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The New York herald., 1922-02-20

opposition to the bonus has exploded
several of the arguments advanced by
the professional propagandists urging
it. One was that hostility to the raid
came almost entirely from cities and
men and women of Republican pro-
clivities.. The storm of protests re-
ceived from rural regions Of the coun-
try shows that neither statement is
true. Here is a case in point:
Country Districts Opposed.
Representative Benjamin G. Hum
phries of the Third Mississippi dis
trict is one of the most vigorous op-
ponents OF the bonus raid. He is a
Democrat and a veteran of the Span
ish-A American War. His district is
composed of eleven counties, the ag-
gregate area of which is thirty times
as great as New York city. The small
est OF these counties is at least twenty
times larger than Bronx Borough.
The Humphries district has a total
population of 349,662, as against more
than 200 900 in The Bronx. There are
no large towns in Mr.. Humphries' s
district. The people devote themselves
to agriculture. largely the raising Of
cotton. There are so few Republicans
in the district that they did not nomi-
nate a candidate against Mr.. Hum
phries two years ago.
Yet the Democratic Mississippi
member is unalterably opposed to the
bonus raid.
"I do not believe" he said to-day,
that the value Of services of men
who go out on the battlefield to fight
for their country can be estimated in
dollars and cents. 1t is a great mis-
fortune that many of them are being
misled into making a demand for
what they call adjusted compensa-
tion,' but which is in fact a service
pension. such as never before has been
granted. and never before been asked
by the soldiers of the Republic
Since Mr.. Humphries and several of
his Democratic conferees representing
Southern States have instanced their
disapprovai of the bonus raid, the pro-
fessional propagandists of it have
practically ceased repeating the
charge that "the only people against
the bonus are the millionaires of Wall
Street and big Republicans"
Chairman Fordney said tonight that
he did not know when his committee
would enter upon the preparation of
the new bonus BILL His committee
will meet tomorrow TO take prelim-
mary survey of any financial sugges-
tions that may have developed over
the week end.
It is not unlikely that the Demo-
cratic members OF the Ways and
Means Committee who have expressed
their disapproval of the secret confer
ences between the Republican MEM
bers and officials Of the American
Legion will initiate similar confer
ences. with view of preventing Mr..
Fordney from capitalizing such parti-
san political advantage as may result
from his present activities.
The New York herald., 1922-02-20

In cattle cars. while the soldiers or the
world war went in coaches and Pull
mans. There were 2,212,272 men in the
Union army from the beginning or the
civil war until the end. and the vet
Grams CHIEF concern was always with
providing pensions for the wounded ana
for the widows OF the men killed IN
the service.
Represcntative Fordncy. Republican
(Mich. )--''THE NEW YORK HERALD rs
waging the leading fight against the
bonus. but I want TO say that II makes
no difference who is fighting the bonus,
1t will be provided"
senator Knute Nelson. Republican
(Niinn.), who was wounded and taken
prisoner in the civil war; greatly
admire THE NEW YonK HERALD for It's
brilliant campaign against the soldier
bonus. AS this newspaper ably points
out. there can be no price on patriotism.
will help tho fight against the bonus
to the end"
Senator warren. Republican (wyo.)-
rccipient of the Congressional Medal OF
Honor for gaisntry on the battlefield
during the civil war; have been
watching tho fight made by THE NEW
YORK HERALD and have been admiring
the way the campaign has been con-
Quoted"
Representative John Garner, Demo-
crat (Texas), member or the Ways
and Means Committcc--"THE NEW
YORK HERALD is giving remarkable scr
vice TO the country for the way the
f,ght against the bonus Is being con-
Quoted. am In hearty accord with
the high motives TINT are behind tho
campaign. As THE HERALD points out,
this Is not partisan or capitalistlc
flght, but sincere effort TO show that
tho whole idea OF bonus Is wrong.
am against the bonus for many reo-
sons. Tho idea that YOU can adjust the
compensation OF those who fought In the
army I'm the world war is ridiculous.
Can you say that II is worth 81 day
TO have remained In tho United states
and s125 to have gonc overseas? 1t
is the duty OF young men to fght for
their country in time OF emergency. I
do not believe the service men are a
unit In demanding such a Treasury raid"
Representative Hpmphries (Dem.,
Miss), a veteran OF tho Spanish-A Amer
lean war: Il have never been In SYM
pathy with the demand for bonus for
The New York herald., 1922-02-20
Virginia Also IL Opposed;
Would Aid Victims of the War.

Special Dispatch to TIE New York HERALD.
RICHMOND, Va. Feb. 19.--The Rich
inond Chamber of Commerce is unquali-
fiedly opposed to the soldier bonus. Two
years ago the chamber. adopted resolu-
tions declaring itself to that effect. and
it is still standing, according to w. r.
Dabney, business manager. The Nir-
ginia Association for the Common Good,
whose membership includes many prom
inent business and professional men of
the State also is on record against the
bonus. Both these bodies, however.
favor bonus for crippled soldiers. their
dependents and for dependents Of SOL
diers who met death in the service.
There is much other scattering opposi-
ton to the bonus. Richmond Post of the
American Legion voted against the pro-
posal two years ago, but it since has
changed front.
The New York herald., 1922-02-20
South Carolina Post
Votes Against Bonus.

Special Dispatch to THE New YORK HERALD
CHARLESTON, $. c., Feb. 19.--The only
vote taken by Charleston Post Ameri-
can Legion. on the bonus question, was
in the latter part of 1919. when 1t went
on record as opposed to bonus. Reso-
lutions indorsing aid for disabled men
were passed at that time.
Tho board of directors of the Cham
Der OF Commerce. yesterday on it's ref
erend um sent out by the National Cham
Der. approved the section providing for
national legislation to enable ex-service
men to obtain vocational training. OPP
position to other sections was voiced.
There is no active campaign for the
bonus in this city. No meeting other
than that Of the Chamber OF Commerce
directors has been called.
A majority OF ex-service men would
probably favor the measure, but senti-
ment in the community Is against 1t.
it is believed, and It probably would
be opposed by a number Of ex-service
men.
The New York herald., 1922-02-20
Legion Members Vote Their
Opposition to Bonus Raid.

Special Dispatch TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.
COLUMBIA, S. c., Feb. 1s.-Voiced OPP
position in South Carolina TO the soldier
bonus mas so far been largely confined
to the veterans of the war themselves.
the American Legion department having
gone on record at every melting so far
as opposed TO asking the United states
for a bonus. The department took THIS
attitude overwhelmingly in 1919, and the
executive committee has since continued
this policy at every meeting. AT the
national convention IN Kansas City
South Carolina voiced its opposition to
the bonus and there is little chance for
change in its attitude.
In the meantime those not in the
Legion arc leaving the discussion to the
veterans of the war, there being no fight
in Columbia or elsewhere for or against
the bonus. When press dispatches in-
The New York herald., 1922-02-20

Special Dispatch to THE New YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Albany. Feb. 10.
n NE remarkable feature of tie
legislative session at this
stage is the notable absence
of the uplifter. the professional
high salaried agitator and reformer
and the serious minded, horn bow
spectacled economist better known
as the faddist. Even the anti
saloon and blue law lobbyists have
disappeared.
Gov. Miller has stated that the
faddist has been driven from Capt.
tol Hill. He has been. There are
fewer of them buzzing around COM
mittee and Capitol corridors than
for twenty years. Either the
faddists or their employers realize
it is waste Of money to come here
this year shouting for any kind OF
loony legislation.
TEe public hearings have smaller
attendance than for years. The
explanation most often heard is
that the public has confidence in
the sanity OF the Miller administra-
ton and is letting it alone.
The New York herald., 1922-02-20

Nelcs. who was organizing next Sun
days mass meeting, invited me to ad-
dress it. had been thinking deeplv
on this bonus issue and told him I
would do so If ! could choose my own
theme and handle 1t in my own way
had been always opposed TO this bonus
abomination. Most of my friends and
military associates also are hostile to
1t. But never had raised my voice
against the enormitys had kept silent
The Sergeant-NIajor Acts.
'Well, had a sleepless night or two
and then L made UP my mind / had been
a Stacker. / determined to enlist in
another fight and to ask the men Of
the Fifteenth and the men and women
of their race to follow me once more
into righteous battle wart to remind
them that it was for principle and for
O. proud sentiment we fought in
France, not for sordid bonus. the
very acceptance OF which would tarnish
with shame the medals of valor we
Won"
Francis S. Marshall is the sergeant
major of the Fifteenth. Like most OF
its officers. commissioned and nom
commissioned, he is a negro. In the
first battalion. which Col. Little declares
is the best in the regiment, all the Off
GERS now, including the major. are OF
that race. Sergeant-Major Marshall. in
cidentally, is a graduate of Cornell Uni
versity. While in college he won the
intercollegiate cross country champion
ship. In France he won the Croix de
Guerre.
1t is a part of Marshalrs duty now
to type correspondence and memoranda
for the Colonel. In that capacity he has
acquired an intimate knowledge of Col.
Little's declaration OF war against the
bonus and how he expects to launch his
attack next Sunday. The Sergeant
Major. self moved. under date of jan
uary 13, addressed q note to Col. Little
at the home Of the latter, No. 1 East
Fifty sixth street, in which he said:
II trust the Colonel will pardon this
deviation from military courtesy in
writing you thus, but after having taken
mental note Of some Of the writing /
recently have typed for you, could
not but express myself.
"NIy Colonel always has been ranked
highly by the Sergeant-Major, but this
morning 7 am proud OF my Colonel.
proud OF the bigness of his heart, proud
of the fact that he puts his country
before his personal gain, and proud OF
the fact that he has opened the door OF
opportunity to my people.
For some time the very same point
has been debated in my mind, and hav-
ing read practically every side that has
been offered. have failed to find where
even one advantage can be obtained by
the payment of a bonus.
Perhaps at some stage in this plan
of the Colone's there may come an OPP
portunity where an extemporaneous
speaker can be used TO good advantage.
If so beg the Colonel to give me his
earnest consideration. based upon tho
following facts:
II have everything financially TO gain
by the payment of bonus; served
perhaps longer than a great many;
have had quite some experience as an
extemporaneous speaker in a school.
am colored man. am an American"
The Sergeant-Major is only one OF
many of his officers, commissioned and
non-coms, who are ready 20 follow his
lead as eagerly in this new fght as they
were time and again in Aimagcddon.
The New York herald., 1922-02-20
ONE CABIN PASSENGER
ON "A GREEK LINER

Capt. Arthur w. Coulter OF the British
Army. on his way home to Toronto
on furlough. did not feel lonesome, al
though he was the only cabin passenger
aboard the Greek liner Tnemistocles. in
yesterday from Piraeus. The stewards
entirely surrounded him at times and
most OF the officers were willing to help
him out in almost anything except a
game of poker. which is all Greek to
most GREEKS
Capt Coulter did not need moro than
one OF the flock of immigration and GUS
toms men who boarded the ship. and Ia,
was glad ne was the first and last man
in the linS IL was like being "expe-
dited." as the diplomatists are. He will
join his command in India when mis- fur
Tough expires.
The New York herald., 1922-02-20
Service Men Grow Tired
of Delay in Passing Bill.

Special Dispatch TO THE NEW YORK IiERALD.
KNOXVILLE. Tenn. Feb. 19.--Two fac
tors are outstanding here against the
soldiers bonus bill which is now pend
ing before Congress. The Knoxville
Automobile Club, composed of several
hundred members. has protested to Ten
nessee members of Congress on the prop
osition 10 tax automobiles and gasoline
10 raise fund for the bonus.
NJ. II. Patterson. former Governor OF
Tennessee, now representative of the
National Ant-Saloon League and cam
didate for TIE Democratic nomination for
the United States Senate against SEN
ator McKellar, has, in his platform a
plank against the soldiers bonus. As
far as members or the American Legion
are concerned they have taken no ac-
tion on the matter and seem to be in
different on the subject in view OF the
long delay in getting the bill through.
The New York herald., 1922-02-20
Favor Land Assistance,
But Against Caah Bonus.

Special Dispatch to THE New York HERALD.
GALVESTON, Tex, Feb. 19.-There has
been little public discussion of the SOL
dier bonus question in Galveston and the
only action taken in this regard has
been by the Galveston Commercial AS
ISOLATION, which has expressed unquali-
fed opposition to the cash feature. The
association favors assistance OF the for
mer service men through land settle
ment projects. In business, sentiment
here appears favorable to some Gov
ernmental measure to aid ex-service
men, but without straight cash bonus
The New York herald., 1922-02-20
Many Protests Made
to PAYMENT in Alabama.

BIRMrNGHAaf, Ala. Feb. 19.-Tele-
grams and other communications in
large numbers have been sent to Ala
bama Representatives in Congress pro-
testing against the soldier bonus bill on
the grounds that taxation would be in
creased or placed on commodities not
deserving it. Among other organiza-
tions to wire strong protest was the
Birmingham Real Estate Board. COM
posed OF real estate owners and dealers
of this district. Newspapers OF this dis
trict have expressed opposition to the
measure and there has been aroused a
sharp discussion. the posts of the Amer
ican Legion calling to task publications
against the Aill.
The New York herald., 1922-02-20
OPPOSITION TO THE BONUS
PLAN GROWING IN SOUTH

dicated that the Government might tax
gasoline to raise part of the bonus fund
this caused some talk among Legislators
here, as South Carolina's General AS
sembly is just about ready to place two
cents u gallon tax on gasoline
To say that all members of the Amer
lean Legion here are opposed to the
bonus would be incorrect, as some Of
them are in favor of the bonus. but
every official action has been decidedly
against asking the Government for a
bonus of any kind just at this time.
The New York herald., 1922-02-20
LEGION OF HONOR
PEDDLED IN GENEVA
Sold in Tnstallmenfs for $500
Francs by SwindIers.

Special Gable 10 TINS NEW York IrrxMp.
Copyright, 1899. by THE NEW YosK HEs.tp.
New York Herald pureau.
Berlin. Feb. 10.
Gullible seekers after ribbons OF the
Legion OF Honor or the French Acad-
emy arc proving easy prey for an or
ganzation which has been working IN
Geneva since the League Of Nations
added doubtful lustre to the Swiss city.
So dnrinE have operators Of the swindle
become that they are Offering 10 obtain
any distinction desired for not loss than
$500 francs, only half of IL to be paid
down and the remainder when the rib
bon Is conferred.
The Swiss Government has called at-
tention TO this swindle scheme and the
newspapers arc adding that they be-
lievo IL IL being worked by the same
crowd which n year ago was Offering
honorary degrees from several Ameri-
can universities, as we'll as consular ap-.
pointments.
The New York herald., 1922-02-20
Tennessee Against Bonus;
Want Help for Disabled.

Special Dispatch TO THE NEW York HERALD.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Feb. 19.--There
is considerable opposition among the
people to the soldier bonus. Those in
favor of it are mostly ex-service men.
The opposition so far developed seems
to be on account OF the fear of increased
taxes, which are already becoming bur-
densome on the people and on business.
The sentiment seems to be that those
incapacita.ed in the service or having
since become so on account of their SER
vice should be taken care OF by the
Government.
The New York herald., 1922-02-20
Want Only a Provision
For Victims Of War.

Special Dss2afch 10 TIE NEW YORK HERALD.
DALLAS. Tex, Feb. 19.--Directors OF
the Dallas Chamber Of Commerce last
week voted in opposition to any none
tary bonus for veterans of the war with
Germany. Resolutions opposing a cash
bonus for soldiers were adopted and for
warded to the United States Chamber OF
Commerce. The Dallas chamber went
on record as favoring some plan where
by the Government should aid former
soldiers i'm buying farm lands or homes.
They also urged the expenditure OF Gov
ernment funds in providing adequate
care for disabled soldiers.
The New York herald., 1922-02-20
GAS KILLS MAN AND WOMAN.

A man believed by the police to be
Dominiclz Benincasa of 1t3 Lawn ave-
nue., Corona, Il. T.. and woman who
has not been identified, were found dead
from gas poisoning yesterday in room
at SO Stanton street. Patrolman Simon
Denber of Clinton street station, who
discovered the bodies. reported that gas
had escaped from leaky tube connect
ing with O gas stove.
The New York herald., 1922-02-20
Continued from First Page.

organized opposition to the general bonus
plan.
No action on the pending proposition
has been taken by American Legion
posts so far as can be learned, 1t is
stated. however, that there is at least a
small division of sentiment on the part
Of Texas war veterans as to whether
they be paid extra compensation for
their services. This is evidenced alto
gether by private discussions Of the sub
ject.
The New York herald., 1922-02-20
Seek $40, 900, 900 Taxes;
$57, 900, 600 in N. Y.
Special Dispatch 70 THE New YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
Washiugton. ID. C.. Feb. 10.


Washington. ID. C.. Feb. 10.
n OMEWHERE on the books of
- the Bureau of Internal Reve-
nue. is the record of some
seventy odd millions of dollars due
to Uncle Sam from income taxes.
of which s57,000,OO0 is charged
against tLe New York office. Any
one knowing exactly where it is
may step up and inform Assistant
Secretary of the Treasury Dover
whose special responsibilities are
the divisions of customs and reve-
nue..
Philadelphia is short S7,ooo.o0O
and Chicago about the same
amount, with several other cities
showing shortages.
These shortages do not at all
mean that there is anything crimi-
nal involved, but they do mean.
Secretary Dover says, that there
has been lack of efficiency in that
branch Of the internal revenue ser
vice.
The New York herald., 1922-02-20
roun die IN SNOW sLIpE.

DENVER, Feb. 19.-F'our employees of
the Denver and Salt Lake Railroad
were killed when a snow slide struck an
engine belonging to that road near Loop.
Colo, to-day. The men were swept
down O. canyon zoo feet deep.
The New York herald., 1922-02-20
e. o q !

Owens & Company figure out
in advance just how many
promises they can keep, and
when they have that many
promises out against them they
stop making promises.
The courtesy and capacity of
fifty years experience are behind
the promises.
OWENS & COMPANY, INC,
Foot of East 10th ST., N. Y. c.
The New York herald., 1922-02-20
u. S. FLEET ENGAGED
AS IN REAL BATTLE
Sailors Landed and Big Guns
Used Off Cubo.

GUANTANAMO. Cuba. Feb. ~ (Asso-
ciated Press) Actual battle conditions
nave beon approximatcd IN tho work
OF the sailors and marines or tho
United states Atlantic fleet. now en-.
gagged in winter maneuvers here. Land
ing forces OF 500 men arc sent ashore
daily, going through the work of land
ing as IL under hostile fire.
Marines who landed $50 milimcter
gun from the battleship Florida have
mounted the piece on tractor and have
been engaged in target practice on n
range 80 laid out that the shells fall
far up in the mountains.
FOUND ANYTHING.
The New York herald., 1922-02-20
Two Plans Yet Available.

The rejection of the Presidents
suggestion for a production sales tax
seems to be final and complete. But
one OF two things appear TO be yet
available. One is to omit any method
for raising the five thousand millions
OF dollars necessary TO finance the
raid. This would put it up to tho
Treasury Department to develop ad-
ditional sources of revenue without
authority for doing so.
Even tke most gulliole of the pros
pective beneficiaries OF the bonus raid
are beginning to appreciate the abb
surdity OF this scheme. The other
plan is 10 direct the Government to
issue negotiable insurance certificates
payable in five or ten years years
from the funding of the foreign debt,
or the "frst moneys available but not
otherwise appropriated" Tho cx-
service men are on to the obvious de-
fccts in this scheme, too.
Perhaps Mr.. Fordney and his asso-
ciates may be able to produce some
rational and workable plan. II they
do they will be credited with a mir
acle. In the meantime the volume OF
ming a pretty close race with the
shower OF remonstrances against the
sales tax.
A significant feature of the situa-
ton In this respect Is that the volume
OF denunciations of the bonus raid has
been steadily mounting, whereas the
popular roar against tho sales tax
continued only day or two after the
PRESIDENTS suggestion that IL be
adopted.
The circumstance encourages the
professional propagandists and their
Congressional supporters to hope that
opposition TO the sales tax may event
uafly be worn down. Senator's and
Representatives who respond 10 the
influences OF the agricultural bloc dc
not concur in this opinion.
The unmistakable trend OF popular
The New York herald., 1922-02-20

FOUND ANYTHING.
~ so. see IL II ~ advertised In the Lost and
Found columns OF to-day's New rork Herald.
See page opposite cdltorial.-Ldp.
The New York herald., 1922-02-20
BONUS FAILS BEFORE
LIGHT OF PUBLICITY
Messages to Members of
Congress Show Change
of Sentiment.
DELUGE OF PROTESTS
Attack Led by IN. Y. Herald
Implesses Official
Washington.
PRAISE FROM OPPONENTS
Fordney Admits Fairness Of
Stand-Legion Agent Says
1t Is City View.
PRAISE FROM OPPONENTS

Special Dispatch to THE New York HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
Washington. ID. c.. Feb. lg.
The New York herald., 1922-02-20
No Loony Legislation
in Albany This Year

Special DispatcIto THE NEW YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-05-14
TELL ME, SOME MOTHERS SON.

Tell mo- some Mothers you weary?
Are you bowed with the Of the day?
DO you yearn for the tender
or the loved ut home far away?
What would you give to embrace her just now?
To clasp her dear form your breast?
To pillow your head her bosom
While She luled your tired spirit TO rest?
From your mem'ry that halcyon hour would erase
Lifes bitterest griefs and alarms
Forgotten its snares worries, heartches and cares
Just Graded in MoIners dear
You're recalling the hour you left her;
Tears dimmed those sweet eyes. true and kind
Far happier is he who is leaving
Than the dear he's leaving behind
Yet withal have you penned her that message sweet
That her Mother heart" longs to receive:
That you love her with all that is best in you
That you bless her each hour you breathe?
There naught this world could delight her heart
There is nothing could bring such great JOY
To that Nother dear who is longing to hear
Those sweet words from the lips Of her boy
You would cheerfully your life surrender;
From your veins let the last red drop flow
To protect her-and yet, you neglect her
That wounds her far than blow.
You could those hours OF exhaustion repay,
Weary hours Of long vigls kept,
All alone. night and day, by the bedside
or her feversh babe-though he slept
Delay not TODAY send that message, sweet,
For which her heart hungrly yearns
Perhaps twill he she must cross the deep sea
Whence traveller returns.
GRACE Z. SCOTT.HAHN
Holdenville. Okla.