V nl'l'f-'l G; 0. P. FACES PERIL IN, TARIFF REVISION Political Measure Threatens to Cause Split in Party. Scientific Rates Urged Congress Marks Time Till Harding Takes Hold EVENING- PUBLIC LEDGER-PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1921 I . t Ily CLINTON XV. OILnRKT Bluff CorrrMtondrnl, Evfnlnir I'nWIo rrigtr Copvrtoht, lilt, ov J'mbiio stager Co. Vltnnson, v.i.. .1. Tariff rcvi- .Ion, which wn definitely defeated for ,? SMSion b.r tho failure to obtain rloturo upon the omerEcncy bill yes Llsy. H likely to po over until Zr revenue bills and reform of the taiaHon low-) lmvo been disposed of under the Harding Administration. There will bo n contest on this mica tin baleen old-fashioned tariff ndvo rttw like Congressman Tordncy, of the Houe ways and means committee, backed by representatives of tho agri cultural Interests, who are aecklnjr. early protection for their product, and the more moderate protectionist Rcpub- -". iv.i. m nn fordirn markets. Mr. rordney and his friends allcgo that I.. itnrr in know how murh rovo- mtc h to be raided by the tariff before tho other lax laws which nrc to take iho place of the excess profits tax law tan be IntclliKently framed, nnd tho agricultural interests aro clamormc for Immediate action. Moreover. It is regarded as good oirtr tactics to pas a tariff law as early as possible in n new administra tion no that the public may become ac customed to its workings before the nut consreH'lonal election has to be reld. More than once n party passing A tariff law too near the time for the Kcrtlon of Congress has lost the Houtc r.f Ucprc'entatlves in the ensuing olce .n it is n ircncrol principle of both parties to get tariff laws out of tho tray as soon as possible. , Shows Party Split l!ut the disputu over the emergency tariff bill has been illuminating. The division In the Republican party nnd in the Intercuts which support the Re publican party has been revealed. In this dlvl'lon lies party danger, both because it makes any prompt nction upon tho tariff improbable, even if Con gress takes it un first: unclpr tho ltnnl. lug adinlnlKtrntlon. nnd because it is likely to show itself in the electorate when the Consrcs that has passed tho tariff bill comes up for re-election. If Congress in its present state of mind becomes involved with the tnrlff at once after going Into special session under Mr. Harding, the other constiuc. tlve measures of the new admlnihtrn Hon may bo intolerably delayed and the public hope for action by the Republi cans may be disappointed. Tho discussion of tho emcrgenev tariff bill in the Senate in this session has caused such delay that even some of the appropriation bills nro Imperiled by lack of time. This nnd tho unpopularity of the new budget committee in the House is Retting Congress Into a Jam. For several weeks every move with re gard to the emergency tariff bill has been politics. The bill has been dead, all tho Senate has known it was dead. Hut no one wanted to be held respon sible for its death. Everybody wanted the farmer nnd the other interests -who would have re ceived protection under it to believe that bo was its friend. Even the Dem ocrats who have protectionist constit uents in the agricultural South have taken part in this game. This motive wns responsible for Hcnntor Simmons' offer, after cloture had failed, to agree to unanimous consent for a vote upon tho tariff bill. He hoped that some Re publican opponent of the bill would object to unanimous 'consent nnd ho knew If It were passed, President Wil son would voto ft so late tha- nu pos sibility of repassing it over tho eto would exist. The desire of Republicans from the manufacturing states for a tariff that will give adequate protection for such American products as really need pro tection and at the same time not close our markets to foreign goods, thus interfering with tho large export trade, which, in spite of the world-wide busi ness depression is Bteadlly being built up, Is creating a demand in Congress for a scientific, revision of tho tnriff which will take into Intelligent con sideration rates of exchange. These, scientific revisionists are for delaying tariff revision under tho new adminis tration until after other revenue bill nre out of the way. The prrnent hearings on the tariff arc of the old sort. Interests seeking pro tection come and ask for it. Unbiased expert opinion upon whnt protection is necessary is scarce and Is receiving POLAND FEARFU L OF SOVIET ATTACK Officials Arrive in Franco to Dis cuss Means to Meet Possible Spring Offensive Il.v ilio Associated Prctts Paris, Feb. 3. President Pllsudskl. of Poland, with it large number of high Polish officials nnd their secretaries, arrived in Paris nt 11 o'clock this morn ing to discuss with President Millcrnnd. Premier Iiiiitnd. Mondial Koch nnd otber French officials n Mievil: offensive against possible Rol- Poland in the little nttcntlon. A political tariff is rnrly spring, and other subects interest- about nil tberu In In nlnht. And it is being borne in upon the consciousness of everybody that n political tariff Is full of dangers because of tho divided stato of opinion, It is argued that the Republican party might better go before tho coun try with n recently enacted scientific tariff than with n hurriedly enacted po litical tariff. This is by the way of meeting tho objection that it is danger ous to the pnrty in power to delay tariff enaction. The whole question will come up to Mr. Hording and Congress will un doubtedly abide by his decision. Con gress is showing little capacity to act without the guidance of a President and party leader. The budget system is nt stake in the attitude the old House committees ore showing toward the budget committee which has taken over their powers on appropriations. And a jam on appropriations, which is a pos sibility, will start the Harding admin istration with arrenrs of work to do. Since the break-up of the old Aldrich nnd Cnnnon machines, the legislative branch 1ms lost capacity to get things done. lng to tho two countries The pnrty which numbered n dozen nersons. In cluding Prince Snplchn, Polish foreign minister, nnti ucncrai homowski. war minister, was met by Premier Rrlaml and escorted to the Hotel Crillon. Ignacc Paderewskl, former premier of Poland, arrived here jesterdny. The discussions aro expected to continue three iIujb. "Tho most disturbing factor of Po land's plight Is the impression that has gone abroad in the world tbnt she is imperialistic," said Prlnco Sapleha soon after Ills arrival, "and the next Ik tho problem of finding enough food for her starving population. The gov ernment Is most concerned In combat ing the idea that Poland has ambitious for further territorial gains. "Polish statesmen, fully alive to this feeling, nrc doing their utmost to con vince the western powers, and particu larly the United States, that Poland desires only pence, and that quickly. Peace is absolutely necessary for Po land, jet her sincerity Is questioned and her position buffers from lack of con fidence on the part of the western pow ers nnd the I'nlted States . 'To correct that impression I mny say that when we mnde the armistice the Itolslievlk army was thraRhed, Oneral Wrangcl's army was still In existence nnd we could have advanced to the boundaries of historic Poland. At no time has Poland desired to extend her boundaries to those of 1772, because she never has wanted to incorporate large bodies of non-Polish people." SHOP WITh STORE fiRnnrc II 1 1 1 k I ft w Easy Terms FRAMBES & CLARK 1112 Chr.tnul St., Philm. 1(1 Gaarsntn- Tr war., Atlantic Cllr 0 N Third t.. Cml That Buy Anything from tht If.-Inr to of rwin.. win rMni-lott, Camden, MlnntU City A fhetr ORAM DPI ANO. Length, 4 feet 10 inches One of the most compact pianos, made for those who prefer the form of the grand, but have only limited space. Highly satisfactory as to tone quality; beautifully cased in mahogany; priced very moderately. Con venient monthly payments. N. STETSON & CO., 1111 Chestnut Street assMSEsss H Sniial Sale, Ending Feb. 28th Our Entire Stock of Oriental Rugs at 33Vs to 50 From Regular Prices In extent and quality this is the largest and finest stock of Oriental Rugs in the city. And this sale affords discrimi nating householders an exceptional opportunity to secure Rugs of the most exclusive character and artistic excellence at extreme savings. An inspection will convince you that these values cannot be equalled anywliere. Note Fine Mosul Rugs Average Size 3 f t. x G ft., $37.50 to $66.50 ,: FRITZ & LARUE, Inc. Importers Oriental Rugs 3615 CHESTNUT STREET Three things. tou will find Three things you will find in an Auerbach Almond BarFirst, the creamy smoothness of the Auerbach Milk Chocolate. Second, the golden brown savor of big, fresh-roasted crispy Almonds and then the delic iousness of the mingled flavors, imparting a taste to your delight. There are dealers in every town who sell them at 5c It im your own fault if you pay mora. AUERBACH M Chocolate Bars H afaWafaL YWfilVD B Mk DiffertntKind M "Built like a Skyscraper" H mm il i Mi &) Ftr ytari ive've been euatante::nc Siai). 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THIS FEBRUARY FURNITURE SALE, announced without any attempt at sensationalism, but simply with a statement of FACT that made the event stand out as more attractive than any former February Sale here and unapproached by any 1921 February sale elsewhere, starts off with the largest number of customers and largest volume of business ever recorded up to this time. 33V3 or 50 per Cent. Deducted From the Already-Reduced Price The DOUBLE REDUCTION makes a saving unequaled and unprece dented. First, we reduced all Furniture at the close of the year everything at least 10 per cent. Then we reduced our entire stock again for the February Sale an additional reduction of at least 33 Va per cent., and in some cases 50 per cent. Among the Furniture at 50 per cent, reduction is a splendid assort ment of Dining-room Suits. The greater part of the stock, however, is jub-. ject to the 33y3 per cent, reduction handsome Upholstered Furniture for library and living-room. Bedroom Suits in Period designs, and innumerable Tables, Chairs, Cabinets, Stands and other single pieces. Also all Metal Bed steads and Bedding. ) i - Strawb-Wce t. j-othii Kurr.ltur. 'lhlrd r.oor xr.-til Uedsteada nd Befldlrr T ourth Floor New Purchases and Close-out Lots of Dependable Suits and Overcoats for MEN At Prices Undreamed-of a Few Months Ago and Even Far Be low the Present Market Value Men's and Young Men's Clothing: may be bought now at lower prices than anyone could have thought possible, say six months ago. And, what is more pertinent to the man who needs Clothing, the prices on these remarkable groups are far lower than the new low prices lower than we have any reason to expect for spring or next winter: Suits and Overcoats $24.50 bUITS in single- and double breasted models: nent mix tures and plain colors. OVER COATS in Ulster and Ulstcr otte styles, all-wool, heavy and warm. Very exceptional value. I I Suits and Overcoats $28.50 Men's nnd young men's models Worstnd nnd Cassi mere SUITS; excellent in fab ric, style and tailoring, and ULSTER OVERCOATS with quilted oke. The bet this price will buy anvwhere $28.50. Suits with Extra Trousers $28.50 Good, well tailored, well-fit-tinp, all-wool Suits; neat mix tures, small checks nnd stripes. Would be unusual valuo cen with one pair of trousers extraordinary vnluo with tho extra pair $28.50. Suits and Overcoats $34.50 Men's nnd younjr men's SUITS of all-wool cassimcres and standard worsteds in dcslr ablo colorings; OVERCOATS of soft, thick, warm fabrics in Ulster and Ulsterettc models. Wonderful values. V Strawh-iJie C!o(hiir Fecord Inor. Wait Broken Lines of Women's Coats at Great Reductions Lines arc broken, there are not nil si'es in each style but the woman who pets n Coat from these lots is yetting u wonderful value. A fair range of sizes in each lot. Wool Velour Coats Reduced to $15.00 Several ko"1 belted models, somo with collars of seal-djcd fur; all lined with silk throughout. Wool Velour Coats Reduced to $20.00 Good, scruceublc Coats in dark shades, n!l made in belte- st; .c lined throughout with silk and finished Mith fur collar". Sports Coats of Heavy Coatings now $25 In good dark shades of tan, with deep collar of natural raccoon. Lined throughout. Medium sizes only. ?B V StrwbrlUj I. ClotHer -S.oniJ r oor Centrt 200 Boys' Suits at Half Price $11.25 to $16.25 Chiefly one or two of a kind but all from our finer lines and including many Jack O'Lcather nnd Triple-Service Suits. Sizes for boys of S to 17 years. These ere now marked at just one-half their original prices now $11.23 to $10.23. This is but une of tho many attracts o values now available in the Boys' Clothing Store. Striwbrldue A Cothiir S ujnd F.oor, IMbert 8trt Kp' Men's Neckties of Grenadines Hand loomed in Italy The newest idea m spring Neckwear for men. Four-in-hands of beautiful silk grenadine, hand-loomed in plain shades, or in novel dotted and striped effects. It has been a long while since such fine Neckties could be bold for n.no I'-iwbrtdse 4. Oolh'er Ali 1. Mrk.t Strut 500 Pairs of Dutch Curtains of Scrim Special at $1.50 A lot of five hundred pairs, pur chased advantageously and marked to be sold in the same way. Of white marquisette, made up in Dutch style, with valance, and complete with casing and frill. Sir-Awbrlds i U-.thier Third Kloo- Women's Warmer Undergarments of Fleecy Flannelette NIGHT GOWNS of striped flannelette with collar or collar less ?1.8C. In extra sizes $2.25 to $3.15 PAJAMAS, of white or striped flannelette Various models, all two-piece Uyles $3.00 to $3.C5. PETTICOATS, somo with plain hem, others scalloped 86c to $2 Knit Petticoats $1.50 to $5.50 btrawbrldt. 4. Clothier Third Floor. Wtit MAIlKEThT. I'.irillTII HT. I'lMIBIlT ST. STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER MAHKKT ST. 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