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Evening star., 1932-09-27
Geneva Hears Some Truths.

Plain speaking is not common in
Geneva, especially where the efficacy
and effectiveness Of the League of Ma
tions are concerned. Yesterday, when
the thirteenth annual Assembly was
convened. there was 8 marked excep-
ton to the rule. for candor was en-
a, throned in the place usually occupied
by alibi.
1t fell to the lot OF the spokesman Of
almost the newest Of nations, the Irish
Free State, to fling the unpalatable but
unadorned truth in the Leagues teeth.
Opening the Assembly in his role of
president OF the Council, President
De Valera declared, roundly, that "the
League Is on trial" If it continues un-
able or unwilling to come to grips with
measures to prevent or punish war
makers, whether they be great or small,
, and without fear or favor, then. Presi-
dent De Valera asserted, the covenant
will be turned into scrap Of paper by
the powers that invented 1t as the
worlds sure shield against war and
war-breeding ornaments.
The unorthodoX realism thus intro
duced into the Assembly proceedings
was not confined to President De Va
1era. 1t was duplicated and emphasized
by M. Nicholas Politis Of Greece, just
elected president Of the Assembly. For
for the first time the League was not
regaled on such an occasion with statu-
tory platitudes of secretariat origin,
narrating in rose-tinted accents the
elories of Geneva's recent achievements
n Polits set forth instead how war
Evening star., 1932-09-27

seems to be Of . different opinion.
Doubtless he had support In the past
from Democrats in Iowa, who desired to
send q man to the Senate who would
cause trouble for the regular Republic
ans and the administration. But these
Democrats this year have an idea that
they might elect a candidate Of their
own and have deserted Brookhart.
Just what the independent Mr.. Brook
hart expects to get out Of the projected
three-cornered race Is not apparent.
He may believe that he can win. al
though the disaster which overcame him
In the primary, when he ran far behind
Henry Field, would scarcely encourage
him to believe that the farmers Of Iowa
really care to send him back to Wash
ington. Possibly he is Of the opinion
that his candidacy will aid the Demo.
crat. Louis j. Murphy. in his race for
the Senate, and that Mr. Brookhart will
then be In q position to run for the
Senate again when Senator Dickinson's 5
term expires.
As an Independent progressive candi-
date for the Senate Mr.. Brookhart will
be in position to lambaste the Hoover
administration to his hearts delight, If
he so desires, giving aid and comfort
to the Roosevelt Garner ticket. The
Iowa Senator hoped off the Republican
reservation in 1924, when he supported
the late Senator La Toilette of Wiscon-
sin, the then progressive candidate for
President. In retaliation the Republic
ans Of Iowa jumped to the Democratic
senatorial nominee, Senator Steck, and
elected him by narrow margin. TWO
years later Mr. Brookhart ran for
the Republican senatorial nomination
against the late Senator Cummings, and
defeated him and subsequently was
again elected Senator.
Mr.. Brookhart is an ardent dry.
Murphy, the Democratic nominee for
the Senate, is demanding repeal Of the
eighteenth amendment, while Henry
Field has come out for the Republican
platform plank on prohibition, calling
for submission of an amendment to re-
wise the eighteenth amendment.
Brookhart's entry into the race may,
after ALL aid the candidacy Of the man
who defeated him, Henry Field. 1t is
by no means sure that Brookhart will
draw all his strength from the Repub-
lican ranks. He may take as many or
more voters away from Murphy, the
Democrat. Indeed, that is what may be
expected, according to well informed
observers in Iowa. Whatever happens,
the entry of Senator Brookhart into the
campaign is likely to add to the general
excitement around election time.
Evening star., 1932-09-27

Is going on In both hemispheres, war
among League members, and not mere
ly disputes, conflicts, hostilities and
undeclared war, but erim-visaged war
itself. in all its unabashed, CORY self.
international organization has been
powerless TO prevent It," M. Polltis
pointed out with disconcerting frank
ness. 1T was put to work Immediately.
to limit wars duration and effects, but
only mediocre results have been obtain
ed" Apparently the Greek statesman
had Manchuria mainly in mind, but
the sanguinary events into which sew
era1 South American countries have
plunged or are about to leap also come
within the scope of M. Politis' castiga-
ticn.
President De Valera told the assem-
bly, that radical measures" are neces-
sary in the fields alike of war preven-
tion and disarmament If economic COL
lapse" on an even more globe wide
scale than present conditions Is to be
averted. Claiming up the dogs Of war
in South America may prove possible
without too radical measures" at &C.
neva. How the league Is to save its
face in China, with Japan standing firm
for the independence of Manchukuo,
will be far more serious task. The
Assembly yesterday elected five vice
presidents. Japan brought up in the
rear Of the poll, trailing even Mica
ragua. 1t was straw vote indicating
mind when the League grapples finally,
If it ever does, with the japanese ad-
venture in Manchuria.
Evening star., 1932-09-27
Poor Relief Next Winter.
From the Rutland Daily Herald.

From the Rutland Daily Herald.
OF no less Importance than the cleo
tion Of a President, in fact, of more
immediate Importance to the average
community. is the problem of caring
for this Winters poor and jobless.
Back of the ill-advised and unfor-
tunate descent of the bonus expedition
ary force on Washington. back of the
recent demand for cash payment Of
the bonus certificates, back of the
strange waves of crime and new forms
OF racketeering lies the indisputa5le
fact that q lot CT men and women are
be cold and hungry this Winter.
Honest people out Of work some
times turn dishonest. Folks too proud
to ask for help from the town" have
already been compelled to do so and
more Of them will need help before
Spring. The possibilities of suffering.
distress and their resultant attributes
Of desperate crime are very real. Their
incidence should not be contemplated
with indifference or contempt.
Already there are signs that the
problem may be too much for routine
relief in Vermont towns and cities. In
some Of them the problem Of poor re-
lief is already crucial; it will grow
worse with cold weather. In every town
with Industrial interests unemployment
and gradual dissipation of savings
have created problem greater than
last year.
City. town and State authorities
should face this situation before over
whelmed by 1t. and the present tenn
pofary ifterregnum in the political sit
uation would Be O. good time to get to-
gether and talk thiup over.
Evening star., 1932-09-27
The Independent Mr.. Brookhart.

Senator Smith W. Brookhart of Iowa,
defeated for the Republican senatorial
nomination in the party primary, has
finally announced that he will run for
reelection as q progressive" Mr..
Brookhart was roundly beaten in the
primary by Henry Fled. seed dealer and
radio operator, last Spring. Since then
he has, at least outwardly, been un-
decided as to whether he would enter
the race as an Independent. Recently
he went to Iowa to look over the situ-
alton, particularly the farmers strike,
and is of the opinion that the rebellion
is too sweet for me to keep out"
Mr.. Brookhart may find, however,
that the rebellion will be largely against
himself, once the fight is on. The en-
battled farmers of Iowa have had no
particular benefit from Mr.. Brookhart
in his years in the Senate. He has
ranted against Wall Street and the
railroads. But he has accomplished
nothing. No measure has been put
through Congress to benefit the farmers
and there have been rnany-which
bears his name. Probably the farmers
Of Iowa have reached the conclusion
that they can do without the services
Of Senator BrookhArt. although be
Evening star., 1932-09-27
New Measure in Manchuria
ArOuses Criticism of Toxic

Times Herald brings out the point that.
even though tie pact has been violated
by Japan. We are not "in any way
obligated to the use of force in ousting
Japan end in giving sovereignty over
the country to some Chinese claimant.
which is even now barely able to MAIN
tain an appearance of authority over
limited and distant portion Of the
once gerat empire
Conditions in China itself are blamed
by some papers for the aggressive action
of Japan. The San Antonio Express
declares: Little hope for China's uni
fication will appear so long as factional
dissensions shall cause continual changes
in government personnel at Marking
Such shifts enable petty war lords in
outlying provinces to maintain virtual
independence. and also afford alien in
terests opportunities to profit at Chinas
expense" The Chicago Daily News
thinks the League Of Nations will seek
light on the essential question whether
the people of Manchuria desire to be
independent of China. whether they
were permitted by the japanese military
forces to determine the matter for
themselves and without coercion, and
whether Manchukuo. the pseudo
sovereign nation. would be permitted by
Japan to give up its independence and
reaffirm its allegiance to China" The
comment of the Rochester Times Union
is to the effect that "a cvnic might say
that China has the treaties and Japan
the territory. Yet that would not fully
depict the situation claims this paper,
predicting Of Manchuria. with its over
whelming Chinese population. that
mot in 10 years. not in 100 years. will
it become japanese" AS to the establish
ment Of the independent state Of Man.
chukuo out of Chinese Manchuria. the
30,000,000 Chinese in the province had
no more to say about the process than
did the inhabitants of Monte Carlo or
East Newark" contends the Newark
Evening News.
That Japan has been excited, wildly
excited. too much out of her mind to be
able to think calmly of what she has
been doing or what the consequences
are likely to be-" and that. therefore.
it behooves the other nations to deal
with her more carefully than they would
otherwise CO." is the contention of the
youngstown Vindicator. In the opinion
Of the Appleton PoSt-CreScent "the
japanese are making the same mistake
Germany made before the war."
Evening star., 1932-09-27
Highlights on the Wide World
Excerpts From Newspapers of Other Lands

When medics discuss shoes and cob
blerS discuss medicine We never get
much enlightenment on either subject.
Each should confine himself to what
he understands. for vague and vagrant
parleyings on important matters only
lead to anarchy and chaos.
And such is the situation among US
today. The whole world takes up with
every fancy of any philosophy which
relief from prevailing tribulations- Peo-
pie no longer pause to examine the
merits of the scheme, or the conipe-
tence of its sponsor, but continually
adopt with the utmost alacrity and
certitude each successive proposal.
And there is never any scarcity OF
advisers These do not stop to con-
slider whether they are endowed with
extraordinary or merely normal IN
telligence. or whether they really know
everything or even anything about the
subject on which they are proferring
advice.
Consider, for instance. the absurdl-
ties of some laws and DEGREES of Con-
gress. The Deputies more often than
not display veritable profundity OF
ignorance in matters which vitality con-
Germ the interests Of the people, and,
regardless of every good intention. dls-
pose of theme in a method producing
the exact opposite Of the Dement'S
sought.
Thus we see ourselves governed in
these days not by the wisest IN our
body polite, but rather by men OF COM
paratively feeble intellect whose leg1s-
lative logic and statutory exploits would
furnish us with an ineXhaustible series
of things to laugh at were We not SO
busily engaged in trying to escape the
dire results of all their fatuous enact
ments. We will have this type of civic
leader Just so long as our citizenry Is
disposed to believe everything it hears
and believe that every egoist with a
propensity for talking is an authority
on problems national, industrial or So
cial, as his particular theme may in
sist Attention should be given, however.
only to those men well informed, who
can discuss these questions as tech
nicians, as real experts and as stu
dents, unless We are totally Indifferent
to the future state OF our country,
which is quite likely to become other
wise even worse than the present.
Evening star., 1932-09-27
Cotton Quality.
From the Charlotte Observer.

From the Charlotte observer.
The first Of q series Of weekly reports
by the Department of Agriculture on the
years cotton crop has to do with quail
ity, and the report issued last Friday
makes interesting disclosure, showing.
as it does, an advance by the farmers
in growing a better quality. The results
of ginnings from eight States indicate
percentage ''tenderable" on future con-
tracts ranging from 84.7 for Alabama
to s9.s per cent for South Carolina. this
showing that the Palmetto crop Is
almost 100 per cent tenderable, a fact
indicating agricultural progress In that
State worthy Of remark; 1t is further
95 per cent Is "tenderable." The record
tops the South. The next best record
is made by Texas, with 97.6; Oklahoma
coming jutt a little ahead Of Alabama.
the low State. with 882 per cent. The
North Carolina grading was not included
in the first report. but it is likely to
develop that the Tar Heel farmers not
only grow more cotton to the acre than
Texas, but better grade.
Evening star., 1932-09-27

halfway positions between the stand
ara meridians to zllt the convenience
OF railroads or to meet the demands of
the communities affected. The Inter-
state Commerce Commission has jurr-
diction In this matter.
Q: How many kinds OF --e- -ables are
used for food in this country?-C. B.
A. Most families use but twelve or
have for sale through the year 49,,
fifty varieties.
9; What does a praying mantis eat9-
A. A mantis is any of the cursorial
0rh0pter0uS insects OF the genus
mantis and allied genera constituting
fns fne its htsmlly .aa manti9as @ It is Iemsrkab1e
us stout anterior legs In manner sug-
gestlng nands folded In prayer. 1t preys
upon other insects and is perfectly
harmless.
q. How deep is the water as 1t goes
over Niagara Falls?-H. r. w.
A. The depth of the water on the
crest OF the American Fall at Niagara
measures from one and one-half feet
to four feet under usua, conditions.
The depth Of the water OF the Horse
shoe Fall is not definitely known, al
made to compute 1t.
q. Where is the exact eeoeraphical
center Of the United States?-F. =, B.
A. The eastern part Of Smith County,
Kans., latitude 80 degrees so minutes,
longitude SO degrees IS minutes, is the
geographical center of the United States.
q. Please name some Of the old hand
wrought hinges. s.
A. Perhaps the best known are the
II hinges and HI hinges, often called
Holy Lord hinges" Others are the
butterfly strap and rams horn hinges.
@. Is there a religious denomination
which does not use any hymns in its
religious Services?-W. b. c.
A: One OF the distinguishing features
Of the religious worship of the Asso-
ciated Reformed Presbyterian Church
is that praise Is by means exclusively OF
metr1cal versions Of the Psalms.
A. 4. B Sh'' was the s'l''a d0r'F'-
A. 1t was an experimental pattern
In fact, there were two, one struck In
1878 and one in 1880. The propor-
cioudi duldiSdHl Tie IlISC gOlOlQ dol
lar was 16 lilo grains of silver. 9-10
grains OF copper to l grain Of gold.
The second goloid dollar had propor-
tionately "a grains of silver to / Of
gold. The plan never had the sanction
OF Congress, nor was 1t ever reported
to that body.
q. How was the NEUROLOGICAL faun
supposed to look?-W. E.
A. A faun was one Of the lesser
deities of the woodland and was rep
resented in human form. but with
pointed ears. small horns and tail and
sometimes with the hind legs of goat.
Q. Are the Virgin Islands very
hot?-J H.
A. The annual temperature range
is from "a to 81 degrees Fahrenheit.
The relative humidity is usually below
60 per cent, falling considerably below
this at noon. Reinfall is usually about
three inches a month.
Q. How many calories does an adult
need each day?-B. F.
A. As q rule. it is appropriate to
assume that an American man or
woman who leads a quiet life at home.
with little exercise, requires about
$500 calories. If engaged in sedent2rv
occupation 5000 calories are required.
A moderate amount CT exercise. or
laborer doing light work. needs about
$500 calories. For hard work 40c0
calories or more are necessary.
Evening star., 1932-09-27

His satisfaction in being magazine
editor must, Of course, depend on what
Alfred E. Smith puts into the pages of
the Outlook. The late George Harvey
found evident qualification In establish
ing Harveys Weekly for harsh criticism
of the late Woodrow Wilson. What
ever his private enjoyment may have
been, it did not advance his political
prospects in the slightest.
Evening star., 1932-09-27
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

What do you need to know? Is there
some point about your business or per-
scnal life that puzzles you? Is there
something you want to know without
delay? Submit your question to Frederic
J. Haskin, Director Of our washington
Information Bureau. He Is employed to
help you. Address your inquiry to The
Evening Star Information Bureau,
Frederic J. Haskin. Director, Washing
ton. D. c., and inc1ose cents in coin
or stamps for return postage.
@. How many secretaries has Presl-
dent Hoover? What salary does each
reIs'ya-h a. he has - three secretaries-1aw-
renee Richey, Walter H. Newton and
Theodore G.. Joslin The compensation
Is listed at $4,000 each.
g. Is 1t true that q Chinese dentist
extracts teeth with his fingers, without
the aid of forceps?-L. j. B.
A. Until recently Chinese dentists
were trained to extract any tooth from
a patients mouth without using instru-
ments and solely by the strength In
their fingers, and were 50 trained for
this by repeated extraction Of wooden
pegs driven into board. The muscles
of their hands and fingers were 50 de-
veloped that this was possible.
q. How many saloons were there in
the United States before prohibition
went into Effects. E.
A. There were 177,790 saloons, 1000
breweries and 236 distilleries.
@. How many Negroes have attended
West Point?-W. L. A.
A. Three Negroes have been gradu-
ated and 10 others have attended the
Academy for a period, but have not
completed the course.
@. Who pays for cargo which Is Jet
tisoned?-M. s. T.
A. All loss which arises from extra =
ordinary sacrifices made for the preser-
vation Of q ship, such as throwing over
board part of the cargo or cutting away
masts or sails, is borne prOportionately
by all who are interested.
called Bright Eyes?-B. S.
A. Susette La Flesche was an Omaha
Indian writer and lecturer. who began
her public work under the name Bright
Eyes. She used her influence particu-
larly to prevent the removal OF entire
tribes to other lands.
Q. How long was the front in the
World War?-F B. T.
A. The total front consisted Of ap-
proximately 400 miles.
@. What kind Of lace is babbinet?-
c. A. C.
A. 1t Is lace with a hexagonal eye
let. manufactured by machinery in
imitation Of the lace made on pillow
O. Who first used the word "It" to
mean feminine charm?-M. p.
A. While Elinor Glyn is credited with
the creation of the slang term, Rudyard
Kipling had used it in the same sense in
1904 in story called Mrs. Bathnost.' y
@. How long was Old Ironsides in ac-
tive service?-M. N.
A. The ship saw eighty years of active
service. The frigate was engaged in
three wars-the War of 1912, the Mexi-
can War and the Civil War.
@. How much wire is used in making
window screen?-N. M.
A. In full-sized screen there Is about
mile Of wire.
O. How long a race is the automobile
classic in indianapolis on Memorial
day?-V. L. A.
A. 1t Is a FIVE hundred mile race.
O. Why aren't the time zones bound
ed by straight lines north and south?-
r. A.
A. The boundaries depart from the
Evening star., 1932-09-27

Fears that Germany will insist on re-
arming are widely discussed, with a
rather grim inclination, it would ap-
pear, to settle any future question OF
war guilt as far in advance as pos
Sible.
Evening star., 1932-09-27

Inquiries are being made as to
whether the governor Of the Bank Of
England pays his own way when on a
trip to America and also as to any
special expense account for Prof. Skim
ner Budget balancing has its perplex-
tiles even in the very highest finance.
Evening star., 1932-09-27

Renewed efforts are being made by
A, Capone to hasten his release. The
desire for freedom Is natural, but events
have moved SO rapidly that so far as his
position in affairs would be concerned
he would probably feel less like q con-
quering hero than like Rip Van Wrinkle
Evening star., 1932-09-27

Charges of undue theatricism have
been made against James J. Walker
whose acquaintance with Broadway
must enable him to know how hare
it is for a local political performer te
take an encore after Tammany ha.
set the stage for the next act.
Evening star., 1932-09-27

As a progressive nation it is Japan's
privilege. it may be assumed, to attempt
to slow down the plans Of other nations
which do not coincide with her own
ambitious projects.
Evening star., 1932-09-27
SHOOTING STARS.
BY rHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Passing Light.

The Passing Light.
When nights grow longer and the DAY
In haste goes shiyerin' by,
When skies once mild are bleak an gray
And winds all sadly sigh,
I draw the curtains 'gainSt the chill
An feel the old desire
To spend some time jes' sittin' still
An lookin' at the fire.
The sunshine slowly stored within
Some fine an sturdy tree
Leaps out, a prisoned soul, to win
A tardy hour Of glee.
Then only lifeles ashes fill
The spot where flames leaped higher
And dazzled me, as sat still
Jes lOOkin' at the fire.
Evening star., 1932-09-27

Suggestions Of "a political market"
burden the imagination with unlimited
possibilities as to what might happen
if bulls, bears, elephants and donkeys
we're turned loose for an unrestricted
frolic in Wall Street.
Evening star., 1932-09-27

The myth lady, Pandora. who was
supposed to have opened q box releas-
ing all kinds of troubles, may easily be
pictured as being in present debate
with that estimable modern goddess
Polyanna.
Evening star., 1932-09-27
Important Distinction.

"Now appeal to you as q farmer. "
began the man with a political argu-
ment on his mind.
We'll, you needn't" replied Farmer
Corntossel. II amt no farmer. I've
read all the scientific literature about
tillin' the soil an I'm two crops in debt
fur improved machinery I'm an expert
agriculturiSt.
Evening star., 1932-09-27
Art and Muscle.

From the Los Angeles Times.
Mussolinis efforts toward physical
improvement Of his countrymen seem
to be bearing unexpected fruit. An
opera tenor has been sent 70 jail toe
beating up his director.
Evening star., 1932-09-27
To Be Determined.

Lady" said Flooding Pete, "is that
dog going to take bite out Of me?"
Cant you see he has a good DISPOSE
tion?" snapped the woman. "He began
to wag his tail as soon as he set eyes
on you"
IT know It. But Is he wagging his
tail because he's friendly or because
he's hungary?"
Evening star., 1932-09-27

fairer to all than this. Nothing could
be clearer and more to the point than
this succinct, dispassionate and gener-
ally informing study.
Evening star., 1932-09-27
Various Pursuits.

Ere long our statesmen will obtain
A little intermiSsion;
And some will lecture once again
And some will Just 90 fishin'.
Evening star., 1932-09-27
THEODORE W. MOVES. ). Editor /

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OutdOne.

An eagle saw an airship pass
And said, with a discouraged sigh,
MY style is out of date. Alas!
wish they'd teach me how to fly!"
Evening star., 1932-09-27

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