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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-28
CUTTING STEAMSHIP RATES.
Incident Showing Need for Subsidy
or Not, According 10 Viewpoint

From the Portland OrgEgEian.
II IL is not too late, Representative
Humphrey should insist that the Presi-
dents message contain recommendations
for "a much larger ship subsidy than has
been asked FOR in the bill The necessity
for an increase is quite apparent by the
action Of the traus-Pacifc steamship
lines in cutting rates 81 a ton in order
10 meet the competition of the japanese
steamers now coming into the trade in
increasing numbers The natural as
sumption. based on the assertions Of the
subsidy hunters. was that prior to this
cut IN rates a subsidy was necessary in
order that American lines could compete
in the trade II requires only moderate
knowledge Of mathematics to show that
II a subsidy was necessary before this
cut. an increase Of 81 in the amount
asked is now Of vital Importance.
But this latest feature in the foreign
trade shipping and subsidy question pre-
seuts Ii number Of other interesting
phases The japanese in making the cut,
are competing with an unsubsidlZed
German line out of Portland, an unsub-
sidized British line out of Tacoma, and
an unsubsidized American line and sub
sidized japanese line out Of Seattle. u
seems quite clear, from the action OF
these numerous unsubsIdized lines IN
cutting rates 10 meet this competition.
that there is no crying need for sub
sidy IN order 10 promote our foreign
trade. on the contrary, the object Of the
cut in rates seems TO be TO secure ad-
ditionaI business that is not forthcoming
at the higher rates. In other words
without the payment Of one cent in sub
sidy. we have more tonnage Offering for
Oriental business than We can use, and
il is taking our freight away al such low
figures that every cargo shipped under
the new rate viii be worth about $500
more 10 the producer and shipper than II
would be worth If we were not favored
with the competition Of the fleets Of the
world. which are at our command at
lower rates than we can possibly handle
rnp freight ourselves.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-28
A Sow view of Centralization.

Secretary Root, in the widely discussed
address delivered by him before the
Pennsylvania Society at its New York
dinner, summed up IN a few sentences
the national tendencies toward the oblit-
Grafton of State lines and the decrease Of
State power as compared with national
power. These tendencies, as viewed by
Mr. Root, are centripetal rather than cen
, trifugal: that is to say. they operate
by external pressure TO increase the func-
tons of the central government, so that
the political evolution he described is not
a conscious and purposeful aggrandize-
ment Of the Federal power, dictated from
Washington, but a normal response TO
impulses and influences flowing from
every section of the Union. and from the
entire mass Of the people. and naturally
growing out Of our social. commercial,
and industrial development
This Interpretation Of the growth Of
Federal power differs from that of many
of Mr. Roots critics. who profess to see
in the course of events in Washington the
working out of an intentional design to
build up a strongly centralized govern
ment upon the wreckage Of State rights
Mr.. Root disavows. for himself, any such
revolutionary purpose, his New York ad-
dress containing, in fact an appeal 20
the States to make larger use of their
powers TO avoid the necessity Of invok-
ing Federal authority 10 accomplish what
the States could do if they would.
Congressman Tawney threw an inter
r-Fe AZ
well as on the whole question Of increas-
ing Federal powers, in the interview
printed in this paper on Wednesday. Mr..
Tawney quoted the Secretary Of State
as saying that the States should not ask
the Federal government TO take up 50
many local matters. and goes on TO ex-
press his own belief that the States are
tending more and more TO surrender pow
ers heretofore jealousy guarded when
ever by such surrender an appropriation
may be obtained from the Federal Treas
ury Tor expenses which, Mr. Tawney
thinks, the States should themselves
meet
Thus the boot appears TO be on the
other foot when Uncle sam can be in
duced 70 meet the eXpeuse-accOunt. The
question of State rights disappears. as
Mr.. Tawney says. in the tendency 10 en-
croach on the Federal Treasury. So Mr..
Tawney would check this tendency, and
save the Federal government from alb
sOrbing all the functions the States,
through their representatives, in Con-
gress. appear quite willing to surrender
From this point OF view. Mr.. Roots appeal
to the States TO uphold their Statehood
gains new significance The doctrine
Of state rights must be in a bad way
when il has 10 be braced up by such Fed
eralists as Secretary Root and MI Taw-
ney.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-28
THE INNOCENT BYSTANDER.



They have stripped king Of his kingli-
ness,
They have left him bare of his kingly
pride
He has naught to-day such as kings pos
Save "a realm that reaches by far and
wide,
Save "a palace here. and a palace there.
And an army tame 10 the trumpet call,
And castle high and a garden fair,
And a1Tobe, and sceDter. and crown
that's an.
For the king stands forth in the blazing
sun
As a naked soul at the judgment seat,
And upon his conscience one by one.
Do the singing shafts Of the vengeance
beat.
And he hides himself in the palace dim,
And he cringes now ia the stately hall
For his kingIiness has been torn from him,
He has left his robe and his crown-and
ALL
And he cannot hide in the deep Of night.
For the eyes that see are the eyes that
pierce
Through the veil Of dark with soaring
light
That is grim and chill, that is bold and
fierce.
And be shrouds himself In his ermined
stun
And he PAGES slowly along the wall.
But be knows for kings IL IS not enough
just the crown and robe and the ring
and ALL
And the couruers laugh and the couruers
praise.
But they cannot keep from his burning
ears
All the curses flung through the nights
and days.
And the Kissing words that his bare soul
hears,
And the sob and sigh Of the anguished
heart.
And the ceaseless moan Of the babes
that crawl
May never, never be held apart
BY the jeweled robe and the crown, and
all.
They have stripped a king Of his kingli-
ness.
They have barred a king Of his kingly
fame.
For his trahcldng I'm lands distress
They have torn the pride from his once
great name
And a naked king he abides to-day
In "a palace tomb. IN an ermine pail.
For his royal pride they have stripped
away
Save the tawdry throne and the crown
and all
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-28
Our Mu.ty Navigation Laws.

From the Chicago Chronicle.
our navigation laws, which are q sur
vival Of a byg0ne age, occasionally make
things unpleasant Tor American citizens
since we have gone into the colony bust
ness. Under these laws a foreign vessel is
not permitted 20 carry passengers between
American ports. Honolulu is an Ameri-
can port to which the operation Of the
navigation laws has been extended =
japanese vessel recently brought five pas
sengers from Honolulu 20 san Francisco
and was fined 81 90 for so doing one Of
the passengers was Frank b. Sargent
our Commissioner Of immigration. The
passengers had 10 pay the fine. as usual
in such cases, in addition TO their fare
and Mr. Sargent, of course, had TO pay
his share. If he had waited fOT an Ameri-
can vessel. it is explained, he would have
had to wait two or three weeks. And SO
we learn. incidentally, how our mUsty old
navigation laws affect passengers, Amer
lean as well as alien.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-28
Good Citizens.

Washington is extremely fortunate in
the Hebrew citizenship which is located
here
There IS no city in the country wherein
the Hebrews are so generally respected
nor where they so universally deserve
high consideration. It IS. perhaps. ua-
necessary to even assert this fact much
less emphasize it; and yet the recent ut
terances Of Rabbi Stern and Rabbi Simon
make the observation all the more appro-
pirate. In New York there has been some
discussion Of the custom OF holding
Christmas entertainments in the public
schools Some attempt has been made
here TO create division OF opinion upon
the same ground that causes opposition
in New York. viz that Jewish children
ought not to be compelled 10 participate
in celebration which is at variance with
their faith. 1t would have been an easy
matter TO fan the discussion into
a blaze in Washington An Incorporate
word. a hasty or iIl-Considered action
would at once have given a simple matter
the dignity Of an issue, and no one can
tell what harm might have resulted.
In treating the question in sensible
and dignifed manner. declining 10 invoke
a quarrel or ill the newspapers with SEN
sational utterances, Rabbi Stern and
Rabbi Simon have shown their most ex-
ceIlent Judgment They content them
selves with saying that conditions here
are vastly different from New York.
whore. on the east side. the Jewish chill
dren form a large majority Of each
schools pupilage; and, in addition. there
can be no possible objection to an enter
tainment which does not partake Of re-
ligious character. inasmuch as even the
Jews do not wholly ignore the kindly
sentiments which the Christmas season
inspires. In other words, they treat the
matter with tact and appreciation. sacri-
icing nothing Of their convictions, and vet
avoiding "a needless and useless contro-
versy. They do not demand especial con-
sideration for Jewish children, but it is
easy to believe that when they are them
selves considerate. the children Of their
race will receive just and sympathetic
treatment in the public schools.
It is no wonder that the members of the
Washington Hebrew Congregation are
such good citizens-upright. moral indus
tTiOus law-abiding and progressive-wh
they are under the tutelage Of broad
minded and intelligent men like Rabbi
Stern and Rabbi Simon
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-28
I.'ENNOI.


When Earth's last Shopping Is finished and the
crowd has dwindlei away,
When the last wild scramble is over subsidized the
cry and fray
We shall rest, and Gee. shall need IL for the
price that We paid was dear
And the rest-so sweet-wh0N regret it, None that
knoW-that's clear.
Then all, yes all. shah be happy: we shall sit by
uur hTCsidc.
And forget the awful havoc wrought in the glad
Yuctidc
We shall MUNICH oar nuts and candy, and drown
the narrowing thought
OF the coin We blowed for useless things-of the
junk went and bought
But no one shall whisper Of it. for each one shall
feel the shame.
We shall know that each went dippy, aud dippy
folks amt 20 bamci
And all Of the bunch shall ponder, chafed by the
coin they spent
And each shall swear by the many gods that it
wasn't their real intent.
Milwaukee Sentinel
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-28
LITTLE HENRY's MEMORANDA.

UnkeI Bill says most OF Us can sit down
and make a whole lot OF good resolushuns
for evrybuGdy else.
Old Mister Green says mehbe quittin
chewin tobacko would make better man
Of him. but at his time Of life he isent
going TO chase the bubble reputashun.
Pa says he quit four Lad habits last
January and Immediately adopted eight
new ones, so he isent going to reform any
more.
Ny sisters beau stiH looks like man
in a deep study. Ny Unlel Bill says no
doubt he is tryin' 10 figure out what 20 do
with the present my sister made for him.
Pa says in spite Of the Optimists and
pessimists th8Te was the avraEe number
Of sunny days and rainy DAYS this year.
Unkel BIZ says the contrasts of life is
shown when a dry goods house sends you
the bill for your Crismas present and
happy New Year card along with it.
WILBUR NFSBIT
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-28

Washington Board Of Trade only few
years ago. is growing? Washington is
a conservative city. Nobody here wants
to see property cOnfscated or capital de-
prfved Of its fair return. This newspaper
would be quick to denounce any move
ment toward that end II stands for
conservatism Fair dealing means con-
servausm.
The Washington Gaslight Company
holds an Immensely valuable franchise
an exclusive franchise, granting ii the
use Of public streets 1t operates under
a charter by Congress. In giving this
charter. Congress expressly reserved the
right 20 annul or amend it. Congress has
the unquestioned right 10 demand an ac-
eounting-to know all the details of the
gas companys business; how much it is
earning; the amount Of its actual capital,
and how issued There is nothing radical
in this demand. II is a simple matter Of
business, in the line Of conservative bust
ness policy. Congress owes IL 20 this
community to get at the facts II II
really costs more 10 manufacture gas
here than In other cities-if there is good
reason why we should pay more than the
people of other cities are paying-let the
public have some trustworthy informa-
ton on the subject The arguments put
forth by the gas company's special
pIeaders against a reduction from SIS
TO 81 are the same arguments heard now
Have conditions really changed? Should
not the gas company be compelled 10
make an annual report?
There are other public utility corpora
tons in Washington, but not one of them
az this time has anything in common
with the Washington GasIight Company.
They are. We believe, well managed and
a credit TO the Capital. There is no out
cry against them save in minor matters
of better schedules and an extension Of
the transfer right. The fact that the city
has a superior street railway system,
taken as a whole, is freely recognized
by Washington people 1t viii be a most
shOrtsighted policy. therefore. If the
street railway companies allow them
selves 10 become aligned against the peo-
pie in the movement for cheaper gas.
We credit them with too much wisdom
for that They cannot afford it,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-28
Estimntinr the nnmnEc.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
That spirit Of thrift popularity supposed
To pervade New England is amusingiy
illustrated by the observation of a Con-
necticut farmer.
The good man had been seriously Ill in
midsummer. but by reason Of his strong
constitution he quickly rallied. On being
asked in the autumn how he was feeling.
he replied in a cheerful tone:
Pretty fair, now; thanks. Anyway, It
don't make much difference, seem that
the FARMS well fixed UP. If I'd died in
haydn or harvestin' time I Calkilate it'd
been $50 damage to me-" Then, after a
pause. he added:
Come 10 think of ii, that's too low
fgure-S65 would be nearer
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-28
Trihnte 20 Robert Z. Lee.

From the Outlook.
The time is not distant when in every
place where the statues Of heroes are
placed for remembrances and for in
spiration the figure of Robert Z. Lee will
stand among his peers; when the cities
of the North will set his effigy in public
places, and tell his story to children in the
schools. The time is not distant when
the image Of Lincoln viii touch the heart
of every man of Southern birth with
sense Of his human greatness, his human
tenderness, his human wisdom. and mon
uments 90 his noble memory VIII rise on
Southern soil; for he was the truest friend
the South had in its darkest days. In
such interchanges Of sacrifice, nobility,
and greatness, the tragedies of conflicting
convictions are finally reconciled and the
world Is moved forward into the light of
happier day
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-28
CHECK ON RAILWAY SPEED.
Western Railroad Adopts "A New
Policy In Operation of It's Trains.
L. IL. l,..s...-, Il.c.r. IloraIa

Western Railroad Adopts New
Policy In Operation Of i;s Trains.
Fr1m the Chicago Record Hrald.
The campaign u education which the
management az the Burlington is making
against excessive speed IL passenger train
service is worthy Of more than passing
comment This railroad in the face Of
an apparent public demand to be on time.
regardless OF risks, has placed a maxi
mum speed limit upon every territorial
division OF its go09-odG miles Of lines, and
mas put speedometers in locomotive CABS
10 prevent q speed in excess Of these
limits. It is understood that sixty miles
an hour is the highest maximum allowed
on this read. which is as good. physically,
as any ia the country.
How important this action is 70 the
travelling public may be gathered when II
IS stated that the fast transC0ntnental
mail train, which does not carry pas
scngers maintains a speed Of ninety
miles an hour On portions Of this road
every night It is also a well-known
fact that there is not a single fast train
on any Of the big railway systems that
does not frequently equal and even sur
pass this speed in daily efforts to make
up lost time When it is understood that
passenger train weighing 500 tons, and
running al sixty miles an hour, cannot
be brought 10 full stop under 1900 feet
# is readily seen what contributing
factor excessive speed may become IN
railway accidents.
That the speed maintained at times by
fast passenger trains daily is dangerous.
and wholly uncomfortable, all operating
men admit, but they say the public de-
mauds it," The difference between this
and the Burlington's policy is shown in
the following instruction To engineers:
"The first consideration should at all
times be given to the safety and 10 the
comfort of passengers And again.
There is no railroad which viii not ride
improperly and uncOmfortably If run
over at a too high rate Of speed AMI
again: The engineer who can make the
required time at the lowest maximum
rate Of speed is the man who excels as a
runner"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-28
TIHman's Income Tax.

Senator TiUmans enemies at home are
trying 10 make it embarrassing for him
over his alleged lodging Of the income tax
OF South Carolina. They are charging
him with failure 10 make proper returns
on his income and thus avoiding payment
OF the tax which the law of that State inn
poses. His critics are pointing 10 the evil
dences Of Senator Tillmau's popularity as
a lecturer as proof positive that his in
come reaches into the thousands annually,
and are quoting newspaper paragraph
which has been going the rounds of the
country for the past few weeks, estimat-
ing the Senator's earnings on the lecture
platform at about S25, goo "a year. Mr.. Till
man denies that he earns that much from
his lectures, though be does not state what
his average income is from that source,
and denoUnCes his critics as Liars and
sCOundreis.' Furthermore. he declares
that the folks at home who are raising the
question Of how much he makes as a lee
tUrer are doing il solely for the purpose Of
"gagging' him. just as The negroes OF
Chicago recently tried TO do. Altogether.
he appears to be getting into a pretty
lively row at home over the latest move
of his enemies.
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Knox "a Great Reader.

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-.,-.,l..i.. -, 49,. .....-....--
''1 ''i'NP '-'
ana o-ief peIioAlcais IMAM does any other
man IN public life. He receives through
the mails every month every popular
monthly magazine published i'm the United
States. and receives daily most of the
daily ,,ev-s,,,,e-. yf 1i+tsf...,.. md ptsl.
,-I-,f ,-f5--
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W aa"His1ph ana some - lAoSe Oh Ne"
york and Baltmere. In addition 20 these
sources Of Information and entertainment
he IS a subscriber 10 nearly every weekly
of both psrtias i'm Penrsvrvarig He fs AN
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Va '' '''-7 l'pV'9' ,'-s''
Ftacn MN soon aiteF daylight before
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-28
Just What He wanted.

From the Army aud Navy Journal
Little or nothing was known about
guard duty by the National Guard Tegi-
ments which went to camp at Peekskll
in 1883. On one terrible night when it
was raining cats and dogs the call came:
Corporal of the guard, Post 1877 The
corporal on duty turned out, splashed
across half a mile of sodden ground, was
challenged and advanced.
Well what is it?'
Tag, You're it," responded No. 70.
jocularly.
No. 13 went to the guard tent under ar
rest Arrived there, he remarked:
Thanks Just exactly what I wanted"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-28
Trial Maria ges.

From the British Law Journal
Taking wife Tor term is not a wholly
novel idea. 1t was mooted in Lady Mary
Wortley Montagus day. and that lively
lady's comment was, Yes; but if a man
takes a woman on lease it ought to be a
repairing lease" The jest touched the
weak spot in all these suggestions for q
temporary union-that they mean unfair
ness to the woman.
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The Great Exception.

From the Detroit Free Press.
do you think there is ever a time
when a lie is excusable?" asked the man.
seriously.
only one" answered his friend.
That's when you're trying 10 get rid of
q chronic bore"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-28

mental consideration. It is a necessary
step toward removing every possible
jeopardy of travel
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-28

Johnny, where is your mechanical en-
gine?'
Pops got it,
How about your automatic tripham-
mer?"
Uncle Bin won't let me have It.
Your Japanese top2r
Uncle Jim's playin' with that"
well, you seem 10 be in the way in the
nursery. Guess you'd better go into the
library for awhile"
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A slow Next.

1t sure takes all the holiday spirit out
Of "A Teller"
What d0es?" inquired the other half
of the sketch.
To git caught in q barber shop behind
a guy that wants "a shave haircut, SINCE,
facial massage, hot towels. an tonic rub"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-28
4 Vague Unrest,

From Life.
The plutocrat-What are you crying for,
boy? Haven't you everything for Christ
mas that you thought OF?
The boy-Yes; but Cboohoo) I wanted
some things I didn't think Of.
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Never mind! Your fat poeketbook is a
testimonial to the effect that
your heart Is IN the right place
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Not So Slow.

From the Cleveland Leader
Mr.. Rockefeller thinks the American
people are going too fast. He wasn't so
slow himself during the years when he
wac getting his grip on the oil business.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-28

A street car magnate in one Of the
smaller New York cities has publicly ad-
mitted the right Of the city to discuss
with the car line the question of Scent
fares. If this man ever fails in the
street car business he can make a for
tune in a dime museum as freak
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-28

After all the fuss about the policy hold
er's rights" his interests" and his
authority to control by his vote. the same
Old crowds are to run the big life com
panies. Therefore, the only way you can
get ahead Of the companies is the old
way-take a policy and die right off.
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A LITTLE NONSENSE,
AL OVER.

ALL OVER.
A dosing of "tummies;"
A serving anew
OF gallinaceous mummies
In hash and in stew.
A doleful computing
OF money we spent:
AT work We're back roofing
Christmas has went.
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Favorite Trust Trick.

Prom the Buffalo Express.
Like the Standard Oil trust, the licorice
trust, now on trial in New York, played
at competing with itself.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-28

After long and exhaustive investigation,
it has been determined that the car
shortage exists because there are not
enough cars. Doesn't that lift a load Of
uncertainty from your mind?