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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-02
Judson for Fairgrounds

Commissioner Judson is Ia favor of
the establishment OF Fairgrounds and
If the revenues OF the District are suf-
ficent Will recommend that IN appro-
priation for that purpose be included
In the next District appropriation
bill.
As a member of the board of di
rectors of Ihe Washington Playground
Association, Major Judson is espe-
rcially interested in the development
of the playground system. During a
recent visit to Chicago, he inspected
a, number of playground sites, one of
which was obtained by the condemna-
tion of an entire city block. On this
was erected a large building contain
ing two gymnasiums, for both sexes.
swimming pools, shower baths, and a
well equipped branch of a public
library.
Congress May Respond.
Major Judsons approval OF the play
grounds project is right in line with
the policy Of President Taft, Speaker
Cannon, Pcstmaster General Hitchcock.
and others prominent in the present
Administration. and it is believed that
Congress will take a more liberal view
of the needs of the children of Wash
ington next year.
At the present time, however. in the
absence of any appropriation, public
subscriptions alone can open the play
grounds this summer. The association
required more than 5000 10 carry out
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-02
PRESIDENTS POWER
TO IMPOSE MAXIMUM DUTY ON
UNFAVORED NATION.

those which can be shown to be givirx
concessions TO the United States equiva-
lent TO the value of the minimum tariff
rates of this country. A concession
means concession by comparison with
some standard. Il invoIves a COMPARE
son Of commercial values; and whether
3 given country could make a showing
that It was giving a concession, say,
from It's maximum rates-if Il chances
to have them-of such value TO the
United States would easily be a close
question
whatever effect Senator shively's re-
marks may have had on the minds OF
Senator'S, they certainly aroused pro-
found interest among the diplomatic
representatives Of other countries. Ever
since they read the Indiana mans
speech they have been hurrying around
TO the State Department to inquire
what It's all about and whether any
such thing that Shiyely suggests IS
likely to happen A general increase OF
. per cent IN the Aldricl Bills rates
would bring the United Ststes into COM
me rcial warfare with every other coun-
try on earth with which mis- nation
has any business. It is pointed out that
England. Holland and Belgium. free
trade countries already, could not make
any concessions of equal value to the
United States in their markets simply
because they have no rates of duty
which could be pared down: and Eng
land. after all. is the best mariSst the
United States has.
Diplomats Aroused.
A number of diplomats have express
ed to Secretary Knox misgivings about
the operation of this section They
admit that their home governments are
watching revision at washington with
deep concern. and that il the Shively
analysis should be sustained by the
courts a most difficult problem would
be presented.
Secretary Of State Knox has been
kept busy explaining these matters and
showing how impossible il IS for him 10
do anything until the new law Is &C
tually passed. After that there will be
the better part of a year TO figure out
the next move, before the maximum
rates would become effective.
These uncertainties about the consti-
tutionsl and practical aspects have Civ
en- encoura cement 10 Senator's who be-
lieve that, anyhow q reciprocal rather
than a retaliatory tariff is best policy.
These are disposed 10 make an issue on
this provision, end TO attempt an
amendment to make the tariff Bills
rates the maxina. with provision for
reduction of 20 per cent in favor Of
countries which grant equivalent con-
cessions TO the United States.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-02

Senator shively of Indiana started a
new species of tariff trouble with his
maiden speech in the upper chamber.
He discussed the maximum and mini
mum provisions OF the bill now pend
ing, and pointed out that there was a
serious constitutional question about
how they would work.
He pointed out that the rates Of duty
which are being fixed in the Senate are
made the minimum duties only; the gen.
eral tariff is to be % per cent ad valorem
above these minima- The maximum or
general duties are to be charged against
countries which discriminate in any way
against the products OF the United
States The President is empowered by
proclamation to put the minimum rates
into effect with favored countries.
Now, declared Senator Shively, there
is uncertainty whether such a grant of
legislative power can constitutionaiiy be
given to the President by Congress. If
it can't, then the maximum rates would
be fastened upon the country, and
would have to stay there until Congress
could reduce them.
Early Legal Test.
He pointed out that II this maximum
and min'-..Im provision shall pass, there
will be legal test of 1t as soon as
possible; and If It should be held that
the President may not exercise this
power Of reducing rates by proclama-
ton, then the higher rates would re-
main permanently in effect. More than
this, he discussed at some length the
language employed with the view to
showing that it is very liable to con-
struction which viii make it very diff
cult, in many cases, for the President
to be assured that the United States is
getting the fair and reasonable treat
ment, reciprocal and equivalent TO con-
cessions granted in the minimum tariff
OF the United States as the language
Of the provision reads.
He opined strongly that there was ser.
ious danger that in many cases the nee
essary showing could not be made TO a
legal certainty, and in that case the au-
thority of the President to issue his
proclamation would be lacking. After
March 10, 1910, as the measure nov
reads, the maximum rates shall become
the general tariff rates Of the country,
They shall apply to all countries except
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-02

that business to this side. A very
laudable purpose in some ways, but
how viii it feel to the foreigner who
already is in no amiable frame of mind,
to learn that our revision downward
Is merely readjustment designed to
freeze him entirely out?
Trade is a two-sided arrangement. 1t
takes two to make a bargain. The
other party in this tariff interest viii
make himself felt yet, if we persist in
such cavalier treatment of him. Ever
the United States would appear poorly
in tariff war against the whole conti-
nent of Europe. Our financial neces-
sites would place US at a disadvantage
even if in the matter of mere commerce
we were able to hold our own.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-02
WOMEN MAKE PLANS
FOR HIGHER WAGES
Will Investigate Alleged Prefer
ence of Civil Service for Men
Atlicants.

Better hours, Ser ~ pay. and longer
vacation are a lew Of the demands
which viii be made upon employers BY
the StenograPheFs' Union of Washing
ton. Stenograp piers, typewriters, book
keepers, and assistant bookkeepers are
included in the workers who will be
benefited.
The determination on the part of the
members of the union to demand these
things has been in the air for a long
time. but formal seton was not taken
until last night Then, in session at the
union headquarters on Ninth street
northwest, they voted TO take concerted
action.
The members of the union want to
knoN why men are given preference
over women by the Civil Service Com
mission Members of the union declared
last night that cwo-thirds Of the ap-
poiAtments during the past six months
have seen male applicants.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-02
What Congress Did
IN THE SENATE.

IN 4uE OENA ! T.
The Finance Committee resolution for
night sessions, beginning tonight, was
adopted
Senator Gore shows that earnings Of
many OF the cotton manufacturing es-
adjustments OF New England are ex-
cesSiVe.
Senator Nelson attacks the cotton sched-
ules and says the business interests
need only wait for upward revision
10 know how much TO mark up goods
Senator La Toilette began an exhaustive
argument in favor of reductions in the
duties on cotton manufactures.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-02
In the Mail Bag

The Times viii accept for publi-
cation I'm its Mail Bag columns,
short, vigorous letters on questions
of public interest. Ii cannot I'M
dertake tO publish letters exceed
Ing 200 words, and reserves the
right rigidIy TO con5ense cOInmu-
nicatIOns which are of greater
length Letters must eOntain the
name and address of the writer,
but these will not be published If
request TO that effect is made.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-02
SAYS TARIFF BILL
IS BLOW AT FRANCE
JusSerand Declares Rates Will
Have Deterrent influence on
French Commerce.
French Commerce.

Los ANGELES. Cal, June IN. J.
J. Jusserand, the French ambassador.
is today the guest Of the city, having
been entertained in Pasadena. In an
interview today he expressed the fear
that the new tariff bill viii have a de-
teTent influence on French commerce
IN America.
1T VIII be unfortunate If this is So -
he declared, and Il is expected that
the lawmakers will consider ali matters
that might be detrimental to French
commerce very carefully before taking
final action.
The ambassador made II plain that he
is gTieVed over the tendency of the
American newspapers TO exploit all in
ternauonaI marriages that prove fail
ures.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-02
DISTRICT ELECTRIC
WORKERS PROMOTED
Changes Recommended by Engi-
neer Allen Approved by
mcfarland.

Upon recommendation Of W. c. Al
len, electrical engineer, the following
promotions in the electrical department
were approved today by Commissioner
Macfarland:
W. Z .Bleo, superintendent at 81, 800. to
be assistant electrical engineer at s, SEQ
Daniel F. HARRISON, assistant repair
man at $3.50, TO be telephone operator at
$40.
Ferguson F'ague and J. W. Walton
telephone operators at $500 to be tele-
phone operators at S720
Albert r. Johnson. telephone opera
tor al $500, 20 be assistant repairman
at S620
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-02

prising to know how many folks live on
various callin~s which aren't commonly
taken much into account A man who
has been listening TO the ofhand sta
tistics Of industry and population de-
clares that the House discussion. which
lasted only a few days. counte1 up
total Of rs. 00o. 600 people IN this co2ntry.
He estimates that thus far down the
schedules the Sanate has accounted for
152 200. 600, and calculates that the re-
naming schedules, still to be eonsid-
cred, will be found 10 furnish subsist-
ence to enough more to make the popu-
lation close around 200.09o, 900.
And guess the population statistics
OF these orators are about as accurate
as any others they are giving US, sle
observed with a callous cynicism that
indicated q lack of confidence in the
proceeding.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-02
PROGRAM

March-'fVienna Forever"
Schrammel.
Overture-"Crown Diamonds Re-
quest ss..ss's..s.'-'..'-' ''''' FA''DSi'
Transcription-"The Angels Sere-
made" ..:....................... Bragg
Grand Selection-'Robert lie Diable,
Myerbeer.
Hungarian Dances-Nos. . and 9,
brahms.
Excerpts from 1.-THE Three Twins.
Hoschna.
Waltz Suite-Eternelle Ivresse,
Came.
Finsle-"On Jersey Shore. Pryor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-02
Capital Tales

HERE are various ways Of getting
amendments into the tariff bill
Senator Brown of Nebraska has
discovered a new one. There is a big
deposit of pumice stone in Nebraska
and the folks want a duty on 1t in
creased, so they can clean the world 5
teeth without competing with the pau
pe- purnice in Sicily. Senator Brown
early called the matter to the attention
Of Senator AIdrich, who promised that
the duty should 90 UP. 1t was accept
ed as settled.
But meanwhile a lot Of schedules had
come to vote, and Brown had voted
regularly with the insurgents and IN
favor os lower duties. Senator Aldrieh
presumably wasn't infatuated with the
Nebraskap's voting record. The pumtce
stone item was duly reached, and
Brown. rising in his place, demanded
that the committee amendment be read.
THE committee has no amendment to
offer 10 this item" replied the chair
man of the Finance Committee
But I understood and was assured
that the committee would report an
amendment" persisted Mr.. Brown
THE committee has not recommend
ed any amendment" was all the ex-
PLANTATION Senator Aldrich would make.
We'll, then, I'll offer one myself, re-
rIIed Senator Brown. L was promised
that this amendment should come from
the committee, and If the committee
doesn't present II, I will. 1 ask that
the item be passed over for the pres
emit" It was passed.
Later that day the Nebraska and
Rhode Island Senators met in the cloak
room and exchanged some samples OF
highly torrid opinion.
q was given a promise Of that
amendment, and / don't Iike' the per
Torrance at all said Senator Brown.
You've been voting against us all
through" replied Aldrich-
YES, and I'll keep on doing 1t when
I want to-" was the rejOlnder. Pm
doing this voting TO suit myself, and a
duty on puniee stone won't fix me"
So it stood. Recently the item was
taken I'D again. Brown offered his
amendment 10 increase the rates TO i
cent per pound of manufactured and
e cent on manufactured stone. There
was no objection. and when the amend
rent was put Brown and Aldrich both
voted for it, nobody voted in the mega
tive and il carried.
Thus was spoiled a promising pres
poet for a red-hot speech by the Ne
braskan, who was loaded and prepared
to make trouble.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-02
White House Callers

Senators Curtis OF Kansas.
Rayner of Maryland.
loot of New York.
stone OF Missouri.
RepreseT natives Palmer of Pennsyl-
Vanis.
TAYLOR of Colorado.
Carey Of wisconsin.
Rob nson of North
Carolina.
Cushman of Washing
ton.
Keller of Ohio.
Guernsey of Maine.
ak Bartholdt Of Missouri.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-02

Wall Street declines to worry about
the reports that Croton water supply
for that city has now been developed
to its utmost possibilities. One end Of
Wall Street abuts on an arm of the
Atlantic Ocean, and the supply is ex-
pected to be ample for the Streets needs
for some time to come.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-02
NO REPORT HERE.

No report has yer reached the Secret
Service Office relative to the arrest in
New York of a mqn supposed TO be
Charles ". Schroeder. d Secret Sew
ice man, on the charge of having at
tempted TO use a loaded gun in a dis
turbance at the Hotel Belmont in
New York last evening
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-02

Judge Anderson of the United States
court at Indianapolis seems to be lay
ing down some extremely sensible views
about newspaper publication and libel,
in connection with the Panama libel
cases.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-02

It seems that the Germans are almost
as displeased with their government for
supplying those wage facts to the FL
nance Committee as the Finance Com
mittee is. but for entirely different rea-
sons,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-02

Fate tried to conceal Hoke Smith by
giving hiIa that name, and then it did
him more dirt by having a man named
Brown defeat him. But what's the
use? Real genius can't be suppressed
for long.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-02

The Niagara Falls Power Company
has made arrangements for the float
ing Of a S25,0o0,000 mortgage against its
properties. Which indicates that after
all there appears to be some little value
in the water powers of the country.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-02

The Rev. Anna Howard Shaw an
nounces TO a Philadelphia audience that
there would be no street car strikes If
the women voted Now if she can
demonstrate that there would be seats
for ali riders she viii have done some
thing substantial for the cause.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-02

Persons leaving the city for
long or short period during the
summer can have The Times mail
ed 10 them at the rate Of thirty
cents a month or seven cents
week. Addresses may he changed
as desired. All mail subscriptions
must be paid In advance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-02
MARINE BAND CONCERT AT
UNITED STATES CAPITOL
THIS AFTERNOON AT 5 O'CLOCK.
William H. Santelmann, Leader.
PROGRAM

March: THE Fairest of the Fair"
Sousa
Overture, '1S12" .........T scha ikowski
Musical Scenes from Spain" Langley
Cornet solo, 'crenonian Polka"
Wek9on
Musician Arthur Witcomb.
Grand Fantasia, "CaValleria Rus
ticana" .....................M aseagni
Waltz. "The Bachelors .Santelmann
Suite (two movements) Scenes
Picturesque ............... Massenet
tcD Angelas
Cd Fete Boheme.
''The Star-Spangled Banner"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-02
500 TO SWEAR IN PHONE

OMAHA, June 2.-The Omaha CITY
council has passed an ordinance imnos-
ing fine of Si0G for the offense az
swearing into a telephone
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-02

We can see how a large number of
bouncing little sons of the navy are not
going 10 be named after Secretary
Meyer for some time to come
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-02

James J. Hill declares that it would be
a good idea 10 quit making so many
laws, and set about enforcing those
we have. Excellent. Why not begin Dy
enforcing against the Hill railroad sys-
TEN the spirit of the decree in the
Northern Securities case?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-02
Mrs. BaYard Hostess.

MIS-. OdydIQ DOSLtSS.
Mrs. Thomas F. Bayard was hostess
at dinner last evening, having her
guests, Senator du Pont. the Assistant
Secretary Of War and Mrs. Oliver. DR..
and Mrs. Wilmer, Miss DuqUesne, anu
Philip Bayard.
The Assistant Secretary of State and
Mrs. Huntington Wilson were among
those from Washington who went TO
New York to attend the banquet given
in honor Of the Japanese vice admiral
Baron Uriu.
Mrs. Piquette Mitchell. VINO has been
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles j.
Bell, left Washington yesterday witt.
Mrs. Alexander Magruder and party
of friends for motor trip through Vir-
ginia-
John BarrSst, Director of the Bureau
of American Republics. went 10 New
York yesterday TO attend the banquet
given in compliment to Baron Uriu-
Mr.. Barrett will go to Indianapolis on
Thursday to attend the annual banquet
given by the Merchants Association
there.
Miss Katherine Elkius is the guest of
Mrs. Robert GoeIet in New York.
=
Go To Bar Harbor.
DIT. and Mrs. Tremont-Smith have
closed their Washington residence on
Connecticut avenue, and have gone to
Bar Harbor for the summer
Mr.. and Mrs Randall Hagner will
close their house Friday and take pos
session Of their place at Chevy Chase
for the summer.
Mrs. Horado King has closed her
apartment in the Rochambeau, and left
X q
whence she will sail in day or two
for Europe
Mrs. Audenreid viii leave Washing
she viii spend month. after which she
viii go to Hot Springs, Va, for the re-
mainder of the season.
-
Mrs r b Moran, who has been
spending several days in her country
place in Virginia, has returned to Wash
ington.
Dr.. J. Gustavo Guerrero. secretary of
the Salvador legation. who has been
| transferred 10 a post in Italy. left
Washington several days ago for New
York Hs viii soon sail for Europe.
=
MIR. and Mrs. Clarence Moore will
| close their Washington residence to-
morrow and so to their place at Pride's
Crossing for the remainder of the sum
! mer.
=
Mr.. and Mrs. S. II. Vandergrift and
| Miss Alice VandeTgrift will close their
| residence on Eighteenth street shortly
and leave washington June 10 for their
summer home on the st. Lawrence river.
| =
| The Council OF Jewish Women gave
/ a theater party last night at the Co
| lumbla to witness the performance Of
I THE Prince Chap" Mrs. Charles Gold
/ smith. president OF the council COM
/ pleted the arrangements. and the re-
/ ceipts will go TO charity.
! q
/ Mrs l. L. Blout and Mrs. Edward
| Mayer left for a two weeks stay at
Atlantic City, and are registered at the
| Hotel Rudolph
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-02
!nsurgent Plot?


The reason why no night sessions have
thus far been held by the Senate has
come to light. It appears that when
Senators .Aldrich, Hale. and other old.
timers suggested it the Republican in
surgents at once said: Sure. the very
thing; let Us have night sessions; that's
what we've been anxious for; Il would
help things along greatly If we'd have
night sessions.
This caused the leaders to sit up and
wonder whether ni9ait sessions were a
good thing after all, and whether the
iDslIrrectiOnists didn't have some deep,
dark plot to keep the aged Senators at
work 90 hard as TO drive away a half
dozen or more votes whicb Mr.. Aldrich
controls.
The insurgents, most of them being
young and husky, say they can stand
night sessions If the elder statesmen
can. and the reult is the elder states
men have been bordering as to whether
II was the wise thing to do after all.
I ONATHAN BOURNE. jr., Senator
from Oregon. is in President Taft's
golf cabinet. No further doubt
exists as to this proposition. When the
tennis cabinet Of the Roosevelt regime
made its exit and the golf cabinet be-
gen to form, there was zuch question
wnetner senator BouEl4S Woulu NC S4iS
of the elect, but he is one Of that num-
Der. He has played golf with the
President at least three times In the
last week and appears to be IN nigh
favor at the White House. Some, In
deed. there are who expect Bourne 10
become the Lodge of this Administra-
ton, Just as the senior Senator from
mouthpiece of the Administration al
the Capitol in the Roosevelt reign. The
close relations between Bourne and the
President are the more remarkable, as
It was the Oregon Senator who was
IOudegt and longest in his advocacy of
the, second elective term President
Taft apparently feels that whatever
Bourne did in that ;.ne did not in the
least injure his own prospects and ii is
possible he suspects that 1t helped
them At any rate, Bourne has been
forgiven for any lapses he may have
had in the past and is everywhere get
ting credit for being extremely close &c
the Chief Executive.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-02

A sanitarium for perfect health has
been established in Vienna. After
awhile Wen be progressive enough to
adopt the perfectly logical and sane
plan of the heather Chinese. and pay
our doctors when we are kept well,
and quit them when we get ILL.,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-02

The town Of Zephyr. Texas. was all
blown up in tornado. That shows how
very mild an intimation IS liable to be
taken and accepted as an invitation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-02
CONCERT BY THE SOLDIERS
HOME BAND

70 $50 O'CLOCK THIS AFTERNOON.
John S. M. Zimmermsr, Director.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-02

Omaha council has passed an ordin-
ance providing 500 fine for swearing
into the telephone That's a mean way
of trying TO drive the telephone ex-
change out Of town.