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Neutrali1a:iOn of the Canal.

In an article appearing in a recent num-
Der Of the American Journal OF Inter-
national Law, Gen. Peter c. Hains en-
deavors to maintain the thesis that the
naturalization Of the Panama Canal, 70
which we are obligated IN general terms
BY the Hay-Pauncefote treaty, imposes
on the United States an inferential and
correlative obligation to abstain from the
erection OF fortihcations for its defense.
AS the General stan OF the army is
understood to have recommended the ex-
penditure OF 100000 on canal fortiaea-
tions, It IS pertinent 70 inquire what
basis there is for the assumption that
we have a right TO fortify the canal,
and whether there is any valid ground
for the inference drawn by Gen. Hams
from the terms of the Hay-Pauncefote
treaty.
II is undisputed that the Hay-Paunce-
fote treaty does not specifically forbid
the United States to fortify the canal.
nor does It require US to keep the canal
open in time OF war. as IN time OF peace.
Thus two conditions Of perfect neutrality
are left inchoate and underlined by the
treaty. AS we are the sole guarantors OF
neutrality, the exact brand of that COM
modify which we shall serve up to our
international friends will be determined
by ourselves, so far as may be con-
formable with our convention with Great
Britain. Gen. Helms argues that forti-
hcation and neutrality are Incompatible
that the Hay-Pauncefote treaty neutral.
ICES the canal. and hence that we are
legally and morally bound not TO con-
struct canal fortiAcations. This argument
hinges upon the meaning OF the word
naturalization" Gen. Hains attaches
to II the broad sense in which it has
come 70 be understood in international
law. but II is evident, from what We
have already said about the terms OF the
Hay-Pcuncefote treaty. that the neutral
ization actually established by thai
treaty. no matter what may have beer
the intention OF its trainers, depend,
largely upon the Interpretation which
may be placed upon the treaty by thu.
government
That Interpretation is that the canal Is
an exclusively American appanage. though
open to all nations on even terms save In
me event OF war with the United States;
and that as a part o. the national de.
lenses it may be fortified auA employed
for military purposes. In other words
he neutrality guaranteed by US does no,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30
SAN FRANCISCO ON TRIAL.
Francis J. Heney Not the Defendant,
Others Are.

others Are.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
For several years the graft cases in
san Francisco have been much in the
public eye. largely through the efforts
Of Francis J. Heney. assistant district
attorney OF the city. who had formerly
been so prominent in the land fraud
cases. and who was loaned" by Presi-
dent Roosevelt to the good people OF
the Golden Gate 10 put a lot OF people
In jail Heney is already a national
figure. He has been written up IN all
the newspapers and magazines IN the
country. He has had more brass bands
following him than any man in the
country outside OF Washington. He has
succeeded in convicting a lot OF people.
but none. so far as we know, are IN
jail Out there technicalities are always
at hand TO let the man OF ingenuity and
influence escape.
1t viii be remembered that the latest
important case was when Heney tried 10
convict Patrick Calhoun. president OF the
local traction company. OF bribery in the
matter OF a franchise. In that trial.
which lasted six months, aside from pre-
liminaries. many astounding revelations
were made. Out there the law seems 10
be useful only when you can't use force
Of your own. In any event. all sorts OF
things were done on both sides. but Cal
houn escaped conviction. Now he moves
to have Heney put out OF Office on the
ground that he is acting contrary to
the constitution Of the State OF Califor-
MA
It doesn't make any difference what
sort OF man Heney is. The point IS
that he is not on trial and the others
are. We can stand all Of this sort OF
thing that the people Of san francisco
are willing to bear. but are unmoved by
the sort Of Calhoun vindication sent &c
Us. It IS wholly immaterial.
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FRIDAY. JULY 80. 1909
LET YOUR PAPER FOLLOW YOU.

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months. Change OF address will be
made as frequently as desired; no
tees OF such change should give
both the old and new address.
Notify your carrier or newsdealer
or telephone direct TO The Wash
ington Herald. ia 18th st. NV. The
subscription rate is the same out
OF town as in the city.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30
THE AUGUST SEA.

Oh. the humble. humble. humble
Where the brcakcrs crash and crumble.
Where the clouds are on the tumble
And the suns as bold as brass;
Where the sand and surf 5 a-linble,
Where the waves start all a-humble,
Then come racing with a rumble
Prom the sea Of sapphire glass
Oh. the lifting. lifting. lifting.
OF the curling foam that's shifting
And the distant white-winged drifting
OF the yachts across the bay;
And THE blood-wnrm sand a-shifting
And IN tiny mountains rifting,
And the sunshine gone a-gifting.
Quivering diamonds on the spray.
Oh, the sounding, sounding. sounding.
OF the httle breozes grounding.
And their sudden upward bounding
Like young hocnds across the sand;
And the greenish seawecds mounding.
And with tingling scents surrounding
Every wave that comes In pounding
Heavy secrets 10 the land
Oh, tho falling. falling. falling.
OF the shadows half appalling,
And the voice o. dusk a-calling
Like a shipWreckod ghost and pale;
And the sun from golden Waliing
Flags Of crimson downward hauling.
Then tho hand q night a-ahaWiing.
Darkencd fringe on every sail
ARCHIBALD Sullivan, in Smart Sc
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30

It seems that Miss Wright was so busy
inspecting her brothers aeroplane the
other day that she did not notice the
President OF the United States. who was
inspecting it also, and only saluted him
after he had asked. why. don't you re
member me?" She appears 10 be the
sister OF her brothers. all right
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30

A higher critic" says the Bible is
not Up to date" sim. It was here a long
time before this party bespangled the
earth, and we apprehend II will be here
long after he has shufled of this mortal
coil and departed for that undiscovered
country from whose bourn no traveller
returns"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
NO RESCUE.

She sank four times. but no one came
To rescue her.
And that was certainly a shame,
We must aver.
A rescue would have easy been.
A casual peep
Disclosed the water she was In
Was not so deep.
No youth arrived although she sank
Some six times more.
And so she left the ocean bank
And went ashore.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30
In the City ONCE.

From London Opinion.
Did you write this report on my lee
turc, The Curse Of Whisky?"
Eyes. madam"
Then kindly explain what you mean
by saying. The lecturer was evidently
fun oC her subject
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30
The Six Best.

From Puck.
Summer Boarder Dust arrived from
Boston)-What are the six best sellers in
tris localt.!
Far.eer Stubblegrass-rnat depends on
whether yo1 want to store pertaters or
elder in EN-.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30
For the HnIf-dolInr People.

From the New York American.
One thousand dollars a volume for a
set OF Dickensi To the true Dickens lover
the best sight in the world IS a broken
backed. battered, tattered. dog-eared and
thumb-marked David COpperfeld"
Away with your thousand dollars Dick
ems was made for the half-dollar people.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30
The Speaker speechIeHs.

From the Boston Journal
No Uncle Joe Cannon wiz not speak at Chau-
tguoua. In view Of what the insurgents are doing
TO his feelings. he dare not trust himself
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30

II any one in this world can prove that
the Democrats are united and harmoni-
GUS. and do it in a thoroughly gentle
kindly. and benevolent fashion, Senator
Culberson is that party. unquestonably
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30

How about the man from a pennant-
losing town who is forever explaining
about the tough luck the team has hadT'
inquiries the New York Mail We Wash
ingtonlans do not know how about him.
How about him, anyway?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30
Regulating ChauReurs.

The problem OF the reckless chauffeur
is as distressing to the owners OF auto
mobiles as 70 those who walk In urban
highways. II IS the president OF the
Camden Motor Club. In New Jersey. who
suggests that Bertillon measurements
and photographs be taken Of chauffeurs
proved to be careless Of life and safety
He points out that after serious or fatal
accidents, these drivers disappear and
and soon find employment in other To-
cal.ties. II is suggested that the photo
graphs OF all chauffeurs. good as well as
bad. be fled with municipal and State
authorities. In Europe, the chauffeur is
required 70 prove his ability 70 control
his machine before permitting him 10 run
IL through open streets and highways.
BY any fair test how large a percentage
Of the men who hold IN their hands the
lives OF employers and their families and
OF the public would not thus be found
Incompetent? Possibly the remedy may
be found IN regulating the granting OF
licenses.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger
Collector Loeb announces that tho customs Of the
port Of New York shall longer "kow-tow 70 the
rich j. Is only fair that at one Of the gates Of
our great county all eomers shall Be treated alike
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30
shortage of white Paper,

From the New York Herald.
Consensus Of opinion OF the committee
OF the Actors Society forned TO read
plays is that SIX Out Of go are worth
trying cut It is now clear why there
Is shortage of white paper.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30

That Georgia Scion who introduced the
anti-ride-a-straddle bill for the benefit Of
womankind probably lacks a good deal
OF being the prize ass OF the legislative
outfit, however.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30
Knew His Book.

Son"
Yes. papa"
What's this I hear2 You say you
won't go 20 bed2"
Papa" replied the statesman's little
boy, IF you heard anything like that I
have been misQuoted."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30
PEOPLE AND THINGS.


$3.50
1t was reported to a recent meeting Of
the Massachusetts Board OF Health that
fifty nurses IN the General Hospital OF
that State had been inoculated against
typhoid fever. The surgeons in the Ma
rine Hospital In Boston had been re-
quested to inoculate the men on ships
against the disease. The operation does
not prevent the men from working, as
the quantity OF serum used Is less than
IN the British army. where it puts the
patient to bed. In the English and Ger
man armies the men are inoculated twice
within i've days, the effect lasting from
two 10 three years. 1t is believed that in
time many epidemic diseases will be re-
stricted by incubation. II is such invesu-
cations that show that the doctors are
awake to the Importance OF their science
wherever many are gathered together IN
peace or for war.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30

been found and taken in by Saturn,
says the St Louis Globe-Democrat.
Taken in by''-but. then. Saturn may be
a sort 81 celestial summer hotel keeper.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30

There have been brave men since Aga
nemnon. Senator Stone slapped Pull
man porter's face for insolence. Wonder
who will be the first man TO refuse that
same porter a tip.
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WORDS FOR PUBLIC MEN.

The President Knows Law.
From tho New York sun
The present President q the United States hap
pens 70 DO & lawyer Of ability and distinction
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30
when IT'S Difficult.

80 you think it's hard to determine
which IS the lesser Of two evilsy'
Yes; don't your"
mo; I usually have a much larger as
sortment 20 choose from"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30
DE. md UnforgettahIe.

From the Springfield Republican.
Something incredible occurred at the Wrishts
balloon shed. Miss Wright came in and did not
notice the President Until be asked: Don't you
remember met" The notion that anybody could
forget Mr.. Taft.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30

From the Boston Herald
II the President said. III be - if III be
sandbagged By them" the missing word must have
been 'pained-"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30

"a State which rests its greatness on
good cooking VIII never perish, says
the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Especially a
state Of matrimony.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30
All Dependn

Had any experience at poker?"
Some"
What's the most you ever saw in a
pot?"
'In real life or in poker story?'
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MIR. Payne Erhausts Surprise.

From the Richmond TimeSDispatch.
Nov that we have seen Serene Payne lighting
for lower duties. we absolutely defy the tariff to
surprise US any more.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30

Luther Burbank is trying to produce
"a watermelon with a handle TO IT," &C
cordlng 10 a contemporary. The average
colored brother will not be ever so re-
motely interested IN this; he asks moth
ing better than an empty bran sack and
fair 20 rniddling chance 70 make a
sure getaway.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30

A baseball fan advocates "a school for
umpires" Yes. indeed: and there ought
not 10 be any recesses, and all the pupils
should be made TO stay in regularly.
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For light summer reading. moreover.
Mr. Tawney is entirely justified in think
ing the Congressional Record quite as
nearly worth while as the Worlds Work
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30

That Portuguese prince who solemnly
''renounced' his vague pretensions TO the
Portuguese throne IN order that he may
marry an American heiress was decided
~ more amusing than convincing.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30

It becomes more and more evident daily
that the old administration Big Stick
has been laid aside in favor OF the new
administrations Olive Branch.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30

From tho Cleveland Plain Dealer
Be it said for Senator Dick that he fills a paVc
or two Of the Record every few days with tele-
grams from home.
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IAN Indiana woman wants a divorce
from her ninth husband" says the To-
ledo Blade, Any objection from the ninth
husband? The chair hears none.
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Democratic victories so far this session:
One baseball game; one properly humbled
Pullman porter
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Those Shameless Pennsylvanians.

From the New York Evening Post
The cynical indifference the shameless Pennsyl-
vanians have displayed IN the matter Of party
pledFcs aInost passes belief
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NIr. AIdrfch,S Creat Loas


From the Virginian-Pilot.
It Is ssid that Senator Aldrieh never reads the
newspapers
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A Surprising Alderman.

A New York alderman and contractor,
George c. Morrison. distinguishes him
self from most politicians in that city by
announcing that he is disguised with
politics, and that as soon as his term
expires he intends 20 devote himself 20
business. It Is in the nature Of news 10
learn that the position OF an alderman in
the great metropolis IS not one Of bust
ness that has been assumed az times 20
be profitable. The inference is that here
IS a different kind Of alderman. But as a
contractor he may have acquired the
knowledge that there are two sides 70
every bargain. However, he may have
discovered some branch OF the contract
ing business that does not need a sub
teraneous connection with the legislative
branch OF the municipal government.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30

Miss Ida Tarbell has been created a
doctor OF literature" Mr.. Rockefeller.
doubtless, does not know what that means
for him, but, even more doubtless. he
suspects Il IS something uncomfortable.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30

The time seems altogether ripe for an
other explosion in tho neighborhood OF
the Hon. "Jen' Davis, although, Of
course, there IS no necessity for st what
ever.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30

Being King OF Spain nowadays must
be about as uncomfortable as anything
you could think OF.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30

Tom Watson swatted his Pullman por-
ter with a dress-suit case. However. Tom
IS red-hcSded
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we need a new religion" says DR..
Eliot Why not revive the old one? A
whole lot OF people will not know It
lent new.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30

"AH smuggIers look alike to me- says
Mr.. Loeb. Mr. Loeb shows no inclina-
ton to forget his Washington training
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30

80 you claim woman can't tell a
funny story?"
mo; a woman gets of a joke like she
gets of a trolley car"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30
saEesnnuship.

'Drunlners used TO sell goods by telling
funny stories. But everything IS strictly
businesslike these days"
Yes remarked the travelling sales
man; I'VE listen to EN- now"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30

The Macon Telegraph introduces US TO
a Dixie statesman named 'Whooper
Alexander" The gentle reader viii not.
OF course. be surprised 20 learn that
'"Vhooper" is a shouting prohibltionist
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30

Senator Stones slap appears to have
been heard pretty much all around the
world.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30

Apparently. the verdict in the Sutton
case will be that the deceased com
mitted suicide. but did not intend to. ex-
actly
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30

The doctors tell US laziness is a dis
ease produced by the hook-worm. All
right, gentlemen; the hook for the hook
worm
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30

Father Brennan. the priest astroIoger
says he thinks Hslley's lost comet has
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30

Some fellows never win a dove,
We must confess,
Because they can't tell real love
From biliousness.
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DR.. EIiOts Religion.
From tie Norfolk Landmark
Is It DR.. Eliot's purpose to put Christi
anity also on the SHELF?
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Work Coz the sparrovE.

The English sparrow. originally I'M
ported TO destroy the white moth, progen-
itor OF the measuring worm. has now an
opportunity 20 prove its usefulness. The
return q the white moth heralds the re-
appearance OF the worm, whose presence
was universally pronounced a disgusting
nuisance. The purpose n life OF the
sparrow thus is again presented and the
talk OF DISCRIMINATING the sparrow has
suddenly ceased. The bird may now show
that Il can do something more than chat
ter at dawn and squabble during the day
The temperance OF the moth Is
parallel Of the proverb that when the
cats away the mouse VIII play. What
has become OF the outcry against the
sparrow because Il ravaged the straw
berry beds2 Perhaps the suggestion OF
tying the pussy amid the berries has
thus borne good rruit
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George W. Amber. Of Wilmington.
Del. who is at the National. speaking OF
highways, said last night that there
are several strong influences at work IN
the United States nowadays favoring
better roads. Some OF them ara practl-
cal continued Mr. Amber, Others are
more or less aesthetic. The automobile
enthusiast. the farmer seeking market.
the lover OF good horses have something
Of common interest when the question:
is one OF improved highways. Whatever
the individual reason for favoring such
projects. IL IS evident that many people
are thinking OF great roads as perma-
nent improvements Of the country.
"A New Jersey proposition is rather
startling. Il paints a picture Of a splen-
did roadway along the ocean front OF the
State from Sandy Hook 20 Cape Nay.
There are no serious engineering diff
culties Ii these days Of wonderful con-
struction The financial outlay would
not be Terrifying in an age Of large un-
dertakings. The holiness OF the plan
wins favor for H. The benefits 70 the
cities and towns along the line readily
appear. and the possibilities from the
standpoint Of the artistic are many. The
constant presence Of the ocean. the un-
ceasing attracuveness Of fine country
homes. the opportunities for the unusual
In bridge construction suggest themselves
az once
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-30

For Book Lovers.
There are LII books in the libraries
Of the District OF Columbia for each resi-
dent. but many Of these are in govern
ment departments. According to the
statistics OF the national bureau Of ed
cation. New England IS conspicuous In
the number OF Libraries Her States lead
the rest OF the country. except that
California Is ahead Of Rhode Island.
The former State has one library Tor
every 6.l02 persons, while in Rhode IS
land there is one for every $751; In the
number Of volumes per capita, however
the little State is ahead, having 20
volumes for each citizen. New Hamp-
shire, Massachusetts. and Connecticut
are ahead OF her in the order named, and
Maine. and Vermont follow.
Compliment 10 Regulars.
It is a timely tribute Of praise that the
local authorities OF Ashland, Nebr., have
paid 20 the men Of the Third Battalion,
Sixteenth Infantry. The mayor. at the
request OF the city government wrote:
Il desire 10 say word in behalf OF
Ashland and its citizens as 10 the reg
ular troops which have been camped on
the target range near here for the past
three months Regulars were an IN
known quality 10 all OF us.and IL must
be admitted that there was some anxiety
In certain quarters when Il was decided
TO send them here. Il IS my extreme
pleasure 70 assure YOU that not only
has this feeling vanished In every quar-
ter, but we have come 20 appreciate the
men and their conduct has been eXem-
plary In every way. They have been uni
versally courteous IN their intercourse
with the people OF this locality, and have
shown themselves 20 be gentlemen and
a credit 10 their uniforms and country.
Work for the Sparrow.
Tho Enrlish snarrow originally In