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Newspaper
Wallace Miner
Location
Wallace, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1921
Page
2
The mining industry debate questions the broad revision proposed for mining law. Critics note questionnaires may reflect industry interests, while opposition widens as the bill’s extralateral rights abolition faces strong pushback.
The speaker states that while world history cannot stop human nature or guarantee no future war, a new order will foster peaceful attitudes among nations and end endless war preparations. It will relieve maritime powers of heavy naval tax burdens and reduce the risk of another catastrophic conflict like the recent one.
In President Wilson era Idaho is praised for vast resources and future growth. An editorial, reflecting on a St Maries address welcoming Marshal Foch, argues Idaho’s size and wealth outpace its population. It highlights mines, timber, irrigation, grain, orchards, rivers, power, and landscapes, urging readers to move to Idaho.
From Secretary Hughes opening the conference, optimism grows that a first step toward preventing war will be taken. All delegates accepted the plan in principle, with negotiations addressing Japan and France seeking larger navies and armies. Far eastern questions involving China and Pacific disputes appear on track for settlement, with understandings likely before adjournment.
The speaker argues armaments talks won t cure bankruptcy. Lower defense spending helps but main fix is ending the belief that governments can do everything. Emphasizes individual self reliance and effort to restore prosperity worldwide.
The Republican budget law reduces expenditures for the fiscal year starting July 1, 1922 by about a billion dollars compared with the current year. The saving results largely from the new budget operation, the first prepared under the act. Future years promise further economies totaling hundreds of millions.
Democrats will criticize the special session of Congress but the country with a seven million plurality repudiates them and will view Republicans as doing well given the mess left by the Wilson administration.
The note argues thrift means saving plus investing, criticizing mere saving as inert capital. It cites Postmaster General Hays urging postal savings liberalization to mobilize funds. It warns German industry prices undercut postwar levels and notes Germany absorbing Italian markets, urging a tariff wall to counter competition.
A humorous note on the burro’s role in prospecting contrasted with the automobile era. A Yuba City dispatch recounts Ted O Connor safely fixing a tire blowout during a hill trip when his dismount uncovers an $18 gold nugget, signaling mechanized misfortune for traditional mining lore.
The Tumulty biography of Woodrow Wilson is criticized as too focused on Tumulty’s own importance. The Anaconda Standard notes the biographer acted as if the power behind the throne, yet Wilson often acted independently or with policies decided without Tumulty’s knowledge, undermining Tumulty’s larger-than-life portrayal.
A dutiful citizen dreams of piracy and the sea. He longs for a pirate captain’s daring, the black flag and loot, while his life remains orderly at home and within law.
The Washington disarmament conference trims naval armaments and scraps costly ships. Iron and steel leaders cheer while copper and lead producers view the plan as not disrupting normal industrial use. Copper remains linked to electricity and munition needs, yet non-war demand supports steady output.
Harrisburg Telegraph discusses submarine craft as stealthy weapons and argues for a strong protective navy. It notes critics warn of overreliance on subs, while praising Mr. Balfour's proposals and the offensive potential of submarines in modern conflict.
In Victoria British Columbia a legislative resolution urged total Asiatic immigration limits and asked Ottawa to amend the immigration act. The plea declared the province should be preserved for the European race, reflecting deep racial policy in the era. A stray line about Henry Ford and railroads appears unrelated to the main item.
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