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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-21
NO WoRTHIER CANDIDATE"

Desiring to know the real opinions Of the Re
publican candidate for Governor held by GER
tain persons who on account Of national poll
tics or private resentments now oppose him and
the Republican State organization. we have
sought enlightenment IN their free expressions
two years ago. when, as a candidate for Lieuten-
ant Governor Mr.. Higgins occupied a position
prominent enough TO call for comment, but not
prominent enough to excite prejudice or mis-
representation. We ind that he was then treat
ed with the greatest respect as a man worthy
Of the fullest confidence Of the people OF this
State. The absolute lack Of criticism Of his
personal or Official record, coupled with the
absolute lack of criticism OF his conduct as
Lieutenant Governor since then, must carry
conviction Of his fitness for promotion which
cannot be overthrow by sudden attempts at
detractiOn now.
In "The New-York SUM- of September %.
1902. we find this editorial declaration:
Mr. Francis ". Higgins. who was nominated
in Mr.. Sheldon's place. IS one Of the most noted
and respected Republicans in the public life Of
New-York State. There Is no wOrthier can
didate in his party's circle.
1.-THE New-York Evening POST Of September
"a 1902, declared that Mr.. Higgins represented
a real gain IN the type Of presiding officer OF
the Senate, and added:
Mr. Higgins has been closely associated with
OF State departments and bureaus and of in
Creasing the indirect revenues OF the State 70
point where the direct State tax could be abol-
ished. As chairman OF the Senate COMMITTEES
on Finance since 1898. Mr.. Higgins has been
the Republican leader OF that body. and his in
huence has invariably been felt on the side OF
economy. He Is a banker IN clean, his home
town; has large lumber interests IN Michigan.
Wisconsin and Minnesota, and bears the repU-
tation OF being an enteTprising, though conserv-
alive, business man. The claim OF the Repub-
lcans that theirs is a business administration OF
the affairs OF the State will unquestionably be
strengthened by his nomination.
This was Mr. Higgins two years ago. To-day
he is even more noted and respected, and the
Republican declaration that under his leader
ship the State would enjoy an honest business
administration is strengthened with the peo-
PIE. What The Sun" said two years ago is
even Guer now, with his added experience of
State affairs: There Is no worthier candidate
IN his party's circle"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-21

MarcOni hopes that these eccentricities may pe
overcome. Several months may elapse before
that result is achieved. but the inventors conn
dence seems rational, to say the least. The Opiy
wonder is that so much has actually been ac-
complished already!
When once the systematic sending or mes
sages for $500 or 5000 miles becomes pracu-
cal reality, the world will be eager to learn how
much further they will go. No one has cOnsid-
cred that question more carefully than DIr Mar
conf or feels a liveIier interest in its solution.
As was told in The Tribunes news columns last
Monday. he already has in view a set Of ex-
periments which should throw much light on
the subject. These are designed to test the ca
pacity Of the Poldhu and Table Head stations
merely, and not TO locate the limits Of Hertz
wave communication. The one thing has an
important bearing on the other, however, be-
cause when the effect Of the improvements re-
Gently made and about to be made at the two
sending stAtiOns is accurately measured it will
be possible to estimate what additions, IL any,
are necessary to further achievements. Mr..
Marconi's plan, therefore, is to make another
voyage like that on the carlo Alberto. He viii
start from a place in the Mediterranean where
MESA ges are received from Cornwall and Cape
Breton with perfect distinctness, and then move
steadily away, meanwhile watching carefully
the diminution in clearness. Signals may cease
to be recognizable at six thousand miles, or per-
haps they may be discernible still further away.
The most distant point from Poldhu that can be
reached is in the vicinity Of New-Zealand, and
to that quarter OF the globe the ships course
will be directed. Whether the ether waves
from Cornwall viii reach so far nobody can say,
but pound Of fact is worth ton Of theory,
and Mr.. Marconi is looking for facts. II is no
exaggeration to say that the venture in ques-
ton may yield results of incalculable value.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-21

be taxed at the local rate and for the exclusive
benefit or the respective municipalities. oh tue
other questions involved the platform made this
frank declaration:
The questions affecting the taxation OF tne
franchises and so-called main stem are SO
intimately connected with the revenues OK we
State. and far reaching and involved. that
the subject should receive the most exhaustive
confederation. Under authority OF the last iegls-
4ature' a commission was appointed Dy the 49, 49,
ernoT 10 investigate and report to the neAL
legislature upon the taxation OF all classes OF
property, by whOmSOever owned. This colhIllS'
sion has now organized, and has begun its de-
nberations by setting foot a searching IN
vestigation into the taxation Of railroad prop
erty. The possible loss Of revenue 70 the stare
the danger Of a State tax. and other results ar
fecting the State at large which might arse
from change in the method OF taxation OF the
franchise and main STEM are great that we
deem IL prudent and conservative to await the
report OF this commission before taking any
further action thereon Upon the presenCaIloh
of this report to the legislature pledge the
Republican party, its candidate for Governor
and its members in the legislature to fearless
and thorough consideration OF this subject, to
the end that If any lack OF uniformity or IN
equalities are shown TO exist they Will be re-
moved so that all property, corporate or IN
dividual. except that used for religious. educa-
tional and charitable purposes, shall bear Its
full. equal and Just burden of taxation without
discrimination, and pledge to the people Of
the State the enactment Of all Just laws 10 this
end.
In other words. the Democratic plan is an
offer to settle offhand problem which, when
last discussed in its entirety. twenty years ago.
required months Of work by the ablest law
makers Of the State. The Republican plan
promises positively the removal Of palpable
injustice. but says honestly and candidly that
the other points involved need consideration
and thought before practicable legislation can
be drafted which viii be fair TO all taxpayers
and to the State. The party is, however, fatty
committed to the best and most equitable plan
devised in the light Of the recommendations Of
the commission now at work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-21
TIE THREE PLATooNs EVIL

Well informed betting men declare that pool
rooms and gambling houses Of other kinds are
rapidly multiplying in the various boroughs Of
New-YOrk City. Tammany has shown itself
utterly incapable Of dealing effectively with the
lawbreakers, or it has no disposition TO do any
thing of the sort.
Moreover. the three platoOns system has done
great deal Of mischief in the Police Depart
ment 1t encourages laZiness, negligence and
favOriusm among the members OF the force. as
The Tribune. which earnestly opposed the adop-
ton of the plan, predicted It would do This
papers foresight has been made manifest by
the overwhelming evidence of Generalization
among the patrOlmen- The three platOons
ought TO DO abolished.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-21
YEWJERsEYs cAMPAEGN.

The Republicans of New,Jersey met In Tren-
Ton yesterday. nominated Edward c. Stokes for
Governor and selected Presidential electors.
This practically opens the State campaign, in
aEmuch as the Democrats met last week and
picked their men. New7Jersey is absolutely safe
for Roosevelt and Fairbanks, but there is 60
ing to be a lively fight on the Governorship and
the legislative ticket James Smith, jr., wants
10 get back 20 the United States Senate. and Il
seems TO be a case of now or never with him.
At hrst Mr. Smith thought that the antitrust
issue was the best card on which 10 win New
Jersey, but the idea OF q trust busting cam.
paign under Mr. Smiths supervision simply
sent the State into commissions of laughter.
Nothing daunted. Sr. Smith cast about for
something else Then the Hon. Bob Davis
came TO the centre OF the stage, and remarked
that II Mr. Smith would help Hudson County
elect Governor on an equal taxation' plat
form he could have its support for the Senator
ship.
So equal taxation is the slogan. The phrase Is
somewhat misleading, because in its common
occupation it does not mean an equalization OF
rates and valuations for all property. but simply
that the railroads shall be compelled to nav
more than they do now. Under existing laws
an railroad property Is valued ana assessed by
a State board. The tax collected on the "rnain
STEM" which includes Eoadbeds and stations
goes into the State treasury, while all tha re-
mainder is turned oyer to the municipalities in
which the property is located The railroad
property, wherever located. is taxed at a fixed
rate, regardless OF local standards or variations
The existing arrangement is not entirely salts.
factory, but Il was hoped 70 have a remedy an.
piled without making a political football of 81
That, however. did not suit the plans of Mr.
Smith ana his associates. They couldn't wait
for the report OF a mixed commission NOW az
work investigating the whole subject. Instead
they dung this programme at the voters az New
Jersey:
kirst-Ihat the property, except franchises. or
teeEy r5iifoao ana canal company IN New-Ter-
sey shau be taxed, IN each municiDalItv a. sha
same rate that is imposed upon the pro6ertv OF
private owners. Dollar foF dollar IA arress-
nent ot valuation. Dollar for dollar IA amount
81 tax. "a 'S'N
secono-That the personal property and fran
ehlses OF railroad and canal cOmpanies shall he
s4pSeet 70 a State tax OF one-half OF per cent
tcr state uses. - S
1hird-Ihat, expert knowledge being neces-
sasg 20 oeternine ths values OF railroad ana
raiiAi properties, the assessment az value sha1
% MADE by State board The taxes collecfed
~ tte state and paid % the taxing districts n
Niiien tae property Is located.
Fortunately, the Republican State Convention
which met yesterday did not attempt 20 com.
pete WIN THIS inscriptions bid for votes lt
conceded frankly that al second class prop
erty owed by the railroads and used for
yards warehouses. freight depots, etc.. should
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-21
EQUIPPED BY EXPERIENCE
Mr. Higgins Unusually Well Prepared for
the Duties Of the Goyernorship.
From The Albany Argus.

1FOn me Albany Argus
Neither Morton. nor Black nor Roosevelt vOr
OdelI when nominated was as well equipped for the
performances Of public duty as Governor as Is
Frank Higgins to-dav. In nominating a man ~ his
experience against whom the voice Of scar5SI has
never been raised. the Republican party has per-
formed a distinct service to tho politics OF this
Our Governors should be chosen from men NJ r,,n
lie experience at Albany with unblemished records
ana strong public sentiment should and undOubt-
edly WI. develop 10 favor OF the man who under
slan9s ths business OK the state and viii nOs upon
school ~ @''sl'1
* the CSoVernorShip was purely an ornament or a
venice OF ponucal expression then voters should
Sass tner ballots Tor reasons other than dtness
BUT TINS state lranSacts great business arlOunt-
ing 70 S@5.OooOoo a year, and the Governor is the
manager OF the concern Shortly the State Will
ne called upon 20 eXpend over $O0OO0OOO for the
Ere Canal improvements, and Il should have q
manager VINO not only has integrity as Mr. ETIc-
gins has. but knowledge OF the bypafhs and pitfalls
winch beSet pubic officers and which Mr. Higgins
mas successfully avoided during his public career
AZ Us q known r9ct that there is no more striking
example OF sound morality and Of exalted Datri-
.otism and no moro earnest opponent Of sslxuIiue-
sery than Frank Higgins.
LOOK up MS record. you who doubt!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-21
WIRELESS TELEGRAPBY

Mr.. Marconis latest visit to this country nat.
urally invites a survey Of the progress already
made in the art in whose DEVELOPMENT he has
played so conspicuous part. Six years ago
wireless telegraphy was practically unheard Of
To-day scores of transatlantic steamships make
use of 1t to report their arrival when fftv or
one hundred miles from the coast and 10 ex-
change messages at sea. Nearly all the navies
OF the more progressive nations have actually
adopted or taken steps to introduce II Roth
Japan and Russia have found It exceedingly
helpful during the last few months. Its value
10 armies In active service was strikingIy illus
uated in South Africa IN the conflict between
the British and the Beers Little has vet heen
done commercially on land, but several busi-
ness nrms and corporations in the United States
having factories in different places are planninc
10 establish communication between them Inv
THIS agency, and have given the preference N
the apparatus Of some Of Mr. Marconi's AmerI.
can rivals The latest advance, from strictly
BUSINESS point OF view, is the initiation OF a
daily news service from both this countrv ord
EusIdnu Ior one OF the lines Of steamers plying
between Liverpool and New-York
The transmission of n few MESSAGES r.or,
shore to shore across the Atlantic nearly two
years ago suggested startling possibilities. lin
10 tAe present time these have not been f11IIv
realized. 1t was found that the system varied
less satisfactorily on some days than on others
and 1t was wisely decided not to invite nublic
patronage until It could be handled with greoter
regularity and certainty. The lack of mi
rormlty in the distance at which the Hertz
waves affect receiver had been observed many
times before. 1t was particularly noticeable 8,
Ine summer or lSO2, when for several weeks
ue station at Poldhu emitted impulses DESIGNED
exclusively for the warship Carlo Alberto -
mas also been detected In the sending az lie
patches TO the Cunard steamships These vessoIs
always hear either from Poldhu or Table Head
cape Breton, and occasionally from both. o.
oay the messages may not travel mora Than
1000 miles. and the next day they NAV ba re-
ceived 1000 or 1900 miles off, With rpo~o
sensitive receivers. more powerful wave gener.
ators and other technical improvements Mr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-21
ON THE BERHsHF7Es

t1A HALA6EAhA TO THE TRTsuNpY
Lenox. Mass. Sept 20.-0Ir. and ETrx "a
Ayseoush. Of Shanghai China have ar-fv.S Ia
and are guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Fros'ae
ham. s
Among to-day's arrivals at the Hotel Azng,r.,
were Mr.. and Mrs. John J. DUR. T. c. c. Ro5A -
son and A S. White. q New-Yorz; Nfiss A=7f,-,r
Of Boston, and Mr.. TiIghuan and Miss Efutcbir,a-
Of Philadelphia.
Mrs William B. Ogden has arrived n Ieuo- e..
the autumn Baron and Baroness Esrgslml,Ils.
are also among to-day's arrivals n Lsnox
Giraud Foster. Of New-Yorb. has awarded a -
tract for large addition TO his country b1ras
Bellefountatne 20 cost about $4,000 tn aa5fs~.
will largely Increase the area oe the GROUND -
Of Mr.. Fosters villa
meeting OF the Berkshire Hunt Club osas b.r.
to-day at BeIlefountaine. Nearly all tia rfaa-z -
the club took part IN a short run and at thu ga
Of the drag Mrs Foster served tea
Or. Richard c. Gresnleaf. who has beam -,
yachting trip. has returned to Leuox
General Marcus It. Miller, who has bean sna,stu
the summer in Stockbridge, has returned u VS.
instOn. Mr.. and Mrs. James Lsoxudes alz, -
Stockbrfdgs to-day for the capital
In the Dlay-Or for the cup offered Sv Ira u,..,
AsptnwaN. William Hoffman. of Harvard. -.
William d Sloane to-day for the possession OF -.
trophy
The estate OF Charles II. Ksrner, Of Great Pa
rinston and New-TOrk. has decided To sen f5.
stock on Mr., Keruers horse farm at auction. tn.
farm has more than seventy high bred tross'rv
horses.
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a FLOWER SHOW AT NEWPORT.
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TR1sUEE.l

lHT TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBCNE-l
Newport r. J., Sept 2a-Thoss OF the cOttagers
who are remaining az Newport to-day had the op-
portunity Of attending the autumn show OF the
Newport horticultural Society in Masonic Hall. IN
which many OF the cOttagers have entered exhibits
The society's silver medal was won by II H
Rogers. OF Fair Haven. Mass. for his exhibit OF
tuberOus besOuda- The bronze medal went to Mrs.
c. NJ Bell for a Seeding draccRna. and gratuities
TO Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt for fOthergaM major
and to Mrs Winthrop Chaner for dahlas. Il Is the
best fall exhibition that the society has ever given
Other winners follow: For palms and ferns the
greenhouses OF Mrs. W. StOFrs Wells; for earna-
tons and American Beauty roses. Mrs. William
Astor; for ferns. Mrs Robert GOelet; for grapes
Hugh d. AuchinclOss; for peaches Mrs. Perry Bel
mont; for pears, Hugh D. Auchlncloss aud FOR
melons. Gibson Brothers. The show will be con-
tinued for three days.
This morning number Of the cottagers gathered
at The Ems. the villa OF Mrs. Edward ]. BerwInd
TO listen to talk by Miss GeorgianR Roberts An
her series on topics OF the day.
A luncheon was given this afternoon By Mrs.
Ogden GOelet, ana this evening dinners were given
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-21
AEusenents.

ACADEMY OF sGUsIc- 2-s:l5-checleEs
f-AN-a-s:ls-Tke Singer.
5lF-T.ASCO THEATRE-S-S kitty Beileirs
GEEKELEY LYcEUN TIIEATfsIS-S;5O-canoicA
.I6--ar- Wiz.
CASINO-2- -s-2o--fi1 PAT, PoCf-
CIRCLE yHEATEJc-2
tcOhIrY ISI-A1D-IlreaullaDd -lsiEIa FnFk-
FTERION-S. 15-BusineEs Ts business
TDhIFfE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. School GIL
IERf1IFlE TFiE .3o-The Duke OF hilhefeilhas
f3AFsFDFh-2--S2O -The College Widow.
GARRIcK THEATRES: l5Tha coronet o. ne DIelL7Ss
EIAaT1EERSTEIN-S VICTORIA THEATElE-z--S-Feaoe
EzAFIEM OPERA HoUgE-s:lB-Ths viEEfn'an
HsSicKERBocKEk THEATRE-s:so-A AladcsD Pr1n-
TsYcEUiE rHEATRE-s:Is-se rio-cOmis oOverDess
LYRIC NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Observation-Disclosures Of SPICE.
GANEIATTAN-s-Bect sharp -
IN Paris.
SAVOY THEATRE-2-s:l5-Mrs Wigs OF the Cao01se
vrAiI.acK s-2:Is-s. 2o-The County Chairman.
WEST END-2-s:l5-An English Daisy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-21

Mrs. PelL Aod
Mrs. 6tuyvesant Fish closed Crossway, to-s.u
the season and started FOR her place az c,,, ~
on-the-EudsOu.
The Marquis Louis De NIorss os PArfx a..
rived at Newport for short visit
G. +. Watson, OF New-YOrx IA thu S-,a,t -. -.
and Mrs. j. Mitchell Clark az Grav C.psIs- - A'F'
Mrs Thomas Howard and family left r..
for HYDE Park where they will spend "a. aus,'-1,
months. NA'@nn
MES G H P. Gilbert closed her Newman. -.
to-day and returned to Nsx-Yorl ''n
Clarence ". DOlan started for Phusass,z.-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-21
PERSONAL NOTES FROM WASHINGTON.
LBRoM TIE TRIBUNE sUEEAu-1

TE-Rosr TIE TRIBUNE sUREAU-1
washiuston, Sept 2o-secretary Taft has IA
formed the War Department that he win return ~
Washington next Tuesday He Ia now WIN h'
family at Murray Bay. Canada
The Archbishop Of Canterbury will be present.
next Sunday morning at ST. Johns Church. OK
which Mrs Roosevelt is a member.
Several engagements have been made by ths
President for the end OF the week On friday ~.
Tusserand the Ambassador Of France. viii present
at the White House M. Picard. the head OF ths
French Commission 20 the ST. Louis ExpOsitioh-
On Saturday afternoon In the East Room OF the
White House the President will receive the deie-
gates 70 the Interparliamentary Peace Conferences.
SATURDAY. night the President and Mrs. RooseVeit
viii entertain at a large dinner IN honor OK rhs
ArchbishOp OF Canterbury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-21
ONLY PUBLIC ACTS CRITICISED.

From The Philadelphia Press.
Have not the whole brood OF Democratic pa3s..,,
tnpugned his (the PTesdentGl statement - 1870
government had no completely in the Eal' ~
revolution? What was the object except S1,irsd
peach his good faith? Have they not al 1850. -
both his motive and HIS right IN ISSUING tIs gEsc
sion orderf What was the Implication eNesffSS lat
he did Il for political puEposess7 II g % stl
the criticisms respecting JudSe Parker s NS.,7f.-
questioned his sincerity, what else but an l ls.s
ton on his sincerity Is involved IN tae ~1..-~
ton OF tho Presidents pension OTdert -, x,~asf-
The PERSONAL honor and integrity or nes.'s.
dent Roosevelt judge Parker can 20 S S.fr 10
fully aSsaiied. But both Of them aust s1of to
juGSment on their public acts. and tle Ssen
show that the Democratic caldiqstte La nudats
treated differently from tho Republican sAA
viii not bear EXAMINATION
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-21
THE EAGLE DISsEMBLEs ITS LOVE.
But Why Does 1t Kick Mr.. Hornblower
Downstairs2
BON ne Br0oklyn Eagle.

bis lMr. HoFnblower'sl selection as chairman sig
slueS the return or men OF MS TYNE 10 ths marty
iI Sn wieh tney were separated tor reasons cred
racy but happily vindieated hv reSSIts faH1crs ia
to the nation. 'N9S''s AN'uAeNAo
and a gratifying event. - sisHl"0NA4'e
his Ta tesaLS T ns M n as more important than
S.9i ~ sb be, sIgSSssve II has the as
the credit the opposition IN pSrt so eno o2 OatIen
under The necessity OF refFainnS sron 81 crtcis1
be an attorneysh plea, not a ~ ~ So.sss -
N-ASeAi>t0ucta OF ttie
Tho truth Of history. however g. - ,,,,,,.
OF campaigns. Mr. HornblowarS an the eNlseAeses
We presumes oritfcise ths natfon' aussanss. '1sy