noagvT"i wvw.ntvnvf mnuT, Avavtr to,
J
4
the pooplei of Euros mr
-jjl PI
'at if trim f&ir
proper share of tht bnrdaa 4 Mtw
their yoliuosi. financial and cossomic
problem in t eouraajwoiu, auristsytjory
AjMDWBiriean Sajsmess Mien
Cifc:-l, . III lk s.t;.M iTODPHOItn irirr ---nsasaasalw ff. Pi
-esassssssnasspT""-- ..j - ' s -r-.t- H ' . f I
t W DURING THE LIBERTY LOAN DftlUES oil V V i ft V-) W 5
EDUCPTIOrlflL
flOOM MEETIMG
FOI3WORKER3 IN fl
010 PMCniCON iriOUSTIilflL PLANT- lrdoix should
,HPJE R50UnaE DEBL B0 GflHMT OME IN RETUfiN
By Francis H. Sisson
Vice-President Guaranty Trust
Company of New York
Now that the menace of war is part,
we face the new menace of peace.
From the idealism and the sacrifice of
consecrated and united effort to see a
world-wide reaction to selfishness,
freed, sectional and class interest.
Practically every major element of our
body politic is militant as a class. Each
b seeking to protect and promote its
- class interest in some manner, through
some form of organization, by propa
ganda, threat or influence.
In view of this far-reaching aw!
rapidly (Trowing movement, the
thought quite naturally is suggested
that business men of the United States
also should organize and co-ordinate
their common interest! not, however,
lor selfish reasons but from the broad
viewpoint of the economic welfare of
the country, and, directly or indirectly,
of all classes
As the basis for the first plank, of
1 platform for the business men of
America let us consider that the guid
ins principle of our part in the World
War was the destruction of autocracy,
and that the principle carries with it
I larger significance than the mere de
throning of kings So, today we
should no more endure autocracy in
Washington, for instance, than in Ber
lin: no more in labor councils thai.
capitalistic circles; no more among
farmers than among bankers.
AMERICAN TROOPS LRMDING
INULS0IUOSTOI4T0 PROTECT
GMErilCflN INTERESTS IM RUSSIA
-VOEflREWITHDRflWING OUR.
BRMED FORCES FROM EUROPE
OUT THE U.S. SHOULD CONTINUE
ITS MORAL AMD ECONO M IC
EFF0fiT5 fOtt WORLD PE0CE
As a second plank, let us advocate
a just return, fair treatment, and a
proper voice in determining the work
ing and living conditions for labor. But
we should also demand as mucji for
labor, and drive home to labor the
fact that it cannot expect these re
sults unless it stimulates production
and gives a fair day's work for a fair
day's wage; that labor cannot prosper
at the expense of the majority of our
people; that it cannot prosper unless
it puts its shoulder to the wheel and
helps every other class to prosper:
that labor will bring hardships on it
s'.
fl BIG AMERICAN RaiLVVflY TERMINAL -THE
ROODS MUST BE ENABLED TO
INCREASE SUCH FACILITIES TO PRO'
UIDE FOR THE COUNTRY'S GROWING
BUSINESS '
RED CROSS WORKERS CARING FOfi
INFANT UlCTIMS OF RUSSIA'S
DOLSHEUIK REGIME- IT IS IMP
E.ROTIUE FOR OMEtllCA TO AUOlD
THE ECIIL3 OF RADICALISM
self and ail other classes so long as
it permits the country to suffer from
under-production. .
The railroad plank should make
clear to alf classes and interests that
the continued prosperity of the nation
is contingent upon the public obtain
ing efficient service and as soon as
possible. The railroads must be al
lowed to earn enough to provide it;
to equip themselves efficiently, and to
expand their facilities.
The platform of American business
men should advocate Government rec
ognition of the fact that we cannot ex
pect American dollars to seek invest
ment abroad unless they are accorded
the protection of the American flag
and the co-operation of the United
States Government. A policy of eco
nomic and financial imperialism on
the -part of the United States Govern
ment, of course, should not be toler
ated, for such a policy would inevit-
-1.1 f I . i : . . a I n .
imy mu w wimcai imperialism, mil
the Government's moral support
sho-iTd be granted freely to our citi
zens legitimately engaged in develop
ing the resources and Industries of
other countries. It will not be neces
sary to continue our military opera
tions abroad, but our Govrnment can
continue its moral and oeonontic fight
for world-wide peace, even after the
adoption of the Anal peace terms.
In facing the European ftnatipa.
let our platform seek to make dear
to Fiiropr that America ii glad and
willing to lend a hand in helving Eta
rope rehabilitate itself, but insists that
Oar platforsB aboold endeavor to im
press a poo. the American people the
full significance of toe exchange situa
tion, and the barrier ft creates abroad '
against our products an invisible tar
iff that is higher than any tariff before '
the war. It would point out to those
who derive joy from this state of af
faiis, because Europe's increasing in
ability to buy our products at prohib
itory prices may throw upon our home
market quantities of goods that would
otherwise be exported, and thereby re- .
dnce some prices temporarily, that
they forget that a precipitate decline
in prices of commodities generally
would be disasterous; that a rapidly
falling market for farm products, for
instance, would mean demoralization
in our agricultural industry, which is 1
our basic industry, and that that would
inevitably react unfavorably upon all
business m the country.
Greater production and leu con
sumption afford the only true solution
of the high cost of living problem. But,
with a world-wide scarcity of aft essen
tials, Europe must be enabled to in
crease her production vastly or there
will not be enough of the necessaries
of life to meet demands. And Europe
cannot accomplish that feat unless she
can obtain adequate quantities of food,
fuel, raw materials, and machinery in
this country, particularly daring the
critical period.
While our platform should insist up
on demobilization of Government in
terest and activity in business, fi may
be advisable eventually for our Gov
ernment to reverse its present policy
and make grants, through existing or
newly created agencies, for financing
our export trade, provided that such
credits be expended in the United
States for American products. This 1
could be done without tnrreasing our
tax burden and without draining the
investment market of capital needed in !
industry, if the Government would re- '
adjust its expenditures from a war to
a peace basis; If the Government
would set the example in thrift that it
has preached to its citizens.
Our pnttorra would lay stress oa the
imperative need for the conservation ot
war credit resourses and for the divert-
ng of capital and credit for specula
tive, unnecessary ventures to legiti
mate, essential business. It should ad
vocate the strictest economy oa the
nart of the Government, and the ad
option of a proper budget system. If
we are to speed up industry to the
productive capacity demanded in this
critical period, the unjust and onerous
taxation now imposed on business in
terests and capital must be lightened.
To continue during peace-times the
taxation of business profits on a war
basis will inevitably injure business
and industry beyond reparation.
One of the most argent reforms in
oar present system of taxation is the
repeal of the excess profit tax This
tax, m its present form, though prob
ably justifiable as a means of raising
revenue, for the prosecution of the
war, is both unscientific in principle
and economically unsound.
We see rising op all over the world
a tide of radicalism, which has affected
every form of business opportunity and
business service; and unless business
men attempt to understand and interp
ret, and, by the grace of God, guide
that radicalism into the right channels,
it will affect the fundamental values ol
everything in which we deal
CASTOR I A
For Infants and Childrea
In Use For Over 30 Years
HOVTUKnjf PACIFIC TRAIN
. . WltKCKED BY K.i'IX)8IOX.
Always bears
the
Sigutuic of
"EUtHITrTI, SniPHlSE.
?',."'?" '"JUr having I'nt
ifr mT! . F1",!r '"" in
Jj1' to t-ko the place t.f
timy now gt in
lh...- ii ins any or
re ;!fr,,:"hle J-wnlslUe tire
olii ","lt way rrom your
5r!.i V",1. bv having Unl-
v, hlU installed In your
I in V" ou m," h mr" m
ol ,"",V':"I,"1 " ln doubt
b'.n hi? that now and have
tlm! !"K ',,n " 'on
ite Wonarntt an3
,'l;lng on I'nlver-
for n..o-t.. i l""lr i-ranKlln
"t .y,:"r"- '
thin ; ' "K.uii i"r a
15..5-' nlveri.nl Tire Plll.r
.Wg"i'V! ii0"'"00 n,lle- and Is
H'ler Service Stn, Corner
CAItl, OIIMAX, Manager
UtO
Of
nuld
any-
Is
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 18. The
Southern Pacific main line to Port
I land has been cleared and trains
i were running without delay today
following the explosion of 1,000
' cases of dynamite and other pow
; tier on a tfreight train yesterday.
The explosion occurred near Greg
lory north of Dunsmulr, Cal. The
powder cir and the two cars ad
joining In a train of 42 cars were
blown to fragments, but no one was
Injured. The explosion cut the
train In two and engines, which
were attached to each end, pulled
the remaining cars to safety. The
cause of the explosion was to be
determined at an Investigation In
progress today.
4 Medicine I
TRY this approved rem
edy. Just the tonic for
nervousness, sleeplessness,
depressed feeling, loss of
nppetitc, digestive troubles,
brain fag, cr abw recovery
from influenza and kindred
ailments. A tonic, alterative
and diuretic for blood and
nerve disorders.
Progress Made In
Reclaiming Lands
The progress made in reclaiming
lands included ln Oregon projects
investigated jointly by the state and
U. S. reclamation service, is a mat
ter of considerable satisfaction . to
State Engineer Percy A. Cupper,
who so expresses himself In a report
to I' E. Weymuth, chief englueur
of the V. S. Reclamation Service,
Denver, Colorado. These co-operative
Investigations have been made
under a contract entered in to be
tween the state and the secretary
of the Interior on Muy 5. 11113, fol
lowing the appropriation of IjO.OUO
by the Oregon legislature In con
, nectlon with the fiederal govern
; ment. Projects Investigated under
i this contract Include the Deschutes.
Ochoco, Malheur, Silvor ljike, Silver
Creek, Harney Dasln, Talent, Med
iford and Eagle Point projects.
' Funds expenaed in the Investiga
tion and preliminary survey of these
projects It is pointed out, are re
turned to the state and federal gov
ernments by the districts, when they
are developed and the funds are In
' turn used in the investigation ot
other sections susceptible to reclam
ation through Irrigation.
At the present time there are
only $1,380.63 remaining ln the
state fund.
Comme
rcial Abstract Co.
(Incoi-imrated)
Under New Management
McCI.IXTOCK, President
L. McCIXNTOCK, Vlce-lresldent
I.. E. McCMSTOCK, Secretary.
tracts, Insurance, Maps, Notary Public
"I Service IVpendable Work
Reasonable Price
iktSsTasssssssraM
Jto ate and Savings Bank Building
- ' nOSEBL BO, OBEGOX.
TONIGHT OXLY, 8:15 SHARP
Side is Itoported
Rice and Rice report the sale of
the 200-acre if arm on Red Hill,
known as the Langdon farm to A.
J. Lilburn. our local house furn
isher. This farm lays between Oak
land and Yonralla and Is a very
productive farm, with GO acres of
fruit, 35 aeres of which is bearing
prunes. This lays In one of the
most productive prune and walnut
districts ln the county. Mr. Ltlhnrn
Is certainly pleased with his pur
chase and has taken possession. He
will add to his holdings by improv
ing same.
Senator Eddy
Claims an "Edge"
SALEM, Ore., Aug. 19. Senator
B. L. Eddy of Roaeburg said here
today that he has more votes pledg
ed for the presidency (if the next
state senate than his opponent, Roy
V. Rltner of Pendleton, and that he
has more than an even chance with
the members who have not pledged
themselves.
"The Kitner camp shot too high
ln claiming that Kitner has thirteen
votes pledged to his support," said
Senator Eddy. "Indications now
are that I have thirteen votes pledg
ed In my favor, while Ritner has
eleven. Relative to the six unpledg
ed votes, I feel sure that I have
more than an even chance with
Rltner.
"There was a time when I had
more of the senators for me than
both Ritner and Banks. When
Banks pulled out of the fight and
went to Kitner, while Mosar and
Farrell off Portland, and Bell of Eu
gene, also went to Rltner, my Pend
leton opponent made quite a gain,
but I fenl safe In saying that I am i
still leading him. It is a hard, close
fight, but a clean one, with friendly
feeling on both sides."
Senator Eddy declared Rltner
will not have the solid support of
the Eastorn Oregon senators.
feet (wires a Dally Chronicle cor
respondent), and It can throw an
eight-Inch shell between seventy
and eighty miles, ln consequence
the extraordinarily high velocity of
the projectiles the gun will need
rellnlng at frequent Intervals.
, An earlier gun of this type was
delivered to the Government after
the signing ot the ArmUtWe.
IiEI)l( El) FAIIK OIVEX.
The usual concession of a cent a
mile has been accorded again to
members df the Grand Army of tht)
Republic and the Women's Relief
corps and their Immediate families
who desire to attend the annual
convention at Indianapolis next
month. Tickets at the reduced rata
will be sold only to those holding
certificates of membership, accord
ing to announcement made by Port
land railway officials. Sale data
will be September 13 to 17 and
tickets, which must be validated at
Indianapolis, will have a final re
turn limit of October 14.
.NEWEST "IlfO BERTHA"
SMOOTH EKiHTY MILES,
liONDOX, August 19. The fact
that a super "Big Bertha" la being
built at Vleker's Sheffield works Is
made known. Its length Is eighty
BO-7JVl.no. Pins Tax.
SEATS NOW ON SALE.
LADIES, MAKE YOUR
$5.00
LOW
SHOE
SALE
DOLLAR
DO DOUBLE DUTY
$5.00
LOW
SALE
For Friday and Saturday Values to $l'J.BO, special price 95.0O
See our windows.
ROSEBURG BOOTERIE
rani snrsv
kM Tit at Sall.fr mm KM Tr Feet
Hss vn vms swawir wrti ia
FEBKUII BLDU. CSS ST. atORUCBO.
The Ideal
Combination
floodyear All-Weather casings and ftondyear Heavy Tourist
tubes.
Put them on your Ford, Maxwell, Chevrolet or Port, and glva
yourself the greateat tire satisfaction to be had for the money.
We now have a good stock of Goodyear Clincher casings In .
these smaller sites. Three styles. Each, we believe, the best
tire of Its kind to be had at the pric.i.
Also Regular and Heavy Tourist
tubes in all sites.
Come In and see these new tires.
Let us show you what real Goodyear
SERVICE Is.
CA.L0CKW00D MOTOR CO.
Authorised Ford and Fordaon Dealers
Roseburg, Oregon
They Are Beat, But They Cost Ko Mop
Onnilyasw Heavy Tourist Tubes
5 ;
u-'i