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The Washington times., 1935-11-30
BRITAIN
SEEK FAVOR
OF u. 5.
Ambassadors Of Both
Besieging State
Department
international News Service

A behind-the-scenes diplomatic
battle is under way here between
Great Britain and Italy to secure
American official sympathy for
their respective sides in the Euro
pean war crisis.
Through the medium Of their
diplomatic ENJOYS here, both Brit.
al and Italy are seeking to sway
the opinion Of State Department
officials.
The procedure being followed re,
calls in many respects that fol
lowed by the diplomatic repre-
Sentatives here of Britain and
Germany in the early days Of the
World War, when vigorous efforts
were made to line up the United
States on one side or the other.
Calls Are Frequent
The significance of this diplo'
matte effort to sway American
official opinion is not apparent,
unless one is watching the cor
ridors of the. State Department
closely and notes the frequency
with which the British and
Italian ENJOYS f6iicw one another
to the department.
Since the rise of tension be-
twee1 Great Britain and Italy
over the maSsing Of the British
fleet in the Mediterranean and
Britain'S efforts at Geneva to
check Italian aggression, the
British and Italian ENJOYS have
paid more frequent calls to the
State Department than any other
foreign ENJOYS.
During the past 10 days, his
Britannia MajeSty's ambassador
Sir Ronald Lindsay, and Italian
Envoy Augusta RoSSo have called
at the Department almost every
other day.
They have conferred separately
not only with Secretary Of State
Cordeu Hull but with almost
every other high ranking official
who has a hand in formulating
Americas neutrality policy.
Italian Handicapped
The shrewd little Italian envoy,
ranked as one of Premier Mus
solinn's age" dirlemats, works un-
der a much greater handicap than
his towering British colleague.
Even as in the World War days,
the tendency Of American officials
is to sympathize with Great
Britain.
RoSso has to combat an already
strong sentiment on the part OF
the State Department to sym
pathize with Britain's export to
maintain peace. The fact Britain
at the same time is Strengthening
its own position in the Mediter.
ranean and world affairs Is viewec
as incidental to the more impor
tant necessity of maintaining
world peace.
Rosso also has to combat a
severe sentiment of condemnation
on the part Of Secretary Hull to
ward Premier Mussolini for re
sorting to war ir Africa.
Nevertheless, the little Italian
envoy plugs away ceaseleSSly in
his efforts to draw a favorable
picture of the Italian case and
the circumstances which forced
II Duce to risk al! on the Ethio
plan campaign.
Meanwhile, the efforts to sway
American official opinion on one
side or the other move ON relent-
leSSly.
The Washington times., 1935-11-30
Award Housing Contracts
International News Service

The PWA housing division to-
day awarded contracts for con-
struction of the Algonquin Park
way rural housing project at
Louisville, KY; the West Side
project at Cleveland and the Uni
versity TerrRce at Columbia, s. c.
The Washington times., 1935-11-30

circles here as greatly easing the
crisis caused by the drive toward
extension Of League sanctions,
and the sudden Italian troop
movements.
The Washington times., 1935-11-30
Treasury Condition
InternationaI News SERVICE

IntefnAIIOnaI NeWs SeFNIc0
Treasury balance: $1,449, ,714,'
624.99. Internal revenue: $685.
227.55. Custom receipts: $2S,'
545,5t5.16.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-07-05
Washington's Fourth.

WaSkington's community Independ"
ence day celebration last night at the
Monument Grounds was a credit to the
Capital, and the thanks of all the people
who assembled there for the occasion.
close upon a hundred thousand, should
60 to the committee of citizens who ar
ranged and managed 1t. The program
was promptly started, there were no irk-
some halts and the conclusion came on
schedule. The ceremony of the massing
Of the colors was inspiring and beauti-
full. The addresses were eloquent. The
pyrotechnics were thrilling in their
variety and splendor. No more could
be desired. Those who arranged and
conducted the program and those who
by their contributions made 1t possible
deserve the gratitude Of the great null
titude who completely covered the broad
space of the north flank of the mound
from the apex of which rises the national
symbol Of the First President, whose
portrait in fire provided the climax Of
q display never exceeded for thrilling
beauty in this city. Such cooperative
service in behalf of the community is
greatly appreciated.
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Why All the Persecution
Of the Holding Companies d?

To the Editor Of The Star:
As one Of the many thousands OF in
nocent investors in utility holding COM
pany stocks, should appreciate it if
some one would explain the reason for
the indicative spirit of the administra-
ton toward that particular industry.
I am not attempting to defend the
utilities. Undoubtedly some Of them
were guilty of serious mistakes during
the hectic boom days. But were the
utilities the only ones?
For instance, what of the large rail-
road holding companies? I happen to
know of one of the most prominent in
that field that has loans of many mil
lions of dollars to closed banks in one
of the largest cities in Ohio, with no
chance of these ever being paid. And
the stock pyramid Of this particular Or
ganization ran up to dizzy heights. Yet,
instead of condemnation, some of the
New Deal agencies have been comforting
with its officials on a proposed reor-
ganization with Government assistance.
Other examples could be cited In the
same and other industries.
But for some unexplainable reason the
New Dealers apparently have decided to
take it all out on the utilities, and thus
those who thought they were investing
in the safest and most essential industry
must suffer. And confidence must be
further undermined, recovery retarded
and thus practically every one penalized
indirectly. Pray tell me why?
A. J. WRITTEN.
Cleveland, Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-07-05
Army Promotions.

Secretary Dern has urged enactment
of the Army promotion bill on the ground
that promotion in the Army has reached
a situation which, If permitted to con-
tinue, will have an exceedingly bad
effect on the morale of the commissioned
personnel and upon efficiency Of the
service" Indeed, the impossible situa-
ton regarding promotion in the Army
has continued for SO long-since the
World war--that its failure already
to have disrupted the morale OF the
commissioned personnel reflects credit
on the service. 1t is gratifying to be-
lieve that this long-delayed measure Is
now assured of enactment. The Senate
passed the bill recently: 1t has been
reported from the House Military Affairs
Committee with q strong recommends
ton for passage and the House will
probably reach it next week.
Few measures affecting the military
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-07-05
WASHINGTON OBSERVATIONS
BY FREDERIC WILLIAM VILE.

Louisiana KingfiSh expects to tour the
State with his sound trucks in the course
of his coming Nationwide "share-the-
wealth" crusade, which is to be inaugu-
rated in Attorney General Cummings
home town Of Stamford, Conn. on
July Is.
Senator Hattie w. Caraway, Democrat,
of Arkansas, is no longer the only Mrs.
Caraway to adorn the political scene.
The woman's National Republican Club
at New York has just elected Mrs. Henry
r. Caraway as its president. She an
nounces q unique plan to organize VIC
tory for the G. o. p. In SO, In so far as
woman voters can make that possible.
Mrs. Caraway proposes to educate an
army of Republican sisters in the arts
Of campaign oratory. Regular training
schools for that purpose are to be estab-
lished in at least ~ States. Mrs. Cara
way says experience has shown that
woman spellbinders are welcomed on
the hastings and introduce q note Of
novelty that appeals to voters Of both
sexes.
Revision of certain provisions Of the
proposed banking act, brought about
mainly by Senator Carter Glass, sky
rocketed bank stocks on the New York
Stock Exchange this week. Some lead
ing shares shot up from to so points
give issues were lifted to new highs
for the year. Operators attributed the
bull movement particularly to the
amendment giving banks Of deposit the
right to participate In security under
writings.
In washington this week there, was
o notable conference Of the Nations
leading forestry and plant authorities,
sity Of combating the Dutch elm disease
recently introduced into the United
States. It has killed many thousands
New Jersey and Connecticut, and has
been found in Maryland, Virginia, Ohio
and Indiana. In a letter to President
Roosevelt the conference described the
disease as q menace to the economic
welfare and natural beauty Of the coun-
try. Mr.. Roosevelt is urged to make
$2,500,000 Immediately available from
work-relief funds to combat the pest. It
is claimed that several thousand men
now on relief rolls could be thus use
fully employed.
= q r
Recently announced retirement Of
Edwin 8. Cunningham, American con-
sui general ct Shanghai, after 81 years
Of official duty, calls attention to the
fact that from now on there are likely
to be recurring cases of retirement Of
foreign service veterans who have
reached the compulsory retiring age Of
s. provided by the Rogers law. I'm
portant posts both in Washington and
the diplomatic and consular branches
In the field will be affected.
copyright. 1852
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-07-05

American champion and has included
In her list Of victories one over Mrs.
Moody. The latter Is ambitious to gain
seventh Wimbledon title as first
woman tennis player Of the world to
exceed the record Of susanne Langlen.
with whom she Is now tied In terms Of
Wimbledon victories. 30 that tomorrow's
match will be particularly interesting to
Americans in view Of the rivalry be-
tween these two remarkable players.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-07-05
The Two Helens.

Tomorrow at Wimbledon, England, two
young American women, Helen Wills
Moody and Helen Jacobs, will meet In
the final round Of the international
tennis tournament, each having yester-
day won o match In the semi-fnals.
Thus the women's championship is
assured to America. The contest be-
tween them is of particular interest
because Of their long rivalry on the
courts. These two Helens, both Cali
fornians, in fact both residents Of
Berkeley, constitute q classic set-up for
the concluding events at Wimbledon.
Miss Jacobs has now reached her fourth
final at wimbledon and Mrs. Moody her
seventh. They have met twice in finals
on those courts, Mrs. Moody winning on
each occasion. Miss Jacobs Is now the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-07-05

establishment have come to Congress
with such strong backing. 1t has re-
ceived. Of course, the full Endorsement
of the General STAFF, which regards the
bill as necessary not only on equitable
grounds but to improve conditions in
the Army. The President has indicated
his approval. There was no difficulty
In convincing the Senate Of its merits.
The principles Of the measure have
been discussed since the end of the
World War, and the commissioning OF
many officers in the Regular Army de-
veloped a so-called hump" In the COM
missioned personnel, concentration Of
officers OF equal rank and practically the
same standing on the Army lists. The
result has been, as Representative Hill
points out, that there are thousands Of
officers who have not advanced In fifteen
years beyond the grades in which they
were originally commissioned. Thousands
Of officers are beyond the age which
should have brought promotion. with
captains in the age brackets Of colonies
and generals: with men who should have
been majors and captains long ago still
serving as first heutenants. While some
of the inequities in pay have been COR
rected previously, promotions in rank
have become stagnant, presenting the
possibility that efficient officers who were
commissioned as Neutenants have little
prospect of advancing beyond the grade
of captain before retirement with age,
while there are captains who might
serve in that rank throughout their
Army lives.
The bill now pending before the House
will accelerate promotion of all officers
below the grade of colonel. advancing
some promotions eight years ahead Of
the time required if existing conditions
are left unchanged. Its enactment at
this session Of Congress will constitute
one of the really important steps in
improving conditions within the Army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-07-05
Approves Star Editorial
And Why Not a Woman?'

To the Editor Of The Star:
This is to thank you for your splendid
editorial, "And Why Not Woman" on
the occasion of the election Of Mrs.
Henry Grafton Doyle to the presidency
of the Washington School Board.
Hurrah for real democracy! Do you
realize what 1t means to have an out
standing newspaper come out with such
generous recognition of q woman's abil-
ity to mount to the top? I wish hum
dreds of American editors would ask
the above question. It would not be long
before women would be considered
worthy of the full citizenship status
which men enjoy in this so-called "land
of the free and the home of the brave"
The men on the Washington School
Board are to be commended for break
ing away from tradition and releasing
a woman's capacity to do greater things.
ROSE ARNOLD POWELL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-07-05
The Hapsburgs Return.

The atmosphere at Doom must be
thick with envy as its most distinguished
resident, exiled ex-Kaiser wilhelm,
meditates upon the news from Vienna.
The Council Of State there has Just
approved the Austrian governments
proposal for return Of Hapsburg property
to the former ruling family and for
enabling the members of the banished
dynasty to resume their domicile on
Austrian soil. On all hands these steps
are heralded as the forerunner Of
re-established monarchy, with 22-year-
old Archduke Otto restored to his an
cestral throne as Emperor. It is true
that the peace treaty Of st. German
bars the Hapsburgs from Austria, but
these are days, as Germany is proving,
with respect to the pact of Versailles,
and Italy, with respect to the Covenant
of the League, when treaties have become
the merest scraps of paper.
Only the formal approval of the
Austrian Diet and signature of the
President are required to validate re-
Mobilization of Hapsburg property and
residential rights. While the govern
ments proposal on its face does not
contemplate restoration Of the monarchy,
it is acknowledged that young Otto, his
ambitious and resourceful mother,
former Empress zita, and other royalists
have been conducting actual negotia-
tons to that end. From the archduke's
place Of exile in Belgium it is announced
that he expects to return to Austria
as soon as the anti Hapsburg laws are
finally repealed and that his accession
as Emperor may be looked for relatively
soon afterward. The only stumbling
block to immediate restoration is said
to be Vice Chancellor Won Starhemberg,
who Is credited with an ambition to
serve as regent during period Of
preparation for Ottos enhancement.
Austrian public opinion is divided as
to the desirability of abolishing the
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Opponents include the workers and Nazi
elements which would look upon an
imperial regime as antagonistic to plans
for German absorption Of Austria. The
monarchical, aristocratic and military
elements which ruled in the heyday
period before the war naturally rejoice
that injustice to the Hapsburgs" has
at length been removed.
OF primary importance will be Euro
pean reaction to the royalist program.
The Little Entente succession countries
-CzechoSlovakia, Rumania and Yugo-
slavia-only recently proclaimed that any
attempt at restoration would produce a
general mobilization of those countries
and eventual military protest. France,
the Little Ententes protector, shares
its views and Italy contemplates the
situation with concern. Thus to the
mass of other explosive material with
which Europe reeks at this moment,
Hapsburg aspirations add one more in
f1ammable factor. It was in another
July, twenty-one fateful years ago, that
there emanated from the same quarters
the spark that set alight the world
confiagration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-07-05

we WIltc OQhy IN praise Oh OuE very
good friend, the wood thrush, himself,
and not just his songs.
Any one who doesn't like thrushes, or
who isn't interested in them, can turn
elsewhere, with our blessing.
Elsewhere you can md Government,
politics, society, murder, base ball, box
ing, almost anything you want within
reason.
Here you find the thrush, the prot.
test and friendliest Of song birds, to
say nothing Of the sweetest singer.
The song Of the thrush has been cele-
brated here for many years; today we
devote o few words to the bird itself,
its pleasant celebration and demeanor. its
active, friendly habits and its general
place in the garden picture.
Once you have had o thrush, your
garden is never complete thereafter
without 1t.
This state Of affairs may take years
to bring about. In the meantime you
accept the thrush, admire It's song, from
time to time, differentiate its coat from
that Of other birds, but somehow fail to
move on into the realm Of complete adj
miration.
Then one happy Summer you wake
up to the fact that this is most charm
ing creature, indeed.
Suddenly it outweighs, in your eyes,
the fine cardinal, the scrappy blue Jay,
the sleek catbird, the glossy flicker.
The thrush of the home garden all at
once comes into its own in the mind Of
the gardener.
He sees it for what 1t is. the very I'm
est Of them all.
They talk a great deal about New
York's finest" meaning policemen.
There were some of them down here
during the Shrine convention, and we
could not 60 crazy about them. Very
nice fellows, but not any particularly
better than our own police, as far as
we could see.
The bird finest" are thrushes.
In announcing this preference we do
not ask that others agree with us.
No one, however, could say the wood
thrush was very far behind the finest.
One may have o liking for sparrows,
even, or stariings, but still admit the
thrush among the leaders.
As far as this observer Is concerned
and we know many others-the thrush Is
the leader.
This pre-eminence comes about not
only because of its song, but peculiarly
on account Of its sheer charm.
It grows on an observer.
The thrush, In any of its varieties, is
possessed Of at" In the somewhat silly
sense Of the slang Of several years ago.
It has appeal.
It will make this felt at the first meet
ing, but the real test comes upon fur
ther acquaintance, in open competition
with all the other birds.
The more there are. not only the mer-
rier, but the easier for thrush conquest
1t may take time, however, for your
honest thrush is lacking In the flashy
appeal of such scarlet fellows as the
cardinal or handsome blue jay.
He has no cap on his head, like the
cardinal or catbird.
He Is not small, to attract those who
succumb, ordinarily, to the lure of the
little.
Many persons like sparrows and juncos
for no other reason.
The thrush Is q fair-sized bird, not q
swashbuckler like the robin. Yet he Is
no small creature. such as the titmouSe
The red-brown tone Of his back, his
handsome gray chest speched with black
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-07-05
Subway Inquiry and
City's Crowded Streets

To the Editor of The Star:
I read in your paper where the peo-
ple's counsel Of washington has asked
Mrs. Norton to introduce a bill for
money to investigate Q possibility of q
subway in. this city. I wish to state
that something should be done to solve
a problem to get these thousands of
cars of the city's streets, for If the people
are forever assured q free garage on
the city's streets, this city will never
be q safe place to drive or walk in.
More and more cars are on the streets
each day, and every one that buys q
new one parks it right on the public
streets.
There is no city in all America where
it is so hard to drive and where the
city looks like q huge car garage. The
city oficials should surely do something
about this. HARRY TURNER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-07-05
A Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton


Sleep, tired city Of mine,
Night with its respite is here,
The sun has gone down
Through shadows that frown
And stars In the heavens appear,
Soothing all day-wearied eyes,
Wooing all tagged brains to rest,
Deepening the blue
To nocturnal hue
High DER the towns fevered breast.
In every shadowy street
Silence will fall by and By,
Slumber win come
To mansion and slun,
And winds from the PARKWAY sky.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-07-05

The reporters who are before the
Maryland courts are neither blond nor
blue-eyed, and so can expect little help
from the feminine journalists who spe-
cialise on emotional appeal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-07-05

The Mystic Shriners linger pleasantly
in memory for the reminder that the
pursuit of happiness may honestly COM
mand its moments of undivided at
tention.
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Shooting Stars.
BY PHuANDER JOHNSON.


Yesterdays and Tomorrows.
We saw the stars of glory
Cleaning brightly in the sky.
We heard that great old story
With love that cannot die.
We all shook hands in greeting
AS we gathered round to say
Here's another joyous meeting,
This is Independence day!"
Our lives have been In danger,
Fortune recklessly we stake,
But to fear each mans stranger;
Sacred honor is awake.
Memories that cannot perish
Grow still brighter through the day.
Happiness we truly cherish
This Is Independence day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-07-05

Taxation without representation" Is
mentioned every Fourth of July. The
voteless citizen Of the District Of Co
lumbia is in a position to remember it
every day of the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-07-05

Lobbyists have always existed. Even
the old serpent in Genesis is suspected
Of being q land agent intent on showing
the founders of the human race into
remote realty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-07-05

Vesuvius has no doubt reminded
many citizens Of italy that its states
manship should recognize local needs
and provide Naples with better volun-
teer fire department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-07-05
Musical Plagiarism.

From the Philadelphia INQUIRER.
Mr.. Damrosch predicts return Of the
music giants. But even II they don't
return, their works will survive In the
later popular productions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-07-05
Enlightenment.

Enlightenment.
The lightning bug, old patient friend,
Is out in flashing beauty.
He does not seem to coudescend
For doing Just his duty.
He does not champion q cause
Where wits are swifA and clever.
The lightning bug asks no applause
For honest, plain endeavorp
Money" said Uncle Eben, doesn't
grow on trees. And II it did, knows
folks dat 'ud b too lazy to climb up
and pick It." q,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-07-05

What Is called the death sentence"
for holding companies does not call for
a neat parody Of They're Hangin'
Danny Deever"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-07-05

European thrift is in evidence in this
city's thoroughfares, where an inexpen-
sive type of automobile may occasionally
be found tagged diplomatic"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-07-05

It is unfair to try to make a crime
interesting because a relative of some
prominent parsonage has figured in 1t.
Even the gangster Is q bit of q snob.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-07-05

Art galleries bring happiness, but ex-
plorers continue to report nations that
were buried in spite of their art.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-07-05

Abyssinia Is to be punished. Events
move so rapidly that there seems no
time for its royal family to make intelli-
gent inquiry as to what for.