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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-01-31

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
lAMERICAN LAND OWNERS CLAIMING TIE IsLE OF PINES

ate ratified the treaty confirming Cuban sovereignty which was submitted to it by President Roosevelt in, March, 1904. Many of Mr. Coolidge's callers no doubt had been persuaded to believe that Cuba had no title to the island. The committee left him with a petition, signed 'by 10000 men and women living in the United StAtes,1 in which arguments disputinS Cubas sover- eighty were assembled. When Mir. Root was secretary of state in the second Roosevelt administration he wrote in a letter to an American resident of the Ise of Pines:
 At the time of the treaty of peace which ended the war between the United States and Spain the Isle of Pines was and had been for centuries a part of Cuba. have no doubt whatever that it continues to be 6 part of Cuba, and that 1t is not and never has been territory of the United States. This is the view with which President Roosevelt authorized the pending treaty, and Mir. Hay signed it, and l expect to urge it's confirma- tion." .
 The treaty was put away in a piseonhole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18

-TTHE Isle of Pines, picturesque, fertile
 and salubrious, with an area of $40
 ~ square miles, is again, claimed by
 Americans who have property interests there. Most of them live in the United States. Their holdings include 90 per cent. of the islands territory. On January IS, 1923, the American consul at Gerona, the capital, es- timsted that of the 10000 Americans who owned land in the Isle of Pines only 700 re- sided there permanently. But 'in the winter months the American colony" says Aspinal in his guide to the West Indies, lis swelled by many visitors from the United States, who amuse themselves by bathing off the de- lightful beaches of Nueva Gercna and Bibi- jagua, by motoring over the excellent roads and by boating on the Casas river" Over public buildings the flag of the Cuban re- public flies Most of the permanent resi- dents are said to be Cubans and Spaniards.
 Recently a committee representing the American land owners was received by Presi- dent Coolidge, who was told that it would be blot on American history" if the sen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18

On February 15 of the present year it was, taken out, dusted off, and the committees in charge ordered favorable report. to the senate. The time seems to have come at. last to dispose of controversy that has beeni carried on by American land owners for twenty years. The Cuban government points to the more than 400 years of Spanish ad- ministration of the Isle of Pines as q part of Cuba and the continuance of control by the Cubans with the assent of the United States. Only if the Isle of Pines had not been q political division of Cuba could it be claimed for the United States under the treaty of peace with Spain. Every captain general of Cuba exercised authority
 over the Isle of Pines "as within the pCliti.; cal entity called Cuba" Every Spanish cen- sus since the first taken in 1774, included the people of the island. The American claim to it had never been substantiated, 60 that the relinduishment of the Hay -Quesada treaty was the sacrifice of no right.--New York Times. y@-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
HANDSHAKING A STRAIN ON STRENGTH OF PRESIDENT

One of the hardships of the presidential
 office has in recent years come to be that of maintaining personal contact with the people of the country through receptions' and especially in the matter of shaking hands. In former times comparatively few people came to Washington to see the president. Delegations were infrequent and small. Call CTS at the White House were not so nunler- ous that their personal reception was a bur den upon the chief executive But of late years the stream has increased until now the president, if he were to see everybody who desires to greet him and to pay personal respects, would be occupied for several hours daily, and would be subjected to great President Harding tried to see and to shake hands with all who cGIae, but he found it IStrain and serious personal tatigue. The lats
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
LACK TIIRNER

By this time the people of Birmingham should have come not only to know who Jack Turner is, but also to feel considerable meas ure of local pride when his name is men, tioned. For Jack Turner is a champion. Some weeks ago he won the championship of his congressional district in The Age Herald oratorical contest on the American Constitution. Recently, before three impar- tial judges, presidents of the states three largest educational institutions outside of Bir- uaingham, and in competition with other ora tors from all over the state, Jack Turner was unanimously chosen as the winner. Friday night, before three eminent judges from the neutral state of Mississippi, Governor Whit field Judge Thompson president of the Mis- sissippi Bar Association, and Dr. Bond, Mis- siseippis superintendent of education, Jack Turner, in competition with five champions of five other Southern states, won the dis tinction of being selected to represent the South in the oratorical contest to be held in the presence of President Coolidge in Washington on June 9.
 This victory was not won easily. The judges, in announcing their selection, said that any one of the six contestants was worthy of bearing the South's banner in the final contest. That circumstance makes the achieyement of Jack Turner all the more worth while, and is all the more reason why Birmingham should be proud of him. Jack Turner is a product of Birmingham's public schools He typifies in a very real way the educational opportunity that this city affords to it's youth. He imbibed, no doubt all un- consciously, from his associations and teach ers, not only the knowledge of the Constitu- tinn, but the inspiration which keyed him ID to triumphant oratorical pitch. The schools are doing their duty and the nation fs safe as long as it provides Jack Turner's iia such profusion as to embarrass even the very capable judges who are called upon to choose among them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
What Are You Worth?
By JOHN CARLYLE

A scientist who has studied life in the deepest spots in the sea has, this to say a0out the fish that live in the greatest depths:
 "Their life is to eat, breed and escape their natural enemies.' az5aa
 It gives human being kind of guilty feeling to read those lines. So many people seem to do just about that much.
 There are so many causes that need your interest and your help. There are so many things that are worth trying to do. At least they seem worth trying to do so far as our imperfect intelligence can direct us.
 Did you ever try to determine your own value, for instance?
 What is e man worth? i' t
 Chemists will figure you out to the last particle. They will tell you how much phos- phorus and how much salt and how much iron and one-thing and-another are in you.
 Some of the more advanced scientists will even undertake to tell you what your soul is made of and perhaps try to show you photograph of it. sih se
 But when the scientists have all done their best they will not have set down your value.
 The most perfect analysis that you can imagine, if it related only to you and your selfish activities, could not determine your true value. itt What is your worth, then?
 A man is worth just 50 much as he gives | Tn time ana service 10 cause that promotes the welfare of humanity.
 A mans value consists in his attachment to great doings for the good of his fellows.
 Aman's value consists of his achievement, in relation with others, for the progress of the greater number. 1.+l
 If we choose we can live by ourselves and to ourselves. We can look after our own fences keep the gates barred and the shut ters drawn. Thus we may be able to live l I.-k t~kk IA Al A aaA Ntate value would be away. below par. .' .i
 Our usefulness comes in attaching our selves to things,
 Beware of being like the deep sea fiAh whose sole business in life is to 'eAt, breed aSd escape his natural enemies"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18

insincerely is something else than it purports to be, and is not actually a senate lresolu- tlon for the senate and nothing more. If Mir. Lodge wants popular verdict he will have to approach it more directly than,that.
 The opinion of the Baltimore Sun may be abundantly gathered from it's opening sen tence Tn statesmanship and politics the world court plan presented to the senate on Thursday by Senator Henry Cabot Lodge rises exactly to the level of Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. |. The president should un- derstand that the American people will not be deceived. The Lodge plan cannot be used in the coming campaign as the genuine offer ing of the Republican party to meet the will of the American people and the need of the world. The facts have been made too plain by the president himself and his prede- cessor." -'
 Perhaps no American man in public life, who once occupied position of high esteem, has fallen so far beneath his former estate ss Senator Lodge. The date of his most rapid decline corresponds closely with the beginning of his viperish attacks on Woodrow Wilson. His blows, however, glanced off and injured himself most grievously, while de- tracting in no whit from the stature of the man he sought to belittle and cast down. He has lost in public and party confidence, and owes his seat in the senate today to a po- ltical coincidence unfortunate alike for his state and for his nation. His world court plan has excited mirth and ridicule, where there has been no serious criticism, and that rdicue is directed as much at the man as at the idea, for the man is the father of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
STORY OF 4 coNTENTED COOK; 4 LEssoNFoR ALL
saldent of rhe United States

servant is to be greater than a king.
 I am anything but pessimist. believe, that after oncoming generations have. learned all things that are to be learned in the books in the school. of life they will hold fast to that which is true. 1TheKe is too mitch Aok Ai eross-eyed look on life today. Their crossed eyes make people feel that the business in which they are engaged is menial in char acter and therefore despised by others, and that they themselves must be despicable.
 ys- I,
 am not trying to preach, I wish merely to present a co1nmon-sense view. of life. While, the Master of mankind was uttering His great truths in Old Judsa, heathen philot- opher was considering life at Rome. He was brother of that Gallio, who is recorded in Scripture as having cared nothing for these things. There were then infinitely more reasons for discontent and unhappiness in Rome than there are anywhere on earth now. Yet this philosopher, Seneca, reached the conclusion that no one can be despised by another until he has learned to despise himself.
 All you who are discontented with your lot in life, who feel that the world is cold and insincere,r who look upon yourselves as menials in a, golden age, may I ask you if it. is not true that you have come to despisg yourselves, and, if so, whether it ia not: by reasonNof this fact that you have concluded that other people despise youg am. not much on reformation. feel that ordinarily it changes the form, but does not alter the value of mans life, am, however, strong for getting different outlook. If it is rain ing where we stand and the sun is shining farther down the street, let us move to it. We must have respect for ourselves our call ing, our part in the economy of God and the! world. My advice is, cease despising your: self hold your head high regard yourself. as the equal, of any other American, not boastfully nor insultingly, but manfully. Deem yourself necessary to the geod of the republic. Do your best and take pride in what you do Then you will realize that no. one whose opinion is worth anything despises either you or your work. E3al
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18

necessary to limit the hours of reception and to some extent the numbers of those received. Even so, he was subjected to heavy pres sure which proved drain upon his strength.
 Now President Coolidge, it is announced, has decided to forego handshaking with the large groups of callers, who, however, will be permitted to pass through the executive of fices at certain times while he is engaged in his work. For this he has been criticized in the senate, by one whom it is needless to name, who says that this is 6 deprival of American citizens of an ideal privilege.
 If the president of the United States had nothing more to do than to clasp hands with the people he might well sacrifice the time and strength necessary to undergo the ordeal. And he could De occupied thereby copetanlly. But other matters demand his attention and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
By THOMAS R. MARsHALL. Former Vi co Pr

to dilate upon such a philosophy as this. It discloses a discontented mind and a false theory as to that of which honor consists.
 The other day was abruptly approached by an able-bodied young man. who asked If wonld not help him financially to go through college, Il inquired where heswantea to 10, and he said to Arvard or Princeton. asked him why he did not 50 to one of our small midwestern colleges, where he would likely find opportunity to work his way through His response was that degree from such a college would not help him to successful life Here was disclosed another bit of philosophy, based on. the idea that there is something in outward circumstance that moves toward success.
 I hope it is not true, but it seems to me that more and more people are talking of money, position, so-called success. My satis- fled cook must belong to a minority. With too many people to be boss spells sue cessfu1 life To have and to hold pAems more than to be- The electric age in which we are living gives but little time for real con temptation but would it not be we'll just now to contemplate historic characters and to ascertain how they achieved success!
 All around one can see evidences of fail ure, not because the men and women who produced the failures were not competent, but because they were unwilling to wait, and because they had misconception of what they thought was success. doubt if there be an honest man upon any throne on earth, palladin of finance anywhere the world around, a statesman thinking great thoughts and striving for great things who would not, if he could exchange his place, his purposes and his possessions for the place, purposes and possessions of Evankeline Booth. Yet as you read the story of her life you find that she was despised and rejected of men sneered at, mobbed and arrested for preaching in the street 1 trust she will not take umbrage with me when suggest that she runs parallel with my contented cook. She has been dishing up the gospel to hungry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18

call upon his strength. He must spend seys ,eral hours daily at his desk in what may bs described as routine work, in the last degree taxing in the requirement of concentration and attention to detail. He must confer with people of official position. He must meet certain social obligations. He must have time for relaxation. No man can stand the strain of the presidency in present condi. tions and be at the same time available for the qualification of perfectly commentaries desire for contact
 It is scarcely appropriate to criticize the presidents decision to save his sttength far the public service when, as everybody 1tnows, every ounce of his Btfenkth is required to do his duty by the country at q tine of tha greatest difficulty and heavie
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
DIGEST FOREIGN PRESS SURVEY

The Literary Digest has performed dis tinct national service of great moment III uresentinS to it's readers summary or the editorial opinions of foreign-language papers nublisked in this country on the subject or immigration. It is doubtful if the American people realize how many residents and citi- zens of this country find in the foreignlen- guae4 nress their news of current events ana Their sole source of formal opinion on sub iects of national import There are fourteen million residents here of foreign birth, nlne million of whom subscribe to foreign-lan- tuaee papers, and the great majority of whom do not read English, at least not with any ease. :.
 Naturally the subject of immigration IS one that touches all these millions of readers very closely, for it concerns their own great adventure of coming from the old world into the new to seek their fortunes and the better uent of their condition. One might expect these napers to assume an aloof or a hostile attitude towards this question. It IS en- conraging and refreshing to find the debate as calm, cogent, patriotic and sincere as the best in American newspapers printed m English. It is evident that the majority or these editors regard themselves as distinct ively American as anybody else, and that they talk to their readers on the assumption that their loyalty to our government IS equally unouestioned. The foreign press in this country is an influence for good citizenship that we have strangely overlooked.
 It is true that the question of immigra- tion is discussed partly from the viewpoint of the old country, but even then the conclu- sion is not always uhfavorable to our pend ing restrictions. On the contrary, the ma iority of the publications favor restrictions, if not those imposed, at least some almost equally as forceful There is some resent ment against the implied racial discrinnina- lions. but the resentment expresses itself Tn logic and not in heat. Some editors, such as those of Ukrainian, Jugo-Slavic, Polish and Lithuanian utilization or birth, believe that the restrictions are doubly beneficial, not only as carrying out American views, but also AS tending to keep in the old countries for their upbuilding the energy and talent that would otherwise go to building up the new On the whole the Digest's exposition Of the foreign press view is a most heartening, en- Tightening and constructive achievement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
Forum Of The People
Commends Ass-HeralGs Health Policy
To the Editor of The Age-Herald

Commends Age-Hcralds Health Policy To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 The undersigned has for some months been greatly interested in the appearance from time to time in your editorial columns of very important and informing editorials on Ques- ticns relative to public health. There is also a noticeable policy to go into details in your news columns on these matters. This is a policy so constructive and valuable to the community in general that am constrained to offer you my highest commendation, and sincerely trust that you will continue this Increasing interest in public health improve ment cannot but be heightened by valued and pertinent editorial comment as well as the appearance of timely news items. This wip prove an essential feature of CO., operation with the policy of the United States health service in encouraging study of the public health, first in local communities and cities, then in counties, states and 50 forth. It has been found that in this manner the establishing, developing, strengthening and maintaining of efficient state and local health departments are greatly stimulated. It is proper that each city and state should be 50 equipped as to be able to work out its own problems, calling on the national United States public health service for assistance as may be indicated and as can be efficiently afforded by the United States public health service in its position of vantage gained through 126 years of usefulness to our coun- try. This bureau of public health service Is becoming one of importance to our country on account of its various divisions, which have to handle the matters of scientific re- search, quarantine measures and enforcement, particularly with the immigration problem, the great system of marine hospitals and re- lief scattered all along our coast lines, the very important question of venereal diseases and properly compiled sanitation reports and statistics. Each state and community derives help from this great service, and the work of all properly correlated with favorable public opinion cannot but produce beneficial results. v-a.e
 All of these laudable aims are furthered when a great newspaper follows the policy of emphasizing the value of public health in such editorials as How Our Health Work Pays" "MalArial Control Profitable" "One Town Kills Its Rats" and "As to Typhoid Control" all of which have appeared in your valued paper during the last ten or fifteen days In addition, you have boosted consid- erably the "cleansup" program of the entire city, and in your support of the school bonds you have referred in two editorials to the thought that '.next to the public health, schools are the most important public com munity asset" .
 Permit me to respectfully commend this highly important policy, and to assure you that there are thousands of us who will fol- low you always with growing interest and sympathy.
 Thanking you for your attention, beg to remain, with best wishes. ROSS c. SPEIR, M. D., United States Veterans Bureau.
 Birmingham, Ala, May 16, 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
A Tourist Speaks on Immigration

To the Editor of The Aes-Herald:
 Being on tour of the United States am down here since mid.ApriI and am going farther south next week. I have got your paper daily and am well pleased with it's high-grade healthy contents which will make for character in the people who use its col umns, especially the rising generation of young Americans notice in today's issue your comments on immigrants, and l assure you they are the right sort iAnd put in a way that is clear and unmistAkAble. Let me tell your readers that there has been rushing into the United States for the past two years a big lot of very undesirables-men who have committed numerous, horrible brutal crimes of murder and robbery on loyal and law-Abid- ing people. They have the plunder with them, and when it is finished they will try the same here, for they never worked nor will they while they can do otherwise. They will try. to upset matters by agitation in various ways, mostly by labor and religion. If they are allowed to get a hold, then goodbye to quiet, peaceful South. Lock the door and keep them out if your value peace and pros- perity, of which I am delighted to see you are enjoying now. Long may it continue, but the one hundred per cent Americans must be on guard all the time.
 The countries in Europe also are sending in their undertakes, who are coming in many guises. I got some sidelights on the game in my journeying. Your country down here is a beauty, and to let it get defiled by contamination of such as I have described will be a calamity. Believe me, I am writing solely as feel. having seen the consequences of a bad, evil-disposed lot of worthless loaf CTS who will neither work nor want. Keep them far from your virgin soil and have peace.
 Wishing The Age-Herald and the whole country peace and prosperity to overflowine'
 JOHN R. TORBITT.
 Birmingham, Ala, May 16, 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
TREES

I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the earth's sweet flowing breast. A tree that looks at God all day, And lifts her leafy arms to pray; A tree that may in summer wear A nest of robins in her hair; Upon whose bosom snow has lain, Who intimately lives with rain. Poems are made by fools like me, But only God can make tree.