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The New York herald., 1920-12-25
SLIDING SCALE PUTS
PAY UP TO WORKERS
Large Foundry in South Tries
Experiment of Sharing
Profits and Losses.
20 P. G. WAGE CUT HURTS
Men Agree to New Plan Which
Places Their Earnings on a
Production Basis.

Special Despatch 10 THE NEW York HEaAtp.
.NEwBERN, \. c., Dec. 24.-Presented
on the eve OF Christmas with pay en-
velopes containing just 20 per cent less
OF the wages they were paid until three
weeks ago. employees Of the Newbern
Iron Works and Supply Company. own
ers and operators OF one Of the largest
machine shops and foundries in the
South, are convinced their employers are
opposed to Sovietism and stand for
square deal to the workmen.
To-day the men ended their first week
Of working under an agreement which
is among the most unusual known In
Industrial circles OF America, an agree
inent which places the amount Of their
weekly wage on sliding scale which
operates on the basis Of the volume
Of work they turn out each week, and
one which. while temporary. may enable
them to make an even greater wage
than before any reduction was made by
their employers, or to make even less
than the 90 per cent. reduction which
the company suggested they take
Three weeks ago demoralized condi-
tio.s in the market, as II affected
mochine shops and foundry work raads
II necessary for the company to reduce
the wages Of the men in the shops and
foundry 10 per cent
The New York herald., 1920-12-25
Mr.. Taft Sees Harding.

Senator Harding talked Cabinet to-
day with our only eX-President. william
r. Taft II was smiling Taft who
arrived in Marion and spent four hours
with the Presdent-elect. The ex-Presl-
dent looked in tiptop health. lie doesn't
carry the excess baggage that he for
rDerly carried around. His skin Is clear
and pink and his eyes are bright with
health. The Taft smile works every
minute OF the time, and the Taft laugh,
which holds n chuckle. rings out on the
least excuse for merrinent He had
breakfast with the President-elect and
then they retired to talk world peace
and Cabinet
When their talk was over Mr.. Tart
hastened out TO newspaper headquarters
to shake hands with old friends and 70
look the motion picture cameras risht In
the eye. then fed for his train to Cincin-
natl. where he will play Santa Claus to-
night for the young Tafts at the homo OF
his half-brother. Charles r. Taft. In
the short talk with the reporters. some
body asked:
"Mr. Taft, there is a notion that the
next President will offer you the post OF
Chief Justice Of the Supreme Court in
the event Of Chief Justice Whites resig-
nation? Is that your ambition
"I will say" laughed Mr.. Taft, "tha;
when and IL that offer Is made to me
if ever. would give It my best consider
alton"
Nevertheless. there is ground for stat
ing that the next President is very apt
20 put William Howard Taft at the head
of the nations high court
II was learned. too. that Mr.. Taft
counselled Mr.. Harding to name Charles
d. Hiles for the Treasury post.
Much OF their time was spent in dis
cussing ways and means of bringing
about n world association against war
Mr.. Taft found himself in general
The New York herald., 1920-12-25

Fo- repairing china. Glassware Furniture,
Neerschatm. Vase, Tipping Billiard Cues
The New York herald., 1920-12-25


cession 70 the Presidency and the ceI-
tainty of q point being raised against
an English born American going into
the principal office OF the Cabinet dis
suaded Mr.. Harding after long con
sideration from offering the portfolio
of State to the very able gentleman
from the State of Utah. He would Ike
to make Mr. Sutherland Attorney Gen.
eral. Ny. Daugherty's ambitions stand
In the way. VIII Mr.. Hardins's tact
and knack OF getting what he wants
be successful IN shelving Daugherty
into another post? That is one or the
interesting questions of the Cabinet
making task.
Hays Wants One job.
Along comes Mr.. Hays OF Indiana.
Mr.. Hays would be pleased immensely
to be named Postmaster Genera. lie
Is after II hard But there are two
considerations that inpel the President
elect TO hesitate. One is that he was
none too we'll pleased with the way
Mr.. Hays ran the campaign. Second,
1t is absolutely true that an effort was
made in the Chicago convention, with
the cognizance of A. Tobias Hert and
convention into nominating Mr.. Hays.
That effort was made after the eighth
ballot. when a motion was made 10
adjourn the session at the very time
Mr.. Hardings vote was sturdily making
the grade.
In the recess that was taken there
was n meeting of fifteen men In Mr..
Hayss interests but the movement col
lnpsed because no real enthusiasm Tor
Hays could be blown into the balloon.
The question now is, VIII Mr.. Harding,
fully cognizant Of the facts. care 20
rame Mr. Hays for the Cabinet, o.
5ert? He might. He won both nom!na-
ton and election. He might figure 10
let bygones be bygones.
There is. however. the further con-
siderstion Of the out and out politicians
seeking places in the Cabinet. Messrs.
Daueherty, Hays and Hert OF Kentucky.
M. Daugherty wants to be Attorney-Gen-
eral Mr.. Hays wants to be Postmaster
General. Mr.. Hert wants to be Secre-
tary Of War. They are pressing MS
Harding as hard as they dare. Can
the next President afford to put not one
or two but three politicians In his re-
construction, reorganization Cabinet?
It's question worth pondering. They
are all men Of ability. It's no crime IN
the United States to be politician, a
successful one, anyway.
The New York herald., 1920-12-25

Continued from FIRST Page.
The New York herald., 1920-12-25
Second Cut Necessary.

The employees stated to the manage
ment that cost of living. such as house
rent and foodstuffs, had not decreased
in proportion and that they could not
accept the reduction. The employers told
the men Il was necessary for them to
cut wages as they were losing money on
the operation Of the plant. However. the
men failed to return to their tasks on
the following work day. but did return
on the following day.
week later the management, faced
by further deficit, again stated to the
employees that further reduction or
10 per cent, making total oil ~ per
cent. in all. was necessary. Again the
workmen voiced their disapproval and
stated that they could not live on
wage reduced to that extent. In order
to show the workIuen that such action
was absolutely necessary the manage
ment agreed to pay them on sliding
scale. based on the actual volume or
work done by them. taking out the
actual cost OF the operation of the plant.
overhead expenses, &c, and distrlpu-
ting the profits among their employees
and this was done.
Sliding Scale In Force.
In n statement ISSUED this afternoon
Ernest L. Willis, president of the corr
pany, said:
I'VE have not turned over the plant
In any WY 10 the employees, but have
simply arranged a sliding scale OF pay
when operates on the basis of the
work done. The full arrangement has
not yet been perfected, and we have
paid off this week on a basis of 10 per
cent less than last week. This Is not
final. but Is subject 70 adjustment as
soon as all arrangements have been
completed"
Just what will be the final outcome
OF this unusual OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
the employees will continue to work on
the profit-sharing basis or accept n
wage reduction OF 20 per cent. or more.
can only be conJectured. as neither the
management nor the men are able 10
voice any definite opinion.
The employees. however. are convinced
Of the fact that they have been given
a square deal and that the company
employing them is doing It's best TO in
some way give them living wage.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-24

everlasting dishonor" the republican
party ana It's candidates today accept
as the essence OF faith.
We endorse the presidents view of
our international obligations and his
firm stand against reservations Design
ed to cut 10 pieces the vital provisions
of the Versailles treaty, and we COM
mend the democrats in congress for
voting against resolutions for separate
peace which would disgrace tine ma
ton. We advocate the immediate rat
ifcdtion OF the treaty without reserVa-
tions which would impair Its essential
but do not oppose the ac-
cepaEce of any reservations mailing
clearer or more specific the obligations
of the United States To the league as
sociates. Only by doing this may we
retrieve the reputation of this nation
among the powers OF the earth ard re-
cover the moral leadership which
President Wilson won and which re-
politicians at Washington ,
'acrificed. Only by doing this may
yc hope to aid effectively in the re-
toration Of order throughout the
world and to take the place which we
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-24

pressed American ideals and 30 Init
mataiy related to the aspirations OF
civilized peoples everywhere.
\ We commend the pres dent for his
courage and his conception OF good
faith in stcadfastly standing for the
covenant aarecd to by all the associat-
4, cd and allied nations at war with Ger
many. and we condemn the republican
senate for its refusal 10 raiify' the
treaty merely because II was the pro-
duct of democratic craftsmanship,
thus intcrpos'ng partisan envy and
personal hatred IN the way OF peace
and renewed prosperity of the world.
BY every accepted standard Of inter-
national morality the president is JUS
Titled in asserting that the honor of
the country is involved in this busi- /,
ness: and VIC point to the accusing fact
that. before u was determined to ini-
iiate political antagonisDi to the treaty,
the now republican chairman OF the
senate foreign relations committee
himself publicly proclaimed that any
for separate peace with
Germany such as he and his party as
sccia.es thereafter reported to the SER
ate. would make us guilty Of the
blackcst crime
On May 6 last. the Knox substitute
or the Versailles treaty was passed by
he republican senate: and this con-
cntion can contrfve no more ftfine
OF Its obiopuy than
hat made In the Forum inagaine IL
iune 1918. b. Henry Cabot Lodge.
vhei he. said:
"if We send our armies and young
men abroad to be killed and wounded
n northern France ard Flanders with
o result but this. our entrance into
'ar with such an intention was "A
rlmc which nothing can justify. The
iicnt OF congress and the intent of
ie president was that there could he
o peace until we could create a situa-
on where no such war MS this could
,cur. We cannot make peace except
company with our allies. II would
and us with everlasting dishonor
I'd bring to us also II VIC undertook
make a separate peace"
Thus to that which. Mr.. Lodge. in
ncr moments. considered the black
I crime" he and his party in madness
ught to give the sanctity of law; that
hich eighteen months ago was of
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-24
on Administration; New Reclamation Work is Favored

administration OF his high office
there was no semblance Of partisan
bias, He invited to Washington as his
councillors and coadjutors hundreds OF
the most prominent and pronounced re
publican in the country. To these he
committed responsibilities of the grav-
est import and most confidential ma
ture. Many of them had charge of
vital activities of the government.
And yet with the war successfully
prosecuted and gloriousIy ended, the
republican party in congress. far from
the mastery leadership of
the president and felicitating the
country on the amazing achievements
of the American government, has
meanly requited the .cousiderate
course OF the chief magistrate by saw
agely defaming the commander in
chief of the army and navy by assail-
ing nearly every public officer of every
public officer OF every branch of the
service intimately concerned in win
ming the war abroad and preserving
he security of the government at
nome.
We express to the soldiers and sail
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-24

should assume in the front rank oi
spiritual commercial and industrial
advancement
We reject as utterly vain, If not vi
cious. the republican assumption that
ratification of the treaty and member
ship in the league of nations would in
any wise impair the integrity or inde-
pendeace of our country. The fact that
the covenant has been entered into by
twenty-nine nations all as jealous of
their dependence we are of ours is
a sufficient refutation of such charge.
The president repeatedly has declared.
and this convention reaffirms. that all
our duties and obligations as MEM
Der of the league must be fulfilled in
strict conformity with the constitut' on
OF the United States, embodied in
which is the Fundamental requirement
of declaratory action by the congress
before this nation may become par
tlcipant in any war.
Conduct OF The War.
During the war President Wilson
exhibited the very broadest concep-
ton OF liberal Americanism. In his
conduct of the war. as in the general
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-24

Iors and marines of America the ad
miration of their fellow countrymen
Guided by the genius OF such com
lmanders as General John J. Pershing
the armed forces of America consti-
tuted a decisive factor in the victory
and brought new lustre to the flag.
We commend the patriotic men and
women who sustained the efforts of
their government in the crucial hours
of the war and contributed to the brill
| liant administrative success achieved
under the broad visioned leadership of
the president.
Financial Achievements.
ieview Of the record of the demo-
cratic party during the administration
of Woodrow Wilson presents chap
ter of substantial achievements un-
surpassed In the history of the repub-
lie For fifty years before the advent
OF this administration periodical con-
vulsions had impeded the Industrial
progress of the American people and
caused inestima BILE loss and distress.
BY the enactment of the federal re-
serve act the old system, which bred
panics. was replaced by new system.
which insured confidence. 1t was an
and today it is the hope and inspiration
of bus ness. Indeed. one vital danger
against which the American people |
should keep constantly on guard is the I
cnr''-itme1t of this system to. parti ~ n !
enemies who struggled against its adj
1itsOII and yainiy attempted to retain .
in the hands OF speculative bankers a I
of tire currency credits of
he nation. Already there are welI-de- /
lined indications of an assault upon
hc vital principles Of the system in 4
the event or republican success in the Z
elections in November.
Under democratic leadership the .
merican people successfully financed ,
heir stupendous part in the greatest ,
Tar of all time. The treasury wisely !,
isisted during the war upon meeting 4
II adequate portion of the war ex- !
enditure from current taxes and the :,
ulk of the balance from popular !,
ans. and, during the first full fiscal :.
sar after fighting stopped, upon 7
.eeting current expenditures from re- =.
,ipts Notwithstanding the new and i
necessary burden thrown upon the :
easury by the delay. obstruction and
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-24

The democratic party, In Its nationa
convention now assembled, send
greetings TO the president Of the Unit
ed States. Woodrow Wilson, and hall
with patriotic pride the great achieve.
fnents for country and the world
wrought by a democratic administra.
tlon under his leadership.
II saiutcs the mighty people OF this
great republic, emerging with imper-
ishable honor. from the severe tests
and grievotis strains OF the most ira gic
war In history. having earned the
pIaudits and the gratitude OF all free
nations.
II declares Its adherence to the fun
damental progressive principles OF So
ciai economic and Industrial Justice
and purposes to resume the great work
OF transIating these principles into ef-
fective laws, begun and carried far by
the democratic administration and In
terrupted only when the war claimed
all the national energies for the single
task of victory.
League Of Nations
The democratic party favors the |
League OF Nations az the surcsf, IL not |
the only. practicable means OF main /
minting the insufferabie burden of
great military and na,aI establish /
ments II was for this that America
Lroke awaw from traditional, isolation
spent her blood and treasure to crush
a colossal scheme OF conquest. II was
upon this basis That the president OF
Tho United States. In re-arrangement
with our allies. consented to a suspcn-
sion OF hostilIties against the imperial
German government: the armisticc
Mas granted and treaty OF peace ne .
upon tho definite assurance
o Germny, as well a. TO the powers {
,lttcd against Germany. that "a gener- !
Ill association OF nations be formed I
lnder specific covenant. for the pur- n
'ose of affordlng mutual guarantees OF t
'olitical independence and territorial r
integrity 10 great and small states y
like" Hence. we not only cougra tu- b
ate the president on the vision mani a
ested and the vigor exhibited in the e
rosecution OF the war, but we feiici-
ate him and his associates on the ex- ss
optional achievement at Paris involv- e.
d In the adoption OF league and Sc
reaty so near akin to previously ex- W
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-24

Iextravagance OF republican congress-
The non-partisan federal reserve
authorities have been wholly free OF
political interference or motive; and,
lin their own time and their own way.
have used courageously, though cai-
Itiously, the Instruments at their dis
lposai to prevent undue expansion of
credit In the country. As a result OF
these sound treasury and federal re-
serve policies the inevitable war M
flation has been held down to a mini
num- and the cost OK living has been
prevented from increasing hero in pro-
! portion to the increase in other bel
Iigerent countries and in neutral coun-
tries which are In close contact with
the worlds commerce and exchanges.
After a year and half of fighting
In Europe and despite another year
and a half Of republican obstruction At
home. the credit OF the government
of the United States stands unimpair-
ed the federal reserve note Is the unit
of value throughout all the world, and
the United States Is the one great
country in the world which maintains
free gold market.
We condemn the attempt Of the re-
publican party to deprive the Ameri-
can people of their legitimate pride in
the financing OF the war--an achieve
ment without parallel in the financial
history of this or any other countryein
fhis or any other war. And in partic-
ular we condemn the pernicious at
tempt Of the republican party to cre-
ate discomfort among the holders of
the bonds of the government OF the
United states and 40 drag our public
finance and our banking and currency
system back int6 the arena Of party
politics.
Tax Revision.
We condepln the failure of the pres
mt congress to respond to the oft-re-
,eated demand of the president and
he secretary OF the treasury to revise
he existing tax laws. The continu-
nee IN force in peace times OF taxes
evised under pressure Of Imperative
ecessity to produce a revenue for war
urposes is indefensibIe and can only
esult in lasting injury to the people,
he republican congress persistentIy
liled. through sheer political coward
e. to make single move toward a
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-24

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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-24

When you equip your with Fisk tires know you
curing the best tires money can buy
FISK Cords are largest diversified tire the market
every by satisfactorily for 5000
all unusual when they $4,000 miles and more
We do adjusting
k 81 NEXT TIME BUY FISK
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-08-19

of the Mississippi to give priority to
coal mines in the assignment of cars,
announced by the Interstate Commerce
commission, will not change the situa.
tion as far as the Northwest is con-
cerned, w. H. Groverman, secretary of
the Northwestern Coal Dock Opera.
tors association said. The North.
vests supply of coal must come by
way Of the lakes or there will be a
famine, he declared. To facilitate the
operation Of the order, however, a
movement is being backed by the Min.
nesota, Railroad and Warehouse com.
mission to force Minnesota railroads
to forward reported excess of coal
cars from this district to the coal pro-
ducing districts. Reports issued by
Minnesota railroads on August / indi.
Gated that practically every road had
more cars on its tracks than it &C.
tually owned.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-08-19
Serial No. O19394
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior.
U. S. Land Office. at

U. S. Land Office, at
Bismarck, NJ D., August IT, 1920.
Notice is; hereby given that Glen
E. Albaugh, Of Hazelton, N. D., who,
on July 81, 1915, made Homestead
Entry, Serial No. O19394, for Lot 8,
Section II, Township 1876 N, Range 70
W. 5th Principal Meridian has filed
notice of intention to make final three
year proof, to establish claim to the
land above described, before C. F.
WAGNER, Clerk Of Court, at Linton,
N. D., on the 25th day of September,
1920.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Artie j.. Frederick,
Henry c. Nieland,
George A. Cabbage, .r. e
!. Herman Crimmins, all of Hazelton,
N. D.
CHAs. GL1TsCaKA,
Register. I
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-08-19
VERA CRUZ NAY REVOLT

Mexican. State Refuses TO Dismiss
Governor At Huerta's Command.
Vera Cruz-Political and military
leaders in the state of VersrCruz have
decided TO resist the order of Prov.
sional President de la Huerta, dis.
missing Antonio Neva as provisional
governor of the state. 1t is held that
the provisional president has infringed
upon the constitution of the state. and
messages have been sent to Mexico
City that the constitution must be re-
spected.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-08-19
Alienlsts' Test

It Ia a common thing for an alienist
to demand specimen Of handwriting
In order to help him determine wheth-
er his patient has delustonA is insane,
or Is carried away by certain emotions
or any abnormality. And ::s.,ere is a
reason for this 1t has been proved
many times that there Is a distinct rela-
ton between the nerves Of the brain
and those of the hand, so that a mans
writing reflects his mental te:npera.
ment.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-08-19
Pre,ates Deny Mannix Rebuke.

London-The Australian Catholic
prelates who have just completed an
official visit to Pope Benedict have is
sued protest against the outrage
and indignity offered by the British
government" to Archbishop Mannx.
1--WE have seen it stated" the protest
adds, that Archbishop Mannix' recent
utterances in America have drawn
upon him the condemnation of the
Holy See. We are in position to
deny that he ever has received cen.
sure or rebuke of any kind from the
Holy, See."