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merely because I made It," he told the
congress ct Karachi on Monday. you
are free to reject it and appoint an
other working Committee. give you
no promise 1 will bring back complete
independence. But I do give you my
pledge I will not bring back greater
bondage than exists in India today"
Not the least significant development
in midas fast-marching advance to-
ward self-government is the dramatic
proclamation Of the so-called native
indian princes" that they regard them
selves part and parcel of indian ma
tionalisrn. They proclaim their readi-
ness to become q part OF a federated
India framework Both Great Britain
and the Gandhi Nationalist are vitality
affected by this pronouncement. 1t
knocks from beneath British die-hards
the prop they thought they had in the
native princes hostility to any change
in the form of Indian government. 1t
also explodes Gandhis theory that In
cia's foes" include these rulers Of one
quarter of the population. In voicing
their own "natlonalism," the turbaned
and bejeweled potentetes. to whom
So,o0o,o0o sons and daughters OF India
own allegiance, remind the Mahatma
that they and their subjects are of the
same flesh and blood as his own fol-
lowers.
A scheme of self-government APP
proved by the native states and 40,0o0,-
600 Moslems is bound to command the
respect Of Gandhi. In giving it consid-
Grafton, in the teeth of opposition from
blind extremists within the Nationalist
ranks, he viii enhance the world re-
pute he is by way OF winning as a
statesman, as well as patriot and
prophet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-31
War on Insects Gains
Under Steady Advance
Prom the New York snn.

From the New York Sun.
Summing up the results of the 1890
campaign Of man against the insects
on the United States sector, the Depart
ment OF Agriculture says that the Medi-
tsrranean fruit fly was apparently erad-
icated from Florida and the gypsy
moth from New Jersey. The hot, dry
weather retarded the spread of the
european corn borer and the Oriental
fruit moth, and in many parts of the
East 1t kept the Mexican bean beetle
down In most gratifying fashion. But
1t was congenial to the coddling moth
and the army worm Toasted in unusual
numbers on South Atlantic seaboard
lawns.
The cotton leaf worm showed up In
the CUR States in July and on Sep
TENDER "a 1t was in North Central Ney
York. On the 25th it aSsailed the Con-
necticut River defenses and later in
the month it invaded Canada. The
Hessian fly infestation was so light as
to be practically negligible; maintain
ing its own elsewhere, the chinch bug
made gains in Illinois, Missouri and
Oklahoma. The area quarantined be-
cause of the Japanese beetle was u.s.
592 square miles, roughly, from Balti-
more to Newburg and from New Haven
to the sea. The vegetable weeYil ate
turnipS in Mississippi, while the rasp-
berry fruit worm attacked along the
Hudson. However, the raspberry fruit
worm lost ground in the PlIyallup VAL
ley. Generally the cotton boil weevil
was outwitted by man, or held COM
parattvely unharmful by nature. TA@
satin moth gained ground in E~x
England and the elm tree beetle
attained the rank of pest of una-
jor Importance in the interior valleys
Of California, without sacrificing its
hold on other parts Of the country. The
Southern pine blister beetle invaded
the Smoky Mountain National Park.
and cicada nympas tunneled the fern
asparagus paintings Of. Florida, winning
an important engagement.
Strategists do not despair for man,
but the most optimistic Of them admit
that he must step lively to keep ahead
Of the little folk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-31

Increased rainfall during recent weeks
gives every garden minded individual
hope for a normal growing season in the
garden.
Those who live in suburbs dependent
upon wells still report those interesting
holes in the ground devoid OF their
essential characteristic.
Water evidently has to work its way
through the earth for scores Of miles
before 1t arrives In sufficient quantities
at their individual wells to give them
hope for the future.
Those Of us who look to the water
mains, however, already rejoice IN a
sufficient supply, and as We watch the
rain fail upon the garden feel sure that
every additional drop Is doing just that
much added good.
gardener knows is that of mental re-
joicing at the rain. Here Is whole
world Of activity going on to which he
Is not q stranger.
Those who are not interested In the
growing green world around them know
nothing Of this silent pleasure. To
them Spring is notable chiefly for added
color In women's dresses and mems
neckties.
Tulips and the like are to them but
inconsequential things in the grass
which somehow seem to come up In
some front yards during April and May.
That these bright things need rain is
something which never enters their
heads. It would make not the slightest
bit Of difference to them whether the
tulips came UP or not.
~ +
TO enter with appreciative interest
into the quiet vegetative life of growing
things is to step out CT the grosser, yet
in many ways finer, animal life into q
different department of living.
There Is certain satisfaction in con-
sidering the innate hSEeGty, as it were,
Of these things strong-rooted In the
ground. They are Of the earth earthly,
and find it unnecessary to make any
apologies for their bond.
Man, shifting forever on nimble feet,
looks askance at his relationship with
the earth, "the good EARTH" as the title
Of q recent novel dominates it.
He feels that there Is something about
the ground of which he should be
ashamed, no matter how well he has
learned his age-old lesson that man is
Of the earth and goes back to 1t at last.
the meaning which the verb ITO soil"
has taken on shows plainly enough the
lack of reverence for soil as such.
Yet the most humble amateur gar.
dener knows that the earth Is funda.
mental, not only for his plants but for
himself as a gardener; for without soil
there would be no garden.
OF all the spectacles Of the season
there is none more pleasant than the
continuing shower as it strikes the
trees and the shrubs and the grass.
The glisten Of the water on bark Is
enticing. exhilarating, almost thrilling.
If one seeks "thrilP' in life, let him
get it here without expense, headache
or regret.
See how the water shines!
Diamonds look no prettier to some
'gold-digger" than these drops of water
do to the confirmed garden enthusiast.
Every contour Of land takes on a new
Interest as his eyes explore the familiar
outlook.
There in a place in the concrete
walk where two blocks meet at slight
angle. At that point miniature lake
Of perhaps half an inch in depth forms
as the rain continues. On its surface
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-31
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PH1LANDER JOHNSON.

Spring Fashions.
AS Spring comes smiling In her glee,
We ask, what will the fashions be?"
Again we undertake to guess
If garments VIII be more or less,
And whether eyes win be impaired
BY dazzling sights at which they've
stared.
And as great changes are in store,
We think Of one thing more and more.
All, Gentle Spring, we ask Of thee,
what win the Parking Fashions be2
viii we continue in the use
OF angles, like some wits, obtuse7
Will we the scenery disturb
BY lining up along the curb,
Till one who scans the distance thinks
OF freight trains or Of sausage links?
VIII we be placid for an hour,
Or fit like bees, from how'r to how'r?
Above all else, we walt to see
What viii the Parking Fashions be2"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-31
Canada and Secession.
From the Hamilton Spectator (ontario,.

From the Hamilton Spectator (Ontarioj.
Secession talk in Western Canada Is
disturbing accompaniment Of the
prevailing agricultural depression. Nu-
merically, the disaffected element is
Insignificant, but that the cry should
nave been raised at all shows to what
straits some of the farmers have been
reduced. There is a tendency to re-
gard the agitation as of purely alien
origin, and to attribute 1t entirely to
CommunlStic activity; but the demand
Tor a western British Free-Trade
Dominion" voiced by residents of the
Lloydminster district, on the Alberta
saskatchewan border, cannot be ex-
planned on this theory. Lloydminster
Is described as "Canada's most British
settlement" in the press dispatch re-
porting the occurrence; 1t is the home
OF Barr colonists, who trekked in by
TX cart over a quarter of a century
ago from Saskatoon, the chairman Of
the meeting at which these sentiments
were atlrmed being himself one OF the
colonists and president Of the Lloyd
minister COOPERATIVE wholesale. Per.
napS his explanation of the affair Is
the most acceptable: Uncertainty I'M
der the weight of indebtedness Is q dis
treSSing worry. Creditors have been
fair enough, but the pressure still re-
mains, Installing a disconcertinR fear
for the future" This restrained state
ment is sufficiently moderate in tone
to reassure any who may be nervous
over recent happenings, which are
probably more in the nature Of a pro-
test, designed to draw attention to con-
ditions, than a threat.
All Canadians, wherever they dwell
and whatever may be their calling, will
eympathiZe with the distressed agri-
eulturists, who, evidently, In some cases
are driven almost TO desperation. Few,
however, will have any faith In the
remedy proposed, and especially In ex-
tremist agitation for secession. Just
what 1evel-headed, loyal Canadian
farmers think of the antics Of out-and-
out Communists is seen by the recent
demonstration In wilmington, Alta,
where the so-called Farmers Unity
League" attempted to hold a meeting
It will be recalled that the leaders
were showered with rotten eggs when
they refused to sing the national an
them. Not much unity about that,
and the drastic treatment accorded the
organizers -whose names reveal their
alien nationality--is proof positive that
any efforts in that direction will meet
with no encouragement, but win
promptly and effectually be nipped IN
the bud by local inhabitants
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-31
President Backs Farm Board.

President Hoover does not intend to
interfere with the Federal Farm Boards
determination not to purchase wheat of
the 1881 crop, despite the appeals that
have gone up that the policy followed
In 1880 be resumed; If necessary to keep
UP prices. The Chief Executive has
let It be known that he considers the
Farm Board we'll able to dcane end
carry out its policies; that it is repre-
sentative of the farmers themselves, and
that it will function with as much in
dependence as the Interstate Commerce
Commission or the Shipping Board.
As a matter Of fact the Farm Board
was set up by Congress to do a great
many things in aid of the American
farmer outside Of buying wheat to peg"
the price Of that commodity. It has
made many large loans to farmers OPP
eratives, for example, with much benefit
TO the farmers. 1t has already done a
great deal toward stimulating and de-
yeloping further cooperative marketing.
The Farm Board was intended to do for
the agricultural industry much what
the Federal Reserve Board is doing for
banking and the finances of the ooun-
try The field is wide and there is no
evidence that the board is turning its
back on it. Quite the contrary. Further
more, the board viii have the backing
Of the President beyond a doubt in ef-
forts to improve conditions for agricul-
ture.
In many quarters the announcement
by the Farm Board that it did not in
tend to pursue the plan followed with
the 1880 wheat crop was hailed as
admission Of the failure and the futility
Of the board. It was the announce
ment Of . determination not to go
ahead with a buying plan, which In
the end might result in arnassing a
tremendous volume OF wheat with an
I'll effect on the market of new crops
As it is, the board has accumulated,
between 100000 and 100000, 900
bushels Of wheat of the 1880 crop. This
huge amount Of wheat is white ele-
plant on the hands of the board today,
. menace to wheat prices this year, even
though the board has declared it win
not be dumped" into the market. The
very fact that it exists Is bound to affect
marketing conditions, however.
The Farm Board has advised the
wheat farmers to curtail acreage this
year as the real method of improving
conditions. It Il sound advice. A con-
ttnued overproduction Of wheat. stimu-
lated either by efforts Of the Farm
Board and its purchase of surplus wheat
or by the debenture or equalization
plans now again advocated by friends
of the farmer" can only lead to ultimate
disaster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-31
Thompson as Farm Factor
Stirs Prophets of Harmony

failure comes this Summer, the Farm
Board will have to take a stunning
loss"
1.-THE Farm Bureau Federation" re-
calls the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin,
supported the equalization fee, and
neither the body itself nor its president
has ever retraeted its Endorsement Of
that price-fixing device. But its lead
efs, including Mf Thompson, have been
answering in their support of the Farm
Board and its policies. They have rec
ognized the sincerity Of the administra-
ton purpose in creating it and standing
by it, and the Importance of the admin
iStration position in being willing to
back the board in emergency measures"
Doubt that he will be more success
full in solving the Nations agricultural
problem than he has been as head Of
the federation" Is expressed by the Bal
timore Sun, which, however, comedies
that. "his appointment may serve to
clear away some of the fog that at
present envelopS the farmers in their
thinking about their ills and take the
whole matter a step closer to the
realities"
1.-The question arises" in the judg-
ment of the Bloomington Paragraph,
just now Mr.. thompson VIII Mt into
his new position. VIII his known force
of character compel the board to bend
more than formerly to the strictly eco
nomic demands of the situation and
yield some Of the political motives
which may have actuated them lid TO
now? Or will he, after trying to carry
on in the Federal body according to
the plan which has made him a great
success in farm organization, become
finally disguised with the political char
acter Of the Farm Board and retire be-
cause he cannot serve the farmers as
well there as in his former station?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-31
Gandhi's Victory.

Yesterday at the Al-India Congress
IN Karachi, Gandhi won a victory Of
even more notable significance than
his recent negotiations with Viceroy
Lord Irwin The Mahatma was given
q unanimous vote Of support in con-
nection with his decision to attend the
second London Round Table Confer
ence on India. The frail little mystic,
who incarnates the hopes Of his peo-
pies independence, will now go to Eng
land with their full confidence and vir-
tually with unqualified authority to deal
In their name.
The British government can no
longer be In doubt of GaEdhi's charac-
ter as the spokesman Of a united In
dia. He has achieved that capacity as
the result Of campaign which began
exactly year ago this month. 1t was
in March, 1880, that the holy one"
1naugurated his spectacular campaign
Of civil disobedience by setting out from
AhInadabad on his defiant salt-making
march to the s-a. Many suns have
risen and set over the towering lima
1ayss since then, and their burning rays
have seen the Oandhi cause In steady
progress. It eventuated few weeks
ago in the truce with the viceroy, with
mutual concessions. including the Ma
hatna's readiness 10 participate in the
next round table. The Indian Nation
alists scorned the first conference in
october. In London this year Gandhi
viii head q delegation clad with in
strictions from the Working Commit
tee Of the Indian National Congress to
continue the discussions broken of in
1880.
The emissaries Of the Nationalist will
arrive In Europe with directions to ne
gotiate for complete self-government,
including full control over financial,
military and foreign affairs. But the
Gandhi-Irwin truce categorically de-
clAres that among the essentials" Of
the round table are federation Of India
and safeguards" In the matters Of de-
tense, foreign relations, fiscal arrange
ments, and minorities. The other name
for these safeguards" is continued
British overiordship in the domains in
question. within them, Mother Britain
is not disinclined to permit Mother In
dia 70 become mistress in her own
house. In other words, complete local
self-EoVernment. akin to dominion
status" is London's program.
uandhi wants his supporters, amid
their fanatical devotion to him, not to
delude themselves into believing he viii
return from the round table bearing
indian liberty, full and unalloyed, on a
golden salYer. do not accept the truce
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-31

A large following contemplates "Jim-
mic" Walker as q most exceptional
man-one who can go on year after
year being mayor of New York, and al
ways appearing as If he actually en-
joyed it. 1t would be difficult to re-
member any other occupant of the Of
flee who has made similar record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-31
Marrland,s nRlne Iaws ;,

It Is rot absurd to send man to jail
Tor five days because he refused to pay
a fine assessed against him for violating
the law by driving nails on Sunday.
The absurdity of conditions under
so-called blue laws" is in
not sending thousands OF persons to
Jail for even more fragrant violations Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-31

A racing day for the benefit Of the
unemployed should bring valuable re-
lief, especially II q man who finds him
self with a little needed cash can be
properly admonished not TO think Of
playing It on q favorite horse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-31

A man as strong Of personality as was
Theodore Roosevelt leaves behind polit-
ical traditions which cannot be contra
dlcted. The impression remains vital
that If he could not bring a progress
siye movement" to success, nobody can
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-31

Earnest thought is being applied to
parking problems. Their solution may
eventually be possible. No amount Of
mental effort will avert accidents after
the machines get in motion in charge
Of careless or incompetent drivers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-31

Russia is suspected Of gigantic plan
to corner the worlds wheat. Before
getting in very deep, the Soviets should
look up the records Of the Chicago
Board Of Trade relating to somewhat
similar transactions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-31

1t Can't Breathe in Your Ear.
From the San Antonio Express.
A new light-ray enables person to
read q newspaper miles away. VIII
this solve the problem of the man who
habitually reads over your shoulder in
the street car?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-31

There Ia so much discussion as to
school management that the youngsters
whose interests are being seriously con-
ndered may find dificulty in keeping
their minds on their regular studies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-31

Lotteries are prohibited In various
parts Of the world, but for those intent
on gambling at long odds a sweep
stakes prize on the turf can be made
to answer the same purpose very nicely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-31
Southern Republicans Should

From the charlotte News.
Somewhat like the man who was en-
joying bad health is the politician con-
fronted with dissension.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-31

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The Rvening and Sunday star
when 5 SundayeD ..s.a...ss csc per month
pflse Sunday Ethr ...,......... SC per COPY
CoIiectior made ct the end Of each month.
Orders may be sent IN By mall or telephone
National 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-31
Should Count Extra Stroke.

From the Lowell EVENING Leader.
In moving a railroad that interfered
with his golf at Pocantico Hills Mr..
Rockefeller made it evident that he
does not regard snloke-screen as o
natural hazard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-31
All Other states ana Canada.


The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
ta the use for republication Of ell news cis-
patches credited to IL or not Otherwise cred
tied IN this paper and also the local news
puhlished herein. All rights Of publication OF
Speeial dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-31

Rate by Nlail--PAyable In Advance.
N1nryihnd and virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-31

Competent but Tactics.
II have decided to dismiss my chauf-
feur," said Miss Cayenne.
"He is an excellent driver"
Beyond question. But he lacks per-
sonality. He seldom gets arrested and
never talks back. The result Is that
the police are inclined to give him
trouble because they regard him as
unsociable.'
MANY years are needed to acquire
an education" said HI Ho, the sage
Of Chinatown, "and many more TO find
cut what Is best to do with It,"
Tribute to a Metropolitan Mayor.
While most Of US must face a daily
grind,
In politics you sometimes meet O
chappie
Who manages to leave dull care behind,
And draw large wages, just for be-
ing happy.
de world owes me a nyin'," said
Uncle Eben, "but sometimes It begins
to look like I had q bad debt on my
handA"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-31
Endless Search.

We look around, a proper man TO meet,
Who is equipped public place to
fill,
And when his fortune seems at last
complete,
For his successor, we keep looking
still.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-31
Popular Impression.


Il hear you are going fishing again"
remarked the close friend.
II can confide in you," said Senator
Sorghum. Il don't spend nearly as
much time that way as the public has
been led to imagine. II you say you
want to be quiet and study important
papers and think things over without
being disturbed, your public Is liable
to regard 1t as a lack Of self-confidence.
But for some mysterious reason, If you
say you have suspended mental effort
and gone fishing, everybody thinks it
is perfectly all right"
Jud Tunkins says his wife calls him
tie E.nstein Of the home. When he has
been absent without leave, he's able
to offer all kinds of theories, but she
can't understand 'em.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-31
Mayor Turns
Salary 70 Pubic Use.

FL Sol, Madrid-The mayor Of VAL
ladolid, Senior Santander, who upon
the assumption of the post refused to
accept the emoluments Of Office, has fn-
stead diverted the sums which properly
belonged to him in salary, amounting
to q total OF $500 pesetas,s in the period
Of his tncumbency, to works Of public
benef1cerce, relieving the public ex-
cheQuer Of otherwise necessary expendis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-31

G. How long does it takes Amos n
Andy to prepare their program for the
evening?-D. L.
A. The National Broadcastina Co.
says that 1t takes Amos n Andy f-e.n
their script.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-31

q. How long does it take q nerve I'M
pulse to reach the brain?-A. s.
A. In human beings 1t takes about
8 l ,000ths Of a second. In lower ami
mails the speed Il much less.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-31

@. When was the first school for
delinquent girls established?-N. r.
A. The flrst school in the United
States for girls only was established In
Lancaster, Mass, in 1854. Special pro-
vision for girls In a building by them
selves was first made in the House az
Refuge in New York in 1925.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-31

Q. Has the drone bee o mother and
father7--E. r. b.
A. The queen bee lays both fertilized
and unfertilized eggs. The unfertilized
eggs hatch into drones. Hence drones
may be said TO have no father, or it
may be said that the queen bee is both
the father and the mother.