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Evening star., 1928-05-02
Egypt's Reply to Great Britain.

Esypt's response to the British ulti-
matum, demanding the withdrawal of
the assemblies bin. though not officially
disclosed. is understood to be a COM
promise which does not please either
the British or the Egyptians. 1t de-
clareS that Great Britain has no right
to intervene in legislation by The Egyp-
tlan Parliament. but for the sake of
harmony and to give time for a more
satisfactory adjustment OF relations the
measure will be postponed until Novem-
Der. At Cairo the feeling is expressed
that the decision is virtually a capitu-
lation without dignity and without Sc
curing release from the critical position
in which the ultimatum placed the
country. In London unofficial but sig
nificant expressions indicate that the
British government will not be satisfied
with anything less than a categorical
assurance in writing that the measure
viii not be proceeded with, and that a
mere postponement will not suffice.
1t is fully recognized that in this
matter rests the future character and
status of the Egyptian government. If
it is fully independent country 1t
must have the right to deal as 1t wishes
with domestic affairs. II in matters
affecting the rights of Great Britain it
is subject to the veto power of the gov
eminent at London. it must yield to
demands from it even when they relate
primarily to such affairs.
The purpose of the assemblies bill is
to prevent interference by the police
forces, which, under the theory Of Brit
ish rights. are under the virtual control
OF the London government, with meet
ingS of nationalistic character. Such
meetings have been held in the past
which have resulted in disturbances and
have served to keep alive the spirit Of
absolute independence. which Great
Britain cannot grant with regard for
the security Of the canal and the doni-
nance Of British authority in the Sudan.
These meetings are hotbeds OF agitation.
Under the pending bill there can be no
interference with them save upon the
plea OF those promoting them. or in case
Of actual disturbance
That Egypt will yield absolutely TO
the London demands. If Great Britain
insists upon categorical surrender. is
to be expected. Egypt has no military
force sufficient to resist the pressure
that can be brought to bear to compel
acquiescenee. Yet If an unconditional
surrender Is forced the ministry at
Cairo is likely to be ousted and possibly
more fully nationalistic government
installed. Even 10. the end cannot be
doubted IL London feels that the issue
is tightly drawn. in which case there
must be . specific withdrawal Of the
bill.
Evening star., 1928-05-02

ferea by this span, which viii be more
than 100 feet higher than the Brook
| lyn. Manhattan or Greensboro Bridges
across the East River. which now offer
no obstacles to the free passage of
ships.
Such a bridge spanning the most
used ocean waterway in the world viii
be an object of international interest.
No longer is doubt felt as to the en-
gineering feasibility of span of this
magnitude ana character, The grad
ual extension of suspension viaducts
has been carried to a point which as
sures wide margin of security even
for so gigantic an undertaking as this.
The bridge. II is planned. will be car
ried by two cables, each forty-eight
inches III diameter and composed of
$4,000 wires, each wire having a
strength OF 23S pounds to the square
inch.
Heretofore objection to bridging the
NsrrowS has been largely from mill
tNtN SAa&iAhNsAit- II tAd> uSttl
that visduct at such a point would
be vulnerable to artillery and bombs
and If wrecked would form an obstruc-
ton to navigation. The application to
the War Department sets forth that
10 sever the proposed cables sustaining
the bridge would require repeated direct
hits at the same point with high-pow-
cred prolectileS and that TO accomplish
this by striking SO narrow a target as
a. bridge cable from the air or from
distance at sea would be virtually i'm
possible. II is set forth that it would
be necessary to sever two-thirdS of the
$4,000 wires in one cable before it would
fall under tuil load.
The company projecting this con-
StTuction. it is stated, is prepared to
proceed with the work. If the War De-
parfment gives approval. If it should
co so, the bridge will afford a valuable
addition 10 the transportation facilities
OF the now greatly congested metro
politan area.
Evening star., 1928-05-02
Welcomed

II Washington's welcome to the gall
LIANT crew of the Bremen lacks ticker
tape and torn telephone books, 1t is
none the less sincere and heartfelt.
With the cheers of New Works millions
and the blasts of countless sirens still
ringing in their ears, Baron Huenefeld,
Capt Koehl and Maj. Fitzmaurice must
have been impressed, upon their arrival
in Washington today. with the absence
Of some of the colorful manifestations
Of enthusiasm which greeted them in
the great metropolis. But they must
remember that 1t is unbecoming q Sec
retary OF State TO hurl confetti or toot
a whistle; it is not in keeping with
ambaSSadorial dignity 10 shout and cut
capers on the sidewalk, and the clois-
tered precincts of the White House cam
not be defiled by shrieks. the clash of
cymbals or the bull-toned below Of
maddened whistles. Washington is well
coming the flyers today in the name
of the Capital of the Nation, and if
some of the antics of )wd are lack
ing. it must be remembered that a
crowd wearing silk hats. Spats and canes
must curb its impulses accordingly.
The flyers have received. in New
York. that popular acclaim which SYM
bolized the fervor of admiration kindled
far and wide by eheir daring feat
Here in Washington they are receiving
from the heads of a friendly nation
the warm handclasps and sincere trib-
utes in words which bespeak the coun-
try's esteem Of fine deeds nobly done
And II the ceremony Of state functions
obliterates from the scene the unre-
strained applause Of milling crowds
warm hearts and sincere friendship are
there Just the same.
Washington welcomes the flyers and
wants them 10 know that there are
thousands among us here who do not
wear silk hats and who do not sit under
the dome of the Capitol but who feel
for them all the love and affection for
brave men who do brave things.
Evening star., 1928-05-02
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

He would present this with a -four
| ish, to old Bob Bobson, who came about
as near being a modern counterpart Of
| the great man as any modern might.
Down in his heart Gearshift knew
| that the resemblance was slight. Yet
there was tinge of relationship. There
was enough to make the presentation
plausible.
He got to thinking about the dedica-
ton which he would place on the fly
leaf GearShift believed in dedicationS.
He often thought, II time and chance
should ever conspire. to see his own
name appear in book as author. he
| would spend more time writing the few
words OF the dedication than he had
put upon the work itself.
* II y
ITO Bob Bobson. Good Scout, this Good
Book, with the best wishes Of
j. Henry Gearshift."
So he would inscribe it, with the
aid of his big green pen. Gearchift
was inordinately proud OF his big
green pen.
He thoroughly believed the manufac-
turers claim that falling off the high
est mountain in the world upon the
hardest rock was nothing but child's
play for this pen.
According to the makers. children
might play at mumblety-peg, the wife
might open cans with it, the man Of
the house might use it for bait, yet
this great pen would come to its task
without spilling a drop Of ink.
]. Henry even went to the extent
OF writing out the inscription to see
how it looked. It didn't look very
we'll
Good Scout" seemed a bit Bab-
bittesque.
TO Bob Bobson this Good Book
from j. H. G."
That looked better.
Gearshift pictured to himself the
pleasure that would shine from the
bright eyes of Bob Bobson when he,
Gearshift, went bearing this large
present.
Not only would it be tangible
token of his regard. but the significance
of the gift would extend further. would
take in ramifications. as it were, be-
cause it would bind that most intangi-
BILE. but nevertheless most tangible
thing in the world, minds that run in
the same channel.
Gearshift. you see, had bit of the
great man in him, too.
4 "
While he was thinking over these
pleasant matters with that glow which
comes only when one is contemplating
service to another. GearShift hap
pened to look up.
There was Bob Bobson in the spirit
and in the flesh. He came forward
with glistening eyes-but the glistening
was not for Gearshift.
This time Bobson sought out an as
Sociate and was so terribly busy about
it that he had no time TO extend even
a civil greeting to J, Henry Gear
shift, Esq.
Ore who was watching Gearshift
saw him frown. then grin, turn back
to his work
And Bob Bobson never knew. Of
course. how close he had come TO get
ting a big book. all about big man.
for the price OF an ordinary, well bred
Good morning!"
Evening star., 1928-05-02
An Expensive Car.

Prom time 10 time good many gaudy
their appearance In this country and
Europe. but II the plan TO present LORD
Eothermere, the British publisher, with
tgo-hundred-thous dollar car
goes through, every one else may an
well step into The background. This
luxurious proposed gift is 70 come from
Franz Bert, an automobile msnufac-
turer Of Hungary, lie wishes II TO con-
Yey 10 Lord Rothermere the gratitude Of
the Hungarian people for his agitation
for revision of the treaty Of TrianOn
and the restoration 70 Hungary Of GER
tain territories The car Is to have a
chassis of pure silver and the body viii
be covered with hammered gold In
solid gold on the radiator VIII be- the
motto "verltak Vincit"
II viii undoubtedly be a very beau-
iiui automobile. something aksuredly
that has never been seen before or even
imagined. II is predicted. however, that
the publisher will md many unsuspect.
20 hazards In motoring IN the future
suppose. for instance, that he stops al
club Tor q chat with friends on the
way home, Who. then. will guard his
two -hundled Thousand dollar treasure
while il is parked on the stfeet7 Auto
mobile thieves are adept 81 stealing
cars Of every make and Il h. not u be
supposed that they VIII he baked, nn
less by . large Dodysuard. in getting
away with such 8 haul
! Seriously. though, II seems 10 be q
rather foolish way 70 spend twe
Evening star., 1928-05-02
A Rndgs Over the Earrows.

Neg that work mas been started on
t,as construction 81 3 bridge across the
fgerah River st New YORK after many
wears of Consideration and planning
tGas oropossl has been nAne for another
great siadUct. me possibility Of which
vas preached long ago Dut which has
net until recently been deemed physi-
esly possible. ThiS Ia suspension
sosn across the HarTowt At the mouth
~ the upper bay. linking the Brooklyn
s.ae with Staten Island This proposal
saas been lsie before the war Depart"
raent by q syndicate Of Brooklyn and
staten Island business men. II erected
ins bridge viii De the ionges. single
Kosn Ia the world and will Opgt about
aGa 900 900 The clesT span vii Df
$500 feet IN .sagth. averaging 2$S feft
eboge high water. snd suspended from
towers rising 900 feet In the sif. The
entire structure viii De 900 ieet longer
ihRn tbf HUDSON River Bridge. Nc
ehssr1ActtoIE " nsgigstlon viii be ot"
Evening star., 1928-05-02
A Link in the Air Mail.

Washington last night officially be-
came link in the United States air
mail service With appropriate cere-
monies the new night air mail between
New York and the South was celebrated
at Boiling Field when the first plane
to make the trip doomed in from Phila-
oslphis shortly after nine-thirty o'clock.
and. after Washington mail had been
put aboard. took OF for Richmond in
the darkness.
1t is probable that the crowd Of more
than FIVE thousand washingtonians who
gsthered st the field last night will
be the only ones to see the new mail
service in operation Beginning tonight.
the regular schedule calls for arrival
Of The southbound plane in the Ma
ticnal Capital at eleven-thirty at night
with the northbound ship making a
hrief stop in the small hours of ths
morning. The first trip last night was
made at an earlier hour TO conform
with the ceremonies which we're PLAN
ned by the aviation committee OF the
Beard Of Trade
Opening Of the new service means
that Washington must get busy TO es-
tahiish It's ovn airport The War De-
psrtment consented 10 the use of Boil
ing Field only on the assurance that no
delay would Be brcoked in providing
for a municipal field. AS a matter of
fact. ii was touch and go before the
company operating the mail service de-
eided to include washington On its
itinerary. owing To the lack of present
and prospective landing facilities, II
the Government had not stepped in TO
aie the city. Baltimore would probably
have been selected
I. would have been great loss TO
the National Capital if it had missed
the opportunity to become a link in
tbs service. and while it is a source Of
qualification that arrangements were
completed to include Washington. It
g.Tesses the need for municipal air.
port. Indications are that President
Coolidge and Congress favor the Gre
alton Of the airdrome at Gravelly Point
st cost Of approximately a million
and half dollars. and If the division
ef expenses can be equitably worked
out, plans should be rushed to push
through this desirable and necessary
pro;sct.
Evening star., 1928-05-02
UNITED STATES
IN WORLD WAR
Ten Years Ago Toda,

President Wilson asks Congress to
remove all limit on the number OF men
that may be drafted for Army service
and 10 give him authority 10 summon
a many men as are necessary TO defeat
Germany. Secretary Baker presents
the request 10 House military affairs
committee with his Army appropria-
ton bill calling for $4,000 900 900
Third Liberty loan nears end with
81, 7al 800 700 subscribed President
buys another bond and thousands
throughout Nation enthusiastically
match" him with similar purchases
Western front Is almost devoid
of infantry activity, Artillery fire has
been persistent throughout the night
and today al various points, notably
al Merrls tsouth of Meteren on the
LAYS aalienU, around Arras and Lens,
aud In the Villers- Hretonneux sector.
south Of the Somme. Improve
ment In weather conditions makes
greatly Increased air activities possible
Americans prove their ability by bring
Ing down several German planes
Ninety-slX casualties reported In to-
days list, German forces capture
aehastopol, the great Russian fortress
IN the Crimua, without resistance and
nov rule supreme In Ukraine,
Austria Is aeething with spirit OF revolt
against German domination and
Vienna itself Is ON the brink Of starva-
ton
Evening star., 1928-05-02

experienced in national committee cam
paigns, having been in charge Of the
/ West for Chairman Butler IN 1924.
Former Gov. Harding OF Iowa is another
possible Hoover selection for national
chairman. Gov Smith Is thought to
! favor Frank Hague of New Jersey. now
second vice chairman of the national
committee. The mayor of Jersey City
Is as shrewd and practiced political
hand as the game knows. Senators
Peter Goelet Gerry OF Rhode Island and
Claude A. Swanson OF Virginia are also
mentioned as potential Democratic na-
tional chairmen.
Time flies. The man who carried the
message to Garcia. Col Andrew Sum-
mers Rowan--a youngish captain in the
Army when 1t happened-was II years
old last week His birthday (Which
happens also to be Shakespeare'sl
almost conceded with the thirtieth
anniversary OF the historic exploit
President Mckinley ordered Rowan to
achieve-a visit to Gen. Garcia COM
mander-in-c -chief of the Cuban rebels.
to ascertain whether the instructors
would cooperate with Uncle Sam in
war on Spain. Virginian by birth.
Col. Rowan. since retirement from
active service In 1909, has lived In
California. He is well and happy "A
Message to Garcia" Ebert Hubbard's s
immortal peachment on efficiency. holds
the worlds record for circulation and
foreign tranSlations
Senator Burton K Wheeler. Democrat.
Of Montana has primary rival in hts
fight for denomination this year Mon
tanas wartime governor. Sam V.
Stewart has announced his candidacy
for the Wheeler seat The incumbent
Senator himself will formally enter the
ring within a few days. This is the
first time Wheeler has had to face his
electors since he ran for Vice President
on the La Toilette Progressive ticket In
1924. Some think his apoStaSy on that
occasion may rise up and smite him
this year But Montana Democrats are
proud OF the Senator's record as q
crusader at Washington, especially his
activities In prosecuting the Daugherty
investigation. He himself expresses
serene confidence that his State viii
pindicate him by denomination and re-
election. Wheeler is one OF the CON
scrvative New Englanders" who became
radicaliZed by emigration 10 the open
spaces The late Senator Ladd was
another Wheeler was born near
Boston. at Hudson. Mass,
tConyrisht. ia%sD
Evening star., 1928-05-02
Gene Tunney's Literary Bout
Called Battle of the Ages

Gene Tunney's feat in getting away
with discussion Of Shakespeare before
a class OF English at Yale attracted a
plenty Of attention in literary and ..ews-
paper circles. even though il may
have aroused no particular enthusiasm
among the followers Of the prize ring.
In the classic precincts OF Yale. un-
der the promotion of William Lyon
CTexD Phelps" says the Philadelphia
Record. describing the event, young
Gene Tlnney and the veteran worlds
champion. Bill Shakespeare. met in the
battle OF the ages in the high-brow
class After 40 minutes of furious
fighting. youth was served and Gene
won by a knockout. which was q terri
BILE jolt to Bill. for ii was his birthday
his 36Ath. Tunney showed his
complete mastery OF Shakespeare. There
was no decision. but there was no need
for one, since the crowd was enthuSi-
aStically with him"
The Baltimore Sun pictures the bout
as "a mild. friendly affair. with To-
ounce gloves. Just as &c champion 10
another" The sun concludes, ON
the whole, We think the person who
emerged W ii greatest glory was the
unnamed Marine who. according TO
Tunney, would walk 10 miles for a copy
of one OF ShakeSpeare'S plays"
The champion has long been cred
tied" according TO the Tulsa World.
with being the most cultured and per
hapS the best bred pugiliSt America has
produced. not even Gentleman Jim Cor
bett' being excepted. lie never seeks
the limelight, although. naturally. il
often falls upon him. and ne has shown
himself 10 be highly sensible, modest
gentleman. More. he has frequently
given evidence that he has not neglected
his mind while striving to perfect his
body While there should be nothing
StriSingly incongruouS in the fact that
pugiliSt has read all Of Shakespeare,
the records OF the American prize ring
would probably disclose no similar in
stance"
From Cornell University IN the COL
umuS OF The Cornell Daily Sun. comes a
viewpoint different from those disclosed
in most OF the comment, Says the sun.
Gene has gone up in our estimation,
His modeSty and willingness 20 expose
his ignorance are In striking good taste
beside Prof Phelps and Yale'S desire
TO make Roman holiday Of a scholastic
event The situation Is one IN which
the Comic Muse would delight. Here
Is man, not intellectually keen but
laudahly DESTROYS Of furthering the So
Evening star., 1928-05-02

J. Henry Gearshift came dowN to the
office with his mind aglow.
The evening before he had spent
reading a good book.
A really good book has that enect
upon sensitive. mind.
A book worthy the name-and excel
lent paper. type binding-does some
thing to the reader,
II leaves his mentality. his heart, his
soul. stirred.
Not onlv does he feel this while read
ing. but the effect remains with him for
many hours.
Sometimes it stays with him for a
lifetime,
Gearshift held his head just trife
higher, although he was not bit sem
sible of the elevation.
His step was at least half an inch
longer than usual. and his arms swung
with more than their ordinary anima-
ton.
All the way downtown he was think
ing what great book that was. Ii
was biography setting forth the lie
of great man.
The writer somehow managed to get
down into the mind of his character.
writing with assurance, making MS
reader feel that the hero must have
thought Just so. and have acted so be-
cause he thought so.
The thing got into the reader oiooo,
He felt as Lincoln did chen he looked
out the White House front door and
saw Walt Whitman going by.
There's a mani" he said
~
MIR, Gearshistt. solid citizen, yet rather
touchy in the mind. kept aSSociatlng
some one else with the hero of the big
book
He kept wondering who
why, it's old Bob Bobson!" he
grinned to himself
Sure enough. it was none other than
Robert Bobson solid citizen, too.
There was something in the tenn
perament of Bob Bobson that reminded
J, Henry GearShift of the central char
acte. of this good book.
He had the same cool. collected de-
termination. the same grit, the same
spirit of revolt in human form.
Bob Bobson used his friends, then
deftly kicked them out of his way as he
climbed the ladder OF success, but ne
did It so capably that no one Thought
In cooler moments. and upon coca
ssion. Gearshift believed he saw wherein
BobSon's course was in error. but. gem
erally speaking. he rather applauded It,.
He himself had served as rung
once-and had rather welcomed being
kicked out from under.
II was a relief!
II know what I'll do" said Gearshift
to himself. IN present that book to
Bob. by George"
Feelings of possession and ownership
then began TO struggle for mastery with
this generosity.
1t was big book, beautifully bound
filled with many fine pictures. 1t had
cost a lot of money, as books go.
GearShift wanted to keep II for his
own library; but no, he would be gen.
erous. II he wanted a copy for per-
manent record he would buy another
one.
Evening star., 1928-05-02

hundred thousand collars, regardless of
the gratitude felt by the manufacturer.
Lord Rotnermere probably does not need
any more automobiles particularly a
car OF such ostentatiousness. 1t would
appear therefore. that some other
means of expression might be more ap-
propriate and that the two hundred
thousand dollars could be used to far
better advantage in relieving distress
in Hungary.
Evening star., 1928-05-02
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Standard of Edibility.
Pretty little butterfly!
Pretty little moth!
To a blossom drawing nigh,
Or grazing on the cloth!
Like the most OF us, you are
Something Of cheat.
As you study from afar
What you're going to eat.
How you frolic in the light.
Through a merry hour.
Thankful for q favor slight
From mysterious pow'rl
Still we eat as time goes by.
Life brings nothing wroth.
Pretty little butterfly
Pretty little mothl