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Evening star., 1924-05-17
Americas Future and Problems
NO. Ill.
Clean Government Overshadowng Issue Before Country
Today, Declares Oil Inquiry Leader

consequence there is a wide and
widening disparity between the value
Of the dollar with which he buys and
of the dollar which he receives for
his products.
The present tariff was enacted to
keep the price of manufactures AT
pre-war levels or higher. The ex-
porter of farm products found II i'm
possible to raise prices artifcially for
his wares. During the war mis- prod
islation. though before that cataclysm
they were nearly on a parity with
other commodities.
There is now disparity of 90 per
cent,
1t seems obvious that the real
wall and thus aid the European buy
ers of our farm products to get on
their feet, SO that they may be able
to absorb our surplus.
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The policy of isolation has proved
d. isastrous. Inspired statements put
out with recurring frequency telling
OF our unbounded prosperity were be-
lieved at first, but the fact is that
the agricultural sections of the west
have never known such untoward
conditions. nor been in such strait
ened circumstances, not even dur
ing the depressed period OF the
nineties.
The depression so markedly in evil
dence in the west prevails to a
greater or lesser degree generally
in all agricultural sections. Late ad-
vices from Iowa indicate that the
situation Is almost as acute there as
farther west.
Agriculture has been carried on at
loss or at least without any rea
sonable return. Manufacturing has
been remunerstive and prosperous.
So far as the third vital issue, taz
reduction. is concerned, taxes have
always been a check upon industry
taking capital that should have gone
into new enterprises.
y
on our governments, whether federal
state or local, the less there remains
for investment in business. If our
government were carried on as pri-
vate businesses are carried on. it is
quite likely our taxes would be re-
duced very materially. Efforts to
institute more economic methods are
fncessant but relatively unproductive.
The best we can do to reduce ex-
penditures is TO insist upon and carry
out a general and rigid retrenchment
But whatever we do, we must reduce
taxes to a minimum. The people who
pay are entitled to this and in the
last analysis ~e who were elected to
represent the people in the Congress
must do our duty by them and
Tighten their financial burdens.
Tomorrow: Senator Arthur Capper.
(Cop.rifht. 1924. in r. =. and Great Britain
by Narh American Newspaper Alliance.
All rights reservedl
Evening star., 1924-05-17
0ratorical Contest Winners.

The Star congratulates the young
women who have been named by the
judges in the oratorical contest as
respectively winner and alternate.
Miss Ruth Newburn of Central High
School will represent the District in
the national competition in this city
on the 9Th Of June. winning the local
grand prize, and having chance
and a very good chance, it is felt
of winning the national prize. Miss
Ruth Greenwood of Eastern High
School will stand ready to represent
the District if for any reason Miss
Newburn should be unable to appear
on that occasion.
This contest has been gratifyingly
Evening star., 1924-05-17
Plea for U. S. Workers.
Says Congress Should Act on
Retirement Paw.

To the Editor Of The Star:
ine near approach OF the closing
days of Congress without some de-
cisfve action being taken on the re-
tirement bill now pending before that
body, in which authority for an in
crease of annuity to an actual living
figure is sought, is causing great m
easiness and anxiety among federal
employees, both in Washington and
throughout the country, because of
the fear that this important measure,
which means so much to them, NAV
gain be indefinitely deferred.
In view of the high cost of living
and the inadequacy of the small
amount Cow allowed to meet and
cover the actual requirements of the
most ordinary living, members of
Congress must certainly realize that
they will be doing only simple jus
tice to government employees by has
tening the passage of the bill. The
fact must not be overlooked that the
increase asked for by the faithful
taken out of the public exchequer,
but out of the sum contributed
monthly by the employees themselves
from their salaries, and this contri-
oulioH, IL Is sdiQ, up TO tnlS time, after
all expenses have been met, already
shows q surplus of many millions,
and in all probability will continue
to grow and be self-sustaining
Another fact that must not be lost
sight of is that seventy years is the
allotted space Of life, and thus the
enjoyment of the present annuity is
to the great majority a matter of a
few years only.
II congressman find themselves un-
able to live comfortably on from
81, 900 to $4,000 per annum, how can
they expect government workers
(who have been compelled to give up
their positions when they have
reached seventy years of age) to pay
house rent and provide all the actual
necessaries of life from the paltry
maximum sum of S72o?
Not many living in Washington, or
elsewhere, and especially those hav-
ing dependents, have been able to
accumulate q sufficiency, after the
payment of their expenses, to meet
the demands OF landlords and bakers
and candlestick makers during their
few remaining years.
In view of these statements, and OF
the fact that many are really under
going actual suffering, it is to be
sincerely hoped that Congress will
generously give the relief so ear
nestly prayed for and needed.
CHAS. +. kREH.
Evening star., 1924-05-17
Editors Demand Citizens
Know Truth About Navv

Sioux City Journal holds that any
failure on the part of the governmer.
OF the United States. or of Congress
or of the people. who express public
opinion. that falls short OF this cor
ception of naval strength is an error
in which is TO be found at all times
nothing less than positive peril
While the Savannah Press hopes
that our Navy will not be placed al
any further disadvantage measured
world the San Francisco Bulletin
feels: There is need of common
sense rather than any cause for hys-
terra in the matter of the strength O.
the United States Navy. To speak OF
its alarming weakness is sheer non
sense. 1t is weaker than il could BE-
in accordance with the five-powcr ne
val pact, but there is nothing alarm
ing in the situation: however "as
"a practical people we know that no
one country can arord to go too far
in the way of cutting down its de-
fense forces"
Although discounting ala rmist re-
ports about the weakness of the
Navy, the Springfield Republican is
sure that "the Navy is at present
poorly balanced" but all the things
needed can be done for fraction Of
the prospective cost which the Wash
ington treaty saved. and it is a re
fiection upon the governments of two
friendly countries if they cannot sit
down and dispose satisfactorily Of
any questions as to what the Wash
ington treaty does or does not per
nit" AS the Brooklyn Eagle sees it.
there can be no objection to an in
quiry into the alleged weakness OF
the American Navy" because "Sensa-
tional statements regarding innff-
cheney of the fleet just before Con-
gress votes the annual appropriation
require investigation"
Since the President is not alarmed,
the Indianapolis News thinks the
country should not be. as there F'tI
fuses to finance maneuverS or other-
wise displays a state of indifference
to the needs of Navy building and
training" But this feeling that the
country is safe enough for the pres
ent may be dangerous and 'un-
wise" according to the st. Joseph
Gazette, which suggests those who
are particularly interested in the mat
ter and want action might do well 70
insist on an inquiry into the naval
situation, conducted by wholly dls1n-
terested and unprejudiced citizens.
that would establish the facts con
vincingly," and "the necessary action
might be expected to follow" Amer
ica will expect, the Kalamazoo Ga
zette concludes, that the Navy pc
kept at all times up to the treaty
limit of its strength, and that WITHIN
those limits the personnel and equip-
ment of the Navy be maintained AZ
the highest possible point OF efffc1enc2.
Evening star., 1924-05-17
BY THOMAS J. WALSH,
United states Senator from M~atan

L believe that the overshadowins
issue now before the American people
Is that of clean government. 1t is OF
the hrst and of vital Importance, for
In It's scope are embodied the very
fundamentals of government.
The next most important issue is
the restoration of normal prosperity
10 agriculture, and that involves a re-
vision OF the tariff and a more active
participation in European matters,
that our markets may be expanded.
and thus a more worldwide field be
created for our farmers and their
products.
Ihird, | think. tax reduction comes
"ith!n the scope OF vital issues BY
thls / do not mean merely federal tax
REDUCTION, but a lessening OF state
ana local tax burdens as WELL
IN order to accomplish this much
needed desideratum, there must come
an an, international arrangement which
VIII VIII permit a material reduction in
our Army and Navy.
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When any administration, no mat
ter what its political complexion, is
anected by corruption or the suspi-
clon OF corruption. that condition as
sumes place of the first importance
IN the election following, however i'm
portant other issues may appeal.
We have exposed corruption def
nlttlE. The Wheeler committee the
Investigation into the Veterans Bu-
ieau. the Investigations now under
way-all OF them have exposed to
pubic view corruption of a miserable
type. Enough has been shown to
warrant the statement that q rotten
state of affairs has prevailed in our
government.
case does not seem to have been by
any means exceptional: apparently
corruption WAS the order Of the day.
Thirty per cent corruption in a cabi-
net may not appear serious to Sena-
tor Pepper. but the American people
undoubtedly view IL differently.
Luckily. however, this is only the
second time in American history that
vcnality In u cabinet officer has been
proved. Only twice has such infidel-
ity been brought home to a cabinet
member. II has been a rare thing
even that any such Official has been
suspected Of corruption.
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The second most important issue
involves the plight Of the American
farmer Congress has just rejected a
bill to appropriate money to help the
farmer TO diversity his crops. He
needs more than legislative action
agriculture must get a square deal
He is burdened by tariff which
taxes him for everything he buys. In
Evening star., 1924-05-17

1e5 stations in central London in an an
average of eighteen minutes
@ viii there be as many woman
voters as men in this years elcc-
| tions?-D. M. ;.
| a. At the time the last official com
pIlation was made, as OF JANUARY ].
| 1922. there were approximately 300
| 900 more male citizens than female.
| but there is no way of determining In
what proportion the sexes will exer-
else the right to vote next Novembcr
@. Is there to be a two-andone-
half-cent coin?-T. F. J.
| A. The committee on coinage has
| recommended several times that a
| two-and- a -half-cent coin be ninteo
however. no law has been enacted.
Q. Is Bagdad under a British man
! date p. H. +.
A. Bagdad is the capital of Ne
| Sopotamia, which country is Officially
| known as the kingdom of the Iran
| Since 1920 it has been under Brit
ish mandate.
O. What is the cost of a modern
battleship and what is its mainte-
ma nee cost?-C. S.
A. The cost of the latest type Or
battleship completely fitted out for
service would be approximately $50,
600. 900 The approximate cost o
maintaining a battleship averages
from sl,6Oo, 900 to 100000 year.
Q. How is Switzerland governed
K. i.
A. Switzerland is a confederation OF
twenty five cantons which are Joined
under a federal constitution of May
%, 1874. Large powers or local con-
troll are retained by each canton. The
national authority rests in parild~
ment Of two chambers, Standerat, or
State Council. and a Nationalrat or
National Council: the first of forty
four members. and the second OF lS9
members. There is universal Suffra 2e.
The president is elected every year
Q. Was Beethoven ever violinlst"
6 s p
organist and he also played the
clavier and viola.
Q. Why was Greenland so named?
p. ]. K
A Greenland was named by me
Norwegian explorer. Eric the Red
Upon his return from Greenland IN
ss5 he gave the new country thai
name in order to make people nor"
willing to go there. The climate
very cold. the mean annual isothcrn
of freezing temperature crossing u"
island at its southern end. This fac
does not prevent the prevalence q
warmth suitable for vegetation dul
ing the long summer day. in the ir
terror of the fiords and in SHELTERED
places quite to the northern end ~
the island. Thus the summer ten
perature in favored localities often
reached an important height. I'll"
mean temperature OF the three sur
mer months at JulianehaAb. in South
Greenland is 4s' F.: at Cpernivla.
farther north il is So F.
.. Tell me when the house fly cam
into existence.-F. r. c.
A The common house fly has beer
known to man as far back as we havt
any record. and fossil flies have been
found in rocks of prehistoric times.
AHp reader con get the GnStcer 10 drP
question bu 0-itiHg The Star Inyor1n1-
tiors Bureau. Frederic J. Hdskt'I, Dtrec-
tor. 1920 North Capitol street. This odez
applies StrictlY 10 Information. The b.
redH cunnot 0iue adTice on le1af. med
col and financial matters. IT does no
attempt 70 settle domestic troubles. mo-
10 undertake exhaustive research on any
subject. Write yonr question pidssEly dnd
briefLp. Gire ftIu name and address dHn
incioSe cents IN stamps for retH'T
postage. All replies arc sent direct %
the inqGnreT)
Evening star., 1924-05-17
William Penn to the Bar!

Philadelphia does not forget her
founder. The memory of William Penn
remains strong and vivid. His figure
stands aloft on the top Of the city hall.
1t shows forth in tablets and his name
repeats itself in the municipal no.
menclature. 1t is even heard in court,
from time to time, as though the
Quaker father Of the commonwealth
were present in the flesh.
The owner of a plot Of ground in
the City Of Brotherly Love recently
Evening star., 1924-05-17
Asks u. S. Children Aid.
Writer Comments on Campaign
to Aid German Starving.

To the Editor Of The Star:
On reading your article today on
page 2, saying that life-saving
coupons were to be sold for the
benefit of the starving children OF
Germany, wondered If all the starv-
ing children of America had been fed
Many of these in our own land arc
in need because of the war perpetrat-
ed by Germany. OF course, 1 say feed
the German children IL they need 1T,
but let the German business men
who have invested their money at
good interest in America supply the
wherewithal to do SO. and not the
much abused and imposed upon
American public. A good many
people arc heartily sick of appeals
for German relief. when there is
much need in our own land.
Our Children's Hospital here is in
much need and many other institu-
tions could make use OF all the
money invested in German sympathy,
for which we are simply laughed At
for being fools. S. Z. HAMILTON
Evening star., 1924-05-17
A00~S

If prohibition succeeds in making
the Democratic national convention Ii
strictly dry occasion Gov. Smith will
he ON hand To apologize 10 delegate
athirst. If it is not dry appropriate
ro marks may he expected from Col.
Bryan.
Evening star., 1924-05-17

President Coolidge has the business
Of the Cleveland convention so thor.
oughly in hand that he is able to give
undivided attention to any business
Congress.
Evening star., 1924-05-17

Now that the President OF Cuba has
issued d proclamation to the effect
that peace prevails, all that remains is
for the Cuban populace TO give the
document the respectful considera ion
il deserves.
Evening star., 1924-05-17

1t may be easier TO prosecute. con-
Wet and punish criminals when there
is less enthusiasm displayed in max
ing them look like heroes Of romantic
fiction.
Evening star., 1924-05-17

However useful they may have been
In war time. Attorney General Stone
cannot see that at present dollar-a-
year men represent any particular
economy TO the government.
Evening star., 1924-05-17

BY this time ex-Kaiser Wilhelm
should be aware of the fact that any
suggestions that he seek the throne
must be regarded as polite and tactful
personal formalities.
Evening star., 1924-05-17

a little time will be required before
a definite conclusion can be reached
as TO whether the Box peace plan was
the moneys worth.
Evening star., 1924-05-17

European critics of Americas s dol
lar diplomacy must admit that il has
proved more satisfactory than franc
or mark or ruble diplomacy.
Evening star., 1924-05-17

Doubts arise as to whether the ku
klux klan is not taking more political
publicity than should be expected for
a positively secret organization.
Evening star., 1924-05-17

In case Mr.. AL Smith should achieve
promotion, DR.. Butler is willing to see
to it that New York still has a wet"
governor.
Evening star., 1924-05-17

The leadership Of Tammany is d
position involving as much care and
responsibility as if il were a part Of
the governmental machinery.
Evening star., 1924-05-17

When Australia foresees an immi-
grafton problem she solves it in ad-
vance by stipulating that there shall
bo no immigration.
Evening star., 1924-05-17

4 presidential veto always arouses
prediction of d loss of votes to his
party. This is one reason why veto
requires courage.
Evening star., 1924-05-17
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Member of the Associated Press.

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Evening star., 1924-05-17
As Times Change.

Almost everybody in Crimson
Gulch used to carry a gun
That was in the old days. an
swered Cactus Joe. THE quaint old
custom has become unpopular now,
OWN to its bein' mostly monopolized
by bootleggers, dry agents and bicycle
COPS
Evening star., 1924-05-17
Literary Relief.

who is your favorite author?''
"One of the old gentlemen who
wrote the cuneiform inscriptions" an
swered Miss Cayenne.
Can you read him."
NO. That's why / like him. No
body expects me to-
Evening star., 1924-05-17

Parents often gives fine advice, -
said Uncle Eben, but don set much
example. De chillun Is supposed to
listen, but not to stop an look
Evening star., 1924-05-17
The Freshet.

We wonder if those bygone days
Will come again
When people toward the sky would
gaze
And pray for rain.
Evening star., 1924-05-17
Lines of Imagination.


The equator is an imaginary line
around the earth,' recited the young
student
lima ginary things may be impor-
tant," replied Senator Sorghum. THE
ring into which a candidate throws
his hat is imaginary. So is the hat.
And so. very frequently, is the candi.
date"
Jud Tunkins says there can be no
such thing as a ''gentlemen's agree
ment" to put across an ungentlemanly
scheme.
The only real advantage some of
the old songs have over the new ones
is that you don't have TO listen to
them so often.
Evening star., 1924-05-17

No mystery attaches to President
coolidEe's choice OF Speaker Gillett
as the ideal Republican candidate for
senator from Massachusetts, Gillett
Evening star., 1924-05-17

.. Tell me when the house fly cam.
into existence-F. r. c.
A The common house fly has bee
known to man as far back as we hav'
any record. and fossil flies have beer
found in rocks of prehistoric times.
Evening star., 1924-05-17

Of the Apocalypse" and Mare
Nostrum." Roman Rollands Jean
Of the Soil" Arnold Benefits "old
Wives Tale" and Gafsworthy's For
syte Saga A German novel of the
same epic type, written some years
ago. has just been given to English
and American readers in translation
Thomas Mann's "Buddenbrooks. 1t
is the chronicle Of four generations
ming with 1880. Johann Buddenbrook
is prosperous and influential mer-
chant noble of Lubbock. Consul Bud
denbrook of the next generation is
still successful and an important
member of his community Thomas
and Christian Buddenbrook in the
third generation are not of the cali
ber OF their ancestors, and the pros
perity of the family firm is noticea-
bly, declining, though Thomas man
ages to be elected a senator. In the
fourth generation the business is sold
and the last representative of the
family, Hanno, is a weak and dilet-
tante artist. The sym bolism seems to
family stock by overrefinement.
X x X X
Two years ago Give Bigham pub
lished his Prime Ministers of Brit
ain, 1721-1s21," a competent and de-
lightful piece Of historical writing,
sketching the lives of the thirty six
British premiers from Sir Robert Wal
pole to Mr.. Lloyd George. The author
has now supplied a companion vol
ume, The Chief Ministers of England,
92O-172o,' in which he has again
shown great industry in research and
ripe historical scholarship. The pres
ent work epitomizes the lives Of the
twenty-seven chief ministers Of Eng
land-before the evolution of the Of
Ace of prime minister-whose power
depended on.the personal choice and
favor of the king. The period covers
the eight hundred years from King
Edward the Elder, son Of Alfred the
Great, to Queen Anne, whose reign
marks the change from the rule of
the sovereign to the rule of parlia-
J menk
Evening star., 1924-05-17

9. Can turtles find their way TO
water?-N. o. r.
A. The bureau OF fisheries says
that il there is any water in the gen
eral vicinity where turtles are-that
is. within one-half mile 70 mile
they should find their way to it.
Evening star., 1924-05-17

u How long has the bow and ar
row been used?-A. r.
A. 1t is probable that its use is
coeval with mans authentic history.
In Genesis there is reference to
Ishmael, the archer.
Evening star., 1924-05-17

Q. why are some sweet potatoes
long and thin, while others are
chunky?-L. T. D.
A. The soil and fertilizer seem TO
influence the shape of the potato. A
lack Of potash produces the lanky
specimens. while plenty of potash
increases the weight and diameter OF
the potatoes.
Evening star., 1924-05-17

Q. What is the cost of a moderr
battleship and what is its mainte
nance cost?-C. S.
A. The cost of the latest type o.
battleship completely fitted out fof
service would be approximately $50.
00o 900. The approximate cost o
maintaining a battieship average
from $500, 900 to 100000 a year.
The border vidette. (Nogales, Ariz.) 1894-1934, 1924-02-23
MILITARY TRAINING CAMPS.

The necessary preparations to
insure the success of the four
Citizens Military training camps
to be held this summer in the
9Th Corps Area have been com
pleted. It is believed from the
careful attention given to every
detail that the camps this year
will be the best ever held ia this
Corps Area.
From August 1st to 31st four
Citizens Military training camps
are to be held in this Corps
Area, one at Fort Sam Houston,
Texas, one at Fort Sill, Okla
bona, one at Fort Logan. Colo
RADIO and one at Fort Huachuca,
Arizona.
Provision has been made for
300 students to receive the
splendid training to be given at
these camps, this large umber
to be drawn from applicants
from the States of Texas, Okla
homa, Colorado, Arizona and
New Mexico, and each state hav
ing a certain quota based upon
population. This will give every
live, wide awake young man be
tween the ages Of II and "A an
opportunity to gain admittance
to the camps.
The government will as usual,
pay all transportation expenses
and all other necessary expenses
from the time the student starts
to the camp until he returns
home, including the issuing of a
complete uniform and first class
standard equipment.
10 1t is the intention this year as
in the past, to show the public
by actual demonstration that
camp instruction of the kind con
templated will be the liking of
the young men, will develop then
physically, mentally and moral
ly and will teach. Americanism
in its true sense.