Evening Star Newspaper, September 28, 1924, Page 13

" HARDEN EXPLAINS BERLIN HESITANCY Failure to Accept League | Seat Laid to Tactics of | Geneva Strategists. BY MAXIMILIAN HARDEN. By Radio to The Star. BERLIN, September 27.—If Jackie Coogan, who was welcomed with royal homors in Burope's harbors and chief cities were stormed by man- agers wanting to hire him for the European. film industry, would his parents be likely to demand a modest salary? If the owner of a Franz Hal or a Goya, which for many long years had been stamped as fakes, were suddenly besieged by many would-be buyers, would he not consider himself en- titled to demand for the,pictures which obviously were indispensable to the purchasers, more than J. Piermont Morgan ever paid for a picture? If this first answer is negative and the latter affirmative, one may easily wnderstand the present situation re- ganding the League of Nations and Germany. For six years the German Republican was treated either as a wild animal which it was necessary to keep caged behind iron bars, or as & negligible quantity. Now suddenly she receives daily Yove messages, and is tenderly in- vited to come at once and take a reserved seat at Geneva. Naturally she believes herself indispensable, and is convinced that acceptance of such a pressing invitation must be depend- ent on certain conditions. Even if the Geneva leaders, who are reviving the ancient Greek League, had chosen & more cunning and smarter agent to engage the German government than the naive North Pole explorer, Nansen, every average business man mot foolish emough to spoil his own prices would laugh at such ®sychology. ‘Wonders at Haste. Why such haste after declaring ‘willingness to accept Germany, in- stead of remaining quiet while wait- ing for her decision? Because Prime Minister MacDonald ‘wants to bind France to disarm, while M. Herriot is still premier, at the mame time keeping the British fleet undiminished in strength as an in- dispensable instrument for carrying out the league's sanctions, in order that at the coming elections—despite o 1 OIP 85 ~20Z200w OO S The suits, as we said, have two pairs of pants, a double economy. They are very attrac- unemployment, the loan to Russia, the Irish boundary squabble, and di: sensions in' the ranks of the labor party—he can march with the at- tractive watchword that he insured the world’s peace by means of the principles of arbitration and disarm- ament and by widening the league. And last but not least, because he prevented a Franco-German agree- ment. Sees Herriot Alms. Second, the haste to accept Ger- many is because the philanthropist and philologist Herriot desires to prove that he succeeded where Poin- care failed, in restoring the entente, restoring polite relations with Ger- many and pacitying Europe. Thirdly, the two premiers want Germany in because, being ignorant of the history and personnel of in- ternational politics, they vaguely fear Russo-German co-operation, in which China’s ambitious generals, and perhaps also Mahatma Ghandl, might join, possibly with the ap- proval of the United States after the election. Far-reaching ideas in this direc- tion are heard in Germany. There is an inclination to hope for new salva- tion from the East, the birthplace of all religions from Buddha to Mo- hammed, from Lao-Tse to Dostoev- sky. The idep is galning ground that union with the declining West is no longer worth while. The belief, how- ever, in the messiahship of the Aryan Germanic race, strengthened by sources with an eastern home, is by no means as strong as the plain real- ism of the German Nationalists. The latter are demanding from the gov- ernment the place due them as the largest party in the Reichstag. They know this is not attainable If the German Republic joins the league as a great power without their co-opera- tion, and even contrary to their de- sires. ‘This must be prevented. Conse- quently the people’s party, the big industry party and Ministers Strese- mann and Jarres, who have under- taken to help the Nationalists get into government by all the means in their power, are pressing the weak- ening Marx cabinet to demand condi- tions which would be grantable only it the league itself broke the cove- nant. (Copyright, 1824, by Consolidated Press.) Rare U. S. Liquor Shipped. NEW YORK, September 27.—The liner Adriatic, which sailed today for England, carried 2,900 cases of Scotch that has been in this country for 10 years. Agents of E. J. Burke of Dublin, who bought the whisky, said it was being taken back to Great Britain because the value of old whisky there was increasing. The liquor was said to be of higher proof than post-war whiskies abroad. It is valued at more than $175,000. THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON HAS LITTLE FAITH IN LEAGUE MOVEMENT TO GUARANTEE PEACE Tardieu Says Public Sees Political Disagreements Under Mask of Oratory at Geneva Regarding - Arbitration Pact. By Radio to The Star. BY ANDRE TARDIEU. PARIS, September 27.—Despite the triumphant commentaries of many papers on the meeting at Geneva, the public is beginning to get not only tired of the subject, but rather dis- turbed. It is too evident that this interminable oratory serves to mask underlying disagreements of the gravest kind, and that while orators disouss the judicial aspects of the problem there is a political side de- veloping to which attention should be called. Agreements have been reached on the definition of “aggression.” So far so good. But it is more important to know what will be done to the aggressor. But this is what the Geneva protocol leaves completely unsettled. Neither. the date nor man- ner nor nature of the sanctions 18 fixed. Meanwhile the Italian delegation multiplies its reservation concerning the nature and extent of sanctions to be applied to the aggressor and 8o even if the Geneva agreements are ratified by all nations, which is doubtful, there is certainty that when the time comes to put them into force nobody will be sure within what time limit the sanctions must be applied, nor who will decree them, nor how many nations will apply them, nor to what extent. When that time comes each nation will consult its own In- terests and consult with the neigh- borh®od, exactly as in 1914. Thus it is Imprudent to lead people to beMeve that Geneva's flood of words in this week of floods fore- tells a new era. Disturbed By Germany. MeanWwhile—and this is the other disturbing element—Germany, after being rashly invited to apply for membership in the league, makes clear that she considers such action only as an instrument of political re- venge. Germany's case, moreover, is not isolated. The Sovicts and Turkey await their turn and all these coun- tries have just one purpose, to nullify the treaties which ended the last war in whioh most of them were the ag- gTessors. Of course, recalling 1914 today is regarded by many as tiresome, but if QGermany is permitted to take this course, it amounts to a confession by all the allies and their associates Sk & Company Pennsylvania Avenue Seventh Street AL AU NN AN QAT COMBINATION SALE! MEN’S - TWO PANTS SUITS OVERCOAT S Another Sale of A Big Value for Men Seriousl consider this you should opportunity, because it embraces two needs — the time of heavy- weight clothing is not far off and the economy is worthwhile, and it is not anticipating so much now, the advantage will be yours when the drops. 73 thermometer that they were criminals or mad men to resist Germany's demands from 1914 to 1918. It means that France was wrong to give the Kaiser Toul and Verdun as a guarantee of French neutrality. It means that Great Brit- ain was wrong to, defend invaded Belglum and America was wrong to declare war in 1917. Sees Danger in Eatry. Does this seem to be exaggeration? Read the German papers and even many not German, which today de- clare that Germany's entrance into the league will explicitly or impliedly signify retraction of the principles on which they fought the war. And consider the Soviets, who arrogantly talk of entering the league at the very moment they are butchering Georgians for the crime of wanting to be free. Some say that once in the league, Germany, Turkey and Russia will be less dangerous to world peace. How can any one know this? ~All we know is that these nations are insurging today against today's peace. Can Poland and Czechoslovakia be asked to disappear quickly and return to the days of Frederick 11, Italy to abandon Trent and Trieste and France again to give up Mets and Strasbourg? Strpped pf verbiage, meaning of the present trend of events which surely is sufficiently alarming. Had the governments at- tempted a more modest program, they might have accomplished more. The plan of discussing everything in impromptu fashion is the best way to precipitate conflicts. At Geneva the scene is being played on moving ground. It is WrONg to suppose that national sen- timents have become so pliable and flexible. It is wrong to feed peoples on {llusions, for they do not readily forgive when the rude awakening comes. (Copyright, 1024, by Consolidated Press.) this is the e Tree Bears Two Crops. ‘William “Piper of Fargo, N. D., hae reported that he has a chokeberry tree on his place that is bearing two crops thig season, or at least is making a valiant effort to do so. The tree in Au- gust yielded its regular ripened crop, and at the same time wae blossoming for the second time. aom O> 2o ~<20Z00m OO oS OVERCOAT 3212 These overcoats are of smart double-faced fabrics. Some with D. MOOD OF FRANCE NOW GONCILIATORY Willing to Make Concessions "to Get Germany Into League for Safety. BY WILLIAM BIRD. By Radio to The Star. PARIS, September 27.—France wants Germany in the League of Na- tions. Germany wants to come in. But Germany knows France wants her in and France knows Germany wants to come in. Consequently each nation is trying to drive a bargain and obtain the maximum collateral advantages possible. France wants Germany in the league because it is a step in the di- rection of a united Europe, on which France's future safety largely de- pends. Within 15 years, the popula- tion of Germany will be more than twice that of France, and its indus- trial organization capable of adapta- tion to war perhaps will be four times as great. France, therefore, would feel safer if Germany were friendly rather than hostile. Moreover, French as well as German Industrials, realize that co-operation between these two coun- tries will make both richer, while enmity will prevent each from pros- pering. Germany's reasons for desiring to enter the league are similar. Ger- many as a whole APART to 6 rooms and 2 baths, Similar construction, management. R T A0 IR EN y o 738 15th St. N\ Y leaving | 3 T TER TN T C, SEPTEMBER 28, 1924—PART 1. aside all lunatic fringes—wants peace and release from its present status of pariah nation. Germany has not yet completely recovered her political independence and is practically un- der the regime of the armistice in many respects. Her flnances are un- der international control and even her rallway and industrial organizations are subject to scrutiny by foreign- ers. But more important than these from the viewpoint of national pride is the clause in the treaty giving the league the right to inspect and con- trol Germany's military establish- ment. Obviously if Germany were berself a member of the league this super- vision would be less irksome, just as the Dawes plan, by giving Germany representation in the committees, proved to be more palatable than the former unilateral reparations commis- sion regime. But France Is really more anxious than Germany to get Germany In, because France feels her relative position is getting weaker as time #oes on, while the Germans know that their position is getting stronger. Germany, or at least influential con- servative groups in Germany, are per- haps inc Some even feel that Germany can af- ford to hold aloof, reject French co- operation and go it alone unless they can enter on their own terms.. Is Greatest Danger. This is the greatest danger in the situation and might even prove dis- astrous for Germany if carried too far. Germany’s demand that entrance to the league shall be unaccompanied by a renewed confession of war guilt puts this in milder form than was at first reported, but it is received here with disappointment. The French are perfectly willing to drop the whole question of war guilt forever, but they are unwilling to stultify them- selves by yielding to the German de- | mand that those clauses of the treaty Corner Connecticut and Cathedral Avenues MENTS 2901 Connecticut Avenue New Building Open for Inspection Representative on Premises Two rooms with kitchenette, dining alcove and bath 2301 Cathedral Avenue 2331 Cathedral Avenue under same ownership and Rental Agents Thomas J. Fisher & Co., Inc. Main 6830 PRI TR TEO : Bl 3 ned to overplay their hand. | | of Versailles be openly or even tacit- 1y repudiated. However, there is still hope here that this question, which in the form the Germans raise it is purely platonic after all, can be ad- Justed. There would be little sur- prife here If Germany obtained im- mediate admission on terms agreeable to all. Admission to the league is largely symbolical. It would indicate the general thought toward continental unity The actual achlevement of such unity would remain to be accomplish through®the slow, painstaking tiation of commercial treatles guarantee pacts, about which has been 80 much ado in Geneva which thus far have yielded only the most vague mutual promises, and the eventual fulfillment of which would certatnly be subject to the situation | at the actual moment of threatened war, and hence it would be hardly more effective than present Article 10 (Copyright, 1924, hy Consolidated Press.) Flowers Msde From Fish Scales. Some of the most beautiful of arti- | ficial flowers_are made from the iri- | acales | descent scales of fishes. These give a different color when the lig strikes at different angles, and for that reason they offer themselves to the clever flower makers. 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