The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-24
Capital Capers
: BY GEORGE ABELL

NEW DEALERS are very much in the diplo-
= matte whirl here, since British Ambassador
Sir Ronald Lindsay began entertaining the econ
omiStS at a series of dinner parties
Following the lead of bulky (and somewhat
shrewd, if slow moving Sir Ronald who is dean
of the diplomatic corps, other ENJOYS are lion
zing cabinet members, progressive senators and
representa- tiveS agricultural experts and all the
other experts they can lay their hands on.
Among the smiled-at figures who now stroll
through diplomatic salons, smiling in turn one
notes trim dapper Rex TugWell, underSecretary
of agriculture and brain -truster" extraordinary.
Since his return from Europe a few days ago,
Rex has been more or less secluded and eXclu-
sive But he is on virtually every embassy and
legation list, and invitations are piling up on
his desk.
Two dOWagers were discussing the handsome
Rex at a cocktail party yesterday.
Il lust love the beautiful way his nails are
manicured" said one.
And the cut of his clothes" said the other.
Although" she added as an afterthought they
are just a bit oVerdone."
Neither lady gave any opinion about Tug
wells political views.
But the political views Of DR.. Tugweu and
all the other New Dealers and brain-trusters
| are being very carefully studied by diplomats
who invite them to their soirees. Political pres
! tge has curious lot to do with dinner invita-
! lions in Washington.
THIS week. cabinet members, New Dealers,
a. etc. gttered Cor failed to glitter at
numerous diplomatic parties
Commerce Secretary Roper was busy man
at the royal Egyptian fete, smiling on every
side like a nabob who accOrds faVors where he
wills. Yesterday Roper appeared at luncheon
given by AeXei Neymann charge d'affaires Of
the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics in honor
! of Peter BogdanOv, retiring chairman of the
/ hoo of l,o Ar7tO
Another guest at the Soviet luncheon was
young Elliott Roosevelt, vice president of the
| Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce.
Agriculture Secretary Wallace and Herbert
Feis, economic adviser of the state department,
we're guests at a big diplomatic reception. And
there were scores of others-not only at formal
functions. but at little diplomatic teas and cock
tail parties. There is nothing remarkable or
wrong in their being present. 1t is merely in
teresting.
OLIVER HAIRED, slim wasted Charles Da-
- villa minister of RUmania, failed even to
flick his eyelashes yesterday at strange reports
| from the Balkans.
The reports were two:
| l. That King Carol of Rumania is peeved be-
cause King George and Queen Mary of England
have snubbed him by not inviting him to the
wedding Of Princess Marina and Prince George.
,. That DoWager Queen Marie of Rumania
again may visit the United States.
Elegant Envoy Charles (when he is not in
New York or Newport invariably IS to be found
at a cocktail party or reception. And he was
at a party when the rumOrs began buzzing
! across the Atlantic. In fact, he still is at
party while this is being written. According to
telephone message, he has not yet flicked an
eyelash
So much for King Carol and Queen Marie!
THE state department was interested in
I l. cable from Stockholm to the effect that
i Secretary of State Hull may be awarded the
/ Nobel peace prize by the Norwegian parliament
/ on DecA10.
But neither the Norwegians nor the depart
ment nor in fact Mr. Hull himself. knows any,
thing about it. The department naturally would
be pleased if its chief we're to be awarded the
| prize it was limited unofhcially.