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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-03
NEED OF LEVEE SYSTEM SHOWN

The the has strengthened the purpose Of c
of Chattanooga to set about promptly construct the evee
which will protect low-lying property against floods,
unlikely the stage of the river will be such as
do much damage. But the sudden rise after very heavy
rainfall general throughout the valley above here indicates that
safe from higher stages of the river under sim
liar circumstances
Thousands built regions which
reached by bcwater when the river shows AZ feet above low
the gauge
The amount of territory available for manufacturing pur
pose which high ground much less than need
In addition there are anv factories which are being inundated
We accustomed these smaller reshet and they
only temporary inconvenience the manufacturers To the m
lies which live the inundated sections however the damage is
very great.
Relief work has to be started at
1t estimated several ago that adequate evee
system would cost about five million dollars The cost
would, in all probability, be ten million dollars
than that increase in the taxable value
First going to be necessary TO annex all the territory
which in the flooded district directly affected by it, Then
be properly assessed for taxation This is being done
under the assessment
Galveston Tex city with less population and less wealth
Chattanooga spent fifteen million dollars for seawal
It's citizenship not aroused to the necessity until the
awful disaster had destroyed the lives of thousands Of
people and millions of dollars worth of property
We can have such calamity from any flood But let us
not deceive ourselves food tide of feet is
expected that it will not do great deal of injury
We build evee protect against it, matter what the
cost.
The highest known here 81 feet in 1857 In
the flood tide SO feet In 1918 had tide of 476
people, of them that flood, and know
the points where the reached tide of al ~ feet
will any great harm Even tide like that of three
serious but we shoulu snow aply as
y to protect and the complete eyee system de-
manded by the circumstances
After the flood of 1886 the great land boom OF 1887
The greatest Chattanooga made in population
at this period small freshets of 1917 and 1918 did little
ampen ardor of Chattanooga though they got their
feet wet.
But the broad of Chattanooga of the future Is I'M
attainabe except it has the protection of wall about it.
New Orleans which ranks greatest OF southern cities
built the level of the Mississippi river The city is SO low
that times of low water the sewage has to be pumped into
Poncharran We not exposed is the Crescent CITY,
Fourhs high ground But large has become
the population the flooded and considerable is the In
dustrial interest there that the evce Is called for.
The should pay of the cost but 1t it doesn't
we must not that account give up the undertaking.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-03
DISCRIMINATING THRIFT

Women OF Atlantic city are said
TO have offered their sisters over
the country an example in thrift
And these women are nothing II not
practical in their methods. 1t is con-
sidcred doubtful whether even Ben
Jamln Franklin could improve upon
the latter. It seems, however, that
tho plan of campaign was not de
cided upon without mature DELHI
Grafton. The program. which is
quite simple, was worked out after
thorough discussion.
The initial step of these Atlantic
city women vas a talk over the need
and dcsirahiuty OF economy. Next
was an agreement to cooperate in
securing economy by some definite
plan. This brought them to the con-
sdcratipn OF such a plan which was
unanimously adopted. Briefly stated,
tho plan" comprohcnds an appeal 20
the stores not TO sell any more silk
shirts to their fathers, husbands,
brothers and sons Just as easy as
II could be and nobody to object eN-
cept father and the boys.
These Jersey women exhibit prac-
teal conservatism by not attempting
too much. They might have out
lawed costly furs but they didn't
They might have set a limit on the
price or Easter hats. hut they didn't
do that They might also have asked
the merchants TO omit from their
stocks silk hosiery and lingerie along
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-03
A SENSIBLE SUGGESTION,

! Moralizing on our refusal to ratify
/ the treaty, our manifest inclination
| 10 maintain our isolation and oul
apparent intention TO arm against
+ Europe, the London Daily News sug-
gests that the best way for Europe
| TO meet the situation is with pol
Icy OF disarmament. 1t Is observed
that this course will promote friendly
relations with America and convince
the latter OF the folly of building up
towering ornaments. All of which
sounds plausible enough.
The News urges the secretary OF
the admiralty TO propose, not COM
petition in navy building, but
rather n competition in navy reduc-
ton, and OF reduction in armament
generally, In advising this course,
our London contemporary probably
reasons that nations which now pro-
TESS friendship gre not menaced
by other nations and that their fear
OF each other has no real basis. Re
rardless OF leagues or treaties, II
would have them agree together 10
devote less energy to the increase of
armies and navies.
There seems to be no reason why
Il policy OF this kind may not be en-
tered upon-except the objection OF
militarists and sword rattlers. These
latter viii contend, of course, that
1t Is wiser to strain our resources
and sacrifco individual freedom to
provide against imaginary dangers
than TO make an honest effort to re-
move tho dangers, but this ought not
to impress thoughtful persons. The
world needs rest. rccuperation and
the cultivation OF friendship more
than 1t does swagger and threats OF
war.
Universal reduction OF ornaments
comprehends great possibilities OF
peace. prosperity OGd happiness for
a war sick world. And the time was
never more propitious for its con-
sidcration.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-03
AN ANOMALY.

Not the least interesting feature OF
the contest over extending suffrage
to women is the opposition OF an or
ganization among the women them
selves. This organization is not very
numerous, but II is exceedingly per-
sistent The spectacle is not with
out Its amusing features. One may
understand that many women might
be indifferent toward the movement
on account of the tradition and
habits of life of the sex, but it is
not so easy to follow the mental
processes Of the women who carry
on organized propaganda in oppose
ton to the granting of a purely vol
untary privilege.
Surely the "antis" among the
women have suffered themselves to
be trapped, The suffrage question is
a public issue. 1t is one which must
be determined by the methods and
machinery Of democratic govern
ment The position OF the women
opposed is that women should not
exercise the duties of citizens. Yet
we find these same women banded
together in organization to contest
a public question just like other cit
liens. In this, they must have for
gotten themselves. If 1t is wrong for
women to influence public opinion
they should have remained silent.
But they make the finest kind Of OPP
position lobbyists.
That men who consider women an
inferior grade Of beings should OPP
pose granting them political equality
is perfectly simple and natural, but
why women who do not care to exer-
else the right should contend against
granting 1t to those who do is not
SO clear. Women who do not want
to vote are not to be compelled to
do 30. But those who do want to
participate in the government under
which they live and are inhibited
from doing so have just grievance.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-03
A SOUTHERN CANDIDATE.

The Washington Star takes seri'
ously the presidential aspirations o.
Senator Hoke Smith, OF Georgia. II
considers him a man of presidential
size That paper also looks with ia
vor upon the project OF a democratic
| candidate TO represent the south and
is willing to accord the honor &c
Senator Smith. remarkink that "he IL
her (the south's) most distinguished
living son." Specializing upon the
possibilities OF the situation the Star
continues:
'If Mr.. Smiths name is presented
at the convention, with Georgia's in
fiuence behind his candidacy, will
other southern states give him sup
portr No other southern man Is to-
day under discussion for the honor,
Mr.. Underwood has n fight on bis
hands for reelection TO the senate.
Champ Clark is not asking for in
structions from any state. not even
his own. Mr. Smith. then, as mat
ters now appear. will be the only
southern man in the field when the
ballotlng begins"
IL Is predicted that his state will
instruct its delegates for Senator
Smith and the opinion IS expressed
that II ought 10 do so. And then. as
concerning the democratic party's
obligation to the south, the Star fur
Their along declares:
For quite half century the south
has been the stronghold OF the demo-
cratic party. She has furnished the
bulk of the electoral votes for every
one OF the democratic presidential
tickets in that time. She elected
Grover Cleveland president twice,
and Woodrow Wilson twice. She is
the party's main hope for this year.
Whatever difficulties may be en-
countercd In the east, or the west or
in the middle country. the south ia
expected TO stand fost-to roll IN
tho usual mniorities no matter who
may be carrying the standard, or
what 'he platform contains"
All OF which Is about what tho
record shows. And It is a record
which merits consideration. Through
thick and thin, tho south has stayed
with the democratic party. Whether
or not the candidates represented It's
preference. It has supported them
loyalty. The candidacy of Senator
Smith has been launched rather sud
denly. however and it is not yet GER
tain that II represents the suuth's pop
ular choice. Should this turn out TO
be the fact, he will receive some
thing more than perfunctory consid-
Grafton at san Francisco.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-03
NASHVILLE PosToFFlcE ECHO.

The Memphis News Scimitar reads
Col. Harry Berry a lecture over the
vcrblnge Of his recent letter to Pres
ideUt Wilson IN connection with the
appointment of a postmaster Ht
Nashville, The Coloncl's comment
that confirmation Of Mt. McCabo by
tho senate In twenty-four hours after
his appointment was suggestive of
a burglar trying TO get away With
tho swaE' is particularly objected
TO. But our contemporary is itself
3 little Inclined to he sarcastic in
the following paragraph.
The colonies inastcnce that the
president declare tho ONCE OF post
master at Nashville vacant evidently
presupposcs that the government is
being operated under military law
and that the constitution has been
superseded during The emergency. He
Is entirely wrong about that. Not
unlike other great militnrlsts. he is
not gifted with the qualities Of
statesmanship."
Perhaps Col Berry was wrong
The president, probably. could not
legally dismiss a postmaster whose
appointment has been confirmed by
the senate and who is otherwise
qualified Maybe the colonies LAM
guage was a little extreme IN eN-
pressing his resentment. Bgt there
are numerous other persona who
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-03
STATE EMIT

OF the Ownership, Management, Cir
oulation, Etc.
or The Chattanooga News.
Published Daily at Chattanooga
Tenn.
April /, 1920.
Required by the Act of Aug. "a, 1919.
Publisher-The Chattanooga News
company.
Editor-George F. Milton.
Managing Editor. B. Clark.
General ManaRer-W. c. johnson.
Business Manager-W. Allen Kim
del.
Owners or holders OF per cent, or
more of the total amount Of stock:
George r. Milton. w. c. Johnson,
George r. Milton. Jr.
Bondholders owning or holding l
per cent. or more of the total amount
81 bonds: George F. Milton, Mrs. e.
). Richmond. Edward Richmond.
Average number Of copies of each
ssue of publication sold or distrib-
tied through the mails or otherwise,
% paid subscribers during the six
months preceding the date above
lhown. 1890.
Signed w. ALLEN KINDEL.
Business Manager.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
Ills 30 day OF April. 1920.
JOHN NJ. BURGER,
Notary Public.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-03

rights OF two great nations. they are
as safe in the hands OF Mr.. Morgenthau
as in those of any man likely 10 pc
chosen as ambassador to Mexico. But
as long as the indicated policy STANDS
we shall not buy oil with blood"
An encouraging sign Of better rela-
lions is noted by the Brooklyn Eagle
Qnd. Dem). Mexico" says the Eagle,
rs shortly TO resume payment OF her
foreign debt and carry out the project
of Establishing a bank OF the republic.
I'VE mold about one-third OF Mexlco's
external notes. which total some $780,
900, 000," the Eagle continues. The
annual interest is about $12,000,0OO,
and the lapsed interest during the past
seven years is roughly $S4 900, 600. Re-
ceipts from new taxation and the res
toration of normal conditions are now
producing revenue in excess of eXpendi-
lures, according to reliable reports"
This is as good news to the public
as 1t is to MeXicans or TO foreign IN
vestors," comments the New York Eve
ming Post (Ind.) and II removes one
of the talking points of the interview
tionists." Furthermore. the Post notes
that there has been a. great falling
off in reports Of raids by lawless in
divduals or by anti-Carranza leaders"
The Birmingham News (Dem( and
the Lexington Leader (Rep.) both en-
phasize a recent report by the 81.
Louis Chamber Of Commerce, declaring
that Commercial conditions in Mexico
are more stable than they have been
The Norfolk Ledger Dispatch Qnd.
Dem), however, believes Mexico has
been making an honest effort TO COR
rect condition, but has. on the con-
trary. raised all kinds of bubbles when
States" and that Mexico should be
taught that this country means bust
ness" To the Butte Miner (Dem.) also,
Carranza seems "a pretty tough sub
1ect for diplomat, to handle, but it
Of American citizens to submit to any
indignities." The Worcester Gazette
QndD praises his appointment, but
adds:
confidence in the success of his mission
Y it could feel that his recommends
tons to Washington would ever be
needed. Past experience would Indicate
that no advice Mr. Morgenthau may
send from Mexican capital will be con-
sidered If he should chance TO counsel
any vigorous action"
Unless he Is hamstrung by instruc-
tons from Washington" the Utica
Press tInd.) Is confident that Mr.. Nor
and dignity in a quarter where they
have been houted and insulted without
danger of being resented, say nothing
of being punished" while the Indian
apolis Star Qnd. Rep) holds that he
may be depended upon to carry out
to the best OF his ability the Wilson
policy in Mexico whatever that may
be-"
There is no sentiment in the United
States for armed interference In Mex
ico." the Baltimore News (Ind) de-
clares, but there is fear that a feeble
policy ultiamtely will bring about the
step we wish most to avoid" The
News, therefore. has no great conf
dence in the success OF Mr.. Morgen-
thau's mission. 1t says further.
I'VE send ambassadors to Mexico ami
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-03
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THE DAILY EDITORIAL DIGEST
National and Nonpartisan Summary of Leading Press
Opinion Current Questions and Events

ment after Mr.. Morgenthau will have
had time to get his policies. upon a
basis of good understanding" The
Buffalo News (Rep.) thinks he is like
ly to use good offlces against forceful
settlement OF pending questions, and
save the two nations from the conflict
uponwhich they ahve bordered for the
last five years"
1.-THE futility of war between the
United States and Mexico" continues
the News. has always been obvious.
Nothing could possibly be gained by 1t.
The United States does not desire ter
ritory, however much Mexico may
doubt our protestations. Such redress
as she properly owes us for property
destruction and loss of American lives
can be settled in terms OF dollars rather
than terms OF blood"
Mr.. MorRenthau. the New York Globe
Qnd) says. never loses his temper,
never DULLES. never swears," and it
thinks IAN ambassador of this sort may
do a great deal to remove the sources
of friction" But the Globe surmises
that his appointment will "be a dis
appointment to the comparatively small
but well organized group of American
investors in Mexican properties" al
though. as the Globe says:
80 far as the legal rights of the
few are not in conflict with the human
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-03
What MOreenthau Can Do In Mexico.

Henry Mongenthau's appointment as
ambassador to Mexico is widely regard
ed as an omen of better relations with
our noisy neighbor. If Mr.. Morgen-
thau could understand the Turks and
get on with them so WELL" says the
New York Times Gnd. Dem.). "he will
be able TO understand the Mexicans and
to establish and maintain friendly I'M
Outstanding between the two coun-
tries" The Times goes on to say:
There IL always tide OF mis-
chievous rumor and gossip concerning
intrigues in Mexico, adverse to our in
terests. Mr.. Morganthau had ex-
perience enough with this evil business
in Turkey to qualify him to deal with
il at the Mexican capital Usually
there has been no foundation whatever
for these stories; sometimes they have
appeared to have basis OF truth. Our
ambassador will be able to point out
to the Mexican government that the
interest of both republics demands that
the rumor- mongers should no longer be
tolerated"
zone OF the troubles from our end Of
the line" comments the Charlotte OBJ
server Und, Dem), has been too much
politics and too little business In appli-
cation to the Mexican situation" and
this authority anticipates IAN improve
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-03

, would not characterize that Nash
vile postofiice episode as an exem-
plincation of exalted statesmanship.
We believe our contemporary Is In
error In it's insistence that the civil
service law does not apply to presi-
dental postofflces. To what other
end is n list of eligibles certified? 1t
is, of course. true. however, that the
president may exercise his discretion
IN choosing among those on the list.
But we do not believe the power OF
the president TO appoint postmasters
ia a constitutional" right.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-03
aEr RIO or "sPRINe FEVER"

If you lack energy, If you are tired
and languid, If you do not feel Ike
exerting yourself-if you lack pep"
the chances are that your bowels
are sluggish. A Foley CatAartic
Tablet is a good and wholesome
physic that will rid you Of bilious
ness, gas. bloating, sick headache
sour stomach or other Ills that at
tend indigestion and constipation.
They cleanse the bowels, sweeten
the stomach and invigorate the liver.
10 Anderson, druggist, Chattanooga.
Tenn.-(Adv.)
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-03

Chattanooga city government
showed a comendable zeal and abil-
ity in taking hold Of the food situa p
ton yesterday. Mayor Chambliss
acted promptly and by night the re-
Lief work was thoroughly organized.
A large citizens committee has been
formed to assist the city commits
sion Charles NJ Wnungham, who
has served so well In this capacity
before, Is at the head Of the commit
tee. One OF the developments Of the
situation which is pleasing is that
there is not nearly the amount Of
restitution that has been shown ~
previous fresnets Those who have
o move are in good financial condi-
'icn. as a rule
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-03

Republicans OF Tennessee are prop
erly careful in their caution about
inviting to address their forthcom-
inadvertently say something about
the legitimate use Of money in pre-
liminary presidential campaigns. II
is well TO avoid even the appearance
OF evil.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-03

Gen. Wood need not worry about
the uniform, A man may love his
house without riding the ridge pole,
and American citizens may respect
and honor the uniform without in
working the duress OF German MILL
tarism. A good deal besides fighting
is necessary to make country great
and prosperous.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-03

Information from Washington that
shoe prices have reached the crest
and will now begin TO recede may be
classified as important II true. There
seems 20 be some ground for such
belief. .owcver. Hides have been
declining for several months There
is apparently no scarcity. Moreover.
an lnkling Of the situation has
reached the retail trade. which Is be-
ginning 20 hesitate about placing fu-
ture orders on the basis OF present
prices. This itself will help 20 in
fuence prices
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-03

with silk shirts, but they evidently
feared the effect on business Of such
a radical attack. We must admit
that the women of Atlantic City are
exceedingly discreet.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-03

1t is rumored that Lord French
may resign his post as ruler OF Ire
land. The story arouses no protest
among the Irish.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-03

A new planet Is said TO have been
discovered. but whether Its course is
tending in the direction of Chicago
or San Francisco has not yet been
determined.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-03

Nearly every day somebody arises
to reminds us that there can be no
lasting prosperity without modi-
cum Of hard work.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-03

A decision OF the supreme court
making further litigation over prohi-
hilton impossible would wreck the
gravy train" Of several prominent
lawyers.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-03

Zanzibar island dings out a record
of thirteen years without a divorce.
From which 1t is reasonable to infer
that our movie stars do not go there
to spend their vacations.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-03

Investigation OF the navy's war &C
tivities discloses the fact that none
OF the dryland warriors had his ship
sunk under him.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-03

Mayor Behrman, of New Orleans,
says he is willing TO help the suftra-
gists put the amendment over in the
Louisiana legislature.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-03

Workers OF the Ruhr district are
disposed TO go back to their Jobs ana
let somebody else run the country.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-03

ST. Louis business men recently
returned from visit declare that
Mexico is settling down to n pro-
gram of development and prosperity.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-03

Are the people TO be consulted in
the making OF railroad bills which
they are expected to pay2