The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-06
Capital Capers
BY GEORGE ABEL

POLICEMEN in Washington frequently are
4 disturbed by the intricacies Of international
diplomacy.
Mr.. Francis Irgens, secretary of the Nor
wegian legation, went motoring the other after
noon through the beautiful Virginia hills With
him went Minister de Morgenstierne of Norway
and Minister Otto Wadsteo of Denmark
Secretary Irgens is an ardent motorist. He
skilfully piloted the car up hill and down dale
until he reached the outskirts of Leesburg, Va.
Then-not far from the fertile estate of former
Secretary of War Pat Hurley-Irgens made
wrong turn.
where am -" he asked in Norwegian.
81 have no idea" replied Minister de Morgen-
Stierne.
Nor l." said Minister Wadsted.
81 shall ask a policeman" announced Secre-
tary Irgens
He got out of the car and approached Vir-
GINA cop.
"Ahem" said Secretary Irgens, putting on his
best diplomatic manner. i am Mr.. lrgenS OF
the Norwegian legation, and 1 have with me in
my automobile the minister of Norway and the
minister of Denmark We are temporarily lost.
Could you please show us the road to Washing
ton?"
The Virginia cop scratched his head and
turned to garage man nearby.
"Hev. buddy" he said. This bozo is lost and
wants to find the way back to Washington. He's
got couple of clergymen in his car. Can you
help him out?"
FAN dignihed Dr.. Leo Rowe, director gen.
IL eral of the Pan-American Union, is cutting
quite figure on the tennis courts Of the Chevy
Chase Club, by appearing in knickers.
In fact, the most entertaining game of the
season $50 far as sheer spectacle is concerneO
was that between lanky DR.. Rowe and the for
mer chairman of the United States shipping
board. muscular Huston Thompson.
Both contenders wore plain white Knockers
which barely touched their knees, rolled socks
and tennis sneakers Agile as a youth, the ven-
cradle DR.. Rove leaped high in the air, slammed
the ball across the net
Forty love" he shouted.
The Hon. Huston was winded but gallant.
His sturdy legs raced across the court. Onlook-
ers applauded his quick serves.
Il can't believe it," exclaimed an elderly lady
as she raised her lorgnette. rs that DR.. Rowe
in knickers? And the Hon. Mr.. Thompson? No.
I can't believe it,"
But the slender DR.. Rowe and the mighty Mr..
Thompson paid no heed They like to play in
Knockers and they don't care who knows it.
TWO diplomats presented their credentials to
President Roosevelt with traditional cere-
mony.
First came the new Egyptian minister Ratib
Bey wearing an eye-glaSs, a red fez, a green
uniform laced with gold. an enameled sword and
white gloves.
He clinked magnifcently through the White
House. read a formal address in which he re-
ferred to his august sovereign" King Fuad 1
Of Egypt, and was graciously answered by the
President. After which he clinked away again,
removed his rather tight uniform and slipped
some Egyptian coffee.
The second diplomat, who arrived ten min
utes later, was Senior Aranha, strong man of
Brazilian politics and also ambassador Of Brazil
to the United States.
Senior Aranha wore evening dress CHS off,
cial uniform for state occasions). In presenting
his letters of credence, he referred TO the
friendship of 100 years, maintained, increased
and never disturbed between our two countries +"
Another happy phrase was union in war and
ever in peace"