The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-05-15

operations against Tie ruin ueeI. D.
navy bombing and torpedo plane.
for us to assume that those who have
suffered so much from the war should
seek settlement which as far as
humanity possible should be free Of the
conditions leading directly to war. To
that end and in that spirit we have
helped.
But we have never forgotten that
there was a limit beyond which we
could not go. The full measure Of
American helpfulness can be obtained
only when the American people are as
sured that the time for destructive
methods and policies has passed and
the time for peaceful upbuilding has
come. They are asking themselves il
that time, as q fact, has come. And
thats:Question they cannot to-day
swer. An answer must be given to
them. 1t must come from the peoples
Of Europe, who alone can make deci-
sions.
IF the answer is peace, then you
may be sure that America will help
to her generous utmost. But If, God,
forbid, that answer will continue con-
fused and doubtful, then fear those
helpful processes which are now In mo-
ton must inevitably cease"
IF THE Atlantic coast rum-running
L feet Is not routed and dispersed it
will not be the fault of Assistant Sec
rotary Of the Treasury Andrews, in
charge of the treasury's activities in
enforcing prohibition. Under his d.
rection the naval and aerial resources
of the coast guard of the New York
area are being used to effect block
ade against the liquor smugglers.
More than sixty coast guard boats,
manned by 400 men and fully armed,
are patrolling the sea and are as
sisted by thirteen seaplanes which are
mapping and phetOgraphing the posi-
ton of the carriers Of contraband and
scouting for shore boats. In reserve
are many more boats. swift converted
submarine chasers. Every vessel Of
the rum feet is closely watched by
one or more coast guard boats SO that
it is, virtually impossible for shore
The blockade extends from Con-
necticut to New Jersey and its every
move is directed from shore by radio.
a FTER defeating the Spanish in
"A Morocco, the Riff tribesmen pro-
ceeded to invade the French part of
that country with the idea of driving
out the French. But they are up
against the doughty General Lyautey
and his experienced troops and al
ready have been defeated in several
sanguinary battles. General Columbat
met the Riffians north of Fee and
drove them back, but he reports that
they were well organized and well
armed and showed themselves able
tacticians, withdrawing in good order
despite heavy losses. The French gov
eminent says its troops will not cross
the Spanish border in pursuit of Alb
del-Krim's followers unless specifically
permitted to do so by Spain and Eng
land. Italy wants finger in this pie
and has notified France that 1t de-
sires to share I'm the operations and
in probable spells, but France and
Spain declare no outsider is wanted.
CHARGES of recent manipulation
~ of wheat in the Chicago market
for speculative purposes are being in
vestigated by the Department of Agri-
culture and Senator Capper of Kan
sas says report Is to be expected
soon. The Chicago Board Of Trade
also received charges that there was
corner in May corn and rye and it
requested all having complaints re-
garding market manipulation to pre-
sent them to the directors May II.
A complaint has been made that the
Grain Marketing company, farmers
concern, should not be allowed to trade
in provision futures, as II is supposed
to be doing business for the farmers
and they are not supposed to be In
terested in provision trading. This
was to be taken up with other mat
tiers.
nIRECTOR of the Budget Lord has
- just completed tour of the coun-
try lasting one month, in which he
has told many thousands of tax pay
ers about the Presidents economy
program. He has now begun work on
the next budget, in which there will
be substantial reduction. Mr.. Cool
idge hopes this cut will be as great
as $3OO,000,O00, making the total es-
Inmates to be submitted to the next
congress about $3,000OO0,OO0. The
treasury it is predicted, viii show
surplus VI about $10O,O00,S00 for the