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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-22
PASSING OF THE U. D. G.
Correspondent Says 1t Is Doomed by
Its Own Lack Of Patriotism.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: As result OF some OF their ex-
traordinary doings at their national con-
vention, held in Washington recently, the
United Daughters Of the Confederacy are
hopelessly divided. The death knell OF
this organization is thus sounded, and, as
II has never had the backing OF the United
Confederate Veterans, nor OF the loyal and
progressive citizens OF the new South, the
bitter split in the United Daughters OF the
Confederacy ranks is hailed everywhere rs
marking the dawn OF a new era In the
history of our reunited country.
As guests OF the patriotic citizens OF
Washington. who In a thousand ways
made their Southern neighbors cordially
welcome and doubly comfortable, the ma
jorty OF this society insisted on reyers-
Ing the programme for decorating the
capital city with American flags and the
national tricolors \ motion prevailed
that the stars and bars-the emblem of
slavery. secession. treason and bitterness
should be used for decorations through
out the city.
As the daughters" were invited guests
from resenting the insult. In their mag
nanImity they swallowed their righteous
wrath. relying on the patriotism and good
sence OF the great American people ulu-
mately to right this grave offence OF the
United Daughters OF the Confederacy.
The Daughters Of the American Revolu-
ton gratu!tously provided convention
hall for the exclusive use Of the United
Daughters Of the Confederacy during their
stay in Washington II was originally
planned 10 decorate the hall with the ma
tlonal colors, but by a close test vote a
motion prevailed that the flags Of the lost
cause.-The stars and bars-should alone
be used As guests OF the Daughters OF
the American Revolution this insult went
unpunished. hut II was nobly resented By
many progressive and patriotic members
Of the United Daughters OF the Confed-
eracy.
on the evening OF their open meeting,
when the President, as their guest, was 70
speak 10 the delegates. woman presented
a large silk emblem OF the lost cause 10
the United Daughters OF the Confederacy,
and waved II above the head OF the presi-
dent Of the United states az he sat. un-
smiling and unas-entins. on the platform
beside her soon after this exhibition the
rebel yell" was given by women I'm the
audience.
All praise 10 the United Confederate
Veterans for having at all times dis
avowed the narrow principles and objects
Of their Southern sisters
J. W COGARN.
Mount Vernon, " Y, Dec IL? 1912
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-22
THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.

Negotiations at London for peace in
the Balkans did not make rapid prog
ress last week. chiefly because of the
unreadiness Of Turkey. The tactics
which have been pursued by the Porte
are quite characteristic OF that govern
ment, and their Importance is proba-
bly, not formidable. save IN the cOntin-
gency Of cooperation in them by some
! other power. II has been limited that
such Is the case, and that Austria
Hungary is secretly encouraging Tur-
key TO be obstreperous in order to
assure the failure Of the negotiations
and the renewal Of the war in circum-
stances which will give Austria-Hun-
gary a pretext for Intervening and de-
spelling Servia There does not appear
to be sufficient ground for crediting
such an assumption
Perhaps the most hopeful feature OF
the situation is the cooperation which
the great powers are giving, with
their ambassadorlal conferences. which
practically amount to congress of
Europe cOncuTently with the peace
negotiations. The conclusions reached
by the powers must have much influ-
ence upon the negotiations between
Turkey and the allies, and IT must
make for peace, though not altogether
on terms pleasing 10 all the allies. 1t
seems to be made plain that the pow
ers will not support Servia's demand
for a territorial outlet to the sea. and
the latest report Is that Servia will per-
force content herself with CONNER
cial outlet on the Adriatic, reached by
an international railroad. 1t is easy
to sympathize with the gallant little
kingdom which has been the pioneer
in the long struggle for Balkan eman-
cipation from Turkish rule. AS we
have hitherto pointed out, she Is en-
titled to the northern part Of Albania
on historic grounds and by title OF
conquest. But it is perfectly certain
that she could not maintain that right
against Austro-H Hungarian opposition
without the active support Of some Of
the great powers, and it now seems
sure that such support will not be
given In such circumstances she
seems TO have no choice but to submit
There are many who will regard that
as a triumph of oppression and injus-
tice But before the alternative Of thus
denying the moral rights and thwarting
the legitimate aspirations of one small
state, or plunging several great powers
and perhaps whole continent into
war. there is reason for hesitation.
Those who are most aggrieved at what
they regard as wrong done TO Servia
may perhaps console themselves with
the reflection that the Balkan problem
is by no means settled yet and that
there looms large and ominous a prob
ability Of a visitation Of Nemesis for
whatever is done i'll. The erection of
Albania into an autonomous state can
scarcely he anything more than "A stor-
ing up Of wrath against II day Of wrath.
Self-governmcnt 10y Arnaut brigands
will be u spectacle for the world to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-22
THE NEW PENNSYLVANIA.

The formidable proportions ana ar
mament of the new battleship Pennsyl-
vania. for the construction OF which
bids are about 10 be invited. may he
estimated from brief comparison with
some other vessels The New York and
the Texas are of 270O0 tons each. and
the Oklahoma and the Nevada will be
Of 1900. while the Pennsylvania VIII
be Of 81 400. The Oklahoma aud the
Nevada will be go feet long. and the
Pennsylvania COO. The four vessels
named carry. or will carry, ten l4-inch
guns apiece. and the Pennsylvania will
carry twelve We may add that the
largest ships built or building In the
British navy are Of 5000 tons and
carry each ten 13.5-lnch guns. The
German navy has nothing above 22,ooO
tons and twelve Pinch guns, and those
figures represent practically the limit
thus far OF the other navies Of the
world The Pennsylvania will there
fore have q considerable margin of SUI
periOrity in size and strength over any
other ship in the world.
- The name Of the new ship will be ap-
prOpriate Ii has been borne hitherto
by only two ships Of our navy. The
first was the greatest Of all our old
sailing ships. She was begun In 1S22
and was launched In 1887. She was Of
3.241 tons and carried 100 guns, where
as the New York. built al about the
same time, was Of only 1888 tons and
"A guns, and the famous Constitution,
Constellation. Chesapeake, Macedonian
and others were less than half the size
of the Pennsylvania. These latter were
in fact mere frigates. while the Penn
sylvania was true line Of battle ship.
Unfortunately. the great vessel was
never permitted TO do service worthy
Of her rank. At the outbreak Of our
Civil War she was already obsolete,
and she was among the vessels which
were destroyed In the burning Of the
navy yard at Norfolk. The second ship
OF the name Is the fine armOred cruiser
now in commission. which was launched
in 1903 and was finished i'm 1909. She
Is of 1880 tons and carries four S-incll
guns. and OF course Is not in the same
class as the mighty floating fortress 10
which she will have to surrender her
name
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-22
A Tired Man Is Sick of Trust Bust
ing and It's Attendant Turmoil

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: At this time OF tremendous agita-
ton concerning the high priced govern
ment investigating committees, which ac-
oomplish nothing. but stir up strife, / do
not believe there is a single person con-
nected with them or with the government
who would not like TO he IN Mr.. Morgan's
shoes or occupy the position held by Mr..
Rockefeller.
Does any one suppose for a moment
that tie disintegrated parts OF the former
so-called "oil trust will work individu-
ally? No a thousand times. no, They
will work I'm harmony. Does any one
suppose that the subdivisions of the
former tobacco trust" will be run In an
independent manner? Again, | say. no!
They will all work for the parent COM
pany.
The oil maGnates have made millions
by the dissolution. and the holders OF
Tobacco shares are richer. thanks 10
these high priced Investigations. am
not a financial magnate. nor in fact do
hold any high position In the world or
finance but | am heartily sick of all this
business agitation. and Judging from the
last election. a good many men agree with
me as to this trust busting business.
which was started by the Bull Moose
leader and has been so thoroughly car
ried on by his successor In office.
Let us hope that Mr.. Wilson may see
that the business OF this country needs a
rest. Let us have peace! +. II. l..
New York, Dec. 20, 1872
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-22

and toy soldiers OF all kinds were less pop
ular than in previous years. American
soldiers and sailors In wood, metai anu
paper" he continued, have always oeeii
good sellers, and We usually find SAFE iol
German, French and English Also pu'
this year there has been much call io'
Turkish, Greek and Bulgarian SOLDIERS
and for Chinese and Japanese. But there
are none to he had, and on that score we
can please the peace people-we sell only
peaceful toy soldiers"
Suffragette-If you came TO our meet
ings you'd hear some plain Things. M
Male Thing-Ah. And see en- ho
doubti-London Opinion.
Berlin recently opened its first crefna-
torium. The building Is the second VI
its kind in Prussia, and its predecessor
was completed only a couple Of months
ago. As a matter OF fact cremation Is
thought to be a questionable proceeding
by a large part OF the population, as the
regulations as to the formalites eNhcleu
before permission for cremation ciearS
testify. In Prussia a man may De cree
mated only II he states 1t as MS en-
phatic wish in his will. or when ne Signs
a separate statement attested by cohn-
missioner OF oaths. The first crematioi'
I'm the Berlin crematorlum took place las.
week. and the occasion was taken to point
out in the press that incineration Is
cheap and becoming ceremony. The Zee
Is sl2 80. and the cost OF a shelf for the
urn is only IS. which Is much cheaper
than the rental Of grave In any pubic
cemetery.
Mother-What kind Of pain is H. oar
ling7 ,,,,,
jaggy edges.-Punch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-22
THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS.
rFron The Tribune BureauI

From The Tribune Bureau
Washington. Dec. H.-The French AM
bassador and Nine Jusserand entertained
the British Ambassador and Mrs. Bryce
at dinner tonight, having as other guests
the Secretary Of War and Mrs Stimson,
Justice and Mrs Oliver Wendell Holmes,
Senator Lodge, Senator and Mrs. Root.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry White. Mr.. AMI Mrs.
Chandler Hale, Mr.. and Mrs Chandler
Anderson. the British naval attach6 and
Mrs. Heathcote s. Grant. Hrs. l.. II. c.
Slater Miss Louise RackemHnn. Niscount
BenoIst day. French naval attache, and
the French second secretary and Nine.
l.. de LouUaaye.
Countess Won Bernstorff. wife Of thu
German Ambassador. who has been Sc
riously Ill at the embassy, was said 10 he
much better to-day
Sehor Don Juan Riano. the Spanish Min
lister, has gone to New York 70 remain
for several days with the Marquis dc IA
Vega-Inclan. who arrived in that city on
Monday evening from Europe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-22
WARNING TO MEXICO.

There is no occasion for regarding
with alarm the announcement that
note is to be sent by our government
10 that Of Mexico concerning the re-
orettable continuance Of disturbances
in that country and the consequent
iniurv TO American interests. There Is
M thought Of an "ultimatum" or or
intervention. There is no prospect or
any breach Of friendship or diplomatic
relations with our southern neighbOr.
But it seems not only appropriate but
necessary to emphasize the requests
which have hitherto been made for
the more adequate protection Of Amer
lean lives and property in Mexico. and
to urge upon the Mexican government
the desirability Of putting a speedy
and complete end to the rebellious
movements which threaten to become
chronic.
The former request is surely reason
able The American interests In Next
co were established there largely at
Nexico's desire. always with her as
sent and approval, and on the whole
10 her very great advantage and profit
probably greater profit for Mexico
than for the Americans who have con-
tributed so much TO the development of
that country. Certainly we are entitled
TO expect Mexico TO give those interests
better protection than they have been
cnioyjng for the last year or two. Nor
IS the other consideration less peril
nenf. For her own sake Mexico needs
10 stop these insurrectionary and revo-
Iutionary movements at the earliest
possible moment The longer they 90
on. the more formidable they will be-
come and the more difficult 1t will be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-22
THE GUARD PAY BILL.

The National Guard having passed
through the various stages from abso-
lutte independence. with picnic and
holiday parades and target practice eI-
cursions as the main objects. 10 state
organization maintained, housed and
serve. which has discarded distinctive
uniforms and tinsel for the service
suggesting khaki and lived down the
once firmly seated prejudices Of the
professional soldier TO the extent that
comradeship has been established
this later day National Guard is APP
preaching new era which, when
reached, will further change the char
acter Of our citizen sOldlery.
BY the provisions Of Il bill now be-
fore Congress the members of the
National Guard are TO receive pay for
their services. The first step in that
direction was made two years ago,
when, according to the author Of the
bill, 1t became apparent that "the in
creased efficiency required would ne.
"cessltate larger amount Of add
"tional work on the part Of National
"Guardsmen." The proposed measure
was changed, rewritten and again
amended, and In its present form has
received the approval of great ma
jority Of the officers and enlisted men
Of the Guard throughout the country,
many Of whom are active In advo-
eating its speedy adoption. The bill
proposes that officers shall receive. ac-
cording to their rank, from ) to 20 per
cent Of the pay allowed to similarly
ranking officers Of the regular army
when on duty and that enlisted men
who shall have attended twenty drills
in the year shall receive pay for such
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-22
TRIBUNE CARTOON PRAISED.

TO the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir | wish to thank The Tribune for
the best caricature published in New York
since the time OF Thomas Mast, "Gulliver
Before the billi-pujoans," In to-day's
paper. The Congressional committee and
their ptttifogger. II they have any sense Of
the absurdity Of their position before the
country, must feel glow Of shame as
CULVER" gives his honest replies TO
their pin pricks. Such a picture II a
great relief from the portraits Of crimi-
nails and divorced women with which
many papers insult their readers and Is
an Item OF news that Is well worth its
space. I read The Tribune fifty years
before It became an illustrated journal.
and though its great editors pass away
the succession is well kept up.
CHARLES AUGUSTUS STODDARD.
New York. Dec 90, 1912.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-22
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
From The Tribune Bureau

from Tho Tribune Bureau.l
Washington, Dec. 2l.-Invitations were
issued to-day for the first state reception
OF the season. in honor Of the diplomats
al $50 o'clock on January 3.
Mrs. Thomas *. Laughlin. sister Of Mrs
Taft will remain at the White House
during the Christmas holidays. while the
President and Mrs. TAFT are absent.
Miss Taft spent the day in Baltimore
and this evening was Joined at the White
House by her elder brother. Robert Taft
a student at the Harvard Law School.
John NJ Even. of Chicago, arrived to-
day and will be one OF large house
party OF students who Will remain at tho
White House for the Christmas week
dance.
Miss Taft and her bother were the
guests at dinner tonight Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles c. Glover.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-22

attendance. But in order 10 receive
this pay officers must prove them'
selves capable for service under regu-
lations provided by the Secretary OF
War after conference with the
militia board. and enlisted men must
be members Of organizations mt LOT
field service"
A further change affecting the con-
tract between the federal government
and the Organiza tons as provided III
the Dick bill Is contemplated. AT pres
cnt the President has the right to or
der the National Guard to any part OF
the United States 10 repel INVASION
suppress insurrection or enforce the
laws of the United States; but he mas
no power to order 1t beyond the terri
torlaI limits of the country. The new
bill provides that any organization ac-
cpptinc pay or which has qualified FOR
nav NAV be ordered To any part OF the
world by the President in time OF war;
and that members who at such times
do not respond may be apprehended as
deserters.
The National Guard Association OF
America has approved the proposed
measure. and guardsmen In all parts
of the country seem to be willing that
the radical change. which VIII mean
an expenditure to the government OF
about S9.OOO.OO0 a year, shouiu oe
made. But there are many men VINO
still look upon their regiment or their
company as their club and on the ar
morv as their clubhouse. especially In
New York City. who regret that the
last barrier by which the citizen sol,
der is separated from the professional
should be removed. and some OF whom
think that the change may impair the
enthusiasm Of men whose services
have brought the Guard OF the State OF
New York TO its present high STANDING
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-22

stare at with little satisfaction. The
establishment of it will be an advance
invitation to intervention and an incite'
ment to endless intrigue before IN
tervention 10 determine in the hands
Of which power the brigand state is 10
he puppet. We have reached the be-
ginning of the end Of the Balkan PROB
lem, but it is merely the beginning; and
between it and the actual end the dis
lance may he great and the conflicts
rude and strenuous.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-22
IN WASHINGTON SOCIETY
IRON The Tribune Bureau.


Washington, Dec 2i.-Mr. and MIS-.
Charles c. Glover gave one of the largest
dinner parties of the week at their house
in X street, tonight, having as guests
Miss Taft. Rotert Taft, c. c. Glover,
jr, John W. Even, Of Chicago, and other
young folk.
The first hop Of the season at the
navy yard tonight took all Of the young
folk OF society to that place.
Mr.. and Mrs. WaEstan. MIR. and Mrs.
Alexander Bache Pratt, MISS Sue Ores
ser. Miss Angelica Brown. Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Phipps. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Cod
ington. Mr.. and Mrs Irving Brokaw. Miss
Margaret Andrews and Miss Julia Rob
bins. who were among the forty CUES =
who came from New York last evening 70
attend the ball given by Mr.. and Mrs.
Edison Bradley, returned to New York
to-day.
Nr. and Mrs Theodore Shuey intro
duced their daughter Miss Dorothy
shuey. 10 society at tea this afternoon
and later entertained the assistants at
supper. Mrs. Bonney, Of New York.
daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. Shuey assisted
during the reception. as did also Miss
Dent, OF New York: Mrs. Sutherland
Mrs George NJ. Sternberg, Miss Flora
Wilson, Mrs. Bennett. Mrs. Hughes, Miss
Carrie Lee Chamberlain, Miss Jeanette
Ayres. Miss Calvo. Miss Fisher, Miss Al
media Barr. Mrs. Lester A. Barr and Mrs.
Wallace Hanger. With the Younger as
sistants for the reception Mr.. and Mrs.
Shuey took their daughter 10 the danss
at the navy yard
Colonel and Mrs Langi.t entertained
guests at dinner tonight, ard hundred
and more guests were enter aimed at the
Chevy Chase Club where Dutch treat
dinner parties obtained and tancing lasted
Until midnight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-22
IN THE BERkSHiRES.
[By Telegraph to The Tribune.

BY IeiegTapn 10 lnt liioof'fi
Lenox, Dec. 2.-There VIII be lalse
house parties for the Christmas and New
Years holidays. Mrs. J. trederloA
Schenck Mr. and Mira William g. W
good Field. Mr. and Mrs Samuel frolh-
ingham and DR.. and Mrs. b. Ausu"
Cheney will entertain friends. Malcolm
ID. Sloane. who is coming to Lenox VII"
a party OF friends. will bring an orcheslia
TO play for entertainments which he WIN
give at the Lenox Club house. These az
fairs include a dance on New Years eve.
Major and Mrs. Charles 8. BROKER anu
Alton Farrell will arrive on Monday 10
mass ten days with DIR. and Mrs. b. Aus
tin Cheney.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles 8. Meiich a'a
Miss Marion Mellen arrived tonight o.
their country place in Stcckbridge' wh''.
were their sons, Amory and KayHonN
Nellen. and their daughter. Miss Gather
inc T.. Mellen. Mrs. John II. Lvlnss.o"
viii he a guest of Mr.. and Mrs Mene"
for the holidays.
Mrs. Alexander sedgwick entertaineu
at tea this afternoon. Mr.. and Mrs seas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-22
AT NEWPORT.
[By Telegraph to The Tribune

BY Telegraph 70 The Trfbune
Newport. Dec. 2l.-Sidney J. Co'ford,
jr. and Dudley Morgan have returned 10
New York after brief visits here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence J.. Gillespie are
at the Muenchinger King cottage for tie
week end
c. r. Spencer. OF New York, Is guest
OF Mr. and Mrs. +. j. Oakley Rhlne-
lander at the La Forge cottage.
Rear Admiral Cameron MGR. WINSTON
joined his family to-day for the week ehd
Mrs. John Nicholas Brown gave
luncheon to-day, and Mrs William V
Pratt gave dinner tonight.
MIR. and Mrs NJ. NJ. Van Bueren a'7
entertaining a house party over Ch'iS'
mas at Sunny Field Farm.
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PeoDIe and Social Incidents

Miss Margaret wagstaf, Miss Mary
Brooks and Miss Louise Chappell will
appear in the cast The Junior League
is composed Of the debutMtes OF the sea-
son. The president this year is Miss
Pauline Clarkson. Miss Julia Edey is
treasurer. Miss Margafet Trevor secre-
tary and Miss Margaret Overton assist
ant secretary.
Sherry's will be the scene OF fancy
dress ball for the benefit Ct the Lying-in
Hospital on January 9. Mrs. William
Pierson Hamilton, Mrs. Austen Gray, Mrs.
Frederick NJ. Davies and Mrs. Arthur
Iselin are among those In charge of the
affair.
Miss Grace Eginton. daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs John w. Eginton was married
at noon yesterday to John Auchincloss
son of Henry B. Auchlnclos. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. NJ A.
Taylor at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
Eginton, No. $50 West seth street. which
was decorated with white roses and
palms. The bride. who was ven away
by her father. was In govT of white
satin and chiffon, with which she wore
tulle veil fastened with ora lge bios
SONS. and carried a bonque If white
orchids and liles-of-the-valley She had
no attendants. Henry A. Cbigste was
best man. There were no ush r.. Only
members OF the immediate fai, lis were
present at the ceremony, Nhie was fol-
lowd by a wedding breakfast.