anaheim-gazette 1922-08-31

WORLD PEACE ADVANCED BY ARMS CONFERENCE Greatest Practical Contribution to End of Wars Made by Administration As a direct result of the Washington conference for the discussion of limitation of armaments, called by President Harding, August 11, 1921, and convened November 11, 1921, the following have been accomplished facts. Shantung is being evacuated by Japan. The occupation that Chinese territory by a foreign power long made it a breeding place for international differences which were likely to develop into international war. The island of Yap—the nerve center of trans-Pacific cable and radio communications—is no longer under the sole domination of Japan. The cable and radio rights in that island of the United States—and other nations are formally recognized and guaranteed by treaties. The "open door" policy in China was an American doctrine first proclaimed by the United States to protect her rights in the far east. But, like the Monroe doctrine, it was never formally recognized by the rest of the world. The nine power treaty formulated at the Washington conference pledged the signatories to the recognition of this policy and its strict observance. This not only guarantees fair play to American rights in China but fair play to all nations and removed a most likely source of another world war. The navies of the great maritime powers have been limited as to their future waship enlargements, and agreements have been reached regarding the destruction of battleships already afloat and the abandonment of tremendous naval building programs necessitating expenditures annually of hundreds of millions of dollars. The naval appropriations for the next month or a speculation. Do not be rushed into it. Take time to investigate. And be as soundly assured as possible of the security of the venture. Any legitimate enterprise—investment or speculative—welcomes inquiry. YOUTH IS SOUND AT HEART In his one-hundredth year Cornelius Cole, California's ancient but by no means antiquated United States senator of the sixties, finds that everything else has changed except the young folks. They are still, he says, the same at heart. Though there are mighty few of us with similar length of experience to back up our assertion, most of us who stop to think will say Cole is right. In spite of all the changes that have come over their position in the world, in spite of everything that has come to distract and to tempt them, we believe firmly that our young folks are sound at heart. It is our opinion that all this talk about flappers and their ways is based on the exception and not the rule. Look about you. Did you ever see so many really nice-looking girls? Did you ever see so many clean, competent-looking and manly boys? These young folks will grow up into just as good men and women as their fathers and mothers, and very likely better. HARDING CONSISTENT People who have thought they saw an inconsistency in some of the utterances of President Harding regarding the railroad strike have evidently failed to keep in mind all that he has said on that subject. A review of his record will show that there has been no fundamental inconsistency. It is true that in one of his proposals for a compromise he suggested NOT A TREEL "We shall spend public treasuries all lions on enhanced make up for the w empire-building, bu second China." There is still an hopeful statement newal of America qualification involve attention of the pu so that congress, f private-interests v structive co-oper operations must methods which incl of timber in a few be eliminated. Ne consistently kept u must be fire protec Col. W. B. Greforester, says that as much forest does as from lumbering annual forest fires per cent of our for naturally. If, in addition ttection, the habit tinues to spread as future of our forest ply is safe. The service now has u ka the largest affer undertaken. planted on 5000 a sand hills. Near have been planted that state inaugurate 1872. In other st going on. And in forest-re renewal on to remember that out in one's own contribution to th but fair play to all nations and removed a most likely source of another world war. The navies of the great maritime powers have been limited as to their future waship enlargements, and agreements have been reached regarding the destruction of battleships already afloat and the abandonment of tremendous naval building programs necessitating expenditures annually of hundreds of millions of dollars. The naval appropriations for the next fiscal year are $128,608,000 less than they were last year. Had not the Washington conference provided for an abandonment of the building program the appropriations for the next year would have been many hundred millions larger than last year. The reductions of this year will be increased in the future after all nations begin to experience the full effects of the naval holiday. Seven treaties were formulated at this conference. They were submitted by President Harding to the senate February 10, 1922. Their ratification was completed by the senate within 49 days from that date, a record of prompt co-operation with the chief executive in treaty making that has never been equalled in the history of the United States senate. These are the more practical and material results which have followed the Washington conference, but greater than these has been the effect upon the world's mental processes. The conference changed the thought of the use telephone wire wears out, the term of its life varying according to the exposure to accident, to the weather, and to other deteriorating conditions. All telephone wire has then sooner or later to be replaced. All of this bronze wire which is found to be no longer fit for use can be sold; the coppersteel wire could not. But bronze drop wire is run in twisted pairs. The wires therefore must be insulated from each other. Each conductor has a special insulation and a special covering. The insulation is made of a compound consisting mainly of rubber with sulphur, whiting, and other non-conducting mineral substances. Over this insulation is placed a close braid of cotton yarn saturated with weather-proof waxes. INVESTMENT, SPECULATION There is a clear, pronounced distinction between investment and speculation. The person with limited HARDING CONSISTENT People who have thought they saw an inconsistency in some of the utterances of President Harding regarding the railroad strike have evidently failed to keep in mind all that he has said on that subject. A review of his record will show that there has been no fundamental inconsistency. It is true that in one of his proposals for a compromise he suggested that the employes on strike be returned to their former positions with seniority rights unimpaired, but, recognizing that this might not be possible, he added the closing remark. "If there is good reason why the managers can not accept, they will be obligated to open direct negotiations or assume full responsibility for the situation." Anyone who knows the generous nature of the president and his desire to promote peace and to secure to the workman every possible benefit, will readily understand his effort to have the men taken back without sacrifice of seniority rights if possible. Failing that, there was only one course left—for the railroad executives to open direct negotiations with former employees or prospective new employees and to restore their working organizations to the effective basis. All that was necessary after the submission of the presidents' plan of compromise was for the executives to point out the reason why seniority could not be restored and then proceed with direct negotiations. President Harding has already given notice that in doing this the railroad managers would have the protection of the government. In his proclamation of July 11 he directed all persons "to refrain from all interference with the lawful efforts to maintain interstate transportation," and he invited all state and municipal authorities and all good citizens to co-operate in upholding the laws and preserving public peace. In the preamble to that proclamation he had declared that those persons who took employment after the strike had been called "have the same indisputable right to work that those have to decline to work." These utterances show a consistent policy on the part of President Harding. He has never posed as a dictator. He did not undertake to say that his proposed plan of compromise must be adopted. He offered it as a possible solution, and then pointed out the only other source—direct negotiations by the railroad managers with em- INVESTMENT, SPECULATION There is a clear, pronounced distinction between investment and speculation. The person with limited means should keep this distinction in mind. The California corporation commissioner commendably has taken steps to check the operations of certain promoters, in the interest of the public. This action is not fairly to be construed as being inimical to and condemnatory of all speculation. In developmental enterprises, there is legitimate place for speculation, and, carried on within bounds of reason, it is helpful to the community, alding in establishment of industries. But there is a very actual, inescapable element of risk in speculating—risk of partial or total loss of funds put into the speculation. Therefore, it wisely has been urged that only those persons of ample means who can accord to sustain losses, should indulge in speculation. But in investments of the basic principle in safety of income and of principal. Investments are essentially secure. They do not promise the alluring returns that sometimes are made from speculation. But those who have studiously observed hold that the man who systematically invests his surplus with good judgment ultimately makes more money than the one who speculates, even though speculations may be conducted honestly, and may have reasonable chance to succeed. Caution and prudence should govern in placing money either in an invest- These utterances show a consistent policy on the part of President Harding. He has never posed as a dictator. He did not undertake to say that his proposed plan of compromise must be adopted. He offered it as a possible solution, and then pointed out the only other source—direct negotiations by the railroad managers with employees, under the assurance that the governments, state and national, will protect all men in their right to work and their right of property. According to reports, some roads are in a position to take men back with seniority rights restored. President Harding thought it possible that other roads might be able to devise plans for doing the same. Since they are not able to do so without injustice to men who have remained loyal, or others who have taken employment, it is manifestly their duty to go ahead with direct negotiations, employ men to operate the shops and the roads, relying upon the state and national governments for the preservation of peace and order. In the preservation of peace and order and in the protection of life and property, the national administration and all state administrations will have the unlimited support of all good citizens. There can be no doubt that the good citizens are not only in the majority, but no less aggressive in upholding the law than any other people may be in attempting to overthrow it. STRAIGHT THINKING NEEDED Workers should beware of forming the habit of thinking that the right to strike is more valuable than the right to work. NOT A TREELESS AMERICA "We shall spend millions from the public treasuries and hundreds of millions on enhanced costs of living to make up for the wanton wastes of our empire-building, but we shall not be a second China." There is still an "if" attached to this hopeful statement concerning the renewal of America's forests. That qualification involves the increasing attention of the public to this subject, so that congress, federal officials and private interests will be held to constructive co-operation. Lumbering operations must be conducted by methods which insure a second crop of timber in a few years. Waste must be eliminated. New planting must be consistently kept up. Above all, there must be fire protection. Col. W. B. Greeley, United States forester, says that we will allow twice as much forest destruction from fires as from lumbering. Stop the 25,000 annual forest fires, he asserts, and 75 per cent of our forests will come back naturally. If, in addition to adequate fire protection, the habit of replanting continues to spread as it is now doing, the future of our forests and timber supply is safe. The national forestry service now has under way in Nebraska the largest afforestation policy ever undertaken. Pines are being planted on 5000 acres of land, mostly sand hills. Nearly a billion trees have been planted in Nebraska since that state inaugurated Arbor Day in 1872. In other states similar work is going on. And in the midst of all this forest-renewal on a big scale, it is well to remember that the single tree set out in one's own yard is a valuable contribution to the whole program. THE ESSENCE OF DEMOCRACY An editorial by William Allen White ed. And the reverse is true also, only when free utterance is suppressed is it needed, and when it is needed it is most vital to justice. This state today is in more danger from suppression than from violence, because in the end suppression leads to violence. Violence, indeed, is the child of suppression. Whoever pleads for justice helps to keep the peace. "Dear friend, put fear out of your heart. This nation will survive, this state will prosper, the orderly business of life will go forward, if only men can speak in whatever way given them to utter what their hearts hold—by voice, by postal card, by letter or by press. Reason never has failed men. Only force and oppression have made the wrecks in the world." Here is a dignified and convincing statement of the meaning and purpose of freedom of speech and press. Here is a plea for reason which should interest not only the governor, the legislature and the people of Kansas, but the people of the whole civilized world. The editor's letter was written because of the ruling of the Kansas industrial court, but it has an almost universal application to other human relationships. It contains the essence of democracy. WHY OPERATOR REPEATS NUMBER ASKED FOR After you remove the telephone receiver from the hook and ask central for a number, you will notice that she repeats the number in a questioning voice. Her repetition of the number in such a tone calls for an acruowledgment from you that she has correctly heard the number. It is to avoid the possibility of calling the wrong number that central repeats the number given to her as she hears it. WHOM THEY BEAT British manufacturers having boasted openly that they know more about the American tariff bill than do most Americans and that they have been "beating it," may be surprised to find that they have merely been beating those congressmen and senators who oppose the bill. The people of the United States are not likely to show much enthusiasm in re-electing men who work hand in glove with our European rivals. If you are easily insulted you ought to be. HINTS FOR HOME To crisp lettuce and celery, wash and put in cheesecloth bag, wet occasionally and hang in a cool place. Will keep several days. To make cookies soft and prevent sticking, cover molding board with linen cloth, flour as you would the board. To improve the flavor of canned fruit and vegetables, open an hour or two before using. To keep olives after bottle is opened, pour one half inch of olive oil on top of brine and cork well. Soak new brooms in boiling water or soap suds. Dip in water occasionally. Clean aluminum with sour milk. Use a cork to apply scouring stuffs to knives etc. A piece of flannel is much better than a brush for removing dust from silk. WEST BROADWAY M. E. CHURCH Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Preaching, 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Epworth League, 6:45 p.m. Prayer meeting, Wednesday evening. Bible study, Friday eaening. Sunday evening and Friday evening. THE ESSENCE OF DEMOCRACY An editorial by William Allen White in the Emporia (Kans.) Gazette, addressed "To An Anxious Friend," contains several truths every American citizen needs to think about now and then. It reads, in part: "You tell me that law is above freedom of utterance. And I reply that you can have no wise laws unless there is free expression of wisdom of the people—and, alas! their folly with it. But if there is freedom, folly will die of its own poison and the wisdom will survive. You say that freedom of utterance is not for time of stress, and I reply with the sad truth that only in time of stress is freedom of utterance in danger. No one questions it in calm days, because it is not need-" ANOTHER DEMOCRATIC SLOGAN "Buy it abroad" is the motto of the Democrats in congress who oppose the Republican plan of imposing a protective tariff on imports. THE UNIVERSAL CAR $580 $580 Most for Your Money F.O.B. Detroit No other car of this type is priced so low — no other will give you more real motor car value—more convenience, more comfort, more dependability than a Ford Coupe. Equipped with electric starting and lighting system, demountable rims, extra rim and non-skid tires all around, it makes the ideal enclosed car for business or for pleasure. Reasonably prompt delivery. Terms if desired. GEORGE DUNTON Ford, Lincoln and Fordson Sales and Service Phone 263 Anaheim EY BEAT OAK FLOORS For Everlasting Economy FOR RENT Two five-room Flats. Excellent appointments. 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Mann 210 South Los Angeles St. Phone 43 Anaheim "They Don't Answer" When the telephone operator says, "They don't answer," it is after a sincere endeavor to get your party. She cannot compel an answer. The party called may be unwilling to leave a particular household duty—may be in another part of the home When the telephone operator says, "They don't answer," it is after a sincere endeavor to get your party. She cannot compel an answer. The party called may be unwilling to leave a particular household duty—may be in another part of the home beyond closed doors—may be chatting with a neighbor—may be marketing—may be slow in answering. Strange, but true, calls are sometimes designedly unanswered. Telephone records show that the great majority of "don't answer" reports come from residence calls. In business, where it is a matter of dollars and cents, it is always the assigned duty of some one to be within sound of the telephone bell. "They don't answer" is the statement of a situation absolutely beyond the control of the telephone operator.