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TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1916-02-28

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TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1916-02-28
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TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1916-02-28
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TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1916-02-28

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2arorc5e. - Die RuHen inter Enlightenment perlufen 5n
radeshIagcn = 2nf b~eioneeren SefeRI oes 3areu iole
G5eruowib am 3croansfet erobert weroen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-26
Romance of the Ditch

THROUGHOUT all time the IN
Il habtants of the desert have
been men Of force and originality
both in thought and endeavor. Their
civilizations have ever been marked
alike by material and mental accom-
plishments. II was no mere coincl-
dence that this was as true Of the
Arabs who overran Spain as of the
Babylonians who blazed the way Of
civilization, for their freedom Of
thought and initiative in action were
bred in them by the yastness and
solitude Of their environment.
So in our times, we are building
in our arid regions an empire OF irri-
cation that embodies the spirit Of
progressive democracy. 1t is no mere
accident that irrigated regions have
set the pace in all manner Of intelIi-
gent agricultural production and dis
tribution. Nor is it by blind chance
that in the main the states of irriga-
ton are among the loves in litter
acy and the source and mainstay to-
day of most of the reforms in our
social, economic and political life.
For irrigation is that wonderful
thing. the creation of life from death,
and making glad the waste places of
the earth.-A. ". Douglas, IN bull
Ietin Of the Chamber Of Commerce Of
the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-26
Power Obtained
from Niagara Falls

The Hydro-Electric Commission
obtains the larger part of its power
supply at Niagara at SO per horse
power, but is paying $12 per horse
power for supplementary supply.
1t is expected that the development
of electric energy by the commission
near Queenston Heights viii reduce
the cost TO Sc per horsepower. The
cost at which the commission sup
piled power to the municipality of
Toronto in 1912 was $3.50 per
horsepower. On December 81, 1915,
the municipality was taking 32.74S
horsepower at $14.50 per horsepower.
Other municipalities pay in proper
tion to the load they take. The
hydro-electric enterprise of Ontario
has serious problems TO face, and
some criticism is heard occasionally
of its administration and service.
But no enterprise is free from such
Millions of dollars have been saved
TO the people of the province in light
ing and power rates. Private COM
panies have been forced to reduce
their rates TO meet the competition
of the Hydro. The latter is now dis
tributing $4,000 horsepower from
Niagara and will soon be distributing
nearly 100000 horsepower from its
several systematic equivalent, it
has been estimated, Of more than
100000 tons of steam coal per year.
The enterprise has passed from the
experimental stage and its success is
indicated by the fact that the per-
centage which the net debt balance
bears to total assets has been stead
lily decreasing, from 92.5 per cent in
1912 TO So per cent in 1913, SO per
cent in 1914, and sos per cent in
1915. Public ownership in Canada
cannot be condemned lndlscrimlnate-
ly when the hydro-electric organiza-
ton, of the magnitude indicated. is
supplying power TO more than 120,-
600 consumers in Ontario at retes
much lower than those charged by
private companies in New York
State. Whatever faults the Hydro
administration may have, it must be
admitted that the enterprise has
brought enormous benefits to the peo-
pie Of Ontario and that it possesses
the grateful confidence of by far the
larger part Of the province served
by it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-26
World Looks
To America
For Its Toys

4 MEXICAN made toys will
"A not only find their way into
Il the homes Of nearly every
family in the United States next
Christmas, but the youngsters in
nearly every foreign country with
the exception of Germany and Aus
tria will be made merry with the
products of American toy factories.
Never before have so many toys
found their way out of the country.
They have been shipped to all parts
of the world in response to demand
which has developed since the block
aiding Of German and Austrian ports
has made it impossible for those
countries to export their products.
Great Britain during the year
ended June 80, 1916, bought nearly
three-quarters of a million dollars
worth of American toys and South
America came in for good share of
American shipments during that pc
riod; China bought S12,209 worth,
Japan purchased five times more
than she ibid in the fiscal year 1914,
British South Africa increased her
purchases nearly 800 per cent and
numerous smaller countries SAM
pied" the American product. The
wonderful growth of this industry is
shown in the official figures of the
Department of Commerce. During
the fiscal year 1916 sales of Ameri-
can toys amounted to S2,030,089, an
increase Of approximately $50 per
cent over the fiscal year 1914, when
exports were valued at $500 20.
American purchases Of toys, on the
other hand, showed a big falling off,
imports during the last fiscal year
representing decrease of approx
mately IS per cent, as compared with
the fiscal year 1914. The figures in
detail follow:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-26
CANADA'S IMPUI Sc TOWARD THE,
NATURALIZATION OF RAILROADS
Movement Which War Experiences Have Impaired Perhaps
Systems One Owned
bvPG aandt Other by the Government
-Bv s. ROY WEAVER

marvellous. The future development
Of the Province depends in large
measure upon an adequate supply of
hydro.electric power. Briefly stated,
the enterprise was at first entirely,
and is still very largely. one of
cooperative transmission and mu-
nicipal distribution Of electric power.
Il has since been extended, however,
20 include on an increasing scale the
cooperative generation of power.
The total capital investment by the
Provincial Commission, including
that on the Central Ontario system
purchased this year, is in excess OF
S21, 100000, while the municipalities
have invested more than $4,000, 1000
in distributing systems and execu-
tive equipment. On December 81,
1915. no less than 90 municipalities
were partners in the enterprise, as
compared with 50 at the end Of 1914,
50 in 1913 and % in 1912. There
were 1900 light and 3,SlS power
consumers. Not only has hydro
electric power at remarkably low
price been made available for many
towns and villages, as well as for
cities, but it has been carried to the
farmers and has done much TO solve
many Of the problems Of the farm.
Thrashing, cutting and milking are
done with Niagara power on scores
of Ontario farms to-day, while homes
are lighted with it and the farmers
wife employs it in washing, churn-
ing, heating and cooking. The effect
has been revolutionary and still the
enterprise is only in its infancy.
Plans have been prepared for net
work of radial railways operated by
hydro power. Twenty-Five munich
palities will vote in January on a
four million dollar nydro-radial prof.
ect, and other lines are under con-
sideration. Hydro-electric power to-
day is a factor of tremendous impor-
lance in the production of war mu-
nitions by Ontario factories, while
some idea of the various uses to
which it is put is suggested by the
announcement that such power viii
be used at Sarnia to cut stone for the
new union station in Toronto
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-26
Western Provinces
Lean TO Paternalism

Municipal ownership in Canada
has seen its most reckless applica-
ton west of the Great Lakes. In
many cases conditions resulting from
the war proved severe strain ana
retrenchment was necessary. West
ern municipalities undoubtedly went
too fast with such projects. 1t may
be said, however, that even with
some admitted weaknesses, the peo-
pie prefer that the development OF
certain public services be kept in the
hands of the municipalities. The
people Of Western Canada demand a
greater measure Of "paternalistic"
government than is expected in the
East The Federal and provisional
governments have gone certain dis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-26

ion. Canada already shows great
err tendency to economic apostosy,
according TO the view of the con-
firmcd individualist. than does the
United States, and the war will ac-
oentuate the divergence in the econ
omic policies and theories Of the two
nations which share this North
American continent. War inevitably
requires the employment Of more or
less "paternalistic' measures, and
their influence will probably persist
long after the war closes. II will
be extremely interesting to watch
the development in this respect.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-26


~ ECENT public utterances Of
K Mr.. Samuel O. Dunn, editor
Of THE Railway Age Ga
zettc." have served as a chal-
lcnge 70 public ownership senti-
ment in Canada. In view Of the in
yestigation into the railway situation
in the Dominion now being made by
special commission and the eXpec-
,ation that the commissions report
viii advise a measure of national
ization, the test Of the peoples atti-
tude toward the principle Of govern
ment ownership has special interest
and significance. Mr.. Dunn, who IS
an uncompromising exponent Of pr
ate ownership, evoked remarkably
unanimous defence, on the part Of
the newspapers, Of Canada's public
ownership enterprises as well as Of
The general principle. The press, I'M
doubtedly, does reflect the popular
sentiment. English-speaking Canada,
particularly Ontario and the West
ern provinces, is strongly favorable
20 public ownership. In the Mari
time Provinces the development has
been slower, while the Province Of
Quebec has been the paradise Of the
promoter Of private companies.
Sentiment in the Dominion in
favor of public ownership Of public
utilities has been growing for years,
but the war has had an interesting
effect in fastening the translation Of
sentiment into policy. This is seen
in such developments as the plan Of
the Winnipeg City Council to combat
the high cost Of living by engaging
as a municipality in the bread-bak-
ing. dairying and fuel business, if
the Legislature will grant the nee
cssary power. II may be said gen.
orally that the war has brought the
government closer to the people than
over before. As a result there has
come a new sense Of responsibility
ON the part Of the administration
and a new desire on the part of the
people for communal enterprise.
There is need to secure and make
permanent whatever of good there IS
iu the new spirit. On the other hand,
warning must be issued against too
lapid an extension Of public obliga-
tons There is danger in an excess
of national service enthusiasm, and
II not carefully curbed a force which
has tremendous potentialities for
public advantage may become an act
val menace.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-26

tsnces in complying with this demand
and with varying success. Admin
istration of the governments eleva-
tor system seems to give satisfac-
ton and the appeal is for an extern
sion Of it.
These considerations show that
public ownership in Canada cannot
properly be called failure. There
will be varying estimates as TO the
extent Of its success and there is
room for a reasonable divergence Of
opinion on this point. Wherever
public ownership has proved success
ful, it has been so by reason Of hon
est, capable, independent administra-
ton, free from political interference.
Naturalization, in part or whole, of
Canadian railways cannot be con-
temned untried, by Canadian expert
ence with other public ownership
projects. After all, it is a question
of individual men for administration.
The war is teaching many Canadians
their responsibilities of national ser
vice, and they have come TO recog-
milton Of the states claims upon their
talents. This may be an important
factor in the future in the successful
application of the principle of pub
lie ownership and operation Of ser.
vices frequently classed as public
utilities" In the hands Of really
big" public-spirited men, the rail-
way lines Of the Dominion might be
operated to the distinct advantage Of
the country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-26
| errible Example
Is Pointed Out

The Intercolonial Railway was the
terrible example" by which Mr..
Dunn sought to demonstrate what he
called THE Failure Of Government
Ownership in Canada" While some
of his criticism Of the management in
the past of the Intercolonial Railway
was well taken, the selection of that
line was not entirely fortunate.
Weaknesses of Mr.. Dunn's argument
were quickly pointed out, and a semi
Cfiicial reply to his statements has
been made by Mr.. J. Lambert Payne,
Of the Department of Railways and
Canals. The Intercolonial was built
10 unite the Maritime Provinces with
the upper provinces, and its construc-
ton was a definite condition of the
acceptance by New Brunswick and
Nova Scotia Of the Confederation
plan. IL is not fair TO compare the
financial showing Of the Intercolonial
Railway with that Of the Canadian
Pacific Railway. The former was
built, for political and partly for
military reasons, entirely in Canada,
despite the fact that much Of the
line is in territory which is econom-
ically poor. Its route would never
have been located as il was, had con-
siderations of revenue alone pre-
vailed, but that route has been abun-
dainty justified since the outbreak Of
The war, as it provides the only land
transportation line between Central
and Western Canada and the At
lsntic Ocean lying entirely within the
Dominion. The Canadian Pacific
Railway short line" to st. John
was not available for military pur-
poses because Canadian soldiers could
not be transported across the State
OF Maine. Moreover, any criticism
of the financial administration of the
lntercolonial Railway must take into
account the claim Of the Maritime
Provinces, supported by continuous
practice for nearly fifty years, that
The Confederation bargain provided
for operation of the railway at cost,
regardless Of interest charges. Such
a policy is also defended on the
ground that any charge which the
lntercolonial Railway may be upon
he people Of the Dominion at large
for the benefit of Eastern Canada is
more than offset by the annual cost
Of S1,700,000 to the Dominion, over
and above interest charges, Of the
rec operation Of canals in the up
per provinces.
Mr. Dunn estimates that the total
cost Of the lntercolonial Railway up
20 the beginning Of the fiscal year
1914. including unesrned interest.
was S34S.0s9,5lS. which has been
aorne by the public. The advocate
rs government ownership answers
't.s statement by pointing out that
nc privately owned railways Of the
Dominion have also been 3 heavy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-26

a matter OF right and wrong bur on
the question how can a thing be done
that everybody wants done.
Thus, the receivership principle
should be associated from the idea
Of failure and disaster. II is the
straight way out Of a huge, jangling
controversy-freighted with dire so
cial portent--among owners, work
ers and the public, as TO how the rail
roads should be run.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-26

Discussing the boom in this Amer
lean industry-the manufacture Of
dolls and toys-Dr. Edward Ewing
Pratt, chief of the United States
Bureau Of Foreign and Domestic
Commerce, said that many Of the
older companies are now established
on a scale they never dreamed Of
before. He said:
have talked 70 a number OF sue
cessfu manufacturers, and thei-
opinion seems TO be that the mos.
promising field is the manufacture
Of typical American toys These are
being brought to a higher degree Of
perfection and, even more important,
are being brought into q higher de d.
gree OF public favor. Once these
toys are firmly established it will be
difficult to sell Continental toys and
dolls in this market again to any.
thing like the extent to which they
we're formerly sold.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-26
FINANCIAL PRIORITY
OF JAPAN IN ASIA
Her Banks Are OVERLOOKING with Newly Ac.
CURED Wealth and Investments in China
Are Urged by Country Lead
ing Business Men

markets Of Borneo, Java, Suna,,,
the Celebes Islands and Aust,s.
are the promised land for our w.,.,
And-and the only solitary cr,x
organ we have to-day is a brares :
the Tai-wsn Bank at Singaporer
Mr.. Fujise, one Of the mansc..
Of the Mitsui Bussan Complain.
that 2O,000,000-yen industrial /.
carnation Of the famous House !,
Mitsui--is decidedly opposed TO =.
such passive use Of our Idle fV.,
as the payment Of our national DEBT,
ten years before their maturity. \,
is for the extension Of the prodv.
tive activities Of the nation. Deye.
opment Of domestic enterprises frs
Of all, and then, if funds permit, ",
should enter China. He thinks wei
Of the railway construction enter
prises in China-he pronounces Il,
railway loans OF China the he's
form IF investment there. ",
should take the present opportunit-
he contends-to pick up Chimes
railway bonds in the London mar
ket, where they could be bought a
an attractive price now that Englan,
is mobilizing the foreign securitie
held by her capitalists.
lone vital consideration" he says
"for investment abroad is the ilter
national relations between our coun
try and the foreign investment field,
The safest way to invest abroad /,
to put ones money in a county
where our own nation can afor:
practical and ample protection !,
times of trouble. China. believ
is the safest field for our inves.
ments."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-26

Japan, whose great aspiration "
70 be the dominant power in the ecu
monte and financial life Of the A'i''
continent, has only a little o'a
siOO,O00,O00 invested in China! y
this the sort OF thing that frign'e''
the United States?
One hundred million dollars arc
not twenty billion dollars. I"en'
billion dollars have gone into 'o'
building of the American rail"s'>
The building Of China's railway
would call for quite as much. Amer
lea does not seem TO know this SIM
pie fact. Neither does she seem "
know that twenty billion dollar,
would buy the whole Of Japan snu
would leave something IKE Nv
billion dollars Of change TO spare
Now, the railway construe'VI
work is not the only thing China y
calling for at present There s'
her mines. The opening OF ner ~"
eral resources would call for a. les,''
half the capital needed for the pun
ing of her transportation faciiiA.~
And there is the capital needed iO'
her factories. The United States a''
over S1S,OO0,oO0,0Oo invested IN n.'
manufacturing industry. Inere :.
no reason Why China cannot use =
least one-half of the amount PROM
ably. There are other things cal'''s
for outlay.
Japan has her slOO,ooo,ooo 10
vested in China.
And America is having a nerv0.'
breakdown because japan Is soos'
to monopolize the industrial ~eals :.
Of China. Isn't this enough TO ms.
the gods laugh? Just why this o.
not make men-especially the men =
gifted with the sense Of humor :.
the Americans-lsugh l DO ~
know.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-26
Chinese investments
Are Favored

With the business interests 4
Japan the voices OF these men carr
far. 1t seems fairly settled that II,
best use for japanese surplus fund
now crowding upon our more or les
embarrassed banks is in Chinese H.
vestment opportunities.
That is the real test Of Flnsneii
Japan for some years to come. An,
according to the test our showing
assays very poorly. Last year III
Department of Trade in the Minis
try of Foreign Affairs published 1
book on what our people are dOirl
In China. The information containe
in it came from the various consg-
lar officers stationed at important
points in the Chinese Republic. And
the Japanese consular officers enioy
rightly or wrongly, a reputation f''
being as we'll informed in Chimes
matters as the best.
In l914-so says the aboye-con-
mended official publication-ther
was altogether about $l2,2i4,OOO Of
japanese capital invested in the N
dustrial enterprises in China Of all
types, from match factories to slec-'
tric works. And about S9O,SsoQ~
in banking and commercial bushes
there, the capital investment Of q
little over S1OO,OOO,0OO gold, all tod
This sum does not include the loans
made 10 the Chinese government
either central or provincial.
There are eminent men and gres'
newspapers in the United States VIZ
think-and some Of them thl'I
aloud, too-that Japan is whole-h0s'
cling the profitable work of develop
ing the sleeping resources Of CREE
This largely because the promins"
men and newspapers are mnoesn
Of just such an array Of figures !
have taken from the official repoH
mentioned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-26

4 MEXICAN made toys will
"A not only find their way into
Il IA the homes of nearly every