anaheim-gazette 1922-04-27

SPRECKLES ACT DENOUNCED BY TROY WRITES LETTER POINTING OUT INFAMY OF PROPOSED HALF BILLION DOLLAR MEASURE Would Place Burdensome Taxes Upon the People for Profit of Northern Syndicate of Capitalists—Millions to Be Spent in Experimental Work—Should Be Overwhelmingly Defeated at the Polls. We are in receipt of a letter from Edward P. E. Troy, of San Francisco, in which he opposes the provisions of the infamous water and power initiative measure, which seeks to place a bonded indebtedness of half a billion dollars upon the state, and which will be voted upon at the November election. Mr. Troy states that he assisted Spreckles and his attorneys and engineers in preparing the initiative measure, but that changes were subsequently made which compels him to oppose this scheme. His communication is in part as follows: The startling news that the Spreckels Electric company in San Francisco had applied to the railroad commission for permission to sell to one of its rivals furnished food for gossip some weeks ago about the proposed water and power constitutional amendment now before the people. A few years ago Mr. Rudolph Spreckels told me that he was required to appear before a private session of the railroad commission, at which were part of the state constitution, it would destroy Los Angeles, San Francisco and all the cities about them, as well as every city on the coast, and practically every city of importance in the interior of the state. All manufacturing industries of California would locate in the mountains, "near the source of supply" of water and power developed by the board, and the railroads would control the freight. Hundreds of millions of dollars invested in manufacturing plants would have to be abandoned, and new plants built. Existing cities would be depopulated and new ones established in the mountains, "near the source of supply." Should any "remote" city, like those about the bay region, or the south, desire water or power, a few land speculators in the mountains need only organize an irrigation district or a town, and then the board would be compelled to deprive the coast cities of the water and power, and give it to those "near" the source of supply, because of this unauthorized language, added after the adjournment of the conference that drafted the measure. Cities, large and small, "remote" would be in darkness, in case of another water power shortage, while factories "near the source of supply" could use all the power they desired. This changing is now being submitted to the people of California as a measure that will save them from the power companies, to one of which Mr. Spreckels now proposes to sell out the electric plant of his company. AMERICA CANNOT HELP The American government will not be drawn into the tangled web of European politics. The peace and prosperity of the American people will not be sacrificed in the vain hope that through American participation in European intrigue and conflict, Europe and the whole world from complete less we lend more take at whatever tee the peace rope, then we trayal of trust for non-support to whom such fortunately there and any man dertakes to force policies based on American data will get well not to retire from SMALL COURT COUNTY. At the entrance public service offices an attractive lady is stationed to greet with a hand and to volunteer mation. She knits by name, and she desires to serve out of the Kansas sign so placed miss it tells her to know regarding Across the vlan up-town in the stranger is most information book railway employ information that around the city. These are little the finest and pleasant public age individual establishment anging to discover ly served or obt may be seeking this, the feeling lar "wotinell" sons delight in The startling news that the Spreckels Electric company in San Francisco had applied to the railroad commission for permission to sell to one of its rivals furnished food for gossip some weeks ago about the proposed water and power constitutional amendment now before the people. A few years ago Mr. Rudolph Spreckels told me that he was required to appear before a private session of the railroad commission, at which were also present Mr. Pritton, of the Pacific Gas and Electric, and Mr. Fleishhacker, of the Great Western Power company. He said that the members of the commission urged him to sell his electric plan to those competitors. As the contract by which the Spreckels company gets 85 per cent of electricity from the Sierra and San Francisco Power company expires in few years, things looked blue for especially as the Sierra coompany owned by the United railroads interests, is now under lease and option sale to the Pacific Gas and Electric. On June 2, 1921, I received a letter from Mr. Spreckels, asking me to join a conference at his office to draft people's water and power bill. On attending it was surprised to find the conference, with a few exceptions, to be composed of Mr. Spreckels, his engineer, three of his attorneys, and few others, who, like myself, were close personal friends. Many strange things happened that conference, but it is sufficient this time to say that we complete our work August 6, 1921, with a clause in the measure providing that the state and political subdivisions should have an unlimited preferred right to the water and electric energy controlled through it. We then adjourned, leaving the measure in the hands of a committee, to submit to the people. It was expressly stated that they had no power to change any principal adopted by the conference. Three days later a printed draft of the measure was mailed to members, which correctly stated the preferred right given to the state and political subdivisions. Again, three days after this, on August 12, another printed draft of the measure was sent out, in which the words: "Against privately owned public utilities selling water or electric energy to the public" were added at the end of the sentence giving the preferred right to the state and political subdivisions, thus limiting that right, and depriving the state and power companies, to one of which Mr. Spreckels now proposes to sell out the electric plant of his company. AMERICA CANNOT HELP The American government will not be drawn into the tangled web of European politics. The peace and prosperity of the American people will not be sacrificed in the vain hope that through American participation in European intrigue and conflict, Europe may escape the consequences of policies inevitably ending in economic disaster and war. Powerless to deal with the causes of European complications, we will not commite the folly of attempting to shield European peoples from the consequences of still cherished divisions, hatreds, rivalries and antagonisms deep rooted in the soil of the old world. Secretary Hughes has clearly stated the case in this sentence: “This government cannot be unmindful of the clear conviction of the American people, while desirous, as has been abundantly demonstrated, suitably to assist in the economic recovery of Europe, that they should not unnecessarily become involved in European political questions.” The American people very clearly indicated, in the election of 1920, that they rejected utterly the program of those who favored the abandonment of the traditional policy of non-participation in European politics. The American republic, uniting many states in one, is organized for peace. Europe, with its multiplied states, inspired by age-old feuds, hatreds and prejudices, is organized for war. So long as Europe continues to be a crazy quilt of nationalities the normal state of Europe will be war! Of economic war culminating periodically in military and naval conflicts. Those who would make the peace and prosperity of this country dependent upon the maintenance of peace and prosperity on the other side of the Atlantic are either deluded theorists or agents of alienism, willing to injure or destroy this nation in order that the European purposes they serve may be furthered. Secretary Hughes speaks for the American people, too, when he declares that it would be futile for the United States to undertake to restore the prosperity of Russia while that nation is governed by men who pudiate the right of private property, maintain a government based upon bayonets rather than upon the people's consent, and avow hostility to information that surrounds the city. These are little—the finest and most pleasant public establishment aiming to discover or obey may be seeking this; the feeling lar "wotinell" sons delight inquirer; he is quick with an unfavored those with whom transact his business seasoned travel has been tough enough service red to are a pleaser. It cannot be employed in a law all the question him. But he can courteously and to the place who sired can be haders is thereby will go away in feeling of satisfactory friendship. It's that count most of people. ALIEN PROPAGANDA Official author capital professors newal of foreign United States. In the last few dists have increased their acclimate have likewise gone. It is charged eign propaganda has attained a degree achieved during assigned are that come the strong governments and operation or foreign countries them than ever and industrial America as the world's economist gangsters attempt an American themselves. A favorite memoirs in appeals groups of America origin. Another use of the public which correctly stated the preferred right given to the state and political subdivisions. Again, three days after this, on August 12, another printed draft of the measure was sent out, in which the words: "Against privately owned public utilities selling water or electric energy to the public" were added at the end of the sentence giving the preferred right to the state and political subdivisions, thus limiting that right, and depriving the state and political subdivisions of any preference against the Southern Pacific Western Pacific, Santa Fe and other railroads, electric railways and other utilities and corporations. The date of this unauthorized change, August 12, is the same date as the Spreckels Electric company's application to the railroad commission for new rates. No heed was paid to my letters to Mr. Rudolph Spreckels and others protesting against this unauthorized change. Five days later another printed draft was mailed to me, which contained an entirely new sentence, now reading: "As between those otherwise equally entitled the board shall supply water or electric energy to political subdivisions near the source of supply to the extent of their reasonable needs, in preference to those more remote." At the same time, the measure was largely rewritten, requiring a very careful study to ascertain if any other unauthorized changes were made in it. I wrote letters to Mr. Spreckels and others, protesting against these unauthorized changes, and demanding the restoration of the measure to its original form, but again no heed was paid to them. Taking this last change as it appears on the surface, should it become alienism, willing to injure or destroy this nation in order that the European purposes they serve may be furthered. Secretary Hughes speaks for the American people, too, when he declares that it would be futile for the United States to undertake to restore the prosperity of Russia while that nation is governed by men who repudiate the right of private property, maintain a government based upon bayonets rather than upon the people's consent, and avow hostility to every nation in which freedom exists and theft and murder are not robed in the habiliments of authority. Anxiety for trade exploitation in Russia should not lead a self-respecting nation to strike hands with despots who have sworn eternal warfare against the fundamentals of civilization. If there are nations ready and willing to do this, America is not among the number. The meaning of the election result of 1920 was that the American people believe that American statesmen should think of America, occasionally at least, in the establishment of international relationships. The conduct of our associates in the world war has not been such as to make us believe that altruism and a real love for peace and justice are the dominating features of European politics. In fact we have been led to believe that the United States, as the result of the sacrifices we made in the world war followed by a refusal to accept any of ill will than of favor and gratitude in Europe. The feeling among those who so joyously welcomed our entry into the word war now seems to be that unless we cancel debts owing by Europe to us, and representing financial aid which alone saved the allies from defeat at the hands of Germany There are two reasons for Action in the Genoese retary Hughes jersey Italy's invitation ence will necessitate rather than an European readj political problems controlled ments, which agonize evils of the multiplicity the conflicts of many crowded Europe suffers fled only through developed by tha The latter can own left to their own er is never cast off of the complication putes. ANAHEIM GAZETTE and the whole continent of Europe from complete economic collapse, unless we lend more billions and undertake at whatever sacrifice to guarantee the peace and prosperity of Europe, then we have been guilty of betrayal of trust and ought to be sued for non-support. There are Americans to whom such theories appeal, but, fortunately they are few in number and any man in political life who undertakes to force upon this republic policies based upon such a conception of American duty and responsibility, will get well nigh unanimous mandate to retire from office. SMALL COURTESIES THAT COUNT WITH MOST PEOPLE At the entrance of the office of a public service corporation of Minneapolis an attractive and factful young lady is stationed whose business it is to greet with a smile all who come in and to volunteer assistance and information. She knows regular customers by name, and to them she typifies a desire to serve. When travelers step out of the Kansas City union station a sign so placed that it is impossible to miss it tells him the facts he wants to know regarding street railway fares. Across the viaduct and a few blocks up-town in the direction in which the stranger is most likely to go is a little information booth at which a street railway employee cheerfully gives the information that is needed to get around the city without loss of time. These are little things, but they are the finest and easiest of avenues to pleasant public relations. The average individual dislikes to go into an establishment and wander around trying to discover where he can be quickly served or obtain the information he may be seeking. If he has, added to this, the feeling created by the familiar "wotinnell" attitude so many persons delight in assuming toward an in- MILLIONS OF TROUT By far the largest number of trout ever reared in San Bernardino county by the fish and game commission was given the broadest and best distribution last year that co-operation of local supervisors with state authorities has yet enabled. The planting, directed by Deputy Malone, took all summer, but a grand total of 2,333,000 trout was divided between Big Bear lake and the county's numerous stream systems. All but 6,000 of this immense total were native "Rainbows" from Big Bear lake eggs, reared, 1,150,000 in North Creek Eyeing station and 1,215,000 in Bear valley hatchery proper. The 6000 eastern brook trout from Mt. Whitney hatchery were personally planted by A. J. McFadden in the coldest tributaries of the upper Santa Ana. As the Big Bear lake fish originally came from the husky Klamath river strain which produces the largest and fastest growing rainbow trout known to California fishculture. It is not surprising that the state egg-takers report bigger "spawners" than ever showing up ahead of the "run" proper. The experts have been awaiting favorable weather for some time, the cold and repeated snows holding the egg-laden "breeders" back in the lake, this being unfortunately, a general condition all over the state. While last year's plantings will be hardly grown enough for good sport this season the fish and game commission has been distributing millions of rainbow trout in the San Bernardino watershed during the past several summers, and as soon as present high water subsides, the best sport ever known may confidently be expected, despite some unavoidable loss from heavy storm-scourings of the streams last winter. Riverside county was well cared for again last year from Mt. Whitney information that is needed to get around the city without loss of time. These are little things, but they are the finest and easiest of avenues to pleasant public relations. The average individual dislikes to go into an establishment and wander around trying to discover where he can be quickly served or obtain the information he may be seeking. If he has added to this, the feeling created by the familiar "wotinell" attitude so many persons delight in assuming toward an inquirer, he is quite likely to go away with an unfavorable impression of those with whom he has been forced to transact his business. Even to the seasoned traveler whose sensitiveness has been toughened by varied experience the service arrangements referred to are a pleasant experience. It cannot be expected that every employee in a large force can answer all the questions that may be put to him. But he can be trained to answer courteously and to direct the inquirer to the place where the information desired can be had. The time of customers is thereby conserved, and they will go away in most instances with a feeling of satisfaction that means real friendship. It's the small courtesies that count most with the average run of people. ALIEN PROPAGANDA IS ACTIVE AGAIN Official authorities at the national capital profess concern over the renewal of foreign propaganda in the United States. They allege that within the last few months the propagandists have increased and have also expanded their activities. Their efforts have likewise grown bolder. It is charged that the stream of foreign propaganda turned to America has attained a greater volume than it achieved during the war. The causes assigned are that this country has become the strongest of all nations and governments and that the political cooperation of the United States with foreign countries is more desirable by them than ever before. Commercial and industrial interests abroad turn America as the strategic center of the world's economics. Hence the propagandists attempt to influence or create an American opinion favorable to themselves. A favorite method of operation consists in appeals to one or more of the groups of American citizens of foreign origin. Another consists in skillful use of the publicity man and of pub hardly grown enough for good sport this season the fish and game commission has been distributing millions of rainbow trout in the San Bernardino watershed during the past several summers, and as soon as present high water subsides, the best sport ever known may confidently be expected, despite some unavoidable loss from heavy storm-scourings of the streams last winter. Riverside county was well cared for again last year from Mt. Whitney hatchery which sent down 50,000 trout. Snow creek, a particularly deserving stream, tumbling down the sheer northern buttress of San Jacinto peak in a series of cascades and rock-bound deep, basin-like pools, being well planted by co-operation of the county supervisors and interested local sportsmen with the fish and game commission. F. F. Pallord, of "White-water ranch," provided stock and helped "pack in" 13,000 rainbow fry and 5000 steelhead from the Eel river stock away up the East Fork above the falls, and 5000 of each were also planted in the main stream. Strawberry creek was planted by C. L. Emerson with 7500 rainbow and 2000 Lock Leven; Willow creek, 1500 rainbow; and Deputy Gyger planted the North Fork of the San Jacinto with 2000 Lock Leven and Coldwater creek on the Santa Ana mountains was given 4000 rainbow, planted by Frank Johnson, of Corona. In San Diego county, Guyamaca lake was given 25,000 rainbow and 25,000 steelhead; Lower Otay reservoir, 100,000 steadhead (Snow mountain, Eel river stock); Pine creek 5000 and Morena creek 5000 rainbow, all reared CHAUTAUQUA TIME IS HERE 7 Joyous Days 7 13 Exhilirating Inspiring Programs 13 20 Big Events 20 Buy youa Season Tickets now and enjoy these features. 7 Joyous Days 7 13 Exhilirating Inspiring Programs 13 20 Big Events 20 Buy youa Season Tickets now and enjoy these features. Paul Fleming, Magician Frances Ingram, Contralto Stearns-Hellekson Trio Edna Eugenia Lowe Patton Bros. Trio Norman Allan Imrie Oceanic Quintet Opie Read Watteau Duo "Cappy Ricks," Percival Vivian Players Vernon Stone and Electra Platt Dr. Elmer Lynn Williams Gilvan Opera Company J. C. Herbsman Junior Pageant NOT AN UMPIRE FOR FAMILY ROWS There are two plain and sufficient reasons for American non-participation in the Genoa conference. 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