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Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-09
BIG FIGHT
LOOMS !.
ORYlAWs
- - q
MemDerS of WET Bloc"
Will Wage Battle in
Effort for Changes
CONCERTED EFFORT
Liberty Guarantee Under
American Constitution
To Be Mad Big Issue.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 9. - Tit

WASHINGTON. Dec. 9. - The
barrage Of bills to modify prohibi-
ton is mo idle gesture members
of the "wet bloc Of both houses OF
congress said tocay N announcing
they would demand consideration
of the measures both IN committee
and on the floor.
This marked the first time since
the law went into effect that any
such coordinated move has been in
augurated on both houses to modify
it.
Beer hearings NAV be held before
the senate and house judiciary COM
mittees and if drys rebel against
giving the vets their demand day
in court, the matter viii be fought
out on the floor.
Senator Edge, New Jersey, Re
publican, has taken over leadership
of the newly organized wet bloc in
the senate and his battle cry will
be "put the constitution in the
Volstead act,' implying that the
present act needs liberalization to
incorporate the guarantees of lib
crty in the constitution.
Hill to Lead Fight
Representative John Philip Hill,
Republican of Maryland, will lead
the fight in the house.
He takes the position that the
Nolstead act makes illegal what is
legal under the 18th amendment. He
will explain that the amendment
prohibits only Intoxicating 'liq-
uor,' while the Volstead act limits
the alcoholic content to one half of
per cent.
"A normal person will not become
intoxicated on 2.75 per cent beer
as | favor in my BILL said Edge.
''Of course, sone people might get
woozy walking through a perfume
factory, but we aren't supposed to
lcgislate laws on normal people for
the benefit of the abnormal and the
subnormal members of society,"
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-09
FRANCE TO REOPEN
DEBT PARLEY WITH
j. s. NEXT MONTH

WASH INGTON, Dee. 9. 49, With
the appointment in Paris of Scna-
tor Henry Bcrenger as ambassador
to the United States. formal nego-
tiations for settlement Of France 5
$1,000 600, ,0O0 war debt are expect
cd to be reopened in January.
Unofficial conversations toward
funding the obligation are now be
ing carried on by the two govern
mcnts through diplomatic channels,
it is understood, BY such an eX-
change of views. it is hoped that an
agreement virtually will be certain
before Bercnger sails.
Berenger, in succeeding Emile
naeschncr as French ambassador at
Washington, comes to the United
States as a debt commission of one,
with full authority to contract a
settlement
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-09
SUPPORTS
MOJAVE Or
GLEN SITE
E. C. LaRue of Geological
Survey Urges Commit
tee to Change Bill.
HITS POWER SCHEME
Senator Johnson Attacks
Engineers Claim, Says
L. A. Would Build Dam

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9. - E. C.
La Rue, hydraulic engineer Of the
United States geological survey to-
day recommended to rne senate ir-
rigation committee that the project
to build dam at Boulder Canyon on
the Colorado river be abandoned
and that instead congress authorize
building dam at Mojave or Glen
Canyon.
Declaring that construction of n
high dam at BOulder Canyon will
result in an unnecessary waste Of
water to the detriment of irriga-
ton. La Rue proposed that congress
appropriate 100000 for surveys of
different sites at Glen CANYON. Mo-
iave Bridge Canyon and other
points along the river. He suggest
ed that dam at either Glen Can
ton or Moiave be for flood control.
imder the general supervision of
the federal power commission.
Treaty With Mexico
Ia Rue also recommended that the
United States negotiate treaty
with Mexico definitely fixing the
amount of water from the Colorado
river Mexico NAV use.
He discouraged the building of
power nlant which would give Los
Angeles its water by the pump sys-
tenn and favore dthe gravity system.
Within 90 wears. he said. one mil
lion acres will he without irriga-
tion wafer if the Boulder Canyon
dam is built.
A high dam at Boulder Canyon
cannot he made to form unit of
comprehensive plan for the maxi
mum development of the river, he
declared.
Attack Is Launched
Senators Hiram Johnson. Califor-
mia and Kew Pittman. Nevada, i'm
mcdiatelv attacked La Rue's rec
lamentations. La Rue replied that
Johnson was misinformed Of the
facts.
Johnson said Los Angeles stands
ready now to build Boulder dam by
itself if congress grants the author
itv.
"T would suggest that when Los
Angeles gets ready to build dam
by ITSELF LaRue saif "it first 60
to the federal government to get
permission TO build "a dam that will
not ne out of harmony with the
comprehensive plan for the devel-
ormcnt of the entire river.
Smarts Under Playing
LaRue WAS smarting under the
attacks made on him when he was
in Los Angeles recently for advo-
eating abandonment of the Boulder
dam project and for preferring
gravity to pumn system to provide
Los Angeles with water.
"Of course, | could not miss the
attacks.' he said. 'Thev were in
hig block letters on the first pages
there.
Pittman asked him if he cou'd
conceive why Los Angeles is will
ing to go to Boulder CANYON for its
water and power at a greater cost
CContinued on Page a.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-09
LIEUT.. GOV. YOUNG
SEES URGENCY OF
HIGH CANYON DAM
Supports Plan to Develop
Colorado River; Favors
American Canal Clause

Following two day trip to An
drade, Laguna dam and down the
irrigation district levee system in
Mexico, Lieutenant Governor c. G.
Young, declared himself last night
more than ever convinced Of the
urgency for a nigh dam at Boulder
or Black canyons, and for an all
American canal that will make I'M
perial Valley independent Of for
eign domination.
With William Avev, formerly as
scmblyman from Riverside, John
Bishop, owner of ranch properties
in Coachela Valley, and prominent
in Southern California, and A. j.
Johnstone, San Bernardino citrus
grower, former assemblyman, the
lieutenant governor came to the
Imperial Valley from Las Vegas,
Nevada. where the party viewed the
proposed dam sites last week.
Boosts Swing Bill
When asked whether he had an
nounced his full platform as can
didate for governor of California,
Mr.. Young told the Press that he
is actively advocating the develop
ment of the Colorado river as con
templated in the Swing johnson bill,
and that he is committed to a re-
vision of the state expenditures on
a basis of real economy. He declar-
ed that the present administration
has expended more public monies
than the preceding two administra-
tions together.
Lieutenant Governor Voting spent
a few hours in El Centre and Braw-
ley last evening enroute to Coac-
hella and Los Angeles. He will re-
turn to his home in Berkeley to-
morrow.
The trip to Andrade included an
inspection of the weir,a lockwood
diversion gate, where the problems
of diversion of water We're explain
ed. The party was taken down the
levecs to Pescadero dam. A visit,
also to Laguna dam and Yuma, was
made before returning to FL Centre.
Governor Young, who announced
his candidacy for the gubernatorial
chair some time ago, has thrice been
speaker of the assembly and has
been lieutenant governor for two
terms. He was the mainstay of the
Finney reservation fight III Sacra-
mento last winter.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-09
STANDARDIZATION
LAW ON LETTUCE
TO BE ENFORCED

Rigid enforcement os the iprovi-
sions of the California fruit and
vegetable Standardization act as ap-
piled to lettuce was ordered in a
strong resolution passed by the I'M
pcrial county supervisors in session
yesterday.
Showing that the supervisors are
sauarelv behind Horticultural Com
missioner b. A. Harrigan in his
campaign for strict standardization
enforcement, the resolution consti-
tutes warning to shippers who
might be inclined to pack poor quail
ity stuff.
The fact that Imperial Valley is
the largest lettuce producing area in
California, and that it is located at
a maximum distance from markets
is emphasized in the resolution.
cit is necessary that we use ex
treme care in preparing our products
for market if we hope to meet the
costs Of growing, preparation and
transportation and further that a
high standard can be maintained
only bv strict enforcement of the
California fruit and vegetable act, -
the resolution declares.
The lettuce crop is looking fine
according to Commissioner Harri-
gan, but due to the big acreage he
predicts disaster to the market if
poor stock is allowed to leave the
valley. Twenty two cars have been
shipped so far this season. Three
are ordered for today's loading by
Brawley shippers, and one by an Ell
Centre produce firm.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-09


legislation. revision of the ship
ping board and railroad consoli-
dation, favorable consideration
was promised bv leaders and if
the subjects are not accepted
upon as he desires. it will be be-
cause both houses will not have
time to squeeze the projects in
their lengthy calendars before
winter adjournment.
The farm boo found the mar
keting feature Objectionable be-
cause Of its theor5- tnat the pres
ent trouble of the farmer is
,dme. to too much exploitation.
What the farmer needs, they
say is measure which will es-
tablsh his. prices.
Although the cooperative mar
keting bill will be introduced
as, drafted by Secretary of Ag-
31dculture. Jardine, it will be
Continued on Page s .
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-09
TURKEY RAISERS
TO DEBATE PLAN
FOR XMAS TRADE

Plans for the sale of Impcrial
Valley turkeys for the Christmas
and New Year trade will be dis
cussed at mass meeting of turkey
raisers of the valley to be held at
Farm Advisor Garthwaite s office
next Saturday morning.
Reports on the Imperial Valley
Turkey Raisers' association pool
formed for Thanksgiving sale will
be given. There will be a discus
sion on the advisability of adver-
tising bids on the remaining birds.
All members of the association
and other turkey raisers of the val
lev are urged to attend. The meet
ing is called for 10 clock sharp.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-09
Many Lose Homes
AS Floods Sweep
City in Albania
By United Press Leased Wire

DURAZZO, Albania, Dee. 9. -
Hundreds are homeless as result
Of floods which swept over Scutari
n town of 10000 inhabitants.
A large part of the city is under
water. The government is sending
supplies to the stricken area and has
appropriated funds for relief work.
Many are believed to be dead.
The Albanian parliament has ad-
journcd as a sign of mourning.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-09
Most Autos From
East Enter State
BY Way of Yuma

November reports on the automo-
bile traffic moving into California
from the east, show tho greater part
Of such traffic enters through Yuma.
Figures received here today show
that only 500 ears entered the
state by way Of Blythe, while Dag.
get showed 5000 and Yuma 5000.
! The figures are approximate, there
being a few cars over 5000 being
checked at the Yuma quarantine
station.
Two years ago The bulk Of the
traffic came by way Of Blythe,
but since the improvements on the
Yuma road were completed, a heavy
increase In traffic at that point has
been noted.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-09
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
WILL START HERE
ON DECEMBER l6

Christmas holidays for pupils and
the annual institute for teachers of
Imperial County will begin stimuli
tanc0uslv on Wednesday, December
Is. Schools of the county will be
closed until December oS. The an
nual Imperial County teachers in
stitutc will open in FL Ccntro and
continue for three DAYS.
With Approximately 375 teachers
from all parts of the valley expect
cd for the oncning session. and
with a snlcndid program which in.
cludcS addresses bv prominent out
of the valley speakers, this wear :
institute promises to SurpasS any
previously held.
Among the speakers who will
appcar before the teachers the first
dav arc Frederick c. Womcr. of
the faculty of the University of
California. southern hranch: DR.
Cherries Miller, Suncrintcpdcnt of
nnh'ic instruction for thc state Of
Ohio: and Vcirliug Kcrscv. head of
mart time and nioht school work in
the city of Los Angeles.
Gcffrcv Morgan, who addressed
thc immortal County institute last
wear and proved one of the most
n"nular sneakers ON the program
will be heard ON Thursday. Mr..
Morgan is lecturer of national
note. and has anucrrcd on the Red
nath lvccum circuit. DR.. Brvson of
the extension dcDartmCnt of the
University of California is to talk
tho same day.
On Fridav's program nr. G.. 4.
Steiner professor of applied pSvchol-
ogv from Grincll college Grincll.
Iowa. will be an outstanding at.
traction.
Couutv Superintendent II. G. Coe.
who has arranged the program.
states that the gcncrnl nublic is in
.vited to attend the institute.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-09
BRITISH GUARDS
HAVE CLASH WITH
DRUSE TRLBESMEN
JERUSALEM,

JERUSALEM, Dec. O.
British frontier gendarmes have
clashed with Druse tribesmen
for the first time, according to
reports here today.
A band of tribesmen chased
the French across the boundary
line at Metullah Monday and
refused to surrender their arms,
whereupon the British guards
fired. Several were wounded
on both sides.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-09
EXPECT CONGRESS WILL FOLLOW
MESSAGE IN MAJORITY OF CASES;
FIGHTS ARE SEEN ON TWO ISSUES
WASHINGTON Dec

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8. =
Congress is inclined to give
President Coolidge his way on
the most important Of the 26
points he stressed in his pro-
gram of legislation submitted
in HIS message yesterday on.
The general reaction (aI-
though critical Of some features)
gave indications that a tax bill
acceptable to him would be
adopted, that the senate would
ratify the world court proposal
and that his moderate air de-
fense Improvement : project
would be accepted. 'f'.v
On two issues. however, there
was an underlying bdissatisfac-
"tion that bespoke aobitter fight
the issue of a. cooperative
marketing aid bi'ls aud sale Of.
the government big Muscle
Shoals nitrate plants.
Upon the lesser issues Of Goa
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-09
BELIEVE MUKDEN
Will SOON FALL:
WAR LORD FLEES
-
By United Press Leased Wire

TOXIC, Dee 9.-Telegraph com
munication with Mukdcn has been
shut off fot 81 hours and If is be-
licvcd that the capture of the city
by General Kuo Sung Ling, enemy
of the Mukden leader, Chang Tso
Lin, is imminent.
The Mukden war lord is reported
to have fled to Kirin.
Consuls at Mukden have official
" requested the japanese consul
there to assume the task of pro-
tceting all foreigners.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-09
CON T|NU[O
ECONOMY IS
ADVOCATED
Big Appropriations For
Aircraft Construction
Are Included in List.
SEE LARGE SURPLUS
All Resources to Be Used
For Enforcing Dry
Laws; to Expand Guard
By WILLIAM J. LOSH

united Press Staff CorreSp onient
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-The ma
tional budget for the fiscal year Of
1927, transmitted to congress today
by President Coolidge. estimated to-
tai revenues of S3.82i .53O,203, total
expenditures of S3i94222. 308 Al.
and a probable surplus of $3.50, ,307,-
89i.56 for that year.
Revised estimates for the current
fiscal year placed total revenues at
s3.sS0.7l6.9i2, total expenditures at
S3.Gls.67j. 1856 and the p"obable sur
plus June 80 ncNt At S262, 2,041. .76j, Il
decrease Of $S9.0s2 PA below the
surplus estimated by the president
for that date year ago. due TO in
creased expenditures
Efforts For Economy
Counselling continued effort for
cconomv. the president, in mes
sage accompanying the document.
said il had borne fruit, but added.
"wc are about to reach the time
when the legitimate business of
government cannot be carried on at
u less expenditure than that which
il now requires. With regard TO
our Legitimate business. the opcrnt-
ing costs have been reduced to
nearly n minimum.
"The effort for economy, how
ever. must continue. said the
president. $50 far rs it lies with
in the power of the chief executive.
il will continue.
The message was notable for
more comprehensive expression of
the president : sentiments toward
aircraft, prohibition. and govern
mcnt building than he made in his
annual message to congress yestpr-
day.
Orderly Air Policy
"This government is pursuing an
orderly policy toward building up
its air services. he said. announc.
ing large appropriations for new air
craft construction. .'lf we continue
this policy, there need bo no fear
of our national defense situation
in so far rs air strength is concern
cd
"Everv available resource of the
government will be employed for
prohibition enforcement. - he warn
ed. announcing his intention to pro
pose a great expansion of the coast
guard, 'Such reinforcement is
needed. 1t should be provided. y
"Thc actual conditions that face
some of the government 5 most i'm
portant activities because Of lack
of sufficient and suitable working
space are almost inconceivabie. - he
said, asking money for new build
ing construction.
The president wrote AT length on
the virtues of further economizing
bringing home to congress that by
tax reduction the benefit Of gov
ernmental frugaity were being
communicated to the people.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-09
REPORTS LOSS OF PEARLS

NEW YORK, Dee. 9.-The loss of
a $4,000 string of pearls at an ex.
elusive social function at the home
of Mrs. w.. X. Vanderbilt on No
vember 81 was revealed for the first
time here today. For 10 days po
lice have searched fruitlessly fol
the necklace which was worn by
Mrs. Tobin Clark, wealthy social
leader.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-09
WOMEN PRISONERS
AT SAN QUENTIN
HAVE RADIO SET

SAN QUENTIN, Calf, Dee. q
Women prisoners at the state peni-
tentiafy were enjoying a radio set
here today through efforts at the
Salvation Army. ~. .],fsl '2
The set, one of eight tubes, brings
programs from all the west and even
more distant points within the pri'
son walls.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-09
WHAT'S DOING
TONIGHT

Midweek meetings, all
churches.
''Whv Wives Go Wrong"
Brrrks' tent theater.
Chamber of commerce direc-
tors meet.
Southern entertainers vaude-
vile and 1.-THE Tower of Lies"
Imnarial theater, Imperial.
"The Fool Palace theater.
"The Dark Angel" Valley
theater.
Skating, Pastime roller rink.
7. o. O. F. Davis hall.
Foreign night classes, Lincoln
school.
TOMORROW
Rotary club luncheon.
Music section, 10000 club,
club house, $50.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-09
SEEK TWO GIRLS, 12,
WHO SEEK MOVIE THRILLS

OAKLAND, Cal, Dee. Q, - Two
Richmond girls, each aged II years,
were sought bv police here today,
following n report by n third girl
who stayed behind that they were
seeking "movie thrills
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-09
National Budget is Transmitted to Congress Toda
BRITAIN, FRANCE
REACH AGREEMENT
OVER ARMS MEET
Settle Dispute on Mutual
Assistance Provided in
League Covenant Claus

GENEVA, Dec. 9.-France and
Great Britain today reached a full
agreement on the program of the
proposed 1926 League of Nations
disarmament conference.
This agreement, sought in two Sc
crct meetings of the league council.
finally included an understanding
on all points, including a settlement
of the two nations dispute over the
question Of military contingents to
be provided under the mutual as
sistance provisions Of article XVI
of the league covenant.
This left the Mosul controversy
practically the sole stumbling blocks
before the council. This question,
II was held, offers grave possibili-
ties.
Study Coolidge Message
Meantime, league men studied the
mesasge Of President Coolidge to
congress, reaching the conclusion
that he WIS ready fer American par
ticipation in naval disarmament
parley but not in land confer
ence.
Under today's agreement, the
French won a partial victory for
their thesis on article XVI, for it
was agreed that the disarmament
commission should study the man
ncr in which the article stipulations
on economic blockade sanctions -
should be defined hereafter and put
into effect.
Assistance Schedule
Secondly, the arms conference in
establishing schedule of mutual
assistance, contributed under article
ANl will Sconsider industrial poten-
tiality Gas the French desired) so
that nations weak in industrial
equipment may secure the support
of stronger industrial nations.
While the agreement was being
reached, word from the latest
trouble spot, Syria, came from
Prince Lotfallah of the Syro-Pales-
tine commission, declaring that Syr-
ian negotiations with French Civil
Commissioner De Jouvcnel had fail
ed and asking that the league act
to compose the difficulties there.
The request was referred to the
league mandate commission which
will meet in Rome in February.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-09

Volunteer fire fighting crews
were organized in Is farm center
districts in San Benito county this
year.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-09

Monterev County has $50 COWS un.
der test with expectations Of in
creasing the number to 1,40O.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-09

Continued on Page s
Intermountain Jewish news., 1925-12-10
League Asks Help to Re-
form Calendar

Geneva 81. T. A.)-An npnal Tor
help in reforming the calendar has
been dispatched throughout the wOrad
by the League OF Nations, which cspc-
cislly wants assistance In the task of
esta hi shing a nxcd date for Easter.
Calendar reform has been intrustcd
by the League to special committee
which includes ecclesiastical authori-
ties OF several Of the big religious
movements and also an American mem
ber. Willis II. Booth, former president
of the Intcrna ioRai Chamber OF Com
me4Sc.
The Secretary General. Sir Eric
Drummond, in n letter sent TO all mem
bers Of the League, explains that the
need OF definitely fixing "A date for the
Easter festival appears tn mve been
felt especially in economic circles. but
that certain replies received seemed Ia
show TINT a similar desire exists In
educnt ionai circles as n date selected
would In OF great Importance from the
point or view Of holidays and the gen
| cral arrangement of the work in tho
| various branches OF education.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1925-12-10
Polish G0vefnRseNt Admits
Jewish JuFists 10 Court
Practice

Warsaw q. r. A.)--What Is consid-
cred us concession to Jewish jurists
in Poland, oRe of the points OF the
Polish Jewish Agreement was eMl,osl-
he'd in the action Of the Polish Minister
Of Justice.
The Minister confirmed list Of Jew
tsh jurists who are to le admitted to
court practice before being admitted 10
the bar.
In his inaugural statement as the
tender of the Coalition Government
Count Skrzynski expressed his satisfac-
tion at the "hcrltsse OF the former gov.
erp,neat." rcfrring to the seclaration
OF the Club OF Jewish Deputies In
'whtrh "a change towards The better" IN
the Polish Jewish relations was nn.
Rounced.
"As in science, so In politics-ncw in
vcusions and innovations must bc con
firmed by several attcmpis Nothing
can bc accomplished by ONE attempt |
do not doubt that the same spirit has
moved the Club Of Jewish Deputies to
prepare Its Icclarati0n to the Grnbski
government. hope thnt this spirit
will live long and be successful" he
stated.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1925-12-10

process was greatly retarded by the
war and Its aftermath. In Boston.
Pi.tsburgh. Philadelphia. Baltimore,
ritteland,l Dtsroit, Cincinnati, indian
apolis, Chicago, AMI San Francisco, Il
community point Of view Is beginning
to prevail In Jewish educational en-
deavor. There are in the United
States about 20 Jewish communities
with Jewish population of 10000 and
up. and in most Of them n community
point of view in Jewish Education is
working fts way to the surface. The
present effort, however. In all these
communities Is totally inadequate In
view Of the seriousness of the problem.
The imc has come to take stock and to
prepare for the next step. New York
City should naturally take the lend In
this, but before it can do so. II must
first take an adequate step forward in
its own Jewish cduc0t tional entletiyor,
step commensurate with its resources
and its dominant position in the Jew
ish life of America.