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AMERICA AND OIL. IMPORTS.
BATTLE FOR PROTECTIVE TARIFF.
[UNITED PRESS.]
Washington, February 95.-The subject of oil occupied the Senate today, na the demand for a tariff on crude oil gained momentum under the urging of domestic producers, who insist that there is no over-pro- duction, but that imported oil is flooding the American market.
Proponents of a protective tariff now believe that they will carry the day.
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Meanwhile the Lobby Committee heard Wire Franklin, who beaded A delegation of independent oil producers visiting Washington on behalf of the crude oil tariff project: describe his cross-country lobby " which came to visit President Hoover and Congressional leaders. Mr. Franklin said that expenses of the group
amounted to about G$50,000."
He also told the committee that the association of independent oil producers had maintained rooms at the MayBower Hotel with office ex- renses of 8200 daily.
"Trading" Votes. Mr. Franklin likewise revealed knowledge of "vote trading," in which votes for an oil tariff were traded in Congress for support for sugar measures. He admitted that he had suggested such trades.
The Federal Oil Conservation Board has sent letters to the gover nors of Oklahoma, Texas," and Calis fornia, urging reduction of produc- tion of oil, it was learned to-day..
It was reported to-day that the Department of Justice will soon pro- ceed to prevent the proposed merger between Standard Oil and Vacuum Oil. The Department has already requested documentary evidence in the ease from the federal attorney at St. Louis, it was learned.
Motion Thrown Out.
Washington, February 28-After 11 hours of debate, the Senate to- night defeated the Thomas Amend ment to the Tariff Bill which would ave levied a duty of G81, a barrel on crude petroleum and a 50 per cent. ad valorem duty on imported petroleum products.
HIDDEN ROMANCE OF AN ARTIST.
MARRIED TO FRENCH WOMAN OF NOBLE BIRTH.
HIS DICKENS MINIATURE.
One of the hidden romances of London was revealed at a St. Pancras inquest last month' on an aged artist who was knocked down by a tram-car and died in hospital,
The artist was Walter Saunders Barnard, aged 79, of South Hill Park, Hampstead, N.W
Mrs. Caroline Smith, his land- lady, said that she had kept Barnard for several years out of pity, as be had no money except his old age pension and what he received for a few paintings ho sold.
Nathaniel Myers, of Essex Road, Islington, said that, he had known Baroard for several years. He con- tinued:-
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He had a very romantic career. As a young man ho married a Frenchwoman of noble birth and they had two children. The woman's family objected to the union and gave Barnard a sum of money to return to England. This he did, and he never heard from his wife or children afterwards.
"He was a very clever artist, but, like many other clever artists, he never made a success of his works. I used to give him commissions and
financial assistance.”
A verdict of Accidental Death was returned.
THE REVOLUTION IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.
ENDEAVOUR TO SETTLE DIS- PUTE BY ARBITRATION,
[UNITED PRESS.)
Washington, February 25.--Ad- vices to the White House indiented that United States citizens in the Dominican Republic were in per- -sonal danger as a result of the re-
volution there.
Santo Domingo, February 03- Dominican Government forces still confront the insurrectionists 12 miles from the capital city of Santo Domingo, following yesterday's
outburst of rebellion.
Meanwhile a truce. has been de lared while leaders of the fac
tions strive to arbitrate their dif- ferences, hoping to avoid armed conflict. An agreement may be re-
ached by the resignation of all the main Government leaders,
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Santo Domingo, February 28- Revolutionary forces effected peaceful entry of the capital at dawn to-day, pecupying strategie points but making no attempt to occupy the fort.
The revolutionists, who were for the most part peasants-attired in ragged blue denim, seemed friendly and happy. They entered the city square and fired their rifles into the air. There was no shooting other than at the sky and no violence or bloodshed of any description mark- ed the incident.
A complete lack of hostility to- ward the administration was mani- fest, indicating that some agree ment had been reached.
When Dickens Bat for Him. Mr. Myers then said that he
Leaders said that they had decid- would like to make a statement.
"The old man carried a miniature ed upon action because President of Charles Dickens which he him- Vasquez had failed to resign accord- self painted, Dickens sitting for him 10g to the terms of an earlier when he was
He agreement, The commanders pro mised protection to all lives and property.
young man.
valued that miniature very much, and once refused £70 for it. I should like to know what has be come of it. He often went hungry rather than part with it.".
The deputy coroner instructed that inquiries should be made about the miniature, which the coroner's cfficer said had not been found.
Mr. Myers later told a reporter how Mr. Barnard came to paint
Charles Dickens. He said:~-
Mr. Barnard was the son of people in good circumstances. His father also was an artist and it was through his father that Mr. Barnard met Charles Dickens and had sit- tings from him about 60 years ago.
He used to tell me that Dickens would sit in his studio for as long as three hours for the painting of a miniature.
It was indicated that the Presi dent will negotiate with the rebel leaders for a settlement of their grievances.
Some, fighting and a few caaulties occurred outside the city just before the 'occupation.
Port Au Prince, Haiti, February 35.-American travellers here, to- day, reported that shooting had ne curred in Santo Domingo in.con- section with the Dominican revolu. tion and that three or four persons were injured.
Unofficial reports say that Pres- ident Vasquez was trying to estabe to Haiti and that he hoped to sail for Jacmel.
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Information thus far available indicated that dissatisfaction and Twenty Democrats and 17 Repub-
"Mr. Barnard was a great lover trouble resulted from the reported licans voted in the negative, their of landscape painting, and he paint intention of President Vasquez to coalition holding together in ordered many to defeat the project. Twenty He- Heath.
scenes of Hampstendeck re-election after the expira tion of his term this year, when he publicans and seven Democrats
Secret Marriage.
would have completed six years in voted in the affirmative.
office..
Senator Thomas, introducer of as an artist that Mr. Barnard, as son as a result of critical coffee
"It was to complete his studies The pronounced economic depres the measure, delivered a speech int
which he advocated his amendment a young man, went to Paris, and and sugar situations was likewise
on the grounds brought forward bret the French girl whom be mar-blamed.
ried.
the independent oil producers, viz.
"He would never tell me who she
that there is no overproduction of was, but despite the objections of domestic oil but that the country her family, they managed to marry instead is being flooded with im- ported oil to the detriment of do- mestic producers.
Concluding his testimony before the Lobby Committee, Wirt Frank- lin, leader of the independent oil producers who recently laid their case before President Hoover, denied being a Jobbyist.
HOOVER AND SENATORS
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CRITICISMS OF PRESI- DENTIAL NOMINATION,
[UNITED PAFES.]
Washington, February 21-An ordinarily reliable authority in- formed the United Press to-day that Republican Senate leaders have flared up in resentment against President Hoover's recent frequent failure to consult them re- garding appointments to public offices..
Although Presidents usually con- fer with leaders on such appoint- mienta, several recent cases, notably the nomination of Charles Evans Hughes to succeed William Howard Taft as U.8. Supreme Court Chief Justice, President Hoover present- ed his nomination without advance notice.
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In the Hughes' matter, it learned to-day, a White House at taché five minutes before the no mination was sent in called upon- one of the main Republican leaders and said, "We are announcing the appointment of Charles Evana Hughes to succed Mr. Taft. We simrose it will be all right with out?"
secretly.
"Things did not go well for the young artist, and when the marriage was discovered-by which time there. were two children-his wife's family she had married beneath her. were very emphatic in saying that
"After Mr. Barnard came back from France, leaving his wife and children behind, he lived a secluded life, and never agemed to get over wife and children, although we knew his loss. He never heard from his
that they were almost always in his thoughts."
MR. TAFT'S ILLNESS.
EX-PRESIDENT GROWING
WEAKER.
UNITED PRESS,].
Washington, February 28,-After days of virtually no change, the condition of William Howard Taft, former Chief Justice, took a turn for the worse to-day.
Physicians were non-committal but obviously feared that another crisis may be at hand.
LATER.
Mr. Taft was reported weaker at midnight after a sudden failing which followed several days of un- changed condition.
Physicians said that death is now. only a question of a short time. They believed, however, that Mr. Taft would survive the night.
Washington February 27. In view of the constantly weaker con- dition of ex-President William Howard Taft, President and Mrs. Hoover to-day cancelled the recep tion for members of the House of Representatives which they had ex- pected to hold this evening.
The swiftness of this action pre- vented the Senators from suggest ing any candidates from their home States and thus robbed them of con-
Physicians of Mr. Taft said that siderable "face" and political pre- any improvement in the condition stige which would have provided of their patient could be only tem- valuable capital when election time porary.
comes.
·LATER. With the elections approaching
President and Mra. Hoover and frist, some of the incumbent Senn- Mr. Charles Evans Hughes, who tors are expecting hard fights, It succeeded Mr. Taft as Chief Justice is believed thint had President Ho- of the Supreme Court, visited the over consulted them with referenen home of Mr. Taft during the course to the Chief Justiceship and several of the day.. other high appointments of late,
Physicians said that while Mr. Taft's condition had not changed,
CHURCH NOTICES.
ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL, HONG KONG.
MARCH 8, 1950-let Sunday in Lent,
Holy Communion at 8 am. Holy Commasion (Peak Church) at
Bam.
Ohildren's Service al 10 .. Sunday School at Peak School at
10 a.m.
Mattian and Sermon at 11 am,
Preacher. The Dran. Evensong at 8.00 p.,
A
Special Noticas,
Lectura will be given in the Cathedral at 6.30 r... followed, by a discurs on in the Hall, Subject:-"Why does one believe in God?
Speaker: The Rev. P. Jenkins, of the Union Theological College, Canton.
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Mornings at 16 o'clock.
The Sunday School is held on Sunday
Wednesday Evening Meeting at 5.30 p.
Leading Boom at above address, open- Tuesday and Friday, 10 am, to 12 Noon: Monday and Thursday, 5.30 to 7 p.m.
The Public is cordially invited to attend the services and visit the Reading Room.
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