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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-03
PRESIDENT TAFT ON RELA-
TIONS WITH JAPAN.

The Presidents speech last night at
the banquet in honor of Admiral Uriu
of the japanese navy commands consid-
Grafton because of Mr.. Taft's intimate
acquaintance with the public men. the
governmental ideals and the material
progress of the Mikado's empire in the
last thirty years. Moreover, he spoke
both as the President of the United
States and as an American citizen.
What he said in praise of the En-
peror of Japan, the progress Of the en-
pire, and the spirit Of its people, can
not do otherwise than act as a power
ful means OF quieting for a long time
the occasional lingo" talk of war be-
tween that country and this. But,
however great may be the effect of
the speech in the United States, it will
be felt with far greater force in the
Aiikado's country. Naturally, as a re-
suit of the recent anti-Japanese agita-
tion in California, there are Japanese
who have become sensitive, even sus-
pieious of the intentions of at least
part of this country toward Japan.
Mr.. Taft's happy speech, expressive
in every sentence of the warmest
friendship and the heartiest good viii.
Is a message from this Government and
from the great majority of our people.
It viii do much to persuade all the
parties in Japan that they have nothing
to fear from US, and that we have no
desire to stir up useless sntagonisms
which may be followed by in-adyised
war.
The Presidents many travels in the
Orient, his personal knowledge of the
character of the Oriental and his am
bition to make the bonds of peace
and cooperation stronger between the
United States and the Far East lead
strength to what he said last night.
Altogether, he emphasized the obvi-
Gus fact that there is no reason on
earth why Japan and America can not
progress ana grow side by side, with
mutual advantage and profit, and with
out war.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-03

come interested But SO Ear. the public
seems TO have failed to realize that
Washington has seventeen Fairgrounds
that IL now seems will not be operated
at all this summer because Of a depIor-
able lack of money. OF the $500 need
ed, less than $1,000 IS now in the treas
ury.
IN reference TO the extension OF the
playground system, Commissioned Mac
farland said today that he had no
doubt the commissioners will continue
to recommend adequate appropriations
for that purpose
In accordance with the recommends
tons of the Commissioners. $1,000 has
thus tar been appropriated for the pur-
chase the sites amid SIS, 900 for mainte-
nance and equipment. Five thousand
dollars for the Improvement Of the
Georgetown Fairgrounds. and $3.50 for
maintenance viii be available July I.
The latter sum is regarded as insult
cient, and public appeal for the sup
port OF the Fairgrounds is therefore
necessary, to which Commissioner Mac
farland said he hoped the citizens would
promptly respond
He added, that In the case of the
public Fairgrounds, as with the public
kindergartens and other public services.
It seemed necessary for the citizens to
demonstrate at their own expense that
such services are necessary before ap-
preparations can be obtained from
Congress
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-03
HEROIC FIREMEN
PRAISED BY CHIEF
Wagner Reports to Commissioners
mcfarland Private Hellmuth S
Act at Blaze.

private F. Hellmuth was officially
commended today by Chief Wagner for
his conduct during the fire at oil II
straet northwest. Nav 81. The follow
ing report was submitted by the Chief
to Commissioner Mcfarland:
II take great pleasure in commencing
Private f. Hanmuth for his splendid
conduct at the fire which occurred at
81 II street northwest. While In charge
of his company. and as the balance of
the men were getting into service, he
ran through the next building and
climbed from a window to the buildings
where the fire was and assisted Mrs. A.
c. Taylor from the roof Of the bay win
dow TO the adjoining roof, Mrs. NJ. l.
Buckley from the rear window of the
third floor. and Miss E. ". Sullivan and
H c. Jacobs from the rear window of
the second floor. All of this, as told me
by eye witnesses. was done with great
presence OF mind and promptness and
no doubt saved the persons mentioned
from possible injury"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-03

sideration of the bill. and that after
that there will be little delay about
getting it passed and signed and re-
turning business to the highway of
progress without any more obstacles
and uncertainties. The tone of the
remarks decidedly suggested that the
President has no present expectation
of taking any part which viii in the.
least delay the promptest possible
disposition OF the subject
There has not been so much OF in
timation. lately, that he has purpose
to undertake the Impression of his
personal tariff views on the measure.
On the other hand TIE Repu blicans
who have fought against the present
tendencies of the measure have about
given up hope Of existing Executive
sympathy and cooperation. Private
". these men are unanimous in the
expression of belief that the Presi-
dent viii sign the bill as IL comes to
him. and explain that on examination
he finds IL q satisfactory compliance
with the Republican eampaigz1
pledges
Reports are constantly IN circula-
ton as TO the basis OF agreement IN
conference between the Republican
conferees from the two Houses, but
Chairman Payne Of Ways and Means
has emphatically denied that he Is
holding conferences with Senator
Aldrich from time TO time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-03
HOUSE MAY NOT ACCEPT
CONFERENCE REPORT
ON TARIFF BILL.

Discussion OF the possible delay OF
final passage of the tariff bill has
brought out the fact that IN the House
there Is serious effort to reject the con-
ference report on the measure, and
force a second and possibly even a
third conference with the view TO con-
cessions in the schedules.
A leader among the House insurgents,
who Is just now devoting much of his
time TO working up sentiment in favor
of such a plan, declares his confidence
that it will be successful. He said:
Insurgent Sentiment Stronger.
when the House was organized, the
combination of insurgents and Demo-
Gratis lacked just four votes Of enough
to defeat Cannon for the speakership.
There were a number of votes which
were pledged against Cannon in the
event that enough others could be found
to make, with these. a majority of the
House. The total of Democratic and Re
publican votes thus pledged lacked just
four of enough to defeat the Speaker
For the lack of the final four, a number
which were ready TO enter a successful
combination never appeared.
THAT indicates how near insurgency
came TO revolution at that time. Today
it is much stronger than It was then
because so many members have been
home and have found how determined is
the antagonism to this bill throughout
the Middle West.
How the Country Feels.
II have myself just come from my
district, and I found people talking in
just two ways. One element say Get
the bill passed as soon as possible and
come home so we can reopen the fight
The others say, Defeat this bill at ali
hazards Why, I made a speech to a
big Republican audience in my district,
and was interrupted by a man who
shouted out:
oh, the next House will be DEM
ocratic
And I replied: Well a lot of worse
things might happen for the country
do you suppose those Republicans
got up and mobbed me2 They Just got
up as one man and applauded-that was
all. That's the way they feel. Don't
make a mistake about it,
A casual study of the situation in the
House has led these insurgents to be-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-03

neve that they are much stronger now
tiiaR in the speakership fight. IN fact.
tney nave been able already 10 count
UP more than enough accessions 30
their ranks to insure a majority on the
tafln bill II they could only be sure
that all who were with them in the
oerganization fight would stick But
lhey Know they viii lose several. There
Tore they are trying to list the losses
they must endure. and also the gains
tllsy can expect; and after the preitm-
nay survey they believe they can
muster strength enough 20 send the bill
PACK Tor a second conference This
plan Is now regarded as the only oDs
~ when there Is chance 10 gain any
No Veto Probable.
The hope that President Taft viii take
a hand in the effort to control the an
ference has been abandoned. The nos
sibility OF veto is taken seriouslv nv
nobody. The experience OF the meas
ure in the Senate has been such as n
make IL certain that AIdrich cav nass
1t there, and can adopt any conference
report he presents. The President ana
the Senate being out Of the consideration.
then, the House becomes the one relt-
ance Of the people who want downward
revision; and to the House they are
turning. They count on the effect of
Congressional preconvention politics are
beginning TO warm up in many dis
tricts.
With the probability getting strong
er every day of such a night as fhIa
oyer the conference report, it is recog-
nizcd that all guesses about adjourn
ment are worthless. 1t may come
July 10. and II may be August l. The
latter date is more popularity accept
ed now than ever before; but there is
an increasing number OF people who
declare that September I is la bic to
see Congress just busting out OF town.
after the most memorable fight in the
history of tariff making.
House To Take Real Part.
The House IS bent on taking a real
part ia this struggle. when the bill
gets back there. The members who
didn't get q chance 10 talk, or who
didn't realize what the bin was or
how the public felt about it, are now
more than ever anxious to put on
record such views as viii appeal to
their constituents. And as members
drift back to town after q season OF
and prayer with their con-
IL develops day by day that,
however It may stand with the SEN
ate, the bill is getting progressively
weaker-in the House.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-03

ment received a voice before the coun-
try. So Cummins stood as the one
advanced champion of the cause.
The Bath speech of Mr. Taft was
heralded, long before its delivery, as
pronouneement on which Mr.. Taft was
willing to be judged as a Presidential
aspirant. 1t was a momentous politi-
cal utterance. He was expected to
stand OF fall by the impression it
should make on the public mind.
The speech was duly made. 1t mark
ed the real opening of the avowed
movement for Mr.. Taft's nomination.
The world knows what followed There
never was a time when anybody else
had a serious chance to take that nom
nation away from Mr.. Taft.
And let it not be forgotten now, that
at Bath Mr. Taft said that MOST OF
THE SCHEDULES OF THE DINGLEY
LAW HAD COME TO BE EXCESSIVE.
He declared for a revision downward,
which should correct this evil.
He was nominated, and he made an
uphill campaign. There's no use deny
ing that it was an uphill one. 1t did
not look rosy at any stage. Mr.. Taft
had not intended to 60 on the stump,
but the serious conditions which pub
lie sentiment developed after the Den
yer convention forced him to change
his plans and take the stump. He
spoke al over the country.
The things he said-the things which,
by being said, won the the election
have been recalled recently by Mr..
Beverage and Mr.. La Toilette. Time
and again he demanded revision
DOWNWARD. He made his purpose
as clear as the English language would
convey it. Schedules had come to be
excessive, which once were reasonable;
they must be reduced. The tariff as a
whole is too high" said the candidate
He meant it. The country understood
what he meant, and it voted for him.
What the country and Mr.. Taft had
in mind was the interest of the con-
sumner. This revision has been forced
upon the country and the party in the
consumers interest. Other revisions
have been in the interest of the pro-
Queer, at times; this one is not.
The consumer must be satisfied with
what he gets, or he will revolt. He viii
never be satisfied with what the Fin
anee Committee is planning to give him.
He viii refuse on election day to ad-
nit that he is a myth. He viii 90 to
the polls smarting under the belief that
the Republican party deliberately mis-
led him, and he win punish it.
That is what viii happen if this dis
honest revision is ended as it has been
progressing thus far.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-03
QUORUM IS ABSENT;
ACTION DELAYED
Consideration of Porto Rican Ap-
preparation Bill Postponed
in the House.

Consideration Of the Porto Rican bill
designed 10 permit appropriations OF
Government funds, regardless of the
assembiys refusal 10 pass appropria-
ton bills, was prevented in the House
today by the absence of a quorum.
Mr. Payne of New York and Mr..
Olmsted OF PENNSYLVANIA. author of he
bill, were anxious 20 continue debate,
but Mr.. Macon of Arkansas insisted on
having a quorum present
Before the House adjourned. Mr..
Olmsted called attention to the urgent
necessity for passing this bill at an
early date, and Mr.. Payne declared that
II a quorum was not present next Mon
day he would insist that absent mem
bers returp to Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-03
POLITICAL REVENGE.

I didn't like that funny coin,
The FIVE IN virgin gold;
The eagle looked so very queer
Instead of locking bold.
Perhaps. I spoke too harshly, then,
My words ] didn't mince;
I saw the coin three months ego
I haven't seen one since.
Cleveland Plain Deaien
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-03
WORLDS OLDEST TREE.

The Oldest tree in the world, ac-
cording TO the letter OF a German
traveller, published ia the BerIiner
Morgenpost. is on the island OF Cos.
on the coast OF Asia Minor. It is a
plantain. in the shade of which Hip
pocrates is said TO have taught his
pupils. The tree is supposed to be
2,500 years old, and its trunk meas
ures ten meters in circumference De-
spite its age, every year its branches
become green, but many of the larger
ones have for several years been held
in place with artificial props.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-03
PATIENTS TRUST LUCK.

Something unique ia the line Of
strike or boycott was recently reported
from a small town in Burgundy. The
physicians OF the place raised their
rates 30 per cent and a mass meeting
of all the ailing folk was called, at
which IL was decided TO dispense with
the medical mems services and trust TO
luck to get we'll.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-03
White House Callers

Senators Root of New York.
Wetmore OF Rhode Island.
Representatives Dwight or New York
AdamsOn of Georgia.
Gen. Henry c. Corbin.
Gen. J. Franklin Bell
The Secretary OF Mar.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-03
HARD LABOR.

HAS a justice of the peace very eZ-
tensive powers" asked the man with
the thirst for legal knowledge.
The one / appeared before fave me
life sentence" replied Henpeck,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-03

The Department OF State is organiz-
ing a plan under which the American
consular service viii take active part
in efforts TO develop foreign trade. II
the consuls can enlist modicum Of CO.
operation from the Committee on FL
nance they win have done a splendid
service.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-03

There seems 10 be a general deter
mination that the next ambassador to
St. James shall be an American scholar.
The college professor, despite all eff
forts TO deride him out Of consideration,
is winning his way 20 the recognition
which he deserves in a day when he
Is become the most independent and
candid thinker, who gives attention TO
public questions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-03

New York State is trying to collect
a 81 automobile tax from the Federal
Government. What's the use trying 10
make the revenues go round when such
as this are attempted
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-03

Reading the financial news these days
one IS constantly surprised to learn
that there are so many things left
which may stiH be merged. combined,
consolidated, and re-trustifed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-03

The Kaiser and the Gar are to have
quiet sitting together. which will
doubtless serve TO add fuel 70 the flame
OF British excitement
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-03

Senators who are disposed 10 vote in
teliigently on the sugar schedule will
gain Information by reading the daily
dispatches on how the trust put that
Philadelphia refinery out OF business.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-03

Australia has a new cabinet, but II IS
merely q question whether II is more
or less progressive than its prede-
cessor. They don't I've anything Ike
reaction in Australia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-03
Capital Tales

A GOOD story comes from Mime
n sofa about one occasion when
Senator Knute Nelson tried TO
talk against the wind, baseball
game and a horse-racing program,
and failed. The senator never fails 10
make himself heard in the Senate; but
occasionally he has mixed Up with more
difficult conditions at county fairs
On one OF these occasions he was TO
deliver an Grafton at the LeSeuer .coun-
ty fair, and stipulated for a quiet time.
a stand was placed squarely in front of
the grandstand. so that he could talk
fairly at the audience. The horsemen
were ordered TO suppress themselves,
and the baseball teams to strike out till
after the speech. The audience was big
and the occasion most suspicious.
But just as Senator Nelson started a
big wind sprang up. It blew right from
the grandstand and toward him, carry
ing his voice over to the next town
ship. Pretty soon it lifted section of
shingles eff the grandstand and show
cred them around the speaker. The
horsemer got agitated and decided to
put on the 2:3O race. The ball team be-
came worked up and started their game.
the third sheet of an hours address he
looked up, saw that he was talking to
that 40-miie wind and absolutely moth
ing else. lie rolled up the speech, put
it In his pocket, quietly climbed down
and lost himself in the crowd
That evening every local politician in
the place came around and congratu-
lated him on his able effort They didn {
even kLes it hadn't come off.
Senators Crane ana Tsodge Of Mass
achusetts are the thinnest men in the
Senate. They are both tai. but ex-
tremely slender, and their combined
weight probably does not exceed that of
Senator Hepburn, of Idaho
A new stick pin has made its appear
ance in Washington. When President
Taft was entertained at New Orleans.
after his "trip to Panama, one Of the
souvenirs at the dinner given in his
honor was a stick pin which consisted
Of miniature golf club and a tiny
'possun. The members of his party
Rave been wearing them since their
return TO Washington. and now the
jewellers are turning out duplicates.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-03

The June bride continues to bloom
just as II there were no menace Of
further increase IN the cost of living.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-03

The open season is on for jeweIry
at Newport, and the Rhode Island sum
mer colony will proceed 10 have all its
gems duty stolen and advertised as in
the past
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-03

Persons leaving the city for a
lonE or short period during the
summer can have The Times mall
ed To them at the rate of thirty
cents n month or seven cents a
week. Addresses may be changed
desired All mail subscriptions
must be paid tn advance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-03

Philadelphia seems to be thoroughly
awake. which illustrates that even a
street car tie-up and riots have utilities.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-03

Frances A. Hill, and Francis P. Hill.
all of Philadelphia.
After June Is, Mr. and Mrs. Noll
VIII be at home at 1887 Fourteenth
! street.
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Miss Matte V. Ellis, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Ellis, of Capitol
Hin. who spent the last three months
IN Porto Rico, the guest of A5r. and
Mrs. Richard Caul. has returned TO
Washington, accompanied by Mrs. Caul
and her little daughter. Mrs. Caul was
formerly Miss Edith Upper, of Wash
ington.
Mrs. Nicoll Ludlow and her daughter
ln-law. Mrs. Frederick II. Bugher and
her. children, closed their residence on
Lafayette Square today and left for
their summer home at Oakdale, L. l.,
where they will spend the summer.
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Going To the Coast
Major and Mrs e X Webster and
Miss FRANCES Webster will close their
apartment at the Westmoreland some
time this month and will sperd the
early part of the summer at the Seattle
Exposition and on the Pacific Coast.
Later thev will come East again and
go to kennebunkport, Me, where thy
will remain until the middle of October.
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William Newton Gulick was among
the dinner hosts at the Chevy Chase
Club last evening, entertaining small
party Of young people informally.
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General Mills Host
Gen. Arson Mills was host at a large
dinner last evening, having among his
guests Gen. John NJ. Wilson, Gen.
Thomas H. Barry. Gen. Hamilton Haw-
kins. Gen. Charles G. sawtelle. Gen. A.
E. Bates, Gen. George L. Andrews. all
of the army; Gen Green Clay GoodIoe,
Z. S. NJ. c.; Rear Admiral Sands, Rear
Admiral Upshur, Rear Admiral Sell
fridge, Rear Admiral Casey. Rear Ad-
Hniral Baird, Commander Reamy, all
of the navy, and a number of Junior
officers from both branches of the
service.
Mrs Daniel Lamont and the Misses
Lamont sailed today on the Oceanic for
Liverpool, accompanied by Miss Esther
Clevelai d. daughter Of Mrs. Cleveland
and the late President Grover Cleve-
land.
Miss William Belden Noble entertained
informally at tea yesterday afternoon
in honor of Mrs. James r. CARRIED. who
is leaving Washington today for her
home in Mentor, Ohio.
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Mrs. Winter, wife OF Major Winter. of
Fort Myer. vas hostess at a bridge
party yesterday afternoon in compli-
ment to the ladies of the Fifteenth
Regiment at Fort Myer.
The Assistant Secretary Of the Navy
and Mrs. Beekman Winthrop will take
party to Mt Vernon tomorrow after
noon on the Sylph in compliment to the
Japanese Admiral and Baroness Uriu.
-
Miss Patten entertained a party at
dinner last evening in compliment to the
Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs.
MacE eagh.
The British Ambassador and Mrs.
Bryce entertained a small party in
formally at dinner last evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Powell Davis
were hosts at dinner last evening, haV-
ing among their guests Col and Mrs.
II. F. Hodges and Mai and Mrs. D. d.
Gaillard.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-03
McLaurin Is Gallant.

Senator McLaurin, of Mississippi, is
perhaps the most gallant member of
Congress. He never lets an opportunity
escape to say nice things ABOUT women.
They ara telling a good joke about him
in the Senate cloak rooms in this con-
nection. The Senator and Mrs. Nc
Laurin recently called upon some
friends. There they met a congressional
friend and his wife. The Senator took
occasion to compliment the woman
several times during the evening upon
her good looks and her charming gown.
The host brought up the subject OF
politics. and handed the Senator news
paper clipping in which reference was
made TO him.
II Will take it home with me if you
don't mind, said the Senator
I neglected to bring my glasses with
me, and 1 am practically blind without
them -