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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-11-24
Events in Egypt.

Events march rapidly In Egypt. I'm.
mediately after the death, at the hand
Of assassins, of Gen. Stack. sirdar of
the Sudan, the British government
made a peremptory demand upon
King Fuad for apology, indemnity,
the withdrawal of the Egyptian troops
from the Sudan and other concessions.
The Egyptian government at once re.
piled. agreeing to the British demands
in all points save the evacuation of
the Sudan. Today at noon the in.
demnity of $500 900 was paid, the gov
eminent at Cairo having formally ex.
pressed its horror at the sassination
and entered an apology. 1t has, how
ever, demurred to the requirement
for the withdrawal of the Egyptian
Stack was recently in command.
Great Britain has through Gen. Allen.
by, commissioner at Cairo. notified the
Egyptian government that the troops
must be removed. The Zaghloul min
istry at Cairo has resigned and the
King has commissioned a new pre-
mier. The British have given notice
that they will take charge Of the
customs at Alexandria. Thus stands
the situation at this time.
Should King Fuad's government
persist in the defamation to withdraw
the Egyptian troops from the Sudan.
in all likelihood Great Britain will pro.
coed to Dust them. If resistance is
offered war will ensue. 1t would seem
to be expected, however, that there
will be but passive resistance, and
that the evacuation will be bloodles s
and in the way of a formal yielding to
force.
Egypt has lost ground seriously as
result of this tragedy. The autonomy
Of the Cairo government has been
greatly weakened. Whether the as
sassination was merely the act of ir.
responsible fanatics or the plot was
government, the result is the same in
that it has reacted gravely agains,
the independent establishment of the
Egyptians under their own admins
tration.
Should the British be compelled to
night in the enforcement of the de.
mands, warfare in the Sudan may
spread. There is a close relationship
between the Egyptians and the Mos.
lens of India and other British pro.
tectorates. For several years there
has been danger of simultaneous
militant Moslem movement. The grant
OF Egyptian autonomy under British
su2erainty was designed to lessen this
danger. Now it is revived. and careful
management will be required to pre-
vent the spread of anti-British feeling
among the Mohammedan populations.
Self-government in Egypt has not
been entirely successful during the
brief period of its continuance. At
fairs at Cairo have been in rather a
middle, and fanaticism has prevailed
in the Sudan. eliminating in this
crime. The government at London is
definitely rejecting suggestions that
have already been made that the case
be referred to the League of Nations
and by it adjusted. 1t will deal with
Egypt alone, and, Judging by the swift
ly moving program already started, it
will deal severely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-11-24

Early shopping suggestions are pre-.
scented by Postmaster Mooney in or.
der to facilitate the work Of the post
Office Santa Claus is only a myth.
but the letter carrier is a hardwork-
ing mortal. entitled to every possible
consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-11-24

President Coolidge and Mr.. Nicholas
M. Butler recently took breakfast to
gether. 1t was undoubtedly a felic
itous occasion, as the President is
noted as a good listener. while DR.
Butler is recognized as a man compe
tent to discourse with fluent discern
ment on a wide variety of topics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-11-24

Walter Johnson's California base
ball deal was not concluded. While
regretting any disappointment to a
favorite performer, Washington again
takes pleasure in hoisting the signal,
Welcome to Our City,"
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Editors Believe Further
Tax Revision Is Urgent

, independent Republican,, says: The
President is understood to think that
the matter would better be left to
the newly elected Congress. that
nothing ought to be done about ii
until after the country sees how it
comes out at the end of the fiscal
year on June 80. This is the con-
servative way OF viewing the ques
ton, but, if the. experts are reason
ably certain that the condition of the
Treasury will Justify the reduction,
the sooner the assurance of the cut
is given the public the better"
* X X
In the opinion of the Albany Knick-
erbocker Press independent Republi-
CAM. 1.-The verdict of the November
election was 50 emphatic that 1t must
be plain to President Coolidge that
the country is not willing to endure
the present income tax injustice for
another year"
There are editors who believe that
vacation of Congress is more de
sirable than an immediate revision
of the tax laws. The Grand Rapids
Herald Gnde pendent Republican, be
lieves IF Treasury estimates war
rant q belief that Coolidge economy
will bring prospective expenditures
we'll below expected revenues. the
question would be another horizontal
tax cut ordered between December
and March by the expiring Congress
and then cessation of legislative
hring between the subsequent March
and December" And the Seattle
Times Unde pendent Republican,
thinks: TT has been observed that
the country thrives better when
Congress is not in session. There is
np IA io1a
ton when the lawmakers are at
home. 1t Is when they are concen-
trated at the Capitol that business
feels the handicap of uncertainty.
The country needs the strengthening
influence of stability"
n
The Brooklyn Eagle, independent
Republican, believes mo revision
should be attempted. or even thought
of. until after the new Federal law
has shown what the Treasury is
likely to receive under its provi-
sion" IN the opinion OF the Rich
mond News Leader independent
Democratic) President Coolidge ex-
hibits down. East business sense in
opposing the. plan for a further re-
vision of the income tax at the short
session of Congress. Neither the
data on which to proceed nor the
TINS III WHICH W act Will De AVIAN
able. And even II Congress had es-
tablished the proper basis for new
cuts and. had the weeks necessary
for debating them, the condition of
the Treasury is not such as to war
rant any large slashes In revenue
this year" To which the Cincinnati
Enquirer Independently adds: 1T is
gratifying that there is no d;spo-
sition at the White House to call an
extra session of Congress and the
business interests will pray that the
President continues in that state of
mind"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-11-24

Paris has under consideration a
kind of trolley airplane which will en-.
able suburbanites to ny to their work.
The luxuries made available to labor
by the automobile will be increased
instead of diminished, and the toiler
may again be congratulated on his
progress in the genuine enjoyment Of
life without any dependence on the
influences Of radicalistic agitation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-11-24

So far as income tax publicity is
concerned, Senator Walsh is Appar
entity willing to concentrate on the
$3.50 return of Mr.. Harry Sinclair.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-11-24

The work of suppressing the hyp-
motto drug in China 10 promoting
large amount of wide-awake dipio-
macy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-11-24

The theory that hard cider is not
Intoxicating should not be relied on
to protect the rural flivverist charged
with driving while intoxicated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-11-24

West Virginia missed the distinc-
tion Of providing the U. s. A with a
President, but the famous old State
will be honored in the selection of a
Secretary of Agriculture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-11-24

Paris has re.established herself az
headquarters for all the frivolities
from the newest fashions to the latest
divorce news.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-11-24

A vote of confidence in Mussolini is
now regarded in Italy as q regularly
recurrent incident of polite formality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-11-24

Among other things, this has been
an educational campaign. A lot of
persons now have an electoral college
Daily Eagle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-11-24

A British editor says America now
rules the world. But it's noticeable
Great Britain still claims most of
journal.
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SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON

Frivolity.
I sought some relaxation
From the dull and dreary grind;
For L needed q vacation
To exhilarate my mind.
After toiling with persistence,
demanded something gay,
Like the frivolous existence
In jassy cabaret.
What an iridescent flicker
Touched the scene of merry zest-
Till an agent smelt some Ticker,
Which demanded an arrest!
Though I hadn't shared the fiagon,
At my door they laid a crime;
That Of parking MY old wagon
Without lights and overtime.
Down with Mirthl Away with Rap
ture!
Take me from the Primrose Lane!
1 am now defying capture.
For my course is straight and plain
All Industrious and civil
I will toll from day to day.
And 1 never more will frivol
In q tazzy cabaret.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-11-24

''Ol Satan DON have to set traps fob
Sinners" said Uncle Eben. "owin' to
his havin' his hands full tendin' to
dem - 70 standin' In line to buy
Tickets
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Prudence Above Prudery,

II see you are saying an occasional
kind word for the flapper."
mo use making enemies" an!
swered Senator Sorghum. IA f1apper
has a vote same as anybody else"
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Theatrical Martyr,

ut Is the fashion Of the day."
A serious nnatron said 1t.
1--WE got to see naughty play
Good Gracious, how I dread It"
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No Reciprocity.

No Reciprocity.
To animals I'm very kind.
I played the races-two or three.
Those quadrupeds I grieve to and
So inconsideratc Of me!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-11-24

Jud Tunkins says the rush to climb
on the band wagon may lead you to
pick an ashcart by mistake.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-11-24
Getting Next.

What's the cause Of the sudden
disorder" .s .-
1--WE took a bootlegger from Snake
Ridge into custody" answered Cactus
Joe, "along with his cargo. Where
upon everybody In the Gulch began
euttin' up an tryin' to get put In
jail"
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A Truce.

, my wife never says q cross word
to me-" remarked Mr.. Meekton.
$50 I understand rejoined Miss
Cayenne. "She told me yesterday you
weren't on speaking terms.
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THEODORE w. MOVES. . Editor

The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Business Once, 18th st. And Pennsylvania Ave.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-11-24

O.. Is the University Of Louvain,
Belgium, still in existence? III. B. B.
A. The university was reopened on
January 81, 1919.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-11-24

Q. What are some of the biggest
fire losses that have occurred in the
United States?-C. M. P.
a. The four most destructive fires
in this country were: San Francisco,
April Is, 1905. loss $3.50 900, 900; Chi
cago. October 9, 1871, loss s16s,o0o,-
900; Boston, November 3, 1872, loss
SIS, 100000. and Baltimore, February
7, 1904, loss S50,00O,000.
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Oct The Star Information BlLrodL
Frederic J. Haskin, director, Ttoenty-
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your question. The only charge for this
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THE WEATHER

District of Columbia-Partly CLOUDY y
tonight and tomorrow, colder tonight; !;
lowest temperature, rs tos30 degrees
tonight; much colder tomorrow and
tomorrow night; fresh to strong
northwest winds.
Maryland-Partly cloudy tonight; !;
tomorrow, rain i'll west portion,
changing to snow furries: colder to-
night, much colder tomorrow and
tomorrow night; strong northwest
winds.
Virginia-Partly cloudy and much
colder tonight and tomorrow; strong
northwest winds.
West Virginia-Much colder tonight
and tomorrow, cloudy tonight, rain
changing to snow in north portion
tomorrow generally fair in south and
snow hurries in north portion.
Records for Twenty-four Hours.
Thermometer-4 pm, so; s pm, As;
IL midnight, As; am, 43; s am, 49,;
noon, Sc.
Barometer-4 pm, 1882; 8 PM,
1874; IL midnight, 1857; am, 29.43;
s am, 1886; noon, $3.50.
Highest temperature, 56, occurred
at noon today.
Lowest temperature, AZ, occurred at
7:30 am. today.
Temperature same date. last year
Highest, 65; lowest, So.
Condition OF the Water.
Temperature and condition of the
water at am. Great Falls-Tempera-
ture, 50; condition, muddy.
Weather In Various Cities.
Evening star., 1924-12-13

equal in the family of nations. Japan
excludes Chinese and Koreans. and
would not hesitate to keep Americans
out IL the latter competed with Japanese
labor. But the japanese ever since their
war with Russia and the part they
played in the World War have been in
sistent that they had a right to equality
OF treatment. America alone refuses
that right The British and French con-
cede it. In fact, 90 do all the great
powers. The japanese schoolboy, there
fore, Is growing up with the idea that
America is the single obstacle to Ja-
pans rise to her proper place in the sun.
Set Back by Earthquake.
The earthquake, OF course. put Japan
90 far back financially that talk Of war
or conflict with any nation Is considered
The Japanese have al
California whereby aliens were forbid
den to own land.
But even this would have been
shelved by the Japanese-a conces-
sion not generally known-if the
Congress had been willing to put Ja-
pan on a quota basis along with the
other nations of the world. Had this
been done, only 146 Japanese would
have been admitted, because a certain
per cent of the japanese population
already here at a certain time would
have been taken. Still that is the rule
applied by the United States to all
other nations, and there would then
have been no discrimination against
Japan. The Japanese pride has been
wounded. Cooperation by Japan
with the United States in world dipio-
macy has been made increasingly
dificuIt Nothing that has happened
in the last few years of Republican
foreign policy is regretted quite SO
keenly by the President and Secre-
tary Of State as the action OF Con-
gress in wiping out the gentlemen's
4 asreement entered into by President
Roosevelt with Japan. But the execu-
tive branch Of the American Govern
ment looks to public opinion for guild
ance rs to whether any move should
be made to retrace the steps that have
already been taken.
Evening star., 1924-12-13
SPEAkERSHIP IS HELD
MADDEN'S BY RIGHT
Illinois Members Say Custom and
Precedent Demand His
Election.

Urging that the custom and prece-
dent in the selection of q Speaker in
the House has been to honor the
chairman of the appropriations COM
mfttee, with Cannon and Gillett as re-
cent examples, the Illinois delegation
will address a letter to every Repub-
lican member of the House setting
forth why Representative Martin B.
Madden deserves that recognition on
account of veteran services and ex-
ceptional qualifications
The Illinois delegation met yester-
day, unanimously declared its stanch
support Of Mr.. Madden's candidacy
and instructed Representative Fred
A. Britten to manage vigorous CAM
paign in Mr.. Madden's interests
Representative James Begg of Ohio
has been very active in management
of a campaign for House Leader Long
worth to get the honor of speaker
ship. although the latter has not yet
declared openly that he is a candi-
date. 1t was whispered about the
cloakrooms that the Ohio delegation
will soon hold q meeting for the pur-
pose of indorsing Mr.. Longworth. The
situation Is complicated somewhat by
the fact that Representative Theodore
z. Burton. also of Ohio, is said to be
in a receptive mood for speakership
honors.
There was another rumor yesterday
that Representative Will r. Wood of
Indiana, chairman of the House con-
gressional committee, will soon an
nounce himself 4 candidate, with the
support Of a large block Of Western
States.
Evening star., 1924-12-13
JUSTICE SCORES BANKER
FOR URGING SENTENCE
Suggestion That Youth Be Freed to
Pay for Bad Checks, With Rear
rest for Failure, Raped.

Chief Justice Mccoy, In Criminal
Division No. 2. today refused to act
az a collection agent" for a local
bank which had paid out $120 on two
worthless checks. In releasing Mel
vim Reed, who passed the worthless
checks the court told the young man
that IL he became able. he should re-
pay the money, but declined to make
the repayment a condition of his re-
lease. The court scored the bank Of
fetal for suggesting that the boy be
let out for 80 days In order to get
the money to pay the bank, and on
his failure, that he be again taken
into custody. This mans idea of
public justice does not agree with
mine," said the Chief Justice.
Sentence of 80 days In each of the
two cases against the young man was
imposed by the court, but the time
he has been awaiting sentence was
deducted and Reed was allowed to go
with the injunction that II he ever
again came before the chief justice
he need look for no cIemency.
The letter which drew the fire of
the court, was signed by Maurice Of
terback. president of the Anacostia
Bank, and was written to Fred p.
writer suggested that Reed be given his
the money to pay the bank, but that
he be under the Jurisdiction of the
probation officer so that 'if the
money was not repaid to the bank he
could be taken into custody"
Evening star., 1924-12-13
RETIRED FIREMAN DIES;
WAS BATTALION CHIEF
Charles A. Kreamer, Who Left
Service Last Year, Succumbs
at Home.

Charles A. Kreamer, So years old,
retired battalion chief OF the District
fire department, In which he had
served for SO years. died at his resi-
dence, BIO N street. Thursday night
after an illness of one month.
Born at Montrose, Montgomery
County. Md, Mr.. Kreamer came to
Washington when boy, and had
been a resident here for the last SO
years. He entered the fire depart
ment in 1890 and became a battalion
chief in 1919. He was retired, at his
own request, In 1923.
Mr.. Kreamer Is survived by six
daughters. Miss Mary T. Kreamer.
Mrs. e. c. Horner. Mrs. T. v. Temple
ton, Miss Helen kreamer, Miss Cath
crime L. Kreamer and Miss Dorothy
J. Kreamer: hve sons. Charles A.
kreamer, l.. NJ. Kreamer, Ernest E.
kreamer. Oscar A. Kreamer and J.
Maury Kreamer. and a sister. Mrs.
Rose kirkland. The sister resides in
Rockville, Nd.
Funeral services will be conducted
at Holy Trinity Catholic Church Mon
day morning at S:15 o'clock. Inter-
n1ent vim be In st. Mary's Cemetery,
Md.
Evening star., 1924-12-13
MACMILLAN TELLS
ARCTIC TRIP STORY
Noted Explorer Shows Re.
markabIe Views of Far
North in Lecture Here.

The placing OF one of the most
northern monuments in the world a
bronze tablet sent to the Arctic by
the National Geographic Society to
commemorate the 19 men who lost
their lives on tho Greedy expedition
u 1884. was described last night be-.
fore members Of the society by
Donald b. Macmillan. who spent last
Winter frozen in in northern Green
land. The tablet was taken by sled
over the Ice from the Greenland base
last Spring and bolted to huge
boulder at Cape Sabine, near the
ruins of the hut in which the ex-
plorers perished. Capt. Macmillan
was introduced last evening by Gen.
A. w. Greely, leader of the ill-fated
expedition
Ignorant Of OutsiAers.
Motion pictures exhibited by Capt.
Macmillan showed the stalwart Es.
kimos of upper Greenland among
wintered. These Eskimo are the
most northern people in the world,
Capt. Macmillan said, and until near
the middle of last century knew of
no other humans. They believed they
were living In a frozen world and
that they were its only Inhabitants.
They are highly skilled as hunters
and as craftsmen In the making Of
the tools and equipment which they
require. Thousands of birds nest in
the region in which they live. At
times the air Is filled with them and
the Eskimo catch them in hand nets
as they swoop over the rocks, pre-
serving great numbers for Winter
food
r Winter Is a play time and a sea-
son for visiting among the worlds
northernmost people, Capt MacMil-
Ian declared. After their intense
work Of the summer they thoroughly
enjoy themselves, entering whole
heart tedly into the games of the chill
dren. Motion pictures showed the
small children coasting on the snow
and playing about In temperatures
which the speaker said often reached
70 degrees below zero.
One of the greatest wifely virtues
among the Eskimos is to be good
chewer," according to Capt. MacMil-
Ian. Munching walrus hide makes II
soft and pliable, he explained. and the
soles of the mems boots are prepared
in this way.
Lectures Remarkable.
One of the most remarkable views
In Capt. MacMillan's collection was a
motion picture Of herd Of musk OK
en- baek to back In ring formation for
defense against a pack of dogs. The
huge creatures, somewhat like buff
falo in appearance. would dash out
at the dogs, then quickly return to
their positions with q wall Of horns
outward. They were observed to
sharpen their horns on exposed bowl
ders.
The radio equipment of the expe-
dition was a source OF great comfort,
Capt. Macmillan said. This was the
nrst party of polar explorers to re-
main In touch constantly with the
outside world. Code was depended
upon for regular communication, but
most of the time the party also heard
music and addresses from the United
States and England.
Evening star., 1924-12-13
BURIAL SITE CHOSEN.

NEW YORK, December 13.-Sam-
ue1 Gompers,. late president Of the
American Federation of Labor, will
be buried in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.
near Tarrytown, N. z, 1t was said
here today by Harry M. Moness, a
personal friend of Mr.. Gompers.
Mr.. Moness said he had sent instruc-
tions to San Antonio to have the body
transported to this city, where It 10
expected to arrive Monday night or
Tuesday morning. The plot in Sleepy
Hollow Cemetery. whore interment will
be made, is opposite the Andrew Car
negie plot. Mr.. Gompers and Mr..
Moness owned It jointly.
Mr. Moness said 1t was probable that
the remains of the labor leader would
be taken from the train to the Elks'
Club here.