TODAY’S ‘CPnosperity’s right hand, is industry, «nd her left hand is frugality.”— Johnson. The Alleghany Times Want To Sell Something? Try a Want Ad Series 1937 DEVOTED TO THE CIVIC, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF ALLEGHANY COUNTY " ' Number 45. GALAX, VA. (Published for Sparta, N. C.) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1937. Washington Correspondent By HUGO S. SIMS EDEN WANTS U. S. AID Speaking in the House of Gam in one just before departing for Brussels to attend the Nine Power Conference, Anthony Eden, British Foreign Secretary pointed out that any action in the Far East would depend upon the cooperation of the United! States. He added that, “in this dangerous and difficult Far Eastern situa tion, the British Government •would “go as far a* the United States, in full agreement with them—not rushing in front, but not being left behind.’’ Answering criticism directed against the Conference In Brus sels rather than in Geneva, the Foreign Secretary stated, “With out hesitation that in order to get the full cooperation, on an equal basis, of the United States Gov ernment hi an international con flict, I would) travel not only from Geneva to Brussels, but from Melbourne to Alaska. FAR EASTERN AFFAIRS Just what results may be ex pected from the Conference at Brussels is extremely doubtful apparently depending upon the contribution of the United States. Nat only Great Britain but France as well has indicated an, intention to act together in the| Far Eastern crisis. Undoubtedly the three greatest democratic governments in the world, realize the danger of the present situ atffoi which inyolyea.,no£ only the Fa? Mast but Europe as well. While the United States has re frained! from taking any action whatever in regard to European disputes, leaving the representa tive groups to manage their own affairs, this country, as a party to the' Nine Power Pact and the Kellogg Agreement, has definite obligations in regards to China. For the first time since the Man churian venture by Japan, the United States comes face to face with the aggression of the dicta tor group and must decide whe ther it will accept ‘ the status created by Japan or attempt some concerted action to bring to a halt the steady disregard of in ternational obligations. WHAT CAN BE DONE? At the same time, officials of this Government, from the Presi dent down, realize the seriousness of the situation in the Far East and the inevitable consequences which may develop for the entire world. It is hardly likely that the President and Secretary Hull have joined in a conference at Brussels without some expecta tion that a plan can be devised to meet the situation. Obviously, a failure on the fart of the three democracies to achieve some tan gible results would be another score for the aggressor group and a distinct setback to the hope of reestablishing normal relations among the nations of the world in order to develop world trade on a mutually profitable basis. Even so, this writer can see no choice at Brussels except acquiescence in the Japanese conquest «f the fijvie Northern Provinces of China or a threat to resort to force which undoubtedly carries with it the implication and even the dan ger of war. HULL'S TRADE PROGRAM Every time the State Depart ment announces that it is about to negotiate a reciprocal trade treaty with a foreign country and that hearings will be had it opens the gate for a vociferous roar from industries affected. even in the most casual way. Certainly if this country is going to find markets abroad for its farm sur pluses and its manufactured pro ducts the American people must understand that we have to ac cept some goods in return. There is no other way to build up our exports except to lend buyers the money with which to pay for their purchases, and this has been tried before. HAS HELPED AUTO SALES The workings of the reciprocal program is seen in the motor ve hicle industry which reports the largest overseas business since 1929. Robert C. Graham, official of the Graham-Paige company expects 8ale» of American motor vehicles this year to reach 630, 000 units, a gain of 24 per cent Offer last year: Be sayfcthie. recip rocal program is k “vital factor" in the recovery of foreign map,, beta and predicts that, as it be comes more general the trade will tell a million care a year abroad. He cites the Cuban agreement, which went into ef fect in 1984, as an outstanding example and aaye that in the SO Turn to Page Five • Ramsay McDonald Dies Tues. Night Aboard Cruise Ship Man Who Wa» Three Times Greet Britain’s Prime Minister Passes Away Suddenly At A«e Of 71 London, Nov. 9. — Aboard s otrulae ship bound for South America, J. Ramsey MacDonald, who rose through labor’s ranks from Scottoeh poverty to become thrice prime minister of Great Britain. died suddenly tonight. Dr. 'Alastair MacKinnon, Mac Donald’s son-in-law. received news by radio of the death of Brit ain’s first labor prime minister. The man who was bom the son of a Scottosh farmer and: spumed an earldom only this year, died aboard the steamer Reina de Pacifico at 8:45 p. m., apparently of a heart attack. Prime Minister Neville Cham berlain received news of his death shortly after addressing the lord mayor’s banquet in the Guild -Sill, the occasion at whicji only a year ago MacDonald suffered a sudden collapse. The body will be taken off the ship at Bermuda, where it is due November 15, and returned to England. The 71-yeai'-oM former prime minister with his daughter, Sheila, left Thursday for South America in search of what he called “the most elusive of all forms of hap piness—rest.” He had planned to visit Peru and Chile and “to return when I have had enough of it.’’ His daughter, Ishbel, who ac companied her father to Washing ton in 1929 when he and Presi dent Hoover held their famous “log-sitting” conference at Rapi dan, Va., sai'd no arrangements had been made yet for the funer al. MacDonald’s visit with Hoover paved the way for the London naval conference m 1980 which resulted in the London naval treaty. He received a warm 're ception everywhere he went in America. One of MacDonald’s last com ments of a political character was the assertion he could not be lieve “this war talk,” a state ment that bore out his years of ardent pacificism. After leaving No. 10 Downing street MacDonald stayed in pub lic life, however, as lord presi dent of the council and* as a result shared duties in connection with the abdication of Edward VIII last year and the coronation of George VI. • Ishbel MacDonald was the only member of the family at their home, upper Frognall Lodge, Hampstead, London, and she had Turn to Page Five Hoey Layer Of Cornerstone At “TB” Sanitarium Asheville, Nov. 9.—Bids for the construction of two additional units to complete the plant of the Western North Carolina Tubercu losis sanatorium near Black Mountain, were opened this morn ing at a meeting of the board of trustees of the instiution, who are gathered here for the formal ded ication of the new state hospital tomorrow morning. A low bid of $256,900 was received from the Charles W. Angle Co., Inc., of Greensboro, builders of the first unite ef the sanitarium, but State Senator L. Lee Graveley, chair man of the board of trustees, said it was decided to defer ac tion on awarding of the contract and to extend the time for filing bids “at least a few days.” He pointed out -that: the advertise ment for bids contained a dapd* which allops a 30-day extension of time. Governor Clyde R. Hoey will deliver the principal address at the dedication ceremonies tomor row morning at 11 o’clock. Ho also will lay the cornerstone. The governor, sanatorium officials and other guests will bo entertained at a luncheon here at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon. 100% Bull . . . LONDON ... "BmcNr’i Bride” Is j the colorful nsme of this prise Bngitah Bull,' recent winner of trophies at several doc shows here ■ “Butch,” as the hull is called. I* < rapidly becoming the most photo- i graphed dog In BngUnd. haring been featured in several magazines and now signed up tor movies.' Hoover Speaks At Colby College Waterville_ Me., Nov. 9.—Free speech and free presis was term ed yesterday by Ex-President Herbert Hoover, of California, the “bulwark of human liberty.” The former chief executive warn ed the country to guard, against the inroads of propaganda. In academic cap and gown the former president described propa ganda as a “poison” nurtured by war and applied with refinements to politics. The antidate, he said, was “more free speech’’ to expose “intellectual dishonesty and the purpose that lies behind it.” Hoover spoke at Colby college exercises commemorating a Colby graduate, Elijah Parish Love joy, who died 100 years ago at the hands of a proslavery mob in Alton, 111., as he defended the right of a free press. The ad dress was broadcast on a na tional hook-up. An honorary degree of doc tor of laws was conferred on Hoover by the Colby college. President Franklin W. Johnson cited Hoover as a “chosen leader who served his nation in a great crisis without surrender of high principle to low policy; and now no less the militant patriot—in spirit a follower of the martyr Lovejoy—in teaching his fellow citizens to value freedom above security.” Governor Lewis O. Barrows. Hoover’s host for the night, andi George Otis Smith, of Skohegan, former chairman of the federal power commission were among those at the ceremonies. Nowhere in his address did Hoover mention the Roose>c studies our committee is! lua&iiig in regard to tax matters and there was some discussion of taxes in connection with the farm program.” When asked about the meeting, Mr. Roosevelt merely confirmed Doughton’s statement. Virginia Boy Is Selected “Star Farmer Of America” Raleigh, N C., Nov. 9.— “Award recently to a youthful Virginia farmer, Robert L. Bris tow, of the title, “Star Farmer of America,” brought out the im portance in modern agriculture of up-to-date information and a carefully planned farming pro gram coupled with convenient credit and relief from excessive debt burdens,’’ said George S. Mitchell, Regional Director of Farm Security Administration U. S. Department of Agriculture, i when interviewed here today. A few of the agencies touching young Bristow’s life were listed! by Mitchell. A school education was furnished Bristow by the county and state. His high school education included four years of Vocational Agriculture which provided by the state and fe governments. Technical inf tion was available for this bitious youth, from Experiment stations and from County Farm Agent of the tension Service; and debt ment, practical farming and credit was furnished by debt adjustment committees County Rehabilitation of tile Farm tration. In had' the several ship in the Security