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The Nineteenth Amendment.

Consideration of the suffrage amend
ment as though it were finally ratified
by Tennessee, and therefore by the
necessary three-fourths of the whole
number of states, brings up the ques-
ton whether its adoption thus and its
proclamation by the Secretary of State
will suffice to enfranchise the women
in the twenty states which do not now
admit them to the polls. 1t has been
contended that supplementary action
by the legislatures Of those states will
be requisite to enable the women Of
all the country to vote, and that in
asmuch as this cannot be effected in
time the November election will not
find the women of all forty eight
states voting.
1t is held, on the other hand, that
the proclamation of the amendment as
ratified by the Secretary Of State is
sufficient in itself to enfranchise the
women in all the states, regardless of
state laws. The attorney general of
Maryland has so decided and reported
to the governor, advising him that it
will not be necessary to summon an ex-
ira session to effect the corresponding
change in the state laws.
The amendment provides that the
right to vote shall not be denied to
any person on account of sex. This is
a removal of disability and by its
adoption it is self-operative, inasmuch
as it changes the election qualifica-
tions in only single respect. The
women who by the removal of this dis.
ability are admitted to the polls must,
of course, conform to other qualifica-
lions which may have been imposed
by state laws. If this disability remov-
ing amendment required confirmatory
and enabling legislation by the states
it would be subjected in effect to a
dual ratification, the first as to form
and the second as to effect.
The Constitution does not in its pro-
visions as to amendment require any
double ratification. When a change is
effected through the proposal of amend
ment by vote Of two-thirds of the two
houses Of Congress and the ratification
of three-fourths Of the states it is
absolute. It may be evaded, as in the
case of the fourteenth and fifteenth
amendments, by the adoption by state
legislatures of qualifying and restric-
tive laws, but such evasion is subject
to correction by the Supreme Court
The fact that no final test has been
made Of the state laws that in effect
negative the fourteenth and fifteenth
amendments does not signify now that
the nineteenth will require confirma-
tory state legislation to make it an
effective enfranchisement of the wom-
en- next November, if ratified by that
time and if not suspended by court
ruling ON the ground that the ratiica-
ton by Tennessee is invalid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-15
The Russian-Polish Crisis.

If the week to come brings as many
critical happenings in the Russian-Pol-
isir situation as the week just closed
the two together will be one of the
most momentous fortnights in history.
Dufing the past seven days the British
and French premiers. after consulta-
tipu, announced that there would be no
military intervention in aid of Poland !;
the French government announced that
it,1had agreed to support and recog-
ME Gen. Wrangel, the anti bolshevist
lesHer, who is operating in the south
Of Russia; the United States announced
Though letter to the Italian ambas-
sador that it would not recognize the
Soviet, that it entertained the highest
regard and the utmost sympathy for
Poland and that it did not favor the
partition of Russia into separate states
befond the creation of Poland, Fin
land and Armenia; the British labor
patty announced that it would not
support the government in ease of mil
hafy operations against Russia and de-
r1anded recognition of the soviet.
:, Evidence of breach of policy be-
tween England and France appeared
iRcthe statement that France would
support Wrangel. Despite first assump-
tion, there is indication that the
Ahleriean policy was not made known
to England before it was given to the
p6blie. At the close of the week there
we're signs of closer approach to I'M
outstanding between England and
France. Meanwhile Wrangel has con-
tiHhed his successes in southern Rus
STA, taking many prisoners and much
material of war in a recent engage
nfent with the 18th bolshevik army.
Bat the red forces were at the same
time drawing closer to Warsaw and
we've hammering upon the outer de-
dgTses of the Polish capital.
Efforts to bring about an armistice
GSnference between the Poles and the
sesiet continue, even while the crisis
approaches at Warsaw. Certain al
fgtd terms have been published by
vheh the Russian government ex.
thsses willingness to leave Poland
territorially free and intact, while
stripping her of all power Of resist
anch or defense Such terms might be
M$He the basis of discussion, but they
s6uid not be accepted by the allied
governments as assuring any safeguard
whatever against Russian advances
hereafter. For, although the feeling
is not expressed as plainly at London
and at Paris as it was here, in the
faLm of the note to the Italian am
BAasador. the suspicion with which the
aeyiet is regarded is probably quite
al keen there as it is at this capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-15
Our Slackening Shipbuilding.

Figures just made public in London
by Lloyd's Register show that at the
eafa of June last 3,57s,153 tons of new
shipping were under construction in
tAtuyards of the United Kingdom. This
tonnage comprised 941 ships, of which
STARE between $4,000 and 10000 tons,
60 between 5000 and 10000 tons, 100
bNeen 5000 and 5000, while are
between 10000 and $4,000. The Regis
te}o,calls attention to the fact that ian
enormous decrease which has taken
place in tonnage under construction
lathe United States during the last
fifteen months" At the end of March,
Tyfe, there were 4,1s5,523 tons build
ing here, while at the end of June
last this had been practically reduced
by half, while in the United Kingdom
during the same period the tonnage
under construction increased from
ga ,s45 to the present record total of
more than 100000 tons.
in other words, the United States
is going back and Great Britain is 60.
ing ahead. The United States is build
ing only Ala ships and Great Britain
is building 941. At this rate British
shipping will very soon be restored to
complete supremacy on the seas and
the United States, which, as result
of the war, was in position soon to
dominate the carrying trade of the
world, will be distanced.
American shiphpilding, stimulated
by the European conflict, the loss Of
shipping by submarines, the heavy de-
mznf for additienal ssa transport and
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Gov. Cox Announces Freedom.

Near the opening Of his speech of ac-
ceptance Gov. Cox said:
"I take up the standard of democracy
a free man, unfettered by promises
and happy in the consciousness of un-
| trammeled opportunity to render a
service in the name of government
that will hold for it the confidence
! which it deserves"
This freedom, we may safely as
sumo, will apply to patronage as well
as to policies if the governor becomes
President. He will be at liberty to
surround himself with men of his own
choice and way Of thinking-men
whose minds Ego along" with his own.
This will introduce new figures to
our national life. Familiar figures will
disappear. President Cox will want
service from men he has met and
favored in the other places he has
filled, or who have been brought to
his favorable notice since his elevation
to national leadership. In other words,
the Cox administration will be con-
Quoted through Cox agents on Coz
lines.
In Mr.. Cleveland's case a new set of
advisers appeared on the scene upon
Ibis return to the White House. The
members Of his first cabinet had been
active in the campaign for his third
nomination and his second election
but not one of them was called to his
side to assist him in his resumption of
power. New men were selected for the
places.
One of them-Judge Gresham-had
not until then been a democrat. An.
other-Richard Olney-had not before
been in politics. Still another-Wil.
son Bissell-had played only an in.
conspicuous part in New York affairs
And John g. Carlisle, who had been q
shining light in free silver circles, now
found himself as Secretary of the
Treasury for the first time on the side
of the gold standard. It was a Cleve
land cabinet all right, but the admin
istration' failed.
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"Count" James O'Neill.

Not very many members of the
younger generation remember James
O'Neill in "The Count of Monte Girls
to-" though numbers Of the elders
recollect with delight that sterling
actors vivid representation of Dumas
hero of romance. More than 5000
times he lived that part on the stage,
record possibly equa1ing or even
surprising that of Joseph Jefferson
in Grip Van Wrinkle" Now James
O'Neill is dead at the age of seventy.
Never again will he enact the part with
which his name will always be in
separately associated in the history of
the American stage. He had tiled
many times to relinquish the role and
to identify himself with other parts,
but as often he was recalled to it by
the public demand, just as Jefferson
was compelled by the peoples insist
ence to resume his Rip. O'Neill did
not reach to the front rank on the
stage, for the melodrama with which
he was most definitely associated was
presented, especially in later years,
chiefly in the minor range of theaters.
He suffered from his excellence in
the one play and the one part, though
possessed of marked ability. Had he not
early in his career have been SO for
tunately cast as in the role of the
Count he would probably have attain
ed to eminenee as one Of Americas
foremost actors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-15
Price Control in
Switzerland.

considerable part of the sole leather
are imported from the United States.
with the raw hides originating large
ly in South America.
At the present time a high grade
in Zurich for about SIS to SIS. Amer
lean shoes for men have a good repu-
tation in the Swiss market. and deal
ers state that they have no difficulty
in getting q slightly higher price on
American shoes than they can get on
the home product.
It is expected that the government
control will continue at least through
the winter, and therefore. 1t Is only
in the finer class OF shoes that the
American exporter can now compete
in Switzerland.
American typewriters are finding a
good market in China, according to Of
departments from Consul General A. w.
Pontius, in Mukden. The typewriter has
been called into demand to keep pace
with the rapid progress OF South Man
churian business along commercial lines.
especially since the termination Of the
war. and since many foreign firms have
opened branches In the commercial CEN
ters Of China Demonstration by an eff
ficient operator and with prices and
terms OF payment within reasonable linn
it's is ali that Is necessary to Ameri-
canise Chinese business through the
typewriter.
ment plan are being introduced all
over the Mukden consular district by
n leading American concern. In the
larger towns and citieg permanent
agencies have been established. car.
ryi4g sumeisnt stocks to meet the
VIII. ?. KENNEDY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-15

France has frequently had some diff
ferences with her neighbors on either
side. The relations across the Rhine
have always been more strained than
those across the English channel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-15

With 30 many great questions press
ing it is difficult to see why Tennessee
should hold out on matter SO we'll
understood as votes for women.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-15


in Spain. heart n =, me s, very
vitality that in preparing to sell their
goods in foreign countries their first
thought is to make their products
known through printers ink. While
urging advertising as a general prom.
osition for developing trade at home
or abroad, the Department of Com.
merce Is prompted, by reports from
its agents in. all quarters of the
globe to warn the American manufac-
turer and exporter to carefully study
each particular market and judicious-
ly prepare and place his advertising.
For example, Madrid is the CAPITAL
city of Spain. the railroad center. the
seat of culture. education, political
and commercial activity. But the con
dttfons under which Spanish newspa-
pers are published is in strong con-
trast to the policy in the United
States. Madrtds twenty-five newspa-
pers receive their support from
groups-political, religious or indus
trial. and the government prohibits
work OF any character in neWspaper
plants on Sunday.
Advertising is a far less important
source of income to the Spanish news
paper than in the United States There
Is nothing like an audit bureau Of
circulation, and statements of circu-
lation furnished by the publishers,
compared with results Of Independent
investigation, show sharp contrasts.
Rate cards are complex and rate
cutting frequent. The local repre-
sentative of foreign country usual
ly secures the lowest rate by dealing
through q Spanish advertising agency
that has previously contracted for q
large amount of space.
1t should be borne in mind, the bu-
reau Of foreign and domestic COM
vertising campaign in Spain that
more than half OF the adult popula-
ton 10 tllttarata and that the earning
power Of the working classes and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-15

1T is estimated that New Workers are
spending s1s,OoO.OoO a week more for
NECESSITIES than they spent six months
agG The ultimate consumer is often
tempted to wonder where in the world
hen,kets all that money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-15

.s8onzi is described as a man with q
past. It is suspected that the past re-
ferDed to is a minor affair compared
I'd the one that will be mentioned at
. future date.
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SNAPSHOTS In WORLDS MARKETS

their standard of living are consid-
erably below those of the same class
in the United States.
Exchange has hampered trade be-
tween the United States and Canada,
Until the last quarter
Canadian Of the year 1919 the
r~ob.rr. adverse exchan g e
Exchange. against Canada had no
perceptible effect in the maritime
provinces upon the importations of
American goods. But the exchange
rate reached 10 per cent in December
and the Canadian buyer in the United
States faced a serious problem, es-
pecially as in some instances goods
ordered had already been sold and
thus his pronts were turned into
losses.
During this period of high rates
orders for American merchandise were
cancelled wherever possible and no
new ones placed. As the local mer.
chant must keep up his stock he
sought other sources Of supply. prin-
cipally in Canada. A campaign BUY
in Canada and only Canadian goods
was a marked success. Should such
depreciation of Canadian currency as
compared with United States currency
continue decided failing off must be
expected in the amount Of goods sold
by the United States In the Canadian
market.
A few manufacturers. and exporters
of the United States have come to an
vrts%
customers and are accepting payment
in Canadian funds. But only the mer-
chants who are in a position to wait
or who are purchasing in Canada can
do this.
Thus a large volume Of Canadian
trade has been diverted. which 1t will
be hard to regain even when exchange
becomes normal. While the Canadian
importer 10 withholding. his orders
the exporter IL making the most and
largest shipments possible to tbs
American market. and he 10 invoictne
his goods IA Amey1cAn money, t6uA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-15

-oFfotsky's belief that all Europe will
be~Hred" in a year looks like an eff
fstft to supersede the German indus
tries that assumed monopoly of fancy
dysstuffs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-15

Trotsky has ceased to write books.
The royalties to be derived from lit
erature now represent but a slight in.
duceAent.
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Standard Oil has declared a stock
dividend Of 200 per cent. A rise in the
price of gas per gallon now and then,
owing to conditions of supply and de-
mand, will accomplish wonders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-15

The naval governor has not succeed.
ed in making himself as much beloved
by the Samoans as Robert Louis Ste
venson was.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-15

higher wages, create demand for
higher rates. Higher rates create a
demand for higher wages. There ap-
pears to be no finish.
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None of the people who distinguish
ed themselves more or less as parlor
bolshevists are being heard from in
the real activities.
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No one else has been able to devise
a get-rich- quick system whose personal
advantages lasted as long as those of
the Lenin Trotsky enterprise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-15

Bergdoll no doubt has been arrested
several times this summer, but only
by motor officers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-15

Women now have one of the best
arguments possible for feminine suf-
frage. It is all the style.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-15

Publicity experts may feel called
upon to decide whether the divorce
court is really desirable advertising
medium for a film star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-15

The tariff may help to provide a
little relief from the discussion of pro-
lection or a free fight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-15

The threat of sugar famine made a
timely disappearance as the canning
season advances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-15

Europe is having a liberal share of
conferences which do not settle any
thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-15

Lenin has evidently managed to
shake any u. w. W." voorhees, ideas
cut Of the militasised belshevi1d.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-15
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.

August Is.
Amid the disputation
Rising loud on every hand
A breath of consolation
Comes floating through the land.
For the bird, luxurious rover,
Spreads his wings and seems to say,
"Old August is half over
And September's on the way.
Though the skies bring no reminder
OF the autumn drawing near,
The calendar is kinder,
As it points the date so clear.
The bee still haunts the clover
And the flowers blossom gay
But old August is half over
And September's on the way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-15

"That man says he wants universal
peace"
~ can't see it that way. If he wants
universal peace, he wouldn't persist in
starting political argument on hot
day."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-15
The Problem Habit.

"Got any Of those old-fashioned
magazines with lot Of puzzles in the
back partV inquired the weary traveller.
ri think so," answered the news
dealer.
"Gimme some. want to see if I can't
get my mind off the league Of nations"
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making his usual profit, plus the diff.
ference in exchange.
4
Although American interests seem
to be realizing the possibilities of In
Need Of Personal
Representatives

advantage of this opportunity to the
extent of sending personal represent
atives to introduce their goods. At
tention has been called to this neg
lect by Consul e. Verne Richardson In
Karachi He points out that there is
a potential demand in India for
great variety Of articles of American
manufacture. but they can only be
introduced by tactful representatives
who should be permitted to devote a
reasonable amount of time to study
ing the particular conditions OF that
field.
In spite of the prevailing unfavora-
BILE exchange situation conditions IN
Macedonia give hope for a consid.
cradle import trade in leather II
American tanneries can be induced to
meet the competition Of the French.
Vice Consul Nels E. Anderson. in Sa-
loniki, points out that to do this ne
cessitates a supply of leather OF
greater uniformity than has been i'm
ported heretofore from America. and
of greater durability and pliability
IF the quality of leather demanded by
Macedonian dealers can be supplied
by American tanneries, he says there
is little doubt but that purchases will
be made on q normal basis. despite the
adverse exchange rate. IL the present
American prices continue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-15
Residential Contrasts.

"There is one great disadvantage
about this fluffy finance existence" re-
marked the smooth operator.
"What's that"
ut accustoms q man to such luxnri.
ous surroundings that it entirely spoils
Ids taste for jail"
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Low Estimate of Value

Low Estimate of Value.
"Wasnt Bliggins a 'dollar-a.year
mani"
"He was" replied Mr.. Growcher.
"And considering the amount Of work
he did he ought to send the dollar to
the conscience fund"
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Thrills Compared.

Thrills Compared.
The news that comes from far away
Suggests thrilling scene
That makes the motion picture play
Seem soothing and serene.
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For nearly three years the Swiss
government has exercised price con-
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Aspirants for
French Throne

tricate himself from disaster. the
Star of August II, 1870, says:
From London today by our tele-
grams 1t seems to be held as q fore
gone conclusion that the Napoleonfc
dynasty has reached its end. Ger
tainly Napoleon is today the most un-
popular of men in France, oM inc
real difficulty lies In replacing nkm IN
a way to satisfy the french pOpie.
The Orleans family are assiauousy
making capital to the end OF succeed
inC Nspoleon, but France Is by no
means ready to accept q monarchy
as relief from Napoleonism, and
there In netting in the character OF
the orleans princes to give them any
hold unon the affections or the con.
fidence Of the French people. And
when the situation comes to be can
yassed it will be found that while the
great and unaccountable blunderS
committed by Napoleon In his present
war fiasco have temporarily ,arfayed
the French people, or rather the PEG.
ME of Paris. against him, yet there
il no man in France today who 10
likely to fully replace him as q wise
and benefcent ruler"
Belief was expressed that II Napoleon
III did succumb to his misfortunes, his
dynasty would survive In the person OF
his son. Apart from other factors.
which made revival Of the Napoleonie
regime impossible. the death In Africa
Of the prince imperial q few years after
the restoration Of peace definitely closed
thak chnetAp oe ISuAeh HISTORY bov0o1
al chnaen o9 eoHVAk
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FIFTY YEARS Ago IN
THE STAR,

With the events OF the third week
OF the Franco Prussian war thAi tide
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Though the French situation I'M
.v.a somewhat the developments