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The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
MR.. REED AND SPANISH WAR.
Opposition to II one Point OF Agree
ment with Mckinley.
From The Boston Tra1elsr.

rroll me Boston Irafeier.
Dr.. Henry s. Pritchett. former president
OF the Institute OF Technology. has an
article in this months North American
Review which bears directly on the re-
cent controversy between Gov. Guild and
Asher G. Hines. parliamentary secretary
OF Congress. regarding Speaker Reeds al
legged obstruction Of the Spanish American
war Dr. Pritchett confirms that Speaker
Reed and President Mckinley worked
together to oppose a war. which both be-
lieved 20 be unnecessary. and he tells OF
a conversation with Mr. Mckinley. in
which the President expressed the opinion
that but for the hysterical state Of the
public mind IN America the Cuban ques-
ton might have been settled by diplo-
matte arrangements with the Spanish
government without resort TO hcstiIities.
Speaker Reed and Mr.. Mckinley were
antipathetic in many points, but IN this
matter Of opposition to the Spanish Wal
they were in entire accord, and any at
tack on the memory OF Reed for his ac-
ton must also be an attack on President
Mckinley.
The story has never been before told oil
an incident which occurred the night be-
fore war was finally declared BY Con
gress. The war party. which included
Republican Jingoes ike Roosevelt. thsr
Assistant Secretary OF the Navy; tht
Hearst papers. and most or the Southern
Democrats in Congress, had caused the
war fever 20 spread like a confagratior
ell over the land. until President McKin-
ley realized that the war must result
At the White House that night with
him was his best friend, Senator Hanna
and three other trusted advisers, who ar,
still alive. After a review OF the situation
and the forced conclusion that ne mus
face the inevitable, President Mckinley
put his head IN his hands and gave way
10 an outbreak OF uncomfortable tears
Every man IN the room was deeply af
fected- After a few moments. the Presi
dent lifted up his head. and said tha
while he believed that there was no cues
ton as TO the nations ability easily to vii
such a war, such a conflict held In
| infinite consequences OF harm. but. undel
the conditions. there was nothing to d,
but to protect the nations honor anC
| future
Mr.. McKinley's vision was prophetic
and after Dr. Prltchett's article It vii
be difficult for anybody safely In futur,
I 70 question Tom Reeds motives in OBJ
structIng the war.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
QUALITIES OF A JUDGE.
Human sympathy Necessary, as Well
as Legal Learning.

Theodoye Rooseyelt tn the Oufiock.
I have felt an ever growing conviction
Of the need OF having on the bench men
who, In addition 10 being learned in the
law and upright. shall possess a broad
understanding OF and sympathy with their
.countrymen as a whole. so that the ques-
tions OF humanity and Of social Justice
shall not be considered by them as wholly
inferior 20 the defense OF vested rights
or the upholding Of liberty Of contract.
A hair-splitting refinement in decision
may result in as much damage to the
community as II the judge were actually
corrupt Freedom OF contract should be
permitted only so far as Is compatible
with the best interests OF the community.
and when vested rights become intrenched
wrongs. they should be overturned.
do not for one moment believe that the
mass of our judges are actuated BY any
but worthy motives Nevertheless, I do
believe that they often signally fail 10
protect The labOring man and the labor
ing mans widow and children in their
just rights. and thar neartbrea king and
pitiful injustice TOO often results there
from. and this primarily because our
Judges lack either the opportunity or the
power thoroughly TO understand the
workingman's and working woman ;
position and vital needs
There are many judges, from the Su-
prrme Court OF the nation down 70 the
district bench IN each State, who do pos
sess this sympathy and understa nding. in
addition to uprightness. trained ability.
broad intelligence. anC entire fearlessness
IN the face OF wrong, whether committed
BY capitalist or By labOring men; such
judges are the best and most useful OF
all our public servants: public opinion
should uphold them as clearly as IL con-
demns their shOTt-sighted and narrow
minded brethren
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
FOR A DATE IN APRIL.
Why Not Follow the August Prece-
dent Of washinEtonF

Prom the NeH Nnrz MAI.
Coronation dates and places are chosen
b. kings IN order 10 get the most propi-
uous settings possible. Edward fixed upon
the end OF June, when London weather is
usually at its brightest Haakon, the new
King OF Norway. was crowned at DrOnt-
helm. the ancient viking capital II the
American people wish 20 take an active
part IN the inauguration of a President.
and make 0f Il a democratic spectacle.
they may not. Of course. copy the elastic
initiative OF royalty, but they may well
show the same good sense. and choose for
a permanent date a day when the au-
spices indicate fair rather than foul such
day is April %. which has IN its favor
the august precedent OF the Washington
inaugural. celebrated on that Gate IN This
city
April 50 sees the Capital az IT'S best
and Il is sufficiently u advance OF the
time when that city becomes Uuc0mfort-
able by reason Of the early summer heat
II would require a constitutional amend
ment 10 make the change. and would
lengthen by nearly TWO months the term
Of President Taft. But % move on the
date would save. IN Jhe long run. a good
many valuable lives. and a good deal o.
bunting, millinery, and shoe leather.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

From the Rochester He-zId
We are now az the point OF beginning
in the recognition Of the principle thar
the consumer has some rights in any
framing OF tariffs and fixing OF costs
We had practically reached the same
point, when President Mckinley delivered
his memorable address at Buffalo. seven
years ago. The events which followed
in picturesque variety, the sad ending of
McKiniey's life. have had different mean
ings for different minds. But upon one
point all are agreed. No step has been
taken-until nOw-tOward tightening the
burden OF the American consumer During
these seven years OF vehement preaching
OF tie square deal the consumer has
been the prey Of every IarifT-fed cOn,bIn-
alton that could get its claws on him
1t VIII probably be a long time yet before
he comes fully into his own. but the
thought that his rights are being even
considered az Washington Is enough 20
give him hope and courage
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
FIGHTING BLACK HAND.
Cooperation of Italian Authorities
and Citizens Necessary.

ana CtttEens Necessary.
From the New York Tribune.
We have been much too easy-gOing in
dealing with the crimes on which the
Black Hand thrives. Because the Italians
IN this country have shown so little reso-
iution in combating its extortions ana
exposing It's agents, the public has come
% think that the victims OF the society
operations deserve little sympathy. II Is
probably true that Il the well-to-do
Italians in New York, or IN any other
city where Black Hand blackmaH -four
ishes, should. organize a law and order
society and energeticalIy pursue the
criminal element IN their community.
that element would be quickly driven out.
Our courts would make snort work OF
the blackmailers and bomb throwers II
laW-abiding Italians should collect the
testimony on which 10 base prosecutions.
But the Italian element here seems 10 be
80 accustomed TO terrorism as 10 regard
II merely as q necessary evil The Ital-
ian community viii not set It's house in
order, and Is so secretive and apathetic
when Black Hand OuTages occur that the
work cannot be done from the outside by
What IS most needed 10 crush out these
criminal associations is the cooperation
OF the Italian authorities and our inn
migration service 20 prevent the free pas
sage or criminals or criminal suspects
from one country 20 the other. Lieut..
Petrosin0's mission to Sicily was 10 Sc
I cure lists OF Sicilian criminals. TO be
used in preventing the admission OF
those criminals at our ports He wanted
10 trace the ramidcstlons OF crime and
70 put the authorities here in possession
OF material on the strength Of which
dangerous Italians could be turned back
and criminals already admitted could be
deported. Our immigration laws need %
be strengthened so as 10 require some
sort q certihcation from police admin
/ istratiOns abroad OF the cleanness Of the
applicants record. The Black Hand eyi
has grown enormously in this city IN the
/ last FIVE years. Il is responsible for
/ shocking crimes. and the immunity which
the perpetrators OF those crimes have
enjoyed has greatly encouraged crime
/ on the part Of representatives OF other
nstionalities. Soon the Black Hand. in
stead OF ssttening on its own people. may
! turn its energies against the community
generally. Severe measures are needed
| 20 stamp out THIS agency OF organized
/ crime. Petrosino VIII not have died IL
vain II his death leads 10 the extinction
| OF the organization which he heroicaIly
fought until it laid him low
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
The Question of Reverue

From the Baltimore sun
Congress may have a difficult task IN
providing revenue from taxation which
viii be sufficient for the expenditures that
have now been authorized. But IL should
be remembered that In all the recent
years. except two or three the revenues
OF the government have been far more
than sufficient, and q surplus was accu-
mulated. The deficit has occurred IN the
lean years Of business depression, and
with the revival OF business the tariff
and excise taxes may again be more than
sufficient II new taxes are added they
may produce another surplus, and a sur
plus always invites and suggests extrav-
agance. When a prudent business man
finds that his income is falling OF, bis
hrst thought Is TO make a reduction in
his expenditures. Would 1t not be better
for Congress to adopt this plan until busl-
ness revives and make some readjustnent
Of tariff rates 20 put them more upon a
revenue basis. rather than 20 on a hunt
for new things 10 tax? II would surely
be wisest from a political point OF view.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
What VIII Taft Dot

From Lrsie's Weekly
What sort Of President will Taft
make? He will not split his party. as
Cleveland did He will not quarrel with
Senator Aldrich. as Mr.. Cleveland quar-
relied with Senator German On the other
hand, he viii probably not be as easy
going or as soft-spesklng as Mckinley.
and there viii. perhaps, be many times
when those who oppose him VIII feel the
ClevelandesQue outburst OF indignation.
The country Is likely 10 hail him with
generous acclaim, and Congress will be
happy sometimes and sometimes be IN
happy. But one thing seems certain
Taft will be his own President, and stand
in no one else's shadow.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
RECIPROCITY IN COAL.
Idea that IL Would Be Mutually
Profitable Gaining Ground.

NFnunus
Tfom tbs PhnadelpAa Eeso-d.
One Of the most surprising incidents OF
the pending tariff discussion Is a nett
ton 20 the Ways and Means Committee
10 establish reciprocity in coal with Can
ada. which a Pittsburg dispatch saws has
been signed BY nearly every. operator in
tbs Western Pennsylvania district.
Western Canada can get coal more
cheaply from the United States than
from Nova Scotia. because the coal can
be shipped across the Lakes New Eng
land can get coal more cheaply from
Nova Scotia than from Pennsylvania, be-
cause Il can be brought by vessels. Ex-
cept TO the railroad companies 70 Is a
clear waste for both companies 20 Try
to supply themselves wholly with do
nestle coal. Our duty on coal Is higher
than the Canadian, and there e only
a small part Of the United States that
could be economically served from Nova
Scotia The result Is that our coal pro
ducers have much the better Of the
business. In the last calendar year We
imported l.Ie7.e00 tons Of coal from Can
ada, and we exported TO Canada $50. 900
tons. not including anthracite. In con
sequences Of this the Nova Scotia pro
ducers applied 10 the Ottawa government
a couple OF weeks ago for an increased
duty. complaining that Americans were
getting their markets away from them.
and the Western Pennsylvania producers
are now asking for the mutual abroga-
ton Of duties.
II the duties on coal were repealed. the
relative positions of the mine operators
in both countries would probably not be
greatly changed. Pennsylvania producers
would sell more coal in Ontario and far
ther west, and Nova Scotian producers
would sell more in New England and
perhaps farther down the Atlantic coast
Consumers on both sides would get coal
cheaper than at present; and IL is not AZ
all certain that the railroads would not
get more business. even n its direction
were sonewhat changed
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
RebatInr NIav Rexire

From the Pitts51rE Dispatch
The president OF the New York Central
declares that there will be no more rebat-
ing. being brought TO a reformed state OF
mind by the affirmation OF that fine
against his company. But the reduction
OF the Standard oil fine may produce the
other effect on more important factors IN
the rebating Industry
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

] know how 70 hold
As the lovers Of old
How 10 cling 70 you sing 10 you.
Let al the rurd know the sncg that bring 70 yol
But do not know yet
How TO go ard forget
know how % call
10 God Over all
h0r 70 sigh for YOU cy for yoI.
Fight down the te-Tibls dark til die for y01i
But do not k30S yet
How 70 50 and foget-
$EdNiu NarkhAm- N the DeiInestor.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

From the Wzll Street Journal
= reviewer OF Oriental conditions says
that China's fatal weakness is It's lack OF
self-cOnsciOusness- A reviewer of West
ern conditions might say with equal truth
that ne greatest nuisance here aad in
Europe Is an exaggerated state OF self
consciousness. which keeps Us and our
neighbCrs awake nights. planning % repeI
attempts Al foreign conquest
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
Amendment Needed.

From the New Orleans Picayune.
While q constitutional amendment in
wolves some trouble and delay, the protec-
tlon Of so great a concourse of people as
commonly gather Tor an Inauguration
from serious Inconvenience. expense. and
the risk Of serious illness OF death from
exposure makes any amount OF trouble Of
comparatively small consequence
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
Hoi for the Jungle.

Mr.. Roosevelt need not fear. we think.
that he viii not carry into Darkest
Africa the admiration and high regard
OF many sturdy Americans. who wish him
much luck, big game. and a safe return.
That hunting expedition is close TO the
hearts of the common people Of this
land, and is OF no small interest to the
uncommon people. too. as We have oc-
casion 70 know.
Here comes, for instance, Mr.. Edward
Leland Strong. the Sweet Singer Of Paw
tucket, and bursts into song in respect
OF this impending event, warbling in this
wise:
Into the jungle. fierce and daak
Goes our President Of highest urk.
A sturdy lad viii also q
70 take the snaps and Tlsh tra button. OBJ
Far away from prJte-tion of cur feet
And no dGiuties therp-only canned meat
AT hearts w1ll make a eraest wish
That good time VIII not be missed
Some who 90 not Ike him soo1
Ar this trip, and say. oh. come Of
BI- Il Is no laughing matter % %
In the Jungle wilds Of that country
Hov many editors who snccr and us1u
Would be brave enough 20 20 20 Asrlcag
wonder what they would do
I Il FACE 10 facc with a Gnsry gnu
/ on Roosevelt all can vel depend
That the bullets he will swiftly send
To animals that eone bis way
/ And chow them he's from the L. S A.
| Should lion oppose his walk
he wiz give him a line OF talk
That the hon viii ike Hartman. feel.
And say be is made q braWn and veal.
And 30 here is a ernest hope
That no cauger comes into his scope.
And that he gers home fresh and green
Back 20 the White House in 1873
Then railroads and Wall Street and the rest
VIII once more break like glass of Lis breast.
! And after his sea5cn OF refreshment
! His tyip 20 Africa viii prove a good investment.
/ This is by TO means the first time we
! have had occasion TO note the patriotic
and uplifting illusions Of Mr.. Strong. He
is not only a poet OF unique and COM
/ pelling persuasion, but he observes the
trend Of political progress. and embaIms
his sentiments concerning the same in
/ soul-stirring verse. even as Rudyard Kip
ling has been wont 20 do now and then.
A careful reading Of :he exhibit herein
display viii show a thoughtful considera-
ton OF events and things as they may
fall out. and as The poet unQuestionabIy
hopes they Will faH out. As Mr.. Strong
inquiries. How many editors who sneer
and pUrr would be brave enough 10 20
TO Africa?' We pause an instant for a
reply. but not longer. because we know
It win not be Forthcoming. Editors who
"sneer and purr" never banker for the
jungle: they spend their day rather in
high living. wine bibbing, malefac.oring
and other reprehensible pursuits too nu.
merous to mention. and not fit to print
anyway. Thank heaven. there are very
few editors who "sneer and purr"-
audlbly. at all events
Also, Poet Strong sees plainly a vision
OF a re-Roosevelted White House in 1873
We doubt not this is a blessed vision
lowering on the horizon OF many hopes
Poet Strong may be not only poet. but
a prophet as well. Who knows: And
III it should happen so. perhaps hi,
dhe ex-President's) trip would prove q
good investment''-and that even thougl
Wall street might not be interested in it
Tor Congress amiably impressed thereby.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

The proposed increased tax on beer
will interest the common people no little.
incidentally. it is up &c the dispensers 20
decide. we suppose. whether they will
move up the bottom Of the glass or
crowd down the foam line
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

Commenting on The Washington Her
AIDS statement that George Washington
was Inaugurated on April 50. and that
this historic precedent should be fol-
lowed b. the Norfolk Landmark says:
And so should a good many others set
by Washington" Amendment IS accepted.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
Try Them on the Worth.

Fron the New York Tribune
There are many States outside the South
in which negroes can be named for Fed
eral posts without exciting irritation. and
these are the States in which the claim
OF the race TO recognition can be best
satisfied.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

We learn with genuine regret that Edi-
tor Caldwell, Of the Charlotte Observer, is
seriously 81. we hope 20 hear Of his
early and complete recovery. Not only
dc We love him. but his editorial observs-
Uons are the sauce piquant OF journalism,
IN bis corner Of the universe.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

Impossible story beginning. respectfully
submitted for the New York Mails in
specuon: "Mr- James Wilson had just
notified the new President that he could
not and would not serve longer as Secre-
farY OF Agrlculture=-
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
Lincoln and the Tariff.

From the Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Now that the question OF the tariff is
again TO the fore. the hOmely way in
which Abraham Lincoln put the phil
osophy Of protection Is worthy to recall:
When We buy rails fOr railroad tracks
from England. that country has the
money and we have the rails. but when
we make the rails we have both the
money and the rails d"
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

What are you doing out here in the
suburbs2-'
Been told 10 get an interview with the
first robin" explained the cub reporter.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

the gentleman is granted his liberty he
may eventually get enough notches IN
his gun-handle TO entitle him 10 be
known as General"
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

We suppose. however. We should have
expected some phase Of the "unwritten
law to be rung in on a jury that can
neither read nor write. And that Is just
what happened in the Carmack murder
trial
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

Quicksilver has been steadily falling
In price for the past few years II
seems that we cannot win. Now that the
cost OF living has put luxurious repasts
out OF reach OF the common people, ealo-
mel gets cheaperl
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

You may break, you may shatter the
vase. IL YOU will, but the scent of the
roses will hang round Il still" This,
unfortunately. however, is equally true OF
the asafetida lar.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

Sherman, however. Is not rendered es-
pecially probable because OF that admit
tedly distressing fact
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

The Houston Post OF recent date had
something 20 say OF the Senator from
Hopkins The Illinois legislature per-
formed the operation, we believe.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
Naught TO Rail At

From the Boston Transcript.
Pity the poor Democracy Roosevelt
stole its ideals, and now Taft is silencing
its historic crouch
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
Told You So.

It's the unexpected that always hap
pens"
oh, I don't know Somebody always
claims TO have predicted IT,"
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

Sometimes the editor Of the Congress
sonal Record has TO ;hink twice. we sus-
peet, before he is able TO convince him
s-ll that the Outlook is not stealing his
Legitimate thunder
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

Cannon TO the right Of them. Cannon to
the left Of them. Cannon in front Of them
noble little band OF insurgents! We
suspect their day will come vet.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

The advance notices are all in. the our
tain Is about TO rise. We shall soon
know whether tarin revision is 70 be a
real. frst-class performance. or a cheap
comedy.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
In a state of FInr.

From the Charleston News and Courier.
One Of the troubles with the Democratic
party appears TO be that It has no fixed
principles upon any public question.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

is doubtful If home is especially Cas-
trosick.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
Mistress Spring.
An AEaiKnTnent.

She wears a coat Of ice. We know
But what about her waste OF snOw7
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

A Chinese missionary society has sent
SO to Arkansas for the enlightenment OF
the natives. We fear our Chinese friends
take Senator JET" Davis too seriously
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

I am glad 10 be out OF politics" says
Mr.. Thomas Golfer Platt. We have no
idea this statement will start An argu-
ment anywhere.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

We assure the new Congressman they
all look every bit as grand as they feel.
too.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

Mr.. Andrew Carnegie has sent the King
Of Italy a diplodocus These things ap-
pear TO be the Carnegie European sub
stitute for libraries
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

The native press OF the Philippines is
not favorable 10 Taft, it is said. The
likelihood or Mr.. Taft reslgning and
turning the government over 10 Mr..
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

We 90 not see how the women are TO
stretch their dear little neeks any far
ther in the matter Of collar fashions.
but We have no doubt they will man
age II. IL later styles demand the same.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

That $4,000 affair appears to have
been more OF q frolic than a fight for
the Standard Oil. after ali
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

Before the shooting the elder Cooper
was generally addressed as Major"
since. It appears, he is Colonel If
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

Most OF the weather we do not get in
March is very beautiful indeed.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

a word 10 the Weather Bureau say.
an editorial headline in a contemporary
We cannot say what it was-we feared
10 read t.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

Oh, look who's here! A real. new
Congress.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
A LITTLE NONSENSE.


SIGN OF SPRING.
"Vilets, fresh vi'lets.
Such Is the cry.
While hesping high
Are fragrant punches on a tray
Tis thus we see them every day
"Vflets. fresh vilets."
"Vllets, sweet vi'lets'
Such is the sOns
The while the throng
Comes hurTying with restless feet
Adown the busy. busting street
''Vflets, sweet vi'lets.'
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
Quite SO.

Never count your chickens before they
are hatched"
''WeIY'
Mo harm 10 DO your pennAnt boasting
before the season starts. however"