anaheim-gazette 1927-09-01

THE ANAHEIM GAZETTE ESTABLISHED 1870 HENRY KUCHEL, Editor and Proprietor ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY SUBSCRIPTION PER YEAR $2.00 SIX MONTHS 1.25 THREE MONTHS .75 Entered at the Anaheim, California, Post Office as second class matter. ARE WE CHILDISH? IN COMMENTING on the failure of the Geneva conference, the London Spectator loftily remarks that "after all we must remember that the United States is only a child in international affairs." Maybe so. Uncle Sam has always fought better than he could dicker after the fighting was over, and two of our greatest international assets have always been the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans. But we can't help feeling that since the close of the World War we have been learning. In the first place, we remained out of the League of Nations, and successfully fought European propaganda and domestic internationalist influence to do it. Then we refused to go into the World Court without safe-guarding American traditions, and we tied our interests up so tightly that the European diplomats couldn't see any advantage in getting in at all. Then there is the case of Russia. The more experienced John Bull "recognized" Russia and got his fingers badly burned. Uncle Sam refused to recognize the reds and has been going along getting the business which John Bull expected to get by lying down with the Soviet. Surely we were not the "child" in this chapter of world diplomacy. Nor can it be said that we came off so badly in the recent Chinese unpleasantness. To be sure there is the late lamented Geneva conference. We were expected to give up everything in the interest of international brotherhood, to accept little cruisers that couldn't get far away from the home plate, manned with guns which could only match those with which other nations could equip their superior merchant fleets in time of war. But we had some real representatives at Geneva and a real government back at home, and the expected didn't happen. Maybe it was a little childish on our part to stand up for cruisers which would be of some use to us in time of trouble, but if so, then it was a brand of childishness which has been hailed with satisfaction by ninety-five per cent of the American people. so badly in the recent Chinese unpleasantness. To be sure there is the late lamented Geneva conference. We were expected to give up everything in the interest of international brotherhood, to accept little cruisers that couldn't get far away from the home plate, manned with guns which could only match those with which other nations could equip their superior merchant fleets in time of war. But we had some real representatives at Geneva and a real government back at home, and the expected didn't happen. Maybe it was a little childish on our part to stand up for cruisers which would be of some use to us in time of trouble, but if so, then it was a brand of childishness which has been hailed with satisfaction by ninety-five per cent of the American people. Minding one's own business, keeping out of trouble which doesn't concern one, and looking after one's own interests first may be childishness, but those who practice it are usually associated with maturity in America. But if this really is childishness, we are very much afraid that the European governments will have to make the most of it. We want peace and we are willing to go some distance to get it, but not as far as the lambkin went when he trusted himself: to take a cot immediately adjacent to the couch of the hungry lion. A LESSON IN ONIONS It is the wail of the free traders that the agriculturists do not benefit directly from the tariff. The free traders wave aside the indirect benefits, including the great home market in which more than 80 per cent of all our products are sold, and declare that the farmer buys articles which are higher because of a protective tariff and sells in the open markets of the world. Of course everyone who has looked into the situation knows that all commodities which are used exclusively by the farmer on the farm are on the free list and pay no duty at all. And it can be found also on investigation that there are a great many crops raised by the farmer which would disappear entirely from American soil should the tariff be removed. The western farmer with his beet sugar and other protected commodities, the southern farmer and fruit grower with his specialized products all realize the value of the protective tariff, directly as well as indirectly. Quite frequently we read in the newspapers of some specific instance in which the growers of the country are demanding even a greater tariff. The latest example is that of the onion growers of Ohio and Indiana. Their cause has recently been advocated by Senator Willis of Ohio, who proves by his statements on the subject that he "knows his onions." The crop of onions raised in certain parts of the central states, where the soil is favorable, is very considerable and forms an important part of the economic picture. Egyptian and Spanish onions are now seriously competing with the home product, reducing the price of American onions. There is a reason. In the first place, the Egyptian grower lives in a shanty made of sticks and susbsists almost entirely upon rice, with a little dried fish thrown in once or twice a week. He wears little if any clothing and his wages, if he is an employee, as he usually is, amount to about $3 a month. Compare his condition with that of the average farmer in our central states, and it can easily be seen that he will outsell the American onion grower in his own market unless the latter gets enough tariff to make up the difference in the cost of producing the goods. The present tariff on onions is 12 cents a bushel higher than under the low tariff law which preceded the present one, but because of higher cost of transportation this is not now regarded as sufficient, and an effort will be made to increase the protection. Here is another example of how the tariff directly helps the farmer. Many more can be found if one will take the trouble to look for them. wears little if any clothing and his wages, if he is an employee, as he usually is, amount to about $3 a month. Compare his condition with that of the average farmer in our central states, and it can easily be seen that he will outsell the American onion grower in his own market unless the latter gets enough tariff to make up the difference in the cost of producing the goods. The present tariff on onions is 12 cents a bushel higher than under the low tariff law which preceded the present one, but because of higher cost of transportation this is not now regarded as sufficient, and an effort will be made to increase the protection. Here is another example of how the tariff directly helps the farmer. Many more can be found if one will take the trouble to look for them. FARMERS FOR MARINE The American farmer in the West and Northwest is now fully aware of the importance of the American merchant marine and wants it maintained, according to Malcolm Stewart, a Chamber of Commerce authority who recently made a tour of many of the western and northwestern states. Mr. Stewart declares that the farmers remember what happened to their commodities at the beginning of the World war when British and German ships were diverted from carrying our American products. Foreign ships, it is to be remembered, in time of national crisis naturally look after the needs of their own nation first and our commerce, if we have no marine of our own, is left in the lurch. The most recent example of this fact was the great British coal strike of 1926. British ships were needed to carry coal to England and the products of American farmers began to pile up in our ports with no British ships to take them. In this crisis the Shipping Board acted quickly and saved the agricultural interests of the country from what might have amounted to a genuine agricultural panic, had there been no American ships to fall back on. As Mr. Stewart well puts it: "The American farmer knows something about the American merchant marine. In fact, he knows a great deal about it. For the last few years he has been giving intelligent study to this question and he is well informed on many points. This is especially true of the farmer of the Middle West." "The Shipping Board has salvaged a number of ships from our war-time fleet and has established twenty-five services to all parts of the world, and they are being operated by private companies for the account of the government. These services have definitely brought the American merchant marine to the farmer by the establishment of trade routes out of the South Atlantic and gulf ports, as well as the North Atlantic. With our inland waterways developed and reasonable export rail rates in force, this means the ships are literally placed at the back door of the Middle West farmer." ANAHEIM GAZETTE Wake Up! By Albert T Reid PETER PUBLIC CLARK CLARK SAVINGS ONE BILLION DOLLARS ANNUAL LOSSES THROUGH FRAUDULENT SECRETARY Abert T Reid AUTOCASTER Hoover in Lead which has yet manifested itself. he said. This possible lineup for Hoover, over to courses of study and lists of supplementary reading. Much useful Hoover in Lead For Presidency West Rallies to Support, East and South Solid for Him Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover appears likely to receive strong backing of western presidential delegates at the 1928 Republican national convention, according to reports from authentic representatives of the west received at the summer White House, at Rapid Cit, on Tuesday. Senator Jones, Republican, Washington whip of the senate, said indications are that Washington will be for Hoover. Rellable word has come from California that the Hiram Johnson faction may not oppose the secretary of commerce as that state's "favorite son" if he does not choose to fight Johnson. Representative Newton, Republican, Minnesota, said Hoover will have his state's delegation if a proper campaign is made there. Representative Christopherson, Republican, South Dakota, said he believed Hoover probably will have some of the votes from this state. Republican editors of Wyoming have voted 33 to 2 for Hoover, and Montana politicians report that his popular strength there is increasing. These statements represent a fair cross section of opinion in the west. The Idaho, Oregon and Nebraska delegations are expected to be pledged to their favorite sons—Idaho for Senator Borah; Nebraska for Senator Norris; Oregon for Senator McNary. Iowa is for Frank Lowden, advocate of the McNary-Hauden bill. North Dakota may be for Lowden, leaving Colorado, Nevada, Utah and New Mexico in the doubtful column, with chances even that Hoover can get half of the total delegates of these states. Jones said that in his travels through the west he has not heard mentioned any other name than Hoover's. There is no Lowden strength in his district, which has yet manifested itself, he said. This possible lineup for Hoover, measured with his reported strength in the south as the result of his Mississippi flood relief work, would give him a formidable position at the 1928 convention. Hoover's forte out here is his combined waterways irrigation-power development program. He started campaigning through the west for this joint platform last year, before President Coolidge had announced that he did not choose to be a candidate. His platform has an important farm relief angle too as many farmers have indicated their belief that lower water transportation costs would go far toward solving their problem. The unanimity of opinion for Hoover among leaders is surprising in view of his opposition to the McNary-Hauden bill, which had the support of congressional representatives from the states mentioned and also because of the fact that Hoover never has been popular with the political leaders. The west was supposed generally to be for Lowden, but if the reports brought here are as authentic as they seem and if Hoover can draw in sufficient votes from the industrial east, where he was supposed to be more popular than here, he will have an excellent chance of going into the next convention on top. School Manual To Serve County Good Advice Given to Teachers, Parents, and Children Serving as a guide for teachers, school trustees, parent-teacher officials, and others connected with or directly interested in public education is the 1927 manual of the public schools of Orange county, prepared by the county board of education. The manual, just off the press, covers 136 pages of reading matter. The greater portion of the volume is given over to courses of study and lists of supplementary reading. Much useful information relating to other phases of school administration has been included to meet a definite need among principals, teachers, school trustees, and parent-teacher executives. Patriotism and respect for the national colors are emphasized in the first chapter of the manual, which is devoted entirely to the American flag and its ritual. "Who are the enemies of the flag?" reads a question. Answer—"Every person who strikes at our flag by force of arms or by breaking the laws that have been made to preserve our liberties. Those who violate a public trust are even more dangerous enemies than those who openly fire upon our flag." A considerable portion of the manual is given over to the subject of morals and manners, in which connection the county board of education goes on to say: "The board can find no more appropriate place in this manual than here to urge teachers, because of their immense influence, direct or indirect, continually exerted, to keep their own ideals high and make them even higher. In general and professional reading, in continually seeking the means of culture, the teacher has a definite duty to herself; to the community in which she works, and to the state that employs her." The value of civics is set forth in the following paragraph: "Civics and history should be taught as allied subjects. Pupils get much clearer ideas of civics by studying concrete examples that can be best supplied from the history. On the other hand, American history can be better done if pupils have been taught to know their political surroundings and to appreciate their civic duties. Civics should inspire pupils with the responsibilities as well as privileges of citizenship. It should give them sound notions of political morality. The discussion of political and social questions in the schoolroom is a valuable exercise. Pupils thereby gain a better understanding of their duties as citizens and can be trained to take an active interest in the problems of social service." Jones said that in his travels through the west he has not heard mentioned any other name than Hoover's. There is no Lowden strength in his district, county, prepared by the county board of education. The manual, just off the press, covers 136 pages of reading matter. The greater portion of the volume is given to take an active interest in the problems of social service." I FOUND OUT ONE SPUR IS ALL ANYBODY NEEDS. IF YA GET ONE SIDE OF A HORSE TO MOVE, THE OTHER SIDE HE Z GOTTA MOVE TOO! THE WIBECRACKER IS IN AGAIN WHAT'S THE COMPLAINT, LACK OF HOSPITALITY? HE HAD MY GUM! WHAT'S WRONG? I THREW HIS GUM OUT-QUITE UNINTENTIONALLY OBSERVATIONS THE GOLDEN WEST With this state's wonderful resources steadily increasing, it is now reported that California ranks eighth among the ten leading states in the Union in its total value of manufactured products. COME ON IN, CAL, THE WATER'S FINE The Chief Executive says "He does not 'choose' to run for President in 1928." Judging from the way the people have taken that announcement, it looks like the Republicans will have the last word. THE VACANT CHAIRS Aviation is still in an experimental stage, but no doubt will make rapid strides along sane, practical lines. But this "stunt" business should be curbed. To allow anyone to hop off, expecting to negotiate a 2400-mile stretch of ocean in a land plane; is suicidal. The guys who hang up tempting money prizes for the winners in these hazardous flights should be frowned down. And to let any Tom, Dick or Harry build an airship should be curtailed. It is a dangerous pastime. All that the dead heroes receive are the tears and vain hopes. AND THE COW JUMPED OVER THE MOON An AEROPLANE dropped out of the sky the other day, landing on a local field. It carried 12 persons, who came to say "how do you do" and arrange for an air line service between here and somewhere. The ship was just an ordinary-looking affair, with three big motors and a wing spread of 80 feet, and said to have been made with aluminum steel. Everything inside is cozy and cute, and 12 persons can stowaway nicely. When ready to leave, the pilot gave an order to the crowd to stand back and, after the passengers were all aboard, the plane took the air and within 10 minutes was out of sight, on its way to another sea coast town. Aviation is now the main topic of conversation on the streets, in the cafes and almost everywhere. People are beginning to wonder what is going to happen next, for with these modern AN AEROPLANE dropped out of the sky the other day, landing on a local field. It carried 12 persons, who came to say "how do you do" and arrange for an air line service between here and somewhere. The ship was just an ordinary-looking affair, with three big motors and a wing spread of 80 feet, and said to have been made with aluminum steel. Everything inside is cozy and cute, and 12 persons can stowaway nicely. When ready to leave, the pilot gave an order to the crowd to stand back and, after the passengers were all aboard, the plane took the air and within 10 minutes was out of sight, on its way to another sea coast town. Aviation is now the main topic of conversation on the streets, in the cafes and almost everywhere. People are beginning to wonder what is going to happen next, for with these modern planes all hands seem to be up in the air. SPREADING THE GLAD TIDINGS WHEN a stock salesman comes up smilingly and says his company pays a nice, fat interest rate, look him over carefully. Talk about it, and let your wife (if you have one) know all the details, and even go so far as to tell the good news to a policeman, or anybody for that matter. If the proposition is good, it can wait awhile, but above everything else, investigate before you invest, and you might save a lot of sleepless nights. WHEN MOUNTAINS WERE HOLES SCIENTIST has informed a palipitating and breathless public that he has discovered, 500 feet below the surface, a slab of old red mud, hardened into sandstone, that has been washed up, and has running across its surface the tracks of at least three distinct kinds of animals that lived and had their beings on this earth millions of years ago. The sandstone comes from the Grand Canyon, and is said to be highly important to the scientific world. THROWING THE BULL SOME of the sport writers, ever since the tete-a-tete of the big mittmen, a few weeks ago, have been showering each other with bouquets, saying that this one or that would have given a better account of the fracas (had he been present) than the pieces sent out. It is said after reading those accounts, wherein they didn't get the coaconut's meat, a fellow up a tree couldn't tell what the bruisers did to each other. And then the apple-sauce about picking the winner, before the towel flew into the ring, has received special mention. Out of the whole crew of prophets only one gave the right guess (according to one of his admirers); but if you read his stuff closely, you will see that this guy didn't say anything for sure, either. So there you are. TAXPAYERS GETTING BACK SOME OF THE GRAVY HIGH official says that legislation lowering taxes will be enacted by the next congress. It is pointed out that since 1919 the government war debt has been decreased from twenty-eight billions to about eighteen billions of dollars. CUTTING DOWN THE TIME LIMIT IT IS said that Lindberg did more in ten days to bring the United States of America and European nations closer together than all the ambassadors have done in ten years. A HIGH official says that legislation lowering taxes will be enacted by the next congress. It is pointed out that since 1919 the government war debt has been decreased from twenty-eight billions to about eighteen billion of dollars. CUTTING DOWN THE TIME LIMIT It is said that Lindberg did more in ten days to bring the United States of America and European nations closer together than all the ambassadors have done in ten years. STRAIN AT GNAT, SWALLOW.. CAMEL It is on the boards that the merchants of a certain municipality have voluntarily agreed to tax themselves a certain (high) retail license tax, in order to keep out fly-by-night persons who come in competition with them. POVERTY COMES IN DOOR, LOVE FLIES OUT WINDOW A young lady, aged 25, married a man, aged 83. She expected a fifty-fifty split of a $25,000 bank account. But a daughter of the man got the "jack." Now the wife wants a divorce. LOOKING FOR SANTA CLAUS? The queen is thinking of paying the United States another visit, and some of the boys have a sort of noting that the lady might strike us for a loan, to kinda start the king kid out right. RIGHT ARM'S A FREE LANCE In speaking of the different kinds of cars, a young lady says the little coupe is the easiest of all to drive, because you need only one hand to guide the wheel. SOMETHING JUST AS GOOD The making of diamonds out of glass has been in vogue for years, and the farmer who put green goggles on his prized cow and fed her sawdust gained considerable notoriety, but the city dweller who put a rough coating of cement in his front yard and then painted it green, to look like a lawn, has hit upon the latest method of side-stepping the week-end pastime with the mower.