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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1921
Page
11
President Harding convened the new cabinet and the Vice President to align on reducing duplication and saving public funds. Officials pledged to surrender some authority for the public good while maintaining presidential veto power. The group, energetic and earnest, aims to prove deserving of public trust through tangible achievements.
The piece argues that foreign readers misread the U S constitutional system and the balance of powers between Congress the President and the Senate in treaty making It notes the wartime decision to join Europe to respect checks and balances and warns against isolationism while hinting at boxing references and political figures.
The text urges Americans to gift Mme Curie a gram of radium during her May visit, valuing it at $100,000 for its potential to advance science. It commends the Secretary of Commerce for backing the idea, notes Curie’s anticipated honorary degrees and medals, and contrasts practical value with symbolic tribute while lampooning unrelated political quips.
Washington bathing beaches are described as heavily polluted due to an incomplete sewerage system. Dr. C B Hunter reports 8 infection cases from Rock Creek and 26 from the Tidal Basin, blaming Congress for not funding sewerage projects. A treatment plant exists at the Tidal Basin but is deemed ineffective, risking closure of beaches this summer if Congress does not act quickly.
Reports from Leipzig praise the eight century old fair’s record as 15 000 exhibitors and 106 000 visitors with half coming from abroad amid Russia’s slump. Bolshevism and German reparations loom as risk factors though Europe shows signs of recovery and trade confidence grows.
The first public statement from Secretary Mellon calls for a rigid economy in government expenditures and the immediate establishment of a national budget system. He argues for action over procrastination, notes the sound financial condition but warns against new spending, and aims to move away from wartime excess toward normalcy.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger condemns Boston Socialists for picketing the White House in support of Debs and political prisoners as a public nuisance. It laments the disorder and calls for stronger DC police powers or Congress action, noting the harm to President Wilson’s image. It contrasts with praise for Mellon Institute’s wartime contributions and ends with a sketch of Ben Goon, a mixed-heritage Californian who embodies the melting pot and his Americanized daughters.
France sowed 12,128,000 acres of wheat for 1931, up 6.8 percent from last year and 8.3 percent above the five year average, per a Rome based report to the Department of Agriculture. Wheat areas in British India rise 23 percent from 1920 levels, while Bulgaria shows a slight year to year increase. Rye expands 47 percent and oats rise modestly.
Baron Moulton a leading English jurist and long time member of the judicial committee of the privy council since 1812 is dead. Born November 18 1844 he served in the House of Commons and during the war was director general of explosive supplies in the ministry of munitions.
Lady Anastasia Wernher arrived in New York with her husband Maj Harold Wernher of the Twelfth Lancers. The King granted her the rank of daughter of an earl. The Wernher fortune centers on diamonds and mining, linking to Sir Julius Wernher and Beit & Co. Her lineage connects to Russian and German nobility, with ties to Pushkin and the Grand Dukes of Luxembourg and Russia.
Wet at noon and adjourned at 12 87 p.m. today. Nominations sent include Dr Charles E Sawyer of Ohio to be Degadier general in the medical section of the nerve corps US Army and Assistant Secretaries of the Treasury. A message from the President urged ratification of the pending treaty with Colombia. The Democratic committee assigned new senators to committees while the Republican committee will decide later. Inauguration costs at the Capitol were stated to be under 1008 dollars.
Ml 5. Scanton D. Baker former Secretary of War has been commissioned a colonel in the officers reserve corps, judge advocate general's department. Secretary Weeks praised his continued army connection and said Baker will help build the corps and organized reserve. Baker returned to Cleveland to resume law practice.
Jenna W Davis former United States Ambassador to Great Britain departed London for Southampton to sail home aboard the Olympic. A flotilla leader and eight destroyers were ordered to meet the Olympic at Spithead to escort her from water as a courtesy to Mr Davis with a large showing of diplomats and officials present.
Horace M. Towner, chairman of the U S Congress committee on regular affairs, writes to President Barcelo of the Porto Rican senate urging Porto Rico to resist independence propaganda. He warns continued propaganda will hinder support for self government and notes limited sentiment for independence.
The New York board of trade and transportation urged Congress to exempt American vessels in coast to coast trade through the Panama canal from tolls The move was introduced by Hammond Talbot vice president of a steamship company He said toll relief would spur freight business and not interfere with railroads He noted an American ship line paid 266000 in tolls last year The board also authorized a resolution asking Congress to appropriate 1750000 to improve immigrant stations along the Atlantic seaboard.
Conferences on tariff and revenue legislation will start Monday with Secretary Mellon. Senator Penrose and Senate Finance Chairman met yesterday to draft a program for early, united action. He expects the administration to be ready for the House when the extra session convenes in April.
Ernest H. Baker of New York at the Willard says businessmen are glad the new administration offers a sound policy for the next four years. They praise President Harding’s cabinet as strong and expect aid in readjustment. Overall business is slowly improving toward normalcy after a tumultuous descent, with confidence restored and industry picking up.
Mrs. Dorothy Kreibler of Philadelphia urges Washington to revive community sings to unite the nation in peace. She argues good music boosts mood and brotherhood, notes wartime songs inspired courage, criticizes excess jazz, and calls for broader opera access and a lasting civic musical culture.
G Edwin Force of New York speaks at the Shoreham urging tightened immigration controls. He cites Wallis Isleland proposals to examine immigrants offshore to prevent typhus spread and to distribute newcomers upon arrival to match labor needs and ease urban congestion.
An office will open in Fargo North Dakota to extend government seed loans to drought afflicted farmers in the West. Senator Lagd of North Dakota was informed yesterday. C M Warburton of the bureau of plant industry is assigned to run the office. An appropriation of 2 000 000 dollars for seed loans was authorized in the last agricultural appropriation bill at the urging of former Senator Gronna. The money is available for immediate distribution by an emergency clause to plant crops this spring.
Secretary Weeks announced delays in appointing a new governor general of the Philippines as Francia Burton Harrison resigns. Leonard Wood is to sail for the island to report to President Harding on independence in the Pacific possessions. Woods expects to return in the summer.
Foreign military attaches met Secretary Weeks at the War Department yesterday. Lieut. Col. Alessandro Guidoni of the Italian embassy received a distinguished service medal. The original award traced back to 1978 and was mailed to the officer in Italy in transit.
The March 9 census shows Switzerland with a population of 3,350,000 in Berne, 196,008 more than ten years ago but far below the anticipated 4,000,000. The result brings disappointment as the expected surge did not materialize.
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