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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-30
VORTU DAKOTA No MODEL

A great many persons have evidently
been misled by what happened in North
Dakota on March 10 into overestimating
the scope and uses Of a So-called "PreSi-
dental preference primary" Because
the election i'm North Dakota was state
wide the inference has been drawn that
any other state may put Il similar pri-
mary into operation. the verdict Of the
voters 10 control the action of the en-
tire state delegation. But that could not
i've the case except in the few states
which are not divided into Congress dis
tricts.
North DakOta's representation in the
lower branch Of Congress was incrca Sed
from one 10 two under the appOrtiOn-
mcnt Of 1901, but the Legislature failed
10 create two Congress districts. the two
REPRESENTATIVES being regularly elected
at-largc Under the apportionment Of
1911 North Dakota gained another
member and next fall three Representa-
lives are 10 be elected at-large The
boundaries Of the Congress district
being coterminouS with those Of the
state. the whole delegation Of ten could
be chosen this spring by wide
vote. But if the state had been cut into
districts only the dclegatcs-at-large could
have been elected in that manner. for The
call for the national convention says: "ln
no state shall an election be so held Us
ITO prevent thr delegates from any Con
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-30
{ RESTFTL SESSION.

The session Of the Legislature has neen
mercifullv short With the Democrats
in control of the Senate and the AS
Semhly in the hands of the Republicans
no legislation Of partisan character
was possible and only necessary, rou-
tine and uncontroversial bills were
nassed. The Republican Assembly acted
as the check which the people intended II
to he upon the Tammany raid on the
state which excited such indignation last
wear. This session had no more Levy
hills Tammanyizing the election system.
and M more grabs of state offices like
the Court Of Claims law and the state
Highway law last year
As consequence the session mas
caused less public excitement than any
i'm recent years. Newspapers have not
felt called upon to exert their influence
IN prevent scandaloUsly bad legislation
like the proposed city charter last year.
or 10 bring the pressure of public OPINION
10 bear in favor Of any strongly desired
legislation. like the Public Service Com
Of Governor Hughess time II the Leg
islature. like the human stomach, may
he said 10 he performing its functions
well when YOU are most unconscious or
it. this has been good session. Al any
rate. so restful q session is good tnlng
once in while. for the public conscience
ought not 10 he always kept AZ work ana
public opinion ought to have respite
occasionally: otherwise communities are
likely to suffer from moral over
STRAIN This session has given the state
almost n rest cure.
The legislation passed being Of the IN
disputable. uon-contentious character II
is impossible to indulge In superlatives
regarding it. Some Of it. however, was
useful if not exactly memorable, surh
as the bills for making work In factories
safer. the resolution for the amendment
TO the constitution opening the way to
.hp adoption Of workmen's compenSa-
zion law, the rapid transit law amend
mcntS enabling the city 10 make the pro-
posed agreements with the subway Oper-
ating companies, and the bill providing
for the consolidation Of the New York
charter. The Legislature also made some
amendments TO the direct primary law.
correcting its most gIarlng defect. This
action left a good deal TO he desired.
The grist was small. The majority
leader. Senator Wagner. in order to
make il impressive had to extend his re-
view over 1911 as well as 1912.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-30
THE CABINE
From The Tribune Bureau.

From The Tribune Bureau
Washington. March 29.-The Attorney
General and Mrs. Wickersham entertained
at dinner tonight the Secretary of War
and Mrs. Stimson, the Danish Minister and
Countess Moltke, the Russian naval attacht
and Mime. Vassiieff, the French military
attacha and Countess do Chsmhrun, Major
Won Herwarth German military sttache
the Assistant Secretary Of War and Mrs
Robert Shaw Oliver, Benjamin s. Gable
Assistant Secretary Of Commerce and
Labor, and his mother. Mrs. Ransom z.
Gable Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Harlow, Nh.
and Mrs. Clarence Wilson, Mr. and Mrs.
Darlington Moore and Mr.. and Mrs. Cor
nolius Wickersham, Of New York.
The Attorney General and Mrs. Wicker
sham. who have had as a guest for some
time Mrs Cornelius Wickersham, were
joined to-day by Cornelius Wickersham, who
will also be their guest over Sunday. Mrs.
Wickersham will entertain a number of
young people at luncheon tomorrow IN
honor Of her guest
Mrs Meyer has closed her country house
at Hamilton Mass, and, accompanied by
her son, George Won l.. Meyer jr., has gone
TO Boston 10 remain short time.
The Secretary Of Commerce and Labor
will speak before the American Cotton As
ISOLATION on April At It's meeting here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-30
SOCIAL NOTES FROM NEWPORT

INV Telegraph 70 The Tribune.
Nevport March 29.-Plans are beng
made for tho entertainment Of Prince Aaai-
hort Of Prussia. when he visits this city
noxt summer. William r. Hunter presi'
dent Of the Clambake club, has ALREADY
decided on an entertainment IN honor o.
the visitor.
DIR. and Mrs. Roderick Terry. who i'f
the last i've years have occupied the Mar
ouand estate. Linden Gate. on Old Beaeh
Road. have purchased the place and Two
acres opposite. on Buena Vista street anu
Gibbs avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. William Sargent kend@"
have purchased the Marin estate on M,
street which they have occupied SEVERN
seasons.
Louis J.. IoriIlard has returned fs0m NV
York.
Reginald c. vanderbilt IS expected "
Sandy Point Farm tomorrow 70 make 2"
inspection.
Mr. and Mrs. George Gordon King nae
arrived from New York for q short N's'''
William Storrs Wells is making an IT.
spection Of Chetewode. hts estate
Mrs. Stuyvesant Leroy has returned '''"
Tuxedo
Mrs. II. McK. Tpomhlv and Mrs H. -
Williams. Of New York, her guest are 81
the MuenChinger King.
Iispenard Stewart, of New forN' Il ma"
ing a short Newport visit
Frederick H. Paine has returned '''
abroad
CAPTAIN and Mrs. W. N"CariN L',te az
10 spend the summer with Edward bo' az
C,.aIy near Florence. captain Llue az
family will 20 abroad in June.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-30
IN WASHINGTON SOCIETY
From The Tribune Bureau


Washington. March 29.-Thore were a
number Of dinner parties tonight. the
largest being the dinner dance ut the Chevy
Chase club. when a hundred OF the younger
members OF society. including "ouns mar
ricd persons. were the subscribers. The
clubhouse was gay with yellow spring flow
Org and an orchestra from the Marine
Band played for tho dinner and dance
The Congressional club gave its regular
Friday afternoon entertainment to-day. DR..
e. Ford Laugworthy talking about Food
and It's Value" after which tea was poured
nv Mrs. Nagel. wife Of the Secretary Of
Commerce and Labor. and Mrs. James r.
MARITIME. Other women assisting Mrs. Rop-
erts the president, We're Mrs. Francis g.
Newlands. Miss Alice Page. Mrs. I.emuel /.
Padgott, Mrs Robert y. Page, Mrs. Will
lam A. Oldneld and Mrs William Il. Green.
Major General and Mrs. Leonard Nood
entertained r gay party at their quarters
Of Fort Myer to-day to celebrate ''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-30
CANAL ZONE LANDS.

The difference Of opinion and Of rec
concentration between the departments
OF War and Agriculture concerning the
use Of the lands in the Canal Zone il
not altogether unnatural or surprising.
Each department regards the subject
from its own point Of view, and each
from its exclusive point Of view is right
There Is. however, a vast and decisive
difference in authority between the
points Of view. and as the Canal Zone Is
under the jurisdiction Of the War De
partment. for purposes which that de-
partment must fulfil it Is reasonable To
assume that its Views and desires Will
prevail.
The Agricultural Department is doubt
less right in reporting that the iSthmian
lands are capable Of rich production.
Farming, gardening, fruit growing and
cattle raising could all be conducted
there with profit Beyond doubt, also,
large demand for such products will arise
when the canal is opened and vessels ira
versing ii seek supplies Of fresh food. 1t
is probable that the hint will be taken in
the adjacent regions Of Panama and
that the fine possibilities Of its soil will
he realized. But it is still more probable
that the suggestions of such enterprises
I'm the Canal ZONE will not he fulfilled.
The Canal zone was not acquired for
purposes of agriculture or colonization,
but for others with which these would
not be compatible. II was acquired
solely for the purpose of constructing,
operating ana defending the canal. and
al other considerations must be SubOr-
dinated to the best possible attainment
Of those ends II must be obvious that
the thrOngiu" Of tn" zone with settlers
from this and other countries would
greatly increase the difficulty Of con
trolling and governing The strip ami
also. on occasion. Of safeguarding the
canal itself from possible injury. It.
would be folly 10 leopard the canal or.
emlarrass ia any way those CHARGED
with its custody and management just
for the sake Of the lIttlc farming which
might be done In the zone.
FOR. after ali. agricultural possibilities
there. however rich. must always be re.
strictcd The zone is only ten mllos
vide and about forty long The whole
four hundred square miles would pot ho
sufficient 70 cut an appreciate figure in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-30

THE ASSEMBLY AND THE WOMEN
The Assembly's passage Of the woman
suffrage resolution appears to have beeh
kind of compliment 10 women. for the
favorable action was promptly recOnsid'
cred and reversed. Still. allowing for the
votes that were not cast in good faith
the suffrage amendment 10 the conStitu-
ton was treated with seriousness that
it has never commanded at Albany be-
fore, and undoubtedly its real strength
was greater than in past years. \ com
parison Of the figures by which il was
rejected Yesterday with those Of 1911
causes surprise. The Assembly this year,
after passing the resolution by n vote Of
&c to 81. adopted a motion to reconsider
by 80 10 81. Last year the Assembly re
jected the resolution by n vote Of M
to IS.
The change in the Senate vote is nat
urally less. the membership Of the Sen
ate being virtually the same. The Sch
ate gave majority for the resolution In
both years, the vote of 1911 being 10 Ia
Il and that Of 1919 being ~ 70 10.
Twpnty-SiX votes are required 10 pass.
How many of the twpnty-One Senators
who this year voted for woman suffrage
would have opposed II if they had not
felt assured that II would lack the re-
quired twcnty-siN votes it IS impossible
10 say. Probably there are several. iust
as there are doubtless some Assembly
men who thought IT polite 10 he re-
corded i'm favor of the measure who
would have opposed il if they mad
thought II had any chance Of passage.
still the fact that politicians no longer
treat if as n Joke is. like the other fact
that six states will this year submit 10
their voters constitutional amendments
permitting woman suffrage. significant Of
the progress that the movement is max
Ing in spite, apparently. Of the total in
difference or the hostility Of the majority
Of American women.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-30

the worlds agriculture. But of course
the canal and the railroad occupy con
siderable strips and the artificial 'ake
which is being formed will food a large
part Of IT. Many other miles are ~
billv as not to he available for cultiVa-
tion: and still others are hopelessly
svampy. The area actually availahle'
therefore. for cultivation is insignificant
though il would be large enough 70 con-
tain sufficient population to cause me
evils which have been suggested. In
other words. the opening Of the zone to
agricultural settlement and exploitation
would do little good at best and might
at worst do much harm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-30
"CHhRITY."
= the Editor Of The Tribune

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Would you allow me line on
charity" especially as II is practised by
some people in this city and elsewhere?
refer 10 tho Ienten sewing classes organ
izsd 10 rev for THE poor" God help them
Ten women or so get together to make
garments for women and children inmates
OF various homes They meet once a week
for luncheon and n sew, and gossip. too.
for three hours In the seven meetings
each woman has made 60 five garments
probably i've dozen garments all told are
made To buy the same would not cost
$40 at most The luncheon costs each
hostess on an average s20-{2 a plate-totdl
cost, $40 for the seven notwithstanding
materials and many incidental expenses
we won't count For $40 or SO, each
woman subscribing 81 or 50, a goodlv sup
ply Of garments could be purchased, well
made ana cut and put together properly.
not the distorted, misshapen. badly sewed.
soiled lot that is usually pushed on the
institution Immediately after Lent.
Just to mention another case OF perverted
charity" a charitably inclined woman Of
my acquaintance gave away a very good
looking sealskin coat to poor woman who
earns maybe $50 "A month by sewing, and
the struggle the poor thing has TO live up
TO that scasliin coat IS hcartrendng She
would have offended the woman sorcly by
refusing the coat Why didn't the giyer
have the common sense 10 sell the coat?
\ dealer would gladly have given 800 for
II. for II is I'm splendid condition. \ good
warm. seryiceablc suit and dresses could he
bought for $50 and the other 50 set aside
lor future help. win women ever under.
stand the meaning II the word charity
ABNER DAVIS.
Nav York. March q. 1912
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-30
CONDEMNED BY HIS FRIENDS.

CONDEMNED BY HIS FRIENDS.
It is gratifying 10 find that our eS-
teemed nciGhbor "The World does not
approve the Underwood policy Of run
ming away from the findings OF the
Tariff Board. Mr.. Underwood sees that
the Tariff Board stands in the way or
a perpetuation Of the abuses Of the old
guesswork system Of tariff revision. he
cause its work will enable the public
to Scrutinize intelligently bills which
have hitherto been passed by Legislators
talking and voting in a fog. In order
In protect himself and his associates
against criticism based on authentic iii
formation Mr.. Underwood wants to dis
credit the Tariff Board and, if possible,
20 starve it to death.
such a policy is too BourboniSh for
THE World" which recognizes the
value Of the boards functions and ad-
mits that il has already opened the
way for large practical results Our
ncighbor believes that the public Is tired
Of seeing leaders like Mr. Underwood
pay l'iIlN~ w llil INV - li'''h''E' i''''''''
Of trying 10 secure such reductions as a
Republican Senate and n Republican
President. influenced by the findings Of
the Tariff Board. are willing tO approve.
Therefore The World condemns as
freely as The Tribune has done the tricky
attitude Of Mr.. Underwood, and declares
that "it Is no time for the Democrats
"Of the House 10 raise an issue Of or
''roncouS theory I'm the Tariff Board
enquiries. i'm order TO escape the ncc2s-
sity Of acting with the Republicans 10
abolish unnecessary duties.
If the Democrats I'm the House and
Senate were sincere in their profession
Of n desire 10 lower duties in the wOOllen
and cotton schedules. they would easily
find a way 10 cooperate with Repuhli-
cans who also favor reductions and thus
give the public some immediate relief.
But zeal in the public interest does not
appeal To Mr. Underwood as much as
does his desire to nurse the tariff issue
along as n Democratic asset 1t Is com
forting to know that even newspapers
Of his own party are alive To his disin-
genuous leadership and his programme
of legislative deadlock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-30
THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS,
From The Tribune Bureau.

Washington, March 29-The Austrian
Ambassador has as a guest until next
Wednesday Edwin V. Morgan, recently ap-
pointed Ambassador to Brazil.
Tie Brazilian Ambassador entertained
one of the most brilliant dinner parties Of
the season tonight, Edwin V. Morgan and
his host. the Austrian Ambassador, being
Of the number Mr. Da Cana other guests
were the British Ambassador and Mrs.
Bryce, the German Ambassador and Coun-
tess Won Bernstorff, the Italian Ambassador
and Marchioness Cusani the Russian AM
ba ssador and Nine. Bakhmetehf, the Post
master General, the Spanish Minister and
Sonora de Rano. Justice and Mrs. Holmes.
Senator and Mrs Wetmore, Senator and
Mrs. Rayncr, Senator du Pont, Represent
alive and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth, the
Assistant Secretary Of the Navy and Mrs.
Reekman Winthrop, Mrs. Robert w. Pat
terson. Mrs. Robert Mccormick, Mrs Rich
ard n. Townsend Mrs. Marshall Field,
Mrs John Rogers, Mrs Lloyd w Bowers,
Colonel and Mrs Thomas W. Symons,
Count de Chabanness. the Brazilian naval
attache and Nine Marques de Azevedo and
j. F.. Barros Pimentol, Brazilian second
secretary.
The JaIsnese Ambassador and NiScoun-
tess Chuda will give reception for the
Diplomatic corps early next month.
The German second secretary and Nine
Albert Kienlin entertained at dinner to-
night Nine Kienlin is suffering from an
attack of grip which may bar her from
social engagements for several days.
The counsellor of the German Embassy
and Nine Haniel Won Ilamhausen left here
to-day for New York and will sail to-mor-
row for England. going later 10 Germany
The counsellor OF the Brazilian Embassy
and Nine. de Lima . Silva are receiving the
sympathy of their friends on account of the
death Of their only child, a daughter seven
old
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-30
JUNGLE GUARD FOR CANAL
Goethals Wouldn I Leave Spot FOR tn'
Enemy to Congregate.

Washington. March 29-Chairman zoe,
halls of the Isthmian canal 'onm''S.e,
would drive Inhabitants from the
Canal Zone and let 1t grow up J""s,,
without clcarings sufficient TO permit
enemy to congrcgate or foe Of TINS -,
eminent to exist He suggested TINS ~.
70 the Senate Committee on Canals ana W
House Committee on Appropriations 'o''S.
AS means of safeguarding the cah"' P'''
erty AL
The.nrst ship will pass through the 80, -
I'm August or September, 1913, sa'd IN IT,.
Goethals. in talking to the Senate 'O"'
mlttee 49,, AZ
The colonel opposed the 'NempuO" ,Ss
coastwise vessels from canal tolls o"
ground that II would keep down inc ,st
nucs. and for the further reason 'ha' 10,
cities already had lower rates thah nv INV, =,
cities. lie said the bulk Of the hehe"s -
such an exemption would 80 TO 'he S''"
ship companies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-30
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.

From The Tribune Bureau
Washington. March 29.-TEr President a;
to-day's Cabinet meeting discussed the
MeNican revolution and laid before the
Cabinet resolutions and petitions urging III
government 10 intervene in the coal strike.
The White House confirmed the report
that one shipment Of arms was permitted to
mo sent into Mexico for the Madcro admin
istration and that another had been scn'
10 properly designated Americans, TO pro-
tect their homes and property. It was
made clear that tho United states reserve
the right to send arms into Mexico for this
purpose. and that under the proclamation
this country also made exception Of the
shipment Of dynamite into Mexico for the
use Of the mines.
President Taft to-day vetoed the joint
resolution providing for a commission to In
yestigate and report on the advisability "f
establishing n permanent manGuvre ground,
camp Of inspection and rife and artillery
ranges for troops near Admission. Ala.
Among tho White House callers were
Senators Cuberson, Curtis and Brown, Rep
r.sontatives Olmsted, Gambler, Morgan. Nc
Guire and Mcguire and eX-Representative
Tawney.
The President and Secretary Hilles went
for long walk this afternoon.
Mrs Taft occupied box at the Column
bia Theatre this afternoon 10 hear Aic'
Nelson and several singers from the BoS-
ton Opera Company i'm programme or
songs and a scene from opera With her
we're Mrs Nathaniel Francis Mrs. Hugh
Wallis. Mrs. Buckner VI Randolph and Mrs
A. Garrison McCllntock.
Miss Taft was Joined at the White House
this afternoon by four Of her girl friends,
who will remain over Sunday. Several
more guests will Join them al dinner to-
morrow night. In the party are Miss Jean
Sterling Miss Mary Morgan, Miss GLADYS
Jones and Miss Marjorie Thompson, all
Brvn Mawr students.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-30
PEOPLE and Social Incidents

twelfth birthday Of their daughter, rn,,.
' wood A number Of the children OF orre,,
stationed 1T Fort Myer. with others from
Washington. were taken to the cavalry drrI
and then enjoyed themselves at the him,
OF the chief Of staff and Mrs Wood.
Mrs. Amos a. Fries and Mrs William D.
stephens were hosts at large tea INF,
afternoon at the quarters 81 Major and
Mrs. Fries AT Washington Barracks. IN
honor Of MISS Barbara stephens The pos,
band played at the reception. Mss Steph.
ems. who is a Wellesley student, is m,
guest Of her parents. Representative and
Mrs. Stephens, Of California, for the Easter
vacation.
Mrs. r. De witt Talmage and Miss Re-
hecca Collier will 90 to New York to-mor.
row for a fortnight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-30
PROF. PEABODY QUITS HARVARD
With Professor Searle He Resigns from
University Faculty.

Cambridge. Mass, March %.-Prot'SsorS
rr,rc,s Greenwood Peabody and Arthur
searle. two of the Oldest professors ]" po'"t
OF service in Harvard University ''"u'''u
their designations to-day
Professor Peabody has been ''''"er
in the Divinity school for thirty-t"o yea
professor Scarle has been connected WIN
Harvard for more than forty years ana
FOR a quarter Of century has been Phi'''PS
rrofessor Of astronomy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-30
CAMBRIA PRISONER RELEASED.

yttcrho. March cat the trial OF the
car,arrists to-day Nincenzo Am'roS'' VINO
a. Wa alleged. WAS at Bagn"li W'''n '"'
ramorrisrs passed scuteno" OF d''to ',
Gsroaro Cuo,olo and his WIFE. Was released
rron prison ON the ground ma no nS ma,
..,,ct 6,c years and had been punished
-uai,tonti, for his I9rt tn me yllln,. w. w.
utn,,s III rnriyn iifano, better known a.
,',-rI,,ops " The alleged head Of the tamot-
rlsts, Is stlll proceeding.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-30

Words are often compelled to do hard
work by a constituencies taskmaster
But when an orator in the State Senate
speaks of the strong. statesmanlike ad-
minstration" of Governor Dix the limit
Of endurance is reached. The Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Noca-
bes ought to apply for an Indictment
against Senator Simon Legree Wagner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-30

The attitude and conduct of the Brit
ish House Of Lords afford an object les
son In Parliamentary relationships. In
one of the great crises Of the Kingdom
the Upper House counts for nothihg anu
the chamber which contains majority
OF the commanding statesmen OF the
country exerts no practical influence on
the course Of affairs.