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The Washington herald., 1920-11-30
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The Washington herald., 1920-11-30
Scouts Band Adopts Poem.

The Boy Scout Band of Washing
ton has adopted the following verses
which give the purposes of the or
ganization:
The Washington herald., 1920-11-30
Platform Brief.

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New-York tribune., 1920-03-28
Both Parties Expected
To Ignore Prohibition
Pleas Made for Stand That
Will Embrace Policies Rather
Than a Man

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: When the Republican and
Democratic national conventions con-
vene to nominate candidates and to
formulate platforms the political and
governmental question of most vital
interest will no doubt be national pro-
hibition.
Yet it is a safe prediction that nei-
ther platform will have a word to say
on the subject. This illustrates the
fundamental weakness and inefficiency
OF party government as it has been de-
velopcd in our country. Political par
ties. instead Of advocating policies
which will be of benefit to the people,
merely seek issues which will command
votes.
Notwithstanding the long history OF
both the great parties, the many ques-
tions they have advocated and put into
practice, it is an undeniablc fact that
issues have always been subordinated
either to men or to vote-getting plat
forms upon which these men might
stand
Why should not the Republican party
assume that attitude now? If it had
the courage to do that there are hun
dreds of thousands of intelligent and
thinking men who would follow it--men
who are sick and tired Of platitudes
and meaningless platform promises,
men who know that it is Of secondary
Importance which particular individual
is President, but that fixed, we'll de-
fined, broad policies of government,
firmly followed and consistently and
honestly enforced, are what, above all
things, are needed for our country.
CASTNER BROWDER.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-28
Just Recognition for
World Var Veterans
Called Nations Dut,
To the Editor of The Tribune

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: definite stand must be taken
for benefits to be given to our ex-
service men. A similar stand was
taken by Republicans upon demand of
Civil War veterans under Harrison
(1S88), as opposed to refusal of recog-
milton of these demands by Cleveland.
VI multitude of bills with this pur-
pose in mind at least two stand out
prominently. The land grant prop
osltion, while aiding ex-service men,
would directly affect national wealth
by further development and utilization
OF our present natural resources. An
other very fair and popular bill is
awarding of bonus, amount to be
proportional to length of service. AL
most universal support of such meas
ures would be insured.
A plank should definitely provide for
universal military service. The con-
clusion of the great war does not
terminate our policy of preparedness.
L. B. M.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-28
Training for Those
Physically Ha,,<Iicaped

10 the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: State and Federal aid for our
disabled men is one of the finest things
than can be done at the present time.
Seldom have we been more liberal in
various welfare drives. Seldom have
the disabled had such good chance.
We have in the United States more
! than 100000 deaf or dumb men.
women and children, to say nothing Of
the sightless. Many of these disabled
persons are really far more intelligent
than those who are normal in physical
respects. Should not they be given
special training so that thew can be
made fit for all manner of competition /?
What would you think of a government
that took care Of it's horses, cows. dogs.
chickens and even the elephants in the
zoo and at the same time does not offer
real training for handicapped men and
women who can be made economically
independent?
II you were unable to follow your
former occupation through accident
would you like to be told that you we're
abnormal and incompetent?
Can we not give the deaf, the
manned or the blind q real show in
llte! Do you not think the political
party that announced it was willing to
help, the disabled of the United States
would get the votes of those who really
want to build up our great country ;
B. YORKSTONE HOGG,
/ Fort Pierce, Fla.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-28
|Action, Not Words,
f AdUOcated in Fight
Z To Vim World Trade

ITO the Editor of The Tribune.
T. Sir: The Republican Administration
always has stood for the protective
tariff. which has secured and insured a
reasonable profit for American produce.
1.-The stabilizing effect of trade has been
<recognized through history as a power
ful factor in the successful reconstruc-
.>tion of any country.
=, 1t has been vividly demonstrated by
the Russian revolution and by the
sSociaistic upheaval in Germany that
the time has come for action, not for
words. In the last four years words
s.have so often substituted for deeds
that the words themselves have lost
their original meaning.
= The Republican party must secure
through it's usual policies the rights of
domestic and foreign trade. This can
:>only be accomplished by intelligent or
1eanization of national and interna-
%.tional commerce. America has been
the nation least affected by the war.
Consequently a large responsibility
rests on the government ethically, po-
Sfitlcally and financially. This is not
only an unprecedented opportunity for
!. improving and enlarging our own trade,
ssbut 1T is also channel through which
I'VE can promote rational ideas of
democracy and ultimately restore order
s5to chaotic world.
z ELEANOR WHITING.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-28
Omen Door Needed
In Labor Crisis
Shortage attributed to
Defects in Methods of
Admitting Foreigners
o the Editor of The Tribune.

l Jne CIulJOT OF Inc IrlDunc.
Sir: There is great cry of labor
shortage. Why not open the gates and
let labor come in? Authorities claim
that the war has shut off 100000 i'm
migrants. 1t is from that class thav
our steelworkers, ironworkers and coal
miners are drawn. The number of for
eign- born workmen in these and allied
industries is said to range from SO to
72 per cent of the total working force.
After the recent storm it was almost
impossible to get men to clear the
highways Why? Because this work
was all done by foreigners, and for
eigners are growing scarcer every day.
To put all the blame for the present
unrest" on the foreign element is un-
just. Foreign Drawn and foreign brain
have both contributed to the growth
Of this country.
AS for radcalism and revolutionary
activities, close study of the subject
will reveal that the real leaders as a
rule are native Americans. Therefore,
ye leaders of the Republican party, re-
wise the immigration laws; adopt a
policy that will encourage the kind of
immigration adapted to our needs.
The foreigner was good enough to
fight beside the American soldier. He
is good enough to work with him.
JULIUS REICH.
121 Vermilyea Avenue, New York
Citv
New-York tribune., 1920-03-28
Victory Seen in
Platform Founded
On Social Reform
Pork Barrel Politics and
Waste Must Be Eliminated
From All Plans of the
Party to Obtain Results

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Plattudinous promises or prac-
tical principles? Which make the best
platform for progressive political
party?
Compare former Republican and
Democratic platforms point for point,
and it will be Enthusiastically clear that
they do not differ very materially in
the fundamental principles set forth.
Hitherto the platforms of the great
political parties have been too largely
devices for catching votes. The little
strength that the Socialist party has
been able to muster has been due in no
small part to the fact that it has at
gram for social reform-a radically
unsound program, to be sure, but
nevertheless an actual program.
The war has changed the political
not be fooled very long by mere plati-
tudinous promises, however alluring
and attractive they may be. Progress
SiNSo everywhere Will WelCOule q pldt-
form built around practical principles
Of social reform.
Let these principles be as conserva-
tive as you please. True conservatism
is liberalism. 1t is the very antithesis
of all forms of extremism. Every ele-
ment of any considerable value in our
civilization is the product of exceed
ingly slow and gradual evolution.
IT we were true to the spirit of our
Revolutionary fathers, would we toll
crate the pork-barre politics and
wasteful extravaganza and inefficiency
that now exist? Before national edu-
cation can become the powerful bull
walk of our Americanism that it should
be this needless extravaganza must be
curbed, we must have budget system
and we must make adequate financial
provisions for a new and comprehen-
sive system of decentralization.
Consider merely the present tremcn-
dous economic waste resulting from
thousands and thousands Of idle stu
dents, fully capable of teaching eemen-
tary grades in their surplus time and
actually in need of such practical ex-
perience; while at the same time many
of these Identical elementary grades
are suffering from lack Of teachers on
account of the general exodus from
this field. Here is condition which
cries out for reform and which will
continue to be a menace to American
ism until some great political party
comes to the rescue.
W. A. STREET.
600 West 1920 Street.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-28
Federal Bureau
To Train Aliens
Is question
Widespread Campaign in
Americanism Proposed
to Give Foreign Born
Right View of Patriotism
Let Them Cooperate
State, County and Civic
Aid Urged to Make
System a Big Success

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Inculcating patriotism, and that
is the great, living theme of Anne erican-
ization, is largely a spiritual process;
fact universally recognized in the
earlier and purer days of the Republic.
In the old days immigrants were
readily assimilated into American
thought and institutions. To-day too
many of our foreign-born residents
arc prone to think of themselves as
isolated national groups and to live ac
cordingly.
Compulsory education is good
working basis. Restricting illiteracy
is merely preliminary stage for the
consummation of Americanization.
knowledge, that is to say, mere head
spirit that handles it. Americaniza-
tion work should be both educational
and inspirational.
Let us bring to bear on our alien pop
ulation those influences which make
for four-square Amcricanism. They
must be made to realize, to feel that
we are actuated by the principle of
helping them to help themselves. The
government should in every possible
way inspire and stimulate state,
county and civic activities in this great,
beneficent work. 1t would be perfectly
practicable to establish and maintain
under Federal authority propaganda
bureau for the express purpose of
spreading the gospel of Americanism.
AS practical help in reaching our
alien people We should enlist tho SYM
pathetic cooperation of organizations
formed of the foreign born citizens.
FRANK ELLIS BEBOUT.
544 North Tenth Street, Philadelphia.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-28
Would Abolish
Electoral College
AS Undemocratic
Declared Ancient Relic
and Unnecessary Repe-
tition of Registering
Choice of the People
To the Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: l advocate the abolishment of
the Electoral College. 1t is not demo
cratic, for, while it's intention is to
carry out the wishes of the voters
there is far too wide latitude for in
justice, either Intentional or inherent,
in such an antiquated system.
There are two perfectly simple but
clear and convincing reasons why the
Electoral College should be intcrrcd:
l. If it's sole purpose for existence
is, as claimed and admitted, to confirm
the votes Of the people, then it is an
absolutely useless and unnecessary
repetition of that verdict, already ex-
pressed at the polls.
2. If it does not reflect the opinion
of the. people, then, indeed, it is dam
gerous and unworthy instrument, fully
deserving to be rcpudiatcd as contra
dictory to the results of the election
and subversive Of true justice.
Either argument is conclusive. There
was a time, when the states were few
and in restricted area, when the Elec-
toral College was advisable. But. to-
day, with many more states and such
an extent Of territory, there is too
much opportunity for miscarriage of
the peoples choice.
To quote few instances where the
vote in the college was disproportion-
ate to the vote at the polls: In 1912
Taft received more than 5000, 900 votes.
yet he carried only one state. In 1916,
had Wilson lost California, he would
have lost the election by two votes,
despite the fact he had plurality of
about 100000 over Hughes. Also, the
Hayes Tilden fasco Of 1872 would not
have occurred, with its reversal of the
election result. 1t is in accordance
with the spirit of the times that such
an obsolete relic as the Electoral Col
legc should be abolished.
WILLIAM S. SCHAEFER.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-28
Impartial Justice
Needed in America
Enforcement of Present
LaaUs Urged to Rout
Discomfort of People

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: What the people of the United
States should distinctly apprehend is
the true inwardness of the popular
catch word of to-day, "Americanism. :"
Is "Americanism" the theory or the
practice of our system of government
The former is directly antagonistc to
the latter. At an unlimited expendi-
ture Of lives and resources, we have
been speeding the splendid hope of
democracy for foreign peoples.
At the same time we are presenting
at home the sorry spectacle of neg
lecting to take even initial steps to
put democracy into our national life.
Our citizens, as rule, are given
neither equality before the law nor
equality of opportunity, economic or
Industrial
There are sections of the country
where the primary lessons about the
rights of man never have been mas
tered; whore the sanctity of law is
dlsregarded; where property, liberty
and life are held at a discount.
The political party controlling the
affairs of the nation should see to it
that existing laws are enforced Justly
and impartially.
The revolution in ideals and senti-
ments, coincident with the latest and
most ruthless of wars is still in prog
ress. In the universal settlement for
a worlds peace, equal, exact. impair
tial justice must be maintained. Other
wise the spirit of dissatisfaction and
resentment now already kindled never
will be quenched while shadow of
cause exists for its activity. The
final outcome Of such spirit is the de-
morallzatlon of the people, the disinte-
grafton of the Republic,
MARITCHA r. LYONS.
545 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-28
TUT AIYICFTtdII OCuElCU
Must Vibrate With Liberty for
Self and NeiohbOrs

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: To be an American is not to be-
long to a race of people but to polit-
ical deal. Blood has nothing to do
with being an American. There are 100
per cent Germans born in America, and
there are many Irishmen born under
the Stars and Stripes. There are Amer
leans born all over the world but do not
know it until they come to America
and get the opportunity of self express
sion and enjoy the benefits Of what
America stands for.
1t is possible for full blooded for
eigner to be a 100 per cent American,
and for an American born to be 100
per cent foreigner. Why? Because
Americanism is not born or created in
the blood, but in the heart. And the
heart Of man is the man.
Now then, what is an American? An
American is a person whose heart and
soul vibrate with liberty for himself
and his fellow man.
LOUIS LENGYEL.
27 Cedar Street Saranac Lake N V
New-York tribune., 1920-03-28
Peaceful Solution
OF the Nations Ills
Is Basis of Appeal

To the Editor of The Tribune.
-. .s, slr: The American people have
because the idea of free self-govern.
ment always has been strong enough
TO TO BRING together majority in whom
faith in republican form of govern
ment was such that nothing could shake
1T. The Republican party was born at
life. A'' '"A
We believe the time is at hand when
we should again take the initiative in
bringing together those of our people
who are determined that political and
ECONOMIC peace shall prevail every-
where. We are confident that the love
OF country chat. prompted so many of
them to respond to our call in 1860 is
not dead, and believing that by our
united effort we can again do the cause
OF llnerty and progress real service,
we ask all good citizens to Join us in
a peaceful solution of the problems
that confront us to-day.
FRED N. PARKS.
Norwich. N v
New-York tribune., 1920-03-28
Good, TO Triumph,
Must Be Militant
Euil Must Be attacked
With Weapons of Right,
He Says, TO. Crush Reds


To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The proposed sedtion bill has
aroused so much national comment
that the Republican party must take
some definite stand on the matter of
suppressing seditfous literatu This
republican form of government is en-
tircly dependent on the constant bal
ance of social and individual rights.
Every man possesses the individual
right of free speech, but when this
right interferes with our social right
to domestic tranquility it must be
limited.
No man should have the right to
advocate the overthrow Of this gov
ernment by force and be able to do it
with impunity. The American people
have judged against anarchism and
Bolshevism, and in this republic the
will of the majority must be upheld.
America is very particular as to just
what immigrants are allowed to enter
this country. Yet no provision is made
TO prevent these aliens from becoming
such characters as would have been de-
barred in the first place. The govern
ment must prevent the ignorant immi-
grant from being infected with the
insidious red disease. If we paralyze
the arm waving the red flag the flag
must fall. America owes it to her own
people and the immigrants to suppress
this propaganda.
History is representation of strife
between good and evil. The good al
ways has been triumphant, but it has
had to be militant. Evil must be fought
with its own weapons. We cannot
smilingly say fright will triumph" The
right has never won out when it sat
passively by and watched. Our insti-
tutions have been attached. The Re-
publican party can satisfy the people
of America by accepting the challenge.
Princeton University. H. H. S.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-28
Fair-Minded AItruism Giuen as Cure
For Problems Of Capital and Labor

To the Editor o
be solved by No
to control million
/ - 01~"- w
real key to the situation lies the development
to live the ethics industry
must likewise be replaced by atruism F
All this difficult state
toward
II teachings public
undergo a valuable cafca o ~ sSNe' VIII
essential the newre azation
retain the
Snsed t S Judges Of unassaabe integrity should
shoula De
eNceR,ona R should their
otner Fellow Willingness modify
nan ana deal of help
Vow Vort peace. j. w. FRIEDMAN.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-28
Life Insurance Tar
Classed as Unjust
To the Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Our government permits
deductions from income and inheri-
tance taxes for contributions to
organized charities operated for re-
ligious, charitable, scientific or edu-
cational purposes, or for the pre-
vention Of cruelty to children or
animals; but imposes a tax on pre-
miums paid for life insurance or
the proceeds of life policies.
Of all public welfare, life insur-
ance is the. greatest. 1t is the
almoner of widows and the pro-
tector of orphans.
The Republican party pledges it.
self to amend the income and in
heritancc tax laws so that all money
paid to or paid by life insurance
companies will be forever exempt
from taxation. P. w. COOK.
'91 William Street, New York City.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-28
Fourteen Planks Outlined
In This Concise Platform

TO the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: l submit this platform for the
Republican party:
Inc Republican party will Jail known
protlteers in the necessaries of life.
Establish national budget system.
Ratify peace treaty with Lodge res
ervations.
Establish an industrial relations
court. -0N0
Provide strict immigration.
Extend the Federal good roads svs-
tenn. SS''
Provide greater financial aid in public
school education. r"4AS
Refrain from mixing in purely En-
ropean and Asiatic politics.
Enforce strict Interpretation of the
! Monroe Doctrine. SAA'
Conserve natural resources.
ing. 'ia'"-
tuition. o"'''-
| ties. p'S oS'A'-
Make everybody 100 per cent Ameri-
can by making good this platform.
PAUL T. ROBARTS.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-28
Legal Machine
Still Too Good
For aste Box
Constitution That Has S,..,
the Test So Long ShonlSS S
Be Repaired if l. Fail
to Function, He Holaa '
Skilled Workers Needed
Only Men With Intim.,,.
knowledge of Princ;nlsss
Should Attempt the Iob
To the Editor of The Tribune

10 the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: If / had piece of co,,.r
machinery, old. but still useful. and a.. y
that machine seemed to be LOSING ..r =
thing of its efficiency, I doph. - ,
would lose faith in the machine ;,s..
Rather would I question the fusl A' -.
the oil l was using, or ner,.
would suspect that some one had g..
pered with it.
If, however, ] was forced :.
that there was something wrong W.,
the machine. would not submit !, ,.~
repairs to any but the mos. sl;,.,
mechanic. l would wish to assprs ~
self that ne had intimate knowledg. =.
the principles Of mechanics and o..
he had respect for that which ...
proved.
Let us drop the figure Of spe.ch :.
is not mine. l think apologies srs d,. =.
the Constitution, for it is NOT ~ sse
made machine. This Consti.st;on' MAJ. !.
the crystallization Of political nr;,.; -
pies, forming through many as.- vsas.
With but few exceptions, the vsr;o". .
sections of the Constitution .oas rs.oss
only the experience of the mast +.
is not spontaneous outgrowth Of .sa
days following the Revolution. 7. j.
an evolution. This is why Wa rsv.r
ence it. e''
Now, if the trainers of the conxs.,
ton did not create it, still less did r.
OF the present generation. We N.
herited it. 1t is ours to use. But Il Il
held by US IN entail.
New times, new conditions9 v.
But there are certain fundamen,sl
the principles of mechanics and that
changes IN externals. True il is that
the Constitution itself provides a
means of amendment We should bold
fast to that which we know to be rood
even with some imperfections of d.
,, tail, rather than embark upon a nol;cv
of change which might lead to radical
ism and cost all.
To-day radicalism is RAMPANT On,
Constitution is our security.
W. E. THOMAS.
161 South Arlington Avenue Ea,.
Orange, N. J.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-28
Reserve Officers Training
Best Army Policy. Is View

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
I. Sir: This country should adopt for
it's future safety not universal military
training, but instead the training Of an
adequate number of officers for re-
serve.
The strength showed by Germany in
the World War was due not to it's
Previously trained soldiers, but to its
previously trained officers. The lack
OF a sufficient number of trained Off
GERS was the weakness of the Allies.
Several years are required to train
thoroughly an officer. Several months
will suffice for a soldier.
The high education that necessarily
must go with this training would far
outweigh the disadvantages of being
in reserve.
Palisade, N. J.