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New-York tribune., 1906-11-21
SOUTH AMERICAN RELATIONS.

Secretary Root IN his address at Kansas City
last evening accurately described the relations
between the United States and South America
as having been chiefly political rather than
commercial Or personal. The description is as
deplorable it is true, but it is by no means
unnatural. The United States was chiefly pop
ulated in its early years by the stock Of the
British Isles, and later there came a great in
fiux from Central Europe. In latest years I'M
migration has been largely from Southeastern
Europe and from Scandinavia. At no time has
there been any considerable admixture into the
American nation of that Iberan stock which
settled and civilized South America. Under in
fiuences of literature, taste and manners and
customs, therefore, well as of origin and
consanguinity this country has ever been more
strongly drawn toward Europe than toward
South America. On the other hand the close
relationship between the South American states
and the Iberian kingdoms and the need Of
various European countries 10 find outlets for
population and markets for wares have brought
South America much closer commercially to
Europe than to the United States.
Nevertheless our political relations with those
states have been of the greatest Importance
both 10 them and to us, and the great princi-
pie which has constantly from the beginning
shaped and controlled those relations is still
despite fatuous academic disclaimers vital and
dominant Now it Is time argues Mr.. Root
most cogently, for us to make our commercial
and personal relations with the southern CONT
nent comparable with what our political rela-
tons have so long been. 1t has for many years
been frequently urged in these columns that
the surest strongest and best way of conserv-
ing and confirming our political influence and
interests IN South America was by cuItiVat!ng
the closest possible commercial social and per
sonal relations with those countries, and we
have often pointed out the ways and means
by which that might be done Mr.. Root takes
up the same burden of prophecy with the ample
authority not only OF his Office but also Of his
personal knowledge acquired by travels in those
countries. He dweils especially upon the need
of catering 10 the tastes Of our customers, of
OF treating those with whom we deal with
courtesy, Of investing capital In those lands,
and, finally, and perhaps most of all to the
present point, of providing adequate lines Of
transportation.
This last point was emphasized most In Mr..
Roots address, because he was speaking to a
commercial congress, and because Ii is the
point on which concrete action is most readily
TO be taken by the government Mr.. Root eX-
posed In uenchant style the humiliating paucity
Of means or direct communication between the
United States and the countries south of the
Caribbean Sea. and contrasted Herewith the
Europe. Moreover, such steamship lines as do
exist between this country and the southern
republics are not our own mot one American
New-York tribune., 1906-11-21
THE NEGRO TROOPS

| The decision of a court, the verdict of jury
or the determination Of any case by the off,
| cial appointed to deal with It usually conforms
more closely to the facts than does the opinion
| Of an outsider, perhaps hastily reached on the
| basis of partial information. 1t has for this
reason seemed probable that criticism Of the
Presidents action In discharging the three
companies Of the 25th Infantry might prove
to be Ill advised. 1t cannot be doubted, how
ever that, whether justly or unjustly, there
| is a widespread disposition to think that tho
| President has made a mistake and to hope
that he will revise his order. Consequently gen
eral qualification was caused yesterday by the
announcement that the Secretary Of War had
suspended that order. That feeling Is doubtless
increased by a dispatch from the President
himself which opens the way for the presenta-
ton Of facts relating to the after
his return. He does not say that he was aware
| Of Secretary Tafts action, but It is to be pre-
sumed that he was, both because official COM
munication with him was easy and because his
statement that any persons having new facts
should be prepared to lay them before him
indicates that he knew the case had not been
finally settled.
The President has 80 often shown that he
has an open mind, and That pride Of opinion
does not prevent a revision Of his Judgment
| when he is convinced that he has erred, that
no one can reasonably doubt that he will give
full weight when he comes back to Washing
ton to any new evidence which may be laid be-
fore him. he is not likely to be swayed by
sentimental considerations arising from an i'm
perfect appreciation Of the necessity Of mill
tary discipline, but he can be trusted to pre-
vent an act Of injustice whenever It's injustice
has been made clear to him. In the mean time
| the present delay win be welcomed by the gen.
eraI sentiment OF the country.
New-York tribune., 1906-11-21

steamship runs to any South American port
beyond the Caribbean" 1t is a fact, and 1t is
disgraceful. And, continued Mr.. Root ''this
"wofuI deficiency is but part of the
general decline and feeblensss Of the Ameri-
"can merchant marine" Tint also is quito
true. and It Is no less discreditable to our en-
terprise and energy.
AS for the remedy for such state Of af-
fairs, Mr. Root spoke with no uncertain sound.
1--WE live" he reminded his hearers "in world
mot of natural competition but Of subsidized
competition State aid to steamship lines Is
"as much a part Of the commercial system Of
"our day as state employment of consuls to
promote business" SO. too, is that true, be-
yond all challenge. The history Of the develop
ment of those great European merchant ma
rines which so mmeasurably surpass our own
is history of state aid-of subsidies. Plainly,
then, 1t is necessary for our own government
to resort to the same means If Americans are
TO compete successfully with other maritime
nations. That Is the crux of Mr.. Roots mas
terly argument and he points out the way in
which the work should be done. Trade should
be developed. not by destroying one industry
to build up another, nor by entering upon inter
minable tariff wars, but by neutralzing the
advantages which other nations now enjoy
over our shipping by endowing our own ship
ping with the same advantages
New-York tribune., 1906-11-21
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

Yielding to the wishes Of the directors of the
Academy, Nine. Curie. who shared with her hus-
band the honors which came with the discovery OF
radium consented to accept the place IN the faculty
made vacant by her husbands death. OF her first
appearance before the students Figaro" says: "AIl
eyes were directed toward the door, which opened
softly. woman in deep mourning appeared at the
threshold and was greeted with loud and hearty ap
oblivous to the demonstration. She walked slow
ly TO the long table, rested both hands upon II and
lowered her head slightly toward the assembly.
InstinctiveIy surmised her feelings and recog-
nized the iron will which made the apparent COM
posure possible. The lecture hall has become
quiet the woman in black opens a scroll of papers
before her and begins. She speaks with q soft
voice and her words uttered rapidly, the slight
singing tone reminding one of her Russian origin.
At first she gave the impression that her lecture
had been memorized but she proceeded It was
plain that this not the At first she
seemed battle with her feelings. but presently
rapidly-quiety without gestures. She stands erect
with her outstretched finger tips touching the table
before her. The plain black gown is fastened at
the throat with a small brooch-no other ornament
article of jewelry is to be seen the plain
wedding ring She never mentioned herself. and
only did she quote her husband. and spoke OF
him Monsieur Curie'
New-York tribune., 1906-11-21
IN WASHINGTON SOCIETY.
rFron The Tribune Bureau.

,,. Srov ao-Mss Catherine Ridsey.
daughter of the Controller OF the Suii ieA1NS c.
Mrs William Barret Ridgely, entertainer 80 -
marty of twenty-four tonight In hoIoT oL -, -
Estber Denny the debutante daughter OF e<oto,iei ~
and Mrs Frank L. Denny, and her guest W
Orndorfr OF Springfield. Ill The guests VINO 80
~ the tbeatr. in largo touring car. and after the
show were Miss Rdgelys guests at supper ihoiu
h1s, Katherine Williams, or Chicaso' a1olA
U,,ast OF Miss Ridgely; Miss Miriam Crosby MISS
Mergaretta Syrnons, Miss Olga Converse Ali00
Katbsrtne Jennings, Miss Isabelle Masruoer. MISS
Frederick Morgan, Miss Mary soufheriaiiu. 10
t.nant and Mrs. John W. Ttnlmons. AUSTIN AtoDoo'
A Clernous Dan" Duncan. James b Arohloaa,
Charles Wilson Frank Poe Frank Eiua' Gouli
Lincoln, James Williams, Beale Bloorner aiiu
Charles Howard. Mr.. and MIS- fdose4y "OA' ~
ohaperons OF the party.
Governor Ide OF the philippines Is III "
for few days.
Mrs Theodore shonts. wife OF the chairman OF
the Panama Canal Commission, and the Misses
shonts will sail tomorrow from Panama Tney
will come directly to Washington and opsn. tnelr
new home Mrs Shvnts will introduce her Two
daughters Miss Marguerite Shonts and Miss Theo-
dora shonts. to Washington society on December S
Miss Joanna Schroeder. the debutants daughter
of CAPTAIN and Mrs Seaton Schroeder. the
hostess to-day In her home IN n street at a
luncheon for fifteen Of the seasons debutantes The
guests we're Miss Frederick Morgan, Miss Esther
Denny, Miss Laura Wells Miss Stockton. Miss
Ruth Tanner, Miss Marion Leutze, Miss Mary
Brewster Miss Olga Converse. Miss Evelyn Chew.
Miss Margaretta symons. Miss Helen Wilson. Miss
CaryI Crawford. Miss JuHetts Williams and Miss
Mary V. Dodge.
Mrs. David j. Brewer, wife OF Justice Brewer, OF
the United States Supreme Court, left town this
morning for Burlington. VT. to remain until after
Thanksgiving
New-York tribune., 1906-11-21
NEW NAUTICAL MUSEUM PLANNED
New York Yacht Club Members Intercssedh
Soheme-City May Help.

Plans have been made for founding IN tbs Gu
an institution TO be known ths New Yogx oo-
servatory and Nautical Museum They ortstnaasa
at the New York Yacht Club. and several OF 70
wealthiest members are pledged 20 suhscrtos TO
fund to carry the plans into effect the necessary
charter can be obtained from the State Lss-AAt-ss
and the city authorities viii agrss % provide SUE
able buildings in Bronx Park. "a
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Frederick Gs SorEnA =,
ward 5. Isham, George A. Corn-ack. ! D !sLrosi M ~
Kelley and DIR. Charles Lane Poor. proIessoa ',
astronomy at Columbia, have been named - :
committee preliminary organization Nsssr
Vanderbilt and Bourne among the men "-~
have pledged themselves aid IN raising an,s1 an a.
dOwment fund for the institution. no less tnan 49,
0o. and additional sum that viii ee reqI%ea 60 ~ ~
the purchase OF instruments for the ooServaloly
charts and models for the museum. II ts paanaIIr
10 have the new institution places on pr-S-r ~
the footing the Metropolitan M9SsI1.. 1.,-v
Art and the American Museum OF Natural Hlseyiiy ~
and be controlled by society, the city payL1s 49,
for the buildings on park grounds.
If the plans carried out the cirT VII -Sr.
hrst class observatory. which VIII bs st ne .s
OF the public two or three nights WSSA- -x1s,ng S
nautical museum containing models OF al eHs e,-1,
types OF vessels. signal devices. na2ccaI fss
mentS and historic relies. which Will alLEa'A -
public and bs OF educational value.
New-York tribune., 1906-11-21
AN IMPERIAL OPTIMIST.

William II does well to proclaim himself an
optimist though indeed, to intelligent observ-
ers his declaration may seem superfuous. It
would be difficult to imagine that buoyant and
aggressive spirit as anything else than opti-
mistic. Men OF energy and efficient achieve
ment naturally look forward and upward and
upon the bright side. It Is your do-nothing who
mopes and broods and sees spots on the sun
more readily than he can see the sun itself.
Now, there is not a more alert and efficient
statesman in all Europe than the German EN-
peror, and for that reason alone, If for no other
we should be surprised If he were not opti-
mistic.
There are, however, other reasons One is the
character Of his achievements. No sovereign
ever so thoroughly disappointed and discredited
foreboders of evil as he. A general European
war within six months was the openly ex-
pressed anticipation of many at his accession
to the throne. he has now been on the throne
many years. and get there has been no war
On the contrary. it is perfectly obvious to the
world that he has been a pretty constant and
sometimes an Indispensable force for peace.
His famous mailed fst'' has been shaken
against Bellona, and not against Irene AS re-
cent revelations nave demonstrated beyond all
further doubt, it was for the sake Of maintain
Ing European peace perhaps more than for any
thing else that he dropped the pilot" There
is ample cause for a successful peacemaker to
be an optimfst, and he has been one of the fore
most peacemakers Of his time
There is optimistic inspiration, too. in the
present tendencies and outlook of his policy
we remarked the other day upon the benevo-
lence or his ChanceOr's official utteranca he
fore the Reichstag. Since then we have had
from NJ. CIemenceau the remarkable testimony
that the Emperor has personally played large
part in bringing Germany and France toward
friendly approachment. In the last year. with
Russia practically eliminated and with France
dlsquleted with religious strife there has been
an unsurpassed opportunity for Germany to
strike crushing blow at her traditional en-
envy beyond the Vosges. Yet, instead of strIz
ing the empire-and especially the Emperor
himself-has maintained an attitude of the most
scrupulous and delicate consideration. Even in
the Morocco dispute. it is well known. the men
ace came from other than imperial sources
The rest Of the world does not always aqraa
with William II, nor always hold him sUperior
to criticism. But it does, we believe. generally
regard him as wise, brave, peace loving ruIer
whose face is turned toward the sun and whose
heart is set upon serving his fellow men to the
best Of his ability in that station of life IN
which he so firmly believes the Divine VIII has
specially placed him
New-York tribune., 1906-11-21
THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS.
tFrom The Tribune Bureau.l


Washington Nov 2O-with Nine Jusscrand
wife of the French Ambassador. In mourning for
her mother Mrs. Richards. of Boston; Nine. Ma
buco. wife Of the Brazilian Ambassador IN mourn W
ing for her father. the Baron d'Inohan; the Chi-
Minister In mourning for his mother the 9lAii'-
ese charge daffaires in mourning Tor MS Wlle
the Guatemalan Legation In mourning for the idts
Minister, Mr.. Munoz. who died recently IN the nos
pital in Washington. and the Belgian Legation lot
Baron Moncheur's daughter. who died to-day theIe
will be six of the embassies and legations ehfni-
mated from the social calendar this winter
The Nicaraguan Minister the United States
will leave this city tomorrow for Nicaragua. to be
absent from Washington until about the first of
the year.
Iie,1tenant Commander and Nine. de Beaupre
Of the French Embassy entertained at dinner last
night In their home. No. 1909 18TH street
Jieutenant Commander de Beaupre Is the ne"
nava, sttache who was appointed last summer 10
.ucoaad Lieutenant Commander de FaraInond' now
commanding A ship In the French Navy Inc
oree,a ar the dinner We're Nine. de Beaupres S
mother Nine Littinicre; the counsellor OF tho
embassy NJ des Portes de la Fosse' hille '
portes Mile des Portes Captain Ryan. OF the BTU
fsb Embassy and Mrs Ryan, Prince Lyhai a4io
Count Hatzfeldt both of the German hinoassS. .
Corrt ia Cbambrun of the French EIrpassy anu
,rr Rovasrds of the Netherlands Legation.
Sir Henry Mortimer Durand- the BRUSH <AIli
bossador who is to be Of the speakers ae lno
Chor,bar Of Commerce dinner in New YORK On
rToyanoher o. will also attend the ST. ahoie"
eo,a.,, dinner on November 30. but will noc speak
New-York tribune., 1906-11-21
STARBUCK MACY SALE.
Good Prices Obtained for Old Furniture and
Art Objects

There spirited bidding yesterday at the
Starbuck Macy sale OF Colonial furniture and other
objects of art at the Fifth Avenue Art Galleries
The 253 lots offered brought total OF $3.50 90 and
OF these an old Sheraton sideboard OF grained ma
hogany with a scroll back. surmounted by a
carved urn. brought the highest price. W. B. Os-
trander being tho bidder. He paid s7sS The next
highest price $3.50. paid by NJ F. Phillips for
old Colonial highboy. in richly grained bronze
oolored mahogany. surmounted by a scroll bon
net" top, with a carved fiambeau centre.
set of five Chippendae side chairs of ma
hogany, with Gabrielle legs and carved shoulders
was knocked down TO E. III. Brown for $685. who
also secured for 500 dark mahogany four post
Chippendale bed w. w. Bosworth obtained for
$3.50 three side chairs and two armchairs OF tha
Sheraton type. The same buyer paid $3.50 for an
old English convex girandole, with large CIR
cuar gilt frame, with candle branches at the sides
and an American spread eagle on top. For two old
Chtppendale side chairs in dark mahogany with
ball and claw feet. A. T. Fay paid 205 He also
secured for 1855 another Chippendale side chair with
unusual ladder back. The sale continues at
o'clock to-day
New-York tribune., 1906-11-21
FOB STRONG AMBASSADOR
'Westminster Gazette" Says Eng
land Needs One at Washington

London Nov. A.-"The Westminster Gazetrs" n
a leading article to-day urges the governnsns 70
select a man OF supreme ability for British An
bassacor at Washington. The paper declares 'aat
Gerat Britain's former influence and presrgs a.
Washington have been usurped by the German IN
bassy, adding that the relations between the Prss-
dent and the German Ambassador of the most
intimate character. and that AIr Roosevelt Is N
more close and more confidential conn1Uncaror
with Emperor William than any other euler OF any
statesman in Europe.
Continuing, The Westminster GaZetts" asseEo
that these relations influenced the Algeciras coz
ference and may bear further fruit In oIhar and
more distant spheres and says: Clearly IL 3
time when the British Embassy should Dc II tas
hands OF ordinary man"
No names are mentioned. but the tendency OF tss
aruc1e IS toward the selsoton or Lord ClrI91 -
kedleston, Admiral Lord Charles Berssfort or
some notable figure IN public life outside ths rssa-
lar ranks of diplomacy.
New-York tribune., 1906-11-21
AnlHsenentS.


ACADEMY OF MUsIC-2-Richslieu: s-The Merchant q
Venice
ALEAMBRA-2-s-vaudevi
ASToR-2-s: s:30-The Daughters OF Men.
BElASCo-S:15-The Girl OF the Golden West
Ehot-s:16-Mrs. Nson-Andrews.
BROADWAY-2-S-The Prince OF India
CASINO-S-The Blue Moon
SoLoNIAL-2-s-Taude
SRlTERIoS-2S:l5-The Little Claerub
DAILY LS'S-2:I5-Sl5-The Spring Chicken.
EDEN MISESE-The World Wax
FsNP1RE-2:l0-S:l6- House Order.
SARDEN-2:i5-S :2o-Aadam Butterfly.
SARIfICk-S-2o-Clarics
HACkETT-S:30-The Chorus Lady
EA&MERSTEIN'S NICToRIA-2-Slb- lb-Nauoeville
HERALD sQCARE-S-The Great Decide and About
Town.
E1PPODROME-2-S-A Society Circus
EUDSON-2:1b-S:15-The Hypoorites
PLACE-S.2e-Die katakomben (The Cataconbs).
ENlCKERBOCKER-2:I5--S: Red Mil
lBERTY-s-susan in Search OF a Husband and A
Tenement Tragedy.
LINCOLN SQUARE -2:l5-s:15-The Love Route
LYCEUA-s:I5-Th Lion and the Mouse.
LYRIC-sI5-The New Idea.
MADISON SQUARE :l5--s ;l5-The Three Of Us 49,
MADISON SQUARE GARDENS a. m--Grand exhibition
MAJESTIC -2:90-Pippa Passes: s:15-The Tourists.
MANHATTAN-2:l5- S:I5-C1othes.
NEW AMSTERDAM-2:15-S:15 :15-Cesar and Cleopatra
NEW TORK-2-S:I5- Fortyfve Minutes from Broadway
PRINCEss-2:l5-Hedda Gabler-s:2O The Great
Divide
sAyOY-2:15-s:1o-si Anthony.
WALTAACK' -2:15-s:lb-The Rich Mr.. Hoggenheiner
WEBER S-s Observation-Disclosures.
WEST END-2-s-Ge. Him and L
New-York tribune., 1906-11-21
NEW YORK'S NAUTICAL INTERESTS

o.
1t is announced that several public sDirited
residents Of New York City-Mr Frederick G.
Bourne and Mr.. Cornelius Vanderbilt amonc
them-contemplate the establishment here az
two allied Institutions nautical museum and
an astronomical observatory. In one II is mr.
posed TO exhibit models OF vessels devices in
tended TO promote safety and other articles
illustrating the art of navigation; and it NAV
De assumed that an attempt will be made TO
indicate TO some extent the progress being
made IN the methods and appliances of ma
rine transportation. The objects to be attained
by the astronomical observatory will be both
popular and scientific. On certain nights teIe
scope Is TO be placed at the service of visitors
Another instrument will be devoted to the class
OF stellar observations necessary to regulate
a standard clock, like that in the naval obser-
Vatory In Washington. Provision Is also to be
made for the rating OF chronometers the test
ing or sextants and other work which will be
OF practical value TO the sea captain. 1t Is the
purpose OF the projectors of this enterprise to
supplement the kinds of service already emu
merated with special study of problems the
solution Of which would enhance the impor-
tance Of the port OF New York
The usefulness of the scheme will depend
OF course, upon the thoroughness with which
II Is organized and executed. but 1t promises
well Properly developed, 1t should serve the
New-York tribune., 1906-11-21
wooDcHucKs AS WEATHER PROPHETS

From The SOstOn Transcript
II the woodchuck will kindly stay in tho open
little longer or until all the football games 49,. ss1
thing OF the past he VIII greatly ObliSe INC ri
OF persons For real winter does not SHUT ~ .as
the woodchuck has crawled into his nos az ccors-
his first forty winks. Not that the season - srv
mOdates the little animal more than II Ioes -
other fourfooted thing. but the wooGchGcA re
in some way tip a few days In adVaslcs - r,sr-
coming OF zero weather and gets INTO wintel rss
ters without delay But he has not recetSre ssi
blow like fury In other parts OF New Ens.aa.. ne
other day. Out in the meadows and pastLssss nav
woodchuck frsxs as II It were September, anu
he continue his frisking where he can os sesI 80 n
few weeks longer that many may De s2arsd 49,
known football cold
New-York tribune., 1906-11-21

interests Of tho American merchant marine ana
those Of the metropolis. The functions wMcn
it Is purposed to exercise are not now per
formed fully, If they are In any measure AT
the naval observatory the accuracy OF chronom-
eters employed on war vessels is determined,
but facilities do not exist there for similar ser
vice for transatlantic liners. Tidal currents.
changes In the contour and depth of haroors,
the systems Of lights and buoys most conou-
Give to safe navigation are the SUBJECTS Oh
investigation and administration by various
branches Of the federal government, put the
solictude of the Washington authorizes Is gen
eral, not local. Perhaps the prosperity or the
city would be stimulated by inquiries having
the city exclusively in view.
There is apparently no thought of undertak-
ing astronomical work which would parallel
that now being done at the leading observa-
tories OF the country. Apart from the mex
pediency of duplicating researches already un-
der way, there is another objection to under
taking a task requiring the use of very
large telescope A sufficiently steady atmos-
phere for satisfactory observation with such an
instrument is not found within the limits or
great city. The Lick telescope, which belongs to
the University of California, is seventy-fve or
one hundred miles away from Berkeley, where
most of the buildings of that institution are SIT
uated The Yerkes telescope was erected not In
the city OF Chicago but north or the boundary
between Illinois and Wisconsin. For glasses OF
moderate size, however, Il suitable site might
easily bo found in or near New York City Tho
instrument on which the accuracy Of the time
service Of the country depends was practically
unaffected by local air currents when in the
very heart Of Washington, though it has now
been removed to a slightly more Isolated spot
Again, for purposes Of popular diversion, it is
desirable to set up a telescope where it will
be readily accessible by those for whose pleas
and instruction it Is to be employed.