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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-30

when both our current naval program
and Japan's have been completed. the
relations will be about the same. In
my Judgment, there is only one way
to inaugurate the reduction of naval
ornaments and that Is by agreement
for proportionate reductions. When
our present naval program Is COM
pleted we will have approximately
the same strength as Great Britain.
and twice the strength of Japan. I
should think that when that time
comes it would be quite feasible for
US to consider an agreement govern
ing future construction under which
the proportions should remain I'M
changed"
In other words, when we have such
a Navy as the President and Secre-
tary Daniels have several times
spoken for. and are now speaking for.
and as Mr.. Harding has spoken for
a Navy to match for protective pur-
poses our merchant marine, now large,
and certain to be larger-it will be
time for us to discuss a halt on build
ing.
This is persuasive. We ought not
to halt sooner. Especially should we
not halt in response to the charge
that, in building, we are putting both
Great Britain and Japan on notice,
when. as a matter of fact, we are do
Ing nothing of the kind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-30

are offenders. They are of both races
and sexes. Their care is a matter Of
difficulty and presents awkward prob
lens Of administration.
In part this institution is supplied
with its necessities by private con-
tributions. II it were not for the aid
Of citizens the house Of detention
would be very poorly equipped for its
work. The estimates for the estab-
lishment were cut down in the franz
ing of the bill in the House, and I'M
less the Senate increases the amount
and the conference retains the in
crease the place will be hardly fit for
use during the next fiscal year.
1t is vitality important to provide
a decent home for these unfortunate
children during the period Of their
detention. Some Of them are waits.
Some have been taken from improper
homes and away from unwholesome
influences. Some of them have vio-
lated regulations or even law. But
they are not criminals. They are just
unhappy, unlucky. unmanaged, un-
directed children who should not be
punished, but should be cured, and
treated. and given good home care.
The least the District can do in car
ing for them pending their final place.
ment is to make them comfortable,
keep them well. and so far as can be
make them happy. To this end lib
eral appropriation should be given to
make the place of their detention clean
and decent and fit in every respect.
A child put into unsuitable surround
ings in that critical period of his life
when he is being changed from one
environment to another, when he feels
so helpless, may be spoiled for life
and become a liability instead of an
asset to the community.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-30
SHOOTING STARS.
BY pHILANDER JOHNSON.
Big Days Work

Big Days Work.
On March the Fourth we'll celebrate.
And then on March the Fifth wei wait
Expectant Of the great reform
To follow an electoral storm.
Wen cease our dread oEprofteers.
OF immigrants we'll have no fears.
No one will find beyond shis means
The stalwart fare Of pork and beans.
The skirts which girls for walking use
Will show no more than tops of shoes.
All full grown men will 90 to work,
Nor linger where the lizards Turk.
No one will bootleg on the sly.
Well be the happiest when we're dry.
Wen dwell in peace and do away
With gunner and their reckless play.
All taxes we will straightway lift,
And by a voluntary gift
Made here and there by opulence
Well meet the government expense!
Oh. hear the optimistic song
Raised by the gay and festive throng,
Who. in a day. expect to find
A change complete for all mankind!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-30
D'Annunzio Yields.

DAnnunZio concluded that discre-
ton was after all the better part of
valor. 1t is great relief to find him
choosing the more discreet rather
than the more spectacular role. He
has fought valiantly for what he be-
lieved to be the right. He had made
hnal stand against heavy odds and
he caused the loss of a good many
lives by doing SO. Having registered
his adherence to the cause and en-
phatically demonstrated to the Italian
people his reputation Of the treaty
with Jugoslavia. he had gone as far
as reason and all the requirements Of
patriotism demantled.
But D'Annunzio's career is not at
an end with the fall of Fiume. He is
now In position to continue his agi-
tation against a government that
from his point of view has violated
the principle of "irredenta," in the
name Of which he seized Fiume. He
can return to Italy and work up the
sentiment that was manifested the
other day in the Industrial centers of
the kingdom. There is a possibility
Of political preferment for him. Should
there be an anti-monarchical reaction
In Italy. such as has been predicted
since the war closed. D'Annunzio may
be the leading candidate for the presi-
dency of a new republic. Perhaps
that was in the back Of his mind when
he proclaimed that Italy was not
worth dying for and stepped into his
airplane for flight beyond the invest.
ing lines.
1t must always be admitted that
whatever he has done D'Annunzdo
has done with true sense Of dra.
matte values. He has never yet sui.
fered an anti-climax. Even in defeat
he is spectacular and holds a vivid
place in the eyes of Italy and the
world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-30
The House Of Detention.

In framing the District appropria.
ton bill changes. the needs Of the
house Of detention should be taken
into careful account by the Senate
appropriations committee. This es-
tablishment Is now located in the
owned by the government sit.
uated within the space condemned for
public of'ices opposite the White Lot.
The structure is we'll suited to tho
uses to which 1t Is put, but 1t is poor
ly equipped and the funds provided
for its maintenance and custody are
wholly inadequate. Tho roof leaks, for
example, and there Is no fund for its
repair. Tho metal ceilings have been
rusted and much replacement is nee
essary. There Is not enough furni.
ture. There Is no suitable refriger.
ator for the kitchen. There Ia not
enough linen for tho beds. Every.
thing is short Yet the place Is
full practically all tho time. Its GO.
cupants arc ehiehy children consigned
to tho caro- Of tho police at tho house
Of detentidn pending ANAL disposition
In institutions Or In private homes.
Some Of these are delinquents, some
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-30
Get Together in Equity.

It is hard to get landlord and ten
ant legislation into such shape that
it supplies a remedy which exactly
meets the evil to be cured, no more
and no less. Such legislation in the
past has always gone too far, and in
correcting or reducing a conceded evil
has set up another in its place, viO-
lating the Constitution or equity, and
vulnerable to attack in the courts.
The result has been war of re-
prisals between landlord and tenant,
which has been hurtful to the COM
munity. Some landlords took advan-
tage of the war-overcrowding of the
capital and of the law of supply and
demand to extort from some tenants.
Some tenants have taken advantage of
the Salisbury law and of certain fea-
lures of the succeeding legislation,
which partially checked fresh extor-
tioning by landlords, to extort from
some landlords.
The main purpose of the legislation
now under consideration in the Senate
is undoubtedly to prevent the quick
eviction of tenants who have resisted
rent increases as excessive and have
been sustained in their contention by
the rents commission but who are ap-
parently left at the mercy of their
landlords by the Court of Appeals de.
cision that the rents commission law
Is unconstitutional. 1t is strongly
urged that where the sole issue be-
tween landlord and tenant is whether
rental is or is not excessive and
where the rents commission has de-
cided in favor of the tenant, the tenant
paying rent at the old rate or the rate
fixed by the commission should not be
evicted unless and until the Supreme
Court aff1rms the decision that the
rents commission law is unconstitu.
tional.
In trying to meet this condition the
Senate committee has indicated that
1t has no intention of protecting and
will not protect rent-dodging tenants.
Other amendments are suggested to
prevent abuse of the sub-renting privi-
iege and to give quick access to their
homes to those who have this privi-
lege under the Salisbury and Ball
laws. These amendments will doubt.
less receive thoughtful consideration.
The Westinghouse who are land.
lords and the Washingtonians who are
tenants should get together in a fair
play agreement not only in their own
seihsh interest. but for the good re-
pute OF their city and for that city's
future welfare. to which their war of
reprisals threatens injury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-30
Harding Hears About the Navy,

Representative Kelly Of Michigan Il
chairman Of the subcommittee of the
House appropriations committee which
deals with appropriations for the Navy.
BY invitation he conferred with Mr..
Harding at Marion yesterday on the
subject Of naval affairs. Subsequent
ly. in speaking Of the proposition that
Great Britain. Japan and America
reach an agreement about naval IN
creases, Mr.. Kelly said:
THE British government IL not
building for increased naval strength
because its navy Is already far in tho
lead of any other. There has been a
suggestion that We should reduce our
BUILDING program. We already have
ce the naval power of Japan. and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-30

Discouraged stockholders in the New
York, New Haven and Hartford rail-
way accepted compromise represent
ing little or no advantage. rather than
pursue litigation. Ever since railroad
ing was an infant industry the New
York, New Haven and Hartford has
been recognized as one Of the bad boys
of the business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-30
No Car Fare Increase.

General approval will be given by
the community to the decision of the
Public Utilities Commission, an
nounced today, rejecting the applica-
ton of the street railway companies
for an increase of fare from the pres
ent seven-and-a-half token rate to
eight cents. and at the same time re-
charge for intercompany transfers.
This is the first time since the original
fares were changed that there has
been any lowering of the cost of trans
portation to the people. 1t is the first
denial of advance in the major rate to
the applying companies.
The new order will run for three
months and on April 1 next, unless
an order intervenes, the fare will drop
automatically to the fiat five-cent rate
that was adopted at the beginning of
the series of increases. 1t may be ex-
pected that there will be an applica-
ton meanwhile by the Washington
Railway and Electric Company for an
advance. or at least for the preserva-
ton of the present rate, unless relief
is granted in season by congressional
action.
This decision, while agreeable to the
public. does not remedy the condition
from which the Washington Railway
and Electric Company is now suffering
and from which it will probably con-
tinue to suffer for a considerable pc.
riod. The disparity between the net
earning powers Of the two systems re-
mains. Had the application for an
increase. first made by the Washing
ton Railway and Electric Company,
and then Joined in by the Capital Trac-
ton Company by order of the COM
been granted the disparity
would have been increased.
The order of the commission, leav-
ing matters as they were save for a
reduction by so per cent in the inter-
transfer rate, puts still more
strongly up to Congress serious con-
sideration Of other proposed remedies
for the unsatisfactory situation affect
ing street railways, particularly that
for a change in the form of taxes
levied upon the earnings Of the COM
panies. putting the impost upon net
rather than gross earnings.
1t Is strongly commended that the
tax on net instead of gross earnings
is more equitable in itself, and that
without unfairness to the community
1t will enable the Washington Railway
and Electric Company to bear the
heavy burden Of carrying at a loss
the Improbable long-haul suburban
traffic at the short-haul nat rate. To
promote wholesome suburban develop
ment and to prevent urban conges-
ton, it has been wisely decided that
We shall have no zone system of car
fares. under which every passenger
pays approximately for what he gets,
but that the long-haul traffic shall
continue in the community interest to
be carried at a loss. The community
thus benefiting as a whole from the
fare system is burdened with
some obligation to see that this par
ticular loss Is distributed equitably,
and not imposed solely upon the
suburban street car lines. Such re-
Of the burden is the more
necessary because the Washington
Railway and Electric Company is
under its load. and is dis
abled thereby from securing the equip
ment and rendering the service on all
its lines. urban and suburban, which
public expectation and the law re-
quire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-30

The willing prophets have been SO
Industrious in filing the new cabinet
that if Mr.. Harding is inclined to take
life easy he will have little more to do
than to add his o. X.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-30

His attitude on the league Of ma.
lions prevented Senator Borah from
being nearly as conspicuous in debate
as he might have been, had his mega.
tive position appeared less succinct
and incorporating.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-30

The call to New York citizens to
arm themselves Unfortunately is
raising question as to whether a
pistol is to be classified as a weapon
or piece of jewelry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-30

Reports now indicate that D'Annun.
zio has been too busy to think Of a
nights sleep. much less of such pro-
longed repose as would be represented
by suicide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-30

The alternative suggested by some
military and economic students IL the
biggest Navy on earth or no navy
whatever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-30
Tho Bootleg Business.

"You never hear Of a bootleTxer
drinking the stun he peddles."
NO." said Uncle Bill Bottletep, IT
don't SEQ what object there ia in bein'
a beotlegger except to get together
eneugh money to buy hisself. ssme.
thing that's At to drink
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-30
Good Intentions,

DO you always tell tho truth7"
Il try to do So" replied Senator
Sorghum. but anybody is liable to
b more or less misled. Many a man
prides himself on telling the truth
when he is merely circulating misin.
formation"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-30

Martens WIN have very little to re.
port when he gets back homo, ex.
cept unfinished business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-30

Numerous nations evince an almost
morbid curiosity as to what will hap.
pen to the first great power that COM
pletely disarms itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-30

New York is excusably reticent in
adding an occasional Ku Klux demon
stration to the sights of great city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-30

The immigration activities every
now and then threaten to wear the
welcome" off the doormat at Ellis
Island.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-30

Wall street operators sold stocks to
pay income taxes. For once Uncle
Sam was a bear in the market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-30

California's farming problems re.
fleet all kinds OF issues, Including
loans. prohibition and immigration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-30

Socialism. although entertaining in
literature. has proved itself disturbing
in politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-30

Illinois points with pride to Uncle
Joe Cannon as one favorite son who
holds his own under all circumstances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-30

The mayor Of New York declines
to consider disarmament as a local
issue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-30

Fiume. though a small town, secures
more front page space than eternal
Rome itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-30
Teamwork,

WAS English society really shocked
by Lady Quickhash's book?"
II don't think 3d." replied Miss
Cayenne. my impression is that her
friends professcd great Indignation in
order to help along the publicity"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-30
Higher Mathematics.

A thousand dollars once seemed great,
A million soon our senses vexed.
Now billions We appropriate
And wonder what is coming next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-30

That was a powerful sermon your
new minister preached against gam.
bling"
1T sure was" replied Cactus Joe:
and just to show our appreciation,
we're goin' to take a kitty out of
every poker game and add it to his
salary"
Jud Tunkins rays he never yet,
heard radical" make speech that
offered practical suggestion as to any
line Of human industry except moro
speechmaking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-30

Win 1871 BIO an unlucky year9 Add
1t up and see-1-s-2-1-13.-Le An
geles Times.
1t may avail nothing, but there's ne
harm wishing q man . Happy New
fear.-Lexingten Leader.
Anether thing which We suppess
would happen II we should have hard
pines would be that hotel clerks
would get polite again.-Ohio State
Journal.
If the neckties that will be ex-
changed next week were laid end to
end they'd reach-oh, much farther
than you can stretch your imagina-
uon.-Buffalo Express.
Lie insurance companies are likely
soon to class az an extra haxardous
occupation that Of living in New
York.-Buriingten (vt.) News.
Who Pilgrims, as we have often no
uced in pictures. used to 20 to
church armed with guns. Now we
know Why: It was to guarA against
the fury OF those whom blue Sunday
had driven to desperatisn-Celum
g. CO State.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-30
State Department Reorganization.

Secretary Colby recommends an
elaborate reorganization of the State
department. The thing is indeed
needed. Secretary Lansing recognized
before his retirement was to present
a plan OF reorganization to the for
elgn relations committee of the Sem
ate and the foreign affairs COMMITTEES
OF the House. Those who are inter-
ested in the matter will not soon
forget his startling statement that
the war came upon the United States
as q surprise because it's Department
OF state, through inadequate equip
ment. had been unable to gather in
FORMATION showing accurately the in
tention Of the government by which
the war was precipitated" Mr.. Colby
az the time promised to give the
views of Mr.. Lansing careful consid-
Grafton and his present recommends
tons are probably the result Of that
The chief point of Secretary Ian
sings recommendation was that the
the axis around which the entire
mach, Of foreign relations
n M ,t1o % concentrate in this de-
ana political intelligence. which is
to guide our financial and exporting
interests in shaping their forces
abroad: should be submitted to it for
eHeiyeis eno 0l0eeminattOn. At pres.
ent the State Department., tho war
Department. tho Navy Department
the Department Of Justice, the De-,
partment of Commerce and other de-
partmente probably develop their
own foreign policies and administer
them without regard to the Others
Several of them have agents abroad
whose work duplicates tho ono or the
other. or would duplicate It IL either
sively. -"'"-
TO maintain a .ystem of this sort
REQUIRES money. 1t also requires OK
perts. Beyond that IL requires q set
TIED policy and 4 long work OF edn-
Secretary Colby's plan contemniatcs
these things. well and good, rho
American people will not berrudrs
tho extra money. oven in times ma
these, II they arc assured that it will
Dc advantaeeousiy spent. But thev
will not tolerate the spending -
money unless II will produce resultn
Ana there 10 feeling that IL reGuita
are to be obtained there arc needsS
In the State Department not onIy nav
methods but also a new spirit-BaltI-
moro Sun Independent democratIcl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-30

WIN 1921 be an unlucky year9 Add
II up and see-1-s-2-1-13.-Lo An
geles Times.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-01-14
More Colleges Vote
on the Peace Treaty

CHICAGO. Jan. II. - Eight OF
twenty middlewestern colleges In the
intercollegiate referendum yesterday
voted in favor Of any compromise
which would make possible immed-
late ratification OF the peace treaty,
ani eight were In favor OF ratification
without reservations or amendments,
according TO incomplete returns COM
piled to-day Three favo, cd raiifica-
tiuu with the reservations proposed
Ly Senator Lndge ana one voted In
favor OF separate peace.
Votes taken at nine colleges ana
universities on the Pacific coast
showed plurality In favor Of ratifi-
cation with reservations calculated 20
retain for the United States broad
control OF its activities under the
league Of nations covenant
The following were IN favor OF rati-
/ flcatiun without reservations or
amendments; University Of Colorado,
| University OF Kentucky. Transylvania.
/ Georgetown College, Center College
Drury college, Denison University aud
! Northwestern University.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-01-14
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
MAY MEET FEB. rs
New Mexico Organiza-
ton to Consider Inn
portant Legislation

City Manager Hebenstreit secre-
tary. has sent out letter TO members
OF the New Mexico Municipal league
asking u u is agreeable that a meeting
Of the league be called in Albuquerque
on February IS. ANY objections to the
date are asked 10 be made known 20
him by January 20.
The purpose OF the meeting OF tfs
league viii be to adopt a act OF by
laws. elect officers and discuss munici-
pal legislation. consider expanding the
organization and creating another de-
partment whose function will relate
strictly TO state and county govern
mcnt.
The FIRST meeting OF the Municipal
League OF New Mexico was held In
Albuquerque a year ago last Decem-
Der. Charles r. Wade OF Albuqueruuo
WIS elected president. but ainco his
death his place has been taken by -
o. Blood OF Las Vegas. who was vice
president.
II is expected that the coming ses-
sion OF the league will be enc OF the
most important conferences Of munich
pal officers ewes held IN the city. Many
important mat -Ars OF legislation AZ af-
fecting cities will be eopSldered. The
program for the meeting has not yet
been completed.