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Evening star., 1922-03-25
America Again q Leader.

Yesterdays vote in the Senate rati-
Tying the four-power treaty will go a
long way toward restoring American
prestige in world affairs. 1t may not
be pleasant thing to admit, but it
nevertheless is fact that this country
had lost lot of prestige during the
last three years. From undisputed
world leadership at the time the
armistice was signed, we had gradual
ly lost ground. until about the only
thing that enabled us to make our in
f1uence felt was the fact that We owned
that other nations were head-over-
heels in debt to us.
Nothing is to be gained now by dis
cussing responsibility for this frittering
away of leadership. but it is a recog-
nized fact that a large part of it was
the direct result of our system of gov
ernment, dividing responsibility for
our foreign intercourse between the
executive and the Senate. That this
division of responsibility existed was
known, of course. to the worlds states
men, but at Paris it was overlooked.
Then when the Senate refused to
ratify the work of the peace confer
ence the world was unwarrantedly
shocked and surprised, and there grew
up an unjustified belief that the Amer
lean government. because of consti-
tutional limitations, was incapable of
functioning effectively in its relation
ship with other nations. Yesterdays
vote in the Senate will serve to dispel
that belief. and to vindicate the Amer
lean plan of government.
Now that Senate approval has been
given the four-pow treaty it is not
anticipated there will be any serious
opposition to the other conference
agreements, and the country has a
right to expect that at an early day
the entire series of treaties will have
been made the law of the land. The
benefits which will flow from them
will be for the whole world and for
all time, for at last the way has been
shown by which the burden Of arma-
ments may be reduced without inn
periling national security. 1t is not
contended that the possibilities of war
in the future have been removed, but
the probabilities of war have been
greatly lessened. and the cost Of pre-
pairing for war has been made less
intolerable burden.
The American people rejoice today
at the success of the movement in
itiated by the American government,
and they would be glad If all peoples
had equal cause for rejoicing. The
peoples of Europe still are carrying
armament burdens which infiict upon
them hardships and hunger. Those
burdens can now be removed, or great
ly lightened. if the nations of Europe
will follow in the way which was
shown by the nations which sat in
the Washington conference.
Evening star., 1922-03-25
A National Issue.

Mr.. Lodge has become. and will
more and more become as the year
grows, a national issue. The demo-
Gratis are organizing a drive" on him.
Some are so strongly desirous Of his
defeat for reelection, they would
trade control Of the next Congress to
bring it about.
The Wilsonites lead in this feeling.
They hold the Massachusetts senator
responsible for their hero's undoing.
It was largely his argumentative and
parliamentary skill and his resolute
opposition that fixed upon the Yer
sailles treaty reservations SO unac.
ceptable to MIR. Wilson the latter re-
jected them at the expense of the pact.
The Bryanites are anti-Lodge, for
remembering his unbending opposition
to their hero in the latter's three cam
paigns for the presidency.
The Coxites. remembering the Lodge
Evening star., 1922-03-25
The New York Republicans.

The republicans of New York are
to be congratulated on one thing at
least. They cleared the table at Al
bany this year in excellent time. Two
months and half sufficed.
Their legislative card presented
some knotty questions at the start.
Factionism had appeared here and
there in the state. Millerites and anti
Millerites were looking sourly at each
other. The former were talking about
a second term for the governor. The
latter were contending that one term
should satisfy him. Who would be q
good man for next falls nomination?
The anti-Niiller talk has almost en-
tirely suhsided. 1t seems to be agreed
that if the governor wants. or will
accept, another try at his office he
can have it.
He entered politics reluctantly. and.
it Is understood, is not exactly
enamored of the game. But he is a
good sport, and not the sort to run
away in the face Of difficulties. So
the feeling prevails that Gov. Miller
is at his party's command IL it de-
sires to use his name again.
New York is so important in politi-
cal calculations, every state election
there has in some measure q national
signifcance. A national leader by
one party or the other may be de-
veloped by contest.
This time this kind Of speculation
is confined to the democratic side Of
the fence. The republican national
leader for 1924 is more than indicated.
Mr.. Harding's name is on every slate.
But what democrat making success.
full campaign against Gov. Miller next
fall would thereby become a national
figure and his party's hope and best
bet for the presidency? Is there such
man either upstate or downstate,
and if downstate what is his "pull'
with Tammany?
Evening star., 1922-03-25
The House and the Service.

The House is to be congratulated
upon its action in dropping from the
pending Army appropriation bill the
provision which, by refusing funds,
would have limited the executive au-
thority in the placing of troops out
side of continental United States. The
contention was maintained to the last
that the House would be acting within
its constitutional authority in insist
ing upon the provision. The conten-
ton was in controversy between the
executive and the legislative branches,
with much to be said upon both
Sides" no doubt, but the House acted
wisely in not pushing it at this time.
The President and the War Depart
ment are intent upon economy in
administration, and Representative
Anthony, in charge Of the bill, ad-
nitted that he is convinced Of the
willingness of the War Department to-
cut down expenses of the garrisoning
Of troops outside the homeland. In
dropping the Objectionable provision
Evening star., 1922-03-25
Walled Gardens.

A young American woman won a
prize offered recently by an EnEllsh
newspaper for the best suggestions
for making the city OF London more
attractive. Some Of her ideas would
appeal to any interested reader. Eng
lfsh or American. But her suggestion
that the Londoners tear down all
walls hiding gardens and green spots
probably would receive little approval
from the British home lover.
Even as the Englishman's home Is
his castle, so his garden is an out-of-
doors breathing spot, dedicated to
privacy and family enjoyment. He
would no more relish the idea Of lay
ing his garden and the family ac-
tivities centered in it bare to the
public gaze than. he would relish
tearing out the wall Of his house SO
that what went on in the, rooms
within should he open to the eyes of
the curious passer-by. And is he not
right in this?
The great American front porch
and front yard are noble institutions,
Justly representative of nation
which has nothing to hide. but for
all that there is something about the
quiet, restful privacy of the walled
garden which Is beginning to make
it's way even among our frank and
open people, and it is more likely
that coming years will see more walled
gardens in America than fewer in
dear old London.-Tulsa Tribune
(democratic)
Evening star., 1922-03-25
Automobile Accidents.

Five persons were struck and in
jured in the city streets yesterday by
automobiles. This is not record. but
it shows that carelessness and lawless-
ness are still on the job. 1t is not easy
to fix the blame in these cases, or per-
haps to apportion the blame between
drivers and pedestrians. There are
pedestrians who will walk in the street.
who will not "look where they are
walking" and who will "jay-walk."
But the chief responsibility is on the
person who drives car. He should
not MAIN a man because that man
steps into the street between squares.
hesitates in the middle Of a crossing
or does other things which many men,
women and children do. and will con-
tinue to do. If the driver kept his car
under control many Of the ''acci-
dents" that happen would not happen.
Too many reckless and irresponsible
youths. men and women have licenses
to drive cars. Too many auto drivers
spurn the traffic regulations and defy
the law. On every street. every
day and night, one can see the speed
limit rashly exceeded on straight
stretches, at crossings and on turn
ing corners. There is theory that
pedestrians have the right Of way at
crossings. A pedestrian has the right
Of way if he can get it. The rule Of
the crossing is "Pedestrian cross at
your peril.' A very great number of
automobile drivers seem to think that
a honk on their horn gives them right
Of way any place, any time, unless
they know that the eye Of a traffic cop
is on them.
Evening star., 1922-03-25

the House not only abated possibility
Of friction but made for the preserva-
ton of morale and efficiency in the
Army, q practical consideration aside
from sentiment and pride Of authority.
The House has it in its power to
make another good stroke Of policy
and constructive craftsmanship in re.
jecting the proposed program Of limit.
ing appropriations for the Navy below
the point OF efficiency regarded as es-
sentiai by the President. 1t might be
pointed out that the President started
the economy drive" by calling the
conference for limitation Of armament,
and that he may well be regarded as
as good an economist as any one.
The Senate last Friday ratified the
four-power peace pact as preliminary
to the expected ratification Of the
naval limitation treaty. The latter in
strument fixes the ratio of naval
maintenance, giving the United States
a definite status. The House program
Of slashing appropriations for the up
keep Of the Navy would reduce the
ratio of the United States fixed in
the treaty by rendering impossible
the operation OF the ships.
The United States would thus be
rendered ridiculous; contending for a
definite ratio in the treaty and de-
liberately lowering it In effective ap.
plication. On second thought. per-
haps the House will heed the argu-
ment of the executive. who is in touch
with all angles Of the question. and
not agree to the drastic cut in the ap-
preparations suggested.
Evening star., 1922-03-25
Mr.. Wilson Still Leader.
This is from Duluth:

Former President Woodrow Wilson,
in a telegram to the chairman Of the
st. Louis county democratic commit
tee, today expressed confident tex
re-established in power and in a posi-
tion to render renewed service to the
liberal forces of mankind throughout
the world" The telegram was in re-
ply to a wire sent Mr.. Wilson by the
county convention in which the former
President was assured recognition as
the leader Of the democratic party"
The two points contained here are
both worthy Of special note.
a. Mr.. Wilson is still hailed as the
leader Of the democratic party. Not as
the party's candidate for President in
1924, but as the man worthy to guide
the party in the preliminaries leading
up to that nomination. Well, is there
a member Of the party likely to be
buster in that matter during the COM
ing two years? Mr.. Wilson has the
time. the disposition and the facilities
for such work. He is excellently stu
ated for conferences with prominent
democrats who are either on official
duty in Washington or frequent WIS.,
itors to town on one political errand or
another. Washington is headquarters
Sor both parties.
(2) Mr.. Wilson is still thinking in
ternationally. The restoration Of the
democracy to power under his guild
ance will be for the purpose Of render
ing renewed service to the liberal
forces Of mankind throughout the
world" Our own troubles are nu-
merous and very great. They make a
record in those particulars. But no
pent-up America is confining Mr.. Will
sons thoughts. He is thinking Of man.
kind in world terms, and would have
his party If restored to power occupy
itself in the worlds behalf.
This is a large order, and in the alb
sense Of particulars invites to interest
ing speculation as to how Mr.. Wilson
would have his party in Office again
proceed in the work Of world rescue
What are his plans? And how would
he as the presiding spirit over the
democracy's rehabilitation apply his
plans in the changes that have taken
place since Armistice day and are still
going on? 1.-THE liberal forces Of man.
kind is grandiose but indefinite.
Evening star., 1922-03-25
F April showers really could be
made to bring May flowers to
Wo shin rfon this vear-Mav fow.

IF April showers really could be
made to bring May flowers to
Washington this year-May flow-
ers in every garden, in every
lawn which offers the, tiniest space
for them-wouldn't the Commission
ers' plea to "clean up-paint up bring
wonderful results? Clean up the
lawns and the back yards-then paint
them up with varicolored May flow
ers, and see how Washington smiles
this summer.
It used to be a custom, in one part
of Washington, at least, to give
yearly prizes for the best appearing
gardens And it was matter of
common knowledge that the lawns
and gardens in that section combined
to make it one Of the most, attractive
parts of Washington.
Why couldn't this be done on a
large scale this year?
i 4 X y
The citizens associations-Wash-
ington's medium for citizenship ar
ticulation-have a splendid oppor-
tunity for cooperating with the
Commissioners in making Washing
ton a city beautiful this summer
through development of that homely
spot the back yard. and the front
lawn as well. If each citizens asso-
citation would foster a Spirit Of COM
munity betterment through flower
gardens there's little doubt but that
the result would be effective.
Every spring sees the average ,citi-
zen, in a desire to see things spring
up out of the ground. get to work. as
the afternoons out of office lengthen,
with the spade and the hoe, digging
around in the soft, damp earth Of the
back yard or front lawn. excavating
for placing the little seed which come
in such alluring packages. But as the
weeds get in their dirty work." and
the earth gets baked and hard. and
the sun gets hotter and hotter, and
the water department let's out howl
of dismay at the decreasing reserve
In the reservoirs and the one old
conduit supplying the capital with
water begins to groan under the load
-then's the time to test a mans de-
sire to keep his flowers growing and
his yard in trim.
Something more than mere desire to
see ones flowers sprouting out Of the
ground Is needed-some stimulant
which can very easily be prescribed
through a community spirit. fostered
by the community's association OF
representative citizens. In every one
of these communities, now, there will
Evening star., 1922-03-25

A banquet at Los Angeles provided
a chair for a member Of the Longer
Life League who had departed this
life. He brought back the advice, with
the assistance Of a medium, Don't for
get your exercise and be careful of
your diet" The admonition would in
dicate belief on the part of the spirit,
despite strange and interesting adven-
lures to which he referred, that this
world Is q pretty good place to cling
to, after all.
Evening star., 1922-03-25

The Declaration Of Independence
has proved a. document Of historic in
fiuence. incidentally and unintention-
ally it has also turned out very ef-
fective piece OF ad writing for the city,
Of Philadelphia.
Evening star., 1922-03-25

The United States Senate used to
be referred to as notable for its dull
deliberations. No occasion has called
forth larger and more distinguished
or more attentive audience than the
ratification of the four power treaty.
Evening star., 1922-03-25
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Picturesque But Useless.

Picturesque But Useless.
I wonder just what they've discovered
In far Patagonian climes,
And how the old party has hovered
On earth. since primordial times.
Perhaps it's glyptodon docile,
Or plesiosaurus 80 gay
That is lodging the fate Of g. fossil
In joyous and innocent play.
At a mild megatherium limiting,
They're trying new data to find.
Many men, after carefully squirting.
To different views are inclined.
But when prices are making life bitter,
For fuel and food stuffs in turn,
Oh, what IL the use Of the critter,
II it's not good to eat or to burn.
Evening star., 1922-03-25

II science discovers many more
creatures long regarded as extinct,
there may be a chance Of discovering
in some wild region live and kicking
populist party.
Evening star., 1922-03-25

The japanese announce an intention
Of scrapping battleships as rapidly as
possible. Japan has long been famous
for recognizing q good idea as soon as
she saw it.
Evening star., 1922-03-25

A small but select Army. according
to military experts, may inspire ad-
miration, but not respect.
Evening star., 1922-03-25

The Treasury finds its income less
ened. Many an Individual is lament
ing the same experience.
Evening star., 1922-03-25

The coal.mining interests are ahead
Of the weather bureau in predicting
chilly April.
Evening star., 1922-03-25

Lenin is reported to be suffering
from Illness, and q great many go
vietists hope it is nothing trivial.
Evening star., 1922-03-25
EDITORIAL DIGEST

even more ruinous consequent de-
preston" go,
ITO Smuts goes the credit for skill
full leadership" says the New YORK
Tribune. by his fearlessness he has
rendered a service to his own country
and to the British Empire"
Evening star., 1922-03-25

1t is significant that in all that list
of thirteen women given as the wives
of Isaiah Moore he was able to fool
only one widow.-Indianapolis Star.
Evening star., 1922-03-25
A Discreet Hesitation

"A Discreet Hesitation.
II shall not wear knickerbockers,"
said, Miss Cayenne.
"Is there a question in your mind
as to their being ladylike?"
mot at all. I'm afraid I am "a little
too mature to look boyish."
"Dar is de same difference between
plain an fancy folks" said Uncle
Eben, "dat dar is between chickens an
canaries. De, old hen scratchin'
aroun' on her own account in de, yard
is happier an mo- useful dan De bird
in De gilded caget" 81
Evening star., 1922-03-25
The Far.away Audience.

The Faf.aWay Audience.
Tho ways Of thought transference
In q statesman's speech appear.
He makes one to his colleagues
For constituents to hear.
Evening star., 1922-03-25

A asks whether it is
right to say: 1.-The man was hung"
or 1.-THE man was hanged" The
moderr, version is, THE jury dis
agreed - Akron (QhtR) Beacon.
Journal.
Evening star., 1922-03-25
Drop q Nickel, Please.

When you order a porterhouse
steak and the butcher boy brings
you a chunk of liver you don't pay
for the steak and accept the service
with a sweet smile. When your
laundryman fails to bring back your
shirt or for week or so doesn't call
for the soiled linen, do you pay
laundry bills as II you had had the
service? It is not being done. In the
ordinary relations of business, with
one or two exceptions, you pay for
what you get after you get 1t.
Maybe the time will come when you
can dock the telephone company be-
cause when you called your doctor
you got a shoe repair shop. or
maybe you can get the telephone
company to pay for your cough
medicine. If you take cold, when
central rings you out of bed in the
middle Of the night to inquire, sweets
ly, Number. please?"-Detroit News
independently.
Evening star., 1922-03-25

The farm movement will soon begin
in earnest. It willard it will begin
each morning at about o'clock
Baltimore Sun.
Evening star., 1922-03-25
The Element Of Chance,

TIC EIom1nC OI CuHnC6e
''You never change your mind after
you have expressed yourself on a pub
lie question:"
''What's the use?" rejoined Senator
Sorghum. Public opinion IL Always
shifting, and after you have elaborate
ly explained your change Of mind
sentiment is liable to swing around to
the position you have just abandoned"
Jud Tunkins says that dear old song,
"Home, Sweet Home" gets more and
more pathetic when you think Of the
housing situation.
Evening star., 1922-03-25

The old-fashioned widow who
spoke Of her late husband now has
q daughter who speaks Of her latest
Observation-Disclosures IN. " Times
Union.
The Holbrook news., 1922-02-17
OILED ROADS ARE APPROVED
Operation Must Be Performed Intelli- gently or 1t Will Make Con-
 ditions Worse.

The American Highway Bulletin. which approves of oiled roads, ob- serves that oiling must be performed intelligently or it will make conditions worse instead of better. According to this authority it is useless to oil dirt road which is not thoroughly drained and properly graded. It is a waste of money to oil road which does not have a smooth hard surface free from dust. If the surface is uneven, oil collects in shallow depresslons and softens the surface so that after the first heavy rain the travel tends to make mudholes at these places. If there is dust on the road, the oil com pines with the dust to form a sort of mat, which the travel over it quickly breaks up into large flakes or scales. But if the road Is in proper condition to receive the oil and the right kind of oil is used, the oil percolates into the pores of the earth for a depth of several inches, sealing them with an asphaltic binding material which unites the surface into a tougher mass than the original surface. The oil cannot make the road any harder, for only stone or gravel will accomplish that. but it will prevent the displace- ment of the earth particles under any loads which an earth road is adapted to carry. If the oiled surface is i'm mediately covered with a thin layer of clean, hard sand, the travel will not disturb the oil and the travellers will suffer less inconvenience.
The Holbrook news., 1922-02-17
MAY REMODEL UNION JACK
pire Likely to Bring Change In Famous Flag.

Among the lesser and more senti- mental sacrifices the British feel they are making for Irish peace, there is the prospect of the changed Union Jack
 The diagonal red cross in the Union Jack stands for Ireland. The original national flag was the banner of St. George, plain red cross on a white background. In 1906 the Scottish flag, white diagonal cross and blue background, was blended with the white upright cross, with a blue background of the diagonal white cross being added
 On the death of Charles I the cross of St. George again became the na- tional flag, but in 1706, after the union with Scotland, the cross stand ard with the blue background was restored. In 1901 the red cross of St. Patrick was superimposed on St. An drew's cross, making the present Union Jack.
The Holbrook news., 1922-02-17
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