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Evening star., 1922-01-04
Artificial Gold.

Irving Fisher Of Yale, speaking at
the London School of Economics, is
reported to have said: 1--WE can
imagine that the same German chem
lists who worked out the hideous
chemical warfare will work out a
chemical way Of paying their debt. I
have been credibly informed that a
German chemist has already succeed
ed in a laboratory in making synthetic
gold out Of baser metals by means OF
an electric vacuum furnace"
1t can be imagined. Many men have
imagined that the world might be
saturated with man-made gold, and
that what is a precious metal might
become as common as base metals.
Men have imagined this and have
worked to accomplish it since the be-
ginning of written records. 1t has not
been done. Chemists and physicists
have done things which to the an
clients would have been more surpris-
ing than transmutation Of base into
precious metal. But this is one of the
earth's secrets which the earth still
keeps. Perhaps this secret may be
learned, but one must write per
haps'' in the most emphatic way.
Evening star., 1922-01-04
King Alfonso.

The Spanish embassy denies the re-
port that King Alfonso is contemplat-
ing a visit to the United States.
The report has been received with
much respect in this country. The
Spanish sovereign is much admired
for both his personal and his kingly
bearing. He is man Of high cour-
age, and forward-looking ruler. His
manners are unaffected, and his tastes
democratic, and the course he has
steered at home in pre:war and in
postwar domestic difficult les show that
he possesses statesmanlke resources.
It has not been an east task to keep
Spain on an even keel.
Our differences with Spain have
tong been settled, and we'll settled. The
Cuban story is an old story. Spain has
Got felt the loss of the island, the is
land has gained in tranquility and
nroductiveness under her own flag,
Vhile We have felt the easier as the
result of the removal Of a cause Of
constant anxiety close to our southern
border.
Since the war our relations with
Spain have been workable and cordial.
The progress she has made has been
agreeable to us, and there is reason to
believe that our progress has been
agreeable to her.
Spain has made an unsuccessful
ehy or two at a republican form Of
government, and may make another.
But while she retains the monarchical
form, she could not well improve on
the man who is now directing her af-
eairs. He wears his crown without
perceptible uneasiness, and with an
evident liking for that style Of cid"
Evening star., 1922-01-04
DYING in Harness.

Mr.. Penrose died In harness. 1t is
the best way to die, If one can SO ar.
range the matter. One makes a better
exit in harness than out.
The Pennsylvania senator was
smitten nearly two years ago. So
clear.headed and courageous a man
must have read the message Alright
from the first-must have known
that he was doomed, and that here
was the notice.
But he did not give up-did not re.
lax his interest in public affairs, or
abandon his activities in behalf of men
and measures appealing for his sup
port.
On the contrary. he took a fresh
grip, and worked to the limit Of his
reduced and failing powers. He par
ticipated in the Chicago convention
by wire, his physicians having for
hidden him to leave home.
The election over, and his party
triumphant, Mr.. Penrose confronted
the choice Of retiring from office with
a hard task before him, or retaining
his place and giving all the strength
that remained to the task Of helping
his party inaugurate the legislative
program to which it stood committed.
He chose the latter course, came to
Washington at the beginning Of the
special session, and lent a helping
hand to the shaping Of the measures
he had qualified himself best to deal
with. And death found him so en-
gagged.
He might have lived a little longer
by retiring from the arena and nurs-
ing his failing strength, but not a day
Of idleness purchased at such a price
would have contained any happiness
for a man of an active and eager
spirit. Death in harness. a little
hastened by hard work, was the thing.
Mr.. Penrose made the right choice.
Evening star., 1922-01-04
EDITORIAL DIGEST

Sentinel independent democratic)
asks. could it guarantee peace in the
Pacif1c?" II the treaty is effective
and respected" the Pittsburgh Leader
progressive republican, holds that
"the inclusion of the Japanese main
land will be all the better. as part
of the foundation of future peace"
To the Kansas City Star independ-
ent) it does not seriously matter"
for "the treaty means peace-that is
enough"
What does seriously matter, how
ever, as some papers view the ques-
ton. is the extent to which the guar
antee" means obligation" The Chi
cago News independently is confident
that "the treaty commits the United
States to no military action of any
sort. 1t imposes no moral obligation
to use force in order to prevent ag-
gression." The direct obligation of
the United States" says the New
York Evening World (democratic)
would be not to declare war to save
Japan. but to show itself sensible of a
special duty to weigh the circum-
stances and decide what it owed its
partners, to peace and to ITSELF" and
that. the Cleveland Press Hndepend-
en) maintains. 'fs as far as the
American people will be willing to
CO."
Evening star., 1922-01-04

the public monuments Of the District
Of Columbia, to be expended by the su-
perintendent of public buildings and
grounds, under the direction Of the
Secretary Of War;"
The Secretary Of War has, in a let.
ter addressed to the Senate committee
on appropriations. strongly recon-
mended the passage of this bill, noting
that there are thirty-three statues In
the city which need cleaning, and that
on all the pedestals of the outdoor
works a large amount Of pointing up
is necessary. The hope is that this
recommendation will cause the enact
ment Of the bill or its Incorporation in
one Of the regular appropriation meas
ures and made an annual item. so that
hereafter Washington will not be
ashamed of Its outdoor art on the
score at least of cleanliness, whatever
criticisms may be expressed on the
ground Of taste or fitness or artistry.
Evening star., 1922-01-04
Trading With Russia.

Mr. Harding is reported to be about
ready at last to get in touch with that
famous economic vacuum" over in
Russia. He thinks Lenin is SO far
reformed along Wall street lines as
no longer to be dangerous: and hence
the President has begun to think
seriously of entering into trade re-
lations with the Russian people.
The British long ago took this step
and Italy has just taken it. Ger
many has been doing business with
Russia for quite awhile; and practi-
cally all the border states have es-
tablished commercial relations with
the Moscow government.
1t is somewhat reassuring to be ad-
vfsed that at last our own govern
ment has screwed up it's courage to
the point of getting back on friendly
grounds with 135, ,000.0 human beings
who have always been we'll disposed
toward this country. A rehabilitated
Russia is indispensable to stabilized
Europe. And not until Europe has
become stabilized can we reasonably
hope for our own land to hit it's or
dinary economic stride.-Johnstown
Democrat (democratic).
Evening star., 1922-01-04
Ambassador Fletcher.

The Presidents choice for the Bel
eian mission Is most happy. Mr..
Fletcher has had experience in am
oassadorial work, and acquitted him
self well. But more than this Is the
fact that for ten months he has been
cur undersecretary Of state. and in
that office became acquainted with
the diplomatic purposes Of the Hard
ang administration. He goes to Brus-
sells, therefore, doubly equipped for
the duties awaiting him.
And Brussels, in our postwar ap-
praisement of things, is a very i'm
Dortant European capital. Belgium is
fapidly recovering from the wars
favages, and in a short time will soon
resume her full productivity. When
In fettle she is great producing coun-
try; and our relations with her have
always been cordial. They should be
the more cordial now as the result Of
the aid rendered her by this country.
Here and there an impression has
been created that what is described as
old-style diplomacy has been scrapped;
that something very different has been
substituted, and that in future our
representatives abroad will take a
new line in transacting business.
This. we may all be sure. is largely
fanciful. In many particulars, bust.
ness will go on at the old stands in
the old way, and, as in the former
times, men of tact and patience and
information, earnest and watchful in
their work, will be chosen to look after
American interests where conflicting
interests are in contests for advan-
tage.
Evening star., 1922-01-04
Reforming the Russian Reform.

A dispatch from Moscow states that
In his reorganization Of the soviet ad-
ministration following his reelection
the other day, Nicolai Lenin has ap-
pointed in advisory capacities numer-
Gus intellectuals of known patriotism
but not sympathetic with the bolshe-
wiki. This is quite logical procedure.
away from the extremism Of the So.
Wet. He has abandoned some Of the
most definite principles of radical COM
munism. He has restored capitalism.
has reopened industry to individual
enterprise, has. in fact, all along the
line begun to reform the reform that
he and his associates put into effect in
Russia with such disa strous results
If now he Is bringing into the official
family representative intellectuals of
non-bolshevik views he is probably
simply carrying further along his
program Of modification. 1t Is stated
in the dispatch that this action has
had a salutary effect on the political
SlIUdtlOu 1Su5Slds 4NnIuA c4Ay. HOA
nothing can be palmer than that the
people Of Russia want relief from ex-
treme sovietism and a tightening Of
the tyrannical rule Of the commissars.
In former times the intellectuals
were men and women Of perception
hostile to the imperial regime, seeking
its overthrow or its reform in the in
terest of a more democratic govern
ment. They were members in many
cases Of the groups Of violence" or
nihilists as they were then called.
Naturally they promoted every revo-
lutionary movement. They were at
the back Of the first revolt which led
to the organization Of the duma. They
supported the Kerensky revolt. Some
Of them doubtless supported Lenin
and Trotsky in their counter revolt
of 1917. But the true intellectual Of
Russia today is foe Of sovietism. for
he, seeing clearly the folly Of this
tragically mistaken proletariat move
ment, realizes the need of government
based upon equity. The inclusion of
such people in the administration,
even though in only advisory capaci-
ties, is a most wholesome sign, an in
dication that the return to sanity con-
tinues.
Evening star., 1922-01-04
Who's Who ass'::.ss: e::a: 1:%:
XLI-Maj. Gen. Kunishise Tanaka

EW Japanese army men-few
r. army men the world over
/ have had the varied military
experience Of Maj. Gen. Ku-
nishige Tanaka, chief military ad-
wiser to the Japanese delegation to
the Washington conference on limita-
tion Of ornaments. During the Russo
Japanese war Gen. Tanaka was q
member of the Japanese staff, in
His first war service was some years
prior to this. however, when he served
in 1895 with the Japanese forces
operating against the Chinese in the
Chino Japanese war.
But his military service has taken
him into other fields. for he was mill
tary attache to the Japanese embassy
here in 1912. and in London he served
in similar capacity in 1917. When 1t
came time to mako peace following
Tanaka was military adviser to the
Japanese delegation at Versailles:
After his return to Japan he entered
the august circle Of the imperial
court as an aide-de camp to his majes-
ty," in the language OF q Japanese
SldISLAcHL ICBdIulA6 HCH. 4ohoho.
Gen. TanRka 10 in his f1fty-third
year. Ho was twenty-five years old
when he was appointed a second lieu
tenant Of cavalry in 1894. The waf
with China followed and he was pro-
noted to be first lieutenant in recog-
milton Of his services. Three years
.ater he was made a captain and de-
tailed to the general staff.
He was given q majority In 1904.
When the Russo-Japanese war was on
ne was sent to Manchuria and at
ached to tho general stan OF the gen.
rral headquarters Of the Japanese ex-
peditionary forces. He became lieu
tenant colonel in 1911. After his serv-
ice as military attache In Washing
ton Gen. Tanaka returned to japan.
and in 1914, when Gen. PeTshing visit
ed Japan for the purpose of attending
the coronation Of the Japanese en-
peror, Gen. Tanaka was detailed as
aid to Gen. Pershing during his stay.
Gen. Tanaka's next promotion came
in 1915, when he was advanced to
colonel, in command of the 18th Regi-
ment of Cavalry. The following year
he was appointed aide de camp to the
emperor, and in 1919 he was serving
as military attache in London. and 1t
was then he was sent to the peace
Evening star., 1922-01-04
New Coins.

Fortunately our coinage laws forbid
my change In the design Of the metal
money Of this country more frequent
y than once in twenty-five years, ex-
sept by special legislation. Conse-
0uently there is a minimum Of altera-
6on in the appearance Of the coins Of
One United States. Occasionally in
ooins have been struck. but on the
whole the American coinage has re-
0ained fairly uniform. The new peace
dollar just struck at the mint is the
6test change in that denomination
since 1873. The design is both admired
and criticised This Is always the case
9th q new coin. When the so-called
0oosevelt gold coins were issued about
0ftsen years ago they were both
Oarmly welcomed and sharply reject
"a. OF course, they passed current
Vhatever the taste Of the holder. but
Notwithstanding the fact that they
0mo from the design Of one Of the
most eminent sculptors Of this coun-
Wy tu0y "CA0 AAOI PaA SASdAoAAy poPu>
ear. The new dollar, Of which 100000
0re issued at present, will undoubtedly
meet with the same reception. Event
0nlly 1so.o0o,ooo will be issued, one
oaH Of which will be dated 1921. as a
opuvenir Of the year Of peace"
Coin collectors. nunismatists as
eAsy prefer 20 be called. are. Of course,
OaSr to obtain possession Of the
oara1sst products Of the mint in the
Osw issue. Sometimes there are
aneaas" to be had. It has happened
n the past that an entire new issue is
slnoeled and tho dies rsmade because
@e soms mistake. This was the case
9th the Roosevelt coins," which
Uesg uiutins were found to be of too
- uDn - tsat they would not
Evening star., 1922-01-04

conference in Paris to act as an ad-
wiser to the Japanese delegation.
His latest promotion. to the rank
Of major general. came in 1913. On
his return to Japan, after the peace
conference at Paris, he became chief
Of the military intelligence division
Of the general staff. with headQuRr-
ters in Toxic.
Gen. Tanaka Is 1.-the and strong. a
typical cavalry man. He talks little.
His face rarely expresses emotion Of
any kind-in fact. he has q poker"
face, extremely valuable to a soldier
or to q diplomat. He has a quick
mind, however. and grasps tho facts
Of a situation Immediately.
Many military orders and decora-
tions have been awarded Gen. Tanaka,
so many, in fact, that II he were to
put them all on at the same time he
would resemble a Christmas tree.
Some of them were given him by the
French and British, and others are. OF
course Japanese.
Evening star., 1922-01-04
A Surprising Speech.

The speech Of Associate Justice
Clarke of the United States Supreme
Court in advocacy Of an absolute
cancellation by this country of the
allied war debts will attract atten-
tion rs much because Of the rarity
of public comment on such current
questions by member of the high
est judicial body in the country as
because OF the views expressed.
sentiment manifested so far either in
Washington or elsewhere favoring
such cancellation. This governments
record is clear. Although perfectly
willing to make necessary concessions
has hela tro@ aoa rss to % ps sha
Justice to the people Of this country
who contributed through liberty
loans the billions lent abroad re-
Quires that it collect the sums due
and thus relieve the financial burdens
Of our own people.
The surest way to insure such COL
lection would be to leave the admin
istration free to negotiate at once
with its various debtors, arranging with
them terms and conditions which they
the beginning Of repayment. Once
payment starts the agitation for can
collation. will lose most Of its force,
In view OF the express recognition Of
the obligation to repay which our
debtor nations will thereby make
Philadelphia Bulletin independent re-
publican).
One good conference may not exact
ly deserve another. but it seems to
necessitate tt.-Boston Transcript.
War having been outlawed, the next
one will be fought with weapons also
outlawed. d.-Greenville Is. CO. Pied
mont
F1orenz Ziegfeld's threat to desert
Broadway for London simply sounds
like the announcement Of another Of
his "Follies. es.'-Philadelphia Record.
Possibly the Germans have found
out how to make gold. They didn't
say anything about 1t until after they
got the reparation moratorium
Cleveland News.
The Prince of Wales may soon be
prepared to assure London that there
are certain British possessions Oh
which the son has no intention Of
The Denver woman who killed q
robber with base ball club might
raise the batting average Of some OF
the big league teams-Manchester
Union.
Attorney General Daugherty is go
ing after retail prices. Let us hope he
doesn't use the same bIoodhounds for
mer Attorney General Palmer put on
the trail.-To1edo Blade.
A genius has devised q necktfe OF
| metallic fabric" which will hold it's
color and last forever. Il pants"
] may be made Of this material, one OF
the great problems will be settled for.
oRaE-AGinneapoltS Journal
Evening star., 1922-01-04
Clean the Statues!

Once in a while, when some very
special occasion is near, the various
outdoor statues and monuments are
scrubbed and cleaned and made pre-
sentable TOR company" This hap
pens, however, but seldom. The
statues stand in the weather from
year to year accommodating dirt and
CRIME. their pedestals become soiled,
even in some cases grass sprouts in
crevices Of the masonry. Unsightly
stains develop. They look shabby and
unkempt. They suggest that nobody
cares much about them once they have
been erected and unveiled with cere-
mony and noted for a short time with
curiosity as newcomers in the national
outdoor gallery Of notables.
Some contend that an outdoor
memorial should be thus allowed to
weather." to take on the aspect Of
age, to accumulate honorable stains
and deposits Of soil. to become "artis-
tic" in aspect. But the average per-
son who notes them does not agree.
Why should there be a difference be-
tween a piece Of sculpture, stone or
bronze, in the open and one under
cover? Why a double standard" Of
consideration for these works Of art,
II art they be?
No provision has ever been regular
ly made for the systematic care and
cleaning Of these outdoor memorials.
They have been left to the rare occa-
sional attention Of cleanup squads
hustling to mako Washington At for
visitors. But It is now proposed to
provide a regular fund. A bill is pend
ing in the Senate to appropriate $4,000
for cleaning the statues, pointing up
the masonry. painting the inscriptions
and making tho necessary repairs of
Evening star., 1922-01-04
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHuANDER JOHNSON.
War Paradox

War Paradox.
War is resented at glance
AS morally unbearable.
Viewed from the standpoint Of finance
The loss is something terrible.
Yet nations take the exercise
Provided by the drillery
And prominently advertise
Demands for artillery.
A thing which all men must agree
Is wholly reprehensible,
Unto all men appears to be
Entirely Indispensable.
Evening star., 1922-01-04

Women have become active and re.
sponsible in politics the world over.
They have not, however, succeeded as
yet in removing a certain amount Of
asperity from economic discussion.
Evening star., 1922-01-04

1t must be a pleasure for the Presi-
dent to shake hands on New Year day
with long line Of people who are ask
ing for nothing except the privilege
Of paying their respects.
Evening star., 1922-01-04
Easily Arranged.

Easily Arranged.
ibid you make any New Year reso-
lutions?"
mot for myself" replied Senator
Sorghum. my constituents provide
me with resolutions ready made for
all seasons Of the year. All am ex-
pected to do is to write back and tell
them how much better they are than
anything I could think up on my own
account"
Evening star., 1922-01-04

Hints Of a new war do not prevent
Senator Watson Of Georgia from pro-
ceeding persistently on the theory that
the old one is still a matter for serious
inquiry.
Evening star., 1922-01-04

Nations who hesitate to pay their
Debts should pause and consider the
moral encouragement they may sug-
gest to Germany about paying repara-
0ons.
Evening star., 1922-01-04

Mr.. Will s. Hays has had an offer
Of $15O,0O0 per annum tfor at least
one year, it may be assumed from
the movies. Title for a scenario: 1.-THE
Thrilling Adventures of a Campaign
Manager"
Evening star., 1922-01-04

Washington conference develop
ments have made the new year wise
in diplomatic sense, as well as happy
on general principles.
Evening star., 1922-01-04

His desire, expressed while ago.
ITO be left alone" suggests a certain
amount Of prophetic ability in Clemen-
ceau.
Evening star., 1922-01-04

Election is made easy for Lenin ow-
eng to the soviet system which makes
q dangerous for anybody to run
against him.
Evening star., 1922-01-04

It needed the United States post Of
flee to reveal to the world the fact
that Santa Claus is a poet as well as
a philanthropist.
Evening star., 1922-01-04

China is gradually awakening to
the fact that there is an immense
amount Of the earth outside her own
boundaries.
Evening star., 1922-01-04

In sporting circles it might be in
timated that France has been inclined
to press her luck.
Evening star., 1922-01-04

Siberia is becoming hopeful Of being
distinguished for political leaders in
stead Of political prisoners.
Evening star., 1922-01-04

Debs met with demonstrations which
should warn him to keep out Of the
hands Of his friends.
Evening star., 1922-01-04
Abundance,

The snow falls plentiful and free.
It serves but to increase our care.
How fortunate the earth would be
II snow were good to eat. or wear.
Evening star., 1922-01-04

The new year has turned from hap
piness to business.
Evening star., 1922-01-04
Sense Of Security.

6ONO0 VI 6OCUfIGye
II hope some day." remarked Mr..
Chuggins, Ito give up my fiivver and
have a private yacht"
"Why do you prefer the yacht"
IT can go to bed without being dis
turbed by the fear that some one is
going to steal It out Of the garage"
Evening star., 1922-01-04

Don't tell q man to fohgit his trou-
bles," said Uncle Eben. "If he goes
ahead an fohgits 'em, you'll turn
around an say dey serves him right
fnh beins "a careaasa&
Evening star., 1922-01-04
No Encouragement.

do you think the idea Of debt can
collation. WIN meet with public ap-
proval7"
"I don't know. I mentioned It to
my various creditors and It didn't
seem q bit POPULAR
Evening star., 1922-01-04

Attorney General Daugherty is go
ing after retail prices. Let us hope he
doesn't use the same bloodhounds for
mer Attorney General Palmer put on
the trail-Toledo Blade.
Evening star., 1922-01-04

metallic fabric" which will hold it's
color and last forever. II pants"
may be made Of this material. one OF
the great problems will be settled Tor.
nxar-AfinueanQli& Journal
Evening star., 1922-01-04

The Denver woman who killed q
robber with q base ball club might
the big league teams.-Manchester
Union.
Evening star., 1922-01-04

The Prince of Wales may soon be
prepared to assure London that there
are certain British possessions Oh
which the son has no intention of
setting.-Richmond Times-Dispatch.