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'i II i: EVENING STAB,
With Sunday Moraine Edition.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
THURSDAY.. .December 26, 1918
THEODORE W. NOTES. Editor
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A dispatch from Paris states that
the allied governments have decided
against further intervention in Russia
for the present, owing to the immense
difficulties and dangers of an expeditionary
movement. It is apparently
agreed that there shall be every effort
to aid in the restoration of order in
the former empire of the czar through
. the provision of supplies to districts
that can be reached without the aid of
armed forces and that encouragement
is to be given to those governmental
establishments that are not allied with
the bolshevik group.
Russia is in a sad state of chaos.
The bolsheviki arc in control over a
large part of the country, their authority
resisted feebly. Parts of the former
empire are now independent of
the central government?the Ukraine,
Finland and a section of Siberia. An
allied force occupies a small area in
the extreme north, with Archangel as
the base. The Czeclio-Slovaks hold a
long line in the east, abutting on Vladivostok.
Little is definitely known regarding
the true state of affairs. From time to
time come reports of outrageous oppressions
by the new masters, combining
the injustice of the radicals with
the atrocities of the Germans. Throughout
the land, however, there is dire
want. Supplies are scanty and badly
distributed.
Confidence in the bolshevik government
is wholly destroyed. Its origin
is smirched with inspiration from Berlin
and its leaders are directly accused
of Teutonic affiliations. That they can
work out an honest, progressive, substantial
government looking singly to
the welfare of the Russian people is
not expected. The animosities early
manifested against the bourgeois class
have gone to such lengths as to destrov
hoDe of a union of the substan
tial factors of the Russian people for
.just government under present auspices.
Without allied military intervention
the process of readjustment must be
slow, if it progress at all. Yet to send
an army into Russia would mean the
reopening of the war on a great scale.
It would be most difficult, probably
Impossible, to put an effective force
"into the country without arousing the
animosities of the people and rallying
tl.em, against their real interest, to
the aid of the de facto government.
At Paris the problem of Russia must
be attacked. It cannot be neglected.
A definite policy must be adopted. Russia
cannot be permitted to remain an
uncertain quantity in the world equation.
If there is to be no intervention
the hope rests with the Russian people
to take up directly the burden of overthrowing
the bolshevik government.
That means a renewal of the revolution,
which in turn means renewed
bloodshed.
There remains just a chance that the
bolshcviki, finding themselves isolated
from the family of nations, ignored in
the making of peace terms, and unable
to secure recognition, may yield the
task of seeking to establish an accepted
form of government. They can
have nothing to hope for from Germany.
Union with any factor in German politics
will add only to the penalties they
"titust eventually pay. Thus a moral
influence is exerted upon the Russians
to urge them to clean their own house
as a preliminary to inclusion in the international
organization that is contemplated
as a guarantee of peace and
As usual, the letter carrier worked
hard for his merry Christmas and
proved an able and tireless assistant to
Uncle Sam as well as Santa Ciaus.
The Speakership Contest.
The contest for the speakership of
the Sixty-sixth Congress may become
warm, but there seems no reason to expect
it to become bitter, and produce
consequences injurious to the republican
party. Mr. Mann and Mr. GiHett
have served in the House together for
a long time, are republicans of the
same school, and know each other well.
Either would make an excellent presiding
officer, with whom the other in
any capacity on the floor could cordially
co-operate.
A memorable eontest was that between
Mr. Carlisle and Mr. Bandail
thirty-odd years ago. The two men
were personal friends, bat differed radically
on the tariff, the Kentuckian
representing the anti-protection, the
Pennsylvanian tire protection, school.
Mr. Carlisle achieved an easy victory,
but subsequently Mr. Bandail led a
movement in the House which defeated
the tariff bill introduced to express
the Carlisle triumph. This emphasized
the division in the democratic party
cn the tariff question, and became a
doctor in the defeat of Mr. Cleveland
"iour years later for re-election. _
* - Thomas B. Beed and William llb fcinley
etrttiptafl for Ilia usakiuililii
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in 1891, but upon terms that caused
no unpleasantness between themselves,
and no untoward results to the party.
Mr. Beed in the chair proved to be the
man for the emergency, and five years
later Mr. McKinley was elected President
of the United States.
The contest between Mr. Mills and
Mr. Crisp was bitter, but not personally
so. The two men esteemed each
other. But while Mr. Mills was an
extreme and aggressive low tariff advocate,
Mr. Crisp held conservative
tariff views; and when the latter won,
conservatism won. Mr. Springer of
Illinois, and not Mr. Mills, was made
chairman of ways and means, and the
tariff bills he introduced?tagged "pop-1
gun Dins?iauea 01 enactment, upon
re-election to the speakership, Mr.
Crisp made Mr. Wilson of West Virginia
chairman of ways and means; i
and it was under the latter's leader-!
ship the tariff bill was framed which
caused the split between Mr. Cleveland
and Mr. Gorman.
Both Mr. Mann and Mr. Gillett are
protectionists, though they may not
agree altogether as to rates or schedules.
But New England and the middle
country do not differ so much on
the tariff question as should produce
serious difficulties when the next House
takes up tariff revision on the scale
made necessary by the war, and to
raise the greatly increased revenue
now required by the government.
The President and Peace.
me .rresiaent s aaaress at <_naumont
did not contain the case he will
present at Versailles, as'some reports
had promised. What he said was in
keeping with the occasion. He was
present to congratulate the American
soldiers on their achievements in the
war, and express to them officially the
admiration and gratitude of the folks
at home. He spoke with characteristic
case and fluency, and his visit was
a success.
Expectation now turns to the addresses
he will deliver during his visit
to England. Several are scheduled. He
will be in consultation with the king
and the king's ministers about the Versailles
business. He will be full of
matter relating to peace. But if he
refers to it in public at all, will it be
in terms other than general? Shall
we know more than before about the
real position he will take at the peace
conference?
As a matter of fact, since the President
took nobody at home into his con
naence Derore sailing, wny snouiu iie
speak definitely until the conference
meets 1 Why compliment any particular
foreign public over the American
public and the United State3 Senate T
This question may properly be
asked: When he does speak, will the
President speak as he thought to speak
when he left home? Have his views
been changed or modified by the conferences
he has held since landing?
And, most important of all, have his
opinions and purposes been changed
or modified by the speeches that have
been made in the Senate on the question
of peace and what they foretell?
Foreigners may not have the fullest
conception of the Senate's part in a
peace-making function, but the President
has. He is both a commentator on
the Constitution and a student of our
general history. He knows?no man
better?the processes of our institutions.
Senators who have spoken have
spoken very plainly. Those to follow
should copy the excellent example. It
is the time of times for plain speaking.
And the more plainly senators
speak now, before the Versailles meeting
begins, the more plainly the President
must speak when his time comes.
No instrument of as great scope or
moment has ever been laid before the
Senate as that expected as the result
of the Versailles meeting; and on
every account it should be drafted, so
far as we are concerned, in the full
light of what its reception by that body
is likely to be.
The holiday climate has brought regret
to the boy with the sled and
skates. But it brought joyous relief
to the man who is expected to handle
the snow shovel.
Europe regards a league of nations
as an admirable theory which must be
defined before there can be hope of its
becoming a condition.
The formalities attending the visit
of President Wilson again bring the
lord mayor of London to universal and
admiring attention.
Owing to various delays in transmission
this year's Christmas greetings
will have numerous postscripts.
The Jewish War Belief Fond.
Beginning today a campaign is to be
conducted, lasting four days, for the
raising of additional funds for the relief
of Jewish peoples who have been
ofri/ilrnn Vtvr tho way in rarinno londfl
Ol>l SV-Sat-*S VUV ntU| AM mwuuu
A total of $15,000,000 is asked from
the country at large, and of this sum
$00,000, it is hoped, will be contributed
by the people of Washington.
The capital has been asked for many
contributions daring the war and none
of the appeals has been unheeded. It
has met all requisitions upon its purse
liberally and gladly, and it is to be
beliered now that this latest petition
will be as quickly and fully answered.
Throughout the war the Jews of Europe
have been terribly mistreated.
Hundreds of thousands of them hare
been starred and abused and many
hare been slain. Objects of persecution
in some of the warring countries
in times of peace, they were set upon
fiercely when hostilities began, and
they hare lost ererything they possessed.
This fund is aaaAat to save the lires
without food, clothing and shelter.
They have no means of sustenance.
Were it not for the efficient Jewish
War Belief organization they would
have perished in far greater numbers.
The fund asked is, in comparison with
other war work sums, moderate in
amount, but it will be most effective
if promptly supplied.
Washington's $60,000 should be sub- i
scribed quickly. There is no positive
limit to the sum that the District can
profitably and effectively furnish. |
Every dollar over the quota will be
helpful. Let this subscription be made
in record time, people of all faiths
and denominations co-operating. This
is not a sectarian appeal. It is a cry
for humanity.
The Returning District Troops.
In arranging for the return to Camp
Meade for muster out of the District
troops who are now arriving from Europe
provision should assuredly be
made for their entrance into Washington
before they are dismissed from the
service. The capital should have an
opportunity of honoring these men in
some public manner, as by a parade
and review. In general, the plan now
is to hold them in camp near New
Vnrlr for a fnrtnicht and then to nlace
them at Camp Meade, from which
point they will be given furloughs to
visit their homes until the time arrives
for their final discharge from the
service.
It can surely be so managed as to
bring these men into the District in a
body before they are put in camp
awaiting dismissal. Otherwise they
cannot possibly be given a proper welcome
in a body. If the military authorities
will so schedule their movement
as to permit there can be no"
doubt that the citizens of Washington
will eagerly grasp the opportunity to
organize a suitable reception for them,
even if they are merely to pass
through the city on a looping course
from camp to camp.
Kerensky is offering suggestions as
to the attitude of the allies toward
Russia. He had an opportunity to exert
much influence at one time, but
scarcely qualified as one competent
to serve even in an advisory capacity.
The picture of the aged man being j
chased off the map by the sturdy infant
representing the new year is j
again due. It is fortunate that mortal I
development and decline do not proceed
bo rapidly.
If high prices and high wages could
be reduced simultaneously instead of
waiting on each other some serious
problems might be simplified.
Leaving the U. S. A. did not prevent !
President Wilson from enjoying the
home spirit by taking Christmas dinner
with the American soldiers.
Seizure of the Hohenzollern proper- j
ties would indicate a German inclina- i
tion to regard the ex-kaiser and sons j
as alien enemies.
j
Politics has not precisely adjourned, j
But the really big politics has moved i
from various portions of the world to 1
Paris.
Like so many irresponsible disturbers,
the bolsheviki got their start by
posing as radical reformers.
Being no longer able to fight, the
Prussians hope at least for a quarrel.
The "reducing" fad reached Big
Bertha with sudden efficiency.
SHOOTING STARS.
bt philander johnson.
Matter of Principle.
"You haven't given much advice
lately."
"No," replied Senator Sorghum.
"I'm definitely opposed to all useless
And 'mid the laughter growing less
They heard the minstrel sigh,
"Farewell to Folly's thoughtlessness.
The town has gone bone dry."
No more the brimming bowl they hail.
No more the flagon flows.
Each ruddy cheek begins to pale;
Likewise each ruddy nose.
There sounds the click of castanets
As dancing moments fly;
I The skeleton the pace now s0ik.
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Home Helpfulness.
"I was tempted," said Mr. Meekton,
"to give Henrietta a moving picture
machine for Christmas."
"Is she to lecture!"
"Not in public. But I had an idea
that maybe some of those long talks
she gives me would be more interesting
if they were illustrated."
Looking to the Futnre.
It's "Happy New Year" far and wide,
And nations soon will be agreed
On resolutions which provide
For Happy New Years guaranteed.
Freedom.
"What is your idea of freedom of
the seas!"
"A chance to make a trip across
without being shut up in my stateroom
with seasickness."
Annual Impression.
"So you think things are to be less
expensive!"
"Yes. But I always feel that way
on comparing the price tags with those
before Christmas."
A Lament by J. Barleycorn.
A skeleton, they used to say,
Doth haunt each banquet hail.
When revelers became too gay.
A limited number of STUTZ
1919 four and six passenger
models will be available for
delivery in January.
We will also be able to deliver
a few roadsters and four
and six passenger models in
February.
Leave your order today!
Motor Company of
Washington,
24th & M Sts. Phone W. 710-711
The next time
you buy calomel
ask for
^lotaLs
The perfected calomel
compound tablets that
are safe and free from
the customary nauseating
and sickening effects.
Medicinal virtues retained
and improved by adjuvants
and correctives.
In Sealed Packages
20 doses for 35 cents
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Two men came pushing a
piano out of a music store. i
A wagon was backed upi to "
the curb. The men picked -j 1
up the piano and put it on a I _ I
wooden "horse"; another l J XI CJ V? V- 1 CX J
signal and they put the
sir iS.' issin. rf- Wome" s*yThis Is
fort or exertion.
Six other men would have
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groanea anu perispireu anu
cursed half an hour getting
that piano into the wagon. Ty*??d"H-|<3 9 fn 8
And would probably have X^CngXnS, A TO O
scratched it all up in the
bargain.
Take a tip from these draymen.
No difference what |~
you have to do, learn HOW
to do it easiest, quickest |
and most efficiently. , . _ ~
It pays all concerned. There are pumps, boots, o.
and every other purpose
Choose from white, brown
white reignskin and can
cloth slippers.
Each and every pair will j
2nd Floor?Lansburgh & E
Extraordinary Reduclti
1/ . Beautiful Coats, Suits a
j CJxX Them Represent the Nc
/ ^% terial Is Fully Represen
j j Variety of Colors?All S
w-w-r , -? A
Coats That Were $31.45 to $
Suits That Were $25.00 to $
Dresses ThatW ere $18.90 to
Tw? Extra Special Lets d
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Winter Coats Winter
Values Up to $35.00 Values Up t
$1890 $29
Sizes 16 t(* 44. Sizes 16 to 44.
Coats made of broadcloth, kersey, Coats made of Nc
burella, melton, velour, etc. pompom, silvi
Colors are navy, black, sand, taupe, broadcloth, etc.
.Uii.n Plentv of navv blu
F*u"'>
Both fur and self trimmed. as as a" c^^ie
Lined throughout with guaranteed Mostly all silk linei
Sol lining. Luxuriously fur trii
Don't miss seeing this lot of extra You never saw bel
good coats. these for the mon
Second Floor?Lansburgh & Bro.
Remnants
Up to 75 c Wash Goods \T7 1 T"
at29cYd Woolen L
Thousands of yards of White ^ Cut fro
Goods, such as Dimities, Cnmt Yon
Voiles, Poplins, Crepes,
Lawns, India Linens, Ba- $3.50 Yar
tiste, Nainsook, Long
II cloth, GamDric, ranama /-i r4 .
Check, Mull, etc. Choose from
Colored Wash Goods, as Print- panama, or 50-inch bla
ed or Plain Voile. Lawn, Extra qualities navy bl
| Crepe. Sateen. Suitings, Mer- lot of Priestley blacks.
?r,izcd , Poplin, Gingham, coming early for. Be
bilk and Cotton Fabrics. . <M A<
Also White and Colored Out- P $3-50. Choice, $1.4.
. ing Flannelette. 3rcj Floor?Lansburgh & 1
First Floor?Lansburgh & Bro. ?
Neponset And Otliei
m Hodges' Fiber
Clearance of Odds and Ends
Cretonnes, Marquisette,
Curtain Nets, Curtain
Voile and Silkolme
At 17c Yard
Values l>p to 45c Yard
To close out short bolts of these materials we offer them at i
price that will clear our stocks of all odds and ends lef
after a busy season.
Heavy Quality Cretonnes, in light or dark floral effects.
36-inch Curtain Nets, in white, cream or ecru.
Marquisette finished with tape-edge borders.
Silkolines in pretty floral designs.
Fourth Floor?Lansburgh & Bro.
sofLansburgh &'Bro. 1
3ur Greatest After-Xmas
Le Starts With a JLiang
the One Big Sale of the Year That Affords Big
Opportunities for Saving
Widths AAA to D I
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Values from $6.00 to $15.00
itfords and evening slippers, for dress, business, house, walking !
, black, gray, tan and combinations of colored leathers. Also i
>vas boots and oxfords; satin, brocade cloth, kidskin and silver
;ed manufacturers of Brooklyn, N. Y. :j
gfive long service. i
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izes in the Lot From 16 Up / ^ j
t rrr\ en XT d?CIA H7 , _ ^1 in fit!
1MOW yzyj.VL TO tpii^OO
165.00, Now $16.66 to $110.00
$89.50, Now $12.60 to $59.66
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0 Value A $3.50 Value
:ly woven, reversible Size 4.6x4.6, a useful size for hall or
leat all-over design. kitchen. These rugs come in either wood
t or green coloring. or tile patterns and colors.
$4.95 Cre x de Luxe U
Rugs
Best quality Crex Grass Rugs, in QO j
size 3x6 feet. Choice of green, . a/O
tan, rose or blue colors mm
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d. Choice at, .Yard. --)
rool tan tweed, 54-inch all-wool navy blue, black or brown
ck and white suitings. Many good dress and skirt lengths,
ue French serge. Fine silk and wool poplins. A miscellaneous
54-inch all-wool coating plaids, etc. First choice is worth
prompt. Displayed on large tables for easy selection. Values
9.
Bro.
p Felt-Back Linoleums
Leal $1.00 Value ^
e mill price and is about what other A J^Q. I
inants. We are closing out a few /u BB "
ality, heavy grade, felt-back Lino- ' ZL^L j g* y j ?
are yard. Included in the lot is a X Cl?
Oilcloth in tile pattern. Be on hand
ire in this wonderful bargain. J
lids. 51510 49 ! Conrfoleum Ru?s. $1.65 III i
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