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TIIK MORNING ORKGONIAN. TUESDAY, TJECKMUER 7, 1020 FAR -SIGHTED POLICY T A AT HUE IS URGED CREDIT FOR FARMER The Electric -Way Wash in achme Lack of Definite Alrr. in ternal Affairs 'Told. In- Resurrection of War Finance Corporation Is Planned. PAYNE MAKES REPORT SPEEDY ACTION SOUGHT Joint Resolution Would Direct Federal Reserve System to Provide Easier Money. Government Hallroad in Alaska to Bo Heady for Operation in 192 2, Says Official. W rr ESOLU ASKS .1 g i - ' yv- r , , , - - i WASHINGTON. Dec 6 Need of a far-sighted government policy with respect to many of the country s internal affairs is emphasized In the annual report of Secretary Payne, made public today at the interior de partment. Iack of a definite aim was aJ4 to affect particularly the ad ministration of activities in Alaska, in dealing with the Indian tribes, in preservation of the national parks ajid forests and again in handling the preater reconstruction problem or maintaining a high agricultural pro duction. ' . While Mr. Payne criticised the un certainty which he said surrounded many activities, he commended as a strong constructive step the action or congress in. making possible the "superpower survey" of the region between Boston and Washington with a view to the development of a unified system of power generation and dis tribution. This investigation, made under the direction of the interior de partment, will be completed and the committee's report given to the public about next June, the secretary said, adding that he believed it would de serve public confidence. On the subject of Alaska the sec retary said the primal problem was transportation and advocated the op eration of a government owned steam ship line in order to Insure develop ment of the territory's resources. Two lines now serve the region, but Mr. Pavne indicated their service was not satisfactory. He suggested their con solidation as a means of improving the service, but this apparently was impossible. Enarineer Are Praised. The government railroad in Alaska, to be a total of 540 miles in length, will be completed and In operation In 3922, Mr. Payne reported. He added that it tapped fields of untold mineral wealth and praised the work of the engineers in the progress made. In connection with Secretary Payne's discussion of Alaskan trans portation. Governor Riggs, the terri torial executive, urged the establish ment of a tonnage tax on all ship ping to and in the territory and the buildinsr up with the fund thus raised of "regular and reasonable service upon equitable rates and schedules." He advocated also government appro priations for the construction of a scheme of highways to serve as feeder wagon roads to the govern ment owned rail lines. The question of communication also is one in which little progress has been made and Governor Higgs in formed -Mr. Payne It was seriously handicapping development. Mail is slow, being shipped as freight or ex press and arriving frequently in badly damaged condition. The governor, however, believes this is offset in a measure by the army cable and naval radio service, which he said was being used disproportionately with the mails. Hootlrgglng on Increase. The governor's report declares that in'oxicating liquor is finding its way 'into Alaska from British Columbia in large quantities and "bootlegging seems to bo increasing as private stocks of liquor are exhausted." The governor reported that "distillation processes were becoming well known." adding to the menace which he said existed. He urged, however, that, pro visions of the Volstead .act with respect to the use of whisky for me decinal purposes be extended to Alaska, claiming that "many lives could have been saved had whisky been available" during the emergency of the pneumonia and influenza epi demics in the territory. Of internal problems in the United States, Secretary Payne mentions as one of greatest Importance the ques tion of domestic reconstruction as related to farming. The secretary cited census figures showing that the rate of increase of population on farms was only one-fifth as great as that of the nation as a whole. He believed this foreshadowed a dan gerous condition in the future. "The difficulty," he continued, "Is that people do not like to live alone, but prefer to live in towns and vil lages and enjoy the conveniences and comforts of modern life which are beyond the reach of a scattered popu lation living on large farms. Can this- be remedied by the ownership and the formation of neighborhood associations? Small farms bringing the people nearer together and in tensive cultivation of these farms may be the answer." CRATER LA K K SETS RECORD Every Fwctor Satisfactory but Hotel Sliys Secretary Paynes Report. THE OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU aaniasmn, uec. . "So far as travel, climate, road conditions, and tne maintenance and protection of the park were concerned the Crater lake season of 1920 was the most suc cessful of Its history," eays John Uarton Payne, - secretary of the in terror, in his annual report to con gress today. He continues: . ' "Every factor of operation except- lg one was considered satisfactory the exception was the operation of the- hotel and .camp accommodations which was not up to the standard. As a, result the present operator has been given notice that his services to the public have not been satisfactory and a reorganization is being Insisted on The governor of Oregon and other citizens of that state have given their personal attention to the rehabilita tion of the Crater lake utilities through the purchase of the property from the present owners, and un doubtedly a complete, satisfactory re organization can be effected in time to offer proper service to the trav eling public next season. Roads and I trails within the park were in good condition throughout the summer. There are now 67 miles ofroads and Zl miles of trails. The roads were open earlier this year than ever be fore. "Roada leading to the park from the east and west slopes of the Cas cades were not in good condition. These highways, however, are slated for improvement under the federal road act. j "Bills In congress to enlarge the Crater Lake. National park northward by the. addition of the Diamond lake region and Mount Thielson, approved by the department of the interior, have not yet received the sanction of congress- The enactment of this leg islation into law is one of the im portant prerequisites to the adequate AMUSING SITUATION FROU SO LOfi l.KTTV," FILM VKBSION OF THIS STAGE COMEDY NOW SHOWI.(i AT THIS RIVOLI. TODA-Y'S KIL.M FEATURES. Liberty Lon Chaney, "Nomads of. the North." Columbia Thomas Melghan, tn "Conrad (In Quest of His Youth." Peoples Constance Talmadge, "Good References." Rivoll Al Christie's "So Long Letty." Majestic Tom Moore, "Officer 666." Star Will Rogers, "Cupid, the Cowpuncher." Circle Sessue Hayakawa, "LI Ting Lang." Globe Mae Murray, "On With the Dance." A MATRIMONIAL experiment in which two pairs of newlyweds change partners forms the plot of "So Long, Letty." the present fea ture of the Rivoll theater programme. The screen adaptation of Oliver Mo rosco's successful stage comedy is filled with laughs-producing situations that made the play a hit for five sea sons in the legitimate drama. The' picture presents the adventures of the Robblns and the Millers, two young married couples residing in adjoining bungalows. Tommy Rob bins loves hb . cooking and the un disturbed comfort of his wn fireside, while Letty. his wife, finds her great est pleasure in Paris gowns ana tne whirl of gay life in jazzy cabarets and restaurants. The Miller household presents a similar contrast of temper aments. Harry likes speed m all forms, but his wife Grace is fond of gingham gowns, cooking and knit ting. The husbands decided that some thing must be done. Each feels that the other's wife would suit him bet ter and plan to make the " switch through the divorce courts. The wives are advised of the idea id declare that they are agreeable on'tne condi tion that the proposed rearrangement be given a week's trial before legal ction begins. What happens during the experiment is the basis for a number of amusing scenes. In the cast are Colleen Moore as Grace and Grace Darmond as Letty, T. Roy Barnes as Harry Miller and Walter Hiers as Tommy Bobbins. A Prizma scenic and a Pox news reel are included in the Rivoli bill. Musical entertainment is contributed by the Rivoli orchestra, led by Salva- tore Santaella. Screen Gossip. Tom Terrlss will spend several weeks in the south with a' largo cast In filming "The Heart of Maryland." order to inject the real southern spirit and atmosphere into that pro duction. This is an adaptation of development of Crater Lake park. The enlargement' would open to the motorist fine camping grounds, with ample water; roads with excellent trails could be built from Diamond lake to the Crater without great dif ficulty: Diamond lake itself is shal low, offering excellent opportunities for bathing, while fishing abounds. It is ideal from a camper's standpoint. Fishing in Crater lake itself was excellent this year, many large trout being taken by enthusiastic anglers. Smaller game tas been numerous, but bears, always attractive and Interest ing, have eerf scarcer this year than usual. Undoubtedly bear and deer were driven down from the heights into the territory outfiide the park by the snows and killed. The necessity of additional game preserves is there fore apparent." TRAIN SERVICE SUSPENDED Powers Passenger Local in Coos County Out of Commission. MARSH FIELD, Or.. Dec. 6. (Spe cial. Following tne recent visit of Southern Pacific officials to Coos county, during which they inspected the line 3outh to Powers, the regular passenger train that starts from Powers in the morning and finishes the south run - at night, also at Powers, has been suspended. The change was made last Friday, without any previous notice, and a .jjS ; , -a mm David Belasco's famous stage play. Catherine Calvert portrays the lead- Mng feminine role and Crane Wilbur plays opposite her. Rolin Sturgeon will direct Carmel Myera in "The White Peacock Feather." The scenes for this pro duction are laid in New York and Paris. The final exteriors for "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" have been taken by Rex Ingraham. Nine thousand people took part In the great battle scenes representing the second battle of the Marne. Maurice Tourneau Is leaving New York for Los Angeles with many stories arid several new angles for his new picture which he will start as soon as he arrives in the sunny Angel city. Tom Moore, starring in the pictur ization of "Officer 666," says 666 is his lucky number. When he came to this country, from Ireland the number of his cabin was 666, and he won a gold watch once on that number. Director Lloyd has a copy of the Sing Sing Bulletin, -which ridicules the convicts for- crying when they saw "Madame X." "The hard-boiled ones," It says, "sniffled and cried like a bunch of school girls At a canary's funeral." Lloyd Hamilton's 200th comedy will be marked with his appearance in "April Fool." In the "Ham and Bud" series alone he has been seen in 134 single reelers. In addition to his film work, Rob ert Gordon is acting as New York representative- for a Philippine' firm of garment manufacturers seeking to augment, its export trade. Gordon recently completed work on "Three Women Loved Him," and will appear soon in a new release, "The Vice of Fools." t , William Faversham, star of "The Sin That Was His," has been asked' to become president of the Mark Twain fellowship, an organization now in process of formation which aims to keep up interest in the works fo the American humorist. One of the best of the notable Ar sene Lupin stories is "813," by Mau rice Leblanc. This exciting tale has been adapted to the screen, with Wedgwood Nowell depicting the in teresting character of Lupin. Edward J. Montagne is working on the scenario for "Bucking the Tiger," a play by May Tully and Achmed Ab dullah, which was produced last winter. number who intended going through to the logging metropolis were obliged to stop over at Myrtle Point until morning. The cause of this action was at tributed to weakness of the roadbed on the Smith-Powers Loggingi com pany's road between Myrtle Point and Powers, a distance of 20 miles or more. It is probable the train will be returned to the full run as soon as conditions along the road are improved. MILL SALE RUMOR DENIED Reports of Disposal of Grays Har bor Plant Declared False. HOQUIAM. Wash., Dec. 6. (Spe cial.) Sale of the Grays Harbor mill of Hoquiam to the Weyerhaeuser in terests or a price reported more than $1,000,000, to take effect early In Jan uary, was denied today by C. G, Blageiv manager of the plant. Ru mors, have been persistent the last few days that the sale was being ne gotiated. The mill Is one of the largest on the coast. It has a capacity of approximately 750.000 feet of lum ber daily. Recently an eight-hour crew turned out 340,000 feet. The mill is equipped with a hog fuel device for operating a large electrical plant which, to a great extent, supplies power and light to the Grays Harbor Railway & Light company. Modernize and Beautify The Old Home Electrically IUVE M. J. 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Restoration of the war finance cor poration to furnish financial aid to farmers also would be directed In a concurrent resolution presented today in the house by Byrnes, democrat of South Carolina. The senate agriculture committee decided to report the resofution as a committee measure, hoping thereby to save time. Under unanimous con sent under the senate rules the reso lution could be read twice in one day and placed on the calendar for pas sage. " t Senator Norris, Nebraska, member of the agricultural committee, first proposed a concurrent resolution which does not require approval by the president, but other members ob jected on the ground such a resolu tion would not be strong enough. While not anticipating the action of the president, democratic senators nfade clear their intention of voting to override a veto, if necessary. Dire Need In Pointed Out. The senate committee resolution declares that "unprecedented and uji paralleled distress" exists among the farmers because of their inability to market their products at prices equaling the cost of production and that the people of Europe are in "dire need" of these products but not able to purchase because of existing finan cial conditions. The resolution further recites that banks have been unable to extend credit to farmers so they may hold their products "until they can be sold in a fair and reasonable market." Then followed the resolution's di rections, which djeclare: "The secretary of the treasury and the members of the war finance cor poration are hereby directed to revive the activities of the war finance cor poration and that said corporation be at once rehabilitated with the view of assisting in the financing of the ex portation of agricultural products to foreign markets. ' t Credit Extension Ordered. "The federal reserve board is here by directed to take such action as may be necessary to permit the mem ber banks of the federal reserve sys tem, in accordance with law and consistent with sound banking, to grant liberal extension of credit to the farmers of the country upon the security of the agricultural products now held by them by permitting the rediscaunting of such notes of ex tension, at .the lowest possible rates of interest." Representative Sinnott, republican, Oregon, said a wheat man of his state told him that because England re tained a central buying agency it could dominate the American market by buying wheat as a unit. - Opposition to extension of govern ment credit to agricultural interests unless similar relief is provided for other lines of business was expressed today by Chairman Haugen of the house agriculture committete. 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