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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-24
SENATOR KINGS SUGGESTION.

Again a member, of the United
States Senate has contributed to tho
gayety OF the nations. Senator King
suggests that Canada might eede TO
the United States that portion Of
Quebec lying south Of the st. Law
renee river In return for partner
ship agreement covering the proposed
ST. Lawrence waterway. We may say
to Senator King at once that his price
is too high.
ON the face OF II the proposal to
connect the great lakes with the At
lantic by waterway that will permit
ocean vessels TO enter the lakes con-
tains features that. commend them
selves to the prairie provinces as well
as to the state OF the middle west. At
the same time we have no deiusons
as TO the probability that the con-
struction OF this waterway would turn
the great lakes into an American
Mediterranean" What IL would dc
would be to diminish the rail haul and
| transfer costs On commodities shipped
TO and from Europe and the lake
ports. That Is something to be de.
sired. ON the other hand the carry
ing out of the proposed scheme woult
involve the expenditure OF vast sun
OF money. although II is promised tha
In time the cost OF the undertaking.
would be recouped through the sal'
of electric power. Tho advantage
that may be expected TO accrue Il
Canada from the construction Of tn
waterway must be weighed In tn
balance with .lIbsral estimate OF IT
cost to Canada before any commit
ment Is made.
The suggestion that Canada shoul
cede TO the United States a strip o
Quebec is received In this countr
with about as much patience az tn
suggestion that the United State
should eede to Canada the state {
Maine would be received in tn
United Regina tSaskatche
wan) Leader.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-24
HARDING AND THE SENATE.

There is a queer echo of old his
tory in the reply made yesterday by
the President to the Senate in regard
to the Hitchcock resolution asking
for information relative to the nego-
tiation OF the four power Pacific
treaty. 1t was impossible, the Presi
dent stated, TO furnish the required
Information because most of the ne
gotiations were conducted without
keeping record. Nobody can have
forgotten how much criticism was di-
rected at President Wilson because
part of the negotiations at Paris were
carried on In the same fashion.
President Harding says furthermore
that II would not be compatible with
the public interest to disclose the con-
fidential negotiations which led up to
the framing Of the treaties. The short
est memory must be able to recall the
outburst of indignation on the part
Of President Wilson's critics when he
took q similar stand in regard to the
confidential negotiations of the big
four" at Paris
Assurance is given by the Presi-
dent that there were no concealed
understandings or exchanges of notes
but critics of the treaties are likely
to ask how he can be sure what may
or may not lie beneath the surface OF
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-24
FARMS WERE HARD HIT.

4. cording to an estimate prepared by
the National Bureau of Economic Re-
search, the American farmer, who
rose to unprecedented heights Of pros
perity in 1918 and 1919, earned less
in 1920 than he~has earned in any
year OF the last ten, II his income
is reckoned in dollars having the
same purchasing power as in 1918.
Reckoned in actual dollars paid TO
him in 1920, the farmers income as
shown by the report, was less than
In the three previous years: but was
greater than in the seven years from
1910 TO 1915, inclusive.
The figures, taken from a detailed
report Of an exhaustive nationwide
survey. showed that the country's e.
$4,000 farmers. in 1920. earned ap-
proximately $1,000 900 ,00o--a drop of
s3.65o.0O0. 900 from their income for
the year before.
The farmers. who represent about
1e per cent of the gain fully en-
ployed. have received during the past
.itonsrcmfwyp xzfiifnC MY EAAI
decade share in the total national
income varying between 1878 per cent
In 1911 and ia in 1917 and 1918
until 1920, when 1t dropped to TO-.
per cent.
The final figures for the total in,
come in 1890 can only be approx
mated, owing TO the delay in publish
| ing the income tax returns. Whe:
these figures are translated int,
terms OF the purchasing power o
1913 dollars" II is seen the purchas
ing power Of the farmers was at 1t
lowest ebb in 1920, says the report.
This is not encouraging TO tn
farmer. but II must be remembers
that those engaged in other lines c
business also have suffered heavily
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-24
OPPOSED TO SCHOOL LOAN.

Editor Every Evening: I see in
posed for schools.
! have been in a number of schools
in this city and come may need a
little more sanitation; but taken as a
whole, I think them good enough for
this generation or any other.
I don't see how it is the children Of
this generation are any better than
the last, and I am sure children 80
years ago did not get schools as good
as those In Wilmington today. And
the old frame, onestory building was
far more effectual IN teaching the
young, than the fancy buildings are
today. To my mind. only IN an ex-
ceptional case, here and there, they
are not of much account; certainly
are not worth all the toll and worry
and sacrifice the poor taxpayers have
to endure. But in those days we had
middle-aged teachers who had some
sense.
II the homes Of some Of the chill
dren that go 10 the schools were one
half as comfortable as the schools are
they would be very happy indeed
Now. in the name of common sense
let the people stop paying increased
taxes all the time and let them have
dollar to buy bread and clothes foi
their children with.
This town has gone crazy on tht
tax question. There are hundreds o
children unable to so 10 school. The.
have no clothes TO wear. An oh
school and things TO go there with /
OF more use TO prosperity than a ney
school with empty seats.
A Reader.
Wilmington, February 23. 1922.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-24
THE TAX GOAT.

The search for O tax TO provide for
the bonus has finally reached the gen
eral consumer--the mass OF the peo-
pie, mostly poor and heavily burdened
Just now, but who are inarticulate and
cannot make their voices heard In
Washington. President Harding ad-
vises Congress II 81 votes tho bonus Il
should raise the revenue through n
sales tax. which will be paid by every
body
The President intimates that the
bonus would better be postponed to
a more convenient season--will II ever
come7s-but If it is voted now the sales
tax is the only resource.
The powerful groups, threatened
with fresh taxes. could make their
voices heard and raised such storm
that Congress fled TO cover.
The potent automobile interests.
with the owners of trucks and automo-
biles, killed the automobile andegaso-
line taxes.
The banks and brokers shouted down
the stock transfer tax.
| The theatres and movie interests
scared Congress away from the amuse-
ment tax.
SO 1t went. The financiers. the realty
interests, the farmers and other
groups, representing either wealth OF
votes. made their protests effective
with threats or defeat for the Con.
gressmen at the polls. so II there is {
bonus TO pay poor. oppressed Genera
Consumer must pay It.
The bonus tax is not, to be levied IL
proportion to wealth and ability TO pay
but upon everyone, regardless of hi
wealth or poverty.
Sales taxes mean taxes on all com
modities which the public must buy
Everyone who purchases articles 70
use must pay the taxes. The tax vii
be added to the price of goods ant
, the cost Will fall upon the consumer
no matter whether he is employed o
unemployed. whether he has a smal
salary and large family or a smal
family and large income.
A sales tax increases the cost G
living and thus diminishes the pur
chasing power OF all consumers c
small means. 1t necessarily reduce
tilS No'uAiS VI boSiASSo' thteno AiteT
> try and trade and. II adopted, will In
tensify business depression. 1t will COS
the ex-service men more than the
will get out Of the bonus.
The bonus Is bad iu' principle and 6
this time Is destructive policy, bl
> since It is the child OF political e,
!, pediency neither Congress nor II
= President is guided by consideration
sound principle or policy. Vote-gettir
policy rules at Washington. so th
/, there is little ground for public e,
: lpectation of a just conclusion of II
subject.-St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-24
MACNfDER CRACKS THE WHIP.

The President OF the United states
has received his orders from the COM
mander OF the American Legion. Only
the other day Mr.. Harding wrote to
Mr.. rFordney that he was In doubt
about the wisdom Of n bonus bill at
the present time. Mr.. MacNider now
informs MIR. Harding that he must
entertain no doubts. The President OF
the United States Is virtually inform-
ed that either he does not know what
he Is talking about or else that he is
aligned with tho negligible minority
OF selfish interests intrenched In great
financial centres" In the name Of five
million ex-soldiers, which rs pretty
nearly i've times nv much as the Le-
glon membership. and IN the name OF
fifteen or twenty million dependents
who for the greater part do not exist,
the commander Of the Legion demands
that the bonus bill be passed without
delay. In the latter part OF his COM
munication Mr.. MacNider conde-
scends to argue with Mr.. Harding. But
the essence OF his telegram IL not a
plea. but a command. MIR. MacNider
Ia not, arguing with Mr.. Harding. lie
Is telling him.
We shah have TO go far back In the
history OF American politics TO find the
/ parallel for an ultinatum upon a
| President so arrogant In context and
so impudent IN form. We shall have tc
go far 60 flnd the parallel to SO frank
an avowal on the part OF a specia
| interest OF its determination to get
what IN coming TO q. That Is IN,
real meaning of the M1cNider state.
ment that the country's obligation 3,
the members OF the American Iegiof
is no less binding than its obligation
10 the manufacturers railroads. an,
shipping interests" Commander Mac
Nider omits to mention the country,
obligat tion. TO the wounded soldier,
which the country has met ungrudg
lingly TO the extent of nearly bill
lion and a half dollars and ie prenarin,
10 meet at a ccst OF half a bllliol
dollars annually. Tho disabled veteran
cannot be cited IN terms of millions o
votes. The American Legion. at leas
for the Purposes of intimidation. ca
be so described. pt is not primarily tn
justice of the clhim but the power be
hind the claim that Mr.. Harding 1
invited TO ,1nohher.
We cannot see what other answe
Mr.. Harding dan give to such an nj
rogant command than the stern an
explicit refusal which he should hay
uttered before this. From the practic;
point Of view the President can NOR
than ever AFFORD to say No. The tor
of the MacNider general order show
II plainly TO be desperate measu,
rushed up TO tho rescue Of losin
oause.--New York; Evening Post.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-24
WOULD LEAVE 1T
TO THE PEOPLE

Editor Every Evening: 1t is be-
licved that a large majority of former
service men are keenly disappointed
by the attitude being taken on the
adjusted compensation question by
the very people who but a few short
months ago were making. the most
noise. AT that time no one dreamed
that the lads who were on their way
to the great adventure would ever be
referred to as bonus raiders" En-
couragement. glorious promises and
high sounding praise was then in
order and the very newspapers of
Wilmington who are today bitterly op-
posing this soldier legislation went TO
the greatest length to arouse enthu-
siasm. For that they are to be COM
mended.
Today 1t is different. and from the
tone OF the editorials. they would have
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-24
THE EVENING SMILE.
MODERN IMPROVEMENTS.


They have made wonderful inn
provements IN the automobile
Yes, but there still Is one import
ant feature they need that they
haven't got"
What is that?"
They need TO make them so they
will shy at railroads the way the
horses used TO. o."--MTlwaukee Sentinel.
She-'What makes the leaves turn
red In the faH?" He-'"They are blush
ing to think how green they have been
all summer."'-Burr.
Professor-"What is ordinarily used
as conductor of electricity" Senior
why. er-er-" Professor-"Correct
Now tell ME, what is the unit OF cleo
lric power?" Senior-"The what, sir?'
Professor-"That will do; very good.
Stevens Tech. Stone Mil.
Guest at Country Hotel-"W'nere Ii
the chicken / ordered for my dinner
half an hour ago?" Mine Host-'Holt
your horses mister, it'll be along d.
| rectly. The cook amt killed II yet
| but she's got in couple OF NASTY
blows. Tales.
| do you suppose you couldY' .a.ske'
1 the Fool Gould what?" wearily ask
( ed the Sucker. Cali a lawyer who wa
always trying 10 get the parties L
come 10 an agreement without tria
a settlement worker" answered tn
Fool--7C1ncinna1i Enquirer
81 likes freedom of speech" SAT-
Uncle Eben, but can't see no sens
in any Inan expectin' de rest Of d
world to be his audience ali de time.
l--Washington Star.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-24
WANTS NO BONUS.

Editor Every Evening May
state how buck private from the
rear rank, stands on this bonus ques-
tion?
In my small opinion. Senators Pep
por and Borah are fghting along the
proper lines.
] served a short time In the service,
long enough, however, TO lose a few
thousand dollars In salary. but ! do
not feel that the government owes me
any compensation whatever, mainly
from tho fact that / am 100 per cent
more physically ne than when ! en-
tered the service; and there are thou-
sands OF others likewise benefited.
] do not approve OF the stand the
American Legion has taken In this
matter. II is making political ma
chine out OF an organization that was
started to be help TO those that need
II. but It is now threatening our Con-
gressmen with the loss OF the soidIer
vote II they do not concede their de-
sired point. DO you consider they
control this vote to the extent of
| throwing the elections any way they
dcsire2 / do not. IL is a very selfish
motive that will move perfectly
healthy man to use his franchise IN
tho way OF coercion To force our Con-
gressmen to award them compansn-
ton not due, and let the woiRded
SICK widowed and orphans suffer, due
TO the government resorting TO the
last means available to furnish
money. when they are able TO earn II
themselves. Service men going from
door 10 door begging are doing NOR,
against themselves than anyone else
Some of these men advocating tbii
additional tax, apparently, do no
realize they viii be compelled to hell
pay this money through prices bein,
raised.
AZ a property owner | am wililnt
to pay taxes the balance OF my exist
ence to help support the wounded
sick, widowed and orphans. but l mos
assuredly do object TO being burdene
with any further tax to help men a
healthy AZ myself; and I want
state right here that I was broke,
absolutely. when discharged from th
service.
MY vote goes TO the man who
/, big enough to voice his conviction
!. vote them and use his influence
!, have such legislation enacted that
: necessary to take care Of tho need
: and not be afraid Of the threatene
: soldier vote.
a Buck Private.
Wilmington. February 2s, 1922.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-24
THE ALUMNI BANQUET.

The greatest banquet in the history 1
of the University OF Delaware Alumni |
Association Is the hope Of the ways
and means committee, who have made
plans for uane celebration. II is hoped
to arouse greater interest than ever
In the activities OF the Alumni AS
sociation. Although somewhat active
in past years. It is hoped there is a
greater era, OF activity ahead of the
organisation. so that 1t can. take the
proper place In the plans for the de-
veiopmcnt OF the University.
The organization of alumni chap
ters in Philadelphia, New York, VIII
mington and Washington has been
ono means OF arousing greater inter
est In affairs OF the Alumni Associa-
ton.
The banquet will be held at Hotel
du pont tomorrow evening at 6.M
o'clock. The principal speaker will
Ibe United States Senator Tssker l..
Oddis OF Nevada. The invited guests
are: Governor Denney. former Gov
ernor Charles n. Miller. p. s. du Pont.
DIR. Walter L. Hullihen and Alien
Property Custodian Thomas w. Miller.
The membership OF the organization
Is nearly 900. The association has a
plan for the employment OF a perma-
nent secretary. so that members may
be kept informed OF the activities In
which they are interested. This is
expected to be one or the greatest
steps in the future progress OF tho as
sociation.
These organizations. formed OF the
graduate bodies Of large institutions
OF learning. are Of great value to the
parent sources. The alumni by or.
gasization and concerted effort. dc
! much TO promote interest in the worl
. and progress Of alma mater, and thu.
, tend to enhance its future usefulness
There is reason to believe the Univer
J sity OF Delaware Alumni Association
will do fine work in this respect.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-24

US believe that the people OF Delaware
are unalterabIy opposed to the 50 called
bonus raid" Il is, Of course, unfair
TO the public In general to think that
the editorials in the papers of this city
express the sentiments OF the people
generally on this question. II also gives
us little more faith in the sincerity
of the enthusiasm demonstrated dur
ing 1917-1s, when we recall that
whenever the adjusted compensation
question has been placed before the
people for their decision. they have
never hesitated 10 indorse the mea-
sur.
The source OF opposition to adjusted
compensation is quite evident. and the
former service men would be perfectly
agreeable 20 place the matter before
/ the people, and would gladly abide by
their decision. This is the very thing
our fiag-waving opponents do not re-
sire.
L. p. Hudson.
Formerly with 5Sth Pioneer Inf.
Wilmington, February "a. 1922.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-24

istration, with members OF tho Sem.
ate taking part In tho deliberations,
will not operate to suppress the nrm
belief OF many Senators. especially
Republican members. that the Senate
Ia tho maker OF treaties" and will
not surrender this prerogative.
The Republican majority Of the SEN
ate foreign relations committee al
ready has agreed upon a reservation
to the Four Powers Pacific Treaty.
and 10 Withholding action until after
conference may be had with Presi-
dent Harding, to learn how he Will
regard II. 1t In a reservation that
sustains the attitude OF the Senate.
so conspicuously displayed during
consideration OF the Versailles Treaty,
that our country should accept all the
advantages that may be probable. but
uiQSt IlOl dSSutlit hhy VI Nbt ppiAku-
tions or responsibilities. And 30 the
committee has agreed upon a rescrva-
ton stipulating that the United States
assumes no legal or moral obliga-
ton" TO maintain the rights OF tho
other nations--Great Britain. France
and Japan--signatory TO the treaty,
and that no adjustments or agree
ments reached under the provisions OF
the compact are to bind our govern
ment unless approved by Congress.
This policy savors OF cowardice and
unfaithfulness, but the Republican
majority OF tho Senate may insist
upon injecting 1t into the treaty. And
It would not require many such res
ervations" 20 make the treaty worth
less.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-24
MEETINGS TONIGHT.
Hibernian knights.

Hibernian Knights.
Oriental Lodge. X. OF p.
Excelsior Lodge, X. of r.
Fairfax Lodge, j. o. o. f.
Alpha Council, l.. o. X. G.
Columbia Lodge, /. o. o, f.
Liberty Lodge. A. O. Il. w.
Local No. 313. l. b. Z. w.
Laurel Council, u. F. Of A.
Brandywine Lodge, S.sof II,
ST. Georges Castle. X. G.. L.
Wilmington Tinsmiths' Union.
Friendship Conclave, S. w. M.
Third Ward Democratic Club.
Local No. 9, 1926, c.. & j. OF A.
D1iigent Council, Jr. o. u. A. NJ.
Washington Council, o. u. A. M.
(Manitou Tribe, Imp'd o r. NJ.
Star of Delaware Lodge, S. Of B.
Washington Council. II. F. of A.
Telegraph Council, Jr. O., u. A. NJ.
Jacobs Camp. No. 1921, M. w. "A.
Canton. Delaware, B. M, /. 0. 0. f.
Delaware Haymakers Association
Washington Camp, No. 4, p. o. S.
wilmington Lodge. No. 1s3, l.. 0. O.
Wilmington Lodge. No. 1744, l.. Q. o. :
Court Diamond State. No. 4, l.. of f. !
Plumbers, Gas and Stfam Filters I'M
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-24
DEMANDING RESERVATIONS.

Although not 90 rabidly partisan In
opposition as was the case while the
Neraailles Treaty Was under consid-
srataon. the Republican majority Of
the Senste foreign relations committee
n just as insistent upon making
changes IN the -Four Powers Pacific
Treaty as It was I'm its consideration Of
the treaty submitted by President
Wilson. Even tho fact that the re-
cent treaties were negotiated under
the auspices OF Republican admin
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-24
THE MIRROR OF
PUBLIC OPINION

the treaties. That In It's earlier YER
sion tho four-powcr treaty was under
riood TO include the homo lands Of
Japan WAS discovered only by acct
dent and was Mt first dIscredIted by
Mr.. Harding; Il may be asked how
many other understandings. not necca-
sarly secret. yet>at variance with the
general impression OF the meaning
OF the text, may still remain obscure.
These considerations are not likely
10 interfere with the ultimate ratifi-
cation OF the treaties but they may be
expected to create within tho Senate
such thirst for information az II
has not suffered from since 1919
Springfield Republican.