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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-18
CHINA CAN'T DO WORSE.

But why can't the peace conference
keep its hands on China? II should
restore tho rights Of that country and
then leave It free to do an 1t pleases
inst an any other nation Is free. II
America can impose a so per cent tar
in why may not China do the same
thing? IL America IL perfectly free
to write any tariff she plcases why
should not China be equally free?
China can't mako as bad mess OF
II as America has made and Will make
China will not take more than IS from
the Chinese for every dollar that goes
into her treasury and this America
has been In the habit OF doing FOR
years and decades.
Chinas rights should be ncknowl-
edged at once or not at all. IL 1t is
asserted that she IL not capable OF
self government how will she learn
self government without practicing It
No one can learn to swim while keep
ing away from the water. The world
| is putting UP with such government,
as is furnished by other free nations
Why not with the self government,
that China will have? The nations
| that are regulating Chinas affairs
have not shown in their own con.
duct that they are capable CT teach.
| ing .---Jacksonville (Fla.) Times Union
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-18
A VALUABLE ASSET.

Mr.. Elijah A. Newell. who died a,
his home in Springfield. Mass. last
week. had spent nearly half a CEN
fury in the municipal administration,
including thirty-five years OF consecu-
while largely the same az the office
of clerk OF City Council In our city.
has a much wider scope in many New
England cities. covering the activities
OF practically all the city departments.
Yet throughout his long period OF SER
vice. which witnessed many changes
in the political complexion Of the
municipal administration, this faith
ful and efficient officer was continued
in his post.
There was nothing perfunctory
about the work OF City Clerk Newell,
says the Springfield Republican in the
course OF leading editorial referring
to his career, but 1T was marked TO
an extraordinary degree by its human
quality. Mr.. Newel's personal equip
ment for the position which he held
30 long was exceptional. and no city
clerk In Massachusetts knew his bust
ness better. His judgments, based. or
sound common sense as we'll as or
thorough familiarity with law and
precedent, seldom II ever had to bs
reviewed I. has been valuable
asset to Springfield that succeeding
administrations have had access L
his minute yet comprehensive knowl-
edge and to his counsel, freely ant
/ frankly given, without personal o.
partisan bias. though never obtruded
and ii may be said that the city ca,
! take some legitimate pride in hav
ing recognized the fact by keepin,
him in office without opposition"
This capable official was retaine,
in his position because his service
were an asset TO the city. But hoy
different would have been his lot ha'
he been. serving the people Of VIII
mington instead OF the people O
Springfield, Mass. At the first par
tisan change in the City Counci
that Installed In power the politi
cal party with which he was not af
fliated. he would have been summaril
removed and some one possibly IA
less efficient installed in his place.
There is valuable object-lesso
In this interesting incident.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-18
NEW ENGLAND RAILROADS.

While opposing outside control OF
the railroads Of New England, the
Public Utilities Commission Of Mas
sachusctts acknowledges that the
question Of how 70 make the proper
ties pay their way Is difncult one to
answer.
Operating costs are high In New
England; the distances are 90 short
that there Ia no opportunity OF max
Ing money on long hauls as In the
West and unless rates are advanced
and manufacturers and merchants are
willing to pay them. service will con-
tlnue impaired, or even be lessened.
Realizing this, the commission sug-
Hests action by the New England
States by which the credit of the rail-
roads would be maintained. In this
remedy there Is broad hint OF the
use OF the credit OF the states.
Opponents OF State guarantees OF
railroad obligations perhaps will pre-
fer having the New England lines
affiliated with the Pennsylvania or the
New York Central for the purpose OF
putting upon tho prosperous trunk
lines n reasonable part of the terminal
charges which are responsible for tho
financial difficulties OF the New Havcr
and the Boston and Maine. The idea
of a system OF roads independent Of
the transcontinental companies il 81
course attractive; the New England
states can purchase the properties OF
guarantee their obligations, or tn,
BUSINESS interests can pay highel
rates as the price Of freedom from con
troll by New York or the West. Al
yet no definite policy has bsen wori<e,
out. There has been a good deal o
talk, but no sign OF agreement is II
sight
However. one thing is certain tn
prosperity Of New England win M
be complete until the stocks ant
bonds Of the principal railroads 0
New England are in the investmen
class Providence Journal
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-18
1now LONG, 0 LORD r

So long as some pastors love tho
almighty dollar more than they do the
practice Of. pure ethics: so long az
Maryland has lax marriage lawn while
nearby States have modern ones-and
80 long as lovcsick SWANS and maid
ems decide that waiting Is a poor pol-
icy-so long as that trinity OF Ncondi-
tons exists we may expect the no.
torious marriage mill" to operate at
Elkton. Maryland.
Elkton and Reno arc being coupled
together
The one marries you while you
wait: the other divorces you, The
one compliments the other when you
think OF disgraceful social conditions
Unfrocked pastors, who. In the eyes
OF their ecclesiastical superiors, have
clearly shown their unfitness for their
holys duties, fight to enter other
churches--not to preach Jesus Christ
and Him crucifled," but to tie the kno,
between trains Mt Elkton and split
the fees with taxicab drivers who
know a square suy' when they sec
one.
How long, o Lord. how long7"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-18
THE OUTLOOK IN FRANCE.

The new French Cabinet does not
look like one destined to long and
happy life. Three of the strongest
folios declined them. One of them. M
Niviani. doubtless expects to be Pre-
mier himself some day. and will be q
disturbing critic on the Governments
flank. IL was confidently expected
that Andre Tardieu would take office.
but he refused. and 1t is noteworthy
that his refusal followed a consulta-
ton with Clemenceau. That old up
setter OF Ministries may be counting
upon adding another scalp to his coll
lection. Certainly there can be no love
lost between him and Poincare.
From the published statements of
the new Prime Minister 1t is clear
that he is under no illusions as 10 his
hold on power. He knows that II Is
precarious. He declares that the hour
is grave" for France. and calls
upon all men of goodwill to unite in
patriotic spirit. This has scarcely
been his own rule of conduct during
the past six months but let that pass
M. PoiHcare now perceives the need
of policy which will bring harmony
both at home and abroad. He has
made 1t pretty plain that he intends
loyalty TO accept the commitments
made by his predecessor, both a.
| Washington and at Cannes. France
/ is ready to take part In tbs
Genoa conference, perhaps on slightly
changed conditions. The treaty with
England. somewhat modified, she II
prepared to proceed with. In the mat
ter OF the partial Moratorium for Ger
many, the new French Premier will
not challenge, any more than did tn,
old one, the final authority of tn
Preparations Commission. Poincar
wishes the Supreme Council to ceas
to function as soon as may be, bu
Lloyd George had expressed the sam
desire before BRAND fell. So Their
need be no friction on that score
New York Times.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-18
JOHN FIsKE.

Editor Every Evening: a letter In
Mondays Every Evening about the
birthplace OF John Fiske, the historian,
seems to need reply. although 1t In
not really OF vital importance.
l happen to know that long years
ago there were near Smyrna. on or near
Duck Greek. large forests or pine and
other trees A company called The
Woodchoppers Company was formed
by a Mr.. Lore from New Jersey and
a Mr. John Green. native OF Smyrna.
In those times 1t was OF considerable
Importance. My father. Daniel corbit
Of then Cantwells Bridge. now Odes-
sa, was among those who purchased
from this company.
To the family OF John Green son
was born. named John .Flske Green.
The mother died soon after and the
father took the boy to his wdfe's fam
| lily, maiden ladies in New England
named Fisle. They adopted the boy
changing his name, to Fiske. They
educated him and / presume were
very proud of the son who became &c
famous. lie frequently lectured IT
/ Wilmington and was often the cues
of my cousin, former Senator Anthony
Higgins. Mr.. Fiske greatly enjoyed
being called a Delnwarean and in after
years often referred to the fact.
DR.. Dallas Lore sharp Of the Uni
versity OF Massachusetts, In of the sam,
Lore family with whom John Green
the father of John Fiske. was associ
ated. ! recently had the pleasure o
entertaining Or. Sharp. who enioye'
hearing a little more about his Lor
relatives and OF John Fishes havini
been born In little Delaware.
Yours sincerely, Mary corbit Warner
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-18
Shall the Forests Change Keepers ?

tho country have seized upon such ez-
preesons as these and made d Roman
holiday. It scarcely seems neccsgary
10 get forth their rebuttal. which tn
intelligent American newspsp per reader
VIII easily imagine. WITH regard 20
the secrctary's great major premise
that natural resources ara irexhaust-
I.,lc. the consergationists h-ye pointed
out that this. ss a matter OF fact, APP
plies only 10 air and water, and they
~ on to give the long iist u natural
resources that nave been exhausted or
impaired In this country. II the Sec
rotary Is right in saying mat natural
resources shotld be made as easily
accessible as possible, then they urge
the whole science Of conse wa ton. AK
practiced all over the civilized world,
| i8 a mistake. This science wnicn mas
enabled the F-rench and tAs fse~-aan
70 perpetuate their forests and gam"
down through the centuries. tho lark
Of which has left SO much Of China a
barren waste torn BIZ food, IA really
lail unnecessary In fact tho secretary
seems to have taken, in his Colorado
/ Springs interview. a high and lonely
| position where the conservationis+
/ SLIPPERS can crack away ~ him from
/ several different directions and they
hzve not neglected the opportunity.
i This, then, Is the rea, Issue behind
/ the transfer project. The only ogf~T-
sible reason brought forward for u ~
i tfat the Interior Department IL the
official real estate office OF The nation
n and should have charge of al ard
|. deals TO prevent duplication. The
ii Forest Service has certain grazing
j rights to lease and a limited and d.
i rninfshing number Of hones.esds 20
). give away along strears The In
-iterior Department, IL ~ cisfr1ed. should
exercise these functions. But u also
/. wanfs the forests themselves. This
III tie conservationfsts say. IS a case Of
: demanding the hide because you do
: serve the tan and the two cannot b
separa ted. But this whole contention
lis a roinor one, a smoke screen 20 hide
gne real issue.
At frst il looked as though Tho
stranseer might be rushed through "a
7 part Of a general REORGANIZATION
J. scheme without much attention being
Q focused on IL. But It has beer en-
2 bodied IN several other measures and
o so brought out into the open, where ~
: enemies have a, better chance 20 at
o tack II, and its friends TO defend Il.
= The Alaska forests are a special
phase OF the question. which WIFI bs
/ taken up IN g future Has1n letter
'e The main fact, which this erticle aims
u 70 set forth innpartiaIly, Is that the
" transfer IL intended 70 be. and will
ie be 90 some extent II It takes place
y. change Of policy toward the national
q forests from that Of scientific con-
re seryation in the Roosevelt .rradftior
ne In the direction Of free use" in the
S. pioneer sense. The fact that Secre
at AIRY Fall would have charge OF ths
- forests. in view OF his expressed polio,
IN with regard 10 all natural resources
as seems sufficient proof OF this.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-18

MAKING AMERICANS OF THEM.

"Oh. they don't assimilate, /. the
hunlties and dagoes: that's why the
Northern immigration Is SO much su-
perior." Many will think this familiar
but quite superficial opinion justified
by the figures on the citizenship sta
tus OF adult forelsn-born issued this
week by the Census Bureau. There are
twelve and half million immigrants
in the Republic. of whom not quite
one-half--49.T per oent--are naturally
ed. The Welsh take the position ot
honor. No less than 7a.a per cent Of
them have become fun citizens. OF
the immigrants from Germany Swe-
Gen. and Denmark, more than 10 per
cent are naturalzed; of those from
England, Ireland and Norway, more
than G5 per cent. But look towards the
| foot OF the list. The Poles, Italians.
Hungarians. Jugosiavs. and Let's do
not top 80 per cent and the Greeks and
Portuguese do not reach IS per cent.
Does this report not show who Is
easily Americanized and who is not?
1t shows nothing OF the sort, for IL
takes no account of cardinal factor,
the time element. A vast majority of
immigrants from the British Isles
| Scandinavia and Germany have been
I here many years, while. most OF thos.
from Southern and Eastern Europe
are newcomers. In 1900 We had no less
than 2.7s2,0 immigrants from the
Il United Kingdom; in 1910, 2,572, 900
:. and in 1920, only 2,o62, 600, That is
most OF the British born have beer
!, here SO long that the very consid.
'lerable current immigration lags be.
|, hind the death rate. The figures fol
the German-borr are similar, s13,.
; 900 in 1900, 2,499 900 in 1910, and only
I ,s4s,00o deductions We're made FOL
excised territory in 1920. This ole
/ stock has had time for naturalization
!, But of the Italians there were les
!, than half-million in 1900 and nearl,
one and half millions 1920. Their,
, were S,513 Greeks in 1900 and 161 0oi
| In 1920. Great numbers have not hat
; time to settle down. The German
> with first papers are less than one
, tenth as many as the fully naturalize,
, Germans. But the Italians with frs
3 papers. making haste towards full
citizenship, are more than one-thir'
the number fully naturalized
II Careful students believe that tn
new immigration" tends to becom
q naturalized even more rapidly thal
o the old. a Briton coming here find
o himself in a land much like Britain
: and often sees no reason for a quic
:, assumption of the new citizenship
q The Slav usually feels that he ha
burnt his ships behind him; he
in a totally new and much better lant
and wishes. to Identify himself wit
lit--New York Evening Post.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-18
THOSE CROWN GEMS,

Here is dispatch that may inter-
est many persons:
Berlin, Jan. II: It is reported on
apparently good authority that the
crown jewels OF Russia have been
pawned to Hugo SHINES for so per
cent OF their estimated value, an
amount not disclosed. He received
them from Russian representative.
Among them Is the famous Or
Ion diamond. principal adornment of
the scepter. 1913 carats, and valued
at more than million dollars. 1t is
said 10 have been stolen by a soldier
from an idols eye and presented to
Catherine IL OF Russia by Count
Gregory Orion about 1772.
Some time ago 1t was reported the
Russian crown Jewels. including the
black pearl necklace valued at almost
half a million dollars, had been saved
by Prince Yusopor. alleged slayer OF
Rasputin, who was married to a sec
ond cousin OF the Gar"
From time TO time stories come
from abroad. saying that this dealer
and that one has the Russian gems
in his possession. II one believes
all he hears, there must be at least q
score OF sets OF crown gems in exist.
ence. The question is. which is tn,
authentic set?
Some folk. who love to show how
many beef steaks they have piled TO
ward Heaven by wearing jewelry os
tentatiously, would consider it socia
asset TO possess those jewels. Our ad
vice TO them is. 1, they must buy a set
DO certain that II Is the right set
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-18

and T. = our susss that hs viii turn
out - neat bit II work - ever
came from . cobbler's last.
lfsths Dmporian. who for Hitting
instant basks in the publicity spot
light. has any business ability At All
ne viii immediately incorporate him.
self, and advertise.
''Cobbler extraordinary by APP
pointment to tho White House."
There are. in this broad land Of ours.
hundreds Of thousands OF weak
minded folk who feel that their cup
Of Joy would overflow could they be
invited just once to some White
House affair and have their name
listed In the society columns accord
ingly. But II one can't enter that
sacred circle, what else could be bet
ter than TO stick out a shoe and say,
II was placed there by a chap In EN-
poria, Kansas. lie half-soles for the
President and me. Fine work. Only
takes a few shoes a year. Yes, quite
expensive. but then. one must keep
away from the vulgar shops where
hoi-polloi gathers. Yes, i buy my
breeches In England from the Kings
own outfitter, but I quit sending my
shoes there for repairs when tina,
Emporia chap stated that he could
take on one more American Job"
Stranger things than that have
happened.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-18
NEED or SMALL SCHOOLS.

In hts report 20 the Philadelphia
Heard of Education, recently sub
mits.d. President Rowan made
stronx plea for small schools and
NOR. os them. lie referred TO the
general tendency toward large and
expensivcly equipped school buildings.
requiring a costly organization. and
expressed his nrm conviction that
much moro good would be secured
from smaller schools. 40 located as
10 meet neiehhcrhood requirements
IN a thorough manner.
A larger number OF small school
buildings, i'residcn, Rowan con-
tended would enable the principals
better to supervise the classes they
would eliminate any need of assist
ant principals; also. bring the school.
nearer TO the small children and thus
minimize the danger which comes
from traffic when the little ones are
compelled 10 travel long distances.
THIS advice 4. applicable 20 our city
~ we'll a. 20 Philadelphia. Here. a.
elsewhere. the tendency has been 10
allow school facilities TO las behind
the real demands Of tho times. and
shsn cndcavor 10 repair the necessity
Tor more school room by the con-
struct,on OF a large and costly build
ina. And this policy has been pur-
sned for 20 many years that the de-
mand for education for the youth OF
our city hne grown far beyond the
supply OF school buildings and the
crying need IL for more buildings
The POLICY Of false economy that
checked a wise plan adopted by our
Beard Of Educasion more than forty
years ago. of erecting one school
building a year. has proved almost
disastrous In It's results. and large
expenditures VIII now have 20 be pro-
vided for IN order 70 advance our
educational facilities 20 the needed
roir, Of sufNcicncy and excellence.
smaller school buildings. suited &c
neishhorhood needs. ought to do much
20 relieve the situation. in connection
with the pending plan OF altering old
school buildings 40 as 20 meet modern
requirements. The ''ii,,le red schoo
house" Of our fathers and grand
fathers. which served them 30 we'll In
their day. has not been ai,ose;he,
successfully replaced by modern en-
deavors. II may be well TO return
to the old plan. in a way. in respec
of the erection OF smaller school build
inss where they Will render the bes
service.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-18

r. a. spAdy lives IN E,nporia. Kan
sas.
There's nothing startling In tina,
fact.
Bu, read this dispatch from the
western plains:
Emporia. Kan. Jan. 1e.-Hand-
s~wed solcn cut from the hide OF
T~xas steer Will be put on shoes
worn by President and Mrr. Hard
ing by r.. A. spady. Emporla cob
bier. who has been notified tina,
. bundle Of old shoes Will be sent
10 him from the White House for
repaifs
''rhe President ana Mrs. Hard
ins are just carrying out the ad-
minissration policy OF economy"
M. Hpsdy said today. Tho
President knows II is extrNvMGant
10 throw away pair OF shoes be-
cause the soles are worn through.
The average shoe can be rssolcd
three times before !, wears out
Il am slad TO have an opportu-
nifty 70 work for President Hard
ing. | wnnt 60 show him that we
ean do work for him ou, here In
Emporia just ~ good ~ 4, can be
done IN Washington"
Perhaps spAdy. like Emerson
mythical mouse trap maker. eobble
ohc<s ~ eapsr,ly that his fame sprea
= IN. white House. and the Pres,der
1ersd~d that he just had TO have hi
oAoew reaoIcd by that famous MAJ
Again, Il may be that spady il 5 goo'
leysl party man who has voted he
straight" FOR umpty-ump years. an
therefore had his name placed befo,
The President by some Kansas pol
tGslAn. Anyway. spAdy gcts tho W
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-18
Or. Robin p. and s. Chief.

DIR. Albert Robin was chosen chair
man of the medical board of the Ply
sicians and Surgeons Hospital at a
meeting of the board yesterday after
noon. An organization meeting Of the
newly elected board of trustees of
which the medical board is part will
be held next week. DIR. Willard +.
Smith was elected secretary of the
medical board.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-18

Unfortunately Tor them tho Car Il
not living and therefore cannot iden-
tify them. But there ara other ways.
BIZ sure that you are right b.
fore you spend your money for those
jewels. Fake crown gems have
caused many = swanly person to he
laughed out OF society.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-18

Christian Scientists.
Cigarmakers Union.

Christian Scientists.
Cigarmakers Union.
Camp No. 2, p. O. A.
Cyrus Temple, l.. G. f.
Sheridan Post, G.. A. X.
Hope Lodge, I. o. o. f.
Diamond Camp, w. of w.
American Lodge, S. of-H.
Franklin Circle, b. Of d.
Welcome Lodge, 0. S. d.
National Protective Legion.
Delaware Lodge, D. 0. II.
Delaware Council, G. b. l..
Brandywine Military Band
Usage Tribe, Inp'd O. r. M.
Oriental Lodge, A. f, & A. NJ.
Wilmington Council, c. B. l..
Columbia Lodge, A. 0. q. w.
Delaware Council, O. u. A. M.
Lafayette Lodge, No. 2, X. of p.
Welcome Lodge, Jr.. Q. Y. AN.
German Beneficial Society, No. 8.
Harmony Council No. j. U. F. A.
Star OF Bethlehem Lodge, ]. G. r.
Mattahoon Tribe, Impd Q. r. NJ.
Washington Camp. No. 4, P. Q. S. A.
Evening Star Lodge. No. 2, O. s. OF +
Wilmington Div e. r. ST j. & NJ.
William Mckinley Com. & l.. II. NJ 4
Local 621. Carpenters & Joiners Uniol
Ladies Catholic Benevolent Associatio
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-18
RIPPING RHYM ES.
By Walt Mason.
BALMY SLEEP. ,

For those who toll, for those
who weep, there is no comforter
like sleep. Sometimes we think,
when making hay, therell be no
finish TO the day; the sun is
tagging in the sky. and we tired
and hot and dry. We long for
evening and repose. but this
long day will never close. And
yet the longest day will end,
the grateful shades at last de-
scend; the wearied plowman
leaves the field and HES him to
his lowly bield; the plumber
doffs his workday garb, the bar
Der will no longer barb; the
night Is theirs for slumber deep,
and there's no comforter like
sleep. This life is like summer
day, and we grow weary baling
hay. The hours are long, our
burdens gall, the recompense
seems all too small; our neigh
bors get the softest jobs, our
smiles all terminate in sobs;
we're taxed beyond our modest
means, and some one always
spills the beans, we get the
worst of every deal, and we have
corns that win not heal, and so
we grumble through the day,
in our poor foolish human way.
But night approaches and the
dark Will wipe out all the cares
that cark; no more Wen labor
In the sun and count the wages
we have won, no more We'll
SOW. no more Well reap; the
greatest comforter Is sleep.