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large knowledge of diplomatic business
and the prestige of former services there
of worldwide note.
Theodore E. Burton would make a
great President, or a great Secretary of
the Treasury. To the Treasury Depart
ment he would bring a knowledge of
finance second to that of no other man
in the country. Since John Sherman 8
day. Ohio has contributed no man to
our political life who has equaled Mr..
Burton in authority on economic ques-
tons. He has studied them deeply, and
spoken and written about them fire.
quently and at length.
Charles w. Fairbanks has talents
which would show in the presidency. as
they have already shown in the Senate
and in the vice presidency. He is one
of the roundest and fullest of our ma
tional politicians, and one of the most
highly esteemed for conservatism and
character.
And. as already stated. Philander c.
Knox ranks with the best equipped and
most intellectual men in America As
Attorney General. as senator and as
Secretary of State he impressed him
self on the country as equal to large
affairs and real emergencies.
The times are such that men of this
grade. whether found in one party or
the other. should be in the country's
comm ission. 1t needs them in its husi
ness most distinctly. for business of the
greatest importance is in hand. and. for
some years. much will depend on how it
is transacted
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Sugar and Protection.

The sugar proposition is now in con-
ference. and much interest attaches A
decision is expected before May !. when.
if no decision has been reached. sugar
will go on the free list On the one
side is the House. contending for duty
on sugar for both revenue and protec-
tion purposes. and on the other the Sen
ate. willing to extend the existing duty
for period of four years as an emer
gency revenue provision. As the Treas
ury stands in great need of money. and
sugar is good source of supply, the
Senate is willing to draw upon it until
the pinch has passed.
This sugar matter brings up feature
of the campaign of 1912 which has since
torn the Louisiana democracy sadly.
And a campaign is now in progress in
the state turning upon a complaint in
volving the national administration.
1t is to be remembered that business
interests generally were disturbed four
years ago because of the fear that re
vision of the tariff on the lines of demo
cratic profession would work harm to
them. Sugar planters. both cane and
beet. were especially uneasy. Free
sugar had for years been a part of the
advertised democratic program.
To allay this feeling. an assurance
l. 4 .-e
that business had nothing to fear from
Mr. Wilson: that if elected his course
would be to promote all legitimate busi
ness enterprises: that the democratic
party as led by him would in its tariff
and other policies touching business be
guided by the maxim. America first.
So that when free sugar was proposed
in the Underwood measure the sugar
men entered a warm and ind dignant pro
point on economic grounds, they
charged bad faith. In Louisiana they
had supported and helped bring in the
men who were now preparing their de-
struction.
All in vain Congress was obeylng
the President. and the President was
obdurate. Sugar must go on the free
list: and Congress so decreed. At that
time there was no thought of war; and,
of course, the democrats were not will
ing to concede that deficiency in the
Treasury would result from their ar
rangement of tariff schedules and duties.
They were sure they could dispense with
the sugar duties.
The election in Louisiana will take
place in a few days. There are two
tickets-a democratic ticket and a bull
moose ticket The head of the latter,
running for governor, IS personal
friend of Mr.. Roosevelt, and his leading
appeal is for rebuke of the democracy
because of alleged broken faith on the
sugar question.
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"A Real Republican.

The New York republicans at a re
cent meeting demanded the nomina-
tion at Chicago of "a real republican
Wednesday last the republicans of Con
necticut in state convention made the
same demand In both cases the Roose-
welt candidacy was in mind. and was
condemned
Except that the times are such that
vagarleS are numerous and some go un-
challenged, the proposition to make Mr.
Roosevelt the republican leader this
year would have died a bornin' 1t is so
contrary to all reason. all pride. all
safety, that growth. ordinarily. would
have been impossible. Republicans
everywhere would have rejected it in
stantly.
But here and there are found re-
publicans who favor it. They are will
coriated and who excoriatcd them only
four years ago. That their party is out
of power is due to him. He conceived
and conducted the movement which re-
suited in the triumph of the democracy
Mr. Wilson is his President The poll
cies at which he is fercely railing to-
day are indirectly his policies. He
made them possible.
Much of the attention Mr.. Roosevelt
is now attracting springs from the en-
phasis he is employing. At all times
a man of emphasis. even extravaganza.
IN his utterances. he is especially en-
phatic now. And this may proceed from
The responsibility he secretly feels and
confesses for all that is moving him.
He wants all of it undone
But he is mistaken in supposing that
it cannot be undone except under his
leadership. There are men who are
as critical of the democratic record as
he is. They would put new tariff
measure on the books. They would i'm
prove, by amending. present trust laws.
They would hold on to the Philippine
Islands They would put the country
into a state of adequate defense, by
building the strongest navy in the
world, and making the army worthy the
name in numbers and equipment.
And there is not one of them who does
not possess this advantage over Mr..
Roosevelt for the present emergency:
Call any name on the list, and its pos
SCISSOR has a record of unfailing party
service and the right to designation as
a real republican He answers the de-
mand of the republicans of the great
states of New York and Connecticut,
and, for that matter. the demand of
''real republicans everywhere.
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A Promoter of Pan-Americanism.

After long service as representative
of the republic of Peru in this country,
Mr. FREDERICK A. Pczet retires from his
official connection in Washington. Mr..
PeZet's service here has been most agree
able to both sides. as his thorough ac-
quaintance with American customs and
conditions and his engaging personality
have enabled him to make many friends
fectively During the years of his Off
cial work in Washington there has been
a marked development of what is known
as pan Americansm, a term which sig
nifies the realization of mutual interest
by the nations of the western heml-
sphere. In the course of an interview
printed elsewhere in The Star today Mr..
Pczet outlines this development in
striking terms. He has witnessed re-
markable awakening of appreciation of
each other by the peoples of the north
ern and southern continents. He has
seen evolved a more effective system of
communications, not as yet perfect. but
promising we'll for the immediate future.
He has seen the interchange of visits by
representative statesmen and the as
sembling of important international
bodies at this and other capitals. In
these developments Mr.. Pezet himself
has played an important part, and 1T IS
a matter of regret that he is no
longer to be identified with the official
work of pan American promotion, al
though he will be engaged in CONNER
cial lines that will keep him in close
touch with the people Of this country.
He is to be wished abundant success.
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New Easter Parasols.
Specially Priced at
$500 and $500.

Colored silk Parasols in all the
new spring shades. finished with
carved and plain mission and
ebonine wood handles. Specially
priced at $500.
Colored silk Parasols or TIM
brellas in 25-inch size-navv.
myrtle. red. royal and black. with
mission or ebonine wood han
dies Specially priced al $500
Black Satin Gloria Umbrellas.
2o-inch size. with natural. carved
and eboninc handles. Special
price. $500 each.
Main floor, g street entrance.
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Americans across the border suffer
from a desire on the part of native
leaders to be loved for the enemies they
have made.
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SHOOTING STARS.
EY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Before the Flood.

Before the Flood.
What were those neighbors talking
about?" asked Noah as he passed in his
work on the ark.
"Oh.' replied Japhct, "they were try
ing to give me an argument against pre-
paredness'
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Carranza may fear that the avowed
antagonism Of the United States to Villa
will render that outlaw unduly popular
among Mexicans in general.
Evening star., 1916-04-15

Once upon a time there was die
tator in Mexico named Portirio Diaz
but. as Mr. Kipling has several times
remarked. THAT is another story"
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The war in Mexico may be regarded
with relief by Secretary Daniels as rep
resenting one phase of preparedness
that does not call on him for any ex-
plantations.
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As a rule heroes are creations of popu-
lar opinion, and in some degree of pop
ular imagination. There are very few
self-made heroes
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A submarine commanders pencil
sketches are not expected to be as ac-
curate as his aim.
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Troops in Mexico frankly state that
they want tobacco; and it is no time
for moralizing on the minor vices.
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Base ball fans are rejoicing in the
opportunity to forget the lawyers and
talk about the players.
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Richard Harding Davis lived to see
which he was so facile an exponent.
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The dissolution decreed for the Stand
ard Oil Company created no competi-
tion that resulted in cheaper gasoline.
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Having been warned off the ocean,
travels on important business in Mexico.
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Mr. Bryan's recent silence creates
suspicion that he is saving up for st.
Louis.
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Mexican troops are suspected of a
tendency to forget just who the en-
emy is.
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Internal dissensions in China make
the role of peacemaker constantly more
alluring to Japan.
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Good Troops.

From the Atlanta Journal.
We continue to take pride in ouI
American army. what there is OF II.
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The Important Date.

The Important Date.
The present and future we may not
neglect
To dwell on past pleasure or sorrow !;
On day before yesterday do not reflect,
But think of day after tomorrow.
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Smiling and Laughter.
Songs beguilin'
Lightly sound;
Springtime smilin'
All around;
Bashful, gentle,
Free from care,
Sentimental,
Young and fair.
Time keeps goin'.
Soon we'll fear
Skies all glowin'
With a sneer.
Well feel GUNNER,
Not so proud,
When Miss Summer
Laughs out loud.
Evening star., 1916-04-15

Fierce Fluids.
What made the trouble for the origi-
nal inha bitants of America was fire.
water"
"Yes," replied Mr.. Chuggins; sand
what is making the trouble for the mod
ern inhabitants is gasoline"
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BLACK GAUZE WEAVES FOR THE
NEW SUMMER GOWNS.

NEW SUMMER GOWNS.
Black Gowns and magnificent We have beautiful
making them and invite
special attention the fashionable position OF these
PLAIN.
Marousette $l.0O and S125 yard.
Chiffon Cloths $780, 81 .5O SITS and $500 yard.
Crepe Georgette, $l.75 and $500 yard
C1renadine $15O yard
Indestructible Wolfe, $1.75 yard.
STRIPES.
Chiffon plain and fancy $780, $1SO and $500
yard.
Second Dol
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THE NEW CHECKED SUITINGS ARE
ENJOYING A GREAT VOGUE.
What there and effective the Checked Sungs?
all the and have large
The patterns slightly larger than those thar
have been good many novelties shown
peciay overd that have been brought
this spring.
Small Black and White Wool Checks 40 inches wide.
SOC and 75c yard.
AIwool Black White Shepherd Checks various Sizes
$1.OO to $500 yard.
NEW OVERPI1AID SHEPHERD CHECkS-An entirely original
spring weave with lust a Brightness and life than the
average checks with oveplaids black
and white pure wool throughout 54 inches wide
$500 the yard.
G stree
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Bright Child.
"Bliggins' small boy says a great many
bright things"
"He uttered his masterpiece the other
evening in the presence of large com
pany."
"What was it 2"
"He said, Father, where do you get all
the funny things you tell people sayP"
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'.Is diplomat supposed to tell the
truth?"
"Oh, yes. But he is often permitted
to take his time about discovering it."
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Easter Cards, Novelties
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sortnents, Main and
49, Fourth Floors.
NETS AND LACES FOR
GRADUATION FROCkS.

early be thinking about the graduation trok i
be Our Lace Department is showing bei
u such I;ie Net and Embroidered Net
that will used graduation frocs also
the gowns OF fashion
These Nets shown in widths trimming
@ the full skirt length in a variety OF designs
these secured favorable prices able to offer
them o patrons as me unusual values
In Our Embroidery DepartmenA beautiful showing OF Grgandv
Embroidery Patterns. any combined with Venice lace
variety OF designs These quite novel for graduation
we'll rocks. Many things shown for
your interest and approval.
Mai floor street.
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SILK CARRIAGE. AFGHANS

OF white silk, with pink rose fig
ures and a covering OF white wolfe
finished with Misunderstanding ant
small ribbon rosettes of pink ant
blue; the top can be washed
Priced at $500.
Third floor, street.
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"Captain-quick!" he exclaimed.
There rs trouble with the engines"
What's wrong?" inquired the ships
master.
The right-hand tubular has gone
bad" exclaimed the engineer. "She
has been pounding like a million ham
mers. The water is low. and the in
takes clogged Something's wrong
] cannot tell what. We have tried to
shut her on and can't. The boiler may
go az any minute"
"Explode?" inquired the captain
calmly.
The engineer could only nod.
stay called Frederick at this
juncture. Let the engineer go back
TO his work. Let us first find the help
less persons below. II danger impond
let us bring them up TO have their
chance for safety"
The captain. a gallant man withal,
tu, ned 20 him and nodded grimly. Go
back to your post. Miller he caid to
the engineer. I'VE will Join you pres.
entity
He himself led the way to the lift
which led to the lower decks and the
hatchway which covered the ladders
into the ships hold.
They found themselves at last deep
in the bowels OF the vessel, among
tho bales and casks OF the cargo,
whore for a time all was darkness and
mystery. But as they hurried here
and there. commanding the guidance
of the two recreapt seamen and cast
ing the rays Of their lights hithcr and
yon. e. last they saw a t%russod.up
bundle behind a bale Of goods which
seemed TO have sone human sem
blance. II was Roleau. Frederick
himself was first At his side. He bent
over him, freed him, and after a time
revived him.
"Monsieur-your ~excellency!" said
he at length. 1T is you"
where is she?" demanded Freder-
lex. Was she here?'
Il have known nothing for some
time, II seems. Yet she was here, yes
she is gone. I know not where
Frederick left him to continue his
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res q Young american OF youth
and much beauty. she WIS IN this
country on business OF her own. With
out plan she became involved In az
fairs between these two monarchs
She has been the victim OF evil for.
tune. not through fault Of her own
Now. ! am telling YOU the truth since
| have gained my purpose Of an audi.
ence with you. You may rely upon
what | have said. captain. This is the
truth, so far as I know It.
Then why not let them sail for
their WI country-if she has been in
jured here why not let hef go back 10
her own country? | am booked for
New York. II thpt be a city OF her
native land why not that port as well
as any other? And how shall I know
your own m%otiyes?"
Count Frederick paused IN thought
at this. ~"True-thut is true" said he.
Very well. we viii search your ship.
When W. find the young woman let
her decide what she wishes to 10. II
she says she wishes to 20 back to her
home. | will not prevent II. But II
she be asked to go back against her
will. then I shall take her with me,
no matter at what cost. At least she
should have the choice OF decision
she should not be slowed aboard Ike
O dumb beast with no volition of her
own"
I'VE are quite at ~ as TO that
asscnted the captain. Good. we will
search the ship am convinced we
shall not find these persons In any
of the cabins"
stay" he added an instant later,
~ recall that a short time back there
was complaint of noises below decks!
I sent some men to look into that.
Where are thcy?'
He pressed a boil and soon one OF
his assistant officers came.
Go, bring me the men sent to y
amino the cargo n while ago. There
was some talk Of a noise as Of loose
animals in the hold"
After a time the officer returned,
pushing before him two scnmen. They
were the same who had been dis
patched on the errand mentioned. But
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hurried search I'm the confused freight
age of the ships hold. Al last he
found that which he sought.
She tried foebly 70 raise herself as
she heard footsteps. heard a voice she
knew to be that Of her friend.
"Mademoiselle-.thank God!' was all
Count Frederick could say.
1t is you, them" was her reply.
What has happened? Why are you
hero?"
Il am here, my dear madcmoiselle,
In the justice If the immortal gods
TO save you-to care for you. | heard
OF the riot against you. My WI boat
lies alongside have cocll. | ara here
to take you from this ship. II so you
wish. Come then, let us hasten. There
Is scant time"
They all crowded o to the lad
ders up from the hold, and, rapidly as
they might. found their way back TO
the upper deck. There came confu-
sion, noise, trampling, shouts, sounds
not ordinary al this stage OF the yoy-
age of a vessel putting out 10 sea The
passengers themselves suspected
something to be wrong. They crowd
cd now about the captain ~excitediy, ex.
postulating. The master OF the ship
pushed them aside.
Well, Miller" no demanded again
Of the oil.stained engineer who hurried
up, what Is it?"
1T may be a minute, slr-or less!"
In an instant they were face TO face
with the ultimate peril Of the seas
IRE. explosion ON shipboard.
There came from below that sound
which had been expected, dreaded
mufied, heavy roar. comparable 20
nothing in the world In terrifying aual.
IL at such a time as this. The ship
80 lately safe and strong beneath them
all. now tremblod. Midway her decks
rose, spread apart. fell, A cloud OF
binding white steam rolled from the
engine rooms. sitting and scalding all
w!tain It's way. Cries Of anguish came
from below decks. cries OF despair. 70
these we're added now the far more
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Marooned.

M~arconed.
The vessel when blown UP was we'll
on her way with the favoring winds
which she sought. which in ordinary
purse would have carried her out into
the Mediterranean.
How Count Frederick and Roleau
lived they scarcely knew. Happily the
water at that latitude was not cold,
and the day was one Of calm.
"Roleau, she has perished!' muir
INJURED Count Frederick. she is gene.
Let me, too, perish then, for ! have
been able to say that which
should have said. have had no op
portunity to expiato many things
which have done"
las well die now as any time said
Roleau.
Wind and wave carried these two
far-they knew not how far, and had
no means Of guessing. for they could
not toll how long a time had passed
since the explosion which had sunk
the ship. They knew not which way
TO look for LAID. II land there might
be. II was ~ u'ere chance that at
one mcn1nt, al they flung high on the
crest Of the wave, Count Frederick
saw, many hours after the wrecking
Of the ship. something which caused
him to give an exclamation Of surprise.
"Roloau," he exclaimed. "There is
land ahead, | believe!"~
Look" said Count Frederick at
lcngth. They are corning out to us. %
Surely enough. even fr,m where
they were they could see dark forms
running here ami there. could see the
launching of a boat, could see Il com.
lag On, rising and falling on the waves.
At length the creft camo al lngsi1e,
manned by strange. swarthy natives,
whose speech they did not knew, yet
who seemed friendly enough withal
to sOryc rs C for thom. With
small ceremony they were hauled on
board, and the boat, turning, made
way back again to the shore ahead.
"'Tis an r. 4, Roleeu. said Fred
arick, after a sport in exam
nation. Net sc large, hut excellent
under foot. Is II not true? And IN, e
people seem not u~nfriondly 20 us
For "a ti,e thew had been left alone,
hut now trey saw certain OF the ma.
tiyos returning with food and water.
Upon these both the shiPwreoked adj
%yenturcrs fell with eagerness. Their
eaptors stood about and g~rinued ia
pleasure. All the wealth n Count
Frederick. his gold, his castles, his
iauds-these things seemed little 10
vaiue as compared TO what these
sWarthy natives brought him now.
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numerous cries OF those in mortal ter.
rut.
Obcdiont 10 their orders for a time,
tie crew held to their posts. The beats
we're lowered one after another. Yet
into each there piled a sonseless mass
OF packed humanity. overcrowding and
rendering II useless as II reached the
surface OF the sea.
Children and women and strong men
fought now for a place IN the last OF
the boats. Discipline broke and failed
What had boon a happy party Of tray
elcrs was now a ~dlsorganizod mob
His arms supporting Kitty on one
side. those OF Roleau IN the other.
Count Frederick did his best TO reach
the rail. Useless, hopelessl They we're
forced back time ard again.
Jump" cried Frederick at last.
Jump! We will swim for Il. We
must take the last chance"
The look OH the face Of the girl at
his side was M In part Of despair,
but more OF trust. Unhesitatingly the
three sprang together.
The sea closed over them. They rose
after an agonized instant which
seemed death itself-rose but to see
the giant ship which had carried them
raise her bows aloft. SILVER and
tremblc. and slowly slide back and
down beneath the waves. In the whirl-
pool which marked the spot they were
but little human units. floating as best
they might among scores and hun
dreds Of others.
This way!" cried Frederick. and he
and Roleau aided Kitty TO a floating
piece Of wreckage. But others saw II
also. Time and again they were
fought back from II as others strong
or or remorseless claimed II as
their own.
In all this commotion Of shouting
and struggling men, OF wailing WON.
en, Of failing arms and beating fists
Frederick and Rolcau lost sight OF
kitty at last-she had gone. they knew
not where, in that chaos Of the sea.
where is she?" demanded Fred.
erick weakly. himself well-nigh spent.
which way?"
Il know not" gasped Rolcau, him
self ia as bad case as the other. Il
cannot tell. but fear that she is gone.
They swan about for a time in
search, but could not make out the
whereabout of her whom they sought.
then they hoisted themselves one on
each side Of n floating spar and rested,
ALLOW me, eXcellency," said Rolcau,
and flung across the end Of his belt.
Let US lash fast. cannot held much
longer"
Spent and hopeless, they rested rs
they might and allowed fate L have
It's way with them.
"Ou" boat-the yacht, e~Ncellency. '
exclaimed Roleau at length. Where
IS she-the vessel which brought you
QUIZ"
Frederick could only shake his head
Gone said he. II doubt not she wa,
%scuttled by the heavy ironwork blown
out by the explosion. There is No
hope"