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Evening star., 1919-02-23
Continue the Employment Service

While il is inevitable that some OF
the wartime agencies of the govern
ment should be eliminated and de-
mobilized in the process of necessary
economies, il is surprising to hnd fae
House committee proposing, IN frahi-
ing the sundry civil bill, to abolish the
United States Employment Service
If there ever was time when such
a service was necessary it is now, with
the labor market overstocked III con
sequence of industrial Transformation
and Army rehabilitation.
This service was established for the
purpose of distributing labor effect
lively at time when it was necessary
to use every available man for muni-
tion making, shipbuilding and other
works incident to the prosecution OF
the war. 1t was distributing agency,
to get the maximum results from the
available labor supply. Now, with
surplus of labor, it has become a dls-
tributing service in another sense
that of finding jobs for men instead
of finding men for jobs.
Unless the states can be reliably
depended upon to meet the require
ments, the abolition of the employ
ment service will leave the country IN
n bad way for labor distribution. De-
pendenee on the state agencies is un-
safe, for there is no fixed standard
and no assurance can be had of eff
cheney and continuity. A federal en-
ployment Service is virtually a neees-
sity at this time.
During the next year the labor ques-
ton will be one of the greatest diffi--
eu3ties. There is no assurance as to
the stabilizing of industry. Capital is
hesitant in view of the uncertainty
regarding prices and markets Labor IS
hesitant respecting wages. The gov
ernment is doing perhaps its best IN
the way of reinsurance on both lines,
but at best there can be no real fxity
and but little development.
If the workingmen Of this country
are not aided in finding places there
will be much congestion in some quar-
tiers, with consequent poverty and
resultant suffering. The true func-
ton of labor exchange or service is
to prevent this congestion, and there
10 no agency capable of doing that
short Of federal bureau which can
cover the whole country. The money
necessary to maintain the service
should not be considered in this con-
neetion. 1t will be rich investment
in industrial stability and national
welfare, and the hope is that the
House will vote the amount required;
certsiAly that the Senate will add it
to the bill and insist upon the ap-
PR station.
Evening star., 1919-02-23
The Wise Man.


King Solomon, they tell US, was the
wisest man on earth.
He had untold possessions and he got
his moneys worth.
he bought himself all kinds of books
to cheer his studious days,
And had great scholars visit him and
=. paid their fare both ways.
But Solomon was never made
To run furnace fire,
Ner put flivver on parade,
And change fattened tire.
He need not race to catch train;
He did not hurry through
Quick lunches with his might and main,
AS millionaires now do.
He did not shave. With whiskers strong,
He set vogue secure.
His finger nails might grow quite long
And dodge the manicure.
A. minute here, minute there,
|. And sometimes hours, at that,
he saved, as with attentive care
Among his books he sat.
He did not toll and scheme to pay
The taxes or the rent.
All such expenditures, they say,
Unto his credit went.
King Solomon, they tell US. ,Vas the
wisest man on earth.
Of time for reading what he liked he
!. never found a dearth.
Would we not be as wise as he, with
such . chaneef All, no!
We'd throw the books away and start
gane or see Z shcx.
Evening star., 1919-02-23

Willingness on the part of Germans
to accept food from those they fought
indicates no remorseful humility. 1t
indicates merely that they are hungry.
Evening star., 1919-02-23

The selection of Harness-maker Ebert
is naturally an affront to the German
.leaders of thought" who undertook
to make common intelligence distinct
profession and monopoly.
Evening star., 1919-02-23

While their respect for, conservative
institutions is great, Senators Borah
and Fall are not so reverent toward
tradition as to recognize the unwritten
law making an acceptance of White
House invitation obligatory.
Evening star., 1919-02-23

The report that Assistant Secretary
Franklin Roosevelt offered his resig-
nation in midoeean is in line with the
present disposition not to allow travel
to interfere with regular Office hours
Evening star., 1919-02-23

As usual, all phases of belief find
something to quote in the words of
George Washington. The utterances of
the Father of His Country tend, how
ever, to support the belief that he re-
garded American liberty as something
to be fought for by Americans when
ever it seemed necessary.
Evening star., 1919-02-23

Nobody is giving much attention to
the question of what shall be done with
Wilhelm Hohenzollern. A play for de-
lay and forgetfulness is an old trick
familiar to every criminal lawyer.
Evening star., 1919-02-23

Teutons are wondering whether
$3.50 ,0OG a year is not a large sum to
pay in salary to a provisional presi.
dent whose duties consist largely in
making bankruptcy arrangements.
Evening star., 1919-02-23

A positive refusal on the part of
Germany to join any league of ma
tions would be true to precedent and
might obviate some misunderstanding
in the future.
Evening star., 1919-02-23

Unless the ground hog prophecy en-
ters on fulfiHment before February go
it may as well be discarded for the
season.
Evening star., 1919-02-23

Senator Borah's desire to submit
matters to the wisdom of the people
must bark back familiarly and pleas
antly in the memory of Uncle Joe Can
non
Evening star., 1919-02-23

The assailant of Clemenceau is
another Of the pretenders to great
patriotism who shoot from ambush and
Immediately get busy on an insanity
plea.
Evening star., 1919-02-23
HEARD AND SEEN

| There are those who have said that
| this city lacks a certain spirit of
neighborliness to be found among
people living in small towns through
out the country. This charge is true,
in sense, since people living in
large cities must necessarily make
discrimination in their choice from
SO many.
But it is doubtful il the neighbor-
finess of any community whatever has
exceeded that of the National Capital
during the recent influenza epidemic,
both during the October visitation
and the milder revival of this winter.
Not only the work of the Red Cross
and other organizations but the
activities of individuals testified to
the fact that down in their hearts
people living in this city are no diff
ferent than the folks back at Potato
Hollow and Podunk.
They braved the dangers of infiu-
enza, in many instances, to prlng
help and relief to people with whom
they had only a nodding acauaint-
ance. and who really meant nothing
to them They loaned sick room ap-
pliances and brought any quantity OF
invalid dishes.
the National Capital be forgotten. The
Country doctor who stood ready day
and night to come at the call of sick
ness was duplicated throughout this
city by physicians true to the ancient
and best traditions of their profess
sion.
The death recently of David Lubin
of the International Institute of Ag-
riculture at Rome recalled to many in
this city an unusual man. Not his
achievements alone, but his very
ideas and his ways of getting those
ideas were different from those Of
the average person.
Officials of the Department of AgrI-
culture tell me that Mr.. Lubin got his
ideas from the study of the Btble
They say that sometimes he read the
Bible for days at a time when ideas
were not forthcoming for project ne
had on hand, and that in the end he
came forth inspired by his reading,
so that he was able to recognize IN
stinctively the man or thing that
would put him on the right track.
His great idea of the international
Institute of Agriculture, which, De-
fore the war. gathered crop estimates
for the world, was not carried into
effect without great struggle. Mr. Lu-
bin was laughed out of court many
times before he got the ear OF KING
Victor of Italy.
How he greeted the king. has be-
come an American classic.
When Mr. Lubin first went to Italy
Evening star., 1919-02-23
Narrowing Doubt.

Narrowing Doubt.
"Do you think that your wife has a
sense of humors"
"Yes," replied Mr.. Meekton; "the
only trouble find with it is that when
/ try to tell little quip. never can
be sure whether she's laughing at me
or the story"
Evening star., 1919-02-23

Boston is q community famous for
erudition. 1t is possible that Presi-
dent Wilson believes his first speech
after his return to America less in dan
ger of being misunderstood if deliver
ed to q "Hub" audience.
Evening star., 1919-02-23

A trip to Prinkipo will at least take
q number of bolsheviki temporarily
away from their habitual pursuit of
pillage and massacre.
Evening star., 1919-02-23

In spite of police precautions in AL
great cities any anarchist seems able
somehow to possess himself of re-
volver.
Evening star., 1919-02-23

Secretary Glass is settling down to
hard work, without visible envy Of
his distinguished predecessors enor-
nous salary with the moving pictures
Evening star., 1919-02-23
InsaHciency.

II SHOWS! The boy shouts forth the
news,
And then he sighs and shakes his
head
Enough for fathers overshoes,
But far too little for a sled."
Evening star., 1919-02-23

A number of senators have no more
regard for the league of nations as
they now understand it than if it were
a bundle of red. tape ,sts
Evening star., 1919-02-23

A league for the prevention Of Euro
pean assassinations might have been
of immediate valuA
Evening star., 1919-02-23
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANpER JOHNSON.
His View,

What is your view of this subject" :"
well" replied Senator Sorghum, de-
liberately; "my view isn't very clearly
defined except as to the color scheme.
I'm seeing red"
Evening star., 1919-02-23

"a good appetite amt allus
blessin," said Uncle Eben. "No matter
how much pig gets to eat he allns
goes through life worryin' bout how
hongry he is"
Evening star., 1919-02-23
Little Local
Legislation.

editorial on the subject:
'In senatorial debate some days ago
members of the committee on the Dis
trict made a statement showing the
difficulty of getting any action upon
District matters. To remedy the COM
plant session of the Senate was de-
voted last evening to the considera-
tion Of District business reported by
that committee, but the object was
not effected. for after the disposition
of two or three matters of trivial I'M
portanee it was found when the con-
sideration of real District business
was reached there was no quorum
present, and the Senate adjourned.
In the House the difficulty Of get
ting any legislation on District mat
ters is yet greater. The District COM
mittee of the House has not been able
to report their business to the House
during this session, and it is pretty
certain that the committee will not
be called at all in the remainder of il.
With the increase from year to year
of general business demanding the at
tention of Congress that body has less
and less time to devote to District af-
fairs, so that it has got to be a chance
about equal to 1000 bullets going
through one hole that a District bill
gets through both houses the same
Congress.
This is pretty blue outlook for the
District, and the situation promises
to get worse rather than better. Some
relief might be afforded by the pas
sage of general laws, such as general
incorporation act for the District. by
which Congress would be spared the
task of special Legislation in every
case; but there is a large class of
District matters upon which there is
urgent need for congressional action
that cannot be reached in this way.
Congress must make up its mind
either to devote certain amount of
time (not to be infringed upono to
District legislation, or to give more
powers to the District corporations
The plan of government of the Dis
trict by commissioners has been ad-
vocated as the surest means of ac-
complishing the desired end; but Con-
Evening star., 1919-02-23

| to seek the support of King Victor
his friends in that country carefully
coached him on how to act when he
was given an audience by the king.
They impressed upon him--or thought
| they did-just how one must dress
and just what one must say.
Mr.. Lubin usually wore a light sack
suit and soft. wide -brimmed hat.
Perhaps much of the success this man
attained in Europe. was due to the
their ideal of an American Like
Walt Whitman, he struck the Euro
pean as the real thing"
On the morning of the audience
with the king. Mr.. Lubin was so In
tent on the fact that this was the
his cherished project that he forgot
to change his suit. or take of his
soft felt hat for a more dignifed
topper"
Pondering just how best he was to
present his case to the king. Mr..
shown into the audience chamber
and asked to be seated. For a while
he sat thinking about what he was
to say. At last. however. he looked
up for the king. Some gentlemen
were standing over in one corner. one
of them standing somewhat apart
from the others. This one Mr.. Lubin
rightly took to be King Victor.
Arising and approaching the royal
presence, Mr.. Lubip extended his hand
to King Victor. and said:
How do you do. Mr.. King"
x x
Earl E, budding. president of the
Prisoners Relief Society, which is
doing such good work in getting jobs
for released convicts. believes that
railroad presidents have a sense Of
humor.
Once budding had occasion to 20 TO
California. and, desiring to use ali the
funds on hand for the aid of released
men, he thought IL would be a fine
thing if the president of a certain
great railroad would give him a pass
nate, asking for one round trip ticket
o California.
He got a letter from the railroad
president which was Brief and to the
point
'fWhy should 1 send you a pass To
California ," the president wanted to
know.
Whereupon budding turned the let
or over and wrote upon the back;
Because I am the man who gets jobs
for the men who rob your box cars.
Soon budding got his trapsporta-
ton.
Here's the pass wrote the rail-
road president. But why don't you
get the men jobs before they rob my
box cars2"
CHARLES z. TRACEwEIL.
Evening star., 1919-02-23
Musical Valuations.

~My great-grandfather could have
bought that piece of ground for a
song"
"And now7"
"You couldn't buy it for grand
opera singers annual income"
Evening star., 1919-02-23
Conditions to
Be Corrected,

mistice Siam has
Conditions tn been opened up to
Be Corrected. Even d,rins ~.
war marked improvement was made,
particularly in extension of the limit
of weight to twenty pounds for four
Latin American countries, and other
new conventions are being worked out
on the same basis. The State Depart
ment and other government agencies
are cooperating with the Post Office
Department for improvements and
foreign connections of American con-
Germs are smoothing out some of the
difficulties by influencing local SEN
timent- Domestic legislation also is
being considered to remove some of
the bars-for instance, the present
law regarding the importation of ci-
gars and cigarettes prevents the con-
ciusion OF parcels post convention
with Cuba that would be mutually ad-
vantageous.
General conclusions regarding sound
principles that must dictate the par
cells post system include: G) Exten-
sion TO include every possible foreign
market for American goods especial
~ Spain, India. South Africa and
Egypt; CD flexible service so that
it may be of the greatest service
development of the domestic zone
system SO that charges may be pro-
portionate to the service rendered,
and increase in the weight limit as
soon as necessary arrangements can
be made; go special facilities for
registration and insurance to reduce
loss of valuable articles; (4) reduc-
ton of parcels post inconveniences
to minimum. Diplomacy may re-
duce the obstacles placed by foreign
governments and the federal agencies
are now engaged in saving exporters
from embarrassments by promulga-
tion of general information regarding
conditions governing shipments
~ =
With close cooperation between
Congress, the Post Once Denartnent
Evening star., 1919-02-23

Gen. Grant S reIuSai TO give any IN
timation, on the eve of his inaugura-
tion fifty years ago,
How Cahinets as to the identity of
the members of his
Were Named. cabinet naturally
whetted public interest to a high
point In The Star of February is.
|1sss. is the following with reference
to the matter of cabinet making in the
past:
The declaration by Gen. Grant that
he will not announce the names of his
cabinet officers until they are sent to
the Senate causes it to be matter of
interest to know at what time the
names of previous cabinets were di-
vulged. Gen. Jackson arrived in
Washington to prepare for his inau-
guraticn February IL. 1879. and the
National Intelligencer announced the
members of his cabinet February 27.
Mr.. Van Buren, made but a single
change in President Jackson's cabinet
Gen. Harrison arrived in Washington
February 9. 1S41. and February 1S the
National Intelligencer published, as a
probability the cabinet as 1t was sub
seQuently constituted. Mr.. POLK ar
rived in Washington February l3. isAS,
and his cabinet was not organized un-
til after March I. Gen. Taylor ar
rived in Washington February %, 1S49.
and his cabinet was announced March
8 Gen. Pierce arrived in Washington
February 81. 1853. and four days be-
fore his arrival his probable cabinet
was published, the list containing
nearly all the names of those who
were subsequently, selected, though
the assignment of positions was
changed when the cabinet was formal
ly announced. Mr.. Buchanan select
ed his cabinet at Lancaster. the Intel
iigencer printing the list correctly
February IS. 1857, and the President
elect arriving in Washington March 2.
Mr.. Lincoln arrived in Washington
February %. 1851. but his cabinet was
not fully decided upon until March
a."
Evening star., 1919-02-23

The state department Will Co-op-
crate by assigning to the convention
some members of
Con suIar Officers the consular serv-
ice who have just
TO be Fresent. return d from
Europe, Latin America and the far
east. The Department OF Commerce
will send a number of its experts
from the bureau of foreign and DO
nestle commerce who have been max
ing an intensive study of present
tense foreign trade problems and con-
ditfops. The shipping board viii be
repre esented and make clear just what
the manufacturers and exporters may
expect in the way OF bottoms ana
other facilities for moving their gooos
over the seas. Direct, up-to-tne-
minute information regarding what
the Latin Americas need from the
United states, what they have 10 give
in return either as exchange COM
merce or cash. and how they propose
to cooperate for upbuiiding OF inter
American commerce will be told by
exnerts from the Pan American Union
who have just made a resurvey OF
the all-American trade possibilities
and prospects.
While such cooperative EFFORTS are
being made in this country TO place
increasing foreign trade on a perma-
nent economic basis. the business
leaders are not neglecting to send
trade scouts across the ocean and to
take advantage Of the one surest
way to interest foreigners in Ameri-
can products--by showing the goods.
In these columns reference has pre-
viously been made to the interest
taken by American manufaclurers
and exporters. in exhibiting at the
Lyon sample fair. Preparations arc
also being made for the third .Bor-
deaux fair, which is to be held be-
tween May 81 and June 15. Litera-
ture on the subject is being dis
tributed all over the country by the
.bureau Of foreign and .domeatie copl-
nerce. This inciudos application
Evening star., 1919-02-23
Improvement
Expected.

an-American Union, the business in
terests feel assured that desired i'm
provements and extension Of the in
ternational parcels post arrange
ments of the United States will sat
isfactorily be accomplished.
For the promotion of trade between
certain nations and the United States
series Of chambers of commerce are
becoming active. Consul Wilbur T..
Gracey reports from Monterey. Mex
leo, that the American Chamber of
Commerce has been organized at that
place and is seeking the co-opera-
tion of such bodies in the United
States. Chicago has been made the
headquarters for the Czechoslovak
Chamber of Commerce growing out
of the American Czechoslovak COM
mercial congress.
The federal government, through
the various government establish
ments, is keeping advised regarding
world markets. opportunity for Amer
ican trade and capital and is encour-
aging all of these activities and in
terests of the American producer.
and exporter to pro-
mote the prosperity Of the United
states aleng economic lines,
WILL r. KENNEDY.
Evening star., 1919-02-23

Rress. while rejecting that plan, has
failed to designate afy other. WIN
not that body contrive some way to
take US out of limbo"
Evening star., 1919-02-23

The District suffered fifty years ago.
as it does now. from the lack of con-
Evening star., 1919-02-23

The sixth national foreign trade
to be held in Chicago April
Evening star., 1919-02-23

Although denied part in the national
elections, the people of the District
Evening star., 1919-02-23

These conditions are going to be
corrected. Since the signing of the ar
Evening star., 1919-02-23

Permits wore granted fifty years
ago to relatives of those involved in
Evening star., 1919-02-23

With close cooperation between
Congress, the Post once Department
Evening star., 1919-02-23

Gen. Grants refusal to give any in
timation, on the eve of his inaugura-
Evening star., 1919-02-23

The State Department will coop
crate by assigning to the convention
Evening star., 1919-02-23

The transition from a war basis to
a peace basis as regards export ship
The Washington times., 1919-04-24
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