Today
Calvin Coolidge Talks.
Strong, Blunt, Message.
He Knows What He
Wants.
And He Tells You. **
^ By ARTHUR BRISBANE ^
A presidential message, telling
congress what the president thinks
it should do, and over the head of
congress telling the people why the
president thinks he ought to be re
elected, must cover many points.
President Coolidge’s message
deals with foreign affairs, money,
pbohibition, education, our islands,
army and navy, coal, Muscle
Shoals, farmers, the bonus, im
migration, taxes, railroads, mer
chant marine, budget, foreign
debts, world court, negroes, Russia,
highways, forqpts, etc.
All this ground President Cool
idge covers in a message that has
the merit of being free from high
flying oratory, and the greater
merit of being perfectly blunt, out
spoken, unmistakable in its mean
ing.
The president’s message is that
of a man who knowB exactly what
he thinks, and of a man not in the
least afraid to say what he thinks.
The message is courageous, it
will attract to the president many
powerful influences. It will alien
ate some others. It will leave the
soldiers’ organizations openly and
profoundly hostile. It will leave
the farmers doubtful as to the
president’s attitude. It will assure
the ardent support of the very
prosperous class, interested chiefly
in money and believing sincerely
that if you give money the protec
tion that it needs there is nothing
much else to worry about.
It Is a message that will bring on
a very interesting campaign in
1924.
It is a strong message.
You observe first of all that
there is not a word that could of
fend any rich man. The most
important work of all is to cut
down taxation, says the president.
That will please the men with big
incomes. For while they have not
actually been paying the heavy
taxes, it annoys them, even to
think about them.
The president flatly rejects the
bonus for soldiers. That at least
shows political courage, and will
cost many a vote. Perhaps those
that would have been taxed to pay
the bonus will make up for the lost
soldier votes, but that’s doubtful.
The farmer is told that he is
doing pretty well on the whole,
11 of his staple products having in
creased in value from $5,300,000,
000 to $7,000,000,000. As one
farmer talking to another, Mr.
Coolidge tells the farmer he must
vary his crops. The man in North
Dakota would say, “Come out here
and do it.”
The president thinks farmers
will profit “Indirectly” by reduc
tion of taxation. He won’t, when
he hasn’t any income to tax.
On the whole, the farmer must
look out for himself. The presi
dent says, “No complicated scheme
of relief, no plan for government
fixing of prices, no resort to the
public treasury will be of any
permanent value in establishing
agriculture.”
The farmer will recall drastic
government fixing of prices;
freight rates and passenger rates
did a great deal to re-establish
railroads. But apparently there is
one political economy for rail
roads, another for farmers.
The president recommends “re
organization of the freight rate
structure which could reduce
charges on farm production.” He
suggests railroad consolidation, a
most sensible suggestion.
Most important to'the farmer,
Mr. Coolidge says, “Cheaper
fertilizers must be provided,” and
he recommends the sale of Muscle
Shoals. This means perhaps that
he will endeavor to solve the an
noying 1924 Ford problem by
letting Ford have Muscle Shoals
and see what he can do in the
way of producing cheap fertiliz
ers.
The president is against the
league of nations, but in favor of
the world court, “intended to in
clude the whole world.” To some
Americans that will sound like
saying, “I am opposed to smallpox,
but highly in favor of scarlet
fever.” That part of the message
will please Hiram Johnson, and
relieve McAdoo who probably
thinks the people won’t see much
difference between a league of na
tions deciding things for the Unit
ed States, and a world court, set
tling international questions for
the United "States.
All citizens will agree with the
president’s statement, “Our main
problems are domestic problems.”
The average American feels that
foreign problems are the affairs of
peoplo that live elsewhere, and
that includes the world court.
The president’s recommenda
tion of railroad consolidation,
putting all the railroads of a cer
tain region in one group, to be
operated with all the economy and
efficiency of consolidation, is an
excellent recommendation. That
will not be however, as the presi
dent suggests “the final” solution
of the railroad problem.
(Copyright. 1924.)
Baldwin Party
Is Defeated at
British Polls
Defeat of Tories Grows as
Returns Come in—Lloyd
George Re-Elected
in Wales.
By Internatwtiuil New* Service.
London, Dec. 7.—In the face of
their severe defeat at the polls, the
tories announced this evening that
there will be a conference of con
servative ministers tomorrow to con
sider what action should be taken
by the tory government and party.
At 5 o'clock, with only 47 constitu
encies missing, the result stood:
Tories, 248 seats; laborites, 177
seats; liberals, 139 seats; others, 10
seats.
By Associated Press.
London, Dec. 7.—The conservative
majority over all the other parties In
the house of commons was definitely
wiped out at yesterday's general
election.
With 628 seats of the total of 615
accounted for at 4 o'clock this
afternoon, the following could be def
initely stated:
The conservatives will have a ma
jority over any other party in the
house of commons but will lack a
majority over all the other parties.
Therefore Prime Minister Bald
win's government stands practically
defeated, because it would be impo
tent in the face of the combined op
position.
By International News Service.
London, Dec. 7.—As the returns in
the British general election were can
vassed this afternoon, the tide of
tory defeat rolled higher and higher
while the labor party's gains mount
ed. Leaders of the labor party
claimed It would be the official "op
position party” on the floor of the
next house of commons.
The lineup at 4:30 o’clock stood:
Tories, 235 seats; labor, 167 seats; lib
erals, 136 seats; others, 10 seats.
Premier Stanley Baldwin, tory, was
re-elected at Bewdley.
Ramsey MacDonald, laborlte and
leader of the opposition In the last
house of commons, was re-elected
with a majority of 3,612 votes.
Sir H. A. Sanders, minister of
agriculture, was defeated at Bridge
water by W. E. Morse, the liberal
candidate. His defeat will force the
agricultural minister from the cabi
net.
Former Premier Lloyd George whs
re-elected at Carnarvon. Wales.
Lady Terrington. a liberal, was
elected at Wycombe, defeating two
opponents.
The duchess of Atliol was elected
In Perthshire.
The seventh woman elected was
Mrs. Hilton Philipson. a tory, who
was returned from Berwlck-on-Tweed
She was a member of the previous
parliament, having the Beat her hus
band hail unsuccessfully sought,
i Chancellor Davidson of the duchy
of Lancaster, was defeated by a ma
jority of 17 votes.
Frank Hodges, prominent labor
leader, waa elected on the labor tick
ct at Lichfield.
Although 146 districts were still
missing at 3:30 o’clock, It was seen
that a tory majority In the next
house Is an impossibility. At that
hour the torles had 207 seats, the
laborltes 140, the liberals 118, and
the others 10.
The countess of Warwick was de
feated by the overwhelming majority
of 10,000. Mrs. Thomas Wlntrlngham
was elected, assuring at least six
women In the next house.
J. T. W. Newbold, the only com
munist In the last ihouse, was de
feated at Motherwell, Scotland, by
H. Ferguson, a tory.
Former Colonial Secretary Winston
Churchill, undaunted by defeat. Is
preparing to contest a vacant house
of commons seat In Derbyshire.
Viscountess Astor, a tory, and Miss
Susan Lawrence, a lahorlte, were
elected.
By Associated Brens.
London, Dec. 7.—Tho stock ex
change today Indicated that it was
disappointed with the election. Home
rails sold off 1 to 2 points and cor
responding declines were noted In In
dustrials, oil shflres, mining stocks
and foreign securities.
New York, Dec. 7.—Foreign ex
changes broke sharply at the opening
of today's market on British election
return*. Demand sterling broke near
ly 4 dents, to 84.35, and French francs
slumped 10’4 point* to 5.82 cents.
Other continental exchanges yielded
in sympathy.
Mail Pilot Killed.
Sandusky, O., Dae. 7.—H. C. Brown,
33. Maywood. III., United State* air
mall service pilot, who received burn*
and other injuries yesterday morning
when hla plane control broke and his
machine plunged 300 feet to the
ground at Cnstaila, we*t of here, died
at a hospital.
' Express Safe. Stolen.
Norfolk, Va., Dec. 7.—A safe con
taining $3,000 in currency was miss
ing from the express car and the
express messenger was found bound,
gagged and blindfolded when a Nor
folk A Western train reached I’eters
burg tonight.
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Afternoon and Dinner Dresses
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Black, Coco, Lavin Oreen, Turquoise, Tearose and Orchid.
Special at $39.50, $49.50 to $69.50. AH high grade.
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German Emigration to U. S.
Heavy, Official Here Declares
Conditions in Fatherland
Make Many Anxious to
Leave, Yal J. Peter
States.
"Conditions in Germany are a darn
sight worse even than they are pic
tured." said Val J. Peter, official
representative of Germany in Omaha
and correspondent for the section in
cluding Nebraska and part of Iowa
to tho consulate at Chicago. "The
press is just beginning to wake up to
that fact.”
"There Is a great emigration from
Germany at the present time,” he
continued. "Everybody who is able
to leave to escape the uncertainty and
poverty is doing so. Moat of them
come to the United States. The Argen
tine republic is second as a haven
for German immigration. Irately the
Canadian government has been mak
ing strenuous efforts to induce Ger
man immigration to their country.
That Is, the government does not ofli
cially offer inducements, but it is
known that it encourages the efforts
made by others to have the Germans
settle there."
Highest Type to U. 8.
“The United States is receiving only
the highest type of German immi
grant.’’ he declared. “Perhaps this is
due to the fact that the upper classes
are more able to emigrate than the
others. At nny rate, most of those
Who come over can speak English
with surprising fluency. They are
largely between the ages of 21 and
30 years. The great majority are
expert mechanics and proficient in
other trades. As a general rule they
go to work on the farms until they
can And employment at their trades.
This is perhaps the main reason why
Canada encourages German immigra
tion,’’ he said. "For their proficiency
at farming."'
“Of the immigration to the United
States, much comes to Nebraska. Be
cause of existing economic conditions,
the immigration to this country would
be much larger than it is now, if it
were not for the restrictive quota,’*
declared Mr. Peter. “As It is, I ex
pect the quota to July 1 to be filled
between March 1 and 15. The Immi
grants are unanimous in declaring
that conditions in Germany are grow
ing worse from day to day."
“Nebraska Is a favored section for
German immigration." he repeated.
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Boys’ shoes must be chosen
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: T£Z
; Peiev
“In a few months 250 cams to this
district alone. Of these, over half
came through the agency I maintain
here in connection with the Dally
Tribune, which I publish. Every Ger
man who comes here becomes natur
alized.
Many Attend Night Schools.
"In fact, the first advice I give
them Is to file a declaration, announc
ing intention to become naturalized,
with the clerk of the district court,”
he said. “The aecond is to attend
night school and learn English, if
they do not know It already. A great
many of those who attend our night
schools here are of German birth.
According to Peter, not much Inher
itanee money passes between the
I'nited States and Germany. "Much
of the German owned property In
America which was confiscated dur
ing the war is still in the hands of
the alien property custodian.” he
pointed out. "As regards our consul,
Germany does not maintain one west
of Chicago. The highest ranking re
presentative Germany haa ever had
in Omaha is a correspondent who is
responsible to the consul at Chicago.
1 have not exeeutivo power and mere
ly carry out the instructions of the
central office. I help the consul find
heirs, and carry out other quasi con
sular duties, though personally I have
no official power like the vice con
suls here. I may act as a medium for
those wishing passports, but I my
self may not Issue them. We have
no offlc^tl records of the number of
GermanT>orn living here, hut I should
Judge that there are quite a few of
them.
Mr. Peter was reticent when asked
about his own life. "That Isn't neces
sary," he declared. All he would say
was that he came to America when a
boy. Mr. Peter, besides being the
publisher of the Omaha Dally Tribune,
also maintains German language pa
pers In Towa, Lincoln. Kansas City
and St. Joseph, Mo. “The Dally Trl
bune Is the largest German paper
west of Chicago,” ha said.
Bill to Dissolve Reichstag.
Berlin, Dec. 7.—After having voted
all three paragraphs of the govern
ment's "full power bill," the relch
stag last evening decided.to postpone
voting on third and final reading of
the measure until Saturday.
After adjournment Chancellor
Marx Informed the German news
paper men that President Ebert had
given him authority to dissolve the
reichslpg. The chancellor said he
considered the possibility of passing
the measure by the necessary two
thirds majority had not been exhaust
ed. and that therefore h# would de
fer any action until after ths ballot
ing Saturday.
Coolidges Entertain.
Washington. Dec. 7.—The White
House soclay season was opened last
night with President and Mr*. Cool
idge entertaining the members of the
cabinet at dinner. The guests num
bered about 40._
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All oilier Coals sltarplvj reduced
Continuing Our Sale
Beaded Georgette
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*
These dainty new creations, which ex
press the style trend for the early spring,
are meeting with much approval. Shown
in all the pastel shades as well as navy
and black. Heavily beaded and en
hanced with trimmings of flowers and
bits of fur.
There are Dresses for the Dance,
Dinner Wear and Evening Wear
GIFT SWEATERS .
m endless variety
Units Brothers' showinjrs are re
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front toft wools to rich thread silks.
Every color, every desired style.
Most attractive prices prevail.
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Blow to Dairying.
Spokane. Wash., l>ec. "■—Testi
mony that alfalfa haw growers of
central Washington and Oregon are
operating at a loss and the dairy in
dustry Is being greatly restricted be
cause of the Increasing cost of hay
growing, was submitted to an Inter
state Commerce commission hearing
yesterday on freight rates on grain
and hay.
Jj. A. Hunt, sales manager for the
Northwest Huy association, Yakima,
Wash., argued that freight rates on
hay should be lowered from 12.50 to
$1.50 a ton.
Martha Allen
PROBLEMS THAT PERPlJiX.
By MARTHA ALLEN.
HEKE’S a girl whose beau asked
her for a loan of $50 and she
doesn’t know what to think of
him. "He claims he loves me and
Intends to marry me," she writes.
"He Is working but I am not working
at present. I think alot of him but
don't know what to do."
Few men have such lack of pride
that they will ask a girl for money.
Such a man must be very selflsh and
lacking in character. No girl should
lend a man money. Any man who
will humble himself to ask for money
Is not the kind to depend upon for re
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“Expression
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Madame Antoinette’s last
lecture will be conducted
especially for the busines?
woman. Madame will dis
cuss the correct in dress,
and will display her selec
tions with living models.
3 O’clock
Millinery Section—Fourth Floor
Patent Leather
Cats
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Roguish - faced, dangling
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The larger sizes are
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Saturday
11-inch size - - -49c
15-inch size - - $1.00
20-inch size - - $1.95
Street Floor
Greeting Cards
The sending of cards at the |
Christmas season is a most de
lightful custom—a thoughtful
expression of friendship and .
esteem.
We have a very satisfying dis- i
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Each card is pleasingly engraved, j
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Orders for Engraving Must Be
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Today.
turn of the money. He Is the kind
who goes to the girl'* titends and en
emies and tells them she was so in
fatuated with him that she offernd
him money to help him along. Never
trust such men. They are sure to
come track at you with eome such
He when they are caught, when It Is
known he took the money.
To prevent trouble, don't encourage
It. Any girl who wreakens to auch an
extent as to hand out money to a
man is in for her share of difficulties.
She will be misunderstood, blamed
and talked about In a contemptible
way if she gives such a rnan oppor
tunity to have something like that
to hapg over her head, although she
may be perfectly Innocent.
Of course, this man may have been
In such straightened circumstances
that he was desperate but if he loved
the girl he would starve before he
would ask her for money. He would
want the girl to think well of him
and that Is the last way to go
about it. Forgiveness mffy be In
order In this case but the man's mis
take doesn't seem to be the right
step toward happiness for the girl.
She will have to take a firm stand
and battle with his weaknesses foi -
ever. It would seem easier to break
now than later with this man.
I'erile: The two forms, the MWs
Clarks and the Misses Clark, are both
used, but the latter Is more common.
Home authorities say that when a
numeral precedes the title, the name
should always be varied, as the two
Miss Clarks.
Jane: In your letters only ubb the
hyphen to Join the parts of compound
words and between syllables when a
word Is divided. You might use a
dash for a pause in your sentence,
but a comma Is more correct.
F. T.: In the style centers in the
east and abroad skirts are worn
shorter than last year. But wear the
length that is most becoming to your
height, no matter what the style.
R. H.: Spats are still worn by some,
but the fancy woolen hose seem to be
worn by the majority of w^omen this
winter. _ _
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Annual Pre-Christmas
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700
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$1.95
Saturday
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An annual event from which the women of Omaha
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Every one of the 700 pairs is from our regular
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Black, White and Colors
Street Floor
Thompson-Belden & Company
Our Department of
Women’s Apparel
Announces
Reductions
on practically every garment. You will find
the loveliest of evening gowns, afternoon
gowns, semi-formal dinner gowns, street
frocks, woolen frocks, tailored black satins,
wraps, coats, sports coats, fur capes, coats
l and wraps.
For Madame
and for
Madamoiselle
Silk overblouses and sweaters are re
duced 20 per cent; other apparel has
been remarked proportionately.
If You Wish
Mademoiselle Antoinette will help you
with clothes perplexities you may have.
Third Floor 1
Thompson-Belden & Company
Boys ’ Peter Pan
All Wool Suits
.1 Reduction of More
Than One-Half
W ell tailored little suits made in Oliver
Twist and Middy styles, with pants full'
lined. Sizes 3 to 9 years. They an
washable, too. a most important feature
to mothers ot small boys.
Oliver Twist
and
Middy Styles
Made of
All-Wool Tweeds
and Jeraeys
Aiits that readily sold for more than
twice Saturday’s price.
Second FU»oi