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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-06-09
New Appeosement Hints Seen
In 4 British Leaders Talks
EngIond's Return to
Pre-Munich Policy
Denied in London
BY the Associated Press.

by the ASSOCIATED Press.
LONDON, June 9.-Concern was
expressed in official quarters to-
day that the offer of Foreign Sec
rotary Viscount Halifax to discuss
colonial questions with Germany
had been interpreted in some cir
Giles as step toward a return to
Britain's pre-Munich policy of ap-
peasement.
The foreign Office declined to COM
ment on Lord Halifax's speech to
the House of Lords yesterday, but
one government official said Brit
ain had no intention of changing
her present policy of building up
what he called strong peace
front"
THE day has gone by when the
independence of nations can be de-
stroyed by unilateral action and it
is clear that any attempt to do so
Will meet with wide and reSolute
resistance" the foreign secretary
told the peers.
But provided that the independ-
ence of nations is recognized, his
maJesty'S government are not only
willing but anxious to explore the
whole problem of economic Le-
bensraum' diving space, not only
for Germany but all European ma
tons"
Willing to Talk Colonies.
A few minutes earlier. Prime Min
lister Chamberlain had told the low
er house that Germany's recent at
titude had placed obstacles in the
way of adjusting colonial and eco
nomic questions, but reiterated Brit
aims willingness to discuss them
provided there was an atmosphere
of mutual confidence.
A government official said Brit
ain always had been ready to settle
Europe's problems by negotiation
and, therefore. Halifaxs offer was
quite consistent" with British
policy.
Labor leaders indicated they
would ask for assurances in Parlia-
ment next week that the govern
ment was not planning to go back
to Munich"
Some observers also saw cause for
concern in a speech by Sir Francis
Llndley, former British Ambassador
to Japan. He told government
members of Parliament on the
Commons Foreign Affairs Commit
tee that British prestige would suf-
Ter less from failure of British
Russian mutual assistance negotia-
lions than if Britain were forced
into an agreement on Russian
terms.
New Formula Approved.
William Strang, selected to 20 to
Moscow to help expedite prolonged
negotiations for Russia's entrance
into the British-French front. pre-
pared to leave with a New British
French formula which was an
proved today by the Foreign Affairs
committee of the cabinet. Mr..
Strang received instructions from
Lord Halifax.
Sir Eric Phipps, British Ambas-
sador to Paris, arrived in London
TINS morning to confer with Strang
before his departure for Moscow
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-10
IN GREAT LIVES
BRIGHT MOMENTS

George Washington was very
fond of sea food. Each Saturday
he dined on Goldfish, specially
prepared for him by some Phila-
delphia ladies. This fondness was
known to his servant, Frances,
who one day in a February,
noticed a very nice shad in the
market which had been caught
in the Delaware river. The fish
was early for the season, and
Frances pounced upon it for the
presidents table. When it was
served. Washington asked,
what fish is this ?" "A shad."
Frances said. "a very fine shad.
! saw 1t In the market and was
fortunate enough to procure II,
the first one of the season. y
How much did 1t cost ~
beloved Washington. Three
three-three dollars. sir" STAN
mered the steward. Take it
away, Take it away, SIR said
Washington. 1T shall never be
said this table sets such an ex-
ample of extravaganza And the
servants had TO eat the fish.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-10
PROTESTS DIVERSION
OF WAPATO WATERS

Editor, The Times: Any state
department that is given the
right to give away the waters
of our streams for private use
is a public menace. Many sup
posed when the streams were
cleaned out and Strengthened, 1t
would beautify the country. In
stead, il turned out to be merely
an irrigation ditch to bring more
water TO a few. Those on the
lower portions have an insight
ly drying mess of decaying
drainage from barn lots and
sewer. Little fish rot in the hot
August sun while mosquitoes
breed and distribute disease
among the residents.
Public health and humane Of
ficials might find that the
waters of Wapato are diverted
for private gain. They would
also see a few of the hundreds
OF thousands of little fish that
come to an untimely end each
year.
T ATEV NnER
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-10
Bringing The Stage
To Tacoma

Upon the coming seasons test Of Tacomas appreciation
Of live actors and live plays hinges the to question
theatexoers here have often asked others
But for the and need of the Junior League OF
Tacoma Tacoma would not have the opportunity which dur
ing the fall and winter will be afforded those who have been
wondering whether the good old days of the theater would
return.
Few afford 70 New York for the stage attrac
tons only few could avail themselves of the
opportunities presented at Seattle Now through the Junior
league and for the benefit Of its Well Baby Clinic Tacoma
itself win the drama return with notable productions
notabe New York casts and in each at least wenown
New York star.
II Tacoma and other western cities, show the appreca
ton such products deserve then look forward to
biz shows in future Producers perhaps
take chance in while but such tremendous
h involved that road company survive public ndf-
ference
In this experimental Tacoma Junior league spon
four outstanding stage which will tour the
u. s. under management of the Legitimate Theater Cor
poraon Of America The first to TO Tacoma will be
Golden Boy booked for Oct 20 at Temple heater where
IN Of the seasons productions will be performed.
More about these four outstanding plays will be given in
the theatrical columns the approaches but suffice
to say that critics acclaim all of them among the
best 10 plays of the New York season.
Whether Tacoma to enjoy dramatic treats of this
kind coming viii be directly proportional to the
support Rven the Junior league in its plans The
league y to commanded for important civic contrbu
ton and the league members should be accorded
ure that reborn Tacoma enthusiasm which evident
during Colds Jubilse week.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-10
DEGREES UNION TACTICS
THAT HURT WORKERS

Editor The Times: II these
would-be unions that have so
predominated our once seeming
ly satisfied working men, were
made TO clean house" and face
q showdown, much improved
conditions would prevail, and in
time, bring recovery.
The present unions" should
be termed anything but sncs
they have brought nothing but
dis-union between labor and in
dustry. Graft and corruption
have erept unmolested into these
organizations until they prac-
ticslly control vast ma jority Of
them. and have become loopholes
for Mr.. Stain to undermine our
democratic government.
The public as a whole has only
recently become aware Of this
condition. In many Of the major
unions communism has begun
10 take q stronger, more secure
hold upon the threats OF our
manufacturers. These ever so
frequent strikes are not staged
for the benefit Of the worker,
but ironically enough. for the
dis-benefit Of the factory owner.
These circumstances have only
led to mistrust and lack Of con-
fidence.
When it comes TO pass an or
ganization can be formed that Is
on the up and up with all con-
cerned. / think we will find con-
ditions 80 improved recovery
really will be lust around the
corner"
LEW NEWMAN.
Shelton. Wash.
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demonstrates II in a Pacific
coast longshoremen's strike
early this fall.
II the government wins, there
is the prospect Of two or three
years Of turmoil while the case
is fought through the courts.
Neither prospect is pleasing TO
San Francisco. which is SURF to
be the center Of any trouble
that develops.
Though the fight ecnters
around Bridges, II Ia admitted
by partisans on both sides
that the real issue Ia the pur-
pose to discredit Frances Per-
kins, head of the federal de-
partment Of labor. Miss Per-
kins IL anathema 10 radicals
and conservatives on both
sides of the fence. She has
satisfied neither business nor
the union forces.
II is contended that most Of
the labor troubles of the past
few years. including the fight
between the CLIO and ALL, are
due 10 the weak and vacilating
policy of the labor department.
Even those who approve most
of the policies OF President
Roosevelt, and they are found
on either side of the Bridges
controversy, bitterly condemn
him for leaving Miss Perkins in
a position for which she Is poorly
qualified.
fCOntinued Thursday
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-10
CICERO DID NOT
UPHOLD DEMOCRACY

Editor, The Times: / take
exception to a statement by the
writer of your leading editorial
on Aug. 4, where he said:
Cicero was at his best
rs a public man, brsvely scrap
ping for democracy against an
amateur Hitler Of the day" In
the first place, If Cicero was
"scrsppingn for anything but
his own reputation, he was sup
porting the Roman senate, which
was an oligarchic group anxious
to recspture lost power by which
they had at one time controlled
the destinies Of the state. There
WAS nothing democratic about
the Roman senate. In the sec
ond place. Catsline was no ANA
ieur Hitler-he could give the
latter a big head start and beat
him at his own game.
While on the subject. Haskell,
editor of the Kansas City Star,
and good Roman scholar, has
written book entitled THE
New Deal in Old Rome" which
! believe will prove very inter-
esting. Rome faced, and could
not solve. many problems that
are peculiarly modern. Some Of
the ansiogries in this book are
very apt. One professor says
much 1910 campaign literature
will De based on il. y. s. l.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-10
Our Fish In Peril

Size Ja1anass eannsry ships first moved into Alaskan
waters the custom to blame northwest fishing
troubles on their intrusion.
But now n. Fielder, chief Of the industries de-
parent IN the bureau Of fisheries TO that the
whole boogc and economic balance of the worlds fishing
fields i threatened with DISASTER because of the of
factory shps-and that Americans leaders in the
factory ship business.
These ships he points out follow the vast schools OF
fish, icing freezing sailing and canning fish right aboard
Such catches h intimats depopuate the
seas Of salmon ard sther fish,
The Northwest Il proud Of its fishing industry. and
wants to see that industry carry for to come
But it looks A. though the industry going to have to
curb itself more strictly If fishing grounds to last
The lumber industry has become keeny aware Of the
need Of conservation After years of ruthless cutting
lumbermen few years took it upon themselves to
regulate their output with the result that today tim
Der cutting regulated from conservative standpoint
that-baring disaster-the nation assured OF
perpetual lumber crop
Because the Northwest u anxious for its fishing indus
try TO survive it, fishing interests to follow the
lunbermen along the true road Of conservation.
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LIGHT
Continued from Page one)

speculation on his snti-monopoly
committees future policies and
recommendations to act as a
killjoy or damper. II under
wrote his frequent announce
ments that honest business,
whether big or little, had nothing
To fear from him. With the
courts slaps at Thurman Arm
ODDS trust-busting gestures, 1t
may neutralize the latter's con-
trary announcements.
Joe's action, together with the
general record of the congress,
highlights another phenomenon
namely, that the industrialists,
bankers and utilitarisns har-
sssed by Washington for six
years are slowly emerging from
the political and legislative dog
house.
An unmentioned factor IN the
presidents recent reverses on
Capitol Hill Ia the unpopularity
Of his administrative aides and
legislative lieutenants. Personal
dislikes influenced major deci-
sions almost as much as political
prejudice or economic philosophy.
1t is generally conceded-and
frequently asserted in the cloak
rooms-that the administrations
neutrality bill would have slip
ped through the house had It
carried the name Of the late Sam
McReynolds Of Tennessee instead
of that Of Sol Bloom Of Harlem.
Nathan Straus Jr.'s toplofty at
titude toward congressman won
no friends for the $500, 0oo, 900
housing measure. Resentment
against House Labor Chairman
Mary Norton and John L. Lewis
accounted for the msltrestment
Of most of their proposals. New
spending got nowhere because
doing out the dollars WAS ssso-
eiated with the names Of Messrs.
Ickes and Hopkins.
The presidents opponents won
all the popularity contests, and
therefore the legislative battles
-hail-fellow-well-met men like
Vice President Garner. Senator
Carl Hatch. Representative John
J. Dempsey. Personality counts
on Capitol Hill just as 1t does
anywhere else.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-10
PULSE OF THE PUBLIC

operating IN conformance with
the ideals of the service" Evil
IDENTIFY 1t is, since its rates are
approved by the secretary of the
interior, whose department has
jurisdiction over the National
Park Service. This being the
case, perhaps the utility and adj
visibility of continuing these
ideals should be questioned.
The Rainier National Park
Co. is maintaining service in the
park very well; but, it should
be added, at rates that are prac-
tically prohibitive to the aver
age person. No doubt the COM
psny has many expenses not
encountered by most tourist re-
sorts. but, l think, even these
cannot reasonably account for
its high charge for transporta-
ton to and living facilities in
the park.
Individuals and organizations
interested in the development
and maintenance of the park as
a scenic natural reserve for the
enjoyment of all the people,
instead of as a thriving COM
mercial enterprise. should under
take collectively to investigate
these conditions and seek the
elimination of those that are not
in keeping with the popular
ideals Of the conduct of a gov
eminent functionary.
CYRIL Gus.
Route 2. Tacoma.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-10
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven of these
test questions Turn 10 the
womsn's page for the answers
/. Which river has the larg-
est volume of flow in the world :"
?. Under whose leadership
was the American Red Cross
society formed IN 1851,
3. Was James Madison the
third. fourth or fifth president
of the u. So
4. What is an assay office.
5. Name the largest known
species of snakes.
6. Between which two points
did the French flying boat
-Lieutenant de vsisseAu PARIS"
recently cross the Atlantic in a
nonstop flight.
Z. In dry measure. how many
pints are In one peck
9. Near the entrance Of which
guh il Cape Breton island.
Q. For what college degree
doe Mus b stands
10. Ii the North Pole nearer
- t1he center Of the earth thAn
tia equator. md vhyi
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-10
SCIENCE NEWS

A Swedish scientist has an
nounced perfection of an apps-
ratus which enables absolute
correct determination of colors at
any time of day, regardless Of
surrounding sources of light.
The apparatus, about the size OF
a typewriter, produces an exact
midday light" This result Il
obtained by using electric lamps
with special filters.
The latest thing in the way Of
home drapery is a convertible
window shade invented by
George Brent, resident of Pitts
burgh, Pa. The shade, designed
with upper running full
length through the middle, can
be divided to form Grapes at
each side of the window.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-10

JnOMHhtAh. AS0. ", a"""
Many benefic aspects are
strong today, according to
astrology. From morning until
late ut night. kindly stars influ-
ence the earth.
This 10 emphatically a date
for launching important prof.
ects. Business heads should
make use Of the eonfiguration's
kindly aid. All beginnings will
b. fortunate.
Women should profit greatly
under todsy's promising sign,
particularly through romance.
II il Q time for a happy climax
to the summers flirtations.
The sway encourages women
IN the artistic professions, as
well as those who follow prosaic
vacations. Demand for their
services in government positions
and in private business is prog
nosticated.
Theaters flourish under this
direction OF the stars. Young
players are TO gain fame after
delayed recognition
Accidents are likely to in
crease. Human life Is to be
sacrificed eek lessly through
daring ventures on land and sea
and in the air.
Egypt comes under evil por-
tents- Unrest and discomfort
may BE- manifest IN coming
weeks. The stars presage con-
tinued peril for the world
Persons whose birthdate il In
have tia augury q . year OF
perplexities a. well ~ success
Care and caution should be sx-
srcised IN al sffairs- Money
should b used wisely and sx-
travagance avoided.
Children born On this day
probably win be diplomatic and
artistic These subjects a Leo
usually have good minds sBd
the sbsiity 10 ass their mental
gifts.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-10
Bridges Case Cause
OF filters
Government Also Seems
To Be in Dilemma

government ALSO oeerns
To Be in Dilemma
urHEN the promoters Of tho
w Golden Gate International
Exposition began 10 plan the
marvellous project that has been
developed on msn-made Treas
ure Island in San Francisco bay
they did not dream that there
would be anything TO divert the
minds of the home folks from
that project and what it means
to California.
They figured without the
Harry Bridges trial in which
the United States immigration
department is seeking 10 dis
close evidence that viii warrant
deportation to Australia. Go
where you will, people will be
talking about the Bridges trial
and its possible outcome.
II does not take long TO dis
cover that public feeling is as
sharply divided as the attor-
neys for the prosecution and
defense as they battle for the
advantage in this case of ma
tionwide interest. II also be-
comes quite evident that San
Francisco is bit jittery over
what may be the effect. no mat
ter how the case terminates.
There are a great many on
both sides of the sharply
drawn line who have reached
the conclusion that the gov
eminent made a serious blum
der In starting the case on
the evidence so far introduced.
Even those most bitterly OPP
posed 10 Bridges and the phi
losophy he represents, and
there are a great many zee
no possible chance of deport-
ing him unless the govern
ment can prove more seri-
Gus charge than membership
in the communist party.
What has given San Fran
cisco the jitters is the thought
of developments that may fol-
low the trial no matter which
side wins. II is feared that if
Bridges wins, he may get an
exalted idea of his own import
ance and power and proceed 10
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-10
KEEPING UP-TO-DATE

A radio signaling system, by
which all possibility of two air.
liners crashing into each other
during flight is eliminated, has
been perfected by Francis Dun
more. bureau OF standards re-
search worker in Washington.
D. c. The pilot of one plane
is automatically notified Of the
presence of another or other
planes within a 20-mile radius.
The instrument also reveals the
altitude at which the other ships
are flying. A communication
system allows the pilots to an
nounce any change in flight
altitude.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-10
OBJECTS TO RATES AT
RAINIER NATIONAL PARK

Editor. The Times: The Aug.
Sd edition of The Times con-
tains an article telling Of the
purchase Of the Longmire
Springs Co.'S property in Raj
nier National park by the gov
eminent. In this article Park
Superintendent Tomlinson u
quoted as commenting. "Acqui-
sition OF the Longmire Springs
property makes possible
the development Of this area IN
eonformance with the ideals Of
the service"
BY this Major Tomlinson init
mates that the public utility
operator In IRE park at present
CRaAnier National Park Col Il
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unnn letters must give rams and
sdorc. Of writer ONLY Initials
VII De published When nscuestsd-
Mr.. F1rif; Would You please
tell me N there n more water
than melon In watermelon Or
n there h more melon than
water. J. n.
That depends upon what you
mean by water and melon. The
water content OF an average
watermelon Ia approximately
pa per cent Of the total weight.
Strangely, though. that isn't an
unusual quantity Of water n
fruits and vegetables 20. On
ions contain 90 10 20 per cent
water, and string beans % to ss
per cent. Even csuliflower has
more water than watermelon.
Mr.. Ffxit: ! have heard Jack
Joys orchestra over XVI. play
ing from the fair In San Fran
ciece. Gan you tell me whore
~ n from and how old ~ H.:
sUBsCRIBER-
We'd suggest that you write
10 him IN care Of XVI. He'd
probably appreciate some fan
mail from these paris. We find
no information about him locally.
Mr.. Ffxit: I'm q map col
lector. Just wondered II there
are any interesting jubilee maps
and n 20, where con they 10
secured: would appreciate
Any tips on where "a secure In
teresting maps. ! am . shut-in
and 30 I have 20 write for them.
I heard there was . laugh map
81 Washington. Do you know
cf such . one /: X. r.
There are some maps around.
generally labeled "A Hysterical
Map Of Mount Rainier" and
similarly. We have seen them
In department store book de-
partments, but have noticed
none relating specifically TO the
Golden Jubilee. We'd suggest
you write TO one Of the local
stores and see II an arrange
ment can be made 10 show you
such maps.
Mr.. Fixit: Are bcth the
worlds fairs going 70 run again
NEXT year: READER.
New York state already is
getting out its 1910 automobile
license plates with a worlds
fair" line on them, 20 that fair
must be going to reopen next
year. We have seen no indica-
tons from San Francisco that
the Golden Gate International
Exposition In going to be avail
able another year. It's official
closing date was To be Dec. 2,
1899.
Mr.. Ffxit: h n possible 10 20
from Tacoma 10 the east coast
Of South America on one ship:
8. ID.
II Is possible but q little tedi-
Gus. Whether you 60 through
the canal and down the east
coast as some ships do or around
the Horn a. one Of the lines
makes the run. 1t takes about
two months. Quickest way to
get there In via New York, Just
as in railroad travel you can't
get anywhere without going
through Chicago.
Mr.. Ffxit: When . flag m
hung where II caa he seen from
both sides ~ In the middle Of
the street or In q hall, which
way should II faces
A READER.
The flag should be hung vert-
cally with the stars to the north
In an east and west hall or
street, or TO the east In a north
and south street.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-10
BRIGHTENERS

A Chicago woman asked more
alimony from her ex-husband. 4
baker, claiming she needs the
dough. Not as much as he
kneads. probably.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-10
SO THEY SAY

I think that part Of the Ant
arctic in the western hemisphere
should be brought under the
Monroe doctrine. - Admiral
Byrd.
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fleet, on May Day, 1898.
American firing began at
Sal a. m. Confident of VIC
tory after two hours of fighting,
Dewey at 1855 a. m. withdrew
his squadron from the battle so
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-10

Do not say. she VAS shocked
At his conduct" say. by his
conduct"
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MR.. FIxIT
He Fixe, Things

To receive attention IN this COLI
urnn letters must give rIarne and
address Of writer ONLY initials
vii % published when requested.
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Lord there h none Nike thee, neither Is there an,
hesides thee, according to all that have heard will
ear-Chronicles IL 20.
Evening star., 1939-06-18

DIRECTORY OF UNFURNISFIED APARTMENTS
Carlisle Courts

1tOI Columkia Rd.
Foyer, living room. 2 bedrooms, di-
nette: kitchen. bath and porch
(southern exposureD $50 90
Resident MANAGER. Col. 7i18.