Evening Star Newspaper, September 1, 1924, Page 25

TH GLAD OF ONE THING ALOYSIVS| P MEGINIS- THIS TRIP To PARIS wiLL TEAH YOU MANNERS' —THeRE YOU WLL OBSERVE TRUE CULTURE AND REFNEMENT AMONG THE FRENCH CULTURE I GUESS, PEOPLE! TTHEY LEAD THE WORLD (1Y § ~ AMERICAN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL TO GERMANY, STINNES DECLARES Declares Production of Country Now 50 Per Cent of Normal—Says Red Tape Raised Cost of Living in Europe 25 Per Cent By the Associated Press. BERLIN, September ability to carry out t aration plan will depend r on the extent which American capital is inv aced at the disposal of Gern n c organ- isms was the be sed to The ssociated Pre ay by Dr. mund Stinne. trative heir of the late Hugo many’s great industali Lack of capital, Dr. now was responsible German industry to le cent of its normal Dr. Stinnes estimated the yield from Giermany’s exports must furnish her food for 20,000,000 workers and en- able her to pay interest and amortiza- tion on foreign loans and credits. Stinnes added, for restricting than 50 per apacity. Shows Influence of Father. The man of 30, who with his voung- er brother, Hugo, jr., now is ruling over the world empire of commerce bequeathed by the late “uncrowned King of Germany,” readily betra the effects of the rigorous commercial apprenticeship gathered at the el- bows of his illustrious father. The trend of mind of Hugo Stinnes is plainly visible in the talk, mannerism, husiness logic and arzuments of Dr. Stinnes, who for the first time yester- day volunteered to discuss for the benefit of American readers German cconomic problems as they now will be influenced through the applica- tion of the Dawes reparations plan Franco-German_relations the eight- hour day and Russia. “America’s _predominant participa- tion in the London conference, fol- lowing the decisive part she played in drafting the Dawes report,” said Dr. Stinnes, ‘“naturally provokes a feeling of profound gratification in the ranks of the German industrial- ists. We have no illusions with re- pect to the cdliber of burdens as- umed through acceptance of the London agreement. But to the world at large it must definitely signalize our determination to facilitate the economic pacification of Europe. “If this goal is not attained despite the London agreement, it will not be our fault.” Check on Radicalism. Dr. Stinnes said he was convinced that political radicalism, both on the right and left, will be decisively weakened once Germany's economic activities are directed into orderly channels and restored to a tolerable degree of normality. “The present unrest in both quar- ters,” Dr. Stinnes continued, ‘“‘must be solely accounted for in the lack of co-ordinated employment. Our official statistics on unemployment fail to reveal the true picture of THE OL GALS RIGHT- Th & BUM WHEN (T CoMEs To wWeLL, TLe LEARN SOMETHIN' ABCUT IT FROM THOSE FRENCH BABIES - the conditions under which 20 or more million German men and women 'THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, WMONDEY, SEPTEMBER 1, 199%. KEEPING UP WITH THE JONSES—Pa Learns Something. are existing, as a heavy share of them now are working on short time or half-day schedules. “The future of the German working- man, and for that matter the German people as a whole, hinges on our ability to find markets for our en- forced production in all lines, to which we are obviously obligated through reparation. Once we are in a position to keep our workers unin- terruptedly busy, we will automatical- 1y minimize the danger of Bolshevism and other political reactions. Referring to the eight-hour day, Dr. Stinnes said: Length of Working Hours. “The problem of working hours is one which today really only concerns the victorious states and neutrals. A brutal realism must impress us with the fact that through the dictates of Versailles we are excluded from the community of other nations in the matter of fixing the length of our working day. So long as the Versailles treaty is in existence every German automatically remains a debtor or a vassal of our creditor powers. “To this extent the victorious na- tions and neutrals are unhampered in their deliberations over what con- stitutes a modern working day and its relation to the standard of iiving. They may even join in an interna- tional pact which will definitely fix this issue. If Germany, which is called on to pay the freight for the lost war, aspires to give her workers only a minimum standard of living, she naturally still will be forced to adopt increased working hours in order that a volume of production in excess of that needed for a living maintenance may be made available for reparation “This is a hard and cruel fact, which all the philanthropy reflected in sec- tion 8 of the Versailles treaty falls to ameliorate or alter one whit." On the problem of the eight-hour day, which will come up shortly for ultimate disposition in the Reichstag, YOU LEETLE PEE@!! How DARE You BE IN ZE WAY ? — BAH! Dr. Stinnes not only faithfully reflects the famillar arguments of his father, but.also voices the sentiment of Ger- man industrialist circles generally. As Germany's chief post-war prob- lem calls for “more production,” the slogan of Dr. Stinnes calls for “more working hours” so far as industries are concerned where the character of the work does not constitute a men- ace to the worker's health. “The eight-hour-day issue,” Dr. Stinnes went on. “Is now debated in Germany as though it were wholly a matter of partisan politics. It, how- ever, resolves itself into an acute eco- nomic problem, and to this extent the length of the working day in Ger- many depends more than ever on the working hours observed in other states. It is a simple business propo- sition. It I, as a debtor, aspire to produce only as much as my creditor and then am forced to give him a heavy share of the fruits of my labor, it is plain that I am not in a position to consume as much or maintain equal standards of living. Applied to the life of the nation, this means that the standard of living for every Ger- man must be lowered to a degree fixed by the assessment exacted from us under the treaty of peace. Race Must Decline, “There can be no doubt that in the course of several years the cultural and social level reached by the aver- age German individual is bound to be one of pronounced inferiority. Such a condition naturally will reflect it- self in the quality and quantity of the brawn and brain which the work- er will be able to inject into his la- bor. “The prosperity of Europe demands an economic understanding between Germany and France, and in this 1 fully share the views of my late father.” Dr. Stinnes believed, however, that the consummation of such an accord = =Ry FOr MOMAN \ T — - were forced to work under French bayonets. “In the eyes of every German worker,” Dr. Stinnes declared, “a sol- dier posted along the Rhine and in the Ruhr is an idler who is living off German labor. All foreign military occupation is bound to have a de- moralizing effect on the native popu- lace.” Union With France. France had but to say the word and she could have a commercial ac- cord with Germany, Dr. Stinnes add- ed. He sald German capital, the in- dustrialists and the workers always had signified a readiness to enter into an economic union which would mu- tually stimulate and complement the productive agencies of the two neigh- boring countries. That Bolshevism continues a grave menace, not only for Germany, but all industrial states, was suggest- ed to Dr. Stinnes through the fact that Moscow still was reaching be- yond the borders of Russia in an ef- fort to make disciples. “This danger” said Dr. Stinnes, “cannot be underestimated, and no people is more exposed to it than a German proletariat subjected to pri- vations and youth deprived of all hope for the future. One must re- member that fully nine-tenths of the German people today are given no opportunity to lay up even modest savings. The masses living from hand to mouth, therefore are ever ready to yield to the influence and the temptations of the political reac- tionaries.” Had Faith in Lenin. The late Hugo Stinnes, according to Dr. Stinnes, believed that the late Nikolal Lenin was the one man in Russia who could have directed the Soviet ship into a safe channel. Lenin's successors, he believed, were too much given to international propaganda. ~The Stinnes interests was impossible so long as Germansin Russia have been largely liquated - Woodward & Lothrop Down Stairs Store Sale-New Fall Dresses In Twenty Distinctive Styles *1 Misses’ Sizes 16and 18 250 smart, new, authentic dresses that portray the latest fall style devel cleverly and intriguingly fashion has varied given themes is shown in this divers 20 Women’s Sizes 36 to 42 25 its. How ed collection. Dresses for all occasions are here—offering wide selection. This sale combines fashion with values in a most unusual way. | Eaterials | Poiret Twills Charmeen Satin Crepe Charmeuse Crepe-back Satin Bengaline Canton Crepe Georgette Flat Crepe Chenille Plain Satin Satin-face Canton Navy. Browns Tans Fallow Black Combination Shades Straightline Basque Coat Effect Bodice Models with full skirts DOWN STAIES STORE rimmings Beaded ornaments at belt, loose panels, pock- etg, folds on skirt, self- material trimming, shir- rings, contrasting color piping, hand-embroidery, silk fringe, vestee effect, lace trimmed, novelty silk braid, pleats, buttons, lace, stitching, tucks, belts, and the estate 18 reported to have only a few possessions there at the present time. That the mass of the German peo- ple are impoverished to an extent to preclude even modest indulgence in luxury fs the convicction of Dr. Stinnes, who nevertheless urges as many of his countrymen as can af- ford the experience to go atoard and guin a new perspeciive. “We have been Isolated for ten yoars and lost all intellectual touch with post-war developments abroad,” Dr. Stinnes said. “We need new standards of appraisal. We must study new methods of production and otherwise gain a renewed touch with international thought for economic reasons chiefly. “We have just ordered a half dozen of our department chiefs to visit the Wembley exhibition in England for the purpose of study.” Dr. Stinnes believes the reports of German extravagance and excesses originated in the inflation period and that even then they were indulged in by only a small portion of the peo- ple—those who profited by the pre- vailing economic confusion and the currency collapse. Stinnes has been a keen student of international affairs and economic conditions of countries with which Germany is now to be brought into sharp competitive touch. He reveals an amazing knowledge of American methods of production and labor conditions, especially in the automobile line, in which he appears particularly interested, since every second taxicab in Berlin belongs to the Stinnes concern. Dr. Stinnes naturally centers his thought on Europe, which he insists still is heavily superorganized, with official red tape, superfluous customs frontiers and useless parliaments. “All this makes drones and has in- creased the cost of living fully per cent without raising the stand ard of living,” he said. “Europe could consume more if she would dispense with this surplus organization and y, eflect a mere frequent ‘turf- innes and his brother, Hugp, jr., consult with their mother on 1 mutters connected with the family's far-flung interests. The mn!her:: nominally the head of the hou: she the sole heir of Hugo nes. The two sons also continu o have the active co-operation and counsel of the intimate assoclates and friends of their father. Pa Gets an Earful. From the London Tidbits. The telephone in a well known sur- geon's office rang. When the doctor answered, the voice at the end of the line inquired, “Who is this?" The doctor, recognizing the voice of his seven-year-old son, replied, “The smartest man in the world.” + I beg your pardon,” said the boy. “I have the wrong number. BARGAIN For Tuesday only-we have assembled in our Exchange Department some of the greatest furniture bargains we have ever been able to offer to the Washington public. These bargains are made possible through our exchange plan of taking in slightly used furniture as part payment on purchases of new furniture. Everything has been put in good con- dition and will be sold in our basement, entirely separate from our regular stocks of new furniture. Come early, as many of these bar- Delivers Any Article Advertised Here g S _ gains will be gone before noon. Liberal credit terms to every one. Oak Refrigerator. Slightly use refrigerators in good condition will be sold for as little $4 95 Delivered for cieee White Enamel Dresser. Wonderiul values in odd dressers and wash- stands, also chests of drawers at a special close-out price .......... Delivered for ..... Chairs. Walnut-finish dining chairs in Queen Ann period with genuine leather seats, will go for $2 95 . only, each .. Any six delivered for. Lamp Shades. Fine assortment of silk lamp shades for floor and table lamps, in many different $3 65 B colors for as little as. Delivered for. Oak Dressing Table. With round mirror, bevel edge, and drawer. A useful article for the spare iy 9995 Delivered for . Parlor Suite. Consists of large ma- hogany frame settee and two chairs, upholstered in blue velvet cushions withhtassels 'tfio be sold at the sacrifice price Delivered for ..eeeesee.ce..uun. Strofler. Ivory stroller with large wheels in fine condition. $4 50 0 A $10 value for only..... Delivered for..... cosesranninans Crib. Large white enamel post crib complete with spring, decorated ends, slightly used but $4.25 well worth our price of.. Delivered for ..cceeee..... Library Table. Massive oak library table with two drawers, the kind you have often wanted. Will be on sale Tuesday at the sacrifice price of...”.$6.75 Delivered for .ecomeecreriones nueen Fernery. Beautiful mahogany fern- ery with Queen Anne base, formerly sold for $1650 will sell for only ....cooeeuiiennnn. $4-95 Delivered for ...cconmennnan. Serving Tables. Brand-new walnut servers, floor samples left from din- ing room suites. May be used as radio cabinets. These are worth up to $35 and we are going to close $4 95 . them out for only Delivered for .....ce. China Closets. A few walnut china closets in the enclosed style, salvaged from our recent warehouse fire and =n excellent condition, will $7 95 . be sacrificed for only.... Delivered for ..ceeumuoese. Center Tables. Mahogany fini with large top and nbelfguan ernegltshh. slightly used, will go for $3 95 only . « Delivered for e e Settee. Mahogany frame, upholstered in imitation leather. The very arti- cle for spare room or space in the hall. Exchange store $9 85 o price oniy ...... % Delivered for . cene E'ngélfl AINIGHE $ $ $ PHLLP SEVENTH ST T N China Cabinet. Large Colonial oak china cabinet with three shelves. Come early to get this for only . Delivered for “- Upholstered in beauti- This chair is in Al con- dition, being an odd piece left over from one of our fine living room suites. Exchange store 513 9 Delivered for RRCE e _ Wing Chai Living Room Suite. Consists of large overstufied living room daven- port, wing chair and club chair, loose cushions upholstered in fine quality tapestry. The kind of suite that w".‘oull sell for $250.00 if new. Ex- change store price for Tuesdsy only e $609.50 Delivered for .. Fans sy Hall Rack. Oak hall rack with bevel plate mirror, four hangers and seat box in excellent con- dition, will go for only 58-75 Delivered for = . Davenport. Oak bed davenport com- plete with new mattress. Davenport has tan leather scat and back. Slight- ly used and will be sold $24 50 fotionly ..... .. . Delivered for Rocker. Leather rocker, heavy spring construction. Worth new $7 0 $18, will go for only...... . Delivered for . Phonograph. Mahogany console phonograph of a_well known make, large size and will play any record. If new would sell for $200.00. Only sllglh(tj]_y used. Exchange store price, including six new rec- s 1 e e SOOI50) Delivered for . 5 Electric Lamps. Mahogany-finish table lamp bases, mostly floor samples, worth new as much as $12. Will be closed out Tuesday in our exchange department for as little as Rugs, Axminster rugs in blue and oriental designs, sizes, 36x72, in very good condition will be $29 . closed out for only, each Any four delivered for. ... o Day Bed. Mahogany-finish day bed, complete with mattress and pillow, fully tufted and covered in attractive creton. If new would sell for $49.50. Will be sold in good $19.75 condition for only..... Delivered for . _Bedroom Outfit, 10 Pieces. Large size, oak dresser with plate glass mir- ror, large five-drawer chiffonier, dou- ble steel bed, guaranteed link spring, 45-pound Capitol Brand mattress, pair of all feather pillows, two oak chairs a}r:xg gxlz rug. This outfit is all new. change store price . only oo $79.50 Delivered for ......, _Dining Room Outfit, 9 Pieces. Large size oak buffet with mirror across top, large round extension table with leaves, and six genuine leather seat cha:irs, together with 9x12 rug. This outfit is all new. Ex- $74.50 change store price only Delivered for ... ool Living Room Outfit, 7 Pieces. Over- stuffed loose cushion velour or tapes- try settee, wing chair and arm chair of best quality material and spring construction, long mahogany-finish davenport table, floor lamp and silk shade and 9x12 rug. This outfit is all new. Exchange store $159.00 price . o Delivered for . ‘. W. Between GE&H DEPARTMENT EV Y $ $