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The Omaha Morning Bee' —£t:: 1 ' '" tow aftar.—Chapman. VOL. 54. NO. 66. OMAHA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 1924. •' TWO CENTS'* °r?« c«5 ---' _ i i an ■ ' _L Dawes Prcg^ps a "Dawes Plan” as Only \Vay to Solve Farm Problems _ __ — 1 ~~ Parents of Boy Against Execution Father of Franks States He and Wife Both Oppose ^ Death Penalty for Loeb and Leopold. Slayers’ Spirits High By Fnl rental Chicago, Aug. 29.—Nathan F. Leo pold and Richard Loeb slept peace fully In the Cook county Jail tonight. The slayers o Robert Franks believe they have escaped the gallows. They won't know for sure until September 10, when Judge John R. Caverly ordere-them before him to pronounce sentence. Judge Caverly, with all the evidence of the long trial before him, went Into seclusion to study It and reach his deoislon. Those who have followed his career on the bench predict that he will spare the lives of the slayers. Toung Loeb expressed how he and Icopold feel about It today. It was visitors' day at the county Jail. They peered through the bars and talked. •‘We’re not w-orried yet," said Loeb. f'Whatever we get, less than death, we'll have to take, but It would be foolish to suppose we wouldn’t go the limit to avoid the rope. Right now we are wmndering how to withstand the suspense until September 10." Life Sentence Expected. P* Colleague! of Judge Caverly de Clare that he has always been oppos ed to Inflicting the death penalty on anyone who has not the rights of citizenship. He does not regard them as fully responsible and he does not believe the law should hold them fully accountable. They are. In his mind, wards of the statw Were Leopold and Loeb mature men the penalty for their crime would un doubtedly be death by hanging. A sentence of life Is expected to he the severest sentence that will be imposed on the young Slayers. It la expected they will begin serving their "time," with back In their brain the hope that the time will come when executive clemency can _ be sought. With life secure, the light of liberty, though far away, will shine to cheer them through the dark days of their Imprisonment. Jacob Franks, father of the little Bobble, Is not clamoring for their lives. Mrs. Franks, the mother, would spare them, he said. "As the time draws near for Judge Caverly to give his decision I begin to fear the effects a decision to hang may have upon my wife,” he said. “She has always been opposed to eapltal punishment. Franks Opposes Hanging. "I do not know that I will go over September 10 to hear the sentence. I want my conscience to be clear. It Is clear now. I don't want to have any responsibility of taking human life. Whatever Judge Caverly does will he all right with me. I would not criticise a life sentence, really, that Is what I prefer, for I am op posed to capital punishment. "But If the sentence Is hanging, I b| will know that the Judge Is fulfilling s the law. If the sentence should be life the publicity, I believe, will end soon. But If the sentence Is hanging, there probably will he the Insanity hearing, appeals and endless pub licity. And I am tired of that." The hundreds of letters that came addressed to Judge Caverly during the progress of the trial were Inspect ed today. Most of them asked that the lives of the slayers be spared. But sunie, in all earnestness, asked for Jhe death penally'. One of them rend: "With the keenest of Interest and appreciation I read Mr. Darrow's plea before your court. The element of kindness and mercy makes Its deep appeal to all who profess Chrlstianlay; but I question whether er not life Turn to Fags Two, Oolema Two.) f We Have With Us Today 0. W. Alllmtigh, (ipiieml Snles managrr McCaskey Register Company, Alliance, Ohio. Needs for registers or credit files is an Indication that business Is good and the outlook is Improving dally, according to Mr. AJlhaugh, general talesman ager. Mr. Allbaugh travels extensively throughout the United States and has 15 division managers under him who In turn are In charge of *76 salesmen from coast to coast. Graduating from Oberlln college st Oberlln, O., Mr. Allbaugh became as sociated with his present company 15 years ago. The main factory of the register company has 176 men and women cm ft ployed In the office at Alliance. Be sides a number of factories In this country there are factories In Canada and BijsUnd where there has been more demand for registers since the »sar. AGED PAIR DIES IN AUTO CRASH Olivia, Minn., Aug. 29.—J. L. Brown of Iraton, la., 76, and his wife, 65, are dead here today as a result of an automobile accident two miles south of fiere late yesterday. The Browns, said to be well to do retired farmers, were en route from Iraton to Itasca lake to visit two sons who reside there when their car struck a stretch of gravel and left the road. Both were thrown clear of the wreckage but struck the ground with such force that they received internl injuries. Coolidge Lauds Homely Virtues to Fraternities President Endorses Fraternal* ism Because It Attempts to Translate Ideals Into Every-Day Life. Washington, Aug. 29.—Lauding the purposes of fraternallsm, President Coolidge today told delegates to the National Fraternal congress of Amer ica in convention here that true fraternities were “strong reJIances of ordered government, according to public law." Coolidge in his address, delivered from the south portico of the White House, did not mention by name any fraternal order or secret society nor did he touch directly on policies or campaign issues. Outlining the "homely virtues”—Industry, thrift, loyalty, common sense, faith and the golden rule—the president said he endorsed fraternallsm because that spirit attempted "to translate these ideals into daily life and action." Religion is Foundation. "The rituals of nearly all fraternal organizations," he added, “are based upon religion. No true fraternity can rest on any other conception. It is for these reasons that they are the supporters of the true aims of so ciety, strong reliances of ordered gov ernment, according to public law, able advocates of the cause of right eousness and religion, and active pro moters of peace and good will among the nations of the earth.” Coolidge wrote most of the address during his stay at Plymouth, Ver mont, and It dealt at length on his views of the "homely virtues" as he described them. Going to his desk immediately after an early breakfast, which was served when he arrived from the train this morning after his vaca tion, the president put in a busy day and tonight the desk was clear. Cabinet Meeting Held. The usual Friday cabinet meeting was held during the day, the various cabinet members who have been away durinfe the summer Joining with the chief executive In an hour’s session In picking up the threads of busi ness again. Nothing special was con sldered, it was said. It was said the president has no plans for a speaking trip during the campaign and has not received any late reports on the political siftiatlon from William M. Ru^er, chairman of the republican national committee. He appeared much rented from the vacation at his father s home in Ply mouth. 25 NARCOTIC TRUE BILLS OUT Federal grand Jury returned indict ment! Friday afternoon aa follows, after a two-day aesalon on narcotic ch&rgea: Fifteen Omahana, six resi dents of Chadron and four of Norfolk. The men from Omaha who were In dicted were: Harrison Talbott, C. R Ray. John Plowman, Fred Sayle, Wil lie Maxwell, Milburn Turner, B. Har ris, Courtney Henry, Charles Evans, Joseph Coxell, Merle Arlington and Jack Brown. Three more Indictment! will be re turned on casee now under sur veillance et Chadron, according to George Keyeer, aseietant United Ststes district attorney. PRINCE OF WALES ARRIVES IN U. S. Now York, Aug. 29.—The Prince of Wale* arrived on the liner Bcrrngnrla at Quaraittlnc. lower New York har bor, at 2.17 o'clock this afternoon. The prince planned to leave the liner as soon as the customary medi cal Inspection of the veesel rnuld be oompleted, and proceed to Glen Cove, on the north ehore of Long Island, on the feat yacht BJsck Watch. U. S. Silent on Robb. Washington. Aug. 2*.—Stale de partment officials declined today to discuss In any way reports from Mexico City that the Mexican govern ment hse asked the Washington gov ernment if Raymond Ross would bo persona grnfa ss Mexican ambassador to the United States. Held for Robbery. Emil Mortensen, South Omaha, was hound over to district court Friday morning charged with the robbery of the Dan McNulty eoft drink parlor, i Thirtieth and U streets, Mu 1* fcttOMlLfc - V. - - -.sssmT' «r> Giant Blast of Gasoline Kills 2 Boys More Than Dozen Other Per sons Seriously Hurt, Many of Them Fatally, in Pittsburgh Garage. Damage Totals $ 100,000 Pittsburgh, Aug. 29.—Two boys were killed, eight or nine other per sons probably fatally burned and seven others were less seriously In jured late tills afternoon In an ex plosion of gasoline In the garage of the People’s Natural Oas company In Forbes street. The cause of the ex plosion has not been determined. A gasoline tank truck was unload ing 1,500 gallons of gasoline Into a retainer at the gas company’s garage when the blast came. Scenes of wild disorder followed. Windows within a radius of eight blocks were shattered by the force of the explosion and property damage estimated at close to $100,000 was caused. Most of those Injured were standing in an alley and a street near the rear of the gasoline company's plant. Clothing was burned from a great many of those hurt and some were hurled more than 30 feet by the force of the concussion. Passing automo biles wore commandeered to take-the victims to a hospital several blocks away. John Messina, fi and Robert Mo Falls, 7, were the boys killed. Four automobiles in the garage and six In Watson street nearby were de stroyed by the flames which shot out for a distance of 50 feet. Street car and vehicular traffic In Forbes street was tied up and police re serves Were called out to handle the large crowd which gathered near the scene of the accident. Fire lines were established. All in Readiness for World Fliers Reception Planned at Ice Tickle for Airmen After Final Hop Across Sea. By FRANCIS J. TIETSORT, l nlTer.nl Service Staff Correspondent. Aboard t,'. R, P. Richmond. loo Tickle, Labrador, Aug. 29.—<9 P. M.V— Plans for the reception of Lieut*. Lowell Smith and Erick Nelson, the American 'round the-world flier*, when they *rrlve here some time Sat urday, were completed thla morning Ae finally arranged, th* plan now Is to have the Richmond remain at Ice Tickle, which la about three miles from Indian Harbor, while a small seaplane from the flagship file* out to «ea to meet and guide the world airmen to this port. The weather along the route from Ivlgtut here, according to radio dis patches today, I* clearing and It Is now believed the start from Ivtgtut will be made without fall tomorrow. The destroyer* McFarland and Charles Auahume have left Indian Harbor and have already taken tip their respective position* along the rout* over which the filers will com*. The Richmond this morning la con ducting a sort of dresi rehearsal for th* reception of the airmen from Greenland. Signalmen are being ata tloned In lookouts to atudy visibility across Hamilton Inlet In th# direction from which th* filer# will arrive. The Richmond'# »e#plsn# will be sent aloft today to cruise over the Islands lying on the route. COMPOSERS TO BE ITALIAN SENATORS Rom#, Aug. 29.—Th# famous Italian composers, Mascagni and Pueclnt, will be mad# senator* on September 20, a national fete day. according to tbo newspaper Nuevo Pae*. Garbriede D'Annunzio re jected a senator-ship. PLANE FALLS INTO CHANNEL Folkestone, England, Aug. 29.—A passenger carrying airplane fell Into tha English channel thla afternoon off Folkestone. Roata set out at once to pick up the occupant*. They are believed to have been rescued. Married in Council Bluff*. Th* following paraona oMalned mar riage llranaea In Count'll Hluffa yester day: John Hgker Wadsworth. Council Hluffa 13 Nell la H. Rtmcker, Council Hluffa .... 11 Feddo Mob. Fort Crook. Nab.17 Wllllna Monk. Fort Crook, Neb 13 N I* Faraona. fkrafton. N*b . 13 f.lllle K leliiachmldt. Grafton. Nab. ...» 13 f‘hrla Therklldaen. Omaha . 17 l.lllle Wilder. Omaha .1* Clarence W Flgglna, Council Hluffa H Je*ale Viola Pfankuchen. Council Hluffa . 11 John A Ifarnay, Marquette. Nab .... tl Viola May, Marquette, Neb. 13 Clyde R. Thomaa. Unooln ...13 lfid* Aanburg OmaJia II Arohle Raymond Manley. Artntvr Neb UUIsa’ r*arl wullsrais Mail.. Us .ill FORMER OFFICIAL FREED ON BOND Chicago, Aug. 29.—P. J. Dalton, former alderman of Sioux City, ar rested here late yesterday on charges of wife abandonment as he stepped from a train, was released on 21,000 bond today when he won a con tinuance of his hearing until Sep tember 16. Dalton asserted that he will fight extradition. He was alone when taken into custody by Detective Sergeants Guynn and Rowan on a fugitive warrant. Defense Day Not Aggressive Plan, Says Army Chief Hines States No National De fense Plan Effective With out Support of Entire Citizenry. Washington, Aug. 29.—The War department's defense day plans were explained today by MaJ. Gen. John L. Hines, designated to succeed Gen eral Pershing In the i tllce of chief of staff of the army, as in thorough harmony with "our d«»ire for wo-c' peace.’ "Our plans are not secret," he said In an address before a rally of representatives of patriotic and vet lerans organizations. V\e are not u militaristic nation an! our provisions for r!*t?fcnal defense m e not offen sive. They have no hostile object. We have for the first time In our history a sound military policy, a policy Intended to provide for ade quate defense against aggression with the minimum diversion of our economic effort and resources from the paths of commercial and lndua tlal developments. It Is the policy of a peace loving nation. It Is (Its tlnctly defensive, and not aggressive. "Know that a nation which is con stantly in arms, or which spends a predominant part of Its Income or resource* on It* *rmed force*, rigs not progress nor even endure long. But It is no less certain that an un armed and defenseless nation only Invites aggression and disaster through its Incapability of resisting the lmpredtion of an alien will. "No plan for national defense Is worth more than the paper on which it Is written without the mesne for putting It Into effect or without the support and earnest patriotic coop eration of the citizenry of the nation "To this end the department is en deavoring to place Its plans before the country for consideration. It Is for this purpose that the defense test has been devised." HUMAN HAIR ON WOMAN’S CLOTHES London, Aug. 29.—Human hair la the latest assistant to the fashionable woman's tolllette. It is now being used to decorate their coat collars, cuffs sndf even their waists. Latest coat models show long black coats trimmed at the edge* with auburn hnlr, while waists have the hair hung from the edge of the front. HURRICANE HITS VIRGIN ISLANDS By AnnrlttM Press. St. Thomas, Virgin Island, Aug 23 —A severe hurricane with a 100 mile wind struck the Virgin Islands last night and this morning. Trees were uprooted, crops end small craft de mollshed and houses wrecked. There were no fstnlltles reported hut many of the poorer residents are said to havs suffered. FLIERS ESCAPE FALLING PLANE Washington, Aug. 29—Leaping In parachutes from an army airplane that began felling 2,600 feet above the Bolling field today, Lltut. Lannl# Kunti and Private Cog-gin of the army air eervlce, escaped serious In Jury. The plane crashed to ths ground a total wreck. The men de sorted the airplane when the engine went dead. Flight Record Fall*. Strcmy de l’rovence. France, Aug. 29.—Lieutenant Thoret today broke the worlds record for a dmattnn flight In a motorless airplane. He remained aloft nine hours and four minutes. Ths previous record was established at Rosaltsn, Germany last May by Ferdinand Brhultg. who remained aloft In a German englneleas sstl plane for eight hours end 42 minute*. Rebel* Capture Town. Washington. 1>. «.*., Aug 23 Gen Ferre's revolutionary forces have raptured Santa Rosa, a to«n In weal ern Honduras, and are marching on San Pedro, Sula, according to advice* received today hy the State depart ment. The latter town la ona of the most Important business centers In northern Honduras, Inland from Puerto Cortes on ths mstn roe* from the north cosst to Tegucigalpa.. Reichstag Votes for Dawes Plan Government Leaders and Na tionalists Compromise on London Pact; Deputies Conceal Intentions. Ballot Was 314 to 127 By KARL H. VON WIEGAND. By l'nl venial Serrlre fltuff C orrr*pond»*nt Berlin, Aug. 29.—The London pact was ratified by Germany this after noon when the relchstag voted SI4 to 127 In favor of accepting the terms made at the London conference. The vote Insuring the passage of the laws to make the Dawes plan ef fective by the necessary two-thirds majority, came after a compromise between government leaders and the nationalists, who former the prin cipal opposition. The vote was on the so-called "railroad bill," which re quired a two-thirds majority Inas much as It makes a change In the constitution. By Associated Press. Berlin, Aug. 29.—The turn shout by 44 German nationalist relchstag depu ties late this afternoon gave the Marx Stresemann government a comfort able majority In favor of the London reparations agreements. The sensa tional flop by the reactionaries was ostentatiously concealed up to the lime balloting on the railway bill be gnn, both the bank and debenture laws having previously been adopted by rising votes. When the dozen tellers proceeded to hand out the ballots to the na tionalist deputies It was observed that they requested both red and white carda. The red card was s negative vote snd It was exhibited In the plain view of members of other parties and to occuicmts lr. tlso galleries. But scores of opera glasses from the galleries, which followed this clumsy display of legerdemain by the reactionaries, observed the disappear ance of the red ballots under the seats of these deputies, while the white cards, Indicating a vote In affirmative of the question at lsaue. were hastily chucked Into the ballot box. DRUG CLERK HAD $40,000 ESTATE New York. Aug. 29—Some two score old employes of the Hotel Waldorf are enjoying today the un j expected frulta of a friendship that; flourished, for Itself alone, through many years. "You could have knocked me! over with a feather," said one, do j scribing his amazement at learning j that Arthur Fowler, for 33 years a i clerk In ths drug store In one corner of the fRinous old hotel, had left a fortune of 340,000 and that he had willed It, In lots of 3300 to 3500, to his many frtends and associates In j the establishment. John Klllackev, the cashier. ha“l Just finished distributing the gifts. Fowler was a native of England I and left no kith nor kin to share his secret fortune. With ths exception of two bequests to cricket clubs and to "two old English friends," Fow ler's whole estate went to his friends st the Waldorf. TRIO OF BOXCAR SUSPECTS HELD George Kelly, 5002 South Fifty second slreet; Emmett B. Mallon, 4750 Q street, snd L. P. Ismergan. 3217 R street, were arrested Thura dsy by police and rharged with the robbery of a number of C , B. A y. box cars. Their loot Is alleged to amount to 31.600. Ths trio was bound over to district court Friday morning. OMAHA WOMAN IS DROWNED IN LAKE Mrs. Jans Welpton. 60, 3284 Frencls street, wife of S. S. Welpton, was drowned Thursday afternoon at Green lake, near Spicer, Minn. Mr. Welpton and son. Scott, wete with her st the Inke No details of the accident have been received by the sons, Sherman and John Wepton, here. The body will he brought to Om aha Friday evening Imports Decrease. Washington, Aug. 29—The coun try's Imports for July totaled 327* 418,940 against 3247,433,789 for July 1923, n decrease of 3t0.814.829 from the corresponding month last year, (lie Commerce department announced today. Exports for July were valued at 3278.739.329 against 3302,186.0*7 for July, 1928, s decrease of 325.446.698. Stores Close at 1 Monday. Members of the Associated Hetall era have voted to does their stores at 1 Labor day afternoon /-“ Settle the Farm Problem - as Europe’s Problems Were Settled Charles G. Dawes proposes for American agriculture a program for the solution of its difficulties similar to the program adopted for the solution of the difficulties of Europe—a commission composed of those “who by train ing are best fitted to the task. He states that those who have heretofore spoken for the farmers are divided in counsel that any promises short of a complete inquiry, are for vote getting purposes merely. Both these points are covered in Dawes’ speech, as follows: “We make but one promise—that the republican party, utilizing the best minds, and those by training best fitted for the task, will bend its every energy to the study of our agricultural problem to the end that through legis lation or other means, its solution may be accomplished. “Whoever promises more than this is entering into a contract which cannot be filled.” “The difference between an economic and an unwise political settlement of what is to be done for American agriculture, through new legislation is the difference be tween success and failure. There must be most careful consideration of the application of economic principles, and also close calculation of the economic effectiveness of any proposed remedy." _I_/ Just Like Going Home, Says Dawes as He Steps From Train in Lincoln Had Been Looking Forward to Trip for Week?. Declares Neighbor Who Accomp.nies Him: Cheered Again and Again During Morning Speech. By J. T. ARMSTRONG. Staff (orrr.paRdnt of The Omaha Tee. Lincoln. Aug 29.—When Gen. Charles G. Dawes stepped from the train at Lincoln Friday morning, he turned to Mrs. Dawes and, with a smile, said "This Is Just like getting home." —-3 Lincoln Memorial Stadium Crowded as Dawes Speaks Estimated 10.000 More Pres ent Than at Bryan Notifi cation Ceremony; Sackett Opens Program. By P. C. POWFLL* Staff Correspondent of The Omaha Bee. Lincoln, Aug. 29 —Lincoln people took no chances on missing the speeches of Charles O. Danes, repub lican vice presidential candidate, at S this evening. Before i they began pouring Into Nebraska's memorial stadium by the hundreds. Pretty g:rl» met them at the entrance with small American flags. The decorations on th# speakers' stand aroused much admiration. Streamers holding large American flags were suspended from all cor ners of the stand to the end of the stadium bowl, a brisk cooling wind caught th* flags and presented a pretty picture In ths gathering shadows. Hugs picture* of Coolldge and Dawes were suspended over the Si ore hoard. Strong lights were thrown on the pictures, making them easy to see from both stadiums. f Concert at 7. Th* Nebraska state band began a concert at 7. One of the pieces was "Melody." originally a violin solo composed by General Dawes, which has recently been transcribed Into a band score. At 7 45 the west stadium, which holds 15.000. wne filled and th# sast stadlti mwa* nerly filled Newspaper men estimated that at least 10,000 mors gathered to hear Hawes than listened to Rryan two weeks ago. Delegates and alternates to ths re publican national convention at Cleve land were given seats of honor on the spenkers' stand. Other* In the stand were Mrs Edgar R. Penney of Fullerton, national commltteewoman, and C. A. McCloud of Tork. national .tommltteeman. General Dawes entered th# stadium amid loud cheers. Men carried large flood light*, while a* the Dawes party inarched toward the speakers' stand dorens of pretty girl* In white dresses carrying flower# accompanied It. McMullen Speak*. Harry I. Kaokett, chairman of the republican state central committee, opened the program. He desetihed IVtwe* a* "a man who had don# more to promote permanent peace In Ku rope In four months than politician* had don# In four years.” Then Sackett Introduced Mrs. ltd gsr R Psnnsv, who delivered a short address Nest Sackstt culled on Adam McMullen, republican candidate for governor. •‘McMullen Speech." Adorn Mi Mullen's *i**ei h follows ”1 am deeply grateful to our state ahalrman for his kind and generous Introduction. To measure up In even th» smallest wav to hi* word* of commendation, would be more than gratifying. "It Is my pleasant privilege to con fey to our distinguished guest th* assurance that th* republican part In Nsbraaka enters th* present ram Tara M Page Twa, Ceiassa tss.) ■ The republican nominee for the vice presidency made this remark In an undertone, it wa» not meant for the eare of the thousand* who were waiting to greet and cheer him. For General Dawes doe* not believe in injecting sentimentalism into hi* campaign. “General Dawe* consider* his trip to Uncoln a big family party," said MaJ. George A Taddock, one of the general's neighbor* in Evanston. 111. lie has been looking forward to the trip for several weeks. So of course he brought his entire family with him.” In the party besides newspaper men and friends of the general were his daughter. Mrs. Melvin Erlcson, and two adopted children, Virginia and Dana. Worshiped by Friends. The happy faculty of Dawes to in spire almost worshipful loyalty among his associate* was In evidence during the trip between Omaha and Lincoln. Francis Kilkenny, who has been as oooiated with the general for SS years. Is convinced that Dawes is the greatest living man, and has no hesi tation In saying so. "I've known a lot of men.” said Kilkenny, who speaks wlih a slight Irish brogue, "and I’ve been with tieneral Dawes under some mighty trying circumstances. 1 was aid to him In France and I can truthfully say that there Is no living man 1 think more of than the general. 1 never knew a man more liberal in giving credit to other people." Kilkenny's eye snapped with enthu siasm ss he versed this testimonial. W. P. Phalcn cf Evanston, a neigh hor of General Dawes, feels the same way about It. Phalen ha* been a democrat all Me life, but his great admiration and firm friendship for the general has changed his point of view and he is now working overtime to assure the election of Coolldge and Dawes "General Daw es is a Mg man." said Thalen "He and President Coolldge are the sort of men this country needs." Motor Paddock accompanied Gen eral Dawes on his trip to Maine He laughed at reports that Ihe general had been rude to photographers on hie arrival in New Tork. Would Help Anyone. "General Dawes would go out of his way to help any one." he said. "I've seen him do It frequently Everyone In Evanston likes him and inasmuch as Evanston la h:a home that Is the answer. I first got ac quainted with th* general in legion work lie helped .rganliio the Minute Men of the Constitution last year, which, by the way, is a nonpartisan organisation." Asked Mr retails regarding Dawes speech on the Ku Klux Klan d* Itvered In Augusta. Me, Major Pad dock said; "There wa* nothing new In the speech Th# general said th* same thing* In Illinois a year ago." Th# general's Uncoln recaption (Tore te rase Tw* Cnlam* Sls.t I The Weather V Tor >4 houta ondlnf T p m Auitiit 19 r» oolpltattnn imhra and httndr+dtha Total T Total mac* January 1. !•«*!. tlaflrtnnry. 9 |« Hourly 1 omprmt ttroa 9 a w .. ’I It noon ....*..94 9 a m .T» l p m .91 * •. m .... T* Ip w .... 19 * a. m T9 I p m. IT 9am *• 4 p m •• * a. m . . . ff 9 r m 9» 1* a m . . *9 9pm 99 11 i a T9 ? * «u ,li Economics, Not Politics, Is Remedy All Parties Are Striving Hone estly to Serve, He Sayi— Not Political Issue; Only i Careful Study Solution. Other Promises Unsound * The romplete text of Charles G. Dawes' address will be found on Page 7. Pictures of Dawes’ ar rival in Unrein are on Page 9. and a description of his greeting b.v 2."),000 persons on Page 2. -----' Bt Associated Press. Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 2*.—Declaring ths farm situation to be the most serloua economic situation now con fronting ths United States, Charles Q. Dawes, republican candidate for vies president. In an address here to night presented an explanation of the purpose of th# present administration tn th# contemplated appointment of an agricultural commission. "W# make but one promise—that the republican party, utilizing th* best minds, and those by training best fitted for the task, will bend its every energy to th# study of our ag ricultural problem to th# end that through legislation or other means. Its solution may be accomplished." Dawes asserted. '"Whoever promises more than this Is entering Into a contract which can not be filled.” The republican nominee devoted the major portion of his address, de livered here In the heart of th* agri cultural middle west, to th# agricul tural question, taking up th# causes for the recent depression In farm prices, th# remedies recommended, and the prospects for th# future. Need for th# appointment of "an impartial. non-partisan competent j cemmission. under economic guid ance” la Imperative. Dawes said, adding that "the recent Improvement • n the agricultural situation must not be taken as evidence that the farm ers' problem has worked out Its own 1 solution." Equality In Earning*. The problem to be solved, he as serted. resolved Itself Into a ques tion of finding how "equality In earn ing capacity can be secured between igriculture and Industry." This problem he added. arose primarily from conditions resulting l from the world war and foremost among the causes responsible, he de | flared. was unregulated production. Figure# were cited to ehow the in crease In acreage over pre war years, attention was called to the Increase In taxes, the possibilities of extension • of co-operative marketing were d;» j cussed and Dawes then launched Into an explanation of th# agricultural ! commission proposal. ' The mere fact that It Is now pos sible to consider this question when the Industry is not In the trough of i terrible depression, as it was €0 days ago. has Its great advantage^ ' he declared. "It removes that ob j stacle to the gaining of perspective which Immersion in immediate crises 'always Involves In fact, there never was a better opportunity presented I for the proper consideration of con structive measures relative to an in dustry than exists at present, when a terrible experience with Its lessons. 'Is so recent and a demonstration of |the ultimate effects of economic law ; is at the same time before our eye*. Guard Against Recurrence. "Tt t* however, one of the funda mental characteristics of human 1 nature to be much more concerned ' with getting out of trouble than, j when once out of it, to keep from get i ting In again. This we must guard Against, or the opportunity may tie | lost. "The position outlined by the proponent* of agricultural relief U evidence that they regard the pro teettve tariff and restricted imtnlgn, tion more as a moral justification ot ihe demands for agricultural relist ' than aa the cause of the recent de | preeslon. "This Is natural for in the lb-year prewar period, th# surplus of the farmer's products, as at present, was sold In the world market and he bought In a protected market. "Our policy of protection In no way eliminate* the operation of the law of supply and demand within cur own border*, but atmply limit* sup ply from aboard below a certain price let el determined by the Import duty. "That th# protective tariff was somewhat loner then than that now in existence was because It was sufficient to give labor and manu facturing their American market At that time (before the wart the manu facturing costa of production tn Ger» many had not been lessened by the enormous decrease tn the wage* of j labor there, caused hy the degredatto*. of ths mark Inflation of other Karo peen enrrene'e# had not then lessened c-thsr labor cewte In Europe Th* lower tariff then prevented tuinoue j (Pare tv ft,, Is* Cd*m Dee)
