anaheim-gazette 1924-07-31

URGE NAVAL GUNS FOR PACIFIC COAST DEFENSE That the 16 inch guns of the scraped battleships of the Montana class should be used to strengthen the coast defenses of the Pacific coast and replace the now obsolete guns, constituting their armament, is expressed in a statement given out by Brig. Gen. Henry D. Todd, Jr., commanding the Ninth Coast Artillery District, which comprises all of the seacoast fortifications on the Pacific Coast of the United States. "For the past year there has been a continual study of the conditions existing in the seacoast forts of the Ninth Corps area and in this study a comparison has been made between the armament of foreign capital ships and the armament in our fixed defenses," said Brig. Gen. Todd. "This comparison has shown that all of the guns on the Pacific Coast are greatly over-powered and out ranged by the guns on the Pacific Coast are greatly greatly improved, in fact the problem could be considered satisfactorily solved if we could emplace at each of the principal harbors a few of the best guns that are now available. "The history of naval attacks against fortified harbors indicates that an attacking force has always brought as least five or six times as many guns as were mounted in the forts attacked. However, warships are not built to fight concrete forts, consequently it is believed that from two to four of the best guns would make each of the big harbors reasonably safe against bombardment. "Such guns are the 16-inch, 50 calibre guns that were constructed for the batteries of the Montana class of battleships, but which were not mounted because that class was scrapped as the result of the disarray thereof, that the inhabitants of the Pacific Coast are virtually interested in having the necessary appropriation included in one of the early budgets. ALIEN LAND LAW UP TO SUPREME COURT Contract Clause Argued Before That Tribunal Conditions in California with respect to aliens in the State would be retracted at least ten years should the California Supreme Court decide against the State's contention that the so-called cropping contracts are in violation of the provisions of the alien land law, State Attorney General Webb declared before the high tribunal sitting in Los Angeles where four cases involving the issue were submitted for final decision. The courtroom, usually the meeting place of the heat legal talent of the state, was crowded with a strange audience of which fully half was composed of Japanese, Chinese and Hindus. Attorney General Webb reiterated his opinion that the contracts are an evasion of the legislative provisions which prohibit allons inelegible to citizenship from owning or leasing land in California. The contracts are described as permitting owners of land to hire allons to work the soil who are paid a monthly salary with a yearly bonus of an interest in the crop produced. In opposition to the state's contention that the contracts are illegal and are subterfuges intended to defeat the law against the holding of an interest in the land by an alien, a battery of counsel argued that the contracts are private covenants and have no concern in the real property. But now came knows better than shows that the are buying a thirdican farmer's graft before the war, farm products and goods in some case rope are double w before. At home also goods and product Hoover. It means cumulating prospectively played and busin Some way they with the claims vancing prices ofthe convincing pro assertions Europe la sells, and therume. Throughout perity is returning. TELLS PERILS ADJ Drifting down 190 miles with sals densers making its engines to function city of obtaining many guns as were mounted in the forts attacked. However, warships are not built to fight concrete forts, consequently it is believed that from two to four of the best guns would make each of the big harbors reasonably safe against bombardment. "Such guns are the 16-inch, 50 calibre guns that were constructed for the batteries of the Montana class of battleships, but which were not mounted because that class was scrapped as the result of the disarmament conference. To construct the emplacements, build the carriages and mount two of these guns in one battery, would cost about two million dollars, which is only one 20th the cost of one battleship, and hence a very small premium to pay for insuring the safety of a big commercial port. "While the War Department's policy in this matter is not known, I believe and have so recommended, that the minimum armament for reasonable security should comprise two of these 16 inch guns at Puget Sound, four at San Francisco and two at San Diego. In addition to these guns there should be a reserve of mobile guns, that is guns on railway mounts, but in this connection it should be understood that some of the heaviest guns must be permanently installed, as naval bombardment should be resisted from the beginning and before the reserve guns could arrive. "Of course at present there are no serious clouds on the international horizon, but if an emergency should arise and the emplacement of these guns be ordered by the War Department, it would take at least a year to complete the work. It would seem, The contracts are described as permitting owners of land to hire allons to work the soil who are paid a monthly salary with a yearly bonus of an interest in the crop produced. In opposition to the state's contention that the contracts are illegal and are subterfuges intended to defeat the law against the holding of an interest in the land by an alien, a battery of counsel argued that the contracts are private covenants and have no concern in the real property. The lower courts of the state have rendered opposing decisions on issue. Superior Judge Conkling of Imperial county recently held that the contracts are legal as the amendments added to the alien land law by the 1923 legislature are unconstitutional. By his decision the bars of the act were let down and afforded opportunity to 1000 Hindu and Japanese farmers to till some 50,000 acres of vegetable land in the valley. Judge Clock of Superior Court here dismissed two of the cropping cases several weeks ago which are among the four appealed to the high tribunal. WHAT EUROPE BUYS Europe annually purchases 35 per cent more American grain and other agricultural products in proportion than before the war. The foreign trade of the United States is the greatest in the nation's history. Herbert Hoover, secretary of commerce makes these observations. They are greatly at variance with much that is heard. But no other man is in possession of as complete information on the subject of the country's commerce. Mr. Hoover speaks with Drifting down 190 miles with sand densers making it engines to function city of obtaining aboard ship, riding and all with wire with the land or oceans of some mishap toatus aboard, were ling experiences of Santa Ana Ana port who were made of naval reserviato boat unheard of fife the fifteen day owith its docking geles harbor. The lads were mendation of their cer for seamanshipping shown under period during which to the world." Conveyed into S.A.U.S. destroyer, ready with an enm and the admiral of warm praise upon. But, to the you was all a wonder by a stop at Cerostain goats and one and gave fresh me crew and where freeped for the engine boats. LUCKY STRIKE "IT'S TOASTED" CIGARETTES GET some toast You're going call Lucky Stri just right. Because Lucky Strike c rettes give you good, wholesc flavor of toast Burley tobacco It's toasted ANAHEIM GAZETTE knowledge and understanding. And what he says is startling, when it is considered that for many months, all through the late session of congress, the country was regaled with a systematic attack on the administration's foreign policy. The critics held that to be responsible for economic and social unrest, and in consequence Europe's asserted inability to buy from America. In turn the American farmer has suffered due directly and solely to the loss of trade with Europe whose inability to buy, these critics say, is the result of the mistaken policies of our government in foreign relations. But now comes the one man who knows better than any other, and shows that the countries of Europe are buying a third more of the American farmer's grain than in the years before the war, and that of other farm products and of manufactured goods in some cases the sales to Europe are double what they were ever before. At home also the consumption of goods and products increases says Mr. Hoover. It means advancing and accumulating prosperity, with labor employed and business in good health. Some way the facts do not square with the claims of the critics. Advancing prices of farm products are the convincing proofs of Mr. Hoover's assertions. Europe buys and America sells, and the trade grows in volume. Throughout the country prosperity is returning. TELLS PERILS AS BOAT ADRIFT OFF MEXICO Drifting down the Mexican coast 190 miles with salt water in the densers making it impossible for the engines to function, facing the necessity of obtaining fresh water for use Upon landing the crew was highly commended by the inspector who stated that boat and crew was in the most immaculate condition while the latter showed the most excellent training of any of the reserve cruises of the year LENROOT FOR COOLIDGE Senator Irvine L. Lenroot, Republican senator from Wisconsin, has issued the following statement to the press of his home state: The work of organizing the state for Coolidge and Dawes will begin immediately, and I hope that within a month every county in the state will have at least one Coolidge and Dawes club. From letters that have come to me from every part of the state I am convinced that Coolidge can carry Wisconsin. The only possible effect of Senator LaFollette candidacy will be to throw the election into the House of Representatives. There he would stand no possible chance of election. LaFollette has been the foremost champion in the United States of the election of public officials by direct vote. He has consistently opposed delegating that power to any convention or to any other body. Not only has he been opposed to the election of public officials by other than direct vote, but he has also opposed nominating them by any other means. Now the effect of his candidacy is to ask the voters to delegate to him the power of deciding whether the next President shall be a Republican or a Democrat. I believe that the people of Wisconsin are quite capable of determining for themselves this question, and will do so at the polls. If they prefer Davis and Bryan to Coolidge and Dawes they will so vote. It is rumored that if Senator LaFollette controls the control of any of these states more than dividends and only a few taxes more than reductions may be made. Taxes more than reductions mean The measure of success in railroad dollar earned does not cover the cost with a margin over, the business. THE SANTA FE DEPARTMENT Maintenance of trains, buildings, etc. Maintenance of commotives, freight and train station and switching, and other traction agencies. Fuel Salaries and expenses of clerks and other legal, valuation, general officers, pension depreciation and retirement equipment, lease, demurrage and cancellation. Rest of equipment, joint facilities, etc. Interest on bonds and other interest charges. Dividends on capital stock. Taxes Balance available for expanding facilities. Of the last item 3.02 cents came from sources than rates so that a reduction of less than 6% would have wiped out the entire margin of salaries through rates. Even a decline in gross business such as has this year inevitably reduces this balance of 8%, because not many of the cost items can be included in proportion. The adjustment between success and failure delicate one in the transportation industry, welfare of the country, it should not be lightly with either by laws or by the various committees control the main elements of railroad earnings. It is particularly notable in the above statements taxes were more than dividends and only a few taxes more than reductions may be made. The Santa Fe already has reduced taxes is vital for shippers. It can be furnished... TELLS PERILS AS BOAT ADRIFT OFF MEXICO Drifting down the Mexican coast 190 miles with salt water in the condensers making it impossible for the engines to function, facing the necessity of obtaining fresh water for use aboard ship, riding out a storm at sea and all with wireless communication with the land or other vessels because of some mishap to the wireless apparatus aboard, were some of the thrilling experiences of Frederick Elliott of Santa Ana Ana Babe Smith of Newport who were members of the group of naval reservists aboard an Eagle boat unheard of for five days during the fifteen day cruise which ended with its docking Monday at Los Angeles harbor. The lads were elated at the commendation of their commanding officer for seamanship and sportsmanship shown under the stress of the period during which they were "lost to the world." Convoyed into San Diego harbor by a U.S. destroyer, they found that city ready with an enthusiastic welcome and the admiral of the port bestowing warm praise upon them. But, to the youthful reservists it was all a wonderful lark, enlivened by a stop at Ceros island where mountain goats and one deer were bagged and gave fresh meat to a hungry crew and where fresh water was shipped for the engines by filling the life boats. It is rumored that if Senator La Follette controls the platform convention which meets at Madison September, and selects the Republican electors men will be selected who will vote for La Follette and not for Coolidge and Dawes if Coolidge carries the state. I do not believe for one moment that this is true. However much I may disagree with Senator La Follette upon certain public questions I know he would not be guilty of this dishonest political trick Coolidge is the regular Republican nominee. The people are entitled to the opportunity of voting for him as such, and if he carries the state they are entitled to have the electoral vote of Wisconsin cast for him. Even if some of La Follette's supporters should attempt to steal the electoral vote of Wisconsin in this way I am confident La Follette will not permit it. If the platform convention is controlled by Senator La Follette, the La Follette members will in common decency, permit the Coolidge members to select the presidential electors, and the convention will then endorse them in compliance with the law. My health is steadily improving but I shall not be able to participate actively in the campaign until this fall. Silence may be golden, but what could a jazz orchestra do with it. YOU NEED NOT Your Backbone will tell Me What and Where Your Tr GET some today! You're going to call Lucky Strikes just right. Because Lucky Strike cigarettes give you the good, wholesome flavor of toasted Burley tobacco. NO OPERATIONS! NO MEDICINE WHY CHIROPRACTIC? BECAUSE—It is founded on facts. BECAUSE—It removes the cause of your disease instead of treating the effects. BECAUSE—Pressure on nerves is the cause of all sickness. BECAUSE—It is conceded to be the most effective health system known. BECAUSE—Over fifty insurance companies are now approving it. BECAUSE—Chiropractic teaches Health, "Not Disease." BECAUSE—Chiropractic restores Health without drugs, medicine or operations. BECAUSE—An analysis of your spine will reveal the true condition of your health. BECAUSE—Chiropractic will make you well when all other methods fail. Dr. Joseph H. Cole 6 Years Successful Practice in L Office Hours 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Phone 845. 250 E. C The most Centrally Located Ground Floor Office in A The Santa Fe dollar was spent in 1923 less more than dividends. Rate reductions more than taxes of success in railroad business is the relation of costs to returns. If the does not cover the cost of earning it, the business fails. If it covers the margin over, the business succeeds. THE SANTA FE DOLLAR IN 1923 WENT AS FOLLOWS: - maintenance of trash, buildings, etc. - 13.37 cents - maintenance of locomotives, freight and passenger cars - 19.36 - stations and switchings, and other transportation - 19.68 - agencies - 1.69 - fees and expenses of clerks and other general office employees - 8.49 - valuation, general officers, pensions and death benefits and miscellaneous - 9.98 - education and retirement, equipment and ice plants - 1.08 - damages and casualties and casualties - 3.69 - equipment, joint facilities, etc. - 1.07 - on bonds and other interest charges - 1.04 - funds on capital stock - 4.60 - service available for expanding facilities - 8.08 - price available for expanding facilities - 8.14 - price available for expanding facilities - 8.79 from 3.02 cents came from sources other than all the fuel used for the System. Taxes were $20,316,491. Good service requires ample money for operation and maintenance. Even a rather substantial reduction in rates would benefit individuals so slightly as hardly to be known, while it might readily (because of poor service) cause them tremendous loss which would be quickly and keenly felt. A railroad gets money from its rates and has no other large source of supply, even though attempts seem to be made to have the public believe otherwise. Since 1921 freight rates have been almost continuously in process of reduction. Santa Fe freight earnings were decreased $14,500,000 in 1922 and $23,945,000 in 1923 from what they would have been with 1921 rates. The already has reduced freight rates many millions. But adequate service providers. It can be furnished only when fair rates provide the money needed. W. B. STOREY, President The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway System between success and failure is a the transportation industry. For the country, it should not be lightly tampered news or by the various commissions that elements of railroad earnings and costs. only notable in the above statement that more than dieldends and only a little less A railroad gets money from its rates and has no other large source of supply, even though attempts seem to be made to have the public believe otherwise. Since 1921 freight rates have been almost continuously in process of reduction. Santa Fe freight earnings were decreased $14,500,000 in 1922 and $23,945,000 in 1923 from what they would have been with 1921 rates. already has reduced freight rates many millions. But adequate service suppliers. It can be furnished only when fair rates provide the money needed. W. B. STOREY, President The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway System URGE CANDIDACY OF JUDGE LOUIS W. MYERS Two prominent Californians this week strong in support of the candidacy of Louis W. Myers for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of California. One was the Hon. Frank P. Fillet, former United States Senator, who issued a signed statement offering his services to the Myers Campaign Committee. The other was the Hon. Lucien Shaw, former Chief Justice of the State Supreme Court, who also gave out an interview supporting the canadacy of Judge Myers. Judge Myers is a Southern Californian, who is candidate for republican nomination for Chief Justice, State Supreme court at the primariee, August 26th. He is being supported by civic leaders and the bar associations everywhere throughout the state. Secretary Davis predicts that it will be a 10,000,000 plurality for Coolidge, a landslide, plus a tidal wave, so to speak. One of the worlds saddest sights is a bright man's dull finish. D NOT BE SICK! and Where Your Troubles are Without Asking a Question HEALTH QUESTIONS and Their Answers QUESTIONS and Their Answers NS! NO MEDICINE! NO DRUGS! TIC? WHY COLEMAN? BECAUSE—Of his superior system of vertebral adjustments. BECAUSE—Of his six years' practice in Los Angeles, where he was one of the most prominent chiropractors. BECAUSE—He has thousands of satisfied patients. BECAUSE—He is a graduate of the noted Ratledge School of Chiropractic having the very highest of standards. BECAUSE—Each patient receives his personal attention. No one is employed to adjust his patients. BECAUSE—Of his gentle adjustments. BECAUSE—He has the most modern office and X-Ray laboratory in Orange County, with individual rest rooms. BECAUSE—His rates are reasonable including complete X-Ray of your back FREE with course of adjustments. H. Coleman, Chiropractor Successful Practice in Los Angeles. Phone 845. 250 E. Center St. Ground floor Anaheim Floor Office in Anaheim