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Show THE CITIZEN 5 In the Bible we learn that Abraham, seeing three strangers interest in the future welfare of our nation. Few men would in the distance, ran out to meet and greet them. He entertained decline such an honor. To us, Hughes is greater than ever. He them with courtesy and hospitality. He soon discovered that they is a Republican and a staunch advocate of Republican principles. were angels. The Talmud narrates how a certain man mocked &s neighbor by calling him ugly. The man who was attacked told his opponent to tell it to God who created him. He had learned his lesson. Before judging people let us consider their heredity, FEDERAL BUDGET If the present their environment, their struggles, worries, fears. If we would stop to think we would become less abusive and more sympathetic. The spirit of real religion is brotherhood and peace. So long as there is hatred within our own homes or toward our neighbors. like charity, must begin at home. E. F. Peace and good-wil-l, :r : h Magnin. BENNETT LEAVES US 0 William J. Bennett, well known business man of this city, has joined several who of late have passed to the great beyond. Strong and healthy, he was unable to withstand a weeks sickness, and now only his memory survives him. He was progressive in commercial affairs and made big headway in all his business pursuits. He was well liked by- all who knew him and had 'well laid his plans to become wealthy had he lived a few more years. His associates will greatly miss him. He was generous and active in all matters which he undertook. The city can ill afford to lose such stalwart men. - . budget passes Congress, the nation will spend $4,258,793,765 for the next fiscal year, which is $244,222,-64- 1 more than last years budget. These figures do not include taking care of flood control and other amounts which may accrue through legislation. However, President Coolidge must yet be checked on the large amounts by congress. He states that the federal government must live within the resources of the nation and states that there must be no overdrafts. The president has also let it be known that the proposed tax cut be made $225,- 000,000, believing that a greater tax reduction may work to the injury of proper functioning of the government. The president is discouraging federal aid to state projects believing that more harm is done than good, which is not conducive of good government. - The National Farm Bureau is boosting General John J. Pershing for president. The general addressed the members of the farm bureau the other day at Chicago, and he was immediately crowned president by some of the more enthusiastic members. Nicholas Longworth of Ohio has been speaker of the lower house in congress. Longworth is an able Republican party leader. He has even been suggested for president of the United States.' re-elect- A STOCK TREMOB When President Coolidge positively announced that he would not run again for president, the New York stock market wavered and went tumbling down, but after a day of reconsideration, fully recovered and some of the stocks went to a new high. However, automobile stocks have not yet recovered from the solar plexus punch delivered by' Henry Fords mighty business right and his nifty new car. Six months ago, Ned McKenzie, caller of the Salt Lake Mining Exchange, advised his friends to short automobile stocks and predicted the present decline in automobile stocks. Of course he did not know what kind of a car Ford intended putting out, but from the meagre information he had, he believed the new car would create a general panic in automobile stocks. KANSAS CITY WINS ed . President Calles of Mexico 'displays skill of an expert tore-do- r and amuses crowds by entering the bull arena and dodging the wild bulls.' Mussolini better look to his laurels. What kind of meat is your butcher selling? Is it bull, old cow or prime steer meat? Does not the pure food law provide for proper tagging and advertising the kind of meat sold? . How about the tubercular cattle the people eat? a show down in the meat business. Lets have Russia asks the world to disarm! The request has created further anger and contempt for Russia. Who is she, that she should ask the world to disarm. iYes, we want peace, but we want it at the edge of the Blood Red After casting twenty ballots, the National Republican committeemen finally selected Kansas City as the G. 0. P. convention sword. Now will the ammunition factories give their side of the city for 1928, at a meeting held at Washington last Wednesday morning. San Francisco made a hard fight for the honor but story. was nosed out in a spirited contest. Chairman William M. Butler was openly criticised for breaking faith not to interfere. ,with the selection of the convention city. Ernest Bamberger, Nathe tional Committeeman from Utah, did his utmost to secure convention for Frisco, but the western boys were finally snowed under. The date set for the convention is June 12 and the national delegates will be called to order at 11 a. m. on that day.. r 1 Now that the race has been declared open, Frank O. Low-de- n becomes sphinxlike and refuses to comment on his intentions as a candidate for the Republican nomination for president. He was in the race against former President Harding, and ever since has had his eye on Washington. Dont be afraid to speak right up, Frank. We all know1 , you want the job. ,, . HOLDEN ON THE JOB. HUGHES REFUSES HONOR " - 9 . i It is said that a teacher in Utah cannot get a position teachCharles Evans Hughes declares that he is too cent of her pay check to old; to run for president of the United States and he will not be ing school here without paying a big per a candidate for president. Hughes is one of the big men of the some agency. Looks like the schools ought to be put back in politics. nation. He fully realizes that a man must be at his best to perJohn E. Holden has uncovered informaform the arduous labors a successful president is called upon to tion Also State Auditor showing that state superivsors, on yearly contracts with the perform. working only part time, but drawing It certainly is the ambition of every American youth to be- state superintendent, were been appointcome president of his country, yet here we have a man who con- full salary. Secretary of State H. E. Crockett has examiners to investigate conditions of scientiously believes that his age may incapacitate him for the ed by the state board of in public instruction. responsibility placed upon the leader of the nation. It shows employment Stop the leaks and taxes will go down. the greatness of the man and we must admire him for his great ' Ex-Secreta- . ry . . . |