The Daily Messenger from Canandaigua, New York • Page 1

Readers More Ontario than other Ontario Coanty paper. tfenger The Weather this aftomMtt; fni? eraMy fair toolfht day; cooler tonight. Established in 1797. Vol. 108.

CANANDAIGUA, N. TUESDAY, MAY 1939. Single Copy, 3 FDR CALLS SOFT COAL DEADLOCK PARLEI Soviet Considers British Proposal For Arms Accord MOSCOW (ff) The Kremlin today studied'the latest British proposal for Soviet participation in the British and French-engineered coalition and at the same time sustained the mystery over Soviet Russian foreign policy. Both British and Soviet sources maintained silence on the nature of a note handed to Premier-Foreign Commissar Vyaeheslaff MolotofJ yesterday by Sir William Seeds, the British ambassador. It has been understood, however, that the note conveyed British coun-.

ter-proposals to the Soviet suggestion of a far-reaching security plan based on a British-French-Russian military alliance. Britain was understood to have favored Soviet assistance to all states on the western border of the U. S. promising British-French aid to Russia if such assistance involved her in conflict. WINDSOR WAITS REACTION TO PEACE APPEAL The Moscow foreign office, while Illness May Bar Approval Of Sales Tax had proposed a British- Fi ench-Russian guarantee to Baltic and Black Sea states.

The calm prevailing in British circles following Sir William's interview with Molotoff was interpreted by some observers as meaning nego- Uons were proceeding normally. An editorial in the Moscow publi- i cation Bolshevik, mentioning a "just and holy war for the triumph of ccmmunisni" if the Soviet Union were drawn into conflict, startled some observers. Others insisted that such editorial expressions had "no bearing on the Kremlin's attitude. Diplomatic quarters still hotly debated whether the resignation last week of Foreign Commissar Litvinoff, to be replaced by Molotoff, signified a change in Soviet policy-particularly with respect to Nazi Dermany. VERDUN, Prance Duke of Windsor was represented today as eager to ascertain the reaction oi capitals to his broadcast urging steps to save peace "before it too late." Associates said the Duke was "delighted" with the broadcast.

They insisted it was not a venture toward political activity and said the Duke's brother. King George of England, lincl approved it The Duke now-was-- concerned one informant stated, with whether his plea would have any eftect. (The British Broadcasting Company did not relay the broadcast through the empire, but it was carried by London newspapers, some of which expressed the view it was i with King George at sea en route to Canada and the United States). The Duke made his address last night after concluding a tour of World war battle sectors, avowing that he spoke "simply as a soldier of the last war." He urged "all political leaders" i.o rise above "purely national interests" to negotiate by "mutual concessions in which conflicting claims an be adjusted." It was his first broadcast since Dec. 11.

1936, when he bade farewell to England, having yielded the crown to George VI in order to wed the American-born Wallis Warfield. "The grave anxieties of the'time in which we live compels me to raise my voice in expression of the universal longing to be delivered from the fears that beset us, and to return to normal conditions." the Duke said. "Concrete proposals." he declared, "must be left to those who have the power to guide their nations toward closer understanding." But he did suggest an end to "harmful propaganda" and deplored "use of such terms as 'encirclement' rnd Alcohol Ring Trial To Open Tomorrow SYRACUSE jP) Fbrty-eight defendants faced today a Federal Court roll call on charges of participation in a Central New York alcohol ring the government says defrauded it of $5.000,000. Their trials scheduled to open tomorrow, the defendants faced a roll call to determine whether all are able to appear for triaL Glenn Porter, court The list was reduced by one yes-; terday when Fred Apelian, 42. former Dtican.

pleaded guUty to the Negotiations Gain Ground LONDON (IP) British negotiations for an alliance with Soviet Russia were believed today to have gained firmer ground because of an indicated increasing friendliness between Russia and Poland. Polish suspicions of her big neighbor have impeded British efforts to bolster the British-French front with Soviet military might. But the announcement that Russia was sending an ambassador to the Warsaw post was taken by diplomatic observers to indicate closer collaboration between the two nations now. Informed sources in London were optimistic therefore that the way was being cleared for Russia to strengthen the British-French guarantee of Polish independence. These sources thought Russia was ready to accept the principle of Britain's scheme to guarantee aid to smaller powers, but that Russia now wanted a more detailed plan of how Britain.

France and Russia would move in the event war broke out. The new Soviet ambassador is to be Nicholas Sharanow, now minister to Greece. Vice Commissar Vladimir Potemkin, top-flight Russian contact man since Foreign Minister Litvinoff's withdrawal, is expected to Warsaw tonight. Foreign office officials said that Britain, in a note delivered in Moscow yesterday, asked Russia to declare a readiness to resist any act of aggression involving an eastern European country the declaration to be effective only after British and French armies had started to fight. In Stockholm, meanwhile, the foreign ministers of Norway.

Sweden, Finland and Denmark discussed an answer to Chancellor Hitler's offer of non-aggression pacts All but Denmark, it was indicated, were cool to the proposal. ALBANY (IP) The Republican majority leadership persisted today in its consideration of a sales tax tp ease the relief burden on localities despite the almost certain need of Democratic votes to obtain its approval in the Senat. Republican Legislative and party chieftains, concerned over illness that threatened the party's normal 27 to 24 control of the Senate, deliberated until the early morning hours without reaching a decision on whether the controversial proposal should be introduced and put to a With 26 votes required for its Senate passage, illness of Senator Earle S. Warner. Ontario County, already has reduced the Republican membership to that number.

Opposition of Republican Senator Roy M. Page, Binghamton. who is committed against a sales levy, thus alone would assure defeat of the proposal unless Democrats gave is support. Republican leaders remained hopeful of some help from the Senate minority in- the face of authoritative reports that Democratic chieftains seek a solid party front against the levy. The only sales tax bill introduced thus far is authored by a Democrat Senator John J.

McNaboe, New York City. Republican Senate strength was threatened further, however, by illness of Senator Rhoda Fox Graves and the impending hospitalizaticn of another member. Absence of Mrs. Graves, confined to her hotel here, temporarily cost the party control last night, but Senate Majority Leader Joe R. Hanley said she would be available today "if her vote is needed." Meantime, the.

Assembly approved and, with speedy Senate concurrence in a minor amendment, sent to Governor Lehman a revised state milk- price bargaining law to replace the invalidated Rogers-Allen milk control act. The Senate previously approved the main bill. The measure expands the law's statement of policy, found deficient by Supreme Court Justice Francis Bergan, Albany, to cite the need for equal sharing of the milk surplus burden by producers and for state fixing in emergencies. Resignation of Supreme Court Justice Edgar J. Lauer, New York City, ended a legislative investigation of what United States Attorney John T.

Cahill. New York City, termed Lauer's "participation" in "smuggling." The resignation, effective June 15. came as the legislature's judiciary committees prepared to launch an inquiry, which leaders had seen as a further bar to adjournment tentatively set for next Friday. Miners' Tots Mine In a Small Way fvf fi- While developments were expected in the long: deadlock coal and operators which has tied up the L'ituminous industry, these children of'miners at the Valley Camp Mine near Wheeling, W. take no chances.

They're scouring the area for bits of coal their mothers can use at hcme. LAUER RESIGNS REVISED MILK AFTER INQUIRY MEASURE GOES INTOSMUGGLING TO GOVERNOR BiU Before Lehman Bars Store Optometry ALBANY VP Mercantile establishments will be forbidden to practice optometry if Governor Lehman approves a bill sent to him today. The measure was approved by the assembly. 125 to 17 last night after strong debate in which Harold B. Ehrlich.

Buffalo Republican, said it is equivalent to confiscation of property of stores with heavy investment in testing apparatus. It previously passed the Senate. The bill, which supporters said was intended to protect the public from misleading advertising by unscrupulous establishments. also would require licensing of opticians who fill prescriptions of or medical NAZIS PROTEST BAN OF WRITER "Force Of Arms" Cited By Mussolini As Italy Holds Army Day Parade CAIRO. Egypt P) The German charge d'affaires today protested an order expelling Paul Schmitz.

Cairo correspondent of the Berlin Voel- kischer Bcobachter. and asked either that his residence permit be rc- or that the governmrat explain its action. The Italian governor of Libya. Marshal Italo Balbo. arrivrc" yesterday for a four-day visit, and the semi-official newspaper.

Ai Batagh. said: "If the real purpose of the vkii is to reaffirm ths traditional I'zlo- Ecyptian friendship then somr- thi'ng more than mer? words ir. re- cuired As long as Ila5ian troops arc- massed to the Egyptian Jxirder. professioa 1 of fiicndship for Etypt Mil not be taken srricurfy. Vra Brawrhitsch's German rhief cf staff i viMl to Libya had in our but one purpose--preparation lor an offensive against Egypt ROME --Speaking in connec- mica, arraigned with Apelian.

pleaded innocent. The trial, originally slated to begin yesterday, was put over until tomorrow when attorneys were unable to be present. Expected to last at least a month, it follows closely conviction and sentencing of 28 men arrested in an investigation into illicit liquor traffic in the Albany district. Premier Mussolini declared today that. Italy would probe the strength of her decisions "when the hour comes." "The iorce of our arms is great but still greater is the decision of our hearts and when the hoar 18 DIE IN fLAXE CRASH GUAYAQUIL.

Ecuador JP -Eighteen persons, including the two pilots, were killed yesterday when a military plane crashed, exploded and set fire to a number of houses in downtown Guayaquil. TftfiAStJEY REPORT WASHINGTON JPt The position of the treasury on 6: Receipts, expenditures, net balance, told cheering troops and civilians. He f-pokc briefly from the balcony of Palazzo Venezia after a parade of armed strength that gave Ger- man leaders a fi.rt.her opportunity to appraise the Fascist war machine which Mussolini has agrwd to harness to German might in a military alliance. Mussolini spoke only about 60 words two sentences. To introduce the statement on "the force of our arms." he said: "On the third anniversary of the foundation of the empire and on the first observance of the holiday dedicated to the army you have participated in a memorable military parade." Police Guard Heiress After Kidnap Threats NEW YORK Kidnap threats against Evalyn McLean, daughter of Mrs.

Evalyn Walsh Maclean, of Washington. D. Wealthy owner of the Hope diamond, have led to the assignment of a special detective detail to the girl and her mother. The guard was assigned at the request of Washington authorities when the two arrived here Sunday for a visit. The threats were in let- tors received by Mrs.

McLean. i ALBANY Legislative vestigation of what a United States attorney termed "participation" of Supreme Court Justice Edgar J. Lauer in "smuggling" ended today after the New York city jurist an- inounced his effective June 15. i Protesting his "innocence," Jus; tice Lauer, whose wife is serving a tliree month jail sentence for smuggling, last night advised Governor Lehman he felt his resigna- i tion would "contribute to the confidence which the public is entitled to have in its courts." Charges were preferred against Mrs. Lnuer and Jack Benny and George Burns, radio comedians, af- ter Rosa Weber, a maid in the Lau' er home, turned informer when she was discharged for interrupting a dinner party with protests of her love for Adoif Hitler.

Her out- I burst followed denouncement of i the German leader by dinner guests. Benny and Burns pleaded guilty 1 to smuggling jewelry. Benny was fined SloToOO and Burns $8.000. An' other participant in the smuggling ojxjrations. Albert N.

Chaperau. international adventurer, was fined SS.OOO and Given five years' prisonment. The sentence later was reduced to two years. The New York legislature was 1 brought into the case last Thurs- jday when United States Attorney John T. Cahill.

New York City. Governor Lehman and ciied Judge Laufr's "smuggling The governor, in turn. gave the letter to chairmen of thp legislatures" judicial committees. A joint committee meeting to consider tJie nroseculor's communi- -ation ended a few minutes after it began last night when Justice Lauir's resignation was announced. Ujxm proper coinmitior recommendation, and a two-thirds vole of berth Houses, the legislature could have removed the jurist, from office.

FDR Proposes Second Reorganization Plan ALBANY Governor Lehman received from the Legislature today a revised state milk price fixing bill as Agriculture Department attorneys completed court arguments seeking to uphold constitutionality of the invalidated law would replace. Sponsored by Democratic Senator Joseph D. Nunan, the measure rode to approval in the Assembly last- night. 90 to 53. following bitter debate.

The Senate had previously acproved it. Legislative leaders termed the proposal, designed to meet objections of Supreme Court Justice Francis Bergan who declared the Rogers-A'len milk control law unconstitutional. "the best piece of legislation before us to meet the situation." The Assembly defeated two amendments which would have stricken OUT. provisions to: Ratify marketing orders previously formulated under the Rogers- Allen law. and.

Provide for participation by small producer-dealers ir. the equalization pool bv which metropolitan prices are fixed. The N'man bill broadens the Rcicrs-Allrn law's statement of pcjicv to citr nrrti for price iixinc in c-meri-'cnrics and equal sharinc of the milk surplus burden bv producers. IT gives emergency to thr acrimllurc commissioner. 1 irf Department, attorneys.

rHantJi'ir. they intcnric.1 1c push a review of Justice ruhnp despite the subititiitf They will lell thr Conn of Anprals the Roc- rrs-Alilen lanv contains "the cswntia: cuidcpDi-t-s of valid legislation." Ix-anincr heavily upon milk con- rol Jrnislation in other stales, ihr denartment is anwalincr from Jus- tire Brrsans decision holding Ihr la-A- unrrinMilutional on the ground it ron.M.inilrd a "naked oi Ircislativp power" to thr acrirul- ture Battle Seen Over Cotton Export Plan WASHINGTON A proposal for subsidizing American cotton exports created a new controversy in the Senate today, following approval of an extra 5382.075.000 for farm aid. A group led by Senator Bankhead (D-Ala) sought to place cotton subsidy in the $1.215.000.000 bill appropriating- funds for the agriculture department. Another group oi Southerners including Senators Smith (D-SC) and George (D-Ga) pledged a finish fight against the proposal. Bankhead's plan, put forward as a compromise with recommendations of President Roosevelt, calls for a government subsidy of about 310 a bale on new cotton shipped abroad, up to 6,000,000 bales.

The President had suggested that the subsidy be used to reduce the present government, loan stocks of more than 11.000 000 bales. The dispute over the subsidy plan was the only major issue awaiting disposal before the final action on the record-breaking farm bill. The Senate approved committea and other amendments yesterday which added, among other items. $225.000000 for parity payments to producers of cotton, corn, wheat, tobacco and rice; $113,000.000 for surplus crop disposal, and $25.000.000 for farm tenancy loans. These funds would be in addition to the $500.000000 soil conservation benefits approved by the House.

with an estimated $90,000030 for surplus crop disposal and $24,984.500 for the farm tenancy program. The House had rejected $250,000 000 for parity payments and S150.000.0CO additional for surplus crop disposal, but farm leaders believe it will reverse its stand in view of the Senate action. While the Senate was voting on the additions. Secretary Morgen- thau of the treasury told reporters he was "greatly disturbed" by the prospect of such an increase in the $3.300.000,000 federal deficit estimated for the year beginning July A Ke said Congress should levy new i taxes to cover the excess, but var- I icus proposals to enact farm pro! tossing fcixGi? have received little i iVvor among the lawmakers. Operators, Minerr At White Houselil New Try for Peaii WASHINGTON President Roosevelt undertook personally today to settle the labor deadlock in the soft coal industry by calling operators and CIO Union miners to a White House conference.

The scene of the two-months-old parley over a nuw Union contract shifted to the capital from New York in a series of rapid developments: 1. John L. Lewis, head of the United Mine Workers and the CIO, blamed the Roosevelt and the labor "department specifically for the shutdown which has kept 460000 men from coal mines in 26 states. 2. Secretary of Labor Perkins, i announcing acceptance of the invi- tations to the White House meet- ing.

said last night the operators FDR MAY URGE RAIL PROGRAM ACTION SOON had been guilty a the principle, of the ethics, tive bargaining." 3. Miss Perkins also said the coiftf commission: would announce- i crisis in the near future and "the coal need is so great that the government owes it to' the cittern to get the coal FDR A SENATE AGAINST PITTMAN ISSUE Washington JP Reports of a Senate filibuster against the Pittman Neutrality Bill if it is approved by 'the Foreign Relations Committee were heard today in quarters i Senator Borah R-Idaho was privately by some sena- jters as a likely leader in such a In response to inquiries, how- 'ever. Borah would say only that he opposed to the bill. "I would consider the cash and i carry proposition as giving Great i Britain control of our raw mater- and munitions in time of great emergency." he declared. I Democratic Leader Barkley said had heard the measure would be "talked about as long as some senators can stand on their feet-" but that he could not vouch for I Th? Pittman bill 'would re-enact virtually the same 'cash-and-carry" (provisions those which recently expired, except that it would include among She materials which could be sold to belligerents.

'The present, law prohibits the sale aims to warring nations Neutrality Act is invoked, but. i permits ale of other goods for cash Jf they are transported in foreign ships. WASHINGTON (IP) President Roosevelt may send-" Congress a message soon urging action at this session on a two-point railroad program. Associates reported today that Chairman Wheeler (D-Mont) of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee would ask the President to support legislation worked out on the basis of suggestions from railroad management and labor and the Interstate Commerce Commission. Wheeler has proposed: 1.

Revision of the Interstate Commerce act, which would include placing water carriers under ICC regulation. 2. Creation of a new federal court to take charge of railroad reorganizations, receiverships and bankruptcies. Mr. Roosevelt was said in Congressional quarters to have agreed to make known his approval of the legislation if Wheeler asks him to do so.

Senator Barkley (D-Ky). majority leader, announced that railroad measures "are definitely on the program" for this session. Wheeler said he would send to the Senate floor this week his bill to recodify the Interstate Commerce act. Usually well-informed legislators reported that the Maritime Commission had opposed placing water carriers under the ICC and had drafted a statement of its views. Mr.

Roosevelt, however, was said to have suggested that the statement be withheld. 11 Dead, 30 Missing In Chemical Plant Blast TOKYO OPi A chemical factory ard a celluloid plant exploded 500 yards of an army powder r.iagazine today, and at least 11 persons died. 260 were injured and mere than 30 are missing. The celluloid factory, in the of Komamezawa. blew up l.rM.

Fire spread to the chemical vorks which in turn exploded. Six ether factories and 20 home.s were fcstroycd by It was the third damaging explosion or fire in military areas in two months. A powder magazine blew up in Hirakata March 1, killing nearly 20C. Five naval warehouses burned at Yofcosuka March S.i The labor secretary dtocribW We President's role' as tint of "ItfeW- ator. The conference Mr.

Roosevelt's first direct intervention in a labor problem leaders of the APL together during the Winter id ati effort to make peace between the rival organizations. '-r- Perkins held a long- conference in New York with the opil negotiators yesterday. In theinidct of that session, Lewis made public a letter to Dr. John R. Steetmaiv federal conciliator, saying:" "Failure of the Roosevelt administration to approve or sustain-- mine wdrkers' offers to keep the; dustry in operation caused coal operators to believe tha had carte blanche to mine workers union iLifiey' beclaring that is not an issue here; been" Lewis said the posed a two-year extension of old contract, with trie the following It is agreed that the United Mine Workers of America is recognized herein as the exSfcsiye gaining agency "It is agreed that as a conditiMp of employment, all sliiA be members of the Unitoi-Mtae Workers of America, eiicept in those classiflcfitidfis of tract." FOOT Previous Offers Miss Perkins said the Union offered on four occasions to tinue mining operations during negotiations.

termed the failure of, tbe Operators to continue production TI mistake" and said wished it could be corrected now. "If it had. there would, be.np shortage of coal," she said, "tod no hunger in the mining tottafc" Unless an agreement is quickly, Miss Perkins declared, tbe government must make recoouaeA- dations. She did not disclose them, but added that a "practical coarse" might be adopted for supplying COM to industries threatened with a Wrt famine. When Lewis said the Union waive the right to organise 12 per cent of all mine- empteftK, excluding certain office, clerical and technical workers.

C'Neil. of New York, one operator-negotiators, retorttd: "Mr. Lewis mag. to permit us to keep. (rife GQPHeadSeftlLSjt ToliticaT Depression TROY John BamflUm, chairman of the RepuMtauft Motional' to be in a depression.

Speaking here last night. ilton said the tte New Deal alibi" that EumpMBt war threats cause "our lagging economic recovery." -This is a political not an economic one," "It has its roots In tW' actions of the New Demi. to save Democracy is to faftt about Europe's pot our own house in WASHINGTON Prcsidcm Roosrvdi jfronri rrnr- canization 1-n today invoh'inr, 14 drpart-mrntal and consolidations cpti- 1o savf S1.2500f9 a year. The Prre.idfnt in a lenslhy rnrs- declared this wotild ho his final reorganization proixi.ysl to Congress this Undrr thr- Jrercntlv enacted reorganization law. Methcdiets to Decide Mission Administration CONSIDER NEWSBOY ISSIE QUEBEC (Canadian Press--An ret to license newsboys at 25 cents a ye-ar.

fix thfir minimum age at 12 ar.d prohibit neu'spaper selling bv giils and women is before the cit: council. It was given first reading last night. ON DAYLIGHT TIME HORNEIJL Hornell so on daylight saving time next Sunday at 2 A. The city council unanimously approved the change fTrm standard to daylight iimr last night. 1 KANSAS CITY 'T' United Mfthorlism's dflerates.

jamming 75 committee rep.or;.s into thr final thrtf davs of their unitinsi con- frrrnce. todav recommfn- fjation? for im a 30-mem- IXT financial commission arid uniting all missionary under one board. The commit tef on missions proposed that- one board administer all foreign, home and missions. This clan is used bv the southern and Protestant branches. A minority report suggested a separate board be established to i administer all women's activities.

i Several women have petitioned the 'committee for such autonomy. Jap Friendship Flame On Way to World's Fair TOKYO "flamr ir.rnft- to- the United i i tie. way to the- Nr" YfrX Fair today in a sihTr urn DVf-r by a l-jr? ity. Mi-; 1 Aiko Tsuliimoto. Rncifd ryprfj-s a wrr" lit tvnm ihr "flfmal firf" ri Iramn sjirinf traditirn J-ay- has.

burning lor hundreds ni y.ars. Arizona County Court Recognizes Carpenter As '74 Kidnap Victim Japs Continue Raids On Chinese Capital Grc7: arid mfrnNf-r? thr V.K'C cabinet the of thr "flame of friendship." CRICKET PROVES POPULAR admit 'our kinship." he de- 1 WASHINGTON Although i clared. i the Virgin Islands are an American 1 possession. Gov. Lawrence Cramer torlnv that the residents fnjoy the British game of cricket, i The CCC will use relief funds he 'said, to improve the cricket-pitch I at Charlotte Amalie.

the island's capital. SHANGHAI (ff) The continoa- PHOEN1X. OF) Gustave tion of air numerous potato Blair. 69. homy handed carpenter, china appeared today to War legally identified by the Maricopa out a Japanese spokesman's "Jttfle- County Superior Court as Charles mcnt that bombing would Brcwster Ross, principal in the sensational unsolved Gcrmantown, abduction of 65 years ago.

envisioned today the possibility of lucrative radio and film contracts, capital, has" been hafttaK Wt The fact that Walter L. Ross, in 'about 3.500 casualties half Gcrmantown. who usually speaTtf- fjcure said to for the family in matters pertaining to the kidnaping mystery, would make no comment, did not nesday and Thursday. phase Blair. Hundreds of persons have claimed Jhcy were the abduction victim.

i "If my older brother lives for five rears, hell seek me restraint wherever personnel or materials (found. Chunkking, provisional a reptwent total reported as a Iqucncc of lart PROBE NAZI ACTIVITY SANTIAGO. Cnik -Tion Minister Rwtecindo an- i.cuncftd todav he had ordered an i vest igation of reported Hatf Blair filed the civil action to es- ities in SoutHern i tablish his identity. Hr named as which he has completed i defendants Walter. Sophia, Marian i said he gained the and Anne, other children of Chris- i were numerous tian and Sarah Ann Ross.

They did i catkmal i not answer the complaint and Su- i not fuffllUOf Mr perior Judge G. A. Rodgers en- menu." A tered a default judgement. in the.