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The Washington herald., 1909-04-27
A TARIFF FED CITY.
How Protection Makes NIlIionaires
and Impoverished Labor.

How Protection Makes MIlIionaires
and Impoverished Labor.
Ida n TsrbeIl. IN the American Magazine
For years the death rate from typhoid
fever in Pittsburg has been the highest
OF any city in the civilized world. Ev-
erybody knew t. Everybody knew why
There was DO supply Of pure drinking
water. filtration plant was needed.
Did any Pitisburg millionaire offer 10
build it-insist that the industries which
called the vast army Of labor 20 Pitts
burg should build il? 30. they left a cor
rupted city government 10 fight over the
appropriations Tor the work and scat
tered IN endowmeBts and in institutions
in other cities and other States. many
times the i've millions needed in Pitts
burg 20 save the lives Of the workmen.
They hold Up "a the world FOR sdrnira-
tion. their love OF great material prob
iems-they argue with the American peO-
pie that their skill in sowing these prob
lens is good and Sufficient reason for
continuing general taxation In their ia
voT. But a problem which worked out
would benefit nobody but the humble s2-
2-1ay man who sweats out his life IN the
heat OF their profitable furnaces does not
interest them II might SAVIOR OF pa
ternalism,
This Pittsburg survey Is the most aw-
fui aTraignment Of an American ins;itu-
ton and its resulting class pronounced
since the days Of slavery. II puts upon
the Pittsburg millionaire the awful stamp
o. greed, Of stupidity. and Of heartless
pride. But what should We expect or
him? He IS the creature or a special
privilege which for years he has not
needed He has fought for 10 because he
fattened on it. He must have fl for Ia
bOr- But look az him and look at hts
laborer and believe him If you can.
Justice takes a terrible revenge on
those who thrive by privilege. She blinds
their eyes until they 10 longer see human
misery. She dulls their hearts until they
no longer beat with humanity She be-
numbs their senses until they respond
only 20 a narrow horizon OF what they
can individually possess. touch. and feel
She makes. as she has in Pittsburg. a
generation Of men and women who day
by day can pass hundreds OF tumbled
down and filthy homes. in which the men
and women who make their wealth live
and feel no shock: who can know that
deadly fevers and diseases which are pre-
Ventable are wiping hundreds Of those
Wh9 90 their tasks and raise no hand
Little children may die or grow I'D stunt
Cd and evil within their sight and no
penny OF their wealth. no hour Of their
leisure Is given them. Women may pass
hours OF incessant toll and die. broken
and unhOnored. within their sight. and
they raise no hand Wealth. which comes
by privilege kills. The curse OF Justice on
those who will not recognize injustice is
the sOdden mind the dulled vision, the
unfeeliBg heart
The Washington herald., 1909-04-27
TROUBLES OF A COMPILER.
Classification of Persons KILLED in a
Forest Fire in Doubt.
Frcn Acident Bulletin 9.

From Accident Bulletin -
\ derailment causing the death OF If
teen persons occurred near Metz. Mich.
on the Detroit and Mackinae Railway. on
October Is, In the midst Of extensive forest
fires and its immediate cause was the dis
tortion Of the track by the heat from a
pile Of burning sleepers which lay near
the track The train, consisting OF an
engine and six freight cars. had been
made UP hastily 10 carry 20 a place OF
safety the Inhabitants OF small village
Meta. this being the only chance Of
saving their lives.
The atmosphere was filed with smoke
so dense that the engineer could not see
far ahead. and there was great danger:
but It was impossible to go in the other
direction, and it would have been fatal
TO remain at Metz The refugees. num-
heriuC about severty-five. were IN a steel
gondois car. When the engine was Ge-
rallied, about one and a half miles from
Metz. in consequence Of the weakness OF
displacement OF the track, the cars. of
course. could not be moved further. and
thus were left close to the burning sleep
ers and at the mercy Of the flames: and
twelve persons IN the gondola car. IN
able to escape. were burned TO death.
One man, riding on the engine, escaped
from the engine. but was burned 10 death
on the ground a few feet aWay Two
trainmen were killed. and the list OF in
jured persons includes thirteen refugees
and two trainmen. One OF these latter.
John KinviIIe. the conductor. was severe
" burned in trying to save some Of the
persons In the gondola car.
In the accident record these victims. ex-
cept those who were employees Of the rail-
road. are claSscd as passengers. but in
view OF the peculiar circumstances OF tne
case. this note is added to explain that
the deaths and injuries do not come with
in the ordinary classification II does not
seem proper, however, 20 class the ref
ugees as trespassers. and therefore the
compiler has not felt at liberty to ex-
clude the figures from the record
The Washington herald., 1909-04-27
Bailey Getting Busy.

It IS quite evident enough, We think.
that Joseph Weldon Bailey. junior United
States Senator from Texas. proposes 10
take a hand in the tariff debate. and
after no moIlycoddlish manner. moreover.
We are glad Of it. Bailey is well equip
ped for just that sort Of argument. He
Is one Of the most dangerous antagonists
in the Senate. and when he turns the
fun force Of his intellect TO the unraveI-
Ing Of complex propositions. he gets re-
suits. He is one OF this country's great
est lawyers. and when he gives deliber-
ate opinion on any subject. It compels
attention.
There never was tine when the Demo-
Gratis in Congress stood more in need
Of calm. collected. and clear-headed gen
eralship than right now. They have the
opportunity to make a record that may
be appealed to with tremendous effect
in the next Congressional campaign. We
believe. not to mention the next Presi-
dental contest. which IS not so far away
that it may not be considered at this
time. Il must be acknowledged that the
present House Democracy has accom-
plished little in that regard so far, and
is not apt TO before Congress adjourns.
Whatever is done by the Democracy for
the cause must be done in the Senate.
as the tariff situation exists at this stage
Wherefore. we rejoice that Bailey has
shaken Of The silence Of the past few
months. and plunged headloEg into the
fray. It means that something very
much worth while is to be said on his
side Of the question-s0mething that win
have ring and a snap TO it that the
Republican majority cannot ignore, or
conteuptuously thrust aside. Whatever
may have been Mr.. BaTey's recent en-
barassments. or the merits OF his con-
troversies-and We decidedly Incline TO be-
lieve that there are two sides 10 those
stories-he IS whale in debate. and
real terror TO his opponents. We hsrbor
an idea that the big guns on the RepubIi-
can side OF this tariff question would
The Washington herald., 1909-04-27
Yirpinia Statesmanshin Needed.

There IS a contest on in Virginia at the
Dresent time for the governorship. The
Hon. Harry St. George Tucker and the
Hon William Hodges Mann are the can
didates. These gentlemen have been in
public lie. more OF less. for many years.
They recently met in joint debate az
Boydton- and II must have enlightened
she people Of Virginia very greatly. The
debate consisted Of a dissection Of each
Others character. or, rather. public repu-
sation.
The Hon. Harry consumed the greater
portion OF his time telling OF the dereIic-
tons OF the Hon. William Hodges as q
member OF the legislature Of Virginia.
THE Hon Harry accused the Hon. William
Hodges Of having spent a number Of years
acting as a representative OF the Norfolk
and Western Railway and other corpo-
rate interests
The Hon William Hodges in his reply
Indignantly denied this. and brought some
accusations against the Hon. Harry ST.
GsOrse quite in keeping with the occa-
sioH-
The discussions that have taken place
between these two candidates for gov
ernor On the Democratic platformless
ticket have had little to do with any
thing that pertains 10 the betterment OF
Virginia There has been laid down bv
neither candidate a proposal for the ed
5ustment Of the antiquated tax system
now obtaining in Virginia, whereby there
should be abolished certain schedules.
much to the relief Of the people and
without a decrease Of the revenues of
the State. while other forms Of taxation
could be put in operation that would more
evenly balance the burdens borne.
There has been no suggestion Of an
adequate uniform accounting system
throughout the state whereby there
could be avoided such unpleasant in
stances as those which have taken place
IN the treasurer's Office Of Henrico Coun-
". There have been no suggestions as TO
any intelligent propositions for the devel-
opment Of the vast material resources OF
the States; there has been. no suggestion
On the part OF either by which to provide
means Tor the adequate protection Of the
The Washington herald., 1909-04-27
4 Municipal Platform.

Prof. z ". Bemis. at meeting q National Muzici-
gal LeaEue
This further step should be taken in
most cities toward some conclusion upon
reform measures that are desirable
something OF the character Of q platform
subject 10 change from year to year, en-
bodying the immediate needs Of the city.
Frequently It viii be found that the city
does not so much need a large number
Of Independent men IN the councils as it
does & concentration Of the bulk of the
community upon a mayor and one OF two
leaders Of public policy along certain
lines, and councils committed TO these
ideas, honest and loyal TO them. It Is de-
siTabIe 10 have some leader in the mayors
chair. with policies that the people de-
sire and with a following in the cOun-
els committed TO these ideas. We are
coming 10 realize that we are passing
beyond the eighteenth century conception
that the object OF government Is the
greatest good 10 the greatest number. and
We are coming 10 adopt the twentieth
century doctrine that the purpose of gov
ernment is the greatest good OF all.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-27
A Call for Executive Leadership.

President Tafts attitude toward the
tariff bin is undergoing intense scrutiny
in every section Of the country. It is OBJ
vious TO everybody that his qualities OF
leadership are being subjected 20 cru
cial test az the very outset. The Kansas
City star, for example, 8 strong friend OF
the administration. asserts that Mr. Taft
is irrevecsbly committed to tariff revision
downward. and that he is bound 10 GO
his utmost 10 secure the fulhnment Of
party pledges as they were interpreted
by himself during the campaign. The
Star says:
The one distinetively Taft issue in both the
campaign for The Republican nomination and in that
precsding the Presidential election vas the tariff
revision issue All the other important issues on
the Republican side were handed down from the
Roosevelt administration.
M TAFT csnnot do better service for the PEI
PIE than to secure tie right sort q tariH lsE At
the hands Of Congress called INTO extra session II
PURSUANCE Of the psrtys platform sad Mr. Taft's
pledges
There IS reason TO believe that the President
can command enough support 70 DO this # he
SEEKS to arouse aud organize it,
We are likely TO hear more OF such
calls upon the President for stronger
self-assertion that he has hitherto felt
TO be necessary. There can be no doubt
that there is latent throughout the coun-
Try a public sentiment awaiting leader
ship and direction that would quickly
produce results in Congress. II Mr. Taft
would invoke this sentiment he would
soon find at his back a force that would
compel the consideration OF the tariff
question in a far different spirit from
that now prevailing at the Capitol
Some Of the Presidents friends have
said that his method is otherwise: that
he hopes to accomplish by persuasion and
by sweet reasonableness what public
sentiment demands. But the trouble with
this method so far IS that It has had
little perceptible influence over Congress.
The Senate tariff bill Is distinctly re-
dictionary measure as compared with the
Payne bill. and as the Finance Commit
tee continues It's revision. it becomes more
rssctiOnaTy still II looks now as II the
free raw material provisions Of the Payne
bin would be wholly eliminated Even the
obnoxious schedules which were cut out
OF the House bin on account OF public
protest. or through the action or the
House itself. ma be fastened on the
Senate measure by ingenious logrouing.
In spite OF the half-hearted opposition OF
some Republican insurgents and the
stock clamor OF the Democrats, protection
is as strongly fntrenched al the north
end Of the Cspitol as ever.
We believe that President Taft could
change the face Of the tarin situation
very quickly by making his position 50
clear that nobody could mistake. The
counuy's response 10 a direct challenge
Of the selfish interests now attempting
10 frame a tariff bin would be prompt
and effective. Would it not be wise and
patriotic and polite for Mr.. Taft 10 as
sumo tie leadership his friends expect OF
higrs
The Washington herald., 1909-04-27

From the Dundee Advertiser.
At ball recently given BY the King
at Stockholm Castle the women appeared
with powdered hair and the men in col
ored dress coats. The ''unheard-of gor-
geousneSs, as certain Swedes call Il, OF
the display has called forth a protest
from the Svenska Morgenblad- The wear
ing OF cOlOred dress coats. says the Jour
nal has made a most unpleasant impress
sion upon the less well-to-do classes.
Dress coats. II worn at all. should at
least be black. Colored dress coats, Il de-
clares, are the invention Of the evil one.
Both leaders Of parliament. too. the jour
nal adds. are much disturbed by the
King donning so gorgeous d garment. and
questions 10 ministers on the subject are
expected
The Washington herald., 1909-04-27
HER HAPPY RETORTS.
Lady Randolph Admits Knowing
Nothing of Shaw's Habits.

rEQll Llc wasp
7 remember. says Mrs CornvaIlis
West LADY Randolph Churchlnf. in her
recently published memoirs. having an
amusing passage-st-arms with ny host
1Sir William Harcourt). SIR Charles Dixie.
and Mr.. Chamberlain Ny three radical
friends. having been told OF ny artistic
Efforts. chaf7ngly implored re 70 hand
them down 10 posterity By painting their
portraits. Why refuse 10 paint Us?
Where can you find more attractive or
noble nlodels2 Come. here Is a chance
20 immortalize yourself and US Tmpos-
si5le. I cried I should fail; I could
never paint you black enough.
This was the reply sent 10 Lady Ran
d0lph BY Mr.. George Bernard Shaw,
whom she had asked 10 lunch. II came
In the form Of a telegram
Certainly not. What have done TO
provoke such an attack on my we'll
known habit
To which Lady Randolph replied:
Know nothing Of your habits. Hope
they are not as bad as your manners" 3"
The Washington herald., 1909-04-27
MR.. TAFT AND THE TARIFF.
How President Might Have InfIu-
enced Revision Downward.

How President Might Have InfIu-
eneed Revision Downward.
F.ora the Nev York Journal q Corzmsrcs.
Netse- the Payne bill nor tire Aldrich
substitute provides for any such revision
OF the tariff as Mr. Taft declared during
the campaign for his election that he was
in favor OF. and mas been repeatedly re-
ported since his election as saying that he
should insist upon II he is convinced
that this is what vas needed 10 make
good his pledges and Is therefore salts
fed with Il. II can only be because he has
10 clear and well reasoned convictions
on the subject The Bill win increase
rather than reduce the general burden OF
ths -a-tT on our foreign trade The few
reductions that have been made in rates
OF duty viii have no perceptible effect
Upon the cost Of living OF the purchasing
power Of personal income They VIII not
lessen the cost Of material OF OF produc-
ton. They will afford practically no re-
lief from the exscti0ns Of those who have
excessive protection The duties as they
were and as they remain have no dis
tinct relation 10 the difference between
the cost Of production az home and
abroad but only 20 the demands OF the
interests that profit by them.
II the President had had a clearly de-
fined policy Of tariff revision. and could
have set & forth in recommendation TO
Congress. and Il. having made # clear.
Ee had shown determination 70 stand
By II and use all his legitimate influence
for its adoption. long step might have
same old policy. only slightly and delU-
sively patched over. and then the agita-
ton VIII De renewed. for the failure Of
revision viii rot show Itself alone in rev
enue results. i this bill Is adopted It
VIII be triumph for Mr.. Aldrich and
the effecement OF M Taft as a power
IN fiscal legislation
The Washington herald., 1909-04-27
Cheaper Gas Without COmDulsiOn! !


A voluntary reduction OF 10 per cent II,
the price OF gas TO the consumer. to take
effect on July !. is announced by thA
Washington Gaslight Company. The prica
thereafter VIII be 50 cents per thousand
cubic feet.
Much surprise. the afternoon press In
forms Us. followed the announcement. Il
was wholly unexpected. Yet It was well
understood during ne closing days CT the
last Congress that the company had be-
come quite reconciled TO such a reduction.
and was then only bending its energies TO
prevent a deeper cut by Congress and
obtain the right 10 increase its capital.
The surprise comes out OF the facial
hut unprecedented-that this public utiH-
Sies corporate so uniformly short
sighted, obstinate, and antagonistic to-
ward the public in the past. should final
y tske a step in its own and the pubIic's
interest without compulsion. And well
may there be surprise. in view Of its his
tory. Save in the case Of its tsrdy relief
given 10 the oppressed consumers Of
Georgetown a couple Of years or 50 ago.
the company has been signaly and chron-
ioaIly blind 10 its own interests. and
wholly Unmindful Of the equities due 10
its patrons
As this appears unmistakably 10 be
2 sign OF the turning over Of a new
leaf We hasten 10 tender congratulations
congratulations to everybody and all
around Particularly DO We congratulate
the stockholders in that the management
Is belatedly seeing the light. for it fol-
lows naturally that less grasping meth
DDS and less hostile attitude viii In
.ure 20 the prosperity OF the company.
OF course. the lower price viii mean
the freer use Of gas and increased bust
ness That has proved true with every
gas company that has ADOPTED a pro
gressive policy in the matter Of rates.
Now the Washington G2slight Com
pany should voluntarily do another
thing-proceed without unnecessary de-
lay 20 install modern coaI-gas plant
and substitute for its present deadly
water-gas product a comparatively safe
iIuminanL II should not wait 10 be
forced 10 DO this by Congress. Tt should
do Il of It's own volition. It would pay
rs a business proposition. The company
has made millions, IL should grow with
the CITY. and il cannot afford 10 pour
into the homes of Washington a poison
Gus carbon monOxide which the govern
nent has condemned. Perhaps it is TOO
much 10 hope that II VIII proceed 70 do
is-voluntarily-but NE are optimistic
now, even as 70 the gas company. and
fun Of hope Things not dreamed OF
few moons ago are happening right along.
IN conclusion. the melon-cutting which
comes simultaneously with the cut in
the price OF gas is pleasing. We are
glad 10 see some Of that boarded surplus
set into circulation.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-27

depositors in state banks, No discussion
OF plan has been suggested for the better
ment Of the agricultural conditions Of
the state
It is true that both candidates have
committed themselves as favorable TO
popular education but neither has yet
expressed even a suggestive hint that he
has any idea as TO what might be done
for the betterment Of the educational con-
dition Of Virginia
Virginia is marveiousiy rich in soil, eli
mate. and the temperament o. its peopls.
Virginia needs more people, but neither
Of the honorable gentlemen. If he has
any idea OF the value OF immigration or
how to get the proper kind. has so far
revealed his knowledge.
Is it not about time that the brave,
patriotic. and generous people OF vir-
ginia should put a Quletus upon the fool
ish game Of partisan poIitics-partissn as
to the aspirants for ofice-and demand
that Its would-be public servants repre-
sent at least some Of the constructive, ed
ucationsI. moral. and material issues?
The Washington herald., 1909-04-27
BRYAN AND THE FUTURE.
DemOcracy's Duty TO Build Up n
Party Worth Leading.
Fr0m the Houston Post.

From the Houston Post
It Is entirely toe early to discuss the
availability Of any man with respect 70
the nomination three years hence. The
issues Of that contest no man knows. But
it is not likely that Mr. Bryan will seek
the nomination. and he has frequently
stated that he does not desire it. But
he has not chosen TO say he would not
under any circumstances accept the
nomination. because those who have in
terrogated him upon the subject had no
business to do 50. He gave them Just the
character OF reply that was proper under
the circumstances.
Democrats who disagree win Mr. Bry-
an OF who dislike him cannot say that
he has not responded ably and faithfully
to the obligations imposed upon him no
man has worked with greater zeal for the
SUCCESS of the party since he came 70 the
front as a leader. No scandal has at
tached 70 his leadership No suggestion
Of dishonor attached to his defeats. He
did his best. end Is entitled TO the respect
and gratitude Of all who love the Demo
cratic party.
As for the future. that viii take care
OF itself. Those who are opposed TO Mr..
Brysn's leadership have the councils Of
the party open 10 them. They can bring
out their candidates for the consideration
Of the people There are many men OF
distinguished ability who are in all re-
spects worthy Of the nomination Pos
sibly some Of them may be able 10 win
more votes in debatable states than Mr.
Bryan could possibly win The proper
course to pursue Is TO permit the matter
20 rest Until the tine comes 20 consider
the issues and the man. and then let
the leader be selected without reference
10 former contests
It is much more important at the pres
ent time for the party 10 get Itself in the
proper attitude toward tariff reform than
10 wOrry about who shall lead the fight
Il is worth while % make the nomination
worth having.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-27
wheat and Flour Gambler.

From the PiftsblTV DiSFatCh
Gambling in the necessities OF life is not
particularly creditabie as an occupation.
But II the avocatlOn Of the wheatpit
gamblers is worthy OF ceDsure. what shall
be said OF the ''sure-thing'' game Of the
men who take advantages OF the specula-
tive advance 10 enrich themselves without
rIsktng anything? The speculation, II
left to itself. would affect the general
public but little. The rise and fall might
occur without making material change in
the price Of any wheat actually milled
The injury 10 the public is inflicted by
the middienan. who use the speculative
game 10 excuse the manipulation OF their
own prices