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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
A Thought for Today
We Take Exception, Too

Just by chance our attention was called to a letter in the Hartford Courant the other day in which the writer, Frank F. Parsons of Waterbury, made a number of statements about our public and parochial school systems that might bear some scrutiny. The letter was caused by previous one in the Courant's Public Forum in which this first writer broached the idea that parochial schools be given as- sistance MT Parsons took this to mean that financial aid was to be asked Maybe he's right. Maybe he isn't.
 To date we have no recollection of any of the parochial institutions in this dio- cese writing to Washington or to any of its state agencies for help in maintaining them. Perhaps they would have liked to do so on many an occasion. But If they did it certainly was unknown to the gen. eral public. However, that's beside the point MT Parsons makes much of the fact of the parochial schools getting 'bounties" from the state. The quotes are correct, as it is his own word. Some of us don't regard this exemption from taxes as bounty.
 The question of whether school and church property should be exempt is one that has been discussed for many years It can be successfully argued pro and con- While much valuable property is removed from taxation the fact remains that par ochial schools tend to cut down the cost ot our public schools. We rather imagine in the long run the two would counterbal- ance. All of which seems to this writer to suggest one thing. We should not take one mans opinions or even suggestions as those of definite group.
 If we preferred to argue further we might quote MT Parsons as follows: If taxpayers prefer to have their children wards of parochial school system, they have that right, but let the patronizers understand that they make a choice that is contrary to what can be gained under the educational facilities of our excellent public school system =" It's excellent indeed, MT Parson, but it does not include religious training and that's one reason why we have parochial schools, whether they are Catholic, Jewish, Episcopalian, does not matter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
Busy Days Ahead

The result of last nights primary battle may mean big things for the republican party. Reorganization of any political group is always bound to react favorably for the reformers. So long as they re- main reformers they will succeed in doing what they quite evidently set out to do, namely, inject new blood into the party. The republicans of Waterbury have evil dently been fairly well satisfied with democratic rule of recent years. This IS quite evident in the string of successes.
 This, no doubt, will provoke vigorous protest from some republicans who have worked earnestly for the success of their party for long years. But unfortunately the rank and file of the party does not respond to the call to arms so readily as do the democrats. Organization may have something to do with it. There are other factors entering into the situation, too But the die is cast now. Republicans have voted to cast out the old and bring in the new. It remains to be seen whether the reform is actually one or not.
 Tn way it will be good thing all around for this city. If the republicans are to put an active party into the field this year and succeeding years it means that the democrats are going to bestir themselves just that much more to retain their control of the city administration and to extend this control in the state. Continued lack of opposition is one way to unseat party. It has not been delib- crate here in this city. We hope it won't come true, but we cannot resist the op- portunity of commenting on the fact that this latest g.o.p. housekeeping will prob ably be it's most thorough in years. No one doubts the need for it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29

fleets in the expectation of war, of course. But an ordinary, landlubber of a civilian could be pardoned for supposing that the existing arrangement, which makes war improbable, is almost ideal.
 Why? Simply because, as these three navies now stand, no one of the three na- tionS is strong enough to risk fight on the other fellows home grounds. Amerl- can naval experts are just about unanim- ous in the belief that the American fleet could not successfully prosecute war in Japanese waters. The Japanese navy is smaller than the American, to be sure; but distance counts heavily in naval strat- egy, and the Japanese fleet is so strong and so well-based in it's own waters that no American admiral would dream of at- tacking it there.,
 The same thing is true of England and Japan. Any fleet that England could put into the western Pacific would be almost certain to be whipped by the Japanese fleet It is also true of the United States and England. Under existing conditions. neither of these nations could conduct of- fensive operations of real magnitude in the others waters. And, finally, the Japanese fleet could not hope to carry the war to the United States or to Eng land, in event of trouble with either country.
 All this being so, why isn't the present situation almost ideal for all parties con- cerned? Each nation is so strong defen- sively that she hardly need fear attack by either of the others. As long as that is true, there isn't much chance that any two of the three will go to war. Nations don't declare war unless they figure they have a good chance to win. And how are you going to figure that way when you know in advance you'll have to stay at home to do any effective fighting?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29

treaties, without result. The United States, they were told, was not ready.
 The Spanish Ambassador, Don Luis Calderon, was appointed to Washington because of his eX- pert commercial knowledge. He has called upon Secretary Hull many times. He has offered him a reduction of Spanish traiff rates on American automobiles. machinery, cotton, sausage cas- ings, fertilizer and certain kinds of tobacco, provided the United States would lower it's duties on Spanish wines and certain fruits. MT Hull was polite but evasiSe. Stagnation has been almost com plete.
 STAGNATION REASONS
 Reasons for this are three fold:
 1. There is a split within the administration on tariff matters. ?. There is no driving force within the state department to whip tariff treaties into shape.
 3. In some cases it is feared that tariff treaties negotiated during a congressional election may react against the admins tration' in November.
 This is definitely the case with Argentina. Its commodities are agricultural, would compete with the midwest farm belt, and an Argentine treaty is considered political dynamite at present.
 But with most countries, the issue goes far deeper. It results in part from long g-smouldering feuds within the New Deal. One feud is between Professor Moley and Cordell Hull. Another is be- tween Hull and George Peek.
 M0iey is bitterly opposed to tariff reciprocity partly as a matter of principle, partly be- cause of his antipathy for Cor dell Hull. Moreover. Moley still has power within the admins tration. He has vigorously at- tackled reciprocity in his maga- zine, Today" His ex-assistant, Arthur Mullen. Jr., son of Ne braska's ex-national committee man, is in the Import Export bank. Mullen is assistant to George Peek. Another assistant is John L. Coulter, former high tariff member of the tariff com \ mission.
 Peck also is skeptical regard ing reciprocity treaties. At one time he was for them. But ever since Cordell Hull pulled tariff negotiations out of Peek's hands, he has been skeptical.
 From the Import Export bank, therefore, has come strenuous though covert obstruction. The bank even tried to hold up the Cuban treaty at the last moment because Cuba had dcfaulted on loans to the Chase National bank.
 INVISIBLE INERTIA
 Even within the state depart ment, however, the invisible hand of inertia has seized upon tariff negotiations.
 To push them an elaborate machinery was created. At it's head is the executive commit tee on commercial policy" chair manned by Hull.
 Below it is the "inter-depart- mental committe for foreign trade agreements" chair manned by Henry F. Grady, tar if expert especially brought from San Francisco.
 Below this are the country committee, set up to negotiate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29

We've been raving and ranting for so many months about the need of cleaning up some of the city's statuary that we sometimes forget ourselves. A recent item brought us back to earth. The Wash ington Monument is going to be cleaned. Congress authorized it months ago. The concern doing the work is just ready to be- gin. The news, though, is this: The mon ument has not been cleaned since 1t was completed in 1884. All of which will be news to each and every one of us. No bath in 50 years. Fie on you, Uncle Sam 1! And again, fie-fie! And why should we continue to crab? Probably for the same reason. Carrie Welton's horse is about 50 years old, and no bath.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29

treaties with each country. On them are representatives of the departments of state, commerce. agriculture and the tariff com mission. The latter figures out concessions to be given to for eign countries by the United States, while the commerce de- partment figures out concessions to be asked of other countries.
 In addition to all these there is the committee for reciprocity information" chairmanned by Thomas w. Page of the tariff z commission. This committee holds hearings and is in contact with American producers.
 RED TAPE
 Between these various com mitteeS there is some friction, and a super-abundance of red tape. Recently the "Inter-de- partmental committee on foreign trade agreements" wrote a two- page memo merely on the ques- tion of what the tariff act was to be called. The mere process op sassing documents between the different committees takes up days-sometimes weeks.
 So far COrdell Hull has not been willing or able to put a bOmbshcll under this mass of inertia.
 Tariff treaties were one of his life's ambition. But he is a gentle soul. Also he is sometimes not altogether aware of what is go- ing on in his own department For example, the other day he said publicly the question of sending an American high com missioner to the League of Nations never had been dis .cussed." Everyone else in his department knew it had.
 So until Mir Hull gets his dander up, or until the tariff split in the administration heals, the much-vauntcd tariff treaties. hailed as one of the greatest steps of the New Deal. will have to suffer ministratiOns from the congcaled and lifeless hands of career diplomacy.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
Madrid Letter

Madrid-(UP)-In the open air Roman theater in the ancient city of Merida, something of the spirit of a Roman week is to be recap tured.
 Two performances each of Sem eca's "Medea" and Sophocles' "El- ektra" are to be given on Sept g., 5, and 9, and on the other days of the week, there will be open air symphony concerts and exhibitions of classical dancing.
 This is all that remains of an ambitious plan conceived by the socialist mayor of the city. Don Andres Nieto, who drew up a scheme for a Roman festival which was to include open air perform ances of classical plays. Greco-Ro- man boxing matches, chariot races, horse races and academic confer enceS.
 Removed From Office
 But Merida city council was re- moved from office by the govern ment and all that was saved from the wreckage of Senor Nieto's BrdHuloSc pTOJect was the per- formance of "Medea" and Elek- tra."
 It is hoped that something in the nature of subsidy will be forth coming from the ministry of edu- cation, as on the last occasion Me dea" was performed, the expenses reached 80.O00 pesetas. On that oc- casion a special orchestra was formed and brought to the city while dressing accommodation was provided for 200.
 UnamunO's Translation
 The translation of "Medea" by Miguel Unamuno is to be used while Marquina's translation of Hoffmannsthaps modern version of "Elektra" is to be given. The lead- ing lady will be the classical ac- tress, Margarita Xirgu.
 Merida was the capital of the old Roman kingdom of Lusitania and bore the ancient title of Emerita- Augusta. It is famed for its Roman remains, which include a bridge over the River Guadiana, parts of an aqueduct. a huge amphitheater, the remains of a temple and sev- eral statues in excellent preserva- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29

Washington, Aug. 29- Prob revolutionary bills passed during the last session was more un- precedented than that of giving the president power to negotiate tariff treaties without ratification by congress.
 In passing his, congress re- linquished a prerogative jealous ly guarded for more than one hundred years. But it did not relinquish it without a struggle.
 The tariff bill was passed des- pite a continual barrage from the republicans, and only after administration lea ders had painted in rosiest hues the flow of trade it would start from these shores.
 These treaties were to be push ed through ediately, in or der to cope with cut-throat competition from other nations. It was an emergency situation, and a glowing picture was paint ed of the results to be accom- plished during the summer.
 The summer is now nearly over. Almost three months have elapsed since the heralded tar iff-bill was passed.
 During that period only one treaty with Cuba, has been sign ed under the new bill. The Cuban treaty was begun one year ago, was almost completed before congress voted emergency tariff powers.
 TARIFF STAGNATION
 The status of the reciprocity situation briefly is this:
 Francis Sayre, assistant secre- tary of state in charge of tariff negotiations, is in Europe on vacation, has been there most of the summer. .......
 Dr Herbert Fcis, economic ad- wiser of the state department, also is in Europe on vacation, has been there most of the sum- mer.
 An elaborate machine for the negotiation of tariff treaties has , been created but appears too heavy to function.
 Eleven countries have sent their representatives to the state dcpartmcnt-Spain, Braizl, Mex ico, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Portu- gal, Sweden, Norway, Italy, Argcntina--to ask for reciprocity
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
Chuckle
THEY SAY By Emmett K. Post


 That q good looking blonde, plump and plum, has big follow ing around a certain nearby town. No wonder she's about ripe to pick.
 That Woodbury town slicker saw Frank Bucks exhibit at "A Century of Progress" The way he was scratching we know he Brought Elm Back Alive"
 And that big henna- headed beauty in Oakville is so slow she can't get run in her stocking.
 While the fello who parks his model T Ford in front of a certain butcher shop every Saturday night is waiting for his chicken to get dressed.
 A certain telephone operator downtown certainly gets the rings. They say she has her hands full.
 And a West Main street drug store clerk goes to see all Mae Vests pictures. He says it's one round of pleasure after another.
 That a two hundred pound doll living near the limits is going to move close to the tracks where the good looking men are: Then they will cali her fast freight.
 And that a North Side musician learned to play the trumpet be- cause his fathers name was Gab- riel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29

A number of Connecticut women are planning three day tour of this state, which will bring them to every spot that has any link with the Connecticut of Colonial days. It's to be three-day trip and will start at Greenwich. While the idea may not appeal to many, it will to a definite group in the state that is Con- necticut conscious. Would that more or our citizens had the same feeling for our own hills and valleys. There is so much to be seen right within our own borders that we often wonder why people visit other states Of course, familiarity breeds contempt, they say, but one can never become too familiar with his or her own state, particularly if it is the birthplace. As for Connecticut, rich as she is in his- torical lore, no one needs but to visit the state once, but to go away with the most pleasant memories.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
So They Say

Democracy, liberalism, freedom, and toler- ance will retain their values when posterity will look back upon the Third Reich a thing of horror.
 pr Nahum Goldman, president Committee of Jewish Delegations, Geneva.
 The vast ma jority of the inmates of our pris- ons are normal people who just happen to have been found out.
 Lieut. Col Sir Vivian Henderson, former British Home Office official.
 Exaggerated reports being spread as to prospective food price increases and consumers must beware of being stampedcd by false rumors pr Frederic c. Howe, AAA consumers counsel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
Why Not Let Navies Stand?

All the naval experts are predicting stormy weather for the big naval confer ence to be held next year. The existing naval ratios for England, Japan, and the United States come up for revision then, and it looks as if the parties are going to have a hard time agreeing on anything.
 Japan wants bigger navy; more eX- actly. she wants the right to build on a basis of equality with the United States and England. And these two nations have no intention of granting that wish. Naval authorities have to build thelr
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
Press Comment
TO HONOR BURKETT
Worcester Post )

The movement to honor Jesse Burkett. one of the greatest of the baseball stars whose prowess have lent distinction to Worcester in the world of sports. which is being directed by a large and represen- tative committee under the active chairmanship of William J. Jamie son, president of the Chamber of Commerce. should be given loyal public support.
 The testimonial game, which will be Northeastern League contest between the Worcester and Man. chester, N. H., clubs, will accur next Friday evening. will be at- tended by many prominent citizens and will present many novel feat ures.
 Jesse Burkett's record as a player is in some respects unsur- passed. Always a great hitter he for several seasons topped the field in batting. As coach for the Holy Cross ball team, a smanager of the Worcester league team and as a much cherished assistant to John McGraw in the management of the New York Giants. Mir Burkest has a long and fine record.
 The recognition to be extended him next Friday evening ss we'll merited and in it all who can shauld take nay<
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
A Book a Day
Job On Power Lines Brings Many Thrills
 By BRUCE CAPTION

Those silvery steel towers which
 carry the electric power transmits
 sion lines across the country are a typical feature of the modern American landscape But did you
 ever stop to think about the men
 who put them up-what the job is like, what sort of men are hired for it, and what their lives are ] like?
 I never did-until I read "Slim," by William Mister Haines. Having read it, l shall never see one of those transmission lines again with
 out thinking for its human back i ground.
 For "Slim" is a novel about the
 men who build those lines; and
 according 70 MT FIaines, the work
 is one of those strange, specialized
 callings, liberally spiced with dan-
 ger, which permit certain modern
 Americans to live under old time l frontier conditions.
 Putting up those spindly towers,
 according to the experiences re- lated in this book, is no job for
 weddings. Skating around on a
 four-inch steel beam 100 feet off 1 the ground isn't task I'd banker for; and the ins and outs of hand ling hot" wires, where the slight
 est mistake can cause a man to be | fried to a crisp, are something to
 make your hair stand on end. If the characters in Slim" are representative, this work is done
 by men who are in a class apart | which is why l say that they live under frontier conditions. They are rovers, ranging from one end of the land to another; they have a salty and carefree
 humor, and they live lives which are essentially womanless. And
 'Slim," for all that 1t is pretty
 technical. is an absorbingly inter
 esting book.
 Published by the Atlantic Monthly Press, it sells at $2.50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
Horosc p e
BY OCTAVINE

The morning is favorable for lit- erary pursuits, short trips, and dealing with brothers, sisters or relatives. The afternoon favors movies of the stage, while the early evening is accidental and the night inclines to be unpleasant socially.
 TOday's Birthdate
 Be careful of your health from March 25 through April 13, 1885. Make financial decisions, or en- large business from Nov 1-10. Ac- cidental Oct 27 and 2S. Socially fa- vorable Sept IA.
 5. Readers desiring additional in. formation regarding their h0rO- scopes are invited to communicate with Octavine in care of The Demo- crat. Enclose stamped, self.ad. dressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29

Jack Dempsey and Mayor LaGuardia visited children's hospital together re- gently on behalf of some welfare project. Would you believe it? The former prize fighter eclipsed the smiling mayor in pop ularity with those kids.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
Selected Poem
THE NORTHERNER

THE (Floris Clark McLaren in The New York Sun) He sees plowed fields and bending orchard rows. Yet turns, with homesick heart, to dream again Of wild bueberres sweetening in the sun In valleys fenced nor owned by men. Remembering wet meadows crossed by moose
 trails.
 Canyons the smoke of laundering water fills Spruce thickets where the blue grouse whr to
 cover,
 And poplar gold, like sunlight on the hills.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29

Right here in our state there is one car for every five residents. That's quite ratio when you stop to compute Connec- ticut's population. But over in Llberla there's only one car for every ALTO ln' habitants. How'd you like to be suddenly moved from Connecticut to Liberia? You'd probably insist on bringing your own vehicle, wouldn't you?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29

H. G. Kells' idea of Utopia includes a writing room and bedroom, secretary, or typist within call an abundant library, a one-way telephone, beautiful scenery outside which could be changed frequent ly, and life of fruitful peace. That cer- tainly is something new in Utopias, but it has it's appeal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
Daily Washington Merry-Go-Round

S. Tar Negotiations Nw La So Complete New Deal Fae Cuba" Depart Politics MeanWhle Eleven Coumtries TradeA AwatA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
DAILY ALMANAC

High tide at Milford Thursday August 30. 4.05 a. m., daylight time: low tide, 1929 a.. m., daylight time.
 All vehicles must be lighted not later than S:01, daylight time, tonight
 Sun rises 6:15 a. m.. daylight time; sets 7:31 p. m. daylight time.
 Moon riseS 9:49 D. m, daylight time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29
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