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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-18
The consequences of Wrong Start

The vice of tie Republican Natlonai Commune
assumption of power to change the OASIS vi lopi'
sentation i'm national conventions was deinohsu"'eU
Yesterday when the first attempt TO exercise '"e
new power was made. What the Repuohcah No'ei'
wanted was chance through the lnstrumeh'a'i'!
Of a new convention to change the basis OF repre-
sentation in accordance with their own lueas vi
Justice and equality. But the committee WIN /"
view TO preventing the free action of the party anu
thus avoiding undue interference with It's own au-
thority preferred to initiate Il personally cohuuc'eu
downward revision, leaving the voters only the mar
row latitude of accepting or rejecting Whatever en-
COMPLICATION of wisdom might be offered them
The plan of representation adopted yesterday is
SOD to the popular demand for fairer distribution
of delegate power in national conventions but II Is
only a sop. The inequalities left are almost as
glaring rs those existing under the present system
The committee ventured to Top of part OF 'he
absurdly excessive representation of the southern
states but it failed deal logically or courageousN
with the abuse of rotten boroughs.
The plan offered by the Young Republican Club
of this city had the great merit of applying honestly
the principle of representation in accordance Wl'h
voting strength. 1t fixed minimum vote TO Which
a Congress district must attain In order 10 DE ell
titled to delegate, and thus sought to put an emu
TO the farce of delegate making as it is now con-
Quoted nv the skeleton" district organizations In
certain Southern states In such districts one dele
cnte is as superiuOus as two. far as the welfare
Of the national party is concerned and the proposal
Of the National Committee to give each district one
delegate regardless of its vote. is distinct failure
10 apply the logical remedy to an acknowledged evil
Under the committees plan disparity in repre-
sentation will he continued to fragrant degree
Al the election of 1912 1884 votes cast in
Louisiana for the Republican national ticket 1887
were east in Mississippi and $50 were cast in South
Carolina In this state 400 42S votes cast for
Mr. Taft If the committees plan prevails Louisi-
ana will be entitled in the next national convention
10 one delegate for every $40 voters Mississippi
to one for every 1873 voters and South Carolina to
one for every 4s voters. while New York will have
10 worry along even If 1t retains its present 10
votes TO one delegate for every 5000 voters
1t may be that a convention fresh from the people
would tolerate such inequality in representative
power But then again. it may be that it wouldn't
The chief grievance Republicans interested In re-
storing an adequate measure of popular rule within
the party have against the National Committee Is
that ii has closed the door against free and full
discussion of all reorganization plans and resort
to the only tribunal within the party TO which
such plans ought TO be submitted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-18
FOR THE SALVATION OF THE PARTY
An Old Republican Strongly lndorses
The Tribune's Demands.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir win YOU allow me to express
great qualification AZ The Tribune's stand
as 10 2 change i'm the methods and man
uers 81 the Republican party?
voted for Mr.. Lincoln and have held
steadily to the party for many years
The Republican party was strong and
lived long because Il had noble principles
and stood bravely by them. but the old
Republicans were the last men in all the
world 10 be- whipped into the line Of
crooked politics. And. further. they are
the last men 10 be hoodwinked o. tricked
into measures or methods
That palter with Va I'm double sense.
That keep the word Of promise To our ear
And break IL TO our hope.
So the work TO be done must Toe an
honest and genuine one. The little men
who stand ready with their cans OF putty
and varnlsh are not the men for this time
The Tribune gems to me 10 stand for a
genuine renovation. {.
Planheld. y. j.. Dec. l6. 1913.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-18
WILSON'S DICTATION TO MEXICO.

From The Outlook London.
Wi'l' regard TO the conduct of the administratL n
can anyone deny that would have followed mme-
diaey II the demands addressed behalf OF President
Wilson to the Mexican government n fortnight ago
had Deen presented To power capable OF protecting
its honor and Independence by offensive and not only
defensive means? Let recall the terms Of the mes
sage rs cabed by The Times correspondent at Wash
lngton The United States will insist on the ellmna
ton OF General luea, and all closely
with him, from the control of public affairs To this
emu financial pressure will be and foreign
vesors VIII be warned that the obga lions incurred by
the present regime Will not be recognized II this proves
lnsuncent blockade Of Mexican ports will be resorted
TO- When General Huerta has been eliminated some
one acceptaple TO both (sic) factions will be induced
to assume the provisional Presidency under the protec-
uon oi ihe united States President Wilson requires
ana so on This is the dlctaton of AFRO
CANT and mercess conqueror toward an AFFECT enemy
YET the united States seriously informed. are
a'o'dng war with all their might Why this is war.
weaker.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-18
THE OFFICE SEEKERS
A Republican Ask, the Party Leaders
to Put Aside Their Ambitions.

TO the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir. As Republican ] wish To state
that the view 81 Mr.. Humphrey I'm his
letter To your paper is entirely correct.
II is not the men in the ranks who are
always fighting among themselves but the
party leaders, who are always looking 10
control such and such an office Their po-
litical anmosity is merely based upon the
fact that this one got an office and the
other was not taken care Of
or course. politics was and always
shall be a game Of graft, but still there
should AZ least be little self-respect for
the men they are supposed to he the lead
ers Of
At the Chicago convention In 1912
who were the men who broke away from
the party and formed the Progressive
party but a bunch OF "soreheads'?
But as that convention Is over now and
the Progressves have done their damage,
why not get together again and reorgan-
lie the Republican party. so that in 1916
We can have our Republican President in
the White House?
With apologies to Colonel Roosevelt AMI
his Coterie OF office seekers.
LOUIS j. HOROWITH, Jr.
New York. Dee. lG. 1913.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-18
IN REPLY TO DR.. JOHNSON
The Theory of Shifting Reserves from
Point to Point IL Attacked.

TO the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: In his excellent article on currency
in The Tribune of December Dr. Joseph
French Johnson tells us how TO nip panic
I'm the bud. He says that we must ac-
cumulate our money reserves in a large
reservoir and be able To send them at once
TO the spot where they are needed. II does
not Seem 10 occur to him that there Is any
lack OF integrity about this method. He
calls our attention to the fact that our
banks owe their deposltors twenty billions
OF dollars and have less than two billions
on hand to pay them with. The fraudu-
lency is not visible until We recollect that
these deposits are repayable on demand.
Bankers know that they cannot pay on
demand I'm times of stress. so the tacit
agreement TO repay on demand IL rank
dishonesty.
DIR. Johnson's remedy would perpetuate
our present deceitful system He SAYS:
Bankers deal in credit and credit rests
upon confidence" Now. II happens that
confidence itself should rest upon some
thing safe and sane and sound and hard.
Confidence should not rest upon successful
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-18
COZ TINfN An Forum
L

deceit He says that what is wanted is a
banking system that will automatically
bring TO any one OF the sections OF our
country the strength Of all in time OF
need Yes. rush the reserves around from
one point TO another where most needed
in the effort to restore confidence in what?
Why, in the belief that there is plenty OF
sold when there is not,
E. ID. BRINKERHOFF.
New York. Dec. 10, 1913.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-18
One Satisfied Republican.

TO the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: All honor 10 the Republican Nation
al Committee for the stand 1t has taken.
The Republican party is greater than any
one man ard his satellites. The party OF
Lincoln. Grant. Hayes. Garfield, Arthur.
Harrison. Mckinley and TAFT can stand
many licking" and smile, knowing that
principle must eventually triumph over
policy. greed and "get-there-at-any- price
adventures. To quote Scripture, the Re-
publican party may be troubled on every
side. yet not distressed we are perpexed,
but not in despair. for we walk by faith.
not by sight" c. SCHWEITIER.
South orange, y. j.. Dec. 10, 1918.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-18
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

''I've got the biggest chest in New York. shouted
husky looking fellow as he accosted the pauoi-
man at the doorway of the Department of Health.
Yes. and if YOU keep on hitting it up it'll slip
down on YOU too" said the quick witted cop, who
meets hundreds of queer characters every day. And
what do YOU want me to do with your chest?' he
continued
81 want 10 get it measured" said the strong man.
You must he one of those white hopes said the
patroman You're in the wrong place, Billy; you're
looking for Madison Square Garden. just take That
car, and you'll land. Goodby.'
And the big -chesed went his way.
Hurried Husband say, porter, have time to
say goodby to my wife?
Porter-Couldnt say. sir. Don't know how long
you've been married'-Comic Cuts.
ONE DAY.
The earth turned over and faced the light
In It's everyday, selfish mood
The skies were blue and the sunbeams bright,
But the needless earth ignored them quite
In its struggle for money and food
Till the clouds came down and 10. twas night!
Then under the blankets hid its head
Like a naughty child sent off TO bed
oh. when will the earth be good?
W. Il. A.
WHY did the great pianist refuse to play"
Temperament He got mad because hts name was
printed in smaller type on the programme than the
name of the piano which he was to perform. -
Chicago Record Herald
Two passengers one big Swede the other a
brawny hsted Irishman made simultaneous grab
discarded newspaper that fluttered 10 the floor
in the wake Of a departing passenger on "A subway
train the other day" says Joseph Allen. who plays
the Hermit in Seven Keys to Baldpate" at the
Astor Theatre. After one grab at the printed
I,th ft,y.
fell to the floor while the Swede and the Irishman
gazed nonchaIantly at the ceiling fat individual
across the aisle leaned and annexed the paper.
but after the first peek chucked IT away with look
of disgust on hts face as he grunted in Teutonic
tones: Yddish, by goy""
Ethel-so you prefer long engagement Well.
wouldn't
Mare-You would II you liked flowers and candy
and the theatre as much as do.-Boston Tran
script
George Grossmith. writing London paper Of
the origin Of the slang phrase II don't think"
lates that spite Of the recent claims IT, he ran
it to earth in Dickens. He SAYS:
"One afternoon / commenced rcreadng Martin
Chuzzlewt' for the TIL time, and half way through
the sixth chapter / found Tom Pinch regrcttng the
departure of his friend Westlock and Eliminating
thus i IN "A nice man | don't think as John used
TO say TO be feeling low account of the
distance between US There is nothing in this
world doubtless | read further | shall discover
The immortal humorist inviting to Come
here and Keep smiling "
What's the matter with your eye. Mike
Sure, Is il black"
1T certainly is black"
We'll. | saw an alteration between man and wife
yesterday"
And did YOU mix up in itY'
Il did not. | only innocent bystander.'-
Yonkers Statesman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-18

''pifle' and then hang him in cage ou'si'o wv
state Department window-or no. on 'h"u'""i
platform; since 1T the State Department "ouio w
the place of all places where he would sedomesl Nv
heard by the Secretary of state
No. it's not the Implicated damn " '"e
"phie,' That's what makes the case 50 ualh anu
hopeless. Mere Ic:e majesty. or even "~' ""'oN
might he overlooked, But iccc Bryai-Ple'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-18

views pronouncedly different from ms own Oh nla'
ters legal and politcaegaL II is to he hoped 'n''
state will never see there any man less sincere anu
earnest and dsintereSted in standing Tor ruin anu
nubIic welfare as he understands them than Judge
Cullen has always been.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-18

Hah for the Crane Juice administration. Presi-
dent Wilson'S birthplace stanton va HAS eo'''
dry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-18

Menelek Of Abyssinia seems TO be IKE fat 'u' Nv
which crawled after its head was oh-deau pu' "o'
yet conscious of it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-18

The Tribune uses its best endeavors to insure '"e
trlstworthiness of every advertisement It prints anu
20 avoid the publication Of all advertisements contain
ing misleading statements or claims
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-18

Mr.. Yuan is generous. He says ne does not WAN
t, abolish China's Parliament. But that farlia-
ment wanted and meant TO abolish the President
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-18

n you sleep well. says a Jersey nonageharldI
philosopher, you will be happy. Rather' II you al
happy you will sleep well.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-18
THURSDAY. DECEMBER 49, 1913.

Entered at the Posofce York as Second Ciass MAJ
Matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-26
II TREASURY FINANCES.

washington. OCT. 25.-The condItIoh OF
the United states Treasury at the begin
ming of business to-day was: Net balance
in general fund. Sl2G313.159; total re-
aaiots yesterday. 81 sO4 2s2; total payments
yesterday. S2.9f3. 0s3 The deficit this hscal
wear is IS. O2GG14. against deficit OF ~,
2GI O5s last year exclusive Of Panama Canal
and public debt transactions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-26

tRecodo Of
of nsm
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cosedu until %
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-26
AVERAGE OF THE TRIBUNEs LIST
oE FIFTEEN RAILS.

Exchange. lSas. 'Ex dividend.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-26
STOCK MARKET REVIEW
Very Dull Session and Prices
IRREGULAR at Close.

Yesterdays short session OF the STUN
market was extremely dull, owing 10 d
very small attendance and the lilleh-
ton of many traders to remain out VI
the market until affairs In Mexico nave
reached a more favorable basis. Inc
usual professional trading in rev
stocks of the more important class was
in evidence, but there were many ac-
tive issues that remained unquoleu
during the first hour. The initial
quotations in the standard issues were
fractionally off, and while Reading was
unchanged on its first sale II dropped
back on the next few TRANSACTIONS
Union Pacific was 81 down and Penn
svlvania showed a lower price, and fol-
lowing unchanged quotations LOT
United States Steel common and Anal
gamated Copper at the opening the
prices sold off fractionally.
In the later trading the tone Of the
market improved some, and at the
close United States Steel common ana
preferred displayed fractional gains as
did American Can and a few other
issues. But in Union Pacific common
and preferred, the Rock Island issues
and several of the less active specials
losses were recorded. Pennsylvania
and Reading closed the days trading
at prices unchanged from Fridays
final sales. Yesterdays market prac-
tically was simply an incident so far as
its Importance was concerned, as
throughout the morning there was not
q sufficient volume of business to show
a fair representation of sentiment. and
the irregular movement Of prices left
the closing an indefinite one so far as
foreCasting any trend.
The news of the day included some
railroad returns for September, among
which were reports from Northern Pa
cifc showing an increase in gross
earnings as we'll as net increase. The
Chicago & Northwestern, while report
ing an increase in gross, showed a de-
crease in net. The trade reviews Of
the week were given slight attention,
and about the only subject under dis
cussion was the acute situation In
Mexico.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-26
FOREIGN FINANCIAL FIELD
Market in London Steady
Prices Easy in Paris
Berlin Dull.
BY Cable to The Tribune.1


London. Oct 25-There was very little
interest I'm the stock market to-day ana
prices moved within a narrow range. Inc
general tone was steady. Dealings were
held under restraint by the approachlns
settlement and the outlook In Mexico.
Trading in American shares was quiet
EXCEPT in United States Steel and AmaiBa-
mated Copper. in which some activity was
roted with firmer quotations at the CLOSE
Consols closed unchanged at iZis ioi
money and 72% for the account. CANADIAN
Pacific was u higher at 23412.
The premium on gold at Madrid to-day
was quoted at $50, unchanged, and L'sooh
at IS, also unchanged.
Paris. oct. 3-Prices were easier OH
the Bourse to-day and sentiment was uh-
settled on the Mexican developments
Three per cent rentes closed 10 centiihes
lower at 81 francs 371a confines Tor the
account
Excbanee on London, 25 francs 70 CEN
times for checks.
Private rate of discount, 3s per cent.
Berlin. oct. 25-There was no feature III
the trading on the Boerse to-day anu
prices we're practically unchanged AZ the
close. ~
exchange on London, % marks 40 pfen-
rigs for checks.
Money, per cent
Private rate of discount, ~ per cent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-26
MAYS CONSOLIDATED OIL SOLD.

The signing Of the contract under wnich
the American Gasolene Company, a SUD-
sidiary of the Royal Shell, VIII
take over the Mays Consolidated oil Com
pany will virtually mean $4,000 in the
treasury of the latter company as the
first payment OF a total of 100000 offered
by the Royal company. Stockholders, at
a special meeting this last week, approved
the offer of the Royal-Dutch-Shell to pur-
chase the property at 100000, Of which
10000 is to be paid when the contract
is signed and the remainder within four
months. It is stated that after payment
OF all liabilities and expenses the stock
will be retired at between 10 and IS cents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-26
DIVIDEND NOTICES.
SEAROARD AIR LINE RAILWAY,
mo. 1.26l.l

Baltimore Md. october 90. 1918
The Board OF Directors has this day de-
olared dividend Of one Per Cent go upon
the preferred capital stock Of SEABoARD
AIR LINE RAILWAY, payable on Novem-
bel IL. 1913, to stakeholder registered upon
the books OF the Company at the close Of
business on November 5. 1913. The transfer
books will be closed at 3 o'clock p. NJ. on
November :, 1913. and will remain closed to
and including November l5 1913.
ID c. PORTEOrS. Secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-26
NEW YORK BANK STOCKS.

FURNISHED by S. II. +. Pell Co.. No. u
Wall street,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-26
BANKING INTEREST
FoURTEEN.MILE RAILROAD SOLD.

Middletown, y. Y. oct. 5.-The Mid
dletown & Unionville Railroad, fourteen
miles long, running from this city to
Unionville, was sold in mortgage fore
closure proceedings here to-day to the
first and second mortgage bondholders
committee. 1t is said that the road Will
be operated as an Independent line. For
merly it was operated by the Erie in con-
nection with the Susquehanna & Western.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-26
TOBACCO STOCKS.

Quotations furnished by l.. l. Winkeman q
Co., No. A Broad street)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-26
DIARY OF MOVEMENTS.

4 daily record Of the trend on the New
York Stock Exchange for the week:
MONDtY-Prices display good under
tone In dull. Irregular trading.
TUESDAY-Prices start upward at open
ing and closing IL strong.
WEDNESDAY-Declln In leading Is
sues and duh trnding; specials gain.
THURsDAY-Aftrr lower opening irreg-
uiar price. follow. closing weak.
strength. closing higher.
sATURDAY-Markety very dull and prices
Irregular.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-26
The Union Trust Company of New York offer. J

you, AS AN INVESTOR, WANT TNFoR-
nation about Pacific Coast investments.
The Financial News. I. w. Hellman Bldg,
Los Angeles. Cal. gives II. Issued weekly.
Send for sample copy. Also publishers OIL
Bradstreet. 80 cents per copy, official oil
book OF California.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-26
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE QUOTATIONS

25-TotaI sales for the day, 1000 s"a'''
2s3a36 shar for he sa 1912 ..... oo,
Total January o October 2 ,I<0N' '"A0' ~
sharesf sa period in 1slZ'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-26
MISCELLANEOUS SECURITIES.

FURNISHED by Harvey \. Willis Co. No. 80
Broadgay)
Evening star., 1913-11-02

simple sulfo solution will cost you one dollar at
any drug store.
Evening star., 1913-11-02
Any Woman May
Now Be Beautiful
By MISS VALESKA SURATT

The Charming Actress Whose Self Made
Beauty Has Become World-Famons
THE slow, tedious methods now COM
i monty employed in trying to acquire
beauty should all be forgotten and in their place
these few formulas should be used faithfully
for results which you have SO long sought.
For Promoting Hair Growth
Evening star., 1913-11-02
For Promoting Hair Growth

The open secret of really forcing hair to grow /:
the proper stimulation. not merely of the scalp
Evening star., 1913-11-02
FARM LANDS

YOU MAKE NO MISTAKE IN LOCATING IN THE
Northwestern United States-Minnesota North Dakota,
Montana Idaho, Washington, Oregon Northern Pacific
Railway the most productive sections of this fer
tile land Celebrated fruit valleys of Northwest pract
caly all Northern Pacific Much good land still may be
obtained low prices and terms Quick transporta
tion nearby markets, good neghbors, excellent schools
Write for illustrated literature mentioning State
tion in which most interested l. Bricker, Cen
immigration Agent, Northern Pacific Railway, 325
Northern Pacific Building 81. Paul, Minnesota
Evening star., 1913-11-02
TEXAS FARM LANDS

FARMING on the Texas Gulf Coast pays big profits.
THERE'S ample RAINFALL delightful climate,
cheap lands oto $50 acre and low Good roads and
schools Cotton, corn potatoes, yield high Daying and
poultry raising making big Gulf Coast folder free
r. u Kennedy Colonzan Agt GC&SF Ry Galveston, Tex
Evening star., 1913-11-02
MOTION PICTURE PLAYS

MOTION PICTURE PLAYS WANTED You can
them We teach you by mail. No experience needed
Big demand and good pay Details free Associated Motion
Picture Schools, o22 Sheridan Road, Chicago.
Evening star., 1913-11-02

eptol, which will cost about
fifty cents at your druggists,
with half pint of water and
two ounces of glycerine. Use
this every day.
Splendid Shampoo
Never forget that the scalp
must be kept clean of scurf
and dandr11ff to insure health-
Evening star., 1913-11-02

would dissolve superf1uous
hair is simple sulfo solution.
BY applying this. even the
stiffest hairs on very tender
portions of the body are re-
moved without leaving the
slightest mark, red spots or
irritation. 1t is ideal. The
Evening star., 1913-11-02
GAMES AND ENTERTAINMENTS

Dialogues Speakers, Minstrel Material Jokes Recitatons,
Tableaux Drills, Entertainments, Makeup Goods Large
Catalog Free. + s. Denison & Co.. Dept. 81, Chicago.