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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-12
English 'Tarin Reform, s.ntim.r,

Opposition to the budget proposed nv
the British ministry and now before the
house Of lords for consideration IN not in
spired alone by antagonism to the social
istic features involved, such as the impo-
Esition OF graded land taxes and increase
Income and Inheritance taxes, but by the
desire on the part OF many Englishmen
Tor what Ia known there as tariff reform
term curiously contrasting with the
same phrase In American politics. Tariff
reform according TO the British point Of
view means the imposition Of additional
customs duties instead Of the abolition or
reduction OF those duties. A considerable
protecttonist sentiment has developed in
England Of late years. especially since
the government began to feel the need Of
more money. Today this sentiment IN
particularly expressed in terms OF tariff
for revenue rather than protection of
British products.
The advocates Of Increased tariff rates
fear that the taxes proposed by the lib
eral ministry will be SUFFICIENT to run the
government. and that therefore there will
be no demand for additional revenues To
be raised by the increase of the customs
Consequently they are opposing the
budget from a very different point of
view from that OF the direct opponents OF
the socialistic features OF the new taxing
scheme. who aver that the budget will
be inadequate TO meet the needs Of the
public service.
But II the budget should be rejected
with the assistance OF those In favor of
larger customs duties IL does not follow
that protection or tariff for revenue would
be the alternative policy Of the govern
.nent. One OF the strongest popular ar
eunnents Of the liberal ministry today in
its advocacy Of the present budget is that
a. lays the heaviest part of the burden Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-12
Pearl Harbor.

The Presidents decision that Pearl
Harbor I'm the Hawaiian Islands shall be
the chief naval base OF the United States
In the Pacific finally puts in the way Of
execution q plan the foundations for
which were laid years ago when the King
q Of Hawaii presented this valuable con-
lcession to the United States. Long be-
fore the annexation OF the islands efforts
were made TO secure from Congress ap-
appropriations for the Improvement Of Pearl
e9iarbor and its equipment az a naval
sstation. but without success. Tho argu-
s5nents then advanced by the advocates
Ecf well equipped naval outpost in
4the Pacific involved a contemplation of
sthe very conditions which arose dur
png the war OF 1898. when our bat
,tleships. cruisers and transports were
aplying the Pacific waters between the
continental base and the Philippines. 1t
would have seemed that that demonstra-
stion would he suflcient and that the de-
rve1opment OF Pearl Harbor as the con-
tral Pacific base would promptly follow
the close OF hostilities. But II has re-
smained until now for q final decision to
be reached to this effect.
in many respects tho United States has
neglected Hawaii since the annexation
but a more serious charge against the
federal government has been that it has
neglected its own interests in the islands
Circumstances have given to this coun-
try an immensely valuable outpost in this
archipelago for the possession Of which
in case of war between the United States
and any other power a mighty struggle
would Immediately ensue. Ordinary pre-
caution suggests that the American navy
should have at Pearl Harbor a base of
operations from which IL can move in
any direction. for the defense of the
mainland. for the support of the distant
fnsular possessions or for purposes Of
attack
Already a beginning has been made at
Pearl Harbor. where a large dry dock II
being constructed and provisions have
been made for defensive Notifications In
the future. But owing to a difference
OF opinion on the part Of naval officers
Of high rank there has been q doubt as
to the wisdom Of establishing the chief
Pacific base at this point or in the Philip
pines. Tho Presidents decision has finally
been rendered in favor of the more CEN
trail position on the ground that from
the Hawaiian base the navy can be main
tained for purposes Of mainland defense
as we'll as insular protection.
This conclusion having finally been
reached 1t should be the policy or the
government TO proceed vigorously with
the development Of Pearl Harbor AZ the
most perfectly equipped and securely
Certified naval base in the world. Half
way measures are futile and costly. The
interests dependent upon the maintenance
OF an effective outpost are too vast for
so-caiied economy to play a part in the
preparation. The expenditure at Pearl
HaTbor OF millions will be an insurance
guarantee for the protection OF billions in
national values.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-12
City Noises.

DIR. Albert Barnes Of New York city has
written a paper In which he contends that
'ear-strain'' IL nearly as prevalent and
quite as serious as "eye-strain." That il.
he assures US. that in a large city the
loud noises. connected with climatic con-
ditions and mental stress. are likely to i'm
pair the hearing. MANY people," he says.
a telephone that their hearing is good.
Not always. Dull hearing like poor sight
may last for years without giving much
trouble" 1t Is a well known fact that
violent noises deaden the constituencies of
the healthy ear. Boiler makers are aware
of It. Nervous women who some shopping
to the big cities are sometimes over
whelmed by the unusual and excessive up
roar of the streets. and most Of them
never know that their headaches irrita-
bility and unrest are entirely due to ear
strain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-12
The Playground Movement.


The Playground Association OF America
finds much to encourage 1t in the develop
ment of the present year. The necessity
of adequate Fairgrounds for the highest
welfare of every municipality has long
been conceded. at least theoretically. but
many cities are slow about translating
theory into practice. OF course the coun-
try child does not need special provision
for this purpose. The roadside. the mead
ow and the grove are his arenas for sport.
though rarely does he realize how blest he
Is. When later he comes to settle amid
the brick and mortar of large city the
longing that he at times experiences for
the Joyous freedom of his early years IL
a revelation to him Of the privileges that
he once enjoyed. But the city child needs
all these things as much as the other.
They should be his normal Inheritance,
and when withheld he Is defrauded of his
birthright.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-12
The Mum. |"
From the Philadelphia Ledger.

The chrysanthemum show makes plain
the hold Of the statuesque, patrician
flower upon popular favor. Nowadays to
the prize chrysanthemum almost as much
sedulous attention Is given as to the care
Of an infant-each blossom is individual
lied and instead Of a whole family on a
''u.ai =. s;n1,e fiower Scsrcei,, 70 u, ue
in the petals seems unattainable, nor does
the feminine couture as altered by fashion
display a greater variety Of form and out
I'M
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-12
From the Springfield Republican.

Buffalo is apparently to he the next
large city to follow Boston In adopting a
commission form of government. The
people there voted by an overwhelming
majority last week i'm support of a petit
ton to the legislature for the grant Of a
commission charter. The spread of this
plan OF local government among the cities
of the country is the great municipal fea-
ture Of the time. II Is becoming no longer
possible to keep count OF the places TAX
Ing up the plan. SO rapid and widespread
Is the movement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-12

% psrsonal absence letters % tn
0TA1 should not b addressed % any
simply 20 TN sTA1. or . the 1disoz1al
OF Business Department, according -
tsoos or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-12

The Chicago Board Of Trade has made
a rule which is expected to stop all cor
ners Of foodstuns. n speculation can
be held down to a gentlemanly basis
there is surely hope for a safe and sane
system of foot ball
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-12

While waiting for a legislature the peo-
pie Of Alaska can get q share of excite
ment by listening to Mr.. CLAWS discus
sion Of coal lands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-12
A Fathers Discipline.

How do you keep your youngest boy so
we'll behaved? Do you threaten to whip
him?''
mo. l threaten to let his mother cut
his hair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-12

A dinner was given last night in New
York to Sir Thomas Upton by a number
Of prominent citizens of the metropolis,
including several active yachtsmen. The
occasion developed into an emphatic pro-
test against the continuation Of the pres
ent restrictive rule controlling the races
for the Americas cup. Sir Thomas. In
his response to q toast. said that he was
anxious to race again for the international
trophy. but he did not feel justified In
challenging in the face Of the existing
regulation. He continued:
This rule prevents an equal chance.
am anxious to race under the universal
rule. which Is the only one recognized in
the United States. I would rather race
on Sandy Hook than anywhere else in
feel almost sure that IL I challenge with
large boat 1t will be accepted. for
don't think American yachtsmen want to
make the Americas cup merely a historic
relic. All I ask IL an equal chance, and
that think Is my due"
These words were received with enthu-
siastic approval. and practically all those
present indicated their total lack Of SYM
pathy with the New York Yacht Club In
its insistence upon the race-preventing
rule. It will be interesting to note the
effect of public sentiment upon this or
ganization II Sir Thomas should chal-
lenge as he suggested. This Is Of course
technically a private matter. but 1t is not
50 regarded by the people Of the United
States. who consider the New York
Yacht Club as merely q trustee for q ma
tional trophy. There Is no direct way to
force tho issue. but 1t Is to be doubted
whether the small group Of men who con-
troll the situation today would continue to
defy the sentiment Of the American peo-
pie II in the face of the prohibitive rules
Sir Thomas we're to make a fair sports
manlike offer for another test Of yachts
manship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-12

search for the agent who has charge
or the Corey property in Paris disclosed
the interesting fact that no less a per-
sonage than Prince Murat has gone into
the real estate business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-12

1t has been remarkable heretofore to
see the number. Of battle axes that were
put away as soon as Uncle Joe took a
grip on the gavel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-12
Literal Obedience.

when l was boy" said Mr.. Corn
tossel. father told me to stick to the
farm
And you did,
Frequently. On wet day you can't
walk across it without stickin' to it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-12

some OF the japanese writer's appear to
take UP the subject of oriental ambitions
TO control the Pacific where Mr.. Hobson
3eft II Off
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-12
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Suggestion.

IF a woman has a right to accumulate
property" said the suffragette, "she also
has the right to go into politics.
Perhaps" answered Senator Sorghum
but have you observed how hard it Is
for the average person in politics to accu-
muiate property? II were you I'd hold
On to the property"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-12

Mr.. Taft will doubtless appreciate
Washington's forbearance in not insisting
on banquets and speeches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-12

The amount Of talking for publication
done by some prima donnas leaves 1t a
matter Of wonder that they have SUM-
cient voice left to sing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-12

As senator Mr. Bryan could be de-
pended on to put some good reading into
the Congressional Record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-12

IL knows a man. said Uncle Eben. dat
says he loves nature. But he never goes
out In de woods wifout a shotgun. OATS
de way some folks loves DER nelghbors. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-12

the oak because Of its greater longevity
and its comparative immunity from insect
enemies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-12

Taught by his Mount Mckinley ex.
periences. DR.. Cook was content to an
nounce that ne discovered the north pole
He does not claim to have climbed 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-12

started for Judge Gaynor. But he will
have a number of local issues to attend
to before he can get around to giving it
much personal care.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-12

Sir Thomas Upton says 1t is a glori-
Gus thing to be born poor! This 10 a
sentiment which will be shared only by
those who manage not to stay that way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-12

There are indications that Mr.. Ballinger
Is frankly opposed to the conservation of
Clifford Pinchot. And vice versa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-12

The President is privileged to adopt a
tone Of complete and unqualified optimism
in his Thanksgiving proclamation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-12
Reappearances-

Heappearances.
Once more the statesman wise Is drawn
Into this busy sphere
To take another encore on
The things he said last year
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-02-18
MISAS

Catedral --Dias iaborables; z, 7.30
40 --Festivos: 8. Z, 6.9y IL.
saa Francisco.-Dias laborsbles; 4.
-Festivos: $50, y 7.3O.
san Jos6.-Dfas ,abGrablea: z y 7.3U.
-Fcstivos: $50 y $50.
santp sna.r-Dias laborables; z y
3o.--Festivos s y. 10.
Puerta 6e Tierra-Martes do.
nincos
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-02-18
ScccItn GeigIOSa

Santos para maiana.
San Gabino pbro, y mr., san Alvaro
de Cordoba y san Conaado, cfs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-06
I,s .l | -- za=s5s.5 .s5 = TWO MEN KILLED
 ON MEXICAN BORDER.

San Diego. Cal, Jan. 5.-News has just been received of a startling trag- edy near vallecito, close to the Me$ts can border, on Christmas eve. when two men were hacked to pieces and a young woman was torn from her. dy- ing husband and carried into the noun tafns, C " r f ss.sk ]! The men Killed are said to have been Jose Rodriguez and Victor lCota. The woman alleged to have been abducted was Cota's wife, Emmanuela. # The Cotas had been living on a ranch in the mountains back of Ban ner. On the day before Christmas Rod riguez and Nuncio Berdugo called at the place. Two days, later horseman. stopping at the house found signs of q terrible affray. He gave the alarm. Neighbors went to the ranch and found Rodriguez's badly mutilated body. and Gotta also stabbed to death. The wo- man and Berdugo. we're missing. but traces of e man and woman leading toward the boundary were found and it Is supposed they are in Mexico.
 The first report received here was that there had been a bloody affray against catties men. Later advices are as aboNe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-06
RIOTS IN CALCUTTA.
British Troopa Fire. Upos . Hinap ,

British Troops Fire Upen Hfndn sIos.
 Calcutta. Jan. 5.--The religious riots between Mohammedans and Hindus have taken a more serious turn again, requiring the active intervention of British troops today at Titaghur. who fired upon the Hindu mob. ss
 Tire Hindus had resumed the attacks of two previous days on the mosque at Titaghur. because the Mohammedans had sacrificed cows. The Hindus de- stroyed the sacred furniture in the mosque and partly demolished the walls.
 Unframed Mohammedans gathered to the defense Of the mosque and were subsequently, surrounded by a military cordon, which formed barrier between the Mohammedans and the Hindu riot CTS, who assaulted the military in an endeavor to come to close quarters. with the Mohammedans. The troops fired on the zealots. killing and wound- ing several of them.
 Isolated combats between Hindus and Mohammedans are taking place through out the disturbed district.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-06
TROUBLE or A. ,. . A
Reascnsl Given for the Neeefvership
 Applicatfon. s-a

Reasons Given for the Neeefvershsp
 Application.
 Boston, Jan. .6.--The receivership for the Atlanta. Birmingham and Atlantic Rallroad. which was effected at Allan ta last week, according to advices rs- ceiyed here today by local investors, was due to financial entanglements i'm vofvfng the payment of interest on construction notes, on first mortgage bonds. and on equipment notes and the company Is now in the position of. hav- ing met it's obligations on the coh- struction notes while 1t defaulted on the first mortgage and equipment pay ments. #
 It is said also that as the protective conditions of the equipment notes are very severe, appiicationNwill be made at once for permission to issue receiv- CTS certificates to pay the accrued in- kerest. .S .ss s
 Persons interested here understand that the interest on the construction notes was not paid out of the funds of the company but that the money was. contributed by agreement be- tween stockholders to protect the property. as the construction company which has been. building certain branch lines had not yet turned them over. ;, The amount of the construction notes Is said to; be ssoo0.ooD of first mort4 gage bonds. $s.173.00o aad of equip ment notes, s1.T0o. .0ooa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-06
HIGHER CLASS
H1sxcxN ASSOCIATION AND EAST.
 ERNsLEAGuE WIN OUT.
E@4t <yEfu B< Allowed ts Draft Flnys < &u 1ksm Southern League and
 All These Benenth
 s ss {. K &rs Cfnss A. 4sss4c s

Cincinnati. Jan. 5.--UnIess some &1fuE that ia not in any manner .ail-
 ii <soSds ln 'ti1at have hosersd over owe the b41otell situation will have passed Azf4y and there will be no baseball war. The finishing touches of sn oth- 6rWfe6 interesting meeting will be 91e1e by the National Baseball commis-
 Today. the commission in conjunc-. lion with the National Association. de- <Ided Co acceds. to the reQuesu of the E&Afern League and the Au1eri an As- 9o&io}fon. i.a all bus one particular. that 6&iHE that the two leagues be made A third party to the national agree ulcnt and be given representation on <he National Commission. This re- ulIcst was hardly presented before It Sfas efnphaticaIly denied and the East sr League and Amsrissn se'ss A pss iSs request. waived the point. and for one brief moment IL might have been truth fully said that the warning factions emonx the minors had at least come to 1ef1nite understanding but there was mlsnnderstanding and this prolons- e6 the session until tomorrow.
 The misunderstandins arose when .t xt41nted to the Eastern League and the 4FS8tern Association in order that no 1i1tsadderxtandfng might occur in the
 sss x arGss ysbss on tss and we tSs wording of this request met with the apf9reva1 of all, yet the Interpretation or the wording by each faction lwas d{ffercnt and after a debate of over au nos1r ff was decided that the question should be left to the National Commis- S]on and that it's decision on the sub- Ieet would be satisfactory to both fac-
 xhus the nesting practically came fo an end with every one satisfied and f will take but few minutes tomor- row morning for the commission to t}iresh this matter out. The Eastern League and American Association gain. ea the following points:
 That they be put in class higher than Class A, and this was allowed. while the class was termed A.
 raised to this class. That they be al- lowed to govern their Internal affairs. Hffl1orgh still a member of the Na- fianal Association; tLat the. be al- lowed to draft from Class v leagues ana those beneath Class A. under cer- xf0n0I Commission and that they te allowed certain Territorial rights to be decided upon by the commission to-
 wniis the commission. and the minors were Having their hearingS the big gers of the smaller clubs. were busy fryinR for deals. Charles Ebbets. President of the Brooklyn Club of the National League, announced that he had higned James Sebrings; the player wao was reinstated by the commission on Monday. providing that he pay
 0uifs | little furry was created in the afternoon when several members cf fhe Board of the National Associa- ton grew indignant over remarks made by Attorney Kiliilea and threat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-06
ensa t0 make Killlls. prove what hs

enea to make Kmilsa prove what he
 Jerry Freeman, walter Johnson. B. D. Keeley end Jesse Tennehill. sll members of the Washington American League Club. charged with having par-. ticipated in games against the Logan Square Club. of Chicago last fall have been reinstated by the National com- mittee, on condition chat they pay $ss each, the fine imposed upon them.
 c. D. Blankenship who has been on the ineligible list. failed to report to the Washington American League club for the season Of 1908, was today reinstated. The player is required a,to pay fine of sg00x
 Joseph ward. asso Ineligible because Of hls tri.state connections was rel instated today. He was required to erfy of the Philadelphia National. Lesgue Club having jumped his con tract two years ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-06
r. M C. A. Basket Bunch Making
 Ready for. the. Magic City 1ean1

Goals. iron, field. Myers, g; Moriarty. t4; Paterson, .2..s Washburn, q; Susong. 10: J. Marcus B. Mcqueen. 1: Randy. 2; sBledsoe. +
 Arrangements are being made for the handling of a large crowd at the local gymnasium, Friday night. The Montgomery team. is out for revenge, and are counting on scoring a victory over the boys from Birmingham
 The game in Birnsingham Dec. IT.. which opened the Southern League, re- suited in the hottest battle of the sea- son. and like contest Is anticipated for Montg omsry Friday night. The although the locals are getsing in shape rapidly. hard game is ex- ipected
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-06
spEYER IS RELEASED.

Kansas City, Jan. s--John Martin Speyer. of New Orleans. who. on July IT. 1902, murdered his ve-year- old son, Freddie, by cutting his throat, was re- leased from the county jail here today.
 Speyer had been convicted three times but each time the Supreme Court re- versed the decision and remanded the
 Virgil Conkline. the prosecuting att torney. appeared in the criminal court and petitioned for speyer,s release on the ground that it was impossible to again convict him as practically all of the witnesses for the State had been ,ost track of. z.f
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-06
MUTINOUS SOLDIERS MAKE
 TROUBLE IN MANCHURIA

Annoy, China. Jan. 5-oficiai reports have reached here Of a revolutionary outbreak in Manchuria near Mukden One thousand mutinous soldiers having taken the field.sa column Of government troops wtthea Gatlin gun was sent out against them. t
 An engagement wass fought Sunday in which the insurgents. according to the official version. was repulsed. Native reports however. are to the efrect that the troops. were driven back with a loss of sixty men killed.
 The fact that the insurgents occupy an impregnabie position would seem to indicateaa U government reverse Rein forcements have been asked for.
 sInsurgentsagents in Annoy are offer. ing a dollar a day for mon,