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Evening star., 1934-04-25

Humorous comments on affairs by
President Roosevelt to welcoming
Congressman on his return from the
Southern fishing trip arouse new in
terest in underlying purposes of the
Executive. Particular emphasis is
laid upon his remark. i am a tough
guv. have come back with
all sorts of lessons which learned
from the barracuda and sharks"
The President gave a mastery
performance; as kidder, he is easily
one of the best says the Roanoke
Times. while the Newport News
Times Herald advises that one may
observe the gage of battle and the
Joyous declaration of the man who
smiles most in the thick of the fight"
The Newark Evening News finds Just
the proper mixture of good humor.
strong hint Of the whiplash and
trace of scorn.' The Springfield
tMass.) Republican also notes "a mint
OF warning" and the Columbus Eve
ming Dispatch concludes that the
ma jority of people in the country be-
lieve that he is "a tough guy, and
can maneuver Congress and the brain
trust to get what he wants"
The man who gets the most out
of fishing" observes the Wichita
,Kans.) Beacon, lis the one who does
not take the sport too seriously; the
President has bigger things for which
to fish than the battling tarpon or
the wicked barracuda" The Charlotte
IN. c. News suggests that you can't
do much with a President whose
good humor makes you feel aShameo
of rebellious impulses"
The President is as tough as he
said he was" in the opinion of the
Toledo Blade. with the further
thought: He has to be tough. or at
least hard. to reject. as ne has. the
Mcleod bill as a part Of the admin
istration policy" The Morgantown
Dominion News contends that Con
gress needs to be reminded Of what
the country hasn't forgotten-that
there is tough guy in the White
House, and that tough guys are best
handled gently" The Bloomington
Paragraph adds to these estimates
that "the physical condition of the
President was admittedly robust. so
that his remarks could be taken
literally as referring to his bodily
health"
The Schenectady Gazette makes the
comment: The Nation is glad to
know that the pilot has the helm In
hand. Most citizens feel that Con-
gress. actuated by various sectional
and partisan considerations pulling
and pushing in a dozen different di-
rections. unwieldly In numbers and
divided into two separate houses. has
neither the capacity nor the desire
for constructive national planning"
"A strong hand in guiding Con-
gress' is welcomed by the Bergen
IN. J.) Evening Record, while the
Nashville Tennessean finds the i'm
preston that the President will take
firm contro' Of affairs" and the Cleve-
land News says "the administrative
hand seems firmly at the helm" The
Richmond Times Dispatch voices the
opinion: "Mr. Roosevelt loves a fight.
The faster the blows fall, the more
he grins. Living joyously. he greets
a setback with laugh and plunges
Evening star., 1934-04-25
President AS though Guy"
Is Credited With Finesse

once more into the fray Moreover,
Mr.. Roosevelt is able to distinguish
between Congress and individual
members OF Congress. He is ready to
fight Congress. as body, If IL opposes
his program. but he never drags that
fight into personal relationships"
Congress obviously is in no pleasant
mood" says the Philadelphia Evening
Public Ledger. declaring further:
Many members of the House and Sem
ate realize that it would be virtually
political suicide for them to 60 before
their constituents seeking reelection
after having piled still higher the bur-
den of taxation. Yet they realize also
that the administration must somehow
balance at least the ordinary budget
covering the running expenses of the
Government. The problem of alleviat-
ing domestic debts has scarcely been
touched. Hence the possibility that
the inflationiSts may get beyond con-
troll. They are becoming more de-
termined as the days slip by"
Conceding the Presidents serious
purpose. the Lansing (Mich) State
Journal asks: But after Congress is
once more in leading strings. what
then?" The Rockford Register -Repub-
lie remarks: 1T remains to be seen
whether the coming test will find the
President strong enough to squelch
the Leftists and re-establish the faith
of business and industry in the ad-
ministration course"
Fishermen will sympathize," the
San Francisco Chronicle remarks,
with the situation in which Presi-
dent Roosevelt finds himself upon his
return from the fishing trip. For they
must realize that Presidents
chances to have any fun are strictly
limited. More than half the Joy is in
telling about the fish afterward. The
plain citizen can go of by himself. do
his fishing as he pleases and come
back with any kind of a tall yarn.
But the President fishes under many
watchful eyes. Wherever he goes
there is lynx-eyed secret service man
lurking not far away. So he has to
stick to the exact letter Of the facts.
Only fisherman can appreciate how
this tries the spirit"
Evening star., 1934-04-25

some uncertainty about the matter
now. 1t is to be hoped that the licenses
will defray the expenses of the COM
mission and provide it with suitable
quarters, etc. to enable it to function.
1t would be unfortunate, of course,
II the Boxing Commission found itself
handicapped by the factors which
prevent the Districts So-called Board
Of Indeterminate Sentence and Pa
role from functioning in the COM
munity's behalf and in the welfare
and social regeneration of delin-
quents.
For. while this board has been
established oy legislation. just as the
Boxing Commission Is established by
legislation, 1t has not been provided
with necessary funds for efacient
operation.
1t would be more unfortunate still
If the Boxing Commission found itself
facing the difficulties of the city's
tuberculosis hospitals-unable. because
of neglectful inattention to their
needs, to provide adequate facilities
for stricken patients.
But, on the other hand, 1t is mani
testify fortunate that the boxing bill.
which will undoubtedly do SO much
to help the boxing business, did not
experience the rough road in the
House of Representatives which has
delayed, If not sidetracked, the bill
providing pensions for the aged and
contemplating more enlightened
method for their care. 1t did not
meet the determined opposition
which has waylaid repeated attempts
to clean up Washington's infested
alleys Nor did it experience any of
the many difficulties just now con-
fronting efforts on the part of the
Commissioners and others TO obtain
funds, by borrowing, for the con-
struction of necessary municipal prof.
ects in a sensible and civilized pro-
gram OF development.
Those who piloted this grand box
ing bill through to successful enact
ment should share the secret of their
success with others who are inter-
ested in obtaining for the District
less colorful. but possibly as socially
desirable, legislation.
Evening star., 1934-04-25
Rebuilding the Soil.
Prom the Memphis commercia1 Apn.,l

from the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
A. A. A. officials have recently an
nounced that crop reduction plans for
corn. cotton. wheat and tobacco may
eventually mean the retirement of
40,000.000 acres from commercial
production.
The life Of the A. A. A. Is not abb
solutely assured. but it may be sup
posed that crop reduction. in one form
or another. is destined to be a prom
inent feature of the farm trend in this
country for three years or so, at least.
That assumption. however, does not
mean that all this land must or should
lie idle. In fact. the withdrawal in
many sections Of the country means
an opportunity for rebuilding the soil,
and that sort Of work Is badly needed
Evening star., 1934-04-25

No international issue in q long
time has excited more interest and
speculation in the foreign diplomatic
set at Washington than the eventual
action which the United States will
take respecting Japan's hands of
China" manifesto. The belief Is gen.
eral in local international quarters
that a clear definition of the Ameri-
can attitude toward japanese preten-
sions is imminent. either singly or in
rather expected that Secretary Hull
might seize the occasion Of his ASso-
ciated Press luncheon address in New
York on April % for some revelation
OF this country's attitude. Diplomats
attribute his failure TO do SO to the
probability that the Roosevelt admin
istration is engaged in confidential
communication with foreign govern
ments. and that until this exchange
OF views Is complete. no indica ton of
Uncle Sans intentions is to be looked
for. One representative from abroad
hazarded a wild guess that our an
swer to Japan might be the relatively
early return of the United States
Fleet to the Vest Coast! Nothing Of
that sort is at present in the wind.
&x H*
Sis Owswald Mosley, Bart, the 38-
year-old leader of the British Fascist
movement, Is the husband of the for
mer Lady Cynthia Curzon. whose
mother was the one-time Mary Letter
of Washington. later the wife of the
Marques Curzon of Kedleston. Both
Sir Oswald and Lady Mosley were
members of the British Labor party at
the height of its glory 10 years ago
and held seats in the House of Com
mons. Sir Oswald was q member of
the second Labor government under
Ramsay MacDonald's premiership. I'm
sensely tall and youthful, he began life
ish army after the World War, and
has devoted himself to politics ever
since. Sir Oswald claims that his
Black Shirt movement already num-
bers 100000 adherents. With the re-
Gently acquired support of the power
full Rothermere newspapers, the Fascist
party anticipates steady growth from
now on. Hitherto 1t has not made
much Of a dent.
X 4
Soviet Ambassador Troyanovsky will
make his debut as public speaker in
Washington at next Saturday eve
ning's annual dinner of the American
Society of International Law. He will
appear on the same program with Un-
dersecretary of State William Phillips
and Judge Florence E. Allen, newly
appointed woman member of the
United States Circuit Court of Ap-
peals. The Soviet envoy already COM
mands the English language with
fiuency.
American business is heart and soul
for an adequate national defense pro-
gram, as revealed by referendum
vote of the Chamber of Commerce OF
the United States just closed. The
chamber announces that seldom have
any of it's referendum recommenda-
tions received such overwhelming
Affirmative support.
~ 4 4
Gerald Campbell. British consul
general at New York, who Represent
ative Fred A. Britten, Republican. Of
Illinois, thinks ought to get his walk
ing papers because of his alleged par
ticipation in a meeting designed to
undermine American naval policy, has
spent nearly 20 years In this country
on official duty. He was consul gen.
eral at Philadelphia in l920-2l and
at San Francisco for nine years before
Evening star., 1934-04-25
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

@. Does an automobile when slip
ping on frozen roads really slide on
the ice, or does 1t slide on water?-
j. N. s.
A. The Bureau OF Standards says
that when an automobile slides on a
frozen road 1t really slides on water.
The same applies to skater on ice.
@. Are a great many preparations
called patent medicines which lave
never been patented?-C. c. w.
A. The term has often been incor-
rectly used for the type Of prepara-
tions sold for Standardization in gen.
eral. These are proprietary prepara-
tions. There are comparatively few
real patent medicines.
@. What Is the route for the pro-
posed Florida Canal?-H. d. P.
A. There are several proposed
routes. The project has been referred
to committee for approval. 1t must
then be referred to the Secretary OF
War, and finally to Congress. Moth
ing constructive has been done con-
cerning the matter.
@. What is Dutch gold?-E. G.
A. 1t is an alloy of copper and zinc,
invented by Prince Rupert of Ba-
varia.
@. What hen holds the record for
having laid the most eggs?-E. j.
A. The champion egg g-laying hen is
white Leghorn named Lady Ann
owned by Lyle Funk of Shirley, ILL.,,
who has 300 eggs to her credit. She
is 10 years old and was born in an
/ incubator.
Q. Why are some medical questions
answered. while others are out OF your
field?-H Y.
A. Questions regarding the history
/ of medicine. names Of hospitals, estab-
| lished facts about diseases, and the
like, can be answered because these
facts can be ascertained by layman.
Medical diagnoses and advice is strict
ly in the professional field and should
not be given by any one outside
Questions within the scope of an in
formation service are carefully an
swered by researchers trained to this
work. Send your questions TO this
newspapers Information Bureau Fred
eric j. Haskin, Director. Washington.
D. C. Inclose coin or stamp for re-
ply postage.
@. Where was Whistler, the artist
born? Where did he die? Did his
wife survive HMM. F. P.
ln-
the place of his birth, but it actually
occurred in Lowell, Mass, in 1884. He
died in London in 1903. Whistler had
no family. He married widow whose
death occurred before his.
Q. Did the first Continental Con-
gress sit in independence Hall in
! Philadelphia IT. F. w.
A. 1t was in Carpenters Hall. a
short distance east of independence
Square. that the first Continental
Congress assembled on September S,
l774. The second Continental Con-
/ gress met in Independence Hall, May
/ 10, ITS.
Q. How large was the Florentine
diamond?-B. B.
A. 1t weighed 1873 carats and formed
part Of the Austrian crown jewels.
Q. Why should spark plugs in an
automobile be kept clean?-J P. L.
A. Clean spark plugs are essential
for the best automobile performance.
Carbonized spark plugs will cause
missing at low or high speeds. A poor
grade of oil or too much oil will turn
to carbon (soot) and will deposit on
the end and inside of the spark plug
and short circuit the plug, SO that the
spark will not occur at the point, con-
sequently causing missing OF explosion.
Evening star., 1934-04-25
The United States and Japan.

-AAHooasos'oool Aooilo NdS W dp-
pear at the State Department yester-
day for the purpose of clarifying
Japan's recent hands off the Far
East" proclama ton, which has stag
gered the western world because of its
defiance of international treaty rights.
especially in China.
Since the amazing pronouncement
was made at Toxic week ago, for
eign opinion has, as might have been
expected. steadily cryStallized in pro-
test against Japan's action. though
nothing savoring of concerted inter-
national steps to oppose it has yet
taken form. Great Britain has
launched through her ambassador in
Toxic inquiries presumably similar to
those which Undersecretary Of State
Phillips made of Ambassador Saito on
Tuesday. The subject engages atten-
ton in one form or another at other
European capitals, and the League of
Nations has II under informal consid-
Grafton in Geneva. While ambassador
Saito was at the State Department
American Ambassador Bingham was
in conference with the Chinese min
lister in London.
These various indications suffice to
demonstrate that the outside world is
not minded to let Japan's newest chal-
lenge pass unnoticed or allow COW
enanted international rights in China,
either political or economic, go by de-
fault through supine acquiescence in
japanese pretensions. Exactly what
Ambassador Saito disclosed at the
State Department in exposition or
justification of his governments action
is not yet a matter OF public knowl-
edge, nor has there been time, on the
basis OF any such explanation, for the
formulation OF the United States
attitude. There are suggestions that
this may be promptly forthcoming,
following Secretary Hull's return to
his desk and consultation with Presi-
dent Roosevelt.
Americas interest in the vital issue
which Japan has so suddenly raised Is
fundamental, legitimate and straight
forward. 1t ramifies back to our ira
ditional doctrine of the open door
IN China, and in these latter-day
times is based upon the nine-power
treaty guaranteeing the territorial and
political integrity of China and equal
commercial rights within that country
for all the signatory powers. Ameri-
can rights in the Far East are further
fortified, as are those Of all other
nations, by the Kellogg pact.
Japans "restatement" of her Far
Eastern policy. particularly its impli-
cation of exclusive jurisdiction over
the affairs of China-as if Japan had
Dy Wal COllQucIcu dho IA CASSS oh-
nexed all of China and not merely
Manchuria-runs counter in letter
and spirit of these various agree
ments and to the tangible in
terests of other states. 1t is therefore
position that is intolersble from
the standpoint of countries whose
privileges would be invaded and re-
stricted if japanese claims were to be
acknowledged and validated. The
statesmen of Toxic, despite the sue
cess with which Japan,s designs upon
China have hitherto been crowned,
must be aware that there is a limit
beyond which the Western powers will
not permit Japanese imperialist am
bitions to go. Fast-marching events
may be destined to show that with
the PRONUNCIATION of this Asia for
Japan" program the limit has been
reached.
Evening star., 1934-04-25
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON

Sing Again.
MY great-great-gra will relate
When ne is going strong
How once he could have picked a State
And bought 1t for a song.
The family is poor at that,
And often sorrowing.
The old man simply left us nat
Because he couldn't sing.
But even if We had that land,
In sorrowful refrain,
In hopes of keeping it in hand
We'd have to sing again.
And so once more we will gather near
To bid the music play.
In hope of Fortune and Good Cheer,
Wen sound our A. A. A.
Evening star., 1934-04-25

The retirement of gold has put sill
yer into prominence and made BIZ
metalism a feature of the boarding
a plugged nickel rather than risk en-
barrassment in trying to pass it is the
only one who remains safe.
Evening star., 1934-04-25

@. What is meant by the deadline
In a newspaper ofice?-R. K.
A. The minute at which an edition
of a newspaper must 60 to press.
@. In how many States must a man
who has graduated in medicine serve
an interneship?-J. M. 3.
A. Twelve States require the inferno
year for license to practice, and 90 per
cent of all medical students obtain
this interneship whether or not 1t Is
required.
@. Is emergency aid being under
taken in the Virgin slands?-O. H
A. The Emergency Works Admins
tration is operating in the Virgin
Islands.
O. How long have peaches been
grown?-F. A.
A. The origin Of the peach Is so far
lost in antiquity that botanists have
no proof of the exact wild plant which
gave rise TO 1t. The peach Is one OF
the oldest cultivated fruits and is not
known at the present time in a wild
state. The consensus of opinion today
is that the peach was known in China
before reaching state Of cultivation
in Persia, although its specific name
Persica indicates that the botanist
who first named it thought it to be
native to Persia
O. What Is the difference between
the words, disinterested and uninter-
ested?-O. H.
free from selfish motive. Uninterested
means not interested in the subject in
question.
O. Are as many people killed BY the
accidental discharge of firearms as by
intentional shooting?-B. G.
A. In a typical year, 1900 deaths
resulted from firearms accidents, which
constituted SO per cent Of all firearms
deaths
O. Where was Paul Revere buried?
%. P.
A In the Granary Burial Grounds.
Boston.
Q. When we're illuminated advertis-
ing signs first used in the United
States?-I. A. C.
A. Barnun advertised his museum
with a gaslight sign in the l840s. The
first electric sign was erected in
1891, advertising the amusement in
terests at Manhattan Beach. 1t was
at the south END of the triangle
formed by Broadway. Fifth avenue
and Twenty-third street. New York
City. The sign was 5ox80 feet and
had 1857 lamps.
O. Where did the name of the
opera "Merrymount" originate?-J b
w.
A The opera is based on the life
and adventures of Thomas Morton,
who lived l590-l646. He came to
America in 1922. He settled at Mount
Wollaston in what is now Quincy,
Mass In 1926. when most of the
settlers removed to Virginia. he
assumed command of the settlement
and renamed it Merrymount. He
came into conflict with the Puritan
settlers by setting up a maypole. He
was banished, but returned later.
@. What ingredients are used in
the Swedish drink called glogg?-O. B.
A. 1t is served in the Wintertime.
particularly at Christmas. and consists
chiefly of akvavit, sugar. spices. etc.
1t is not obtainable in this country.
@. What should be done with the
knife and fork when passing a plate
for second serving?-I T. w.
A The knife and fork should rest
a little to the right of center on the
plate.
Evening star., 1934-04-25
Important Communica ton.

Important Communication.
For theories I do not ask
To halt me in my daily task,
Nor messages so freely sent
OF scientific discomfort.
The books I read are wise indeed,
The family they will not feed.
Still unto you pin my hope,
My little old pay envelope.
Evening star., 1934-04-25
VWalizatiOn,

VOcaliza ton.
''These epidemics are causing
alarm" said the nervous constituent.
Yet with all the talk going
around" said Senator Sorghum,
there's one that might do some good. "
What might that be-"
AN epidemic of laryngitis"
Evening star., 1934-04-25

The mace does not always restore
order Immediately in Congress. Some
times more effect may be attained by
looking over the Summer climate
records and brandishing ther-
mometer,
Evening star., 1934-04-25

Sara as she strives to work out a
philosophy which will meet the re-
quirements of the unhappy existence
which she knows she must continue
to live. despite her desire to leave 1t
and seek happiness in another direc-
ton.
Evening star., 1934-04-25

When President Roosevelt referred
to himself as tough guy" he trans
lated into the direct vernacular the
old French proverb, He who sur
wives conquers."
Evening star., 1934-04-25

Pussy willows are on sale by the
florists. They are charming but
fragile and when N r. A. recall
citrants are to be switched into line
cannot do the work of the old big
stick
Evening star., 1934-04-25

Lobbyists are not expected to solicit
the War Department for sales. The
early bird is well enough in his place,
but he Is no Blue Eagle.
Evening star., 1934-04-25

Fascism Is bringing all kinds OF
shirts into evidence. The years have
passed since every man not in uni
form demanded a silk shirt,
Evening star., 1934-04-25
A Question Of Pockets.

From the Wichita EaRle.
One bill in Congress proposes that
We buy a billion and a half ounces
of silver. If We are going to have
that much silver money. buckskin
pants will be q necessity.
Evening star., 1934-04-25

1t must be mentioned in favor of
old Sam insult that he is at least
easier to get than Dillinger.
Evening star., 1934-04-25
Hamlet Revised.

That movie star has made curves
fashionable" remarked the beauty ex-
pert. Physical culture Is of no avail"
Alas, too true!" answered Miss
Cayenne. There's a divinity that
ends our shapes, roughhouse them
how we will"
Evening star., 1934-04-25

Jud Tunkins says Dillinger just goes
on stealin' everything in sight, includ-
ing the spotlight.
Evening star., 1934-04-25
AbaShed.

All, gentle youth, you bid me hide
My head and Danish all my pride.
You took me to base ball game
And life has never been the same.
The diagram you showed to me
A cross word puzzle seems to be.
1t was-my error brings me shame
A score card for a base ball game.
And though I humbly do my best
To initiate your Sportive zeSt,
/ must admit / am to blame,
1 can not score a base ball game.
I realize my speech is crude.
You said, "he flied" and I said
'flewed."
I leave you to your glad acclaim.
I'm baf1ied by your base ball game.
DE man dat succeeds in havin' his
own way" said Uncle Eben, ''is de one
dat's liable to be ,splainin' to de traf-
fic cop how he come to run past sig
nails"
Evening star., 1934-04-25
All Set.

From the South Bend Tribune.
The radio singer who lost all hcI
clothing in a hotel fire Is nov
equipped. so far as wardrobe is con-
cerned, for a career as a movie star.
Evening star., 1934-04-25

The wisdom of our ancestors was
great" said HI Ho, the sage of China
town, "but not great enough to teach
us to profit by it."