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The Washington herald., 1913-03-02
HOUSE

The House yesterday passed the Webb
interstate liquor bill over the President
veto by a vote OF PA to %. The bill pro-
hibits interstate shipment Of liquor into
dry territory and is now a law without
the Presidents signature, having passed
both houses of Congress by a two-thirds
majority.
A rlibuster by Representative Hard
wick of Georgia against the workmen's
compensation bill was somewhat headed
of by a motion of Representative Under
wood to sidetrack the unanimous consent
calendar which Hsrdwick was using to
obstruct business. Underwood's motion
prevailed by ls9 to 3 most OF the twenty
three votes being cast by Democrats. who
insurged against their leaders.
The post-office and naval appropriation
bills were sent to conference. and the
conference report on the military bill
was agreed to. Other bills of minor i'm
portance passed. Commissioner Of Labor
Charles P. Neill transmitted to the House
a report of his investigation of the causes
Of high prices OF anthracite coal
The Washington herald., 1913-03-02
PUBLIC BUILDINGS
TOT GO BY THE BOARD
T. " w ~
Biz "Pork Barrel Measure viii Die in
Conference, House Refusing the
Senate Amendments. -
PRESIDENT SPARED VETO PAIN

President Taft will not be called upon
to veto the pork barrel public buildings
bill In order to save the public treasury
from a wholesale looting. according to
general belief yesterday. The bill. carry
ing 81, 900, 900 in appropriations. almost ex-
clusively for public buildings. will fail In
conference.
The conferees met yesterday and the
House members Immediately served no
tice that while they were not desirous OF
cutting the pork out of the bill. they
had no intention of standing for any items
which could not be turned to the advan-
tage of Representatives or Senator'S They
did not. Of course, announce this In so
many words. They merely served no.
tice that they would not go into con-
ference on the bill unless the Senate con-
ferees would agree to cut all District
items tackled on by the Senate. as well
as the 81. 500. 900 item for a customs house
site in New York.
The District items include:
Armory Cor National Guard. s.75o.ooo!
Memorial bridge, sI,5Oo.0oo: Rock Creek
Park extension, s.. 10000. and American
Red Cross building. $4,000.
When this statement was made to the
Senate, Senator OGorman of New York
served notice that unless the New York
item was retained by the conferees the
bill would not meet his appreciation.
and that 1t could never pass.
He said he regarded the New York
item as one of the redeemlng features
OF the bill. Senator Lodge declared that
unless the Rock Creek Park provision
Is retained the bill cannot be passed at
this session, and Senator Root made
substantially the same threat concerning
TIE preservation OF other items in the
bill which are national In their scope.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-02
GOMPERS HAS PRAISE
FOR LABOR SOLON
Central Union Gives Testimonial Ban.
quet to Representative Wilson
on Eve Of Retirement.

Representative William B. Wilson.
chairman of the House Committee on
Labor, was lauded last night by Samuel
Gompers as the first head Of the con-
templated Department of Labor. which
will be created a separate branch OF
the Federal government as soon as the
President affixes his signature to the
bill.
At a banquet given in honor of Repre-
sentative Wilson by the Central Labor
Union at the New Ebbitt. Mr.. Gompers
said: Il will tell you secret by saying
that l have talked with President-elect
Wilson three times in the past week con-
cerning the appointment of Represent
ative William B. Wilson as Secretary OF
Labor.
Il am giving away another secret.
continued Mr.. Gompers. when I say to
you that / sincerely believe Preside MT
elect Wilson favors Representative VIII
son as a Cabinet member My belief IS
based on safe and sound reasons"
Prior TO the speech of Mr.. Gompers
were addresses by number OF labor
leaders who lauded Representative Will
son as the first head of a governmental
department devoted entirely to the inter-
ests OF labor.
Among the speakers were Representa-
tive Rufus Hardy of Texas, Prof. Willis
Moore, head OF tne weather buItau
Secretary Frank Morrison. of the Amer
lean Federation OF Labor: President
Samuel Gompers OF the American Fed
Grafton of Labor: Vice President James
OConnell. of the American Federation OF
Labor. and others
Among the guests were Representative
McDermott OF Illinois. Representative
Frank Buchanan. Illinois. Judge Rufus
Hardy. of Texas: James OConneii.
Thomas Tracy. James 4. Gleason. Milton
Snellings. John A. Mcdonald. John F.
Costello. p ]. Ryan. P. Shugrue. Samuel
Donnelly. George Cleary, Joseph A VII
mer Oscar r. Nelson. Prof. Willis r.
Moore William Clark. Arthur Helder.
Walter Sherwood. Pennsylvania: Capt.
William Westcott. of California: W. X.
Bailey Of Alabama; Frank Feehan. OF
PENNSYLVANIA: John B. Colpoys. Mr..
Charles winslow. Mr.. Grant Hamilton.
Albert BerrieI. George Parrish. Samuel
Gompers. Luke Ludlow. :. Edward
Beach. Thomas McQuaid, James Lynch.
president International Typographical
Union.
Invited guests: Champ Clark. Speaker
of the House of Representatives: Hon.
Robert NJ La Toilette. Senator from
wisconsin Hon. William +. Borah, Sen
ator from Idaho: Hon. William Hughes.
Senator-elect from New Jersey: Hon.
David ]. Lewis. member Of Congress
from Maryland: Mr.. Frank Morrison.
secretary American Federation of LlboI.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-02
TAFT SAYS FAREWELL
TO UNIVERSITY CLUB
He Calls at New Home and Makes
Short Address to Those
Present.

President Taft last night paid a visit
to the University Club to bid farewell
to the members. MIR Taft while Secre-
tary of War was the first president of
the University Club. and laid the cor
ner stone of the new quarters. at Fiji
teenth and / Streets.
Mr.. Taft paid his first visit to the new
quarters. He was met at the door by
Col. Myron NJ Parker, president of the
club. and former President Gardner F..
Williams He signed the register. and
then wasSshown around the building.
In the main lounge Mr.. Taft net some
800 members of the organization and
made a short address.
Il feel now as II / had just begun
my membership said President Taft.
circumstances over which | have not
exercised control have prevented my
enjoying the real benefits of the Uni
versity Club in Washington. and. there
fore. in order to test its usefulness for
myself l shall have to return to Wash
ington just for the purpose.
II shall come back then as a member
of that underlined and undefinable body
the people, and shall expect the same
favorable treatment that some of our
statesmen friends are always rendering
to the people. But 1t is a very great
pleasure. not Of an acute kind. but just
a SAD klnd, 10 say tnese 1areWe.ls t0
people with whom one has been asso-
ciated and for whom one retains a per-
manent affection.
Il am delighted with the clubhouse. 1t
is as fine a clubhouse as ever saw. and
l am sure 1t will make the center of n
great pleasurable association of men who
respect each other. and who have high
ideals. and who will make this club a
center of influence that will be felt
81. ,vht
the country"
After his address Mr.. Taft, Secretary
Charles d. Hilles. who accompanied him
Mai. Rhoads, his personal aid. and the
officers of the club enjoyed refreshments
In one of the lounges.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-02
DOLLAR DIPLOMACY"
Defended BY KNOX
State Department Summarizes Coed
Accomplished BY Policy During
Taft Adminiskation.
RELATIONS ARE NOW FRIENDLY

The State Department last night made
public a final summary Of some OF the
achievements Of dollar diplomacy our
ing Secretary Knox's term OF once. III
answer to the complaints OF prominent
Democrats that the machinery o. the
government had been improperly urea
for business enterprises, and that the
Knox policies had cost the United states
the friendship of Latin America
Particular emphasis 10 laid by depart
ment officials upon the fact that during
the Knox policy of friendship with
HONOR the relations of the United States
with Latin America have grown more
friendly The department points to the
Increased export trade to Latin n-AmeEscan
countries as evidence of the better re-
iations with the United States.
During the years 1909 to 1912. American
exports to Chile increased by 40 per cent.
Yet. during that period, the State De-
partment succeeded in collecting the
Alsop claim. which had been dragging
along for thirty years. and once nearly
precipitated a war between the United
States and Chile.
Investigations made at the direction
Of Secretary Knox indicate that after
the Panama Canal is open. the American
manufacturer can sell at least SO. 900. 90
worth Of goods each year to the coun-
tries of the West coast OF South Amer
lea cheaper than the people Of those
countries are now purchasing the same
articles from Europe. This list includes
cotton and woolen goods. TO the amount
Of SIT. 600 600: machinery. carriages. and
hardware, and similar articles. $4,000
600. and coal and coke. S1.000.0o0
In less amounts. the State Department. ;
investigations show that among American
goods salable in South American coun-
tries via the Panama Canal are mining
explosives, pharmaceutical articles.
| chemicals, print paper. shoes. canned
goods, furniture, cigarettes, cigars. and
mineral waters
As further evidence Of the gain in
American prestige in aLtin America the
State Department calls attention to the
| fact that more than Us Americans are
now employed by various Latin-Ameri-
can governments In 1903 there were but
| thirty Americans similarly employed
These men are engaged in many branches
OF government activity. mining. engineer
| irg forestry. and education
The Washington herald., 1913-03-02
Woman and Donk
in Washington on
Tour of America
Miss Marguerite Cuist. Who Came Here
with "Hikers." Was Only
ADDED Starter"

The 2o-mile hike Of Gen. Rosalie
Jones' pilgrims, which has attracted a
great deal Of attention. Is put in the
shade by the march OF Miss Marguerite
Guist. who came into Washington with
the Army of the Hudson driving
Jerry" the donkey.
She is on a trip around the world
driving Jerry and her journey to
Washington is only the first lap. Of her
long trip.
Miss Guist is a German woman, and
has only been In America about four
months She read Robert Louis Steven
sons Travels with a Donkey and from
that got the idea Of driving donkey
around the world. She started from
New York four days before the pilgrims
and met them on the road.
Being lonesome, she asked to join the
army, and was welcomed. Last night at
the suffrage banquet. she told OF ner
experiences and plans.
firing of mountain climbing IN the
Hartz Mountains and the Alps and OF
touring Europe by railroad, ST.. con-
ceived some time ago the ambitious
project OF travelling completely around
the world. scorniDg the ordinary means
of .ocomotion wherever possible With
this idea in view, she came 10 the
United States four months ago, handi-
capped by having no friends III this
country and only a slight knowledge
of the English language.
Her trip to Washington Is therefore
only the first lap Of a journey in which
she expects to go to the Pacific Coast
Unlike most of the travellers who have
undertaken to travel around the world in
unusual ways. Fraulein Geist is not work
ing for any wager. She is financing her
own trip. is not engaged in any form OF
peddling or working her way. and IL
simply gathering material for what
promises to be a highly interesting ctory
Of adventure
The Washington herald., 1913-03-02
CONGRESS IN BRIEF.
SENATE.

With only one more legislative day in
tervening before the end of the session.
the Senate accomplished practically moth
ing Yesterday, although many appropria-
ton hills are still undisposed of.
Inaction was largely due to the fill
buster started by Senator Newlands on
the rivers and harbors appropriation
bill. because Of failure to agree to his
plan to conserve the waters of the Mis-
sissippi Valley.
Senator Sutherland announced that
agreement could not be had with the
House conferees unless about 100000 of
Senate amendments for Washington prof.
ects and the New York City courthouse
were eliminated from the public build
ings pork barrel bill.
The Senate spent two and n half hours
In executive session considering army
and navy appointments
The re,r rainder Of the day session was
devoted to eulogics to the ate Senator
Hepburn of Idaho and the late Senator
JEFF Davis Of Arkansas.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-02
CHANGE OF DISTRICT
GOVERNMENT POSSIBLE
Citizens Are Advised to Prepare for
1t by William Mex.
CLAYTON.

William Nick. Clayton admonished the
delegates to the Federation Of Citizens
Associations. at a meeting of the fed
Grafton in the rooms of the Chamber of
Commerce last night, to give careful
and thorough consideration to the subject
of change of government for the DIG
trict, as this matter was being forced to
an issue by strong sentiment among the
residents OF the District, and by ener-
getic labors Of certain members OF Con-
gress.
1T is not a question of whether we
want n change or not Mr.. Clayton
said. but Of being prepared against the
time when this issue will be forced upon
us. The chairman Of the House District
Committee has declared himself in IA
vor of making over the government of
the District to the residents. Represen-
tative Prouty of Iowa will present a
bill. to effect such change. at the COM
ing session of Congress. No matter how
much We may wish to avoid this issue.
We will have to meet it.
In the opinion of the Speaker. one
of the greatest causes for the promotion
of this movement for self-government
here, has been the Board Of Commits
sioners. For. there has grown UP
a feeling among the citizens of WASH
ington. that they have nothing to say in
their affairs. But. II the people feel
that the Commissioners appointed by
the incoming President are nearer to
them, and free from affiliation with
those classes. who In times past. have
seemed to exercise undue influence, the
movement for self-government may be
retarded. II such is not the case. moth
ing that our association can do will
stop the movement, which. in the end.
will mean the discontinuance of the
half-and-half bearing of the Districts
burden of expenses"
d. A. Edwa rds, president of the fed
Grafton. said that following inaugural
week. he wouf call a meeting Of the
executive omtnittee to carefully con-
slider the projdfts Of changing the pres
ent form Of government -
The Washington herald., 1913-03-02
MAKES
farewell CALLS
He Says Good-by to Press Club, Uni
versity Club, and the knights
of Columbus.
TALKS TO HIS OLD FRIENDS

President Taft bade his personal fare
wells yesterday to number of organiza-
tions with which his associations have
been most pleasant during his four years
stay in the White House, preparatory to
his official leavetaking Tuesday.
During his round of visits the ENecu-
tive dropped in at the National Press
and University Clubs. and attended a re-
ception rendered by the Knights of
Columbus.
The President left a trail of optimism
behind him. In his addresses. more like
talks to old friends on the eve of a tenn
porary trip. he took stock of himself and
said he had no reason to be ungrateful.
Under the laws of compensation" he
remarked to the members OF the Press
Club II am almost afraid of the future.
so much has the ledger been on my side
So far. With all the opportunities and
honors j have had in the past, do you
think l would make a defeat for office
an occasion for kicking or squealing
No: 1 am most grateful for the offices l
have held in the past"
Probably the most striking utterance
made by the President during his round
of visits, and the one repeated at sew
eral places. was 10 the effect that he
would not let his defeat exile him from
Washington.
VIII Return Frequently.
He stated that he intended to visit the
Capital frequently. and further said that
he would not be silent when he believed
that his words of advice would be of
any help to those that hold the reins of
government. or stand at the tIller of the
ship of state.
Mr.. Taft also said bood-by to a num-
Der of personal and official friends at
the White House yesterday. To-day he
will attend services at All Souls Church
Preparations have been made to restrain
the crowds which II is expected will sur
round the edifice.
The President was ACCOMPANIED on his
visits yesterday by his secretary. Charles
D. Hilles, and his personal aid. Mai
Rhoads.
Ever since he entered the White House
President Taft has made 1t a point to
pay an annual visit to the National
Press Club. Yesterday he combined his
annual and farewell visits. He also at
tended a reception In his honor at
Knights of Columbus Hall and told those
law, taking a slap at the radical ele-
ment, which seeks to get control of the
government
At the University Club he made a tour
of the new quarters. it being his first
visit He was first president Of the club
and was warmly greeted by the mem
bers, before whom he delivered a short
address
The Washington herald., 1913-03-02
FLONZALEY QUARTET
GIVES LAST CONCERT
Selections from Beethoven and Sehu-
mann, and Which Are Little
Known, Are Played.

The last concert of the FlonZaley Quar-
tet was given before large and dis
eliminating musical audience YESTERDAY
afternoon at the Masonic Temple audi
torium. For this performance two or
the least known string quartets were
chosen. Beethoven's Quartet in c Minor,
op. Is. No 4. and Schumann's Quartet
in a major. op. Al. No. 3.
The Beethoven Quartet in miner.
written in i7gI-ls0o, during his so-called
first period or formative period" was
one of a group of six quartets dedicated
to Prince Lobkowitz. The fourth is
probably the most brilliant and dashinS
OF the set The first movement taiiesro
ma non tanto) illustrates particularly
the composers unfailing freshness Of
rythym and fertility in incidentals.
The second (scherzo). introduced by
Beethoven instead OF an andante move
ment. and ever played rather slowly by
the Flonzaleys. shows his intensity in
portraying subjective emotion. The third
movement (menuetto) illustrates another
well-known quality of Beethoven-the
tween separate movements. For exam
pie. the connection between the trio and
minuet The allegro brings with it great
rapidity OF movement. revealing at the
same time unlocked for melodies. The
most beautiful. brilliant, spirited. and
powerful Of all the movements, il Is
fitting climax to the whole.
Quartet Now Appreciated.
An appreciation of Beethoven's early
string quartets was not found. 1t is said.
until a half century after his death.
When writing to a friend about the c
minor quartet. he said: Whole hours of
reflection are comprised in II, and made
three or four trials before / could bring
it to its present shape" Rossini. 1t Is
said. found in these Quartets many
sublime moments and many sick quar-
ter hours" but when played by the
Flonzaleys We most fervently reverse the
saying and claim there are many sublime
quarter hours.
The second number of this delightful
programme was Schumann's quartet in A
major. written about 1872. and Is one Of
only three of his string Quartets which
have become known.
One feels a deep religious undercurrent
throughout the composition, the Andante
expressive. being a beautiful song. rather
rlaintive. showing the beautifully bal
anced relations between the strings.
The Assai agitato makes on feel the
frantic passion of some one pleading.
The cello carries the melody in this
movement The adagic motto Is a beau
tifully broad theme. extremely religious.
The finale expresses religious resignation.
leaving the hearer with feeling Of
great exultation. 1t is q fitting. sisnif-
cant. and worthy ending to the whole.
The Flonzaleys play with such q wealth
of fine graduations of shading and color
that the listener feels the power OF the
composition when interpreted by them.
Their technique Is never failing and their
tone is admirable.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-02
BLUE WILL AWAIT TESTS.
Surgeon General Not to Approve
Phthisis Cure Until Demonstrated

Surgeon General Blue. of the Public
Health Service. said last night he would
send as many service officers as may be
needed to New York TO be instructed on
treatment by Tr. Frederick
Franz Friednann.
DIR. Blue received no communication
from DIR. Friedman yesterday.
He said there had been no change in
the attitude of tn. Public Health Ser
vice toward the Friedman treatment.
The Surgeon General said that the SER
vice would not place the stamp of its
approval on the treatment until its
worth had been demonstrated by expert
ment.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-02
RUN DOWN BY FIRE AUTO.
Carthuci Did Not Hear Gong Oi
Deputy Chief Maher's Machine.

New York, March IA fire department
auto containing Deputy Chief Patrick
Maher and in charge of Fireman Patrick
Maher, a namesake. while responding to
fire to-day In a six-story tenement
dwelling at 2A-4S Roebling Street. Will
iamsburg, on reaching South Fourth and
Hayemeyer Streets. knocked down and
severely injured Frank Carthuci. fifty
nine years old, of IS Aislie Street The
Changing of trolley car bells prevented
Carthuci from hearing the jangling q
the auto bell. AS Carthuci reached the
center Of the roadway in Havemeyer
Street the auto struck him.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-02
MAIL WAGON HORSE RUNS AWAY
Spills Driver and Eventually Falls
Into an Excavation.

New York. March IA horse drawing
a United States mail wagon ran away
early to-day and fell into an excavation
in front of 40 East Twenty-third Street.
The driver. John Shultz, of 6ls East
Ninth Street. was thrown to the pave
ment and received n lacerated scalp and
possible fracture of the skull. He was
taken to Bellevue Hospital. The horse
was taken out of the excavation unin-
juTed.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-02
TAFT AGAINST PORTS.
Plan Of ReorEanisins of Customs
Service to BE Sent to CONGRESS.

Service to Be Sent to Congress.
President Taft intimated to visitors
yesterday that he would send to Con-
gress tomorrow the Macyeagh plan for
the reorganization Of the customs serv-
Ice, despite violent protests aginst this
plan voiced at the public hearing in the
East Room OF the White House to-day.
For the last time IN his ofncial career
the President sat as judge in a large
public hearing. After Secretary Mac
Weigh had outlined the plan for the con-
solidation of the service. in which he
claimed that the government would save
$4,000 a year in salaries and as much
more in time and efficiency. the Presi
dent invited the representatives Of the
various sections Of the country to voice
their objections to the measure.
Senator Johnston of Maine was the
first to speak. pleading for at least two
districts in his State.
Representative Gardner OF Massachu-
sets and the mayors of New Bedford
and Fall River, Mass. endeavored to
show that the customs service would be
the loser II only one. port of entry Is
maintained In the Bay State.
Members representing seven other ports
1t is intended to abolish also participated.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-02
TumuIty's salary Not Cut.

The Senate Committee on Appropria.
tions agreed yesterday on a report on the
general deficiency appropriation bill. One
Of the important Items was for the restor-
alton of the salary Of the secretary to the
President to $500. Another item put in
by the Senate continues the Commerce
Court until July l. The general deficiency
bill is the last of the general appropriation
bills to be reported to the Senate.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-02
McCREA REPORTED BETTER.
Illness Dates from Time of Retire
ment as p. r.. II. President.

Philadelphia, March 1.-James Nc
Crea, former president Of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company, who Is i'll at
his home in Ardmore, Is reported to be
somewhat improved to-day. Inquiries
at his home are answered with the IN
formation that Mr.. McCrea passel a
very comfortable night and Is resting
quietly to-day. He is suffering from
heart disease.
Friends of the former official say that
his illness dates from the time o. his
retirement as executive head of the
great railroad system Mr.. McCrea vir-
tually grew up with the Pennsylvania
Railroad and its steady development has
had an important part in his Ufsr~,