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New-York tribune., 1920-02-08
Alien Laws Need Stiffeninx

Believing that conditions have so
changed from the >days of our fore
fathers, when we had vast wilder
ness to populate, that a, decisive step
is now necessary, we purpose to make
America harder for the cmigrant 10,
get into and easier to get him out of.
We should no longer be refuge for
the malcontents of all the world.
The modern alien must fit into that
which is and not seek through So
called "direct action" to degenerate
American institutions until they fit
him.-W. B. McVV.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-08
"Econon'yand Thrift Laid Doun
AS Paramount Republican Issues

To the Editor
mere are undoubtedly the present ,oon;ns
up OF he characterization issue Platform Contest
Inc problem not essentially of immigration or s ,,
1871" alehougn tnese elements
what America stands for ~ '"'o"a eaphasis on
ara h e IS not fundamentally with the with all Of US We
'e 0eeo"hg Europned
ing more and fixed ana oO
ny W. hafac'ere us as OF old; "nonev tak.
we al want to be puoca we wantto nav SIX 80 -
we are dissatisfied with other choicest cuts of 49,. W. @
'he common In other words get awav fro p's
Equality OF democracy practice what va anu
VIVA. can the Republican Emphasize .Ans. 80. ~
oon1uton the Monroe Doctrine czenhn ;rr,owss ns
@ s social and educational but most Of &.
D + s, Madison N =
New-York tribune., 1920-02-08
Great Navy Advocated
AS Nations Big Need
Preparedness as Opposed to
Militarism Is Urged for
Republican Platform

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Some of your correspondents
have advocated universal military
training with large army. In my
opinion, the Republican party should
declare itself against such a policy.
believe in preparedness, but not in
militarsm.
Americans do not want their country
converted into great military ma
chine. In. the great war we condemned
Germany as being militaristic nation,
yet we are on the verge of becoming q
militaristic nation ourselves.
America does not need and does not
want such a military policy, but Amer
ica needs and wants great navy.
The army with universal military
training is to cost billion dollars. Let
us take some of this money and use it
on navy. A. w.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-08

Every plank and letter must
bear the name and address of the
sender, although only initials or a
nom de plume will be published
II the writer so desires.
The contest will close April 30.
lsZo. A manuscript mailed be-
tore midnight on that day at anv
place in the United State. will be
eligible.
Manuscripts will not be re-
turned, even if stamps accom-.
pany them.
The judges of the contest viii,
be three of The Tribune's editor.
They will award the prizes, basine
their decisions on sound thinkins
and brevity. clearness and strenrth
Of statement.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-08
Guide to Americanism
Rules Laid Down toIBring Abou,
Reform i'm United States

TO the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: respectfully submit the fol-
lowing platform on Americanization:
For the foreigner-B Become citizen
as soon as possible; do not join any
organization that advocates the over
throw Of this country; learn the Eng
!lsh language; honor and obey the
laws of this country; do not abuse
this country by speech or act
For the American-Do not exploit
the foreigner; teach him the Ameri-
canism of Roosevelt; aid the foreign
er in every way.
For both-Practice the Golden Rule:
make every effort to become a true
American.
I thank The New York Tribune for
its aid to the Republican party.
CIVIL ENGINEER.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-08
Upbuildinx of Americani.m

We pledge ourselves and our for
tunes, all that we are and all that we
have, to the upbuilding Of true Amer
icanism, that the light Of liberty
not license--may not die throughout
the world, but that all humanity may
have full and equal opportunity to
live within our borders any life not
incompatible with respect for the
rights Of others.-M. E. De Aguero,
ex-president Consolidated Stock Ex-
change, 913 West End Avenue, city.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-08
Europe Our Main Problem
Assistance Through Private
Agencies Advocated

10 the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: No greater task is confronting
us now than to supply Europe with her
needs. Bankers in this country ara
taking the first practical steps. Indi-
vlduals and firms in the United States
also are working to overcome difficult
ties which entangle our trade with Eu
rope.
We believe that credit should be ex-
eended by private individuals without
government interference. In this way
alone will the problem be solved, and
furthermore, the inevitable task of sun
plying Europe will enable us to create
demand for our goods abroad.
l.. G.. BALLESTEROS,
Livingston Hall, Columbia Heights.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-08
fullest degree.-W. H. Wilton, Ash
ford Farm, Neshanic Station, N. J.
The Monroe Doctrine

The Monroe Doctrine is neither an
international agreement nor a re-
gIonal understanding. 1t is a devel-
opment of Monroe's message, as suc-
cessively interpreted by great Ameri-
cans. In its present status it is
purely national policy, resting on
force, and America has the force. No
territory on or near the western
continent shall change sovereignty,
except to become American. The at
tempt by any other nation, by any
means whatsoever, to acquire or lease
such territory is to be regarded as
declaration of war against America.
Richard P. Read.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-08
Old Party Ideal. Reaffirmed

We pledge ourselves at all times
to be forward-looking; and guarantee
to pledge our nominees to q govern
ment of, for and by the people, first
and always. We pledge ourselves to
be governed by the ideals of service
to humanity as exemplified in the
lives and deeds of Lincoln, Mckinley
and Roosevelt. With these ideals to
live up to the Republican party can
weather any storm, and master in
spirit Of fairness all problems that
may arise, either domestic or foreign.
--William A. Ward, Clinton, Conn.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-08
Part in World Affairs

The Republican party recognizes
the change that the war of German
aggression has wrought upon the re-
lations of America toward the out
side world. We believe in Ameri-
can participation in world affairs
and due performance by America of
her proper share of those duties and
responsibilities that a nation of her
rank owes to the world.-Attorney
Richard Marlowe, Realty Building,
Elmira, N. Y.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-08
Check on Strikes Urged

We favor the establishment Of a
national industrial court with author
ity to settle disputes between employ
ers and employees. The intolerable
conditions that from time to time
have been imposed on all the people
by strikes and lockouts have been a
clog to industry. Important as the
issues may be, employers and en-
ployees have no right to impose the
burden of their disputes on the whole
nation.-A. F. f.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-08
Safeguard for the Ballot

To secure to every citizen the free
and unhampered opportunity for CIV
ing expression to his will in the max
ing of local and national laws and in
the forming of public policies by ef-
fectually safeguarding the ballot and
actualizing the rule Of the people by
the people.-Robert G. Davey, Coun-
SELL Anti-Saioon League of New York
State.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-08
Marine Subsidy Favored

Trade is q necessary corollary of
production. Trade requires ships, and
it is an axiom that the nature and
size Of our country requires a large
privately owned merchant marine
fleet. In order to maintain it and
compete with foreign shipping, it
must be assisted and fostered by the
governmental. n.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-08
Some Suggested Planks
For Modified Prohibition

We will modify prohibition, to per-
nit the sale of light wines and beer,
for the following reasons: First
Beer and light wines are not a men,
ace to national health or welfare.
Second-The revenue derived from
the sale of these beverages will help
to reduce the tax on other necessary
articles. Third-Their manufacture
and sale will provide employment for
many people.-E. P. S., New Rochelle,
N. Y.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-08
Long Island Man Proposes
To Safeguard Food SupplN

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: l would like to submit a plank
that appears to me would be important
to reduce the cost of living, which
right home.
"All foodstuffs and material that
provide the necessaries Of life shall
not be sold for export until a suf-
f1cient supply is reserved for the con-
sumption of the people Of the United
States"
JOHN DOREMUS.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-08
Labor Should Share Profits

10 the Editor of The Tribune.
o1r: An honest DAYS work for every
pne Ior an honest days pay, including
"onest es' snare OF profits of production.
y MI. ,niiS a. thls would be one good plank
CHARLES B. EDMUNDS,
Secretary BARRIERS Union, No 1sS
Broad Street, Oneonta, N. Y.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-08
Small Army and Big Navy

A standing army only large enough
to maintain order within the United
States and protection along its bor-
ders. A navy, including every known
equipment, including aerial naviga-
ton, second to none in the world
George N. Jesse, Member of Assem-
bly,, 23d District, New York.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-08
Busine,s Mem N..d.d

We believe the best interests of the
country demand the administration
OF the government to a much greater
degree by business men, men trained
to business life and efficient business
methods rather than to professional
life only.-F. F.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-08
Check on Immisration

We believe that immigration
should be restricted to the extent
that only those who are mentally
and morally fitted to become future
citizens be admitted, and then only
after a short, intensive course on
Americanism.-W. H. w.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-08
Reclamation Of Land

We propose the development of
such reclamation projects as will
give to Americans the full productive
value of their great country-W. B.
McV.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-08
Conditions of the Platform Contest

republican National Convention
Candidates and draft platform for the campaign
should its panks be?
4he Tribune believes ought help write these
plan 1t offers tho
Republican 1920 ~ s
Inc tribune invites to submit letters
ABOUT the Planks proposed by other
For the best plank and letters The or.
the following prizes: ~ A''
For the ezoono
For the oroon
For each of the eight best 1oooo
For the best letter 4 daily of 1ooo
-SA '"e "ee' 'e'el :" '"0 ""0e competition
New-York tribune., 1920-02-08

15. Universal Military Train
!, ing .......-......... ~
16. Conservation OF Ma
tional Resources. al
II. Aid to Soldiers. ......,. Al
18. Merchant Marine. ..... 80
49, Tariff ................ 80
20 immigration .......... IS
II. Control of Big Business 81
e.. Island Possessions. 23
%. Prohibition ............ 20
"A. Control Of Other Public
49, Utilities -. 18
rs. The Negro Problem. z
Iotal 1913
New-York tribune., 1920-02-08

l. Foreign Relations. 80. 1e6
2. Americanization ....... 149
: 8. Labor and Capital. -. 1872
4. Social Legislation. $50. 105
S. Bolshevism ............ 95
6. Constitutional Rights. 90
z, Cost Of Living. 67
8. Army and Navy Prob
lems .......... 50
9. Budget ............... 60
10. Free Speech. -. SO
IL. The Woman Voter. .... 53
12. The Mexican Problem. 40
13. Taxation ............. 46'
ID. The Railroads. ....... Is
New-York tribune., 1920-02-08
Survey of 1878 .Planks

The following record BY issues Of the planks submitted in
the tpo peeks of The 7bunc Republican Platform Contest
ranged according to votes cast for each issue:
New-York tribune., 1920-02-08

JOHW QUINCY ADAMS.
So Main Street, San Francisco. Calf
New-York tribune., 1920-02-08

591 Dumont Avenue, Brooklyn.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-13
SIX MORE PUBLIC SERVICE MEN
 ARE HAILED INTO CITY COURT

Six more public service drivers will appear before the city court this (Fri- day) morning on charges of violating city ordinances They were arrested late Thursday afternoon and early Thursday evening, one for parking hi. machine on Ferry street and the other five for soliciting passengers for their cars contrary to the order of the court of common council.
 The drivers who will appear in court this morning are Louis Platnick, who is charged with parking his car in Ferry street. Benjamin Yoselosky of New Lon Samuel Onaprik and Nicholas z. Jones' charge against their names.
 There is an evident desire on the part of the public service men to defy Mayor Herbert M. Lerou and the court of com mon council in the orders issued abolish ing Rose Alley as a parking place. The situation took on a new aspect late Thursday when Louis Platnick parked his car on Ferry street. The car was no- ticed on Ferry street for a considerable period and Platnick finally found himself in the meshes of the law which Mayor Lerou is determined shall be carried out right to the letter.
 lie COuTl Ol COIllIIlCH COuHCll HAS OS- cided that Rose Alley shall be abolished as a parking place, and I intend to see that no machines are allowed to park there and that there shall be no more lettering there" said Mayor Herbert M. Lerou Thursday evening. Rose Alley must me cleaned up. and It Is going to be cleaned up," continued the mayor.
 T1.a mayor called attention to statutes and ordinaces relative to the abatement of nuisances and said that these stat utes are going to be invoked in the abatement of the Rose Alley nuisance.
 AS long as the jitney men and pub lie service men continue to defy the court of common council in its attempt to clean up Rose Alley and Ferry street they are going to be hauled into court and they are going to be convicted said the mayor, "and if they persists ir parking their machines in Ferry stree or in lettering in and around Rose Alley | they will have to take the consequences. l Following are extracts of the statute and ordinaces which apply to the loca situation and which will be invoked b. l the Prosecuting Attorney in securing con
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-13

getting mad and venting my anger on those uniformed and shallow-pated crea- lures who blow around before elections, blatantly declaring that farmers want government assistance"
 That's lie and a peculiarly insulting lie. Farmers do not want assistance" in any eleemosynary sense. They want a square deal, a fair shew and protec- ticn IF their equal rights
 Give them those filings and they'll take care of themselves and give the country all the fooG it wants at fair prices-fair as compared with others.
 There's no danger of farmers ''strik- ing" to enforce their demands with a threat of starving the country if it won't yield. They're too patriotic and too hu- nan9 for that But, if the profteers and gorgers of the manufacturing and labor classes keep on their present course much longer and government toadies to them much longer, the farm CTS will not be able to raise enough foI their own ecessities, to say nothing of supplying others.
 This country can eat it's cake, or il can save :t. But it can't eat it and savc it, too.
 THE FARMER
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-13
HUMOR OF TIE DAY

First youth-Were you finally engaged to Miss de Villers?
 Second youth-No, the family was against it.
 First youth-How about the young lady?
 Second youth--Well, she's part of the family, you know.-Houston Post.
 Well, I've got to go today and face the music"
 Why are you in trouble?"
 NO; I conduct a band. nd."-Baltimore American.
 Nextdore-I don't see how you can stand your daughters continual banging on the piano.
 Naybor-It prevents me from hearing a lot of her mothers nagging-Boston Transcript.
 Mrs. Goodsole-We really, should do something for old Mrs. Everbroke don't you think so? She's poor as a church mouse.
 Mrs. woodby-Swelle-I am unfamiliar with the poverty of church mice. The church I attend draws it's membership only from the most exclusive and veal thy class.-Judge.
 MT Jumper-I intend in the course of my travels abroad to visit the Antipodes.
 Mrs. Comeup-Dear me. I hope you'll be careful how you go about them. They say they're such a savage tribe.-Balti- more American.
 Father sternly)-Robert, come here! :! Your mother and agree that you de- serve a sound whipping.
 Bobby (bitterly)-Oh, yes. That's about the only thing you and mother ever do agree about-Boston Transcript
 Not saving your money? What will you do if hard times should come along?
 ''Well, I can tell myself that had good time while the money was coming easy."-Detroit Free Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-13

New Britain.-There are 15 cases on short calendar for today's (Friday's) ses- sion of the city court.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-13

X-s. Thomas Sears has returned to w-tertovn. Mass. after spending a month here visiting her parents. Mir. and Hrs George C. Grant of Providence greet
 Peter Laneur is now having his annual vscation-
 Dance tonight. Ashland Casino. Jewett City. Pickett's orchestra-adv.
 John Sullivan has accepted a position b New Britain and has left for that place
 Katherine Logan has returned to her Whouae in willimantic after visiting here for few days.
 Edward Lemieux and Francis Murphy spent Thursday at Ocean Beach
 Miss D. Beauregzrd. the local miliiner has zone on a visit to Hartford.
 The Misses Bernadette and Alexina DuEzs of South A street have left for a vssit with their sister. Mrs Charlie Du- aus.te of Webster. Mass. The cellar that is being dug under reath the bowling alleys Is nearly dn- Ehed- There will be installed a pipeless heater h the cellar when finished. Er. and Mrs Thomas Quinn of Lowell. Mass, have returned home after spend ing few days with relatives on Hunters sve-re
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-13
COLORED RESIDENTS RAISING NN
 FUND FOR PARSONAGE

The members of the A. M E. Zion church on Mckinley avenue are endeav- bring to raise a fund of s1, 600 for the purpose of making a final payment on the parsonage which they recently pur- chased on Grove street.
 The colored people are meeting with success in their efforts, as already ap- proximately $500 has been raised and the contributions are still coming strong. The campaign has the backing of a num- Der of prominent Norwich people and Charles I. Smith, secretary of the Nor wich Building and Loan Association, is acting as treasurer for the fund.
 The parsonage was purchased some time ago and there is still about s16OO to be paid on it, including the cost of ne- cessary repairs.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-13
KALEIDOSCOPE
Pelicans usually hest on islands.

PellcanS usually nest on lsianoB
 Alarm bells can now be rung by wire less at a distance of 100 mics.
 The topaz derives it's name from To- pazos, an island in the Red sea.
 An Argentine physician treats whoop ing cough by injections of an extract brewed from the patients sputum.
 Eighty different workmen have a part in perfecting. the 1O,70O pieces in a grand piano before it is put together.
 In 17sO only 2s,0O0 900 pounds of to- bacco were sold in the United States. Last year the sales reached 914, 600, 900 pounds.
 beria are there two-story houses. Baths being sued.
 built houses has been expressed in both France and England, according to John R. Walker, lumber trade commissioner.
 Hannah Montague, wife of a black smith, made the first detached linen col lar for men, in Troy. N. Y, in 1919. Now in one collaH factory in that city 100000 yards of linen is used daily.
 An English fire department Is testing new fire escape by which persons are lowered in basket from tower raised against building instead of being car ried down ladders.
 Fifty thousand Indians from all parts of Mexico recently completed their week of homage to their patron saint the Virgin of Guadalupe. and their pilgrim age to the shrine of the virgin.
 The Mennonites derive their name from Memo Simons. formerly a Catho- lie priest, who became teacher and leader of the Anabaptists about 1537, and published his True Christian Be lief in 1506.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-13
TAFTVHLE

Six hours after .-igh water it is low water. which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-13

victions of the public service men and jitney drivers who defy the common councils order
 Sec. 6339 of the General Statutes, re- vision of 1918 provides;
 Every sheriff, deputy sheriff constable, policeman, ustice of the peace: grand uror and selectman, on having knoweldge of any assembly of three or more per sons, lettering or idlIng in his urls diction upo any highway, sidewalk or bridge, or upon any fence or structure adacent thereto, as to hinder travel may command them immediately to C. perse; and any such person disobeying such command, or who shall afterwards within the period of three days, be found loiterig or idling upon any highway, sidewalk bridge, fence or structure in the same town, to the hindernoe of trav- ell or who, while so lettering or idling, shall utter any abusive or indecent Ian guage, shall be fined ot more than seven dollars.
 Chapter viii of the Revised Ordinances Sec. II gives authority to the street commissioner or any police officer ito keep open and free from obstruction by vehicles crowds, or groups of persons, or otherwise. the streets and public places of said city, whenever the of ob- struction is done in view of such officer" Sec Of the same chapter makes a nuisance of the second class: "The car rying on of any trade or business upon the sidewalks or streets, CT highways of said city without the license of the street commissioner"
 Sec. 4 of the same chapter provides among other things that 'the permitting by any person of the blocking up or ob- struction of any steet or thoroughfare of said city by any horse, animal or ve- hicle under his charge or control shall be a nuisance of the third class. New Britan.-There are 15 cases on ] rl, ,dnr far tcd dr.. .I-N
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-13
RAISING FUND TO PAY
 FOR REPAIRS TO WHARF

FOR REPAIRS TO WHARF
 The Norwich Chamber of Commerce, through Secretary Louis D.. Crandall, has inaugurated movement to raise s753 to be used for the purpose of set ting for perairs made to Morgan's wharf at the time the wharf was secured for docking privileges by the Thames River Boat Line operating the steamer Cape Cod between this city and New York. This is one-half of. the actual cost of the repairs, payment of the other half to be taken care of by the boat com pany.
 year and a half ago when local merchants and shippers were trying to secure freight boat to operate between Norwich and New York; it was found necessary to provide docking facilities for the Cape Cod. The docking faciloties were found in the shape of Morgan's wharf and necessary repairs were done to put the wharf in condition for the use of the steamer.
 Some misunderstanding arose as to who should settle for the repairs and af- ter a recent conference between Mana ger Fuchs of the Thames River Boat line and prominent members of the chamber of commerce, the merchants and manu- facturers of the chamber authorized Sec retary Crandall to inaugurate the move ment to raise one-half of the total cost of the repairs. with the understanding that the Thames River Boat Line send a check for the remaining half. The cost of the work done on the wharf was s15o6
 Following is a partial list of those who have contributed or pledged contri- buttons to date:
 American Thermos Bottle Co.,, J. B. Martin O., Joseph c. Worth. Rings Market, Parker Preston Co.,. Eaton Chase Co.,, Ironsides Board Co.,, Shetucket Co., Schwartzenbach-Hub Co.,, The Peoples Store, United Metal Mfg. Co.,, Norwich Woolen Co.,, Porteous & Mitchell Co.,, Max Gordon & Son., Connecticut Sales and Engineering Co.,, ChappeIl Co, Nor wich Belt Co.,. Carpenter Mfg. Co.,, F. c. Crowell, Crescent Flearms Co.,, Saxton Woolen Co.,, Schwartz Bros. Atlantic Carton Co.,, Troy Steam Laundry, W. H. Smith of Willimantic, Norwich Evening Record and Norwich Morning Bulletin
 The Morgan wharf was used for time by the steamer Cape Cod, but shortly after it was taken over the boat line succeeded in purchasing the old Chelsea dock which has since been used
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-13
SAY "DlAMoND DYES"

Don't streak or ruin your material in poor dye. Insist on Diamond Dyes." Fay directions in package.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-13

SUN. MOON AND TIDES. (<ew TIme.O