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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-08-06

ToQuit Farmer
Labor Combine
Allen McCurdy, Secretary
of Committee, Calls a
Meeting for Monday to
Bring About Separation
|. w. w. Control Charged
P. P. Christensen, Nominee
for President, Denies
Radical Party Domination

Allen McCurdy, secretary of the
committee Of Forty-eight, whose ANAL
gamation with other liberal political
organizations was attempted last
month in Chicago, said yesterday that
the committee of Forty-eight would
be reorganized at a meeting to be
held Monday, and indicated that it
would dissolve every semblance of
partnership or cooperation with the
Farmer Labor party.
Mr.. McCurdy says that the Farmer
Labor party is radical organization
and does not adhere to the principles
upon which the committee of Forty
eight attempted to build a new ma
tional party.
Nominee Makes Denial
Farley P Christensen, Presidential
nominee &C the Farmer Labor party,
yesterday issued statement denying
that the party was controlled by the
Industrial Workers Of the World, as
charged in Salt Lake City Wednesday
night by two party leaders resigning
from the Utah state organization. Mr.
Christensen said that the Farmer
Labor party is not party of the
|. w. W., but one of every day Ameri-
can citizens seeking relief from the
intolerable economic autocracy OBJ
tanning in this country Mr.. Chrsten-
sen challenged the political integrity
OF the two seceders.
The following telegram was received
last night from the Utah headquarters
of the Committee of Forty eight:
"Utah Committee Of Forty-eight in
tact. Organized labor resents the at
titude of the Farmer-Labor party
Utah voters desire new liberal party
not controlled by rabid radicals"
The message was signed by H. A.
McCollem, the former vice chairman Of
signed, charging that the party had
come under the control of the |. w. w.
Attacked by Socialists
Before starting for Nashville, Tenn,
last night Mr.. Christensen sent tele-
grams to Senator Harding and Gov
ernor Cox of Ohio, urging that they
passage Of the woman suffrage amend
ment by the Tennessee Legislature.
The message tells the big party candi-
dates that they are vested with great
responsibility and power.
II beseech you to go Immediately to
Tennessee and put America in the list
Of nations which not only preach, but
practice democracy says Mr.. Chris
tcnsen.
William H. Feigcnbaum. director of
the publicity department Of the So
ment attacking the Farmer Labo,
party, asserting that it is nothing more
than an attempt to divide the labor
vote
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-08-06
Police Barred i'm Wet Cases
Official Rules They Cannot
Make Arrests in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, Aug Estates Attor-
ney General Armstrong has ruled that
the police of Baltimore City do not
possess the power to make arrests for
violations of the Volstead act.
Some weeks ago, in response to an
inquiry from the Police Commissioner
Mr.. Armstrong ruled that the police of
Baltimore were under no legal COM
pulsion to assist in the enforcement of
the Volstead act. Now the Attorney
General has gone further and, in
response to a query from Commits
sioner Gather, to-day ruled that they
cannot legally make arrests for viola
tions of the Volstead act.
The Attorney General holds that "the
police of Baltimore City do not, at this
time, by virtue Of their official position,
possess the power to make legal ar
rests for violations of the Volstead act
or validity to execute Federal processes
issued by virtue of it's provisions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-08-06
City Joins County
And State to Press
$l.20 Gas Appeal
Corporation Counsel, at
Mayor Hylan's Request,
Confers With Newton and
Swami to Frame Action

State, county and city officials Joined
yesterday in plans to take an appeal
to the United States Supreme Court
from the decision Of Judge Hand in
the Federal court, announced Wednes
day, fixing the rate of $1.2O per 1000
cubic feet for gas in Manhattan. At
torney General Newton, District At
torney Swami and Corporation Counsel
O'Brien conferred on the matter. While
the city is not made party defendant
sci joined the conference at the re-
quest of Mayor Hylan.
Judge Hands decision not only per-
mits the Consolidated Gas Company to
increase the price Of gas from 80 cents
to $1.20, but also puts the cost of the
litigation of nearly two years on the
state and county officials who opposed
the gas company's motion to declare
the 80-cent gas law confiscatory and
unconstitutional. The Mayors letter to
Corporation Counsel Burr follows:
II understand that the United States
District Court yesterday handed down
decision in which the state and city
are enjoined from enforcing the 80
cent gas law of the State of New York
for period of five years, and allow
ing the gas companies to charge $12O
per 1000 cubic feet for gas. l under
stand it was also decreed that the At
torney General, Public Service Commits
sion and District Attorney are enjoined
likewise from enforcing the provisions
of the 80cent law. I understand that
this court decree prohibits the District
Attorney from prosecuting those who
violate the provisions of the Penal Law.
SIS it possible that the United States
District Court can enjoin or restrain
the State of New York and the City
of New York from carrying out the
laws of the state and prohibit the Dis
trlct Attorney from prosecuting persons
violating the Penal Law?
II understand the city was not made
party to this proceeding and was pro-
hibited from being made a party after
application was made by you to include
the city as a defendant.
81 wish you would confer with the
Attorney General Of the state and take
this case to the highest court in the
United States and have it settled once
and for all as to whether a United
States District Court can properly issue
an order multiplying the Penal Law of
the state by restraining the District
Attorney from enforcing its statutory
laws
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-08-06
Suffragists to See Hays

HARTFORD, Aug. 5.-Will H. Hays,
chairman Of the Republican National
Committee, will meet deputation Of
the Connecticut Woman Suffrage As
ISOLATION in New York Saturday morn
ing, it was announced here to-day.
Miss Katherine Ludington, president
of the association, will be spokesman
for the delegation, which will ask Mr..
Hays what is being done by the ma
tional committee to obtain ratification
Of the suffrage amendment by the
thirty-sixth state.
Among those who will make the trip
to New York are Miss Ludington, Mrs,
William H. Deming and Mrs. Ruth Nc
Intyre Dadourian, Of this city; Mrs
A. F. Taylor, of Norwich; Miss Edna
Tyler, Of New London; Mrs. William
B. Couch, of Cromwell; Mrs. Willis
Austin, Of Norwich; Miss Fannie d.
Welch, of Columbia; Miss Mary Olcott,
Mrs. w. H. Alice and Mrs. James
Stokes. Of Ridgefeld, and Miss Rosa
mond Daniels0n, of Putnam
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-08-06

ready reference guide for the busy man
interesting announcements under the
n Meac'ns Of Vnsn,@s cards. in to-day's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-08-06
Watson Says White Clinches
Wilson's Hold on His Party

MARION, Ohio, August 5.-Senator
Watson, of Indiana, who came to
Marion yesterday to see Senator Har-
ding, issued a statement to-day declar-
ing that George Whites selection as
Democratic national chairman had
helped cement President Wilson's hold
on the Democratic organization
"Mr White is himself Princeton
graduate" said the statement. II have
often talked with him about the Presi-
dent. his admiration for whom he
has made no secret. Mr. Whites selec-
ton was no compromise at all, because
President Wilson wins at all points y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-08-06
Service Mems Association
Indorscs Labor Candidates

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5.-Notice was
given tonight by the Rank ard File
Veterans Association, national or
ganization of service men with Head
quarters here, that it had indorsed
Farley P Christensen and Max Hayes,
Presidential and Vice Presidential
candidates, respectively, of the Farmer
Labor party, for election this fall. The
association also gave out a list of
fifty-nine Senators and 201 Representa-
tives in Congress with injunction to
members and others "to see that they
are defeated'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-08-06
1916 Beaver Street
and
s So. William Street

We have loaned $4,000 on first
mortgage on this new twelve-story fire.
proof Office building (Kerr Steamship
Building), fronting 90 feet II inches on
Beaver Street with IS feet on South
William Street.
The mortgage is less TRAN half the
cost of the property.
We offer shares in any amount in this
mortgage in the form of our popular
First Mortgage Certificates. They net
the investor 51s% and are guaranteed
as to principal and interest by the Bond
and Mortgage Guarantee Company.
1t is mortgage of the highest type
made available for small investors and
larger ones as well.
Title Guarantee and Trust Co.
l76 Broadway, N. Y.
IT'S Remsen St., Brooklyn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-23
COST OF OUR SHIP SEIZURES

IF THE amount of enemy tonnage
seized by each one of the allied and
associated powers during the war had
exactly equaled the respective totals of
shipping losses by each of these nations
the work of the reparations commission
would have been much simplified.
Chance, extent of naval activities, length
of participation in the struggle and pro-
portions of merchant marines were, how
ever, factors which initiated against
such a cean-cut sharing system.
Hence as measure of fair play the
total tonnage of German vessels captured
by all the allied powers was regarded as
a basis for the distribution of compensa-
tion to the victorious belligerents in pro-
portion to their ship losses. This is the
gist Of the agreement between Lloyd
George and Mr.. Wilson, which the Presi-
dent has just disclosed. 1t will not be
binding unless Congress sanctions it.
In comparison with several of the
Allies, notably Great Britain, France and
Italy, the depredations on the American
merchant fleet were small. 1t is esti-
mated that of the total losses we suffered
only 2la per cent. But we seized in our
harbors more than $685. 900 tons of Ger
man ships. The difference between our
proportional losses and our great gains
is said to amount to some S30000000. It
is proposed that we pay about this sum
into the pool for the credit of Germany
toward money due from her for reparation
to the Allies in respect to their war losses
of merchant ships.
The equity in this proposal is entirely
dependent on whether or not all the asso-
ciated powers are to be considered as
single belligerent, partners in single
treaty. If the United States should re-
ject the pact of Versailles and make an
Independent peace with Germany entirely
new conditions will govern the case. The
possibilities of our retaining all the Ger
man ships seized in our waters and of
not paying a cent for the fleet or of
keeping them and making part payment
or returning them will then arise.
As it is now, our title to the vessels is
not questioned. The point at issue is how
much they are going to cost us. Our view
of that subject is contingent upon our
national attitude on the treaty. Upon
the assumption that the document would
be ratified, the Lloyd George Wilson
agreement was not without its points of
logic.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-23

has a somewhat similar provision in its
constitution and it is sure to figure large
in future political discussions.
Of course, such imaginary obstacles
cannot delay general suffrage for long.
The new movement in opposition to
women voters must be explained upon
other grounds. It is easily understood.
Leaders in both parties have been listen
ing to the discussions at the suffrage rail-
lies and they are puzzled. They are
unable to tell definitely what women
voters will do. Efforts to mobilize the
feminine vote in mass as an auxiliary
force behind one old party or the other
have failed.
The next campaign will be one of the
most important in the country's history.
1t will be fought out on delicately bal
anced issues. If the politicians do not
know in advance what the women will do
they prefer to sidetrack the now voters
altogether until the presidential election
is over. 1t is because women are new
and independent force that they may ex-
pect determined opposition to the last
from some old-line leaders.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-23

90 Ine duConODlle mas u1StanCe0 the crude
coach in which he rode. But the pur-
poses back of that policy remain unas-
sailable. Those purposes related to the
protection of the interests of the nation.
The duty of the present is to consider
the same end, not in the light of ne facts
of Washington's time, but in the light of
existing conditions.
Whether we would or not, our interests
were involved in the recent European
war from the beginning. But it took us
more than two years to discover how
deeply we were involved. 1t was not
until Germany assumed to tell us how
many ships would be permitted to sail
from our shores and to mark out the
course which they must take that il
dawned on the great mass of the people
that our rights as nation were chal-
lenged and that if we did not meet the
challenge we might as well admit that
we were mere dependency of Germany
subject to whatever humiliation she
might choose to put upon us.
We were in world affairs then. We
are in world affairs now. What goes on
in Europe vitality concerns us. The ma
tions there are no longer engaged in mere
dynastic controversies. They are strug-
Cling with financial bankruptcy, social
upheaval and threatened anarchy.
Europe cannot break down without car
rying us at least part way down with her.
Washington would perceive this if he
were alive today. He would understand
that the interests of the United States
are intimately interviewer with the in
terests of Europe along many lines and
he would do his utmost to protect the
whole fabric of civilization.
We shall not pretend to say that he
would demand the ratification Of the
League-o covenant by the Sem
ate because no one knows but that he
might have been able to suggest better
device for assisting the world out of its
present predicament But we do know
that he would bring to bear on the sub
ject all his ability to find a way to ac-
complish that for which the League of
Nations is proposed, namely, the protec-
tion of the interests of the United States
through cooperation in the protection of
the peaceful interests of all other ma
tions.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-23
Answers to Saturdays Quiz

l. Three revolutions in which the Marqul.
de Lafayette played prominent pnI'
were the American revolution, wv
French revolution of 17So, ana no an'
revolution of July, in which, III lSov,
the French Oyerthrew the bouFVO"
monarchy of Charles "
According to the old style calendar j.,
vogue during part of the eightceh''
century, George Washington was DOT"
on February IL, l732.
g. Prejudice is the child of ignorance Tci,.
is from Hazlitt's essay, 'on iFV'O
dice.' 49,
a The word scenario" is originally i'u,
liam. 1t should be pronounced !"
though it were spelled Sn0S """
ree-o.' /.
r, The national colors were adopted "
Congress in 1777. ho
@. The Cardinals is the nickname c.,ouaI "'
st. Louis baseball club in the Na'''"'
League. titan
: The word "foolscap" is a corrupIiO"
of the Italian "foglio 'capa -IS',S %o
sized paper. The punnlng sense .. ,sr. S~'
word is very ancient, since the "S'.
mark of this sort Of paper from Nv
thirteenth to the seventeenth ccn'T,' ".
was a FOOLS head with cap ana "e'r'
@ Vans are the edible tubers OF certam ,Da
Iinds of tropical climbing plants oVmo '%o
50 tho snecies are used as tood Inv
nototoes They contain much st"''"
md become mealy when Do''eu
0. Horace Walpole described ~ U','"' T" N
-. smith as 1.-The Inspired io'ol'
10. MSntpelier is the capitsl OF ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-23
HOW BRITAIN CAN OBllCs US

THE political discussion which the men
- tion of Sir Auckland Geddes as British
ambassador to the United States has
stirred up in England is not of para
mount interest to this nation. The new
representative, as yet unnamed. of King
George in this country will be judged on
his merits or defects as they are revealed
In connection with affairs here.
There is, however one preference
which Americans are entitled to enter
tain without affronting the diplomatic
niceties. 1t may be safely assumed that
there is no call for plenipotentiary of
the temporary variety.
From the outset Lord Grey was re-
garded as a stop-gap ambassador. This
view of his status did not have the fullest
happy results for either Britain or
America. The favorable opinion ex-
pressed in so many quarters concerning
Greys attitude on the peace treaty and
his sane Interpretation of Anglo-Ameri-
can relations would almost unquestion-
ably have helped to better these relations
had the British statesman not paid rs
such fleeting VISIT
His successor ought at least to be en,-
powered to finish in some degree work
begun. The ablest legate limited in adj
vance IN his term Of Office is seriously
handicapped. Intermittent ambassadors
give the impression Of special mission
aries. Broader aspects of the great roles
IN civilization which Britain and America
must play demand attention.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-23
CHERRY TREES AND PLUM

TIP AND down the land. in city and
- hamlet as Mr.. CatteIl would saw, at
wayside gatherings and in the hall. Of
state, big and little politicians with flags
IN their hands arc telling reverent au-
dlences about the virtues of George
Washington. A thousand'orators are be-
. .seeching the nation to continue in the
great mans footsteps.
. This is all very pleasant and very in
spring. Yet one cannot but wonder why
the average politician consistently re-
fuses to follow the course which he
recommends so enthusiastically to others
Doesn't he know that G. W. never told
a lie?
If he does know that G. W. never told q
lie, how can he be pardoned for substi-
tuting the plum for the cherry tree as the
vividest symbol in national politics?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-23
MRS. LINGELBACH'S SENSE

MRS. ANNA LANE LINGELBACH
A.A duly respects her qualifications for
membership in the Board of Education
=. when she disclaims any desire to domi-
: nate that organization. In other words
it is her fitness for her new post which
really matters.
. Women who capitalize in politics and
government the mere fact that they are
women misconceive the underlying prin-
ciples of equal rights Fortunately,
tactics of this sort are bound to be less
and less in evidence as feminine partici-
patton in public activities increases.
The Democratic and Republican parties
will inevitably swallow up the bulk of
the old suffrage party. Women in poll
tics will be judged on their merits and
accomplishments. and not with reference
to the fact that they are new invaders of
realms from which they were formerly
barred
Mrs. Lingelbach appears to be we'll
equipped for taking up her duties in the
Board of Education. This is the best and
most important aspect of her appoint
ment
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-23
MYQUEST

SEEK for 1ove-not for myself,
= But as a lovely thing to view;
Not to possess, as one might pelf
With miser- passion working rue
My quest / 60 because It's fair
With vision magical to bless;
And as the sunlight everywhere
To every eye brings happiness.
I seelrf love-I've gained such skill
l find it now in many a place
You'd not surmise-yes, comes its thrill
Not only from woman's face;
But where the dewdrop loves the rose.
The moonlight loves the summer sea-
Where, to the little wind that blows.
The leafet whispers from the tree.
Where brooklets steal on tender quests,
And slip their messy banks between
To- rock the lilies on their breasts,
In shy and secret hooks unseen.
And have your glances ne'er beheld
Even the darkness creep to fold
In dusky arms some statue spelled
BY marble beauty pure and cold:
/ seek for love, / seek for love-
For are not love and beauty one?
On earth below, in sky above,
The silver thread of love is spun
'Twixt wind and flower, 'twixt man and
maid,
'Twixt wave that leaps to wave in glee,
The beauty of love can never fade,
Nor ever lose its glamourie.
SAMUEL MINTURN PECK,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-23
THE BLOCKADE OF SUFFRAGE

DOUBTS relative to the eligibility of
womens votes at the next general
election rise naturally, easily and consol-
lngly in the bosoms of party leaders in
this state.
Can the amendment be ratified in time
TO admit women to the polls next Novem-
Der z? Can the formalities of tax pay
ment and registration be accomplished in
time, even if the Anthony amendment is
fully sustained within the next few
months?
, State officials whose Imagination has
been stirred by the precedent just defined
in Maryland are swift to submit these
queries and others to Attorney General
Schaffer.
In Maryland it was held that a clause
in the states constitution which defines
the franchise Us a privilege exclusive to
males was inviolate. Pennsylvania, too,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-23
What Do You KnotU?

QUIZ
l. What was the symbol of peace among
the American Indians?
2. In what year did the Easter revolution
occur in Ireland?
3. How low did the thermometer fall when
Admiral Peary was at the North Pole'
A. Who would inherit the British crown IN
case of the death OF both George ana
the present Prince of Wales!
5. What is chantry?
6. What is the highest mountain in Africa
7. Who was the first chief justice OF the
United States?
s. What was the total number OF men
called for service in the Civil war S
President Lincoln?
Q. How many inches make meter
10. Are signatures in lead pencil good II"
law?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-23
A FoUR-YEAR PROGRAM FOR
PHILADELPHIA

Things on which the people expect tho
new administration to concentrate its at
tentiOn:
The Driurdrc riUcr bridge.
A drydock big enough TO accommodate the
largest ships.
Development Of the rapid transit system.
4 contention hdN.
4 building for the Free library.
An Art Museum.
Enlargement Of the tCdtcr supply.
Homes to accommodate the populd'ior
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-23

Uncle Sam is a hospit.
Have able host who is begin
Metaphor With Us ming to realize that he
has not been sufficient
ly discriminating in his choice of guests. lie
is a manufacturer who has learned that
cheap labor is as costly as cheap machinery
lie is u foundrymau whose melting pot is in
need of scraping.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-23

Socialists continue to get lot of pub.
licity, thanks to the New York Assembly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-23
WHAT is the answer?

Speaking of prohibition to a dinner
audience in New York, Senator Wadswortb
said, "The last word has not been said and
until it is we must move in that spirit of
fair play which results in public content.
ment." Which is statesmanlike declara-
tion-which means that it may mean any
thing or nothing
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-23
MIR. MARTENS, the

MIR. MARTENS, the
A'A soviet ambassador.
is much too clever and
ready for his Senate in
quisitors.
E xa m i nations run
something like t h is,
which is not literal but
typical: "Did the So
Wet government confis-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-23

The best that can be said of the treat,
wrangle, which is just one year old, is tha
it is a squaling kid