anaheim-gazette 1924-02-14

Analheim Gazette ESTABLISHED 1870 ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY Henry Kuchel, Editor and Proprietor SUBSCRIPTION PER YEAR ... $1.50 SIX MONTHS ... $1.00 THREE MONTHS ... $ .50 Entred at the Anaheim Postoffice as second-class matter CALIFORNIA RESERVE TO CLOSE DOWN When the tumult and the shouting have died, and the hysteria concerning the oil leases has become chronic only with Senator Thomas Heflin, of Alabama, the country will undoubtedly get the real facts. In the meantime it is opportune to quote the following from an article appearing in the recent number of an anti-Administration paper published in New York City: "President Anderson of the Pan-American Petroleum Company, which is developing the Doheny lease on California Naval Reserve No. 1, which has figured in testimony at Washington, has ordered cessation of drilling operations when two wells now being drilled are completed, and no further work will be undertaken until it is determined whether the contract under which the reserve is being developed by this company will prove profitable to the Government. Since the fall of 1922 the company has brought in about a dozen wells which are producing from 100 to 1500 barrels of low gravity oil per day, and most of them on the pump, indicating that the majority of the wells are small producers. "It was Mr. Anderson who strenuously opposed acceptance of the contract attached to the richest legacy of the greatest century. "Men show by what they worship what they are. It is no accident that before the great example of American manhood our people stand with respect and reverence. And in accordance with this sentiment our laws have provided for a formal recognition of the birthday of Abraham Lincoln, for in him is revealed our ideal, the hope of our country fulfilled." TRYING TO FORCE AN ENTRANCE A considerable part of official Europe carries on its opposition to the proposed revisions of the American immigration laws as if this country alone contained space and opportunity for the surplus population of the continent. The truth is that there is a good wrid for immigrants having a small amount of the pioneer spirit. Italy, for instance, has African possessions that could be made garden spots if foreign lands were not used by European nations rather for commercial exploitation and as political pawns than for happy abiding places for human beings. Great numbers of Italians have gone to South America and have prospered. Yet no South American country is in any way crowded. Indeed, almost every one of these countries is underdeveloped. They have cultivatable lands going to waste, forests which have hardly been touched, natural resources which have only been roughly explored and reported upon. The desire of emigrating Europeans to enter this country instead of going to places on the globe where welcoming hands are extended is a species of blindness. For this their governments are largely responsible. They are in position to direct the bright outlines a forecast as viewed by I. O. War Flint agency revived by administration for ading America's basis of that statement in an article pro-Winds that "of World War we adapted ourselves suits of peace, justified ourselves changes in the ed upon us by of 1914-19." The intelligence by American I. O. War Flint opinion, paves its nuance of tions of 1923. "cessive product cumulation of values." A rat rate value of do our foreign business accepted as fa ration indicated home market trade." Domestically estimated a foreign trade ling that while our important element begins at home ourselves rather nations... Not fusion and dis foreign commer state, and, con war period, mu and value. To amounted to $ than 50 per cent. Mr. Starek a provement in Europe settles determined whether the contract under which the reserve is being developed by this company will prove profitable to the Government. Since the fall of 1922 the company has brought in about a dozen wells which are producing from 100 to 1500 barrels of low gravity oil per day, and most of them on the pump, indicating that the majority of the wells are small producers. "It was Mr. Anderson who strenuously opposed acceptance of the contract attached to the lease when it was submitted to him by Mr. Doheny in December, 1922, and he threatened to resign his connection with the Doheny interests that had existed more than a dozen years rather than undertake the burdens imposed upon the company." "To him it appeared that the contract was all one-sided, that the Government got every consideration and concession, while the company obligated itself to expend about $15,000,000, about half that amount for navy fuel oil storage facilities, and the company's reimbursement was to come from its gamble for oil on the reserve lands. "Mr. Doheny finally won Mr. Anderson's cooperation by pointing out that the Navy needed the storage facilities at Pearl Harbor and other points as well as the fuel oil as early as possible, and as Congress delayed meeting these requirements by necessary appropriations it was no more than a variable duty for his wealthy company to come to the aid of the Navy." The date line of this article was "Los Angeles, Cal., Jan. 31," or a day before Mr. Doheny gave the testimony before the Senate investigating committee which showed that Measrs. McAdoo, Gregory, and other former Democratic luminaries, were, or had been, on the Doheny payroll; and in which he intimated that Mr. Josephus Daniels was fully aware that the oil in the Teapot Dome was being drawn off by abutting operators, and that he, as Secretary of the Navy, after much delay made but a faint effort to protect the Government's interests. The testimony of Mr. Doheny has brought leaders of both parties together in their determination to get at the whole truth of the oil lease question, and that will necessitate the ignoring of political blatancy and the resort to sane and non-partisan consideration based on real evidence. Quite probably it will eventually be discovered that the Government made countries is underdeveloped. They have cultivatable lands going to waste, forests which have hardly been touched, natural resources which have only been roughly explored and reported upon. The desire of emigrating Europeans to enter this country instead of going to places on the globe where welcoming hands are extended is a species of blindness. For this their governments are largely responsible. They are in position to direct the stream of emigration. They show poor regard either for the friendship of this nation or the future of their nationals by insisting that the United States shall take larger quotas of newcomers than she feels competent to absorb. OUR PACIFIC COAST Horace Greeley's advice evidently has been acted upon, wholesheartedly. The National Bank of Commerce, in a review of Pacific coast development, describes the achievements in the relatively short period of this district's existence as a "striking example" of "effective enterprise." Further growth, the bank bellows, will be determined by the local market and possibilities of foreign trade. In 1919 a total manufacturing output of $3,000,000,000 was reported for Pacific coast states. This makes it increasingly evident that coast industries no longer wait upon outside capital to further their enterprises. They are taking the initiative. Five and one-half percent of the nation's manufactured products in 1920 originated o nthe coast, against 5 per cent the year previous. When, from 1919 to 1921 all American manufactures declined thirty percent, the average was only twenty-three percent for the three coast states. In 1860 coast production was only $30,000,000. Today it shows a gain over that date of $2,970,000,000. Const population, too, the report points out, is gaining at a faster rate than the country at large. The gain of thirty-three percent from 1910 to 1920 is more than double the rate for continental United States. Prior to 1910 he increase was even larger. A better place to live? Certainly. Abundance of superpower? Sure. Climate? A strong contributing reason. Yet the three features combined, in the final analysis, may explain he remarkable growth of California, Washington and Oregon. The optimism member of the Vienna is supported lists presented by which show increased demand in manufactures and increases... The testimony of Mr. Doheny has brought leaders of both parties together in their determination to get at the whole truth of the oil lease question, and that will necessitate the ignoring of political blatancy and the resort to sane and non-partisan consideration based on real evidence. Quite probably it will eventually be discovered that the Government made a shrewd deal in the matter. But if anyone was guilty of mal-feasance in office he will be punished. COOLIDGE'S TRIBUTE TO LINCOLN "Five score and ten years ago that Divine Providence which infinite repetition has made only the more a miracle sent into the world a new life, destined to save a nation. No star, no sign, foretold his coming. About his cradle all was poor and mean save only the source of all great men, the love of a wonderful woman. When she faded away in his tender years, from her deathbed in humble poverty she dowered her son with greatness. There can be no proper observance of a birthday which forgets the mother. Into his origin as into his life men long have looked and wondered. In wisdom great, but in humility greater; in justice strong, but in compassion stronger, he became a leader of men by being a follower of the truth. He overcame evil with good. His presence filled the nation. He broke the might of oppression. He restored a race to it birthright. His mortal frame has vanished, but his spirit increases with the increasing years, She Knows "I am a Domestic Science Graduate and a chemical student from Normal School. After many the experiment testing various baking powders I never use except the Royal." ROYAL BAKING POWDER Absolutely Pure Contains No Alum Leaves No Baking Powder Co., 130 William St. ANAHEIM GAZETTE BRIGHT OUTLOOK FOR 1924 A strong spirit of optimism pervades a forecast of conditions in 1924, as viewed by Fred Starek, Director of the War Finance Corporation, an agency revived by the Harding Administration for the special purpose of aiding American agriculture. The basis of that optimism is contained in the statement made by Mr. Starek in an article published in "Trade Winds" that "of those engaged in the World War we are the first to have adapted ourselves to the normal pursuits of peace. We have quickly adjusted ourselves to various amazing changes in the processes of life forced upon us by the mighty convulsion of 1914-19." The intelligent caution exercised by American business men during the past two years, in Mr. Starek's opinion, paves the way for a continuance of the satisfactory conditions of 1923. There has been no excessive production or buying, no accumulation of stocks or inflation of values. "A ratio of 10 to 1 between the value of domestic commerce and our foreign business has come to be accepted as fairly reliable and this ration indicates how colossally the home market overshadows foreign trade." Domestic commerce for 1923 is estimated at $80,000,000,000 and foreign trade $8,000,000,000, "showing that while our foreign trade is an important element, our prosperity begins at home and depends upon ourselves rather than upon other nations... Notwithstanding the confession and distress in Europe, our foreign commerce is in a healthy state, and, compared with the pre-war period, much greater in volume and value. To illustrate, in 1914 it amounted to $3,902,000,000, or less than 50 per cent of last year's total." Mr. Starek anticipates further improvement in foreign trade when Europe settles down to the works of MISPLACED RIBS An English sportsman, being conceited about his fine figure, wore corsets to show it off. One day, riding to the moors, he was thrown from his horse. A gamekeeper ran to render assistance. The first-aid man began to feel the fallen one all over to see if any bones were broken, and suddenly yelled out to a ghillie: "Run for a doctor! Hero's a man's ribs running' north and south, instead o' east and west!" German mills look forward to the purchase of $100,000,000 worth of American cotton in the current crop year, and it is stated that a preliminary credit of $10,000,000 has been arranged. Think of the effect on the Southern cotton textile industries of having say, 50 per cent of that cotton returned to this country in the form of manufactured goods. And the way to insure its return in that form is to give the Democratic Party control of the Government and the opportunity to frame another Democratic tariff law. M. Eugene Durfee ARCHITECT Room 5, Cassou Bldg. Phone 692 Anaheim PHONE 784-J. Dr. W.W. Adams THE OSTEOPATH Has opened office again and will be glad to meet all of his old friends, and as many new ones as he can at If you can't keep your mind on your business, it won't be long until you won't have to worry about your business. DON'T EXPERIMENT You Will Make No Mistake If You Follow This Anaheim Citizen's Advice Never neglect your kidneys. If you have pain in the back, urinary disorders, dizziness and nervousness, it's time to act and no time to experiment. These are frequently symptoms of kidney trouble, and a remedy which is recommended for the kidneys should be taken in time. Doan's Pills is a good remedy to use. No need to experiment. It has acted effectively in many cases in Anaheim. Follow the advice of an Anaheim citizen. C. E. Jordan, carpenter, 319 S. Philadelphia St., says: "My work is a strain on my kidneys and back. I had attacks of backache and a soreness across my kidneys that made it hard for me to do any stooping or lifting work. My kidneys acted irregularly, but Doan's Pills bought at Anaheim's Pharmacy, soon rid me of the backache and put my kidneys in good condition. I always recommend Doan's, for I know they are just as represented." Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan's Pills—the same that Mr. Jordan had. Foster-Milburn Co., Mfrs., Buffalo, N.Y. THE SIGNATURE "W. L. Percy" the best known lion checks per year, most of which are fornia Edison Company, and for mat California. begins at home and depends upon ourselves rather than upon other nations... Notwithstanding the confusion and distress in Europe, our foreign commerce is in a healthy state, and compared with the prewar period, much greater in volume and value. To illustrate, in 1914 it amounted to $3,902,000,000, or less than 50 per cent of last year's total." Mr. Starek anticipates further improvement in foreign trade when Europe settles down to the works of peace and says that "when statesmen now dominating certain Allied policies realize that we are not so naive as not to see through their transparent though sinister design to invigle the Liberty Bond holders of the United States to pay the German reparations for them, and begin balancing their budgets, the present turmoil will start to subside and rational conditions will return. Meanwhile, we will be developing our foreign trade in fields where these nations used to be pre-eminent. "Assuming that Europe's stabilization is not far distant (even though I do not consider her as vital an element in our immediate welfare as some people do), what is there on our horizon to cause us to pause or fear? Nothing that I can see." Reviewing the industrial situation Mr. Starek finds the only weak spot in certain branches of agriculture, which the Government has been helping to relieve, and even this misfortune is not expected to be of more than temporary duration. After showing the activity in every other line of enterprise, Mr. Starek says: "What reason can exist for apprehension as to 1924? Presidential inoptitude? No, for President Coolidge has already demonstrated his capacity as a reliable an competent guide. Legislation then? No real danger there, even though it may seem hard for 531 statesmen to settle down...Anyway, law makers are patriotic men and however their views may clash, they do not desire to retard the nation's development." Mr. Starek foresees tax reduction, no labor disturbances, increased production of raw materials and activity in manufacture. The optimism expressed by this member of the War Finance Corporation is supported by the latest statistics presented by the "Annalist" which show increased car loadings, increased demand for building materials and increased bank clearings. NOW 12c 20% PRICE R New Wall Paper We are now showing a complete assortment of the new Wall Papers for the coming season. Exquisite Blends—polychromes and tapestries in the much wanted shades of Warm-Gray, Bronze, Old Rose and New Blue. Chintz and Damask Bed Room papers are in great demand this season. Did you get our very interesting book on Wall Paper? B. F. SPENCER Sun Proof Paints 166 W. Center St. Wall Paper Art Goods Wall Paper THE SIGNATURE THAT WRITES PROSPERITY Percy" the best known signature in the South West. 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