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The Washington herald., 1921-01-21
VolsteadLa
Jams Courts
Capture of Violdtors Is
Easy, But Disposal Diff
cult, Says Judge.
BY RAYMOND C. CARROLL.

NEW .YORK.Jsn. 2O.-The Federal
couyts of New York City are simply
jammed with cases, civil and GRIM
tnal, against violators OF the Vol
stead act. Col. Francis G. Cafey,
United States district attorney for
the Southern district of New York.
and Leroy w. Ross, who presides in
simiSr capacity for the Eastern
district across the bridge in Brook
lyn. both told the writer today that
IL all the yiolators OF the law were
brought to justice there was not
sufficient court capacity for their
trials.
1t is estimated that considerably
less than l per cent of the violators
OF the law in the greater city have
been arrested, and both prosecutors
concurred in the view that II was
Appalling the way persons are open
ly. nagrantiy and srnilingly breaking
the law. Yet their ofhces have more
cases to try than there are judges
to hear the evidence and assistant
prosecutors to present it.
Cases swsmp Courts.
In the Southern district alone
200 criminal and 500 civil liquor
cases were tried last year, accord
ing to Col. Caffey, who says there
remain on the liquor docket 1000
more criminal cases and half as
many civil cases. He despairs of
getting caught up and clearing the
records before his. successor is
named by the incoming Republican
administration. and IL there was a
more vigorous enforcement of the
prohibition law his once would be
absolutely swamped.
It is a comparatively easy matter
10 take violators, but TO dispose of
them is a real problem. The>ptison-
ers always demand jury trials, en-
ploy shrewd lawyers who know. how
to invoke delay, and pending trial
they are: let o0t on bail and go
back in nine. cases out Of ten to the
IDENTICAL practices which got them
into custody.
Both of the Federal prosecutors in
New York say that the United states
courts were never intended to fuRc-
tlon as police courts. which With
the liquor eases they have become. @
r. New Quarters Necessary.
f: Col. 'Caffey pointed out that a new
Federal court building will have to
be built to house the increased busi-
ness created by the Volstead act
hight, now there is not enough
space in the old postofice building
for,the. officials OF the courts to at
tend to the normal run OF Federal
business. It has been found neces-
sary to rent space for. many OF the
Federal officials in various down
town ONCE buildings. and those
rentals amount to more than enough
to carry the Interest on the cost
of new Federal court building.
|. The Volstead act neither provided
the funds for the enforcement of its
nor special courts where
the liquor. grist could be sent to be
-eapeditiously milled. A bill is now
hefere Congress taking the task OF
getting the evidence against viola
tors ofsthe f1sw from the Bureau
OF Internal a" Revenue and lodg-
ing 1t with the Department of
Justice. Local Federal officials say
they cannot see as that will help
matters much. and they actually
dread a more vigorous enforcement
of the law for the sole reason Of the
limited capacity Of the Federal
X g(covyrisSt. 1ssf ap.hBe 1,ds,r CO..
The Washington herald., 1921-01-21
A Personal Matter.

Ssnator Pcnrosc makes public statement that
he ~ not written to Mr. Harding since his cleo
tion1ssHe adds: Il have always looked upon Presi-
dents Cabinet as largely based, on his own per-
sOnSt,selecton, and far as l am concerned. I
havsohot attempted to interfere in the Cabinet OF
the 8Eesdent of the incoming administration or Of
any sdlher Republican Cabinet OF the past"
II is unfortunate that all others have not taken
this Utew. 1t IS, to say the least the height of bad
manners for anyone to interfere in a President
eIecSs choice of his official family.
He alone must be responsible for the acts or
failusss Of everyone of that family. He must work
through them to carry out his policies He must
haveseomplete confidence in each Of them. He must
be able to trust them and they, their part must
havesa loyalty which only come through an
entiteS harmony in those broad and basic principles
upoB7which his policies are based.
No should presume to intrude advice in
Cabinet making, when not asked When asked, he
should divorce his judgment wholly from personal
interest or prejudice. Moreover, it would seem fu-
tile ztor President-elect to invite advice from
those<known to hold opinions and favor policies
with-which he did not agree.
Il. Penrosc has expressed the right attitude
Yet some political cynic may be unknd enough to
say that he has SO many avenues of approach that
he would not have to write, He would not have to
A.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-21
AUGUsTIN FERNANDEZ
DESCRIBES PORTO RICO

Porto Rico has rich pay dirt
Tor one who will take the trouble
to develop the still unexploited
agricultural possibilities of the
island Augustine Fernandez, of
Cayey. Porto Rico, said when seen
at the New Willard yesterday.
Ihe natural resources of Porto
Rico have not been thoroughly in
Vesttgated," he said. "The great
hidden wealth of the soil still re-
mains practically untouched and re-
ports of such Investigations as
nave been made give evidence that
gold silver. iron, blsmuth, lead, tin
nickel, platinum and copper ore is
TO be found in some localities.
Porto Rico grows many varied
fruits. wholesome and rich in fia-
Vor. Among these are pipeapples,
grapefruit and bananas. Cocoanuts
are also in abundance. The most
Important products. however, are
sugar, coffee and tobacco"
Fernandez is Interested chiefly in
tobacco, since his trip to Wash
lngton was made in the interests of
+ the Independent Tobacco Growers
or Porto Rico who are asking for a
horizontal increase of cents a
pound in the present duty on all
foreign grown tobacco and 81 on
wrapper
The Washington herald., 1921-01-21
Opinions
of Other
Ed i t o r S
Brief Comment From
Leading Newspapers
Throughout Nation
lNew York Tnhunc.l


Politics and the pursuit Of ONCE
are absorbing occupations in Cuba,
and revolution has ceased to be q
respectable supplement to the bal
lot only because the United States
doesn't tolerate that sort OF a pleb-
iscite. Frauds in the fall election
have been charged and conceded,
and a rebslloting is to take place
in some districts. Ii will probably
be Gen. Crowder's first function 70
secure fair vote. Political uncer-
tainty has accentusted the fnancisl
crises due to credit overextension
and the decline in sugar prices.
1t is desirable to avoid another
American interregnUm Cuba has
been tranquil under Menocal. Under
another moderate administration
her finances could be easily
Strengthened out. Yet American OBJ
legations are clear. And the Gu
bans themselves have come to real,
ize that American Intervention is
disinterested and would work now,
as heretofore, to their material ben
eft.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-21
REPLIES TO MR.. ToLNaN.


To the Editor. The Washington Herald.
L W ToIman doubted D. your
issue Of this morning whether tho
members Of the American commIS-
sion on Ireland were American. A
casual reader Of these doubts would
entertain no doubts regarding the
ignorance and bias Of the gentleman
who entertains them; ignorance IN
knowing nothing Of the cause he
questions and bias in functionIuE bis
will instead Of his intellect ! DO
not mean to be vituperative I speak
| with purpose and without passion
when l say that Mr. TOlRan is either
unaware OF the Fundamentals uDon'
which Irish men and women rest
their claim, or being aware he al
tempts 20 square such Fundamentals
with conclusions UnsessonGbly draw
instead of conforming his CcncIu-
sions with facts which his frcCr
mind must dictate.
would like 70 answer some Of his
questions and question some OF ms
innuendoes. First. the informa,lor ne
seeks regarding the CompleNrCr OF
the commission in question will b
| found in any current issue Of The
Nation. The commissions authority
for calling itself American" arises
| from the fact that the same is com
posed Of Americans and reinforced
by the additional fact that il is reT-
resentstiNe Of the feelings Of the
American people as voiced by their
representative in Congress Wh'u
on June 6, 1918. Il was resolved by
the Senate Of the United States that
the American people were in Sympa-
thy with the aspirations Of tho poo
pie Of Ireland for self lf-determinstICu.
In referring 70 Mr.. Tolmsns
anxiety for an immediate visi; by
the commission 20 the scene of me
trouble I submit that such Is the
proper course OF action and that
Without doubt his suggestion Will 10
complied with when DowninE street
ISSUES the necessary passports and
guarantees Of safe passage and Pr"-
lection.
1t is dificult TO leave this subject
without reference 70 the STOW
swSys aid lsw-breskers" whose
testimony has been given creditshls
weight before the investiEstins
commission. No doubt the patriot
in question was a stowswsy but
the state Department has yet 10
label him a law-brealler.
Mr.. TolnHn, you are well-meAnihE
but unknoving. II you believe that
sll governments derive their just
powers from the consent Of the
soyerned--if you believe that ca
paele peoples should. voice and con-
troll their own destinies-if you be-
ieve that right is the proper meas
ure OF a nations might you are an
american and q friend Of Irish
freedom. II you subscribe the mega
tive OF these propositions you are
not an AmericAn-you have
warped appreciation Of the balance
OF human equities-you forsWesr
the principles upon which you base
your citizsnship-you are living 500
years after your time
WARREN Maxwell
washinEtoA -
The Washington herald., 1921-01-21
Editor Wills Wife Estate.

Charles Edard A1bes, managing
editor of the English, Spanish and
Portuguese bulletins Of the Pan
American Uhion,a who died January
rs. leaves his entire estate to his
coin. collection, books. etc.
hled yesterday, The estate includes
the residence = at 1897 Corcoran
street northwest, personal property,
coin collection. books, etc
The Washington herald., 1921-01-21
ALLOYS INFORMATION
SERVICE ORGANIZED,

An alloys research association,
that will provide both current and
reference information on metals and
their alloys, is being organized with
the aid of the National Research
Council. Alfred D. Finn, secretary
of the Engineering Foundation; DR..
r. B. Moore, of the Bureau of Mines,
and W. M. Corse, of the American
Institute of Mining and MetaIlurgi-
cal Engineers, have been appointed
the board of managers. ---l ',f,,..~
This new organization will have a
scientific stan that will digest the
now largely inaccessible data on
metals and their properties and fur
nish the results in concise form to
the interested specialists
The Washington herald., 1921-01-21
Scientific
Notes and
Comment
Calendar of Meetings;
Activities of Societies
In Washington.

National Geographic society. New
Masonic Temple, today, 4:50 and
Sis o'clock. DR.. Robert Cushman
Murphy will speak on The Hum
bolt Current and the Islands of
Peru"
Bureau of Standards meeting 3I3o
o'clock today, Research Problems
in Optical Glass" by w. A. Hull;
"A Classification of Vitreous
Enamels," by r. r. Danielson.
While scientific news notes will
not appear in tomorrow's edition,
the scientific calendar will be pub
lished as usual as a guide TO the
scientific meetings of the day.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-21

Speaking ,of the packing companies making
a profit on the squeal of the pig, Edison was
able to finance the voice OF the nightingale
The Washington herald., 1921-01-21

Mrs. Pethick Lawrence, of England, says:
Men are the weaker sex. They are quite help
less quite unable to protect themselves" Why
rub in the obvious?
The Washington herald., 1921-01-21

William F. Wallis. accompanied
by Mrs. Wallis, recently sailed TO
begin two years service as OBJ.
servef-in-charge at the Carnegie
Institutions Husncayo Magnetic
Observatory in: Peru He win re-
lieve DIR. H. NJ w. Edmonds, who
will return in April to the depart
ment Of terrestrial masyetism here.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-21

Auto shows are great satisfaction to car
owners. They always hear there that
their particular brand of car is the best in the
market.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-21

There is chance for legal fame and profit
to the attorney who will tell how to avoid the
Vostead law without breaking it.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-21

Having gathered fame in Europe, Senator
Mccormick ssl has the problem of disposing
of the crop at home
The Washington herald., 1921-01-21
TOBACCO GROWERS
INTERESTS IDENTICAL.

lie declares that the interests of
the Porto Rico tobacco growers in
this case are the same as that OF
the growers in this country and
that both insular and domestic
production would be benefited by
the increase asked.
I'VE appreciate the fact" said
Fernandez, that the tobacco sched-
ule which has remained unaltered
in the two past tariff laws is sup
posed to be adequate to protect
the American farmer against the
cheap labor of Asia where most of
the competing tobaccos come from.
But there is another and an un-
usual element entering into the sit
uation that did not require consid-
when this schedule was con-
sidered in the past. 1t is the dan
ger of an overwhelming mass of
this cheaper foreign product being
dumped on our shores in such
volume as to destroy the demand
for our lower grades of native to-
bacCo.
During the war there was little
opportunity for the transportation
OF tobacco from Turkey, China, Bull
garia. Greece, or the Dutch East
Indies. Many of these countries
were in the ranks of the enemy
and all intercourse with them was
prohibited. Others. although among
the neutral nations were so far re-
moved that it was impossible to
transport their output because of
the shortage in tonnage
The Washington herald., 1921-01-21

Having been born an unredeemed, Greek.
Nenizelos may find, no especial novelty in his
present damned state
The Washington herald., 1921-01-21

If Caruso should never sing again. the
records of the songs he has sung, would keep
him in fairly comfortable circumstances
The Washington herald., 1921-01-21
Denver NewS.D

Whatever steps are taken, how
ever. must be clearly marked by
primary consideration for the good
of the Cuban people. There must
be avoidance of occasion for sus-
picion that we are seeking to pro-
mote what might be regarded as eS-
ploitatory interest on the part of
American business. This is the more
important at the present moment
tnasmuch as we have the opportu-
atty to set an example for the world
in the discharge Of our self-assunied
mandate for Cuban welfare. II the
day comes, as We trust ii may be-
fore long. when we have the right
to a voice in the review OF man
dates executed under the league
covenant, II will be well should
our own record furnish an uncriti-
disable standard.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-21
CBostou Trsnscript.D

Uncertainty prevails as to which
party will take over the Cuban ad-
ministratiop after President Memo
calls retirement from ONCE in May.
The same uncertainty governs the
political makeup of the national
legislature of Cuba The only pos
sible remedy. Gen. Crowder points,
lies in the willingness of the courts
to exercise their constitutional func.
tions and render a decision in the
disputed cases as promptly as pos
sible. The Cuban judiciary, there
fore, have IT in their power to put
an end to Cuba's present embsrrass-
ments and thus save her from the
total paralysis of the legislative
power" with which Gen. Crowder
fnds that she is now threatened.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-21

If you Seally want tafbe. agreeable, agree.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-21

Alphonsc and CASTOR have been reborn in
mutual differences OF the great powers as
lsarmamcnt.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-21
\CSew Orleans ssstes:)

. Conditions undoubtedly are bad on
the island. 1t was believed last
November that the result OF the
election for President Menocal's sue
eessor would be accepted on the
face of, the returns and a change
government peaceably effected.
But the Cubsns have not yet proved
themselves good sports, and chaos
has resulted from. the refusal Of
either factien to concede its defeat.
Rather than the breakdown Of So
ciety in the island and the devel-
opmept Of a revolution. American n
military Intervention perhaps is de-
sirable. But It would be Infinitely
better IL, at this time, a compromise
could be reached, one'or the other
side recognized. a new government
installed aud peace continue than
that we should again dip our hands
into Cuban affairs
The Washington herald., 1921-01-21
URGE STIMULUS
TO THEIR INDUSTRY.

Porto RiCan growers are urging
that more encouragement be given
this industry. just as the growers
of sugar and coffee are urging
more protection for those products.
The production of coffee is in
creasing rapidly in the island and
is headed for first place, island
growers say. The Spaniards al
ways favored coffee as an article
of export. and Porto Rico under
Spanish rule contributed coffee in
great quantity to Spain, Cuba and
other countries. Now Porto Rico
must compete with Brazil, the
country from which comes most of
the coffee which Americans drink
Brazil is a big and growing COM
mercial rival and the Porto Ricans
feel that as American citizens their
industry should receive more ade-
quate protection.
Porto Rican coffee is known little
in the United States but is said to
be superior in flavor and quality
to that of Brazil. Native growers
declare that once properly intro
duced into the country it's sale
would be so great that the industry
would soon outgrow the need of a
high tariff. F. w. G.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-21
REVIVAL OF SHIPPING
MEANS AN ABUNDANCY.

This applies especially to the
Dutch East Indies whose tobacco.
like their sugar crop. were a source
of tantaliZinE interest while the
world was suffering a shortage be-
cause the tonnage could not be
spared for the long voyage to
bring it to America and Europe.
With the restoration of shipping fa-
cilitics. however, the American
market promises to be flooded with
imports from all of these coun-
tries.
The tobacco growers of Porto
Rico are for tho most part small
within the range of the lowest
scale of tariff protection-35 cents
a pound. This is because OF the
fact that practically without eX-
ception they have never been able
to erect the costly paraphernalia
necessary for growing high grade
wrappers under artificial shade.
The only producer capable of bear
ing this expense to date has been
the American Tobacco Company
which has some holdings in the
island"
Fernandez points out that the to-
'bacco crop of Porto Rico has shown
a gain since 1907 of approximately
5000. 900 pounds. The total exports
of tobacco leaf and scrap for the
fiscal year 1907 was 4.344.65
pounds, valued at ,$1.232.o5S. Sta
tistiCs for the fiscal year 1920
showed a total of 2O.5O7,565 pounds
valued at S13,416,SSS
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-14
PRICE Of HIDES CUTS'
LITTLE ICE WHEN YOU.
FIGURE COST OF SHOES.

Milwaukee,. Wis Jan. 1.-The cost
~ hide out Of which shoe leather IS
made Is only about . sixth of the To-
tail price OF q pair of mems shoes, sc-
cording to L. d. II. Weld, OF Swift
and Company, Chicago, who addressed
the National Shoe Retailers nssocia-
tfon In this city Thursday.
IN the past year hides have fallen
in - ne until they now cost no more
Than before the European war" said
Iir. Weld. zone grade thai sold for
nearly so cents pound n year ago,
brings only about 10 cents Calf skin
out Of which uppcrs are made have
fallen even more from around 81 O
pound 70 around Is cents"
Mr.. Weld said that shoe prices could
not be reduced In proportion 20 she
cost Of hides, because wages and iner-
chandising costs have not come down.
lie pointed out that tanners and shoe
manufacturers have either closed their
phnts or arc running them on PAR;
time, and that as consequence the
packers have 4 biz surplus n hides
or hand.
Tho speaker said that Swift and
Company includes tho return ON ftdo'
In figuring the profits on crtlc, and
he added that FOR several yoars thi,
profit had averaged less than ti.ot
head.
"rhcre Is free and open competition
in tho saic Of hides" ho said.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-14
CHICAGO BOARD OF
TRADE MAN DEFENDS
FUTURE MARKETS


Washington. Jan. 1l.-Leslle +.
Gates, former president of the Chi
cago board of trade, told the house
agriculture committee, Thursday that
enactment Of the Capper-Tincher
grain futures bill would 'paralyze the
present grain marketing machinery
without providing an adequate sub
stitutc."
"Such legislation declared Mr..
Gates, would simply make perman-
Ont the same sort of abnormal market
that brought on the drafting Of the
bill"
In presenting the arguments OF the
exchange, Mr.. Gates asserted that
the futures market provides con-
stant market, peace or war, in pros
perity or panic, where producer may
dispose Of his products for prices
based on world supply and demand.
Futures trading stabilizes values, re-
duces the toll between producer ana
consumer, facilitates distribution and
prevents monopoly.
"a satisfactory future market,
where grain insurance may be obtain
ed, cannot be had without specula-
ton" Mr.. Gates continued. for such
market would be too narrow TO
accept offerings at an times.
at is the speculative class" he
added, "who are ready buyers and
sellers and thus make constant
market. Short selling which has
been criticised is necessity in a
healthy futures market. The short
seller acts for the consumer, just as
the long buyer acts for the produc-
er."
Mr.. Gates said it "was ridiculous to
blame the future market for price
( declines" adding that there were
mo future markets in wool, hides
copper, rubber, potatoes, and SILK
yet prices slumps were far greater
proportionately.
..It was not so long ago, he con-
tinucd. that the futures market was
blamed by consumers for high prices
The farmers did not complain then
Germany abolished futures trading II
grain for period of four years. y
serious situation resulted and th'
futures market was re-esublished %
the request Of those who favored IL
abolition. Remove the features marx
ct and you not only strike bio"
at the producer, but you paralS y
the grain marketing machinery. II
the course of time small concerns
will be driven out and n few oii
concerns would be in control ahC
able TO dictate prices to the farmer
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-14
Notice TO Public

An adjourned meeting Of the Board
of County Commissioner OF Carter
County will be held on Saturday jan
uary 18th, at 100 p. m, for the pur.
pose Of discussing the Federal Aid
proiect of Carter County. Oklahoma
All interested citizens and committees
from the different organizations are
invited to attend. The Board OF Coun'
ty Commissioners desire the expression
OF the majority OF all interests con-
cerned in the premises before making
final decision.
(signed) JOE r. TAYLOR,
Chairman Board Of County Commits
sioners. su'.-A~'
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-14

London--Joose leaf tobacco ware-
houses In hurley district wero released
fro mpromiso 70 keep warchousrs
closed and are expected TO opoa JAN
rary IL.