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YoungstownskeÌ SlovenskeÌ noviny = Youngstown Slovak news. (Youngstown, Ohio) 1910-1940, 1923-11-30

Bude vas snal zaujimat' al ka-
bel, pcslany Stalym Vyborom pre-
Celok Slovenska so sthlasom a
odobrenlm Slovenskej Ligy V
Amerike: Jeho text je nasledov-
ny:
(Cable) ....
Pittsburgh, Pa, Nov. 22nd 1923.
INTERNATIONAL TRIBUNAL,
HAGUE, Holland. '...
In behalf Of seventy thousands
Slovaks severed from ancient
homeland and forcibly annexed to
Poland we request international
Tribunal to rectify wrong and
cause restitutio in integrum of
severed parts Spis and Orava. Sc
verance is direct violation Of self
determination inhabitants werc
were not interrogated whether
they desire to belong to Poland or
remain in Czechoslovak Republic.
By decision of two men partitions
was consumated. When native
population ATTEMPTED resistance Sc.
verance was executed by armed
force Slovaks Of severed parts are
suffering great mental anguish by
unjust act and by prosecutions Oh
part of Polish, authorities in spite
Of fact that they are deserving Of
blessings of Liberty by their nu
merous sacrifices during worlt
war.
PERMANENT COMMITTEE
| FOR THE INTEGRITY
OF SLOVAKIA
Approved by:
SLOVAK LEAGUE
| OF AMERICA.
YoungstownskeÌ SlovenskeÌ noviny = Youngstown Slovak news. (Youngstown, Ohio) 1910-1940, 1923-11-30

Ia olom1ckeho arcibiskupa
vymenoval papez Plus XI. dr.. =.
Precena, kapitulneho vikara olo-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
THE WASTE IN POLITICS

Few of those observers who exclaim over our country's wasteful habits seem to note one of the sources of greatest waste--that of politics. The Washington Post, in an editorial en- titled "Deep in Politics." remarked that from now until election day next November the American people may expect to be gorged with politics everywhere they look or turn, and added: "Henceforth officeholders who desire to remain in office may be relied upon to sandwich politics be- tween their acts and their utterances. This applies to legislative as we'll as other governmental activities. If any thing done by the 'ins' proves good, the outs may be counted on to prove 1t bad. If anything done by those in control proves bad, the opposition may be expected to make political capital out of it. In the coming session of congress support of and opposition to legislation will largely be controlled by politics"
 The last sentence is no less depress- ing than true. There are many far reaching questions with strong influ- ence upon the future industrial, com mercial and agricultural progress of the country and directly affecting the public interests, which will come be- fore this congress for consideration. Included in these are our foreign pol icy, taxation, tariff reform, adjusted compensation for veterans of the World War, railroad valuations and transportation rates, prohibition en- forcement, farm legislation, inland
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02

law, to find in it one of Lord Bryce's four specifications. The most effec- tive way to correct the habit of dis crediting and nullifying laws of q dead-letter character is their enforce ment or agitation for their repeal. The trouble is that as result of fail ure to enforce laws there develops a boldness on the part of those whose sense of responsibility is weak, which creates the appearance of a general disrespect for law. When public official finds some support for neg lect of any statute he may, and some times does, use the fact as an excuse for not enforcing other laws when such course harmonizes with his political or financial interests. Thus the safest attitude the American peo- pie can assume is a demand for en- forcement. If enforcement reveals fundamental errors in the laws, these may be corrected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
ITALY AND SPAIN AGREE

On the face of 1t the new economic alliance between Italy and Spain ap- pears to be very good and construc- tive act. The wonder is, not that such a pact has been made, but that it was not made decades ago. Italy is manufacturing country which lacks both coal and iron. Spain produces these raw materials and imports man ufaetured articles. Only centuries of enmity and jealousy have stood be- tween these two nations and their manifest course of reciprocity. Be cause of her failure to make the fullest use of her resources and opportunities, Spain has remained one of the poorest of powers and of peoples. When she no longer had new countries and colo nies to tax and ravish she saw her revenues diminish and seemed helpless to evolve new policy for meeting the deficiency. Perhaps it is now the re- sourcefulness of the Mussolini rather than the vision of Rivera that has sug- gested and brought about the compact. It is but typical of the petty jeal- ousies among all European neigh bors that France looks askance upon this new alliance and is filled with fofeboding over what it may portend as to her own ambitions. The first thought is that Spain and Italy will now control the Mediterranean sea- lanes and perhaps threaten Frances hold on North Africa, where the other two nations likewise have possessions. The combined navies of Italy and Spain would about equal the navy of France. In other words, Frances re- action inevitably expresses itself in visions of hostile armament. Perhaps there is no good reason for this appre- hension. Perhaps the mutual prosper lty of Spain and Italy would not only render them ill-disposed to ravag- ing war, but would give the means wherewithal to become likewise a cus- toner of and dealer with France. Ger talnly rich customers are to be pre- ferred to poor customers, and surely nations can live on terms of amity and prosperity as we'll as of suspicion and poverty. Indeed, it would seem that prosperous nations can the least afford suspicion and hostility.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02

on earned incomes in the interest of the rank and file, are unassailably sound. To support these, regardless of partisanship, will be good Democ- racy; to oppose them would be poor Americanism." The Constitution of Atlanta, in touching on the bonus in connection with the Mellon program, declares: "It is now suggested by the proponents of the soldier bonus bill that was vetoed by President Harding calling for an expenditure of eighty millions the first year-that the tax cut can be made without sacrificing or even jeopardizing that measure, and the suggestion is strengthened by treasury officials"
 The Louisville Courier-Journal takes time by the forelock by scolding the Democratic party in advance should it refuse to join in indorsement of the Mellon plan. Says that news paper: "Any party which should deny the people relief by declining to help pass such bill, or to help formulate | it, would be held to an accountability from which it would seriously suffer Patience with blind partisanship is all ready we'll nigh exhausted among the people from whom political parties must draw their credentials. There IS an old saying that the Democrats can always be counted on to bIunder at a critical juncture. Will they confirm that saying now?" Assuredly not, af- ter such a stern admonition.
 It Is very evident that the press is for tax reduction. Whether later opin- ion will suggest some plan for financ- ing the bonus also is yet to appear. At present, the weight of press com ment is against the bonus. Tn this connection, however, it is pertinent to quote the ringing peroration of an editorial in the Chicago Tribune: "A correction of that condition Ga feel ing of resentment" among veterans) is what is sought in the demand for adjusted compensation for these mil lions of Americans. Certainly the country which they saved at an incal- culable personal sacrifice, and to the personal profit of other millions of non-fighting Americans, can afford to relieve that sense of injustice. Ger tainly it cannot afford not to do so."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
PEOPLES FORUM
win Hays Approves Editorial

To the Editor of The Age Herald: {:
 The Age-H -Herald's editorial of November IS, entitled Improving the Movies" is very constructive in tone. The last paragraph wherein mention is made of the improvement in production is es- pecially appreciated, because that has been the very definite object of this association since its or- ganization. Coupled with this we have been organizing better CO., operation within the industry and on the part of the public, all to the end of rounding out a com plete campaign for better pictures. Your o-operation is appreciated and your suggestions always help full. WILL H. HAYS, President Motion Picture Produ-
 cers and Distributors of Amer
 ica. Inc.
 New York, Nov. 2S, 1923.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
MONROE DOCTRINE SATISFIES, MARSHALL SAYS

private relations of life survival of the fittest is the law. How ever, l am frankly in doubt whether the survival of the eittest is not likely to continue as the law of nations for some time to come. If our view touching the aggression of the German empire were held applicable to the world and not simply to the central powers, then I think there should be some limitation put upon the fixed policy of the American peo- pie.
 If we are to have nothing to do with European affairs which shall in any way hold us responsible for peace; if we are to continue 10 refuse to bind ourselves to partici- pate in any way in the discuss tions which invariably and inevi- tably precede war; if, having ta- ken by conquest and subterfuge all the territory we desire, we are to withhold the stamp of our ap- proval from the doctrine that the capable have a right to succeed the incapable in the control of q country, and if we really are de- circus further to foster and ce- ment the ties of friendship and fellowship which bind us to the republics of our Western eonti- nent, then we must take some step which will guarantee the fulfill ment of these desires.
 Why not a league Of the repub- lies of the Western continent? is it not possible to make the Mon roe doctrine the ayowed policy of the entire continent, just as it is now the policy of our own re- public? Have we not yet risen to those heights of altruism where we are willing to join in an agree ment that each of these Western countries shall have an opportu- nifty to work out it's own salva- tion? Have we not reached the time when we can safely convert our general guardianship of tho Western world into co-trustee- ship, in which our sister republics shall have equal voice?
 This accomplished, might it not lead to similar action upon the part of European nations? Thus possible step forward in pro- noting the right kind of peace of the world might be taken. It should not be forgotten that there are two kinds of peace-sullen peace and peace in which there is satisfaction. We can have a sul- len peace if it be guaranteed to the world by nations sufficiently powerful to enforce it. We can have satisfying peace only wheli all nations believe that it is being preserved by their joint efforts. Copyright, 1923, by Twenty first
 Century Press)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02

waterways, merchant marine and a dozen other matters of major public concern.
 It is a source of Encouragement 70 the constructive interests, patriotic forces and intelligent citizenry of this great country that consideration of all these important things by the na- tion's law-making body should be con trolled and regulated by politics. Such condition plays no small part in the agitation for and organization of third parties. Some of them might prove of public service if they were kept free from politics long enough to be- come at least an effective balancing influence. So far this has not mate rialized, because there are always q sufficient number of selfish politi- clans within the organizations to rem der them powerless to accomplish that for which they were formed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
DEAD-LETTER LAWS

Discussing non-enforcement of many of our laws, James Bryce, the emi- nent historian and diplomat, who, while British ambassador to the United States, had unusual opportunity to ob- serve the effect of our statutes upon the conduct and interests of the peo- ple, declared that 'the real blemishes ins.the system of state government are found in the composition or conduct of the legislatures" and that in mu- nicipal governments they are found in the councils and boards of alder men who legislate for cities. In bodies gfven power to make laws he men, tioned these faults:
 Inferiority in point of knowl-
 edge, of skill, and sometimes of -4eondscience, of the bulk of the men who fill these bodies. I'm z'providence in matters of finance
 Heedlessness in passing adminis-
 tration bills. Failure of public
 opinion adequately to control
 legislation.
 1t is significant that an English sciSolar and statesman, considering the situation from a non-partisan view, skould have been able so accurately to diagnose the case of American leg islStion. It is not hard, in seeking tlse reason why public opinion in America so often runs counter to 2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
By THOMAS R. MARSHALL, Former Vice President of the
 Vrx.sfnH Ctofnu

Comme m oration of the centena- ry of the Monroe doctrine brings to mind the advantages which have come to the United States through it's consistent mainte- nance. It has enabled our nation to do as it pleases, while forbid ding European nations to do things they might wish to do. No country shall interfere with the republics of the Western con tinent, yet the United States, in the event it should seek to vindi- cate it's national honor or should desire additional territory, is not deterred from doing so. Hands off for everybody else; hands on for us"-a critic has enunciated. This may be bit too cryptic, but the fact remains that to citizens of the United States the doctrine is entirely satisfactory.
 It has so happened that the for tunes of life have brought me into intimate contact with not few Latin Americans. They are wise in diplomacy and possess the good sense not to complain about any thing which they have no hope of changing. I never failed, how ever, to detect shrug of the shoulders, and an unconscious lift ing of the eyebrows whenever the Monroe doctrine was mentioned i'll the presence of Latin Americans. My mind reverts to the story of a group of drummers awaiting slow train at 6 country station. 1,o f y,1 q | many things and finally of their wives. On boasted that his wife was the most beautiful woman in his town. This brought from an- wives. One boasted that his wife was not extraordinarily beautiful, but that she was by all odds the smartest woman he knew.
 A third desired it understood that his wife was an unusually fine musician. The fourth was quite sure that his wife was the model mother. The fifth member of the group kept silent until pressed for an opinion about his wife. Then he pictured her as the smartest, handsomst woman in the state, model wife and mother and a great musician. But" he added. "she doesn't suit me-"
 am convinced that the Latin American, pleased as he is with the application of the Monroe doc Urine to European nations, would like to have a change in it. not in it's definition nor in it's purpose. but change that would give him voice in saying to Europe, Hands off"
 To nations as to individuals
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
LURE OF BOoTLEGGING
(Fort Worth Record)

(Fort Worth Record)
 To considerable portion of the populace crime is one of the mest interesting subjects.
 Many sober-minded scholars like to read detective stories, and many an adventurous youth is lured to- ward crime not for the profit of it, but for the hazard in it.
 Bootlegging, the newest field of aw-breaking, seems to be the most lurid. Many a bootlegger sails to sea and never returns. A new form of pirates has developed, rovers of the raging main who rob bootlegging ships.
 The whole business. lying out side of the law, has a peculiar att traction for men of lawless bent.
 The business will probably wear itself out in time. as in the long duel between the armies of order and of disorder the latter always get the worst of it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
A Healthy sentiment {Cadsden Journall

Some of the states are enactinr drastic regulations to back up the federal fight on liquor. Heavier penalties are being imposed for violations of the prohibition laws. and methods are being devised and adopted for busting officials who are derelict in their duty of en- forcing the prohibition laws. The sentiment of the people as a whole Tor the enforcement of the prohibi- ton law Is healthy one. The one big problem before them now IS to divorce the question from politics. for politics now is the great obstacle in securing enforce ment. especially from q national standpoint
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02

there comes time when even the most beneficent guardianship seems irksome. The feeling arises that growth into manhood, though not justifying any change in in- yestment, does justify release from guardianship and the es- tablishment of joint trusteeship. This attitude of mind is fairly de- terminable. it seems to me. from two things; one, the definition of the effect of Article XXI by both Great Britain and France when that article was added to the covenant of the League of Nations; and two. the celebrity with which the Iatin-American republics be- came members of the League of Nations. They arc no more desir- ous than are we to have any in- terference on the part of Europe with the republics of the new world, but, on the other hand, would like to have some guaran- tee by the United States that such things as the war with Mexico and the recognition of the republic of Panama will not be repeated. They feel, no doubt. that we are Justified in announcing as the fixed policy of the United States that Europe shall keep hands off the Western continent, but would like to be allowed to join in a dec- laration of that policy.
 I am not trying to influence nor to change the policy of my govern ment. I am no- pretending to say that a very able senator did not utter great truth in the senate and in my presence when he aa- nounced that it was the history of the world for the incompetent to go down in the face of the com- petent; that the barbaric must yield to the civilized: that the American Indian had been com- pelled, in the interest of civiliza- tion. to yield his territory to the European, and that sooner or later this republic world extend it's bor- ders to the Canal Zone. I am not proposing to fly in the face of history or national evolution. What he sad may have been fore ordained truth, but when I con slider what he said in the light of our position with reference to the imperial German government, I am lost in wilderness.
 Our principal objection to Ger many was that it had two codes of morals, one for it's citizens and another for the empire. The Ger. man view was that the individual. because of a certain course of conduct, might be considered an immoral man. but that similar conduct at the instance of the state would both absolve him and the state from responsibility. I am unwilling to admit that in inc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
Dangers of Open Crate

A screened grate. or fireplace
 is protection, but even with screen, children may get too close to the fire if left in room alone in which there is an open fire. A safe plan would Dc to see tEat children never ar1 left alone in a room with fire, Lf.tt they do not at any time play too close to the fire place or grate, ana that the grate CT fireplace always has the safeguard of sopd. stout screen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02

two op the home premises; CT one in the yard even. They are classic, attractive trees; the young people will be tickled and highly delighted with their pres ence, and the chestnuts they yjeld; and the children will soon learn that the burs have stickers; and the governor" will make a full hand at the feast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
Should Do Their Part


 The time isn't far distant when this entire section will be webbed with interurban electric railway system. the great city will extend up and down this good valley and prosperity will flow after fash ion heretofore undreamed of. With such a condition just ahead. aren't you willing to do your part in helping to bring it all about?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
Can Now Smile
(Florencc Daily Newsl

tFIorenco Daily News)
 The poultryman who has wor- rled through the season with the task of producing few hundred outlets for the winter laying pens, and who now has them we'll start ed in execution of their worlds mission, can smile with the satis. faction of having made one sco re in the game of success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
Only One Thing Left

(Oakland Tribune) One distinguished visitor to America says we are without shame. Another says we are without souls. All we seem to have left is the money with which to buy lecture tickets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
THE ALABAMA PRESS
Problem for Hi. Friend.
(Guntersville Democrat)

No outsider can take Alabama from MT. Underwood. but how he will compare with MT. McAdoo in other states is the problem for friends to solve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
It's Construction Assured

(Gadsden Times-News)
 The Mobile port development is project of the greatest impor- tance to the state, and it's con struction i'm the most efficient and economical manner may now be considered as an assured fact.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
Misiudxea Them
Houston Post)

ITOuStOn POSt1
 kentucky elects full state ticket" says a New York World headline, when we thought Ken lucky has quit that sort of thing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
PHILOSOPHY

(Richmond Times -Dispatch) Power and Pride both bow at the grave.
 Being born on Easy street is not always a happy start.
 o, to be young enough for folks to say we're cute, again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
The Chronic Kicker

4VGNsT
 1t is kind of foolish to waste your time telling about the short- comings of others, when perhaps your own are just as great. Men that succeed are seldom those who are ever ready to find fault with out suggesting remedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
Bis Growth of Population

Wy TdNttU5d zfU dIICCJ - Three years ago the Advance predicted that Sylacauga would have population of 25,oo0 by tie time another census was taken. We believe that we can now safely make the figures 30,0O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
Warming to ExService Men
 AndaluSia SfarA

All ex-service men will want to vote in 1924. In order to do so it will be necessary for eacn Of them to pay poll tax before the first day of February. The poll tax exemption expired with the year 1923.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
The Bank Account
(Troy Herald,

NAiOy
 Sometimes one hears of a man losing large sum of money when 1t Is stolen from its hiding place. perhaps in coffee pot. an old trunk, or some other place tha. is not secure. Immediately he is classified as a so-called dumn- bell. Again one hears of people losing money kept in their l.ouse, when their home is destroyed by fire. Here are some things worth remembering on the value of a bank account.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02

There is reason for the view that there will be enough hold-over politics of the seasoned type at Washington to neutralize the influx of new brews to be introduced this month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02

Declaring that when an able states man like Senator Underwood criticises our foreign policy there must be some thing wrong with it, the Houston Post asks: What is our foreign policy?" Perhaps the metaphysicians can an- swer this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02

The pooling of interests by MT. Lloyd George and MT. Asquith is not a political trust, but just gentleman's 5 agreement looking to the control of public policies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
Playing in Hard Luck

Bootleggers and blind tigers have been playing in hard luck in this section the past few days. The officers have pulled in a score or more, and-there are more to be pulled when the pulling gets good.