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may be explained in part the interest shown by the British in the new treaty. For several years past, American capital has been loaned abroad to the extent of about $1,000,000,000 annually, but with the return in foreign rates to post-war conditions, the demand for foreign loans must gradually slacken. When the time arrives that American capital is ready to accept returns equal to those paid by foreign shipping or gold, there will be an incentive for investors to put their money into the rebuilding of a profitable shipping service. —Christian Science Monitor. Czechoslovak Comment. Writing on the anniversary of
—Christian Science Monitor. Czechoslovak Comment. Writing on the anniversary of the Battle of Verdun, the Narodni Osvobozjeni remarks that the German assault on the French stronghold meant the defeat of brute force before French heroism, in the same way that German technical knowledge and precision succumbed to the spirit of France and of justice. English Comment. Editorial attention is devoted to the Franco-Turkish treaty which has been signed in Angora. In the opinion of the Evening Post, the Turks attach great importance to the accord, particularly because it has been realized before regulation of the Mosul dispute. The Turks are
realized before regulation of the Mosul dispute. The Turks are said to believe that this agreement eliminates all relation between the Syrian and Mosul problems. The Westminster Gazette declares that diplomatic circles in Angora consider the treaty to represent a new diplomatic defeat for Britain in the Near East. In more optimistic vein, the Daily Telegraph writes, while pointing out that the full terms of the accord are not yet known, that the French High Commissioner would surely not commit the same blunder as that of M. Franklin-Bouillon in 1923 and would not seek to injure French-British interests in the
and would not seek to injure French-British interests in the Near East. It believes that if the control of transportation of Turkish troops is not satisfactory, such a situation is due to existing circumstances which M. de Jouvenel was unable to modify. Fire in Nairobi Reveals Progress A disastrous fire at Nairobi, the capital of Kenya Colony, formerly known as British East Africa, calls attention to the progress made in that country since John Hanning Speke, the English explorer, labored through its unchartered wilds in his successful search for the source of the Nile. That was less than seventy years
source of the Nile. That was less than seventy years ago; today the world is told that a fire in Nairobi has destroyed four blocks of buildings in Main Street and has done damage totalling $120,000. If Speke could return today, he probably would not be surprised that disaster has descended upon Nairobi, for his explorations taught him to expect disappointment and suffering. But he probably would be surprised that a fire could do $120,000 damage to the business district of the capital of Kenya. When Speke died in 1864 there was no Nairobi. Thirty years ago someone pitched a
there was no Nairobi. Thirty years ago someone pitched a tent where the city now stands. But today the visitor to Nairobi finds beautiful avenues, streets with shops that would do credit to Bond Street in London, churches, golf courses, Government buildings, two excellent hotels, palatial clubs, good railway service, in short, everything that a modern city should have. It was in 1858 that Speke first saw that mysterious body of water of which the natives spoke so much. It was that vast inland sea from which flows the Nile. He named it the Victoria Nyanza, linking the name of
He named it the Victoria Nyanza, linking the name of his Queen with the word which the natives used to designate the body of water. But he was not sure that he found the great reservoir, source of the Nile. Further explorations were necessary. He left Zanzibar in 1860, accompanied by J. A. Grant. He meandered northwards through Uganda, far to the west of Nyanza, and reached the Nile considerably below its exit from the lake. With great difficulty he proceeded up the river to the spot where the artery dashes out in a tumultuous cascade. He named this place
dashes out in a tumultuous cascade. He named this place Ripon Falls and solved the secret which had baffled investigators for two thousand years. Then he proceeded down the Nile to the Mediterranean. There is romance in the story of the man who found the source of the Nile, but if he were to return today he would doubtless find more romance in the development that has been made in Kenya in the past thirty years. The territory today is a thriving monument to the courage and devotion of Speke. In Kensington Gardens, London, there is a monument. It is
In Kensington Gardens, London, there is a monument. It is a plain obelisk bearing the inscription "Stock-breeding with the aid of X-rays is a possibility of the future." Experiments recently conducted by Dr. Parker, of University College, London, are described as very interesting and significant. He has taken male mice, submitted them to a process of irradiation, and then noted the effect on their offspring. The mice used were members of a colony, all possessing pedigrees that would put to shame that of the proudest Cæsar, and were maintained in great luxury at the expense of the Royal Society. The
great luxury at the expense of the Royal Society. The results, when compared with the usual breeding figures of the colony, showed that there was an abnormal preponderance of males in litters conceived soon after irradiation, and a very marked preponderance of females in those conceived during the succeeding period. It might appear at first sight that the stock-breeder would find in them a valuable auxiliary in controlling, at any rate, to some degree, the sex of the animal he was breeding. Unfortunately, breeders are concerned as much with quality as with sex, and Dr. Parker was unable to observe
as with sex, and Dr. Parker was unable to observe the effect of irradiation on the growth and physique of the young mice. CURRENT HISTORY TOLD IN CARTOONS IN THE "Please Give Us Just A Few Billions More." The hopes of the French Government as regards securing further taxation required to balance the Budget are now centered on the Senate. It has had success in the Senate Finance Commission, of which two prominent members, M. Pueblès-Lacroix, the President, and M. Henri Chéron, the "Rapporteur," are here shown in caricature by the "Petit Parisien." M. Briand, the Premier, and M. Doumer,
the "Petit Parisien." M. Briand, the Premier, and M. Doumer, the Finance Minister, are represented as saying: “This certainly seems like a better stand than the one in front of the Chamber.” The Birth of Chopin EXACTLY WHEN WAS IT? Another gránte ten : In Memory of SPELVE Victoria Nyanza and the Nile 1864 FILLING THE BOTTLES The Bottle Manufacturers Association of America, more than six years after the Volstead Act, has fired a volley at Prohibition. The sentiment of the bottle manufacturers in the matter is to be applauded by those who believe that Prohibition is a mistake; many
by those who believe that Prohibition is a mistake; many micks still make a muckle and a sufficient number of volleys may awaken a Congressman or two. But the belated protest of the bottle manufacturers would lead to the suspicion that many of them have just headed off the Volstead Act. Certainly, -they appear attempting to unscrew the stopper after the liquor is gone. -If light wines and beers are to be restored in the United States, the efforts of such organisations should be organised and steered in the proper direction or at least one direction. Simply, such protests accomplish
direction or at least one direction. Simply, such protests accomplish little. They may even alienate open-minded citizens who could be won to the cause of light wines and beers by the proper sort of logic. There is certainly ground for suspicion that the Bottle Manufacturers’ Association of America is not entirely altruistic and idealistic in demanding the repeal of national Prohibition. Prohibition was obtained by other methods. Groups of grape-juice makers did not assemble and pass resolutions denouncing all alcoholic drinks. They quietly poured gold into the coffers of the Anti-Saloon League of America so that trained campaigners might be
Anti-Saloon League of America so that trained campaigners might be sent abroad in the land to work for a dry regime. In fact, they did their work so carefully that these same bottle manufacturers, together with the French Comment. With France's financial projects about to come up before the Senate, editorial attention is concentrated on that House. Œuvre: (Cartel) Direct conversations between the Chamber and the Senate are impossible. They are not impossible between the two Finance Commissions. If the Senate Commission should vote, as it has, the tax on payments, rejected by the Chamber, and should it give a
payments, rejected by the Chamber, and should it give a political appearance to the action, it will be wrong. If it should give the appearance of indicating a way for further negotiations, it will be right. Quotidien (Cartel); Has the moment arrived for announcing to the country that its direct representatives have realized their inability to make laws, to establish equitable fiscal projects, to draft a financial plan, to preserve justice, to defend democratic ideals, and that the saviors are in the Assembly whose dominant spirit of reaction has thus far been denounced? We await a reply. Matin: The Senate
far been denounced? We await a reply. Matin: The Senate has not failed to increase in financial wisdom and authority. It is alone in the Republic in having a financial doctrine that it has maintained and preserved. It is alone in having realized, even before the war, the vital importance of stable finances in the country. It is alone in having a way held lofty views on financial questions. It is the one place where financial technicians can be heard and where reason is accepted. May the Senate preserve us from the Ides of May, which can be quite as
from the Ides of May, which can be quite as fatal as the Ides of March were to Caesar! May the Senate save us! Caméra Art EXPOSITION IN PARIS “Photography is a French invention.” Such is the announcement that greets the visitor to the Fourth Exposition of Photography and Cinéma which has just opened at Luna Park, near the Porte Maillot in Paris. While some exception may be taken to such a sweeping statement, recollection of the work of Niepce and Daguerre is sufficient to attribute to France the major credit for actually bringing photography before the public in practical
credit for actually bringing photography before the public in practical manner. And a visit to the exposition is ample testimony that the work is being carried on with skill and artistry that lend remarkable beauty to studies in black and white. A reproduction of the studio of a photographer in Daguerre’s time gives an excellent idea of the limitations and handicaps in those early days. Beside it is a studio of 1926. Here is seen all that has been done with complicated lighting systems and scientific appliances in order to produce the work of art which the modern photograph represents.
produce the work of art which the modern photograph represents. Motion-picture photography, necessarily calls for much attention; the history of its development is shown from the time of the zoetrope or “wheel of life” and the other crude beginnings that have led so swiftly to one of the largest industries of the world. Every imaginable device for the perfection of photography is on display. Rubber for Motors TO SAVE PEDESTRIANS German Comment Several papers recall the Battle of Verdun of ten years ago. In the Vossische Zeitung it is declared that General von Falkenhayn considered the attack as the first
that General von Falkenhayn considered the attack as the first step to decide the war on the Western front. He believed that France would have to fight to the last man to protect it and that it was worth the bloody sacrifice by Germany. As to the author of the scheme, there is some doubt. Although Falkenhayn assumed the responsibility, it appears that General Schmitt von Knobelsdorf, chief of staff of the Fifth Army Corps, was the originator. The paper states that the Crown Prince tried to halt the action when it was realized that it was doomed to failure
when it was realized that it was doomed to failure but that Falkenhayn’s opinion won the day until Hindenburg brought the struggle to an end in August. Relative to Germany’s attitude on entering the League of Nations the Welt am Montag holds it possible that the German Government may notify once again the nations belonging to the League that the request for admission will become void in case the composition of the Council is changed. However, the paper believes it to be almost certain, in view, of the attitude of England, Sweden, and Belgium, that Germany will encounter no difficulty
England, Sweden, and Belgium, that Germany will encounter no difficulty with regard to her administration. Herr Jakob Singer, an Austrian inventor, has just given a demonstration in Vienna of a new contrivance to prevent motor-cars from running over pedestrians. It consists of a network of india-rubber ropes, which is as wide as the car and fixed in front of it. To judge from the experiments shown, the pedestrian is softly caught up by it and hurt being hurt. A wooden doll with movable limbs was used, weighted with iron to some extent. It was caught by the net, in which
some extent. It was caught by the net, in which it seemed to rest quite safely. The police authorities forbade actual experiment being made with a living person; but a workman subsequently placed himself at the disposal of the inventor, and was caught up by the net in the same way as the doll, without being hurt. He placed himself a second and third time in the way of the car, reading his newspaper, with the same reassuring result. It appears that Chopin, the composer, is one of those rare beings blessed with two birthdays. Officially speaking, he was born
beings blessed with two birthdays. Officially speaking, he was born on February 22, 1810, and it is today that the world pays him homage. It is known, however, that those nearest related to him are in the habit of celebrating the anniversary on Mardi. They have chosen this day religiously and have kept it as a kind of family secret as though they were jealous of it. Friends and disciples of Chopin have tried to solve the problem, but with little success. The trouble is that both dates are possible. They both, so to speak, have "a foot to stand
They both, so to speak, have "a foot to stand on." The birth certificate, signed by Chopin’s father, distinctly states that he was born on February 22. The mother, on the other hand, always held that her son made his initial appearance in the world on Mardi. The matter resolves itself into the question: Shall we believe the mother or shall we believe the father? The certificate of birth states that: "In the year 1810, on the 23rd of April, at three o'clock in the afternoon, before me, vicar of Brochów, employed by the State in the Parish of Brochów,
Brochów, employed by the State in the Parish of Brochów, District of Białobież, Department of Warsaw, appeared one Nicholas Chopin, father, age forty years, inhabitant of the town of Zelazowa Wola, Who showed me a child of the male sex born in his house on the 22nd of February at six o'clock in the evening in the present year, declaring that it was born to him and to Justina Krzyżanowska, his wife, aged twenty-eight years, and that it was his wish to give him two surnames, Frederic-François. Having made this declaration, he showed me the child in the presence of...."
declaration, he showed me the child in the presence of...." (follow the names of two witnesses). In ordinary circumstances this would be considered final evidence. But certain points are to be remembered. First of all, one must not forget that this declaration was made one whole month following the birth of the child. Secondly, it so happens that exactly one week elapses between February 22 and Mardi 22 in ordinary years, making both dates come on the same day. Taking these things into consideration, it is barely possible that the good father made a mistake when he began to count
good father made a mistake when he began to count the weeks. Couple this with the fact that the mother always celebrated her famous son’s birthday on Mardi 1, and it would appear that for once the official records might be wrong. Yet it is also perfectly reasonable to believe that the mother also mixed the dates. The only certainty remains that one of the four dates must be right. THE MAN OF THE DAY The Book of the Day THE DAUGHTER PROBLEM Quebec Home OFFERED TO CANADA Quebec House, at Westerham, in Kent, where General Wolfe spent his boyhood
at Westerham, in Kent, where General Wolfe spent his boyhood and youth, has been offered by the owner, Mrs. J.B. Learmonth, of Montreal, as a permanent residence for the representative in England of the Public Archives of Canada. Mrs. Learmonth has also provided a generous endowment fund for the upkeep of the house, which shall be put to the use indicated. For twenty years, Mr. P.P. Biggar has occupied the position of Chief Archivist for Canada in Europe. With his staff of some ten or a dozen assistants, Mr. Biggar is at work daily at the Public Records Office in
is at work daily at the Public Records Office in London, disposing and copying Canadian records, redrawing old maps, preparing material for the photographer. The records of the War Office and of the Admiralty are likewise diligently searched. The Canadian Archives also maintain a regular staff in Paris, which undertakes much the same kind of work with regard to Lower Canada. It is proposed to appoint four blind shorthand typists to positions in the general typewriting service of London County Council. PARIS TIMES” LETTER BOX Man Spricht Deutsch in Paris, To the Editor of The Paris Times Office in a
To the Editor of The Paris Times Office in a while it seems to me that the press overlooks an item of interest. Would you permit me to serve you as an amateur reporter? For the last few days, I have noticed Paris policemen - a few of them - with arm bands bearing this inscription; "Man Spricht Deutsch," Through taking to one of them, I learned that twenty-five members of the police force of Paris, all proficient in the German language, have been supplied with such bands. They are stationed in various parts of the city for the accommodation
stationed in various parts of the city for the accommodation of visitors from Germany who do not speak French. It seems that this courteous manifestation of the spirit of learning was instituted just after the Locarno treaty was signed. It is of interest to note. Note: Germany has not gone in for the spirit of Learner in this full sense. On a recent trip to Berlin, I failed to see any members of the police force bearing arms. "On parle Français." J.D. "On parle Français." THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT The English Royal Family has always enjoyed a peculiar measure of
English Royal Family has always enjoyed a peculiar measure of popularity in the hearts of the people, that warm affection felt by a nation for its rulers because of common sympathies and misunderstandings. All branches of the Royal Family enjoy this particular degree of affection; especially when this be noted whenever the name of Connaught is mentioned. Immediately one thinks of the popular Princess “Pat,” and the gallant exploits of the famous corps of light infantry that bears her name, or of Prince and Princess Arthur, who did so much during their stay in South Africa to consolidate the ideals
during their stay in South Africa to consolidate the ideals of union. Less frequently nowadays does one read of the activities of the aged Duke of Connaught, who is now spending the evening of an abundantly useful life in well-earned retirement. For several years now he has made it his habit to winter on the Riviera, where he is presently enjoying the warmth of the sunshine and the delights of tournament tennis, of which he is a great devotee. He still follows the game, of which he was more than an average exponent in his younger days, with the keenness
an average exponent in his younger days, with the keenness of an expert. He has a great admiration for the redoubtable Miss Lenglen, whom he never misses an opportunity to see, and he is especially enthusiastic in his praise of Miss Helen Wills, whom he regards as the ideal American college girl. He motors each day to the tournaments from Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, where he has his villa. As brother of King Edward VII, the Duke frequently acted for the Sovereign at public functions and on State occasions both at home and abroad. As uncle of King George, he also acts as
abroad. As uncle of King George, he also acts as the Royal representative from time to time, particularly if the event is of a military character. His military distinctions and ranks are sufficient indication of his ability as a soldier. In addition to being a Field Marshal of the British Army, and Personal A.D.C. to the King, he is Colonel-in-Chief of the Rifle Brigade, the Volunteer Force, the Highland Light Infantry, the Royal Dublin Fusiliers, the Royal Army Medical Corps, the Supply and Transport Corps of the Indian Army, the New Zealand Rifle Brigade, Colonel of the Grenadier Guards and
New Zealand Rifle Brigade, Colonel of the Grenadier Guards and Royal Army Service Corps. The Duke is always a prominent figure at Court, being Master of Trinity House. His active service in the field includes the Fenian Raid in Canada in 1870, and the Egyptian campaign of 1882. Amongst his official appointments may be mentioned Commander-in-Chief in Bombay from 1886 to 1890, a similar post in Ireland and the Mediterranean, and last but by no means least his period of service from 1911 to 1916 as Governor General and Commander-in-Chief in Canada. A number of other positions which the Duke
in Canada. A number of other positions which the Duke of Connaught occupies include Grand Master of the Freemasons of England, President of the Royal Colonial Institute and Grand Prior of St. John of Jerusalem in England. He celebrates his eighty-sixth birthday in May. ROTARY Cornes of Age The twenty-first anniversary of the formation of the first Rotary Club will be celebrated during the whole of this week in all the thirty-two countries in which Rotary clubs are now established. The number of clubs in the world is now 2,208. Comprised in these movements are 113,000 classified business and professional
Comprised in these movements are 113,000 classified business and professional men. MOTHS, BUTTERFLIES, AND BATS. By Jessica W. Cosgrave. (George H. Doran Company. New York. $1.50.) As the head of a successful school for girls and the mother of a daughter now grown to maturity, Mrs. Cosgrave can speak with authority on this subject. Her pages show that, in addition to this long and varied practical experience, she has kept abreast of the rapid developments of modern psychology and can use the sanctions of science as background for her conclusions and convictions. But her discussions of the problems of the
and convictions. But her discussions of the problems of the modern mother and up-to-date daughter are of particular value to parents in general, because they are so entirely practical. The scientific sanction is there, but it is in the background and it is translated into workaday form. Here is one of the conclusions to which she comes and on which she lays emphasis in several connections: "I am sure that we shall have to simplify the lives of our children deliberately... The material and mechanical environment with which we are surrounded has speeded up our whole lives until, unless we