Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 30 June 1939 — Page 3
FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 1939
‘All Sane Men Praying for Peace,’
McNutt Tells Thousands Hailing :
Return to City From Philippines
Commissioner Sidesteps Political Discussion At Ceremony.
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for a place or rank in the political arena. “I salute Commissioner McNutt not as a man of destiny, but as a man of determined devotion to duty; as a man who has never yet failed his State or his cowry; as the man who will not fail.” Police estimated that upward of 35,000 took part in the welcoming demonstration. Shortly before the High Commissioner appeared on the platform there were about 10,000 jammed in the Circle. Other thousands lined the parade route on Meridian St. and on Market St. The welcoming parade, leaving the World War Plaza on scheduled time, was a mass of color and blaring bands. It was estimated that there were 50 bands or drum corps in the pageant. Five bands were within hearing distance at any point along the line of march. Leading the procession were 12 circus ponies, their men and women riders dressed in western attire or brilliant uniforms and silks only ordinarily seen in the circus ring. Standard bearers carried 48 American flags. ‘Welcome Home, Paul’ Following through his policy of color and ‘circus stuff” in all political meetings he has directed since becoming State Democratic Chairman, Fred Bays even had circus riders. One was recognized as the star of a circus in which he formerly had an interest. One welcomer dressed as a clown rode on a bicycle covered with a paper donkey. There were delegations from Mec-| Nutt-for-President Clubs from every county in the State in the parade. It was estimated that 1000 to 1500 marched. Each delegation carried a huge banner bearing the words: “Wel- | come Home, Paul,” and below them the name of their county. | A huge banner was across Meridian St. at the entrance to the Circle. It too bore the legend: “Welcome Home, Paul.” Banners carried in the parade said, “Hoosier Boosters for McNutt,” “Rack Home in Indiana,” and similar greetings. The parade arched the northwest segment of the Circle and proceeded west on Market St. to the State House and disbanded. Many of the bands, which represented schools, colleges, veterans’ organizations and others, returned to the portion of the circle in front of the speakers’ platform for a massed concert. The highlights were the playing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “Back Home in Indiana.” Planes Drone Above
While the parades moved around the Circle, two airplanes droned over the Monument, their sirens screaming. Hundreds peered out from windows of buildings. Spectators were even spotted with their heads out of windows at the Columbia Club, long | the Republican stronghold. Police were frantic when they caught sight of a youth sitting on a window sill on the 10th floor of the Circle Tower Building, his legs dangling over the ledge. A patrolman was dispatched to urge him to seek a safer vantage point. One man collapsed from the heat, but was revived quickly by a doctor | at a City Hospital ambulance which was stationed nearby. Mr. Bays viewed the parade from the platform, beaming over its success. Many prominent Democratic office holders and leaders also viewed the spectacle. Among them were County Treasurer Frank E. McKinney, who operated a movie camera. Mr. McNutt caught only fleeting
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glimpses of the procession. With Mrs. McNutt, Mr. and Mrs. Bowman Elder and Mr. McHale, his campaign manager, he slipped into the English Hotel shortly before noon, seen only by a few policemen, to whom he waved. The party had driven in from Mr. Elder's home where the McNutt family were guests last night. Three City policemen and two private detectives accompanied the party. Mr. McNutt hurried upstairs to a second floor room and awaited the time for his appearance. Heavy banks of palms shielded him from view, but allowed glimpses of the parade. A cordon of police was thrown around the hotel stairs and elevators to prevent admirers or curious from seeking admittance to the platform. Only 50 admittance cards had been issued. Fortune First to Speak
william Fortune, close friend of the High Commissioner, was the first to speak. “Paul has come back to Indiana,” he said. “We are glad to have him back. The country is proud of Paul. The country needs him. We can depend upon Paul. He has come to be with us and to serve us. We all hope for his greatest success.” Mayor Swlivan presented Governor Townsend. The Mayor lauded the gubernatorial administration of Mr. McNutt and praised Governor Townsend for continuing his policy. The crowd cheered as Governor Townsend lauded Mr. McNutt as “a great leader.” “The people of Indiana were fortunate in having had such a leader during the gloomy days of 1933 when he led us out of some terrible conditions.” Governor Townsend, who originally was scheduled for five minutes, had to fill in 15 minutes of the program, which was that much ahead of schedule.
McNutt Speaks From Marquee
Commissioner McNutt spoke from the flag-decked marquee of the English Hotel. In a sunshine al-
imost as bright as that of the Philip-
pines from which he has returned
after a two-year absence, he spoke imovingly of his happiness at re-
turning home to the thousands crammed around the Circle. The Commissioner predicted that “as long as our flag flies over the Islands no foreign power will trespass, irrespective of the military forces stationea there.” “So long as our flag flies there, the Philippines will be the cornerstone of peaceful reconstruction in the Far East,” he said. “I further venture that if our flag comes down, trouble will follow for at least a generation. “In this tormented, confused, deluded, bewildered and bedeviled world today the prayer of every sane man is for peace, peace at home and with all peoples. We do not find peace in the abstract. We find it by living and acting it.” Sees Peril to Free Island
He warned that an independent Philippine Government would face a “very real threat of racial extinction” because the Islands are ‘“‘surrounded with nations whose teeming
{millions are spilling over their na-
tional boundaries.” It would be a question, he said, of whether or not the Islands could
defend themselves from foreign mili-
tary aggression and economic disaster would result from the loss of the American market. “If we withdraw from the Philippines, we lose our voice in Oriental diplomacy,” he declared. “We leave a barrier reef of Islands which will intervene between the United States and the Continent of Asia. In foreign hands, this barrier will block our trade and intercourse with China. “It will solve the claims of freedom of the seas and freedom of the air—solve them unfavorably to us and our children.” He praised the Islands as a monu-
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MEETINGS TODAY
Boy Scout Circus, Manufacturers’ Bldg. Indiana State Fair Grounds, night. Exchange Club, luncheon, Hotel Washington, noon
Evaline Byrum, 61, at City. nephritis. Emily Jane Barnett, 88, at 4200 Brookville Road, arterioscherosis. William Carr, 70, at 421 W. Michigan, cerebral hemorrhage. Amanda Martin Shannon, 42, at 1134 N.
Missouri, acute intestinal obstruction.
FIRES
Wednesday 8:38 p. m., malicious fals West and North Sts. ty alarm, gt 9:18 m., a residence at 2992 N. Ar-
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12:49 p. m., a residence at 3036 W. 10th:
St. chimney struck by lightning, no fire
1: . m., residence at 135 S. Traub e.. steam from rain on roof, no loss. : p. m, a residence at 3625 Guilford ve.. roof struck by lightning, no fire loss. an apartment building at A J Ave, chimney struck by lightning, no fire loss.
OFFICIAL WEATHER
appa Sigma, luncheon, Canary Cottage,
noon. Optimist Club, luncheon, Canary Cottage, noon. deration of Community Civie Clubs, meeting, Hotel Washington, 8 p. Reserve Officers’ Association, Board of Trade, noon. hi Delta Theta, Cottage, noon. Delta Tau Delta, luncheon, Columbia Club, noon.
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MARRIAGE LICENSES | Excess since
(These lists are from official records in the County Court House. The Times, therefore. is not responsible for errors in names and addresses.)
James B. Ward, 23, 2471 E. Riverside; Maroy J. Rohm, 19, of 33 LaGrande. John C. Warren, 22, of Methodist Hospital; Lorene Freed, . of Riiey Hospital. Ernest Sandlin, 30, of 6004 Madison; Catherine Crowder, 22. cf 673 Arch. Frank Chisolm, 3338 Patterson; Edna Humphrey, 423 Hiawatha.
BIRTHS Girls Stanley, florence Brooks, at Coleman. James, Bertha Lynch, at Coleman. James, Martha Gloin, at Coleman. James, Mildred Meek, at St. Francis. Flovd, Katherine Bishop, at St. Francis. William, Dorothy Lee, at 2032 Corneil. Boys Paul, Linda Bova, at St. Vincent's. Thomas, Lazatha Franklin, at City. Samuel, Lora Mae Ellis, at City. Charies, Helen Edwards, at City. Daniel, Helen Macey, at Coleman. Elmer, Melba Carter, at Coleman. Ciarence, Margaret Shott, at St. Francis. Ralph, Velma Tully, at St. Francis.
Wayne, Mildred Wayman, at 540 Chase.
DEATHS
Emma Wilson, 66, at 616 Langsdale, ecar- N 727 Ogden, !Q John Garrett, 81, at 1138 E. 15th, cirrho-|p
dio renal disease. Charles M. Thrash, 51 at chronic endocarditis
sis of live
r. Neal H. Prather, 53, at Methodist, per- S
nicious anemia.
Nancy D. Sluss, 91, at 3657 Washington vard, gastro enteritis, ingle |
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By U. S. Weather Burean._____|
INDIANAPOLIS FORECAST—Fair and
slightly cooler tonight; tomorrow, fair and j warmer.
Sunrise .... 4:19 | Sunset
TEMPERATURE —June 30, 1938— 6:30 a. m. ... 62 BAROMETER 6:30 a. m. . ¥9.80 Precipitation 24 hrs. ending 5.50 a.m. .I8
1 Total precipitation since Jan “vo. 23.62 Ja. §........ 0.0 uv.0s 0.03
. 7:18
MIDWEST WEATHER
Indiana—Fair tonight and tomorrow; slightly cooler in east and south portions tonight; warmer tomorrow. Illinois—Fair tonight and tomorrow;
Lower Michigan—Fair tonight and to-
ov cooler in extreme east portion toight; near Lake Michigan.
slightly warmer tomorrow, except
Ohio—Fair, slightly cooler along the
lake tonight; tomorrow fair.
Kentucky—Partly cloudy, preceded by
local thundershowers in southeast portion this afternoon and early tonight; tomor-
row fair; not much change in temperature.
WEATHER IN OTHER CITIES 6:30 A. M. Station Weather. Bar. Temp.
30.04 29.84
enver
Dodge City, Kas Helena, Mont. Jacksonville, Fla. Kansas City, Mo.
ment to American idealism and enterprise, “a living monument of 16,000,000 rescued from tyranny, rebellion, ignorance, poverty and disease, and set upon the path of free government, peace, education, pros-
-|perity and health.”
“With all seriousness, no nation in the world can boast of so grand a monument,” the tanned ex-Gover-nor said. “If we scuttle, if we run away, our monument will be destroyed. “I believe I voice the inherent desire of my Nation when I say that we want to solve the Philippine problem in fairness to all—we want to solve it just as we wish with fairness and justice to solve our domestic problems. It can be solved.
Urges Freedom to Act
“On the political side, our flag and sovereignty should remain, allowing to the Philippines every ounce of domestic autonomy they can absorb—holding in our hands foreign affairs, tariffs, immigration, currency and public debt—scarcely more than marks of the necessary reservation of a dominion.
“We should feel ‘free in case of any crisis to help preserve the democratic basis of the Philippine Government.
from time to time, give the Philippines the best trade deal we can without injuring our domestic producers. We must admit the possibility of competition. The present quantity quotas on sugar, coconut oil, and cordage should be retained and if other or new commodities come into competition with homeside products, they also should be restricted with quotas. “Our aim should be to assist with capital and men, with good will and such preferences as we can afford, the return to a complementary and reciprocal economy between the United States and the Philippines. “Then there is the problem of military protection. I venture to predict that so long as our flag flies over the Islands no foreign power will trespass, irrespective of the military forces stationed there. . “I am deeply interested in that peace, in peace everywhere at home and abroad. To be home once more renews my faith in democracy as a system of government. “To be among you, with whom I have worked under the stress of trying times, renews my faith in men.” Continuing his greeting, Dr. Elliott said: “Today we forget in order that we may remember. Today we gladly put aside the affairs of party and of partisanship that so easily divide us in our daily lives. We are here unmindful of the conflicting philosophies and working of old ideals. and of misdeals.
United by Pride
“We are united by the common pride of being citizens of this great State, gathered together from its wide stretches and its many groups to pay a sincere personal tribute to one of our own who, for a quarter of a century, has given continuous and dramatic proof of his leadership of men and of the causes that elevate mankind.” Commissioner McNutt and, his family arrived in Indianapolis last night from Chicago and stayed at the home of Bowman Elder in Traders Point. Even though the gigantic reception was staged in furtherance of Commissioner McNutt's campaign for the Democratic Presidential nomination, he declined to discuss campaign plans or political issues In a press conference last night after his arrival. | Instead, he talked at length of the need for an awakening of the American people to the future values in keeping the United States flag over the Philippines. He indicated his belief that the Filipino people will not take their independence at the end of the present United States’ protectorate period in 1946 “because they are beginning to realize the high cost of independence.” : Answering queries about his plans if President Roosevelt should decide to run for a third term, Mr. McNutt said:
Days of Prophecy Over
“We will not talk about crossing bridges until we cecme to them. The whole picture can change in such a short time that I would not venture a prediction on anything at this time. The days of prophecy are over.” He said information he had received from various parts of the United States indicated a large majority of Democratic voters and “there still will be ga majority in 1940.” The former Indiana Governor reiterated earlier statements that the campaign for his Presidential nomination is “predicated entirely upon the assumption that President Roosevelt will not be a candidate.” He declined to discuss further any
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phase of third-term reactions in Washington. Smiling broadly behind a deep tan, the High Commissioner said he was “mighty happy to get my feet back on Indiana soil again.” He has been High Commissioner of the Philippines since shortly after he left the Governor's office here two years ago.
Hints He'll Resign
Discussing his plans after the reception celebrations, Mr. McNutt said he will leave here Wednesday for Washington for an appointment with President Roosevelt Thursday. He implied that he intends to resign his post probably next week. “My job in the Philippines is finished and I have brought all my personal effects with me, but I cannot say publicly at this time when I'll resign,” he said. Discussing the situation in the Orient, he said: “War with the United States is the last thing Japan wants. The Japanese people generally are sympathetic toward Americans. They like us better than the British. The difference is so obvious that it is odious.” Talking briefly about the dangers of another world war, the High Commissioner declined to hazard a guess on future international incidents but on the subject of war he asked a significant question: “What would they use for money?” He implied that no nation is financially able to have a war. Discussing the future of the Philippines, Mr. McNutt asserted that “only the surface of the great wealth of natural resources has been scratched on the islands.” “By next year, the islands will be producing more of the world’s gold supply than the United States or any of its possessions.” On the return trip home, the {High Commissioner said he had an linterview with the Emperor of Japan in his palace. “I didn’t take off my shoes in his |presence,” he said, “but we all had to stand up during the half hour of discussions through interpreters. We talked about the Philippines.” He did not mention what the Emperor had to say about the islands whose confiscation by the Japanese is feared if the U. S. protectorate should be lifted. He said the Japanese population in the Philippines is “about static.” Mr. and Mrs. McNutt and their 18-year-old daughter, Louise, arjrived in Chicago yesterday and were !met hy a large delegation of friends’
Puts Foot on Indiana Soil
They came as far as Lebanon by train and there proceeded to the Home of Bowman Elder, at Traders Point, by automobiles. When the train stopped at Crown Point, Mr. McNutt got off saying, “I want to put my foot on Indiana soil.” At Logansport a large crowd, gathered to greet him at the sta-
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It’s good to see the green trees and cornfields of Indiana, Louise McNutt said on her return here, with her parents, after two years in
Guests at the dinner given for the McNutt family at the Elder home last night included the Commissioner’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John C. McNutt of Martinsville; Frank McHale, Democratic national committeeman and Mr. McNutt's campaign manager; Thomas Taggart, Dr. Carleton B. McCulloch, and William Fortune, father-in-law of Mr. Elder. Steps in Mr. McNutt’s career in~lude nositions as dean of the Indiana University Law School; State ana wnauonal Commander of the Sige EE Governor of Iniana an nally his i Philippine Islands post. a
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UNITED BRITISH STAND AGAINST “NAZIS 1S TAKEN
Hitler July Visit to Danzig Hinted.
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cles that broadened and rumors that President Roosevelt might make some pronouncement either aligning the United States with the democratic attitude or seeking to foster the idea of an international peace conference. : From British leaders and from the press, however, came only stern words. Speeches by Winston Churchill, dissident Conservative, Anthony Eden, former Foreign Sec=retary; Inspector General Sir Walter Kirke; Liberal Leader Sir Walter Layton, and Labor Leader Arthur Greenwood, whose pledge that labor was ready for “the challenge if it comes” were part of the campaign.
Hear Nazis Rush Plans
There continued, meanwhile, a flood of reports that the Nazis were rushing preparations in Danzig for the showdown. Official German sources denied or scoffed at most of these reports, but the Polish Government asserted that it had definite information that the Nazis were forming a “Free Corps” in Danzig in preparation for an internal coup. There were more reports of armaments and German soldiers arriving in the free city. These developments and especially the flood of rumors appeared to fit into the Nazi pattern as it was unfolded in the Czechoslovak crisis. Such tactics are a definite and important part of the modern “war of nerves” technique. But whether the reports meant that Herr Hitler was pianning an early move or merely putting on the pressure by boring from within appeared to depend on future developments.
France Keeps Watch
France kept a close watch on Danzig and sought to speed completion of the European security front by bringing Britain and Soviet Russia together, an objective which appeared to be nearer at hand after Britain was reported to have agreed to guarantee the independence of the Baltic states upon the demand of Moscow. Premier Edouard Daladier summoned the council of ministers to meet tomorrow to study the situation.
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U.S. SCHOOLIN FOOCHOW BURNS
IN BOMB ATTACK
American Flag Is Reported Ignored; British Land * 36 Bluejackets.
TIENTSIN, June 30 (U. P.).—Jap= anese planes bombed and set fire to the American Mission Union High School at Foochow, dispatches said today as the British gunboat Grass=
hopper landed 36 bluejackets at the blockaded port to protect British
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Times Photo. The medical odds against this little girl’s living are 5 to 1, but the one-pound, 1ll-ounce infant was making a fight at City Hospital today and doctors think she will live. They said only 20 per cent of babies who weigh less than two pounds at birth survive. The baby, smallest ever cared for at City Hospital, was brought there yesterday afternoon a few hours after being born prematurely. She is 122 inches long. Breast milk is being provided by the Mothers’ Milk Station maintained by St. Margaret's Guild. The baby is fed onequarter of a teaspoon of milk every two hours. Milk will be the only nourishment until the baby reaches normal size. OXygen is administered periodically.
PENDERGAST ILL IN NEW ATTACK
Ex-Political Boss Taken to Prison Hospital; Condition Serious.
LEAVENWORTH, Kas. June 30 (U. P)—T. J. Pendergast, fallen Kansas City political boss, suffered a heart attack today and was taken to the Federal Prison Hospital in serious condition. It was the second attack that Pendergast had suffered since he began serving his term here a mcnth ago. Authoritative sources disclosed that Pendergast is suffering not only from a bad heart, but also high blood pressure and an abdominal ailment. He was reported “a very
The Japanese planes flew over the mission, which displayed two big American flags as a signal to aire planes, the dispatches said. One bomb struck the west cornen of the school and set fire to it. The building was almost destroyed, it was said.
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Dr. A. W. Billing and his wife, ' the only Americans at the school,
were reported unharmed. It was be= lieved they and others were takin shelter in dugouts. } The bombing was part of a heav Japanese aerial bombardment of the center of Foochow. Other planes bombed inland ports and Chinghai, port of Ningpo up the coast. American Consulate General offie cials at Shanghai presented a pro=test to the Japanese against the bombng of the mission school.
British Sailors Land
Official advices at Hongkong said that the 36 British Bluejackets from the Grasshopper were landed at the request of the British Consul. : A blanket Japanese blockade had been imposed at the port at noon yesterday and Japanese had said that they would not be responsible for safety of foreign property or warships.
Intensify Blockade of
British Concession
SHANGHAI, June 30 (U. P.)—A Domei (Japanese) news agency dis= patch from Tientsin today said Japanese military officials had announced intensification of the block« ade of the British concession, effece tive at once. The dispatch said that Japanese would intensify the searching and questioning of all persons passing in or out of the concession.
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