Evening star., 1933-12-24


at the expense Of any one to make
a good story. It was remarked during
the last presidential campaign that
tooth when it came to discussing party
politics, and she never sacrificed her
opponent In order to make q telling
point. The Republican Woman, a
monthly magazine published by the
League of Republican Women Of Phila-
delphia, attests this, having in the
December issue an article, "The Re-
publican Party Will Come Back" which
deals clearly with women in politics,
and especially those holding public
office. There is an ancient Japanese
symbol, the three monkeys, who IL
lustrate the good advice, ''hear no evil,
speak no evil, see no evi," and Dolly
Gam must have been born under the
shadow Of the Shinto shrine, for such
is the tribute her friends pay her. In
her article just mentioned she gener-
ously says what the public in general
seems to believe relative to the depres-
sion, "It Is still with US. This Is not
said In criticism of the leaders Of the
present administration, for firmly be-
lieve they are striving desperately to
bring the Nation back to its former
status. I merely mention these things
to indicate the futility Of trying to cor
rect worldwide conditions by q mere
change in party government"
Apropos of the European visitors to
this country, whe are coming in on
every boat, the French government, with
a view of stimulating travel between
Great Britain and France, has agreed,
it is understood from recent cables, to
nf De
cilors that British week end tourists
shall be allowed to visit Paris without
passport.
1t seems that British visitors can
already visit the French Channel coast
resorts without passport, but Paris Is
anxious to see more British visitors III
the capital Of course, this agreement
must be reciprocal and will be made
on condition that the British govern
nent grant similar facilities to French
tourists who wish to spend the week
end in London.
What is charm? Mrs ]. Borden
Hartman will doubtless tell you and
demonstrate it at the same time when
she presideS at the opening series OF
lectures on What Is Charm" In the
ball room Of Sherry's in New York
early in the new year. These lectures
are for the benefit Of q fashionable
charity - the Mulberry Community
House, and are sponsored by Mrs. OIL
yer Hartman. Mrs. Egerton Winthrop,
Mrs. Dwight w. Morrow. Mrs j. Nor
man de R. Whitehouse and others. The
lectures are to be held at the noon
hour and are. not to be entirely along
psychological lines, though certain phe-
nomena seem to enter into the magic
grace Persons Of prominence IN var-
Gus fields of endeavor have been in
vited to give short talks on subjects
pertaining to their particular interests.
Then there will be sort OF an open
forum wherein the patronesses may
ask questions Of well known authori-
ties. Charm Is an elusive, indehnaole
something possessed by few and coV-
eted by many.
President Franklin Roosevelt's charm
seems to have penetrated to the mar
row of M. Bernard Fay'S bones, Tor
his new book, Roosevelt and HIS
America" Is a most enthusiastic bio
graphical story of the President. He
pronounces him the greatest living poll
tician, and after defining politics as
"the art of handling men" says Mr..
Roosevelt-and quote-"has enthralled
to the point Of consummate flnesse.
In speaking of the bitter warfare that
has frequently been waged between the
executive and legislative branches OF
the Government, he points to the Presi-
dents handling of Congress and shows
how adroit-not to say subtle he has
been in his dealings with it. The
author doubtless takes the same posi-
ton as those who understand the
President. that this ability springs In
part from his deep respect and def
ference to the law-making branch OF
the Government.
Mr.. Fay would also attribute that
indescribable Roosevelt charm-as he
does in his book, to a rich heritage
from the two families from which he
descended-the Flemish or distaf side
mixed with TIE rugged but stolid Dutch
Roosevelt ancestors, has lent a viva
ciOus charm to determined person.
ality. This French author is very pop
ular in the United States, where he
has been a lecturer at several Of the
large universities and is perhaps best
known to the reading public through
his BENJAMIN Franklin" and "Benja-
min Franklin Bache," grandSon-or is
It great?-of the distinguished philos-
opher so much beloved by the French
people.
There is a posthumously published
book of memoirs recently off the press,
by one of the most popular diplomats
France, or any other country. ever
sent to Washington. This delightful
book with the intriguing title, What
Me Befell," is by the late M. Jules j.
Jusserand, who was French envoy here
through five administrations, and who
endeared himself not only to society
but to the public in general by his
simplicity of manner and his unfailing
courtesy. There is deep regret that
death of the author.
M. Jusserand, was not a prolific
writer. but left his scholarly stamp on
all that he wrote. His Literary His
tory Of England" to the time of the
Civil War, and English Wayfaring
Life in the Middle Ages" were most
popular. To him Theodore Roosevelt
was a hero with whom he enjoyed
every moment whether walking, dining
or playing tennis. The Ambassadors
keen repartee often made him the life
of the party. On one occasion after
a hard walk and climb with Mr.. Roose,
for a swim in the Potomac; M. JUS
serand was chaffed by the President
for forgetting to remove his gloves, but
called back, 1--WE might meet ladies'"
The French Ambassador came very
near disrupting a session of the World
Conference during the Harding admin
iStration-at least, the end Of the table
where he sat. Lord Balfour-then Mr..
Balfour-at a prolonged session noticed
that M. Jusserand kept bending his
head down, and becoming curious Lord
Belfour moved a trifle nearer, to dis
cover that the Ambassador was nib
bling piece Of chocolate. A smile
went round the table and the Chinese
delegate, who was speaking very ear
nestly at the time, passed moment,
not knowing what 1t was all about.
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