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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-17
THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS.

IFrom The Tribune Bureau
Washington, Feb 16--T'hs German Ambassador
and Baroness Speck Won Sternburg entertained at
dinner tonight at the embassy. Their guests were
the Secretary OF State and Mrs. Root. the Mexican
Ambassador and Nine. Casasus the Brazilian Am
bassador and Nine. Nabuco. Senator ard Mrs.
Foraker. Senator and Mrs. Burrows. Representative
and Mrs. William Alden Smith. the naval attache
of the French embassy and Viscountess de Fsra-
mond. Captain Fourier. and the military attache
Of the German embassy and Frau Koerner-
The Minister from Norway and Nine Hause were
hosts at dinner tonight the willard The table
set In the red dining room. and was decorat-
ed with pink azaleas. The guests were the Belgian
Minister and Baroness Moncheur. the Cuban Min
lister and Nine Quesada, the Minister from the Meth
erlands the Minister from Portugal Commander
and Nine Hebbinghaus. OF the German Embassy
Baron and Baroness Won dem Bussche-Haddenhau-
sen. OF the German Embassy; the Charge d'Anaires
Of Italy; the Minister TO Norway and Mrs PIERCE.
Mr. and Mrs. Slater. Mr.. and Mrs Larz Anderson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Legare. Mr.. and Mrs
George Howard. Mr.. and Mrs. Glover, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hoffman. Dr. and Mrs Mason Mrs. Townsend.
Mrs, Fish. Mrs. Barney. Mrs Davis, Miss Baerry.
Miss Wallack and Miss Patten-
The counsellor OF the British Embassy and Lady
Susan Townley have their guest Mrs John
Drexel, Of New-York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-17
IDLE MONEY IN BANK VAULTS.
A Banker Suggests Counting of National
Bank Notes as Reserve

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Eminent bankers have from time 20
time advanced the view that our currency laws
should be changed that the country would have
a elastic national bank circulation. which
would certain periods OF the year furnish ample
facilities for the moving OF great crops and pre-
vent money rates from reaching the high fig
ures Of last November and December and II Is be-
Heved that some OF our Treasury officials also ad-
vocate the enactment Of some such remedial legis-
lation.
There are. however. some bankers who think that
an issue Of national bank emergency circulation
max not bring about the much desired result
be cure for financial ills unless an amendment
should be made TO Section 5.1sl OF the National
Bank act which amendment should permit all ma
tionaI bank circulation 10 be part OF
a banks reserve.
That Section (5leD states that the
be IN lawful money Of the United
States which understand. does not include a
in their reserve certain kinds Of which
have the legal tender quality IN them. such as
gold certificates and silver certificates and country
banks count their bank balances IN re-
cities which is money all. while ma
tional bank notes shut
The question naturally arises. VIII national bank
emergency circulation do what expected OF it IL
banks not allowed TO count it with other kinds
of money part OF their reserve?
1t surely would take some time to force any
large quantity Of such emergency notes into
be loaned. il is somewhat doubtful IL such
emergency circulation would do what some OF its
advocates claim for it.
During the late stringenCy in money there was
much discussion to the Secretary Of the Treas
ury placing government deposits in banks in va
rious parts Of the country.
The call made in November last by the Con-
troer for national bank statements reveals
the fact that about S31.OOO.0OO Of ma tionaI bank
in national bank vaulrs In various parts
of the country, which could rot - counted as re-
notes in the vaults Of State banks and TRUST com
panies at the same time, CT which no data are
at hand.
II is plain that the loanng power OF the national
hanks thereby CurtaIed and II this s9I 200 900
which was lying idle IN their vaults. could have
been counted as reserve perhaps there would nor
have been so much discussion about the govern
ment placing sos 600 -O00 deposit in he heuI-s
National hank notes good and rs certain
20 be paid United States GOLD nct ties and tbara
are conserv ttive people who believe mat rho "a
posiors in b,nks and the bls!uess Interests ~ tba
country would be entirely safe ~ national NM
notes counted reserve ~
Why not amend Section 5.I9lr Vows resna---
fully. RGNEE-E
Feb ''-'N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-17
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
IFrorn The Tribune Bureau

tFron The Tribune Bureau
Washington, Feb. 16.-President Roosevelt VIII
enjoy a day OF complete rest from oricial business
tomorrow. Secretary Loeb and the clerical force
Will attend to their usual routine work, but the
President will not visit his Office.
Mr.. Hioki. first secretary OF the Japanese En-
bassy called at the White House this afternoon 10
express the thanks OF the Emperor for the appeal
for aid recently issued by the President In oehaiI
OF the starving citizens OF Northern Japan
c. j. Monroe. president of the State Board OF
Agriculture OF Michigan. called to invite the Presi
dent to attend the semi-centennial celebration or
the Agricultural College OF Michigan. which Is 10
be held in the fall OF 1907 The President thanked
Mr. Monroe for the compliment but said he would
be unable 10 attend
Among the callers at the White House was a
delegation OF business men from Gloucester. Mass.
who came to discuss proposed food legislation
Secretaries Root and Shaw fingered after the
Cabinet meeting to talk the German tartn
situation. and a number Of New-Englanders shook
hands with the President
It was announced that the President had offered
the Governorship Of Alaska to Lieutenant D. H
Jarvis, formerly officer in the revenue service
Lieutenant Jarvis. who is now manager OF a large
packing establishment in Seattle has wired the
President asking for time 10 consider the matter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-17

will not submit supinely as they have hither-
to submitted to being treated as an INFERIOR
and semi-subject race. They could not be 1usu-
fed or countenanced. of course. in any crlml-
nal uprising and outrages against foreign resi-
dents in China. such as they committed q few
years ago. Any repetition of the Boxer cpl
sode would have to be met by this country anu
by the other powers as that one was, ana per
haps more vigorously and sternly and Win
more serious consequences TO China But IN
the growing spirit of patriotism among the
coolies and the increased appreciation of Chi
nese citizenship which Mr. DENLY accurately
discerns Americans cannot with decency or rea-
son refuse to take a sympathetic and approx
ing interest We have professed all these years
desire to see China enlightened and advanced
to the status of America and Europe. Now that
the Chinese people taking important ana
essential steps toward that end, we should stul-
tify ourselves if We condemned them for 1t or
tried TO obstruct their way.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-17
4 SLIDING SCALE FOR GAS

The people OF other states than New-York
have been complaining about the price of gas
and have been seeking relief through legislative
3nterposition. Massachusetts is one OF the com
monwealths that have instituted investigations
with view 10 determining what action is
essary. Boston is at present better off than
this city, the price there being only 80 cents
thousand feet, but residents of Boston are not
sure that a lower rate might not be given 10
khem without driving the gas companies into
Bankruptcy. Accordingly. they feel lively in
terest IN a plan recently outlined in & report
20 the legislature by a special board appointed
last year 10 study the subject Three members
who by the way, constitute the permanent gas
commission, refrain from making any recon-
mendaton regarding the scheme but two others
propose enactment which would make il
applicable 10 Boston and Brookline Immediately
and they contemplate an extension of il TO the
rest Of the state in time.
In adopting this project IL would be neces-
sary 10 prescribe not only standard price but
slso a standard dividend. 1t is suggested that
at the outset the consumer in Boston continue
10 pay what be pays now, and that per cent
he conceded 10 the stockholders II would he
provided. further-and here is the most irnDor-
tant feature Of the plan-that for every reduc-
ton Of five cents a thousand voluntarily made
by Tie SaS companies an increase Of 1 per cent
IN their dividend would be permitted. The com
missOners who favor this system express the
opinion that before many years Boston would
have s5cent gas. their theory being that the
arrangement would furnish an incentive which
does not exist now for the Introduction of every
possible economy in production
The idea Of establishing a sliding scale for
the mutual benefit OF the gas companies and
their patrons viii doubtless prove new IN most
Americans. but IL has already had an extensive
trial IN England. The proposition TO test il here
Is result OF visit 10 that country by the
men who give IL their sanction. They report
that the allied efects-a lowering of the actual
cost OF manufacture. diminution OF the charge
20 the consumer and an increase in the income
OF the sfOckholder-have been repeatedly Oh
served In England The expectation that SINH
lar consequences would follow the adoption Of
the plan by some American cities is not there
fore intrinsicaIy unreasonable. The expediency
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About People and Social Incidents.

the Chinese Minister. Representative and Mr..
DENLY. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Smith, Mr. and ~
oscar Crosby. Captain and Mrs. Clover M.
denried. Miss Chabot Miss Claggett and Cizt D.
Representative and Mrs. Wayne Parker -
tanned at dinner tonight fer their house Elie..
Misses Cornelia Wolcott and Mary Vaughn. ~ p
ton Their guests Miss Corinre Rob,,.s
Miss Aleie Murgrand. Miss Christine Roo..,,.s.
MISS AHce Parker. Marshall LAnshOrn. Joseub AM
sop william Sey5urn. Lieutenant Edwin s,a,,.
Franklin Ellis and Frank Poe After the IN
the young people all attended the dance a, 20
home OF Senator Kean 'ne
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles HalIam Keep and C;s,.-.,
and Mrs Black were among the other dluna- -
of tonight "'s's
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Anlusements.

ACADEMY OF NUsIC-2s-pu Barry.
ALHAxEEA-e-s-vsudey1
SELksoo-2-s-The Girl OF the Golden West.
BIJoU-2-s:lS-The Music Master
BRoADwAY-2:l5-s:ls-The Vanderbilt Cup
cAJzNB0lE HAII-2 .So-concer7
CASISo-2-s:l5-The Earl and the Girl
CoL,oNIkI-2-S-Vaudeyfla
cRITEIoN-2-s:2o-Aloe-si i-by-the-Fire: alec Pan
taloon.
DALY's-2-s:i5-The Fascinating Mr. VANDERBILT
EMPIRES :c0-Peter Pan
FTELDSs THEATRE-2-s:l5-JuIieB onbon-
GARDEN-2.2O-s.s0-The GaIcper.
GARRlCR-2%S:8 0-Ssallops
HAMMERsTEIN's NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
HARLEM OPERA NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Brue--
HIPPODROME-2t-A Society Circus
HUDSON-2-s:l5-The Duel.
IRVING PLAcE-2-s:2o-Le Ehemaenner.
JOE WEBER's-2:IB-s :lo-Twi6dle- Tvsdde
KNICKERBOCKER-2l5 -s.I5-Ale Nodiste.
IIBERTY-2:l5-s:l5 -The Clansman
LYCEUM-2l5-s:I5-The Lion The Mouse
l-TRIC-2-s.l5-Aiexicana
MADISON SQUARE THEATRE-2:l5-s:l6-Lnc Miss
Dean
AiAJESIIC- 2i5-sl5-The Little Lady
IA NFATTAN-2-sS O-Eefore and After.
METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE-2-Msrta-s-1a
hacuscr
NV AMSTERDAM - 2:l5 s:B - For7y-nve Minutes
from Broadway
NEW ORK-2-s:I5-The Rogers Brothers in Ireland
PRINCEss-2-S-l5-The Bishop
SAKOT-2a5-s.I5-Mr Hopkinson
ST NICHOLAS RINK-s-FIOckey Match
WALLA CKS-2-s 2o-Tne SQuAW
WEST ENDS ;l5-The Crater.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-17
EMILE LOUBET.

Emile Loubet retires from the Presidency
of the French Republic in unique circumstances
He is the only man who has ever retlred from
that office at the end of a full term. Only one
other ever served out a TERM and he was re-
elected TO a second and then compelled 10 re-
sign. All the others were removed by reslsha-
ton or death before legal term was finished.
NJ LOubet has been fortunate in being per-
mitted TO live through his term. and he IS en-
titled to much credit for having so conducted
his adminstra ton that there has never been
a thought of even limiting at his resignation
In fact. there is little question that all france
would have liked his reelection and that II he
had not made his refusal to take second term
unmistakable and final he would have been
chosen by almost a unanimous vote.
In such circumstances he may well retire 10
private life with a large measure of honest pride
and satisfaction in his achievement, as he GER
tainly does with the admiration of the world.
Nor are those the only causes for such feelings.
Something of his constancy and sanity were
impaired TO the ministries which served under
him. so that in his administration there came
upon France the new and most benefcent
era of stable government He took ONCE at a
stormy time Astounding in ministerial crises.
Four months later he called the Waldeck- Rous-
seau Cabinet into being. and since then per-
manency has been the rule. Two Cabinets in
six years was a splendid improvement upon the
old practice of two in six months or in SIX
weeks Nor was that sautary change effected
by ignoring controversial questions. On the
contrary his Cabinets had 10 deal with two or
three of the most bitterly controversial issues
ever known in the history of the republic and
with many others of marked Importance. The
baleful Dreyfus case the Army Nationalist con-
spiracy against the republic and the question
OF church and state were all dealt with and sub
stantially settled during his administration.
II will not be forgotten either, that In for
eign relations something like New France
was created under him and largely by him. 1t
was he who cemented securely the alliance
with Russia-the first such alliance made by
France since she became a republic II was
he who did Frances part in effectng real
approachment with England, for the first time
In many centuries. In his Presidency France
was raised TO a higher international status
than she had enjoyed in this generation In
all these achievements other men doubtless
played their parts. but they were chiefly men
of his choosing that the credit Of their dOings
is reflected upon him, while his own personal
credit for all that has been done is very great.
There have been more spectacular figures in
the history of the Third Republic. and some that
may loom larger in the histories of wars and
diplomacy, but there is none better entitled TO
grateful regard and remembrance for faithful
and substantial services in the peaceful and
enduring progress of the nation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-17
NO MORE sIcksEos TO BE ALLOWED

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir. I am believer In housecIeanInr WHY
should not this old earth be cIea nsade The ran,
sacking has begun; let how beautifuuv 4,
will end in the year $50, There is an OLD h,,t
that many people once loved and used rs a guide
IL is somewhat worn cat in the eyes os many for
IT has the command tl it, Thou shalt rot sill
Never mind. The old fogies believed that but
they 81 no account Tor their DAYS are
numbered XIII EN- quick," is the CRY. That old
book had strange promise IN II: Il will make
all thy he'd In thy sickness" In ;he future wears
there will be need of this promise for there
Will be sickbedS-no need 0f nurses 'y[IU .ar,
quick Don't let them suffer- After thev are
disposed OF. then turn atteatioR TO aiulter.r vs.
drunkards. thieves robbers. gamblers eNtcrtioners
etc. XIII EN- quick" Then go for other dis,
greeable people. such all who do not do inst
what their nelghbors think they should do KIN
EN- Quick!" ~ al"
When this old earth has been cleared OF AN such
nuisances and II has been Thoroughly pursed frNr,
sin. age and innrmity. there being no need 90.
Christian burial over such unworthy heincS ,yor
surely no one could say We thank Thee e,r :
brother departed this life" and ii voUlt mi
sound we'll 10 say We thank Thee thar vye ~
been permitted 10 chloroform this broth-rS tb.r.
Tore just cremate what Is LEFT. throw the ashes
Into the ocean. and Join the two oontnents MAJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-17
THE KINGS SPEECH.


From The Dundee Advertiser.
IL rather a shock eve, u, the s,nellsnm.-
soaked IN constttuttOnalism when Lord Rosseey
crtlclsed me Kings speech three four ys.sss
4so as the most 1eJUne speech ever put n ~
character o. the speech was more striAlnss
Illustrated IN ls36. The opening day OF the session
froruary l. was unusually gloomy. This. added
Tue imperfect sight % King William " and - ~
S;,lAness OF the house rendered .t impossols ~
nm nm 70 read the royal speech with facility. IL
hlng sIrussled with his task patiently and soosr
usSureu1y, often heSitating. sometimes 1tstS>-As
anu al other times correcting himself On one ~
SHssSn ne stuck satOgstheT and after TWO or 80
luut1ectuaI Efforts TO make the word ne ~
oohsed 10 give IL up. Turning Lord MeiooGfns,,
800 stood a. his right hand and looking hin a.
StSAsac9ntly IN the face he said tone SUI
Srlsy loud 70 De audible IN all parts OF the hoaS
lord Melo9urne having whispered the ohstrnc;;nass
WORT, me King proceeded 20 ;oil thrOugh -
speech, but by the time he had got 20 about tns
ntSdle the librarian brought atm waxllsns "a
Whca ne suddenly paused. Then raising his Ae~s
ana looking at the Lords and Commons ne AZ
dressed them on the spur OF the moment tn pss
IectN distinct voice. ard without the least euio-
IdssiiSht, IN these terms, My lords AID ssnt.ss
,,lyu nave hitherto not been able Tor wan :.
nsNt 20 read this speech in the way its tnpor 49,
ecScFSes. hut as lights brought me W,
eat " asaln from the commence uient and IN
MaS Mhich. trust, will command artenIi.,i
tue Ming then again. though evidently fatigneu y
ne ultncolty or reading IN the irst Instance 0es~
~ the oesinnlnS aud read through TIA speech
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-17
PRESIDENT ON GAME PROTECTION.
He Strongly Opposes the Automatic shstgun
-Favors Restrictive Measures.

In the current number OF "Shields's Magazine
there is a timely article on game protecton y
which Mr.. Shields quotes an interesting TAX WIZ
President Roosevelt on this subject The Presldsne
strongly opposes the OF the automatic shotgun
and told Mr.. Shields:
You may say I regard that weapon as q serious
menace TO the bird life OF this country. and thal
heartily in favor OF the enactment OF avs y
prohibit its in the hunting OF birds and W.
animals Shields you and have lived thTousn ne
time when the buffalo and the antelope were every,
where the plains; when great herds OF Elk eol.e
be found in almost any range OF mountains Wess y.
the Mississippi; when mountain sheep tEavsllst
great bands. even down in the Bad Lands OF -
upper Missouri River. In those days We Cd ~
think ii would ever be necessary 70 restrict tns 81
ing of game We did not reaLZe then that WIG an,
mails could be photographed alive n their nA"f'
hauntS
We have lived 10 see all these conditions cnansssL
The head hunters the skin hunters and the Ilo1sis
less sportsmen have swept these nerds OF nS 5o5,
wild animals on the earth or have deCreasea -.
numbers 10 such extent that a. We can 90 ~"
is TO preserve and perpetuate the remnant
Mr.. Shields l want you and all the spOrtsrnenW
this country who are working with you 20 uhes
stand that you and they have NY hearty synpa.y
in your efforts TO save wild animals from e.
termination. and that I viii do al IL NV power ="
aid in your work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-17
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

Prince Edward. the eldest son Of the Prince OF
Wales, is little diplomat. Upon one occasion
the young prince asked by little girl at
children's party where he lived I'VE live near
Whiteley's" added the child proudly. All re-
piled Prince Edward, with interest that's curl
We live near Gorringe's." Another time
gentleman was selling a long and dull anecdote
to Prince Edward and his younger brother. Prince
Albert. After time Prince Albert began to show
unnlistakable signs of WEAKNESS and inpatience.
at which Prince Edward anxousy nudged him.
whispering as he did so. Smile. smile
To the Crack of Doom.-The Colonel-I fancy
your wife lost her temper to-day.
Smith-Not biz OF 1t. She has inexhaustible
supply.-Qllustrated Bits
NJ. Rostand. the French poet and dramatIst, is
ardent collector OF books and especial lover
of rich bindings. He recently gave Chopin's Bal
ladies' ct Nocturnes" TO his binder, with tnstruc-
lions TO lavish upon them all the resources OF his
craft The binding a thing OF beauty, and
might have been Joy for ever but for one draw
back. When II came to stamping the title on the
binding in gold the craftsman paused 'Ballade."
he reflected. is slang word for promenade and
upon a work spendidy bound twere well TO
avoid slang. So the book went home to NJ. Ro-
stand entitled "Promenades and Nocturnes." We
have not had the benefit OF NJ. Rostand's observa-
tons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-17
NOTES OF SOCIETY IN WASHINGTON

lFror The Tribune Bureau
Washington Feb. 1.-THE Vice-President and
Mrs. Fairbanks entertained at dinner Senator and
Mrs. Clay. Senator and Mrs. Gamble Senator and
Mrs. Simmons Senator Foster, Mrs. Sartoris, Rep
resentative and Mrs Davidson. Representative and
Mrs. Miller. Representative and Mrs. Campbell,
Representative and Mrs Townsend Representative
and Mrs Wilson, Representative Dovenor, Repre-
sentative Burton. Mr.. and Mrs. Garfield. Lieutenant
and Mrs. Timmons. Mrs Warren Fairbanks. Mis-,
Day, Miss Rixey. Miss CLANCY. Professor Swisher
and Richard Fairbanks
Colonel and Mrs Cromwell entertained at dinner
tonight Senator Warren. Senator and Mrs. Dryden.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-17

of imitation however. depends on large va
riety of considerations. An acceptable denni-
tIon of fair dividend is one of them, and IL
is obvious that what might be just In one
community might be unjust in another. EVIL
IDENTIFY, what is most needed for our nstruc-
lion is a practical trial on this side of the At
lonttc II the Massachusetts Legislature should
authorize an experiment in Boston, the outcome
would be awaited eagerly by millions of people
living elsewhere.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-17
SAM E HERE.
From The London Chronicle.

From The London Chronicle
Inc thanks OF every tired woman are due IN ~.
gallant strap hanger who gives her his sea- in ~
SIo"eI Olsirlct railway carriage when he secs
ner asIhs aesperate attempts to keep her balance
on her rect But his gallantry Sometimes a H.,
oVerdohe or II may be that his appa rent Dol
covers a hidden sense OF bitterness al favinr -
stahd When ne mas paid for seat IN am, e =. :"
slie laHy VINO demonstrated with the youny 80
Wien ne courieously offered her his seat fsf, he.
ms reply should have been left unsaId rro,- tt
Vounser tSssaG herI irnpressively: my legs are
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this Is done. let CampbeIrs last man sit down
peacefully and sing
obivton's curtain fall
Upon OF
Nor with Thy rising beams recall
Lies tragedy again
piteous psgsalts bring not back
Nor Wzksn flesh upon the rack
or pain again Writee
Go tell the night that hides thy face
Thou st the LAST OF Adam race
On earth's sepulchral clOd-
As the executioner will probably visit our town.
expect to be y NICI4A
Asbury Park y. J. Feb. y. 1906
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-17
THE CABINET,

From Tic Tribune Bureau
Washington. Feb. 16.-The Secretary of War and
Mrs. Taft were hosts dinner tonight. when their
guests were Senator Hale. the Swiss Minister. Mrs
Donald Cameron, Mrs Hope Slater. Representative
and Mrs. Hull, Representative and Mrs. Soreno E.
Payne. the Assistant Secretary of the Navy and
Mrs. Newberry. General and Mrs Sharpe Captain
and Mrs. Morton Henry Mr.. and Mrs. Charles P.
Taft and Mr. and Mrs William e. Heron OF Gin
cinnat