Evening Star Newspaper, May 11, 1924, Page 12

GERMANY IS LOSING FAITH IN REPUBLIC Election Shows How Little Sup- port Is Left for Present Government. ‘WAR PSYCHOLOGY DOMINANT Voters Still Unable to Get Truth From Newspapers. WY MAXIMILIAN HARDEN. By Radio to Th BERLIN, 10.—The German Tepublic ovember 8, 1915, has lost the great majority of supporters. This was the nificance of last Sunday's elec- tions. A quarter of those eligible to vote did not use the privilege, thus demon- strating their indifference to the re- nublic fate. And of those who voted for parties which profess re- 1 how many really intenance of the republic and are willing to fight for it? C tainly not many. The majority, in prol ian, as in the bourgeois anti-republican. brinciples the parties, i The Communists oise, but will not be dangerou state’s safoty —and the So uld like to clothe the republ » bright red of proletarian politics sts would like to dec- of the it to who, with sixty- regal War Pxychology Rules. War psychology rules a great part ©f the German press. T m of the pupers so r not to tell the tiuth, but ! what the peorle will most readily believe. to t 1etuse to represent the situation this way are pilloried as unpa- iriotic. But no insults against the Writer's patriotism will convert him fnto @ mouthpiece of false propa- Fanda Germany’s parliamentary situation is by no means so cof d country is asked to bel tent with the republic’ ments has driven the voters to the | extreme Left the Left amental munist vote fori partics, both of the Right T all result President » hunger for office itate about asking ake another coalition | with tuinted bourgeoisie. Change on Right. change on the Right cater. The German Nationalists, v ho demanded revision of the Ver- silles treaty, restoration of the 1ionarchy and conscription, now are the largest pa ile the still more i p who did not got thirty-two mpaign—more who have the monarchy- is much foolishness pre- from getting d bombers T.udendorff and representatives nobility on the ballots and the people have not the old faith in generals, counts and junkers. LastEy d against the experts’ re which most Germans realize i<t be accepted in order to get an n. Thus, in a general v that Ludendorfr, the Jie PALAIS ROYAL G & 1Ith Sts. Monday, the Last Day of the Great May * Underprice Sale and the Final Opportunity to Buy a . Rstarexz=mWasHer at #79, %89 and 99 Formerly sold for $152.00 on time payments. Specially Priced real | deputies, will make much stupid | Those who | been | Perplexed by BY A. G. GARDINER. Dy Radio to The Star. LONDON, May 10.—The first act in the continental electoral drama | leaves public opinion doubtful as to the reactions in regard to the Dawes report. The swing to the Right and |Left in Germany has fulfilled ex- pectations, but has perplexed the outlook. ‘The writer’s information leaves lit- tle doubt, however, tha tthe German Nationalists will accept the experts’ report, however grudgingly. The effect of the result of the Ger- man election on the French elections may be unfavorable. No doubt pre- | vails that Premier Poincare will be victorious, but it is not expected here | that it will be of the decisive charac- ber represente:d by the present Cham- ber of Deputics, This does not mean a substantial change in the attitude of France in regard to Germany, but represents dissatisfaction with M. fa are’s methods and discontents relating to the domestic situation. Depends on France. With the declaration of the French results, the stage will be set for ac- tion. The course of events depends on France. So far, M. Poincare has given no hint of vielding on the cru- cial point of the Ruhr occupation. The Dawes report makes restoration of the economic integgity of Germany the keystone of - the reparations cheme, but M. Poincare reiterates intention to remain until the scheme has produced results. This is cuivalent to demanding omelettes | without eggs and, if insisted on, makes the Dawes proposal waste pa- per. Prime Minister MacDanald has de- ll‘larl'd for unqualified acceptance of the scheme with all its consequences. In this he has the support of the | leaders of all parties, inciuding Stan- ley Baldwin, leader of the Conserva- tives. The Rothmere press now has | practically ceased to be an echo to { Poincare.” For the first time since peace was declared, public opinion is solidly Dehind a definite policy and | mititarist, was beaten by Dawes, the cool-headed business man. The new reichstag will not reject the experts’ plan unless the new gov- ernment proves more stupid even than its predecessor | 1f former Chancellor Stresemann's personal ambitions are satisfied his Prople’s party doubtless will coalesce with the Nationalists. | possible a purely bourgeois govern- | ment, with the two-thirds majority required for amending the conmstitu- tion. That is what the people desire, as was indicated by their votes, and it would force the Nationalists to show what they can do besides make wild gestures and utter violent words. They could excuse ac the experts' report by s the Marx government did it. change they could put the National- in government jobs, replacing the t Socialist incumbents. they would regard a_republic managed by themselves more favor- | ably The humor of the situation is that even the extreme Nationalists will | have to take international opinion | into account. For the powers from whom loans and evacuation of oc- cupied territories are asked can de- | cide to which Germany these favors are to be granted, and to which re- fused. i (Copyright. 1924.) ing_that Service and Courtesy Outlook on Expe This will make | In ex- | THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, rts’ Report Election Results First Act in Continental Battle of Ballots Leaves World in Doubt of Future Developments of Situation. all possibility of deflecting the gow- ernment from the line now taken has been removed. The visit of the Belgian ministers to Mr. MacDonald has left the atti- tude of England unchanged. ‘The writer understands that Mr. 0~ ald and M. Poincarc will meet imme- diately the French elections are over, when the question whether Franoe will take common ground iwith the allies or decide on isolated action must become clear. Position of England. In any circumstances, the position of England will be: “The scheme, the whole scheme and nothing but the scheme." A whirlwind campaign is being raised against the MacDonald gow- ernment with regard to removal of protective duties on forelgn motor cars and pianos Motor manufac- turers declare it means ruin for the industry and increase of unemploy- ment, but Philip Snowden, chancellor of the exchequer, stands firm and ro- fuses any delay in operation of the decision to_abolish the dutiex On Tuesday a formal vote of censure of the government will be moved by Mr. Baldwin. This {3 the most dangerous attack yet delivered against the La- bor government, but it expeots suffi- cient’ Liberal support to save it from defeat. The weakness of the government is its failure to produce effective legis- lation on domestic subjects such as housing and unemployment. So far from being too socialistic, its leaders are accused of being timid and irreso- lute. Certainly their achievements so far are microscopic and members of Labor's extreme wings are growing increasingly angry at the poverty of their performance. Party Not Revolutionary. The fact is becoming apparent that the Labor party is not revolationary in sentiment. There is not a single leader, except Sidney Webb, who can be described as a doctrinaire Social- ist. Snowden, Thomas, Graham. and even cDonald himself, are indis- tinguishable in speech and practice from the Liberals. There is nothing but amoure propre and party rival- ries to prevent both sides from com- ing to & working agreement. In the meantime, Winston Churchill still pursues his vain scheme to make | himself very gr by means of an | anti-socialist’ crusade and as head of a new Conservative-Liberal party against the terrific bogey of bol- | shevism. But it is difficult to raise | a panic in the ocountry out of such unalarming material as MacDonald’ government has proved to be. Allf fears of labor have vanished before the experience of labor in power and Churchill is left without any inflam- mable fagots for his beacon fires. 1t is difficult to play the part of a| heroic deliverer without a dragon, | and Churchill is in danger of becom- | ng a comid tragedian on the political | ge. Lloyd George and Churchill now have definitely parted company Lloyd George now has completely made peace with the Asquithian Lib- | erals and is working to provide a | rival program with which to appeal | to the country against Labor and the Conservatives. (Copyright, 1924.) Rumanian Rulers in Belgium. By the Associzted Press. BRUSSELS, May 10.—King Ferdi- nand and Queen Marie of Rumania arrived in Brussels today on 1hr|r’ long-expected visit to Belgium. Established 1877 Smart Suimmer Furs Finish Your Cape, Wrap or Sports D. C. MXY_ 11 1924 _PART T I | :N" Monday, Last Day of ®® Our Great Sale of Coat With Thesve Soft, Lovely Furs 6-inch Thibetine, in gray, tan,, maple. cially priced for this sale, 6-inch Summer Squirrel, in vhite, maple, gray, brown and white and natural. Regular price, $15.75 yand. Specially priced for this sale, Regular price, $10.50. Specialty priced 4-inch White Summer Squirrel. for this sale, 6-inch Brown, Gray, Tea Rose Moufflon. Regular price, $13.50 yard. Specially priced for this sale, 4-inch Chinchilla (imitation). priced for this sale, Regular price, $17.95 yard. Spe- $15 Men’s and Young Men’s Blue Two-Trousers $13.75 $8.95 Regular price, $1250 yard. S 6-inch Coney, in white andicolors. Specially priced for this sale, Kit Fox, in gray, brown, beige and natural. 3%x27 inches. Regular price, Specially priced fior this Sale, All Sales Final $19.75 each. Women’s Stamped Gowns Entirely made of crepe, stamped Beautiful delicate shades of pink, blue, Regularly $1.25. for embroidery. orchid, canary and Nile. Stamped Picces 25¢ Each Regularly 39c and_ 59 values. tan and white Art Cloth, Canvas Needleweave Head material. % 36-inch Centers, 18x50-inch Scarfs, 3-piece Buffet Sets. Of and Indian Engraving Special Invitations—100, on e vaiopes” Special ar~ $13.75 Engraved Visiting Cards— Seript type, 50 cards with plate. @] 99 Special, at Shaded 014 English and Roman G0 5() Palais Royal—Main Floor. Engraved Wedding best quality stock with double —50 cards and plate, at Men’s High Quality Athletic Union Suits $ Regular price, $10.00 and $12.95 yard. $3.95 $13.95 SUI'TS This Is the Lowest Price for the Year Worth Regularly $37.50 to $40 and More $31.75 Superfine Sunproof Blue Serge Fine Quality Blue Unfinished Worsted Every suit guaranteed all wool and hand-tailored in every essential detail. Single and double breasted styles. Two or three button models. Sizes and models for men and voung men of all proportions. Right up to the minute styles. The looser and slightly form- fitting coats, blunt vests, wide and medium trousers. Monday, Last Day of BOYS Our Great Sale Two-Pant Blue Serge Suits The Lowest Price of the Year Trimming Dept—Main Floor. 98¢ Infants’ Dresses at 69¢ Long and Short Dresses, entirely made and stamped for a bit of white embroidery. Art Needlecraft Dept—Main Floor. No suit is so popular as the blue suit, and essential to every man’s wardrobe. An opportunity for high school graduates to obtain the needed blue suit at a low price. Sizes for men of regular build, and plenty of stouts, longs and shorts. Moderate alterations free of charge. Deposit holds suit for later delivery. Palais Royal—Men's Shop—Main Floor, Stationery, 50c Box Best quality paper, some with lined envelopes, others tinted. Values 750 to $1.75 box. Monday only, 50c box. Poker Chips, 49¢ Box Of bone or paper. 100 chips, assorted colors to box. Palais Royal—3Matn Floor. The wonderful bargain sale of rebuilt Rotarex Electric Washers has been extended until Monday. Some of these machines have been used as demonstrators and are mechanically perfect. Come in and look these Washers over. See them in opera- tion. To all intents and purposes they are as good as new. The prices Samples and suits with slight dis- colorations, that in no way affect their wearing quality. If purchased regularly would easily retail for $1.75, $2.50, $3, $3.50 and more. Sleeveless and knee length with elastic webbing in back. One-button over seat. Sizes 34 to 44. Also suits for the slim $4 48 3 for Boys’ Two-Pant Blue Serge Suits, Suits for Confirmation, Graduation and Dress Wear— Two Big Specials at the Lowest Price of This Year $9.95 Boys’ Two-Pant Blue Serge Suits, $14095 man. Imported English Broemdcleth. Hemstitclwed Broadcloth. Stripe Broadcloth. Satin $4.40 NOTE MATERIALS: Fancy Fiber Silk (Glos). Finest Quality Jacquard Madras, ‘White-Silk Stripe Soisette. Our regular price is $1295. Tai- lored of strictly all-wool Whitman double-warp, guaranteed fast- color serge; coat made with dou- ble-faced belts; good quality alpaca linings; both knickers full lined; all sizes 7 to 18. Our regular price is $20. Tai- lored of standard Oswego French weave serge, a very fine qualit Every suit fully guaranteed strict- ;y adHAw()t;,l andOdfzst color. Coats ined with go quality alpaca: both knickers full lined. )Sizex; for boys 8 to 18. we ask represent a wonderfnl value in high-grade Washing Machines. Make Your Selection Early—Only a Few Remain to Choose From Fiber Silk Striped Broadeloth. Men’s 75¢ Silk and ‘Mercerized Lisle Socks Last Day of May Underpriced Sale 2 Pairs, *1.00 1,000 pairs, all new summer-weight, drop-stitch style. Assorted heather colors. Made with all wearing points extra reinforced. Sizes 9% to 11%4. Palals Royal—XMea's Shop—3ain Floor. Brede Silk-stripe Solsette. Palais Royal—Main Floor. Our Regular $1 and $2 Fountain Pens Monday Only; Specially Reduced to 75¢ _The balance of 10 gross, purchased = cially for this sale. All have L~karat d pens. Self-filler type with clip or rings EVERSHARP PENCILS | Closing Out Our 60% Off Entire Stock at a Reduction of $5.00 Pencil for $2.00 $4.00 Pencil for $1.60 $3.00 Pencil for $1.20 31.75 Pencil for 70c All perfect. In silver or silver and gold filled. | — @ o (e B Demonstrators on hand throughout the day to show you just how this machine works. By special arrangement with the factory we can sell you your choice of these machines on a time payment plan. $10.00,down will place a Rotarex in your home. Remember, this is your last chance to buy a Rotarex Washer at these remarkably low prices. Demonstration washers are scarce and seldom on the market. When this stock is closed out only new ma- chines will be available, which sell from $137.50 to $152.00, accord- ing to terms. EVERY WASHER CARRIES THE FACTORY GUARANTEE ‘FOR ONE YEAR. ON SALE FOURTH FLOOR (! Palais Royal—Main Floor.