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ALBANY, OREGON, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9
. BREAKING THE DEADLOCK'
- Lord Grey, whose mission to the United States seemed
a failure, may really be the means of- breaking the treaty
deadlock at Washington.' His letter to the London Times
has done much to clarify public opinion in both countries
and speed up official action.
As a result of that generous and statesmanlike utter
ance, the British and Americans understand each other's
viewpoint better. The British begin to see more clearly
that there are real difficulties constitutional and traditional,
in the way of full American acceptance of the treaty as it
stands: that creat numbers of Americans are sincerely desir
ous of promoting the cause of world peace and helping less
fortunate nations out of their troubles, and have been in
fluenced by conscientious scruples rather than selfishness
and indifference. Americans, on the other hand, are more
' inclined to admit that Great Britain may not b! trying to
"put something over on us," but that the British may really
be moved by motives as disinterested, or nearly so, as our
own.
dominant peoples of the world, the standard-bearers and de
Thc importance of this better understanding cannot be
overestimated. The English-speaking peoples arc today the
fenders of civilization. If there, is to be any better order in
the world hereafter than there has been in the past, it will
come through the co-operation ol the. United Mates and
Great Britain with her self-governing possessions. Together
with mutual conhdcncc and good-will, we two may be able
to fashion the world after our own desire. The task will be
long and hard, but it is possible. Apart, in mutual distrust
and rivalry, we should only hinder each other's efforts alike
for self-development and world-development. It hostile, we
might destroy each other as Athens and Sparta, the leading
1 Greek states, torch-bearers of ancient times, destroyed each
other.
The good effect of Grey's letter, and the comment fol
lowing it in both countries is already noticeable in the Sen
ate. It may serve to harmonize the Senate and to bridge
the gap between Senate and President. There is a better
prospect of action than there has been for months action
that will enable the United States to enter the League of
Nations on a self-respecting basis and with the respect of
its associates.
SUFFRAGE IN FRANCE
Maybe France, with all her supposed backwardness in
matters concerning the political rights of women, will yet
beat the United States to woman suffrage.
A suffrage bill introduced in the Chamber of Deputies
by Jules Guesde, the Socialist leader, is said to have the sup
port of nearly all the party groups in the Chamber, and is
therefore pretty sure of passing. It is a thorough-going
document. It provides that "all registered dispositions
establishing the inferiority of women as compared with men
are hereby suppressed," that "women are admitted to benefit
by all laws which hitherto have applied only to men," and
that "all future laws wil laffcct the human being without dis
tinction of sex.
That last provision is especially noteworthy. When
there are no laws permitted except laws that "affect the
human being without distinction of sex" it will certainly be
a recognition, at last, that "women are people." And in
France, too, without any suffrage movement worth mention
ng! It is to marvel, and there is something new under the
sun.
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Secretary Daniels and Admiral 81ms
Wc hold no brrif for Bocrtary of
the Navy Dnnlcls. Perhnpi Admiral
Kilns is telling the truth, the whole
truih and nothing bull the truth.
Nevertheless, It is w!l for thoe who
arc reading the attacks on the see.
reiory to keep in mind a few fjc.s
which cannot be controverted.
Daniels incurred I ho everlasting
vnmily o all the militarists vh-n he
undertook to democrat! the Ameri
can sailor to win a cominUtionbdero
can navy. When he went Into office
it was more difficult for an Ameri
can sailor to win a commission in
the navy of the republic than it was
for an English sailor to win a com.
mission in the navy of the empire.
Daniels gave the enlisted man a
chance, and even etiabliihed schools
aboard ship in order that the sailors
might be prepared to take the ex
aminations.
Daniels drove booze out of the navy.
When he entered the cabinet it was a
Vrry serious offense for an, ordinary
uilor to take intoxicants aboard a
wurship, but an officer could get as
drunk as a lord and nothing was said
about it Daniels took the position
that if it was a good thing to have
sober sailors, it would be a better
thing to have sober officers, and so
he issued his famous order making
the navy dry. Of course the officers
were resentful.
Daniels put an end to the graft in
naval contracts, and he, did It with
out any auistance from Admiral Sims
or any oiher irraduate of AnnaDolis.
The Navy department had called for
bids on a big contract. Three Amcri.
om steel plants submitted proposals
which were identical to a penny. Dan
iris threw them out on the ground of
collusion and called for new bids.
Then be got in touch with an English
firm and induced it to submit on offer.
When the bids were opened the next
time the Americans were still stand
was about twenty-five per cent lower
than the American offer.
The English did not get the con
tract, but the Amerieun profiteer
were compelled to reduce their bids
to th'i ruhi figures. This sort of thine
was not calculated to make Daniels
popular among naval contractor.
We do not hold a brief for the
Secretary. It is no: necessary. He
is one of the best two-handed fighters
in public life, and we are prepared to j
wager at least one yeir'i subscrip-
lion to Labor that lie will make things
interesting for his enemies before !
the last shot is firrd in the struggle
which is staged before the Senate
bor, Washington, D.C
Comments of the
State Press ,
Tax May Increase 100 Per Cent
If all the millage tax measures that
are to be voted on by tha people at
the special election on May 21 are
passed, the state tax levy next Decern
ber will exceed the levy made In De
cember 1919, not by a mere 6 per cent
but by more than 100 per cent. This
is the opinion of state officials who
are connected with the financial end of
tha state government Salem States
man.
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Tobacco vs. Onions
They will have to trot out another
objection to tobacco than its odor to
get away with their campaign. That
battle cry will only rally tha onion
eaters to the nicotine standard and
there ia an army of them. Oregonian.
No Leadership
As a matter of fact, thia nation has
limped along for more than a year
without leaderchip. . In important
reconstruction questions, we have had
nothing but vaccillating policies with
barren results due entirely to lack of
leadersh ip. Telegram.
RUGS, RUGS,
RUGS
They have just arrived and represent the lat
est designs in rugdom. These prices you will find
extremely inviting and you'll enjoy visiting our
big display, for you will be sure to find just the
Rug you are lookng for. We would advise early
selection, while the display is large and so many
styles are being shown.
The Selection Include
Velvets Brusselb ,
Axministers Tapestry
Klearflax Wool and Fibre
Choose while the display is complete
Fortmiller Furniture
Company
May Have Tumble .
Just as the people had given up
hope of relief from the high cost of
living, the unexpected happens and a
big tumble In prices seems assured
within a short time, as a result of the
collapse of the foreign exchange
market. If thia condition continues,
exports to Europe will cease for the
greater part, until America begins
buying is sufficient quantities so as
to reestablish the foreign exchange
Baker Herald.
America The Cause
With America still aloof from the
League of Nations it is not surprising
that the Germans are obstinate about
complying with the allied demands.
East Oregonian.
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Scudders, "Medium t 60c
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Uncle John, Large $120
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Today's Calendar
of Sports
Racing
Winter meeting of Cuba-American
Jockey Club, at Havana.
Winter meeting of Business Men's
Racing Assn., at New Orleans.
Automobile
Opening of shows at Nashville and
Salt Lake City.
Baseball .
Meeting of joint rules committee
of the major leagues, at Chicago.
American association schedule meet
ing, at Chicago
Three-I league schedule meeting, at
Chicago.
Boxing
Benny Leonard vs. Johnny Dundee,
8 rounds, at Jersey City. .
Johnny McCarthy vs. Fred Murphy,
10 rounds, at San Francisco..
Jack Sharkey vs. Young Dyson, 12
rounds, at New Bedford.
Patscy Cline vs. Louis Bogash, 12
rounds, at Bridgeport, Conn.
Joe, Lynch vs. Lousiana, 6 rounds,
at Philadelphia
Johnny Summers vs. Joe Jackson, 6
rounds, at Philadelphia.
Victor Ritchie vs. Little Bear, 6
rounds, at Philadelphia. -
Realty
Canadian Landa
LOANS AND INSURANCK
Geo. Taylor '
Corner of Second and Broadalbia
Bell 52J) Horn M7S
The Tire Hospital
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Every Tire Must Stand our
test before it leaves our ahop.
All Work Guaranteed
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ADITORIAL 1
People wonder why sucessful men arp "cessful. Thv wonder why they
have made their declining years, years of retrospection in which they may
enjoy memories of their fruitful pasts. And people wonder in the same
way why some stores are so successful. They wonder wherein lies the sec
ret" of remarkable growth. It's no secret at all. After all is said and done,
earthly philosophy resolves itself into an equation of values. Literally,
without exception, there are couplets all through nature, and compensa
tion is a certain and ever visiting thing. He who serves most serves best,
and he who serves best is best repaid. The man whose life is most full of
those things which make for happiness and content, you may be sure has
cast his bread upon the waters. He gets from life what he puts in. And so
it is with a store. We give you more for your money. Again, like bread up
on the waters, the profits we divide with you come back to us in greater
volume.
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THE DAWN OF SPRING STYLES
The correct apparel for women, misses and children is now arriving in
our garment section on the second floor.
To care for this early demand we are assembling the most recent crea
tions in advance styles, showing the predominating influence of the new
notes. ,
There are some beautiful gowns in the newest colorings and fabrics such
as p-eorjrettes, jerseys, foulards, tricolettes, taffetas and satins. -In
the skirt section you may find the new White Jersey Fabric used in
the making of lovely skirts. Light and novelty colorings. Also satins and
baronets.
Of course we have New Suits. Sport Jersevs in the heather mixtures. Ev
ery new style and all of the much-wanted colorings and materials.
OUR TRAVELING GOODS SECTION
Has just been replenished with a large collection of New Goods
SUITCASES in matting, fiber, fabricord and leather. . . . $1.25 to $16.75
TRAVELING BAGS in Keratol, Naugahyde, Fabri
cord and leather $3.50 to $21.50
TRUNKS covered with Fiber, Steel or Canvas
STEAMER TRUNKS $13.50 to $25
DRESS TRUNKS $11.25 to $35
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