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New-York tribune., 1912-01-31
THE GENERAL VIEW OF THE SHER'
NAN ACT.

NAV ACT.
Probably the answers 10 the National
Civic Federation's questions furnish
fair index as to public opinion concern
ing the Sherman law. Out Of the sixteen
thousand persons, representing various
elements of society, who replied, only 20
ner cent want the law repealed. Eighty
four per cent, however, think that the
law is not clear and there is general
desire to have it amended 10 make It,
as the Federations analysis of the COM
munications summarizes their language,
$50 that business men can understand
it," This is natural attitude. Even
those who drew up the Sherman act
probablv did not make 1t as clear as they
would have liked to have II. EX-Sen-
ator Edmunds In his recent article said
that they made it as definite as they
found it feasible to make It and left 1t TO
be interpreted by the courts, In accord
ance with previous decisions on the sub
ject and in conformity with their prac-
tices of Interpretation.
III is easy 10 NTllS, dS llt IuuuSduuo
Of correspondents have written TO the
Civic Federation. that the Sherman act
ought to be made clear. But the diff
Guilty is in making It clear without weak
ening its effectiveness. II was not the
business of the Federation's correspond
ents to tell how the Sherman act was
to be improved. but those who have made
1t their business to do so have had TO
content themselves with generalities or
with suggestions that would merely sub
stitute new difficulties of Interpretation
for the present ones and which would
throw away all that has been gained i'll
the way of construction through the de-
cisions on the present law. 1t is this
failure TO bring forward practicable
amendments of the law which would ac-
complish what almost every one thinks
it desirable to have accomplished that
makes the public incline to the view eX-
pressed by Mr.. Samuel Rea, vice-presi-
dent of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany. In his reply 70 the Civic Fedora
ton: ~ believe the Sherman law, as
nov interpreted, is not yet clear, hut
under court Interpretation will become
workable"
New-York tribune., 1912-01-31

tiyate graft" in connection with the ex-
nenditure OF so vast a sum OF puoilc
money. But thus far they have not Deen
so successful as gravely to compromise
the integrity Of the work.
We may thus cheerfully look Tor tne
speedy and successful completion or an
undertaking which simply as an engi-
neering achievement will rank among
the greatest in the world, and when In
its relation to the physical welfare or
this city is unsurpassed. When 1t Is
done, few years hence, New York and
the neighboring communities at the
north, all the way up TO the scene OF
Yesterdays achievement, will have Il
water supply of excellent quality and so
plenteous as TO make even the most pro-
tracted drouths negligible. In short, In
an indispensable requirement Of comfort,
health and safety the American metrop-
oils will be as well equipped as any city
in the world.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-31

most attainable fitness Of whatever
means of conflict are at the belligerents
disposal. It is a reassuring reflection
therefore, that while we have also en-
Gagged in the building Of Dreadnoughts
our navy may be believed 10 have main
tanned unimpaired the discipline ana
eouipment which made in former years
its use of lesser means so formidable ana
triumphant.
It may be, as Lord Charles Beresrord
holds, that the super-Dreadnoughts are
still experiments, the worth of which mas
not been demonstrated, but at least it Is
possible for us to do our utmost TO make
the experiment successful. The voyage
of our great fleet around the world was
I'm its demonstration of efficient equip
ment and discipline. magnified redupli-
cation Of the solitary but epochal voyage
of the Oregon years before, and the most
satisfying guarantee Of the practical
worth Of our naval establishment would
be given in continued demonstration OF
such efficiency and Of the complete and
well proportioned equipment of every de-
partment Of the service.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-31
CHINESE FAMINE COMMITTEE
Bishop Greer Chairman. and Jacob H.
Schiff, Treasurer of Organization.


A China famine relief committee. TO work
I'm conjunction with the American Red
Cross in soliciting funds for the three
million destitute dwellers in the stricken
was organized yesterday In the banking
rooms of Jacob II. Schift, at No. g William
street.
They found a check for 81. Geo from Cleve-
land II. Dodge awaiting them as an initial
subscription. Bishop Greer presided at the
meeting which was attended by Oscar S.
straus. Jacob H. schlfG. Z. e. olcott. Will
lam Fellowes Morgan. J. {. White. John
W. Wood. Colonel r. w Halford. William
B. Millar, Mrs. W. K. Draper Mrs. j. r.
Cameron and Robert w De Forest
The urgency OF tho need for funds was
dwelt upon by the representatives of the
New York Chapter oS the Red Cross, Mrs.
Draper and Mrs. Cameron, who said their
advices were TO the effect that the present
famine. which exbsnds over an area of
thirty thousand square miles. is by far the
most distressing known In forty years in
China.
A general committee Of seveuty-five was
named, with tnN hlSht heN' bNNlu H.
Greer chairman; Whitelaw Reid, Joseph
II. Choate, John u. Crimmins. Seth Low
Oscar $. Straus Nicholas Murray Butler,
Robert w. De Forest and Robert G. Ogden,
vice-chairmen jacob II. Schin, treasurer;
william B. Millar, secretary, and an execu-
tive committee consisting OF E. r. olcott.
James Speyer. Eugene Philbin, l.. II. Sew
erance, James q. Cannon. William Fellowes
Morgan, Colonel f. w. Halford, ]. e. Will
Jams. ]. Camptsl White and John II. Fin
ley
subscriptions may be sent to Jacob Fl.
schlff No. l Madison avenue, New York.
who will act ass treasurer for the committee
In addition to, serving in the same capacity
for the New York State board of the Amer"
lean Red Gross.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-31
TIE LEsLIEs IN IRELAND
r of The Tribune.

To tho Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir; Apropos "F the article In yester-
DAYS Tribune on the Leslie family from
the pen Of the Marquise dc Fontenoy' may
Offer one or two observations which VIII
probably increase the interest Of the article
10 some of your readers?
The son of the former Miss Jerome, Shane
Leslie, Is now prosecuting All active cam
palgn I'm this country in the interests OF the
Gaelic League. Hc IL the first member of
the family since the days of Charles Powell
Leslie. tho Irish parliamentarian, to cast his
.ndeayors I'm the scale of irish national as
piration.
The book referred 10 IN the fourth para
praph IS The Rise and Fall of the Irish
Nation" by Sir John harrington. which has
always been an exceedingly popular work
with the Irish people both In ireland ana
abroad The language Of the Marquise
would seem to indicate that the book enjoys
only a very limited circulation at present,
which IS hardly the case, in view OF tho
avIdity with which every published shred OF
Irish historical matter Is pcrused and
studied by tho present generation or the
Gael In Ireland
The Glasslough G.esles have been consist
cnt Irnionsts since 1901 in fact only last
year their demesne was the trystng place
for thousands Of the local orangemen, who
there came together TO voice their uncom-
promising opposition to Home Rule In any
shape or form. 1t Is hardly correct, there
fore. to ascribe Nationalist honors TO Sir
John and his family throughout Ireland and
discount their popularity in Ulster. as facts
show the circumstances to be exactly re-
versed i. MACLENNAN'
New York, Jan. "a, 1912.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-31

zled front and still demand Governor
wilson's attainder and political eXecu-
ton for Ingratitude"!
Concord reigns once more OF at ie"sC
truce has been proclaimed between
Trenton and Franklin Square. But the
great issue whether Colonel Watterson
was or was not authorized to collect con,
tributions TO the Wilson campaign fund
and whether he did or did not actually
make collections remains unsettled. Let
us hope that out of the wilds of Florida
will come some documentary evidence
clearing up that hold-over mystery.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-31
NEW YORK FROM THE SUBURBS

Citizens Of New York have started put,
boycott, but IN to date nobody mas
h,nted a boycott on champsgns. The heo
stiles Of life are not to be trined witn--~
waukee Sentinel.
New York discrcetly refrains from o'o',.'
strongly for conventions until Il can se' us. -,
sit facilities Sufficient to take care or "' vs.
crowds Washington Star.
New York depIores the high cost OF
cahs, which in that city is only iess ''',.s -.
than the high cost Of broiled Holsters s'--N'n'
csgo Daily News
Israel ZanswiIrs grief at tbs supp'ss i,
Of hi, new play by the English censor
doubt modified by a due appreciauon Oh :,
advertisement that win give its proouco0' =
New York-Boston Globe.
Dr. Anna Howard Shaw says S.r n,
city Is the worst place to i've
shaw ever tried living In Webb Guy W.,
Ma ON. ,s competent TO speak IN tne m
uutn h. has lived in webb citys-
capital
New-York tribune., 1912-01-31
THE CATSKJLL WATERWORKS

THE CATSKILL WATERWORKS.
The opening Of the water tunnel under
the Hudson River at Storm King Is a
welcome reminder Of the rapid, econom.
ical and efficient progress which is being
made with one of the greatest engineer
ing undertakings in the world. Few
other great works, though Of much less
magnitude and importance, have been
accomplished with so little boasting and
advertisement, though few have been the
objects Of so much opposition and mis-
representation. The very part of 1t
which is now under consideration was
again and again declared to be impos-
sible and to have been abandoned in de-
spair, while all the time the engineers
were cutting their way through primeval
granite thousand feet below the sur
face Of the river at a rate Of speed prob
ably never before approxlmated in sim
liar work.
The fact Is that the enterprise of
bringing an ample water supply from
the Catskills TO New York Is proceeding
ahead of the schedule in point Of time
and probably well within the estimates
in point of cost. The tunnel which was
opened yesterday is to be completed four
teen months hence. but there is reason
for expecting that 1t will be done within
this year. and other parts of the work
are similarly advanced. And where
there has been delay or extravagant
cost the responsibility has rested with
Others than those who are directly
charged with the undertaking. 1t is not
surprising that efforts have been made
to secure political advantage and to cul.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-31
THE DICKENS FUND.
Editor of The Tribune

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Lovers of Charles Dickens IN Amer
lean who desire to show their gratitude for
the unbounded pleasure and benefits which
they have derived from his works are re-
minded that only one week Is to elapse be-
fore the celebration OF the centenary OF his
birth, on February Z. and II Americans who
have hitherto paid nothing whatever for all
the Joys they have received from him are
ready to pay a small portion Of that debt
they should send their subscriptions with
out delay TO Clarence H. Maekay. treasurer
OF the fund, No 253 Broadway. New York.
for the relief of five granddaughters of
Dickens, all of whom are in delicate health
and In sore need JOSEPH n. CHOATE.
Honorary chairman Of tho American Dick
ems Fund.
New York. Jan. 30. 1914.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-31
EvAoINo THE QUESTION.

To tho Editor Of Tho Tribune.
Sir: Although I am not a socialist ! can
not forboar taking up III" Cudgels' I'm be-
half OF the author Of your article on SO
clalism. printed on January II. a. against
Professor Pallen's attempt last Sunday 10
'Iaugh him out OF court" Ridcule Is not
argument. and such works as Karl Marx s
Capital cannot bo put aside by the flip
pant method that runs through tho some
what lengthy dlatrIbe OF the professor. His
hypothetical "tu trouscrs' proof @ that
neither labor nor capital creates value is
too ridiculous for serious consideration and
beneath the dignity ~ one who presumeS
10 discuss great economic questions through
tho public press.
II the spectre of socialism which no."
looms 30 largo all over the world is 10
be put down, II II Is a menace to the vel
fare Of mankind and threatens the stability
Of the social structure, We must meet the
danger with moro serious and convincing
argument than is contained I'm Professor
Pallen's miscalled reply" 10 Mt Nc
Nahon's article. therefore hope that you
will keen your columns open for further
and more serious discussion OF tho negative
side OF Socialism vs.. Capitalism
That We have reached a stage In our In
dustrial development and It's attendant ac-
cumulations Of capital C'surplus value II
YOU plcase) far beyond our home needs haa
only 10 be stated to be admitted by all fair
minded persons. For no other reason do
we clamor for open doors In foreign
landa. while our financiers scramble for a
share of the Chinaman's pound Of flesh.
The workers who have helped create all
this surplus Of goods and capital must be
better housed, fed and clothed and have
something laid by for tho proverbial rainy
day" before they can be either soothed ~
sllerced by tocular attempts 10 evade the
questions they are asking.
n. q. PAbFN.
Highland. y. ". Jan. 20, 1912.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-31
MORE EXPLANATIONS ~ ORDER

MORE EXPLANATIONS ~ ORDER.
The Harvey Wilson correspondence
made public yesterday throws a curious
light upon certain information purport-
ing to have been communicated TO the
newspapers on recent dates by Governor
Wilson. The break between the Gov
ernor and Colonel Harvey occurred on
December Z, 1911, but little gossip con-
cerning it crept into circulation until
after January 1 last. On January D,
two weeks after Governor Wilson had
written his first salving letter to Colonel
Harvey, the following Associated Press
dispatch was sent out from Trenton;
Trenton, n. J.. Ian. 5.-Governor
Woodrow Wilson OF New Jersey, In an
authorized interview to-day, said that
so far as his information went the specu-
Iatious contained I'm the newspaper dis
patches that a breach had come between
Colonel Harvey of New York and him.
self We're entirely without foundation
MY attention" he said, has, Of course.
"been drawn 10 the fact that tho last
"two numbers of 'Harpers Weekly have
made no mention of my name but this
certainly is not due to any breach of
"anv kind between Colonel Harvey and
"mVself. Colonel Harvey runs the
"Weekly' entirely on his own judg-
"ment."
On January the following appeared
in The New York sun" under Trcn-
ton date line:
When Informed by sun" corre-
spondent that IL had been definitely re-
ported that at a recent meeting he had
said i'm the presence OF Colonel Harvey
that the advocacy of "Harper's Weekly
at this time was damaging to his Presi-
Dental aspirations the Governor specih-
cally denied the truth Of the report.
when / said that there had been no
"breach between Coloney Harvey and
myself | meant II literally" he added.
"There is no foundation whatever for
"the story. as 7 never made any su,h
remark as that which you say has been
attributed to me" The Governor also
said that he failed to recall tho occasion
which could have given rise 10 such an
impression.
on January 81, after the Harvey-WIi-
son correspondence had been concluded,
"Thc New York Herald published the
following account of an interview with
Governor Wilson in this city:
81 have had no correspondence with
Colonel Harvey since that which was
"madc public In connection with 'Har-
"rer's Wcckly's' presentation Of my
name as a Presidential candidate" he
!Governor Wilsonl said II have not
written 10 Colonel Harvey since then
"and he has not written 10 me-
After studying the correspondence
published yesterday ono can only come
to the conclusion that Governor Wilson
allowed some very queer facts to get
into the newspapers as coming from
him. VIII he now rise again 20 the oc-
casion and write 4 couple Of hand
some" letters Of explanation to a much
perpleXed public
New-York tribune., 1912-01-31
THE RECALL OF JUDGES
Mr.. Taft's Opposition to 1t Model of
Sound Common Sense Saws Writer.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The speech Of President Taft at the
Ohio Society dinner on Saturday night was,
in my humble opinion. model of sound
common sense-a virtue, II would appear.
not inseparabie from progressiveness
While. as the President said. the need for
JUdges-for men whose training fits them
under complex conditions TO determine what
abstract justice and Righteousness ls-exists,
the need for their independence is equally
pronounced. To make the periods at which
the formality Of their reelection shall be
observed short ones may be wise. but TO
attempt to nullify their usefulness and de-
New-York tribune., 1912-01-31
NEW PATRONAGE rs LEGAL
Court of Appeals Upholds Exemption
of Thirteen S1,700 Jobs.

Albany, Ian. So.-The Court of Appeals
to-day upteld the action of the Democratic
State Civil Service Commission in ordering
transferred, from the competitive 10 the ex-
empt classification the place OF examiner
Of transfers of stock In the State Con-
troller's oaice. There are thirteen Of these
places. eas,h paying an annual salary OF
$1.700.
the comnlission also ordered transferred
from tho competitive TO the exempt schedule
twenty-teso transfer tax appraisers. who
receive ssalaries ranging from $1,000 to s4,-
900 ytsar and eight court and trust fund
examireis. who receive from IS to ~ a
day.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-31
AFTFR TIRE LIGHTED NI7rH
THPO1VER

JHRD WLh.
In sending up and down Broadway g
fire engine covered with huge signs
warning people that the law against
throwing down lighted matches. ciga-
rettes and cigars in places where they
may cause fires is 10 be enforced Fire
Commissioner Johnson is resorting 10
publicity Of sort in which nc special
lied before taking Office Whether IL
will have more than momentary beno-
fetal effect may be doubted, but If the
Fire Commissioner actually does enforce
the law he will produce some mitigation
of this dangerous nuisance. A few ar
rests now and then have been enough
greatly to reduce the amount of splitting
on sidewalks and the floors Of public
vehicles. IL will not be necessary TO ar.
rest all persons who are careless with
lighted matches and tobacco Sufficiently
frequent arrests to warn all careless
smokers that their own apprehension Is
possible will suffice. And with the force
Of the Fire Prevention Bureau at his
disposal the Fire Commissioner should
be able 10 make the words on his pa-
carded engine more than an empty
threat.
The Fire Prevention Bureau, when it
is in full operation, might strengthen its
campaign against the carelessly thrown
match or cigarette by undertaking the
enforcement of rules against smoking in
factories and other places Of employ
ment containing in1ammable material,
which now depend for enforcement sole
ly upon the care and strictness Of en-
ployes. The public is interested in see
ing that this elementary requirement OF
safety Is Obeyed.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-31
J. J. M'NAMARA NOT A SOCIALIST

To tho Editor Of Tho Tribune.
SIR: In his article entitled Socialism
Masauerading in the Garb Of Science Is
Menace" Condo Il. Pallen says he does not
know whether the McNamaras. OF dyna'
mite fame. were socialists or not. Kindly
allow me through your paper 20 inform him
that J. J. Mcnamara was not a socialist
but be was a Democrat and Catholic, ana
belonged 20 tho Militia of Christ an or
ganization formed 10 fight socialism.
passaic. y. T.. Jan. -, 1919 READER.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-31
REJECTS PANAMA HEADSHIp
Second Vice-President Refuses to Take
Provisional Presidency. v

Panama, Jan. SO.-Federico Boyd to-day
refused the request OF the Supreme Court
TO take charge Of the Presidency, which
pr. Pablo Arosemens has announced he
will leave on February . Sefor Boyd, who
Is Second Vice-President gives the poor
state OF his health as an excuse for his
refusal TO accept the Office. II is believed
however. that the real reason for HIS se-
tion is his intention TO enter the field as
candidate.
The Third Vice President, Rodolfo Char
has now been called to take up the pro
vslonal Presidency He is manager OF the
National Bank and is a prominent young
Liberal. He has many friends In both
parties
New-York tribune., 1912-01-31

sire 10 give the people the best ana hishes'
within them is not only wasteful ana hon-
progressive, but reactionary.
The whole agitation anent the referendum
and recall but emphasizes the need Io'
more definite, uniform and just principles
of government, 50 plain and straightfor.
ward that under them the need for recall
In any department of government wouiu
imply an ignoring of the tenets OF right
eousness so fragrant that no penalty couid
be too severe. W. II. ROYSTONE.
New York Inn 22 1919
New-York tribune., 1912-01-31
KEReNs SIGNS COPYRIGHT PACT.

Budapest. Jan. So--The copyright rear
between Hungary and the United states
was signed here to-day by Ricnaru y
Kerens. Ambassador OF the United Sta'e'
TO Austria Hungary: DR.. G. Toery' sta"
Secretary in the Hungarian Department, 40 %
Justice. and Count Paul Esterha2y' OF ar .nT
Austria Hungary Foreign Ministry: a.sn' a
the signing OF tho treaty the plenIPUsssnt
tiaries were the guests OF the soNe'n''''
n l1nrhAOU.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-31
People and Social Incidents

and dance tonight for Miss Gwendo,v,
High. Of Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Reid Rogers h.y.
among their house guests for the l.,..
cotillon they Will give tomorrow nIys,
Miss Betty Carson. daughter of Mr. an,
Mrs. William Moore Carson, Of New Vol
and Miss Dorothy PAYNE. OF Raltinnra :
New-York tribune., 1912-01-31
NetuTnrk Gribn1se.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 81, 1912.

This newspaper Is otoned and p"o'
Iished by The Tribune Association q
Nc,e York corporation; office ana prin-
cipol piace Of business, Tribune Bu'id-
,.o No. 1874 Nassau street, Neto for6;
o0den N. Reid, president; Conde Hdm-
I'm. secretary: jones II. Barrett, treas
urer The address Of the officers IS fHe
Office of this netcSpdper.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-31
WHAT DOES THE CITY WANT'

WHAT DOES THE CiIf WhNA'
The latest indications are that the
most recent subway negotiations are
going 10 end in failure. Controller Prem
dergast says Of the lnterDoroush pro
nosal: "That is not what the CITY
wants" But what does the city want
The proposal, if its terms are correcty
described in the press, is precisely What
has hean expected for some time, ana
it has been represented as satisfactory
TO the city officials. But now that 1t IS
made informally" the public is sud-
denly told that it is not what the city
wants. Why is it not what the city
wants? Wherein does 1t disappoint eX-
pectations: ,
What does the city want? The puolc
impression is that the city does not
know what it wants. 1t formally and
with much solemnity declared its terms
last summer. and when they were re-
iected the committee which drew them
up turned about and reported in favor
of others totally dissimilar. These were
rejected largely because Of the opposl-
ton Of the Mayor, who declared against
a preferential payment as illegal, mon
strous and a few other things; yet he
talks of a previous offer Of the INTERIOR
ough company as if it would have been
the height Of wisdom for the city to
accept it, although it. too, called for a
preferential payment. Meanwhile the
plan which the Board Of Estimate and
Apportionment, including the Mayor
voted on favorably is not being carried
out entirely because of obstacles raised
by the Mayor. What does the city
want? If Mr.. Prendergast knows he
must be almost unique among the city
officials by reason of possessing that
New-York tribune., 1912-01-31
SOCIAL NOTES FROM NEWPORT
rBy Telegraph to The Tribune.


Newport, Jan. 50.-Mrs. Edward J. Eer-
wind is . guest al tho 2Iuencninger King.
Mrs. Elisha Dyer has returned to New
York after q visit here. rI
Miss Margaretta SIegfried is the guest Of
Miss Abbie Morrison, in New York.
Mrs. Emile Brugiere and her son, Louis
s Brugiere, close their stay here on Mon
day. They sail for Europe from New York
on February r.