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tion in the House. A few years ago one
Of the most competent of their number
Gen. Warner-sat in the Senate
Mr.. Hardwick. Mr. Vardaman and Mr.
Stone are candidates to succeed them
selves. Mr.. Hardwick and Mr.. Stone
have served in the House, and Mr.. Stone
has served as governor of his state Mr..
Vardaman has served as Governor of
Mississippi So all three know the ropes,
and will give their opponents a run for
their money
All three have formidable opposition,
which grows in part out of their attitude
rs to certain questions relating to the
war. They have antagonized the Presi-
dent i'll matters of policy and come un-
der censlre because of the fact.
But, spirited and entertaining as those
contests will be, the republicans will
have to look elsewhere for recruits if
they are to control the next Senate.
They must try their hands in states
where two parties flourish, and there is
promise of reward for efforts made.
There are such states on this years
card. and the republican hope is centered
in them.
A Congress controlled in both branches
by the republicans meeting on the eve
of the opening of the next presidential
would create an interesting
situation. 1t need not, should not, af
feet the war program-assuning the
war stnl raging then-but it would, nee
cssarily, affect issues of a party char
aeter. as both parties will at that time
be squar;ng off for the great qUadrennial
The President will be thinking
of his party, and maybe Of a third term
for himself while the republicans will
be thinking of a return to comfortable
habitation after eight years spent in the
wilderness.
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From the Providence Journal
Mr.. Wilson employs many courteous
and kindly phrases in his charitable es-
innate Of Count Czernin's views, but
no slackening Of purpose or vigor is
discernible in his declaration Of our
minimum demands.
From the Boston Globe.
President Wilson. by his succession
Of masterly diplomatic speeches, is
making himself a leading candidate for
the Nobel peace prize. but probably
that Is the last thing he is thinking of.
From tho Detroit Journal
The President has climbed to new
height Of International statesmanship.
He has pointed with scorn to the can't
ing belligerent who marches his pitiful
pawns to the battle and in the same
hour proclaims a readiness to bring the
shamhles to a period.
From the indianapolis News.
The German government will strive
to the utmost to keep tho Presidents
address from the German people. and
more parttcula<iy 1ron thA people Of
Austria Hungary, whom It seaks to de-
taeh fFe0 thete RHa1ia0 1asetaeh
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Diplomacy and American Diplomats.

Ambassador Walter Hines Page re-
ceiyed yesterday another evidence of
the favor in which he is held in Eng
land. The University of Sheffield be-
slowed upon him the degree of doctor
of laws. Mr.. Page has been busy man
at his post, and his success has been
considerable. And in the social as in
the diplomatic world he has met with
gratifying recognition.
In Italy Ambassador Thomas Nelson
Page has been filling his mission to the
perfect satisfaction of both his own
government and that to which he is ac-
credited. As in the case of his name
sake in London, he has brought to his
diplomatic post the accomplishments of
man of letters, and thus enhanced his
usefulness in a capital where such ac-
complishmentS are greatly appreciated.
Ambassador Sharp at Paris has like
wise been busy and successful He fol-
lowed Gov. Herrick, who had inaugu-
rated the new work the war had pro-
duceA; and he has carried it forward to
the satisfaction of all in interest. The
record is regarded both in France and
in this country as very much to his
credit.
Ambassador Francis at Petrograd has
probably been having f'the time of his
life as respects both excitement and
difficulties. His commission did not
comprehend service at period of revo-
luton. But the revolution came, and
there he was. He seems to have carried
himself excellently in circumstances of
exceptional gravity and confusion. The
government to which he stood accredited
disappeared between suns, and a sort of
chaos resulted. 1t still continues, and
he is still on deck. Often, necessarily,
without instructions from his home gov
ernment, he has had to depend upon
himself as emergencies arose; and his
general knowledge OF public affairs has
suficed to keep him in the middle of
the road.
And yet, successful as all four have
been at a time when world upheaval
has produced new conditions of every
kind, not one of these men brought to
his duties single days experience as
a diplomat. All had had good training
in politics, or letters, or business, but no
training whatever in diplomacy.
The war, we are told, will force,
among other things, changes in forms
of diplomacy, end these changes will re-
quire special qualifications. That matter
need not worry us. These four in
stances show the adaptability of Amer
leans for diplomatic work, and promise
that whenever the new hour strikes, and
the new officials are demanded, the
proper men will appear.
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permanent harbor lines Congress was
besought to provide for . suitahle water
terminal. Tentative plans ware drawn,
but the project lsnguished, and TO this
day Washington's water fropt has never
received any attention proportionate to
the needs of the city.
It would be most helpful if such a ter
minal were developed in conjunction
with the canal improvement. But there
is reason to doubt the advisability Of .
belt line of railroad to connect that ter
minal with the railroads serving the city.
Washington wants no railroad construc-
tion that invadss the urban area. There
is already railroad line along the water
edge in Georgetown which would serve
as means of Communication in case the
water terminal we're developed. No
track should ever run eastward from
the canal terminal at grade. II tunnels
could be constructed such railway con-
nections might be feasible.
Now is the time to work out the
project of a suitable water terminal,
with a view not merely of framing plans
and letting them accumulate dust in
pigeonholes. but to the end of actual
construction in the near future. Wash
ington is now big city and will grow
rapidly. 1t will never 60 back to its old
proportions. 1t has excellent facilities
for water traffic and its river front
should be utilized, and to this end
definite scheme of development should be
pressed without delay. Representative
Smalls interest in this matter is en-
and he will find no lack OF
initiative or enterprise on the part of
the District.
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A Water Terminal Plan.

Representative Small of North Caro-
lima urges early action for the develop
ment of water terminal here and the
establishment of market exchange in
connection with the development of the
Chesapeake and Ohio canal under gov
ernment control. This is a project that
was broached long ago in connection with
the general Improvement of the water
front, and there is no cause for reproach
upon the District feE inaetion in the
premises, for only the insttention of
Congress IL responsible for this neglect
1r years after the reclamation Of the
Potamaa fats and tia establishment Of
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THE PRESIDENTS REJoINDER.
From the New Fork World.

From the New Fork World
President Wilson continues to adj
dress the German and Austro-Hun-
garian peoples on the subject of peace.
He has no intention of allowing the
door to be closed by the German gov
ernment, and his address to Congress
reopens the case in manner that will
cause no little embarrassment in Ber-
lin.
From tue Philadelphia Inquirer.
The President never for a moment
leaves the firm ground upon which he
has hitherto planted himself. The
peace must be q world peace; one that
will last. 1t must be founded upon JUS
tice.
From the Scranton Republican.
Briefly stated, the further discussion
of peace is possible with Austria, but
not on the lines laid down by Germany
in the, most recent utterances Of her
chief spokesman.
From the sprnsdeld Republican,
President Wilson has done so much 10
set right the badly set course on which
the allies were steering that II the
course Is not yet perfectly true the
fault cannot BE- with him. :.
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Capt Stanton and his boys OF No. 81
engine company have. won for them
selves a firm place in the regard of a
young woman residing near their
station. She, like many another per-
course. But when fire engine COM
pany is brought home to YOU" lit
orally, it changes all that
Now this young woman had strong
dislike for the members of the Lanier
place fire company. which guards over
the property in a wide radius of 18th
fstreet and Columbia road Brave fire
fighters can stand the truth, and this
is why the woman didn't like them:
They stared
During the long spring and summer
days, when the weather is hne and
there are few fires, members of fire
engine companies like to sit out in
front of the house and Took 'em over
You can't blame 'em. at that Cribbage
and checkers grow tireSome. and the
melot2ious uku1ele loses its charm when
the weather is warm and a cool breeze
blows in front Of the engine house.
There are any number OF pretty girls
in the neighborhood. SO the members Of
No. 81 usually have quite treat II
every now and then some member hap
pens to stare at a passing lady a hit
too long. blame not the brave flre
fighter.
But this woman did blame them. de-
spite the fact that she is pretty, and
declared loud and long that she "tust
despised those fremen-" Be brave,
boys. That is what she said.
One night last week. when the
springlike breezes were biowlng' me
young woman was standing in her
kitchen in the apartment house where
she lived. when she heard the engine
''go out"
TIN glad they have something to do
she declared. unfeelingly. as she heard
the engine crunch over the gravel and
the bell ring. 81 wonder where they're
going? Wouldn't it be funny if they
were coming here?'
marks were addressed. declared he
could see nothing particularly funny
in the idea, and remarked that 1t would
be a joke of which he could not see the
point.
The woman commenced washing the
dishes. There was a racket down in the
areaway. then humping on the hre
escape. and by the light SHINING
fireman appear, with his helmet on. fol-
lowed by a comrade carrying big
hose.
While the woman stood with her
mouth open, the members of No 81 COM
pany went about their business of at
tending to the chimney. which had
caught aflre.
From a side porch the woman and
her husband watched the fire. fighters
work. There was no fuss or noise,
and tenants on the other side of the
building did not know there was any
fire
Nipped in the bud, the fire was
soon out and the fremen went thump-
ing down the fire escape.
The woman was square.
'T guess I've been unfair to them"
she said, as she looked through the
Evening star., 1918-02-17
Lengthening Clerks Hours.

Representative Borland, "hearding the
the Federation of Government Employees
hast night with an argument in favor
of his proposal to lengthen the working
hours of the department forces. 1t was
a courageous performance, but it does
not appear to have converted the clerks
to the conviction that sit is to their in
terest or demanded by equity OF gov
ernment necessities that they should be
kept at work an hour longer daily.
Mr.. Borlaud in.imated that the adop
ton of the eight hour legislation would
give the government employees greater
chances for promotion, better pay and
q rational retirement law none of which,
he said, could be realized under the
present conditions. But this was an un-
fortunate suggestion. 1t savored of
bargain. 1t was, in effect, a, tempting of
the clerks to barter their hours for pro-
motion, pay and retirement.
Promotion must be regulated by Office
conditions. 1t does not follow that the
adoption of the Borland amendment will
cause reduction of the force and make
advances in grades more certain. Pay
ncale revision should be granted upon
principle, without reference TO hours.
Congress should not withhold increases
in compensation which are demanded by
general economic conditions and justi
aed by the long lapse OF time since the
scale was adjusted until the hours are
heightened Retirement is 4 necessity
of the government and measure of
justice to the clerks wholly irrespective
Of the length of the working day. To
suggest a trade is to put the legislative
process upon a low basis.
Mr.. Borland intimates that the most
pronounced opposition TO the proposed
eight hour day does not come from the
clerks or from the labor organizations,
but from persons in Washington who
exploit the government clerk for pri-
vate gain. The clerks have, however.
expressed their emphatic and determined
opposition to the plan. The labor or
carnations have gone on record prompt
" and strongly in denial of the
rightfulness of the need of an increase
Of hours.
= It seems to be impossible for some liz
Congress to appreciate tine fact that the
welfare of the government clerks and
the welfare of the community are iden-
rtical. The department forces form
part of the body of Washington. What
ever harms them harms the capital
Their poor pay means economic stress
in the city. The lengthening of their
hours would overturn all local arrange
ments. Opposition to the arbitrary and
unnecessary lengthering of the hours
springs, therefore, from everybody and
every influence concerned in the we'll
being of Washington
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POLITICS AT HOME
Chairman Mccormick.

This question has grevn out Of the
action Of the republican national COM
uittee, and is under informal discus
sion in what may be called armchair
circles: viii change take place in the
chairmanship Of the democratic ma
6ansl committee9
A difference is to be noted between
the republican, situation and the demo-
cratic situation. Mr.. Wilcox represent
ed Mr.. Hughes, and Mr.. Hughes is in
private life disclaiming political con-
sideration at this time. Moreover, as
Mr.. Wilcox had accepted Office at the
hands Of the Wilson administration, and
partisan congressional campaign on
domestic questions was opening, it was
considered proper, both by Mr.. WILCOX
and the republican leaders generally,
that he retire as chairman of his party's
national committee. He can, without
embarrassment to himself or others now,
give his whole time to his new duties.
Mr.. Mccormick represents Mr.. Will
son, but Mr. Wilson is in Office and the
leader of his party. He may lead his
party for the third time in a presiden-
tial campaign. There is much talk along
that line In that event nothing is more
likely than the continuation of Mr..
Mccormick in the national chairman
ship. His relations with his chief are
most cordial
1t is true Mr.. Mccormick, as Mr.. Will
cox, has accepted a place under the Will
son administration. But as his COM
mittee craftsmanship imposes no activity
on him, he can devote himself exclu-
mvefy to the duties of the other place.
There appears no reason, therefore,
why Mr. Mccormick should resign his
ehairmanship. Mr.. Hughes being out,
Mr.. Wilcox followed him. Mr.. Wilson
being in, why should not Mr.. McCormick
remains Mr. Wilson indorsed Mr.
Mccormick, and the country indorscd
Mr. Wilson.
The third term talk is based, of course,
upon contingency. Those who favor
the proposition conceive Mr.. Wilson as
maintaining his prestige until 1920, and
then appearing as not only the strong
est man in his party. but the strongest
in the country. And SO they ask, Why
not another form for him at a time of
such difficulty for the countryi
But if the Presidents prestige de-
clines: if, for any reason, the interest
that now attaches to him diminishes, he
may not care for another nomination,
nor his party to bestow the honor oil
him. In that case, new campaign man
ager will be chosen to suit the new
leadership; and Mr.. Mccormick, as Mr..
Wilcox has just done, will give place
to another.
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Prom the Philadelphia Press.
Certainly, in her present state. Rus
sia is far from being conquered ana re-
signed In place of armed hostilities
the bolsheviki are certain to carry on a
the liberals of Austria and Germany.
From the New York World.
The German agreement with Russia
is a treaty of pieces.
.Ercm the Pittsburgh Gazette Timex.
Protesting they did not want and
would not accept a separate peace, the
Russian bolsheviki have done virtually
that very thing.
From the Charleston News and Courier.
The only surnrisia8 thing about Rus
sia's fuymA VithdraWal from the war
is the fact that II came . little sooner
tAan recaat svsnts seamed to iadteAtA
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Jersey Senatorial Timber.

The Jersey democrats are still unde-
cided about candidate for the vacancy
in the Senate occasioned by the death
of Mr.. Hughes. They have some good
material. The chairman of the state
committee mentions former Gov. Field
er, Prof. Arson of Princeton University,
a brother of the first Mrs. Woodrow
Wilson; Judges Davis and Haight of the
federal bench, and others. He did not
mention himself, although he is a pol
itician of recognized ability.
To this list somebody has added the
name of former Secretary of War Gar
rison. Since his retirement from the
cabinet Judge Garrison has devoted his
whole time to the law. From the law
he came, and to the law he returned.
But in political circles he is well re-
membered, and still admired. His serv-
ice in the War Department gave him
much distinction.
Why would not Col George Harvey
late years best known as a journalist
and literateur, he is also a POLITICIAN of
reputation, and has full knowledge of
the Jersey field. He was the most prom
inent of Mr.. Wilson's sponsors when the
then president of Princeton University
first came into notice in connection with
political honors. He likes politics, and
plays the game with courage and skill.
He speaks quite as we'll as he writes i;
and he would find the Senate an ex-
cellent forum for the exercise of his
talents.
While Mr.. Tumulty's name was under
consideration a point made in his be-
half was that his candidacy would bring
into the race the full influence of the
national administration. Would either
Judge Garrison's or Col. Harvey's fail to
do as much9
Though neither man holds the rela-
tions to Mr.. Wilson he once did, both
are good democrats and very capable
politicians. Would not the nomination,
therefore, of either for senator have a
claim upon the White House of strength
sufficient to neutralize, if not entirely
subordinate, any existing personal diff
ferencess The choice would ne be-
tween a democrat and republican; i;
and the administration is democratic.
When it opens, this campaign will at
tract more than local attention, New
Jersey is the Presidents state; and 1920
is only two years away. Far and wide
the returns will be searched for signs
bearing ON the Presidents influence, or
the lack of it, at home. He lost the
state in 1916; and should he lose it
again this year his opponents Will re-
joice in notable point scored.
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RIESIA.S WITHDRAWAL.

Fsum the Brookiya Eagle.
The action Of the bolshevikf and the
Ukraine. unfortunately. is a terrible
blow to all plans for a permanent
peace.
From the New Haven Register.
For the allies more than ever becomes
necessary the crushing Of Germany on
the western front. Russia, having
ing more can be expected from her.
From the Chicago News.
BreSt-Litoysk seems to have been .
poison gas works instead OF q oAanfAa-
qua center.
From the Philadelphia Reeprd-
There viii be resurrection ennsoAhy
for Russia, becanBe great poop1o o1D.
not be permanently ds3fvaeAd eRaI -
such mtsrule a0d tgnorauD - 1pnn
under tie bolshkpaEta Ers@.'
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door at her little home. Il guess they
can stare at me all they want to when
they haven't got anything else to do"
Capital Traction Company. Section
No. of the American Electric Railway
Association. composed of officials and
employees of the local company, began
its season recently in the auditorium
of the company's administration build
ing. 36th and M streets
Election of officers for the ensuing
year was progressing merrily.
Somebody got up to make nonnina-
Il nominate Mr.. Sparshott for trus-
tee" he declared.
"AIl in favor of Mr. Sparshott for
trustee say aye" cried the presiding
M. sparshott was etSseed unanimous-
ly.
Then came speeches by the newly
elected officers
we will now hear from our now
trustee" said the presiding officer.
Mr.. A. H. Sparshott rose in one cor
ner of the hall.
Gentlemen" he began, ct wish to
thank you for the great honor con-
Mr.. S. E. Sparshott stood up in an
other corner of the hall
Gentlemen. he said, II wish to
thank You for the great honor con-
ferred upon me-"
How would you like to have been the
nominating committee. which was then
called upon to designate which Mr..
Sparshott should be trustee?
A H. got the job, but neither got to
finish his speech.
'sThe Awakening of the Zoo"
Sounds like one of those fancy photo
plays, but it is only what is happening
out in the National Geological Park
these last few days.
If you think you are the only one en-
1oy1ng the spring days" which arrived
at the National Capital last week. you
are vastly mistaken.
There is whole city of four. footed
Inhabitants which is reveling in the
weather. too. Cooler days, now, will not
bother them, for they have tasted OF
spring.
Night and morning you can hear them,
now, roaring. ,howling, yelping, screech-
ing away in the park.
Spring is in their blood
There's the baby hippopotamus.w " hich
has taken to eating hay at a livelier
rate than ever, threatening soon to be-
come fat as his mother.
The hairy phalanger runs hither and
yon in his cage. declaring in every mo-
tlon that spring is here.
Even the armadillo, under his bomb
proof back. realizes that something is
going on.
The elephant yearns anew for pea
nuts, dreaming of the days. centuries
ago, when his ancestors. equipped for
battle, were the tanks" of that early
day.
AS for the monkeys, they are having
their best time since they left Africa
Two-footed folks have no monopoly
on spring.
CHARLES E. TRACEwELxA
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The situation may be analyzed as one
of generosity on both sides. Senator
Weeks desires to relieve the Secretary
of War in connection with cares and re-
sponsibilities involving almost super
human endurance, and Mr.. Baker pre-
fers to meet all the labor and anxiety
that can be put up to him.
Evening star., 1918-02-17

Uncle Joe Cannon has little sympathy
with Suggestions tending to revive civil
war bitterness. No man knows better
than Uncle Joe the futihty of prolong-
ing conversation over hands that have
been played and thrown into the deck.
Evening star., 1918-02-17

Differences requiring settlement are
Inevitable in the relations of employers
fnd employed This does not obviate
r&Ae fact, plain to every American citi-
sn, that a persistent strike in war time
- beyond eredence.
Evening star., 1918-02-17
Rusx. NeYerfheless.

He didn't have a shovel nor he didat
have hoe;
He never gave the corn and beans en-.
couragement to grow.
He never helped the hammer drive a
nail 30 clean and strong
He got himself a megaphone and hol.
1ered loud and long.
He couldn't run an engine and he
couldn't steer boat;
He couldn't build q chimney and he
couldn't make q coat;
He couldn't add bit 70 our supply Of
meat and -four,
SO he got himself 9 magapAase md
-: Arll@sd hy-Jhe hcus.s- - = -.
Evening star., 1918-02-17

Germany's announcement of renewed
fighting with Russia restores the situa-
ton of hostility on all sides. It is a
remarkable. example of war as a cen
trifugal demonstration.
Evening star., 1918-02-17

Bolo says he is still tranquil because
he still has thousand grounds for ap-
peal. The faith that may be reposed in
a series of scraps of paper is unbeiev-
able.
Evening star., 1918-02-17

1t may be taken for granted that
every earnest discussion in this coun-
try is made to sound like a riot when
translated in Berlin.
Evening star., 1918-02-17

1t appears that by simply calling him
self a marquis or prince a man may
have a wonderful time in New York
hotel-while it lasts.
Evening star., 1918-02-17

King Georges own table is seantily
served and the royal larder is often
bare of some of the things ordinarily
regarded as indispensable. Noblesse
obdige.