New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 21, 1922, Page 6

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C ts-a national, preanization which furnistos newspupors And r- tisers with A strictly honeat’ anal clreulation. ¢ tion wtatistics are Thia Insures pro-' [ NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1922. _ WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE WORLD for the internal, the financinl affairs of the elty, t But those In charge of the affairs of a great corporation see to it, also, that their physical assets, bulldings, grounds angd the like are kept in gdod condition; that nothing is done to impalr the value of the corporation's physical assets. The same care should be taken to see to it that noth- ing I8 done to Injure the physieal advantages of the«elty; its appear- ance; its facilities for efficlency, The city planning commission is the body which, primarily looks after this aspect of the clty—the Investment of the taxpayers. The city planning commission is the hody that should become concerned If any plan is made to change the physical character of the city to ite detriment. That body ils the one which should conceive ways by which the taxpayers' Invest- ment--the city—may be Improved. Eventually there will be a zoning system adopted to keep the various districts of the city up to their pres- ent standards and to prevent intru- slon of less worthy buildings into '| :ocalities which they would injure. enl advertisers, | Nty THE KU KLUX KLAN. In order that there may be no mis- understanding of the attituds of this paper toward the Ku Klux Klan we shall attempt an . explanation, which ! pubife’will agcept in' the spirit that it is written. ' Religlous and racial ‘matters are distinctly dis- tasteful to us. We, serve a commu- nity that is made up of all sects and creeds. We wish to discrimi- nate against none.’ We do not wish to hastily judge an organization or people. A religlous fanatic, which- ever slde he is om,:is most disliked. i We are’forced, by the nature of our e | business, to cover, the news and shall ' another organization, by any means, continue to do so to the best of our ability, without undue bitterness against any indlvidual'or organization. We can candidly state that, if the Kian is as radical, as bigoted, as it is painted, we wish nothing to do with it. An organization created for the express purpose of doing away with . s out of place in this free country.of. ours, And, a group ‘of men, banded together to make trouble by force for another race, creed or color, will only % tend to drive the individuals of that race or creed into a similar organi- zation with similar aims, which is quite as it should be, from the stand- point of the necessity for defense, but a most unfortunate situation and a positive menace to the welfare of the country. i ‘What the Klan activities may be n 5 one can yet tell, they might be coh- strued as anti-Catholic, although pos- sibly not aggressively so. Speakers seem to, direct their words against the Knights of Columbus, an organi- zation which they paint as being ¢ ajmed for the dominance of the 3 States by the church. The deeds of the Knights are dark indeed, as they are told by a bigoted man. We know nothing of the Knights, we have seen an alleged oath that they take. We dismissed that oath as impossible as soon as it had been digested. It would be impossible to gather to- gether many religious bigots who would subscribe to such thoughts, and the Knights of Columbus are many. Another, strangely similar, oath was circulated as having come from Ma- sonic sources. It was just as incred- ible. The point is that someone on both sides has seen fit to- circulate such tommy rot in the present day of civilization. If the Klan is strongly anti-Catholic, and proves itself to be, then the Kign should be eliminated not by Catholics, but by Protestants ‘who realize and recognize unwarrant- ed bigotry, .even as the Knights of "Columbus would have, in our opinion, been eliminated long ago were the organization as bigoted as it is painted, he Herald will endeavor to give what news it honestly can concerning the Klan—not because it approves of it but because it is news. It will by no means support it if evidence of attempted force on anyone for re- ligious, raciul or .color reasons is attempted—in fact we shall do what we can to break it up. It is distasteful indecd to us that the indication of bigotry has cropped up in our broad-minded community, We had far rather not been com- pelled to chronicle the growth of any such movement. N YOUR INVESTMENT. Every taxpayer in the city of New Britain has what is called in law an “equity” in the city. This is a valu- able asset. If the city is prosperous, well' managed, that asset becomes more valuable. The taxpayers own the city practically. It is in the in- terest of the taxpayers to see that their property, the eity, is developed properly; that it is' managed well; that the most is made of it and that nothing is done to injure their prop- erty-—which is the city. Statistics show that the population of the city has begun to increase again after the ‘decrease that came two and three years ago in the unem- ploynitent period. “Days of prosperity ane coming and the city will expand. The taxpayers take good care to try to elect the best men to office in order that the city will be economically managed, just as the stockholders in some great corporation elect the best board of directors possible. 8o much But, to cite the remarks of City Engineer. Willlams, the city planning commission is still an Infant in the cradle and. its future' depends upon a recommendation to bp brought before the common coungll for an appropria- tion with ‘which to carry’ on the work,. ‘Wheh Bteh racommendation 1i made the uo‘l?lfiwnveéuncll should see to it that provision' if made for a con- tinuation of this gomimission, the one body' intensely concerned with the physcal development of the raxpay- ers’ investnrent, the city. COUNOIL. The action of the common council last night in planning for the {ssu- ance of $200,000 of bonds for the per- manent paving of the streets in the center of ‘the city is to be com- mended. It has been frequently pointed out that the present is the proper time to authorize the issuance of bonds by municipalities. Although news comes from Washington that the consideration of a constitutional amendment limiting' or prohibiting the issuance of “tax-exempt” securi- ties has been postponed, neverthe- less the feeling against such securi- ties is str?ng and there is a4 possibility that by this means the disposition ‘of municipal bonds will be made far more difficult in the future. The people, urged on by such men as Sen- ator Capper of Kansas, are protesting against the practice of the yery wealthy of putting their surplus riches in such tax-exempt bonds. .‘Bx- perts have figured out that it would not be many years before all sufplus fhese statiors coal was purdhased and carried away i automobiles, - wheel- barrows and even baby carriages, It Is an unpleasant time for goal dealers and goml consumers, of ceyrse, The dealers would prefer, naturally, to sell in larger quantities, The added labor of weighing the smaller ‘quan.. titles costs 'money. ¢+ Mistakes may, be madg, 1t I8 podsihM thatgsome 100- welght lots sold welgh a few pounds pver the. 100 pounds and some welgh a few pounds less, The dealers suffer from waste-—coal lost. But, without coal, the people will beicold, will suffér. The dealers.are coming in for enough criticlsm to sat- Isfy many people, But it s still hoped that New Dritain will go as far as New York at least, and the dealers will do it voluntarily—con- tinue to sell coal in small lots and it s hoped the people will not com- plain if their 100-pounds lots ‘are o couple of pounds short, A STRANGE DEPARTURE Last Sunday the last of the British troops left Ireland. Great crowds gathered tp scé the men march through the streets on their way to the place of embarkation. Those people in this country who out.De- Valera DeValera himself probably pletured in thelr vivid imaginations this scene as ong’ where the people of Dublin would.sneer and jeer and denounce the men who were the #ol- dlers of’ the goyernment they hated. But there was no such demonstra- tion. There was commotion and ex- citement, Therd was emotion. 'But there was apparently none of the jeering, none of the gloating over enemles forced to retreat that many people expected. /A thoughtful con- slderation of ‘the feeling that was shown when the ' Britlsh soldiers de- parted signifies that, for the moment at least, there came to the people of Dublin a calming assurance that, after all, England was living up to the demands of the agreement which she had accepted. As, this week, we are inelined to view many events in the light of the Star of the Christmas season, al- though realizing that there was none of this influence in the spontaneous attitude of the people of Ireland as the troops departed, so we may well feel that there was a deep significance in this event. It was, probably, the first time a great body of fighting men of Britain was ever seen in Ire- land when such organization did not create in Irish hearts a feeling of ‘bit- ter hate, antagonism. If the feeling that predominated that day could be pérpetuated Ireland: would advance steadily: upward from the position on ng "to’ absolute free- wealth, .otherwise available for deyel- [0 opment of industry, would go , ini such tax-exempt securities if «ih issuance is not ‘restricted. Y There was considerable talk at ‘the session about the planned playground for the East Side. Fifteen thousand dollars was asked. The Herald ‘has been in favor always of movements looking to the welfare of the children of the city., But one advocate of this new playground explained that it was wanted so that the boys and young Imen who were not in the schools— iyouths of about 18 years or so— ! might have it so that they might play football and baseball there. One is tempted to wonder what chance ‘‘the children” of the city would have on such a playground wlg}x young men Ipllylng football and baseball. Tt is leth great difficulty that the council is persuaded that the children of the city need dental clinics and similar institutions where the need is press- jIng. It will be well if the old “‘com- 'mmee for the ‘purchase of land for parks” to which' the matter was re- ferred, consult ‘with the pdrk boeard and determine whether or mnot the contemplated plan will produce just the sort of park for the children that is desired, and whether or not the children do not need- other things more than-they need this.park. There was a strange absence of em- phatic protest against buying out of the city when the matter of the pur- chase of the Hupmoblle from a Hart. tord bidder was considered. Perhaps there was the feeling that a home dealer was patronized, after all. There are parts to be purchased, or there will be in all probability, and there is the matter of the advertise- ment to be considered. Perhaps, after all, the “home city” was not entirely overigoked, Mayor Paonessa showed ' commendabie discretion in his refrainiog,from entering the dis- cussion, Y In the mutter of the award of $195, the actual funeral expenses in the Sadis case, no “dangerous precedent” is established. In fact the city is pro- tected from possible suit if the money is paid, as suggested by the Corpora- tion Counsel, “in full settlement of all claims ‘against the city and its offi- cers, without admitting any, lability on the part ‘of the city.” CONSIDERING THE PEOPLE. The Herald has urged that coal dealers of the city continue to sell coal In small lots, using all their ingenuity to make such sales possible. Attentlon 18 called to the steps being taken in New York city to take care of the péople who are able to buy coal in small quantities only. Forty- nine coal stations have been opened in that city where coal s 8old in 100 or 200 pound lots. It is reported that immediately after the opening of RE WE? ° afthe United on’in offfcial discussion of affairs of the world has placed this country in a disagreeable position. The Turks have accepted the plan of the allies for the super- visory commission of which this nelles, which contemplates a super- visory commission or which |this cbuntry may or may not be a part. The number of ships allowed to enter the straits in times of peace is to be limited by the commission. . This countpy's stand'is that ships of other nations should have free access to.the straits. If the United States attempts to make covenants with Turkey, cer- tainly the commission would not per- mit American to have more liberties in regard to the straits than the allies will have. On the other hand it America ac- cepts an invitation to join the com- misston,” ‘Which - will' bé ‘undér’ the league of nations, then America will submit to a partial management of | her affairs by a body of which she is not a member, Certainly it will not be pleasant: for the United States to submit to this sort of ‘“foreign dic- tation.” It might be more disastrous, even, than'‘the possible “foreign en- tanglements"” which are so feared. Facts and Fancies (BY ROEERT QUILJEN). For the Christmas bride: a nice sliver-mounted holster, Perl.aps Europe is after the record for a non-stop fight. The housing problem wouldn't be 8o difficult if the people would attend the movies in shifts. Don't be stupid. How in thunder do you suppose the grocer knows whether the eggs are fresh? bride’s mother relaxation cam- No wonder the weeps. It is simply the from a long and successful paign. Europe must remember, however, that the marry-him-to-reform-him fdea has been tried and. found want- Another good substitute for coal 18 a ticket to Flonida or Southern Cal. ifornia. ! Daughter is unfailingly thoughtful, #nd she now is selecting the nice Events of the Week, Briefly Told PLAN AID FOR EUROPE Hints from Washington suggest that ' the government plan some ac- tion toward relleving . the terrible economic situation in Europe, There has been no ofticlal an- nouncément but it is quite the cus- tom at the capital to let a little news leak out, just before some Important pelicy 15 about to be adopted which nién In high positions want the coun- try to be prepared for but which they are not quite ready to talk about. This appears to be such a case, Elihu Root, a great international authority, has been in consultation with President Harding, Colonel Harvey, United States am- bassador to' England, has been called home to advise with Becretary of State Hughes, who has had inter- views also with J. P. Morgan, the financier, and Dr. Weldfelt, the German amibassador. . The cabinet {s known to have dis- cussed conditions in ‘Europe. GERMANY IN DIREST . STRAITS . - It still appears certain that<the gov- ernment ~will refuse cancellation of the debts European countries' owe ig the United Btates; Help may be possible in some oths er form, however, Unquestionably it 1s needed greatly. All accounts agree that Germany is on the verge of financial collapse. Not only, seemingly, is she unable to meet the allies’ demands at present, but it is doubtful if she can buy the food Irer people need already. France's escape from her own dif- ficulties depends on prompt payment of her claims against Germany. b Premier, Bonar Law‘*has intimated England would be glad to forgive France.the .money they owe to the British,. but in that case the latter, cannot .pay the United States. MAY MAKE LOAN It all leads back, in fact, to Ger- many, The French continue to threaten things Dad is to give her for Christ- mas. Wihe, women and song! Deceased trinity, The wine is gone, and one can't sing, and the women are in politics. / . If there s ahy agreement between Germany and Russia, it is probably something in, the nature of a suigide pact. It frequently happens that ‘“being somebody in society" is'just anh end- léss process of dodging bill collectors. If Henry Ford really - wishes to branch out, he might devote himself to the quantity production of emer- gency wards. You may despise a man's opinions concerning other matters,” but. if he likes you, you know he has some good qualities. [ ¢ . Love is the quality that keeps a wife from day-dreaming about what she could do with John's insurance money. The sad part is not that anybody should get a divorce, but that any- body should be 8o unfortunate as to desire it. Says an agitator: “There are crooks in high places, but the man in the street is upright” Not if a fliv- verite sees him first. Education increases your earning capacity unless you happen to be- come an educator, Somehow, isolation doesn’t seem quite so splendid when you reflect that a friendly word would place the other fellow on his feet. Correct this sentence: “Our cook isn't good,” said Mrs. Newrich at the party, “and it's all I can do to keep from going into the kitchen to do it myself.” s e s s s e 25 Vears Ago Today (Taken from Herald of that date) Lieut. Colonel Alfred I. Thempson received an order this morning from the adjutant general’s office to report in Hartford tomorrow morning for an cxamination to determine shether he is fit to serve any longer or not. It looks as if underhanded play is going on to give a Hartford man the place held for the past 20 years by the loeal officer. The basketball team captained by George W. Klett defeated a gather- ing of stars on the Y. M. C. A. floors vesterday afternoon. ¥Frank Traut is home from Cheshire Academy for the Christmas vacation. Miss Clara 8. Judd, who has been teaching school in Camnton Center, is visiting at her home on Sherman Court. Albert W. Vibberts has given up his position at the North & Judd Mfg. Co., and gone into the milk business. He purchased a Newington milk route and will start to work right away. George Cooley was elected presi- dent of the Américan band last eve- ning and C. L. Pierce was elected to head Harmony lodge, 1. and A: M. Local members of the state board of the C. T. A. U. will attend a ment- ing in New Haven Wednesday. Rev. John T. Winters of South Norw wag elected president at the last col ventfon. % : selzure of German territory to pay themselves, but nobddy Knows how much trouble this might lead to. Ttaly, too, 1s " hard pressed money, 1f Germany could pay up, there would he improvement immediately: But to do It, she must horrow money, Presumably this is ‘what Morgan talked about to Becretary Hughes, Ho 1s understood to have sae a loan might be arranged if the allles would agree on a possible sum for the Germans to pay In reparations, but not if the amount remains pure guesswork, Buch an agreement, it is fair to belleve, is what the American gov- ernment hopes to provide for. for DAUGHERTY CHARGES DROP The impeachment proceeding be- gun by Congressman Keller of Min- nesota against Attorney General Daugherty was abruptly terminated when Keller, in a rage, declared that the judiclary committee of the House of Representatives, which was con- ducting a prellminary hearing of the case, was trylng to ‘“white-wash" | Daugherty, For that reason, he sald he would not go on with the matter, Members of the committee Intimut- ed that they did not belleve Keller began the Impeachment in “good falth," They issued a subpoena to bring Keller before them, Intending to ques- tion him on this point, but Keller de- fled the committee and did not come, What further s#ps the committee- men will take 18 uncertain, GOVERNORS TO DISCUSS DRY LAW President Harding invited the gov- ernors of the varlous states to an early meeting with him to dlscuss prohibition enforcement, The governors held a meeting of their own at White Sulphur Springs, ‘W. Va., at which there was some pre- liminary conversation on the subject. Governor Parker of Louisiana ex- pressed the opinion that enforcement was a problem for the fedéral gov- ernment to handle, the law being a federal one, and remarked that it seemed to him the president, as fed- eral government head, was aiming to “pass the puck" to the state govern- ments, . Ku Kiux activities also wereé gon- sldored by, the governors, Parker And others dedlaring the question a Very gerious one In their various stal TURKS -STAND PAT At Lausanne, where the Near East puzzle has been under debate by dele- gates of the powers, the Turks ‘said their country was ready to enter 'the League of Natlons and to give '‘the same guarantees of protectiony to Christlans and other ‘“minorities’ In Turkey as are given by other Leagué members—and no other guarantoes. The Turks have announced that they have transferred their capital permanently from the great ‘jnhow city' ‘of Constantinople to the' ob. scure Asia Minor town of Angera, partly because Constantinople is yery international in its character and An- gora is purely Turkish, and partlybe- cause Angora {8 quite safe from for- elgn attack, while Constantinople: is much exposed to it. FOX'S — Mon.,, Tues,, Wed. WESLEY BARRY, In “HFEROES OF THE STREET" The Kind of a Picture You Haye Often Wished for but Seldom: See # Suggestions for ChristmasShoppers MEN’S HOSIERY plain or clock, pair MEN’S WINTER CAPS S Tl Boys’ Caps...... 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