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Evening star., 1933-10-20
Japan's League Break
Held Guide for Hitler
IN the Editor of THE Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
The bold announcement of the Ger
man government of its withdrawal from
the League of Nations as well as from
its Disarmament Conference was an act
to which. no doubt, some Of us have
looked forward ever since the resump-
ton of the deliberations OF the League
on the subject Of general disarmament.
Things were not any too rosy some
time ago, but now the situation is quite
serious, due to the great feeling of in
security which staggers Germany's s
neighbors, as we'll as other European
nations, since the so-called Third En-
pire" or "Dritte Reich" has taken the
next to the final plunge to sever ITSELF
morally (and perhaps economically
from the rest Of the world.
It stands to reason that the most re-
cent utterances of Chancellor Hitler
i.e., that Germany is ready to listen to
real peace roposals-indicate that the
German government feels the general
tendency on the part of the rest Of the
world to display certain degree of ami
mostly. However, the truth of the mat
ter is that Germany's entire attitude
today is far from peaceful. Let us go
into this Third Empire" dream which
Herr Hitler is experiencing.
future pan-Germanic union, which will
ultimately be brought into existence by
a so-called war Of liberation, which
would involve annexation by force Of
certain territories now occupied by
Gerfnanic peoples, to wit Holland, Aus
tria, part Of Belgium, part of Luxem-
burg. part Of France, part of Poland
and part Of Denmark, and perhaps even
more. A few weeks ago, the same Hitler
who now suavely announces willingness
on the part of Germany to talk over
peace proposals" said, while addressing
some $4,000 school children in Berlin
that soon there would rise a German
empire which would comprise more than
100 ,000, 900 inhabitants.
The outlook for the immediate future
is far from bright in Europe generally
and the recent independent action OF
Hitler has done more to undo all the
work accomplished by the League in the
past IS years than anything else: how
ever, the League could have looked for
ward to this. If the League last year
would have taken drastic steps against
Japan when it renounced the League
Germany today would not have acted as
it did, but Japan paved the way and
got away with it and on the basis OF
Japan's action Hitler proceeded to dc
likewise and is now looking equally as
defiant as the Toxic government.
venture to say that shall register
little surprise when the Leagues As
sembly will urge the United States Gov
ernment to join the League as a coun-
terbalance against the actions Of the
two aforementioned countries, and
that in the event of refusal Great
Britain and. or. France will withdraw
from the League on the contention that
that body has now Cor in such an event)
become meaningless and has lost it,
| international arbitrary significance.
However, II Germany continues tc
entertain this Third Empire" hope and
indulge in nationwide education in wal
tactics, the gravest results and conse-
quences can only be blamed on the lack
Of action on the part Of the League ol
Nations. CHARLES A. GREFE.
Evening star., 1933-10-20
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

directed to center Of contents. The
mixture should be drunk at once. Or
angeade is another good flavor to dis
guise the taste Of castor oil.
@. What was the first ship built ih
America?-H. w. s..
A. The Bureau Of Navigation says
that the Virginia was built at the mouth
! of the Kennebec River in 1907. Ten
York, while the Blessing of the Bay was
built at Medford, Mass, in 1881.
@. How many years would 1t take to
complete all the courses offered by one
Of our larger universities?-E. q. +.
A. This would depend upon the uni
versity, but 1t was once computed that
1t would take sos years to complete
every course offered at Yale University.
@. What is q parsec?-a. r.
A. It is unit Of astronomical meas
nrement equal to approximately nineteen
trillion miles.
@. How much money Is contributed
| to the Protestant churches In the
United States?-D. o. r.
total contributions amounted to $370,.
100000. In 1929 the amount was $751;
! 100000. Church contributions have not
fallen OF nearly SO much as national
income.
@. In press dispatches sent from
Mexico City, what does D. F. mean? 1t
follows the name of the city.-H. L. M.
A. The abbreviation stands for Dis
tr1to Federal (Federal District.
@. How many mint-service institu-
tons are operating in the United States?
j. w.
A. During the last fiscal year 10 were
in operation; coinage mints at Philadel-
phia San Francisco and Denver; assay
Office at New York, which makes large
sales Of fine gold bars; mints at New
Orleans and Carson City conducted as
assay offices; and assay Offices at Boise,
Helena, Seattle, and Salt Lake City. The
six last-named institutions are, in effect.
bullion purchasing agencies for the
large institutions and also serve the pub
Lie by making assays of ores and bull
lion.
@. How can table and bed linen be
kept white while stored?-C. E.
A. Place over 1t an old sheet which
has been dipped in strong bluing water.
@. When did the labor movement for
shorter hours start In this country?-
v. M. A.
A. Agitation for a shorter workday
started as demand for a 10-hour day
instead of the dawn-to-dark day. was
begun in the United States in 1880.
@. What was the ratio of the value
of gold to silver money in biblical
times?-C. E. W.
A. The monetary system of the He
brews was based upon the Bablyonian
system of weights. The ratio of the
value OF gold to silver was 1:13 1/3 and
prevailed over all Western Asia.
@ How often are people killed who
are struck by. lightning? F.
A. Lightning injuries are fatal in
about rs per cent of the cases.
Q. Why are the Black Hills so called?
A. The name is translation of the
French Cote Noir." The hills were so
named by the early French traders from
| the character of the timber growing on
them, which gives them a dark appear
ance.
Q. When were soldiers permitted to
| use our railroads by paying l cent q
mile for transportation?-H. T. G.
A. This was done during the World
War for men of all the United States
services when they were on furlough.
Evening star., 1933-10-20
Rockefeller Liquor Report
Credited With Real Service

The Rockefeller report on liquor con-
troll systems in the United States, Can
ada and Europe is praised by a major
ity OF the newspapers throughout the
country as a genuine contribution to
constructive thinking on the subject.
The youngstown Daily Vindicator
considers the report better than that of
the Wickersham commission, because
IT Is more definite and shows a deeper
understanding of the subjct," and the
Danbury News-Times believes "it is
probable that these recommendations
Will be adopted, in whole or in part, in
not few States"
For his deep interest in the control
OF liquor for social betterment," declares
the Providence Evening Bulletin, Mr..
Rockefeller merits great praise, A
great many States. continues this paper,
VIII need the disinterested advice that
the Rockefeller report lays before them. -
The Baltimore Sun commends the re-
port for its realism. and emphasizes the
fact that 1t has done a service to the
country and to the cause of temper
ance."
Probably the most significant thing
that Mr.. Rockefeller says" remarks the
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin. ''is that
'cnly as the profit motive is eliminated
Is there any hope of controlling the
liquor traffic in the interest of a decent
society" The Abilene Daily Reporter
likewise regards the profit element in
the liquor traffic" as the motive power
behind manufacture and sale" and
suggests that "a superior product, sold
at a fair price, under strict regulation,
may be the answer to the age-old prob
lem"
The Springfield Union, mentioning
that it has long been opposed to coer-
cion in the matter of total abstinence
says that repeatedly the opponents OF
national prohibition asserted what Mr.
Rockefeller now admits to be the fact
that in education and moral suasion Is
to be found the only effective cure for
liquor evils"
THE warning against efforts to main
Evening star., 1933-10-20

tain prohibition in States where public
sentiment is not strongly in favor of
tnat action" is noted by the Fort Worth
Star-Telegram as "a timely feature of
the report" The Cincinnati Times
Star comedies the fact that temperance
must be a matter for the individual to
decide, but longs again for the day
when the village drunkard was no
ouasi-hero, but horrible example" !"
The Cleveland Plain Dealer feels that
those who sponsored prohibition In its
fighting days should feel some RESPONSE
blilty for promoting. under the new
regime, the principles of temperance
and sobriety, which the ill-advised
amendment was supposed to fix as q
national habit"
amendment a foregone conclusion. the
Atlanta Journal emphasizes the fact
that it must be followed by constructive
measures of control ''if the purpose of
the vast majority of Americans voting
against prohibition is to be accom-
plished. That purpose" adds this paper,
lis not merely to stop the evils of an
experiment which has failed, but to es-
tabl1sh a principle which will succeed
and to foster temperance as a personal
virtue, a social habit and a national
trait"
The Charlotte Observer is quite in
accord with the declaration that "the
saloon, as it existed in pre- prohibition
days. was menace to society" and be-
heves in sale for of-premises consump-
ton. but the New York Sun asks
whether "the rigorous restriction of the
sale OF heavier alcoholic beverages sug-
gested by Messrs. Scott and Fosdick"
would not constitute an invitation to
the speakeasy to continue in business" !"
AS to the question of politics, the
Newark Evening News is convinced that
no report has provided a satisfactory
solution. Liquor control" submits this
newspaper, 'is a broad social problem,
not merchandising one, and the less
the traffic has to do with administering
the law. the more the law will be re-
snectado
Evening star., 1933-10-20

Did you ever write q letter to Fred
eric j. Haskin? You can ask him any
question of fact and get the answer in
q personal letter. Here is a great edu-
cational idea introduced into the lives
Of the most intelligent people in the
world-American newspaper readers. It
is part of that best purpose of a
newspaper-service. There is no charge
except 3 cent. in coin or stamps for
return postage. Do not use post cards.
Address Frederic j. Haskln, Director,
The Evening Star Information Bureau,
Washington, d. c.
@. What is the function of the Fed
eral co-ordinator Of transportation?-
g. v.
A. The purpose Of the co-ordinator
of transportation is to secure the aboli-
ton of wastes Of internal competition
and the adjustment of the industry to
meet the new conditions Of competition
from trucks and waterways.
@. What constructive things have
been done since the Republican govern
ment has been in control in Spain?-
M. P.
A. 1t has made substantial appro-
priation for secular education, under
taken an ambitious railroad program,
and inaugurated an extensive building
and reconstruction program in Madrid
with a view to making it one Of the
most attractive cities in Europe.
@. Who is Anthony Abbott who
writes mystery stories?-S. S.
A. Fulton Oursler, editor in chief OF
the Macfadden publications, uses this
nom de plume.
@. Why were camels imported at one
time?-W. T. S.
A. It was believed that they would
be suited to military transportation in
certain parts Of the country. They were
brought over in the last 1850s and were
sold to the highest bidder in 1866.
@. Why is a certain type of tobacco
called burley?-J. H.
A. It was named for Burley, one OF
the original settlers Of Virginia at
jamestown. When this type Of tobacco
was taken to Kentucky the name went
today Is different from the old type, but
the name still has the same origin.
Q. Was there a real person named
Robin Hood?-R. M.
A. Robin Hood was legendary hero.
The earliest known mention Of him was
in 1877. There have been several un-
successful attempts to prove his real
existence.
@. Please tell how to remove the
white stain which came out on red
brick houses following the recent heavy
rains-B. F. G.
A. The discoloration on the bricks
can sometimes be removed by scrubbing
with clear water. If it cannot be re-
moved in this way, the wall should be
thoroughly dampened with clear water
and then scrubbed with solution of
one part commercial muriatic acid and
ten parts of water, followed by a thor
ough rinsing.
@. From what language does the
word "swastika" come?-L. A.
A. The word is Sanskrit and means
"of good fortune" 1t is derived from
svasti," meaning "well-being."
@. How Is the taste of castor oil dis
guised when served at soda fountains?-
A. B.
A. When castor oil is ordered the
soda clerk may use one small ounce
concentrated sarsaparilla sirup, one
ounce castor oil. The glass IS then
flled with carbonated water and served.
The fine stream of water is used on in
side OF glass first, then the sarsaparilla
sirup and oil are added The glass is
filled two-thirds full with fine stream
Evening star., 1933-10-20

Montevldeo. No man in the Western
Hemisphere Is his superior in knowl-
edge of both North and South Ameri-
can affairs. Senior Cohen is an uncom-
monty accomplished hnguist.
There are forgotten conferences. lust
as there are forgotten men. The late
monetary and economic unpleasantness
at London is one of them. When the
conference recessed" on July q it was
left discretionary with its Steering Com
mittee, headed by Prime Minister RAM
say Macdonald and including Secretary
Hull, to reassemble the principal two
commissions Economics and flnance)
whenever conditions were propitious.
Nobody in authority at Washington ever
expects to see the London Conference
revived. AS long as international con-
ditions remain what they are, it is ex-
ceedingly doubtful whether even the
commissions will be called upon to
function. Exactly what happened Cor
did not happen) at London forms the
subject Of report Just submitted to
the League Of Nations secretariat, which
sponsored the London futility. The
general theory hereabouts is that the
report will proceed to gather dust in
Geneva's archives, while the conference
quietly takes its place in the limbo of
disagreeable memories.
x X X X
Columbia University has Just revived,
under its original title, the Independent
Journal, a publication that helped to
mold American history after the Revo-
luton. It was in the old Independent
Journal first published as a semi weekly
In 1913, that the famous papers, The
Federalist." were published. THE Fed
eralist" was an editorial column in
which Alexander Hamilton, James Madi-
son and John Jay conducted their famed
political polemics. In the revived Inde-
pendent Journal Columbia undergrad
yates will I'LL THE Federalist" column
with essays on contemporary affairs.
+ X
On October "a, Is and 26 an epochal
conference of lumbermen, Government
foresters and representatives of various
public and professional bodies devoted
to foz.stry will hold forth in Wash
ington to write the law of forest con-
servation. This will later be incor-
porated in the lumber code, which pro-
vides for the conference. The latter s
findings will profoundly affect one
quarter of the area of the United
States, which has more forest land
than plowed land. Owners Of millions
of acres of forest, like F. E. Weyer-
haeuser Of st. Paul, and lumber econ
omists and foresters such as Dr. VIII
son Compton and COL w. B. Greeley.
former forester of the United States,
will sit down with authorities like Maj.
r. Y. Stuart, now chief forester, and
Ovid Butler, manager of the American
Forestry Association, to coordinate
private and public interests in a pro-
gram to keep the forests perpetual and
yet always used. =
| X X X X
Mrs. Gertrude r. Baker, clerk Of the
Senate Naval Affairs Committee, now
on the West Coast with congressional
group inspecting Uncle Sans watch
on the Pacific, went along because 13
members of her committee could not
leave Washington. She is the only
woman member of the party on official
duty, her job being to report back
personally to the absent Senators.
Copyright. 1933)
Evening star., 1933-10-20

Ambassador Bingham assures the
English Speaking Union that bond of
comradeship between the English-speak-
ing peoples of the world" has always
been his creed. Under these circum-
stances he should try to persuade some
Of the London lecturers and dramatists
to quit trying to make fun Of us.
Evening star., 1933-10-20

the traditions of American aloofness. is
now written by wandering Ambassa-
dor, who uses the weight of the United
States to swing European nations into
line on subjects that concern Europe
alone.
When the history of our disastrous
year in European adventures Is written,
it will be dark page for the Demo-
cratic party. c. E. CARPENTER.
RehQboth Del.
Evening star., 1933-10-20
Tax Rate and Tax Surplus.

Quoting from the June report of the
auditor:
The act of June 20, 1922, makes it
the duty of the Commissioners Of the
District of Columbia annually to as
certain, determine and fix such rates
of taxation as may be necessary to
raise, with other revenues Of the Dis
trict of Columbia, sufficient revenue to
pay the Districts proportion OF appro-
priations annually made by Congress
and other charges arising under per-
manent and indefinite appropriation
items This act further provides that
if for any fiscal year after June 80,
1927. the District should raise and de-
posit in the Treasury to its credit more
money derived from taxation and privi-
leges than may be necessary for the
above purposes, such excess shall be
available the succeeding year in the
discretion of the Commissioners either
for the purpose of meeting expenses
chargeable to the District Of Columbia
and /or for the further purpose of en-
abling the Commissioners to fix lower
rate of taxation for the year following
the one in which the excess accrued.
The law was evaded successfully In
the fiscal years 1880, 1881 and 1882 by
the House, which inserted provision
in each appropriation bill forbidding the
Commissioners to reduce the tax rate.
Last Spring the power to fix the tai.
rate was restored to the Commissioners
when the limiting rider of the previous
three years was omitted.
But why was the tax rate fixed at
$1.so? The tax rate, Maj. Donovan now
reveals, was not based on revenue avail
ability alone, nor future needs Of the
District. It was fixed at $1.50 because
the committees in Congress in charge
of the District appropriation bill had
notified the Commissioners to reduce the
tax rate in 1884 to $3.50"
Such notification was not revealed to
the taxpaying public and a search OF
the committee hearings does not re-
veal its presence there, although the
House Appropriations Committee said, in
its report on the bill, that reduction
in the tax rate from $1.70 to $1.5o
would be justified"
A tax rate should be fixed which,
when applied to our high assess
ments, will yield only the revenues
previously appropriated, with due
allowance for miscalculation Of rev.
enue availability. The District will
at the end of the current fiscal
year, have an estimated surplus In
general revenues of s2,93o,063. That
is a large surplus, and there is nothing
to justify, in these days, its unnecessary
accumulation. The money it represents
either should have been left in the
pockets Of the taxpayers or appropri-
ated by Congress for necessary munich
pal services that are now begging.
OF course, the surplus is available fol-
appropriation in 1885. OF course, 1t
may help swell appropriations in 1885.
But the annual accumulation of unspent
local revenues is used as specious and
unfair argument to reduce the Federal
contribution-and as long as there are
such surpluses so long will that argu-
ment be used. The argument Is specious
because it assumes that the surplus
is over and above needs. That assump-
ton is false. It Is merely surplus
collected from the taxpayers over and
Evening star., 1933-10-20

Gen. Hugh johnson Is . man Of IN
tensely serious purpose, but he is en-
titled to Q small laugh at the extraor-
dinary rumor that President Roosevelt
has considered an attitude that would
be In effect q resignation from the
johnson forces Of their original and
most influential leadership.
Evening star., 1933-10-20

New York's commissioner Of licenses
announces that q careful examination
reveals no trace Of indecency in any
Of the theaters. It is hoped that they
will not be revised before going on
tour to meet the vicious taste of the
provinces.
Evening star., 1933-10-20

A new style of architecture officially
favored by Germany requires features
that include bomb-proof finishings. "A
mans house is his CASTLE" but the idea
of substituting a concrete storm cellar
for a moat and drawbridge will hardly
appeal even to a taste for the pic
tureSuue.
Evening star., 1933-10-20

The Chicago Exposition extends its
engagement and may continue next
Summer. It is too big show to 60
on the road, but, fortunately for the
American public, transportation facil-
tiles are readily available.
Evening star., 1933-10-20
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHuANDER JOHNSON.

Soaring Ourselves.
Let's be foolish for awhile
When it's Halloween.
May as we'll revive the smile,
All too seldom seen.
Witches, goblins and the rest
Through the air will fly,
Satan, too, will do his best
Earth to terrify.
When we waken from this dream
Which the imps make sad
Real life perhaps will seem
Maybe not so bad.
Evening star., 1933-10-20

Demand for Hindenburg's retirement
tual vigor. It is rather a suggestion
that he is too forceful for present
political purposes.
Evening star., 1933-10-20

Reminders of obligation in matters of
charity are not based solely on senti-
ment. It is to poverty that the master
minds" of gangland turn for their most
slavish recruits
Evening star., 1933-10-20
Limiting Job Crops.

From the New York Sun.
The new Kansas State treasurer,
once Secretary Of Agriculture, has re-
placed the entire Office staff, indicating
he understands about plowing under.