Evening star., 1932-07-09
A TRIBUNA, San Jose.-In an
exclusive interview with repre-
sentative of La Tribuna recently,
President Jiminez stated that

| - President Jiminez stated that
the most important duty con-
| fronting him is to provide for the ex-
penses of the government, and to keep
strictly within the limits of the budget.
He is of the opinion that it Is the
| duty likewise of his government to
liquidate the debts of the previous ad-
ministration, and that policies viii be
formulated accordingly
1t may take some time to accom-
| plish this, however, and he considers
| that the first thing the new govern
ment has to do is to make a careful
survey of the industrial and financial
capacities of the whole country. Presi-
dent Jiminez feels the situation OF the
people is definitely revealed. When the
actual conditions are known by those
| in authority, they will be Immediately
communicated to the entire country, so
that all may unite in bringing about
revival.
Fhe courage, industry and loyalty of
Costa Ricans have not failed in other
emergencies, and President Jiminez is
sure of whole-soulsd support in his
| efforts to relieve the present distresses.
| An optimistic view of the govern
ment's intentions has already been
| taken by the bankers of Costa Rica,
who have given assent to the proposals
of the minister of finance, Senor Carlos
Brenes, that they grant the government
loan Of from one to one and a half
million colonies (46.5 cents) to discharge
obligations incurred by the retiring ad-
ministration of Don Oleto Gonzalez
Viquez Senor Brenes has not as yet
stated the terms or nature of the Sc
curities which will be offered the banks
| IN return for the accommodation.
Don Ricardo JimineZ has been in the
presidential chair, for the third time
| in his life, less than week, but already
we note tremors of life and action in
the chill inertia which has held us so
long in its talons.
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Youthful Outlaws
Troublesome in Scotland.
Evening Times, Glasgow.-To the Edi-
tor: l read an account in the paper OF
four youths who had stolen motor car
from Maryhill, knocked down police
man in Govan, left the car stranded in
Dumfriesshire, stolen another car and
were arrested. The ring leader was ap-
parently fined f5 and the others we're
fined e..
The solicitor for the defense pied
that it was youthful escapade, joy
ride, etc. What about the inconven-
ience to the owners, apart from the dam
age to the cars? What do the insur-
ance companies think of the business?
This sort of thing is far too common
and trifling fines are farce. I am.
etc.-H. NJ.
Vienna Industrialist
Adopts Cheerful Slogan.
Neues Wiener Tagblatt, Vienna.-A
well known industrialist in Vienna,
conspicuous among his depressed con-
temporaries because he has managed to
retain a sense of humor, recently sur
prised his friends with an inexpensive,
but very timely and original present.
1t consisted of a sparkling stickpin
bearing the inscription, please do not
mention the depression!"-a modern
transpoSition of the ancient VienneSe
proverb. For best results, ignore
nothing!"
A bright idea, this! 1t seems to
be, in fact, the only promising method
OF combating the economic crisis. At
least, the badge will save its Wearer
the annoyance Of being continually re-
minded OF the unpleasantness OF pres
ent-day life by those well meaning but
mistaken acQuaintances who harbor the
notion that none but themselves have
any worries these days. unless one
should count the worries occasioned by
the apparent absence Of any other topic |
Of conversation.
His newly decorated lapel should /
really be expected to bring a greater |
harvest in terms OF genuine happiness
than the naoS8 costly and cherished off