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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-04-20
BY HERBERT N. CAssoN, London.
(From The Efficiency Magazine)

There is no possibility Of bank
ruptcy. II the department doesn't
pay-very well. The treasury has
plenty.
4. There is no danger Of losing
customers.
A government department does not
depend upon its customers. so that
it has no incentive 20 be quick and
courteous and obliging.
5. The main thing is accuracy, not
success.
A government employee has sim
ply nothing to do with success. His
aim IS to avoid mistakes. The less
he does-the fewer mistakes.
6. Time is of no consequence.
As all government employees are
made into clerks, they come to have
a clerks disregard OF time. To
clerks as TO lawyers, a delay is a re-
lief and a comfort-the more the
better.
7. The work Is impersonal.
There is very little responsibility
in a government office. The clerks
have arranged system whereby no
body is to blame, no matter what
happens.
s. There IS no competition.
A government department is al
WAYS a monopoly. II It were not Il
would soon be thrown aside. 1t
has no competitors to battle with
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-04-20

charged to international conditions which can be met
only by this country joining the league
It is something Of an indictment that Mr. Cox brings
against the 100000 who accomplished his de-
feat in $40 by plurality OF 100000 Their vote was
without the interests OF humanity ana their
action will 20 down in history the madness OF lszo
This sounds good deal like the man who thinks every
body crazy but himself Mr. COX appears to overlook
the fundamental fact that is government by the
majority regardless whether that majority happens
to be mad" or
II appears to be the impression in New York that the
Cox dinner was staged as first announcement OF the
former governors candidacy the Presidency in 1924
The statement concocted by Tumulty, purporting to
come from Mr. Wilson and repudiated by the ex-Pres
dent indicates TO lengths the former private Sec
rotary will go to put Cox in the White House.
The Republicans could look for no better augury I
victory In the Congressional elections this and in
the Presidential election OF years hence, than to
have Mr. Cox the outstanding and the League Of
Nations the predominant each struggle The in
ternatonalst reached high water mark in 1920,
and then defeated in the proportion Of 16 to
g. Since that event the people have had ample oppor-
unty TO observe complete mpotency OF the League
Of Nations make any toward alternating the
ills Of mankind. on the contrary they have had con-
crete evidence Of what Independent America under
the leadership OF Harding and the Republi-
can party can accomplish that end in the wash
ngton conference otherwise. Il Is foolhardy for
can make any Roadway against such record of fact
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-04-20
Why Government Ownership is WastefM
and Also Inefficient and Destructive

and It can take its case and do as n
pleases.
8. Routine is put ahead Of service
In government departments all tho
workers OF may use the word) ara
tied with red tape. They are all the
slaves of a system Of procedure.
10. There is no enthusiasm.
II man stays in a government jon
long enough he becomes mummifled.
He loses all the energy and Joy Of
living that are so necessary to efh-
cheney and success.
These are a few OF the reasons
why naturalization always has
failed. and always will.
Just put yourself in the place Of
these poor automats No matter how
able you are, how could you be eff
cient IL you had:
No hope OF profits; no fear Of fall
ure.
No competitors; no customers.
No reason to hurry; and
No danger OF being found out
Naturalization is not only a de-
stroyer OF trade and commerce. 1t Is
not only a coral reef built across the
harbor OF prosperity.
It is worse. It Is far worse. It rs
destroyer of men. It takes an able
man and grinds him down until he
| is a clerical drudge.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-04-20
cox SUCCEEDS BRYAN AS A oUADRENNIAl
CANDIDATE

TIME carefully staged entrance OF former Governor
a Cox to the New York banquet hall was far more
impressive than the words he uttered the course
his address. Preceded by maiden dressed as Column
ba and singing the "star-spangled Banner" MT Cox
marched in with Charles F. Murphy. Tammany leader
and Mr. McCooey. Democratic boss OF Brooklyn and
took his seat with those other patriots Hamilton
and Senator Hitchcock. OF he and his retnue
were cheered to the echo by the hall full OF Tam
manyites
Mr.. Coxs speech little more than a virulent de-
nuncation of everything Republican mo attempt to
the nationwide charge Of bsoken promises"
Bankruptcy in the of plan and purpose"
The burdens Of taxation remain" Hopeless con-
fusion OF policies" 'Nebuous state Of uncertainty
dollar sign still hangs the door" Rail
roads have not moved peg forward in twenty years
"something radically Washington" "Amiess
way in which things drifting" Congress has run
amuck." These but a few Of the sounding but
empty phrases with which he aroused uproarious
enthusiasm Of the Murphytes who had turned out to
hear him.
In all his remarks there but definite issue
could discerned; the League OF Nations must
continue TO political issue in the United
until this country has become a member. Mr.. Cox
ascrbed all Of our fancied Ills the failure Of
put itself under the obligations OF
tho league covenant Business adversely" has come
from that failure and offers the only hope
Tor OF stable prosperity" Present
nate conditions in the United
nestle causes. according to Mr.. Cox, should be
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-04-20

once more the McEimoyle trouble at Elkton is ex-
citing Presbyterans in the New Castle and the Balti-
more Presbyteries Seemingly It is a church eontro-
versy that is end. The most recent develop
ent is that the Castle Presbyery has protested to
the Baltimore Presbytery against MI McElmoye con-
tinuing to preach Ekton It has been highly sem
sational case featured It's most heated stage by hst-
cuffs between McElmoyle and anu-MoElmoyle part-
sans people will be we'll pleased when ends be-
cause it disturbing the proper and pleasant function
ing Of one OF the highly respected and beneficial
religious ORGANIZATIONS now operating the Delaware
Peninsula
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-04-20
MARINE RII.L CERTAIN.

CHAIRMAN LAsKER Of the shipping Board declares
~ the Government is spending s5OOOO.OOO more
than receives each year the operation ships
He says that the direct and indirect Federal pro-
posed in the administration merchant marine bill now
pending Congress would about $40 900 900
a year.
The passage OF the bill would mean cash saving Of
&c., 900 annually and addition the country would
get better service on the than 1t has en-
joyed before.
Probably the merchant marine bill will be amended
IN some minor details before # becomes law but no
serious opposition principles has been manifested
and It will not long before the country begins 70
reap the advantages Of the legislation.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-04-20
NORMALLY DAwNs. SAYS GOVERNORS.

DEsPITE the terrible situation depicted by erstwhile
~ Candidate Cox which he attributes failure
Join League Nations affairs in this country
continue to mend That the farmers started
on the road to normally prosperous conditions the
view governors OF the leading agricultural states
recently made public in New York City.
Governor Harry L. Davis, Of Ohio advises: "Our
Department OF Agriculture has made OF farm
conditions in Ohio Glad advise that agricuturally
farmers are on the upgrade in price Of
farm products and improved marketing conditions have
given Ohio farmers and 1922 gives every
indication of being prosperous year than the
past. Ohio in sound condition State in the
Union We have turned the and are going for
ward agriculturaiiy. ndustriay and commercially"
| Governor McCrsy, OF Indiana, exclamsi "condi-
lions are improved and prospects brighter IN Indiana
on the whole, the outlook is good for an early return
Ito normaicy"
Governor sproul Of Pennsylvania. opines: Il feel
that conditions point to better times for agriculture
lin Pennsylvania There he some delay due to dis
turbance incident strike but feel that
much better Industrial conditions are imminent and
our farmers being close 70 the markets, will hene-
ht"
, Governor Hyde OF Missouri, Declares THE corner
has definitely been turned. Missouri farmers BEING
close to- three great terminal markets City ST
Louis and St Joseph. have been more fortunate thar
farmers more remote from terminal markets"
Governor Trnkle. OF Virginia, admits: "Agricul
ural conditions from dehation TO som'
> extent Farmers are looking forward now as price
advance. The wholesome effect OF the late disastrous
conditions shown in the farmers determination t'
organize practice business principles in production
i and marketing"
Governor Baxter. of Maine predicts II consider thu
= agricultural situation Maine favorable. Thu
e inquiry for Maine farms is five times great as on
year ago Unquestionaby the business OF farming will
be very attractive in Maine in the next ten years"
Governor McKevie, OF Nebraska. assures: Nebraska
has turned the corner and well the way bacl
TO normal and permanent prosperity. The farm vaiu
q OF principle agricultural products In Nebraska in
n creased 900 between November 1921. an'
March l. 1922. while the prices for farm product
have increased the prices OF things for which thes
products must be exchanged have declined. Their
lis profit now in nearly all branches OF farming
Governor Cox Of Massachusetts, and Governor Rus
sell Of Mississippi find conditions favorable in thos
n two states
Needless to say such reports these are fearfuir
e. ,demoralzng to the Democrats who have been dom
an in their power the people that the coun
try is going 10 the dogs under Republican rule AM
what is reflected in farming is also reflected in indus
try When Cox made his Jefferson Day speech tn
stock Exchange the biggest turnover it has re
corded since the war bride" days.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-04-20

see. They might have known.
The union might have been Of
three instead OF two Japan a yeat
ago was close to changing Sides
Germany would have promised any
thing asked, and Lenine and Tchitch~
erin would have gladly given a quit
claim to Eastern Siberia. The
Washington conference assembled
none too soon.
VIII the abrupt challenge cons
vince the publics and the public
men Of the western powers that It
is time to look at facts soberly and
TO stop pickering over inconsequen-
tials? Are they welded to blind
ness7
The diplomatic foundations Of a
new war are being openly laid. A
superstructure will speedily go up II
Russian and Germany dare. The
only way 10 keep them from daring
is for the western powers to re-
cement their union. The only coun-
ter to a league Of hatred and de-
struction is by a league Of peace
guardians.
The solidarity OF the Allies With-
out It everything is gonel With IT
everything Is saved
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-04-20

normal business has not stopped;
operations have merely shifted to a
new field.
The Coal Strike.
In the midst of mutual recrimina-
lions between operators and miners
It is essential at this time that the
American public should clearly un-
derstand the issues at stake in the
contest now being waged in the coal
fields.
From the standpoint OF mine own
ers and miners alike the situation
in the bitumnious industry Is disas-
Srous. The operators are engaged
In a continual struggle to earn on
the large investments tied up in coal
lands The miners are engaged in
an equally continuous effort to Sc
cure a wage which will enable them
TO earn IN 2i5 days enough to
maintain themselves and their fam
lilies through 365 days. Their pro-
posal OF a FIVE day week and six-hour
day. that-is, thirty-hour working
week on the present or possibly a
higher wage scale is a definite effort
175.O idle men each year. In the
last thirty years, the bitumnious
mines have actually been worked an
average OF only 215 days per year, a
loss OF approximately 80 per cent OF
potential working time. In 1921 the
industry as a whole. probably did not
work over 1876 to 10 days. The real
cause Of loss OF time in normal years
is the development of too many III
mminous\ mines. Rich bituminous
coal deposits are widely distributed
| throughout the United States, nearly
one-sixth Of the surface of the coun-
! try being underlain either with soft
coal or Ignite. Under these circum-
stances it is a simple matter, requir-
ing relatively small capital, to open
a new mine and every increase in the
price OF coal. IL maintained over any
considerable period. has resulted in
many new mines being opened. II
has been estimated by officials oil
the United States Geological Survey
that with the industry at capacity
production would approximate $780,
900, 900 short tons. The most thai
the country has burned and ex.
ported combined is $50. 000.0 tons
There is thus an unnecessary mine
capacity of at least 100000 900 tons
and a surplus OF 1850 bituminous
miners.
1t is TO be clearly understood thai
this condition of overdevelopmeni
and idle miners is not the RESPONSE
bnity Of the individual bituniinouI
operators. They would gladly NEE
this condition by agreements for th'
limitation of output, but they "a
rigidly forbidden to make combina
lions of this sort because OF the anti
trust laws, and 1t is obvious tina
they cannot control the economic
forces which surround them.
American industry and American
. domestic consumers cannot afford q
maintain an Investment in coal min
Ing far above the countrys needs
2 The IT'S. 900 excess miners have n
right 10 demand that the other work
{ ers OF the country shall maintai
! them in idleness. This is the IS
T sential of the thirty-hour Wee
b. proposition. II Is not the mysteriou
e entity known as capital which mu.
a pay the price of this standing arm
OF idle men, but other classes
d labor.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-04-20

Business activity has been trans
ferred to a new field. Important
gains are shown in basic Industries
simultaneously with a disappointing
spring retail trade in many parts Of
the country.
The steel industry Of the United
States, the movement OF which has
been accepted for many years as a
business index, has recently shown
marked expansion. The Industry as
a whole, is now at 20 per cent Of
capacity. Demand is we'll distributed
throughout all classes Of products.
and Is well sustained on the higher
price levels which are being estab-
lished. Important in this connec-
ton is the fact that a large proper
ton OF the new orders reported IS
for railroad equipment. Pig icon
production is at the highest figure
since January 1921. The monthly
rate OF steel ingot production ap-
proximates that OF 1913. Unailed or
ders OF the United States Steel Cor
poration on March 81, we're 4,i94.OOO
tons.
Copper is moving steadily ard
stocks are being gradually reduced,
while producers are cautiously in
creasing output. There is a yood
demand for lead and the price has
advanced slightly. The rate Of con-
sumption Of tin in the plate trade IS
reported TO be as high as for any cor
responding period except during the
abnormal war years. 1t is sxpe..ei
that zinc smelling operations will he
increased shortly, and some expan-
sion Of mine output will naturally
follow.
The manufacture OF automobiles
and OF tires and other autom obile ac-
cessories is expanding rapidly, al
though this Is undoubtedly seasonal
TO a considerable degree. Retail
trade in goods not designed for per
sonal and household consumption
shows Improvement The hardware
business Is better not only in build
ers' hardware. but in the many
classes OF miscellaneous purchase.
by farmers. Agricultural nipple.
ment sales have increased and
there is a definite expansion IN the
! fertilizer business. activity in bo,t
lines being in excess OF even the ex-
! pected seasonal demand.
The return TO normal conditions is
! not an orderly process. and activity
may shift unexpectedly from one
point to another. The setback ~
retail trade is the direct consequence
Of two factors. Buying by farmers
long at a low level because of un.
profitable prices for farm products
has not shown much Improvement
as farmers have very little money
and their buying power cannot eX
pand materially before autumn. ever
II the current years crops are good
They are wisely using their credit t
buy fertilizer, tools and other ne
cessaries OF their business. Buyinl
by workers in cities has declined
heavily-the cumulative effect o
prolonged unemployment. 1t nov
seems likely that retail trade Wi
continue at not far from its preser
b Levels or better until the norma
I mid -summer dullness occurs.
, gains in basic industries prove pei
manent the autumn offers promii
70 OF expanding retail operations on
stable basis.
r The progress OF the nation towai
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-04-20

on labor organizations. political So
cietles and similar groups which.
while dissatisfied with present po-
itlcal and ssoclal conditions. are not
yet prepared for such change as
Russia has suffered. the perversion
Of peaceful agencies 20 violence. the
substitution of the leader who carries
torch and gun for the leader who
carries the ballot.
The Berlin program calls for the
eight hour day. for combating I'M
employment" which, It Is asserted.
has been aggravated immeasurably
by the reparation policy OF canitalis-
do Powers" for united action of
the proletariat against the capitals
tic offensive" establishment Of po-
litlcal relations with Soviet Russia.
and formation OF a united proletar-
ian front in every country and in
every international"
In the United States sympathizers
with the communistic. or Moscow
International have never ceased
their activity but the fruits Of their
labors have not been conspicuous
Russia has given refuge TO Big Bill
Haywood. the fugitive I. w. w
leader. but his flight from the United
States to escape his term In jai
with his colleagues and dupes was q
serious blow TO his organization
Election returns have disclosed th'
fact that the number Of socialisti'
electors has not increased in proper
ton to the growth In numbers of tn
electorate The war disclosed tn
hollowness Of socialistic protesta
tlons Of internationallsm. When tn
first gun was fred. nationalism over
came all other sentiments except II
the cases of a few individuals. TIL
present attempt to resurrect thi
exploded tenet Of socialistic faitl
will be watched in the light Of tina
episode.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-04-20

which were responsible for most Of
It's shortcomings and subjected Il TO
most criticism were:
1. Extreme Capitalization OF
authority. established by the
first Director-General, a policy
attributable TO his temperament
and unwllingness to delegate
adequate and necessary power
to his local officers.
2. Excessive and unintelligent
standardization.
ITO the first must be attributed
the destruction of morale and dis
clpllne, the teaching of labor to
ignore and condemn their officers, to
look to Washington to save them
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-04-20

No other effect Of the Federal Ad-
minlstration Of the railroads during
the war was more damaging to rail-
road service Of the United states
than the loss OF morale. discipline
and the spirit of organization
among railroad forces. In a state
ment made 20 the Senate Commit
tee on Interstate Commerce, Mr.
Julius Kruttschnitt, chairman of the
Executive Committee Of the South
ern Pacific Company, made the fol-
lowing comment upon this phase Of
the situation:
Briefly, two bad features that
stood out prominently in the Gov
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-04-20
Federal Control Shattered Morale

from punishment FOR neglect Of duty
or breaches OF discipline. for in-
creases OF pay and indirect Increases
for services never performed. double
pay for the same hours OF service,
all Of which produced poor service
and indifference TO the public.
THE public be damned policy
unjustly and Improperly accredited
to private railroad management. was
inaugurated and worked to such an
undreamed Of degree that at the end
OF the war the return Of railroads
to private management was demands
ed by those who used them, with
substantial unanimity"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-04-20

consisting Of an exhibition Of their
work and a demonstration Of their
activities. Busiess meetings, first
aid work and other activities will be
given. About so boys are included
in this work. Every boy who makes
20 per cent. in his work will receive
an achievement pin at the end Of
the year.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-04-20
BOY CLUB MEMBERS
TO HOLD RALLY

Special to The Evening Journal.
STAFFORD. April 20.-On satur-
day April %. a Rally Day for mem
hers of the boys clubs Of the west
ern side Of Sussex county will be
held at Wesley School, three miles
northwest Of Seaford There are
eight clubs that have carried out
the work laid down last fall as FOL
lows: Wesley. near seaford; Provi-
dence. near Delmar; Browns near
seaford: Cannon Meals, near Sea-
ford: Atlanta; Rawlins. near Sea
ford. and Trinity. near Bridgeville.
Tie boys will give a program
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-04-20

Some in Sussex county contracting for
tomatoes at the rate Of twenty cents basket. That
means approximately. s12 a ton. In bumper years
heretofore the price has been much lower than
that but the growers seemingly determined this
year TO get a living price whatever tomatoes they
produce Information that the cannery stocks well
cleaned out has strengthened that determination.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-04-20
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1922
PROTECT THE CHILDREN.

HERE is a letter Of serious import which we re-
N ceved today and to which desire to call Of
fetal and private attention:
To the Editor Of The Evening Journal:
sir-Being a witness OF the drowning OF Mllard
Moore on Sunday April 6 and also Of the drowning OF
the two brothers last at exactly the same spot
think something should be done in regard TO It.
reside near Kirkwood Park and have an interest IN
the protection the children In that section The park
Is the only playground for these children think the
CITY also should be interested IN their welfare.
since the boat-house has been removed there Is not
ny fence along edge OF the creek for some distance
II has been year at least since the removal OF the
boat house Three drownngs have been the result Is
not that enough there be more before the city
realizes the danger?
The people OF this section taxes well as any
one else Why aren't they entitled to protection for
their childrenY Is il this Is the East Side1
Eirkwood Park is one OF the best in the city. Why
shouldn't It get equal attention?
Hoping that some action will be made toward 1t very
soon. I am,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-04-20

Fire-ravaged Pocomoke City Ma. will be rebuilt
Structures which less likely to be destroyed by fire
will replace those which burned It also Is likely
that better facilities hshtng Are Will result from
the condensation In short the ultimaS result of the
IRE which bears so heavily upon owners and in
surance companies will be that Pocomoke City will be
better and safer community in which to reside and
transact business.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-04-20

Reports from the fruit belt down the state
TO the that apple. peach and pear trees
heavily with that unless killing frosts
come there will be large crop all along the line.
There perhaps sections the United States in
which good crops are needed more to make up the
losses OF last year than right here in Delaware