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The Washington herald., 1909-05-09
SITTER THAN THE OLD.
Revision VIII Make All Duties
Higher Than Before.


Higher Than Before.
Frovr The Philadelphia Pzbllc Ledge.
Those who were shocked 70 find mat
most OF the reductions os duties which
appeared in the Payne bin have van
quished srom the Aldrich bin VIII have
stll -ncTe difficulty n tracing the ex-
pected revision downward" IN Mr. AID
richs new maximum and minimum"
amendment
The Payne BIZ established the duties
mentioned IN the schedules as the nor
nal OF standard rates. 70 which the
President was 10 be authorized 20 add
. per cent upon innpOrtations from any
country that Disseminated against In
portstions from the United States. Under
the Aldrich system this maximum IS 70
be the normal rate. from which conces-
si0ns may be made where there IS no
discrimination shown
These may be considered two ways
OF reaching the same result. and the
choice between them IS a matter OF COM
mercial diplomacy. An offer of colces-
sions IS thought to be preferable 70
threat OF reprisals. The fact remains
that the actual tariff OF duties estab-
ushed by law VIII be = per cent IN ex-
cess of the revised schedules. When
to this IS added the new provision for
valuation, those who have objected 10
any reduction Of the Dingley rates
ought 70 be content This viii be a
sitter tariff than the old
The President is 20 have some vague
kind OF board to assist him in deciding
when the minimum rates shall apply,
but advocates Of the tariS commission
viii probably regard this as another OF
Mr.. AIdrIch's gold bricks
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09
Maximum and Minimum.

Fro1a the Springfield Republican.
II is an extraordinary proposal with
q high tariff extremist in the Presidential
chair 10 what lengths might not this
power be carrfS3 on behalf OF extra pro-
lection. piled on top of extreme protec-
ton. FOR special interests? Even with
moderation in the execution Of these pro-
visions. the general terms are 50 extreme
as 20 arouse international antagonisms
and possibly provoke a greater war OF
tariff reprisals than the world has vet
known. Where now reposes the promised
scheme Of downward revision? Some mis-
trusted souls ventured the prediction last
election that II the Republican party won.
It's measure Of promised tariff reform
would rest upon the Dingley rates for
a minimum, with new hlgh levels OF
customs taxes FOR maximum. But who
ventured 20 predict that higher even than
the Dingley rates would form the mini
mum. with . Per cent additional for a
maximum? Yet 10 just this extremity
is tariff revision now going at Washing
ton Il is for the newly-elected Presi-
dent OF the United States, under q sol
emn pledge to the people for honest
downward revision, TO determine wheth-
er such. betrayal Of his cause as this
IS 20 be carried into execution.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09
PRESERVING WATER POWER.
Public Rights Protected Within
Limits of Public Domain.
Foz TIE Chicsgo New'

Fro-- TIE ChiczEo Nezs
Much disquiet has been caused b. re
ports that President Taft was developing
lukewarrn attitude toward the eonser-
walton policy which was q striking fsa-
ture Of the administration Of his pred
ecessor. Certain acts OF the present ad-
ministration gave color 10 these reports
i IS gratifying 20 see g return TO the
Roosevelt policy in this respecs. II there
ever was q disposition 10 depart from Z.
Under the direction OF President Roose-
welt government land embracing valuable
water-power sites was withdrawn from
entry. Secretary BalInger. OF the Interior
Department. recently restored much OF
this land TO entry. Now smother order
has been Issued BY which lands IN Utah.
wyoming, Montana. Idaho, and Oregon
containing water-pOwer sites are 20 be
retained by the government. az least IN
I'll satisfactory provision has been made
for preserving public rights in the water
power. Il IS declared 70 be the purpose
o. the administration TO prevent these
natural resources from passing under the
control Of monopolistic OF speculative in
teTests.'' and to secure the development
and utilization OF these resources IN
ways 10 bring the greatest benefit TO the
public.
The nation should show more wisdom in
dealing with the water-power question
than Il has manifested with reference 10
control OF the great coal deposits, which
originally were the property OF the gov
eminent
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09
Henry W LnnofeIlnur.

After a dozen years Of faithful labor on
the part OF public-spIrited citizens. a mon
ument has at last been dedicated IN the
nations Capital TO an American poet
one Of the few memorials here to other
than military OF naval heroes. Our city
abounds with men on horseback. with
reminders Of warlIke prowess: but scarce
are the monuments TO Americans who at
tained eninenee in science. literature, art,
or industry. Il may be hoped that with
the unveiling OF the LongfeIIow and shep-
herd statues, and with the erection Of a
suitable remembrance TO rEnfant, we
may enter upon A new era with respect
to the oommemoration Of all that is best
in our national life Even most Of our
great statesmen have been strangely
neglected or have the raTfunctory glory
of bust in Statuary Hall. Some one
has suggested punching the lot on single
avenue, but We may We'll pray to be de-
livered from any such wholesale celebra-
ton OF fame Surely a discriminating Sc
lection could be made from the names CT
our famous men. so that our sculptured
memorials would be fairly representative
OF the varied elements of our national
greatness
In the Longfeliow memorial the artist
has happily caught the spirit Of his sub
ject conveying. as Hamilton ". Mabie
neatly said. the impression Of personal
ity and Of a poet. The personal character
Of the poet was dwelt upon by all the
speakers at the unveIling ceremonies as
worthy Of particular remembrance in
these materialistle days. He belonged 20
another age OF our history. yet there is
IN his life and work that which appeals
to the better side OF to-day. Mr. Mabie
has inclusively analyzed the poets mes
sage:
''LongfeloE-s EoTk Is saturated With The quality
o. his people IN Their Dew fed Of EXPANSION. His
freedom from the sophs,ication Of a more ex-
perieueed oountry; bis simplicity. due IN largs
MEASURE to the sbsence Of social seiconsciOusuezs
his Tranquil sud dsspseatet optimism, which Is
the etauence q AZ unezhzusted sol bis hsPpy and
confident expectation. born q a scuse q tre-
mendous natcnsl vitality; bis love o. simple thinSs
tn normal relations 70 Euld-Eids interests ci the
mind: his ovuzgs i interpreting thoss deeIer
e1psne1ces which c7ftSnen vh0 know AT but Do
%; know LIE cAn oommouplscs; the unaffected
and beautiful democracy Of his spirt-these are
ths delcsts flowers os our New World. and as
much Tzrt of L as is stretches q wilderness
ard the coutinsnfal ron Of its rvss Loagfel-
lows Amerianiza Eesdss IN quality. not n nag
nitude: II the spirit rot n the s7serh-
Prof. Bliss Perry saw In LongfellOw's
verse the heart OF the immigrant, 70
whom the feel OF the American spirit is
possibly more intense than # IS TO those
20 the manner born He thought II pos
sible that in years to come LongfeIlow
might be recognized as the national poet
OF the new America Certain It is that no
native poet OF our generation rises to the
heights OF our nationality. OF celebrates
IN song the aspirations and traditions and
moving impulses OF our people. For true
Anaerieanism We must stin go back 20
the fathers in verse as in ststecraft-
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09
Twe Nsral BiIIets Vel FiIIed.

The selection OF Rear Admiral ". P.
Potter. Z s y, for duty as chief of
the Bureau Of Navigation viii be in
dorsed BY the numerous friends OF that
officer In and out Of the naval service.
No oficer is better qualified 10 assume
charge OF the bureau in the Navy De-
partmeut which has TO do with personnel
and ships than is Rear Admiral Potter.
who was formerly on duty here as as
sistant chief Of that branch. and who
lately has been in command Of one Of the
divisions Of the Atlantic feet. He is an
ofieer who Is thoroughly familiar with
the qualifications OF his associates. and
VIII prove OF great value to the new
Secretary OF the Navy in matters OF ad-
miEistration involving the detail of Of
6cers to duty and the distribution OF
ships TO stations. He succeeds Rear Ad-
miTai J. c. Pillsbury who has been re-
tired under operation OF law. and tire Incl
dent Is IN the line OF the commen5sble
policy s5enr.ed By President Taft TO as
sign to important naval duty only those
officers Of the active list who may be con
sidered as thoroughly IN touch with naval
work. OF course. It is not possible to
u1faiiingiy adhere 70 any such rule. since
there are retired officers who are OF value
By virtue Of their technical qualifications
and experience IN ons OF another ca.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09
Politics and the Tariff.

Errsn the Boston Eszd-
One good thing has come from al this
preteDse at reform In every portion OF
the country business men who are af-
fronted by the habit Of making the tar
II the football OF conteading political
teams, demand the establishment OF a
tariff bureau free from partisan Intrigue
Il is from that direction that reform
must come. The Senate proposal for 3
tariff bureau OF commission is only an
other preposterous humbUg. for IL would
mean a political body dominated by par
tsanship. The business men OF the
United States are waking I'd TO the folly
OF the practice which they have so long
supported. a practice which periodically
places them. their enterprises. and their
employees, at the mercy Of political lead
eTs who play the game for the sake OF
personal and partisan supremacy. The
sympathy Of the country is not now with
Congress. The Congress IS blind II II
does not see the signs, foolhardy II, see
ing them. It heeds them not
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09
RELATIONS WITH CANADA.
AIdrieh Policy wouId Tend to In
crease Foreign Tariffs.
I'rnn - Tnrnnto 81.

From the TcTout0 Star
The United States Senate. which now
has the Payne tariff bill under consldera-
ton. is endeavoring TO largely undo the
work the House OF Representatives
has done IN the direction OF. reduced pro
lection. The Is per cent duty on hides,
which the House had struck OF. has
been restored by the Senate: the duty on
barley, reduced by the House from 30 10
IS cents Per bushei. has been put up 10
the old figure BY the upper chamber;
iron ore. which the House put on the
free list the Senate proposed to tax al
, cents per ton, only - cents less than It
was under the Dingley law; coal in
which reciprocal free trade was proposed,
IS placed again on the dutiabie list. and
even the lumber schedules are restored
to near the Dingley level. Unless the
House, in conference with the senate.
can induce a more liberal attitude or the
part Of the latter. or failing. some result
from the recent reciprocity conference. AZ
Detroit. it looks as Il the new tariff. IN
stead OF being a movement toward freer
trade. may. with its maximum, as well
as minimum. schedules, be in the direc-
ton Of increased protection.
II such result does occur. IL viii be
unfortunate, both from a United States
and a Canadian standpoint. and especially
unwise from a United States standpo. Mt.
Il viii be unfortunate in that It viii en-
courage those who are always ciamOring
for higher protection in this country.
more particularly as against the United
States. and viii thus have a tendency TO
drive apart where there should be q
drawing together II viii be unwisa.
from United States standpoint, since Il
viii tend toward the sealing I'D a most
Important outlet for products OF Ameri-
can Industry that might be so easily open
ed By other means. II the United States
markets were freely opened 10 Canadian
cattle and other live stock. a situation
would be created that must ueSr.lt n
corresponding opening OF the Canadian
market to American manufactured goods.
Canadian 6royers and Canadian farmers
would, Under the conditions stated, 20 10
Chicago. 70 Buffalo. and TO Boston with
the products Of their focks and herds.
and they would see there many articles
boots and shoes. stoves, agricultural i'm
plements, and flrniture-whlch. but for
the Canadian duty, they could with ad
vantage bring home In return The re-
suit would be irresistible pressure upon
the Canadian government for a reduction
OF duties on American imports sufficient
to permit Of profitable trading both ways.
Then. instead Of Two streams Of trade be
Ing compelled as now 70 fiOw side by side
from East 10 West, q distance OF 4.ooo
miles. because Of artificial distractions.
there would b free flow backward and
forward wherever natural conditions were
such as 70 make interchange profitable.
and beaefcent commerce and the cause
Of coed neishborhood would both be sd-
vaneed By the situation created.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09
Government CemeterIes.

From the Boston Globe
The government Of the United States
has established cemeteries IN various
parts OF the country for the burial OF
men who has died In the military and
ravaI service. There are eighty-two OF
these burial places scattered throughout
twenty-one States Of the Union. princI-
paTy in the South. Eleven OF these GEM
eterieS contain over 1890 graves each.
The Gettysburg Cemetery, although one
OF the smallest, is famous as having been
dedicated by President Lincoln IN 1853
About $500 soldiers are buried there. In
1872 It passed under the control OF the
United States government.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09
Man aad His Clothes.

We sometimes think that. after al.
man. despite his critical eye in respect
Of woman's attire. has not much to his
credit along the same line toward which
he may righteously point with pride.
Man makes merry In contemplation OF
woman's outlandish hats: he wakes gay
whenever he thinks upon her directolre
gown; her high and funny collars arouse
much nirth within him, snd her coy and
fetching pink ribbons, but half concealed
beneath peek-a-boo shirt waists. tickle his
funny bone immensely. And so man re-
solves himself into q jokesnlith. and
many the quip and jest he frames anent
woman and her sartoriaI wiles. An
amusing animal is man. He used 10 guf-
fsw in this same fashion at woman and
her hustle. her big sleeves. her hoop
skirts. and her criaOline. in days agone.
From the time when the recollection Of
man ruHneth not to the contrary. these
things have been sources OF abundant
and excessive hilarity. Ha, Ha, He, He,
Foolish woman. and her curious clothes
says man.
Wen. now. let Us take a look al man.
There he goes. Is not that little green
hat he wears fetching? That IS his latest
fad. and Il has extended to his coat
that greenland his shirt. and tie. and
trousers. Heavens, His socks and shoes
even have turned green. See how the
pockets Of that coat are cut; and the
queer little bands about his cuffs. Do
these things strike him as funny? No,
al al, Man thinks he looks great in that
green garb- The goats and cows do not
try 10 chew him I'D. because there are
no goats and COWS around the streets 10
get at him; and the horses have nearly
ali turned 10 automobiles and do not
bite
Let Us see about man few years back.
Do you remember when he wore a sash
Of many colOrs, and thought It beautiful?
And then his erstwhile hat-bands Dost
recall that gorgeous affair? Take him in
his glad rags" Of this time, no less than
yesteryear. Did ever woman wear any
thing more freakishly patterned than his
full-dress coat? Never, Not since The
days Of Adam-and she never viii. The
utmost effort Of her remarkable ingenu-
ity is unequal TO it. And his plug hat.
We draw the veil! When you come right
down to the truth. no Merry Widow"
was ever crazier In design than mans
best unday-go-to-meeting Id,
Still, We are not hammering man. He
has the right to enjoy himself. and wear
what he pleases; and If he pleases to
wear fantastic toys. far be it from us
10 say him nay. It IS only that man
exciteS our sense Of humor when he
snickers at woman and her duds. the
while he lays the Aattering unction 10
his soul that all he does is quite the
exact and proper thing, and most seasi-
bly, TO be approved. Man is all right
on an average he is a good feIlow-but
at tines his get-up is quite as grotesque
as ever woman dared to wear. And
ofttines We suspect that Solomon in all
his glory was not arrayed as either one
Of these.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09
To RETURN.

Love ne now. aad love ne AZ
Life IS but . passing day
fBut the day IS stiu -eborn.l
LcFe me noE. sad iOTe ne az,
Wber al lives have passed away
On some fair Eternal Mo-ni
stiL I pass. ard thou dos, pass,
Like the Tsindrups on the glass.
SHARED between the Sm and Etndi
Thou and I. Ee onward pass
To returni-5ut We, alas,
How shall We each other fndf
Eh5a aud Ito come again
Shah NJ day be on the Bsns
When thy day Is only y0ung!
ThOu and Ito cone again.
BIT stall one lsnd held Is tEainy
Wit Aou even speak ny touSuef
Thou and Ito cone and 20,
Know each cther-or net know,
Flung togsshsT-fung apart!
Thou and Ito oons ard 20.
Life. Ike leaves. behind Us ssrow-
Shall ! ind thee where thou arti
We shall psss-shaH ws rctr-ug
Shah TIE so1l its oza discern
Whe1 The E-T-izd Igss are fsds
We sssu pass Ere We rstun.
oh, 70 set soue lamp 70 .bua
~ On tEsS din sFaSs wsfncsss tz1dl
-E11th 4. I1ccsss - H<17efs Bzzsz. ,
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09

pacity. for the most part advisory. IN
such bureau as that having to do with
officers and ships there can be no Ques-
ton that an active officer VIII prove
more satisfactory than one Of the retired
list
The commentator which attaches to
the detail OF Rear Admiral Potter 70 duty
in the Navy Department may with equal
justification be applied to the designation
of Capt J. N sBowyer. [. s n. now in
Of the I. s. S. Connecticut, as
superintendent OF the Naval Academy. He
succeeds there Capt c. J. Badger. I. S.
y. who has been one Of the best heads
the Naval Academy has had in many
years. The selection Of Capt. Bowyer.
therefore. IS an assurance to those in
terested in the welfars Of the institution
that it viii remain under intelligent and
discriminating control.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09
Caring for Depsndent..

From TIRE Pittsburg Pest
Among the problems IN which socl-
ologists and charity workers are deeply
interested, the care OF dependent chill
dren holds an important place. And
there is none TO which united effort can
be better exercised for good Under
modern conditions OF life, especially IN
congested districts, it Is inevitable that
hundreds Of future citizens shall be left
orphaned and without means Of liveli-
hood. Society owes It to these to provide
that they shah be reared under the best
possible influences
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09
Friendly Relations with Canads.

Gov Johnson. OF Minnesota. has re-
Gently predicted that in the not distant
future a strong leader viii arise in the
vast Northwestern territory OF this con-
tinent who viii claim for this great land.
which Is so closely bound by its physical
snd climatic conditions. its similarity Of
products and its kindred races and Ian
guage, a unity Of progress and purpose
which win brush aside the political and
territorial barriers at present existing be
tween the Canadian provinces and our
great Northwestern States.
Reciprocity with our contiguous neigh
bors Is no unpopular measure; and even
Il we do not go so far as 10 see in the
future the whole Of the North American
under one flag. we are glad to
welcome the vision OF Gov. Johnson.
which means much for the progress and
upbuilding Of both nations. In this con-
nection. II is interesting to notice that
the geological survey Of the Dominion
or Canada has recently made a request
that our Department OF the Interior at
Washington, through the United States
Geological Survey. should detail one Of
our experts TO assist Canada in perfect
ing the organization OF its topographic
map work and TO explain the practical
field methods employed In this country.
We have no doubt that Mr. Chapman.
who has already left Washington for this
purpose. viii bring back TO our Survey
much valued information regarding the
Canadian methods. and we are glad TO
report this indication Of international fel-
lowship and comfy.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09
Curb Reckless Chauneurs.
Frun he New York THIN.


automobiles are a necessity OF modern
life. and their general use ought 10 be
encouraged, bur there is no reason why
they should not be used with due regard
20 the rights OF nonusers, who are an
overwhelming majority Of the public
Those who have at heart the progress OF
automObiiing as an industry, q sport, or
a means Of transportation VIII fnd i 20
their interest 70 suppress the many reck-
less drivers who bring their own occu-
patton into dlsrepute
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09
Plenty OF Material.

Eru1 the Brooklyn Eage
Seven Dreadnoughts are Austria's con-
ttibution to the peace of the worl1 When
the time comes that the sword shall be
beaten into the pruning hook. what a lot
OF raw material the nsvies viii supply.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09
FIatterine the Kings.

Prom TIE ChiGgo Inter ocesn.
When Miss Wright says that the kings
she has net are just Ike other nice,
well-bred. agreeable people" she. Of
course, refers to the American men she
knows at home The kings should feel
very much compIiEented-
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09
aIr. Fairbanks IN Japan.

From the St Louis Pos--Dis7ateh.
AS an unofficial representative ef Amer
lean courtesy and good sense, Mr. Fair
banks is sure TO make good impression
on the japanese, who have heard TOO
much Of the noisy jingoism and riousm
Of some Of our people
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09
Great International auestIoa,

From the Philadslphis Inquire.
The greatest international question at
present Is whether Secretary wilson or
President Diaz viii survive longer IN
Office.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09

The ex-sublime Abdul Hamid should be
optimistic and figure II this way: Whereas
adversely al this time viii enable the
ordinary man 20 save the price Of one
waste basket for one wife only. II will
enable his ex-majesty TO save the price Of
eleven
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09

Capt Hobson's remark. I'VE must not
think OF war with Japen," has Travelled
far and wide The consensus Of opinion
seems to be that all talk of such war is
thoughtless.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09

Alr- Winston Churchill says "a aercs
and stern glance VIII nearly always cause
the average African lion 20 sink away
The colonel has found that quite effective
with malefactors and undesirables-
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09

In Norfolk. IN Norfolk, in Norfolk. by
the sea, there's weeping, and there's
wailing-folks are sad as they can be.
The gun that boomed the nightfall and
spoke the dawning day is wrapped in
somber silence. and the very deuce's to
pay!
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09

The oyster should not be taken as =
joke" says writer. The oyster is usu-
ally taken very solemnly and seriously
II is only when we get along TO the
RoQuefort and water crackers that things
begin TO seem real funny
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09

We are reading a good deal In the
newspapers these piping times Of Wick
ersham's policy, Wilson'S policy" Ma
gel's policy and so on. Evidently, a
season OF "our policies" is to succeed the
late era Of my policies"
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09

The truth Of the matter Is, the one man
in this country probably worrying the
least concerning the passage OF the tariff
bill is. Nelson ". AIdrich.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09
30 PuzrIe nf AH.

Fsum TIE Rochester Herald
In 1907 sugar paid s6oa0eoo6 in duties
10 the government IN the same E5s.e it
cost rne CONSUMERS SlGS oo0oo0 = ext a
Puzzis; SVaozzs0ez 600
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09

q" There have been more fool kings
than fool queens in this world says the
Washington Herald Yes. but IL was the
queens that turned the kings heads
chiefly" notes the Macon News Adams
snug and self-satisaed old excuse again
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09

In writing Up the story Of that glass
factory's failure. We trust all well-regu-
lated Ohio papers referred 10 II as "a
glass crash
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09
If sares FirnrInr

r. tie New T0zk PrsS
A great help to a woman IN fadizg
ner bank Shaianoe kisk to 4 wait fors the
notice -tnstsherz accos,ntss Is eFdysYyn.