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New-York tribune., 1912-01-03
PARK SYSTEM REORGANIzED
Mr.. La Roche Says He Has Sue.
ceeded; Others Doubt Him.

When Louis r La Roche. formerly Of
the Finance Department, went To the Park
Department last November he said no
airy /, 1912. Yesterday Mr.. La Roche said
he had kept his word. The department, he
declared, was Completely reorganized."
Previous TO Mr.. La Roches appearance
as the right hand man OF Commissioner
Stoyer Raymond B. Fosdck, Commissioner
of Accounts, had attempted for many
months to reorganize the Park Department.
When Commissioner Fosdick heard yes
terday that Mr.. la Roche had perfected
his rejuvenation along scientific lines he
said:
God bless Mr. La Roche Has he reor-
ganized the labor force too?"
Commissioner Fosdick said he would have
to take Mr.. La Roche's word for II, be-
cause he had not been In touch" with
Commissioner stover's department for
many months.
II was learned yesterday that since Com
missioner Fosdick had said In November
that-he washed his hands OF the whole
outfit" referring TO the Park Department
the two department heads have not been
near each other
According to Mr.. La Roche, the Park
Department now "dovetails' with the
system i'm vogue In the Finance Depart
ment, and he has also made 1t possible to
keep the laboring force we'll In hand.
Some of the Park Department officials do
not agree with Mr.. La Roche.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-03
CONGRESS BACK TO-DAY
Long and Busy Session Expected
Tariff Bills First.

Washington, Jan. "A busy session is
in prospect for Congress when 1t recon-
venes tomorrow after the holiday recess.
The deliberations may run we'll into the
summer, without halt even for the Presi-
Dental nominating conventions.
Tariff legislation is expected as soon as
the Ways and Means Committee can send
out the revised schedules. The iron and
steel schedule probably will come first,
and is expected within ten days.
Representative Underwood, chairman of
the Ways and Means Committee. has ex-
pressed the hope that Congress can CON-
plete it's work in June in time for the con-
ventions. but there are many who serious
iy doubt IL when they contemplate all
that is scheduled to be done and the de-
lays that will be encountered.
Mr.. Underwood returned to his office to-
day almost recovered from his illness. He
has called meeting of the Democratic
members of the Ways and Means Com
rhittee for tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-03
THE PROTESTS AGAINST JUDGE
HOOK

THE PROTESTS AGAINST JUDGE
NOOK.
The protests that have been made by
certain Western states against President
Taft's consideration of Judge Hook 5
name for the Supreme Court vacancy
reveal the strong feeling that exists in
that part of the country about the Min
nesota rate decision, Just as did the
sudden show Of passion by the Gov-
ernors' conference last summer. Judge
Hooks offence. III the Western eyes, Is
the same as that which led the Gov
ernurs in Incorporate language 10 de
nOunce the tyranny Of the federal bench
and 10 name a committee to 90 to WASH
ington and Empress" the Supreme Court.
1t is impossible to sympathize with the
state of mind or with the intensity of
these new states rights advocates. Moth
ing is more needed than system in the
regulation of railroads. Their control
by two independent authorities or sets
of authorities showing little co-opera-
tion but often jealousy, OH the contrary,
is injurious to the real interests Of the
country. The decision in which Judge
Hook cOncurred opened the way to 4
sensible solution of the present Cifti-
culties 1t was probably sound law.
moreover. for it is not to be supposed
that when the states surrendered to Con
gress the authority to regulate inter
state commerce they reserved the right
to hamper and interfere with that rcgu-
latiOn under the guise Of regulating com
merce within their own borders. The
Supreme Court has since rendered Ge-
cision which has by many been interpret
ed rs indicating that when ii takes up
the Minnesota rate case it will sustain
the view Of Judge Hook and his asSOci-
ateS.
Perhaps such controversy over the
consideration Of a judges name for pro
motion would be avoided If the custom
prevailed of Judges refraining from sit
ting on appeals from their own decisions.
Judge Van Devanter sat on the appeal
from his own decision in the Standard
Oil ease. and IT made no difference. II Is
not unlikely that if Judge Hook should
be appointed and should sit on the appeal
from his own decision It would likewise
make no difference. But the prospect
naturally arouses opposition and the Gus
tom, if it continues to prevail, Will make
difficult the promotion of judges who
have sat recently in great cases which
are to come I'M on aDDeal for inevitably
judges Of independence and force will
displease some interests by the position
they have taken in lower courts, and 1t
would he unfortunate if what some
would regard as disqualification In one
case should bar the country from secur-
ing the service Of an especially able
Judge on the Supreme bench.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-03
PROPER USE OF sAccHARINE

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: The statement that saccharine has a
markedly evil effect on the stomach" Is
not very scientific or convincing. Would
It not be a good thing II the vast quanti-
ties OF confectionery consumed by the
young were combination Of some staple.
nutritious food product with this wonderful
product OF the laboratory, instead OF being
almost clear sugar, which holds second
airy and perhaps equvocal place among ar
ticles Of diet? The discovery Of saccharine
may prove 10 be of tremendous value in
the promotion m health and longevity. For
example, the addition OF a minute particle
Of saccharine TO evaporated milk Favored
and kept on ice, converts the prescribed
nnonotonous and repulsive diet Of the tu-
berculous to candy and sweetmeats, en-
Elements which never yet cloyed the
human palate. A. r. JUDSON, ~ u.
New York. Jan. l. 1917
New-York tribune., 1912-01-03
THE CABIN EFT.
1rom N Trlbune Ruroau.


Washington. Jan. Mrs. MacVeagh has
as her house guest Mrs. Fisk Warren, of
Boston, who arrived this morning She
will assist Mrs. MacVeagh at the latter $
first Wednesday reception. tomorrow after
noon. Miss Carver, of Chicago, also a
guest at the MacVeagh home, will assist
her hostess.
The Secretary OF War and Mrs. Stimson
have returned from New York, where they
spent the holidays. Mrs. Stimson is I'm
deep mourning for her mother and will not
take any part I'm social affairs this season,
but will be Joined later by her niece, Miss
Gamble. The Secretary appeared with tho
members of the Cabinet in the Blue Room
at the White House yesterday for time,
but Will take no official part in society.
Mrs. Knox Will be at home tomorrow
and will have with her her newest daugh-
ter-in-law, Mrs. Hugh s. Knox, formerly
Miss Katherine McCook. of New York. who
arrived with Mr.. Knox I'm time for the re-
ception at the White House yesterday. Al
though Mrs. Hugh Knox is already well
known in Washington society, this will be
her debut as member OF the official circle.
Mrs. Walter l.. Fisher, Mrs. George Won
L. Meyer and Mrs. Charles Nagel will hold
receptions tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-03

sprinkled over its fair expanse TO start
national epidemic, for between one
half and two-thirds of all steerage
passengers arriving at this port pass
through the city and state TO other
Jurisdictions. Yet the protection
against such contingency under the
present system is left to the ramllca-
tions of local politics.
II happens that The federal govern
ment already possesses in the Marine
Hospital Service practically all the ma
chinery necessary for a national quar-
antine administration embracing every
port. The law, too, is such that little
or no legislation would be needed 10
effect q transfer. Moreover this par
ticular branch Of the administration OF
the Treasury Department has mace an
enviable reputation for efficiency ana
for the high grade of its personnel, de-
veloped by an almost complete ab-
sence of politics and long prevalent
system Of promotion according to merit.
1t has fairly won the confidence of the
people
Dr. Doty himself and every one OF
the members of his consulting board,
which includes DR.. Polk. are In. favor
of the change according to good au-
thority. To transfer an Office of the
utmost importance not alone to the
United States but to the whole OF
North America, one which requires a
carefully trained expert with high
sense of civic duty and responsibility
for its administration, from the iuris-
diction of 14th Street TO that OF the
specialists at the head of the Marine
Hospital Service would be change so
likely at this time to produce fortunate
results that it is at least worthy of the
most earnest consideration.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-03
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
IFrom The Tribune RureauI

Washington. Jan. 2.-The executive Offices
were generally deserted to-day. The Presl-
dent remained in his private study in the
White House proper, debating his effl-
cheney and economy message TO Assistant
Secretary Forster. Secretary Hilles went
to oxford, Md, 10 visit a school he at
tended when a boy, and Ithe engagement
book for the day was blank.
The President, Mrs. Taft and Major Butt
took long automobile ride late this after
noon.
Miss Edith Percy Morgan, Of New York.
who has been a guest at the White House,
went home to-day. Robert Taft and his
college friends, who have also been at the
White House for the Christmas festivities,
returned to-day to Harvard Law School.
They are John G. Townsend, Stanhope
Bayne Jones and Walter Logan, of New
York. and Frederick Eckstein, of Cincin-
natl, whose mother is personal friend of
Mrs. Taft and spends much time with her
at the White House
New-York tribune., 1912-01-03
PANAMA INQUIRY PLANNED
House Democrats Keep Up Eaas
for Campaign Material.
IFrom The Tribune Buresu.I

Washington. Jan. with the Panama
Canal nearing completion, the Democrats
of the House, led by Representative
Rainey, of Illinois, are preparing to begin
an Investigation OF tho acquisition Of the
canal strip and the administration Of the
zone since tie epochal project was un.
dertaken. The Foreign Affairs COMMITTEES
viii take up tomorrow the Rainey resou-
tion demanding this belated inquiry.
The announcement OF another conteni-
plated investigation by the Democratic
House causes scarcely ripple of excite
lnent at the Capitol these days. The In
yestigating spirit is rampant, and, since
there Is still money enough I'm the Treasury
to defray the growing expenses OF the
House inquisitions the fever probably VIII
remain unabated until the Democracy IL
thrown out OF power by a long suffering
public.
Ii is understood that the Foreign Affairs
Committee will report favorably the
Rainey resolution. For several years Il
has been the custom OF the Illinois Dem
ocrats to rise upon the foor and denoupee
the acquisition of the Panama Canal and
all InOSe III any NASt WIZ
The preamble OF The resolution recites thar
a former President asserts that he took
the canal strip before Congress acted. TINS
so aroused Mr.. Rainey that he makes u
count No. in the general indictment
against those responsible for the incepuoh
OF the greatest engineering feat OF modern
times. He demands searching prooe o.
the acquisition Of the canal strip, wah.'
TO know why Colombia was so badly ueat
ed, and also requests a full account"e
of the administration OF the Canal 1on0
since the first shovel OF dirt was tnrowp
The Democrats expect, of course,
make political capital out OF this invesuss
ton. which was the object in staru's
other inquiries that have Jailed misefapr
to work out as intended. AS succeea'.s
investigations are authorized Demoere,.
hopes rise that somewhere there may
found something that will throw suspie's
OIL this or previous administrations VIZ
will aid in the campaign OF lsi2
New-York tribune., 1912-01-03
FEDERAL QUARANTJSE CONTROL

FEDERAL QUARANTINE CONTROL.
4 number of New York physicians,
under the lead of Or. William N.-Polk,
president of the Academy Of Medicine,
are promoting q movement TO have the
surgeon general Of the Marine Hos
pital Service take completely under his
Jurisdiction the administration Of quar-
antine and all health regulation at this
port. In seeking TO supplant, for politi-
cal reasons. a quarantine administrator
whose sixteen years of service have
safeguarded the entire country from
the importation of epidemics Governor
Dix has greatly strengthened this
movement
IT IS one Of the curious inconsistent
cies Of public administration i'm this
country that the Marine Hospital Ser
vice should, in providing a national
quarantine administration, except from
its immediate jurisdiction Boston, Phil
adelpbia and New York. the three great
immigrant gateways. And yet cholera,
the plague, smallpox and yellow fever
almost invariably come over in the
steerage. On the other hand, immlgra-
ton itself is regulated entirely by the
federal government, although it is OBJ
viously as important 10 the country at
large that no contagious disease be i'm
norted as that no undesirable aliens
make a permanent landing. So long as
DR.. Doty, with the Backing of the state
government, stood guard here against
fhe invasion of transatlantic pests
necessity for unified system Of hand
ling diseased immigrants was little ap-
preciated. But now that his tenure OF
office seems doubtful, to say the least,
and the immediate welfare Of the en-
fire nation Is shown TO be at the mercy
cf state executive responsible to a
very small percentage Of the country :
populatloD, the injustice and the Dan
ger of the situation become clearly ap
parent. Governor Dix may and he may
not appoint successor to Or. Doty who
win measure up to DR.. Doty's stand
ard In any event local--that Is, state
politics Will undoubtedly dictate the
appo!ntment, since no other than the
nolitical explanation Of the attack on
DIR. Doty seems credible.
In petitoning the Governor to reap
point DIR. Doty, some Of the most emil
nent physicians of this city have al
ready pointed out the probability that
next summer the danger of a cholera
invasion from the Mediterranean VIII
be greater than it was during last
summer. when DR.. Doty's defensive
measures proved 50 successful. WIN
any but the strictest quarantine ad-
mipis.ration here in New York at that
time the country may expect several
s.fploads OF infected immigrants 10 oe
New-York tribune., 1912-01-03
IN WASHINGTON SOCIETY.
[Ftom The Tribune Bureau.


washington, Jan. Miss Taft and her
cousin. Miss Harriet Anderson, who ar
rived at the White House yesterday for a
midwinter visit, were among the guests at
the dinner given this evening by Senator
du Pont. OF Delaware, and his daughter
Mrs Crowninshield for Miss Mary South
erland and her fiance, Louis Bacon, Of
Boston. who will be married tomorrow.
The Vice President and Mrs. Sherman
returned to-day from Utica, where they
spent the holidays with their sons and
daughters-in-law.
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Richardson
Glover entertained a company OF sixty
Young people at a dance this evening for
their younger daughter. Miss Beatrice
Clover. who Will return TO school at
Catonsville. Md on Thursday. The young
people were received by the young hostess 5
older sister, Miss Eudora Glover. as Mrs.
Glover has not sufficiently recovered from
a severe Illness TO undertake any social
duties. Among the guests was Charles
Taft. -
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nelson Page enter
tanned this afternoon at large musical,
followed by tea This was the first of the
series OF entertainments which Mr.. and
Mrs. Page will give during the season.
The American Minister 70 the Argentine
Republic and Mrs John ". Garrett, for
merly Miss Warder, who have been visit
ing Mrs. CARROTS mother in Washington
and Mr.. CARROTS mother In Baltimore,
left here yesterday for New York. previous
to sailing for Mr.. CARROTS now post Of
duty.
FIX Representative and Mrs, j. Van
Vechtcn Olcott of New York. will arrive
tomorrow to be' the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Harlow for week or more.
Mr. and Mrs Harlow will entertain at
dinner for them on Thursday evening.
Mr. and Mrs Harlow entertained a COM
New-York tribune., 1912-01-03
A NEW COIN.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Frank Bergen. in his letter in to-
days Tribune thinks we ought TO have a
three-cent piece. Well. we do not. What
we want is two and onc-half cent piece
How many thousands OF articles arc sold
to-day. either eatables or merchandise. at
two for i've cents or twelve for y cents2
How many thousands OF poor people buy
only one OF these articles. paying three
cents for tho one article. whereas II two
and one-half cent piece were put In circula-
ton these same people could save half a
cent? And how many half pennies do you
think could be saved by the thousands OF
poor consumers during year? Millions Of
them! \ two and one-half cent piece is
what We want-not a three-cent piece.
CHAS. l.. EGNER.
New York, Dec n. 1911.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-03
THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS.
TFrom The Tribune Bureau

[From The Tribune Bureau.
washington, Jan. 2-Mrs. Bryce, wife OF
the British Ambassador, has as her guest
her cousin, Miss Sarah Bradley, OF Bos-
ton, who arrived at the embassy to-day.
Mrs. Bryce entertained a few friends at
luncheon to-day to meet her.
The German Ambassador and Countess
Won Bernstorff will entertain at dinner on
Friday evening
The Swiss Minister Dr. Ritter. who has
been absent for some months, is expected
TO arrive in Washington on January 4.
The same ship will bring the dean of the
diplomatic corps Baron Hengelmuller,
Ambassador from Austria-Hungary, and
the American Ambassador to Great
Britain.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-03
NEW YORK SOCIETY.

Most Of the debutantes of the season were
in attendance last night at the second this
season of the Junior Cotlllons at Sherry's
Both ballroom suites were used, the large
one for the dancing, which was general.
there being no cotillon, and the smaller
one for supper, which was served at mid
night at small tables. Stowe Phelps assist
! ed Mrs. Arthur Murray Dodge I'm looking
after the dances.
The guests were received by Mrs. Dodge.
Mrs. William Church Osborn, Mrs Hiram
sibley and Mrs. Henry F. Coe Many din.
ners were given I'm connection with the af-
fair, among the hostesses being Mrs Hiram
Sibley, Mrs. Edward A. Manice. Mrs. c.
Ledyard Plair, Mrs John I. Kane. Mrs
Lindley Hoffman Chaplin and Mrs. william
Armstrong.
The patronesses included Mrs William 3.
Beekman. Mrs. Henry Meyer Johnson, Mrs
Cortlandt P. Dixon, Mrs. Hamilton Fish
: Kean, Mrs. j. Pierpont Morgan, jr., Mrs.
W. Church Osborn, Mrs. Julian W. Rob-
bins, Mrs. Robert Taylor Varnum, Mrs.
Charles G. Moller. jr., and Mrs. Eric B.
| Dahlgren.
Mrs. John r. Drexel gave dinner. fol-
lowed by dance. last night AT her house
in East sd street The guests at dinner
were comparatively few, but about 30
came in for the dancing which followed.
Mrs. ]. F. d. Lanier gave a reception,
followed by dancing and supper, last night
at her house. No. 123 East 35th street.
Mrs e. S. Harkness will give dance at
Sherrys on February for her niece, Miss
Elizabeth Stilman Kendall.
Mrs Robert George Quennel. OF No. l5}
West 1lth street, made formal announce
ment yesterday of the engagement Of her
daughter Miss Beatrice Arundel Octayia
Quennell, TO Albert r. Gallatin, an engage
ment which was reported In these columns
some time ago. No date has been set for
the wedding. but It will probably take place
In the spring. Miss Quennell is daughter
of the late Rev. r. G. Quennell, OF the
Cathedral OF ST John the Divine. Her
fiance is a son of Mrs James Gallatin.
Mrs ". Van Rensselaer, Kennedy. Mrs
Frank Gray Griswold Mrs. r. Fulton
Cutting. Mrs. J. Pierpont Morgan. jr.. Mrs
George l.. Rives. Mrs. Harry r. Hollins
Mrs Thomas Newbold, Mrs. W Bayard
Cutting, Mrs. French Vanderbilt Mrs
Charles r. Alexander, Mrs. Payne Whit
ney. Mrs. oliver Gould Jennings and Mrs
James L. Breese are among the patronesses
OF the two subscription dances TO be given
at Sherrys. the first one OF which takes
place this evening. Several dinners will he
given in connection with tho dance, 10
which the hostesses will afterwsrd take on
their guests.
Mrs oliver Gould Jennings gives din'
ner this evening at her house in East id
street
Mrs joel f.. Fisher has dinner ths
evening for her daughter, Miss Nieys
Fisher.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-03
RELIGION AND POLITICS.
Iitor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: The year is not far advanced yet,
aud | would like TO suggest to all religious
teachers. preachers and public speakers
that they make a resolution not TO bring
religion into politics or attack a public
man on account OF his religion. 1t makes
no difference what church a public official
goes TO, or II he goes to no church. His
religion should not be mentioned In connec-
tion with his office. We all know ii makes
no difference what a mans religion is II he
is a good. square. upright, honest man.
The best President We ever had in this
country was a man who belonged to no
church or creed. Some say he was Uni
tartan. Ills name was Abraham Lincoln.
JOHN HENRY SMITH
New York. Jan. I, 1912.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-03

euided by counsels Of prudence IL DR..
sun ard his followers succeed in es-
tablishing their republic, Mr. Yuan
NAV find it too late TO get down OH
that side Of the fence. Indeed, there
is reason to doubt if he could at any
time and on any grounds have made
himself persona grdtd TO them. But
whatever happens, he must be credited
with having made a brave and unset
fish fight for the integrity of the Chi
nose Empire.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-03
a BACHELOR TAX KILLED.

Berlin dispatch TO The London Express.
The government OF Mecklenburg has killed tho
tax on bachelors imposed last month by the
Provincial Diet Bachelors, on reaching the age
OF thirty. were to have paid taxes 2o per cent
higher than married men unless they were
legally obliged TO provide for relatives. To-day
the Minister OF the Interior wrote to the Presl-
dent Of the Diet, stating that the government
was unable to consider there was any justIfica-
lion for the proposed tax