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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-17
THE PEACE
RESOLUTION.

In adopting resolution deeSar-
ing war with Germany at an end,
the national house OF representa-
tives acted contrary to the constitu-
ton. The constitution is very
plain as to the means of making
peace. 1t gives to the whole con-
gress the right to declare war, but
peace is brought about by treaty
negotiated by the president, by and
with the advice and consent of the
senate.
II an examination of the constitu-
ton is not sufficient to convince
the members of congress that war
cannot be ended by a.mere resolu-
ton of peace, without treaty,
study of the arguments and voting
during the adoption Of the constitu
tion should be conclusive. Madi-
sons Journal of the constitutional
convention gives these interesting
facts:
An effort was made to give
mere majority of the senate the
power to ratify treaties of peace.
But an amendment excepting
treaties OF peace from the two
third rule was voted down. Geor-
gia, Maryland and South Carolina
were the only states voting for the
amendment.
There was also an attempt to
give the house of representatives
as we'll as the senate--both law
making bodies-a hand in making
peace. A provision was presented
that "all treaties be ratified by
law" The vote against this was
unanimous.
A motion was made to give con-
gress 'the power of peace, as they
were to have that of war" The
states voted unanimously against
this. Madison's record show: "On
the motion for adding and peace
after war, 1t was unanimously neg
atived."
AS finally adopted, the constitu-
ton did not give congress the pow
er to make peace. 1t did grant con-
gress the power to declare war,
but provided that treaties OF peace
should be concluded by the presi-
dent, by and with the advice and
consent of the senate, and requiring
a two-thirds vote of the senate to
ratify.-Daiiy Oklahoman (Dem.).
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-17
MR.. HOOVER IN
LOOK COUNTY

The friends who supply vicari-
ously the ambition for Mr.. Hoover S
future which that veteran Republi
can is too modest to nourish may
be discouraged by the returns
from the Republican primary in III
inois.
1t is too bad that it cannot be
said, in contemplating the 1888 votes
which Mr.. Hoover received in Cook
County, that he was handicapped
beyond hope by not having his
name printed on the ballot. But
could this plea be made in face of
the fact that Hiram Johnson. also
neglected so far as type went. had
his name written in by nearly Al
600 men and women?
OF the total vote cast in Cook
County Mr.. Hoover received one
fifth Of one per cent. The voters
applied essence of Hoover to the
primary concoction as sparingly as
il it were benzoate of soda or even
alcohol
In as lively a contest as this
Spring has been in the way Of dem
onstrating the Republican party's
vigor Mr.. Hoover was the only in
ert element.-The Sun and New
York Herald Qnd)
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-17
ONENBIG
UNION.

The OUTLAW strike is reported
to be in the interest of one big un-
ion. But there is already one big
union. 1t includes all of us. 1t is
the union of the United States of
America. 1t is the union of the
American people. 1t is far bigger
than any union of one trade or one
class or group of people. 1t in
cludes all of the people.
. Nearly 60 years ago there was an
effort to divide that union. That
effort was defeated, though It took
four years to do it. That union is
stronger today than it ever was be-
fore. Three years ago that union
found it necessary to enter the
world war and it did it with
closer approach to unanimity than
anything it ever did before, from
the Revolutionary war down to the
present time. A union that con
seripted 10000 men and got half
of them to the battlefe< IS not
powerless in the presence of indus
trial disturbances.
In New York the commuters
have shown that they can run
trains. In cities food can be obtain
ed by auto trucks from the sur
rounding country. The union of the
American people is not wholly at
the mercy of any organization of
strikers. 1t has faced many seri-
Gus conditions and it has not sue
cumbed to them. II is rot likely
that it can be starved or terrorized
by an interruption of railroad trav-
ell.
The railroad man must live. But
SO must the rest of the people. The
present strikers are not the only
persons who have suffered from the
rising cost Of living. great part
OF the paorle have suffered much
more. Railroad wages have been
increased several times in the last
seven years. Very large increases
were granted when the government.
for military reasons, took over the
railroads. The costs of these in
creases were paid for by the rest
of the people, partly in higher
freight and passenger fares, and
partly in taxes. Further increases
may be necessary. but, il granted,
the money will come out of the
pockets of the rest of the people,
in higher rates and taxes and fur
Their increase in the cost of living.
The interests of all the people
must be considered The railroad
men have very great weapon in
their power to stop transportation,
but it S just as we'll to remember
that all the people are greater
than some of the people. They have
greater rights and greater powers.
We are one nation, and not an as.
greSate of trade unions. And IT is
also necessary to remember that
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-17
PRESIDENT WILSON'S
POSITION

President Wilson's refusal 10 an
nounce his attitude regarding a
third term effort is pronounced
feature of the present political con
dition in the United States. His
silence on the matter complicated
the situation for the Democratic
party as the primary elections for
candidates proceed.
While it is widely believed that
Mr.. Wilson'S poor health spells re-
tirement for him without avoidable
delay, many observers hold the
view that, should the Republican
party choose a candidate of the anti,
League of Nations type, such as
Senator Hiram Johnson of Califor-
mia. Mr. Wilson will rouse himself
to heroic action. In such circum-
stances. indeed, not. even a third
term campaign by the president
would be unthinkable.-Mon
Star.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-17
THE UNPOPULAR
STRIKE.

1t is an old truth, The threadbare-
ness OF which doesn't change its
permananey, that no strike can be
successful unless it is supported
by public opinion. Against the
present strike public opinion is UNI
animous 1t has Become evident
that TIE public. sees no essential
element OF justice in a strike ar
ranged by nobody knows whom,
not for the advantage of the strik-
ers, and to the disruption OF the
great labor unions They can so no
further than public opinion sustains
them II necessary. volunteer ser
vice would supply. as 10 supplied in
the great English railway strike a
competent substitute
That being the case, the best
thing the strikers can do is to give
up a movement into which they
We're seduced by misrepresenta-
ton OF tae facts They wore Undue
ed to believe that their action was
IN harmony with the real wishes of
their leaders They know better
now. iheN KNOW now thlt they
We're lel by false pretenses: that
the strike was against their perma.
nent advantage ana the security
and strength OF labor organizations,
sagac.ously aud competently led
The appointment OF the Railroad
Labor Board sufficiently answers
the disSatistations and unreallzed
expectations which have been play
ed upon SO adroiuy by the radicals
who are seeking % Subyert the
iudic'ous process BY which organ.
ized labor has attained SO much It
has attained, il can attain. nothing
IN which it does not have general
public supper
This strike was a mistake Il
was founded OF q mlscoucept.on,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-17
IN GUATE mALA.

It is not surprising TO learn that
the regime OF Estrada Cabrera in
Guatemala is apparently close to
its end. His presidency has repre-
scented an obsolete type and tradi-
ton. The parallel has already been
drawn between his iron-handed rule
and the inexorale sway OF Diaz in
Mexico.
Under such dictators in Latin
American republics there have Of
ten been outward conditions OF
prosperity and the forms OF law
and order have been maintained.
though the right to vote has meant
an empty and perfunetory routine,
and an illiterate population has ex-
ercised the franchise in the dark
at the bidding of demagogues.
There was Castro, of Venezuela,
whose reign was terrorism: theE ?
was Zelaya of Nicaragua, whose life
was one long counter,plot against
his enemies: the sanguinary story
of successive murders attaching to
the presidency of Hayti would pro-
vide enough blood and thunder for
a library OF cheap novels The Lat
in-American republics that are not
given to violence present bright
pages of history in contrast to the
scenes and deeds Of recent years in
Ecuador. Judge Lynch still has his
place on the bench of the Supreme
Court in too many places south Of
the Rio Grande.
or al the little cars that have
been feared and hated, Cabrera has
been one of the least admirable
Sitting the sinister fact from the
still uglier rumor is to find that
such surface reforms as the tourist
saw in his country rested on basis
Of intrigue, corruption and the
reign of terror. He was ruler
who dared not show his face among
his people, knowing their detesta-
ton. Our diplomatic recognition
has been one Of those polite fiction
of friendliness which are Of neces-
sity officially maintained at times
even With those whose characters
are repellent and who will go down
in history "unwept. unhonored and
unsung. "-Philadelphia Public Led
ger QndD.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-17
TIE IDEAL
PRESIDENT

The next president of the United
States should be a business man
who has risen from the ranks by
his own enersy, an efficient ekecu-
tive, have a complete understand
ing of foreign conditions, economic
and industrial, and of foreign rela.
tons; have a firm grasp of home
conditions and should hald the vel
fare of the nation above ali other
interests.
He should have a definite scheme
for reconstruction, be able to ad-
Just the differences between CAPT
tai and labor, know how to reduce
the cost of living and just how to
put the treaty acre IS with and
without reservations. He should be
a man who has proved himself
capable of surrounding himself with
the most efficient subordinates the
country affords. without regard to
partisanship and with the sole aim
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-17

| In diplomacy many unsavory eXpla.
nations are at hand. The Toledo
News-Bee (Ind), for instance. points
TO internal politics and says.
THE common, everyday folk Of
Japan, the producers, have begun to
Fight for their political rights. ia.
ans inevitable social revolution Is
Eow in the making. It may be a
eaceful revolution or a bloody one.
BY Selling Vladiyostok the japanese
mperialists hope to distract popular
attention from social and political
reform"
This thought is echoed by the
Pittsburgh Press (lndD which de-
clares that Japan makes it a mat.
ter Of tremendous difficulty for
even the most charitable judgment
to believe in her sincerity. Her
policy in Manchuria, Korea and else
where is a history of lying and brok
en- promises.
After reviewing the official eX-
planatiOn Of the occupation. the
lohnstown Democrat (Dem) minces
no words but boldly says:
The japanese, OF course are liars.
The truth is not in them, They are
an immoral. egotistical, fanatical
people with whom we have been
associated in the purpose of Staying
Imperialism and militarism. ia.
pan marches into Siberia and al.
leecs that her impelling reason Is
desire to construct a barriar aga
inst holshevism. Armies cannot do
that trick
The Brooklyn Eagle end. Dem)
grants them no absolution. 1t de-
clarcs the laps are obviously pre-
pairing to carry out their imperial
istiC designs in Siberia and North
China" and the Salt Lake Tele-
gram tIndD points out that while
Japan has promised that her troops
will leave NladivostoF when certain
conditions are fulfilled. this does not
mean that Japan will leave this
great Siberian city until she has
TO.
Another Jeer at talk of checking
the reds comes from the New York
Globe (Ind) which says:
The pretense has worn thin a
little, and in Japan's case, coupled
with this high-handed outrage, it
will not 90 far. The truth is that
Japan is ambitious to extend her
sphere OF influence if not her actual
boundaries. on the Asiatic c0ntin.
ent and the United States is
showing no interest in anything be-
yond its own twenty fingers and
toes. 1t is for Japan a golden hour.
But for civilization it may be a dark
hour
According TO the Rochester Demo-
crat and Chronicle (Rep.9 the coup
offers the world another example
in the form of enlightened expedi-
ency' on which President Wilson
set his seal of approval in Paris"
Under the guise of military neees-
sitE, it SAWS Japan has established
"a base from which they hope to
Dominate China and Siberia"
The Rock Island Argus (Dem.)
hlames the @kiekers" who brought
the Americans home, pointing out
that no sooner had our soldiers left
than the laps seized the city
The fear that the Nladiyostok cpl.
sode may bring more military en-,
gagements is voiced by several
writer's. The prospect. the Pitts
turgh Dispatch (lnd9 feels, for
J ears of war are better than ever"
aud the New York Evening Mail
(IRdl Iacterizes Japan's act as
"a menace to the future peace of
the world"
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-17
CENSORSHIP

In the current Yale Review Ellis
P. Oberholtzer, Of the Pennsylvania
board Of motion picture censors,
writes pungently and entertainingly
of the sins of the picture producers.
He proves his case very effective
ly. 1t was to be expected that he
Iwould. The picture producers have
a great deal to answer for. But
and this is a Bue with capital B
the worst that can be said against
the pictures does not justify censor
ship.
If we were to choose man to
censor our pictures we would be
willing to take a chance with Mr.
Oberhoitzer. He writes very sensib-
". But it is not in human nature to
want anybody to censor ones en-
Nlnment-whether it be plays
or books Or the movies. Mr.. ODER
hotter might suit us in seventy-fye
cases out Of a hundred, but not in
the other twentyfive; and some 9th
er fellow he might not suit at all.
For our own part, there have been
moments, when a stupid picture
was being endured, when We wished
we had a despotic power over the
movies. All the Thedabaresque
films would go. in the discard u
sight unseen and among others the
casualties would be heavy. But why
should We be empowered to decree
what the rest of the people should
see? Why should Mr.. OberholtGer?
Why should anybody?-New Bed
ford Standard (Rep)
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-17
PUnGEnT PARAGRA.

II begins 20 look a. ~ the
president viii be the man whd
lures the votes OF the Oven
Clubs Louisville Courier Journa'V
The railroads need 100000 900
and the ultimate consumer has q
sneaking feeling In bis bones that
be knows where they are going %,
get it.-Muneie find.) Star.
Il - said that "pussyfoot" Jchnf
son will rs'arn 20 the United State
this month. This ought 90 ally The
unrest" In England a trise.--Hous-
ton Post.
Ex.Presidsnt TAFT says no eonuS
should be granted the exsoldiers.
Mr. Taft is not running for any.
thing this year.-Cleyeland News.
No wonder the French and Ger.
mans disagree over the Ruhr. We
doub, II they can even agree on its
pronunciation ~ Manchester union
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-17

the present is an outlaw" strike.
not the work of the powerful and
well-established brotherhoods.
There is Wall street maxim
worth remembering at this time:
1T is never safe to bet against the
United States. "-Philadelphia Rec
ord end. Dem J.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-17
.,ARTINsBURG. W. VA. EVENING JOURNAL

Of giving the nation the best gov
eminent that is to be had.
But then, as the employment bu-
reau told the inquiring housewife.
There ain't any cherubim nor ser
aphim on our lists today.
Ledger Qnd)
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-17
WRONG BUT
NOT REDS

No more libelous charge could be
brought against the striking Ameri-
can railroad men than to label them
as radicals and Bolsheviks. They
are the most uniform American Of
any of the labor organizations. Al
legations that they are in any mea-
sure unde. CONTROL of the Reds are
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-17

The cooner all the strikers return
the better for their interests and
for the permanent interest OF or
ganized labor. They can depend
upon Washington always for JUS
tice.- New York Times Qnd. DEM.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-17

81 manifold. Baltimore A
lRepl
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-17

As 10 laran's right 10 occ3pr
Nladivostok, the Lexington Leader
p tRep.) says she holds The sam
rights there that other nations are
now exercising elsewhere in the
world. SO that point may be ieuor
ed" But for those who accuse ia.
ran Of the faults Of tae ola order
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-17

SATURDAY. APRIL Il. 1920
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-17

TELEPHONE NUMBERS
{. Y. 192D. c. & T. 81
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-04-15
To Relieve Catarrh,
Catarrhal Deafness
And Head Noises

Persons suffering from catarrhal deaf
ness, or who are growing hard OF hear
ing and have head noises will be glad to
know that this distressing affliction can
usually lie successfully treated at home
by an internal medicine that In many
instances has effected complete relief
after other treatments have failed. Suf-
ferers who could scarcely hear have had
their hearing restored to such an extent
that the tick of a watch was plainly andi-
BILE seven or eight inches away from either
ear. Therefore. If you know of someone
who is troubled with head noises or ca
tarrhal deafness, cut out this formula and
hand 1t to them and you may have been
the means of saving some poor sufferer
perhaps from total deafness. The prescrip-
ton can be prepared at home and is made
as follows:
Secure from your druggist OF. Par
mint Double Strength Take this home
and add to it 4 pint of hot water and
little granulated sugar; stir until dis-
solved. Take one tablespoonful four times
a day.
Parmint is used in this way not only
to reduce by tonic action the Inflammation
and swelling in the Eustachian Tubes. and
thus to equalize the air pressure on the
drum, but to correct any excess OF secre-
tions in the middle ear, and the results
it gives are nearly always quick and eff
fective-
Every person who has catarrh in any
form, or distressing milling, Kissing
sounds in their ears, should give this recipe
g observation-disclosures.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-04-15
TO CHECK Up CANDIDATES.
Topeka Auto Dealers Ask Stand OF
Auto Thieves Conviction.

Attitude of candidates for city and
county officers toward conviction of
Observation-Disclosures will decide whether
or not they get votes, If twenty-five
Topeka dealers have anything to say
in the matter.
The Topeka Motor Trades associa-
ton, which met Wednesday night at
Pelletier's tea room, adopted the fol-
lowing resolution:
"Whereas, there have been many auto
mobile thefts in and about the city of To-
peka; and, whereas, there have been few
prosecutions for grand larceny for this
offense; and, whereas, stealing an auto
mobile for any purpose is grand larceny
under the statutes of Kansas, be it resolved
by the Topeka Motor Trades association,
that:
1--WE do indorse the attitude of the off
GERS of city and county that are using
their best efforts to obtain convictions OF
these criminals and thereby reduce the i'm
mense financial loss to the automobile own
ers residing within the jurisdiction of the
aforementioned officers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-04-15
COST OF EDUCATION BOOSTED.
All Fees at Kansas University Are to
Be liked. Is Announcement.

Lawrence, Kan, April ia sub
stantial increase in student fees at
the University of Kansas has been
approved by the state board of ad-
ministration, to become effective at
the opening of school next fall. The
additional funds thus obtained will be
used for new teachers and mainte-
nance.
The increase became imperative. ac-
cording to Chancellor Frank Strong.
because of the unprecedented growth
of the university this year and the al
most certain increase in enrolment
next year, which will make the funds
appropriated by the legislature made
quate. The new fees are expected to
add $4,000 to the funds.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-02-21
W.C.T.U. WOMEN
TELL OF DOLLARS

Notwithstanding the inclemency of
the weather the following w. c. T. U.
women met at the home of Mrs. Mecca
Watkins Friday afternoon: Mesdames
Morgan, Nuffer, w. B. Kelly Stockton,
Mckay, Eckley, r. +. Dunn, Howe, j.
f. Hodge. The house was profusely
decorated with sweet peas, cosmos, car
nations and pepper boughs.
Much merriment was, evoked when
earned my dollar but owing to the
fact that many others who had made
their dollars couldn't be there, the prize
was not given at this time.
There was an informal program and
discussion of the life and works of Miss
Willard and other subjects, including
the advisability of our local union join
ing the Women's Legislative Council,
prison reform work, the enforcement of
child labor laws in Imperial Valley, etc.
Mrs. Kelly presided at the tea table
and dispensed the steaming beverage.
Mrs. Morgan of Los Angeles, the
charming daughter of the hostess,
passed delicious homemade cake and all
departed, thanking Mrs. Watkins and
her daughter for delightful after
noon.
Mrs. Howe re-enlisted in the cause.
Mrs. Apple and Mrs. Mckay came in as
Jubilee members, making Il names
added to our roster since October
Imperial Valley press., 1920-02-21
:'ZocMR1e6
COming-F. Il. {. L. c. s. Watch for

-N----
Coming-F. r. c. L. c. S. Watch for
it.-Adv.
Frank Harris of Tucson, Ariz, ar
rived in the Valley from his home this
morning. He has come to the Imperial
Valley to make his home, having pur-
chased a ranch a few miles from Seeley.
Coming-F. X. c. U. c. s. Watch for
it.-Adv.
William Parson returned to the Val
ley from Los Angeles yesterday.
9. Cyr of Brawley was seen around
Ell Centre yesterday. This is the gen
tleman's first trip to FL Centre in a
number of weeks
Coming-F. r. c. U. c. 5. Watch for
it.-Adv.
Marvin Galpin of Brawley will come
to FL Centre tomorrow for short
visit.
Imperial was we'll represented in this
city yesterday in the form of Earl Sal
las. who has just returned from a busi-
ness trip to the coast.
ElectrOlysis, warts, mOles. hair and
facial bIemishes removed. Mrs. Pearl
Robertson. 432 Main, Tel. 347J.-Adv.
Phil Mata returned to San Diego this
noon.
Claude, Clyde and Fred w. Havens
were registered at the Oregon for the
night. They hail from Brawley.
Call Pioneer Truck and Transfer Co.
for baggage checks, piano and house
hold goods. SAM Diego freight and bag.
gage. Phone l.
c. r. Greenshaw returned to Ell Cen
tro this morning.
Mr. and Mrs Holmes of Riverside are
| in the city visiting.
c. r. Marks of Los Angeles, travelling
for a wholesale house in that city, ar
rived in Ell Centro this morning.
Have you a room to rent? Try
The Press Classified Columns.
| Arthur NJ. Nelson is not recovering
from the recent medical treatment he
| underwent in Los Angeles as quickly as
it was hoped by many of his friends
to an operation and can only take food
! by first applying local anesthet;c to
| his throat.