator Walsh (D. Mass.) offered the proposals. ; Labor is bitterly divided and the New Deal balks at change. C. I. O. opposes amendment of any kind. On Dec. 2, 1938, Labor Secretary Perkins said she did not favor amendment of the act. Exactly one month earlier Chairman J. Warren Madden said after a conference with President Roosevelt that National Labor Relations Board members did not believe the act needed revision. There is strong Southern Democratic sentiment for amendment in both House and Senate owing largely to the effect of Board rulings on Southern industries. - Senator Burke (D. Neb.) said he expected within a week to introduce “equality” amendments Lo the act going beyond those proposed by the A. F. of I. There may be other amendments offered. A. PF, of L. amendments. would: 1 Permit employers to express opinions on matters of interest to. their employees or the public pro-. vided such opinions are not accompanied by acts or threats of discrimination. ; 2. Permit the Board to investigate petitions for employee elections submitted by employers. and to order such eiections when warranted.

fidence in his ability to assist in solution of their problems. \ Although the Council's agendum calls for discussion of social-secur-ity, taxes and labor relations, it was expected that much of its time would be devoted to frank exchange of views with Secretary Hopkins.

the House not later than June 1/8

Amendments proposed by the|

Keeps Si lent

: Times-Acme Photo. Hope Hampton, is shown as she entered the office of District Attorney Thomas Dewey, in New York, where Mr. Dewey sought to question her on the shooting of her husband, Jules E. Brulatour,

HOPE HAMPTON BALKS AT QUIZ

Refuses to Tell Grand Jury About Mystery Shooting Of Husband.

NEW YORK, Jan. 26 (U. P.).— The District Attorney's office was working today on secret strategy by which 11 hoped to get Hope Hampton’s” story of the shooting of her millionaire husband, Jules E. Brulatour, without granting her immunity from prosecution by taking her before a Grand Jury. Without immunity, the opera and movie singer refused to talk. Her husband, a motion picture financier, was in bed under $500 bail on a gun-possession charge, a slight<wound ‘in the back of his neck, but ' otherwise comfortable, and willing to tell anyone interested that he shot himself accidentally while cleaning the pistol Sunday night. . ' He was vague, however, about what had happened to the pistol and the bullet, why the shooting had been kept from the police ior 36 hours and why he first reporied that he hurt himself “falling downstairs.” After the blond Miss Hampton declined an invitation to tell her story at Assistant District Attorney Herman S. McCarthy's office, and had been presented with a Grand Jury subpena, she went to the Cours Building with a lawyer, three maids and a chauffeur and announced that she was standing on her constitutional rights which give her immunity if she appears before a Grand Jury. Mr. McCarthy did not want her

| dismissed her.

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: ' Loyalists Flee to North; Rome and Berlin - Jubilant. .

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correspondents with the Loyalists said many soldiers had lost their units and were without rifles or equipment. : All cities in Spain under Franco rule suspended work and the people marched through the streets singing and shouting. The Rebel entry into Barcelona was virtually a march of triumph after the final sharp clashes in the suburbs. : One correspondent who remained in Barcelona throughout the occupation said that the occupation of the main part of the city required about 30 minutes from the time the order to advance was given at 5 a. m. (Indianapolis Time). Motorized units led the way in a dash to the Plaza Cataluna in the heart of the city. : The main body of the Navarrese,

until five hour's later. By that time, many public buildings had been occupied and the Rebel troops were streaming into thé city along five different routes. : The Moroccans under Gen. Juan Yague, after fighting their way

the Montjuich citadel in . South Barcelona at dawn, swarmed down the peak and followed the Oasei de Colon past the badly wrecked and burned water front to the Governor’s palace and the main station.

Two Columns Joined

There the Moroccans made a junction with the Navarrese columns which entered from the north edge of the city and marched diagonally across to the water front rendezvous.’

left in’ Barcelona when the Rebels entered, the Rebel messages reported, but there were no estimates of the number of refugees or extremists still in the city which a few days ago had a population of two million. Nor did the messages mention the fate of many thousands of extremists supposedly listed for death or imprisonment by the Rebels. Against those cities, Gen. Franco now is expected to throw the main strength of his armies.

France Demands Italy Abandon Spain

PARIS, Jan. 26 (U. P.). — Great Britain and France jointly will insist upon complete Italian withdrawal from Spain, Georges Bonnet, Foreign Minister, ‘indicated to the Chamber of Deputies today. Mr. Bonnet also told the chamber that Britain and France had firmiy determined to protect lines of communication vital to both empires and that a military alliance between the two countries would exist in time of war. ! The long-awaited declaration of French foreign policy predicated

Not a single Loyalist leader was

|tending eastward .in Europe, could

Spanish Rebels was interrupted by a 15-minute demonstration led by Communists who favor aid to Loyalist Spain. Ns Bedlam broke out when Mr. Bonnet said; “Gabriel ‘Peris’ articles in humanite and Communist caucus resolutions prove the Communists want France to intervene everywhere.” The army high command speeded up efforts today to insure France's security with a decree calling nearly 30,000 French youths to the colors. The recruits were not scheduled for service until’ October, buf Generalissimo Franco’s victory in Catalonia caused the high command to decide to bring the French Army to peak strength by spring.

U.S. Considers Protest Of Bombing by Rebels

MARSEILLES, France, Jan. 26 (U. P.) —Instructions from Washington on whether to protest the Spanish Rebel hombing of United States refugees at Caldetas was awaited today by U.S. Charge d’Affaires Walter Thurston, who arrived from the Barcelona area with refugees on the warships Omaha and Badger. Mr. Thurston said he cabled statements to Washington that American occupants of a motor launch crowded with refugees was almost hit by the Rebel bombing planes.

Loyalist Embassy

Appeals for Arms ,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 (U. PJ). —The Spanish Embassy today appealed to the world’s democracies to sell the Spanish Republic arms for its defense. The Embassy said the Government, in contrast to the open aid given the Rebels by Germany and Italy, had been denied “the most elementary right of sovereignty: to buy arms for its defense

British Concern

Reported Increasing

LONDON, Jan. 26 (U. P.)~—Reports are current in well-inf ed circles that Premier Mussolini will soon call a tour-power conference of Britain, France, Germany and Italy to discuss the Spanish and Mediferranean situations, the diplomatic correspondent of the Daily Mail said today.

Gérmany Hopes for Extended Influence

BERLIN, Jan. 26 (U. P.).—The Rebel occupation of Barcelona raised hopes in Berlin today that republican Spain ‘has reached its final disintegration and that the anti-Communist bloc, already ex-

be extended this year to Rebel Spain, straddling the gateway to the Mediterranean.

Madrid Determined

To Continue Fight MADRID, Jan. 26 (U. P.).—The

Barcelona Seized by Rebels; Paris Asks Italians Go Home; ~ Chiang Certain China Can Win

Gen. Wu Reported Ready to Form Japanese Puppet State.

CHUNGKING, Jan. 26 (U. P.).—~

China is determined to continue the war against Japan and the Chinese’

are confident of ultimate victory,

“Japan must fall and China must win,” he said, “because: SH “1. Japanese aggressive steps taken in the China campaign are’ contradictory to the program laid down by the Tanaka Memorial.’ “2. The Japanese attempt at a quick decisive victory has been met

by China. 2 “3. Japanese military strategy has

|failed miserably because Japan overs

estimated her strength and unders: estimated Chinese powers of res sistance. Taey depended too much on luck and: penetrated too deep’ into Chinese territory.

TOKYO, Jan, 26 (U. P.)~—The! Peiping correspondent. of the Domei (Japanese) News | ported today that Gen. Wu Pei-fu

he was willing to head a new Chis: nese Government, sponsored b Japan. [ie LBA | LE

Plot Against Carol | Reported Foiled 2

BUCHAREST, Rumania, Jan. 28 (U. P.).—Police today investigated reports that an Iron Guardist plot: to . dynamite central - Bucharest:

buildings included a plan to wreck:

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Carol. :

planned to throw bombs containing asphyxiating gases

from a distance.

spite defeat in Catalonia.

we do not admit defeat,” the newss paper said. -

Guerrilla Battalion Reported Formed

HENDAYE, Jan. 26 (U. P.).—As dispatch to the frontier today re= ported that Asturian, Basque and Galician anarchists had formed & “guerrilla battalion” behind the" Rebel lines in Northern Spain and?

rising.

P.).—Refugees and soldiers—most of them hungry and exhausted—" streamed into northern Catalonia today as the Rebel armies captured” Barcelona. am With . the Goveinment offices

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