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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-22

Says l.. S.
Wants Stability
In Latin America

HAVANA. Jan. q. - Up - The
United States, far from harboring
imperialistic designs upon Latin-Am-
erica, desires 10 see south of the Rio
Grande independent, strong, and
prosperous republics, Charles Evans
Hughes, chairman of rhe American
delegation to the Pan-American con-
ference here, told the American
Chamber Of Commerce of Cuba at
banquet tonight.
The former secretary Of state list
ed independence, stability, good will,
and cooperation as the four pillars
upon which Pan-Americanism rests.
He declared: at is the firm policy
of the United States to respect the
territorial integrity Of the American
republics. We have no policy of ag-
gression-"
But it is also the policy of the
United States to encourage stability
Hughes continued, for the former is
essential" to the full enjoyment Of
the latter. II was while acting on
this principle that the United States
entered San.o Domingo, Haiti, and
lastly Nicaragua. Mr.. Hughes said,
but in every case the endeavors OF
the United States were directed to-
ward the earliest evacuation possible.
Talks on Nicaragua
"We are at this moment in Nicar-
aqua" the American chairman said,
but what We are doing there and the
commitments we have made are AZ
the request of both parties and in
the interest of peace and order and a
fair election. We have no desire to
otay. We wish Nicaragua to be
strong, prosperous and independent
We entered to meet an imperative
but temporary exigency and we shall
retire as soon as it is possible"
AS for other Latin-American
states, Mr.. Hughes said, Eve wish for
all of them, not simply those great
in area and population and wealth,
but for every one, to the very small
est. strength ard not weakness
The United States has troubles at
home without seeking added response
Continued on page two)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-22
Need Careful Study To
KnOtO Mexico, Abe Plenn

Mexico is passing through an
intense stage Of evolution and her
problem can only be appreciated
through a faithful study of her
history and q sincere observation
Of the profound currents that are
in motion today in that very in
te-estirg country, says Abe
Plenn. formerly of Brownsville.
and who has just returned from
a lengthy stay in Mexico City and
other parts Of the neighboring
country.
Mexico Is n complex country.
geographically. racially. and eco
nomically, and no superficial con-
sideration Of her actual condi-
tions will ever tend TO enlighten
the inhabitants Of this country I'm
m intelligent manner concerning
the true forces Of energy at work
in the land south OF Us" he con-
tinued. ~Of course. the useless
ness OF the superficial perception
can be applied 70 the treatment cf
the life Of any country or thing.
but il In especially notable in
the szse Of Mexico. when We con-
slider her proximity 70 us, and Mre
confronted with the unexagxerat-
ed and painful fact that no other
group on people has bean m0re
misurderstood. both in its struE-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-22
HAVANA MEET
PLANS TREATY
May Follow Lines Pro.
posed For Franco
American Pact

HAVANA, Jan. 21.+PD-The con-
clusion of q multi-lateral arbitration
treaty between all the republics in
the new world, following closely, per-
haps, the provisions of the treaty
now being negotiated between the
United States and France, would not
be opposed in principle by the Am
erican delegation to the Paa-Amer-
lean conference.
Any such treaty. however. il was
authoritstively declared today, would
have to be practical in conception
and must contain the usual reserva-
tions both as regards questions to
be arbitrated and the right of the
senate to specify the exact form in
which the problem should be sub
mitted to arbitration.
Mexico wants the articles of the
convention organizing the Pan-Amer-
lean union amended, and in this, Mex
leo is reported to be supported by
several Lstin-American countries.
Announcement was made today that
the Mexican delegation would Of
fer amendments, proposing that the
American republics should not neces-
sarily be represented on the govern
ing board by their diplomatic rep
resentatives in Washington, as the
present articles provide, together
with the American secretary of state.
With regard to an arbitration
treaty embracing the American re-
publics, certain members of the
United States delegation believe that
general political conditions in this
hemisphere are particularly suited
10 the advancement Of the cause of
pacific settlement Of international
disputes. They point out that. un-
like Europe, the countries on this
hemisphere Go not live in continuous
apprehension of war. nor is there in
the new world such division Of the
balance of power as keeps Europe in
a political turmoil. Under these con-
ditions they hold that international
differences are more open TO friend
" adjustment, since, also, great po-
litical combinations and alliances,
which are apt to turn Europe into op-
posing camps, are never formed
here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-22
KANSAS CITY HOT
y = =
LIPS WIN CAR OF
y 4 y
WISCONSIN MAN

KANSAS CITY. Jan. 21.-P-
Kansas City's first feminine min
ing engineer super gold digger
is being sought by police to-
night
Her claim TO superiority rests
in her ability 20 trade n kiss for
a motor car
One result of her trade today
was the detention by police Of
Owen c. Clark. IS years old, Of
Fond Du Lac, Wis
Clark told q detective he came
here from Wisconsin several days
ago and hired an automobile.
Questioned about the car, which
the company he rented il from is
looking for, he said:
The liquor here is so terrible
I've had q lapse Of memory. 7
think / gave the machine 10 . girl
for a kiss.
His only contribution 70 the
possible identity Of the girl w-s:
She had hot lipsi"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-22

giles and in its innate psyrholoKF.
than the Mexican group.
The great majority Of Mexico
is the pure Irdinn race or the
mixed race than can also he con-
sidered as Indian. since IL lives
within the Indian tradition. TIE
minority. the snail minority. Is
the mixed race existing apart from
the Indian psychology. tke for
eiKn element is about three per
cert cf the entire population cf
Mckee Any hcpe. any true base.
for the growth cf the country
must be based upon the great
mass Of Pecple-and it ia not a
-Ain hope. Anyone who has learn
&c the privafe existence Of the
Indian peoples has iEmeGiatriy
appreciated the pure ard active
intelligence GO h. f0und nmcng
then. which points tc great pos-
sibilities fer the fntnre life Of
Mexicn- Fortunately. this iF a
fact that Obregon and Gales have
hegua 20 realize. and ere that will
become more evident in the fu-
ture-"
Mr. Plena has been making his-
toric1l. ethnoiogical ard econnn-
ic studies i'm Mexico. He lived
for nearly a year amoHg the
tContinusd On page twe-l
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-22
HIDDEN FACE
REACLIA GETS
BANONFEB.22
Move Inaugurated to.
Prevent Adverse
Legislation, News
paper Claims

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Jan. 21.-LP
The Birmingham Sunday News and
Age Herald will say tomorrow that
the mask of the Ku Klux Klan will
be universally discarded February p.
This action will be taken, the
newspaper will say, following q
meeting in Montgomery, Ala, last
week between DR.. Hiram W. Evans
of Atlanta. imperial wizard OF the
order, and high state officials Of the
Alabama realm.
The News and Age Herald viii say
that the announcement was made at
the Montgomery meeting by James
Esdale, grand dragon Of the Klan in
Alabama and that DR.. Evans officially
sanctioned the plan.
Two reasons will be given by the
News and Age Herald for the Klan's
action in discarding the hood from
the regular regalia.
First" the newspaper will say,
there are many persons within the
Klan and many others on the outside
Continued on page two)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-22
EQUALIZATION
fight ON
Bitter Contest on F IN
Relief Principle
Forecast

WASHINGTON. ID. G.. Jan 2i.-P
The unrest of the house farm bloc
over farm relief legislation was sig
nalized in two directions today, with
Kansas republicans joining the move
raent tn surrender the equalization
fee provision in the NcNary-Haugen
bill and other western members ini-
tiating tactics designed 70 obtain an
upward tariff revision on agricrl-
tGral staples
The Kansaas-StronE. CCyer. Hoeh,
White and Hope-fcok coRnizanre nf
increased opposition 70 the equaisEa-
tion Zee which has cropped out IN
the agriculture committee ard de-
c.ced to forsake that controversial
provision on the ground Of expeci-
ency. OF the rwo other Kansas re-
Publican representatives. Anthony
was said 20 have assented 20 the de-
cision b. proxy while SproEl sent
word that he would seriously con-
slider agreeing with any action taken
at the committee
At the same tine Representative
Dickinson. republican. Iowa, snrpun-
ced that several western members
intend 10 Introduce bills calling for
higher tariff on agricultural com
raodities. while other tariff meas
ures. dealing with farr products.
are being prepared BIZ Representa-
tives Marlove. OF Missouri. Represen-
tatire Goodwin. or Minnesota. ard
Representative W1r1bach Of Texas,
republican
IN contrast with outspoken opposi-
tion 10 the equalization fee 1t ifs
hearings recently the house aFrical-
turzi committee heard IL ea4orsed
today hy Oscar Bledshoe. az Green
(Continned on psRe twnl
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-22
0wsley Wants
MayfieId Job

DALLAS. Jan 2l.--tPr-Eoi. Alvln
OWEley today formally announced hiS
candidacy for she democratic nomina
ticn for the United States HeAItr.
The place he seeks now = held ~
Senator Earle B- Maytieid. GEt Hrv-
erHl have announced themselves nm
candidates M OwIiey has been
campaigning for some tAma vita %
view 81 seeking the ro=4Esfio1 S1t
his formal general 1n=uunre=amt
was made to-day. He EAids
Il ar a cnndi6ate for fhe Ln.fa1
States senate and am ia thIE race tu
= f.nish and % wtz. regardless e
Hho enters The bars are dgwn and
the gates vide spr-- More cnztl-
dates are yef expected Tee mere
that come makes my elgrrsnm mnrW
certain The peepla are entifle1 .
a change ard ne ready for tt Am
July. Ny platform ssttinE fsrth nv
views on pEhlir quentin-H wii Me-
rlhi.Ehed at An early dHte H-t n
viii present my cause - the people
in q thorough campaign in every
secticn of the state"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-22
BRANCH TAX
OFFICESOPEN
Fox to Maintain Places
In City For Poll
Tax Payments

Two branch offices for the pay
ment of poll taxes viii be opened in
Brownsville Monday by Tax collector
j. J. Fox, he announced Saturday
night.
One of these will be in the jeweIry
store of l. Dorfman and the other
in the store occupied by the Me-
Cleary Music company and r. L.
Lackrer. jeweler.
Branch offices have been in opera
tioa for some days in the San Be-
nito Bank e Trust company and the
Farmers State bank at San Benito;
at the Valley State bank and First
State bank at San Beniro; at the
Valley State bank and First National
bank in Harlingen, at the Arroyo
State bank. Rio Hondo.. and at the
First National bank. La reria.
Saturday the collectors office re-
ported a total Of 2,506 receipts is
sued and 172 exemptions. the fig
ures not including receipts issued
by the various branches ~ the other
towns in the county.
With the date on which poll tax
receipt issuing must halt little
more than a week off, and the ex-
pected total far below the half way
point, Mr. Fox and his crew of
workers Saturday were preparing fer
q busy time during the next week
II will be illegal for him 70 issue
the receipts after Jan. 81. the col
lector declared, and expressed the
far that many prospective voters
would be denied the opportunity 70
cast a ballot because of their in
ability to reach the winco~s OF the
collectors office during the huge,
last-minute rush expected.
Despite the slowness with which
they are coming in. Mr.. Fox Satu--
day was still sticking to the ure-
diction that his records would show
a banner number Of taxes paid this
year.
The fact that 1t Is n major year
politically. with a presidential race
and practically all other important
national offices coming u for q de-
eision, coupled with Houston's hsv-
ing secured the headquarters for the
democratic national convention. al
should 70 10 make this fne biggest
vote year n the history or tie Val
ley. he said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-22
ALL TEXAS TO
AID FINANCING
HOUSTON MEET
Committee Appointed
To Undertake State
Wide Drive for Con-
vention Fund

HOUSTON, Tex. Jan. 21.-CPl-
Texas, from the Rio Grande to the
Panhandle and from the Red river
to the Gulf of Mexico, will be called
upon to finance entertainment of the
democratic national convention here
June 20.
Holding the convention here" said
r. s. Sterling, chairman Of the fl
nance committee, SIS of great sig
nificance to all Texas, rs well as to
Houston, and / feel that the entire
citizenship Of the entire state will
take pride in helping to finance the
great meeting.
with this field Of corporation and
the assistance of the staunch citizens
named on the committee, i feel con-
fident We will raise the necessary
funds without serious difficulty
though it will require a vigorous
campaign
Just prior to the statement, Mr..
Sterling had appointed a finance
committee of 73 representative Hous-
ton citizens. Jesse II. Jones, who
brought the convention TO Houston.
unaided and unheralded. was the first
name on the committee list. II was
notable that T. p. Lee, Houston oil
man, who a few years ago ran for
governor on the republican ticket,
also is a member.
appointment Of the committee was
the first decisive steps IN plans TO
raise approximately S300.900. Begin
ming Monday, Mr.. Sterling said, the
work will be put under full steam.
Details, however, he said, would
await a committee meeting then.
Mayor Oscar r. Holcombe, who is
serving his third term as mayor Of
Houston. named Mr.. Sterling chair
man of the finance committee earlier
in the week. prior to the mayors de-
parture for New York where he went
to confer with Mr.. Jones about plans
the democratic gathering. He is ex-
pected to return about the middle of
next week when a site will be chosen
for the structure, probably on prop
erty on which the city contemplates
erection Of n civic center, near the
downtown section.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-22
ToHold Goethal's S
Funeral Tuesday

NEW YORK. Jan. 21.-CP)-Georgs
Washington Goethals, cleaver OF
continents who literally moved noun
tains to bring about a seemingly
hopeless dream, the Panama Canal.
died at the age of 20 IN his home
today after a lingering illness.
Mrs. Goethsls and two sons wers
with the famous engineer at the end
They announced that ut his express
ed wish. burial would be at West
Point where General Goethzls was
trained for his career and where TO
a time he acted rs instructor il.
astronomy and civil engineering.
Services win be held at the chap~'
Of the military academy 1t o'clock
Tuesday afternoon.
Although Goethals' history j. q
long list Of signal achievements, the
feat with which his name is most
widely associated is the construc-
tion Of the Panama Canal. after pre-
vious attempts durirr the preceding
half century had failed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-22
Truck Prices FIMctMdte
as Shipments Increase

kets well supplied as q result of
the heavy shipments the previous
week and the demand light.
The cabbage market felt the ef-
fects Of large shipments from
stored stocks into the central and
western areas. Cabbage was whole
sailing at ! cent per pound on the
New York market with the deal
ers frantically endeavoring to work
off the stored stocks which are
deteriorating rapidly. Indications
are that practically all old cabbage
will be off the market in a few
weeks, leaving q clear field for the
Valley production.
Shipments Heavy
Shipments from the Valley con-
tinue heavy despite the market
conditions. Missouri Pacific re
ports show only one day during
the week with shipments under
100 cars. and the daily movement
over that line has averaged 107
cars The total movement for the
first twenty days o. January, over
both the VI. p. and the s. p. lines,
was 1884 cars, as compared with an
average of 1914 cars for the en-
tire month in 1925 ana 1927.
Shipments from the Valley for
the season total 3Ti9 cars ov-r
CONTINUED on page twol
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-22
Will
DISCUSS BOND
ISSUEIN MEET
Public Forum Monday
Night to Decide On
Improvement Pro-
gram Continuance

Do the citizens Of Brownsville de-
sire to vote bonds and extend the
Improvement program which has
been under way in this city the past
two years?
This is the question to be discuss
ed at a meeting of citizens at the
Chamber Of Commerce auditorium at
D.. m. TUesday-the first of a series
Of monthly forum meetings to be con-
Quoted by the Chamber Of Commerce
for the discussion of civic issues.
A number Of Brownsville taxpay-
ers have expressed themselves as op-
posed to the voting of bonds other
than for financing and airport, at
this time; others are in favor Of con-
tinuing and expanding the improve
rsent program. The purpose Of the
mass meeting is TO discuss every
phase Of civic conditions and to act
in accordance with the desires of the
majority.
G. c. Richardson, manager Of tie
Chamber Of Commerce, has invited
the city commissioners TO present the
needs of their respective departments
together with the amounts necessary
to continue the improvement pro-
gram.
May Vote Big Issue
At the meeting OF the city COM
mission Friday extension Of the
city's sewer systems, additional paw
ing, incinerator, water filter, and
the erection Of water tanks which
would materially reduce the city's
key rate. were discussed briefly. The
commission indicated that IL in the
opinion of the taxpayers it was ad-
visable to call a bond election at
this time to finance these improve
ments. the election would be called
in connection with the 100000 air
port bond election.
The suggestion has been made that
the forum meeting also be thrown
open for the airing of any grievan-
ces Of taxpayers is connection with
the administration of the city's af-
fairs or the improvement program.
IF we have anything on our
chests, let's get il Off" was the way
a member Of the city commission ex-
pressed himself. There probably is
just ground for criticism, but the city
commission has endeavored to work
consistently in the interests Of the
city. II we have made mistakes we
want to have them pointed out"
To Talk Sidewalks
A proposed sidewalk ordinance.
which will have more teeth" than
the present ordinance, is also ex-
pected TO come up for brief discus
sion.
Sufficient funds are now on hand
from the last bond issue to continue
Continued on page two)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-22
TOEND
WATER FIGHT
Brownwood, Power
Companies Effect
Compromise

AUSTIN, Tex, Jan. 21.-tPl-Hope
that recent negotiation will lead
TO a final reconciliation" of West
Texas irrigation, rice growing and
corporation power interests in their
Colorado river water rights fight,
was expressed by J. Alexander and
Ward Arnold, representing the
Syndicate Power company, in an
official statement today.
The dispute started last summer
when the state board Of water en-
gineers, because of prior water
right on the Colorado. held by the
syndicate, would grant only greatly
reduced water permits TO the
Brownwood water district Lower
Colorado river rice growers Joined
the company in opposing the Brown
wood request that it be granted
soc, 900 acre feet of water per year
from tributaries Of the river.
In an apparent effort to settle all
existing differences, the power COM
panies affected, through the insult
interests, some time ago offered TO
relinquish 20 per cent Of their hold
ings on the upper Colorado.
The reported compromise, details
Of which were published last night,
had it that the corporations had
agreed to use only $4,000 acre feet
at the Hamilton dam site instead of
1,2S0,O acre feet.
This REIMBURSEMENT, it was learn
ed. would satisfy Brovnwood, San
Angelo and other West Texas
points.
Yesterdays information indicated
that the agreement would be con-
sumated through an agreement
judgment of a Travis county dist
rict court mandamus suit in which
Brownwood ostensibly is seeking 70
force the board to grant larger per-
mits than the latter is willing to
consider.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-22

Heavy shipments and fluctuat-
ing prices featured the vegetable
and fruit deals in the Valley the
past week. Cabbage, which consti-
tures the bulk of the shipments,
has averaged from Sl4 TO SIS per
ton. Carrots, which rank second IN
shipments, dropped sharply early
in the week. and are now selling
at 20 to 25 cents per hamper with
very light demand from outside
markets. The smashing Of the
carrot market is seriously curtail-
ing shipments in the upper part of
the Valley.
The demand for beets remains
heavy and the price has been
steady, ranging from rs cents to
s1.o0, according TO quality. Ship
ments have been light as the beet
supply is limited. Turnips have
brought a great variety Of prices,
being used principally in small
quantities as "fillers" for mixed
cars.
Cabbage Moving Fast
Straight cars of cabbage consti-
tuted the major part Of the move
ment with mixed cars ranking Sec
ond. Straight cars Of carrots or
beets and carrots have shown
steady decline durinr the week.
Shippers report the consuming mar
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-22
Two $4,000 Homes
For New Addition

Two new homes. to cost about S12.-
600 each, are announced bY Los
Ebanos. Inc. following announce
rlent that Palm Boulevard paving
would be extended TO connect with
the paving in Los Ebanos-
a residence already j. under way
for Lawrence Brady, official Of the
Port Isabel company. wEo recently
came to Brownsville with Mrs. Brady
70 make their home. TIE residence
viii be among the most modern i'm
the city.
James !. George also has purchas-
ed n homesite In Los Ebanox. and
expects to let a contract about Feb
rLary / for erection Of n residence
TO cost about Sl2 600
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-22
300 Railway Men
On Valley Tour

HOUSTON. Tex JAn- EI4--A~r--
Mere thar 3Dn members ~ the Pas
EerRar. Ticket ard Freiwhf ArrmtH
association uf Texas. left tpriFht un
. Southern Pacific special tEnin fnr
brief stay in the L@wsr Kln
Grnnde Valley.
At MrAilen the party waH &C. rn
hy altumchfie 90 HmrliMr~n MnH
Brow1sriile ard 20 arrive in Ger
gus ChriAti Mnnhay-
The convertion here trtzy wns
brlef- IL inrlndaa addresses hT
H. N- LzIl. executive vice Hrru3rrEt
of the Soafhern Pacific iiaea, an@
Rrre- SemMrr rF thm HuIHfmm
Chamber of CoEImeErs. nEa an en-
erutire Business aetHfer-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-22

East Texas. Sa-dHy c4u4Gy. rRlH in
nnath hursinm. aAThtiT wmKmcr 60
rrut un wsHE runrts MnmAnT prphmhAE
ioesi rairs, warmer. Lixht 9. ned
crate rnrrhrrlE ts mmstmriT wAmMA mM
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rAsr in southeast E-arIinns wMrmhfs
Nandmy partly cln11y.