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Evening journal., 1922-02-21

The most active promoter IN Con.
gress OF the bonus raid is Joseph w.
Fordney, Representative OF the
Eighth district OF Michigan for the
last twenty-five years. Through the
operation Of the antiquated seniority
rule in Congress Representative
Fordney Is the chairman OF the WAYS
and Means Committee Of the House
OF Representatives.
American citizens feel justified In
expecting the head of the most Inn
portant committee on economic mat
ters in Congress to apply his ability
and influence to developing adequate
sources of revenues for the mainte-
nance of the Government and pro-
tecting the interests OF all the citi-
zens that live under It. His Job is.
or should be, that of raising money
as we'll as saving Il and not vast
ing It.,
In the present financial and eco
nomic condition OF the country
conscientious and capable chairman
OF the Ways and Means Committee
could render service of tremendous
value to the people of the country
in respect Of this problem. Mr.
Fordney is not doing so. He is
tire recognized leader of a small but
efficiently organized and very noisy
minority OF citizens who are support
ing the bonus raid on the Treasury
OF the Government and the business
Of the country. He appears to be
less concerned with his legitimate
functions OF raising and saving
money for the Government than
with scattering It among the pros
pective recipients OF the bonus raid.
In doing this the chairman OF the
Ways and Means Committee IS rum
ming true 10 legislative form. His
record in the House OF Representa-
tives has blazed consistent trail
OF failure. Although he Is serving
his twelfth continuous term there Is
not one really important piece OF
constructive legislation to his credit.
He has probably caused more embar-
rassment to the Harding Admins
tration and provoked more dissa;is-
faction among the Republican lead
ers OF the country than any other
ten men in the House and Senate.
Fordney was once described by a
keen political observer as "a baobler
who does not know what IT is all
about" meaning the science and
common sense Of both Congress un-
dertakings and party policies. He is
given to extravagant statements al
Evening journal., 1922-02-21
Why Fordney?
lFrom lhe New York HeraldD

ways playing to the galleries" D."
scoffing at and ignoring opinions OPP
posed to his own.
His lack Of tact ana his unlntslii-
gent grasp OF legislative projects are
deplored by his own associates on
the Ways and Means Committee. His
emergency tariff measure. designed
to alleviate depressing agricultural
conditions. has been a miserable
failure. After six months OF opera
ton the farmer Is just as dlscon-
tented as he was before the passage
of Mr.. Fordney's bill.
The American valuation plan
sponsored by Mr.. Fordney has been
completely rewritten by the Senot-
Finance Committee. q 10 doubtful
II any Of his ideas on the subject
will be accepted.
The one business the chairman OF
the Ways and Means Committee
should know most about "a lumber
He has been engaged in Il all his
life and has made money out Of It.
Yet the lumber schedule, personally
framed by Mr.. Fordney was reject
ed out OF hand by his associates on
the committee, In which action they
were supported by the House itsels
Intelligent leaders Of the Repub-
publican party who correctly ap-
praise the disastrous effects Of tn,
blunders committed by Mr.. Ford
ney regard him as "a narrow gauged
partisan of small caliber" obtusC
and thick headed. Adherence tC
the seniority rule alone prevented
them from selecting for Ways and
Means chairman a man better fitted
by business experience. tempera-
ment, study and sense OF party obi
cations for that important job.
Mr.. Fordney has been the mos
persistent advocate OF the bonus raid
from the inception OF the profess
sional propag ganda which has for Is
object the trading Of votes Of Con
gressmen for votes for Congressman
lie Is credited with having per.
sonally prepared the socalled "fiv'
way PLAN which, II adopted, vii
cost the citizens of the country five
thousand millions OF dollars IN th'
form of gratuities demanded by a
small number OF we'll organized eX
service men, but opposed by TIT
overwhelming majority of the Amer
lean people, including the real vie
Tins OF the world war-the wound
ed. sick and helpless ex-soldiers.
Vbv Forducy?
Evening journal., 1922-02-21
nEpunLIcANs WIZ rME r1rE orrrNslyr.

UN outlining the issues OF the coming Congressional cam
pasn Chairman Corden Hun OF the Democrats Ma
onal Committee. enumeraes among other alleged faults
OF the Republican party lack OF constructive leadership
in both branches of Congress.
The issue is very proper one and II facts support
the claim. this will be element political discussion
detrimental to Republican Interests but an examination Of
The facts VIII hardly bear out Mr. Huls contention II
Mr HUI intended 10 convey The idea mat there has been
dciaoria leadership among Republicans in either
branch Of Congress he undoubtedly correct for there
has been dctaon Congress by neither individual mem
hors OF that branch Of the government nor by the exec
tive was the during the Democratic adminisra-
ton
When The Democrats were in power a war came upon
as and The administration under the necessity Of en-
acting law for The raising OF armies In order that this
country might perform its part in the conflict with credit
and with assurance Of success The most important
military presented referred 10 The Military
Analrs Committee OF which Representative Dent Demo-
clai, Of Alabama chairman The type OF construc-
tive leadership possessed by Mr. is indicated by the
faci HAT President Wilson was compelled TO call upon
Cons julius Kahn OF California a Republican TO
take charge OF the measure Moreover when the bill was
put upon rs final passage ii was found that IL had The
support Of larger proportion OF Republicans than OF
Democratic votes II there be desire TO present com
parison Republicans viii certainly not suffer
Even the Federal Reserve Act which IS proclaimed as
the great achievement Of the Democratic admnlsra-
lion the embodiment OF ;hc Important features
the system devised by Republican Monetary Commits
sion the most important difference being that the meas
ure as passed by the Democrats so shaped as ia
make the Federal Reserve Board partisan organization
At the outbreak OF the Europe when hs country
Was confronted by the danger OF panic Democratic
leaders went post-hasie to prominent Republican nnan-
cefs and secured the suggestion OF The by which
sne panic could be aNeredrecourse to The provisions OF
Evening journal., 1922-02-21

the Vreeland-Aldrch bill, purely Republican measure
But considering the work Of the Republican Congress
and by comparison with Democratic leadership
there will be need for Republicans to offer apologies
Il Republican Congress that passed over the veto Of
Presdeut Wilson the bill revivng the War Finance Cor
poraton. II a Republican Congress that passed the
budget law which has saved millions OF dollars to the
taxpayers lt Republican leadership that conso-
dated and made efficient the numerous agencies for
caring for the veterans u Republican leadership that
framed enacted the agricultural emergency tariff law
the law for the regulation packing houses the law for
the regulation grain exchanges; the revision OF the in
come in order that the burden Of taxation may
made lighter for those less able to pay and the i'm
migration law which restricts the inflow Of aliens.
II Mr. Hull desires 10 go before the country with a
comparison records OF Republican Congresses and
Democratic Congresses he will and his opponents ready
at any and all times 10 accept his challenge and meet
him and his euenanis in public debate by either voice
or pen
Evening journal., 1922-02-21

farmers and Of organized labor be-
fore the House Ways and Means
Committee to oppose the use Of the
sales tax as a method of financing
the soldiers bonus. They represent
more than the farmers and organ
ized labor. They represent a COM
mon popular attitude. BY all means
pay the bonus, but get the money I'm
such a way that only the rich viii
pty for it.
That cannot be done An expendi-
ture of 100000. 900 to s450.O0O.OOO
a year for two years as has been
estimated as necessary to start the
bonus means additional taxation of
an amount which will be felt. The
burden and its consequent depres-
sive effect upon the revival OF busi-
ness prosperity provide the most
plausible argument against the
bonus bill. Many conservative busi-
ness men believe that the conse-
auent depression will be so great as
to do even the soldiers more harm
than the bonus will do them good
The Tribune does not believe that,
but Il does believe that some sacri-
fee will be necessary to provide the
adjusted compensation. 1T is proper
TO make that sacrifice as slight as
possible, but 1t cannot be eliminated
by attempting to shift the burden
from one back to another.
We do not presume 10 say whether
general salel tax, a miscellaneous
luxury tax. some other form Of spe-
cial tax. or combination Of two or
three should be adopted. What we
would emphasize is that the money
must come out of residents and
property owners in America. and
that the efforts Of any class. whether
laborer, farmer. merchant or capi-
talist, to dodge it will be futile.
II, as adherents of the sales tax
maintain. that measure is a tax upon
consul. .ption, and therefore hits
heaviest the wealthy man who
spends most, It is no unfair impo-
! sition The point is to get the money
and to get it in the manner best cal
culated to avoid a disastrous burden
upon industry in general or an in
Justice upon any restricted class or
individual. The decision on method
il seems to US. is a task for TIE Ways
and Means Committee and the eX-
perts OF the Treasury Department
rather than for representatives of
the farm class. the labor class or
the industrial class.
Evening journal., 1922-02-21
EDITORIAL OPINION
GoMPERs CATCHES a TARTAR


From the Wall Street Journal
Perhaps without intending IT, MT
Gompers has performed a real Frv-
ice to the country. Farmers attend
ing the agricultural conference Will
60 home with a clearer idea of the
cause of high freight rates than they
ever had before.
One OF tie committee reports laid
some Of the present burden on rail-
road labor. The labor union head
took the platform and made a bitter
speech. Later Mr. Gompers declared
that all labor would regard the
adoption OF the report as an "un-
friendly act" and challenged the ac-
euracy OF the statement ascribing
an undue proportion of operating
expense 10 labor. The result must
have been surprising to him, as in
deed was to many onlookers.
Farm work is not generally
looked upon as conducive to oratOry,
but few are the conventions that
Lave witnessed more real eloquence
than was exhibited in the ensuing
debate. Many OF these speakers
were the real dirt farmers. but they
we're as keen In debate as trained
speakers. and better. for they knew
and felt their topic. They were elo-
quent because they were conversant
with the facts, and spoke to the
point i'm a clear and convincing man
ner. They were men of Independent
minds. thinking for themselves,
dealing in facts and not in slogans"
Those farmers proceeded 20 smash
the labor arguments. They quoted
from the Interstate Commerce Com
mission reports TO show that 60 per
cent of the gross operating expense
went TO labor. They showed from
oflcial records that the railroad
labor averaged S1G4O a year. while
the flrmer. with his whole family
working thirteen and a kalf hours
day. averaged S46O.
Concrete instances were given Of
what high railroad labor costs the
farmers And then their attitude
was expressed without regard 20 the
feelings of Mr. Gompcrs. I'VE viii
not be called upon 10 justify our ac-
tions to a local boilcrmakers union"
said a Kansas man but we must go
l home ana justify ourselves TO the
farmers who. with their families.
work three days OF fourteen hours
each to make enough to pay the
bonermaker for one day OF eight
i hours"
Instead OF benig moved by the
: Gompers plea for the "5.5O00OO un-
I employed men" the farmer dele
gates turned the tables and showed
that labor eXactions were the cause
OF unemployment one said there
could be no general prosperity while
the farmers purchasing power wa,
curtailed. "Give us a living wage foi
our work" said one "and we viii
underwrite the country's prosperit,
and there will be no unemploy.
ment."
These speakers among the farmer
delegates have sown good seed. IN,
farmers. as individuals and untaint
ed by populism or socialism. are in
dependent men who want 10 thinl
for themselves. They are not tn,
kind who will take just what IN,
labor leaders and the politician.
hand out TO them They differ from
Evening journal., 1922-02-21
With the Photographers

Noya declares the world is mat but what can YOU OK
pect when you cut out all The frsg-Phladelphia North
American.
In spite Of the failure OF Jacobiies Carss and Lcg
mlsts there party OF Russian Czarsts-Ousde Of Rus
sia.-lhilsdephia Record.
This movement 90 discourage the free and unlimited cir
culati0n OF automobiles among college students may
herald the new day in which young man may become
famous for mere scholarship Chicago Daily News.
II what Henry Ford urges were started We might
have Congress pouring out paper dollars by the billions
every conceivable pretexl and with every conceivable
form OF security until The monetary fcals OF the soviet
government itself surpassed and siablesi nnan-
cia system earth plunged into a chaos OF depre-
ciation.-Chares City Iowa Press
Evening journal., 1922-02-21
FRANK RUPERT.

WTdNilNGToNIANs have learned with deep regret OF
w the death Of Frank Rupert He was a man pos
sessed Of many line qualities which made for him host
Of good and lasting friends
As a husband father. friend neighbor business
and citizen NIr Rupert stood high in the respect
and esteem Of all who knew him.
He was not Delawarean by birth His native state
was Nirsinia He came TO Delaware. twenty-five years
however. and in the intervening time never lost an
opportunity to manifest in his earnest and purposeful
way his devotion to The interests OF the Stale OF his
adoption and his friendly and helpful feeling toward It's
people.
= There is widespread regret that such useful and
charming life has TO such an untlmey end
Evening journal., 1922-02-21
GEMS OF THOUGHT

Don't ret-don worry. You can accomplish more in
one hour Of careful concentrated thought than in whole
day OF amless fret and worry
Beauty is the origin OF vanity Vanity has her train of
eNns Shun That beauty who would use her bewitchng
powers TO bring the neciing pleasures Much M he
worlds crime can be traced TO her shrine
--.-.-.
Can you spread mortar we'll? Then Won have no rsls
TO waste your time in sweeping streets Have Won mo
inspiration Of poet-could you sing a song mai wond
chase the world-shadows an away? Then Won have M
right TO waste your time spreading mortar Can Won
creae-could you originate something for which human
Hy Is Walnsf lnen you have no right 10 initiate say
you sme-hen what rieht have Won to carry tbal
gloomy. woe-begone look your faceg say could Won
lfi fellow Just little more into the glorious sunshine
II you don't you're coward and a brute Don't Won
know That every time there is added ability It onl,
adds another obi CATION?
Evening journal., 1922-02-21
LIONS TO GET CHAPTER.

Wilmington branch Of the Inter
national Lions Clubs. which was or
ganized a few weeks ago, will for
mally receive its charter at ban
quet in the duBarry room OF the
Hotel DUPONT tonight Harvey s.
Moore. district governor Of the
Lions International and president Of
the Trenton Lions club, will make
the presentation.
Prior to the dinner a reception
will be hea in the foyer leading to
the hotel ballroom.
Mayor Leroy Harvey will well
come the Lions Club to the city and
is expected to discuss some civic and
Evening journal., 1922-02-21

Assistance to the railroads by giving them share in
government credit proposed by Secretary Of Commerce
Hoover lie suggests that the Treasury guarantee the
equipment trust certificates held by the government and
now being disposed Of to bankers II that were done
the securities would be made attractive to inves-
tors and the roads would able TO raise additional funds
for the purchase OF needed rolling stock Mr. Hoover de-
cares there ample precedent for the action in the
credit that has already extended to farmers in the
guaranteeing Of farm loan bonds
Evening journal., 1922-02-21

1t Is worth while for Wamlngtouans to note that al
though there are many people who oppose a soldiers
bonus for another there is absolutely no
one anywhere who opposes for any the utmost
provision for The care and rehabilitation Of the disabled
veterans That is the governments nrst duty and the
duty will be we'll performed whatever may be done about
a bonus and the duty toward the bonus is to kin IT,
Evening journal., 1922-02-21
cnuRcH TRANsACrs BrsINEss.

A business meeting OF members
Of Chester Bethel NJ. f. Church, Of
Brandywine hundred. was held last
night at the home of Mrs. Joseph
IA. MARITIME Following the business
session a social hour was enjoyed
Music and recitations formed the
main feature.
Evening journal., 1922-02-21

Your didn't hear Harding threaten to inlerweaye his
armamenls agreements with something else in order to
force the senate TO adopt them. The Senate will rejoice
at the opportunity to adopt them solely on their own
merits The people Of Delaware delghted that such
a condition has been created by the President
Evening journal., 1922-02-21

The principal task Of the League Of Nations seems TO
be TO funds to pay the salaries Of the officials All
their energies having into that endeavor, no one in
Wilmington should critcise them 10 they accomplish
nothing else.
Evening journal., 1922-02-21

The Want Ads reach out quickly
TO every nook and corner of your
mmunity-reaching the very peo-
pie you want to reach ADV.
Evening journal., 1922-02-21

municipal problems. Edward James
cattell. city s,atistician OF Philadel-
phia. will speak on the Sesqui-Cen-
tennlal Fair to be conducted in Phil
adelphia. Bishop Philip Cook OF the
Episcopal Diocese OF Delaware. will
be a guest OF the club. There also
will be many guests from Philadel-
phia Baltimore. Trenton, Newark.
n. j., and Atlantic City.
Evening journal., 1922-02-21

Washington's Birthday Dance.
Wednesday, Feb. %. s.45 p. m.
Young's Studio.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1922-02-21

The modern housewife knows the
full value Of the Want Ads and
uses them frequently-Adv
Evening journal., 1922-02-21
the disciples Of Mr.. Gompers.
pROVIDING THE BONUs

From the Chicago Tribune.
Nov come representatives OF Il
Evening journal., 1922-02-21

There's something so
jaunty. 80 nonchaiant so alto
gether young and spring-like
about the new tweed suits
that we can we'll understand
their popularity. In colors.
blue, grey, rose. tan, hello
and mixtures. in box coats.
belted and straightline
models.
The Washington times., 1922-04-09
st. Johns Is Preparing
For Commencement

Early plans for commencement ex
erciseR at Sc. Johns College are be,
ing made. Rev. Brother d. r. Ed
ward, president of the institution, an
nounced last night that June II had
been set as the date. Preceding the
graduation exercises, the graduates
will attend a three-dsy treat under
the direction of Rev. John Delaney,
Joseph McGinncss viii deliver the
salutation; c. Weller Mccarthy the
valedictory and Rev. John M. Cooper.
ID. D., WIN address the graduates.
Several medals WIN be awarded at
the exercises.
The senior class In elocutiou will
take place the first week I'm May.
These boys WIN take part: Joseph
McGinness. J. White, ]. Heister.
George o'Neill. p. ManRan. L. Ro-
land, John Ryan, John Hauber. Louis
Whitestone, G, Weller Mccarthy. q.
Finnin and ". Corcoren. bishop
Thomas j. Shahan. OF Catholic Unit
verpity. win give medal to the win
ner.
The Washington times., 1922-04-09
Du Barry Pearl Copies
Being Exhibited Here

There Is an interesting history
surrounding the development OF
those famous French indestructible
pearls known as "Du Barry and
featured in this city at Selinger's.
The original string OF Oriental
pearls, from which the present 'Du
Barry" pearls are exact scientific
copies. was the property Of Nine.
Du Barry. They we're stolen from
the countess in 1894 by "A gangNof
thieves who later took tn I'm to Lon,
don ana bargained for their sale.
They were out-witted, however, cap
tured, condemned and hanged.
The string of pearls, together
with five million pounds worth OF
other Jewels has remained In the
possession OF the Lord Mayors Of
flee in London since that time.
The present Countess Du Barry,
the fourth lady 20 bear that nsns,
has instituted n suit for the recov-
cry OF the jewels OF the original
Mime. Du Barry. of whom she Is the
direct heiress. Countess Du Barry
IL at present IN America.
selinger's. $50 n street northwest,
are showing these pearls. ff
The Washington times., 1922-04-09
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The Washington times., 1922-04-09
Retreats For Women
At Mt. Carmel House

A series of retreats are planned
following the formal opening at 4
o'clock this afternoon OF the Mt.
Carmel Retreat House for Women.
200 T street northeast. The first re.
treat begins at . o'clock tomorrow
morning and ends Thursday morn
ing.
This afternoon Bishop Thomas ].
Shahan, Of Catholic University, will
bless the house. More than 5000
persons are expected. James Glib
bons Burke, nephew OF the late Car.
dinal Gibbons, will be master Of cere-
monies.
Members OF the diplomatic corpa.
Senators, Congressman and other
distinguished citizens are expected
10 attend this afternoon.
The Washington times., 1922-04-09
J, FREED In SLAYING, FACES JAIL FOR PERJURY
ROMAN RACES WILL
Be SEEN At SHOW
Army Posts Practioing for Big
Event Here on
May IL.

Roman races, In which cavalry
men win participate, promise TO fur.
nish one of the most thrilling spec
tacles OF the National Capital horse
show, which opens on May IL. This
men ride two horses, standing with
one foot on the back Of each, and
competition for first honors is al
ways keen. The soldiers az Fort
Myer are already practicing for the
event and promises OF other entries
from nearby army posts haye been
received. s.l
Entries. for the steeplechases are
also coming in fast, and these races
are expected to be one Of the big
features of the show this year. For
the harness horse lover there VIII
be races that Will bring together
some OF the best horses In the vicin.
ity OF Washington. !.