The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, January 19, 1922, Page 2

PAGE TWO ee cee ear creeeeererert eannrennesl J. J. Murphy, of Pierre, S. D.,, Addresses Tri-State Grain | Growers’ Convention TELLS OF DIRECT TAXES Claims Cost of Transportation, * Distribution, Borne by Pro-. | ducing, Consuming Public Fargo, N, D., Jan. 19.—That the | present economic condition of hich transportation is a part isa result.of the at lack of production incident to | the loss of ten millions of men from in-} dustry for all time and that the years | must pags before all conditions become | normal was the leading thought in the | address of J, J. Murphy of Pierre, D., before the Tri State Grain Growers | Convention here today. Mr. Murphy | appeared to. discu The Effect of | High Transportation Rates upon the Economic Situation.” That the do- mestic problems of the United States | are bound up inits foreign problems, and that the big factor in all economic | problems of the present day is he loss, computed at three hundged bil- lions of dollars, due to the war was the hasis from which Mr. Murphy took up the discussion of transportation. Lack of production, due to the World War nas resulted in a world-wide scar- city uf peace-time products, Mr. Mur- phy declared, and that years must pass before production can again be-| come normal. \ “The cost of transportation or the) cost of distribution, we believe, may | be assumed tojpe a direct tax upon the producing andionspming public,’ Mr. Murphy told the Tri State membership in discussing transportation. “If our assumption in this: regard is correct, the contention of one class of advo- cates, that higher transportation rates will not increase the high cost of liv-| ing, and the contention of another | class, {hat someone in authority should } that the increased cost be ab- somebody and not passed on sumer, appears both amus- nd absurd, | What the First Class Offers | “Tue first class offers in“support of its contention the small amount of in- d cost on a certain article, us- | ing cular articles for examples— | usually a pair of shoes or ‘suit, of clothes, contending that a 35 per cent in freight rates would in-| the transportation charge on | r of shoes from Boston to the | iddle west, not to exceed two cents, | overlooking entirely that the example | includes only one movement of marty | that takes place in bringing the mater- | jal used and the manufactured article | to the consumer, and likewise over- | looking the higher cost due to the tak- ing of profits by each agency through which the raw materials or the manu- | factured article passed upon the hfgher cost base. “Stating the proposition in another way, we will give consideration to the inc in rates granted the carriers in Parte 74, under which it was es- | timated that the revenues of the car- riers would be increased to the extent of approximately one and a half bil- lion collar . “Regardless of what the increase would amount to on any particular ar- ,ticle or particular shipment, it must be. conceded that the transportation ‘burden was directly increased to the full extent of the increased revenue, and while it may be conceded that it is impossible to determine the actual amount of cumulative total arrived at by combining the total amount of the increased transportation revenue and the amount of accretions due to profit taking and otherwise as previously described, we believe however, that it would ibe conservative to say that the cumulative total would equal from two to three times the actual amount of the incrgase in transportation charges. If this conclusion is sound then it is quite clear that the burden placed upon industry by one increase in transpor- tation rates was increased to the ex- of at least three billion dolla creased cost ig necessarily r ed in the price of commodit! and tu the extent of the amount in- volved. the purchasing power of the people is limited and restricted. This | in turn throws labor out of employ- ment ‘and tends to a reduction of rail-|'" road business and produces stagna- tion generally. Agriculture, the great asic industry, and its allied interests, are in dire straits due to low prices and out of line and excessive costs: Rates must be reduced to a level com- | mensurate with the market value of commodities, ® | Carriers Situation Unsatisfactory | The situation confronting the -| riers at this time does not appear || isfactory. Their net. earnings are re- | ported for the year 1921 show a fall- | ing off in net revenue. One of the} causes, if not the cause for this show- | ing is not difficult tc find, and no one, We believe, will have the temer- | ity to advocate a further increase in transportation rates and charges in order that relief may be afforded. The real irouble appears to be that the cost of producing transportation far ex- ceeds what it.should. The costs go- ing to the production of transportation | increased to as great, if not a greater | extent, than like costs in other en- deavors during and after the war per- | jod. “When it is: considered that the | labor bill of these American Railroads for he"year 1920 approximately equals or slightly exceeds the gross revenues of the carriers for the year 1916, it is| quite evident that the question of giv- ing consideration to securing a reduc- tion of costs of operation is vital and | infact absolutely. necessary, if any | ‘substantial reduction in transportation | charges isto be secured.” | Not all the burden ‘of reduction TRANSPORTATIO /mer + - yesterday. | sumes new importance today, he said. RR eee in part responsible, errors, and bad nt played. their part and, the tota) result wag rates so high that | industry was unable to funetion be- | cause of the paralyzing effect of trans- | He also held. that. the s and functions of the Railroad | Board and the Interstate Com- | pmimission must ‘be -coordinat- ed sc that the value of service and | the necessity of the situation be rec- ognized iy fixing’ not only. the level ot| rates but also’ the level of ‘wages. | TAX EXEMPT. - SECURITIES IN. GREAT DEMAND, managem Number Is Being Incresaed At/his friend, the loss of the love anil: The Rate of $1,000,000,000 A Year : Jowa City, lowa, Jan. 19—Approxi- mately $30,000,000,000 of securities, either partially or totally. tax exempt are outstanding in this country, today and this number is being increased at the rate of $1,000,000,000%a year, John C. Mechem, banker, of Chicago told the Bankers and Business Men's course at the University. of Iowa here The tremendous growth in Govern- mental expenditures and the adoption wf the progressive income tax, as- “I condemn such exemption and ad vocate the ‘necessary legislation to correct: it,” he continued, “It tends to nullity ‘the Federal Income Tax. The great and increasing volume of property put into such securities es- capes taxation causing « great loss of income to the government. Such pro- perty thus unfairly escapes its just burden of taxation. The theory of the progressive income tax. is that the larger the income, the larger pe: age of tax it shall pay. In pr the exemption enables the large in- come to escape taxation entirely. The entire principal of taxation in accord- ance with ability to pay is nullified. . Tends to Foster’ Discontent “It discriminates between classes in favor of the rich, it creates distinction, it draws comparisons, it separates the rich from the not so fortunate and | telids to foster discontent. It dj riminates against earned income and real estate because to just the extent that capital is attracted into tax ex- empt securities, does the burden of taxation fall on capital active in busi- ness, professional income and jon real estate. “It perpetuates high income ta: ‘ates, for if the exemption were abol-- ished so that larger incomes bore their just share of the burden, the entire scale could be reduced.‘ It encourages municipal and government extrava- gance because it permits such agen- jes to secure money at below the go- | ing rate. “To the same extent it impedes the financing of private enterprises.’ To a large investor a taxable security | must bear a high rate of interest 4a, make it attractive as against.a tax exempt security. Thus when a private firm or .corporation, a railway or a/ public utility comes into the market | for new capital, it ismet with dé- manis fior an interest rate often all} out of proportion to its ability to pay. Creates Government Monopoly i “To the extent that private enter- prise is thus hampered in obtaining | the necessary capital there is a ten- | dency-fior more and more enterprises | to be driven into public ownership in order to obtain a similar advantage. | The ension of the principal to any | new line ‘of business eliminates prt- | vate competition, and tends to create | government monopoly. ~ “The demand for tax exempt secur- | ities from wealthy investors so in- creases their price as to put these! government obligations, the safest of | all investments, out of the reach of the small investor and fiorces him into | less ‘sound and more speculative | fields. The high rate of interest | which private enterprises has had to| pay resulted in high cost of manufac- ture and the large prices which go to | make up our present high cost of liv: pin Ee Boer Smokeless Methods Of Heating Are Recommended London, Jan. 19.—Three million tons of potential fuel in the form of soot, representing a direct waste of 6,000,000 pounds escapes into the at- am here of London annually, it is es ated by the Committee on Smoke and Noxious Vapours Abatement. The report of the commmittee rep- resents the end of an inquiry begun early in 1914. It_recommended the adoption, of smokeless methods, ot heating. i NRATES , LOCALGASTIN AND THEIR EFFECT UPON ' - ‘THEROSARY’IS THE ECONOMIC SITUATION A DISTINCT HIT ‘ rae | lattested in his conclusion. Riles mere | { Large Audience at Auditorium. Praises Performance of Fam- | ous Comedy Drama GIVEN day afternoon and an evening perform- | ance last night was a complete suc- cess, judging trom the size of the crows and the many favorable com- ments on the play and cast. “The Rosary,” wider the direction of Joseph M.-Golden will be given at the Audi- torium again this evening. The theme of the-play 1s interesting with just enough humor and pathos to make it entirely enjoyable.° The main |theme of the story is of the ruination of Bruce Wilton by the treachery of; home that was his, and of how the old priest, Fathey Kelly finds the discord- ant note in the household and restorés: peace. Pauli Maasen as Bruce, Wilton, the’ broker, wag splendid in his part and held the sympathy of the entire audi- ence. Miss Margaret McDonald’ as Vera, hig wife, played the dramatic role very successfully. .Kenwood Wright, the family friend and society villain was exceedingly well portrayed by William Kelly. ‘Miss Mary Berger played the part of Alice, Vera’s sister, and was very successful in her por- trayal of this dramatic role. Miss Vivian Dolan ag Lesura: Wat- kins, the-maid who couldn't smile, had the leading comedy role and was a complete success. James Walsh, as Lee Martin, drew many laughs in nis: attempts to make Lesura laugh. Mis: Arlene Fisher, as Kathleen OConnor’ idéal Irish coleen and Henry was Save: as Charles Harrow was well cast. Mr. Sauer’s “Rotten” to any ques:ion asked him and his sorrow- ful looks caused many laughs, Mr, Golden, who directed the’ play, also took the part of Father Brian Kelly, one of the leading roles.. Mr. Golden’s remarkable characterization of the patient, Kindly priest who aide? in smoothing over so many troubles of. the others was a distinct addition to the play. The play is in four acts. a keene On the lawn of the Bruce Wil- ton home. ‘The action in act’ two is laid in a room of the Wilton home. Act three which contains the dramatic cli- max of the play shows the same room the next morning and act four is a scene outside the Chapel of the Rosary one year later. The scenery throughout the play is verp attractive and forms a fitting background for the charming gowns of lady members of the cast, An orchestra, under the direction of #!¢ McDonald, furnished music the evefting, proceeds of the-play are for the benefit of St. Mary’s school. The c follows: Rev. Brian Kelly—-Mr. Jo M. Golden. : Le Bruce Wilton—Mr, Paut Maasen, Kenward Wright — Mr. William Kelly. Ver. Wilton—Miss Margaret Me- Donald. ‘ Alice Marsh. Lesura Watk: Kathleen 0 Fisher, Cha Lee iss Mary [erger. —Miss Vivian Dolan. Jonnor—Miss Arlene jie Harrow—Mr, Heary Sauer. Martin—-Mr. James Walsh. 4 MGARRY TALKS ON GOOD ROADS AT CONVENTION Fargo, N. D., Jam. 19—Good .roads would save the farmers of the coun-; try millions of dollars annually, P. H. McGarry of Walker, Minn., told the: Tri-State Grain Growers .convention} here this afternoon in discussing the! necessity for good roads and the ben-' efits that would accrue from them:.’ | “This necessity,” he said, “les inj the fact that railroad transportation | has broken down entirely insofar as! the short haul is concerned. Tn fact | railroads have not been ‘able to keep; pace With increased »roduction| throughout the United States. Means! of transportation by railroad for farm produce has increased only 1.05 per cent while farm produce has: inereas-| ed 14 per cent. es ! “While farm production tnust de- pend upon transportation and while! railroad transportation is not ade-; quate to tdke care of moving farm ; produce ‘then the only: remedy is’ to; seek. relief. from thé highways and; that seems to be the only recourse} left. The highways are not only! feeders to the railroad and afford re* Het from. their local burdens—they , UX For Constipated Bowels- The nicest cathartic-laxative to physic your bowels when you have Headache Biliousness Colds Indigestion Dizziness Sour Stomach shou'd be shifted to labor, Mr. Murphy jis candy-like Cascarets. One or two|Children love Cascarets too. -Bilious. Liver ‘tonight will empty your: bowels,;com- pletely by morning and you will feel splendid, .“‘They work while you sleep.” Cascarets never stir you up or gripe like Salts, Pills, Calomei, or Oi} | and they cost only ten cen:s a hox | Ady. i AGAIN TONIGHT Act.one is | i i i ie morning. 1 i i 7 are actually lines of motor. traffic in interstate commerce.” Mr. McGarry declared that in addi- tion :to théimonetary value of good highways they would increase the mora} standards and educational op- | portunities of the coming gener: by providing more social life in ruv ; communities and’ greater opportunity , for attending school. ; He praised the Minnesota vehicle Mtax law and said that through revenue derived from its operation that it | would, in years to come, be able to ; take care of its road building pro- gram while relieving the land of any | possibility of an enormous road tax. ‘ Suelt a plan, he believed, would work in the same manner in North Dakota. 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