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New-York tribune., 1912-06-11
THE WHISTLER MONUMENT
Reasons Why Rodin Has Not Made
a Replica for France.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir. You say In your issue of June that
nothing has for some time been heard OF
the monument to Whistler which Rodln
was to design"
It is true there has been nothing in the
papers about It. but may assure your
readers, many OF whom have contributed
generously toward 1t. that Mr.. Rodin IN
forms me he is working on the figure which
instead Of being broken up by him ana
never repeated" is nearing completion de-
spite the correspondent OF The Pail Mall
Gazette? The money for the English me-
mortal and the American replica at lo"eii
was obtained long ago and Is deposited IN
London and Lowell In the hands or trus-
tees
But the committee would still be glad OF
contributions toward the French replica
We allow France to bestow memorials on
US but save I'm one or two cases. we are not
very keen to return the compliment, though
the erection Of the replica in Paris would ce
a fitting gift from America to France and an
appropriate tribute to Whistler and Rod'n.
Any subscriptions may be sent TO my care
JOSEPH PENNELL.
Hon. Secretary whistler Memorial COM
mittee.
The Art Club. Philadelphia, June D. isls'
New-York tribune., 1912-06-11
THE KINGS BIOGRAPHY.

The controversy over Sir Sidney Lees
biographical sketch of King Edward VII
is in some respects unpleasant and re-
grettable but 1t would be easy to eXag-
gerate its significance. If indeed that
has not already been done. Perhaps the
most obvious and most surprising feat
ure of the case is the biographer's admis-
sion that the sources Of his information
were "chiefy conversational" On the
authority of personal chat, perhaps not
always intended for such use, he has
made and published what is intended to
be permanent If not def1nitive esti-
mate Of the late Kings intellectual char
acter and public services which is radl-
cally contradictory Of that which has
for years generally been accepted and
which has apparently been based on at
least as good foundation as this Of Sir
Sidney's. In doing so he has assumed a
responsibility before which most men
would hesitate.
Another reflection is that it is hazard
Gus to attempt serious critical estimate
Of man so soon after his death. Doubt
less it is desirable to keep cOmprehen-
sive dictionary Of biography up to date
by issuing at frequent intervals new edi-
tions or supplementary volumes contain
ing sketches Of additional subjects. But
it is a question whether those sketches
should not be confined more strictly to
chronicles Of fact, or whether, in case
they are made critical, their judgments
should not be regarded as merely ten
tative and incidental, and not be in
vested with the weight of permanent and
final authority which is commonly assO-
ciated with such work as that to which
Sir Sidney Lee makes this contribution.
1t is common thing TO say that it is
yet too soon to write a defnitive history
Of our Civil War, or other great occur
rences Of generation ago. IF events
cannot be impartially and authoritatively
judged so soon, it is surely impossible TO
pass judgment even sooner upon the men
who have fashioned and directed events
Sir Sidney Lee Of course felt that in a
work Of the serious Importance Of that for
which he was writing 1t was incumbent
upon him TO give what he believed to be
the plain truth, whether ii was agree
able or the contrary. But even the most
sincere Judgment may be erroneous.
Many Of his premises may be correct.
and yet his conclusions may be unwar
ranted. it is quite possible that the
early education Of the prince was what
Sir Sidney describes it 10 have been---
though that should be susceptible of
demonstration Oh other than chiefly
conversational authority--and yet that
its deficiencies were more than supplied
In later years when he was no longer
under guardianship II is possible that
in accordance with the bmmemorial at
titude Of sovereigns toward their heirs
the Queen did not intrust him With her
New-York tribune., 1912-06-11
INDIANA FOR TAET.

In taking up the Indiana contests the
national committee passed from the
South to the North. But 1t found no
more merit in the claims OF Colonei
Roosevelt's representatives than 1t had
found before. In the case OF the four
delegates -at-large the decision seating
the Taft claimants was unanimous, even
Colonel Roosevelts adherents in the
national committee being convinced that
the Taft delegates in the state conven'
ton, the seating OF whom was the basis
of the contest heard yesterday. had been
elected at a primary at which majority
In favor of Mr.. Taft was recorded.
Thus the claim of seats for the Roose'
Welt contestants was made in the face
Of the fact that the people had declared
their preference for Taft.
The Indiana situation had been the
occasion Of some Of Colonel Roosevelt's
loudest complaints. He seems to have
been imposed upon in that state, just as
he was by his agents who manufactured
the Southern contests in his name. The
defeated Indiana politicians made the
most Of the coloners vigorous denuncia-
ton of the ways in which they had been
beaten. As the emptiness Of these CON
tests both North and South is made
apparent 1t becomes probable that In
very few cases will the Roosevelt con-
testants have the support even Of the
Roosevelt members Of the national com.
mittec
New-York tribune., 1912-06-11
CONCERT OR BRdJVLp

1t is apparently for the police to de-
eide, and to decide pretty promptly,
whether we are to have concerts or
brawls In Central Park this summer.
At the opening concert, a week ago last
Sunday. there was so much disorder
that the Park Commissioner himself felt
constrained TO interrupt the programme
with vigorous speech Of protest against
police ineficiency. The reply came
promptly on Sunday last in great in
crease of the disorder. In place of spo-
radio and incidental disturbances there
was what seemed like premeditated and
persistent disorder committed by organ
lied gangs Of young rufians. The hand
New-York tribune., 1912-06-11

In all OF this controversy over in New York
we have not yet heard OF tho walters making
bid for public sympathy by demanding that
tips be cut tout.--Philadelphia Inquirer.
Half a century ago Uncle Sam placed his
Apaches under armed guard on a reservation.
bu, New York never could learn BY expert
ence Washington Post.
In the present gang war of New York the
Hebrews Of the Zelig contingent wear Irish
names, as do the Italians OF the srocco crew.
In any kind OF warfare tho KelIys, the Burkes
and the sheas are stll names to conjure with.
Hartford Times.
Away down here in Texas we are not fully
informed as to what caused the strike OF the
hotel walters In New York, but we suspect
that they are tired of dividing their tips with
the landlords. News.
II is time for New York to clean up. 1t is
accommodating too much dangerous human ma
tertal Often In the past II has been a bad
city. q dangerous city. city given over TO
thugs and plug-uges. and Just before and
during the Civil War conditions were worse
than they are now Yet the present situation
Is more dangerous because N represents a
later phase OF civilization. New York Is a
bigger city now. and a more metropolitan and
sophisticated CITY, Springfield Republican
New-York tribune., 1912-06-11
SOCIAL NOTES FROM NEWPORT.
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tBy Telegraph to The Tribunal
Newport. June lo.-The Russian Embassy
is to be here this summer. The ambassa.
dor and Nine. Bakhmeteff arrived to-day
from Washington to select cottage.
George G. Frelinghuysen, Of New York.
is at the Muenchinger King.
Mrs. Charles II. Baldwin arrived 1t her
cottage this evening.
Daniel B. Fearing has returned from
New York.
ward G. Tinker, Of New York. have ar.
rived for the summer Mr. and Mrs. J.
Norman de r. whitehouss will arrive on
Thursday.
Hugh D. AuchincIoss left for New Yora
this evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. George n. BENJAMIN ara
opening Brent Lodge.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Hoffman are not
TO spend the summer here. They will re-
main at their farm at Cazenovta. y. y,
until next month. when they 60 abroad
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles ]. coster. Of New
York, are to spend a portion Of the season
here.
]. Pierpont Morgans fishing club. At
Graves Point, will be opened on Saturday
Hugh .. Auchincloss and D. A. McEl.
duff, L. S. N. were at the Casino to-day
John L. Hall has returned to Boston, az
ter visit to Mrs. French Vanderbilt
Chetwode. the villa of Mr.. and Mrs. WILL
lam Storrs Wells, has been opened.
M. and Mrs. George Grenville Kane viii
spend part Of the summer at Bateman's
Mrs. Herman Oelrichs, Mrs. Thomas
Hitchcock and Mrs. James P. Kcrnochan
will arrive on Wednesday
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence ". Dolan are 10
arrive for the summer Tomorrow
New-York tribune., 1912-06-11
IN DESPERATION.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: Since real estate has been assessed
al It's full value. thereby adding many
millions 10 the borrowing capacity OF the
city. the most reckless extravaganza mas
prevailed We have 100000 worth OF
unfinished public buildings. upon which the
taxpayer plays q yearly interest OF more
than $4,000. 600. Now a municipal court
house Is to be built at cost Of $4,000 600
A public market is suggested for Sl0.oOc,oOO'
As ~ this were not bad enough, the presl-
dent or the borough suggests new crim,-
nal courthouse and new street. which
NouIJ connect the courthouse with the
new civic centre.
Do the city officials expect 10 put thls
terrible burden upon the taxpayers anb
incidentally. the rentpaycrs? There are at
present so many necessary expenses
schools. hospitals. pavements, etc which
grow larger each year with Increasing
population. that II Is appalling 10 think OF
what the assessments and tax rate VIII be
II this wild extravaganza continues. Let
the city 20 slow for n few years with
plannInE new work. It's debt IL 20 tre-
mendous and the plight Of the taxpayers
So desperate that unless other methods
Of taxation than real estate arc resorted
10 the result viii be disastrous TO many
citizens w D
New York. June s, 1912.
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Rumor That He Would Retire at End
of Year Is BaSeless.

Montreal, June 1o-ofiiciai denial was
made here tonight OF the report published
to-day that the Duke Of Connausht would
resign as Governor General OF Canada at
the end OF the year.
TT is absolutely without foundation"
said Colonel Lowther, aide-de-camp to the
duke.
The Duke Of Connaught took office for
two years, and. according to Colonel Low
tber, his royal highness VIII continue at
least until that term is up, with tho possi-
bility OF extending his stay here for five
years, the regular term of Governor Cen
eral.
The Duchess OF Connaught continues TO
improve as indicated by the following bull
letin issued to-day:
"Her royal hlghness passed a comforta-
bic night. sleeping well. The duchess took
nourshment this morning. and altogether
is making satisfactory progress"
New-York tribune., 1912-06-11
TAFr's QUIET, EFFECTIVE WORK.

70 the Editor OF The Tribune
sir: Mr. Gogarn's letter IN yesterday :
Tribune is. IL seems 10 me. complete an
swer 10 those who say that President
Taft has not redeemed his promise TO carry
out the policies recommended by ex-Presi-
dent Roosevelt
II Is natural. perhaps. that President
Taft's work should. with some. fail OF suit
able recognition. because OF the quiet. un-
pretentious way IN which Il has been done
in such marked contrast to Colonel
Roosevelts way OF always putting HIM
self forward as the centre OF attraction.
Instead OF vociferating TO the country
what ought TO b. done. President Taft has
simply done it-done II steadfastly. faith
fully and without ostentation.
Colonel Roosevelt did some good and
brave work. but he has tarnished his good
Iame by his treachery toward President
Taft and toward the Republican party.
LIFELONG REPUBLICAN,
Pittsneld. Mass. June I. 1912
New-York tribune., 1912-06-11

full of policemen were uliao'e ~ 81.
press the disturbances, ana man! "ou'"
be listeners departed in disgust from
concert which they were NOT perih'''eu
to hear :.
This was not surprising. Indeed IL
might have been predicted week ago
that il would be done, or attelnp'eu'
There are those in New YORK WHO ap'
near TO find delight in the wantoh an
noyance of the respectable part oi Tue
public and in the destruction or puDilc
property. Such are they who destroy
flowers and shrubs in the park ana "no
pry bronze letters from monuments ana
do other mischief: not for the sake OF
Gain through stealing. but simply FOR the
sake Of defacing that which Is beautiiuI
and impairing that which Is vaiuaole'
Another example Of their tactics was OBJ
served in the treatment of the Christiilas
and New Years chimes at Trinity
Church. For many years great throhss
had assembled In Broadway yearly 10
listen, attentively and even reverently,
ana WIFI keeu cllJOy lnch'' w INV
Of the bells. Then gangs or ruHlans,
augmented by many who were more
thoughtless than malicious and who
ought to have known better, conceived
the exquisite design Of creating such
racket with horns. rattles and other
noise-making devices that the chimes
could not he heard.
1t is for the police to determine
whether the generous sums which the
city is paying for park concerts shall be
largely wasted through the prevalence
Of such practices by hoOdlums who visit
the place not to hear the music but ex-
pressly to prevent others from hearing
1t with comfort and satisfaction. 1t Is
said that only about half as many men
are detailed to the concerts now as were
detailed few years ago II so, why
has such reduction been made? The
order was never so perfect as to make
the force Of guardians seem supertluOus,
the cost and the value Of the concerts
have greatly increased, and so has the
popular attendance. Under those cir
cumstances it would certainly seem logl-
cal at least to maintain police protection
at its full former strength.
New-York tribune., 1912-06-11
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

Writing about The Tribune's cartoon yes
terday. "a Common Nuisance" . corre-
spondent says: I'VE are all out of Pa
tience' with the fellow OF whom Bunthorne
might say:
An Oxford-tie young man.
4 trousers-turned-up young man,
never-get-up for lady or baby.
4 foot-in-the aisle young man"
Tommy-Pop, what IL an egotist?
Tommy's Pop-An cgOtist. my son. IL a
man who thinks he can form an impartial
opinion Of himself.-Philadelphi Record.
"The heather spirit OF the less educated
and more superstitious Of the Chinese once
more came to the front In the revolution
says The North China Daily News" ''It
happens that the god OF war. to whom
homage has been paid for generations back.
is q deity that was adopted by the Manchu
dynasty when they became rulers Of China.
As a matter Of fact. he was the canonzed
version Of great warrior OF the third
century. Now that a new government has
been set up In this part of the country. a
section Of the followers OF the revolution
ary party has decided that II is necessary
to have different god OF war TO that
which has presided over the military des-
TIMES OF the Manchus and it is learned
that the canonization OF another personal
ity to surersede the old god Is about to
take place
Mrs. Kaller-Cooks are such ignorant
things nowadays.
Mrs. Justwed-Aren't they? They can't
do the simplest things. asked mine to
make some sweetbreads the other day aud
American smokers will probably be inter-
ested TO hear the results Of a special study
Of pipe smoking carried out by French
specialist with scientific methods NJ. Wat
teville has studied collective psychology
New-York tribune., 1912-06-11
Mr.. CARMODYs CHANGE OF FACE.

The general public is not greatly con-
cerned over the natural desire of the
Judges Of the old Court OF Claims to
retain their offices, even though it has
n full appreciation Of the "rawness' Of
the Democratic job grabbing which leg
islated the court out Of existence. 1t has
reason, however, to be concerned In At
torney General Carnody's voluntary or
enforced self-reversal intended to pre-
vent the Court Of Appeals from consid-
cring the alleged error in its previous
determination Of the case The point
raised is an important one, which should
he settled so that there may not be
doubt hereafter about the legality Of
procedure In the Court of Appeals under
similar circumstances.
The decision upholding the abolition
of the Court Of Claims was made by a
vote Of four to three, showing that the
contention Of the removed judges was
not without at least color Of right.
Moreover, the judges did not divide OH
partisan lines. One Republican Judge
held with the majority that the grab
was constitutional, while one Of the
three holding the legislation invalid was
Democrat. When the case was tried
Judge Hiscock sat and heard the argu-
ment. but declined for personal rea-
sons" 10 take part in the decision, and
rs the other six judges were equally
divided Judge Collin, who did not hear
the arguments. was substituted, and his
vote upheld the legality Of the removal.
The point was raised that Judge His
cock, not being disqualified as an inter
ested party under the statute, could not
withdraw; that having sat In the case
he completed the number of Judges
legally participating. and that the subse-
quent introduction Of Judge Collin made
n court Of eight judges and inyalidated
the decision. On this ground request
for rehearing was made and the At
torney General consented to the proceed
lug and signed The motion papers. Now,
after the papers have been served and
the brief prepared. Mr.. Carmody with
draws the motion and denies TO the par
ties interested tho right to have the
New-York tribune., 1912-06-11
BARON AN APOSTLE OF PEACE
Titled German Is Guest at Luncheon
of ChurChmen.

The Baron Edouard de Neufvile' OF Ger
many. was the principal guest at iun'.'
con which the clerical council OF the fe"'
Grafton or Churches gave at the Hctei -
voy yesterday The baron spoke on o0
peace movement, as did others.
The presiding officer was the Rev. "
Junius B. Remensnydor. of St James
Lutheran Church, who spoke OF tho hls.'
regard of this country for Germany, whic"
was. he said, an upright nation and haI
always been I'm close touch and synIpa'hy
with this country. Or. Reinensnyder LNlu
something TO say of the foremost w..
litical leader In this country anu ~
added, the question was whether he was
not, after all, bcss. hos
The great universities and the churcn.
We're allied on the side of peace, tue W.
siding officer said. The influence ot w,
Mohonk Conference was being felt all o'''
the world ,h.
The speech of welcome was made py ."0
Rev. Dr. j. j. Heischmann. or BroohS .ha
The assemblage was informed that -" -,
walters strike had made II necessar.
refrain from giving an elaborate Iuncne""'
New-York tribune., 1912-06-11
BARNES AND HUGHES.
, Editor OF The Tribune.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: In your last issue appears note
from "Suffragist." who all along believed
that Hughes ought TO have been selected
four years ago" Does he appreciate the
fact that there would have been no Justice
Hughes II Barnes had had his wayT Have
we forgotten tho autocratic regime which
aimed to reduce Governor Hughes to the
size Of a pygmy? Wo prefer tho dictation
Of Barnes TO the counsels of a statesman
who never did aught but strengthen and
renew the hold OF the Republican party In
every state In the Union.
COMMON SENSE.
New York. June 8. 1912.
New-York tribune., 1912-06-11
4 NEEDED DEVICE.

4 Journal devoted to the exploitation
Of the electrical industry announces that
certain manufacturers of electric appli-
ances are busy developing so-called
combination cooking equipment. II Is t.
be constructed So that with one heating
unit several fixtures may be supplied,
which will enable us to fry, boil, toast,
and 30 forth, with the one outfit. The
coffee percolator may serve as tel
kettle and the nursery milk warmer per
form also the functions Of an egg boiler.
This is interesting. But what we need
Is combination something.or.other that
will enable us n fry, boil. toast, and
so forth. with one touch of the button
the influences responsible for an arti
fetal scarcity Of coffee I'm the bean and
continuous ascension. without cause,
in the price of beef on the hook. Polite
acknowledgment will greet the appear
ancc Of improved appliances IN the
kitchen. hut the real applause Of the
public will continue to await the appa-
ratus that will shock coal and cabbage
combinations into being content with a
fair margin Of profit
New-York tribune., 1912-06-11
People and Social Incidents

left town yesterday for their place at eea-
bright, ~ j., where they will psss the
summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warner NJ. Leeds who ars
now at their country place at Plandome.
Long Island, will go to Bar Harbor on
June % for the season.
Mrs. Vanderbilt, who Is due to arriye IN
New York on Friday on board the Lust.
tania, will spend the summer at The Break.
ers her villa at Newport Others due on
the Lusitania are Mrs. J. J. Emery whose
marriage to the Honorable Alfred J. Anson
will take place In New York next month;
Miss Sophia Cadwalader, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles S. Goodrich. Ogden Mills and Philip
w. Lvermore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archibald o. Alexander
were the guests over the week end OF Mr
and Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney at their
country place at Roslyn, Long Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin A. Post and Miss
Edwina Post have taken possession Of their
villa at Easthampton, Long Island, for the
season.
Mr. and Mrs Joseph r. stilman ana thu
Misses stillman have gone to Southampton.
Long Island.
Mrs. William H. Sage. Of Albany. who 1,
at tho st. Regis for a few days, gave q
small dinner there last night and after.
ward took her guests to see Robin Hood
Mrs. George s. Bowdoin and Miss Edith
Bowdoin, who recently returned from
Europe. will leave town to-day for Bar
Harbor, where they will spend the summer
Mrs. 7. J. Oakley Rhinelander and Mrs.
Amory S. Carhart will sail for Europe on
Thursday to spend the greater part Of the
summer abroad.
New-York tribune., 1912-06-11
THE ATTEMPTED "THEFTs."

To the Editor OF The Tribune
SIR Theodore Roosevelt says that theft
is no test Of regularity" referring TO the
fact that with the aid of some Roosevelt
committeeman two delegates from the 9th
Alabama District were seated without his
approval But Colonel Roosevelt has no
word Of condemnation for the attempted
theft OF seventy seats by Roosevelt dele
gates. Nearly all these seventy thieves Of
delegates seats have already been con-
victed by an almost or quite unanimous
vote OF the national committee. The colo
ners managers, especially Mcfiarg, have
been exposed. and should be condemned
for attempting to steal more than hun
dred seats, as will be shown by the ma
tionai committee. I am yours very truly
New York, June 10, 1912. w. X. H.
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GAVE FORTUNE TO HOBART
Geneva Millionaire Nurseryman Had
Only $4,000 When He Died.

Rochester. June 10.--The appraisal of the
estate OF William Smith, of Geneva. re-
corded to-day in Ontario County. shows a
total valuation of $s5,9oi a. Mr.. Smith was
a nurseryman, reputed to be "A millionaire.
It develops that his large real estate
holdings We're given TO Hobart College or
transferred to others some time prior to
his death.
New-York tribune., 1912-06-11
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
[From The Tribune Buresu.l

th'"ih iHe tribune buresuJ
Washington, June l0-The President ana
Mrs. Taft returned to the White House
this afternoon from trip on the May
flower to Hampton, Va. Mr.. and Mrs. Car
ence II. Kelsey. Of New York, the former
classmate Of the President at Yale ac"
companied them and returned to New York
to-day.
Miss Taft, who is visiting in Seabright'
n. j., will return. the end OF this week.
Charles Taft, the younger son Of the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Taft will arrive here about
the same time.
The President will entertain at dinner on
Wednesday evening In compliment to the
Minister Of Foreign Affairs OF Guatemala
New-York tribune., 1912-06-11

confidence in all great affairs of state,
and vet that through the qualification OF
his own curiosity and the cultivation OF
his own capacities he acquired a compre-
bensive and masterful knowledge OF pub
liz matters and made himself the com
petent statesman which the world mas
believed him-and in spite Of Sir Sidney
Lee will probably continue to believe MN
boya haap