oc-plain-dealer 1923-05-23

EDITORIAL AND FEATURES An Independent Newspaper, Issued Every Afternoon Except Sunday Paul V. Hester Editor and Publisher DAILY GREETINGS TO OUR READERS Take time to thank thy God for what He leaves, Faint heart, and thou wilt find the hours grow few Wherein thou mournest over what He takes. —Clara J. Moore BRIGANDAGE IN CHINA IS INTOLERABLE Outbreaks of brigandage in China have created a tense situation which may compel intervention by Western powers. Things have been going from bad to worse in governmental affairs in China. Taking advantage of this chaotic state, lawless spirits have resorted to brazen outrages against foreigners. Americans and others are held captive now, for ransom. Should this attempt to extort money by the cruelest of methods succeed and should there be no restraining movement by the Western powers, soon all foreigners in China would be at the mercy of these desperate bandits. Joint armed intervention by the United States and other Western powers may be required to subdue these outlaws and to make safe the life and properties of Americans and other foreigners. The plight of captives of the Chinese brigands arouses the interest and concern of the whole Western world. Vigorous representations are being made to the authorities at Peking. American troops in the Phillippines and American waters are in readiness to be rushed to China, should need be. Prosperity is here and will remain so long as the American people exercise sound judgment in economic affairs, provided there is no great economic disturbance abroad. The plight of captives of the Chinese brigands arouses the interest and concern of the whole Western world. Vigorous representations are being made to the authorities at Peking. American troops in the Phillippines and American waters are in readiness to be rushed to China, should need be. Prosperity is here and will remain so long as the American people exercise sound judgment in economic affairs, provided there is no great economic disturbance abroad. FEDERAL TAXATION MAY BE REDUCED On the eve of the 1924 national political campaign Congress at the next session, may take action to reduce federal taxation. This is a new Congress, fresh from the people. It has its course to mark. Whether or not it will be constructively retrenchful remains to be seen. But that reduction of federal taxes will be an issue of the 1924 campaign is a foregone conclusion. Just what attitude each of the parties will take is yet to appear. But it is probable that both the major political organizations will assume practically the same stand—one perhaps "pointing with pride" to achievements along this line, the other demanding that tax reforms be made. The taxpayers of the Nation will watch developments in this with the keenest interest. It is the manifest duty of "the powers that be", at Washington to cut down the burdens of taxation whenever possible. The power and influence of the electorate should be wielded in the next campaign to bring about retrenchments and decreased taxes. This is an age of speculation in which men and women try to learn a great deal about one thing and then exploit their specialized knowledge in their expert operations along specialized lines. The specialist is typical of this age. KILLING OF STUDENT IS STIRRING THE COUNTRY Do some of the universities and colleges of the country need cleaning up as to hazing? The public is led to believe so from the harrowing disclosures which come from Northwestern University, Chicago. In their zeal to shield the university and incidentally themselves, members of the student body in the days when Leighton Mount supposedly was done to death in hazing roughness, are casting the worst kind of stigma upon their alummaater. Attitude of certain of the authorities of the university also is occasion for regret and not a little indignation. Do some of the universities and colleges of the country need cleaning up as to hazing? The public is led to believe so from the harrowing disclosures which come from Northwestern University, Chicago. In their zeal to shield the university and incidentally themselves, members of the student body in the days when Leighton Mount supposedly was done to death in hazing roughness, are casting the worst kind of stigma upon their alma mater. Attitude of certain of the authorities of the university also is occasion for regret and not a little indignation. Huzing which endangers the life or health of students is not tolerable in any institution in this land. The finest tribute that can aid any man is this "He did his best." Prosperity can be retained only by the people retaining their good common sense. Henry Ford has an income that makes Uncle Sam's tax gatherers look very prosperous. Being cheerful and hopeful in the midst of adversity is the supreme test of optimism. Observation of laws should be taught the young with scrupulous sincerity and earnestness. California has its legislative fill. It is well that the Legislature meets no oftener than biennially. More homes should be owned in California. The home owning impulse should be encouraged everywhere. In your letters to relatives and friends living beyond the bounds of this state, sandwich in some boost words for California. Some persons can stand adversity more sensibly than they can prosperity. Acquisition of wealth—particularly if it be sudden acquisition—turns the heads of a certain type of person. The worst thing that could happen to persons of this type is to become opulent. RES Sunday Publisher Plain Dealer THE GROUND-WORK OF MEXICAN RECOGNITION U.S. INSISTS THAT LEGITIMATE PROPERTY RIGHTS OF AMERICANS IN MEXICO BE ACKNOWLEDGED AND RESPECTED MEXICO NEEDS AMERICAN GOOD WILL AND AMERICAN CAPITAL AMERICAN OR CONFLICTIONS SUNSHINE PELLETS BY DR. W. F. THOMSON Being a physician, I take position. That it's follish to wait 'til you're sick; With modern invention, successful prevention Is the simplest sort of trick. A man exposed to daily grind has oft' a rough demeanor. Each mosquito, in the spring, has an ague in her sting. That which seems to be a wolf at the door is oft' a friendly collie. So let's away to some resort— Where the window has a screen; Where the water's pure and safe to drink— Where the pillow slips are clean. There's always danger in the heather when mosquitos get together. For you'll never hear the whistle blow when there's work to do. When a man and a jon refuse to fit, there's a worry twixt him and it. Your physician will keep you well for less than it will cost to get you well. POEMS THAT LIVE A PROPHECY There is a mighty dawning on the earth Of kaquan glory, dreams unknown before Fill the mind's boundless world, and wondrous birth Is given to greatthought;the deepdrawn lore, But late a hidden fount at which a few Quaffed and were glad, is now a flowing river. Which the parched nations may approach and view, Kneel down and drink, of floating it forever; The bonds of spirit are asunder broken And matter makes a very sport of distance. On every side appears a silent token Of what will be hereafter, when existence Shall even become a purcand equal thing, And earth sweep high as heaven, on solemn wing. —Thomas Wade. PARAGRAPHS (By Robert Quillen) Among the ships that are being converted to oil is statesmanship. Some children are raised scientifically and some develop normally. Now let's see while hcouple can last the longest in the business of weed pulling. Act 1: "Let us have cheap foreign labor," Act 2: "Let us deport the Reds." During a crime wave most of the viewing with alarm is done by people TOWN IN REVIEW China must be as rough a country as West Virginia. An investigator has discovered Henry Ford doesn't eat unless he is hungry, goes to bed early if he is sleepy and rises early if he isn't and walks abroad in the evening if he does not want to sit on a stump to look at the stars. So, you see, Henry hasn't anything on the rest of us—except $750,000. DINNER STORIES A very homely Irishman had 'ost his job and was having a hard time finding another when an acquaintance met him one day. "Hello, Pat! How are ye?" he said. "Mighty bad," was Pat's reply. "Sure 'tis starvation that's starin' me in the face." "Is that so?" the other rejoined. "Sure it can't be very pleasant for either avye." He was reading aloud from the newspaper to his wife. Now and then he paused and asked a question but her replies indicated that she was not listening very closely. When he reproached her she indignantly retorted that she was listening most intently. He continued reading for a few minutes and then seeing a faraway look in his wife's eyes he began to read as follows: "'Las night, at about 2 o'clock in the afternoon, a few minutes before breakfast, a hungry boy, about 60 years old, bought an orange for a dime, and throw it through a concrete wall twenty feet thick. With a cry of despair he jumped into a dry millpond, broke his arm at the knee joint, and was burned alive. "It was only ten years later, on the same day and at the same hour, that a goat gave chase to six elephants just as high wind began to blow, killing three dead horses and a cheap cigar that had just come out of the hospital." "There, what do you think of that?" cried hubby, as he finished reading. "I think it was a splendid bargain, dear," said his wife. "You had better get half a dozen, as you are out of shirts now." Among the ships that are being converted to oil is statesmanship. Some children are raised scientifically and some develop normally. Now let's see whichecouple can last the longest in the business of weed pulling. Act 1: "Let us have cheap foreign labor." Act 2: "Let us deport the Reds." During a crime wave most of the viewing with alarm is done by people who dodge jury service. The only thing that works twenty-four hours on a stretch in these soft times is a rubber band. The chief difference between old-fashioned candy and modern candy is about a dollar's worth a box. It is well to remember that Adam's fall came before and not after he learned to sycate for a living. Time and chance happeneth to them all, and some day we may read: "Batted for Hornsby in the ninth." A fortunate country is one that hasn't much of anything to worry about except the price of suagr. "Indians make eloquent appeal." In the old days poor Lo bit the dust, but now he merely chews the rag. It isn't so very difficult to succeed if you have industry, common sense, and a few first class enemies. The Allies haven't really co-operated at anything since the war, except at the business of making Kemal great. If your motor is missing keep cheerful. So many people find their entire cars missing. China must be as rough a country as West Virginia. An investigator has discovered Henry Ford doesn't eat unless he is hungry, goes to bed early if he is sleepy and rises early if he isn't and walks abroad in the evening if he does not want to sit on a stump to look at the stars. So, you see, Henry hasn't anything on the rest of us—except $750,000,-000. Josh Wise says: Some men eat, drink and put their trust in the doctor. THE TERRIBLE, TERRIBLE DANGER OF CONCENTRATION If al lthe idie windjammers and blowhards in the average small city could concentrate their blowing, the entire solar system would be in danger of being blown into unreturnable space. And if these same people were to unite against Sirius, that grand old dog star would be hurled so far from nowhere that a search warrant wouldn't be able to find it in a trillion years—Alexandria (Ind.) Times-Tribune. Wouldn't it be great, asks Tom Sims, if a suit lasted as long as a vest. Ah, well, it is only fair that Melon cutting corners should get us out a scrape that melon cutting got us into. The cities keep on growing; although the man first called them "the wicked cities" didn't intend it as propaganda. Correct this sentence: "My husband is often in a hurry," said the wife, "but he always takes time to clean his safety razor." You may gauge the prosperity of any given time by the difficulty experienced in finding the reading matter in the magazines. A traveler says he passed a field in Europe where a woman was yoked with an ass. It happens over here, also, but she gets a divorce. Your preacher says: "watch your soul"; the policeman—"watch your step"; your physician—"watch your screens." WEDNESDAY, MAY 23RD, 1923 Subscription Rate—In No. Orange co. Per Yr. $3; Six Months $1.75 Entered at the Postoffice at Anaheim, Calif., as second class matter. TIMELY VIEWS WORLD TOPICS LONDON HAS REGAINED FINANCIAL GRIP—SAYS VANDERLIP London, the old financial center of the world, has almost completely regained her position of financial supremacy. This statement, made by Frank A. Vanderlip recently, startled financiers in the face of the stories of industrial depression that keep coming from England. Nevertheless, Vanderlip has since declared that the words quoted express his firm and well-based conviction. He sees America being pushed into the background by England so far as financial domination in world banking affairs is concerned. Here is the statement in part, of his views: "During the height of the war and in the months immediately following the armistice we heard much about America becoming the financial center of the world. There had been an unparalleled flow of gold into our bank reserves. We had paid our debts to the world and had become the great creditor nation. Berlin had disappeared as a financial center. Paris occupied a distinctly secondary place. England was off a gold basis; had lost a substantial part of her foreign investments; had accrued an enormous foreign obligation; was faced with distressing industrial depression, and was weighted with a burden of taxation greater than that borne by any other nation. "Her main source of invisible foreign credit—her income from shipping—was depleted. She was a solvent debtor so far as her foreign obligations were concerned, but many of the countries owing her were not solvent debtors. Her free gold market had for a century been the cornerstone of her financial supremacy. That was lost. A bank deposit in England could no longer be freely translated into gold. "The outlook for London regaining her old seat of financial power seemed bleak. America appeared to have achieved a predominating position of financial strength. World financial leadership lay at her feet if she would only pick up the honor and assume the responsibilities. We did not do that. "Now for four years after the peace, even though it was a peace that brought no concord and has left Europe progressively deteriorating in many phases of economic life, London is back in a position of financial supremacy. London is again the center for world financial business. The pound sterling has succeeded the dollar in writing commercial letters of credit. Foreign borrowers find more favorable terms in London than in New York. The stability of money rates in London thru all the period since the war has been marked favorable contrast with the wide fluctuations of money rates in New York. In the face of England's seriously adverse foreign balance the pound sterling has been brought back almost to the old gold parity. London again speaks financially with a voice of world authority." ON THE SPUR OF THE MOMENT SONG The poets say that only they Struck dumb by God will sing; That those who know the depest woe Can wake Song's vibrant string. If so it be, it seems to me Germany has tendered the olive branch, but France apparently has not acquired that taste for olives. One economist declares this is "the age of steel", but there are times when we believe that last word ought to have been spelled differently. THE NATIVE SON Stoop-shouldered and care-worn and weazened, And knock-kneed and trembling and small. Through traffic he squirms, and he meets all the germs. It is queer how this man lives at all. His rent is boosted each Tuesday; They charge him nine prices for smelts, And for sugar and flour, which go up every hour— But he wouldn't live anywhere else. And he would say "NO!" to a million in dough If her had to live anywhere else. The high price of golf balls this year is not worrying the general public to the point of revolution. WHAT'S IN THE NEEDLE? We have problems confronting us that demand the Master Mind of Sherlock. For instance, why is it that a man in the clothing business, when he is going to move (even tho it be only directly across the street) must clear out his garments at a price 50 per cent less than it costs him? Why cannot a $60 suit or overcoat be carried across the street and sold for $60? That Life's each grief and wrong In every sense, makes recompense When it gives birth to Song. —Gertrude Callaghan. We are not doubting Thomas, and we realize and admit that the stock of perfectly good clothes must be sacrificed, that "prices must be absolutely slashed," that disposal prices must be "rediculously low" and that "nothing can be taken to the new store"—BUT WHY. Wisconsin parents have named their son after a radio broadcasting station. He ought great Chautauqua lecturer whit up. One of the strange freaks of nature is that a waiter always looks upset when he hasn't tipped. BURYING THE SAXAPHONIST Paul Specht, the music director of New York, returned with this story from Baltimore: "Some people's objection to dance music is almost fanatical", said Mr. Specht. "The other day in Baltimore I heard a musician ask a Maryland citizen: 'Will you kindly give me a dollar to help bury a saxaphoneist?'" "Here's a V-spot," said the Baltimorean, 'Bury five of them.'" If the foreign nations do not allow u sto elevate the guns on our battleships so they will shoot as far as the others, we will simply have to run in close and bang away. That is our dish, anyhow. WHO'S WHO IN THE DAY'S NEWS JOSEPH CLARK GREW In the highly important conference now going on at Lausanne, which is birthplace of both, in 1902, just after young Grew had taken his A.D. at Harvard. Groton and Harvard provided his education for the diplomatic service, which he took up immediately after his marriage. He was born in Boston May 27, 1880. When war began in Europe in 1914, and for the strained years af- WHO'S WHO IN THE DAYS NEWS JOSEPH CLARK GREW In the highly important conference now going on at Lausanne, which is intended to determine the future of Turkey, an American diplomat taking a star part is Joseph Clark Grew, United States minister to Switzerland. Grew had a secondary place to Ambassador Child at the first Lusanne conference. Now as chief of the American delegation, he is entrusted with the task of applying the "open door" policy to Turkey and the rest of the Near East and negotiating with Turkey the separate treaty which the United States must make later. For his present task he has been prepared for twenty years of service and study in the American diplomatic corps. The post of minister to Switzerland took on a peculiar significance after the Versailles treaty, as Geneva is the seat of the league of nations. America is not a member of the league but we "observe" its actions. To be present, though officially not present; to make on's political views obvious, although officially one has no views; to ascertain the merits and demerits of any proposition and be the ever-ready periscope of Washington at Geneva is a task requiring no little skill and tact. Doubtless this is why "Joe" Grew holds the post. His knowledge of eight languages adds to his diplomatic efficiency, of course. He speaks fluently English, of course, French, German, Italian and Spanish, has made a special study of Czech and has a working knowledge of Turkish and Arabic, gathered during his service at Constantinople. Ministerial salaries of the United States are notoriously meager, but Mrs. Grew, who was Miss Alice de Vermandios Perry of Boston, inherited a fortune estimated at $20,000,000. They were married in Boston, birthplace of both, in 1902, just after young Grew had taken his A.B. at Harvard. Groton and Harvard provided his education for the diplomatic service, which he took up immediately after his marriage. He was born in Boston May 27, 1880. When war began in Europe in 1914, and for the strained years afterward, Grew saw all close at hand in the capital of the German empire as a first secretary of the American embassy and a chief dependence of the American ambassador James W. Gerard. In 1905 the first secretary cam eto the United States, with Ambassador Gerard. He returned before his chief, and when he got back to Berlin he was made chancellor of the embassy, the highest post in civil service branch of the diplomatic service. ABE MARTIN Ever' week is clean-up week for some city administrations. Mr. Lemile Peters is working in a restaurant to learn it by a druggist.