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The Washington times., 1902-04-01
SPECIALIZATION VS.. ARBITRATION
AS A CURE FOR LABOR PROBLEM
By |. K. FRIEDMAN, Author of "By Bread Alone"

The old nursery rhyme has it that if all the men,
all the trees all the and all the waters of the
earth one individually, and if this single
used the single against the single tree, the cond
ton of oneness would stir up considerable of
splash. Well, this process of organization has been
steadily going in the worlds of labor and capital
until we have the gigantic the side and
the highly organized union the other. The settle
ment of difficulties between the two by the principle
of arbitration has been introduced in order to
the clash of the against the tree and to
anxious humanity consequent dousing.
Where arbitration works with any degree Of
cess it must obtain contestants of about equal
strength for if the be not strong enough the tree
will stand in fear of the harm it may do, and if the
be stronger than the tree it will simply take what
lit wants by the sheer force of its strength.
But it is the tendency of time, perhaps, to
overestimate the lasting benefits that voluntary
bitraton between capital and labor confer the
world of industry. 1t has been welcomed more and
more with the passing of every day the final sou-
ton of what is termed the labor problem. But is it
solution, is it mere postponement OF difficulties?
Can two things foreign in their natures labor
and captal-as and tree-be made to regard each
other in different light than that of the lion aggres
sive and the lamb defensive?
Of course. any plan of arbitration which prevents
strikes and inestimable economic waste, must of
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"Lone Democrat From Kansas"

Some of my Republican friends think
it great sport to refer to me as the lone
Democrat from Kansas, and to ask me If
| don't feel lost" remarked Representa-
tive Jackson of the Third Kansas district
yesterday.
We'll, they may think 1t funny. and
perhaps 1t is just as well that they en-
Joy themselves now, for after the Novem-
ber elections in Kansas this year there
will not be a Republican left to tell the
tale. Instead of one Democrat and seven
Republicans to represent Kansas in the
House, there will be eight Democrats in
the next House. And then my Republic
can friends will no longer refer to me as
the lone Democrat from Bleeding Kansas.
According to the political stars, this is a
Democratic year, and it will be repe-
tition of what followed the Fifty first
Congress"
Representative Jackson is a warm advo-
cate of Government ownership of the tele-
graph and has introduced bill for that
purpose. He also favors the election of
Senators by popular vote, and delivered
very strong speech on this subject in
the House a few weeks ago.
He says this question will yet be an is
sue before the people, and VIII not be
downed, although the Senate may re-
| fuse TO vote upon the House resolution
| providing for an amendment TO the Con
| stitution for the election of Senators by
I popular vote.
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be recognized Of sterling industrial worth
but is it safe for the physician of the body polite to
regard palliative as cure, mere sedativc
stimulant? Where capital and labor both highly
organized where the two opposing forces of about
the relative strength, arbitration is effective,
and clash is averted by the fear which equal
ertans for equal Herein is the value of the gi-
gantc trust the hand and of the vast labor
unions on the other
Yet the restlessness of labor its constant demands
for increased wage to meet the wants of STAN
dard of living that is constantly growing higher, its
insistence upon due share of the goods it helps to
produce, its craving for shorter and shorter hours to
enjoy the fruits conferred by this higher standard
would all these things indicate that arbitration is
merely preparing the way for social readjust-
ment, and making the road easy?
What, then, is the permanent cure? One hesi-
tates for every social quack has his pet
social nostru, and there would appear but small hope
for the suffering patient where all the doctors dis
agree However the most reputable physicians of the
profession would pretty well at agreement, and
the one hope they for the of the vital ills to
which society is heir lies in the socalization of
the gigantic industries capable by their nature of
dergoing the process in the common ownership OF
public utilities, and in legislation that is for the good
of society whole, contradstinguished from the
government and legislation that exist merely for a
class
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Walls Of the Anti-Royalists.

Now that Prince Henry is out OF the
country disconnected walls are aris-
ing in various sections, uttered by
people who profess to despise the
demonstrations made in his honor.
These superior ones assert that the
prince has received the fawning OF
republican people and returned home
laughing in mis- sleeve" as one rabid
critic puts 1t. They call our welcome
to the personal representative OF En-
peror William "toadyism" and fun
keyism" and other unpleasant things
and altogether MAKE considerable to-
do about verv simple matter.
Perhaps it would not be too much
trouble for somebody to explain why
the personal representative Of the
Emperor Of Germany should not be
shown as much honor as the personal
representative of any other ruler
the President of France, for example
Is the German Ambassador supposed
to be inferior in merit to the French
Ambassador or the Chilean Minister
simply because he happens to come
from a country ruled on the monarch
ical plan? Are we to discard all the
usages of international relations sim
ply because we prefer to elect our
rulers? Is an American bound to act
20
natural dignity, or is his dignity sus-
tained rather by knowing what is
usual in gooo society and behaving ac-
cordingly?
1t is hard to see why ordinary cour-
tesy should not be shown to prince
as much as to any other prominent
foreigner. We find republican govern
ment better for us; Germany finds
monarchical government better for
her. No man finds 1t necessary to re-
frain from inviting his neighbor to
dinner and treating him politely be-
cause he believes in different plan
of family discipline, nor does he lee
ture his guest upon the bringing up
of his children, IL the parents and
children are both satisfied. Politeness
has not died out of the world since
the signing OF the Declaration of In
dependence, nor is the majority OF
mankind anxious that It should.
Incidentally, il would be interesting
to know how many of these people
who are abusing reception commit
tees for being nice to Prince Henry
were among those found sitting on
the fence to see the procession go by.
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Abracadabra Club Meets.

The Abrac ada bra Club at its regular meet
ing, March 26, was entertained by Mr.. and
Mrs. z. E. Stevens, Columbia Road. A
programme of much merit was presented
to the club, DR.. Henry Baker contributing
a paper, THE Bible in the Constella-
tions," and Miss Emily Dougherty, AN
Account of Some Missionary Workers"
Mrs. Ellen yockey Seifert recited Sc
lection from Shakespeare, and Mr.. E. E.
Stevens delighted the club with beth in
strumentai and vocal music.
Refreshments were served by the host
ess, and after a social hour the club ad-
journed, to meet with Mrs. A. W. Barber.
703 East Capitol Street on Wednesday
evening, April 9. There were present Mr..
and Mrs. s. l. Besselievre. DR.. Henry
Baker, Mrs. E l. Pierce. Miss Florence
A. Pierce, Mr.. and Mrs. A. p. Clark. ir.,
Mrs. J. L. McCreery, Miss McCreery, Mrs.
George Hill and Miss Hill, Mr.. s. A.
Clark, Mr.. A. W. Barber. Mr.. and Mrs. E.
E. Stevens, Miss Charlotte Van Doren,
Miss Emily Dougherty, Mrs. F. B. Brock,
Mrs J. D. Croissant, Mrs. NJ. E. s. Davis.
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A VERY UNKIND REMARK.

In the the sndy civil
tion
n This Mr. correctly quoted ratuitous and cruel
slur possibly
Besides
The Congress nothing but that to
which
ton
habit of saddIng
the
the a
the itself.
the demand of public buildings,
President
heads
thing
Of
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Preservation of Forests.

THE work Of preserving the forests OF
this country ought to be taken up by the
General Government" said Mr.. Aloney
Joseph Rust, of Chicago, at the Raleigh
Il have been In the lumber business all
my life and know every timber belt OF
the United States from personal inspec-
tiou. Neither the States nor individuals
can properly attend to the preservation
OF the woodlands. l would advocate turn
ing 1t over to the War Department. there
nv insuring strict methods and discipline.
Tho Governments OF Europe manage far
better In this respect than we do, and
tree planting over there is carried on IN
der the auspices of the State.
They plant trees on the sides OF
mountains and upon pieces of waste land
where no crops can be gathered This
policy ought to be copied by the United
States or else before many years we will
fina our lands denuded of trees We have
been wasteful of our timber because we
have had SO much of it, but the time Is
fast coming when the supply will be ex-
hausted Some growths cannot be re-
newed under half century. The Gov
ernment could far better afford to spend
money on this rational and useful pro-
iect than to disburse huge sums on mat
ters of doubtful utility and from which
the people can never derive the slight
est advantage"
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Praise for Cleveland.

TT is astonishing to find so many peo-
ple who speak in admiring terms of ex-
President Grover Cleveland said Mr..
Nathan A. Harbin, of Baltimore, at the
Raleigh. II travel over a good bit OF ter
ritory and wherever | go | hear men eu-
logize him. This praise is not confined
to any particular party, but includes Re
publicans as well as Democrats. In fact
Mr.. Cleveland's popularity is far greater
today than during his incumbency of the
White House. In those days abuse of
him was common; nowadays ii is rare to
hear a word spoken in condemnation Of
his official acts or private life. | don I
suppose he will ever again be nominated
for The Presidency, but If such thing
were to happen l believe he would GER
;ainly be elected"
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UNDER THE CAPITOL DOME.
of "Sick Butter"

Senator Simmons Of North Carolina
opened his career as a speaker yesterday
by participating in the Democratic attack
on the oleo bill. A few semi-humorous
remarks on the subject of renovated but
ter were the best part OF his speech, and
they caused smile.
In brief, Mr. President. this renovated
butter" he said, SIS old, rancid, diseased
butter, whose age of usefulness is past
according to the laws OF nature. but which
by processes of chemical surgery is given
a semblance of sweetness and purity and
health.
unfortunately this restoration, or ap-
parent restoration, to health is only tenn
porary and feeting, and the patient soon
relapses Fortunately the same process
can be applied again and again. No mat
ter how bad the relapse may be. sufficient
ly strong chemicals. sufficiently applied,
will accomplish the rejuvenation.
Vast quaptities of this resurrected
butter are MANUFACTURED at the numerous
factories, which receive sick butter from
the four corners Of the country"
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Fair Needs Patrons.

Fair Needs Patrons.
81 had some business in Charleston, S.
c., recently, and while there went out to
see the exposition" said Mr.. Louis X.
Bermond of Chicago, at the New Willard.
THE day l went there were not over
fifty people on the grounds. 1t is in
reality a very creditable fair, and the
PEOPLE have spent great deal of money
to make it attractive. AS far as patron
age goes, however, 1t is dismal failure.
One of the reasons therefor is the re-
fusal of the railroads to grant any liberal
treatment to visitors. Then the home
people do not seem to patronize it very
much either.
THE Charlestonians strike me as rather
too conservative. They are not abreast
of the progressive spirit Of the age. A
friend of mine who went down there from
an extreme Western State. as an exhib-
itor. told me that he bought rather
good sized bill of goods from local mer-
chant in the furniture business. He went
later to pay his bill, and asked. the mer-
chant why it was that he had never seen
him upon the fair grounds. oh, l don't
take any stock in such shows was the
reply. There are lot of Yankees out
there, and never did like Yankees.
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1t is reported from Berlin that of the things which forcb
which he everywhere
crowd he
Henry the only
in
None anything like
who the
the good behavior
ing to him
And after all
American is accustomed seicontrol
waited these qualities
in to
In that does violence the
ordered Europe
factor.
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DOINGS IN THE WORLD OF SOCIETY.
Ball for Benefit of the Home for lncurabes this Evening
Most Notable Social Event of Season.
Mrs. Patterson Receive Assisted by Prominent Society Women
of Rev. Dr. Tamage Alters Original Plans for Marriage
of Daughter Which Takes Place April 9.
Notable Social Event.

The notable social event OF this even
ing will be the ball for the benefit of the
Home for Incurables, in the ballroom Of
the New Willard. Mrs. Patterson. presi-
dent of the board of management. will re-
ceive, assisted by other prominent So
ciety women actively interested in the
home.
The reception and floor committees will
be represented by a number of we'll
known society men. The Marine Band
will furnish the music. The ball tickets
include supper and from every indica-
tion the affair will be. as 1t deserves.
social aud financial success. The ball will
open at 10 O'Clock.
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Croker as Milkmaid.

New York Evening Telegram-Richard
Croker is playing Cincinnatus at the
roated grange. having taken a contract
to supply dairy produce to the American
Line steamships. The former ruler of
Tammany driving his lowing herds SLOW
ly o'er the lea" at eve, or sitting on an
upturned bucket clad in overalIs and one
gallus. extracting COW juice at daybreak,
must be soothing sight.
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The Beef Trusts Latest Grab.

New York Tribune-The Stan ard Oil
Trust and the United States Steel Trust have
adhered to the prudent policy of not rails
ing prices even when the demand for their
products was strongest. The great com
bination which settles the cost of meats
to the consumers seems to be more grasp
ing Quotations for beef have been raised
SO much that widespread i'll feeling has
been provoked.
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Tipped the Senator a Quarter.

Senator Hawley of Connecticut, chair
man of the Committee on Military Affairs,
yesterday politely pointed out some of the
interesting decorations in the committee
room to a party of old ladies who were
evidently strangers to the Capitol. AS
they left him, one of the ladies slipped
a quarter in his hand, and when the as
tonshed Senator asked why she offered
to pay United States Senator for an act
OF courtesy, she said with perfect SIM
plicity: "Oh. excuse me; l thought you
We're q doorkeeper."
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A Congressman's Crave Offence.

Boston Herald-This awful charge,
originating up in Worcester. that Con
gressman Thayer employs nonresident
of his district as his private secretary
would be more so If most of the Con-
gressmen were not guilty of the same
heinous offence-save when they g.7e the
Job to their wives or sons or daughters.
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An Early April Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Griffith Bennett, Of
Pittsburg. have issued invitations for the
marriage of their daughter. Miss Eliza
beth Jeanette Bennett, to Mr.. John Joy
Edison, jr., son of Mr.. and Mrs. John Joy
Edison, of this city. The ceremony is to
take place at the East Liberty Church. Of
Pittsburg, on the afternoon of Saturday,
April 12
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Marriage Plans Altered.

The illness of Rev. DR.. Talmage has al
tered the original plans for the marriage
of his daughter. Miss Maud Talmage, to
Mr.. Charles B. Wyckoff, Of Ithaca, N. T.,
which will take place April 9. The cere-
mony will not be solemnized in church,
but will be performed at the Talmage
residence, and though 1t Is feared that
DR.. Talmage will not be strong enough
to oficiate, it is hoped that he will be
able to be present at the wedding.
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CURRENT PRESS COMMENT.
Dealing in Futures.

New York World-Virginia is TO try to
eliminate the colored vote by imposing
an educational qualification, to take ef-
feet in 1904. 1t is thought that all the
whites will become qualified before that
time. But negroes have also been known
to learn to read.
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Regard for Cuba's Feelings.

Providence Journal-Cuban sentiment
will be fattered at the decision of the
United States Government not to estab-
lish a naval station at Havana. There
will be a coaling station near by, but IL
will be an unfortifed place and can
scarcely give offence to the national feel
ing OF the islanders.
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The Open Door in China.

New York Press-Much is inscrutable
about European policy In China. About
that of the United States there can be no
mistake. The door OF China must be kept
open. 1t shall not be slammed in Uncle
Sans face by any Power.
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Season for Younger Set.

The Washington residence of Senator
Kean will be the centre OF attraction for
the younger set throughout the Easter
season. as the Misses Kean have as their
guests Miss Janet Fish and Miss Chris
tine Roosevelt, OF New York. Miss Kean
gave a luncheon yesterday in honor of
the young visitors.
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Fighting Clothes On.

"The Democrats in the Keystone State
have their fighting clothes on this year"
said Representative Howard Mutchler, of
the Third Congressional district of Penn
sylvania. yesterday, ''and we will shake
up the dry bones this fall You know this
is a Democratic year, and in the next
House Pennsylvania will have at least
ten Democrats instead of only four, as in
the present Congress-
Representative Mutchler Is conserva-
tive Democrat and seldom grows opti-
mistic. He is newspaper man by pro-
fession, and is the editor and publisher of
the .Easton Daily Express" and the
"Nortbampton Democrat" If the other
States. Mr.. Mutchler says, will only do
as well as Pennsylvania there will be no
question about the political complexion
of the next House of Representatives,.
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Wedding and Reception.

Mr.. and Mrs, Thomas T. Keane have
issued invitations for the marriage OF
their daughter. Mary Claire. to Mr.. Will
liam Daniel Mclaughlin on Wednesday
evening, April ., at o'clock at St.
Joseph's Church Enclosed is a card for
the reception at 1880 O'Clock at 220 First
Street northeast.
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Bazaar for St. Matthew's.

A bazaar and tea for the benefit of st.
Matthews Church will be given April IA.
at Rauscher's. Mrs. James T. Barbour
and the Misses Riggs will preside at the
tea table. Flowers will be sold by Ba-
roness Hengelmuller and Mime. de Mar
gerie.
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Appropriate for the Windy City.

Chicago Inter ocean-H would be some
thing Of a surprise to the world If. after
all, Chicago Should construct the first
practicable airship. OF course. we have
every advantage here. SO far as the sup
ply of air-hot and colds concerned.
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Wedding at Grace Church.

The marriage of Miss Elizabeth Hume
to DR.. Charles James will take place at
Christ Church. Georgetown, on Thursday
afternoon.
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Hardened by Congress.

Atlanta Constitution-Mrs Pat Camp
bell has been playing in Washington and
neither the hOse-reel nor the hurry up
wagon had to be called out during the
performance. The Capital is growing cal
loused
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Ordered to the Philippines.

Mrs Smart, wife Of DR.. Robert Smart,
U. s. A., has removed from her residence
on Twenty-frst Street and taken apart
ments at the Grafton. DIR. Smart has
been ordered TO the Philippines.
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An Easter Party.

Easter eve a delightful party was given
by Mrs. Mary H. Murphy at her residence,
1716 Ninth Street northwest, in honor OF
Prof. Alvan H. Foreman and sister. OF
Norfolk, Va. A pleasant musical pro-
gramme and many games were enjoyed.
ending with a closely contested cake
walk. Miss Adams and Mr.. Kirkwood re-
ceived the first prize, and Miss Rachel
Murphy and Mr.. Ellis second. Dainty re-
freshments were Aerved.
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Dinner at Boundary Castle.

Ex-senator and Mrs. Henderson enter
tained a dinner company at Boundary
Castle last night, in honor Of Mr.. Henry
Watterson.
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GOSSIP AND CHAT HEARD IN
WASHINGTON HOTEL LOBBIES.
Michigan Farmers Indignant.

THE farmers of Michigan" said Mr.. W.
T. Jenkins. of Bay City. at the Shorcham.
ARE indignant at the policy that is be-
ing pursued at Washington in regard to
tariff legislation for Cuba.
They cannot see the force of any ar
gument that seeks to justify aid 10 an
alien race. at the expense Of our own
people. I confess that their view is per-
fectly natural, and has much to commend
it. In Michigan the farmers are just get
ting in position to make money out OF
the cultivation of beets. They will. il let
alone, make it one of the most profitable
crops grown. AS American citizens, are
they not entitled to more consideration
than the Cubans?
"One result OF this policy, if it is per-
sisted in. will be to lose a great many
Republican seats in the next Congress.
II the Administration will not be warned
of the danger. no complaint is due. should
the next House of Representatives be
overwhelmingly Democratic. Michigan is
now solidly Republican. II this discrim-
ination against her people is carried out,
the opposition will assuredly carry the
State in the coming elections"
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To Leave for Home.

Mr.. and Mrs. Chatfield- who
have contributed so graciously to the hos
pitalities of the winter and early spring.
will leave shortly for their home at Lake
Forest, Ill.
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Would Be a Democrat.

IF I lived in the South" said Mr..
Henry j. Burney, Of Boston, at the Riggs,
Il would undoubtedly be a Democrat. 1
have lately returned from a visit to va
rious points in Georgia and Florida, and
saw enough of conditions in these States
to convince me that the Democratic party
stands for white supremacy. 1t is es-
sential to the prosperity of the South that
the white race should rule. and Northern
men who go there to live are quick to
catch the point. 1t is well enough for
the white people of the North to divide
politically, but in the South the people
must stand together solidly in order to
keep from being dominated by the inferior
class.
This reminds me that such legislation
as Mr.. Crumpacker is seeking to promote
cannot help but be detrimental. My be-
lief is that the negro problem cannot be
settled by Congress. 1t is a matter that
the Southern people will solve satisfac-
torily If left to themselves. There is no
disposition on the part of the citizens OF
that section to treat the negro inhu-
manly, but they will never allow him to
dictate in matters of government"
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TOWN POINTS, POSTAGE PREPAID:

EVENING EDITION, one year. So; six
months. s1.5O; three months, IS cents
Evening and Sunday, one year, IS; six
months S2.5G; three months, &1.25.
Morning, Evening, and Sunday, one year,
sIo, six months. So; three months S2.50