anaheim-gazette 1928-09-06

THE ANAHEIM GAZETTE ESTABLISHED 1870 HENRY KUCHEL, Editor and Proprietor ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY SUBSCRIPTION PER YEAR.....$2.00 SIX MONTHS.....1.55 THREE MONTHS.....7.75 Entered at the Anaheim, California, Post Office as second class matter. MEASURE OF PROSPERITY Figures recently announced by the Department of Commerce at Washington as a result of the biennial census of the manufactories in the United States indicate that the output of motor vehicles of all classes in this country for the year 1927 totaled 3,335,805, and they were valued at $2,537,912,192. Of this total 2,873,380 were passenger vehicles and their value amounted to $2,174,718,977. This does not include public conveyances. These are figures well worth pondering over. Nearly three million passenger cars produced in one year, at a value of more than two billion dollars. In spite of the fact that this is campaign year the figures for 1928 will doubtless show a greater output. Now of this more than two billion dollars worth of automobiles produced in twelve months in the United States, the great majority were purchased and used in the United States. Some were used doubtlessly for business purposes, some partly for business and pleasure, but the greater number for pleasure alone. The fact that the people of the United States were able to spend so great a sum for automobiles in one year, and at the same time maintain a high standard of living in other directions, gives some evidence of the great prosperity and purchasing ability of the people in the United States. Automobiles are produced more cheaply in America than any country in the world, despite high wages, and the reason they can be produced so cheaply is that they are turned out in great numbers. And the fact that such great production is possible is due to the prosperity of the United States, not of the rich and the WHAT CANADA WANTS It is perhaps natural that Canada, our neighbor to the north of us should have some interest in the presidential election in the United States this fall. It is interesting to note, however, that the interest displayed in Canada has to do with an issue which has as yet played a comparatively small part in our young but growing campaign—the issue of protection. Canadian farmers and business men want the free traders to win in the United States because they know that a lowering of the tariff barriers of the United States would mean increased imports of farm produce from Canada and greater prosperity in the Dominion. G. C. Porter, Winnipeg, sums it up in the following interesting paragraphs: "If the forces inimicable to adequate protection for farm and factory products in the American republic could win this approaching presidential contest, it would mean an era of increased prosperity for Canada. If the wheat, oats and barley, cattle, hogs and sheep, fruit and dairy products of Canada could cross the line, duty free, competing on an equality with the similar products of American farms, well, it is frankly admitted it means prosperity on this side of the line on a big scale though the agrarian interests south of the line might not be quite so flourishing. One of two things, it is obvious in Canada, must occur to improve general business conditions; either the forces of adequate protection must be placed in control here of a new national protective policy, or, the American people must abandon their old system of tariff protection." It is interesting to note that protective tariff sentiment, that is sentiment for protection for Canada, is steadily growing in the Dominion. Recently the Liberal party lost out in the election in British Columbia because it stood for free trade. The Canadians see that if they are to keep pace with the tremendous industrial growth of the United States they must foster home industries through a protective tariff, something the Canadians have never done. The mother country has always wanted Canada for a granary to supply Great Britain with food and has not intended that it develop into a manufacturing country to compete with the mother itself. But to get back to the present campaign and its effect on Canada, The Canadians as Mr. Porter points out used to sell a lot of hard wheat in the United States to mix with our soft wheat. is sentiment for protection for Canada, is steadily growing in the Dominion. Recently the Liberal party lost out in the election in British Columbia because it stood for free trade. The Canadians see that if they are to keep pace with the tremendous industrial growth of the United States they must foster home industries through a protective tariff, something the Canadians have never done. The mother country has always wanted Canada for a granary to supply Great Britain with food and has not intended that it develop into a manufacturing country to compete with the mother itself. But to get back to the present campaign and its effect on Canada. The Canadians as Mr. Porter points out used to sell a lot of hard wheat in the United States to mix with our soft wheat. Then the tariff experts in the United States investigated and found that Canadian wheat could be produced forty-five cents a bushel cheaper than in our own Western States. A tariff of forty-five cents a bushel on wheat resulted and that is what the Canadian wheat growers do not like. So they are watching our campaign with interest. But they are doomed to disappointment so far as their hopes are concerned. The American people are convinced that the farmer needs more protection rather than less and they are going to elect a Congress, made up in the main of protectionists, who will give it to him. HOOVER AND AVIATION The development of aviation in America is discussed by Herbert Hoover in a recent magazine article. We cite the discussion rather to illustrate Mr. Hoover's philosophy of business and its relation to government than to emphasize the progress of an important industry. Systematic commercial aviation, he says, within a year will certainly reach a point of development in America greater than that of all Europe put together. "Per capita we transport more than twice the goods, passengers and express transported by any European country and one-third more mail per capital than the liveliest of them—and we transport over longer distances." We have 7500 miles of improved national airways in regular operation, with 207 municipal airports, 163 private and commercial ports, and 124 Department of Commerce landing fields. So much for the facts. Now for Mr. Hoover's interpretation. All European governments, he says, have tried to produce these results by subsidies. These he has opposed. Ours has been the American plan of government co-operation in the same way that we have given it to navigation. The government has lighted the airways, furnished charts, licensed planes for safety and aviators for competence. But in general it has depended on private initiative without subsidy. "Here is your airway; now go to it," the government has said. ANAHEIM GAZETTE Seein' Things by Albert T. Reid NOT ALL PACIFISTS This seems to be the era of pacifism in America. In other countries of the world it has not taken root as it has. tlement of difficulties and disputes between nations. But because they are the worst sufferers in war is the most powerful reason why they should support adequate preparation for conflict, which means a reduction in the blood competent naval experts, but they are also Americans who will protect American interests. American diplomatic representation is subjected to persistent pressure to which a certain type of American is unfor- NOT ALL PACIFISTS This seems to be the era of pacifism in America. In other countries of the world it has not taken root as it has in this republic of ours. In Europe the armies are kept in fighting trim, and there is no disposition to "go light" on the navies, either. France, Italy, England and the rest of them are looking after their national interests. Russia, a country which seems to have special appeal for many of our pacifists, is organizing in a military sense down to the very grass roots. Even the women are being given military training of a kind calculated to make them most useful in case of war. It is only in America that the pacifists seem to be getting in their work. They ignore the military preparations in other countries and seem to feel that the way to universal peace is for Uncle Sam to get rid of his defenses and lie down lamb-like as an example to the rest of the world, an example which would undoubtedly have an effect opposite to one which the pacifists fondly expect. In fighting the administration navy bill the pacifists were especially potent and having won a victory there they are expected to attempt to rise to still further heights when Congress meets again and military and naval affairs come up for consideration. Nowhere have the pacifists been burden than in the schools. They have attempted wherever possible to create sentiment against any sort of military training in high schools and colleges and they have enlisted some well meaning people in their cause, people who really ought to know better than to be taken in by the theories of the professional pacifists. In view of this assault in the schools the action of the Illinois Federation of Women's clubs a few weeks ago was especially commendable, condemning as it did this pacifist agitation in our institutions of learning. A resolution adopted at the meeting deplored the fact that the federation go on record as indorsing the system of military training in schools and colleges. It is good to know that the women of the country in every instance are not being fooled by the foolish teachings of the internationalists. The Cincinnati Enquirer summed up the action of the Illinois women in these logical words: "Women suffer most in any war. They should hate it. They should assist its rational retrenchment, to the securement of its outlawry as a means of set-tlement of difficulties and disputes between nations. But because they are the worst sufferers in war is the most powerful reason why they should support adequate preparation for conflict, which means a reduction in the blood and cost of human warfare. "The provisions made by this government in the matter of defensive preparations are wise provisions. The activities of pacific influences in position to these measures are harmful to the nation and its security. Their eradication from the schools and colleges should be imperative and the action of the Illinois women looking to this end cannot be too highly commended. By following the example of these women, our state federations will honor themselves and inspire the respect and confidence of the county and its government." REPRESENTING AMERICA Peace at any price Americans and apologetic Americans, who were horrified because the United States escaped from the Geneva conference on naval disarmament without returning in a barrel, were wroth with the American delegate, Hugh Gibson. They echoed the British Liberal criticism that the conference was not properly "prepared." Mr. Gibson, it was suggested, was not sufficiently ready to give away American interests, as behooves our representatives whenever we confer with powers. Mr. Gibson was, in fact, a rather surprising American phenomenon. He was strangely determined to protect American interests. He showed no passion of vicarious altruism. He insisted that what purported to be a conference for mutual reduction of armament should not be merely a negotiation for reducing American strength. Naturally his determination was politely and discreetly depressed in England and furiously resented by the pacifists and vicarious altruists of the so-called liberal mind in America. But normal American opinion, which expects, or at least hopes, in spite of some sharp lessons, that American representatives will represent American interests, were deeply grateful to Hugh Gibson and it demands that he be our representative at any future negotiation for naval readjustment. Real Admizat Hilary Jonea and A. T. Long, who were Mr. Gibson's expert advisers, ought also to be made delegates. They are not only highly competent naval experts, but they are also Americans who will protect American interests. American diplomatic representation is subjected to persistent pressure to which a certain type of American is unfortunately susceptible. The social blandishments of the old world are many and subtle and their effect upon American representatives; both of the professional and the impromptu variety, has often been unfortunate. We enter most international conferences with this weakness, and the expectation of it is so general among foreign governments that the appearance of a staunch and clear-headed representative like Gibson is something of a sensation. It has not always been so. Benjamin Franklin knew how to keep the admiration and even the affection of the French while driving good bargains for his own nation, and Charles Francis Adams, in the ordeal of the Civil War could neither be cajoled nor bullied into retreating an inch from the line of our rights. Mr. Gibson may have offended a sentimental minority of our complaisant day, but he may take pride in putting himself in the footsteps of these great American diplomats and in renewing a noble tradition. A FORM OF GRAFT Army and navy officers are bitterly complaining because of the congressional junketeers to and from the Panama Canal zone and terms of duty abroad have been compelled to sacrifice their quarters to federal lawmakers and their families who are enjoying pleasant vacations at government expense. The editor of the Army and Navy Register says it is impossible for the department to refuse junketeers requests especially when they come from members of senate or house military committees. One Ohio member recently suggested that a vessel be put at the disposal of members of congress, and then addressed himself to chambers of commerce in cities on the Great Lakes asking that entertainment be arranged for promised visits. Junketeering by congressmen is a form of graft, a particularly mean form, and a district whose congressman shows a fondness for travelling hither and yon at government expense should take steps to keep him at home. is good to know that the women in every instance are not being fooled by the foolish teachings of the internationalists. The Cincinnati Enquirer summed up the action of the Illinois women in these logical words: "Women suffer most in any war. They should hate it. They should assist in its rational retrenchment, to the securement of its outlawry as a means of settements." American representatives will present American interests, were deeply grateful to Hugh Gibson and it demands that he be our representative at any future negotiation for naval adjustment. Real Admiral Hilary Jonea and A. T. Long, who were Mr. Gibson's expert advisers, ought also to be made delegates. They are not only highly firm of graft, a particularly mean form, and a district whose congressman shows a fondness for traveling hither and yon at government expense should take steps to keep him at home. I SHOULD SAY NOT! I MUST AVOID ALL SWEETS IF I WANT TO RETAIN MY GIRLISH FIGURE. EVEN NOW I AM GOING UP TO MY ROOM AND GO THROUGH MY PHYSICAL CULTURE ROUTINE. 28-29 30-31-32 16-17 -18-19 -20 PLUNK TH' STOCK MARKET SAVES BEEF HAS TAKEN A DROP! READ ME THE FUNNIES POP! OOOK AUTOCASTER OBSERVATIONS HEY, BIG BOY, WHAT'S YOUR BRAND? In a county down South when the sheriff craves excitement after hours he goes out in the wild woods, it is reported, and las-oes mountain lions. ISN'T LOVE WONDERFUL? The newlyweds had just set up housekeeping and both went down town for the groceries. After laying in a generous supply of fodder, the groom beamed upon the proprietor, saying, "You know my father-in-law—charge it." The groceryman went into an eclipse. IT ALL DEPENDS HOW YOU ARE RAISED Quite often when a fellow goes to the movies and settles down for a thrill he has to draw on his imagination in order to make the motive dovetail right. For instance, when a white girl (who of course is beautiful) is reared by a bunch of near savages and grows to unsullied womanhood and then is "rescued" by a white man explorer, who falls desperately in love with the girl, that incident may be put up with as a matter of course. But when the young woman is recaptured by her black guardians and is again taken away by her lover from the very midst of special guards armed to the teeth that is "too much," and you go home wondering how they do it. GET BACK INTO THE COUNTRY AND BE SAFE Public health service has made an interesting survey regarding the hazard from carbon monoxide in congested city streets. It is said inhaling street air containing automobile exhaust is dangerous. A great danger exists in the small private garage where one or two cars are kept. No auto engine should be allowed to run indoors, except to get in or out. This is a vexing problem confronting the public, and it seems the best thing to do to prolong life is to go out into the wide open spaces and park the bus under the shade of the old apple tree. AMITY IN COMMUNITIES Many towns have factions—one pulling this way, the other that. If you brush up your history you will see that a wise king several thousands years ago said that two are better than one, for if they fall the one will lift the other. But woe to him that is alone when he falleth. AMITY IN COMMUNITIES Many towns have factions—one pulling this way, the other that. If you brush up your history you will see that a wise king several thousands years ago said that two are better than one, for if they fall the one will lift the other. But woe to him that is alone when he falleth. GOD HAVE MERCY ON THEIR SOULS Dispatches say that a political upheaval might result from the earthquake which recently devastated Southern Bulgaria. People in the center of the stricken district hold their government responsible for the disaster because, for the first time in their history, they say, a session of their parliament was held on Good Friday—a holy day. The people believe they are punished for this impiety. THEIR ESTHETIC TASTE Lots of people in pairs and quadruples from the outlands will go into a cafeteria, and after grabbing up a tray, they will lean over the railing, looking at the grub, undecided what to take to lift the wrinkles. Oh, I don't know what to eat, they say—they seem hard to please. And then they wil ltake a doughnut and coffee, or something like that. It's a cinch when they get home they fill up on beans and belogna. ORANGES IS ORANGES Just to show the world that an orange orchard in and around Anaheim is a good investment, it may be stated that a man owns a 10-acre grove, east of town, which pays him annually a sum equal to an amount drawing 7 per cent interest on a basis of $7000 per acre. That is real money. Of course this man has a good orchard, and raises good fruit. There are other groves that no doubt do as well—maybe there are some that pay better than that. It depends usually on the pools through which an orchardist ships his fruit. There are some orchards that do not pay as well, to be sure. But in those cases it is because the trees have been neglected. Property values are holding up strong at this time, even though not many transfers are made. Fact is, there are few good orchards for sale in this locality. Some men speculate in orange orchards, expecting the yearly crop to pay deferred payments—but that is poor business, and in case of a tight pinch the owner loses through an enforced sale. And in those particular cases the trees are allowed to go without proper care. An orange tree can go backward fast—that is, one or two years of neglect of the trees will require several years of hard and scientific treatment to bring the tree back to where it was when the owner's foot began slipping. Yes, sir, a good orange orchard brings home the bacon. FAIR AND WARMER (LATER) By omitting all the chatter of the star newspaper reporters, the Republican convention doings could easily have been printed in a space alongside the weather report. Speaking of the elements, there was plenty of wind used up in their political kite flying in picking pre-convention winners. AN AIR OF UNCERTAINTY When you meet up with an Americanized Indian out on a reservation and ask him where he lives, he points his finger aimlessly in a somewhat doubtful direction, and replies "Over there." FAIR AND WARMER (LATER) By omitting all the chatter of the star newspaper reporters, the Republican convention doings could easily have been printed in a space alongside the weather report. Speaking of the elements, there was plenty of wind used up in their political kite flying in picking pre-convention winners. AN AIR OF UNCERTAINTY When you meet up with an Americanized Indian out on a reservation and ask him where he lives, he points his finger aimlessly in a somewhat doubtful direction, and replies "Over there." TO SAY IT WAS TERRIBLE, IS PUTTING IT MILDLY Amazing as it may seem it is reported in the papers that eight councilmen in a town in Mexico were executed a short while ago. They were charged with being rebels. Now it is said the men were victims of "political intrigue." It seems some one sent a false telegram to headquarters ordering their execution. ALL WET The "burning" question of the hour, from a political viewpoint, is how are all the Republicans (of moist tendencies) going to vote? It is a condition—not a theory. WHATEVER WILL BECOME OF THE DUMB DORGS? The latest news about the film business is that the people who play before the camera besides being seen, must be heard. And what about those high-priced stars of foreign birth who no speeka de Ingleech. But, yet, again, it will open up a wide field of endeavor for radio announcers. OLD STUFF In an adjoining county the other day two lawyers, in a civil action, became involved in a heated argument and to wind up the seance one called the other a "contumaceous" liar. Say boy, that started a fist fight—right there in court. The bailiffs got busy, too, and stopped hostilities. The judge, just at that time, happened to be looking out the window and did not see the scrap; and there was no contempt fine. JUST GETTING HER BEARINGS "And, you are So and So, why I have seen you often—but never knew your name. Well, Well," said a lady the other day. "Yep, I've been around these parts for nigh onto forty year. How's all the folks. That's fine. Good day," said the fellow of the second part.