anaheim-gazette 1921-12-22

Anaheim Gazette ESTABLISHED 1870 ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY 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 OFFICIAL CITY PAPER GOVERNMENT PATERNALISM; GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP Chas. H. Markham, of the Illinois Central, and W. W. Atterbury, of the Pennsylvania railroad, are prominent and highly esteemed men who have recently reiterated in an impressive way the assertion that government supervision is a serious handicap to the effort to attain efficiency in railroad management. Mr. Atterbury advances the opinion that there must either be less government restriction or the government must take over the roads entirely. The matter is placed in a little different light by Mr. Markham, who says: "The railroads perform a public service and it is proper that their service should be subject to supervision of the public's representatives. But when these representatives become so numerous, so powerful and so conflicting that they represent a burden upon the public, when their duties are so construced as to usurp the functions of management, then it is that the public itself must call a halt." There will be general agreement with the Atterbury idea that if governors compared with the recent world war, British bankers, economists and the British parliament know that to wait until conditions settle before passing tariff laws and other laws protecting home industries would be suicidal, for if nothing were done to promote these industries until world-wide conditions began to assume normalcy, there would be no industries by that time to protect. Great Britain has long retained her position as the leading commercial nation of the world because she has been (from her standpoint) patriotic enough and (from the standpoint) selfish enough to take time by the forelock and make ample preparations for protection of her domestic and foreign commerce. The most recent illustration of this policy, which she has pursued for generations, is the new tariff law which went into effect in the United Kingdom October first, last. This tariff law is very appropriately designated the "Safeguarding of Industries Act." It is very evident that the British parliament does not agree with a certain school thought in America that it is impossible to write a tariff law now that will have permanency, for this act, under its own provisions, is to continue in effect for five years from the first day of October, 1921. The title of the act defines it as "An act to impose duties of customs on certain goods with a view to the safeguarding of certain special industries, and the safeguarding of employment in industries in the United Kingdom against the effects of the depreciation of foreign currencies and the disposal of imported goods at prices below the cost of production, and for purposes connected therewith." This very frank and clear statement, with the mere change of the name of the country, might well and the daily gacility of the Americans set her in treaty, though them, and flight, dreement: "Tage." But Americans with them whom they the burning. The war II's court Decatur's shows us eager to dye Lamp riddled by sank with combat, and generouslyery Britons after installate the American. When man Constitution for repairs her have a forget how was a pristine Farragut maintained the service off Santiago ing of the received at Athe Moew overhauled Teutons w quarters a ness to a shown by Pacific, and him by the dence durc closed. The railroads perform a public service and it is proper that their service should be subject to supervision of the public's representatives. But when these representatives become so numerous, so powerful and so conflicting that they represent a burden upon the public, when their duties are so construed as to usurp the functions of management, then it is that the public itself must call a halt." There will be general agreement with the Atterbury idea that if government supervision is to go on and be carried to such an extent that management is practically turned over to government officials—men who have little practical knowledge of railroading—then the ultimate result must be government ownership. That the public certainly does not want. The public will not worry much over difficulties the railroad managers have with the government, unless, as Mr. Markham intimates, those troubles "represent a burden on the public." There's the whole secret of public interest in railway matters. If it appears that government supervision, state and national, hampers efficient railroad operation and increases costs, which the public must pay, then the public will soon manifest a lively interest. It makes a lot of difference whose ox is gored. As Otto Kahn remarked a few days ago, you can trust the public to decide a question correctly provided you give the public all the facts. Years ago the people were given certain facts which convinced them they wanted government supervision of railroads, and the interstate commerce commission law was the result. We have been getting more and more supervision from year to year, until there are some people who would go so far as to abrogate all governmental supervision and return to private management without limitation. Those who would go to this extreme are, however, relatively few. The great majority will lagre with Mr. Markham that since railroad transportation is a public service, there should be public supervision, but if too much supervision becomes a burden, then it should be modified to such an extent as to remove the evil. Figuratively speaking, most Americans are from Missouri—they are not only willing to be shown, but they like to be shown. The American public has a way of getting together frequently for conferences—in meetings of chambers of commerce, farmers' associations or other similar organizations. "An act to impose duties of customs on certain goods with a view to the safeguarding of certain special industries, and the safeguarding of employment in industries in the United Kingdom against the effects of the depreciation of foreign currencies and the disposal of imported goods at prices below the cost of production, and for purposes connected therewith." This very frank and clear statement, with the mere change of the name of the country, might well be the title of the protective tariff bill containing an American valuation clause now pending before the senate finance committee. The act deals with all "key" industries, and as such, affects over 3000 separate commodities. It levies a flat duty of 33 1/3 per cent on all such imports. In addition to this duty it has an anti-dumping provision which applies to two classes of goods: (1). Goods manufactured outside the United Kingdom, sold or offered for sale at prices below cost of production. (2). Goods which are being offered "at prices which, by reason of depreciation in the value (in relation to sterling) of the currency of the country in which the goods are manufactured, are below the prices at which similar goods can be profitably manufactured in the United Kingdom; and that by reason thereof employment in any industry in the United Kingdom is being or is likely to be seriously affected." In other words, the new protective tariff law enacted by the British parliament prohibits the importation of goods cheaply valued on the basis of foreign currencies, upon the ground that to permit their importation would prevent the manufacturers in the United Kingdom from making a profit and would thereby seriously affect employment in the industries in the United Kingdom. UNITED STATES NAVY BETWEEN BROADSIDES Now that the navy is in peaceful garb and peaceful mood, with plans for reduced armament and hopes for quiet years ahead, it may be in keeping with the times to look on the humane spirit that American seamen have displayed even during the sternest days of war. It is not surprising that a few of Paul Jones' men stole some plate from a British nobleman, but it is highly... public service, there should be public supervision, but if too much supervision becomes a burden, then it should be modified to such an extent as to remove the evil. Figuratively speaking, most Americans are from Missouri—they are not only willing to be shown, but they like to be shown. The American public has a way of getting together frequently for conferences—in meetings of chambers of commerce, farmers' unions, granges, etc. An address delivered before one of thee bodies is always reported liberally in the local press. Each one of these organizations is deeply interested in the question "what's the matter with the railroads," and it is a safe guess that they will be glad to receive, orally or in writing, an exposition of the railroad supervision problem in the clear style which Mr. Merkham and Mr. Atterbury command and in the frank and honest spirit for which both are noted. ENGLAND PROTECTS HER OWN Great Britain is not indulging in any economic sophistry about waiting until "conditions settle" before she takes steps to protect her home industries and her commerce. Her steward and parliament have not been deluded into the belief that so long as international exchange fluctuates or national conditions are either impossible or unpredictable, she must write a tariff law affording protection to British industries. In recent years, all students of history and economics, they know that it was 50 yeared years ago when Europe was a world recorder of the New World. Now that the navy is in peaceful garb and peaceful mood, with plans for reduced armament and hopes for quiet years ahead, it may be in keeping with the times to look on the humane spirit that American seamen have displayed even during the sternest days of war. It is not surprising that a few of Paul Jones' men stole some plate from a British nobleman, but it is highly creditable to Jones that he bought the plate and sent it back again. The stories of Barney's consideration for his captives are pleasing revolutionary memories. It is not to be claimed that the Golden Rule was always observed, still the reputation of the American on the ocean was that of one who shared his provisions with his prisoners and gave them a goodly allowance. On the whole, taking into account the poverty which impaired discipline, and the provocation they often received, they behaved well. During our short contest with France Bainbridge was off Algiers when the Dey, obeying his master at Constantinople, declared war against that country. In a mocking and cruel spirit he ordered all the French in port to leave within a brief period on penalty of being sold as slaves. This was, he thought, a foreshadowing of their bondage because he was convinced that no neutral vessel would offer passage to those whom he wished to detain. Perhaps the neutrals did fear him, but he had underrated the Christian knighthood of William Bainbridge, who took them on board, landed them in safety and won a letter of recognition from Napoléon Bonaparte. Often has the story been told of the little craft that bore Decatur's band into Trinell harbor. The discipline May the Grace of Christmas CHRISTMAS, with deeds and glad spells May it continue to happiness and friendship and fireside. The Directors and National Bank extend their wishes and best wishes for Year. HARDING'S AMERICANISM We've heard a lot about Americanism since the war brought it into use. Before that it was taken for granted. Primarily it aimed to define during the war the difference between those with a leaning toward the enemy and those who were whole-heartedly with the cause espoused by the United States. Much of the talk about Americanism then and later was rather loose-jointed, the expression being used vaguely to cover up a lack of definite ideas on the subject. President Harding has undertaken to define the word as follows: "Americanism means loyal, co-operative life in this nation, under the nation's constitution. It is not merely faith and a state of mind, but a program, present and pressing." As a sample of how it may be used constructively the president declares in an interview in the American Legion Weekly that "every American passerby who lets slip a chance to hold out the friendly hand" is responsible for "unassimilated immigrants who have been the easy prey for every agitator who had an axe to grind." Therein has been the real un-Americanism, therein the greatest treason. Although we were, a little while ago, "tardy in our response to a just call for help," Mr. Harding believes that the part we finally played can be told with pride forever. And he sums his conception of Americanism up in this: "Now it seems our part is to set our house in order with a becoming respect for the opinions of mankind to the end that all men may see it is good. We must live such a life here that it will be its own answer to the madness in the world." was strong enough to compel its final adoption. This was rather tough on some gentlemen of more or less prominence in New York, and a few in other parts of the United States, but it is not this dead, horrid though it may be, which is the inspiration of so many doleful sounds. Rather is it the fear that the western senators, having felt their oats, will insist on having a controlling voice in further legislation. Whether or not the "Agricultural Bloc" is a good or bad thing, at least its activities do have this significance. The west—using the term in the The Directors and National Bank extend their words and best wishes for Year. ANAHEIM BANK Wm. A. Dolan, President John H. Wents, Vice President Wm. A. Dolan J. J. Dwyer G. M. Simpson AGRICULTURAL BLOC Eastern Republicans, and super-conservative journals published in the centers of financial power along the eastern seaboard, are intensely aroused over the perils to the republic in the so-called "Agricultural Bloc" in the senate. Secretary of War Weeks, in an address to life insurance presidents in New York a few days ago, indicated that if he had his way the riot act would be read to the recalcitrant senators from the farming communities. Even President Harding, in his annual message, laid stress on the necessity for party regularity in congress, and indirectly chided the "bloc" in his gentle way. Weeks, in his speech, asserted that the whole system of representative government may be weakened fatally if this "bloc" is not plain outright. The New York Times issues a solemn warning against letting this hydra-monster get too strong. Other newspapers, which shiver with fear when Wall street's toes are stepped upon, are unanimous in asserting that the "bloc" is the new national devil which must be exorcised. Of course, the "bloc" did insist on a 50 per cent surtax on large incomes in the recently enacted revenue act, and AGRICULTURAL BLOC Eastern Republicans, and super-conservative journals published in the centers of financial power along the eastern seaboard, are intensely aroused over the perils to the republic in the so-called "Agricultural Bloc" in the senate. Secretary of War Weeks, in an address to life insurance presidents in New York a few days ago, indicated that if he had his way the riot act would be read to the recalcitrant senators from the farming communities. Even President Harding, in his annual message, laid stress on the necessity for party regularity in congress, and indirectly chided the "bloc" in his gentle way. Weeks, in his speech, asserted that the whole system of representative government may be weakened fatally if this "bloc" is not plain outright. The New York Times issues a solemn warning against letting this hydra-monster get too strong. Other newspapers, which shiver with fear when Wall street's toes are stepped upon, are unanimous in asserting that the "bloc" is the new national devil which must be exorcised. Of course, the "bloc" did insist on a 50 per cent surtax on large incomes in the recently enacted revenue act, and A GREAT STEP FORWARD The United States, the British empire, Japan and France will have agreed, when the four articles adopted at the plenary session of the conference shall have been ratified, to respect each other's rights in regard to islands in the Pacific ocean. They will have further agreed that in case of disagreement respecting these rights, not settled by ordinary diplomatic matters, a joint conference of the four powers shall be convened, which will be expected to adjust the difficulty. In other words, these nations, which are the only nations having important interests in these islands, have agreed not to go to war about them. The agreement is for ten years and to continue indefinitely thereafter, unless some nation withdraws upon twelve months' notice. Article two, referring PROBATION DENIED J Judge Williams, in the superior court on Tuesday, denied the petition for probation of 17 year old J Judge Pickering, of Fullerton, who was charged with grand larceny for theft of a Ford car from the Wickley sheim Implement company, of the city. Young Pickering was former an inmate of the state school of industry at Ione for a similar crime and Judge Williams ordered him return to the school until he is 21 years old. the Glad Spirit of Christmas Grow STMAS, with its cheery thoughts, good ds and glad spirit of giving is at hand. y it continue to glow and grow, for it is our being—sacred with its visions of and friendship, its memories of youth le. Directors and Officers of the Anaheim Bank extend to you their cordial greetbest wishes for Christmas and the New Directors and Officers of the Anaheim Bank extend to you their cordial greetings wishes for Christmas and the New HEIM NATIONAL BANK OFFICERS A. B. McCord, Cashier R. L. Phegley, Assistant Cashier DIRECTORS D. Jessurun F. G. Rimpau B. Fisher A. B. McCord J. H. Wents BUY THE BEST This is good advice in buying Real Estate as well merchandise. THE BEST This is good advice in buying Real Estate as well merchandise. BUY IN VALENCIA SQUARE Because all lots facing or near the State Highway will always be in great demand. BUY IN VALENCIA SQUARE Because all lots are restricted against tenants as well as owners other than the Caucasian Race PRICES ARE RIGHT IN VALENCIA SQUARE Orange County Realty Co. Agents for VALENCIA SQUARE Next to Postoffice Anaheim, Cal.