anaheim-gazette 1919-11-27

Anaheim Gazette ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY ESTABLISHED 1870 Henry Kuchel, Editor and Proprietor. SUBSCRIPTION PER YEAR ... $1.50 SIX MONTHS ... $1.00 THREE MONTHS ... $ .50 Entered at the Anaheim Postoffice as second-class matter. AMERICANISM VS. INTERNATIONALISM President Wilson and his faithful followers in the Senate, who suffered such a signal defeat in their efforts to commit the United States to the British League of Nations covenant, now threaten to carry the matter to the court of last resort, the people, making it the principal issue in the campaign of 1920, with Senator Hitchcock probably as the party's candidate. The Republicans are gleefully waiting announcement of the league as an issue and will welcome it with open arms. The President evidently has not learned anything from recent election returns. When on his tour to the Pacific coast he mistook the flattery of those who immediately surrounded him for the sentiment of the whole population, and sent word back to Washington that 80 per cent of the people favored the monstrosity which he brought back from Paris and arrogantly ordered the Senate to ratify without crossing a "t" or dotting an "i." Several elections have been held since he made his memorable tour, but the returns have had no significance for Mr. Wilson who still believes, apparently, that the people will sustain him. The treaty of peace, it will be remembered, was not rejected by the Republicans but by the Democrats at Mr. Wilson's command, who refused to accept the reservations safeguarding the United States, adopted by the Republicans and half a dozen patriotic Democrats. One of the most important of these reservations related to Article 10 of the covenant. It declared that the United States should not be forced into a war or send its armies to fight in foreign lands at the behest of the league council without the consent of Congress. Article 10 was the only part of the covenant Mr. Wilson himself wrote. He stated in his speeches that the adoption of this reservation would cut the heart out of the cove- The treaty of peace, it will be remembered, was not rejected by the Republicans but by the Democrats at Mr. Wilson's command, who refused to accept the reservations safeguarding the United States, adopted by the Republicans and half a dozen patriotic Democrats. One of the most important of these reservations related to Article 10 of the covenant. It declared that the United States should not be forced into a war or send its armies to fight in foreign lands at the behest of the league council without the consent of Congress. Article 10 was the only part of the covenant Mr. Wilson himself wrote. He stated in his speeches that the adoption of this reservation would cut the heart out of the covenant. It was a direct violation of our Constitution which gives to Congress alone the power to plunge us into war. Does Mr. Wilson believe the American people will sustain his attitude on Article 10 which abrogates the Constitution, takes this power away from our own representatives and gives it to a council of foreigners? Another thing which Mr. Wilson strenuously objects to is the reservation equalizing the voting power in the league. In substance the reservation means that in a dispute between the United States and England before the League, Great Britain shall not be allowed to cast six votes to our one. Will Mr. Wilson dare ask the American people to sustain him in his contention that the King of England shall have six votes to our one before a court in which a question of vital interest to this nation is involved? Here are a few more of the reservations adopted by the Republicans and the handful of loyal Democrats in the Senate. Is there a red-blooded American who can find a flaw in one of them, or would dare vote against them should they be made an issue? Read them carefully. Mr. Wilson and his thirty-five sycophant followers in the Senate will probably ask you to repudiate them at the polls. If they do the issue will be Americanism vs. Internationalism—whether the American people will continue to govern themselves or be subordinate to a council composed of representatives of Great Britain, Japan, Hayti, Hedjas, South Sea Islands, Siam, China, Yam Yam, etc., etc. "The United States reserves to itself exclusively the right to decide what questions are within its domestic jurisdiction and declares that all domestic and political questions relating wholly or in part to its internal affairs, including immigration, labor, coastwise traffic, commerce, the suppression of traffic in women and children and in opium and other dangerous drugs, and all other domestic questions, and all questions affecting the present boundaries of the United States and its insular and other possessions are solely within the jurisdiction of the United States and are not under this treaty to be submitted in any way either to arbitration or to consideration of the Council or of the Assembly of the League of Nations, or any agency thereof, or to the decision or recommendation of any other power." "No mandate shall be accepted by the United States under Article XXII, Part 1, or any other provision of the treaty of peace with Germany, except by action of the Congress of the United States." "The United States will not submit to arbitration or to inquiry by the Assembly or by the Council of the League of Nations, provided for in said treaty of peace, any questions which in the judgment of the United States depend upon or relate to its long established policy, commonly known as the Monroe Doctrine, said doctrine is to be interpreted by the United States alone and is hereby..." "No mandate shall be accepted by the United States under Article XXII, Part 1, or any other provision of the treaty of peace with Germany, except by action of the Congress of the United States." "The United States will not submit to arbitration or to inquiry by the Assembly or by the Council of the League of Nations, provided for in said treaty of peace, any questions which in the judgment of the United States depend upon or relate to its long established policy, commonly known as the Monroe Doctrine, said doctrine is to be interpreted by the United States alone and is hereby declared to be wholly outside the jurisdiction of said League of Nations and entirely unaffected by any provision contained in the said treaty of peace with Germany." "The United States withholds its assent to Articles CLVI, CLVII and CLVIII and reserves full liberty of action with respect to any controversy which may arise under said articles between the republic of China and the empire of Japan." "The United States understands that the Reparation Commission will regulate or interfere with exports from the United States to Germany, or from Germany to the United States, only when the United States by act or joint resolution of Congress approves such regulation or interference." "The United States shall not be obligated to contribute to any expenses of the League of Nations, or of the secretariat, or of any commission, or committee, or conference, or other agency organized under the League of Nations or under the treaty or for the purpose of carrying out the treaty provisions, unless and until an appropriation of funds available for that expense has been made by the Congress of the United States." “If the United States shall at any time adopt any plan for the limitation of armaments proposed by the Council of the League of Nations under the provisions of Article VIII, it reserves the right to increase such armaments without the consent of the Council whenever the United States is threatened with invasion or engaged in war.” "The United States reserves the right to permit, in its discretion, the nationals of a covenant-breaking state, as defined in Article XVI of the covenant of the League of Nations, residing within the United States or in countries other than that violating said Article XVI, to continue their commercial, financial and personal relations with the nationals of the United States." "Nothing in the treaty of peace with Germany shall, as against citizens of the United States, be taken to mean any confirmation, ratification or approval of any act otherwise illegal, or in contravention of the rights of citizens of the United States." FIRST THANKSGIVING Today we are observing the 130th Thanksgiving day established by act of congress and annually proclaimed by the President. The first presidential rpollamation fixing the date was issued by George Washington in 1789. It read as follows: "Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the Providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and whereas both houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me to recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness; Now, therefore, I do recommend and assign, Thursday, the twenty-sixth day of November next, to be devoted by the people of these States to the service of that great and glorious being, who is the eBneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or atht will be; that ye may then all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks for His kind care and protection of the people of this country, previous to their becoming a nation; for the signal and manifold merces, and the favorable interpositions of His providence, in the course and conclusion of the late war; for the great degree of tranquility, gree of temporal prosperity as He alone knows to be best." POLITICAL PARAGRAPHS Well, he didn't exactly keep us out of war, but he took Kentucky out of the Democratic column. The Oklahoma Democrats who were trimmed so beautifully in that special congressional election last week say they were the victims of "over confidence." What do you suppose it is that gives a Democratic candidate "over-confidence" these days? Socialists who would sacrifice all that legitimate union labor has gained in order that they may make labor organization vehicles for their own particular brand of political propaganda have unfortunately succeeded in the councils of labor. The sooner these politicians are unloaded the better for labor. If all the Americans were themselves thoroughly Americanized, the task of Americanizing the immigrants would be a comparatively easy problem. Anyway that presidential veto of the prohibition enforcement act brought the desired result in New Jersey; so it was not entirely in vain. Premier Clemenceau, of France, announces that he all along favored making the transactions of the peace conference SUSPENDED SENTENCE Held to answer from Justice court on a charge of non-support of his two minor children, Harrison E. Smith of Long Beach, following his arraignment in superior court and a plea of guilty entered by him, is under orders from Superior Judge Williams to pay $30 per month to Ruth E. Thomas of Seal Beach, who is suing Smith for an annulment of a marriage performed several years ago in this county. Judge Williams suspended pronouncement of judgment for two years. During this time Smith, according to the terms of the probation order, must stay away from Ruth Thomas, but will be permitted to visit the couple's children on two Sunday mornings of each month. The trial of the annullment suit brought by Ruth Thomas was set for January 16, pending the determination of a divorce action which Smith brought in the Los Angeles courts against his bonafide wife, to whom according to Clyde Bishop, Ruth Thomas' attorney, he was married several years prior to the time he went through the marriage ceremony with Ruth Thomas in this county. LOOKING UP LAW Anyway that presidential veto of the prohibition enforcement act brought the desired result in New Jersey; so it was not entirely in vain. Premier Clemenceau, of France, announces that he all along favored making the transactions of the peace conference public but yielded reluctantly to President Wilson and Lloyd George who insisted on secrecy. Another bit of light on that detectable declaration for "open covepants openly arrived at." RANCH FOR SALE We are offering for sale a 90-acre ranch located in San Bernardino County on a main boulevard. Thirty acres set to alfalfa, balance in oats. This is all irrigated land, has artesian well, can raise two crops per year, and seven crops of alfalfa, all fenced, good house and out-buildings, gas, electricity and water under pressure. Land is suitable for fruit growing. One half mile from store and postoffice. Price only $450.00 per acre. Might consider part trade. Dunn Bros. Co., Redlands, Calif. BOYS WANTED—In every city and town in Southern California, a bright, active High School lad over sixteen years of age, with executive ability, to organize and manage a business in his home town after school hours. A wonderful opportunity to gain valuable experience. Very profitable. Make application by letter in own handwriting to Cirulation Manager, "California" Magazine, The Examiner, Los Angeles, California. 10-16-t10 USED CAR BARGAINS USED CAR BARGAINS We have several used cars left which we are offering at bargains and any one wanting a used car will do well to see what we have and get our prices before buying. Every used car we sell is sent out with the guarantee of this firm that the car is in first-class condition and will give its owner good service. 1918 Scripps-Booth Roadster, new paint and top. Five tires, all new. Also has new seat covers. This car is a real buy. 1918 Studebaker, new paint and extra special top with large plate glass back and sides. This is a real bargain. 1919 Chevrolet, with side wind wings, bumpers, good rubber, spot light, tire lock and other extras. This car is in A-1 shape. Get our price on this car. 1913 Cadillac Seven Passenger Touring Car. Original paint, mechanically perfect and has six cord tires all nearly new. Car run less than 8000 miles. 1918 Oldsmobile Six, perfect mechanical condition, new paint and good rubber. This car will go in a few days at the price we offer it. 1918 Saxon Six Touring Car, in perfect condition and a real buy. 1915 Oakland Five Passenger Touring Car. Mechanically good. Priced right. Walter & Day Mitchell, Premier and Hudson Automobiles Sandusky Tractor Distributors for Orange County Walter Hodges, Salesman Corner Olive and Center Streets. Phone 511-W. ANAHEIM, CALIF. CONDENSED STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF THE First National Bank OF ANAHEIM As made to the Comptroller of the Currency, at the close of business Monday, Nov. 17, 1919. RESOURCES Loans and Discounts ... $1,033,073.71 U. S. Bonds, Etc. ... 177,000.00 Stock in Federal Reserve Bank ... 3,000.00 Bank building and fixtures ... 112,532.00 Cash, due from banks and U. S. Treasurer ... 345,624.24 Interest earned, but not collected ... 7,004.72 $1,678,234.67 LIABILITIES Capital stock, surplus and undivided profits ... $136,394.34 Circulation ... 50,000.00 DEPOSITS ... 1,491,840.33 $1,678,234.67 C. E. HOLCOMB, President F. C. BENJAMIN, Vice-Pres. CHAS. A. BOEGE, Asst. Cashier SAMUEL KRAEMER, Vice-Pres. M. C. GOFF, Asst. Cashier H. H. BENJAMIN, Cashier G. H. GOODALE, Asst. Cashier CONDENSED STATEMENT OF THE American Savings Bank (Owned by Stockholders of the First National Bank) at the close of business, Monday, Nov. 17, 1919. CONDENSED STATEMENT OF THE American Savings Bank (Owned by Stockholders of the First National Bank) at the close of business, Monday, Nov. 17, 1919. RESOURCES Loans ... $501,633.56 U. S. Bonds and Certificates ... 81,367.17 Cash and due from banks ... 50,284.20 $533,284.93 LIABILITIES Capital stock, surplus and undivided profits ... $64,062.64 DEPOSITS ... 569,222.29 $633,284.93 WM. J. SEJMANN, President F. C. BENJAMIN, Vice-President A. S. BRADFORD, Treasurer SAMUEL KRAEMER, Vice-President E. ZITZMANN, Cashier Combined Deposits, November 17, 1917 ... $956,436.19 Combined Deposits, November 17, 1918 ... $1,255,280.19 Combined Deposits, November 17, 1919 ... $2,061,062.62 does not believe there is any state law which provides for a county board of supervisors appropriating any money for flood control use in other counties. In that event, special legislation will be necessary before Orange county will be able to furds for use in connection with the plans for conservation of water in either Riverside or San Bernardino counties. Anaheim Gazette, per year, $1.50, payable in advance. Choice Orange Grove Properties have just listed for sale--no exchange: acres Valencia oranges 6 years old--absolutely perfect--heavy set for coming season the location just out of Anaheim. acres Valencia oranges 9 years old and ed with fruit for coming season--beautihome and location just out of Anaheim the state boulevard. acres Valencia oranges 7 years old and have never seen more vigorous and tiful trees--heavy with fruit. acres Valencia oranges--50 acres 6 years 10 acres 1 year old; splendid house, garage, tractor, team, tools, implets, electric pumping plant, etc. This beautiful home place. C. B. Berger Company "Headquarters for Good Groves"