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The Irish standard., 1905-08-05

Some public speaker recently re-
ferred to the glorious record of the
British fleet in the Baltic during the
Crimean war, says the Philadelphia
Standard and Times. Now what was
that record? The signal was given out
by Sir Charles Napier as the fleet
was about to sail: Now, my lads,
sharpen your cutlasses." No doubt
the weapons got a good edge, but that
was all. Not blow was struck nor a
shot fired by the great British fleet
in all the war. The Russian ships
lay securely inside the harbor at Cron-
stadt, and not a British ship dared
show its nose within ten miles of the
place, whose Notifications made it as
as Gibraltar. People would
do we'll to read a little history ere they
stand up to talk or set down to write
about important historical episodes.
The Irish standard., 1905-08-05

The National Board of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians, at a meeting held
in Atlantic City last week, passed a
strong resolution urging senators and
congressman to vote for the monu-
ment to Commodore John Barry, says
the New York Gaelic-American. The
gist of the resolution was that the
gratitude of the Republic to the heroes
of the War of independence woulud be
incomplete if it failed to give evidence
of it's appreciation of the great serv-
ices of the father of the American
navy. The Ancient Order of Hiber.
mans does not wish to detract in any
way from the glory of the great men
who adorn American history, but con-
tend that truth and justice demand
tat honor should be given where
honor is due. The Importance of the
meeting was enhanced by the pres
ence at all the sessions of Archbishop
Farley of New York, who is national
chaplain of the order The archbish-
op showed the keenest interest in all
the proceedings.
The Irish standard., 1905-08-05

Although Russia has been beaten at
every turn, both on sea and land. new.
ertheless what Mr.. Witte says Is prob.
ably true, namely that it will not con.
clude peace at any price, says the
Catholic Columbian. Unless Japan is
extremely moderate in its demands,
the war will likely 60 on. The conflict
may not be waged aggressively on
Russia's part, which may for long
while act altogether on the defensive
and allow vast stretches of it's terri
tory to be overrun by the enemy, but
which, with Time eating up the re-
sources of the Japanese invaders and
enabling Russia to recreate its navy,
may return to the struggle with re-
newed strength and increased effect
iveness against a foe exhausted by
prolonged and extensive campaigns.
Let no one be too sanguine that the
war is over.
The Irish standard., 1905-08-05

Nearly four years have now passed
since Mr.. Roosevelt became president,
and the New York World says that
comparison of the state treasury at
the end of the fiscal years 19O1-19O5
is suggestive. The World says: I'm
1901 the receipts, including the Span
ish war taxes, were S5S5,54S,309, ex-
ceeding the expenditures by s75,6O1,-
042.19. In 1905 the receipts were
s540,S36,975.62 and the deficit $24,3OO,,
900. In other words, instead of the
nation living within it's income it is
now, in time of peace, piling up
debt. In round figures there has been
an increase in civil and miscellaneous
expenditures ofs25, 100000, in the navy
of s57,000,000, for Indians of s3,OO0,OO0
and for pensions of s2,oOO,OO0. There
has been decrease of s22,OOO,O0O III
the war department and of $S,OOO,OOO
In interest on the public debt. These
figures are interesting as showing the
cost of the big stick. The cost of the
navy is substantially double what it
was when Mr.. Roosevelt entered the
White House. Mr.. Blaine, decryine
public debt as public evil, said it
was one of the rapid outgrowths OF
modern civilization. How rapidly is
the deficit-which is another way of
saying the public debt-to increase
during four years more of extrava-
gance and the big stick?"
The Irish standard., 1905-08-05
High SaIaried Women.

1t is said there are a half dozen-
women in the business and profess-
ional life Of Chicago who receive SAL
aries approximating $4,000 a year.
At least a score of others are said to-
be the recipients of $4,000 annually.
Two of these are women physicians
and two engaged in law practice, one,
of whom, Miss Ada c. Sweet, is a pen
sion claim agent. Two successful
women are Mesdames ]. R. Hull and
Margaret Mccarthy. Nearly twenty
years ago they entered the dressmak-
ing department of State street store.
They soon showed special talents in
that direction, and Mrs. Mccarthy be-
fore her marriage is said to have been
the first woman in Chicago to receive
a salary of $4,000 per year, and it is
stated on authority that both she and
her sister each receive this stipend as
Joint superintendents of the Dress
making departments of the big store,
They are known in all parts of the
world as authorities in their line, and
number among their patrons many of
the wealthiest and most fastidious
women of Chicago there is a strik-
ing resemblance between the sisters.
They are among the busiest womeE,
in Chicago, and are deeply absorbed.
in their work. Mrs. Mccarthy spends.
much of her time in Paris represent.
ing her firm as buyer for her depart
ment.
Mrs. Mary Mccarthy is another
large salaried woman. She manages.
a well known millinery store, and has.
had twenty years well-paid exper-
ience. Mrs. Kate Knox, the inaugural
tor of the MONDAY club for women;
Mrs. Catherine Dodd, fashionable
dressmaker, and Mrs. l.. w. Harrfng.
manager of a department store res
taurant, are others mentioned as MAX
ing more than $4,000 every year.
The Irish standard., 1905-08-05

last week to give missions to children.
The chief object is to reach the ig.
norant little ones in country places,
but 1t is hoped to widen the scope Of
the work as it progresses. It is
Father Shyne's hope that ultimately
pastors in all parts of the country
Will set aside three or four days each
year for a retreat for the children of
the parish.
The instructions will be eminentIy
practical. The children will not only
be instructed in doctrine, but they will
be strengthened in morals. They will
be warned of the dangers and pitfalls
that lie in wait for the ignorapt-in
city factories. offices, dance halls and
saloons. 1t is a sad truth that none
are so little prepared for these ev..s
rs those who must fact them.
The missionaries will cover the arch,
diocese of st. Louis during the sum-
mer. The work is heartily approved
by Archbishop Glennon, and was be-
gun In the old Cathedral parish of st.
Louis. In the east the professors at
Woodstock college, Md, will engage
in the work during their vacation.
The field is wide one and offers un-
limited opportunities for doing good.
Father Shyne's zeal may be said to
have hit upon the means of prevent
ing that loss to the church which
other missionaries strive to neutral
ize by bringing back the apostates or
by bringing outsiders to fill their
places.
The Irish standard., 1905-08-05

and one of his official acts was to
visit Manchuria and examine that
line, reporting every bridge and every
station of the latter. He knows more
tran any man living about Manchuria
and its resources. If Russia is called
upon to give up all these great works
she has sent the proper man to the
peace conference, for it was he who
built them and gave them to his coun-
try, and who tried to preserve them
for his country and it is fitting that
he should be the one to surrender
them.
1t will be somewhat tragical to
war, patching up peace with the
fragments of the vast wealth that he
had produced. Adventure and intrigue
on the part of incompetents has de.
stroyed the wealth that this great
builder produced. 1t is we'll for Rus.
sia above all things that Witte is
peace commissioner, for Witte stands
for peace at all hazards. Russia"
he says, ''is not crushed. Russia is
prepared to fight on Indefinitely.
Russia, not being like other nations,
cannot be judged by other nations"
but Witte knows that kussia is in no
position to Withstand the revolutions
at home. Possibly Russia can fight
on indefinitely so far as Japan is con.
cerned. Russia could lose the half
million men in Manchuria and send
another half million to take their
places. Russia could lose all the army
supplies and munitions of war now in
Manchuria and send others to replace
them. Russia could probably fight on
until Japan was exhausted were it not
for conditions at home. If the Russian
people were enlisted in this war the
loss of one or two or three Manchur-
ian armies would never end the war.
The loss of Port ARTHUR, Vladivo-
stock and the eastern fleets could be
replaced, but the Russian people are
not fighting this war any more than
Witte is fighting the war. This war
was commenced by scheming auto
Gratis for the purpose of adventure and
intrigue. 1t has brought the great
Russian nation almost to the verge of
disaster and it is we'll that the Car
had enough wisdom to summon Ser
gius Witte to his aid.
The Irish standard., 1905-08-05
WILLIAM TRAvERs JEROME.

District Attorney Jerome of New
York, who is Democrat in national
politics, but who was elected on an
anti-Tammany ticket, has come out in
an open letter and openly defied all
party organizations. He says that he
would like to be reelected to his pres
ent office, but not as a party candidate.
The issues which divide the people in
national affairs have no real applica-
tion to affairs which arise in city af
fairs. He refuses to take nomina-
tion given him by any boss to whom
he would be in any way responsible
after his election. He says that he
will run as an independent candidate
and If the people choose to re-elect
him he will be obliged to them. The
attitude of Mr.. Jerome Is becoming
the attitude of an ever increasing
number of the best citizens of our
country, but we doubt very much
whether there are enough such citi-
zens to elect as an independent even
such an admirable official as William
Travers Jerome. Mr.. Jerome rightly
says that no man in his position can
remain in Office and continue to be the
servant of the people if he is elected
at the dictation of a man or group of
men who control conventions and ma
nipulate elections. If man is un.
willing to sacrifice his manhood and
independence, out he goes. The only
remedy is for the voters to break
loose from party ties and elect men
who are willing to serve the people In
stead of party bosses. Mr.. jerome
intends to find out how many inde
The Irish standard., 1905-08-05

RSA0SAI POOpAC luSIS ole IA ll1S Clly
of New York. We hope that there are
enough to elect him, but we very
seriously doubt it. However, the day
will come in New York and other
cities when men will be elected to
local Offices exclusively because Of
their records and qualifications. Their
views on national politics will not be
taken into consideration and should
not be. The bulk of voters still give
preference to the men who bear the
party label.
OF one thing, however, we may be
assured, and that is that if Jerome
runs as an independent, the campaign
in the city of New York next fall will
be worth watching. He is cam
paigner who has no superior. He is a
man of wealth and of culture. He has
spent his life in study and far re-
moved from the pursuits of ordinary
men, but he understands, neverthe-
less, as few men do, the position and
needs of men in the common walks of
life. He made campaign four years
ago in the tenderloin district of New
York such as the Tammany leaders
had never before experienced. To
him was doubtless due the defeat of
Tammany in that memorable cam
paign. He refused to make a cam
paign under the direction of the Re-
publican organization. He hired halls
and bands and paid all other legiti-
mate expenses out of his own pocket.
He was elected by an overwhelming
majority, and with him Seth Low was
elected mayor. His candidacy next
fall will enliven the campaign. He
will make speeches that people will
&C to hear, and speeches that they
will read. Even If he is not elected
he will do something to prove the
principle that national politics have
no place in local elections. Jerome is
one of the ablest and certainly the
most Independent man that we know
of in public life. His independence
has been construed by some to be &C.
centricity, but he has made an admir-
able District Attorney. He has not at
tempted the impossible. He has not,
even at the urgent instigation of his
many old-time supporters, attempted
tc prevent the large foreign popula-
tion of the city of New York from
enjoying their Sunday beer and their
Sunday amusement. He has on the
other hand attempted and has sue
ceeded in some cases IN Furnishing the
large transportation companies, not
civilly but criminally, in cases where
they have in criminally negligible
manner destroyed human life. He
mas not faltered in his investigation
II Ice Trusts and insurance swindles.
He has been fearless in his prosecu-
tion of those who have been powerful
in society and has been at all times
the friend of the poor and the lowly.
He has befriended those who need
assistance and has protected those
who most need protection. An aris-
tccrat himself he is, nevertheless, a
true Democrat. The country will look
with interest and hope to William
l'ravers Jerome.
The Irish standard., 1905-08-05
Cardinal Gibbons II Years Old.

Cardinal James Gibbons, who is on
vacation at Southampton, l.. l., was
seventy-one years old July %. Despite,
MS advanced age Cardinal Gibbons Is
still an active man and is as strong
mentally as he was score of years,
ago. When he left Baltimore few
days ago for the Long Island resort,
he was just trifle run down from his
hard labors of the last three or four
months, but otherwise was enjoying
perfect health. He began studying
for the priesthood at seventeen, was
ordained at the age of twenty-seven
years. He was secretary to Bishop
Spalding, was consecrated bishop in
1868, created archbishop of Baltimore
in 1873 and became cardinal in 1886,
The Irish standard., 1905-08-05

John Hays story The Bread Win
ners" has come again into public no.
tice, and popularity with his death,
says the New York Irish-American
Written twenty years ago, it contains
indisputable evidence of the strong
Anglo-maniac sentiments that were so
marked in the years of his later and
more notable public career, and is full
of satire on sturdy American senti-
ment. For instance the Western habit
Of naming boys after Andrew jackson
was trounced in this fashion: THE
name is an unconscious brand. 1t gen.
orally shows that the person bearing it
is the son of illiberal parents, with no
family pride or affections, but filled
with bitter and savage partisanship,
which found it's expression in servils
worship of the most injurious person
ality in American history" Join this
with the spirit that inspired the vile
bigotry of "Castilhan Days" and you
have the man in reality.
The Irish standard., 1905-08-05

Now comes j. Adam Bede and
promptly denies that he is a candidate
tol the Republican nomination for
governor next year. What is the mat
tel with the Republican aspirants?
Is it possible that there are no Re-
publicans who wish to hold the Office?
is the nomination to seek the man?
We remember a similar situation in
1900, when for some reason best
known to the Republican leaders, the
nomination was unanimously con-
ferred upon the rotund ex-governor
from Winona, and contrary to expec'
tations the gentleman referred to was
elected. Will history repeat itself in
1906? Here is thought for some
ambitious Republican not overly
timid:
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The Irish standard., 1905-08-05

There seems to be a nervous at
tempt on the part of some local Dem.
ocratic politicians to introduce some
new man as candidate for mayor. In
speaking of Democratic candidates
for mayor, what is the matter with
Haynes? He came within a few
votes of reelection in a presidential
year. But perhaps the very qualities
which made Mr.. Haynes SO popular
with the voters are the cause of his
unpopularity with certain leaders. 1t
is impossible to please some bosses
and the same time serve the people.
MIR. Haynes made his choice in favor
of the people.
The Irish standard., 1905-08-05
THE IRISH SITUATION.

Friends of Ireland were naturally
pleased at the success of Mr.. Red
mond in defeating the scheme of Mr.
Balfour to reduce the Irish representa-
tion in Parliament. Perhaps that de-
feat means only the delay of the at
tempt to deprive Ireland of more than
twenty members.
1t is evident that the Irish leaders
view with alarm such large reduc-
tion in the membership of the Ma
tionalist party. 1t is of more import
ance, however, that the Irish party
should be united than that it should
have a large membership. A divided
Irish party would inflict more injury
on the national cause than the success
of Mr.. Balfour's scheme. A united
party of sixty members would be
much more formidable as a fighting
force in the Irish cause than the d.
vided party Of eighty members. The
attack which Mr.. William O'Brien is
now making upon the pledge of the
Irish members is far more dangerous
tAan any injury that Mr.. Balfour can
inflict. Even the great sacrifices and
the great services rendered by Will
liam O'Brien in the past do not JUS
tify his present action. No disap-
pointment or personal abuse should
lead him to attempt campaign Of
retribution, the only result of which
can be the injury of the Irish cause.
No services are great enough to justi-
fy any leader in placing his personal
views in the way of so great a cause.
II the methods now being pursued by
Mr.. Redmond and his colleagues in
Parliament are not what they should
be then it is the duty-of Mr. O'Brien
and all other patriots to remain with.
in the party and to fight all differ.
ences of opinion from within rather
than from without. The friends of
Ireland in this country are sorely dis
appointed at the present situation of
Irish politics. They are surprised that
man who has rendered such great
| and patriotic service to the Irish
cause as has Mr.. O'Brien should at
l-lis critical time deem it his duty to
! disagree with the great majority OF
his party.
Irish-Americans have frequently in
the past literally contributed toward
the support of the Irish Nationalist
movement. 1t will he hard to con
vince them that future contribution.
will be expended to the best advan
tage with such serious difference O
opinion as now exists between JohI
Redmond and his former powerful
friend, Mr.. O'Brien. We caAnot under
stand how a man who has submitted
to terms of Imprisonment and ha
given the best efforts of his life il
mis- fight for Irish nationality shoul,
now place his ideas as of more import
Iance than the concensus of opinion o
his party and the people of Ireland
There are few indeed who will ascrib
his actions to lack of patriotism or t.
change of heart, and none who will
charge a baser motive than that Q
disappointment and resentment a
The Irish standard., 1905-08-05
Governor Douglas of Massachusetts

Governor Douglas of Massachusetts
refuses denomination at the hands
of the Democrats because, he says,
should he receive the nomination and
be elected he might be nominated for
president next time. That is peculiar
reason for a public man to give, but
yet in view of what has happened in
Lne last ten years Governor Douglas
may be a wise man. A Democratic
nomination for the presidency has
not meant much for some time past.
The Irish standard., 1905-08-05
RussIA,s GREAT MAN.

SergluS W1tte, who has just arrived
in New York as the representative of
the Car for the purpose of discussing
and negotiating terms of peace with
Japan, is the man whom all Russia
looks forward to in this crisis. He is
giant in every way. If this man
had had his way there would have
been no peace terms to negotiate. To
him is due practically all that there
is in Russia today. 1t was his inf1u-
ence which recently brought the Car
to grant religious freedom. 1t was he
who built the great Siberian railway
and it was his genius which now
makes it possible for Russia to
finance the losing war. 10 him is due
the fact that even now after many ILL.,
fated campaigns there is still gold
reserve in the Russian treasury Witte
was for peace before the war COM
menced and he is still for peace. The
stubborn autocrats who gained con-
troll of the Car and the Russian gov
ernment have no use for Witte. They
forced him practically out of public
life, but now in the supreme crisis he
is recalled for the purpose of saving
a tottering dynasty. He Is the one
supremely capable man prominent in
Russian public life. Forced out of
public life before the war by CAM
paign of misstatement and abuse, this
giant now reappears at time when
Russia is humbled in war and facing
disaster by revolutions at home. If he
were not the giant that he is he could
not have, at a time when he was In
royal disfavor, conceived and put into
effect the great act of religious liberty
which marked the last Easter festival
He himself drew the law and forced
it's enactment over the head of all the
elements of reaction. He comes to
the present conference eminently
equipped to serve his country. What
ever Russia must lose, and lose she
must, all has been the work of Sergius
Witte.
If Russia must give up part
sec this man who tried to prevent
of the Siberian railway it was Whites
genius who conceived it. If Russia
must lose Dalny and Port Arthur 1t
was Witte who secured them. If Rus
sia must pay large indemnity, it was
Witte who when he was minister of
nnance made it possible for Russia
even now to pay an indemnity. And,
when we say that Witte did these
things we mean it literally. He not
only conceived the great Siberian rail.
road, but he made the railroad pay
practically for every mile of the vast
distance. He made it pay for itself
out of it's earnings and savings SO that
when he retired as Finance Minister
ne left Russia this great property
practically clear of all debt He
supervised the entire construction OF
the Manchurian railroad which has
now fallen into the hands of the Japs
The Irish standard., 1905-08-05

The Japanese won an enviable rep
utation during the progress of the
present war for keeping their own
counsel, but somehow or other the
present peace ENJOYS are shattering
that reputation. Some one connected
with the party bubbles over every day
with some jingo expression as to what
they are going to do with Russia
Perhaps Japan has commenced to
reap already the fruit of being world
power.
The Irish standard., 1905-08-05

using it. We think Judge Brooks
would have been more reasonable had
he said that owners of horses not vic.
ious have as much right upon the
streets as automobiles. Under the
definition of "city broke" as applied
to a city like Minneapolis, where
practically no restraint is placed
upon size, speed, color or noise of
automobiles, nothing but an absolute
worked-out horse unable to run away
or become frightened can be termed
city broke"
The decision is dangerous one and
will result in greater license on ne
part of automobiles. 1t will withdraw
restraint where more restraint is
much needed. What the people need
from the courts on this question is
protection against the large number
of automobile owners who seem to re.
gard the streets as their own and who
think that they have done their full
duty when they have sounded fright
inspiring whistle, which in itself is
calculated to frighten both man and
horse. 1t is a matter of common
knowledge that, in this city at least,
men walking or driving must be con-
stantly on the watch not only ahead,
but behind in order to dodge onto the
sidewalk or into some side street to
avoid the speeding automobile. The
condition of affairs here is almost in
tolerable, and to have that condition
aggravated and supported by a de-
cision from our District Court is dis.
heartening.