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Evening star., 1925-02-01
SENATE IS DIVIDED
ON EXTRA SESSION
Customary to Convene in Or
der to Confirm Cabinet
Appointments.

The question whether an extra seS-
sion of the Senate VIII be necessary
after March to confirm cabinet ap-
pointments in the new administration
has revealed a divided opinion on the
subject among Senators.
It has been the custom for the new
Senate to assemble by special call I'M
mediately after inauguration and act
IN cabinet nominations. Some Sena-
tors have suggested this year that
should such an extra session be con-
yened, efforts would be made to pro-
long il for consideration OF the
world court proposals, and perhaps
other matters in which House concur
renee is not necessary. Another pro-
posal is that the special session be
done away with entirely, and that the
cabinet for the next four years either
be confirmed by the present Congress
before March 4 or permitted TO serve
temporarily by recess appointment
The legal point involved has been
raised also by residents Of Honolulu,
who have cabIed Senators protesting
that any confirmation by this Con
grcss OF Gov. harrington, whose re-
nomination recently was sent TO the
Capitol, weuId be invalid because his
new term does not expire before
March I.
The opinions OF Senators vary
widely, but there has been no indi-
cation from the White House that
President Coolidge viii omit the usual
call for the extra session.
Evening star., 1925-02-01
WYOMING

fear it would be a bit difficult
to predict the sentiment of the
people of Wyoming with respect
TO a constitutional amendment such
as you suggest. However, as the
people of Wyoming have not restrict
ed suffrage to the male sex, on gem
eral priciples they would doubtless
take a rather broad view as to grant
ing suffrage TO the residents of the
District of Columbia. On the other
hand. such an amendment would
doubtless be the subject of more or
less debate and agitation. and there
are arguments against suffrage for
the District OF Columbia which might
appeal to many people. In fact, !
happen to know that there are cer-
tain influential leaders of public
thought in Wyoming who believe
that it is better for all concerned
that is, the country as a whole, the
members of Congress and the people
Of the District-to preserve the status
quo. Speaking without adequate
knowledge of the situation, because
there has been no expression Of opin-
ion in Wyoming, would say that it
would require a good deal Of argu-
ment to convince the people of my
State that there should be q change
from the District system to state
hood.-W. C. Deming, Cheyenne, Wyom-
Ing State Tribune Leader.
fCopyriEht 1927
Evening star., 1925-02-01
Plai1, Justice Demands Voice
In Government, Is Sentiment
Vile Surrey Bears on Issue of Representa-
ton in House, Senate and Electoral
College, Not "Honle Rule"

electoral college. to residents OF the
District of Columbia
Editors Favor Suffrage.
In the overwhelming number OF
cases editors In all sections not only
indicate their belief that their State
Legislatures would ratify such an
amendment, but voice their own
hearty Endorsement OF it. In a few
cases. editors replied IN non-commit-
tai terms, because of confessed unfa-
miliarity with the plight of tho Dis
trict. Some suggested that wide
spread Information on the voteless
condition of District citizens would
undoubtedly crvstalliZe sentiment In
their favor. Those editors who eX-
press opposition to political rights
for District residents almost without
exception argue from false premises
and from corresponding misconception
of what is asked for. The chief point
of misunderstanding is that the Dis
trtCt of Columbia seeks liberation
from the control OF the National Cap
itaPs affairs by Congress. Nothing of
that sort is projected or contemplated
by the constitutional amendment, un-
der which elementary fair play Is
and patriotic a community as can be
found among any half-million sons
and daughters of Uncle Sam any
where
Here is a summary of replies from
editors in the States indicated, in
alpha bettcal order thereof:
Evening star., 1925-02-01
READY TO ASSIST
RAILWAY MERGER
Commissioners viii Act
When Congress Authorizes
Joining of Two Roads.

II Congress should pass a bill be-
fore adjournment authorizing a volun-
tary merger of the street railway
companies of the District. the Public
Utilities Commission will stand ready
to render its assistance In seeking
to accomplish such consolida ton.
This assurance was given last night
by Engineer Commissioner Bell, chair
man Of the commission, when asked
what the city's regulatory body
might do should the proposed volun-
tary merger measure be enacted.
voluntary merger bill would be
one removing the legal obstacle to q.
union OF the companies which nov
exists in what is known as the anti
merger amendment TO the public util-
tiles law.
Just what steps the commission
might take 10 cooperate in getting
the companies together, however, viii
not be considered at the District
Building until Congress takes some
action.
The possibility OF a voluntary mer-
ger bill being put forward at this
time was discussed at d conference at
the Capitol Friday OF a subcommittee
OF the joint Senate and House District
committee considering the street rail
way situation.
Evening star., 1925-02-01
WASHINGTON

The enfranchisement OF the citizens
of the District OF Columbia has not
been discussed in the State Of Wash
ington and therefore no opinion
has been formed. AS a matter of
simple justice, the people of the Dis
trict should have the right to a voice
In the Government. Doubtless that
phase of the matter would appeal
strongly to the people OF this State.
who are devoted to the doctrine OF
the square deal. In seeking the
imaginary advantages of representa-
tion in Congress the District Of Co
iumbia should not overlook the ad-
vantages of the partnership agree
r?ent with the Nation. While other
cities are going deeply into debt and
struggling under heavy burdens Of
taxes, Washington, D. c., seems TO be
getting along famously. That condi-
tion is worth more than the evanes-
cent honor of having a Senator rise
in his seat occasionally to speak a
word for the District. ........S Sea tile.
INOTEt "partnership arrange
ment with the Nation for local self
government advantages is not an
issue I'm the campaign. Many who
favor the present form of municipal
government, and many who oppose
Ii, unite In support of national repre-
sentatIon. National representation
would give to the Washington COM
munity a power helpful to all and
hurtfuI to none-l
Evening star., 1925-02-01
OKLAHOMA

The subject of suffrage for the Dis
trict Of Columbia has probably never
been given thought in this section
OF the country. 1t is popularity pre-
sumed that the tens of thousands of
Federal employees in the District
would naturally cast their vote for
whatever administration happened to
be In power, on the theory that a
change OF administration might af-
rect their positions. AS matter Of
fact, l suppose that many Govern
ment employees retain their franchise
IN their home States, and go there
to vote In presidential election. It
seems to me that a proper campaign
OF publicity, showing as accurately as
possible how many and what class of
citizens in the District are disfran-
chised, and offering a solution which
would not tend TO create a political
voting machine there for the support
of existing administrations, would
result In popular approval of the plan
which would at least provide fran
chise privileges for every permanent
resident Of the District of Columbia
II Washington is given self-govern-
ment. II seems reasonable that It
should also be compelled to assum {
self-support. I believe most editors
would desire a more complete survey
of the situation before adopting an
attitude toward any plan which
would change the status of the Dis
trict or Its citizens. This is merely
another argument for a campaign Of
national education regarding the Sit
uation.-E. X. Gaylord, Oklahoma
City Oklahoman-Times.
Evening star., 1925-02-01
FLORIDA

1 believe the Florida Legislature
would vote 70 ratify an amendment
granting suffrage to the District Of
Columbia. There does not seem TO be
any good reason for disfranchisinE
its residents, but the action should be
such as to give the people a home
government, similar to that of State,
If anything at all is done. There are
numerous questions of domestic i'm
portance, which are now managed by
the commission in which local interest
Is paramount, and yet the home folks
have nothing to say. 1t would be well
to look to the creation of another
State if a change Is TO be made. AS
there is already State Of Washing
ton some other name would be neces-
sary-but that is a detail OF little
tmportance.-Willis NJ. Ball, Florida
Times-Union, Jacksonville.
MOTE; The effort Ia not TO secure
Statehood and indepe ndence of Con-
EressionaI control. What is desired L.
representation on American prIncf-
pies az national Americans in the
National Legislature. Congress- con-
troll of the National Capital L. not
disturbed
Evening star., 1925-02-01
NEW JERSEY

From my own experience as a resi-
dent of the District of Columbia,
should say that as a matter of com
mon fairness the residents should be
permitted a larger measure of self
government by direct voting for Dis
trict officials. 1t always seemed TO
me- also. that the residents should
be allowed to vote in national cleo
tions.
Should these privileges be confer
red, however, the people of the Dis
trict, as matter of common fair
ness, should be compelled to operate
their own governmental affairs with
out the assistances and subsidies now
conferred by the Federal Government
In other words, the District govern
ment ought to stand on It's own feet
the same as the city government of
any other municipality. Taxation
laws are sadly in need OF reform.
But, most of all. the people of Wash
ington should get over the idea that
the Federal Government is a great
big COW on which they hold the
milking prtvileges.-W. E. Bowman.
Newark Star-Eagle.
Evening star., 1925-02-01
NEW YORK

AS editor of this paper. 1 would
rather not be quoted publicly on the
subject of national representation for
the District of Columbia until we take
a definite position toward it. With
out pretending to have given the mat
ter sufficient consideration, l can say
at the present time that 1 see no
objection to having the District elect
member of the House of Represen-
tatives. I think l am opposed to al
lowing II a Senator. The District is
not a State and cannot be regarded
as a sovereign body. 1t cannot even
have local self rule and it would seem
grossly unfair to New York, for
example, to give the District of
Evening star., 1925-02-01
INDIANA

I do not know what is the senti-
ment Of our people toward the en-
franchisement of the people of the
District. 1t might be safe to say that
there is none, since the matter has
never been presented nor considered.
OF course, there were reasons for de-
nying suffrage to citizens of the Dis
trict. Whether they were good or
not, and, If they once were, whether
they continue to be so, l do not now
care to inquire. Possibly they are
not. One thing, however. seems to
me to be clear. That is, IL the citI-
sens of Washington vote, as do the
people of other cities, they should
pay the full cost of governing them
selves, as do people of other cities,
instead of only about so per cent
thereof, the rest being paid by the
general Government. Please do not
understand that l am opposed, for
have not thought about the matter
at all I do doubt whether much
general interest can be aroused
Louis Howland, Indianapolis News.
Evening star., 1925-02-01
OREGON

OF course IL is impossible in a short
time to give an accurate expression of
opinion on a topic like this which
people have not thought about or
talked about, but Just off hand 1
should think the proposal would meet
with general approval in this State,
and the States generally, unless there
Is some hook in it which does not
appear on the surface. In other
words, the theory of representation is
almost part of the bone and marrow
Of American people, who love their
constitutional traditions. They would
always. it seems to me, be touched by
this question on the side of their emo
tions. and other things being equal,
there would not be much doubt about
their attitude. However, if it devel-
oped in the campaign that Abraham
Lincoln and others had been opposed,
Tor good reasons, to granting suf-
frage to the people of the District of
Columbia, the decision might be very
much in doubt. You would be bet
ter, judge Of that end of 1t than we
would. r. Wheeler, the Portland
Telegram.
Evening star., 1925-02-01
MASSACHUSETTS

I have long been thoroughly con
vinced that the removal by consti-
tutional amendment of the rule by
which the people of the District of
Columbia are disfranchised is at once
an act OF Justice and of expediency
As 4 matter of fact. those two terms
are synonymous. So far as I have
been able to learn from a rather
wide observation and inquiry, there
is no opposition on the part of the
electorate of Massachusetts, or of any
other States 10 the granting OF the
franchise to the people of the Dis
trict of Columbia
That the demand for this en-
franchisement should have been
greatly enhanced since the activities
Of war time resulted in such enor-
nous increase in the population OF
the city Is only natural Personally,
I believe that Washingtonians would
not find IL hard to organize a repre-
sentative committee in every State
IN the Union to urge upon the dele
gates of that State to the Congress
active efforts TO accomplish this emf
nently desirable end.-Willis J. Abbot,
Christian Science Monitor.
Evening star., 1925-02-01
Editors of Nation Back National Suffrage for District
High Lights on District Suffrage Survey

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Evening star., 1925-02-01
NEBRASKA

The issue of suffrage for the Dis
trict OF Columbia has been little dis
cussed In Nebraska. The original
reasons for denying District resi-
dents congressional representation, if
not Cor denying them self govern
ment In local affairs, still doubtless
would carry some weight. But if
Boston and New York and Chicago
can safely be permitted to govern
themselves and command many votes
in Congress- l imagine the privilege
could be extended even to Washing
ton without adding greatly TO the
damage.-H. L. Newbranch Omaha
World Herald
Evening star., 1925-02-01
OHIO

believe the Legislature OF Ohio
"ouid ratiry an amendment granting
suHrage 10 the residents Of the Dis
trict of Columbia. How any legisla-
ture could be stupid enough to do
anything else is beyond comprehen-
sion. | do not know on what theory
residents of the District were orlgi-
naly denied the vote, but certainly
there is no warrant for the continue
ion OF the practice, IN view Of the
remarkable growth of Washington
and the territory comprised In the
District. 1 think you will be doing a.
service If you keep up the agitation
and are able 10 knock out this piece
or political anachronism.-E. C. Hop
wood. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Evening star., 1925-02-01
STATE PARK STUDY
TO COVER COUNTRY
Plan Is Designed as Part of Sur
vey of All Recreational
Resources.

The national conference on State
parks has been asked by the ma
tional conference of outdoor recrea-
ton, called last year al the request
of President Coolidge. to undertake
g survey of State parks throughout
the United States. and to study the
possibilities of creating and develop
ing such parks in States where they
have not been established. The sur
vey is to include state forests de-
voted partly to. or capable Of, reCrea-
tiOnal uses. 1t was declared by the
State park conference yesterday to be
part Of a general survey of the rec
reatiOnal resources OF the country.
The immense growth in number
area and variety of attractions, the
conference declared, In national,
State and county park systems has
been one Of the most wholesome and
significant Developments of the pres
ent generation. This growth has been
accelerated especially through edu-
cation as TO the benefits OF such parks
and the public demand for their es-
tablishment, during the past five
years since the formation OF the ma
tioual conference on State parks
Annual meetings have been held for
several years. The meeting this year
ts TO be held at Skyland. with the area
of the proposed Shenandoah National
Park, May 25 to 2S.
The work Of the survey, the an
uouuCemcnt Of the conference said
Will be handled by the secretary. Miss
Beatrice NJ Ward. and the field sec
retary, Raymond IL Torrey. who will
visit every State to collect informa-
tiou as to its park systems, or to ask
hearing from State officials or pub
lie spirited citizens interested in the
promotion of outdoor recreation, as
70 the benefits which States possess
ing such parks have enjoyed in grow
Ing, measure.
Evening star., 1925-02-01
LOUISIANA

l favor suffrage for the District of
Columbia as matter OF fairness to
the very high grade of American citi-
zens who live there. I would like to
see the Virginia side of the old Dis
trict reincorporated in the Federal
area, and would not mind seeing its
boundaries somewhat enlarged on the
Maryland side. 1t Will shortly grow
to million population and 1t is prob
ably growing now faster than is the
average State. So the people OF the
District should have q couple Of Sen
ators and two or three Representa-
tiveS. The chances are that the Dis
trict would get men of unusual cali
Der to represent II in the Senate and
In the House. If an amendment gets
through Congress, / shall gladly ad-
vocate 1t in the Item and aid in hav-
ing II introduced in the Louisiana
Legislature.-James NJ. Thomson, New
Orleans Item.
Evening star., 1925-02-01

men, and historical value OF three
specimens.
The ratings of the trees will be
based on data OF well known speci-
mems of each variety or class of
varieties. That is, a holly or dog
wood tree, which in nowise approx
mating the size OF oaks or pines,
might be a prize winner if its rat
ing. compared with the best specimen
of it's kind known, were higher than
similar ratings of larger varieties.
The maximum rating FOR each of
the five points to be considered will
be 90 per cent
Seven well known trees in Mary
land will be barred from the contest
the Wye oak in Talbot County, the
Ricards oak in Cecil County. the Par
ran oak in Calvert County, the
Franklyn oak in Anne Arundel
County, the Liberty poplar at St
Johns College, Annapolis, the Berlin
elm in Worcester County and the
Reynolds poplar in Baltimore County.
Evening star., 1925-02-01

ful citizenship rights After all,
they are American citizens, pay Fed
eral income taxes and should have a
voice in the conduct Of the Nation
The reasons for their being barred
seem to me to be quite academic.
OF course. from municipal stand
point the situation is different They
get the benefit OF the expenditure by
Congress of millions Of dollars ap-
propriated for the development of
the city of Washington. which ex-
penditures add greatly to the value
OF private property, whereas those Of
us in other cities, If we want to de-
Velop parkways and build public
buildings, have to issue bonds and
pay Increased taxes. / doubt very
much If the citizens of Washington
would oare TO have this feature Of
their status changed.-E. Lansing
Ray, st. Louis Globe-Dcmocrat.
Evening star., 1925-02-01
MAINE

think Maine would listen TO argu-
ment, pro and con, on the matter of
suffrage for the District of Colum-
bia and be governed by the Individual
opinion reached in consideration
thereof. Maine is conservative and
is good listener. Therefore, IL the
suffrage sufferers OF the District can
maintain their claims, they should
have no worry a s to Names attitude
If 1 correctly reflect the opinion of
competent students OF State psychol-
ogy, whom l have consulted, the bet
ter 20 answer your query,-Frank F.
Phillips, Portland Express-Te egram.
Evening star., 1925-02-01
NEW HAMPSHIRE

AT first blush, I think I should be
opposed TO enfranchising the hun
dreds of thousands of Government
employees who live in Washington. If
we could enfranchise men and women
who earn their own living there out
side Of political jobs, 1t would be all
right but l think there is a sound
basis behind the present arrangement
and that is that the employees of the
various departments in Washington
would constitute the very nucleus Of
a Government machine designed to
perpetuate itself.-Frank Knox. Man
chester Union and Leader
Evening star., 1925-02-01
THEFT OF az QUARTS
NETS 3-YEAR PENALTY
Negro Is Accused of Taking
Whisky in Burglary of
Home Here.

For the theft OF 40 quarts of whisky
after breaking into the home of Mil
ton II. Prospect, Chief Justice Mccoy
Yesterday sent Noble Duckett, colored
10 the penitcntiary for three years
George Harper, coIored, who was
with DucEett, was given a term of
one year at Cccoquan in view Of his
former good character.
Richard Williams, colored, will
serve three Years in the penitentiary
For breaking into the store of Silver
< Siff
Probation for one year was extend
ID by the court 70 Randolph Stewart
md Harold Dudley, both colored
They hold up Aaron Litvin at his
store. 929 Sixth street southwest. and
robbed his cash register about three
years ago.
Evening star., 1925-02-01
PERSHING IN RIO JANElRO
Brazilian Army Officers and Ameri-
cans Meet General.

RIO JANEIRO, January 31.-Gen.
John J. Pershing arrived here today
from Sac Paulo. Twenty-s six members
of the local post of the American
Legion met the Pershing special
train and had breakfast with the
military leader.
Many officers of the Brazilian army
were gathered at the station to well
come the visitor. A detachment OF
Federal troops was drawn up outside
the station as a guard Of honor. The
newspapers here published lengthy
accounts of Pershing's life and edi-
torials commenting on his influence
on the worlds history.
Evening star., 1925-02-01
NEW MEXICO

have no hesitancy in saying that
II a constitutional amendment were
proposed comforting equal represen-
tation and voting privileges upon
residents Of the District of Columbi
New Mexico would be almost unani-
mously favorable to the ratification
Personally, / am of the opinion that
the present system is un-American
In principle and l cannot think of
any good reason why the citizens Of
the District should not be enfran-
chised and put on a parity with the
citizens of any State.-Joseph Tausek,
Albuquerque Morning Journal.
Evening star., 1925-02-01
BOOTH DENIES BRINGING
DEBT PLAN TO FRANCE
International Commerce Chamber
Head May See Clementel
as Old Friend.
By the Associated Press.

PARIS, January 81. - Willis II.
Booth, president of the International
Chamber of Commerce, who has just
arrived here from New York, this
afternoon denied reports that he was
in France for the purpose of semi
officially discussing the inter-allied
debt question with Finance Minister
Clementel and Premier Herriot. The
morning newspapers had suggested
that Mr.. Booth was bringing a bust
ness mems proposition for a debt
settlement.
Mr.. Booth said he had no mission
Of any kind other than that con-
nected with his position as president
of the International Chamber of Com
merce. He declared he was here to
attend a meeting of the board OF
that organization to be held next
week and to continue work IN prep
Evening star., 1925-02-01
NORTH CAROLINA

I fear the weight of the argument
Will be against giving suffrage to
people living in the District Of
Columbia. l recall the serious con-
ditions which prevailed when they
enjoyed local suffrage. Frankly and
conhdentially, l fear the effect of the
influx of negro votes into Washington
and their being controlled by un-
worthy people. feel that history
would repeat itself. but am writing
70 you confidentiaIly and would not
make any statement, or throw any
cold water on the good friends who
advocate sufrage.-... Raleigh.