Evening Star Newspaper, July 7, 1921, Page 6

" . fit while prices are high and the fam- -8 o sTHE EVENING STAR, 4 With Sunday Morning Edition. - —— i WASHINGTON,D. C. . “THURSDAY........July 7, 3831 *THEODORE W. NOYES. ...Editor ‘The Evening Star Newspaper Company 4 Business Office, 11th St. and Pennsylvania Ave. New York Offi 150 Nassan St. i nk Hutlding. gland. The Evening Star, with the Sunday morning ;e@dition, Is delivered by carriers within the cits “ax 80 cents per month: dalls only, 43 cents per *®ath: Sunday on cents pet month. Or- dere may be se il, or telephone Main 8000. Collection ts mude by carriers at tbe end of each month. Maryland and Virgin Daily and Sunday..1yr., $8.4 Daily only. 1 6. Sunday only 1 $2.4 All Ocher States. 5c |in front of public buildings. ¢ Secretary Mellon and the Bonus. Secretary Mellon, asked for.. his opinion as to the soldier bonus bill, epeaks bluntly and to the point. He concerns himeelf no whit with the moral aspects of the proposal to pay the veterans of the world war between one and a half and four billion dollars. The Secretary of the Treasury is es- sentially a business man; it is with the financial and economic phases of the proposition with which he is logically concerned. Charged with the admin- istration of our national bank ac- count, his duty—irrespective of what his individual and sentimental incli- nation in the matter may be—demand- ed an uncompromising statement as to what direct and immediate effects the payment of the soldier bonus would have upon the financial condi- tion of the naticn. He has discharged *that duty. 1. The Necretary declares to all con- cerned—ana there is no man, woman -"or child In the pation who is not con- cerned—that the enactment of the bill would “greatly swell the cost of gov- ernment and virtually defeat the ad- ministration’s program of economy &nd retrenchment’; that “no such sum {coura be taken out of the Treasury without throwing a corresponding foad upon the whole people in the Yorm of increased interest charges, in- creased vaxes and increased cost of MNving.” That the plan, if enacted, ‘would hamper refunding &perations on the national debt and depress the yrices of liberty bonds; that “renewed inflation, increased commodity prices and unsettled business conditions™ would probably result, and that in the Jong run the veterans themselves would lose far more than they would gain. These were additional opinions ©of the Secretary of the Treasury. It 4s interesting to note that a similar ‘warning was issued to the nation by Secretary Houston shortly before the close of his service in the Treasury Department. That pressure for the passage of the bill in question should continue, in the light of the sober warnings issued by those best qualified to judge of the consequences of such legislation, would seem to be unthinkable. That the veterans themselves, apprised of the cost at which the nation would give what they ask, should continue te ask that that gift be made, would seem to be manifestly unreasonable. Viewed from its financial and eco- nomic aspects alone, the proposal to .reimburse the defenders of America for the financial losses incurred as a result of their gallant services in a time of national peril is shown to be dangerous and unsound. The fairest possible demonstration of that patri- otism which they have already so splendidly established would be the insistence by the veterans concerned that, in view of existing economic conditions, they will accept no bonus. The Coal Investigation. Mr. Kenyon is at the head of the “ Benate committee appointed to investi- gate the labor troubles in the West Virginia coal fields. He is a good man to direct the work. He has had experience as an investigator. fair and direct in his methods and goes to the root of a question. His present assignment will give him op- portunity to show his quality. There is criticism to the effect that too many investigations are made; that Congress is asked to concern it- self with too many disputes; that little, i any, good comes from such activities; that sometimes an unfortu- pate situation is aggravated by them. However this may be, good should come from this investigation. The trouble in West Virginia is of long standing, and is now of an ugly char- acter. The local authorities seem not to have been able to manage it, al- though they have tried. Bad blood bas increased and blood has been shed. ‘The West Virginia coal flelds are large and enter into the national coal equation. Peace should reign there, and production be kept at the maxi- mum. So much depends on coal—the quantity and the price—that both the mine owners and the miners there and elsewhere should cherish and sup- port workable relations at all times. That such is not the case, and that a8 a consequence the public suffers, cannot be disputed. Whose is the * fault, and what is the remedy? . Pugilism has produced several new * candidates for especial attention from the income tax collectors. Departmental Frugality. The frugal housewife makes maxi- mmum use of all her ddmestic equip- ment. She ‘“wears” her carpets as long as they will stand without cast. ing reflection upon the household. Bhe will make her furniture do even though it may be out of style. She will make economical use of her out- ily purse is under heavy strain. In short, she will be careful. Just so, & well managed business will be equip- ped with a view to efficlency and econ- omy. Some business organizations believe in display and capitalize their gxpenses for showy equipment. But avery dollar is calculated, and every Hollar spent in good-looking gnd suc- cess-suggesting outfit comes back in . trade. ‘The government, ssys Budget Di- “lof the idea of economy. He is| rector Dawes, should operate like the thrifty housewife and the well man- aged business corporation that does not require “window dressing” as an element of success. ' It should be fru- gal in its purchase and use of equip- ment and furniture. It should provide {itself with piain, serviceable, conven-| {ient materials, but it should not be |extravagant., There {s no money in governmental “show.” The Treasury income is not increased in the least by | a display of mahogany and gold leaf. The public work goes on just as well with a less expensive layout of desks and chairs and racks and tables and all the paraphernalia of office fittings: Gen. Dawes' order for an econom- ical use of materials on hand may not effect in the sgsresate a very mate- rial saving, but it will be along the line of good example and stimulation ‘Washingto- nians are familiar with the upeclnclel of occasional auctions of old furniture Some of this stuff is pretty poor and plain, but occasionally very good materials are offered and go for small amounts. In some offices more frugality is shown. The equipment in certainof thebureaus here is, in fact, poorer than govern- mental dignity demands, while in others luxury prevails. There is the same lack of standardization in the departments as in the case of the du- ties of the clerical forces. An International Complex. What were perhaps the two prin- cipal *fresh” news stories of yester- iday offered together vivid evidence of that psychological complex with which America, with the rest of the world, is today affiicted. The one dealt with the assertion that the British govern- ment proposes to initiate conversa- tions with Japan and the United States regarding the limitation of naval armaments. The other an- nounced the discovery of a new ma- chine capable of driving steel slugs through boiler plate without noise or shock. Readers of the first story, or, at least, a vast majority of them, under- went the elemental psychologica! 1 action of relief. They have been wishing for a definite move toward! halting competition in naval building: | they have developed a keen hunger for that easing of the tax burden which would be involved; they are eager for clear evidence that the world powers are ready to walk the road leading to the peaceful ldju!bl ment of international disputes. So the assertion that at last one of the nations concerned has reached a point in the preliminaries where it is ready to come to the front with a concrete proposal for action toward the desired end resulted in a metaphorical world- wide sigh. And then, passing on to the other story—that of the new machine— came the second reaction, -which, elemental enough in itself, makes, in combination with the one already out- lined, the predominant complex of civilization today. Dealing with it, to inventor, reporter, headliner and reader the same thoughts presented themselves. Steel slugs—boiler plate —a gun! An engine of war. How big a projectile could the invention be made to handle? Five tons' How far could it be made to hurl such a mass? Between 200 and 300 miles! Noise- less, smokeless, without recoil, for all that it is dependent upon gunpowder for its motive force. What a superb instrument to our hands! How fear- some an enemy come into possession thereof! Never a thought, save as aftermath, to the many peaceful and useful ends to which the invention might be put. A super-cannon! The thoughts of the waccios, the man in whose mind war is ever up- permost; the elemental psychological reaction of one ready, if not eager, for a fight. Each simple enough in itself, one finds in the combination of the two-indicated reflexes a complex which lies at the base of nearly every phase of the psychology of civiliza- tion today. Talk of disarmament and jeager interest in the possibilities of each development of armament. Anx- jety for peace and readiness for war, whether in matters of national, or class, or group, or individual conten- tion; whether the subject be diplo- matic, or political, or industrial, or religious in nature. Araen- able to reason, yet withal truculent. {The complex is too involved to be long enduring. Shortly one of its components must blot out the other. Upon the matter of which shall tri- umph depends the ultimate fate of civilization. i Labor day is the next national heli- day on the calendar. In the meantime the plain summer vacation will afford much relief and pleasure. f Students of the possibilities of war are now pretty well agreed that what Japan seeks is an understanding, not a misunderstanding. Gen. Foch’s tribute to America will be remembered as one of the most ap- propriate and impressive expressions that Independence day has inspired. Big Bill Haywood says he ia coming back to this country, but, as in other cases, fails to give any really good reason for his action. l The Tariff Problem. This is from a Milan cable dealing with questions that face the new Italian cabinet: ew customs duties went into ef- fect July 1 that are gh as to constitute a protegtive tariff for all industries and prevent the importa- tion of many kinds of goods. Owing to the reduction in the volume of im. ports that has followed it is not be lieved that the increased revenue from customs will be sufficient to cover the c of needed reforms. “Statistics for the first quarter of the year show a large reduction in the volume of both exports and im- ports, and the outlook is not regarded by shipping men as promising. This is frorn Madrid, dealing with Spanish complication: “Ministerial dissensions manifested themselves at today’ bj coun- cil. Manuel Arguelles, minister of finance, tendered his resignation, in- ing that the new tariff and com- ercial treaties were prejudicial to the interests of labor.” Everywhere are new tariffs, and everywhere difficulties growing out of them. Italy participated in the war, | gods. body are absolutely new and untried. | | filuences of protection has not affected THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, Spain remained neutral. ‘And yet in the one country as in the other af- fairs are now in such shape a3 to cause embarrassments to experienced statesmen. We could not reasonably hope to escape, and we have not escaped. There is the same necessity here for a new tariff law that existed in these! two European countries. Our states- men are going about the business earnestly. After taking counsel of| business men as to business condi. tions at home and abroad a tariffj measure has been drawn and is now | to undergo in the open the ardeal of examination and debate. ‘What will the harvest be? No man may say. We can but put the best law possible on the books, execute it fairly and take chances. There must | be a new law, and it must be drawn on lines of protection, as decreed at the polls. All else is in the lap of the Conditions for us and for every- The House Minority. In the tariff debate the minority of the House will miss its leader. Mr. Kitchin's health is not yet restored. The member from the second North Carolina district has specialized on the tariff and stands for the tradi- tional democratic sentiment on the subject. He is opposed to protection and all its works. own state has in the past thirty years become something of a manufacturing stronghold under the stimulating in- his tariff views. He still contends for low rates. Another man the minority will miss is Champ Clark. The debate on the card would have been much to his liking and developed him in his best torm. He, too, was a low tariff man. Indeed, no tariff at all would have suited him better than the lowest tariff law ever enacted. He was one| of the frankest of the American advo- cates of free trade. Customshouses ‘were an econemic abomination in his eyes. This is not to say that the House| minority will lack for a forcible pre- sentation of its case. On the contrary, there are men in Its ranks who know | the subject well and will be on their mettle in the opportunity thus pre- sented. They will want to give a particularly good account of them- selves in the circumstances that exist. The debate will possess an interest all its own. The public will be at pains to note how, and to what extent, if at all, the results of the war have affected the old contentions between | the two old tariff schools in this coun- | try. ————— It would be impossible for President Harding to speak as often as audi- ences would be glad of an opportunity to listep. , —————————— Economy is ordinarily a cold and unattractive proposition. Mr. Dawes may be able to put a little human enthusiasm into it. —_———— e Bolshevik soldiers are reported to be restrained from returning to their homes only by the fact that they no longer have any homes. ————————— The word “normalcy” has been made the subject of some slight sa- tirical reference; but it is at least easier to understand than “relativity.” —————————— Minutes of a league of nations meet- ing have not yet been reduced to the simple formula, “Met and adjourned.” e — The hardest part of Jack Dempsey’s career is ahead of him. He is now a social lion. SHOOTING STARS. BY PHILANDER JOHNSON. Reflection. ‘When you think that life is mournful and the world is going wrong, And everybody’s off the key who tries to sing a song; ‘When the Sorrow seems to linger as the Happiness takes flight, It's unpleasant to admit it, but the chances are, you're right. ‘When you think the skies are gleam- ing as they never did before, And the hours are golden treasures that the future holds in store; ‘When the object of existence is the Joy it can bestow, You may go your way serenely, for the chances are, it's so. Through the changing circumstances the impressions that we find Are largely in the nature of a per- sonal state of mind. This world is like a mirror, where reflected moods we see. ‘The way you think about it is the way it's going to be. Not the Whole Truth. “Hiram,” said Mrs. Corntossel, “you oughtn't tc tell the summer boarders these stories about the wonderful fish that has been took out of this stream. You know there ain't any fishin’ what- | ¢, soever.” - “It's all right, Carntossel. “I ain’t sayin’ a thing that ain't so. All I'm doin’ is to re- frain from mentionin’ dates. Them fish was caught by Indians long be- fore you an’ me had any interest in the place.” replied Farmer Specialization. Jud Tunkins says sometimes & pro- fessor doesn’t secm any wiser than ordinary folks when you get him to talkin’ on any subject except the one he'’s professor of. Cruel Accuracy. The big thermom deolares it's hot. The fact is undeniable. ‘We sometimes wish that it were not So fearfully reliable. —_— The Power of Language. “Brevity is the soul of wit. “That's true in many cases,” repled Senator Sorghum. “But I have known filibustering to have its yses.” Passes. “The railroads have shut down on passes.” “Not as completely as I could wish. The one in which I own stock has begun te pasa dividends. The fact that his || Editorial Digest The Fleet in the Pacific. ‘A few echoes of the violent attack upon Secretary Daniels when he. “di- vided the fle: can be distinguished in the comment on Secretary Denby’s action In sending the big oil-burners into the Pacific. The Chicago Trib- une (independent republican) is a8 emphatic as ever in defending a pol- icy “established since the days of Themistocles,” and heads its editorial on the subject, “Divided We Fall,” but by far the greater part of our press opinion is behind the new Secretary's policy of a Pacific fleet. “The fleet was divided by Daniels for political reasons,” says the Chi- cago Tribune, “as & sop to the Pacific coast. Continuation of this division may be good politics, though we doubt it. Certainly it is not good for naval strategy. It is a continuing error. Fortunately, it is such an erros as may be corrected at any time in the future before the blow falle.” The Grand Rapids Press (independ- ent) adds a touch of sarcasm to the Tribune's remawks. Following the footsteps of that sagacious sailorman, Josephus Daniels, the federal admin- istration announces that it will con- tinue the practice of keeping half the fleet in the Pacific and half in the Atlantic, so that in case of emer gency, divided, we may be conquerca. The Albany Knickerbocker Press (republican) recalls that “Mr. Dan- iels was scored for his division of the for anything and, it adds, m However, these opinions represent a minority sentiment The Indianapo- lis News (independent) says: “There never was anything in the criticism of this policy, for the simple reason was not 80 much one of dividing the fleet as of maintaining two fleets. The policy of former Secretary Dan- iels, and now of Secretary Denby, is wise; at least it does not offend against the principle that forbids dangerous dispersion of naval strength.” Comment from the west would hardly be expected to be unfriendly to the new move. Perhaps that of the San Franciseo Chronicle (independ ent) is typical: “The Pacific is where our preponderance of naval strength should ‘be. It will require a little more time to get our minds adjusted to the situation, but if that part of the naval establishment which insists that the Navy shouid never be divid- ed finally gefs its way it is plain that its location will be in the Pacific™” The Rcno Gazette (republican) is even more specific when it remarks: “With the concrete fact of & powerful Navy ready to give battle if need be, neither Japan nor any other power will be likely to fasten covetous eves on the rich American states of Cali- fornia, Oregon and Washington.” Mr. Danlels’ motives are given a mood deal of attention. The Detroit Free Press (independent) declares that “it would scarcely have been possible for retary Danlels always in this case in 2 So far as the di vision of the Navy into two principal parts is concerned.” it adds. “this is perhaps not so much a result of strat- egic policy as of necessity.” The Richmond News-Leader (inde- pendent democratic) makes a case for Daniels: “The action of both Secre- taries must have been taken at the instance of the general staff of the Navy. This does not mean. neces- sarily, that the action has heen wise, but it does mean tnat it represents neither whim nor politics, but the judgment of those experts whom the government must tru This_“vindication” proves to the Rock Island Argus (democratic) how “silly it is that there should have been an attempt to Inject into matters of expediency,” and the Dayton Ne., (democratic) asks, “in the interest of fair play.” it Mr. Dan- iels is not “entitled to some credit for kaving worked out the program and inaugurateq it?” A more important angle of the dis- cussion is that which the Des Moines Register (independent republican) calls the “new waorld situation,” and “our own orientation with regard to it,” which shifting the fleet has “sig- nalized.” It continues: “We say, effect, and commit oursclves to ail it involves. that henceforth we are fac- ing the east as the place of greatest strategic importance and therefore of greatest political importance.” The Winona (Minn.) Republican Herald (independent) sees in the ste, basls for the talk of “a new policy’ contained in a_“working agreement between Great Britain and the United States, for the policing of the waters of the world” The San Antonio Ex- press (independent democratic) also mentions “well informed observers" who see in our new activity an indi- cation of “a hearty co-operation be- tween British and American fleets in the Pacific, such as we had at Manila in Samoa, 1899; in China, 1900 To the Adrian (Mich.) Telegram (in- dependent), “it shows that if there is any danger, it lies in the Pacific. It shows with equal clearness that mno danger is feared on the Atlantic side. Furthermore, it is plain_that the ad- ministration intends to keep the At- lantic side safe by remaining on cor- idial terms with the British. The naval order gives us a clear forecast, and a very favorable on Man and the Weather. ‘Man, sometimes humorously referred to as the lord of creation, mever has been quite able to reconcile ‘himself to the fact that he was not consulted and has nothing td do with the ordering of the climate. He speaks of the matter frequently and with evident feeling. Obervations and records as scientifically accurate as it has been possible to make seem to show that seasonal changes fol- low each other with undeviating regu- larity without regard to human sugges- tion, remonstrance or desire. The chances also are that man will continue to protest against them and accept tkem. The hard truth seems to be that the climate was here first. It had made all its own arrangements before man came along to state his wants. He was late getting his application in, and even If he had been earlier we shall have to be- lieve he wouldn't have received any more consideration. It seems to have been assumed that man would adapt himself to its conditions—or something. To some extent he has. He has got so he can toddle ound quite bravely, holding to Nature's finger. But when she lets go, or, worse yet, gives-him a shove, he does not make a pretty figure. He ought to know it by this time, hav- ing been shoved a quite a bit, but in- stead of taking the lesson of his de- pendence, he is actually heard saying it is hotter or colder than he de- sires, quite a8 he says to the walter, “Here, take du:k this soup; It isw what I ordered.’ ‘Waiters sometimes change the order, if they are natured and think we can ru%m 1 the difference, but Nature doesn’t. ‘e do not even have the choice of taking or leaving what she serves. We take it, Including the weather. The only choice we have is whether we shall take it and say nothing or take it with remarks. Some of us seem to think the taking it with remarks makes it easier to take, but whether it does or not is a question. Meanwhile it does continue hot, doesn’t it?—Kansas City Star (in- dependent). 3 Among all the opponents of prohi- bition where are the clove dealers?— Newark News. | 5 What is one man's drink these days s every man's poison.—Asheville Times. Abundant pickle crops reported— but the most popular species has been killed by the drought—Omaha News. ‘The sword swallower should tackle a saw occasionally; it would be mo; toothsome.—Chicago News. / People who travel by rail these day: can’'t understand why the railro are poverty-stricken.—Toledo Blade. There's one thing about poetry, musie, love and cooking: one does not have to understand em to enjoy them.—El Paso Herald. “Soclalists oppose foreign r we read in a headline. 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