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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-12

News from Atlantic City, where the
American Federation Of Labor n now
In session, - to the effect that local
labor unions throughout the country
are insistsut IN their demands for per
mission 10 indulge IN \ general walk
out In support Of the striking railroad
shopmen. The Federation officials, It is
said. are reluctant TO countenance
such a move, and their reluctance is
increased by the numerous protests
they have received from employers
OF union labor. These employers have
made contracts with the various
unions represented by their working
forces, and they would suffer severely
by a summary cancellation Of these
contracts through a general strike
movement.
II il significant, however. that many
unions are wild for a walkout, not
withstanding they have entered into
contracts with employers for a stipu-
lated period of continued service. In
some instances. these formal contracts
have been rudely abrogated by men,
beers Of local unions. and although the
higher labor officials protest, their IN
fuence is not sufficient to prevent SUBJ
ordinate unions from acting in this
dishonorable manner. This il the evi
Of uncertainty that makes many large
employers apprehensive about dealing
with organized labor. For when organ.
lied labor deliberately and withouT
warrant repudiates its contracts. the
element OF dependency is entirely OBJ
liberated.
II is hoped. however, the oficiali
OF the Federation Will give no coun
tenance TO the irsistent demands o
local unions for some warrant q az
thority to break their contracts an,
add further disturbance and uEcer
tainty TO the general labor situation.
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PRICE PSYCHOLOGY,

Others besides the strikers for high
er wages and the advocates OF price,
raising legislation want to see the cost
of living go up. The price of a great
number of active stocks has risen re-
markedly Of late. The purchasers
whose demand has sent these stocks
up would profit If the goods the COM
panies produce could be sold readily
at increased prices. Business in equal
volumes at higher prices would supply
not only greater wages, but greater
dividends; they would come largely
out OF profits upon goods made under
the old cost scale and sold at the new
price level. The temptation to shove
prices up and. among other prices, to
shove wages up, makes many employ
ers and employees partners in imitation.
1t Is true these people would for the
most part have to suffer when in
fiation finished as 1t usually does.
Likewise. even though business re-
whom the rise had at first benefited
would soon find that costs had caught
up with their profits, as the rise in
costs spread through business. But
those who want initiation lock to the
near at hand. They hope to snatch a
big profit from others before the big
costs overtake the snatcher. And so.
beyond doubt, great numbers Of men
want to see prices, including wages.
the price of work, shoot upward.
That these men include both en-
ployer companies and organized en-
ployes is natural. The business man
and the hired worker share alike the
desire for bigger remuneration. When
Samuel Gompers said the other day
that the recent strikes had blocked
the course of deflation in wages he
a long way toward blocking 1t i'm
might have added that they had gone
prices, too. AS a result of the strikes
and also OF the price raising legisla-
ton OF various sorts now In Congress
people everywhere have become ex.
4 pectant OF higher wages and prices
SO we find a great group OF workers
and employers not only eager for 20.
fiation but convinced that they are 60.
ing to get It.
Not by any means all employers o.
employees share In this wish. Many o
both classes are investors; they know
that the dollar in the bank or Ii
mortgages or in insurance yield less
IN purchasing power, II prices go vi
again. They know that in a time o
inordinate costs and prices 1t ma,
turn out as it did In 1920, that the pur
chasing power of the country canno
stand the pace, and that in that cas-
the country will travel a difficult wa,
down to levels where business ca,
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For a month now, moro or less. we
on this eide of the Rio Bravo have
been hearing with amazement terrible
American territory. There the rail
strike hee assumed a scandalous and
violent character. And we. who we're
just about TO take TO our beds in an
excess of precaution after reading
foreign papers In which we are de-
picted as gravcly sick with the Boil
shevisms-we can only say 10 our
selves in wonderment: The United
States unsettled? What a bad ex-
ample for her lesser brothers Of
America"
Our modest strikes. even including
that noisy ono OF the Vera Cruz ten
ants. which inspired 80 many sermons
of emphatic wisdom from our ool-
leagues across tho river, are cl1ild'a
play In comparison with tho strike Of
the Yankee railroad men-nightmare
of Mr.. Harding. and crashing OF teeth
Of the rigid North American organiza-
ton. Now, before tho strike Is over
and the sum OF attacks. bombings, as
sasslnations, aggressione. losses and
panics which It has provoked Is closed,
we ought to take advantage of the oc-
| casion to return the severe and frown-
ing censures which our disturbed
national life has met with in the
neighbor republic-the wise recon-
mendations. the pious regrets, the
( panied reflections.
For how shall we not be anxious II
Bolshevik fury. torch in fist, hair in
disorder, has appeared upon the rail-
roads of the United States? We are
lovers OF order, we have a profound
respect for the sacred rights of prop
erty, we demand that foreign inter
ests be guaranteed-and by the raj
strike in the United States the inter.
ests of many would-be travellers will bt
prejudlced IL they cannot travel. w,
do not like these dangerous neighbor.
| hoods. How can we keep from deplor-
ing the fact that the United States fol
who protects the Bolshevist tendencie!
a month, more or less, has shown her
self incapable of solving the indus
trial conflict which has presented It.
self?
Oh. our esteemed cousins. you ar,
compromising your international fam,
and good opinion! Rummage in tn,
gears of your governmental machine
for surely there is there some func
tionary-wheel or some employe-rive
OF your workers. And with the grea
natural riches of your territory,
| Calm yourselves and reflect that
you continue In this disastrous way o
mad strikers, of misbehaving prole
tariat. of a lack of guarantees c
persons and interests, you will plac
yourself In serious danger OF being ex
PEELED from the concert OF civilize
nations, who may be driven to exac
from your government repeated sc
curities before recognizing TT
Universal (Mexico City,.
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MINING COAL AGAIN.

Anthracite mining operations were
resumed. yesterday. az rate that
Will. II 10 said, assure a production OF
5000. 900 tons q week. And IL will
require this rate OF production for a
Ions time 20 catch up with the de-
msnd. which In now becoming insist
snt on account OF the approach OF
cold wea ther. For coal Ia necessary to
warmth and warmth 10 highly essen
thai 20 human comfort during the cold
season.
With production thus reasonably
assured, the next essential is distri-
button. Thus far the railroad service
has been well maintained throughout
the country. despite the strike
troubles. and 81 is hoped there VIII be
no interruption az this time. II would
be most aggravating. as well as dis
sxtIous, 20 have an effective distribu-
tion OF mined coal interfered with
now that the miners are again al
work.
Next comes the most important con-
alteration. the cost Of coal 10 consum-
ers. a matter that In almost entirely
in the hands of the operators. The
retail dealers must fix retail prices
upon the basis OF what they have &C
pay for the coal. plus all costs Of dis.
tribution and handling. There ha.
been no promise. thus far, of any re.
duction OF prices from the high leye
u last vjnssr. and surely there shouls
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-12
LAW ENFORCEMENT

AT this time the people are being
met with many profound arguments
I'm support Of the necessity Of standing
firmly for an enforcement Of all law.
This is a subject about which there
should be no controversy. Failure to
enforce law would soon reduce any
country 10 a condition OF anarchy.
II is undeniable that some laws
prove In their administration TO be
unpopular. even unjust, but this is
no warrant for resisting them. Cen
eral Grant once made the sound dec
laration that the best way in which
10 bring about the repeal Of an unjust
and oppressive law was 10 enforce it
with special vigor. And he Was right.
Hut because some people are op-
posed 10 q Law which they deem I'M
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-12
ANOTHER GAMBLING VICTIM,

akNiu ouI COuAuuuity " oHochcu W
the fall of = trusted public official
who stole the funds entrusted TO his
custody In order to Indulge in the
deluding vice OF stock gambling. He
became involved in tho alluring game.
always hoping to win through n fav-
orable turn OF the market, and when
his own funds were exhausted he
yielded TO the temptation to take the
money he had In charge as an official
at the postofi,ce, money belonging to
the Federal government. and shot It
into the gambling pool In desperate
endeavor to retrieve his losses. And
again did yielding TO this kind of
temptation prove another instance of
sending good money after bad" The
dolorous tones OF the stock ticker pro-
claimed another miserable failure.
1t has not been many months since
our community was shocked by reve-
lations Of an abuse Of confidence and
responsibility by two men holding po-
sitlons OF trust in fduciary institu-
,ions. IN the theft Of money for the
purpose Of INDUCING In stock gam
bling. But It seems that even thess
striking examples OF warning against
the folly OF this grossly dishonest
plan OF scizinG upon trust funds 70,
the promotion Of stock gambling
schemes were without effect. Her,
we have evidence Of another victim
fallen from grace and bringing famil,
and friends down with him In hi.
ruin. And there may be others trem
bling on the verge Of exposure.
Warning after warning has bee,
sounded OF the evils Of gambling o
all kinds and the sordid influence tn
spirit OF unholy gain has upon thos
who hold positions of trus; and homo
involving responsibility for the car
of money belonging to others. Blu
what about the rssnsdyf
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not b even prstsxt for any higher
charges now. Indeed most consum-
ers bslisve they are justified in ex-
pscting = reduction. There may be
some relief In legislatiou by Congress.
now pending. and in the plans
Mr.. Hoover II formulating. but the
condition 10 ono of uncertainty. That
the people are now assured OF coal to
buy 10 no warrant for compelling
them to pay sxorbitant prices for It.
And while there may be T~ca; temp
tation for those In control To take ad-
vantage OF tho peoples pressing
needs by demanding higher prices
IL is hoped no actual imposition will
be permitted.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-12
MARYLAND PRIMARIES.

Maryland Democrats, at their pri-
maries yesterday. made fine move
for the thorough reclamation OF their
State from all vestige OF Republican
control by nominating William Cabsll
Bruce Of Baltimore for United statcs
Senator. In field OF three contest
ants he secured a lead that assures his
nomination by the Democratic State
Convention.
7. Mr.. Bruce was not the choice OF
the Democratic politicians. but OF tho
Democratic voters. He Is a man Of
fine character and intimate familiar
ity with public matters, and II elected
will give to Maryland some of the high
reputation the State formerly enjoyed
through it's representatives In tho
United States Senate. His election by
good majority is confidently pre-
dicted.
In the first Congressional district
Representative T. Alan Goldsborough
WINS renominated by safe margin.
Held forth as distinctively "dry"
candidate, he was opposed by two
others who were distinctively wet"
Also, he was favored by a record OF
useful legislative service In Congress,
which undoubtedly helped him.
The Republican primaries resulted
In the denomination OF Senator Joseph
I. France. who WAS Enthusiastically
supported by all the wet" elements
Of the State and also was backed by
the Republican State machine. He
won easily over his only competitor.
John w. Garrett OF Baltimore.
The result Of these primary selec-
tons Is most assuring to the Demo-
cratic party, and there is confidence
that Maryland will give good Demo-
cratic majority at the November cleo
ton.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-12
COAL AND THE CONSUMER

In 1902 the anthracite strike began
May IL, and the men reported for
work October 20; this year II began
April 1. and work resumed September
IL In duration the strikes were
precisely the same. but this years
strike In much the moro serious in
that II coincided with bituminous
strike, and In that our anthracite
needs arc greater In proportion to
our mine resources. Ordinarily now
we burn almost s0.000,000 tons OF hard
coal year. and by the middle of this
month We ought to have mined slight
ly moro than eo,00o,O0o tons. In
reality we have mined only $4,000 900
tons. Tho shortage Is therefore al
most II not quite 100000 tons. or
four ninths tho years supply: and II
we allow for the further delay before
minc production approaches It's proper
weekly rate, we may AZ well call 1t
half.
Many sanguine people think that
because the strike In ended tho skies
are quite clear. but This belief is
ridiculously erronerous. During the
seven months Of cold weather, Oc-
tober to April inclusive. New York
City will ordinarily use 25.000.oo0 tons
IL the mines produced at their normal
rate Of 100000 tons n month they
would be busy for between three and
four months supplying New York City
alone, for the quantities OF hard coal or
hand are negligible. Two years age
this month the outlaw strike In the
anthracite fields, temporarily reducing
the coal output only little, caused
genuine suffering and excessive prices
Experts tell us that the fields cannot
be expected to produce more thar
100000 tons month even under
great pressure.
There are millions Of American
householders from Baltimore to Port
land who think that when the mine!
open next week their dealers will SUD
ply them immediately. One task o
4 our now fuel administration, Mr.
Woodin, In New York Ia to dissipat
this nusion~-New York Eveninl
! Post
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-12
OUR NEW CITIZENS.

Very Interesting and also highly
suggestive were the exercises. last
evening. OF the Delaware Americana
sation Class. conducted under the au-
spices OF the Board OF Education, In
the United States District Court room
~ the Federal Building. In the pres
snce Of a large and interested assem-
biage. thirty-ssven aliens were ad-
mitted TO full United States citizen
ship. and after gracefully saluting the
tag OF their adopted country. which
had been arranged in ample evidence
before them. very fervently and In all
sineerity. took the following pledge:
II pledge allegiance to my FLAG
and 20 the Republic for which IL
stands; one Nation. Indivisibis,
with Liberty and Justice for ALL"
This pleasing occasion marks the
notable advance that has been made
IN the formula for naturalixins for
elgn-born residents into full-nedsed
citizens OF our great Republic. This
class was not composed OF a horde OF
ignorant and unthinking aliens. albeit
earnestly DESTROYS OF attaining full
citizenship. herded into tho court by
politicians interested in securing their
votes but ~ mon and women who had
prepared for the assumption Of citi-
zenshlp by careful study OF our his
tory and institutions. and therefore,
almost es fully imbued with the spirit
and purpose OF our form Of govern
ment a. those born under its beauti'
ful flag. They had clearly defined
impression Of the meaning OF theiI
new citizenship, and OF the duties and
obligations It imposed upon them, ~
we'll as it, guarantees Of life. libert,
and the pursuit OF happiness"
II was a happy inspiration to adop
this pleasing manner OF introducing
our new citizens into our family fold
with an appropriate program. such -
was presented last evening. Juds
Morris administered the cus,omar.
oath with impressive solemnity. an
Chief Justice Pennewill OF our Stat
courts addressed the class in the mos
admirable manner. setting forth witt
"a simplicity that WAS comprehensiv
70 ali. hu; with thorough clearness. tn
real status Of theee fiedgIing citizen
OF great Republic. Altogether. IN
ceremonies were most impressive, a
well as interesting, and a great com
plirnent 20 those who are successful
conducting the school for the res
Amoricanization OF our prospectiv
new citizens. The innovation is mos
delightful in all respects. and Will
.is permanence here may be set dow
ms assured. Il will be a good thing, a.
tended by beneficial results. 20 have
extended throughout the country.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-12
NAMES VERDICT.

As was expected. Maine went Re-
publican at yesterdays State election,
but in a manner that clearly shows the
great drift OF adverse sentiment
against the Republican party. Sena-
tor Hale WAS reelected, and At least
three Of the four Congressman, with
ono district In doubt and probably Rs-
publican. The Republican State
ticket also was elected
But, despite the frantic efforts Of the
Republican party managsrs, the Re-
publican majority was disappointingfy
small. II promises TO be less than
20, 900. as compared with a majority
of s5, 900 at the State election in 1920
and q majority Of $4,000 for President
Harding in November.
Maine. therefore, unerrinsiy points
the way" by her September election
verdict. And that way IL against the
great Republican landslide OF two
years ago. The largely reduced Re-
publican majority, in the face Of the
hardest kind OF work to prevent such
disastrous showing, proves conclu-
sively that Maine Republicans are
disgusted over conditions that prevail
under the Republican national admin
| istration. And so are the Republican
voters OF all the other States.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-12
RPPLING RHYMES,
By Walt Mason
PERSISTENT.

n salesman Journeyed % my
door, hs hoped 20 sell a choo-
choo cart; be cana until he was
q bore, ne talked until he broke
my heart said, Il am not
ready yet to buy a car; I built
this shack, and am Just getting
out OF debit haven't got the
needed Jack. But II you'll cease
to chase me round nor dog my
footsteps near and far. some
morning fair I Will be found in
mood to buy a motor car" "rd
rather sell an auto now" I
heard the busy salesman rant:
why don't you mortgage yon-
der cow, CT borrow money from
your aunt" Oh, nothing could
his ardor douse. at every turn
he would appear; I often hid
beneath the house when I be-
held him drawing near. At last
arrived the golden morn for
I long had saved and
scratched: and now" I said.
III buy horn that has a motor
car attached" I had a package
in my belt, and in my hat had
a roll, and as I went TO town I
relt the lust for autos in nv
soul And did I seek that an
xious gent who talked until his
throat. was sore? An, no, I
lodged his shop and went 10
one I'd never seen before. I
always shun those busy guys
who hand me yards OF smoking
breath; I do not think those
statesmen wise who talk their
customers 10 death.
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food RELIEF. She has paid no in,sre~.
and tl,c77.7ss has accrued bringing
the debt TO S13.sS7.17l.
Finland, a treaty country, formerly
part of Russia, borrowed ts.zsf,s2s
for rehabilitation. No interest mas
been paid and ti,o12.43s has accrued
bringing tho not dsr to ts.2s4.ss2.
Cuba borrowed t7.7+o. 800 during shs
wsr 10 assist In her military prepared
ness. She has kept hsr interest," paid
up 20 date.
LAtva, a treaty country, borrowed
15,f32.2s7 for rehabilitation. shs mas
paid t12s,2ss in interest but ts3.s7s
has accrued bringing the not d.tt 10
ts,775,ss<.
Lthuan'a 10 a debtor OF tho sam.
class who borrowed N,ssf,e2s, has
paid no interest. although S7z1. IA
has accrued. bringing the not deb.
TO ss.72ss72
| Hungary borrowed 3i.s3s.sss a. an
| emergency food loan after the war. In
tercSt 10 the extent Of 1909 has
accrued, none having been paid. 90
the net debt stands AZ ,I.fssIs5.
| Nicaragua, another var ally. nrr-
roved t170,585. That IL her nsr tet<
for she has kept her 3ntere~. paid I'd.
II "a a curious fact that out o, all tns
SCORE Of mighty nations which have
borrowed from the United statss ne
relatively small Latin American states
Of Cuba and Nicaragua are the only
onea which have kept their intsr.~.
paid up.
Tho ieaet of our debtors "a ylh-,4a-
who borrowed 52s 000 She has o~s1
1851 in interest; s2,sss h>r se~r-,>d
so the net debt fs s2S.sss. liberia was
a war ally and this money No. used
in part 20 assist her in rns'rras,.ng
wireless station useful 20 the Ar1iad
cause.
The total lsndsnrs of she Uu..s,4
Slater amounted 70 IN. impressive
total OF sfo.1o7 5s, .2oT. Total in,.r,s.
paid thus far amounts 90 1905 .oo7 %
only about ons-th.rd Of what has ac-
crued, which r. 1927 .sss,ss2. Tn. NJ
debt 20 the United States, therefor,
is 311.524, 1851. 1853
The bulk OF this money was lent a
per cent interest and IL payable on
/, demand. The connrni,rion now trvinI
to fund the debt r. expected 70 ,rar4
late the deTna nd obligations into terri
, notes probably running over h.i- /
century or more.
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just. and call for IT. repeal or material
modification. IL no reason why they
should be classsd ~ lawbreakers or
undesirable citizens. They may obey
tho unpopular law scrupulously and
still work for It's repeal or modifca-
ton without being open to accusations
OF disloyalty or dereliction In their
duties NJ good citizens.
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JUST FOLKS
BY Edgar A. Guest.
copyfistt 1922 by EdZaf A. Quest.
puI AND WENT FISHING.

BILL AMI VGNA
Bill and I went fishing. Quit our,
beds at four.
Got a hssty breakfast and softly closed
the door.
Packed the bait and tackle, pushed the
boat away.
Took the oars and started-without
word to say.
Lake was smooth as crystal, sun was
breaking through
With a blaze OF glory-old, but always
new;
BIZ and ! both watched IT, grateful
for the day,
Spellbound by the beauty-but not a
word to say.
Threw the anchor over. started in to
fish,
Heard the reels a-clocfxing, heard the
wet lines swish,
Now and then we'd get one big enough
to play,
Sport and plenty Of tt--but not a
word to say.
Bin was busy dreaming, / was think
ing too,
Lazy-like and wondering what makes
skies so blue;
Puffed our pipes in silence, let oul
minds just stray
Round and round about us-but no
a word to say.
Got back home that evening. happy a
could be,
1 was proud of William, he was PROUD
Of me,
Just the pal for fishing. Here's tn,
common touch
Said it of each other--"Never talk
\ too much !"