Evening Star Newspaper, March 9, 1924, Page 18

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CRIME INCREASE | { DENIED BY WHEELER Anti-Saloon League Counsel Cites Official Figures in Contra- dicting Reports. Denial that crime in' Washington Is on the increase and an assertion, on the other hand, that crime here has decreased since the elghteenth amend- ment went into effect are contained in a statement made public last night by Wayne B. Wheeler, general coun- sel for the Anti-Saloon League of America. The statement follows, in part: “The Washington Star editorials and the official report of Maj. Sulli- van, superintendent of police, effect- ively answer the statements that crime is on the increase in the Dis- trict of Columbia since national pro-y hibition. ‘Crime has decreased in the Dist nce the eighteenth amendment went into effect 1f the average annual ratio of arrests for drunkenness per 10,000 population during ‘the four years preceding natlonal prohibition had continued during four drv years. there would have been 13,049 “more arrests than were actually made. If the 1919 felony rate had continued in 1923, there would have been 428 more felonies. Says Figures Misleading. “Maj. Sullivan's official report de- clares that 96 per cent of all arrests in the last fiscal vear were for petty violations of the law or of police regulations. The published statement that there were 13,040 arrests for violation of liguor laws is misleading. There were 2,£50 arrests for violation of the Vols law. The other ar- rests included in the prohibition total wero far ‘breaches of the Sheppard which includes drunkenness. Comparisons of 1923 with 1910 are not fair to the District, Since new laws now empower the police to ar- rest men for offenses not punishable by law in 1910. There was no law against drunkenness in 1910. Viola- tions of traffic and auto laws were 27,000 more in 1923 than 1910, ac- counting for the largest portion of the arrests. The population increase since 1923 is ignored in the ratios given, which are based on the 1810 and 1920 census. Since 1910 the District has changed in character. The per centage of foreign born has {ncreased The floating population has grown. The number of visitors has greatly multiplied. In epite of all these face tors, however, the criminal ratio of the city has not advanced since pro- hibition. " 'he murder increases cited are based upon 1910, when only seven murders were committed. This was a record low mark in the District. The number of arrests for murder in the four years before national pro hibition were as follow: 1916, 31; 1917, 29: 1918, Last year there were 25, Citex Star Editorial. | “The Washington Star e {=said October 14, 1923: { *“‘There are more laws to break and more people to break them. It may also be that younger persons faro less respectful of the laws than {men of the older generation, and it imay be that the mew gemeration of | policemen are more inclined to or {urged to make arrests than the cops of old’ Washington people are not a law- less group. Much of the lawbreak- ing here is directly traceable to the Jiquor clement. In the days when thers were 1,100 licensed places sell- ing liquor in the city, with twenty- itorially jthe world, but you can't do it with lappropriations THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., Evan H. Tucker, president of the Northeast Washington Citizens' As- sociaton, who was present to Eay that the people of the District want the vote. When Mr. Tucker said they would be glad to have it, Representa- tive Blanton replied: put it in this bill right now if the committee Will support me.” ~ Representative Hammer said that the people of the District should have a territorial form of government. Representative Hammer gave credit o a veteran member of Congress from his = state—North Carolina—Senstor Ransom, who was in the Senate and on the District committee for twenty- four years, of having been responsi- ble for the creation of Potomac flats. Me also said the real question at issue was—whether these tracts are needed for the parkway system. ! Agree Tracts Needed. Representative Gibson reported that the subcommittee of which he was chairman, which made a personal tour of inspection of thesc three tracts, had agreed that they were all needed. Representative Blanton sought to have favorable action taken separately on the Patterson traog, and said he would like to see that made into a_great recreation center for the people of the northeast sec- tion of the city. Representative Beers, republican, of Pennsylvania, also & member of the subcommitiee, dis- cussod the special desirability of taking the entire Patterson tract and makipk it an ideal park -with ath- letic fields. Representative Kuntz also spoke in favor of a great. athletic fleld on the Patterson tract. Representative Gibson _reminded his colleagues that “we have been hearing a great deal about doing something for Washington; about making it the most beautiful city in words,” he advised; * by always obstructing. do it by authorizing vou can't do it You c ; the nec ary since the people of the District are powerless to do that themselves. Argues for Purchase. Representative Gasque emphasized that “4f you do not buy property for parks while the city is developing. you can’et get them afterward. It's not what the property Is worth now that we should consider” he said, “so much as what it 11 be w th in the future. If the National Capital needs those tracts for park purposes the city ought to get them, no matter what the tax rate | Representative Kuntz suggested that a valuable building site at the corner where Kilngle road comes up from the northeast into Woodley road need not be included in the tract it is proposed to purchase. 1t. was then explained by Surveyor | Hazen and by F. G. Coldren, chair- | man_of the committee on parks of the Washington Board of Trade, that the purpose in including that corner Was 80 as to avol a gharp and dan- gerous angle in the proposed park boulevard. MARCH 9, REPLY TO THE PRESIDENT BY PHILIPPINE OFFICIAL Insists Only Test for Independence Should Be as to Stability of Government. BY JOSE TOPACIO NUENO. Elective Municipal Ofeial of the Philippine Islands. HE Filipinos are not surprised to receive the answer of President Coolidge flatly de- nying their birthright of na- tional freedom which every self-re- specting people have the duty to long for. We have understood the policies of the present administration since its advent. But what we are surprised at and to which we beg to invite the atten- tion of the American people, in whose wense of justice we entertain an u faltering faith, Is that the issue of “stable government” is evaded in the 2,000-word answer of his excellency. Congress laid that only condition pre- cedent to the granting of Philippine independence, not the ability of the Filipinos to accumulate wealth and possess gigantic powers to enahle them “to assume the fuli responsibil- ity of maintaining themselves in the family of nations." No npation on earth” todav, and perhaps for many yearg to come, can successfully meet the American standard of “polivical capacity” which the present admin- istration means to impose on the Fili- pino people. “Economic or poli.ical disorders, perhaps even amounting to disaster,” “at always experienced even by the most advanced countries of the world. If all the conditions and apprehensions of the President were to Serve as the basis of Phili pine freedom. the Filipinos would never.realize (heir legitimate aspira- tions for an internationul personality and be more useful to humanity and civilizatior teful to Amerien. ie Amerd the itude. loyalty and friendly co-operation of the Filipin we have always co-operated with Ameri- ca since her war with Spain, when American and Filipino soldiers fonght and died under a common fate. veople cannot doubt i, Lyyn e ey curtail their righis and po- ‘The | not triendship and help of the Filininos during the world war proclaimed “to make the world safe for democracy and not to protect the imperfalissie interest and selfish exploiters, are vet too fresh to be forgotten. “No other American territory has been more loyal to the American flag than the Philippines,” eaid the governor gen- eral then. But the trouble now is the manifest reversal of the liberal and altruistic policies of America under Gen. Wood who, in spite of his “lon- esty, sincerity and ability,” fails to be sympathetic with the Filipino s- virations. ; We do not doubt that “Gen. Wood is a hard-working, painstaking and conscientious administrator.” But that is utterly different from being democratic and responsive to popular will as the fundamental essence of American_institutions and govern- mental principles. To quote a lead- ing American editor, “Maj. Gen, Leon ard Wood is excellent in the Arm but Gov. Gen. Leonard Wood is a mi fit in a body politic” Kven the im war President, Woodrow Wi always trv and that “he submit to Superior author- So he disregarded the law and the wishes of the pecple in the Phil- ippines. Non-co-operation and appeal 1o higher authority are the only law ful means to assert the right of the Filipinos. Grievanees Against Gen. Wood. 1f the “grievances against the pol cies of Gov. Wood are unjustified, then there is no more justifiable grievance against a ruler for a sub- ject people. The facts of the Wood crisis are well known by all impar- tial and non-partisan observers. Lut let it be understood that the Filipinos are not against Gen. Wood personal, but against his backward poli litical autonomy and barewia their natural resources, material interest and economic_enterprises to foreicn capitalists. The Filiplnos, and any people under a similar situation, can- do otthrewise but to prot If You Believe in the United States—You Believe in Washington! Why One Large Company Bought a Site for Its New Plant at LOUGHBOROUGH 1924—PART 1. against such a practice and assert their lawful rights. It is, indeed, inconceivable to believe the conviction of the President that “the independence appeal is unsup- ported by a considerable portion of the islands’ population.” No political party in the Philippines can exist without including independence as ity basic plank. The federalist party, sd- voeating statehood, died in 1907. The nationallst-collectivist party that is now in power, and the democratic party, the oppositio: all for in- dependence, immediate and complete. No official ‘in the islands, from the lowest to the highest post, can be eclected If he is not pledged to fight tor independence. The writer, as a humble municipal official, could never have been elected on a platform other than Philippine freedom. The recent special electi: was a repudiation of Gov. Wood policy and an evidence once more of tha people’s desire to be free. The many missions sent to the United States, representing all elements in the isiands, are justified only on in- dependence pledge. We refer the ad- ministration and those who subscribe to its honest but unfounded convic- tion to the very report of the Forbes mission” that observed * versal desire for independence. a positive and absolute proof why not take the referendum system in the Philippines on this question? Out of 11,000,000 inhabitants, there will be barely 1,000,000 tories, such as Amer- ican hisfory' records still. Benefits of Independence. Philippine independence beneficial to the Filipinos and for- eigners alike, not only to the Ameri- can nation, “which is an unworthy argument,” as the President said We are greatly appreciative of the American government for its unself- ish performance of “its full duty to { the Filipino people,” and we are con- scious of “its obligations to civiliza- tio But we believe that Amer- fca’s altruietic work in the Philip- already finished, to the credit will be and honer of both peoples, and that those obligations to civilization will be better fulfilled by granting our coveted independence. That is the “crowning glory of America's colonial achievement” and the consummate blessing of our national existerce in the concert of free peoples. We hope that justice will be done, and it can only be done by meeting the one issue of stable government that is already functioning in the islands. ot the Filipinos be free that they may be more grateful to America, useful to the world and bappy in the orderly enjoyment of their God-given liber- ties to which the blood of their he- roes and the intellect of their patriots have been devoted for years.” TENNESSEE LAUDED AS PLACE TO DWELL “If T ever have to leave the state of New York I will go to Tennes- see,” Senator Royal S. Copeland of New York told members of the Ten- nessce State Society, at 2400 16th street northwest, last night. “There are no betier men than are ators and representatives, Representative Clifton rum of Virginia rendered s vocal solos, concluding with Me Back fo Old Virginia.” the dience jolning him in singing the choru: Among other guests were W. N Morrel] Minnesota Soclety; Z. D. Blackistone, president of the Maryland State So- ciety; George T. Mitchell i introduced president of the ciety: wife of Senator Copeland Judge Fdward T. Sanford of the United States Supreme Court, and Mrs. Robert Love Taylor, widow of former Senator Robert Tavlor. The guests were introduced by Dr. M. Ellison, president of the so evenine Then meet Ketcham! As representative of the Loadon & North Eastern Railway, he knows the ropes, and his koowledge is freely at your disposal. He'll save you both time and moaey. KEeretinm GENERAL AGENT: LONDON & NORTH EASTERNRLY. 311 Fifth A i Write or call for frec Litevaturs $4,475.00 Buys 2-Family House! No. G3U-636% and No. 635-638% Morton St. FEach house has 4 rooms and bath ea first floor and 4 roows and bath on secend feer, with separate erances for each. Come structed of red brick, has gas and water, dotble back porches, back yard and 15-feot paved aliey. Kitchen range free with each house and No. 636 has party wall werth 50.00. Vacant lot next door. Al apartments are now rented. Small eash payment. Make offer. Ask for Mr, Lausen SMALLWOOD & CO., Inc. Realtors 1022 Vermont Avemue. Maim 5070. $1.00 a Week TRADE-IN WATCH SALE a none better. But today everyone N old-fashioned, / case watch was good enough for grand- . father—for in those days there was thick, heavy, silver wants one of the new thin model, handsome timepieces that are not only more efficient but im- measurably better looking. This great “TRADE-IN WATCH SALE” enables you to have the kind of a watch you have always Pronounced “Luffboro” “We decided to locate at Loughborough after a survey of sll available railroad terminal locations. We believe the greater part of the development in Washington will be in the Northwest section for many years. With spacious yards, warchouses and extremely short down-hill hauls, we will be in a most advantageous position to serve competently the needs of Washington. We are enthusiastic over our purchase and our plans for the future.” three saloons_between 7th street and | the Peace Monument, the liauor group were breaking every regula- tory law with but few arrests. The ‘Bucket of Blood' at Pennsylvania avenue and 15th street has not faded from the memory of all our people. With only the helpless or quarrelsome !drunks arrested, the police in license {days locked up 11,000 drunken peo- iple in a year in spite of the smaller population in those days. |P%\ye are obeying and enforcing| llaw better today than when the |brewers and distillers legally sup- {plied the raw material for crime. We are still far from doing this as well Potomac Builders’ Supply Co. as we should. With speedier justice in the courts, with more severity of Study The Many Strategic Advantages! entence of those convicted of delib- = - e erate offense, a proper respect for . \ law and order would place the Na- tion's Capital on the plane it should | ocoupy before the eyes of the nation. | PARK BILL IS GIVEN FAVORABLE REPORT (Continued from First Page.) wanted—your choice of any one of a half dozen nation- ally known makes. Sim- ply bring in your old watch, receive a gen- erous allowance for it in exchange on a new one, then pay the bal- ance in easy weekly amounts of only ONE DOLLAR. Albert Lake, President Can be obtained through Star Classified Ads. If you want work — tell what you can do in a Classified Ad, for there’s where those needing help straightway look. No wonder_ The Star _carries MORE Classified Ads every day than all the other papers here com- bined. “Around the Corner” is a Star Branch Offige Ten Reasons Why We Believe the Illinois Sterling Is the Best Watch Ever Sold at a Popular Price It.has a double roller es- capement, which insures {assured Representative Elanton that | they would support a measure in- !creasing the taxes in the District, if {brought in as a separate legislative \ | proposition. i the,watch against overbank- | Representative Zihlman reviewed ing—a safety device. { the effort of many years to have the It has a Breguet bair government purchase these three spring, which gives per- i park sites, as made by civic and busi- fect circular vibration—used lness organizations with the support only in the highest grdde of federal and District officials, point- s (150 ing out that the Klingle Valley and It has a steel escapement Piney Branch tracts are important with chamfered tooth connecting links in the parkway sys- edge, which reduces triction tem and would afford great relfef and insares long life. from automobile traffic congestion on It has preferred Raby thoroughfares, avoiding more than and Sapphire jewels se- sixty street crossings. lected for their perfection The bill is manifestly fair in every and hardness. respect, he pointed out, because it It has tempersture ad- merely authorized the acquisition by justments, thereby elimi- purchase or condemnation proceed- nating variations in differ- ings and sets a limit of cost which is | ent temperatures. virtually the per foot assessment; \ \ | It has & compensating cut made by the District surveyor. He | balance which guarantees suggested that as Representative dependability. Blanton frequently contends that the It has a patented micro- assesments in Washington are too meter screw regulator— low, if the sites for parks can be ac- an added feature for close Guired at those figures, Represents regulating. tive Blanton shomld raise no obje It has a safety recoiling tion. 8 click which prevents the main spring from releasing. It is cased and timed carefully at the factory to insure absolute timekeep- ing accuracy from the mo- ment of purchase. 1 It if fails to give satis. faction we are author- ized by the factory to replace with a new movement. 'Cuticura Heéleti Large Pimples All Over Faceand Neck 1 had been troubled with pim- ples and blackheads for two years. == The pimples weieall over my face and neck caus- { ing me a great deal of annoyance and embar- rassment, especially when I was in company. They were hard, large, and red, and festered and scaled over, itching and burning all the time, causing me to scratch, which made them worse. The erup- tions on my face hurt and caused disfigurement. A friend urged me to try Cuti- cura Soap and Ointment, and after steady and continued spplications for four months 1 was completely healed.” (Signed) E. Muse Foster, 1309 De Bree Ave., Norfalk, Va. For every purpose of the toilet and bath Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Talcum are ex BETHESIA giLle enAviTE Ca [/ QuArR/Es re BT AN MY o o o ‘whera. Soap Zc. Ointrment iy S 5™ Try our new Shaving Stick. R LR MAP SHOWING WALKER HOLDINGS ALONG B. & O. R. R. AT LOUGHBOROUGH. ON RIVER ROAD JUST ACROSS THE DISTRICT LINE. 2 17-Jewel Illinois Sterling $34.75 All Standard Make Watches Included in This Sale - $1.00 a Week Will Do The closest rail connection to large section of the Northwest and Northwest suburban areas—just over the District line, and free from D. C. reg.ulnuons. Ground available at mere fraction of the cost at other R. R. Terminal, with many other economic and strategic advantages. ¢ Ground values are certain to advance very rapidly. J lflntgrall_y the en‘rly pur-’ chaser hnln both the advantage of selection and of participating in certain rapid rise 1n value. Investigate at Once. Allan E. Walker Investment Co. SOUTHERN BUILDING. 813 15th St. N,W. —_— Expert Watch and Jewelry Repairing Any Size Watch Crystal Fitted, 15¢ FREE TRIAL COUPON NTIER ASTHMA CO., Room 45-B, ra and Hudeon Sts., Buffalo. N, Y. ‘Tree trial of your method - Main 2690 Favors Park Extention. Representative Zihlman emphatical- 1y declared his belief that the park- way system should be extended and an illustration of why sites for | parks should be purchased as soon as possible cited tnat Lafayette Park was secured by the government for $300 and is now worth $30,000,000. = M| aidi, S, Hazen, the District surveyor, i As| i| | displayed charts and explained what Free to Asthma and H“' i the acquisition of these sites means to the parkway system. The Klingle Fever Sufferers [} Valiey "traci e s, T “uh me chance to get from Potomac Park s nto Rock Creek Park, which with | Free Trial of Method That Any One ||| /600 acres is the finest park in. the | Can Une Without Dincomfort | world. He emphasized that Harry Sx Lens ot 11 me. { Wardman does not want to sell this We have a method for the control of || land, that he has bought it only three Asthma, and we want you to try it at our (|| months ago and the city has been expenne. N e Mecant” dontioemseat || trying to get it for ten years. L e Bl e M o Wardman was advised by his engt whether it 1s present as Chronic hma or ! Hay Fever, you should send for a free Trial ||| Neers that he must begin work on of our method. No matter in wbat climate ||| this tract tomorrow. the govern- Jou live, no matter what your age or oc-|' ment decides to buy it, Mr. Ward- cupation, if vou are troubled with Asthma | man will have to pay $30,000 to ;;.,",',{,m'p'«'ff" our method should relleve -Imve‘(he‘;ilrl that he intended dump- to send it to t ng in this valley hauled away. e chats mhers aif e “If we do not get this tract now It RSP analers, douches, oplum preparations, || | Will be lost forever and it is the great. | fomen, ipaient amoken.sic have faied: | est park connection fn_the worla We want to show every o < Mr. Huzen said. He predicted that that our method I8 designed to end all aif- 1 i3 "5oon would be onep of the m%:l i Scult breathing all wheezlng, and all those || peavily traveled boulevards in the I is too important t - || ; world. the method at once, no . Bimpl ebating the ques . Represen- mall coupon beiow. Do it today—yen even (| tative Keller asked him 1. ho (hOGGRE jo ot pay postage. it right when Congress held the power and "dictated to the people of -the District to say to them that' they must pay all the taxes? He also sug- gested that it was “absolutely absurd ‘lfll’ representatives to be acting as aldermen for this municipalit ||l “several ~ times _ Representative | Gasque, democrat, South Carolina, reiterated that the one and only ques. tion to be decided by the committea was “should the District have these sites for parks?” Repry Blanton challenged