Evening Star Newspaper, November 8, 1931, Page 52

Women of Diplomacy Interesting Interviews With Interesting Person- ages Now in Washington. BY PAULINE A. FREDERICK. Senora Dona Constance de Mada- riaga, wife of the Spanish Ambassador | to the United States, is tall and dig- | nified, with an engaging personality. Eyes of the kindest blue light up &n | expressive face. Hair which falls in soft waves from a_center part is drawn low at either side of her head and | held in place at the back with a Span- | ish comb. She is wearing a gown Of | white silk made on simple lines and set | off by a black and white scerf thrown ebout her shoulders | The Spanish touches to Senora de Madariaga’s _attire as well as her| knowledge of the' country itself might lead on> to think she comes cf the Spanish race. But let her spek, and & beautifully anglicised diction betrays | west of the English Channel. is that she was born in Patna, Indi, of Scotch parentage and reared in S-uth- ern England and Scotland, | These things, however, have appar- | ently made her no less an_authority | on_Spain and things Spanish. i * x % % “Nobility is dead, long live nobility!" ~—are the telling words that have etch- ed themselves into the policies of the new Spanish Republic. Such a conclu- | sion becomes inevitable after talking with this cultivated wcman. Of course, the leaders of the new or- der in the Therian Peninsula have not | restored the dukedoms and other titles which once were the glory of Castile. ‘When the monarchy with its majestic trappings was relegated into the ar- | chives of history and a new epoch be- | gan nobility of rank went with it. But the people of Spain, somewhat | like a great populace that mingles grief for a passing King with joy for the as- cending monarch, have overcome any regret for the loss of the old nobility in their exultation at the coming of the new, for the new is none other than a | nobility of mind based on training made | accessible to all. | ‘Thus, according to Senora de Mada- riaga, the first energies of the Spanish Republic have been directed toward edu- cating the great mass of Spanish citi- zens. Democracy has comge in this field @s well as in the government of Spain. To confirm its present educational purpose, the republic 1s not only provid- ing more and better buildings, equip- ment and teaching facilities, in addition to enforcing compulsory attendance laws, but it is also appointing to re- sponsible positions those who are highly educated. No more striking example of this is to be found anywhere than in the two persons who represent the Spanish Re- publican government in this country. Senora de Madariaga has the un- usual distinction of being the first woman to be graduated from the Uni- versity of Glasgow with double first class honors, for she took at the same time a master's degree in modern lan- guages, as well as one in philosophy and economics. She was also, upon her graduation from the university, awarded the Logan gold medal, which is given each year to the most distinguished graduate at Glasgow. After leaving Glasgow Senora de Madariaga went to Paris to do research work at Ecole des Chartes and Archives Nationales. At the same time a bril- liant young Spanish student was study- ing also in Paris at Ecole Pomechnx‘:le, The couple met and an acquaintanceship ‘was begun which culminated in Scot- Jand some months later, when the Scotch miss became the bride of the Spanish student, who was none other than Senor Salvador de Madariaga, resent Spanish Ambassador to the nited States. This one-time student in engineering came to his diplomatic post in Wash- ington from Oxford, where for the past three years he has occupied the chair of Spanish studies. ‘Two interesting little daughters, just entering their teens, complete the fam- ily of the Madariagas. * ok ok ok ‘With Senora deMadariaga as hostess, one can picture the charming salon of the embassy as a gathering place for the great. Its soft gray walls and deep violet furnishings form a sympathetic background for an assemblage which discusses nations and formulates gov- ernmental policies, mingling brilliant thought with wit and gay repartee. From time to time one can imagine that members of the group wander through the marble hall to the verdant tropical patio at the center of the em- bassy. And all the while Senora de Madariaga is moving about among her guests adding wit and wisdom to the discussions of the evening. ‘That she has much to contribute to such a gathering can scarcely be doubted. Scholar that she is—and trav- eler—these things have given her a wealth of information upon which to draw. More than that, her learning did not end with the completion of courses at Glasgow and Paris. Senora de Mad- ariaga is always learning, not because she feels she must, but because she | loves it. ‘Take for example Oriental philosophy =it is her stimulating hobby to read the philosophies of the East. “The mind of the East is so inter- | cause. miration for the great minds that have been developed there. she is enthusi- astic about the artistic talents that the East has put forth, especially as re- gards Chinese poreclain, of which she has a beautiful and interesting collec- tion. ok ok % Birth and education kept Senora de Madariaga far from the shores of Spain for many years. Following her mar- riage, however, she lived for a time in Madrid. But whether living in Spain or not, she has never railed to detect any slight degree of change in the sen- sitive political barometer, and to note the causes behind it. Why were the Spanish people able to make their ideal of a republic become a readity? was a question to which Senora de Madariaga responded quickly and with conviction. “A prople will not always live under censorship and military _dictatorship, che said. “Sooner or later they will rise up egainst such injustice. The Spanish people have been feeling these things | for a long time and bearing the suffer- ing entailed until the time should be ripe when they could :ccamglluh their purpose without bloodshed. The passing of the monarchy and the coming of the republic in such a peaceful manner was the inevitable denouement for which the people had been preparing after they made sure that relief would not be forthcoming at Madrid.” To the reminder that when he fled from Spain, Alphonso declared he had only suspended the monarchy tempo- rarily and that he would return, she laughed good-naturedly. “Alphonso did not suspend the monarchy.” she said. “It was sus- pended for him. Consequently, he cannot return until the people call him—an event that can scarcely be pictured by the wildest imagination.” ‘Then Senora de Madariaga pointed to instances which displayed the pop- ularity of republican advocates in Spain, even while the monarchy held nominal power at Madrid. “When thelmembe’rs ;;f“ L;le p;'esf:; cabinet were lodged in for signi the republican manifesto before the fall of the monarchy,” she said. “many people went to see them. In fact, there were so many visitors that waste- baskets were placed in the corridors of the jails to hold the calling cards. Many women brought flowers to the prisoners. “Later, when they were being prose- cuted before the Supreme Military Court for their activities, every one arose as the prisoners entered to indi- cate respect for them and for their It is needless to say that such prisoners received light sentences.” 2% % “There is no_religious question in Spain today,” Senora de dari declared. “Spain is a Catholic country and has no quarrel with Catholicism as such. “It is true that a number of Catholic convents have been burned,” she con- tinued, “but that was provoked by the pastoral letter of the Archbishop of Toledo and his rei to re the new government. Considering the situation, these riots, though regretta- ble, owing to the burning of so many buildings, stand out, if compared with similar events in history, from the fact that no lives were lost. The nuns were put into taxicabs and sent home before the buildings were touched, and there was no_looting, except in one single town. Even there, before the day was ended, a great part of the loot taken by hooligans was recovered by the citi- zens themselves and restored to th convents and churches.” W When the republic stepped into the hastily discarded shoes of the Spanish monarchy, the greatest tasks of the new government had not been accomplished. evils that were its inheritance from the previous regime had to be corrected and new adjustments were necessary to_changed conditions. There was the problem of education alluded to above. To those who had never had the opportunity, learning had 1o be made a democratic servant of the gieoplz that knew neither class nor con- ition. ~——Burlington Hotel— 1120 Vermont Avenue. Dec. 0500 Today’s Dinner—$1.00 12 to 2:30 and 5 to 8 P.M. Grapefruit Point Oyster Cocktail Hearts of Celery Queen Olives Chicken Gumbo Soup Consomme Fillet of Sole and Tartar Satce Brolled_Tenderloin Sieak and resh_Mushrooms % Fried Young Chicken, Country Style Baked Long Island Duckking and Apple Bauce Roast Young Turkey, Chestnut Dress- ng and Granberry Sauce Roast Leg of Spring Lamb & Mint Jelly Pl aspberry Ice Mashed Potatoes Sweet Potato Souffie Buttered Fresh String Beans Hearts of Lettuce and Thousand Island Dressing Fresh Pumpkin Ple & Whipped Cream Cherry Farfalt Baked Apple & Cream Vanilla or Chocolate Ice Créam Homemade Cake esting,” she declared. ‘“Oriental philos- ophers have concentrated so much on the beauty and mystery of life. Lao-tze is perhaps my favorite philosopher.” Then she spoke of this great philoso- pher who was a product of old China, | from whence have emanated so many philosophic and_religious codes. Lao- | tze went from place to place, about six | centuries before Christ, pointing the way to living that would render man immortal. This was especially possible, according to his code, through contem- plation of God and perfect tranquillity of the soul. “Lao-tze inculcated in his doctrine | ‘Vegetable Dinner. all fresh Vegetables and_Poa Esg Bpecial Luncheons Daily from 13 to c. — o Fried Chicken Dinner Every Day, $1.00 anquets, $1.25 Up Large Bridge and Dance Rooms This_dinner will be served again next Thursday between 6 and 8 p.m. Special concert The Walter Nessol Trio will play for you until nine . Overture, “Orpheus in the Under- 1 ..o worl . enbach Waltz. “Blue Danube™. . Strauss . Two ballads () \You Kridw Gaul (b, o a L o THE SUNDAY {ation and the welfare of Spain, the {-mm%oflme« army had to be re- ! duced. is was attempted in a just manner. Instead of turning out into Jthe streets, with no resources at all, men who had been trained for no posi- tions other than army officers, the min- ister of war retired many of them on full pay and closed the ranks to oncom- ,ing ones. Of course, there is Catalonia. The four provinces on the northeast coast of Spain, gravitating about the great industrial Barcelona, which comprise the region, are asking for state rights from Madrid. Thus Senora de Madariaga briefly outlined some of the grave questions with which the republic is wrestling, and the cutcome is not to be a land torn with factional strife and chafing under in- justices, but rather & new Spain, with house in order, ready to take its place about the council boards of the world. * x o % ‘With the coming of the republic in- ternational relations were greatly strengthened, according to Senora de Madariaga. “Spain has no desire for self-ag- grandizement,” she sald. “Her one steadfast purpose is to stabilize her own internal affairs that she may be placed i position to co-operate fully with IT"’S the cther countries of the world in in- ternational undertakings.” That Spain is eager to co-operate with international agencies which are endeavoring to bring peaceful relations | between nations, is Senora de Madari- aga’s firm conviction. One of the most important agencies of this type, she believes, is the League of Nations. | _“It is not the work the League does that has the most important effect, in my estimation,” she explained. “I feel that the greatest good has been psychological. At Geneva one finds |al minds working together on a | project, endeavoring to find a peaceful | way out of a complicated situation. | The atmosphere is one of co-operation, | working together for the same end. | After all, if world peace is to come, |and I believe it is, the mind must be made the first instrumentality through which it is to be brought abayt.” And Senora de Madariaga knows | whereof she speaks. Her husband | served for six years as director of dis- | armament of the League, and at his | side she was able to analyze the pos- sibilities of such an organization. o x ok “There is so much of lasting beauty | and greatness in the culture of Spain,” | she said in conclusion. “But only a | people who is permitted to give ex- | pression its greatest longings and seek ess can make its contribu- best. republic is not here to destroy the world value of Spain that rests in its culture, but rather to save it.” | Senora de Madariaga declared with | conviction. | The interview was over—but one | strong impression remained. If all the | leaders of the republic have the same | idealism and faith in their cause that this charming woman, who was born | and educated be§ond their borders, has, | the new day for Spain is at hand. ;St‘ Patrick's Parish Card Party and Dance Tuesday evening the Sodality of St. Patrick’s parish will hold its annual card party, and a dance, which is to be given in conjunction with it, at the Arlington Hotel for the benefit of the Maryland missions. A partial list of patrons and pa- | tronesses includes those who have so | generously contributed to this worthy cause: Miss Alice Brick, Miss Daisy Brick, Mr. J. J. Cain, Mr. James Madi~ | son Carroll, Mrs. C. H. Clark, Miss Mary E. Coffey, Miss Josephine Con- | nolly, Mrs. M. J. Dugan, Mrs. Agatha | Evans, Miss Jennie Glennan, Miss Mary Greeley, Mrs. Agatha Haines, STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, NOVEMBER 8, 1931—PART THREE. Miss Loretta A. Hannan, Mr. J. J. Howley, Mrs. Mary A. Johnson, Miss Rose DeL. Johnson, Miss Minnie Koerppen, Miss Elizabeth Lynn, Miss Julia F. Martin, Miss Bertha McCann, Miss Elizabeth Milovich, Miss Nannie V. Mitchell, Miss Annie F. Murphy, Dr. 'Malley, Mrs. J. D. Prosise, Mr. Percy Saffell, Miss Annie Shanahan, Mrs. Emile Sheahin, Mr. Frank Sher- lock, Mrs. J. E. Sullivan, Mrs. Frances Thuee, Mr. Joseph P. Tumulty, Senator David I. Walsh and Mrs, Edward Douglas White. D. A. R. 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