Evening Star Newspaper, June 18, 1921, Page 4

» ering the street railway question to THE EVENING STAR, With Sundsy Morning Bdition, WASEINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY.......June 18, 1921 THEODORE W. NOYES....Editor The Evening Star Newspaper Company Business Office, 11th St. and Pennsylvania Ave, New York Office: 150 Nasean St. Cieage Ofice: First National Bank Bulldieg. Buropeaa office: 3 Regent St., London, England. The Evening Star, with the Sunday morning edition, is delivered by carriers within the city @0 cents per month; daily only, 45 cents per. 8000, €54 of each month. Rate by Mail—Payable in Advance. s Maryland and Virginia. d Sunday..1yr., $8.40; Baly oy 1 Tr 800 Bunday only. s $2. 85¢ Dall A $7.00; 1 mo., 60¢ Dally and Sunday.1yr., $10.00; 1 mo., only. 1yr, $1.00 Bunday only. 1yr., $3.00; 1 mo., 250 T Congress and the Rates. Tt is proposed by members of the subcommittee of the House District committee recently engaged in consid- repeal the puhlic utilities act and re- enact the laws in effect at the time of its passage, which would restore a fivecent fare. It is also the purpose to follow the bill already introduced to that effect with another bill estab- lishing a separate public utilities com- mission. If Congress wishes to take over, &s the District's legislature, the gesponsi- bility of fixing street car fares and other public utility rates it has but to pass the bill which has just been in- troduced by Representative Hammer and abolish the utilities commission. But if it wishes to relegate the power of ratefixing and regulation-meking to a separate commission, distinct from the board of District Commis- slopers, it should pass a bill not in the form merely of e repeal, but as an amendment to the public utilities act. There is danger that a repeal might be voted without the affirmative crea- tive legislation required to establish a separate utilities commission. So the question should be very carefully considered now whether Congress ‘wishes to continue the practice of utili- ties regulation and rate-fixing through a commission or prefers to take over this detail of District legislation and government itseif. If a utilities commission is to be created separate from the board of District Commissioners and is to have the power of ratefixing there is no occasion whatever to begin by arbi- tarily establishing a fivecent fare by act of Congress. If Congress is to retain the power of rate-fixing there is but little need of a utilities commis- sion, the chief function of which lies in the field of rate regulation. ‘The utilities commission has con- sclentiously and thoroughly considered the street railway problem and has found that rejection by the public of the zone system of fares and the taxa- tion inequitably of the gross instead of the net earnings of the companies left no alternative but an increase of fares. It has decided that the fares should be uniform on the two systems, for the establishment of a lower fare on one would lead to congested and poor service on that line and to a great loss of business on the other on com- petitive urban routes with no propor- tionate reduction of cost and a conse- quent aggravation of the evil to be remedied. i} As soon as one analyzes the proposi- tion of differentiating the fares to be charged by the two companies one dis- covers that the equitable differentia- tion is not between the two systems as separate units but between the fares to be charged for the long haul and the short haul on both roads. The two companies have sections of parallel elty track that are intensely competi- tive. The fare should obviously be the same on these urban lines of both roads. The Capital Traction has one practically non-competitive suburban line. The Washington Railway and Electric has many such suburban non- competitive now-unprofitable lines. The utilities commission might without in- Justice fix a different rate of fare for the suburban long-haul and the urban short haul, applying this differential to both railway companies; and since these suburban lines are not competi- tive, they might without injustice or public injury differ in rates of fare among themselves. But these differentials will be justl- fled only by the equities which underlie the zone system and will suggest that system, which the community on grounds of public policy has rejected. ‘The utilities commission, accepting the rejection of the zone system as : final, has urged readjustments of taxa- + will tend to correct the inequities that ‘ result from applying a flatrate sys- tion equitable in themselves, which tem to every railway line in the Dis- trict, trunk line or subsidiary, urban or suburban, carrying long haul or short hau] passengers, profitable or un~ profitable when considered as a sep- arate unit. The District needs better sireet railway service. It wants a lower rate of fare than is now charged. It hopes for a solution of the problem speedily. But it asks wisely constructive, not destructive legislation. It does not ‘want the Public Utilities Commission, ‘which Congress wisely created as its agent, and which has labored conscien- tiously in the public interest, to be discredited and destroyed. It dpes not want the Washingtonians who econ- stitute any local corporation to be forced into bankruptcy, without really being bankrupt, by eny of the recog- nized modern railroadwrecking de- vices. A reconstruction4time administration has no less right to demand a united spirit of support than & war-time ad- ministration. ‘The special report by cable of Gen. ‘Wood and Mr. Forbes on financial cen- ditions in tha Philippines is far from assuring in the matter of early inde- pendence for the archipelago. Let it be admitted that financial con- ditions throughout the world ars at ‘present in a most threatening and un- saisfactory state; that some of the old- st and strongest nations are in the squeeze the war has produced; that it is going to take a herculean effort for any of them to shake free of existing embarrassments. . Still, the fact remains that, at such a time and with such world conditions, the setting up of an indgpendent gov- ernment in the orient on a basis prac- tically unknown in that quarter of the globe would be a risky performance, to say the least of it. Such a government | would have to be sponsored by ‘the United States; and how could we safely sponsor & government in the hands of amateurs who in a brief semi-tryout have registered so conspicuous a fail- ure? This special report does not, of course, close the case. Gen. Wood and Mr. Forbes will continue the investi- gation with which they are charged. They are touring the islands, adgress- 200| ing public meetings and listening to addresses on the subject of the Philip- pines, and when they return, several months hence, will be prepared to lay before the President the sum of their labors. In dispatching these two competent men to a scene of so much importance to us the President took a step certain to be fully justified. The Shipping Board. At last the Shipping Board is organ- ized, and ready to function. There is no criticism or reproach in the “at last.”” The President was justi- fled in taking time to find the men he thought the business called for, and the men he appealed to were justified in taking time to appraise his appeal. Those who declined gave good rea- sons. Their private affairs were such they could not accept. Acceptance, as they knew, would require neglect of private for public affairs. For this reason those who accepted and are now in office are entitled to the more credit. They have sacrificed something to serve the public. What they have undertaken they well un- derstand will tax all their energies and require constant attention. ‘The new board takes hold in cir- cumstances that will try their souls and their patience. Shipping every- where is depressed. Business every- where, although we are two years and a half away from the war, is still dis- located, and in some countres in great confusion. In our own country here it is in a nervous and dispirited state. Still, discouraging as the situation is here and everywhere, the board must have a program and carry it out. When business revives—ang it is cer- tain to revive—the United States must be ready to do her share of it, and in a way to show full preparedness to im- prove the best opportunities the future may offer. The Lure of Congress. Harry S. New and Albert J. Bev- eridge contesting for the republican nomination to the seat in the Senate now occupied by the former should “make snakes” in Indiana next year. They are popular men and accomplish- ed politicians. In his two terms in the Senate Mr. Beveridge made repu- tation, while in his first term Mr. New has become one of the leaders of that body. Both are young as pol- iticians are reckoned. ‘The case of Mr. Beveridge is in point as showing how strong the lure of the Senate is on those who know its atmos- phere and have tested the opportunity it offers men of capacity and ambition for performing public service. For nearly a decade he has been in private life; and now when the desire seizes bim to re-enter public life he turns his eyes to the Senate again. Capitol Hill is shedding its rays far and near these days. Many strong men throughout the country are feeling an urge for congressional service. They ‘want to get into the game while the play is high and exciting. Many new and some very big questions are up or coming up, and fame awaits those who in position to help decide them show aptitude for the work. For the same reason those now in congressional commission want to stay ‘where they are. Public life offers so much in the way of exercise and ex- citement, and will continue to do so ‘while the new order produced by the war is taking shape, they are eager to continue as Uncle Sam’s faithful and obedient servants. —_———— His statement that it is his life's dream to make the acquaintance of the United States is an evidence of the interest and regard aroused in the mind of Lloyd George by the dis- tinguished American citizens it has been his privilege to meet in Europe. ————— A Harvard student has received $250 and a bronze medal for en essay on “The Physiology of Novocaine.” It sounds as if it ought to be worth more. ——— e —— e A speaker occasionally has to ex- plain that his heart is in the right place even if his epithets are not. Practical economy is eas hard a science to master as political economy. —— et The Half-Holiday Ruling. President Harding, after consulta- tlon with the cabinet, rules that the language of the statute making Sat- urday afternoon a legal holiday in the District “for all purposes™ is not suf- ficiently clear to justify him in order- ing the closing of all government de- partments in Washington at noon on Saturday throughout the year. Con- sequently the request of the clerks for application of the act during twelve instead of three months is de- nied, and they are called upon to “give full time and the best of efforts to re- store our activities to their normal ways.” It would be, as the President says, a very simple matter for Congress to make such an expression of the “year round” construction of the law if that i9 its desire. Indeed, it would be bet- ter if this matter were definitely set- tled by some specific ensctment. If Congress does not mean that the statute shall apply to all the depart- to the meaning of the urday half holiday, throughout the year “for all purposes” in the District of Columbia means twelve months in- stead of three as to the departments, it should explicitly so provide in an interpretive expression. The departmental forces will accept the decision cheerfully and in a spirit of loyal compliance. There has been, indeed, no disposition to press this point sharply, although the disparity between the statute and the fact has been plainly evident. The government does, as the President says, deal gen- erously with its employes in some re- spects. It is not generous in the mat- ter of pay, however, the public service Scale running materially lower than| the scales in the industries and busi-| ness employments. This question of jthe half holiday is not a matter of generosity, but is merely a question of law. If the law is not what it seems to be its wording should be changed. The Civic Art of Washington. Designation of Miss Mabel Board- man as chairman of the committee on civic art of the Washington Society of Fine Arts is not only a deserved compliment to one who has uniformly manifested the keensdst interest in the evolution of Washington, but is a] guarantee of earnest, encrgetic en- deavor to advance the development of the capital. During her unfortunately short term-as District Commissioner Miss Boardman showed her concern for the betterment of conditions and the advancement of plans for the at- tainment of the true ideal of capital making. Had she remained in that office, for which she displayed eminent qualifications, she would doubtless have brought her interest to the point of constant official endeavor to correct the lapses and to fill the gaps left by unsystematic public improvements con- ducted on the basis of fluctuating an- nual appropriations. In the course of an interview in The Star yesterday Miss Boardman pointed out certain matters that call for early attention. With these the public is familiar through repeated citatigns and recommendations. The Washington Society of Fine Arts has done well|. to enlist the co-operation and the serv- ices of one who sees so clearly and is capable of indicating so distinctly the | urgent requirements for bringing ‘Washington up to the point of its pos- sible development as the most artistic, the best equipped and the most attrac- tive and comfortable city in the world, which it should assuredly become. No system of government owner- ship of railways has been suggested which does not depend upon the pub- .. lic to finance the operations. The in- terests of the public, whether the sys- tem be government or private owner- ship, depend .largely on whether the management happens to be in an ex-| pensive or an economical frame of mind. Many students of New York's the- atrical situation are more inclined to think seriously of the closed theater than of the “‘actors’ proposed closed shop.” ‘Whether or not emergencies arise which call for men who have had mil- itary training there is no question of its benefit as a part of the individual's education. Japanese statesmanship favors or-{ derly procedure in a manner which shows clear perception of the distinc- tion between normal public sentiment and jingoism. People who criticised Mr. Wilson for using too many* adjectives have yet to be heard from with feference to the literary style of Admiral Sims. ‘Wealthy visitors whom Carpentier. refpsed to see will be permitted to solace themselves by leaving ca: with the ticket taker. ; ‘The French statesman® who desired to know when the ex-kaiser is going to be tried is evidently a man with a single-track mind. SHOOTING STARS. BY PHILANDER JOHNSON. Guleless Glee. A little baby laughed aloud To see the sunshine play; And with him laughed the careless crowd ‘That loitered on its way. The baby’s laugh implied no sneer At manners of mankind; No reference to foibles queer, Nor customs unrefined. 3 No personage could take offense At laughter that arcee By uninstructed innocence In comfort and repose. ©Oh, satirist, your day is done! Would you in safety smile? Be certain that you build your fun On models infantile! —— . Determined Reformers. “You have failed in your efforts to abolish audacious bathing costumes. “Pretty near,” said the seaside sheriff. “There’s only one thing left for us. We get together twice a week end pray for cold weather.” A Modest Attitude. “Your constituents have stood by Yyou for many years.” ‘ “They have,” said Senator Sorghum; “I have heard that republics are un- grateful, but my personal experience is that a generous people is mighty thankful for small favors.” . Observation at the Game. This world will all be bright and gay ‘With none inclined to shirk, ‘When work becomés as much like play As play now looks like work. Easily Settled. “Which do you regard as most im- portant in human happiness, pursuit or possession?" “Pursuit. Any man would rather go fishing than own a fish market.” *“Flattery,” said Uncle Eben, “is de ‘Tmrdés” kind o’ work dar is, when you gits a person 8o used to it dat dey ‘-ll‘!’-_nua_'h-‘m' oftered to him.. Editorial Digest Immigrants on Immigration. Diverse as have been the sentiments of immigrants in this country on the matter of limiting further immigra- tion, there seems to be fairly sub- stantial accord on the manner in which allens should and should not be treat- ed after they settle here. This con- clusion s’ drawn from a_ revelw of editorfal discussion in the foreign language press of the Johnson bill for regulating alieris. The proposed legis- lation deals chiefly with distribution, education. and other “Americanizing” activities. While these features of the bill are discussed editorially in a luke- warm tone which suggests doubt as to its necessity or effectiveness, they are at least regarded as unobjection- able and are not opposed by the for- eln press, are, in fact, even warmly supported 'in some ediforial columns, notably in the Italian Bollettino Della | Sera (New York city, republican). However, the bill goes further, and cohtains a provision requiring aliens resident in this country to appear be- | fore a federal officer for registration, each year that he remains unnatural- ized. "An annual registration fee of $2 | is charged, and a fine of $25 is im-: posed for failure to comply with the} law. This proposal is severely con-| demned in representative papers of all alien groups, and its elimination from the bill is demanded. Tho Italian press is keenly vigilant and is rallying its people to the de- feat of tho measure. The Giornale Ttaliano (New York city, republican) declares its purpose “to point out the real aim” of a proposal designed “to make ithe life of tho immigrant in America unbearable.” . The govern- ment has every right, } Risveglio (Denver. democratic) freely concedes, “to’ guard against foreign reaction- ary clements which threaten the so- cial peace of the country and the stitutions,” but it stability of 'its in has no right to “classify” those who como here, “to count them and tag them like beasts of burde: Corriero Del Connecticut (New aven, republican) ognizes that the governmeont is faced by a stub- born problem, and it grants the “good intentions” of the Johnson proposal. Nevertheless it fears that in practi- cal operation the alien register would becomo a “blacklist” used not to aid immigrants, “but to terrorize and banish them. This apprehension is the key to the foroigners’ opposition to the scheme, which, says tho Hungarian Az Uj Kor (New York city, republican), is “fa- miliar to those of us who hail from Germany and what was Austria- Hungary.” This latest item of the “evidence by which our rulers en- deavor to prove that this is the land of the frce” will, in the opinion of this paper, probably demonstrate that | hey are mistaken who believe that the endurance of the immigrant is limitless.” There seems to be no limit. h Gazette (New York cit can) _concludes, to the hunt” of “dark for aftor aliens. Under the arrangement contemplated in the Johnson bill “the aliens in this would get a sort of which would admit him only te cluss, a class outside of equality. The stigma would go even deeper, thinks the Danish Danske Pioneer (Omaha, republican), since such a regisration s P grants on a level with criminals who o set free on probation.” Indeed he released criminal is more for-| tunately sitaated.” the Norwegian Skandinavien _(Chicago), republican, 2dds, because “the criminal is not re- qufred to pay anything for reporting| to the authorities, while the immi- grant must pay $2 every time he re- ports and $25 when he forgets to re- port,” an arrangement which “most certainly contributes in a high degree to ‘stimulating the loyalty of the im- migrant, which is supposed to be the object of the bill. As most writers interpret the plan, its real aim is, as the German Buffalo Volk-Freund expresses it, to exercise “control over the immigrants and their families” through *“a sort of su- gar-coated police supervision. Un- der this “official observation” will be made to “stoop lower and low. er under the burden of exploitation, the Jewish socialist Die Zeit of New York predicts. The “establishment of a ‘Polizeisystem’ " is frankly the ob- jeot in view, the Ukrainian Narodna Wola (Scranton, Ind.) maintains, and while “government by intimidation™ has never appealed to the Anglo- Saxon civilization, this paper has lit- tle doubt that that object will be at- tained because of apathy and indif- ference on the part of Americans. Granting that “naturally a measure of this character might in certain in- stances seem oppressive,” nevertheless the Norwegian Nordisk Tidende (Brooklyn, republican) considers that jts effect will be “beneficial” because will act as a “spur to citizenship. Since “thousands of immigrants, with- out good reasons, remain here for, vears without becoming naturalize the writer feels that it would be “a good thing” if the irritation caused by compulsory annual registration would cause these negligent aliens “to shake off their indifference and lead them to take the necessary steps to become citizens.” The Probation System for Juveniles In support of the development of higher standards in juvenile court work the Department of Labor cites the marked success of the probation policy, and his issued an extensive re- port on probation in children's courts, Wherefrom tho conclusion is drawn that this sensible course of corrective leniency is more than justified by the gratifying results. In New York, for example, the probation method of dealing with juvenile delinquents costs only one-eighteenth as much as insti- tutional care. But the monetary sav- ing is negligible as compared to the upbuilding, the retrieving, of youthful character, unsmirched by any institu- tional rgcord. B Few adults, at least among men, ‘it they will search their memories, can escape the conclusion that at some time or other in their juvenile days they were candidates for the consid- eration of a juvenile court—undetect- ed, perhaps, but nevertheless offend- ers against the rules that youth must learn to obey. Boyish exuberance of spirit will launch in the guise of ad- venture or simple mischief some proj- ect that does not conform, and it is only to be anticipated that frequently these misdemeanors or pranks, how- ever inspired, draw the ire of the law: Well, it should be a most temperate ire, and there's where the probation system steps in. We have no need for haste .in condemning the youthful criminal, who may not be criminal at all, and whether he is or is not cer- tainly seems worth an_effort to save. ‘The system of juvenile probation re- fuses to admit that evil is rooted deep in the soul of every juvenile who of- fends the law. It prefers to believe that either the weed of error is fig- by wise counsel and firm bu kindly treatment. Perhaps we shall always have institutions for wayward juveniles, but institutions are only for those who have proved beyond doubt their incorrigibility.—Portland Orego- nian (independent republican). Husbhand and wife boss each other, Lad; Qne reason why a chicken crosses the road is that she sees more men over cn the other side—~Columbia (8. C.) Record. ¥ We have a kind of an idea that Mexico will be so acared o the mentary or that it can be plucked oult g half right! | American peace terms that it will reject them.—Springfleld (Ohio) News. Some of the cherries that wers killed by the late frosts have changed their minds.—Chicago News. Chicago - aquarium _ president ‘says looking at a Fo-v of fish soothes the nerves. Not {f the other feilow caught *em.—Chambersburg Publjc Opinion. Admiral Sims has decided that he was misquoted. and he is probably getting ready to admit the noble qualities of the jackass.—Toledo Blade. One swallow does not make mer, but atill no thirsty man in, ‘to pass it on that aceount if it is ~Cincinnat! Enquirer. PERPETUAL . BUILDING ASSOCIATION Pays 6 Per Cent on. sHares maturing in 45 or 83 months. It Pays 4 Per Cent on shares withdrawn be- fdre maturity Assets More Than $7,000,000 Sarplus Nearing $800,000 Comner 11th and E Sts. N.W. JAMES BERRY, President JOSHUA W. CARR, Secretary LITT —Wili co the Painting, Paperhang- |, ing or Upholstering in a manner that will please you. 1325 14th St. 24 Geo. Plitt Co., Inc. rn%"4 THEBRIGHTON Apartment—Hotel Furnished 2123 California Street N.W. WASHINGTON, D. C. is just west of Connecticut Avenue, in Washington Heights, a most exclusive resi- dential section of the Capital. It is near the Mount Pleasant car line and only a fifteen- minute ride from the center of the city, and reaches Union Station without transfer. Cafe American or European Plan By Day, Week or Month Phone North 3496 J. A. WILLSON, Resident Manager " Special TIRES 30x3'%. Snap them up! ' ! CHAS. E. MILLER, Inc. Formerly Miller Bros." Auto Supply Hoase. 812 14th St. 4 Doors North of H St. Big Reduction ON Electric Appliances $13.00 Hot round .. $ 8 ° 5 0 Potot Gri 5'12.00 White Cross ot .. $8.00 $10.00 Electric Irons— WHIRE THEY LAST John C. Rau 524 12th St. N.W. wuare - $8.00 $6.00 : Sumhler es Lar, double room, beauti- %:rnished. for one or two | . summer rate, );;; Single 380 rooms, with baths..$2.50 to $4 | De Luxe Table d'Hote..... Special Table d'Hote. L{’eals. table d’hote or a la car ‘ Rooms without bath.. ..$2 Burlington Hote Vt. Ave.—Main 8980 You’ _ Good Pictures Tomorrow Bring the films to us for developing ‘and printing—to be " sure of the best results. Our assistants are experts— ° they know how to get the best there is in a~ film—and you'll have no _ "disappointments. “Same day” service if you want it. The National (M. Foster's Bhop) One Door From Pa. Ave, Laces and Lace Curtain Cleaning MME. VIBOUD, Inc, Established 1833, 727 11th St. N.W. Oriental Rugs Cleaned, Repaired, Stored Until Wanted It is science to properly and thor- oughly clean and repair Oriental Rugs—our corps of men is the most efficient to be found in any land. Our cold storage for taking care of them, where they'll be ab- solutely free from all harm, is the best. Hekimian 1512 H N.W. Phone Main 2063 AVE the Surface —with good paint well applied. Phone us for estimate. Pre-war prices. Results satisfactory. Interior and Exterijor Work = = FERGUSON, INC. 1%, Painting Departmest, Fh ¥. 33133 - Bmchefi’s Bouquet Coffee | A Flavor of Irresistible Appeal . 250 per pound N. W. Burchell 1325 F St. N.W. * The Pains arid Aches’ of Summer Time ’ Summer sports with unac- customed exercise such as long hikes, rowing, tennis, baseball, etc., make sore muscles and sometimes cause sprains and strains. These pains and aches will be quickly relieved by applying freely Sloan’s Lini- ment, and you will be fitas a fiddle for the next day's work or play. Sloan. Liniment “Clean houses are kept clean with"PREVENTOL:It does not stain the finest fabrics but effectively destroys allinsect-life: R Gouraud’s QOriental Cream Look at This NEW verland Coupe Not;e its ful lines; its trim, smart appearance. It’s the last word in Closed-Car Comfort and Efficiency. Perhaps you have wanted a closed car and possibly YOU, like many others, have refrained from buying because the price seemed high. The price WAS high, due to excessive costs. But things are coming down. This is 1921 —DEFLATION YEAR. Listen to us! At the New Revisgd Prices the Overland Coupe Has Been Reduced Just $425 Is the new price and this new price sure is proving that there is an ever-increasing demand for Compact, Commodious, Ef- ficient Closed Cars—ALL-YEAR-CARS—Cool in Summer— Warm in Winter—]| in Wet Weather. We have on hand right now ONLY A FEW of these Overland Coupes. And the price of $1,000 (£. o. b. Toledo) represents a Clean Reduction of exactly $425 from recent prices. - The new reduced price on the Overland 5.Passenger Sedan is now $1,275 (f. 0. b. Toledo) y For the Professional or Business For t:e W&man of ;:dliure cfi' Busi- Man th has no equal. Pro- ness either Coupe or n will prove tected femfiu&ee elements, he multi- quite the most refined conveyance. ies calls and bri th % 1 More and more women are driving plies BAnC Drnes = ““'Fh” Overland Closed Cars every day. For of outlying districts close within his Calling, Shopping or Business use the reach, saving Time, Money and An- modern woman can now enjoy the noyance. Its efficient utility increases Prince of Closed Cars at an extraor- his usefulness many times over. dinary saving in price. CONVENIENT TERMS - Harper-Overland Co., Inc. 7 1128-30 Connecticut Ave. N.W. ?hone Kranklin 4307 OPEN SUNDAY AND EVENINGS