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What Is 4 Liberal?

Speaking in Providence recently, Sem
stor Burton X. Wheeler of Montana
raised q question about the meaning of
the word liberal" He declared, To be
liberal in Italy you must believe in
FaSciSm, and to be a liberal in Germany
you must believe in Hitler Specifically,
he desired to know, in the light of cur
rent history: What is liberaism?'
The Century Dictionary answers: "A
person free in views or opinions; expan-
sive in purpose or aim: not narrow, big
oted. or intolerant; favorable 10 per-
sonal, political or religious liberty; op-
posed to narrow conservatism or undue
restriction; generously inclined; mag
unanimous; person OF liberal principles"
But the same authority confesSes that
the term has other connota tions. For
example it refers TO the Liberal party
in England as "A party united in ad-
vocacy of progressive reform. As dis
tinctive designa ton in British politics,
the name was adopted by the Whig party
about 1880, to denote the body formed by
the addition to their party Of the
radicals
Something additionally diSconcerting
in the circumsta noes, moreover, may be
found in the Century's quota ton OF the
philosopher, Herbert Spencer. to the
effect that Most of those who now
pass as Liberals are Tories of \ new
type" One further STEP and forth
right contradiction appears-a politician
may call himself Liberal, associate with
Liberals real or, like himself, pretended,
give lip service to Liberal doctrines, yet
be in fact reactionary Of the most pro-
nounced and offensive type! That would
account for leaders who want tOtalitarlan
government but opportunistically make
use of existing liberal and radical facili-
ties for their achievement OF it.
The phrase, then, has fallen upon evil
days. In 1859 John Bright was not mis-
understood when, in his speech at Bir-
mngham, he announced: Il am for
Peace, for Retrenchmenr and for Re-
form-thirty years ago the great watch
words of the great Liberal party Today,
it would seem, class war, untrammeled
extravagance and social revolution are
the objectives of many who wish their
neighbors to think of them as custo-
dians of the Liberal tradition in its
American aspect.
But what is to be the fate Of Thomas
Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, Abraham
Lincoln, Grover Cleveland and Woodrow
Wilson? They, in their respective times,
professed liberalism; denied that they
were rebellious radicals. Now they are
accused OF trimming" and 'comproms-
ing; their penchant for the middle OF
the road" has been cited against them;
they are rejected by the New Deal
apostles. The ghost Of William Ewart
Gladstone, glancing over the Atlantic in
the direction Of Washington. must be dis
mayed at the specacle. Socialists and
Communists, he will be horrified to see,
are wearing his label, probably without
ever having heard his name. The lib
erafism he personif1ed was predicated
on faith in revealed Christianity, the
Crown and the Constitution. He was
red only with reference to free trade
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of Dubious Validity.

V>'oiudS subcommittee of the
senate Committee on Judiciary voted
hVe to one in favor of the immediate
confirmation of Senator Black as an
associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
The one diSSenter voted nav not be-
cause OF doubt as to the ability of SEN
atnr Black to serve adequately on the
highest court. but on the score Of his
eheiolllty under the Constitution to be-
come member of body the compen-
sation of which had been increased bv
act Of Congress during his term as SEN
etor' mat question, raised Immediately
upon the nomination, is based upon the
following constitutional provision. para
graph 7 OF section 6 of Article I:
No Senator or Representative shall.
during the time for which he was elected.
be appointed to any civil Office under the
authority OF the United States, which
shall have been created or the emolu-
ments whereof shall have been increased
during such time
Mr.. Black was member of the Senate
when the law providing for the retire
ment OF judges and increasing their
salaries was enacted. Of that there is
no possible question. Nevertheless the
President has secured from the ATTORNEY
General, who is always ready with sus-
tanning opinions, \ ruling that the nomi-
nation OF Senator Black is perfectly legal
and constitutional in every way 1t W
he remembered that the Attorney Gem
eral recently advised the President that
he could legally and constitutionallv
make \ recess appointment to the Su-
preme Court despite the fact that the
vacancy on the court occurred while Con-
eress was in session, an opinion upon
which the President did not choose to
rely in the making of this appointment
There is no possible doubt of the fact
that Senator Black was member of the
Senate when the compensation OF the
justices of the Supreme Court was in
creased. A supporter of the Presidents
selection in subcommittee met an obec-
mark that it was to be presumed that
the President has investigated the legal
opinions on the subject before sending
the nomination to the Senate. That
would mean nothing else than that the
Senate, in exercise of its prerogative and
the discharge of it's duty of considering
nominations. must rely solely upon the
President in respect to qualifications,
legal and otherwise Yet the fact of
Senator Blacks participation in the en-
aotment of the law increasing the COM
pensation of the court stands without
possible question.
1t will be most unfortunate if this
evasion of the law, in a matter especially
important, should be tolerated. Senator
Black may be in every respect qualified,
as to capacity and talents, to become a
member of the highest court He may
have been the best possible selection the
that there is much doubt. He may, if
confirmed despite this flaw in title, prove
to be capable and valuable member
ef the court. But there will always be a
question OF the validity of his title to
the office, if he is confirmed in the face
~ the fact that under the letter Of the
Constitution he is not eligible for that
post.
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Thanks for Editorial on
Rainbow Over GETTYSBURG

To the Editor OF The Star:
I want to thank you for your editorial,
Rainbow Over Gettysburg" I, too, saw
that rainbow while sitting here on my
porch at Chairman, overlooking the VAL
ley which leads to Gettysburg. 1t is such
a scene Of beauty in the material uni
verse that fills ones heart with peace.
One can. indeed. be exalted. and echo
Brownings never forgotten lines,
Gods in His heaven,
AIS we'll with the world"
CAROLINE B. STEPHEN.
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Another scnool teacher, this time a
Pennsylvania woman, loses her ion he
cause she spoke too tolerantly of the
monkey as closely associated with human
origin. Those who insist on dignity
of ancestry should endeavor to provide
it for children OF the present day and not
60 away back in history,
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Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON

The Front Porch Fisherman.
While others brave the foaming wave,
Or trudee along the brook.
He much prefers his strength 10 save
In some reposeful nook.
But. Oh how well he likes to tell
OF luck that strangely ran!
It's great to hear of what befell
The front porch fisherman.
No one can say upon what day
No one except himself
He beat the record in vav
Worth more than worldly pelf.
friend will bring his little string
OF fish he scorns to scan,
AS he his own great deeds will sing,
The front porch fisherman.
Let those who will display their skill
Where tempeSts may arise.
And feel the sweet uncertain thrill
Beneath the changing skies.
THEY'LL hope in vain the praise to gain
OF this exultant fan.
He views all others with dsdain
The front porch fisherman.
We like him, too. When fiShings through
We bid him seize the chance,
And with poetic zeal anew
Relate his bright romance
Both great and small upon him call,
The hero of the clan
He is the luckiest of us all
The front porch fisherman!
Evening star., 1937-08-14

A house collapsed in q rainstorm on
Staten Island, causing the death OF 10
people. New York likes to talk about the
early days when the people would get
together and fight without fear Of de-
stroying the architecture.
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A declaration by Mr. Borah that q
Supr, ne Court justice cannot create a
vacancy by retiring puts question into
the situation which Mr. Black might in
order TO show his qualification for ONCE
be able to answer of1hand,
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Money is demanded for roadway to
complete the airport sought south OF this
city. Railroads have been obliged to paw
heavily, but an airship is not encoura eed
to undertake risks for which 1t does not
pay in advance.
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political future calls for 4 lavish use
OF energy. A man who starts at 81 or 81
years to realize career on the Supreme
bench should be candid with himself and
have reliable doctor look him over.
Evening star., 1937-08-14

When Senator Copeland gets into his
stride ne may be able to convince his
constituency that there is need in public
life at present of a man who takes his
responsibilities seriously. There have
been disagreements in opinion. but none
calculated to cast serious doubt on the
sincerity OF his motives.
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A memory Of tenacious purpose clings
to the State of Ala abama The announce
ment during a nominating convention
Alabama gives "a votes to Underwood"
made history. Mr.. Black may be able
10 eaus! 70 distinguished a record of
endurance.
Evening star., 1937-08-14

A date for congressional adjournment
Tas announced for August. But Con-
Eress is getting to a point where it does
not believe any information about what
E going to happen next.
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Supply and Demand.

Supply on hand exceeds demand
In one case-and it always will
More candidates in waiting stand
Than there are Offices to fill.
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Hordes and No Horses.

From the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.
What with hordes OF beetles. moths.
crickets and even army worms eating
Eastern crops. it begins to look As If
we're getting back to buggy days with
out the horse.
Evening star., 1937-08-14

Sometimes Mr.. James Farley feels like
getting new map Of Blarney Castle and
making a new attempt at kissing the
Blarney Stone.
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Inside information.

Prom the Illinois state Journal.
War is inevitable. declares Mussolini.
Since he has the makings and the torch
it is useless to discount his prediction.
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Quick Answer.

"You have few gunmen In Crimson
GuIch," said the tenderfoot.
only a few" answered Cactus Joe.
Most Of them have gone to the metrop-
oils, where they have more electric lights
to work by
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The New Mode.

Prom the Charlotte Observer.
Apparently nations have discarded the
old fashioned practice OF declaring
war'-one Just steps up and Focks the
other on the nose
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The Inevitable Target.

Prom the Omaha WorldHsrald.
No matter in what direction a Tax Is
hurled 1t always hits the ultimate con-
sumes. a
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Rotation.

The lass pursues the old-time plan
Perhaps there's no improving it
All Summer shes acquiring tan,
All Winter she's removing it.
Evening star., 1937-08-14

de greatest danger bout a mistake"
said Uncle Eben. lis tryin' to bluff it
through an make people think it was =
good job"
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Rate by Carrier-City and Suburban.
Regular Edition,
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Sadly NOn.Fata1.

Prom ths D. Joseph Feva-Press.
The worst thing about hay fever is
that 1t won't kill YOU
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Unpleaaant Revealer.

prom tbs Grand Eapids Press.
A cynic is disturbing person who
exposes truth that We All know but
have tacitW agreed not to recognize.
Evening star., 1937-08-14

'We permit ourselves to be flattered,"
said Hi Ho. the sage of Chinatown. as
cepting even an undeserved compliment
as tribute to real or suspected power
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vi "a on the Bench.
Prom the Sssinav News.
Wise old Britain has avoided fights over
the age OF its jurists. Maybe making
them all wear wigs had something to
do with It,
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The Busy Public.

Don't you want to have 4 grateful
public rear monuments to your memorv?"
Yes" replied Senator Sorghum But
I'm not asking too much. The public is
terribly busy these days. II a man can
keep from being forgotten while he is
alive he's making 3 pretty fair record"
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ANSWERS TO
QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. H4SkyN

reader con get the nnsrer to ann
question Of fact BY ,orit,no The grsn,ro
S1dr Information Bureau Frederic J.
Hdsk'n. Director, Washington, D. c.
Please inclose stamp for reply.
Evening star., 1937-08-14

@. How many automobiles are hInkcd
IN the United States in a year?-G. J. s.
A. II is estimated that 2.5OOOO cars
were scrapped last year About as per
cent OF them were passenger cars.
Evening star., 1937-08-14

Jud Tunkins says when A man gets
himself on his mind he's liable to dis
cover that he feels the lack of space
same as fat man in a nat.
Evening star., 1937-08-14

Q. In what State are the most car
donated soft drinks msde?-P. F.. d.
A. Texas leads. according to the Census
Bureau. with 1879. 900 cases year or
per cent of the aggregate output for
the United States.
Evening star., 1937-08-14

Q. What Is The latest figure IN II.
amount of the public debt, and what il
the interest on this sunni. T.
A. The latest unofficial estimate of the
public debt is that of the National Econ
omy League which states that as OF
June 30, 1897, the net debt was SAL ,l43.-
100000. The annual interest on this
unparalleled sum at the approximated
rate OF 2i2 per cent would be sl.O29.-
$4,000. 1t amounts to s2,8is.013S9 per
day, sll7,4l7.24 per hour, and sl,95so5
per minute.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-19
AIR PASSENGER
TRAFFIC RISES

CHICAGO, Aug. 19.-Cmrent
trend of passenger traffic indicates
that both American Airlines, Inc,
and United Air Lines Transport
Corporation will be able to wipe
out substantial portion of their
first half losses in the quarter end
ing September 30.
Passenger traffic on both lines
currently is running at a record
pace and they look for business
to hold up well for the next two
or three months at least, depend
ing of course on weather condi-
tons.
Normally traffic falls off in the
closing months of the year, but in
1896 business in the final quar-
ter showed only a slight decline
from the September quarter. Some
sources in the industry believe
that the experience this year may
be the same if no abnormally bad
weather is encountered.
United Air Lines, whose opera
lions first turned profitable in
June, is estimated to be earning
at least 100000 a month cur
rently.
American AirlineS this quarter
is believed to be doing at least as
well as United.
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STOCKS RECORD
4TH STRAIGHT
DAY OF DECLINE
Cotton and Grains Also
Register Losses
By LESLIE GOULD

NEW YORK, Aug. 10 GN.S0
The stock market today went into
Its fourth successive day of de-
cline. Losses ran to a point in
leaders, while the B. M. T. issues
showed pronounced weakness.
Trading was light.
B. M. T. preferred tumbled more
than S points and the common
around 2. Chesapeake & Ohio hit
q new low as rail shares sagged.
Atchison was A firm exception.
Coppers also slipped.
L S. Steel lost a point and
Bethlehem sagged. The rest of
the group was steady. Chrysler
and General Motors were down
fractionally.
A new break in Cotton to 3-year
lows was outstanding in COM
modify markets. December futures
sold at the 10-cent level.
Grains were lower.
Japanese bonds continued de-
pressed in the bond market.
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U. S. Reorganization
Again Comes to Fore

} right to appeal for a higher
classification. He shall first
discuss the matter with his
supervisor, and then appeal,
either through the supervisor or
without his approval to the
classification section, for a
higher classification.
8. Redistribution surveys are
to be made at least once year.
The U. F. w. A. previously had
an agreement with the Social Sc
curity Board for the elimination
of overtime wherever practicable.
It has been established by
agreement, also, that all new po-
sitions and vacancies are to be
filled by promotion from within
the department whenever possible.
Air Conditioning
The thousands Of Government
workers who pound their typewrit-
ers and file their records in build
ings that are not air conditioned
can see more than a little merit
to the U. F. w. A.-Social Security
Board agreement which Stipulates
that when the mercury scars be-
You'd the 94-degree mark there
shall be no more work for Uncle
Sam.
That is, of course, when there
is nothing hanging fire of such
great Importance that the workers
cannot be spared.
Fast Pace
They say that Walter I. Swan
ton, Bureau of Reclamation engi-
neer, is a great traveller, and
bring forth the record in testi-
mony thereof.
His record is a 5,O00-mile trip
by motor done in something less
than three weeks.
And now Mr.. Swanton proposes
to leave some time this month for
a trip to the highest mountain
peaks in New England-Mt. Ka-
tahdin, in Baxter State Park, Me-,
a mere 5,267 feet, and Mt. Wash
ington in New Hampshire, which
goes up to something like 6,2SS
feet.
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Workers Get Break

Workers Get Break
This fledgling organization that
calls itself the United Federal
workers of America has been do
ing more than well by itself.
witness its latest accomplish
ment-an agreement with the
social Security Board that gives
the employees a break where here
tofore there was a hit-or-miSs
system of employe-employer rela-
tiorShipS.
The new agreement is in essence
as follows:
/ Every employe has the
right to see the description Of
his job, or the basis OF which
he is classified.
2. Every employe has the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-19
Fire Record

From 10 a. M, August Is, to 10 q. M,
August 10.
11:1S a. m.-15O2 Kearney st. N. E.,
ROOM
2:O7 p. m.-Sixteenth and Meigs Streets
Northeast, dump.
sos p. m.-Rear of SOLOS Fairmont
st. N. W., sheds.
go p. m.-s17 Quincy st. N. E., Apt.
8, pan of grease.
S:2S p. m.-419 New Jersey Ave. N. W.,
gasoline.
S:4s p. m.-1S2O Hamlin st. N. E.,
mattress.
11:42 p. m.-SS1O Idaho Ave. N. w,
house.
2:O1 a. m-so1 v st. N. W., refrigera-
tor motor.
6:34 a. m.-Rear Of 1928 d st. N. E.,
automobile.
9:11 a. m.-Rock Creek Park, near
Pierce Mill, automobile.
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Stocks in London
Continuing Dull

LONDON, Aug. 10 QN.SO.-In.
ternational issues on the London
stock market were dull today as
idle conditions continued to pre-
vail influenced by the Far Eastern
situation and the end of account
period.
United States Steel was quoted
at 1872 dis, International Nickel
at 645s dis, and Brazilian Trac.
ton at IS 1882 dis.
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Quest For Talent

That charming matron, Mrs.
Claude Pepper, wife Of the Sen
stor from Florida, will be one of
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Gorcoran t5) .''.....''....!l 25 .U".
National Union (.60) .,l 14hI.
Title Insurance Stocks
Columbia (.3O) ...........,J 10 15K
Real Estate C6) ...., l17O il90
Miscellaneous Stocks
Carpet Corp (2.O0) ,..,. 20
++Lanston Monotype o.. 81 .....
+Lincoln Service com l1.00).I Is q
Lincoln Service pr (3.5O.... "A 81
Mergenthaler Limo (2.OO) . "a 44h
Peoples Drug Com G.O0) 40 81
Peoples Drug pfd (s.5O iii .....
+*Real Est NJ G pfd (.SO) AZ 6h
Security Storage go cecilia 125
{WdR Ref 4 WI WI, Corp ~ ,; 50 20.
Wdwd 10th pfd d.. l119 i....
Ex-dividend. books closed. tPlus
extras. e2T extra. f1h% extra. h75c
extra. n30c paid June "a. 1877
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the judges at
the Quest for
Talent" audi
ton tonight at
the Wardman
Park Hotel.
This is the
last of six au.
ditions to find
talented folk
from the ranks
of Government
workers .Th e
winners Of the
six additions
will compete
next Thursday
for an expense
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-19
CHICAGO PRODUCE

CHICAGO. Aug. 10 UN.s).-Produce ::
Butter-12,0O3 tubs; firm; old cars, 6 !;
new, s. Extra, 32h standards, 80; ex-
ira firsts, 32@32h; firsts, 29% QS0A (:
specials, 33@33h.
EggS-9,569 cases; firm; old cars, 9;
new, 4. Current receipts, 1877; fresh
extra firsts, less than cars, 2OA; cars,
GOA; fresh firsts, less than cars, 1912
cars, 20: dirties, 16a checks, is.
Cheese--Twins, FA @ u: prints, dali
Live Poultry-Mostly steady; turkeys,
15h 917; hens 1904; Leghorn hens,
12@16a: broilers, 1908; ROSTERS. 1917
Q14h: ducks, 1101S; geese, 1O@15.
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for an expense MRS. Eepper
Maid trip to New York with an
addition at Radio City.
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WHEAT PRICES
DROP ON NEWS
ABROAD

CHICAGO, Aug. 10 GN.SO.
Wheat continued under pressure
in today's early dealings. Prices
dropped IL to &c. May dropped
to $1.124, a new low.
Reports from abroad that
Russia was doing a large export
business in competition with North
America had a depressing influ-
ence.
Corn also gave ground with
pressure lightest on the Septem-
Der future. The latter dropped
moderately to 984, while deferred
options eased around 1Rc.
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Building Permits

Karl W. F1ocks 1925 Verplanck St
n. W.. dwelling. $4,000.
Nicolai Errioo, 1899 Pennsylvania Ave.
S. E.. addition. $1,400.
Gabriel di Giovanni, 1914 Gales st. N.
E., garage, $4,000.
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as any officer can testify who
has appeared before the board.
Let me add that I have not but
recently resigned as a protest
against the methods followed.
If the Army and Navy have the
privilege of courts martial, why
should similar trials be denied
the civil employeS?"