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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-06
THE SENATE RULES.

Mr.. Lodges proposed amendments TO the
rules Of the Senate will, II adopted, help TO I'm
prove parliamentary conditions in that body.
The Senate works under a peculiar parlia-
mentary system of It's own Many Of It's mem
bers still regard themselves as ambassadors
from sovereign states" and consider that they
should have as much liberty in the way Of dis
cussion and legislative procedure as is accorded
to participants in diplomatic conference. The
right Of unlimited debate is conceded, and that
right greatly abridges the power Of a majority
10 conduct business. Yet few parliamentary
bodies nowadays fail to recognize that TO do
their work effectively they must enforce sub
mission on tie part OF minority to the will Of
the majority duly and regularly ascertRlned.
The United States Senate is virtually alone in
countenancing the old Polish practice Of the
individual veto
The more important of Mr.. Lodges amend
ments strike at the abuse of flbusterng by
having irrelevant matter read IN debate. At
present a Senator trying to delay action which
the majority desires may have matter read as
part Of his speech while he rests his vocal
chords. II objection is made to the reading by
a clerk the Senator holding the floor may be
obliged to read the matter himself. In the de-
bate on the Wilson German tariff BILL when
Senator Quay was trying to force the Demo
cratic majority to consult his wishes IN the
preparation OF the sugar and iron and steel
schedules, he read a number OF census reports
and when he got tired Mr.. GalIinger, of New
Hampshire continued the reading This ZEN
durance test continued for many days and
Mr.. Quay finally got what he wanted Many
other fllibusters have followed his audacIous
example. Mr.. Lodge wishes to put it in the
power Of The Senate 70 limit debate" Of that
sort. His rule provides that II objection IS
made to the reading Of Irrelevant matter the
question of its pertinency shall be submitted to
the Senate and decided without debate. TAX
ing away from taiker against time the right
to read instead of speak and combining him TO
debate on the point actually at issue would
greatly weaken his obstructive capacity. If he
must talk and talk pertinently, the strain will
soon exhaust him.
The theory which the Senate has long
acted is that every Senator is entirely above
sharp parliamentary practices. Yet when a
strain comes this theory breaks down. Some
notable flibusters have failed. yet others have
accomplished their purpose of substituting the
will of the minority for the Will Of the major
ity. Every step toward REFRESHING individual
license and arbitrary resistance to majority
rule should be welcomed. No parliamentary
body should tie its hands that 1t cannot ac-
complish It's chief end which is the enactment
of laws in accordance with the Judgment of a
responsible majority. The latitudinarian rules
Of the Senate are an anachronism. They ought
to be brought into compIeter harmony with the
spirit OF the times.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-06
MR.. RYAN RETIRED LAST JUNE.
No Doubt of Severance of His Connection
with Democratic Politics.
by Telegraph to The Tribunal


Richmond Va. Feb. 5.-Amusenent has been
caused by the report, recently printed OF the res
iEnation of Thomas B. Ryan. Alfred P Thorn.
general counsel for the Southern Railway, and
Judge John D. Horsley. OF Iiynchburg, Of counsel
for the same road from the executive committee OF
tho Democratic State Committee
As a matter OF fact Mr.. Ryan resigned from the
committee ut the meeting OF the state convention
in Roanoke last June. at the expiration OF his term
Of office At that time he announced his retirement
from, activeR politics also. Mr.. Thorn has lived in
Washington for the last few years and has not
beeD a member Of the committee for six
wears. Judge Horsley resigned before the national
election last November, giving as his reason that
..T can not and will not support Mr.. Bryan"
Some years ago when Mr. Ryan was making I'M
rovernents on his estate in Nelson County, Va, he
changed his legal residence to this state,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-06
ST. JOHNS APPEAL FOR FUNDS.
Money Needed to Prevent Trinity from CLOS
ing the Chapel

Members of St Johns Chapel. IN varies So -
have been informed by the secretary OF thsI s.
paigu committee that funds VII be needed = p
vent Trinity Corporation from CLOSING 'ns - -.
Lewis w Smith who is secretary OF the 81 'oi
committee. has sent the following letter to rnsl1
hers of the chapel:
Your committee is advised BY our coills- .Si1-
the argument OF the action To make ne T[-es-
Permanent has been adjourned by consent u LII "a
day February 9. and consequently tlele a. e.
Sunday school and the usual Sunday SeIN1l-1 - IN
Johns Chapel next Sunday. FeorE<-IJ - 60
usual services till further notice Al, - -
As YOU are aware considerable money - ---,ir-as
o1Iired TO carry on the work which your Soll-ss-
GaS undertaken and we would respecJtuls 1850
that any contribution you are deSlro-4S - 81
toward the expenses be handed to any o. r5s-y- q
Iectors who will call 20 see you OF 70 ITo-Irick
Dickens assistant treasurer, No Is Iol--
street, New York City
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-06
THE CABINET.
(From Tho Tribune Bureau.l

lErom Tho Tribune BuTeau.1
Washington. Feb. 5.-The Secretary OF War aEd
Mrs. Wright have issued invitations for small
dance in honor Of Miss Ethel Roosevelt Feb
ruary 20.
The Postmaster General and Mrs Meyer, who
entertaining Miss Heoise Meyer, of Boston. and
Miss McKim, daughter OF Charles McKiul- OF New
York, gave informal dinner tonight, and later
took their guests to the White House
Miss Flora Wilson, daughter Of the Secretary OF
Agriculture, has gone 10 New York for few days.
The Secretary of Commerce and Labor and Mrs.
StraUs are entertaining their nephew and niece Dr.
and Mrs Weld OF New York They took them to
the theatre tonight and later to Mrs Roosevelt 8
dancing party the White House.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-06
THE LIMIT IN PENSIONS.

We do not think that sound policy justifes
she increase in the governments very liberal
outlay for pensions On account of military ser
vice authorized in bill which passed the Senate
last Monday. This measure affects pensions
rranfsI TO widows and admits 10 a reasonable
status twenty thousand or more persons inten-
sionelIy excluded under existing legislation.
When Congress enacted the dependent pension
law OF 1890, under which, as amended, the great
majority Of pension applications have been made,
st provided a pension OF IS a month for each
widow Of an officer or enlisted man qualified to
sppiy under that act. But the restriction was
inserted in the law that the widow applying
under il must have contracted marriage before
the date Of its passage, June q, 1890. The
theory Of the restriction was that young women
should not be encouraged TO marry veterans with
che expectation Of being provided for during
loag term Of years after becoming widows. Last
year. in order TO make It conform with other
increases IN pension rates, Congress raised the
allowance 10 widows 70 s12 month But the
restriction Of the law Of 1890 was retained so
that widows who had married soldiers or sailors
N the last eighteen years were still excluded
from the benefits o. the pension system.
The Senate has now voted to give pensions to
all widows Of soldiers and sailors whose mar
riages occurred after June q. 1890. The argu-
snent made on behalf OF this excluded class is
that knowing the limitations OF the law no
woman could have married veteran simply for
the sake Of obtaining pension on becoming
widow The force Of that contention may be
conceded yet Il seems TO 20 constitute no
sound basis for a claim On tie part of widow
married after June 81, 1896, since she knew in
advance that Congress had for good and suff-
cent reasons denied her e pensionable status
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-06
VERMONT UNIVERSITY MEN DINE.

About one hundred members attended the - -,
dinner OF the New York Alumni Of the OIIs'-5 -
OF Vermont at Delmonico's last night " -
ward s. Peck, 81 president or the Ne~ q
Alumni, was POSTMASTER President AA'' .t,sl
T2rrtbsr, or the university was the primer
speaker. other speakers were Colonel GeOLsS ,I-
Harvey. Serene z. Pratt. General John u ~ D
Tough former Governor OF Vermont D@IN n
Kingsley the Rev. DR.. Ernest " Stires Az
Samuel Floyd ,-s-s
Among those at the guests table were $500 -,
Chester B. Mclaughlin. or the Appellate O1 ~
Of the Supreme Court. 1st Department - a
Rev Lewis Francis, So the Oldest A--iN
Vermont
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-06
FOUNDERS DAY AT NoRTHFIELD.
Dining Hall, for Which New York Women
Gave $4,000, Dedicated.

,NorthheId Mass. Feb. 5.r-A new dining hall.
BUILT and equipped cost OF $4,000 was dedi-
Gated at Mount Hermon School to-day as part OF
the Observance Of founders day, the seventy-sec-
ond anniversary of the birth OF the Rev Dr.
Dwight L. Moody large number Of friends OF
the school from New York. Boston and other cities
assisted IN the exercises. and there were nine hun
dred students present. The dining hall was
made possible partly through the generosity OF
Mrs. William E. Dodge and her daughter. Grace,
of New York. who together contributed $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-06
MOVEMENT TO BUY HARRISON HOME.

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. "a movement has again
bae started in the Legislature for the purchase by
the state of the old Harrison homestead at Vim
cennes An appropriation TO purchase the property
failed to pass at the last session OF the General
Assembly The house built in 1904 the
hank of the Wabash River. and was used by VIII
lam Henry Harrison while he was Governor Of
the Northwest Territory. There is an underground
passage from the house to the river. providing
way of escape Il necessary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-06
FEARS FOR WATERWAYS TREATY.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Hears of Strong Op9O''
ton in American Senate.

Ottawa, Feb. 6-sir wilfrd Laur.sr said - N. 4.
lament to-day he had been IntorIleN ~
good deal of opposition to the waterways = -,
had developed in the United States Senate -
said there was a possibility that it might not -
the Senate. - ga
Both the Premier and Mr.. Borden. Ieaosl - 80
Opposition, again expressed the opili-o D.
treaties should be approved by the Dominion
lament before being sent to the King for siga'u''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-06
MESSAGE pLEAsEs GERMAN EMPEROR.

The German Emperor sent the following cable
message to Herman Ridder In response TO tho one
sent thursday evening by the three hundred guests
AZ the dinner given to the German Ambassador.
count Berlin February 5. 1903.
Hartman RJdder Staats-Zeitung, New York
I thank YOU and those participating In the din
mar giI-en TO welcome my ambassador FOR the sem
ti11e1ts Of friendship expressed IN the cable mes
Sage WIN" WILHELM I R
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-06
:tesp21ork Daily Gribnnrs
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1909.

This newspaper Is osoned and pHohsheG 0g
rhe Tribune Association, Eero York corpora
sscm: Office and principal place Of business
Tribune Building, Nc. I54 Nassau street, @6'0
Wok: ogde1, Mills. president; james II. Bar
rsft. secretary and treasurer. The address o.
The oaoere IS the ofioe OF this newspaper.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-06
BALL IN HONOR OF Mr.. TAFT.
NotabIe Demonstration at Panama-Engineei'
at Culebra.

Panama, Feb. 6-The engineers who acooH'pl-i, =
William H Taft TO the isthmus spent to-a4s =
consultation at Cuebra on minor questions OF 0ON
strUctiOn- -,
rrra government hall which was given at Pansna.
this evening, was q notable demonstration u
friendIness for Mr.. Taft
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-06
About People and Social Incidents

Mass, to-day to spend ten days with her son. Ian.
renee Townsend, jr., a Harvard student.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-06

Mr.. and Mrs. J LaUrens Van Allen. Mr.. ana NJ.
Alfred Wagstaff, r., Mrs. Charles NJ Oel-s.b,
Miss Blanche Oelrchs and Mrs. Theodore A Hava-
meyer are among those sailing to-day for Eurona
Mr.. and Mrs Winthrop Burr viii sail for SOUR
America. Archbishop Farley likewise leaves hsr.
to-day for the British West Indies. which ara in
cluded IN his archiepiscopaI Jurisdiction
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-06

TUxedo's clubhouse Will be the scene OF fau,v
dress ball this evening. IN connection with which
many week end parties being given az thu
various villas and cottages IN the park
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-06

The innate conservatism OF the commonwealth
OF Massachusetts IS manifested in the refusal OF
the state Senate 70 make Lincolns birthday a
legal holiday. Probably Lincoln has not been
dead long enough. New Years Day is also not
vet recognized as a holiday in Massachusetts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-06

do nothing" says Judge Iacombe to the gas
consumers. ..and you'u be paid promptly" 1t
will be like finding money In the street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-06

A census for information and not for spolls IS
the order Of the day in Washington ana II
should prevail.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-06

The man behind the gun" in our navy seems
10 be able to hit the target pretty nearly every
time; and it's hit that counts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-06
Nevada Is not America" say the Japanese
and they are right,

There have been few men in the American
navy better entitled than Samuel Chester Reid
TO all the memorial honors which grateIul
nation can pay. It Is not apparent, however
that such honor would be paid in the removal OF
his bones from their present resting place. nor
does there seem 20 be any good reason for max
ing the change which is now proposed Green
wood Cemetery is worthy place for the most
illustr1ous dead. and contains the graves OF
Tnanv sailors and soldiers. Moreover, Reid was
for much of his life closely associated with this
city. Some OF his most important work was
done in 1t and in its harbor, and 1t was the
place OF his death. Unless there is some urgent
reason for removal which has not been disclosed
10 the public, his tomb. overlooking the scene
of SO much Of his Iabors and enduring achieve
rnents should be left undisturbed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-06

Tho Oklahoma Legislature, while II is about IT,
ought TO pass a resolution condemnins MT.
Bryan for forcing Governor Haskell out OF the
Office OF treasurer OF the Democratic National
Committee In the thick OF the last national cam
paign.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-06

Now that public regulation has ruined the
traction business in this city" the Brooklyn
Rapid Transit Company declares its first divi-
dend- II this keeps up we may soon see the
metropolitan Traction Company cutting
InelOnl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-06

Mrs. Russell II Hoadley and her daughieT' ArS
c,eorgs Ronalds. IT., left New York yesterday fo'
washington 70 stay with Mrs Frederick Wesson-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-06

Mr.. and Mrs William Curtis Demorest give a
reception this afternoon at their house IN East sst
street to celebrate their silver wedding annfverSa-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-06

Mrs Charles R Huntington VIII rsceive m
guests at the next 20 the last Of The series OF th
Saturday Evening Dances at Delmonicos tonight
Francis Johnstons HopsOn Will lead TIE cotillon-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-06

Mrs. George Augustus Lung, VINO Is oaes11
90 ,r-s Frederic J de Peyster gave the first Of Two
receptlons yesterday afternoon AT her home az s"S
Brooklyn navy yard where her husband Is s'--
TONED. The second OF the receptions viii be gwen
next Friday. Miss Frances and Miss AugNslS -
Peyster sailed a week ago on ms s'7a--'-S
NIoltke for the Mediterranean
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-06

Count Luigi AIdrovandi. the I-alian Cha-ga
4. A4raires al Caracas has arrived from vsneZusls
and will spend a few days in New York and Wash
tnxton before sailing for Italy. He spent several
years IN this city Italian Consul
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-18
CASE
 STILL DRAGS

The suit of Weitzman versus O'Con- nor was still on trial in the district court today. The case is largely a question of accounting and a number of witnesses, including natives, are being examined as to the transactions between the Htigants. The defendant rested his case this afternoon.
 All the cases on the calendar re- Quiring jurles have either been sett- led, or transferred to the Juneau term of court so that the petit jury men this morning were excused for the remainder Of the Skagway term, with the exception of George Wright, who will probably be called upon to serve at the Juneau term.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-18
PR0SPEGT09
 LOSES LIFE

Mr. Cornelius Murphy lost his life in che rough waters of Naas Canyon about fortnight ago, word to this effect having been brought by his friend. Geo. Wilson, of Vancouver who came in on the yadso this week. In September. accompanied by three others. including Nr. Murphy he set out on a prospecting trip, ninety mile up Che Naas River In the Deigbbor- hood of what is called the Big Can you they tried to cross the stream on raft, but it was dashed along by the swift river and finally all hands were washed off, All regaiued the raft but Ar. Murphy. His body was not recovered. He leaves a wife and family in Prince Edward Islaud- Prince Rupert Empire.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-18
LABOR LEADERS
 GET EXTENSION
(sy United P-sssI

WASHINGTON. D. c. Nov. 1S- The district court of appeals has extended the issuance of the mandate compelling Mitchell Gompers and Morrison to serve their sentences in prison. The time has been cyten- ded in order to give the labor lead CTS time to present for application a writ Of certiOrari.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-18
A GOOD EXAMPLE F08 5NbGUbI

SEWARD, Nov. 5-The business men Of this city will boom Seward as the gateway to the Iditarod. A commercial club with 75 active mem bers has been organized and will be- gin a campaign of advertising at ouco
 It will be shown that the route via Seward and the Kuskokwim is much nearer than any other, and that this city will prove a good outntting point By taking the route up the Yentna
 and through the mountains to the
 south fork of the Kuskokwim, di- rect route is offered. which has al- ready been raversed every winter by
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-18
CONGRESS MAY
 INVESTIGATE
tBy United ProssI

NEW YORK, Nov. 1S-A congress sional investigation has been pro- posed to probe the scandals recently discovered in the New York customs office in the short weighing of sugar.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-18
NICHOLAS DISS0LVES FINNISH DIET

tional privileges of Finland will be ended. The country is fin an uproar and 1t is believed the Films will make armed resistance to preserve their liberties.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-18
0FF
 F1R CAPITAL
CBy United Prsss.)

HONOLULU, H. T., Nov. lS-Gov. Walter F. Frear left Honolulu today for Washington, D. C., where he will appear before congress and make cer- tain recommendation for legislation appertaining to Hawaii.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-18
DID Bs--.NGE8
 0NERSTEP LAM?
Csy Uostsd Pross.)

WASHINGTON, D. c. Nov, 1S- President Taft has requested Attor- ney General Wickersham to give him a written opinion as to whether the actions of Secretary of the Interior .Bauinger in the Cunningham coal cases were within the limits of the law.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-18
POSTAL TEL G0.
 Is IN CONTROL
tBy Unrtns Preaal

NEW York, Nov. 1S-The Postal Telegraph company is the largest sin gle stockholder in the American Tel egraph and Telephone company which has merged the Western Union and now controls lO.OOO,OOO miles of tele- graph and telephone wires.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-18
BACK
 IN HARNESS
tsy United Pre0sl

PORTLAND, Ore. Nov. 1S-Fran- cis J. Heney will arrive here Samr- cay and at once assume his position az special government prosecutor for the land fraud eases.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-18
CRy United PressI

HELSINGFORS, Flnland, Nov, 1S- By the order of Czar Nicholas, the Finnish diet was dissolved today and it is announced that the constitu-
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-18
BI6 STEAMER
 GOES ASHORE
tRy United Pressa

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Nov lS-The Norwegian steamer Avalon went ashore today on the north coast The disaster was due to an accident to tn steering gear. The vessel, the captai reports. is likely to be a total loss
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-18
C5PT JOHNSTON
 LOSES ''S28RK'
(Ry Unltes Proso.l

SEATTLE, Nov. 18-Capt, Johnston, the wel known Nome mine operator, was touched" for a diamond worth $500 while on the Seattle streets yes terday.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-18
BOAT
 TIPPED OVER
rRY United Press.l

GUAYAQUH, Ecuador Nov lS-A new feIryboat launched yesterday cap sized during its trial trip today Eighteen of the twenty-two passengers aboard were drowned. The boat had been in service about an hour.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-18
PERJURY CHARGE DROPPED
iRy United Rress.l

NEW YORK. Nov 16-The perjury charge preferred against Mae Wood, who sued Senator Thomas Platt for breach of promise, has been dropped.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-18
FRERGHRAH HIGH FLYER
tBy United Pressl

ANTWERP, Nov. 1S-M. Rougier, the French aeroplanist, made flight today in which he attained a height of SSO feet.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-18
NO ULT.MATyM
 FROM P.NGH0T
(By United PrOVsl

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. lS- Clifford Pinchot, chief forester, today denied he issued an uldmatum to President Taft yesterday.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-18
SEARCHING FOR OIL MINES

GUAYAQUIL EcuadOr.-Cougrass approved the contract giving certain British interests the privilege of oy- ploring for petroleum mines.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-18
IRISH LAND
 BILL PASSED
Csy United Presg.l

LONDON, Nov 18-The House of Lords today passed the Irish land bill which is considered a long step to- wards home rule in Ireland.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-18
PRICE, 10 GENTS
AMERICANS ARE EXECUTED;
 J. $. CRUISERS SENT SOUTH

received advices stating that two Americans, suspected of being revoju- tloniSts had been summarily execu- ted at the orders of President Ze- lays.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-18
COURT DECISION 5EF.El;
 BOYCOTT ID BE RETAINED

colt as a weapon against unfair" manufacturers and retailers in defianc to the decisions handed down by the Supreme court of the District of Col umbia.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-18
rsy United Prsss.l

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov, 1S- Before the National Press Club, Col Henry wattersou, editor of the Louis.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-18

F. J. DOherty has been excused from serving on the petit jury during the December term at Juneau.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-18
ENGLISH ARTIST IS DEAD
CRy United Pross.l

LONDON, Eng Nov. 1S-William Powell. Firth, the artist, died here today. He was born in 1919.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-18
''NARSA HENRY" SCORES THE
 SAFFRON HUED JOURNALISTS

vile CowierJournal, scored yellow journalism" and said that the meth ods used by some of the sensational papers east a reflection on the pro- LessLon oI Journalism.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-18
(By United PreosA

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 1S- The U. s. cruisers DesMoines and Vlcsburg were ordered to Nicaraua today after the Department of State