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partment has received 1t is evident
that the worlds output of wheat dur
Ing the coming year will be at least
$50 100000 bushels short of that Of
last season. This includes the Rus
sian crop. Canada will be short, ac-
cording to reports from field offices Of
the Department of Commerce. Argen-
tina is turning to fax, and Australia
has reduced her acreage by 40 per
cent. Finally. the Bureau Of Agricul-
tural Economics announced that the
voir OF Europe, has now carry-over
OF only some 100000 bushels. eom-
pared with more than 28,000,000 bush
els on August last year.
y
In its announcement the Farm
Board, through its chairman. James G.
Stone, declined to state just how much
wheat 1t now holds or to promise to re-
tain 1t all for any specified time. Mr..
Stone did say. however, that the Grain
Sterilization Corporation will limit its
sales Of wheat during the year Just be-
gun to cumulative maximum OF
5.000,00 bushels per month" This
limitation. however, will mot apply to
sales to foreign governments or their
agencies which are now being con-
sidered."
Chairman Stone also repeated the in
tention Of the board so to arrange its
sales program as mot to depress the
sales are made within the limits of the
United States "for the purpose of
clearing trade channels or for other
emclent merchandising purposes" he
declared. these will be promptly re-
placed by equal quantities of wheat
from the new crop. Such transactions,
moreover. will not be considered as a
part OF the sales program" 1t is the
view OF the board. said Chairman
stone. that, taking into consideration
the world situation at present, sales of
such moderate amounts as 100000
bushels month can be made without
interference In the general market"
X
Wheat exports are normally heaviest
IN July. August and September. and
shipments to Europe from the United
states probably must now come from
the holdings of the board. Domestic
millers need Spring wheat, and these
VIII probably also come to the Grain
Sterilization Corporation for their sup
plies.
In this connection it is interesting
70 note the fact that, with the prices
of all farm products now the lowest
since 1910, farming interests all over
the country are objecting to the in
crease in freight rates demanded by
the railroads, q demand now under
consideration by the Interstate Com
merce Commission. Last week the
standing committee named by the
World Wheat Conference which met
in London in May to consider any
further action on a world scale, re-
ported that 1t had agreed upon an
organization for the interchange Of In
formation concerning grains, particu-
larly wheat, and that during the sec
ond week in the present month It
world Wheat Conference. -
&OopyRtghts 1aslA
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Germans to the Front.

Well, there is quite obviously no need
for Germany to declare a moratorium
for the proves of her flaming youth.
On the same day-last Friday - her
sturdiest son, 25-year old Max Schme-
ling, successfully defended his title to
the heavyweight championship of the
world, while an even more youthful
fraulein, Cissi Aussem, captured for
the Fatherland, at Wimbledon for the
first time in history a world tennis
championship. She today wears the
women's singles crown that formerly
adorned the head of our own Helen
Wills, long since passed to more emf
nent honors at the net.
In conquering Young Stribling,"
pride of Dixie, in the fifteen-round
fight at Cleveland, Schmeling clinched
beyond all possibility Of doubt his
right to championship Of the "heavies. "
The Germans victory was remarkable
in many ways. He had not fought
since Sharkey's foul gave him the title
by default a year ago. The wiseacres
Of the caulifiower industry held-many
of them until the eve Of hostilities at
Cleveland on July that Max's
pugilistic capacity was confined to an
ability to absorb punishment without
any power to give it. They predicted
that Willie Stribling of Georgia would
promptly explode Something's claims to
championship class.
BY one of those ironies of fate which
overtake experts ever and anon, the
fight dopesters were condemned to see
the exact opposite happen. 1t was the
German who demonstrated that the
"class" of the occasion was In his
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Hoover's Debt Proposals May Lead to
Worldwide Recovery From Depression

Federal Government to segregate agri-
culture through any Sterilization"
process from the general impacts of
general conditions. The other Co
operative" processes used by the Farm
Board remain in operation. They are
designed to give agriculture a normal,
instead OF subnormal, share in the
general situation. whatever that gen
eral situation may be. They are not
designed-and, in the opinion Of the
Farm Board. they cannot be success
fully designedLto exempt agriculture
wholly from the depressing influences
which weigh today upon virtually all
basic primary commodities.
Wheat, according to the last report
on wholesale prices by the Labor De-
partment, was down to so per cent of
its 1925 price level Copper was down to
50 per cent. Zinc was down to ~ per
cent. Lead was down to As per cent.
Silver was down to A per cent Tin
was down to 35 per cent Rubber was
down to II per cent.
Mr.. Carl Williams Of the Federal
Farm Board makes a comparison be-
teen the course Of wheat prices and the
course of the prices of industrial stocks
in the New York Stock Market be-
tween September. 1929, and May, 1881.
Wheat in that period declined Al per
cent. The prices of industrial stocks,
averaged out, declined SO per cent.
~
In the opinion Of the administration
the farmer needs two special things,
but he needs a third and general thing
even more. The two special things are
ca the restricting of the acreage Of ex-
cesSively unremunerative crops. and (b)
the formation by himself of such "co-
operative" control over his own products
as will enable him, perhaps, some day
even to emulate the cooperative"
control whereby the producers Of iron
ore on our Northwestern ranges are
today keeping the price Of their prod
uct actually above the 1925 level The
general thing, however, that the farmer
needs, In the opinion of the admins
tration, Is simply and Overwhelmingly
Importantly the thing that everybody
else needs-more activity by capital in
the creation Of goods and therefore In
the creation Of markets
The President is known to have made
determined efforts toward assembling
the financial resources and toward
which would facilitate a great new
development in the creation of new
supplies of that greatest Of consump-
ton goods-residentia buildings One
Of his we'll known commissions has
long been engaged in studying that
problem. The board of directors Of
the National Association Of Real Es-
tate Boards has submitted to him a
plan for solving it through the forma-
ton Of central residential mortgage
bank" which through its subsidiaries
would accomplish the financing of new
homes up to rs per cent of their value
It would be a singularly odd devel-
opment If new activities by our Amer
lean capital in Europe should give 1t
momentum and encouragement toward
new activities at home. 1t is in any
case certain that our prospective ad-
ventures for Europe have galvanized
our capitalists into more interest in
the Presidents plans for adventures in
their own United States.
(Copyrisht, 1879
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Comparative Naval Expenditure.

Prime Minister Macdonald on Mon
day of this week delivered what is de-
scribed as one of the greatest speeches
in his long political career and as one of
the most important utterances heard in
the House of Commons for years. 1t
was devoted to expenditure on arma-
ment, and resembled the appeal Presi-
dent Hoover made to the International
Chamber of Commerce at Washington
In Maya call to the nations to leave
nc stone unturned to make the 1882
Geneva conference a success. When 1t
adjourns, Mr.. Macdonald said, he hoped
that the world will have gained from it
'.Not merely piety and principles, but
scales and standards by which each
country can see to it that the obliga-
tons undertaken by all other countries
are actually fulfilled"
Another portion of the prime min
Ner's address was in the nature of a
glorification of the lead Great Britain
has taken in reduction of expenditure
on arms, both naval and military. His
pUIpOTI W SIlOW Il1dI Willie
Great Britain has been cutting down
her bill, the United States has been
heavily increasing its outlay.
an 1914 the total United Kingdom
expenditures for naval purposes was
$3.50, sO5, 900, or, calculated in terms of
present-day currency, $37oOoO,O0O. In
1924 they were s272 ,72o, 900, and in 1880,
S255, 188, 900. Thus, according to Mr..
Macdonald, there has been a reduction
of some $114,eo0,ooO since 1914 and some
s17,5OO.00O since 1924. In 1914. 1924
and 193o-31 the United States, the
prime minister alleged, spent about
$4,000 600 in the present currency; in
1924, $3.50, 100000, and this past year,
$500, 100000. Thus Uncle Sam is de-
pictsd as increasing his naval budget
&1so,00o.O 900 over 1914 and $4,000, 900
ever 1924.
One or two simple statements ex-
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Farm BOard'sW heatPlans
Quoted Approximations
BY HARDEN COLFAX.

The American wheat problem today
has become distinctly one of marketing
rather than production. Therefore, the
announcement that the Farm Board
would limit its sales of Government
owned wheat in the country to a maxi
mum of 10000, 900 bushels did much to
clear I'D the situation and quiet appre-
tensions on the part of wheat pro-
ducers.
President Hoover, in response to a
food of urgent requests from argtcul-
tural interests, suggested that the board
consider q more definite policy, and that
particularly 1t arrange to hold the wheat
in its possession of the market for
periods varying from four months to a
year. Western producers, whose opin-
ions are voiced largely by Senator Cap
per Of Kansas, wanted the board to hold
the old wheat entirely of the market.
However, when the boards state
ment was made, Senator Capper, whose
duction, expressed qualification at the
limitation Of sales. Generally speak
ing. American wheat producers, as
represented by their cooperative as
sociations. have concurred in the
bureaus policy.
It seems to be the general opinion
among those who are interested in
agricultural conditions in the wheat
states that tho board could not have
made any other kind Of sts.2aent.
Just like any other business concern,
it must sell However, it must sell
within the field Of expediency."
While the Farm Boards advice to
c,,rtail wheat acreage has not been
received as generally, and acted upon
As fully. by the American farmer as
might have been hoped, it now seems
likeiv that this year there will be
SUBSTANTIAL decrease in the production
of wheat in the world, including this
country. Secretary Of Agriculture
HYDE stated the* from adytces his de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-05

"The expulsive power Of a great con-
viction" Is the title given by notable
preacher to an equally notable sermon.
He was contending that the most dyna-
mic thing in life Is a strong conviction
that drives q man on in pursuit OF the
thing to which, in a peculiar sense. he
believes he is sent. When we come to
measure the worlds true leaders in any
period we inevitably find that they
have been the men and women who
were possessed of an idea or an ideal
that compelled them to action.
Some obsessionS prove disastrous,
especially where they are obsessions that
grow out of unreasoned and undigested
conclusions. On the other hand, 1t Is
demonstrably true that 1t is the man
or woman whose mind and heart have
become inflamed as with passion for
some great cause that moves their fell
lows to action and ushers In far-reach-
ing changes in the social. political or
Jealous people irritate us and we speak
of them as being possessed with but
one idea, but when We come to reckon
with the factors that have to do with
our individual and corporate wellbeing
we have to take account Of these peo-
pie. After all, 1t is the man who Is able
TO say: This one thing I do" who ulti-
mately arrives at his goal. To be dis
cursive may prove for the while fasci-
mating. but it rarely leads US to any
definite objective.
When we come to regard an ami
versary such as that which marks the
birth Of the Republic, II we are honest
with ourselves, we are compelled to
think more seriously OF our relation to
and responsibility for the Nation of
which we are citizens. We are per-
fectly clear that we have inherited a
great estate and that in ways beyond
our powers to understand God has
made and preserved us q Nation We
have passed through crises that threat
ened our very integrity and security,
yet at the present time we stand among
the nations of the world in a position
that Is at once commanding and en-
viable. Those Of the present generation
are the heirs Of all that has gone be-
fore, and upon them are imposed re-
probabilities that may not be. ignored
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Tied Up by Tracks.

Controller General McCarlS ruling
that the Treasury has no funds with
which to compensate the ownership
of the Mount Vernon, Alexandra ana
Washington Railway for the loss OF its
privileges and tangible property IN the
area soon to be utilized for new gov
ornamental structures should serve TO
hasten decision on matter that has
apparently kept the responsible building
program officials in a state OF nervous
uncertainty over which way to turn.
The decision will probably come in the
form of judicial disposition OF a petit
ton for injunction, filed by the rail-
road, seeking to restrain the Govern
ment from removing the tracks Hear
ings on this petition, postponed from
time to time through agreement py
counsel should now proceed.
The history of this case presents some
Of the complications that now are de-
LAYING demolition work in the section
Of the Government triangle lying be-
tween Twelfth and Thirteenth streets,
C street and Constitution avenue. The
failure to arrive at a decision over
what to do with the tracks has already
resulted in a change Of plans and
switching OF contracts. There should
obviously be no such delay
The public's notice was first drawn to
the situation when a bill emerged from
the corporation counsels office to pay
the railroad some 100000, half OF
which was to be furnished by the Dis
trict, for loss of its privileges in the
triangle. That bill was so obviously
illogical that 1t was Immediately placed
by the Commissioners in whatever re-
ceptacle there is in the District Build
ing for the preservation OF unique
papers. Inquiry revealed that 1t was
drawn after a conference between the
railroad interests, the Treasury ofncials
and the Districts legal officers. one OF
its curious features was the fact that
the railroad. bought at receivers sale
would probably stand to make more
money by losing its privileges than by
keeping them.
After the death of the bill there was
more palaver, and the railroad sought
an injunction. At the same time the
controller general was asked for an
opinion as to whether the Government
had any money to pay the railroad,
Mr.. McCarl at first declined to give
the ruling, possibly on the ground that
the matter was before the court. But
he later consented, and his ruling now
is that the Government has no money
20 pay the railroad.
AS it comes into court, the matter
will probably hinge on whether the
Government is liable for the loss of the
railroads privileges of maintaining a
terminal, tracks, etc. One of the COM
plications is that the officials do not
want to grant the railroad another
terminal site in the congested district.
There is no place for it, But 1t has
been supposed that such privileges, once
conferred in the form of a franchise,
can be taken away at any time. And
as the railroad paid nothing for the
franchise in the first place, why should
it be paid for its loss now? AS for the
railroads physical property, such as
tracks, that was presumably developed
at the railroads own risk
The matter has assumed an i'm
bortance that relegates to second place
the question of how long the building
S-ogram will be delayed.
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Professional jealousies are possible in
all fields of endeavor. especially likely
to arise when a career includes need
of impressing the popular imagination
1t may yet be deemed desirable to con-
duct some kind Of unoficial contest to
determine which ranks higher in public
esteem. Stain or Mussolini. Each has
his recognized sphere Of greatness. Yet
human discomfort has made COMPARE
sons more trivial than this . cause Of
historic rivalries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-05

An old-time statesman was expected
to face audiences as he demonstrated
his eloquence. At present he must face
the microphone and remain unaware
of the public's attitude until he reads
the newspaper comment. Radio elimi-
mates an element Of possible advantage
Many speaker has grasped the oppor-
tunity to modify his remarks with
extempore discretion when his audience,
under immediate observation, made 1t
evident that he was slipping away from
the popular key.
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SHOOTING STARS
BY pH1LANpER JOHNSON.
A Burning Question.

A Burning Question.
OF all human queries
We're puzzled by one
That leads the whole series:
"Oh, what's to be done!"
When the climate is torrid
We struggle to shun
The heat ray so horrid-
But what's to be done?
There are times when all knowledge
Its limit has run.
You can't learn from college
What Is to be done.
OF self each is ruler.
Let's laugh with the sun.
Till his temper grows cooler
What else can be done?
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corner Of the ring. stribling was de-
cisively and overwhelmingly defeated.
In the presence Of the Clearly won
victories of Max Schmeling and Cissi
Aussem, 1t is plain that the world
from now on has to reckon with Ger
many in that realm Of international
sport in which, hitherto, she has not
shone with any particular effulgence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-05

Annual apprehensions OF damage by
the japanese beetle are revived 1t Is
hoped that birds will aid materially in
their destruction. Agriculture is not
as a rule poetic, but the birds will now
be esteemed If not for their song, for
their appetite.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-05

In spite of the eminent political
thinkers who venture careful comment,
the rule is rapidly asserting itself.
When in doubt, quote G. Bernard
Shaw" The case of Mr.. Shaw is not
the only one revealing a man as a
humorist in life and eventually accord
ing him serious respect as a sage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-05

Some Of Frances money experts in
even from a man with Andrew Melons
world reputation for intimate and prac-
tical knowledge of finance.
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Ideal German craftsmanship is will
ing to come to a consideration Of
strictly practical life and forget for
a while the PHILOSOPHERS of Nietsche or
the calculations of Einstein. AS an
intellectual authority, the expert ac-
countant now claims close attention.
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Another contribution made by Bos-
ton, her natal city, to the rehabilitated
U. S. S. Constitution: An ample sup
ply of safety razors.
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The Shin Of State.

The Ship of State securely thrives.
Although, to keep the craft afloat.
Some have to paddle for their lives.
While others merely rock the boat.
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The total mass Of the sun, a noted
scientist declares, is being diminished
at the rate of 100000, 900 tons a min
ute. Long or short tons?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-05

What will keep grass from growing
on a tennis court?" writes a CORE
spondent of an information bureau. Did
he ever try to make a grass court?
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A Case for Silence.

JOSH" said Farmer Corntossel, did
you tell the new Summer boarders there
are no mosquitoes worth mentioning?"
Yes. The language that has been
used about those mosquitoes has got so
free that the less they are mentioned
the better"
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Physical Culture,

do you believe in corporal punish
ment?"
Certainly not" replied Miss Cayenne.
After boy reaches certain age COR
poral punishment ceases to be discipline
and becomes an athletic event."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-05

One of the signs of the times is the
allow but steady elimination of roadside
signs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-05

de difference between a no count
man an a no count mule" said Uncle
Fben. lis dat you kin wallop ode mule
wifout nobody haxn. aa6eY on youe
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Veracity.

The weather man doth view the sky.
His news is seldom good.
He says, Il cannot tell lie"
Sometimes we wish he would.
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This Generations Responsibility
BY THE RIGHT REV. JAMES E. FREEMAN, D. D., ILL., D.
Bishop OF Washington.

"God sent me before you to pre-
serve you a posterity in the earth; 1t
iDdS not you that sent me hitheT, but
God,"-GenestS, Elp.7-8.
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An Approval.

do you approve of the classics?"
II do" replied Senator Sorghum.
THE classics should be studied. the
same as campaign platforms. They have
their improving influence. even If you
don't manage to remember much Of
what was in EN-"
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Jud Tunkins says q man who never
makes a mistake has to die fearfully
young to avoid Spoiliig his record.
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This may be taken as the last gasp
Of any former supposed purpose by the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-05

On the morning of Saturday, July 2.
1881, President Garfield was shot in the