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HOPKINS

Harry L. Hopkins has taken
the oath of office as Secretary of
Commerce. Confirmation by the
Senate is reasonably certain but
it is anticipated that some sena-
tors will take occasion to deliver
verbal thrusts at the former head
of the WPA organization.
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DECREASE

For the first five months of
the present fiscal year, which be-
gan July l, 1888, internal rev.
enue collections have aggregated
$2,014,389, $50, or $45,858. 948 less
than during the corresponding
period of the preceding fiscal
year.
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INCOME

Figures for the first II months
of 1888, show that income pay
ments to all persons in the coun-
try amounted to $58,244, 00o, 900,
d decline of Z percent from the
$62, Isis, DOC, 900 for the CORE
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WASHINGTON NOTES


spending period of 1887. In No
vember, for the sixth consecutive
month, there was an increase. Be-
cause the cost of living is about
4 percent below that of a year
ago, the November income repre-
sented an increase in actual buy
ing power.
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REMEMBERS HUSBAND

BROOKLYN - After hearing
her husband sentenced to Jail for
abusing her, Mrs. Helen Olsen of
this city presented him vacation
kit and a book.
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Inc Onafactefe
Katherine Cornish, myself, Uis-
itin0 Elizabeth on a i1tid-tDestera
Army post.
Elizabeth, Colonel WTtght's
daughter.
Adam Drew, acting command
ing officer.
Yesterday: Bdrney's notes indi-
cate that he tDas on the trail Of q
hidden TeIdtive.
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Tomorrow: Gathering at the hospital.
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Evening star., 1939-12-03

design, the thought that God intends
His children to be honorably free and
independent runs down the years
from the thirteenth to the twentieth
century. 1t is a link which binds the
English-speaking communities Of
the earth together And the. tie is
stronger than a casual critic might
suppose. 1t has found expression in
the adage: Blood is thicker than
water.
What is to happen in the world in
the days that lie ahead no soul may
guess. Yet it is clear that liberty
cannot be allowed to perish. The
Magma Carta, the Declaration Of
Independence and the Constitution,
viewed as they will be in association,
still have meaning and significance
which it would be folly to under
estimate. Reverent crowds of pill
grims to the Library of Congress are
conscious of their sacred value in an
era filled with trouble but not utterly
empty of courage and hope.
Evening star., 1939-12-03

full consent, a Garner for President
organization has been formed in
Texas and has been working in other
parts of the country. But Mr.. Garner
himself has said nothing. His
friends insist, however, that he will
be put in nomination at the DEM
ocratic National Convention next
year even should the Presidents
name also be presented.
The Secretary of State, Cordell
Hull, has many admirers throughout
the country, as we'll as in his own
State of Tennessee. But Mr.. Hull has
been as silent as the grave when
presidential nominations have been
discussed. He will do nothing about
it, although to many Mr.. Hull would
be the ideal nominee for the Dem
ocratic party.
So the contest-for it is already
contest-drags along, with the Presi-
dent making only joking references
to his possible candidacy, and Mr..
McNutt making all the hay he can.
Decidedly, the McNutt technique has
been clever. And the longer the
President remains silent-if he is not
finally to become a candidate-the
better for the favorite son of Indiana.
Evening star., 1939-12-03
Muqno Curtu

Four original copies of the Magma
Carta are known to exist. One, re-
garded as the most nearly perfect,
has come to Wastington-a refugee
from the war abroad, 1t belongs to
Lincoln Cathedral, was lent for dis
play at the New York Worlds Fair
and now is sheltered IN the Library
OF Congress. The Declaration OF In
dependence and the Constitution OF
the United States are its neighbors.
Thus, for the first time, the three
great documents of American liberty
have been brought together under a
single roof.
But perhaps such a claim might
be challenged. If so, all that need
be said in rebuttal is this: That it
is a matter of history that ancestors
of present residents Of the District
of Columbia were among those
barons who at Runnymede in June,
1915, forced King John to grant the
reforms stipulated in the charter.
The name of John Marshall, pos
sibly a founder of the family of the
famous Chief Justice, appears in the
list of advisers to the sovereign.
Like q golden thread in a tapestry
Evening star., 1939-12-03
Freight Rate Ruling

Whatever merit there may be in
the rate reduction the Interstate
Commerce Commission has ordered
on freight moving from Southern to
Northern territory is overshadowed
by the sharp dissent marking the
veto-four decision. The ruling
equalizes North-South rates on Ger
tain commodities with those prevail
ing within the North, and gives
Southern industry its long-sought
opportunity to compete on better
terms in Northern markets.
In emphatic language Chairman
Eastman-joined by Commissioner
Porter-refers to the vigorous cam
paign instituted by Southern Gov
ernors and members of Congress for
removal of artificial" freight rate
barriers to Southern development,
declaring that ''the commission Is
called on to decide this case, on the
record, after it has, in effect, been
decided in advance and without re-
gard to the record by many men in
public life, of high and low degree,
who have freely proclaimed their
views on what they conceive to be the
basic issues"
Commissioner Miller, with Com
missioner Mahaffie concurring, as
serts that the conclusions of the
majority we're reached without ade-
quate evidence and that the decision
''is arbitrary and cannot endure"
The majority, while discussing at
length the economic position of the
South in relation to the rest of the
country, disclaims any intention Of
attempting to equalize opportunities
for commercial development by rail-
road rate-flxing, adding that the
decision was based instead on "the
desirability of rate structures pro-
viding reasonably uniform levels Of
rates from adjacent producing Sec
tlOnS OF the country TO common mar
kets"
Opinion is divided as to the impor-
tance of the decision because of it's
limited scope-stone and stoves are
the principal commodities covered
and it is not interpreted as stating a
general rule for fixing inter-territo-
rial rates. There is however prece-
dent involved, as higher rates here
tofore have been maintained in the
South on the premise that trans
portation costs were higher and
traffic lighter, while in this instance
the majority finds that the differ
ence in transportation costs does not
justify maintenance Of the higher
rates.
This particular conclusion is re-
sisted by the Southern railroads
although they generally look with
favor on the lowered rates.
Evening star., 1939-12-03
Red Star Going Out

Visitors to the New York Worlds
Fair last summer found themselves
annoyed to see the red star Of Soviet
Russia blazing high above the Stars
and Stripes The sponsors Of the
exposition, it generally was agreed,
ought not to have permitted such an
exhibition of Bolshevik arrogance.
But no corrective steps were taken.
When the big show closed for
the winter there was reason to
believe that the Communist symbol
would burn in its accustomed emf
nence next year. Now, however, it is
announced that Stain has decided
to withdraw from the Flushing
Meadows. The three or four million
dollar building raised to propa-
gandize the supposed joys of life
under the hammer and sickle is to
be demolished.
This, of course, is eminently salts
factory to the people of the United
States. Sovietism was out of place
in the world of tomorrow. The ruth
lessness of Communism, if not it's
hypocrisy and mendacity, has con-
vinced Americans that it is the part
of wisdom to have nothing to do with
it. Thousands of citizens were op-
posed to recognition of Stains re-
gime, and their number has grown
to millions since Russia followed
theft of half of Poland by coercion
of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania and
war upon Finland. Among civilized
nations the Bolshevik empire Is a
pariah. The New York Worlds Fair
is to be congratulated on good rid
dance of bad rubbish.
Evening star., 1939-12-03
United Christmas Givinq

Under leadership of the Washing
ton Council of Social Agencies, an
effort will be made in Washington
this year to unite, under one central
committee, all the Christmas appeals
that are made in the name of char
ity and good fellowship.
The movement deserves support,
for its objectives are eminently de-
sirable. Everybody familiar with
Christmas charity knows of the
duplication on the one hand and the
tragic neglect on the other, which
result from faulty distribution of
the money, the gifts, the food and
the clothing that are produced as
the result of generous response to
appeals made in the name of helping
the unfortunate. This year the
council is sponsoring the formation
of committee which, with the help
of the various agencies, will try to
perfect the machinery to avoid dupli-
cation and which, at the same time,
will see that Christmas giving
reaches those who need it most. 1t
is to be hoped that in time such a
committee, by making it's plans far
in advance of the season, will be
able to supervise a community OBJ
servance of Christmas that through
unity of purpose will achieve worth
while results.
The tasks assigned by this COM
mittee to the various agencies max
ing the appeals-the newspapers, the
radio stations, the theaters, etc
represent sound start in the right
direction. The Star is gratified at
the opportunity to do its part.
Evening star., 1939-12-03
MODERATION
the Right Rev James E. Freeman D. d. ILL., D., D. c. L.,
Bishop of WASHINGTON

To commend moderation in all things
would seem inconsistent with the swift
and ever-changing movements that
characterize our life. Moderation, re-
straint, we readily recognize as worthy
virtues, but they occupy an indifferent
place in our life. This is an age of
speed, color and variety, hence to keep
pace with it calls for action and ever
increasing action. To less passionate
and intense people st. Paul wrote: Let
your moderation be known unto all
men," He sought to have them regulate
their speech and habit and in SO doing
to commend themselves and the cause
they represented to the people about
them do not be too vociferous, too in
tense" he would seem to say. Commend
yourselves and the cause to which you are
pledged by exercising due restraint, let
your moderation commend you and the
ideals for which you stand"
It is a counsel that actually works in
all human relations but it is one that
is uncommon in our modern world. For
eigners often speak of Americans as very
interesting but too strenuous and intense.
They feel that there is little of repose
and less of reflection in American life.
watch your STEP" "Step lively" Speed
limit so miles per hour"-these are slo-
gans that are on every highway. The
inevitable result of this haste Is
strained, nervous, impulsive people. The
increasing mortality due to heart and
brain LESSONS can be accounted for be-
cause of our lack of moderation. We are
a jealous, eager, intense people and
much of the progress we have made is
due to these traits.
Latterly, especially in the years follow
ing the war, we have disclosed less of
moderation than We knew formerly.
Every new invention that comes to us
tends to accelerate our movements and
to render more intense our life. We
would not go back to horse e-and-buggy
days, nor would we do without time and
labor saving devices. On the other hand
we would like to recover some OF the
serenity Of mind that marked other
periods There is little doubt that much
of the unrest and loss Of considerate ac-
ton that characterize our life today is
responsible for the strife and bitterness
between groups in our corporate life as
we'll as between nation and nation. I'M
moderate and unrestrained speech and
action play a conspicuous part in the
Evening star., 1939-12-03

tragedies Of the world Of today. The
daily record of the press furnishes proof
of this. Nothing could do more to post
pone the day of peace than these harsh
and stern words.
Here in America We have reflected this
spirit in the increase Of class and racial
prejudice and the widening breach be-
tween the elements in the body polite.
A polyglot nation such as this one GER
tainly needs moderation and restraint II
it is to have peace and quiet within It's
borders. Anti-race feeling, anti-Semit-
ISM political and religious jealousies,
bigotry, intolerance are manifes-
tations or symptoms that must be
checked If we are to avoid civil strife.
Another phase of immoderation too
prevalent today is found in our passion
for investigating every institution and.
indeed, every person that has attained
measurable success. We are in an in
quisitorial period. There is much of sus-
picion in our estimate of men and things.
The witchcraft periods that were COM
mon in early New England life were at
tended by evil results. We do not want
such forbidding period to recur, nor do
we want some Gestapo or spying police
to shadow every doorway. To guard our
freedom and to keep out of our life alien
forces, this we may and should do, but
not by methods reprehensible and un-
worthy.
Moderation in all things, this is the
sane and safe rule. Any other rule Is
out of consonance with Christian faith
and practice, and is destructive Of our
happiness and peace as a people. The
great Master by word and act gave the
world the finest example of poised and
regulated life. He never, even to the
most flagrant sinner, spoke words OF Bit
ter, stern condemnation. He sought to
give to life new and better way, way
of life that should insure its largest Sc
curity and peace. He set up no tribunal
to Judge men He refused to answer the
harsh words of His enemies. He went
to the martyrdom of cross for the pur-
pose of giving men better, freer, fuller
life 1t is in His matchless patience,
forbearance and love that He occupies
the highest place in mans thought OF
Him. He taught men that the certain
way to happy, useful living was the way
of kindness, of moderation and OF love.
The world has yet to try His way, but 1t
has not up to this present hour found a
better way Let your moderation be
known unto all men,
Evening star., 1939-12-03
An Embarrassing Silence

Caught between President Roose-
velt's silence on the third term and
Federal Security Administrator Paul
V. McNutt's active candidacy for the
Democratic presidential nomination,
some of the faithful are becoming
increasingly anxious as they sit on
the bench.
When Mr.. McNutt returned from
his job as United States High Com
missioner to the Philippines, Nc
Nutt-for- President headquarters in
Indianapolis had been functioning
for some time. After the former
Governor of Indiana had announced
he would not be candidate for the
presidential nomination if the Presi-
dent decided to run, he was ap-
pointed to his present important
post in the administration. It was
generally understood that the cam
paign waged by his supporters would
be continued.
That campaign has been waged
with increasing activity-although
he himself has not INDUCED in polit-
ical speech making. He has, how
ever, been speaking on the subject
Of social security and other sub
jects not directly connected with his
presidential ambitions His campaign
manager, Frank McHale, has toured
and is touring the country, confer
ring with leading Democrats in
every State he visits, urging the
availability of Mr.. McNutt. The
claims advanced by Mr.. McHale and
other McNutt supporters are many
and far-reaching. He is now invad-
ing New England and the East, just
as earlier in the fall he travelled
through the Middle West and the
West
Other potential candidates for the
presidential nomination, who are
ready to cast their hats in the ring
the moment the President indicates
finally that he will not seek third
term, find the situation embarrassing.
They would like to get into the race,
but they feel it incumbent upon
them to maintain silence until Mr..
Roosevelt speaks. Take, for example,
the case of Postmaster General
James A. Farley. Mr., Farley is the
opf,c ri u}o MON oyI 1Jac
his campaign manager in 1882 and
1886. Even though Mr.. Farley may
not believe that Mr.. Roosevelt will
become candidate, he cannot move
until the President takes himself out
of the race.
1t is obvious that Mr.. Farley, like
Senator Barkley of Kentucky, DEM
ocratic leader of the Senate, and
other strong supporters of the Presi-
dent and the New Deal who have
been prominently mentioned as pos
sibilities for the Democratic NOM
ination next year, will 60 along with
the President if he does become a
candidate. Secretary Wallace, Of
the Department of Agriculture, has
stepped out and declared that it is
now incumbent on the President to
seek a third term. Mr.. Wallace was
encouraged by his friends earlier in
the year to believe that he himself
might be the final choice of the Dem
ocratic National Convention.
Vice President John N Garner is
the exception among the candidates,
aside from the Federal security
administrator. He is not remaining
silent nor is he holding his friends
back. Apparently With Mr.. Garnsr's .
Evening star., 1939-12-03
Moral Bankruptcy


of Finland adds the final touch to a
form of moral bankruptcy which has
swept across Europe and Asia with
appalling speed during the past few
years. We live in a time when the
solemn pledges of many governments
are utterly meaningless Their
formal assurances are given appar-
emily with prior intent that they
shall not be kept. International dis
honor has become such a common
place that it hardly evokes a ripple
of comment unless accompanied by
extreme barbarism such as that
which has attended the assault upon
the Firms.
In America, for example, most of
the protests at Stains latest crime
are directed to the ruthless lombard
ment of open cities and towns, the
slaughter of defenseless women and
children. The fact that the invasion
is in fagrant violation of nom
aggression pact with Finland, which
Russia unilaterally denounced a few
hours before launching her attack,
has received less attention than it
deserves But this is not surprising.
To a degree, we have become Injured
to bad faith on the part of govern
mentS.
Within the brief span Of eight years
we have witnessed the virtual repu-
diation of the Kellogg pact, by which
the nations pledged themselves to
renounce war as an instrument of
international policy. The armies Of
Japan have overrun China; Italy has
conquered and enslaved Ethiopia and
Albania; Germany has dealt death
blows to Austria, Czecho-Slovakia
and Poland, and now the Soviets have
set out to complete the destruction
of the independence of the Baltic
states. With this background OF per-
fidy, is there any cause for wonder
that the conscience of mankind is
less easily shocked than in former
years? It is true, of course, that gov
ernments have violated their pledges
since the earliest days of recorded
history, but it may well be doubted
whether there has ever before been
q time when so many people looked
upon national faithlessness as the
rule rather than the exception.
It would, perhaps, be futile to seek
a full explanation as to why so many
nations have embraced the doctrine
that might makes right. Some have
b pleaded their economic necessities,
but vast, sprawling Russia, rich in
undeveloped natural resources, lacks
even that feeble justification.
Through all the maze of explana-
tions, alibis and sheer falsehoods,
however, there stands out one sig
nificant fact: Without exception dur
ing the past decade, the treaty vio-
lators have been nations which have
wiped out or drastically restricted the
freedom of their individual citizens.
Germany and Russia find 1t neces-
sary to deceive their own people in
order to effectuate their present pol
icies. Dishonorableness is concomit-
ant of totalitarianism; it cannot
flourish where governments are sub
tect to the restraints imposed by free
men.
With all the admitted faults of our
democracy, it remains infinitely more
desirable than the forms of govern
ment to which other men have turned
for a solution of problems which they
have been unable or unwilling to
solve for themselves.
Evening star., 1939-12-03

Something seems to be wrong
somewhere with civilization which
requires mechanical gadgets, slum-
ber music and even medicinal tablets
to put one to sleep, and harsh alarm
clocks to get one up.
Evening star., 1939-12-03

AS is the case with antique Snuft
boxes, one wonders what gas mask
cases, some Of them lovely and artis-
tic, will be used for when 1t u al
over en the other aide.
Evening star., 1939-12-03
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