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Evening star., 1921-05-08
FUTURE FREEDOM ASSURANCE
IS WHAT THE FILIPINOS ASK
Immediate independence of United States
Not Demanded, Native Writer
Contends.

prevent. They want to preserve theit
own nationality and they do not
want to lose their national flag 1t
is a noble wish and it is hoped will
be respected by the noblest of ma
tions. all inducements to the contrary
Notwithstanding.
The fear that opponents of Philip
pine independence may yet succeed
IN carrying out their program of re-
tention is constantly disturbing the
Filipinos Hence their insistence that
the problem Of their promised inde-
pendence be solved Immediately"
The star suggests that they will
have TO wait that the solution
may be distant" What else. of course.
can the Filipinos do, inasmuch as
they have no way of making Congress
act! They can rely solely on the in
tegrity and sense of justice of the
American nation.
Immediately" however does not
necessarily signify that independence
should be granted tomorrow. 1t is
very clear that it cannot be done that
way. 1t is very clear also that the
problem is varied in its aspects. All
the Filipinos want is that steps be
taken now leading to the concession
OF their freedom. By asking that OF
America they certainly are not ask
ing too much. 1t is not too much to
ask that the wheels of legislative
procedure be put in motion now to
settle the question definitely. The un-
certainty that hangs over the Philip
pines like pail concerning their fu-
ture political status is detrimental
not only to the interests of the Fill
pinos, but also to those of the Ameri-
cans residing there. 1t is productive
only of discord between the two peo-
Piles.
The Filipinos are not seeking a
deadly break with the United States.
They only want to enjoy a sovereign
status. Along with their freedom
they are willing to enter into such ar
rangements with America as would
adequately safeguard her interests in
the far east. Naval and military bases
and commandery posts she can have
in the islands as well under
Philippine republic. as under the
present arrangement. There is hardly
any concession consistent with our
dignity that we will not gladly yield
the United States, il only the promise
of independence to US would be re-
deemed. What more than this could
be desired?
Evening star., 1921-05-08

pressed his great appreciation at the
honor done him, but firmly declined.
He said he had work here IN " ash-
ington. and he couldn't see his way
to leaving the Capitol Just now bul
expressed the hope he would have an
opportunity to visit the city in ques-
tion later.
one reason the Vice President hesi-
tates to accept invitations to make
public addresses is that he feels ne
has to be guarded in what he says.
Il intend 20 support the admins
t-ation." he said. very frankly. III
in discussing a public question upon
which the administration had not yet
reached determination l took
definite position. it might be at va
rance with the decision nnaHy
reached"
Feels Need Of More Exercise.
While the Vice President freely
confessed TO the charm of the Ma.
tional Capital. he said that he still
has hankering for MASSACHUSETTS,
at times. For one thing. he has no
opportunity to get out OF doors.
How can T." he said. with smile
referring to his well filled days. But
he added that he was going to remedy
this condition. that his medical ad-
wiser had insisted he should do 70
He said he was seriously considering
the advisa bility OF taking up goit,
men in Washington. from President
Harding down. rely to give them nee
essary relaxation and exercise IN @ me
open Once upon a time the Vice
President played golf. he SAID 6u,
he gave it up when ne maiIlea. @ 6u.
he kent up his walking while he was
governor. Every evening when he
left the state house he would do his
three miles at fast clip. Here ne
has no time. so far, for that kind OF
thing.
Mr.. Coolidge is great reader
perhaps it would be more correct TO
say he has been a great reader. for
he has little more time to devote to
reading now than he has to exercise
But he is planning to get back to il
soon. He and Mrs. Coolidge are GO
ing to call a halt, for one thing. upon
dining out.
tCcpyrigh.. 1921. by The Washington STAR
Evening star., 1921-05-08

CONTINUED from First Pare.)
these days is important. There is no
time for considering matters that are
not Of great Importance.
Finance. the Greatest Problems.
%. Just what. Mr.. President" I inter
rupted. do you consider the most
important problem that confronts
this country today
Finances" was the prompt reply.
From a governmental standpoint the
finances of the country are all i'm
portant today. This is reflected in the
course of legislation in Congress The
House and Senate are giving par,icu-
lar attention to the financial situa-
ton. and revenue and tariH iegiSia- :
tion is being prepared
Private business of the country. as
well as public. is involved in this
question of finance. The character Of
taxation that may be levied by Con
gress is an important factor, touching
business as a whole.
a moment. the Vice President hit
upon a closely related topic-the
railroads and their problem.
The solution of the railroad prob
lem is TO large extent the
key to the existing situation. he
said. 'Tf that problem can be solved
the rest Will follow. | believe that
il can be solved and that the admin :
istration will accomplish that end. IT
is essential that the roads make their
receipts cover their expenditures.
They cannot exist otherwise"
Aren't some ones toes likely TO be
trodden on. bringing about this solu-
ton" | asked
The Vice President considered for
q moment before replying.
The railroad workers are among
the very best citizens and the most
intelligent we have in the country
he said. Il believe in them and their
patriotism. The four big brother
hoods have used their influence
patriotically in the past"
Possible Reforms In Manage ment.
With this lie dismissed the prob
able effect which n reduction in
wages of the workers m!gh have
But in the Vice Presidents est imation
il is necessary that the roads make
other savings besides a reduction in
the wages of their employees.
1T is very probable that there can
Pc improvements made in the man
a2emrnt of the railroads.. he con-
tinued. 1T would be strange if there
were not room for iT 5rovement along
Evening star., 1921-05-08
~ JOSE p. MELENCIO.

A dispatch from Manila says tina,
the Filipinos have protested formally
against permanent retention of the
Philippines either as a state or as
a territory. Commenting editorially
on this move by the Filipinos. The
Star observes that there need be no
worry on the score Of statehood. that
the Union of States is compact
physically and there is every reason
why it should remain So This is
sound reasoning, for the Philippine
archipelago is 10000 miles distant
and there is nothing in common be-
tween the two peoples socially and
ethnologically.
The only thing in common between
them is the idea of democracy and
the similarity of governmental insti-
tutions. This was the reason why
the idea of statehood was dismissed
long ago in the councils of the ma
ton. And it was the reason why
twice in American history declara-
ton of intention was made that
American sovereignty would be with
drawn some day. The first was on
February u, 1899. in the third session
of the Fifty-fifth Congress, which
stated:
1T is not intended to incorporate
the inhabitants OF the Philippine Is
lands into citizenship Of the United
states nor is it intended to perma-
nently annex said islands as an inte-
grail part of the territory Of the Unit
ed States"
The second was on August 20. 1916,
reaffirming that "it Is, as 1t has al
ways been, the purpose Of the people
of the United States to withdraw
their sovereignty over the Philippine
Islands and to recognize their inde-
pendence as soon as stable gov
ernment can be established therein"
In spite Of all these assurances,
however, there Is a movement on foot
TODAY which seeks to make America
turn against those announced poll
cies and annex the Philippines per-
manently as an integral part of the
Union. The foremost advocate OF this
step is the American Chamber OF
Commerce at Manila, whose repre-
sentatives are now busy at Wash
ington. They want a territorial form
of government for the Philippines
This, of course. is a prelude to per-
manent annexation. 1t is this even
tuality that the Filipinos wish 70
Evening star., 1921-05-08

! this line. The decision OF the Rail-
road Labor Board abolishing the ma
tional agreements with the workers. l
believe. is in the interests Of the
country and the workers themselves
BY this action men will Cease TO re-
ceive pay for work they do not per-
form. This will result in a large saw
ing TO the roads it is said a saving
that should be reflected in their
operation.
The railroads in New England are
having their difficulties as they are
elsewhere in the country. / do not be-
lieve there is any appreciable senti-
ment in New England in favor Of gov
ernment ownership" Mr.. Coolidge
said in reply to a question. "Of course,
there are some people who have be-
lieved in government ownership in
the past and who continue to do so,
but they are very much in the mi
nority.
Without attempting to place the
blame anywhere for what happened
during the period of government
operation. it may be said. l think, that
no one in Congress favors govern
mert ownership after that experience.
In fact ! have heard it said that
no one in Congress favors government
own nership. OF course, that statement
is relative. There probably are some
members of the Congress who still
support the idea. but not many. The
business of the country should be
owned by its citizens.
Social Life Delightful.
RevertinS to his life in the Ma
tional Capital, the Vice President
| said:
There is a social side to life in
| Washington that Is different from
; the social life in any other American n
, city. In the first place the various
nations of the world have their repre-
, sentatiVes here. The officers OF the
government have their homes here
and live here practically all the time
; Probably the most interesting people
! IN the world are gathered in Wash
I ington II makes delightful So
! ciety.
! The Vice President admitted that he
! is almost the champion long distance
! diner-out. But the dinners he attends
! here have at least one great advan-
! tage over dinners he attended In
: Massachusetts and elsewhere, while
| he was governor of the state He can
! talk sitting down. He does not have
to arise and deliver an address every
! time he puts on spiked coat. This,
| he said. was a great relief.
! incidentally one of the most DIM
f, cult tasks the Vice President has to-
! showered upon him from every quar-
ter of the country to deliver speeches.
! congressman from New York
| state came into the Vice President's q
| ONCE on this very errand while I
was there. The Vice Presideit ex.
Evening star., 1921-05-08
A Minister at Washington Is
Strongly Urged in Canada

ground of practical necessity.
1t has frequently been pointed out
how greatly the british embassy is
concerned with Canadian business.
Before the war Lord Bryce aid that
between 1wo-thirds and three -fourths
OF the embassy was so taken up. Pos
sihly that proportion would not hold
today, but, nevertheless, the fraction
must still be large.
The point is made cit has been ad-
vanced in the commons and is being
urged in some sections of the preSs)
that d Canadian representative is un-
necessary. because it is always pos
siblc for Canadian minister or Of
ficial to go to Washington on short
notice in order to deal with any case
that comes up. The answer is that.
while such an arrangement is per-
hapS better than nothing. il is un-
questionably inadequate for our pres
ent needs In the first place, it fails
Evening star., 1921-05-08

From the OTTAWA Journal
Since the commons debate on the
question of Canadian minister at
Washington much discussion has
taken place in the press as to the
desirability Of the course that is pro-
posed. In some quarters the need
of a minister is urged on the ground
that the absence of one is incon-
sistent with our higher status as a
nation; in other quarters fear is
voiced that such a step tends toward
separation, involving destruction of
the empires diplomatic unity.
In the Journals opinion those who
favor representation would make
more progress in bringing the public
to their point of view if they rested
their Case less on the question of
national status and more on the
Evening star., 1921-05-08
REPORT PACKER BILL.
Senate Amends to Appoint
Commissioner.

The packer bin providing for gov
errment regulation of the big indus
ate today from the Senate committee
on agriculture by Chairman Norris.
The bill was amended so as to pro-
vide for the appointment Of a federal
live stock comm issioner. instead of a
commission of three The commits
sioner will be under the direction Of
the Secretary of Agriculture. Other
wise the bill is practically the same
as that passed by the Senate during
the last Congress.
Members Of the committee said that
they would press for early action on the
packer bill
Evening star., 1921-05-08
WELFARE BILL HEARINGS
Kenyon-Fess Measure Up Next
Wednesday.

Joint hearings on the Kenyon-Fess
bill, for the creation of a department
Of public welfare. are to be held be-
fore the Senate and House commit
tees on education and labor Wednes-
day, ii was announced yesterday by
Senator Kenyon, chairman Of the Senate
ate yesterday from the Senate commit
tee on agriculture by Chairman Norris.
1t is the plan of the supporters OF
this measure to get early action upon
il
Evening star., 1921-05-08
The ExtremesF

From the New York Sun
MY dear. what is your opinion of
herr"
How Will you have 1t. candid or
caadied?"
Evening star., 1921-05-08
VICE PRESIDENT BUSY.
But KEEPS HIS SMILE

CONTINUED from First PaEeD
Evening star., 1921-05-08

U.opyrisht 1871 by The Washington STAR
.iE following is a brief summary OF the
news of the world for the seven days
ended May T.
Evening star., 1921-05-08

n 7 ICARAGUA'S withdrawal from
M the league of nations is go
ing to be followed by SIM
Evening star., 1921-05-08
BY OLIVER OWEN KUHN.

OW futile is any effort to iron
- out territorial and racial is
sues in Europe today with
out grim force behind all
Evening star., 1921-09-08

NAN. with sales and advertising ability, ca
pable taking charge sales department in pro-
qualification and references. Address Box
A-H. Star Office
Evening star., 1921-09-08

JAPANEsE OR FILIPINO WAITER for posi-
don open Oct. 1 !; evening only. Address Box
D2s-E, Star Office. 1Os
KITCHEN MAN. colored, experienced; all
around man; assistant cook. Apply Cabin John
Bridge Hotel. Take Cabin John car. g
LABORERS, colored. for unloading crushed
stone from freight cars to truck. See Mr.. Nc
Infyre, at cars. eth and Va. ave. NV.
Evening star., 1921-09-08
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

BOOMING HOUsE-Modetn. nicely furnished
payine investment; price reasonable to quick
buyer Phone Adams l28, from u to- pm. :
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. establishment. Ad-
dress, mail only. Q. u. Dodge. 1928 Monroe
Evening star., 1921-09-08
FOR 'sALE-M1sCELLANEoUs

FOR 'SALE-MISCELLANEOUS
HIsCELLANEOUs-C
BABY CARRIAGE. white. reversible: excel
lent condition: reasonable. Apt. 2. 144' East e
CapitOf st.
GENUINE HUMAN HAIR SWITCHES: REG.
ular $40 yalue. IS. Phone Col. 5900.
COAT. French blue bolivia cloth: nutria fur
collar: in perfect condition: size 86: 80. Fnr
hat to match. SO. Dark blue tailored suit.
size 16. s25. Several dresses. SO and SIS.
Phone Cleve. 1919 for appointment. NO
dealers. 81
BABY Buggy white reed: like new. Wash
ing machine and wrineer. North 49e2-W. =
COMPLETE equipment for auto repair shop
w .e s as 18th =.
fsecond hoorD. g.
COAL RANGE. pnrlor stove. sour-burner sas
range, high chair. twin gO-cart. nursing chaif.
sulky. walking chair. hand vacuum cleaner.
cheap. 010 Shepherd st. NV. y.
ROLLING CHAIR. $50 invalid rubber-tired: !:
bought at Moses; used only six weeks: -.
At 1901 T st. NV. ..
ROCKERS (twol. baby buggy. bookcase. 1e
yards carpet. 1914 st. sc. ..
POOL TABLE. regulation. Col. s620.
NEW J. b. COLT LIGHTING Plant FOR
suburban home. Address Box 24s-E, Star Of
fee. y.
RIGS, CARPETS. several: very high grade;
slightly used. Riley. 431 1lth Ut:
YOUNG MAN, government employe. desires
night work of any kind: is expert typist. Ad-
dress Box 201-E, Star Office. So
GAS FIXTURES. cheap. 12A 10th st. NV.
SERVICE STATION. gas tank and pump com
plete; also small safe. 1. A. Milstead, 4i51
Caplf
Evening star., 1921-09-08

WANTED-HELP

M0THERSEWfI give loving care to baE
and little ones while you work or shop: q
will cali. Address Box 254-E Star ONCE
Evening star., 1921-09-08
WANTED-HELP
statesmen,
DISTRICT MANAGER WANTED
BY Manufacturer of

SALESMEN-write for list Of lines and full
particulars; earn from 81, 500 to $4,000 yearly:
big demand for man; inexperienced Or expert
enced; city or travelling: National sslesmen's 8
statesmen, Ford-We need two experienced
salesmen with references at once; excellent
territory; immediate deliveries: salary and
commission; act quick. Remschel Motor Co.,
article to the home; experience not necessary
but working ability essential. Apply to Mr..
Evans, TO 18th st.
Evening star., 1921-09-08
WANTED-HELP
MALE-Continue

NEAT CUTTER-Good position for thoroughly
experienced man. Apply Theodore Jones, Ar
cade market.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-01
CITY COURT IN SESSION HOLDS
 UP SENTENCES

Judging from the appearance of the City Court this morning. Bridgeport CTS who celebrated New Years eve in the good old fashioned way last night, took good care to avoid police men. Only one man, John Conley, city, was arrested for drunkenness, but John had additional charges of re- sistance and breach of the peace add ed to the original count. Judgement
 was suspended by Judge Frederick A. Bartlett.
 Two saloon keepers who were nab bed by the local police last night for violating the Volstead act, had their cases continued until Monday under
 $200 bonds. They were Louis AL
 ten, of 464 East Main street, and Joseph Niewinski, of SIS Main street. Local liquor dealers evidently heed ed to keep a strict lookout for viola tions of the liquor law.
 Judgment was suspended by the City Court today in the case of Santo Richie, of 51 Hamilton street, wh. was arrested last night for allowin
 mIrors to loiter in his pool room. Charges On breach of the peace preferred against George Gray, of 1S4 Reservoir avenue, were nolled. Akid Nobol, of Meth Washington avenue, fired off a revolver in celebra, tion of New Years eve, and Wal promptly arrested for violating tn, | city ordinance. Judgment was sus l pended today, by Judge Bartlett. | Joe Black, of 2367 Stratford avenue | and John Brown. same address. ar | rested last night for gamblng, for 1 feited $15 bonds by failing to appea, l for trial this morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-01

Ed Yard officials are deeply
 led over the ease with which
 sinn Fein leader eluded them.
 of the officials went So far as
 express doubt as to the truth Of He information that De Valera is in Ireland.
 q De Valera is supposed to be in or near Dublin, but his exact hiding place has been kept a secret.S It is regarded as possible that he n&uy en- ter into the Irish peace negotiations at once without revealing his hiding place.
 News that the Irish president had returned home, recalled the persistent reports that he was sailing on the liner Aquitania. Scotland Yard had received positive inform ation on De- cember IA, that De Valera was re- turning on the Aquitania, but when . the liner was searched at Southamp- ton, no trace of the elusive Irishman was found. It was held possible that De Valera had been upon the liner, leaving her at a French port. It would have been easy for De Valera to cross from France or Spain to Ire land in a small boat or even a sail ing freighter.
 We have no information about De Valera's whereabouts" it was an- nounced at the office of Arthur O'Brien, president of the Irish Self Determination League. O'Brien him. self was absent. He has been away from his office for about a fortnight and it was explained that he was ill The possibility was pointed cut how ever, that O'Brien and De Valera may be together.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-01
Burglars Take
 Cash Register

Two burglaries which occurred in Bridgeport last night were reported to the police this morning and are now heinz investigated by the detect- i've bureau. Thieves entered the store of Paushter Brothers, S19 Madison avenue. and removed the cash regis ter No report was made as to the amount of cash in the register at the time A suit of clothes. cigars and ciga rattes were stolen from a lunch
 wagon at Main street and Washing ton avenue John Patro. owner, re- ported that entrance was gained by forcines the rear door,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-01
STORMY PETREL
 LEAVES QUIETLY

Rome, Jan. 1-Gabriele D'Annun> z;o, the stormy petrel of Plume, at tempted to a,ass from the city he had held for mo-e than a year in a blaze of military glory, but was prevented 4y General Caviglia- said a despatch from Fiuen1o today. D AnnunziO asked for permission to lead his troops and to retire with flags fly Ing and bands playing. but was compelled to sign an agreement to leave with out any such pomp.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-01
LEON A
 FOR F1
ANO7H| WOMAA 4
 SA VI

'tI feel very muchl elated and honored D pointment to the Bod portionment,' said M H. Fleck today. "I ing of it until I read d morning. Proba bly, for my elatement is tf another step in wome to the foregrcund ifl fairs.
 "I am sure it is a to be a member of S portant board. The | have found that I was such an appointment have. been made"
 Mrs. Fleck has beer in public affairs for During the war she W
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-01
Water Waa
 Contiinq

Marion, O.. Jan. } climb aboard the wate may find it impossiblel after March 4.
 Republican leaders the determination of miniStration to en- amendment with the
 They were equally pressing the belief u opinion resent rathe establishment of drought, that les might be instituted visions of the Vols manufacture and
 light wines.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-01
DEVAIEka WILL BE
 ARRESTED.
British Ready to Pounce Upon Head of Irish Republic Scotland Yard Peeved at Way Erin's Leader
 Slipped Back to Emerald Isle

London, Jan. 1-Eammon De Valera, President of the ish Republic who, according to official announcement ew York yesterday has returned to Ireland will be plac arrest on technical charge upon sight, it at the Irish office this afternoon It pointed out that if certain guarantees given, De Valera tot he mOlpS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-01

The oFlS1nal or InlS prOIle IS Rotarian. a successful man of business, who is just now the head of one of the most influen- tial of the citys civic organiza-
 tions. Who is he?
 Your identification must be in writing.
 It must be brought or mailed to The Times Office.
 The person making the first iden- ification under the rules will be paid St.0O.
 Tony Chrieollo, 55 Arch street made the first correct Identification T. J. Meyer, the tonsorial artist. who in his shop on Fairfield avenue, has at one time or another. shaved all the leading citizens of Bridgeport and many of the others. Other identifi cations were made by:
 Charles Sioci, 668 Lafayette street Captain William Lewis, SeavieV avenue; Dominic Palumbo, 2S4 Naw field avenue; Neil Glynn, 69 Janie street: Louis De Carlo, 9 Hamiltpr street; M. J. O'Reilly, 53 James street