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Evening star., 1924-04-17
japanese Exclusion.

Following the vote on Monday, sc
to ., by which the Senate rejected u
committee amendment which would
have recognized the gentlemen
agreement" between the United States
and Japan respecting japanese immi-
grafton, came the action of that body
yesterday in voting formally, Il to 1,
for the adoption of an amendment to
exclude all Japanese except the eX-
empt professional classes. Thus en-
phatically does the Senate record
itself on this subject. made difficult
by the statement Of the Japanese gov
ernment through its ambassador here
TO the effect that such action would
possibly result in grave conse-
quences." There can be no doubt now
that the United States viii by it's
legislation formally exclude the Jap
anese and thus reject the plea of the
government at Toxic for continua-
ton of the arrangement soon to expire.
Apprehension Of the grave couse-
Quences," the phrase being interpreted
in extreme terms of possible conflict,
has been allayed If there was indeed
apprehension. There is no thought
here that Japan would carry its re-
sentiment over the termination Of the
agreement to the point Of hostilit!es,
OF even TO the adoption Of courses
leading indirectly to the precipitation
of a fighting issue. Much allowance
has been made for the indiscretion
cf the ambassadors note, due. obvious
Iy, to the strong feeling which pre-
walls at Toxic over the proposed
complete exclusion. Consideration has
been given to the shock to Japanese
sersibilities. but not to the point of
yielding. The two votes in the SEN
ate, 50 nearly unanimous, evince a
determination to stand firmly by the
policy Of exclusion.
Premier Kiyoura, in a formal state
ment made at Toxic, expresses deep
regret at the drastic action of Con
gress. He admits that the United
States has a right to arrange her
own immigration, but deplores the
necessary to go SO far as to order
virtually u total denial of entry to
the japanese people. His statement
is moderate and manifests keen APP
preciation by the japanese Of the
moral and financial support given by
America to Japan in the greatest
crisis in her history, and he concludes
with the significant words, These
things we shall not forget"
1t is good to hear. these words from
overseas. The United States has
given repeated substantial evidences of
sympathy and friendliness for Japan.
1t is in way the sponsor of that
country as a member of the family
Of nations. And it is reassuring now
that the head of the government at
Toxic should put so strongly the SEN
timent of kindly and grateful memory
at time like this, when there is
from the japanese viewpoint ground
for irritation, even resentment. for a
discrimination which cannot fail to be
keenly felt by n sensitive people.
Evening star., 1924-04-17

Q. Did George Washington import
the sideboard at Mount Vernon?-C.
L. S.
A. The mahogany sideboard was
bought by George, Washington from
his neighbor, George William Fair
fax, in 1741. Fairfax undoubtedly
imported it from England.
Q How many buildings were de
pie plant in 191S?-A 3. c.
=, a; The Gillespie plant at Morgan,
y. j. was regarded as the largest of
lts KIND in the world. OF the roo
structures comprising the plant, 325
siohs- The total damage was between
fifteen and twenty million dollars.
me cause of the explosion was not
determined.
Q. What constitutes a dwarf and
what giant?-R. 7.
a. Conventionany speaking,
dwarf Is an individual who does not
attain the height Of four feet when
full grown. Giants are individuals
whose stature exceeds seven feet.
Q. What is best for rural fires be-
fore fire department can reach
them?-J. =. NJ.
A. For rural fires, when there is
decided headway before the fire appa-
ratus can reach them, there is moth
| ing so good as water thrown by q
powerful pump. All fire-extin guish-
property of excluding air from the
fire. This is the only thing that
makes water put out fire, and the
gas blanket formed by the chemical
extineuishers is effective for the
same reason where fire is in a cor
fined location.
Q. What is meant by the words
FF1f, y, ,ff.k ms
| bear?-R. V.
\. A map-making concern says that
this designation is significant Of the
authority under which the map Is
prepared. For instance, any map
produced under the direction Of some
properly authorized official, such as
a city or state engineer, the director
of the geological survey, or map
that is based upon information sup
piled b. such authorities, though Is
sued from an independent source, may
be rightfully termed an official map.
Q. viii steel rust more easily than
| wrought iron?-J. c. S.
A. The rusting OF iron and steel is
a process of oxidation, and takes
place at ordinary room temperatures
True wrought iron is under some con-
ditions more resistant than steel 70
oxidation, partly on account OF the
protection afforded the metallic fiber
by the Stag inclusiOns characteristic
of wrought iron.
O. Were French prisoners ever ex-
ecuted by drowning F. q.
A. During the reign of terror the
revolutionary agent Carrier of Nam
ties had prisoners bound and placed in
boats with movable bottoms. These
were taken out in the River Loire.
and when in midstream the bottoms
were opened, precipltating the con
demned persons into the water.
(If go1G hare q question goa rant an.
Stoc-ef. send It to The Star TufoTTuGtiOlS
Blrreu1t. Frederic J. Hd-sIeirl, Director.
I220 North Capitol street. The only
charge for this SerJNce is 2 cents IN
stamps for return postoqe).
Evening star., 1924-04-17
Coolidge Popularity Is Seen
Proven by. Primary Results

early decided. 1t should make for
greater stability in business. There
should be more confidence now that
it seems certain that Coolidge will be
elected"
AS the Reading Tribune (independ-
enD puts It, Senator Johnson. as a
presidential possibility, is dead; the
need for him, which he felt so strong
", existed only in his imagination
His record in Washington did any
thing but recommend him; a survey
showed him as a reactionary instead
Of a progressive, and his extremist
view toward the league of nations
and the world court did the rest"
The Lansing state Journal tinde-
pendentl points out, further, that
his campaign has been only de-
structive, criticizing the admfnistra-
ton and the party of which he
sought the leadership. He has had
nothing constructive to offer, no new
suggestions"
Everything was wrong or corrupt
continues the Detroit Free Press Gn
dependent), except Hiram Johnson
who modestly intimated that he was
the one Moses, the one big man capa-
BILE of leading the Republican party
and the country generally into paths
of safety and honor. Under almost
any condition such an exhibition
would have tickled the funny bone
of the country, but under existing
circumstances it seemed CHASTITY He
was his own worst enemy" The
Sioux City Journal (Republican) in
sists sit is plain as the MONDAY sun
that he has no chance whatever to
even interesting" for "he has only
handful of delegates, and he would
be like a man at the mardi gras with
just pinch of confetti. or a boy
trying to celebrate the Fourth OF
July with one small f1recracker."
The Roanoke Times Democratic)
suggests, further, that there is no
certainty now that Johnson can carry
even his own state Of California, and
even if he did succeed in accomplish
ing that he would enter the Cleve-
land convention with only two states,
California and South Dakota. in his
column" His present plight reminds
the Miami News-Metropolis Demo
cratic) of "the scared boy who whistled
as loud as he could while passing a
graveyard" The Kansas City Jour
nal (Republican) feels that lit is for
him to decide whether he will retire
with dignity before the convention or
be showed under in Cleveland" The
Springfield News Democratic) de-
ciares. however, that ''he will storm
and fuss around for a couple of weeks
he always is expected to act up
and then quietly go back to the amen
corner and remain silent in his dis
pleasure" But the Grand Rapids
Herald (Repub1ican) thinks "he
should retire in good order and good
spirit. There is no use in staging
futile shindy at Cleveland" The
Providence Journal (indepnedent) as
sents "the honorable Hiram would
now do well to return to Washington
and assist in the business of the SEN
ate, from which his campaigning in
behalf of his forlorn hope has kept
him altogether too long" This view
is heartily indorsed by the New York
Evening Post independently. Since
the balloting in Michigan, Illinois and
Nebraska was unusually heavy, the
Buffalo News (Republicanl reaches
the conclusion Sin view of the results,
there is no more chance for third
party than for Hiram Johnson"
Evening star., 1924-04-17
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Indifferent Speed.

The world is movin' kind o. slow.
The questions of a year ago,
Which caused anxiety profound,
Keep managin' to hang around.
We still go ploddin' through the gloom
OF some old oriental tomb
Or speak with a regretful sigh
Because the river rose too high.
We still look out for frost or hail
And say the crops will maybe fail.
We shudder at the bootleg crew
Exactly like we used to do.
Again we meet the diplomat
Who in the fire may throw the fat.
We're ridiculing fashions new.
We're telling Congress what to do,
While congressman. with minds at
ease,
Keep doin' mostly as they please.
We VOW that living is no use
Unless the rents we can reduce.
We're still informed, in many a line,
That maybe some one will resign.
The country still goes on the same
And Walter Johnson wins his game
This old worlds movin' sure but slow.
Not far behind year ago.
Evening star., 1924-04-17
The Campaign.

Current events in the national po-
Itical field show the presidential
campaign, in both parties, to be gain
ing in momentum, with interesting
happenings in several quarters. The
New York Republican state conven-
ton yesterday indorsed President
Coolidge, which is taken as assuring
him the ninety-one delegates from
that state to the national convention,
although the district delegates and
delegates at large are not specifically
instructed for him. He will get the
in number. and before this month ends
will be "over the top" with more than
a majority of the convention.
While the echoes of the laudation
of President Coolidge had hardly died
away, Senator Hiram w. Johnson of
California was attacking him and the
administration in n bitter speech in
Newark. He reiterated his charge of
a conspiracy in the Republican party
between 'crooked big business and
crooked politics. People are at a
loss to understand the Californian s
object, unless it be deliberate at
tempt to cripple the very party at
whose hands he seeks the nomination.
He cannot get the nomination, it is
assured.
On the Democratic side of the fence
the principal event of the hour is the
acceleration Of the boom for Gov.
Smith of New York for the presiden-
tiaI nomination, following the formal
declaration of his candidacy last Tues
day. Dispatches from Albany say
the governor is being deluged with
kilograms and letters encouraging and
SanSrStulating him. The opposite
Evening star., 1924-04-17
Defends Show Ban.
Writer Tells Of Opposition TO
Use of Plaza Grounds.

To the Editor OF The Star:
/ should like to set forth to the
public as well as to the members Of
Kallipolis Grotto why the Stanton
Park Citizens Association and other
organizations and individuals have
opposed the issuance of permit for
circus, carnival or dog and pony
show on the Union Station Plaza.
Our organization in the past has
striven assiduously to prevent these
itinerant shows from using the Union
Station Plaza, and we have registered
our protests regardless of what or
ganizationS sponsored the perform
ances, and our opposition to the pres
ent proposed show is consistent with
our past actions and is based upon
the following considerations:
l. We know from past experience
that such carniyals are a decided de-
terrent to a neiEhborhoOd and that
conditions surrounding them are un-
desirable from every standpoint.
2 These carnivals usually carry
with them animals and the Keeping
IF the same engenderS filth, bad odors.
dies, etc, which are, to say the least
highly Objectionable.
g. These shows have in the past,
and undoubtedly will in this case, be
the cause of bringing into our Section
of the city a very undesirable ele-
ment of the population or " ashlnS-
ton, to say nothing of the undesired
element which travels with the show
Gambling devices. thinly gufsed, -four
ish around or within such shows.
4. The proposed show is in imme-
diate juxtaposition to the plaza play
ground. where daily hundreds of our
children play, and We are convinced
that it would exert very harmtuL
moral influence in such position.
5. From an esthetic standpoint, a
show or circus Immediately IN front
of the Union Station and within the
shadow of the Capitol is Objectionable
not only to those closest to il. but to
all who have the interest of the city
at heart.
IT cannot be too strongly stressed
that we are opposing this snow as
we have opposed those In the past
and as we shall oppose all In the
future who seek TO use the Union
Station Plaza or the playground there
as a showground. They are highly
Objectionable to US and onenSlYe IN
every way If the courts shall set
aside the refusal of the Commission
ers to issue this permit, and this car
nival shall inject itself into cur sec
ton. over the united protests OF the
Stanton Park Citizens Assoclation,
the Central Citizens Association, the
Northeast Citizens Association, school
officials-and many individuals. we feel
that it will be necessary after the
show has ceased to function to fumi-
gate and deedoriZe our community.
We stand unitedly opposed to the
issuance of a license to any organiza-
ton whatever to bring upon the
Union Station Plaza a carnival. circus,
show. fair or any other loud, insanI-
tary, unsightly, immoral or unde-
sirable attraction.
HARRY N. STULIA
Secretary Stanton Park Citizens AS
sociation.
Evening star., 1924-04-17
Intercontinental Highway.

We used TO hear a great deal Of
railways that would run from the
Cape to Cairo and from Canada to
Patagonia. Later, men began to talk
of building smooth hard roads for
autos across the United States from
coast to coast and up and down the
land from Canada to Mexico. We now
have coast-to-Coast roads and those
that lead from the north line of
Maine and Montana to the south line
of Texas and Arizona. We are to dis
cuss an automobile highway from the
upper part of North America to the
is called in the published accounts a
magnificent conception" 1t is that;
and the proposal will be put before
delegates from the South American
nations when they come to Washing
ton in June to begin their study of
the United States highway system.
The delegates to this meeting will be
taken over roads in the east and west,
north and south. When these men
see the results we have achieved in
road building they will no doubt be-
come enthusiastic for building good
roads in their home countries. Good
roads enthusiasm, plus automania,
works fast, and perhaps an era of
good road making will open in the
far south. A north and south high
America may be built, and the auto
mobile would play great part in
bringing the countries of the two
Americas closer.
Evening star., 1924-04-17

Senator Hiram Johnson's hopes as a
presidential candidate can hardly
survive such disasters as he has met
in the primaries in Michigan, Illinois
and Nebraska. That is the opinion of
editors throughout the country. Ed
itors agree further that the results
attest the strength and popularity of
Calvin Coolidge.
In the opinion of the Minneapolis
Tribune (Republican), voters in
these presidential primaries have
been voting for somebody, and not
particularly against anybody, and
that somebody is President Coolidge.
Johnson happened to be the goat be-
cause he was the only man who had
the hardihood or the vanity or what
ever it was TO enter the party tour
ney against Coolidge" Aside from
Johnson's personal failure. the
Springfield Republican independently
believes there is no reason to doubt
that the Republican party has almost
reached unanimity in the belief that
President Coolidge's candidacy offers
the chief hope of successful out
come of the coming campaign" To
which the Springfield Union Repub-
lican) adds: 'It shows that the Re
publican voters of the country,
whether formerly of the progressive
type or not, are putting their faith
in the character and good intention
of Calvin Coolidge" The result, ac-
dependent), also suggests that the
campaign of undertaking in wash
ington has gone too far--far enough,
at least, to disgust good many
voters, and that the people generally
have a good deal of confidence in
Mr.. Coolidge" The Topeka State
Journal independent Republican,
agrees that "it should serve to con-
vince Congress that the people in
dorse Mr.. Coolidge and his policies.
mits "tf1e. triumph of Coolidge over
Johnson was impressive, but was ex-
pected."
Since Johnson had plenty of elbow
room for his campaign, and nobody
took the trouble to reply to his
stump speeches, the Seattle Times
independent Republican, says there
is but one conclusion permissible in
viewing the pre- convention campaign
as whole, and that is, not since the
days of Mckinley has the Republican
party been SO. solidly behind an ad-
ministration as at present" The sig
nificance of the results in these states,
the Portland Express (Republican)
maintains lis not that it makes more
secure the nomination of Mr.. Coolidge.
That has been discounted weeks ago.
There has been no reasonable doubt
of the Presidents nomination for sew
eral months The Kalamazoo Ga
zette (Republican) and the Philadel-
phia Bulletin independent = Repub-
licah) Also believe the overwhelming
desire of the Republican party is for
the nomination OF President Coolidge.
In any event, the Cincinnati Times
star (Republican) holds ''it is all
over but the shouting, so far as
Coolidge's nomination is concerned .
This is also the opinion of the Wichi-
ia Eagle Independently and the
Nashville Banner Independently. All
things considered, the San Francisco
Bulletin (independent) feels cit Is a
blessing that the issue has been thus
Evening star., 1924-04-17

trashmen. But when Cleanup Week
begins it is believed that all citizens
who have been tardy in spring enter
prise to make home better will become
active, and that the Commissioners
proclamation will be the order Of the
day, and of the week.
Evening star., 1924-04-17
Oyershadowing Genius.

1--WE have persuaded one of the
most eloquent of our prominent citi-
zens to introduce you as the speaker of
the evening""
"I appreciate the compliment" an
swered Senator Sorghum. 'Only the
trouble about an eloquent introduction
is that your audience is liable to get
enthusiastic and regard the invited
speaker as interrupting what might
have been a pleasant occasion"
Jud Tunkins' wife bobbed her hair
and all he asks is that she'll get her
photograph took SOS he'll have some
thing to remember her by when she's
baldheaded.
Evening star., 1924-04-17

The Thaw case is again brought to
public attention. 1t Immediately Gre
ates the impression that as a topic
of popular interest it has not improved
with age.
Evening star., 1924-04-17

Having had some experience of his
own as an investigator. Mr.. Harry
Daugherty may have acquired the
habit of devising questions for other
people to answer.
Evening star., 1924-04-17

New York's idea of making as un-
dry a statesman as Gov. Smith Presi-
dent is likely to strike Col. w. ].
Bryan as no less reprehensible than
the Darwinian theory itself.
Evening star., 1924-04-17
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Evening star., 1924-04-17

Tammany Hall is willing not only
to supervise the general hospitalities
for the Democratic national conven-
tion, but to contribute a candidate.
Evening star., 1924-04-17

If Japanese diplomacy hd studied
the situation more closely, it might
have hesitated about putting matters
bluntly to a Senate already in a more
or less irritated frame of mind.
Evening star., 1924-04-17

Inquiries as to certain phases Of
banking transactions are giving Wash
ington Court House Ohio, almost the
status of financial center.
Evening star., 1924-04-17
ReIatiyities.

"Are you going to wear your skirts
short or long next summer
'1 think there will be a compro-
mise" said Miss Cayenne. "a skirt
viii be short as compared with a rain
coat, but long as compared with a
bathing suit"
Evening star., 1924-04-17

The opening of the base ball season
finds the American people cheerful
and enthusiastic as ever, in spite of
a long, hard political winter.
Evening star., 1924-04-17

Apparently, all Henry Ford asks is
the privilege Of minding his own busi-
ness and enlarging il indefinitely.
Evening star., 1924-04-17
Votes.

We voted oft in days of yore.
As we keep voting more and more,
Well have to figure out way
To get an eight-hour voting day.
Evening star., 1924-04-17
Lined I'm for DiscinIine.

''How did you come to make Three
Finger Sam sheriff."
1--WE decided" replied Cactus Joe, "it
was about time for Sam to get inves-
tigated, an the way to have it done
thorough was to put him in office"
Evening star., 1924-04-17

There was a gallant little figure in.
the press gallery of the United States
Senate on April IA and Is, when
Japan was the topic of heated and
sometimes hysterical discussion. He
was the lone son of Nippon on Capitol
HiII-a sort of japanese Daniel in the
american lions den. His name is /.
Fukuda, who represents in the United
States, with headquarters at New
Evening star., 1924-04-17
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1T allus pears said Uncle Eben,
about yoh troubles is nearly always
somebody dat wants to tell you how to
vote"
Evening star., 1924-04-17

In this connection mention should
be made of the excellent service that
has been rendered since its organiza-
ton by the National Commission of
Fine Arts, a body of experts of ma
tional and in many instances inter-
national reputation, who give their
services, without compensation, in
advising the government in matters
pertaining to civic art and so safe
guard against error. This commits
sion was originally appointed by
President Taft and is under authority
from Congress. Its powers, however,
are merely advisory. The public,
Furthermore. only knows of those
works which il approves. The re-
jected projects which are passed upon
by this commission are not, as rule,
made public, therefore the people
have little chance of realizing how
great a service is rendered.
The chairman of this commission is
Charles Moore, who was secretary of
the Mcmillan Park Commission and
who wrote that commissions report,
which has proved epoch marking in
the matter of city planning, reviving
an interest in city planning as an art
not only in the United States, but in
all parts OF the word. Mr. Moore
also assisted Mr.. Burnham in getting
out the Chicago plan report, and for
the past twenty-four years he has
given his time almost entirely to the
subject of city planning and to an
effort to secure the adoption of an
orderly plan for the development of
the city of Washington.
1t is so easy to make mistakes, 1t is
so difficult to hold fast to an ideal
and there are SO many who are
always eager to try something new
that but for a commission of fine arts
such as is now in existence there
would be small hope of realizing for
Washington our civic ideal