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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-11
By BARRETT H. CLARK.

CHARLES ALFRED TURRELL'S
~ Contemporary Spanish DrGmGtists
introduces to US the work of four play
wrights who are entirely unknown to
English readers, and that of two others
whose translated work is confined to less
than half dozen plays. The new dram
atists are Manuel Iinares Rivas, Ed
uardO Marquina, Eduardo Zamaeois and
Joaquin Dicenta.
The volume includes six plays and a
general introduction, covering the work
not only of the dramatists whose plays are
translated but that of many other con-
temporary Spanish writer's While the
predatory matter is brief, it is eompre-
hensive.
The study of the Spanish theatre of the
past three or four decades has been on
the whole neglected In this country.
Eehegaray has been hailed as a represen-
tativc Spanish dramatist for so many
years that it has become a habit to con-
slider him q contemporary of our own m
stead of man whose work was begun
almost as early as Meredith's. Thanks to
the efforts Of John Garrett Underhill and
avery few others, We have begun to recog
nize the existence of a strictly contem-
poraneous group of younger Spaniards.
Mr.. Underhill has translated number of
Benavente's plays, two of which have al
ready been produced in this country; there
are adequate TRANSACTIONS of few plays
by Guimera, Gald6s and the Quinteros.
Indeed about thirty modern Spanish plays
are now accessible in translation. An
other fifteen or twenty ought to be pub
ished and We shall be as well off in re-
gard to Spain as we are to France and
Germany and better equipped to study
Spanish drama than Italian.
Mr.. Turrell's volume opens with Gal
d6s's Electra, one version of which has
already appeared in English. 1t is a
powerful play, but rather too limited in
its appeal to arouse the enthusiasm of any
one but a Spaniard.. .Linares Rivas's La
Cara (The CLAUSE is also a play writ
ten for purpose: to expose the evils Of
Catholic political domination. In spite of
the thesis-or rather the fact that it has
a definite purpose-it is deeply and hu-
manly moving.
The gay Quintero brothers, whose Nal
u0loca and Sunny Morning are already
known to readers of English, are repre-
scented by their two act comedy, PueblG
de las Mujeres (The Women's Totcn).
Here we are troubled by no alien purpose;
it is the authors intention merely to draw
vivid and amusing picture of provincial
manners. They are most successful in
this sort of thing.
Cuando florezcan, los Rosales when
the Roses Bloom AGAIN. prose play by
the poet Marquina, is sentimental piece
with a rather old fashioned and decidedly
charming love story. 1t is not particu-
larry significant Zamaeois, who halls from
Cuba and recently visited this country,
is well represented by his one act comedy
Los Reyes pdsan 1.-THE Passing Of the
Magic). The last play in the volume is
Dieenta's Juan Jose, a three act prose
drama which, while it is net definitely
play with q purpose, expresses the IN
lust treatment accorded to workingmen.
Let US hope, however, that the transla-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-11
Spanish DramatiStS

tors viii exercise q finer discrimination
IN the choice of Spanish works than was
shown IL the recent Russian oryyl
CONTEMPORARY SPANISH DRAMA,
lists. By CHARLES ALFRED TuKzE1L.
Boston: Richard g. Badger. $3.50.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-11

'Dir0rce is see-sdtU, and one
Of the t,ro parties on II is inevi.
tabty up lrhiie the other is dotrn."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

about what is necessary for the public
safety in the matter Of the melting
pot.
All those subjects should produce
most animated discussion in both
houses of Congress; and, Is has just
been disclosed, given an inspiring
topic the present Congress is equal to
some superior oratory. Auditors are
fully repaid for their attention.
Capitol Hill, then, for months to
come may be in . way and sense .
mecca for both e1cursionists and homo
folks. Adjusting the country's affairs
to conditions undreamt Of three years
ago, but now in being and requiring
notice, is q job which should show leg
islators at their best and constituents
in keenest mood for results. It might
be that the legislators would work
better under the eager observation Of
some Of those to whom in time they
must render account. Give them
every chance and encouragement. Let
them play to crowded galleries, not
occasionally, but regularly, and so be
inspired to their best.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23
Paradoxical Senate Voting.

A study Of the Senate's votes on the
peace treaty on Wednesday shows
some peculiarities not often to be
found in legislative balloting. Sena-
tors appeared to be voting at cross
purposes with their known positions,
now voting to adopt this proposal only
later to reject it, or against motion
which might appear to be consistent
with their contentious.
This is to be understood only by
reference to the fact that there were
in the Senate four groups, one consist
ing Of the incorporating ratifers, a
second of the mild reservationists, a
third the incorporating reservation
lists end a fourth the uncompromising
anti-ratifers. The men of these groups
voted, both before Wednesday and on
that day, in accordance with their ideas
of advantage. Some anti.ratifers sup
ported reservations for the purpose of
loading down the treaty for final re-
lection. Some mild reservationists
voted for propositions of which they
disapproved because they felt it i'm
possible to get better. There were
other apparent contradictions.
These completes were in part due
to the Senate's rules which permit ma
jority votes for the adoption of
amendments to treaty, while requir.
ing two.thirds for ratification. Many
things, therefore, could be done by a
majority in the preliminary stage
without involving final affirmation.
Consequently it is difficult to trace
out the course Of some individual
senators through the range of roll
calls. The only assured fact is that
the treaty, as amended or interpreted
by q majority Of the Senate, failed to
get two-thirds' support. Indeed, it
finally failed to command even a ma
jority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

cents the retail price is likely to 60
much higher. It will be for the gov
eminent to watch that retail rate to
see that it does not 60 too high.
A gratifying statement comes forth
in this connection that immediate
steps will be taken to curtail the con-
sumption Of sugar by manufacturers
Of candy and soft drinks. These indus
tries absorb a large part of the sugar
supply. They are not essential. 1t is
far more important that the house
holds of the country should be sup
piled with sugar than that the candy
stores and soft drink shops should be
stopped. As an act of good faith in
the effort to restore the balance of
the sugar market such a move by the
government will be hailed with re-
joicing by the suffering public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23
When u Prohibitionf

The question has been raised
whether national prohibition under
the federal amendment takes effect
January Is, the date on which tho
thirty.sixth state ratified, or January
80, the date on which the State De.
partment proclaimed the ratification.
Last January, when the proclamation
was issued, it was stated that the legal
officials of the department held that
the amendment would 60 into effect
January l6, 1920, the anniversary of
the thirty.sixth ratification. 1t Is on
that authority that the date January
10 has been generally accepted as the
beginning Of country wide, permanent
prohibition. Nevertheless, the text Of
the proclamation bears no mention OF
that date, and some authorities con
tend that the date Tor the effective,
ness Of the amendment is that borne
in the proclamation rs the date of it,
sue-January 90. This is not likely
to become a matter Of great moment
a. wartime prohibition may continue
until the end Of January IL tho treaty
Of peace is not ratified and peace i.
not formally proclaimed quickly. Ths
question may BE- one for judicial def
nitien to settle nieeties Of legal r.
sponsibility.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23
Citizen Wilson Joins.

President Wilson has set the ex.
ample for his fellow citizens Of Wash
ington by being one Of the first resi-
dents Of the District to apply for
admission to the West End Assoeia-
ton, the territory Of which embraces
the White House.
For with this example the members
of the canvassing committees should
be able to enroll those who are on
their lists to the hundred per cent
maximum that is now sought. As for
the $4,000 mark, it should, be topped"
at once.
This membership drive will not
make for q better Washington, how
ever successful, if it simply results in
the enlargement Of the rolls Of the
associations, without adding to their
activities. What is wanted is not
merely thousands Of members to pay
dues, but thousands of members to
attend meetings and take part in the
business affairs of the organizations.
Undoubtedly in the gathering in Of
many new members each association
will get large number of Give wires y
men who are active in whatever as
socistien they may find themselves.
But citizens association should make
olive wire" Of every member. 1t
should stimulate him to a keen inter
est in civic affairs, in neighborhood
matters, in the possibilities for do.
velopment.
The first stage Of the membership
drive is to push the present total Of
5000 up to the $4,000 minimum. presi.
dent Wilson's example should accom-
plish that without difficulty. Wash.
ington has gone over the top in every
campaign Of the past three years. 1t
will surely not fail now in thi. mat.
ter of such vital consequence to its
own daily welfare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

Revival Of the wartime powers Of
the government over the nations food
supply, announced yesterday, 10 do.
signed primarily to relieve the pres
emit sugar Shortage" This 10 . mat.
ter Of acute interest and concern TO
the people Of the country. They do
not understand why there 10 such .
shortage and why Eueh extortionate
prices prevail. They believe that
ths.e il psohteerins and that there Is
hoasding, and they cannot eompse'
bend Why prosecutions arc not started
by the government under the new food
control oct.
Attorney General Palmer IL vested
now with the powers, - food con-
trolle1, formerly given to Mr.. Hoover
This il IN advantageous combination
Of law.sdministe,ing and law.snforce'
ing capacity. 1t is announced that the
wholesale price Of IL cents a pound
will probably be proclaimed for al
sugar except the Louisiana crop. part
Of which has already been fixed at II
cents. With a Wholesale rate Of Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23
Sometimes.

sometimes.
Sometimes
You're feelin' sort O. lonely.
Sometimes
You're feelin' kind o. blue,
An you think hard luck is only
Concerned in goin' after you.
An you don't see q thing in the daily
But casualties an crimes,
An everything you notice takes q
melancholy shape.
But it's only jos Sometimes.
You find a joke that hits you.
Sometimes
You sing q little song,
That you hum because it fits you,
Although in poetry not strong.
You may sometimes rejoice an you're
sometimes sad.
There are dirges an merry rhymes.
So be thankful when you're happy an
be patient whom you're sad,
For this life is all Sometimes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23
Fixing the Price Of Coal.

If the public must pay highef pflce
for coal in order to care for an In
crease in wages to the miners, as Is
claimed to be inevitable, the govern
ment should fix the price for coal al
the mine, and should see to it that
there is no addition to the increase be-
tWscn the mine and the consumer
This it has power to do under its war
time control of fuel, and it is duty
the government owes to sorely-tried
public to exercise that power without
any relaxation so long as the law re-
mains upon the statute books.
The coal trade will complain, nc
doubt, that the government should not
interfere in times Of peace with the
law of supply and demand. But the
coal trade welcomed the exercise OF
wartime powers to compel cancella'
ton of the strike order, and If war
power is sauce for the goose it is
equally sauce for the gander.
By executive order on October 80
last government control over coal
prices was re.established, and it was
decreed that maximum prices should
not exceed those in effect during the
war. The operators claim that those
prices allowed them only reasonable
margin Of profit, that their heavier
profits during the war were due to in
creased production and not to q widen
ed margin. There is q popular Inn
preston that the war prices we're
placed exceptionally high in order to
stimulate production; but even grant
ing the operators their contention, the
fact remains that following relaxation
last spring Of government price con-
troll the price Of coal had been pushed
steadily up, until halted and set back
BY Dr.. Garield's order Of October 30.
The operators themselves hardly will
attempt to deny that this Is true, for
in the "Weskly Digest" Of the Ma
tional Coal Association Of November 5
is found the following EDITORS note:
Restoration of government prices,
of course, automatically reduces all
prices on coal to previous government
price levels"
- :. II prices had not been pushed above
previous maximum government levels
restoration Of government control
would not automatically reduce all
prices" back to those levels.
> With this admission by the mine
owners that they had taken advantage
Of conditions to increase prices, with
out any corresponding increase in the
cost Of production, they have forfeited
any right to be trusted, without strict
government supervision, to adjust
prices to meet . new increase in wages
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23
POLITICS AT HOME
Mr.. Marshall on the Stump.

Vice President Marshall is again
swinging around the circle. He will
employ the time between the special
session and the regular session visit
ing and making speeches in Georgia,
North Carolina and Virginia. He will
enjoy himself, and confer enjoyment
on his audiences. He is seasoned and
an accomplished stumper, and these
trips he is making-he has made sew
eral-enable him to liberate the
though within him.
A man of his tastes and position ac-
cumulates thoughts. He listens to a
great many discussions and doubtless
longs at times to bear hand-or
rather, tongue. But the pleasure IS
denied him. He is under an. order
to be seen and not heard.
As The Star recently stated, this is
a good time for Mr.. Marshall to circu-
late among his fellow citizens, take
their measure, and enable them to
take his. A presidential boom carries
his name, and booms will presently
be booming at their loudest.
Mr.. Marshall is serving his second
term as second in command to MI
Wilson. John Adams served two
terms in the same place under George
Washington, and succeeded his chief
in first place. Thomas Jefferson serv-
ed as Vice President under John
Adams, and succeeded his chief in the
presidency. Daniel D. Tompkins serv-
ed two terms as Vice President under
James Monroe, but failed to reach first
place. Andrew Jackson made Martin
Van Buren,, his second in command
during his second term, his successor
Hannibal Hamlin was Mr.. Lincoln's
associate in the latter's first term, but
was not renominated with his chief
And Gen. Grant, who had two terms
as President, had Schuyler Colfax
with him in the first, and Henry Will
son with him in the second.
At Baltimore seven years ago Mr.
Marshall was not we'll known out,
side of a few of the central states
He was we'll and favorably known
there. At home he was the most pop
ular of the democratic leaders. He
had reached the governorship Of the
state, and that achievement had Sc
cured for him presidential mention
So that at the national convention of
1912 he cut a minor figure in the
quest for first place, but enough OF a
figure to land second.
This is all very different now. Mr.
Marshall is a national quantity. He
has filed his Office acceptably to the
country and to his chief, and mention
Of him for the presidency is heard in
other sections besides his own. He
has been a supporter of the policies
Of the administration with which he
is identified, though he is not described
as the administration candidate to
succeed Mr.. Wilson. He is standing
on his own record and merits and his
friends regard him as a good bet fol-
next year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23
Popular Interest in Congress.


The special session just closed made
record for interest manifested in
this town in the proceedings Of Con-
gress. In the Senate the galleries
were repeatedly crowded, and the en-.
thusiasm awakened often violated q
rule Of the chamber. Tho presiding
officers threats to enforce the rule
did not suffice to curb the visitors.
The drawing card, Of course, was the
league Of nations, which developed
warmth in both friends and foes.
If the treaty of peace is again pre-
scented, this interest will be re-awak-
ened, and may rise higher than before.
The subject will continue its hold ON
the public until finally disposed Of.
Will popular interest then return
to normali Normal, as We all know,
is next to no interest at all. Except
for excursionists, the proceedings of
Congress seem to have little attrac.
tion. The galleries, as rule, show
only a sprinkle of people.
1t may be, however, that during the
greater part Of the regular session the
public will keep up the interest mani
Tested at the special There are q
number of measures carrying matte.
of strong popular appeal. The rail
road measure is one. The merchant
marine measure is another. While
both are business measures, neither i.
prosy. Either in the hands of . man
who understands the subject can be
made the medium Of entertainment Al
we'll a. Of conveying information.
But IL 10 when va consider the Army
bill, the Navy bill, and the bill deal
ing with the "reds" and the whole
question Of immigration a. ahectet
by the war, that best assurance o.
popular concern comes. Tho people
want to know about the new Army
the new Navy and the very lates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23
Mr.. Martin and the Senate.

There are surprises in politics, and
q notable one is associated with the
senatorial career Of the late Mr.. Mar
tin of Virginia.
He defeated for the Office Of SEN
ator Gen. Fitzhugh Lee. The outside
world marveled at the result, and there
was some marveling by the inside
world. Everybody had heard of Gen
Lee, whose military record made IN the
civil war was very fine, and who on
the strength of it had later served
term as governor Of the state. "Fitz'
Lee was much admired-was toast
in all circles.
But who was this man Martini and
how had it come about that he could
defeat and had defeated "Fitz" Lee
for an Office Of national consequence
The friends of Gen. Lee, chagrined
by his defeat, described Mr.. Martin as
a country lawyer, with corporation
|leanings and connections, without the
gift of expression, and with no claim
whatever upon the high recognition
that had been accorded him.
A mistake, they insisted, had been
made, but as it could be corrected at
the end of six years, no great harm
had been done. In their calculations
they gave Mr.. Martin just one term
in the Senate.
He surprised them, and for that
matter, others. He began to show
class in the Senate almost from the
start. The forum appealed to him, and
he gave himself to his duties untiring.
ly. The older men around him took
note Of his industry and capacity, and
were glad to assist in his rise to good
committee places, and welcomed his
growing influence.
As a result, at the end of his first
term, Mr.. Martin got second; at the
end of the second, a third; at the end
of the third, a fourth, and at the end
of the fourth, a fifth. And the be-
ginning of the fifth saw him the lead
or of his party in the Senate, and prob
ably its strongest individual force
there. Virginia had discovered that
she had made no mistake in the choice
she had registered twenty-four years
earlier.
1t is but a guess as to how Gen. Lee
would have liked the Senate, and how
long have remained there. He was
not a lawyer, but an educated soldier
"A West Pointer. He was not prac'
teal speaker or debater. His expert
ence in public civil affairs had beer
slight. He was fond of society, and
society Of him. Details and drudgery
were most distinctly not in his line
It might have been, therefore, thai
one term would have satisfied him and
his constituents, and at the end Of II
| he would have sought other employ
ment.
Mr.. Martin served four full terms
and at tho beginning of the fifth died
in harness, with the reputation OF
having made one of the most usefu
senators of his generation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23
HEARD And SEEN.

cation" as 1t is called, for these sew
eral score of thousands Of workers.
doing all kinds OF work, presents
dificulties which only close investi-
cation can bring home to one. 1t 10
we'll for all concerned that the happy
a real factor. Perhaps there are .
few "soreheads," but they are few
and far between.
The very great majority OF the
clerks are expecting great things
from the rehabilitation commission.
~
City Postmaster Merritt o. Chance
took his first airplane ride one day last
week at the College Park. Nd. aviation
field. The trip was wholly unpremedi-
tated. too. The postmaster went out
there to welcome the big twin-motored
mailship which arrived that afternoon
from Belmont Park, n. Y.
spread of about 120 feet, had landed It's
cargo Of 1.5oo pounds of mail. the pilot
, invited officials present to take trip
into the air for few minutes.
/, Being invited to take your first air
plane ride is something like getting
You feel that 1t is an honor. and all
| that. but you don't know whether to
accept or not. The figure might be car
ried a great deal farther, but this Is
enough to show the general trend.
rHave ride, Mr.. Chance?" asked the
] pilot. s5-
Sure" answered the genial postmas-
ter. shutting his eyes and stepping into
the machine.
the pilot tried fancy stunt didn't
mind the 100 miles an hour speed Va
made, but when the earth began to
stand on end and slide UP to hit US on
the head-weli, closed my eyes"
EMPLOYEES at the city post once
received in their pay envelopes the
increments granted under the bill,
which recently became Law. giving
temporary relief TO postal employees
until the work Of Redistribution is
completed by the joint commission
on postal salaries.
The case Of one employe for q time
threatened to develop into something
unique. This employe had been away
from work a good deal. and naturally
he would not get his full pay for the
half month.
But the increase. it was thought.
would bring him out about even: Ac-
therefore, to ind, after hasty calcula-
ton, that even with the increase add
ed to the mans earning, he would be
-minus!
give him the increase. and he will
owe the government 20 cents" ex-
claimed one accountant. Instead or
getting an increase, therefore, 1t
seemed that this employe would have
to pay the cashier 20 cents.
The calculations were wrong. now
ever. and the man did get something
in his pay envelope, after all. But
for a time 1t looked as II . precedent
would be set. -
CHARLES e. TRACEWELL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.


Lost Scenario Talent.
"Do you prefer Thackeray to Dick
ensi"
II don't think either of them had
half q chance, owing to the fact that
the moving picture had not been in
vented in their time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

= According to plans for the 1920
campaign q vast additional amount Of
literature concerning the league Of
nations will have to be put in eircula-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

After . brief vacation made necss-
sary BY overvoFk, Attorney General
Palmer will turn, very properly, to .
study Of diet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

An anti-tobacco crusade is not likely
10 find much aid from those who found
how much comfort was made possible
through the collection Of smokes for
soldiers.