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Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-12
Hoboes Call Off War;
Grand Dictators VIII
"Work" for Harmony

Toledo, Dec. 11.-War clouds
which hung over the camps of two
rival hobo organizations were dis
PEELED Saturday when J. Eads Howe,
founder If he International Broth
erhood Welfare association and Gus
Gramer. grand dictator Of the So
cial Order of Hoboes, shook hands
and agreed ito work in harmony to-
gether forever for the good of al
hobOes in general"
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-12
Manila Shipping Cut
Third; Companies to
Share Losses Equally

Manila, Dec. 11-More than 30 per
cent of inter-island tonnage win be TAX
en- out of commission January /, accord
ing to a decision Of the ship owners as
sociation reached here Saturday.
The ships to be laid off will be select
ed by lot. Losses will be shared mutual
ly among the companies.
The ship owners association said the
decision arose from "paralyzation Of
commercial activities in general"
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-12
SHOP BOMB FACTORY.

Dublin, Dec. 11.-A plant for the
manufacture of bombs was discovered
during an early morning raid Saturday
in a bicycle repair shop in the center
of Dublin. Large quantities Of arms.
ammunition, bombs and gelignite were
seized. Three men were arrested, one
was wounded while attempting to escape.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-12
EUROPE TOTS RECIPIENTS
OF CHRISTMAS CHEER,

Washington, Dec. 11-American chill
dren have prepared $4,000 Christmas
bags for distribution among the suffer-
ing children of Vienna and Budapest, ii
was announced here Saturday by the
American Red Cross. These are in ad-
dition to the gifts of shoes, stockings,
toys and candy already dispatched by the
Junior Red Cross to the children of Dal-
malta.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-12
sLAvlN ASKS $4,000 DAMAGES

New York, Dec 11.--Suit Off $25,-
600 has been begun against John Nc
Graw vice president and manager of
the New York Giants, by John c. Sla-
vim, actor, it was learned Friday
Slavin received severe injuries in a fall
believed to have been caused by a blow
in front Of McGraw's home last sum.
mer.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-12
POLICE KILL t8.

Prague. Dec. IA detachment of
police endeavoring to clear away crowd
Of demonstrators from in front of the
parliament building, found itself sur
rounded and attacked, the authorities
allege, and fired upon the crowd, wound
ing Is persons, four seriously
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-12
LANNON'S WIDOW HOME

Chicago, Dec. 11.-Mrs. Jake L.
Hamon, widow to the slain Oklahoma
millionaire, has returned to her home
here it became known Saturday. Her
daughter returned with her.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-12
SMOOT AND GLASS UNITE
IN DEFENDING FEDERAL
BOARDS CREDIT POLICY
Utah Senator Gives Notice He Will Move to Strike
Out Clause of Gronnas Resolution, While
Thomas of Colorado Declares for Separate Vote;
Spencer Of Missouri Offers Substitute Measure.

Washington 11-Protraced debate prevented vote
in the Saturday the joint resolution directing revival Of
the corporation relief for farmers
Recess was taken until Monday with informal under
standing would be taken not later than o'clock
that date.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-12
NORTHWEST CONSUMERS
VICTIMS Of V|L[A|NOUS
FUEL BARONS PROGRAM
Dock Companies Pay Far in Excess of Contract
Price; Wharves at Lower End of Lake Flooded
With Fuel Which Had to Be Moved to Expedite
Shipments to Montana, Washington, Dakotas@

Minneapolis Dec. 1Coa of the northwest have
been mucted of of millions Of dollars this year.
of high of coal as result Of the yianous
by the president of the National Coal Association
according report made by F. McGee of Minneapolis fore
administrator Of Minnesota to the United States senate special
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-12-12
Generally Fair With
Moderate Temperature
Early Week Forecast

Washington, Dec. 11.-Weather pre-
dictions for the week beginning Monday:
Rocky Mountain region: Generally
fair: temperature win be moderate first
half and much lower second half OF
week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-17

point. At the polls Roosevelt received
and yet the latter was nominated, be-
welt In the election who supported the
Republican delegates in the primaries.
And this anomaly was nothing more
than an emphatic expression on the
part Of the voters against the question.
pledging delegates.
Indeed, the present campaign unfolds
at the moment no more imperative
need than uniform Presidential
primary law which will effectually reg
lister the popular choice without cur
failing the dignity, impeaching the in
tegrity or circumscribing the Judgment
of such men as the electorate desire to
trust.
Judging from the ceaseless demand
on the part Of the people for the prac-
tice of ncbler idealism in public
affairs, the direct primary has come to
stay, but it will never function effectu-
ally until the people who desire it Gull
tivate higher degree Of confidence
in themselves.
The Republican party, therefore, in
it's mission to guide successfully tho
destinies Of our people, may not hope
to continue in our fullest confidence
until it cnn point to the accomplish
ment Of unshackling our Presidential
delegates through the enactment of a
uniformly constructive Presidential
primary law which shall obtain
throughout every corner Of the land.
LUCIUS SUMNER HICKS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-17
.To-Day's Prize Letter

election, and the second session, the
so-called shor session, beginning a
year later, one month after the new
election Of 1922, when a large num-
Der Of Congressman will have been
repudiated by their own constitu-
ents.
That remedy is necessary is seen
by the pressure brought upon Presi-
dent Wilson to call the special
session Of Congress last spring
without waiting for the regular
session, which he finally did. We
are going to have an election this
fall in which the people will show
an unmistakable preference for GER
tain issues and the abandonment Of
others. Yet, in many cases, their
repudiated misrepresentation will
be left in Office, caring nothing for
public opinion, but nevertheless free
to legislate for another whole
session.,
The remedy is clear. Adopt an
amendment which shall provide that
all Federal officials take Office in
January instead Of March, with the
first session of Congress opening in
the February Immediately following
and the second session year later.
Four beneficial results will be OBJ
served. First, the need for special
sessions of Congress Is done away
with; second, the abhorrent "lame
ducks" are made thing Of the past;
third, Congress is rendered at all
times truly representative Of the
people, and fourth, it is made i'm
mediately responsive to public
opinion.
A parliamentary system may be
necessary; longer terms might be adj
visable. We do not deny it. But
first let us give our own admirable
Constitution a chance; let US be pa
triotic enough to content ourselves
with correcting it's minor faults.
TRACY HIGGINS,
40 Massachusetts Hall, Hanover, N. Fl.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-17
Conditions of the
Platform Contest

The Tribune invites you to write
planks tor q Republican platform
and to write letters about pianks
proposed BY other readers through
its columns.
For the best planks and letters
The Tribune offers those prizes,
For tho best plank. ...... $4,000
For tho second best plank. $4,000
For each Of tho eight next
best planks. ............. 10000
For the best letter q daily
PEAz0 Oh. 1O.OO
For tho best letter In tho
whole competition. ...... 10000
The Tribune will make up a plat
form Of ten planks to he determined
BY your votes. The ten issues re-
ceiving the most votes will be tho
planks. Tho ton planks that best
express the chosen issues will be
selected for the. prize awards.
Each plank is limited to 100 words.
OF two planks or letters Of equal
merit the shorter will b chosen.
Every plank and letter must bear
tho name and address Of the sender,
although q nom do plume will bs
published If the writer desires,
Tho contest will close at midnirht.
April 30, 1920. Manuscripts Will not
be returned.
The judges Of the contest will be
three Of The Trihuns's editors. Thsv
will base their decisions on sound
thinking and brevtty, clearnsss and
strength Of statement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-17
Public Works
Bureau Desired
ToCllt Expense
Abolition on the Interior
Department Is ->,s.sested
in a Widespread Change
in Federal Methods
Machinery Complicated
lnefficiency Is a Drawback
to Successful Operation
of Natural Resources
To the Editor of The Tribune.

. tH5 E1OltOr OF / ne 1TlDun0S
Sir: AS chairman Of the New York
committee of the National Public
Works Department Association, organ
lied for the patriotic purpose Of pro-
nationa. government, l submit. that it
IS entirely desirable for the Repub-
lican party and the Democratic party
to incorporate in their platforms the
doctrine to which this association
stands committed.
The high cost of living is perhaps
the most pressing question chat con
fronts the nation. Extravaganza and
lie business contribute materially to
the uncertainty of the economic
situation.
The public works movement, en-
tirely non-partisan and inspired only
by the highest motives of citizenship
on the part Of the thousands of en-
gineers, business and professional
men, purposes the transformation of
the Department of the Interior by the
establishment of a national department
of public works.
The Jones-Reavis bill, now pending
in Congress, and which sets forth the
transform the Department of the In
terror instead Of creating an addition
al Cabinet Office, because there ere al
ready enough executive departing ITS to
perform government business we'll if
the several fun lotions were properly CO.
ordinated. This being the case, addi-
tional departments merely create large
overhead charges, induce inefficiency
and render operation cumbersome.
The Interior Department was chosen
as the basis Of public works depart
ment because the larger proportion of
its activities relate to public works
The present movement to establish
department of public works has been a
matter of study among engineero of the
country for more than forty years. The
waste and inefficiency of the present
system Of public works management
have been manifest from the begin
ming, but the consequences have grown
in magnitude along with the increase
in number and scope Of the public
works functions assumed by the nation.
And so the nation has gradually
adopted Federal public works policy.
The proposal of the National Public
Works Department Association is one
that profoundly effects the entire ad-
ministrative machinery of the Federal
government and one which commends
itself to the thoughtful consideration
of every citizen.
ADOLPH LEWIsoHN,
Chairman New York Committee
National Public Works Depart
ment Association.
New York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-17
To the Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Platform platitudes are easy.
1t Is easy to prescribe panaceas for
all the ills to which our republican
system is subject; easy to talk glibly
of making our Cabinet officials re-
sponsible to Congress, as some of
your correspondents have done; easy.
to suggest, with others, that longer
terms for our President and our
national lawmakers would auto-
matically assure us of better gov
eminent.
Yet have not those who would so
readily abolish the very funda-
mentals of our American Presiden-
tial system any scruples with regard
to what they suggest? Do they not
know that to create responsible
ministry in our Federal government
would mean the elevation of our
House of Representatives to con-
dition Of omnipotence approaching,
If not exceeding, that now enjoyed
by the British House Of Commons,
together with corresponding degra-
dation Of the authority and response
bility Of the Senate. and that these
two factors would eventually cause
the overturning of our Federal sys-
tenn, the formation of unitary state
in this country and the destruction
Of our forty-eight individual COM
monwealths? Do they not know that
John Fiske, our American historian,
has said that if this day comes to
be the future Of the United States
will have passed away?
But, admittedly, there are grave
faults in the government of the
United States, particularly in the
legislative branch. What must we
do to correct them? First Of all, let
US look at the situation. We have
Congress elected in November,
1920, for q term Of two years, the
first session opening in December,
1921, year and a month after the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-17
COntentment
Listed as Foe
OF Radicalisn1
Intensive System of Ed
ucation u n d e + Federal
Control Advocated as
a Constructive Policy
Evils To Be Corrected
Seven Items in Program
Offered to Put Nation
OH Right Social Plane

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The demand for an intensive
campaign of education for the spread
Of Americanism is insistent. The
thought has occurred to many that
knowledge of American leaders, history
and ideals will instill into the minds
of the people a love Of country that
will prevail against the spirit of I'M
rest and revolt that is abroad in the
land.
Does such an idea, however, square
with the conditions that obtain and
which are responsible in the main for
our present difficulties May we not
with propriety ask whether it is pos
sible to cause loyalty to the present
order of things to flourish on the
ghosts of the past? And may we not
suggest that the warmest kind of
national affection passed on to us by
the noblest kind Of ancestry might
not endure the trials and tribuations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-17
Uniform Primary Law
For Nation Advocated
To the Editor of The Tribune

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: In the wealth Of discussion CEN
tering about the selection of the issues
and candidates of the campaign of 1920
there is much to Justify the assertion
that the Presidential election next No
vember will prove to be the most i'm
can politics since the days of Recon.
struction. And yet this event, with
its immeasurable Importance, is no
more significant than the effectual
use of the political machinery
through which it is to operate.
The epochal campaign of 1913 is in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-17
Too Much Money!
Spent Unicisely
To the Editor of The Tribun,

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The expenditures Of IN.
government cannot be cut down -
each department and subdivis;or
continues 20 enlarge its requests for
appropriations.
The man who spends his offie,,,
life in some minor governmental
capacity is very apt TO acquire a
narrow, self-centered outlook unor
Federal activities in general.
The natural outcome of this eso.
istic philosophy is for each exesr.
tive actually to extend the scons
of his office to irrelevant fields ana
to require more and more MONEY
for its upkeep.
Retrenchment can never becom.
reality unless all the officials Who
are empowered to make fiscal "a.
quests for their departments will
comparatively subordinate their own
desires to the common need for
economy. J. w. FRIEDMAN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-17
High Living Cost Attributed to Waste in Governm{
of life amid the uncertain conditions of
a modern industrial community?

of life amid the uncertain conditions of
modern industrial community?
1t would be logical to suppose that
unrest and dissatisfaction with condi-
tions will decline in exact ratio to the
rise of feelings of contentment. And
it is natural to expect that contentment
will inevitably follow an honest at
tempt to correct the evils with which
we are confronted. If, then, the Repub
lean party would gather into it's fold
and retain there the majority Of the
people of the land; if it is really bent
on the accomplishment of something
constructive that will stem the rising
tide of radicalism, it should advocate q
social program along the lines of the
following:
1. Compulsory education up to the
age of sixteen years, with financial aid
by the state where necessary in order
to conform with this Requirement.
2. The last year of elementary
schooling to be devoted to intensive
and scientific business and vocational
training.
3 Entry into business or trade or
higher educational field to be deter
mined by proved physical and mental it
ness, adaptability and general conduct.
Employment to be arranged as far as
possible by government and school
agencies.
4. Universal application Of old-age
pensions and insurance for unemploy-
ment. health and life.
s. Encouragement of preventive med
icine and of periodical medical exami
nations.
g. Public life to be profession and
adequately compensated. Tenure Of
office to be reasonably permanent, de-
pending upon fitness, fidelity and hon
esty.
7. Removal of the checks which ham,
per the orderly progress and efficient
management of government business.
o Is the r Republican party prepared to
platform the high sounding complex
and stereotyped issues Of the past. and
is it ready to embark on q program of
social reconstruction w. F. H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-17
Secretary of Education
the Editor Of THE Tribune

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: There should be a plank favor
ing secretary Of education and fine
arts, which will prevent this nation
from being torn from it's ancient moor
ings. The American people must know
how to protect and preserve the splen-
did structure Of light and order, the
treasured inheritance of all Ameri-
cans, whatever their race or creed.
JOHN EDWARD OSTER.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-17
Sanity in Reconstruction

The period of reconstruction be-
fore the nation is fraught with
numerous dangers; decisions must
be reached in a sane and orderly
fashion; the rights and liberties of
all, regardless of race. color or creed,
must be safeguarded. We appeal to
the American people for their sup
port, pledglng ourselves to uphold
the Constitution and follow a policy
liberal, constructive and broad in all
or abroad.-G. 2. G.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-17
Aid for Our Allies

That, for the preservation of our
national integrity, we avoid any en-
tangling alliances with other nations,
but pledge ourselves as in honor
and duty bound to render instant
aid to any Of our allies in the recent
war if they are threatened or at
tackled again by one or more of the
powers which supported Teutonic
autocracy.-Harold Charming, $40
East Seventy Street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-17
Against Foreign Wars

That the political and military
activities of the United States be
confined to the Western Hemisphere
by authority of the Monroe Doctrine,
the wisdom of the constitutional pro-
vision against entangling alliances
being emphasized by present condi-
tions in the Eastern Hemisphere,
where hesitation, lack Of principle
and "Qrganized insincerity" seem to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-17

the enjoyment of every right a,
privilege for which the law provide.
We reafiirm the Constitution of IN:
United States and the historic Inv
dividualism upon which it is fonnJ.
ed. We shall not countenance for
single moment any attempt to ia.
stroy the basic PRINCIPLES of on-
government, nor any effort tn vsr.
its form by other than str;c,iyy
constitutional means-Edward
Burns jr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-17
Abolish Electoral College

We favor the abolition Of the
Electoral College. The electors in
each state shall vote directly for
candidates for President and Vice
President and the candidate polling
the greater number of votes shall
be credited with such number Of
electoral votes as shall be equal
to- the representation of the state in
suit shall be certified and forwarded
to Washington and shall be can
vassed by both houses Of Congress
in the same manner.-Anthony P.
Finder, Troy, N. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-17
No Foreign ShackIes

The Republican party stands for
the ratification of the peace treaty,
but only after such reservations
have been made as shall leave no
room for doubt as to where our
country stands. We believe in
league of nations, but in one in
which the covenant shall not infringe
upon our inherent rights to deter
mine our internal affairs.-H. w. B.,
Glen Cove, N. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-17
Some Suggested Planks
suggestions platform tx touos.o.

characterize its craftsmanship; it's
people indulge in internecine con-
tiict while misery and bankruptcy
prevail for which it's combined wis
dom appears to have no remedy
Joseph Palliser, 20 Raleigh Place,
Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-17
ReaHirn lndividuasism

We insist upon government of
laws, and not Of men. We guarantee
to every individual the full and
adequate protection of the law and
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-08-06
Fresh Milk On Ice

At lenders market and Harlan
house.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-08-06
KENDALLVILLE.

911attie Burton loft the first Of the
week for visit at Milford, Lake Oki-
boji and Rapid City.
Dave Easier and family were Cresco
callers Saturday night
The L. A. S. met With Mrs. A. Moore
Wednesday.
1rs. Leonard Steele and two little
daughters, Of Nclntire, we're visiting
friends and relatives here last week.
Joe Goldsworthy has new car.
Mr.. Margaret Beveridee. of Mason
City, visited her brotbers, John and
Allan Clink. last week.
Mss. C. C. Brown underwent IN op-
eratisO 1t Mercy hospital last week
and 10 getting along nicely.
Clyde Barnes was business visitor
1T Minneapolis few days last week.
Mrs. L. Boyer has been on the sick
list the last few days.
Mrs. Ada Young and Mrs. h. M.
Daskam visited last week With rela-
tives in Harmony and attended chau-
tauqus.
John Clink and family spent Sunday
at Bud Davis in Orleans.
Clifford Eddy and family spent Sun.
dsy in Cresco with the Walter Daskam
and family.
. Mrs. Elmo Stephenson, Mrs. W. A.
Clink, Mrs. Steve Todd and little
daughter Marion called at the Edison
Eddy home Sunday afternoon.