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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-02
Tax System, Held
Blo1U at Thrift
Policy That viii Make
Rich Bear Great Share
OF Burden Is Proposed
To the Editor of The Tribune.

o the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: AS step toward the lowering of
the high cost of living the reform of our
present taxation system warrants con-
sideration. Certain facts are obvious
in this connection. Taxes should bear
heavier on the rich than on the poor.
They should be levied with the min
imum amount Of discomfort to the
citizen and the government. They
should be collected SO that the ex-
penses are not excessively large.
What is wrong with our present
system of taxation?
The present system pays a premium
on extravaganza and discounts thrift.
The present system of taxation is a
hindrance rather than all incentive to
increased production. Excess profits
are conhscated from successful con-
Germs, instead of being sunk into the
production. Large profits do not neces-
the pockets Of the ultimate consumer.
The present system of taxation does
not cope with the "unearned mere
ment" of land. Leaving out govern
mental monopolies, all wealth comes
primarily from the land and it's de
veelopment. The value of land is de-
pendent upon the development of the
community surrounding il.
A system of taxation should be de-
vised in which extravaganza is heavily
taxed and thrift honestly encouraged.
Increased production should not be
stunted by excessive taxation. One
and only one tax on an article should
be levied so far as possible. Propa-
ganda for direct taxation should be
started. Finally tax should be levied
upon the holding Of land exclusive OF
the owners improvement) the value
Of which has been created by the COM
munity at large.
F. B. MLAUGHL1N.
Beta House, Hamilton, n. y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-02
Mania for Less
Work and Higher
Wages a Menace
Laws to Protect Capital
From Labor, as Well as
Those That Will Operate
the Other Way, Demanded

10 the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The public is waiting for some
one to solve the labor problem. It is
not one that can be dealt with easily.
but some solution will have to be found
soon. There must be means of nre-
venting, or lessening, the great suffer
ing and waste of time and money
caused by prolonged and widespread
strikes, of which the recent railroad
strike is an example.
SO long as the labor unions use their
power merely to secure protection we
cannot complain, but when they use it
TOR no other reason than to satisfy a
craving for gold we have every right
to protest, for we-the public-are the
ones who have to bear the burden of
higher wages. shorter hours and the
corresponding increase Of prices.
Ihere exists growing mania among
employees to earn as much and work as
little as possible. Men who can scarce
ly read or write their own names de-
mand forty hourweek and wages that
turn our university instructors green
" I'LL SliNJ' 1oue ldDOI IL not alone at
fault, for capital commits such crimes
as selfshness, greed, deception and con-
splracy. Both are equally guilty of
protiteerlng, one in wages, the other in
prices.
Our laws are inadequate for dealing
with the situation, and capital and
labor will continue to fight it out. We
cannot eliminate the question, but a
method Of controlling the great forces
involved must be worked out. Logically
this duty falls upon the government,
and therein lies the only hope of ever
controlling the labor situation.
We need severe laws to prevent cap
ital from taking unjust advantages Of
labor, and We must have laws equally
severe to protect capital from the un-
just demands of labor We also need a
permanent board Of labor, appointed
by the President and responsible to
him alone, to enforce the law and settle
disputes.
1t remains for the Republican party
to see that reforms are accomplished.
WILLIAM n. THRALL.
206 University Avenue, Ithaca, n. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-02
Alien Women
And Effect on
Ballot as Issue
Law Giving Foreign-Born
Wives of Citizens Right to
Participate in Elections
Said to Portend Danger
Fast Rule Set for Men
Suffrage Amendment Held
as Necessitating Similar
Restrictions ON Females

10 the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: In viewing the problem of the
foreign-born and the illiernte voter
most Of US have lost sight Of the fact
that the national woman suffrage
amendment will open an easy access
in the case of foreign born women to
exercise the most important right and
duty of citizenship. The status of for
eignborn men will remain unchanged.
but immigrant women will find it an
easy matter to become voters simply
by marrying citizen.
1t is an accepted theory of our law
that marriage of female citizen of
any other nation to an American citizen
confers citizenship on the wife. As
soon as the suffrage amendment be-
comes effective this will carry with it
the right to vote. 1t takes no prophetic
eye to discern that unless measures be
taken to avert this foreign born wo-
man, through the simple expedient of
marriage, can almost upon her arrival
IN this country exercise the suffrage,
even though she be totally ignorant Of
our laws, our customs and our politics.
There are in existence now rather
stringent laws regarding the admit
lance OF foreign-born men to citizen
ship and the attendant right to vote.
The national suffrage amendment WI
make it necessary to enact similar
laws for married women of foreign
nativity. Perhaps it will be impracti-
cable to change the rule that marriage
to an American citizen confers citizen
ship. Steps should be taken to with
hold the ballot from women of foreign
birth until they comply with the same
residential and educational qualifica-
tions now demanded of foreign-born
men. L. NJ s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-02

plow' 1t can get behind the who pushes the pillow
and give him all the moral support he needs. It can
give MN square deal and receive a square deal in
return II 1t focuses its attention upon what happens
from the time the food leaves the farm to the time it
reaches the consumer Public sentiment will encourage
production by eliminating waste in distribution. Pub
nc sentiment can put an end to the evil that enables
distributors to receive IS per cent of whatever goes
into the cost Of milk and potatoes and oil food COM
modities Can the Republican party direct its ener-
gles toward an issue fundamental than this?
The cost Of distribution must be lowered: It must
be smpied At present the farmer receives too lit
e the consumer pays too much; the distributors grow
la' on ooth NO useless employee should be retained
to add to the cost of distribution Eliminate the use
less members, the surplus everywhere and give them
an opportunity to turn to production in the factory
on the 1arm 1t Is not right that six-tenths should
be engaged in redistribution and only four-tenths in
production. These proportions should be reversed
What an opportunity is here for leaders of the right
type to encourage production by fighting the waste in
dlstrlputon- REX A. COLLINGS
33 North Maple Avenue East Orange =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-02
To-Day's Prize Letter


To the Editor Of The Tribune:
s'r: The American people have been repeatedly &C.
~ ekiec'lng 'he greater thingsthe intellectual,
.e ail's''c and the spirtualand concentrating too
"ho'ehear'edly upon mundane matters Whether or NOT
.he accusation is just. there is no way for people
W A'.eho 10 the greater things until it can cease
worrying about the fundamental basic ones the ones
upon winch life itself depends: food, clothing hous-
lns' 1uei and health. We worrying about these
Ve SO much that we letting them take precedence
over the things that the real proof of peoples
growth and the real test of it's greatness
"hat more important issues be there than these
five o; ones, rather these five parts of the ono
Dig 1ssue Is either party focusing attention unon
them7 Certainly, the Republican party could not find
ve more Substantial planks to upon than these
we need leaders to show the way out to helm us
see light ahead The party which produces such leaders
will win and deserves to win
we read that underproducton is the cause of the
nigh cost If living, and that the next administration
shouo employ every facility at its disposal to stmu-
late greater production.
While the public may don overalls and nusb the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-02
Eleyenth-HOur
Entries Swell
Contest Total
Readers Who Posted Their
Letters Before Time Limit
Assured Full Considera-
ton of Judges in Awards
Survey on Wednesday
CAPITAL and Labor Seems
Certain of First Place
as Platform Issue

The rush of planks on the last day
swelled the total ballot in The
Tribune's National Republican plat
form planks contest considerably in ex-
Fridays mail from New York City
and near by brought 466 planks. The
total count 10 date. with readers in
mora remote sections presumably still
20 be heard from, is 1859. While it is
,mpracticable to publish at this time
any Of the late arrivals, contestants
ara assured that these contributions
will receive the same careful considera-
ton that is being bestowed on the
earlier ones.
There is every indication that the
announcement of the prize winners and
the publication of The Tribune's model
platform will not be delayed beyond
next Sunday, May 8. Making due al
lovance for tarrying mail, it is pur-
posed to give on Wednesday complete
survey In detail of all the issues SUBJ
mitted in the contest.
In the final voting the popularity Of
the ten leading issues was we'll sus-
tanned. On the face of incomplete re-
turns the issues of the platform may
be forecast:
l. Capital and labor.
Q. Foreign relations.
s. AmericariZation.
4. Army AMI navy programs.
5. Cost of living.
6. Constitutional reforms.
- 7. Bolshevism.
g. Education.
9. Conservation of national re-
sources.
10. Social legislation.
For the eleventh place, which is one
point removed from prize position, the
issues of administration reforms and
taxation are tied. with 222 votes each.
How justly The Tribune's readers
have emphasized the relative import
ance of issues in the Presidential cam
paign is legitimate subject for COM
ment. which it is hoped will be elected
at the proper time.
|. should be remarked that all the
issues were made by our readers
Time and again in the course of the
competition issues had to be changed
added or dropped. according to the in
Fiction of popular opinion,
Among the gratifying byproducts OF
the contest is the volume Of common
datory letters. Many Republicans give
expression TO q revival of spirit and
Of faith as q result of The Tribune e
daily symposium of opinion by the rank
and file as we'll as the leaders of the
party.
Day by day" writes one correspond
ent, 81 have been filed with wonder
as read the published results Of your
stirring the waters of civic interest
In my own case waning adherence tc
the Republican party was checked and
presently new glow Of hope came
upon me, so that now I admit myself
once more enrolled among those who
still believe the party will avail &c
meet ard master present conditions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-02
Place in World Affairs
j. S. Participation in Crea1
Movements Advocated

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: America has an unquestonable
interest in world affairs. Its ideas and
ideals are necessary to a handling Of
these affairs which will preserve legiti-
mate American interests.
1t should be one OF the aims Of the
Republican party to foster consistent
American participation in all world
movements, and the spread of Amer
can culture, not by force or by craft
but by publicity and voluntary adop-
ton, REID DAVIES.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-02
Educaticn Ciren as Cure
For Eyery 'sTsm" Er;st;,,o

TO the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIT: In advocating a national. stand.
&rdlzed, non-sectarian. conhpuIaor,
educational system, my theory is tha,
u VII! eventually cure nine-tenths Of
me 1sms of the day. Ignorance spells
Ghaos' disaster and retrogression te. q.
Russia. b
Coming generations will rule. With
out elementary schooling, no proper
understandlng of underlying principles
OF government and property ownership
can be acquired Instil in youths the
spirit OF the nationalist, as against
internationalism.
leach and encourage appreciation Of
the eariy struggles Of our ancestors IL
es'aoHshlng a successful, popular form
OF government
KENNETH MN. DICKEY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-02
Courage and Patience Stressed
In Dealing WITH Alien Problem,

To Of The TT bune.
Sir of will have to
problem element
national life neglected left TO
fate We had policy had policy all
With the persons suddenly opened
A for prohibition Of all
Of
tinguhng Of
population good
the spirit of Impotence.
The the Republican should be all efforts
life
thought
"a BARNET MOVER.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-02
Safeguarding Democracy

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: There are many ways in which
safeguards for our beloved land may be
manifested, but these will never be
perfected until We all are indoctrinated
with the idea and fact that we are in
tegral parts of this democracy.
We would recommend that in order
to secure this safety every citizen. ma
tive or foreign born, should study and
learn by heart the Declaration of indie
pendence and the Constitution of the
''' ADDISON v. wHITLoCK.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-02
1utelary Policy in Latin America
Considered Worthy OF Perm,anence
40 the Editor of The Tribune.

~ the Editor of The Tribune.
Experience interest OF all con-
o tuteary policy respect 10
vac addition against 1oes
men should build entente good ee"s
friendly nave no
mediation will do much suspicion ana proh
and confidence problem ana
hon action to the protection Oh
es and redress OF grievances
70 the
Colonial welbeing of the average c
'n and often additional problems for his govern
eh let OBTAIN
ner ana
s'0orates about the best hns VIC
sad 40 would be the question of possession ana COIL
uau liberal the natives
J. W.. F.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-02
Constitutional Rights

We reaftirm our faith in the Con-
sstitution as the supreme law of the
land. We believe that the only yav
to modify our basic form of govern.
ment is that provided by the Consti-
tuition itself under the head Of
amendments.' We condemn anv
practice, whether OF individuals or Of
bodies of men. that tends to brine
the Constitution into disesteem. We
recommend such amendments as NAV
De found necessary to insure our
continued enjoyment of free repre-
sentative government.-W. f. Thomas
l6l South Arlington Avenue, East
Orange n !
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-02
the Majority
b. Backing Constitution

To the Editor of the Tribune.
Sir: AS this government is the voice
minority and majority, the Repubn,
can party must pledge itself to uphold
the majority by supporting the Con-
stitution which expresses the govern
ment of the people, for the people. by
the people. I hear frequently such ex-
pressions: "The people are in the sad
de-" ut is the peoples, day"
Z / W
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-02
government in Mexico City
Backed by L. S. Demanded

~ e. the Editor of The Tribune.
or: My advocacy of policy Of rig
sruus support, even to the point of
a ain interference, of Mexican ad-
illustration favorable to this country
o Del, to be sound.
r, mere is little doubt that any
party which the United States chooses
70 support could easily win its way
70 power, and there is Just as little
Haouot that such government. backed
Q! an official declaration of the United
s S,a.es guaranteeing stability at all
sWGsts' could maintain itself until the
r r.e1ican people themselves began to
p.oht by the increased educational ad-
n Images, Increased commerce, etc.
""'ch would inevitably result.
n. II. B.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-02
Combat Spread Of Bolshevism

We feel morally justified and obi
gated to combat The spread of the
doctrines of Bolshevism, since we
consider them entirely alien and re-
pugnant to the principles of our Con-
stitution and the spirit of American
democracy. We believe in reform
only by constitutional method, and
all who propose the 'orceful over
throw of the government shall b.
dealt with summarly. Education
shall be enlisted on the side Of 10y
atty to our institutions and we shall
employ it to vitiate the effects of
Bolshevistic propaganda. strengthen
ing the peoples confidence in the GOV
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-02
Condemn Government Waste

We condemn the inetficiency and
extravaganza rampant in the soldiers
war risk insurance, occupational ed
ucation and other government bureaus
and apartments, and believing the
government should be first 10 set an
example, we pledge the Republican
party to inaugurate an efficient. bust
nessllke, economical administration
in all government dfpartn'e nts and
actlvities.-H. Edward Knies, SOL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-02
Abolish Death Penalty

There viii be law established IL
necessary oY amendment to tn, Cor
stltutlon, whereby the maximum pen
atty Tor capital crime shall De life
iin .)fisonmcn.. ANA tren rot in those
other cases where c.rcum tantial ev;-
dence is largely the basis of convjc-
ton, Pardon boards, if legally con-
stltuted. will have the right to rec
ommend pard on.-H. W. Hoover.
183 Boulevard, Bayonne, \. ].
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-02
Conserve Our Resources

Conservation of our natural re-
sources presses now for sound,
constructive policy. Prodigal con-
sumption of coal, oil and timber con-
fronts us. The present must answer
to the future if reforestation does
not keep pace with denuded wood,
the arid places are not made pro-
ductive, and water running to waste
is not harnessed for economic work.
Fred l.. Long, 116 Nassau Street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-02
A Value on CITIZENSHIP

The Republican party believes that
citizenship has been made too easy.
1t believes danger threatens from
our non-assimilated immigrants and
that restrictions should be placed
on the suffrage privileges extended
the newly naturalized. To this end
the party will endeavor to compel
and formulate definite plans of Am
ORGANIZATION which shall follow nat
uralization. the ballot with its gov
ernmental privileges to be the goal
or the process.-.Mrs. Margaret f.
Magee, 30 North Ninth Street, New
ark, \. J.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-02
University Of Politics

We desire to prepare our young
men and women for the proper solu-
ton of our national problems by es-
tablishing a university of politics at
Washington. the student body to be
composed of two high school gradu-
ates from each Congre ssionai dis
trict, selected by competitive OK
animation each year. whose expenses
will be paid by the government.
Upon graduation, we feel they Will
return to their homes as qualified,
governments.-Jose G. LAWYER. %
Second Avenue, North Pelham, N. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-02
Army and Navy Problems

We believe the United States
should continue the military train
ing first inaugurated at Plattsburg,
or some adequate system of training
soldiers and officers for the army
We believe that our army should be
the largest and our navy the most
efficient in the world. We recon-
mend revision of the court mar
tlal system and penalties now in
vogue. We recommend living wage
for vo.unteers.-William W Lapa-
NAL Room All, 1478 Broadway, New
York Citv.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-02
Rigid Enforcement of Laws

The Republican party pledges its
best efforts toward the rigid en-
forcement of all valid laws, espe-
cially all laws, statutes and reguia-
tons bearing upon the rights and
responsibilities Of all citizens Of the
United States and Of all aliens re-
siding in the United States. In the
rigid enforcement Of such laws lies
the surest test of their value, for
if-after fair trial--they are found
to be unpopular, by majority of the
citizens, they should be reconsid-
cred in order that they may be
amended or repealed. Andrew
Coats, 510 West 123d Street, New
York City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-02
Punishment of Profteers
I'm Foodstuffs Is Demanded

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Whereas food is vital, the
United States government should pros
ecute anybody guilty of the usurpation
OF food as negotiable commodity.
This plank in the Republican platform
will do away with food profiteers, who
make it very hard for American moth
ers to bring up good. strong healthy
babies because OF the premium on
| food. o
! Saugerties. N. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-02
Utilization of Rainfall
tha Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: In the control and regulation
of the natural resources of the country
there should be somebody to do the
planning 1t should be made bust
ness proposition and not political
activity. The conservation and utiliza-
ton Of rainfall are fundamental, and
the prosperity OF the country depends
upon an intelligent understanding of
this problesn and its efficient solution.
HENRY G.. WACHTMANN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-02
Equality in Citizenship

The Republican party believes in
the equality before the law of ali
citizens Of the United States, On land
or on sea, regardless of race or
color, as set forth in the Constitu-
ton, and pledges itself to enforce,
by appropriate legislation, TO the
utmost limit and with all Of the
power at its command, such articles
of the Constitution AZ have been VIC
lated, so that the humblest citizen
may be safeguarded ir all of his
rights and privileges as guaranteed
to him by that immortal instru-
ment.-H, A. Wallace.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-02
Woman in the Cabinet

We believe the wAnen voters of
the Republican party are entitled,
both because Of their civic intelli-
gence and political ability, to place
IN the Cabinet of the President of
the United States. We favor the es-
Enlistment of new portfolio, the
Department of Public Welfare. whose
secretary shall be a woman And
we give the pledge of the Republican
party. assembled in national conven-
ton for the realization Of this plan.
Constance Freeman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-02
Economic Adjustment

We recognize the imperative need
for economic adjustment involving
the increased production of essen
tial commodities and avoidance of
waste. We favor adequate wages
for labor of all classes, including
unskilled and the so-called clerical
or office employees, and consistent
earnings on legitimate investments.
Floyd N. Dull. "a Highland Cross,
Rutherford, n. ].
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-02
KS Exceed 1000; Hundreds Contribute in Final Rush
Survey of 1899 Planks

The following by the panks submitted
the fourteen eeks of The Trbnes Republican Platform Contest
arranged according
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-02
Some Suggested Planks
Among the o. suggestions for panhs in the Republican
platform the follouing:

eminent and in its capacity to COM
pass all desirable change--J. w.
Friedman.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-19

A Edna Olga Purviance, leading
woman with Charlie Chaplin.
q What two actresses with the
same name both appeared IN Century
theater productions in New York and
both later appeared in Max Under
cOmediesf
A. They are named Martha Mans
field One was born in Mansfield,
O.. and the other in New York city.
Both are five feet four inches tail
and are blondes. Martha OF Mans
field has grey eyes, while New York's
Martha has blue ones The New York
girl weighs three pounds more than
her uamesake from the Buckeye state.
Sounds like the start Of a movie
double personality plot
@. Who're Nras Charlie CHAPLIN bornl