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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-27
THE KAISER SUPPORTS HIS AHB4S-
S1DOR

1t is gratifying hut not surprising to
observe the prompt and marked ap-
prevail which the German Emperor has
given 10 the recent utterances of mis-
ambassador TO this country on the sub
ject of Germanys foreign pohcy. and
particularly of her policy toward South
America. We have already commented
upon the admirable tone of those utter
ances. as well fitted 10 dispel whatever
lingering remnants Of suspicion or dis
tlust some might have cherished concern
ing German designs in this hemisphere.
and also Ia promote the best interests of
the German Empire in it's relations with
other countries. II has been agreeable
Ia note that the German Chancellor and
Foreign Minister. speaking before ;he
Reichstag. have confirmed the ambassa-
doris words. And now comes a signal
mark Of the Emperor's favor and ap-
prevail
This is. as we have said. not surpris-
ing. because il was at The outset in
conceivable that the ambassador should
have spoken as he did without imperiaI
warrant, or without knowing that what
he said would be pleasing 10 his sover-
eign. 4 German ambassador does not
90 directly from his sovereign's presence
la make random and unauthorized state
ments on the weightiest matters of for
eign policy. The very fact that he said
what he did WAS sufficient indication of
the bent of the imperial mind But apart
from that there was another reason for
assuming that the Emperor would ap-
prove his words, and that was their en-
tire sanity and conspicuous worldly wis
dom.
There are strong reasons, too. for be-
lieving that this German policy will prove
10 be as practically profitable as it is
theoretically equitable. 1t will mean
much for Germany 10 be freed from the
suspicion and antagonism with which
she has been regarded in certain not in
significant quarters. II will mean much
for tie German mind 10 be withdrawn
from Fantastic dreams of widespread con-
quest which some have coniured up and
10 bee fixed earnestly upon the problems
and the task of developing the posses
sions which The empire already has. and
which thus far have been of little worth
though Of much cost 60 The Fatherland.
To dream OF conquerng South America
AN undertaking which would be beyond
the power even of the German Empire
while the vast expanses of German Africa
aud German Austria lasia are neglected
would De such folly as we should not ex-
pect 10 see long practiscd.
From the embassy. from the chanceI-
leTy and now from the throne itself the
world mas assurances that the policy of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-27
PREVENTION OF CANCER.
Ito. If The Tribune.

To the Edito. If The Tribune
Sir: The letter in The Tribune this morn
ing on cancer research is sober, sensible,
impressive. Do away with malignant dis
eases ard the life Of man can be trebIcd
in worth. II is not for the lack OF gold
to purchase scientific research: not Tor the
lack Of earnest and patient experiments.
not for lack of honor and fame for true
discovery in ways and means effective
against cancer and tuberculosis that dis
covery is delayed; yet that something
which IS lacking in prevention and cure OF
malignant disease oYsht not 10 bee so diff
cult.
study and applied thought have invented
the means to satisfy the greatest dreams
in physics. as witnessed by the Inventions
of the N-rays, the light and the motive
power OF electricity the marvellous accom-
plishments In aerostatics, great bridges
towering buildings and the Panama Cannl
Why not master the problem OF cancer?
The reason is not far to seek IL is that
human beings. in the practice Of their
inalienahle rights and exercise of freedom
uhwisely elect to misuse and To abuse
themselves. Cancer and other malisnant
diseases are prcventablo aud even cura ble
up 10 a certain degree--the one dltilcultv T.;
10 persuade mankind To choose between
what Is right and wrong LIVING. The pre-
Veiton consists IN right iivins. What is
wanted is new college that can present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-27
REGIN FIGHT.

The Republican members Of the Stale
Senate. when they come 10 the selection
of q successor TO SeIiator Raines. will do
we'll To bear in mind one thing. namely.
that the Republicans Of this state are
enlisted firmly in the support of Gov
ernor Hughes and his policies. 1t is late
in the day 10 make this observation. after
what is known of the fate of those Re
publican legislators who have identified
themselves in the public mind prominent
ly with the opposition to the Governor
the Senators who voted against the anti
gambling bills. for example, and the As
semblymen. generally speaking. who had
the temerity 10 declare themselves
against direct nomination. either in the
primaries or at the election. Moreover,
so strong is the Governors hold upon his
party that even those organization men
who like him least have confessed that
he could have q denomination IL he de-
sired one In such circumstances the
Republican members of the Senate eau
not better reflect public sentiment than
by choosing as their leader Senator
who will be recognized as friendly 10 the
Governor. Nothing would please the
voters OF the state better than TO have a
Hughes man as Mr.. Raines's successor.
II will be worth while TO please the
voters, for the Republican party is going
10 be Judged at the coming state election
largely upon what this Legislature does.
The record of the Legislature last year
was not pleasing to the Republican voters,
and Republican newspapers all over the
state felt called upon to speak OF it In
the sharpest terms. Had the party been
compelled 10 enter a state campaign last
fall upon that legislative record and with
a new and untried candidate for Gov
ernor it would necessarily have done so
with misgivings. There must be amend
ment this year, and the session cannot
begin with better promise of amendment
than would lie i'll the choice of sup
porter Of the Governor as Republican
leader in the Senate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-27
4 rlnSeRents.

ACADEMY or MUsIC-s:I5-The Easiest
AIHAMBRA-s-s-v vaudeville.
ASTOR-s:l5-seven Days.
RELASco-s:15-is Mstrinony a Failure
RERk EiEl-s :30-know ThyselG
FIJOC--s l5-The Lottery Man.
BROADWAE-s :l5-The Midnight Sons
cASINO-s:l5-Ihe Chocolate Soldier.
CcLONTAL-G-s-Nsud
CoMEDN-s:l5-The Melting Pot.
pALN'S-S:i5-The Belle 81 Brittany.
EDEN MCSEE-The World in Wax.
EMPIRE .l5-What Every Woman Knows
FIFTH AVENUE e-s-Naudevnle
osArETT-S:I5-THc Fortune Hunter
Gardens :20-Iiis Kane the Door.
ssARRICK-s :f5--rhe Harvest Moon.
uACEETT-s :15-Cameo Kirby
HANAFE RSTFTN'S Is -l5-NsGdeville.
HERALD SQUARE .l5--Old Dutch.
tsFPpGDRNNsF- 3-S-A Trim to Ispan. Inside
The Earth. tbe Ballet ~ Jewels.
pUpsoN-N:l5-The Next Of Kin.
IRVING E-2:3o-s15-Der Zigeuuer-
ENgCKFRRoCKER-s- Dollar Princess
iTRERTY- S:l5-The Fires q Fate.
fvCEI M-S so Penelope.
.TRTC s-i5--The city.
MANHArTAN OPERA HoUsE-TaIes %
NAxiNF EIIToTT~s THEATRES :So-The
Psssing - tie Third Floor Rack.
HFTRoPoLTTAN OPERA HoCSE--S-fris'sn
NEw AMsTERpAM-S .is-The Silver star.
%rW T7sT TRF-s-Ths School for Scandal.
XIV YORK -S.l5-Thc Man Who owns
RroadNsy.
sAvo1'-S .is-Tle Commanding ofioe-.
ETTYTESAeCT-S .15-The lily
WALLACE S-s:i5-A Little Brother % the
~rrrfs.s-s tis-Tho Goddess 81 liberty.
WEST ENp--s 1.-THE Gin and the Wiz9rd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-27
4 GOOD SUGGESTION FOLLOWED.

4 GOOD SUGGESTION FOLLOWED.
In one respect. if we are TO believe the
reports which came 10 us from shops IN
all parts of the city. this season has been
an epoch making one. Thanks largely,
we are sure. TO the efforts Of the Con-
sumers' League, holiday shopping has
been done in better season than ever be-
fore, and statesmen and saleswomen,
wagon drivers and package handlers are
breathing a prayer Of thanksgiving FOR
the consideration shown them by the
public. which began its shopping early
and thus saved not only the employees Of
the stores, but themselves as well, from
the inconvenience which inevitably at
tends eleventh hour Christmas shopping.
One house makes the announcement
that the real shopping season began about
a week earlier this year than usual, and
that although there were evidences of I
record breaking holiday trade it was
handled with decreased strain. Other
department store managers say that by
the beginning of last week what they re-
fer 10 as the better class of their Gus,
LpliiCio hdNi AhAcIlth AhNll SiipPPih6' ~
will be noted that the season of evening
opening in those stores which do not adj
here rigidly TO the policy of no work
after o'clock was shorter than ever, and
it is TO be hoped that the unwisdom Of
keeping clerks at work until late hour,
even during Christmas week will soon
become apparent
This is not the first year that the Con-
sumerS' League has been at work 10 make
the lot of the salespeOple more pleasant
at the time when every one else is full
of the holiday spirit, and. however great
their disappointment may have been in
the past if marked results were not
shown. there can he no question that
this year these efforts have borne good
fruit even if conditions have been much
less favorable than we are now led 10
believe. The public is not wilfully cruel.
however thOughtless it may be, and every
early shopper this wear will certainly be
a convert to the plan for all time. and by
his or her influence fix in the minds Of
others the double advantage Of making
an early start
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-27
A coRPoRATE SrOcK BrDGET.

Mr.. John Purroy Mitchels recent sls-
Eestion that The new city administration
Institute the practice of forming cor
rorate stock budget was excellent. By
this Mr.. Mitchell meant that the Board
II Estimate should consider the eNpendi-
lures cut % corporate stock at The begin
ming Of the year for the year should de-
eide then how much the city should add TO
the city debt during the year: should
adopt definite programme Of public
improvements for the year. setting apart
the amounts required for each. and
should adhere TO that budget once il was
adopted
The present practice is TO consider one
project AZ one meeting and another at
another meeting of the board throughout
the year. An appropriation for one pur-
pose is made one week and another for
another purpose is made the next. The
result of this lack OF system is i'll bal
anced Expenditure. Into one project the
board PUSHES eXtrayagant.y When ap-
other proposal equally or more mertori-
Gus comes up, The board, feeling that il
has already been generous. perhaps too
-'1NA'fA'B W III tii' fila tDl DNillE A'afbA-
city. is niggardly in the provision Il
makes. This fault could bc corrected by
following Mr.. Mitchels plan of consider
ing al of the demands upon the civ ;
credit ri once. In that way the total
SUN that The city has available could ,a
studied in its relation TO the city'S va
nous needs All Of the projects being
viewed together. the board would see ;he
relative Importance Of each much better
than il can now. Appropriations could
Doe made with due regard 10 tie city
requirements and the less pressing needs
could be laid over.
10 illustrate the folly 81 making ap-
preparations from corporate stock with,
our such a budget a. SIR. Mitchell pro-
poses. il is only necessary 10 suggest how
absurd.y making provision for each mat
ter separately would result If applied 10
the running expenses of the city. We
viii suppose the present municipal bud
ger 10 be abandoned and the Board of
Estimate, with 4 rough knowledge Of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-27
TIE NEWS THIS NORNING.

FOREIGN President Madriz OF Mic
sragua ordered the arrest Of certain
leading Zelayans. including a son-in-law
~ the late President, on charges of mis-
appropriation OF public funds. - King
Alfonso eft Madrid. ostenSibly for
hunting trip in Andalusia. but, according
20 report, his real objective is a sana-
forum. where he viii undergo an opera
fion. -- The condition OF Cardinal
Satolli, III in Rome. became desperate,
attacks OF delirium being more frequent.
-= Cardinal Merry Del Val was quot
Cd in Paris as having sent word to the
Papal Nurcio in Brussels that the access
sion Of King Albert had created appre-
hensiOn in inner Catholic circles at
Rome. == The National Defence Com
miltee OF the DOuma refused 10 grant
the proposed credit for new battleships.
= Many persons were reported TO
have been confined to trees. without food,
for three days. in The flood swept parts
81 Spain. = II was announced in
Madrid that the Spanish government
would undertake the revision of the
conc0rdat Of 1851 - The Internal
tional Zionist Congress opened at Ham
burg and Professor Max Nordau was
elected its president.
DOMESTIC-The President and Mrs.
TAFT walked for an hour in the snow at
Washington. IL is believed in
Washington that the present CONGRESS
Will not go further i'm the statehood mat
tor than TO provide for constitutional
conventions in Arizona and New Mexico.
The definition OF the word
"WhSkey" was given by President Taft
al Washington in connection with the
construction of the pure food law with
reference TO labelling. Statistics
were given out at Albany showing that
@A4 agricultural bodies. with total
membership of hundreds of thousands
exist in this state. -= The murder Of
schoolboy, whose body was found in
Pittsburg Is attributed TO thieves. =-
a miniature battle between Chinese and
japanese followed a football game in
san Francisco. =-- The greater por-
ton Of New England was i'm the grasp
~ the heaviest storm ia many years; a
northeast gale rolled tidal wave on to
the coast which, reaching the greatest
height since April. 1851 caused three
deaths and heavy damage.
CITY.-Thc storm stalled many trains
end caused the railroads entering New
York TO abandon schedules. -= Street
Cleaning Commissioner Edward said
he expected 10 complete his Christmas
snow removal job in three days. -
President Taft will speak before the
convention of learned societies tonight
g. The shirtwaist strike was re-
ported as likely 10 be ended by the adop-
tiou tonight or to- morrow of a plan said
70 be satisfactory 70 both sides.
THE WEATHER.-Ind Indications for to-
dsN: CLOUDY. Tho temperature yester-
dsy; Highest, q degrees; lowest 2S.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-27
FOR THE UNEMPLOYED.

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: There are in this city n large nun"
Der of educated. able and really deserving
men who earnestly seek employment 'dl
whose efforts are as futile ar the labcrs OF
Sisvphus. IL is positively pathetic 10 sees
a poor fellow down and ont to use q
colloauialism-who has strained hts phSsl-
cal and intellectual fibre in frantic e.
fort TO get employment. IL seems To "ie
that those who have the means az wen d
the inclination to help their 1elio"infH
would DO we'll to establish bureaus OF en-
pIoyment in available parts OF the cl'E'
which should be in charge Of men spec'a'-
" selected for their business a0iiities'
keen Judgment OF character, oeneVoisuI
disposition and cheerful nature -aho VIZ
would not easily he imposed upon os &C.
signing knaves or professional msnd'cants'
Such an arrangement would be of pracu-
cal beneht to the deserving and ambitious
members of the army OF the unemployed
JOHN JOSEPH opliSCold-
New York Dee. O. 1890
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-27
DIR. JAMES BRUCE RESIGNS.
Had Been Pastor at Andes, n. Y for
Forty-six Years.

Delhi. y. Y. Dec. 26,-The Rev DR.. James
Bruce. pastor of the United Presbyterian
Church OF Andes. y. Y. preached his fare
well sermon there to-day. after having been
pastor for forty-six years. The congrega-
ton. unable TO persuade him 10 longer con-
tinue In the active passionate. has elected
him pastor emeritus.
DR.. Bruce has been in the ministry for
more than fifty-five years. He has had only
two pastorates-one at Mercersburg, Penn.
and the other at Andes which he assumed
in June. 1854. He is seventy-nine years old
DR. Bruce has received the degree OF
Doctor OF Divinity from several institU-
tons, and was moderator of the General
Assembly and of the synod. His wife, who
was the daughter OF Colonel Matthew Linn,
OF Washington, Penn. died three years ago.
Or. Bruce has five sons and two daughters,
one Of whom is the Rev. William p. Bruce.
pastor of the Parkhili Reformed Church. of
Yonkers, and the other is NJ Linn Bruce.
former Lieutenant Governor, who was
twice appointed to the Supreme Court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-27
MR.. TAFT HERE TONIGHT.
Will Speak Before Convention OF
Learned Societies.

Within the next four days more than
fifty meetings Of various sorts will De held
in connection with the twenty-hfth ami
vfrsary celebration OF the American His
toricaI Association and the American
Economic Association. Ten learned socie-
ties are holding annual meetings this week
\ luncheon will be given this afternoon at
1 o'clock for 80 delegates by the Metropoli-
tan Life Insurance Company: at $50 o'clock
Presidents William q. Summer OF the
American Sociological Society. ). " u.
North of the American statistical Asso-
citation, and John H. Finley Of the Amert-
can Social Science Association will speak
in the assembly hall OF the Metropolitan
Building. and at o'clock several meetings
will be held.
At Carnegie Hall this evening at o'clock
President Taft Governor Hughes, Mayor
Mcclellan. Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler and
Mr.. Joseph H. Choate will speak. Adnis-
SION will be by ticket until $50 O'Clock.
when the doors will be opened 70 the gen
eral public.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-27
SCIENTISTS TO MEET TO-DAY
Leaders of Investigation in Various
Lines Gather in Boston.

Boston, Dee. 2e-Boston viii be the focus
of interest for followers Of nearly every
hase OF scientific research in this coun-
try and abroad during the coming week
when about fifteen hundred scientists are
expected TO attend the sixty-tirst annual
meeting of the American Association for
the Advancement Of Science There will
he tifty-two affiliated societies. Of the as
ISOLATION holding their meetings here.
The papers 10 be read at-the general and
sectional meetings-there arc 1029 on the
programme embrace the treatment and in
vestigation of nearly every phase OF scieu-
tihc activity. The chemists will be the
strongest group assembled. having a pro-
gramme of their own.
Tomorrow morning tho first general ses-
sion os the association will he held. The
retiring president Dr T. &. Chamberlain.
will then introduce the new president DR.
David Starr Jordan. president of Leland
stanford, Junior. University. The meeting
proper will continue through Thursday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-27
VOICE wU's CHRISTMAS GIFT
Chinese Diplomat Talks Into Edison S
Private Phonograph.

West Orange. y. J.. Dec. % (SpeciaD.-
Thomas =. Edison had a distinguished
visitor yesterday in the person Of WI
Ting fang. the retiring Chinese Minister
to the United States. vino left with him as
a Christmas present what the inventor
will prize among his choice possessiOns--
a record Of his own voice on the private
monograph of Mr.. Edison.
The record. OF which Mr.. Edison says
he does not think any manifolds will ever
be made. will not only preserve the voice
of the great Oriental. but will keep for
the heirs of Edison the truth of what lie
thinks of the wizard. This is what WI
said:
Mr.. Edison has Just shown me great
many wonderful things. He is a great
man I have heard about him for many
years and have always wanted 10 meet
him. He has also heard of me. he says.
and 7 think we are both glad that we met.
He is remarkable inventor. typifying
this twentieth century. the age Of great
things Mr.. Edison is stll young man
and will do yet more wonderful things"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-27

city's income. 10 provide for the expenses
of one department one week. another an
other week and third in a third week.
and so on. The result would probably he
generous provision for some departments.
scant provision for others and. perhaps,
none nj all for few. If the board
should not consider the total require
ments OF ali departments together in
relation 10 the city's probable income, the
greatest inequality and confusion would
result Almost 10 the same degree the
present method of making corporate
stock appropriations is unbusinesslike. \
corporate stock budget would promote
not only wisdom in expenditure, but
economy also
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-27
EXTREME JUNCTION FOR sAToLLr
Cardinal in Desperate Condition-At-
tacks of Delirium Frequent.

Rcme, Dec. 26.-The condition Of Cardinal
Satotll' who IS suffering with nephritIs. Is
desperate" the attacks cf delirium being
now very frequent. Extreme junction. has
been administered. The Pope is greatly
concerned over the Cardinals Illness. and
makes inquiries thrice daily.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-27

Blanc. the Matterhorn and the JunGfrau.
II may be doubted whether Mckinley
will succumb without similar aid. One
other precaution TO ia adopted by those
who undertake the mission should be so
to gauge the size of the party that 1t Will
include perfectly trustworthy witnesses
and no one whose lack of practice ana
courage would make him an encumbrance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-27
\ CHRISTMAS SAW.
A little sprig of mistletoe,
Saw now and then,

Say now and then.
Is relished by the girls, we know,
And best Of men.
Boston Herald.
According to a Paris paper. grand
daughter OF Napoleon I is now a teacher
in one of the municipal schools of Paris.
II is said that old Parisians still Temem-
Der we'll a gentleman who used to he seen
in the streets. walking with much dignity,
carrying a dog whip, and followed by a
big dog which bore the traces of age.
The. old man was known as lie Comte
Leon" and was lie hIs authentique' of
Napoleon I. He died in 1881. leaving a
widow and an only daughter. The widow
had hard struggle to educate her
daughter. but by taking situation as a
companion she was able TO do so. The
daughter is now the schoolmistress re-
terrcd to.
See here, you swindler-' exclaimed the
suburban property owner, "when you sold
me this house you said that in three months
l wouldn't part with it for sl0.Goe
We'll YOU haven't, have yOu?' dema nd
eJ the real estate man.-Philadeiphia Rec
ord
Admiral Trenchard Section. -, Navy
League of the United States, prides it.
self on 81 flag that went 10 the North
Polo with Peary and, better stil, came
back to the organization. The flag was
presented to Commander Peary- He used
II and returned it with this little para
graph of history: Tho flags displayed at
the pole were displayed on poles consisting
of tent pole and the shafts of the ice
lances, one of which was carried on each
sledge."
No. Maude dear. when a hotel is run
on the European plan II doesn't necessarily
mean that Americans are charged double
rates.-Philadelphla Record.
1.-THE Supreme. Test for Cook is the
caption of a cartoon in The Chicago
News" which suggests that If the dis
credited doctor can withstand the rigors
OF trip in a Chicago street ear early in
the morning he's no faker about his polar
doings IL is suggested by some night
newspaper workers that as a sort OF final
court of last resort trial the doctors cold
resisting qualities he tested on any car Of
any one OF half dozen suburban trolley
lines around New York.
'Ridgeway boasts that hc- has never
taken drop of liquor in his life
WHY does he boast / know a man
who never blow out his brains, and he
doesn't brdS about it."-Chicago Record
Herald.