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Have you any OF the stock at all?-
Very WE'LL understand Rock tried to
get II for the Roanoke and failed
Know anything about III H'ml-Who
told you? Then II will do 10 sell a
little. Yes. Goodby!"
old Rock has gone for tho day."
Gilmartin said very quickly, and
there's nobody in the office. This In
your chance, Mr., Sharpe You know
how he works. Probably his support
ing orders arc not for moro than 10000
shares In all. Why. II this deal Is on
you can smash tho stuifing out OF
Roanokel" lie all but saw tho smash
In his excitement
Rock is clever man." said
Sharpe half TO himself. Then wholly
to Gilmartln: "lio's almost AS clever
as you, GilInartin. And you know
you're a wonder
But tho word was passed and the
ham1nering promtly began Gilmar-
tin departed, IN fancy seeing himself
rich.
Sharpe had sent his message to the
stock market and his words were
needed. Other stocks hesitated; then
they began 10 follow Roanoke. Tho
room traders. vulturc-like, scented
easy money and hOcked to the koan-
o':e post. They asked for no reasons; {;
thoy sought no explanations; they
perceived with their own eyes that
tho selling was moro aggressive than
the buying; therefore the dollars were
at the bottom Of the hill, not at tho
summit; now they began to help
Sharpe. As the price yielded their
hopes became certainties. and they
sold more confidently
Every trader who was neither blind
nor deaf was now Srlling Roanoke and
buying IL back In fear Of rally and
selling II again because 1t did not
rally, until the road 20 great and
sudden wealth instead of being a
Precipltous mountain path, became a
toboggan slide with millions In gold
eagles at tho bottom and suovels and
horses and wagons close by, And In
commission offices, the men who were
long OF the Same stock saw the to-
boggan slide-only that at the bottom
they also saw the the yawninR Chasm
into which they might dump all they
owned In the world, and 70 tho chasm
II would be- as a grain OF sand; ~
they merely let few hundreds or a
few thousands drop That !9. they sold
their stock and cursed: ana then they
shuddered at tAeir narrow escape, for
the price was going lower and lower
toward the bottomless pit
or a sudden an adventurous trader
discovered the defenselessness of Vir-
ginia Central and began TO sell II,
without thought and therefore with
out fear OF trap-the trap which was
not exactly the trap Sharpe had eE-
pected hut was neyeTthelesJ a tran
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How to Cook
Green Vegetables
IUCCEss in cooking vegetables de-

ECCESS in cooking NegetaDi IS h'-
y pcnds largely upon their prep
aration. For instance, the best
nutriment of the potato lies imnc-
diately under the skin, and therefore
these should be thinly pared. care
in selection Is also necessary. The
more freshly picked the vegetables
are the better will be the flavor
Green vegetables should be crisp and
arm. Soak wtlted vegetables IN cold
water to freshen them. 1t is advis-
able to soak all vegetables purchased
IN the market.
Do not soak vegetables In suited
water. The salt draws out the vego-
tnblo minerals that form the nutrl-
tious value Of the food. DO not allow
the marketman to tear OF tops from
beets. carrots, turnips. &c. 1t robs
the vegetable OF its juices and they
lose their flavor. The tops should
not be removed until shortly before
cooking the roots. Corn should not
be husked until ready TO be cooked,
as II sours quickly after the husk is
removed. Peas should not be shelled
hours before cooking, Lay tomatoes
slngly on the shelf to avoid rapid
decay.
All vegeta bles should be carefully
washed and inspected, Immcrse
cauliflower, head downward, In salted
water to remove bugs Tho thorough
housewife viii have a special SGT Of
brushes for cleansing vegetables.
Cook green vegetables in uncovered
vessels. Beans, peas, &c, require only
sufficient water to cover strong
vegetables, as cabbage, &c, should
have ample water. spinach needs no
water Add salt to vegetables when
half done, because salt d1rkens yegc-
tables. Cooks do not apply 4 TO
white vegetables while cooking
Green vegetables VIII cook more
quickly and retain their color by the
addition OF pinch Of baking soda,
A crust of rye bread IN the kettle
with cabbage viii absorb tho un-
pleasant odor. Cooking pods with
peas improve the flavor, Some cooks
do not remove the pods at all, the
neat will cause them To break open
and rise to the top, where they may
be skinned off.
Cooks declare that thorough yenti-
latIon while cooking will make vegc-
tables more wholesome and give them
a better flavor.
The following table Of time required
COR cooking may assist the housewife
Asparagus, 30 minuos, cabbage, =,
minutes; carrots, one hour; Cauli-
dower, one hour; bectS, two or three
hours; green corn, ~ minutes; greer
peas, ~ minutes, onions, one hour
parsnips. two or three hours; pc
tatoes, boiled, 25 minutes; baked, a
minutes; tomatoes, 80 minutes
canned. 10 minutes; turnips, white, A.
minutes; yellow, one hour; beans
string, one hour: beans, shelled, on'
hour; spinach, one hour, sqn1sh,
boiled, 70 minutes; baked, one hour
sweet potatoes, boiled, 40 minutes
baked, 40 minutes.
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Exactly what you told me TO do"
What Is III What7" questioned
Sampson Rock impatiently.
You told me-" said Sam, conscious
that he was not acting or talking as
ne had meant TO act and speak, and
yet somehow unable to blurt out tho
whole story without preamble, ito
get facts the next time / spoke TO
you about your business" He paused.
Then he finished. a triie defiantly. by
reason OF the look on his fathers
face: We'll. I've got them" He was
not thinking OF what he had been,
nor OF what he was. but of what he
would be: lie would reorganize the
Virginia Central In duo time. and his
father would help him. But he felt
that his father would insist on a few
more years at the railroad kinder
garten and the habit OF listening. not
Of speech.
IL didn't tell you 10 spend half a
million TO get them" began Rock. ir-
ritably.
"Tve spent more than that, Dad
Sam smiled. II was not a fatuous
smile; rather II was meant to be an
encouraging and conciliating grin---to
prepare the ground by allaying lrrl-
tation. But Sampson Rock said, i'm
patiently
"For Heavens sake, Sam, don't
play at having brains! You discour-
age me. What have you done7 Have
YOU seen Morson? What does Aber-
crombie's telegram mean?'
I'm not sure / know what he
means" said sam, with composure
mot knowing what no has telegraphed
you. I found out you had sent Nor
son after options upon all the Austin
County coal lands he could lay his
hands on. so rye secured sixty
eight per cent OF the stock OF tn,
Austin Iron Company at little more
than FORTY dollars share"
Sampson Rock actually sighed.
was a half impatient, half resigned
sigh, an exhalation inarticulate bu
subtly profane. He shook his heaC
and said
THAT was foolish, Sam, Hang n
the time wasn't ready for it,"
"Yes. IL was, The moment the Nir
ginia Central was safe in your pos
session that was the time 70 get tn
/ iron companys stock. OF course
people would sell It at 90 whom /
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began to pay 10 or 10 per cent divi-
dends. should have waited a few
years"
"Boshl" II was a fathers reply TO
a sons youthful sarcasm.
You don't have to bother with II.
can sell It at a profit. Darrell and
are in this, and
1T ties up a lot OF money" Samp-
son Rocks fingers were drumming on
tho table. lie did not like 10 call upon
the members OF his syndlcates until
he was certain Of success. That way
they were content with smaller prof
it's, the risk being slight. The half
million he had paid out on Sans nc
count was needed elsewhere.
Il told YOU 10 sell my bonds"
Look here. SAM" and tho look on
Sampson Rocks face was not pleas
ant. you must never do that again.
They were your mothers. Never do
1t again. Never dare to think OF do
ing II again. Do you hear me. SAM
1t was Sans threat about the bonds
that had made him honor the draft.
He now resented the compulslOn
hotly.
"Ycs, I hear you. However, the
Austin Iron Company was only side
are going to help me reorganize IT..
But there was something else"
Another gold miner" Sampson
Rock frowned.
II didn't 10 into II 10 mako money,
but 10 do a square thing, because !
found I would like tho work,
have bought Colonel Robinsons stock,
1000 shares at 65."
FIFTY thousand at 65?"
Yes, Dad" Before Sam could tell
his father about another $4,000 at
fifty and about the $4,000 In sydney q
office, Sampson Rock shouted.
why did you meddle with this
matter7 Why did you pay him sucn
a fool price? Why"----
you think that's @ fool price, DO
you? I suppose that's because
It's only n little less than i''s worth
and that goes against the grain,
! wanted to cinch the control AMI do
IL at once and do II like a gentleman,
You Just try TO get any stock in Rich
mond for less.
"If you want II yOuTl have 10 pay
me S7j for II and treat the minority
decently. II you don't I'll keep II
myself. And IL find | can't swina
II by myself, I'll see II somebody els
won't help me, here or In London, Al
that road needs Is brains and hustl
and men that have those can b'
hired"
Never mind Sam. Wen see what
we can do 20 repair your folly
Folly nothing!" retorted sam. ~
know bettcr. Before you can sell youl
own Virginia Central stock 10 the 10
.. anoke you'll have TO buy mine a. m!
price, and you know II. II you don't
.. you ought 10 realize II as soon az yol
can. | haven't told you all
Don't talk that way 20 me, y''
, Jackassl" sampson Rocks rae
flushed hotly.
, OF a sudden he rang the boil 70
p Valentine
Valentine, tell Mr. Dunlap 20 can
!, eel the selling orders IN Virginia Cen
trS, The supporting orders IN RoAn
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oke stand as given out this morning.
I'm on for the day"
Yes. sir In case"--
"I'll be at the Ardsley Club. But
don't bother me unless II Is something
very important"
Very we'll, sir"
81 say. Dad" began Sam. lie was
trowning. The occasion called for
calm discussion.
Rock held up IA silencing hand.
you've said enough for one day.
] don't want to hear another word
from you. You may possibly succeed
in realizing that your meddllng with
my business viii cost me several hun
dred thousand dollars
Cant YOU think Of anything but
money when you talk TO ne"' cried
Sam tiercely. Listen to what | have
10 say, and them
mot now; not now
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tho attack. telephoned TO the
office. when Valentine told
~ him that Mr.. Rock was not In
no returned TO tho Roanoke post
and superintcnded the defense In per-
sou. Ijut as the skirmish began to
develop into "A pitched battle he
again telcphoned TO Valentine that
Mr. Rock must be found at all haz-
ards, Hastily distributing substantial
buying orders among his most ex-
pcriopced brokers. Dunlap rushed to
the office,
Valentine and the telephone oper-
ator had called up Rocks house and
the clubs and Ardsley and ono or two
otiiccs--every place where Rock m ght
possibly be-all without success. No
body had seen him. Dunlap. rushing
hither and thither IN the ONCE, but
never keeping away from the ticker
longer than forty seconds at a time.
saw that. Notwithstanding his doub-
ling OF many OF the Old Mans SID
porting orders. ltoanoke continued TO
decline lilo heSitated. Was this
Sampson Rocks own work for mys-
toriouS reason not yet confided 10 hIH
old friend and chief broker? Rock
sometimes did things first--insx-
plicable, mystifying things--and eY-
plained aftcrwIrd
In various Offices members OF Rock's
Roanoke pool also wondered. Samp-
son Rocks manipulation was not al
ways as clear as crystal, and they
concluded that the Old Man was
shaking out somebody whom or why
they could nOt tell They paid him
the compliment OF thinking OF him In
tho same class with the elemental
forces OF Nature. But DUNLAP dis
missed the same thought as soon "a
u occurred to him. sampson Rock
was not doing this; II had gone too
far; the stock was too genuinely
weak.
Sam had gone TO Albert Sydney's
office 10 md Darrell. but Jack was
out and Sam asked that they tell him
10 come over to the office. II was "A
good time TO reassure the broker. and
therefore sam said:
Mr.. sydney | am going TO give
you lot OF business, | hope" He
added, smillngly; And I'll see that
my father does, too" There was no
telling when Sydney might come In
handy
Cro Re Concluded)
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insurers to Health and Beauty Questions.
FACIAL CORRECTION

FACIAL CORRECTION - MRS.
FRANK H.: Those past carly youth
Nnd It difficult to cfracc fine lines and
saggiug jaws. and these disflgure-
menta can he removed through sur
gerry They are highly successful when
done by competent surgeon, and the
moving picture business has brought
this branch OF the medical profession
into prominence, though 1t Is probably
not recognized by many physicians
when the muscles shrink the loose
skin either rorms lines or says and II
IL not an easy matter to restore tho
firm elasticity Of the facial muscles.
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sive wear. The main waist portion
OF this material. fastened invisibly up
tho front. In completed with turn
down collar OF serge, from which drop
two extremely long tie ends These
arc not loft to their own caprices. but
are held under a belt which Is
buckled on each side. An attrac-
lively Individual effect Is thus
achieved.
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there was an electrical storm
south OF Washington and the
wires did not work well. He
tolegraphed to Morson 20 lose no time,
and asked for details OF what had
been in the negotiations for the pur-
chase Of the locally held Virginia Cen
tral stock. II was Judge Abercrom-
bic who answered his message heing
delayed in transmission:
Your son has full details. W. A."
His son had no business to have full
details nor Abercrombie to know that
there were any details. II was there
fore precisely the worst moment for
Sam's triumphant return a few min
utcs attor AbcCcrOmbie's despatch.
Sampson Rock Jr. was in fine spirits
and looked II.
Hello, GOvernor!" he shouted, han
ply, from the door OF the office, He
loved his father for what he had been
and for what he would be, A worker
OF wonders, a prestidigitateur OF dol
lars; but a builder OF railroads, a
giver OF work. general, and-his
/ father.
'iON w 9Ou uot sam y "a Id
| Sampson Rock. His eyes lighted nm.
tho boy looked we'll happy, affecticn.
ate They shook hands.
"Dld you have a good time, Sam
my?' Rock smiled, though the ticker
was whirring away furiously.
You bet! How's tho market?" 7,
was unfortunate. Sam approached
tho ticker. Great Scott, forty for
. Virginia Central" He turned and
said, irrepressibly: Bully for you
Dad!" The stock was not so fal
from the price ne had paid.
What details have you that Aber.
crombie SAYS you had? What have
you been doing In Richmond?" asked
sampson Rock, sharply. almost re,
producing the staccato speech OF tn,
ticker.
Sam turned quickly. Sampson
Rock was frownng. probably only
from a force OF habit. He looked, ro
all his frown, unenlighteS1i San
replied. calmly:
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tried TO get the Central and had
failed, to their great chagrin and
financial damage, Now. unless
the Great Southern had secured tho
Virginia Central, II probably would do
to seil Virginia Central stock short
again. But II was as certain as any
thing could be that 10 sell Roanoke
short now was tho in-brother OF
getting money for the asking. Ho was
very distinctly what wisdom consisted
OF, He was poor, and II was no sew
enth heaven worrying about the rent.
This was the goth OF tho month, too
no he hurried 10 the ONCE of Samuel
w. Sharpe, the bear operator
II have big thing for you, Mr.
Sharpe" Gilmartin told him The
Roanoke has been trying to get con
troll OF the Virginia Central and has
failed, The Rock crowd we're 40 sure
they had It that they started to put
up Roanoke on the strength OF IT,
They are loaded 10 the guards with
It, And now the whole things on
Sharpe walked quickly 10 his desk.
took the telephone and called up 7771
Cortandt. On his face was tho usual
fierce frown.
"Hello7 Mr., Winter, please Hello I
Who Is this? Tell Mr. Winter that
Mr.. Sharpe is on the phone Winter?--
YeB-Has the Great Southern got the
control OF the Virginia Central Never
mind thatl Have you or haven't you I
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IHb NiNNNHN
| of n. bust
ness Eiri 10
20 dress styllshly
and at tbs stmh
time mOlsatly, 90
q limited amount
" NJ onsy 10
chooses q H'yls
witch will endure
ia also 20 be- con
aidsred for the
buaineaH Eiri
must realize that
she has 10 be seen
IN that particular
fress very often
Therefore II Is
best 90 avoid any
radical cut or o.
tenta,ious trim
ming. for such n
sure 20 become
tiresome. II she
has two dresses,
which every girl
should have, rs
they are much
prettler. and this
year moro mod
ish than shirt
waists and skirts,
IL is a good plan
to have tn q m
quite different In
style.
My design ~
| TO day is an cN.
cellcnt IN o d o l.,
cmbodyinR he
| essential qualities
| for n business
girls dress. A
combination of
fabrics is Bug-
gested for Il. such
as serge and
satin. which, In
this inst an C Q,
would be practi-
cal, as the satin
ortion is not
,uhara 40 nnat
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and raise and stretch the right lex
out. up and back ~ far ~ you can
reach. keeping the toe pointed down
ward and knee rigid 10 not stretch
the back or other parts Of the body,
but only the leg muscles. from the
hips and thighs. DO this three times
with each leg and relax between the
movements to rest
In doing the kneo-clbow exercises
no undue Jerking or pulling OF the
abdominal muscles should be felt,
for this may cause strain on them
and do more harm than good.
Readers must remember that the
lower abdominal uusclcs are not
used TO any great extent. especially
by women who are not accustomed
TO physical exercises, and for this
reason they must be gradually
brought up to the point where they
are able to stand the strain of severe
and continued muscular activity,
which takes many weeks practice.
After return to starting position
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1he Homecoming of Young San,
Brings on a Threatened Storm
In the Rock Office
B y E d Din LefeUre


ns sTRr T"d which Ml1T has tgti
her stock % .sS .G N . Gsa"iH % s T NJ 3 Gs old l hin
tond
gad @ s Sa 1;5 ~ 9sRff 9t Sss Sss @S in%r
ccon sid G Its
nd ais Try 10
h p .ns desired
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for bears, by reason OF the small
available supply Of the stock
sharpe had smelt II from sheer
force OF habit OF suspicion or his In
stinct as n trader.
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suPERFLuous HAIR AGAIN.

MRS. FANNIE L.: Only the electric
needle will remove this permanently
and Il is dangerous 10 apply local
remedies, which often leave scars.
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CHAPTER Xxx.

/ OCK tried to telephone 70 Rich
mond early the next day. but
there was an electrical storm
I south OF Washington and the
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CHAPTER XXI.

UNLAP. at the very outset OF
tho attack. telephoned TO the
ofiice. when Valentine told
him that Mr.. Rock was not in
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The electric noodle Is sure. nearl,
painless and permanent, when used
by a competent operator.
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Fashion Editor EVsnns worh
win you please help me out with
advice concerning blue crepe meteor
skirt from an evening, dress. perfectly
good. without a spot OF soil, made ID
plain two-piece style. which seems
too babylsh? Could 1 put some tulls
over II, or what would you suggestt
Am dark, feet tall, 81 bust.
l.. s. @.
Would suggest same color tulls
drapod over It either In straight hang
ing widths or points or pufed upon
each nip with pink flowers TO hold It.
Tiny sleeves OF tulle with flowers on
tho shoulders could be used to cons
plete the waist.
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AnsUers to Queries
Fashion Editor. Evening World

I would like very
much to have a RUS
sian blouse dress n
you would kindly de-
design one for me. 7
have n pretty top
coat. which l shall
wear over II for very
cold weather. Am
twenty years OF age.
have black hair. gray
blue eyes and pals
skin. with slight color.
Please suggest colos
for dress. &c. and
oblige. MISS X. q.
Dull blue. With
brown fur for collar
and cuffs.
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DRINKING WITH meALs-MRs

T. X. T.; A glass OF water, not iced.
taken with meals will not harm any
one ana is really beneficial for those
who suffer from constipation ana
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PIU LINE FT X T. ON rs
HEAL Tn TILKS

complete and absolute relaxation II
essential. especially is this neccs.
sary for those past middle age.
otherwise undue strain and great
fatigue for many hours may be- tho
result
The simplest exercises are always
as beneficial AZ the most strenuous
ones. and much more so for elderly
women and those who are not ro-
bust, and there liz no need to hurry
on to this now exercises Just because
they are illustrated every day for
variety.
Remember that trembling, short
ness of breath, dizziness. drawn look
about the face and other distressing
signs of insufficient strength are
natures warnings that you are over
doing the exercises and are not suf-
hciently strong to master them, and
when these conditions are in evi-
dence by all means return TO the
mild, deep breathing and simple
stretching exercises for time.
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MOUTH OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
~ II you wear chin band at night
the mouth Will stay closed. These
aIso reduce double chin and prevent
sasginR muscles.
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BRAN AND cEREAL-MRs. X
H.; bran may be eaten with other
cereals by those who arc constipated
II IS tho very best natural Laxative
and may he eaten by all with safety
II can be purchased cooked or raw
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nACKwARD leg
~ stretching H.
another knee

siboW eNeroIao
shown 10 day and
should bo practIsed
with on easy sense
Of muscle stretch
ing ~ animals fire.
quently DO
Assume position on
elbows and knees
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sleeves, foundation skirt and vest IN
color same as dress Steel and blus
embroidery Gray blue satin TOO
chsmisette and currs, /
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CHAPTER XXI.

rT was as plain ns day TO Gilmartin
that the Roanoke crowd had
tried TO get the Central and had
failed, to their great chagrn and
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Fashion Editor The Evening Noi
lam forty-eight years
OF age, have gray hair,
clear complexion, blua
eyes. weigh l64 pounds.
VIII you please help
me in making a dress,
using parts OF a gray
serge dress from four
years ago? 1t Is a
scant skirt. worn a 1T
tie on the hips, the
sleeves also worn at
the elbows. Waist and
skirt are plain. the belt
heavily embroidered,
Had thought OF COM
binlng velveteen. What
do you think?
MRS. J. w.
Either Velveteen or
satin could be used for
sleeves, foundation skir
color same as dress. S
embroidery Gray bl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-29
TRIES TO SAVE TIME
OF FRENCH PARLIAMENT
Socialist Proposal to Hasten Work
Of Legislative Body Is Voted Down
in Chamber Of Deputies.

PARIS. Friday, July 27.--Pierre Re
naudel. leader Of the majority socialists
in the chamber of deputies, moved in
the chamber yesterday a discussion of
the revision of the constitution SO as
TO permit both chambers of the par
lament to meet together at Versailles
The discussion was postponed indefi-
nitely by a vote of 191 to $50.
The socialist leader argued that the
proposal was in no way vancouver
against the prerogatives of the presi-
dent, but was intended to economic
time, the slowness of the workings
of the parliamentary system being
dangerous in time of war, as was in
stanced by the delay in the legislation
over the questions Of the payment of
rents, the price Of coal and the paper
crisis, which last was threatening to
tmperil the existence of the newspa-
pers.
When the time for pourparlers be-
tween the belligerents came. NJ Re
naudel maintained. there undoubtedly
would be meeting of the national
assembly. so that preparations for such
meeting ought to be made
CASTOR Thomson, former minister of
commerce. who had reported against
M. Renauders bill, opposed the pro-
Josal, causing laughter by suggest
Ing that 1t would lead to other PROPOSE
lions. such as the suppression of the
presidency. Premier Ribot spoke in
opposition to any weakening of the
country's institutions as constituting a
weakening of the national defense.