Great Falls tribune., 1921-12-06
LOOK TO PEACE
AS GREAT help
FOR BUSINESS
S. S. Ford Says Arms Farley
Considered Means of Re-
storing Normal Conditions.

Termination Of the. Washington con-
ference on the proposed limitation Of
ornaments along lines that will con-
vince the world that material progress
has been made towards establishing
permanent pence between nations will
operate as tremendous business stim-
ulant in the United States, in the opin-
ion of S. s. Ford, vice president of the
Great Falls National bank, who re-
turned Monday from stay Of several
weeks in the Twin Cities, Chicago and
other eastern cities.
Probability of continued peace would
release money for 1oaning to Euro
pean industries that would, their activ-
tiles enlarged, consume a much greater
volume of American commodities. Mr..
Ford quotes eastern students of the
situation as saying.
Would Restore Foregn Trade
'It is possible to obtain in the east
very clear idea Of the Importance
attached to the conference by business
men," said Mr.. Ford 1T is looked
upon as medium through which con-
ditions would be given a great impetus
aius Aol niei, II ~ teltHludtcs sue
cessfully. and the reasoning followed
can be observed. The United States
has "a great portion of the surplus
money of the world, and nobody to
loan it to. With the probability of
war eliminated, American money would
go to Europe in immense sums for use
in the Industries, which is much the
same as saying that the former de-
mand for American goods would be
largely restored and foreign trade re-
sumed.
Improvement of international trade
would follow, in the opinion of east
ern business men, and a great cause
for the business depression in Amer
lea would be removed. From the view
point of the business man. as well as
from the promoters of peace, the arms
conference is perhaps not outranked
in Importance by anything occupying
the public mind in the world today"
End of Depression Nearing
Mr.. Ford stated that he returned
from the east feeling more optimistic
than he had expected. The east is
looking for better times, and considers
that the worst of the depression is
well passed. Much building is under
way in Minneapolis and Chicago. CaIl
money is low and bond prices are high.
a conditions that usually marks the
end of a business depression.
Montana occupies good position
In the opinion of the east" said Mr..
Ford. "The faith of former years in
Montana is still apparent and they be-
lieve that conditions here, as else
where, are but temporary. The states
oil fields have given her much favor
able publicity. Many people are inter
ested in Montana as a prospective oil
state"
Stock Sales Go Big
Mr.. Ford attended a portion of the
first day of the Hereford sales at the
Chicago International Stock show and
witnessed what ne declared was the
most successful sale since the begin
ming Of the business depression. He
saw 20 head Of Herefords sold at an
average of M.115 head, and the day
before remarkable" sale of Short
horns was conducted.
MIR: Ford was at Rochester. MINI.
with Mrs. Ford and their little daugh-
ter. and while there saw Judge W. B.
Rhoades. who recently underwent an
operation at the Mayo clinic. Judge
Rhoades is rapidly recovering from his
alment. he stated. and will return to
Great Falls within the next two weeks.
commenting on the eastern view Of
the copper market. Mr.. Ford said there
is a prevailing opinion the demand
for this metal and zinc is improving.
and that production will be resumed st
no great distant date.