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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-09-30

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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-09-30
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Evening star., 1922-06-18
Mexico and Europe Debt.

European statesmen and tinancierS
M isht learn some useful lessons by
study of the negotiations just con-
cluded in New York for funding of
the Mexican external debt. amounting
TO $500 100000 of principal and $780,
600 900 of unpaid interest. The agree
ment entered into. if approved by
President Obregon and the holders of
Mexican bonds, will place the finances
of the republic on Il sound and work
able basis. and undoubtedly will make
for increased prosperity not only i'll
Mexico but in the United States and
other countries which do business
with her.
An official statement issued follow
ing signing of the compact says that
las a preliminary the agreement re-
cites the determination of the Mexi-
can government to fulfill its obliga-
tions to the full extent of its capacity
Finance Minister de Ia Huerta i'm
pressed the group of American bank
ers representing the bondholders that
Mexico really intended in good faith
to do this, and the rest thereupon be-
came relatively simple. The condi-
tions are to be made as easy for Mex
leo as possible without injustice to the
bondholders. In order that Mexico
may have a chance to get back on
her feet, sinking fund requirements
are to he waived for five-year period.
and the unpaid interest is to be
amortized over a period of years
without interest. This latter conces-
sion represents a sacrifice on the part
of the bondholders. but it is only what
any intelligent creditor is willing to do
when an embarra ssed debtor gives
evidence of Willingness and determina
ton to pay.
Americans have no particular par
tiality for Mexico. a solution Of the
Mexican debt problem was made pos
sible by the determination of the
Mexican government to fulfill its obi
cations to the full extent of its ca
pacity" When European debtors ap-
proach the subject of their obligations
to America in the same frame Of
mind. and with equally convincing
evidences of sincerity, it will be pos
sible speedily to arrive at adjustments
fair both to the borrowers and the
lenders.
Evening star., 1922-06-18

vein to indicate that he still hopes for
a recall to Germany. Now the former
kaiser is about to appear as an author.
arrangements having just been made
for the publication Of his memoirs.
That this will be in large measure
political document is hardly
to be doubted. Publication, however,
is not to begin for over two months.
and so there can be no relation be-
tween it and the demonstration said
to have been planned for treaty day.
June 2S. If there is any connection
whatever between the kaiser's book
and the plans Of the managers Of the
.putsch" the affair of week from
Wednesday will probably take the
form merely of a test of public temper.
1t does not follow, Of course, that
monarchical '.putsch" would make
for the restoration of either the former
kaiser or his eldest son. Indeed, it is
not at all certain that a monarchical
movement would be in favor OF the
Hohenzollerns. There is large senti-
rlent in favor Of Rupprecht of avaria,
now the head of the house of Wittles-
bach Monarchical sentiment is said
to be strong in Bavaria. and disarma-
ment has been less faithfully carried
out there than in other parts of Ger
many. 1t may be the source of the
next "putsch."
Evening star., 1922-06-18
Parties and Discipline.

For years the republican party was
described. and praised, as the party of
discipline. 1t often showed teamwork
of the highest value. This was as
cribed to its repeated successes. 1t
got there" at the polls.
True, there were feuds and faction
isms now and then. The Greeley split
was notable, though it did not defeat
the party. The Blaine-Conkling cpl
sode also was notable, and that did
defeat the party. 1t brought in Mr..
Cleveland. The Roosevelt-Taft row
brought in Mr.. Wilson.
Still, in the main, the republicans
held together well, and occupied the
between 1s61-S5. and the sixteen years
between 1S97-1913.
1t was the democratic party that
made reputation for unmanageable-
ness. 1t lashed out repeatedly. and in
that way blundered often. Mr.. Cleve-
lands first administration failed. and
his second all but wrecked the party.
When the republicans came back in
March, 1897, they found everything in
disorder.
Under Mr.. Wilson the democracy.
especially on Capitol Hill, gave some
striking exhibitions Of order and a
common purpose. 1t did things-not
always for the best. but in a way to
command attention for obedience to
rule. Not until Mr.. Wilson made his
unaccountable appeal for the election
of a partisan Congress to deal with a
non-partisan situation-in the fall of
191S-and his record at the Paris
peace conference, did he lose his hold
on the team over which he held the
reins.
Henry Watterson described Mr..
Wilson as a schoolmaster-said he
had carried with him into politics the
methods and spirit Of the classroom.
At any rate, certain it is that while
President Mr.. Wilson gave orders
with much firmness, and insisted on
strict compliance with all orders is
sued. And, as rule, the class COM
piled.
Evening star., 1922-06-18

Mccormack. the victim in this case,
occurred before the District boundary
was crossed. that is the imaginary
diagonal line running to Jones point,
the jurisdiction over the case lies in
either Virginia or Maryland, accord
ing to the position of the boat at the
time, presumably in Virginia. as the
steamer would make toward that
shore in moving in the direction of the
Alexandria wharf. If. however. the
stabbing occurred north of that line
the Jurisdiction lies in the District of
Columbia. unless it was while the
steamer was tied to the wharf at
Alexandria. in which case the juris-
diction lies in Virginia.
Originally the jurisdiction was as
sumed in Alexandria. for there lay
the body of the victim. who was land
Ell for hospital treatment. The first
inquest was held in that city. Now,
however. there is evidence to show
the Jones point line and the Alexan-
dria wharf. and the District is pre-
pairing to take jurisdiction over the
case and to hold second inquest. In
case of accusation and indictment the
accused will probably be tried in this
city.
Wherever lies the jurisdiction. how
ever. in the specific matter Of this
crime there is no doubt of the need of
a thorough clearing out of the law
breakers who infest the boats and the
river resorts. whether in Virginia, in
Maryland or in the District of Column
bia. The people of Washington and of
Alexandria are Jointly concerned in
this matter. for to them the river Of
fers their best opportunity for outings
in summer. and they should be pro-
tected from rowdyism and drunken
behavior and the impudent overtures
of bootleggers and the danger of dis
order engendered by this traffic on the
boats and at the resorts.
Evening star., 1922-06-18
Rate by Mail-Payable i'm Advance.
Maryland and Virginia.
All Other States.
The Labor Board Minority.

Protest entered by the ma joritv
members of the Railroad Labor Board
against the action of minority men,
bers, representing labor. in dissenting
from the wage reduction rulings in
terms calculated To incite the opera
tives to strike. will appeal strongly to
the public sense of fairness. Nine
men have been chosen to serve on
this court. three representing the rail
roads, three the public and three the
Labor organizations. In recent de-
cisinnS the three labor members have
dissented. Against the latest finding.
that affecting the railway clerks. the
signalmcn and stationary firemen,
Two of the labor members issue a
statement which in the language of
the protesting ma jority is an 'incendi-
airy argument 10 employees in favor of
striking against the decision of the
hoard" Il is as though an associate
justice Of the Supreme Court of the
nitcd States We're in Il dissenting
opinion 10 urge or advise the people To
violate the law just upheld by the
res jor!ty of that court. One of the
rassages in the statement of the
minority members is thus quoted:
The transportation act aimed to
substitute for the strike such just
and reasonable wages as would rem
der RESORT 10 Il strike unnecessary. II
this tribunal created to determine
such wages admits that under exist
ing circumstances il cannot fulhll
this function. obviously the employees
must use such power as they have TO
Influence the labor market. which is
henceforth to he the determining
factor in their wages.
This is Il plain inference that the
wage tribunal has failed. and that
the employees are therefore justified
Ito use such power as they have to
influence the Labor market Such
power as they have" means plainly
the strike. and thus the remarkable
spectacle is presented Of members of
court condemning the action Of that
court and virtually advocating law
lCSSnCSS.
This does not so to the point of
suggesting that minority opinions
should not be filed. But acceptance of
membership on tribunal of this char
acter involves acceptance of the rule
uf the ma jority in spirit as well as in
act. If the minority members of the
wage board cannot accept the findings
of the ma jority they should resign and
demand a reorganization. Their act in
appealing by implication to the labor
body to strike in protest and MONACO
ccptanCe of the wage award is not
calculated to aid the cause OF labor
with the public.
Evening star., 1922-06-18
The River Crime Jurisdiction.

The steamer Manchester tragedy
has brought to the front an interest
ing question regarding jurisdiction
which may have an important bearing
in the settlement of cases growing out
Of that affair. The resort from which
the steamer started on the homeward
trip, and where. it is alleged, the trou-
bic began, eliminating in the tragedy,
is in Maryland. The channel of the
river through which the boat passes
in its course lies equally in Maryland
and Virginia, and the steamer is at
times wholly in one state or in the
other, and at times in both at the
same moment. Shortly below Alex
andria, however. the District boundary
is crossed as that line runs south
westerly to the southern original Dis
trict cornerstone, which forms part
Of tho foundation Of the lighthouse at
Jones point. From that point upward
the District boundary extends to the
Virginia shore. II the stabbing Of
Evening star., 1922-06-18
Rock Creek Pollution.

Investigation of the subject of Rock
creek pollution has led to some i'm
portant disclosures which should
quickly be followed by corrective ac-
ton. 1t is now plain that there is
promiscuous use of the creek and its
tributaries for sewage disposal by a
number of Maryland communities. In
one case sewage disposal plant has
been provided, but there is reason to
believe that it is not effective, and
that the sewage is permitted to flow
into the creek in its raw state through
tributary. All such uses Of these
waters. whether for untreated or
treated sewage, is most Objectionable,
and upon the completion of the pres
ent survey. which will establish all the
facts. the necessary steps should be
taken to stop them.
1t has been stated by one Of the
sanitary engineers examining into this
matter that Rock creek is so badly
polluted now that it will take several
years to cleanse it. This gloomy pros
pect, however, is in no way justifica-
ton for continued use Of this water
shed system for sewage disposal. In
other words, there is no warrant for
going on with the insanitary practices
simply because of the damage already
done. The creek must be protected
from further pollution. even IL it may
remain in questionable condition for
several seasons. 1t is intolerable to
have this stream. which is the chief
feature of the capitals greatest park,
used as a sewer in any degree.
Evening star., 1922-06-18
Politics at Home
Ohio.

Good for Ohio, where politics has
always been played with a will and
skill earning for the state the sobriquet
of 1.-The modern mother Of Presidents!
Men have been developed in the con
tests there who subsequently became
countrywide figures of countrywide
Importance.
Some characteristically live and
vigorous politics is being played there
now. with everybody on both sides
alert. There are thirteen candidates
for governor-nine republicans and
four democrats. There are six candi-
dates for United States senator-four
republicans and two democrats. For
the minor places on the state tickets
and for other places there are candi-
dates galore. The woods are full of
them. The primary election when
nominations will be made takes place
in August.
Come one. come all. in Ohio and
elsewhere. This Is time when Amer
ica expects every man to do his duty.
oue WdHtS, ana neeUS, tHe DeSl lIltIl III
office, executive, legislative and ju-
dicial. There is an abundance of work
to be done. We are adjusting our
selves to new world conditions, and
only men Of vision and grasp can
render the proper service.
In Ohio particularly the urge
should be. and evidently is, strong
An Ohio man is in the White House.
Another presides in the Supreme
Court Of the United States, and two
Of the associate justices of that court
are Buckeyes. And still another Ohio
man presides over the Department of
Justice. Some state. And the record
should be kept up. At a time when
so much is in the scale, and SO many
new things are being fashioned and
so many old things refashioned, the
commonwealth which has played so
notable part in the past should keep
her place as force in all the national
eTdeavors.
Evening star., 1922-06-18
Million More Men Under Arms.

LONDON.-The Times says that Az
dressing the third annual meeting ct
the General Council of the League or
Nations Union, in the Central Hall,
Westminster. when delegates from al
parts Of the country were present,
Lord Robert Cecil said the member
ship now was approaching two hun-
dred thousand and there were only
nineteen constituencies without
branches.
1t was a terrible fact that there
should be now in Europe million
more armed men than there were be-
fore the war, especially when it y IS
remembered that Germany. Austria
Bulgaria and Hungary were prac'l-
cally disarmed. Wherever one looked
there appeared to be revival during
the last few months of the militar-
istic spirit of apparent forgetfulEess
of the lessons of the war. The most
disquieting symptom was tendehcy
toward the definite revival and n
crease of the grouping of European
nations. The Russo-German agree
ment was an omin0us fact. He was
not confident that people knew every
thing that was implied by the agr"e-
ment. There were signs that otler
groups would be drawn up in order
to counteract the Russo-German
group Hostile groups would mean
that the whole ideals and objects for
which the league existed would Pc
ish. There was need for every one
to struggle his hardest to increase
the prestige and power of the league.
Lord Grey of Fallodon was re-eiecl-
ed president. and the prime minister
Lord Balfour. Mr.. Asquith and Mr.. =.
r. Clynes. honorary presidents. The
Duke of Devonshire and Lord smut.
tleworth were added to the list "r
vice presidents.
Prof. Murray said that the policy OF
the union must be to promote The re-
union of the nations separated by The
late war without estranging any "e
our allies. A serious estrangemeht
between France and England would
be as great a hindrance to European
reconstruction as the permanent o.
tracism of Germany and Russia from
the comfy of Europe. A wise policy
would be vigilant to avert either ot
these disasters. even IL necessary AT
the cost Of great patience and of ma
terial sacrifices. They hoped that fulI
use of the league machinery would bd
made in carrying out any conclusiona
by the powers at Genoa, and they
trusted that the Importance of ny
Guiding Germany and Russia withi1
the league at the earliest possf"l9
moment would not be lost sight Of. =,
Evening star., 1922-06-18
The Crops of Europe.

LONDON.-The Times says. accord
ing to information received from the
International Institute of Agriculture
at Rome. the area under wheat in siA-
teen countries in the northern heni-
sphere is estimated at III, I,O4s,"'D
acres, or 81 per cent less than IN
1921. The area under rye in eleven
countries is estimated at 24.421.n"D
acres, or an increase of l23 per cent
on last year.
The condition of the cereal cr"is
on May is given as average in An>-
tria, Belgium. Italy and Poland. al
as somewhat under average IN
France.
1t is estimated that the total pro-
duction of winter wheat in the tnl,t d
States will be about 100000 qrs "r
very slightly less than last year.
while the yield of rye is placed at
100000 ors., or 36.7 per cent more
than in 1921
Evening star., 1922-06-18
Foreign Trade Credit Guards

points out, that American official rep
resentatives have been able to point
to the governments readiness to in
tervene in behalf Of aggrieved for
eign firms where they have a just
complaint against their American
connections. The increased number
of applications to the federal bureau
for aid in this direction is eloquent
testimony to the confidence felt by
the business world abroad in the i'm
partiality of American official efforts
TO promote rational and just methods
in international commercial transac-
tions.
In emphasizing the need for an or
cope with foreign collections on the
basis of meeting expenses only. as
the best solution of the existing prob
lem. the Hoover organization argues
Such an organization could insure
to specially selected attorneys a con-
stant volume Of business and enable a
trained for collection work. instead
of using for this work men whose
time is too valuable: At the same
nsfsn s the hsna This EouS soad Se in reauee
the cost of collecting to a minimum.
Under such circumstances an attor-
ney might undertake the collection
of small items as part OF current
business, whereas now upon receiving
an individual small claim he is forced
to decline 1t. Such an organization
could collect certain percentage of
ssalms fester y eoaid @efdi inSesseste ciaeum
stances permitting the extension of
time to a dobtor without hurting his
credit standing and without incurring
that resentment which appeal to law
always ***
A careful study Of unsatisfactory
ment Of Commerce for advice and as
sistance toward getting an adjust
ment show clearly that in many cases
overdue accounts abroad are caused
by carelessness in granting credits.
If the credit man will realize that he
has no right to take chances, that he
must obtain reliable credit informa-
ton through recognised channels be-
fore shipping. he will not find himself
in the position of asking Official in
tervention in the collection of hope
less accounts.
The service of mercantile agencies,
banks and other institutions special
izing in the furnishing OF credit in
formation is essential in eliminating
from a list of customers those con-
Germs which are unreliable or have
been guilty of bad faith. No collec-
ton agency, no attorney, no consul,
no commercial attache should be ex-
pected to make any headway with a
claim based upon the credit mans
reckless sanction Of a shipment with
out the precaution of having first OBJ
tained dependable and complete credit
information.
The entire situation could be nicely
handled II there were a better net
work Of American bank branches
abroad to give service that foreign
banks will not perform for American
creditors. Congress urges this i'm
proyement
Evening star., 1922-06-18
Extension of Fourteenth Street.

Unfortunate delay has been caused
ir the enactment of the bill for the
extension of 18th street by the de-
cision of the House committee on mill
tary affairs to grant no hearing on
the subject, and thus. in effect. to
postpone action for the remainder of
the present session. This bill provides
for carrying 14th street northward to
the District line. putting it through
the grounds of Walter Reed Hospital
and making possible the extension of
the Capital Traction system to give
additional rapid transit service to the
region lying east of Rock Creek Park
ard west of Georgia avenue. This part
of the District, though developing, yet
is held under some restraint by the
lack Of facilities. Large construction
projects, designed to contribute to the
District, are suspended on this ac-
count. The people living north Of the
hospital, both in the District and in
Maryland, are urgent in their demand
for additional transit accommodations.
The bill has the full approval of the
Secretary of War, after consultation
with the hospital authorities, and is
so drawn as to insure adequate pro-
lection to that institution from noise
and from danger to inmates. There is
no controversy over it and no reason
appears why it should not be enacted
There is no particular pressure upon
the time of the House at present and
il is difficult to understand why a mat
ter of such slight consequence to Con-
Sress, but of such serious Importance
10 the capital. should not be given
prompt consideration.
Evening star., 1922-06-18
Senator La Toilette.

Mr.. La Follettes enthusiastic recep-
ton at Cincinnati is giving rise to
some inquiries. Does the White
House still linger in the back of his
head? If the situation in the next
two years should take a turn encour-
aging the organization of a third party
making an appeal to both discomfort
ed republicans and discontented demo-
Gratis would he accept the leadership?
If so, what would be his chances of
success?
The Wisconsin senator has just
passed his sixty-seventh milestone.
His first appearance in Washington
was as a member Of the Forty-ninth
Congress, thirty.seven years ago. He
instantly attracted attention by his
advanced views and their oratorical
presentation. His admirers began to
describe him as 'the coming man"
He became 1.-The rising hope" Of re.
form movement in the northwest,
which affected both parties, and
which, it was freely predicted, would
spread over the country.
He thus antedated Theodore Roose-
welt as a national figure and influence.
The latter had but a parochial audi
ence when Mr.. La Toilette was ad-
dressing the nation.
But something-just what it would
be hard to say-happened, and the
Wisconsin man fell back. Mr. Roose-
welt came to the front with a rush,
and was never headed again. He be-
came 1.-The rising hope" Of the pro-
gressives, and realized his and their
hopes. He put on the books some of
the measures Mr.. La Toilette in the
days OF his leadership had outlined.
After three terms in the House Mr..
La Toilette dropped out Of national
life, had three terms as Governor Of
Wisconsin, returned then to Congress,
and is now closing his third term in
the Senate. He is standing for the
fourth, and, Of course. must achieve
it If he is to figure prominently in the
presidential calculations Of the COM
ing two years. He was elected to all
the Offices he has held as a republican,
and is today afiliating with that
party.