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gently as reported, It Il yet the duty
Of Americans to 90 In there at once
and lay foundations for. large busi-
ness. There Is assurance of q vel
como for Us. Visitors from those
countries to this all express them
selves In much the same cordial terms.
With opportunity and encouragement,
the people there will buy Of us. They
have the feeling that We have about
the western hemisphere. They want
it to grow in wealth and power, and
recognize the fact, as we do, that the
best means toward that result would
be closer relations between the two
continents. North America and South
America must draw nearer together.
This gives emphasis to the question
of an American merchant marine, and
counsels actively on that score Con-
gress should take up the question
among the first when it assemblies, and
settle the point as to government own
ership and operation, or private own
ership and operation. By some means
American merchant ships should be
promptly put into. commission. For,
unless we have bottoms Of our own
for our own products-both England
and Japan are well equipped in that
particular for their products--we shall
be at killing disadvantage. Indeed,
without bottoms, we should hardly be
justified in making a start for foreign
trade anywhere as against competitors
SO skilled as those we shall meet
everywhere and whose provisions for
sea carrying are complete.
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Holland and the Ex-Kaiser.

Refusal on the part Of the Dutch
government to surrender tho ex-kaiser
for trial by international judges, a
contingency now under discussion in
that country, would prove an embar-
RAISING misstep for Holland. The
Dutch are undoubtedly correct in their
surmise that the allied powers would
not seek to force his surrender. The
ex-kaiser, charged with no criminal Of
tense under the existing code, is not
subject to current extradition treaties.
The allies would depend upon moral
suasion.
Civilized penal Jurisprudence offers
no modern precedent for trial of the
ex-kaiser. This may, perhaps, be ex-
planned by the fact that modern civili-
zation has not hitherto bred a crimi-
nal Of his caliber. Every legal prec-
edent is based upon some initial, un-
precedented case.
The claim that tribunal composed
exclusively Of the ex-kaiser's "ene-
mics" would be incapable Of render.
ing an impartial verdict Is unsound~
The alternative Of turning the e1-
kaiser over to German justice is entire
ly unacceptable. In criminal law We do
not try our criminals by criminals. The
ability Of honest men to render i'm
partial justice to thief is not ques-
toned, save perhaps by the thief.
The second alternative of trial be-
fore a tribunal partially or wholly
composed Of representatives Of neutral
nations does not solve the problem.
Neutrality Of opinion and neutrality of
acts are totally different things. The
competency of whatever tribunal even
tua1ly tries the e1-kaiser will depend
upon whether or not it is composed
exclusively Of men with civilized prin-
ciples, in contradistinction to the
tenets Of international depravity as
condoned by Germany. The neutral
nations are in one class or the other.
No German sympathizer could more
properly occupy position on the tri-
bunai than could one who favored
theft upon q criminal jury. The sit
uation would be unchanged.
The ex-kaiser is charged by civil;za.
tion, which has t-in,aphed, for his con-
sic erable share IN the deeds of irter-
national savagery, which has been van
quished. He need fear nothing but
civilized justice.
Holland is jealous Of her reputation
as an asylum for the harried monarchs
Of olden times She has never held,
nor would it be wise from her own
point Of view for her to hold, the repu-
tation Of sheltering criminals against
the whole of civilization, for whom q
vindicated world is demanding JUS
tice. Moral suasion will convince her
of the wisdom Of relinquishing VIII
liam II.
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mon benefit to the whole community.
It should be regarded as charge upon
the revenues of the municipality as
such. The fact that some individuals
gain for a time a greater advantage
than others from a particular stretch
of pavement does not justify the as
sessment of any part Of the cost di-
rectly upon them. A concerted ef-
fort to secure from Congress the re-
peal Of this unjust statute will have
the support Of the entire local COM
munity and should receive the consid-
crate attention Of the House and SEN
ate,
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POLITICS AT HOME
The Speakership.

Tomorrow week Mr.. Gillett takes up
the gavel in the House. Although
shorn Of much Of its former power,
the speakership is still an important
office, and the occupant national
quantity. The republicans, 1t is con-
ceded, have made a good choice. The
gentleman from Massachusetts. has
every qualification for his new post,
and there is general confidence that he
will fill it in highly satisfactory man
ner. - ~-' ''' r.
1t may be, too, that what has be-
fallen others in the place may befall
him. That is to say, he may find his
name figuring presently in presiden-
tial gossip
If we go back forty-odd years we
find Michael c. Kerr Of Indiana filling
the Office of Speaker. He was strong
man, and Indiana was at that time a
pivotal state. His friends thought him
Of presidential size. But his health
failed, and he soon passed from the
scene.
Samuel j. Randall, who succeeded
Mr.. Kerr as Speaker, was an eminent
ly strong man, and but for his tariff
views and his locality-he was demo-
cratic protectionist from Pennsyl-
vania-might have won his party's
nominstion for the presidency. Presi-
Dental speculation usually included
his name. =
John g. Carlisle, who defeated Mr..
Randall for Speaker in the Forty
eighth Congress, was on more than one
occasion the choice Of the Kentucky
democrats for their party's national
leadership.
Thomas B. Reed, 1t will be remem.
bered, was William McKinley's closest
competitor at st. Louis in 1896 for the
republican nomination for President.
Joseph g. Cannon received hand
some support for the same honor some
years later, while Champ CLARK was de-
feated at Baltimore in 1912 by only a
few votes. His record in the Speaker
ship during the previous six months
had strengthened his candidacy con-
siderably. - ~'
Massachusetts has had but two Presi-
dents-the Adamses, father and son
and but three Vice Presidents. John
Adams served in second place twice
under Washington, Eibridge Gerry un-
der Madison, during the latter's Sec
ond term, and Henry Wilson undef
Grant, during the generals second
term.
It has been ninety years since John
Quincy Adams left the White House,
and forty-two since Henry Wilson fin
ished his term in the presiding off,
GERS chair in the Senate. If Massa-
chusetts should decide that it is very
long time between Presidents, and a
long time between Vice Presidents, and
point to the Speaker of the House as
evidence that she still has good ma
terial in stock for either place, an at
tractive name would be added to the re-
publican lists for next. year. -
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HEARD AND SEEN.

the statement made every block. that
there was plenty OF room up front
the crowd groaned and swayed for
ward, and the motorman started the
car.
A woman was thrown forward on
the wave, landing squarely in front
OF the seat in which q man was
wedged. The man managed to ex-
tract himself from the seat. and Of
fered 1t to the newcomer.
Thank you." she smiled g'rate-
fully. as she sat down.
all about 1t. A greet many blocks
farther along the line, after many
shovings and sQueeSings, he was pre-
pairing to leave the car when he felt
a gentle touch on his sleeve. 1t was,
the woman to whom he had given
his seat She saw that he was about
to leave. and she said:
Thank you ever SO much for this
seat. Good night"
The graciousness Of this little
speech, OF this two-fold thanks. lin
gers always in that mans memory
the failures Of some others to say
thank you" even onoe. when a seat
is given them. But
A woman who thanks you twice
will never be found but once.
Bill Sherwood. City Postmaster
Chances secretary. has kind heart ,
For all he masks 1t behind mock
gruffness. nobody has a heart easier
touched by a genuine appeal than he
That was why he made q bride ane-
groom happy the other day.
List to this tale Of tho course Of
true love-what happens when one
loses his pocketbook in a strange
city. and how all things turn out we'll
when there are such kind fellows
around as Sherwood.
AS a member Of local draft board
No. 8. Sherwood got in the habit OF
speaking rather abruptly to selected,
men. because he had so much to do
and had to be fair both to the gov
ernment and to registrant. But those
who know him best know he only put
that on. ,-.
A bride and groom appeared at the
city post office one day last week and >
demanded to see the postmaster. He
has some money belonging to us,
said the groom. Sherwood asked how !
that could possibly be. and was told
that the groom had lost his pocket,
book while honeymooning here. and
had telegraphed to his home in one
of the New England states for more.
money, and that the money was TO be
sent to Washington In care Of the.
postmaster.
While waiting for the money. It was
explained, the couple had sat up in
Union station all night, without SO
much as a bite to eat.
This was too much for Sherwood.
He drew the bridegroom aside. and
rendered him the loan of IS to go
and get him and his wife a good meal.
In the meantime he-Sherwood-
would hunt for the letter.
with happy hearts, glad to have
found such a friend in need In a
strange city, the bride and groom
hied themselves away to get them
selves a square meal Sherwood
busied himself in tracing the letter,
and, sure enough. found Il
The letter, and the money Il con-
tained, was right there on his desk
when the bride and groom came back
that afternoon. Many were tho thanks
showered upon Sherwood. -
How can we ever thank you9'~
smiled the little bride. p
'Tll always remember this." said
And they boarded the train for New
"Weii. It was worth hvs dol,srs."
was ali Bill Sherwood eaid.
CHARLES Z. TRACTNiSAlA -;
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The Soldiers and the Presidency.

The Soldiers and the Presidency. i,
A soldier just back from service in
France is quoted as replying to q ques-
ton If he would support. a military
man for President:
eve want civilians to run the gov
ernment," "How about Leonard Wood~
"Well, don't know much about him
personally, but he's a general, and
therefore we don't want him."
The men who are booming Gen.
Wood for President are not resting
his case solely on his military record.
They are making full use Of that, Of
course, but, in addition, are pointing
to his work in Cuba and elsewhere as
showing the possession Of administra-
tive ability Of high order in the con-
duct Of civil affairs. They arc urging
him for recognition because they
think that as President he would meet
the great civil demands that will face
the occupant Of the White House be-
tween March 4, 1921 and March 4, 1925.
It may be mentioned that during
Gen. Grants two terms in the presi-
dency there'was no suggestion Of estab.
fishing militarism in the United States.
Both the Union and the Confederate
armies had promptly disbanded at the
close Of the war, and the men were
again in civil attire and employment.
It was on both sides very fine ex-
hibition Of the adaptability Of the
American to his obligations. When war
called he went to war, and remained
In the field for four fierce years. When,
at the close, peace called, he returned
to peaceful pursuits, and did all in
his power to uphold the civil author
tiles. Gen. Grant was most distinctly
a civil chief magistrate. TherS was no
trumpet-and,drum business about him
while he was President.
It may be mentioned, too, that Gen.
Grant was not doomed for his first
nomination for the presidency by the
former Federal soldiers, but by the
civilian leaders Of the republican
party, who stood sorely in need Of q
candidate. Andrew johnson had not
only failed in Office, but had split his
party into factions. A strong man
who would act as unifier was the de-
mand Of the day. This led to Gen.
Grant, who was strong in the admira-
ton Of the country, and untroubled
with faction taint. His nomination
was easily accomplished; and civilians
and former soldiers united in support
ing him. But his nomination had been
brought about by political and not
militaristic influences.
II Andrew johnson had properly In
terpreted and successfully applied Mr..
Lncoln's policies It is very likely he
would have been nominated and elect
ed President with ease in 1853, In that
event, Gen. Grant might never have
had distinguished civil career. There
might not have boon an urge toward
him as late as 1872, seven years after
tho war had closed.
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Instead Of contemplating what the
old poets referred to as "castles in
Spain," the league Of nations will pro-
vide for tangible castle in Switzer.
land, with Offices, business hours and
a competent staff Of stenographers.
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SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JoHNsoN.

Oblivious.
"You seem to think well Of the
league Of nations idea"
I do," said the busy woman. my
husband used to get fearfully irritable
and angry when the spring house.
cleaning was being done. Now he's
unable to get his mind of what is 60
ing on in Paris"
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Congress is not as enthusiastically
fattered as it might be by the Presi-
dents willingness to trust it with some
Of the governments gravest RESPONSE
bilities during his personal absence.
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Repeal the Borland Amendment !!


Definite efforts are to be made to
secure from the next Congress the re-
peal Of the so-called Borland amend.
ment, whereby part Of the cost Of
street paving is laid directly upon the
owners Of abutting property. This In
equitable measure was adopted sew
eral years ago and has worked serious
hardship upon property owners in this
city and has actually retarded i'm.
provements. Many street pavemeuts
have been laid at such q heavy cost to
those Immediately adjacent that 9TH
ers have been compelled to resist bet
terments in their own streets because
Of inability to meet the charges en-
tailed. A street pavement is a COM
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China realizes pow that It has wasted
valuable time on small local revoiu-
tions, when it ought TO have been
studying big craftsmanship.
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Tho soft drink Is expected to demon
strate that It. 10 q perfectly good sub
stitute for hard liquor, not only - Q
beverage, but as a taxpayer.
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IF Orlando makes many more trips
back and forth he may be disposed to
follow Lloyd Georges example and use
an airship.
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The steel industries will depend on
competition, supply and demand as
the governing consideration. It sounds
interesting, but very fashioned.
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Various senators are frankly assur-
ing the President that absence does
not necessarily make the heart grow
fonder
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A citizen of Fiume is compelled to
endure a great deal of suspense re-
garding his precise nationality.
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Rantzau apparently considered It his
duty to assume the role Of Crushed
tragedian" at the Paris conference.
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When one prohibition regulation
lapses there is always another ready to
take its place.
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Season Of immunity

Season Of Immunity.
Peace arguments are finely drawn
By intellects alert;
And while the talk keeps going on
Nobody's getting hurt.
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II William n. Haycock. superintend-
ent Of mails at tho city post office,
had known the roll Of Aim in the
thiers hand was not q revolver-if
the thief only had known what Hay
cock thought the roll was-well. the
superintendent Of mails couldn't have
caught the thief any better. anyhow.
Haycock gave ono Of the prettiest
exhibitions OF sprinting ever seen on
Union station plaza when he pursued
the letter thief that afternoon last
week. Round Liberty Hut the thief
went, with Haycock IN hot pursuit
But. whoa. this race must be started
properly.
It was about 4:so o'clock that after
noon. when . post ONCE inspector
caught ono Of the temporary clerks.
a young man who had been on duty
for Ave days, quietly rifiing letters.
The inspector caught the youth red
handed" and proceeded to march him
through the lobby Of the city post
Office building.
spector. and dashed tor the door look
ing onto Union station. The ever
vigilant superintendent of mails ap-
peared upon the scene at this juno
ture. Like flash, a hatless dash. at
When Haycock hit the street, on the
heels Of the thief, an old-fashioned
''hue and cry was set up. and a great
crowd streamed after the pair. The
Liberty Hut Haycock hailed an au-
tomobile, explained tho situation to
the man at tho wheel and was off
across the plaza In less time than it
takes to tell.
BY this time the inspector had re-
gained his feet He. too. got aboard
an automobile and made of around
to the south side of Liberty Hut to
head the fellow of in that direction.
When the latter reached the hut
Haycock was again close at his heels.
Jumping from the car, the mail super
|intendent sprinted after the thief, who
quickly saw that his minutes were
numbered. He pulled from his pocket,
lin the excitement Of running, small
black object. It was q roll of film.
"Revolver!" said Haycock to him
self. But he did not finch. He had
been on guard at the city post office
against bombs just few nights be-
fore, and he was ready for anything.
He decided to bluff the situation
through.
"Keep your hands down! Keep 'em
down." he roared at the painting thief.
CQinln8 upon ulNl dI eVoIy jump. linen
the thief did a strange thing. from Hay
cocks point OF view. He deliberately
threw the revolver through a window
Of the hut. and attempted to scramble
through himself. He was trying to get
r;d of discriminating evidence. Of course
lust then the inspector came up
from around the hut. and between
the two Of them the man was caught,
and was soon on his way to jail.
Breathing pretty hard. but tri-
umphant, Supt. Haycock returned to
the post office to receive the con-
rratulations OF associates.
Who 10 it that says Washington
women will not thank ono for giving
them seats IN street carsf
. Lot there be medal struck or for
presentation 70 At least one woman
in washington. Il happened aboard
a car bound for Mount Pleasant late
one night. Tho car, strange to say,
was crowded. In fact. 1t was super
crowded, II the fact can be believed.
Actually, strangers. there was scarce
ly room to stand, much less sit. Can
such things be! They can.
Tile car stopped Mt a corner: the
conductor repeated. with epaEte.4en=
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D0troyers.

Destroyer.
The germ comes forth In Joyous mood
And brings discomfort sad;
At first quite coyly hen intrude,
But soon he's bold and bad.
Oh, joyous germ. why should your glee
Lead you to mako NJ siekf
In principle you seem to be
Some sort Of bolsheviki
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30 far a. the Senate Is concerned,
Mr.. Borah confidently expects league
Of indignation.
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The victory loan proved a triumph
on its own account.
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German "shrecklichkeit' has sub
sided into mere personal impoliteness
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Points.

fOlnI0.
"You are still studying those four
teen points7"
ayes" replied the bellicose states
man. II think several Of them can be
used very nicely for harpoons."
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During the war days the district Of.
hces did notable service. Secretary
, Redneld in testimony
Service in Of this says: For
w.r nv nearly seven months
1'' Of the fiscal year the
various district Offices handled the
work Of the export control commit.
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At the Busy Bubble Counter.

"Not much soda water in this glass"
"No. Time is precious. The less one
customer drinks, the sooner he will
make room for the next"
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In Fashion.

$50 you think that story Of mine is
one Of the best you ever heardi"
ut must be. Everybody tells it."
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An important work Of the district
of1oe u conducted through confer
ences which arc
Cooperation With sometimes hold
In tho offices of
organisation. Tho cooperation which
has existed between the district Of
fees and the commercial organizations
in their territory has been note
worthy. Such questions as markets to
be exploited. changes in government
regulations. information regarding
trade marks in foreign territories and
many other up-to-date questions are
handled with good results. #
Thus. with specially trained mon in
foreign countries gathering both gem
eral and specific Information for the
guidance OF American commerce. with
the headquarters In Warrington dif-
fusing this Information to the trade,
and with the district ofnces supply
ing tho direct and personal contact
between the mahufacturef in. this
country and the foreign Arm or
agency that wants the goods-there
seems to be pretty good combina-
ton at work for putting busy" into
business. WILL y. KENNEDY. :
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Foreign Trade foreign trade educa-
rS,...: tional activities, CO.
operating with the
United States bureau Of education, the
Federal Board for Vocational Educa-
tion and local chambers Of commerce.
Practically every district office man.
ager during the past year has con-
Quoted q foreign trade course in ono
Of the educational institutions In his
district. The personnel Of these classes
has consisted Of the representatives
and many Of tho heads Of the princi-
pal business firms in tho country. The
meetings have usually been held in
the evening, and in addition to the
regular lectures and examinations
round table meetings have been held
periodically. Experts along particular
lines usually attend those meetings.
and when a financial subject is under
discussion. for instance. q banker OF
recognized ability presides: when a
shipping question Is under discussion.
a leading shipping man, and so on: To
such an extent are these meetings at
eign trade. together with q thorough
knowledge, Of the bureaus activities,
are brought to the attention Of the
leading men Interested in the subject
in 2 practical manner.
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Half a century ago there was do
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Considerable has been written from
the economist viewpoint about foreign
trade and the activities Of
A Type the United States govern
~. ment to help the American
business man get as much Of
the worlds trade as he Is able to
handle. Here is q practical demon
stration Of business-getting:
One day last week-a typical day
in the New York ONCE about 5000
trade opportunities were handled. Tho
daily average of requests runs, $500
to 5000, and these. 1t should be re-
membered. are for definite lines Of
goods for which there is a definite
volume Of trade ready waiting. This
means that the smallest to the big.
gest business concerns In the bigges.
city In the United States are depend
ing on that office, not for general In
formation about trade abroad, but for
orders for specific goods.
Visitors from all parts Of the world
while in this country transactinE
business. It was in the New York
district of1ce that Sorbei Mogi made
his headquarters and held conferences
with the biggest business men Of tho
United States. Bankers from japan,
South America, formerly from Russia
and from France have used these dis,
trict offices for consultation head
quarters
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It Is q tribute to American business
that generally 1t IL found that the
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An important work Of the district
onloe u conducted through confer
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-03-20
Ignored BY Legislators

Brother Jordan of the Punta
Gorda Herald says "the first duty
of the Legislature is to reduce tax
alton; the second, to make a re-
apportionment; the third, to adj
journ sine die" How can the
legislature reduce taxation where
there are so many mouths to feed
and political debts to be paid to
the faithful ones who showed the
voters how to mark their ballots
for the boys who needed the jobs ?
The days of rigid economy and
hard work for the salary have
been thrown into the discard and
cheap politicians who know how
to shake your hand and pat you
on the back are being fed at the
public crib One of these days
the people will open their eyes and