The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-09-26
Capital Capers
BY GEORGE ABEL

XxTASHINGTON'S official and diplomatic
w circles, always agog about something
whether it's international politics. senatorial in
designations or sport-have turned their atten-
ton in big way to the yacht races off Newport.
The British embassy is, quite naturally, the
most interested embassy in town. You can't
walk into that imposing structure without run
ming into a feverish discussion about jibs, top
gallants, Marconi rigs and the proper way to
tack in stiff breeze.
Sir Ronald Lindsay, his Britannia majesty'S
ambassador, shows no signs Of coming home.
He calls up once or twice to find out how Things
are going, and receives a few cables. But II
he's worried about anything it must be the fact
that Rainbow won the third race. Nobody at
the embassy seems at all concerned any more
about the munitions probe.
Even the embassy doormen are intensely con-
cerned about the race.
Hi couldn't ave been more surprised" ex-
claimed one man, referring to RainboWs Win
ming the last race, "hif lis majeSty's picture 'ad
walked down from the wall"
He referred to the great ceremonial portrait
of King George v which presides magnifcently
over the hall of the embassy.
Indeed, if his majesty we're quite simply to
step down from the canvas and place small
bet on the Endeavour with Mr.. Denis Smith
Bingham or Mr.. H w. A. Freese-Pennefather,
embassy secretaries, only the British would be
surprised. To an American observer, all the
English are showing such enthusiasm, it would
seem almost natural
NOTE: Embassy yachtsmen yesterday were
RECALLED with two choice bits of news over their
gin and tonics:
Sir Ronald Lindsay wore the Order of st.
Michael and st. George at a dinner given by DR.,
and Mrs. Alexander Hamilton Rice at their villa,
Miramar, in Newport.
1T o. M. sopwith owner of the Endeavour
of new Genoa jib to take the place of badly
fitting headsail.
TITO the state department through downpour
l. of rain which delayed the scheduled open
ing of the Presidents cup regatta, went various
diplomats.
Soviet Ambassador Troyanovsky arrived to
discuss Russian debts with Secretary of State
Hull
Mufaed to the ears in gray raincoat, and
wearing a misunderstanding black hat, Envoy
Troyanovsky seemed in good spirits, but preserved
his customary reserve toward the press.
Issuing from Secretary Hull's Office, he re-
Taxed sufficiently to say:
Il am leetle more hopeful"
Dapper smiling Anba sSador Augusta Rosso
of Italy arrived with a wave OF the hand and
some bright remarks about nothing in particular
ouizzed about international politics. he de-
claimed lightly:
international politics? haven't paid much
attention to international affairs in Rome.
went there and had quick talk with the gov
eminent (read: MusSolinD and then departed
for leave of absence. I left no address. That
is the only way to enjoy leave of absence
Envoy RoSso is making elaborate plans for a
reception he will give tomorrow in honor OF $50
Italian students who are arriving here for visit
Counselor Keinosuke Fuji Of Japan came to
the department for quiet talk about the trouble
japanese settlers are having with embattled
farmers in Arizona. He came, departed noiseless-
ly, leaving only the memory of his faint but
pleasing smile.