Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, April 13, 1924, Page 8

mom new we taney wee we Onradannnens ae ain om ee or SOREN S site wa y Three Months, Daily and Sunday PAGE EIGHT. Che Casper Sundap Cribune The Casper Daily Tribune issued every evening and The Sunday Morning Tribu! ery Sunday, at Cas- per, Wyoming. PubLcation o! Tribune Bi opposite postoffice. Entered at Casper (Wyoming) postoffice as second class matter, November 22, 1918. ~,Business Telephones ~.....---------------15 and 16 Branch Telephone Exchange Connecting All Departments, By J. B. HANWAY and B. B, HANWAY Advertising Representatives Prudden, King & Prudde: 1720-23 Steger Bidg., oe cago, Iil., 28¢ Fifth Ave., New York City; Globe ee Boston, Maas., Suite 404 Sharon Bidg., 55 New a gomery St., San Francisco, Cal. 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Slogans are a natural development of circumstances and the public refuses to accept one with a forced significance. “The Strenuous Life’ ; and ‘The | Big Stick” became popular expressions during the Roosevelt administration not merely because Roosevelt uttered ety but because they were riptive of his policies. oegeop Cool with Coolidge” bids fair to be- come one of the permanent slogans of the present political campaign, not because of the play upon words, but because keeping cool is truly a Cool- idge characteristic. Moreover, keeping cool is} a policy that today appeals very strongly to the judgment of the great masses of the American people. The country is tired of hysteria, it has — had enough of experimentation with radical * ideas, it is in a mood to get back to fundamentals | 2 and to proceed in accordance with reason and | experience. | Weary of Cant A newspaper headline proclaims that “The Public is "Disgusted with Investigations.” The statement is undoubtedly true, with proper lim- “* itations. The public is not disgusted that inves- * tigations were undertaken, or that they were con- ducted to the extent necessary to bring out per- tinent facts, but they have become disgusted with that kind of investigation which goes far " afield from the real subject and for no other apparent purpose than partisan advantage, calls for testimony of a hearsay nature from wit- nesses whose past records thoroughly disqualify them and whose testimony, even if true, has no real bearing on the real question at issue. Fallacious Theories + When the debt cancellationists were in their ~ prime they all declared it was an impossibility for Great Britain or other debtor country to * pay its obligations in gold unless it first got the gold in exchange for goods sold to us. Experi- ence has shown that there is no invisible balance ~ of trade in favor of European countries more - than sufficient to offest any debt payments, ~ when those payments are spread over a period ’ of years. That balance consists of interest on investments in the United States, of charges paid for transportation of American goods in foreign vessels, of huge sums spent by American tour- ists abroad, and of money received indirectly from colonies for goods sold by them in the United States. Now our internationalists are applying their false theory to the payment of German repara- tions. They declare that Germany cannot find the wherewithal with which to pay unless she sells her goods and that the only substantial market is in the United States. In other words American labor must surrender its markets to . German labor, and thus pay the German repara- tions bill. Of course, Germany cannot command so many sources of invisible revenue as can Great Britain, but her facilities in that regard are very large, nevertheless—probably sufficient. when combined with her ordinary export re- ceipts, to mect annual reparations payments un- der the long-time scheme that is likely to be worked out by the reparations commission, There is no more reason why reparations should be paid at the expense of American la- bor than that American labor should pay the foreiegn debt to the United States, or that those debts should be cancelled. The trouble is that ’ too many of our economists are also internat- ~ ionalists, who desire to see the United States assume most of the burdens of Europe. Their wish is father to their thoughts, and in their mind’s eye they see American sacrifice as the only solution for Old World troubles. History gives the lie to their false theories. 7 Greatest Road Builders The United States is now passing through the most intensive period of highway development in the history of the world and the roads being con- structed surpass in quality any similar work since the days of the Roman Empire. Road build > ers of this country have not only outstripped ~ their predecessors in the use of the most ancient ~ materials, but are getting better results with ~ greater speed, less labor and lower cost. Various ancient paving materials have enter ed into the construction of these thoroughfares, chief of which is asphalt, the oldest water proof | adhesive knowp to man and the most ancient of | all road materials since it was first used in pay: | ing a street in Babylon by King Nabopolassar | in 2,500 B. ©. Within the last ten years asphalt has been found in apparently inexhaustible quantities | embodied in the heavy petroleums of Mexico and California. These petroleums are now subjected to a refining process by Américan asphalt pro ducers who furnished an asphalt which is 99.5 per cent pure bitumen. Thus has American in. genuity and skill greatly improved for highway work the most ancient of all paving materials and has placed at the service of the American “|man to a point where in its application to our | ambition, to high positions in, or owners of our motorist the finest paved roads ever constructed. This country possesses the longest paved mo- tor road in the world, the Pacific highway, run- ning from Vancouver, B. C., along the coast to the Mexican border, a distance of 1,476 miles. To American engineers must go the credit of deyeloping the oldest road material known ar modern motor roads it affords luxurious riding and service that is nearly 100 per cent perfect. She'll Be Welcome The queen of Roumania is planning a visit to the United States. Roumania owes this country a large war debt and has not yet arranged for its payment, but America will not follow the lead of Premier Mussolini and tell the queen to stay at home until her country’s debts are paid. She will be welcomed and royally treated, and the adjustment of financial relations between the United States and Roumania twill undoubtedly be hastened. No Broadcasting Senator Howell, a Republican member from Nebraska proposed that the senate be equipped with radio apparatus so that speeches could be broadcast. The, proposal was promptly blocked by Democrats. If the reckless statements of some of thé members of that party were to be hurled through the ether with the same abandon with which they are delivered im the senate, there would be a public reaction that would speedily suppress some of the worst offenders. Demo- erats evidently recognize the value of compara- tive privacy in the senate chamber. What Does It Offer? There has been strong agitation for increased pay for mailmen. Postmaster General New says they are entitled to more but the department loses money. The postal employes are efficient workmen and render good service but as to advancement in postal system their future is blocked by quag- mire of partisin politics. | Such political limitation of opportunity should; be strongest argument with workmen against extension of public ownership to various lines of private industry. The great point to consider in the question of public owneship is how it would hurt the fu- ture of the American people by limiting the chances of the worker to better his material condition through his own ability, foresight and energy. Tens of thousands of day laborers are con- stantly rising through their perseverance and leading industries. Can any illustration be cited to show where the workers in the government owned postal system have risen from the ranks to positions of influence or financial reward in the postal department? Would such a system where the dead hand of , officialism crushes opportunity for advance- ment, have built up America’s wonderful indus- trial system with its modern conveniences and! labor saving “devices, unequaled by any other nation in the world? This is the point to consider when supporters of socialistic schemes advocate an extension of public ownership to various lines of American industry. The High Cost of Politics Ask yourself these simple questions. How much will I be overcharged in taxes this year if the politicians in congress succeed in block- ing the Mellon tax reduction program? How much will the failure to lop $300,000,000 off the federal income tax bill cost me in increased prices for everything I eat, wear or use? Who is responsible for causing me this loss? These questions affect every home in the lamd. It Seems Sound In studying how to make more profit from their crops, western sugar beet farmers have awakened to the fact that if the sales of beet sugar can be increased in the Missouri river territory instead of shipping their product east of Chicago, the amount saved in freight will show a material increase in the net price per bag for sugar, which forms the basis of the farmer’s compensation. | American effort for the upbuilding of @ permanent merchant marine is meeting as much opposition today as it has ever met and perhaps with mor? than usual effect because tho Government is operating its mer- chant ships at a loss, The general desire for economy adds strength to the arguments of those who would have the United States abandon the effort to have vessels of sufficient capacity to carry at least half of, our ocean shipping. It would be a serious error, however, to assume that the Government or shippers would be in a better condition if the United States abandoned its effort to keep our war-created fleet on the seas. There is every likelihood that if American ships were withdrawn or were sold to owners in other lands, a combination of foreign own- ers would put shipping rates to such an extent as to make the cost to American producers and consum- ers greater than the deficit we are now paying out of the Treasury. The United States has not yet made a fair effort to establish a merchant marine. This {s something that cannot be done fn a day. It cannot be done by laws or by ap- proprfations alone. An extensive ocean shipping business such as we need and must have can be attain- ed only through years of growth, guided by experience. A sufficient number of ships and the selection of proper routes is only a part of the task. As was stated recently by a member of the Shipping Board, “The ocean-carrying trade is complicated. To maka §t profitable requires the presence In foreign lands of busi- ness-getting agents who speak two or more languages. We need¥close financial relations between our banks and those in other countries. ‘We need the use of docks and whar- ves and warehouses in convenient Places and at dependable times.’* Those remarks serve to recall to mind the recent dispatches showing that in some of the ports of Great Britain it was with great difficulty that owners of American ships were able to have their ships docked for loading or unloading, although British ships had no delay whatever. It takes time for American enter- Prises to establish thelr commercial connections in other countries and to perfect their business-getting agencies which must be depended upon to a large extent to supply the traffic for American ships. With the owners of American ships work By HELEN Who are the Cepitalists? Those who have tolled and delved and spun, From morning’s dawn ‘till set of sun, With purpose single to the day, ‘That breaks fllumined by the ray Of hope accomplished, duty done; Ambition’s last height nobly won: They are the Capitalists. ‘What Fate maintained them by the way? Naught but the courage that les deep Within strong hearts; and bids them keep Thelr rendezvous with hope and faith, Bidding dismiss as empty wraith The pleasures vain that beck and call, And place the souls of men in thrall. So bend ye bravely to the oar, Let rising aspirations’ soar Above the pavement of the street, That echoes to the laggard feet Of him who wastes him as he g0es, Must Keep Step To increase sales:in this district, it is meces- sary to displace qane’ sugar with the beet prod- uct. This would be a benefit to cane growers, for the nearer they sell their sugar to the At- wkd seaboard, the more net profit results to them. The Slingers of Mud The people of this nation are witnessing a mud slinging contest in national affairs which is disgusting the average American with overdone partisan politics. If half of the charges which are made are true, why are the accused not pun- ished? A public official is covered with political slime, forced to resign, the charges against him SroRRes and the mud guns turned on to another victim. This system does. not seem honorable, just or fair. If continued, it will be impossible to get any man who cares for his family or his name to serve his country in a public office for re- gardless of guilt or innocense, political enemies can blacken him in such ways that it is prac. tically impossible for him to defend himself. Statesmanship seems to be a thing of the past except in rare instances and dirty commercial. ized politics for the benefit of cliques, groups and blocs has taken its place. The After Effects It is foolish to consider that after effects of the so-called oi] scandal will soon pass away without deleterious results to the oil industry. Already radical leaders demand lower gasoline prices, or an effort will be made to nationalize the oil business. Stringent federal regulation of petroleum is proj . If no new oil fields are discovered, prices will rise in spite of any demands of politicians, fed- eral regulation or government control. The more attacks that are launched by political agitators, the greater will be the curtailment in oil produc. tion and the higher will go the prices. Oil fields must be prospected and drilled un- remittingly to keep up the supply. Hundreds of millions of dollars are needed for this purpose, Constant agitation against the industry and fear of unfair regulation intimidates the in- vesting public with the result that capital is not forthcoming for normal oil development. When industry is crucified for Political effect the consumer pays the bill. J Mr. McAdoo is quoted as sayin dency has no charm for him, 8 he should be willing to pay ig that the presi- trange, then, that 80 high agprice for it, ORES The special committees appointed by the chamber of commerce of the United States estimates that by 1983 the revenue ton-mileage of the railroads will amount to five hun- dred and sixty billions, This is on the theory that the annual increase will be three per cent. There is danger in the conser. vatism of these figures, should the public and the railroads adopt them as a guide in computing and provid. ing increased facilities, This is particularly true of west- ern railroads. Take for example, the Pacific sys tem of the Southern Pacific whose gross ton-miles in 1923 were 28.1 per cent greater than in 1919 and 81.7 per cent greater than in 1921 This reflects a progressive annual increase around 10 per cent instead of the three per cent estimated by tho committee. It is true that the committee's estimate deals with revenue ton- miles whereas the figures for the Southern Pacific pertain to gross ton-miles which, as a matter of fact, is the more appopriate yardstick in measuring future transportation re- quirements. In elther event there ts a public warning in these figures, warning against public dictum calculated to impair or destroy corporate credit. For commerce can only grow as transportation facilities grow. Gross ton-niles and revenue ton-miles can only Increase proportionately to the capacity ofthe carriers to serve. Trarsportation and commerce must march abreast for elther to progress. We have ample warning that with each succeeding year additional facilities will be required. We have ample knowledge that present facili ties barely equal present require- ments, This means that to havo more commerce, to prosper and Progress, we must have a propor. tional increase in facilities. ‘Th. can be no growth on the one hand without proportional growth on the other. Additional transportation facilities will require large capital invest ments. A public attitude that will promote confidence and security on the part of investors toward the carriers should prevail, so that to provide essential transportation » fonable rates, Che Casper Sunday Cribune Struggle for Merchant Marine Who Are the Capitalists >? (A Student in San Antonio High School.) vice capital may be available at rea: | ing in cooperation with the agents of American manufacturers and ex- porters we shall eventually build up a comprehensive system that will insure regular and profitable traffic for American Flag. Practically every new undertaking is conducted at a loss, particularly where the new undertaking enters into competition with one that is al- ready firmly established, As remark- ed by this same member of the Suip- ping Board, “Should a merchant de- cide to go to Chicago or Philadelphia and compete with the Marshall Field vessels under the A Love Lgric As an onion needs an ostrich, As a turtle needs & soul, As a rabbit needs a sandwich, As a doughnut needs a hole, As a beefsteak needs a mother, As a monkey needs home brew, As an elephant needs measles, That's how I need you. Far-Fetched “My wife and I got back from taking a trip to the West Indies.” “Jamaica?” “No, she made me.” Our’ prediction 1s that Coolldge will not run for president this year. He won't have to; he'll win in a walk. Complete Ignorance He—"Do you know very much about golf?” She—"Not a single thing. Why, I wouldn't even know how to hold a caddy.” True to Type ‘The foreman of the jury of twelve good women and true handed the judge a sealed verdict, and then be. fore his honor had time to open it she said, “Judge, might we open that verdict and add a postscript?” Dentist—‘Your teeth are in per- fectly terrible condition.” Patlent—“Yes,, I thought they | must be; you looked so confoundedly | happy.” Uncle Hook Says “Ev'ry poor man likes to think HATHAWAY Lines And Angles BY TED OSBORNE SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 1924. = Uke Mr. HiTone ‘Something, Mr. loBrow—"Then why do you think you are so much better than everyone else?" Mr. HiTone—Why,.my dear man, don't you realize that I am descend- ed from one of the signers?” With all deference to his capa- bilities, it should be said that Al Jennings Was a better train robber than“ he was an oll witness.—Port- land Oregonian. ————— Somebody tn authority should call the attention of congress to the fact that | way to reduce taxes’ is to store or with the John Wanamaker store he should expect to lose mil- Mons before he could make them. His quitting at a big loss or his at- taining success would depend upon his skill, his capital, his persever- ance and his courage.” - The United States has the capital and -has the men with capacity to acquire the skill. It remains to be seen whether we have the courage and perserverance, We have the ternative to go on with our mer- chant maring enterprise or to ac- knowledge failure and subject our- selves to the payment of such tolls as foreign ship owners may exact and render ourselves comparatively helpless in case we again find our- selves engaged in war. Under the French law, no child may be given a name that does not | — * occur in the official list of names ? drawn up for the purpose; but as Isinglass {s composed of the dried that list comprises 13,000 items, the}swimming bladders. of several choice can hardly be considered e of. duly circumscribed. sturgeon, a MARSEILLES Near Riverside Drive’ Central Park, Theatres and Shopping Sections how geherous he'd be ff he only had money, which is one reason why he hasn't.” Exactly Ascum—"What is frenzied fin- ance?" # Tellum—"Financing your friends.” water $2.50 Single room and bath $3 Ultra-Modern Little Willie was playing in the sandpile, when he was spied by a motherly old lady. “And are you building a beautiful castle, my little man?" she inquired. “Naw,” the boy repied, “I’m build- in’ a hotel. There's no money in castles nowadays.” Everybody in the world has some secret sorrow. Even the jolliest and fattest of us has a skeleton iz his midst. Double room, bath $5 per day Handsome suites of 2, 3rooms Dinner de Luxe $1.35 served peig tres raed ty tt i M. P. MURTHA, Mgr. Our Aristocracy Mr. loBrow—“The Declaration of Independence says’ that all men are created free and equal, doesn't it?" _ The Right Men The new secretary of the navy and the new attorney general are added proofs of President Coolldge’s sagacity as an executive. Both Secretary Wilbur and Attorney Gen- eral Stone are peculiarly fitted for the exacting duties of their offices. The former is a graduate of the United States naval academy, and in addition to special naval train- ing at that institution he has had a long career in the practice of law. While he can handle efficiently the technical questions that come be- fore a navy chief, he is also well qualified to render legal opinions ANNOUNCEMENT I Will Open My Office In the New TOWNSEND HOTEL Monday, April the 14th And am prepa+red to give a three-way service for the convenience of my patients. House calls by appoint- ment only—either at your home or my apartment. Battle ye bravely with the foes That waste today’s and morrow’s Joys, With babbling fools an4 childish toys. And when the morrow bright and clear, Unclouded by a spendthrift's fear, ‘Dawns rosy, fragrant. fair and still, Yours by the right of thrift and will; And all the promise of your youth Blooms in your heart: Aye then, forsooth, The envious throng may truly say— here goes-a Capitalis' the day, Join \ A it wtp 5 INDEPENDENCE “Independence is a luxury that belongs only to free.” The men and women who never save a dollar are slaves to those who pay them wages. Thrift not only develops a man’s future, but it also de- velops a man’s character. Every parent should endeavor to bring up his:children with the idea that financial inde- pendence is a priceless virtue. The best way to get ahead financially is to save money to- Savers at our bank. 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