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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-07-14
Britain's Comeback

In June, 1914, the merchandise ex-
ports and re-exports Of Great Brit
ain amounted 70 e4S,0O0,000; in
June, 1922, according to figures just
published, they amounted 10 $780,
100000. Imports similarly increased
from SOS, 900, 900 in 1914 to $4,000
900 this year.
Part Of the increases are, Of
course, nominal-are due to the fact
that the pound has not yet par gold
value. Nevertheless the showing is
a remarkable one. II reveals how
Great Britain has come back
through hard work and the intelli-
gent application Of human energy.
In the war British people did not
dishonor their great national tradi-
ton. In peace, despite senseless dis
turbances Of industry by those Of a
Bolshevist spirit, they again run
true to form.
The excess Of imports in June was
e23, 900, 900, or approximately $780,
000,OO at the present value Of the
pound. This means that Great
Britain, through her shipping, her
insurance and interest on her in
vestments abroad, is once again in
the way Of prosperity. She has not
borrowed-on the contrary has rath-
c. been lending-yet through her in
visible credits she is able TO pay FOR
500 100000 worth Of goods in one
month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-07-14
A War Memorial

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The problem Of the best use OF
the site Of the reservoir In Central
Park seems 10 be inseparable in the
public mind from the problem Of
memorial 70 our soldiers and sailors
who fell in the late war. Might I Offer
a suggestion which may be solution
Manhattan Island is the spot on this
earth that Is most overcrowdsd with
mans unsightly handiwork - bricks
mortar, stone. To pile more masonry
on our congested little island as a
memorial 20 our soldier dead seems 10
me unworthy. To erect this masonry
in Central Park would be an act Of
dissertation.
Man-mAde stone arches we're symbols
Of the eonqueror and his conquerins
army. Slaves and booty we're httingly
dragged at the chariot wheels beneath
the arch Of triumph. But such was not
our victory in the World War, and
such should not DO the memorial 10 oui
dead.
What will best symbolic the cause
for which they diedl What Was that
eausei II was not booty or conquest
or glory. The cause for which they
died was peace And the most fitting
symbol Of their martyrdom would b
a grove Of mighty trees symbolic o.
peace, lasting peace on earth.
Let US build on the site Of The
reservoir such a silent sanctuary where
precautionary city dwellers MAJ
come and find IN tho refreshing peace
Of Gods trees a reminder Of that peace
for which our soldiers died.
IN the words Of soldier-poet VIII,
gave his life in the war: Arches. ma
sonry and even books are made b,
fools like me, but only God can make
tree" NATHAN sTRAUS JR.
New York. July -, 1922.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-07-14
Without Prejudice

Were Americans not a just and
fair-minded people some might for
get that Carl T. Vogelgesang was
born in Calaveras County, Calf
and protest against his promotion to
the grade Of rear admiral Of the
navy and his assignment TO the COM
mand Of our greatest naval base.
But Americans are not prejudiced
against names nor against native or
adopted citizens of German extrac-
ton. Schurz and Sigel fought val
iantly in the Civil War, and would
have fought as valiantly for Amer
lea had they lived in 1918. Men Of
German names and Of German fam
lily served with honor both in the
army and navy and in civil posi-
lions during the World War and
were accorded the honors and pro
motion that they deserved.
What the people Of the country
cannot abide is the hyphenate-the
man of German birth or extraction
who in declaring that he is a Ger
man-AmericaR means that he is not
an American at all and that his
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-07-14
The Staggering Cost Of Strikes

Il has been estimated that TO-
100000 working hours are wasted
every day because Of existing
strikes. At a moderate appraisal
this means a money loss Of $1,000
600 a day, or Of S30,000,00O a
week. Thirty million a week Is
billion and half year.
The actual loss of working hours
and wages. however, is but a
small part Of the cost Of the strikes
to the country.
The coal strike alone, in curtail-
ment Of production and lack Of fuel,
will levy a tax on industry many
times greater than any tax the gov
eminent would dare impose.
Every day that the railroad strike
continues losses are sustained by
business that would be beyond be-
lief could they be accurately estl-
mated.
Merchants are already suffering
from the effects Of the railroad
strike through late shipments and
the tardy arrival Of employees due
to the delays or suspension Of COM
mutation trains.
But continuance Of present
strikes will cost billions Of dollars,
and these billions of dollars, which
come directly out Of the pockets Of
the people, will have TO be made up
-if they can ever be made up-by
redoublcd effort in the future.
With more than a million men not
working, the expenses Of peace are
greater than the cost Of war.
Whatever may be the merits Of
the many controversies between en-
ploycrs and employees, it is certain
that the chief losers will be the gen.
cral public. Yet some say the
public has no right 70 intervene.
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notice, but later withdrew il. To re-
move this terminating clause and TO
permit Of an adjustment Of the ma
val and revenue forces 70 the
changed conditions on the lakes since
the introduction OF steam navigation
and the enormous development Of
traffic are the two principal reasons
FOR making a new treaty. On several
previous occasions, notably in 1885,
such a revision was proposed, but
heretofore nothing has been done.
The Canadian Prime Minister
rightly points out that this agree
ment affected the deliberations Of
the Washington conference. Ger
tainly Il is one Of the greatest fac
tors for peace and harmony in the
relations Of two neighboring coun-
tries. Because Of II the United
States and Canada have been spared
the friction and cost Of armed from
tiers. The result has been 10 draw
the two peoples together.
This country, without a dissenting
voice, says amen 10 the proposal Of
the Canadian Premier.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-07-14
The Passion for Noise

I elatter-elash goes the Victor from each
human shelter. Even should you pene-
trate beyond the reach Of the tent or
the bungalow you do not get away
from noise. Wherever there is a group
Of human beings there will be some
instrument for making noise going full
tilt. Often the talking machine IS
dragged along In canoe or boat or mo-
tor car 20 be set up on q rock and
set going tho instant there Is a pause.
Anything, anything but the music Of
the forest, the soft harmonies Of ma
ture, the deep silence Of fall night,
when even eriekets and frogs are
stilled.
This passion for noise and the ca
paeity for making II Is stronger here
in the East than IN the West Coney
island on a holiday is perhaps the
noisiest place in the world, but Balboa
Beach. Calf, where spent one Fourth
snd found the place crowded with holt
day makers, was almost quiet. Cali
fornians have soft voices, and they
seem content 20 enjoy themselves IN
the open without shrieking and shout
ing and without noise machines. There
will be some elatter Of the so-ealled
music in mountain camps like the
charming little place high up on Mount
Badly. back Of Los Angeles, where
pines cluster and the rushing mountain
stream chants It's own song, but very
little and never prolonged into the
night. But In the national parks tho
tourists, coming from all over and
largely from tho East, elamor for
elsmor and are beginning TO get IL in
the different hotels and permanent
camps. When I mentioned 10 some one
that I liked especially 70 20 10 Longs
Peak Inn, IN Rocky Mountain National
Park, because there was no canned
music permitted there. tho response
was But how terribly quiet II
must bel"
What Is the reason for this inereas-
ing demand for noisei IL would seem
moro natural, In the rush and pres
sure Of our existence. TO ask for peace
than 10 howl for commotion, where
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-07-14
Settling the Law

In a clarifying opinion support
ing a decision rejecting the appeals
Of Gitlow and Larkin. convicted on
indictments for criminal anarchy,
Judge Hiscock, in behalf Of a unan-
imous Court Of Appeals, settles the
law with respect TO a matter long
in controversy.
The right to advocate a fdrcible
overthrow Of our form Of govern
ment and TO set up in its place a
dictatorship does not exist in this
state. The constitutional provisions
which guarantee free speech do not
give protection TO criminal anarchy,
A man may urge such changes in
government as seem good 20 him,
but not change by force. Free
speech and free assemblage were
established TO give democracy a
chance TO express itself freely. They
may not be used TO negative this
grand objective.
Moreover, language used and
methods employed 20 promote a par
ticular propaganda are TO be judged
/. in their natural tendency and effect
The law Of libel is that a newspaper
Fcannot escape responsibility by say
ing IL did not mean what others
thought it meant. The test is what
the average person understands. So
It is with respect to criminal an
archy. "Some things are so COM
monty incident 10 Others" lumi-
nously remarks Judge Hiscock, that
they do not need TO be mentioned
when the greater subject is de-
scribed."
Free speech and free assemblage
are the watchdogs for majority rule
and change by orderly and peace
able processes. When they convert
themselves into wolves and seek 70
prey on the sheepfold they may not
plead constitutional right.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-07-14
Poison Gas

In compliance with the Washing
ton treaty General Pershing has or
dered that the manufacture Of poi
son gases be discontinued except in
limited quantities for experimental
purposes.
The use of poison gas has always
been particularly repugnant TO
Americans. We have inherited IN
this country the tradition Of open
fighting, Of matching man against
man. This necessarily implies a
certain idea Of sportsmanship which
is revolted by methods that give the
opponent no chance whatsoever.
This tradition was one Of the handi-
caps Of the British and Of our own
soldiers during the war, as it led 20
acts Of unnecessary daring which
our Continental allies regarded
as foolhardy. "You cannot fight
men against machinery" was
the lesson the French constantly
were trying TO teach us. But even
when we had learned it we feit that
against machinery-that Is, against
shells and machine guns-wc had at
least a chance.
But not so with gas. Gas Is so
sneaking and wreaks such horrible
torture upon its victims that
it stands as hated thing. Masks
offer protection for a while against
certain gases. But they do not
prevent the burning by mustard gas,
and while being worn they render
life almost uncomfortable.
Who knows what new horrors a new
war will bring forth? In the mean
time, however, Americans cannot
but welcome any earnest attempts
70 limit the use Of this, the worst
horror that the late war produced.
Gas as a weapon should be alto
gether abolished. After limitation
should come elimination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-07-14

sometimes forgcts that the minds OF
millions Of people are unscientifie
and that they are prone 20 look upon
tho wonders Of science as super
natural.
Flamboyant exploitation Of scien-
tifc developments adds 10 the danger
Of making them public without care
ful statements concerning them.
The scientists business Is pains
taking investigation. lie little
recks Of the harm that can be done
through sensational publicity con-
corning the facts that he brings TO
light. u is not his fault that he
raises false hopes too often, and so
frequently fills the minds Of other
people with a modern substitute for
oldtime superstitions.
But he would benefit himself and
be Of greater service TO the world II
he took as much pains in revealing
the truth as he does in discover
ing IL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-07-14
Blocs and Bargainers

Senator Lenroot, Of Wisconsin, is
not an insurgent sensationalist or a
professional troublemaker. He is
Of orderly and sensible mind. His
temperament is not one which urges
him 70 90 on the warpath. Yet SEN
ator Lenroot deemed it his duty to
tell his colleagues that it was highly
doubtful whether he would vote for
the McCumber-Fordney tariff bill.
Senator Edge, Of New Jersey, a
business man Of conservative temper,
who represents a great manufactur-
ing state. feels impelled TO give a
similar warning. A stalwart pro-
tectionist, he is not satisfied that the
bill as II now stands is in the ma
tional interest. He favors postpone
ment Of action until international
business conditions are normal and
there is a base from which TO judge
production costs and thus to meas
ure protection.
Senator Borah's criticism may be
discounted, and the advice Of Senator
la Toilette, who isn't happy except
in opposition, may be rejected; but
il means something whom men Ike
Senators Lenroot and Edge express
profound dissatisfaction. When the
final test comes it cannot be that an
immature and lnopportuhe perma-
nent tariff bin win be jammcd
through by blocs and barcainers.
There is no evidence that the Re-
publican party, much less the coun-
try, asks the passage Of the McCum-
ber-Fordney bill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-07-14
The Canadian Border

The purpose Of the Canadian Pre-
mier's visit to Washington is TO dis
cuss the framing Of a new treaty 10
perpetuate the ideals which the
trainers Of the Rush-Bagot agree
ment had in mind for eliminating
armament along the Canadian Dor
der.
Immediately after the termination
Of the War Of 1912 word was re-
ceived in Washington that the Brit
ISL contemplated increasing their ma
val forces on the Great Lakes. at is
evident" John Monroe, Secretary Of
State TO President Madison, wrote to
John Quincy Adams, Minister 10
England, "if each party augments
its force there with a view to obtain
ing the ascendancy over the other,
that vast expense will be incurred
and the danger Of collision augment
ed in like degree. The Pres
ident therefore authorizes
you to propose to the British govern
ment such an arrangement respect
ing the naval force to be kept on the
lakes by both governments as will
demonstrate their pacific policy and
secure their peace"
AS a result Of this proposal it was
agreed to limi. the navies Of each
power TO one vessel not exceeding
100 tons burden and armed with one
eighteen-pound cannon on Lake On
tario, two on the upper lakes and one
on Lake Champlain.
This treaty, although approved by
the Senate and in force now for over
century, can be terminated upon
six montbs' notice by either side.
The United States in 1866 gave such
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-07-14

sympathies are with the autocraey
that sought to destroy the world and
made unprovoked war upon America.
Admiral Vogelgesang has rem
dered distinguished service in the
navy and has proved himself per-
fectly capable Of the command Of
one Of the most important depart
ments Of the service, which is given
him with his new rank.
His citizenship has never been
coupled TO a hyphen and his loyalty
has never been clouded with a sus-
picion that his sympathics were not
wholly with his own country.
The promotion that has been given
to him would have been given as
readily had he been born in Ger
many. Yet hyphenates continue TO
whine about Americas lack Of lib
crafty and tolerance!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-07-14
More Truth Than Poetry
BY James J. Montague
Biologists

Biologists are men who try
To probe the habits Of the fly,
To find why clans are SATISFIED
In muddy water 10 abide,
To seek the reason that the mole
Takes little thought Of birth con-
troll.
And how the conger eel con-
trives
To keep the peace with nine
teen wives.
They hunt these creatures TO
their lairs
To learn their intimate affairs;
To read the thoughts they have
az heart
They often take them all apart.
In vain can animals disguise
Their feelings from such prying
eyes,
They talk and think about
them more
Than we do Of the folks next
door.
They force the spider TO reveal
Small vices he would fain con-
ceal.
They make the morals Of the
trout
Material 10 write about.
With curiosity profound
They chase the angle worm
around, -.
To catch him in some foolish
act
And tell the world about the
fact
The lower animals, so called,
With mems affairs are not en-
thralled;
They move through woods ana
streams and ferns,
And strictly mind their own
concerns.
No scrap Of knowledge do they
crave
On how biologists behave,
And though they sometimes
growl or bite,
They know that pryings not
polite.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-07-14
Helping Educate Negroes


To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: am in the bacIwoOds Of Ala
bama, sixteen miles from town or rail-
road, where for three years have
been doing what / could 20 help I'm
prove the backward conditions among
the colored people.
There Is quite a mass Of them In
here. They are as a rule very poor.
Farming is the only work, except that
few sawmils arc scattered about
and employ some Of the boys and men
some Of the time. Many Of the larger
boys and men have left the community.
Women and children, boys and girls Of
school age. do most Of the farm work.
Life for them Is hard. They have al
most no money most Of the time-little
at best. Yet they arc hopeful.
No public school is provided for the
hundreds Of children about US. There
are several hundred within walking
distance Of the KowaliA school-the
biggest and best in the county FOL
negro children. II is a private school
supported wholly by voluntary eontri-
buttons. Our school plant, Of IL;
acres, FIVE good buildings and some live
stock. is still in good condition, free
from debt. and is increasingly helpful
in the community life.
We are trying TO give the children q
good elementary education, including
domestic science, shop work and agri
culture. We are trying 70 wake ~
their minds, FIRE their ambition, liz
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-07-14

A marked characteristic IN our mod
ern American life is the increasing
passion for noise that fills young and
old. Silence, even near-silenee, is APP
parently a thing 10 dread and TO escape
az any hazard Of worn nerves and aeh-
ing heads.
In our cities noise Ia hsbitual. Our
streets arc routes OF elamor, the horns
On our trucks and pleasure cars are
louder than the trumpet notes Of vic
torious armies, there is the rat-a-tat
Of the steel workers riveting iron
buildings, the smaller but almost a.
insistent rattle Of the steam drill work
ing on pavements that are torn up for
one or another purpose, the hoarse
shouts and bellowings that rend the
air from men and boys pushing hand
carts or driving wagons. Children at
lay Mhhf AN ANNNANNAfe1A' etheNHr "
noise, end steadily the elangor Of the
streetears rends what might be a mo-
ment Of something less than uproar.
Not content with all this racket, you
will see a cluster Of persons always
listening 10 the mechanical pianos or
talking machines set in an open shop
window, playing the latest pieces Of
popular music or shrieking out the
latest patter song Close as possible
tho crowd Is herded TO these things,
raueous beyond description as they
are. AZ least, II is noise, and the pas
sion for noise Is being soOthed even
more directly than by the customary
street turmoil, which is probably hard
ly heard by ears grown dull under con-
slant drumming.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-07-14
Garrett for Senator

Senator France, Maryland's Red
Republican, will have as his oppo-
neut in the Maryland Senatorial pri-
maries John w. Garrett, secretary
rcncral Of the Washington con-
ference and for many years in the
diplomatic service.
The choice before the Maryland
Republicans lies, therefore, between
radical whose term in the Senate
has been chiefly conspicuous for his
championship Of Teutonism and Boil
shevism and a sane liberal who has
devoted his life to the service Of his
country. France appeals TO the rad
ical and the foreign elements in
Maryland. Mr.. Garrett hopes for
the support Of sensible Americans.
Mr.. Garrett is Of the type Of Pin
chot, Pepper and Beverage. A
scholar and diplomat, he brings to
his political adventure a high sense
Of public duty. Like Pinchot he is
more interested in serving than in
holding Office. Like Pepper he has
long been a leader in public move
ments. Like Beverage he is a pro-
gressive.
If Maryland sends him to the Sen
ate he will be an important figure in
the new guard, the little group Of
sanely liberal Senators whose in
fuence during the coming years
should be ever increasing. The eyes
Of the country will be on Maryland.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-07-14
What Readers Are Thinking

up their ideals and point the way for
them TO larger life. II Is a task, for
there 10 pulling against US poverty, the
deadweight Of the great mass Of igno-
rance that has hung on for years. and
seeming eontentment that with many
has grown up. too. But the task can be
done. and is slowly being done.
We have Just closed what was said
10 be one Of the most successful terms
in the life Of the school. Six boys and
girls finished our course. al anxious TO
go on with their studies until better
fitted for service. All went imme-
diately TO work at what was available
farm work In the community.
] am hoping that Tribune readers
will want to share with us again in the
work. know that they are busy else
where with calls-but here Is one Of
the very needy sections Of the South
land, where the condition OF the
neglected mass helps 70 make more
complex and difficult the problem Of
the race. Here are hundreds OF chill
dreR- not provided for by county OF
state or nation who cannot provide for
themselves through their parents.
Our regular school term is abou,
eight months. Some OF the work Is
kept up all the year. II takes $1,000
to carry il. Hardly any Of the money
Is guaranteed to US. From day TO day
and from week to week. throughout the
year, the task Of trying to find the
means must be faced.
| II the needs Wara not 40 real and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-07-14

fundamental and our work Of such VIA
Importance in the effort 70 meet 'n'
needs, would not urge It's considers
tion upon anybody, but I an fer 'n'
time tho voice Of the neglected eS's
dren, and must call In spite Of ny
preference not 70 do SO.
Checks are made out 10 {. Ans'
Brooks. treasurer. or to @. A. Po'h
principal, and sent direct 20 the seh.
For further information write w
principal. c. A. Po"hIN .
Benson, Ala, July s, 1872.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-07-14
The New Supersti6ons

As much mischief can be done by
leading the credulous 70 believe that
radium will cure every known dis
ease or that life crystals" will
mend all human ills as by persuad-
ing them that they can communicate
with departed relatives.
The intelligent scientist is ex-
tremely careful when he makes
known a new discovery lest an I'M
due Importance be attached 10 it by
wonder seekers and believers in
miracle men.
For many years after electricity
had been harnessed by man curative
powers which IL never possessed
were attributed to it, and thousands
Of deluded people pathetically sought
70 heal incurable Affections by its
use.
The same is true Of the Roentgen
rays and is true Of radium, which
has been thus far :ound Of benefit
in only few instances.
The fact that every new discovery
or invention is seized upon by the
Sunday supplements Of conscience.
less newspapers and paraded as a
panacea for all the ills that flesh is
heir TO makes the responsibility Of
the scientist very great.
He arrives at his inventions and
discoveries by a slow, careful sift.
ing Of evidence and by severe labora.
tory tests. In announcing Thorn Ia