4 ¥ WASHINGTON.—It has been often said that politics makes strange bed- fellows. It does that many times. Seldom, if ever, however, has there been more unfamiliar faces extend- ing beyond the same bed linen as occurred recently in congress. The political bed served as a temporary resting place for most of the Repub- licans, a flock of anti-administra- tion Democrats and a sizable collec- tion of ‘“‘yes’” men from the New Deal camp. It was such a ludi- crous combination that my memory harkened back to the legend of the Kansas wheat fields where it has been said that owls, prairie dogs and rattle snakes nest together below ground. Two great national policies, breast fed and clothed by the New Deal, were the issues that brought about the strange alignment of politicians. One question was whether President Roosevelt should be allowed to keep his ‘‘emergency’’ power to tinker with the currency and to buy silver, both domestic and foreign, at prices that provided a subsidy for silver producers. The other question in- volved this nation’s position in its relations with other powers—com- monly referred to as ‘‘neutrality” legislation. It ought to be noted, in passing, morous combination of conservative and radical political warriors deliv- ered a series of uppercuts to the point of Mr. Roosevelt's political chin. They did it several times. Mr. Roosevelt did not like it. He tactics, which was wh But his shrill cry tics was predicated upon argument quite as silly as the political align- ment which brought about the tem- porary defeat, Trade Brings About Some Strange Combinations While Mr. was as full strikes me that it probably was less to be condemned than the action of some of the members of the senate in the same series of controversies. The strangest of combinations among the politicians evolved from a trade between the Republicans and the portion of the majority in he senate to which I have referred. Senators from silver yroducing states, some Democrats e New Dealers, and the Repu made a deal—a very polite description of the tran ion. It that the silverite se votes to ti seeking velt's change the v: the dollar, The Republicans wanted to put an end to the admis atic of silver produced United States. In return for the silverite votes on these issues, the Republicans g the silverites their votes to increase tne price paid for silver mined in this country. The Republicans gave the silver producers an additional subsidy of about 13 cents an ounce, or agreed to stand for that much. It was a rotten combination, a trade that smells. I have long ar- gued that silver purchase at prices above the market was typical of a great deal of the theory that domi- nates current administration poli- cies, but that senate combination on the basis which we know cannot jus- tify, nor be justified by, the desire to correct unsound policies. There was an old demagogue in the senate some years ago who said, in a flight of oratory, that “it is sometimes necessary to rise above principle for the party's sake.” His soul ought to rest in peace, forever, because his goal was more than achieved by the rare political trade among the senators and by the type of argument Mr. Roosevelt made in demanding retention of his “emer- gency” powers over money. No Attack Made by Anyone Upon Stabilization Fund While Mr. Roosevelt was only temporarily defeated in his pro- gram for control of the money of the country, it might be well to review the shallow argument he put up as the reasons why the “emergency” powers should be continued. He said, for example, that taking away his control of the dollar and the right to subsidize silver was like layipg up half of the navy’s ships in the navy yards. I do not follow that analogy, so I will forget about that one. The other argument was that withdrawal of the power to de- value the dollar would place the na- tion's currency again in the hands of the Wall Street gamblers. Mr. Roosevelt said they would speculate in currencies and that there would ‘be trade wars again, It was the same old story: When you have no other goat, jump on Wall Street, But it is well just here to point out one phase of the situation that resulted largely from the stubborn- ness of the President. Throughout the battle with the senate over the so-called monetary bill, there never was an attack by anybody upon the hey were. the tac- Roosevelt's worked 80 to take v'8 purchase i 5 PUrcChiaset ¢ outside of the stabilization fund, also an emergen- cy propesition. There is $2,000,000,- 000 in that fund and it is managed by the treasury which seeks, by pur- chase or sale of foreign currencies, to maintain some even relationship between American and foreign mon- ey. It has worked well. It will be continued, without a doubt, and it certainly should be. Look Pretty as a shines like the millions of dollars of unneeded and useless silver that has been purchased by subsidy pay- ments. The stabilization fund is the ulation in currencies, not the Presi- dent's power to devalue the dollar. But because Mr. Roosevelt insisted on all of the powers being continued beyond June 30, of this year, the whole thing went smash. Thus was necessitated new legislation to get even the good parts of the program. Roosevelt Takes Command Of Situation; Program Flops Mention ought to be made of how the whole program crashed, or was tossed out. When the Republicans and the Democrats and New Deal- ers from silver states made their deal, it appeared that Mr. Roose- velt would be satisfied to continue to buy silver from American producers and to operate the stabilization fund. But he wasn't. He rushed to Wash- ington from his Hyde Park, N. Y., estate and took command. The bill which the senate had subjected to emasculation under the strange-bed- fellow combination originated in the house, It has to be sent back to the house, therefore, to have amendments considered. h meant a conference between specis delegations from the house and the senate, id here was wher Roosevelt got busy. He directed the house delegation to refuse the sen ate iments, and the conference delegation, being heade up by Majority Leader Barkle other equally ferv Senator Wagner of New York, and a sometimes New Dealer, Byrnes of South Carolina, yielded to the de- nands of the administration. AE. #¥33 amend sSenaic That circumstance is not unusual in legislative affairs. But it thought the senate coalition of Re- publicans silverite was senators ne sort of not hap- ened nad They had the element of time on their side, how- ever, and so they engaged in *‘legiti- mate discussion’ of the amend- ments, of the perfidy of the silver- ite senators, of Mr. Roosevelt's rea- sons and other things, until after the witching hour of midnight. The whole thing ended on a sour note. Voting Usually Reflects Sentiment of the People So the circumstances as we have or the senate New Dealers. It was a pretty low grade of politics, but it disclosed one thing: there is rath- er large representation in the house and the senate which has lagging confidence in Mr. Roosevelt. Now, pursuing that further, I have noted the usual voting of house and sen- ate rather reflects the sentiment throughout the country. I think this lack of confidence in Mr. Roosevelt is further shown by the long drawn-out battle over what powers the President.should have in O LITTLE MISSY and \J Sweet Sixteen are dated up for just one party after another this summer? Hearts set all a flutter as to de make young moderns look a picture ‘hich leads wh {i wherefore of This group as the compar of ad an that ge SiiK organcies 3 are season The outstanding characteristic he new sheer frocl 8 that reminisc hions. To give impl freely ir 8 as flounces, dais knot or flower appliques, anc newest gesture is the revival gay ribbons (supposed to change the color of your ribbons to tune to your mood) run through yards and yards of beading, just like in the old-fashioned days. ‘he majority of party frocks look very bouffant with their wide skirts, and the most ultra models have nipped-in waistlines like heirloom daguerrotypes portray, for the Picture in trend at present is more and more to wasp } The in Civil war waist times have ; knee-deep flounce gives added Iness about the aif he dimin- as shown is enough I's heart. the other ie mad 8 mad wa Lill A styling trend very noticeable in the smartest new gowns is that of hirred waist. The new sheers yield to tl pleasingl ily done by $8 treatment very The shirring can be eas- the home dressmaker, by loosening the tension of one's sewing machine and lengthening the stitch. Then when the machine stitching is done pull the top thread and even shirring will result. Thin paper placed under chiffon while stitching keeps material flat. It tears away easily. {Released by Western Newspaper Union.) Lumber-Jacket Top Mr. Roosevelt has asked for rights if they are sold for cash and car- of the purchasing nation. Some of the things he has sought seem to me to be reasormable, but the house has not thought so, and 1 expect the senate will have many words to say about them also, There is so much stalling and maneuver ing and efforts to save political faces that certain conclusions are inescap- able. I referred to the lack of con- fidence in Mr. Roosevelt displayed in several ways. It is perhaps more manifest with respect to the neu trality question than in any other way. Indeed, it has been gossiped around Capitol hallways for a couple of months that congress will not ad. journ as long as international crises are popping around like firecrack- ers. That, of course, is an exag geration; but it is not exaggeration to say that a considerable number of senators and representatives do not want to leave Mr, Roosevelt an entirely free hand in international dealing. (Released by Western Newspaper Union.) The lumber-jacket influence con- tinues throughout summer fashions. So much so many of the daintiest sheer lingerie blouses are now made with belts (some worked with lace insertion and edging) that fasten over the skirt. Printed silk sheers such as pictured proclaim the new fad in this youthful lumber-jacket silhouette that has come in on the crest of the widely heralded “little girl” vogue. Note how its belt but. tons over the skirt. The remarka- ble thing about the silk that fashions this dress is that it is the new sani tized type, treated with process that scts as a deodorant, , Flare for Rubber ~ . Flowers Growing The idea of wearing the new rub- ber flowers as a corsage or bou- tonniere elsewhere than on the beach is gaining. These lovely flowers are too attractive to confine within a limited realm. Then, too, they are eminently practical, for soap and water will keep them fresh-looking indefinitely. Natural colors, grace of design and true reproduction of nature marks these corsages as outstand- ing. Anemones in pastel colors en- liven a swim suit with true artistry. Deep pink camelias are lovely to wear in an evening coiffure. Roses of realistically colored rubber and dahlias in colors true on sport jack- ets are ever so effective and out standing. Stripes Back in Fashion Picture The cycle of fashions continues to revolve and now the indicator stops at 1015, the era of the Castle walk and, from the sartorial standpoint, of stripes. But striped materials in the hands of the modern designer have a spicy verve wholly different from those recorded in the fashion books of al- most a quarter of a century ago. One of their paramount virtues is that they are slimming. However, their chief charm is that they lend themselves to such varied and ex- citing adaptions, Flowers and Snoods A charming even headdress, if you wear your hair g enough to use a snood, is the combination of snood and flowers. rn —— v h Wyeth Spears « 32 waa \V I . Ny . ud HOW.2 S bi N — ‘PATTERN TO “Lei RINGS — BD Cc FOLDED BIAS STRIP Make a pattern for chintz-covered lamp shades, “DEAR MRS. SPEARS: I have | have not secured their copies of a pair of lamps for my | these two books should send in dressing table, and 1 would like to | their orders at on no more use some of copies will be , When the to cove lain shades. Can present 3) Your choice tell me how this is done? C of the QUILT LEAFLET showing Here is a 36 aut patchwork for a living lor the RAGRUG LEAFLET, will It may be used for a shade of | be included with for both » offer avails you S10CK 18 sold. 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