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Evening star., 1922-08-07
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MARYLAND and Virginia.
In London Today.

With a wearied world looking on,
wearied statesmen gather in London
today to tackle once again the almost
hopeless task of finding a cure for the
ills which are sapping the life of tu-
rope. So many efforts have been made
and have failed that il is as dlf1lcult
for the world to lind fresh hope that
this one will sucCerd as il must b" tor
the statesmen to bring fresh courage
to the undertaking. Yet, 50 serious
has the situation become that at the
present London meeting. or at some
other place in early time, a way must
be found out of the hewilderlnS diff
bad that necessity grows stern, ana
necessity battles a way over ana
around difficulties which are insup4ra-
BILE to less impelling motives. The
best basiss of hope for success at the
London conference, therefore, lies in
the fact that the sternest of all mas
ters has mounted to the saddle and
rides with whip and spur.
Rejection by the reparations com
mission of the proposal that Germany
be granted a moratorium for the re-
mainder of the calendar year on Iepa-
rations payments brings the situation
TO an acute and definite head. Ger
many avowS she cannot meet the
uavments scheduled. Great Britain ac-
cepts the German avowal and is Will
ing to grant the moratorium. France
and Belgium believe Germany can
pay, and insist that pay she shall and
must. Their own necessities are so
great that they cannot view German
difficulties with such leniency as that
with which embarrassed England looks
upon them.
So a severe test of the solidarity OF
the allies will come at once in Lon
don over the moratorium issue. Poin-
care is said to have gone to London
with a proposal that the allies shall
establish inspection and supervision
OF German customs and take over con-
troll of the issuance of paper currency.
For Germany to agree to this would
amount TO all dbuicdiiol VI So'Si
eighty, and Germany never will agree
unless the allies present solid front
in the demand. For Lloyd George to
support the French proposal would be
most difficult, in view of British public
opinion, but if Poincare is insistent
he will have to do so or risk break
that might bring the entire shaky
European fabric down in ruins. Amer
leans will watch the proceedings In
London with keenest sympathy and
good will. but devoutly thankful that
circumstances do not compel them to
play a hand in the hazardous game.
Evening star., 1922-08-07
Speeches by Proxy.

One of the senators the other day
developed a severe cold, which caused
him to suffer from extreme hoarseness.
He wanted to make speech on the
pending item of the tariff bill. but was
unable to use his own vocal chords, so
he secured permission from the Senate
to have his speech read for him by the
secretary. 1t proved to be very
short speech. Maybe there is sug-
sestion here for shortening debate.
Let it be agreed that, after a certain
date from the beginning Of general
debate on a pending bill, all speeches
are to be delivered by proxy. That
would undoubtedly cause curtafl-
ment, for it is an exceptional legis-
lator who wants to listen to his own
speech read by another. More than
half the reason for a speech at all is
the pleasure Of hearing ones own
voice deliver the round sentences and
pointed witticisms and syllogisms of
logical attack.
Evening star., 1922-08-07
The Great American Drink.

Without waiting for the complete
poll of public sentiment concerning
national prohibition, the farmers of
the country are speeding up the
manufacture of cider. The federal
government is willing and anxious
to encourage this laudable effort to
satisfy our thirst and the Depart
ment of Agriculture has just issued
siZable bulletin. which is replete
with statistics and suggestions. and
proclaims apple juice as the great
American drink.
But the departments plant physi-
ologist fears that while the farmer
may have mastered the art of maxi
ing a drink that cheers. but not
inebriates, he is not sufficiently
familiar with the principles of pas
teurization to keep the stuff sweet
and-non-i n-intoXicating. Some of us
may have our suspicious about the
farmers ignorance of ways to pre-
vent fermentation. Without ever
Distant View of Eton College," it is
just possible he may have adopted
the easy-going philosophy that
where ignorance is bliss tits folly
to be WISE
Perhaps the Department of Agricul-
ture, in sympathy with Mr.. Haynes
and his troubles, has conceived it's
opportunity to counteract the beer
and light wine propaganda by en-
couraging the production of bever
age which is Just as good
But it is ignoring Gen. Dawes rules
and wasting white paper and black
ink in its advice to farmers-Phila-
delphia Bulletin.
Evening star., 1922-08-07

lines safe from collision through care
lessness or disobedience of orders or
faulty vision will surely be pushed to
completion within few years.
The Missouri wreck was typical
case of failure Of the method Of train
control which has been in operation
for long time, and has been rated by
railroad operators as the most de-
penGable. 1t was precisely the kind Of
collision as that on the Southern rail-
way some years ago in which Samuel
Spencer, president of that company.
lost his life. A tower man was at
fault in that case, but the result was
the same as though the engineer had
run by the signal. A standing train
was hit from behind in protected"
block.
Automatic train control has been
proved to be sufficiently dependable
to justify adoption. 1t is no expert
ment. 1t has been worked in actual
practice on busy lines. A number Of
devices are available for the roads to
adopt, all of them, of course, subject
to approval by the Interstate Com
merce Commission. With this Mis-
souri, horror as an example of the folly
OF further dependence upon the visual
block system the roads should exer-
else the utmost haste in selecting and
installing automatic devices.
Evening star., 1922-08-07
Playground Estimates.

In the process of cutting the esti.
mates which have been. tentatively
submitted to the budget bureau and
Commissioners should most carefully
consider the needs of the playground
equipment of the District. They have
before them recommendations from
this department which reach a total of
more than $500 900. This seems a very
large sums 1t is considerably in ex
cess of the current appropria tons.
But it should be borne in mind by the
Commissioners and by all who have to
do with the Districts budget that the
capitals playground outfit is lament
ably inadequate. Only a few of the
grounds are owned by the munich
pality. Most of them are rented or
loaned tracts which may be taken
not pay properly to equip with this
possibility of loss in view.
II cannot be maintained that the
playground system will eventually be
abandoned and that ut is unwise to
spend large sums in its development.
In truth, the Fairgrounds under
municipal auspices are now regarded
everywhere as necessities, as part of
the permanent outfit of every city.
With the congestion of population and
the great increase in traffic it is es
sential to provide spaces where the
children can assemble for recreation.
These grounds undoubtedly have
saved many lives by keeping the chill
dren off the streets, where they are
exposed to constant peril from motors.
But their value is not reckoned mere
y in such terms. They afford the chill
dren opportunities for wholesome eXer
else which keeps them in good health.
In some cases, when proper facilities
and supervision are provided, they
are effective in the training of young
sters in better habits and manners.
To deprive Washington of its play
grounds would be to impose a grievous
hardship upon many thousands of
children. Yet unless the system is de-
veloped through the purchase of per-
manent spaces and the provision of
adequate equipment the capital is
practically letting go in this regard.
To reach the point required large an
nual expenditures must be made for
several years to come in ground pur
chase and in equipment. Additional
Fairgrounds are necessary in different
parts of the city. There are some
large urban areas within which the
children have absolutely no play
spaces whatever except the streets.
An enlightened municipal policy de-
mands a progressive advance in this
respect. and to that end the appropria-
tions for development and maintenance
should he made as large as possible.
Evening star., 1922-08-07
America and the League.

1t may be Gov. CoX's opinion that
the United States will turn to the
league of nations. 1t may be his pur-
pose to try for another presidential
nomination on that issue. 1t is his
privilege to discuss the subject while
in Europe, and, naturally, an opinion
coming from a man of his distinction
and position in American politics is
entitled to attention.
Still, Europeans who listen to Gov.
Cox, or who read his deliVerances,
would do well to keep track of and
remember the American record as to
the league.
% The Senate refused to ratify
without reservations the league as
submitted by President Wilson, and
he refused to accept the reservations
drafted and indorsed by the Senate.
So the league proposal failed.
(2) The league as an issue entered
largely into the presidential campaign
of 1920, Gov. Cox standing for it and
MIR. Harding standing against it. The
result was the largest majority for
Mr.. Harding ever recorded in this
country. In the race the republicans
had a walkaWay.
go In the Missouri primary just
closed the league of nations was an
issue Mr.. Reed. who had fought the
leag bitterly in the Senate, was op-
posed by a man whose claim to- con-
sideration was the Endorsement of Mr..
Wilson on his challenge of Mr.. Reed S
democracy, and Mr.. Reed won.
The United States may turn to the
league of nations, but it is not turning
in that direction now How soon il
will begin to turn is question. But
not soon, there seems every warrant
for saying.
Evening star., 1922-08-07
Here and There i'm Washington
BY "THE MAJOR"

siohai committees, he Is doing some-
thing of strenuous nature. One OF
the generals favorite pastimes is
horseback riding. His seat Is an ex-
cellent one and his daring is only
excelled by that of his young daugh-
ter. who recently exhibited her horses
at the local horse show.
DASsING through Philadelphia on
the train the other day. / hap
pened to gaze at a number of build
ings that did not show the activity OF
former days. but in these buildings
was once carried on business that
made millions. When the owner died
he left to his widow and sons an
immense fortune. War came, and
with it much trouble for the family.
The mother was hailed to court on
numerous occa sions. both sons were
put in Jail for evading their country's s
call, one is now a hunted fugitive,
man who dares not return to this
country. The buildings were those Of
the BergdoH estate. Wealth some
times brings much sorrow.
X 4 X
A ONE passes through the city OF
"A Philadelphia and gazeS upon the
site where the centennial of 1876 was
held he cannot help but be impressed
by the fact that there are only two
cities in the world of over million
inhabitants that can have the en-
IN aVnnSjfinp within two
blocks of the city hall and have the
balance well within the city limits
and take in a portion of beautiful
park. The other city is Paris.
x x x
JIIHEN Chief Moran of the secret
w service was in Paris looking
after the safety of former President
Wilson he and an Army officer, a
friend of his, were seated in the lobby
Of the Crillon Hotel. Working his
way through the lines of diplomats
and near diplomats came an indi-
vidual of ponderous mien. carrying in
either hand brief bag bulging with
immense content. He was heavily
bespectacled and bespatted. The Army
officer turned to the chief and asked
him IL he knew who the young in
dividual was. Moran replied that he
did not, but he would find out at once.
Atllis signal one of the chiefs assist
ants came to Moran and gave the in
formation that the person was some
sort of a nineteenth assistant secre-
tary who had been called into confer
ence by some of the foreign powers
by reason of his expert knowledge of
the subsols of the Island of Yap ].
Rufus Wallingford never put up a
greater front.
Evening star., 1922-08-07
The Irish Campaign.

The civil war in Ireland continues
with steady progress by the national
list or Free State forces toward the
southwest. Gradually the republican
troops are being pressed deeper into
Munster. The nationalists have estab-
lished a base line from Limerick to
Waterford, and, according to latest
reports, have driven a wedge several
miles beyond to Kilfnane, or Kilfinny,
aiming at the republican stronghold
of kilnlallock. Plainly the purpose of
the Free State leaders is to concen-
trate the insurrection. Cork is the re-
publican headquarters, virtually the
"seat Of government" The warfare
is maintained by the republicans main
ly by the adoption Of irregular tactics,
There is much raiding. The republic
ans do not often make fixed stands,
and whenever the nationalists attack
they evacuate and burn their quarters,
to take position farther along. But
progress. nevertheless, is being main
tanned, and whereas fortnight or so
ago the front ran through southern
Leinster the fighting is now almost
exclusively confined to Munster.
Meanwhile outbreaks occur in Dublin.
Nationalist troops continueSto hold iso-
lated positions, and occasional battles
are fought in the capitala Not many
men are engaged in these affairs, each
group comprising only two or three
hundred. Naturally, the problem of
supplies is the most serious one for
the republicans. They allege that the
British government is keeping the
nationalist Free State army fully
equipped and munitionsd. However
Evening star., 1922-08-07
A Rear-End Collision.

Failure of an engineer TO heed a
block signal caused a rear-end col
lision on the Missouri Pacific railroad
at Sulphur Springs, Mo-, and the
death of thirty-eight people and the
injury Of 1877. The signal was set
against him, but he either failed to
see it or disregarded it and proceeded,
at full speed, meeting a train that was
standing on the main line while the
engine took water.
Recently the Interstate Commerce
Commission ordered the adoption of
automatic train stops. 1t will, of
course, take some time to establish
this system, and perhaps the normal
period necessary for equipment will
be heightened by reason Of the strike.
but the work Of making the Americar
Evening star., 1922-08-07
EDITORIAL DIGEST

it. The time is ripe for persuasion
and craftsmanship. not for heroics."
NO formula of this sort" says the
Richmond NewsLeader. mo smoothly
logical syllogism, is to put an end
to war AT every stage in the proc
ess which leads to it-from selfish
ness in the heart of the individual
to needless national armament-war
must be comhated by the religion
and the intelligence of man. No sin
gle thing can prevent it, each single
force or act of righteousness will
help prevent it. Perhaps the best
hope of eradicating war lies in the
frank admission that it is much
more nearly ineradicable than any
generation ever has admitted"
Evening star., 1922-08-07
, LEVEN O'CLOCK = Saturday
u night-a well known eating
place. The assembled throng
L.. ..a H. he oil

" LEVEN O'CLOCK - Saturday
IL night-a well known eating
place. The assembled throng
- is, without doubt. the most
cosmopolitan gathering in the city.
Dozens Of white topped tables, around
which are seated men and women
from all quarters of the globe. 'Tis
part of the after-theater crowd get
ting a bite to eat before the long Sat
urday night sleep
White-clad walters dart back and
forth through the aisles-cakes and
coffee predominant on the order
checks. One-half hour or SO passes
and the visiting thespians enter;
traces of their makeup yet remain.
If by themselves a modest and meager
meal; If the visiting chorus maiden Is
in tow of a local beau the menu is
scanned with greater care. few
minutes pass and in come the
crowds from Rock Creek Park and
Speedway, laughing. joking. carefree.
Time flies on gossamer wings. The
roof garden crowds, tired of terp-
sIchorean activities, file in and eat
their early Sunday morning break
fast. Here the old standby, ham and
eggs. forges\t to the front as the ia
vored dish. A little later crowds in
evening clothes come through the
swinging doors, young bloods or per-
haps attaches of some legation.
So back and forth flows this seem
ingly endless stream of humanity
The clock points to three; tired and
. sleepy patrons enter their cars or
call taxis: an hour goes by; keen
eyed. alert young males eongregate;
they are rounding out the last hours
OF their trick of duty as drivers of
high powered cars. 4 countless flow
of greenbacks and silver has been ex-
changed for the funny little checks
that are handed each one who sups
or dimes. You go out into the crisp,
cool morning air, you gaze to your
right and you see the granite build
ing where is housed the greatest sup
ply of gold in the world; few steps
beyond is the home of the chief eX-
ecutivc of the nation; slowly you turn
and to your left, bathed in the glow
of hundreds of electric lights, stands
the great white dome of the Capitol
of the greatest nation in the world
a great white pearl in a setting of
blue.
x x = x
l|EN. MITCHELL of the air service
~ is not exactly what you would
call quiet person. In fact, BILL" as
his intImates know him, is always on
the go, and when he is not hving
across the country to New York, Chi
| caso or any other of Washington's g
suburbs. or appearing before congress
Evening star., 1922-08-07

that may be, the fact remains that
whether for lack Of resources or men,
or of support by the people, the forces
of De Valera are gradually yielding
ground, and it is probable that even
tually they will be cooped up in the
county Of Cork with steadily diminish
ing chances of any degree Of success.
Evening star., 1922-08-07
Dickie the Dictator.

The restaurant keepers of New York
city have announced that they are
looking for a Will Hays to take their
business in charge. At present. what
Volstead act and the attitude of the
public. the restaurant proprietor has
much to annoy him all the time.
Therefore he has come to think that
it would be well for him to do as
the base ball magnate. the motion
theater owner have done, get hold of
Lands, Hays or an Augustus
Thomas.
This tendency to employ an inter-
prefer between a business which
serves the public and the public itself
began long ago when the press agent
was first invented. In his primal
incarnation the press agent was very
much an errand boy. In time the
press agent began to bring messages
from the public back to his employer.
He told of what the public did not
want, of why the public was dis
satisfied. He was working both ways
and his standing increased.
The business of bossing the bosses
of business which depends on public
for the press agent when he comes
to full maturity. He will be bigger
than the chairman of the board of
directors.-Boston Globe.
After all, a vacation is only a
change in mosquitoes.-Syracu Her
AID. .s.
Better "Stop, look. listen" than
hurry, stall and hear the angels
Boston Herald.
All sensible man wants is a fair
show, especially when he pays his
way at the box office.-Duluth Her
aid.
Man who says he owes all to his
wife usually declares a moratorium,
wall Street Journal.
One of the problems of the times isl
to make breadwinner out of a
ake-eater.-Columbia Record
They caught 500-pound shark
near New York yesterday. but q lot
OF smaller sharks are still at liberty.
Harrisburg Telegraph.
Often a politician who thinks. he
is making a keynote speech is only
telling bedtime story-Boston
Traveller.
A curious situation seems to exist
in this country. According to the
ads, the 'men who think" smoke
Cam als, but Everybody at the clubs"
smoke Fatimas.-Kansas City. Star. a
Evening star., 1922-08-07

Russian gems are to be sold in Eng
having decided that her need is more
for agricultural implements than for
jewelry.
Evening star., 1922-08-07

AS a literary producer Trotsky is
no longer active. The censorship is
stricter in Russia than in America,
and writer like Trotsky may be re-
garded as an element of disturbance
even by those with whose views he
undertakes to sympathiZe.
Evening star., 1922-08-07

Lloyd George declares that England
will pay all Indebtedness, but includes
no intimation that she will smile while
doing so.
Evening star., 1922-08-07

There is an ancient phrase to the
effect that any matter which becomes
particularly puzzling should be refer
red to a Philadelphia lawyer. Mr.. T.
De Witt Cuyler is Philadelphia
LAWYER.
Evening star., 1922-08-07

Motors that figure in financial SEN
sations would be marvels If they
worked as fast on the road as they
do on the stock exchange.
Evening star., 1922-08-07

II he can manage to live On his
present salary President Ebert of Ger
many will command recognition as a
man of skill in matters of finance.
Evening star., 1922-08-07

The statesman who calls for an in
vestigation is not required to familiar
ize himself with the long list Of in
vestigations still awaiting their turns
for definite conclusion.
Evening star., 1922-08-07
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Anxious Inquiry.
Investigations are declared
To be the nations need.
No care or labor should be spared
In making them succeed.
The things we see, the things we say
The things we wear or eat,
The books we read. the games we play
Want censoring complete.
Deep gratitude we can't neglect
For such a scheme as this,
And yet sometimes we half suspect
That ignorance would be bliss!
Evening star., 1922-08-07

A candidate should be permitted
short time for rest and recuperation
between the primaries and the actual
campaign.
Evening star., 1922-08-07

A Pittsburgh physician denounces
the custom Of handshaking as unsani
tary. The kid glove" politician may
have some excuse after all.
Evening star., 1922-08-07

In addition to the numerous other
subjects vital to public affairs that a
statesman now has to consider. there
are the fall elections.
Evening star., 1922-08-07

The strike situation is at least pro-
viding employment for large number
of stenographers and typists.
Evening star., 1922-08-07

John Barleycorn has always been
more or less in evidence as one of our
leading lobbyists.
Evening star., 1922-08-07

The latest reports from Lenin are
that he is holding his own both physi-
caIly and politically.
Evening star., 1922-08-07

The summer vacationist. once the
great patron of light fiction, is now a
student of railway problems.
Evening star., 1922-08-07
PrOfunditlRss

ProfunditNs@
Don't you intend to say something
more profound than you've been CIV
ing us in your speeches?"
"Yes," replied Senator Sorghum.
After my election is announced in
tend to express my profoundest graft
tude."
Jud Tunkins says even the truth
will get a man in had if he insists on
saying the right thing at the wrong
time.
Censorship.
Soon shall we see some fancy tricks
New moral standards to secure.
When censorship brings politics
Into control of literature.
Love of Nature.
"Wh. is your favorite fower?"
"Wei.," replied Farmer Corntossell,
ST guess an orchid is about as satis-
factory as any"
"Orchids are beautiful, but rare"
That's why favor 'em. There's no
chance of they're gettin' q start like
daisies or dandelions an hayin' to be
weeded OUT
"a man dat's allus thinkin' bout
hisself," said Uncle Eben, is sure to
imagine he has q heap mo- on his mind
dan 6ar actually q" 4.
Evening star., 1922-08-07

Often a politician who thinks he
is making a keynote speech ia only
telling bedtime story-Boston
Traveller
Evening star., 1922-08-07

A curious situation seems to exist
in this country. According to the
ads, the 'tmen who think" smoke
Cam els, but Everybody at the clubs"
smoke Fatimas.-Kansas City Star. 4
Evening star., 1922-08-07

They caught a 500-pound shark
near New York yesterday. but q lot
OF smaller sharks are still at liberty.
HARRISBURG Telegraph.
Evening star., 1922-08-07

Man who says he owes all to his
wife usually declares a moratorium.
Wall Street Journal.
Evening star., 1922-08-07

One of the problems of the times isl
cake-eater.-Co1umb Record.
Evening star., 1922-08-07

All a sensible man wants is a fair
show, especially when he pays his
way at the box off1ce.-Duluth Her
al