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Supreme Court. He still had on his
pajamas under his suit of clothes!
The two weeks that ensued were q
real test OF DIR. Arias' executive ability
and capacity to work At that time
he must have remembered with SYM
pathy the theories Of i've or six hour
Gays which modern Socialists advocate
He had to work is hours a day on
political and economic problems vital
TO the nation, trying to straighten out
the chaos in which Panama had been
converted by the breakdown of the old
system and its long-standing privileges.
As DR.. Arias himself admits today,
only the corporation and unanimous
support Of the people Of Panama made
this tremendous task possible.
Advanced for Presidency.
That he was successful in carving
Panama through those trying days and
that he lived up to the confidence
placed in him by the Panaman peo-
pie is clearly demonstrated by the fact
that DR.. AriaS' name is being advanced
today by the most influential sectors of
public opinion for the presidency. the
elections for which are to be held next
year. when the term now being COM
pleted by President Alfaro is over.
Press dispatches from Panama City
and other points Of the republic have
been reporting that the name of the
present Minister in Washington looms
as the most likely to receive the norni-
nation at the national convention next
November. His election to the presi-
dency Of Panama appears the more
probably II one stops to think that be-
sides his personal merits, DR. AriaS is
the only public man who counts with
the confidence Of all political groups.
Rather than see the government in
the hands Of their enemies, the different
political sectofs-all OF which have at
one time or another been accused Of
profting at the expense of the admin
Arias. II they themselves are not 60
ing to benefit from the privileges of
power. they know at least that under
DR.. Arias nobody else would.
Like any truly popular statesman
one whose reputation rests upon some
thing else than mere political combi-
nations or artificialities--Dr. Arias is
doing nothing TO force his candidacy or
precipitate the course of events. He sits
serenely at his desk in the legation.
busy IN conducting complicated Pana-
nan-American relations and waiting
for the current of public opinion in
his country to declare itself in the
manner that democratic principles pre-
scribe.
Such Is the story Of this self-made
man from the south In whose life can
be found all the elements which Amer
leans admire and try to live up to, in
their own leaders and statesmen.
tcopyriEht. 1881
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DEMOCRATIC DRYS LOOK
TO McADOO LEADERSHIP
Ex-Secretary of Treasury Still Has Fol
lowing and Will Be Influence at
Next Convention.

the platform q repeal or modification
proposal. They say that the failure OF
National Chairman John j. RaSkob to
get the National Committee, at its
meeting here in March, to recommend
a wet plank TO the National Convention
does not mean that the movement for
o. wet plank Is not formidable. They
l:old that the Smith RaSkob Democrats
are as much bent as ever on nomi-
mating a wet candidate on q wet plat
form, that this would split the party as
badly as in 1928, or worse, and they are
turning to McAdoo as a leader who
may head of such development.
May Hold Veto Power.
Out OF this situation, though the
probabilities are against his being nom
mated fer President, 1t might well hap
pen that McAdoo would be put into a
convention He might be able to die
tate who should head the ticket. and
possibly head 1t himself, despite the
fact that in the past his enemies have
always succeeded in defeating him.
The McAdoo-for President tradition
dies hard In the Democratic party.
This fact is q strong indication of the
grip he gained on the imagination of
the party in the days when he was head
railroads. In 1870, though he had re-
qliested that his name be not presented
to the convention, he was the leading
candidate for a number Of ballots. Four
years later, in the memorable conven-
ton in New York, he was also the lead
ing candidate through days of balloting.
In 1928 McAdoo was still the man
wanted by many Of the delegates. espe-
cially the drys, even though it was
found impossible to block the nomina-
ton Of Smith.
Rebuff for Shouse Recalled.
Since the Western trip of Jouett
Shouse, Executive Committee chairman
at the Democratic national headquar-
teTS here, there has been little doubt
that former Secretary McAdoo Is keep
ing an eye on the 1892 situation and
the convention Of next year. Shouse
was rebuffed by McAdoo, who refused
to attend public affair in his honor.
This was widely regarded as gesture
on the part of Mr.. McAdoo to show
plainly to the country where he stood
with respect TO the Smith Raskob pro-
gram to put wet plank In the plat
form. Mr.. Shouse's trip to the Pacific
Coast was regarded as a step toward
promoting sentiment and organization
IN behalf of the wet program.
Old leaders IN the Wilson administra-
ton. with some Of whom McAdoo is IN
touch, have recently expressed the view
that he not only still harbors presi-
DENTAL ambitions, but that If q cam
paign fund were at hand to finance a
contest in the presidential primary
States, he would become active. They
see no likelihood, however, that such q
campaign fund viii be forthcoming in
these tires when politics as well as
other enterprises feels the effect Of the
economic depression. They do not look
for McAdoo to become an active candi-
date, but expect him to take a receptive
attitude, to be consulted and counseled
with by many Democratic leaders, AMI
to be an influence in the conventions
action
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-23

r Asst Spring, when the
gloom was thickest, I
used to drop in at the
- end of the day to see the
only optinlist in New York.
He is a big man physically,
a former college foot ball
player, a successful executive.
Two years ago he was put
through a series Of major OPP
erationS. For % months he
has been strapped to board,
fiat on his back in bed.
Most men who are out of
the game so long are forgot
ten. Friends visit them for
the first few weeks, but the
atmosphere of the sick room
grows oppressive. The effort
to provide artificial cheer is
too much. Gradually they
cease to come.
This mans case is different.
whenever ] called ! found two
or three visitors, important
New York men. They were
full Of worries. Their bust
nesseS were bad; their stocks
had declined; they were OPP
pressed by fear. It was inter
esting and amusing to leave
them in the parlor, talking
about their problems, and 60
up to the bed room where our
big friend was making the
walls shake with his laughter.
How old are your" he asked
me one day.
When I told him, he said:
"You have still some time to
90 before you make the most
important discovery in life. I
made 1t at the age OF As, and
it changed my whole perspec-
tive.
'TIae discovery is simply
tlliss-tr0ubIe Is chronic. Most
people get discouraged be-
cause they proceed on the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-23
BY G. PATRICK THOMPSON.

I'm the dull pattern Of England's po-
litical life the lean and agile inquire
Of an intruder with the trans
atlantic accent weaves glitterlng
and excitant thread-the only one
on view now, that the gorgeous StreaK
Of welsh wizardry has dulled and faoeo
with the decline of Lloyd George
Intruder? He would resent the term
Certainly he is not so much OF an m
truder as the Hanoverian William oI
Orange. who assembled the EngllSn
throne as William Nv and launched the
island kingdom as a big factor IN FL
ropean politics. He looks even less IKE
an intruder when measured against the
cllrled. fantastic Italian Jew Dlsraell'
who as premier led Britain into M
perialistic paths and crowned the BTU
ish sovereign empress OF Inola, VIII
died in the odor of Sanctity as the EAR Ti
of Beaconsfeld, and whose name Is sun
mentioned with reverence by plono
Nordic Squires whose ancestors FoaSeeu
Jews in feudal England.
Meet him: William Maxwell AltKen'
first Baron Beaverbrook, OF BeaverpIook'
New Brunswick Canada, and CnerKley,
Surrey. Observation-Disclosures newspaper
magnate, political potentate. member
Of his majesty's prtvy council no"
leading the crusade for the regenera-
ton of England and her empire Dy
means of the economic unificatlon OF
this scattered conglomerat1on OF lanoS'
resources, peoples and interests.
AS a boy in his strict New Brunswick
home. young Bill Aitken, son OF poor
Presbyterian minister and grandson OF
a Scottish farm laborer, never got SO
much to eat that he grew tat, ana
never had such an easy time that ne
grew lazy.
Converts Party in Two Years.
A discerning prophet might have
forecast a considerable success Tor tniS
thin, restless, acute, indomitable youth
in a time of opportunity. But 1t Is
doubtful whether the most sangulne
would have seen him, at the end OF a
vista of 80 years, rich, famous, nobly
ensconced In the hierarchy OF the Brit
ish peerage, influential enough to make
and unmake British governments, inn
posing his policy upon the chief OF the
British Conservative party after the
chief had sworn he never would accept
it.
Beaverbrook took only two years to
hammer into the platform OF party
that at first was reluctant, hostile and
unwilling, the main plank of empire
economic coordination based upon
tariffs. imperial preferences and dis
elimination against foreign foodstufls. IL
was quick work. But this man Is
fast worker. He was 10 years making
his pile" another 10 years learning the
political game and establishing himself
as a political power in new land; 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-23

~ aRIS-"Europe runs the risk OF
being caught between two for
midable economic masses. repre-
i gented bv 10000 900 Americans
and 150,0o0,000 Soviet citizens.
What will then become of her indus
tries, unless they are organized to pro-
ouce at the seme cost as foreign COM
petitors? No tariff barriers win prevent
Russian wheat and fax and American
machines to be sold on our markets
cheaper than European goods. And our
workmen, deprived Of work, win try to
have recourse to violent measures in
order to improve their fate"
This is the gloomy picture Of Europc's
future drawn by the French economist
in the last issue of the Journal of Ma
tional Committee of French Organize
ton. 1t represents correctly enough
the state OF mind in which French in
dustrialists and tradeSmen are at the
present moment Everywhere around
them they see DISCRIMINATION and
chaos. Germany struggles against gi-
gantic financial difficulties. England is
crushed by too heavy budget. Aus
tria Is ruined by the Socialist expert
ment. Eastern and agricultural coun-
tries are starved by too rich haryests.
All over Europe events indicate that
the present economic regime, the very
foundation Of modern civilization and
culture, is shaken. Amid the mass Of
disaster France stands as last pillar
of integral capitalism on the European
continent She Is well aware OF the lot
which has befallen her and the respon-
sibilities which face her. She Is willing
to help because she knows the ruin Of
her neighbors would eventually mean
her own ruin. But she Is at a loss as
to how this help could be extended.
Besides, the danger creeps into her
organism from another side.
Foreign Trade Declines.
She has plenty Of money. Her budget
is well balanced, because she does not
indulge In the socialist measures Of as
sistance as other countries do. Her
farmers are well protected. But her
foreign trade falls OF regularly and
swiftly. For the first seven months Of
this year the adverse balance exceeded
$500, 100000. Unless measures are
taken the problem Of unemployment,
which has crushed other European
states, win come here also.
Last year. in order to help Europe
protect herself against American and
Soviet imperialism. BRAND launched
the idea Of q European federation.
This idea lived merely in Geneva COM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-23
FRENCH VIEW WITH ALARM
EUROPE'S TRADE STATUS,
Sees Neighbor Nations Caught Between
Formidable United States and
Russian Economic Masses.

mittees and subcommittee, fingered
few months and finally faded out
without giving tangible results. At.
tempss viii be made to revise II at
the coming Geneva Assembly.
Conscious of their role Of Europe's
saviors. the French delegates viii cer-
tainly be the most active promoters OF
Europe's United States. But it Is likely
that Frances policy at Geneva and
later during other diplomatic negotia-
tons, which are bound to take place
next Fall, viii be somewhat different
from what It was last year. Until now
BRAND was the sole Frances spokes-
man at the league. Laval viii now
back him. probably outshadow him.
Much mere important results are
awaited. however. from the direct
Franco-German negotiations. which
win take place only after Geneva. when
the French statesmen proceed to
Berlin.
Franco German Pact Seen.
In fact, all eyes here are fixed on
the possibility that has recently arisen
for France and Germany to come to O.
lasting agreement. The importance Of
this parley, it is felt. Is great. The
failure OF France and Germany to
eliminate the. spirit Of distrust which
IL
may mean what the French writer
called the destruction of Europe be-
tween the United States and Soviet
Russia.
But how to eliminate this spirit and
how to start an era Of confident CO.
operation? This problem is now the
chief worry of French statesmen. L.O-
carno methods evidently failed to bring
fruitful results. The conversations
with Germany must now be different
from what they were i've years ago.
In the mind Of Iucien Ronlier, fore
most editorial writer on the LIE Petit
Parisien, It Is not generally an entente
OF two countries which must be
achieved. He advises Laval and BRAND
not to seek theoretical accord. but
TO establish q regime Of regular, FREE
quent contacts with the Germans.
France and Germany" he SAYS.
must cease to stand one before the
other as two nations of which one asks
for change Of situation and the other
defends this situation Such an attd-
tude Is false and sterile and can only
bring polemics" It is probable this
recommendation will be followed bv
Laval when he goes to Berlin. Instead
OF outlining the points of conflict which
exist between the two states. the French
premier win try to waive them OF, be-
ginning BY building basis Of friendly
relations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-23
BIZ JOHN sNuRE.


T<HE influence of william Gibbs
McAdoo, former Secretary of
the Treasury, viii be felt in the
II next Democratic national con-
vention. Although 1t has been
more than decade since Mr.. McAdoo
stepped out Of public Office In Washing
ton and he now speaks of himself as
s'practicing law in Los Angeles and
washington" 1t by no means follows
that he has ceased to be factor in the
Democratic party.
He not only possesses influence in the
party, but he is still looked up to as a
leader by many of the men who in the
days OF the Wilson administration re-
garded him as the strongest and most
resourceful figure in that administra-
ton. They consider him presidential
material. They viii consult him en- the
platform. and the nomination and will
counsel with him on the legislative and
other programs to be followed through
the coming session Of Congress.
Expected to Be Receptive.
Mr.. McAdoo, according to information
in Washington, will not be an active
candidate for the presidential nominal
Con, but he win be receptive. II it
-sssould so turn out that the convention
next June gets into deadlock, as 1t
easily may, there is likely to be a power
ful movement to resolve the difficulty
by nominating Mr.. McAdoo.
Admirers of the former Secretary CT
the Treasury assert that he would be
receptive to such a movement.
Many dry leaders in the party and
outside of the, party have McAdoo on
their minds. and while they are not
cutwardly promoting his candidacy they
would be glad of an opportunity to sup
port him and would view him as emf
nently satisfactory if he were named to
make the race against President Hoover.
Such q development would be espe-
since IL would enable them to step
across the Republican boundaries in or
der to vote to uphold the prohibition
system.
Much Of the old woodrow Wilson fol-
lowing continues to be warmly attached
to Mr.. McAdoo. He has always had the
favor and regard Of labor, and eSpe-
cially railroad labor Furthermore,
many Of the Republican ProgresSives, or
insurgents, have always been kindly
disposed toward him, and in the pres
ent condition of politics, in race be-
tween Mr.. Hoover and Mr.. McAdoo, the
latter might reasonably be expected to
get o large share Of their votes.
Would Face Wet Detection.
OF course, as against support from
such sources, he would face the likeli-
hood of large detection from the vets
in his own party. many of whom would
probably prefer to let President Hoover
remain in Office, though his administers
ton Is known as dry. than to elect an
outstanding Democratic dry advocate.
Recently there has been good deal
Of evidence that many of the Demo-
cratic drys are looking to McAdoo for
leadership in 1892. Some Of them say
that the Smith-RaSkob group has by
no means given up its purpose to force
the liquor issue on the party next year
and compel the convention TO put into
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-23
Filipinos in Hawaii
Indifferent to Politics

HONOLULU. Hawan.--Although Fill
ipino political leaders continue 70 de-
nand independence Of the United
States, large numbers Of Filipino labor
ers are coming to Hawaii with no In
terest in politics whatever. Most Of
them come for work In the sugareane
fields, from which many 60 into other
occupations
while In the early years Of the FIJI
Pine migration q number came who
were not physically fitted for work. in
recent years the workmen have proved
very good and are liked by the planta-
ton managers. That they prosper IN
Hawaii Is evidenced by the fact that an
nlaliy they send 70 their home COM
muntties an aggregate Of several hum
dred thousand dollars from: their sav-
ings. besides maintaining rather high
standard Of living. Many, too, are GO
ing into commercial life for them
selves, starting up small stores and other
Establishments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-23
Snake Venom Found
Remedy for Epilepsy

ALGIERS-A great impression has
been created in the medical and scien-
tific world by the recent statement of
certain doctor who, In the course of
a lecture, drew attention to the remark
able cures obtained through injecting
snake venom into patients suffering
from epilepsy. one of the most obstinate
OF diseases, which, up to the present,
has resisted all treatment. The doctor
in question, supporting his statements
by references to the official report Of q
British colleague in South Africa, de-
clared that injections Of venom drawn
from the most dangerous snakes could
cure this dread disease. Out Of $50 pa
tients treated in South Africa by the
new process q complete cure for 8 per
cent was obtained. The remedy failed
in only s per cent Of the cases. A very
real progress manifested itself in the
rest OF the patients following the treat
nent. the attacks becoming gradually
less frequent. Experiments OF q like ma
talre were also made with neurasthenic
patients and persons suffering from
hySteria and rheumatism.
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cut loose and concentrated his ener-
gies on the new task. Now he is the
crusader working to switch the ponder
Gus British machine from the dead-end
siding on which she now lies onto that
main road Of economic unity which the
United States already has taken to
reach the peak of power and wealth.
The man. built physically along lines
similar to those of Henry Ford, but with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-23
BY G. n. ARcHAMBAULT.

~ ARIS.-Any consideration of the
- probable trend of events at
Geneva next month. when both
i the Assembly and the Council
Of the League Of Nations hold
sessions, must be conditioned by the
French attitude.
For the time being Paris remains the
world focal point and French deci-
sions govern the success or failure of
any international conferences on dis
armament or restoration of industry
and trade. Consequently. significance
attaches to Premier Laval's disinclina-
ton TO 60 to Geneva, made manifest
this week. It indicates that the Geneva
sessions are considered here as of minor
importance compared with the CONVEX
sations in Berlin between the French
premier and the German chancellor
which are set for the period immediate
ly after the League meetings.
Both were discussed this week by the
French cabinet, which decided to send
Finance Minister F1andin to Geneva
as a second delegate, Foreign Minister
BRAND remaining the head Of the dele
cation. Flandin stood out prominently
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-23
Hot Air Has Benefit.

FROM the tort Worth etar-Ttlegram.
The span OF life Is longer IN wash
ington than IN New York. Chicago or
Paris. which indicates that the toxic
qualities OF congressional hot cir have
been greatly exaagnrMte6
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an abnormally big head, abnormally
netic personality, began his business ca
reer selling insurance, but did not make
a fortune at this or any of the other
jobs he tried. Then he went down to
Newfoundland. Now, it CHANGED that In
Newfoundland at that time there was
a bank which was having thin time
and wanted to be bought out by its
powerful competitor. which was quite
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-23
DR.. Harmodio Arias, Panama Minister,
Began Life Humbly, Worked to Top

1continued PROM FIRST page)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-23
BY LELAND STOWE.

. ARTISTIC downward revision Of
- reparations and war, debts Is
now considered highly probable
II within the next six months to
,,aov ~, fvafosxzo f{Ovpol hank
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-23
Menace of Communism I'm China
Admitted by Marking Government

(continued prom First PACE !
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-07-28
By MORRIS J. HARRIS

HAWKING, July 28.-Despite gov- ernment efforts to suppress the red menace in China, the soviet ideas of government have obtained a strong grip on many of the rich est districts of several western and southwestern provinces.
 An idea of how serious this menace has become is found in a report by General Ho Ying-Ching, minister of war, who is in charge of anti-ccmmunist activities. This has been supplemented by an ap- peal from Dr. Ida Kahn, physi- cian who is one of Chinas out standing women.
 The two together shed light upon a recent government statement that communism constitutes the gravest problem of the Nanking regime. They explain too, why Chiang Kai-Shek, head of the executive branch of the govern ment, has taken the field in per son, despite the organization of 8 rival regime at Canton.
 General Hos report is based on his experiences in campaigns with the Reds. While he reviews the work of the government troops. his chief observations deal with de- struction of life and property.
 The provinces which have suf- fered the most are Kiangs: Hu- nan and Hupeh. In Kiangsi alone, says General Ho, 186.009 persons have been massacred by comncu- ists, while more than 100000 nave been driven from their homes.
 More than 100000 houses have been razed, millions of dollars worth of food destroyed and the countryside has been left desti- ute. Eleven of the 8l counties in Kiangsi have fallen completely in the hands of the reds and in these places all factories, mercantile es- tablishments and everything else related to capital have been wiped out.
 Losses in Human are described as equalling the Kiangsi destruction, while 1Hupeh is not far behind the other two.
 Dr. Kahn paints a picture that is even more tragic. She lives at Nanchang. Kianqsi. in the heart of the communist country She says:
 Here is the spectacle of race 4Oo,0O0,000 strong, who have sur