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Evening star., 1938-05-11
A Correction as to the
PhilipDines Situation

To the Editor of The Star:
The story on page Of The Star last
Thursday by Vicente Albano Pacis that
McNutt has faded out of the Philippine
picture is quite unfair to the high COM
missioner.
The McNutt proposal Is still the dis
cussed question in the Philippines today.
The most surprising thing is that the
proposal for re-examination of the
Philippine problem along the suggestions
outlined in McNutt's National Radio
Forum address is very popular in the
provinces, despite the fact that all
Quezon could do was to indicate sympa-
thetic indecision.
All the potent Filipino politicos in
Washington at present have come out in
favor OF re-examination. At least one Of
them has decided to campaign for post
pOnement of independence.
Pacis, the author of the story you
published, is the editor Of the Philippines
Herald, owned by Quezon and friends.
1t has been batting McNutt since he
ruled that the high commissioner must
be toasted before n. the commonwealth
President. Apparently the Herald sees
now that the people are rallying around
McNutt instead of it's hero, Quezon. That
is why the Herald wants McNutt dis
credited.
Pacis' report that President Roosevelt
is communicating directly with Quezon
without the knowledge of McNutt is
pure nonsense. When Roosevelt COM
municated directly with Quezon recently
McNutt was away from the Philippines.
and there was no acting high commits
sioner.
In fact, it was McNutt. after a talk
with Roosevelt and a radio communica-
ton with Quezon, who suggested to the
President of the United States to tell
Quezon to have his boys on the Joint
Preparatory Committee here come to an
agreement with the American members.
When McNutt arrived here the commit
tee was not holding sessions because Of
certain disagreement. McNutt con-
ferred with both sides and helped to
reconcile the opposing views. Soon the
committee was holding meetings again.
McNutts address has been reprinted
in pamphlet form by several organiza-
tions in the Philippines. There seems to
be great demand for it.
JAMES G. WINGO.
Evening star., 1938-05-11
Art for Revolution.

There was a time when men talked of
art for arts sake. More recently they
have been concerned about creative ef-
fort of all varieties in the specific in
terest of richer and happier life. But
also, unfortunately, some of them-a
minority, surely-at present are prac-
ticing, If not loudly preaching, a doc
trine of esthetic endeavor, deliberately
crude and brutal, to promote proleta-
rian revolution.
Cezanne, Van Gogh and Gauguin were
acknowledged rebels against respect
ability"-as though kindliness, refine
ment and courtesy were evil things!
Their craftsmanship was wilfully per-
verse, their painting frankly anarchistic.
1t was their purpose to shock, even to
terrorize, people. If they were not in
sane, they were close enough to the
pathological line to be constantly in
trouble with their neighbors, often in
difficulties with the police.
The pity of it is that the reformatory
movement started by the Impressionists,
frightened-n d-needlessly-by the camera,
gave the revolutionaries an opportunity
to reach an audience. They naturally
made the most Of their chance, and ex-
hibitions, especially in Paris, became
mere seasonal periods of exhibitionism-
a symptom of physical, mental and
spiritual arrangement. 1t was no acci-
dent that Van Gogh ended his career in
an asylum nor that his disciples and
those of his particular comrades in the
reaction" against the Academy and
classicism should be lauded Just now
Evening star., 1938-05-11
Cites High Official Salaries
AS Possible Cause of Crime
To the Editor OF The Star.

To the Editor Of The Star:
Your Sunday supplement. This Week
Magazine, has an article by Mr.. j. Edgar
Hoover headed Americas Worst
Enemy" In Mr.. Hoover's opinion
thievery is our worst enemy. and he has
written book. How to Fight Crime"
If Mr.. Hoover should hang every thief
in America today a new crop would
spring up tomorrow He is plucking
fruits, leaving the roots. At one time
there were over a hundred capital
crimes in England. and one of these was
picking pockets. While men were being
hanged for picking pockets other pocket
pickers We're circulating among the mob
plying their trade. Conditions were in
England then about as they are in Amer
lea today; no work. steal or starve.
Our worst enemy is plutocracy-the
rule of the rich. President Grant got
S25,OOO year; our President now gets
$4,000; the Supreme Court judges got
$4,000; they now get $4,000; Con-
gressmen got $4,000; but they now get
$4,000. These compensations are out
rageously high, but they are mere bag
atelles compared with the rich spoils of
their masters
What is the remedy? M. NJ. JAYNE.
Evening star., 1938-05-11

as its frequent employment of the sit
down strike, was reprehensible in itself,
an equally serious development was the
fostering of lack Of discipline within
the union.
For in virtually all its conflicts with
individual manufacturers the U. A. w.
emerged with contractual agreements
and the resultant responsibility of liv-
ing up to its word. Unfortunately for
both parties to such contracts, compli-
ance has not always been the rule. That
one faction of the disrupted union
leadership recognizes this condition to
be harmful to its own best interests is,
Of course, commendable circumstance,
but 1t Is Of little practical value to the
employer If he knows that the union
leadership means to keep its bargain but
is unable to prevent the rank and file
unauthorized Interruptions to produce
ton.
President Homer Martin placed him.
self on record last fall as determined to
see that his union lived up to its con-
tractual obligations. That he has been
only partly successful in his determina-
tion is a matter for some concern not
only to the automobile manufacturers
affected but also to the leaders of labor
whose principal objective is to gain for
their membership the protection Of
signed contracts on employment con-
ditions.
The mutual respect which is essential
to an eventual condition of peace in In
dustry must be founded on integrity Of
agreements reached between manage
ment and labor.
Evening star., 1938-05-11
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E., ,TRAcEWELL.

ers, can become good sized trees in eight
years.
All this means that many persons,
especially those who move into new
homes, are missing something when
they do no plant trees at once.
At the time it might seem to them
that little trees would never grow large.
Afterward, they can see easily enough
that if they had planted saplings when
they moved in, by now their property
and the neighborhood would be greatly
improved.
Blossoms, strings, pods, and other
natural formations which fall off trees
sometimes are regarded with vast dis
favor.
Surely this is wrong attitude.
In every case they will be blown away
by winds or washed away by rains, or
at the worst will gradually disintegrate
and make the most natural fertilizer.
To feel that these things clutter" up
the outdoors is to have an utterly wrong
conception Of the outdoors. Yet it is
very common idea on the part Of those
who are not at heart lovers Of natural
things.
Such persons almost invariably find a
small garden the occasion for more
complaint than pleasure Something is
always happening they do not like.
They should mend their thinking first,
and their gardening subsequently, The
pods Of the Kentucky coffee tree, for in
stance. are not nuisances. but amazingly
interesting specimens Of Natures way of
caring for the seeds.
n X
The locust blossoms which are drifting
down IN many suburban garden whiten
the grass for time, but only for a
time, and after that nobody would ever
know they were there.
The locust, if kept trimmed while
young. makes a very good specimen
shrub" or even might be used as hedge
material in this way.
1t is, OF course, neither shrub nor
hedge, hence its best usage is as tree.
wood OF the black and honey locusts
IS noted for its durability as fence posts.
although the specimens used must be
examined carefully for evidences of rot
Locusts sometimes bleed at the base
and this is best left untouched, to cure
itself. which it usually does.
X
Leaf formations and habits of growth
OF some Of the common shrubs are
strangely like those of the locust tree.
Hence this is tree to tie in we'll with
shrubbery, and to be a living part of
the modern garden.
IT the planter has good fortune, his
locusts may live longer than many a
more hardy tree.
People make mistake who say, ooh,
l want oaks, and they take too long to
grow, So"
Almost any tree is better than none
at all.
The superficial ready sneer at some of
our lesser trees has permitted the growth
OF treeless communities.
II there were wider acceptance of
lesser and quicker growing trees. there
would be fewer such places. After all, a
Tree is perfectly natural and normal
thlng, and belongs where people live.
OAKS and naples are grand, but let us
speak good word for locusts and cot
tonwood trees, and even the so-called
tree Of heaven"
Evening star., 1938-05-11

Blossoms from the locust trees were
falling like snow.
There were drifts Of them along the
fence; the driveway was covered by the
green-tinted flowers.
Their sweet smell hlled the air.
Soon they would turn brown. and be
blown away, or would remain where
they were as very fine fertilizer. That
is Natures way.
A sometimes despised tree, the locust,
but yard could have worse, no doubt
about that.
1t is one tree that can be topped, not
only without harm. but with positive
good to 1t. The danger the locust runs,
in its various forms. is that it will grow
too tall and mastlike.
If this is to be prevented, the tree
must be taken in time, before the lower
limbs have been blown off by storms.
A locust tree is forever losing its
branches, so that If the topping is put
off too long there will be no leaf surface
left at all. Topping. under such condi-
tions is dangerous, although even then
an ordinary locust will have more
chance to pull through than almost any
other tree.
Only once in eight years have these
particular specimens borne blossoms
with great deal Of fragrance.
This was the spring after the drought
Of 1890.
1t is a curious but little noted fact
that, as 1880 was year of drought and
depression, so 1888 seems to be going to
be year Of drought as we'll as recession
The winter was dry, and the spring
has been unusually so, to date.
Home gardeners know that threaten
ing clouds. and light falls of rain, now
and then, do practically nothing to re-
lleve situation of genuine drought.
Such rains, while CHASING as such, par
ticularly with people who are not inter-
ested in plants. really do no more good
than sprinkling with the hose, or even
less.
Going on this theory, If the drought
conditions prevail all summer, the locust
blossoms next spring would have more
fragrance than this.
But when the blossoms, white. tinted
with green, are falling in clouds, they
make a very pretty sight, and smell
sweetly. just the same, even If not filled
with the intoxicating fragrance which
attracted so many bees IN 1881.
X \ ~
People should set out more trees than
they do.
Even locusts are better than nothing.
sassafras tree is good. We will never
forget the small specimen which was
trying to grow beneath a porch.
1t was bright and green, and had al
most reached the limit of growth the
floor OF the porch, yet it was doing it's
best.
Time flies is an old saying which
everybody finds out is very true, the older
they get
Time creeps for youngsters, but fairly
runs on silver wings for older people.
X
Eight years have an amazing way of
getting around.
Tiny trees planted that long ago would
be fine specimens. in many cases, by
this time.
Even the oaks, notoriously slow grow
Evening star., 1938-05-11
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

A Fascination.
Like orbs 50 TRANQUILITY aglow
Are lights that sparkle fair
Above the bright and mystic show
That smiles beyond compare.
You are the peaches and the cream,
The sandwiches that wait
The elimination Of my dream
That banishes all hate.
You are the sweets-and yet your mood
Will gently persevere
You are the drink, so deftly brewed
Still sparkling, ever clear.
You claim my deepest sentiment.
Oh, why should I say more?
You are my symbol Of content
My corner grocery store!
Evening star., 1938-05-11
Capital Sluns.

1t Is gratifying that President Roose-
velt apparently has been able to resolve
the deadlock between the U. S. Housing
Authority and the District Alley Dwelling
Authority over amendments to the lat
ter's act. Through the operation Of
such amendments, now promised for SUBJ
mission to Congress within a day or
two the local agency will be able to ac-
cept allotments from the Federal Au-
thority for an expanded program and
without jeopardizing its basic functions.
Regrettably, there exist in the Nations
Capital numerous slum and alley condi-
tions which are both disgraceful and
unhealthful. Their removal would con-
stitute sound investment of capital, a
desirable improvement in property and
a social undertaking of indisputable
merit; needed employment and better
conditions of living for many families
would result.
Charges and counter charges of blame
for delay in drawing the amendments
considered necessary before the District
unit could accept financial aid from the
Federal Authority might best be forgot
ten in the common cause Of speeding the
issue to Capitol Hill for consideration of
Congress. Once there 1t is to be hoped
that nothing will prevent legislative ac-
ton before adjournment and in time to
allow substantial start on the contem-
plated expanded program during the
coming summer.
The work needs doing, the money is
available and the will exists-certainly
no obstacles should be placed in the way.
Evening star., 1938-05-11
Burrville School Had a
Band in Patrol Parade
To the Editor of The Star:

40 Tie EQlIOr OF Inc Star:
Contrary to the general belief that the
only bands that marched in the Boy
Patrol parade were of high school grade,
permit me to say that there was one ele-
mentary school band-the Burrville Ele-
mentary School Band, which was organ
lied hast October 27.
We have at our school both band and
an orchestra composed entirely of ele-
mentary school children. Considering
the short time of existence we at the
school feel that the children have done
remarkable thing.
can forgive all errors of Identification
because in spite Of their tender years,
our little musicians march and play
comparable to children Of much higher
grade level.
w. L. BROWNE, Principal.
Evening star., 1938-05-11
The League Eats Grow.

1t appears that the League of Ma
tions is not dead after all. 1t can still
masticate, for Geneva has just eaten
its latest dish of crow. In a secret ses-
sion of the Council on Monday the fate
Of conquered Ethiopia was finally
sealed when Great Britain and France
won assurances that they would be freed
Of the obligation not to recognize Italy's
annexation of what was the last re-
naming nook of independent territory in
Africa. Halle Selassie, whose cause the
League three years ago so passionately
espoused, is at last disowned and dis
avoWed by the international body that
once was ready even to risk world war
in defense not of the Negus' insignificant
throne or realm. but in indication of the
principle that wanton aggression calls
for the collective protest of all nations
Sic transit gloria mundi!
The immediate cause of the Leagues
readiness to drain the cup of degrada-
ton to its dregs is the necessity of
Britain and France, in pursuance of
their flirtations with Mussolini, to crafty
his fundamental demand that the two
western democracieS in more honorable
days the torchbearers of everything
idealistic typifled by the Covenant, re-
nounce its provisions as far as Fascist
acquisition, of Ethiopia is concerned
~
Halle SelaSsie lost.
For the record-an inglorious one for
Geneva and its former principal pro-
tagonlsts-it may be useful to narrate
the successive stages in the ignominy
which is about to reach its climax. At
q Council session tomorrow, League
members will be given public opportu-
nifty to recognize Italys conquest with
out the necessity of a vote-a good old
Geneva custom for sidestepping an en-
barrassing situation. AS a parting sop
to Halle Selassie, a delegation repre-
senting him will be permitted to sit in
at the ceremonies marking the final ex-
ecution of Ethiopia's hopes. But the
Negus' spokesmen will have no voice in
the obsequies or even be at liberty to
regard themselves as anything but mere
spectators.
Mussolini incorporated Ethiopia in
the Fascist empire" on May 9, 1886,
after a war for which the League con-
demned Italy as the aggressor. Fifty
two nations, under Mr. Edens leadership,
ordained financial and economic penal
ties against Italy, from October, 1885,
to July, 1886. They were never effec-
lively applied. League members were
subsequently pledged not to recognize
the fruits Of aggression, but the British
and the French this spring, as part of
their wooing of Mussolini, undertook to
have the ban lifted
1t is to the everlasting credit of the
Soviet Union, in particular and to New
Zealand, China and Bolivia, which alone
supported Mr.. Litvinoff's protest, that
they resisted to the last, though vainly,
the Leagues crowning act of self
immolation on the altar of expediency.
Evening star., 1938-05-11
Union Discipline.

The United Automobile Workers has
sowed many whirlwind during the few
years of its existence and apparently
it is reaping in kind.
In its battles with the giants of the
automobile industry this vigorous young
union showed little consideration for
any course of conduct other than that
best calculated to bring it victories.
And while much Of this conduct, such
Evening star., 1938-05-11

1t is conceived to be the duty of Doctor
Eckener to come to this country and in
quire solicitiously about our helium sup
ply. He will get a polite answer, al
though it would be only fair to remind
him that at the present moment helium
Is one of the least of our troubles.
Evening star., 1938-05-11

The Philadelphia, carrying the Presi-
dent of the United States, changed her
course in order to aid Norwegian sailor.
The Presidents record for catching fish
may not be high, but he proved that he
is cheerfully sensible of responsibility
that may face him as a plain sympa-
thetic citizen.
Evening star., 1938-05-11

Washington, D. c., having learned by
experience how easy it is to vote, may be
expected to put its lesson to practical use
in the near future, If given the oppor-
tunity.
Evening star., 1938-05-11

Line, and Sir George Schuster, banking
magnate and president of the Upton Tea
Co. They were guests of Sir Ronald and
Lady Lindsay at the British Embassy
while in town.
Copyright, 1e3e.l
Evening star., 1938-05-11

In Jersey City politics you are still
considered all right If in spite of diff
ferences of opinion you are able to wind
up with the throng at eventide and
do the Big Apple"
Evening star., 1938-05-11

New Jersey craftsmanship is doing its
best to make it clear to the average
mind why Lindbergh never appeared to
desire to come back to the old home.
Evening star., 1938-05-11

Mussolini proceeds to impress his
opinion as to proper government with
out resorting to the use of castor oil as
compelling force.
Evening star., 1938-05-11
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Evening star., 1938-05-11
Revised Career Story.

From the Helena (Mont) Independent.
The story of a career should be revised
to read: Makes good too soon; gets the
swelled head; demands too much; goes
back to the sticks to learn humility"
Evening star., 1938-05-11
Comprehensive Schedule,

do you take an interest in politics?"
"I try to-" answered Farmer Corntossel,
"but haven't yet become accurate in
distinguishing between the politics Of
Maine and California"
Evening star., 1938-05-11

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Obligation.

do you try to love your fellow man?"
"Yes," answered Miss Cayenne. MY
fellow man still does his best to pay for
the clothes my fellow woman designs
for me-"
Evening star., 1938-05-11
English Optimism.

From the Toledo Blade.
An English business man thinks the
United States will never have another
depression. That kind of optimism
should be nourished.
Evening star., 1938-05-11

Florida is making speciality OF Amer
lean politics and not depending on
ancient theories regarding Ponce de
Leon to set the pace Of current interest.
Evening star., 1938-05-11

A joke book about automobiles was
once compiled by Henry Ford. Delin-
quent motorists are said to request it still,
in order to dispel the gloom.
Evening star., 1938-05-11
Pays and Buys.

From tho Paducah Sun Democrat.
The woman pays and pays and paws.
OF course. That's because she buys and
buys and buys. That's her business.
Evening star., 1938-05-11
Proves the Contrary.

From the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel.
Richard Whitney goes to prison. Who
said that it is impossible to convict Q
million dollars In the United States?
Evening star., 1938-05-11

II study my arithmetic" said Hi Ho,
the sage of Chinatown, "and still find
that it compels my close attention to
many languages"
Evening star., 1938-05-11
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Trades.

From the Indianapolis News.
It should be possible to trade in
slightly used public officials as down
payments on new ones.
Evening star., 1938-05-11
They Will Do II.

When everything seems working we'll
To bring you things you like,
Oh why, will some wise person tell,
Does some one call striker
The fields are fair and tunes are sweet
And cheerily we hike
And life seems fraught with bliss COM
plete-
Till some one calls strike.
Evening star., 1938-05-11
COlOrS.

"You are old Wilhelmina," the young
man sighed.
''Your hair has turned pale in its hue"
"My colors I'll speedily get" she replied.
"And I'll color it red, white and blue"
Evening star., 1938-05-11

"De songs we hear" said Uncle Eben,
"is mostly about love, but de bill COL
lector allus comes around wifi reminders
dat you still has to look out for hate"
Evening star., 1938-05-11

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@. What is the name Of the place on
which the orchestra conductor stands?
e. G.
A. It Is known as a podium.
Evening star., 1938-05-11

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@. Where Is the Oldest bridge in Eng
land?-W. j. H.
A. 1t is a stone bridge, several miles
above London on the Thames, and
probably of Roman origin. 1t Is called
New Bridge.