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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21

] believe that high and unjust prices. oppressive
both to labor and to the FEST Of the people Of this
country, demand action, and l suggest a proposal as 4
new remedy. Here is the situation which in my opin-
ion calls for the serious consideration Of congress, and
/ have been studying the problems Of labor for the
last eight years.
I do not mean BY this industrial labor only. because
in my opinion the problems Of the farmer who also
tolls Is more acute than any other problem Of the
present day.
The problem Of the man who earns his bread By the
sweat Of his brow has been the problem Of the ages.
Civilization has advanced a. labor has advanced. Il is
labor o. hand and labor Of brain that create everything.
All other agencies Of production, including capital IL
self. are but the tools or the implements Of labor.
1t is not very far back in our own history that labor
was q commodity Of barter and sale. Even the laborer
himself was a chattel Of slavery. We have advanced
far from those standards.
When the government BY law extends protection %
an Industry. it has the inherent right to regulate the
profits Of that industry. Even when bv law n
tue q = grant from the whole people. The government
and the power that makes such a grant has the right
to determine the sort Of life it shall live and 10 req.
ulate the profits it shall take from the people.
These ideas have been neglected in the past in the
regulation q cur corporations and protected industries.
Inc time has now arrived when that great fundamental
question can no longer be ignored.
Congress has jurisdiction over ALI ;n.ers.s,. -
foreign commerce. II has ample power to regulate all
corporations and al protected industries engaged IN
such commerce. II has ample power 70 prevent such
corporations and protected industries from becomi -
an oppressive and extcrtiOnate monopoly upon the
people.
| have y bill fer such a purpose as / have lust indi-
Gated under preparation now 7 will soon present "A
Tor consideration Of CONGRESS. ! cannot say yet what
disposition congress may make Of the subject. have
not conferred with anyone yet on the matter and "a
cannot make any prophecy, but | believe that the rem
coy I propose would be . just and proper one.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21
Other Papers
AMONG cANADAs INVISIBLE EXPORTS

CNew York World.
canadas imports from the United States last year
exceeded her officially reported exports to this country
hy S369O00.000. The Dominion has no large invest
ments in this c~ountry-the situation il the other way
round-and 50 our export surplus is not cut down b.
interest payments. Nor do shipping and insurance
charges or immigrants remittances constitute large
items Of invisible" exports, AS they DO in our trade
with certain countries If Europe.
Yet we are paid for this export surplus in some way.
Part Of the payment comes through the entertainment
Of a growing army Of American tourists. Guesses a.
the amount spent during the present season by these
visitors vary widely. but an average Of the various
estimates indicates that the amount il II least half Of
what Canada owes the United States on balance, and
it may really be much more. A second means Of pay
nent is afforded BY the credits which Canada obtains
ably her large exports Of f~oOdstuffs and raw materials
TO Europe.
There is also a third means Of payment. Not all Of
Csnadas exports Of merchandise 20 this country ap-
pear in the Official trade reports. Though technically
these exports are visible they are In fact invisible.
We refer to the flow Of struggled liquor across the
Canadian border. The amount is unknown, but II the
figures were available they would make a substantial
reduction in the Dominions unfavorable trade balance
with the United States.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21
Public Officials Assume Great
Responsibility

IN NJ presidential year has there been less uneasi-
ness oa the part Of the general public as 70 what l.
going 70 happen 20 the country
From the standpoint Of being investors and draw
ms Interest On stocks, bonds or savings bank accounts,
TIE majority of our citizens are capitalists that 10.
they have money that IL earning them money.
Both candidates for president fully realize this fact
a. do most candidates for other public offices.
Political hushwhacking Of industry is less popular
than ever because every blow that IL given industry Il
. direct attack upon the life savings Of many small
investors The capital for our basic lines Of industry
no longer COMES from a few wealthy men but from
millions Of men. women and children.
Business in the United States has 70 be conducted
upon such'a large scale today that no one man or group
Of men have enough money to conduct it alone As in
the past.
For that reason most Of cur business Is owned by
TIE great mass Of the people who share in the profits
ard the losses.
II ~ for this reason that at government, local and
natiorl. must BE the most stable.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21
Washington
Letter
Rv CHARLES ri STEMARr


NEW YORK. Sept. 2L.-When.
Chairman John y. Raskob of AL
Smiths campaign committee, bound
corn beltward recently, told reporters
that. as yet, he did not understand
the farm problem
And that, in fact. one Of the rea-
sons why he was going west was Ia
see for himself IL there really wa
any farm problem
He sal da mouthful.
Maybe he said q bigger mouthful
than he will find il very EASY to mas
ticate properly, for political diges-
tion.
To say that he did not understand
the farm problem was all right. per
haps. a mere lack Of knowledge be-
ing a defect that a smart man. like
John j. a remedy pretty fast BY
study.
But 10 raise the question
lis there q farm problem ?"
oh murderl III there IL none. what
does Chairman Raskob imagine all
this bowling is about?
Behold the farmeri-ali doubled
up, in the throes Of what he con
ceivcs 70 be the most i~Htolcrahie
agony, and yelling for relief. in the
name Of mercy. Along comes Chair
man Raskob and urges him. "Hold on
a minute. First let US make sure
that anything actually is the matter
with YOU"
j. that any kind Of talk for a
politician?
True, a lot Of politicians genuine
~ do wonder
us there any farm problem"
However, they are mighty careful
not 70 express il. Not until John J.
Raskoh did. But John y. is not a
politician. That il beginning 20 be
quite generally recognized in demo-
cratic circles-an exceedingly able
~financier. and politically useful IN
certain respects. but no Mark Hanna
or David B. Hill or any such person.
One congressman did give me a
c~old-blooded solution. ~ he saw IL.
Of the Western farm. problem. two
or three years ago. but he was no
politician, either-simply . plain.
blunt Pennsylvania agriculturist. and
not intending 70 run for reelection.
He was Charles W. Esterly, then
l4th district ia Washington.
had frequently noticed that east
ern farmers we're doing nothing like
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the same amount Of kicking as the
western ones. and il occurred 70 me
To ak this Pennsylvania what the
reaEon was.
"Nhy. you see said Esterly. "our
original down casters got their farms
from the government for nothing.
about the time "a George Wash
inrton.
ia good many of them never did
make anything farming. bit they
grew rich, anyway. from their lands
increase in value. rs the country
filled up. Then along came the Civil
war. That sent prices sky high. and
the older genefation-ahout ready to
retire-unloaded at the top of the
market.
Later. the war over. land values
dropped back 20 normal. and natural
II the wartime buyers could not
make dividends on their inflated in
veEtmentE.
~Our west was the same way-only
fifty years later am round.
"Bv the time the World war hit
Us. our down east agriculture was q
stabilized industry. Il did not boom
much.
The western farmers are catching
nov what We caught in The T0's. Thes'
specialized IN land and lost. Too bad.
but there N only one thing for n man
70 do when he busts in business
pay what he can on the dollar and
start in over again
Tf Chairman Rsskoh thinks NJ can
make any votes for Al Smith in the
corn belt with this solution ar the
farm problem. he * welcome 70 the
suggestion.
I feel sure Esterlv would raise no
objection.
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soon witness q fIexing upward Of the rates On various
farm products IN advance Of the election, 10 that the
farmers may note the solicitude q the Grand Old
Party for their welfare.
All this might have been expected. For more than
two years the tariff commission has been investigating
the duties on peanuts. soya beans, cottonseed, cherries,
maple syrup and sugar, milk and cream, onions, flax
seed and eggs. More recently II has initiated an in
vestigation Of the tariff on corn. The completion Of
its reports on the eve Of ~ election is only a eoinsi-
dence. Nevertheless there Is fine campaign material
to be had here If the commission recommends a series
Of increases.
II will matter little In a political way whether or
not these increases will really help the farmers A
higher duty on corn, which appears to be the incrsase
most desired, will be only an empty gesture wher
corn imports are such = tiny fraction Of our domestic
production, but the psychological effect u what the
republican leaders are after. Now IL the time for al
good tariff commissioners to come to the aid Of the
party.
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in words which tinkled, metallically,'
like bits Of brass dropped upon a
marble floor.
unless Miss Shirley dresses the
part properly" she said. II refuse
TO 70 ahead with the scene"
Tony looked at the two women
with a troubled eye. II was a situe-
tion which required delicate hand
ling. and he was in far from "A pa
cific mood. Before he could speak.
mark with feline Smoothness.
What is the matter with my cos
tume2' she said. "Mr. Davidson
himself approved it,"
"And 10 doubt. paid for ID. o.
Uell.' Miss Carroll flung at her.
completely losing her temper.
A CHASTITY silence followed. Ex-
eept in period plays. actors were re-
ouired TO furnish their own cos
TUNES. What Alice Carroll had said
was equivalent 10 calling Irene MIR.
nayidson's girl. The silence hung
like lead. Then lrene's small. pene-
trating voice broke H..
Haven't YOU enough confidence in
yoar ability as an actress. Miss Car
roll. she said. = cool. deadly smile
playing over her face. Ito appear
fcfore the camera opposite n we'll
dressed woman or arc you ~
afraid Of yourself that you require
the members Of vour company TO
dress like frumps7r
For an instant Alice Carroll reel
ed beneath the scorchinr contempt
Nv Irene's words. Then. like an IN
fUriated cobra she darted forward
and struck the girl savarely across
the mouth.
The squirt Of blood which smad-ed
her face attested the violence az the
blow.
GRO BE CONTINUED
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21

Persons horn pn this dhy like tu
he noticed anh are ~Ercimbla. They
are somewhat inquisitive and quite
caustic in language at times. they
are general favorites, however, and
popular.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21

Answers MN Foregoing Questions
III. Eadyard hirIinEi Great Britain'
author.
.. No. II Is 4 sovereign state.
B.. Woodrow Wilson. who married
Josephine Boiling Gait In 1915. and
Grover Cleveland. who married
Frances Folsom in 1856.
"a. Nf-G~e.
A. I samuel xiii. 24.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21
SAVING FARMER FROM FOREIGNER

A Washington dispatch states that the tariff CON-
mission is trying to complete its reports on a number
bf applications for higher duties on agricultural
Aroducts. 40 that It's recommendations may be ready
&or The presidents consideration as soon IS be returns
10 Bashinston. Unless all signs fail, then, We may
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21
The World and All
HOME OF HISTORY

One hundred and fifty years ago, the war for in
dependence Of the thirteen American colonies was get
ting pretty serious. The terrible winter at Valley
Forge had been succeeded by a summer Of varying for
tunes, but without any indication Of early victory for
the struggling colonists- and another hard winter vas
in sight.
There was much discomfort in the army and in con-
rress, and politicians were scheming how they might
get rid Of General Washington and put the Revolution
into the hands Of someone who would suit their pur-
poses. France had come to the aid Of the Americans
with an alliance against England. and the King Of Eng
land offered the colonists peace and forgiveness If they
would renounce this alliance with England's ancient
and powerful enemy.
Four thousand French soldiers arrived during the
summer to help the Americans. and there seemed 70
be some chance Of giving the English . good beating at
Newport. But the American mihtiamen wanted TO 60
home and harvest their crops. 80 that campaign fell
through.
As the year ITS drew to a close. the British cap
tured Savannah and took control Of the whole province
Of Georgia. Rather dreary prospects then for the real
ization Of Washington's vision Of q powerful western
nation in which the people should be free from the
power OF kings.
! have always been attracted toward places and
things that were closely associated with Washington
and the Revolution. Whenever I am in Philadelphia \
try 70 spend some time in independence Hall. where
the statesmen or the colonies decided to defy the king
at the risk Of hanging as traitors. When / visit Bos-
ton ! like to spend some time in FaneuiI Hall. on the
famous Boston Common. at Old South Meeting House,
and looking al Paul Revere's house.
There is a good book about American historic land
marks that are associated with war for independence.
Il Is Roads 70 the Revolution" by Sarah Comstock,
and Is published nv Macmillan. II leads one. step By
step, through those old scenes that are the home Of
American history. You ought to read il.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21

It looks a. though President Coolidge did not have
much confidence in the kellogg anti-War treaties, a.
be il continuing his target prastises-Miami Herald.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21

Sometimes. nowadays, il is hard to tell mother and
apart, they both look so young. except that
the former tries -hsrder.-Detroit News.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21
Is Cuba an American possession

Who am T9 What W. INV native
country7 What IL my profession3
Is Cuba an American possession ?
Name two presidents of the United
States who were married while in
office, since thea Civil war;
IN what city is the best known
Cathedral Of st. Mark?
only fear the Lord. and serve
Him in truth with all your heart h
for consider how great things He
hath done fnr ynu.N Where is this
passage found IN the Eible7
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21
Tirm@ly Views
FEDERAL REGULATION OF INDUSTRIAL PROFITS
BY SMITH ". BR0OKHART
United States Senator From Iowa.

(smith W. Brookhart waws born in Scotland
county. Missouri. Feb. ?, 1859. He was educated in
the country schools Of the county and attended
high school \ year and = half and later Southern
Iowa Normal school tic studied law in two law
offices Of Keosauqua, Iowa. Teaching IN country
schools and nigh school for five years. he was adj
mitted 70 the bar in 1892 and began precticing NJ
Washington, Iowa. and served As county attorney
aor six years. He was elected 70 the United States
senate 20 fill 3 vacancy in 1922. and was reelected
for the term ~1925-193l. He served in the Spanish
American and World wars. He is a progressive
republican. and has written two books on rifle
training. His home ia in Washington. Iowal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-11
Junior Colleges

Junior colleges Viii soon be established in every
Part Of the United States. vas the prediction Of lead
ing educators who met AZ q. Louis IN November for
the thres-day conference or the Association Of Ameri-
can Universities. The trend r this direction was ono
cf the most interesting ana widely discussed subjects
before the conference.
The next major move In tks development Fl higher
education IN this country according 70 Dean Henry
Gordon Gale Of the University Of Chicago. will be the
shift of the first two years of collegiate work from the
university t. the smaller junior COLLEGE. which Is az
tachcd 70 the high school, or is q small private insti-
tuition. ne predicted that the time ~ approaching
when freshmen and sorhcmores viii no longer be ad-
mitted 70 the universities.
Dean Henry j. LainE N the University of Chicago.
IN discussing the growth Of the Junior colleges pointed
cut that the firs, tvo wears In many universities arc
almost entirely proportional The courses are mainly
international ard have no place in tho university cur
riculum." nc said. The high schools really should a.
this work. hut most If them az not"
The only objection to the junior college plan was
the problem II securing faculties. II was stated that
mary Of the major universities now find IT difficult
TO fill their quotas Of competent teachers for the fresh
cen and sophomore years, and that the shortage would
he increased under the proposed new system. but this
was nc, with the argument that development ~ iunior
colleges would &c ar Incentive u faculties T. prepare
themselves for this work. and that competent irstruc-
tors would r. developed ~ The system develops. II
was pointed out that this had been true in connection
with the development q high schools during the latter
part 81 the last century, resulting ~ many instructors
who had not attempted 70 secure positions above She
grades preparing themselves for p career on the faculty
~ the high schools.
Extension Of the junior college system has been one
81 the most amazing developments III connection with
public education. leading educators assert. Countless
Thousands OF students who otherwise would not have
the opportunity q e. shove the high school IN their
studies have been permitted to continue their work.
completing one Or two wears in the junior colleges. n
every section az the United States interest in the *
tension OF the high school 70 include the first two years
Fl college work j. very keen. indicating that within a
fe- wears the junior college ufn ~ recognized ~ =
necessity in connection with any well-rcunded program
Of educational extension.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-11
TEXAS DAILY PRESS LEAGUE
Foreign Advertising Representative
More Development

Organisation of the fourteenth irrigation district in
Cameron county was authorized by the commissioners
court Monday, thc nrw district comprising approx
mstsly 5000 ncrc- IN the coastal areas. This makes
five districts organized in the county within the past
twelve months, the five composing approximately $4,000
ceres, all of which Is expected 10 come under irrigation
within two years. In addition, approximately 5000
acres will he brought under irrigation in private pro
lsets Tor which permits have been issued by the sta.e
water board and on which work is nov under way.
In the not far distant future practically every acre
Of fertile land. comprising 80 per cent Of Cameron
ccuntys area. will he under irrigation. With each
passing month the line between the developed section
and the back country" is being pushed backward.
New highways, PENETRATING t. those parts Of the county
which were practically inaccessible until this year,
have opened the way for development upon a plane
never visioned By the early pioneers. Thousands or
acres Of very fertile land, the most productive in the
United States. are coming under development. and will
soon he adding is quota 70 the wealth production of
the Lower Rio Grsnde Valley.
In this connections. Valley developers should not
lose sight of the fact that this development. II Il Il to
be- profitable. will necessitate expansion Of the Valleys
transportation facilities. and that water transport Of
fers the only logical solution for the problem Of plac-
ing the production If these fertile acres upon the mar
ket AZ the minimum cost aud maximum profit for the
producers. Pho Valleys fertile acres can product an
almost unlimited tonnage Of fruits, winter vegetables
ana staple crops. Inc market OF fruits ana vegetables,
which should he the principal products of the entire
Valley section. depends upon transportation rates. n
low water rates can nc secured the profits which will
accrue to tho covers are assured; II compelled to rely
upon rail rates only, the Valley will be handicapped IN
meeting the competition OF Florida. California and the
Gulf coast districts which have the advantage Of short
er rail hauls Il major markets.
The immediate development Of these large acreagcs
uron the action taken III connection with the deep
water project. N the Brownsville navigation districts
100000 bond issue Is voted. the federal approrria-
tion made available and work inaugurated upon the
proposed ship channel aud harbor project, every sec
ton C. the Valley will feel the effects in the wsy Of
intensive development ~ Old projects end rapid devel-
cpmsut of nov ones. Assurance that water transpor-
tation will Re available without undue loss If time will
work IN economic CONFORMATION IN the Valley. fully
as pronounced as that Of the Inauguration Of irrigation.
The Valley fertile soil is the s%torehouse n inn
mensr wealth. and irrigation and cheap transportation
are the twin keys with which that s~torehouss may be
,Fencd.
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mobile is making inrosds there. but it is almost GER
tain that before the motor vehicle has become to the
East what it has become to the West. aviation will have
found acceptance as q common means of conveyance.
1t has gained a great impetus from the demand for
spsedier transportation. and has even now proved its
value in linking up distant cities. ALREADY We have
air-mail lines says Huang Ten Lai. a Chinese avis-
tor who Is touring the United States with the object
Of studying modern aviation methods and the building
Of suitably placed landing fields. "one from Shanghai
to Marking. Another from Shanghai to Canton. Still
another from Shanghai to Hankow. But We must have
passenger lines. We have a great need of understand
ing among ourselves"
BY ~sirplane. Mr.. Husng hopes TO bring the people
Of the North and South closer to each other. When
IL II remembered that China proper covers an area OF
j 100000 square miles. and that its population Of over
500, o0o. 600 constitutes almost one-fifth of that of tne
whole world. the Importance Of aviation Is at once ap.
parent. II Is still more striking IL the outlying prov
inces Of Manchuris, Mongolia, Tibet and Chinese
Turkestsn are taken Into consideration, for these in
crease the area to 100000 square miles. How to knit
the outlying regions together has always been a prob
lem for the Far East. China finds a solution in the
rapid development Of the ~airplane.