The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-02-13
FINDS BUSINESS
OUTLOOK BRIGHT
Edward Donlan Returns
From Extensive Trip
Throughout East.
INDUSTRY FULL TILT
Idea Prevalent in Big Centers
That War Will End
Within Year.
INDUSTRY FULL TILT

Former Senator Edward DOnlan has
returned from IA months tour in the
east during which he met many leaders
Of the business and financial life OF
st. Paul, Chicago. Pittsburgh and Gin
cinnati. AS a result. he gathered in.
tcresting views Of conditions affecting
business and the war. and returns
quite optimistic over some things and
rather doubtful as to others.
business In the centers OF popula-
ton that l visited Is excellent" said
Senator Donlan. There are no idle
workers. wages are high all industries
nre occupied TO the limit and no bust
ness man whose opinion Is worth con-
sidering thinks there will be any let
up in activities for many months.
Bankers with whom I conversed pre-.
diet higher interest rates because Of
uncertainty as to legislation in con-
gress and policies Of the administra-
ton with regard to war work. They
all realize that war is producing new
problems which must affect some
forms of business to considerable
degree.
Results Of Fuel Order.
THE heatless days. for example.
created upheaval in some lines. al
though there Is a wide difference In
the observance of it. For instance. the
sale of cigars in Cincinnati and Chi
cago went on as usual in hotels and
IN restaurants. but was cut off en-
tirely in st. Paul and Minneapolis.
heard many complaints Of the discrim-
nation In other lines in different
cities. The people generally were
ready and willing to obey the law. but
| heard some severe criticism from
prominent men because the order was
sent out without consulting the bust
ness men of the country who might
have given valuable advice and sug-
gcsted means by which the way could
have been made easier for every bod,
and with better results to the country
War End Within Year.
| There is general feeling anon,
mon who keep in close touch will
Washington that the end of the wa
win be plainly in view within 81,
year. Many business men are layinl
lhelF pans accordingly.
Il heard. also, much criticism Of tn
conduct of the war. Everybody 1
for the war. and while 1T Is believe,
that the administration Is doing 1t
best, there is a common belief that
great deal Of confusion at Washing
ton exists. that much valuable tim
has been lost and that more efficien
help is needed to drive things ahead
IL Germany is to be turned back b.
lautumn.'
/ Weather Advsrtisss Montana.
senator Donlan was in the east dur
Ing the very severe cold spell. II
said:
II was surprised to find SO man
people informed of the very mild win
tiers that we are enjoying in Montana
believe our winter should be widel
advertised for 1t has raised a grea
; deal of favorable comment. Peopi
were amazed when I told them tina
our farmers were blowing in Januar.
had many inquiries as to the con
ditions in this state and everyWher
great interest was expressed in on
resources and future. believe ther
win be a great movement of peopl
into this state after the war;
With regard to politics, Senate
Donlan said: Il think the Republica
| leaders have great confidence in
clean sweep in the congressional etec
tons next fall"
That he can build up diamonds froi
lchinS with ordinary illuminating Ga