Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-04-11

1T is RUMORED IN WASHING
TON that the enterprise of news
paper correspondent, and the com
mon failing Of a woman for talking
too much has brought about one of
the most unusual impasses inI
diplomatic circles that the Capital
has ever known. After the Pre-
sident made known his decision as
arbiter in the Tacna africa case the
President of Peru sent most
vigorous note to the Peruvian leg
alton here for transmission to Mr..
Coolidge, protesting against the
latter's decision. The Peruvian
Minister read the note and i'm
mediately informed his government
that to present it TO the State De-
partment would virtually amount to
breaking off friendly relations, and
urging that another and more gentle
note be sent in its place In the
meantime, however, the afore-
mentioned correspondent secured a
copy Of the note and made it public
Now the Peruvian Minister is in a
most embarrassing position. He
cannot deny that the note was sent,
nor can he submit it to the State
Department. He has chosen TO
maintain a discreet silence.
THE CONTROVERSY OVER THE
sale of five ships Of the PRESIDENT
TYPE to the Dollar steamship com
pany has brought to Washington a
group of men representing the in
terests of many steamship companies
all over the United States among
whom is one of the most picturesque
figures in American politics-Ray
Baker, former Director of the Mint
under President Wilson, and Secret
airy to George Marie when the latter
was Ambassador to Russia, is noted
for his various and startling
costumes. He appeared in the
Democratic Convention last sum
mer dressed in a large sombrero hat
and all of the rest of the Western
trimmings" adding excitement to
the already turbulent scene at
Madison Square The same sartorial
dash which has made him an object
of interest elsewhere is giving Wash
ingtons their first excitement since
Congress adjourned.
EASTER VACATION MEANS
additional work to the President. if
Handwriting can be called work.
- nt4 ~
of the year to come to Washington
because of the blossoming of the
famous Cherry trees around the
Speedway, and of course they all
want to shake hands with the Pre-
sident. Coolidge has method Of
handshaking, however, that equals
that Of the late President Roosevelt.
His motto is to squeeze before you
are squeezed" and his dizziness in
grasping his visitors hands quickly
has saved him many sore wrist.
NEITHER RAIN NOR SNOW will
keep the President from taking his
weekend trips on the Mayflower He
has found that these trips down the
Potomac are the only opportunities
he has for rest The ceremony Of
boarding the yacht is very impress
sivo, and is carried out in every de-
tail each Saturday afternoon. AS
the President and Mrs Coolidge step
down from their car. the crew of the
| Mayflower stand at attention form
ing an aisle down which the Pre-
sident and Mrs Coolidge pass while
| the Band plays the Star Spangled
| Banner A lieutenant Of the May
| flower meets the President Mt the
top of the gangplank, and hands him
has seafaring cap. after which Mr.
Coolidge climbs up to the bridge and
stays there with the Captain until the
ship sails
JOHN GARIBAIDI SARGENT
had .ust moved into his luxurious
office at the Department Of Justice
when the building was sold from
under him lie was startled at
/ hearing the elang of bell under ms
| window one afternoon and going to
the window TO ses what was happen
INK he discovered the red flag of the
aueuoneer on the steps of the build
ing. The building which has been
renting for $4,000 a year, was sold
e Harry Wardman. prominent
local real estate dealer. for $780,
GOO. If the rent IS raised Mr.. Sar-
gent may have to leave his COM
| Portable office and 80 ii was with a
none too happy countenauce that the
hefty former football player leaned
cut of the window and watched the
| proceeding of the sale. His APP
pearance however. caused good
deal Of excitement on Vermont
Avenue where Il vd gathered t.