anaheim-gazette 1924-12-25

"HER NIGHT OF ROMANCE" A HIT Constance Talmadge Brings Extremely Clever English Comedy to the Screen English wit, or lack of it, always comes into high relief when matched against American humor, and this contrast is the basis of the mirth-making machinery in Constance Talmadge's latest comedy, "Her Night of Romance," which comes Sunday only to the California theatre. The situation is that of an impecunious young British lord being hounded into a proposal of matrimony to an American heiress he has never met by a London money-lender. Constance, as the heiress, touring England in search of a curative for her shredded nerves, has anticipated fortune hunters and so disguised herself to look like an outlandish backwoods schoolma'am. But through a series of laughable, yet wholly possible, circumstances, she meets the nobleman, and, in fact, their positions become to closely allied that they are compelled to pose as newly-weds in order to avoid scandal. As yet neither knows the other's true identity. The sharp-brained money lender, however, scents the truth and hurries into the scene. Regardless of the delicacy of the situation, he sees a chance to collect his long-standing accounts with the lord if he can cinch the marriage. His crude manner in achieving his objective almost blights out all hope of the marriage, but meantime Dan Cupid has entered the play, and his well directed arrows write finale of happiness to the picture. GOSSIP FROM WASHINGTON greatly simplify the procedure. The House of Represenatives has voted adversely on a bill proposing to make Lincoln's birthday a holiday in the District of Columbia. The defeat of the bill was not due to any lack of regard for the memory of Lincoln but to a desire to avoid injury to the public service. A holiday means not only a loss of one day of work on the part of all the employees in the District of Columbia but much disorganization of work on the day before and the day after the holiday. GREAT BRITAIN'S COUNTERMOVE Franco-American moves toward adjustment of the French debt to America have drawn an expected British countermove. France owes us about $4,000,000,000 and to Great Britain about $3,000,000,000. The British in 1923 adjusted their $4,600,000,000 debt to America. France has not undertaken to repay the British, but is seeking a settlement with the United States. This has caused vast uneasiness in London and has led up to the extraordinary announcement that when France repays the United States she must repay Great Britain simultaneously, franc for franc, pound for pound and dollar for dollar. Notice is served on America that she must not ask for more than half of what France can afford to pay. In effect, the British are branding France as a bankrupt and serving notice she must have no preferred creditors. An effort is made to show that the money owed by France to both countries is a joint debt. London tries to place America on exactly the same basis as if she were a member of the Entente. For a purpose of their own, the British choose to classify America... GOSSIP FROM WASHINGTON Although not much legislation of a general nature is contemplated at the present short session of congress, for the reason that appropriation bills will take up so much time, yet in both houses the members and committees have been working zealously on a number of measures calculated to promote the general welfare. From the very start, the Muscles Shoals bill had the right of way in the senate and all else was subordinated to that. In the house, where the appropriation bills originate, those measures received first attention. Among the subjects pending is the Morris bill to submit a constitutional amendment providing for the beginning of a new congress and a new executive administration in January instead of March, and requiring a session of congress in January following the general election. There seems to be quite general sentiment in favor of the amendment. Congressman Henry Rathbone of Illinois, expressed the minds of all our people when he introduced a bill proposing rewards for all the world leaders. The measure would give each of the six officers cash grants of $10,000, the four commissioned officers would receive promotions to the rank of major, the two others would be commissioned first lieutenants, and all would be presented with congressional gifts of honor. Under the law the war department is powerless to make suitable recognition of the remarkable exploit of those officers, but it is cordially in sympathy with Mr. Rathbone's proposed action by congress. Serious opposition to the measure is not anticipated from any source, and it is hoped to get final action before adjournment on March. More than a score of obsolete forts and military reservations owned by the government would be sold under the terms of a bill introduced in the senate by Senator Wadsworth, Chairman of the Military Affairs committee. Nor is France in the hands of a referee in bankruptcy. If Great Britain wants the reason for French inability to pay, she should study the British record since 1918. What nation added Germany in every effort to reduce reparations? Whose delegates voted against France on the Reparations Commission? Who encouraged Berlin to hope reparations might be end? What Power opposed the French seizure of the Ruhr—the move thatally made possible the Dawes plightment? Britain made it impossible for France to collect and, there, impossible for her to pay. The Churchill warning claring Britain must share equally French interests as much America as at France. It is intended to paralyze the proposed Franco-American settlement. Notwithstanding the buttery words of Churchill denying any such intention, this will be the effect. Not only was it so intended, but it may be taken as a part of the plan to force the United States into a discussion of interallied debts. France is as anxious as England for such a conference. This, in fact, is the united purpose of the Old World one policy on which it does agree. It is determined to force the question more than half of what France can afford to pay. In effect, the British are branding France as a bankrupt and serving notice she must have no preferred creditors. An effort is made to show that the money owed by France to both countries is a joint debt. London tries to place America on exactly the same basis as if she were a member of the Entente. For a purpose of their own, the British choose to classify America as an ally rather than a war associate and as a nation equally threatened by the German menace. In this they ignore both militry and political history. The debts owed us are on a different basis from the genuine interallied debts. They are separate entities. We were not members of the Entente. We were not threatened as Britain and France were threatened. We were an associate, not an ally, and we reject the British implication that America and Britain are joint creditors of France. We are within our rights when we make one settlement with one nation and a different settlement with another. France is entitled to treat with us on a basis differing from that on which she treats her former interests. Nor is France in the hands of a referee in bankruptcy. If Great Britain wants the reason for French inability to pay, she should study the British record since 1918. What nation added Germany in every effort to reduce reparations? Whose delegates voted against France on the Reparations Commission? Who encouraged Berlin to hope reparations might be end? What Power opposed the French seizure of the Ruhr—the move thatally made possible the Dawes plightment? Britain made it impossible for France to collect and, there, impossible for her to pay. The Churchill warning claring Britain must share equally French interests as much America as at France. It is intended to paralyze the proposed Franco-American settlement. Notwithstanding the buttery words of Churchill denying any such intention, this will be the effect. Not only was it so intended, but it may be taken as a part of the plan to force the United States into a discussion of interallied debts. France is as anxious as England for such a conference. This, in fact, is the united purpose of the Old World one policy on which it does agree. It is determined to force the question more than half of what France can afford to pay. In effect, the British are branding France as a bankrupt and serving notice she must have no preferred creditors. An effort is made to show that the money owed by France to both countries is a joint debt. London tries to place America on exactly the same basis as if she were a member of the Entente. For a purpose of their own, the British choose to classify America as an ally rather than a war associate and as a nation equally threatened by the German menace. In this they ignore both militry and political history. The debts owed us are on a different basis from the genuine interallied debts. They are separate entities. We were not members of the Entente. We were not threatened as Britain and France were threatened. We were an associate, not an ally, and we reject the British implication that America and Britain are joint creditors of France. We are within our rights when we make one settlement with one nation and a different settlement with another. France is entitled to treat with us on a basis differing from that on which she treats her former interests. Nor is France in the hands of a referee in bankruptcy. If Great Britain wants the reason for French inability to pay, she should study the British record since 1918. What nation added Germany in every effort to reduce reparations? Whose delegates voted against France on the Reparations Commission? Who encouraged Berlin to hope reparations might be end? What Power opposed the French seizure of the Ruhr—the move thatally made possible the Dawes plightment? Britain made it impossible for France to collect and, there, impossible for her to pay. The Churchill warning claring Britain must share equally French interests as much America as at France. It is intended to paralyze the proposed Franco-American settlement. Notwithstanding the buttery words of Churchill denying any such intention, this will be the effect. Not only was it so intended, but it may be taken as a part of the plan to force the United States into a discussion of interallied debts. France is as anxious as England for such a conference. This, in fact, is the united purpose of the Old World one policy on which it does agree. It is determined to force the question more than half of what France can afford to pay. In effect, the British are branding France as a bankrupt and serving notice she must have no preferred creditors. An effort is made to show that the money owed by France to both countries is a joint debt. London tries to place America on exactly the same basis as if she were a member of the Entente. For a purpose of their own, the British choose to classify America as an ally rather than a war associate and as a nation equally threatened by the German menace. In this they ignore both militry and political history. The debts owed us are on a different basis from the genuine interallied debts. They are separate entities. We were not members of the Entente. We were not threatened as Britain and France were threatened. We were an associate, not an ally, and we reject the British implication that America and Britain are joint creditors of France. We are within our rights when we make one settlement with one nation and a different settlement with another. France is entitled to treat with us on a basis differing from that on which she treats her former interests. Nor is France in the hands of a referee in bankruptcy. If Great Britain wants the reason for French inability to pay, she should study the British record since 1918. What nation added Germany in every effort to reduce reparations? Whose delegates voted against France on the Reparations Commission? Who encouraged Berlin to hope reparations might be end? What Power opposed the French seizure of the Ruhr—the move thatally made possible the Dawes plightment? Britain made it impossible for France to collect and, there, impossible for her to pay. The Churchill warning claring Britain must share equally French interests as much America as at France. It is intended to paralyze the proposed Franco-American settlement. Notwithstanding the buttery words of Churchill denying any such intention, this will be the effect. Not only was it so intended, but it may be taken as a part of the plan to force the United States into a discussion of interallied debts. France is as anxious as England for such a conference. This, in fact, is the united purpose of the Old World one policy on which it does agree. It is determined to force the question more than half of what France can afford to pay. In effect, the British are branding France as a bankrupt and serving notice she must have no preferred creditors. An effort is made to show that the money owed by France to both countries is a joint debt. London tries to place America on exactly the same basis as if she were a member of the Entente. For a purpose of their own, the British choose to classify America as an ally rather than a war associate and as a nation equally threatened by the German menace. In this they ignore both militry and political history. The debts owed us are on a different basis from the genuine interallied debts. They are separate entities. We were not members of the Entente. We were not threatened as Britain and France were threatened. We were an associate, not an ally, and we reject the British implication that America and Britain are joint creditors of France. We are within our rights when we make one settlement with one nation and a different settlement with another. France is entitled to treat with us on a basis differing from that on which she treats her former interests. Nor is France in the hands of a referee in bankruptcy. If Great Britain wants the reason for French inability to pay, she should study the British record since 1918. What nation added Germany in every effort to reduce reparations? Whose delegates voted against France on the Reparations Commission? Who encouraged Berlin to hope reparations might be end? What Power opposed the French seizure of the Ruhr—the move thatally made possible the Dawes plightment? Britain made it impossible for France to collect and, there, impossible for her to pay. The Churchill warning claring Britain must share equally French interests as much America as at France. It is intended to paralyze the proposed Franco-American settlement. Notwithstanding the buttery words of Churchill denying any such intention, this will be the effect. Not only was it so intended, but it may be taken as a part of the plan to force the United States into a discussion of interallied debts. France is as anxious as England for such a conference. This, in fact, is the united purpose of the Old World one policy on which it does agree. It is determined to force the question more than half of what France can afford to pay. In effect, the British are branding France as a bankrupt and serving notice she must have no preferred creditors. An effort is made to show that the money owed by France to both countries is a joint debt. London tries to place America on exactlythe same basis as if she were a member ofthe Entente. For a purpose of their own,the British choose to classify America as an ally rather than a war associate and as a nation equally threatened bythe German menace.In this they ignore both militry and political history. The debts owed us are on a different basis fromthe genuine interallied debts.The British wantthe reasonforFrenchinabilitytopay,sheshouldstudytheBritishrecordsince1918.WheremustthreatenedasBritainandGermanyineveryefforttoreducereparations?WhosedelegatesvotedagainstFranceontheReparationsCommission?WhoencouragedBerlintohopereparationsmightbeend?WhatPoweropposedtheFrenchseizureoftheRuhr—themovethatallymadepossibletheDawesplightment?Britainmadeitimpossibleforhertopay. The ChurchillwarningclaringBritainmustshareequallyFrenchinterestsasmuchAmericaasatFrance.itisintendedtopharapyzetheproposedFranco-Americantreatment.NotwithstandingthebutterywordsofChurchilldenyinganysuchintention,thesiswillbeutilyshareitsutility.water.Timberindustry,bushandcoolresistance;ititistheflowers.all-thesethisProtective/share—moreasksofthein dollarsanness.Lastty-ninefire More than a score of obsolete forts and military reservations owned by the government would be sold under the terms of a bill introduced in the senate by Senator Wadsworth, Chairman of the Military Affairs committee. They are located in various parts of the country, and represent a cash investment that is bringing no adequate return to the people. Although not a part of the world war property that the republicans have been actively liquidating, they are holdings not needed in the military establishment, which business considerations demand should be turned into cash. Senator Ball of Delaware has introduced a bill to increase the salary of the Vice-President from $12,000 to $25,000, and of senators and congressmen from $7,500 to $12,000. Salaries on members of the cabinet, under the Ball bill would be increased from $12,000 to $18,000. Representative E. E. Denison, of Illinois, is the author of a bill which would render unnecessary the multitude of special bills granting permission for states and local communities to construct bridges over navigable streams. The Denison bill would provide general authority for the issuance of such permits upon the approval of plans and specifications by the Secretary of War and the Chief of Engineers. Under the present practice separate bills are introduced for each proposed bridge construction but the bills are always submitted to the War Department for a report and recommendation before being considered by congress. The Denison bill would settlement. Notwithstanding the buttery words of Churchill denying any such intention, this will be the effect. Not only was it so intended, but it may be taken as a part of the plan to force the United States into a discussion of interallied debts. France is as anxious as England for such a conference. This, in fact, is the united purpose of the Old World the one policy on which it does agree. It is determined to force the question of a general cancellation of the $12,000,000,000 indebtedness of a dozen Old World Powers, to a single New World Power. The British are not afraid their own debt settlement will make it hard to bring that about. They know that a French settlement will make it less possible. The French reaction to this audacious British action will be significant. If it is used as an excuse to end the Paris-Washington negotiations, then these may be set down as one more move in the studied Old World game. France is a great nation, a free and sovereign state, having the right to deal as she will with her own debts. Unless the French are willing to be "coerced" the negotiations will go on. If they meant business in the beginning the roar of the British lion will echo unheeded. The Churchill statement demands the notice of Washington. The French debt to Britain is the business of London an Paris; the French debt to America is the business of Washington and Paris. Washington's answer need not be blunt, but it should be unmistakable. The reaction in Paris ought to be equally as sharp. It will be if France is not looking for an excuse to drop the negotiations and is not anxious to be "coerced." Most of us go through life forever on the verge of making a lot of money. HOBART BOSWORTH HEADS VERY STRONG CAST "Hearts of Oak" which comes to the California for Friday only, is a gripping, poignant story of pure love and its heartaches, written around the simple fisherfolk of a New England coast town. The action sweeps from Marblehead, Mass., to the Artic wastes and embraces all the romance of the sea with the picturesque beauty of the coast country. Mr. Bosworth plays the role of Terry Dunnivan, a retired sea captain, who has adopted two children, a boy and a girl. As the girl, Chrystal grows to womanhood. Terry realizes that his fatherly love has grown to something stronger. He asks her to be his wife. Chrystal really loves Ned, her foster brother, but consents to marry Terry rather than destroy his happiness. On the day of their marriage, Ned returns from a long cruise, intent upon making Chrystal his wife. His great love for Terry leads him to sacrifice his future for him and depart hitting the downward grade. Ned is about to embark upon a futile Arctic expedition, realizing that it means his own death, when Terry learns of the sacrifice of his own children he forces the youth to abandon the trip and takes his place, exacting a pledge from his adopted children that, in the event he does not return they will marry each other. Then follows a series of dramatic events that end in complete happiness. PRESERVING THE REDWOODS It is an interesting fast that the past year, which marked the first attempt to re-forest the cut-over redwood region of California, should also have been a record one for forest destruction. Nine fires started by unguarded campfires; by carelessly tossed cigarette butts; by hunters, who deliberately set fire to the brush in an effort to scare out the game or make easier "goings" for the next hunting season. It is an interesting fact that these last named hunters, who destroy the forests are, for most part forest bred men. It is easier to understand the delinquencies of the casual camper, the careless hiker, the unaware city dweller; but a man bred in the forest!—that is hard to believe. And yet, the facts prove it. Only ignorance excuses it, the ignorance of men so close to contact with the out-of-doors that they fail to recognize their heritage. These twenty-nine fires destroyed 300 acres of timber. That the devastation was not greater, is due to the eternal vigilance of the patrolmen employed by the Redwood Fire and Protective Association. The 400,000 acres thus protected, without state aid of any kind, are situated in Mendocino county and are open to the forest lover. An acreage assessment on the owners of the land provides the sinews of war on fire destruction. The public at all times has access to this domain and in nowise are the people asked to contribute to its protection, except in terms of care and heedfulness. We know what the answer of the Redwood Fire and Protective Association will be to the increasing rage of the god of fire within its borders. What will be yours, the public's answer? Ask yourself this question whenever you enter a forest. AN ACCURATE INDEX Bishop Brent of the American delegation at the international opium conference at Geneva has resigned in disgust and is coming home. He says: "this is the last time I shall take a prepared and effectively presented, but the American argument left no impression at all against the sordid diplomacy that has always prevailed abroad. If we could not win our point in a purely tirtuistic cause like the present, what chance would we have in a cause in which we might have a selfish interest of our own? MAGNUS MAGNIFICENT Friends of Senator Magnus Johnson declare they will contest the election of his opponent, Congressman Schall, republican, on the ground that the latter made untrue charges against Johnson in the campaign, contrary to the Minnesota corrupt practices act. This is a new wrinkle in election experiences. Was there ever a campaign where one candidate did not dispute the assertions of his opponent and declare them to be untrue? In the Minnesota senatorial contest Mr. Schall probably was no more severe in his reference to Johnson than Johnson was when he took Schall to task. If Schall is to be denied his seat because Johnson does not agree with some of his statements, there seems to be no reason why Johnson should not be kept at home because his campaign declarations did not meet with Schall's approval. If the Magnus Johnson theory of determining election results were to prevail the houses of congress would be filled with vacant chairs. NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ORANGE. In the Matter of the Estate of Carl E. Davis, Deceased. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned administratrix of the Estate of PRESERVING THE REDWOODS It is an interesting fast that the past year, which marked the first attempt to reforest the cut-over redwood region of California, should also have been a record one for forest destruction by fire. If we were a primitive people, we would have read something sinister into this coincidence; likely as not, terrifying ourselves with the idea that Moloch, the god of fire, enraged at our puny attempts to set ataught his destruction, was warning us to desist from our attempts to again clothe the hillsides. But happily, we are not a primitive people and we, or to be more exact, the Redwood Fire and Protective Association, will gird up its loins and enlarge its scope as a result of the firegod's admonition or threat, or whatever we are pleased to regard it. In other words, it will more than double its efforts. Last year 300,000 seeders from the nursery of the Union labor company at Fort Bragg, Menlo county, were spread over 585 acres; this year, 800,000 saplings will planted on 1609 acres, and the foliage year 1,500,000 young trees go to the reforestation of 3,000 acres. To the redwood lumbermen and their warning of destruction. The obvious that these lumbering interests, banding together as the Redwood Fire and Protective Association, are forwarding their own interests in the task they have set for themselves. But, in the final analysis they are doing much more than this: they are performing a public service. To say that in fifty years they will reap a fair harvest in lumber from their efforts is beside the mark. But to think of their labors in terms of beauty as well as utility, will serve the purpose better. Timber builds homes and serves industry, but it also preserves streams and cool restful retreats for fagged humanity; it shelters game; it protects the flowers, and it tempers climate. In all these things, the Redwood Fire and Protective Association is doing its share—more than its share—and all it asks of the public is cooperation. Not in dollars and cents, but in thoughtfulness. Last summer there were twenty-nine fires that could—every one of event he does not return they will marry each other. Then follows a series of dramatic events that end in complete happiness. AN ACCURATE INDEX Bishop Brent of the American delegation at the international opium conference at Geneva has resigned in disgust and is coming home. He says, "this is the last time I shall take a share in any international gathering on this great problem." For a score of years Bishop Brent has been attacking the drug evil, and thought he saw an opportunity to deal it a body blow through the committee appointed by the League of Nations. Article 23 of the League covenant pledges each member of the League to entrust to it general subdivision over the traffic in opium and other dangerous drugs, and there was every reason to believe that the League would proceed in good faith to execute that duty. The American delegation, headed by congressman Stephen G. Porter of Pennsylvania, went to Geneva with high hopes of accomplishment, but their optimism has faded away before the constant rebuffs to which they have been subjected. In its handling of the opium problem the League seems to be guided by just the same considerations that govern most of its other activities. There is no disposition of the members to step on each other's toes in settling controversies likely to lead to war, neither is there any intention of interfering with members who are deriving a highly profitable tax from the traffic in narcotic drugs. The two Geneva opium conferences have been practically fruitless from the American point of view because of the selfish attitude of those countries in which the popy is grown and where opium and its derivatives are manufactured. The conduct of the opium discussions by the League gives us a very accurate index of what would happen to American organizations if the United States were a member of the League and endeavored to present its side of any question coming before it. Every such controversy would be decided according to the wishes of Old World nations which completely dominate its proceedings. To all intents and purposes the United States was a member of the League so far as its participation in the opium conferences... MAY the cheery spirit of Christmas permeate your thoughts and doings not only at this Christmastide, but every day thruout the year. ANAHEIM TOGGERY N. APPLEBAUM, Prop. 175 West Center Street Anaheim, Cal. CALIFORNIA THEATRE Matinee Daily 2:30 Nite 7—9 WEDNESDAY—THURSDAY OUR CHRISTMAS PRESENT TO ANAHEIM Richard Barthelmess IN “CLASSMATES” Sennett Comedy International “Flip Flops” News FRIDAY ONLY VAUDEVILLE 5—BIG TIME ACTS—6 and HOBART BOSWORTH IN “HEARTS OF OAK” SATURDAY ONLY GIFT NITE $100—IN GIFTS—$100 HOOT GIBSON IN “HIT AND RUN” SUNDAY ONLY GIFT NITE $100—IN GIFTS—$100 HOOT GIBSON IN "HIT AND RUN" SUNDAY ONLY CONSTANCE TALMADGE IN "HER NIGHT OF ROMANCE" Also "The HICKVILLE FOLLIES" A Rural Novelty Get Our Figures on Job Work CHRISTMAS with its cheery thoughts, good deeds and glad spirit of giving is at hand. May it continue to glow and grow, for it is a part of our being—sacred with its visions of happiness and friendship, its memories of youth and fireside. May it continue to glow and grow, for it is a part of our being—sacred with its visions of happiness and friendship, its memories of youth and fireside. The Directors and Officers of the Anaheim National Bank extend to you their cordial greetings and best wishes for Christmas and the New Year. Anaheim National Bank OFFICERS m. A. Dolan, Prest. Jno.A.Wents, V.-P. A. B. McCord, Cash. R. L. Phegley, Asst. Cashier DIRECTORS m. A. Dolan, Fred C. Rimpau, J. J. Dwyer, J. H. Wents, B. Fisher, D. Jessurun, A. B. McCord