The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-07-25
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National Topics Interpreted - 5000
by William Bruckart TIIlflTtN
washin D, C.

the term OF Oillce OF SECRETARY Efohh
B. Kellogg and Foreign Minister Bril-
and, of France. He has said very deh-
nitely that the United States looks TO
both Italy and Ethiopia to live up to
their obligations under that treaty be-
cause each nation is a signatory there
TO.
But, while Mr.. Hul's pronounce
ment must be regarded as a most COM
mendable thing and his attitude must
be accepted as properly representative
OF American conscience, the fact that
the United States expects the two ma
tons 10 live up TO their obligations
does not insure that result. Indeed,
there is every reason 10 believe that
the kellogg pact is about 70 become,
If ii has not already become, just an
other scrap of paper. The treaty with
its beautiful theme song outlawing war
was accepted by everybody while war
did not threaten Now, however, since
it stands in the way of a settlement
of the African issues by arms il has no
more sanctity than any other treaty
ACSA5LCA W ANA lAACA LA4C ISSUES VI pC2NC
while nations have economic questions
on which they will not make conces-
siOns.
In frequent conversations, one hears
the question asked: Why is the Unit
ed States taking such interest in the
controversy between Italy and Ethi-
Opia? Those nations are thousands
of miles away. They represent little
that has direct contact with our eco
nomic or political life as they stand
today. Why, then, should the Ameri-
can government interest itself in that
controversy except on a basis of the
American peoples natural love for
peace?
The answer is simple. One can go
back through history and discover
where every important war had its be-
ginning over issues Of no more con-
Germ to other nations directly than the
issues now between Ethiopia and Italy.
Such was the case in 1914 when Duke
Ferdinand, Of Austria, was shot. The
political significance of Ferdinand's
assassination ran much deeper than
results ordinarily from the death of
one individual There was jealousy
of an intense character existing al
ready among the numerous European
powers. There is that jealousy today.
If hostilities between Italy and Eth
opia become serious, Immediately there
will be a fresh alignment of European
and Asiatic powers. Some will sup
port Mussolini and his philosophy of
white domination. Some will support
Ethiopia because of claims that Italy
is guilty of territorial ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
And when these counter-claims are
made governments win be drawn into
direct conflict. 1t is then that the
issues between Italy and Ethiopia be-
come issues Of other powers and after
that-no one can tell
One must become a bit disturbed in
examining the political structure OBJ
tanning throughout the world today.
1t is IN the nature of a keg Of powder
Japan and Russia are at bayonet
points because Russia feels Japan is
expanding in the Far East and is seek
ing eventually to take over a portion
of the territory so long under control
of the Russian Bear. Besides there is
Chinese question in the Far East
with the japanese encroachment upon
Chinese affairs. This condition has
left bad taste in the mouths of many
statesmen and ii will be influential if
and when there is a realignment re-
sulting from the crisis in Africa
President Roosevelt has taken some
notice of the plant Of members of
house and senate
REFUSES who nave been feel
"Must" List ing the effects of
Washington's intense
heat. He has partially REDEEMED the
list of must" legislation that he wants
passed before congress adjourns. Head
ing this list, of course, is the tax legis-
lation and ii is more than intimated
that he will not agree to an adjourn
ment until a new tax law has been
passed and signed.
Mr.. Roosevelt also is inclined to in
sist that congress enact the bill which
will deny corporations or citizens the
right TO sue the federal government
on account of losses allegedly sus-
tanned through the governments gold
policy. This legislation. from the ad-
ministration's standpoint, is impera-
tive because unless courts are denied
Jurisdiction in such suits it is an un-
doubted fact that there will be many
of them fled before congress recon-
venes next January. Thus, If the ad-
ministration desires to avoid serious
court battles in the face of the Su-
preme courts decision in the famous
gold cases, il must prevent the filing
of those suits Once they are filed.
an act Of congress cannot prevent the
rendering Of a final decision and the
adjudication Of damages If any are
found.
Another measure which the Presi-
dent wants enacted is the banking act
of 1885. Ii has undergone consider
able revision ar the hands of the SEN
ate subcommittee, presided over by
Senator Glass Of Virginia. but the lat
est word from the White House is
that the administration viii not insist
upon the radical provisions originally
written into the bill by Governor Ec-
cles. of the Federal Reserve board.
The Eccles plan, it win be recalled.
was regarded by many as certain TO
result in placing control of the bank
ing structure in politically minded
Federal Reserve board. The Glass re-
vision is considered TO have eliminated
that danger.
The President has encountered a
serious obstacle In the banking bin,
however, that is related to political