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Evening star., 1921-12-05
cause the adoption Of a single meas

cause the adoption Of a single meas
ure of legislation.
Unemployment is diminishing stead.
lily in this country. At the peak Of the
load last summer it was estimated
that there were 100000 men out of
work in the United States. The other
day Secretary Hoover announced that
late careful survey shows about
100000 men unemployed. a reduction
Of one third. The tendency con.
tinues toward larger employment, to-
ward a more general distribution of
wages. Everything possible has been
done short of the adoption Of gigan.
tic program of public works costing
billions, and before any such program
could be put into effect-it would take
many months to frame the plans and
insure the federal fund-the unem-
ployment in the country would be re-
duced to normal by natural processes.
Let the pickets come If they want
to see Washington. The trip will prob
ably cost them nothing. and they may
as well spend their idle time here as
elsewhere. Perhaps they will get a
different view Of the situation here.
Evening star., 1921-12-05
No School Survey.

Saturday night the Federation Of
Citizens Associations voted unani-
mously not to ask for survey Of the
public schools of the District as a pre-
liminary to legislation for their bet
terment. This action was taken on
the assumption that the chief need of
the schools today is an enlargement of
the building plant, and there is no
necessity of a survey to demonstrate
it.
1t is plain to all who have observed
the public school situation here that
on a large scale will cure the evils
from which the District Is suffering
at this time. Dribbling appropriations
for small number of buildings now
and again will not make up the ar
rears that have accumulated through
years of inattention to the rapid
growth of the school population Adop-
ton Of platoon systems and halliday
devices and work, study and play"
plans will not give more room and in
sure greater concentration of teachers
attention upon the Individual pupils.
Only more buildings. more rooms.
more seats and more teachers will
bring the schools up to the desired
standard of efficiency.
A wish was sounded by a member
of the joint committee Of Congress on
the school situation for an expression
of the opinion of the Federation Of
Citizens Associations on this matter
of a survey. Such an expression has
now been given. and it is to be hoped
that no more will be heard at present
on the score of surveys, but that the
Joint committee will proceed in the
same spirit that it has already mani
tested to find out just what the schools
need in the way of new constructions
and will recommend to the House and
Senate immediate appropriations for
their erection.
1t will not be necessary for Con-
gress to consult the annual District
income return with view to sparipg
as much as possible from the current
revenues for schoolhouse building to
catch up with the arrears and get
start on the future expansion. For
there is a large surplus Of District
money lying in the Treasury awaiting
use, and it can be put to no better
use than for school constructions, as
part of the fixed plant of the District,
fl,1 foh Ghad % In
of federal and District contributions
for the maintenance of the National
Capital.
Evening star., 1921-12-05
Capitol Hill.

Now for real, undisguised politics
politics every working day, from the
rising of the sun even unto the going
down of the same"-politics on this
subject, on that and on every subject
politics of the good old husky va
riety.
When the special session began
there was some pleasant TUX about
non partisanship. The plea, the pledge,
was for hands-alI-round for putting
the country on the road to recovery.
None must be for a party. All must
be for the state. That sort Of thing.
1t proved to be too sublimated for
everyday wear. 1t was found to be
difficult, if not impossible, to live and
operate on such heights. So, in a way
and to degree, the descent was made,
and the session closed upon familiar
political note, with everybody down
in the valley again.
The regular session opens with
everybody "wise" as to the situation
and resolved to deal with it on party
lines. The republican contention is
that the special session was in the
main a success. The democratic con-
tention is that it was "a disgraceful,
a distressing and disastrous failure" "
From this opening day. therefore,
until the closing day some time next
summer, Congress may be expected to
keep an eye peeled for November,
and do much Of it's business upon a
confessed party basis. Both parties
want to control the next House, and
each will shape it's course with that
end in view. And the probability is
that better legislation will result from
the open. aggressive operation Of the
two-party system upon which our af.
fairs are intended to be conducted.
Evening star., 1921-12-05
Filipinos Ask a Hearing.

The Philippine legislature is op-
posed to the WoodForbes report. and
has asked President Harding. by a
resolution which has been cabled to
Washington, for a hearing on the sub
iect. This is taken from the story
from Manila:
The resolution declares adoption of
the missions recommendations would
affect the future of the Philippines
seriously, and refers to message
sent to Congress by President Wilson
in 1920. saying the Filipinos had full
filled the condition precedent to in
dependence. maintenance of stable
government, and recommended inde-
pendence be granted.
AS the hearing will probably be
granted, we shall then be informed as
to why the adoption of the report
"wouId affect the future of the Philip
pines seriously" The recommends
tion is not against independence per
Sc. but only against granting it at
this time. The reasons are given.
The reference to President Wilson's
message to Congress in 1920 overlooks
the fact that two years before. in the
congressional elections, the American
people had repudiated Mr.. Wilson'S s
leadership, as later, in that very year
-1920-they defeated for President
the candidate carrying Mr.. Wilson's
Endorsement. Why, therefore, should
the Sixty-seventh Congress at this
time follow the past recommendation
of President twice defeated at the
polls and now out of office?
Mr.. Harding has twice shown his
appreciation of Gen. Wood-the first
time by sending him to the Philip
pines to make an investigation OF con-
ditions. and the second time by ap-
pointing him governor general-and it
seems likely he will be guided by him
now in this Philippine business.
Evening star., 1921-12-05
EDITORIAL DIGEST

be wholly evil" the Philadelphia
Public Ledger Independently fears,
for it will stir the rage of France.
and widen the gap that has been.
growing between Frence and Eng.
land" In some respects this is, indeed
"the most acute of the many Anglo
French quarreis that has arisen since
the close of the war" the Philadel-
phia North American (progressive).
agrees However. the Rocky Noun
tain News Denver, independently be-
lieves, such a rift is inevitable be-
cause French policy and British
policy separated the day after the
arm istice." and Sentiment cannot
hold nations together for long"
Opinion outside France has never
been quite convinced. the Sioux City
Journal trepubiican) thinks, that the
French have knocked the chips off
their shoulders in regard to their
late enemy. and their fear of a re-
habilitated Germany must neces-
sarily be opposed. the Nashville Ban
ner independently remarks, to the
"busness-like and "commonsense'
view taken by the British. But, the
Springfield Union (republican) warns
Fra nee that "it would be folly for
her to ignore, and disaster for her to
lose" the moral support of Great
Britain and the United States, which
she now enjoys.
Evening star., 1921-12-05
M. Brands Visit.
A cable to The Star from Paris, pub
1ished Saturday, said:

"A CdDie lO ne Quar- lloii al 10, poo-
lished Saturday, said:
Premier BRAND has returned to face
a difficult situation. 1t Is felt here
United States. first. because he did not
convince American opinion that the
French military and naval policies
are in harmony with the Hughes
naval reduction program. and, Sec
ond, because he did not secure Amer
lean support, at least passive, for the
French policy in Europe.
This home appraisement of NJ.
Brands visit to Washington is not
echoed here. The French premier did
not fail to meet American expectation.
As understood. he came to explain the
home situation, and did so in way to
elicit many compliments. His triumph
as an orator. although his words re-
quired Interpretation to his audience,
was complete.
NJ. BRAND could not have hoped to
achieve more than this. He certainly
could not have hoped to carry back
any assurance as to Americas atti-
tude, now or later, respecting the
French policy in Europe, for there
was no authority in the conference to
give such an assurance. President
Harding and the United States Senate
in association control that matter, and
there has been no appeal to either
about it.
1t is stated that NJ. BRAND is pre-
pared to answer his critics. His an
swer will be read with great interest
in this country. He may not pass di
rectly upon the conference and the
prospects. but what he shall say will
carry the weight of a trained observer
who has visited the scene, met the
participants, and played part him.
self. He had only words of praise for
the business while with US.
Evening star., 1921-12-05
tie of white yesterday, the flakes ansl.

tie Of white yesterday, the flakes fn91-
ly becoming so. numerous that they
inclined to stick. despite the first i'm
preston that they would not do 80,
many there were who turned to
"Snowbound" in curiosity to see how
1t stood the test of time.
It stands it we'll. indeed. Because
the poet looked into his heart and
wrote the thoughts he found there.
with the background Of a typical
American winter. The result was a
poem that will never die, despite the
efforts Of some, every now and then.
to sneer out Of existence the work OF
our great, simple authors.
While the District of Columbia is
not exactly "snowbound" at this time
yesterdays demonstration was quite
enough to make every man, woman
and child feel that winter is here
at last. Backyard fences became
things Of beauty; ordinary garages,
frosted with a white sugar coating
took on the semblance Of fairy huts
The statues of Americas wartime
heroes standing in the parks wore
becoming neckpieces Of white fur,
while snowy cockades set off their
dark bronze caps. This is as it should
be. Washington in winter has a
charm all its own, even If the snow
does not stick as well as the children
might wish.
Evening star., 1921-12-05
Unemployment Pickets.

A conference of the unemployed
has been in session at Detroit for sew
eral days. That is a euphemism for
what most people would call hobo
congress. The assemblage, comprising
some Of the best known professional
tramps in this country, has adopted
resolutions running the gamut of COM
plant against public and private ills.
The usual demand for the release Of
Debs and other political prisoners
has been framed. Before the meeting
adjourned national committee Of un-
employed was appointed to meet in
this city at once to picket the White
House and the Capitol in an effort to
obtain aid for persons out of work.
The committeeman are to start at
once for Washington, are perhaps on
their way now, being under instruc-
tions to get here by the most avail
able means. in freight cars or ION the
rods
II people who attended this Detroit
assemblage read the papers they must
know how little effect picketing has
upon official action in Washington.
Indeed, the National Capital has
grown so used to placard-bearing
squads Of men and women traipsing
along in front of public offices and the
dwellings of officials that they have
become recognized as part Of the land
scape. Picketing has never helped a
single cause in the slightest. 1t will
not get job for anybody. 1t win not
Evening star., 1921-12-05

was captain of his school foot ball
team when he attended George Wat
sons College in Edinburgh and played
on the varsity later, when he was
studying medicine at the University
of Edinburgh. Receiving his NJ. D.
and Oh. B. degrees in 1903, he went to
the continent to continue his medical
education, and on his return was made
an assistant professor In anatomy at
Edinburgh. Afterward he was pro-
fessor of anatomy at the Royal COL
lege of Surgeons in Dublin and later
came to take the same seat at the
McGill University at Montreal. Two
years ago he was selected to be presi-
dent of McGill, but declined the offer
to become ambassador to the United
States.
Like several of the British officials
here. Sir Auckland married an Amer
lean wife, Isabella Gamble Ross. the
daughter of w. "A. Ross of New York,
and she has proved herself to be,
charming and brilliant hostess at the
embassy. They have four sons and
one daughter, the eldest boy just
having entered Rugby. Besides being
an inveterate walker, the ambassador
is enthusiastic over tennis and plays
a game far above the average. He
was at one time an ardent fisherman
and big game hunter as we'll, and at
Dark Harbor, Me. where he spends
his summers. he has lately taken a
keen interest IN sailing and, with his
usual vitality, has gone in even for
racing smaller boats. When not pur-
suing outdoor sports he spends his
leisure moments reading. Since he
still keeps up his interest in medical
affairs his books are chiefly of a
scientific nature. He seldom IL ever
finds time to go to theaters. although
he is very fond of music. having "a
fine voice and having written songs
in his university days that are still
favoriteS
Sir Auckland Geddes is serving now
on the British delegation in place of
Lloyd George. He serves as sub
stirute in the absence of any of the
other three delegates But. though his
mind is more that of scientist than
a statesman, whether he is acting as
a delegate or just an adviser, his in
innate knowledge of the United
States and Canada is considered of
inestimable value to the delegation.
Evening star., 1921-12-05
"Snowbound." T"

When John Greenleaf Whittier
wrote his "Snowbound" he drew a pic
ture of an American winter that holds
good even to this day. A marvellous
development has taken place since
then, but a snowfall in a large Amer
lean city today brings the same hu-
man reactions that 1t, brought to the
good country people Of Whittier's
childhood.
Every person in Washington has q
chance to verify this by taking down
his copy Of Whittier and turning to
the familiar old poem. When the Ma
tional Capital began to put on its man
Evening star., 1921-12-05
A Safe Policy.

American bankers are planning to
loan s50,00O,000 to Argentina. 1t is
announced also that there is under
consideration a plan to consolidate.
through an American loan. Argen-
tina's public debt, which amounts to
about $200,O00,000. The news of this
attitude on the part of American
financiers is received with elation by
the Argentine press. which sees in the
situation an enhancement Of Argen-
tine prestige. Another most signifi-
cant act is the loaning of $4,000, 900
by the Baldwin Locomotive Works to
the same government for the purpose
of purchasing railroad equipment in
this country. This is the beginning
perhaps of an American policy of ex-
tending credit to foreign enterprises
and Of investing money directly in
foreign development. This policy will
furnish a stable and permanent basis
of commerce. for naturally nations
will trade first with those to whom
they are under financial obligations or
who have a definite financial interest
In their products.-Mobile Register
(democratic)
Evening star., 1921-12-05
Pork Bills,

Is there any danger of a revival nf
pork bills?
Fear Of such thing is expressed in
several quarters. It grows out Of a
calculation that the saving Of large
sums from Army items and Navy
items will tempt the legislators on
Capitol Hill to make raids on the
Treasury in other behalfs.
The reasoning is not persuasive.
Economy-the real ARTICLES the
demand. We have been spending en-.
tirely too much money. 1t is impera.
tive that we spend less. The PROPOSE
ton is not for a transfer Of expendi-
lures from one column to another, but
the lowering of taxes, which are much
heavier than the people have ever
been called on before to bear.
No. pork bills, properly so-called,
are out of it probably for some years
to come. A bill carrying an appro-
priation of any size now must pass a
very searching examination. It must
justify itself on every score. A hun
dred thousand dollars to erect public
building at Shady Grove, or to dredge
Goose creek, as personal compliment
to some popular member Of House or
Senate, could not easily be obtained in
existing circumstances.
1t is instructive to note the differ.
ence between the figures of former
day and this. A pork bill totaling
twenty-five or thirty million dollars
was a big thing of the kind few
years ago, and led to strenuous con-
tests. A bill of that size today, though
it would be opposed and probably de-
feated, would be regarded as a small
venture. The war has introduced some
colossal numerals.
Evening star., 1921-12-05

After announcing an intention Of
trying to do business without money,
soviet Russia made a complete failure
OF an effort to substitute something
equally as good.
Evening star., 1921-12-05
Fickle Favor.

weren't you encouraged by the
manner in which your audience ap-
plauded?"
"Not much," admitted Senator Sor-
ghum. "A lot Of those folks will go
downtown tonight and cheer just as
hard at vaudeville show"
Evening star., 1921-12-05

The compensation advertised as
awarded some of our current biogra-
piers leaves the question open as to
whether they are literary men or bust
ness men.
Evening star., 1921-12-05
An Opportuuity.

Hints come from Washington that
President Harding, hindered in his
economy program by the activities
of those whose jobs are in danger,
may act decisively. Removal of high
officials who are active is suggested
as a possibility. The reorganization
by which economies are to be effected
involves the elimination of some bu-
reaus and the consolidation of others
The obstructionist effort has taken
the form of appeals on the part of
heads of bureaus and others to con-
gressmen from home districts.
If President Harding conquers this
opposition he will have asserted ex-
ecutive leadership practically, en-
phatfcally and popularity. The achieve
ment will rank with the most spec
tacular bits of personal govern
ment" of Roosevelt or Wilson.
The public is skeptical of talk
about economy and of frequently an
nounced economies which are never
reflected in reduced taxes. If Presi-
dent Harding can get results. es-
pecially If those results are obtained
BY heroic methods, it will be regard
ed by the masses as a great stroke.
Eliminating the politicians and Of
flceholders. the President will have
the nation with him in the effort,
and the more ruthless his methods
applause.-Des Moines Register dn-
dependent republican,.
Little children should also begin
their Christmas goodness early
Syracuse Herald.
A telephone pole never hits an auto
except in self f-defense.-Toledo Blade.
Who'll be the first dealer to ad-
vertise: "Get an automobile or an
outomobf1e will get uY'-Green-
VILE Is. CO. Piedmont.
The mailed fist precipitated the last
war and the pussyfoot is liable to
cause the next-Co1umbia (S. CO.
Record.
Evening star., 1921-12-05

The statement by M. Andre Tardieu
that the world is in a state Of mental
anarchy affords comforting excuse
for the fact that so few people were
able to understand Einstein's theory.
Evening star., 1921-12-05

His devotion to outdoor exercise in.
dicates Willingness on the part Of
President Harding to consider the ad-
vice of health experts as well as eco
nomic experts.
Evening star., 1921-12-05
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Alternative.

Alternative.
Chemists go to college,
Hard exams they pass,
Then they use their knowledge
Making poison gas.
Hungry children crying.
Mother shakes her head
As she's vainly trying
To raise a loaf of bread.
Children? All, we need them,
Though the cynics scoff!
Shall we work to feed them,
Or to kill them off?
Evening star., 1921-12-05

The proposition relating to naval
ratios offered by Secretary Hughes is
simple and lucid. There may be some
slight confusion Of tongues, but arith-
metic is something that is understood
by all nations.
Evening star., 1921-12-05
A Sense of Obligation.

"What wonderful thing it would
be If Shakespeare were alive todayr'
''I wish he were," said Mr.. Storm
ington Barnes, earnestly. IT should
like to meet him. I'm sure he would
be very grateful to me for the manner
in which have interpreted his
poetry"
Evening star., 1921-12-05

It is evidently Bergdoll's desire to
qualify as what the late Theodore
Roosevelt would have described not
only as ian undesirable citizen" but
also as "a malefactor Of great wealth" !"
Evening star., 1921-12-05

The ordinary taxpayer finds no
great personal encouragement in the
suggestions for the cancellation of
European obligations on large scale.
Evening star., 1921-12-05

When there are still people who
cling to the belief that the world is
fiat, it is not remarkable that large
element Of popular attention should
fail to see any possibilities in the Elm
stein theory.
Evening star., 1921-12-05

A successful diplomat sometimes
finds it necessary to hold his own in
conversation without interference with
his line of thought.
Evening star., 1921-12-05
No Longer Needed.

Ibid you hear your wife make that
fine speech?''
NO" replied Mr.. Meekton. Hen
rietta has become such a fine orator
that can stay home evenings. She
no longer requires anybody to lead
the applause"
Evening star., 1921-12-05

The novelist who engages in politi
cal discussion is slightly Handicapped
in influence by the suspicion that he
is a personal press agent for his pub.
fishers.
Evening star., 1921-12-05

The police point out that man who
would be guilty of the theft Of an en-
tire automobile would not hesitate to
steal a few license tags.
Evening star., 1921-12-05
The Indonitable Ego.

When men set out with purpose strong
To benefit a nation,
Some spotlight grabber comes along
And spoils the calculation.
Evening star., 1921-12-05

A large quantity Of Germany's cur
rency is about as valuable in financial
affairs as turtle serum was in sick
ness.
Evening star., 1921-12-05

It would be unreasonable to COM
plain of a snowstorm that holds off
until December is well under way.
Evening star., 1921-12-05

Jud Tunkins says the taxpayers
who provide the salaries for diplomats
are liable to get over the old idea
that politeness doesn't cost anything.
Evening star., 1921-12-05

The mailed fist precipitated the last
war and the pussyfoot is liable to
cause the next-Columbia Is. Co.
Record.
Evening star., 1921-12-05

Who'll be the first dealer to ad-
yertise: "Get an automobile or an
automobile will get you?'-Green-
VILE Is. c. Piedmont.
Evening star., 1921-12-05

Little children should also begin
their Christmas goodness early
Syracuse Herald
Evening star., 1921-12-05

A telephone pole never hits an auto
except in self-defense.-Toled Blade.