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New-York tribune., 1912-03-12
CTT IT SHORT

Mr. UnderwOod's assurance that he is
doing everything in his power to Sc
cure an adjournment of Congress before
the national conventions meet Is timely
and welcome. There is no valid excuse
in sight for an all-Summer session. The
Democratic majority in the House or
Representatives under Mr.. Underwoods
leadership has shown that it is only
towing with legislation for political pur-
poses. 1t has no intention of cO-operat-
ing with the Republicans Of the Senate
or with the President in making reduc-
tions in tariff duties on the basis Of the
Tariff Boards findings Of fact. 1t has
no desire, Furthermore, to reduce gov
ernmental expenditures, in spite of its
explicit promises to practise retrench-
ment. After ii goes through the motions
Of sending few more gold brick tariff
schedules and an uncOllectible 'excise"
tax to the Senate ii will have accom-
plished Mr.. Underwood's original pur-
pose of preventing any remedial tariff
legislation and raising the issue, which
the Alabama leader seems to think a
useful one for the Democracy, between
the scientific, non-partisan method IA
vored by the administration and his
own cropping, arbitrary and inconsistent
plan of levying duties for politics only.
The practical net result of the session
so far has been the passage by the
House of Representatives Of bill in
creasing the expenditure for pensions by
about S75,000,000 year, with no pro-
vision for meeting that increase even in
part, except by unwarranted cuts in ap-
prOprlatiOns for the army and navy. II
any general pension bill becomes law
Congress will simply have increased the
governments obligations and turned
Treasury surplus into deficit. If that
is TO be its one inglorious achievement
the present session cannot come to an
end too soon.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-12
SOCIAL NOTES FROM NEWPORT.
ny Telegraph to The TribuneI

TBy Telegraph TO The Tribune
Newport March Il.-Mrs Delaney Astor
Kane and Mrs. Charles II. Baldwin ar
rived here to-day to inspect their summer
estates. Both are guests at the Muenchin-
ger King.
Mrs. Samuel B. Thomas and her mother
Mrs. Mellus. Of Los Angeles, are 10 re-
main for some time as guests OF Mrs.
Charles VI. Thomas.
Colonel and Mrs. William II. Conn haVs
returned from a visit In New York.
Rear Admiral and Mrs. William H.
Brownson have leased Tudor Lodge. the
home OF Mrs. William Rogers Morgan, for
the summer.
Reginald c. Vanderbilt and his guests,
Julian Little and Charles Gilpin, have re-
turned TO New York after a short visit AZ
Sandy Point Farm.
William r. Hunter gave stag dinner
for Mr.. Vanderbilt on Saturday night at
the Belle View
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A. Van Bureu, OF New
York, are expected on Wednesday 10 In
spect their recently acquired estate In NJ
dletown.
Frederick II. Paine Will leave Europe for
Newport OH March Is.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-12
TAFT BEFORE THE VOTERS

APPEALS TO CONSERVATIVE SENSE.
From Tho Washington Herald Gnd).
In all hts discussions upon the courts Pres
iJent Taft is on safe and familiar ground
His Toledo speech will appeal to the eonserv-
ntive sense OF the country
"A NEEDLESS PROPOSAL"
From The Chicago Record Herald (Rep).
The recall OF decisions by referendum
voteg on the Interpretation of statutes Is
therefore. as the President contends, an abso-
lutely gratultous and needless proposal pro-
posal which spells confusion and reaction
SOUND AND COMPLETE"
From The Detroit Journal (Rep).
The Taft address at Toledo is a sound and
complete exposure of the neurotic assault on
Justice and law His points are not the vote
catching cries of a mere candidate for Job
They ara constitutional interpretations and
tho speech belongs among the great documents
Of American liberty.
A DEMOCRATIC TRIBUTE.
From The Utica Observer (Dem.).
The attitude that President Taft has taken
IN the speeches that he has delivered thus far
I'm his campaign tour is one 20 convey conn.,
dence In the sincerity OF the man and to give
a belief in what he says He Is far more
convincing speaker than Colonel Roosevelt
and IL for no other reason than that he Is
talking not for a point to be gained, but Tor
an opportunity OF expressing belief
CLEAR SIGHTED.
From The Troy Times tRep.).
In a elear-sighted review OF history the
President makes Il plain that the course OF
free government has not tended to nor oeeh
strengthened by popular rule without hmita-
tions on the other hand our own govern
ment, the strongest and most enduring IN ns
structure is confessedly a system OF ehecks
and balances to prevent that despousm OF
the mob which is as absolute, as Vrannicai
and as mercilessly destructive as the sosoiu-
tlsm OF the Individual autocrat.
ARGUMENT THAT BREAKS DOWN <
Prom The Indianapolis News (Ind)
II is said that IL the people are nj to adopt
Constitution they are 1T TO decide whether
a given law consists with IL. No one ought 10
r.. shared In that deiusion. Mr.. Taft shows
that in the nrst case all that is asked OF the
people is that they approve or reject certain
general principles. In the second case they
would have to construe the Constitution, de"
eide what a given statute means and then
saw whether or not they consisted with each
other. AS Mr. Taft says, all that tho people
would really decide In the latter case would
New-York tribune., 1912-03-12
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

CONGRESS S.-Senate: The confirma-
tion of Chancellor Pitney as associate
1usticc Of the Supreme Court was op-
posed on the ground that his decisions
had been against labor interests. -=--
House; Criticism was made of the Rem
sen Pure Food Board, but the appropria-
fiou for il was not stricken from the
agricultural bill.
FOREIGN.-The British Miners Fed
Grafton accepted Premier Asquiths IN
Vitaton &c a round table conference, put
the coal owners deferred their reply,
some two million workers were reported
idle in Great Britain. -== In Germany
about l750O0 men quit work. =-- Sec
ietary Knox was entertained at san SAL
vador by the President and Foreign MIN
lister of Salvador. - 1t was announced
in Christiania that Amundsens DEBTS on
account of his Antarctic expedition
, amount TO some $4,000, and measures
were taken TO subscribe the amount Dy
public Iiberality. - OroZco reoelS
" ere reported marching south from chi
huahua and federal troops north from
Mexico City in a race for Torreon. -
The Canalejas Cabinet resigned IN Mao
rid - Yuan Shih-kai began his
Presidency OF China by an extensive
amnesty despite disorders and onences
, against the new republican flag.
Il
TO WASHINGTON from his Western trip;
reports received from Chicago ana many
other places indicate sentiment for MS
denomination is growing steadily -
The Supreme Court held that the patent
laws applied to selling contracts; De
partInent of Justice officials feared the
decision would affect the antitrust
suits: Chief Justice White, dissenting
pointed out how the decision might be
applied to almost every article patent
uble or nom -patentable. -= Represent
ative p. p. Campbell, of Kansas, an
swering Colonel Roosevelts primary
letter. called attention to the recall OF
Pilates decision after the trial OF Christ.
- Secretary Nagel of the Department
cf Commerce and Labor IN a speech at
indianapolis said the Taft administration
= had fulfilled all the party platform
pledges ne also vigorously attacked the
advocates of the initiative, referendum
and recall.
CITY.-Stocks closed weak. - The
Jury that is to hear the governments
case against John T.. Parsons and the
officers of the American Sugar Refining
Company was completed and VIII be
sworn in, this morning. - II Was an
nounced at the Roosevelt headquarters
that the colonel had received SO many
requests for speeches all over the coun-
try he had not decided whether or not
10 take the stump in the local primary
campaign. - ]. Aa:Foley Democrat
and ]. A, Wall, Socialist, are the candl-
dates in the special election to-day TO
choose a successor sto- the late Senator
Grady. =- Justice Maddox refused TO
give an unmarried mother the custody of
her child. and placed it in care of the
fathers mother. = Friends of Mrs.
III. w Smith, whose relatives are ac-
cused of trying TO get control OF her
E.,- iAx- Try a F16
silverWare had disappeared from her safe
deposit box A collection of wea-
pons confiscated by the police during the
last fifty years was dumped overheard
from the tug Patrol
THE WEATHER.-Indi for to-
cay: Rain or snow. The temperature
yesterday: Highest, 40 degrees; low
New-York tribune., 1912-03-12
VALUABLE SERVICE.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Do you know that In Iowa We have
the ablest editor west OF New York, in
George ID. Perkins. the veteran publisher
Of THE Sioux city Journal? For clear
ness Of thought. for lucidity Of expression.
for satirlcal keenness and FOR authoritative
knowledge of impellng national problems
few editorial writer's In this country can be
said to excel Mr.. Perkins. Just now he is
rendering invaluable service to the cause
OF national Republicanism by the vigor. sim
Ccrity and persuasive power OF his daily
defence OF President Taft. | trust that
The Tribune. TO my mind the greatest
newspaper in this country, Is not unmind-
full of the patriotic influence which this
forceful and polished writer is exerting
upon the political thought of the Middle
West. II. l.. RAM.
Manchester, Iowa, March 7. 1912.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-12
VOT WORKABLE.

I'm his letter to Senator DIXON OH
presidential preferential primaries
Colonel Roosevelt ignores several I'M
portant facts He seems TO assume liat
Senator Dixon and Representative NC
Kinley have only TO draw up persohai
agreement and the whole plan or elect
inc delegates under the call for the
Republican National Convention Will be-
come a dead letter. Neither Mr. Dl1oh
nor Mr.. Mckinley has the power 10 IT,
ouire the Republican organization IN an!
state or district to depart from the terins
Of the national committees call. Each
state and each district must construe
the call in accordance with local laws
and conditions. Where the primary sys-
tenn exists it may be used. Wnere 1t
does not exist the convention is the
only legal body which can give creden-
tials to delegates.
The present machinery Of election was
devised mainly to assure the autonomy
of each Congress district. The d1sulct
| is q unit independent OF other units III
the same state and Of the state ltsell.
II is evident, therefore, that national
and state managers can make no COM
nacts which will he binding against
their will on the various Congress dis
trict committees. So long as a district
acts in accordance with the terms of the
call its action will be legal and final.
{ If has been suggested in Michigan, for
| example. that the districts elect dele
gates. as usual, through conventions, and
that statewide Presidential prefer
ence primary be held later, its verdict 70
hind the whole state delegation. But
such a scheme is prepOsterous, because
| it involves an abandonment of the vital
| Republican principle of district self
government. A statewide primary, able
to bind a state delegation, would simply
reintroduce the unit rule, which, as i'm
posed by state conventions, was repu-
I diated by the Republican National Con-
vention of 1876 and has been ever since
then in allegiance.
Under Republican policy statewide
primaries can be employed only 10
/ choose delegates-at-large. In states
where the machinery exists Tor nomlhaL-
ing state officers directly delegates-at-
large can easily be chosen by direct
vote. But in states like New York and
PENNSYLVANIA. where there is no such
machinery. it would involve very large
expenditure for a state committee to
conduct an extra-legal primary, and it
would further be extremely doubtful
whether delegates-at-large could be Sc
lected in that way under the terms OF
the national committees call.
Mr.. Taft's friends would be glad TO
see delegates elected as far as possible
by direct vote. They will welcome a
test of popular sentiment wherever such
test can he made under the protection
of state law. 1t is extravagant and un-
warranted to try to hold them response
BILE for the omissions Of states which
have not equipped themselves with d.
rect election machinery. That fault rests
entirely with the people of those states
and cannot be remedied by any action
which Mr.. Dixon and Mr.. Mckinley
might now take.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-12

of them to do so at the same time woula
mean nothing short of almost unlversai
calamity.
In the very magnitude OF the as
turbance and distress which would thus
be caused, indeed, there is probably the
best barrier against such an occurrence
1t is wellnigh impossible to believe tnat
millions of men in the most enlightened
countries Of the world are going TO DOOM
themselves. their families and their rel
low men to distress and starvation on
any such scale as that. A single III
dustry Of another kind, however great,
might maintain a general and persistent
strike: but this is an industry whlch
is fundamental to practically all others.
The stoppage of coal supplies Wouiu
mean the stoppage Of work in every
factory and shop and on every transpor-
tation line and suffering in every nome
II is inconceivable that so monstrous
an extravaganza can be long maintained
New-York tribune., 1912-03-12
A PREDICTION
Sure Taft Will Be Nominated and Then
Elected with Roosevelt's S Aid.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: To predict correctly the action OF
political convention several months before
II assemblies Is considered by many Inn
possible. Political leaders, called poll
tlcians, OF both parties are at this time
endeavoring 10 discover whom majority
OF their particular party wish to have
nominated for President. Therefore, 1t ~
well that expressions OF opinion should be
made by voters. as publicly as possible. so
that assistance will be rendered to the
delegates who will represent the voters In
convention.
majority OF Republicans are evidently
In favor of the nomination or one or the
two most prominent men I'm the country
The names Of many other prominent Re-
publcans have been mentioned, but II Is
evident that It il desired by majority
of the party that the candidate selected
shall be either William II, Taft or Theo-
dore Roosevelt-both patriotic men of alb
solute integrity, and both desiring to main
tain In our country "justice for all and
unfair privileges for none" When we
think only OF the qualifications OF these
two men it is difficult TO determine which
should be selected as candidate. Colonel
Roosevelt served one full term and part
OF another, practically two terms; he rem
dered service 10 the people that should
not and probably never will be forgotten
He will live In history as one of our best
Presidents and one OF the greatest men CT
his time.
The necessity may arise for his giving
TO the people four years more Of service
as President That necessity does not ex-
ist at this time. Mr.. Taft has given an
able administration thus far. and should
serve another term, not only as reward
for what he has done. but for the welfare
OF the country. The words and actions Of
Colonel Roosevelt indicate plainly that he
does not desire to be nominated for the
Office of President at the coming conven-
tion. However. no citizen OF this country
would or should refuse to accept the nom-
ination fer the highest Office in the land
from either Of the two great parties, cN-
cepting for third consecutive term.
The attitude OF Colonel Rooseyelts most
New-York tribune., 1912-03-12
IN WASHINGTON SOCIETY.
From Tho Tribune Bureau.

ltrOm lD9 iTlDuHs
Washington, March 1l.-Among the din
ner parties tonight was that given for DR..
and Mrs. Preston Satterwhite. OF New
York, by their hostess. Mrs. Lloyd Whea-
ton Bowers the dinner with Captain and
Mrs. Archibald Davis as hosts. and that OF
Mrs. Arthur Lee, who entertained for the
young persons whom she chaperoned dur
ing the carnival last week.
A Ml-Careme dance will be given at the
Washington Playhouse on Thursday even
ing, TO which all OF the members of the
Monday Dancing Class have subscribed.
Several OF the guests will attend the dim
ner and musical at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. John r. Mclean before going TO the
dance.
Among the many social events of yester-
day were the luncheon given by Mrs. L. u.
Letter for Mrs. Charles Anderson. Mrs.
Tafts sister; the supper given by Miss
Marion Oliver for Miss Helen Taft and her
cousin. Miss Anderson. and the dinner at
the Netherlands Legation, when the Min
lister and Mime. Loudon entertained for the
Russian Ambassador and Nine. Bakhme-
tefr.
The Monday Skating Glass, arranged un-
der the auspices of the Navy Relief So
ciety. was held at the Arcade this after
noon. Mrs. Frank Beatty, wife Of the COM
mandant OF the navy yard. was hostess.
The Playhouse was filled this afternoon
with an appreciative audience. who heard
Fraulein Estella Neuhaus, the German
Hungarian pianist, in a recital Among
the subscribers were Mrs. MacVeagh, Mrs.
Wickersham. Mrs. L. u. Letter. Mrs. Will
lam Corcoran Eustis, Mrs. Winthrop Mur-
ray Crane. MISS Mabel Boardman. Mrs.
Clarence Moore, Mrs. Marshall Field. Mrs.
L. z. Gardner. Mrs. John r. Mclean, Mrs.
Eugene Hale, Mrs. Preston Gibson, Mrs.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-12

intimate friends and their lack of enthusi-
asm indicate that they know and are re-
specting his wishes in regard to this nom
ination. IL seems as If the judgment OF
many well meaning citizens is warped by
their admiration for and desire to honot
this great man. They are receiving much
encouragement, and particularly from 4
direction that is surprising. Can it be pos
slble there Is a concerted effort being made
by a certain body of men to encourage
the rivalry between the supporters OF
Taft and Roosevelt for the purpose of hav-
ing the contest become so heated and close
that when the convention makes a de-
cision neither of them will be nominated?
The prominent body of men referred to
do not want Taft or Roosevelt, neither
do they want the Democratic party IN con-
troll Democratic success means another
four years of distress to the business OF
the country. The system wants pros
perity in the country, and to appropriate
most Of that prosperity TO it's own use
With almost any Republican as President
the chances for prosperity are greater
than they would be with Democrat The
Democratic leaders are united In only one
policy-to get the Offices No matter now
sincere or able the man they may elect
might be, he, like Grover Cleveland, VIII
be unable TO control them. He will indeed
"have a wild team OF horses on his hands
With Republican success in November
prosperity will return to US.
The nomination of William H. Taft VIII
bring us victory. and during the cam
paign Theodore Roosevelt will be found IN
the forefront OF the battle. doing his ut
most. as before, to elect him. MY predic-
tion is that William II. Taft will be the
next President of the United States.
MERCHANT.
Orange, ~ j., March Z, 1912.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-12
THE CABINET.
From The Tribune Bureau.

From The Tribune Bureau.l
Washington, March li.-Mrs. MacNeagh
is temporarily confined to her home with
cold.
The Secretary of the Interior, who is now
in Panama, Is expected to return on Thure-
day.
The Secretary of Commerce and Labor
has gone to indianapolis to deliver an ad-
dress.
The Secretary Of Commerce and Labor
and Mrs. Nagel entertained at dinner to-
night in honor of the Italian Ambassador
and Marchoness Cusani. The other guests
were the Attorney General and Mrs. Wick
ersham, Justice ana Mrs. Hughes, Mr. ana
Mrs Charles f. Adams, John b. Hender-
son, Mr. and Mrs A. Gordon Cumming
Donna Beatrice Cusani, Miss Nagel, F. NJ
schmolck, first secretary Of the Neither
lands Legation; Major Winship and Dr.
Delaney.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-12

be that the law should stand, Constitution or
no Constitution. Moreover, constitutions are
not adopted by popular majorities at all. The
process is much more elaborate and difficult
So the argument OF the champions OF the new
policy breaks down at every point.
ON SOLID GROUND.
From The Buffalo News (Rep.).
Mr. Taft stands on solid ground with the
very sblest and soundest OF statesmen from
Washington to this day. His opponents advo-
cate a fatal principle as part OF their pro-
gramme. The people cannot be fooled all the
time on so vital a thing as the safety OF tneir
hard bought institutions. They viii NOT be
fooled at all when they have the views AM
advice Of so powerful aud experienced states
man az the President 10 guide them in this
election year.
UNANsWERABLE
From Tn" Philadelphia Ledger Und.).
The Presidents answer TO Mr. RooseyeN'
amazing attempt to get striking issue By
proposing TO tear down all the restraints upon
the whim OF the majority Is absolutely un
answer1ble. What is the judiciary for ana
why were the courts created and maintained
In q position OF broad independence by ths
people and by the Constitution For the very
purpose OF preventing the people, under suts'
OF political eMgency or of passion or unds'
the guidance OF demagogues. from infrinsins
the fundamental rights OF the citizen
HOW HE STANDS IN OHIO
From The Cleveland Plain Dealer dnd.)'
Mr.. Taft has reason for encouragement "s'
the cordial nature OF his welcome In his own
state Ohio has been pictured abroad ~
seething mass of revolt against her fsinoo'
son. Particularly in Northern Ohio has Wv
Gag Of Republican discomfort down me-"
Cleveland and Toledo have been conslde.s.
revolutionary headquarters However ""
Presidents reception at Toledo is DC ev"
sidered indicative of general sentiment W"
Roosevelt leaders have been capitaliz'ns hop
rather than certainties. There was no'n'"s
indicate Friday that the masses OF MS pa
had lost patiencs with the mar they sem
the White House with such impressive
ioritiee three years ago.