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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-13
MISTAKEN.

Arguing that the Folks ordinance reg.
ulating moving picture theatres would be
Of little use if passed, 'The New York
Times" says: 1T revokes no licenses,
but applies to theatres hereafter to be
licensed. All the vicious features of
"the present theatres are untouched by
this ordinance. They will not be DO
"liced." Apparently Sections Bob, 352g
and 352h OF the ordinance escaped the
notice Of our contemporary. Section
352b provides for policing, through the
appointment by the Mayor Of motion
picture theatre inspectors" whose iuris-
diction, under the ordinance, will not be
confined to future theatres. Section 352g
makes that clear. If it did not, Section
352h would. That reads:
All the provisions contained in this
ordinance shall apply to existing places
Of entertainment where motion pictures
are exhibited under q common show IL
censc, except those provisions OF sub
section ID" designated as Nos. /, 2, 3. 4,
8 and 6, but the Bureau of Licenses shall
have power in its discretion to enforce
the provisions Of said Paragraph 3 OF
Section I'd" as to exits and courts.
In plain words, this means that the
proposed ordinance would apply to ex-
listing moving picture theatres as well
as those TO be built in future except as
to filing of plans, the prohibition against
their being in frame buildings, provisions
regarding size of fire escapes, capacity
of galleries and plastering Of the Interior
Existing theatres would be required to
improve their lighting, heating, ventila-
ton. toilet arrangements and aisles and
seating arrangements. provide suitable
apparatus for fighting fires and make
certain that the floors could stand
specified strain to each square foot. In
the discretion Of the Bureau Of Licenses
existing places could be compelled to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-13
THE NEW ARSENAL.

The Municipal Art Commission de
serves the thanks Of the community. In
approving the acceptance OF Mr.. Frick'S
gift Of the Lenox Library building, 10
take the place Of the old Arsenal, it has
shown right conception Of the true In
terests of Central Park. There has been
some rather specious opposition TO the
plan. 1t Is easy to court popularity by
springing with nimble rhetorical -four
ishes to the defence Of the peoples rights,
regardless Of whether or not those rights
are really imperllled. The Tribune has
always been quick to fight encroach-
ments upon the integrity Of the park and
may be permitted, we hope, to take solid
satisfaction in having borne q leading
part in the successful campaign against
the efforts Of the National Academy of
Design to establish itself within the park
borders. Against such private or semi
private forays It's voice will always be
uplifted. But It heartily concurs with
the Art Commissions action an dlstln-
gushing the present application from
"other plans for park occupancy that
"have been suggested in recent years"
In this distinction lies the whole point Of
the question.
The Lenox Library building is one Of
the best Of the monumental structures
designed by the late Richard NJ Hunt,
an architect whose genius this country
has long delighted to honor. In substl-
tutlng it for the old Arsenal fine work
Of art is put in the place OF structure
having 10 artistic qualities whatsoever.
Internally it Will supply ample and con-
venlent space. for indispensable civic
purposes, and externally 1t will present a
simple, massive effect, entirely appro-
pirate to the site. OF its fitness, In
short, there can be no question. These
matters are Of high Importance. ANY
proposal to unload an inartlstic or prac-
tically inadequate building upon the city
would, Of course, have aroused legitimate
opposition. But the case, as we have
shown, is quite different, and, further
more, to confuse the purely public i'm
provement made possible by Mr.. Tricks
generosity with such plans as would
inure primarily to the benefit Of private
ownership is only to darken counsel. 1t
Is, In fact, about as intelligent as 1t
would be to protest against the making
Of new design for the Arsenal by some
distinguished architect-an affair that
in time might easily have developed.
The entrance of the Academy Of Design
into the park, unwarranted In itself,
would have opened the way for other
similar demands. Acceptance Of the
Lenox Library building establishes no
precedent save that of applying common
sense to the conservation Of our great
pleasure ground
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-13
THE FLAG.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: once more, amid the springlike
splendor OF summers early awakening,
June IA. immortal anniversary Of the adop-
ton of Old Glory by the Continental Con-
gress, dawns upon the nation over which
that banner reigns so majestically to-day,
Amid the freshness and fragrance Of low-
ers, the songs OF birds the whispers OF
breezes, the purlins Of brooks. the call OF
the wildwood, Old Glory celebrates It's l35th
birthday. From East to West, North to
South, ocean to ocean, shore TO shore, a
united people unite in reverence and re-
gard for this flag OF flags. King Sol rising
from his couch of night salutes our flag
and smiles warmly upon II from his throne
at noon. His last rays linger lovingly upon
this starry banner as he sinks again to
rest amid the glores OF the Western sky.
For 1876 years, In the dangers and disasters
OF war or the security and serenity OF
peace, over an unrecognized people few In
numbers or a worldwide empire-republio.
Old Glory has reigned in triumph, and will
reign triumphantly as our ship OF state
sails steadily onward upon the changeless
and boundess ocean OF time toward the
distant haven OF her destinies.
CHARLES MEYERS HOLMES.
Dover, N. H., June II. 1912
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-13
THE UNIT RULE.

! The decision of the national committee
| in the case Of the 4th California District
delegates raises an interesting question,
which seems certain to be submitted TO
the national convention for settlement.
That question is how far state law snail
supplant party law in the election OF
delegates. Previous conventions were
not confronted with this problem, since
only recently have the state legislatures
undertaken to regulate the election of
national delegates and to lay down rules
which they pronounce equally binding on
all party organizations.
The California delegates were chosen
under state law which provided that
the vote of the state-at-large should be
decisive both for delegates-at-large and
for district delegates. That was Writ
ual revival Of the unit rule, which gave
state convention the power to instruct
an entire state delegation. But the unit
rule was repudiated by the Republican
party IN 1876 and with the full and de-
cisive approval Of the party has had no
force since 1880 in Republican national
conventions. The present convention will
doubtless be called on to decide whether
or not it shall be reintroduced through
| the agency Of state legislatures asserting
their right to regulate local elections.
The national committees call for the
convention Of 1919 made a certain con-
cession TO the necessities OF Republicans
in states which had enacted direct pri-
mary legislation. IL provided that dele
gates and alternates, both from the
"state-at-large and from each Congress
"sional district, may be elected In con-
"formity with the laws of the state IN
(Which the election occurs, If the state
committee or any such Congressional
committee so direct" But the commit
tee added as q postscript: provided,
further, that in no state shall an cleo
"tion be so held as TO prevent the dele
gates from any Congressional district
land their alternates being selected by
"the Republican electors Of the district"
The California state authorities certi-
fed the election Of two delegates from
the 4th Congress District under the pro-
visions Of the state law, but two Taft
delegates, having a plurality vote in that
district, claimed seats on the ground that
the California law contravened their
rights under general party law. The
national committee sustained that claim,
and it will now become the province Of
the convention to render final judgment
Maryland's twelve district delegates
were also chosen in the California man
ner. No district elections were held, the
entire state delegation being named by
sort Of state electoral college. Under the
California ruling Maryland's twelve dis
trict delegates might apparently all be
barred from the convention. although &c
Is not probable that the national com
mittee will take such action, since no
claimants chosen by districts have ap-
peared and filed contests. The introduc-
ton of the state-superyiscd primary has
caused an unavoidable confusion I'm party
practice which ought TO be cleared up
before delegates to another national con-
vcntion are elected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-13
CHoIRMASTER TURNS FARMER
DR.. Voorhis to Leave Cathedral School
and Try Manitoba

The Rev. DR.. Ernest Voorhls, for tweiye
years at the head OF the Cathedral choir
school at the Cathedral OF st. John the
Divine. resigned yesterday and Will BUY a
fruit farm in Manitoba. His successor ~
DR.. Miles Farrow. the Cathedral chor-
master and organist, who came here from
Baltimore two years ago on the resisna-
ton Of Walter Henry and VIII superih-
tend the school when It enters Its ne"
$3.50, 900 building, which II Is said VIII oe
the finest Of it's kind In the world.
Canon Voorhis formerly was with TIN
ity Parish, and was called TO the Cathe-
dral by the late Bishop Potter. who OUT
lined what tho school should be. At the
closing exercises OF the school yesterday
when two boys were graduated. Bishop
Greer thanked the Canon for all he hao
accomplished. Canon Voorhis turns farm
err In pursuance Of long cherished Wish.
The new choir school. which is the sit'
of Mrs. ]. Jarrett Blodgett VIII MAKE
possible the boarding OF pupils TO tho
number of forty. and twenty-five DAY
scholars will be accommodated In addi-
ton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-13

IFS observance goes in this city. where
II was principally intended to be use
ful. Didn't any Of them know their
business, and draft their measure to
meet plain rules Of statutory construc'
ton? Or is the construction OF the
city's law department a meticulous ex'
cuse for not enforcing itf We have
heard that the law was an ass. If this
is TO be the impOtent conclusion of q
great popular movement to secure wise
and effective fire protection, there can
be no doubt about the assininity lurking
somewhere in the making or constituting
OF law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-13
IN WASHINGTON SOCIETY.
from The Tribune Bureau.

Washlngton, Juno 12.-Senator Root let'
here to-day for Chicago. Mrs. Root In the
near future viii 80 to her home at Clinton
N. y.
Representative and Mrs Charles Bennett
Smith will leave Washington on Sunday Tor
their home In Buffalo. Mr.. Smith will re-
turn 10 Washington ia a few days.
Rear Admiral Royal B. Bradford mas
gone TO Nezinscot Farm. his summer place
al Turner. Me. Mrs. Bradford and Miss
Rose Mary Bradford will Join him In
short time.
Mr.. and Mrs John Henry Purdy have
gone to New York after visit with DR..
Seward Webb at Shelburne. VI.
Mrs John Hay has gone TO the Fells'
Newbury, n. H., her place on Sunapee Lake.
and will have with her from time to time
her sons-in-law and daughters. Mr.. and
Mrs. Payne Whitney and Mr.. and Mrs.
James Wadsworth, IT, and their families.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Garrison McClintock and
Miss Katherine McClintock will go to their
place at Ridgefeld, Conn.,. in July for the
summer.
Mrs Richmond Pearson Hobson. wife OF
Representative Hobson, has gons TO New
York with her children to visit her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hull.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-13
UECOYN.

So il was not the voice of the people
protesting against the rule of officehold
ers and bosses which sent those Southern
contestants to Chicago! They were not
delegates at all, but Just plain decoy
ducks They were mere counterfelts
such as a gambler at a fair might flash tc
delude HOLSTERS and Buckeyes and Jer-
sey farmers into putting real money on
the table Their function was psychology
cal. Like bags Of nails ostentat1ously
carried into the vaults Of Shaky bank
they were intended TO promote confidence
and prevent panic. Now IT is all con
fessed. The Washington Times" owned
by Mr.. Frank Munsey, one Of the high
priests and fairy godfathers Of the spon-
taneOus movement of the plain people to
defeat Mr.. Taft, explains it all
For psychological effect, as a move IN
practical politics. it was necessary for
1.-THE Roosevelt people to start contests
con these early Taft selections, In order
that tabulation Of delegate strength
could be put out that would show
Roosevelt holding a good hand In the
game" 1t was all a "game"-pdce
Mr.. Roosevelt, who has sternly rebuked
President Taft for his levity and bad
taste in daring to speak of abiding by
the "rules of the game in campaign
involving a great moral issue. AS Mr..
Munsey's paper points out, a table show
ing Taft, $50; Roosevelt, 49, was not
calculated to inspire confidence and at
tract votes in conventions yet to be held
But Taft. 3d. Roosevelt, 10; contested,
1877" made much better showing. An
INSCRIPTIONS tenement house owner
sometimes finds the same trick useful, as
many q buyer has discovered who pur-
chased a building fully occupied, only to
find it empty as soon as rent day came
around. Mr. McHarg and his associates
realized that, for all the idealism Of their
movement in the cause Of true democ-
racy and the plain people, the plain peo-
pie were practical men," and if they
were to he aroused to full appreciation
Of the tyranny which oppressed them
they must be made to see at least sport
ing chance with the army Of deliverance.
So, as Mr.. Munsey's frank and veraclous
chronicle puts It:
That is the whole story of the larger
number OF Southern contests that were
started early in the game. II was never
expected that they would be taken very
seriously; they served a useful purpose,
and now the national committee is de-
Gliding them in favor Of Taft--in most
cases without real division.
II was a good game" Doubtless It
made Mr.. Perkins's and Mr.. Munsey's
money more effective in organizing cam
paignS In states which afterward chose
delegates Like a china egg put in a nest
to fool the hen into laying real eggs, ''it
served a useful purpose" But now that
the deception is avowed and explained,
isn't It about time for Mr.. Roosevelt to
moderate the expression of his moral in
dignation because the china eggs haven't
been allowed to hatch out?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-13
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
[From The TrIh,,re Bureau.1

lrIoih Inc Tribune Burcau'J
Washington. June 12-The President
dinner for Sehor Herrarte, Minister OF
Foreign Affairs Of Guatemala, was served
on the west terrace just without the state
dining rooms this evening. Blooming plants
vines and foliage mingled with the lights
and pink roses Of the table decoration en-
HANGED the beauty of the scene. The Ma
rine Band played, and after the dinner the
President and his guests went to the east
terrace, where they took their coffee ana
smoked. Those present besides the guest
of honor were the Minister of Guatemala
the Secretary OF State, Senator'S Cullom'
McCumber, Dillingham;. Sutherland and w.
A. Smith, Representatives Sulzer, lhnthl-
cum and Townsend, Rear Admirals Charles
F. Vreeland and Frank +. Beatty. Briga-
der Generals Albert L. Mills and Enoch II.
Crowder, r. S. Reynolds Hit. Roberto
Loenthal, William r. s. Doyle and Major
Thomas l.. Rhoades.
Mrs. Taft assisted the President In receiv-
ing the guests before the dinner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-13
BOILING OFT.

Congress seems to have elected TO 20
through another boiling out. 1t will
spend July and possibly August in sun
swept Washington, where eggs fry on
the asphalt and the siroccos blow dis
comfort from one weary midnight to an
other. The Senate has just decided to
suspend business until after the Balti-
more convention, and the House will
probably follow suit, Even should the
latter body remain at work it could
hardly hasten adjournment, since the un-
precedented amount Of new legislation
fastened upon the appropriation bills by
the lower branch is the real bar to prog
ress, and after the Senate has disap-
proved of that legislation the real fight
on 1t will come in conference committee.
The Senate has agreed to House de-
mands in the army appropriation and the
legislative, executive and judicial appro-
priation bills which are highly objection
able to the administration. Should the
President veto either or both of those
measures it would take three weeks or a
month TO repass them IN a shape to meet
his objections.
Congress IS therefore In for another
penitential experience with Washing
toms famous summer climate. Nobody
will be sorry for it, since it has played
petty politics so long, done so little good
and made so ample a record of mischiev-
Gus legislative experiments that it fully
deserves all the boiling out which Di-
rector Moore can prescribe. Let us also
hope that Senator Hepburn and the
other early risers in the two houses will
insist upon daybreak to twilight ses-
sfOnc fbrOt1o rhonf I,1Ix, e,J
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-13
THE NO-TIP CAMPAIGN
And How the Commercial Travellers
View the Walters Strike.
|, the Editor OF The Tribune

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: We sympathlze with the walters IN
their fight to secure wages and recognition
as men, for they are making contest for
an inherent American principle, that Of pay
for services.
The proprietors of hotels and restaurants
from selfish motives solely prefer tho con-
tinuance OF the graft enforcing and tip
giving system, and have no objection to eX-
posing their patrons to this lntoleraole
nuisance because Of parsimonlous policy.
The hotel man and restaurateur are
shortsighted I'm neglectlng to heed the sem
timent Of the American public against tip
ping, for probably not per cent OF their
patrons favor the payment OF premiums
upon stated contract prices for incidental
services. The exceptions to those protesting
against the tipping nuisance can be safely
classified as either fools or snobs.
The American travellers and the patrons
OF eating houses are not willing victims OF
the hold-up method OF collecting pay for
servants, and the hotel and restaurant pro-
prietors are directly responsible for It's con-
tinuance, through their dissemination 10
adopt an American standard Of business
procedure, by paying adequate wages to
their help
We were requested about two months ago
by organizers OF the walters union to with
hold our promised method OF reprisai
against hotels with the tipping system 70
enable the walters, as they termed 1t, 10
work out their own salvation. we have
no intention Of abandoning our efforts 10
assist IN Graduating q public evil and one
especially repugnsnt to commercial trav-
oilers and expensive for their employers
even II the present strike of the walters
results In failure.
II ever a strike deserved the sympathy
and patience OF tho public and insncial
support of the labor unions. It is that or
the walters for wages-for a decent salary
to he paid by those directly benefited
through their services.
p s. DOVE.
President Commercial Travellers National
League.
New York. June II. 1912.
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baseball game last Saturday! Inc he"s
| in connection with this latest demon
stration consists In the fact tnaC nolnins
CHANGED to 90 wrong. More persons
could get away at sight OF failing a'i-
ator if they were standing on a fair
ground than II they were seated at d pail
game. There is no need, the late WliDur
Wright was always ready to reiterate'
for anv aviator to fly over grandstanus.
TO fv over a field of upturned spear
| heads would do the science or AVIATION
as much good. Personal advertisement
reputation for daring and larger OF
fers by county fair managers are the IN
huences at work in the aviator's nina
at such times.
The Aero Club of America has passed
| resolution forbidding aviators TO hy
over grandstands. Last fall, just before
that action was taken, during the Prince
ton Harvard football game, an aeroplane
belonging to Mr.. Robert j. Collier, presi-
dent of the Aero Club Of America, ana
CARRYING a photographer, flew over the
grandstand, and Mr.. Collier soon after
ward published picture which his en-
ploye had made on that flight. Since that
time there have been numerous examples
Of unwarranted disobedience by various
| licensed flyers Of that organization Con-
necticut has passed a law protesting to
regulate aviation within its borders, but
it apparently fails in its objects and Is
evidently lightly viewed by the Aero
Club of Connecticut, which fathered it
At any rate, Nelson, one Of hundreds of
uncertified pilots flying daily, recently
scared over one Of the cities OF that
state, and no action was taken. It is
suggested by "Aeronautics" that inter
state air travel is sure to increase and
that federal legislation Is needed
At all events protection Is demanded.
The requirements are more stringent
abroad than in this country. The chance
Of liner hitting an iceberg is no greater
than that Of an aeroplane falling into
grandstand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-13
SOCIAL NOTES FROM NEWPORT.

by Telegraph to The TribuneI
Newport, June 12-Death in two years
has removed from the membership OF tho
Clambake Club nine members, including
Colonel John Jacob Aston, George D. Wide
ner and William c. Dulles, victims OF the
Titanic disaster. The board of governors
will take action on the election Of new
members at a meeting next month.
Mrs John r.. Drexel is slightly Ill at her
summer home.
er this evening.
At the Casino to-day were William p.
Burden, Miss Georgana G. King and, NJ. A.
Van Beuren.
Mr.. and Mrs Frederick Rhnelsnder, OF
New York. have arrived for a stay Of six
weeks.
Mrs. John r. Livermore is to spend a por-
ton of the late season here on her return
from abroad.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Murray are to ar.
rive on June 20. Mr.. and Mrs. John Neils
son and Mrs. w. S. Nelson will arrive from
New York on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs r. Livingston Beeckman
are to open their season here on Mr.. Beck
mans return from the Republican National
Convention.
W. Hude Nelson has gone to New York
on account OF the death Of his father.
p. B. Daingerfeld, of Baltimore, will
spend portion OF the season here.
Miss Annie Lyman arrived from Boston
to-day for the summer.
The Misses Ida and Ellen Mason will ar
rive from Boston In few days.
Captain and Mrs. William McCarty Little
will 60 abroad late in the month and spend
the summer In Italy. Miss Little will be
a guest of her sister, Mrs. Reginald Nor
man.
Mrs. Bradford Norman and Mrs. William
r. Hunter are going abroad late in June.
Miss Edith Hunter will spend the summer
at Holderness, n. II.
Mr.. and Mrs Stuyvesant Fish are to ar
rive at Crossways about June 2 Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Parsons have delayed their
arrival from Tuxedo for about two weeks.
Mrs. Hermann Oe lrichs, Mrs. Thomas
Hitchcock, Mrs. Frederick NJ Davies and
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Norman de r. Whites
house, Of New York, and the Rev. and
Mrs. Arthur Rogers and family. Of Ches-
ter. Penn, were among the evenings ar
rivals.
Miss Fanny l.. Johnson, OF New York. Is
the guest Of her sister Mrs. Henry A C.
Taylor. Miss Johnson may take cot.
tage for the season.
Colonel Howard A. Stevenson, Of Ger.
mantown. arrived to-day at Hawthorne
villa Mrs. William @. Weld arrived from
Lenox and Mrs George B. satterlee cams
from New York to-day
Mr.. and Mrs. James Griswold Wenta
have returned to New York for two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Robinson, Of New
York. and Messrs. A c. Lombard and r.
r. Virgins. Of Boston. are guests at the
New Cliffs.
Edward Won Riedl Riedenstein. Of Ger.
many, is at he La Fargo cottage.