Evening Star Newspaper, December 8, 1922, Page 15

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C, Text of President’s Address (Continued from Fourteenth Page.) membering the wide frecdom of our public schools. with com- pulsory attendance in many states in the Union, one is convinced that much of our excessive illiteracy comes to us from abroad, and the education of the immigrant be- comes a requisite to his Ameri- canization. It must be done if he is fittingly to exercise the dutles as well as enjoy the privileges of American citizenship. Here is re- vealed the speclal fleld for fed- eral co-operation in furthering education. From the very beginning public education has been left malnly in the hands of the states. So far as schooling youth is concerned the policy has been justified, because no responsibility_can be so ef- fective as that of the local com- munity, alive to its task. I belleve in the co-operation of the national authority to stimulate, encourage and broaden the work of the local authorities. But it is the especial obligation of the federal govern- ment to devise means and ef- toctively assist in the education of the newcomer from foreign lands, 80 that the level of American edu- cation may be made the highest that is humanly possible: Child Labor Discussed. Closely related to this problem of education is the abolition of child labor. Twice Congress has attempted the correction of the evils incident to child employ- ment. The decision of the Su- preme Court has put this problem outside the proper domain of fed- era] regulation until the Consti- tution s so amended as to give the Congress indubitable author- ity. 1 recommend the submission of such an amendment. We have two schools of thought relating to amendment of the Con- stitution. One need not be commit- ted to the belief that amendment is weakening the fundamental law, or that excessive amendment is essen- tial to meet every ephemeral whim. We ought to amend to meet the de- mands of the people when sanc- tioned by deliberate public opinion. One year ago I suggested the sub- mission of an amendment so that we may lawfully restrict the issues of tax-exempt securities, and I re- new that recommendation now. ‘Tax-exempt securities are drying up the sources of federal taxation and they. are encouragingz unproductive and extravagant expenditures by states and munictpalities. There is rore than the menace in_mounting public debt, there is the dissipation of capital ‘which should be made available to the needs of productive industry. The proposed amendment will place the state and federal gov- ernments and all poiitical sub- divisions on an exact equality, and wlil corect the growing menace of public borrowing, which if left un- checked may soon threaten the sta- bility of our institution: We are so v a our national intere. of problems are pressing for atten- tion. 1 must not risk the wearying of your patience with detailed ref- erence. Reclamation and irrization proj- ects, where waste land may be made available for settlement and productivity. are worthy of your favorable consideration. Rapid Consumption of Timber. When it is realized that we are consuming our timber four times as rapidly as we are growing it, we must encourage the greatest pos- sible co-operation between the fed- eral governnient, the various states and the owners of forest lands, to the end that protection from fire shall be made more effective and replanting encouraged. The fuel problem is under study now by a very capable fact-finding commission, and any attempt to vith the coal problem, of such oncern to the entire nation, wait the report of the com- on. There are necessary studies .of great problems which _Congress might well initiate. The wide spread between production costs and prices which consumers pay concerns every citizen of the re- public. It contributes very largely to the unrest in agriculture and must stand sponsor for much against which we invelgh In that familiar term—the high cost of varied in s that scores - living. No one doubts the excess is traceable to the levy of the mid- dleman, but it would be unfair to charge him with all responsibility before we appraise what is exacted of him by our modernly complcx life. We have attacked the prob- lem on one side by the promotion of co-operative marketing, and we might well inquire into the bene- fits of co-operative buying. Admit- tedly, the consumer Is much to blame himself, because of his prodigal expenditure and his exac- tion of service, but government might well serve to point the way ©of narrowing the spread of price, especially between the production of food and {ts consumption. Economy Shown Possible. A superpower survey of the east- ern industrial region has recently been completed, looking to unifica- tion of steam, water and electric powers, and to a unified scheme of power distribution. The survey proved that vast economies in ton- nage movement of freights, and in the efficiency of the railroads, would be effected if the superpower program were adopted. I am con- vinced that constructive measures calculated to promote such an in- dustrial development—I am tempt- ed to say, such an industrial revo- lutlon—would be well worthy the careful attention and fostering in- terest of the national government. The proposed survey of a plan to draft all the resources of the re- public, human and material, for national defense may well have Yyour approval. I commended such & program in case of future war fn the inaugural address of March 4, 1921, and every experience in the adjustment and liquidation of war claims and the settlement of war obligations persuades me we ought to be prepared for such universal call to armed defense. 1 bring you no apprehension of war. The world is abhorrent of it, and our own relations are not only free from every threatening cloud, but we have contributed our larger influence toward making armed conflict. less likely. National Relationships, Theme. Those who assume that we play- ed our part in the world war and later. took ourselves aloof and apart, unmindful of world obliga- tions, give scant credit to the help- ful part we assume in international relationships. Whether all nations signtaory ratify all the treaties growing out of the Washington conference on limitation of armament or some withhold approval, the underlying policy of limiting naval armament has the sanction of the larger naval powers, and naval competi- tion is suspended. Of course, unan- imous ratification is much to be desired. The four-power pact, which abol- ishes every probability of war on the Pacific, has brought new con- fidence in a maintained peace, and I can well believe it might be made & model for like assurances wher- ever in the world any common in- terests are concerned. We have had expressed the ho: tility of the American people to supergovernment or: to any com- mitment where either a council or an assembly of leagued powers may chart our course. Treaties of armed alliance. can -have no like- lthood of American sanction, but we believe in respecting the rights of natlons, in the value of con- ference and consultation, in the effectiveness of leaders of nations looking each: other in the tace he- fore resorting to the arbitrament of arms. It has been our fortune both to preach and promote international wnderstanding. The influence of * the United States in bringing near the settlement of an ancient dis- pute between South American na- tions is added proof of the glow of peace in ample understanding. [} | | i Qlonalism. 1109th Infantry, Washington today are met the del- egates of the Central American na- tions, gathered at the table of in- ternational understanding to sta- bilize their .republics and remove every vestige of disagreement. They are met here by our invita- tion, not In our aloofness, and they accept our hospitality because they. have faith in our unselfishness and believe in our helpfulness. Per- haps we are selfish in craving their confidence and friendship, but such & selfishness we proclaim to the Wworld, regardless of hemisphere, seas dividing. et Insistent on American Rights. I would like the Congress and the people of the nation to belleve !l:l!l in a firm and considerate way We are insistent on American rights wherever they may be ques- tloned, and deny no ri 3 ghts of :w:rs in -the assertion of our Moreover, we are cognizant of the world's strusgles for full readjustment and rehabilitation, and we have shirked no duty which comes of sympathy. or fraternity, or highest fellowship among na- lifins. Every obligation consonant with American ideals and sanc- tioned under our form of govern- ment s willingly met. When we cannot support we do not demand. Our constitutional limitations do not forbid the exercise of a moral lnnofltuince. 't’he measure of which is ess than the high purposes we have sought to ser%e. S After all, there is less difference about the part this great republic shall play in furthering peace and advancing humanity than in_the manner of playing it. We ask no one to assume responsibility for us; we assume no responsibility which others must bear for them- selves, uniess nationality is hope- lessly swallowed up in interna- _ D. S. C. IS AWARDED. Posthumous Decoration for Sergt. Harrington, World War Hero. A distinguished service cross has been |awarded posthumously in they case of the late Sergt. Alexander Harrington, 28th Division, for ex- traordinary heroism in action near Mont Blainville, France, September 30, 1918. He was the son of Richard Harrington of Philadelphia. The distinguished service medal for exceptionally meritorious services in the world war has Leen issued to the follow- {ing named persons: Richard K. | Hale, Field " Reserve ! Corps, of Kot tephen C, ! tment, of { New York Hetrick, | Corps of Engincers, deceased, of Con- { necticut; Lieut. Col. Dean D. Lewis, cers’ Rese ar Sergt. George W. Medical Corps, of Chicago; Lieut. Col. Gilbert N. Lewis, Chemical Warfare ., Calif., and Lieut. l. Charles A. Powers, Medical Offi- e Corps. of Denver, Col. r gallantry in action in e been issumd to Stewart of Rahway, N. J.. and 1o Sergt. Stanley A. Todd of Ridgwood, N. J., both of the 104th Field Citations the world | Signal Battalion, 20th Division. —_— To a brave man, defeat is the first contents of step to victo We lead you far away from the “stock” stylesin Overcoats —and give you individuality with tailoring skill at your inclined price—from $30 to $85. And we find in the Richard Austin (London) Coats the character we can indorse—so we include them with Mode productions. At 50 We feature a special grade—Double-faced Cloth “Great” Coats—and they are great Coats in more ways than one. .True, too, of Mode Suits WEEKS SAYSPUSH | WARNING ISSUED WATER PROJECTS,ON COUNTERFEITING Secretary Voices Need of |Plate Printers Say Change of Concentrating Funds on Un- finished Operations. Need for concentration of public Presses Would Encourage Fake Papers. Counterfeiting of government se- funds upon the completion of “ourjcuritles would greatly increase with most important current projects” wasithe proposed replacement of hand emphasized by Secretary of War Weeks in an address last night at the concluding session of the annual Riv- ers and Harbors Congress at the New Willard Hotel. He assured the dele- gates that “while harbors appear to; presses by power machines at the bureau of engraving and printing, ac- cording to a warning issued today by officials of the Plate Printers’ Union. The counterfeit situation at pres- ent i3 so serious that there should be occupy the greater portion of our en-!a thorough hearing in connection with crgies, we are no less cognizant of the potential importance of our great riv- ers.” ‘Our country has passed through a crisis,” Mr. Weeks explained, “and we are not yet able to look sahead with disregard for the condition of financlal stringency which has threatened us. Many projects of na- tional importance are being left un- touched because of the present urgent demand for economies. We are not even maintaining our forces for na- tional defense at the point which Is considered the minimum consistent with security.” Commends Congress’ Policy. The War Secretary commended the policy of the Rivers and Harbors Con- gress “of avolding consideration of local aspects and of studying only from the national viewpoint” and urged the continued co-operation with the Corps of Engineers of the Army in this work. Co-ordination of utilization of rail- ways, waterways, highways, and even airways, to reduce industrial costs and obvlate shortage of transportation fa- cilities, was advocated by Maj. Gen. 'W. M. Black, former chief of the Army engineers. Gen. Black also advocated changing the name of the congress to ational Transportation Con- but no action was taken, the board of directors of the congress having rejected the same proposal re- cently at a special meeting. The congress adopted a resolution thanking the business interests and civie agencies of Washington for their co-operation during the annual meet- ing. Members of the New York delega- tlon in Congress at a meeting last night with delegates to the congress from New York adopted a resolution looking toward bringing of the New York barge canal into use for the movement of grain crops. ELECTRIC IRON CAUSES FIRE. An overheated electric iron yester- day started a fire in the apartment of H. Richards, 2112 F atreet. fire damoged the building and the apartment to the amount of $150. The —in their distinctive individuality and supreme craftsmanship. to $65. At your inclined price—$30 At 335 We feature a grade of Suits—Youngmannish, Sporting and Conservative; in Tweeds, Herringbones and plain Blues and Blacks. Also true in - Tuxedo Suits (Coat and Trousers) —individuality of weave, and model; and that tailoring which gives exclusive character. At 538 Blac.k: Herringbones—silk lined and faced. _rect” to the most minute detail. 88 s es s s esesessesesssesesssssstsssesesesesssssssssesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssasasasassessssasssssasssssssssesessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss the item inserted in the Treasury ap- propriation bill providing for power presses at the bureau, the statement points out, adding: “Neither the plate printers, bank- s §flmmmmm;mm For Christmas % Petticoats N $3833383883338383832883233832. pretty gift card. Chine; Sheer fancily trimmed; and extra sizes. In Xmas Box..... quality. In Xmas Box Heavy silk satin Bty A T waik Values = = b money. The hand-press method is 100 ! RN S AlL-Silk Jersey Silk Chemise Radio Silk and Crepe de daintily trimmed with lace; or plain tailored. Tea Aprons Organdy—in prettily cut Aprons for tea-time wear, lace trimmed and ribbon bows. Silk-Trimmed Gowns Sheer quality; I:lt:: long lndgful!; All Pure Silk Hose “As-you-like-it”—on popular brands—pure silk to the top and guaranteed perfect Black and Brown. Silk Umbrellas Strong frames and fancy paragon ; carved Bakelite or Amber handles. o Marked at a price that will astonish R you—but it’s the Sigmund way of L N doing the shoe business. Cross-~ trap Pumps Patent Leather. One - strap Pumps, in Patent Leathern Tan Calt Oxfords, m ilitary, Baby Louis and rubber heels at- tached to $4.50. TFirst Floor. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1922. hJ - ers, nor the public had a chance to |PeT cent better than the power-press | tion? Eleven thousand bankers adopt appear before the committee as regards this proposed legislation,” it Is asserted. Increased Expense. “The cost of a hand presy Is about $100, that of a power press, installed, about $9.000. The upkeep of a hand press is about $10 per year, the power ress about $300. “There has been no engraved counfi terfeit in recent years because the counterfeiters find that photo-mechan- ical are of the same character as the power press product, “There are few expert engravers outside the bank note industry who could duplicate the securities of our government if they were properly plate printed on hand presses, but there are thousands of photo engrav- ers who can duplicate the work pro- duced by the power presses. Declared Uni “It is unfair for Congress to effect a saving of government money at the expense of the people who will have to lose by the counterfeits that may | come into their possession. “Mr. Madden introduced a bill along this same line in January, 1922, which is now in the printing committee. Why not have hearings on this biil and learn the truth about the situa- tion? “If the hand-press method was only 10 per cent better than the power-| press method Congress should give this added security to our paper appropriations | method. jElgher than those of the bureau. “Congress instituted the bureau of ! engraving and printing to give the| greatest security to our paper money. | Commerclal printers are Improving their product every day. cost of pro- | duction being secondary to qualfy. If | the printing of government securities | is reduced and the quality of commer- clal ‘printing finproved there will be no securitv in our paper money. Hand Press Favored. “Congress, in 1912, investigated this matter by ' extensiVe hearings and voted that the hand-press method was the best method for printing the faces of government securities. Investiga- tion of this matter at this time would bear out the wisdom of their action. “Plate printers cannot secure em- ployment at their trade anywhere in this country, if they ara discharged from the bureau of engraving and printing. ' “There is no danger of any private engraving and printing plant compet- ing with the bureau of engraving and printing. An investigation of their bids for the war bonds will disclose that they were at least 100 per cent “On page 262 of the hearings on this bill Mr. Madden states that he over $200.000 worth of counterfeit $20 notes in Chicago. Press reports s that over $10,000,000 worth of the notes were distributed throughout the easterr states in September, 1922. ““Are the bankers of this country go- ing to protest in vain by their resolu- | Bache, $80 to tion adopted at their recent conven- £ Gifts Worth Giving—First Floor Remember every selection intended for giving is fancily boxed—and accompanied by a lmportedsaal‘:e,d vi'iatE‘ metal and horn mountings; beautiful patterns of brilliant design; and Boxed $1.98 39 embroid- ered bor- ders. e of the most $2.79 edge; HIETAEGE Beautiful Crepe E 2 TP Handkerchiefs the popular Poiret Twills, also some Jerseys—with charmingly artistic embroidery—new drap- Black, Brown and Navy. Very high-grade Dresses—at a surprise of a price. Xmas Our leader. In Xmas Box de Chine and E Coats Worth up to ’ $11.98 Broadcloth, Bolivia, Polair, Velour, in brown, reindeer and copenhagen. 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Gordon Gordon-Smith of the Serb fan legation has been granted a re duction In rental on his apartment i the Chateau Thierry apartment housc 1520 S street northwest, in a decisior announced yesterday by the District Smith's rent was eut from $%0 to $70. He and four other occupants of apartments in the build- ing appealed to the commission for lower rates some time age, The F. H Smith Company, named as defendant: in the case. did not appear in defens of the petition, uccording to a nota- tion made in the decision. The com mission, on personal inspection of the apartments, fixed the value of the Chateau Thierry at $230,000. An 8 per cent net return was allowed the owners. Other reductions in the building fol Tow: Hyman M. 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