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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-05
SERIOUS CONDITIONS IN MEXICO

Conditions in Mexico are more serious
than they have been for weeks. from an
American point OF view, but the admins
tratlon at Washington is satisfied there is
no necessity for Intervention. Bandits and
the Juchitecos Indians are largely respon-
sible for depredations menacing Americans.
and both rebel and federal leaders are
striving to suppress this lawlessness. The
transport Buford sailed from San Fran
cisco as a relief ship for Americans IN dis
tress on the west coast of Mexico. Reports
reached the Department of state that, III
addition to a British cruiser making It's
way to the coast OF Mexico. French war
shin will go from the West Indies TO a port
on the Gulf. There is an expectation that
Germany may likewise afford relief, II not
protection. to the Germans in the coast
sections.
1T is reported in Russian circles in Lon
don that the Russian government Is not
giving "A very sympathetic reception To the
invitation to participate In the Panama
Pacific Exposition. and that American ac-
ton with regard to the Jewish passport
question has something 10 do with this
attitude 1t Is even said that an intlmaton
awaits the exposition commission at Lon
don that it's projected visit to st. Peters
burg might as well be cancelled.
Jules Vedrnes, the noted French avia-
for. fell while flying over his birthplace,
Saint Denis a suburb of Paris. He is in u
critical condition. but the surgeons in at
tendance express the opinion that there Is
some hope Of his recovery. Nedrines has
been decorated with the Legin of Honor
for his achievements In aviation"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-05
News of the Past Week Is Here
Recapitulated for the Busy Man

night in q region from which authentic re-
ports of the presence Of ice had reached
her skipper.
That following the collision there was a
serious loss Of time in warning passengers
and launching the lifeboats. due TO an un-
warrantable confidence in the non sinkable
character Of the ship.
That when the gravity Of the situation
was realized the Officers. and crew displayed
remarkable personal bravery amounting In
some instances TO heroism, and that they
did everything in their power TO avert loss
Of life.
THAT officers and crew were seriously
deficient in boat drill and possessed so
little knowledge of their snip that some. at
least, Of the officers dared not load the
boats as they hung in the davits with more
than half their capacity.
THAT grave doubt must be entertained as
TO the operation OF the bulkhead doors and
that there was nothing on the bridge to In
dictate TO the skipper whether or not they
were closed.
That in this instance the passengers, as
well as the crew, exhibited remarkable
composure and bravery in the presence OIL
danger although it must remain question
as TO what extent this was due TO lack OF
appreciation of the danger. especially IN
the case of the passengers.
with regard to ]. Bruce Ismay. this In
vestigation has demonstrated, and 1t seems
due to Mr.. Ismay to say IT:
That he told a straightforward and clear
story when on the witness stand. and that
there Is nothing in subsequent evidence
which contradicts his own account on the
witness stand or the statement which he
later gave TO the press. Mr.. Ismay's state
ments that he left the ship in the last boat
10 be launched on the stsrboard side, and
that when he left there were no women IN
sight or, apparently. within hearing nave
been strongly confirmed. Individual judg'
ment of Mr.. Ismay in the light OF his own
story, will, of course, vary, but no just esti'
mate Of his course can be formed without
giving due credit 10 the fact that he mao
the courage to tell the exact truth wheH
his conduct was challenged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-05
DEATH LIST OF THE WEEK.

What we'll known persons have died IN
the course OF the week. inquired Busy
Man.
Homer Calvin Davenport. one III mo
hest known cartoonists in this country, died
from pneumonia in the apartments "i
friend at No. 81 West 18th street. Thomas
Cleland Dawson. resident diplomatic orlcer
of the State Department and known ~
The Great Pacfcator.' died at NashlnS-
ton. The Rev. John MCGUIRE, for thirty
four wears rector Of ST. Marys Roman
Catholic Church in Long Island city. where
he WAS prominent in public affairs during
the old days of Queens County. died at ms
rectory in that place. After an illness oL
several weeks, Henry Clay Ward, promi-
nent yachtsman. died at his home, NO. 'o
Fifth avenue. this city.
Emil Boas, resident director and general
manager OF the neutrality-suspicious. Line,
died at his home. Bonniecrest Greenwich.
Conn. Grand Duke George of Leuchten-
berg. whose father was first cousin OF
the late car Alexander jill, father Of
Nicholas IL, died at Paris. He was forty
years old and held the rank Of colonel in
the Russian army.
Albert F. Schwannecke serving his Sec
ond terms as Coroner in The Bronx, died
at his home as the result of all injury re-
ceived when he slipped and fell at the Dot
tom OF the Ashokan water supply SHAFT at
Sedgwick avenue and Mosholu Parkway, TO
which he had descended To investigate the
case of negro shaft worker who had been
killed by cave-in of rock. Walter j.
Currie who had been member OF the
New York Stock Exchange since May o.
1899. died at his home at -Ardsley-on- Hud-
SON Mrs. Julia Magic Terhune. superln-
tendent of the womans branch of the
Brooklyn city mission. died at the home of
her daughter. in Brooklyn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-05

Advisory Council. which is virtually pro-
visional senate The President proclaimed
that the principles Of the new chinese gov
eminent must be the maintenance OF order
in the interior. the achievement of progress
and the retention Of all external friend
ships. so necessary TO the existence OF
China.
The attention Of the legations At Picking
is now centred on a big loan for CHINA,
which, II is announced. will probably be
concluded for $3OoOco.co The unpaid army
Is awaiting disbandment, ard other re-
quirements OF a depleted treasury tend TO
make the Chinese tractable. Likewise, the
bankers who have been sustaining the mar
ket value Of Chinese bonds are anxious TO
conclude an agreement thereby aiding in
the re-establshment OF "A stable govern
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-05
FATAL DUEL NEAR PHILADELPHIA

"rohn Iarkins twenty-one years old. u
doad and Frank Roddy. thirty years Old Is
dy,np az the result Of duel fought with
ohotpuns by the men at Martins village,
suburb of Philadelphia. following an argu-
ment over a young woman. Larklhs
mother witnessed the encounter.
Pacing his new 9o-horsepower automo-
h,Ie over the Columbia Turnpike at high
speed. Hinsdill Parsons, vlce-president ana
General counsel OF the General Electric
company. was instantly killed near Rens-
seIaer across the river from Albany. Mr..
Parsons was a prominent patent lawyer
.nd head OF the law department or the
company
"Nonsignor Joseph +. Mooney, vicar gem
oral of the Catholic Diocese of New York.
uas seriously injured while returning from
tho house Of Cardinal Farley, where he had
hoo, I'm consultation with MonsignOr Hayes.
pba monsignor was on his way to his home.
No Az West 5lst street, in "a taxicab, when
n crashed into a large touring car owned
III & Todd. Of No. As West 50th street.
"After hearing arguments for and against
tho application OF Harry Kendall Thaw.
who shot and killed Stanford White, for Il
E.oob i'm the Supreme Court, White Plains,
reserved opinion. He announced he would
render his decision next week. On the APP
nlication of William Travers Jerome. for
mer District Attorney of New York, who
appeared for the state of New York be-
cause of his success In combating Thaw's
preyious attempts to get out Of Matteawan
and said he must have at least three weeks
to prepare bis side Of the cass, Justice
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-05

! always remember with pleasure a lit
tie anecdote related to me about her,
who, as her chronclers say, was a
display. except on occasion" 1t ap-
pears that one day a party of Morris
town ladies waited upon her. dressed in
their most costly imported silks and or
naments, ito do honor to the privilege
of being presented to her ladyship," as
one of them remarked afterward. Much
to their confusion, however, they found
her ladyship" arrayed in pale gray
"casimir'-as cashmere was then called
and wearing a little homespun speckled
apron, while from her left hand still
hung the wCrsted stocking she had been
knitting when the party was announced.
Standing TO receive them, she almost in
stantly sat down again, indicating with
a wave of a slim white hand that the
others m ght do likewise Without this
example and this permission it would
naturally never have occurred to them
to do otherwise than remain on their
feet.
Handsomely served refreshments were
brought in almost at once. When the
collation. had been partaken of and the
heavy silver salvers rer wed the gra-
Cious hostess appeared TO observe for the
first time the curious looks directed at
her work. now lying upon her lap. A
slight smile fitted across her lips and
she calmly remarked: II see that you
wonder at my industry. Well, | cannot
help thinking that we American ladies
should be and remain patterns of in
dustry to our countrywomen. We
England, and we should therefore en-
deavor. while our husbands and brothers
give us such examples Of patriotism as
they daily do, ourselves to give that OF
trying TO do without the luXuries we
here"
SPINNING AT MOUNT VERNON.
Never, according to their own state
ments, did the good ladies Of Morris
town feel so rebuked and ashamed in
their lives. To be sure, Martha Wash
ington prided herself upon the fact that
the sixteen spinning wheels OF Mount
Vernon were never idle, and actually
boosted of having many OF her dresses
woven from the silk ravellings Of super
animated chair and sofa covers. Still.
she allowed no relaxation Of etiquette.
and showed very plainly that she knew
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-05
Curious Etiquette Now Stirring Society Capitol of the Nation

reception that it is in the most execra-
BILE taste to display hurry to be seated
in order to rest his own untlrcd limbs.
Good breeding is not demonstrated ny
churlishly insisting upon ones rights
but by kindly consideration for the sit
uation of others.
I have witnessed some touching dis
plays of what is called in German so
graphically Herr h0fichkeit' and In
French ia polltesse du ceur" on the
part OF those who, as things go, cer-
tainly hold the seats OF the mighty"
Several times have seen the Emperor
Of Austria rise from his commodious
lounglng chair on the lawn at Schon~
brunn i'm order to bring with his own
hands a chair to the old nurse OF his
grandchild. so that the heavy baby
might not tire her too much. Tho
Empress Dowager of Russia made
point OF bidding the governesse3 IN
charge of her children to be seated
while rendering to her the bi-daily re-
port Of the little ones while on another
occasion the Princess OF Wales, now
Dowager Queen OF Great Britain ana
Ireland. while crossing the pavement 10
her waiting carriage from SHOP
where she had been buying Christmas
presents, bent down and picked up
package dropped by very aged, poorly
clad woman in the confusion and bustlo
of the crowd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-05
RELIEF FUND EXCEEDS 100000.

Although more than $4,000 has been re-
ceiyed I'm various public FUNDS for the relief
of sufferers from the Titanic disaster and
not more than $4,000 of this amount has
vet been expended 1t was said by officers
OF the Red Cross committee, into whose
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-05

"A trine askew by distress and anxiety,
used to stand in utter bewilderment be-
side her tall, handsome old husband,
whose imposing uniform of marshal OF
France seemed almost as much out OF
place there as his beloved wife's jewels;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-05

Keogh adjourned the original writ OF ha-
beas corpus proceedings until June 3.
The Appellate Division OF the Supreme
Court in Brooklyn handed down decision
I'm the case OF Charles II. Hyde, the former
city Chamberlain. which has the rare
merit OF pleasing both sides. The writ Of
prohibition restraining Justice Woodward
from taking further action on the writ or
habeas corpus issued by him is denied. but
District Attorney Whitman. who asked for
the writ regards the decision as victory.
Max d. steuer. counsel for Hyde. says that
the District Attorney is welcome to the
victory, and he hopes there VIII be lots
like IT,
IN kin Bill" Foster before the sun
goes down tomorrow night II I'm convict
ed Floyd Allen. the first OF the Hillsviile
Courthouse alleged murderers now on rial
at Wytheville. Va. for his HE. was
charged with making this remark before
the shooting on March II. according to the
testimGy OF J. Is. Wedell, OF Montgomery
one OF the first witnesses for the prosecu-
ton on cross-examination Wedeil stuck
10 his story. though he admitted no other
persons were present during his converse
l
Following "A conference In this city be-
tween attorneys for Il. f. Keith and repre-
sentatives OF the United Booking Offices
and the Western. Far Western and Cana
| dian vaudeville circuits. II was announced
that Mr. Keith had purchased the eight
vaudeville houses OF Percy q. Williams IN
greater New York, which. in addition 10
those he already holds. Will give him com
plete control of the high class vaudeville
situation as far west as Chicago. Besides
his purchase OF the Williams chain OF the
aires In this city. Mr.. Keith completed ar
rangements with Morris Meyerfeld ana
Martin Beck. of the Orpheum circuit, and
Mrs. c. f. Kohl OF Chicago. and Max An
| dersen, OF New York. by which the biggest
combination OF theatrical interests In the
country has been accomplished The deal
Involves property worth millions of dollars
and gives Mr.. Keith and his new business
| associates virtual control Of the vaudeville
business from the East TO the Pacific Coast
| apJ I'm Canada
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-05

orators organization. which was compro-
mise on the demands Of the men for mors
pay. and decided to confer again on the
next step for them to take.
THE Brotherhood Of Locomotive Flre-
men and Enginemen added it's demands for
increase in pay and changes In working
conditions to those of the engineers Win
which the railroads of the East have been
graphing these several weeks. one OF
these demands alone-requiring an extra
hremen on coal burning locomotives IN
freight service-would entail an increase OF
SIS 10000 in the combined operating eN-
pense account of the roads that would be
affected"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-05
ITEMS FROM BUSINESS WORLD

ITEMS FROM BUSINESS WohIo'
"Anv news of interest in a business
way" asked Busy Man
Through the mediation OF Judge Knapp
and Commissioner Nell the final step IN
averting the threatened strike OF railroad
engineers on ffty Eastern railroads was
effected By the signing of an aroitratioh
agreement I'm the rooms OF the government
medlators at the Hotel Manhattan, this
city The engineers won their chief con-
tention. which was that their requests
formulated and handed to the raliroad
managers on January p, should be the sole
propositions put up for arbitration. IN the
makeup of the arbitration board COM
promise between the tire" advocates by the
engineers and the nine proposed by the
railroads was agreed upon. and seven men
VIII comprise the board which will deter
mine the questions at issue. BY the terms
OF the agreement both parties pledge them
selves TO be bound by the decision or
a ward made for one year and thereafter
subject to the usual thirty days notice.
In accordance with the direction of
President Taft Attorney General WICK
ersham instructed Charles c. Houpt. United
States Attorney. to file in the Dlstrict
Court OF the United States for the District
OF Minnesota a bill in equity asking for the
dissolution of the International Harvester
Company, a 100000 corporation. An
nouncement OF this by the Department or
Justice signalizes the failure OF the nego-
tiations of almost years duration be
tween the Attorney General and the com
panv looking to a voluntary dissolution of
the combination.
challenging the 'impudent and defiant
attitude OF foreign steamship combina-
lions. the House Committee on Merchant
Marine and Fisheries at Washington made
unanimous favorable report on the
Humphrey bill which closes the ports OF
the United States to all vessels whose own
ers have been adjudged guilty by any court
of a violation Of the Sherman law. The
Humphrey bill was prepared under the
direction of the Department OF Justice ana
Il a definite step toward the curblng of the
foreign steamship monopoly.
The conference committee or the an
thracIte mine workers Of America rejected
IN. tentative agreement reached by Its sub
committee with representatives OF the OPP
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-05
COURTESY OF QUEEN VICTORIA.

As to old Queen Victoria, although
reputed as quick and somewhat hot tenn
pered. she was par excellence gra-
cious and courteous woman when she so
willed it. 1t is told OF her that one day.
having sent for celebrated pianist to
play before her, after listening to ex-
ampIes OF his art. she asked him TO
render his own national hymn. Hardly
had the first note been struck when the
stout, aged sovereign was on her feet.
rot only in honor of the country whose
national anthem was being executed, but
out Of regard for the feelings Of the man
who for the moment was her guest.
Surely the women who attend the
White House receptions will, upon re-
Election, attach little importance to the
trifing matter Of seating themselves
and will, at a little sacrifice Of personal
comfort, recognize what is due to their
country and to its representatives.
EX-ATTACHE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-05

and vet one is forced TO admit that even
the most atrociously Ill hammered women
there. belonging to petty politicians
ward heelers' Is the American equiva-
lent-did not sit down while the Presi-
dent and his wife were standing. thanks
TO the vigilance of the aides de-camp
and of their numerous assistants.
one must. of course. not be too hard
upon a freshly manufactured republic,
especially when 1t has followed close
upon the chaos of the Paris Commune
Moreover. IL can even to-day in no way
be compared to that Of the United
States. which, long established and dec
orous. Is another thing altogether
Nine. Diaz used also to keep up at
Mexico City a very pretty little court
am told. and from which no form OF deep
respect was omitted president Diaz
could be trusted for that.
Even the tiny, almost opera boufe' re-
public Of san Marine has its little dlgnl-
ties to preserve; evinced, however by
an ultra brilliancy Of uniforms and OK
show not to be recommended.
But when it comes to the greatest re-
public in the world one feels really as
tonished at its not being Immediately
understood that, despite the equality anu
fraternity Of democratic degree, he
President land by courtesy his Wlfe), as
representing the people by the people
own wish and selection, should be treat
ed with the distinction that all heads OF
states he thev monarchical or otherwise.
deserve. Kings and emperors accord 10
President Taft, as they did to his pred
ecessors. the honors and equality OF
standing which they do to brother SOW
ereigns. I do not see why Americans
whether they be high or low, OF foreign
extraction or of Puritan descent, should
besrudge some of the respect to the
President Of their choice that seems so
right and proper when it Is rendered
! from afar.
uNsEEMLY HASTE TO BE SEATED
Moreover. regarding the particular
question under discussion, when one
Kinks of the extreme fatigue endured
by q hostess who has 10 remain on ner
feet for hours together at the head OF
the line. in order to shake hands over
and over again with people mostly I'M
known to her and for whom she has To
find the same gracious welcoming smile
and bow. simple common sense would in
l dictate to any member Of White House
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-05
CONFUSION OF A NEW REPUBLIC

Sad to admit. however they did not
wholly succeed in this. for after n while
the fetes OF the Elysee Palace rost their
orderliness and became. little by little,
so mixed" that during the latter part
Of MacMahon's Presidential term the
unfortunate MARKETABLE her favorite
tiara OF emeralds and brilliants thrown
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-05

full weIl what was due to her husband
and to herself, as we'll as to the position
they occupied.
But. alas, this. as Kipling is so fond Of
SAYING. belongs to quite another story,
or. rather. in this case, period Of history.
Therefore. let us return 10 the present;
by no means an agreeable task, il is
true but possibly useful one.
The fear that paying proper respect to
the head of the nation may prove the
entering wedge for the introduction of
monarchical forms and ceremonies Is
groundless, at least TO my mind. l am
strongly inclined to the opinion, on the
contrary. that in honOring the President
OF their own selection the citizens Of this
great Republic are honoring it also. and
at the same time showing their own
good taste and self-respect.
1t must be remembered that the United
States is by no means the only republic
in the world. Perhaps a few words con-
corning the rules adopted by other coun-
tries may bear upon the point. When
France, for instance. chose to adopt a
form Of government similar to that of
America. the first presidents endeavored
to establish at the Elysee Palace regula-
lions which certainly did not exclude
either stateliness or considerable
amount OF display. For example, Mar
shall Macmahon and his very charming
wife-"La MARKETABLE" as she was gen.
orally desgnated-did all that lay within
their power to lend to the office a dig
nifty and stateliness which, coming as it
did Immediately after the vulgar luxury
Of Napoleon III and of his singularly
volatile consort. was intended to indicate
that the French Republic would be rep
resented now by we'll bred persons, who
would never attempt to throw gold
dust" I'm the eyes OF the people. nor daz-
zle them in any other manner. but would
do their best to how the world at large
that the country had lost no little of It's
real grandeur by the downfall OF a pinch
beck empire.