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The Washington herald., 1907-11-06
COSTLY EXPEDITION.
Some Troubles Ahead of the Battle
ship Cruise To the Pacific.

Prom the Boston Transcript.
The voyage Of the battle-ship fleet 20
the Pacific bids fair to be very expensive.
going and returning. in the consumption
of coal and the incidental wear and tear
That repairs viii also be an exrraordi-
narily expensive item Is indicated by the
prOmptness with which the rivetcrs al
the Mare Island Navy Yard struck for a
tremendous advance in wages the mo-
ment they learned that the departure Of
the fleet had been officially fixed for De
cember Is. They have been receiving S3S2
a day. but now demand that a piece-wOrk
system be established on the-b basis OF S25
a hundred for one class Of riveters and
SO hundred for another AS the naval
authorities calculate that on this scale
riveters. would earn 81 a day, subject to
s. reduction for helpers. or Sls net, they
discharged the strikers. To Ill their
places may be very difficult. as labor is so
thoroughly organized that the govern
ment, like most other employers on the
Pacific Coast. has either 10 yield or go
without. A few weeks ago. probably in
anticipation Of trouble. the government
was advertising in the East for skilled
workmen 20 be employed at Mare Island.
That there is no patriotism in business
is an old saying, and its occasional truth
is illustrated at Mare Island. where the
riveters left a vessel in the drydock with
her rivets out. a dereliction that comes
very near being reasonable. Is il not
fortunate that we are not at war with
a.
the Pacific? II We were. it is difficult 10
conceive Of our making anything more
than a purely defensive campaign against
great odds. There Is an Old-fashiOned idea
that the navy should be so stationed as
70 be Immediately available for the pro-
lection OF American interests al any point
where danger 70 them is conceivable.
Had this idea been respected We should
rot be in the remarkable position OF hay
II g the bulk Of the navy on one coast
vheEce IL cannot reach the other, except
bL- VOva nfucr Il 90 miles
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06
THE CROWD IN BLACK.
Reflections on Masculine Partially
for DinGy COIOrs.

From the Chicago Post.
Any workday morning you can see the
deur vision Of the multitude in black.
Clerks. merchants. lawyers. salesmen-
they surge in dingy streams from subur-
ban trains down elevated stairs. across
the bridges. II isn't public mourning.
There are women in the working army
showing gray and brown, even scarlet,
but the thr0ng is male. men in black.
black coats, black suits, black hats Five
in a hundred may faunt a little color.
Every man risks a particle. But the
total effect is -dingy.
This IS the mysterious fact. At one
time our ancestors. Saxon or Celti, or
Teuton, boldly took the hues Of the rain
bow and were proud Of their wealth.
Now they use color furtively. A mans
red neckties and white evening clothes
become notorious. Il needs daring TO
draw on natures boards
The reason for the change is obscure.
There is no genuine necessity. Italians
bring their orange and blue into the
slums OF a metropolis II anyone can
be held responsible for the change il is
the Puritan.
VIII a renewal Of the day Of brilliant
dyes and varied style come in our time?
A solemn and vain inquiry Look al the
dingy crowd that comes downtown every
morning. and the question is snenced.
Business rides on its shoulders like the
Old Man Of the Sea. When will he dis
mOunt2
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06

We should Judge the sovereign state
OF Mississippi to be suffering from some
thing approaching a "crime wave" for
Gov Vardaman is out with a fierce and
gloomy proclamations declaring that un-
less something is done. and that quickly,
the "entire State viii become a pande-
monium of crime and bloodshed." The
proclamation is n curious jum6le of
good and bad advice to officers Of ihe
law. II urges them to a greater activity
in the suppression OF blind tigers and
"pistol-toters" and cocaine dives. which
are the source OF much crime among
both whites and blacks: but Gov. Va-da-
man adds to this come personal opinions
as to the administration of law OF n
very questionable order:
Men talk Of Justice and the enforcement Of the
laws upon the white man and the negro alike as
though SUCH thing were possible Justice must
be the aim and end Of an, but justice to the negro
does not mean that yCu must treat the negro IN all
matters. even in the enforcement Of the law as you
would the white man. There are certain laws that
a." suited 20 the white man which cannot be adj
justed 20 the negro's peculiar condition There are
certain things that must be done for the control Of
the negro which need not be done for ;he government
Of the white In spite Of the provisions Of the
Federal Constitution, the men who are called upon
70 deal with this great problem must do that which
l. Necessary to be done. even though i may have
the appearance at times Of going somewhat without
the law The RACES not alike. and the law can
nJt make them alike is IL possible 20 treat them
exactly alike before the law. II has never been
done; II cannot be done. and It is silly and Grim
inally absurd 20 try TO do it,
Gov. Vardaman appears conscious OF
the ineongruity Of Incorporating an in
citation 10 lawlessness in an appeal 10
officers of the law to suppress crime.
and so he appends a remark that 1T
may appear a little singular that the
chief executive of the State should give
expression 10 such thoughts as these. -
1t does indeed appear singular to hear
from the governor Of any state utter
ances that can have but one meaning
the justification of lynch law. It does ap-
pear singular that any State executive
should voluntarily make the humiliating
confession that justice cannot be done an
inferior race under the laws enacted and
IN the courts administered by the su-
perior race
Il would be we'll IL Gov. Vardaman and
others Of his TX would seriously con-
sider whether the preaching and practice
OF the doctrine that justice means one
thing for one man aHd another thing for
his black neighbOr does not contribute 10
the very lawlessness they want 10 sup
press. Certainly It does not tend 10 in
crease the respect of the inferior race
for the white mans rule.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06
Concerning Brea,hitt County.

The esteemed Chattanooga Times is a
little precipitate. perhaps, in rushing to
the conclusion that The Washington
Herald. because it expressed its belief in
an ability TO survive "the wiping Of
Breathitt County, Ky, from the map"
was. therefore, aching 10 head an expe-
dition having for It's object the physical
annihilation OF the people Of that county.
its civilization. &c.
From what we have heard of Breathitt.
it is the last point upon this mundane
sphere toward which we yearn to turn
out footsteps-either for pleasure or a
fight-albeit we are quite prepared to be-
lieve the Times when IL AYERS that there
are some as good people there as live
anywhere" Doubtless, there are: it is
hard to find a place on all Of this earth
Of which this may not be said. These
good people" we should like to help in
their efforts TO raise the general standard
Would that all of the people of Breathitt
were as good as the best; we doubt not
the true-hearted and stalwart manhood
of that county is az deeply shocked by
the violence of its associates as any out
slider could be-perhaps more so.
The trouble with Breathitt Is, the law
less and criminal element has overawed
the good element Therefore. If we could.
nietaphorically-we fear we must be very
exact with the Times-"wipe Breathitt
from the map" we might regenerate II
and give it a place in the scheme OF
things, from which point Of vantage the
good might successfully combat the evil
To be precise, Judge Hargis, the boss OF
Breathitt. is a disgrace 10 any community
on earth; his recent trial for the murder
Of political opponent was nothing less
than a farce-his acquittal being made
possible by reason of his political manipu-
lations. All of the lawlessness that has
marked the career of the Hargis gang
its murders, riotings. violence. and in
timidation-has been thoroughly thrashed
out by the Kentucky papers. particularly
the Louisville Courier-Journal, which
must know what it is talking about
And yet. with all OF that, we assure tn,
Times that we should not be inclined t.
retaliate IL kind-proceed to Breathit
with fire and torch and pistol-even wer,
we sure Of overwhelming victory. and
certain that We should wade unscratchec
through all the gore that might be spilled
II Is the fact that Breathitt tolerate:
this sort OF thing-whether unwiiHngly OF
no-that moves US 10 feel that 1t woulC
be better for that benighted county wer,
IL wiped off the map" regenerated, rem
ovated, and renewed. If a change o.
county lines could be effected, for in
stance, of such character as to throw
the Hargis gang. or its kid. out of con
troi. would not the Times agree with III
that it would be a most excellent thinl
although it would wipe off the map
the present Breathitt?
Breathitt County is a disgrace to Ken
lucky. That is our opinion. But it is
] disgrace not because it has not man,
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06

questions we have raised may prove
somewhat awkward 20 answer If pro-
pounded by the administrations political
opponents. besides illustrating the diff
ficulty attendant on the enforcement Of a
law which runs counter TO the whole
tendency of modern industrial evolution.
munity Is constantly seeking assurances
that the Department OF Justice. with so
dangerous a weapon in its hands. shall
not run amuck with it, Apparently some
such assurance was sought in the case Of
the steel corporation. but it remains to
be seen whether the trust actually OBJ
tained a certificate of good character, or
a tacit permit 10 buy out a rival
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06
CONVENTION OR A SHOW?
Protest Against MOb's Methods OF
Nominating Candidates.

From the Philadelphia Press.
The national convention should be a
deliberative assembly and not a show
where the surroundings offer a constant
temptation for participants TO play TO
the galleries. The business in hand is
the nomination OF candidates for Presi-
dent and Vice President. 1t requires
careful consideration. calm judgment, and
wisdom. The work cannot be we'll done
If influenced by the shouts and excitement
Of great masses Of people moved largely
by mere personal preference or possibly
personal prejudice. if not by the still
narrower cause of more local sentiment.
The national convention which does not
undertake to accommodate so many spec
tatOrs Will be just as we'll off, and prob
ably better.
There is quite as much reason for want
ing hall that will accommodate 10000
or 1000 persons as there is for insisting
upon one to accommodate only 1900 OF
course, all could not hear what was going
on. but not all Of 1900 could do that
II the convention is to be made a spec
tacle II would be proper to make it a
big one-the biggest on earth.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06
Observation-Disclosures and New York.

Both parties will get some comfort and
cheer out Of yesterdays elections, but the
final analysis Of the returns will only tend
to emphasize the local character of the
contests. No general or national issues
were understanding that offers a trust
worthy index TO 1905. The results are
barren of national significance
Representative Burton's defeat at
Cleveland should create no surprise. He
not only ran for mayor. but aimed higher
and sought TO boost himself at Senator
Foraker's expense. Now he himself is
undone. The meddling of the admins
tration in the municipalities affairs invited
Just such as a result, and it is wholesome
rather than otherwise. Mr. Burton, ad-
mittedly a statesman. is the poorest sort
OF politician, or he would have foreseen
the outcome Of such a struggle.
Fusion, which, to the ardent Hearst and
the rain6ow-chasing Parsons, was TO re-
deem the city Of New York from corrupt
and corrupting Tammany, proved the fat
test failure Of the campaign 1t was an
ill-fated bargain from the start. The
stanchest Of Republicans gagged at it,
and ii had little attraction for independ-
ent voters outside those enrolled under
the Hearst banner. However desirable it
may be to shake off the yoke Of Tam
many occasionally, il is evident that the
Job cannot be accomplished by any such
combination of incongruous and mutually
repellent elements as Hearst and Par
sons sought to unite against the common
enemy. Not the least interesting phase
of the fusion defeat is its practical ehmi-
nation from local political leadership Of
Herbert Parsons. President Roosevelt's
protege, and exemplar Of clean and hon
est politics. Parsons staked his political
reputation on the fusion deal. and lost
How much sympathy he will get from his
chief is highly problematicaL Mr.. Roose-
welt has not concealed his dislike Of the
fusion arrangement. though he prudently
refrained from openly denouncing il. We
hazard a guess that young Mr.. Parsons Is
in for a severe Executive rigging, and We
rather think he has earned it.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06
An Instructive Episode.


II the conference between President
Roosevelt and officials of the United
States Steel Corporation related TO the
affairs of the trust, as is reported IN
Wall street, it is a noteworthy symptom
OF the growing INTERPRETATION OF the gov
eminent and industry. The story goes
that the steel corporation had presented
to it a happy opportunity 10 relieve the
money market by gobbling UP the stock
OF one Of its few remaining rivals. thus
killing two birds with one stone In the
pre-Rooseveltian era, transaction Of
this sort would have been put through
without any hesitation or compunction as
perfectly legitimate, II not, under the cir
cumstances, entirely praiseworthy. Times
having changed. however. it was thought
desirable 10 sound the administration as
10 the view likely to be taken Of the
legality, from the standpoint of the anti
trust law, of the acquisition of a prop
erty that would measurably augment the
steel trusts already formidable predom-
nance in the iron and steel industry We
are not informed, of course, whether sat
isfactory assurances were received that
the transaction in question would be kind
ly overlooked by the Department of Jus
tice, nor is il clear that the President
would be warranted I'm granting the trust
immunity, the execution of the laws in
theory. at least. not being an optional. but
a compulsory, duty. But if the transac-
tion goes through. 1t will be evident that
the administration is not standing in the
way Of any measure that will be helpful
In the existing emergency, even though it
should incidentally contribute to the ex-
tension OF monopoly.
Assuming the truth of the Wall street
story. the White House episode Is pro-
vocative Of some interesting inquiries.
There is no doubt that the antitrust law
distinctly discountenances such a trans
action as that which the steel corpora
ton is about TO consummate, or that its
provisions might be successfully invoked
TO enjoin the sale Of a competing cor
poration 10 a trust that now controls 50
per cent or more of a single industrial
product. The question instinctively arises.
Why should this thing be permitted in one
case and not in others? Why should the
administration wink at the extinction of
competition IN one industry, and seek. by
actions in the courts. to restore compe-
tition in other industries? Why should
it permit the steel trust to add TO its
subsidiary possessions. the while it is Try
ing to compel the Standard Oil trust to
dissolve into its component parts? Is it
because the steel trust is a good trust
and the Standard OIL a bad one?
We readily admit there is a real diff
ference between the methods employed
by the two corporations. The steel trust
has from the first conducted its business
IN the light OF publicity. 1t has not at
tempted TO raise prices. and, so far as
known. does not practice discrimination
in dealing with its customers. II may be
regarded. in many respects. as a model
trust. Nevertheless, We imagine the
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06

good. honest. and true people inside its
borders, but. unfortunately. in spite OF
them. The bottom rail is on top in that
county-and the bottom rail is very bad.
We wish Breathitt could be wiped off
the map" and given new start. and
along a road free from interference or
control upon the part OF the disreputable
elements. II would please us-though
we again assure the Times that we real
ize the probable outcome Of an attempt
upon our part, single handed. to bulge
II from its present status. SO our con-
temporarys friendly warning" has not
fallen upon deaf ears-even though II
cid fall upon ears that needed II not.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
A SAD SONG.

And now the leaves are sad and sere
Adown the mall.
The autumntide is really here;
'Tis truly fall.
Quite certain Of the fact am /.
For there is coal and wood TO buy.
Festoons austere the scene will grow,
The skies turn gray.
Ere long the busy winds will blow
The warmth away
Ere long the wintertime VIII come;
And then there will be pipes to plumb.
The festive summertime has went
II makes me blue.
fellow then could save a cent,
Or maybe two.
But when the winter comes, I'd state,
1 would that l might hibernate.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06
Government by Commission.

From the Norfolk Landmark
Several influential newspapers Of the
State-among them the Richmond Times
Dispatch. the Staunton Dispatch. and the
Roanoke World-are outspOken in advo-
cacy Of an amendment 20 the Constitu-
ton, permitting the adoption Of the real
commission form Of city government.
as in force in Galveston, Houston. and
other places with great success. The
Landmark suggested such an amendment
some time ago, and heartily favors a
concerted effort by the cities of the State
to get the general assembly TO start the
machinery at its coming session.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06
First Catch Your MaIefactor.

From the Springfield RepubBcaa
Edward NJ. Shepard. Of New York, has
something new about the President Mr..
Roosevelt he declares, has said that he
would send from ten TO fifty capitalists
to jail before the end Of his administra-
ton. II the President said that, he must
have said II in private conversation, when
he says so many interesting things which
no one is supposed to quote in public
He must hurry, however, TO catch the
ten 10 fifty capitalists. He has less than
a year and a half more in office. and not
one millionaire malefactor is in the penl-
tentiary.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06
DISCIPLININe THE PRESS.
Action Begun Against Socialist
Paper for CartOoning President.


Paper for CartOoning President.
From the Kansas City Journal
The United States Department OF jus
tice. acting, ii is said. at the suggestion
OF the President has instituted proceed
ings against a socialist sheet OF Girard,
Kans.. because OF a cartoon that reflect
ed upon the President and the Attorney
General II is 10 be regretted that a
technicality must be invoked in order 10
establish a case-the front page of the
paper being legally construed to be the
cover or wrapper thereof. In fact. IL is
to be regretted that any action at all has
TO be taken against such a publication.
because many unthinking people viii re-
sent such action as an abridgment OF
free speech and the liberties Of the press.
But the line must be drawn somewhere
and sheets which. violate every principle
OF journalistic fairness and decency.
which preach sedition and anarchy and
infame the minds OF readers by defend
ing various forms Of lawlessness. are un-
worthy the protection of the laws which
they violate. There is an amazing toler-
snce, at best. in the treatment of some
classes OF papers. the lengths to which
they are permitted TO go being a SOURCE
Of astonishment 20 the people Of other
countries.
While it would be a dangerous prece-
dent to establish any particular sanctity
or immunity for the President OF the
United States, yet an adequate apprecia-
ton of, and respect for. the dignity Of the
highest Office within the gift OF the peo-
pie would suggest some reasonable limit
20 the vindlctiveness Of newspapers and
periodicals. There are publications which
push the socialistic propaganda, and yet
do II within reasonable bounds. But the
vituperative organs Of anarchy and
bloodshed. the viperous sheets which
strike at the very foundation % American
institutions should be cfirbed
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06
An AMfuI Enfe

Nillain-I own the very roof over your
fathers head.
Heroine-What DO you intend to do?
Put him out into the cold world?
Eillain-No. worse than that. child;
worse than that. Marry me now. or. by
heavens, III turn that old house into a
twO-fiat building and make your father
live In the lower one.
"Oh. father sObbed the heroine, what
a sacrifice 1 am about 10 make for you. -
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06
Gov. Ynrdaman's Law.

From the st. Louis Republic
Mississippi Mas already given its answer
10 advice from Mr.. varcaman to ignore
law and constitution. It's request for his
retirement to private life is an official
notification that constructive juris-
prudence of this kind is too strenuouly
uncertain for Mississippi habits.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06

Unless the financial stringency is re-
lieved and prices come down soon, II may
be advisable to call a conference for the
purpose Of separating Thanksgiving Day
and Christmas by something more than
four weeks.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06
A story with n Moral.

From the Springfield Republican.
There was once a laborer, not long from
the old country. who had been lowered
to the bottom of a well. On the return
trip workmen above teasingly held tht
man in the bucket suspended between
terra firma and the water below. Quici
and firm came the ultimatum from the
bucket: IF ye spalpeens don't stop in.
terfering with me policies, I'll cut tht
rOpeI'
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06
Candidates Born, Not Made

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
The next Republican candidate for
President is born. but he will be found
and not made. He has not ye- heen
found, Those who thought they had
made him have apparently only made
a mistake
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06

In England a king may ascend the
throne at eighteen. but may not marry
until he is twenty-five. Evidently the
trainers of the English constitution were
determined 10 give their youthful kings
chance TO feel like the boss for a lin
tied time, anyhow.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06
TonFroIicsomr AdmirnI.

From the Boston Herald
Steady there, Admiral Bob Evans, Be
ware Of post-prandial remarks about a
feast. a frolic. or a fight in the Pacific
They may be interpreted by outsiders
without due allowance for the refresh
ments and hilarity OF the festivities.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06
conrrntuIutionN to the Lady.

From the Chicag1 Record Herald.
A Spanish duke has broken his engage
ment 20 a beautiful American girl be-
cause her income is not S2o0oo0 a year.
The lady is TO be congratulated on the
meagerness Of her fortune.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06

It is said that George Washington was
the discoverer Of petroleum in this coun-
try. IL was John ID. Rockefeller who dis
covered the wonderful financial posslbili-
ties in il, however
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06

Simple insanity will be the plea in the
Thaw case next time. so il is said The
alienists for the State may upset his 'in-
sanity plea, but they can hardly expect
20 convince any one that he isn't extremely
simple
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06

The Ute Indians are face TO face with
the proposition to work or starve. This
is even worse than the situation the
hobo faces when he is requested 10 saw
half cord of wood in payment for his
dinner
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06
Ground for Ontimi.m.

Prom The Hartford Times
The fact that Chicago poet has been
fined s. and Sent to Jail is a Knockout
blow for people who deny that the world
is growing better.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-06
Advising a statesman.

IF You must monkey with restrictive
legislation, Abner. why not go in for
something popular"
Can such legislation be POPULAR"
1T can. Make it A penal offense for
man to ask for haircut on Saturday aft
ernoon."