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TIE MEETING Az Ell PASO.

The felicitOus meeting of the President of the
United States and the President of Mexico
marks not the beginning hut the achievement OF
the most cordial relations between the two
great republics of the Northern Hemisphere. If
there be any MeXicans who still cherish some
small measure Of resentment because OF the
events attending the Mexican War, this en-
tirely friendly and cordial meeting of the two
Executives must serve TO dispel that feeling,
although it is doubtful if any such there be.
Immediate neighbors, with more than fifteen
hundred miles Of common boundary. the MexI-
cans and the Americans have long had reia-
tons peculiarly amcable and free from dis
putes. Minor questions which have arisen have
been settled with the utmost good will on both
sides. The citizens of each country have set
tied to more or less extent in the other; and
citizens of the United States have devoted
much energy and capital 10 the development
of MeXicO's resources, and have generally met
with encouragement and courteous treatment
from the citizens and the government Of that
country.
Nevertheless, the friendly meeting of the
Executives Of two great states under circum-
stances such as those which seem to have at
tended the meeting of Presidents Taft and Diaz
must make for more cordial relations and
closer understanding of the disnterested friend
ship of the two nations they represent. Only
once before in the history of this country has
its President stepped on foreign territory to
greet the Executive of another republic, and
that was when President Roosevelt, on the Oc-
casion of his inspection of the Panama Canal,
entered the city of Panama TO pay his respects
to President AmadoT. But that was less
ceremonious and in some respects a less i'm
portant meeting. Nor is it likely that. except
possibly in the case Of Panama, an American
President will soon again enter foreign coun-
try to break bread with its chief of state.
That the meeting of Presidents Taft and Diaz
will serve as an assurance TO the people or
Mexico that this country has no desire for terri
torial acquisition in that direction seems as
sured So, too, it should give a similar as
surance TO all the republics further south. II
it does So it will have served an excellent pur-
pose Confidence in the singleness and SINGER
ity of purpose of the United States was greatly
promoted in South America by the extended
tour of Secretary Root. 1t was still further en-
couraged by the second evacuation Of Cuba.
And it is not too much to hope that it will re-
ceive added impetus from the friendly meeting
Of the Presidents of the United States and Mex
leo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17
THE GREEK MILITARY CRISIS

The military revolution III Greece seems TO be
making ominous progress. Several bills for the
reorganization Of the army are being pushed
through the Boule with an expedition which
would be commendable if there were an assur-
ance OF the beneficent effect of the measures
Az it is, there is no such assurance but on the
contrary there is only too good reason for fear
ing that the new laws. or some Of them, will
mean mischief, Generalization and perhaps dis
aster. Already the three royal princes have
been constrained. under the direction of the
king himself. TO resign their places in the
army thus leaving certain clique of officers in
complete control Of the army and also. anpar-
emily, in control of the BouIe This incident
must be interpreted in the light Of the fact thar
the three princes were not mere carpet knights
but were perhaps the most efficient officers in
the whole establishment while the members Of
rhe officers ring now in power are Of dubious
loyalty and rather worse than dubious capacity
In such circumstances there is little hope that
the present course Of the Boule will satisfac-
torily meet the real needs of the kingdom.
There can be no doubt that those needs are
great. The Greek race was Of old fighting
race, and much Of the martial spirit Of old
times appears to persist in the Greeks IF TO-
day Indeed, within the last century. under
such native leaders as Ypsilant and 30: Zaris
modern Greeks have shown themselves worthy
descendants OF classic heroes. Yet in the last
war with Turkey the Greek army was made
the laughing stock of Europe. and for years its
name has been a synonyme for inefficiency.
There are good reasons. some Of which were
recently set forth graphically by a well informed
contributor to our columns, for thinking that
these evils are directly due 10 unworthy in
efficient or dishonest leadership and to radi-
cally faulty system.
Under these circumstances VIC must largely
distrust the popular demands. for they have
been antagonstic to the sovereign and to the
dynasty TO such an extent that the princes
have been constrained TO retire from military
service and the abdcaton OF the King himself
has been discussed. II not desired or expected.
Yet The fact is that the King and his sons have
stood, resolutely and intelligently, for military
efficiency, and the bad management OF the army.
IN war and np"ace has been conducted in def.
ance OF their expressed wishes and by men who
are most hostile 10 the dynasty. II seems safe
10 say that II some of the anti-royaIisL officers
had been cashiered. and the army had been
managed more as the King and the princes
wished, the last war with Turkey would have
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17

Democracy, including the obliteration Of the
quasi-protectiOn scheme of free raw material Is,
but inform him that TO keep and feed the enc
mics OF free Institutions I'm the house of the
fathers while patriots hunger at the back door
is an Impossible theory. Frugal, honest admin
istration means not merely the enunciation Of
high sounding policies, but TO put in charge OF
the works that glorious army of the Lord s
anointed who have hungered and thirsted for
the opportunity TO do the Lords work.
That is the Texas version Of Jacksonsm,
perhaps n little more elegantly expressed but
not more forcible than Richard Cookers YER
sion OF It before the Mazet investigating commit
tee. is that rock of the faith TO be shattered:
No wonder Texas is moved TO protest The
Bryan-Bailey controversy over the taxation or
free raw materials is demOralizing enough But
II the potential Democratic Office holders dis
cover that they are to have no real claims on
the poStofices in case Democratic President Is
elected, we fear that Texas will revenge itself
horribly by becoming Republican state.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17
"MODERNTSM."

One of the most disouieting features of the
Ferrer tragedy is the suspicion. which is wide
spread and not without some plausible appear
ance OF foundation, though we must hope that
the foundation is not real, that that distin-
guished educator was a victim Of the clerical
opposition to what IS known as modernism" in
teaching It is indisputable that Mr.. Ferrer
was a ''modernist." He was the head OF an in
stitution Of learning which was called the Mod
err School. and be was an avowed exponent
and advocate Of modernism" It is also indis-
putable that the present Spanish Ministry is in
tensely hostile TO modernism" its head, Mr..
NIaura, actually priding himself upon his reac-
tionary principles.
Now, modernism" is not a crime, even If
some criminals profess it. It is nothing more
than freedom of thought Calico. insisting that
the world moved and Columbus, proclaiming
the possibility of circumnav cation Of the globe,
were "modernists" in their times Mr. Fercer
urged that education should be secular, as all
public education is in this country. and that
modern studies and methods of study should he
pursued in Spanish schools There was surely
no crime in that, though we can understand
how Objectionable and offensive 1t was to Mr..
Maura and his ultra.clerical associates Nor
did the fact that socialists anarchists and
other undesirable citizens embraced Mr.. Fer
rers educational ideas make those ideas evil.
It is said that the devil can quote Scripture,
but that is no reflection upon the Scriptures.
we cannot believe that even the present re-
dictionary government Of Spain would be so
fatuous and so wicked as deliberately to make
u martyr to free thought and TO put such a
man as Mr.. Ferrer TO death for no other reason
than his modernism" If it had done so ii
would be guilty of one of the most foolish crimes
and most criminal follies Of the age. 1t must
be that there were other reasons for its action
In that case for its own sake and for the sake
Of humanity. il is TO he hoped that it will speed
lily make those reasons known so clearly that
and justice
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17
THE VALUE OF VACATION PLANTS.

There is a current item Of statistics which is
apparently authoritative, TO the effect that the
value of what we may call the vacation plant
/ of the state of Maine represents an investment
Of $40O00000 The figures suggest considera-
ton of the amount of such investments in other
states and ia the country as a whole, and the
amount, too of the yearly returns therefrom.
Doubtless in many states these amounts are
much larger than in Maine, because Maine is
comparatively remote from the great centres OF
population and lfas itself small population.
and its natural charms though in their way
quite unsurpassed, are not accessible to and
are not enjoyed by such multitudeS as flock to
some other regions.
Still. we are informed that in that one state
with a population of scarcely 10000 there is
invested in summer residences, hotels, etc.
about $40,O00,O00. That is twice as much as
is invested in all tire fisheries Of all the New
England States, wherefore as a business enter
prise catering to the vacation needs and de-
sres Of the public must be accounted n very
important thing. OF course, part of this sum
represents investments in comparatively few
costly private residences But even such estab.
lishments bring much money into community
and add 10 the business and wealth Of The state
The greater part of it represents investments
in hotels and other establishments for public
entertainment, which are still greater sources
of business profit. We have no doubt that the
yearly returns to the people of Maine from thi,
investment Of S40,0O0O0O amount to a handsome
percentage, probably larger than the dividends
from most other businesses. Now, If instead
Of that one small state we take into our reckon
ing the vacation plants of the other New Eng
land and the Middle states. we shall have be-
tween Eastport and the Chesapeake and be-
tween Ccney Island and Niagara Falls a grand
total Of hundreds of millions of dollars nroduc
ing yearly a truly colossal revenue
Simply for its pecuniary Importance such a
business, with so vast an investment of pro-
ductive capital, is well worth protecting ana
promoting. and an indispensable means IA thar
end is the conservation OF those natural attroc.
tons which invite the vacation maker The
forests Of the White Mountains are doubtless
valuable for cutting down and Transforming
into wood pulp and spools. but they have far
greater value IN dollars ana cents as a part
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17
A 0uf PEOPLE and Social incidents

dinner tonight. ana win also entertain to-rsr,x
night.
Over hunting ground swept By a cold wine
lumber Of riders Of the Berkshire Hunt were 49,
lnls afternoon following the Berkshlre boU.ss
The meet was at Ls0veland Corners In Eiob--.
with the KIN at Kenmore. ten miles across go.
lent country. In the saddle were Fredert, -,
N. F. H.; GurdOn VI. Maynard Malcolm So.
Miss Vera Bioodgood. Miss Helolse Never 80
Miss Isabel shotter.
Mrs. John Sloane is entertaining al wynfhu,..
Co'orel Latrobe. Pierrepont David ana Pres,,-
Watson. A'7@son
Mr. and Mrs Samuel Frothinrhan sn.e-,.,..
az dinner tonight at OverIee.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph II. Choate have a v..,
END house party az Naumkeag.' in stccJ,br,9..
AInohe tne'r guests are Frederic W. Whtr,ar.
ny - '1-so7.
MISS Anna Robinson. who has been q oy..s !.
MIS- John z. Alexandra has gone % New York
MIS-. Henry Dibblee closed Rocklav7n to-dav -
MIS- Lois KeIogs has closed the Bishoo VIVA
mrs. Kenneth G. White and r r. LAYTON 40
NeW YORK. and Mr. and Mrs. C.. Cunninebar, y.
Brooklyn. are at the MaplewoOd In Pit,sFafS
MIS-. austen Gray. Mrs. French vanderbut- a..
renee Perkins and George NJ Woolsev are r,at,-
motor trip through the BerEshirss. 49,
sedsewick arrived at the Curtis Hotel to-nigbf
returning TO New York to-day were Mr. ana M.
Amen Appleton Robbins. Mr. and Mrs r h
Adams. tr. Mrs George A Robbins. FED g. =
stock. Mr.. and Mrs. ". s Post Eugene DEL.
Miss Caroline Delano. Mrs. William Adams. TF,--
ace a. Barry, the Misses Mary and Elizabeth Fov-
Ter and Mr.. ana Mrs. \. B. Loveioy.
Mrs Gustav Amsinck. Mrs. George r D. schts-s
In and Miss Dorothy schiensHn. OF New vo-s
Mrs. j. Fl. Bsais. OF Boston: aIr and Mrs. . -
Barry, OF Montclair. " J.; 3Ir. ana Mrs E n
Lincoln. Of Greenwich. Conn; Mr.. and Mrs. n
Brown and F. ]. Hastings. Of New York. arr,vs,,
at the Curtis Hotel to-day
MISS Harriet K. Welles gave luncheon A. fbs
Curtis Hotel this afternoon
Miss Nancy C. Wharton has returned To Ro-.--
Mrs William G. Weld Of Newport. ana a..
Crosby Brown have arrived
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17
SOCIAL NOTES FROM NEWPORT

Newport Oct 1S-Mr. and Mrs. Harry sv-..
Lehr' Mr.. and Mrs William B. Bristov NJ,
Charies H. Bergman and her daughter Mrs =
CasiInir De Rham. closed their seasons to-5av. 49,
departed for New York for the winter
MIS- Peter D. Martin. who has been the zusst A.
her mother Mrs. Charles NJ Oelrtchs has rsr,r-ss
70 New York Mr.. OeIrichs and Harry Oslri.hs =.
turned from New York this evening
Daniel B. Fearing has gone to New YORK s5r
short visit
Mrs Edward c. knight. with Mr.. and Mrs "a
hey j. Colford, jr, departed for New York to-dsv
PROFESSOR Alexander Agassiz ended his season -
entertaining TINS evening with dinner compauy.
Max Agassiz returned from Boston today.
Mr. and Mrs J. Thompson Spencer enrsrrst,..
with dinner this evening
F'sslhaIc e Vanderbilt has returned from New
YORK Mr.. and Mrs. Vanderbilt will close rbss-
portsmouth farm AZ the end OF the month and !,
to New York for the horse show.
MIS- James P Kernoehan will close her suunn,.-
season on Wednesday
n - c Taylor has sent his steam yacht vsr-
dsFsr 10 New York, to 90 out OF Commission
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17
NEwYogx fAnr TRIBUNE. SUNDAY OCTOBER II. 1909

of the productive vacation plant of New Hamp-
shire. The same is true of other things, or
streams of cataracts, of picturesque cliffs. ana,
indeed. OF all the elements of beauty and charm
which attract visitors. They are all productive
assets. worthy OF preservation as such' ana
their destruction. while it might afford tenn
porary profit, would be comparable with the
tabled killing of the goose which laid the golden
eggs. The value of vacation plants is worthy
to be tabulated along with that of manufact-
uring and mercantile enterprises, and If justly
estimated will be found to rank among the
greatest in amounts both of investment and Of
profit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17

The extension by the Civil Service Commission
Of the competitive classification to all positions
OF Deputy Attorney General. to which salary
of less than $1,000 is attached. marks note
worthy advance in the application Of the merit
system. This action is taken with the cordial
appreciation Of the Attorney General, which is
the more significant. there are several
vacancies in the staff which have not been filled
in anticipation Of the change. but are TO be filed
as the result OF competitive examination This
step is in the direction OF the policy favored by
the Attorney General of building up perrna-
nent legal staff competent to handle the states
business with continuity Of effort. unhampered
by the vicissitudes OF politics.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17
IN THE sERKsHIRES.

tBy Telegraph 70 The TribuneI
Lenox. Oct. l6AIn the Lenox Town Hall tonight
a roller skating party wss held. Il was the first
OF four entertainments which have been arranged
for Saturday evenings. Mr., and Mrs. Frederic s
peaheid. Mr.. and Mrs. Frederic Bull. Mr. and
Mrs. David T. Dana. Mrs. Joseph ". Burden Mr.
ahd Mrs. r. Jay Flick Joseph ". Burden the
Masses Helen and Civilise Alexandra. Miss Rosa
mond DIxev. Miss Eleanor Crosby. Miss Constance
Folsom. Miss Isabel Shotter and Richard C. Green
leaf. jr.. were among those present
Mrs. Richard Gambrfll or Newport has TONED
Mr. and Mrs. William d. Sloanes house party Ar
Elm Court. Mr.. and Mrs. sloane gave a large
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17

been far less disastrous If not actually success
full While the Prime Minister, Mr.. Mavroni-
chalis. has for his real supporters scarcely
1.-THE of the Boule. there ought TO be non
bipartisan rallying OF all men for the enactment
Of measures which. will save the Greek army
from the reproach Of being little better tnan a
farce. But of that there seems now to be no
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17

It would certainly be curious anomaly were
the Secretary of War to come to Washington as
Democratic Senator from Tennessee. His avail
ability for that position would have been chiefly
promoted by his service in the Cabinet OF the
Republican President Indeed. without the
prominence which that service has afforded him
it is doubtful if he would ever have been sug-
gested as a compromise candidate between the
Carmack and anti-Carmack factions of the Ten
nessee Democracy. Still. such an anomaly
might point the way TO securing really good men
for the Democratic minority in the Senate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17

This newspaper IS osened and published ov
The Tribune Association. q Nes0 York corpora
rion; ofSce and principal place Of business
FrfBune Building, No I54 NGssGH street. Ae1o
Tork: Ogden Mus. president Henry w:
Socket. secretary: James u. Barrett. treasurer
The address OF che officers is the Office Of this
newspaper.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17

The campaign OF Mr.. Barnard and Mr.. Hearst
made slow progress yesterday their 1rlnc!Ipsi
speaker former Judge GaynOT Of Brooklyh'
having taken the night off.-The Evening SUM-
They cannot, however. begrudge so efficient an
advocate little rest now and then from his
labors in their behalf.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17
THEN OF COURSE AZ VII,

From The MONTGOMERY (AlaJ advertiser
win Mr. Bry"n queer the party acaIn9" .rho
macon News wants 10 know Well AZ the narfV
ably VIII P0'iOs ne PROB
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17
HOPELESS.
From The Buffalo News

FIUIn Inc ButaIO News.
The Utica Observer" prints letter froD,
Grover Clevelandsto f Prentiss Raey Ire AAttor
dated March IA. 1905 In which Mr. Cleveland AZ
Presses a4S hope for tie Dsmoers &c party Mr. cleve-
little Tammany in Buffalo when he wrote tSst inc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17
ANOTHER CHICAGO BOAST
From The Chicago Post.

IN sddtion to ChIcago's many other claims Far
ceiepr'ty' gentlemen, we beg 20 call your attentiop
10 me lact that Chicago girl married count and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17
PSYCHOLOGY AND The POLE

From The Syracuse Post-Standard
For the STUDY of psychology the results 40 ~o..r.
material ~NN SOPiOuS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17
eETTINe MIC THE rAMmANx srslnr

From the Springfield Union.
Judge Gayror lauds New York as the "sreatas,
anc c!tanest city IN the universe. He Is rounding
INTO the Tammany campaign form in snIe1ji3
fashion. ~ "P4oiiu4a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17

Because OF his inability 20 escape publicity the
Chinese Minister to the United States Will no
longer WI the spirits.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17

The Philadelphia health authorities have dis
covered that some of their citizens sew their
children's clothing on and let it remain on
throughout the school term. Poor things Prob
ably that's the only way they can get the chill
dren dressed in time for school-in Philadelphia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17
Nsw YoRk NEws va MILWAUKEE

From The Milwaukee Journal -.
In New York state a voter has g tel; weSs LAX
he lives with his wife. The state IS pfootoy +.
70 inc out how many untrammeled ciszvns -
really
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17

Lord Northcote describes Americans as ca
nation Of dreamers." Well. possibly but at
least we haven't had any nightmares about Yep
pelin airships dropping dynamite pro1ectiles 'tn
our midst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17
NEW YORK SOCIETY.

New York's season begins three weeks "e'
and the interval viii be devoted to a series o. ~
tertalnments in the suburbs. Among the featureS
OF the programme IS the bah IN AID OF the Va
sau County Hospital. the Fair Grouhos a.
MineoIa Long Island on Friday next. with MIS-
Harry Payne whitney. Mrs. Payne whitney MIs
James A. Burden. jr. Mrs Charles Steeie, NIs
Sidney Dillon Ripley Mrs. Robert Bacon ana MiS
Edwin d. Morgan as patronesSes- On hIiu@y
tbe following week Tuxedo Will have it's annual
Halloween dance at the clubhouse. when Is az
ways made the occasion OF great deal OF eh's'-
tanning at the various villas and cottages Ia thS
Park, and draws a large number OF guests HOlH
town. all interested in the first appearance OF tne
dehu.antss of the season Mrs Harry Payhe
whitney. Mrs Edwin D. Morgan and MIS- Gar
ence H Mackay are also arranging 20 give NaIeeS
at their country places on Long Island Whie VI ,
Charles Steele has issued invitations for an sfair
~ This kind on November "a az her country home
In westbury for her daughter. Eleanor VINO y
coming out this winter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17
aesp1lnrk DuiIn GlribmaG

SATURDAY, OCTOBER IL. 1909
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17

Monsignor Lavelle will ofaciats at the wedding
Of Miss Maria de Acosta 20 Andrew Robson Sar-
gent on Saturday. November 6, at the Madison
nue. home Of her widowed mother, Mrs Ricardo dc
Acosta. Miss Angela and Miss Mercedes De AcoSte
who have not yet made their debut. will act as
bridesmaids TO their sister whose two married
sisters. Mrs Philip Lydig and Mrs. Oren Root will
be present as well as Mrs. Nathaniel Bowditch
Potter a sister OF the bridegroom. After their
marriage the newly married couple will make their
home in Brookline. Mass. where Mr. Sargent. who
is architect. Is building house according to his
own designs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17

AS a general rule the New York season opens
eoIncidently with the annual horse show at Madi-
son s1unre Garden namely. on Monday. NOVEMBER
8: but this year there is a slight change. Inc
season will be inaugurated on the previous satur-
day November s. with the opening Of the Ne"
Theatre. Admittsnce that day Will be oy IN
vitation The afternoon will be devoted to a re-
cetfon OF the guests and 70 the inspection OF this
new temple OF dramatic and lyric art In the even
ing there win he a dress rehearsal Of Antony
and Cleopatra in which z. Fl. Sothern and Juiia
MarIowe will appear. and which VIII be presented
at the first public performance on the following
Monday night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17

Miss Eleanor whitrfdge has selected Tuesday.
November 1s. for the date Of her marriage 70
Charles z Gresnough in Grace Church. and the
following day Beatrice Benjamin will be married
in ST. Thomas's Church to Alexander Dallas Bache
Pratt whose sisters. Miss Constance and Miss
Beatrice Pratt will be among the bridesmaids. The
bride is granddaughter Of the late Henry H.
Rogers and daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Evarts Benjamin.