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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08
A Gilded Experiment.

We was feelin somewhat sporty, down To
Pohick on the Crlck.
We Inquired out boss race as a neat an
fancy trick.
We fenced the track Off proper an we
laid the a stance out
An we sent requests fur entries to the
neighbors round about.
We didn't give nobody any chance TO
sncer or snub;
We made all Corners members of the Pc
nick Jockey Club.
There WASH only jes one little drawback
to the fun,
The bosses was so busy that they hadn I
time to run.
Joe Struthers had to keep his mare "a
haulin' stuff to town.
We couldn't git the bosses that belong t.
Ezry Brown
Because. like many others, they are &C.
cupied Jes' now
In film their engagements with har-
row or plow.
The only equine candidate fur glory an
fur fame
Was Uncle Eben mule that's been laid
up because it's lame.
Us men folks all went back to work "a
realizin' quick
That hoos sense ought TO set the pace at
Pohick on the Crick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08
Mr. Page and the Pilgrims.

Ambassador Page received ms DdptlSm
of kind words in London Friday night
and responded in felicitous way. The
Pilgrim Society was host. and the
greatest living soldier of Great Britain
presided Every thing passed off delight
fully.
The world particularly the political
world. is bit cynical. Some smiling Is
always aroused by such sentiments as
were expressed at this London banquet
There are men who exclaim, "bosh.
Others. who prefer the vernacular say
rats
Such men will tell you that fine words
butter no parsnips: that the two countries
are still at heart deeply distrustful of
each other; that their rivalries are fierce.
and may produce an early clash; that,
as the darkest hour is just before dawn,
the sweetest lip service is often just be-
fore the opening of hostilities. Look out.
Think of the Panama canal. And much
more of the same kind
Never mind The two countries are
friends today, and every influence should
be exerted to keep them SO The Pilgrims
Society is valuable agency to that end.
Its meetings in London and in New YORK
are all to be welcomed as eontributory
to a noble cause; and Mr.. Page could
not have been introduced to his constitu-
ency more fortunately than as the guest
of this admirable organization.
Our representatives abroad are party
men, but national in commission. Sec
tionalism counts for nothing in their line
Whether from north, south, east or west.
they stand for the whole Of the United
States in it's relations with foreign pow
ers.
This will appear in Mr.. Pages case, as
it has appeared in the cases of men be-
fore him. With the single exception of
Mr. .Bayard, he is the first southern born
and trained man to represent the country
at our London post since the civil war
All the rest have been of northern or
middle state residence and connections
But only words of friendship and striv-
ings for good will have marked the la
bors of our representatives to Great
Britain. The short furry about Ven
ezuela was not conducted from this side
solely through Mr.. Bayard. but, In the
main, directly by the State Department
To this record Mr.. Page is expected to
add, and probably will add. effectively.
He is an accomplished man of broad, ma
tional views, and he has received his
commission at a time when much impor-
lance attaches to the broad, national poll
cies and purposes of this government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08

at midnight on the I'd of March. there
would be force in the conteouon
that all bills passed after that hour-re-
CARELESS of any expedient such as set
ting back the clock-are imperative. But
practice and the law itself run contrary
wise to this point From the beginning
the Congress has been brought to a close
at noon on the 4th of March. legisatively
considered since midnight of the Sd as an
extension of the preceding day. In
Kinds Digest of the Constitution and
Rules of Parliamentary Practice it is
stated in a note to section of Article
of the Constitution:
THE term of a Congress begins on the
4th of March of the odd numbered years
and extends through two years. This
results from the action of the Continental
Congress on September IL. 1tSs. In de-
clarng. on authority conferred by the
federal convention, the first Wednesday
i'm March next to- he the time for COM
mencing proceedings under the said Con-
stitution This date was the 4th of
March. 11S. And soon after the first
Congress assembled "A joint committee de-
termined that the terms of representa-
tives and senators of the first class COM
menced on that day and must necesSa-
rily terminate with the I'd of March, 1871
BY practice having the force of common
law, the House meets at l. IN. Wnen no
other hour is fixed. and legislative
rather than calendar days observed
by the houses of Congress. it has fol-
lowed that the Sd of March must extend
to the hour of II m. on March +. and
this hour has been fixed that on which
Congress expires.
AS for the approval of the journal. II is
obvious that this is formality which
cannot affect the validity of laws passed
in the closing hours. The House and the
Senate cannot approve the journals OF
the days current, and when the House
expires with the fall of the gavel at noon
on the 4th of Observation-Disclosures the Sd
it cannot have cognizance further of the
journal of its proceedings. So long as the
fact is recorded in the records of the
houses and the documents themselves
bear witness by signatures and otherwise
that bills have been passed and signed by
the executive at least constructively with
in the constitutional period of time. no
question can be raised which court
could entertain as invalidating legislative
procedure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08

VIII. want the trouble caused by the new
law remedied: and as the democrats will
be responsible for the trouble the likeli-
hood will be the calling of the republicans
back to power.
1t will behoove the republican senators
then to proceed at this time with next
year and 1916 in mind. What they now
propose as against the items of the Tn
derwood bill will be auotable and quoted
in the two campaigns to follow. They
and their party will have to answer on
the stump for the amendments now Of
fered and the speeches now made in sup
port of them.
And the particular question is in order
now. if the republicans do carry the next
House. and pass a tariff bill through it
for use in the next presidential campaign
how will they lay the income tax. and
what customs duties will they lower or
abolish to make way for it, The demo
Gratis in introducing the new tax do so at
the expense of both wool and sugar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08
Eleventh-Hour Legislation.

Representative Johnson has made a
most portentous discovery If his conten-
ton is correct that bills passed after mid
night on the Sd of March and signed by
the President are invalid Not only the Dis
trict appropriation bill for the next fiscal
year. with its important riders" giving
the District its public utilities commits
sion and its new excise law, but large
majority Of the Appropriation acts for the
last century and a quarter would, by this
construction Of the Constitution. be null
and void. To set UP the claim that the
passage and signature of bills after mid
night on the III OF March is illegal il is
attack the whole system Of legislation
from the beginning OF the government
No anxiety need be felt in the District
on this score II way should be found
peal 70 the Supreme Court 10 determine
the legality Of enactments in these cir
cumstanccs. il is uncomfortable that the
court would rule against these eleventh
hour laws II has been the unbroken
practice Of Congress from the beginning
10 carry legislative sessions along from
one calendar day 10 another. "legis-
lative day has often lasted over a week
as in the case of "A filibuster when ad-
tournament was rendered Impossible by
virtue Of broken quorum. Since
Speaker Reed made his famous ruling
that every member physically present
was also leGislatively present. thereby en-
aiding him to count a quorum" this
practice has been a less frequent feature
OF congressional proceedings. but il is
nevertheless recognized as a proper expe-
dent.
As long as II is possible 10 maint ain
the fiction of a legislative day extending
beyond the limit OF calendar day. for
mid-scssion purposes of the work OF Con
gress. there is no conceivable reason WHY
that principle of procedure should not
apply 10 the end of the session, when
there is the greatest congestion of all
the year. II the Constitution provided
that the session of Congress should end
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08
The Tariff in the Senate.

In this tariff debate soon to open III the
Senate the republicans must. and proba
bly, Will have a higher object than put
ting the democrats temporarily in a hole.
They must make a record upon which
they will be willing TO stand and have
their party stand in the contest of next
year.
Let us suppose that the Underwood re-
vision in its final shape does not satisfy
the country Or. putting the case in
stronger form, suppose wide discomfort
follows. Suppose the cost of living is
not materially. If at all. lowered. Sup
pose important lines Of business ad
versely affected by the new rates Of duty
and production is reduced and labor suf-
fers.
Suppose. as the result of the closing of
mills and mines and the cutting down of
wages. the Secretary of CoMmerce takes
the field with his gigantic snickersnee
drawn. and begins to lay about him with
vigor adding To the confusion and dis
may throughout the country.
II such condition is produced-and if
on the cards of fate it should show Il
self within year after the new law be-
comes operative-the fight for control of
the next House and for third of the
Senate will be strenuous. indeed. with the
chances favorng the republicans.
Suppose the democrats carry the day by
only a meager majority showing a radi-
cal change OF sentiment since last year,
when they won record victory for House
membership. Or suppose the republicans
capture the House. which would show a
much more radical change of sentiment.
In either case the tariff will be in evil
dence again in the winter and spring of
1916. and the next presidential contest
will turn upon that issue. The country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08
The United States and Mexico.

1t will be necessary soon for the United
States to take action definitely with ref
erence to the Mexican government which
has not yet been recognized by this coun-
try. Appeals are coming in from various
quarters in Mexico voicing the apprehen-
sions of Americans there resident regard
ing the ina bility of the Mexican authori
ties to protect them. and asking the
behalf. This government cannot do any
thing on it's own account unless ii actu-
ally intervenes in Mexico. But il is
strongly indisposed to do this. which Will
involve a costly and perhaps a prolonged
war. The alternative is to recognize the
Mexican government so that it will be in
position to deal directly with the au
thorities at Mexico City. who are now a1,-
proachable only informally. This is an
anomalous situation and should not con-
tinue longer. If the ,,nited States had moth
ing at stake in Mexico. if it's people were
not exposed to danger and losses there. it
could afford to withhold its recognition
of the Huerta administration indefinitely.
But il has more at stake than any other
of the powers. and yet it is virtually the
only one of the nations to refuse to rec
ogniZe the government now established at
the Mexican capital 1t is true that the
northern and western states of Mexico
are in revolt and the authority of the
Huerta administration is by no means
universally established. But the lack of
recognition by the United States is in
itself in part a cause Of this condition.
IF the Huerta government is the product
of force it will certainly not be relieved
of that faint by the application of further
force to subdue the now rebelious states.
The United States is gaining nothing by
delay. but on the contrary would seem
to be losing prestige as we'll as possibly
putting in jeopardy the lives and property
OF American citizens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08
WHITE RADIsHES.

From tie Baltimore Star.
Since Secretary Bryan has been receive
ing so many contr. buttons or white rad
ish.s, bet he is sorry he failed to ment on
that he's fond Of beefsteak
L rom the Portland Press.
So many white radsres have been sent
20 MIR. Bryan since was announced
that he liked them that he mas been
forced to cry for help.
From the Richmond Times Dispatch.
" hite radIshes are becoming white ele-
plants on Secretary Bill Bryan hands.
From the Harrisburg Telegraph.
Bryan says he has eaten as many as
thirty-t five radishes at one sitting. Now
we understand why he insists on the
large white variety.
From the Buffalo Express
The information that Mr.. Bryan likes
white radishes has brought him numei-
Gus packages OF the delicacy from admir-
ing friends. There were no similar talaa
about presents of grape juice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08
THE LAUREATESHIP.

From the Omaha World Herald.
Poets laureate. however. appear to be
made and not born.
From the Columbus Ohio state Journal.
The poet laureateshp is now vacant
and England is understood to be looking
around for some nice man who can't
write very good poetry.
From the Indianapolis News.
And yet there is doubtless a good deal
OF widely distributed conscious merit in
England that was severely shocked by
King Georges announcement that the
laureate business had been closed out
permanently
From the Milwaukee Journal.
Alfred Austin has died. thus reminding
the world that England had a poet lau-
reate.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
A lot of England's poets are now try
ing to assume an air Of nonchalant In
difference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08
The District and Public Offices.

While il is perhaps not 10 be expected
that Congress will primarily consider the
welfare of the District IL IL should take up
the question of the apportionmento OF offices
law with view TO its possible peal.
this is nevertheless consideration
Of vital Importance 10 the local COM
nunity. Under the present system OF the
division of public offices the people of
the District have no chance to obtain pre-
ferment. inasmuch as they are barred by
the lack of numbers. Their quota has
been long since filled. and in order to
secure appointments they must go else
where and secure residences" before
they can even get on the list of eligibles.
This involves "A serious waste of time
and means and is moreover subterfuse
that should not be made necessary by
the law for any citizen to get chance
10 work for the government If the
District were free to compete for govern
ment places without reference to popula-
ton il could supply the government with
a much larger number of "eligibles than
the public service needs. Its schools are
among the best in the country. and they
turn out graduates who can successfully
compete for positions of any grade with
the graduates of any other educational
system. These young men and women
live in the governmental atmosphere and
are familiar with all the traditions of the
public service. They make ideal clerks
for the federal administration when they
manage to pass the barriers which the
apportionment Law raises against them
BY shutting them out through this absurd
distribution of places in proportion to
population the government Is depriving it
self of valuable services which 1t should
on the contrary, eagerly seek and highly.
appreciate.
The virtual closure of the government
service to the District is a heavy handi-
cap to it industrially. 1t is the policy
of Congress to prevent the development
of Washington as a manufacturing CEN
ter. and consequently there are few OPP
portunities here outside of retail trade
and the professions for the youth of the
capital Practically barred from the gov
eminent departments because Of the APP
portionment law, deprived of opportunities
TO enter trades save in a narrowly re-
stricted field. the young men of Wash
ington are compelled to take up profess
sional studies or enter the business of
handling real estate or selling insurance
or some other such line of occupation.
No CITY in the United States of its size
affords so few chances to its young citi-
zens for profitable and advancing en-
ployment This is not because of any
lack Of spirit or enterprise on the part
of the community. 1t is hedged in by
congressional limitations and the opera
ton Of capital-making policies. and the
one great industry and field OF employ
nent to which 1t should be encouraged
10 look with confidence for relief from
this repressive condition is, by the Illogical
and spoils-promoting statute. closed 10 II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08
THE LOBBY HUNT.
From the Richmond virginian.

From the Richmond Virginian.
The Senate probably will not need the
assistance of the secret service TO ma
the numerous and insidious lobby Tor
which President Wilson has directed a
search.
From the Jersey City Journal
Anyway. President Wilson seems 10
have better eye for lobbyists than nave
any of the senators. He can see EN-
even where they amt.
From the Knoxville Journal and Tribune
II the senators fail to tell anything
about the '.insidious lobby, president
Wilson will supply the needed informa-
zion.
From the Albany Evening Journal.
And what are they that are promoting
President Wilson's tariff bill? Are they
not lobbyists. too?
From the Charleston News and Courier.
II they expect to get to the LOBBY,
they II have to go pretty low.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08
"COMMONER'S" JOB.

From the Knoxville Sentinel.
In selecting Secretary Bryans associate
editor of the Commoner for governor of
the Canal Zone President Wilson assures
the strip of his solicitude for its
safety.
From the indianapolis Star.
without either Metcalfe or Bryan, what
is the Commoner to do? Can IL be pos
sIble that there is third man in the
country equal to carrying that editorial
job?
From the Pittsburgh Gazette Times.
The selection OF William Jennings
Bryan's journalistic partner for civil gov
ernor of the Panama Canal Zone indicates
that the Secretary of State has some H.
iuence with this administration.
From the Milwaukee Free Press.
With Editor Bryan and Associate Edi-
tor Metcalfe in public Office. what is the
Commoner going to do?
From tile Boston Advertiser
The Commoner should develop q fresh
viewpoint, if 1t is published from Panama.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08
The Struggle for Altitude.

Though Mercury they represent,
With wings upon each ankle,
This bit of fancy was not meant
To make our feelings rankle.
Oh, Mercury within the glass,
AS SUMMER warmth grows greater,
Don't seek your limit to surpass
You're not an aviator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08
Ancestral Advantage.

Some of the founders of noble lines
couldn't read and write.
Yes replied Miss Cayenne If they
had been accomplished in matters of
language they might have organized as
sociations and fought among themselves
instead of going forth to meet the foe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08

some of Japan's agitators are disposed
q, regard as racial distinction the lack
Of close and sympathetic understanding
inevitably due to differences in language
and custom too deep rooted to be enaced
in a few generations, The interchange
.hat is sought is not one of art or litera-
ture or ideas in social economy. but re-
la,es when frankly analysed, to CONNER
cial advantages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08
The Audience.

Are YOU going away this summer
Not if ] can avoid it,, replied Mr.
Groucher I'm going To stay home where
il quiet and cool and let my friends and
relatives hustle around and try to anuse
me with post cards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08

c|In order 10 avoid DELAYS on account .,
personal absence letters TO THE STAR should
DO, be addressed 10 any individual connected
with the ONCE, but simply TO TIE STAR. or TO
The Editorial Business Department according
60 tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Faithful Copyist.

whats the trouble with this letter."
asked the manager It's full of repeti-
tons"
Its quite correct replied the alert
stenographer. The new man who die
tated it shutters"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08

In the discussion of the merits of post
Office administration Philadelphia is en-
titled to it's doubts about the ability of
any Postmaster General to keep up the
pace set by John Wanamaker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08

Mr.. Wilson again evidences desire
to exercise the privileges of an ordinary
human being by insisting OIL carrying
latch key 10 the Presidents room in
the Capitol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08

Applications for appointments may be
referred to heads Of departments, but
before any definite policies are under
taken il is assumed that the White
House will be consulted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08

Dialect literature and spelling reform
have combined to create some doubt as
TO whether incorrect spelling Is To be
considered fault or an accomplishment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08
Locating the Hardship.

Is this train running on time?"
No" replied the conductor, severely
Its working overtime
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08

oyster Bay epicures do say that II the
annette wearieS of milk there is moth
ing more pleasantly invigoratinS than
nice cup Of clam broth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08

Payable in advance-by mail, postage prepaid
Daily. Sunday included. one month. 60 cents
Daily Sunday excepted. one month. 40 cents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08

china has an eminent aviator named
Tom Gum Oriental pride will hardly
neglect to present the claim that China
T. the original kite-fying nation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08

With Weston pedestrianizing and Henry
Gassaway Davis equestrianizing. DR. Os-
Ter should again explain to the public that
some of his remarks were much misun,
derstood
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08

An income tax might do some good in
curbing the man who is inclined to throw
out his chest and brag about the money
he is making
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08

Charles w. Morse is one of the men
who find no sport SO invigorating as
brisk chase after the dollar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08

In all this speculation the possible
effect on business of new tariff, the
Standard Oil Company says nothing and
cuts melons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08

\ country that undertakes to conduct
legislation without lobbyists and horse
racing without bookmakers must be
credited with consdera BILE uplift.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08

Senatorial investigation reveals the fact
that the wealth OF a true philosopher and
statesman consists of wisdom and not
earthly riches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08

The Evening star. with Tn" Sunday morning
edition is delivered by carriers within the city
~ IS cents per month: daily only. = cents per
month: Sunday only % cents per month. Orders
NAV b. sent by mail. telephone Main 244o
Collection is made BY carrier at the end OF each
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08

The soft drinks precedents set BY men
of national prominence proved very
timely hot weather hints.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08

The question is not What is lobby
ist?" so much as WHO is a lobbyisto"