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Washington By Kay Tucker Sensational reports re-Steep vcaling that the 1937-1938 recession shows a sharper and deeper decline than the 1929-1932 slump account for President Roosevelt's recent monetary and economic moves. The disclosure shocked him out of his optimism. The comparative figures on industrial activity tell the story. From a level of 110 in January of 1930 the economic curve dropped fifty points by July of 1932 over a period of thirty months. But from a post de- hirh of 124 in August Of Guarantee Main Islands of Japan Fear Plane Attacks PREPARED TO BIST MIS ezgHS DECLARES BRITAIN'S Missing St "Narcotic Kisses" Tw Women Assert Caresses of Alleged Bigamist Caused Them to Tremble, Become Weak And "Slaves to His Wishes" By Hitler, He Asserts Chancellor Delivers Ad dress Amid Air of Tenseness POLICE TAKE PRECAUTIONS Guard Against Political Out breaks; Chancellor Works All Night on Speech VIENNA (UP) Germany has recognized the full sovereignty of Austria and agreed not to interfere in her internal affairs including any attempt to introduce Nazi ism, Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg informed the Austrian federal diet tonight in a speech clarifying the agreement between the two states.

The chancellor emphasized that Austria considers herself a German state and hence a free one, with a mission to co-operate with othef German states in the interests of the race. Regarding Berchtesgaden, he said: "The agreement reached between the two parties at Berchtesgaden includes firstly, the statement that tho German government recognizes the full sovereignty of the federal state of Austria- VIENNA. (UP) "We consider it our first duty to preserve the freedom and independence of our Austrian Fatherland," Chancellor: Kurt Schuschnigg told the Austrian federal diet, the Austrian people and the surrounding countries of middle Europe tonight in an address reporting on the status of his negotiations with Nazi Germany, "I can emphasize that the formula 'popular front' remains ex. eluded from Austria, as well as its contrary dictatorial constitution," Schuschnigg said. The chancellor opened his address with a reference to the monarchy.

"In this decisive and serious hour," he said, "the federal diet is assembled in this hall, the meeting hall of the old chamber of deputies of the monarchy, in which during the last half century, more than once Austria and her existence have been debated." Referring to the expansion of the Austrian cabinet, in which Nazis have now been included, Schuschnigg said: "The greater number of cabinet members indicates very clearly that the responsible leaders of tht Austrian state are faced with extraordinary tasks and they 1 emphasize this above all are determined to perform these tasks under all circumstances. "There is no time at the moment to debate. A decision must be taken and we must act, in answer to the confidence of all thes who are ready to colla borate." "Popular Front" Out In declaring that the lar front" and dictatorial formula are excluded from Austria, Schuschnigg said: "A a fundamental principle have to avoid judging the political institutions and systems or uim-i-rnnntries. This we can do, with out fear of misunderstanding." "The constitution, bcauscn-niee declared, "knows no parties and no party system." (Parties have been aboiisnea in aiuuw, ly the national Fatherland front being recognized as an organized body). In referring to his talks with Fuehrer Adolf Hitler of Germany at Berchtesgaden, ScbuschnigJ said: "The fact that a personal meeting between myself and Herr Hitler caused a political sensition throughout Austria and across tha frontiers shows that in spite of all our efforts, we have not yet succeeded entirely In solving all the tensions which have been threatening Germanic soil for years." Nation Tense There was apparent a tenss-ness somewhat resembling th days that rouowea conapse or monarchy In 1918.

I Austrians were concern! whether the country gradually would become a prt of the Ger- (Continued on Fae Two), 1937 it sagged forty points by February of Wis year over a period of only seven months. The one consolation for F. D. R. in his latest checkup is that the decline has temporarily stopped.

vvvithir or not the anticipated spring recovery in Industrial ac tivity, Says me laiesi euivcy the White House desk. "proves to be the beginning of a general recovery in ur other 'false start' such as occurred Hpoends uoon a number of circumstances which are difficult to evaluate. The consensus 01 business analysis, however, seems to be that 1938 will witness some improvement, with the last quarter having the best prospects." Meanwhile, New Deal experts are holding their breath and crossing their fingers. i i President Roosevelt's Kestraint gef imposed exile from the Capita! over Washington's birthday was a remarkable demonstration of presidential re straint. It dramatizes tne censorship he is supposed to have imposed on attacks by fiery New Dealers on private industry.

Ordinarily a Chief Executive celebrates the day by delivering an oration before a joint session of congress. A private invitation to comply with cuftom was extended to Mr Roosevelt, but he declined. He apparently felt that, in this period of domestic and foreign tension, the less he said the better. He resisted the impulse to make a speech and hiked off to Hyde Park to escape temptation. Numerous advisers friendly Continued on Page Three i CHINESE ATTACK ON FORMOSA'S CAPITAL Civilians Killed as They Run Out to Watch Planes BY ASSOCIATED PRESS TOKYO.

An eyewitness telephoned this account of yesterday' bombardment of Taihoku, Formosa capital, to Tokyo: "We knew that aerial maneuv ers were being held in Japan proper and at first it was thought unscheduled trials had been extended to Formosa. The defense preparations, which had been rehearsed for weeks, worked perfectly. "Some civilian casualties came from people running out to see the planes after they knew the raid was the real thing, 'The weather vas clear and bright, but you cculdn't see anything but mere specks in the sky because the Chinese planes were flying at tremendous altitudes. Sirens Sounded "I didn't see the bombs falling. Sierra, whistles and all raid Signals were sounded.

First aid squads, gas corps members, and firemen assembled at defense stations. "At first everyone was Just curious. Then a bomb exploded with a terrific roar that shook the earth. The bomb missed the airdrome, on the outskirts of Taihoku. "Right away, four others fell.

A brick factory, the Japan Mining Co. office and a number of dwelling houses were hit. The mining office caught fire but firemen soon extinguished the blaze. "Most of those who were killed or injured were fishermen or their families, whose matchbox homes literally were blown to bits. There were huge craters where the bombs exploded.

Child Killed "One woman sat holding the body of a little girl, one of three children killed, and gave it to rescue workers only after a long argument. "The city proper was not damaged. The main wreckage was in the poor suburb of Matsuyama. "Japanese here could hardly believe that Japanese territory actually had been touched, it was not until several hours later that we learned Shinchiku City, on the west coast, had been raided too." Joe Louis Meets Thomas in Title Bout on April 1 NEW Louis, who knocked out Nathai, Mann in the third round last night, today signed to defend hia world heavyweight boxing title against Harry Thomas oi fcaglo Bend, in a 15 round bout at Chicago's Stadium, April 1, WITNESS IS Warnings Issued of Air Raids! Armada Turns Back After Heading Across China Sea NIPPON POPUUCE EXCITED Formosa Counts Toll of 8 Dead; Japs Retaliate for Raid on Capital (AP) -All aviation and naval units in southwestern Japan were on the alert against Chinese air raids tonight after a large area of the Japanese homeland had felt the dread thrill of air attack warnings for several hours. Twelve big enemy bombing planes, escorted by fast pursuit craft, were reported at 11:10 a.

m. (8:10 p. m. Wednesday, CST) to be roaring over the China sea to carry the war to the main islands of Japan, Formal air raid warnings were issued, but the enemy failed to arrive. Naval officers expressed belief the Chinese armada had returned to its base when it became appar-nt that its cominz was known and Japanese were prepared.

The It i AM warnings were canceutru i.m p. m. (1:25 a. m. CST.) Japanese fighting ships swarmed Into the heavens over Formosa, Japan's island colony raided by the Chinese yesterday in the first air attack in history on Japanese territory, and over Kyushu, the industrially and strategically important southwestern island of Japan proper.

Honshu Warned The western portion of the main Island, Honshu, also was under raid warnings for several hours. (Kyushu is nearly 500 miles across the China sea from the nearest China coast, but Chinese raiders probably are based at points 250 or more miles inland or along the coast of the southwestern province of Fukien, from which the distance to Kyushu would be at least 700 miles). Headquarters of the western division of aerial defense had first reports of the Chinese squadron at 11:10 a. m. Thirty-five minutes later the Formosa garrison reported the planes were sighted over the ocean, beaded northeastward.

Scores of Japanese fighting ships roared out to meet the threat, but the enemy was not seen again. A navy spokesman declared it was "within the realm of possibility" that Chinese planes could bombard Kyushu. While Kyushu still watched anxiously for enemy raiders, Kagoshi-ma, southernmost major city of the island, suffered a disastrous 'fire of mysterious 'origin, appar- Ipntlv not connected with the war. Two persons were killed, many injured, 1,500 made homeless and 350 houses destroyed. Japanese newspapers carried only brief accounts of the raid on Formosa yesterday, printing nothing but communiques.

The island counted eight dead and 29 injured as a result of the attack. First direct word from Taihoku, Formosa capital, said the American consulate there was (Continued on Page Two) RESULTS AKE UKKATEK THIS WLEK RARGAIN WANT AI) WEEK Every day many advertisers are phoning us to discontinue their ad. Why don't you take advantage of this bargain want ad offer. li DAYS ADVERTISING FOR THE PRICE OF PHONE VOIR AD IN NOW 1 An Adtaker Will Help You. The DAILY TIMES WANT A I) DEPARTMENT DIAL 2-6211 Itorh lsliiml hit Molinp 4WHI Arno Bratten, 58, former prin cipal of the Marion, 111., township high school, disappeared after leaving his home Feb.

14. A bloodstained auto, identified as Brat-ten's, was found in Carbondale, 111., a week lcter. Pershing Slips, Is Much Weaker, Physicians Say TUCSON, Ariz. -(AP)--Phy. sicians attending Gen.

John J. Pershing said today the World war commander, veteran of many campaigns, was losing ground in his critical illness. An official bulletin from the sick room shortly before 11 a. m. C.

S. T. said the general was "definitely weaker and somewhat apathetic." "This may be only temporary or it may presage more serious consequences," said the bulletin, issued by Dr. Roland Davison and Lt. Col.

S. U. Marrietta. "General Pershing is not as well this morning as he was yesterday," the bulletin began. "He had a restless night and while he is free from pain, he Is definitely weaker and somewhat apathetic.

"While there Is no heart failure his physicians are not fully satisfied with his heart condition." Roosevelt Sells Rights To Notes and Prefaces WASHINGTON. (AP) Presi dent Roosevelt has sold exclusive rights to two syndicates to the notes and prefaces he has written for the five volumes of hia offi cial papers and messages to be published later in the year. With a magazine he also has contracted to publish a resume of his press conferences since he en tered the White House. will be furnished this ma terial for use simultaneously with publication by the magazine. Nation Bristles In Defiance to Hitler Attitude Regards His Aims as an Intolerable Interference BV WKBB MILLER (Copyright, 1938, bv United Press.) PRAGUE, Czechoslovakia (UP) Czechoslovakia resist by every means diplomatic or military- Adolf Hitler's implied intent of bringing 3,500,000 of its citizens under a Nazi protectorate.

I am able today to outline, on the highest authority, the attitude of this nation which stands in the path of Hitler's "drive to the east." Government ministers have refrained from issuing formal statements because of the delicacy of the middle European situation, but this is how Czechoslovakia feels: 1. It regards Hitler's proposed protectorate over Germans who live in other European countries as an unprecedented and intolerable interference in the Internal affairs of this nation. 2. It has received assurance from Paris that If Germany attacks Czechoslovakia, France will spring to arms in its defense. Czechoslovakia and France are bound by a close military alliance.

5. 3. It has informed the German minister that the Czecho-slovakian government's reaction to Hitler's reichstag speech, In which he announced a protectorate over 10,000,000 Germans who live in continental nations outside Germany, was highly disagreeable. Outwardly all Is peaceful and calm here in the capital of the last democracy in the Balkans. Well-dressed crowds promenade on the broad thoroughfares in the winter sunshine.

Motion picture theaters and cafes are crowded. But the Czechs know that at any time the blow may fall on them just as it did on Austria. Situation Grave The government makes no attempt to minimize the gravity of the situation. Gen. Ludwig Krejci, chief of the general staff, called in the military correspondents of Prague newspapers and told them that the nation had to be prepared for "a brutal, quick attack without warning, by motorized forces, assisted by an air force." He added that Czechoslovakia had to be prepared to fight alone for the first few days of the struggle, to give her allies time to mobilize.

The German government has made no diplomatic representations to Czechoslovakia since Hitler's reichstag speech, but the German minister did call at the foreign office and inquire about the reaction of this government. He received th-3 straightforward reply that the speech had maoe a disagreeable Impression. Heretofore, the strongest the government has gone in revealing its policy, is an editorial, officially inspired, which appeared in the government newspaper, Prague Presse. It read: "Not only Czechoslovakia but all other countries, whether close or distant neighbors of Germany, will resist with all means available the theory hereby Germany could claim the right to interfere In another country's internal affairs just because a German minority lives within Its borders. Only one institution Is competent to Intervene In that respect and that is the League of Nations.

"It would certainly be wrong to assume that application of foreign interention Is a suitable means for bringing about the peaceful solution of the minorities problem and general political appeasement. The basis of universal peace and international law embodies the principle of non-intervention in the internal affairs of nations. Abandonment of that principle would be the end of law and order and the beginning of revolution. It would disorganize the relations between states and ultimately lead to chaos in International relations." Disregarding the 3,500.000 Chechoslovakian citizens of Ger man birth 60 per cent of whom (Continued on I'age Two) ITALIAN DE TO POLICY or u. s.

Sen. Hiram Johnson Com ments on Chamberlain's Course WASHINGTON. (UP) Sen. Hiram Johnson described Great Britain's new diplomatic course today as a devastating blow to United States foreign policy but one that emphasized the desire of the American public to keep out of international entangle ments. Johnson, an influential member of the senate foreign relations committee and leader of the congressional "irreconcilables," said that Britain's decision to work with the Fascist powers was a set back to the announced policy of Secretary of State Cordell Hull of taking "parallel" action with democratic nations in interna tional affairs.

"Then again, President Roose velt said that he would quarantine all the wretched nations," Johnson said. "I don't think we'll do that now that Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain is dealing with them. "We have had an ocular demon stration of the Chamberlain attitude that will make us very much more cautious in the future. think there will be many more Americans now who will want to know what our foreign policy is." Sen. Johnson broke his silence on the effect of the European crisis on this country coincident with a controversy in congress over the radio speech to Great Britain of Secretary of Interior Harold L.

Ickes in which he called for a united front among the Democratic nations, especially be tween the United States and Bri tain, against Fascism and Com' munism. Sen. Arthur Vandenberg, said that before Ickes "preaches to foreigners about protecting their governments against dictatorships and anti-Democratic concentrations of power, I suggest that he and his associates read Matthew 7:3." why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own Matthew Sen. Gerald P. Nye, N.

said that he would be "violently opposed" to the United States permitting Britain to assume that this nation would aid her in any given course. Nazis Eliminate B. C. and A. D.

BERLIN. (AP) C. and A. as symbols for before and after Christ, are being replaced by V. Ztr.

and Ztr. Vor zeitrechnung and nach zeitrechnung, meaning before and after time computation. The National Socialist Teachers' society established the new system for uniform time designations in German ancient and prehistoric periods. ization. Van Nuys said an attack of lumbago kept him at home.

McNutt, 46, wearing formal afternoon attire of frock coat and striped trousers, stood with his host, Senator Sherman Minton of Indiana, and Mrs Minton, in a high-ceilinged room of blue and gold. Flood lights beat down upon them. A movie cameraman ground away at his machine in a nearby corner. From the receiving line guests went to the hotel's main ballroom where an $1,800 feast of delicacies covered a table 48 feet long and nine feet wide. In a third chamber servants behind a row of white tables poured cocktails into gleam-Ina classes.

The entire affair was estimated by those who made the arrangements to have cost about $3,500. Although Senator Minton was the official host, his secretary said, the expense was shared by "friends of McNutt." AL BLOW SAN FRANCISCO (AP) "-A man with a "narcotic" kiss was sought by San Francisco police today on charges of grand theft and bigamy. Police Inspector Charles Iredale aid the man, Jese Mowery, 37, served a term In Washington state penitentiary for bigamy. In swearing to a complaint before Municipal Judge Frank W. Dunn yesterday Airs Vivian Korth Mowery, 32, and Mr Laura Alvlna Smith Mowery, 41, asserted "their husband's kisses left them slaves to his slightest wishes.

Inspector Iredale said Mrs Laura Mowery told him she believed he administered some sort of narcotic through his caresses. "All I know," he quoted her as saying, "is that it acted with terrifying speed and power. Almost at once, I would become eak, my knees would 5 Held For Fight At German Bund Rally in Chicago Northwestern Professor And Four Others Are Seized CHICAGO. (AP) Five per sons, including a Northwestern university professor emeritus, were under arrest today, the after- math of a turbulent meeting of i the German-American bund that I broke up in a fist fight. The disturbance occurred at the conclusion ot a speech at the Ger-mania club last night by Wilhelm Kunze, New York, the bund's director of public relations.

Dr. Eric von Schroetter, professor emeritus of romance languages at Northwestern, was charged with disorderly conduct after an altercation with uniformed bund members who, he said, tried to eject him when he asked Kunze a question from the floor. John Fisher, 18, and Ray Pauly, 17, declared they were set upon by bund members when they refused to give the Nazi salute. They signed disorderly conduct complaints against William Wernicke, 30, who said he was a broker and who signed counter-complaints against the youths. Emil Horitz, one of the guards who escorted Kunze to the hall, was arrested on a charge of malicious mischief, filed by a Chicago newspaper photographer who said Horitz smashed his camera.

Scores of bund members clad in grey shirts snd trousers and black ties, belts and puttees, ringed the hall during Kunze's speech. The speaker asserted the bund was "not a military organization." "While we do not wish to change our government," he added, "if we can learn anything from Germany and they succeeded in putting 6,500,000 unemployed people back to work we should take advantage of it" While Kunze was speaking, Captain Joseph Goldberg ordered 12 patrolmen to the club. Shortly after their arrival Horitz was seized on complaint of the cameraman. Religious Question Raised Dr. Von Schroctier said bvind members tried to eject him when he asked the question: "If the Nazi movement is divinely inspired, why are the churches in Germany against it Kunze ignored the question and it was repeated.

Police intervened after shouts. i The meeting was brought to a close shortly after the incident' with a salute to the Nazi flag. Fisher and Pauly refused to salute. "We, wouldn't give the salute because we thought it was foreign and anti-American," Fisher said. "Several ot the men near us called on us to raise our arms, and hit us when we refused." Bund leaders 1,000 persons paid admission to the hall.

tremble, I would have strange desires and seem to be hyno-tlzed. It always left me sick and In a highly nervous state." Mrs Vivian Mowery agreed: "His kisses were powerful. They seemed to drug me with a strange sensation and left me with a peculiar feeling long after he had given them." Mrs Laura Mowery told Judge Dunn that Mowery took $2,000 from her before deserting her In Webster, N. a few months after he married her In Yuma, a year ago. She said she traced him to Cleveland, then Detroit and across the continent to Martinez, where she met Mrs Vivian Mowery.

Mrs Vivian Mowery said she married Mowery In Ogden, Utah, In 1936. She said he induced her to sell her restaurant business and give him the $3,000 proceeds. He then borrowed her automobile and departed. Claims America 'Double-Crossed By British Move WASHINGTON (AP) Rep. Kopplemann asserted today Great Britain had "double-crossed" the United States by "going along with dictatorships." Testifying against the proposed $1,500,000,000 naval expansion program, before the naval committee Kopplemann said Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's action looking toward an agreement with Italy had made it impossible for this country to depend on Britain.

Another witness Rep. Mc-Grath suggested that England could not be blamed for looking beyond the United States for cooperation in view of the feeling in this country against entangling foreign alliances. COAL COMMISSION WASHINGTON. (AP) The bituminous coal commission began formulating new minimum soft coal prices today, even before an order scrapping the old ones wentsjnto effect. The commission decided yesterday to revoke its present price orders, effective Friday at midnight.

Federal courts already had suspended the prices as far as they affect most of the railroads and some of the country's major industrial firms. The railroads and industrial firing contended and the courts agreed that the commission had fixed its minimum prices illegally in failing to hold a public hearing on the proposals. The commission decided to start all over again and to hold a public hearing before it promulgated prices. The procedure may take some time, for the commission was from April to December in fixing the old prije schedule. THE WEATHER ForrrasU Till 6:30 I.

M. Fridi; For Davenport, Roi Island. Moline and vicinity: Considerable cloudiness tonight snd Friday, little change in tfmppiature. about 24 degrees tonight. For Iowa Con-jidfrabls cloudiness tonight and Fridny.

Not bo cold tn extreme west portion tonight, slightly warmer north-central and extreme west portions Fri- Cloudy Tmimls: al'glillv colder northwest portion tonight. Friday cloudy to partly dourly, Shipper. f'lieiasl: North. 15 detiies; 24; south. 28; west, 20.

NEW SCHEDULE OF PRICES McNutt Shakes Hands with 3,141 in His 'Debut' in Washington; Affair Is Put On at An Expense of $3,500 WASHINGTON. (AP)- A new kind of political debut that smacked more of Hollywood than of Washington put Paul V. McNutt of Indiana before the nation today as a Democratic presidential prospect fo. 1940. The tall, tanned former governor who now is high comissioner to the Philippines greeted 3,141 men and women with a "how-do-you-do," a handshake and a smile last night at a reception as sumptuous as any the oldest capital onlookers could remember.

The party drew almost as many congressmen as a Democratic caucus. Two cabinet members Attorney General Cummings and Secretary Roper also passed down the receiving line. Absent, however, was Senator Frederick Van Nuys of Indiana, who is conducting an independent campaign for reelection after breaking with the McNutt organ.