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Evening star., 1932-05-30
mere. Madrid recognizes the necessity
propitiating 1t In some substantial

there. Madrid recognizes the necessity
Of propitiating 1t In some substantial
form.
Fundamentally the special statute
under which 1t is proposed to conciliate
the Catalonians allocates to their state
government the right to employ the
Catalan tongue. the direction of the
educational, economic and social system,
and the privilege Of policing Its own
territory. Questions of foreign rela-
tions and naval and military protection
are conceded in the statute to the
central government.
Premier Azana describes the full
separation OF Catalonia from Spain,
which extremists advocated when the
monarchy was overthrown in April,
1881. as "unthinkable. He argues that
it would bring weakness to Spain and
misfortune to Catalonia" The govern
ment's United States Of Spain" pro-
gram evckes the approval Of Catalonian
moderates, who recognize that home
rule. within the framework Of the Span
ish republic, gives the industrial prov
ince every essential liberty it requires
for its contentment and prosperity.
Presumably a large measure, II not
the full measure accorded Catalonia, Of
local autonomy will be granted to other
Spanish states. None Of them boasts
the history and racial traditions which
inspire the Catalonians to think in
terms of individual nationhood-as
Catalonians first and spaniards after
ward. It remains to be seen whether
the central governments United States"
project, with its definite limitations
upon Catalonian sovereignty, will cut
the Gordian knot Of separatism.
Evening star., 1932-05-30
The United States of Spain.

The mother Of much that is the
Americas of today, it Is with a certain
appropriateness that Spain should now
be turning in our direction for a con-
stitutional model. Premier Manuel
Azana has just presented to the Assem-
bly, at Madrid plan which would
eventually convert the new republic into
q union Of federated states similar to
the United States, except that they
would be under complete control Of the
national authorities.
The government has hit upon this
idea at the end of its laborious efforts
to solve the delicate Catalonian prob
lem. Senor Azana's pronouncement is
the response to Catalonias suggestion
of limited autonomous government
for the great Spanish industrial area
radiating from Barcelona. The inde-
pendence movement still fourishes
Evening star., 1932-05-30
WASHINGTON OBSERVATIONS
BY FREDERIC WILLIAM VILE.

Mrs. Edward Everett Gam, Vice
President Curtis sister and Official
hostess, will make her debut as a radio
star on Wednesday She will be inter-
viewed at the microphone by Mrs.
Henry w. Keyes, wife OF the Junior
Senator from New Hampshire. The
penwoman Of the Senate, better known
under her writing name of Frances
Parkinson Keyes. is concluding a not
able series Of broadcast talks with wom-
en- in Washington political society. Mrs.
Keyes plans to be on the air from both
Chicago conventions next month. and
then HE herself across the seas again
in quest Of material for her next book.
Senator Long. Democrat and king
fish of Louisiana. has a claim to dis
ttnction which few. II any. Of his sena-
torial colleagues can boast A Pullman
sleeping car now running out of Wash
ington is named "Huey"
X X
It's now a practical certainty thereIl
be no adjournment of Congress for the
Republican Convention. even though
G. o. p. leaders predict the party's
business at Chicago will not take more
than three days to transact. Convene,
oOOpt a IeSupmlSSlOn plank, renOml-
nate and adjourn" Is the scheduled
program. The presence of only hand
ful OF Senators and Representatives in
sures a minimum of spellbinding. BY
the same token. the convention will be
robbed of much of its color and inter-
est. Speaker Garner would like Con-
gress to quit for the Democratic Con-
vention. But certain Republican Peck's
bad boys may be just mean enough to
prolong the agony at the Capital so as
to spoil the Democratic convention, too.
When Mrs. Hoover attends the an
nual luncheon of the District of Co.
lumbia Federation of Women'S Clubs
this week she'll sit alongside the guest
speaker, who's a Democrat - Senator
William J. Bulow of South Dakota. The
federation prides itself on its non
partisanship. Last year its luncheon
orator was a Republican, SO this time
it was decided to serve a Democratic
course. Bulow won his oratorical spurs
at the jackson day dinner in Washing
ton In 1928, but they haven't done much
clanking since.
(Copyright, 1es1)
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this proposal, every person rendering
civilian or non civilian service must
prove ability to sing the national an
them from memory. or write or recitc
from memory the words of that song.
The overturn in the Government serv-
Ice incident to such q test would not
be as great under its present terms as
II 1t were confined to the singing of
the anthem. Perhaps everybody In de.
partmental employment could write or
recite from memory the words Of the
song after little study-sixty days would
probably suffice. But to ask that every
body sing the anthem as proof Of fit-
ness for continued employment would
be perhaps too harsh q requirement. AS
a matter Of fact The Star Spangled
Banner" Is one Ct the hardest Of songs
to sing. The range Is really beyond the
average voice. Coloratura sopranos can
handle it well enough. but the musical
man in the street" and his wife, his
brother and his sister have to COM
promise with the scale when they essay
its rendition. Singing in chorus, they
can get by without detection, but when
they undertake solo work the result is
just too bad. It is probably with this
fact in mind that Representative Fuller
wrote his resolution in its more liberal
terms and granted the concession of the
alternatives of writing or reading the
words Of the anthem. But why THE
Star Spangled Banner" rather than the
Declaration of Independence or the pre-
amble to the Constitution. which have
been used for patriotic tests In schools
for many years? Why, indeed, any
literary patriotic test when the doing
of the Governments business Is con-
ceined? Everybody who accepts . Job
in the Federal service has to take an
oa,h OF fidelity. and If that is not
enough of pledge surely the menor-
izing of the words OF song or
the rendition of its melody would not
guarantee the incumbent to be that
ideal person. hundred per cent
American.
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Memorial Day.

Memorial day, tenderest Of American
holidays, is with us again, remindful Of
the debt a grateful country owes the
men who gave their all for its safety
and perpetuity. Amid its preoccupation
with economic stress. the Republic
pauses to celebrate with piety and pride
the deeds Of bravery and patriotism
performed by its sons on land and sea
in the hour Of emergency. It does so
In the reassuring confidence that should
duty ever call again the breed will not
be found to be extinct It's glory and
its traditions survive in the hearts O.:
living Americans. despite the organized
efforts of those spineless groups which
deprecate national defense and are
restless in undermining it.
This day Of remembrance of our
heroic dead has more than ordinary
significance in the grave times that are
now upon US. Not long ago President
Hoover described the economic emer-
gency as tantamount to war We in
voked extraordinary powers to win the
World War. he said. and they can be
utilized to conquer the enemy now
within the gate. That enemy is not
an armed foe trespassing on Amer
lean soil. 1t is an enemy which has
invaded the American spirit Its name
is fear. 1t is bombarding the Nations
confidence in itself and seeking to break
it down.
The need of the hour is for the
stamina that has overthrown every
armed enemy Of the United States. The
situation calls today for no whit less
Of courage. of perseverance. Of the will
to conquer than our forces have Al
ways displayed when they faced the
foe. The United States, economically,
is again at Valley Forge. On the
Memorial day Of the Washington BIZ
centenary year. falling, as it does in
another hour Of crisis for the Ameri-
can people, it is meet TO recall the
vicissitudes Of the founding fathers
and to derive inspiration afresh from
their fortitude and faith. 1t was these
virtues, as well as valor in battle, that
made their cause triumphant The
practice Of them cannot and will not
fail to bring US victory, too, in the war
now engaging our energies and trying
our souls.
Evening star., 1932-05-30
Votes on Beer in Congress
Called Campaign Material

ernment" That paper states as to the
nature Of the Senate proceedings: by
a vote Of so to % the Senate of the
United States has refused to recognize
per cent beer. BY vote Of 81 to "a
it also refused to recognize 2.75 per cent
beer. Since these are the first oppor-
tunities the Senators have had to ind-
cate their positions officially on pro
hibition, the votes are significant.
Coupled with the recent House vote.
they indicate that Congress is still a
long way from notification. which is
what this legalizing Of beer would GER
tainly be called by the drys Whether
Congress would be equally indisposed
to consider favorably some real plan for
liquor control other than prohibition is.
OF course, still not known. for no such
plan has ever received congressional
consideration"
Satisfaction that prohibition has been
upheld IN Congress is expressed by the
Rochester Times-Union on the ground
that any such measure would raise the
whole issue of regulation of sale in the
several States" and that "it would also
raise a legal question Of conflict with
the intent OF the eighteenth amend
ment, though the amendment does not
undertake to define specifically the
alcoholic content which makes beverages
Intoxicating The possibility of in
depreciation of the action as "nullifica-
tion" Is brought out by the Spokane
Spokesman-Review and the Altoona
Mirror, while the San Jose Mercury
Herald sees as pure illusion" the
thought that the whole country is up
IN arms against prohibition" The
Hartford Times holds that prospects of
early repeal of the eighteenth amend
ment are not roseate"
Calling it "a real pity that this simple
method Of raising money for the Gov
eminent and creating employment could
not be adopted" the Buffalo Evening
News suggests that what may happen
another year will depend a good deal
on the state of public opinion as re-
vealed in next Falls election" The st.
Louis Times advises that 1t will be
necessary to strike at the root Of the
evil by going after the amendment it
self" and the Rock Island Argus sees
some expectations Of VET gains in the
coming elections" while the Baltimore
Sun says that there can be no serious
question in any ones mind about the
prevailing view on a beer tax"
THE one outstanding fact" accord
ing to the Providence Journal. lis that
the wet cause is gaining strength in
the country" The Milwaukee Sentinel
declares that while public sentiment
is rapidly turning toward legalized
brewing, the elder statesmen at WASH
ington don't know it, The Newark
Evening News concludes that maybe
in another 10 or IL years Congress will
catch up with the true sentiment Of
the country"
Evening star., 1932-05-30

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@. How many kinds Of trees are there
in the White House grounds7-E. T.
A. There are 37l trees in the White
House grounds. There are 80 different
kinds and each kind has several varie-
ties. For instance, there are Is varie-
,, ties Of oak. There are at least two va
rieties of each kind Of tree.
@. Who was the first woman to own
end operate a flying school In the
United States?-H P.
A. Miss Catherine Stinson. She
opened q flying school In San Antonio
Tex. soon after the World War started
in 1914.
@. What was the first permanent
C. A. C.
A. 1t was the John Street Playhouse
which was built in 1857, and 1t remained
until 1899. practically the only theater
in New York City.
O. When will Yellowstone National
Park open and close?-H. NICK.
A. The park season extends from
June 20 to September 10, during which
time the park utilities are operated.
Between June l and 20 and September
19 to October IS limited accommoda-
tions of an informal character are
available at certain places In the park
for motorists.
R. w.
A. John is 81; Herbert, 10; Harry, ls,
and Donald, II.
@. Who invented the household elec-
trio clock?-M M
A. The electric clock that operates
from an outlet supplied by alternating
current was invented by Henry z.
Warren Of Ashland, Mass, who also
invented the Warren master clock used
in power houses.
O. Why does the Confederate battle
flag Of 1853 have l3 stars when only
IL SLdLSS StC6UcOI-E n.
A. Although the Federal Govern
ment considered the States of Kentucky
and Missouri as members of the Union
these States actually had representa-
tives in the Confederate Congress and
were represented in that body during
the life of the organization. These
States were considered by the Con-
federacy as members Of that govern
ment.
O. What was the meaning Of thumbs
down in ancient Rome?-A. D. c.
A. In glaGiatorial combatS in Roman
times, thumbs up meant that the van
quished gladiator should be spared;
thumbs down that he should be killed.
@. When was the first correspondence
course IN art given?-S. A.
A. 1t was a feature Of the old chau-
tauqua course and was taught by
Frank Fowler in 1S80-l888.
@ Who was In command Of the
Norfolk Navy Yard during the War Of
1ol2?-E. N.
A. Norfolk Navy Yard was formerly
known as the Navy Yard at Gosport,
Va. Capt. Samuel Evans was in COM
mand from May. 1911, to August 10,
1912, relieved by Capt. John Cassin.
@. Who made the matches that
Lewis and Clark are said to have car
$. D.
A DR.. Saugrain, French physician,
who had settled in the Spanish garri-
son at ST. Louis In 1900. In The Con-
quest" 1t is stated that "he made
matches for Lewis and Clark that were
Evening star., 1932-05-30
Russian Hens Poor Communists

Russian Hens Poor Communists.
A Moscow dispatch states that the
director Of the Consumers Co-opera-
tive Society has been cited by the Soviet
commissars for prosecution on criminal
charges and several managers of the
Chicken Cooperative Trust have been
reprimanded for inefficiency. The cause
is the failure Of these organizations to
maintain the quota assigned for the
first quarter of 1882 in the production
of eggs under the five-year plan. Only
one and one-fourth per cent Of the plan
for egg collections for the first quarter
for that period was completed, and only
eight per cent of the planned collections
for April have been fulfilled. Conse-
quently there is an acute shortage Of
eggs in the large centers of population.
State receipts of butter also are very
scarce, amounting to only 3612 per cent
for the first quarter plans, while meat
supplies are but 17.9 per cent of the
prescribed quantity.
No mention is made in this report of
the reasons assigned for these deficien-
cies. But evidently something is decidedly
wrong in the system. Does the fault
rest with the hens and the cows and
the beef cattle? Are they unaware that
a f1ve-year plan is in progress? Do
they fail to respond to the urgir : of
the Moscow authorities? Has some body
been stealing the chicken feed c. strip
ping the pastures? American hens occa-
sionally 60 on strike and hold out on
the consuming public, but nobody is
prosecuted for these manifestations Of
independence. Nature Is not entirely
subservient to mandates and programs
of production.
If the Russian hens are going back on
the Soviet system, foreign tourist visi-
tors to that country will be hard hit
during the season of alien inspection
For according to most of the reports Of
those who have gone to Russia to see
how the great experiment Is working
out, eggs constitute the major portion
of the dietary. If eggs are scarce, the
lot Of the alien guest will be one Of din
Guilty and hardship. Cabbage soup and
black bread will make poor eating, and
unless supplies are concentrated In tour
ist centers these volunteer inspectors Of
communism at work will return with a
low estimate of the state Of things.
Evening star., 1932-05-30
The Anthem Test.

If the purpose of a resolution just
introduced in the House by Represent
ative Fuller Of Arkansas is to deplete
the Government service in the interest
of economy it is worthy of serious con-
sideration. The resolution directs the
various heads Of departments of the
Government to pass upon the qualifica-
tions Of all their subordinates by put
ting them to unique test. Within
sixty days after enactment, according to
Evening star., 1932-05-30

With characteristic ingratitude, rack
eteers in indianapolis have terrorized
motion picture theaters in which they
have been exploited, as In other cities,
as romantic heroes. 1t has long been
evident that there is no use trying to
mollify racketeer. Flattery only makes
him worse.
Evening star., 1932-05-30

No explanation is offered of the con-
certed desire to des.... one scene Of
unemployment in order to journey to
place where work Is even scarcer.
When work is provided. the traveller
may find that he has missed q job
that was waiting for him in his own
home town.
Evening star., 1932-05-30

Proposal to exempt medicine from
the sales tax should nnd favor with
each one Of the physicians in Con-
gress. who know. presumably by pro-
fessional observation, how devastating
an attack Of sickness may be on the
budget Of any home.
Evening star., 1932-05-30

Assuming that q law Systematically
disregarded by the people is auto
matically nullified, a ejaculation might
be undertaken to find out approx
mately the length Of time required for
o law to turn blue.
Evening star., 1932-05-30

AL mention in print may be valuable.
The marchers to washington, D. c.,
gave good Maryland town some
Nationwide prominence by the decision
to see Cumberland.
Evening star., 1932-05-30
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Evening star., 1932-05-30

The ancient pork barrel is back in
legislative discussion, but there is
hesitancy about relying on it to bring
back the equally ancient reference to
the full dinner pail
Evening star., 1932-05-30

Revival is warranted Of a pleasant old
parody beginning Il don't want to play
in your yard" and II won't holler down
your pork barrel If you won't be good
to me-"
Evening star., 1932-05-30
The Slap in Time.

From the Minneapolis Journal.
A slap at the fly saves the struggle to-
prevent 1000 of her descendants from
breaking into the house the first cool
day in September.
Evening star., 1932-05-30
Abundant Supply.

From the Rochester Times-Unon.
The Bank of International Settle
ments had a good year ami the business
Of making international settlements
continues. with plenty Of raw material
on hand
Evening star., 1932-05-30
Momentary Madness.

From the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.
It's a queer thing that you never hear
of anybody who has done good deed
claiming to have be0l temporarily In
sane.
Evening star., 1932-05-30
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Naive Sympathy.

Naive Sympathy.
A fine little lad of his father inquired
They were paying sociable call
"Oh, why must the man we've so great
ly admired
Work SO hard in the big City Hall?
The amount of his pay have learned
with a sigh,
AS of high cost Of living hear.
I wonder in sadness how ne can get by
On twenty-five thousand q year?
His tailor will show him no mercy
at all.
The grocers hold out on the weight.
His jewelry's always so modestly small!
He has only one car, up to date.
Does he have to make speeches on this
and on that
And scatter kind words and good
cheer,
While wondering how he can keep up
the fat
On twenty-five thousand year!"
Evening star., 1932-05-30
Wrestlers,

From the DAYTON Daily News.
Over in Turkey they claim to have a
wrestler who is lis years old, but you
can't stop . wrestler from taking even
his age
Evening star., 1932-05-30
Buried Civilization.

From the Columbus Ohio State Journal.
The Oldest town so far found by man
has been unearthed, hidden beneath o
heavy covering cf taxes
Evening star., 1932-05-30
The Life Saver.

From the Nashville Banner
We do not credit in any measure
dismal predictions that the ship Of state
is apt to founder. If it does, Though, We
dare say Capt. George Fried will be
right there with the lifeboats.
Evening star., 1932-05-30
Misnaned.

From the Miami Daily News.
You'd think horse with a name like
Economic, which finished second in the
Kentucky Derby, would have saved
enough early speed to win.
Evening star., 1932-05-30

The ONCE Of mayor OF New York has
always been not only one Of the hardest
jobs in the Nation, but for one reason
Evening star., 1932-05-30
Cook and Curtis,

From the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.
As everything is comparative, Doc
Cook now stands In a slightly better
light.
Evening star., 1932-05-30

The veterans take to box car, when
circumstances permit, as easily as they
did in the days when the Society Of
40 Men and 8 Horses was organized.
Evening star., 1932-05-30
Reduction and HARMONY.

From the Nashville Banner.
Paul Whiteman has reduced 100
pounds or so and an observer reports
the discovery of two hitherto unknown
saxophone players in the orchestra.
Evening star., 1932-05-30

Power Of Eloquence.
Are you going to the convention?"
YES" answered Senator Sorghum.
will you make a speech?"
II hope not. I just want to be
around to exert restraining influence
in case of emergency"
"Eloquence sometimes exerts an ir-
resistible spell, you may recall"
That's why I'm going to stand by.
want to do what can to prevent the
delegates from getting ratified and start
ing a stampede for a radio announcer"
Jud Tunkins says sometimes you can't
believe half you hear, and the half you
can believe is the one you wish you
hadn't heard.
Avoiding Unique Attitudes.
why does the farmer complain 50
much about the way things are going?"
Il don't know" answered Farmer
Corntossel. Speaking for myself, it's
because don't want to seem different
from everybody else"
ITO be sure your words will be re-
peated," said Hi Ho, the sage Of China
town. SAY that what you tell is so
significant that it must be held in deep
confidence"
High and Low.
The good old times once more seem
here!
The good old speeches greet the ear
And bring again the good old cry,
Both rent and taxes are too high!"
The good old times again we note
The good old comment still we quote,
Remarking on the passing show,
Our taste and morals are too low.
II likes to have friend tell me my
faults" said Uncle Eben, cause it gives
me a chance to come back an do him
de same favor
Evening star., 1932-05-30
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II likes to have friend tell me my
faults" said Uncle Eben, cause it gives
me a chance to come back an do him
de same favor