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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-16

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Evening star., 1923-12-28
Festival for Poor Horses.

The poor horses and mules Of Wash.
ington are invited to a holiday din
ner by the Animal Rescue League.
The table will be set in the grounds
Of the league, 349 Maryland avenue
southwest, tomorrow and the time of
the festival will be from II to 4.
Though the spread is midway between
Christmas and New Year, 1t Is called
a Christmas dinner, and the animals
care not what the feast Is called so
that the eats are there. Members Of
the league and their friends have ar
ranged a menu OF oats, alfalfa and
mixed feed, and apples and carrots
are on the bill, A large and repre-.
sentative attendance is looked for,
and II any Washingtonian has an ap.
pie, lump Of sugar or a wisp Of
sweet and refreshing hay to spare,
the managers OF the dinner will say
thank YOU and the horses and mules
will give an extra nod Of head or
twitch of tail as sign Of pleasure
and appreciation. The humblest
horse and the leanest' mule viii be
welcome.
Some Of the guests will be very old
Evening star., 1923-12-28
Presidential Polls.

Taking of presidential polls and test
votes to show the direction the politi-
cal wind Is blowing has begun, with
interesting results, whether valuable
and prophetic or not. Good House
keeping, a magazine widely read by
women, is taking poll among the
members Of the General Federation Of
President Of the United States. Names
to the number of seventeen were rep
resented in the returns.
In the 81 ,301 ballots tabulated Presi-
dent Coolidge received 52,274 votes,
many more than twice as many as
the combined votes Of the others for
whom choice was expressed. Gov.
Alfred z. Smith Of New York received
81, the lowest number in the return.
William G.. McAdoo received 6,611.
topping the list of democrats. Sena-
tor Hiram Johnson received 1851,
being closely followed by Gov. Pinchot
with 1,432.
Henry Ford was the preference Of
5,SO4 and William J. Bryan Of 152.
Former President Wilson was the
choice of 3,Os3 and Senator Under
wood of 1856. Senator La Toilette got
TIC, Senator Ralston 103, Senator
Borah Ais, Senator Glass 81. The
cabinet came in for attention. Secre-
tary Hughes getting 1916 and Secre-
tary Hoover 2,456. Former Gov. Low
den received 169 and John w. Davis
141.
This straw may show how the wind
is blowing, at least among the women
Of America.
Evening star., 1923-12-28
Big Ships and Big Pipes.

When the Leviathan went aground
in New York harbor the other day
diagrams were printed to show her
position on Robins reef, just north Of
Staten Island. The engineers Of the
Passaic valley sewerage commission
Of New Jersey noted the fact that ac-
cording to these plats the great ship
had touched bottom right over where
a couple Of great steel and concrete
outfall pipes rest. These tubes, which
are ninety-seven inches in diameter.
are placed four feet below the floor Of
the bay at that point. They ere part
Of the system that is being completed
to drain the Passaic valley, and that
with federal assent utilizes the New
York harbor as the outer point .of de-
posit. The engineers figure that If
the Leviathan touched them they
must have been damaged. AS one of
them expresses it, "a ship such as the
Leviathan, with her $4,000 tons,
travelling at four knots an hour, would
crush those pipes as man might
break a matchstick between his fin
gers" Divers will now be sent down
to examine the harbor floor and the
pipes to determine whether any injury
has been caused to these outlets. It is
said that a claim for $250,000 may be
filed against the government, or the
Shipping Board, for the injury.
This brings up an interesting ques
ton Of liability. If the Leviathan was
off her course through carelessness
or incompetence on the part Of her
navigator or pilot a damage claim
might lie, assuming that these pipes
were laid with federal authority in the
to the navigable waters OF
the bay. If, however, the accident &C.
CURED through misfortune beyond
control, as a result Of fog or unusual
currents, it may be contended that
when the pipes were laid a chance was
taken on the score of possible injury
from such a happening 1t may be
argued that the placing Of heavy
steel and concrete outlet pipes in a
position where ship might touch
them constitutes a menace to naviga-
ton, even though outside of the chan.
mel. If they were touched they are
evidently of nature to injure a ship
perhaps more than the amount of
damage suggested as that inflicted on
the sewer system. This case will per-
maps lead to some protracted discus
sion, and possibly to an important rul-
ing by the courts relative to the ques-
ton Of the use of navigable waters
for public drainage.
Evening star., 1923-12-28
The Attack on Japan's Regent.

When a youth yesterday fired a shot
at the Prince Regent Of Japan on his
way to open the session Of the diet,
fortunately missing him, the entire
japanese ministry rendered its resig-
nation, following that OF Home Min
ister Goto, who Immediately assumed
full responsibility for not having pre-.
vented the attack. This Is a striking
illustration Of the intense fealty to-
ward the person Of the ruler in that
country. Home Minister Goto was, Of
course, not accountable, nor was the
ministry itself. But at once, without
any analysis Of the matter and with
no attempt at excuse, the responsible
officers Of government bowed their Of
flcial heads to the acting ruler and
asked punishment in the form Of re-
mission from their posts.
This crime appears to have been the
individual act Of the would-be as
sassin. Seized at once, and with diff
ficulty rescued from the avenging
crowd by the police, he acknowledged
his guilt and declared that he had
no accomplices, and that his hope
was simply to start a social revo-
luton. This acknowledgment be-
trays the unreasoning fanaticism of
the radical. A social revolution could
not conceivably be started in Japan
through the removal Of the prince re-
gent by violence. The instant reaction
TO an attack upon his person is one of
intense anger and vengeance. Japan
may be progressing toward democracy
in some ways. 1t may be tinged at
present with radicalism. There may
be groups Of anarchistic elements at
work. But there is no chance for an
'overturn through violence.
Yesterday under the shock Of this
sudden attack the crown prince bore
himself in a manner that commanded
the admiration of the japanese people.
He proceeded to the diet, made his
formal speech, and returned to the
palace without betraying the slightest
sign of anxiety. Those who had gath
cred in the parliament building for the
ceremony were unaware that his life
had been attempted. When later the
news spread a feeling Of intense loyalty
and patriotism swept through Toxic,
and is now pulsing through japan as
the word is carried into the far cor
ners of the empire.
Evening star., 1923-12-28

horses. They remember when auto
mobiles were few and when It was
good manners In q horse to take
fright at meeting one. Some Of the
horses served in the families Of "the
best people" Of the city and drew
family carriages. But age and hard
luck came upon them. They ask our
people to recall that once they were
happy. prosperous horses and stepped
along the streets with u merry, DASH
ing gait. That was in other days,
and perhaps old horses have their
memories and reveries as we do.
The Washington Animal Rescue
League has had a useful career since
its organization in May. 1914. It's
list Of members is long and includes
many Of the very kindest people OF
the city who have a tender spot in
the heart Of poor old horses and
mules, friendless dogs, outcast cats
and all animals that are oppressed
by trouble.
Evening star., 1923-12-28

This concentrates an active and con-
servative force Of Americans as q
check against the elements which
have no historic or traditional back.
ground, or ignore it II they have, and
who would enter upon experiments in
government which would seem con-
trary to the purposes Of those who es-
tablished the government. There is a
good deal that is important In organ
izing "old Americans" or Americans
of ''the old Stock
In this country from the first there
has been a feeling Of family pride.
Among the early settlers were those
who were proud, though not boastful,
Of the position they held in England.
Later families began to found their
pride on the station which q member
or members Of their family gained in
the colony. "Old" families .decayed
and new families became "oid" fami-
lies. In some counties and cities new
families became old families in two
or three generations.
There has been a boom in genealogy
in the past quarter of a century. More
workers are engaged in genealogical
research now than at any other time.
There is a searching Of old land and
church records. More persons are
looking for their ancestors than ever
before, and it would be unfair to say
that these descendants are moved by
foolish pride or fancy. In this part
Of the country, outside Of few fami
lies, there was until recently little ac-
tive interest in ancestry. People
thought affectionately of their parents
and grandparents, but there was little
work In the construction Of family
trees and preparation of family his
tories. That is an older industry in
New England than in the south. Peo-
pie are now generally doing this be-
cause knowing that they belong to
"old American stock" they want the
facts. They want the names Of their
American ancestors, and to know
where they lived and died and what
they did. The growth Of this tendency
may be due to the organization Of an
cestral- patriotic societies, but it is
more likely that the growth Of those
societies Is due to the development Of
this sentiment among so many Ameri-
cans
Evening star., 1923-12-28
Low Speed Not a Cure.
Care by Both Drivers and Pedes-
trians Traffic Solution.
70 the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
Permit mo to comment on the
statements OF Archibald Hopkins,
criticizing the conduct Of autoists
generally.
He apparently believes that the
adoption OF a ten-mile speed limit
would obviate the maiming and kill
ing Of pedestrians. Being both Pc
destrian and autoist will consider
both classes fairly.
and would block traffic. cause confu-
sion, which certainly would not re-
duce casualties and a lot of time
would be wasted needlessly. My ex-
perience has been that when condi-
tions are such that traffic can only
anywhere with any more degree of
safety than at q higher rate of speed.
Traffic must move. and when the
movement is blocked the thousands
on foot, in street cars and autos are
greatly inconvenienced, not mention
the way for fire engines. ambulances,
etc.
Further, a gasoline engine cannot
be operated and controlled salts
factorily at such . low speed. My
suggestion Is 1;. 70 oGmps, IN an psrstns stoS
upon the officers signals. If an auto
must stop upon signal, why shouldn't
the person on foot do likeWiseI
Where q pedestrian is "marooned" at
a crossing !primarily his own fault). !. ;.
Similarly situated public lecture"
is administered, and arrest can be
made. Surely the feet OF q pedestrian
are easier to govern than q heavy piece
Of machinery. However, at congested
crossings, where no officer Is stationed,
a serious problem remains to be solved
for both autoist and pedestrian.
From the pedestrians point Of view
say, Down with the speeders, reckless
drivers and crossing hogs"
From the autoist's standpoint / say,
Punish all jaywalkers and pedestrtanA
who ignore common road rules and
officers signs"
Many persons driving machines ought
to be Jailed for recklessness, and per-
mits Of incompetent drivers should be
revoked, but don't overlook the cold
fact that there are many thoughtless,
reckless and careless pedestrians at
liberty, who ignore signals. see only the
opposite curb, and do not realize that
for their folly they face q possible nice,
quiet protracted rest in the hospital for
failure to follow simple instructions.
Educate pedestrians on traffic rules;
give US all more one-way streets, where
danger for the pedestrian IL minimixed
by the requirement Of looking only In
one direction for approa ching autos;
autoists. help the pedestrian, and vice
versa by watching our friend, the cop"
e. l.. KASTLER.
Evening star., 1923-12-28
Ancestral Patriotic Societies.

Women are applying in such num-
Der for membership in the d. A. r.
that special means for passing on
membership petitions have been taken.
In a published report 1t Is said that
about 100000 women are eligible to
membership in the D. a. r., that most
Of the eligibles may be brought within
the society in a few years and that
the present enrolment is near 200. 900.
Not only have the older patriotic
and ancestral patriotic societies grown
in membership, but such societies have
multiplied. There is a disposfInA. in
men and women to find a connection
between themselves and men who
lived in this country when it was q
collection Of colonies and who helped
establish this republic. People who do
this generally take a ssrong and active
stand for "perpetua.ing our institu-
tions," and they construe patriotism"
as adherence to the ideals Of the men
who established those institutions.
Evening star., 1923-12-28
Member az the Associates Press
Conventions and Campaign Cash.

When the democratic national COM
mittee meets in this city on the 18th
Of January its principal task will be
the selection of a convention city.
The date is of less Importance. That
1t will come some time after the re-
publican nominating meeting is well
assured by custom, which DEGREES that
the administration party shall first
take the field with its proposal Of
candidates and platform. The place of
the convention, however, is quite a
different matter. 1t has aepolitical as
pect. Aspirants for the nomination
have their preferences. The "psy-
chology" of meeting on strategic
ground is of Importance.
Just at present there are three lead
ing possibilities in the field for the
democratic meeting place, New York.
Chicago and st. Louis. New York is
dead set after the convention. 1t
has not entertained nomination
meeting for many years. It wants the
honor Of being host to one Of the
major parties. The republicans having
passed it by for Cleveland, 1t is going
to try TO persuade the democracy that
T. is the only proper place for the ses-
sion. But Chicago was also disappoint-
ed by the republicans, even more SO
than New York. For Chicago really
expected to be chosen for that meet
ing, and the sudden switch to Cleve
1n nj csl, ;yS 1n
city. st. Louis seems to be figuring on
standing as a compromise choice in
case the New York-Chicago competi-
ton runs to deadlock.
Intimation is now given that the ma
tional committee will seek the high
est bid for the convention. There is
deficit from the 1920 campaign Of over
s175,000. The hope, it is indicated, is
that the winning contestant for the
convention will undertake to 1iquidate
this debt in addition to paying all the
expenses Of the meeting.
Both parties spent or obligated them
selves to spend, more money than
they had in the 1920 campaign. Both
Of them found themselves in arrears
after the election. Only recently the
republican debt was extinguished.
Both committees are concerned over
the matter OF Embarrassing for the 1924
campaign. The managers know that
1t is going to be hard to raise the
wind" Liberal givers are somewhat
shy nowadays about contributing to
the political sinews of war. So it will
be advantageous to the democratic
committee if it can get the convention
80 placed that the. 1890 debt will be
Cancelled, with possibly comfortable
balance established with which to
start the 1924 game in the selection Of
a convention city.
Evening star., 1923-12-28
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKlN

Q. How long does a cow give
milk?-T. H. r.
A. Cows have been known to give
milk. with the usual treshening. from
the age OF two to eighteen. The
average time for a cow to be in a
dairy herd, however, Is from four to
six years.
@. How does the amount of crime
in London compare with that in New
York ctty?-A. N. g.
A. In 1929 there were ESQ murders
committed in New York city and
seventeen in London. The London
offenders were all caught and con-
|, victed. In New York city only part
Of the number were apprehended and
but three were punished by death.
Q. Please tell me something about
the Drama League of American
r. NJ.
A. The Drama League of America
has for its purpose the "crowding
out of vicious plays by the attendance
upon and commendation of good
plays and by building up audiences
for them through study classes. read
ing circles and lectures" It also
aims to aid in the restoration Of the
ufdIud W It's honorable place as the
most democratic medium for the self
expression of the people. National
headquarters is in Washington, d. C.
Q. Where Is the opposition to the
deepening Of the St. Lawrence water
wayNF. T.
A. Since Coz. Pinchot has come out
In favor of the plan, New York and
Montreal stand almost alone in op-
position.
Q. Do not the words delegate and
representative mean practically the
| same thing?-D. D. L.
A. In Maryland and Virginia the
branch Of the state legislatures which
in most other states is called the
house OF representatives LIS known as
the house Of delegates. Members of
the lower house of the federal Con-
gress who are elected from states are
known as representatives. but the
| whole group of representatives from
state fs known as it's delegation
while the representatives from ter
ritories such as Alaska, Hawaii, etc.
| litical conventions, on the other hand
| are always known as delegates, and
| never as representatives..
Q. How much property is there ir
| this country that Is exempt from
| taxation?-O. L.
| A. The tax-exempt property, rea,
and personal. aggregated $4,000, ,00O,.
900 in 1922, slightly less than one.
| fifth Of the total national wealth.
| Q. Does Mile. Suzanne Lenglen use
an American make Of tennis racket
1 j-E. II. Y.
A. The United States Lawn Tenni.
Association says that Mile. Lengler
| uses a racket Of French make.
@. How many people go to Atlantic
| City each year?-M.. NJ.
| A. It is estimated that 10000, o0(
people visit this pleasure resort an.
| n 4ally.
[ Q. Was the Lusitania warned BY
| wireless on the day that she was tor.
pedoed?-J. T.
| A. Winston Churchill says that re
peated wireless warnings were sen
/ to the Lueitania on that day. Orderl
| for zigzagging and for speed were
| however, disregarded.
! Q. What American cities have TIL
! greatest capacity for storing grain
If. s.
/ A. Chicago stands first In this re
! spect and Minneapolis second.
Evening star., 1923-12-28

the offenses themselves are not for
given or condoned": anyway, "the
quicker the American people can dis
gendered by the war, the better it
Will be for every one"
r *
The Akron Beacon Journal concu-s
in this belief and insists the release
is exactly what should have been
done" While the average American
has little sympathy for any one who
opposed, even by speech, this coun-
try's part in the war, the Jersey
Journal doubts "if any will criticize
President Coolidge for extending
clemency in this case" because five
years In jail seems sufficient punish
ment for the offense committed" The
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, fur
thermore, argues mo good purpose is
apparent in longer keeping them
from the freedom Of good citizenship
or bad-they are once more given
tn the choice and they alone will suffer
The Springfield Union. however.
maintains they were subjects neither
for sympathy nor for the admiration
that has been lavished upon them by
radical organizations. Their release
does not imply that their offense was
any less or that any mistake was
made in imposing penalties for their
disioyalty; nor does II imply that in
could afford to dc. differently for its
own good and safety" With about
the same views the Roanoke World
News continues: president Cool
called political prisoners comes dan
gerously near being Just one moro
betrayal OF the men who entered the
Army, Navy and Marine Corps for
service in the world war. It cannot
duce war time laws Of this country to
the level of a threat, to make the
public generally regard the wartime
bark of the United States government
great s,sh deal ,Ss worse % than IT, bite" but.
plored, 1t viii have at least one re-
suit for which everybody can be
thankful. 1t VIII put an end to the
silly. sentimental clanor with which
upon the eardrums Of the public ever
since these criminals were put behind
the bars"
The Pittsburgh Gazette indorses
this opinion, because while some Of
them may have been sincere but mis-
guided. that does not diminish the gray
ity Of the ofense Of attempting to in
terfere with the policy In war OF the
government under which they live.
These men knew, doubtless, what they
were inviting and they received only
that for which they were bidding
when they entered on the policy OF
opposition. Furthermore, too many
Americans slobber over the plight Of
criminals who are caught and pun
ished, and the effect is to make the
, criminals believe they are heroes"
Calling attention to wish ex-
pressed by one of their former
comrades in Boston, wish that
there were 100000 regular Russian
bolshevtks in our Countrywide Man
chester Leader insists that we do
not fool ourselves in thinking that
these released lawbreakers or their
friends and admirers will so much as
think of gratitude for clemency," for
you can figure out just what kind
of an inferno this anliable one time
war prisoner woA& like to set UP
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