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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16

cred in a manner absolutely non-parti-
san.
In about two weeks the Monetary
Commission viii meet IN Washington
and endeavor to agree on report,
with recommendations as to how the
currency laws should be revised The
commission has been slow TO do this
It has been criticised more OF less for
its delay. But it has reached a point
now where it ha= to make a report in
some form. Senator AIdrich Is head
Of the commission and naturally wants
10 get the report in to Congress at this
session. as his career IN the Senate Is
expected to terminate March 3. The
majority of the commission wiz doubt
less speak out in favor of a central
bank, an adaptation. Of one of the Euro
pean bank plans to the needs Of this
country.
Congress has been slow to take up
the currency question One reason for
this is that the average Senator or
Representative knows little about the
subject. But the time Is at hand when
1t viii have TO be taken up and dis
posed of. This saould be done without
needless delay The Sixty-second Con
gress ought to make it its business to
grapple with the currency question
and, regardless Of party lines, see that
the currency laws are put on a sound
stable, and enduring basis
It Is a tradition IN this country that
about every so often panic comes
Wise currency legislation would do
much to prevent this, and it is tie
business of both parties TO attend
themselves with the settlement Of the
problem Whether OF not one believes
in the central bank, there Is little ques-
ton that its advocates are rapidly
making converts.
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Congress Heights Resents
Sort of Advertising Re
Gently Received.
PEOPLE IN NO FEAR
OF THE PATIENTS
Only Suggestion fer Improvement
at Asylum Is That Congress
Furnish New Fence.

To the Editor Of The Washington Tines
In today's Post there appears a long
article with large headliu-=, ''1Iaufacs at
Large and about Congress Heights
being in a panic, and would consider II
a favor IF you would deny the latter
part Of that headline
The people Of this village would never
know Of an escape from the asylum II
# were not published IN the papers. and,
as FAR as our people being in panic.
such thing IS not true have been
living IN this place for nearly ten years.
and the only time this place was IN any
thing ike a panic was when the negro
Lightfoot was AT large, and thea J ven
ture 70 say that not one-tbird Of our
people knew anything about 1nat until
they read the account in the news
papers / conduct a small mercantile
business within 10J feet Of the asylum
wall, and at which place my parents
reside, and Jhgy. as well as myself and
an OF the neiChBOrs within close prON-
lu1ity Of this wall were not aware oE
any such panic rs described In the Post
II Congress would provide a fence
around s. i.iizabeth's, in place Of the
dIlapidated one they now have, what
few harmless men that do ROW get OFT
would be stopped entirely.
Thanking you very much, ] am yours,
very. trCIy, L J. NEVVCOIR
Nov. IL 1910
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Bladnsburg dark place
stuff for better
than they could real
marzet
lights when they
line read about it in the paper"
they them the hay wagons tool"
@Why pariclar?"
We'll in hopes lamps explode in
bridge Virginia
pretty getting it
way paper all vehicles?'
yes replied ImOgene vehicles
a Andrew. There
Of
the
striped up those photo
Africa"
vehicle"
a baby carriage is"
pushing go-carts
around Ell OF a searchight front?"
guess they carry exposuad Imogene
Yes they place land
reference to spirit
right I your
the block with big
carriage
past here
the drug store"
Green light?" inquired Imogene.
indeed Of
a danger you know"
what a light mean?7
train
coming. Now, this light"
mOsene had Een and giving him whitening glance she left the
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this country except in 3 military way.
But this view does not prevent citizens
generally from taking a keen and
patriotic pride in the successful
achievement of so wonderful an enter
prise
Not only can every American afford
to feel proud of the fae5 that an en-
cheering difficulty of surprising mag
nitude is rapidly being successfully
overcome, but it is a source of the
deepest satisfaction that this Govern
ment has been able to effect an organ
ization such as it has. Overcoming
what seemed TO be insurmountable diff
fieulties IN sanitation, the men in
charge Of the canal work have organ
lied a vast force of workers into a
machine of almost incredible efficiency.
It is worth while to know that should
any grave crisis arrive Americans have
not lost their capacity to do things. The
same capacity displayed in building the
canal IS the thing that would carry US
through In case Of war.
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Protests Endorsement.

To the EDITOR OF The Washington Tines
I see by The Times that O committee
OF the Washington Board OF Trade has
Endorsed the street car system Of this
CITY.
What for and what 90 they indorse?
The old hand brakes. the high steps,
the side seats, with extra wide aisIes,
TO accommodate more strap-halgers.
the dirty and UnsWept floors: the swing
ing doors IN the PAVE cars, thss
make YOU dodge To avoid being smashed
Al the face the Two separate systems
without exchange OF TRANSFERS.
Please inform US what this committee
really indorses.
Again, what does this committee know
about the street car systems of this city.
or any other city from which they
might arrive At satisfactory con-
ciuslou2 How many OF them use
automobiles and carriages as q means
q transportation from home 70 Of
railways OF other cities have they eN-
1-rined before issuing this Endorsement,
which the street railway companies VIII
Use 10 answer future critiCisuse
Why don't some OF these committees
and commissions ask some Of The many
travelling men representing the various
Government bureaus in the field. and
who RIDE hundreds Of rrtles on the street
cars Of many cities 20 give them the
dement's OF their observations
The Labor Bureau. Department OF
A Agriculture, and Census Office have
are so qualified
To these men such Inducements As
the one mentioned must apuea- RI
C-culous- A CITIZEN
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ARE WE GETTING NEARER 4
CENTRAL BANK

The recent conference on monetary
problems In New York city, attended
by various Government officials. BY
the members Of the National Monetary
Commission, and by bankers and bust
ness men from the leading business
centers east of the Rockies. deveIoDsd
a surprising unanimity in favor of
some form of central banking institu-
ton OF arrangement, Federal Off
Gals who have returned from the con
ference agree in saying they were
struck with the evidence that the sen.
timent for some form OF centraIizat ton
in our currency affairs is growing.
Wide difference Of opinion existed
among the men at the conference about
the details of legislation required, but
It Is stated there has been marked
progress toward central control Of some
variety and also toward the idea that
the currency question must be cOnsid-
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A TIP FOR THE STREET RAIL
WAY MANAGERS.

4 reader OF The Times who signs
himself "Lowrey' has evolved a brand
new solution Of the longitudinal street
car seat problem. His suggestion is
50 unique as TO be worthy Of the
widest publicity, and is therefore pre-
scented herewith:
Would II be asking too much OF The
Washington Times to suggest TO the
street car companies the removal Of the
Constitutional seats In the cars having
broad aisles where the majority Of the
passengers, during the rush hours.
Eight and morning, are compelled to
stand.
People occupying seats must have
room for their feet and legs, which is
very annoying TO those who have 20
stand Why should the few be favored
at the discomfort Of the many2
= It IS not practicable 20 have the
seats removed, the same result could
be secured If the companies would is
sue orders for the people 20 stand on
the seats, and thereby avoid infringing
on the territory sf those who have 10
seats provided for them
Here's something which the mana
gers Of Washington's street railway
systems can well consider It should
appeal with special force TO the
officials Of the Washington Railway
and Electric Company, which is buying
new ears with seats running length
wise Why shouldn't this company
adopt the sensible advice Of @Lowrey, -
cut down the original cost Of their
cars, save the eorns OF those who now
fill the role of sitters, and provide
standing room for all patrons?
Considering that the carrying capa-
city of the cars would be doubled i
everybody had to stand up, it VIII not
be surprising if this little tip is seized
upon and put into practice Neither its
author, eLowrey,s nor The Times
makes any charge for bringing it tc
the attention of the street railway
officials.
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Refuses 70 Help Premier
Curtal Peerage and
Bridge Crisis.
HURRIES TOLONDON
TO VISIT PREMIER
Monarch Declares He Will Not Re
Cede From Position at
Any Cost

LONDON, Nov 15--The rep0r- tLz-
King George has refused 10 promise
Premier Asquith to create Liberal peers
70 Outnumber the Conservatives in the
house of lords, has startled England
rs no political announcement In years
King George hurried 70 London today
Fl Jm Sandrinsham for a conference with
tle premier
It IS said the King made this refusal
positive. and declared ne would not
reCe5e from II even If the country went
overwhelmingly Liberal at the forth
coming general elections.
King George Is known TO have pro
HOunCed Tory feelings. but the idea that
he would defy popular opinion, as Is ex-
Dected 10 be expressed at the polls IL
December, strikes the people as in
credible Even the conservatives are
startled BY the possible consequences Of
his act.
Views Situation As Grave.
The Morning News In a passionate
review OF the situation. says
zone is compelled 10 take into con
sideratIOu the practically fnconceivabIe
proposition that the crown my ally
itself with the house OF lords 10 prevent
the IegaIizing Of the peoples judgment
Such 2 move would mean q monarchicaI
revolution, added TO the peers revOlU-
ton, and IN such an event the gravest
happenings that the country has noted
IN centuries are 10 be expected"
Asouith has demanded that Il the
people, IN the elections he expected 70
call in December, returned al over
whelming majority for the liberals in
the house OF commons, King George
should agree 10 create sufficient liberal
peers 70 outvote the conservatives n
the house OF lords In this way As
qulth expected 10 have the house OF
lords pass the 'paliament BILL BY
which Ihen veto power is taken away
from the hereditary peers OF the realm
"A llDeFa4 house OF commons 10 Do
sure, could pass the veto Bill. but It
could not become q law until il had
| been passed by the house Of lords As
at present constituted, the house Of
| lords VIII never vote ID enascUlate IL
! self
a serious crisis was expected 70 be
preclpltaIed By the coup sprung In the
lords Or Lord LandsdOwue-the union
list leader, who announced today that
he would request the government %
I Introduce the parliament b5II Immediate
/ CreWe, the government leader, replied
that he did not know what action the
government would take on the request
Nay Hamper Liberals
This is Intended and expected serious
II 10 hamper the liberals II they ac-
ceded 20 Landowners demand they
would rrecipitate the vote question IN
tie house OF commons not OverWheIm-
/ ing liberal and IN house OF lords
/ known 10 be EntaEOniStiC.
As i cannot be presumed that the
! lords would consider the passage OF the
/ bin, introducing Z at this time would
4 have the eject Of greatly delaying the
! general elections, while q refusal 70 IL
/ trcduce Il would place the government
| IN the attitude Of going before tie
/ people with the fntimaL0n that the NM
/ isIry had met q reverse even osfOre il
/ had brought its veto BIZ for g passage.
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EXAMPLE OFFERED BY OPEN
AIR SCHOOL.

The fact that no one has come for
ward to protest against the expert
mental open AR school" IN Washing
ton Is a hopeful sign. It Is almost as
hopeful as the actual establishment
Of the open air school itself, for 1t
shows that the ancient superstition
against fresh air IN cold weather Is
claiming fewer and fewer adhereuts
every year.
The open air school, which seems to
US TO be a novelty, has, as a matter
of fact, passed the experimental stage
It has been IN successful operation in
New York and Chicago for several
years. In these cities it was started
as 1t has been started herein a single
room and by shutting off heat and
opening windows It these cities the
idea has developed TO such an extent
that buildings have been constructed
especially 10 make the schools open
air schools IN literal sense This fol-
lowed the demonstration Of the sue
cess of the open air rooms, such as we
are experimenting with this winter. It
is entirely probable Our experiment
viii be so successTuI that, in the near
future, We VIII erect o3en air school
buildings.
The children who attend school in
the open air room at the Blake build
ing VIII be the recipients of the great
est direct benefits from the experiment.
but the whole community viii be bene-
flied Indirectly by the example offered
IN the effects OF fresh air on the health
and minds Of the pupils. As a method
by which people can be taught to ven
tiIate instead OF TO hibernate in the
winter, the open ar school room in
Washington viii prove of enormous
value.
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Justice to Roosevelt.

To the Editor Of The Washington Tines
Our country has never had a better
Administration than Mr. Roosevelt
gave IL
As Vice President. he rose TO the
Presidency by reason OF his predeces-
s0r's DEATH and, at the end Of his
fun term BY election, he refused a
second term. although IL was urged
upon him by his party, and by thous-
ands Of voters Of other parties It was
even suggested by many that he be
elected without q nomination.
When he returned from hts foreien
trip, he was met by millions Of his
fellow eountrymen, many Of whom then
plead with him to visit their parts OF
the nation.
He had barely time enough to real
ize the fact that he was at home again
before he was beselSed for not only
visits but for speeches along political
lines Men Travelled miles by thousands
to secure his assistance, and vvhEnevST
it was possible for him to comply he
went, and this in all kinds Of weather.
When the campaign was opened these
requests were renewed, and Teddy was
in demand everywhere He responded
whenever II was possible. In his own
oLdLE LIS parry EIlElGS ana associates
placed him IN the lead ar the party
convention. and insisted upon his tour
ing the state He complied and deliv-
cred twice as many speeches for his
party in New York as any other man.
And more; he covered more territory
and spoke more frequently outside his
state man any other man of diStiuc-
tion-in every instance favoring his
own party
Now that he and his party are badly
beaten, he is charged with resi-
b1ity for its overthrow. and among
members OF his own political family
ne is treated as an Outiaw-bv men
who are far below his level in every
thing pertaining to learning and honor.
This overturning OF the Republican
party has been on the boards q long
time-pla@ed there by an insurgency
which began twenty years ago.
It was & great movement for reform
| IN our politics and Roosevelt has been
one Of its prophets Let US be just 20
him while he lives. He is not deaa vet
W A PETER
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Regardless Of the wishes Of Repre-
sentative Champ Clark or any OF the
other Democratic leaders in the House,
the fight for further MODIFICATION OF
the rules Of the House so IS 70 take
from the Speaker the power 20 appoint
committees and give that power 20 q
committee on committees VII be re-
newed at an early date
Two elements in the House VIII keep
the struggle alive. one IS the insuTgent
Republican element. The other IS the
new Democratic insurgent element
Representative Norris. Of Nebraska,
one Of the foremost Republican fnsur-
gents. who has al along been fighting
for a committee on committee. and
who was reelected by a huge majority
ia a district considered close, Is not
going 10 let up in his efforts 20 get a
committee on committees. Tt Is learned
that Judge Norris is planning TO renew
the fight as soon as he believes he can
succeed. This viii probably be In the
short session Judge Norris view, as he
has communicated IL 20 frfneds here.
IS TO carry out the balance Of the So
called irsurEeut program al the earliest
opportunity, and az the short session If
feasible.
Norris TO Take Initiative
What IS expected IS that any day
after the first Monday ta December
when the omens look propirous. Norris
VIII arise in his place and move ad0P-
ton Of q resolution 20 esta blLsh a COM
mirtee or committees. Then the war
viii be fairly on. II vHI be hard %
escape q test vote. and it VIII not be
easy for gentlemen who are now dis
posed 70 dodge the issue to set cut of
going on record
Other insurEeut leaders than Judge
Norris are anxious 20 see the matter
pressed Representative Murdoch Is
expected 20 take a prominent part In f.
on the ether hand. there Is a notice
able disposition on the part Of some Of
the Democratic leaders not 90 allow
themselves 20 De committed 20 the
committee on commitrees-~ Champ
Clark was wei understood. at the out
set OF this Congress. 20 Doe for taking
from the Speaker the power 60 name
committees and Tor giving Il % com
m4ttee or committee lie fatty said
he was against appointment OF the
Rules Committee hy the Speaker Now
question lest 20 conflict with his can
didacy for speaker.
Representative HAY Of Virginia. who
has been mentioned hT some q bis
friends ina the House as ~ possible can
lf6ate Tor Speaker against az CLARK
was In washington today re did not
admit he was a candidate -oT Speaker
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16
CANAL TO BE COMPLETED IN
THREE YEARS.

President Taft, who is now yisitir,
in the canal zone, has been advised the
canal viii be completed IN three years.
In other words, 1t viii be finished De
cember l, 1913. Another year after
that VIII be required to train the e,lnaI
tenders and get everything TO 4-ork-
ing smoothly, but after the date men
toned vessels viii be allowed to use
the waterway at their own risk.
Thus, the time Is rapidly drawing
near when this Government viii have
constructed the greatest project IN
canal building since the beginning OF
history For several years after the
canal property was acquired, wide
spread doubt and pessimism were ex-
pressed whether the canal would ever
be finished. Plenty Of IeveI-headed
men said it was impossible, and that
in the end the proposed improvement
would go the way Of the old French
canal
But the expression Of such doubts
has practically ceased Americans
generally have not only full con.
fdenee that the canal viii be speedily
finished, but they feel a meriteI en-
thusiasm about II It is true there Is
a wide variance OF opinion about the
usefulness Of the canal to American
commerce after It is opened. As many
view it, it VIII be Of little wo1h Il
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FIGHT ON RULES
TO BE WAGED IN HOUSE
Insurgent Republicans and New Democratic Insurgents
After Committee on Committees Champ Clark
Non-COmmittal.

but had a lot to say about the PROPOSE
ton 70 have a committee on committees
IN the House.
Strong for Committee.
Refusal on the part Of the Demo-
cratic majority in the next Congress to
create a committee OF committees
would be, in my opinion, the Reputation
OF a great principle. as well as a fatal
political bluader,'' he said
zone of the burning issues in the re-
cent Congressional campaign was the
question OF cUrtailing the power Of the
Speaker Of the House UnquestiOnabIy
the people Of the country have declared
in favor Of this curtailmenL In my
judgment the power Of the Speaker must
be lessened, and the only effective way
TO do this IS 20 take from him the right
to appoint standing committees, and 70
place this power in the hands OF the
House itself Democrats are expected
to respond, and in nay opinion must re-
spOnd. 70 the wishes Of the people No
question Of expediency nor desire 70
exercise powers so long exercised by the
Republican speakers could excuse the
party just voted into power IN the
House II Il failed TO carry Out the re
form for which the country has called
by its votes
Mr. Hay has strong support in this
position IN the House Representative
Henry Of Texas came out yesterday
committee on committees. 4 iaTge per
cenIage Of the Democrats now IN the
House are committed to the plan OF a
committee on committees, and they VIII
be powerfully re-enfOrced By newly
elected Democrats. especially those from
Western districts
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GREAT ECONOMY
IN YOUNG'S TALK
Editor Publisher Senator
Surprises Press Gallery
Guardian.

An excellent insight into the very
positive and self-satisfied nature OF
Col Lafe Young, the new Senator
from Iowa is furnished BY "Jim"
Preston. superintendent Of the Senate
press gallery.
The press galleries in the House and
Senate are as sacred 20 the Washing
ton correspondents as are the cloak
rooms for the members Of Congress.
Outsiders are barred absolutely, and
one OF Freston's duties is 10 see that
visitors d the Capitol DO not get in
side the doors
When the. rules fight in the House
was at its height, at the last session
or Congress, Colonel Young came 10
" washington TO watch personally the
performance Of the Iowa insurgents.
with whom he was not in sympathy.
Meets Newspaper Cerberus-
During a luu in the proceedings at
the House end Of the Capitol. he
stroIIed over TO the Senate press gal
lery, where he was held Up by Pres
Excuse me-" said the gallery super
intendenL as he blocked the entrance
"Cerrta7iniy-.S replied Colonel Young.
calmly waiting for admission. but re-
framing from making himself known.
Anything I can do for your asked
Nothing" answered Young. shortly.
Want 10 see some one2" asked
Preston
NO." replied Young
Economical IN Talk
This gallery is reserved for news
paper men" said Preston
81 know II" said Young
Are you a newspaper mann asked
Preston.
st am" replied Young
What paper asked Preston
sDes MOines Capital" answered
Young
what manner asked Preston.
f'LaIs Young" was the answer.
Gee" observed Preston. you must
be saving I'D the English language
for your next standpat editorial Come
in"
Thank you" remarked Young as
ne walked into the gallery.
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What S on the Program IN
Washington Today

annual concert by Vaughn Glass o.
Calvary Baptist Church. Eighth and
II streets northwest, s . m
Tance by the Waverly Club, Carroll In
stitUte, s p n
Fsrfshtvood Park Citizens Association
Van Horns Hall. Georgia avenue and
I.OngfeliOw street, S D m
Meeting OF Board Of Education Frank
lin school $50 p. m
Demonstration by Camera Club, \. N
c A. D m
swiss festival and bazaar, old Masonic
Temple, Ninth and 7 streets, s p m
GOSPEL meeting, Grace Baptist Church
Ninth and D streets southeast. 8 D N
Fair at St. Andrews Episcopal Church,
Fourteenth and Corcoran streets
northwest. afternoon and evening
dinner served. 5 to s .. m
The League OF American Pen Women
lecture by Mrs Martha S GielOW, II
ballroom Of Ontario, D m.
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TRAY OF DIAMONDS
LOOT OF TWO MEN

sTEUBENVILLE, Ohio, Nov. 1.-TWO
well-dressed men have escaped here
with a tray Of diamonds valued AZ
s15,0oa They called yesterday at the
jewelry store OF W G. Spies, and asked
10 see some uncut stones The aged
ieweler placed the tray On the counter.
and his attention was called TO the rear
Of the store by a confederate Of the
robber, who fed with the diamonds.