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The Washington herald., 1908-04-20
OPPORTUNITY OR DANGER.
Problem of the Foreigner Becoming
More Insistent.

Aa7aHANats
From the Chicago Advance
American cities are as much foreign
as American. And rural New England
is becoming a land of other tongues. A
man of Swedish parents Is put forward
as a candidate for the Presidency on the
ground that he would capture the foreign
voters OF the Northwest It may soon be
considered political wisdom for Presi-
Dental candidates to deny that their
parentsc were Americans. and to scatter
their unoles and aunts and efandfathers
and grandmothers among the tribes and
tongues Of nations OF Europe. Perhaps
both Bryan and Taft would run better
If their names were changed respectively
20 0'Brien and Tav. But face the fact
We must, that the European stream which
Is pouring in upon US has changed the
currents Of American life. The failure
fully to realize this fact is back of much
of the confusion which has come over
the public mind regarding many serious
problems. 1t is also part of the weak
ness of religious effort that It has not
grappled with the fact. In the case OF
Andover Theological Seminary, when 1t
was urged that its splendid endowment
and equipment might be used to meet
the new situation with its pressing de-
mands and wide opportunities. there was
Indifference on the part of tire author
tiles, and they could see nothing but the
old way of adding more culture to the al
ready cultured. and letting the crude
foreigners go TO the agitators. the politi-
clans, or to the bad. Some people DO not
seem to know that the foreigners are
here until a bomb is fred in the streets,
and then they rush into their studies TO
write an article or prepare a sermon de-
nouncing anarchy.
But the foreigner Is here. and he can
be made either opportunity or danger.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20
high Cost of government.

From the Boston Transcript
These huge naval expenditures. fnvolv-
ing heavy taxation, constitute not least
of the burdens which compIicate the
problem of life for the masses of the
American people. Some time an eco
nomic issue must again attract their at
tentlon. The cost Of being governed. in
city, State and nation, is reaching
strikingly high figures. and not least OF
the contributors to it is our Roosevelt
war policy.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20
RHODY's CONSTITUTION.
Two Important Amendments to an
Ancient Charter,

W. AhBvEtAht amendments 10 I'm
Ancient Charter.
Prom the New York Tribune.
The legislature Of Rhode Island has
just passed for submission 20 the people
a constitutional amendment giving the
veto power 70 the governor and provid-
Ing for a reapportionment of the state
into assembly districts of equal size.
Rhode Island is IN the unusual condition
Of having a governor without veto and.
like Connecticut, legislature made up
OF representatives OF towns practically
irrespective Of population. The result is
that the large cities are undergone
sented, while the small towns exercise a
disprOportiOnate influence in the affairs
Of the state. The government is a sur
Yival Of the old days when the New
England towns had a keen sense OF their
individuality, which made a State almost
a confederation of towns as the nation is
a confederation OF States. The gov
ernor's lack Of the veto power is probably
due TO the same Jealous regard of the
towns for their independence, and seems
much out OF place at this time, when the
people at large of other States have come
more and more TO rely upon the governor
as their representative in the universal
discomfort with legislatures for their
subordination of state interests 10 local
and personal interests.
But the resolution TO submit the
amendments 70 popular vote by no means
necessarily portends the termination Of
town control in Rhode Island. The plat
forms of both parties declared for a sub
mission Of the veto and the resppor-
tionment to the people, and that fact Is
significant regarding the strength of the
sentiment there for a more democratic
form of government than the rotten
borough" system: but the members of
the legislature. Who OF course, owe their
election to existing conditions and wish
to preserve them. evidently think the
town sentiment is still strong enough in
the State to beat the amendment. They
have bound the two changes in the con-
stitution together. so that the voters viii
not be able to act upon them separately.
apparently feeling that If the veto
amendment were presented by itself It
would be accepted by the public, and
thus a hand IN matters legislative would
be given to the governor, but counting
upon town jealousy and local unwilling
ness to acquiesce in diminished impor-
lance to beat both the reapportionnent
and the veto when presented together.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20
JAPAN AND CHINA.
Latter EndeavOring to Enlist SYM
patty of Western World.

Latter EnaeaNoFAnE TO ERNST SYM
patty of Western World.
From the New York Times
It is to be remarked also that a phase
OF sentiment has sprung up IN China
which Is entirely novel, concerning itself
with the relations of Japan to the West
ern world. An instance of this is a carl
cature from one OF the native Chinese
papers at the time that trouble was
expected between Japan and the United
States, which represented John Bull cut
ting the treaty with Japan in pieces as
Uncle Sam drew his gun on Japan. Even
five years ago such an appeal to pOpu-
lar feeling would have been inconceivable.
There would not have been in the popu-
lar mind any knowledge on which TO
base it. OF course it is impossible to
say what exactly are the purposes of
Japan in Manchuria. But If they should
include the practical effacement Of
Chinese sovereignty, it looks now as IL
they would be resisted with all attainable
vigor by China. and-What is the most
Important element in the situation-that
China would endeavor to enlist the influ-
ence, II not the aid, Of some OF the West
ern powers in support of that resistance.
Direct aid the United States could hard
Is give, but influence II might lend And
the attitude OF Great Britain would be
probably in the long run on the side OF
Chinese integrity. All her interests
would be in that direction. political as
well as commercial
In the light Of these facts we think
it highly unlikely that Japan really en-
tertains, or viii permit herself seriously
to push. plans involving virtually the
sacrifice of Chinese sovereignty. If she
has haG inciinations in this direction, she
win find their indulgence difficult and
dangerous 70 pursue. That reult viii
be fortunate If # turns the energies of
Japan where they are now and for a
long time viii be most needed toward
the economic development Of the re-
sources Of the empire.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20
JUST FROM GEORGIA"
From the Atlanta Constitution
A BLIZZARD UP HIS SLEEVE.

ron the Atlanta Constitution.
/. A BLIZZARD UP HIS SLEEVE.
What oil Aperi meanin'
Wild his make-bclieve7
Bet you half a dollar
Oars a blizzard up his sleeve.
He tells de COZ Win. Hurry"
And start i'm IN a race;
He rumple al de roses
An slap de lily's face.
lie rumble ia de chimbly
Whar de fire bu'nin' low.
An pclt YOU wild a han'ful
What lef FUN winters snow.
I wonders what he meanln'.
W EN- ever do he slam2
De OF Man in de Moon dar
Must er gin i'm half his dram!
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20

hDEEOWtBA money lot DAtttc SEtpHs
From the New York Journal Of Commerce
The rulers of both Germany and the
United States are enc9untering obstacles
in their military and naval policies. Our
own legislature refuses to grant the mon
ey necessary to build the four new for
midable battle ships 50 fervently recon-
mended by President Roosevelt. while the
Fatherland has little money TO spare
for engines Of destruction. The picture
of the Kaiser Wilhelm inviting Great
Britain and France TO lend him the
wherewithal necessary to build battle
ships and equip armies to keep these
countries in check is somewhat ludicrous.
and it is not surprising that the out
side response to the Gernan-Prussia
S2l0. 600. 600 loan has been chilly. The latest
bank returns show that the great Eu-
ropean institutions are being subjected
10 considerable strain, strain that Is
aggravated by Gerpanys military am
billions.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20

These ng1res show that account Of PREPARATION
for war the United States. with an army Of q, 600
men and q navy Of 1900 men is expending this
year only N6, i757u less than England, with an
army Of 800 men and navy Of 1900 men.
That the United States is expending for this plr-
pose only SO Ss4S9 less than Germany. with her
army Of GO 900 and her navy Of g. 900 men.
That the United States is expending for this pur-
pose in excess Of the amount expended By France,
with her army Of 5000 men and her navy Of Is 2s5
men, 2s352
The question naturally occurs. as It did
10 Mr.. Tawney, why is the United States.
a nation enjoying an isolation which
practically renders US immune from for
eign aggression, committed to an ex-
Denditure in preparation for war scarcely
less than that Of nations whose very ex-
istenee in the opinion of their states
men, depends on their instant readiness
10 repel invasion? Mr.. Tawney admits
his inability to give a satisfactory an
swer TO this question We are preparing.
in his belief for wars that VIII never
Gene. If there is any apprehension in
the mind of the Executive that war is
probable within the next decade. the in
formation upon which that Apprehension
IS based, says Mr.. Tawney, has been
carefully withheld from the legislative
branch OF the government To be sure,
Mr.. Hobson may have it, but it has not
been communicated TO the men who hold
the national purse strings. And as the
Treasury is confronted with a deficit of
s60090,000 at the close of the current fiscal
year. these men have felt that the time
was not propitious for charging our
naval programme. Even without the big
navy project. the indications are that the
appropriations for the army and navy
will be much larger than they were last
year.
IF We adopt and continue this ambi-
tious competitive naval policy. how long
viii it be- Mr.. Tawney asks, before
the American people. in order to meet
the Increasing expenditures on account
Of this policy and the maintenance of our
navy, will be compelled to change their
system Of Federal taxation by adding to
the indirect system. which has always
obtained il time Of peace the system of
direct taxatton2'' Perhaps It would not
be wholly misfortune if we were COM
PEELED to resort to direct taxation in or
der TO meet the bills Of miIitarism. For
II the voter were forced TO go down into
his own pocket for an annual eontribu-
ton to the Federal government, probably
he would not shout so loudly for the
biggest navy IN the world
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20
GAME OF PRECEDENCE.
Social Etiquette Becoming Serious
Matter in Washington.

IRON the Boston Traveller.
Precedence with its thousand gradua-
lions IS more discussed in Washington
than In Vienna or Madrid, and IN the
capital Of democracy where such things
are ostensibly decried. snobbishness and
struggle for social place are marked by
the abandonment of ali ideas Of democ-
racy and even decency,
Senators and Representatives laugh at
our Vanity Fair. but the question of
social precedence seems a serious one 70
their wives, many OF whom are obsessed
with the idea that as each one climbs the
social ladder, 1t is her Imperative duty to
put obstacles in the social path Of the
ones just below The game is cruel and
heartless. 1T has nothing IN 1t Of morals
or the brotherhood of man.
The new and strange standards OF royal
etiquette which have been established at
Washington mean strange and unmiIitary
duties for army and navy officers. which
are not only foolish, but abhorrent to old
fashioned democratic ideas.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20
The Burden OF Militarism.

Chairman Tawney. Of the House Ap-
propriations Committee. contributed to
the discussion Of the naval appropriation
bill some impressive figures on our ex-
penditure in preparation for war. We
are expanding during the current fiscal
year over S2o4O00,0oO on account of other
military purposes, a sum that, in pro-
portion TO the size Of our army and
navy, IS more than double the expendi-
ture OF any other country for the same
purposes. If the four battle ships had
been authorized, our naval budget for
next year would have exceeded that OF
any other nation. From Mr.. Tawney's
elaborate comparisons of the annual milf
tary budgets Of five great powers we ex-
tract these significant totals, the last
column in the tables being the percentage
which military expenditure bears toward
the entire national revenue:
Expended for army and navy, IN preparation for
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20

Now 1t appears that the peach crop will
be so large the fruit viii be unusually
small We imagined we should hear
something Of the kind somewhere along
the line. OF course, 1t will be necessary
to advance the price Of first quality
fruit on account Of the unfortunate con-
iition stated.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20
THE GYPSY.

Oh. she was most precious. as the Winds self was
fair
What did give her when had her on my kneeY
Red kisss for her coral lips and a red cmb for her
hair.
She took my gifts, she took my heart. and fed
away from me.
Oh. but she was faneful She found savage mate;
he scoFned her he spurned her, he drove her from
his door.
She euddled in his ingle-nook and laughed at all
his hate,
She toos bis curses took his blows. ana never left
him mere.
-Helsn Hag Whitnsg. In the Metropolitan.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20
The old Men of the River.

Here's a piece In the paper bout
h. hts. Molly. said the Billvnle citi-
zen. AN that puts me IN mind: No
longer than yistiddy. whilst I wuz a-fsh-
in peaceful. at the river two Of men
with four heads eaeh-an' horns on ever
head-riz up before me- like they'd riz
out o nothin', an straddIed the fishin'
pole, splashin in the water with their
feet, much 10 my amazementi But all OF
a sudden four gray owls fiewed out o.
the river swamp an perched on their
shoulders, an hollered, 'Who-who-air-
you-oog But I didn't make 'em any
answer. but slowly wound up my fshin'
tackle an come on home. didn't tell
you bout it at the time. kaze I knowed
you wouldn't believe #. but it's as true
as gospel. an I'm almost afeared to go
fishin' ag'in to-day!'
''You needn't be-" said the old lady.
''Why not?"
"Kaze I've done broke the two gallon
jugs an they amt a drap you kin take
with you. an the express man has just
sent word that the last jug that come
to you got thar broker
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20
No Changes,

why don't you work up some improve
ments in this Department. demanded
the proprietor.
Wei, sir, the work has always been
done this way. Could have an Increase
of salary?"
Guess not. This Job has always drawn
50 a week.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20

Il was in love with my teacher at
nine, and with circus rider at ten.'' con-
fessed the young man,
And I with a bald-headed tenor at
twelve admitted the maid.
Thus they began their engagement with
no secrets untold
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20

New England giant.
The doctor was born
in the Smoky City
forty-hve years ago.
and was educated IN
the public schools Of
that city. Jefferson
Medical College. Of
Philadelphia, claims
him as one If It's
distinguished ,1umni.
he having graduated
from that institution
IN 1884. AS soon as
Mr.. Barchfeld reach
cd twenty-one years
Of age he entered
politics, his first
elective Office being
that of school d.
rector. From that
he advanced TO a
member Of the COM
mon council of Pitts
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20

Gov. Hughes says the United States is
filed with men you cannot buy II Is
hardly probable he entertains such an
exalted opinion Of the New York senate.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20

From the Chicago News
Any banker who has not yet taken a
fall oct Of the Aldrieh bill must have
had pressing business TO occupy his at
tention
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20
Only a slight REDUCTION.

From the St. Louis Globe Democrat
It is stated that the April dividends to
be paid by railroad, Industrial. and trae-
ton corporations will be $40. 900, COM
pared with $1s4.OO0.OO0 a year ago. The
recent furry falls long way short of
an old-fashioned panic
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20
Crowlinw About the Weather.

From The Philadelphia Ledger
Considering that Congress has just made
the largest appropriation ever given TO
the Weather Bureau we suggest that
we ara not at al. satisfied with winter
lingering u the lap OF spring.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20

the money. There is every reason why
such tour should not be undertaken.
Let the diva alone In her home life; her
days before the footlights are no more.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20

From the Boston Herald
Private interest Is constantly challeng-
Ing the public service. Proper preserva-
ton of the forests and the development
Of the waterways is likely TO interfere
with private privileges which have been
abuses of public rights. But the public
begins to show discrimination. Private
rights are guaranteed protection in the
courts OF the land. and cannot be dis
turbed by the lawmakers. Private privl-
leges, however, must give way to the
rights Of the people.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20

Nevertheless and notwithstanding, It is
probable Judge Alton B. Parker will be
less at home at the Denver convention
than Mr., Bryan was at the last ST.
Louis convention.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20
The Encfs.

He aIludes to himself constantly as a
self-made man."
Yes: once when he was about sixteen,
he sold papers for two days"
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20
Hint TO Brides.

A jug Of Wine, a Loaf Of Bread,
Are only good before you wed.
Poetic grub
Suits not a hub,
He must on porterhouse be fed.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20

The Richmond News Leader says peo-
pie seem not to be given so much to
thinking IN curves" as formerly. Per
haps this is a result Of the great pro-
hibition wave now sweeping the country.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20

membered however, that the wori1 woIss1
never have heard Of some on the list had
it not been for the newspaper men.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20

"A Philadelphia man dropped dead
when accused OF embezzlement," says
the Birmingham Age-Herald. And yet,
the aeeuser was probably trying to break
Il 20 him gently. He might have called
it plain, ordinary stealing.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20

II is not 1t all probable tTat Gov.
John Johnson says one half the foolish
things the newspapers say he says.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20

''The ancients sought the Golden Fleece:
we moderns seek something golden to
fleece" remarks the Columbia State.
That is, the more "brassy" Of we mod
ems do.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

Andrew jackson Barchfeld. q the
.Thirty-second district of Pennsylvania, Is
q medicine man of large proportions. He
is a close second TO Cy sulloway. the
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20
AuTTLE NONSENSE.
NEW aioTHER eoosE.

NEW MOTHER GOOSE.
Jack Spratt
Could fry no fat,
Which they we're quick to note.
And therefore when
He ran again
He didn't poll a vote.
Tom, Tom, the magnate's son.
Stole pig but didn't run.
His legal talent took the tack:
Tom was a kleptomaniac.
Young Mrs. Hubbard
Plaihtively blubbered.
Her hat is a beautiful thing.
She had a gown made.
And now she's afraid
We aren't going 10 have any spring.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20

Mr.. Rockefeller might not be so sure
that Georgians 'act just like rational
human beings" if he would run down
now and spend a few days watching the
Joebrownites and the Hokesmithltes
whooping things up.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20
In Perfect Peace.

Feelin' so contented-
Far away from strife,
Never want an echo
To break the peace OF life,
Startles me, I tell you,
Even when blossoms fall.
Wealth may make a worl move,
But peace is all-in-all.
Give me that-Im happy;
Worr don't care er me
4 leaf here. on Lies river,
Driftin' slow to seal
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20
Not at AlI.

Ffum the Chicago News
AS It worries the Herman Emperor to
live on S. s30. 600 year. It IL evident that
the discussion about getting married On
Sc week would not interest hEa.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20

A Southern contemporary has a news
Item headed. Tho last negro lynched in
Alabama" Good. Let Alabama stand
pat on that!
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20

Cheer up. boys; the sweet cider sea-
son is almost here" admonishes the
Danville Register. But won't It be much
easier TO cheer up after II gets here?
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20

The noise mouse makes is a regu-
lar hullabsloo compared with the noise
the Big Stick makes these days.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20
Inexperienced.
announced

u want a few potatoes" announced
Mrs. Nuued
what kind, mum?''
Il really do not know. Have you some
Merry Widow potatoes?"
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20

Shamrock " is ready for launching.
Just now, however, this country Is so
busy launching Presidential booms that
1t hardly has time 10 notice anything
else
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20
Trnnts for ave sensons.

From the Baltimore sun.
Just as the season comes when we can
laugh st the coal trust up jumps the
h!deous beef trust.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20

We are glad Mr.. Morley decided TO
tack that title to his good old name.
rather than hide himself behind some
thing like We're de We're or Montmorency.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20

Some of the department stores are In
stalling vaudeville.
Great chance to work OF remnant
jokes"
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20

Engineers report that the Brooklyn
bridge has greatly improved with age.
Possibly the gentle art Of graft was
not so well developed at the time that
bridge was constructed as Il Is now.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20

There are more handsome and talented
D. A. r. s In wonderful Washington to-
day than ali the red-headed widows
ever dreamed Of IN Hoilerlng Houston 3
philosophy
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20

Some poets are born great, some achieve
greatness, and some have their effusions
quoted IN the Congressional Record.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20

Doubtless the next time the President
wants four battle ships from Congress,
he viii ask for eight
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20

The Hobson Presidential boom is
almost as serious an affair as the Hob
son war scare.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20

I'VE want eggs, and we want them
bad advertises a Kansas merchant,
according TO the Omaha Bee No
trouble to get them: buy the cold stor-
age variety.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20

The Knoxville Sentinel fears the ma
tional Constitution may be violently put
70 death. This is hardly probable; there
Is such variety of opinion as to which,
what, and where Is the Constitution.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20

It is pointed out that among Senator
La Follette's 100 malefactors of great
wealth who control the country not one
newspaper man appears II must be re-
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20
Thia InrnrIous &c.

Il thought it would be a good idea to
have a telephone constantly at my ell
bow"
''WelI2"
The Washington herald., 1908-04-20

But the telephone isn't constantly at
my elbow. It remains stationary in one
ROOM