The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-12-27

LONDON, Dec. 27.-There is at least
one season during the year when the
poor come into their own. If there is
a soul in London who has not had a
bit of Christmas cheers, it is not the
fault of the workers in the charitable
institutions nor of the rich philan-
thropists. Larger sums than ever
ave been given this Christmas to be ex-
pended in making happiness for the
unfortunate, acceleration having been
given to this movement by Princess
Mary, daughter of King George and
Queen Mary whose entire thought
seems to be in interest of the inhabi-
tants of the Sums
Failed to Confirm Loan.
Although reports have emanated
from Mexico city to the effect that a
firm of London bankers loaned Huerta
500 100000 no one as yet seems to have
been able to find the accommodating
money lenders. 1t is well known in
London that the stubborn head of the
Mexican republic is not the most re-
liable of men in the matter of meeting
his financial obligations. He is given
to the joys of the flowing cup and they
sometimes overshadow the weighty
and substantial things. 1t is certain
therefore, that any firm lending such
vast sum would be provided with
an unquestionable guarantee that
could scarcely be given without some
attendant publicity.
Trying for Reconciliation.
Interesting rumors are afloat regard
ing the Marlborough, the Duke and
his American wife, the former Con
suelo Vanderbilt of New York. Queen
Mary is credited with task of trying
to reconcile the couple. The duchess
who is a great favorite with the queen,
is said to hesitate, however, because
she believes that the duke seeks
reconciliation purely for political al
vantage. He is anxious to be included
in the next conservative ministry ana
It is certain that his present domestic
relations would be a drawback to the
of these ambitions. The
duchess, on the other hand, has won
wide influence among 'workingmen tor
her many charities and is something OF
a suffragette. She could WELD great
influence against her ducal husband
on the stump.
Crown Prince is Bad.
The crown prince of Germany seems
unable to remain in the favor of his
royal father, the kaiser, for months at
a time. The newest offence he is said
TO be contemplating is visit to the
United States. 1t is known that the
emperor of Germany is anxious to
have one of his sons visit America.
especially since the Panama exposition
situation has created a little GOODNESS
between the countries. Grown Prince
Frederick William feels that he Is the
son to be sent to the United States
The kaiser prefers another son to
go. for he remembers the crown
princes memorable trip to India. In
the meantime German circles, offlclal
and social, are awaiting developments.
French Students Excel.
Prof Maxine Bocher, Of Harvard
who has Just completed giving a course
n mathematics as exchange professor
at the Sorbonne, says that the French
students excel those of America, to
1is great establishment. Speaking IN
Paris few days. ago he said: The
more brilliant men are fully two years
ahead of the best Americans. Analytl-
al geometry, calculus, and higher
mathematics are generally tackled
lere at the high schools, while such
work forms the first and second
,ears' training in our universities.
"The pace set here is far faster ow-
ng to the competitive examinations.
The French system, though encourag-