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The New York herald., 1921-05-29
British Policy a Repetition of
Her Continental Attitude

To look at the British point of view first
il will be seen at once that Great Britain has
resumed her traditional Continental policy
From time to time the threats of Spain, of
France under Louis XIV. and again under
Napoleon have brought England to the
Continent. She came last when Germany
undertook to play the Napoleonic role. But
always when the immediate menace is over
Britain begins to consider the next dance
the next partner and the new European
situation.
Germany was a danger. a menace com
mercially, industrially, finally politically
William II. challenged Britain on the blue
water. The result was that Britain in the
decade which followed the Boer War steadily
extended her understandings ON the Conti-
nent with that group of nations which were
necessarily hostile to Germany. British
policy envisaged an association against Ger
many which would check and restrain the
overlapping ambition of the new Germany.
In the end the British policy led straight
to the world war because Germany was
hound not to be limited, to dominate, not to
play the role of one of many great powers
But the war came Germany was beaten as
Louis XIV. had been, as Napoleon had been.
And with German defeat Germany ceased
to be a menace for the British. The Ger
fleet was gone, the German com
mercial fleet was mainly In British hands
80 were the German colonies. That coun
try which had been dangerous rival be-
came, instantly, no more than a prospective
customer.
More than this. the defeat of Germany had
brought the ascendancy of France on the
Continent France became in British eyes
the next possible rival 1t the business
Of British statesmen to restrain France, to
preserve Germany a counter balance, ex-
actly as Britain had preserved France from
partition after Waterloo. insisting that the
France of 1889 should be restored to the
Bourbons on their return from exile. In
taking this course Britain fought Prussia
d century ago as she is now fighting France.
One must not confuse apparent modera-
ton, reasonableness. even generosity to
Germany by the British as an evidence of
a higher moral standard than exists among
other European nations No, the British
moderation Is policy long before il is moral
principle. Britain sees France now, as she
saw Germany before the war, as a possible
rival Could France add the coal OF the
Ruhr to the iron of Alsace-L Lorraine and of
French Lorraine, France would become the
greatest iron. steel and coal nation in the
world and on such bases German expan-
sion and mowers built.
The New York herald., 1921-05-29
Britain Restrained the French
By Using America and Italy

At the Paris conference the main effort
Of British statesmanship was to restrain
France, using both the United States and
italy as tools. Mr.. Wilson's fourteen points
were convenient bases for action in restraint
Of French ambtion-once Mr.. Wilson had
accommoda tingly dropped that article in
his faith which affected British naval
strength. namely. the freedom of the seas.
Thus we found the British opposing French
acquisition of the Sarre, of the left bank
Of the Rhine and in the same way under
taking to block French expansion in Syria.
A Germany which had no terrors for
Britain might easily become a useful coun-
terweight to France, Hence the insistence
by the British upon concession after con-
cession to the Germans. Every French ef-
fort to advance into Germany to enforce
the Treaty of Versailles has met with in
stant British opposition. Unfortunately for
the English. the Treaty of Versailles es-
tahlished certain laws certain rights for
France. In the last analysis, when the
Germans openly violated these rights. the
British were compelled TO support French
purpose. but always with reluctance and
after desperate resistance
British policy believes that a strong Ger
many Is essential to the balance of power
In Europe. British support OF Germany. as
n consequence. Is not humanitarian, il does
not rest upon any higher conception of in
ternational policy II is exactly the same
principle which has dominated British policy
toward the Continent ever since Britain
began to have a Continental policy. Some
OF the most cynical and some of the most
righteous actions in all British history have
resulted from the application Of this policy.
but Americans should perceive It Is policy
not morals. and British defence Of German
integrity to-day Is no more than the pursuit
OF British subiectives, as always.
The New York herald., 1921-05-29
Rx FRANK II. SIMONDS.

- HE Upper Silesian question, which has
set all Europe by the ears for the
last few weeks, is interesting beyond
all else because it is the first purely political
dispute since the world war. That is to say
it is exactly like the kind of dispute which,
growing out of Balkan issues. for example
steadily threatened the peace Of the world
mp 10 that moment when the assassination
Of Soraievo precipitated the supreme crisis.
There is a Silesian question. q purely
polish-Germanic issue, just as there were
endless Balkan disputes, disputes between
Serbia and Turkey, Greece and Turkey,
Bulgaria and Turkey and, at a later date, be-
tween Austria and Serbia. But the Silesian,
like the Serbian aspect Is minor What
Americans have now to appreciate is the
fact that we are done with an old war and
an old dispute, but entering into
new period a new rivalry. europe, after
the tremendous upheaval which brought the
United States to the Continent and involved
the whole world in the German war, is
settling back into the old ruts which have
shaped history for a thousand years.
We may dispute the Upper Silesan ques-
ton, as such. for the moment and analyze
the real issues involved in the crisis, which
marked by the sensational exchanges Of
public statements between Lloyd George and
BRAND. statements which were at points
almost minatory and were rightly accepted
the world over indicating the weakening
Of the Anglo French Entente. not because of
German issues. not because of differences of
opinion as to issues of the old war but be-
cause OF totally different conception as to
national interests existing in London and
Paris.
The New York herald., 1921-05-29
SUPPL ANTS BALKANS AS THE WORLDS THORN

Frank H. Simonds, whose articles on
International politics in the magazine
section of The New York Herald are
attracting wide attention
The New York herald., 1921-05-29
Why France Wants Germany
Kept Weak and Divided

Now. one turn to tho French situation,
exactly the same conditions persist The
whole history Of modern France Is domi
mated by the desire and the necessity 0f
France to keep Germany divided, weak,
broken into small states The reason IS
that whenever Germany has been in any
The New York herald., 1921-05-29

and Czecho-Slovakia, TO consolidate her posi-
ton and insure herself against any German
recovery. But in thus seeking security she
unouestionably marches toward a position
OF military and political supremacy in
Europe.
TIC prevent such French expansion OF
power Britain and Italy are seeking daily
and separately to restrict French influence,
to protect Germany. diminish Poland, even
u restore Russia as counterbalance to
Poland. You may as an American prefer
tn. French to the British game or the British
to the French. IT is not inconceivable that
Americans may believe their own com
mercial interests best served by re-
stored and fortified Germany. But what it
is essential to perceive is that a game is
being played, that two groups of nations
with equally selfish purposes, selfish as con-
trasted with idealistic, but perhaps more
accurately nationalistic purposes. seek
irg to have the best Of the play and in the
opo ration are making the Usual appeal to
all sorts of appropriate and inappropriate
moral principles
The New York herald., 1921-05-29
Not Really a Moral Issue,
Each Power Having Motives

hardly moral issue at all. Great Britain
would like to prevent the Poles from
ouirng this region, exactly she turned
back parts of European Turkey to the
Osmanli butchers in the Beaconsfeld era,
bee ause she desired to keep Russia away
fiom Constantinople. France would like to
have the Poles acquire this region, Polish
ethnically, because a stronger Poland would
be3efit France. Italy is playing the role she
played in the Sandman period during the
Crimean war, for her own legitimate in
terests
But naturally the British. the Italians and
the French would like to have American
SUPPORT and making the very best possi-
BILE appeal to so-called American idealism
along the road And at Paris there were
The New York herald., 1921-05-29

IT. HE Upper Silesian question, which has
set all Europe by the ears for the
last few weeks, is interesting beyond
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-03-31
THE ATTITUDE OF LABOR

The Labor forces present a strong
well balanced ticket for the approx
al of the voters at the city election
next Monday, a ticket that friends of
Wolf Point can safely vote for. La
Dor produces a large part of the
wealth of the city, and the labor pop
ulation represents an actual majority
of our people. The spirit and prac-
tice of unity and cooperation be-
tween the Labor and the Business
elements of the city is the only con-
dition under which the city -four
ish. Both Business and Labor should
be represented in all vital commune
ty affairs.
The laboring people have never
done anything to harm the city, have
never been anything but friendly and
helpful. There is no reason to be-
lieve that they will, even if in con-
troll, be anything but fair and square
in municipal affairs. What is more
to the interest of the wage Garner
than the continued growth and pros
perity of the city?
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-03-31
THE GOVERNOR AND THE
ENA
Chinook Opinion)

The old guard in the senate defeat.
ed the governor on the tax commits
sion issue in the special session of the
legislature, just as they defeated him
on the oil tax measure. The animus
back of their action was not so much
their objection to a tax commission
as it was their opposition to Gov. Dix
on personally. Some of the sena-
tors who by their votes helped to de-
feat the tax commission bill have in
previous sessions voted for a similar
measure.
Some of them voted this session to
employ tax experts for the same pur-
pose that a tax commission was de-
signed to accomplish, but put their
selection in the hands of the board
of equalization and not in the hands
of the governor.
The governor is endeavoring to
carry the issue to the people of the
state thru a constitutional amend
ment to be voted on at the next gen
eral election. The issue undoubted-
ly will be further fought out between
the people of the state who are fol
lowing Dixon's leadership and the
Edwards Republicans and the Demo-
cratic faction of which B. C. White
was the spokesman in the senate.
Popular opinion has been developing
solwly throughout the state over the
bitter contest hal has been carried
on in Helena, but we believe that
Dixon is gaining IN popular approval
as the contest is better understood.
The governors attitude is that
there is undoubtedly great inequality
and injustice in the manner of asses
sing property for taxation purposes
in different parts of the state. There
is no supervision that is worth while
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-03-31
Notice to Auto
mobile Owners

You are hereby notified that the
laws in regard to lights, front and
back, on cars will be strictly enforced
Also that cars must carry two license
numbers as issued by the state and
these license numbers must be on
every car in service in the city of
Wolf Point on and after May 1st,
1921. Violations of this order will
subject owners to the penalties as
prescribed.
w. J.. KEARNEY,
Chief of Police.
Mch31-Apr.14&21
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-03-31
LEONARD DETHMAN
POST. NO. y

: Montana is one of the six state!
which have organized branches Of
the American Legion news service
This branch furnishes all the news.
papers of the state a weekly bunch
of dope" on Legion affairs.
National Commander F. w. Gal
braith took his Easter dinner with
President Harding at the White
House. Over the coffee and cigars
they discussed the various legislative
measures. of interest to ex-service
men which are to come before the
special session of congress.
In order to accommodate some of
the buddies who have been late in
paying their dues for this year, the
American Legion Weekly has been
sent for three months to every man
that was on last years list. But if
you are not paid up for 1921 you
will not get the Weekly after April
1st.
II AiiltllIdD iCSlOD Ids COlIie W
stay. Of course, there are a few fell
lows who will drop out this year and
maybe a few more next year. But
many who were slow in lining up are
joining hands with their buddies for
the first time as members of the Lee
gion and for each one lost there will
be several gained. To be a Legion
aire is going to be a bigger and big
ger privilege as each year passes.
Our post cleared about $35 on the
Patrick dance.
State Historian Earl Poore will
for Helena the last of this week
to attend a meeting of the State Exc
Committee on Sunday, April
3rd.
Everybody is helping on the state
vide vocational training drive which {
at Glasgow March 29-3O, and
ends at Glendive April 20, 81, %.
Here is the opportunity for every
nan who was disabled in the service !,
n any name whatsoever, to apply :,
or vocational training. Each case
will be finally decided by this travel r
ng committee and no mar will have !,
0 wait, wait, wait, before he knows
he may expect from his appli- \
alton for training.
Representatives of all the posts u
long the nighttime will meet at Glas-
on April 9th to plan for the or
anization of American Legion base
all teams. 1t is hoped that a league :
be formed and a definite sched-
lie of games arranged.
By the Post Publicity Pest.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-03-31

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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-03-31
X TO

Little Elmer GIFTS, aged five, was
taken to a Glasgow hospital today,
accompanied by the father and moth
err, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed GIFTS and DR..
DeWane. The child was suffering
from acute appendicitis and abcess
and was operated on as soon as the
hospital was reached. At last report
he was resting we'll.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-03-31
PIETY HILL
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Glen Winship and Fred Thorn ar
farming the John Garden farm Of
shares.
VIM. Kohl has moved on the Spr,
farm which he is going to put int
crop.
Mrs. c. H. DeVaney visited at the
Homrighaus home Monday night.
O. w. Tweedt made a trip to the
Point Monday and bought a supply
of grub.
Mr.. and Mrs. Breiung are visiting
at the c. H. DeVaney home this
week.
A party of friends and neighbors
gathered at the Balbinot home Sat
urday night and spent the evening.
All had a fine time.
Mrs. John McPeek spent Sunday
afternoon at the Baldwin home.
Miss Fayrie Homrighaus visited at
the Thorn home Saturday and Sun
day.
Our neighbor John Peterson has
left the country for parts unknown
probably another widow.
c. H. DeVaney is busy these days
assessing in the Piety Hill district.
The farmers meeting was we'll at
tended Monday night and a Seed
Committee was elected as fol-
C. M. Baldwin, A. L. Homrig-
haus and c. H. Winship. A. L. HON.
righaus was elected as delegate to go
TO the Farm Bureau meeting at Gull
1ertson.
The next farmers meeting will be
leld Saturday night, April 2.
Mr.. and Mrs. Winship called at the
Baldwin home Sunday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ambrose Bowers visit
d at the Homrighaus home Sunday.
Myrtle Forsness stayed at the
HON home Monday night
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-03-31
NOTICE

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of The Wolf Point Herald, g
corporation, will be held on Tues
day, April ~, 1921, at eight o'clock
P. NJ, at the offices of the First State
Bank of Wolf Point, Montana, for
the purpose Of electing directors and
t%ransacting such other business as
may come before the meeting.
sgt c.. L. Marshall, Secretary.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-03-31
BOWLIN-PATTERSON

John Bowlin of this city and Eliza
beth Patterson of Medicine Lake,
were married at the M. E. church this
evening by Rev. R. /. Stone. A few
immediate relatives were present.
They will make their home in this
city.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-03-31

Mrs. c. E. Lintz, who conducts a
beauty shop at the Sherman and does
shampooing, scalp treatment, etc.,
suggests that all ladies wishing
switches made bring her their comb
ings. Stiff
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-03-31
CLARK WETSIT

Clark, the son of Joshua Wetsit,
age 8 years and 9 months, succumb-
ed to typhoid fever March 20. Bur
ial was made at Oswego. The little
boy was attending school at the Mis-
sion at Oldtown when taken sick.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-03-31

h are cheap, that. why you
should have them tanned. Ship them
direct to the Tannery. We tan and
manufacture horse and cattle hide
robes, coats, fur mittens and all kinds
of leather at a very reasonable price
All our work is guaranteed to be first
class. Send for price list and ship
ping tags.
The Williston Tannery
WILLfSTON, NORTH DAKOTA
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-03-31

is justified in feeling that his policy
was an expression of a popular de-
sire. He is entitled to appeal to the
voters two years from now to say
whether they support him or the lit
tie group of senate members, who
mutilated his program of legislation
at every point possible.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-03-31

over the methods of assessment fol
!, lowed in the various counties. Some
: counties have a low assessment ano
I high local rate so to avoid heavy state
t taxes. In other counties the assess
ment is made high to keep the rate
down and in such counties the state
taxes are high in proportion. In
some counties much more property
escapes assessment than in others.
We have a state board of equaliza-
ton made up of several of the cleo
tive state officials. But they have ex-
ercised no real control over the as
sessment of property throughout the
state. The men are elected to hold
other positions and are ex-officio
members of the equalization board.
1t is a difficult matter to fix the re-
sponsibility for whatever policy or
lack of policy pursued. The gov
ernor proposes that the governor be
given power to appoint a state tax
commission to supervise the taxation
of property in the state. That would
centralize responsibility for the COM
missions policy on the governor. The
tax payers could hold the governor
responsible for the policies pursued.
To create a central board with real
power to equalize the assessment of
property in the state for taxation
purposes, and to center the response
bility for that commissions policy on
one official is the object of the gov
advocacy of his tax commits .
sion plan. :
The old guard are apparently OPP :
oossed to anything the governor adj
y~ocates, and also apparently prefer
hat the present confused and ire !,
ponsible system of taxation should
'revail. Any attempt to improve or :
hange our taxation system with its
eavy burden on real estate Of all
inds, arouses the active opposition :
t once of those representatives who
eel that to guard the mining coun- "
les against any increase taxation is :
heir principal public duty. :
Their fear of a tax commission :
18th powers to investigate and act in
egard to assessment of property and
D taxation methods, may be based
n the belief that the inequalities ?
lat are said to exist, do exist, and ?
nat it is true that the small business
the stockman, farmer and land :,
are paying more than their
of the taxes. If they have no
that a thorough supervision of
III taxation processes will reveal \
lch an equality their opposition to '
"a commission is not easily e.
1t is to be hoped that the governor
!kes the issue to the people at the
ext election. The governors ideas !,
a majority in the house, !.
hose members were all elected last 4
III. The adverse majority in the !,
is due to the follower snators, -
no did not come up for election last :.
III. The governor was chosen last VIZ
III by an exceptional majority and o
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-03-31

Wouldn't it save a lot of work and
bother if the pie counter in Washing
ton could be run on the cafeteria
plan with every fellow helping him
self to what he wants?-Raliegh
News and Observer.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-03-31
An Ideal Remedy For Constipation

An Ideal Remedy For Constipation
1t would be hard to find a better
remedy for constipation than Cham
b~erlain's Tablets. For best effect they
should be taken Immediately after
supper. They are easy to take and
mild and gentle in effect.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-03-31
NICKWALL AND VICINITY
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Where did you spend Easter?
Ed Payne was down from Circle
a few days last week.
Brade Nelson and family were
Sunday visitors at Neal Narlow's.
Frank Steele and wife visited Sum
day with Mrs. Fred Minser.
Jim Smith and family visited the
latter part of the week at w. j. Wal
ling's.
Chas. Hilger and wife came hame
Thursday from Sidney. They spent
the winter at Hamilton, Mont.
Fred Kalbow came home from
Miles City Wednesday evening.
D. c. Witt and wife are visiting at
Willie Bawden's.
Road +ba ClocciHaJ AJye
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-03-31

In wartime it was work or fight"
Now it is fight for work,-Des Moines
Register.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-09-17
Letter from Kansas.

The Chief is in receipt of a letter
from Leopold Jambois, who is now
in Williamson, Kansas, and whose
mother, Mrs. Charles Jambois, is a
resident of the fourth ward Of this
parish, in which Mr.. Jambois en-
closes picture of the now famous
Zacchea family of New York city.
Readers may possibly recall that this
family was called to the attention of
President Harding because of the
fact that Domenico Zacchea, the
father, and his wife have sixteen
children, all living, all unmarried
and living at home, and that the
father earned but $40 per week.
President Harding sent congratula-
tions to the parents, and this led
to letter being sent to John Wana-
maker, employer of Mr.. Zacchea,
urging that the father be given a
better position. This has been
promised. The congratulations from
President Harding dealt principally
with the fact that family Of eigh-
teen could get along on $40 a week.
The ehief thanks Mr.. Jambois for
his thoughtfulness and kindness in
sending the picture and wishes him
the best of luck in Williamstown.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-09-17
Attractions to Follow.

Tomorrow there will be another
benefit performance for the Catholic
church, when the strong and remark
able picture, ''The Journeys End"
will be shown. It is adapted from
the story, 'Ave Maria" Miss Mabel
Ballin is the star in the cast. Fol-
lowing "The Journeys End'sa good
laughable comedy will be shown.
The show starts at o'clock and ad-
mission prices viii be 10 and 20
cents.
Next Tuesday the attraction will
be 'The Lone Wolf" photoplay de-
picting story Of love-, mystery and
suspense, and Charley Chaplin com
edy. The vaudeville numbers will
consist Of selections by the Commu-
nifty orchestra; fancy toe dancing by
Miss Eva Rivet; song, by William J.
Doran; buck and wing dance, by Will
lie Acosta; song and music by the
ICommunity orchestra.