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Show THE CITIZEN because of this shortage American labor will be able to demand big pay, jfld that American industry will, thereby, be cramped if not stifled entirely. The first concern of these international interests is not for American humanity; far less for the country in which they live and grow fabulously rich; hut, foremost and always for their own profit. Secretary Mellon belongs to ibis family of the ultra-rich- ; it is hardly to be expected that he would function that than in their behalf. Between 1900 and 1910 more than 8,000,000 immigrants stormed our shores, while between 1910 and 1920 the number dwindled to 5,000,000, diich was offset by losses due to emigration and deaths among immigrants. Since 1900 the United States has witnessed the virtual rise of radicalism to such alarming proportions that it has staggered the imagination of the American born on more than one occasion. The common herd composed of native horn and capable foreign thinkers, has arrived at the conclusion that this nation cannot survive and let in all the of Europe and Asia iat it cannot Americanize them in a thousand years, and that America now needs a long breathing spell in order to deal with the ignorant and defiant other . slum-dwelle- rs now with us. And this loud wail of a shortage of labor is largely camouflage set up these international interests and backed by every foreign racial group at We have arrived at the point where we present intrenched in this country. ire threatened with a democracy split into foreign racial factions, each striving to get over laws and measures designed to further the particular demands of this or that racial group. America is in danger of being melted up into several definite and separate racial entities, rather than remaining as the melting pot of the world. souls by The congress and the rank and file of real Americans realize this. They realize that while industrial expansion through manipulation of the immature hordes of Balkan-Europand of darkest Asia, may be a fine thing for our millionaires and trillionaires, yet they stand four square against any such expansion at the expense of good Americanism. Ninety per cent of our troubles with radicalism lies in the fact that during the past two decades radical foreign elements have been crowding in upon us faster than we could assimilate them. In fact much of this element never will be assimilated within the academic meaning of the term. e DIBBLEE FOR PRESIDENT.' Oliver Richard Dibblee, a prominent land operator, corporation organizer and a past Exalted Ruler of the Elks, was last Tuesday night selected head the Young Mens Republican club for the ensuing year. To Mr. exceptional organizing ability the Republicans of Salt Lake City and county may look forward with great anticipation. He is one of Salt Lakes most dynamic young business men and an ardent and candid exponent of that sound, tolerant, progressive Republicanism destined to Republicanism weld the ranks of the party into one combative, congenial and powerful organization which will sweep the land in 1924, as the ocean tides sweeps the rocky shore. THE CITIZEN extends congratulations to Mr. Dibblee; also THE CITIZEN believes that there is real cause to felicitate the Young Mens Republican club in its choice of leader for 1923. Under the presidency of Hr. Dibblee it is assured that the high standing to which the club attained in local and county political affairs, with Howard Garrett in command, will lie more than maintained. Dib-lilee- 's to WHOSE COUNTRY IS THIS, ANYWAY? tariff bill. Great Britain was dead set against the So were all other foreign nations. Indeed, the solid British press and the and inpress of continental Europe, together with the American ternationalists, fought side by side against this measure, much the same as they are now fighting against the Merchant Marine Act. It is admitted by the London Times, in its editorial expressions of over our tariff and shipping programs, that America possesses the ability of wonderfully developing her domestic business and to extend her That ability the English paper adds is not known so fully Prestige abroad. hy any other nation on earth, which makes it necessary for these others to America is, grow powerful by pushing their trade with distant countries. field ftus, looked upon by all foreign nations as the one particularly rich hey must exploit if they would prosper. All of which is interesting to America, as showing that plans have been Fordney-McCumb- er free-trade- rs re-Sr- et 5 formulated in the old world for doing business with us to our vast disadThe new tariff bill became a law explains 'the London Times, vantage. because of fear in the United States that the impoverishment of the older industrial European countries would be reflected in a lowering of the standards of comforts in the United States. America did not fear this would happen America knew absolutely it would be the result of subjecting industry here longer to the competition of and European labor as provided for in the Underwood tariff. There was no guessing about it; past history and past experience had proved it; had shown the havoc wrought in our industrial stability, the want and woe and slack labor conditions that always followed enactment of a low tariff. America knew that Europe would make the supreme effort to capture our business if left free to do so. America also knows that Europe will grab low-pai- d low-livin- g highways of commerce, if left free to do so. So America, guided by President Harding, proposes to enact a merchant marine law which will maintain her prestige abroad, just as her new tariff law will protect her laborers and maintain her prestige at home. There should be no talk of Americas withdrawing from its part in the worlds work. This does not mean that we must become embroiled in all the political entanglements of Europe and Asia. Probably international diplomacy and leagues afford America the least promising opportunity for service to the world. . There is one cogent argument against cancelling the war debts of Europe. In the final analysis they cannot be canceled; they can only be transferred. If Europe fails to pay America then the American people who loaned Europe the money must pay the debt all over again in federal taxes. THE GAS SITUA TION Local Company in Position to Receive Natural Gas at City Limits. The Utah Gas & Coke Company in no way opposes the coming of natural gas to Salt Lake City if such gas is available and can be delivered to the consumers at a reasonable cost. These features, however, have not been fully explained by those applying for a natural gas franchise. Their only contention supporting the granting of a franchise is that the present distribution system is old, worn out, and unusable. As to the quantity of gas available and the cost at which it can be delivered to the consumers, no definite information has been given. As far as the distribution system is concerned, an inspection throughout different parts of the city was made by members of the City Commission, City Engineer, and members of the Commercial Club. Pipes were uncovered and tapped for their inspection and found to be in as good condition as when first laid. This means that the Utah Gas & Coke Company is ready at any time to serve natural gas to the people of Salt Lake City with practically no change in the'r present distributing system. At the present time, 330 miles of gas pipe are buried in the streets of Salt Lake City, of which approximately 125 miles are under hard surfaced roads. To duplicate this investment would require a tremendous expenditure and the tearing up of streets that have exrequired years of work and vast penditures to put in their present excellent cpndition. This network of pipes covers practically the entire built-usection of Salt Iako City and p serves each and every business house in the downtown district. To duplicate this investment would be unwise and absolutely unecessary. The natural gas interests have so far declined to negotiate with the Utah Gas & Coke Company in any manner until after the granting of the franchise. The Utah Gas & Coke Company has, however, stated it is ready to do any of the following: To sell its property. To lease its property. To buy natural gas or coke oven gas at Salt Lake City limits and deliver it at regulated rates to the citizens of Salt Lake City. The record of the past fifteen years of good service should be a guarantee to Salt Lake City as to the future gas service, whether it be manufactured gas, natural gas, or coke oven gas. Granting an additional franchise in Salt Lake City that would destroy the investment of the Utah Gas & Coke Company would most surely discourage additional utility capital from coming here. A coke oven plant and steel plant seem to be assured within easy reach of Salt Lake City. This by-produ- ct means a new industry for the state. This coking plant will have an unlimited quantity of gas for which it must find a market, and it is possible s that this gas can be sold to the of Salt Lake more cheaply than natural gas, as the supply of natural gas is necessarily limited and any investment made necessary in bringing natural gas to Salt Lake City would have to be taken care of over a few short years. c'ti-zen- . |