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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-05

ated the Franco-American debt ar
rangement, has discovered the word
planetary as best expressing the real
position of France.
Berenger was a bold personality in
handing big financial problems left over
from the war He has now boldly come
out in warning to the French people
against the danger of being hypnotized
by the project of forming a United
States OF Europe. He thinks the politi-
cal world is no longer continental, but
intercontinental.
Appeals to Imagination.
In talking of Frances international
position due to her imm .nse possessions
overseas Berenger has struck a note
which has appealed to the Imagination
as well as sense of reality of all French
men-and the Freinchmen is always as
much interested in imagination as in
the stern realities of life.
AS the naval conference with its null
tiple problems gets nearer, Frenchmen
are showing WEAKNESS of the old con-
ception of their nation as primarily "a
European military power" They are
beginning to get keen over the idea
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-05

side capable of defense against a ma
ton many times as numerous as her.
self, sought foreign alliance-the now
centurieS-old British alliance-which
has enabled her to maintain her indie
pendence and preserve her colonies.
Under Philip II. Spain actually neld
Portugal in her grip for so years and
the hatred and suspicious this domino
ton engendered lasted down to modern
times.
Spain and Portugal form a single
geographical unit. Their products are
similar. Lisbon is the natural port of
Madrid. In many ways the economic
interests of the two peoples are bound
up. The frontier is an artificial barrier
necessary because of the different Ian
guage, literature and nationality of the
two nations, but detrimental otherwise.
Olive oil and cork exporters, for in
stance, would greatly benefit by an
agreement for pooling markets instead
OF competing therein. Now that Spain
Is rich she is in a position to lend the
money her neighbor needs for recon-
Struction purposes. Portugal has it in
her power to favor Spanish industry by
ordering new units for the navy in
Spanish arSenals and yards rather than
elsewhere. Road and railway con-
struction could be more economically
carried out by cooperation between the
two administrations. Fisheries is an
other important question at stake. In
deed, If one were to examine, item by
item, the entire range of national activ-
tiles there would be hardly a point
upon which cooperation between the
two nations would be otherwise than
advantageous.
(Copyrieht 1920
-------0-
Argentina produced about 485OO, 900
pounds of cotton last season,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-05

that Frence is and must be a great
sea power.
They are beginning to comprehend
that big slice of their taxes is being
spent in a magnificent development OF
Morocco, Algeria and Tunis; that they
have possessions or territories under
mandate further down the African
continent; that they are responsible
for Syria; that they own distant NADIA
gascar, and that they have possessions
in the Far East, to say nothing OF the
West Indies and South America.
Frenchmen are beginning to hold the
theory that a navy should express the
prestige and dignity of a nation. France,
they say. like England and the United
States, should possess fleets OF sufficient
magnitude to voice Frances high place
among the peoples of the earth. M.
Berenger calls 1t planetary" place.
To M. Berenger it would be an I'M
pardonable error to think that United
States of Europe could be envisaged
now as in the days of Talleyrand or
MetteYnich. He stresses a belief that
France has undergone formidable evo-
luton since 1870, and especially since
1919
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-05

"she is no longer a European nation"
he declared, but planetary nation"
And then the former Ambassador goes
on to bring out forcibly what many
Frenchmen are just commencing to re-
member, that France is a nation of
loo, 000, 900 people. There are 40, 900 900
on the French mainland and $4,000 900
in the colonies or other oversee pos
sessions.
Europe" he says, lis no longer the
vital center of the earth, as In 1915 and
1871. Europe may be said tn be one
of two centers Of an ellipse. The other
center is the United States of America. )"
FOresees Two Policies.
M. Berenger foresees but two policies
for the future, one of the Atlantic and
the other of the Pacific.
Remember" he says, that in these
days oceans do not separate but actu-
ally unite the various continents. Be-
ware Of copying the ostrich which
stuck his head in the sand and thought
nobody could see him. In seeking to
consolidate peace by creating a Eu-
ropean confederation we are risking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-05
BERENGER OPPOSES
UNION OF EUROPE
Says Immense Possessions
Put Republic in Inter-
national Class.

PARIS (P).-With the London naval
conference swiftly approaching, France
is waking from her continental slum-
her and is discovering that she is a
great intercontinental power second
only to the British Empire.
Henry Berenger. former Ambassador
to Washington, the man WHO negoti-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-05
Hare Drops From Sky.

From the London Sunday Observer.
A story which reads like one OF
Baron MunchauSen's is published In the
Swedish papers of a farmer who, while
cutting hay, saw hare drop from the
sky. This actually happened at Book
traeSk, in the parish of Sorsele. Look
ing up to see where the hare came
from, the farmer saw an eagle, which
apparently had found It's prey too heavy
and dropped it.-London Sunday OBJ
server.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-05

new conflicts based on continental i'm
perialism'
NJ. Berenger admits that much may
be done through the elimination OF
Europe's linguistic. ethnic and historical
hostilities. but urges France to be inter-
continental and planetary. And a suit
able navy he believes. is the reason-
able expression Of this international
position.
People who know will tell you that
this attitude will be expressed by the
French delegation to the London naval
conference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-05

Argentina produced about 48,5O0, 900
pounds of cotton last season.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-31
Relieves Talking Pictures
" i'll Produce Own English

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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-31

For oz.f a century, rr-re has been
discussion IN both Eoc.snd AMI
France rc-7rdtrr Vic sd.ss1hut,
Of constructing q tunnel rnd.r tb.
rrg,Ish channel cornec,tr4 -7r Two
r-.ore, rcrcrrjv .-fg nro..c- vasru-
wed with better rro.aa,-e or .,p.
.ess than at any time prls .o1s,v.
Philip Srondcn chancellor NJ ,.,.
gs.Aequcr. checking I'D various
.t2gres as to proba5Ie income. has
concluded that acoromiesIv the
fgnrrl would not he nrofitat,c
p-e.Iouslv, horeyer. the govern
me1.,s economic committee. after
vars Of study, had re2or+ed-with
one dissenting ,oice-that the inn
nel would prove 4 proffts Bic venture
Tho poirt apparently is that the re-
port Of the committee did not bear
IN under the scrutiny or the govern
ment's treasury EXPERTS under the
direction Of Mr.. SnoUden. the sc
found that the nroba biIitjes were
that the huge undertaking could 10.
possibly he made to pay in compe-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-31
THE OBSER YER
Makes Random Observations
On the City and Its People

, when he looks for places to cut.
They total s2,536,199.6S. an amount
approXimating three quarters OF the
total to be spent.
Again going through the budget
after touching the high spots, one
finds payrolls of the department OF
public works office, the police DO
partment clerk and the public wei
fare department, aggregating SEA-
! 80. Next is added a light and pow
CT charge of $4,000 which is beyon1
control. Hospitals and asylumss col
lcct sSQ,S00 from the city for the
car of patients. and the only reason
this item is not twice as large is be-
cause the state and county have not
the institutions to care for local pa
ticnts entitled TO and needing care.
| When more hospitals are built, this
item VIII skyrockot. Street lights
cost $4,000.
Grouped under the heading of
special appropriations arc sever
Al amounts Which. either by neces-
sity or for reasons OF sentiment
cannot be altered. Included arc:
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-31

that war was Esther S. Damon, who
died in Vermont in 1906 at the age
of 80. The last survivor of the War
of 1872 was Hiram Cronk, who died
in, New York state in 1905, at the
age of los. The last survivor of
the War with Mexico, Owen 7. Ed
gar. died during the past twelve
months. If history repeats itself, at
least a quarter of a century VIII
elapse before the last Civil War vet
Gran will PISS to the Great Beyond,
and the century will be drawing %
its close before the death of the last
Civil War widow will be chronicled.
Last year the government spent
100000 in pensions to war vet
Grams ard their widows. The high
est amount spent in one year for
pensions was s263, 100000. in 1928.
Since 1890, tle government has
given over eight billion dollars in
pensions.
The total number of pensioners
last June so was 47S.000. The
highest number was $4,000, in
1902. The largest number of Civil
War soldiers on the pension roll was
746, 900. in 1S9S;' of Civil War wild
ows, 100000, in 1872.
The average pension payment
durVg the last fiscal year was 1852
to Civil War soldiers, and SAT- 10
Civil War widows. 4 larger sum
goes in pensions to Ohio and %
Pennsylvania than to New YORK
state.
a bill increasing Spanish War
pensions is now before the president
for approval. For those who scrv-
ed 80 days, and are one-half disabl-
ed, the proposed monthly pension Is
$35 instead of $50; for those three
fourths disabled, $50 instead Of s4d.
and for those totally disabled, $50
instead OF so. For those disa bled
who served 20 days, the pensions arc
to range frQm ST. to $50 monthly,
according to disability. For others
who served 20 days, the proposed
pensions range from s12 monthly at
the age OF g. to $50 at rs. A bill
increasing Civil War pensions is nov
in conference.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-31
OF u .SSE Pr NSIDNS
IN MASStCHT SETS

Tho closing hours OF the Massa-
cnusatts General Court san, the en-
actmcnt and signature by the GOV
orNor o. an old age pensions bill,
ealla. old-agc assistance in that
state. Thus Massachusetts, closely
follows New York state in expert
menung wiki this form Of legisla-
ION.
SIX stares and Alaska have now
enacted old age pension legislation
California. Minnesota Utah, Wyom-
ing New York and Massachusetts.
A. the Law Is not 10 so into effect
until July OF next year the inter
vening time probably will be spent
by state officials n determining
where the money Is coming from
and how it IS 10 be applied for the
purposes intended In this respect.
at least, the Law, in conformity with
the one passed IN New York recent
ly, s more in the nature OF a step"
in the direction OF old-age pensions.
1 step in that direction, however. is
something tangible, and is a result
OF many years Of effort 10 get such
la7 through the Bay State legisia.
ture. The next legislature, Of course,
will face the problem Of appropriat.
ing sufficient money TO operate the
rev LAW efficiently. and to adopt
some method Of e1pending II Judi
cially
In most other respects the Massa~
chusetts legislature did very little
Of Importance. The automobile in,
surance law IS left where it vas. the
effort to change light and power
regulation methods failed; but the
effort 10 change the book censorship
statute was 4 worthy achia> omon- in
spite Of the fact that the new method
OF regulating the contents Of books
sold was q compromise.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-31
City Congratulates Barrett
On Mcrited Promotion

When Carlyle B, Barrett goes to
Boston TO become supervisor of the
aters in that area for Warner Bros
hc will take with him the best
wishes Of hundreds of friends and
thousands of acquaintance. That is
4 brief statement of a fact
Since "ki'--if that's the way his
nickname is spelled-first went to
work at the cid Kcency thcater
eighteen years ago he has been N
contact with The public daily and
few there arc who VIII say that he
hasn't been square shooter every
minute.
As manager Of several thcaters he
has had experiences with human ma
ture which have failed to spoil his
disposition. Being a theatcr man
ager is not an existence which is
conducive to sunshine. In the course
OF a week many annoying problems
must be solved, a critical public must
be handled with diplomacy and tact
a friendly feeling toward the theatzr
must be- promoted. The solution of
these problems calls for special
gifts Of personality and judgment
which are rare in this world today.
XII was born with them and these
gifts have made him the most pom
ular theater manager New Britain
las ever had
In his relations with patrons of
playhouses Of which he has been
director. Barrett has always striyan
TO give satisfaction, He has adjust
cd those delicate little questions
which come up as a matter of rou-
on the part OF the public, in MAJ
ner which has reflected credit on
himself and his employers. He has
ever been ready to listen to COM
plants and criticism and his office
Goor has been open 10 all and sun
dry Who had or thought they had a
grievance.
The little bird which so often flies
in the Observers window reported
this morning that the position TO
which Barrett has been promoted is
one Of the most responsible in the
organization of the picture produc-
ers- His friends believe that he Will
fill his neV executive office with
ability. While they regret his de-
parturc from New Britain. they
extend congratulations on his we'll
mcritcd Advancement
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-31
Is Years Ago Today

After a session of three hours last
evening the FIRE commissioners an
nounced that the organization OF the
city fire department has been given
general overhauling. Officers Of
the department were chosen and the
permanent men named.
The Italian band will play at
White Oah tomorrow from 5 10 ;
O'Clock.
Companies + and I will decorate
the graves OF the dead mllitianen in
the jno local cemeteries tomorrow
morning.
The Law offices of the city will be
closed on Saturday afternoons dur
iNg tho summer months.
The Foremans club OF LandorS.
Trsry & Clark is holding its annual
outing At Lake Compounco this
afternoon.
The mayor stated today that he
has not signed the new fire ordinance
and docs not intend 10 do so until
il has the approval Of two Of the
fro commissioners.
4 strike among the carpenters has
been &vorted by quick action on the
part Of the Master Builders asso-
citation,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-31

We are accustomed to regard
South American cities as old fashion
ed in some respects, but it is we'll no.
10 be too certain. There is George |.
Harvey, borough president OF
Queens. New York. for instance, Who
has Just returned from an eleven
weeks tour OF American cities.
He says his first thought now IS 10
make Queens as tidy a the cities he
visited while en tour.
What lhc borough president re-
tars to, Of course, is the untidiness OF
queens; which ny the way is no more
untidy than most American cities.
He wants 10 arouse q civic conscious
ness against lttoring his city with
old newspapers. and the HttcrinG o.
back lots and back yards with rub
hish. His inspiration, he SAID, CANE
rom the condition Of Lima. pcru,
ana Santiago, capital Of Chill. which
he said were neatcr and better keep,
than any city in the United States.
This subject has come up from
time 10 tme in New Britain. Spring
has arrived and soon crowds will
I've going 20 the parks The park de-
parlment has expert knowledge on
the amount OF litter that IS thrown
on the grass and left there by visit
ors
As for the general cleanliness Of
the city-wo may be good but We
could be better to advantage.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-31
Only $4,000 Civil War Veterans
Now Receiving Federal Pensions

On last June 80, only $4,000 Civil
War veterans were receiving federal
pensions out of 2,2l3,000 who served
in the Union forces. OF these, 5000
were nearly helpless or blind, and
5000 more we're totally helpless or
Blind. Fifteen thousand Union vet
Grams died in the fiscal year 1925
%, which was one-tifth of all on the
pension rolls at the beginning of the
year. There were also $4,000 Wild
ows OF Civil War soldiers receiving
pensions. 1900 having died during
the year.
Eletcn widows of the War OF 1872
we're RECEIVING pensions; one surviV-
or and 700 widows of the War wiki
Mexico: $500 soldiers and 1000 Wild
oNs OF the Indian Wars; 1t9,tp5
aoldiers, 400 nurses. and $500 Wild
oWs of the War with Spain, and a.
500 soldiers and 500 widows of the
regular establishment.
The last survivor of the Revolu-
tionary War Was Daniel F. Bake
man. who died in 1862 at FREEDOM.
n. T. aged 1o9. The last widow of
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-31

programs is a criterion. Not only
does he lead the famous masters
but he outdistances them seven to
four, statistics based on an analysis
of musical programs given here
show. The reason doubtless is that
kreisler has written his own ar
rangement of so many of the class
les such as Lenar's ''Frasquita" and
portions of Rimsky-korsahovs
'Scheherazade."
During the past season local mu-
sic lovers have also heard more
Bach than usual due to the activity
OF Joseph c. Beebe, organist of the
South Congregational church. VINO
has presented several recitals fea-
turing Bach chorales. In fact Mr.
Becbe has been SO active along this
line that he WIS invited by the Con-
necticut Council of the National
Association of Organists TO play
the opening organ voluntary at
their choral festival service Held
May in the Horace Bushnell Ne
mortal hall in Hartford. Mr. Beebe
chose six of Bach's choral preludes
from the Little Organ Book for his
selection.
Next TO kreisler, New Britain's
music lovers have Il fondncss fot
the great American composer Ed
ward Alexander MacDoWell cspe-
cially his charming. TO a Wild
T. ocp"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-31
believe MURDER
CAUSE OF Death
Post Mortem Tends to Destroy
Suicide Theory

kentland. Ind. Nfay~31 UP)-
Post-mortcm evidence indicating
that murder rather than suicide Was
responsible for the death OF William
Simons, longtime member of the
Chicago Board OF Trade, rcopcncd
the case yesterday.
Simon body was found May % on
main highway some distance from
bis country home. He had been shot
three times. The coroner attributed
his death to suicide.
The post-morten examination
which caused authorities TO renew
their investigation was made by Or.
+. +. lie Count OF Chicago after
Stmons' body was secretly exhumed
from its grave at the instance Of the
brokers' son, Richard Simons.
DIR. lie Count professor Of
pathology AT Rush medical college
and a member of the coroners staff
at Chicago, said he found that two
bullets had entered Simons' head
from behind. taking a course that
lilfirdlti IL NOulu nave Dttll llI ppN-
siblc for the broker to have fred
them.
The third bullet, believed TO hay.
been the immediate cause OF death,
pierced Simons' heart and probably
was fired last, the physician report
ed.
After removing the bullets. the
physician sent them to CALVIN God
dard. ballstics expert. in order 20
ascertain whether they had been
fired from the a. calibcr revolver
found near the body. Goddard said
the number had been filed from the
Weapon.
Witnesses in Chicago reported
that for three days prior TO his
death Simons frequently displayed
fear and acted as though he we're
being hunted.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-31
Dissertations
On The Weather

Washington, May 31.--ForeCa st
for Southern New England; Gener-
ally fair and continued cool Satur-
day; sunday fair and warmer.
Forecast for Eastern New York:
Generally fair and continued cool
Saturday; Sunday fair and warmer.
Conditions. The disturbance that
was over the Carolinss Thursday
night is advancing northeastward
over the OCEAN with center about
500 miles south-southcast OF Cape
Cod.
Tho northwestern area Of high
pressure is advancing southeastUard
with diminished strength and pres
sure is high and rising over the
ocean south and southeast of New
foundland. Generally fair weather
will prevail Saturday and Sunday in
New England.
The weather will continue unsea-
sonably cool Saturday although the
weather will become warmer during
Sunday.
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