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Evening star., 1922-01-03
Killjoys and the Conference.

Senator Edge, replying to some criti
cism Of the armament conference
asks the question, "Why not Join in
the acclaim"
Why not. indeed? There is acclaim
and well justified. The conference was
called with excellent intent, excellent
ly stated. The Presidents action was
applauded all over the world; and Ger.
tainly the conference has been con
Quoted with dignity and much success
If nothing else stood to its credit-but
Ia good deal does-the fact that the
worlds postwar situation stands more
clearly revealed now and is more &C
curately appraised than before would
entitle the conference to the highes,
respect.
The New Jersey senator then lays
this injunction on the critics: Don't
lead the killjoys"
1t is a good injunction. Unfortunate
ly. every movement, every situation
produces killjoys. They inhere in hu,
man affairs. This conference could not
have escaped them. If every question
presented had been disposed OF
promptly and by unanimous action,
there would still have been killjoys.
But such persons are unusually
obnoxious at q time like the present,
and in the circumstances that exist
Feverishness and anxiety rack the
world today. Serious men everywhere
are confabulating about remedies; and
surely every proposition having relief
in view should be considered without
heat or hate, and supported when ap
proved by orderly examination. And
such examination is provided for in the
Senate. where the work of the confer.
ence when completed will be passed
upon.
Evening star., 1922-01-03
Training and Politics.

Mr.. Penrose, whose success In poll
tics was considerable, had q thorough
training in that field. He began young,
and In a modest way. He served In
both branches Of the Pennsyivania
legislature. and at Harrisburg learned
the rudiments of lawmaking. Later,
in Congress-, here in Washington, he
showed the value Of that apprentice
ship.
He worked hard in all party matters.
He was an industrious committeeman.
He attended conventions. city. county,
state and national. In harness he
pulled his weight He disdained no as
signment. No work was too insignih-
cant for his hand II he saw that it had
value in the general equation.
This, in time, brought the desired
reward. When he entered the Senate
he took q place in state annals with
the Camerons and the Quays, and In
national annals with men nationally
known for doing things, or for getting
things done.
Mr.. Psnross specialized. He became
q party authority % finance and the
Evening star., 1922-01-03
The Polite Submarine.

The submarine is to be a good lit
tie boat henceforth. 1t will say
please" when making requests and
it will not omit the thank you"
1t is to be a model Of politeness.
In the next war the submarine
commander will megaphone mellifiu-
ously to the captain Of a passenger
liner:
You won't mind. trust. if I toss
a torpedo in your directione"
Not in the least" the captain will
oblieingly reply. "Have you got
proper accommodations for us down
there?"
The very best. Dozens of state
rooms. charming salon, a beautiful
ballroom. several grand pianos, and
every modern convenience"
The passenger boat will then be
emptied OF its passengers. who will be
received upon the submarine by a re-
ception committee composed of sub
marine notables. The address Of well
come, lasting not more than two
hours. will come next on the pro-
gram: and after the address an Of
fetal In cutaway coat with a gar
the visitors from the passenger boat
to the members of the submarine
crew. Then tour will be made
OF the submarine, and sentiments of
good Will and admiration will be
reciprocally exchanged. An i'm
posing banquet will follow as a mat
ter Of course: and, towards the end of
the ball given in the ballroom, the
torpedo will be discharged, and the
sinking of the great passenger liner
will serve as the spectacular climax
of a delightful evening.
IT Is strange that the world has not
before perceived the social poten-
tialities Of the submarine. We are
glad to know that the submarine of
the future is to be SO urbane and
charming and civilized.-Minneapol
Tribune (republican),
Evening star., 1922-01-03
Down, Now, to Cases.

Now for business, until the business
on Capitol Hill has been dispatched.
The holidays are over. Not another re-
cess like that taken last fall. Con-
Eress cannot afford another breathing
spell. The weather will not suggest it.
The country would not stand for it.
The country is to be considered now,
first thing. Not only is it in impatient
mood, but the time approaches when it
will render formal judgment on the
state Of the Union. The ballot boxes
will be opened on a Tuesday morning
next November, and when they are
closed again late that afternoon the
complexion of the Sixty-eighth Con-
gress will stand decided.
The legislators when they reassen-
'bled after their months recess at the
special session did not show either in
their votes or speeches anything in
dicating new light on public questions
as the result Of mingling with their
constituents. If they had discussed
such questions while at home the fact
Ulu HOl dppcdE upOu ti1Ci1 ICIuAA "
Washington.
So now after the Christmas season.
The probability is that the recess was
spent, not on serious matters of state,
but on private matters Of gayety and
enjoyment. and that the legislators are
hack in town no wiser than when they
left about what should be done to re-
1ieve the distress that is general and
depressing.
Five months-eix at most-well put
in should enable Congress to put up
the shutters with a good conscience
and feeling that the emergency has
been met and relieved.
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The Personnel Board.

Authorization by President Harding
of federal personnel board. to formu
late policies and plans designed tc
place the personnel administration OF
the government abreast Of the best
practice in private enterprise, with
proper regard to the peculiarities Of
tine public service, is another Of those
quiet strokes which may have tre
mendous results for good.
With a simple executive order the
President has set in operation steps
which may lead to the correction OF
the inequalities sin government serv'
ice here. faults which We're pointed out
in the report of the old reciassification
commission, but about which nothing
OF any particular consequence has
| been done. The new board is to be Sc
lected from each government depart
ment and independent establishment
for the expressed purpose Of develop
ing in the federal government a more
effective and economical system OF
employment and personnel manage.
ment, and to promote the general well
fare of the employees Of the national
government.
BY the selection of only those per
sons who are known to have a thor.
oughly sympathetic viewpoint upon
personnel problems a board may be
secured which will be able to carry
into effect, without fuss or palaver,
the reforms which any honest student
of the civil service knows should be
brought about. The selection of any
other sort of person but one who has
the human touch" will be a great
mistake in making up this highly inn
portant board. Perhaps no other sin
gle government agency will be able to
do quite as much as this one, If it is
properly constituted. If it is not, it
will be but another useless govern
ment agency.
Under the leadership of the head Of
the Civil Service Commission one OF
the first problems which the board
will take up is that of providing a
such record Of all government workers
as was recommended recently by the
report of the actuaries upon the civil
service retirement fund. This is a
fundamental step, as complete records,
affording absolute knowledge OF all
employees, are a necessary basis for
any helpful or constructive work for
the good Of all.
The questions of transfers between
departments, uniformity Of work and
leave, review Of promotions. and forma-
ton of flying squadron" Of clerks
to go where needed. upon call. were
considered by the old reclassification
commission, and will be leading topics
for consideration by the personnel
board. The National Capital awaits
with hope the selection Of its members
and their first meeting.
Evening star., 1922-01-03
A Jar at Panama.

A slight earthquake occurred yes.
terday morning in Panama, shaking
Panama City sufficiently to cause some
alarm. but doing no damage. Natural
.ly the first thought Of the officials in
charge Of the canal was for the Sc.
curity Of the great waterway. An i'm
mediate examination was made, and
the gratifying report cana back that
no damage whatever had been done to
nny Of the locks or banks, that the
canal was in its usual good order.
When the transisthmian canal prof.
.Sect was under consideration the rival
, claims Of Panama and Nicaragua were
.hotly pressed In terms Of earthquakes
.and volcanoes. The advocates Of each
,routs pointed out the dangers that
ilurkod ON the other line. It L. related
; that ths adroit uss Of q certain postage
,stamp hy an ardent partisan Of Pan
ans, showing . smoking Nlcaraguau
Volcano. was . 1eHsrn1l faatsE IN agal-
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ly turning the tide of American de-

ly turning the tide of American de-
cision.
Ever since the canal was built there
have been some fears Of disturbances
causing the blockade Of the canal.
Thus far nothing of the sort has hap
pened. At the outset earthslides oc.
Cured. but they were in. nowise at.
tributable to seismic causes. The dirt
simply slipped because 1t was cut
back at too steep an angle. and 1t
continued to slide until it had reached
the 'angle of repose," at which it has
since rested in stability.
Unquestionably severe earthquake
in the immediate region of the canal
would do immense damage. would
probably put the canal out of commits
sion for weeks, or months, possibly
for a number Of years. 1t is conceiv-
able that jar in the crust might oc-
cur of such severity as to break the
masonry Of the locks and dams, under
mine the foundations, perhaps empty
the watercourse and possibly start the
slides again and cause the filling up
of the deep cuts. But why worry?
Such things might occur anywhere.
There is no known area of absolute
security from earthshocl1s. Disas-
trous ones have occurred in this coun-
try. The canal is located in a rather
more tremulous zone than usual, hut
the record for quakes in Panama is
not such as to cause any special anx-
iety. An efficient staff Is on the job
there. and If human ingenuity can
forestall misfortune there will be no
break in the big ditch due to natures
coavulsions.
Evening star., 1922-01-03
Who's Who esss:,ssss cssss As%'
XL-Count Emilio Pasliano

TIME diplomatic resources of
every country represented at
.the armament conference have
been tapped. Just as, when a
new battleship of the sort the con-
ference is Intended to postpone. II not
prevent, is placed in commission, she
Is manned by a picked personnel TAX
en- from other fighting craft. SO en-
bassies here and there throughout
the time being, some brilliant member
or two of their STATS because no.
where else could just the right man
be found.
Such a case is that Of Count Emilio
PaglianO Of the general secretariat
Of the Italian delegation to the pres
ent conference. Acceptance by Italy
Of the invitation to participate in the
momentous gathering found Count
PaglianO, whose specialties are con-
stitutional and international law.
serving as counselor of the Royal
Italian embassy at Madrid, capital of
Spain. He was ordered to relinquish
duties he was performing with dis
tinction in the Spanish capital in or
der that the italian conference dele
CATION might have the benefit Of his
extensive knowledge and experience
along his chosen lines.
Count Pagliano was selected to rep
resent Italy on special subcommit-
tee of experts from big FIVE" of
the present conference, established to
consider rules of warfare on land ard
sea. with particular reference to new
weapons developed in the world war,
and the protection both of combatants
and non-combatants alike from In
humane methods of fighting.
Count Pagliano is a young man. He
was born in Rome in 1881, and his
home is in the Eternal city. He re-
cefved the degree of doctor of laws
and doctor of political and colonial
sciences from the University Of Rome,
and later served as professor of con-
stitutional law in that great univer-
sity He is also the author of many
works on constitutional and interna-
tional law.
His specialization in international
law eventually brought him into the
diplomatic service of his country and
the Office he now holds, He served as
Evening star., 1922-01-03
The Facts About Chita.

A full uncovering Of the facts about
the Siberian republic and the alleged
intrigue by certain Of the powers af
fecting its status will doubtless follow
the publication of charges by repre-
sentatives of that government in un
official attendance upon the arms con
ference. 1t will be of wholesome eff
feet thus to bring to light the true
circumstances OF this organization
which has been somewhat shrouded in
mystery since it's creation.
Plainly the immediate effect of the
the good faith of France and Japan in
their relation to the general confer
ence. The former is immediate in denial
and reputation. The Chita delegates
as promptly disavow any purpose tc
injure or to throw suspicion upon
France. Japan is the object Of their
attack. They frankly declare that the
Toxic government intends to set up a
far eastern government under its own
influence.
II such is Japan's purpose. with the
ultimate object of controlling Man
churia. it is we'll to have the fact
brought to light. Whispers have cir,
culated concerning this program ever
since the conference assembled. The
subject is one to be avoided. it would
seem, in open discussion. But it can.
not be forever postponed and prevent
ed from being considered. The Chita
incident. therefore. whatever the foun.
dation for the charges made by the
delegates, will have been we'll worth
while if it results in a full ventilation
Of this matter.
The issues Of the far east are direct
" before the conference. All matters
pertaining to peace in Asia are prop
erly subject TO discussion and adjust
ment. The Chita government is in di
rect line of consideration. The rela,
tions between it and Russia, or Japan
must be made known, and determine
r tion must be had upon the point OF
recognition by the powers and the de
gree of responsibility on their part for
its protection. if it is worthy of ac-
ceptance as a distinct organization.
The difficult question of Russia en-.
tiers into the equation. How far is the
Chita government allied to or identi.
fled with the soviet? What are the ac.
tual relations between Japan and botf,
The soviet and the :Chita republic?
France appears to be out of the ques.
tion. This simplifies the matter. The
conference may now proceed to ascer-
tain the true state Of affairs in that
area of the far east that is most plain
~ the trouble zone of Asia.
Evening star., 1922-01-03

tarin-hard subjects both, and lending
themselves scarcely at all to oratory
or popular display. So he appeared
but seldom on the stump, and never
outside Of his own state.
He had no Illusions about himself or
anybody else. He could see-nobody
more plainly-that he was not, and
could not be made. a presidential
quantity. No bee ever invaded his
bonnet, or even buzzed in his neigh
borhood. In word. he was a self.
centered politician, who devoted his
whole time to party matters and pub.
lie questions. and with the private
means to indulge his tastes to the
fullest.
Evening star., 1922-01-03

secretary OF the permanent committee
for preparation for the conference of
private International law at The Hague.
His next important detail was as chief
Of the cabinet Of the president OF the
Ialian delegation to the peace con-
ference at Paris, Foreign Minister
Tittoni.
In 1920 Count Pagliano was an as
sistant delegate to the important
financial conference held at Brussels.
and in 1921, was assistant delegate at
the conference Of transit" Grams
portation conference) at Barcelona.
Spain. His latest special service to
his country prior to the present con-
ference was as a specialist at the ses-
sions of the supreme council Of am
bassadors in London, Boulogne and
Spa
Evening star., 1922-01-03
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

The Human Element.
A time Of joyous meeting
Has gladdened every lot.
The Happy New Year greeting
Is all too soon forgot.
The skies are brightly glowing.
The earth is rich and fair.
Our thought we're still bestowing
On hatred and on care.
Earth longs to keep forever
The hours Of kindly cheer.
We might, with some endeavor,
Be happy all the year.
Evening star., 1922-01-03

The New Year reception at the
White House revived an old and pleas
ant custom. The ceremony is one in
which the people delight to participate.
and the willingness Of the President to
undergo the physical fatigue neces-
sarily involved in the great American
formality of shaking hands must find
it's reward in the happiness Of meet
ing, face to face, so many Of those to
whose service he has devoted his life's
endeayorS.
Evening star., 1922-01-03

Nations who denounce war insist on
having submarines. 1t is going to take
some ingenious logic to convince the
innocent bystanders and taxpayers Of
the world that the sub is q philan-
thropic institution.
Evening star., 1922-01-03

Pacific, where the situa ton is rea-
sonably quiet, but we refuse to Join
the rest of the world in guaranteeing
peace in Europe"
The Brooklyn Eagle independent
democratic) states that "the confer
ence has not the power to effect the
abolition of the submarine, even If it
accepted the British proposal" since
"the application of these rules to
other nations outside the conference
cannot be guaranteed"
Evening star., 1922-01-03
Selecting From the storehouse.

Selecting From the Storehouse.
you don't appear to have very
many original ideas on governmental
matters" remarked the critical con.
stituent.
II doubt whether originality Is
needed" said Senator Sorghum. 1.-THE
world has been accumulating original
ideas for centuries. A statesman is do.
ing very well nowadays II he can use
good judgment and pick out a few Of
the best ones"
Evening star., 1922-01-03
The Roma's Great Performance.

The flight Of the big Army dirigible
Roma from Langley Field. Va. to
Washington and back for its chris
tening ceremonies last week revealed
q stanchness Of construction in the
mammoth airship and skill on the
part of its navigators which have
been duly chronicled. But the more the
hasardous conditions of the trip are
studied the more they substanttate
the belief that tho feat will rank as
ploit-as perhaps an epoch-makinE
event in the history Of aerial navi-
cation.
When a dirigible balloon Of the d.
mensions Of q modern ocean liner
can successfully meet ana surmount
when 1t can alternately forge ahead
against q gale or ride before II and
with half Of Its engines crippled Keep
its course and reach it's destination
unscathed, the airship must be said
to have passed the supreme test OF
did. It may yet be the dtrtgfble
which viii solve the question of
transatlantic flight in practical serv-
ice.-New York World (democratic).
II your Christmas present didn't
como IL was probably on account Of
the mail robbers. Take cheerful
view Of it.-clsvaiand Plain Dealer.
Let us have patience with Ireland.
It sometimes takes ns long time to
retify thing, too.-Charieston Mail
It does seem as though there ought
to be such q thing as understanding
covenants understandably arrived at
Detroit News.
There is a movement to abolish the
rocking chair because It is inartistic
The movement may also gain addi-
tional support because some people
consider the rocking chair comfort
ahla.-Kansss CitY STAR
Evening star., 1922-01-03

The bootleg mortality rate increased
during the holidays. Self-inhicted capt.
tai punishment is a rather severe
penalty for violation Of the prohibition
laws.
Evening star., 1922-01-03

India is reported to be republic,
but it is possible that a large number
of local potentates and their subjects
are not aware Of any important change
in their political system.
Evening star., 1922-01-03

The farmer looks forward to an af-
fiuence which will enable him to de
scribe his life not as lonely, but as ex.
elusive.
Evening star., 1922-01-03

One conference gives a delegate
points to place before his constituents
for discussion so that he can speak
with more confident authority at the
next conference.
Evening star., 1922-01-03

Secret diplomacy shows q willing
ness to deceive that should at the out
set invite mutual suspicion among
those who seek to engage in It.
Evening star., 1922-01-03

That splendid warrior, Foch, was
one Of the visitors from France who
appeared to be thoroughly enjoying a
season OF peace and good will.
Evening star., 1922-01-03

1t was a glad New Year except for
those who bought wood alcohol. and
most Of those are not in q position to
know the difference.
Evening star., 1922-01-03

One advantage in losing the tax on
railway tickets is the saving Of time
in selling them which will enable
many traveller to avoid missing his
train.
Evening star., 1922-01-03

Forgeries are now suspected in
every style Of document from a slip of
European currency to diplomatic
note.
Evening star., 1922-01-03

Conditions no longer favorable to
profiteering will enable genuine bust
ness to go forward with confidence.
Evening star., 1922-01-03

The adjective "militaristic' has be-
come as Objectionable as imperial
istic" used to be.
Evening star., 1922-01-03
EanlNiarities.

''It is not considered polite to speak
to persons to whom we have not been
introduced" unused Miss Cayenne.
'Unpardonable familiarity" said the
punctiiious gentleman. "And yet It
seems q far less excusable familiarity
for soldiers to gather around for the
purpose of shooting people whom they
have never met"
Evening star., 1922-01-03

So far as relations with outside ma
tions are concerned, China disarmed
long ago.
Evening star., 1922-01-03

Europe is gradually getting rid Of
the idea that the only kind of glory
worth striving for is military glory.
Evening star., 1922-01-03

Under present conditions a cargo Of
foodstutfs is Of more value to Russia
than loan.
Evening star., 1922-01-03
Overwhelmed.
A-shopping with his wife he went.
He wore q puzzled frown.
The price tag was 20 prominent
He couldn't see the gown.
Overwl,eln,ei

Jud Tunkins says he knows q sales
man whose conversation IL so enter
tanning that you hate to make him
stop talking long enough to let you
order something.
Evening star., 1922-01-03

de difficulty Of. learnin' by expert
ence," said Uncle Eben, sis shown by
de tact dat re kin 80 on year after
year. bsin' -surprissd Whms de weather
turns Heezin' cold N January
Evening star., 1922-01-03

It does seem as though there ought
to be such q thing as understanding
covenants understandably arrived at
Detroit News.
Evening star., 1922-01-03

Let us have patience with Ireland
It sometimes takes M long time e
retify q thing, too.-Chsrleston Nail
Evening star., 1922-01-03

II your Christmas present didn't
como IL was probably on account OF
the mail robbers. TAKE cheerful
view Of it.-Clevaland Plain Dealer.
Evening star., 1922-01-03
Rate by Mail-Payable In Advance.
Maryland and Virginia.

Daily and Sunday. 1 yr.. $40: mo-. 70c
Daily only. 4 W., Sc. 90; mo-, soc
Sunday only yr,. So, 40: mo-, 20c
Evening star., 1922-01-03

All Other States
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-01

C. T .. did to French campagne, the propaganda for French wine continues in the Paris press The F'Cenchman will insist that wine is what gives him health and keeps him alive-and that water is good to wash in
 Wine supervision in France reminds an A -lerican Of the system O< super vising babv's milk in the. crearneries of eulEghrened communities. Govern ment laboratories supplied with a generous number Of inspectors keep a sharp control of the sort Of wine which is being sold.
 The lTatin reports this week the seizure Of 83,50o quarts Of very old claret But when the Government