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New-York tribune., 1921-11-24
Extra Session
Ends; Regular
ToOpen Dec. 5
Mondell Declares Congress
just Closed One of the
Most Diligent and Inn
portant i'm u. S. History
Millions Saved to Public
Reduction i'm Tax Burden
of 1885, 600, 900 Equita-
bly, Distributed, He Saws

From Tho T+Sbune's Washington Bureou
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-With a
long record of achievement crowded
into the seven months since It was
convened on April II by President
Harding, the extraordinary session OF
Congress adjourned late this after
noon.
The resolutions Of adjournment had
hardly been adopted, however, before
preparations were begun in both Sem
ate and House for the regular session
which opens December s.
The Senate was occupied until al
most the last minute with the revenue
bill. While the House waited for the
upper body to complete tho last busi-
ness, the leaders at that end Of the
Capitol reviewed the accomplishments
Of the session.
Majority leader Frank w. Mondell
pointed out that the House had con-
sidered total Of 271 bills and resolu-
tions, almost two day for every
working day Of the session.
Importance of Session Noted
Judged either by the volume Of the
business transacted or the highly i'm
portant character Of the questions and
problems considered and passed upon,"
ne said. "this six months session, so
far at least as the House of Repre-
sentatives is concerned, may be prop
erly classed as one of the most diligent
and important sessions in the history
Of the American Congress.
'In no Congress in our history has
better progress been made in the con-
sideration Of the important questions
OF taxation and revenue. In no Con-
gress has the House of Representa-
tives In the same period of time CON-
sidered and passed so much legisla-
ton of commanding Importance.
"The President convened the Con-
gress IN extra ordinary session primari-
~ for the purpose OF the enactment Of
legislation revising the tariff and the
tax laws, and this has been the most
impo ortant work of the session.
"The tax revision, most dificult
and trying work, has been completed,
and the American people will find a
real and substantial cause for thanks
giving in the fact that they are re-
heved for the present calendar year
of Federal tax burdens in the sum OF
S7o,000,000, all of which is lifted from
the shoulders of heads Of families Of
modest and moderate means and in
come
Causes for Thanksgiving
"There ought to be and will be addi-
tional enjoyment of the Thanksgiving
holiday by reason Of the fact that
under the new tax law, and beginning
January 1, there will be further lift
ing Of the Federal tax burden in a
sum estimated at 1886, 100000 for the
tributed equitably among the people
OF the country"
Other important pieces Of legislation
New-York tribune., 1921-11-24
Vote in Newberry Case Set
For Early in January
From Tho T15nxe's washinpton Bur,ov

From Tho TrI5nne's Washington Bmrsau
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23--Agree emeuv
for the disposition Of the Ford-New-
berry controversy was reached in the
Senate this afternoon. Under the ar
rangement, It will be taken up the
fourth calendar day after January l.,
and will come to vote not later than
about January 10.
Delay in the disposition Of the case
is victory for the opponents of Sen
ntor Newberry. Nevertheless, on the
basis of the present situation in the
Senate, maj ority will vote to seat the
SeultOr
New-York tribune., 1921-11-24
Harding on Horseback,
Redeenas His Promise

Prom The 7~4ou~e's wasAsnctew Bursau
WASHINGTON, Nov. 90. ---
President Harding to-day took
his first horseback ride in Wash
ington since he entered the White
House. Incidentally he made
good promise he made to Gen
eral G. e. Sawyer, his physician,
last summer, when the President
told him he would take up the
sport if the General did. This
morning, when the streets were
filed with government clerks hur-
rying to their Offices, the Prcsi-
dent, astride handsome chestnut
horse, sailed forth through the
West gate of the White House
grounds. Those who recognized
him could find no fault with the
manner In which the President
sat on his horse.
New-York tribune., 1921-11-24
Sin1l Feirl to
Offer Ulster
Concessions
tconnnusd from page ons,

cstano population representation at
Belfast. Like all compromises this
scheme would not give full satisfaction
to either side, and If accepted by Ul-
ster, Lloyd George would have much
difficulty in persuading the Sim Fein
to adopt it.
The economic question is one that is
troubling Ulster, but one Of the strong
est arguments advanced by tho Sim
Fein is that under the Dublin Parlia-
ment Ulstermen will pay greatly re-
duced income taxes and much lower
duties ON tea, coffee, sugar, tobacco,
beer and spirits.
Incidentally, there is bound to DO a
heavy immigration into ireland when
a settlement Ia reached and the new
scale of taxes Is imposed, for English
men could live there FOR about one
fourth Of what 1t costs here. 1t is
also probable that many business or
sanizations now groaning under the
load Of British taxation will establish
Headquarters across the Channel.
The Ulster Parliament reassembles
at Belfast next Tuesday, and Craig
hopes to complete his discussions with
Lloyd George in time to make full
report to the assembly.
New-York tribune., 1921-11-24

"Thc people of New York few daya
ago did say something about scent
fare. They said it forcefully"
The commission joined in tho laugh
ter which swept the room, and Chair
man McAneny said he understood the
people had in mind an Scent fare.
"Well, l had in mind they said 1t
about a scent fare" continued Mr..
Hedley. smiling. About all l am 60
a while, and l am going to see how
TO make it go round"
Referring to the first lien underly-
ing bonds Of the Interborough, Mr.-Hed-
ley said he was unable to understand
how they should sell at anything like
the prices being offered in Wall Street
to-day.
Financial Rules Assailed
Mr.. Shearn commented: "The hnan-
cial management of the company, as
shown by the disclosure that its pol
ICY has been to pay out in dividend
every last dollar-s65, 900 900, when
the net income was $4,000, ,000-might
have had something to do with the
value that the investing public would
place upon the underlying securities
even Of the company"
Mr.. Hedley admitted that IL the Inter
borough directors had not declared GER
tain dividends, "the company would
have been in very much better shape
to the extent Of several millions of
dollars"
"If It had not been for the deferred
operation of contract No. 8, those divi-
dends could not have been paid 2"
asked Mr.. Shearn.
mo, they could not"
Because the excessive amounts
earned during those years would then
have been made applicable to the city's
Exactly. The city did not have a
chance to get any return until approx
mately two years after it was thought
Jnat the city would have chance. and
the company had all those advantages. .
t Il would not stand for borrowing
money for the purpose of paying divi-
dends, II that answers your question"
Mr.. Shearn developed the fact that a
year before 8 trustee in bankruptcy
was named for the Interborough Con-
solidated this concern had made the
lnterborough two loans of $4,000
"In other words" interposed Chair
man McAneny, "the insolvent company
loaned to the solvent company at that
time
The Investigation adjourned until
next Monday morning. when the condi-
tion Of the New York Railways Com
pany Will be gone into through Job
Hedges, the receiver. 1t was announced
that the examination Of directors of
the Interborough would begin next
Tuesday morning with the calling Of
Edward j. Berwind, chairman of the
executive committee.
New-York tribune., 1921-11-24
Tax Measure
Is Signed
BY Harding
CONTINUED from paus onn

q tax investigation commission OF nine
mcmbers, to make comprehensive In
vestigation of important phases Of the
taxation problem.
The Commission, which would be
composed of three Senators, three
House members and three named by
the President, which would be re-
quired to investigate the effect on the
Federal revenues Of tax exempt statd
and municipal securities and the pos
sible methods Of Federal taxation Of
such securities as we'll as other fea-
lures Of taxation. The differences be-
and of partnerships and corporations
and the effect Of income and profits
taxes upon the accumulation and In
vestment Of liquid capital would be
studied. The commission would report
to Congress and the President.
Disappointment, Says Calder
Senator Calder in speech said:
"This tax bill is a disappointment
to the people of this country, particu-
larly the men who have looked forward
to its enactment in the hope that 1t
would inspire the business men of
America to renewed activity.
ut is easy enough to say that the
rich could stand the burden; that If
man makes half million dollars he
can afford to give three quarters Of 1t
to the government. The American
people have been beguiled by this sort
Of talk, when facts tell US that there
has been extraordinary business de-
preston, millions Of men out of work
and the winter approaching, with no
prospect for many of them securing
the bare necessities Of life.
Cover and over again, during the
debate on this bill, we have told tho
story of how men with large incomes
have escaped taxation by Investment
in tax exempt securities, while those
in active business, whose capital was
required to finance their enterprises,
have been met with an almost contis-
catory tax.
"When this bin becomes law there
will be no inspiring confidence on the
part OF the country which will assume
a business revival. I shall vote for it
because it is better than the present
law, but shall at once urge its further
revision"
New-York tribune., 1921-11-24

enacted in the session just closed were
the Knox peace resolution ending the
war with Germany; ratification Of the
treaties with Germany, Austria and
Hungary, and of tho Colombian treaty
awardin~ 25,000,000 to Colombia and
settling the controversy over the
Panama Canal; the immigration re-
striction bill, establishment Of budget
system, the export corporation bill,
agricultural credits measure, maternity
bill, providing Federal assistance for
mothers and infants; reorganization Of
soldier relief agencies, regulation Of
grain markets and meat and livestock
interests, Federal good roads bill, and
the bill prohibiting medical beer.
New-York tribune., 1921-11-24

which Governor Reilly had ,a,,,.,
tered the affairs Of tho island 'io's-
Governor Reilly would have r,.,s
to say to-day regarding the sitn.t,aas itu.naas
preferring to reserve his COMMENT -
his superiors here. aor
Commissioners Devila is plann,,. .
lodge a protest against tie admin;st.e0o "a
ton of Governor Reilly with the PIT:
dent and with Secretary Weeks. Th. s'.
commissioner states frankly tina, ~
and his followers seek the resignaaos
OF the Governor. ~'"n
New-York tribune., 1921-11-24

by Porto Rican sympathizers against
Governor K. Mont Reilly. Governor
Reilly and members of his party ar
rived here to-day after their stormy
reception in New York at the hands Of
Porto Rican sympathizers. The Gov
ernor expects to see Secretary Of War
Weeks soon, but does not anticipate an
interview with the President before
next week. Cordova Devila, the Porto
Rican compissioner here, said to-day
he would ask an investigation by Con-
gress of the "high- handed" manner in
New-York tribune., 1921-11-24
Favorite Loses at Pinehurst

PINEHURST, N. c., Nov. 23.-C. w.
Deibel, of Youngstown, eliminated the
favorite from the Carolina tournament
here to-day when he defeated Irving
Robson, of Rochester, and 4 in the
second round. Other first division re-
suits: Thomas Morrison, Oakmont, de-
feated Donald Parsons, Youngstown, 2
and /; W. E. Watson, Youngstown, de-
feated ". E. Wells, Wheeling, up, and
7. c. Bronson, Youngstown, defeated
S. O. Miller, Englewood, d and 3.
New-York tribune., 1921-11-24
Ulster Not 10 BE Coerced

LONDON, Nov. % (By Tho Asso-
ciated Press) Premier Lloyd George
to-day explained to the Sim Feiners
that the government was willing to
apply strong moral pressure to Ulster
and to offer Sir james Craig attractive
financial inducements to persuade him
to agree to The only possible settlement
AN All-Treland Parliament,
But if these proposals were rejected,
either by the Sim Fein Or Ulster, he
declared, the government would not In
troduce any act in Parliament which
would include Ulster against her will.
The government explained that to force
Ulster to accept would require the
sending OF troops, in defiance Of the
pledges OF all parties against physical
coercion.
BELFAST, Nov. 20 (By Tho Assocl-
ated Press) when darkness fell TO-
nifht the death roll as result Of the
disorders of the last few days had
reached u total Of eighteen. The
wounded numbered seventy-five.
Five persons were killed during Che
day in sniping and sporadic outbursts
Of shooting in various parts of the
city. Order had been restored at $3.50
o'clock tonight. The curfew was due
to take effect in some parts Of the city
MT 9 o'clock. One Of those killed to-
day was woman, and another woman
was among the wounded
GALWAY, Ireland, Nov. 23 (By The
Associated Press) Forty political
prisoners confined in the prison here
rushed the warders to-day, while a Are
OF uncertain origin was blazing in two
sections of the structure. Tho fire
was brought under control, but subse-
quently desperate struggle occurred
between the rebellious prisoners and
their custodians, in which Ave police.
men and five prisoners were injured
before the prisoners were subdued.
New-York tribune., 1921-11-24
Porto Ricans Will Ask
Investigation of RELY
Governor Refuses to Reply TO
Attacks; Will Report TO
Weeks and Harding

From Tho Tribunc's Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.---A congress
sional investigation is a possibility MS
result of the antagonism displayed
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-04

Dicky's first words We're peculiarly
gratifying to me.
ooh! wise young :uGge! Oh! most
excellent young woman!" he para
phrased, making a low bow before me.
What a de-tec-e-tuv she would
make! Mrs. Sherlock Holmes, 1 sa-
lutte you!"
He kissed me with an admiring lit
tie laugh, and nestled close to him,
happy in my little triumph. For I
could not help remembering how he
had sneered at me the night before
when had voiced my belief that Mrs.
Allis was planning to steal the pic
lures.
How about that dinner at Vanu-
cetti's?" I asked demurely.
Dicky held me off from him a mo-
ment, then threw back his head and
laughed, not loudly-the thought of
Mrs Allis' proximity was evidently
fresh in his mind-but heartily.
You bandit" he said, giving me
a little shake. "You are putting in
your claims early. You only made a
bet last night, and said you would
prove your assertion by the end of
the week. and here you are claiming
it already"
But it is proved, isn't it?" I per-
sisted.
"Oh, yes" Dicky admitted. "but I
might stick to the letter Of the con-
tract, and refuse to buy the dinner
until you have proved the thing by
your own efforts. We stumbled upon
this discovery, you know. But I'll be
game. The dinner is yours The ques-
ton is now, what we are to do?"
GO on with our fishing trip" I
suggested slyly. You heard her say
that she wouldn't do anything until
the end of the week, and she is going
into New York tonight, for a day. WEI
have plenty of time"
We'll. I'll be jiggered!" Dicky gazed
at me in mock amazement. Going to
follow right in the footsteps Of her
illustrious predecessor, isn't she?
Seems to me 1 remember that when
the terrible criminals opposing Sher-
lock took a rest, he also took a day
off. Say, lady" humbly, "let a fellow
in on your plans when you get them
matured, won't you?'
please don't spoil it ALL" I returned
a trifle shortly. for his nonsense was
to get on my nerves. 4 ,
haven't any pans and you know 1t. |
But I do want to ask you one thing
Ought we to tell the Co.'S
grove family at once what we have |
learned this morning."
Dicky pondered the question |
as we walked along. We |
were several yards farther up the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-04
EARLY TAX REVISION

Local business men are awaiting
with interest the proposed action by
congress in favor of an early revision
of the present burdensome taxation,
the remedy for which by many ex-
perts, as well>as business leaders gen
orally, is the general turnover or sales
tax
The proposed substitution of gen
eIal sales tax, a movement headed ly
the Tax League of America, has been
gathering many adherents since this
plan was suggested only a compare
lively few months ago. Commenting
upon this fact, a writer in the Boston
Herald says: Those who have been
watching the trend of public senti-
ment in matters of taxation during
the past few months are impressed
by the way in which the proposed
sales tax has gained popular favor.
Our present national taxes, partic-
ularly' the excess profits tax and the
surtaxes on incomes, are levies upon
the only funds available for increasing
the industrial capital of the country.
They have prevented the normal in
crease of capital, which is an essential
factor in all industry. One reason why
American industry cannot obtain new
capital today except at high rates is
that the national treasury has taken
hundreds of millions which would
have been available for Industrial in
vestment if the government had been
prudent enough to adopt the policy of
taxing expenditures instead of saw
ings. The substitution of a sales tax
would help to right this situation. The
excess profits tax encourages the
wasteful expenditure of earnings
which, if they were not so disposed of,
would be promptly swooped upon by
the national treasury. The sales tax
would discourage expenditure and give
an incentive to saving, thereby help
ing TO furnish the constant flow of
capital without which industry can
not keep on expanding.
I'VE have been trying to cut off
the supply of capital at its main
source. To a remarkable degree, I'M
happily, we have succeeded. One of
the urgent duties of the new congress
is to change this situation. In place
Of the taxes which are now throttling
the business of the country we ought
to substitute a sales tax which will
be equally productive in revenue while
imposing hardship nowhere"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-04
STATE HEALTH OFFICER

The recent announcement that
Ralph N. Greene State Health Officer
would not be an applicant for re-
appointment, but instead, would lay
aside the burdens of public life, and
resume his private practice will come
as shock to the citizens of the state
in general, and to the members of the
Medical association in particular.
Stepping into the breach, when a
former administration had allowed the
affairs of the State Board of Health
to become sadly muddled, Major
Greene has by his untiring efforts, and
his intimate knowledge of public
health matters placed the state board
of health on an equal footing with the
best health organizations in this
country. While the laws of Florida
rightly provide a one-half mill tax to
create a special fund for the maintain
ance and support OF the state board Of
health, the law foolishly fixes the
salary of the state health officer at
$4,000 per year.
No man, unless he has an indepen-
dent income can afford to take on the
burden of the office for such a salary.
Any man who is worth that much to
the state. could earn three or four
times this amount If he confined his
efforts to the practice of medicine.
on the other hand, the average gen
eral practitioner the family doctor, is
not qualified to hold the position of
state health officer.
The state health officer has to de-
eide matters PERTAINING to public
health. that effect not few patients,
but the total number of residents in
the state. and If his decision is not
correct, the lives and business interests
of other citizens in other states are
affected.
The salary of the state health officer
and the salaries of the various heads
Of departments should be increas ed.
The next legislature which meets in
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-04

bear upon them to force them to con-
tinue the good offices they have been
rendering the state-although each OF
them is anxious to shift the burden
of the upkeep of the board to Shout
ders that may be willing. The past
regime has been the only successful
term the board has ever experl anced
The financial condition is good-and
the accomplishments have been so CO.
luminous that pamphlet of consid-
cradle size is required to enumerate
them. No members of the board have
ever labored so assiduosly as have
these two men-and success mas
crowned their able management. By
no means should they. either of them
be allowed to leave the board.-Kis
simmee Valley Gazette.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-04
REVELATIONS
OF A WIFE
BY ADELE GARRISON.

Fred's Very Plausible Explanation.
But the boys perplexed, troubled
face had cleared swiftly at her ques
ton Evidently he had found a way
out of his dilemma, whatever it was.
why, I ami" he said. with every
appearance of truth in his face and
voice. Mas been promising me a
Ions time 1 should have a chance to
try to copy those paintings OF my
uncle's in the house. Of course ]
can't do EN- well, but I've wanted to
try EN- since 1 was a little shaver
1t was a plausible explanation. Fred
was just the sort of shy, dreamy boy
70 have such aspirations, and his I'M
willingness to have the contents of
his bundle known was also explained.
Mrs. Allis looked genuinely relieved.
She stopped to pick up the scattered
things.
I'm tired staying here" she an
rounced. I'll just go back with You
to the house. Are you going to start
copying this morning?"
The boy gave a little start OF con-
sternation, which, as her face was
turned toward the scattered brushes
she was picking up, she did not see.
But he recovered himself with a quick
ness 1 could not help but admire, and
answered nonchalantly:
81 don't know. I wish I could, but
I suppose therenl be something to dol
as usual I've pestered Ma till I got
the things, now I suppose I'll haze :oI
poster Pa till NJ gives me the c:mc.
But II have lots of time after the
Lfa rders go"
"A: c you'd like to have me go rome
so you can get at your old pictures,
Mrs. AIis exclaimed reproachfuIly.
'sWen, Fred, didn't think that Of
you! Come along. I'm going to tell
your mother how you treat her
guests"
AS Mrs. Allis and Fred moved out
of earshot, down the bank Of the
mountain stream, Dicky sprang to his
feet from the underbrush. where hel
had been crouching, and drew me dD
from my cramped position.
For few minutes we were too oc-
cupied in rubbing our cramped mus |
cIes to make any comment upon the !
amazing interview we had witnessed
between Mrs. AlIis, our fellow board |
er at the Cosgrove farmhouse IN the
Catskills, and the man whom her
words showed to be her accomplice in |
a plot TO steal the valuable pictures |
Of the Cosgrove family.