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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-17
u. S. WON'T ADVISE TRUSTS
McReynolds Declines to Inter
pret Sherman Law.

Washington, April l6.-Attorncy General
McReynolds declines TO be counsel for the
trusts" Of the United States.
AS the chief legal officer Of the federal
government he is receiving scores Of re-
quests for advice as 10 whether certain
lines Of action by combinations Of capital
would violate the Sherman law or some
antitrust decree under IL He has stead
Easily refused to commit the Department
OF Justice TO interpretations OF law be-
cause such "A course requires comprehcn-
sive investigations and study and VII
tuallv would make the Department OF
Justice. he thinks. the legal advisory adj
iunct of commercial interests.
Among many others, this attitude was
made known TO ". +. q. Harding, of
Birmingham, Ala. who. introduced 10 the
Attorney General BY Senator Bankhead,
asked if the government would object 10
the American Wire Company. a sub
sidiary of the United States Steel Cor
poration completing its proposed steel
plant at Corey, Ala. work on which was
stopped some time ago
The Attorney General would not indi-
cate whether the government would re-
gard this AS an improper move. In view
of the pending suit against the so-cailed
Steel Trust
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-17
TARIFF BILL DENOUNCED
Woollen Firm Sends Protest to
Wilson and congressman.

The New York Custom House as con-
Quoted during the last administration was
denounced and the influence of the Amer
lean Protective Tariff League described as
sinister in q letter. copies of which were
sent Yesterday by f.. II. Van lngen & CO.
in,norters of woollen goods. 10 President
Wilson. the members of his Cabinet anu
the members Of both houses OF congress
After reviewing Mr.. Underwood's intro
duction Of his tariff bill. in which ne as
serted that the future growth OF our Sreat
Industries lay beyond the seas. ana Ffesl-
den, Wilson's declaration that we must
build ND foreign trade the communlca-
ton asks
Are American manufacturers to De
protected in their fight TO market their
goods beyond the seas while cunning as
elimination Is used against American I'M
porters and foreign exporters to prevent
the extension OF their trade in this coun-
tryc II. in seeking foreign markets.
American manufacturers should be met
by such crude, oppressive ana tyrahi'oai
demands as appear in the administrative
sections of the Underwood bill there
uo,,id he howl Of execration and angry
denunciation i'm this country which would
probably be considered as quite Justihed
bv President Wilson and MI Underwood ;
committee.
mo such hostile and unjGstly discrimI-
Mating provisions against foreigners can
he found in the customs laws of any other
country on earth. They would be consid-
ored unciyilized. uneconomic and disgrace
tulIv mean anywhere except. apparently
m this free republic.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-17
SEE PERIL TO SHERMAN ACT
Manufacturers Object to Ex-
emptinp Farmers and Unions.

President Wilson has been asked by the
National Association OF Manufacturers
made up Of 1000 representatives OF manu-
featuring concerns. TO scrutiniZe carefully
that provision IN the sundry civil bill spe-
officially prohibiting any part OF the s"V''""
appropriated for the Department OF JUS
tice from being used TO enforce the pro-
visions of the Sherman antitrust act
AGAINST associations OF farmers or labor
unions.
In protesting against this clause. Jonn
Kirby. ir.. tho president of the orSaniza-
ton. who signs the appeal TO the fresi-
dent, says.
Speaking in behalf OF the vast manu-
featuring constituency comprising our or
oanizatlon. / take the liberty OF GAZING
YOUR attention to the inherent and impos-
,ible wrong represented by this particular
provision. The provision is violauNe Vi
every consideration. II is special iesisla-
tion in ingenious and subtle form. il IS
an ATTEMPT TO subvert the operation Of the
Sherman antitrust act
III the so-called Sherman antitrust sc'
should or must be amended by due 'o"-
eressional method, that is proposition
the merits of which will be open for iess-
lo,ive debate and the expression OF popH-
lar opinion. But while the law is upon
tho statute book. TO limit the operation
and application of the law by restrictive
nrohihition through the medium or an
sppropriation is dangerously near at least
implied notification.
ascana the conclusion that the underlying
r,,rnose of the veto. expressed by Presi-
dent Taft with respect 10 the same maj,
ter is founded upon fidelity TO justice ana
arm. mistaken patriotism
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-17
RAW WOOL STAYS FREE
TO PLEASE PRESIDENT
House Democrats in Caucus
Agree by Heavy Majority to
Follow Wilson's Wishes.
UNOERW00D'S PLEA WINS
Cotton Rates Also Left as New
Tariff Bill Provides-Re-
quests from Foreign Coun-
tries Granted.

Washington. April 1G.--After an unusu-
dent was criticised for Interfering with
tariff revision. the House Democrats in
caucus to-day refused by an overwhelm-
ing vote to Grange the Wilson-U Underwood
provision FOR free raw wool. An amend
ment offered by Mr.. Dies. of Texas. to
ievy a - per cent duty on raw wool was
beaten 10y vote Of f. to 90.
Because Of the criticism by Democrats
from the wool growing states Mr.. Under
wood was again forced TO make a plea for
the rate dictated by President Wilson.
His plea is said to have been even more
telling than that in favor Of the sugar
schedule. when he besought Democrats
not 10 humiiate the President by reject
ing his plan for revision Of the sugar
duties. Mr. Underwood told the caucus
that in 2 tariff bill Of approximately 1000
items President Wilson had taken de-
cded stand on two-wool and sugar. The
majority leader acknowledged that the
views of the President were at variance
with those OF the Ways and Means Com
mittce. which decided on II per cent
duty on raw wool
The President asked FOR these rates AZ
carried in the wool and sugar schedules.
said Nj. Underwood. according To reports
from the caucus room. Now. If you re-
ject his proposition for free raw wool you
Immediately raise political issue IN
every Congress district in the United
states. for YOU are at variance with the
head of tn, party"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-17
For Party Harmony.

Nj Underwood suggested that in the
interest Of party harmony and in view OF
the fact that Mr.. Wilson's rates concerned
only two items % importance, the caucus
should stand by the chief Executive and
the obliging Ways and Means Committee.
This the caucus did and the Democrats
favurinC duty on raw wool are not now
sufficiently numerous to cause trouble in
the House. even il they are absolvcd from
the caucus action.
Mr. Dies hotly declared the President
should not bc permitted 10 advise in the
framing of tariff bill. 1t is his func-
ton TO veto bill If he doesn't like it; not
TO interfere in rate making Mr.. Dies
argued
Nj. Alexander. Of Missouri. also in
dulged in criticism of the manner in which
the Ways and Means committee had
Welded its prerogatiVes to the White
House
Mr. Underwood and Mr. Montague the
latter a new member defended the i'res
dent on the ground that Inc was expected
tc consult and advise with Congress on
public questions The heated debate re-
vowed ABOUT Inc issue ol ."Het"'i NV
President should express his views regard
inc tariT revision before or after bill
b. drawn.
The ma lority leader was again placed
i'm the attitude OF having To espouse rate
h. did not personally approve. Democrats
also pointed out. without refutation IRON:
Mr. Underwood. that the party must now
4.f.,d fro. rau, Uopi while IL favored a
DUTY Of 20 per cent year ago and That
lust as complete a somersault had been
executed on the sugar schedule
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-17
WILL NAME CRANE SOON
Chicagoan Expected To Be Ap-
pointed Ambassador to Russia.
TO SUCCEED CURTIS GUILD
Senate Committee Hears Objec-
tions to Proposed Leasing of
Quarters for Embassies.
From The Tribune Bureau.

Washington. April lt-lt is believed
here that Charles X. Crane. of Chicago.
soon will he nominated tor Ambassador
to Russia. The plan 10 have curtis Guild
continue as ambassador at St Petersburg
until Mr.. Crane could arrange his busl-
ness affairs in this country has been
somewhat disarranged by the application
Of Mr. Guild for leave of absence.
Mr.. Guild informed Secretary Bryan
that his health was poor. and that II was
imperative for him 10 have at least Two
months leave. This was granted, put
Secretary Bryan said he believed sue
cessor would be chosen before the inter-
val had elapsed.
Mr. Crane was al the White House to-
day in conference with the President ST.
crane was appointed Minister 10 china b.
President Taft soon after the beginning
of his administration. When he reached
San Francisco. on the way 10 the orr
ent. he was recalled because % his al
legged statements on foreign policy.
The Senate Committee on Foreign Re
lations ordered to-day, without objection.
favorable report on the nominations n
Walter II. Page To- be Ambassador 10
Great Britain. John Bassctt Moore 10 be
counsellor OF the state Department; Joan
r.. Osborne. 20 be Assistant Secretary OF
State and Dudley Field Malone to I've
Third Assistant Secretary Il State.
Opposition to Senator Bacons bill pro-
tiding for the leasing and furnishing OF
quarters FOR legations and embassies until
permanent buildings can be purchased OF
constructed cropped out in the commit %.
one or TWO Senators expressed the opin-
ion that President Wilson's diplomatic
appointments up 10 the present time ind'-
Gated that men of the right type colld
be obtained for the foreign service with
out Increasing the present rate Of COM
pcnsat.on, either directly cor indirectly.
and they opposed any increase on the
ground that 10 would mean a departure
from Democratic ideals other Senators
were disposed 20 object To- senator
Bacon's plan for leasing quarters. taking
the view that permanent legations and
embassies should be acquired az once.
objections were also made against Sen
ator Bacons classification of diplomatic
posts by Senators. who declared the op.n-
ion that the expense OF leasing ana mann
taining quarters in some Of the more i'm
portant South American capitals was
greater than in Paris OF London.
The only action taken 10y the commit
tee was 10 direct the chairman, Senator
Bacon. 10 appoint Subcommittee 10 con-
s!der the bill and report 10 the fun COM
m.ttee but the discussion indicated that
40 great haste viii be displayed by either
the Democrats or Republicans to reliese
the President from the embarrassment of
finding suitable representatives, at foreign
posts who can afford to sustain the iinih-
clal loss the appointments involve Dem
ocratic members Of the committee axe
confident. however. that the committee WEI
report a measure which will achieve that
pun pose and that II Will be passed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-17
False. Declares Moore.

Professor Moore asserts that the
charges of Mr.. Fowler are malicious and
false lie declares there are no shortages
IN tho accounts of any OF the divisions
and that he invites a fun investigation OF
his record.
Secretary Houston conferred with the
President before the removal Of "ir.
Moore was announced. and later issued
the following statement;
Immediately after the resignation 81
Professor Moore. Of the Weather Bu-
,e.u. WAS submitted TO the President and
accented by him. charges were filed with
the Secretary of Agriculture 10y reSponSi-
be mon within the service. These charges
were of such grave nature that the
Secretary of Agriculture called upon the
department Of Justice for an lnVeslisa-
ton.
The Investigation is still under Nay
hut the facts so far secured, ard lald ne
fore the President YESTERDAY were sum-
eient 10 warrant him in deciding to with
draw his acceptance of Professor Moore 5
resignation ard remove him summary
which has been done to-day. the ffes'-
dent has also directed the secretary OF
Agriculture 10 suspend Charles !. Burns
o., cp,nloye of the Weather Bureau, pehd-
ING further investigation OF ms case
and n take such disciplinary measures as
no may doom necessary with such other
o~.,,o,os or the Weather Bureau as MAJ
br tonDd 10 have been uudulY actlNe III
usinr the public service for private ana
personal ends
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-17
PLAN FIGHT ON TARIFF
Republicans Confer on Ways to
Attack the Measure.

Washington, April l6-No organized
effort will be made by the Republicans
in Congress 10 oppose the Democratic
tariff revision. The subject was dis
cussed by Republican members of the
wavs and Means Committee and of the
Senate Finance Committee at meet
inc i'm Senator Gallinger's office to-day
and although no formal decision was
reached the prevailing sentiment was
I'm favor Of taking no positive action VI
the way of introducing Republican bill
as q substitute for the Democratic
measure.
The Republicans. acting on the pre-
cent of the late Speaker Reed that no
tariff bill at all is the only kind that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-17

Washington. April l6-lf Colonel Theo-
dore Roosevelt imagines he has anything
on the Secretary Of State in securing low
priced luncheons he has another guess
according TO certain friends Of Mr.. Bryan.
Colonel Roosevelt. according to repor,
partook Of a two-cent school luncheon the
other dav. and while il is admitted that
this may he getting pretty well AROUND
the high cost of living. II is pointed out
that there was an element OF charity IN
the coloners Sastronomics and that he
had TO he introduced.
Colonel Bryan. OH the contrary oough'
hs low-cost luncheon in the open market
and without an introduction. he and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-17

tends an exhaustive investigation OF
books Of insurance companies shows that
IN many cases the earnings of companies
from previous investments and holdings
are nearly as large as the amounts which
are annually distributed as dividends ana
that II does not appear that separation
Of sources of income Is made for the pur-
pose OF ascertaining the funds aVailaoie
for dividends.
The committee holds that a pohcN noid-
or is not promised a refund, but paruci-
patton in the surplus of profits. ana the
plea that the dividend is a refund o.
portion Of tho premium rather thah d
distribution Of the actual surplus oil 'he
companv derived from all sources Is not
consistent. on that basis. II l. held' u''
insurance companies are in a position 10
declare dividends which VIII CONFORM. "
the commercial definition OF dlNidehu''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-17

finds favor i'm every district will play an
offence game and allow the Democrats
to set up the target for them 10 shoo'
at Amendments will be offered by IN
dfyidual Republicans, who VIII dlrec'
their energies to picking flaws IN tns
Democratic measure, but the minoriN
organization as such will take no hama
in the fgh,
There was a disposition by some OF
the House members to Introduce Dill
which would carry the stamp of the Re-
publicans Of the Ways and Means Com
mittee. but the Senators objected
strongly 10 this course. 1t IL possible
that the wool bill framed by Mr.. Payne
will be introduced in the House TO point
the comparison between the Republican
and Democratic measures. This VIII he
decided by the minority caucus to-mor-
row. but positive action by the RepuD-
Leans will probably go no further
Senators opposed to the Wilson-Cn-
derwood bill began 10 take hope to-day
that something would arise TO block the
way of the measure. Protests are com
ing in from all parts Of the country IN
increasing volume. which may stimulate
the opposition to the more radical pro-
visions OF the bill Every day OF delay
aCgravates the difficulties which con-
front the Democratic leaders. as the
complaints Of constituents are beginning
TO make a deep impression.
It does not appear that the dlssatis-
faction has been sufficient up To the
present to change any votes, but II the
process of revision should be unduly
prolonged and drag on through inc sum
mer months there is a possibility tnat
the ciamoring of constituents may drive
some Of the Democrats into open rebel
lion against the party leaders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-17
HELD UNDER WIRELESS LAW
Student Accused of Interfering
with Radio Messages.

Boston. April ls.-L T. liill, "A student
al the Massachusetts, Institute Of Tech
Lology, was charged by federal authori-
ties to-day with interference with radio
messages sent out by naval and CONNER
cial stations IN the first case In New
England since the enactment Of the new
federal wireless law. I'LL said he was
unaware that his small station was caus-
ing any interference with legitimate bust
ness.
TIill pleaded not guilty and was re-
leased on his personal recognizance for
hearing on April %
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-17
PEERLESS EVEN IN LUNCHEONS
Bryan Goes Roosevelts TwoCent Complimentary Repast
Several Better by Buying Two Meals for
Seven Gents in Open Market.

Mrs Bryan had been inspecting their
new Washington house. which WAS the
home Of Mr.. ard Mrs. Martin ". Little
ton last year. when they felt the need OF
refreshment Going 10 the Arcade Mar
ket, in that neghborhood the Secretary
of State purchased two buns for cenf
apiece and five cents worth OF cheese
making the total cost OF the two lunch
cons per capita three and one-halt cents.
Just where the Secretary and MIS-
Bryan ate this repast is not KNOWN pu'
when last seen the Nebraska statesman
was headed for Rock Creek Park with ths
luncheons IN his hand
When il comes TO purchasing economica
meals i'm the open market Colonel Roose
Welt has still something TO achieve.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-17
,,,7cuARD TO SING SING.

,.r,os c. Pritchard. proprietor Of a
r,o, at No 255 West 42d street. was
,"n,onced 10 not less than one year and
go, ,,onths nor more than three years
e's =. las, by Justice SeaDury in the Grim
ina, branch of the Supreme Court for re-
''" ''',an stolen goods. Pritchard bought
40 beIlbcys Jew clry which had been
'.om - from Miss Frances S. Barnes Of
,be s, Andrew Hotel. Pritchard made
.,,,,,ion to Miss fiArpSs-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-17
HINTS AT BlACKMAIl
Mellen Official Accuses Prose
cutor in Westport Case.
~ Telegraph 10 The Tribunc.


Vow Haven. Conn. April l6.-Nice-
President +. c. auckland. of the New
work., New Haven & Hartford Railroad
leaned a statement to-day in regard TO
,,aesoge sent through him to Presi-
,on, Nellen by Stiles Judson. state at
,ornov concerning Mr. Mellens indict-
or, for manslaugh,er in connection
win the Westport wreck
uuci.lapd said his clerk reported on
Anil that a man representing himself
&c AR hudson. called him on the tefe-
rhone from Bridgeport saying In sub
s,opce that unless Mr. Mellen or Mr.
,.,oi,,and renrired the attorneys for the
',,.oah officials on trial to change their
ho,orce he would arrest Ny. Mellen.
ur Ruckland said he regarded it -
80, =, hl.ckmail to ask Mr.. Mellen TO
,our mon 10 save himself and
-, NJ NeIIen refused To have any
ming to do with such an arrangement
rdlesa of the consequences TO HIM
o,c Mr.. auckland said he so stated 10
,',.o lie did not regard the COM
'"'' '',,on az confidential. he said. and
,'''''.N ia no, stand by without pro-
test.
r.,,uoo,, Conn. April l6.-State At
-. Iudson. replying To Buckland's
Element said he regarded the latter 8
conduct in diyulsing the
as inexchsable and ,,, rePre" NO threat Or
SAID ne ms as IN what Mr.. Mellen should
SUGGESTION gees ony az man Al who said he did was a
d dei snu "" faIsfier Mr. BuG haan was
simply seeking 10 tnN Wih,' ac"ordinC TO
Prant against Mr.. Me"'"'
Nj. JudssoA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-17

Lindsay Rus sell president OF Inc japan
Society. received a cable message yes'e'
dav from Baron Shibusawa' chairman d
he Toxic Advisory Council of the japan
society. expressing the fear that an anu
,anaoese law would seriously inJure ira
ditional good feeling between the TWO ma
tons. ,,.,,
In rely Mr.. Russell set forth 'hat can,
forpia was autonomous and consideie"
IN. question local. resentinS outside inter
cor.nce ue besought Baron Shibusawa
t. assure the japanese that tne A'''i 'o"'
uublic was friendly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-17
President Orders Record Altered
TO Show Weather Bureau
Chief Was Discharged.
CHARGES MADE BY FOWLER
Accused Of Irregularities in His
Campaign for Cabinet Of
flee Malicious and
False" His Answer.
From The Tribune Bureau

Washington. April 16.-The acceptance
of the resignation Of Professor Willis l..
Moore as chief Of the Weather Bureau. TO
take effect ON July 81. was revoked to-
dav by the secretary of Agriculture and
the record changed. at the direction OF the
President 20 show that Professor Moore
WAS "summarily dismissed" After seven
davs Of rain and cloudy weather the sun
immediately came out.
How far the administration blamed Pro-
fessorc Moore for the diSagreeable weather
* not disclosed.
II is asserted however the miserable
weather vas not responsible for this sum-
mary action in Professor Mocre's case.
President Wilson acted on charges pre-
fcrred 10y Representative II. Robert Fowl
or Of Illinois. that the former Weather
Bureau chief Was guilty of Irregularities
in the furthorance of his candidacy for
the Office or Secretary Of Agriculture The
specifc charges made 10y Nj Fowler arc
that the travelling funds Of the bureau
were virtually used in promoting Profess
sor Moores candidacy. and that promo
lions of sabordinatoS were made i'm the
interest OF tue thlti loHllOdl "iH"''''''
Pending further Investigation. clerk
in the Weather Bureau has been suspend
I'd. Secretary Houston is conducting the
INQUIRY nj the direction of the President
and further Developments are expected.
Friends Of Professor Moore say he was
simply indiscreet in his Jealous campaisn
and that there were no Irregularities
warranting his dismissal 1t is admitted
that employees of the government under
Professor Moore worked IN the interest of
his candidacy but it is contended that
much Of their activity was without his