The evening world. Newspaper, September 29, 1920, Page 22

ih i ra yee A CLOUD LIFTED. er ne on ten ee wan 4 compiete satisfaction with what the special 4 on of the Legislature did for his housing pro- ~~ The Governor's message took a broad and com- prehensve view of the housing situation, The Governor urged not only emergency measures for the immediate relief df tenants but also constructive legislation to insure the building of more homes and 0 give the State a more direct and determining part _ in the larger treatment of the housing problem, “ty The bills passed by the special session which per- > | thit local authorities to exempt new construction «for dwelling purposes from local taxation and which = ts germit State and municipal governments to Irlvest |} sinking funds in bonds of the State Land Banks go | but a very little way toward handling the housing "| Situation with the competent’ grasp for which the +> Nevertheless, in lamenting what the Legislature Nailed to do, it is foolish to ignore what It actually ‘accomplished. t testimony to that accomplishrhent were ‘+ the long of tenants waiting outside the offices "1 | «pf the Mayor’s Rent Committee yesterday to verify ~ the glad news that their dispossess notices need no Songer dismay them with the fear next month would find them homeless. It is estimated that 100,000 tenants In Greater New York have been relieved by the new ‘laws Which render dispossess notices invalid. : _ » Ina housing crisis like the presenf this is no small ~) benefit to a crowded metropolitan community that © | was already beginning to dread the serious effects _ | Ff confusion following the wholesale turning of © families out of their homes. Legislators did no more than their bare duty In meeting an imperative need before Oct. 1. They might easily have gone further and tackled the con- i ve side of the housing question which will tinue to hang over the Legislature as a responsl- 30 bility it cannot evade, "+ © Be it remembered, however, that despite an ob- structing, nagging real estate lobby the special ses 2 Sion did bring what bids fair to prove effective first aid to the unfortunate victims of gouging landlords, That much more must be done to deal with the housing problem need not blind anybody to the P|} Cheering fact that an ominous cloud has been tfted from next Friday. { * ate = “CARRY YOUR LUNCH.” ‘The Kansas City Star says “those restau- rants that charge 10 cents for two slices of bread and a pat of bitter will be interested {nm the report that a large factory for the manufacture of luich boxes is starting up ia Connecticut.” The Star undoubtedly thought it unneces- sary to comment on the number of shoe, eandy and cracker containers which pinch’ hitting until the Connecticut factory arrives at a stage of quantity production, The restaurants are already aware of these , bomely substitutes, : ? ~ \HECKLER-PROOF. ITHER Senator Harding or some section of the ‘ multiple-man government which he recom- mends has evolved the perfect reply to political hecklers. © There is no hope that any one can improve on masterpiece which the Senator unloosed in his speech. “Senator Harding, | want to ask you whether 4 Hou stand with Senator Johnson in his proposal to 1 senp the League?” a heckler asked. J = Senatorial dignity Was not even ruffled. The srfront porch coaches had prepared for such an emer- gency. The candidate was ready. He said, “If 1 * ieved_ in one-man government | could answer the itleman's question.” And there you are! Suppose the heckling question had dealt with the aote and asked what articles it was proposed\ to “protect, the answer could have been the same, Suppose the question had dealt with Prepared- mess? Or Mexico? Or Prohibition? Or Imm!- ‘ ition? §=Or Collective Bargaining? Or Philip- re emancipaton? Or the Budget system? Or 1) Taxation? . “If 1 believed in one-man government | could answer the gentleman's question,” would have ed as well and given as much information as it in the instance quoted. Either Harding or his committee of managers have had an inspiration, With such a ready-made reply there is no danger in abandoning the hand- picked and carefully coached front porch crowds, >’ Why, actually, with such a formula a candidate "ean reply to the supposedly unanswerable question, Have you stopped beating your wife?” and do without endangering his reputation as a laws citizen and husband, is only ong objection, Some of th aera 5 eB iets ; 4 i if are tkelyto discover that this formula is only a re- ply—not an answer, They are likely to realize that what the Senator’asks is a blank check for a Gov- emment that shall not be “one-man.” No one knows how many men will be the Government nor WHO THESE MEN WILL BE. If Senator Harding were asked to give the per- sonnel of the multiple-man government he has the teady-made reply, “If L-belleved in a one-man gov- ernment I could answer the gentleman's question.” ‘ “COME CLEAN.” ee developments in the baséball scandal completely justify the charges made by Hugh S, Fullerton in The Evening World at the close of the World Series in question and repeatedly amplified since, Mr. Fullerton now quotes Comiskey as having said last fall: “There are seven who never will play on this team again.” The question that will not down is, “Why did they?” ‘This is a question which Comiskey cannot answer satisfactorily, although the tone of his telegram of ‘suspension was all that could be desired. Comiskey was unable to get legal proof\but legal Proof was unnecessary. He should have turned the crooks out on the case which Mr. Fullerton made. Big leaguers must avoid even the suspicion of crook- edness, ‘ ‘The story of the crooked pftcher who got $10,000 ami testified, with tears streaming down his face, that it was for his wife and children, is not a heart- moving spectacle—not when one considers the sal- aries and post-season earnings of big league stars, The case of the little pitcher who won a game in ‘spite of crooked work on the part of other members of his team is one of the bright spots in a sordid story. It is useless further to discuss personal gullt when “tt will be only a short time before those involved will have a hearing in open court. But too much emphasis cannot be placed on the universal demand of all who love baseball that now that she subject is opened fhere must\be an object lesson which will be effective for all time. Every managér and owner should “come clean,” give every lota of evidence the possesses and start 1921 on a new footing. Then get after the gamblers and keep after them, Only by wide open publicity and- scrupulous vare can baseball be saved, , Without it the great American game will soon become the great American scandal and will survive only on the sand lots and as an amateur sport. ‘#40 MEN OR 8 HORSES.” RGANIZATION of “La Societe de 40 Hommes ou 8 Cheveaux” was a stroke of humor typiéally American, The Philadelphia “Hommes” who travelled to the American Legion Convention in “Side-door Pullmans” have “started something” we suspect. The “Societe” is likely to enroll many new mem- bers who will see both the humorous and sent! mental side of such a lark, Your true doughboy is always out for a harmless prank: Members of veteran organizations always try to introduce novelty into their reunions, Most of us can remember the popularity of the G. A. R. campfires which provided the atmosphere for many meetings. The Philadelphians have shown a way to inject a considerable measure of hilarity into convention Pilgrimages. It takes little imagination to- picture the fun the “Hommes” had while on the way. The decorations on the outer walls of the car pictured in yesterday's Evening World indicated the high spirits of the travellers, It is a fair guess that by the next convention a considerable minority, at least, of thS Legionnaires will travel in “40 Hommes ou 8 Cheveaux” Style, Even at that the travellers will have plenty of room and comparative luxury. American box cars are not made in sizes to provide a close fit for either 8 horses or 40 men. a Judge Miller seems to believe that his clear and unequivocal stand in support of both Herbert Hoover, who favors going tnto the League of Nations, and of Senator Hard- ing, who proposes to stay out, is an adequate reason for voters to put the cross before his name in November, By analagous reasoning {t would be a sensible proposal -to refer the matter of a budget for New York State to the National Baseball Commissign or the Interchurch World Movement. Either body has as much concern with the business of the Commonwealth of New York. TWICE OVERS. UESTION : Under the covenant does the . Nation .obligate itself to assist any member of the League in putting down rebellion of its subjects * or conquered peoples? Answer : It does not.—President Wilson, * * * 66 FDEMISSION of taxes for ten years means a saving of 30 per cent, of the cost of construc- tion. This feature alone ought to make it very attractive for a man to build his own home,”—Chairman Hilly volers | & the Mayor's Rent Commiltee. I . f rN "AM PERre FRANK Tos tan WITHODy a PROGRAM, CONSTR 'N CHARAt UC PRESIDENT , THE Ses SUCH aN associar yg rrr nn er that gives you the worth of a thous CThy | ay THar ; SINGLE TER, ABoy Tr AN ASSOCIATION of NATIONS <2... WHEN 148M ELECTED FIRST THING PLL Do 1S To TRY AND FIND 4 PLAN FOR What kind of letter do you find most readable? Isn't it the one y, Tive} » Primer of the League of Nations By v. This instalment, the fifth, of Article 10, which has caused moat controversy of any in the ‘Covenant, Article 10—The members of the to respect and 1ON” and words tn a couplo of hundred? There is fine mental exercise and a lot of sutisfaction in trying to say much in a few words. Take “Repeaters” the Style ‘To the Editor of The Evening World: The wages and materia! of the dif- ferent concerns must have increased 4 great geal since last winter, ac- cording to the prices they are nsk- ing for soft hats this fall. The cheap- eat hat is $4 or $5. I can seo where “repeaters” are £0 ing to be the style this winter. P styles I see in most of the stores a only fit for “cake eaters,” #0 the regular man tn the street will not be tempted to part with $5 for a hat that Was made for “doll face” chaps only, . The public showed the clothing profiteers what damage they could do by refusing to buy at exorbitant prices, so let us teach the hat prot | foers-a little lesson also. DISGUSTED, New York, Sept. 28, 1920. were pleased and glad to read your excellent article in last night's World regarding the profiteering of the Childs restaurants, in charging 10 cents per cup for coffee or tea. T buy the best coffee retail, pay 40 cents per pound, and can make at least fifty good cups of coffee, which equals $5 This includes milk and sugar and a full cup of coffee or tea, and not one of the size you get at Childs’s, which generally is not a full cup, The tdea butter Is preposterous. T hope you will continge your attack upon the profiteering restaurants in order that they will wake up, P.L. EB Elmhurst, L. 1, Sept, 26, 1920, To the Editor of The Brouing World: For some time fast 1 have noted with interest a number of your ¢ torials and articles on the subject of fess that your paper has shown in a most painstaking and convigeing way how Mr, Almostrich may bu¥ or build his own home through the medium of a two or three thousand dollar cash payment, &c. Now, Mr, Editor, me that up to this writing almost ¢ benefit of Mr. Almosirich, fore think that in order for you to re tain your claim of impartiality it is high time you told Mr. Straphanger how he can buy a home on the no cash down but monthly payment basis. It 1s quite possible that a movement | ems evident to the great majority of the American population, but nevertheless you would still have the satisfaction to know that you did a iittle something for that unimportant minority known of charging 10 cents for bread and | \! the housing question and must con-|*' in this direction would pot Interest | gt time to be brief. | | article in last Friday's Evening World, Kindly allow me to make few remarks. I have read many articles dealing with female beauty and as to what town contains the correct quantity or quality. Authors, painters, sculptors, t Photographers, have cited thelr opinions on the subject. Some thought California's sunkjst girl waa! the peach, other chosng the Windy City and give as the hikhflyer (per nisek), and again old Po; bocker was said to have a ens in hig coop. But why not call on the real eritic, who like the proverbial sailor has ono| in every port. The man who has been there and knows them ail. Allow the to introduce the “Trayel- allas “Knight of the Knicker-| P few chick- Taxi Piracy, ‘To the Edit: of The Droulng World: 1 wish toycall your attention to the conditions how existing at the Barge Office landing and at the West 42d Street Ferry among the taxi chaut- feurs. Whenever there is a rush on, particularly on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, the ‘chauffeurs retuse to carry passengers unless the pas- wer agrees to pay a certain yunt of money and not by the readings of the taximeter. The rgos demanded are usually from to three times the amount of the legal rates. ge landing the poor ig- horant newoomers are usually changed $3 to $5 each and when four or five ride the manded and paid ia from $12 te » that, if the egal rate: d'amount to about 5 to number of passengers curried am a chauffeur and own my o: taxi. I find that with the “ips pt money collected by me from my pas- r (according to readings of my taxim », [ can make a good jiving varying from $45 to $65 a week cleus above all my expenses. I consider that a falr return without golng out and “gouging” the public. ‘There has been too much eriticts against the taxi chauffeurs of } York, and I feel that the bettor of chauffeurs, of whom ny, want the public to know that all chauffeurs are not alike. I would Suggest that any on: \- cab who knows t e 88 anc sary, demand that the ¢ tled In the station how Instances request neces- se be sot. . and in all at & receipt be and, if necessary, take up with Mr. Gerrity, of the of Licenses, who is Very fair in his treatment toward all con- corned. If this was carried out more often in this elty, all concerned as the “Common People and some times as “Straphangers,.”" V. FERRER. 27, 1920. No, 80 Beaver 8 The Ret Critics, es ths Biller ot Gas Betaine Wendl: | After reading Marguerite Dean's would be the better for it. Another thing I would like to make known to the unsuspecting public is that should an occ: e r refi for the legal r the passenger get into the tx!, even there are | acce if it la necessary to agree to pey th Wlogal rate, ride to his or her ‘deggie NCOMMON SENSE *. By John Blake (Copyright, 1020, John Uiake.) DON'T PUT AJMORTGAGE ON TO-MORROW. Leave to-day’s work undone and you mortgage }o- morrow. ‘And to-morrow may bring the big? opporturfity you have been looking for so long. Try to keep to-morrow for yourself. Try to keep it free. Don’t load it up with work that should be done when you leave your desk to-night. You never know what it may bring, You never know what chances there may be to-morrow—if you have it clear § —to show somebody who can pay a big salary what you can do. ‘ Your days are important, every one of taem. Each has its own work that must be done, And to clog up a coming, day with labor that is not its own is to be unfair to yourself, to your employer and to your dependents. Start every day with a clean sheet. Say: “This is the work that is to be done to-day—that MUST be done to-day.” Then do that work, and do not leave any of it hanging over into the next day. Once foll behind in your work, and your to-morrows will soon be mortgaged for a long way ahead. That means wage slavery. It means lack of chance to seize oppor- tunity—or to make opportunity. It means that you will never be able to do your best work, for you will be eternally toiling on work that should have been done long ago, and there is no iffterest in work like that. Look forwardeto your to-morrows as days of achieve- ment—days in which to plan and do new tasks—not to finish old ones, f You will be glad to see them then, You will be glad of the fresh eight hours that can be employed in something that is valuable and interesting. Finish the work of every day with the day. Then to- morrow will mean something big to you—for it will mean a chance. And if you have the right kind of a mind, a chance to show the world your capacity is all you want— provided you have used yesterday to make that capacity what it ought to be, U ARAL nation, and offer, and only pay, the amount registered on the taximeter, and where same is refused demand to be taken to the station house The passenger peed not fear being n there for the reason these will be “That’s aFact’’ By Albert P. Southwick 20, vy The Prem Publishing Ca, ‘ork Breuing World) Stephen” Jumel Roger Morris house in 1810, lavish- purchased the by taking bis nu license (supposed to be carrie conspicuous place on an outer gar ment) and reporting same to Mr, Gerrity of the Bureau of Licenses: who will take care of said_chauffeur in a Way to be a warniig not to mit the offense again. voam not, writing this letter through spite, for { do not direct my attack on the honest hauf€eur but against 2 class Who do not act fair to the lic or toward the chauffeur who ly refitting and refurnishing it, making it the most elegant and luxurious country seat in the vi- cinity of New York, and at the same time announcing it a munificent gift to his wife, in a last supreme effort to force social recognition for her, ou But his strenuous effort was a fallurg, and after five years of isola- we tion and neglect in the great h nts to Work on the level. ion a e" reat house waniave always praised your worthy the “h of ‘New York efforts in the past where you have iid not Mrs, Jumel) he sown through your valuable col- his wife eft it to geok in nns a Wi to laws among his kinsfolk, the so- ¢ that had been denied them ‘They sailed in Jumel's own ship, the bark Eliza, named after hig wife, for Bordeau, Wh lal ula ting any abuses from which the taxi riding ublig are the sufferers. Matt A TAXL OWNER, \ty. and existing of all members of the League. In case of any auch aggression or in case of any ¢) or ‘ auch nagrmslon' the Cosmet advise upon the means which this obligation shall be Question—-What ts vital ' principle of Article 107 Answer—A guarantee of sovercign- It is the principle of the Monroe Doctrine applied to the whole world. Q.—What ts meant by “external he territorial in tegrity and existing political ime” dependence” of the members? A—Attacks from the outside for ‘ the purpose of conqu of territory by occupation or ani tion, or for the purpose of overthrowing the ex< isting government. Q.—Why is the undertaking time ted to outside attacke? . A.—Because the Covenant does Bot provide for dealing with the domestic affairs of any pation and specifically — excludes such domestic or intermal | questions (Article 15), which will be treated in turn. ; Q—What action would the Council take in case of a rebellion or @ revolution in @ member nation? ' A—Rebellion, revolution or ctvil war are considered domestic affairs, to be dealt with by each nation sep- arately inside its own borders; there~ fore, the Council] would take era tion, unless such rebellion, revolut! . civil war or other disturbance should threaten the peace of the yorld. In such circumstances it id act, as the preservation of the peace of the world is the purpose for which the League wus formed, ‘ .—If Oanada or any other . siltian'eooumion or colony showld rebel against the British Empire and set up @ republic, as in the present case of Ireland, what would be the duty of the League or its Council under Article 107 A.—It would be a domestic affatr to jbe dealt with by the British Empire, | because these dominions and colontes, although having local self goverm- |ment, are a part of the British Km | pire,” The peace treaty with Germany | names the “British Empire” as one of the high contracting parties and does not name any dominion or colony, either as one of the principal or sud. * sidiary powers. In other words, the British Empire is named as an entity, ‘ Q.—Under this mistual promise or undertaking to preserve the tere ritorial integrity and political ine 4 dependence of the members, cowd @ boundary of @ country or ite . form of government be changed? A—Yes, by Any means short of external aggression; by arbitration in the matter of boundaries and by y revolution, if necessary, in the form of government, Q.—What was the chiey purpose of Article 10? A—The protection of smalfl nay tions, to secure them against the at. * tacks of more powerful neighbors who might covet ‘their territory seek to dominate their go Article 10 has been called the Charta of small nations, them the same freedom and liberty of action and ational security @f- yed by the most powerful nations, Q—If one or more nations ghould actually mane on attach upon the territory or of another how would the Council proceed to deal with itr 3 —The only “action” the Connell ; eotid take under Article 10 would be to advise upon the means by whieh the uigetes of the members Fone be fulfilled, and this would have be by unanimous vote. Q.—If the Council recommended, or advised the use of force in euch = ‘a case would the Untted States, for instance, be obligated to a military or naval force, or both, for such purpose Uf oalt do sof A—Only under two conditions © First, the representative of the United States on the Council would have to vote with the other eight to advise the use of force ‘s00- ond, the Congress of the Gaited States would have to authorize the use of said military or naval forces, as Congress is the only power in this country under the Constitution to declare war, and all members of the League are subject to the constitu- tions of their several governments, ‘The Council, however, does have to walt until an act of exter aggreasion takes place, the threat or \Ginger of such aggression gives ib authority to advise, ‘The Covenant, however, provides TEN. means of preventing a TEN Mr which would. be available |Before resorting to Article 10. The provisions of Article 10 are not the FIRST resort in cases of serious dis. putes between nations, they are the LAST resort. (The next instalment will treat of te provisions to prevent and | postpone ward x \ . vA