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Evening star., 1933-06-18
CRATUTTIES
BY THE RIGHT REV. JAMES FREEMAN. D. d. L. D.. L,
Bishop OF ashngon.

every part of the land is facing larger
world of action. They will presently
learn that all attainment, emoluments
and rewards are costly. There is a
kind of mendicancy in which reputable
people sometimes indulge that is utterly
unworthy and reprehensible. 1t finds
expression in such phrases as: THE
world owes me living" 1t finds ex-
preston again in the lives of those who
are seeking for profits of one kind and
another that they have never earned
and that come out of the pockets Of
other people. We endeavor to correct
this form Of mendicancy through legis-
lation, but laws on the statute books
rarely, If ever, effect changes in the
moral qualities Of men.
We have been learning some serious
lessons in these recent tragic years,
and let us hope that one of the most
valuable we have learned is that which
concerns just compensation for just
and well done labor. Every American
boy and girl should be seriously ad-
monished, as they face the new age
in which We are living, that their only
hope and security reside in securing
rewards through effective and loyal
service. To get something for nothing
Is destructive of both efficiency and
character.
AS we take a survey Of life 1t Is
exhilarating to note that those who
have attained the most notable places
in our industrial, economic and po-
ntical life have, without exception, been
men who paid the price and paid it
readily and gladly. When 1t comes to
the building Of character, of the ac-
quiring of those strong moral quail
ties or virtues that stand us in stead
when we face difficult situations, we
find that they are acquired through
effort and struggle.
The virtues of our fathers and
mothers we may respect and honor. but
they prove of little worth to us when,
alone and single-handed, we face the
emergencies and exigencies Of life.
Jesus affirmed IF any man will
come after Me, let him deny himself
and take up his cross daily and follow
Me" This means the subordination Of
our selfish wills to His, the recogni-
ton Of the old adage that Virtue is
it's own reward"
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population perforce imports most Of ita
food supply.
The people are distinct chronological
group. They are called Finns by their
neighbors, but they speak Of them
selves as the Suomi. Their origin II
lost in mystery. Most authorities con-
slider them allied to the Hungarians or
Magyars. but they also are thought to
have strong Nordic affiliations They
appear in history in their present locale
about 800 AID. Perhaps they are de-
scendants Of the Scythians of Herodo-
tus, race which disappeared about 100
BIC. No one knows for certain. But it
is incontrovertible that in modern times
they have been consistently celebrated
for their hardihood, their courage and
their persstency.
In the twelfth century they were
conquered by the Swedish King, Eric
TX, better known as st. Eric. Chris
tianity was brought to them by Henry,
Bishop of Uppsala, supposed to have
been an Englishman, now the nations
particular patron. The country long
was the scene of conflict between
Sweden and Russia. In 1909 the whole
territory was absorbed in the Russian
Empire. But a code Of fundamental
laws" sacred to the masses, survived
all the carnage, all the changes of
centuries, and because of it Finland
was accorded constitution when other
portions Of the Cars realm were
denied even the merest shadow Of self
government. Nicholas II tried in vain
to reduce the population to serfdom.
When he abdicated the Finnish Diet
seized the opportunity afforded by the
established on June II, 1919.
Culturally, Finland is akin to her
Scandinavian neighbors Education
was not compulsory until 1921, but
there are three universities and fine
system of secondary schools. Native
arts of the household variety are an
esthetic tradition among the women,
and excellent wood carving is done by
the men. There have been some
eminent painters and some great
masters in the art Of fine printing.
Music, however, appears to be the most
authentic utterance of the people.
They have produced the composer Jan
Sibelius and number of other talented
harmonists.
Altogether, Finland deserves to be
better known, better appreciated. She
may be small, she may be remotely
situated, but she is admirable. Many
of her children have come to America,
and they have made good citizens.
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The most valuable things that come
to us in life we earn. Work has its
compensations and they mean more to
us and serve us better than any gratulty
which a generous hand bestows upon
us. One who has had wide experience
in professional service affirms that "the
most expensive way to acquire anything
is to have it given to you" On first
examination this seems highly improb-
able, but the more We reflect upon it
the truer it seems. Take education as
an example. Nothing can come to the
student except through his own efforts
and strivings. He may find the three
RS" difficult to master. but he will
never master them if the teacher Is
overindulgent. No one ever comes to
any degree of eminence because an
other does his work for him.
Everything we get and have has a
market value, and to acquire it we pay
the price Angelo was right when he
said: Genius is hard mistress" He
knew this from long and laborious work
as he painted his immortal pictures or
carved his matchless marbles Webster
declared, concerning a passage in one
of his most notable utterances, that he
had treasured it and studied it for
many years seeking the opportunity to
use it at the right time and in the
right place.
There are thousands of students
graduating from our schools and uni
versities at this time of the year. Many,
probably most of them, have worked
hard for their honors, and those who
have been consistent know that what
they have acquired has come to them.
not through the favor of the teacher,
but through long hours of application
and study. There are doubtless thou
sands of other students who have barely
attained the passing mark, but will re-
ceive their diplomas, who are conscious
in their inmost souls that the distinc-
ton that they have attained has been
secured to them in large part through
the efforts of others or because of an
undue dependence upon the generosity
of those who have supplemented their
deficiencies. In word, their diploma
is gratuity and they need to be re-
minded that the most expensive way to
acquire anything is to have it given to
them. This army of young people in
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Treatment of Progressives Under
The Two Roosevelt Administrations

cordingly. But that's just the ques-
tion--how Is one to treat them?
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AS we said. President Roosevelt has
been kindness itself. Two of them
of the old school, and Senator Cutting
Of New Mexico, typical Of the new-he
invited into his cabinet. Could any,
thing have been more, politically speak
ing, emilypost? They refused, and he
wanted them to go as delegates to the
London Economic Conference. Was
this, or was this not, old-fashioned
chivalry at its finest? We will not
pause for reply.
He has given them appointments, he
has given them legislation, like a
benignant Santa Claus he has stuffed
their stocking with everything they
have asked for these many years
imitation, silver. public works. Muscle
Shoals He has even gone so far, in
the case Of ex-Senators Blaine of Wis
consin and Brookhart of Iowa. as to
look after his Republican neighbors'
lame ducks. Verify, there has been all
the Joy over these Western Republic
their hearts would require. Yet what
do they do to requite it?
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Mr.. Cutting, beetle-browed, stoutish,
low-voiced, pouts protests against this
and that activity Of the administra-
ton. Mr.. Johnson, the sole survivor of
the oratorical school which lifts eyes
to high heaven and the press gallery
the while he rolls resounding "and,
sirs" and Saye, sirs" around, about,
athwart the Senate chamber. excori-
ates any lessening of the war debt
obligations by so much as penny, sir!
1t will be interesting to see If the
foundations now being laid for stronger
Western wing, as it were. to the Demo-
cratic party will be a help or a
hindrance to the policies, foreign and
domestic, upon which the main struc-
ture must finally rest. 1t will be In
teresting, too, to see If President
Roosevelt continues to catch the
Progressives by putting salt on their
tails or If he is compelled to resort to
stronger methods.
Personally, we do not advocate a re-
turn to the big stick. It isn't neces-
sary. with Congress constituted as it Is
at present. In our opinion, few smart
raps with ye olde carpet-slipper ought
to be sufficient.
DOWNRIGHT. 1Q32N
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Cermany's Claims to
Armaments Equality
BY WILLIAM BIRD.

PARIS, June 17-Attention in both
British and American diplomatic cir
cles has turned to the naval aspect of
German claims to equality in arma-
ments. It is understood that this ques-
ton figured largely in the three cor
nered conversations here between Am
bassador Norman Davis and the British
and French
Public opinion in England and the
United States has until now looked at
the question of German ornaments al
most exclusively from the point Of view
of land and air forces. From this point
of view there is no doubt that, on the
whole, opinion has been favorable to
Germany. The average citizen has felt
that the allies, in the Versailles treaty,
duction of armaments and that this re-
duction ought, in principle, to be as
sweeping as that imposed on Germany.
This opinion was the easier to swal-
low in that it did not appear to affect
the situation of either England or
America very seriously. The principal
sufferers would be the French and their
allies, and there was something of a
secret satisfaction that France and the
system of alliances between the French
and the Poles and the Little Entente
should be pulled down from their su-
premacy.
X X X
But when the naval side Of the ques-
ton is examined the matter looks Diff
ferent The Germans until lately have
carefully kept their naval ambitions In
the background, following their usual
tactics of getting satisfaction on one
point at time.
Then, at the naval review at Kiel,
Chancellor Hitler let the cat out Of the
bag. Talking to the officers of the fleet
and to huge throng Of enthusiastic
followers, Der Fuehrer" said:
THE government has come to Kiel
to salute the German fleet. Their visit
is at the same time a profession of
faith. Our desire for peace is strong,
but our decision is absolute to regain
for the German people their liberty and
equal rights with other peoples"
1t is impossible to interpret this
speech otherwise than as a warning
that after obtaining equality In land
armaments Germany intends to de-
mand naval equality likewise.
This would mean that England would
be asked to reduce herSdeet 70 the pro-
Evening star., 1933-06-18
No Dress Suits.

perfectly dreadful scandal has de-
veloped in dear old London. American
delegates to the World Monetary and
Economic Conference, stopping at
C,aridge's Hotel, have transgressed reg
ulations as rigid as those of the cele-
brated Medes and Persians. They have
appeared at dinner In ordinary street
attire. The shocking sight has out
ragged major domos head walters and
other flunkeys to whom kings are a
commonplace. A formal protest has
been registered. The management Of
the establishment has asked the Yankees
TO conform to the sartorial dicta Of the
hostelry Orwell, eat with the servants +!
Former Gov. Cox and Senator James
Couzens, a special dispatch to the New
York Herald Tribune says, are removing
to leased houses Of their own. Other
members Of the group, 1t may be sup
posed, are rushing away to the tailors
of Bond street. The minority that hap
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dollars, was 1884 per cent Of the March
figure, but only 99.5 measured in sterling.
The index figures for France, Germany,
Italy and Japan bore about the same
relation in April to those of March as
in the United Kingdom. Figures avail
able for May indicate that during that
month the general wholesale price index
for the United Kingdom advanced some
the rise was fully 3la per cent.
Although the decline of the dollar
has presumably played a real role in
commodity price advances all over the
world, that role has not been the only
one-perhaps not even a major one.
(Copyright, 1880
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Little Finland.

Other nations Of Europe may default,
but not little Finland. A mere pigmy
among the giant powers she may be,
but honor means something to her.
She pays her debts. On Thursday last,
when the stipulated hour arrived, she
stepped up to the cashiers window and
made good her pledge. Her fulhllment
of her obligation entities her to the
respect OF the American people.
Finland Is the land of thousand
lakes" which formerly was grand
duchy Of imperial Russia. She became
independent December 6, 1917. OF her
total area Of approximately 100000
square miles, about thirty-five per cent
Is forest land and about eleven per
cent inland waterways. Manufactur-
iag 2 the principal industry and the
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portions Of the German feet, failing
which Germany would claim the right
to build an unlimited navy As the
American feet under the Washington
treaty is on parity with the British,
America also would have to reduce its
navy proportionately to the German
navy, or else allow another armament
race to begin.
Thus it is clear that the disarma-
ment question is not purely a CONT
mental one, but affects the United
States very directly. 1t is further re-
called that while the United States
did not ratify the Versailles treaty, the
disarmament clauses of that treaty are
reproduced In the separate treaty which
subsequently was signed between Ger
many and the United States.
l0opyyight, lo33A
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SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Learning,


We've listened to the speeches
BY radio day and night
And what experience teaches
We've endeavored to recite,
But this world is rather youthful,
As has been remarked before.
If it would be wise and truthful,
Why it's got to learn some more.
We've learned electric lighting.
We have even learned to fly.
But We still talk on of fighting
AS in ancient days gone by.
Well still keep bravely dreaming
OF the peace that is in store
Free frcm all dishonest scheming-
But we've got to learn some more.
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The Hamilton National Bank.

Since the fourth Of March more
than $25,0oo,0oo has been idle in q
number Of the banks Of Washington
which did not reopen after the bank
holiday ordered by the President to
tide over period of difficulty and
danger. After the recpening of some
Of the banks, upon demonstration that
their affairs were such as to justify
immediate resumption of business,
there remained number that were
not in technical position to warrant
their renewal Of operation. In short
time, however. plan was formulated
by which two of the major institu-
tions and number of the smaller ones
were to be merged in q single bank
under a joint management with a COM
bination Of assets satisfactory to the
requirements Of the Treasury Depart
ment.- Subscriptions to the stock of
the new institution were sought from
the stockholders of the member banks
to be merged into one institution and
from depositors and the business COM
munity generally. That stock has now
been subscribed to within a compara-
lively small fraction Of the total nee
essary to permit the opening OF the
bank with the full approval Of the
Government. The business interests of
the Capital. appreciating the urgent
desirability Of an early opening Of this
new institution, which will release more
than $10,ooo,00o in single day, are
now seeking to complete the subScrip-
ton of stock speedily SO that the bank
may open by the first of July.
The tying up Of millions Of the de-
posits in the banks that are now, it is
hoped, soon to be reopened in merged
form, has been a serious handicap to
business in Washington and to the gen.
eral welfare. This money has been
greatly needed in trade, in the meeting
Of obligations and for the meeting Of
living expenses. Those suffering from
this deprivation have been remarkably
patient, although the lack Of funds
has inflicted grave losses in some cases.
The hope of recovery has rested upon
the prospect of a reorganization on
sound foundations. Such reorganiza-
ton is now in sight, and only rela-
lively small amount is necessary to as
sure the opening of the doors Of the
new bank, successor to those that were
not permitted to open in March, and
the release Of the greater part OF the
deposit funds for business and per-
sonal uses.
In the spirit Of cooperation which
is now manifest on the part OF the
merchants of Washington who are pro-
posing the subscription of the final re-
manning thousands Of dollars OF capital
stock it cannot be doubted that success
Will quickly be achieved, and that the
new Hamilton National Bank will be
able to open its doors on the first OF
July in sound condition, Offered and
administered by competent and de-
pendable men, who have the full con-
fidence of the community. Immediate
benefits will flow from this opening tc
reach every section of the Capital and
directly and indirectly all Of It's people
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Commodity Prices and
Decline of i. S. Dollar
BY HARDEN COLFAX.

Just how much Of the rise In COM
modify prices is local and due to the
decline in the gold value of the dollar?
How much, on the other hand, is due TO
more fundamental causes underlying
real business recovery of, perhaps, a
worldwide extent? In other words, does
the present rise come from imitation or
does it mean recovery?
Washington observers believe there
are evidences of real business upturn
all over the world. They believe that
comparison. between wholesale COM
modify prices in the United States dur
ing the past two months and in other
commercial countries, notably Great
Britain and Canada, will throw some
light on this subject. They are inclined
to regard the gain in commodity prices
as the herald of a general upturn, and
point out that. just as a price decline
has always preceded a major economic
depression, so, when the slump has lost
its impetus and an upturn is due
wholesale prices of basic raw materials
usually lead the way.
Speaking in general terms, it NAV be
said that since April l there has been q
substantial advance in the prices of raw
materials in the United States. This
prices of raw materials we buy in for
eign countries, such as rubber, hides,
tin, copper, cotton, wool and silk, have
gone higher probably because Ameri-
can buying of these staples has been
stimulated.
On the other hand, grain prices In
the United States have been urged for
ward by causes which are undoubtedly
more local in character. American
wheat and corn are used much at home.
The rise in these staples, it is believed,
is largely to be accounted for by un-
favorable growing conditions in this
country as well as by the effect on the
popular mind Of legislation to limit
output and raise prices to a calculated
pre-war level.
comparison Of price indexes for
commodities in wholesale quantities in
different agricultural and industrial
countries Is not easy. The bases of these
indexes are not the same in all cases
and the methods Of computation yary.
Moreover the commodity groupings are
not always the same. At best only
approximations can be made. In most
of the European countries the base is
1913, the last full pre-war year. This
Is the case with Italy. France, Germany,
Sweden and some others. Great Britain.
however, uses the price figures of 1880
as 100 per cent; Poland, 1927; South
Africa, 1910; Japan, 1920, and Canada,
1925. Finally. currencies fluctuate, and
this often causes considerable variation
between the price as expressed in terms
of gold and that expressed in paper
money.
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In Canada last year at this time the
wholesale commodity price, converted to
the United States dollar equivalent, was
just above 81. This week it was SIS,
whereas in the Dominion dollar it was
65. In the United Kingdom the index
for April. measured IN United States
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The King and Queen of Siam will
come to America next year. The Kings
left eye needs treatment He should
be splendidly welcomed. His defective
vision is partly physical, and anyhow
there are no international debts in
volved that might cause anxiety because
Of his inability to see them.
Evening star., 1933-06-18
BY KATHERINE DAYTON.

We never did really believe that old
one about it hurting whoever spanked
us more than it Gid U.S. And since the
goings-on here In Washington this
past week we believe it less than ever.
AS matter Of fact, after comparing
the differences in disciplinary methods
of the first, or Republican Rooseveltian
dynasty, and this present one, we be-
lieve it not at all. After the thorough
and convincing demonstration we have
been witnessing we are prepared to
mightier than the pen, and the eff
cheney of the big stick as superior to
the velvet glove.
Moreover, we agree that to spare the
rod does spoil the child, and that soft
words butter no parsnips, particularly
when the parsnips, so to speak, are
members Of Congress And even more
particularly, what are known as its
Progressive members, who are spoiled
children Of politics.
Theodore Roosevelt, doubtless be-
cause he was one of them, understood
them thoroughly-we mean the Prog
ressives of his day, who differ consid-
erably from their brothers of today not
only externally but under the skin.
Those Of the first dynasty were rugged,
raw-meat men, who wanted leader
who could lick his weight in wildcats
by golly! Their ideas spring from con-
tact with the actual stuff Of living.
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Today's Progressives are thoughtful,
well tailored inheritors apparently
chiefly concerned with translating
ideas into living President Franklin
D. Roosevelt has assumed-or had. until
just now-their leadership. He has
accorded them every consideration. He
has been tact itself in his dealings
with them He is the first politician
of either of the major parties who
fully realized the Importance of the
West, from which most Of the Progress
sives HE themselves, in nominating as
well as choosing a presidential candi-
date. From now on it must be realized
in all plans for presidential nomina-
tons and campaigns, that the hitherto
dispised four and six and eight and
twelve electoral votes Of the vast West
ern States with small populations have
all the power of David's sling to pre-
vail against such Goliaths as New York
and Ohio and Massachusetts,. for in
stance; and they must be treated ac-
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A marathon which proves how well
one man can resist exhaustion as COM
pared with others, may have basic sig
nificance in social development. If all
that science tells US about glands and
hormones can be completely verified,
the great primary test for attainment,
intellectual or athletic, will be found in
the capacity for physical endurance.
AS the French proverb has it. "he who
survives, conquers."
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The formal preferences of Senator
Glass will be satisfied in some degree
by postponement of further financial
investigation until all circuses have gone
into Winter quarters and can assert
no competition.
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gineer, to whom the National Capital Is
indebted fer its system Of beautiful.
broad and convenient streets and ave-
nues. The charm and advantages of
his noble plan are now apprent and
they are being appreciated more highly
every day. both by citizens and visitors;
yet comparatively few Of either class
know to whom they are indebted for
the great blessing now 50 much en-
ioyed.'
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Many disquisition on the complexi-
ties OF Gc-ce closes with the remark
of Lord Dundreary in the famous Eng
lish comedy after periods of sententious
soliloquy, That is one of those things
no fellow can find out"
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Nobody ventures to revive the Shake
speare-Bacon inquiry There is more
curiosity in the present study of en-
ployment distribution, as to who finances
the big musical shows.
Evening star., 1933-06-18

Congress has perfected a most inter-
esting mixture Of legislation on the eve
Of Summer vacation. Implied fur
ther directions are to set it in a warm
place and let It simmer. .,,.