anaheim-gazette 1922-05-25

ALL CHARGES UNTRUE Contemplating the marvelous success of the Republican administration in its drive to reduce national expenditures, improve foreign relations, and provide legislation to lift much of the tax burden and put new energy and ambition into business, public leaders have been at a loss to imagine on what ground the Democrats could ask the voters to turn Republicans out of the senate and house and elect Democrats in their places. Recently Cordell Hull, chairman of the Democratic national committee, assembled the various faults that he finds with the Republican record, but every charge he brings against the Republican congress and executive is directly at variance with the facts. His so-called "issues" are chiefly as follows: "Failure of promise— "To reorganize and consolidate the government departments and to reduce the number of employees and effect large savings." The fact is that a special committee has reported a comprehensive scheme of departmental reorganization and the report is about to be submitted to congress for the necessary legislation to make it effective. In the little more than a year, 320,000 persons have been dropped from the federal payroll. There have been savings, due to executive pressure for economy, of more than $907,000,000, with further big reductions in prospect for the next year. "To revise and reduce internal taxes." The fact is that the Republicans have revised internal taxes, and reduced them to the extent of $800,000,000 this year, with still further reductions promised for the future. "To establish a merchant marine policy." The fact is that such a policy has been established, and is incorporated in a bill now pending in con- the statute books. "To propose any definite foreign policies." The fact is that Secretary Hughes has met with foreign situa-tions with a clear statement that any fair mind as to our attitude. There is no ambiguity in our relations with Great Britain, Germany, Russia, Japan, the republics of South America, or any other nations. The world prestige of the United States has grown immensely under the present administration. "To establish an association of nations." The fact is that the association of nations at the Washington conference was the only association in recent history productive of mutually beneficial results. The relative effectiveness of the Democratic league of nations and the Washington conference is well known. "To adopt any practical domestic or international economic policy." Our domestic policy may be summed up in the declaration, "More business in government and less government in business;" that has been and is being carried into practical eject. Our international economic policy is distinguished by a freedom of entanglement in the league of nations and Genoa conference, and by a refusal to extend further treasury credit to the countries able to rehabilitate themselves, while giving apretical aid to helpless victims of the Russian famine. "To establish any industrial policies offering a just and peaceful settlement of the relations between capital and labor." The fact is that the transportation act passed by the Republican congress offers precisely such settlements in the railroad field, and the department of labor, through its bureau of conciliation, offers similar services in ether fields. The present administration considers the rights of the public in labor disputes high due to the agreement and rules of employment the auspices of the Department, which did not March 31st of this year. "To put into practical application the best The fact is that the budget were denied u- cause President Wilson first budget act. It successful operation, this year has been instructed the taxpayers $1,600,000." EFFECTS OF REVENUE If repudiation is confirmed there is no limit to the it can be carried. This of the Soviet leaders dertsand the viewpo- tions, is indicated in the Russian reply in ed that repudiation o- tracted by the form under the czar, cannot attitude of soviet those who would commit and their technical help in Russia's rev- diation of long-recognized a government that recognized, can have than to create prejudice government that refu- edge the validity of th- Let us suppose for- the situation were re- Russia and Russian co- creditors and the Uni- its citizens were debt- pose that popular gov- united States—capital ment, as Mr. Lenin c- thrown and a monarch. Let us suppose that th- tical government rep- debts due from American Russian citiens. Unde- $907,000,000, with further big reductions in prospect for the next year. "To revise and reduce internal taxes."—The fact is that the Republicans have revised internal taxes, and reduced them to the extent of $800,000,000 this year, with still further reductions promised for the future. "To establish a merchant marine policy."—The fact is that such a policy has been established, and is incorporated in a bill now pending in congress, which will probably become a law before the fall elections. "To effect real economy."—The fact is that economy has been effected to the extent of $1,600,000,000, which is the reduction in expenditures for 1922 below those for 1921. "To prosecute criminal profiteers and suppress profiteering."—The fact is that Attorney General Daugherty has made such prosecutions of paramount importance in his department. Many such suits are now pending or are being vigorously prosecuted. "To establish a working permanent immigration policy."—The fact is that the Republican congress has enacted the best immigration law ever put on jine. "To establish any industrial policies offering a just and peaceful settlement of the relations between capital and labor."—The fact is that the transportation act passed by the Republican congress offers precisely such settlements in the railroad field, and the department of labor, through its bureau of conciliation, offers similar services in ether fields. The present administration considers the rights of the public in labor disputes rather than the particular grievances of either side to the controversy. "To establish a definite army and naval policy."—The fact is that our naval policy was established by the Washington conference, and our army policy contemplates the reduction of the army to the lowest point consistent with safety. "To reduce rent, fuel and high cost of living."—The fact is that the cost of living has dropped fully 25 per cent under the Republican administration. Rents have remained high because of the impossibility of overcoming immediately the housing shortage due to the war and Democratic mismanagement. Fuel has also remained Let us suppose for the situation were re- Russia and Russian citizens creditors and the United States citizens were debt pose that popular government United States—capital institution, as Mr. Lenin be thrown and a monarch. Let us suppose that the local government repays debts due from American Russian citizens. Understands, Mr. Lenin be and a creditor, would ment trust the new government United States and earn credits at the risk of loss to his government answers itself. If the former governor had been a transient up by revolutionists, some basis for the restoration of a permanent but such was not the Russian monarchy had by all the nations feelings. Russia had been treated it; she had treaties of peace; she ambassadors from other sent her ambassador nation nor any individual with Russia had been likelihood of repudiation would be the case if been new and unsettled. Moreover, the United title to Alaska from government of Russia a price that is seen to actually small as compared to government of Russia they also repudiate Alaska to the United mand restoration of the session? The obligations Len of bandits create, and upon the Russian pee the obligations create government, for the has been only a short it gained control by maintains that control fear. If Lenin should billion dollar loan he were issued by his governance of the obligation would be promvtly re-subsequent government set up either by the $430 Buy Now-Don't Wait F.O.B. Detroit Let the Ford One-Ton Truck cut your hauling and delivery costs. Records of savings made by hundreds of thousands of users in practically every line of business are actually astounding. 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The utter inability of the soviet leaders of Russia to undertand the viewpoint of other nations, is indicated in that portion of the Russian reply in which it is stated that repudiation of the debts contracted by the former government, under the czar, cannot prejudice the attitude of soviet Russia toward those who would come with their capital and their technical knowledge to help in Russia's revival. The repudiation of long-recognized debts under a government that was also long recognized, can have no other effect than to create prejudice against the government that refuses to acknowledge the validity of the obligations. Let us suppose for a moment that the situation were reversed and that Russia and Russian citizens were the creditors and the United States and its citizens were debtors. Let us suppose that popular government in the United States—capitalistic government, as Mr. Lenin calls it—be overthrown and a monarchy established. Let us suppose that the new monarchical government repudiates all the debts due from America to Russia and Russian citizens. Under those circumstances, FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE The good men do sometimes live after them. Proof of this was found Friday of last week, when virtually every nation of the world joined in honoring the memory of Florence Nightingale. We like to remember that the story of Florence Nightingale is that of the building up of a strong and sweet character. To her the call to the Crimea and the subsequent horrors of Scutari were no ta "call to sacrifice," but the fulfillment of her life-long desire to serve. Henri Dunant, the Swiss physician, to whom the Red Cross really owes its inception, said in 1872: "Though I am known as the founder of the Red Cross and the originator of the convention of Geneva, it is to an English woman that all the honor of that convention is due. What inspired me to go to Italy during the war of 1859 was the work of Miss Nightingale in the Crimea." Florence Nightingale was born in England in 1820. From young girlhood it was said of her that wherever was sorrow or suffering she was sure to be found. Her first social season in Loondon was passed in examining into the working of hospitals. She went into hospitals both at home and abroad and studied the systems of nursing. In 1854, at the head of a staff of thirty-seven nurses, she went to the Crimea, where she arrived in time to receive the wounded from Balaklava. The story of her labors at Scutari forms one of the brightest pages in the annals of history. It may be said of her with truth that he long and useful life was passed in the service of mankind. It is well that we should honor her memory. NEW ROADS FOR MOTORISTS Let us suppose for a moment that the situation were reversed and that Russia and Russian citizens were the creditors and the United States and its citizens were debtors. Let us suppose that popular government in the United States—capitalistic government, as Mr. Lenin calls it—be overthrown and a monarchy established. Let us suppose that the new monarchical government repudiates all the debts due from America to Russia and Russian citizens. Under those circumstances, Mr. Lenin being a capitalist and a creditor, would he for one moment trust the new government of the United States and extend it further credits at the risk of his personal loss or loss to his government? The question answers itself. If the former government of Russia had been a transient government, set up by revolutionists, there might be some basis for the repudiation on restoration of a permanent government; but such was not the case. The Russian monarchy had been recognised by all the nations for many generations. Russia had borrowed money and revald it; she had made war and treaties of peace; she had received ambassadors from other countries and sent her ambassadors to them. No nation nor any individual who dealt with Russia had been put on notice of likelihood of repudiation of debts, as would be the case if the regime had been new and unsettled. Moreover, the United States received title to Alaska from the former government of Russia on payment of a price that is seen today to be ridiculously small as compared with the actual value of that territory under present knowledge of its resources. If Mr. Lenin and his associates can repudiate the other acts of the former government of Russia, why can not they also repudiate the cession of Alaska to the United States and demand restoration of their former possession? The obligations Lenin and his gang of bandits create, are less binding upon the Russian people than were the obligations created by the czar's government, for the present regime has been only a short time in control, it gained control by force, and it maintains that control by force and fear. If Lenin should be granted the billion dollar loan he asks, and bonds were issued by his government as evidence of the obligation, those bonds would be promvtly repudiated by any subsequent government that might be set up either by the people or by a staff of thirty-seven nurses, she went to the Crimea, where she arrived in time to receive the wounded from Balaklava. The story of her labors at Scutari forms one of the brightest pages in the annals of history. It may be said of her with truth that he long and useful life was passed in the service of mankind. It is well that we should honor her memory. NEW ROADS FOR MOTORISTS New roads for the use of motorists are rapidly being opened throughout the southern part of the state. One of the most important new routes to be completed and ready for use, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California, is the section of highway between Lancaster and Mohave on the inland trunk line, which connects the Mexican boundary with the inland points north. Hunters and fishermen who have occasion to tour north or south will welcome this news, as it means the elimination of that very bad stretch of road which caused many motor parties to give up camping trips last summer. The completed boulevard is twenty-five miles in length and effects the entire motoring body of southern California. An auto club scout car just completed the trip from the Mexican border to Ensenada over the ninety mile route which was washed out last winter. According to the club's touring bureau, this road is no woven to travel for those who wish to explore Mexico below the line. It will cost the party from five to fifteen dollars in tax to get out of Tia Juana. The road is not yet in first-class condition, but work is being rushed on it, as the Mexican authorities expect heavy travel down the coast this summer, says the auto club. This route parallels the coast for fifty miles, and is more picturesque than the European Rivieria, according to reports brought from Mexico. Vacationists will find Big Bear valley open via all routes by the end of this month. You can get in at the present time by way of the desert. RULES FOR MOTORISTS Rules for the conduct of motorists in connection with the general welfare of touring throughout southern California have been prepared by the touring department. The growth of Japan as a commercial nation has been little short of phenomenal. In 1890 Japan's total foreign trade was valued at about $69,000,000. In 1900 this had grown to $245,000,000, and in 1920 amounted to approximately $2,130,000,000—in 1920 both imports and exports had more than trebled as compared with those of 1913. This development made Japan about the fifth commercial nation of the world. It was in the very early part of 1900 that Japan sent special commissioners to the United States to make an in- upon the Russian people than were the obligations created by the czar's government, for the present regime has been only a short time in control, it gained control by force, and it maintains that control by force and fear. If Lenin should be granted the billion dollar loan he asks, and bonds were issued by his government as evidence of the obligation, those bonds would be promvtly repudiated by any subsequent government that might be set up either by the people or by a group of dictators such as those now in power. A mere review of the facts of the situation is all that is necessary to demonstrate the falsity of the Lenin contention as to the effect of revudiation of the old Russian debts. Lenin would not loan a dollar to a repudiating government; neither can he borrow a dollar so long as he advocates repudiation himself. HITCHED TO THE HOLDBACK There's many a capable prancing steed, Full of endurance, spirit and speed, Champing the bit for a change to lead, But he can't when he's hitched to the holdbacks. Though many an asinine, braying plug, Will work at the breeching, but not at the tug; No burden worth while did a man ever lug. With an ass merely hitched to the holdbacks. The thing we need now in the office and mill, In the store, on the farm and on Captol Hill. Is men—only men—who will pull with a will; Not asses, hitched just to the hold-backs. Vacationists will find Big Bear valley open via all routes by the end of this month. You can get in at the present time by way of the desert. RULES FOR MOTORISTS Rules for the conduct of motorists in connection with the general welfare of touring throughout southern California have been prepared by the touring bureau of the Automobile Club of Southern California. According to the auto club, each owner of an automobile in this section of the state has some responsibility in regard to the safety and well being of the entire motoring public. Here is what you can do, Mr. Motorist, to make things more pleasant for yourself and neighbors in southern California: 1. Report all suspicious appearing cars left in your neighborhood for any length of time. It may be stolen property. 2. Lock your own car when parking it anywhere. 3. Advise your eastern friends to secure "guest" tags from the auto club office. It means courteous treatment for them. 4. Do not come to a sudden stop on inter-city boulevards without giving proper hand signal. 5. Forbid your children to play in the streets or highways at any time. 6. Remember that accidents cost Los Angeles $19,870 last year and be careful when driving. 7. If your eastern visitor is in doubt where to spend his motoring vacation, advise him to call for help at the auto club. 8. During school vacations do not give strange children rides to the beaches in your car. It encourages runaways and may cost you damages. It was in the very early part of 1900 that Japan sent special commissioners to the United States to make an intensive study of our tariff policy and its results. We were then operating under the Dingley protective tariff. The commissioners upon their return to Japan rendered a report and the outgrowth of that report was a determination on the part of the Japanese governing authorities to adopt the protective tariff policy and adapt that policy to Japan's needs. Considerable publicity was given out by the government to the Japanese newspapers with a view to informing the people of Japan of the reason for such policy. The outstanding feature of that publicity was the emphasis placed upon the necessity for Japanese exports to represent, so far as possible, the maximum of Japanese labor availed of in this fabrication—from the ore in the ground, for example, to the highly finished product. Industries which were found to be practicable in Japan were to be protected. A country which had a trade of but $69,000,000 about 30 years ago, but which has now reached fifth place as a commercial nation, will probably consider it advisable to contine on a protective basis, and that Japan is doing. Protection has given the people of the United States a similar example of its benefits, and free trade has twice within the memory of the middle aged voter, illustrated its evil effects, COVER PAGE THREE Right 1922 Hart Schaffner & Marx New Styles with Spring New Styles with Spring Color and Life feel the spring spirit in these clothes; new and drive. 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He needs to be reminded that there is a large section of the race resident in the western hemisphere, which has not only existed, but prospered while the monarchical bickerings of Europe have gone on year after year. The western hemisphere contains within itself all the elements of life and contentment, and permanent isolation from Europe would be but a passing annoyance. The negotiations at Genoa should get over the idea that they are settling the problems of the human race, and become convinced that what they are doing concerns their own countries almost entirely. If it were otherwise do they think the United States would have stayed away from Genoa? This country believed that the meeting held no direct interest for it, so no American delegates were sent. Sir George Paish makes the mistake, common to those wishing to invigile the United States into the affairs of Europe, of trying to make this nation believe that the welfare of the human race, including American welfare, is bound up in the Genoa conference. Americans may rest serene in the knowledge that such is not the fact. A bad-tempered woman can say she is "nervous" and get away with it, but a man who is that way is merely a grouch. "I HEARD SPRING CALL" I heard spring call across the gray And broken clouded sky today; A crocus pushed through mold its head To listen to spring's airy tread, A stray bird chirped a measure gay. A breeze came blowing down the way The leaves first fragrance to convey. Again, as by my door it sped, I heard spring call. What matter if the garden clay Holds nothing now but shriveled bud. Soon will each barren, twig strewn bed With bloom and scant be tenanted— Since, from the road where Love once led, I heard spring call.