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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-30
ATTACHING THE COAL HOLD-rP.

II the Merchants Association will
move with the same vigor against the
coal combination that It has shown In
its action against other eXtortionate
public service corporations It IS likely
to meet with success. The power -
nut I'D the price If coal for the pur-
pose Of making possible further and
larger "melon cuttings" rests upon indo-
feasible conditions. The high freight
rates on coal are uniustiiiahlc. They are
used. together with the system OF n
virtual rebate 10 independents who sell
their coal 10 the coal companies con
trollcd by the railroads or by tho same
interests that control the railroads. 70
build up the most complete monopoly
that exists In any commodity Me
decision Of the Interstate Commerce
Commission which showed that within
Il decade one Of the coal roads had In
creased its control Of the coal in its
field from a. 10 % per cent OF the
product Of the mines. In the great
prosecutions under the Sherman act the
government is seldom able 10 show Il
monopoly OF more than GO or 20 per
cent
The key to the situation is obvious
and simple The freight rates on an
thracite coal must he reduced so as to
correspond with the freight rates on
other similar commodities. The c0nces-
sion made to Independents who sell
their coal TO the railroad coal com
panics is proof enough that the freight
rates are too high. so are the enormous
profits from shipping coal If the Mcr.
chants Association proceeds energetical.
fair rates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-30
THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS.
From The Tribune Bureau.


Washington, May 2s.-The Brazilian Am
ba ssador entertained a dinner party to-
night and afterward took his guests TO the
Columbia Theatre. where they occupied
boxes for the performance Of wild Fire.
The Italian Ambassador and Marchioness
Cusani entertained a. luncheon to-day the
italian delegates TO the Congress OF Navl-
CATION, which has been in session In Phila-
delpha. In the party were 1gnazo lnglese,
Commander Gulivi, Baron Zarbonelli'
Commander e. Valentino, Commander Bru-
nelIi. Chevalier G. Nigiaridi, Commander
Solar. Chevalier L. Viondi. Chevalier
Grava, Engineer Castiglioni. Engineer p.
Sontana, Chevaier Nallegrl, Giuseppe Cata-
lani counsellor, and Augusta Rosso, at
tache OF the Italian Embassy.
The German second secretary ana MIS-
KienIin and their three children went 10
New York to-day. Mrs Keinlin and the
children will sail tomorrow for Germany,
where they will spend the summer and
early fall Mr. Kienlin will go to Germany
the last Of June to remain three months
Commander Boy-Ed. German naval at
tache. has returned TO Washington from
PHILADELPHIA. where he attended the Navl-
cation Congress.
Masanao Hanihara, first secretary OF the
Japanese Embassy. who has just been
promoted to an important post IN the
japanese Foreign once, called 10 say good
nv to the Secretary OF State to-day. MY.
Hsnihara has been connected with the en-
bassy in washington since 1901. having
served as third. second and first secretary
and in the absence OF the ambassador as
CHARGE d'affaires.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-30
4 MISTAKEN CENSORSHIP.

He was bold, venturesome man
| whoever he may have been. who pro-
| mulgated the order seeking TO regulate
the manner of dress of the young women
employees of the Western Union Tee
graph Company. But surely he was fl
no degree rashcr than the distinguished
masculine editor Of Il distinguished Jour
nal for women who dismissed number
OF girls employed in the establishment
for dancing the turkey trot In their noon
hour. Behind each Of these acts lay al
attempt TO enforce an individual stand
ard Of conduct or morals on the rest of
the community. And the way Of the
censor Of morals, official or unofficial Is
hard.
In these instances it is even harder
because these regulations deal with
women. yet are framed by men. But the
problem. though hard, is easy. That is
easy If attacked in the spirit OF the sage
who sang
If had a donkey and he wouldn't go
DO you think I'd Wallop him? o, no, no
Moral suasion, not compulsion, should
be employed Sumptuary laws and "bluc
laws" were the efforts Of the elder
statesmen TO legislate standards Of con-
duct and morality into the youth of the
land. They survive in name only. The
name, in this day Of grace, is merely n
symbol Of unenlightepment and of nm
impertinent atter1i.t 20 mind the other
fellows business for him. Therein lies
Il lesson for the corporation censor If
conduct and the journalistic censor of
morality. Instead Of trying to enforce
morality Ivy legislation they should begin
"a campaign of education. If Dutch col
lars and elbow sleeves and the turkey
trot offend. let them show conclusively
the superior attractions of high necks'
and long sleeves aud the stately graCes
Of the minuet.
, This Is an era of personal Ebnrty, and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-30

legitimate, as was their demand for its
repeal, even though their discretion may
he called into question. The action of
the blacks in rebeling against the con
stitutional government to secure the re
peal Of the law must be condemned.
With those matters. excepting the last.
the United States has nothing at present
TO do. The distribution of political pat
ronage and the organization and recogni-
ton of political parties In Cuba do not
concern us. What we are interested In
is the maintenance Of order and of an
efficient constitutional government in
that country. II would be for their
maintenance that the United States
would intervene in Cuban affairs, if I'M
happily It were compelled to intervene.
which we do not expect. But ii is legiti-
mate TO express regret at the present
manifestations Of racial antagOnism in
Cuba and q sincere hope that in some
way those Ominous symptoms will be
abatcd before they are aggravated into a
catastrophe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-30
THE CAUSE OF CUBAS TROUBLE.

THE CAUSE or CUBAS IROC BLE.
The explanation which Is now given of
the cause Of the insurrectiOn i'll Cuba
supports the fears which we expressed a
few days ago, that there was arising in
that island an ominOuS inter-racial an
tagonism. 1t is idle for General Estenoz
TO protest that the movement is not a
racial one, when his own statement of
its origin shows it to be purely racial.
There may, Of course, be difference of
opinion as to which Of the two races is
the more responsible for It, That it is
an uprising Of the blacks against the
whites is undeniable.
The story is, briefly, as follows: In
the revolution which eliminated in 1898
the two races were equally concerned.
The blacks did splendid work, as the
names Of Maceo and others remind us,
and they were treated as the political
EQUALS Of the whites. But in recent
years the whites have shown what the
blacks regard as a disposition to dis
eliminate against them and to refuse
them proportionate share Of public Of
fees and patronage. 1t is also said that
in other respects the negroes have been
denied their equal civil rights. In order
10 correct this state OF affairs the blacks
some time ago endeavored TO organize
themselves into political party of their
own. which they hoped would be able to
exert enough political influence to secure
them their rights Thereupon the Morua
law was enacted. forbidding official rec
ignition of any political party which was
formed on racial lines This was strong
~ resented by the blacks. and its repeal
was demanded, and upon denial of that
demand they revolted.
That Is, so far as can he aScertained,
an accurate and sufficiently cOmprehen-
sive statement Of the case. From the de-
tached American point Of view both sides
may be accounted in error. II was not
right for the whites To discriminate I'M
Justly against the blacks, if they did so.
The wisdom or the discretion Of legis-
lating against the formation of negro
party may also he questioned. though the
theoretical correctness Of the principle
may be conceded The protest Of the
HACKS against the offensive law was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-30
IN THE BERKSHiRES.
rRy Telegraph 20 The Tribune

| fBv Telegraph 10 The TrlouHe.
| I,4nox May 29.-Mrs. Charles A. Lamont
and Mrs. James R Jesup are guests OF NJ
and Mrs. Henry darkness Flasler at Eage-
wood. Nllbrook, y. Y, for Memorial lay
Next Monday Mrs. Lamont and Mrs. Jesup
will occupy their apartments In the Gurus
Hotel where they have spent the summers
! for a dozen years
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert VI. HYDE and MI.
and Mrs lie Roy w. Baldwin, Of New lo!A'
arrived at the Curtis Hotel to-day.
Mr.. and Mrs Newbold Morris have ar
rived and will open Brookhurst tomorrow
David Lydig arrived to-day 70 look over
his country home. Thistlewood, which ns
will open early in June.
Mr.. and Mrs william r. SilveVhorne,
who have leased the Tanner property, WIZ
omen II early in June. A son was horn 10
NJ. and Mrs. Slverthorne this week 10
New York
Mrs. William c. Hill, Of New York. with
her daughter and Miss Eleanor Baxter q
Knoxville, Tenn, who were at the Gurus
Hotel. left to-day by automobile Tor Ne"
York.
Mrs. Charles f. Miller and Miss stimson'
of New York are automobiing in the berA-
shres. -,
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Livingston Lee VIII
arrive on Monday ut the Curtis Hotter JOE
the season. Mrs. ]. Lawrence Lee VIII 70
with them for the summer.
Mrs. Edward Spencer arrived to-day az
Shipton Court, her country place IN ITO
Lee Road.
Miss Dorothea Draper. daughter ot Mrs
William II. Draper. is guest or MI anu
Mrs. Alexander Sedgwck Miss Draper -
looking at houses for lease.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip l.. James ana MF'
and Mrs. A. NJ Crofts. of New York arr
rived at the Maplewood, in Pittsheld' 'o'
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph H. Choate, MISS
Mabel Choate. Mr. and Mrs. II. X. Coron'
Mr.. and Mrs 4. r. Plummcr. Of New horA'
Mr.. and Mrs c. Chandler Blake OF Brook
line: Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ Willis, OF Boston,
and Mrs. Dudley Plckham. of Beverly, arc
at the Red Lion Inn. in Stockbrdge
Mr.. and Mrs Carl De Gersdorf VIII az
rive at Roadsides in Stockbridge' to-mo''
row.
Mrs. T. +. Davies and Miss Davies,
mother and sister of Bishop Davies, OF lh'
Episcopal Diocese OF Western Massachu'
setts. are the Curtis Hotel
Mr.. and Mrs r, W. Comstock. who ha's
been at the Curtis Hotel. have gone "
Providence by automobile.
Miss Adele q. Thayer has returned ~
Boston after a short stay at the GURUS
Hotel.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry IIollister Pease "
turned to the Orchard to-day from ie"
days In town
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-30
SOCIAL NOTES FROM NEWPORT.
rBv Telegraph ~ The Tribune

rPv Telegraph N The Tribune
| Newport. Nav 29-Mrs. II. g. MoVickar
returned from New York this evening. join
ing Mr.. McVickar at Batemans
Edward c. Knight, jr arrived for the
season this evening.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman Tiffany are occupy
ing their jamestown summer home.
Henry F. Eldridge has returned 10 New
York.
Mrs. f. p. Sands and Miss Elizabeth
Sands are the guests OF Mrs Lortllard
spencer. IT., having returned from the.r
trip abroad.
The improvements at Rocky Hall, the
summer home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul A.
Andrews will be completed next month.
Miss Marearet F. Andrews is visiting
friends IN New York
Andrew Robson. Of Brookline, Narsden
+ Perry. OF Providence; Dr. Harold ".
PakAr ~ Boston: W p Carter, A. G.
GRAY. John Y. G. Stapler, A. c. Clifton,
I s. y: Frederick Pearson and Rear Adj
rniral French T. Chadwick we're registered
at the Newport Casino to-day.
Colonel George r Fearing. Of New York,
was visitor here to-day.
Mrs Frank ". Andrews. OF washington,
has taken possession OF Sunset Lawn.
Mrs William Watts Sherman arrived
from New York this evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur p. Emmons nave
gone 10 New York preparatory to going
abroad.
Mrs William Grosvenor and family have
arrived at Roslyn.
r. Livingston Beeckman was here To-Day
inspecting his estate
Mr.. and Mrs Sidney ]. Colford will re-
turn from abroad in July.
Colonel II. A. Stevenson. OF Germantown
Penn. has opened Hawthorn villa
Mr.. and Mrs. George P MesserVy' OF
New York. will arrive on June Il.
Adrian Iselin, jr.. and the Misses lseNA
are TO arrive the middle OF July.
Professor and Mrs. James Hazard wilson
arrived from Boston to-day
Miss Martha A. Goldman Is expected To-
morrow. after spending the winter IN
Washington.
stuart Duncan has Joined his fam!y
after a visit IN New York
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter 5. Andrews Will
spend a portion OF the summer IN New
Hampshire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-30
THE talk or THE DAY.

Eighteen officials Of the Wells-Fargo Ex.
press Company created n mild sensation
recently when they drov. from No 81
broadway 70 Lexington avenue ana 18th
street. by way Of broadway. IN one Of tho
old Overland stage Soaches. used in cali
fornia and Nevada during tho famous gold
mining excitement. The old vehicle was
recently taken from storage and polished
up preparatory 10 It's being placed on ex-
hihtlon 81 the Grand Central Palace. Thu
coach was built IN the East I'm 1855. and
was shipped around the Horn" on n YES
sci 10 California. consigned 10 tho Wells
Fargo Office al San Francisco. Upon It's ar
rival Il WAS driven across tho mountains
10 Reno. N"v.. where It made trips regu-
larry between there and Placervllle one
celebrity who used II was Mark Twain
when he was a reporter Of the state T~cis-
latur~ At Carson city. From Nevada the
old coach was taken back 10 California
where IT was I'm us. as late ms 1906
II was nj a 70 and IS cent vaudeville
ticke. window country villaser ap-
preached
TIN or nrecn?' asked the ticket seller.
'Jist enc" said the yillager Il hain't
got the family along. Judge
Three boys who have arranged 10 SEQ
tho Memorial Day parade will wear
Zouave uniforms which were made ffty
years ago and which were worn then by
tho grandfathers Of two OF the boys and by
tho granduncle Of the third These three In
1852 were members OF boys regiment OF
which there were many throughout the
country. The war spirit" said the father
Of one OF tho lads was upon the land.
and boys formed companies and drilled In
imitation Of their elders The three uni
forms. consisting Of red flannel balloon
trousers. blue Jackets and red skullcaps-
fashioned after tho uniform OF the Ellis
worth Iouaves-have been carefully pre-
served TO the delight OF little veterans"
Mother-Bobhy. your little sister saws
you refused to give her any OF your apple
Bobby-Oh, mamma, did gave her
the seeds, she can plant EN- and have n
whole orchard.-Boston Transcript.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-30
STILL "HLPPOnROlLLNG- -

The Democratic majority In the House
of Representatives held fast to its un-
reasonable purpose to cripple the navy
when it approved on Tuesday the Naval
Committees decision to suspend battle
ship construction for one year. Only
nine Democrats had the courage to defy
the caucus edict by which for the first
time since the creation of the new navy
was begun provision for additional con-
struction was made an issue Of partisan
politics From 1885 to 1911 Republicans
and Democrats in Congress cheerfully
co-operated in Strengthening the feet,
and I'm each house members acted on
their own Judgment, unhampered by par
tisan considerations. Many Of the best
friends Of the navy have been Democrats.
But now the party lash has been applied
to keep Democrats from voting to main
tain the place to which the United States
has risen as naval power. and ii is held
to be test Of true Democracy 10 believe
that our feet ought to be reduced In eff
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-30
POVERTY AND THE SCHOcL.

Investigators found poverty 10 be the
chief single reason why pupils leave hlgh
schools in this city without finishing
their course. The resources of parents
are not equal to carrying out their am
bitiOn for the education OF their emil
dren. or the children themselves as they
become older appreciate the nature OF
the sacrifice that is being made on thelr
behalf and decline any longer to permit
IT, Nothing can he done to aid those
who are thus prevented from going
further with their education unless the
time necessary TO get through grammar
school and high school Is shortened.
The age at which average pupils are
graduated from high school. about eigh-
teen, Is too advanced In a great number
Of cases. If they are going forward
to college with the idea perhaps of TAX
ing training in profession after getting
through college they will begin work
late If, on the other hand. there
Is no intention TO go further than
through high school, the burden Of sup
porting the pupil until the eighteenth or
nineteenth year is serious for parents in
poor circumstances. So far rs profess
sional education is concerned this situa-
ton has been in part met by shortening
the time necessary to 60 through college
and the professional school by combin-
Ing their courses. But nothing Of that
sort has been attempted with regard to
the grammar and high schools, where II
would seem to he practicable to dove
tail courses in way similar to that
used in the case Of the college and the
professional school so as to save a year
or two.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-30
IN MEMORIAM.

Halt!
Armed with your fragrant flowers OF spring
Fresh I'm their yernal opening
And lay down your arms. for peace ha.
come:
The roar OF the battle. the beat OF the drum
Are stilled for the soldiers beneath the sod
Their bodies their countrys. their souls
with God.
Lay down your arms on their camping
spots.
Roses and lilies. forget-me-nots,
And smile through your tears in the shine
OF the sun
That never shall set on tho deeds they
have done.
Halt!
Lay down your arms!
Lay them gently where
The Angel Of Peace may find them there,
And the slcepers shall smile IN their
dreams to know
That a grateful nation remembers them so.
w. J. HAMPTON.
Il don't care much about Bernard Shaw;
don't you object to his cOarseness?"
"Iluh! It's his darned of-coarseness that
gets my Angora!'-Satire.
In the hope of booming a fast falling
business, Wholesale liquor dealer OF
Brooklyn has resorted to the use of eggs
as chromos. The sign in his window reads
that six eggs will be given free with every
purchase of - brand whskey.", As no
guarantee was offered as TO the eggs. one
man after reading the sign and CHANGING
at the inducement remarked that ancient
booze is all right. but spring chicken in the
shell doesn't go"
Thu author of that play in which you
are starring was a markahle man"
Yes" replied Mr.. Claude Coldcream; 1t
is surprising to see how he figured out eY-
actly whatI would care TO say when |
came on the stage. But really, l think II
was more luck than cleverness. Washing
ton Star.
Does mankind delight 10 run itself into
debt? A certain loan shark' does not
put the question in just that way. SAYS he:
Does a man ike to keep himself in debt?
You bet! And he delights in doing SO by
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-30

following a quito humorous sidetrack' NY
busIress brings me face TO face with men
who need money. A number VINO ooiio"
need more money before they have paiu
that already borrowed. At such times they
assume an optimistic spirit. For instance
a man will look at me when I call on MN
for the regular instalment payment then
put his hand into his pocket pull out
dollar. and say: Here's one bean on wnae
owe you, and-can you lend me hity
more? Folks can Say, what they like about
loan sharks but We make our living from
the very fellows who kick and then pay
81 on account"
Parson-If you keep out Of OBrien's
saloon YOU may go TO heaven.
Parishioner-I'm sure OF q Brlen saiooh'
7
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-30
ARMY AND NAVY PROMOTIONS

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir In the election of n President we
should bear In mind that We are eecting a
commander in chief Of the army and navy
OF the United States. Is II not wiser to
elect a man like the present President. who
will not jump mon up from the grade OF
colonel OF volunteers To chief of staff and
major general in the regular army over tho
heads Of many scores OF officers who have
higher grades and more experience to start
with. than-but | leave your readers 10
supply the rest. H. S. HOWARD.
New York, May II, 1912.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-30
HONOR TO CAPTAIN ROSTRON!

It was fine thing for the Senate
unanimously 10 vote captain hos'roh
of the Carpathla the thanks of Congress
in time for him To he Informed or II
on his arrival here. The heart OF the
country went into that vote OF thanks.
A brave man who knew his duty ana
did It instantly and cxpcrtly on learn
ing Of the disaster. he forms n striking
contrast to at least one other captain.
whose ship was nearer the Titanic. The
traditions of the sea were violated hy
more than one man on that night ana
by no ono more diScreditably than by
the captain whose negligence the Senate
committee finds prevented the saving or
all on the wrecked ship. But the vigil
lance. the promptitudc. the skill and the
humanity of the Carpathias captain did
much 10 preserve faith in those tradi-
lions and to Justify tho high regard In
which mariners are held.
A typical seaman all will say, and how
could any one give higher praise to the
men who 60 down 10 the sea in ships
than by saying so? Moreover, his mod
esty fills the most exacting standards OF
modesty for heroes. He hurried away
after completing his work Of humanity
without a word Of himself. and the inter
val between that time and now has not
been filled with his name. The same mod
eSty made him insist that the larger
share Of the credit for the Titanic res
cue belonged to his crew. He knows
how to do the right thing in the right
way. whether II be accepting deserved
honors well or saving the victims Of
the sea.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-30
THE CABIN EFT.
From The Tribune Bureau

Washington, May 2?.-The Secretary Oh
state has returned from New York, where
he addressed the Pan-Amerfcan Society at
its banquet on Monday night.
The Secretary Of The Treasury VIII denver
the graduation address at the University OF
Chicago on June H.
The Secretary OF Commerce and LABOR
and Mrs. Nagel have returned from Allan
tic City. Mrs. Nagel, accompanied by her
children. will go TO their summer nome at
Marion. Mass. early In June.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-30
IN WASHINGTON SOCIETY.
tErom The Tribune Bnreau.

Washington. May 29--Miss Taft was tho
guest Of Miss Frances Noyes. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs Frank B. Noyes, az dinner
tonight AZ the Manor, Randall Highlands.
Colonel and Mrs Spencer Cosby chaperoned
,he marty. Among the other guests were
Miss Julia Never, Miss Eudora Clover
Aliss Margaret Cotton Smith Lord Eusta'e
Percy. third British secretary. c. {. Glover
tr.. John Cotton Smith and Mr. Emerson.
The Vice-President and Mrs. Sherman
left here to-day for Utica. where they VIII
visit their children until Monday.
Representative and Mrs. Nicholas Long
worth Will 20 10 New York about June 10
and will Join Mr. and Mrs. Bourke Cochran
az The Cedars. Port Washington. Long ISL
and. 10 remain until after the marriage u
Miss Marjorie 1de, Mrs. Cockrans sister
and Shane Leslie. on June II. Mr.. Long
worth will he one ~ the ushers Miss Mar
gerry Cotton. now in Nav York for a visit
OF three weeks. also will be q guest.
Captain Edward Carpenter. L. s A, and
Mrs Carpenter, left here this afternoon
with a party Of young people. wro Will
make n long run through Virginia IN tour
Ing cars. In the party were Misc Laura
Merriam and Representative Theron Catlin,
whose engagement is rumored; Miss Har-
riet Wadsworth. Miss Hsgner, Captain
Frank Mccoy. L. s. A; James F. Curtis,
Basil Miles. Frederick Brooks and Fred
erick Huidekoper
Mrs John Il. Henderson is closing her
house here and will go TO Glen Eyrie, ner
summer home at Bar Harbor, the last Of
this week. Mr.. Henderson will remain here
about ten days and will then Join hts fam
lily for the summer.
The Assistant Secretary OF the Navy and
Mrs. Reekman Winthrop will go 10 New
port on Saturday for the annual Opening
OF the Naval War College. Mr.. Winthrop
will deliver an address, and they will re.
turn here Monday.