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New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
Ability,Courage
HonestyNeeded
For Leadership
Republicans Urged to Hew
Platform From Timber
Of Good, Tough Grain
That Will Be Enduring
Vast Problems to Arise
Happy Medium Must Be
to Two Extremes En-
aendered by World War
a the Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The most difficult problem which
. self-governing nation of more than a
hundnd million can face is how to
govern itself wisely. For where a few
lead, many follow, and much is left to
chance and Providence.
During the next four years what per-
esntaee Of this multitude will be warm
" clothed. comfortably lodged and
we'll fed? What number will have steady
employment OF benefit to themselves
snd the community? How many times
will important questions of foreign in
.ercourse appear which might lead to
foreign wars or better foreign relations
according to the degree Of diplomacy
With which we solve them?
Are there not two extremes and q
happy medium TO every problem which
IS facing US at present; will not the
auick adoption Of the latter prevent
one Of the former and disorder? With
great natural resources to utilize and
arge foreign markets to sell to, should
.aers be any idleness or unemploy-
ment!
Where there is full and complete
exploitation Of such rich possibilities
should there be any hard times; is
hanging good enough for the fool who
answers the question will the pros
perity continue" with the remark
where is the prosperity ."
Election time is fast approaching
aud the parties are chopping wood for
their platforms. Let them select a
good grain. tough. weatherproof and
enduring. We went through several
wears Of war and tackled the peculiar
snags encountered with characteristic
American foresight, but the problems
oi the next four years might over
Thelm with big crash the abilities Of
our legislative solons.
And 1t will take men Of honesty.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
Subsidies to U. S. Shipping
To the Editor Of The Tribune.

10 the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: 1t is essential, If our merchant
marine is to compete successfully with
the bottoms Of other maritime nations
that our maritime laws be equally as
favorable. as those Of competing ma
tlons; and it must not be expected that
our ships shall be burdened with reg
ulations as to crews and equipme ent
that are not applicable to other ves-
sells entering our ports. There is no
reason why our merchant marine can
leadership in the shipping world. TO
that end. adequate subsidies should be
granted to American shipping, and the
merchant marine should be strength
ened by the establishment Of schools
for the training of officers and men,
and for the incorporation Of both Of
ficer and enlisted personnel in the
United States Naval Reserve Force.
Portland, Me. A. A. G.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15

50 idle or unambitious "a to neglect
the opportunities that lie before him
iss not At to exercise the franchise,
and we gain nothing by forcing It
upon him.
A policy Of coercion can never pro-
ducs the same quality Of citizens a.
the system now in use. High-banded, i,
dictatorial methods on the part of the
government make men feel that they
do not care to become active units in
such an organizations; nor Is it ad-
visable for our national administra-
tion, extending already to 80 many
fields, to undertake this new respon-
sibility, especially in view Of the lat
ter's unsavory character.
Every one will agree that our natu-
rallied citizens are models of sincere
patriotism and civic interest; our
problem is to persuade aliens that
their interests point in the same d.
rection. j. W. FRIEDMAN.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
10Th Century Methods
Needed i'm Washington
Two Great Parties as Emplov-
ment Agencies to Submit
Names to the People

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: This is a closeup, focused on
our most important needs, showing
most Important points to be considered: !:
l. The citizens of the United States
OF America have the largest business
institution in the world
z. This IS the twentieth century.
3. This year we will have vacancies
to FIJI IN this institution.
We, the citizens of this nation, de-
mand that our institution be run on a
twentieth century method. How? By
creating a bureau Of the budget and
having our government departments
systematized accordingly.
This settled, let us look over our
vacancies, see what they are and what
they need. Then find the men with
the wanted qualifications and engage
them
Our employment agencles-the Re-
publican and Democratic parties (and
we trust they won't charge COM
issions)-w!ll submit for our apnro-
val list of men they think best suited
for our openings. 1t is for us to
choose RUSSELL PARKER
Huntington, l.. +.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
Platform Planks Based
On 4mericanizntiOn Creed

To the Editor Of The Tribune:
Sir: Here is an acrostic sugge stion
for the Republican platform:
Ratification of peace treaty, with res
ervations.
Elimination Of hyphenates by edu-
cational laws.
Prohibition amended, allowing states
to decide the issue.
Utilities under private ownership,
hereby giving the public the benefit
of competition.
Danish ell radicals who advocate the
overthrow of the government.
Labor readjustment, based on new
conditions
immigration laws revised to meet new
influx, SO that only law-abiding aliens
are admitted.
Capital protected against strikes, based
on law in State Of Kansas.
America first, non-interferencs in for
eign affairs, based on Monroe
Doctrine.
Naturalization laws revised so as to put
premium on citizenship.
AARON G. ALEXANDER
3l9 Mulberry ST., Greensboro, n. C..
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
Between Capital and Labor

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Repubicanism must pledge It,
self to establish a permanent indus
trial relations committee, formed from
among the heretofore disinterested
third party in the labor-capital tri-
angle-the public. This committee
must have plenary power to carry an
its work.
The salient features Of the commit.
tees program shall be: To promote
harmony among employers and en-
ployees; to encourage collective bar
gaining in industry cemented by na.
ton wide union Of the same; to re-
serve the power and with legal au.
thority audit the books OF industry
with employer and employees present
as witnesses. 8. g. s..
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
Conditions of the
Platform Contest

The Tribune invites you to write
planks for Republican platform
and to write letters about planks
proposed by other readers through
its columns.
For the best planks and letters
The Tribune offers these prizes:
For the best plank. $4,000
For the second best plank. $4,000
For each of the eight next
+ best rianks ........ 10000
For the best letter a daily
pkiIt OF 1000
Fer the best letter in tho
whole competition go. 1o0.oo
The Tribune will make up a plat
form Of ten planks to be determined
BY your votes. Tho ten issues re-
csiving the most votes will be the
pianks- The ten planks that best
express the chosen issues will be
selected tor the prize awards.
Each plank is limited to 100 words,
of two pianks or letters Of equal
merit the shorter will be chosen
Every plank and letter must bear
tue name and address Of tho sender,
although a nom de plume will be
published If the writer dexiras
The contest will close at midnight.
April 80, 1890. Manuscripts will not
b returned
The Judges Of the contest win be
three Of Tho Tribune's editors. They
VII base their decisions on sound
thinking and brevity. elearnsss and
strength Of statement
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
Defense Against Aggression

Defense against aggression from
without and the maintenance of order
and justice within the nation are the
two most important objects of gov
eminent, and Immediately following
them in Importance is the diffusion
of knowledge requisite for the pro-
lection and promotion of the public
health and the utilization of natural
resources.-W. J. Meyers. 527 High
land Avenue, Westfieid. n. J.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
Capital Advised to Make
Employees Stockholders

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Tc end the conflict existing
between capital and labor ever since
the contentious which arose between
the laborers in the vineyard and the
lord Of the vineyard, so graphically de-
scrlbed in the parable, let corporations
be authorized by law to issue to their
employees stock in the corporation as
wages, in addition to their regular
compensation If all stock is outstand-
ing, let the corporations capitalize the
services Sc, rendered by their employees
This would mako labor and capita:
true partners, which they in reality
are, because Of the interdependence
existing between them.
JULIETTE A. JACOBSON.
81 Pineapple Street, Brooklyn. N. Y
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
Education for Alien.

1t is impossible for us to exnect
the automatic assimilation Of a large
alien population. Americans can heat
be made by education. Accordingly
the Republican party advocates The
extension Of Americanization work
among our aliens by the enactment
OF laws requiring, as condition prec-
edent to admission to citizenship.
attendance upon school, maintained
ct public expense, where the alien
would receive instruction in the Eng
i1sh language and citizenship, for
the period between his declaration Of
intention and his examination for
admission to citizenship.-A. A. G.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
Court to Curb Unrest
Federal Relations Board Urged
in Labor Disputes

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The following is suggested as a
platform plank: The Republican party
should. pledge itself to establish a per-
manent industrial relations committee
OF men in the confidence of the public.
This non-partisan committee should
have free hand and it's dealings made
the basis upon which industrial peace
shall be founded.
The committee should promote har-
mony between employer and employee
and encourage collective bargaining.
s s
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
High Cost Laid to Waste
People Told to Continue Polio,
of Saving and Conserving

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: High prices are not the fault of
the retailer. If every retailer in the
country would sell goods at cost high
prices would not be materially reduced
The profit of the retailer is but mere
drop in the bucket.
During the war we practiced saving
and conserving, but as soon as peace
came the dam of extravaganza was
opened people spending as fast as they
earned, prices going higher evcry dav
and thus the cause of the present II
{. of l.. The only cure for the people
now is: "To work and save"
JAMES ]. WOODS.
IA Highland Place, Cypress Hills. l.. l.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
Force. President to Quit

The Republican party pledges its
unqualified support to legislation
aimed toward an amendment to the
Constitution which will provide that
the President shall be required to
place his resignation before the peo-
pie for acceptance or rejection in the
event that any measure proposed by
the executive branch of the govern
ment fails of support by majority
Of the Congress.-H. N. T..
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
Revise the Tariff Law.

A Republican tariff law has always
been the harbinger Of general pros
perity and satisfactory living con
ditions. We pledge such a wise re-
vision Of duties on imports as will
open new avenues and increase the
rewards Of the artisan and farmer.
resulting in an equilibrium Of in
terest between producer and con-
sumer and which. while slowly re-
ducing prices, will yet be satisfac-
tory to all.-G. o. S.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
Uphold Our Sovereignty

Unless there are reasons to the
contrary not known to the general
public, we believe the Mexican gov
ernment and people should be re-
quired to respect our citizens and
our sovereignty at once-either
through fear or friendship.-F. n.
Parks, Norwich, N. Y.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
Abolish the Electorate

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: 1t looks as though either the
Republican or Democratic party in
tends to adopt program of economy
IN national government. Assuming
that the Republican party will adop.
such program. allow me to suggest
at least one economy plank" viz.
the dong away with the system Of
electors" at our Presidential elec.
tions. JULIUS REICH
III Nermilyea Avenue. New York
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
No Entanglin9 Alliance.

The Republican party in its foreign
policy will be guided and instructed
by the wise councils of the founders
OF the Republic and will not involve
the people in any alliance which does
not guarantee absolute freedom
on domestic questions. 1t further
states that it thoroughly approves
the action Of the Senate in refusing
to become a party to a league Of
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
Let the People Rule

We advocate an amendment to the
Federal Constitution to submit all
future constitutional amendments
directly to the people, acceptance to
depend on majority vote: also
making it a punishable crime for
citizen to fail to vote without leriti-
mate reason in every state and ma
tlonal election;-A. D. Higgins, North
Cohocton, N. Y. VA
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
Scientific Budget System

We favor scientific budget sys-
tenn for national finance, placing re-
sponsibility in the Executive, and
further advocate reorganizing and
coordinating the various administra
tive departments Of the government
now duplicating effort or working at
cross purposes.-D. F. H., Saratoga
SPRINGS. ". Y
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
Justice in Mexico

The Republican party pledges it,
self to exact full justice for all
Americans on Mexican soil and will
back it's demands by armed invasion
If need Bee. Costleigh, POI Clifton
Avenue, Newark, N. ].
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15

and to fit them for their duties as the
guardians of our treasured principles.
+ frederick W. Hendrickson, Bay
side, N. Y.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15

ability and courage to lead US along
the strait and narrow path of po-
liticel virtue.
MORTON KOMINERS.
9l9 St. Marks Avenue. Brooklyn.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
Military Traininu

We favor military training as a
highly educational policy tending to
the proper development into effective
manhood of the youth of our nation.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
Some Suggested Planks
among M mass Republican platform are the fo,

nations without Americanizine res
ervations.-Louis E. Collier, Sill West
169th Street, New York City.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-21
IS THIS YOUR TYPE?
THE JoRDAENs BEAUTY,
By MARIE LaRooUE.
kCopyright, 1920. Mcclure syndicate.) }

Don't imagine that, just because
your cheeks are round and bloom
ing and your figure plump to ro-
tundity, you forfeit claim to beauty.
1t Is absurd to let your ivory
skinned lithe-formed sister carry
off all the laurels. For there are
all types of beauty and every type
has its admirers.
Jordaens was one of the most
gifted of all Flemish painters and
no painter ever depicted better the
type of exuberant, simple, peasant
beauty that one finds even to this
day here and there among all
classes of the Belgians. In fact 1t
is a type that is characteristic of
the peasant of the North OF Europe
round of contour, full throated,
with blooming cheeks and fiaxen
hair. ~. ,..-
Jordaens found his inspiration in
the person of his wife Katherine
Van MORT, whom he married over
800 years ago. The woman OF
Jordaens," says one Of his COM
mentators, 'is a triumph, but a de-
lirious triumph, a dithyrambic poem
of red and white fleshtints, Of vol
uptuous form, of exuberant VI
vacity, OF gesture and movement"
And this was Jordaen's wife-who
appears again and again in his
paintings and who was the inspira-
tion for one Of his most celebrated
canvasses, called "Girl with a Par
rot" Concerning this exuberant
beauty, one critic SAID that she
could carry of a hogshead of
beer"
"Oh, the delightful creature" he
continues. she is one of the kind
needed in the country to carry bas-
kets. Of fruit In her bare arms. TO
gather the purple grapes, to
brighten the garden. to enliven the
home. Her hair is like sheaf or
ripe grain: her cheeks have the
firmness and bloom of an apple.
When pure-blooded Flemings are
beautiful they suggest the forbid
den fr6tti
The Washington herald., 1920-05-21
by Courier" :. : e: O. HENRY Ry

The messenger stood before the
lady.
DE gent says he's had de ski
bunk put on him widout no cause.
He says he's no bum guy: and.
lady. yer read dat letter. and I'll
bet yer he's a white sport, all
right"
The young lady unfolded the
letter. somewhat doubtfully, and
read it.
Dear DR.. Arnold: want to
thank you for your most kind
and opportune aid to my daughter
last Friday evening. when she
was overcome by an attack of
servatory at Mrs. Waldron's re-
ception. Had you not been near
to catch her as she fell and to
render proper attention, we might
have lost her. / would be glad
IL you would call and undertake
the treatment of her case.
Gratefully yours.
Robert Ashburton.
The young lady refolded the
letter, and handed it to the boy.
DE gent wants an answer"
said the messenger. What's de
word?"
The lady's eyes suddenly flashed
on him. bright, smiling and wet.
Tell that guy on the other
bench she said. with a happy.
tremulous laugh, that his girl
wants him"
Copyright. 1870, by Wheeler Syndicate, Inc }
The Washington herald., 1920-05-21
Excellent Advice
By DOROTHY DIX
Copyright, 1870.
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc

children and home than women do
The bachelor with an income thai
enables him to go in good society
and live in luxury does a little
figuring, and ascertains that what
Is plenty for one is scant rations
for two, to say nothing of a pos.
sible four or five.
He has his pretty rooms, artist
cally furnished. He can afford a
little car, perhaps. He belongs tc
good club. He dresses we'll. He
Is in demand for dinners and the
aters and weekend parties in the
homes of the rich, for the man who
is not tagged by a superfiuous wo-
man is a jewel above price to
hostesses.
If he marries all of this must be
sacrificed. He must live in a small
fiat or a suburban cottage. He
must furnish it cheaply. He must
live among people who are often
ignorant and uncultivated. His
wife must be a domestic drudge
She must dress shabbily, as he
must He will be asked no more to
the fine homes where his bachelor.
hood was his card of admission.
Such being the case, Is it any
wonder that he takes'a long. lin
gering look at the cakes and ale
OF his single estate before he gives
them up? And then decides to hang
onto them, and let matrimony go
But when the bachelor doesn't
marry it isn't fair to lay the blame
on the girls, and say that they de-
mand too many luxuries. No man
really considers the woman when
he makes his decision to stay un.
wed He is considering his own
tastes and comforts. He is think.
Ing OF his own back and tummy.
Far more women would take the
risk of poverty for the sake of love
than men. but they never have the
opportunity to show that they put
sentiment above an automobile, anc
would rather go clothed in romance
than in silk attire. Men don't give
them the chance. The men dom
propose and, after all. it is thew
VINO settle the matrimonial cues
ton. The most sentimental ana
least grating girl in the world
can't drag a man to the altar
against his will.
No. Bachelors must find some
better excuse for staying single
than that girls won't marry any
man who isn't rich. I dare, and
double dare, any one of them to put
the matter to proof by proposing
to the next nice young woman ne
fancles-but doesn't ask to marry
him.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-21
Facts Fiction Fashions and Features Of Interest to Woen
Daily Horoscope

Although conflicting planetary In
fiuences mark this day It should
be reasonably fortunate. While
Mercury. Jupiter and Venus are all
in benefic aspect. Mars. Uranus and
Saturn are adverse.
So complex are the various d.
rectIons of the stars in their effects
on human nature that unrest. un-
certainty and discomfort are con-
stantly fomented.
Clear though and positive decis-
ions are dificult during this gov
ernment OF the stars. which affects
political as we'll as commercial con-
ditions.
Publicity comes under the most
favorable conditions at this time
and it will be more and more used
by all classes Of men and women.
Newspapers are subject to Q sway
promising large returns after mid
summer, when action against some
combination of capital will greatly
benefit them.
During this rule of the stars 1t
is held fortunate to begin on the
working out OF plans dreamed
under a different swing.
Women have the best sort Of 4
leading at this time and will come
success will be encouraging. but
they will not have many offices
thrust upon them, for Venus Is read
as making them tributary to mems
glory. even though times have
changed.
Again agitation and even scandal
relating to something connected
with the army are prognosticated-
Storms 'and accidents to shipping
are prognosticated for the summer
months when there will be a great
deal Of foreign travel at extraor-
dinary expense.
Although many hopes of fall in
prices have been held out there
will be no appreciable change for
many months, astrologers declare.
Insanity and dementia will not
ably increase during the hot
weather. which should be a period
of calm thought and wise conser-
vation Of strength.
Persons whose birthdate II is
should not quarrel or go to law.
They should attend to business,
safeguard health and avoid changes.
Children born on this day may
be rather QVick-tempered and diff
flcult to manage. They should be
trained to self-control. for they are
likely to have great possibilities
The Washington herald., 1920-05-21

Spring fever. that insidious un-
maker of empires, is a very real
disease. 1t attacks both sexes alike,
but creates havoc principally with
the heads of families. Commercial
enterprises droop. stocks fuctuate.
and Offices are full of drones. From
the wailing of many wives we gath
er that mankind is about to change
his job. He has decided that what
has to be can not be. The trouble
he thinks is with his boss" or the
policy of his house-arything. in
fact. but himself. and that he will
make a change"
Il trust that this article Is being
printed on the financial page or
near the baseball score, for what
I say is to the ears Of men alone. }
acute attack. Any physician will
tell you that 1t is always wise not
to operate until the disease recedes.
Your trouble is spring fever at its
height. You are in a mental rut
If you had a hobby last year. the
newness has probably worn off. Get
another ore. Get it soon and put
all this superfuous energy into rid
ing your hobby.
The great out-of-doors calls-of
course it does, but 1t is a siren
voice of srring-you can not drop
your bookkeeping, your stock tick
er, your advertising campaign to
follow her bidding. You must lash
yourself to the mast Of common
sense with a fine fascinating hobby
or you will be lost Go hiking.
horseback riding, or plant a gar
den. Try something you have not
done before. or spring will get you
il you don't watch out"
Copyright. 1920, by The NC syndieste.) }
The Washington herald., 1920-05-21
BARREL DRIVE GEDDES TO GIVE
FINISHED HERE G. W. U.ORATION
Salvation Army Reports In.
dicate District Quota
Not Oversubscnbed.

The Salvation Army's 1920 annual
appeal for $4,000 came to a close
at midnight last night. With re-
ports from many committees still
out it is impossible 10 estimate the
amount raised. However. the head
quarters committee does not believe
Washington has subscribed its
quota
Volunteer workers will devote
most of today TO collecting the bar
rels containing contributions
A mass meeting will be held Sun
day afternoon at o'clock in the
Howard Theater. Seventh and T
streets northwest, under the au-
spices of the colored branch of the
Salvation Army. The community
band will play.
Among the speakers will be the
Rev. w. II. Jernigan, D. D., Com
mandant Elmer Johnson, in charge
of all Salvation Army work in
Washington; Adjutant ]. Roberts,
colored commander here. and Will
lam B. Westlake. chairman of the
1920 appeal.