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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-10-29


a proper field for, the full development
of trust system with a view to its
extension into other states. SO that
II you arc going into other states with
the cotton association, it will be ncccs-
sary for YOU to take hand in this
fight
After the passage Of the Lancy-
OdOm act there was Il wholesale with
drawal Of insurance companies from
south Carolina in order to force It's
repeal. They failed 10 deprive The
state Of insurance. because Of the de-
VclOpmGnt Of local companies and OF
foreign companies who remained, be-
cause they saw ii would be a pron.
able field By the time Tho legislature
mot in 1911 The liaht was practically
won, and al property in South Caro-
Ina was being taken care of at rates
FAR less in most cases. than those
which we had been paying under the
dcnliNatiOn Of the insurance trust. !
thought at ono time that Governor
|,
hut do not think so now. believe
be was trying 10 do his duty NUt was
grossly daccivol. Mr. Doyle, general
counsel FOR Tho Insurance ;ruSt :o-
3carod before committees OF both SEN
aic and hO@a2. and presented an in
"urancc law Of his own making, end
stated that if his act was passed that
the companies would enter the state
and treat the people right. Governor
Mannn3s political influence secured
'hn repeal Of the I.aney- -QdQpl act and
| saw that | was ,powcrless and re-
signed as warehouse commissioners.
The very first step taken by the
trust was a general increase, ranging
from a minimum Of - per cent. to 100
per cent in rates. They are now pro
pairing to take the next step to make
the trust absolute, by driving all non
board companies and their local
agents out Of business. | have recent
~ returned from 4 northern trip
where have secured positiv informa-
ton that South Carolina has been Sc
lccted as the proper state in which to
try his experiment. The reasons as
signed being, viz:
First. In order to punish this state
for having tho tcmcrity to buck the
trust in 1916.
Second. Because she is small
state and 1t will be less expensive and
dangerous to make the fight hero. I
might add that | suppose they pulled
it over The politicians 50 easily in 1917
that they regard our legislature as n
soft snap"
A few days since there was a meet
ing in Atlanta Of the general and spe-
cial agents of the Southeastern Tn
dcrwrlters Association, (Which is the
name Of that branch Of the trust en-
bracing South ICarolna). The startling
announcement was made after this
meeting that no local agent who repre-
acntcd any company not member Of
resent any Of the trust companies.
NY h"'' "' 'c""o'i io' 'i'i" "c''o'i
,''"' 'ho iiol'-oo"ro COMPANIES se' rates
''o''' ''e '"'' o'''''p''s o'''ce WIN
'"' "n' 'o', ~ '''o"'' anu ''e oo''Se-
H"'"'" '""o''u ~ SH' INC 'oca'
's''''' ''o'' .o'''''."H'o'i man INC ''"9'
companies. This is not true because
nc io''- "'"'" co''li'a'''cS are "fseu oS
. 4 4
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-06-22
FIGHT AGAINST LEAGUE
IS FAIRLY LAUNCHED
Demand for Separation FrvTn Trcuty
Lays Down the Issue for
Warm Campaign.

WASHGNGTON. Juno 2i.--with
the demand of Senator Knox Of
l'ennsy for tho separation OF
the league OF nations covenant from
tho peace treaty. the fight against
the covenant a. u now stands In on.
While the League 10 gEnforce
Pence has been busy for months,
the opposition TO tho covenant walt
ed 90 strike It's most effective blows
until II was IN the hands ~ tho pub
lie. The opposition iH now display
ing the greatest activity
The League for tho Preservation
Of American Independence, Of which
Henry Watterson is president. the or
Ennized force against the covenant.
has opened headquarters I'm wash
ington. George Wharton Pepper Of
Philadelphia. chairman Of the board,
is directing tho forces. Every state
IA represented In the organization
and tho movement Ia under way In
every section Of the United States
Among the first speakers 10 tnso
the field In opposition % the cove
uant, In speaking campaign that
viii cover the entire country. are
the following senators: Johnson Of
California, Bornh Of Idaho. Harding
of Ohio. sherman of Illinois, Reed OF
Missouri Sterling of South Dakota
Fall of New Mexico. and PolndeNter
OF Washington.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-06-22
cFRMAN CONTROL OF
RUSSIAN. RESOURCES
s, nav Of Bolshcyik Rule Gives
Advantage 30 Hun Plans of
pcaccfuI Absorption.
.iNp TENURE CHIEF ISSUE
-,,ss.,dnr Francis Would Have
America Figure ~ Most FaN-
orcd Nation.

a, rNs Associated Pres.
fpyr BEACH. n. II, June 10
rrtr,irr that II a stable gnvernpen'
"a, eatabIkhed In. Russia Ger.
= will utilize Russian reso lrces
man mower and again become q
"" menace 10 the people OF
t,,ep, vas given today by David
'rl,rr.a American ambassador "a
- Mr. Francis IL rccupcra'ing
e.. from illness which compelled
,,m 10 undergo surgical operation
I.rHun on his way nom" from
irrarrrl lie is awaiting orders
aom me state department.
\ v, Francis was prompted to make
A.. s,a a'.mcrt by the recent speeches
X Frank A. Ndnderllp' totmerIy
',..Idsnt ~ Tho National CITY bank
n New york. In which Mr. wander,
4, raya his Views Of the indusirial
imauon In Europe and told America
ra, ,rn must hc prepared to extend
tsr credit TO put European business
tn Ns foet
'"I ruve read with great interest"
aid tho 0mhaHsador, MIR. wander
ms note Of warning delivered be
Ire no Economic club In New YORK
,yerl days ago. Mr Nandcrlp had
,nequp'cd facilities for studying con-
itors In Europe during his four or
i've months visit and bis address
,omInr a. IL does from the eN-presi-
s.pt,of tho largest financial ins'itu-
ioo In America. imparts most va u
.ble I'm formation. lie is not in The
y nlon1 1'ic service. " he were. he
'eouId have thought a sccond time
,oncc-n.ug his utterance about labor
s,nd0rons In England. Those condi-
tors a-c more or less serious In
,yery European country and merit
Attention even In he Unted States.
Hinges on Land Question.
"Thr bolshcvik spirit which is now
rar.frstiug itself In tho Canadian
sr,kcs. I am glad TO see Is frownrd
bnon by the labor unions In that
s5untrv as we'll ms H., our own. II
NAT srlrfi should dominate In the
fev world. OF even n Il should per
rs,i labor circles 10 the extent that
4 AID In Russia In thhc beginning OF
ise bo'shcvf, revolution, u would,
L. 10 did there. attempt 10 appro-
wa'e tho lands and that would be
tsr l,pl0rable for the labor unions
n
main. immense ns 10 was has prncii-
faly an been taken up by settlers
sho own the soil they I'LL and would
bot us'cn with any patience to the
toIshcy.k doctrine OF nationalizing
Che land
"LenInc has realized this as before
lpft Russia. he said bolshevlsm had
10 cause 20 fear the large land own
sa u fcudal barons as he called
Them. but the small holders amorT
the poasantry were the most pow
tftu' enemies OF bolshevism.
q did not intend 20 digress, how
ever even 20 this extent from what
] wished 20 say concerning Mr.. Van
lcr'ips address while he visited nj
, ost every accessible country IN
Europe, belligerent and neutral. he
IA r1, 60 TO Russia nor mention
me resources OF that afflicted cOun-
'rl in his comprehensive statement.
We GA not even take into account
he productive capacity IN Russia
When he stated that the popula ton
q Europe had grown from 10000
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-06-22

900 10 4io 0OO. 900 and without in
creasing its productivity nearly In
the same ratio.
Russia. during the five years
ending with 1918, produced AN aver
age OF 7S4,329,200 bushels Of wheat
as compared with our SO2,055, 500
bushels during the same period. The
year period was 93b.12i.00O bushels
Russia produced $50. 100000 bushels
OF wheat as compared with our 763,-
800 600 bushels, During those five
years the average production Of oats
in Russia was .O45 095,s0O bushels
rs against our average of 224,lSS.-
200 bushels Likewise Russia'H aver
age production OF barley for this
five year period was 492. .5bl, 600
bushels. while our average was only
lgS.777. 600 bushels. The disparity
~ rye production Is sin more start
ling Russias average for the five
yea rperiod was 93b12IOO bushels
and ours Was only 39,i2t, 400 bush
els Tho Russians eat more rye
bread than bread made Of wheat
THE grand total for the five gears
l91l-l5, both inclusive, for tho crops
OF wheat, oats. barley and rye. was
as follows:
buRneH
Russia ..............16,2S5.5OO.0 500 600
United states, s,.......1l,322.2 .23O 900
Average ~ Russia for
five years. ..,........ 5.2AI, loo, 600
AveraRe OF United
States for five years 1884, 100000
1T will be seen from these figures
that Russia. Notwithstanding her
population OF 5000. 900 people. can
furnish enough surplus tofeed all the
remainder Of Europe. These figures
show only the capacity ot Russia for
growing those grains which sustain
European lifc--Europe has not yet
learned 20 eat corn-b bread.
Il shall not tire your readers on
this occasion 10 mention other i'm
measurable resources OF Russia .eN-
crpt To- say that that country has
boundless forests OF timber. enor-
nous deposits OF coal, copper and
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-06-22

lead, to say nothing OF her deposits OF
the precious ores. gold. silver and
platinum.
German Influence In Russia.
Germany has not only been study
Ing the immense resources OF Elissn
for half century. hut during the
past several decades has given care
tul attention TO the Russian char
acter, going 40 far as 10 place Ger.
man teachers In Russian schools. A
I said In my testimony before tho
OyermAn committee OF the senate
and on various other OCCASIONS. II
Germany had deferred the war, "A de.
cade or five years even. che would
have had such a~trong foothold In
Russia that II would have been i'm.
possible TO dislodgc her. have also
expressed The view many times that
Il would he difficult II possible 10
establish peace In Europe with chaos
prevailing In Russia or even with
bolshevik rule dominating Russia /,
II also my conviction that II a stable
government 10 not established In
Russia that Germany will utilize tho
resources OF that country. organize
It's man power as Germany knows 80
well how TO do and become as pow
crful and az great a menace 10 tho
people Of Europe at the end Of one or
two decades as she was al the begin.
ming Of the world war LloVd
George said to one OF his colleagues
NJ the Paris conference. any peace
which was negotiated hera with Rus
sia left out would be a trayesty. for
Russia comprises half OF the dry
land of Europe and half Of Asia Rlso'
and he might have added over one-
seventh Of the dry land OF the earth.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-06-22

Which side OF the house do you
think the baby resembles most2'
proudly asked young PopJoy.
"Well-h'm!" answered Smith.
smiling weakly and trying hard TO
say the right thing. II can't see mat
he looks very much like the side OF
a house"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-24

most sympsthetie consideration. He
feels sympathetic toward all the other
parties concerned. And he does more
than sympathize. He ministers to them
in . very practical way. He supports
their efforts, and contributes to their
successes. If he depends on them for
his good cheer and healthful spirits,
they. depend on him for their pros
perity.
The producers are housing their
patrons and mounting their pieces
handsomely these days. The enter
tanners are numerous and very. capa-
BILE. Singers. dancers mimics, inter
prefers Of character, are deservedly
praised for their excellence. The au-
thors of the pieces produced are, in
the main, clever men and women who
know their business. All deserve to
prosper, and should settle their differ
ences without injury to the source of
their prosperity-thep public which sup
ports and applauds them, and wishes
them well at all times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-24

years beginning March 4, 1917, and
ending March 4, 1919, and much Of it
on lines new in our affairs. Hence, it
win be NO easy matter to execute these
commissions in the spirit in which they
have been ordered, and for the pur-
poses described.
Reports ON these different inquests
will, of course, be made, and in de-
tails they will carry matter Of great
inte- est. Some will probably be Of
great length, and carry not only in
formation, but recommendations.
Then will come public debates on
their adoption or rejection by the
house to which they have been SUBJ
mitted; and the debates will be meas
ured in length by the importance of
the topics in hand.
All this leads to the suggestion that
the regular session, which both sides
will want to see brought to a close be-
soAS noeAOAoI WAL
have its hands full of business. For,
in seven months, beginning in Decem-
Der, it must dispose Of the regular sup
ply bills-larger than ever now-some
tariff revision measures, these reports
of investigations. and other matters
certain to arise as time passes.
And this suggestion in turn suggests
that all business that can be attended
to at this special session should re-
ceive attention; that nothing should
be postponed that can be dispatched
September, October and
November are good months for work;
and as Congress is now assembled and
getting its hand in rapidly, it could
not do better than keep up the pace
and put the finishing touches on as
much as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-24
A Review Holiday Assured.

Announcement that the President
will declare general holiday in Wash
ington on the occasion of the parade
Of review Of the LIST Division sets at
rest the matter of opportunity for the
people of the capital to witness the
spectacle and to pay tribute to the
regulars. But Congress should recog-
nize the occasion formally as well.
Adjournment Of the two houses, what
ever the stress Of business, would be
appropriate to attest to the apprecia-
ton of the national lawmakers for the
services Of the men who went over
seas in the vanguard and who remained
to the finish and scored q glorious rec
ord of efficiency and courage and skill
and spirit during the months Of their
service in France.
The citizens are at work on prepare
lions for a proper marking of the oc-
casion. A committee is formed and
will shortly decide upon details of the
welcome. The review is distinctly a
national affair, an official, formal at
testation Of the regard in which the
men of the Regular Army are held by
the government. What the people of
Washington will do will be done ON
their own initiative, and it should be
distinctive and striking. even though
the expense may not be great. It is
to be remembered that these men of
the LIST Division will have paraded in
New York just before coming here,
and they will have marched past the
elaborate semi-permanent decorations
that have been provided there ON the
route 50 frequently covered by return
ing troops. It is not desirable that
they pass through Washington without
any tangible tokens Of the fact that
the people Of the capital are aware Of
their presence and alive to its signif-
canoe and appreciative of the value Of
their services.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-24
The Public and the Theater.

And now the playwright puts in q
claim. He wants his. The darkened
tbeater means a loss of royalties, and
in these parlous times, with prices sky
high, royalties are a handy thing to
have about the home. So we have the
actors claim. the producers claim and
the playwright's claim.
o.But there is another claim. Let
That be put in, and fairly considered.
y'How about the innocent bystander,
veil, and in some things favorably,
known as the dear publiei What do
darkened theaters mean to hint What
are his lossesi And how we'll pre-
pared is he at this time to suffer them
Ibis losses are not pecuniary. He
needs, and desires, entertainment. He
y recovering-a little slowly-from q
hSe-year excitement. As q GONZALES
eent, he Graves, and is benefited by,
something soothing and amusing
something that stirs him pleasantly
something that quickens his pulse and
sharpens his appetite.
He seeks and finds it in the theater,
which, somewhat as the result Of the
war and to meet a popular demand
growing out Of q long period Of de-
preston, has been ministering Of late
to a bubbling spirit among its patrons.
Many Of the SHOWS" are but frolic-
the taking of" of current events and
Celebrities. But they serve q useful
purpose, and are very successful.
Now. without this tonic, as We may
call it-this bracer-the convalescent
ccases to convalesce. He is thrown
back upon himself, and is not in con-
dition to entertain himself. He misses
something absolutely essential to his
+. well being.
In this ease the innocent bystandez
IS entitled to remembrance and the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-24
The Planet Mars.

Inc RuSb MAN,
Perhaps there are canals on Mars,
As told by science,
And railway trains and trolley cars
And each appliance
That helps to meet the public need
For proper traffic,
And make that planet seem indeed
A sphere seraphic.
Perhaps that old world in the sky
Has found a system
Of rules correct and doesn't try
To break or twist 'em.
Perhaps they have devised means
To check all shirking-
For what's the good Of great machine.
Unless they're workingf
If all the engines smoothly run,
And never blunder,
With time for toll and time for fun
And none for plumber;
If all who work or sing or dance
Serensly show there
II I could only get the chance,
I'd Ike TO 60 thsrei
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-24
The Congressional Investigations.

4ASS OVA8 AV0oAVA04 A0vCSt1k6tlOQBs
A number Of investigations are in
progress, some by order of the House,
some by order of the Senate. Others
may be empowered. There is strong
disposition to look into things. not
only as respects matters connected with
the conduct Of the war, but other mat
tiers. In some quarters it is held that
this work will assist materially in the
shaping Of reconstruction measures;
that this Congress should know the eff
fects Of what its predecessor did in
order to decide what it should do Of q
continuing character where something
further needs to be done.
Such being the argument, we may
probably expect Investigation Of q
thorough description. What was in
tended, what accomplished. by this'leg-
islation and thsti Who Numbered, if
blunders were made. and whyf What
was the cost Of blundersf
A very wide field 10 thus opened. A
great deal was done during the two
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-24
Putting Teeth in the Law.

a. Amendment of the Lever law for
food control extending its scope to in
clude clothing, food containers, fuel
ell and implements for the production
Of necessities, and providing severe
penalties. including Jail sentences,
Constitutes the process known as put
ting teeth into the statute. The House
has accomplished it by the passage
yesterday of the amendatory bill viz
tpally without dissent.
n.ssNow it will be possible if the Senate
assents to this amendment, which
should not be q matter of doubt, to
punish profteers suitably, in a man
ner to throw fear into their hearts and
bring them to regard the statutory
law and the law of public welfare with
more respect. With such a statute,
s4eeuted vigorously, the high cost Of
Hting ought to drop somewhat.
1t is not, however, to be expected
that that familiar formula of az. C. L."
will disappear from view entirely with
the enactment and application of the
dentated anti-profteering law. The
prices of necessities of life will not be
Systematically lowered because it is pos
sihle for the government to Jail a man
Who siaps on an extra profit. There are
ether factors in the present altitude of
tie, Cost of living than the profits Of
the producers. distributors and retail
Sts, and they are not to be reached
b. threats of Jail terms.
One of these factors is the slacken-
ing Of production. Less food and less
alothing and less material of all kinds
Teeded by the people Of this country
Is being produced, or is now available,
Partly through the shortage of man
power, partly because of dislocation.
partly because Of the serious shortages
abroad which are being made good
from here.
naAnother Of the factors is the high
cost Of labor. Wages have mounted to
Heights never before heard of in Amer
lea, or elsewhere, and are adding to
The cost Of all products.
ysAnother factor is the extravaganza
81 the people generally, who. being
prosperous as perhaps never before, are
spending their money freely. almost
fecklessly, regardless of the costs.
There are other factors, all potent.
Profteering is one of the most easily
cared. given law. It will help ma
terially to cut down the profits to .
fAir basis and prevent abnormal price
boosting. Let the amendment be
quickly passed by the Senate and the
eseth in the law will soon produce q
wholesome effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-24
POLITICS AT HOME


- 0AOAAAAS0 4VW4 &AkVOtAAARs
A number Of men, with new politi-
cal party in view, viii, in the early
fall, in midwestern city-probably
Chicago-hold a conference which, &C.
cording to announcement, is to take
the form Of "a glorifed New England
town meeting"
In that form the conference should
in every way be interesting. An old
style town meeting in New England
used to show a good deal of animation
and contention. Breeze and "pep"
marked every minute of the time.
Every man present had a. mind of his
own, and spoke his mind. As a con-
sequence, a great many suggestions
were submitted; and the separating of
the grain from the chaff was stirring
performance.
So now about this political meeting.
The men who attend will be full of
suggestions, and bent on submitting
them in terms calculated to attract at
tention. As a rule, they will be men
of experience in politics, familiar with
political proceedings, and practiced in
political debate.
May a new party be expected to re-
sultf Why not severalf What is
ikelier than that, in conference, the
discontinued will become disconnected
with one another, and so groups be
formed for future actionf Discomfort,
which is widespread these days, will
not be easily housed under one roof.
But how about parties organized un-
der such circumstances Will they last,
even through next years campaignf At
present there are democrats protesting
against their party's national leader
ship, and republicans protesting against
their party's plans for fighting the op-
position. But many Of those democrats
have been democrats, and many of
those republicans republicans long
time; and as election day draws near
some Of them may experience q change
OF feeling, and instead Of firing in the
air for mere protests sake, deliver
their fire in the old way.
The forming of new parties is a
familiar industry. There is a lure
about it some men find difficulty in re.
sisting. 1t appeals to the kicking spirit
in their nature; and kick they must,
and do.
And then there are men who seem
to enjoy being in the minority. They
are uncomfortable in crowd. When
they find themselves in agreement with
large numbers, they lose faith in their
judgment, and cast about for a new
point of view.
Despite existing discomfort, the two
old parties are still in keller, still led
by men of established regulations;
and everything seems to warrant the
expectation that one or tue other will
be victorious at the polls some fifteen
months hence.