Evening Star Newspaper, June 5, 1926, Page 5

HAMMOND LAUDS U. 5. CONSTITUTION \ Changes Should Be Cau- . tiously Made, He Tells [ Oratory Contestants. t value of the National al Contest on constitutional government and the important part it must play in the development of Eovernm 1 and social structure of Amer was emphasized last night by John Hays Hammond in ‘Wpening the contest at the Audi- Yorium. He sai In many ways life seems to be- tome more complicated as the world rows older. The realms of com- rerce, of industry, of finance, of economics in gen- eral, have devs oped intrics systems based on ws which mod- ern mneeds have evolved. Under such cirecu *to reflec eternal verities mlone remain 1 altered. The prin- ciples which would determine oblizati do not oc dition which MR. HAMMOND. should not depart from these prin- ciples that our forefathers ordained \d established a Constitution, pro- nz that “freedom within the without which individual lib- erty is in vain. How well the e work is attested by this present b1y of orators, indirectly repr 48 States, sovereizn with eir respec sheres, but uniting Tefore the world to form one from many. When, in the history of mankind has such a miracle of political unity heen achieved? What is it which holds 4ogether this vast continent of 120,- 000,000 people differing widely in lo- cal needs and customs? It is nothing more or less than the realization by ' every man and woman throughout the ted States that his or her| safety of life and limb, right of free speech and fair trial, liberty of con- seience and immunity of person and property from arbitrary seizure are infiexibly guaranteed by a greater charter which constitutes the su- preme law of the land. Well for Youth to Study. “It is well, therefore, that the unger generation should pause in of their youth to study , for in it is embodied the! opportunity And it serves also to awaken in the inds of those of us who are absorbed by asks and resp sibilities of the consciousness at Con- jon under which we Ii Thus, the National O test takes on a twofc n snspiration to the young a re- minder to the old. at its purpose has not mi: i evidenced by the ever: - svhich it is rees attention with w its ore followed. T do not think i Ful to predict that, as the on and th annual gathering becomes firmly established, the outh of this country will come to look forward to §t much as the yvouth of ancient | Greece anticipated the great game: hich, in their way, also glorified an 4de: | lo throw more light upon this | Freat conception of federal union is | . rivalry which all young Americans .ghould be proud to enter. examine the elements which make up our nationhood they will discover | how surely our forefather how completeiy tl structures w ri Advises Oru Let these voung expl therefore, that what hs Jaboriously upreared pulled down with impunity. Circum- Ftances do indeed alter, and with | other times come other customs, hut the fundamental concepts upon which | this Nation was founded will not pass | @ uch changes as may be necessary fn the form and practice of our Gov- ernment can be only considered, but | in amending the supreme low under which that Government functions it 4s wise to make haste slow No | clearer proof of the vision of qur an- cestors can be found than the fact that a little amendment to their, work thas been required in the century and & half since this Constitution was er ated. Many changes have been pr posed, but few accepted, for the Amer- ican people have instinctively realized that here was a charter not to be al- tered lightly. W has been so in the past, will, I believe, obtain no less in the future, and T would venture to sound a note of warning, therefore, in this day of many ck s, against any tendency to change the structure of our national Government without gnost careful deliberation. feanwhile there is an active, a yery pressing duty before us all. I re- vet to say that the older generation as been found sadly remiss in it, and we naturally desire to see the poten- tial citizenry repair our defect. I refer to the vital necessity of every Amer- 4 jean entitled to vote to cast his vote. Way eo Safeguard Rights. “How are we to safeguard the in- @&titutions we profess to revere if we do not defend them from harm by the power of our suffrage? How are we %o prevent mischievous proposals from hecoming effective if we do not veto them? How are we to retain upright servants in the public business unless we support them? \/ “‘Here is a duty, here is a patriotic service, as great as the oblization to £o to war when the Nation is im- periled. Here is a contribution which every active citizen, young or_old, yich or poor, can make. This, T be- Jieve, the National Oratorical Contest has forcibly brought out. and therein, perhaps, lies 1ts chief value. “So this movement among the youth of America to study the theory of our Government and measure the true pro- yortions of our liberty will result, I do not doubt, in a wider appreciation nd a deeper reverence for this great “nion, conceived and brought forth ;;l the name of freedom for all the ople thereof.”, Maj. Lyman Ordered Here. Maj. Roger G. Powell, Corps of En- fineers, at Providence, R. I., hasbeen ordered to Chcinnati, Ohio, as the ¥ellef of Maj. Albert K. B. Lyman, Corps of Engineers, who has been brdered to this city for duty in the Dffice of the Chief of Engineers, War Department. ! interest could be expressed in term: | no_citizenship, it would not be diff I WINNERS IN NATIONAL THE ORATORICAL CONTEST CITIZENSHIP WORK OF PRESS STRESSED Strong Tells Oratorical Au- dience Youth Is Still Run- ning True to Form. The part of the newspapers in building American citizenship and their efforts i na- i oratori contest were em- zed last night the national oratorical contest I Walter A Strong, publisher bt the Chicago ily News. He “Citizenship in this great country of ours has a par- ticular significance at this present period in_ the | world’s history. | The political struc- | ture” upon which | our citizenship is built has in it ma- terials which trace their sources far Mr. Strong back into history—that of the Greclan and the Roman civilizations and the ication of those early fundamental of citizenship by the Anglo- Saxon race, through hundreds =~ of vears of stre and strains—before our forefathers chose the principles | happiness’ and established them in | the Constitution of the United S “Too often we think of o | ship as a thing of the present; too | often we permit our ideals of citizen hip to be influenced or | the apparently violent di | current events; too often we fail to| ecognize the essential simplicity of | | the obligatio Law Support First Duty “The first duty of citizenship is honest support of our country’s laws n unfailing aliegiance to those| principles which promote our coun- welfare, but I believe it is proper that we must recognize in the | the obligations of our citizen- which will contribute to the and economic stability of | ed 0 much of our present state. The almost universal ds on the part of all nations for world peace. founded on sound social and economic principl an have no hope of ful- fillment unless there shall be a grow- | ng sense of an international com- munity of interest among the peoples | of the world, If this community of of a world state, and that state ha zation of world affairs comes to exist, en if it is_only on economic srounds, it will be because the people | untries, and _especially the o-called ‘next generation,’ give force and effect to the idea of world citl- nd, as I see it, this can be ac- complished without any depreciation of +he ideals of citizenship as a na- tional entit “Granting, therefore, that this is the background of our conception of citizenship, what is our responsibility for citizenship buildings, and, more particularly, what is the responsibil- ity of the newspaper in citizenship building? Process of Citizenship. “Building citize ip is the process not alone of making good citizens, but also of increasing the rights and privileges of citizenship, of making citl..enship more valuable to its pos- ssors. Thus it includes the task of good Government. The news- per that is true to its trust must work tirelessly to build citizenship by both these processes. It lives by service or else it has no right to live at all. It stands at all times as the champion of order and the upholder of order and the upholder of law. - “Let us stand-aside a moment and look at this great institution—the American newspaper. Can a perma- nent place be found in its crowded columns for material, serious-minded enough, but at the same time attrac- tive enough to inspire the people of this Natlon to achieve better citizen- ship? “A newspaper is an ephemeral thing. It catches the attention or intrigues the interest of its reader, youthful or otherwise, one day and plunges into the next almost before the record of today is written. It has Dbeen said that there is nothing so old as yesterday’s newspaper. A newspaper must selze upon the many and complex events of life and make them real and important in the ed- ucational processes of this age. #No one reads all of one issue of the newspaper of today. Only a few peo- ple have a definite purpose or pro- gram in their newspaper reading. It is important to remember, however, that of the total newspaper readers of the 35,000,000 copies per day printed in the United States the great major- ity read no other form of literature by which they receive any contacts with purely cultural or educational ma- terial. Is this, then, not the measure of the responsibility of a newspaper for citizenship building? Activities Varied and Complex. “To supply the base ball scores, to catch the amusement interest ingcar- toons and comic strips, to engage the family interest in cross-word puzzles is only part of the complex activities of the newspaper—a necessary part, Capt. Merrifield G. Hartling, Corps ©f Engineers, at Fort Humphreys, Ya., also has been assigned to duty at Cincinnati. ts $7,000 Verdict. Dantel B. Leahy has been awarded '# verdi¢t of $7,000 against the estate of his brother, Michael B. Leahy, who died intestate. Mrs. Hannah O'Con- pell, sister of the deceased, is the ad- inistratrix of his estate. Leahy said ~ e had lent the money to his brother Octobar 21, 1921. Attorney Thomas M. Baker represented the plaintiff, but secondary always to a larger de- sign, a purpose, founded upon the hon- est and fundamental desire on thé part of the newspaper publishers of the United States, more than ever before, to contribute their share in upbuild- ing citizenship, to arouse interest in better things and, because it is an es- sential part of this purpose, to give a of ‘life, liberty and the pursuit of | Upper, left to right: Herbert Wenig of Hollywood, Calif., victor, and Miss Myrtle Posey of this city, runnerup. Miss Helen Bylond of New ORATORICAL WINNERS. 1924, 1st—Donald _Tyler, Franklin High school, Los Angeles, Calif, 2nd—Ruth Newburn, Central High School, Washington, D. C. 3rd—John Mortimer Dallam, 3 West Philadelphia B High School, Philadelphia, Pa. 1925. 1st—Robert Sessions, Phillips High School, Birmingham, A a. 2nd—Eugene F. McElmeel, Loy- ola High School, Los An- geles. 3rd—Max Kroloff, Sfoux City High School, Sioux City, Iowa. 1926. 1st—Herbert Wenig, Hollywood High School, Los Angeles. 2nd—DMyrtle Posey, FEastern h School, Washington, D.IC; 3rd—Helen Bylund, Wadleigh High School, New York, N.°¥. for the final solution of most of the problems which have their beginnings in the present. “After what you have heard from this platform today I am sure you will agree with me that the ‘next genera- tion’ s competent to deal with the facts, to realize both the simplicity and the nobility of those fundamental principles on which our present well being has been established. “What these boys and gir! ere | present and the hundreds of thou- sands of other boys and girls have |done in this great newspaper ver ture—the National Oratorical Contest —must be a good and sufficient an- swer to the despairing_criticism of outhful radicalism and insincerity You must recogi in these oration the flame of youthful sincerity applied to the force of citizenship building, which is the hope of the world in the future. . Winners Going Abroad. “It is a significant and a desirable feature of this year's contest that the wingrs are going abroad to meet th the youth of other countries. “There can be a closer co-operation between the schools and newspapers in ventures like this one just closed— the National Oratorical Contest—and in many other way “If there is a higher education, so there is also a higher journalism. Both are founded upon principles of enlightenment and leadership—both have an ethical mission. “We all know what great hope for the future lies in our schools. The corresponding functions of a newspa- per are not so well understood. “The students, the analysis, the pro- fessors, the teachers, are the custo- dians of the wisdom of this age, but they are mute when they face the task of communicating their wisdom to the mass of people. It is the busi- ness of newspapers to make wisdom vocal and to reach the mass with their volces. “To engage the interest of youth, and to hold it, a newspaper must first assume that their intelligence is of a standard which can receive and digest the facts as they are, good or bad. We must also concede that their ideas, which may not seem to run back toward those fundamental prin- ciples which are most dear, must be given honest and frank consideration. If this be granted, a newspaper can and does present and encourage this challenge to the youth of the Nation. “I submit that under these cir- cumstances you will find the mind of youth running true to forms of citizenship which have made this country great, and the citizenship of tomorrow will include the broad- er viewpoint of world citizenship and its responsibilites. Citizenship in Greece. * “In the city of Athens, over 2,000 years ago, we find the evidence of a most » highly developed conscience on the subject of citizenship. The training in citizenship began in early youth and at maturity the obliga- tions of citizenship were probably better understood on the part of the whole population than at,any time before or since. We owe a great deal to the early achievements of the Athenian citizens in establish- ing citizenship as a public trust. We have inherited in this day and age Hotel Inn 604-610 9tk St. N.W. Daily, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 7 rooms, $6 weekly: $10.50 rooms, 137 wan ot showsr it 'in Yoom. 80% mfi’i&?fl.fl“flfln‘afi % PAID ON SAVINGS DEPOSITS true picture, for good or bad, of pub- lic affairs as they are today. “In a time when profound political and soclological changes are taking place (whether they involve political or purely moral issues) it generally cpnceded that we must e to youth MORRIS PLAN BANK Under Supervision U. 8. Treasury 1408 H ST. N. W, many of the principles established at that time “May I be permitted, therefore, to read to you the Athenian oath taken by those who assumed the responsi- bility of holding public office. T read it in the hope that it will illustrate to you from a far.distant past those enduring qualities upon which we must base our responsibiiities for the future. ‘We will never bring disgrace to this, our city, by any act of dis- honesty or cowardice, nor ever de- sort our suffering comrades in the ranks; we will fight for the ideals and sacred things of the city, both alone and with many; we will re- vere and obey the city’s laws and do our best to incite u like respect in those above us who are prone to annul or set them at naught; we will strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of civic duty. Thus, EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. €. SATURDAY, JUNE 5 1926. in all these ways we will transmit this city not only not less, but great- er, and more beautiful than it was transmitted to us.’” Presbyterian Editor Resigns. MONTREAL, Quebec, June 5 (P).— Rev. Dr. Ephraim Scott, editor of the Presbyterian Record for the past 46 vyears, announced his resignation to the General Assembly of the Presby- terlan Church in Canada yesterday. He sald he would carry on his dutfes to the end of the year if it were neces- sary. Rev. Malcolm Campbell of Montreal recommended to the as- sembly that Dr. Scott receive a re- tiring allowance of $3,000 a year. During holiday times in Me: 'ml some street vendors have booths a block long. 0 Mother of Seven Asks Divortee. Mrs. Maude M. Youngs has filed suit for a limited divorce from E Youngs, a chiropractor. 'They married May 16, 1897, and b children. The wife rges that he husband deser dren in_February Attorneys Wilton J. Lambert, Iludolph H. Yea man and Austin F. Canfield for the wife. Woodmard & Lothrap 10th, 11th, F and G Streets A White Summer in Washington by Fashion is Again Assured White — the definitely accepted mode of the Summer season — sponsored by Paris— is presented by Wood- ward & Lothrop in fashions that smart women will wear in Washington as well as at the resorts of note. Madame Prefers White Frocks . —of georgette, smartly tucked or scal- loped—crepe de chine with stitching—voile with filet lace. From tailored models to dinner gowns. Sketched—Tucked and silk stitched georgette frock, $29.50. $16.50 to $39.50 Larger Women’s White Frocks Are designed on lines that impart slender- ness—of washable bubblette crepe, crepe de chine, tub silk and georgette. Sketched —White georgette dinner gown; $69.50. $22.50 to $69.50 Petite Women’s White Frocks In one and two piece styles—for daytime or evening—from crepe de chine to flutter- ing sheer chiffon. $22.50 to $39.50 The White Hose in the Mode —is the Jane Wandl hose—exclusive with us—in chiffon, with four-inch garter hem, $1.75; regular weight and chiffon, with lisle-lined garter hem, $2. All-silk chiffon hose, $3. All-silk hose, with fine Paris clock or lace clock, $2.50. For sports—imported white English derby ribbed hose, $3. Hoslery Section, First floor. In The Walnut Room White glistens—in gowns of Frostkrepe, modishly tailored, crepe Elizabeth, scal- loped and layer-on-layer of tulle combined with taffeta. Sketched—Replica of Miler Soeur’s famous cape-scarf gown, $50. $45 to $75 Madame’s White Coat —is of flannel, Mallinson crepe and Checkera cloth in zig-zag and basket weaves—in tuxedo and double-breasted styles. Sketched—Smart tuxedo coat of white Checkera cloth, $39.50. $19.50 to $39.50 Mademoiselle’s White Coat —is flannel, taffeta, homespun, tweed, f: or georgette—in youthful models. $19.50 to $65 White Sports Costumes To the fore—are the sweater and skirt com- bination —the two-piece jersey jumper frock—and the wool crepe imported two- piece frock. Sketched—White flannel skirt, $16.75; white coat sweater, $10.75. Skirts, $10 to $16.75 Sweaters, $5 to $15 Imported Frocks, $35 Jumper Frocks, $8.75 Apparel Sections, Third and Fourth floors." Mademoiselle’s White Frocks Airy, lightsome chiffon or georgette trim- med with taffeta—or in sports models of tub silk, bound with grosgrain ribbon. Sketched—Scalloped white crepe de chine two-piece frock, $25. $16.50 to $39.50 Junior Misses” White Frocks For graduation and for all Summer—are in one and two piece styles, of tub silks, crepe de chine, georgette with bertha col- lars, or capes, and lace-trimmed georgettes. Sketched—White georgette firock, with bertha collar, $29.50. $16.75 to $29.50 White Hats Top the Mode Charming models that are flattering—small hats or large capelines—of felt and hair— and, of course, small bangkoks and moires. Sketched—Graceful white hair capeline, $15. $5 to $25 White Shoes of Fashion In these smart Sandal, with crepe soles, $12.50; the White Kid Colonial Pump, with cuban heel, $12.50; the Tailored Pump, of white kid with buckled strap, $13.50; the Afternoon Pump, of white kid with one strap, $15. Shoe Section, Third floor. models—the Deauville .