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Evening star., 1932-03-01
Roosevelt and Tammany.

Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt of New
York has appointed John E. Sheehy,
Tammany district leader Sheriff of New
York County In place of Thomas M.
Farley, another Tammany man, whom
he removed from Office. Tammany, the
Democratic organization predominating
in New York County, has filled these
offices for many years. The Governor
of New York has taken the recon-
mendations Of Tammany's leader, John
F. Curry, in making the appointment.
Having administered rebuke to a
Tammany official who would not or
could not explain where he got huge
private income during his period of
ofice, the Governor gives preference
to favorite of Mr.. Curry. Mr.. Sheehy,
the new sheriff, it is reported, is a
man of high standing and independent
means, lawyer and a real estate dealer,
with the backing Of a score or more Of
New York's most prominent citizens.
The New York Governor will be ac-
cused of playing politics; Of fearing to
break with Tammany and the system" I"
That seems to be inevitable. In some
quarters his appointment of Sheehy will
be characterized as temporizing with
the evils of Tammany Hall domination.
1t Is obvious that if the Governor had
wished to break with the Democratic
organization in New York City he would
have disregarded the recommendations
of Leader Curry and picked a new
sheriff from outside of Tammany. That
might have made the division between
the Governor and Tammany Hall COM
plese. Tammany has apparently made
the task of Gov. Roosevelt easier by
bringing forward a candidate for sheriff
who is highly regarded by the business
and professional men of the city even
though he be a Tammany district
leader.
Governors have come and Governors
have gone, but the Democratic organ
ization of New York County. better
known to the outside world as Tam
many, has kept on with seeming i'm
mortality. 1t has had black eyes in the
past. Tammany officials have been
jailed. But the organization has con-
tinued to exist and to function. 1t
begins to look as though the cure for
Tammany must come from within II it
is to come at ALL
What effect, if any, the exchange of
sheriffs in New York County will have
on the presidential candidacy of Gov
Roosevelt still remains to be seen. Pre-
dictions have been made in the past
that if the Governor even touched the
hair Of Tammany head the organiza
tion would take sixty Of New York
delegation to the Democratic National
Convention right away from him and
turn them over to some other candidate
possibly Al Smith. The Tammany
Tiger, however, appears to be purring
comfortably today under the treatment
accorded by the Governor. VINO knows
but that when convention time rolls
round. despite all predictions TO the con-
, trary. the Governor will go into that
body with practically a solid New York
delegation ready to vote for him. not
merely on single ballot but on many
ballots If necessary.
Evening star., 1932-03-01
War Clouds Lift at Shanghai.

A seeming contradiction in the dis
patches today relative to the prospect
of peace In the East is not to be re-
garded as signiiying failure OF the
move to effect a truce in the hghtlng
followed by an adjustment leading to
a definite settlement of the differences
between Japan and China. From Toxic
comes word that Japan has accepted
the proposals Of Paul Boncour at
Geneva for a peace conference. From
Shanghai comes word that the japanese
have launched a fresh forward move
ment in great strength, with the Chi
nese falling back before the onset.
These statements are not necessarily
In conflict. The Toxic dispatch adds
that the Geneva plan for conference
can be accepted only in case the Chi
nese forces are cleared out Of the area
originally demanded including space
Of some twenty kilometers, or approx
mately twelve and half miles. To-
days fresh attack, with the Chinese
forces retreating, may be part OF the
program, privately arranged between
the two contending powers, to save
the face" Of both China and Japan as
a prelude to the conference, China
yielding to force. Japan accomplishing
its initial objective, without prejudice
to China and without advantage to
Jaran. Such arrangements are not
unknown in Far Eastern situations.
Whether the fresh attack by Japan is
part of the program preliminary to
peace conference with the connivance
OF China or not the fact remains that
Toxic has, it would seem. definitely
agreed to the Boncour plan-to call 1t
by that term for Identification. 1t is
not clear whether the plan originated
at Geneva, where conferences have been
held, or at Shanghai, on board British
warship, where representatives Of the
two powers met with neutrals for a
discussion. Two vitality important
points" are included In the peace plan.
One is that Japan declares that 1t has
no political or territorial designs and no
intention of establishing a japanese
settlement at Shanghai or otherwise
advancing the exclusive interests of the
Japanese. The second Is that China
enters the conference on the basis that
the safety and integrity of the Inter-
national Settlement and the French
Concession must be preserved under
arrangements that will secure those
areas and their residents from danger.
Once the fighting forces are sepa-
rated-whether or not they have first
engaged in real or sham battle to
meet the requirements of FACET
should be possible to effect an arrange
ment that will guarantee against further
aggressions by Japan or provocations by
China. Difficult problems will be met
by the adjudicators, but in view of the
fact that neither side can possibly afford
to continue the conflict these may be
solved without risk of renewal Of hostil-
tiles If the preliminary pledges have
been given In good faith.
Evening star., 1932-03-01
Danish Kroner
Maintains Stability.

Den Danske LandmandSbank, Copen-
hagen-The weather in November was
mild and mostly dry, and the different
kinds of work with the beets and tur-
rims could therefore be done under
favorable conditions. The Autumn
sown crops were thriving and gradually
reached sufficient development to
stand the Winter. The lnduStrlal OUT
look. however, is not so encouraging.
investigations have shown that. while
1880 was a good year for industry in
many respects, the year of 1881 scarce
ly euualed it. In 1880, but not SO
much in 1881, many firms increased
their manufactures to an appreclaple
extent, as the purchasing power OF the
home market was comparatively good.
But concurrently with the increase OF
production, the prices declined, and TINS
caused losses which often counterbal-
anced the advantage gained by In
creased demand and employment.
That the purchasing power OF the
home market was sustained as "eli
as it was can be traced IN great part
to the almost unprecedented pullolng
activity which took place in the towns
and increased the demands OF their
populations for industrial produce,
sufficient to balance the diminished
purchases of the rural populations
Naturalization in industry made 1t
possible in some cases even to pay
higher wages without causing the
prices of goods to rise, with a cor
responding reduction in consumption;
Apart from this improvement In the
latter half of 1890, it appears, never
theless, that profits in industry were
considerably reduced toward the end
of the year as compared with the
beginning, and 1t is evident that the
germ of the difficulties OF industry IN
Ie3l was for great part developing
already in 1880.
During October. 1881, too lenient
restrictions of free exchange trade
proved detrimental to national interests.
To remedy the appreciable scarcity OF
foreign exchange, the minister Of COM
merce was authorized to order the ex
porters to convert their foreign credit
balances into Danish kroner; to check
the sale of Danish securities for foreign
Evening star., 1932-03-01
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Saws Hezekiah.

Says Hezekiah.
Folks waste their time in callin'
Names"
Said Hezekiah Bings.
1T irritates and never tameS
The mood for reckless things.
THE word that is in anger spoke
Occasions much distress.
It's worse than any foolish joke,
An much more meaningless.
Better than one whose temper flames
Is he who smiles and sings.
I don't believe in calm names"
Said Hezekiah Bings.
Evening star., 1932-03-01

This is a special department devoted
to the handling Of inquiries. You have
at your disposal an extensive organiza-
tion in Washington to serve yea in any
capacity that relates to information.
Write your question. your name and
your address clearly and incloSe cents
in coin or stamps for reply. Sent to
The Evening Star Information Bureau.
Frederic ]. Haskin, Director, Washing
ton, D. C.
@. What is the highest score that
qualified in the national public gof
championship which was played in
1931?-D. NJ. N.
A. The American Golfer says that in
the qualifying round Of the public links
championship last year 29 players
totaled 156 or better for the 36 holes
and 8 players tied at 157. Since 80
players were allowed to take part in
match play the were required to play
off for the 3 remaining places, so that
the highest figure to get IN was 157, and
only out of the making that figure
qualified.
@. Do they have smoking cars on
London subways?-L. T. N.
A. Smoking cars have always been .
feature of London subways and recently
one was inaugurated ''for ladies only"
@. What proportion Of the population
Of Korea is composed Of Koreans
B. J. N.
A. The entire population is approx
mately 2l000, 900. There are about
$1,000 japanese, $4,000 Chinese and
about 20,617.00o Koreans.
@. What animal has the most blood
cWdling cry?-R. F. C.
A. The mountain lion or cougar has
one of the most thrilling and blood
curdling cries of all wild carnivoreS
The cry of the mountain lion has often
been likened to that of woman in dis
tress or, When fainter, Of a lost or sick
child.
@. What is the most abundant metal
yielded by the earth's crust?-T. A.
A. Aluminium. Although not diScov-
cred as a separate metal until 1924, sci
ence has since determined that there IS
more aluminium than any other metal.
@. What laws govern the holding of
national nominating conventions?-D.
T. P.
A. Although performing the function
Of selecting q man to rule the Nation
for four years, there is not one single
statute relating to national conventions.
Public opinion alone polices them and
they are sovereign in themselves. A
century ago, when national conventions
had their inception, John Quincy Ad-
ans wrote in his diary: These meet
ings cannot be multiplied without re-
sulting in deeper tragedies. Their
manifest tendency is to civil war"
Nevertheless, the national conventions
have reigned supreme and no man not
chosen by one ever has been elected
President.
@. Why is travelling in Alaska by
dogsled called mushing?-G. M. C.
A. 1t IS because mush is the Eskimo
word used by the driver in starting the
dog team.
@. What will become of the exceed
ingly valuable collection of stamps
owned by King George at his death?
Is it the property of the crown?-W. w.
A. King Georges collection is his
own personal property, purchased from
his own private funds or acquired by
personal gift He can bequeath it as he
chooses, either whole or In part. So far
as is known none Of his immediate fam
lily shares his intense interest in
philately.
@. What Is the quotation to the ef-
feet that men must be taught without
their suspecting it?-M. j. M.
A. Men must be taught as II you
Evening star., 1932-03-01

Of that seeker. Here, it seems to me-
is a splendid book to start out with
in a course of education for any one
who wants it, at the hands of benef1-
cent and thoroughly equipped govern
ment
However, to get back for a minute
1t is not possible to count the gains
of this great book to you or to me
1t is due to say just this. however, that
so finely useful study certainly should
be found and embraced for hours of
study ana sAfdance by all Who are
interested in this engrossing theme.
Evening star., 1932-03-01
THE BULLETIN, Sydney.-If the
1 abortive Indian Round-table
| Conference in London has done
i nothing else, it has, at least,


l. nothing else, it has. at least,
made it clear that Gandhi, al
legged saint and mahatma, is a maun-
dering and conceited posseur puffed up
with the delusion that he is leading
the people of India to complete ma
tional ndependence-more than likely,
also, a deluded tool in the hands OF
a coterie which dreams of loot un-
limited in the day when its Impossible
aspirations may. by some miracle, be
translated into fact.
One of Gandhis most preposterous
claims at the conference, In ADDITION
to his obstinate insistence in the face
of all argument on complete indie
nendence for India-of which he has
authority to speak from fractional
section only-is for the instant and
complete withdrawal of British troops
and officials. He has admitted that
action of the sort would drench India
in blood and bring the whole national
edifice down in ruin, and the TACT tnat
he persists in this policy while con-
Tossing these terrible consequences is
proof that the little wits he ever had
are hopelessly added.
But, after all, it is the British gov
eminent. and especially the Labor
Liberal element, which Is to blame LOT
the conditions which have made the
ineffable old pundit possible. He and
his following received a severe setback
when Cows. Lloyd and Wilmington OF
Bombay and Madras some years ago
forced the hand of the viceroy and
insisted on his arrest and imprison-
ment. Had that policy of just firmness
been followed up, and the officials who
have given their lives to the study and
control of Indian affairs been freed
from interference by bureaucratic
theorists in London. the India problem
so-called. would have solved itself. AS
1t is, the reconditioning that must
come grows a more formidable task
every day
Evening star., 1932-03-01

Tennyson's reference to commerce IL
the skies should now have its unhindered
chance to come true. The allusion IN
Locksley Hall to the airship as battle
device has sufficiently demonstrated it
self as a prophecy fulfilled.
Evening star., 1932-03-01

New York Democrats have always had
to pause on the eve of a campaign to
ascertain the decision of Tammany as
to who will get the handle end of the
tomahawk
Evening star., 1932-03-01

Oriental civilization compels calcula-
ton for the masses in terms of the most
rigid economies. A long drawn series
Of battles would mean an expense to be
resented by inherent habit of thought.
Evening star., 1932-03-01
Bitter Weather in Manila.

From the Minneapolis Journal.
Manila complains of the worst cold
snap since 1914. The. mercury got down
to attraction under 60degrees and there
was much suffering.
Evening star., 1932-03-01
Bluffing at Geneva.

From the Lynchburg News.
After the Italian and Russian die
tators get through with their blufing
at Geneva nations that really desire to
see something done in the way Of re-
duction OF armaments may have a
chance.
Evening star., 1932-03-01
Unkind Theory.

How did that bright woman come to
say the more she saw of men, the bet
ter she liked her dogs"
Maybe" answered Miss Cayenne,
after some serious thought, "she was a
bit homely and caused men to feel a
little the same way about her"
Evening star., 1932-03-01

War has become an old story, and
always an mwelcome one. Announce
ment of genuine and lasting peace
would at present be regarded as real
news.
Evening star., 1932-03-01
Higghligghts on the Wide World
Excerpts From Newspapers of Other Lands

account, and to prohibit the export of
Danish currency. These measures were
supplemented by import prohibition for
certain spirits, and higher duties on
various articles of luxury.
Through these restrictions the worst
scarcity of foreign exchange was
moderated, even If it still causes some
difficulty to satisfy the immediate de-
mands Of the trade. In the first half
of November, sterling was quoted few
per cent lower than Danish kroner, but
later in the month, the Danish kroner
and the other Scandinavian kroner ex-
changes were maintained practically on
a par with sterling. In consequence.
the rates quoted for the different ex-
changes rose rather considerably.
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Boys at Play Irk
Barranquilla Residents.
Diario Del Comercio, Barranquilla
Various citizens who have their resi-
dences in the Gale del ParaiSo have
come to our Offices to complain about a
newly formed league" of men and boys
who have converted this street into an
arena for the playing of base ball. The
balls flying about in all directions are
Objectionable and dangerous enough,
but this Is not the worst feature Of the
practice. 1t seems necessary, besides,
for these youths to punctuate the sport
with an exuberance of coarse allusion
and invective not at all agreeable to
the ears of respectable people passing
by. The opportunities and remon-
strances of the dwellers in the neigh
borhood leading only to intensification
Of the objectionable clamor. 1t was de-
cided to solicit the aid of our paper in
terminating the nuisance. 1t is clearly
a matter for the police authorities to
remedy and the cure can be readily
effected by the immediate arrest of
some of the most persistent and incon-
siderate offenders.
Evening star., 1932-03-01
Unreliable Ammunition.

Unreliable Ammunition.
"You have the reputation Of being
quick at repartee."
IT hope can lose it." answered Sen
ator Sorghum. Smart answers don't
decide serious arguments. A wise
cracker is no more good in real fight
than a firecracker."
Evening star., 1932-03-01
Scents and Vitamins.

From the Boston Evening Transcript.
One Of the scientists likers v;tanir,
A to the perfume of violets, but TO the
non scientific the perfume of corned
beef and cabbage Is much more s,,1-
gestive Of yttaminS.
Evening star., 1932-03-01
Leaders and Followers.

From the Nashville Banner
All the great party leaders on both
sides right now are standing around
waiting to see if they can discover
which way their followers want to be
led.
Evening star., 1932-03-01

Hope of permanent peace is encour-
aged by the clear understanding that
Uncle Sam is in no position to lend any
money for war purposes.
Evening star., 1932-03-01
Progress Hindered.

This world Of ours keeps rollin' on
An goin' worse an worse.
Some reckless drivers been an gone
An throwed it in reve--e!
Evening star., 1932-03-01
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Evening star., 1932-03-01

A boycott, among its general disad-
vantages, would present an excuse for
boarding instead of buying.
Evening star., 1932-03-01
Valor and Prudence.

The bravest man is one who goes
His way, however rough.
The w1sest man is he who knows
When he has had enough!
And as the songster sets the pace
For peace, men are prepared
To sing with him. "It's no disgrace
To run when you are scared"
Evening star., 1932-03-01

Jud Tunkins says the world needs
more good business men who can make
a gentlemans agreement take the place
OF merciless fighting.
Evening star., 1932-03-01

Everybody has purity much de same
kind O. sorrows at one time or anoth
err said Uncle Eben. "Old Man
Trouble is his same old ~ wearin' .
heap O. disguises."
Evening star., 1932-03-01

"A desire to rule" said Hi Ho, the
sage of Chinatown, "has led many
conquering hero to spoil the world tenn
porarily for his own use or that of
anybody else"
Evening star., 1932-03-01
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@. What proportion Of the population
of Korea is composed Of Koreans
B. j. N.
A. The entire population is approx
mately 81 900 900. There are about
$4,000 japanese, $4,000 Chinese and
about 20,617 900 Koreans.
Evening star., 1932-03-01

@. What Is the most abundant metal
yielded by the earth's crust?-T. A.
A. Aluminium. Although not discov-
cred as a separate metal until 1924, sci
ence has since determined that there IS
more aluminium than any other metal.
Evening star., 1932-03-01

tinued and luSty existence OF that fam
ily. There is no point to any naming
of these birds. Your amazement at the
number will serve no purpose. Get into
the book yourself, instead. There in
simple and most beguiling way you
will be led along by the birds them
selves into knowledge, into intimacy
even.
The great book Is illustrated in both
fullness and beauty. Pictures are an
essential here And here they are. The
lovely color plates from original paint
ings by Francis L. Jaques of the Amer
lean Museum Of Natural History. Life,
vieor. beauty, complete naturalness Of
effect. Such the stamp of these pic
lures. There are, besides. many addi-
tional Illustrations pointing upon some
important moment in the domestic
economy of one or another OF these bird
families. Maps and charts are here also
to serve their Office Of locality for some
particular bird settlement, Tor some
special zone of distribution. bibliog-
ranhy quite amazing in extent and
character rounds this great study to an
overfiowing measure of interest and in
formation.
WHY not stop for minute, right
here. to use this superb and mastery
achievement in natural science as a
reminder of the enormous opportunl-
ties that exist right here in Washing
ton for getting acquainted with bodies
of knowledge that are accessible Ger
tainly nowhere else in the United
States and that stand open wide lot
the admission of every person IN the
country who desires to walk IN ano
make use of this rarest of educational
institutions? The various bureaus OF
the United States Government consti-
tute the greatest university on earth,
greatest not only by virtue OF the scope
and authenticity of their nature, but
by virtue as we'll of their open doors:
swung free and wide, to any seeker OF
knowledge; hardly any matter at all
what the line of that desire may be-
No matter whatever as to the status
Evening star., 1932-03-01

@. Do they have smoking cars on
London subways?-L. T. N.
A. Smoking cars have always been .
feature of London subways and recently
one was inaugurated ''for ladies only"
Evening star., 1932-05-01
NORBECK DEFENDS
UNIT STATE BANK
Would Remove Branch Ex-
tension Provisions from
Glass Bill.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
Elimination Of the branch banking
extension provisions of the Glass bank
ing reform bill was called for yesterday
by Chairman Norbeck Of the Senate
Banking Committee in q minority re-
port on the measure.
Norbeck looked upon IL as part of
the preconceived plan for the elimina-
ton OF the unit State bank and placing
the control Of our banking structure in
financial centers." He also voiced in
the report objections to pending de-
mands for guaranteeing deposits.
The deposit guarantee demands, he
said, were coming from the national
banks, and he contended that because
OF them the State banking system is
threatened from another angle"
The request is based on the plea
that 1t will restore confidence" he said,
but l do not hesitate TO say there are
national banks that would like to un-
load their losses on the general Treas
ury, and among them are some large
ones, and where the bank is a large
one, the taxpayer would be assuming a
big burden.
One of the purposes Is to give the
national bank certain advantage over
the State bank and destroy our dual
system OF banking. It is an indirect
and an insidious way to do that which
they dare not attempt to do directly"
Speaking directly Of the bill spon.
sored by Senator Glass, Democrat of
Virginia, former Secretary of the
Treasury, Norbeck said he heartily con-
CURED in most of the other proposals
except the branch banking extension
plan.
He said -four or five" other committee
members agreed with him. He declined
to name them nor did they sign the
minority report.