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New-York tribune., 1911-01-19
BRYAN BEHIND CLARK?
Reported Lined Up Against Har-
mon and Wilson.

Washington. Jan. 1S-Democratc sen
stors and Representatives who attended
the Jackson Day banquet in Baltimore last
night discussed with unusual interest to-
day the significance Of a warning note
which came I'm the closing minutes OF the
dinner from x-Rcprcsentative Theodore
Bell, OF California. generally recognized at
the conference as tho personal represent
ative Of William jennings Bryan.
Nir Bell did not attempt TO start Bryan
boom: in fact ne eliminated the Nebras-
kan from any further consideration ar the
Democratic nominee either in 1912 or any
succeeding Presidential year He warned
MS hearers. however. that II they were
seeking a harmony which might bring
s. bout future Democratic success they must
not continue q policy which omitted Mr..
Bryan from consideration a. q leader in
the party councils Before his references
10 Mr. Bryan Mr.. Bol had paid a high
tribute 10 Champ clark as "a man in whom
the Middle and tho Far West had implicit
confidence
rhCrc are many political watchers I'm
Washington who regard the incident OF
last night as the lining VI Of the Bryan
clement in the party behind MT. Clark as
against Governor Harmon. woodrow VII
son or any Of the others who have Deen
mentioned FOR the Democratic leadership.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-19
TAFT TO DINE WITH POLICE
Governor Dix and Mayor Gaynor Also
To Be Guests of Lieutenants

President Taft. Governor Dix and Mayor
Gaynor will SIT at the same table on the
evening of Washington's Birthday as
guests OF the Police Lieutenants' Benevo-
lent Association, at the WaldOrf-Astoria,
IL was announced last night II Will be
the fifth annual dinner Of the association.
President Taft was the guest OF honor
at last years dinner, and at the time, he
said. he felt so much at home among such
good fellows" that he would be pleased 10
attend the dinner this year. Other guests
will be Controller Prendergast, Police Com
missioner Cropsey and Deputy Commission
ers Dri=coll, Flynn, Walsh and Reynolds.
Fire Commissioner Waldo and Deputy Fire
Commissioners O'Keefe and Whitney. and
chief Magistrate William McAdoo.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-19
DIAMONDS MAY GO UP
Maiden Lane Dealers Expect
Advance in Prices.

An advance in the price Of diamonds Is
expected In Maiden Lane. Although no
official announcement has as yet been re-
ceived. dealers were Informed Yesterday
that the Premier Diamond Company has
decided to increase the price OF diamonds
Of large size and that the De Beers Con-
solidated Mines, Ltd. would follow tho
same course. This IS in accordance with
statement made at the annual meeting Of
the DE Beers company recently al Kim
herly, South Africa, by an official, who said
that the stocks of diamonds at the mines
had been greatly reduced.
This country takes about 50 per cent OF
the entire diamond output OF the world.
and according 10 recent announcement by
the president Of the National Retail Jew
ellers Association more pieces Of diamond
jewslry ranging in price from 80 TO SLGc)
were sold in 1910 than in any other year IN
the history OF the trade. II is said that 70
per cent OF the diamonds were bought by
well-to-do or medium class people. and not
by the millionaire class, and 1t is declared
BY Maiden Lane dealers that the Western
farmers are buying diamonds in large
quantities.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-19
w. !. SMITHS DILEMMA
May Fail of Higher Pay as Judge
if He Does Not Resign.
IFrom Tho Frrihurr Rure,u


Washington, Jan. lS-ReprescntatIve Wal
dent Taft as Judge Of the Eighth Judicial
Circuit may have 10 resign as member
Of the House before his term expires, on
March !. or else raise question OF the
Consttutionality Of the appointment such
as interested the country when Senator
Philander c. Knox was made Secretary OF
state
This rather surprising situation came "a
light to-day when IL occurred 10 some mem
b"rs that the House now has before f. =
oill 10 increase the salaries OF Circuit
Judges IL Mr. Smith is a member Of the
House when such legislation passes he can
not benefit under it because Of the consti-
tuuonal provision which prohibits a mem
Der accepting sn Office the emoluments OF
"Hich ne helped 10 increase Because of
TINS limitation Secretary Knox, II will he
recalled, was forced to serve for several
years at salary less than his fellow Cab-
net members.
Representative Smith may solve the prob
lem this way: II IL Is apparent that the
House Is going 10 pass al this session n bill
increasing the salaries of all federal Judges
the committee, Mr.. Smith will resign then
ana there. Under such circumstances he
would be eligible 10 receive the increase
which Is $500 "A year additional. II ne were
to remain member Of the House and the
hi'I should pass while ne had the privilege
Of voting upon ii. Mr.. Smith would enjoy
the unique and unsatisfactory distinction Of
becoming the lowest paid Circuit judge in
the United States-the same sort of situa-
tion that Senator Knox innocently got him
self into.
Representative Smith, therefore. is ready
10 resign If II becomes apparent that the
bill reported out of the Judiciary Commit
tee IS TO become a law at this session 9th
crwise Mr.. Smith does not expect TO qualify
until after March I.
The rumors that an effort will be made in
the senate 10 hold his nomination has add
ed To Representative Smiths perploxity of
mind. Although there may be some DELAY
IN his confirmation. IL Is not expected that
II VIII he prevented.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-19
FEAR "MEDICINE TRUST"
Opposition to Enlargement of
Public Health Service Powers.
IFrom The Tribune Bureau


Washington, Jan. ls-Fearing that if the
powers OF the public health service are en-
lsxgsd It Will result in & medicine trust
favorable TO the sllopsthic school Of medl-
cine, Harry l.. Gordon. former Lieutenant
Governor Of Ohio. appeared before the
House Committee on Interstate and For
eigr Commerce to-day 10 protest against a
report Of the Mann bill.
Mrs John A. Logan and Mrs. George T..
Oliver. the latter the wife Of the Senator
from Pennsylvania attended the hearing as
representatives Of the National League OF
Medical Freedom Of which Mr.. Gordon is
also a member.
Rumors that tho Mann bin would be IA
vorsbly reported caused deluge OF pro-
tests 70 reach House members early this
week, AND the chairman Of the committee
in charge promised a series Of hearings
oefore taking action. The bill 10 enlarge
ne powers Of the public health service au-
rhorizes II 20 investigate and report on all
diseases. whether contagious or not Mr.
Gordon urged that the realm Of state and
Individual rights would he invaded by such
unlimited authority, ana Christian scien-
lists osteopathists homnopathiSts and
others nre opposing the legislation.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-19
BROKERAGE OFFICES PUZZLED
Ticker licked for Twenty Minutes
Without a U. P. Quotation.

\ dispute between. two floor traders over
the price at which one had sold the other
a block Of Union Pacific at the opening
Of the market yesterday caused a delay
Of twenty minutes before the opening sale
Of the stock appeared OH the tape.
The two brokers were unable to agree
over the price and it was some time before
a member OF the committee OF arrange
mcnts. who settles such disputes, arrived
on the scene. Before he got the matter
Strengthened out brokerage circles were
wondering what could have happened 10
Union Pacific that il did not appear on the
tape. and the telephone wires TO the Stock
Exchange were kept hot by those eager
10 get quotation on the stock.
After the first quotation appeared, at
1870 o'clock others followed in such rapid
succession. owing 10 the large transactions.
that six thousand shares were recorded
before there was an intervening quotation
on any other stock.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-19
RETIRES EDUCATORS AT J
Board Cuts Pupil Teachers p,.
Bars Mrs. Kipkeldev

-Four Of the resolutions propoeed h. :.
Committee on CWtailmnt o. g..
Branches introduced at last weeks -
ing Of the Board OF Education wer. 49,
yesterday afternoon ~ special No.,
John Green. chairman Of the com,,,,.
asked that ito resolution to transfer 49,.
special sewing teachers be omitted
BYLAWS committee found that the tea,
were needed, and that tho money co,1 (.
saved IN other ways
The original resolution called for .r,.
the salary Of the pupil-teachers from /, !.
10 81 day. This was changed la,s.
ihat beginning with the first OF Feb,,-.
the pupil teachers Will receive - cent,
day The bylaws we're amended a. -.
the other resolutions could be adopted
The second resolution adopted by
board provided that all music teacher, =,
had been in service for more than ,si,..
years and were more than siXty.0ye Va,
old be recommended for retirement uut
pension September ]
The third resolution called for the
urement OF all teachers and principals D..
than seventy years old and othsrv
eligible for retirement. on pension. bo,,.
ming with September ].
The last resolution called for the rs.l,.
ment Of all teachers, principals ana a,
perintendents reaching seventy year, /,
age. provided they were eligible for re,,,
ment.
For the second time an attempt ~.
made 20 set aside the bylaws in order M,
Mrs Mary b. Kinkeldey might be appo,r
ed principal Of Public School =. in Mania
tan. Tie board voted against setting a..
the bylaws for this one married worn,,
after almost fifty other married won.
had been turned down.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-19
lehman DEFENDS TAX
Saws Government Is Helping
Corporations Pay It.
CALLS IT EXCISE TAXATION
No State Rights Invaded, solici-
tor General Declares-Fur-
ther Attacks on the Law.

Washington. Jan. 1s-For nearly three
hours to-day Solicitor General Lehman
argued before tho Supreme Court OF the
rritcd States that the corporation tax pro-
visions Of the Payne-Aldrich tariff act were
constitutional His argument is the prin-
cipal defence OF the law.
The Solicitor General told the court that
the fifteen cases before It had been brought
hy shareholders in corporations who OBJ
iected to the latter paying the tax. Each
Of the corpora tons had expressed an in
ten,ion TO obey the law.
"The government IS here" said the
Solicitor General, ITO help the corporations
pay the tax
Every objection had oeen raised 10 the
tax. Mr. Lehman said. that could be
raised 10 any tax possible Of being levied
under the Constitution. Some OF his op-
ponents had gone so far. he said, as to as
sert that II was no tax az all, but mere
conhscation OF property.
The only limitation on the taxing power
of the federal government. he said, applied
TO exports Possibly there was an implied
limitation against taxation OF the agen-
cios and instrumentalities OF state govern
merts he added. As 20 the mode OF taxa
ton. the only limitations were the appor-
tioninc OF direct taxes and the making of
excise taxes uniform.
The corporation tax. according to the
Solicitor General, violated none OF the Inn
itations. lie described II as an excise tax,
but said the fact that ii made exemptions
did not prevent il being uniform. The gov
ornmont had a right TO look at more than
the revenue 10 he obtained; II had the
right to consider the general welfare OF the
people in making the cIassi1catIons for
taxation.
lie declared that the tax was not on an
instrumentality OF n state, but was on the
exercise OF the right procured by a cor
poration.
Julien 7. Davies, OF New York, argued
that the tax was unconstitutional because
Of the arbitrary classification Of corpora
tions for taxation. while individuals and
partnerships were not taxed. TIc said that
next year Congress might tax corporations
out OF existence II the law were held con.
stitutionsl.
Aren't YOU arguing the constitutionalty
OF a protective tariff" Inquired Justice
Holmes.
Mr.. Davies thought his argument did not
amount 10 that.
1T struck me YOU were getting urcom-
monty close 70 it," said ire Justice.
Frederick Stimson. Of New York. next
attacked the law az having originated in
New-York tribune., 1911-01-19
TO LIMIT FEDERAL CASES
The House Of Representatives
Amends the Judiciary Bill.

Washington. Jan. Is. - The House Of
Representatives to-day adopted an amend
ment TO The Moon bill codifying laws re-
lating 10 the judiciary which will have the
effect Of stopping the practice Of corpora
tions doing an interstate business from
taking practically all suits against them
out Of the hands Of state courts and plaC-
ing them In the federal courts.
The amendment was offered by Repre-
sentative Garrett, Of Tennessee, after pre-
liminary skrmish, i'm which party lines
were tightly drawn II was adopted by
practically a unanimous vote. The amend
mcnt in full follows:
Provided. further, that no suit against a
corporation or Joint stock company brought
in state court of the state In which the
plaintiff resides or in which the cause Of
action arises, or in which the defendant
has its place Of business. or carries on its
business shall be removed TO any United
States court on the ground of diverse Citi-
Zeuship
New-York tribune., 1911-01-19
FOR FIXED TARIFF BOARD
Ways and Means Committee
Favors Dal2ell Plan.

Washington. Jan. lS-A permanent,
Tarin Board along the lines ~ the Dalzell
I'M was agrc.I upon by the twelve Reppb-
lican member Of the House Committee IN
Ways and Means to-day by vote Of 4
TO Z. The action followed series OF con-
ferences Over the various plans for per-
manent Tariff Board. which President Taft
has been urging Congress to provide for al
this session.
The action to-day was taken after n long
discussion Of the two leading plans, the
LcnGworth bill favored 10y the administrd-
ton, and the DalZell biz.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-19
TO DISCUSS TARIFF coMMls ssIoN.

Under the joint auspices Of the National
Tariff Commission Association and the
Civic Forum, a meeting for the purpose OF
Urging on Congress the creation Of per-
manent tariff commission will be held In
Carnegie Hall Friday evening, January z.
Among those who will make addresses are
Senator Newlsnds, Of Nevada, and Con-
gressman Lenroot, Of Wisconsin. The meet
ing will be open to the public, and tickets
may be obtained at the Offices Of the ssso-
citation, No. SIS Lafayette street. or at the
Offices OF the Civic Forum No. % West iith
street
New-York tribune., 1911-01-19
RULES FOR HEALTH INSPECTOR,

Because a number Of persons have be-.
falsely representing themselves as insp.r.
tors Of tho Department OF Health. Comni,.
sioner Lederle issued a statement yesterda
requesting citizens 70 notify the depau.
ment whenever 2 badge cannot be show,
by person who attempts 10 act in sue
a capacity. The department has bee,
bothered considerably by men claiming b,
be inspectors and who have acted m.
properly under that guise.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-19
BRoWER BEFORE GRAND JURY
Bank Officer Voluntary Witness-No
Immunity Promised.

Following the report that the grand jury
was expected 10 indict another officer OF
the Northern Bank as result OF Joseph
c. Robins financial jugglery, William l..
Brewer, the vice-presldent OF the instttu-
ton. who is under indictment for perjury,
was a witness yesterday before the grand
jury.
Mr. Brewer. who is at liberty under 5000
bail. came TO the courthouse voluntarily
and was in the jury room for an hour IL
was announced by the District Attorneys
office that he had not been subppnaed and
that no immunity had been promised him
for his testimony.
TAFT TO DINE WITH POLICE
New-York tribune., 1911-01-19
NO RUN ON j. RUBANO'S BANK.

Contrary TO expectations, there was no
run on the private bank OF Joseph Rubano,
No. 2239 First avenue. yesterday morning
A crowd of Italians. most Of them Of the
poorer class, gathered in front OF the bank
at o'clock, but there was no disorder. de-
spite the fact that an involuntary petition
in bankruptcy had been fled against the
bank Tuesday.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-19
THEDAJIN WA ASHXNGTON

7 in exces sthereof accruing 10 tho govern
| ment. Examination of the plan, In the
estimation Of the government experts. re-
vealS radical differences from what is gen
orally known rs a central bank.
! PANAMA FORTIFICATION.-P President
| Taft IS intoleraant of the visionary argu-
ments OF those who valnly imagine that
they are promoting the cause of universal
peace by opposing the fertilization OF the
Panama Canal. Such arguments are de-
nounced as nothing short Of folly. No logi-
cal reason for failing TO fortify the canal
can be presented. while there is every rea-
son why that step should he taken When
universal peace has advanced far beyond
IT'S present status, when international law
has acquired the force OF federal statutes.
when the moral sense of the nations has
made such progrerss that no powerful ma
ton will dare 10 violate the rights OF a
weaker one, then. and then only. in the
opinion OF the administration. will II be
safe TO abandon fortifcations and leave
the defence Of populous cities and great
waterways to the protection OF moral pre-
cepts and an international sense of right
and justice. Under existing circumstances
well 10 tempt the acquisitiveness OF the
American Indian by abandoning locks and
bars and discharging the police forces as
to tempt aggressive nations by construct
ing so important a strategical waterway as
the Panama Canal and failing TO take
those precautions for it's defence which are
dictated By experience and common sense,
all Of which the President will himself take
occasion TO amplify at no distant date.
LODGES ELECTION.-Rarely has a
Senator received so striking a tribute to
the value of his services in the upper house
Of Congress as that paid to Senator Lodge
to-day when the news OF his reelection
reached the Senate chamber. He was the
recipient Of congratulations on all sides,
Democrats wing with Republicans in their
efforts to reach the Senator from Massa-
chusetts TO shake his hand and convey TO
him their qualification that he had been
chosen TO represent his state in the Senate
for another six years. Mr.. Lodge is far
from belonging TO tho type popularity
known as "a good fellow" He is stu
dent and a serious minded man. who has
never sought 10 extend his popularity by
tho quality OF his dinners, or. what is
known in the parlance Of the politicians, as
glad hand methods" and therefore the
qualification OF his colleagues, regardless
Of marty. constituted the greater tribute TO
his worth as a Senator, the more striking
testimonial 10 the respect which his high
attainments command. the recognition OF
his freedom from anything savoring OF
domacogy and the sincerity with which he
has always sought to serve not only his
s.ato hut the nation. To the general ex-
nross,on Of qualification no dissenting voice
vas 70 be heard IN the entire membership
Of the Senate.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-19

,rUE DEMOCRATIC CACCUS.-Any-
t,irg like a detailed account Of what oc-
currod at the Democrats love feast at
baltimore vc4,crday it would he hard 10
sncrrre from those who attended. That il
was "a riot Is freely testified 70. That
# was love feast js also vehemently as
serted but no one appears TO have heard
the speeches. and nothing like n pro-
gramme Of party action was agreed upon.
In fact, few judicious questions regard
ing the respective merits or free trade
tariff for revenue only or serious revision
wore quite sufficient 10 start miniature
riot IN tho Democratic cloak and commit
tee rooms AT the Capitol to-day. Never
fNcIess. the prediction department OF the
d. ...rratic party is working overtime to-
.., telling every one who will listen Of
the entire harmony which is certain 10 pre-
vail Mt the caucus slated for tomorrow
night. The doves Of peace viii ind no
o{ her equally satisfactory resting place,
according TO leading Democrats. There is
no dissatisfaction over prospective com
inittee assignments All will go merry as
a marriage bell. If the Democrats are 20 he
believed OF course there is faction
which does not wish the caucus To commit
itself regarding the candidacy of Champ
Clark for the Speakership. There is an
other which docs not want the Ways and
Means Committee packed with free trad
ers" There Is another which is seriously
opposed TO q committee on committees, but
all these minor differences are expected 10
fade away and brotherly love and perfect
peace are predicted for this important
gathering. 1t is only n Republican ser
geant-at-aTms who has had the fore
thought to swear I'm a phalanx of able
bodied deputies TO preserIc-not the peace,
but tho furniture of The chamber
G.. @. n.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-19

RESERVE OR BANK?-Is the Reserve
Association Of America" as designed by
Senator Aldrich. a central bank under an
other name? This is one of the first Ques-
tions which has suggested itself 10 fnan-
cicrs and politicians who have examined
the AHrich plan and It has been discussed
here to-day. some even going so far as TO
suggest that tho Senator from Rhode ISL
and is not altogether frank in his declara-
ton that the desired results can be
achieved without the creation OF a CEN
traI bank In connection with this point
however. Mr.. Aldrch was discussing "the
government banks OF Europe" and 1t must
be further remembered that in the first an
nouncement OF the AArich plan. in The
Tribune OF last Thursday, It was term d
"a central bank mechanism" which was
Mr. Aldrich's own term, although II was
obviously necessary TO select more for
nal term as the name OF the proposed
institution. IT must he obvious. however,
that there is a material difference between
the central banks of Europe and that pro-
posed by Mr.. Aldrch The Reserve Associ-
alton is 10 receive no deposits except those
Of the government and Of It's own stock
holders. and is TO discount no commercial
paper for individuals, and that Of indlvd-
uals only when indorsed and guaranteed by
IT'S stockholders. II is to have no private
stockholders, etc. In tho opinion OF the
government experts the Aldrich plan mere
lv provides for central mechanism which
shall perform for the banks OF the coun-
try those important Offices which they arc
powerless 10 perform for themselves. and
it does this without entering into competi-
ton with them in their rroper fields. And.
moreover, it will not make profits for pri-
vate individuals beyonG a reasonable re-
turn for the use Of their money, etc. lin
tied 10 a maximum Of 3 per cent all profits