Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-05
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AMERICAS AIMS AND ASIA'S AS
piRArlONS. by Patrick Gallagher.
Tho Century Co. New York.
This book Is an account of the peace
conference with special references TO
AsIastic and American affairs by Il
correspondent fresh from the Orient
and with an Intimate knowledge OF
Eastern diplomacy. AZ Paris aud
Versailles he knew personally most
pf the Oriental representatives, and
enjoyed u particularly fortunate posi-
ION by reason OF his acquaintance.
The New YORK paper he represented
published the Shantung articles be-
ore the official American aud Chin
-" delegates had read them. He
than "A half dozcn--who saw the con
ference from inside the big baize
doors.
In his treatment or Oriental arrolrs
Sir. Gallagher maintains a neutrality
Aat la rare among Far Eastern cor
respondents. who are usually violent
lY"pro-chincsc, pro-Japanesc. or pro-
Nmcrican--or tho opposite
'Pcr"onal residence in the Oricn,
has taught me the danger Of play
ing favoritcs among the Asiatic u.o-
ples,' he SAYS "A!i ara our friends
We are committed In friendship to
oll. Their interest and our interest
ccuuire that they get along well to-
rothcr. 1nbucd with this spirit.
since my first hour in the Uni,e,i
states. have tried 10 help our own
people to understand Thesis Asiatlc peo-
pie ana TO make American Influence
peaceful one In Asia"
Mr.. Gallagher WAS born in ireland
or an English mother and an Irish
rather. lie was educated at home by
tutors ana very cariy went into Irish
journalism. He went To England and
Mas Manchester editor Of the Pearson
string or newspapers during The war
h"iwcenViarnrs worth ani Pearson In
isO2 II" went 10 the Far East for the
ipndon Central News. lie remained
there number OF years. and since
me peace conference has returned to
IN" Ear East. representing an Aincri-
can newspaper syndicate with head
quarters at Shanghai.
Frederick 4. stokes Co. New York.
y love story. "a mystery and a ro-
mant!c adventurc--tha !hyl OF Il mod
cTn princess in disguise. set largely
ia the bayou regton OF Louisiana.
nsainHt background OF azure sky
FNlinmcFing shores, and dancing
waters.
Palmetto is bcaueIfu!. abused
little wait Of the bayous. tlrst
Giimpsed as Z: slender child-wonau
poised on thc brink OF lifc. facing
me enigma OF human happiness. Many
men see in her many things. one
who IL AN artist secs her as "a dragon
fly, nashing through IIfc's sunshine
~ n purple haze. giving joy TO the
'Nc' NtplHcf. lEid!uS deeper, Slltn DScg
he wonder of her dormant suGl. and
contents himself to wait.
Palmetto knows inStinctiv"ly that
h"r rcif-styicd father. sodden half
mad poet. and his vindict!ve puadroun
VIE, arc no Kin of hers. with proud
Young shoulders smarting from! un-
JuSt blows, shc maEcs mad dash for
freedom. The -gpnc shifts TO New or
.'nns, TO NJ" IOrk From there
start the dramatic solution o: The
mystery. the unfolding OF the rom
Iucc. the Journey % fine artistic
nature To It's Uwn scif-revclation. TIN.
solving OF the problems OF plain
straight hearted men and women
tale that from opening para
graph TO closing line. is redolent Of
ihai line spirit OF romance which car
r.cs honest conviction: low story.
beautifully told. Ia which the henri
of YOUNG s!ri Is frankly revealed.
RACHEL; by Angelina w. Hr,mke.
the Cornh!ll Co, Boston
In This thrcc-act play the 'hIacE
mans burden" is viv!dIy PORTRAYED
IN a way that brings out all OF the
pathos and tragedy connected with
IT,
pEHiDItATfNG FOODS. By A.
louise Andrea. The Cornhlll Co. Jos
Ton
This is the book OF tho hour. com
ing Just at the time when under
production and high prices make (,
'fnNrrativc 20 conserve every kuSh.l