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Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04
BELIEVES SCHEME FOR
IMPROVING RIVER PRACTICABLE

LOS ANGELES. May 3.--[Editor
Herald: Having written you a letter
referring to the suggestion of Jonathan
Kidder relating to public bath houses
in the Los Angeles river Thursday,
may 1 be pardoned for writing again
today in reference to the suggestion
of Jesse Seabrooke, who writes so hu-
morously in The Herald Friday about
setting aside a stretch Of the river bed
for boating and canoeing? This could
be done for the whole length of the
river bed within the city by construct
ing a concrete fiume, say thirty-tve
feet wide and five or six feet deep, or
only three feet deep, in the diver bed
before or after the proposed SUPER
structure for railroad purposes is built.
In this channel rowboats, canoes and
even motor boats could ply. Cons1d-
erable shade would be afforded by
the superstructure some fifteen feet
above in hot weather. A lake OF sew
eral hundred acres might be secured by
condemning enough land along the
river north of the city and south of
Burbank and west of the S. p. rail-
road and the road to San Fernando,
and building an earth dam secured
from dredging the ground and con-
crete gate built to regulate the fiow OF
water. The mayor and park commits
sioners might look into the feasibility
of this suggestion next Saturday while
viewing the new work in Elysian park.
The lake would border on 1t and on
Griffith park and would be much
prettier view to the tourists from the
north coming into the city on the
morning train than the present swamp
which they now see. l think lake
there would prove a splendid addition
to our large parks. The lake would
afford fine fishing after being stocked.
II the lovers of art, parks and sports IN
Los Angeles care enough about hav-
ing the above suggestions put into ma
terial form all they have to do is to
impress their views upon the park
commissioners and the city council by
petition or otherwise and they will
likely make provision for the execution
of the idea. Another lake might be
formed somewhere up the Arroyo Seco
and fiume of concrete built there
also to connect with the one in the
river bed. These improvements will
cost money, but probably less than
they will increase the value Of adj
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04
SOCIAL CONDITIONS

N order to hold correct views on the
issues which will be presented to
- him during the coming campaign
and to vote intelligently and patriot
ically the citizen should use every legit-
innate means of becoming we'll informed
on subjects which will be handled by
orators and editorial writer's. Espe-
cially should the voter inform himself
about social conditions, because IL he
finds that people were starved to death
during the alleged reign OF prosperity
he is entitled to think that prosperity
claimants are insincere, ill informed OF
are mere superficial thinkers deluded
by the error that millionairism is a sign
of national prosperity. Millionairism
in nation is as bad sign as high
fever in an individual. 1t shows there
is something wrong with the system.
If the discerning investigator shoul
find millionairism has not been at
tended by any other alarming symp-
toms he might conclude that change
of doctors is inadvisable. But If he
should find that the heart of the patient
is in danger surely 1t is time to call In
an expert and try a new treatment.
When the education Of nations chill
dren is interfered with it's heart is at
tackled. When a nation begins to lose
prestige and place among educated peo-
pies it's condition is alarming and reme-
dies must be applied. Statesmen should
be elected to Office who will not sacri-
fee American education to American
imperialism; who will realize there is
no surer way to cultivate little Ameri-
canism" than to neglect the education
of Ameican children and at the same
time affect their physical condition by
substituting premature toll for educa-
ton; child slavery for child training.
A report prepared by order of the
present Republican government shows
the nation has been dragged down from
its proud prominence Of intellectually
and scholarship by the sordid Republi-
can mammonolators, and now holds
only fifth place in the ranks Of educated
nations, with its percentage Of illiteracy
increasing SO steadily as a result of
tHe perIluy Oh ItSpuDllCdH uOildT -uullere
that by election time 1t may have sunk
to sixth place. At present it is tied
with Spain. America and Spain are
next to Russia, which is the least edu-
Gated country in civilization. How do
you like that statement? Perhaps you
do not believe 1t. We wish we did not.
Where ignorance is bliss 'twere folly to
be wise. But in such a case as this
would ignorance be bliss? Indeed no.
and 'twere folly to remain in ignorance.
Therefore we advise you to write to
Washington for copies of the govern
ment's report on the elimination of
children from public schools. 1t is this
report, as well as his personal ex-
periences, which caused a Polish pro-
fessor who came to the United States
to learn something about our educa-
tional methods and achievements to
turn his journey of investigation into a
missionary trip. Now he is telling us
how far behind his countrymen we are
in education and other things that are
worth while, and he is going home to
Poland to inform the public of that in
tellectual nation that for mess OF
pottage we have sold our birthright,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04
BRITAIN'S ALLY CONDUCTS
RAILWAYS IN A MANNER
IRRITATING TO ENGLAND

But this competition is all fair
enough, the reader will say. Why has
Japan not the right to go after all the
trade it can get? Certainly 1t has the
right, but II lacks the money to back
all this enterprise. The funds neces-
sary to carry on this lively trade war
came from Japanese loans which were
foated in London. How long will Eng
land continue to arm its commercial
enemy?
Formerly the British controlled the
cotton goods trade In Central and
Southern China, while the Americans
supplied the northern part of the coun-
try. The English had almost monop-
oily of the cotton yarn trade for all OF
China. Now the Japanese are cutting
into the cotton trade and causing
equally as much havoc as in the sugar
business. Japanese ships are hauling
the raw cotton from India and America
to mills in Japan, and the finished
product is going to the market In Jap
anese bottoms and over the South
Manchurian railway. AS in the case
OF sugar. the Japanese are beating the
British cotton traders, using capital
derived in large part from loans float
ed in England. II the British money
lenders are willing to continue supply
ing Japan with funds for this purpose,
1t does not concern anyone else, but
the onlooker is wondering how long 1t
will be before England will awake to
a full realization of the situation and
balk on it's costly bargain with the
Japanese.
The manner in which the Japanese
are conducting railway affairs in South
Manchuria is another cause of irrita-
ton to the British, causing them to
look upon the alliance with anything
but favor. Millions of dollars have
been borrowed in London and spent in
Germany and the United States for
railway equipment and machinery.
While neither the Germans nor the
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04


pany, held their annual meeting ana
when their report was published 1t
was found to contain most hostile
reference to British shipping interests,
the threat being made openly to run
the English marine out or eastern
waters. This kind of talk about the
ally whose friendly support is so vital
to Japan's future was extremely indis-
Greet, because most OF the money USED
to build the Japanese steamships was
borrowed in London. The mistake was
recognized almost as soon as 1t was
made and the government attempted to
buy up the edition of the newspaper
that printed the report. Most OF the
comics were obtained and DESTROYED,
but the agent of one OF the British
steamship lines got hold of several
papers containing the hostile declara-
tion and forwarded them to London
An attempt was made to deny the
accuracy of the report. but the pad ei-
feet of the revelation OF Japan's ugly
attitude toward her ally could not be
altogether overcome.
Heretofore the English merchants
have practically controlled the sugar
trade of China, carrying the raw pro-
duct In British Ships from Java and the
Philippines to English refineries in
South China, and afterward distribute
ing the refined sugar to the market In
British bottoms. Now enter the Jap
anese into this trade. They collect
raw sugar from Java, Formosa and the
Philippines, carry 1t to rehneries In
Japan and then go into the eastern
market against the British. The jap
anese ships and refineries are heavily
subsidized by the government, which
renders further assistance to Its ma
tionals by making special rates on the
South Manchurian railway. Thus the
Japanese government assists In three
important ways to hasten the complete
generalization of the British sugar
trade.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04

Republicans talA with enthusiasm
about the briskness and prosperity of
the manufacture Of steel under their
fostering auspices. 1t is one Of the
things to which they point with pride,
because they don't know any better.
Ask Republican spellbinder why
under Republican prosperity the ex-
portation Of manufactured steel from
the United States has fallen Off about
200 per cent, shrinkage which is not
accounted for by any corresponding
increas, Of demand for the home mar
ket
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04

On May day, thousands Of children
all over the English-speaking world
recite Tennyson's verses, III you're
waking. call me early; call me early,
mother, DEAR" The young person poet
ically bent on early rising is to be
queen o. the May" Once upon a time
Tennyson delivered an address to a
body of students. After he arose. PAL
lid, big eyed, unkempt. with his long
hair disLeveled and his whiskers in
anarchistic disorder, a thin-voiceS
student in the top gallery piped out,
during the intense silence following the
moment when Tennyson prepared to
speak: did your mother call you
early. dear?" The quick witted poet
saved the situation by joining in the
uproarious laughter.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04
MS PA II K S5'
|NlDvE WIRE 4
Wanted instructions

wanted instructions
1t is we'll to leave something to the
imagination. Too much detail is apt
to act as an irritant and not every
victim or over-minute, instruction has
the joyful opportunity OF such revenge
as did the brother in the following
story, told in Charities and the Com
mons:
Professor Lowell left his Cambridge
home in charge of his brother giving
careful instructions about ventilation,
care of furniture. watering plants. and
so forth.
While passing through New York
the professor remembered with re-
morse that he had said nothing about
his bird. SO he telegraphed his broth
er:
Feed the bird"
Three days later, when the owner of
the bird reached Detroit, he found a
dispatch from his brother:
BIRD fed. Hungry again. Wire In
structions."
Might BE overpersuaded
'srs he under suspicion of boodlingT'
"well, he's never been convicted, yet
he bears the reputation of being al
ways in a receptive mood"
-
Overheard at Washington
Poor old Buggsley; they've got him
In the BOBBY hatch"
what caused his trouble?"
HE made a wild and extravagant
speech in the senate"
"Well?"
He was in the gallery"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04

Republican spellbinders are getting
into trim and, it is the duty of good
Democrats to prepare to trim the SPELL
binders. Here is a questsan for a
spelibinder to answer: Since Repub-
lican prosperity implies abundance of
money, plenty to eat and drink and
wear. constant employment, and all
kinds of delightful lovelinesses which
we need not catalogue, why is 1t that
the tide of immigration during the Re-
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04

main ODJecI Soos -
1t seems that the
advantage resulting
from a sense Of ter
ritorial security has
b. en- largely dis
counted by q feeling
OF discontinue over
the aggressive man
ner in which Japan
has attacked British
commerce. Events
have so 5 n O p 0 d
themselves as 10
cause most Engiish-
men to wish them
selves well out OF
t h cir agreement
with the Japanese.
The. first u d Q
shock to British COM
posure occurred just
a few months after
r o11ianCa W q, 8
made. The directors
of the Nippon Yusen
Kaisha, the Japan
Nrati ctaay,,shin com-
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04

publican administration. for the first
time in American history. became q
tide OF emigration? Why did foolish
people by the thousand. tens of thou-
sands and hundreds of thousands run
away from Republican prosperity. flee
ing across the Atlantic in order to es-
cape from it, and skedaddling across
the line to Canada?
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04

Little tin politicians who mistake
themselves for arbiters of the Demo-
cratic party and the American nation
must not be surprised when they find
themselves in a large bowl of con-
somme. 1oundering about without life
jackets.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04

Seventy thousand colonists have ar
rived In Los Angeles in the past sixty
days. We hail them with JOY and give
them the glad hand. OF the right
kind of colonists we cannot have too
many
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04

Union labor has been put officially
on paying basis in Britain, where
John Burns, president of the local gov
ernment board, receives a salary of
$4,000 year, which is to be increased
to $40, 900 a year.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04

Purity in politics Is not an iridescent
dream. Even If It had been a dream
during all previous years, the Demo-
cratic league would make it reality
this year.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04

Republicans should read and remem-
ber the message of the Lincoln Roose-
velt league: Republicans OF Califor-
MIA, the emancipation of your party is
in your hands. Nothing but your neg
lect can continue its bondage and
nothing but your action can free it."
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04

If there were no loaves and the visi-
BILE supply of fishes had given out, how
much Republican enthusiasm would be
manifested? This is conundrum.
Send answers to editor. political puz-
zle department, Los Angeles Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04

Judge Wilbur has reminded us that
the greatest problem in the world is
to train and educate the child. This is
something of which an American COM
munity needs TO be reminded from
time to time. The greatest and best
American product is an American boy
or girl, competent, high principled.
courageous. The boy rs father to the
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04

A federal board of control of rail-
roads, to supersede state railroad COM
missions, is being talked about. The
advocates OF the plan say the doctrine
of state rights or state control for in
terstate railroads has been outlived.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04
cot : Mark

"How are you getting on in school
Tommy"
Bully, pop"
"But hear that boy next door got a mark
more than you did. today -
HE did. pop. 1t was a black eve ana L
gave Il TO himi"--Yonkers Statesman.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04

satisfaction by British subjects because
of the security 1t afforded to Englana
possessions in India and elsewhere ~ NJ
the east. There was great deal VI
reassuring talk about the alliance pe-
ing guarantee of the peace OF Asiu;
but it was pretty generally understooo
that John Bulls peace of mind was ,he
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04

Whether he be Republican bully ruff
fan or spurious Democrat bully ruff
fan, the B.-R. is out of date in Cali
fornia politics. We have mo use for
him -
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04
The Public Letter Box

Letters intended for publication must De
accom- panied by the name and address ot
the writer. The Herald gives the widest
latitude to correspondents. but assumes no
responsibility for their views Letters
should not exceed 400 words.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04

Ward heelers and professional ward
ruff1ans must be warned to keep off
the Democratic grass. Nothing do
ing!"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04

jacent property. And what is money
made for but to spend? Hoping you
will consider this worthy of publica-
tion. JOSEPH BELL.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04

oKIO-Those who are closely
observing far eastern matters
are wondering how long It WIZ
be before England renounces
It's treaty OF alliance with
Japan. When this treaty was
noade IN waa hailed with great
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04
A RIppLE

There is a thing the which gain.
Nor lose at all, yet keep 1t never
Though not to gain It, or to lose.
But eer TO keep. Is my endeavor.
TO make this clear, 1 add rhmye:
7 am clock; the thing is time.
Il
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04

Americanism expects every man to
do his duty at the primaries.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04

Politics is warming UP. So is the
political soup pot.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04

omorow--Japan's Army and Navy.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04
LOS ANGELES RIVER

A M0NG useful suggestions made in
n the Public Letter Box of The
AA Herald that of Joseph Bell with
New-York tribune., 1908-08-27
CALL DECISION PURE FOOD VICTORY.
Courts Decree in Whiskey Case Pleases
Three Washington Departments.

Washington, Aug 26.-The decision rendered nv
Judge Thompson last Monday In the Injunction
proceedings instituted Cincinnati by the Whole
sale Liquor Dealers Association the text Of which
was received at the Treasury Department to-day
is regarded great victory by the officials of the
three departments here which participated in pre-
pairing the regulations concerning the brand
ing Of distilled spirits. The departments interested
are the Treasury Department the Department OF
Justice and the Department of Agriculture the last
named being more especially interested in the in
junction proceedings account OF the bearing
Judge Thompson's opinion will have upon enforce
ment of the pure food law.
Under the new regulations n rectfher. before his
product is branded, declare to the government
the name under which it is he sold. and that
name must be consistent with the titles given 10
the different grades of beverage spirits internal
revenue circular No. 723. One of designations
is Imitation whskey.'' which is the name most
seriously objected to by the wholesale liquor deal
ers and which they sought to abolish through the
injunction proceedings. The question presented
10 Judge Thompson whether neutral spirits
reduced to potable proof and artihcially and
favored made whiskey only imitation of
whiskey. Judge Thompson, in substance. held that
the resultant product imitation whiskey and
If the rectifier, under the regulations. falls
declare II to be he violates only the internal
revenue regulations but likewise the pure food
law
New-York tribune., 1908-08-27
ELLIS ISLAND CONTRACTS.
Strous and Wheeler VII Tlsit Inn
migrant Station To-day.
from The Tribune Bureau.I

Washington Aug. B.-Before leaving here for
New York to-day, William r. Wheeler. Assistant
Secretary of Commerce and Labor, announced that
contracts had been awarded the following bid
ders on the improvements to be made Ellis ISL
and:
For electric lighting and insulating the office
building and the contagious disease hospital TO the
Commercial Construction Company. of New York,
$500: for all labor and material for the power
house, to the Commercial Construction Company,
$3.50; for plumbing, drainage and water supply.
TO c. F Metzinger & Sons. New York City. s25,5l5;
for the installation OF heating in the office build
ing. s42.497 to Evans, Alniral & Co. New York
City.
Mr.. Wheeler will meet Secretary Straus in New
York and they intend making inspection tour OF
Ellis Island. the time discussing the ques
tions of concessions and the restaurant privilege.
Another matter which will be taken UP Is the i'm
migration agreement between the United States
and Japan in regard to the admission OF japanese
aborefs students passports. Mr.. Wheeler said
to-day that he had knowledge that any labor
evading the immigration agreement by
this means. but he has made special search for
a clause covering this point and finds that II is
mentioned
Mr.. Wheeler believes that the Japanese govern
tain students passports and enter this country
under false pretences. and he intends laying the
matter before Secretary Straus In order that some
provision may be made to cover this point. II is
his opinion that the best solution Of the question
TO deport all japanese who enter this country as
students and who do follow a course OF studies
It is probable that Secretary Straus will authorize
Mr. Wheeler to take the matter up with the State
Department.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-27
JUDGE BAKER REPLIES TO CRITICS.
Defends His Decision in Standard Oil Case
No New Jersey Indictment.

Chicago Aug 2s-A dispatch from Goshen. Ind.
says that Judge Francis E Baker, of the United
States Circuit Court of Appeals which reversed
the decision OF Judge Lands filming the Standard
OIL Company 100000, replied yesterday to his
critics He said
In the first place, il not the Standard Oil
Company incorpura led under the laws OF New Jer-
sey The parent concern, that was on trial but the
Standard Oh Company OF Indiana an offspring
undoubtedly, but much smaller and weaker or
ganization. But when II came 10 pass judgment II
the offences of the parent company that
Indiana offspring was found guilty. ana II was
in with the property ana revenues of
the parent company that the fine of the offspring
was pauged IL II the desire and purpose OF
the court to punish the Standard Oil Company OF
New Jersey that concern should have been indicted
either jointly separately and have been brought
into court.
Every corporation has exactly the same rights
an Individual more, no less. The parent com
pauy is Of course, more or less responsible for the
acts of the Indiana company. The people will
sooner or later realize that the courts are not
swayed by any other influence than law ano prec-
edent What man may say IN regard 10
I he decision of court counts Tor no more than
his opinion All know in reality about the case
is that a common thing has occurre0-a motion
for a rehearinE has been nied
New-York tribune., 1908-08-27
NO ORAL ARGUMENTS ON JEROME CASE
Governor Will Allow Counsel to Submit
Briefs Next Week

Albany. Aug. 26.-In letter to-day to Franklin
Pierce, counsel to the so-called minority committee
of stockholders OF the Metropolitan Street Railway
Company, which preferred charges against District
Attorney Jerome of New York. Governor Hughes
says that he does desire to hear arguments
on the report and findings recently submitted
him by Richard l.. Hand. of Elizabethtown. who
appointed commissioner to take testimony upon
the charges. The letter is in reply to e.
ceived from Mr.. Pierce. written before Mr.. Hand
made his report in which Mr.. Pierce requested
hearing in the report did not sustain the
charges.
The Governor says that he will consider what
ever is presented him in writing legal points
and facts. Mr.. Pierce will have until September
. to submit briefs. District Attorney Jerome will
have until September to file his answer, if any
papers are submitted.