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New-York tribune., 1920-01-04
HI. C. of L. a Tux
For Slothfulncss

AS concrete example, the Penn
sylvania Railroad has ID per cent
more employees than before we en-
tered the war, but gets II per cent
less work from them. In other
words, it requires 1877 men to-day
to do the work Of 100 in 1917. The
fact that the employees now work
only eight hours a day instead Of
ten, as in 1917, does not account
for the decrease in results, because
even with a 20 per cent reduction
in time, were the men to work with
the same effort they manifested in
1917, they would be able to. move
$1,000 traffic units day instead
Of only $4,000, the present daily
average.
The figures apropos the cost Of
the war also account for the in
satiable demands for capital goods
which both Europe and our own en-
terprises are making now and will
continue to make during 1920.
There is a vast amount Of de-
ferred maintenance that must be
taken care Of, Of which our rail-
ways, and still more those Of Eu-
rope, afford the most striking and
obvious examples. The huge for
eign trade Of the world needs more
ships. Building operations have
Jagged far below normal during the
war, and sooner or later this de-
ficit must be made up. A vast num-
Der of commercial motor vehicles,
including agricultural tractors, will
be added to the worlds supply. In
terest rates, and above all the de-
clining bond market, reflect the sit
uation in the capital market, the
growing demand for investment
capital and the shortage of the
supply.
The cost Of money, Of course, ex-
ercises an important influence upon
prices, and money costs, like COM
modify costs, are determined by tho
simple law Of supply and demand.
Interest rates are not fixed arbi-
trarily by bankers, but are based
upon the value which the public
fixes upon money and upon the
price at which security issues will
be absorbed.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-04
Peak of Prices
Not Yet Reached

The high peak Of prices, there
fore, it is feared, has not yet been
reached, though it is by no means
without the range Of possibilities
that, thanks to moro sensible spend
ing in 1920, prices Of luxuries may
topple, while those Of some Of tho
moro necessary articles continue
high. This may prove the first step
to an adjustment Of production that
will bring about increased output Of
the necessities Of life-the only wav
the high cost Of living problem can
be solved.
This leads US logically to tho prob
lem Of imitation, with its bearing on
the high cost Of living. And in this
connection we should not forget that
economically the war is not yet over.
Nowhere is this better exemplified
than In the huge expenditures which
governments everywhere are still
making. All these governmental
expenditures, with the exception Of
such items as the payment Of inter-
est on public debts and the operation
Of sinking funds, is in competition,
directly or indirectly, with private
purchases, and, consequently, there
is seemingly little prospect Of an
immediate credit contraction any
where. E"
Furthermore. European countries
have so far made no progress at all
In reducing their huge Issues Of
paper moriey, nor does Il seem like
ly that they win be able 70 do 30 IN
the near future.
In this connection Il must be borne
in mind that the United States did
not succeed In restoring tn green
backs TO par until 1879, fourteen
years after psaes, and osr ability TO
resume specie paymsnts 1t 4s,as time
New-York tribune., 1920-01-04

combustion engine and it's applica-
ton to agricultural machinery also
will undoubtedly facilitate the de-
velopment Of these regions.
1t would appear, then, that cco-
nomic forces Of worldwide scope
we're laying the basis at the out
break Of the war for industrial ex-
pansion and that in a general way
the main arteries Of communication
have been constructed, or are in
process Of construction, to open up
the worlds undeveloped areas. Dur
ing the further extension Of these
arteries it is not to be expected
that large immediate expansion
Of the worlds business will result.
1t takes some time after transpor-
tation lines are laid before regions
are developed to such an extent as
to be felt appreciably in the worlds
business.
But the war has quickened the
spirit Of adventure in man, as we'll
as his resourcefulness and inven-
tiveness. In other words is has
created conditions which will in
duce men to get out into new re-
gions. Therefore, we may expect
Il rather earlier exploitation Of the
undeveloped areas Of the world than
would normally have come, and
1920 may be noteworthy in that
movement.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-04
New Building Material
Is Invented in Sweden

The. periodical. Swedish Export"
announced that A. B. Kronsten has
ben newly organized at Stockholm
with a capital Of 100000 crowns. It
will exploit an article of interest to
the building trade; a material known
as "kronsten," which is said to be
an excellent insulator of heat and to
have high resistance to fire.
1t is manufactured solely of Swedish
materials. The advantage to the
builder using "kronsten," is that this
material can be planned, sawed and
nailed like wood.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-04

socialistic rhetoric, the Plumb plan
is simply a scheme for class rule and
class profiteering. It provides for
government transportation Of, by
and for the railroad brotherhoods.
There is no modest restraint Of
profit-sharing in the plan, because
1t turns these properties over to the
employees on practically perpetual
lease under a scheme Of control in
which they fix the return to them
selves through their power over
wages, and under this lease they ac-
cept no risk Of the business what
ever. That is to be borne entirely by
the government, or, stated more
fairly, by the public. There is no
provision for securing fair rental
for the property, no effective control
of rates by public authority, and the
control over wages lies in the hands
OF board that the employees would
directly control by a two-thirds ma
jority, and completely control by
reason of political influence.
What the consequence may be Of
this class control over transporta-
ton is foreshadowed by the already
liberal increases which labor has Sc
cured through government control
OF railroads and the large additional
advances labor is now seeking.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-04
Becoming ''Long"
On Raw Materials

The ability Of the world to absorb
the amount Of inflated currency and
war paper existing to-day will be
contingent upon improvement In the
technique Of production, savings
from income, the development of
new areas so that the world VIII be-
come relatively "long" on sources of
raw materials, and this course will
take considerable period Of time,
1t is hoped, however, that 1920 will
witness material advance along
this line.
In this country, with trade carried
on at the tremendous pace that now
obtains, attempted liquidation on an
important scale would be nothing
short Of disastrous. For the pres
ent, further expansion rather than
contraction seems almost inevitable.
and it can only be hoped that every
facility possible will be granted to
legitimate, constructive business
enterprise, at the expense of specu-
lative, unproductive UNDERTAKINGS.
Despite the colossal trade balance
which Is piling up in our favor the
deprecated currencies of European
countries are initiating very de-
cidedly against us as we'll as against
Europeans, who are now buying
heavily from us because they are
compelled to do so, but they are en-
deavoring, and rightly, to restrict
purchases to absolute necessities.
Even SO, however, there must come
time when they shall have reached
the limit Of their buying power
under existing adverse circum-
stances and must deny themselves
even necessities. Meanwhile, the
present demoralized exchanges are
acting in many countries as an in
visible tariff against American prod
ucts. And lessened demand abroad
for our goods must inevitably jeopar-
dize our prosperity, for in all our
history foreign trade has never
played so important part as it does
to-day in keeping the wheels Of our
industry turning.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-04
Mexico BUYS U. S. Steel

In October shipment Of steel WAS
made from the United States to Mex
leo for the manufacture Of dies by the
Mexican Mint. Heretofore British and
German steel has been exclusively used
for this purpose. The dies are to be
employed for new issue of 10-cent
copper pieces, which the government
IN an effort to relieve the shortage Of
currency.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-04
America Faces Its Greatest Opportunity
Should the United States Started We'll Into
Tax dPeko
1xui TophS Soon

of course, that commodity prices here
as we'll as elsewhere must remain
high for some time.
These figures may throw differ
ent light on the far-reaching results
Of the epidemic Of strikes which in
fest this country and which not only
greatly lower production in the in
dustries directly affected, but also in
directly and Inevitably in practically
all other industries, thereby increas-
ing the already disturbing scarcity
Of goods generally and augmenting
the high cost Of living.
They may serve to illuminate some
Of the consequences Of the reduced
output Of the American workman,
estimated at from Is to 80 per cent
in the last year or two, despite, or
shall I say, perhaps, partly because
Of unprecedented INCREASE in wages.
1t has aptly been pointed out that
the simplest mind can grasp the
meaning of this deplorable situa-
tion, to wit, that eff greater num-
ber Of people must be employed to
turn out the same quantity Of. goods
as before the cost price Of the goods
must be increased. This increase
comes simultaneously with increase
of wages. Plainly the country is
taxing itself in high prices in or
der that some Of its inhabitants
may indulge a slothful spirit.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-04
Potato Crop Damaged

Odicial figures recently published
show that about 100000 bushels Of
potatoes have been frozen in the
ground IN Western Canada, meaning
loss OF $1,000,000. Az the estimated
yield this year was only 5,00o,0ov
bushels, or -2,000. 900 less than that Of
last year. the seriousness of the loss 70
apparent,
New-York tribune., 1920-01-04
How to Correct
The Foreign Exchanges

1t Is absolutely essential, there.
fore, considered wholly from the
point Of view Of enlightened selfish
ness on our part, to do two things in
l920-namely, take more of Europe's
goods in exchange for our own and
grant Europe adequate credits to
finance the purchase here Of raw ma
terials and other necessities in order
to Increase European production and
restore trade balances.
But the sterilization of exchange
is contingent on moro than trade
balances and credit arrangements.
1t is dependent to a large extent
upon the credit and currency condi-
tions in European countries. There
must be decided deflation and return
to the gold standard in those coun-
tries before the exchanges can en-
tirely right themselves.
No consideration Of the problems
which will confront us in 1920 could.
Of course, ignore the supremely vital
problem presented by the railroad
situation, and which, on account Of
world conditions, assumes greater
proportions than in the past.
The. markets Of the world lie
open to American commerce and in
dustry. If we can produce and dis
tribute our surplus products eco-
nomically so as to meet the COM
petition Of the world we can con-
tinue American prosperity.
No factor enters into this oppor-
tunity Of greater Importance than
inland transportation. The railroads
OF this country must be able to fur
nish the transportation which will
assure the production and move
ment Of American goods II we are
to be factors in the worlds trade.
Such efficiency will demand many
millions Of new capital, scientific
regulation and operation, and the
elimination Of the waste and the
friction which have been forced
upon tho railroads by governmental
interference.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-04

Britain Trades With Germany
LONDON, Dec. l5.---Great Britain
has imported from Germany since the
Armistics material to tho value ef
9al7,000 and exported to Germe@y
sll1,o0o worth Of goods. q
New-York tribune., 1920-01-04
World Policies Mixed
With Domestic Politics

First Of all, we cannot escane the
primary truth of the present situa-
ton, that never before have our
domestic problems been so closely
allied with and part of our FOREIGN
problems. They are shot through
with the warp and woof Of the uni
versal economic fabric; we cannot
segregate them, and we must seek
their solution with a clear under
standing Of their relation to world
conditions.
The greatest and most destructive
war in the history Of mankind came
to an end only little more than a
year ago, and the world is starger-
ing under the colossal burdens it
imposed. need not do more here
than merely recall to memory few
of the major losses occasioned by
the World War. The estimated TO-
100000 dead, the economic cost in
human lives due directly to the war,
computed on monetary basis, of
more than $33,ooO,0oo,ooo a total
property loss on land of practically
$50, 200, 100000 the loss of more
than 100000 gross tons Of ship
ping, Of an estimated value Of So
OO0,O00,000, and cargo losses of
nearly $4,000,000,O0o, or total loss
at sea Of almost s7,oo0,000,0 900, and
the indirect cost in production placed
at more than 100000, 900; a
total direct cost in excess Of $780,
600, 100000 and jndirect costs of
more than $15o,ooo, 900, 900, giving
the stupendous aggregate Of $685.
600, 10000
While It is manifestly impossible
to reduce the losses Of the war to
dollars and cents, If such figures are
comprehensive at all, they serve
perhaps as tangible means for
.v1sualizing the costs in a more
graphic manner than any other. It
has aptly been observed, in fact, that
they do not and can not "take into ac-
count the effect Of the war on life,
human vitality, economic well-being,
ethics, morality, or other phases of
human relationships and activities
which have been disorganized and
injured. It is evident from the pres
ent disturbances In Europe that the
real costs Of the war cannot be
measured by direct money outlays
OF the belligerents during the five
years OF It's duration, but that the
very breakdown Of modern economic
society might be the price exacted."
War Costs and High
Commodity c Prices
The figures may, however. also
help US to understand moro fully the
present worldwide scarcity Of peace
time products and the bearing which
that has on our most vital domestic
problem-namely, the high cost Of
living. They may aid us in compre-
hending why Europe has only IS per
cent Of It's food requirements; why
tt needs more than $500, 900, 900
bushels OF grain, and why there is
avaflable in all the world only about
1000, ,000, 900 bushels. They may as
sist ns to appreciate the reason for
Europe's shortage Of coal, In excess
Of 200,00o,000 tons, and the conse-
quent decreased production Of all
commodities, as well as the intense
suffering which this winter is inflict-
ing upon the peoples Of Europe.
They may help us to grasp the fact
and its Significance that years must
PASS before world production can
agaan hscoms normsI, which means,
New-York tribune., 1920-01-04
Tho Priee Necessity
OF Commerce

New capital can be attracted only
upon the basis Of adequate earnings
ana fair regulation assuring q re-
turning which will mako railroad
investments and operations attrac-
tive. Neither brains nor money nor
labor can be commsndeered into
such service or obtained without
fair compensation. Tbs railroads
New-York tribune., 1920-01-04
Socialism Now q
Practical Issue

There is another great danger
threatening the railroads and public
utilities as we'll as business generally
IN this country. And the American
public must realize that it is actu-
ally facing this danger--namely. the
challenge Of socialism, which. for
the first time in our history, has seri-
ously thrown down the gage Of bat
tie nationally and demands trial at
arms. Socialism has chosen to force
the issue along three distinct lines
the Plumb railroad plan, the nation
alization Of mines and municipal.
state or government ownership Of
public utilities.
Stripped of all its Ans phrases and
New-York tribune., 1920-01-04

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New-York tribune., 1920-01-04

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Arizona republican., 1920-05-06
TARICOPA COUNTY IiIGHW AY '
 COMMISSION.
ID. Hackett, Chairman. A F. JoneS Secretary"

he put them all in a sack, gave it g. severe shaking and went around the field, sprinllling the players about the diamond. irrespective of their former positions. And the players are to stick just where they landed.
 If this shakeup fails to bring the de- sired results. Manager Cass has prom ised something even more drastic be- fore the team makes it's next local ap- pearancc. The White SoX have long held an enViable reputation in amateur baseball circles of Arizona and the clubs showing this spring has not only been disappointing to fans of this city but other Arizona cities as well, for fans throughout the state have come to expect a high class game whenever the white hosed athletes from the capital city are booked.
 Breaks of the game have also been against the Sox this season and when baseball luck is against a team, it is in 8 bad way. However, with the new lineup, Manager Cass is confident that the team will be able to break into the win column next Sunday. notwith standing the fact that it will oppose the strong Tiger club. which has proven itself one of the fastest teams in cen tral Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-06
MAGMA COPPERN NINE COMES ID PLAY O|L
 SQUAD HERE SUNDAY

Always desirous of giving Phoenix fans their moneys worth the man agement of the Standard Oil baseball club announces the booking of a game for next Sunday in this city with the Magma Copper company at Superior, cop the state championship this season. The Superior bunch has played five games and won them all with ease.
 Probably the hardest battle they have fought this season was last Saturday with the Universit yOf Arizona team winning by the score of to l. This game witnessed a pitching duel be- tween Stewart, the Tempe lad who hurls for the university. and a fellow named Jones, who is rated as a bear cat,' working for the Miners Jones had the better of the contest holding the hard hitting collegians down to two hits and one tally.
 The Oilers also have scalped the uni versity boys, but their. victory was not as pronounced as that of Superior. The OIer- U diversity game was played here several weeks ago on a diamond that was in poor condition on account of rain and mud This was not a fair criterion from which to judge, as neither the collegianS nor the Oilers could put forth their best playing under these conditions.
 It is known, however, that the Miners have a tast-going outfit The Super iorites have a heavy hitting array. as evidenced by the way they treated Pitcher Stewart last week. Their man. ager, R. l.. McCabe, in his telephonic communication with Keller, of the Oil CTS, stated yesterday that his team will bring along bunch of rooters whose money does it's speaking for them.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-06
SHAKEUP WHITE SOX LINEUP FOR BATTLE
 WITH TIGERS SUNDAY

Determined to break the jinx which has followed them all spring, the Phoe- nix White SoX will present q rejuve- mated lineup when it takes the field at municipal park Sunday afternoon against the Tigers in the second game of the series to determine the city title
 Several switches have been made in the club roster since it's defeat at Tempe last Sunday, when the club had the game apparently on ice until the Tempeans staged a sensational ninth inning rally and grabbed the laurels
 It was the fourth straight defeat for the White SoX and considered by Man ager Cass enough" So when he took his players out for practice this week,
Arizona republican., 1920-05-06
ADJUSTMENTS A
Forest Park

Instruction in swimming by compe- tent instructors is the newest provision made by Omar TOft, manager of Forest Park, to fulfill the desires of his guests. The attractive pool has already been a most popular spot, for bathers have been assured that the water, in addi- ton to it's refreshing qualities. is at all times kept perfectly healthful by changing every day. Suits of most be- coming style may be rented at the park, too.
 Padding around in the water is such q delight to the kiddies, too, and just so that they Tuay indulge in it to their hearts content and in perfect safety a lovely little shallow pool all of their own has been provided. Another joy
Arizona republican., 1920-05-06
MOEUR DENIES EIE HAS BEEN ASKED ID RESIGN FICE
Commissioners Resignation Said To Have Been De- handed By 3 Members of Board-Gossip Lively In Affair

While officials who are alleged to have demanded the resignation of W. A. Moeur as state land commissioner were refusing to discuss the matter, common street gossip seemed to have almost certain knowledge of every de- tail Of the affair that was town talk yesterday
 Insistent rumor for the past few weeks 10 the effect that the resigna- ton of Mir. Mocur would be asked reached a climax yesterday on the re- turn of the commissioner from Tue son. IL was stated that on his arrival he was advised that hls resignation would be acceptable to at least three of the five members of the board, in cluding Wiley l.. Jones, attorney gen. eraI: H. $. Ross. state treasurer, and Jesse BOyce. state auditor.
 While the officials refused to make any statement, even denying SnoWl- edge of the incident, it is stated that a letter was sent to MT. MOeur in which he was asked to resign because Of his i'll health. It is alleged that he was told that because Of his condi tion he was not able to give his per sonaI attention to the conduct of af- fairs in the land department, and it was intimated that there had been Irregularities.
 Denies Receiving Letter
 Mr- MOeur declared that he had not received such q letter, either in Tue son or on his return to Phoenix.
 Why should I resiEn2 No one has asked me to-" he said.
 When informed that it was common gossip that he was slated to go and that his position would he filled by J T. Bone. former county assessor, while w. F. EVants of the land de- partment was to be named as success sor 10 Deputy Commissioner Ben Clark. MOeur advised that the mat ter be taken up with the attorney general or the state auditor.
 He admitted that rUmors had reached him from countless sources. but that he had not had any word from the three members who are aI- leged to have demanded his resigna- ton. nor from either Of the other two members. Nit Sims. secretary of state and close friend of ATr. Moeur, or from Governor Campbell, who left town at noon yesterday
 If three of the majority of the mem hers of the board want 10 kick me out. they can do so according to law. That said Moeur. who dismissed the subject by beginning to whistle There's a Great Day Coming and It Won't Be Long,"
 Board May Meet Monday
 Attorney General Jones denied he knew anything about the matter. He had no knowledge of the letter. of which he is declared to be the author or dictator. he said. Mir Ross was equally non n-committal and Mr. Bovce.. who is still confined to his home be- cause of illness, could not be reached.
 meeting of the land board was scheduled for Tuesday morning, but owing to the absence of several mem bers it was continued until the after
Arizona republican., 1920-05-06
"The Tong Man at the Strand

Sessue Hayakawa in The Tong Man closes its engagement at the Strand today This exceptional drama of San F'rancisco's Chinatown is one of the exceptional offerings of screen dom Its story woven in the fascinat- ing but little understood section of the coast town-knoWn as "Chinatown,' reveals the inside workings of the mighty tongs-the most feared organ ization known to the Orientals. In the role Of the hatchet man. Hayakawa is given ample opportunity for the regis tering of intensely gripping emotional work, and much thrilling action. During the action, the spectator is taken through the underground haunts of the Celesttals, the tong rooms-the Shrine rooms. the rendezvous of the gangsters, shown the riots of Chinatown. the po- lice raids, the battles across the house tops, a.ad a mighty entertaining love story.
 The Paramount Magazine and the Pathe News balance out the program.