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The Washington herald., 1921-07-26
Conference Problems.

I APAN will accept the invitation to join the
- ference disarmament without reservations.
1t is believed she will again raise the question of
race equality. She has that right. She raised it
at Paris and then Withdrew it, reserving the pur-
pose of pressing it at some future time. This will
be the logical and appropriate time 1t is our
judgment that it should not be barred, but dis
cussed frankly, fully and given conclusive settle
ment.
1t differs from all other problems which will
come before the conference. All others will be
political and economic. This is strictly social. 1t
differs again in that all others all nations,
the world as whole The question of race equal
ity, which is but another name for immigration,
concerns only Japan and individual nations.
Whether not the United States admits the
Japanese does not of itself in the least concern
France, nor Germany, nor Great Britain, any
other government. The attitude of Canada and
Australia is of only to Great Britain,
because they of her family.
While this question should be discussed, if
Japan chooses to raise it, other governments
those who are directly concerned, may we'll refuse
to have a part in it and probably will refuse. 1t
comes within the limit of strictly domestic affairs
which are in international in the broad
meaning But it should be settled while those at
interest are together a group, and that Japan
may have possible excuse to her people of with
drawal, Of reserving other matters from dis
cussion, that are OF another nature
Japan should have racial equality, political and
economic. The right of protection to life and prop
erty should be universal The right OF equal oppor-
tunity in trade and investment should be universal.
But who is admitted to any mans house is solely
for him to say and the United States is the house
of its people, Canada and Australia is that of
their people The right of domicile for conducting
business affairs, for the supervision of investments,
may everywhere be conceded, but this should not
carry political authority extra-politica power.
Neither does it carry the right to introduce labor
bodies to work operate such investments.
All of these distinctions perfectly clear
and primary. Social questions almost wholly ethical
in their nature, become of world Importance largely
they appeal to international public opinion. Such
was slavery. Such wages and the conditions of
wage earners.. Such is white slavery, the opium
trade and all of those matters grouped together
in the covenant of the league of nations. Immi-
grafton is only social in its nature but strictly
domestic and so long as the East is East and the
West is West, these may meet, but not minge
in social equality, which here harmony in the
broader sense Of the word social
The Washington herald., 1921-07-26
On Youthful "Depravity."
To the Editor. The Washington Herald:
As a reader of The Herald I mu

To the Editor. The Washington Herald:
As a reader of The Herald / must
say / find 1t very interesting. the
letters from the people direct upon
current topics especially so; the
editorials. too. Recently there was
asked an explanation for the un-
usual depravity among our young
people, asking: "Is il want Of home
training, the movies or general
cussedness?"
opine all are contributory. The
home training is lacking; there is
too little emphasis put upon obedf-
ence and religious training, the
working of the rod is too much ig-
nored: want OF respect for par
ents and reverence for God as =
consequent result. The rod and
reproof bring wisdom but a child
left to himself bringeth shame to
his mother"
Do your children attend church
and reverence the Lords Day? Our
President has given our people a
timely example in his not playing
golf on Sunday. The prevailinE
youthful delinquencies can be
placed upon causes existing among
ourselves. Our magistrates here
and there remark upon the youth
fulness of a large number OF GRIM
inals.
There are many OF them young IN
years but old in crime. when
pressed for an explanation they al
most invariably say they got their
incentive at the movies! What
one can see upon the outside of
these places certainly gives color
to the assertion. The seamy side
OF life is shown up, mawkish love
and social escapades are illustrated
with all their nauseous detail day
after day, night after night. the
Lords Day even comercialized.
Surely there Is poor intellectual or
moral pabulum here for the youns
during their impressionable years
Speaking of Lords Day, we know
that those countries that are lax
In the observance OF the Sabos;'
day are generally wanting in these
things that make for the best for
their people. Upon the contrary
its desecration has proved a crime
breeder to the continental coun-
tries. We have prospered at home
and our prestige abroad is high UNI
der the American br Christian Sab
bath. A French statesmaa once
said when speaking along this yer,
Wine of Sunday observance that Il
might be well for his unhappy
country to try the American Sun
day. JNO. B. OELLIG.
Washington. d. c., July Is.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-26
Favors Time Signal.

To the Editor, The Washington Herald:
Your correspondent. w. IL. 5,
pictures the benefits he would de-
rive from the suggestion made III
The Herald to furnish the correct
time every morning at o'clocr
by the momentary dimming OF the
electric lights. II this system could
be introduced. and It seems to me
the technical dificulties are not IN
surmountabie, one of the objects
for which the HoroIogical Institute
of America was recently organized
in this city under the auspices OF
the National Research Council
would be solved. namely, ito create
a helpful public opinion concerning
the economic value to the country
Of correct time-keePinE. IL 10
hardly necessary to call attention 10
the immense value Of such service
and. predict, should the Potomac
Electric, Power Company add TINS
The Washington herald., 1921-07-26
Complains of Steamer.

To the Editor, The Warrington Herald:
1 would like to publish a COM
plant of the management. or rath-
er gross mismanagement. Of en-
barking passengers on the steamer
Charles Macalester at Marshall Hall
on the night of July .. on the occa-
sion OF the excursion of the Almss
Temple Shriners.
The boat. scheduled to leave Mar
shall Hall at $3.50 p. m. arrived
from Washington crowded. Very
few of the passengers disembarked
and very few of the crowd waiting
on the dock were permitted to en-
bark on this boat, which would get
them home at a reasonable hour: a
great number of women and chill
dren among them.
Some of the favored ones, mostly
able-bodied men, were permitted to
enter gates prior to the departure
of boat. while women and children
were allowed no such privilege and
finally had to wait for the last boat.
which landed them in Washington
about 1880 Sunday morning. Men
and boys were permitted to climb
over the gates while women and
children waited patiently for the
privilege to be last. At the opening
Of the gates the mad rush Of the
passengers threw two aged women
to the foor OF the dock and one
baby was nearly trampled upon.
This much was witnessed by the
writer and that other like cases oc-
CURED is evident. T. G.
Washington, d. c.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-26
AUSTRIAN HELICoPTTR
SOLVES VERTICAL FLIGHT.

Flying vertically upward is an
accomplished fact. according 20 in
formation regarding the successful
trials Of the Austrian heiicopter.
invented by Lieut.. Stefan Won Pc
troczy.
Tho Army Air Service has re-
ceived information from London
that this machine has reached an
altitude OF approximately 100 feet.
carrying two men. and flying
straight up from the ground by the
aid Of two large propellers measur-
ing twenty-one feet in diameter.
The propellers are driven by three
rotary air engines working at a
speed OF 500 revolutions per minute.
Though experiments are taking
place in various countries to solve
the great problem OF vertical flight,
this is the first real success In this
direction. and the height attained
by the PetrocIy machine puts Il far
ahead Of its rivals. II Is an event
in the science of fight as import
tant in its way as the FIRST power
driven flight OF the Wright brothers.
When the helicopter is a proved
success. the aircraft OF the near
future will be able 10 do without
the large aerodromes necessary to-
day. The Petroczy machine is also
provided with large parachute.
which at the frst sign Of engine
failure is automatically released
and able TO bring the machine
safely to the ground.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-26
Maier Fischer.

7 N each department of this government there is
u a group of exceptionally able men who. are
giving their ability and lives to the service OF the
American people They are absorbed in the prob
lens (which are their daily mental food They arc
satisfied with the value they themselves realized
in the results of their work. They are known in
science their worth is recognized among scientists
The community whole does not know item and
they have and seek public recognition, save tor
what they do. as impersonsl to themselves.
Such was Maj Louis Albert Fischer,
Chief OF the Division of Weights apd Measures OF
the Bu-tau of Standards With much of distinction
in his field of crdeavors, few outside that field
have heard his name, nor do they even know that
to him they national uniformity in weights
and measures, and decided impulse in the har-
monious cooperation of the governmental divi-
sions of science and research with the State au-
thorities.
Maj Fischer athlete, lover of sports,
man among men, but first Of all a man devoted
to his job. He illustrates also, what is SO little
known: fundamental change in the character Of
the more important bureaus and divisions OF the
government. These are not now the providers oi
political sinecures, lodging places for political
henchmen and their friends They filled with
experts, with men like Maj Fischer whose am
bition is not salary, money, nor ease, but
chance to make job hard ono, to contribute
to the permanent stores Of science and expert re-
search, and who willingly give their lives to have
achievement.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-26
DEATH OF WINANS
REVEALS MYSTERY

BALTIMORE. July s5.-Whether
Walter winans, noted sportsman and
former millionaire, knew he was
broke when his favorite horse threw
him from a sulky and broke his
neck while driving in a race in Eng
land a short time ago, Is a mystery.
John Z. Semmes, counsel for Mr.. Wi
mans; and one of the executors of the
estate, thinks winans knew or had
a pretty definite inkling Of the facts.
yet he says that when Winans drew
his will last year, he drew 1t in q
manner indicating that he still had
millions to dispose Of instead Of .
few thousands.
Just how much the benefciaries
under the will of wfnans will re-
ceive is another mystery that Mr..
Semmes will have to unravel. The
Job will be Along and tedious one.
for winans lived in many places in
his time and bought many things
to some of which his estate may still
hold title.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-26
Aliens at Heart.
CORRESPONDENT of Il

A CORRESPONDENT of the New York
n Tribune defends what he calls "aliens at
heart" as those who live in this country, admire
il and approve it. but cannot honestly surrender
their allegiance to their home country to take
American citizenship. Most Americans appreciate
the writer's position and will respect the frankness
of statement. 1t is condition demonstrated dur
ing the war; when what this government should do,
was so often patertly gauged by blood source.
Even it is not uncommon 10 hnd American
citizens advocating most zealously and sincerely
national policy which is in fact but for the ad-
vantage of the country of their blood origin. They
simply cannot that they are still aliens at
heart" and probably should not be blamed for what
they cannot help, Lut certainly they should not be
followed.
:; Only the newer lands have the problem of
Immigration. Europe had its period of immigration
in the centuries when the hordes of the East
moved westward in and conquest. II is so
remarkable it is news" when any foreigner be-
comes citizen of European country. Compare
lively few move from government to the other
for permanent residence; few go from one to the
other save for pleasure or temporary objects
The unredeemed lands, frequently objects of
dispute are but sections where invssions halted
national groups persisted after conquest.
The American continents and Australia are
distinctive in this relation to all other peoples and
countries Certainly those who come to the United
States to remain permanently, to live and die and
raise their children here, it to themselves
-their-own moral integrity to put this country
and its government first. They should be willing
TO give to this government their whole support and
not be merely economic and social participants
ButAf they cannot do this, they should remain
aIisas.s as they cannot in fact be real citizens
Cn4ership is a privilege, not right 1t
is som ething to be taken a privilege and when
not-so regarded should not be asked accepted
1t Sbetter that "aliens at heart" remained merely
as Srsends and comrades sharing economic and
social equality, Americans do in Europe, than
sto >prctend what is not true, to give but skin
sdccp loyalty and to really violate what is best in
Sth<n oif the occasion comes for a choice. They
.baSs then to observe their oath against the con-
syetions, observe their convictions and violate
stheir oath
Z The question, however, may be how many of
atbis kind this country wants should hayes Just
swhat is the moral status of those who believe
scountry is good enough to live in and die in, to
rear their children in whose government they
approve, whose opportunities they prefer. whose
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The Washington herald., 1921-07-26
Open C6urt Letters to The HeralA
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with the GENTLE Christian ION the
first day OF every week TO break
bread" but he went into the syns-
gogues ION the sabbath" because
he found the Jews too busy to
talk religion" during the other days
OF the week
The Jews considered one day in
the week "a plenty" for religion.
and to the Apostle Paul made use
of that fact to reach his "kinsmen
according to the fiesh." by meeting
with them on the Sabbath. But he
did not encourage any GENTLE
Christians to observe the Sabbath
of Moses any more than ne wou.e
allow them 90 be circumcised He
taught them that Christ is the end
Of the law to every one that be-
lieveth," and that the believer was
to turn his back on the law vnea
it turned him over 10 Christ.
John wrote that the law came
through Moses. but grace and truth
came through Jesus Christ"
The Deity himself on Mount Her
mon, at the Feast of Pentacost in
20 A. D., when Jesus was three
years old. told Moses and Elijah 70
retire, when He proclaimed Jesus
as his beloved son in whom / am
well pleased. hear him." not Nose.
any longer, nor Elijah, (they were
only servants in the house). And
any born again" son of God is
greater than Moses or Elijah.
Now, as to the reiterated state
ment about the Roman Catholic
Church changing the Sabbath from
the seventh to the first day Of the
week is too puerile to De contro.
verted. No such statement will APP
pear in the Catholic encyclopedias
Catholic scholars claimed that the
Christians dropped the double oo.
servance of Saturday and SUNDAY
after the desolstion Of Jerusalem
in 40 A. D.. by the consensus OF tho
GENTLE churches. and Constantine
confirmed that universsI custom oy
a civil law on his accession tc
power. But the Roman Catholic
Church" was not in existence unit
some 200 or more years after hi.
death.
| During Constantine's reign tn.
church was divided into two par
ties, the Asian, and the Anthanasiar
Catholics; and "the church a,
Rome" had precedence over that a
Carthage. Alexandria and constan
tinople only because OF Its location
at Rome, that great city.
BUTLER JACK.
Washington.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-26
Defends Colored Race.

To the Editcr, The Washington Herald:
Mr.. Burwell ,intimates that the
colored people have all they de-
serve, but they being dissatisfied,
want nothing short of the universe
with a whitewashed fence around
it" 1t would have been better to
have enumerated the things tho
negro" claims he does not receive
as "a real American" and state
that they are accorded him. before
charging that he wants what can
not be given anyone.
Colored people are living in to-
day, not yesterday; and yet Mr.
Burwell would have negroes" live
as in the past, and do as the old
fashioned. honest colored folk" do.
Now, Mr.. Burwell and all who
think as he does may as well for
get the past. The negro is living
in the living presence. with
heart within and God overhead"
He does not intend to live as his
ancestors of a century ago. HIS
education does not prepare him for
the meaner things Of life. but for
a higher and more exalted condi-
tion of human existence. Would
Mr.. Burwell exchange places with
the colored folk2
Colored people have little faith
in the professions of most white
people in their application of the
Scriptures to them. They believe
that were there more sincerity In
those who attempt to teach the re-
ligion of Jesus Christ and practice
1t towards colored people in the
world at large and the United
States in particular, there would
be more amity between the races
II. E. BARNETT.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-26
Hopelceu Villages, War
Famous, Sold for 500, 900

PETERSBURG. Va. July 25.-An-
nouncement has been made Of the
purchase by the Lavenstein Realty
Company, Inc, Of this city. Of prac-
ticelly the entire "B" village. Hope
well. and a large section of a.
village, City Point. The deal is one
of the largest real estate trans
actions consummated in this city
and vicinity in many months. in
yolving approximately 100000.
Over 100 dwelling houses and over
seventy five. acres of land are in
cluded in tract "B' village. This
section will be improved and con-
verted into a park and amusement
resort. Both villages were erected
during the war by the Du Pont
Company for it's employees at the
Hopewell munition plant.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-26
The Bible Sabbath.
To the Editor. The Washington Herald:

To the Editor. The Washington Herald:
AS the following is at least no
worse than ''Finis," which appeared
in your Open Court recently. SUBJ
nit some denisls- as to severa,
statements made therein.
The writer alleges that there Is
no authority in the New Testamen,
for the observance of the first day
of the week by Christians as a day
OF divine worship and rest. The
Apostle Paul was the divineiy ap-
pointed apostle 10 tine Gentiles
twho) have not the law" and who
were exempted from the law In
the sutumn OF AZ A. d. Qast year
of 'the fullness OF the timer (GaI.
iv, - tAdsmic far 411s) (Acts xy.
1850 He Commanded the church
at Corinth to meet ION. every mrs,
day of the week." as he had pre-
viousiy commanded the church o-
Galacia.
And he made it rule 70 meet
The Washington herald., 1921-07-26
LONDON LADIES TAKE AIR
RoUTE TO PARIS SHOOTING.

The latest fad among women IN
England Is to make shopping tours
by airplane, and they appear. very
enthusiastic about Il, seeming 60
greatly enjoy every moment they
are in the air and manifesting keen
delight in the luxury the new air
plano cabins AFFORD. For their bene-
NJ largely the saloons bear dainty
flower vases and mirrors.
Paris is the destination OF most
Of the women. BY going in a morn 4
ing express one can now do an
hour or SOS shopping in Paris and
catch a machine back which WI
bring one 60 the London air sta
tion in time to motor to town fo1
dinner. Prom one express in from
Paris the other evening ther{
emerged eight women and only on}
man. Two women who wanted n
buy a good many things in PsriI
hired a special "sir-tsxi." went ovej
In the morning. spending the who'll
day there ard returned by th(
scheduled airplsne express the nex|
morning.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-26
MANY d. C.. STUDENTS
AT SUMMER SCHOOL

George H. winslow, secretary Of
the Washington Kiwanis Club, and
william Knowles Cooper. vice presi-
dent Of the Washington Rotary Club,
are taking n prominent part in the
Southern Summer School Of the Y.
NC. A. at Blue Ridge. N. c.
winslow ADVISES fellow Kiwanians
that there are 800 men from the
South, including a number Of WASH
ipgtonians, in attendance at the
school. Cooper is. scheduled to de-
liver several lectures on Personal
Life Of an Employed officer" while
Winsiow will lecture on Social
Work. Winslow. who Is accom-
panied at Blue Ridge by his wife. is
associate denH of the summer school,
which has been established ten years.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-26
Prisoners in Russia.

To the Editor. The .wsshington HersId:
1 would like to tell Jonathan Ad-
ans that France did exactly what
1 want this country to do in the
matter of prisoners and had her
prisoners quickly released. The
baltimore sun says that many
americans are thinking along my
line. We certainly ought to have
as much sp'nl' as France and as
much to back US.
tANCIS B. LIVESEY.
West Friendship, Nd.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-26

The Herald has found that certain
writers sign fictitious names as their
evn. In . few instances ve hnd these
have escaped our notice. We will here
after require not only the name but the
directory address. The Open Court must
not Be abused. II Ia for fair, impers
sensl. informative discussion and state
ment Of opinion.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-26

new feature to its service, the cleo
trio time signal will become very
popular and in a short time be in
dispensable.
GEO. w. SPIER.
Chairman, Neurological Institute Of
America.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-26

There is one eorkng fine characteristic that
distinguishes Senator Penrose. He never tries
to deceive himself, his party the country
When expenditures go piling up faster than !.
economics pull them down, he says so.
When there is, consequently, no chance to re-
duce taxes he says so.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-26

The British commissioner says that just
now is the time to settle the Silesian problem
as all the men are at work in the fields gather
ing the harvest; two weeks from now they may
be idle and drunk. What the Silesans seem to
need is Volstead act.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-26

1t is doubtful If Lloyd George wants the
Washington> conference adjourned until spring
He would naturally prefer to leave England
while Lord Northciife Is on his world tour.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-26

Three hundred and four women
former army nurses and wonae n
war workers--are among the $500
students in training by the Federal
Board Of Vocational Educattes
The Washington herald., 1921-07-26

1t is difficult in these modern days to spy
out at sea and determine if the gallant ship IN
the offing is pirate or bootlegger
The Washington herald., 1921-07-26

The only objection to the adjournment OF
Congress for two months consists of those
things that for four months it has left undone.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-26

wealth they share. whose protection they have.
and yet will not share its political demands and
responsibilities
The Washington herald., 1921-07-26

Japan refuses to reopen its Yap at the dis
armament conference They always were a
silent people.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-26
BAND CONCERT.

Al Grant Circle tonight at 7:30 pm. by
the U. 3. Marine Band. Taylor Branson,
second leader.
Program.
March, ''High School Cadets" .sousa
Overture. .'Freneh Comedy Keller -Beia
Entr' Acte, The Valley Of Poppies''
.AncltNe
Intermezxo. ''sparkiets" ............. Miles
Two Novelties:
a. Honolulu Eyes. .vioiinsky
b. Mon Homme". Yyaiu
Grapd Scenes from Carmen .Biset
The Star spansied banner"
The Washington herald., 1921-07-26

Some are so un<ind as to say that the Vol
stead law is no longer terror to bootleggers,
but that what they now fear is prosecution under
the Sherman antitrust act
The Washington herald., 1921-07-26

If this is not the hottest summer, it is
nice to believe the others not to come.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-26

There are those who. if they controlled the
Arctic regions, would put tariff on artificial
refrigeration refrigeratsrs and electric fans.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-26

At least Mr.. Daniels is glad he failed to
keep his appointment to stand the deck of
a battleship all day and let army aviators drop
bombs at him"