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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-01
CnILDnnN,s EVE rRounLrs

Given special ana careful attention
an examination II you suspect
trouble, Our charges are very
moderate
scuUcHARD OPTICAL CO.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-04

Guilty Of meeting this charge does not
therefore appear SO menacing 10 the
proper management OF the railroad as
did the larger financial problem present
ed I'm the previous plan Of reorganiZat ton.
The plan meets some but not all of the
objections raised by the Public Service
Commission 10 its predecessor. and il
leaves much 10 be desired from the point
Of view Of the public. An ideal reorgani-
cation would have less Of the prOblemat-
ical in IL. would possess more certainty
OF financial success. This could only be
accomplished by scaling down the capt.
taliZation 70 the basis of the reasonably
certain earning power. The argument is
advanced accidentally by railroad man
ayers that the amount Of capitalization
makes no difference: but this argument
apparently does not work both WAYS. for
il is always used 10 justify initiating
stock issues but never can be appealed
10 for reduction OF them. But what
ever disappointment may be felt regard
ing this plan. IL must be borne in mind
that reorganization presents difficulties
which DO not exist in the case of an
original organization. and that the prop
critics Of the Third Avenue company IN
the growing territory of The Bronx are
increasing so in value as 10 lessen the
evils of excessive capitalization.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-04

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir, Those who have followed the Irish
question in all its varying phases are not
impressed with I. P. OConnor's statement
that the fight on the budget now in prog
ress between the two houses Of the English
Parliament will benefit Ireland or hasten
Home Rule.
The budget is an English question, though
incidentally il adds 81 so per capita 10 tire
already heavy burden of the Irish people
The Lords have very adroitly referred the
question az issue 20 the people. and what
ever the result Of the contest. whether the
people approve or disapprove OF Lloyd
Georges bill the powers OF the upper house
will remain undisturbed. ireland will not
figure at all in this political contest. as the
Liberals are not likely 10 make Home Rule
a live issue. just they refused 10 make
IT an issue IN the general election of 1906.
II is no longer a secret that the Liberals
have weakened on the Home Rule question.
and the people OF England. irrespective OF
party, are either Indifferent or hostile 10
Irish interests. Home Rule Is not in sight
In three or five or twenty years. and A
measure OF self-government subject 10 the
supremacy of the imperial Parliament"
would not settle the Irish question.
Home Rule without control OF the police
and customs would not remove the blight
ing influence OF English domination The
subordinate Irish legislature would have no
power 10 make tariff laws. and without pro-
lection IT is impossible 10 re-establish Irish
industries.
II is better that the friends OF Ireland
should look facts in the face. II is the
merest nonsense TO compare Ireland with
Canada. Australia or South Africa. The
distant colonies excite no fear or jealousy
II the English mind This is not the case
as regards Ireland. The English people
would regard Ireland's increase in wealth
ana population as menace 10 their own
existence
irish uberty cannot be won on the floor
OF the House OF Commons IVERAGH
New York Dee. .. 1909
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-04
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1909

which is soon 10 connect those cities VIII
probably not be more than one thousand
miles long. The tunnel which completes
the new route is shorter than several in
the United States. but the establishment
OF through travel overland from the Pa
cific TO the Atlantic for the first time
south Of the Isthmus of Panama VIII
be notable event The Andes have been
crossed before by railways, which have
traversed mountain passes. Chill has
long had communication with Bolivia in
this manner. and in Peru there are short
lines reaching over the Cordilleras.
Until now, however. II Las been impos-
sible 10 go from ocean TO ocean across
South America without a change in
methods OF transportation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-04
MORE PATRONAGE GONE.

Mr.. Clark Williams. the new State
Controller. seems 10 be a remarkable
person. Dispatches say that the action
Of the State Civil Service Commission in
placing twenty-five transfer tax ap-
praisers. drawing salaries of from $1,000
10 $1,000 each. in the competitive class
has his approval. The spectacle of an
official going out of office seeking TO
have his staff put in the competitive
class is not uncommon. but the sight of
a Controller Just taking Office and plan
ming its reorganization and reform who
deliberately surrenders his patronage
and consents 70 make his changes after
the places have been reclasslfied, so that
the new appOintees must come from
competitive lists. is really so remark
able as 10 call for comment.
The transfer tax appraiserShips have
long been the cherished property Of the
spOilsmen. When the Office was Gre
ated, in the administration Of Governor
Roosevelt. strong efforts We're made 10
secure a competitive classification. but
the representations made that the Con
trOller could not thus secure the men
OF high type and judicial capacity re-
Quired finally led the Governor 10 favor
their exemption. and the Civil Service
Commission Of the time reluctantly
adopted that plan. The first appoint
ments clearly demonstrated the speciOus-
ness Of the plea. Every political change
in the Controllers Office since has shown
that these high salaried Offices We're re-
garded merely as valuable political pat
ronage. one set Of political leaders after
another having occupied them.
Now the places are removed from the
domain Of politics. If the incumbents
are found by the new Controller 10 be
doing their duty efficiently they will
doubtless hold their places. but the COM
petitive classification does not intrench
them, and the Controller is as free 10
make changes as when they were popu-
larly considered mere personal appoint
ments, 10 be changed as a matter OF
course in accordance with the personal
or political interests of a new Con-
troller. This new classification is signih-
cant Of the progress which has been
made in the application Cf the merit SyS-
ten and the education Of public officials
in the last ten years. What even so
thorough n Civil Service reformer as
Mr.. Roosevelt did not feel able 10 Sc
cure ten years ago is now accomplished
by the Civil Service Commission. with
out any public agitation. as a matter OF
administrative routine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-04

AlAnEMY OF s:lS-Paid in Fun
GsL0k- - -l5-Seven Days.
EELASCo-. IS-S-1S-is Natrimuny a Faiurer
ElJOl-2 .l5-S.i5-His Name the Door.
2.i5-s 1.-THE Midnight sons.
2.i5-S.ls -The Girl ana the Wizard
g LONlAl-2-S-Naudc
COMEDY 2.l5-s .l5-The Melting Pot
OhlIEtlON-..l5--s. l5-isracl.
DAILY 50 IL -Is-The faole ~ Brittany.
kDEN NUsEE-rhe world IN Wax.
GAIErN-2 Is l5-The Fortune Hunter.
GERRlCk-2 :lb-s 1.-THE Harvest Moon.
HACK IcTT--2 is Is Septimus.
ia NERSTk-i n -. IL .l5-Nau6evflle
HERALD sol ARE-.-l5-S I5-Oid Dutch.
HlNIOnROME-.-S-A Trip 10 japan: inside
ENDSON-. 2e-s 80 The Builder 81 Bridges
IRVING fl-ACE THE ATRE-.- lS-JuEenfreu
S-la-Ile Flederulnus.
kNlllIT-RBOrK ER-e-S-The Dollar Princess.
II ERTf- l5--s l5-s TringtiTne.
LNCEI ~ e.l5-s IL rsene Lupin.
LNRlC-G-I5- .15-The Chocolate Soldier
MADISON sci ARE GAflDEN-s-cycle and
s-AJBsTlC- ISIS is-Sir Lode o. Koai
NANH Alta -2-I.e Jongleur de Notre Dame
N-i-riules % Normandy
NAAINE ELLIOTT : THEATRE Sos so
ne Passing Of the Th!r1 Floor Back
NJ RoPoiITAN OPERA HoCSE-2--1teilo-
N-THrrhasu=er
AE1y AMSTERDAM - 2.l5 10 - The silver
SEW THEATRE .Is-strise- s.i5-Ths sig-
NV K-s.ls-s:ls-Ths Man Who Owns
BroadWRg.
SAVOY -o.I5-s .ls-Heiena Richie
- NICHOLAS RINK-Ice Skating
ST. Y II lSA Nj rs -l5-The Easiest way
N-ALI.ACK - is Ib-The Fourth Estate.
EBER' s. is -I5-The climax
y EST ENn-2-i5-s .l5-ferod.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-04
The DIPLOMATIC CORPS.


Washington. Dec. S.-The members Of the
diplomatic corps almost without exception
attended the hOusewarIning and festival ar
St Roses New Technical School this after
noon, and many OF them took part in the
management and work OF the entertain
ment, which will be continued tomorrow
afternoon. Nine. JUsserand, wife OF the
French Ambassador. is chairman OF the
executive ecOmmittee. and this afternoon
she presided in the tea room With her
were Nine Nabuco. wife OF the Brazilian
Ambassador; Nile Nabuco. Countess de
Chambrun. wife OF the military aJtaChe.
and Niscountess BenOist d Any, wife of the
naval attache Of the French Embassy; Miss
Patten. Miss Helen Lee. Miss Coudert and
Miss Dorothy Williams
Baroness HengelmuIler. wife OF the
Austrian Ambassador. presided over the
flower booth, where some OF the rarest
blossoms grown IN the White House and
private conservatives as well as BY public
flower dealers. were shown. Baroness Mia
Hengelmuller assisted her mother. and her
picturesque costume. that Of a Hungarian
peasant girl. excited much admiration.
She wore red skirt. trimmed with black:
a velvet jacket over an embroidered nous
seline blouse. a dainty white apron. a cap
Of gay ribbon. and her shoes and stockings
were such as are worn by the peasants.
Miss Patten was with Baroness HengeI-
miller.
Sonora &c Calvo. wife OF the Costa Rican
Minister. and her debutante daughter.
Senorita Marta Calvo. took part IN the fes-
tival the former appearing as one OF the
hOstesses Of the afternoon. while the latter
was with Mrs. Hannis Taylor at the to-
baccO stand.
Frau Won Livonius. wife OF the German
military attache. Is visiting friends in Bal
timOre. She Will be absent several DAYS.
The Danish Minister and Countess NIoltke
entertained at dinner tonight the German
Ambassador and Countess Won Bernstorfs.
the Netherlands Minister and Nine. Lon
don, Lady tombstone Mrs. Thomas X
Laughlin. Mime. BOnaparte. the French
naval attache and Viscountess Benofsr
dAzy. the British second secretary and
Mrs Esmond Ovey, the Norwegian FIRST
secretary. Mr.. and Mrs. Jack story Can
tain stanton and Jerome BOnaparte
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-04
GOOD SFySE N THE COLER CASE.

GOOD STNSE N THE COLER CASE.
Both Mr. Coler and his opponents are
finding fault with the Governor for bis
refusal 10 pass upon the charges against
Mr. Coler for lack OF time. The Borough
President is disappointed because he is
barred from an opportunity of vindi-
cation. and his opponents because they
desired 10 have their position sustained
through his removal. But dislnterestel
public opinion viii support The Governor
in the common sense OF his action.
There was nothing practical 10 be
gained by the Governors going into
these charges. BY hurrying them. at
the expense. probably. Of a thorough in
vestisation. the Governor might pos
sibly have passed upon them a few days
before the end Of this month. In case
be found Mr.. COler guilty he might have
removed him a day or two before the
end Of his term. But the public would
not derive sufficient advantage from
having an incompetent officer removed
just as he was about 10 retire 10 justify
the exercise Of the power of removal.
A mistaken notion seems 10 prevail
among Mr.. Hughes's critics as 10 why
this power is conferred upon the Gov
ernor II is conferred upon him for
practical purpose. II j. not 10 be used
for a trivial end. II nothing substan-
tial i 10 be gained 10y its exercise IL
should not bp exercised. And if nothing
Of consequence Is 10 be gained from
removal there is no reason why the
Governor should hold an inquiry. He is
not a court Of appeals 20 which access
is had as Of right in such cases. But
that is the impression those are laboring
under who think that Mr.. Hughes should
have gone into this subject. though no
opportunity existed 10 use his power OF
removal 10 any practical advantage,
merely 10 determine who is right in this
controversy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-04
MORE WORK FOR LESS MONEY.


The Commissioner OF Street Cleaning
sets good example In lecturing TO the
people Of this city on tie work of his
department. His talks and his stereOp-
ticon views are likely TO interest the
public in the work OF the street cleaners,
and that cannot fail 70 be beneficial. A
general and intelligent concern as 10 the
actual details of municipal administra-
ticn is necessary If the city is to be we'll
governed
Mr.. Edwards has little tc fear from
directing public attention 10 his depart
ment. There has been less complaint
about the condition OF the streets since
he took Office than there had been for
many years. He seems to possess the
capacity not only 10 maintain a high
state OF discipline in the force under
him but also to approach the problems
OF the department with new ideas More
over, he has done his work economically.
FOR, according 10 the figures he made
public the other day, he has saved the
city 100000 in the last year. That is
the sort Of administrator the city Ieeds
the kind that can do more and better
work with less money.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-04
People and Social Incident,

nature. great hilarity reigned 4, -
recreation hall. where a 'Marchs arr -
et aux LeEumes'' was held Thera -
tractive French peasants IN a,tena,-.- A.
the market stalls 70 sell % bachsl,,- =,
mats and sedate housewives such 80
tials as fruits. vegetables. butter -
milk. buttermiik. candles. flower, -
drinks. ice cream. and such dainfv ..'.'
as stockings. laces. baskets. and a -
sand beautiful conceits made By he -. --.--
Of Washington Miss Mathiae -
assisted Mrs. Charles OrDonne1 L. -
dairy stall. and persuaded many
bachelor 10 carry home an ernsa--..-.g
package OF something ne dld ron IS
Mrs. Hannis Taylor had charge - 80
bacco stand. and among the women 49,.
ing her were Mrs. Knox TavIo- -
George Bliss. Mss Taylor. seEor4., NJ
Calvo. Mrs. Allyn Cap-on. Mss Msl.,--,
Marshall and Miss Julia HeyL a1a,ss..-'
Falcouio. the Pa2aI DELEGATE ard -
nor James r. Mackin formally 49,
festival. and Mrs Buckner Randol,s - -
a musical programme
Rear Admiral and Mrs Ri.ss-s
Clover entertained a large party ~ -
tantes at dinner tonight for their -.
ter. Miss EudOra Clover.
Senator and Mrs. Sutherland had
with them tonight Senator and NJ,
kett. the Panaman Minister. Profess,- -,
Mrs. Willis L. Moore. Mr.. and NJ -
T. WiIkie. DR. and Mrs NIcDo-re1 -
Ledroit Barber. Miss Sutherland and ps-',
Scantliug.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lionel Guest and ~. =.
ter's daughter. Miss Mary BigeIov -.
left Washington this morning Cor -
York after two days Of constant ar.a--,.-
ment here. They viii spend some tim. =
New York before sailing for E1-ope
The officers az the washington Ra-...-
gave the second OF their series Of hon, i
night. when Captain Cor-or Lleu-s-,-.
Alexander. Lieutenant sultan. LisY-a---.
GOerhaIs and Lieutenant Atkinson 80
the entertainment committee.
DR.. and Mrs Duncan Mckiu s--a-..s-.
a large number OF guests this afre-,o,, i.
the first Of a series Of musical teas ~
Katherine Lee Jones furnished several 49,.
seal numbers.
Mrs Archi bald also gave a r-usi-.f o..
Assisting IN her programme was -
Adams. a violinisr, the grandson Of -
Quincy Adams.
Mrs. A. G. Barney gave a tea this a.
noon and was assisted by AIRS HUM Sl.-,-
Mrs. Biddle and Miss Sophy stanton.
Senator and Mrs Depev arrived herr. .-..
afternoon and have opened their houza i.
the winter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-04
TIE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FORElGN.-King Edwards speech
proroguing Parliament was read 10 a
sfnaI attendance Of peers and members
oI the lower house. David LLOYD George
chancellor OF the ExcheQuer, made a
vigorous speech. outlining the policy OF
MS party, az the National Liberal Club.
= The British steamer Thisrlerno-
foundered in Biddeford BAY in the gale
which swept the British coast: eight
small vessels were driven ashore: Ger
many was cut on from communication
curing The storm, IL is feared that an
Isle Of Man steamer. with thirtv-one
passengers on board. also has been lost
= Two sChOoners Of the Gloucester
feet were wrecked in the recent gale of
NeWtoundland. and the John r Bradley.
which carried Dr Cooks expedition. IS
missing.
President Taft's message
L. Congress was revised al the meeting
~ the Cabinet 80 Zelaya. ignoring
Secretary knox's ultimatum. has sent
einlssarles 70 Washington in the hope OF
utieaing the governments plans by a
direct appeal TO Congress. - The text
81 three proposed amendments 10 the in
tfistate commerce law was given IN dis
patches from Washington. - The
backbone n the switchmen's strike in
The Northwest appeared 70 be broken.
--=- X Henry Lynn, president Of the
was drowned while duck hunting near
HaNre de Grace. Nd = Governor
Hughes al Albany approved the resolu-
ucD adopted by the State civil Service
commission transferring from the eN-
cl1ut 20 the competitive class the twen-
ty-tWo transfer tax appraisers in the
state Controllers Office.
tlIA--St0cks were strong. Rich
ard Parr told his story OF uncOveriug the
sugar frauds. related tlar an ATTEMPT
had been MADE To bride him. and said
the investigation was begun under
hOOsevelt.s orders. == second plea
ior the reorganization Of the Third Ave
nue. Railroad Company was submitted 10
the Public Service Commission
Representative OF the new interests in
the Frisco system were elected on The
boards 81 the T.. g. r. l. and r d T II
= Ma4 street opinion was that Ny
Morgan's acquisition OF the Equitable
stock would greatly strengthen his posi-
lun IN The Street = The retirement
81 Captain Kaempff, commodore of the
Hamburg American Line and lie
halser's favorIte, was announced
THE ATHER.-Indications for To-
oay; Partly cloudy. The temperature
yesterday; Highest, 30 degrees: low
est, 20.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-04
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.

IfTuui me IIiulnr b4ttdAl
Washington. Dec. 3.-The President saw
his first annual message ON which he has
expended so much hard labor and study. in
document form this morning when he ar
rived In his Office. The Government Print
ing Office had completed its work and sent
10 the White House three thousand copies.
half OF which were delivered 70 the press
associations. TO be sent % all the important
newspapers in the country.
The last Cabinet meeting before the con-
vening OF Congress was held this morning
10 lasted about two hours The Sicaraguan
situation was discussed by the President
and Secretary Knox. but was not taken up
at the Cabinet meeting The Secretary Of
the Interior was IN conference with the
President for some time after the adjourn
ment Of the meeting.
Judge Carpenter. OF the Appellate Court
Of Chicago, is understood 20 have been
selected by the President for the vacancy
caused by the death OF Judge Solomon n
Bethea Of Chicago. The President has hao
under consideration a number OF names Tor
this tudgeship. among them Edward Os-
good Brown. OF Chicago, and formerly OF
the Illinois Circuit Court. and United states
Attorney Edwin W. Sinms. OF Chicago.
who was recommended BY Postmaster Gen
eraI Hitchcock. Ex-Representative James
Hamilton Lewis. OF Chicago. has made an
engagement with the President. when. II a
decision has not been reached. he will rec
Ommend that a Democrat be appointed 20
fiji the vacancy. Senator CullOm. who has
made several calls at the White House this
week has recommended the appointment
OF e. B. Morrison. former United States
District Attorney at Chicago. 70 succeed
Judge Bethea.
The President has at last found an oppor-
tunity 10 take up the question What IS
whiskey?'' and expects 70 reach decision
in the near future
Seth Low. Of New York. who was among
the Presidents early callers to-day. asked
Mr. Taft 70 make the opening address al
the convention Of ;he National civic Fed
GRAFTON in Washington on January u The
President accepted the invitation
Representative Tawney, who recently re-
turned from Panama. called TO tell Presi-
dent Taft OF his trip
Senator Lodge presented E L. Curtis.
who is 10 be appointed Collector OF the
Port al Boston, 70 the President
The President took long walk before
dinner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-04
The CABINET.
rFrom The Tribune Bursau.


Washington, Dec. 3-BeginnIng With
January .. when the Secretary Of State and
Mrs Knox will entertain the President
and Mrs Taft al dinner, there viii be a
Cabinet dinner in their honor each week
until the list OF Cabinet members is ex-
haus-ed-
Thu Secretary OF the Treasury and Mrs
NacVeaSh win entertain the President and
Mrs. TAFT at dinner on January 70. and The
Secretary Of War and Mrs Dickinson on
January %. on January q the Attorney
General and Mrs Wickersham VIII enter
tain them, and the other dinners m their
honor viii be given by the Postmaster Cen
eral, the Secretary Of the Navy and Mrs.
Meyer, the Secretary Of the Interior ana
Mrs. BaIIinger. the Secretary OF Agricult-
ure and the Secretary OF Commerce and
Labor and Mrs. Nagel. whose dinner for
the President and Mrs. Taft will come n
March.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-04
RETAINS OF THE WORD SOCIALISM

RETAINS OF THE WORD SOCIALISM
The London Times" is angered by the
different meanings OF the word social
ISM" which, II says. VIII cause great con-
fusion in the coming campaign. II de-
clares that socialism" is so elastic a
word that il will fit anything; that il is
religious. philosophical. poetical political.
juridical. economic. sociological and
sentimental; and that il is almost i'm
possible at the present time 10 call a
man a socialist without exposing your
self 10 the danger Of being called an
other. So il wishes 10 pin the socialist
down TO something. and proposes the
familiar formula. Specialization or col
''lective ownership of all the means Of
production, distribution and exchange"
This is an attack on intellectual free
dom. Freedom of thought includes the
freedom Of not thinking and the in
alienable civil rights Of Oblivion, total
irrelevance, divagatior. ambiguity and
confusion. all Of which are essential 70
the minds pursuit of happiness along the
lines Of political discourse. To pin any
man down in a political campaign is
somewhat cruel; 10 pin a socialist down
is murderOus. For il is the nature Of
socialist to soar. dive. roam and Comp
and always TO pine in captivity, no mat
ter 10 what premises confined.
Socialism is not al tie present time
programme; il is a temperament. You
cannot find out what il is by looking up
a great variety Of defni ions, as The
London Times writer has evidently
done. but 10y looking al a til greater va
riety Of people What is the greatest
common divisOr Of GuesdiSt. Herveist.
NeO-MarxiSt. Old Two Seed in the
Word, Supralapsarian Marxist, muck
raker. Katheder socialist. South German
heterodOx, North German orthodox, Fa-
bian. Social Democratic FederatiOnist,
biological socioloCist. sociological biolo-
gist. syndicalist, Shavian, and a Debs?
II is certainly not a principle. 1t may
be a sort of natural glow. But whatever
il is, il is far TOO late in the day 10 talk
about pinnlng a man down 10 IT,
The word Is elastic. because the So
cialist is elastic. For fifty years he has
always felt most ar home when engaged
i'm the work Of bursting his own defini-
tons. II may now he said that the word
socialism" cannot be narrowly confined
10 any particular way of thinking.
though it certainly still implies a dis
tinctive quality of feeling, whether with
or without thought. So much. nj least.
they have accomplished. The TimeS'S'
proposal means that all this work should
go for nothing.