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Evening star., 1924-02-05
JAPANESE DISTURBED
BY Immigration LAW
Fear Effect on Relations With U.
s. if Proposed Measure
Be Enacted.
SITUATION IS WATCHED
People at Present Occupied With
SITUATION IS WATCHED
People at Present Occupied With
Quake Problems.
BY T.. n. EGGER.

By Radio to The Star and the Chicago Daily
News. Copyright. 1924.
TOXIC, February 2.-Baron Keishiro
Matsui, foreign minister of Japan,
when interviewed. expressed fear that
the amicable relations between Amer
lea and Japan will be seriously
strained If Congress adopts the pro-
posed immigration law. While he
frankly admitted deep concern over
the outcome Of the measure, the min
lister declared that he thought the
statement of Baron Yoshiro Sakatani,
president of the Japan peace society
and leader of the American Japanese
society. during a speech in the house
of peers. that legislation threatens
to SOW the seeds of future world
war" was exaggerated and over
drawn and not representative OF the
normal outlook and opinion OF the
speaker.
Japan anxiously desires TO main
tain her friendship with the United
States. However. there are certain
phases of international dealings
which require straightforward speak
Ing. The present problem has two
phases. political and economic, and
both affect tte nationals at home and
gentleman's agreement, and should
the proposed immigration legislation
pass Congress, 1t would break that
agreement, rendering the pact worth
less and discrediting the word of the
Japanese government.
"The reported proposal to amend
the American Constitution, whereby
American born children of alien resi-
dents can be denied citizenship,
would constitute a violation of the
principles of the Constitution, which
has prevailed for almost a century
and half. Whether or not the
Americans are dissatisfied with the
constitutional provisions is purely an
internal issue, but the Japanese gov
eminent must defend it's nationals
where future prosperity and rights
are concerned
The minister pointed out that the
large holdings of Japanese in west
result of the Supreme Court decisions
and declared that while the Japanese
nation was largly concerned with the
present internal problems attending
the disaster and rapid changes in the
government, serious thinkers and ma
tional leaders We're closely watching
developments across the Pacific, fear
full of the outcome should their peo-
pies minds become concentrated on
international issues.
He declared that the radio issue
was unchanged and is still hanging
fire. but he expressed the belief that
relations between Japan and China
have been much improved since the
disaster. Matsui is a keen diplomat
and his long service in Washington,
London and Peking and as former
ambassador to Paris, enables him to
speak English and other languages
fiuently.
Evening star., 1924-02-05
ENORMOUS LOSSES
ON FARM MACHINERY
$4,000, 900 Wasted Each Year by
Leaving Equipment Exposed
to Weather.

Deterioration Of farm machinery
because of lack Of shelter costs
American farmers tens, possibly hun
dreds, of millions Of dollars year
the research bureau Of the National
Lumber Manufacturers Association
stated here today. Experts, it says,
estimate that avoidable loss occa-
stoned by idle farm machinery stand
ing in open fields is perhaps equal
to one-half of all taxes paid by the
farmers Of the United States.
II conditions In important areas
Of Illinois reflect the situation the
chinery from the elements runs up
to q most amazing total. Engineers
motoring through Illinois recently
found that the loss to machinery and
implements left standing on farms
along the roadside would be $3.50
than 81 an acre. In a distance Of
126 miles they observed twelve trac-
tors. costing $1,000 each, standing
exposed to the weather. absolutely
without any protection. These trac-
tors. built to give. twenty or more
be consigned to the junk heap after
There are 3ss.ooo.ooo acres Of land
under cultivation in the United
states. II the Illinois estimate holds
good for the rest OF the country,
loss of more than $370.0O0,000 a year
is sustained by the farmers because
farm machinery and implements.
This would pay for enough building
material to furnish adequate protec-'
tion for a generation.
Evening star., 1924-02-05
lNHARMONIOUS PIANO
MAKING LAID TO WAR
German Workers Appear Uninter.
ested in Fine Craftsmanship
in Dull Place Days.
By the Associated Press.

STUTTGART, February Ger
many's piano industry has been
thrown all out of harmony by the
country. The output is only about
half of what it used to be, chiefly, it
is claimed, because of a lack Of con-
scientious workmen.
There are plenty Of craftsmen to
be had. it seems, but since the war
there has been n dearth Of good
piano makers who think more Of their
work than the financial rewards. To
make perfect pianos, it is asserted
by manufacturing firms, the work.
men must be conscientious and alb
solutely in love with their task.
Concentration is also an essential,
it is explained. and but few of the
piano makers who went to the front
and for months or years led sort Of a
rowing. miss-and-hit existence, have
ever been quite the same since they
came back.
About half Of the German-made
chiefly to Holland, England. Japan,
Chile and other South American
countries. Comparatively few are
sent to the United States owing to a
nigh protective tariff. The principal
buyers Of pianos in Germany, since
the paper mark started its downward
course. have been the peasants who
took this means of obtaining a long
desired permanent household orna-
ment with some of the currency
which was so rapidly losing it's val
ue.
Various individuals have taken a
flyer" in pianos at times when they
had a lot of paper marks on hand
with the idea OF realizing at some
future date when, they hope, they
might be able to dispose Of the in
struments upon gold basis.
Evening star., 1924-02-05
NEW YORK CURB MARKET
Received by Private Wire Direct The Star Office

for the year on reports that nego-
tiations for the taking over of sew
eral other candy manufacturing con-
Germs are nearing completion. Opera
tions for the rise in Interconttnental
Rubber were more pronounced, tho
stock getting up to 8.
The running in OF the short interest
in some of the motors on the big
board had a stimulating effect upon
this group on the curb market. Peer
less gained more than a point. while
Durant was higher most of the time.
An advance of 12 points occurred also
in the high priced Ford Of Canada.
The only feature Of the mining ,g
Red Warrior to around 80, against
the low Monday of q, on reports that
new vein ! showing prospects OF
high grade ore has been uncovered
on the 9.000-foot level. Humble, Ga
lena and Ohio We're leaders OF the oils,
but the advance here was by no
means uniform. South American oils
were in demand following reports
that "A British concern. interested in
the development Of the Maracaibo
basin. was negotiating for control Of
Lago Petroleum.
Evening star., 1924-02-05
ISDUSTRIALS.
COMMODITY NEWS
WIRED STAR FROM
ENTIRE COUNTRY

ONLEY, Va, February 5.-At this
shore of Virginia are buying fertiliz-
er for their white potato ground, w.
A. Burton, general manager Of the
Eastern Shore Produce Exchange, has
sent out a warning against overpro-
duction. He has urged every farmer
to reduce acreage by 10 per cent.
NEW ORLEANS, February 5.-The
total value Of Louisiana's 1923 crops
is estimated at $154,263,000 by federal
statisticianS. This compares with
$135. 100000 in 1922. Nearly all crops
ume, but higher prices prevailed.
FORT WORTH, February 5.-H. T.
Fletcher, secretary Of the Hereford
Breeders Association, said today the
stock to the corn belt breed breeders sin in the he
last five years. Every one feels that
the decreasing supply Of cattle and
the increasing consumption of beef
augurs we'll for the future of the in
dustry," he said.
CLEVELAND, February 5.-The In
dustrial Fiber Company, makers of
artificial silk, or CLOS, as it is now
called. reports that sales and ship
ments in January were the largest
In the company's history President
Birge said that the recent reduction
in price would be fully Offset by in
creased production.
LITTLE ROCK, February 5.-Wet
weather has delayed the threshing of
rice in this state, and about 10 to Is
per cent of the 1923 crop remains in
the fields.
PHILADELPHIA, February 5.-The
fertilizer manufacturers had a better
year in 1923 than in 1921 or 1922, ac-
cording to Alex c. Ferguson. jr.. max
er of heavy chemicals. Their GUS
toners have received more money for
their crops and credits are in better
condition in the industry than for
merly," he said -.
Evening star., 1924-02-05
YOUNG AMERICANS
EYE WORLD TRADE
Assistance Through Education
Plan of Council
Committee.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, February "a ranid.
~ increasing number Of young Amer
leans is becoming Interested in for
eish trade as career, according to
'he educational committee of the Ma
tional Foreign Trade Council. In or
der TO encourage young men in this
direction and to prevent foreign trade
Deins an adventure of ignorance on
the part or employers. the committee
is arranging d special educational
session In connection with the annual
convention Of the council at Boston
next June.
Colleges CircuIarixed.
me committee has circularized col
leses and universities in the United
States which have foreign trade and
send teacher and student delegates to
tne convention. Also II is taking
steps TO call the attention of export- :
erS and Importers. manufacturers and
others engaged in foreign trade to the
need or encouraging, by way of en-
pIoyment. American youth who show
interest in foreign trade as a career.
An official compilation not long ago
showed collegiate courses in foreign
service training in 80 colleges and
uniEersitles. with total number Of
student enrollments in all subjects
relating to this type Of training at
12,202. with 1913 students carrying
foreign work as major branch. A
more recent investigation. showed 63
Institutions. with a total number Of
1916 students, in commerce ana
finance and allied subjects, and 3,1S7
students carrying foreign work as a
major branch.
Analysis OF Firurex.
A closer analysis of these figures
tends to reduce the number of stu
dents actually engaged in training
themselves for foreign business serv-
ice. for the above figures include men
who intend to enter the consular or
other foreign service work Of the
United States Government
The council says its Investigations
show that the foreign departments of
American banks have been increased
nearly eight fold since 1914.
e II. Huxley. chairman of the edu-
catfonal committee, said recently:
I'VE have built up vast and COM
plicated technique for our domestic
trade; we must now do the same for
our foreign trade. For haphaZard
methods we must substitute scientific
training. Foreign trade is a profess
sion; it can be learned only by stduy
and experience"
Evening star., 1924-02-05
BY WILLIAM r. HEFFERNAN,
Received by Private

NEW YORK, February 5.-Oil
stocks on the curb market today con-
tinued to give a good account of
themselves, but the more important
advances were made in industrial spe-
cialties.
Cupa Company was an outstanding
feature. advancing to new high
above 80. The main incentive for the
buying in this stock was the further
advance in quotations on Cuban raw
sugar, bringing the price for the COM
modity cents above where It was
selling at this time a year ago.
Ihe rise was sympathetic with the
upturn In other Cuban sugar company
shares on the big board. Other indus.
trlaiS winch came in for more atten-
ton at advancing prices were Lehigh
valley Coal Sales. Dubilier at a new
Machine.
Candy Products reached a new top
Evening star., 1924-02-05
RAILROAD EARNINGS DROP.

NEW YORK. February 5.-Esti-
mates based on results filed thus far
place railroad earnings for the month
Of December, 1923, at approximately
s7o,0O0,O00, or the equivalent Of a.
per &C mt on the tentative valuation of
the carriers. Adding estimated De-
income for the eleven months ended
with November gives a rate for the
year 1923 of close to 81 per cent, or
considerably below the rate permit
ted under the transportation act as a
fair return" Earnings for Decem-
ber compare poorly with those for
the corresponding month In 1922,
when they totaled well over 37s,-
VOV,VVNa -.
Evening star., 1924-02-05
WALL STREET NOTES.
Storm Causes Big Decrease in Mar.
ket Orders,

NEW YORK. February 5.-with
wire service crippled in the central
part of the country, Wall street COM
mission houses today reported a de-
cit1ed decrease in orders.
Preparations for meeting the next
debt payment to the United States are
under way by Great Britain, with a
shipment of $11, 100000 in gold due
to arrive here within the next few
days.
Directors of the Parish and Bing-
ham Corporation have authorized the
distribution to stockholders of 10000
shares of 8 per cent preferred stock
of Midland Steel Products Company.
Each holder of five shares of Parish
and Bingham stock will receive one
share of Midland pfd.
Evening star., 1924-02-05
EARNS $14.1e PER SHARE.

NEW YORK, February 5.-A good
year was enjoyed by the Stewart
Warner Speedometer Corporation
ended December 81, when it showed
net profits of s6,72S,119 after depre-
citation and federal taxes, equal to
S14.16 a share earned on the out
atanding 474,976 shares of no par
capital stock. This compares with
S5.335, So. or S11.23 a share, on the
outstanding 474,S0o shares In pre-
viouS years
Evening star., 1924-02-05
WOOL PRICES STEADY.

BOSTON, February (SpeciaD.-
Prices were steady in the Summer
street wool market today and busi-
ness was light, but dealers expressed
conviction that mills could not long
afford to ignore the tendency upward
in world markets. Fine territory
woods were quoted at s1.37 to $40,
half b1oods at $1.30 to $1.35 and quar-
ter bIoods at Csc to 97c. Receipts
Monday were 674 bales Of domestic
wool.
Evening star., 1924-02-05
APPLE MARKET SPOTTY,
Fancy Fruit in Demand, But
Ordinary Fruit Drags.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, February 5.-The bar
relied apple market was irregular to-
day. but fruit of fancy quality sold
readily. Stock of poor to ordinary
quality and condition, which con-
stituted the bulk Of the supply to-
day. sold very slowly and, in some
instances, at very low figures.
A grade 21a Inch greetings ranged
from $50 to 600 per barrel. Bald
wins sold at from 400 to 500. North
ern. Spy and Mcintosh apples brought
from $50 to 7.50 per barrel. depend
ing upon quality and condition.
Cabbage market was generally
steady, but early demand was rather
slow. Sales of bulk white Danish
ranged from $500 to $500 per ton
and from so to 60 for red stock.
Evening star., 1924-02-05
SWANS SKINS ONCE
ARTICLES OF TRADE
From the Montreal Gazette.

From the MONTREAL Gazette.
Swans are not diving birds. They
obtain their food from the bottom of
lake or stream by tipping and reach
ing down with their long necks.
Their food consists Of larvae, young
frogs and other forms Of subaqueous
life. This Is varied by vegetable
food, such as the soft roots of water
plants and forms of wild grain found
by the margins of inland waters.
When the Hudson Bay Company
operated trading posts on Canadian
prairies swan skins were, common ar
ticles Of trade. They were not rated
highly. but nevertheless the Indian
hunters slew many a noble swan.
They did not eat the flesh of the
bird, as it is far from being edible;
even to a hungry red man.
Evening star., 1924-02-05
NEW YORK EGG PRICES.

NEW YORK, February 5.-Eggs-
Strong; receipts. 11.067 cases. Fresh :
gathered extra firsts, 47a50; do, firsts,
New Jersey and other hennery whites,
closely selected, extra, 51A53: state.
nearby and nearby western hennery
whites. firsts to extras. 47a5f; nearby
hennery browns. extras, 54; Pacific
coast whites, extras, 51a51A: do,
firsts to extra flrsts, 4sa50H; refrig-
orator firsts, 31a32.
Evening star., 1924-02-05
SUGAR FUTURES BREAK.
Tumble Unsettles Market for Raw
Product.

NEW YORK, February 5.-A sharp
break in sugar futures had an un-
settling effect in the raw sugar mar
ket early today. and no sales were
reported. Prices were nominally un-
changed at 7.2S duty paid.
A heavy selling movement occurred
in raw sugar futures. under which
prices declined IL to Is points. Stop
loss orders were encountered on the
decline and after their execution
prices rallied to points on covering
Business in refined sugar continues
of fair proportions on the basis of
$50 to 800 for fine granulated.
Evening star., 1924-02-05
DRY GOODS QUIET.

NEW YORK, February Especially.
Trading In the cotton goods mar
sustained, both for gray goods and
sheetingS. Print cloth quotations
rested at 10 cents for 60x64s and IL
cents for 68x72s. Prices in the raw
silk market were unchanged, with
quiet markets reported both here and
in Yokohama.
Evening star., 1924-02-05
OHIO OIL RAISES PRICES.
Advances Announced Today O,
Leading Grades of Crude.

F1NDLAY. Ohio. February 5.-The
Ohio Oil Company today announced
an increase in the prices Of all grades
OF Wyoming crude oil and Sunburst
Montana crude. New prices are Grass
Creek, s1.s0; Elk Basin, $3.50: Lance
Creek, s1.75: Big Muddy, S135; Rock
Creek. s1.55; Mule Creek, .95; all up
20 cents barrel. Sunburst, Montana,
.95, up s cents barrel.
Evening star., 1924-02-05
He Fell.
From London Tid-Bits

From london Tid-Bits.
In her own crisp dialect the Lam
cashire housemaid explained to her
sympathizing neighbor what hap
pened when the canvasser called.
First e knocked at t door," she said.
Then e talked an talked until was
tcmpted-'
Dear me-" interposed the other,
IAN ye fell for him.
Sweet mercy. nay!' answered the
other: shaking her fist Twas e
that fell. ! it i'm
Evening star., 1924-02-05
GULF sULPHUR's INCOME.

NEW YORK, February 5.-Net in
come of the Texas Gulf Sulphur Com
pany in 1928 was $4,737,02O. eQuiva-
lent to s7.45 a share earned on the
635 shares of capital stock of SO par
value outstanding. In 1922 the COM
pany reported net income of $685.
162, equal to IS share on the capital
stock.
Evening star., 1924-02-05
BEST BUILDING YEAR SEEN.

NEW YORK, February 5.-Build-
ing in 1924 will break all records
according to a forecast by the United
OF Carpenters and Join
ers of America. Their prediction Is
based on careful study Of available
sources of construction information.
Evening star., 1924-02-05
PARIS MARKET UNEVEN.

PARIS, February 5.-Prices moved
irregularly on the bourse today.
Three per cent rentes, 81 francs 80
centimeS. Exchange on London, SO
francs 85 centimes. Five per cent loan,
69 francs. IS centimes.
The dollar was quoted at II francs
81 centimeS
Evening star., 1924-02-05
T0DAY's RATES ON SILVER.

LONDON. February 5.-Bar silver,
80 5-16d per ounce. Money, 2x per
cent. Discount rates-Short bills, 3hs
az 7-16 per cent; three-month bills,
3 37-16a31s per cent.
NEW YORK, February 5-Bar sill
yer. "a: Mexican dollars. 4sA
Evening star., 1924-02-05
Between Friends.

From the Madrid Buen Humor.
Can you define capital and labor?"
"Well--how should you do it?'
Il lent you five pesetas. That is
capital. ! have tried to get them
back-that is labor
Evening star., 1924-02-05
Washington Stock EXCHANGE.

SALES.
Wardnan Park Hotel 6s-s500 at 100.
LAnston Monotype-5 at 73&i
Washington Market Co.-1O At so
AFTER CALL.
Capital Traction Co.-1O at 96b, 4 at 98l4
Washington RWy. & Elec. 4s--$I, 600 at 71at.
district National Bank at leo
washington Gas 6s $500 at 1o01a, $500
at IOoia, $500 At 1001s. $500 at 1OOA.
Washington Gas LEht-21 at 4SM
Lanston Monotype-10 at "A, 10 at "a.
Aoney-Call loans, . and per cent.
Evening star., 1924-02-05

NEW YORK, February 5.-Following
Is an official list of bonds and stocks
traded In on the New York Curb Mar
ket today:
Evening star., 1924-02-05

: Legislatio to establish an etght-hour
day in Quebec is asked of the govern
ment by organized labor In that prov
inca .
Evening star., 1924-02-05
Have You Been stunx Yet,

Some men have to get stung good
and hard before they learn to be eau
tious in making investments. Be-
fore you invest-investiYate
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-08
New Yorker Shows His
Stuff in British Play
Walter Hagen Has Established Enviable Golf Record
in British Competition, Winning Two Times and
Within Stroke of Ii Third
BY FRANK GETTY

NEW YORK July S-The recent victory of Walter Hagen
~ in the British open golf championship stamps him as
supergofer the greatest produced in the United
States.
II not so much his final triumph the in
which he achieved it that impressed.
Hagen from behind with the old familiar rush cool
as cucumber when his most dangerous rivals were already
with cards that required par golf under nerye-rackng
conditions.
By winning this years title at Hoyake the New Yorker
has established record He has captured two British open
Championships in three and finished second third
time only stroke sepaatng him from Arthur Hayers
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-08
PICKS UP
TWO STROKES

Hagen. starting even on that last
round. picked up two strokes on
Whiicombo going out His Al struck
cold fear into the hearts OF the Bdi-
iah in tho gallery. Then whI,combC
braced and got homo In %. The New
Yorker had TO shoot even Sours on
the back nine. Which Is jus; what
he did
ON the last green he was seven
feet from the pin on a sioping green,
his bah located above the cup. 50
that miss might mean loss OF the
title Hagen needed one put to win.
two 70 tie. He sank the putt.
The British congratulated Hngc~
warmly: they consider him by
odds our greatest golfer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-08
Young Dudley May
Meet Gene Cline

Tommy Simpson. the Oakland pro.
moter. Ia having trouble getting a
good main event lined up. lie IS
quoted with saying that II he can't
get something better. he viii use
Young Dudley negro weller. aud
dene Cline. Both boys have boxed
in seattie.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-08
Veteran Golfer Is
Hero of Tourney

]. II. Taylor. golf veteran. In his
late SOS, with five British cham.
pionshipa TO his credit. was the most
heroic figure OF the recent British
open Tournament. Taylor. despite
his handicap Of age. and a ;orturing
lumbago. won fourth place In that
hish-cIass field that went after this
years title ut HoyIAke. He led the
field In the qualifying rounds.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-08
Walter Hagen Wins
$4,000 on Himself

A report from England says that
Walter Hagen, British open cham.
plon, bet $500 on himself a. . 20 1
odds 10 win the recent championship
az Hoylake Walter won. and as a
result. won 81. 900.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-08
TIMELY TIPS
AMATEURS
SAYS DAVE BANCROFT
Manager Bostun Hrayes

A GREAT many innelders have a
~ weakness on handling relays
from the outneld.
/ have always been a bug" on
that subject feeling that this feA.
ture Of play has great possibilities
Keeping a close tab on the run.
ners ana doping out the situation
Ia advance, often makes Il pos
sinle for an infielder 10 pun a smart
play in the handling OF relay from
the outneld that would otherwise
be wasted
II the opposition has tendency
10 run wild on the bases. such play.
ers can be easily trapped.
In the 1874 world. series with the
Yankees on several occasions was
fortunate IN getting the break on
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-08
Seattle Lacrosse
Team to Practice

The Seattle Lacrosse team viii 20
thru It's final practice PAGES Tues
day afternoon on the Lower Wood.
and grounds at s o'clock. in prepare.
ton for the game with the Garrison
Athletic Grub team at Victoria. 3. c..
Saturday. All the players arc ex.
pected to attend.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-08
Joe Dundee Fails
to Impress Fans

Joe Dundee. the Baltimore light
weight In quest Of Benny Leonard's
crown. invaded New York recently
and defeated Johnny Clinton. the
rugged East Slider. Dundee. In win
ming. did not impress tho fans. as
he and Clinton engaged in no less
than is clInches per round.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-08
Long Beach Man
Presented Medal

Guy Davis, Of Long Beach. Cal.
WAS awarded the Western Conference
medal for Northwestern university
as the schools outstanding student
In scholarship and athletics. During
three years Davis has obtained three
letters IN football and three IN track.