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Evening star., 1934-06-17
BY GASTON NERYAL.

BY GASTON NERVAL.
THE Cubans may have hailed
the abolition Of the Platt
amendment as their second
Il declaration Of independence.
1t pretty nearly amounted to
that. And leaders of public opinion
throughout Latin America may have
welcomed the move as a new evil
dence of the policy of the good neigh
Dor, witt. the aid Of which the pres
ent administration hopes to gain back
the confidence and good will of its
southern neighbors.
But neither Cubans nor Latin Amer
leans nor students of inter-American
relations in this country should allow
the enthusiasm of the first moment
to obscure their vision and mislead
them into the impression that the
abandonment of the Platt amend
ment has automatically and miracu-
lously solved the Cuban problem.
BY "the Cuban problem" l mean,
Of course, not the domestic situa-
tion of the island republic nor any
of its multiple economic and poIiti-
cal complexities. No one ever eX-
pected the suppression Of the Platt
amendment to accomplish that much.
But editorial writer's both here and
in Latin America have spoken of
the enormous and final influence
which the elimination of the Platt
amendment should have in removing
the international implications Of the
Cuban problem, that is, in removing
the Cuban problem from the wor-
ries of the State Department and
from the possibilities of creating an
outside conflict which might prove
embarrassing to the pan American
spirit supposedly revived at Monte
video.
United States Not Out.
Those who expected the abolition
of the Platt amendment to reduce
the Cuban situation to a purely in
ternal one and to take the United
States finally and forever out of it
may be very much disappointed.
The Platt amendment may be gone,
but the powerful and greedy United
States interests which dominate the
industrial life. the commerce and the
finances of the island republic are
still there.
The dangers involved in the pro-
lection of such interests-a protec-
ton which has been rendered so con-
sistently and, at times, so abusively
in the past-are still there.
The geographic propinquity which
since its birth has given the United
States a paramount interest in politi-
cal and economic conditions in Cuba
is still there.
The strategic position of the island
with respect to the coast of the
United States and with respect 10 the
Panama Canal is still there
The capricious distortions of the
Monroe Doctrine which have given
the United States a predominant po-
sition in the Western Hemisphere
when it comes to insuring order and
protection of foreign lives, particu-
larly in countries of the Caribbean
area, are still there.
The naval station of the United
States at Guantanamo is still there
And last, but by no means least
the unrest and discomfort of the
Cuban masses is still there and their
antagonism to United States policies
and to United States interests is be-
coming daily more pronounced. .
Although without recognizing the
conflicts in international law and
especially in inter-American relations
Evening star., 1934-06-17

This is the Seuenth OF q series
OF 1Ueekly articles on interesting
persons and erentS in the National
Capital during the eighties, by
Frank G. Carpenter, iDorld- famous
author and trdreler. The neTt
chapter in the series luiH be pub
hShed nert Sunday in The Star.
,Copyright. 1894. by The Evening Star
Newspaper Coz
Evening star., 1934-06-17
CHAPTER VII.
BY FRANK G., CARPENTER.

~ PR1NG is now fairly opened at
Washington and today one is
perfectly comfortable without
~ fire and with open windows.
The buds of the trees are
swelling, the crocuSes are in bloom
and the first of the wild flowers are
peeking through the leaves. Men are
going to business without their over
coats and women are decking them
selves in their Spring dresses.
The women of Washington do not
have happy faces. A jaded, WORKOUT,
anxious look appears on 9 out Of
every 10 countenances you meet. Why
it is I do not know. Perhaps the life
here has something to do with it.
Some of the women-the majority of
them perhaps-are away from homes
and family. Many of them have no
homes. For living in a boarding house
or hotel is not living at home. and it
may be this lack Of home life that
shows itself in their faces. People
here get old before their time, and
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1934-01-04

which Immediately preceded the last
war. 1t is no mere jest but reason
able probability that war may be i'm
minent in Europe. The odds accept
ed by Lloyds in London decidedly
vision war in the very near future.
What has become of the various
peace pacts? international agree
ments and private contracts between
nations? Laws? Yes-but laws
guarantee nothing unless enforced,
and the power which demands en-
forcement is public opinion. In the
final analysis, Swords shall be beaten
into plowshares'' only when the mind
tional effort to enforce peace. War
could be abolished today if public
opinion demanded it.
By common consent we are emery
ing out of depression. At least it
seems so. But by no conceivable
stretch Of the imagination can legis.
lation bring back prosperity. Laws
are indispensable in creating the ma
chinery, but they do not run the ma
chinery. Public opinion does that.
Prosperity will return as confidence
returns. And what is confidence but
another word for public opinion?
Whatever may be our views about
prohibition, the repeal of the Eight
eenth amendment illustrates the fact
that the force of power is not in the
enactment Of law hut in nIlhlic Onin.
ion which enforces it. At one time
public opinion voted the Eighteenth
amendment into the Constitution. AT
another time public opinion re-
pealed it.
In the realm Of moral values, the
same condition prevails. No code of
laws, however, can guarantee the
moral life Of the community. The ten
commandments, the most comprehen-
sive and perfect moral code the world
has ever known. has not prevented
crime Crime will be eliminated
through process of law only when
the public demands it.
Public opinion is nodded largely BY
the influence of religion. education
and the public press When the law.
makers dictate the tenets of religion.
the facts of education. or the mind of
the public press, we have despotir
| form of government. When freedom
| Of expression prevails we have a
| democracy.
G 1893 Western Newspaper Union
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1934-01-04
Additional Locals

Carl Wagner left Wednesday morn
ing by way of Yakima for Seattle
where he will return to his studies. He
was accompanied as far as Yakima by
his father, George Wagner, and BROTH
ers, Emil and Joe. Mr.. Wagner and
his two sons returned by way of Sun
nyside.
Mr. and Mrs. Don Grinlsley and Mrs
Grimsley's mother were guests New
Years day at the v. c. Wilson home.
X X X
Mrs. Ethel Remlinger and Jane re-
turned by Thursdays train from a
two weeks visit in Everett with the l..
L. French family. Going to the Coast
they we're held up by the floods and
did not arrive at their destination for
seventy-tWo hours.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1934-01-04
A GOOD RESOLUTION

1t is not too late to make good rese-
lutions for 1884, and every fruit grower
should resolve right now to look up
the question of crop production hnanc-
ing for the coming season at once.
AS repeatedly announced, crop pro-
duction loans will be made only to
members of some group or association.
Those growers who are already signed
up at cooperative unit are prepared
to go ahead, but the independents are
not in position to make application
until they join some recognized form
of loan body.
Such unit can easily be formed, any
banker or federal loan official will sup
ply the necessary information and as
sist in the forming of the association.
Several such organizations were set up
in this district during the past two
years by independent growers and they
functioned successfully. But this sea-
son no growers will be financed indie
pendently by the farm credit admins
tration, loans will be made through Or
ganized groups only.
With pruning time here and with
other orchard operations not far off
immediate action should be taken by
every grower not already hooked up
with a federal loaning arrangement.
The orchardist's credit is good with
Uncle Sam, but he must get busy if he
expects to be financed this season.
Wenatchee Daily World.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1934-01-04

France is a perfect example of self
contained nation, but when it found it
could not export its wines to America
as freely as it wanted to, it was ready
enough to lower its tariff barriers on
certain American products. The result
of the recognition of Russia should be
a similar freedom of exchange. Russia
has many things that we need and do
not produce, such as manganese ore,
but Russia must be prepared to buy
our goods with the money we pay for
hers.
We think the equalization and stabil-
ization of the worlds currency systems,
on some new standard, will go long
way to break down international trade
barriers and restore the free flow Of
commerce, without which no nation
can realize Its full possibilities Of PROS
pes!tyy--Wenatchee Daily Sun.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1934-01-04
STUDENT BODY MEETING

A regular student body meeting was
held the last Friday of the month, Dec.
%, 1888. The meeting was called to or
der by the president and the secretary
read the minutes of the last meeting.
The financial report was read by Miss
Anderson, in the absence of Jane Rem
linger. The total balance to date is
$1217.
The first problem for discussion was
about alumni and visitors attending
parties Parents are always welcome
but it is desired that the pupils of said
parents give notice to the committees
in charge of the parties two days in
advance so that they may be provided
for
All students who have attended
school for some time, either this year
or some past year. and have dropped
out of school shall be classed as alumni
in the case of their attendance at High
School parties.
A motion was made and carried that
alumni and students who have dropped
out of school shall attend but one
party year, namely the Senior Ball.
the last party of the school year.
It was decided that any visitors
wishing to attend party should give
notice several days in advance of the
party, if it is possible.
A motion was made and carried that
stunts should frequently be put on by
various groups at special student body
meetings. A committee is to have
charge of the arranging Of the stunts.
The president is to choose the commit
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1934-01-04

Several weeks ago the Spokesman commented
on the proposed consolidation of counties in this
state. We remarked that while we believed~t to
be good move, it would undoubtedly be number
of years before it became reality, and that even
then it would not be in the same form as proposed
today.
Since that time have been amused to note
the comments as they have appeared in other
newspapers of the state. Hardly a newspaper
small or large, has missed the opportunity to com
ment on such bold proposal.
A good many papers believe it is a wise step,
and one that will do much toward reducing the
tax burden of our people. Others, however, appear
to believe that it is simpy a ruse by which the
big counties get control of the small counties
A most interesting observation of the matter is
that with hardly an exception newspapers pub
lished at county seats have condemned the pro-
posal, while the editors of papers published in
other towns have been entirely enthusiastic i'm
their acceptance of the matter
Whenever the move to cut taxes is started this
sort of situation will crop up Those who profit
by the present order of things will always oppose
economies or changes
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1934-01-04
Editorial
Opinions
A sELF-CoNTA1NED NATION

In developing program under which
the United States will be independent
of foreign influences upon our internal
domestic economy, the present Admin
istration is taking line which Is al
most forced upon 1t by the increasing
per-nationalism of the rest Of the
world. It Is the fashion among nations
at present to make themselves iade-
pendent Of each other, or to attempt TO
do 80. As a result Of that r1ationa!!st!c
policy. one after another OF Americas
foreign markets has been cut OIL 50
that, az we have lately had occasion to
realize, the outlets for our surplus agri-
cultural products has been steadily
shrinking.
Until the nations of the world resume
their old policies of free exchange of
commodities, subject only to tariffs
which equalize cost Of production as
between them, it is the manifest duty
of the United States to restrict its pro-
duction to our domestic needs, and to
import only such commodities as we
cannot produce ourselves. But that Is
easier said than done. We cannot buy
without selling.
We think the steps which are being
taken to reopen certain foreign markets
are, in the long run, likely to be more
beneficial than the narrow policy or
self -containment; but we must be sure
that, when we open the door to the
goods of any foreign nation, that ma
ton will take enough of our own goods
to strike balance.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1934-01-04

Advantages and disadvantages Of public owner
ship of power facilities are being argued through
out the country these days, just they have for
several years past A number Of municipalities
have voted the question during the past few
months, some turning the matter down while
others have voted to enter the bushes of power
production.
Here in this valley public ownership has been
practised small scale for several years. and
the results achieved during this time have proved
that the proposal holds numerous benefits as we'll
as disadvantages
During the past two years the Priest Rapids
irrigation district has earned nearly $4,000
through the sale of excess power at the Priest
Rapids plant Over seventeen-month period this
is an average of better than $500 month"; but is
less than one-third of the potential revenue avail
able when proposed improvements completed
There is other irrigation district in the state
which has similar setnp In fact, there is to- our
knowledge, only other irrigation district in the
United States the Salt River project in Arizona
which owns it's power plant and which receives
the revenue from the sale of excess power.
This revenue from the sale of power will go
far towards paying off the bonded indebtedness
of the district and, at time when other i11iga-
ton districts are having to borrow heavily to keep
going, this district can look ahead to time when
the power revenue will be sufficient to meet all the
ordinary costs of the district
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1934-01-04

With the news that Congress is once again in
session we are reminded of the fact that politics
are ever with us.
It seems but a very short while ago that the last
election and thought to have a four
year rest from the subject yet since that time poll
Readers of daily newspapers will observe that
good deal of the space is devoted to the matter of
national politics. The answers to all questions,
whether they pertain to finance, industry, farming,
society in general seem to enlanate from poll
tical background
short time ago read condemnation of the
increasing Importance that economics is finding i'm
national government. It would seem to us,
however, that the blame lies not with the govern
ment for placing such stress on economics, but
with the individuals and groups which have made
such action necessary
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1934-01-04
VOL. II
EDITORIAL STAFF
EDITORIAL

AS a finishing touch to the old year
of 1888 the inexperienced freshmen"
held Christmas party with all the
trimmings. Congratulations frosh! 1t
was most emphatically a good party,
and we enjoyed ourselves. Following up
the party, our student body makes the
sincere wish of Happy and Prosper
GUS New Year to the entire community
and to each other throughout the year
Of 1884.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1934-01-04
W.-B.-H.-s. January Calendar

W.-B.-H.-S. January Calendar
Jan. 5.-White Bluffs HanfOrd basket
ball game at Hanford.
Jan. 12.-White Bluffs Finley basket
ball game at Finley.
Jan. 19.-Benton City-White Bluffs
basketball game at White Bluffs.
Jan. 17-24.-Examination
Jan. 24-End of first Semester.
Jan. 26-White Bluffs Richland bas-
ketball game at Richland
Jan. 27.-FinleyWhite Bluffs basket
ball game at White Bluffs
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1934-01-04

lLS laws, dS Will
those who shape it's
p u b lie opinion"
Right.
In an address by
Mr.. Newton Baker,
former secretary Of
war, appeared the
following: "T h e
world is living in
a powder maya
zine." Students of
foreign affairs are
convinced that Eu-
rope is in a tur-
moil, more intense
than thn noriOd
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1934-01-04
SCIENCE NOTES

SCIENCE NOTES
The general science class as a body
is sponsoring the shipment here of
some exhibits of various kinds. These
exhibits are owned by the University
ut Washington but are shipped free
of charge, except for express, by re-
quest of any school in the state. They
consist of bird skins, insects, life and
habits of the silk worm, small man.
mails, minerals pressed flowers, shells,
and Indian and Eskimo curios. These
exhibits may be kept two weeks and
not more than one may be had at
one time.
saeop]e who are interested in these
exhibits may come to the high school
any Friday afternoon and see them.
This week and next collection of
bird skins will be on exhibit.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1934-01-04
NEW PRACTICE INITIATED

After the Christmas party given by
the Freshmen on December 81, Mr..
Nelson brought out the idea that more
games and stunts should take the place
of so much dancing at high school
parties.
The high school party given by the
Freshmen was an inspiration for this
idea, and everyone seemed to enjoy
the change. In addition to the regular
dancing, the evening was broken up
at intervals by the playing of group
games, and by stunts by the faculty
and editorial staff. In this manner,
those who did not dance were given,
also, the opportunity to enjoy them
selves.
This prayer is especially appropriate
with the nid-year exams fast APP
preaching:
Now I lay me down to rest,
For on the morrow write test,
If I should die before I wake
Thank the Lord, no test I'll take.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1934-01-04
HI-LITES

Jack Nc. having numerous little
doves'-Cappy worrying about pickle
ment- Freddy doing it all for his dear
one"-Alma calling that boy across the
aisle uncomplimentary names-Max R.
with 'ding danger" of sweater (the
expression is Broughtons) - Alo h a
knowing all about three o'clock in the
morning-Etts fbbing to Foltz-Bob
Clark's visit causing more than one
heart to flutter-Bruzzy looking desc
late-Did you know that quarter
back is not refund?
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1934-01-04

Freddy Gilhuly is starting the New
Year out right. He is now among those
seen growing mustaches on the INSTALL
men play "a little down each week.
moro later.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1934-01-04

tee which will consist of himself and
member from each class.
Before the meeting adjourned the
freshmen were greatly applauded for
their hospitality shown at the party
which they gave Thursday night, Dec.
q.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1934-01-04

Judge: "What possible excuse did you
have for acquitting that murderer?
Foreman of the jury: Insanity"
Judge: "What? All twelve of you?"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1934-01-04

Tapestry Brings Big Price
A tapestry panel of the Peta, wove.
in Alsace about 1910, was sold /.
London for $5.4OO.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1934-01-04
Public Opinion
By
LEONARD A. BARRETT

1.-THE source Of power in the nation
is not so much with those who make
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1934-01-04
EXTR Az

Mr.. Nelson receiving congratulatio,
in the role of a proud father.
Evening star., 1934-03-18

he trut h.
And If you get
Y ur n e W
S prin per-
manent from
GABRIEL, 1919
Conn. Ave. 80.
your vis-a-vis
in the mirror
will tell you
Evening star., 1934-03-18
Congressional Clubs
Unique Plan for Funds

Next week holds one of the most in
teresting programs the Congressional
Club has given in long time, when
the members hold a weeks drive for
the sale of The Congressional Club
Cook Book" the proceeds to go for
the benefit of the club. This organi-
cation, which fills the need of newly
arrived members of congressional So
Ciety and serves the older members
for paying their social obligations
has come to be the greatest factor in
the lives of wives of Senators, Repre-
sentatives and their daughters. The
club programs are adapted to all ages
and the entertainments there are
nothing short of brilliant.
Mrs Clarence C. Dill, wife of Sen
ator Dill, is president of the club, and
is assisting in arrangements for next
weeks program.
Mrs. Guy Gillett Of Iowa is chair
man of arrangements, assisted by Mrs.
William Hastings and Mrs. Guy D.
Gof, for a cooking demonstration to
be held in the large ball room at the
Willard, when recipes from The Con-
gressional Club Cook Book" will be
used. Mrs. Goff will personally di-
rect this feature of the demonstra-
ton and the Potomac Electric Power
Co. will provide the equipment for the
demonstration, which Miss Mary Tur-
ner will manage.
Washington cooks will contribute
their culinary creations and prizes
will be given along many lines.
Friday members of the club will be
at Garfinckel's to sell cook books and
the books will be for sale In a number
of stores.
Evening star., 1934-03-18
Tuesday Evening Club
Musicale Tea To-day

The annual reception of the Tues
day Evening Music Club. Florence
Howard, director, will be held today
from to Z o'clock at the studio, 1929
c street. An elaborate program of
choral and solo music will be pre-
sented by the club in the large studio.
while tea will be served in the small
studios. Marjorie Davis, pianist, and
Evelyn Scott, violinist, will accom-
pany the singers.
Mrs. Ethel Hoffman Kane and Miss
Katharine Heald will receive with
Mrs. Howard, as will Miss Harriette
Rissler and Miss Elma Dotter, CO.
chairmen Of the Reception Commit
tee, and Miss Laura Lyle, Miss Cath
crime Gross and Miss Helen Neumeyer
Perry of the Board of Directors. At
the tea table will be Mrs. Eugene
Byrnes, Miss Lucy Brickenstein, Mrs.
Walter Hilton, Mrs. Warren Grimes,
Miss Alice Eversman. Mrs. Mildred
Kolb SchulZe, Mrs. William Hum
phrey, Mrs. Edgar Nelson, Mrs. Paul
Tyler and Mrs. William Pierson. As
sisting in the dining room will be Miss
Louise Tobey, Miss Nina Pinney. Miss
Marjorie Brockett, Miss Evelyn Wells,
Miss Bernice Shepherd, Miss Margaret
Ringross, Miss Minnie Hoxie Fergu-
son. Miss Anne Nelson, Miss Mere
dith Hayward, Miss Lois Abernethy,
Miss Fannie Noack, Miss Mercy Free
man and Miss Marian Hall.