Evening Star Newspaper, January 31, 1921, Page 6

THE EVENING STAR, With Sunday Morning Edition. WASHINGTON, D. C. MONDAY......January 381, 1921 THEODORE W. NOYES. .. .Editor The Evening Star Newspaper Company Businss Office. 11th St. and Penneylvania Av o Yew X Tribune Building. First National Bank Building. 3 Regent St., London, England. Chicago Office European Otfie The Evening Star, with the Sunday morning edition, s delivered by carriers within the city at 60 ily only, 45 cents per day only, 20 cents per month. Or- be sent Ly mail, or telephone Main 5000. Collection is made by carriers at the «eud of each month. Rate by Mail—Payable in Advance. Maryland and Virginis. Daily and Sunday..1¥ Daily only .. , Sunday only 3 All Other States. Daily and Sund: Taily only . Sunday only . Woodrow Wilson, Author. A book by Mr. Wilson on the sub- Ject of the Paris peace negotiations is promised. The promise will be re- ceived with pleasure at home here and abroad. In fact, it has been ex- pected. His part in the peace con- ference was important, and his knowl- edge is intimate of all that entered into the business there. This. cou- pled with his reputation as a writer, will give to his performance a wide interest. Pretty well throughout the reading world, indeed, will be a de- sire to peruse an account of §0 mo- mentous a confabulation by one who contributed so much to it Mr. Lansing, it is also announced. will soon publish a volume on the same subject. That, too, will be wide- 1y read, and with great interest—with the greater interest because of the fact that he and Mr. Wilson did not agree throughout as to the work of the conference, and of the popular belief that the difference led in the end to Mr. Lansing's retirement from the cabinet. Shall we not hear in time, and .soon, from Col. House on this mat- ter? His part at Paris, and before, was conspicuous and considerable; and he is said to wield a vigorous pen. There was some difference between him and Mr. Wilson on certain fea- tures of the negotiations, and in the end they parted company. So that a book by Col. House giving his ver- sion of the transactions would appro- priately accompany Mr. Wilson’s book and Mr. Lansing’s. In time a library will issue from and about the greatest war to date, and all that entered into its begin- ning, its conduct, and its end; and to that library every leader in the strug- gle should contribute something out of his store of inside information. r———— McKinley. The tributes paid this year to the character and public service of Wil- liam McKinley are as timely as sin- cere. He was a rare man. He took supreme command in circumstances calling for clear-headedness, broad purposes, and unifying influences. He possessed those qualities, brought them to bear on a troubled situation, and confidence and prosperity were restored to the country. The second Cleveland administra- tion had failel. Business was in a state of extreme depression. Soup houses were doing a rushing business. The number of unemployed was ap- pallingly large. Both parties had di- vided in the presidential campaign. Some very strong democrats had sup- ported McKinley, and some equally strong republicans had supported Bryan. This was what faced the victor ‘when he entered the White House March 4, 1897. He tackled his task promptly and resolutely, but withoyt flourish or overmuch proclamation. He called Congress in special session and had the tariff revised on clear protection lines. He carried himself in conciliatory spirit toward those re- publicans who had opposed his eleva- tion to the presidency, and won many of them back to the party. As a result, business soon began o look up. Soup houses closed their doors. The unemployed secured em- ployment. Party factionism in the main disappeared. America became herself again, and her chief magis- trate the most powerful and best be- loved man within her borders, if not in the world. What one capable Ohio man strong in the country’s confidence did, can- not another do? S — Bergdol!l evidently spent a large amount of money draft dodging that ought to have been invested in lib- erty bonds. * 8o far Germany’s attitude toward indemnity has been that of an inter- ested but not entirely approving audi- ence. # Railroad workers are not at all con- fident that the proposed pay roll re- visions will run according to schedule. l Bond Burnings. Dean Johnson of New York Uni- versity School of Commerce and Finance proposes that the owners of liberty bonds make a bonfire of their wecurities as a sacrifice on the altar of cconomic readjustment. He sets forth that inasmuch as these bonds are merely a liability of the govern- ment, which is but an association of the people, everybody shares in the liability and the uni 1 destruction of the honds would leave nobody loser. “It all would agree to forget about the final payment,” he says, “there would be a great saving in wear and tear from taxes.” During the war there were several of these “bond bonfires” in England. The government was in stress and the patriotic fervor seized the people of some communities and caused them 10 sacrifice thelr securities. As a mat- ter of fact, save for the interest pay- ments, these burnings did not relfeve the government in its fmmediate diffi- culty. The net gain in the end will have been oniy a very small fraction of the total cost of the war. It would be difficuit to persuade any large number of people to con- a those doing so would be losers, to no good effect. The government could not remit in its interest-saving pro- visions, having no knowledge of the number of securities thus destroyed. Unless formally notified of the de- struction it would have to draw checks for interest on registered bonds and set aside cash for the meeting of coupons to the full amount of the issue, and to provide those funds would call for taxes. Some people have been foolish about their bonds. They have used them undoubtedly for indulgence in luxu- ries, borrowing money on them as se- curity to buy, perhaps, motor cars and other indulgences, and in some cases selling them outright to get cash for the same purpose. But that was merely the squandering of their savings. It may have contributed, as Dean Johnson suggests, somewhat to the extravagance of buying that was rife in this country during 1919 and 1920, but probably there would have been practically just as much foolish and unnecessary buying if there had been no war bond issues. Bond bonfires will not flame high in this country. Here and there a few people may in a mistaken notion of helping the government destroy their securities, but the great majority will sensibly and properly hold on to them. Such fires as occur, if any, will not lighten in any degree the tax burden now resting on the people. The Penalty of War Madness. If any nation in the future be- comes afflicted with war madness and considers running amuck in the world, let it pause long enough to contem- plate Germany and the penalty it is called upon to pay. The effect is bound to be salutary. Reparations terms as agreed upon by the allies place the German people in bondage for almost half a century. They must toil and sweat to create a surplus for the partial replacement of that which they wantonly destroyed. The burden is a heavy and discourag- ing one, but no impartial judgment holds that it is heavier than Germany deserves to suffer. The only room for questioning is as to whether it is heavier than Germany can discharge. The sum total of reparation was not fixed without careful consideration of Germany's resources, and though a great protesting outcry to the con- trary is bound to come from Berlin, it is a fair assumption that the load is not greater than can be borne. Putting aside the tax on exports, which is likely to be found more of a tax on the rest of the world than upon Germany, the annual payments provided aggregate approximately fifty- six billion dollars, strung over a period of forty-two years. Taking the popu- lation of Germany at sixty millions, this is equal to an average annual pay- ment per capita of about $22. That does not seem like an impossible bur- den, however unpleasant it may be. Road Dangers at Night. Another life has been taken on one of the roads near Washington. A child three years old, walking with her mother on the Rockville pike, was struck by a motor which, it is stated, was passing a truck, the driver being blinded by the truck’s bright lights, S0 that he could not see the pedes- trians. This is precisely similar to the accident on the Baltimore road the other night, in which, however, no fatalities occurred. In both cases darkness along the road was a factor. In both cases the dazzling lights of the truck caused temporary blindness. And probably in both cases there was more speed than was safe, leaving no margin of security for any persons 'who happened to be passing afoot. The rule against dazzling head- lights should be more strictly en- forced. But while waiting for such action all motorists should take strict- Iy to heart the possibility of hitting pedestrians on the roadside when they swerve out to pass other vehicles. The roads are not for vehicles only. As long as there are no established footways the people must walk along ay. The Maryland state au- thorities have jurdisdiction over both the cases recently recorded. It is plain that the road lighting is inadequate and that the roads are deficient in {footpaths and, finally, that some motor- ists are not careful enough in passing other vehicles at night. ———— When the spring poets begin to wake up and write about the “deli- cate intoxication of the wild flowers’ perfume” they may as well prepare to make their explanations to Mr. Kramer. ——————————— No American ambassador can com- plain that a London residence which has met with the approval of J. P. Morgan is inadequate in any respect for the most eminent and exacting diplomat. ——————————— Work is being resumed in Detroft's motor factories. The world will find satisfaction in noting that Henry Ford {does not permit politics to interfere with his regular business. ——————————— | It 1s not itmprobable that Bergdoll { will eventually become as homesick as Alex. Bergman and Emma Gold- { man now find themselves. Another Red Offensive. | A dispatch from Constantinople |states without qualification that at a | conference just held at Moscow secret instructions were given by Trotsky, the soviet war minister, to army lead- ers in regard to the “next Russian | bolshevik offensive.” In this connec- jtion it is stated that the bolsheviki | have fifty-two divisions of -infantry {and twenty of cavalry along the Polish and Rumanian frents, and that the soviet government has established six army headquarters, lecated at Baku, Kazan, Rostov, Mescow, Perm and Omsk. Net long ago a report came from Paris to the effect fhat the Pelish army was being reorganized with the idea of a resumption of hostflities in Ilho spring. and that preparations had | been made for a considerable opera- i tion. It was suggested that this would be of an offensive natnre, It may, however, have besn a plan for & do- l 5 THE a known purpose at Moscow to move aggressively. ‘With the disappearance of the ‘Wrangel organisation in the Crimea the soviet government will be able, if war is resumed, to concentrate on the western front against Poland and Rumania. Evidently treaties are of no moment. The bolshevik purpose to dominate as far westward as possible is regardless of agreements or boun- daries. Violation of the compact is apparently considered at Moscow as a virtue. Renewal of war would be a shock- ing disaster. But perhaps only through such a further drain upon the resources of Russia will the re- action come, putting an end to the tyrannical abnormality that is now seated at the capital. The Russian people themselves must cure this con- dition. And maybe the sooner the sacrifice of them to carry out the fa- natic theories of Lenin and Trotsky and their coadjutors in bolshevism is renewed the sooner they will turn upon théir new autocrats and destroy them. ———— New York and Daylight Saving. ‘When the New York state daylight- saving law expired at the end of Oc- tober it was the prayer of most peo- ple outside of that state and of many within it that the system would not be renewed. For the New York law had compelled the adoption of the “potato time™ in other cities, for busi- ness and financial reasons. Chicago, for instance, had to follow the New York schedule or be two hours behind the stock markets and banks instead of the one hour prescribed by the offi- cial standard time. This was too much of a handicap for the western city, and it adopted daylight-saving on its own account, and threw its re- lations with the surrounding country all out of gear. Now it is announced from Albany that a determined effort will be made to pass another daylight-saving law, becoming effective April 30 instead of March 31, and running to September 30 instead of October 31. On the other hand, five bills repealing the present daylight-saving law are pend- ing. A lively fight is likely to occur on these counter propositions. As before, the agricultural interests are decidedly against the change of time, ‘while the urban interests are strongly in favor of it. Those favoring it are hopeful to gain the longer daylight after ordinary working hours have ended in order to indulge in sports and garden culture. The farmers feel that their own welfare is more prac- tically affected and are putting their case positively before the legislators in favor of repeal. When the nation went on a day- light-saving basis through congres- sional enactment, the situation was much easier of adjustment. There were no state differences and the standard time was uniform in winter and in summer, with no boundaries except those established for the essen- tial time zones. State laws, however, make trouble, and as long as there is no universal daylight-saving sys- tem the general hope will be that no state will undertake to set up an in- dependent time basis that will throw other communities into confusion. 1 Future historians will scarcely have the patience to go through all the ledgers now mentioned as possibly containing data of interest. l Col. Bryan agrees with Gov. Cox to the extent of believing that the democratic party presents a field for a good reorganizer. Immigration and the tariff p 1 i l hopeful topics when it is deemed de- sirable to shift the subject of conyer- sation from the league of nations. fi Visitors on: the Fourth of March will view the pension office with in- terest as the building in which the inaugural ball used to be held. l SHOOTING STARS. BY PHILANDER JOHNSON. January. Beyond the mist of pearly gray A glimpse of sky so blue, A gentle whisper of the May In accents airy. A little bud that hurries through, Impatient of delay, To grace the sky that smiles anew— That’s January. A quail that wanders bold in view, A crow in black display, Seeking the bounty that seems due, Alert and wary— A mild and topsy-turvy day— Just then the north wind blew, And thick the snow drifts round us lay— That's January. Barring the Bard. “Why don’t you put on a good Shakespearean play?” ‘“Because,” replied Mr. Stormington Barnes, “people who don’t appreciate Shakespeare wouldn't go to see it; and people who do appreciate Shake- speare for some reason fail to care very much for my acting.” Jud Tunkins eays as e lounge lizard grows older, he gets an appetite like an alligater and lookin’. isn‘'t any better Appearances, At home and on the links. ‘We learn of how a great man leoks Instead of what he thinks. Agricultural Enterprise, ‘““Fhe instructions 1 got from our congressman on how ¢o make & fxrm pay,” remarked Farmer Carntosssi, “ave kind o' disappointin’,” “They give a great deal ef Informa. tion about agrinulture,” ““Yes, but what I want (s sams pe. liable advics ahout how to twyn the old place inte a veal estate subdi. visien.” Twico Guitty, “Did the traffic eop arvest yeaf” “Twice,” replied Mr, Ohugsins. “When I couldn’t step he arvested me fer speeding and when I finally stop- ped and oouldn'’t stust he-ssvested-wms «ign their honds to he- flamen, and {fensiyp campaisn formed in -view efifer hecking fsafisr n Men’s Suits $26f50 | Any Man’s Suit in the house at this price. It might interest you to know that twice this season—we sold out completely in our men’s clothing shop. Women’s Gloves Fine capeskins, in tans, browns $ .95 and grays. Sizes 514 to T%. Men’s Overcoats Only 24 in the lot, but $25.00 everyone worth double. Men’s Suspenders 45¢ Men's Union Suits We have sold $1.35 these for (3 Suits for $4.00) $3.00 We have sold $2.65 these for $5.00 (3 Suits for $7.50) Prices, to $6.00. $4.35 $7.50 to $12.00. 4 (3 Suits for $13.00) Regular 75¢ grade Shirley’s Presidents make. Former EVENING STAR, MUNDXY, JANUARY I92L Men’s New Garters 50c Men’s Pajamas $2.00 (2 for $3.90) A new style garter that we want yoa to try a week and re- turn for your money it not satisfactory. In plain colors and stripes. Women’s Sweaters $3.95 Men’s Gloves $2.95 All-wool, tie-back and Tuxedo styles in jade, black, brown and navy. Not all sizes. Hays’ make capeskins in cor- dovan and tan. MEN'’S SHIRTS These are our own labeled shirts, such as we have sold for $2.50 to $3.50. All guaran- teed. Men’s Neckwear silk. In plain eolors and striped effects. Men’s Hose Fine quality, in black and cordo- van. All sizes. C (6 pr. for $1.35) Come Inand Get Acquainted With THE STOR WITH A SMILE” Here Are Some Men’s Neckwear 50¢c Middies A great assort- ment in many col- orings. years. All white and white with colored collars and cuffs. Were sold at $2.50 to $4.00. Women’s Woolen Hose $1.39 We have sold these for $2.50 to $3.50. All colors —not all sizes. Men’s Woolen Socks Mediu;n weight ribbed, in heather 65 c 1.35 mixtures. All sizes. (3 for $4.00) Men’s Caps $1.85 Just landed a “snap” and you get the benefit. Children’s Sport Hose Rofl tops in silk and m e r cerized heather (3 pr. fer $1.75) mixtures and mercer- ized plain colors. — Former Pri $1.75. C (2 Garments for $1.75) F P:ir:: $1'65 $3.25 to $4.00. $5.00. Inducements for You! Dress Suit Cases Hamfi»ags Yo of the Original Price Women’s Tailored Hats All that are left 53.65 of our winter stock go on sale at— Men’s Patent Leather Dancing Oxfords Light weight, but po ssessing good wearing qualities. $8.75 Men’s Shoes e $7’2 s Men’s Underwear vicl kid and cordo- van high shoes. (2 Garments for $3.00) 52.55 (2 Garments for $5.00) Former Price, EYER’S SHOPS 1331 F Street -