The Washington times., 1911-05-16

1t is very evident that if the arbitra-
ton treaty between this country and
Great Britain is signed it will have to
be done in face of the absolute protest
of the Central Labor Union.
The proposed new trolley line, which
will open up a large section Of Mont
gomery and Prince George counties has
been eagerly anticipated for a long
time, and it is hoped it will be rushed
to a speedy conclusion.
In spite of the court entanglements
John Hays Hammond left last night for
the coronation, where he will rub elbows
with many of his old comrades who
participated in that celebrated little out
ing known as the Jameston raid, un-
less he comes back Friday.
Many friends in political and social
circles of the Capital are today extend
ing congratulations to Levi P. Morton,
former Vice President of the United
States, on his eighty-seventh birthday
wishing him many more years Of the
excellent health he is now enjoying.
Gen. Nelson A Miles is still receiv-
ing congratulations on his tribute to the
1rish-American soldier, which he paid in
the course of his address at the ban
ouet of the Sixty-ninth Regiment, Ma
tional Guard, of New York, on the semi
centennial of their departure for the
war.
The Monday Evening Club, whose
last meeting of the season was held
last evening, may well feel satisfied
with its years work. The club is one
Of the strongest forces for social and
civic betternent in the city. 1t is doing
practical work in a practical way-and
it Ia getting results.
Hundreds in official circles, especially
old timers In Congress, are sympathiz-
ing today with John James Piatt-for-
merly librarian of Congress, later con-
sui to Cork and Dublin, known through
out the nation and far beyond as "the
Ohio Poet'-who was seriously injured
yesterday in a runaway accident. Mr..
Ptatt was always an enthusiastic horse
man, and when living in the Capital was
a familiar figure along the suburban
drives.
The suggestion that the departmental
system" of instruction be introduced in
the seventh and eighth grades of the
public schools is worthy serious con-
alteration by the Board of Education.
Under that system each branch of
loarning would be taught by different
teacher. specially qualified for that
work. At present, one teacher gives in
struction in all subjects. The system
has been tried in a number Of other
cities. and found superior to the old
method. 1t is also said to be more eco
nomical as regards expense.
Another indication Of extent Of the
spirit of cooperative progress is offer
ed by the meeting in this city of repre-
sentatives Of thirty-seven nations for
the purpose of harmonizing and unity
ing the patent laws of the world. That
the inventor is entitled to the benefits
of his genius and energy has long been
recognized, but that he has been handi-
capped by conflicting patent laws in
the various countries is admitted. It is
10 protect him, and to insure the great
est possible good to the public through
his inventions, that the convention now
In session here has been called.
In announcing the decision Of the SD
preme Court of the United States yes
terday afternoon Chief Justice White
gave a fine Illustration of his marvellous
memory and forceful oratory, Which
won the admiration even Of those who
chafed under his delhi crate review of
the case while they were eager to get
the bare fact as to whether the ruling
was adverse or favorable. without ref
erence to the carefully prepared docu-
mentary decision or even to notes, Chief
Justice White spoke huently, with
psRer q note Of hesitation with voice