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New-York tribune., 1908-10-31
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others.
There is little question that despite raciai arc
even linguistic conditions the Latin countries
of Furope have far greater affinity for Great
Rritain than for Germany. The partnership pi
Italy with Austria Hungary in the triple Az
lance has always seemed monument OF art'.
fcial incongruity, and nothing is more natur"
than that the peninsular kingdom should Sepa
rate herself from IL In favor OF increased ~
tachment to her old and natural allies AS io'
Great Britain, once declared by Bismarck !"
no no longer n factor in the AFFAIRS OF Con
tinental Europe, it has since the beginning oi
the present century become evident that hF'
right. her power and her interest all dictate he'
reentrv into those affairs with II force Mhl'''
If not paramount, is at least unsurpassed -
was always anomalous and il was Que ot ih'
fatal weaknesses of Cobdenlsm that nation
which aimed at and which by far most heary
attained universal commerce should either
actively or passively account itself none"tuS
in dinIomatic affairs In abandoning that i'ohcS
and restoring the United Kingdom to com
manding place in the councils of the nations
the reign Of Edward VII has already marked
an epoch In the history of the British Empire
and of the world.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-31
DIsREGARDTNG BLOCK SIGNALS.

An inquiry of much Importance to the travel
ling public. has been in progress during the last
year and a report on the subject was made
few days ago to the Railway Signal Associa-
ton. The investigation related to the utility of
devices designed TO lessen the chance that one
train will past a signal which indicates that
section of track is occupied by another. Two
classes of apparatus were examined by a com
mittee of which Mr.. ". Ii. Elliott of the New
York Central is chairman. One includes mech
ansm of various kinds which gives warning
inside the cab OF the engine. The other EN-
braces appliances for shutting off the power
and applying the brakes TO Il train.
1t appears that the cab signal system mas been
tried in England, and continues in use on two
or three lines there but 1t is believed that
certainty Of action would be prevented by ice
and snow, the plan does not to be per
fecty suited TO the conditions existing in the
United States in winter The same objection Is
offered by the committee 10 the automatic stop.
Under cover as in the New York subway, the
tripping device is thoroughly protected from the
weather, and # is pointed out that on the ele
waited roads in New York Boston and Chicago
there is less trouble from fee and snow than
must be looked for on American trunk lines.
Though the committee Is not wholly salts
fed with any of the inventions referred to It
Tor examination. it recommends that manu-
facturers of the apparatus which is supposed to
enhance the safety Of travel give exhibitions OF
it's operations under the authority of the Inter
state Commerce Commission.
Several eatures of this investga uon deserve
notice and commendauon. 1t undertaken
by All organization closely identified with the
task of averting accidents. On those roads
which have the most progressive management IN
the United States and Europe the block signal
is the chief reliance. Hence, devices intended Ia
control the movements OF trains should he re
garded as adjuncts TO, not substitutes for the
block signal The committee of the Railway
Signal Association which has been studying the
subject serves the interests of the traveller by
manifesting caution so long il has occa sion
New-York tribune., 1908-10-31
THE BOARDS RESPONSIBILITY.

The Mayor and the members of the Board or
Estimate and Apportionment deny In somewhat
heated language Governor Hughess charge that
they are responsible for the failure of this city
to get new subways. If they are not responsible
no one is. The Public Service Commission has
power only to prepare plans for subWays lt
can go no further without authorization of the
routes by the Board of Estimate and AppoT-
tionment With that sanction it may let con
tracts for construction, but no work can be done
unless the Board of Estimate and Apportonment
votes the necessary funds. The reason why no
subways are being built is that the board has
refused to provide the money for their construc-
tion. If the Public Service Commission had
failed TO draw up plans and lay out routes al
though the city stood ready TO provide the
money, no one would hesitate to put the blame
for the failure to build subways on the commits
sion Now that it has done all that lies in its
power and the sole reason why no subWays are
under construction is the neglect OF the Board
of Estimate to set aside money for this purpose,
clearly the blame falls upon the city administra-
tiOn.
The excuse of Controller Metz, that it is not
the extravaganza Of this administration but the
extravaganza of its predecessors which pre-
vented subway building looks like an after
thought Less than two years ago Mr.. Metz
and several other members of the Board OF EST
mate were assuring the residents of Brooklyn
that the board not only had the money for the
Fourth avenue to Coney Island subway, but
that the money was ''set aside" and could not
be expended for any other purpose. If the ex-
travagance of previous administrations had left
the present administration without resources
that assurance was false when it made. If
it was true when II was made then the present
excuse offered by Mr., Metz is false If the pres
pI1t admin fiOn had DlentV of money in sight
"A little more than year ago to build the Brook
Iyn subway and hasn't 1t now, that situation
is not due 10 the extravaganza of previous ad
mniStratiOnS
New-York tribune., 1908-10-31
THE WOODCHUCK ISSUE.

Mr. ChanIer found another Issue on 1hurs
day. Up In the northern part or the stale
where wild game exists, there are NUMBER OF
voters who are aggrieved because OF the huht-
ers' license law signed by Governor Hughes.
Mr.. Chanler, Of course, Immediately identihed
himself with their grievance. He always does
That is the lofty motive of his candidacy. Ihe
farmers boy" he shouted, cannot go out ana
Dshoot. woodchuck without paying 81 for
license"
Mr. Chanler thought we'll of his hearers. HIS
commitment to them was almost as felicitous as
was his earlier compliment TO the East Side IN
this city. which, he said, he knew we'll through
his practice of law in the criminal courts! HIS
speech implied that he felt his hearers cared more
for a dollar than they did for good, clean gov
ernment, or for the principles of their party, or
for the great issues which Governor Hughes
presents.
But that implication was of piece with Mr.
ChanIer's whole candidacy. Every appeal that
the Democratic candidate makes is based on the
belief that the voters care more for some little
thing directly affecting their personal interests
than they do for the common welfare of the
whole state He had never before his wood
chuck speech set an estimate IN money on the
claims of good citizenship upon the voter but
now he has let the state know that in his 0pln-
ion 81 measures the average mans capacity for
dsinterested citizenship.
Mr. ChanIer's candidacy is one of the meanest
on record. Not a principle is involved in 1t.
Not an appeal is made to one of the higher or
more generous human instincts, but all are ad-
dressed to the pettiest and most selfish feelings
The favor of every one who prefers some small,
selfish consideration to the good Of the whole
state is eagerly solicited. Every one who thinks
more of q dollar than of principle or Of good
government or Of the difference between Mr..
Hughes and his adversary is asked to vote Tor
Mr.. Chanler. and doubtless all such will.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-31
NEW YORK SOCIETY.

Miss Juette Emily Hubbell, whose marriage TO
Mason Tyler Adams viii take place this afternoon
in the Brick Presbyterian Church, gave a luncheon
yesterday at the home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Charles BuikIey Hubbell. No. 81 East 49th street
Her guests included her sisters, Miss Margaret L.
and Miss Ruth r. Hubbell, who to be her
bridesmaids; Mrs l.. Cass Ledyard, Mrs James
Greenway, Mrs. Edward e. Williams, of Boston;
Mrs William Barbour, Of Detroit Mrs James Rus
sell, of Boston; Mrs. William G. Low of Brooklyn;
Miss Olive Schey. Mrs. Franklin Mills and Mrs
Ransom Hooker. In the evening her hance gave
his farewell bachelor dinner the University Club
his guests comprising William z. S. GgiswoId, who
IS 10 be his best man; Charles G. Bartlett. jr,
Prescott and Lawrence Slade, Franklin II. Mills
Frederick II. Brooks. Charles II. WeIles r.. James
NJ Masee, Of Pfttsburg. Bnd James B. Neale OF
Mnersville. Penn, who to be his ushers and
Hvander Schley. The hou- set for the wedding is
$780, and owing to the parade carriages will not be
permitted to CrCss Fifth avenue. and the guests
have been requested to approach the church from
Sixth avenue going I'm 42d street afterward to
the reception given by the parents Of bride at
their house, in East 49th street.
The Austrian Ambassador and Baroness Won
New-York tribune., 1908-10-31
4nusements.

ACADEMY OF MUSIC -2-s;ib-The Ola h0mes'eae'
AIsuANBRA-2-s-Nsud
ASToR-2.l5-s:I5-The Nan from HOME
IAsCO-z: :lS-S -9s}-The Devil -,,,
-2:I5-S.I5-A Gentleman from AlssiSsffA-
a S-Na1deVille.
PROaTWAY-a:l6-s:f :fe-The Colleen 3utterh!
,-ARNF,GIE FIATT.-2:I5-Fiano Recital
4 -2-I5-SI5-MaTcesle
CIRCLE -2:ib-s.la-Tfe Nan Who Stood stii-
Vaudeville
~
naIY-S-2 lb-S:ik-My yself-Betttna
rsTsFsN NFTSEE-The World in Wax
fNFPIRE-o.20 5O-lsck Straw.
sssTF.TT-2.Hh-S.I5-Th Travelling salesman
GARDEN THEATRE-2.I5- -S-l5-The Devil ~,
SARRICA-2:I5-S .2o-Tne Moiiusc, preceoeo FH MS
PeckhSrn's Csr1use
GERMAN TEEATRB-2:15-S-l5-l4 l4cssTefhepeF-
5saNRfKRSTEIN-S -2-i5-s:l5- audeNllle
STIsR AID SCIARE-2:t5-S-lsr-th Twins
sporting Days-Battle in the SKIES
oT Braland.
1rDs0N-o:Ia-s.I5- Pierre Of the Plains ..,
NICKFRBlCk .I5-S .10-The Girls OF oot'ehDe's
rTFFRTY- -Nilonre-
sYCFI-Af-2 2:15-S :16-i-ove Watches
--2-1s-S.1b-Ne- Mischief
MAJESTIC I5-s:l5-The Great Question
%r-TV ANSTERDAAI-2-I5-s- -15-little Keno
-SS-n- YlSFsK-2:I5-s .29-The American Idea
SkVOy-2- -2l-s :23-Tae Servant in the House
sTI-Y <F-S NTH .3o-The Fighting HOPE
zEFSssF-P-S- :e3-s :20-Psid IN Full
rrFsT END -2:Ig-S:15-The Gay White way
New-York tribune., 1908-10-31
PRESIDENT HADLEY ON NEWSPAPERS.
The Need of Reform in the Attitude Of Read
ers Toward Printed Statements.

Boston Oct. SIT can be shown that 8ur Choies
Of newspapers and our way of reading them have
an important bearing the government OF the
country and that must take this into account
in order 10 do our full duty American citizens
says President Arthur Twining HadIey OF Yale
University I'm an article The Public Duty Of
Newspapers Readers" written for the current num-
Der of THE Youths Companion" Among the
many reforms which needed in American poll
ties continues President HadIey, "a reform IN
the spirit in which we read our newspap pers is one
of the most important Our statute books are full
of instances of laws which evaded or nuIIiaed
because they have not the public sentiment OF the
people behind them. The newspapers are the chief
agents in forming public opinion This used 10 bs
done by courts Of law and by political assem-
bIes but the modern newspaper has supplanted
both as a forum OF public discussion and as a
means of public education.
IF We want responsible government We must
have responsible newspapers If We are to have
responsible newspapers. the reform must begin
with the readers themselves The newspaper read
must get into the habit OF seeing whether the
statements of fact lii his paper are supported BY
evidence or not.
II every boy can understand that il is pO.i-.-
cal duty to give To the public business of the
try the same kind of treatment that a successful
man gives TO his private business and to adapt
his conduct TO the facts. instead of trying adapt
the facts to his conduct, our public business vii
quickly be brought up TO the level Of cur
best private business And there is way IN which
this can be done surely by beginning ths
bottom and reading newspapers in that spirit
New-York tribune., 1908-10-31
IN WASHINGTON SOCIETY.
IFrom The Tribune Bureau. ]


Washington Oct. 3O.-The Assistant Secretary OF
the Treasury and Mrs Beekman Winthrop left
Washington this afternoon for New York, where
they will remain until the afternoon OF November
returning to Washington in time to receive the
election returns.
Mrs. Robert Bacon has gone to New York for a
visit Of several days Miss Martha Bacon. daugh-
ter of the Assistant Secretary Of State, will return
to town with her mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Cleveland Perkins will re-
turn to town tomorrow from Wiliamstown. Mass.
where they have a summer home. Their daughter,
Mrs. Albert Carroll, Of Baltimore, will accompany
them here
Mrs Huntington Wilson wife Of the Third AS
sstant Secretary of State, who spent the summer
abroad, will return to this country on November 10
and directly to Washington
Mrs. Wotherspoon has Joined her husband. Briga-
dier General WotherspOOn. of the War College, at
the Dupont, where they Will spend the winter.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-31

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: II has been said that Charles Evans Hughes
Governor OF the State of New York is bigot
narrow minded. and against personal liberty Gov
ernor Hughes IS an American Weshman, OF pure
Welsh parentage. The fact that he is a Welshman
Is conclusive proof that he is not bgot. narrow
minded or against personal liberty. He comes from
the same stock that save Roger Williams, the
champion of personal liberty In religion and
Thomas jefferson Go where you will, you will
always find the Welsh working for and advocating
personal liberty from time immemorlal Governor
Hughes believes in the emblem OF Wales-the Red
Dragon. Under the Red Dragon was fought the
great historic battle of BOsworth Field and won Yer
the hero Of the day, Henry Tudor a wslshman
The motto OF tho Welsh Dragon is The Red
Dragon all In motion" And IL anybody ever
did set the people In motion IL is Governor Hughes
and think the result of this election will show
that the Governor will run ahead OF his ticket. lie
has many friends on all tickets. who will stick TO
him, aud who Will be glad TO vote for a man that
IS honest, fearless and believer In administering
the laws they are on the statute books
HENRY BLACKWELL
New York, Oct Is. 1905
New-York tribune., 1908-10-31
4E4NST THE LAW

The remark already made is worthy Of repe-
tition and careful consideration that the Demo
cratic campaign this year, as if has more than
once been before. is practically directed against
the law or against the courts, or both. The
Bryanesque attack upon the e.cOurts may be more
yelled and insidious, but II is no less real than
Ii was in 1896. when its grOssness startled and
shocked the nation. In this state the source and
motive Of the enmity TO Mr.. Hughes are found
in his fearless enforcement Of the law and his
inSistence upon the enactment and execution Of
laws contemplated by the Constitution and cal
culated to give that instrument effective and
vital force.
OF course. the clamorOus profession of those
who wage such campaign is that they stand
on the Constitution" They are like the trad-
tionai fellow who wanted his preacher to
preach religion and not go dragging in a lot Of
stuff about intemperance and Sabbath breaking
and swearing and all that, but just stick straight
ito religion - They want the Constitution
maintained and wOrshpped as fetch without
any tomfoolery of laws against gambling or for
putting into effect other annoying requirements
Of the Constitution. No laws no courts, no any
thing but just the Constitution
The experience of this country with the
courts has been such that the people are In
cined 10 trust them, without seeking TO manipu-
late them by political means or for political or
partisan or class ends. and the common sense
and justice of The people teach them that the
highest respect which can he paid to the Con
stituon of state OF nation Is implied in enacting
laws under it 10 give all its provisions and re
qurementS their due force, 1t Is losing pol
icy in this land to wage a campaign against the
New-York tribune., 1908-10-31

TBv Telegraph The Tribune
Tuxedo Park y Y Oct 30--The annual Hal
loWsen ball. one OF the largest social affairs q the
year AT the colony here, took place tonight a.
the Tuxedo Club Although the weather was cold
and rainy 1t did not interfere with the arrivals All
the trains to-day brought large NUMBERS. ana
steady stream Of automobiles poured INTO ne PARK
all the afternoon. feature OF to-nghts dance
VAS the number OF debutantes who were Informally
introduced and a dinner was given each debUtants
before the ball either the clubhouse or az one OF
the cottages AS usual the majority or Dig dinners
we're given AZ the Tuxedo Club
Mr. and Mrs. c. B.eAlexander gave a dinner az
the cottage for Miss Ethel Roosevelt daughter %
President Roosevelt who IS one = this seasons
debutantes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Tuckerman entertained
large party at dinner meet Miss Dorothy Tuck
erman. II was served on horseshoe table. deco
rated with red apples.
Other dinners for debutantes were given b Mrs.
Henry I. Burnett for Miss Dorothy Wilde: T. SUI
fern Taller, for Miss Marjorie Could. Mr. and Mrs
James Brown, Miss Angelica Brown; Mrs
Henry p LOOMS for Miss julia LOonis; Mr. and
Mrs GrenviIle Kane, for Miss AnzoneIla Kane:
Mr. and Mrs. Charles 3. Alexander, for Miss
Janetta Alexander, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry c.
Emmett for Miss Emmett
Other dinners were given tonight by Mr. ard
Mrs W NJ V Hoffman. Mr.. and Mrs George
wallace Forsythe, Mr. and Mrs Louis J. Poolsr.
MI and Mrs. Ernest Wiltsee. Mr. and Mrs n H.
Rogers jr. Mr.. and Mrs. 3 Reading Bertrom.
Mr. and Mrs F. Abbott ingalls, and Mr. and Mrs
H A Alexander. Previous to the dancing dinner
parties were given BY these COtagers- Mr. and Mrs
Edison Bradley, Charles E Sampson, Mr. and Mrs.
C. G. Mason, and Mr.. and Mrs. Walter s CiuTnee-
The circular ballroom adjoining the clubhouse
was decorated with autumn foliage and cnrysaH-
themuns; the cotillen. which was started az II
o'clock. led by Joseph E Stevens. and the
favors which consisted r Halloween articles.
were given out BY Mrs Charles Z. Alexander. Mrs.
Henry 5. Raymond and others
New-York tribune., 1908-10-31
THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS.

IFrem The Tribune BuTeau-I
Washington, Oct 3O.-Ldeutenant Colonel r. X
James British military attache and the Hon Mrs
Jsmes who occupied the Damrosch cottage at seal
Harbor Mount Desert, last summer. returned 70
Washington to-day, accompanied by their servants
and the children of The family.
Mr. Young British second secretary. also re-
turned to Washington to-day, Joining his family at
their Florida avenue house.
Mitchell Innis, apponted British counsellor, 70
succeed Esme Howard will arrive IN this country
November II. Mr.. Innis is a bachelor, and before
receiving his present appointment Financial
Under Secretary in Egypt.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-31
so RUNS THE WORLD AWAY.
From The Brooklyn Eagle.

Twelve years ago Mr. Bryan had a paramount
issue upon which he said he confidently expected
TO carry every state in the Union. He was
ninety-hve votes short in the Electoral College
Eight years ago the paramount issue had
changed and he not optimistic as 10 re
sults-he did not include all the states i'm his
favorable calculations, but he was sure of win
ming. He 1917 votes short in the Electoral
College.
This year Mr. Bryan is confident of an afsrrna-
tive to the question Shall the peoDIe
ruler The inference Is that they viii as Il were
abdicate II they fail to elect him. His confidence
in the outcome viii persist until the returns begin
to come in 1t always does
After that, explanations. Then will come the
discovery that the winners bought the election
This will apply to every state, PennsvI-
yania: il wifi account for every reverse where
triumph predicted. So runs the world away
New-York tribune., 1908-10-31
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
from The Tribune suresu-I

IFrom Tribune Buresu-I -.
washington Oct. So.-Johnkeer 1oh Ho -
Netherlands Minister called the President anu
,.raa,oed Dr III Rayinck OF Amsterdam, mem
her of the Holland committee cooperating IN 'no
IIudson-Fuiton celebration, The President saiu ~
was deeply interested in the celebration ana gra'i
fed to learn that Hoanders were 10 take "'''
part -
Secretary Wright conferred with the President on
department affairs.
Edward L. Hearn OF New York, Vfce-presldeht
of the Casualty Company Of America, called on the
President with Father Ketcham, OF this CITY C'i,
visitors were Assistant Secretary NewDerry OF the
Navy and Solicitor General Hoyt Of the Depart
ment Of Justice.
President Roosevelt and Ambassador Jusserahu
Of France played tennis singles this afternoon
New-York tribune., 1908-10-31
A PRINCESS WHO CAN wREsrLg
From Tit-Bits.


The Crown Princess of Montenegro is the cham
pon royal lady wrestler Of all Europe. Refora her
marriage 10 the future ruler OF the little pr!nrt-
pality the Princess Dnnile the Duches, Jttta f
Mecklenburs, Germany. She Is a brilliant pianist
expert needlewoman and a caTicaturlst or No
little skill but her most fayorte activity seems 10
be the masculine sport OF wrestling She has sne-
etally studied the Japanese art OF tiu tsu and has
thoroughly mastered II that she Is almost in
variabS successful in the bouts In which she en-
New-York tribune., 1908-10-31

to doubt the suitability of the apparatus II mas
considered Mechanism which VIII WORK wen
nine times out of ten and fail the tenth uihe
NAV be worse than nothing at all Inc 'lei
lance of the engineer is better salesua,u
Moreover. the way is left open for those who
differ from the committee to prove their case
New-York tribune., 1908-10-31

Another battle with the Yaquis! And only
few months ago we were assured that those
truculent aborigines had abandoned tribal re-
lations abjured the warpath and turned their
ways toward peace. We have notion that we
shall hear the last of the Yaqui wars when we
hear the last of the Dutch war in Acheen, and
probably not before.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-31

This newspaper is oprned aud published ov
g9he FTibuae Association, a Aet1 York corpora
fteH- Office and principal place of business
Tribune Building. No. I5f Nassau street. Neto
nork: OGDEN Wils. president; James II. Barrett
secrefary aud treasurer The address Of the
officers is fhe office Of thiS netcspaper.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-31


C;ratz OF the Austrian Embassy. have arrived IN
town from I.enox en- route for Washington and are
staying the ST. Regis
Mrs Elisha Dyer having rented her house IN
West Goth street for the will spend the
winter abroad with ner daughter. Miss Laura Swan
Mr. and Mrs william s Fanshave viii give
hunt breakfast to-day Silver Brook Farm. their
place at Shrewsbury. n. J.. in connection with tSs
meet Of the Monmouth County Hounds.
NJ and Mrs J. Francis A Clark. who have been
stavfng with John BizeiOw and Miss Grace BigsiOw
- IIfgbIsnd Falls since their return from Europe
have opened their IN East Ssth street for the
winter Mrs Clark will have her sister. Miss Edith
Bgelow. with her throughout the season.
Miss Della Gurnee Is booked 70 sail from Europe
for New York November q
Miss Emily sloane and Miss Eleanor Greene have
arrived at Tuxedo from Virginia Hot sprngs
Mr.. and Mrs J. woodward Haven will return 70
town to-day from Lenox.
Mrs Charles NJ OeIriehs and Miss Blanche Del
richs have arrived In town from NeTport for tns
season.
Mrs Cameron McR winsiov Will return 10 town
on Monday from Newport for the season
r.adv Auckland. wife Of Lord Auckland. has
rived in town from Newport and IS staying at ths
Gotham Lady Auckland purposes to enter her
vounaer SON the Hon. Frederick Eden. now four
teen years old, az an American school
6r and Mrs J. Searle Barclay. who have oeen
at Atlantic city return to town to-day.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-31

Tho New York World is oyerfearful that the
Democratic party will die if Mr. Bryan Is
beaten Don't worry neighboT. Mr. Bryan WIN
not let the Democratic party die SO long as ne
needs IL as an angel TO back his duadrehhiai
appearances as a candidate for the Presidency