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Evening star., 1924-11-01

were those who confused him 1T times
with Ching Ling Foo. a magician who
at about the same time mystifled and
entertained great audiences in this
country. There was also Ii Hung
Chang, the grand old man" Of China
couple of decades ago, one of the
greatest statesmen that the Far East
ever produced, but it took some time
even for his identity to become estab-
lished over here.
Recently there have been so many
leaders and generals and statesmen,
cabinet officials and others conspicu.
Gus in the Chinese turmoil that it is
next to impossible to bear them in
mind distinctively. This is partly due
to the rapid changes that are occur.
ring, to the suddenness with which
new armies come into being and fade
away.
1t is recommended to those en-.
lightened younger Cinnamon who
come West to study, that they try to
find a system Of identifcatons that
will enable American readers Of the
news to keep themselves fully posted
ON affairs behind the great wall.
Evening star., 1924-11-01
President-Elect Gales.

The visit of President Gales OF
Mexico to this city is an occasion OF
particular significance in view Of the
re-establishment Of relations Of the ut
most cordiality between the two repub
lies which, in consequence Of the un
happy conditions then prevailing in
the neighboring state, were interrupt
ed for period. Mexico is now estab
lished upon the foundation of free
elections, and Mr.. Gales is soon to
take his seat as chief executive Of the
republic with the full mandate Of the
people. He has been making a tour of
Europe, from which he is now on his
way home. This was an admirable
move, calculated to cement the friend
ly relations between Mexico and other
countries. One unfortunate condition
exists today, however, in the breach
Of relations between Mexico and Great
Britain. The American hope is that
the breach will be healed soon, and
that the two governments will resume
relations of friendlness and mutual
confidence.
Complete cordiality between the
United States and Mexico is almost a
matter of geographical necessity. The
conjunction Of the two territories per.
mits the freest intercourse. 1t at the
same time may lead. as it has in the
past, to friction. But that friction
may be allayed by the exercise of pa
tience and with understanding. OF the
benevolent motives of the United
States in it's dealings with Mexico the
neighbor republic has no reason to be
in doubt On every occasion this Gov
ernment has manifested its desire for
the tablishment and maintenance of
strong, independent, autonomous ad-
ministration south of the national
boundary. 1t has sought to aid in the
promotion of Mexican industries. 1t
has supplied capital through the enter
prise of its citizens to develop the
potentially rich resources of that land.
1t has sought only fair and equitable
treatment for it's nationals without
discrimination or preference.
1t is fortunate that Mr.. Gales is able
to visit Washington before taking his
seat as President Of the republic. The
direct contact thus afforded here at
the Capital OF the United States can
not fail to acquaint him fully with the
desire of this Government to maintain
helpfully friendly relations. His ad-
ministration at Mexico City should be
stronger and more successful for this
communion with America.
Evening star., 1924-11-01
Who's Who in China.

II China wants to be really under
stood by the Western world, wants its
affairs to be comprehended fully and
its doings followed intelligently, it
should find a way to transliterate, at
least for purposes Of publicity, the
names of it's leaders, generals and
statesmen. AT present it is almost inn
possible, save for a few, to understand
who's who in China, or to remember
long when once Identities have been
established. Chinese names are much
alike to the Western eye and ear. OF
course, all Cinnamon know the differ
ence and have a perfect knowledge of
these identities. But it is hard for
others to recall the Fengs and Wangs,
the Fus and Pus, the Yens and
Hsiangs, the Kwangs and Chiangs and
the other scores Of peculiarly named
persons who figure in the dispatches.
Probably China has just as much
trouble, however, with our nomencla-
ture and gets inextricably confused
over our Johnsons and Jonses, our
Smiths and Browns. our Davises and
Coolidges, our Bryans and Roosevelts
our Peppers and Sweets. But it seems
to us, at least, here in this part of the
world, that these American names are
really more distinct and easier to learn
than are those of China.
A few Chinese personalities have
been firmly established in the Western
understanding and recollection. We
all remember WI Ting.fang as the
genial Minister Of the empire here at
[Washington some years ago, yet there
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WASHINGTON OBSERVATIONS
BY FREDERIC WILLIAM VILE

ton. after it had actually been be-
slowed upon him, is still fresh in
public memory.
Chicago Is nearer than ever in her
history to becoming the political capi-
tai OF the country, as a consequence
of the 1924 presidential campaign.
The Republicans looked upon it as far
and away the most important center.
La Follette's campaign was mainly di-
rected from the Chicago shores of
Lake Michigan, and the Democrats de-
voted as much time, money and at
tention to Western headquarters
there as to national committee of
fces in Washington and New York
Not only is Chicago geographically
central to degree approached by no
other big American city, but all par
ties nowadays depend so vitality on
the votes of Western States that it is
the natural base of major operations.
1t was John Quincy Adams, In an
oration at Plymouth, in 1909, who de-
clared that westward the star of
empire takes it's way" That other
Massachusetts, son of destiny, Calvin
Coolidge, ordained from the outset of
the 1924 campaign that c. o. p. at
tention should mainly be turned to-
ward the dominion of which Chicago
10 tho pivot.
X
The President, on the night Of cleo
tion day, will experience the thrills
which. in modern times, Grover Cleve-
land, Benjamin Harrison, William
Mckinley, Theodore Roosevelt, Will
liam Howard Taft and Woodrow Will
son, In turn, all went through, i. e.,
hearing at the White House the Ma
tion's verdict on them. Coolidge will
be the drst President Of the United
States to learn OF his fate by radio.
He win have extensive facilities for
getting news. Tho two leading news
agencies will install leased wires in
tho White House; tho Republican na-
tional committee wire from CHICAGO
will bring returns from the incalcu-
lable West, and the all-embracinR
radio will be in action. The Presi-
dent and Mrs. Coolidge plan to spend
one Of their usual quiet evenings.
Probably Mr.. and Mrs. Frank W.
Stearns will be the only friends with
them.
Copyright, 1a24.)
Evening star., 1924-11-01

Frank appraisal, in keeping with
the character Of the man himself in
life, marks editorial comment on the
suicide of Frank Bosworth Brandegee
Of Connecticut, United States Senator
and for a generation a powerful fig
ure in the old guard of the Republi-
can party. Friends and foes recog-
nize his honesty and courage and
alike note the human Inconsistency
which permitted this unoompromising g
fighter to surrender at last to the
ills of private fortune.
while his shortcomings as a
statesman were apparent, men re-
spected him even when differing with
him." says the Hartford Times dn-
dependent Democratic), often a Sc
we're critic of the Senator. He was
courageous He was honest. He was
no trimmer. He was no time server.
He had convictions. He was not afraid
to stand up and be counted. No one
ever accused him Of quibbling or
saying other than what he meant.
No one ever even limited that he
sought In the slightest particular to
profit by his public service.
There were many occasions when his
bluntness and his stubborn holding
to position irritated and even an
gefed Connecticut, but 1t never lost
It's respect for his absolute and thor
oughgoing honesty and his clean
manhood"
To the Worcester Telegram (Re-
publican) the suicide was startling
in it's shock, because 'he was so
vigorous, so contentious, apparently
so we'll assured Of himself. One
thought of him as likely to carry
himeelf under the bludgeoninEs Of
fate with his head bloody but un-
bowed. One could not see him over
whelmed to the point Of surrender"
To have surrendered to the adversi-
ties Of private life by committing sui
with his persistent political policy of
non-capitulation," adds the St. Louis
Post Dispatch independently, for
"throughout his career the Connecti-
cut Senator had fought everything
through to finish"
+
The loss to the Senate Of his COM
mon sanse and courage and modesty
and gift Of understanding" the Bos-
ton Transcript independent Republic
CAM feels makes all Americans who
value these characteristics in their
leaders one with his fellow citizens
Of Connecticut in sympathy and sense
of loss"
Emphasizing his qualities of lead
erships, the st. Paul Dispatch Gnde-
pendent) remarks. AS speaker of the
Connecticut House of Congress and
as United States Senator for nearly
20 years. one of the leaders on the
foreign relations committee and
chairman of the Senate judiciary
committee. his orderly mind and
fearlessness made him a powerful
factor In any legislative controversy
in which he chose to participate"
In the opinion Of the Louisville
Courier -JouxaA G0onsczattc) the Sem
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know absolutely that these men
are fitted to do the work that is
being done by men who didn't go to
war and by married women who have
no right to these positions that can
be filled by the wounded soldiers.
Give these men the positions that
were created by their being wounded
and then appeal to the public.
1t is the duty Of every Repre-
sentative and Senator, as we'll as Of
the President, to see to 1t that these
men are placed in the positions in
the Veterans Bureau. in so far as it
Is possible. Just a few months ago
a lot Of professional men in the diff
ferent VeteranS Bureaus, or doing
work incidental to these bureaus,
were Investigated on account Of the
exorbitaht fees and prices they were
charging for work done for the vet
Grams. II the ex-soldfers had held
these positions such investigations
wouldn't have been necessary.
BERTHA CUSTER.
Evening star., 1924-11-01
One Hundred Per Cent-Minus!

1.-The United States expects every
American to do his duty: Voter
So runs the slogan that is sounding
throughout the country, printed in the
daily newspapers, spoken from plat
forms and through the radio. An in
tenslve effort is being made as never
before to arouse the American people
to go to the polls on Tuesday to the
last man and woman qualified to cast
q ballot and to declare themselves.
This present campaign is calculated
to appeal strongly to the interest of
the people, and to overcome the
apathy which often prevails at elec.
ton time. A triangular fight without
precise parallel in the political history
OF the United States has been precipi.
tated, presenting new angles of issue
and affording an unusual range of
choice between candidates. Owing to
the peculiar conditions there is pre-
sented the alternative between a direct
election by the. people themselves and
an electoral deadlock throwing the
choice into Congress. The capacity of
the people to choose for themselves
has been challenged, and the outlook
now is a response on Tuesday that
will definitely determine the result.
In Great Britain the other day an
election was held in virtually the same
conditions, with three parties in the
field and with the electorate urged by
all of them to go to the polls and vote
The response there was record break
ing both in point of numbers of bal.
lots cast and of results. A decisive YER
dict was rendered, so Enthusiastically
the voice of the people that it cannot
possibly be challenged or questioned.
1t is the hope here that the Ameri-
can voters will in the same manner on
Tuesday next respond to the call to
duty and cast their ballots 1t is be-
lieved that if they do so a result will
be registered that leaves no doubt, no
ground to question, no chance to chal-
lenge.
While these adjurations to exercise
the right and to discharge the duty
of citizenship have been sounding
throughout the country Washington
stands by helpless and apart, voteless.
disfranchised, un-American in re-
spect to the chief right and privi-
1ege Of citizenship. The adult DO
tential voters of this community of
nearly half a million are denied all
participation in the choice of the Fed
eral Executive and the Congress that
makes both the Federal and the local
laws. Yet Washington is sounding the
call for a 100 per cent ballot on Tues
day, knowing that there can be no 100
per cent ballot SO long as it is denied
that which is lauded as the inalienable
privilege of the American citizen, the
right of representation.
May this spectacle of countrywide
agitation for the fullest vote bring
definitely and conclusively to national
attention, and to the point of remedial
action, the. un-American plight of
the half-million Washingtonians who
qualified in every respect save in the
eye of the law. are alone of the people
of this country-togetfer with certain
Indians, criminals and the insane
denied the right to vote.
Evening star., 1924-11-01
Press Shocked as Brandegee.
Noted as Fig ghter, Stays Self

ator was concededly lawmaker
of force, if not of wisdom, and a
potent influence in the councils of
the Republican party: he had
virile. rather than a various. mind
and defended his positions on public
questions with vigor and vehemence."
A certain failure Of sympathy, ap-
preaching cynicism, is perhaps rec
ognizable in Mr.. Brandegee's political
field Republican independently. but
those who strongly differed with him
in respect to public policies agree
in recognizing his intellect, his ability,
his courage and his honesty"
With no intention of disrespect,"
observes the New York Times Gin
dependent Democratic), he may be
said to have been what old Con-
necticut, with a twinkle of approba-
tion, would have called an off OK
He loved to vote No. though he
bonus bill. He wouldn't have Lori
mer or Newberry investigated He
opposed the income tax, direct cleo
ton OF Senators, hibition at every
stage and form. woman suffrage, the
Federal reserve bill. extension of the
parcel post Federal regulation of
child labor. In the Senate war
against the League Of Nations he
was perhaps the most intransigent
OF the irreconcilables, more infuen-
tial quietly than the spouters He
even had to rebuke Mr. Lodge for
his spirit of compromise"
Although the New York World in-
dependent Democratio). considered
Brandegee a product of old-school
m nj
structionist. it pays tribute to his
character. saying: HE was a fair, il
hard, fighter; he was sincere and
strong, and II he had not been honest
he need probably not have turned to
unsuccessful real estate speculation
to make his fortune-his absence on
the Republican side Will be felt"
AS one Of the members of the upper
house. whose regularity was never
questioned. the Baltimore Sun Unde-
pendent). is certain his death will BE-
a serious loss to that faction in the
Republican party, for, though hts sue
cessor will be Republican. Senator
Brandegee's resourcefulness and long
experience in public life made him a
force in party councils that no new
man can hope soon to replace" In
fact, the New York Evening Post (in-
dependent). expects serious political
complications as result of his death,
because "his successor cannot be in
the Senate when Congress opens for
the short session in December. Con-
necticut's party rules and election law
requirements will delay the special
election necessary for at least seven
weeks Meanwhile the Republican
strength, not. majority in the
Senate, has been reduced by one de-
pendable vote. with tho possibility of
tho nnal choice for the next Presidents
going into the Sonata.s
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Chrysanthemums.

= Another of the annual Government
hower shows is blooming in the green
houses of the Department of Agricul-
ture. 1t is the yearly chrysanthemum
show, and many thousands of people
? ,6re attending. There are new chrys-
anthemums which set the latest Fall
fashion in these flowers, and their
ment of Agriculture have named a
number. of them after citizens Of
Washington. A majority of them have
been named for women. That is fit
Gtng. Flowers are more like women,
or women are more like flowers than
men are. While it might be discreet
20 name a cactus, thistle, ragweed or
8 beard grass after men it is more
gracious and truthful to name violets,
: roses and chrysanthemums for the
ladies, OF course, the chrysanthemum
has become rather a stalwart and as
sertive flower, but many women have
got away from the clinging vine and
bleeding heart attitude.
u Whatever may be said of the Gov
: ernment's ability in other lines, it
surely knows how to grow chrysanthe-
naums, and the Washington-born
. chrysanthemum is a leader in the
chrysanthemum world. New York.
Philadelphia and Baltimore chrysan-
themums look to Washington chrysan-
themums for the latest kink or curl in
petals, and the Washington chrysan-
shemum' sets the style in Autumn
). shades.. The first chrysanthemum to
gain distinction in the kingdom Of
ARs ws4 q native Of japan or
- - 4alteo0Sh many Of the early
Evening star., 1924-11-01
Veterans Bureau Posts
Urged for Service Men
To ths Editor Of 1he Star:

To the Editor Of Tbe Star:
Several months ago an appeal was
made to the public through the
papers. supposedly by the Veterans
Bureau. for positions for the wound
ed ex-Soldiers who had finished their
courses In vocational schools. At
that time there were sol who had
finished their courses and were ready
for positions.
We see in the papers every few
days where men and women have
been appointed to positions in the
Veterans Bureau, and the public
wonders why these men or q great
number Of them are not placed in
these positions. II the Veterans
Bureau needs dentists, accountants,
stenographers. mechanics. etc, to
fill the positions created or made
possible on account OF the World
War, why is It that the men who
fought this war and were made un-
fit to I'LL the positions they formerly
filled are not given the positions in
question:
: From clSse Sbssrvation sad oentaat
Evening star., 1924-11-01

Col. Rhinelander Waldo OF New
York, who chaperoned and fnanceo
the recent delegation Of actors and
actresses to the White House, is ex-
pected to be the next Governor Cen
eral Of the Philippines. That is TO
say, if and when Gen. Leonard Wood
relinouishes the post. The University
Of Pennsylvania's offer of its pro-
yostship to Wood is understood to be
omen for acceptance at his pleasure
Waldo was q candidate for the COVER
nor eeneralship at Manila during the
Harding administration and was
strongly backed for 1T. The former
police commissioner of New York
was a Harding Democrat" in the
1920 campaign, and this year he has
headed the Coolidge for Presldent
Nom Partisan Association. Wnlie
Hiram johnson was a pre-conventlon
candidate for the Republican nomina-
tion Col. Waldo was one OF his sup
porters.
The new Foreign Service OF the
United States"-the official title OF
the combined diplomatic and consular
branches of the Government-is cele-
brating the return of a prodigal son.
He is julius G. Lay. who is now en-
route to Calcutta as American con-
tinxuished career in the consular
service and at the State Department
Iav resigned in 1920 to become
member Of the International banking
frm of Speyer & Co., in New YORK.
Now. like the cat, Lay has come back
and goes to India as the united
States chief representative IN tnat
vast and populous empire. 1t was
nearly thirty-five years ago tnat Lay
entered the consular service IN Can
ada. After that he served successive
Iv. and always with higher rank, in
Snain. China, South Africa, Brasil and
germany. He is a native of Washing
ton. D. c., and the son OF United
States Army of1cer. ..-
X X + + -
Edward W. Box, whom Queen
Wilhelmina has just decorated with
the highest order within her glft'
aspires to raise the diplomatic status
of his native Netherlands IN the
United States to that OF an embassy.
Correspondingly, our legation at The
Hague would mount in rank. BOX
doesn't see the reasonableness OF
latin American states not nearly so
imuortant as the Netherlands enjoy
ing a Diplomatic relation with Amer
ica which outranks that of the land
Of dikes. With the Dutch East In
dies, the Netherlands has . popula-
tion of nearly 60,000,00o and an area
a fifth tho size of tho United States.
In wealth Queen Wilhelmina's realm
IL one Of the most powerful states
Of the world
Il i
Former Gov. Frank o. Lowden OF
Illinois will go down in history as
the champion refuser of jobs under
the Harding-Coolidge administration.
Rumor names him as one of Presi-
dent Coolidge's preferences for the
vacated Secretaryship Of Agriculture.
In 1924 Harding offered Lowden the
Navy portfolio, but the Chicagoan
wanted the Treasury, and, having
been denied that post. declined to
consider any other. Later President
Harding rendered Lowden the ambas-
sadorship to japan. also in vain.
President Coolidge placed the London
embassy at Lowden's disposal in
1923. but the dirt farmer-lawyer put
that al1uring temptation away from
him, too. Lowden's stern declination
| At the 1894 vios presidential nomtna-
Evening star., 1924-11-01

A New York musical show producer
is in Jail because his billboard display
Was regarded as immodest. He de
clares himself a martyr to art. The
old question of definition arises
What is art?'' The meaning of the
that of life" or Thought Wonder.
full as they all are, they may not be
manifested in pernicious forms. The
word art, because it commonly signi
fies beauty, is made to cover a multi
tude of impudences.
Evening star., 1924-11-01

The Franklin X. Lane Memorial
Grove was formally dedicated recently.
Could any other memorial be more
impressive for any man, and could
any other be as appropriate for that
particular man?
Evening star., 1924-11-01
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHII.ANDER JOHNSON.
A Quietude.

A Quietude.
Nothin' to do
For a day or two
But rest while the hours drift by;
Till our cares We'll stop,
AS the blessings drop,
Like the rainfall from the skies.
Nothin' to do
AS we pursue
The old and accustomed way
Well sing a song
AS we drift along
And wait for election day.
Nothin' to do
Till we get our due
For the moments of wild acclaim,
Well pay our bets
And we'll shun regrets
And smile as we play the game.
Nothin' to do
Since the talk is through
But think Of the big display.
Life is dull, indeed;
But a rest we need,
AS we wait for election day.
Evening star., 1924-11-01

A veteran automobile racer wants a
divorce because he thinks he is being
nagged too much. Maybe he has the
kind of family that insists on driving
the car from the back seat.
Evening star., 1924-11-01

Good business is reported. The boot
Logger is getting his share of it. There
&is no way of promoting the fertility of
the garden without encouraging a few
weeds.
Evening star., 1924-11-01

Protests against capital punishment
are still voiced by Clarence Darrow
but it may be doubted whether he will
ever again make as influential ar
argument as he made in the Leopold
Loeb case.
Evening star., 1924-11-01

Governmental machinery in Eng
land frequently commands admiration
for the noiselessness with which the
gears can be shifted.
Evening star., 1924-11-01

Naming the ku klux Klan was, aft
er all, accomplished by numerous
speakers without any alarming or
even extraordinary results.
Evening star., 1924-11-01

Every citizen Of the U. s. A. is
urged to do his duty and vote. The
District of Columbia citizen can only
applaud the sentiment.
Evening star., 1924-11-01

AS conscientious people, Robert La
Follette's managers ask citizens tc
vote for him, but do not advise them
to bet on him.
Evening star., 1924-11-01

Even his adverse critics must admit
that Gov. Charles Bryan is no spot
light grabber.
Evening star., 1924-11-01

The Republican party fully expects
the silent vote to be in sympathy with
man who is not very talkative him
self.
Evening star., 1924-11-01

We have Aundreds Of big men in
both parties. but most Of them are
policemsn-81rminGham NewA j.
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First Duty.

First Duty.
What do you regard as the first
duty of a statesman"
ITO get elected" answered Senator
Sorghum, 80 that he can put some of
his noble ideas into action"