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The Washington times., 1922-08-19

the United States together perhaps
more closely than any other issue
had ever brought them. A tariff on
COTTON affects the farmers in only
one section of the country. A tar.
iff on wheat affects them in only
one section.
The tariff on imports OF vegetable
oils and fats turned out TO affec;
them in virtually all sections; be.
cause in the South we make oil from
cottonseed and from peanuts, ano
farther North we make It from corn
and hogs, and all through the North
we derive 1t in great quantities from
milk, and In the Northwest we
squeeze II from flaXseed. The list
of farmers organizations demanding
full protection for American fats and
oils was a list SO complete that IL
struck amazement to the minds Of
Senators.
In a committee room in the Capt.
tol building the representatives OF
these organizations assembled and
conveyed instruction to Senators who
visited them one by one or in small
groups. There was present also II
representative of the persons who
might be called fish farmers. These
persons make oil from their catches
of the fish called the menhaden all
along our Eastern coast from Canada
to the Gulf. The fish farmers and
the dry land farmers together were
triumphant. One by one the Senators
perceived the weight of their argu.
ments. The Senators from States
which contain soap-maklng com.
panies, which naturally desire cheap
imports Of fats and oils, resisted. but
were overborne.
The duties placed on imported
vegetable oils by the House OF Rep
resentatives were raised. The duties
placed on them by the present exist
Ing emergency tariff were raised. A
Senate proviso Objectionable to the
farmers was eliminated from the
bill. The victory for the farmers
was complete. The labors of Mr..
Holman from the time when he
sighted the sooy bean in Manchuria
were rewarded And the farm bloc
proved itself to be a thing which.
when II Is fully organized, can de-
feat any urban Industrial manufaC.
turing influence whatsoever.
The Republican party used IN
crate to the farmer and listen TO the
manufacturer. Now IL can close its
ears to the manufacturer when he
farmer chooses to talk. The Demo.
Gratis may make gains In the cleo.
tions In our industrial districts. The
Republican party u on its way 10
doing just about everything TO keep
the farming districts voting Repub.
lican-
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place, II must be
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d ersto o d that
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speech to Con-
gress IL an abb
solutely fra n k
and faithful and
complete repre-
sentation Of the
President's own
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II turned out that the matter Of
fats and oils brought the farmers Of
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Industries.
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private statewILLIAM HARD
Of mind. 1t corresponds in every
detail to the ideas which the
President expresses when he 10
talking to the people about him. not
as the President, but as Warren
Gannaiiel Harding. This speech is
an honest. sincere speech which the
public will be justified in taking as
a totally reliable disclosure Of the
ideas and feelings prevalent in the
White House.
The Washington times., 1922-08-19

Some Of the chief rates adopted
with comparative rates from the
permanent Underwood law, follow:
Evening star., 1922-08-23

died recently of wounds received in
skirmish. Republicans claim that Bo'
land was murdered by Free Staters
when he was unarmed. But 1t is
known that the irregulars have de-
creed a warfare of ambuscades and In.
dividual killings, and it Is far more
likely that Collins was marked down
for death because Of his prominence
and the value Of his services to the
Free State. The plain purpose OF the
insurgents is to terrorize and destroy,
and thus. II possible. to prevent the
maintenance of government at Dublin.
A call for a meeting Of the dali
eireann has been issued. This body has
been kept out Of session. because 1t
was hoped that the work of paciflca'
ton would be completed soon, and it
was desired to get all military matters
out of the way before the parliament
began its discussion Of civic questions.
But the death Of Collins, following so
quickly upon that Of Grinith, presents
an emergency. New leaders must be
named. 1t is likely that the staying of
Collins will react quickly against the
republicans. for he was easily the most
popular figure in Ireland. The con-
structive work of the past. half year
will not be undone by this crime. even
though it may lead to further suffer
ing and losses before the state is
stabilized and Ireland has Strengthened
out on the road to peaceful self-admin
istration.
Evening star., 1922-08-23

ton, but sometimes takes its course
from fiction. Note the striking re-
semblance between this Pacific coast
episode and the old story OF the man
at a political meeting who when the
speaker began to score heavily against
his side nudged his friend In the next
seat and said: Call him a liar, Jack,
and start fight"
And note also that this interruption
at Sacramento came from Ku
Kluxer-a member Of an organization
boasting Of its devotion to law and
order, and of it's desire to assist all
regularly constituted authorities IN
law enforcement.
Heckling in good temper and for q
good purpose is q good thing, and a
well established political custom.
Many stumpers enjoy it. Some invite
1t. 1t Is sort Of fencing match. and
sparks fly. A heckler who knows his
subject and a hecklee equal to an en-
counter can afford an audience not
only entertainment. but instruction.
But a heckler who has no other object
than to start fight is nuisance, and
should promptly be given the gate.
Evening star., 1922-08-23
A. Strong Slogan.

The Ohio republicans could not
easily strengthen their slogan for this
years campaign-"Stand by the Presi-
dent and the national administration" !"
The appeal is made after a service
of eighteen months. It Is based upon
the record, which will now undergo a
discussion Of two months and half.
Nothing has been done in a corner.
either at the White House or on Capt.
tol Hill.
The President Is Ohio born and bred.
The people know him, and have re-
peatedly given him their confidence.
Two years ago they assisted by a ma
iority of nearly four hundred thou
sand-the largest in the history Of the
state-in his election to the presi-
dency.
Thus, partly at their instance, the
President took up in March of last
year the burden bequeathed by the
Wilson administration. 1t was heavy
and complex beyond precedent. No
man upon entering on the duties Of
the presidency ever faced greater con-
fusion in our public affairs. The home
ly old word mess" most accurately
describes it.
Not all has been done that the Presi-
dent has desired and recommended. A
topheavy majority in Congress has
initiated against teamwork. Faction
ism has at times been a clog on the
wheel Of progress.
But a great deal has been done, and
the most Of it under the Presidents
direction. He has been diligent on the
lob, not sparing himself at any time.
And now he turns to ,"the folks back
home" and asks their approval of his
labors. And their answer will be so
important it may have a bearing on
the campaign OF 1924.
Evening star., 1922-08-23
The Herrin Massacre.

In expressing his pleasure at the
news that the Illinois authorities were
at last moving in the matter OF the
Herrin massacre, President Harding.
in a letter to the Illinois Chamber of
Commerce. said:
1t is a gratifying thing to know that
there is q determination that justice
shall be done. It was extremely nee
essary to refer to the afair IN my ao-
dress to the Congress. because the
that the federal government was
powerless to act in the matter. and 1t
was unbearable to have & widespread
impression that the federal govern
ment was willingly or purposely ig-
noring that inexcusable crime. There
which will not tolerate such d dis
graceful thing. 1t will be very pleas
ing to ME and reassuring to the whole
country to know that this conscience
is finding expression.
The Herrin infamy stands out from,
other lynching infamies for fiendtsh'
ness all its own. Working off human
being at the end Of a rope; or nlling
his body full of lead from a hundred
smoking muzzles: or even tying him to
q stake and roasting him alive. car
ries q suggestion Of wild passion con-
trolling the low mentalities Of the crea
lures so employed.
But at Herrin the lynchers. cold
bloodedly and with calculation. jeered
their victims in the latters' dying mo-
ments and taunted them with their
fate. The wonder is they did not form
a ring with Joined hands, and, in the
old Comanche fashion. now out OF date
even among Indians, dance around the
PROSTATE persons. and add the last
fiendish touch to a fiendish perform
ance. They may have done so. and
the detail escaped the ehronicler in the
midst of 80 much excitement.
Not one of the perpetrators Of that
exceptional crime wore a mask. All
of them defed the law in the boldest
way, and seemed unafraid Of punish
ment. But let US hope that punish
ment now is close at hand.
Evening star., 1922-08-23
Here and There in Washington
BY "THE MAJOR"

Pompadour. others the dark locks OF
the Egyptians, blonde curls OF MOD
ern day miss: false stomachs for Fal-
staff, Yorick's skull, the implements
of the grave diggsrs; piled over 70
one side are literally dosens ana
dozens of costumes, armor. SWORDS
and scimitars. When viewed from
| "the back" many of those articles
appear drab and unreal. but In the
glare of the footlights they take on
an added Interest, they appear to be
genuine and they hold the eye. The
property room of a theater contains
as many curious things as does the
present day tariff bill.
0NE Of the keenest politicians In
~ the United States Senate Is the
tall and rather slender individual who
is known officially rs Medill McCor-
mick of Illinois. His political sagac-
ity is acknowledged by republicans
and democrats alike, but his claim TO
fame does not rest alone upon his
political acumen. He has many other
attributes that stamp him as being
man of unusual attainments. 1t is
| not generally known that Senator NC
cormick, In addition to being an ex-
! cellent writer and speaker, Is first
| rate Judge Of horse flesh. but such Is
a fact. Professional horsemsn OF
Illinois have long since come to the
(, conclusion that 1t is a waste OF time
| to try to sell the senior senator
from Illinois a steed that does not
| prove to be perfect upon examina-
ton. Perhaps one of the reasons that
he keeps physically fit is due to the
| fact that nearly every morning, just
after the sun has commenced to shine
on our beautiful city. Senator NC
,, cormick is to be seen riding a favor
, ite mount through Rock Creek Park.
y IL x x
THAT the evils of gambling have
! i not diminished to an appreciable
extent is best shown by . conversa-
ton that I happened to overhsar
| while walking down Pennsylvania
! avenue the other day. Two young
| men. or rather two younEstsrs-they
did not look over fourteen or fifteen
| years Of age-wsre discussing with
gusto the merits and dsmerits Of the
horses that were running on the sum
mer tracks. The language they en-
ployed was similar to that used by
| stable boys and touts on q big-town
| track. and it is doubtful IL any OF the
well known race horse owners Of the
country ever spoke with As much as
/ surance as did these lads, who should
have been home cutting the front
lawn or going to the store for their
| mothers.
Evening star., 1922-08-23
UMEROUS automobiles who
had parked their cars along
the Speedway a couple of


sight when q man and woman drove
UP in a good-looking sedan. in the in
terror of which was a large lavender
balloon. Some thought. perhaps, 1t
was just a fad for the young woman
to carry q balloon in the car; perhaps
again, 1t was her idea to nave, the
balloon of shade to match her fetcn-
ing summer hat. The man alighted'
glanced at his watch, unfastened the
balloon from its moorings in the car.
sent it aloft. keeping an eye on mis-
watch until his companion stated that
1t had passed out of range OF vision.
No, it was not a new fad; it was not
an advertising dodge; 1t was merely
q former officer of the air service ex-
perimenting with air currents.
* x X
JAMES ]. DAVIS, Secretary Of Labor.
y is another member Of the cabinet
who has entered the field of letters.
Secretary Davis. in his book, describes
his life from the time that he came to
this country In the steerage with his
parents until he achieved success as
the head of the Moose and had be-
come . national figure in political life.
A CERTAIN well known senator
"A while walking by the Riggs Bank
halted as q familiar sound came to
his ears. 1t was the drone Of the
drills eating their way into the walls
Of the building. Accompanying this
particular sound was the tap. tap. tap
Of the hammers. He said it reminded
him very much Of the early part OF
his life. which he spent on farm. The
drone of the drills reminded him of
the bees and the tap, tap. tap brought
back the visions of the forest and the
woodpeckers tapping on the trees.
x X x
THE theatrical season is near at
i hand and some day if you walk
into one of the citys rejuvenated
playhouses and 60 back into the sec
tion OF the structure where the prop
erty man holds forth you will think
that YOU are in another world. for
your first gaze will probably remind
you of Noahs ark. You will see
papier- -mache lions. bears, tigers, etc.
Close at hand you will see the coun-
terfeit head of John the Baptist used
by Salome in her dance. The lion of
That's stands guard over it. You will
see crowns and scepters, amulets and
rings for Nubian slaves. stage lamp
posts. furniture Of different periods,
wigs, some to give the effect Of Mme.
Evening star., 1922-08-23
IrelanHs Heavy Loss.

Michael Collins dead. The word of
the assassination of this brilliant, dash
ing, commanding young Irishman
causes even greater grief among those
who hope for free, happy, prosperous
Ireland than did the news of the pass
ing Of Arthur Griffith. For while Crit
fith was a man Of power and great
ability, statesman in the truest
sense, Collins was an inspiring leader
as well. magnetic in personality, in
trepid, Indifferent to danger soldier
and at the same time inspired by a
vision Of Ireland as nation. His loss
is a severe blow to the Free State or
ganization, greater, perhaps. than that
Of Griffith, for his work was that of
maintaining the military campaign to
establish the dominion government
firmly against the assaults Of the ir-
regulars.
Michael Collins, born on a farm,
without family means. became a clerk
in the London post office, quit that job
because it offered few chances for ad-
ice. He learned the banking business,
and it was into his hands that the Sim
Fein intrusted its monetary interests
when that organization set up It's op-
position to British rule. Taken prison
er, he was released and later became
one of the foremost figures Of the
negotiations that led to the establish.
ment of the Free State, He was min.
lister of finance Of the new ireland in
addition to his post Of commander Of
the forces. After Grifith's death he
became virtually the head Of the state.
The first question that arises is
whether the death of Collins win check
the establishment Of the Free State.
He was marked for reprisal. it is
stated, for the death Of Harry Boland,
ne vaiera's. lieutenant, formerly, ,Ahis
d escnsatiye In this country Vllu
Evening star., 1922-08-23
A Lively Primary.

The primary campaign in California
does not lack for ginger. This is from
Sacramento:
A riot cali brought q patrol wagon
load OF detectives to quell = disturb
ance last night at meeting where
Thomas Lee Woolwine. district at
torney Of Los Angeles and~candidate
for the democratic nomination for
governor. discussed the Ku Klux Khan.
The disturbance followed extensive
heckling. When Mr.. Woolwine start
ed to tell Of his activities involving
the Ku Klux Khan in Los Angeles
scores Of persons began hooting and
cat calling. A man arose near the
front row and called the district at
torney . liar. Several persons started
toward him and . tight seemed Inn
minent. when City Councilmsn II. s.
rest. The police arrived moment
later. E Il 81 81 e
s Truth is not only stranger than nc
Evening star., 1922-08-23
Next Month-Perhaps!

Some light is thrown upon the puz-
zle of the failure of justice in the mat
ter of race gambling cases in the
course Of an interview with the as
sistant district attorney in charge OF
such matters at the Police Court, print
ed in yesterdays Star. 1t seems that
all of the defendants in these cases
demand jury trials. and only one day
in each week is set apart for such
trials. The result is that seventy-one
accusations are now on file in court,
and there is no prospect Of action until
next month. Wait until then, prom
ises the prosecutor, when the jurors.
now on vacation, return, and We'll
have action.
Maybe So Perhaps there will be
some action. Certainly it Is long over
due. These cases have been piling UP
for months when jurors were not on
vacation. They piled up before one OF
the judges began to sit in Traffic
Court. They piled up before prohibi-
ton went into effect and before liquor
cases were the nainstay OF the con-
sested docket. They seem to have a
habit Of pilins up whatever the condi.
tions.
If the Police Court cannot handle
these cases. why has there been no
call for help? 1t has been notorious
for some years that the police found
difficulty in getting action on the
prosecutions for the violation Of the
nti-gambling laws. Perfectly good
evidence went to waste. Witnesses
drifted out of the jurisdiction. The
gamblers went on with their business.
somewhat under cover, meanwhile
making money enough to pay for their
bonds when arrested and for their
legal advice and leave a substantial
profit. If the court costs Of operation
became too heavy it was always pos
sible to take a heavier toll from the
easy.mark addicts who daily begged
! for chances to be stung.
Now the job OF the police is to make
the congestion even heavier. to pile
up more cases in the Police Court, to
increase the cost OF operations and
thus to force a showdown in Septem.
Der or later, or else effect a demon
stration that the court itself is the
prime cause OF the notification Of the
law.
Evening star., 1922-08-23
No Hard Coal Peace.


arbitrate future disputes has resulted
in breaking off negotiations Tor eno'nR
The anthracite coal strike, and tne
pessimistic report is sent out from
PHILADELPHIA that there is little pros
pect for the resumption OF hard coai
mining before or during the winter.
I, is tr>s that the question whether
the ag1 sA-upon wage scale should eA'
pire neia April or April I, 1924, was
still in dispute when the conference
was abandoned, but this proDaoiy
would have presented little dimcuitS
had officials Of the United Mine orN-
ers not taken an adamant staho
sainst arbitration.
Labor leaders professed to be IN
dignant at the assertion OF fresldeh'
Harding that the country was at the
,nercy of the United Mine workers.
The stand they have taken in the hafo
coal dispute is an admission that they
believe they have the country al thelf
mercy. They feel 80 confident OF then
organized strength that they prefer 10
relv upon it rather than submit to i'm
martial arbitration. In other woros'
thew are not content with assurances
that Justice will be done their cause.
They feel strong enough to enforce
their demands, regardless OF whether
they are just or unjust. They thfo"
TO the winds an opportunity to assure
peace in the anthracite fields and de'
clare their preference for continuance
- industrial warfare.
r. a course had been deliberately
chosen for the purpose OF alternating
public sympathy from the cause OF the
miners their leaders could not nave
selected a better one. The people OF
this country and of the world believe
in the principle Of arbitration. ana are
coming more and more to believe tnat
lis application to all manner OF con-
1royersies is necessary to the welfare
Of mankind. In the past it has been
one OF the tenets Of organized labor.
In MANY trades it is in such success
ful operation that strikes are almost
unthought OF.
But these things appear to be lost
upon the leaders of the United Mine
Workers. They have tasted power, and
like it. Any agreed-upon system for
arbitrating the wages Of miners would
rake power away from them, and
rather than this they would drag their
followers throulh wageless winter
and expose the public to the perils and
hardships and certain suffering OF
coal famine. The dictum of THE pub
lie be damned was never more arro-
gantly pronounced.
The United Mine Workers are
strong, it is true, and just now they
may appear to have a strangle hold.
But the American people as a whole
are stronger. If necessity compels
them to exert their strength it is like
lv to fare i'll with Mr.. Lewis and his
associates, who, today, apparently, are
SO contemptuous of the public and
its rights,
Evening star., 1922-08-23
Corrigau's Exploit.

To the list Of heroes Of the sea add
the name Of James c. Corrigan.
senior second engineer Of the steam
ship Adriatic. Among the nrst to
reach the hold where the explosion
on the liner occurred. he darted into
the smoke with the cry:
"one of my men is in there"
Don't go in yet. it's full Of gas
and you'll never get OUT" his captain
called.
Damn the gas"' was his reply, as
he disappeared.
Not only did he bring out victim
Of the accident, but he also Joined
the bucket brigade and stayed with
1t until the fire was extinguished.
Few Of us will grow weary Of the
truism that an emergency makes the
man as long as 1t Is so courageously
and unselfishly illustrated, as it was
in this instance. by Senior Second
Engineer Corrigan of the Adriatic.-
Providence Journal.
Evening star., 1922-08-23
EDITORIAL DIGEST

What does it profit a man il he gain
a whole world and dies at fifty-seven
without enjoyment Of it other than
that which comes through sheer
animal satisfaction in ceaseless la
Dor? The death Of Lord NorthcliHe
asks this question in spite of efforts
to keep 1t from thrusting itself into
the foreground. Harmsworth Is dead.
Literally worked to death. The string
on which he played with astounding
vigor from the age Of nineteen snap
ped when he most wanted 1t to be
strong and respond to his touch. The
man whose only recreation Is more
work pays the penalty Lord North
cliffe gave-death at the moment of
success, before he could use it,
Evening star., 1922-08-23

I,enin has had long convalescence.
His ultimate recovery may depend
more on conditions as announced by
the politicians, rather than those noted
by the doctors.