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Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-08-20
At, OIL, WILL OPPOSE
LAW TO ENFORCE RULINGS
Of LABOR RbOARD-GOMPERs
Presidents Message to Congress Had "Wet Blan,
ket" Effect on Rail Peace Conference, Labor
Chief Hints in Criticising Address; Says Great
erPower for Board Would Mean Near Slavery.

Washington, Aug. 19.-Samuel Com
pers, president of the American Fede-
ration of Labor, expressed the opinion
Saturday that President Harding had
added to the difficulties of the present
industrial situation by his message of
Friday and likewise, had chosen an
unfortunate time for its delivery.
The labor chief in critical dis
cussion of the presidents message, an
nounced that his organization would
oppose any legislation carrying out the
suggestions that the railroad labor
board be given power to enforce its
decisions or to allow the federal gov
ernment to punish crimes against
aliens, such as those alleged to have
been committed during the Herrin.
Illinois. massacre, while he described
the presidents proposals S6r legisla-
ton to control coal distribution as
probably impractical
ut was unfortunate that the presi-
dent should have gone to congress yes
terday,' Mr.. Gompers said. The
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-08-20
TARIFF PASSES SENATE
AFTER 4.M0NTH FIGHT;
CALLED HIGHEST EVER
Borah Only Republican to Vote Against Measure
as Revised From House Bill; Three Democrats
Favor 1t; Minority Solons Issue Statement Ex-
coriating G. o. P. Product as 'Abominable.' ,

conference with the bill as it came to
the senate (from the house) it will
be shown that the rates imposed by
the house bill have been greatly re-
duced. Comparing the bill with pre-
vious republican protection bills, it will
! be found that outside of dye products
which, under existing law. can only be
| imported when this country cannot
supply the demand, the average ao
valorem duties upon MANUFACTURED
products are lower than in any pre-
vious protective tariff act.
1T is true. also, that. While WOO
and other agricultural products are
given greater protection than IN any
other tariff bill. manufacturers have
been given a lower compensatory rate
tive tariff bill.
The result of this tariff is that
every industry in the country is fairly
and Justly protected. The duties, how
ever, are not made prohibitive.
Summing up, Senator McCumbel
said the bill. as passed by the senate
would:
First, insure employment for Amer
lean labor and the payment of a living
wage.
Second, permit the establishment,
and continuance of industries vital tC
the welfare of this nation.
Third, protect alike the producer
of raw material and the manufacture
ers.
Fourth. permit readjustment OF
rates without general tariff revision
to meet changing economic conditions
Fifth, require the ascertainment
and submission to congress of facts
affecting competitive conditions
Denounced by Democrats
Senator Simmons, North Carolina
and Senator Walsh, Massachusetts
chief among the democratic leaders in
the tariff fight. presented a different
picture in a formal statement. They
described the measure as 'one of the
most abominable legislative acts of an
American congress"
The toll the American people must
pay under the operation of this bill is
stupendous," their statement said. 1T
will reach into the billions Foodstuffs
clothing, practically all of the essen
tials and necessities of life bear the
highest duties ever before levied and
all Of this while people are demanding
reductions in the cost of living and cap
ital is debating wages.
Experts of the government estimate
that if the increased tariff duties levied
on fresh meats, cereals, potatoes and
beans are effective in increasing prices
these duties alone will amount to an
increase of 81 S1,25O.O00,OOO in the cost
of living. Indeed, it is notorious that
the working and poorer classes are
especially to suffer in consequence of
this legislation
In view of the indefensble, scan
dalous. selfish pork barrel character of
this legislation, how much longer can
our lawmaking body retain the conf
dence and respect of the American
public? Is it time for political revo
luton against such methods and prac-
tees. This bill has made the tariff
more than a political issue. 1t has
become great moral issue"
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-08-20

coal miners had just effected an.
agreement with a part of the bitumi-
nous operators. On the morning be-
fore the president spoke, the repre-
sentatives Of railroad workers and
executives of the railroads were in
conference over the strike. Progress
was being made but they took a re-
cess over the noon hour. When the
executives came back in the afternoon
after hearing of the presidents
speech, they were in a differens
mood. The meeting adjourned.
Should Have Waited
1T is matter of common knowl-
edge that Senator Watson. republican, i
of Indiana, who, as a member of theI
house was a representative Of big /
business, and before his election TO the
senate was lobbyist and is now be-
leived to have close relations with4
the president, was in frequent COM
munication with the executives in New
York. Notwithstanding, until the
president spoke it seemed the matter
was being worked out to the satis-
faction of both sides. He could well
have deferred to await a cooler and
later judgment of the situation. 1t
was misapplied psychology to 60 when
he did,
In declaring that labor would resist
legislation to give the railroad labor
board power TO enforce it's decisions,
Mr.. Gompers expressed faith that the
people will not give up the principles
of guaranteed freedom and that con-
gress will not enact law to deprive
working people of the right to strike.'
Such q measure, ne said, would mean
slavery and that railroad workers
would have TO go TO work whether they
Eel. Ike it or not"
I'm not willing to believe the presi-
dent had in mind the full consequences
Of his act" Mr.. Gompers ommented.
If there can be compulsory labor for
working people, will it not allow the
probability of enforcing labor on
Attacks Alien Plan
Mr.. Gompers said that, while the
Herrin massacre was "a nasty piece Of
business" which nobody could justify"
there was no reason in it to override
the constitution and set aside the rights
of states by giving the federal gov
ernment power to protect aliens.
What is in the back of the heads OF
those who father this sort of legisla-
ton is that it might be used as q
aliens while using them as strike
breakers be asserted.
Mr.. Gompers also criticized the pres
ident's statement that the coal strike
had showed the country "at the mercy
of the United Mine Workers"
If high finance and big business
can enforce wage reductions that de-
stroy the buying power of the people,"
he said, that will be greater men,
ace to the public than any organiza-
ton of labor. The president is wrong
when he says there was a conspiracy
to stop trains on the railroad and q
conspiracy between the miners and the
rail workers. Trains we're stopped
because locomotives were unfit for
service. Knowing the railroad and
miners unions as I know them, / csn,
say he was wrong in conveying the
that they were conspir-
ing against the government or the
welfare"
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-08-20
CRASH IN AUSTRIA
NEAR As RESULT Of
FINANCIAL TROUBLE
Fusion With Germany or Disin-
tegratiOn of State Called
Imminent.

Vienna. Aug. 19.-(By The Associ-
ated Press. The financial crisis in
Austria is daily growing in intensity,
and rumblings are heard forecasting
catastrophe unless means are found to
remedy the situation.
An official statement issued to the
newspapers says the central Euro
pean problem as left by the London
conference has assumed SO grave
form that it may press for practical
solution earlier, perhaps, than the
world expects" The phrase 'prac-
teal solution as far as it concerns
Austria is construed to mean either
conclusive fusion with Germany OK
disiutegration of the state. There -
business stagnation as more shops
close their doors.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-08-20
ARBITRATION SNACS
HARD COAL PARLEY;
MEETING CONTINUED
Operators Anxious to Produce
Fuel; Miners Want to
Work.

Philadelphia, Aug. 1.-Two things
Saturday were disclosed by the con-
ference between the leaders Of the
United Mine Workers of America and
the operators to settle the coal strike
in the anthracite fields. according to
Information obtained after the adjourn
ment Of the third meeting.
The first was that the only stumb-
ling block in the way Of an agreement
was the arbitration proposal offered
by the operators.
The second was that the operators
were anxious to arrive at an agree
ment and resume the production Of coal
at once.
The latter development, coupled with
the desire on the part of the mine
workers to return to work, it was
pointed out, augurs well for the sue
cess of the conferences.
Although the conference Saturday
lasted only an hour and half, both
sides emerged still hopeful for an
early adjustment The terse statement
distributed at adjournment, announced
that no agreement has been reached
and concluded with the sentence that
another conference would be held on
Monday afternoon.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-08-20
Berlin Government Slipping
Despite Appearances, Says
Harden; Authority Lessened
Imperialists March Through Streets Singing
Praise of Kaiser While Envoy to Spain
Flies Republic Flag.

sary for economic reasons. Each
state still has its own parliament,
ministry, troops and innumerable Of
ficials, while the largest German states
have special legislatures.
A defeated nation, deeply in debt,
ought not to countenance such ex-
travagance when it is already suffer
ing from a superfluity of officials. 1t
is possible to reduce the number of
tern of industrial pools, thus saving
large sums for productive purposes
and for reparations. United German
policy would then be possible both at
home and abroad This aim only is
attainable when the present antipathy
to the Berlin government disappears.
Berlin. for many people, has become
synonymous with bad government and
disorders. Formerly the Prussians
were mistrusted and often hated, but
in the art of government they were
undisputed. They have been substi-
tuted in important posts by south
Germans, and therefore Berlin's polit-
ical credit is deteriorating continually:
Americans would roar at the idea of
a special plenipotentiary representing
Washington in Los Angeles, Cal. or
if it were even suggested that Cali
fornia have its own legations IN
Europe besides those accredited to the
United States, yet such an absurdity
still exists in Germany. Celebrating
the republican birthday with bombastic
speeches does not alter the situation,
for the nation is not interested in a
celebration attended by only small
minority of deputies and unmarked by
public holiday.
We have been dashed from the
worst possible form of monarchy head
over heels into republic created by
proletarian dilettantes and monarchists
who are seeking only selfish gain. In
our fourth year we are still wanting
in creative power and true repub
lican spirit 1t is comprehensive
after all, that the youth of the land
see that Germany's brighter future
depends on them.
The weak government, frightened
by nationalist territory, does not dare
to attack it's enemies but thinks it
suffices to make speeches and noise.
Like Wilhelm, the present government
favors seeking faults in others rather
than themselves, and it endeavors to
make the German people believe they
would still live plentifullly if they
were not cruelty treated by their
victors.
How long will it be until the west
ern cabinets realize that the entente
must abandon German territory and
the idea of Germany paying all war
pensions? England must cancel the
allied debts to her before europe can
breathe again.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-08-20
STEPHENSON IS
NAMED To HEAD
STATE BANKERS
Montana Association
Closes Convention
at Missoula.
Special to The Tribune.

Special to The Tribune.
Missoula, Aug. 19.-Montana's bank
ers concluded their 1922 gathering il
Missoula Saturday with the election of
officers, the adoption of resolutions,
and the completion of other business
incidental to their convention. trip
to Hamilton by automobile in the after
noon coming as finale to the pro-
gram.
Sam Stephenson, president of the
First National Bank of Great Falls.
was chosen president of the Montana
Bankers association. succeeding w. A.
Clark Mr.. Stephenson occupied the
chair during the MissOula convention in
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-08-20

Berlin, Aug. 19.-After the fourth
birthday anniversary of the constitu-
ton of the republic the German gov
ernment fuIsomely published a dispatch
from Madrid announcing that the Ger
man ambassador had hoisted repub-
lican flag to celebrate the day Pub
lication of this dispatch was to show
proudly that the former imperial am
ba ssador no longer hides the flag of
the republic from which he now draws
his emoluments. The same day there
was demonstration by thousands who
marched with the old imperial flag
flying. the troops singing the old songs
of glorification to the Kaiser and the
democratic president of the rechstag
decided that "Deutchlang uber Allies
continues as the national anthem.
The fiery patriotism of the wording
of "Deutchland uber Alles'' is untitled
for republic whose aim should be
collaboration and a peaceful union be-
tween European states.
1t was also on constitution day that
Berlin decided on complete capitulation
to the Bavarian government, thereby
making Bavaria victorious not only in
the fight against the claw for the pro-
lection of the republic" but also forced
the assurance that the independence of
Bavaria will not again be curtaiIed
Bavaria does not fear foreign inter
ference unless and until the Wittelbach
kingdom is restored. Rupprecht, the
heir apparent. recently said he was not
so stupid as to compromise them on
an adventure undertaking which the en-
tente could soon terminate. Mean
while, hovever, Bavaria continues to
offer shelter to all enemies of the re-
public.
The greatest danger lies in this
latest capitulation regarding Bavaria s
independence. German state concen-
tration and union is absolutely neces-
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-08-20

the absence of Mr. Clark. F. f. Stran-
ahan of Fort Benton was elected vice
president and r. T. Hibbard was re-
elected to serve a third term as sec
retary and treasurer. A meeting place
for the 1923 convention will be picked
by the executive council at some future
date.
Resolutions Adopted
X. 0. Kaufman, chairman of the res
olutions committee, presented report,
adopted by the gathering, indorsing the
federal reserve system and the insti-
tutions administered by the federal re-
serve board, more especially in the
ninth district; and also the war finance
corporation for its assistance during
the recent trying period; urging legis-
lation, both state and national, for
raising funds for the eradication Of
crop destroying insects and pests. and
the provision of form and plan of
government for counties and cities
extending sympathy to the relatives of
ID. X. Peeler member, and to the
family OF A. l.. Mccain, shot by ban
dts while acting as a member of a
posse pursuing the Roy bank robbers.
and approving the work of the agri-
cultural committee and that on public
education.
l.. q. Skelton, state superintendent
of banks, was the first speaker on the
morning program. being followed by
Theodore Torbenson of Kalispell. who
presented the agricultural committees
report
w. II. Davis, secretary of the Wash
ington State Bankers association
brought fraternal greetings to the Mon
tana bankers and urged that the bank
ers stand for service in their com
munities. William Edens, of the Cen
trail Trust company of Chicago. gave a
talk on what bankers have done for
the progress of the state of Illinois
in the development Of farms Charles
Potter. state leader for the boys and
girls club work, told of the operation
of the 400 organizations under his
direction in the state and how through
them the boys and girls are being in
terested in and prepared for farming
as career. He dwelt on the financial
cooperation received from the banks
and introduced new plans for the com
ing year. Mr. Hibbard, secretary
treasurer, read his report. At noon the
convention adjourned. its business ses-
sions completed. planning a ride to
Hamilton, where supper was to be
served this evening.
Carlson Is Chosen
O. A. Carlson of Great Falls was
chosen vice president for the American
Bankers association for Montana. sue
ceeding Z. F. Meyerhoff. Division vice
presidents elected are: Trust company
dvision-T. o. Hammond Helena;
savings bank division-J. NJ. Keith,
Missoula; national bank division. j. III.
Morrow. Moore: state bank division
Theodore Torbenson, Kalispell j. Il.
Woodland of Butte was designated to
serve on the nomination committee and
G. w. Butler of Miles City was chosen
At the meeting of the state bank
section Theodore Torbenson of Kali
spell was chosen president succeeding
o. w. Belden.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-08-20
ASK REFRIGERATOR CARS

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Aug. 19.-Gover-
nor Stephens Saturday instructed
George H. Hecke, director Of the state
department Of agriculture, to 60 to
Washington, d. c.. to do all possible
to secure the prompt return to Cali
fornia of refrigerator cars for fruit
shipments. kilograms were sent to
the governors of Washington, Oregon,
Utah and Idaho. requesting that they
send the agricultural commissioners Of
their states to Washington to join in
an appeal for prompt return Of re-
friserator carsxo the west
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-08-20

Johnstown, Pa, Aug. 19.-The
Johnstown oasis was only a mirage
and Saturday night Mayor Joseph
Cauffiel said he was satisfied with the
action" which followed his edict to
saloon keepers and brewers that they
could make and sell real beer.
The mayor was dissatisfied with the
dry enforcement machinery and Friday
night he issued his order and promised
not to prosecute any dispenser of pure
beer. He said it was his idea to rid
the town of bootleggers and sellers of
poisonous liquors.
The action" which the mayor said
pleased him was the arrival here of
additional dry agents and the dismissal
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-08-20
MONS TO FIGHT HARDINC'S Recommends T|0NS
MAYOR OFFERS TO PROTECT
SALOON KEEPERS IF THEY
SELL REAL BEER OVER BAR

of 0. r. Stiffler, chief of the federal
prohibition enforcement in this dis
trict. Agent r. A. Spragg was placed
IN temporary charge.
Johnstowns saloons, as a whole,
failed to offer their patrons beer of
illegal alchoholic content. But some
took advantage of the offer for a short
time and did rushing business
Efforts to close saloons through
police power" the mayor said, were
not very successful so l decided some
thing drastic was necessary. Next week
there will be thousand men in Johns
town attending a convention and with
the trash that they sell in the saloons
here, one third of them would go home
poisoned. Yes, l got action"
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-08-20
REFORM BOARD MEETS.

Helena, Aug. I9.--What was termed
an informal meeting of the state board
of charities and reform. which recently
prepared a report as to conditions at
the state penitentiary. was held here
Friday. At the conclusion. Mrs. Alma
Sievers of Butte. member of the
board, interviewed Governor Dixon.
who stated later no report had been
filed with him.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-08-20
BY MAMMALIAN HARDEN

Special Cahis to The Great Falls Tribune.
Copyright 1922. BY The Great Falls Tribune
Optimism and pessimisE, are
phiIosophIcalIy intermingIed in to-
DAYS dispatch from Maximilian
Harden, who derides the weak
spirit which causes republican
Germany to cheer because its am
bassador to Spain, formerly high
In the Kaiser councils, actually
flung the republican flag to the
breeze on the fourth anniversary
of the republic. But he insists
that such national youthfuIness will
yet prove the salvation of the
German nation.)
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-08-20
K-D-Y-S
RADIO PROGRAM
From the Great Falls Tribuns'o
Broadcasting Station. All programs
sent on $50 meter wave
SUNDAY. AUGUST 20

SUNDAY. AUGUST 20
At 4 p. NJ.
"It Pays to Serve Jesus"-Sung by
MIR. and Mrs. George E. Hare
Fifteen minute sermon by the Rev
F. Il. Henry, Congregational
district superintendent.
Passing By"-Sung by Paul
Reimers.
Evening Concert, 8 o'clock
Bedtime story by the Man in the
Clouds"
Edison September release Of
records.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-08-20
COAL FORWARDERs TO MEET

Cleveland, Aug ia meeting of
all Great Lakes coal forwarders has
been called to convene here next Mon
day to consider and act upon the pro-
posal of the federal fuel distributing
committee 10 pool all lake coal in order
to speed up shipments to the north
west
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-08-20
AUDIONS ON FREE LIST

Washington. Aug. 19-Amateur and
other radio enthusiasts would be able
to import radio vacuum tubes duty free
under a provision voted into the tariff
bill near the finish Saturday by the
senate.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-08-20
900 GUARDS CALLED
OUT T0KEEP PEACE
AS RAIL SHOP OPENS
Situation in North Carolina
Menacing, Say Of
ficials.

Raleigh, n. c., Aug. 19.-Five hun
dred national guardsmen. said to be the
largest body of troops ever called out
in a peacetime emergency in North
Carolina, were ordered by Governor
Morrison Saturday to Spencer. East
Spencer and Salisbury. where. accord
ing to representations of Southern
railway officials and the sheriff Of
Rowan county, the situation brought
about by the attempt of the railroad
to man its big shops with on-union
workers, is menacing.
The troops according to a state
ment issued by Governor Morrison,
are instructed TO uphold the law and
respect every right of the striking lab
orers. protect life and property and to
keep the peace"
GUARDS Modified.
Oklahoma City. Aug. 19-Members
of three local national guard units be-
gan assembling at their armory here
Saturday. Guard officials when asked
if the movement had any connection
with the situation at Shawnee. where
United States deputy marshals have
been guarding property of the Chicago
Rock Island and Pacific railroad, de-
clined to comment.