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27. kdno XV -Servicr Autoists Dro MAN SHOT Just Plain "Mrs." 'Noble-French arms can be worn by HELEN ARRET PLUMB-BENOIST, but they won't be. Directs Ruhr Martial Rule GENERAL DEGOUTTE. commander of the French army of occupation, is shown (left) in conference uith members of his staff, as German resistance develops following his arrival at Essen. RUHRTRDOPS USE SABERS ON CHILDREN AVAL BASE COOPERATION IS PROMISED Oil U.S.

DEBT IS BLOCKED: 1 it- --ii Joint Campaign by Chambers of Lommerce ot Uaklana and S. F. Planned to Back Sue Given at Alameda Navy Department's Recom-mentions to Be Aided by Full Information Concern-' ing Tract of Land Selected A Joint campaign by the chambers of commerce of Oakland and Pan "Francisco to present to the House Naval Affairs Committee facts which. It Is expected, will suit In' the acceptance of the navy BRITISH CHANCELLOR Stanley Baldwin Returns Home From Washington Mission and Declares Politicians Prevent Settlement Head of English Finances Says Funding May Not Be Possible For Many Years; Meantime 5 Per Cent Paid By DAVID CHURCH. International News Service Staff Correspondent.

I tnvnnw t. Cm chequer and head or the untisn debt funding mission, who arrived from Washington today to report to the cabinet, said that Great Britain has already obtained the best terms that the United State will give and that he will not re turn to America for any farther negotiations. The chancellor expressed keen regret that the negotiations on the American aide "had fallen Into the hands of politicians." Baldwin and the other members of the mission arrived at Southhampton on the Whlta Star liner Olympic The chaneeUa placidly puffed his pipe while sumraea up his conclusions la the following terse sentences: "There 1 ho fcopa of getting America to offer better terms. The problem ow is whether the British cabinet will accept the term offered. Any change of opinion In the United States wonld ba recommendations by Congress, is under way today as the result of ntHniiniimiit nf the San Fran- EMCHTE5SE' SPURNS TITLE eieco chamber that It stands 100 per cent behind the Alameda base -plan.

The campaign plans provide for the waging of a vigorous war gainst erroneous statements that re said to have been circulated respecting "the Alameda site, and the urging of California's congressional delegation to lake an active and immediate part in the fight for the Alameda project, it was an-fti nounoed today, CO-OPERATION OF S. F. OX BASE PROMISED. The full co-operation of the San Francisco chamber of commerce with that of Oakland, and with the navy department, which has recom- mended Alameda as the site for the Eaaatnf England, not in oar tavor AMERICAN TERMS TOLD BY CHANCELLOR. aA that -if v5 I i IPARI Rnmors of Plot to Restore the Throne Discredited By Authorities.

By HARRY N. FLORY, International News Service Staff Correspondent. PARIS, Jan. 27. The greatest royalist demonstration 'France has seen in half a century took place this afternoon in connection with the funeral of Marl us Plateau, monarchist leader and editor Of the royalist newspaper L' Action Franeaise, who was assassinated by a young woman anarchist.

The funeral cortege was two miles long. It passed through streets Jammed literally with crowds. Companies of police re serves were stationed at strategic points alonr th rnufn of the) nro-! cession. Soldier, with bayonets fixed guarded the chamber of dep uties. Steps are being taken to form an organization of French royalists modelled after the Italian Fascial.

During the morning Premier Poiiieare received a delegation of Socialists who complained that thej monarchists were "threatening the saflety of the republic." They cWarged that royalist leaders are orklng to restore the French throne. Premier Poinear said that the government had no fears and that every necessary precaution had been taken to prevent incidents luring-the afternoon. The premier, said that the royalist leaders were SR0YAL1STS IN GREAT PARAD I i I I As Car Misses Bridge in Dark Two San Jose Well Drillers Lose Lives in Creek North of That City. BAN JOSE, Jan. 7.

Driving their machine off the bridge in the darkness last night, C. E. Phillips, S2 years old, and Robert Florey, 68. well drillers, both of San Jose, were drowned In the creek at the corner ot the Brokaw and Schal- lenberger roads, a short distance from the San Jose-Oakland highway. George Florey, a brother of one of the victims, found their bodies under the machine' this morning, and Coroner Amos Williams was summoned to the' scene.

The men have been driving a well near Los Altos, and started for San Jose about 3 o'clock this morning. Phillips lived at (29 North Sev enteenth street. BERKELEY BOY, UNCLE KILLED. BERKELEY, Jan. 27.

R. O. Ing at H25 Virginia street, Ber keley, and his uncle. R. IL Wald-man of Fresno, are dead as the result of an automobile accident yesterday afternoon, in which their machine plunged into the San Joaquin river at Herndon, Fresno county.

Tourists and campers, bearing the crash, rushed to the scene of the accident, and found the machine In the river bed forty feei below, with the oecupants pinnea down by the wreckage. Both were extricated and taken to Fresno. Young Waldman was graduatea from the Berkeley High achooi three years ago. He left Berkeley recently to procure employment in a foundry In Fresno. He leaves a mother and father, residents of Berkeley.

The body of young Waldman will probably be brought to Berkeley tor funeral services. Public Buildings Are Seized At Waterford; Two Rebels Are Executed. WATERFORD. Ireland. JarL 27.

(By International News Service.) The red flag Of Bolshevism was run up here today by striking transport workers. The strikers began seizing fubllc buildings, beginning with the municipal gas works. It was over this building that the red flag was hoisted. The trouble began with a Wage dispute. The transport workers quit, leaving many ships lying idle at the DUBLIN, Jan.

21. (By International News Service.) Two republican irregular prisoners were executed at Maryborough prison today by the Free State military au thorities. They were charged with. rebellion against the government. The carrying out of today's death sentences brings the total number of executions since ine nrsi oi November to 65.

The executed men were Patrick Gerrity and aph Burns. FREE STATE MAN KILLED IN FIGHT. A Free State soldier was killed In a fight with irregulars at Cahircl-veen. Fighting broke out near Water-ville after Free Staters had been fired upon from ambush. Joseph McBrlde, a member of the Dall Elreann, who was captured by Irregulars, has escaped.

Four womeir and two 'men were injured in the bombing of a military lorry. Fighting Is continuing in West Cork where the republicans are attacking railway stations. FIFTEEN UNDER" DEATH SENTENCE. BELFAST, Jan. 27.

(By International News Service.) Fifteen irregulars at Dundalk are under death sentence, according to advices reaching here this afternoon. Dougherty Menaced By Wilson's Malady BY UNITED FHES8 -LEASED WIRE TO TRIBUNE. WASHINGTON, Jan. 27. Attorney-General Harry M.

Daugherty, stricken with "a dangerous condition of high blood pressure, with complications," was ordered, con- fined to his bed at His apartments in the Wardman Park hotel here. Daugherty is under the care of Brigadier-General' Sawyer, President Harding's Sawyer has prescribed a "state of complete rest," lest graver complications of apoplexy, and possibly paralysis, come. The attorney-general was said, by Sawyer to be threatened with a condition similar to that which afflicted Ex-President "Wilson while fighting for the League of Nations. Film Star toWed Oil Man's Ex-Wife bt tnmrn pitss i EASED WIRE TO TIBtTI. HOLLYWOOD.

Jan. 27. Antonio Moreno, film star, today secured a license to wed Daisy Can-fleld Danriger. divorced wife of J. wealthy oil man.

RED FLAG RAISED BY IRISH STRIKERS 5.F. FLEES IN LA. Bandit. With Bullet in Head After Battle With Police Sergeant, Takes Wife and Drives 500 Miles in Auto ushad, Under Treatment, Is Arrested and Chained When Woman Confesses; Death Feared From Cold UT TTNTrTD TUTS! LEASED WIRE TO TRIBtmS. LOS ANGELES," Jan.

JT. Wll- llam Holllngsworth, booked at the ounty hospital ona charge of at- Francisco, broke his leg chains early this morning and escaped. Holllngsworth was being treated for a gunshot wound In the head, received when he and a companion tried to hold up a San Francisco detective sergeant. The officer drew a gun and wounded Hollfngs-worth and his companion, Holllngsworth' wound being In the head. Despite his bad wound, Holllngsworth loaded the dead body of his confederate into A machine, drove wway, dumped it In a hallway and called a doctor.

Then he went home, told his wife, and together they came to Los Angeles by automobile. Holllngsworth went tofthe county hospital last Thursday, saying he had received a wound from a holdup man. Working on a tip. officers located Mrs. Holllngsworth and she told them the entire story.

Holllngsworth was placed under arrest in the hospital and a leg chain put on him. In some manner, he broke chain early this morning, lld down a ralnpipe and escaped in only his hospital pajamas and carpet sup Ders. He may die from exposure, phy sicians say, as the wound in his head is serious. FLEES AFTER BEING WOUNDED IN HEAD, SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11.

William Holllngsworth, 2S years old, wanted here for alleged par-tieinatlon in a hold-up in which he was shot in the head by his in tended victim. 'has been arrested In Los Angeles hospital, after having driven an automobile 600 miles suffering from a possibly fatal bullet wound. According to the police, Holllngs worth and two companions planned a holdup, but, by mistake, chose as their victim a detective sergeant. who opened Are on them. Holllngs worth was uhot in the head, tne bullet piercing the skull and slightly grazing the brain.

Herman Brothers, said to have been a com panion of Hollingsworth, was seriously wounded. The third man escaped. Despite his injury, Holllngsworth escaped from the policeman, ana with his wife, Mrs. Marie Hollings worth. 22 years old.

drove to Los Angeles, arriving Monday morning. He applied for and obtained admit tance to the hospital, telling a story of having been held up and wounded. It was stated. WIFE TELLS STORY TO L. A.

POLICE. When arrested Hollingsworth refused to make a statement, but Mrs. -Holllngsworth, who. was located at the home of her mother in Los Angeles, told the police of their drive from San Francisco to the southern city. They had no money, she was quoted as saying; and, on one occasion, traded a coffee percolator for gasoline.

She denied knowledge ot the holdup, and of the manner In which her husband had been wounded. The police said today that if Hollingsworth recovers he will be brought here for trial. Reports from surgeons who are attending him, however, are to the effect that bis recovery. Is doubtful. According to tlie police, Hollingsworth is on for the theft of an automobile.

He is also suspected of being a smuggler of narcotics. German Assassins Sentenced to Death AIX LA CHAPELLE, Jan. 27 (By the -Associated Press). Three members of the German police were sentenced to death -by a court- martial today upon conviction of the assassination of Lieutenant Graff of Belgium, who was killed near Duesseldorf on March 23 last. County School Head Under Knife County Superintendent of Schools David Martin today Bbumitted to a capital operation at the Mt.

Zion Francisco. The operation was to relieve an acute stomach trouble, from which Martin-has been suffering for several years. 7 ART SENT TO IT. S. COPENHAGEN.

Jan. 27. On the invitation of the Carnegie Institute of Pittsburgh, a collection of pictures of living Danish artists was shopped today to the United States. French Forces Battle With German Civilians; Martial Law Proclaimed Throughout State of Bavaria Disaffected Factions Mas at Munich; Rumors of Re volt Follow Refusal to Call Off Sunday Demonstration OOBLENT5, Jan. XT (By Inter-national News Service).

The railroad workers here went on strike at noon today. BERLIN. 3T (United 'women and children were wound ed at Trier today when French troops need sabers In dispersing a demonstration, according to reports reaching Berlin. BERLIN. Jan.

a7. (TJnltC Frew). All Bavaria was undo martial law today. Revolt German Fascistl nnder Hittler the Nationalist The Bavaria government ordered Hittler to withhold hi "white" demonstration, planner for today, until the Rnhr situation was Improved, but the rebel Nationalist defied the authorities and announced the mass meeting would be held tonight or Sunday, "whether the government liked It or not. BY TJNITED MESS LEASED WIRE TO THIS USE.

MAYENCB, Jan. 27 French soldiers and German civilians were wounded in street fighting at Treves during the night Martial law was proclaimed and ten city officials were expelled in reprisal for the populace's attitude, which was one of defiance. To rescue some French soldiers, in a street battle, colonial troops on duty at Treves wero forced to charge the crowds. By CARL D. GROAT.

United Press Staff ESSEN, Jan. 27. Customs, of-! flees, established between the Ruffr valley' and the rest of Germany, were put Into operation today by the French army of occupation. Re- ports reaching Essen said the ar-j rlerVas practically complete, Ger-j mans now being required to pay to i the Invaders taxes upon products I of the Ruhr shipped to destinations other than French reparations col lectors. The situation in the entire occu-! pied area was one ot critical sus- pense.

Martial law was In effect at Treves and a virtual state of siege was reported to exist at Dusseldorf i and Coblenz. Saturday brought another pay day for Westphallan miners and mbre danjer of a clash between French troops and workers. The Germans claimed today that one of the biggest smelters in Lor- rain has had to close down because 1 of lack of coke from the Ruhr. GERMAN OFFICIALS PLAN RESISTANCE. DUESSELDORF, Jan.

27. (By The Associated Press.) -A further strengthening of German resistance was generally anticipated by the Erench today as an aftermath of yesterday's meeting of the Ruhr police chiefs, burgomasters and state officials at which, it was said, measures for parrying the occupation were discussed. One immediate result of the conference was the arrest of its chairman, Dr. Gruets-ner, president of Rhenish Prussia. Dr.

GrueUsner later released, after General Simon had warned him that he would again be taken Into custody If he remained obdurate. The French are ready for any developments and. with additional troops on the scene, have this city practically under martial law. Public places, such as hotels, cafes, cabarets and theaters, were closed last at 10 o'clock by the occupatlonists, while soldiers walk ed the beats of the German police. FRENCH TO CALL MILITARY CLASSES.

Reports that the French contemplate summoning several military classes suggest the extent to which the Paris government is preparing to go on forcing the Germans into line. I It Is thought likely that the next I Important move will not come until after January 81, the time limit for the 600,000,000 gold mark reparation payment. Industry and commerce are being seriously affected by the rail L6rike and the French are ready to try their hand at operating the lines with the assistance of the S500 rail workers expected in the Ruhr today. Having their own communications tthrough Neuss-junctlon so as lo avoid Cologne, the occupation authorities have in- (Continued on Page 2, Col. I -j i.

tu-m far ytsfet- Ji 'Mi Allies Will Be Ignored by Submission of Treaty For Grecian Action. LAUSANNE, Jan. 27. (By the Associated Fress). Two separate convention between Turkey ana Greece will be signml next Monday, It Is announced, Irrespective of 'the fate of the iron era! peace conference.

One provides- for the mutual return of prisoners of war, and hostages and the other for the compulsory exchange of minority populations. The conventions are to become effective Immediately. ATHENS, Jan. 27 (By the Associated The Turks have abruptly resumed deportations in Anatolia despite the Greek government's decision not to admit more refugees to this country while epidemics of cholera, typhus and smallpox are rasing, according to advices received by the Near East relief. A telegram from Constantinople said that the Turkish authorities had suddenly ordered 3000 Greeks at Treblzond to leave immediately aboard three foreign The message added that the refugees were being sent to Greece from Constantinople aboard the steamship Ionia." Arrangements have been made for the vessel to proceed to the hospital camp on the island Mar coni.

ATHENS, Jan. 27. (By International News Service.) The allies tdday requested the Greek troops to withdraw four miles from tho Marltza river in Thrace to prevent clashes with the Turkish military police. Greece massed between and 70.000 troopj near the Marltza, which Is the western boundary of Turkish sovereignty In Thrace. Hanihara to Protest Immigration Ruling TOKYO, Jan.

27. Masano Hanihara. new Japanese ambassador to the United States, upon his arrival at Washington will protest the ruling of the United States Supreme Court which declared Japanese ineligible to citizenship in the United States. This announcement was made by Foreign Minister Uchida when questioned by representatives of the budget committee of the Diet. He said no action had- so far been taken but that Hanihara would immediately attempt to secure an agreement with the United 8tates because of the Important bearing the ruling has on the immigration question.

Seismograph Shows Quake in Southwest bt twrrm mess LEASEH WIRE TO TRIBUNE. PASADENA. Jan. 27. A slight tremor was felt In the southeastern part ot this city about 1.1:10 last damage had been reported o' the police.

CHICAGO, Jan. 27. By United Press.) An earthquake, of sharp Intensity was registered on the seismographs of the U. S. -Weather Bureau- here today.

The shocks started 2:07 a. m. and lasted until 1:10. reaching maximum Intensity at 2:11. Weather bureau forecasters estimated the quake center ss approximately 1155 sniles southwest of Chicago, Bin Si.

i 2 I Klk TURKSTOWIAK SEPARATE PACT big Pacific Coast base, was promised by leading officials of that or. ganlzatlon. following a conference between them and representatives of the Oakland chamber, and after Washington despatches had been received which reported Secretary the Navy Denny a reiterating his approval of the Alameda: site before the House Naval Affairs committee. The conference, which was held In San Francisco, was attended by Itoseoe I. Wyalt, managing director of the Oakland Chamber of Commerce, Joseph 11.

Knowland. publisher of The TRIBUNE and former congressman from this district, former Senator James P. phelan, Wallace M. -Alexander, president of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, and other executives of the latter tion. FCLL INFORMATION ON ALAMEDA SITE.

Attacks which have been made on the Alameda site, and which are believed to have caused the failure of congress to approve the navy department's recommendation for the establishment of a base there two years ago, are to be. met by full and complete information Which, it Is declared, will assure the House Naval Affairs committee of the desirability of that location for the proposed great naval base on this coast, as the result of yesterday's conference. Among Items of information to be furnished the house committee will be facts showing the stability of the foundation under the Alameda site, which opponents of that location have characterized as bottomless mud, notwithstanding the fact that the navy deportment, after thorough Investigation, has declared that the foundations are ample for the purpose. Also, facts will be submitted showing the approximate cost of building the proposed base at Alameda which, it is declared, has been greatly exaggerated by opponents of the plan. TELEGRAMS WILL BE KENT TO WASHINGTON.

Telegrams are to bo' sent to Senators Johnson and Shortrldge Hfrging them to see that these facts, and all others which may be desired, ure also brought to the attention of the senate committee when the matter Is taken up bjH Ilelen Arnet Plumb Becomes "Mrs." Benoist in Quiet Wedding to Senior. BERKELEY. Jan. 27. A plain American "Mrs." prefixed to herl i a tr i name is prcierrea ty niifn aiuci Plumb, graduate of the University of California with this year's class, to the title "comtesse," which has rightfully become hers.

News of Miss Plumb's marriage to Luis Octavio Benoist, senior student at the university, member of a distinguished' French family of Chile and holder in his own right to the title "eomte," has Just become known. But It is not "Comte" and "Com-'tesse" who are receiving the' good wlnhee of their Herds. It is plain "Mr." and "Mrs." Benoist." and It will continue so to be if both of the young people have their way about it. Back of the formal announcement of the quiet wedding, which was solemnized on January 12 at St. Clement's chapel, in Berkeley, is unfolded a courtship flavored with the romance of old Fance.

Although possessor of one of the oldest titles in France, young Benoist made an unassuming entry into college circles almost lour years ago. J. It was at a college dance tlfat the romance leading to the interesting wedding had its inception a year ago. As soon as Benoist finishes his college work he will take, his bride to the Benoist estates in Chile and later to France. Young Benoist is the direct descendant of Comte de Patox, one of three distinguished brothers of France, who aroused the ire of ruling powers during the days of the French Two of the brothers were put to death on the guillotine, while the third, in dis guise, fled to 6oufh America.

Sato on new soil, the fleeing nobleman assumed the name of "Benoist," took up large land holdings, married a South American beauty and raised a family to perpetuate- his name. According to young Benoist, there are still large grants of lapd in France which rightfully belong to the Comte de Patox and his heirs, and at some future date he and his bride plan to into the legal Intricacies of their title to these holdings. Young Benoist is the son of Henrique Benoist, railroad president of Chile and one of the largest landholders in that country. bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Hylon Plumb' of Salt: Lake City. Both of the young people are well known In college circles, Benoist as a member of Phi Lambda Alpha fraternity', and his bride as affiliated with the Alpha Delta sorority. The weddlngf the young people was officiated over by the Rev. Richard Trelease, with only close friends and relatives in attendance. Miss Ruth Warefield, member of he Alpha Xi Delta sorority, and Douglas Weatherston, a fraternity brother of the groom, attehded the young couple.

Following the wedding, a dinner to the bridal party was served at the home of the bride's grandmother, Mrjj. Mary E. Augustine, on College avenue. Mr. and Mrs.

Benoist will make their home In Berkeley, until the former concludes his college work. Alleged Slaver Shot By Woman BY UNITED PRESS LttBTV WIRE TO TRIBUsE. FRESNO, Jan. 27. Nick Toco-lano, at liberty under bond on a charge of having transported Mrs.

Fortunate, Barres here from Kentucky for immoral purposes, was shot and perhaps fatally wounded here this morning. The police are holding Mrs. Bar-res and say she admits she attacked Tocolano. He was shot through the body, the right' forearm and left hand. The complaint against him was made by Mike Barres of Oriiico, l.usbattd of the woman, cnanccuur the American terms call for a I per cent" Interest rate during the first ten years; cent after the first ten years period, and a sinking fund rate ot one-half ot ene per cent.

The tlve per cent being paid at present runs nntll a final agreement IS reached. Other members of the British party agreed with that debt cancellation was a very unpopular subject In the United States at ftiis time. Chancellor of the Elchequer elaborated upon his views, saying: "The American people as a whole think they are doing an extraor- Hlnai-if ffenArOUS thing In offering the terms they did to the British. I am afraid, however, tnai me rtrn-ish do not think so. WILL CONTlNrF, TO PAY FIVE PER CENT.

"It Is a matter of opinion whether it will be possible to fund the debt ior many yoara to come. In the meantime we are to go on naylng five per cent Interest on the P'L' ZJZ 1MCIII. to do so. There Is no chance or getting America to offer better terms. "We must look at the advantages and disadvantages of refusing those terms.

There Is a certain amount of back interest owing that will hav. t0 be added to the total sum. -The great difference between the United States and this country is that the whole settlement of debts In America la in the hands of BRITISH CANT STAND FINANCIAL STRAIN, CLAIM. Chancellor Baldwin said that speed is necessary. He continued: "We have been offered what the Americans, contend are the best possible terms.

The British eab- eannot stand the financial strain in her present condition. "It is impossible to fund the debt in Britain. It is up to us to decide quickly. It we do not get action in this congress it Is doubtful If we get any better terms from the- next congress. Baldwin predicted that th pound sterling would soon reach parity.

SAYS PEOPLE OF WEST SELL WHEAT AND HOGS. SOUTHAMPTON, Jan, $7. (By the Associated Press.) Stanley Baldwin described American as "a country, not an urban people." "They, have men of our vay of thinking' In the eastern states. he said, "but that does not cut any te at all with regard to the other parts of America. "If you loot at the senate you i will find that the majority of the members come from the agricultural and pastoral communities and they do not realise the existing, position- with regard to the meaning of the Ifnter-natlonal debt.

"The bulltW the people In Amer-. (Continued on Page 2. CoL 4) jEmpress Regrets Envoys Departure TOKYO, Ja 27 (By the Associated I'reas). The empress today received in farewell audience Charles Beecher Warren, retiring American amoasyador. and Mrs Warren.

She expressed regret at their departure. being watched, that their plans, inet must accept or reject them were known and that they were in within a week. It we are nnable no position to do harm; to settle the thing quickly we will Thousands of monarchist sympa-thave to continue paying 60.000,000 Jilzers flocked into Paris from all pounds annually and the five per parts of France. They carried flags cent interest rate, ad let me tell riorrt. nrt thor.

you Britain cannot do it. She hniit. nf "On to Berlin!" and "Let us take Berlin!" Fire Menaces Angels Camp, Loss $35,000 STOCKTON, Jan. 27. The entire business section of Angels Camp was threatened by fire at an early -hour this morning and only by the hardest efforts of firemen and volunteer workers was the fire confined to the Angels Camp theater, Charles Miller building and grocery, A.

A. Osborne building and general store, the Mike Arndt building, and the tailoring establishment of H. Erlckson. The fife which Is believed to have started from over heating ot a large stove in the theater caused a loss of $35,900. halt of which Is covered by Insurance.

The losses sustained were as follows: Charles Miller. $15,000:. A. A. Osborne, 18500; Angels Camp theater, $7000; Michael Arndt, $4000 and H.

Erlckson, $1000. Patron Saint of Writers Proclaimed ROME. Jam 27 (By the As sociated Press). Pope Pius today published an encyclical on St. Francis of Sales, proclaiming him the patron saint of Christian writers.

St. Francin Of Sales was born In IS 67 and died a December 1 8, I that body. Robert Newton Lynch, Vice-president and manager of the San Francisco chamber of commerce, today urged that all Central California Join in supporting the navy's recommendation for the placing of the base at Alameda. "The navy has declared that national needs require San Francisco bay. as the ma.ln naval operating base of therTaclflo coast, with the site at Alameda Imperative," be pointed out; "It is up to every man, every Institution, and every "influence that be enlisted In Central Calif- ornia to effect solidarity of purpose and back the navy Vigorously in getting what it wants." It was pointed out by Lynch that Secretary of the Navy Denby had reiterated that Alameda's development as a base does not mean the abandonment of Mare Island, which will continu.

as an auxiliary unit in the navy department's pro- (Continued on Page 2. Col. 5) Flight Is Arranged From Panama to VITAL STATISTICS Marriage, Birth and Death Notices will be found on Page 2. ASSOCIATES PRESS. vlEStD WIRE TO TRIBUHE.

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras. Jan. 17. The Honduran government has engaged an Italian aviator 4 nH nfninai in male a. flight from I'anania to Ban Franoisco, Calif..