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New-York tribune., 1909-09-17
OPPOSITION TO 4 cENrRAL RANK

Opposition 10 the central bank pIan is mal,ino
Itself heard as it was inevitable that il sbonld :
for no one supposed that the plan IL Il were So.
riously proposed, would be universally accented
Dispatches from Chicago say that among the
bankers az the convention those represeDting
small institutions IN the interior are expressing
their objections 10 the proposal We have al
ready alluded 10 the probability that the na-
uonal banks in general would be found 90 be
one source Of opposition though there are
oouDtess 10 the country many enlightened bank
ers who Will contribute 20 the acceptance of the
proposed reform. For various reasons rhe hanks
are interested in preserving the situation nrac
IDEALLY az il is. The extent TO which bankers
were ready 70 90 In favor OF a change was
shown In their plan FOR currency reform adonted
several years ago. That was q mere nstch
work preserving all the faults Of the existing
system.
The recOrd Of American bankers In general nm
The currency question does not do them noucb
credit As a class. instead Of being leaders in
the dissemination of sound ideas. they have in
the past only with difficulty agreed upon a
makeshift programme. While there are among
them, especially among those Of the leading
cities, many men who comprehend the theory of
banking and finance, the average American
banker is simply business man. He knows
whose credit is good in his community and IN
what extent Il Is safe 20 discount a clients
paper, and IN general the practical details of
banking, but OF its principles he knows little or
nothing. Propose any other kind OF hanknota
than the familiar bond secured note. and ne ,s
al az sea. Suggest such an institution as n
central bank, aud a thousand doubts assail him.
especially If he comes from some country nlsee
u rhe West and is troubled by the sectional
DOGGY. Thanks 10 bankers Of the type Of the
present president Of the Bankers Association.
and us former presidents. Mr.. Forgan and Mr.
Hepburn there has been a steady growth I'm ip.
ielleenee regarding currency problems among
the.f associates, but the campaign of education
VII sflil have 70 be directed at the countrv
banker. and il Win have more difficulty IN reach
Ing him than IN reaching the general putIlc
With whom President Tafts words IN favor Of 4
central bank viii carry great weight
Other and more active opposition 70 the cen
iral bank Is Developing among those who have
Hitherto been advocates OF currency reform It's
friends have u the past stood together, what
New-York tribune., 1909-09-17

ever measure they favored, but the proposal of
the central bank plan splits them. Those op-
posed 90 it raise the objection that a central
bank is not adapted to a country OF such great
area as this: that a plan which gave to each
individual bank the privilege Of issuing notes
upon it's credit would better serve the needs of
the nation Politics. they say, will inevitably
dominate a central bank, and high finance
will make itself heard in its counsels. There
are unquestiOnably difficulties in the way of
central bank Mr. Taft did not ignore them in
his speech the other day, and Senator Aldrich is
not blind to them. But are there not greater
difficulties in the way Of any other solution of
the currency question?
If anything more than a makeshfft is TO he
adopted there must he central bank or the
individual national banks OF the country must
receive the privilege of Issuing notes upon their
credit somewhat after the manner provided for
in the Fowler bill last winter, or the country
must adopt the Canadian plan of branch bank
ing with each bank having the right of issue.
The Fowler plan would be rash experiment.
Nothing comparable with il exists anywhere
Nowhere in Europe would IL he seriously pro-
posed 10 trust the important function of note
issuing TO thousands of separate institutions,
most Of them in the hands of men who are not
bankers in any proper sense of The term. The
Canadian plan while il has obvious merits. is
impossible. The revolution which the substtu-
tion Of branch banks for the little local indie
pendent hanks of the country would entail is
inconceivable. Moreover. with either of these
systems high finance" through the control of
the greatest banks, would have its hand on the
currency issue. and if there were any national
regulation of it politics, too. might enter. The
difficulties that confront the central bank inhere
| in every other possible system and the others
present additional difficulties of their own.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-17
IN TIE sERKsHLREs.
TBy Telegraph 70 Tbs Trfbu,a I

iby Telegraph 70 The Tribune
Lencx, Sept. 16.-Niss Marion Burbank daueh.a.
Of General and Mrs James Burbank has VA,
the wOman's lawn tenris finals at the Pt.sNAid
Country Club, defeating Miss Mabel Choate. Miss
Carmen Martinez. Mrs. George De Gersdorf ap5
Miss Marie O. Kobbe in various sets
Mrs Henry W Bishop entertained al luncheon
TODAY for those playing in the lawn tennis tour
nament Miss Elinor Rodman. Miss Mabel Choate
Mrs Joseph II. Choate- jr-. ana Malcolm McBurney
were among the guests
Leroy Taylor and a party OF friends from New
York will make balloon flight from Pittsheld
on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert W Patterson have issued
invitations for luncheon for twenty tomorrow at
Blantyre
Mrs Charles Carroll Jackson has Mrs Osborne
Baker as her guest at the Club Cottage.
Mrs J. Andrews Swami, Of Newport and Mrs
W Roscoe Bonsal. OF New York are guests OF
Ms Frank K Sturgis Mrs Stursis will give \
reception for her guests to-rnorrow afternoon.
General and Mrs Alfred ". Bates are enter
tainirg Mr.. and Mrs. Mrs Alden A. Thorndize AZ
their Windsor villa
New-York tribune., 1909-09-17
CzAR's POWERS LIMITED.
Russia IS Fundamental Law Defines Sphere of
Parliament and Ruler

ST. Petersburg. Sept 1S-The constitutional con-
ict which nearly resulted in the retirement of the
Stolypin Cabinet last spring has been adjusted by
the publication OF Interpretation OF the funda-
mental laws definitely deinaiting the respective
spheres OF the Emperor and Parliament IN the
matter Of army and navy administration
The decree sets forth that all legislative ques-
tions concerning the organization Of the land and
forces Of the empire shall be subject TO the
immediate sanction OF the Emperor as supreme war
lord.
His majesty will pass also upon questions relat-
ing 20 the administration OF the army and navy in
cludng the estimates for the naval and military
departments. provided further appropriations
are entaied. But II fresh credits are necessary
the supplementary amounts must be applied for In
the usual legislative course. detailed statements
to the employment thereof being first submitted in
the budget
With regard to special military legislation only
such questions shall be dealt with in the ordinary
legislative course involve the amendment elabO-
ration abolition of existing laws come within
the sphere OF legislative questions affecting other
departments as we'll as the army and navy.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-17
MR.. WI BACK IN WASHINGTON
Regrets Recall and Hopes to Return to
America.

Washington, Sept. IS.-"I may come back here"
replied Mr. WI. the Chinese Minister, in a tone
indicating hopefulneSs when regret was expressed
TO him to-day his recall 70 china.
Following his return 20 Washington from Peru
Nr WU's first was call NJ. Adee. Acting
Secretary Of state. with whom he talked about
questions pending between the United States and
China. including the loan the Hankow Railroad.
which. however Mr. Wu said, settled 50 far
china was concerned
The minister sincerely regrets leaving the United
States but he says: Duty calls me. and 7 obey
I don't know what they have for me 20 do a.
home" he added they have not vet told ne" II
is generally believed that he is % complete the
codfcation OF the Chinese laws begun by him sew
eraI years ago.
The minister manifested his interest in every
thing. making Inquiries regarding Mr.. Crane. the
minister % China. appointed by President Taft
months ago. asking particularly about his per-
sonality. He noted with surprise the new addition
that has been built 10 the Presidents ofdces-
Pending the arrival of his successor early in the
winter Mr. Wa Will travel about the United states
He will 60 home by way OF Europe, proceeding
leisurey through the various capitals before begin
ming the long ride across Siberia
New-York tribune., 1909-09-17

lit may be declared by law. and if not so de-
cleared such Office shall be held during the
pleasure Of the authority making the appoint
''ment" The courts have held that the rule
applies to employees well as public officers.
Coordinate with this constitutional provision
is the constitutional establishment of the merit
system, and under it a law has been enacted
concerning all appointments and regulating the
removal of veterans and some others. 1t is Of
general application. and governs such appoint
ments and removals as are authorized by the
Public Service commissions law. The notion
r1lat the Civil Service law does not of necessity
and in full force apply to the staff of these
commissions is simply fancful.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-17
II nlnsenlents.


ACADEMY OF MCsIC-s-ATda
ALHANBRA-2-s-Naudevi eville.
1sTOR-s 1.-THE Man from Home.
BELASCO-s:lS-Is Mafrimony Faslureg
-IJOU-s .3O-A Gentleman from Mississippi
BROADWAT-S 1.-THE Midnight sons
CASINOS -S-lS-FiaVana.
CIRCLE-21b-sib-I Haytf
COLONIAI-2-S-Eaudevi
COMEDY-s .I5-The Melting Pot
BfTERfON-s:i5-The Flag Lieutenant
DALF'S-s: :3o-Billy
EDEN MUSEE-The World IN Wax.
EMPTRE-S:lS-JRck Straw
GAIETY-S:15-The Fortune Hunter.
GARRICK-S 30-Detective Sparkes
EACKETT-s:iS-Such a Little Queen
HAIMERSTEIN'S So IFS :15--Neudeyt!ie
HERALD SQTARE-Sl5- Broken IDOL -. -.
EfPpODROME-2-s-A Trip TO Japan Ansioe Nne
Earth: the Ballet OF Jewels.
FT-DSON-e.15-A American WIDOW
KNfCK Dollar Princess
IIRERTY-S.15-The Widows Might.
LINCOLN SOIARE-S:l5-The Souaw Man
IYCEIM-s:15- Arsene Lupin.
lyrics :15-The Chocolate Soldier
MAJESTIC-S: :1B-The Bridge
MANHATTAN OPERA HOUSE-s-Sylva
MAXINE ELLIOTT~S-e:l5-The ReNelers
NEW AMSTERDAM-S:lb-The Love Cure
NEW YORK-g-The Sins Of Society
sTCYVESA ANTS i5-The Easiest Way.
WALIsACK'S-s:l :l5-The Doiar-Mark.
WEBER SIS :IS-The Climax
WEST END-S-l5-The Motor Girl.
VORKVILLE-S-The WitchinE Hour
New-York tribune., 1909-09-17
THE CENTENARY OF MEXICO.

The beginning of the one hundredth year of
Mexican independence, generally observed
throughout the republic yesterday amid condi-
tiOns of peace, prosperity and loyal devotion,
is an interesting episode in the /protracted sea
son Of Latin-American centenary celebrations
upon which we are now entering 1t has been a
long stretch Of time from Hidalgo 10 Diaz,
and il has been marked by many changes and
many stirring events, some OF which are re-
membered with pride and some with less pleas
ant feelings, the latter being by no means con-
fined 10 Mexico. There were years when the
name Of Mexico was reproach to republican
ism, and there were also years when the deal
ings OF the United States with Mexico were 4
reproach 10 this country. But those years are
past ind their shadows are lost i'm tho hriII-
lance which has succeeded them. For many
years Mexico has been a credit to republican
ism, and the relations between the two conn
tries have been honorable and profitable N
both
Mexico has now many international ties. of
profit and good will, competing il with all
parts OF the world But nowhere viii the year
which rounds out its century of independence he
q time OF more earnest sympathy and good
wishes than in the land which once was re-
earded as Mexico's despoiler which later was
iu champion against the world in the ira ric
days Of Benito Juarez and which has long
New-York tribune., 1909-09-17
BALL FOR GERMAN OFFICERS.
Will Be Given at Naval Torpedo Station, New
port, Next Monday.
[By Telegraph 70 The tribune. J

IBy Telegraph 70 The TribUneI
Newport r. l.. Sept lathe officers OF the naval
torpedo station. assisted BY their wives. viii give
ball at the station Monday evening for the ON
GERS OF the German fleet which is in port here II
IL expected tha, Admiral KOester who will Join the
fleet here as commander in chief will be present
we'll as Baron NSe. the German Charge d'Affares.
The committee appointed 10 arrange for the ball
are Lieutenant Commander and Mrs Mark l.
Bristol LIEUTENANT Commander and Mrs. Edward
s Kellogg Lieutenant Commander and Mrs. Key
arnen Lieutenant and Mrs Kenneth G. CastleTuan.
Lieutenant and Mrs John V. BabcOck. Lieutenant
Frank r. McCrary. Surgeon Lloyd w Curtis and
Paymaster and Mrs John r Sanford
Captain Mauve of the German cruiser Victoria
I.uise. senior oflcer Of the German squadron, with
his stan and many officers from the German ships
attended the infantry drill OF the naval brigade OF
apprentices Of the naval training station to-day.
where a review OF the brigade rendered United
States Senator Wetmore. a mark OF appreciA-
tion OF his efforts for the apprentices
The brigade sang The Star-Spangled Banner
and THE Red, White and Blue the parade
ground. and the close Of the drill the band rem
dered the national anthem of Germany. Rear-Ad-
miraI Merrel to-day sranted permission to Cap
tain Mauve 70 land the German battalion to-uOr-
row morning. which Is to take part In the parade
in New York during the Hudson-FultoR celebra-
tion.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-17
WHERE THERE'S 4 Will THERE'S 4 WAY


The Governors interpOsition in the matter
OF enforcing the law against prizehghting was
prompt and thorough in its effects. The prize
fight for which every preparation was complete,
is declared off No arrests and no punishments
were necessary The athletic club concerned
simply abandoned it's plans when II found there
one official with the authority and the de
termination to enforce the law.
Yet there have been many similar "spaTing
exhibitions held In this city. Fake athletic
clubs have sprung up for the purpose of giving
them their membership comprising any one who
pays an entrance fee TO a fight and the officers
charged with the enforcement OF the law have
one and all declared themselves unable 10 meet
this transparent evasion of H. District Attor-
ney Jerome himself said yesterday that while
'the law is very clear on its face, vet the means
provided to stop contemplated illegal sparring
exhibitions is very inadequate"
Yet It is only necessary for the Governor to
remind the District Attorney. the Sheriff and
the Police Commissioner that he expects the law
to be enforced for all difficulties To disappear
as If by magic The situation raises the question
how much merit there is In the excuses con
stantly being offered by officials for their fail
ure 10 enforce the law. If they were not so
faint hearted at techncalites. did not lose their
way in the dust the violators raise and were not
so ready TO put the blame on the law, but
evinced resolute determination to enforce II.
probably most of their difficulties would vanish.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-17
CHINA SURPRISES PAPERS.
Mandate Issued Because Editors Published
Government Telegrams

Picking. Sept 1s.-Acting upon the recommends
tlton of the Foreign Board the Regent issued a
mandate yesterday closing up two of the abest
Chinese newspapers in Peking. the ''Kuopac'' and
the ''Tatungpac" This action was taken because
the papers in question published government dis
patches in which the Governor OF Kirin discussed
Japan's military intentions in connection with the
opening OF Kirin Province by the extension OF the
Krn railroad. and the exploitation of the Chen-tao
territory In accordance with the terms OF the
agreement recently signed by China and japan
The Governor had also requested projections for
the province from Japanese invasion and a future
war between Russia and Japan
section OF the Chinese press Is advocating a
boycott of Japan account or the agreement p
Gently signed between japan and China al Mukaen
New-York tribune., 1909-09-17
NEW YORK SOCIETY.

Admiral Lord Charles Beresford will be enter
tanned at luncheon to-day by the Pilgrims Society
az the Lawyers Club. for which about two hundred
invitations have heen issued. He is arriving in
town from Southampton. Long Island this morn
ing a special train with Colonel Robert NJ
Thompson, who gave large reception for him
and Prince and Princess Kuni at Southampton
yesterday.
Miss Blanche NJ. Oelrichs and Leonard VI.
Thomas. whose engagement was recently an
nounced from Newport. will probably be married
in January. Miss Oelrichs and her hance are now
in the White Mountains with her mother Mrs
Charles NJ Oelrchs.
General and Mrs. Lloyd S. Bryce. their re-
turn from their camp in the Adirondaeks. will go
to their country place at Roslyn. Long Island for
the remainder Of the fall
Mr and Mrs Henry S. Howe who have been
spending the summer at Isleboro Me-, will re-
turn next week to their home at Longwood Mass
Mrs Howe is a daughter Of John T. Atterbury. Of
this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Birdseye Brakeman Lewis are the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. oakleigh Thorne. at Mill
brook. y. Y.
Mr. and Mrs Edward J. Bervind have gone to
Lenox for short stay.
Frederick Townsend Martin, who is at present
the guest OF his brother, Bradley Martin. in Scot
land. will sail for New York the third week in
October, being due 20 arrive here on October o.
Or. and Mrs Preston satterwhts at their
country place at Great Neck. Long Island for the
fall.
Announcement has been made OF the engagement
OF Miss Vera Gilbert. daughter OF Mr. and Mrs
Charles Pierrepont H. Gilbert. to Randolph Rogers
santin of Rome italy. Mr. Santini is a son o.
Conandante Pho Santini. of Rome. and on his
mothers side is a grandson OF Randolph Rogers.
of Virginia. He belongs to the 18th Hussars OF
the italian army. No date has been set for the
wedding
James ]. Van Allen, who arrived IN town early
in the week. is booked to sail for his home in
England September p.
Mrs Richard Mortimer and the Misses Mortimer
have returned from Europe. and will spend the
fall at Tuxedo.
Mr. and Mrs W A Rembert Hall and Mr- and
Mrs. Francis T. Luqueer Lane have returned 20
town and at the Plaza
New-York tribune., 1909-09-17
FASHIONS FROM eREENLANp.
From The London Express.

r1oIn ne LoHoou EApItSS-
One Of the novelties of the autumn will be fash.
ions from Greenland. Motoring hats stoles and
mufts made OF eIderdown from Greenland are a
notable feature OF the exhibit of the Danish Society
Tor Artists Handieraft at the Womens Exhibition
at olympia Greenland eideTdown has never he
fore been placed on the English market
Fine hllet and exquisite Handmade laces and
drawn threadwork that is a JOY 20 the lover OF
delicate stitchery are on view az the stand OF the
stcilan industries, where Lady HIN is endeavorinS
20 enlist sympathy for the island which suffered
so much in the Messna earthquake.
English women can help by ordering a dress
length OF Welsh flannel or poplin with the accom-
ranying strip OF drawn threadwork costing about
y los) worked by the Sicilian peasants on the
material itself. w
New-York tribune., 1909-09-17
STIMULATING PROGRESS.
From The Boston Transcript.

from ENUSVVII IIsdIIsVIITI-
That the President will greatly stimulate pros'
toward better financial policy as he pIO-
ceeds his Journey and from time 70 time answers
the demands for speech" is a perfectly natut1
expectation. Words OF recommendation have az
ways come with force from the Prssideut OF tne
United States the tendency Of popular though nt
to-day Is to give them even greater weight rnan
heretofore The President Is recognized as tho
party leader and as something a great deal more.
The people have come 70 look 20 him 70 tndlcatss
az the same time they regard him the trustee or
their interests. irrespective OF their party anna
tiOnS.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-17
pIFFERING Wiz cANNoN.

From The Hartford COur9nt
On the Importance of putting our financial house
IN Order-of menGrng bStimeS the leaky roof-tne
President is as OutSpoken heart could WISH.
speaker Cannon has been telling the bankers az
chicago this week that the Vreeiard patch on tHs
ROOF answers every purpose. Our banking ana
monetary system Is q patchsd-up AFFAIR which
satisfies nobody, saws the President. and least
OF all those who are clear headed and nave
knowledge Of what financial system should 9e
Herss one point, then. on which William H. Iart
and 5esePh G.. Cannon differ. There are others.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-17

American railways can boast that the fastest
long distance train in the world runs in this
country but there is still room for achievement.
Damages and injuries cost American railways
last year 2ls per cent of their gToss earnings, as
compared with only a quarter OF that percentage
paid by British railways.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-17
GREAT POSSIBILITIES,
Fror Ths PhilaaslphIa Press.

The general public has given uttl. attention 70
the pleas OF economists aud bankers goE che eEe-
alton Of a great central government bank lse
question viii. however. come up tnis uIsc u.e-a
new auspices special government Noneta-S
Commission. after careful examination. makes reS
central bank the leading feature in a scheme 81
currency reform A most popular ana perso1s.rss
President gives IL the prestige ct his rtoEserSEs
ard SUPPORT The most successful and powerful =
the Senators OF this generation promises 20 o5ea>
the practice cf mfettFne and - h-for- tee ccGNS,
as the champion OF central bank There tre s.sis
ossibries in the central bank ldea thus pEesS''
ara supported and Il Is rot unlikely TO neconas y,
the near future the leading economic and poA''oai
issue before the country.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-17
\ UNIFIER
From The washington Star.

From The washington Star.
The dominant note in the Boston speech - that
OF unifer- IL the Presidents advice Is taken the
Republican factions. while laborins each for It's
opinions, viii stop short of party paralysis or dis
ruption. Much remains 10 be done. Only one
subtect-the tariff--Of all those committed 70 the
party'S charge by last Novembers vote has been
dealt with All are important IL the party goes
to pieces now. the Democracy did between lsS2
and 1856, the effect on the country will be ear
greater in the way OF disaster than can be easily
calculated
New-York tribune., 1909-09-17
HARMONY
From The Bunalo Express.

FIOm INC puuaIo Express.
The President Is always best in the role of hars
montzer and he evidently realizes that From the
appeal for personal harmony with Aldrich and po-
htcal harmony all around advanced to a Plea
for harmony between sections he IS President of
the entire country and he believes that he Is "a
millar enough with every part OF it 10 appreeiatS
the aspirations and interests of each section rus
portion OF his speech was distinctly pSrrlotic anu
will be annlnMdad hN aNar4. nlN.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-17
Abouf People and Social Incidents

Mrs John kearsley Mitchell entertained at Dir.
ner at her cottage in West strest. last evening
reginald De Koven. the composer, has taks,
Cleftstone cottage for next season Mr. De Kovs,
has been guest at the De Gregoire this season.
Atwood Violet and the Misses Violet OF New
York, departed to-day They have taken the Mont
gOmery cottage for next season.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-17
NOTES FROM BAR HARsoR.

by Telegraph The Tribune
Bar Harbor. Me. Sept. 16-Wednesday's depart
ures included Chief Justice Melville w. Fuller OF
the United states Supreme Court. who has closed
his cottage at Sorrento and returned 20 Washington
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hennen Morris have closed
their cottage. Bogue Chitto. and gone TO New York
New-York tribune., 1909-09-17

The famous orator who insisted upon speak
ing for Buncombe" has a counterpart in Turkey.
Near the close Of the late session Of parliament
at ConstantinOpe a venerable representative
from Anatolia arose and began speaking on the
matter before the House in an irrelevant. ram
bling and almost incoherent way. The president
interrupted him with the remark that he did not
seem TO understand the motion which was pend
ing. i don't was the frank reply. Il don't
know thing about it! Then why do you
take up the time Of the House In talking about
It, Because he replied. my constituents
would have a poor opinion of me IL 1 didn't say
something" After that. who shall doubt the
success OF representative government in Tur-
key?