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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-05-22
Plea for Fair Wage for
Automobile Mechanics
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
I see by your paper that the auto
mechanics have at last made an attempt
to stick up for themselves. I have often
wondered why they have not gone on
strike before. I do not know to what
extent they have quit their work, but
they have the sympathy of every wage
Garner
These men are the poorest paid of any
laborers have ever met. 1t is dis
grace to civilization the conditions they
have had to live under to try to feed
and care for their families. The public
should be informed of the starvation
salaries they are paid. I have used
car for years, and I have had most of
my work done at the same shop because
I like the work of one particular me-
chanic I know for a fact that this
excellent mechanic received less than
$40 in wages Christmas week. And that
is sample in all shops though I have
been told few shops pay 10 cents more
on the dollar than this particular shop.
I do not know If this is true. For few
weeks in the rush season a hustler can
make a fair wage, but the rest of the
year these men have to stand around on
cold, often wet, concrete floors, waiting
for whatever crumbs come along-giv-
ing their employers a full days time
and often getting less than 81 for full
days time. Is this fair or decent?
Now that they are trying to force a
living wage, it is to be hoped the public
will help them get it. If necessary, who
evT is responsible for starvation wages
that these mechanics get should be boy
cotted until they do pay the men a
decent wage. Every other business pays
a weekly. hourly or yearly wage. These
men give their time and work faith
fully when there is work to be done,
and they should be paid for it, the same
as other laborers get. They have as
much right to eat as those who employ
them. 1t is time they get justice. Let's
all help. MRS. E. WATERS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-05-22
Women Are Not Ignored
By This Administration
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star:
1t was rather amusing to me to read
letter in Tuesdays edition Of The Star,
signed by Rose Arnold Powell. In this
dissertation the author contends that
the present administration has ignored
the rights of women guaranteed them
by the Constitution.
In the words of an erstwhile Demo-
crat, 'let us look at the record"
1t should be needless to remind one of
the key positions held by women in this
administration. Among these the names
of Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor;
Nellie Tayloe Ross, director of the Mint;
Lucille Foster Mcmillan, civil service
commissioner. and Marion Banister, as
sistant treasurer, stand out One could
enumerate many other responsible posi-
tons being filled by members of the fair
SEX including a number of Federal
judgeships
What other administration has given
the women Of this Nation one-half the
opportunities extended to them by the
present one?
An interesting observation in this con-
nection Is the result of the poll con-
Quoted by the American Institute of
Public Opinion. This poll reveals that
the women of the United States are vot-
ing for President Roosevelt in far greater
proportion than the men. Does this in
dictate that the former group is being
Disseminated against?
One should remember, in discussing
this issue as in others now confronting
us, that blind partisanship will lead us
nowhere. 1t is only through careful
weighing of the facts that we will be
able to arrive at logical conclusions.
FRANK r. COLEMAN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-05-22
Destitute of Experience.

1t is beautiful thing to watch how
the rough-and-tumble battles of politics
in campaign year manage to bring out
the best that is in man. Take the case
of Honest Jim Farley, the Postmaster
General. Statesman that he is, he I'M
derwent the personal sacrifice of leaving
his busy desk in Washington for a long
journey to Grand Rapids, there to warn
the good members of the Michigan
Democratic Convention of possible perils
that lie ahead-perils to result from
little thing like marking a ballot the
wrong way.
And of such perils, what is the great
est? Jim does not indulge in PERSONAL
ties, but he believes in speaking his
mind right out in open meeting. He calls
spade spade, but he calls the leading
candidate for the Republican nomina-
ton "the Governor of typical prairie
State" and, without mentioning him by
name, subtlety conveys to his audience
that he is talking about Gov. Landon.
Suppose the Governor should be elected.
Perish the thought! For that would mean
putting the Government in the hands
of a man destitute of experience" Talk
about your reckless experiments"
shouts Jim, fairly shivering at the
thought Think of putting our Govern
ment in the hands Of man destitute
Of experience!
Jim knows the value of experience,
coming as he did direct to the cabinet
from his long service as chairman of the
New York Boxing Commission. In the
New Deal he has learned the value OF
placing matters of importance in the
hands of men Of long experience. No
body ever heard of Landon before last
year, Jim intimates. Compare the ex-
perience of Landon, for instance, only
serving his second term as Governor OF
a typical prairie State" with veterans
like Hopkins, Prof. Tugwell, Prof. Felix
Frankfurter, jerome Frank, Prof. War
rem, Mordecai ($2,500 for AID Ezekiei,
Gen. johnson, Prof. Raymond Moley-
members, ex-members and members ex-
oficio of the brain trust-who have taken
the responsibility right of the shoulders
of those of less experience in drafting
experimental legislation.
No need to doubt Jim Farley's plat
form He stands four-square on one
plank: Experience for all and all for
experience" What sort Of experienced
Well, that can be taken up the next time
Jim rides forth, like Paul Revere, to
warn the patriots that the Governor
of typical prairie State" is on his way
destitute of experience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-05-22
A League of Neighbors.

Something amounting in effect to pro-
poSals for league of neighbors in the
Western Hemisphere has been formu-
lated for submission to the coming Inter-
American Conference at Buenos Aires.
The idea is contained in the draft pre-
pared by the agenda committee of the
Pan-American Union. The committee,
consisting of Latin American diplomats
accredited to the United States, has
evolved a highly diversified program
from a mass of suggestions forthcom-
ing from all twenty-one of the Americas.
Divided into six major groups-organ-
ization of peace, neutrality, limitation of
ornaments, juridical problems, economic
questions and intellectual cooperation
the various proposals will be laid before
the different member nations Of the
Pan-American Union. On the basis of
replies, returnable by June 80, more
precise set of topics for discussion at
Buenos Aires will be worked out.
Organization of peace" is the funda-
mental objective of the conference, con-
vened at President Roosevelt's invita-
ton. If certain concrete suggestions are
carried into effect the American repub-
lies will virtually bind themselves to-
gether in leagus>k neighbors destined
to supplant ths<Eeague of Nations as
factor in the affairs of North, Central
and South America. Proposals to this
end embrace the establishment OF . court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-05-22
WASHINGTON OBSERVATIONS
BY FREDERIC WILLIAM VILE.

New Jerseys primary victory is her
aided by all good and true Landonites
as clinching the Governors nomination
for the presidency practically beyond the
shadow of a doubt. Between pledged
delegates and Undetermined unin-
structed delegates, the Kansan's friends
reckon he is now easily within reach Of
the requisite majority of sol votes. With
favorite-son commitments in various
States, it is conceded that a flrst-ballot
choice is unlikely, but the Landon people
have ironclad confidence that the band
wagon will be roaring along at such a
clip even during the opening roll CALL
that victory on the second ballot-or on
the third at the very outside-must rank
as what is colloquially known as lead
pipe cinch. The Governors managers
are conscious that he will be in danger
unless he makes the grade relatively
early in the game. If he fails to do so
by the third roll call, all concerned
realize that a deadlock or stampede
may easily turn the convention in the
direction of a compromise candidate.
At the moment, Landonites decline to
acknowledge any reasonable possibility
of such development.
~
Senator Borah, having found New Jer-
sey as faithless to him as Ohio, he can
now hardly hope that the Cleveland
nomination can by any chance be
brought within his grasp. That being
the case, it's expected that the Idahoan
will find occasion between now and
June to indicate where his fancy lies,
both as to some other nominee and the
party platform. The view persists that
Vandenberg of Michigan is Borah's pre-
ponderant preference, If conditions de-
cree his own elimination from the race.
Borah has never proclaimed his hoStil-
ity to Landon personally. The impress
sion has rather grown up that because
of the character of some OF the Gov
ernor's support the Senator thinks the
G. o. p. should look elsewhere for its
1885 standard bearer If early balloting
discloses unquestionable old guard back
ing for the Kansan's candidacy, 1t may
be the cue for Borah to take the lead
in "stop-Landon" movement.
X X \
Another 30,000-odd anti Roosevelt pro-
test votes for Col. Henry Breckenridge in
the New Jersey Democratic primary sup
ply lIcSil cNluellCe VI Lille HUI lliCOlioiOOA
able rift in the Roosevelt lutte in the
Industrial and financial East. F. D. r.
carried New Jersey in 1882 by something
under $1,000 plurality, corresponding
roughly to the poll rolled up there by
Breckenridge this week. The figures are
not conclusive, but are such as to cause
Chairman Farley and Boss Hague some
anxiety. On the face of the primary re-
turns, there are enough anti-New Deal
ers in Jersey to make it look at least like
doubtful State in November.
X "
Republicans seem to be shying away
from the notion of handing over their
vice presidential nomination to Demo-
crat and rather to favor the idea OF
giving anti-New Dealers places in Re-
publican cabinet, If such there is to be.
Some Of them are even getting down to
cases on the subject. A late suggestion
Is that the Cleveland nominee should
promptly declare that at least three
portfolios would b assigned 10 Demo-
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cratic insurgents. One specific proposal
recommends the appointment of former
Director of the Budget Lew Douglas as
Secretary of the Treasury; of Al Smith
as Secretary of the Interior, and of Will
liam L. Clayton of Texas as Secretary
of Agriculture.
John w. Aiken, the Massachusetts
hardwood finisher who is the Socialist
Labor nominee for President, is about
to hang up record in campaign econ
omy. He has acquired $500 second
hand automobile, in which he plans to
make a f1ve-month speechmaking tour
across the country. It's reported that
the trip will be practically self-sustain-
ing. as gasoline and other incidental
expenses are to be met from the proceeds
of collections at meetings According to
the same reports, the whole expedition
will cost an estimated $25, 900, and while
the candidate is swinging around the
circle his wife and their 10 children will
be looked after by the Socialist-Labor
organization. Another innovation on the
nominees part will be detour into Can
ada, for the purpose of preaching the
party gospel Of Socialist industrial
republic.
Action of the United States in enter
ing into silver-purchase deal with
China for the purpose Of stabilizing her
currency has international significance
far beyond the purely monetary issues
involved. 1t betokens the United States
abiding interest in what President
Roosevelt. at his recent press conference,
described as "a great nation like China"
and tells the world that we are not
minded to leave the sorely pressed Nam
king government in the 1urch. The sill
yer arrangement is designed to make
a particular impression in Toxic. The
Japanese have consistently opposed re-
cent efforts Of Western powers to bolster
China financially and economically and
have been making special attempts to
bring the Chinese currency system under
Japanese influence The sterilization
arrangement with the United States also
to certain degree checkmates British
activities in the realm of Chinese
finance
Proposals Of Representative william I.
Slrovich, Democrat, of New York to eX-
plore the 'practicability" of union be-
tween the United States and Canada
will not stir much enthusiasm in the
Dominion. The annexation idea used to
bob up every once in a while on both
sides of the border, but has been a dead
issue for years. It never was taken very
seriously either here or over there.
Canadians nowadays look upon their
country proudly as a virtually inde-
pendent democracy within only the for
NAL framework of the British Empire.
They are progressively conscious of their
sovereign nationhood, and unquestion-
ably view with mingled derision and re-
sentiment suggestions that 1t be put on
the operating table and carved up into
states of the United States" as DR..
Sirovich blithely prescribes.
~
Herbert Hoover will be in the East at
Republican Convention time on some of
his periodical life insurance business, but
his Washington lieutenants say he has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-05-22
Merit system Planks.

The 1882 Republican platform took the
merit system as matter of course "As
a part of our Government system it is
now unaSsailable, said the platform. I'VE
believe it should remain So" The Demo-
cratic platform did not mention the civil
service or merit system. In the light
of ensuing events that silence has be-
come significant. The merit system is
not only assailable, but has been assailed
more vigorously, more consistently
than during any administration since
the foundation of the civil service.
This gives point to the demands, or
challenges" now being laid before the
parties for Incorporation of strong planks
upholding the merit system in the
next party platforms. Leaders in the
fight include the National Civil Serv-
ice Reform League and the National
League of Women Voters. The women
voters place strong emphasis on the
need for qualified personnel in Gov
eminent service"
The National Civil Service Reform
League asks both parties TO end the
spoils system" A plank suggested by
the league specifically calls on both par
ties for extension of civil service rules
to the exempted positions in the tenn
porary agencies, setting the number OF
such positions at 100000. Efficiency and
j,,ic CT nf Epr1-
eral Government cannot be effected ex-
cept through rigid application OF the
merit system" says the proposed plank.
Both parties are petitioned to urge upon
Congress the enactment of legislation to
repeal all present laws providing Tor the
exemption of such positions or classes
of positions under the operation OF the
civil service act; to authorize the Presi-
dent to extend the merit system to all
such administrative positions, including
presidential postmasters collectors ana
deputy collectors of customs and inter-
nal revenue and other similar positions
Will the planks be inserted? Probably.
Unfortunately, however. the theory that
party platforms represent an outline OF
promised party policies has received a
severe jolt during the past three years.
It will require more than platform
plank to force the rebuilding of the merit
system after injurious attacks received
at the hands of a patronage-hun
Congress which has frankly regarded
Federal jobs as party spoils, which has
not only made statutory provisions up
holding the spoils system, but in many
cases has tied the hands of the Presi-
dent against expansion, by Executive
order, of the merit system.
Restoration of the merit system prin-
ciple will require the continued efforts
of such organizations as the Civil Serv-
ice Reform League and the National
League of Women Voters in a steady
campaign of educating taxpayers to the
realization that in the full utilization
and expansion of the merit system lies
their best guarantee against waste, in
efficiency and corruption in the Govern
ment service. 1t requires, in addition,
the vigorous, forceful leadership of a
President whose belief in the merit sys-
tenn has been well and repeatedly ex-
pressed, but whose ideals in such matters
have not been able TO offset the high
pressure of legislating spoilsmen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-05-22

cabs, require legislation. The Commits
authority in pedestrian control and they
are quite sure that the Public Utilities
Commission has been denied authority
in the matter of limiting the number Of
taxicabs. A great many of the commit
tee recommendations require not only
legislation, but the provision of appro-
priations to make them effective. In ad-
dition to the proposed five-year program
Of street widening, pedestrian tunnel
building, low-level highway construction,
ETC., which the committee suggests be
prepared by the Commissioners in the
form Of budget estimates. is the impor-
tant recommendation for a large in
crease in. the Police Department and ad-
ditional Trafic Bureau personnel. These
things mean additional expenditures,
and under the present system of fiscal
relations some of them are almost out
of the question. Members Of the Dis
trict Committee who took part in this
study, fully convinced of the necessity
of carrying out their recommendations,
should make the financial aspect of ade-
quate traffic regulation a matter for
additional study.
Other recommendations Of the COM
mittee, such as the designation Of addi-
tional one-way streets for rush hours,
continued enforcement of traffic laws,
with emphasis on speeding and reckless
driving; continuation of the commend
able policy of the Board of Revocation
and Suspension in withdrawing driving
privileges. emergency parking regula-
lions, staggered hours, etc., are matters
which the Commissioners and other
authorities may consider with view to
immediate action.
1t is to be hoped that the report is
not to meet the fate of "just another
report" and that the efforts of the sub
committee to bring about improvement
in the traffic situation will not be in
vain. BY its lengthy examination Of
persons familiar with trafflC needs and
its compilation in the form of a report
of a cross section of informed opinion
on traffic improvement the subcommit-
tee has performed valuable service to
the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-05-22
A Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton
A Magnate.

A Magnate.
His mind is like a charged battery,
Full of magnetic power,
Sending forth vigor, animate life,
Meeting each day with zest for strife,
Equal to each taut hour.
His heart generates responsiveness
To all who catch its beat;
Bringing relief to tired eyes,
A sense Of mercy, tempered, wise,
Appraisal kind and fleet.
His soul is the source Of his high power.
Though few may know its trend
An open volume, clear and free,
I think that it may often be
To one whom he calls friend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-05-22
The Latest Traffic Report.

The special subcommittee on traf1c
of the House District Committee, under
Representative Carpenter of Kansas,
has done commendable job in its study
of the local traffic problem and submits
sion of its recommendations for i'm
proved traffic regulation. The report
has been approved by the full commit
tee and copies viii probably be distrib-
uted among those interested.
But what happens after that? At
least two of the committee recommends
tons, for proposed pedestrian control
and regulation Of the number Of taxi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-05-22
Unitarian.

"In your economic ideas you must not
forget to reckon with the courts" said
the severe citizen.
Il never forget them" answered Sem
ator Sorghum. Il object to them only
occasionally, when their opinions do not
agree with mine. But approve Of them
thoroughly when they add the force of
practical authority to my own argu-
ments."
Jud Tunkins says you all find games
Of chance in society. Marriage Is lot
terry, and many a good wife is won at
q church sociable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-05-22
Papa and Mamma Are
Responsible for Junior
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
A word about the crime wave. Mr..
Edgar Hoover is right, absolutely. Papa
and mamma are responsible for much Of
the trouble with young people today.
They will not correct Junior. 1t would
hurt his feelings. If he does something
wrong and is caught Senator Davis gets
interested. If he is unruly at school
and is punished, papa viii go after the
teacher with base ball bat. Now what
can you expect? Many times I have
heard "the Voice of Experience" tell of
his fathers and his engagements in the
wood she'd His father thought of bring
ing up his child in the fear of the Lord.
God bless him, tried to do the same
Hats of to you, MIR. Hoover.
MRS. WALES
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-05-22

The Townsend plan finds favor among
some who cannot resist the inclination
to gamble. A stake of 5000 month to
be contributed by fellow taxpayers seems
worth taking chance on, even if you
do not understand the mathematics of
the game.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-05-22
Dollar Birds.

A Dollar is q tickle elf
With wings that watt him far.
He seems most to enjoy himself
Where other Dollars are.
Though ships may start by sea or air
In venturesome delight,
You find a flock of Dollars there,
Preceding them in flight.
Some Dollars, as they find release
In ecstasy complete,
Appear to us like Doves OF Peace,
And some, like Gulls, just eat.
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no intention of showing up at Cleveland.
The former Presidents friends are con-
WINGED that he has only relatively
minor interest in the selection of
nominee, except that he doesn't want
Borah named, and that the Califor-
mans almost exclusive concern is in the
adoption of a platform providing for
restoration Of the American system Of
government"
(copyrishs, 1eSa,l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-05-22

Alexandria, Va, does not want dog
races" No lover of horses or dogs would
be content with so feeble substitute for
q time-honored sport. The need of a
mechanical rabbit to fool the dog makes
an event look more like practical joke
than a speed contest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-05-22
Intellectual Demand.

"Do you find an Intellectual interest
in politics?"
Decidedly" answered Miss Cayenne.
"It requires more study to score an cleo
ton from start to finish than 1t does to
keep the run of contract bridge"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-05-22
Careless Thief.
e Saginaw Daily News.

From the Saginaw Daily News.
Pasadena woman was robbed twice on
the same day. The first bandit seems
to have been guilty of unethical con-
duct in leaving her something.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-05-22

Progressing appearance is urged as
a consideration in court procedure. The
camera ordeal may be suggested as a
modern reversion to medieval methods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-05-22

New Jersey opens the Summer season
with a burst of publicity that directs
even more attention to ballots than to
bathing suits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-05-22

Figure experts are at work to decide
regarded only as diSlocated taxes.
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The NJ R. A. Blue Eagle was put off the
nest, but not without leaving eggs that
continue to hatch initials.