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Show THE BEAVER TRESS, BEAVER, UTAH, FRIDAY, MARCH S, 1933. I Neighborhood News National Topics Interpreted hy William Brackai Washington. As discussions proceed over tlie question of what to do about the foreign How Foreign debts, It becomes Debts Hit You quite apparent that there is a great deal of confusion existing on the subject throughout the country. It seems that many persons are unable to un tangle the skein or to get a clear Idea of how the Influence of the debt question carries on through to Individuals. I was privileged to see a letter received a few days ago by a member of the house of representatives. Because of the earnest desire of the Individual who wrote that letter to learn something about the problem, I think lie must be typical of a great many other persons throughout the country. "If I could understand how the debt question affects me," he wrote, "I think I might be Interested in all of this argument. As It Is, I confess my Inability to determine whether I ought fc) favor or oppose readjustment of the debts." Let me say at the outset, 1 believe those who favor scaling down the foreign debts are exaggerating the benefits which they are saying will result, and that those who are unalterably opposed are being a little unfair In some of the statements they make. Proponents of debt reduction by the United States claim there will be a revival of foreign trade, so the farm surplus will be saleable and the products of factories will be marketable again, If the foreign nations owing money to the United States are let off In the payment of some of It. They are claiming that American banking conditions would be Improved by debt reduction, because it Is well known many of our banks hold foreign government bonds In large amounts. If the debts to the United States government are scaled down, of course, the private holdings of the foreign bonds naturally become worth more because there is a better chance for their payment. It Is undoubtedly true that banking conditions would be eased here and that a great many Individuals who have Invested some of their savings In foreign bonds would benefit by any debt reduction. The circumstance is this: there Is only so much revenue " available to any one of the foreign governments, and when part of that government's obligations have been released, the chances are the others will be paid. The same holds true as regards the revival of foreign markets. When their government's debts have been reduced to some extent, manufacturers and other lines of business In that country recognize the probability of reduction in their taxes and some greater freedom In business dealings. To that extent then those potential purchasers feel able to enter the market and buy the usual amount of goods from America. And, of course, If . there Is a demand for goods from our farms and our factories, prices rise, employment Increases and the whole country profits. On the other side of the picture, the opponents of debt reduction set forth an Insistent cry that "reduction of the foreign debts Is Blmply transferring those debts to the backs of American taxpayers." By that, they mean the United States government, having borrowed the money originally from Its own citizens, has to pay them as the bonds become due. The government can get money only by taxation. Opponents of debt reduction say, too, that there Is no assurance of any revival of foreign trade with the United Sites. They point to the British empire agreement of last year, giving preference to products of their provinces and dominions, and to the trade restrictions now In effect or projected among numerous other nations. These are the general tenor of the arguments. They vary In different sections of the country, for undoubtedly the products of some parts of the country are ordinarily In greater demand from foreign lands than are others. So It Is obvious how many variations may be found. , But the stake is so great that naturally there is being used every Influence avallahla The Vast Sum Owed total of the debts United States owed the United States Is $11,780,271,-281- , an enormous sum of money and an amount constituting more than half of our own government's national debt. In other words, If the foreign debts were paid at once, our government could reduce its own national debt to about ?9,!iO0.O00,000. Here are the Dames of the debtor nations and the amounts they owe: Austria HelKlurp Ciechimlovakla Esthonla Finland Franc Great Britain Orrece Hungary Italy Latvia Lithuania f 21. 762.117 4S.6C5,000 163.571,021 17.203.743 8.SM,2'.i5 8,21,547,3J 4,499, 520,000 82: 20.3RS t. 994,077 1.007, 406,1 25 7,085.454 ( 383,lt foland tl.'i !K'J,8I5 Tlun'la 63.860.560 (1.825,000 127.583,071 19.(17,101 Rumania Yugoslavia Annenla With respect to Russia and Armenia, hope of gaining repayment long since put in Its appearance and they all had a feast as well as a jolly time. GREENVILLE Howard Walbeck and Ormand Morris are spending a few days visiting friends and relatives at Fillhas faded away. There Is no Armenia more. Miss Matilda Edwards and Mrs. any more, and the Russian Soviet has repudiated all debts made by Sarah Jane Martin who have been at the O.urist and de facto governments Salt Lake City for the past two preceding the present type of control months returned home Wednesday. Miss in Russia. Publication of the agenda, the things to be talked about, at the International economic and monetary conference, shows that the rest of the world, or Its experts, considers the same thing paramount that is fostered as the highest hope In this country. It Is the desire for higher prices of commodities. And these prices. It may be added, necessarily revolve around the values of the products of the farm. Thus It Is demonstrated again that the farm ques tion Is basic. The conference program, necessarily prepared two or three months In advance of Its use in the conference, treats of tariff readjustment, readjustment of International debts, abolition of trade restrictions, the stabilization of currencies on the gold standard to which the United States has adhered so tenaciously, and steps to balance the budgets of whatever governmental units there are. Of course, the discussion already has been Initiated on the question of debt readjustment. It had to start with the United States. Our nation Is the creditor of nil of them. Every one Iiere with whom I have talked, agrees that the theory Is right. The debtors, who are creditors of other nations, must know to what extent they are going to be let off before they feel free to let somebody else off. So it Is a circle which can he unlocked by the United States. But there Is another side. It is In the other side that the trick lies. The question Is: "Will Here's Where the debtor nations the Trick Lies to whom the United States makes con- cessions carry those concessions on through to the ultimate debtors?" If they do not, the experts here say there Is nothing to be gained by making concessions. To state the problem another way, unless such concessions as are made by the United States are reflected all along the line, the United States will have been Just a plain sucker. Uncle Sam again will have been played as the victim In the shell game. There was no pea under either shell when the game began. From these facts. It becomes perwhy consideration fectly obvious must be given to the program of the International economic and monetary conference alongside of the discussions now going on between the United States and those powers to whom It loaned money during and after the World war. Sponsors of the agenda for the conference decline to admit It, but unbiased views hold that the program for the conference Is too complex to be worked out at one series of meetings. The experts take the position, however, that because the problem as a whole Is so complex, it cannot be dealt with by pieces. They say that when the pie has been cut, none of the pieces will serve the ends desired If taken singly. That was the attitude of some of the leaders In the Hoover administration; It Is, furthermore, the attitude of Mr. Roosevelt and his associates now. There Is reason to believe, therefore, that we are going to see a continuing series of international exchanges of views for quite some time. It Is necessary here to call attention to another factor In the whole situation that has Balky Horses begun to loom on the horizon. The sitin Senate uation that confronted Woodrow Wilson who, as President, sought to gain senate approval of the of Versailles. . The treaty had the League of Nations covenant as Its heart. The senate refused to wear the halter. There e were a number of senators who balky horses. They were called the "Irreconcllables." Whether their position was wrong or right Is of no moment In this article. The fact Is that the Irrecon-cllable- s blocked American adherence of Nations. to the I.eaj-Now, there Is another group of them. Several senators remain In the senate from that original group. They are restating their views these days, some publicly, others privately. They are Insisting that the United States retain Its "sovereignty," and remain Isolated from the entanglements which they say they foresee In the dTebt discussions and the International conference. Conservatives and radicals alike agree on one thing: Mr. Roosevelt has a tremendous Job ahead of him as he settles himself In the White House. A very great many of them are going to stick by him, even though some of the things he does may taste like sour milk, because they recognize the magnitude of his job. It will be fortunate, Indeed, for the President, If a sufficient number of both factions accept the responsibility and stand by the President until the argent Job of getting the country on the road to recovery is done. ft lilt, WMtarn Ntmpaptr Ualoa. ty e Edwards underwent an eye op- eration which was not at all successful it Is reported that she has entirely lost the sight of one eye. A merry time was had lat Wednesday night at the home of Robert Brown, oldest person in town, when a group of married people called at his home to spend the evening. During the evening ice cream and rake Loreen Thompson spent Wednesday night at the home of Margaret Thomas at North Creek. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Fordham en. tertained the teachers, Miss Buchanan and Mr. Joseph at dinner Friday. The event being the birthday of their daughter Bessie. Walter Blackner and son Maurice of Adamsville spent Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orson Blackner. Alice Robinson of Beaver spent at the home of her couthe week-en- d sins, Marjorie Atkin. "A dance was given by the Sunday school presidency Wednesday night. A large crowd attended and a Jolly time was had by all. Memories of the Past Excerpts Taken From My Journal While in the Land of the Book of Mormon BYW.S. TOLTON SIXTH INSTALLMENT Today came to the city of Guadala-jarrwhich has a population of some The city con175,000 inhabitants. tains as hue cathedrals, stores and other buildings as you will find in any of the modern cities of the United Stfctes. We came in contact hare with a real rialroad, first since entering Mexico, expect to be in Mexico city in three weeks. As we pass along the highway, we find many small stands, where they sell all kinds of fruita (fruit,) loche (milk,) pon (bread) dulce (sweets) arrez, (rice) and many other things, where you might satisfy yourself with nicknacks, i you're fortunate enough to have the price. Tonight, Christmas eve, we camped on top of a divide, 8,600 ft. high, temp. 36 where we all hung our stockings for Santa. Found he was the same old fellow ,never forgets anyone. Gave us each un peso Mexican dinero (one dollar Mexican money.) Christmas day drove into Leon, a beautiful city of 20 thousand inhabitants. Visited a Catholic church. People seem to be devoted to their worship. After the day's visit, walk ed out to our camp, arriving there at 1 a. m. In this section, find climatic conditions of the best. Crops grow ing in all stages. In one field planting corn, in another corn half matur ed and in others corn in the shock, ripe, very little land uncultivated. Are now passing Mt. Culiacan, 10,- C00 ft. high, with crops growing all over the mountain side, Mexicans singing merrily at their work, and all seem to be happy and contented. Camped tonight on a mountain top, 11,800 ft. Can see in the distance, Mt. Popecatapetl 90 miles ahead of us, which stands 40 miles SE of Mexico City, approximately 18,800 ft. high. Are this p. m. leaving our mules in a pasture, forty miles from Mexico city, where we took the train for the city, arriving there at 12 M, noon. Alt of city 1480 ft., temp. 72 degrees, populations 633,000, situated in a large valley of many small lakes and grassy meadows, surrounded by lofty mountains, two, Popocatapetl and OxtaccihuatI, (or White Lady,) being 17,980 and 18,940 respectively. for centuries the city of Mexico again and again, has been flooded during the rainy season, until a system of drainage was established, thru which the excess waters is sent to a branch of the Panuca river, together with the sewerage of the city. Mexico has no great lakes, the Chapala being the largest, 80 by 35 miles. Most interesting of all the lakes in Mexico, (El valle de Mexico,) Xalco, Xechimilce, Zumpange, Xeltecan S Cristobal and Texcoco, the latter being the only one that is lower than the city of Mexico. The valley of Mexico has manv evi dences of a great prehistoric people having once lived here. Investigating and exploring, has brought forth much pertaining to cities which have remained covered for many centuries. Mexico City Is noted for its great cathedrals, museums., parks, markets and especially the thieve's market, where in a night, receive all kinds of stolen property, anybody's home hav ing been robbed during the night may know where to find their goods next morning, if they have the price. One afternoon, while there, attend ed a bull fight, at the great arena, where you might find all of the elect from Mexico city. As you enter the arena, you see the great stands full of people dressed in the most artistic styles of the country ,the notables, to the common peons, dressed in his notable Mexican sombrero (hat,) and sandals on his feet, also his seneuenta centaves, (fifty cent) white factory suit, rubbing elbows with the most aristocratic, bands playing flags and banners waving, waiting for the first blood, and not often are they Soon el terro, (the disappointed. bull) is loosed from his dark stanch a, ion into the arena, seeing all of this confusion, and the matador standing or on his horse, in the center of the arena, lowers his head with a rush to take the Matador on his long horns for a ride. But instead of finding the matador on his horns, finds a spear or steel dart in his flesh, as the matador steps quickly to one side, but not always do they avoid the rush. This afternoon, six bulls, four hors es, and one matador were killed, riv ing them blood a plenty. Remained in the citiy of Mexico eight days, where we visited all places of interest, Guadalupe, where we purchased many Indian relics, made and painted by them, also visited the floating islands. Aftef leaving the city of Mexico, and passing out of that wonderful valley, a land of many waters, we sometimes wonder if that is the land spoken of by King Limhi, (Mesiah 8 chapt.) while being in bondage to the Lamanites, send out 43 of his young men to find the land of Zarahelms, who become lost in the wilderness for the space of many days, yet they found not the land of Zarahelma, returned having travelled in a great valley of bones, a land of many waters; and as a witness they have brot forth 24 gold plates, which are filled with engavings, etc. As we reach the foot of Mt. Popocatapetl, rising in its gradeur some 18,000 feet, as a sentinel over the valley, causes us to stop and wonder at the vastness of God's handiwork. For several thousands of feet, this mountain is devoid of any kinds of vegetation, perpetually covered with snow with never any frost in the valley below. As we journeyed to the east, could not help but look back at the wonders of nature. Upon leaving the valley, came to a large canal, some twenty feet deep which we found to be several miles in length, bottom and sides nnvpd and terraced with cement. This canal was of ancient character, which undoubt edly had been used to furnish water for the great valley of Mexico below. Then passed over a mountain and camped on top for night Our bar- ometer registered 11,200 feet alt. Next morning was a beautiful sight to behold, gazing down through the clouds, which were hovering over the valley and city of "Santiago De Los Animos," direct below us some 8,000 feet, the sun breaking through the clouds, casting its radiance on the steeples of the city, a picture of art and beauty. As we passed through the city, entering their fields of fruit and grain in all stages. Some of the fields being planted, others found the grain in the best while others were harverted and standing in the shock. Have been passing, through the most beautiful qpuntry imaginable. Labor Is cheap through here, men labor on farms from 6 a. m. to 6 p. m. for 25 cents, women for 12 cents and boys receive 6 cents. The past sixty days has brought u in contact with some of the most delic ious fruits. Space will not to describe them all as I wnnMpermit lit but will mention some of them. The' papaya ' is about 16 inches in length and 6 to 8 inches in diamptor monf dark yellow, very Juicy and rich, with small black seeds, crows in tfco nn of a tree in tuft of Wvps. "PMr.. molla," size of pear, meat similar to the strawberry, Beeds of watermelon, most delicious of all fruits we have yet come in contact with. "Zapate Negro," dark in color similar in size to the apple, best when cooked. "Zapate o zapate chice." "Ae-ueat.' alligator pear, substitute for butter. "Mango," meat strinirv but verv choice, has but one seed. "Matazana," very rich meat with A seeds, similar to the chiramolla. "Guaves." found over very wide range of country. Manzans de Rose," rose apple, very similar to our apples. "Zapate and many others, will not mention at this time. (To be Continued) a lurt-gana- ." Lena Barton, Elma Williams, and Marjorie Atkin attended the dance and basketball game in Beaver Friday night. Lee R. Fillmore of Milford flat called on friends here Saturday. Grant Murdock who has been at the lower valley tending cattle since Thursday returned home Saturday. Ross Calvert, James Williams, and Arthur Calvert made a business trip to Pine Valley Thursday. Spence Williams of Minersville Is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Williams. The Gleanor girls entertained the M men at an ice cream party Saturday night at the home of Mrs. p. M. Williams. Cames were played and Ice cream and cake were served to the following: Marjorie Atkin, Alice Robinson, Dorothy Calvert, Zelma Thompson, Pauline Williams, Marguerite Bushman, Georgia Easton, Nola Hess, Elma Williams, Joe Barton, West Barton, Clark Griffiths, Glenn Florence Scott, Barton, Frankie Galpin, Eddie Barton, Owen Rollins, Glenn Facrell and Marion Reese. Everyone had an enjoyable time. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Reese and children Eldon and Helen Rae and Alene Bonzo of Cedar City spent Sunday visiting friends and relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Parkinson and son Clifton of Pintura spent the week-en- d visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Morris. Mrs. Claud Parkinson who has been visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Morris for the past three weeks returned to her home at Pintura Monday. Mrs. Arthur Blackner and child ren are spending a few days visiting with relatives at Milford. Owen Rollins is spending a few days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Bond at (he Milford Flat. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Zackerson of Salt Lake City spent a few days visiting with friends end relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Lowrence Thompson and son Paul, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Reese and children and Marion Reese spent Monday visiting at the home of R. R. Thomas of North Creek. A Farm Bureau meeting was held at the home of Frank A. Morris Tuesday. ADAMSVILLE Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Tanner and baby daughter were visitors here Sunday. William Hodges of Beaver spent the week-en- d visiting with his daughter and here on Aberdare. Mrs. Marie Ward was visiting with her parents here last Friday. Mrs. Bob Stoney and children have son-in-la- w been visiting her parents. Evan Gillins of Minersville spent the later part of last week here with relatives. Lelia Manhard and Nelda Little-fiel- d spent Wednesday night at the ward home in Beaver. Joe Hanson of Beaver spent Sunday with his daughter, Mrs. Vera Jones and Mrs. Erma Schuler. Burl Waters of Beaver was in town one day last week. Walter Blackner and D. J. Wil liams of Greenville were ward missionaries at Sunday school and meet , ing Sunday morning. The farm agent Mr. Price was in town Friday. A Farm Bureau unit was completely organized under the direction of Mr. Price. The organization consists of eight members. It might be of interest to note that there appeared to be many wild geese flying around the vicinity of Adams ville and the reservoir Sunday and Monday. A number of the flocks were so large that those observing the geese were unable to count the lumber in the flocks. MINERSVILLE Mr. and Mrs. Nils Binns of American Fork, were over night guests of Pauline Mathews Tuesday: Lynn Kelsey and son Gilbert spent the week-en- d at Salt Lake City. Miss Sue Howe returned to her home at Salt Lake. City, after spending the past six months here with her uncle, B. L. Croff. Mrs. John Allison and sons Jerry and Phil of Boulder City, are guests at the Ed Erickson home. Mr .and Mrs. Angus White and daughter Janet of Cedar City, sent Sunday afternoon here with relatives. Miss Leda Kelsey returned home Saturday after spending the past three months at Salt Lake City. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Murdock are receiving congratulations on the ar rival of a daughter born Tuesday, February 21. number of people from here attended the stake meetings at Beaver Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Hardy made a business trip to Beaver Sunday. John Joseph of Beaver, was transacting business here Saturday. Bill Painter of Beaver, spent Sunday here with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Evan Seegmiller have returned to their home at Richfield after spending the past three week here. A wedding reception was held Wednesday night in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Myers. Music and dancing were the diversions after which A a pate luncheon was served to eighty guests. Many lovely and useful gifts were received by the couple. Mrs. Oliver Graff entertained at a party Tuesday of last week in honor of her daughter Helen's sixth birthday anniversary. Progressive games and music were the main features. after which refreshments were served to fifteen guests. A geneological meeting was held Sunday afternoon. Plans were made to start their survey work. They will begin their class work with meetings being held the first and last Sunday of each month. A branch of the Beaver Red Cross was organized here Sunday. The following officers being elected: Andrew Hollingshead, chairman; Frank Pry-o- r, assistant chairman; Mrs. Ellis LeFevre, T. V. Rollins and Frank Pryor directors and Mrs. Fay Colton secretary and treasurer. Minersville School Notes The Assembly The very interesting program given by the faculty last Friday was this: the boys chorus sang after which Ida Richards and Nona Marshall played a saxophone and alto horn duet. Then Dr. Kohler gave a very interesting talk about how we students can take care of our teeth. The program was ended with a brass quartet played by Clark Hall, Marshall Hollingshead, LaMar Corbridge and Dan Davis. Our Boys! You should have seen our basketball boys play ball last Friday. They fought from the first to the last of the game. They even had Delta wor-re- d for awhile. Let's hope they fight as bravely at Milford this Friday. If they do, it surely means a victory f(.r Minersville and Milford's loss. Our Girls! The girls were very disappointed because they didn't get to play ball last Friday. But, boy, watch 'em go this Friday with Milford on Milford's . floor. Facts The school surely got a surprise last Friday morning. Helen was only five minutes late. Another pelasant surprise was that Max appeared within a block of the school house, and the bell had been rung only ten minutes at the most. Then Mr. Pearson let up on Algebra in General while.he told a very comical views for a few minutes the other joke. The class was so awe stricken that no one laughted until Ida let out her little cackle, then Nona, who was sitting by Helen and Ida, forgot and sat down a little hard and broke the desk. The class didn't forget to roar that time, especially Helen. She didn't stop making that terrible noise until Mr. Pearson gave her a black look. Another thing is if all the students were like Maxine, Dr. Kohler would not go around examining the students teeth, because Maxine bit at him and she bit hard. Never mind though the students are over ther shocks and lessons go on just the same. MILFORD Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Baxter at the Milford hospital, Sunday, a daughter. President Gunn of the Beaver west ward was over to attend Sunday ev ening services at the L. D. S. church. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bradfield and daughter of Caliente were here the past week where Mrs. Bradfield underwent a minor operation at the Milford hospital. Horace Palmer, W. C. Cates and J. G. Weber spent last Saturday in Beaver on committee work with the Tax Payers League. Carl Murdock leaves on Sunday for Colorado where he has work for the summer. County Agent Lew Mar Price was here on Wednesday advising and helping various ranchers with the culling of their poultry flocks, so that only the best are held over in these improfitable times. Sunday jiight, Mr. Sparks who drives the "Chicken Dinner" wagon, distributor of candy bars and other sweets, was robbed of 85 or 90 candy bars. The bars were taken from his wagon in the Milford Garage, the building having been broken into sometime during the night. Effective March 1, friends of G. E. Stonehocker will find that popular young man dispensng Shell products and Shell service at the Why-NService staiiony having leased this "busy corner" establishment from L. A. Wynaught, who will confine himself to the wholesale distribution of Shell products. ot Twenty us years have taught we don't have to pull your car to pieces to tell you where the trouble is. Give Us a Trial MILLER GARAGE GEO. PORTER, Mechanic All Work Guaranteed |