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Evening star., 1937-03-19
Premier Blum's PLIGHT.

So far there is preponderant indication
that Premier Blum will weather the lat
est storm to beset his chronically hard
pressed government. Rioting earlier in
the week between Fascists and Com
munlsts in the Partisan suburb of Clichv
resulted in bloodshed and grave politi-
cal repercussions. Momentarily there
was threat of repetition of the far
reaching consequences which flowed
from the Place de la Concorde conflict
IN February, 1884, wherefrom sprang
the Popular Front and its eventual tri-
umph IN last Mays parliamentary elec-
tlons. The Blum government, the fruit
OF that victory, was assigned a relatively
brief life by friends and enemies alike,
But it has surmounted and survived an
unbroken succession of vicissitudes. The
prenner's feat in accomplishing what
frequently seemed the impossible
strengthens confidence that he will over
come his present difficulties, though to
predict the fate of any French minis
try, from one day to another, or even
from hour to hour, is precarious pas
time.
The disturbing element in the current
crisis is the French Social Party, the
former Croix de Feu organization led by
Colonel de la ROGUE. This avowedly
Fascist movement which was respon-
slole for the clash at Clichy, supposedly
had its wings clipped by the Blum gov
ernment last year, when it was required
to abandon the semi military guise un-
der which it formerly operated 1t has
nevertheless remained a thorn in the
side of M Blum's supporters, notably
the Communists. Red leaders persistently
demand stronger repressive measures
against De la Rocque's cohorts. Many
OF the premier's tribulations spring from
his refusal to resort to a drastic anti
Fascist program, lest it provoke catas-
trophic conditions like those which have
torn Spain asunder.
The governments purely political woes
are aggravated by its conservative eco
nomic and financial policies, which in
cur the invincible hostility of M. Blums
radical wing. That these policies COM
mand the overwhelming approval of the
French people has just been proved by
their subscription of over eight billion
francs to the new defense loan. Though
the Popular Front may crash as the re-
suit of internecine strife among its COM
ponents, credit cannot be withheld from
Premier Blum for steering the ship of
state through the most perilous waters
in its contemporary history.
In addition to instituting long DELAYED
domestic social and economic reforms.
he has thWarted all attempts to embroil
France in the Spanish civil war, even at
the risk of alternating his Socialist and
Communist adherents. The stabilization
agreement with Great Britain and the
United States permitted orderly de-
valuation of the franc and strengthened
the governments prestige at home and
abroad. The British entente has been
restored, with corresponding bulwark-
ing of the European peace structure. In
light of such constructive achievements,
it would be deplorable, not to say danger
Gus, If there were to be displaced from
the helm the courageous pilot who has
charted Frances course at so critical
a period under conditions that might
well have bafled less determined or
resourcetul leader.
Evening star., 1937-03-19

The Maryland Legislature has must"
appointments to consider, known as
green bag appointments" They are ex-
pected to be lucky even though the band
did not play Wearing of the Green"
and help to rush them through on st.
Patrick's day.
Evening star., 1937-03-19
Member of the Associated Press
Immediate independence.

When the American congressional dele
cation attended the Inauguration of the
new Philippine Commonwealth in 1885,
some OF President Quezon's political ad-
versarles took the opportunity to unloose
a barrage of propaganda for immediate
independence through curtailment of the
ten-year period of adjustment provided
under the Tydings act. To
which Senator Robinson, a member of
the delegation, replied in a speech to
the effect that if the people of the
Philippines really wanted immediate
independence, all they had to do was
to ask for it. Curiously enough, in the
light of today's developments, Senator
RoblnSon's speech was regarded then
more in the nature of a threat than a
favor 1t served at least, to silence the
demand for immediate independence"
The fact that President Quezon is now
proposing independence for the Philip
pines by 1888 or 1899, without waiting
for the statutory date of July 4, 1916,
indicates that Philippine leaders are con-
vinced that their best solution of the
admittedly serious economic problems
wrapped up in independence lies in COM
plete and early severance of political
ties with the United States, together with
such economic concessions as may be
obtained through reciprocal trade agree
The ioipt of co,,or,,
ment experts, therefore, soon to begin
q study of the economic adjustments of
the Commonwealth to independence, will
include in its study the effect of moving
up the date of complete independence;
doing away, thereby, with the gradual
imposition of duties on Philippine exports
to the United States and apparently sub
stitutlng regulation of trade by recip-
rocal agreements on mon preferential"
basis.
Terms of the Tydings-McDuffie inde-
pendence act have been considered
harsh, not only by the people of the
Philippines but by many of their
friends in the United States. But
whether their severity is merely one
of the realities of independence, which
under any conditions must be faced, or
whether it is possible to modify them in
a manner fair not only to the Philip
pines but in a way that will appease the
American interests anxious to end all
competition from Philippine goods re-
mains a question requiring considerable
study.
Certainly the division of political re-
sponsbility and power in the islands be-
tween the Commonwealth and the
United States is unsatisfactory to both
parties. President Quezon only recently
expressed open resentment against the
inability of people, granted the def
mite promise of independence, to plan
themselves for the responsibilities of
that independence without interference
by whoever happens to be sent to
Manila as the American High Commis-
sioner. The definite policy of the
United States being determined now as
complete independence of the Philip
pines, the reasonable and equitable pro-
cedure by the United States is to take
every step that will assure the success
OF independence. There are no ad-
vantages to the United States in drag
ging out the period of preparation. If
early independence is agreed on. in the
Philippines as advantageous, it is diff
cult to see why it should not be granted.
Evening star., 1937-03-19

professor of constitutional law
came from Princeton to discuss the Su-
preme Court before the Senate Judici-
ary Committee. He was announced as
Doctor Edward S. Corwin and reminded
OF book he had written out of accord
with his present views. He did not see
fit to adopt tone of levity and insist on
his right to change his script from season
to season, the same as the Triangle Club.
Evening star., 1937-03-19

A college fraternity had the distinc-
ton OF hearing Justice McReynolds offer
one OF the most emphatic dissenting
opinions he ever delivered, an opinion
dissenting from that of the executive
branch of the u S. Government. He
demonstrated that in order to be highly
interesting, banquet speech need not be
demonstration of humorous frivolity.
Evening star., 1937-03-19
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Two-Syllable Slogan.
Two words so small
Now tell the tale
When, after all,
The large ones fail.
We all rejoice
And start the show
When one stout voice
Exclaims Let's Col"
Some say Go where?"
In tones of doubt.
Observe with care
And you'll find out.
The beacon lights
Are now aglow,
And no one Sights
The call, Lets Got"
Evening star., 1937-03-19

Much oratory is based on the assump-
ton that the hungry have been fed and
the homeless have been sheltered. These
assurances do not prevent Red Cross.
workers from continuing to show an in
telligent anxiety about the future.
Evening star., 1937-03-19

A cash-and-carry plan for war supplies
may insure neutrality, unless wicked
smugglers decide to get into the game.
The wicked do not hesitate to benefit
by modern improvements and the air
plane makes contraband goods easier to
handle than ever before.
Evening star., 1937-03-19
A Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton.
The Desired Quality

In life on earth, so transient, so fleet,
A simple thing can make that life COM
plete:
The quality that finds it we'll worth while
To bring into another's eyes smile;
own,
Conscious of all for which we should
atone;
To take Gods hand when heart-storms
become wild,
And hold to it-as trustful - q child.
Evening star., 1937-03-19
UnrecOgnized.

From the Sioux City Tribune.
The Filipinos are showing a DISPOSE
ton to renege on their independence
bargain. They didn't know Santa Claus
even when they belonged to his family.
Evening star., 1937-03-19

In New York the Friendly Sons OF st.
Patrick included James A. Farley and
Al Smith as conspicuous speakers. There
was tactful avoidance of resentments
or suggestions of reprisal. While other
sentiments were eloquently expressed,
the ancient declaration, st. Patrick was
a gentleman, was tacitly but completely
respected.
Evening star., 1937-03-19
The RegretIess Life,

He who no word that he regrets has said
Mid our impetuous cares,
Has nothing said at all as life he led
Except, perhaps, his prayrs.
Evening star., 1937-03-19

Not many years ago, Madrid, no doubt,
had its citizens who were confidently
saying, ut cannot happen here"
Evening star., 1937-03-19
The Trend.

From the Wliamsport Sun.
Strike at a Glance" headlining a
summary of strike news, might be taken
as describing a current tendency of
large portion of American labor.
Evening star., 1937-03-19
Trying to Please.

why don't you marry some good
man." asked the abrupt friend.
How would you choose one" asked
Miss Cayenne, "at time when it is
universal fashion among all kinds of
men to pretend to be bold and bad?"
Evening star., 1937-03-19
Done in Legislative Halls as Well as in
Ball Rooms,

Are you going to dance?"
I'm long out of practice" answered
Senator Sorghum. But if there is
dance called the side STEP maybe I'll
try it for the sake of old acquaintance"
Evening star., 1937-03-19

Jud Tunkins says mebbe education
would be easier if the teachers could
get a little radio time with the young
sters in between the songs and merry
quips.
"A new responsibility" said Hi Ho,
the sage of Chinatown, "is like a noun
tain-beautiful in the distance, yet often
difficult in the ascent.
Evening star., 1937-03-19

Reciprocal Relationship.
I have q hen
Whose work I praise.
She cackles when
An egg she lays.
She seems to say,
II represent
The proper way
To find content.
My feed is due,
You must agree.
If I feed you,
You must feed me-"
Zone way to waste time and en-
Evening star., 1937-03-19

zone way to waste time and energy"
said Uncle Eben, "is to start worryin'
bout de weather long before 1t happens"
Evening star., 1937-03-19

Rate by Mail-Payable in Advance.
Evening star., 1937-03-19
Night Final Edition

Nts4t Frnal and Sunday Star--7Oc per month
Night Pinal Star ----55c per month
es dae aoe al she enc OF eacn month on Dot or
phone National 5000
Evening star., 1937-03-19

O. Is the idea of growing crops without
soil new one?-M. L. F.
A. AS far back as 1859 a German agri-
cultural chemist, Knop, added to water
chemicals from the soil and grew plants
therein.
Evening star., 1937-03-19

1ne Evening Star Newspaper Company.
lAtn st and Pennsylvania Ave
New York once: 10 East 42nd St.
Chicago Once: 435 North Michigan Ave.
Evening star., 1937-03-19

@. Who wrote the Harry Castlemon
series of boys books which included
Frank in the Woods" Frank on the
Lower Mississippi and the Go Ahead
Series" ?-F. L. K.
A. The Castlemon books were written
by Charles Austin Fosdick.
Evening star., 1937-03-19

heels of the bills enactment into law.
He has led the witnesses again and
again to say that they believe the Presi-
dent will appoint unbiased and impair
tial judges to the bench. However, the
questions of Connally and Burke on this
subject have been difficult to parry. The
net result has been a rather distinct
impression that if and when the bill be-
comes law, the President will select only
new justices who lean toward the New
Deal. AS Connally and Burke maintain,
what would be the use of passing the
bill if such were not the case. The logic
seems inescapable.
w. Forbes Morgan has officially re-
signed as treasurer of the Democratic
National Committee to assume his new
duties as president of the Distilled
Spirits Institute. Letters have passed
between Mr.. Morgan and Chairman
James A. Farley of the National Com
mittee, with expressions Of loyalty and
friendship on both sides. The Morgan
resignation became effective on March
IS, so far as the Democratic committee
is concerned, and he began his presi
dency of the liquor organization the fol-
lowing day. 1t is expected that the as
sistant treasurer of the Democratic
committee, Oliver Quayle, jr, will take
over the active duties of the treasurer
at least for the time being. Mr.. Morgan,
however, has launched an ambitious
program of collections for the Demo-
cratic war chest-a total of $10,000,000
during the next four years, SO as to be
ready for the campaign of 1940 not to
mention carving S1lnn0rtpr of
the administration In the interim. Some
one with Mr.. Morgans enthusiasm for
this program doubtless will succeed him.
Evening star., 1937-03-19

O. Who directed Greta Garbo in her
first picture?-H. M
A. G. w Pabst directed her first pic
ture, Street of Sorrow" in 1925.
The Washington times., 1937-11-10
WASHINGTON PRODUCE

broken and unbroken cars on track.
Supplies moderate; demand light: mar
ket dull New York 2-S crates,
cashsG' csibsFniI; Is;s.soSSs. crates individually
Lettuce-One California arrived: 1 car
diverted; 10 broken cars on track. Sup
plies liberal; demand slow; market
berg type s dozen, S2.25@2.5O; poor
OniOns-No carlot arrivals; / unbroken
car on track. Supplies moderate; de-
mand light; market steady. Fifty
Yellcws S1.SO@1S5: idaho and wash
S1.4O@1,5O.
Peas-No carlot arrivals; broken car
on track. Supplies light; demand light;
market weak. California, bushel ham
pers, Telephones, &2.25@2.5O; Virginia,
bushel hampers, small size. S1.5062.
Sweet POtatOes-Supplies moderate; de-
mand slow; market steady. Maryland,
bushel baskets Goldens, 65@75c; Jersey
type, soc; North Carolina, bushel bas-
kets Puerto Ricans, 5O@65c; few. 75c
POtatOes-One Idaho. 2 Maine arrived !;
unbroken cars on track Supplies mod
crate; demand light; Maine, market
slightly stronger; other markets steady.
100-lb. sacks, Pennsylvania, Cobblers, U.
s. Commercial S191.15; New Jersey,
S125; Maine Green Mountains. U. S.
No, /. $i.4O@1.5O; Idaho, Russet Bur
Shore Maryland. 10O-lb. sacks Long Reds
$1@1.15.
Tomatoes-one California arrived; I
car diverted; unbroken cars on track
slightly weaker. California, lug boxes
ripes and turning wrapped, 6x6 and
larger, $L5O@L75; few, 81; SKI, &.25
@1.5O.
Spinach - Supplies liberal; demand
sE%; Ss.E:t. masKsy saToy tyes yesk A
COllards-Supplies liberal; demand
slow: market weak. Virginia, bushel
baskets, 25@4Oc.
BrOccOli-No carlot arrivals; / broken
car on track. Supplies moderate; de-
mand slow; market weak. Crates, Penn
sylvania, / dozen. S1.25: New Jersey, Ia
dozen. $1.25@1.35.
Turnip- Greens-supplies moderate
rn.1 demand n...t; SLOW Rsm ms5ket ke dull Virginia.
Mixed Vegetables-No carlot arrivals;
broken car on track.
Bananas-One car arrived; broken
and one unbroken cars on track.
AvOCadOs-Florida, flat crates, 75c&1.
Chestnuts-Italian, 1000 per pound.
observation-disclosures chusettA A-barrel
boxes, $2.25@2.5O.
Grapefruit-Florida, boxes No. 1, $3.50
o.: No; 2, s29255; as ,',siz to size o.r, Al,
verted; 3 cars unloaded; 7 unbroken cars
on track. California, lugs, Thompson
Seedless, $1.5O@1.60; Emperors, so q
1.6O; Tokays, S1.25 @1.6O; Ribiers, $3.50;
New York. 2-quart climax baskets, U. s.
table stock: Concords, 12hc.
LemOns-California. boxes, $S5o9S.25'
as to grade and size.
ushrOOms-Maryland and Pennsylva-
mia, 3-pound baskets, 3O@75c.
Parsley-Pennsylvania, u bushel bas-
kets soc.
The Washington times., 1937-11-10

oven heat control; low temperature oven burner,
electric oven flood-lght which lights automati-
cally when door is opened; porcelain burners
and CRATES; automatic top burner lighter, disap-
pearing burner cover; porcelain enameled two
piece cooking top insert and one-piece drip pan;
full Rock Wool insulation; porcelain enameled
one-piece oven and broiler lining with removable
racks and rack guides.
The Washington times., 1937-11-10
Commodity Index
Continues Down

A continuation of the broad de-
cline in wholesale commodity
prices last week took the price
index compiled by the National
Fertilizer Association to a new
low point for 1887. The seventh
consecutive weekly decline brought
this index to 81.7 per cent Of the
1926-1928 average from 82.2 in the
preceding week. A month ago the
index stood at 84.3 and a year
ago at 80.2. Since the middle of
September, when the general price
decline began, the index has fallen
off 6.8 per cent.
The Washington times., 1937-11-10
MARKET SPURTS
ON ROOSEVELT'S
PEACE OFFER"
Utilities React WE'LL;
Steel Up 3 Points
BY LESLIE GOI1Ln

NE WYORK, Nov. 10 G.N.S0.
Stirred by President Roosevelt's
peace offering" to the utility in
dustry, the stock market spurted
! to more than 5 points today.
STEEL UP 3
o. S. Steel spurted more than 3
points and Bethlehem almost as
much, while Youngstown climbed
2 and Republic in an active steel
group. ChrySler and General
Motors, both ex-dividend, gained
3 and 2 points, respectively.
In the higher-priced brackets,
Westinghouse scared S points, Al
lied Chemical more than 4, East
man Kodak slightly less, Johns.
Manville and U. s. Gypsum each
4, DUPONT about 3 and American
Telephone 2.
COPPERS STRONG
American Smelling led copper
shares, climbing close to 3 points.
Anaconda and Kennecott moved
up about 2 points, while Phelps
Dodge and Cerronde Pasco were
point above the previous close.
In the rail division, Atchison
was up more than 2 along with
Union Pacific while Pennsylvania,
Southern Pacific, Chesapeake and
Ohio and Great Northern pre-
ferred, did half as well. New York
Central's gain was limited to a
fraction.
The Washington times., 1937-11-10
TREASURY CONDITION

G.N.S) Treasury balance as Of
November 1$2,671, 1857, ,435. .86.
Miscellaneous internal revenue,
$12,282,555.76 Customs receipts,
$9,242,916.01.
The Washington times., 1937-11-10
D, C. BANKS OPEN
ARM|STICE DAY;
CREDIT MEETING
Banker Tells Retailers
Of Problems, Needs

Washington's banks will be open
tomorrow, ,Armistice Day, as it is
not a legal holiday in the District,
but the New York Stock Exchange
will be closed, it announced today.
Credit is the very life's blood
of any bank. without it a
banks usefulness to a com.
munity would Immediately
cease"
CREDIT MEN MEET
John A. Reilly, president of the
Second National Bank and a mem.
ber of the speakers unit Of the
District Of Columbia Bankers AS
sociation, made this statement
yesterday at meeting Of the Re
tail Credit Men Of Washington.
Mr.. Reilly addressed the meet
ing at Woodward & Lothrop's,
where Roscoe Reichard, credit
manager of the Hecht Company,
also talked on the problems sur
rounding the extension Of bank
credit.
SERIES OF TALKS
Mr.. Reilly's address was one of
a series sponsored by the bankers
to bring about o better under
standing between banks and their
customers.
"The credit Of a nation is
just as important" he said, "as
that Of a modest wage Garner
who seeks to purchase one Of
the necessities Of life from you
retailers on his promise to pay
in the future"
The Washington times., 1937-11-10
High Low Noon
CHICAGO PRODUCE

CHICAGO, Nov. 10 UN.s.).-Produce
old cars, 2; new, 8; extras, 3ehc;
standards, 35c; extra firsts, s4'@35hc c;
hrsts S2h assoc; specials. 37@37hc.
Eggs-Receipts 2,0Ss cases; steady;
25hc; fresh extra firsts, less than cars,
2Shc; cars, 2Shc; fresh firsts less than
cars, 27hc; cars, 271sc; dirties. fresh,
22c; storage, 19c; checks, fresh, 19c
storage, lie.
Cheese-Tkwins. 19@19Hc; daisies,
prints and longhorns, 1914 619hc.
Live Poultry-Steay to easy; turkeys,
16 @ 21c; hens, l5@21c; Leghorn hens,
15ci ducks, 12@19c; geese, 12616c.
The Washington times., 1937-11-10

Here's a real thrill for movie fans
=. Read "Jackie In MOvleland."
starting next Sunday in the Washing.
ton Herald-Times. Don't miss this In
teresting SERIES
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-29
PARTY IS GIVEN
 FOR MRS, HOOKER, :.
 MILDRED CASHEN


 Mrs. katner.:.-c Hooker and her daughter, Mildred Cashen, were en- tertained last evening at a bridge party given by Miss Madge Hildin- ger and Mrs. c. V. Goss at the home of Miss Hildinger, assembling sev- eral guests for the occasion.
 Mrs. Hooker and her daughter are to leave in two weeks for the States. Mrs. Hooker is to travel to Vancou- yer, Wash, for the Rebekah lodge convention, and will be accompan- jed south by her daughter.
 Guests at the party, a handker- chief shower. were Mrs. Jesta Tim merman, Mrs. M. c, Michaelson, Mrs. Lisle Hebert Mrs. Stanley Grummet. . Mrs. Dewey Baker, Mrs. Eudwis Cam, and Mrs. James Pri- mavera. The two guests of honor won prizes for the evening, Mildred Hooker placing high, and Mrs. Hooker placing low.
 Yellow spring flowers formed a setting for the affair. 7@
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-29

Kinley are booked to make the Yu kon Circle Tour, the first of the season. They are Mrs. T. B. Wilson, Mrs. James Cook, L. Page, MT. and Mrs. E. R. Brines, E. w. Kesner. The ship is also carrying one pas senger for Haines, Mrs. Francis Bissell; II passengers for Skagway; two for Sitka, pr. and Mrs. James H. Condit, and 42 for Excursion In let.
 Eleven passengers sailed out from Juneau on the Mckinley this fore noon, two of them bound for Haines and the others for Skagway.
 Passengers to Lynn Canal ports were: For Haines-Donald Mur- phey, A. Maundell. For Skagway A s. Dunham, George Frohlan- der, MT. and Mrs. H. Olson, Clara Snyder, Harriet Sweetland, Ernest Pyle, Mrs w. McAlister, Mrs. John Jackson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-29

 ABOARD LOUISE
 FOR THIS PORT

Canadian steamer Princess Louise arrived in port during the afternoon on the way to Skagway
 Juneau passengers aboard the steamer included V. M. Beauchamp and wife, J. E. Bowtell, R. L. Clo- thier. M Dabo, T. D. Miller and wife, Mrs. E. Mullen, Byron Per soneus, Mrs. P Reinhart, Mrs. E. Sterling, Mrs. c. M Williamson.
 Thirteen other passengers for Juneau are for Tulsequah. They are s. Burchell G. Chrysler, A. G. Ford, o. G. Kelly, J. Sandberg, J. T. Un- derhiil, L. Carter, R. Evans, E. Jone, G. Kulai, o. s. Komedal, c. S. Vuers, T. Walback.
 The Princess Louise returns here late tomorrow night or Monday morning enroute south.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-29
Marine News
Steamer Movements
 NORTHBOUND

Q Princess Louise in port this af-
 ternoon, Skagway bound.
 Yukon due Tuesday.
 Northland due Tuesday. SCHEDULED SAIL NGS
 . Northwestern scheduled to sail from Seattle June l at 9 am. . Baranof scheduled to sail from Seattle June 2 at 9 am. North Sea scheduled to sail from Seattle June at 10 am Prince Robert scheduled to sail from Vancouver June at 9 pm. SOUTHBOUND ShiLIN1S Mount Mckinley due south bound about ? am. Monday Aleutian scheduled southbound ( next Monday. LOCAL SAiLINGS
 Estebeth leaves every Wednes- day night at 6 p. m., for Sitka and waypolts. Dart leaves every Wednesday { at ' am. for Petersburg, Port Alexander, Rake and way ports. ss