Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-10-01
EVENTS OF A WEEK.

The recommendations of the steering commit
Il tee OF the conference on unemployment in Washing
ton, compiled from the reports of numerous other
committees, indicate that the leading spirits at the
Z conference do not expect to perform any tricks of
magic, but that they are proceeding IN tuli recogni-
tion of the accuracy of Secretary Hoovers state
: : ment that the only remedy for unemployment is en-
ployment. And, i'll the search for ways whereby I'M
employment can be reduced, the committee follows
; q trail leading back to the local communities.
:. Nowhere in the list of recommendations is there
/ o4be found a hint that in a time when it is highly
n important that ren1unerative work shall be found
J. for more men, the federal government is expected to
step into the breach as a large employer of labor in
: order to provide jobs for the jobless. The attitude
., thus far indicated is that of recognition of the urg-
ency Of the problem. and Of the need for solving it
: i'll a way which Will articulate properly with the or
binary industries of the country, the result being
orderly progress in the direction in which, it is to
hoped, the country is constantly travelling.
- The main items in the committees report have
been listed. They are numerous and varied in char
acter. But they may be grouped under three gen.
eral heads. First, the problem is treated as one pri-
.marily for the attention of local communities and
individuals and corporations whose business it is to
use laborin constructive work. Second, all persons
interested are urged to adjust their affairs in such
manner that works Of new construction and Of i'm
proyement which are necessary and useful be un-
Immediately, in order that the production
~ " lIO uAllC d ldAS Hid DC SItIIluc
z lated, and that the demand for labor may thereby
he increased. Third, official bodies, from the fed
teral congress down to the smallest local board are
urged to cooperate in this work by aiding, each
within its proper field, in the organization and f.
nancing of this work.
The committees report, which may be taken as
an index Of the general attitude of the conference.
will be disappointing to those who have expected
the announcement Of some novel means for provid-
ing work for everybody. But this attitude. is what
was to be expected of the men who compose the
conference. In the main they are practical men,
conversant with facts and familiar with conditions.
Albody of Missionaries might have used the confer
cnce as a means for presenting elaborate social and
economic theories, quite interesting, and in some
cases very important, but not calculated to provide
Jobs just now when jobs are needed. The result of
the conference will depend on how readily the people
of the country act upon the theory advanced that in
providing employment for the unemployed it is
necessary for the individuals of the country to pro-
vide a market for the products of employment.
The senate committee on privileges and cleo
tions has brought IN its report on the Newberry case,
which was the sensation of its day, and which has
lately been almost forgotten. Mr.. Newberry was
tried on the charge of having used money lavishly
.and illegally 70 secure the Republican nomination
sfor the United States senate at the Michigan pri-
srrlary. 1t was shown that something like 5000, 600
was used IN promoting the Newbery campaign.
ssThe federal supreme court reversed the decision in
aathc lower court, holding the statute under which the
Sdefendant was convicted to be unconstitutional
Apart from this suit an effort was made to unseat
sMr. Ncwberry through the ordinary procedure of
ssthe senate. 1t was on this application that the re-
gent report was made. The Republican majority of
sthe committee declare Mr.. Newberry entitled to his
scat on the ground that while large sums of money
were used, it has not been shown that any of this
-rSoney was used corruptly, and that the money it
sseif was subscribed by volunteers who were respon-
ssssble Tor its distribution. The Democratic minority
~hNJdc5NAuUhAPry rocrNnrcsh1o.f @~ - o.ro - e. e
funds and recommends the senator's exclusion.
factions deplore the lavish use of money in
and both declare that Henry Ford, New
berry opponent in the fall election, is not entitled
- tfs seat, there being no allegation Of improper
@s,sse Of money in that election.
. The country is again faced with the possibility
vol the tying up of its transportation through a great
railway strike. Organized railway workers have
ssta1lotted on acceptance Of the awards of the railway,
labor board effective July ], under which material
wage reductions were directed. A large majority
of the voting members have voted in favor OF a
strike rather than that the new scale shall be accept
this is true, il IS generally predicted that
the strike thus authorized will not actually be called.
One important element in the situation is the de-
sciared opposition to 2 strike on the part Of President
Lee ofthe trainaen's organization.
No less than $500 Of Chicago's 5000 policemen
have been engaged III Illegal transactions in liquor,
accordingSt TO the declarations Of the head Of the de-
.EpArtmenf and sof other officials, and the greatest
shakeuP ii the history Of the department is IN prog
reesss according to statements made, half Of the
mennb<rs Of the force have been engaged in ! con-
spirscy of illegal liquor selling, sblacknail and rob-
gSFcr some time an effort has been il, progress to
sfS : dsfe for the senate vote on the peace treaties
,sMsi1h Germany, Austria and Hungary. Objections
skSgxes hen presented from time to time, but MALL
sE50kahiiity the date will have been set before this
ss9nfaHneht ID Published, with October IL as the prob
x6Je DIT. Senator Borah remains firm in his Cpl
difsonsto fhe treaties. on the ground that they will