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narrowing experience Of Sir Guy Char
teris 90 they da1lied with Oriental girls,
but the frightful results Of Sir Guys
acquaintance with Pink are likely
to raise the serious question as to
whether such dalliance Is really excus-
able. Especially Is this so, when one
reflects that Kipling was undoubtedly
right when he made the remark that
all women are sisters under the skin.
Therefore 1.-THE Shanghai Gesture" Is
likely to serve as warning to those
white men who 20 to China. But,
again. Il may not achieve that purpose,
for the temptation to sow wild oats in
a foreign land Ia fostered by the
thought that nothing will ever come OF
1t. To use the vernacular. In which
THE Shanghai Gesture" abounds. they
all look good when they're far away.
But that Is certainly no excuse for tax
ing a chance.
In interpreting the plot OF this bizarre
play Florence Reed and her company,
have achieved realistic impression OF
the Orient and It's ways.
Miss Reed, dominating the play, Gre
ates profound wonder at the piquant
humor. sly rcpartee and crushing VEN
geance bound up In the character or
Pink, the Chinese plaything OF Sir
Guy. who pays her debt" to the Eng
lishman. only to find that she too has
been marked by the gods for retribu-
ton.
The fact that she can be chastened
by grief to the point Of forgiveness and
that she can allow Sir Guy to go his
way with the white daughter. who has
barely escaped slavery, Is indeed an In
dication that Orientals are subject to
impulses very similar to those which in
fluence their white friends.
Miss Reeds performance and make
up were extremely convincing. She was
ably assisted by Percy Waram rs Sir
Guy. Langdon Bruce as Zoo Lot Foo,
c. Henry Gordon in the role OF the
Prince Asthma. and Mary Fowler as
Poppy Miss Fowler rose to the de-
mands of her part, doing very fine act
ing In tense situations
Others in the cast worthy of mention
were G. Haviland Chappell as Caesar
Hawkins, Conrad CantZen as Lin Chi
and Louie Emery as Ching Chang Mary.
The scenery and costumes were very
effective.
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ADJUSTMENTS



After q period Of waiting. which may
extend almost to the middle OF the play
1t begins to dawn upon the auditor,
who has been disappointed In his ex-
pectation of volleys OF irresponsible
laughter, that "Six Feet Under" Is not
altogether farce.
The title "Six Feet Under" Is not car
ried on by the story to It's logical con-
clusion of more work for the UNDER
takcr."
Harry DELI, who wrote this play. Is
the author of the Enthusiastically comic
comedy, 1.-The Family Upstairs" In
the present endeavor he merges MS
comedy almost completely into pathos
as he depicts family situation which
recalls Artemus Wards patriotic an
nouncement that In case OF war ne
would be willing to sacrifice all his re-
lations.
THE figure in the list Of characters
an which interest is centered Is played
by Mr.. Deli. the author. It is humble
enough model from which to paint q
hero. Yet hero he becomes. this pa
ticnt. loving, toiling and contriving FL
mcr Nebbepredder. who. even at blrtn,
encountered hard luck with name
which must bring him into doubt ana
DELAY as the operator tried to ma OUT
who is talking Job himself was scarce
" more afflicted than this Elmer. JOB
could not s,irpaSS him in forbearance,
and n sympathetic auditor might wish
that the actor dramatist had been WILL
ing 10 make it little more clear that
his rally on a sick bed in order to at
tend to his store duties indicated Sc
cure couvalcscence and not symptom
of further nervous breakdown.
l. II
nv of rank and yet hating far from the
abiert life of mendicancy. MFR. Deli as
s,lmes a middle ground rs he presents
this phase of the short and simple an
nals of the poor" Statistics that UNI
dertake to decide how large a number
of persons can subSiSt on the earnings
of one are vitaliZed in the character OF
Elmer. the burden-bearcr, whose un-
conuuerable affections render him SUI
pnrior to fatigue and disappointment.
as he braves The chances of work ana
worry, even to the verge or the ceme-
terry.
The main duties of most Of the sup
porting members of the cast are TO dis
plav the naive selfishnesS so common In
Shifting the druggeries OF life to the
willing worker George Marion mas ms
chance to be irascible and sclf-lmport-
likes him better in role of neater dig
nifty Jesse Crommettte. as the. mother.
is ouerously dependent. And so on.
even down to the small boy. played by
Tom Brown. who does his full share in
turning what should be happy home
into a pandemonium, as his delinquen-
cies in study call for threat of the re-
form school by truant officer.
With all this handicap. Elmer proves
himself q good. game sport and faces
physical collapse rather than weaker
morally.
It is a type of play which succeeds
emphatically or snuffs out quickly.
There should easily be pubic ior PIX
Feet Under" If it can be reached with
convincing exploitation of the ma
terial offered. Whether 1t endures or
not, those who see it this week will feel
a little better and withal a little more
sympathetic toward the struggler .or
this passing acquaintance with Elmer.
PHIL AMBER JOHNSON.
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POLKINHORN FUNERAL.
Last Aites Held Today for District
Native.

Funeral services for Henry Birth
Polkinhorn, who died at his residence,
1888 street, Saturday. were conducted
at his home this afternoon, with Rev.
Charles A. Stakely. pastor Of the First
Baptist Church Of Montgomery. Ala.
officiating. Interment was In Oak Hill
Cemetery.
The pallbearers included Jacob
Scharf. Percy S. Foster. Representative
Woodrum OF Virginia, Judge Isaac r.
Hit, Charles W INLAY. Howell Young.
Edward B. Bagby and william A. Day.
ton.
Mr.. Polkinhorn. who was in his sew
enty-sixth year, was a lifelong resident
of the District OF Columbia and a lineal
descendant of Capt. James Askie, who
served in the Revolutionary War.
Mr. Polkinhorn Is survived by sis
ter, Miss Catherine f. Polkinson: two
nephews. DR. Henry A. Polkinhorn and
Henry Whitefield Samson, and two
nieces. Miss Blanche Polkinhorn and
Mrs. Florence p. Afileck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17
MRS. MARY w. FRAZER
IS DEAD IN NASHVILLE

Mrs. Mary Washington Frazer. a
kinswoman of George Washington and
mother of Capt. George Frazer. u. S. r..
Of the Judge advocate generals office,
died late last night In Nashville. Tenn.
Mrs. Frazer spent the last two Win
tiers at the home Of Capt. Frazer, 1912
Thirty-Eighth street. Chevy Chase. and
is we'll known in Washington. Her
brother. the late Joseph E. Washing
ton, was for II years representative
from Tennessee.
Mrs. Frazer, who was II years old,
was born and reared on the famous
washington estate of her father, one
of the show places of Tennessee. The
estate preserves the original spelling OF
the Washington name.
Other relatives Of Mrs. Frazer In
Washington are Mrs. Joseph E. Wash
ington, her sister-in-law. and Mrs.
Randolph Leigh, her niece.
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Asks NOn.Sectarian
Chapel ON Grounds
OF Reed Hospital

Erection on the Walter Reed HOS
pital grounds of ron-sectarian
chapel. somewhat similar to the one
on the Soldiers Home grounds'
which is used by all denominations.
is provided for in bill which passed
the House yesterday. fathered oy
Representative James OF Michigan.
The funds for this chapel would be
raised by the Gray Ladies OF the
Red Gross at Walter Reed.
This reservation, with popula-
ton of $500 persons. is a town i'll
itself. the report accompanying the
James bill emphasizes. Although
there now are schools. shops.
library. post Office and bank on the
reservation, 1t has no church or
chapel.
The site selected for the chapel is
the tree-covered knoll near the an
terSection of Alaska avenue and
Dahlia street. 1t is proposed to erect
an architectural gem of stone"
after the English type, with seat
ing capacity of about 200.
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Simpson Will Is Filed.

Thomas STEELE, nephew of Fanny B
Simpson. is given $4,000 in the will OF
his aunt filed yesterday in Probate
Court. The balance Of the estate. esti-
mated at about $4,000, is devised to the
sister, Emily H. Ross: the nieces. Emily
Ross. Adelaide Holmes and Beuah
Knee, and the nephew. Edward Stelle
and the grandniece, Evelyn STEELE The
testatriX died January 8
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17
RT-BELASCO-"The Shanghai
Gesture"

The white race has no monopoly
upon love. hate. vengeance and repent
ance If the lesson contained in THE
Shanghai Gesture" at the Shubert-
Belasco Theater this week is to be be-
lieved.
In fact the picturesque monaghan
of song and story Is influenced by
the same motives and actuated by the
same impulses as his white brother. al
though the latter in some instances
might be the last person TO realize such
thing.
Few Britishers. perhaps. have had the
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first: Miss Emma c. Payne, second. Sill
yer male kitten-Mrs. r. w. Grosset.
first Silver male neuter-Miss l.. NJ.
Goodwin. first. Silver female-Miss l..
M. Goodwin. first; Mrs. George Durity.
second. Silver female novice. Junior
Miss L. NJ Goodwin. first: Miss Emma
G. Payne. second Silver female kitten
Mrs. r. E. Greene. first.
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CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.
TO-DAY.

Columbia Historical Society will hold
fits annual meeting. sis O'Clock. in
assembly hall Of the Cosmos Club. Rev.
Joseph T Kelly viii speak Of Memories
OF Lifetime Spent in Washington"
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Anthropological Society of Washing
ton viii meet in new National Museum
room 43. at 4:z5 o'clock. Program: An
nual meeting of the society and lee
ture on Indian Uses of the Bow and
Arrow." by Paul E. CARRIER Of the
Smithsonian Institution.
The department OF religious educa-
ton and the Wonlan's Auxiliary will
have a joint anaua. missionary meet
ing in Epiphany Parish Hall. o'clock.
Rev. S. Harrington Littell. president Of
the council OF advice Of the missionary
district OF Hankow, will speak of
China Today"
The Business Women's Council will
meet in the lecture room Of the Church
Of the Covenant. Rev. William A.
Eisenberger will conduct the Bible class
from Gas 10 7:l5 o'clock, 10 be fol-
lowed by a reception to Miss Ethel
Bagley, in charge Of the recreation
committee.
A joint meeting of the board Of
governors and officers OF the Hutradena
Club viii meet, O'Clock. al the resi-
cence Of Frank Leo Gardner, 1918
Sherman avenue.
Ladies Auxiliary 10 the Ancient Order
OF Hlbernians, division No. z. will have
O card party, BIS O'Clock, at Chestnut
Farms auditorium, Twenty-sixth street
and Pennsylvania avenue.
Kalorama Citizens Association will
meet, 8 o'clock, in parish house of ST.
Margaret's Church. Albert L. Harris,
municiple architect, will give an IL
aar@Y fzl ~ Ne
posed civic center.
The Tenley-Janney Parent-Teacher
Association will replace its monthly
meeting for January hy Joint session
with the Northwest Citizens Associa-
ton TO be held. O'Clock. in the Jan
ney School There viii be a program
and refreshments. Capt. Paul v. Collins
OF The Star win speak Of Good Citi-
zenship."
A comedy, "The Family Album" will
be presented this evening In the parish
hall Of Emmanuel Episcopal Church.
Anacostia, for the benefit Of the Ladies
Guild.
FUTURE.
The Alumni Association OF Kappa
Alpha Order viii Join with Alpha M
Chapter al George Washington Uni
verEity Ia the celebration Of its annual
banquet on the university Of Gen.
Lees birthday. January 49, The ban
cuet viii be held at the Lee House al
5:50 pm. Speakers: Randolph Lee, ma
tional director Of the National Orator.
cal Contest. and Burton Smith.
The parishoners Of st. Paul's Catholic
Church Will give card party January
81 for the benefit Of the church. A
committee OF 100. made up Of the allied
parish societies. viii be in charge. Rev
G. J. Dacey, honorary chairman.
Lincoln Post. O. A. r., viii meet TO-
MORROW. Q pm, In Grand Army Hall
A card party for the benefit of the
yector's aid Of St. Andrews EpiScopa
Church, will be given tomorrow. 2 pm
sn6 81 pm, IT the Thomas Circle
Club, 1926 Massachusetts, avenue. Chair.
man, NrE. Andrew J. Sanford.
The Eta Beta Phi Club viii be host a
III 3nfornaa! dance tomorrow from pm
nj Knignte Of Columbus Hall. The ar.
yangeuleDts committee is headed b!
Edwin Young. president.
The Washington Academy Of Sci
ences viii hold q joint meeting with
the Philosophical Society Of Washing
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The Eta Beta Phi Club viii be host q,
Gn 3nforna! dance tomorrow from 8 pm
nj Knighte Of Columbus Hall. The ar
yangenaeDts committee is headed b.
Edwin Young. president.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17

The Washington Academy Of Bel
snces viii hold a joint meeting with
the Philosophical Society Of Wasa,ng-
Ton Thursday S:iS pm, In assembly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17

hall of the Cosmos Club. DR.. L. E.
Tuckerman, Bureau of Standards. will
deliver an address on Theoretical
Principles Underlying Balloting," and
Dr.. George Fl. Hallett, jr., viii speak
of IAN Appraisal of Election Meth
DDS" Election procedure suitable for
scientific societies viii be discussed.
The annual ball of the American
Legion will take place, January "A, in
both bathrooms Of the Willard Hotel.
Spalding Council, knights of Column
bus. will give card party January 10.
$50 pm, at K. of c. Hall, for the bene-
fit of the sick and relief fund.
Dahlgren Terrace Citizens Associa-
ton viii meet tomorrow, p.m,. at
the Social Oyster sClub. Election Of
officers.
The Washington Society of En-
gineers will meet tomorrow, 8:15 pm,
in assembly hall Of the Cosmos Club
Henry j. Saunders, assistant super
vising engineer Of the Bureau Of Valua-
ton, Interstate Commerce Commission.
viii speak OF Railroad Valuation: It's
Scope. Problems and Difficulties"
4~AAACb oAppS1.
The Citizens Association OF Chevy
Chase, D. c.. will hold its annual meet
ing tomorrow. 9 pm, at the E. ".
Brown School.
The Fellowcraft Club OF Federal
Lodge viii have a dance at Meridian
Mansions. 2400 Sixteenth street, to-
morrow, 8 pm.
A children's school luncheon will be
given by the Park View Parent-Teach-
er Association, In the school, Thursday.
at noon.
Joppa Lodge Chapter, No. 81, O. T. s.,
| will celebrate its seventh birthday an
niversary tomorrow at Joppa Temple.
1909 Ninth street. Fraternity invited
The auxiliary home board OF Joppa
Lodge Chapter, no. 81. o. z. g.. will
give a card party for the benefit of
the hospital fund January 81, 8 pm.
at Joppa Hall, 4209 Ninth street
The Northeast Associated Charities
Conference will meet at BIC I street
northeast tomorrow afternoon at $3.50
| O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17

A card party for the benefit Of the
yector's ai6 Of st. Andrews Episcopal
Church, will be given tomorrow. 2 pm
ard 81 3 pm. at the Thomas Circle
Club, 1926 Massachusetts, avenue. Chair
man, NrE. Andrew j. Sanford.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17

Lincoln Post. q. A. r., viii meet to-
morrow, 2 pm, In Grand Army Hall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17

The Pensioners Of st. Paul's Catholic
Church viii give card party January
81 for the benefit Of the church. A
committee OF 100. made up Of the allied
parish societies. will be in charge. Rev.
G. J. Dacey, honorary chairman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17

Vincent B. Costello Post, No, IS,
American Legion. will meet. 8 o'clock,
in boardroom OF the District Building
New members will be initiated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17

The auxiliary home board OF Joppa
Lodge Chapter, no. 81. o. z. s.. will
give a card party for the benefit of
the hospital fund January I'll, 8 pm.
az JopEa Hall. 1909 Ninth street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17

Joppa Lodge Chapter, No. 27, o. z. s.,
will celebrate its seventh birthday an
niversary tomorrow at Joppa Temple.
1909 Ninth street Fraternity invited
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17

A children's school luncheon will be
given by the Park View Parent-Teach-
er Association, In the school, Thursday.
at noon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17

The Feliowcraft Club OF Federal
Lodge viii have a dance at Meridian
Mansions. 2400 Sixteenth street, to-
morrow, 8 pm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17

The Northeast Associated Charities
Conference will meet at BIG I street
northeast tomorrow afternoon at $3.50
O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17

The Citizens Association OF Chevy
Chase, D. c.. will hold its annual meet
ing tomorrow. pm, at the E. v.
Brown School.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17

A comedy, "The Family Album" will
be presented this evening in the parish
han OF Emmanuel Episcopal Church,
Anacostia, for the benefit Of the Ladies
Guild.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17

Anthropological Society of Washing
ton viii meet in new National Museum.
room 43. at 4:z5 O'Clock. Program: An
nual meeting of the society and lee
ture on Indian Uses of the Bow and
Arrow,'' by Paul E. CARRIER Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17

The Tenley-Janney Parent-Teacher
Association viii replace its monthly
meeting for January by Joint session
with the Northwest Citizens Associa-
ton to be held. 8 O'Clock. in the jan
ney School. There viii be a program
and refreshments. Capt. Paul Y. Collins
Of The Star VIII speak of Good Citi-
zenship."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17

The department OF religious educa-
ton and the Wonan's Auxiliary will
have a joint annual missionary meet
ing in Epiphany Parish Hall. o'clock.
Rev. S. Harrington Lttell. president OF
the council OF advice of the missionary
district OF Hankow. will speak Of
China To-day"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17

Dahlgren Terrace Citizens Associa-
ton will meet tomorrow, 8 pm.,. at
the Social Oyster sClub. Election Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17

Spalding Council, Knights of Column
bus. will give card party January 10.
$50 pm, at K. of c. Hall. for the bene-
fit of the sick and relief fund.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-17

Kalorama Citizens Association viii
meet. o'clock, in parish house of St.
Margaret's Church. Albert L. Harris,
municiple architect, will give an IL
Illustrated lecture descriptive of the pro-
posed civic center.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-08
HOOVER SHIP
MAKES STOP
Bolivian Executives
Guests on Maryland
In Brief Visit

L. S. S. MARYLAND, Dec. s.-tT1
Making port for the third time in
South America. this good will ship
brought President-clect Hoover to
Antofsyasta, Chile, today so that he
might greet the people of Bolivia.
Alberto Palacios Bolivian foreign
minister, and other members Of the
cabinet and officials came TO Chilean
soil TO exchange with Mr.. Hoover ex-
pressions of friendship between the
two countries.
For welcoming the visitors 10
American soil on the Maryland Mr..
Hoover prcparca brief address,
paying tribute csn--'ally to Simog
Bolivar, the lihcrairr Of South Amer
lea who il Frequently referred to as
a disciple Of George Washington.
Arrangements were made 60 serve
more than one hundred persons lun-
cheon on tho quarterback of the
Maryland after they had been re-
ceiyed aboard with an exchange az
sslutes from batteries on the shore
and the guns Of the Maryland. These
guests included beside the Bolivian
delegation, members Of the Ameri-
can colony at A~ntofagasta and off
Gals of the province and city of
A~ntofagasta.
After remaining at Antofagasta
for five hours, the Maryland will
proceed to Valparaiso. Chile, where
IL is due Monday morning.
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SPOTS BEFORE EYES
Miner Had Dark Spots Before
Eyes. Felt Dull. Tired,
Aehy. Doesn't Get
Down Any More.

Somerset. Ky--Teiltng how he had
known OF the merit Of Thedfcrd's
Black raught since he was a boy,
Mr.. Albert Garland. OF this city.
recently said:
Il used TO work in the mines,
but lost quite a bit of time on ac-
count Of the sick spells I had. I
would get to having a bad taste
I'm my mouth. and a very dull. tired
feeling and ache. ] would have dark
spots in front Of my eyes. and T
would be so dizzy I would stsggcr
like / was drunk.
II took medicine, but didn't seem
TO get any better.
MY mother told me 10 try Black
Draught. which ] did. and after a
few doses I felt much better. Now
j take ID as soon ash feel the least
bad. and ! don't get down. GER
tainly can say that IL has done
more for me than any other medi-
cine ] have " e taken.
II never get without Black
Draught. II I go on a visit. I take
a package along In my suitcase.
NV health is better nov than N
has been In years. and I believe 10
Is the use OF Black-Draught that
did t."
Black rauEht Is prepared from
medicinal roots and herbs. of high
est quality. Trv II. Nc F9F
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-08
TO DECIDE ON
|. {. {. Stand
Valley to Thrash Out
Icing, Etc, Before
Hearings
Especial to The Heraldi

SAN BENITO. Dec. S.-Nalley cit
rus and vegetable shippers, growers,
and chamber Of commerce men will
meet the day before the Interstate
Commerce Commission hearings IN
the Valley December 10 on the ques-
ton OF refrigerated ears and top
icing. according to a communication
received here by j. l.. Bell. secretary
Of the San Bcnito Chamber of Com
mcrcc.
Ihe communication n from W X.
Mccarthy, president of the Valley as
ISOLATION of chamber OF commerce
secretaries, aud states that Valley
secretaries. shippers and others will
meet 10 Mercedes AZ the city hall on
the night of December Ia. az 3 o'clock.
with u. S. Pawkctt, traffic manager
Of the South Texas Chamber OF Com
mcrcc.
Mr.. rawkctt will preside, and the
Valley people at that time will work
out their stand in reference to the
questions Of icing. etc, which are 20
come UP the next day hetor ethe
!. &. c. representatives in the hearing
at Harlingn.
There is no need to point out the
Importance Of presenting q unilled
front and IL is for that reason that =
special effort should be made TO Sc
cure representation from as many
firms as possible Mr.. Mccarthy said
in the letter.
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ACCORD near

Continued from page oue)
r~esentative of Legality and the revo-
~lutionary ideals and recommended
that the army and the public sup
port the present president.
As proof of his sincerity Gales
announced his resignation from the
presidency Of the National Ecvolu-
tionary party and said that ne was
retiring definitely from public life.
After Gales had announced his re-
tirement Aaron Sacnz. vino had ap-
peared % be the most likely choice
Of the Revolutionary party as its
presidential candidate resigned from
the organizing committee.
lie said he desired to leave the
various groups which composed the
party free 10 take 4 new attitude
toward his candidacy il thye de-
sired to do so.