Evening star., 1949-04-17
Fifty Years Ago

LAG oSAi "a npIu D, lo0S. COnlalned
story about ceremony at tbe White House
=, In which the french Minister.
Noses from Paul cambon, presented to
Fronce President Mckinley two mag
nificent examples OF Sevres
china. Described as vases and pedestals
standing about six feet high, the gifts were
considered to be in happy accord with the
prevailing colors Of the blue room" Of the
Executive Mansion. The occasion was a
communication Of the opening OF the
Franco-American cable. August II. 1898
Some shadow of sorrow was thrown over
the proceedings BY the fact that Felix Faure.
President Of France. who had initiated the
gift, had died before 1t was completed. Mr..
Mckinley told the French envoy. These
beautiful vases. typical Of one OF the most
celebrated arts Of France, will remain In
the Nations care rs an evidence Of the
friendly sentiments Of the French govern
ment and people" It was expected, accord
ing to The Star. that they would be dis
played in the White House permanently.
Where are they now?
Under this heading there appeared In The
Star on April 10. 1899. nearly two columns
Of type beginning: Young
An Odd man. you complain Of the
Profession - professions being over crowd
Ne
nifty to display your pluck and enerRy7
Have you ever thought Of the profession
OF umpiring? Peculiar business. 10 be sure.
but not without Its attractive side. Take
an imaginary dash over the field with the
writer. who has traversed 1t In reality. and
see II you viii like IT, The hard. exacting
work on the diamond. the protesting play
ers and frenzied spectators. will hardly
harmonic with your ideas OF a peaceful
vocation Still. two hours . day viii see
this unpleasant task done: 50 that. allow
ing eight hours for rest YOU have IL re-
naming for sightseeing. travel or study.
And when you recall that In the last decade
10000. 900 Of people have produced less than
. dozen successful arbiters Of the national
game. you have proof that the fsld is not
oyerworked. To young men OF the
right temperament the profession Of UNI
pfring surely holds out Inducements enough
TO warrant years Of training and prepara-
ton"
L. n. Moore. writing from London 10 The
Star for April II, 1899. asserted: I have had
occasion once or twice TO put
kussion forward reasons why the good
Dsplieiy faith Of Russia in proDosins :
armaments may be questioned. and today 4
further incident seems TO put an unkind
question mark after the Cars soiicitous
phrases In references to peace. The Russian
Foreign Minister, Count Mouravien. has
sent out q circular. which Is posted this
morning, thanking. In the Emperoris name.
al foreign governments that have expressed
their assent 70 his matestys humanitarian
work The Emperor Nicholas according 70
the circular. sees IN this assent yet another
earnest IN the success of hts efforts 70 sCw
the fruitful principles Of universal peace tn
the public conscience and life 6huul-
taneously with his majesty's message comes
the information that the Russian govern
ment has practically resolved TO supply the
whole of the artillery with , new quick
f1ring gum. The coliocation Of the news -
unfortunate. from Count Mourayied's point
of view, but as trenchant comment on the
fruitful principle Of universal peace. ~ sla-
terpreted IN Russia itself. II cannot b. said
70 Be unttmely."
BENJAMIN James Of Jeansyilae, Pa. sc-
coratue TO The Star dated April II. 1853.
had been q witness before tn
coel Misess' Industrial Commisston the Sat-
laaAas urdAy prsvicusly. He tssttned
q y member cf the National
ExecuftN C0mmittee n the Mtne WORKERS
q Auesiea and had heeu . Uiner himself
snly Sew months back WcFktng undr-