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CoW-Trading at Paris.

The worlds greatest Maggie is still in
progress at Paris. Whether Germany
shall pay her creditors five. ten, fifteen
or twenty billion gold dollars In repara-
tions, and so-and-so many hundreds of
millions of them for so-and-so many
years in annuities, remains the most
moot of questions. 1t is more than two
months now since the allied and Ameri-
can experts set to work on revis' If
the Dawes plan. Events have only
proved that their task is so formidable
that even the worlds best financial and
economic minds have found it impos-
sible to build Rome in day.
Exact figures have not been published
but enough has oozed out of the ex-
perts'. conference room to let it become
known that wide chasm exists between
what their creditors demand and what
the Germans are willing to concede. DR..
Hjalmar Schacht, president of the
Reichsbank, who is Berlin's negotiator-
in-chief, insists that the grand total far
outstrips Germany's capacity to pay.
He asserts that in order to meet past
annuities to the allies and the United
States she has had to borrow heavily
abroad. DR.. Schacht naturally argues
that if the Germans revised obliga-
tons are to be more burdensome their
foreign borrowings will mount corre-
spondingly and saddle the Reich with
still more crushing load of debt
The Germans have an idiom which
fits the present situation at Paris. It is
the word "Kuhhandel." 1t means, in
English, "cow-trading." What it denotes
is the art of whiting down somebody
else's first price till you get what you
want at your own price-or for nothing
at all. That beloved American fictional
character, David Harum, was a master
"cow-trader," though he happens to
have specialized in horses.
1t can hardly be conceived that ex-
perts of the caliber of Messrs. Owen D.
Aou1s anu ~ L noA gan, anu VI eilcl
European confreres at Paris, have sub
mitted to Germany scheme of pay
ments so fantastic and impracticable as
DR.. Schacht pretends they are. The
world will rather be inclined to believe
that the president of the Reichsbank
is merely an astute "Kuhhaendler" and
is trying to drive for his country the
very best bargain he can.
Germany is borrowing hundreds of
millions Of dollars year in the Ameri-
can money market. She sings no tale of
financial woe when her capacity to pay
is discussed on these recurring occa-
sions.
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THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES 3. TRAcEWELL.

1t muse be sad to be forever dis,
agreeing with anything and everything
other people say.
Usually one looks at these people from
his own standpoint, but If he would put
himself in their shoes and look at thu
world from their evident viewpoint HI
would find even more to pity.
Much difficulty will be met, OF course
in doing this apparently simple thing
for If ones mind and disposition dc
not run that way he will find it i'm.
possible to fill such shoes.
The heavily optimistic temperament
for instance, will not be able to take
even single step forward, so laden is II
with good will and the milk OF human
kindness.
Optimistic persons leaning toward in.
sincerity on account of their large op-
timism which is unable to see the conf.
cal or warped in others will actually
see, or at least say that they see, moth
ing curious in the attitude Of those
under review.
Most people will readily catch the
note of controversy persistent in the
everyday small talk Of these ingrained
"disagreers."
The one sign which gives them away
before all is their selecting on-contro-
verSial matters for the subjects of their
disagreementS.
If the subject under consideration
were the tariff no one could feel upset
because the other argued with him
about it.
Even violent disagreement upon such
subject or any one of score of SINH
lar themes would leave one undisturbed,
because argument is to be expected as
quite the normal thing in relation to
such matters.
A man who wouldn't argue the tariff,
or the Navy, or agriculture, would be
only mildly interested in his country
and the world at large. Where there
are men there will be arguments when
such topics are discussed.
y X
To have an apparently trivial theme
disputed, however, just for the plain
sake OF diSputation, tends TO make q
normal person angry.
Say anything about anything at all,
Immediately this disagTeeable person
says exactly the opposite. If, grasping
for the name Of flower, he calls 1t q
lily, the moment you agree that 1t is a
lily he says, mo, 1t is not a lily; It must
VIC SOiilELiilIlB else.
Why not lily?
Simply because you said so. II vol,
had branded the flower Dutch bulb.
the other would have declared 1t
Spanish.
Had you said Spanish, then it might
have been allowed to have been Dutch.
The field for such petty and eternal
disagreement is as wide as the world
and as unacceptable as mankind.
One cannot discuss book without
having this unhappy person take the
other side Of the discussion. You say
1t is good, he at once brands it as
terrible.
You call 1t poorly written, he imme-
olately praises its sentence construc-
ton. You point to the fact that It is
filled with that inexcusable construc-
ton. or rather lack of construction, the
sentence that Is not a sentence because
II has no verb. He at once launches
into defense of that bad habit. and
you might point to the fact that none
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But Mr.. Fuller doubtless would go far
along the road with the administration
if he were nominated and elected.
X X x \
In some quarters there is talk now Of
Henry P. Fletcher, American Ambas-
sador to Italy, becoming candidate
for the Senate in place Of Senator ELECT
william S. Ware, in the event that Mr..
Ware finally Is denied his seat in the
Senate or should voluntarily take him
self out Of the picture. Mr.. Fletcher is
reckoned another warm friend Of Pres
ident Hoover and was with the Presi-
dent on his goodwill trip to South
America. Should Senator Edge retire
from the Senate to accept appointment
as Ambassador to France, as 1t has been
suggested he will, there would be oppor-
tunity of placing another strong Hoover
supporter in his place. 1t is quite true.
however, in that case that it would
merely be replacing one strong admin
istration man with another. Senator
Edge ha< been an ardent supporter of
Mr., Hoo Ter IN the past.
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Headed for a Collision.

Somewhere out in space celestial
projectile is heading for the earth at
the rate Of two hundred miles per Sec
ond. It is, indeed, more than single
projectile; it is veritable shrapnel
shell, consisting of group of suns;
known to astronomers as the cluster of
Hercules. This fact, which has been
known to scientists for some time,
might cause some concern but for the
fact that the distance yet to be tray
eled by the bombarding material is so
great that, according to computation, it
will take at least billion years for the
cluster to arrive. In that time the cos
mic rhythm may have been sufficiently
disturbed to cause a failure of marks
manship, so that this earth wherein the
human race has its present existence
will escape the collision. But if the col
lision does occur, II the cluster hits this
sphere, the result will be display of
aerial fireworks, and subsequent events
will probably not concern the occupants
of the earth.
1t is extremely difficult to grasp the
thought of a billion years or that of a
distance so great as to require such a
length of time for passage at the rate
of two hundred miles per second. The
finite mind is baked by such dimensions
lis baked, indeed. by the concept Of a
limitless space. hypothesis regarding
the outer zones of the heavens, as we
know the spaces beyond our tiny cir
cult, are designed by science to account
for the apparently impossible condition
of infinity. Einstein has worked out a
theory Of relatively which reduces some
of the previous concepts of astronomical
dimensions to absurdity. But here come
the suns that make up the cluster Of
Hercules. The telescope shows them,
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the commander OF the Australian forces
as the most courageous. competent and
useful man OF all the Anzacs. The
flight from America to Europe across
the UNEMPLOYED Arctic Ocean is only
one of the inpossibilities he has accom-
pllshed. OF course. a VOYAGE
to the North Pole by submarine sounds
impossible, but If any one is to attempt
1t our choice Is Sir Hubert wilkins"
To the layman," records the Spring.
held Republican, ''it looks like a ven
ture into an unknown field without the
usual preliminary experiments and
practical experience In the end one
may see preliminary trip for the pur-
pose of collecting data on such vitality
important points as the thickness of an
Ice noe which can safely be broken by
submarine desiring to come to the
surface. Not only is it impossible for a
submarine to remain submerged indef-
n1tely, but aside from the question of
breaking an ice foe in order to obtain
fresh supply of air there are obstacles
TO submarine operation III Arctic waters
which would not be met with in other
ATTITUDES To keep the inte-
rior of a submarine warm over anv ex-
tended period would involve the expend-
lture OF energy and weight in one
form or another. 1t would be a drain
upon the reserve buoyancy otherwise
zealously boarded"
quoting an expert of a submarine
company who is thoroughly convinced
OF the practicability of the project" the
Aberdeen Daily World remembers the
submarine evolved by the Inauguration
OF Jules Verne and capable of bucking
the ice pack successfully, and continues:
But that was in fiction. There will be
apprehensions of q new sort for a world
That has become used to vicarious perils
OF the air If and when Sir Hubert and
his dauntleSS assistants and crew take
up their task in stern reality. The ex-
petitions object, wilkins explains. is
to gather information as to the depths
OF the Arctic Ocean, the force and tenn
perature of Arctic currents, conditions
and drift of the ice, and comparative
knowledge OF meteorological conditions.
For knowledge have scientists and ex-
plorerS periled their lives before and
will continue to do so''
The height of hazardous" is the YER
dict OF the New York Evening Post.
which concludes: ITO the casual OBJ
server the perils of the frozen North
would seem to be real enough without
adding submarine. But there is Moth
ing which seems to daunt the explorers
OF the Arctic or the Antarctic. For
them danger and excitement are the
stun of which life is made. and so
insistent Is the call to action that they
return to civilization only to plan new
ventures"
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Waterv BIadensburg.

AS regular as the changing of the
seasons the Eastern Branch, responsive
to every heavy rainstorm, rises from its
low-lying banks in and near Bladens-
burg and covers the main traffic artery
between Washington and Baltimore un-
der three and four feet of yellow water.
The result is long line of stalled auto
mobiles, representing those venture
some enough to attempt a passage,
while hundreds Of other bewildered
motorists are sent by rough and un-
familiar detoirs around the flooded
area. Traffic between North and South
Through washington and Baltimore Is
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shows their steadily changing position
at fixed rate Of progress, shows them
to be advancing toward theearth. And
the sky-gazers placidly accept the physi-
cal fact and make few cryptic compu-
tations and kindly reassure the world
that there is no need for worry for at
least billion years. Truly, 1t is well
to have faith In the figuring Of the as
tfonomers.
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SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Talking About the Weathel

Talking About the Weather.
When we expected smiling skies.
The season proved a sad surprise.
We are commanded to forget
The Robin and the Violet.
When Boreas sounds his rude refrain,
Even the Cherry blooms in vain.
We bow before an Icy Rule.
And every day is April Fool.
We miss the jesting and the chair.
We shiver, where We once could laugh.
The joke called practical draws near
While Wit and Humor disappear.
The May Queen can no longer stray
Hither upon a Towering way.
Experience proves a cruel school
When every day is April Fool"
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Weather bulletins disappoint. But
popular heroes of the sky and the base
ball field continue preparations to say,
in old comic opera phrase, to an admir-
ing public, "Cheer up! This is our
wedding day!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-17

AS an old man, Elihu Root is not
afraid of some old ideas and may be
able to show why universal peace failed
in the past and how it may succeed in
the future.
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The Associated Press Is exclusively entitled
patches credited to it or not otherwise cred
tied in this paper and also the local news
special dispatches herein are also reserved.
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1t Will Be a Diversion.

From the Columbia Daily Tribune.
According to news story Harry Sin
clair will have to make his. own bed
while he is In Jail. It usually follows
that man who makes his own bed has
to lie in 1t, and Harry Sinclair should
be no exception.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-17

No understanding is possible that viii
insure perfect accord between the base
ball umpire and the weather man.
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He'll Join the Swim.

From the Detroit News.
Al local visitor in the South writes
that he may make "a tour OF the
navigable States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-17

Some of the big steamships are dry
going one way and wet coming the
other. Even a steamship has to cater
to It's public.
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And He's Usually Wrong.

From the Hamilton tOntario) Spectator.
The worlds champion optimist Is the
fellow who thinks the ton of coal on
which he has starteM will see him
through. -
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Oysters are going out of season. and
there is at least hope Of q declaration
of peace among longing fleets on the
Chesapeake.
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Really?

From the Lynchburs News.
Just little while back lot Of fell
lows were getting licked for smoking
cigarettes and saying they hadn't: now
a lot OF fellows are getting paid for
SAYING they smoke, them when they
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-17
Really Flirtatious.

From the Albany Evening News.
Spring may be fickle, but certainly
1t does encourage lis part Of the time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-17

The poet who wrote, Somewhere the
sun is always shining" is again the hope
Of the local fruit crop.
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Worthwhile Pride.

From the Terre Haute Star.
The old proverh4that pride goeth be-
fore q fall does GOT apply to the civic
variety.
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Discovery of land at the South Pole
may be facilitated If snowshovels are
added to the exploring equipment.
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Modern Oratory.

MODERN Oratofy.
"Your recent speech sounded as II
you were little tired"
IT was" answered Senator Sorghum.
"I miss the direct human applause, and
may as well admit that there's no
inspiration whatever in the facial ex-
preston of microphone."
Jud Tunkins says he longs for the old
days when hard-luck weather reports
didn't pretend to be nearly so accurate.
No Need to Wander in the Quest Of
Life's Discomfort and Unrest.
The Icy Winds we've had to fear
Around the cottage door.
With Arctic regions brought right here,
Oh, why should we Explore?
1t Needs a Person Wise and Wary to Be
a Perfect Secretary.
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'"The world is fairly honest" said
Hi Ho, the sage of Chinatown, "and
egotism is what we have most to fear.
No other deceives us so much as we
deceive ourselves"
Envy, When Tempted to a Ruction,
Proves Just Form Of Seif.destruction.
Friendship is easily laid. low
BY some conceited elf.
The envious friend becomes foe
Who soon destroys himself.
de Government is held 'sponsible foh
mos ev'ything," said Uncle Eben, AN
I 'spect it's gineter be blamed fob hand
in out SO much December weather,
'thout no Christmas"
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Jud Tunkins says he longs for the old
days when hard-luck weather reports
didn't pretend to be nearly so accurate.
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/
cent unpleasantness. which placed Mr.
Hoover in the White House. On the
other hand, seven or eight new Repub.
lican Senators were elected, swelling
the Republican majority in the Senate
These new Senators may make the
course of the administration program
much more smooth in the Upper House
than 1t would have been under the
conditions which prevailed in the last
Congress. Indeed. there is little doubt
of that.
The President has in his hands the
huge Federal patronage lever. Few
Federal offices have been filled since
he entered the White House. And SEN
ators are not averse to being considered
when 1t comes to the appointment OF
Federal officers in their State-not by
any means.
The President will have strong sup
porter among the new Senators when
1t comes to his farm and tariff pro-
grams in the person of Senator Henry
been appointed to fill the vacancy
caused by the election of Charles Cur
tbs, former Senator, to be Vice President.
There are indications that the admins
tration had its part in filling this va
cancy in the Senate. At all events.
Gov. Reed of Kansas visited the White
House and received the assurance Of
the President that he was gratified Mr..
Aliens name was under consideration
for the appointment, Immediately be-
fore Gov. Reed made the appointment.
There are indications that the Senate
before long may have other new strong
Hoover men included in its membership.
For example, former Gov. Alyan Fuller
of Massachusetts, has virtually declared
he intends to enter the race for the
senatorial nomination this year. Mr..
Fuller was one of the original Hoover
men in Massachusetts and did much to
aid In bringing about his nomination.
Senator Gillett, whom Mr.. Fuller seeks
to succeed in the Senate, is by no
means anti-adnainistration. it Is true.
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Copyright, 1927
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