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Evening star., 1921-11-12
Blame Enough for All.

Rear Admiral Schley said after the
battle of Santiago in July. 1898:
There is glory enough for ALL" 1t
might be said in paraphrase. with
reference to yesterdays traffic jam.
There is blame enough for ALL" with.
out any scramble for distribution. The
condition was one Of general misman.
and the chief matter Of pub
lie concern is how such a thing can
be avoided in future. There are per-
haps particular points in the clearing
of which some official inquiry should
be made. For instance. why at one
stage Of the most serious congestion
on the bridge were there three lines Of
virtually empty vehicles running
north, while one line of filled cars was
choked in passing southwark?
Evening star., 1921-11-12
Yesterdays Traffic Jam.

Whatever the cause Of the traffic
jam yesterday centering at the High
way bridge, it is evident that there
was inadequate provision for regulat-
ing the lines of vehicles converging to
that most favored means Of access to
Arlington. War Department regula-
tions had closed AQueduct bridge after
an early hour for the use of the pro-
cession. This made certain that prac-
tically all Of the traffic through Ar
lington, starting from the city after
the parade had passed and including
the officials scheduled to take part in
the ceremonies at the cemetery, would
60 by way Of the Highway bridge.
Yet seemingly there was no effective
government Of the traffic and a hope
less tangle soon developed.
There are many reports as to the
specific cause Of the first jam: A col.
lision on the bridge. machine that
had run out Of gasoline, locked wheels
these are some Of the reported in
cidents. But whatever the specific
cause. the fact is plain that the traf-
fic was not rightly handled. 1t would
have been possible with proper super
vision to keep the motors and the
street cars running together.
Blame for this condition is passed
back and forth between the police and
the military. A searching investiga-
ton ought to be had, to learn just
who blundered, if anybody. in making
the regulations for handling this ex-
'traordinary volume of traffic, and in
carrying them into effect.
1t is greatly to be regretted that SO
important and imposing a ceremony
as the burial Of the unknown soldier
should have been marred by this con-
gestion and delay. It Is true that the
means of access to Arlington are
limited, and that an immense number
of people all tried to get there at
once. 1t Is true that one Of the two
bridges available is too weak to bear
heavy load, but this made all the more
necessary a fully efficient traffic man.
agement at the one place where it
was certain the crowd would center
most thickly.
1t is, Of course, the universal hope
that such an occasion as that of yes
terday will never come again. But
there will be other ceremonies at Ar
lington, and yesterdays mismanage-
ment surely should never be repeated.
Evening star., 1921-11-12
A Lesson From Berlin.

The street, car lines in Berlin,
which had been operating at a deficit
of 100000 marks a month, are now
Berlin Is half cent.
It was discovered after the war,
we are told. that the car lines would
have to stop running. They were
entirely out Of repair. It would take
0o,00O,000 marks to get them back
to normal again. The city of Berlin
decided that its financial condition
would not stand such an expendi-
ture.
Finally street car companies de-
cided to put their own shoulder to
the wheel. They cut down the num-
ber Of directors. who drew substan-
tial salaries, from nine to two. More
than 1900 employees were dropped
from the lists. Experts were put to
work repairing the equipment, not
tinkers. Motor troubles were re-
duced to one-third. Frequent inspec-
repairs and IS per cent less current.
The street car system was put to
work delivering coal and other raw
materials from the railroad yards to
the tactoriel. Advertising in the
street, street car was more energetically
The 400, 100000 marks deficiency
has been paid OF and there is =
substantial surplus in the company's
treasury. Tho street cars are more
profitable than they were before the
war. They are carving the people.
who also need to adopt economy pro
grams, for one-half q cent. Before
the war they charged 2h cents. The
people get q chance to- economize
70 
 p.r,,, conpsn,a. boA sr.r+
their time in the courts fighting and
spending money trying to get in
creases that ~the people couldn't at
ford to pay, a. the railroads and tho
street car companies in this country
have done, they would still be bank
rupt and probably trying to get the
government to hand them $500, ,000, 900
to help them along. They would have
boosted the rates perhaps nearly
100 per cent over the pre-war basis
instead Of reducing them to one-hfth
Of the pfe-war basis.-Omaha World
Herald independently.
rhs kick 10 moro often on the home
brew than In it.-Columbia Is. C.) Rec
ord.
Europe's debt to America will never
have q permanent waive.-Greenvills
Is. c) Piedmont.
Love" remarked tho man on the
car. sis what keeps incompa tibinty
from showing before marriage. To
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Evening star., 1921-11-12

towns, every one Of the 110, 0,00o, 900
could be thus addressed.
From time to time the President L.
sues proclamations. It IL now physi.
cally possible for him virtually to pro-
claim in person directly to the ears Of
the people. This device Is q new crea-
ton. It's development 10 certain to fol-
low. 1t is conceivable that in every
city there will be amplifying stations.
perhaps several in each, where the
people can gather and from time to
time hear the voice Of the chief execu.
tive.
Evening star., 1921-11-12
Talk and the Conference.

Here and there fear is expressed
that the conference may be protracted
by mere talk.
This is founded upon two things:
~ The unusual and very interesting
subjects that will be presented, and
~ the oratorical powers of the dele.
gates.
The subjects are tempting. They
carry much, and lead far. Measures
to promote peace by bringing the ma
tions into better relations with one
another, are Intriguing. They appeal
both to sentiment and to practicable
ity. They will inspire both takers
and listeners.
The takers are picked men. Some
OF them are widely famous for the gift
of expression, and all well accredited
for powers of analysis.
SO that, given unusual topics and
thoroughly competent men to handle
them, a good deal of talk becomes
natural and necessary.
But we are not likely to have too
much. After the sparring has enabled
the delegates to appraise one another,
and they settle down to the real give.
and.take, good progress may be ex-
pected.
A hurried conference might make
the world distrustful Of the result. As
the horse is not short, it cannot be
soon curried. Time, inlperatively, is a
factor; and whatever time Is neces-
sary to complete the Presidents pro-
gram and satisfy an expectant public,
hero and abroad. on matters vital to
the worlds welfare should be freely
xiVen.
Evening star., 1921-11-12
Memorial Bridge.

For many years a plan has been
before Congress awaiting action Tor
the construction Of a bridge across the
Potomac river between Potomac Park
and Arlington cemetery. to serve as a
memorial to the reunion Of the two
sections of the country between which
the civil war was fought sixty years
ago. When this project was first pro-
posed the park itself was in embryo.
Arlington had not become the place Of
deep international significance that it
is today. A part Of it had not been
dedicated to the Confederate dead.
The Spanish-American war had not
been fought, and the dead Of that con-
fiict brought to rest there. The great
war was not conceived as possibil-
ity.
Now Arlington is the chief national
burial place Of America. where the
historic dead are laid to rest. 1t fs the
scene from time to time Of impressive
ceremonies of even an international
significance. 1t is visited annually
apart from these occasions by hun.
dreds Of thousands Of people.
Yesterday found Arlington the OBJ
jective Of a vast multitude, with prac-
tically but one means Of. approach, one
bridge, and that narrow and partly
used by trolley cars. Had the memo.
rial bridge been in service. according
to the plans now under consideration.
there would probably have been no de-
lay and no unseemly Jam Of trafiic.
Recently Col. Sheriff.. superintend-
ent Of public buildings and grounds.
appeared before the House approprias
Evening star., 1921-11-12

November II is firmly established in
the public mind as a day of great re-
membranes. The people themselves
have set it apart and its recognition
as a legal holiday follows as matter
Of course.
Evening star., 1921-11-12

No great gatherings proceedings
have ever been prefaced by a cere-
monial SO impressive as that Of yes
terday.
Evening star., 1921-11-12

The ceremonies in honor Of the un-
known soldier formed an impressive
reminder of the sacrifice that war in
wolves at time when the best minds
of the world are applying themselves
to the task Of averting future conflict.
Evening star., 1921-11-12

China has enough political dissen.
sion within her boundaries to warrant
her holding few parleys on her own
account.
Evening star., 1921-11-12

All New York could reasonably ask
is for Mr.. Hylan to be as good q
mayor as he evidently considers him.
self capable Of being.
Evening star., 1921-11-12

All the democratic party now asks
is the privilege Of picking the right
wear for November success.
Evening star., 1921-11-12

A number Of economists believe
that a large amount Of valuable real
estate in Siberia has been allowed to
stand idle too long.
Evening star., 1921-11-12

Germany is being congratulated on
the fact that its paper money still
shows a slight profit over the cost Of
manufacture.
Evening star., 1921-11-12

It depends on circumstances
whether an automobile facilitates
transportation or brings it to gen.
eral standstill.
Evening star., 1921-11-12

In order to tell your troubles to a
policeman" it is necessary first to find
the policeman, which is often a con-
adorable additional trouble.
Evening star., 1921-11-12

The great American custom OF
handshaking will now have Its inter-
national innings.
Evening star., 1921-11-12

Among a few Of the prominent
players the divorce is more important
than the drama.
Evening star., 1921-11-12

It may become President Harding's
great distinction to be known as
Americas peace President.
Evening star., 1921-11-12
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Difficult Detail.

The Dimcult Detail.
It's easy now to do the things
Which once seemed hard indeed.
Electric power swiftly brings
Each little thing we need.
Above the clouds we gayly ride.
With naught to check our glee.
And great inventive arts provide
New ways to hear and see.
But when it comes to finding ways
To regulate the cost
OF what we're using nowadays,
What precious time is lost!
Big difficulties we assail
And conquer in a flash.
And find we're baked by the detail
OF managing the cash!
Evening star., 1921-11-12
A Solemn Warning.

Ibid you get rid Of that man, who
was 10 anxious to marry you, without
hurting his feelings?''
EYES," said Miss Cayenne. 1T
wasn't necessary to say an uhlIind
word. merely left a bundle Of my
dressmaker's bills scattered on the ta-
Bile where he couldn't tail to sec
them"
Evening star., 1921-11-12
Difficult Situation.

There are 30 many automobiles In
Crimson Gulch that you ought to have
q trahic COP"
Cant get any one to take the job"
answered Cactus Joe. ANY one who
tries to be q policeman IL in trouble
ali the time"
Evening star., 1921-11-12
Variation.

That orator Is gay
His praise the whole world sings
Who finds q different way
TO say the same old things.
Evening star., 1921-11-12
Utilizing . Calunny.

Utilizing Calumny.
your enemies are now saying that
you eat with your knife and use bad
grammar"
Don't contradict EN-" cautioned
Senator Sorghum. "Out our way a
great many people do the same thing,
and the effect will be to convince 'em
that am not trying to act stylish or
pose as a highbrow."
Jud Tunkins says political cam
paign can be so rough that It takes
the successful candidate his whole
term Of Office to get rested up.
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23

On the morning Of my cali there was ample
time to take careful note Of the unattractive
furnishings Of his bare anteroom. Being a
woman, my eye fell the first thing upon an old
leather chair still doing duty in one corner,
with all the fringe kicked off the front and it's
detected insides showing through. That symbol
of government economy rather struck dis
cordapt note. If the immaculate Downing
Streeters dashing boulevardiers happen to
see it, I wonder if it will have any special
significance?
The man behind the chair, however, can
hold his own with the best of them. Trained
in diplomacy, Under Secretary Fletcher is
personality and force.
Aside from the official negotiations" l
asked "what preliminary work has the State
Department had to do in preparing the set
ting and arranging for the reception of the
delegates?"
~"The embassies in Washington whose coun-
tries will be represented have made all the
physical arrangements for their respective
delegates and staffs," replied Mr.. Fletcher.
"They have reserved quarters in hotels, or
rented houses or apartments. What the State
Department had to do was to provide the
working machinery
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23

"Commttees are working on that now," he
replied. eve want everything in comEle
harmony, and so as to avoid clashing of in
dividIal taste, such as we sometimes see dur
ing inaugurals, are suggesting general
scheme of decoration for the business hou1es
to follow. In the downtown section, the United
States flag and flags of the visiting allies will
float from buildings and lamp posts, and
property owners in the residential section
will be requested to display the colors.
"As to illumination, fellow was in here
this morning with the most wonderful electric
al plan / ever saw 1t was to fash forty-eight
different colored lights, corresponding with the
colors of the state flowers, on the dome of the
Capitol However, he wanted $4,000 for it,
and he might as well have asked us for the
top of the Washington Monument. Twenty
five thousand dollars is all we have, and out
of that can only manage, on the part of the
city, an elaborate electrical display two nights
November IL, Armistice Day, when the con-
ference convenes and the night following"
"What about an appropriation from Con-
eress?"
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23
Correspondents Are Coming
From, All Ouer World

Next in Importance to the delegates them
selves will be the press. From all quarters Of
the globe representatives of the leading papers
will come to get exclusive news of the great
parley. Arrangements for their comfort have
been made by special committee of the
American Press Council, composed of Richard
V. Oulahan, chairman of the Overseas Writers;
Avery c. Marks jr., president of the National
Press Club and managing editor of "The
Washington Times" and Robert Barry, Of
"The Philadelphia Public Ledger" chairman
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23
White House Takes Lead
In Official Entertaining

There is merely speculation as yet. how.
ever, as to what women, outside of the press
women the conference will bring to the capi-
tai. What delegates will bring their wives 10
not definitely known but it is a safe concu-
sion that large number will come along and
that they will be as well versed in diplomacy
as their distinguished husbands Social lead
ers, whose Washington homes have been closed
since the war, are hurrying back to the capital
to reopen and redecorate them Not only are
the most brilliant private functions given in
several decades predicted for the winter sea-
son, but the state affairs will take on an air
of scintillating splendor rarely seen In this
country.
The White House, which will take the lead
in the official entertaining, has not yet made
public its program, but it is known that MIRA
at work on it and are in daily conference with
the powers-that-be at the State Department.
The Army and Navy will entertain at their
fine clubhouse.
The Pan-American Building, where the daily
meetings of the conference will be held, in
considered one of the most beautiful buildings
in the world. Built of white Georgia marble.
costing $1,000,000, it is, with all its symbols
of ancient art and architecture and it's studious
application Of historic detail, veritable tenn
pie Of modern magic.
AS an instrument working toward the reali-
zation of the ideal of universal peace and good
will among the nations of the worid--the saos
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23

Every District Organi-
.ofi0n, From the State
|IeDdrtment to the B0v
Scouts, Has It's Share
ii the Preparation for
San, s 'AtHome'

: yTTHIN short time the eyes of tho
ii world will be focused on the ma
Y tional capital at Washington, where
will be held one of the most i'm
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23

out its job-seeker. Mr.. Fletcher's desk is
showed under with applications for positions
in connection with the conference; typists and
stenograpkers are bonbarding his assistants
for temporary appointments" and constant
Stream of supplications is pouring in. What
time is left from his day is devoted to map
ping out the agenda and the social program
of official nature for the entertainment of the
dignitaries, which will likewise be under the
management Of the Under Secretary.
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23
Press and Clerical Forces
In Macy Building

We took over the ground floor Of the two
east wings of the new Navy Building, re-
modelled and put them in shape for the cleri-
cal forces and the press. There will be ample
space for the staff Of each delegation. The
deliberations of the conference will be held in
the adjoining Pan-American Building, offered
the government by the dean of the Latin
American diplomats, the Ambassador from
Chile. And, if occasion demands, we also
have at our disposal the D. A. r. and Red
Cross buildings
When this conference assemblies it will find
itself launched on well-oiled ways and enabled
to slip Immediately into constructive building.
AS to the more serious end of official pre-
paration Secretary Fletcher said that as soon
as the conference was called by the President
the State Department set to work in the or
ganization of conference bure4u, with
chiefs Of the government divisions having to
do with Western European, Russian and Far
Eastern matters involved in the proposed dis
cussion and high-class interpreters and trans-
lators.
Although these fs7n In an advisory capacity
were naturally selected because Of their pe-
culiar fitness, the situation has not been with.
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23
Under Secretary Fletcher
And His Many Tasks

So much for the safety, comfort and beauty
plans, of which the city has had charge. What
preparations for the conference have been
made by the State Department?
Here one finds much more serious atmos-
phere, certain air of mystery surrounding
the big things that have been and are yet to
be done. Outside Of the regular press "hand
OUTS" nobody is permitted TO give out any
thing. All inquiries are referred to Under
Secretary Fletcher, the busiest official in WASH
ington.
An appointment with Mr.. Fletcher means
anywhere from an hour to two-hour wait
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23
Warrington TO Dress Itself
| 70 Receive Company

u is mighty critical outfit that's coming
70 Well be on exhibition. and will have q
spuation to establish. The first thing we
a'neo our attention to was cleaning up the
ss-cearlng away rubbish and debris of all
WAS WAS tearing down unsightly, abandoned
A'alngs' repairing fences, painting and white
"sn'ne' TIE citizens formed special COM
ssee 70 aid in the general beaut.sying and
: ! ,alslng of necessary funds; the Chamber
commerce sent personal request to it's
g ssA'srship to help, and here is proclama-
~ sn,s' ready to go out to the Boy Scouts"
"M you decorate the city," he was asked,
s.a, -, now about plans for an electrical dis
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23
II Isn't the First Cost of Car; Upkeep Counts

eve are asking for $4,000, but this is to.
go for additional police. Looking after the
safety of the visitors is going to be our big
gest job Not only will the dignitares have to
be carefully guarded at public affairs but at
private functions as we'll. The Secret Service
of the Department of Justice will cooperate
with the city police, as will also the Home De-
fense League, an organization of 400 men, but
even this will not be sufficient to take care Of
the extra duty imposed"
"What steps have you taken to hold down
the cost Of living accommodations" was the
next query.
1--WE have special housing committee COM
posed Of members of the Real Estate Board
and the highest grade of realtors, who are
advising as to property values,s sitting COM
plants, and assisting in the listing of suitable
houses and apartments. The hotels have signi-
fed their intention of charging their normal
rates, and with the exception of one citizen
who is holding his house for a rental Of
$4,000, and still holding it, there has been a
general community spirit Of playing host.
"Not only have several old residents como
forward and offered their private homes for
the entertainment of visitors, if needed
among them Mrs. John A. Logan, whose fine
old mansion on Calumet Place was occupied by
William j. Bryan when he was Secretary of
State-but all the clubs have arranged to give
them entree and to keep open house.
"We also have committee on transporter
tion," concluded Mr.. Rudolph, "to look after
railroad accommodations, arrange for special
sightseeing trips and furnish automobiles.
And so that the visitors may have no difficulty
In locating some of the historic sites in the en-
virons that have remained unmarked, we are
cooperating with the Library Committee of
Congress in the matter Of providing temporary
markers Of suitable design"
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23
|prsparotions Dwarf Those
|fm Inaugurations

4 One has only to visit the Capitol to realize
+ bow anifed the whole city is in making enter
anment preparations. No inauguration ever
8bdd in Washington has had the preparation
&ir it that this conference has had, nor the
Hganized effort behind it. The scope OF the
) ssrb necessary was so large that it never
4nuld have been accomplished without perfect
&mordination.
4 The municipal authorities, who have taken
9Ae greater part of the burden of preparation
Nor the safety and comfort of the visitors off
3he State Department, have made no. plans
Ssthout official wise. Under Secretary Fletcher
5upon whom has devolved the official arrange
nents sent one of his special assistants to the
! 5getary Club to outline in what way the busi-
ies men of the city could bast help. And all
] The city organizations, including the Chamber
|d Commerce. are working with ore accord
tnder the charmanship of District Commits
TONER Rudolph who is in direct communities
Ion with Mr. Fletcher.
Boarding Commissioner Rudolph in his den
nry one morning, the writer found hin, more
han busy. His desk was Uttered with proc
Iamations and resolutions, the telephone kept
Up an Inslstent call, and the heads of his va.
nous committees on coration, i'll mnation,
sgslation. transportation and what-not. we're
anstantiy coming in.
How many people do you think the con-
sfence will bring to Washington? was the
aa question put to the Commissioner
ASK me something easier" he replied, "No-
Rdy can tell but my estimate is from 10000
$4,000 believe there will hardly be a
as WHEN there will not be 5000 or 10000
Ultra people here.