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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29
President Wilson and Mexico.

immediate indications are that the
President has rejected the suggestions of
Ambassador Wilson respecting the recog.
milton of the Huerta administration aao
Is seeking to find solution by other
meas, of the problem now confronting
The SSnted states. The thought OF me-
diation is attractive to him, and he seems
to hope To find an effective means of
bringing about a suspension OF hostilities
through the good Offices of the United
States, officially or unofficially applied.
II through some such method the danger
OF Intervention and consequent war can
be averted the President will have scored
a great success, for which he will re-
ceive high credit. But the search for
such a solution involves its perils.
Two broad lines OF policy are open to
this government in the Mexican matter,
10 let the case entirely alone pending
some happening that places American
lives and property in grave jeopardy and
necessitating positive interference to
effect security and indemnity. or TO rec
ogniZe the obligation involved I'm the
maintenance of the Monroe doctrine and
undertake the restoration Of order in
Mexico for the sake of not only Ameri-
can but European interests there. II
the latter course is pursued cognizaiiee
must be taken Of the prevalence OF the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29
The New Weather Chief.

The selection of Prof. Charles F.. Mar
Win as chief of the weather bureau is
admirable from all points Of view. It
follows the principle of promotion in
the service and recognizes demonstrat-
ed merit after years of efficient service
position like this calls for peculiar
qualifications and should not be treated
as a political asset. The scientific bu-
reaus of the government render in
valuable service. which is highly rec
ogn!zed and rated by the country, and
in their administration every endeavor
should be made to conserve experience
and to maintain the highest possible
standards of personal efficiency.
The weather bureau has become an
established institution which affects a
wide range of interests. 1t touches the
daily lives of the people and despite
some skepticism IL has won their con
fidence. Large practical interests are
served by ii. Farmers and sailors
study it's bulletins and forecasts and
are finding them increasingly useful
and applicable to their immediate re-
Quirements. Prof Marvin has served
the bureau in a scientific capacity for
long period. knows its methods and
its traditions. is acquainted with its
possibilities for expansion and is from
all points of view eminently qualified
to assume the responsibility of it's ad
ministration. That he will maintain a
high standard is assured, and the Presi-
dent is 10 be congratulated upon sc
admirable a selection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29
Bryan Not So Bad.
From Golfers Weekly.


Over a hundred newspapers examined
show only four or five defending Mr..
Bryan, SO there can't be much doubt of
the general disapproval. And yet we
find 1T uncongenial to join the hue and
cry. Bryan is a good man who n1kans
well. There is nothing furtive about
his dereliction. Moreover, his Offense,
such as it is. is not against morals or
character or public principle. but
against taste or propriety or dignity
all OF them minor virtues of small i'm
portance. A man whose service to the
community is on the whole large and
good ought not to be diminished in his
ness, by newspaper nagging directed
probably serving the public as well on
the lecture platform as he can by par
ticipation in high diplomacy. He is
primarily a political evangelist; he can
implant idealism in the hearts of those
who hear him. Bryan's visit to any
community will be followed by a rise
in the collective and Individual aspira-
lions of the people. That Is Bryan's
unique gift; only few men in a gem
Grafton have it. The type of exact and
careful thinking mind which is useful
in diplomacy is more usual and less to
be cherished. Bryan hasn't got it:
President Wilson and John Bassett
Moore have 1t. Probably our interna-
tional affairs will be as well managed
with Mr. Bryan absent as in his pres
ence All this doesn't deny that Mr..
Bryan might have managed things bet
ter. But there are other public affairs
which better justify excitement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29
Secretary McAdoo's Charge.

Either Secretary McAdoo is most un-
just TO the banking interests in his as
sertion that they are causing a de-
preston OF the price Of government 2
per cent bonds to create sentiment
against the pending currency legisla-
ton or else the New York bankers are
engaged in one OF the wickedest games
OF manipulation the country has wit
messed in years. This Is q case where
the official statement is decidedly i'm
portant IL true, but how is 1t to be
proved and on the other hand how is
II to be denied? 1t is one Of those
things that may be believed by those
who wish to believe the worst of any
interest that is already under some
measure Of condemnation and sus-
picion. Yet the fact that the Wall
street people when interviewed on the
subject denounce the Secretarys state
ment as "twaddle" does not establish
the unreiiabiiity OF his declaration.
1t is plainly within the power OF the
Wall street bankers to depreciate the
market value of these securities and
IL might be a fairly effective argument
against the pursuit OF certain currency
legislation plans now contemplated.
Such q thing has been done before and
undoubtedly maneuvers of this sort
will be undertaken often in the future.
Wall street does not always play a
really shrewd game, but makes many
plumbers in the political field. Secre-
tary McAdoo makes his statement with
out qualification. and being a respon-
sible official. he must be accredited with
sincerity. Yet IL his charge is based
upon any sort OF proof that proof
should be forthcoming. II 1t Is merely
an opinion 1t should be-so stated that
it may be accepted Or rejected accord.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29
Two Tariff Points.

THE tariff debate in the Senate
Is emphasizing the two points made
when the Underwood bill was before the
House: 81 That the party in power is
q minority party, and 90 that the bill
violates a promise made in the Balti-
more platform and subscribed to by Mr..
Wilson as the nominee of the Baltimore
convention.
The first point is not we'll taken. If
the friends of protection find themselves
al disadvantage, they are responsible.
They should have known last year the
consequences of dividing in the face of
the enemy. Nothing could occur but the
success of the enemy. Anti-protection-
lists were bound to win. As therefore the
protectionists produced the present stu
alton. why should they complain of it?
That their folly would pursue them was
inevitable
The second point is we'll made There
was assurance given both at Baltimore
and by Mr.. Wilson as the candidate that
tariff revision if intrusted to the de-
mocracy should not work harm to Amer
lean industries; that duties could and
would be lowered without producing a
bad effect. On the strength of that as
democratic ticket.
1t is complained now. even by a num-
Der of democrats, that the Underwood
bill will work a great deal OF harm to
business: that ii is drawn too much in
obedience to theory and too little in
obedience to the instructions of expert
ence Some democrats charge that there
are American industries that will be en-
tirely destroyed by the bill. Still, under
caucus and presidential pressure, they
will vote aye. Only two democratic
senators-the senators from Louisiana
are expected to vote against the bill on
the final roll call.
But the Underwood bill, even il the
measure of a minority party, and yio-
lative of the promises of that party. il
on deck and will soon be put on it's
passage. IL it fails, all that is now being
said about minority rule and broken
promises will be resaid many times over
in next years campaigns. If it succeeds j.
If the country generally thrives under
it, no great thought will be longer taken
OF the means employed to put it on the
books. Details, now so much dwelt upon.
will then be swallowed up in the existing
prosperity.
There is risk In this policy. as i'm all
legislative policies, but the President.
and Congress under his influence, are
willing to take 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29

1t is reported that the President is
unfavorably impressed with the activities
of the partisan heads Of bureaus and
departments who are engaged at this
time in general reductions of republican
incumbents and the promotion OF demo-
Gratis In their places. 1t is to be hoped
that he has taken this view OF the ac-
tivities of which recent complaint has
been made, particularly in the pension
Office. The excuse is offered in some in
stances that the democratic chiefs of
bureaus are merely doing what republican
chiefs did upon the change of admins
tration in 1897 But that sort of thing
is wholly contrary to the spirit of the
civil service law. Even though the re-
publicans were guilty of partisan demo-
lions and promotions sixteen years ago
it does not follow that they had any JUS
tification nor does 1t follow that the DEM
ocrats have reason now to engage in re-
prisals, even though they in some cases
effect reservations. The principle to be
observed is that of efficiency, and that
only. No person in the government en-
ploy should be promoted to any place
without proof Of merit and corresp ond-
without cause. The Star has repeatedly
urged in connection with certain proposed
legislation affecting the government adj
ministration that the chief need of the
departmental system today is a mode
of determining efficiency for the sake of
making promotions Not until such a
method of promotions is adopted will
merit prevail throughout the depart
ments as the governing principle of adj
ministration. No man should be demot-
ed from the place to which he has arisen
without the same consideration as to
reason and cause that is accorded him
under the law with regard to his reten-
ton in the Service. In other words, no
man should be denoted without show
ing of cause, and that cause should be
his own and not the partisan lapse of
some superior officer in the past. Until
such a system Is worked out there will
be ceaseiess intriguing in the government
departments and the working OF infiu-
ence, utterly demoralizing to the public
service. With all his present distractions
and duties, the President should take
cognizance of this turmoil and stop the
procedure peremptoriiy The essential
principle of the merit system is at stake.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29

state of disorder virtually throughout
the republic. II the United States must
stand guarantor of foreign property
and lives In Mexico 1t cannot wait until
actual disaster occurs; it must move In
advance to the end at least of assuring
the establishment Of a responsible gov
eminent ut Mexico City. In other
words. II cannot take the risk Of delay
which its own interests alone permit IL
to take. Thus the case reverts to this
question: Is the United States under
any serious obligation to undertake to
maintain order I'm Mexico in the pro-
lection of foreign interests under the
terms of the Monroe doctrine or any
modern extension of that principle?
This question of the obligation owing
10 foreign interests Is dependent I'm the
immediate case upon the degree OF
urgency in which European representa-
tions have been made to the United
States regarding its position In Mexico.
Apparently IL such representations have
been made they have been expressed
with delicate appreciation OF the
difficulties attending a decision upon a
course of action. In other words no
pressure has yet been brought to
bear upon this government. But this
is no assurance that such pressure will
not be exerted IL the United States does
not quickly find a solution or IL the
situation in Mexico does not soon re-
solve itself through the collapse Of the
Huerta administration or of the revolu-
ton.
The difficulties attending mediation grow
no less with the lapse of time. Until
one of the sides expresses a desire that
the United States act as intermediary
or a willingness that it should exercise
its good offices any proposal of media
ton is likely to be followed by humiliat-
ing rebuff. in which event the United
States must either confess itself impotent
in the premises or enforce its position
by active Intervention. A possible way
out Is suggested at this present juno
ture. 1t has been proposed that Huerta,
recognizing the futility of further efforts,
place his administration in the hands of
an appointed successor who is acceptable
to the principal revolutionists, under
whose administration Mexico can subsist
until elections are held. This, however.
would be a solution wholly outside of
American influence unless the interme-
diary powers of this government were
exercised in the selection of the new
provisional executive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29
From the New York Sun.

The man in the red runabout, who
Sunday killed boy near New Bruins
wick and ran away without stopping
to see what damage he had done Is
full brother to the gentle. spirit who
pours oil over cats and sets them afire
His cousin is the humorist who yells
Fire" in a theater just to scare the
audience Among his near kinsmen may
he counted that libel on mankind the
iocular individual who drives spikes
in the chutes installed in some build
inas as fire escapes. The family is a
large one, and traces its descent to the
first man who rocked boat to make
its Feminine occupants scream. From
him also came the fourishing tribe OF
male and female human beings who
take their pleasure in frightening chill
dren
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29
The Navy as a Training School.

From the Chicago InterOcean.
There has come vast change In the
personneI of the American navy. The
change In the character of naval war
fare. with the consequent difference In
the qualifications of the crews necessary
TO man warships, has brought this about,
until now the navy is a vast training
school where young men are taught use
full occupations as part Of the days
work. The consequence is that every
wear the navy turns out 1900 trained
men, mechanics, carpenters. engineers
and other technically competent and
we'll disciplined workmen. to add to the
efficiency Of American industry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29
Ranting Against Suhfragists.

From the Baltimore American.
congressman attacking equal suf-
frase divides suffragists into the three
classes of unhappy female fanatics
unhappy, discontinued married won
en- and wooden headed male suf-
frapettes. This recalls some Of the
names bestowed, instead of arguments
upon the men and women of former
generation, once deemed fanatical be-
cause they wanted to abolish slavery
a reform now believed in by the nation
at large.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29
Interference.

When lovely woman seeks the vote
Men listen far and near.
Her serious arguments they quote
With earnestness sincere.
But when a woman next asserts
In accents fraught with ire
A right to slash or shadow skirts
And other quaint attire
No longer the bewildered crowd
To hear her talk consents,
For clothing may become so loud
1t browns all arguments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29
The Primary in Tennis.

Given by an American, successfully
defended for three years In this coun-
try and since 1903 held in England and
Australia, the Davis cup returns to
America as the result Of the splendid
series OF games played by the Ameri-
can tennis team in Wimbledon. 1t
brings with it the tennis primacy of
the world wrested from the crack
PLAYERS of seven nations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29

(Which do you prefer. summer or
winter?'
II don't know" replied Mr.. Growcher
that there is much choice between
listening to advice on how to cure
sunburn and on how to cure cold
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29

At words OF ragtime songs, perchanc
Propriety must wink.
You merely are supposed to dance
And never stop to think.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29
Congressional Absurdities.

From the Boston Transcript
The great trouble with some of those
new congressman in Washington is that
they. think 1t Is necessary to have en-
acted into laws the various absurdities
with which they fooled their baekwoOds
constituents on election day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29

ing as faith runs high or low in the
Judgment of the governments cnfeL
fiscal officer. BY all means this matter
should not drop with the mere assertion
and denial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29

The Japanese are Incorporating land
companies in California. 1t may yet &C.
cur to a few Pacific slope billionaires
to put a stop to the argument by or
ganizing a syndicate to buy up the
island of Japan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29

Confidence Is expressed in the ability
of this government 10 manage its at
fairs TO the southwark In such a way
as TO avoid having territory thrust
upon it, as in the case of the Philip
pines
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29

1t is most unwise for young man in
trouble to boast Of the influence Of his
family or friends. But if a young man
is wise. the chances are that he will not
be in trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29

The annual rumor that Richard
Croker will return to take charge of
the New York city government is
again disposed of.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29

Some turns to the investigation make
Col. Mulhail look like man who had de-
lberately made arrangements TO give
himself the third degree
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29

When a man proposes to girl he
must make allowances for the fact that
her ideas of marriage are liable to be
Influenced largely by the novel she has
been reading most recently.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29

So frequent are Judge Gaynor's asser-
tons that he is cheerful and content that
the fear arises that mayor may protest
too much
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29

With only the kindest intentions, 1T is
suggested that good disposition is sci
entfically regarded as one of the greatest
aids to health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29

The fact that the banking and cur
rency problem is of itself rather com
pick does not serve to discourage the
trainers of amendments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29

Interchanges of opinion among attaches
Of a state department often require the
utmost diplomacy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29

The inmates OF sing Sing never
l.; an opportunity pass for en-
phasizing their disapproval Of the
prison as a place OF residence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29

Discovering method OF securing
quiet in Mexico that will be satisfac-
tory to- Huerta may be work Of some
difficulty and delay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29

Some industries are described as being
ION stills" Others show signs or being
UP in the air.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29

Jack Johnson is one Paris fashion
that will never be imported to this
country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29
Consistent.

THAT woman is an expert in the art
of small talk
YES" replied Miss Cayenne; "she is a
consistent bargain hunter. She won't
even exchange ideas unless she has the
best Of the trade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29
SHOOTING STARS.
BY pHMANDER JOHNSON.

Friendly But Non Committal Assur-
anceS.
THE custom of sending post cards
has grown to a wonderful extent
Yes" replied Senator Sorghum; land
I'm afraid American politics will never
be safe until we substitute post cards
for letters"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29

man who tries to fool everybody
maps out a plan that makes an eight
hour working day seem easy by COM
parison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29

Business Office. 18th st. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York Once: Tribune Building.
Chicago Once: First National Bank Building.
European Once: 5 Regent ST., London. England
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29

Navable In advance-hv mail, postage prepaid.
naily, Sunday included. month. 90 cents
Daily. Sunday excepted. one month, 90 cents
Saturday Star. 81 year: Sunday star, e. year
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-11-27
Federal JUDGE Gives
N 'DOUCAL $4,000
DECISION IN OIL CASE MEANS \
LITTLE CHRISTMAS Sun FOR
SNPJLPAN.

lrVSUOGEE. okla, Nov 20
(SppciaID-D. A. McDougal, the
prominent Sapulpa as orney will have
a nice little sum for Christmas money
as a result Of a decision by United
States Judge Ralph L. Campbell here,
in which the decree was handed down
yestJ rday.
Judge Campbell awards McDOugal
$4,000 which represents 10000
cash and 20 per cent Of the oil royal
les OFF "A piece OF land near Kcifer
:, hich the Sapulpa man bought from
the Berryhill heirs. and to which two
or tree oil companies have laid vlo-
lent claim I'm the courts. Te Keifer
oil and Gas company contracted to
buy McDougars fee, and it was In
enforcing this con ract that the court
here awarded McDougal this much Of
the sums which had accrued during
the litigation-
Attorneys Biddison and Campbell OF
Tulsa represented Judge McDougal in
this action.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-11-27

join in giving thanks to Him, th,
Cmnipotent ruler of the universe.
The Rev. c. W. Sifcrd Of the l.uth-
erm church viii preach the Thuul,s-
giving sermon and all other protest
am ministers will assist i'm the ser
vices, Special musical numbers hayc
been arranged for this mornings ser
vices which viii be one Of the most
impressive ever held IN a local church.
This year for the first time i'm the
history Of the local Salvation Army
organ2ation that body Will not fur
Eish a Thanksgiving feed for he poor
of the city according to announce
ments made by them yesterday aft
emoon. Instead they will give their
annual banquet to the destitute Of
Tulsa Christmas day.
Departing from the custom set by
the pilgrim fathers when they landed
on this continent following a several
weeks voyage from the New England
coast who celebrated the day by the
most rigid religious discipline the
modern form of THANKSGIVING cele-
bration is somewhat changed. It is
now day not only Of giving thanks
bu' is also recognized In the general
form Of mcrry-making and in the
world Of sport officially closes the
football season, the most important