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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12
The Revenue Measure.

Three times, and approved. At their
third caucus, held yesterday, the demo-
cratic senators accepted, with a few
amendments-none going to the root of
matters-the House revenue measure,
and will present it for passage as soon
as the path can be cleared. As they have
the votes, the bill will, of course, go
through, and the President will sign.
The criticism that applied to the
Houses work will apply to the SEN
ate's, and be heard when the new law is
; put into operation. The class and sec
tional character of the legislation will be
plain to everybody. Thrift, and thrift
. confined to a small number compare
lively, will pay. 1t is commended that it
should. But that raises points in our
economic problem that cannot be prop
erly argued in the brief time at the dis
posal of the Senate now. They will have
fto wait until tariff revision is reached,
and the raising Of money for the sup
port of the government is examined on
general lines.
The fact that the south and the west
in combination won last years election,
and the hope produced in certain quar-
tiers that the combination will hold to-
gether for further use, lend interest to
made at these Senate caucuses for rails
ing more revenue. One was from Mr..
Overman of North Carolina for bond
issue of half billion dollars, and the
other was from Mr.. Thomas of Colorado
for an issue of half billion dollars of
Treasury notes. The latter evoked the
charge that it was wildcat" scheme.
Both propositions were overwhelmingly
defeated.
That word wildcat" must have stirred
memories in the meetings. The wild
cat" money era in this country was one
that cannot be recalled without amaze
ment in this day of national bank notes
and gold certificates How so much
currency based in such large measure
ON "wind" and "blue sky" could find, as
It did find, so many takers is almost past
belief. 1t led to much confusion and
heavy losses; but the wonder is that
red ruin was not the order of that day.
Taxes and death are coupled together
as sure things. Death is no respecter of
persons. Why should taxes be made to
bet Why should not they be laid so
that all who enjoy the protection of the
government should be assessed for its
support according to their ability to
payl Why should Congress play favor
ties in anything, but particularly in
this thing?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12

it is quite unlikely that the marked fall
ing off in the number of merchantmen
sunk should have been due chiefly to this
cause. Rather is it probable that fewer
boats have ventured to sea within the
zone of prescription. If Germany can
brighten shipmasters to keep away from
England or France she will have accom-
plished her object, which is to prevent
the inflow of supplies of foods and mu-
nitions. Yet there is small likelihood of
a complete stoppage of sea traffic even
in the face of a highly efficient sub
marine blockade. One report from Eng
lish sources is that while less than
ninety vessels have been destroyed in
the first eleven days ! 100 have been GO
Some Of these may have been hurrying
to or from port to escape the subma-
rines in the first days of the blockade
when measure of grace was extended
the vessel caught within the war zone
by the announcement. 1t was the con-
fident boast Of some in Germany and
elsewhere when the new blockade was
declared that this measure would end the
war in thirty days through the starva-
ton of England. That has never been
taken seriously, and while the results
of the first week Of summarizing were
undoubtedly heavy the subsequent dimi-
mutton of the toll suggests the possible
change. Not until some authoritative
statement comes from England relative
to the number of arrivals can the real
success of the submarine campaign be
measured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12
Cuba,

There is news about unrest in Cuba.
Well, 1t would have been strange if the
island had altogether escaped infection.
Unrest is almost universal Countries
not at war are showing worry about the
war, and those at war are in the throes
of agony. bug of some sort seems to
be biting mankind. Where there is some
thing to quarrel about, the quarreling is
fierce; where little or nothing, the NUT
terings even are disquieting.
Cuba. this is a good time to saw. has
upon the whole done excellently as the
manager of her own affairs. She has
greatly disappointed her enemies, and
even her lukewarm friends. When she
set up in business for herself predic-
tons were numerous and confident that
she would not last long. Some gave her
only year or so. Others, as thew
thought stretching point, gave her a
decade. But, soon or late, the United
States, it was said, would return, raise
the Stars and Stripes again, and settle
down for permanent control.
We have not returned, and there has
been no reason for such a step. The
Cubans have shown the ability to con-
duct government on lines making them
prosperous as a people and welcome in
The family of nations Their mistakes
have been such as beginners usually
make. Their successes have been very
much to their credit.
We may probably claim, without too
much self-congratulation, that as a near
neighbor much interested in their well
fare and advancement, We have exer-
eised steadying influence on the Cuban
people and their governmental venture.
In a way, we have had a stake in the
; game. The Plat amendment makes us
almost a silent partner
And it may be said with truth that
this interest is as keen now as when first
kindled. AS nation we still sincerely
desire success to Cuba as a nation, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12

are willing to assist her to continued
stability and prosperity. She may e1-
pect to have trials. But they inhere in
all governments, and when properly met
result in Strengthening government
Often, they are blessings in disguise
They show the weak links in the chain
and direct greater care to where care
should be given.
A disputed election, such as now en-
phasizes the trouble in Cuba, is never
without some peril. We have ourselves
had experience of that kind, national
and state, but have demonstrated that
such dispute can be kept in hand and
settled without bloodshed or revolution
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON,
Laborious Processes,

"Do you believe that George Wash
ington never told a ie7"
81 have my doubts about it." replied
Senator Sorghum. 81 am sure he did
his best. But when you consider that it
takes an investigating committee months
to find out the truth, you couldn't ex-
pect even Washington to ascertain it
and express it offhand"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12
Help the Boy Scouts.

From the Chicago Herald.
The value of the Boy Scout movement
is hardly debatable. The fact that its Off
GERS include such men as President Will
son, former Presidents T; IT and Roose-
welt and David Starr Jordan is proof that
the organization is inclusive enough to
make its appeal to men of very diverse
opinions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12
Perhaps.

Now come days of serious care
When "Perhaps" sounds everywhere,
"Maybe this" and "Maybe that;
Not chance o. standin' pat
On some statement as of yore,
Such as "two and two make four"
On each door a specter taps,
Muttering that one word, perhaps
It grows louder, by and by,
And the whisper is a sigh;
Then a call of dread and doubt,
Rising to battle shout.
Hopes as well as fears are stirred
By the mystery of the word.
Faith and courage shall not cease,
Be its meaning war or peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12
Men as Shoppers.

From the New York Tribune.
An intrepid writer in one of our maya
zines has come forward with theory
that appears to us little short of appal-
ing. 1t is his contention that men are
the true shoppers and that happiness with
in the shops would be vastly increased if
the matter were left to them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12

Fears of Uncle Sam becoming effemi-
nate! 1t is thus that genial tempera-
ment is often slandered. 1t is only a
little while ago that we were talking of
brave, self-sacrifcing France as a deca-
dent nation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12

The man who applies for naturaliza-
ton papers now leaves little room for
doubt as to his sentiments concerning
the hyphen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12
Valuable Traits.

"a pacifst is usually obstinate and
aggressive"
"That's all right. Those qualities
make him the hardest kind of fighter
when he changes his mind"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12
CroWding On Steam

as there any reason for hurry in this
matter of preparedness
NO" replied the military expert "The
time for ordinary hurry has passed and
now it looks like case of rush.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12

The Department Of Agriculture an
nounces that the United States will be
able to feed herself if imports are cut
OF. If exports are cut off she may even
be able to reduce prices on some COM
modities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12
Reversing Proper Order.

From the Indianapolis News.
1t does seem as if there were some
thing wrong about sending the militia tc
Mexico in midsummer and bringing il
back in midwinter. The process ought tc
be reversed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12
LoQuacity.

The parrot jabbers, day by day.
To thought it makes no serious claim
1t doesn't mean what it may say,
But it's a nuisance, just the same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12

The dinner at which Admiral Fiske
urged the need of preparedness is one
meal that produced a tip Of value to
every citizen, regardless Of Wall street
connections.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12

Hopes are still entertained that Amer
lea will demonstrate to Europe how a
nation may get to the verge of war with
out being pushed over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
18th St and Pennsylvania Avenue.

New York Office: Tribune Bldg.
Chicago Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg.
European Office: Regent St. London
South American Office: La Vale 341,
Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12

The struggle for water shipment IA
cilities in the old world has eliminated
in a tragedy which our own rivers and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12
Hopeful.

"Bliggins says he's a pessimist."
"I'm glad of that A man as disagree
able as he is ought to set an example
that will help to make pessimism I'M
popular
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12
Dropping Ambitions.

From the Boston Transcript.
Now comes the season when the fellow
who had been nursing cabinet ambitions
begins inqurng into the possibility of
landing soft job as elevator conductor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12

Secretary Daniels unhesitatingly ad-
mits that the naval man may have to
face a more formidable foe than the
demon rum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12

1t is the time of year when the
weather mans predictions show a sad
lack of versatility.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12

The attitude in Berlin toward Am
bassador Gerard threatened to be an ex-
ample of ruthless diplomacy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12

If war must come, every motorist will
hope that the Maryland constables will
be among the first in the field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12

Col. Bryan still speaks, but Henry
Ford is no longer in the audience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12

An ambassador who happens to be
subject to sea-sickness is particularly
unfortunate just now
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12

The woman suffrage banners wave as
persistently as if they were star span
gled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12

The Evening Star. with the Sunday
morning edition, is delivered by carriers
within the city at 40 cents per month:
daily only. % cents per month; Sunday
only, 20 cents per month. Orders may be
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Collection is made by carrier at the end
Of each month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12

Subscription by mail-Payable in adva e.
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Saturday Star, 81 year; Sunday Star, $40 year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-25
SENT TO MEDICAL SCHOOL.
Reserve Corps Officers Ordered to
Take Course Of instruction.

The following named officers Of the
Medical Reserve Corps have been ordered
to the Army Medical School for instruc-
ton: First Lieuts. Samuel II. lloyd. Gou-
verneur II. Boyer. Gary l.. Boykin. Nal
colin ]. Brewer Cloy q. Brumbaugh. Da-
ytd J. Buchanan, Charles Nov. Buckner.
John F. Burkhalter. Clarence Cardwell.
Earl R: Chamness, Jefferson H Clark. Jr.
John II Cochran, Sanford C. Colley, Eu-
gene A. Curtin. Alton w. Davis, Arthur
N. Dickinson, ROLAND B. Doig. John F.
Dooling. Clarence Z. Dunbar. Jacob E
Ellinger. James H. Fiscus, Edward F.
Fitzpatrica, George B. Fletcher. Frank
w. Hall. Willard w. Hall. Thomas G
Hardy. George B. Hogan, Wooster H
House. Philip w. Hunter. Frank l. Jen.
nings. Edwin J. Kalodner. John A. Ken.
yon. Needham l. Kirkland, Lee H Knapp
Walter T. Lowry. John +. Mahoney
Thomas 3. Marsden. Leon II. Martin
Charles II. May. Donald b. McHenry
Perry W. Mclaughlin. Henry O. Mona.
hon. Julius a: Miller. Herbert r Mills
Clifford NJ Mitchell, William A. Mulvey
William 8. Piper. Harry NJ. Price. Floyd
d. Rodgers and Camills J. Stiles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-25
HELP FAVORED FOR SCHOOLS.
Board of Trade Committee Urges
Support for Summer Institutions

That the Washington Board of Trade
should contribute to the support of the
summer high schools being conducted
in this city was recommended by the
organizations committee on schools at
a meeting late yesterday afternoon in
the board rooms. The matter is to be
referred to the board of directors Miss
Alice Deal principal of the summer
high school. appeared before the com
mittee to explain the need for the
money. About half the amount needed
has already been contributed by vari-
Gus civic bodies. she said.
The bill to provide for use Of the
public schools for civic mobilization
which was recently introduced in the
House Of Representatives by Represent.
alive Ben Johnson, was taken under
| consideration. 1t was decided to defer
action until the next meeting of the
| committee so that all members Nigh
| have an opportunity to study the bill
| carefully.
Action was taken favoring an activ,
| campaign next fall for pensions fol
teachers. Roy c. Claflin presided
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-25
Charges Held Untrue.

Lord Robert Cecil. minister of block
ade. replying. characterized Mr.. Dillon s
charge as absolutely untrue. He said
there was no intention whatever Of re-
ceding from the pledges for the fun
restoration Of and reparation for
Serbia. While declining to reveal the
governments plans. he said he would
restate its war aims:
Austria is not our chief enemy. Ger
many is and must be our chief enemy,
The broad principles we are fighting
for are these: First. that we should
stand by our allies: second. we are
hghting for stable settlement, for a
sound and satisfactory peace, not a
conquest or mere domination, but on
some national principle as far as might
be which would secure that settlement
When arrived at. It should be free from
change and alteration in the future.
Personally 1 wish to see how far
President Wilson's proposals can be
made practicable for barriers agains,
future wars. Tho governments desire
for tho destruction OF German mill
tarism is only part OF its general pur-
pose to secure a lasting peace It de-
sires 1t only because 1t is the greatest
danger to the future peace Of Europe
The war credit was agreed to and the
house adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-25

Capt. Don Ernst Clarke OF the Quar-
termaster officers Reserve Corps has
gone to Fort Sam Houston. san An
tonic, Tex. under orders to report to
the department quartermaster for
duty in connection with motor truck
units a new and most important fea-
ture in modern military transporta-
ton. He is a District boy and was
educated in the public schools of this
city.
In 1895, he entered the service of
civil service appointment and has
served there continuously to date. For
five years he was actively engaged in
Louisiana and Florida and recently
made a tour of the country on the
government safety first special
train" in charge of the National Park
exhibit. For several years he has rep
resented the Interior Department on
the general supply committee.
What military Knowledge he has,
was gained through service with the
National Guard OF the District. Soon
after war was declared on Germany
Quartermaster Reserve Corps He
qualified at the examination and was
commissioned a captain a few days ago.
His assignment to the Motor Truck
Corps Is accepted by his friends as a
special recognition of his all around
military activity. He was formerly a
member of the Corinthian Yacht Club
and had a license as a marine engineer
and more recently devoted his spare
time to directing the energies of a
lively and somewhat Independent auto
mobile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-25
SPEAKERS ARE SOLICITED
TO CARRY FOOD MESSAGE
National Organization Issues Ma
tion-Wide Appeal in Conserva-
ton Program.

A nation wide appeal for speakers TO
carry the governments food conser-
walton message directly to the people
was issued today by the food training
camp department of the American As
ISOLATION of Fairs and Expositions-
The object is to obtain corps Of
men and women of national reputa-
tion who, under the direction of the
food administration. Will speak at the
leading fairs and expesitions of the
country at which government food
training camps will be conducted this
fall. In this way it is hoped to get
into direct touch with the twenty mil
lion or more persons who annually
attend the fairs.
Among those who will be asked to
speak are Theodore Roosevelt, George
Z. Vincent. president. Rockefeller Foun-
dalton: Archbishop Ireland, Congress
woman Jeanette Rankin. of Montana:
and r. s. Pearson. president of the
Iowa College of Agriculture.
The first food training camp will
be held in connection with the Iowa
state fair at Des Moines. August %
to 81. 1t is planned to have speaker
Of prominence there to launch the food
training camp movement and to sound
the keynote for the entire campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-25
BALKY DRAW HALTS TRAFFIC.
Highway Bridge Mishap Ties Up
Hundreds for Nearly Two Hours

delay of one and three-quarter
hours on Highway bridge yesterday
afternoon because Of trouble with the
draw did not have the effect Of reduce
ing the temperature of tho several
hundred occupants of electric cars, au-
tomobiles. wagons and carriages and
number of soldiers and other Pc
destrians who were on either side Of
the open draw.
Blowing out OF fuse was given as
cause for the trouble. The capstan
was employed in an effort to close the
draw. but the rods. 1t LIS stated. snapped
Then passing tug was hailed and a
rope thrown the captain parted
The captain of tho tug then used
his own hawser and succeeded In get
ting the draw closed to within three
or four inches. and, after O. further
delay Of thirty minutes. tho draw was
in place and the delayed travellers re-
sumed their journeys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-25
Depends on Ability Of U. S.

Indeed. it is an open secret that we
had spent so freely of our resources
that those available in America had be-
come nearly exhausted when our great
ally entered the struggle. and. obvious
ly. the extent to which supplies of all
kinds can be obtained in the United
States will depend largely on the abil-
ity-for ! am sure of the good will
of the American government to meet
the demands that will be made upon it
by the allies"
After Reginald McKenna. former
chancellor of the exchequer. spoke
warning the government of the abso-
lutte necessity of curtailing all unnec-
cessary expenditure to prevent the dan
gerous imitation of prices. the general
debate had no great interest: the main
feature being strong criticisms by John
Dillon and others of the Saloniki ex-
petition. Mr.. Dillon. referring to ru-
mors that Serbia was intending to make
separate peace with Austria, and de-
manding that the government say
whether Serbia was to be deserted de-
clared that the British army in SaIoniki
mad been demoralized by eighteen
months Of inaction in pestiIential sur
roundings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-25

must be no risk OF Russian revolution
aries being duped by the reichstag. ana
the allies must demonstrate to them
what would be the result in Europe II
Germany's crimes are allowed to go
unpublished.
At the same time the Austro-Hun-
garian press, evidently acting under or
ders from the foreign office is trying
to create the impression that the reich
stag made concessions which the allies
are likely to regard as dictated by
spirit OF Cancellation. 1t Is necessaT
TO remove all doubts on this subject
and show the peoples of Austria Hun
gary how complete and anal would be
their subservience to Germano- Ma Syar
domination If peace were now made on
basis of no annexauons ana no IN
IDENTITIES
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-25
TEUTONlC EMPERORS
HAVE A LIVELY TALK

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON. July 2S.-A dispatch to Reu-
ter's limited from Copenhagen, quoting
a telegram from Berlin. says Emperor
William, on his way to the front. met
Emperor Charles at Podgoritze There
were cordial greetings and a lively quar-
ter OF an hour Of conversation. after which
Emperor William continued toward the
front. Emperor Charles returned 10
Vienna. having directed Count Czernin.
the Austrian foreign minister, TO accom-
pany Emperor William.
The place of the meeting between the
two emperors probably was Podgorze a
town in Galicia, just across the vistula
from Cracow. 1t has been stated that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-25
Frances Representatives.
Not Limited to Balkans.

The labors OF the allied conference
here will not be limited to the Bal
kans. For one thing 1t is important
to clear the air after the reichstag ac-
ton last week. Although Premier
Lloyd George has already replied to
a certain extent to the speech Of Chan
cellor Michaelis it Is desirable. says the
Matin, that the allies should issue a
joint statement on what happened at
Berlin so that Germany's peace maneu-
yer may everywhere be checked and
reasons given where they are needed
why the allies cannot accept the reich
stag resolution as a basis for peace
negotiations.
This explanation. adds the Matin. will
be principally addressed to the peoples
of Russia and Austro-Hungary. There