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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17

Of making room in the ranks Of the
clerks for promotions, to stimulate in
terest and to reward fidelity and eff
cheney. Every big business concern in
the country recognizes this principle and
many of them have adopted the syste-
matte retirement plan as a means Of ad-
vancing effectiveness.
The United States government is q
big business, perhaps the greatest in the
world. 1t employs several hundred thou
sand people. Its welfare depends in
large measure upon the fidelity and the
efficiency of these employees. For many
years it has neglected this item of ad-
ministrative management, and now con-
ditions are such as to force attention to
the subject The dominant political
party in national convention has de-
clared for civil retirement law. 1t
can enact that law without delay, and
presumably in the light of the st. Louis
statement of principle no democrat
would be inclined to venture opposition.
Seldom has a chance been offered to
Ia political party to make good so prompt
ly on a platform as in this instance is
afforded to the democrats. The voters
in November should be shown not mere
ly a declaration of belief, but finished
performance, in terms of retirement
law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17
The Mexican Threat.

Gen. Trevino's note to Gen. Pershing
warning him that any movement of
American troops in Mexico south, west
or east will be considered an overt act
by the Mexican government and will be
a signal to open hostilites falls just
short of an ultimatum. On its face
it is the dictum of Carranza, and is,
therefore, not to be rated as mere
bluff of subordinate. 1t is to be noted
that it does not embrace peremptory
demand for the withdrawal of the
American troops, but states that .'the
Mexican people are tired of the tactics
employed by the Americans. and are of
the opinion the troops should be with
drawn"
1t is important that the United States
should act as promptly as possible in
the matter of Carranza's demand for
the withdrawal of the American troops.
note, it is understood, has been pre-
pared and is soon to be sent Trevino's
warning to Gen. Pershing would seem
to be an adequate reason for immediate
announcement of the American purpose.
Gen. Pershing's column in Mexico is
undoubtedly in danger of a disastrous
attack, occupying an extended position
without adequate fanking protection
and supplied by thin line of COM
uunicafions chiefly oDerated nv m ofOrs
A more precarious situation could hard
~ be conceived The Trevino note is to
be read as more than definite warn
ing. 1t is virtually a threat, and in
view of the temperament of the people
with whom this country is dealing this
threat is to be taken in all gravity.
Plainly any action by the Pershing
forces that could by any possibility be
construed into movement" in one of
the prohibited directions would be
seized upon as an excuse for an attack,
though the intention behind that move
ment might be entirely innocent.
II the American forces have any right
to be in Mexico at all they have the
right of certain range of action for
their own protection and for the ac-
complement of the purpose for which
they crossed the border. Gen. Trevino's
note, which is doubtless the action of the
Carranza government, must be met de-
cisively on this oasis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17
Chairman Mccormick.

The fact that Vance Mccormick Il
an unknown and untried man in ma
tional affairs has both advantages and
disadvantages. Some complaint is
promptly heard "Who is he?" comes
from many party sources, and particu-
larly from old party workers. They
would have preferred the selection of
one of their number. A kid" is seldom
to the liking of a veteran. But the
selection was with the President. and
now that he has made it all will acqui-
esce. Harmony is the watchword.
An advantage is that, being unknown
and untried, Mr.. Mccormick may be ex-
pected to come the more readily under
the influence of the candidate. Owing
his place to Mr.. Wilson, he will be bid
dable at all stages of the campaign. He
will have no notions of his own to OPP
pose to the candidates. And this is i'm
portant, as Mr.. Wilson is certain to be
in many things and in the largest sense
his own campaign manager. A veteran
some man who had been power in
politics while Mr.. Wilson was teaching
school-might have caused friction by
attempting to assert himself.
1t is interesting to note that Mr.. Will
son has copied Mr.. Cleveland in this
business. In his third campaign-the
one that tested him the most severely
Mr.. Cleveland went to Pennsylvania for
his manager. Mr.. Harrity was then no
more of a national quantity than Mr..
Mccormick now is. And on that ac-
count, and because Pennsylvania was a
republican stronghold, some prominent
democrats protested. But the selection
was justified by the event. Mr.. Harrity,
piioted somewhat by the candidate, in
turn piloted the candidate to victory.
Before fixing upon Mr.. Harrity, Mr..
Cleveland considered others; but objec-
tions of one kind or another seemed to
bar men ordinarily associable with such
work. Was this true also in this latter
case: A number of men, all experienced
eampaigners, were mentioned for the
place, but the outsider, so to say, won.
Mr.. Mccormick is rich, and presume
: bly in touch with capital at home and
elsewhere-a point of importance. A
campaign manager must "raise the
wind" Campaigning in the national
field requires a large sum Of money.
Legitimate expenses are heavy. Party
workers are practical men," and de-
mand pay for their time and skill And
they must see the color of the partys
coin before they can be induced to get
into their stride. Mr.. Mccormick will
be a busy man until election day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17
The st. Louis Platform.

The platform is the Presidents
Planks not shaped by his own hand were
shaped by those working under his Or
ders and known wishes. In all its parts
the deliveranee is thoroughly Wilsonian.
Whether in case of success in Novem-
Der promises for the future will be kept
will figure in the campaign. The fate of
the Baltimore platform will raise, and
justify, the question.
Present prospects are that the tariff
will be much discussed both on the
stump and in the press. and this is the
tariff plank adopted at st. Louis:
ave affirm our belief in the doctrine
of tariff for the purpose Of providing
the government economically admins
tered, and unreservedly indorse the In
derwood tariff law as truly exemplify-
ing that doctrine. We recognize that
tariff rates are necessarily subject to
change TO meet changing conditions in
the worlds production and trade. The
events of the last two years have brought
about many momentous changes. In
some respects their effects are vet con-
jectural and wait to be disclosed, par
ticularly in regard to our foreign trade.
In order to ascertain just what
those changes may be the democratic
Congress is providing for a non -parti-
san tariff commission to make impartial
and thorough study of every economic
fact that may throw light either upon
our past or upon our future fiscal pol
ley with regard to the imposition of
taxes on imports or with regard to the
changed and changing conditions under
which our trade is carried on. We cor
daily indorse this timely proposal and
declare ourselves in sympathy with the
principle and purpose Of shaping legis-
lation within that field in accordance
with clearly established facts rather
than in accordance with trade demands
of selfish interests or upon information
provided largely, if not exclusively, by
them"
Note the absence of the two famous
old democratic shibboleths, "A tariff for
revenue only" and Protection is rob.
berry under the forms Of law"
But note also that the Underwood
Law is unreseryedly Endorsed, and the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17

promise is held out that whatever changes
may be found necessary in schedules
and rates AZ results Of the war, they
will be made, if the task is committed to
the democrats, according to the princi-
pies exemplifed in that law.
Here, then, is the marrow of the demo-
cratic proposition: The war has not af-
fected the principle upon which the I'm
derwood law rests, and hence the new
law if drafted by the democrats will
simply be the Underwood law brought
up to the date of revision.
What say the business interests of the
country as to thats How did they like
the Underwood law during its opera
tions before the war broke out? How
did it meet the promise made at Bal
timore about lowering the high cost of
living, stimulating American production,
and supplying sufficient revenue for the
support of the government 1t is not
difficult to answer those questions by
the record.
As to the so-called non partisan tariff
commission the work will be performed
by a majority membership committed
to a tariff for revenue only, and a
minority membership committed to a
tariff for both revenue and protection.
We shall have then two reports by the
commission. If the democrats control
the next Congress the majority report
will be considered if the republicans,
the minority report. Ergo, the tariff
cannot be taken out of politics, or poll
ties out of the tariff. Under our form
of government, politics, in the sense of
party opinion, enters into nearly all i'm
portant legislation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17
Popular Fiction for
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Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes. by A
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17
Blessings.


"There may be blessings in disguise,
Said Hezekiah Bings.
"But you must be uncommon wise
To profit by such things.
"The tear that glistens now may be
A crystal lens that shows
. Life's hidden truths to you and me
Which smiles could not disclose.
'But blessings in disguise expand
With shadows of dismay
That make it hard to understand
The lessons they convey.
"And so, when Fate her favor filings
Where mortals congregate,
I'd like" said Hezekiah Bings,
"To take my blessings straight"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17
A Beautiful
handkerchief Suite
For the June Brides Bedroom.

NE beautiful OF the many Suites received
ANN 1t the old Ivory finish, artscay deco.
Wy with floral spray The knobs and the fronts hand
decorated whole greatly heightened by
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The of the shows the handwork OF skilled
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appealing of the good taste
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reflects brightness cheerness and feminine taste
And most nexpensvely priced:
ChiAonier $4zsO. Boudoir Desk, $780,
Dresser, $45.O0 Chair, $500.
Bed $780, Rocker, $1050
Toilet Table, $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17
The Price of Boil Weevils.

From the Memphis News-scimstar.
In one of the counties in Alabama q
cent apiece Is being offered for boil
weevils. and they are cheap at the
price. A boil weevil. II let alone, will
not take long to destroy several dol
lars worth of cotton. and II he can be
disposed Of for cent the investment
Is q good one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17

When Orator Ollie James referred to
the democracy whose history challenged
the admiration Of the world, he very
properly declined to give serious weight
to comments made from time to time by
Mexican agitators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17

At this juncture the photographer may
rely on finding a confident smile on the
face of each of the four gentlemen who
figure on the national tickets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17

Thanks to harmony, the st. Louis con.
vention was able to give its attention to
q close analysis of platform material in
stead of to general controversy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17

In making their representations cam
paign forecasters are compelled to rely
largely on the assumption that the aver
age voter is largely creature Of habit
who does not change his mind even once
in four years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17

1t looks as if the principals in the
present campaign would leave all mud
singing, if there is to be any, to I'M
authorized opponents of that particular
art.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17

Having observed the grace with which
Woodrow Wilson participated in the re-
cent procession on Pennsylvania avenue,
the democrats are enthusiastically call
ing for an encore on the 4th of March.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17

Democratic managers will have to be
alert and industrious if they expect to
dig up any criticisms of the present ad-
ministration which have not already
been freely offered and frankly dis
cussed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17
Approximations

Approximations.
The summer girls garments are fluffy
thin,
And her shoetops come close to hel
knees.
If July keeps as chilly as June started
in,
There are fears that the lady will
freeze.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17

The republican party has managed to
get its affairs into shape sufficiently to
prevent the New York political feud
from fourishing as the consideration of
first importance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17
A Long, Long Way.
From the Chattanooga Times.

From the Chattanooga Times.
Although the Germans still arc re-
ported as holding one or two of the
smaller forts in the neighborhood, the
real distance to Verdun continues to be
discouraging to the crown prince and
his army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17

There is no hesitation about remind
ing Col. Roosevelt that he still has q
reputation as a vote-getter to sustain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17

Prosperity has become so general that
the full gasoline tank is an object OF
more solicitude than the full dinner pail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17

The Immediate Problem.
"Where are the SHOWS of yesterday
inquired the man who quotes poetry.
"Never mind about that" rejoined his
wife. "The important question is,
Where is the ice that was due to arrive
this morningr"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17

Though friends and mutual admirers,
Mr.. Hughes and Mr.. Fairbanks refuse to
cultivate the same style of beard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17

As an expert in recognizing the psy-
Geological moment Frank Hitchcock is
now conceded to have no superior.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17

About the only institution in Europe
now credited with stability is the siege
Of Verdun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17
Prophets.

From the Baltimore Star.
II there Is one person who can make
more mistakes than the weather proph.
ct 1t is the political prophet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
An Obligation.

An Obligation.
care you going to make any speeches
during the campaign"
"Ill have to make some," replied Sen
ator Sorghum. "The eloquent silence
has become the exclusive privilege of
supreme leadership"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17

It is q long way between the keynote
and the finale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17

From the syracuse pest-gtandard.
The Berlin naval bookkeepers appear
to have been Q couple Of battleshipe
short In their accounts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17
international Courtesy.

From the Atlanta Constitutios.
When Europe talks peace It 10 inva-
riabiy with the polite implication Of
you hrst."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17

Sometimes" said Uncle Eben, "a man
gifts de notion dat he's upliftin' de
human race when he's only tryin' to
boss it around"
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17
The Saving Syllable.

ne CoVtuB Syu0UIcs
"You must take care not to let your
position seem pathetic"
"Never fear" replied the man whose
hat had been kicked out of the ring
"Tll make it sufficiently epithetic to pre-
vent it from seeming merely pathetic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-17
New Supplies in Outing and
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The Evening Star Newspaper Company

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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-09

and the iuture Is frsusht with perm.
The great issues OF the day hare
been confused by words ana phrases.
The American spirit, which made the
country and saved the Union, has been
forgotten by those charged with the
responsibility Of power. e We appeal
to all Americans, whether naturalIxed
or native born. to prove to the world
that we are Americans Ia thought and
in deed. with one loyalty, one hopo.
one aspiration. We call on all Amer.
leans to be true to the spirit Of Amer
lea. to the great traditions OF thstr
common country and above all things,
to keep the faith"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-09

under the direction Of the Department
OF Labor OF complete data relating
to industrial hazards for the informs.
ton OF Congress. to the end that such
legislation may be adopted as. may
be calculated to secure the safety.
conservation and protection Of labor
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-09

adult people Of this country faycrs
the extension Of the suffrage to wo
men, but recognizes the right OF each
state to settle this question for Itself.
such are our principles. such are
our purposes and policies. We close
as we began. The times are dangeron.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-09

from the dangers inciden. to industry
and transportation.
Suffrage
"The Republican party. re.atfirming
It's faith In government OF the people,
by the people. for the people, as a
measure OF Justice to one.half the