Judge — April 19, 1930 — page 15: what you’re looking at

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Politics vs. Economics a la Young wen Youne hi He has made another speech which should have far-reach- ing effect. Not that it was sensatior that it put forth brand-new ideas. Its importance is in the clarity and grace with which it phrases certa ideas that other publicists handle awkwardly, obscurely and dully. Since this speech was delivered last month at the University of California, a whole lot of people know a whole lot more about the relationships of poli- ties and economics, and we hazard the guess that many of these winged words will be flying for years to cow through oral quotation and reprint. In fact, we propose to do our part by quoting a number of them here Mr. Young is talking of tl math of the World War: fter the military had suspended its act in the tragic dra Politics and Economics again came on the stage. Politics, as she advanced to the footlights, had never seemed so charming. after- “True, there was on the stage also a modest being, ragged in clothing, dered in her senses, known as Economics. No one paid much atten- tion to her in comparison with their lovely idol. Truly, Politics was mis- tress of the world. “Had not Economies always been a seullery maid? “Politics now gocs on tour, always taking her bedraggled associate with her, because even Politics knows that Economics must do the work, “Tf I show some dislike for Politics tod. it results largely from my ex- perience with her in P. Charm- ing as she may be at times on the stage, she is often petulant and petty, and always selfish in the dressing- rooms; and, habitually, she puts a low estimate on the intelligence of her audience, “Wringing her hands in despair, Politics finally called to Economics and said: ‘If I give you the oppor- tunity will you try to save the show “Politics in America wm start n which polities cannot. stop. Il, we must remember that poli- tics and economics are not the masters of men—they are their servants. “Merely because I have spoken of onomics and politics I would not wish you to think that I consider them in any sense ends in themselves. Back of them stand myriads of human face some young, some old, some prospe ous, some needy, some charitable, some selfish, some generous, some envious, but all vitally affected not only in their material but in their cultural and spiritual development by these organi- ations, political and economic, which they have imposed upon themselves. “And one word more. Ameri too rich to be loved. She is well ugh off to be envied. The attitude of the world toward her will be largely fluenced by her spirit.” We offer no apology for taking up so much space with these que from one of the greatest addresses yet made by one of the greatest men of our generation. is n- ions The Dutch Treat Gets a Trial G kts do have some ideas after on this proposal that all colle: dates should be Dutch. Here is one from a West Virginia intransigean “A girl enjoys herself just twic much when she knows a boy thinks cnough about her to spend some money on her. The age of independence for girls is passing. Already long skirts and long hair have taken away her boyish appearance and actions. Why should she be made to spend her money just for the privilege of going place with a boy?” On the other hand a Maryland girl writes: “Any argument presented against your plan is silly. “Two of the most popular campuses are at West Point and Annapolis. The plan of the Dutch treat exists there 13 from force of necessity. midshipmen Cadets on limited budg and are allowed no spending money for dates. Funds from home, even, are prohibited. And yet each wee end, when guests are permitted, hun- dreds of girls (judged by many to be among the most attractive in the coun- try) flock to the proms and_ social functions. ‘They always pay their own way nd they continue to the ‘Dutch’ idea is no detriment to the popularity of the dates. You see, it can be done!” Here’s a girl after our own heart, if we may be permitted the For she eryone is w follow the leader. They admit you are right, but a false pride prevents any action, I have asked a number of girls to give the plan an actual trial. I will report what occurs in a few weeks.” We shall look eagerly for her re- port and shall pass it along to our readers. come. Sure hrase. * * * Hewvare and Princeton seemed to get along all right across the chess boards in the recent intercolle- te championship. Why not try it in on the gridiron and diamond? Or is it supposed that only in the lofty ess can dwell, and that if the low-brow letes of the two colleges should come into physical contact again they would turn the playing field into a sha One Thousand Laws Repealed! N thousand dead or conflicting law welcome this definite proof that laws are not sacrosanct, that a law once passed does not have to be loved, hon- ored and obeyed forever, and that re- peal is really a practicable process. This remark is apropos not only of the laws illustrated on the opposite page, but also of several other laws we can think of. w Jersey has just passed two measures which repeal about one We R.JLW, comicbooks.com