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Evening star., 1940-09-07
The Political Mill
Druft, Like Toxes, Viewed os Necessary
Although Unpleasant to Politicians

Members of Congress, human beings,
is displeasing. They do not like to
levy taxes before an election-and
they do not like to enact military
draft legislation before an election
either. So they have come around
to a proposal that puts off the oper-
alton of the draft until Sfter election
day-without actually defeating the
draft proposal. Their explanation
is that it will keep from offending
a large number of organizations and
persons in the country who do not
want the draft.
The time is past for arguing
whether this country needs more
adequate national defenses, in view
of world conditions. The country
has been woefully lax In keeping up
with what has been going on. And
now 1T is called upon to prepare in
a hurry; to spend huge sums of
money in a short time, and to raise
and train large numbers of men.
Had the country adopted years
ago-as it was strongly urged to do
after the World War-a system of
universal military training for
young men, today it would be the
best equipped Nation, for defense,
in the world. The present draft
bill is called an emergency meas
ure. The emergency would not have
existed, had proper training sys-
tenn been inaugurated.
Political Aspects Deplored.
This latest attempt in the
House - to defeat military con-
scription is sickening from its mere
ly political aspects. Furthermore
there is bound to be delay in get
ting men for training. The meas
ure has been delayed for months
already, when this country might
have been preparing to defend it
self or to make such a showing of
strength that defense would not be
necessary for there would be no at
tackers. Every delay plays into the
hands of potential attackers of this
country. Every delay plays into the
hands of the so-called "appeasers"
in this country who believe that
they may soften the heart of Hitler
or other totalitarian leaders by re-
naming pacific.
The Republicans were accused re-
Gently by Henry A. Wallace, the
vice presidential candidate of the
Democratic marty Of heloOoipp tn
the party of appeasement. Many of
them resented this charge, and
properly so. But when the amend
ment to delay the operation of the
military draft was put forward by a
Republican and supported in the
House by a large majority of the
Republicans, Mr.. Wallace was given
some ammunition with which to
color his charge.
Evening star., 1940-09-07
America S Defense
AT Strongest Point,
Wagner Asserts
Foresight and Courage
Of President Praised
At Party Rally
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PORTLAND, Me, Sept. 7-Sen-
ator Wagner, Democrat, of New
York, said last night that as 'the
direct result of the foresight, the
courage and the experience in ma
tional defense of President RooSe-
welt the land, sea and air.
forces at our disposal today are
stronger than ever before in peace
time"
Senator Wagner reviewed the rec
ord of the Roosevelt administration
in fields of foreign policy and ma
tional defense in an address at a
Democratic rally where he Endorsed
the candidates. of Louis Brann for
Senator and Fulton j. Redman for
Governor of Maine.
unlike our Republican opponents,
we did not suddenly awaken to the
needs of national defense when Hit
Ter hurled his army at the Low
Countries ." the Senator said
"Since 1888, the Regular Army has
been doubled in size more fight
ing ships have been built and COM
missioned than all the under-age
ships available in 1898.
"Our airforce has been rebuilt and
vastly strengthened. While the fleet
stands guard in the far Pacific, a
general headquarters airforce OF
great striking power is poised for
the defense of our coastline and
continental possessions.
Federal Security Administrator
McNutt asserted the Democratic
party had "only begun" the job OF
protecting business against "en-
trenched wealth"
"The Democratic party is not
against business-it has never been
against business" said Mr.. McNutt
st believe there are more business
men in the ranks OF Democracy
than the Republicans ever had. You
know and I know that the greatest
enemy of business in America has
been the unseen power of concen-
trated financial interests"
Evening star., 1940-09-07

and conflicting. But as far as the
masses are concerned, war is a
game which must be played to the
bitter end regardless Of conse-
quences.
Adolf Hitler apparently has de-
cided to put all his eggs in one
basket now. The German airforce
is under orders to attack regardless
of the price; Britain must be re-
duced to helplessness as soon as it
is feasible.
Much as we may like to believe
that only row houses and other
such private property have been de-
stroyed during these unprecedented
raids, it appears that the COM
muniques of the British government
are inclined to minimize the dam
age.
Industrial Plants Damaged,
German bombers have hit all over
Southern and Central England and
have caused serious damage to a
large number of industrial plants.
1t is true that many purely military
establishments have not suffered so
much as they are very well defended
by both ground and air defenSes.
But the Germans appear to be con-
centrating on industrial establish
ments which are not actually air
plane and arms factories.
Cotton mills and other factories
appear to be the main objective.
These establishments are needed, Of
course, for the war industry al
though putting them out OF commits
sion does not affect Immediately
the United Kingdom S arms produc-
ton.
The reason the British govern
ment does not make public the
damages suffered by the industrial
area is that it does not want the
Germans to know what the effect
of their bombardment has been.
The pilots during a night raid
know approximately where they are
and they have an idea whether they
have hit their objective. But they
don't know for certain the extent
of the damage done.
Fifth Column Eliminated.
The fifth column has been so
thoroughly done away with by the
British authorities that there are
no agents to communicate with the
mainland and inform the Germans
of the effect of the bombardments.
Despite the violence of the air
attacks, the British government
seems confident that 1t can hold
Hitler back until the bad weather
sets in. What will happen later
they don't quite know, but they
believe that where there's life
there's hope"
On the other hand, the Germans
believe that the hope" lies across
the Atlantic, where signs of CO.
operation between the United
States and Great Britain are in
creasing. Hence, they would like
to have England done in. if possible,
before the presidential election.
They believe Britain's defeat would
have a tremendous psychological
effect on the American people,
In certain quarters in Berlin 1t
is admitted that a total defeat such
as has been inflicted on France is
not very easy. The hope is for
spectacular victory which might in
duce Britain to sue for peace.
Evening star., 1940-09-07
Rents Based on Income
Gain in Popularity

Rents based on income are prov
ing a success in Cork, Fire, Philip
Monahan, city manager, told the
Dublin Housing Commission. Cork
municipality has 1908 houses IN this
system. The rents vary according
to the ability of the tenant to pay.
Variable rent, he said, seemed es-
sential to a rational public health
policy. The rent is usually one
sixth of the family income, but spe-
cial consideration is shown where the
family is unusually large or where
one or more members are invalids.
The highest income of family oc-
cupying a house under the differ
entail rent plan is about $19 week.
Rentals now range from rs cents to
$3.50 . week.
Evening star., 1940-09-07
U. s. Signs New Treaties
With British Dominions

The United States yesterday signed
new treaties with New Zealand,
Canada and Australia, modifying
machinery for settling of any dis
putes which might arise between
this country and the British domin-
ions.
The treaties provide for estab-
lishment of separate international
commissions representing this coun-
try and each of the dominions. These
would investigate and report to the
governments.
Under a 1914 treaty between the
United States and Great Britain,
one commission was established to
represent the entire British Empire.
The treaties signed today merely
amended the 1914 pact in regard
to its application to the dominions.
The treaties were signed at noon
in the office of Secretary of State
Hull. Signing them with Mr.. Hull
were Lord Lothian, the British AM
baSsador, acting for New Zealand;
Loring C. Christie, Canadian Min
lister, and Richard G. Casey, Austral-
ian Minister.
A similar treaty was signed on
April 2 between the United States
and the Union of South Africa.
Evening star., 1940-09-07

expiration OF their
prevailing
unable to find employment in private industry.
considered
visions in the for total defense
America will continue hold
strategic of ubversive
Unless make young
will defended
we'll advised to shift his attention
the battle Of America he expects the
heritage and
opportunity.
Reeasedb b ed News Featu sInc)
Evening star., 1940-09-07
ST. Augustine Opens
Pageant Celebrating
375th Anniversary
First Moss of Catholic
Church in U. 5. Will Be
Re-enucted Tomorrow
By the Associated Press.

Dy LIiC 1-oEOS4dbSu ASSo'
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla, Sept. T.
The oldest city in the United States
began three days of pageantry today
to depict its founding 375 years ago
and to re-enact the first mass of
the Catholic Church in North
America.
A sloping greensward in the
shadow of historic old Castillo de
San Marcos-known to tourists as
Fort Marion-was the setting for
the opening scenes portraying the
landing of Pedro Menendez de
Aviles and his company of soldiers
and retainers in 1865, and their
parley with Indians at the site OF
what is now st. Augustine.
Tomorrow, the actual anniver-
sary of the city's founding, will be
devoted to a church celebration at
which the Most Rev. Amleto Gio-
vanni Cicoganni of washington,
Apostolic Delegate to the United
States, will preside. Many high
ranking officials of the Catholic
Church in the United States are
here for the ceremony.
1t was on September 8, 1865, that
a priest with Menendez's expedition
led members of the landing party
in their first mass on these shores
mass referred to by church his
torianS as the establishment OF the
Catholic Church on this continent.
st. Augustine's fame as the Ma
tons oldest city rests upon the
fact it's site has been occupied con-
tinuously since that day.
Participants in the pageants in
clude Seminole Indians whose an
cestors watched the Spanish sd-
venturers on their historic arrival
and descendants of Spanish FAM
lilies who settled here generations
ago.
Reserved for the last day of the
observance is the ceremony of the
change of f1ags-Spanish, French,
English and United States.
Evening star., 1940-09-07
King of Hospitality
Wills Relics to Museum

King of Hospitality" the late
Sam Alexander, is to have his name
perpetuated in the Africana Mu-
scum. johannesburg, South Africa.
To the museum he bequeathed a
great store of theatrical trophies,
among them dozens OF volumes OF
photographs, newspaper clippings,
theater programs and many other
gifts from screen and stage stars OF
America and Europe.
Uncle Sam as he was often called,
spent a fortune entertaining
stars, and in the exhibit are many
tangible tokens of their appreciation.
Silver tankards from actors and
actresses were gifts he highly
priced. One from Don Stewart is
engraved: ITO Uncle Sam. Here S
to a stout fellow from a Yankee ad-
mirer."
Evening star., 1940-09-07
The Capital Parade
Whether Current Slump in WiIIkie Stock
Is Seasonal Interesting Political Puzzle

The interesting political puzzle
indicates basic unsoundness the Wie candidacy slump
reasonably realistic Republican leaders frankly
only make WILKES task when he
With the New York betting odds standing
the President and his political hencmen convinced their fight
They the rise of Wke
for Af WILKES
tenton they considerable
For example the Chicago boss Ed Kelly
number of private polls his city State neigh
Evening star., 1940-09-07
Service Orders
WAR DEPARTMENT.

tEIEhlNhnI NohES
Kislsmeier Ii. Col. Samuel G.. from Fort
Oglethorpe, Ca. to San Francisco.
QUARTERMASTER CORPS.
Pelton. Mai. BENJAMIN w, from Phila-
delphie to Boston. Mass.
Broom. Capt. Thad A. from Fort Georse
G. Meade. Nd, to Fort Knox.
AIR CORPS.
bowman. Mai Charles H. from Barksdale
Field, La. to Randolph Field. Tex,
Burt 1t Col. Byron T, jr.. from Max
well, Field. Ala, to McChord Field.
Wash.
Sterling. Capt John NJ. from Paris,
France, to Selfridge Field, Mich.
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE CORPS.
Martin. First Lit Jacob B.. from Fort
Hayes Ohio. 10 Carlisle Barracks. Pa.
INFANTRY.
Becker. 1t Col. Aaron j., from Fort
Ontario. N. Y. to Fort jackson, 6. c.
MEDICAL CORPS.
Dashiell, 1t Col Leland E, from Fort
Howard. Nd. to Fort Myer. Va.
Evening star., 1940-09-07
House Group Approves
New York Drydock
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
AHouse Naval Affairs Subcommit-
tee agreed yesterday to recommend
legislation authorizing the Navy to
build the worlds largest craving
drydock in New York Harbor at an
estimated cost of $10,000,000 and
another drydock on the Atlantic side
of the Panama Canal to provide
repair facilities for battleships in
the Canal Zone.
The committee action followed
testimony by Rear Admiral Ben
Moreel, chief of the Bureau of Docks
and Yards, who urged that the Navy
be given authority and funds to build
the New York drydock itself instead
of in cooperation with the Port of
New York Authority, as originally
planned.
Evening star., 1940-09-07

Welte. ENSIGN Cecil r, from U. S. g.
Quincy to U. s. S. Eherle
MEDICAL CORPS.
Schneider 1t. Oscar, from Philadelphia
20 Boston, Mass
SUPPLY CORPS
Sims Lit. q g Marion D. jr.. from
B. Prairie to Norfolk Va.
MARINE CORPS.
Schubert. Maj. Richard H. from Newport,
r: l., TO U. s. s. Barnett
Hughes MAJ. William r., from San Diego.
CANT. to San Pedro, Terminal Island
Calf
Sims. Mai: Amor l.. from Washington to
Paris Island. s. c.
sspp. Capt John w. jr.. from Pensacola.
Fla. to Miami Fla.
Gise. First 1t. william E. from Pensacola
to Miami.
McMakin, First 1t BENJAMIN L., from
San Diego. Calf, to Guam.
Evening star., 1940-09-07

that body but by a narrow margin
the vote was 43 to Al against. 1t is
conceivable that if the bill goes to
conference-as now seems probable
with this delay proposal written
in by the House, it will eventually
emerge from conference and be sent
to the President for his approval
with the provision for delay still in
it.
The volunteer spirit is splendid
spirit-especially for the defense OF
the Nation. 1t has been relied upon
in the past-to produce thousands
upon thousands of men for military
and naval service. 1t has not, how
ever, been effective when 1t came TO
raising enough men for modern war
as demonstrated during the World
War. When the country was actu-
allv at war-as it is not today in
the>six months from April to Sep
tember. inclusive, of 1917, voluntary
enlistments averaged 76,57l a montn.
And for the last month of that
period, the enlistments were only
24,367
1900 900 Men Wanted.
The War Department plan calls
for a military force of not less than
300 900. and to build up this en-
listed strength by April l, 194l
That includes the Regular Army
and the National Guard and 100000
additional men, taken by the draft
or bv voluntary enlistments. The
net increase for the seven-month
period from September l to April
/ would have to be about ll4O00
per month. If there is anything IN
past experience, it is not going to be
possible to raise anything like this
number by voluntary enllstments'
The supporters of the Fish amend
ment in the House, providing for the
6o-day delay in the operation OF me
draft. are lust as well aware OF that
as are the supporters of immediate
CONSUMPTION. Indeed, they admit II
when they include in the amend
ment a provision authorizing the
draft to operate to take care OF the
deficit.
Will those who resent the draft
enlist? Far too greatly, in the hnaI
ANALYSIS, the matter of enllstmentS
comes down to the simple PROPOSE
ton of letting George do it." The
only democratic way of raising a
big army-and only big army can
hope to defend this country If 1t Is
attacked by strong enemies-ls to
adopt the selective draft, which falls
on the willing and the unwilling
alike, upon the rich man and the
poor without discrimination.
There is a great deal of talk about
conscripting wealth for war pur-
poses. Wealth is conScripted for
the Government and safe keeping
of the country at all timeS-though
the process is called taxation. Is
there any talk about making the
payment of taxes voluntary? There
is not. It would be just as sensible
however. to suggest a voluntary tax
system for national defense as a
voluntary military system. There
would be some persons who come
forward, of course, with their money
to provide for national defense un-
der such a SyStem-and there would
be those who would not. The same
thing is true as regards military
service. There is no more reason
that men who are willing to serve
in the Army should be called upon
to make this contribution volun-
tarily than they should be called
upon to donate their money-in
Extraordinarily.
Draft and Taxes Necessary.
The draft for military service is
not a pleasant thing. Neither are
taxes. But both are necessary. AND
both should be applied impartially
Evening star., 1940-09-07

OF course, is tnat
the volunteer
system be given
another so days
trial, and that
if 400, 900 men
do not come for
ward and enlist
in that period
then the draft
will be put into
effect, to make
up the deficit.
he Senate
rejected a SINH
lar propo o S a |
when the draft
hill rraS hef0rn
Evening star., 1940-09-07
NAVY DEPARTMENT.
BUREAU OF NAVIGATION.

Melting Comdr. Robert E. from q. s. S.
Cir1arron to Navy Department.
Bagdanovich- 1t. Michael P, from Pensa-
cola to Miami. Fla.
Eastwood, 1t. E. R. from Pensacola to
Miami.
Emrick. 1t. Paul E. from Pensacola to
Miami.
Kirn, 1t. Louis j.. from Pensacola to
Miami
Townsend. 1t. william r.. frnm Pensacola
to Miami.
Madley, 1t. q. g. Edward P. from New
London Conn, to U. S. s. Bass.
Duncan, Ensign Greer A, jr.. from New
London to U. s S. Bonita.
Evening star., 1940-09-07

boring key states as Ohio. He re-
ported to the President few days
ago that his section of the country
was safely in the Roosevelt column.
Similar reports have been received
from other areas. Consequently,
such politicians as Kelly and the
Democratic national chairman, Ed
Flynn of the Bronx, are urging the
President to follow his present STRAIT
egy, of making a great show of
sticking to his executive knitting,
Evening star., 1940-09-07
Missed Opportunity

problems course, in
before the counythe issue policy attached
convictions to belle them with careful Sences with the kind purely
partisan attacks which might add the iSoan the basic
Republican strength supporters
President Wike
him the issue has lately told him
with the matters developing
another
In the matter of CONSUMPTION for example he had excellent
President convictions
subject earlier and more focb than his rival and mocng the President
for his lack of daring Again the matter Of the
offered the opportunity with the President
statement simultaneously with the
knowledge
have allowed him share the the President
highly dramatic episode
The advantage Wke clearly pointed
to him at the time thoroughly understood the Roosevelt
While public
wholly politics.
Attorney General Jackson action with We
the Cabinet meeting which close
to We maintained that the scheme action
the White House which untrue that therefore planned
which Wike naturally suspicious Of
the President accepted the warnings Of these
Wait Awhile?
In short it both true that Wilkes stock has sumped and that
he has thus far failed make expected dasg
the happy confidence of the President and
Evening star., 1940-09-07

AiOhI . hAdANdhOo
the Nazis devas-
tating raids S
have made no
dent on the mo-
rale of the Eng
lish people.
Whether h e
same T e e Ii n &
prevails among
the so-called
thinking peo-
pie" who look to
the future Of
Britain is an
other m a t t e r.
The reports on
Evening star., 1940-09-07

President that he the
national defense rapidly and administer the Government more
third also to have And he
Wiete
large Wike strength almost all he has personally
visited If this phenomenon repeated when he begins campaigning
his forcefuy he is equipped to do his
smiling the other side of their faces when Noe-
Newspape Alliance
Evening star., 1940-09-07

doubtful wheth-
er anything like
1t ever has been
held. This con-
ference ION SCI
ence, philosophy
and religion in
their relation to
the democratic
way of life" is
being summoned
by delegates rep
resenting more
than lis colleges
and universities,
including Pro-
Evening star., 1940-09-07

aon of the District Columbia population
allowed
let alone for representation in the Congress And the capital the
worlds greatest democracy dfranched Elsewhere complex
residence millions
practical
relief
Evening star., 1940-09-07

UIlHC, II bIICdII IdIIS, AIlIeIICd WUuIu
be easy"
The first Is the practical denial
of adult suffrage and democracy in
wide areas of the Nation. Much
has been said to denounce the poll
tax In Southern States, by which
not only the Negroes are barred
from the ballot box. but majority
of the whites as well But Northern
States and the Nation itself are
Evening star., 1940-09-07
Moss Unemployment Problem

Do expect the
Equally bad the continuation of unemployment
industrial obligation
provide jobs for For young age has
been las hired fred
repeatedly blocked whitfield provide
employment through W. P A. similar spending programs
c. the N Y good but good enough the prospect
half OF w. p A
one
to to the
business which hopes marriage
and opportunities? Have
riots the auctions the boodshed they
Nation
obligations socevto marriage?
Remedy Suggested for Evils
There these remedy
applied either rider national bill
separate legislation. This rider should simply
Evening star., 1940-09-07

THE opinions OF the writers this their
necessarily The Stars Such opinions presented In The
Stars effort to gve all sides OF questions OF interest to its
readers although such opinions may be contradictory
themselves and directly opposed to The Stars
Evening star., 1940-09-07
We the People
Guarantee Of Votes and Jobs Urged
For All Men Who Garry Guns for U. S.
BY JAY FRANKLIN.

enough for the defense Of his
enough job American industry and
he in
which confused
the principles RusselOvon amend
rdbloodd draft Of industry accounts for the growth
of ambitious plan conpon for vocational train
believe
Evening star., 1940-09-07
Golf OUTING Sept. II

The annual fall golf outing of the
Washington Traffic Club will be held
at the Manor Country Club Sep
tember II. The program will in
clude luncheon, golf events and
dinner. Arrangements are being
made by c. w. Nickless and j. c.
Batham.
Evening star., 1940-09-07
Conference
To Anolyze
Democracy
Penetrating Study
Planned by Delegates
Of lis Schools
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.

Democracy, oft-spoken word but
rarely defined, is to be given scien-
tific and penetrating analysis by a
conference so unusual in its ma
tire that IL is
Evening star., 1940-09-07
BY G. GOULD LINCOLN.

The operation of the military
draft is to be put off until after
election day, If majority Of the
House has its way. The demand,
Evening star., 1940-09-07

men around MIN Stlll seems eX-
tremely premature. If Ed Kelly and
other Roosevelt leaders have been
taking polls and hoping for ground
swells. so have the Willkieites. And
the Willkieite polls show results
precisely opposite to the polls of the
Rooseveltians.
Willkie still appears to have two
great advantages, neither of them
much discussed or exploited. He has
not yet touched on the principal
Evening star., 1940-09-07
This
Changing
World
Devastating Roids
Fail to Dent Morale
OF British People
BY CONSTANTINE BROWN.

The harder the Germans hit at
Great Britain the more stubborn
and determined the British become.
Every report received in the last "A
h0ilrc indiratas
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delivering osentaioS onpoc speeches They him
of think explain