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Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17
INTERNATIONAL
SYMPATHY

N NITIZENS who do not watch closely
the drift of the times and the
~ tendency of the day are being sur
prised by the news that people are
fOcking by tens of thousands to King
United States Within the last quarter
of a century there has been a great
addition to the number of British-born
people in America, and there are
thousands of young men and women
growing up-or grown up-who refuse
to share traditional prejudice, and by
reason of the fact they are children
of British fathers and American
mothers, or vice versa, or that being
Americans they have British or Irish
relatives "in the old countries" might
be considered members of the English
speaking federation as well as loyal
citizens of the United States. Nay
more, there are thousands Of people
whose business necessities compel
them to live first under one flag, then
under another, because, as a typical
American Briton who visited Los An
geles recently said, trade follows both
flags"
Whatever may be the opinion as to
the expediency of closer relations be-
tween the United Kingdom and the
United States, it cannot be denied the
sins of George III and his Tor min
listers can hardly with justice be laid
at the door of the people of Canada,
Australia, New Zealand or South
Africa, while the modern British Radi-
Gals, realizing that if men of their type
and their mode of thought had had the
franchise in 1916. there would have
been no necessity for a seven years
war, are aggrieved when some modern
American citizens-whO in some cases
doubtless are the direct descendants of
Tories-wag the finger Of scorn at
them.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17
GUILTY

A FTER a period of tense suspense
IN caused by the action of the jury,
IA DR. B. c. Hyde was found guilty
Of the murder Of his father-in-laW,
Colonel Swope. The verdict will cause
keenest interest among medical men.
So seldom do the members Of the most
helpful of all the professions misuse
their superior knowledge for the pur-
pose of injuring their fellow men that
the conviction of a doctor or surgeon
on a murder charge is far more than a
nine days wonder.
it owes TO the men whose business it
is to aid health and prolOng life. A
case like that of Hyde brings out the
high character of the overwhelming
majority of practitioners.
A "Dr. Jekyll" who is a Mr. Hyde"
is indeed a rarity; and the case Of Dr..
Hyde will provoke the question,
whats in a name?" The Hyde case
adds another remarkable chapter to the
history of our modern jury system.
According to the earliest reports, there
was at first a majority for acquittal,
but the grinding system which de-
mands a unanimous verdict broke
down opposition, and actually con
Verted the majority that thought there
was a reasonable doub- Of the doctor S
guilt into a solid honogeneity that be-
lieved in his guilt.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17

IN HE house of representatives mas
decided to stick to the two battle
Il ships year agreement which
was arranged by the late Senator ALL
son as a compromise between the ad-
vocates of continued naval expansion
and those who would force the pace
in the contest for naval supremacy
President Roosevelt wanted four bat
tleships, and made known his desire
in a special message. Congress de-
clined to give more than two, and Mr..
Allison. who had or was supposed TO
have a genius for getting WORKING
compromises devised an understanding
not expressed in any formal resoiu-
tion, that thereafter the annual IN
crease of the fleet should be at the rate
of two battleships. The economists
who have sought to limit this years
building program to one vessel or TINS
class. to meet the administration s
promise of economy have been voted
down. and the Allison policy may be
deemed to have received reaffirmation.
AS naval votes do not run on party
lines. one may look for budgets OF more
than S120, 100000 annually until some
argument more effective than economy
Is advanced or until the country gener-
ally realizes from some rough expert
ence the wisdom of that argument
Possibly our people are misled as 70
the cost of battleships by their lnoiI-
ference to legislative methods DIS
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17
OIL LANDS

T the oil lands hearing before the
n house committee on public lands
IA the statement was made IL the
lands are withdrawn it will not be
beneficial to conservation, but to the
Southern Pacific Railroad company,
which with it's wells may drain all ad-
Joining lands and make millions OF dol
lars of "easy money" So plain and so
strong is the case for the California
DELEGATION it is reasonable to expect
favorable action.
The natural laws governing oil
neither can be made nor marred by spe-
cial legislation; but legislation made
apparently in ignorance of the opera
tion of such natural laws may cause
much trouble and infict grave injus-
tice on Independent operators who GER
tainlv wish to do the right thing by
the oil supply and by the nation; but
cannot view with equanimity prospect
of being governmentally restrained,
while a powerful corporation grasps the
opportunity afforded by their dilemma
of adding vastly to its great wealth.
BY interfering with oil-bearing lands
under the pretext public policy de-
mands interference, the government
may establish a truly grinding monop-
oly in oil and may finally deliver the
entire oll-using public to body COM
posed of a few of the greater corpora
tions which will have not the slightest
difficulty in forming a trust. Indeed.
in the very nature of things and by
reason of the conditions attending their
existence they will be government
aided trust.
outside of other vicious features the
Pickett bill would establish a monopo-
listic power in oil and would discrim-
mate against individual producers, who
can already foresee if their lands are
to be withdrawn 1t will simply mean
said lands will be drained of their oil
for the benefit of an avaricious cor
poration.
Oil is a distinctly local issue and can
not be treated properly by persons un-
able or unwilling to understand the
first principles of oil location and pro-
duction. In this case the cause of a
commendable and desirable policy Of
conservation of national natural re-
sources will be best served by making
concession to common sense, prac-
tical experience and natural laws, all
of which denounce the Pickett bill as
a crude and badly informed example
of ignorant, amateur legislation on a
special subject.
In advocating and boosting the Pick
EFT bill President Taft is not aiding
the cause of conservation. but of mo-
nopoly. His public speeches indicate
he lacks expert knowledge of oil field
conditions. The expert testimony of
independent California oil men should
outweigh anything that has been said
with regard to the oil land withdrawal
clauses of the Pickett bill. At this
crisis in its history the independent oil
industry of California expects and de-
mands a square deal from the national
government.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17
There Are Notable Differences in the
Treatmnet of Peary and Shackleton
salt Lake Tribune.

ignorance prevent the bestowal Of this
tardy reward"
But that is so incomplete Sim
ming up of the case as to amount to a
caricature A few things that Shack
Teton did and did not do should be put
in to complete the showing.
Shackleton did not, on coming out
of the Antarctic SHOWS, busy himseir
in ill-natured vituperation of sup
posed rival. He did not hide up his
records, but turned them over promptly
to the Royal Geograp phical society,
where publicity Immediately followed.
Neither did he nor his friends besiege
parliament for special honors or recog-
milton: and he has never at any time
declined to have his records examined
by any competent person, much less
has he refused to show them to com
mittee of parliament. If any parna-
mentary committee had asked to see
them. Lieutenant Shackleton would un-
ouestionably have instantly produced
them. In fact, any member of pariia-
ment was at liberty to see them at
any time.
on the other hand, Commander
rearv did the things noted which
Shackleon did not, and refused to do
the things which Shackleton did as
matter of course, and without being
called on to do them.
And this diverse conduct and attl-
tude of the two men must be taken
into account and included in any can
did summary of the achievements or
the two men, and the way the one and
the other has been treated, of1clally
and by the public.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17
STREET CARS
TN a great and growing city like Los

TN great and growing city like Los
Angeles, an experiment in street
- cars is of more than usual inter
est There is not an agreement OF
opinion as to the ay-as-you-enter
cars; but so much is being said in their
favor it seems likely they will be ac-
cepted by the car employees and the
public as an improvement.
In car service, the comfort and safety
of the public are of supreme impor-
tance. If the pay-as-you-enter sys-
tenn is likely to add to comfort and
safety, the public will welcome the in
novation.
Any improvement, any change
howe'er so radical, that will tend to
alleviate the miseries of the travelling
public during the rush hours, will be
welcomed in Greater Los Angeles. The
ideal car service will be that which
along with the stipulation you must
pay as you enter will guarantee seat
| when you enter.
Whatever may be the verdict as to
pay when-you- enter cars there would
be no question as to the popularity OF
a eat-when-you- enter system.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17
Bigger Navy Means Bigger Taxes
and Will Add to the Cost OF Living
CBoston Transeript)

patches state the cost of the two bat
tleships authorized is not to exceed
Sc. .0O0. 900 each, omitting the qualifying
clause, exclusive of armor and arma-
ment." A battleship without these is
merely a shell, useless for any naVal
purposes Equipped ready to go into
commission, battleship of the class
indicated represents an expenditure Oh
nearly $4,000, 900. Mr.. Foss, chairman
of the house naval committee, put the
figure the other day at $11 100000. Tne
annual charge for upkeep OF a Dread
naught is about $1000,000; that is, Tor
pay, stores, coal, ammunition, etc.
Each carries a complement OF between
nine hundred and one thousand on-
GERS. seamen and marines. To prevent
obsolescence there are charges not 10
be reckoned in the normal "upkeep.
The navy department has submitted
schedules for improvement and repairs
on a group OF battleships not yet four
years old which average $4,000
vessel. The cost is not that OF Keeping
the vessels seaworthy, Lut of bringing
them UP to date in the matter OF
ammunition hoists and other Internal
equipments, fire control stations, etc.
Here are figures, all official, worthy
of study. Their teaching Is that big
ger navy means bigger taxes and an
Inevitably higher cost of living, be-
cause taxes distribute themselves
through the all the expenses of life.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17
HARMLESS COMET

n UR journey through the tail of the
comet may be accompanied by a
~ rain of meteors-which will re-
semble a gigantic fireworks display
viewed from a distance-or it may be
tame and uneventful. In either case,
there is not the slightest necessity for
alarm or even for anxiety. Modern
nature writer's have a cheerful habit
of laying it on" and their vague un-
easy speculations make entertaining
and sometimes exciting reading.
The earth has had many remarkable
adventures since it began to whirl on
it's own axis and travel round the sun.
But these adventures, when they have
been concerned with the celestial
scenes we pass through in our long,
weird journey, have had little effect
on earth conditions.
More damage has been done to the
earth by its own misbehavior-its oc-
casional volcanic eruptions, and big
quakes-than by any outside influence.
In fact, the security and immunity
from outside harm enjoyed by our OBJ
late dirt spheroid as 1t gyrates in the
solar system are in themselves pheno-
menal, showing order is heavens first
law, and behind the reign of the hea-
venly law ARE, AND OF NECESSITY
MUST BE, THE SOVEREIGNTY AND
THE POWER.
Acknowledging the actual and de-
monstrable existence of a supremely
intelligent control, all excuse for fear
Vanishes.
The comet won't hurt anything or
ANYBODY.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17
FREEDOM

X OIL. ROOSEVELT in his Berlin ad-
dress said the principal difference
~ between the old civilization and
the new was the old was founded on
slavery. But is not the new also
founded on a species of slavery? Slaves
worked for their board, lodging and
clothes. Many modern workers find it
impossible to earn more than enough
to pay for board, lodging and clothes.
The difference between their condition
and that of slaves is only one of de-
gree.
Some of them find it impossible to
earn even enough to pay for board,
lodging and clothes. AS soon as a
worker is in that plight he becomes
more enslayed than the slave of old,
because he is the serf of poverty and
may be kidnapped and fettered forever
by death. If the slaves of old suffered
under the lash of the taskmaster, the
slaves of today suffer under the lash
OF necessity, and often it is their sorry
lot to be beaten with many stripes.
Some years ago a New York man
wrote a book called Liberty and a
Living As a matter of fact, there is
no liberty without a living; and the
thraldom of the oVerseer is less irk-
some by far than the thraldom of
hunger
We have the temerity and the hon
esty to differ from Col. Roosevelt in
his economic conclusion and to assert
that today, as of old civilization is
founded on slavery" Society will
have to be orderly, kind brotherly,
mutually provident before it can en-
Joy genuine liberty and its members
will have to learn to bear one an
others burdens before they can be
free.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17
Department of Health Is Needed
for the Welfare of American Nation
CHumboldt Times.)

IN HE chemical and medical sciences,
1t seems to us, should, in so far as
they are fostered and applied by
the government, be under the direction
of man eminently qualified for that
purpose. The secretaries of the pres
ent departments are for the most part
lawyers. OF course. the actual work
is done by highly skilled men who have
won prominence in their respective
professions; but the system lacks def
mite organization and 1t must, there
fore. fail to achieve the best possible
results.
1t is becoming more and more rec
ognized fact that the cure of disease
must give away to the prevention of
disease. Wonderful results have been
brought about by scientists in and out
of the government service; but IL
stands to reason that research for
scientific truths and principles under
government patronage, protection and
assistance can go further than when
pursued by an Individual working as
such. Then, too, the government S
means for disseminating the informa-
tion needed by the public are mani
testify a thousand-fold superior to the
facilities at the disposal of any in
dividual or association.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17

A man of recognized scientific and
executive ability would soon organize
the effort along this line and co-ordi-
nate the various branches of the serv-
ice. 1t seems reasonable to assume
that organization would result in great
economies, or at least make the
money expended accomplish more in
benefits to the people.
The argument of expense may be
brought forward in opposition to the
owen bill. but we believe lack OF
centralized authority at present causes
sufficient unnecessary expenditure TO
more than meet the salary OF a sec
retary and assistant secretary. The
appropriations for the several ou-
reaus already exi-tent would naturally
be transferred into the new depart
ment and no increase of expenditure
ought to be required.
Another advantage of placing the
scientific work under purely scientific
direction would be to relieve 1t from
the embarrassments of the politics
which permeate most of the depart
ments dealing with legal and business
policies of the country.
Curative science. of all things, snould
be unhampered by the influence OF
politics.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17


A MERICANS often say, with heat
n that the government ought to reg
IA ulate things more and better
They insist that too much liberty is
allowed the Individual, in many ways.
He is given too free hand in the use
of his property when he wants 10 uis-
f3qure q neighborhood with an insult
able building or unsightly signs. He
is allowed too much latitude in busi-
ness as to the prices he charges and
the bargains he drives. And so on
without limit.
But what would Americans think OF
the other side of this question II 1t
were brought home to them as 1t ls'
now and then, to the people of many
countries? How would Americans
take to the regulation of their affairs
after the manner of the Greek gov
ernment's efforts to lift the price OF
so-called "currants" by arbitrarily linn
iting the supply?
These "currants,' often called
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17

County dog catchers have been ap-
pointed, who will seize all unmuzzled
dogs found in the county. We hope
dwelers in the county will take to
heart the warnings with regard to muz-
zling their pets or their watch dogs
Many of them seem to be unable to
realize the ordinance will really be en-
forced in the country districts, where
generous distances separate the casual
man from the infrequent dog. The or
dinance is not a joke County dwellers
must muzzle their dogs.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17
Paternalism Interferes to Regulate
the Growth of Greek Zante Currants
(San Jose Herald.)

Herald.)
"Zante currants," because they are
Skinned from Zante, as we'll as other
places in the Ionian islands, are little,
seedless grapes. They are sun-dried.
lying on the sandy ground. In recent
years the yield has seemed too large
for the worlds needs, and prices have
been very low.
Accordingly, the government steps
in and brings about the enactment of
a law which provides for the uprooting
of 25 per cent of the vines which bear
these little grapes. The replanting or
the space occupied or the planting OF
other vines of the same kind in other
places is forbidden. The expectation
is that in this way the production of
the so-caIled currants will be cut down
about 25 per cent and better prices Will
follow.
The theory may work or 1t may not,
but how would Americans like such
paternalism? How long would they
endure it?
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17
GERMAN PROGRESS

Not long since resolution favoring the en-
actment of law that would make the German
chancellor responsible to the legislative branch
of the imperial government for his acts and
for those Of the kaiser. received a favorable
vote in the rechstag, and the question is now
mooted of the law recommended in this
resolution, will be passed, and Germany change
its government to the constitutional govern
ment of the British type.-Portland Telegram.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17
Far and Wide
THE POET

He sings not for a wreath of bay,
For fame he carols not his lay;
Although he tries his best to please,
He sings to get his bread and cheese.
Detroit News.
No bigger NIB was ever heard
Your true born bard is like bird.
He chirps his song because he must.
He's got to let it out or bust!
Chicago Tribune.
Sometimes the poet sings for fun;
Sometimes the poet gets the mon',"
But. as a rule the virtuous bard
Finds poetry its own reward.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17
GENIUS REWARDED

Because of the excellent quality Of
his verse a poet was recently paroled
from the state penitentiary in Mime
sofa. That song writing horsethief who
operated in Riverside and other cities
and was finally sent UP from Los An
geles should take courage. Genius has
its rewards, even in the pen.
side Press.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17

San Bernardino centennial anniver-
sary is another gentle reminder of the
fact California is not a youngling. Our
civilization is built on an older civiliza-
ton, which succeeded a savagery that
had existed from time immemorial'
California is the most wonderful state
in the Union. Even its history is more
romantic, mysterious, fascinating than
that of any other state.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17
State Press Echoes
HuMoRISTS GONE

With Twain gone, Eugene Field gone,
Will Carleton gone, there is not great
humorist left in the country. And who
ever may arise in the future, the
American people will remember Mark
Twain as the one man who did much
to turn trouble to laughter and who
was beloved alike for his genius and
his largeness of soul.-San Jose Her
aid.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17
AT THE THEATERS

AUDTTORIUM-Dark.
BELAsCO-'Forty-fiv Minutes from Broad
way"
BURBANK-''The Man on the Box"
E1MPIRE-Musical extravaganza.
GRAND-"By Right OF Sword"
LOS ANGELES-Vaudeville.
MAJESTIC-Kolb and Dill.
kTASON--Dark.
OLYMPIC-Musical farce.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
PRINCESS-Musioal farce.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17

TN DAILY use as a freight depot,
what is claimed as the Oldest
Il building in the world used exciu-
sively as a railway station stands IN
Frederick, Md.
Erected in 1882, the long, rambling
two-story structure stands today un-
changed, except for minor alterations
and repairs, presenting the same gen.
eral appearance as when the modest
stone building was the extreme western
terminal of Americas pioneer steam
road. -.
When the station was built the high
est tvpe of locomotive was embodied
in the queer-looking "Davis Grass
hopper" a crude affair. in appearance
much like a hosting engine set on
small fiat car
At that time the arrival Of trains
was heralded by the ringing of bell
at the station, and the old bell first
nsed here To announce the arrival of
the first slow-going locomotive, with
its string of odd coaches as they
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17
VOTERS AND CONSCIENCE

If every citizen would be true to him
self and vote as his conscience directs,
we would have efficient officials and
an honest administration of public af-
fairs. This country is just what the
majority of the people make it, Some
communities should be heartily
ashamed of their work.-Marysville
Appeal.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17

Stenographer Kerby has been ban
ished from official circles at Washing
ton. He is accused of treachery. His
treachery has been highly enlightening
to the public, the members of which
will not readily forget the glimpse be-
hind official scenes afforded by the
rashness of Kerby.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17
Southern City Boasts Antique Station
That Rivals Los Angeles Arcade Depot
1rhs Boston Monltor.) }

rolled into the little town from Balti.
more, sixty-one miles away, still hangs
in the cupola of this building.
Another reminder of the early days
of railroading, when the huge freight
wagons drawn by mule teams still
toiled across the mountains. is the
equipment used for lifting these same
wagon beds from ordinary wagon
be seen today Wy the visitor to the old
depot
The building stands east and west.
The shed on the north was used in the
old days for the storage of freight and
passenger cars. while the track leading
into the large entrance in the main
structure was formerly used for cars
loading and unloading merchandise.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17

Preparations are being made for
bankers convention in Los Angeles in
the fall The financial importance of
Los Angeles is we'll understood and
recognized in banking circles through
out the world. The bankers who will
come here doubtless will be impressed
by the efficiency and success of the
Los Angeles way.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17

Theodore Roosevelt has made an un-
expectedly early return to public life.
1t is fitting this great, typical American
should be Americas representative on
an historical occasion.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17

Prof. Lowell, discoverer of the Mar
tians, says the comet is the nearest ap-
proach to nothing that ever looked like
a good deal. We are glad to learn the
wanderer is as harmless as a zephyr,
but believe we voice public opinion
when we ask learned professors not to
tell us so much about what is
comet" but to inform us "Why is a
comet"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17
WIDE OPEN BUT DULL

The people of San Francisco do not
seem to relish the Paris of America"
now that they have it. Times are not
good, even If the town is wide open.
Again is the fallacy that vice pro-
notes business xploded.-Berkeley
Gazette.