anaheim-gazette 1927-11-03

THE ANAHEIM GAZETTE ESTABLISHED 1870 HENRY KUCHEL, Editor and Proprietor ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY SUBSCRIPTION PEE YEAR $2.00 SIX MONTHS 1.25 THREE MONTHS .75 Entered at the Anaheim, California, Post Office as second class matter. WEST WANTS TARIFF SOMETHING seems already to have happened to the free trade scheme to conquer the West in the coming election. A few months ago we read glowing statements by free trade authorities to the effect that the farmers of the West were in revolt and that in the next election these same farmers would demand the repeal of the protective tariff and a return to the good old days when they burned corn in their cookstoves in Nebraska and Kansas because it was cheaper than coal. But of late we have heard not nearly so much about this free trade conquest of the West. Evidently the plans are not developing so rapidly as was thought possible. There is even some evidence coming to the surface to indicate that what the farmers of the West want is not less tariff, but more protection! The so-called progressive senators of the West and Middle West met in conference in Washington a few days ago. These senators certainly know what the farmers are thinking about if anyone does, and what they said about the tariff at the conclusion of the conference is interesting. It seems that Senator Borah and his associates intend to assert themselves through a concerted effort to make the regular party leaders concede the right of that part of the country west of the Mississippi to obtain legislation helpful to the farmers. In this connection the agricultural problem was emphasized in the formal statement, and to that Senator Borah added orally, in response to questions by newspaper men, that the western group would seek through the tariff commission's operations higher rates of duty upon a dozen or more products of the farm. "The tariff commission now has before it petitions for raising the duties on the products which the western group desires to see obtain more protection. It is contended by the group that these products come in competition with similar foreign products which are able to undersell the American products in the American market. The list of these products, as outlined, includes flaxseed, milk and cream, peanuts, soy beans, cottonseed, oats, eggs and of the Mississippi to obtain legislation helpful to the farmers. In this connection the agricultural problem was emphasized in the formal statement, and to that Senator Borah added orally, in response to questions by newspaper men, that the western group would seek through the tariff commission's operations higher rates of duty upon a dozen or more products of the farm. "The tariff commission now has before it petitions for raising the duties on the products which the western group desires to see obtain more protection. It is contended by the group that these products come in competition with similar foreign products which are able to undersell the American products in the American market. The list of these products, as outlined, includes flaxseed, milk and cream, peanuts, soy beans, cottonseed, onions, eggs and egg products, cherries, fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes and corn. "Under the flexible provisions of the tariff law, the President has authority, after investigation by the tariff commission, to raise or lower the duties on these products 50 per cent." Evidently somebody was stringing the free traders a few months ago in telling them what the farmers wanted. Or maybe the wish was father to the thought. OUR "IMPERIALISM" TRAVELERS returning from Europe tell us of the constantly changing opinions about the United States and its policies. The latest charge against us is that Uncle Sam is becoming an imperialist, that he is going first to enslave Latin-America and then bind Europe in chains. It is said that the failure of the naval disarmament conference between America, Great Britain, and Japan caused a profound sensation in Europe. The other European nations have accepted British naval superiority as something decreed by fate and have given up all attempt to compete with John Bull on the water. They expected America also to bow to the theory of Britannia's right to rule the waves and were profoundly moved when we did not accept inferiority to Britain in the matter of cruisers in the recent conference. Now the European politicians are saying that America having the money, the great manufactories and the potential force, is about to set out on a career of world conquest. Every American of course knows that this supposition is absurd. We have plenty of room at home for ourselves for years to come, and all that we want is the right to develop in peace. The fact that we do not surrender our great American market to the cheap labor of the world and do not agree to the cancellation of all the debt owing us, is no indication that we are seeking to enslave anybody. We are only seeking to protect our own workers and our own taxpayers. It is of course a little amusing to hear European politicians in one breath accusing us of seeking world economic domination, and then in the next warning us that we will lose all our markets outside the United States if we do not lower our tariff. The two assertions do not exactly jibe. We cannot blame European leaders too much for having this false impression about the United States. In the first place practically every European nation of importance, Germany, France, England, Spain, Russia, and Italy has at some time in the past sought to dominate the world imperially. Now that we have become the rich nation that we are, with the potent politicthat we possess, Europeans naturally assume that we will do likewise. They are only judging us by European standards ancrediting or discrediting us with being about to do what they would do were they in our position. And, unfortunately, they are being strengthened in their error by a number of internationalist influences in the Uni- We cannot blame European leaders too much for having this false impression about the United States. In the first place practically every European nation of importance, Germany, France, England, Spain, Russia, and Italy has at some time in the past sought to dominate the world imperially. Now that we have become the rich nation that we are, with the potent politics that we possess, Europeans naturally assume that we will do likewise. They are only judging us by European standards and crediting or discrediting us with being about to do what they would do were they in our position. And, unfortunately, they are being strengthened in their error by a number of internationalist influences in the United States itself. FORGOTTEN GOVERNMENT BONDS KNOWLEDGE that the treasury has grown somewhat uneasy as to whether a very large amount of the Second Liberty bonds may not fail to be either converted or presented for redemption on November 15—this notwithstanding interest payments cease on them at that time—has caused inquiry as to how great an amount of other bond issues, matured long ago, are still unaccounted for. The treasury's statement of last June showed that $45,518,122 of matured government obligations on which interest had ceased were still outstanding. In the last complete annual report it was shown that $2,824,500 of matured pre-war bonds had not been presented at the treasury. This total included $285,660 of bonds issued during the Civil war, many of which had matured more than half a century ago. It also included $151,610 United States bonds of issues so old that they had matured for payment before the Civil war. How much of these amounts represented bonds which had been lost or destroyed and how much, if any, bonds which had been forgotten by their owners, the treasury had no information. JUST WHERE WE WERE THE League of Nations Assembly has adopted a resolution outlawing "wars of aggression." That leaves matters exactly where they were before. Does anybody recall a war that wasn't proclaimed by every nation engaged in it a war of defense? Scientists admit that they do not know what causes sleep. They might try a small dose of the Congressional Record, ANAHEIM GAZETTE The Perennial Scare By Albert T. Reid DEMAND FOR FARM LEGISLATION TEACHING HATRED Some time ago the Bishop of London "In American schools and universities, on the contrary. English history is not only a regular but also a popular mittee is firmly convinced that a proper adherence to the Monroe Doctrine is necessary to the best interests of the people of both Central and South TEACHING HATRED Some time ago the Bishop of London declared in the course of an address that hatred of Great Britain and things British was being taught in the schools of America and that we ought to do something to stop it. The statement, cabled to America by the representatives of our newspapers there, has caused considerable comment on this side of the Atlantic. Most of those who have commented on the good bishop's statement have taken occasion to deny the state of affairs which he deplores. Among those who disagree with the bishop is Dr. William R. Shepard, professor of history at Columbia university, who said, in a recent interview on the subject, that if anything, political sentiment has veered quite favorably toward England of late, both in American text books and treaties. The statement of the bishop, Dr. Shepard declared, was "belated, injudicious and mistaken." "Belated," he went on, "because forty years ago political sentiment in American history underwent a change favorable to England. Under the emotional stress of the recent war—not altogether without stimulus from English sources—that sentiment became for a while actually subservient in its attitude, going at times as far as to be little, or even condemn, the words and deeds of the forefathers of the American republic. "Inpidious in harping upon ancient animosities of a political sort and passing over completely English attitudes toward Americans and the United States. English historical text books do not encourage sentiments politically or otherwise favorable either to the American people or their government. In the schools and universities of England where the future members of the governing class are educated, the history of the United States ordinarily is ignored as if the country were quite non-existent. Even when instruction on the subject has been stimulated for any reason, the students are apt to care little or nothing about it. "In American schools and universities, on the contrary, English history is not only a regular but also a popular subject." Dr. Shepard also points out a fact which is too often lost sight of, that it is easy to exaggerate the importance of common languages, kindred blood and similar institutions in two nations as nationally minded as are the United States and Great Britain. These things go along very well so long as both nations are traveling the same path, but when differences and threat of real trouble arise, these likenesses so often emphasized are apt to increase the bitterness rather than assuage it. Family quarrels are generally the bitterest kind. It is highly desirable that Great Britain and America remain friendly and at peace with one another. The best way to continue this state of affairs is not to attempt to Anglicize America or to Americanize Britain, but to cultivate a spirit of understanding and good will. And perhaps the best way to cultivate such a feeling is to permit each nation to work out its own destiny without attempting to interfere with the policies of the other. We do not know where the good bishop got his information about alleged English hating in the American schools, but someone ought to ease his mind by telling him that somebody has been stringing him. CANT FOOL 'EM All good Americans were pleased to read recently of the action taken by the American Federation of Labor in convention at Los Angeles. In frowning on the attempts of propagandists to interfere in the government's foreign policy in Latin America and China, a resolution had been introduced by a New York delegate opposing American interference in foreign countries. The resolution committee of the federation condemned this resolution with the statement that it had "no regard for truth," and added that "concerning the general subject of relations with South America, the committee is firmly convinced that a proper adherence to the Monroe Doctrine is necessary to the best interests of the people of both Central and South America." It is a significant fact that a copy of a resolution similar to the one introduced by the New York delegate, criticizing the United States policy, was found in the possession of Sidney Bush, who was arrested while the convention was in progress and charged with communist activities. It is of course generally known by those who have studied the situation that a great deal of the criticism of our foreign policies is inspired by communists and in other instances added by communist activities. Speaking further of this resolution, the report of the resolutions committee declares: "It is unfortunate that the manner in which resolutions of this sort frequently are drafted for introduction in state federations of labor and city central bodies inevitably leads to the conclusion that their authors are more concerned in pointing the finger of criticism at the government than they are in ascertaining the facts regarding the subject they attempt to discuss." At a time when so many of our alleged "liberals" and "intellectuals" have assumed the attitude that everything Uncle Sam does, in his dealings with the world is wrong, it is especially satisfactory to note that the propaganda of the communists and their brethren, the parlor bolsheviks, has been unable to fool the hard-headed leaders of the labor movement in America, who are practical men and who have come in contact with communism in its ugliest phases. So long as the American Federation of Labor puts its faith in men like President Green, communism is going to have touch sledding in America in spite of the "intellectuals" and occasional business men that it is able to fool. The army has been awarded for medical purposes 1388 cases of champagne seized by the prohibition department. Now this ought to encourage the enlistments a little. IF A GENTLEMAN IS SEATED IN THE CAR AND THE LADY IS STANDING WHAT DOES THE GENTLEMAN DO? READ THE PAPER! CONSARN! WHEN YA START TO STEER THE YOUNG IDEA RIGHT, YA RUN SMACHT INTO THESE TRUMPS! BUMPS ON A LOG, I THINK, ARE WHAT THESE FELLOWS ARE CALLED? OBSERVATIONS CALLING A SPADE A SPADE THOUSANDS of people are flocking to sunny Southern California from the Middle West, particularly from the Mississippi valley. These people, in most part, lost everything they had in that devastating flood. They have cranked up their flivvers and migrated to California. Most of them are hard working, honest persons, looking for employment. Already the supply of workers throughout California continues greatly in excess of the demand in many districts. One young man with a wife and child here typifies the situation. He is willing to work—but jobs and scarce. THINGS DO SEEM TOPSY-TURVY A YOUNG man born and raised in Texas is here with a small family. He has been in many states, has been down in Mexico and up in Canada. He believes the United States should amend its immigration laws. He says it is hard for him to get steady work on account of too many aliens. In Mexico, for instance, that government has passed a law that 85 per cent of laborers on any job there must be Mexican. But in this glorious land of the free, foreigners crowd the American pretty hard, especially in the laboring fields. This young man joined a regiment in the Lone Star state and went "over there" when his country called him. Now, he says, some days he often wonders where his next meal is coming from. MUY AMIGO IT IS reported that the new ambassador to Mexico has the situation well in hand, even though his train was escorted by rifle and machine gun units. It is predicted that through the ambassador's usefulness and intelligence that the relations between America and the republic below the Rio Grande will be more cordial, and all matters under consideration will be settled satisfactorily. THEY'RE IN THE JAILHOUSE NOW A MAN and his wife and two male companions, who came to this Southland from an eastern city, went into the holdup business and were caught. They said they were out of funds and were hungry, and turned bandits. That is a foolish business, and sooner or later the crooks find it out. And a trusted employee embezzled $3000 from his boss so he could play the games THEY'RE IN THE JAILHOUSE NOW MAN and his wife and two male companions, who came to this Southland from an eastern city, went into the holdup business and were caught. They said they were out of funds and were hungry, and turned bandits. That is a foolish business, and sooner or later the crooks find it out. And a trusted employee embezzled $3000 from his boss so he could play the games at Tijuana and ride around in fine automobiles. TICKLE THEIR PALATE GROWERS of all kinds of products must specialize; that is, they must furnish customers what they want. Up in Tulare, for instance, they raise the best kind of watermelons, and eastern dealers take all they can get because the people want them. Down in the Vista section, near Escondido, certain kinds of vegetables are raised out of season, because that section is known as absolutely frostless. Consequently, brisk demands await the supply, especially tomatoes, spinach and suck like. One man who raises spinach has a standing offer for all he can raise. He is making money. This same thing applies to all lines of endeavor—bakers, butchers, grocers; likewise applies to plasterers, carpenters, and even newspapers. THEY TAKE 'EM OUT AT SUNRISE SAY what you will, the republic below the Rio Grande has an unique way of dealing with revolters who conspire against that government. As long as the agitators talked they were not molested, but when they toted their artillery they were executed. THAT BEATEN PATH TO YOUR DOOR EFFICIENCY is perhaps one of the greatest words in the English language. People who wish to succeed must excel in their efforts to win recognition in this busy world of today. Many people try to make a living by their wits, but that won't do. Honest work, backed by a desire to satisfy will reap its reward. The field is unlimited, and persons must give value for what they receive in order to make the grade. COMING EVENTS CAST THEIR SHADOWS The building of Manchester boulevard will stimulate business in the west section, but the good effects will be apparent throughout the city. It may be several years before the highway is completed, but right now projects are shaping themselves in a business way along that line of travel. Wide boulevards must be provided to handle the traffic that is constantly increasing, and congestion means business. GETTING TOP HEAVY An old story says that when you meet a red-headed girl, if you look around you will see a white horse. But now, according to report, only 3 per cent of the blondes are real, while at least 25 per cent of them are what are called synthetic—which accounts for the scarcity of white horses. TIME TO PAUSE AND PONDER With terrific earthquakes in China, Japan, Jerusalem, and other viscous with appalling loss of life, with tornadoes, tidal waves... GETTING TOP HEAVY AN OLD story says that when you meet a red-headed girl, if you look around you will see a white horse. But now, according to report, only 3 per cent of the blondes are real, while at least 25 per cent of them are what are called synthetic—which accounts for the scarcity of white horses. TIME TO PAUSE AND PONDER WITH terrific earthquakes in China, Japan, Jerusalem, and other places, with appalling loss of life, with tornadoes, tidal waves, rivers overflowing, property destruction running into hundreds of millions of dollars, nations with war-like ideas, with people divided upon many questions (which could be settled calmly)—all these things make a fellow up a tree think that after all people are puny and small specs upon this earth. LETTING CAT OUT OF BAG DURING a police ballyhoo of a "fashionable" bootleg bazaar in a well-known beach town the other evening, a "blue book" was seized, wherein the names of customers were kept. It is said the names were those of many of the city's leading lights, both of the male and female gender. The rendezvoux was elaborately equipped, having a telephone 'n everything, and while the officers were present several thirsty customers phoned for the week-end supply, and no doubt they are blue. MAN TURNED AROUND AND WENT RIGHT BACK NOWADAYS when visiting seashore towns it is difficult to tell the difference between the grandmothers and the granddaughters. Sometimes when a fellow lamps one of the elderly nymphs from afar, who apes the appearance of the modern flapper, and perchance ambles along in search of a coy conquest, and when he catches up, and she turns her face and looks at him, he gives a moan and says good-night. MEBBE THEY'RE BREAKING THE NEWS GENTLY A MOVIE actress, who is said to be under contract with a weekly salary running into four figures (who is married to a prize-fighter), complains that while she receives her pay envelope regularly, she has not been assigned to a play for a year or more. No work and all play is bad for her career.