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W7! , "J I THE SUN,' SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1919. GILLETT DENOUNCES i FEDERAL OWNERSHIP WnrnsTliat Under It Itail Em jiIojits Would Curry Wiigcs t Tn to Politics. CLASS RULE TS FOSTERED Wants Roads Turned Back and Given Leeway to Unite Under Control. Opposition to Government ownership o t'i railroad find telegraph lines wna o!ced nt a ltepubllcau. Club luncheon je.itcrday by Itepresentntlve Frederick II. Olllett of Massachusetts, ranking Re jiuMlcan member of the Houfe Commit ter on Appropriations and mentioned for Speaker. I As a rule," Mr. Olllett said! "I do not think operation of a business by a republic ts efficient. It liss a tendency to check Initiative and Invention, to lo cate Improvements on tha principle of the- pork barrel rather than on real ne cessity, and to charge part of tha cost of operation to the taxpayers rather than to tha patrons. Our experience of the lust year has not made Government own rshlp more popular. Wane Enter Into Politic. "But there In another ansle from which a member of an appropriating committee Is forced to view it. All Gov ernment employees look to Congress to determine their ecalo of wages. So that becomes a political question. To the men Interested It Is the most Important political question. And the opinion of each member of Congress on that quc tlen, regardless of his other qualifica tion la likely to determine the vote of those constituents who ara Interested, "When the number of such constlt iint3 Is small It Is not important, but when they become numerous and organ lied they might profoundly affect elec tions. And a class Is created (everyone a voter, as Mr. McAdoo said) who have nn Interest In the election quite ivparate from others and of a nature so personal nd vital to them as to be apt to control their vote. "When fim great and overshadowing Issue sweeps the country, when our emo tions are appealed to, ts by the recent war, such questions of salary may be disregarded. But In normal times the Congressman who Is seeking election will always have tha selfish incentive to promlso his vote for Increased salaries and privileges quite Irrespective of their murlts, and the larger that class of Gov ernment employe1 becomes the more difficult will It be for a man to be elected who does not pledge himself to regard 'he Interests of one class of his ciwtlt t.ents'flrst and the Interests of the people is a whole second. .Vi Itemed? Discernible for ThU, "That- Is a danger Inherent In Gov ernment ownership for which I see no remedy. No ono would adxocate hero the plan once adopted In England of dis franchising Goernment emploccs lx uuhc they could not cast a disinter est' rt vote. "And e tlUs Is to my mind another practical argument in faor of turning back the operation of tho railroads to their owners, give them a free hand to li-.akn such combinations and restrictions ns tend to economical trafllc, and then 'prevent thein from exploiting tha ship per and traveller by Government super- lslr.n. "Wo ought n"er to go back to the j I eposterous and expensive condition wn!"ti irt.'rtiitu iitffuio tiif vltl. numerous conflicting Jurisdictions and nuthiirlty and responsibility separated, but I trust wo shall as soon as possible escape from the dangerous condition which prevails to-day." Mr. Glllett also bespoke reforms In the methods of handling nnd appor tioning Governmental appropriations Out of twenty years experifnee on the Appropriations Committee of the House he said that few subjects were more vital in tho rforganizatlon of our In dustrial life: and that there ought to be k. populsr revolt against the present "yrtem. "which Is singularly adapted to encourage extravagance and waste.'' In 150S Congre"s passed a law making if the duty of the President calcu late the revenues of rsii-h .Minilns )car Mild If the estimates of department iie ids weie too high to reduce them or sug gest how tho revenues could bo Increased. Wilson Has I(tnorril I.nrr. "That was the. germ of an intelligent budget system." said Mr. Glllett "Hut there Is of courso no penalty upon the President for Ignoring this dut, and ilurln? this Administration, while ttic csti-Tnte; of expenditure ha largelv ececdcd thn probable reenues, the President ha.s regularly disobeyed the l?w and failed to present to Congress tho vqnlred budget " He said that when taxation was light tho present system was objectionable and now it had become unendurable Kut "until the people realize some of tlio rv-rils nf our present condition and bring presmrc on Congress to change It we .. all certainly drift along as we are. Au a-mised public opinion Is tho only force hich can move tho Inertia of Congress." llT-Senator TlnHon Npeali. Theodore K. Burton, cx-Scnator from Ohio said : Ue cannot expect at this moment t thero can be formed a United .'ait- of the world; tho best -no can I for is something that will pre.cro leare. I bcllco in a Lcaguo of Nations mil also In h permanent international . -'i of conciliation. ' The Monroe Doctrlna was never much o? a. fetish wltli me. H was never In tended to exercleo a guardianship oyer Mexico and Central and South American "unlrlcs. hut was promulgated when we wero rattier a weak nation nnd to pro. teet ourselves." other npeakers were Itcpresentntlve i.a Guardia and the Hew Dr. William F. I'ltne, president of Kenyon College. ROUNDING" UP DRAFT DODGERS. Drpnrtmrnt of Jnntlrr llritln. to Arrest Upturned Ieerlcr. Boston, Feb. 8, A general round up of draft evade wan begun In Boston and surrounding cities and towns to-day by police officers and agents of the De partment of Justice. Federal olllcials ex plained that men who failed to answer the call of their draft boards to report for duty antoinatlcally became deserters. Many nf theso delinquents) disap peared, but slneo the signing of tho ar mistice. It Is said, they have been re luming quietly to their homes in tha 'lpectatlon that no further action would l taken. Thoso arrested will be sent 'i Kort Banks nnd held for trial by court martial. Mlu Itanklii's Unity Hill Heportnl, Wabiiinoton, Feb. . A favorable rrjrt was voted by tho House Uibor ''nimlttee lo-du on a bill Introduced by Itcprcsentatlvo Tlnnkln f.Mont.) au thorizing Federal aid to States in dc "casing tho Infant mortality, rate by encouraging Instruction In proper care nf niollier and child and use of the fa cilities" of health o'rc'anliatlons. fc 1826, a London Zetter said "the fashionable colors were Amber, Violet, Marsh-mallow Blossom, Geranium. V4hdalusia, Jonquil Cafca-la-cremc and Indian Yellow. Lord & Taylor 38th Street FIFTH. AVENUE 39th Street Second WeekI Ninety-Third ANNIVERSARY SALE In 1826, a neiY Stage Coach was expected to make Winter travelling to ALBANY" more comfortable arid Speedy REMARKABLE VALUES FEATURED FOR TOMORROW , The Linen Section's Best Contribution to the Great Anniversary Sale Specials Irish Hand-Embroidered Pure Linen Sheets The Entire Surplus Stock of William Liddell & Co., Belfast, Ireland, makers of the famous "Gold Medal" Brand LTnens t the Lowest Prices We Have Known for Years $9.00, $10.00, $12.00, $15.00 and $17.50 each Plain linen sheets sell regularly today for higher prices than vc quote for those beautiful hand-cmbroidcrcd goods. Hand-Embroidered Pure. Linen Madeira Tea Napkins Reduced to $4.95 a Dozen Extraordinary Value 200 Dozen Towels Extra quality pure Irish linen huck Towels; reduced to $7.85 dozen A Large Quantity of Pure Irish Linen Damask Table Cloths and IS apkins to Match Beautiful circular designs greatly reduced Table Cloths Napkins $5.95 $7.95 each dozen 200 Dozen Towels Hemmed Crash Towels for tea or pantry use; reduced to $2.95 . dozen Second Floor. . Important Men's High Grade Shirt Event One of the Fine Anniversary Sale Values 3000 of Them Will Be on Sale When the Store Opens Tomorrow, Monday, at the Very Low Price $2.15 Splendid Fabrics Silk striped and fibre striped madras, also fine corded combed yarn and Italian Silk lustre striped madras. The Patterns present the very latest ideas for Spring wear in rich color combinations. Shirts correctly cut, splendidly finished, and'' there are various sleeve lengths in each sic. Shirts that in every detail will please well dressed men -and at a price that would not be possible but for arrangements made months ago in anticipation of the Anniversary Event. Men's Fine Silk Shirts, $6.65 Superior Qualities Greatly Reduced inc of the market did not reveal shirts of the In this collection there arc mar.y of the very finest silk shirts in the store taken from our' higher priced lines and reduced for the occasion Vhv? Because a thorough search- quality vou would want at a price in keeping with the Annivcrsarv Sale. .Ground Flnor.m Anniversary Sale 5,000 yds. Fine Cretonnes Aft'orcling Values Very Unusual At 59c Yard The fabrics arc all of superior quality and regularly sold at much higher prices. The S.alc will interest those who require Curtains, Hangings, Silp Covers, Cushions-, etc., for the citv or countrv home. Cretonnes At 33C Ynl Discontinued patterns that have retailed at a great deal more. Filet Net Curtains 300 pairs plain or figured centers, lace edge and jjj Iff fancy border; pair.. sP.AO . Fifth Bordered Marquisette At 19c Yard 2,000 yards in white, ivory and ecru; 36 inches wide. Armure Portieres 30 pairs only mulberry, brown or green colorings, reversible; 7 feet 9 inches long; pair Fiofir. $7.00 Four Anniversary Specials in House Furnishings For Tomorrow, Monday only r Genuine Kr earner Wash Boiler. extra heavy char coal tin, heavy copper bottom, $3.25 H7ioe Willow Clothes Basket, strongly made, family size, $1.85 Universal Bread Maker No. 4 illustrated, capacity, 2 to 6 loaves $2,95 Kreamer Bread Box No. 1 illustrated, roll top, white japanned $2.45 JSrvenlh rloar. . An Important Purchase of 225 Royal Wilton Rugs Offered as a Very Special Anniversary Feature at About Present Manufacturers' Costs 56x63 inches $9.50 6x9 fret $29.50 S'4 x 10 feet . 0X12 feet S54.50 $57.50 (We cannot send thoc ruijs 011 approal' Oriental Rugs Scatter Sizes Attractive Anniversary Offerings Beluchistan Rugs ' Mosuls and Cabislans Dark rich colorings, dull reds, hlucs and ivory. Sizes approxi mately 2'2' x feet. $29.50 Excellent weaves in very de sirable designs and coloring3. Sizes approximately 3 '4x5 feet. $37.50 . t ifth I our The Lord &. Taylor Midwinter Sale of Furniture Features Tomorrow,, Splendid Values in Suites for the Bed Room, Living Room and Dining Room at Special Anniversary Prices Living Room Suite Two-piece Solid Mahogany Living Room Suite (illustrated) Special Price $195.00 Bed Room Suite Four-piece Bed Room Suite (illustrated) in mahoganv. Special Price' $245.00 Dining Room Suite Tcn-piccc Hcpplcwhite Dining Room Suite (illustrated). selected figured mahogany Special Price $(525.00 Two-piece Queen Anne Living Room Suite. Special Price $122.75 Two-piece Louis XVI. Living Room Suite. ' Special Price $295.00 Two-piece Vclour Living Room Suite. Special Price $495.00 Three-piece Loiiis XV. Living Room Suite. Special Price, $825.00 Louis XVI. Bed Room Suite in walnut or mahogany. Special Price $195.00 Hepplcwhitc Bed Room Suite in walnut. Special Price $218.00 Sheraton Bed Room Suite in mahogany or walnut. Special Price $335.00 Te,n-piccc William and Mary Dining Room Suite. Special PrLc $335.00 Ten-piece Queen Anne Dining Room Suite. Special Price $395.00 Tcn-piccc Italian Renaissance Dining Room Suite. Special Price $395.00 Tcn-piccc Chippendale Dining Room Suite. Special Price $690.00 Louis XVI. Bed Room Suite in mahogany or ivory. Tcn-piccc Hcpplcwhite Dininir R-.cuu Suite. Special Price, $345.00 Special Price S695.00 Sixth Floor.. m 1 1 9 J ' yr k