Evening Star Newspaper, April 27, 1924, Page 17

THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, APRII 27, 1924—PART T. 17 Cuban Ambassador Foresees New b e — Reciprocity Agreement With U. S. PLANS PRIZE ESSAY CONTEST FOR WOMEN Overseas Service Leagn‘e Announces Subject, “Why Young Men Should Attend Military Camp.” Dr.Cosmedela Torriente Pleads for Closer Commer- cial Relations Between Two Nations—Makes Address at Chamber of Commerce Banquet. For the best essays submitted by woung women on the subject, “Why & Young Man I Know Should Attend a Citizens Military Training Camp,” the Women's Overseas Service League announces four state prizes, to be offered to winners in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginta and rennsylvanta. This is in addition to to be awarded by the league contestants throughout the United States. S Fach state prize will consist of a D _to Baltimore, Camp Meade t Monros passing through ington. trip will be <haperoned b; Women's Overseas ccording to offi headquarters S. A Satisfaction First Since 1859 {INGSPAL 810-818 Seventh Street Quality! Style! Economy! $15.00 and $16.50$ Sport Coats 10 A plea for closey commercial rela- tions between the United States and Cuba was made by Dr. Cosme de la Torriente, Cuban ambassador, in an address at & banqquet celebrating the inauguration of the Cuban Chamber of Commerce In New York City last week. Referring to the treaty of reciproc- ity between this country and Cuba, the Cuban envoy forecast a modifi- cation of the treaty at some future date and urged that in the consider- ation of changes, that careful scru- tiny be given to the interlinking of interests of the two countries. “When the protection of American agriculture and industry is dis- cussed,” he said, “it should be re- membered that the surest way of pro- tecting them is by maintaining great foreign markets for their products, and there is no better market for produced at lower prices in coun- tries where In general costs of pro- duction are much lower than in Cuba and the United States on account of inferior wages and of other factors to which we need not refer. And as we should aim to pay good salaries to our laborers, we are obliged to /protect our respective Industries and agriculture against such competition. “Should good judgment prevail in the negotiations which some day will no doubt be carried on for the im- provement of tife present reciprocity treaty, and should the business men of the United States and of Cuba make themselves heard, it is certain that the two nations would derive great benefit therefrom.” Commerce Figures Cited. The Cuban ambassador, in citing figures in connection with the com- merce hetween the United States and Cuba, declared that in 1923, Cuba ex ported $336,640,000 in various prod- ucts, principally raw sugar, ores and fruits, while the imports reached a The Garment Headliner Guaranteed Hair For Monday, at Nets, 39¢ Dozen Perfect quality, single and double mesh. In the natural shades. Sc Snap Fasteners, white and black, 2 cards for Sc. 10c _Champion Sewing Ekonomy + Kolumn Seconds of $1.00 Window Shades, 59¢ Heavy Oil Opaque Shades, in When milady fares forth in the uncertain spring weather, the light-weight sport coat is a positive neces- sity—and throughout the whole summer its usefulness will be many, many times appreciated. \ These come in soft, serviceable polaire—plain shades, a, s sidance of ar or from headquarters 3rd Corps Area.” An additi a solid lued at furniture subr state has offered & the best essay e Distri I or the officer in Military Traini building, formation reg 1-st may be A wreath frozen in a block of lee was sent by women in Austral Le placed on the Cenotaph in 1 | them than Cuba, provided, ducts, principally of our sugar, stroy its principal competitor, ne sugar industry of Cuba. those require Cuban and industries merit which protection, ter *ts of Cuba from s that in- stead of having to overcome difficul- ties for the importation of our pro- reasonable tariff, which while favor- ing the maintenance of the American . does not tend tg the “And when changes in Cuba’s tar- iff are under consideration, we should bear in mind the convenience and the necesity not only of protecting may but also of offering a greater degree of protection to such produets of the United States as are likely to encoun- severe competition in the mar- i 1 total of $180,231,000, largely of foods and other manufactured articles. explained this big trade 1 dating a importation: dating a the merc able to h nts of Cuba had been un- during_the crisis in the years 1921 and 1922, required a sharp curtailing of buying. He pointed out that the investment of $1,250 000,000 by United States interest: necessitating the exportation of large sums in interest and dividends, re- quired a favorable trade balance. In 1923 Cuba ranked second in the imports of the United States and sixth in the exports of some eighty odd count out Gifts of Jewelr_y for HE First Great Milestone of Life—Graduation. And on this occasion the selection of the right Gift is all-important. Let us suggest the Gift of in- trinsic worth, a well-selected Watch, a piece of Jewelry or a fine Diamond. Such a gift will be a reminder and inspiration all through life. We have made special preparations for Graduation Time, and invite your inspection of a host of suitable gift-ideas, every one of which is backed by “our reputation as reliable jewelers and diamond merchants with a record of thirty-two years at the same address. 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A Purchase of Outstanding Interest— 600 NEW TRIMMED HATS Creations as new as the dawn of May itseli— a purchase and sale of quality milline among the best King’s value giving. that ranks Palace achievements in Styles of distinguished origin, developed in fine qualities of leghorn, Canton crepe, azure hair braid and milan hemp. flower hats, Pokes, chic cloches—modes mushrooms, summery of inimitable charm for both maid and matron. Practically every type and every size any woman could desire. Flower-laden, cluster-trimmed, ribbon-trimmed, poppy-trimmed, feather-trimmed. Black, white and : all colors, New Purchase 500 $2.00, broidered designs, silk sashes, silk ribbons and silk puggarees. Purchase of 50c and 75¢ Embroidered Bands, 25¢ yd. 750 yards of these all-popular band trimmings that add the finishing touch of color and smartness to the new wash garments. White and ecru, embroidered in Japanese and other novefty de- signs of all colors. 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Worth $5.00 and $6.00 95 $2.50 and $3.00 Sport Hats Pokes and mushrooms of every size and type—of milan hemp and basket straw—trimmed with patent leather bands, em- Black, white, all colors and combinations. 55 $1.49 —First Floor, King's Palace. 58cFlock Dot Voile Fresh, New, Dainty— Every Yard Perfect 48c Yard The filmy wash material that will reign iy fashion circles throughout the summer. Comes in brown, navy, old rose, helio, copen and black, showing dots of assorted s groupings. Jiffy Made Blouses, 75¢ The blouse pattern consists of 40 inches of 40-inch voile. Soft, filmy, firm quality, in black, helio, blue, tan and gray. Save 10c on every yard tomorrow. tan, yellow, jade, gray, red, and 50c Tissue Gingham 39¢ Yard Admirable quality, in as- sorted fast-color checks of green, helio, black, blue, red and tan. Yard-Wide Dress Linen Pure linen weave in the favored colors. oughly shrunk. Henna, old rose, gray, copen, nelio, pink, tan, green and white. Yard..... 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