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Evening star., 1921-09-25
Cole Blease Reappears.

Again, after several years. the name
Of Cole Blease appears In political
news from South Carolina. It is in
connection with the next gubernatorial
race, which takes place next year.
Col. Blease has not announced, but
an announcement is expected. In pub
lie addresses and interviews he Is fiirt-
ing with the subject. He has had just
enough of politics to give him taste
for the game, and just enough sue.
cess as a player to enable him to bear
losses with equanimity. He has suf-
fered some losses. He is in private life
now as the result of defeat for scat
in the United States Senate.
Starting in political life as a protege
and imitator of Benjamin Tillman. Col.
Blease soon attracted as much atten-
ton at home as his sponsor and model
for bold outgivings and extravagances
Of expression. He seemed to cultivate
invective, and to depend upon such
resources for silercing a rival and
carrying point.
At last. as often happens. the inita-
tor and the initiated fell out. A dis
pute arose as to which had first ex-
claimed in public speech, in reply to
citation of the Constitution in q
debate. ITO hell with the Constitu-
tion!" They were never afterward
friendly. The older man toned down
as he advanced in years. while the
younger became harsher Of tongue and
more extreme Of view.
When Col. Blease several years ago
was defeated for the Senate the popu.
lar Judgment at home and elsewhere
was that South Carolina had lost taste
for men of his type. and was returning
to men Of the type Of Hampton and
Butler. Was that hasty judgment?
Or shall we see It confirmed next yeaI
il Col. Blease enters for the governor
ship on his record In ONCE and the
sentiments he proclaimed at that time,
and later?
Evening star., 1921-09-25
Uncle Toms Cabin.

A woman credited with being the
first person to play the part Little
Eva In "Uncle Toms Cabin" cele-
brated her seventy-third birthday q
few days ago at her home, Cambridge,
Mass. Her name is Mrs. Cordelia
Howard Macdonald, and when she
came on the stage Of the Troy Mu-
scum. Troy. N. z, September n, 1859,
as Little Eva, she was little Cor.
della Howard" aged four years.
The book Of Harriet Beecher Stowe
and the play made from it are prob
ably not better known in Washington
than elsewhere in the United States,
yet there is a connection between
Washington and ''Uncle Toms Cabin"
which. although It has often been
told. is not generally remembered.
Uncle Toms Cabin was first pub
lished in Washington as a serial story
i'll a Washington newspaper, and 1t
has been said on what appears to be
responsible authority that the first
chapter Of the story was written In
the little frame house at the south.
west corner Of Ssth street and Pros.
pect avenue formerly Lingan street..
which for more than half q century
- "a . =. z. 4x. = i. +. i u. A.
Evening star., 1921-09-25
Best Dressed Woman in World.

To Mrs. Smith Wilkinson OF Not
tingham. England, known as the
Countess of Monte Cristo." Lon
don Chronicle correspondent awards
the honor of being the best dressed
woman in the world" during the
tails incidents in the champions.
recent shopping trip to London. The
visit. he explained, was to be her
Anal reconnaissance before stay of
three weeks. spent In the best suite
Of q leading hotel ' -. --
Most of my best things have al
ready gone to London" Mrs. wilkin-
] have here does not include my lat
est purchases; besides. shall be buy
ing more tomorrow. You see. shall
require at least 800 gowns. 200
hats and 100 pairs of shoes for
my three weeks stay in London, be-
ties. II am the best dressed woman
in the world I have a reputation to
keep up. haven't II"
It would be we'll nigh impossible
to exaggerate the beauty and the
value of Mrs. Smith Wiikinson's
gowns. hats and wardrobe generally.
continues the writer.
champagne and trimmed with nays-
terious white fur that is like moth
ing else in the world. 1t comes from
China.
There is a worlds collection of real
seal, Russian sables, cascaded SO that
= definite pattern is formed by the
furs.
There is q coat OF moleskin. the
furs actually. arranged In q flower
pattern $50 that Il shall be different
TO everybody else's molesfin coat" as
Mrs. emith Wilkinson explained. =
Evening star., 1921-09-25
A,yenda.

This word "agenda" is having what
theatrical folk would call a run"
Modistes and haberdashers might say
that "asenda" In "in vogue" Other
persons might say that ''agenda" is
''all the rage" 1t is leading word, a
very prominent word. ana never seems
to make its appearance in its singular
number, which In ''agendum."
Before the world turned to 'agenda"
1t was simply crazy" over ''alloca-
ton" It became popular during the
war In connection with ships and
loans. The ALLEGATION Of shipping ana
the ALLEGATION" Of loans came to be
current phrases. The Senate called on
Mr.. Wilson for information as to how
he had "allocated'' certain funds. In q
newspaper story about an operatic
benefit It was said that "the ALLEGATION
Of boxes is to be based on the size and
date Of the contribution" "Allocation'
is so closely allied to "allot.' assign
and "apportion" that the shipping and
Treasury authorities might Just AZ we'll
have said the allotment" Of ships ana
the .'apportionment" OF funds. But
words come into fashion ~ do styles
In socks and neclkties.
And now Il - ''agsnds. y" The words
Evening star., 1921-09-25
For Fun, Not Study.

Efforts. it is said, will be made to
eliminate from the District public
night schools" the transient students.
$50 dubbed because they attend school
frregularly and for the purpose Of
seeking amusement instead Of knowi.
edge
This is surprise to very many men.
The surprise is not that the school au-
thorities should contemplate "elimina'
tion," of such non-students. The sur
prise is that there are in attendance in
the public schools. day or night. any
young persons who attend school for
the purpose Of seeking amusement In
stead of knowledge" 1t is not really
that there are such persons,
but 1t is q shock to learn that any OF
them are in the public schools.
It has always been believed that all
these persons were in college.
Evening star., 1921-09-25
National Identification Bureau.

Several speakers before the Inter-
national Association for Identification
have urged the establishment of q ma
tional bureau for Identification as a
means of systematizing the work and
co-ordinating the means Of catching
criminals. The Attorney General and
others have said that such a bureau
would be a clearing house for all data
collected by police departments
throughout the country.
Detection Of crime and apprehension
Of criminals are important matters,
and efficiency in detection should keep
pace with efficiency" in the commits
sion of crime. Opinion Of the men who
devote their life and talent to crime
detection must carry weight, and If a
national bureau would aid ii, the pro-
lection Of the public against criminals
such a central institution will prob
ably be set up.
Evening star., 1921-09-25

was the home Of Mrs. p. d. e. N.
Southworth. author Of upwards Of fifty
novels that were popular in their time.
Not many weeks ago. In an article
in The Sunday Star on Mrs. South
worth. it was told that she and
Harriet Beecher Stowe were close
friends Of long standing. Mrs. Stowe.
after a term at teaching in Kentucky,
came to visit Mrs. Southworth at her
cottage. Mrs. Southworth had then
become q writer of renown and both
women held strong anti-siavery optn-
ions. Mrs. Stowe, In telling of her
teaching, related a story which i'm
pressed Mrs. Southworth. Just at
that time DR.. Gamaliel Bailey, pub
Usher Of the National Era Of this
city, a paper in which many of Mrs.
Southworth's early stories had ap-
peared, called at the cottage. He
came to ask Mrs. Southworth to
write something appropriate for a
Forthcoming Christmas number of the
Era. Mrs. Southworth introduced DIR.
Bailey to Mrs. Stowe and suggested
that she, Mrs. Stowe, submit to DR..
Bailey tho story which she had told
u few moments before. Soon after
this meeting Mrs. Stowe handed to
DR.. Bailey short story. entitled
Life Among the Lowly." DR.. Bailey
published it and 1t was well received
by readers Of the Era. Both DR.. Bal.
ley and Mrs. Southworth urged Mrs.
Stowe to continue the story, and the
latter, on the eve Of leaving for her
home, agreed to send DIR. Bailey an
other chapter. This was followed by
another and another. and thus the
story grew. Later it was published
in book form and given the title
Uncle Toms Cabin" 1t was a book
which had a remarkable influence on
public opinion in the United States.
Evening star., 1921-09-25
Consuls as World Trade Scouts

ficient that material from the field
should be readable and interesting
it must be timely. precise and OF such
character as Will point the way to
definite possibilities for American
trade.
Attention is now being paid to the
training of consular officers along
these lines and to the administration
ever it is found that young officers
possess commercial talent and par
tfcular aptitude in economic matters.
1t is proposed that every facility shall
be afforded them for Strengthening
their work and advancing their ca
cfaiization. The harmonious work of
the two departments will be OF in.
estimable value in disclosing attrac-
tive fields for the display of Ameri-
can initiative.
In addition to the commercial infor-
nation which they supply to the DEPART
ment Of Commerce, the American consul
lar officers abroad. as agents Of the
State Department, are charged with
many duties Of a non-commercial nature.
Perhaps their highest function is that Of
the protection Of American citizens, but
as representatives OF our business in
terests and those OF American citizens
In general, their SeTSlCeS aLV CONSTANTLY
called into reouisition by other depart,
ments of the government. 80 that their
activities touch practically every phase
OF governmental work.
The broad sphere Of consular uSeful-
ness in connection with the conduct OF
our foreign relations Is quite independ-
ent Of such direct trade promotion rs
these officers are able to influence
through their close familiarity with for.
eign conditions and their local connec-
tions in the communities in which they
serve. As duly recognized omctaI rep
resentatives of the United States they
maintain constant contact with the local
foreign officials and business men.
OFTEN their work Is wholly political ;
sometimes 1t relates principally to ship.
ping and the relief and profession Of
American seamen. Frequently. indeed,
the control Of alien immigration through
tho passport wise system together with
quarantine and other measures relating
to the public health impose such bur
dens upon their otfioes as to limit the
attention which can be given to seeking
cut and reporting developments along
EcumrnArcaal liuAG,
Evening star., 1921-09-25
Cox and NcAdoo, and 1924.

Prior to the San Francisco conven-
ton, and, indeed, after that body had
assembled, there was much talk OF
making the democratic ticket Cox and
McAdoo, or McAdoo and Cox.
The argument In favor of putting
Gov. Cox in front was that as he had
three times demonstrated his strength
at home. and the republicans had gone
to Ohio for their candidate. the logical
and promising thing would be to pit
Buckeye against Buckeye, and thereby
make certain Of very important state.
The argument in favor Of Mr.. Nc.
Adoo was that as President Wilson's
son.in.law he would as the candidate
command the whole hearted support OF
the administration.
Neither ticket proved negotiable.
Neither Gov. Cox nor Mr.. McAdoo
would consider second place. Both
were strong-indeed, the only strong
men in the contestant strenuous
tussle began-a seesaw through many
O2llOLS, Will SIOSs IVA AA LILO SAAA sAAS
winner.
Again there is talk Of the ticket OF
Cox and McAdoo. 1t could not be NC
Adoo and Cox, because Gov. Cox after
making a race in first place could not
make one in second. The argument Is
that as the two men remain In the
forefront of the democratic picture
their association in an appeal to the
country would command the party's
full resources at the polls.
But the McAdoo men are not per-
suaded. They point to last year. when.
despite the fact that Gov. Cox had the
full support of the administration and
was in full charge at home. he was
terribly beaten, losing his state by
nearly 100000 and the country by
nearly 1000, 900 votes. That record
alone would be a fatal handicap. What
man for second place could strengthen
such q man for first?
Evening star., 1921-09-25
Hall Of the Arms Farley.

The conference on armament limita-
ton will be held In hall about which
there was prophecy. When the Pan
American building was planned 1t was
provided that 1t contain an assembly
hall which might be called 1.-The hall Of
the American republics" or 1.-The hall
Of American ambassadors" and before
the corner stone was laid 1t was written
by men interested In the Pan-American
Union that this hall will be an ideal
place for great international confer
ences, for receptions to distinguished
foreigners and for such other gather
ings, not only American but world
wide in interest, which require or are
entitled to a noble environment" This
assembly room now bears the name
Hall Of the Americas" though at
about the time Of the dedication Of the
building it was called the Hall Of the
Republics. 1t lis here that the inter-
national conference on limitation Of
armaments will sit. The hall is 100
feet long. 70 feet wide and has a
normal seating capacity Of 700 persons.
The armament limitation conference
will sit in one of the beautiful build
ings of Washington-one Of the beau
tiful buildings Of the world. Its walls
are of white marble. and its architec'
ture represents q combination Of the
classical with the Spanish renaissance.
The structure and its gardens repre-.
sent an investment Of $1.100.00o. of
which the American republics con.
tributed $25o,00 and Andrew Carnegie
$3.50, 900. The corner stone Of the build
ing is inscribed: Building Of the
American Republics. erected through
the public-spirited gift Of Andrew Car
neeie and the contributions Of all the
republics upon ground provided by the
government of the United States, May
II. 1905"
The corner stone was laid by Presi-
dent Roosevelt, and addresses were
made by him, Elihu Root. Secretary Of
State; Ambassador Nabuco from Brazil.
Andrew Carnegie and John Barrett.
At the dedication service April 26, 1910,
addresses were made by President
Taft, Philander c. Knox, Secretary OF
State: Senator F;lihu Root. Leon de la
Barra. Mexican ambassador, and An
drew Carnegie.
This building, home of the Bureau Of
American Republics and the central
headquarters of the Pan-American
Union, whose purpose "is the develop.
ment of closer cultural, commercial
and financial relations between the re-
publics of the American continent. and
to promote friendly intercourse, peace
and closer understanding" may be-
come by reason Of the approaching
arms conference one Of the historic
structures Of the world.
Evening star., 1921-09-25
Politics at Home
Exchanging Compliments.

The republicans In Congress are ad-
dressed by their opponents in some.
thing like these terms: "Why don't you
fellows get a move on? You made
large promises last year. You told the
voters that II they'd put you In COM
plete control you'd straighten out
things in jiffy. They accepted your
assurance. and by the largest popular
majority ever given in this country
put everything into your hands. And
yet you have done nothing but adver-
tise your dissensions now that you are
called upon for action. Do something!
Give US relief from the woes you so
eloquently and persuasively described
in the Harding campaign"
To which the republicans make re-
ply in something like these terms:
I'VE like your gall! After creating
such mess as the country has hither.
to never known. you want it cleaned
up while you wait. 1t can't be done.
We didn't promise to do it In such
short order. But we'll do it. The truth
is dawning, and the impatience Of tho
people, now that they are becoming
aware Of our difficulties created by
you. will give place to sympathy and
assistance
The gait Of the republicans leaves
something to be desired. They have
not moved with the celebrity and sue
cess expected. But that their difficult
ties have been. and still are, great,
and that the mess they inherited is
unique for size and composition can
not be denied. Nothing comparable is
to be found in our history. But. large
and unique as it is. the mess must be
cleaned up: and the process as 1t de-
velops will both interest and instruct
the country. A job OF such proportions
and complexities calls for time and
the most careful calculations an in
telligent leadership is capable Of.
Evening star., 1921-09-25

Now that the United States is start
ing on q new era Of foreign trade
and seeking markets for its export
able surplus in all parts of the world.
one Of the important phases Of the
REORGANIZATION Of the federal service
IL to make these consuls render more
timely and efficient assistance to the
American producers and shippers. 1t
il also proposed and steps have been
actually taken to train men of par
ticular talent and aptitude for COM
mercial activities as foreign repre-
sentattyes Of the United States gov
ernment.
This not only builds . more de-
pendable service for those especially
interested In foreign trade. but offers
a new field for which the young men
OF this country can At themselves.
with q promising future. Such spe-
cial training for foreign service must
also result in q better standing for
the United States in the Held OF in
ternational relations.
The Importance of these efforts to
improve the commercial activities of
the consular service are emphasized
by wilbur J. Carr, director of that
particular agency OF the State De-
partment. With the growth of the
exportable surplus of competitive
United States products. . correspond
ing effort has been made to place the
commercial work of consular officeh
more on basis Of practical aid in
the realization of concrete results.
Director Carr explains.
II is with particular reference to
this phase OF Improvement that the
reorEanisation of the Department Of
Commences bureau of foreign and
domestic commerce on a commodity
basis viii be OF the greatest aid.
Through the hearty spirit of co-oper-
alton existing between the two de-
partments it viii be possible In the
future for consular .offices in the field
to be more specifically guided In their
commercial work, so that their ef-
forts may be directed into the most
profitable channels and their reports
and trade letters made 70 Amoody
only such information ~ n OF high
tutiiisable value. It IL no longer suf-
Evening star., 1921-09-25
scheer Warns Against Force.

Admiral Scheer, the hero OF Skage-
rae" commenting in the Vossische
Zeitune on the assassination Of Ere
bereer. warns the German youth that
IL cannot expect political progress
throurh force and violence. His judg-
ment is the more striking since he
himself has suffered from the assassin
He writes:
"After the revolution and because
Of the terrible sacrifices which the
great war demanded, human life has
become less valuable. While horror
is everywhere shown OF a crime COM
mitted for selfish reasons, extraordi-
nary Indulgence Is manifested for a
political murder.
"But can q political crime In itself
BE- justified or at least excused? Or
der cannot be restored among us by
FORCE. but only through the power OF
Evening star., 1921-09-25
Coming Back?

George B. Mcclellan. now wearing
the title of colonel from service in the
world war, returned home from Eu.
rope the other day, and said to an In
terviewer:
"I am lust aching to get into the
campaign. As soon as I settle one or
two little things that must be at
tended to I am going to tear on my
coat and enter the night In behalf OF
Mayor Hylan."
Does this foretell something further
for Col. Mcclellan himself in politics?
He is only fifty-six, and yet q veteran
in that field. A quarter century ago
he was a member Of Congress, and
served several terms. He retired to be-
come mayor Of New York. and had
two terms in that office. He did not.
however, get along well with Leader
Murphy of Tammany Hall, and the
disagreement cost him his pulp at
home, He has since been in private
life, waiting, it has been thought, Tor
a chance to re-enter public life.
II he can make it, this is good time
for the colonel to get into the game
again. The New York democracy. is
IMPOVERISHED in the way Of state lead
ers-an unusual state OF case. It has
but one who commands much notice.
Gov. Smith made reputation at Albany,
and is now under discussion for a
third nomination and second term
next year.
Col. Mcclellan and Gov. Smith have
something in common, and yet are diff
ferent, too. Both know the practical
side Of politics, and play the game in
a practical way. But, in addition, the
colonel knows life in its larger, ampler
aspects. He Is an author, and has
written several books. He Is travelled
man. ana has a wide acquaintance with
the public men Of his own and other
countries.
Col. Mcclellan entered politics as a
nrntese Of Richard Croker. but while
in Congress was not known a.
.croker,s man." He carried himself
well in the House. and became one OF
his party's leaders there.
Evening star., 1921-09-25
Rate by Mail-Payable in Advance.
MARYLAND and virginia.
Debt Problem Not Political.

II considerations Of party politics
could be eliminated or kept in the
background the task Of Congress in
considering and disposing of its i'm
portant legislative program would be
greatly expedited, Of course, and the
country would benefit by the early set
tlement Of questions, the unsettlement
Of which keeps the business world in
q state Of uncertainty and retards the
return of full prosperity. Probably 1t
is too much to expect or hope that
party advantage will not be sought,
both by the minority and the majority,
when it comes to consideration Of the
tariff. taxation and kindred questions
of domestic policy. but there are pend
ing other matters Of vital consequence
as to which decisions must be arrived
at and with the determining Of which
partisanship has no proper concern.
One such measure, now before the
Senate, is known as the allied debt
funding bill. and confers upon the Sec
retary Of the Treasury. with the ap-
proval Of the President, authority to
enter into and conclude negotiations
to place the eleven billion dollars Of
debts owed this government by the
governments Of Europe on some salts
factory and business-like basis. The
necessity Of a refunding Of the Euro
pean debt and the reasons which
prompted the administrative branch Of
the government to ask that the Secre-
tary Of the Treasury be given q free
hand In the negotiations are explained
in an article published elsewhere In
today's Star. II there Is anywhere in
this whole problem of the foreign debt
any element which ought to be or with
propriety could be made matter for
partisan controversy its presence there
has not yet been disclosed. On the con-
trary, every apparent consideration OF
patriotism and good business sense de-
mands that politics shall be kept out
Of 1t.
This is the view taken by former
Vice President Marshall. the staunch-
ness of whose democratic partisanship
no ono has ever questioned. His signed
article on this page Of today's Star,
which Is a plea that competency be
given an opportunity to function. is
timely and well worth reading. Speak
ing Of the problem Of funding the
European debt and Of Secretary Mel
Ion, who, he says. 'has certainly dis
closed in his business life that he
knows a dollar when he sees one," the
former Vice President concludes: al
though he Is not Of my political faith, I
have not yet reached the point where
can even dream Of his being traitor
to the best interests Of his and my
country. Because Of his training and
experience, prefer a settlement that
he shall make to one authorized to be
made by hard and fast rules which
may not at all be applicable to the
circumstances when the time Of adj
justment comes"