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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-16
The National Committees Duty

Tho Republican National Committee, When It
,oo.ts to-day will have its duty plainly cut out
for it. 1t has been called together in response 10
the demand of those Republican voters-and the!
constitute large majority of the party-"ho VIE"
TO see the national organization reinforced ana rem
vigorated These voters realize that no" IL ln'
time to discard an obsolete system OF party gov
crnment including scheme of representation III
national conventions which for twenty years past
has been a menace TO party unity.
The great secession from the national party last
wear had as its chief moving cause the befei th''
the party machinery had fallen too lar lh'o Ine
hands of little Coterie of politicians inside the
National Committee and that control OF the ha-
tional organization rested with them rather thah
with the Republican rank and file. untll tnat pe'
lief Is uprooted and the party demonstrates ihd' 1t
is willing to restore power unreServedly 10 'he
voters it will be idle hope for the return OIL Inc
dissatisfied and the restoration OF Republican RUE
both in a majority Of the states and ID the hauou'
The opposition 10 the calling of a convention for
the purpose of liberaizing party rules and re1orh-
ing the system Of representation comes from pohu-
clans who represent "rotten boroughs' on the Ma
tonal Committee and in national conventions ana
who for purely selfish reasons are oath TO surrender
their ridiculously magnfed authority. These behe-
Nciaries of inequality are backed by certain reac-
ionary politicians from other states, who are will
ing to keep the party small and impotent if oily
they can remain prominent in IL. It would be pre-
mysterious to allow such combination Mt Washing
ton to-day to ride roughshod over justice and COM
sense.
The law committee of the National Committee
has reported that the committee has itself no
mower TO reform the system of representation.
That finding is IN accordance with settled Republ-
can policy II would be superfuous. therefore, for
the committee TO pass upon plans for a new APP
portionment, since the special convention is the
only proper tribunal TO which such plans are refer
able II is well, however, to encourage dis
cussion of the problem of devising the fairest
possible scheme Of representation. The Young Re
publican Club Of this city has just prepared a
plan which has the courage of carrying further
than most other plans the principle Of graduating
representation in accordance with actual party
strength. 1t prescribes a minimum vote on which
a Congress district may have representation-2O
per cent of the total vote Cast-and thus strikes at
the root of the greatest evil OF the present system
which gives 100 Republicans in one Congress dis
trict many of them non-voters, as much power as
10000 or 10000 genuine Republicans in another
district.
to becloud the situation by discussing problems
rightly reserved for the convention. The thing
for 1t to do is TO call convention and thus give
the party chance TO work itself out of a deep
and yawning rut
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-16
Chilly for Tammany.

Mr. Fosdick has no heart-that is certain. II he
had be could not be cruel as to give list OF
faithful Tammany jobholders who could be de-
captated with no loss TO the public. as Culkin has
been by the Surrogates Of New York County. Nc
Cooey at $4,000 q year. his butcher friend at SoVco'
Tammany corporation inspectors. Tammany place
holders in Joe Johnsons Fire Prevention Bureau
and the others on the Fosdick list should hold Il
meeting TO denounce that meddlesome investigator
as an object for the attention Of the Society Tor
the Prevention of Cruelty TO Politicians.
It is 10 be noted that Mr.. Fosdick says MI
Mitchell was his fellow investigator In collecting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-16

Both difference and agreement exist between hlch
authorities on Mexican affairs. Mr.. wilson AT
latest accounts was still insisting that Huertas
power was crumbng and would soon he gone
General Huerta on the other hand is equally GER
tain that his power is increasing and is quite
secure Both are agreed. however on the fact that
General Huerta in the words which he borro"S
from Paul Jones. has not yet begun to fight
The question is whether he Is ever going To night
effectively He himself says that he is and that
these months Of delay have been utilized IN the
making of necessary preparations. Mr. Wilson, on
the other hand thinks that he has been unable TO
fight and is steadily growing less able To that
question this country anXiously awaits the answer
and il wonders how much longer it Will have to
wait for It,
Tho proposal Of the Mexican Congress is GER
tainly not encouraging. II wants General Hucrta
kept in dictatoral power for some six or seven
months more Apparently the ten or eleven
months Of Office have not been sufficient for prep
aration. He must have more time. even though IL
be contrary TO the constitution. The world might
be resigned to that prospect If 1t could have salts
factory assurance that real settlement would
thereby be effected.
But at present It must he confessed that. ex'
cept for his saying So there is no more indication
that Huerta IS about TO begin TO fight than there
was six months ago, and there is no promise OF
more being effected in another half year than mas
been effected in the nearly year that has passed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-16
A CALL FROM TUSKEGEE
Booker Washington Asks for Gifts for
Negro Teachers.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir. In making trip through the
South a few weeks ago l discovered
cases where colorod teachers are not
receiving more than so month for
their service for teaching a public school
This indicates the sacrifice that many
colored teachers are making throughout
the South in order TO give the negro
children some education.
II Is for teachers and pupils OF this
class for q number Of years have made
an appeal 10 the public for Christmas
cards. books or any other gifts that will
remind these people. who arc doing the
nations work under such difficulties, OF
the Christmas season. IL is most help
ful for them to be reminded that there
is somebody on the outside who is think
ing Of them and cares for them.
] should be very glad 10 serve as a
medium for forwarding 20 such persons
whatever gifts may be sent TO me at the
address given below.
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON,
Principal Tuskegee Institute, Alabama.
Dec. 10. 1918.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-16
BOSSES AND DICTATORS
A Spanish. American Reader Indicates
Parallel

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir. The great energies of thoughtful
men have been recently turned TO the
solving OF the Monroe Doctrine contro-
versy and the bringing about OF universal
peace Mr.. Tafts speech. delivered the
other evening I'm this city. is one Of great
importance and worthy OF. commendati
II ought to penetrate in the minds Of the
rising generation of this nation. The
Monroe Doctrine, quoting from Mr..
Tafts speech. is certainly n national
asset. and one of the highest value, for
those who would promote the peace Of
the world
II has most remarkably maintained
peace In affairs of European American
importance. and candidly attempts TO
foster greater friendship between this
nation and it's sister republics. What.
then, does all this dissatisfaction and
chaos OF these neighboring republics
mean? DO they misconccive the general
propositions of the doctrine?
Sir. this Is "A case when they have eyes
and they see not the friendly hand: when
they have ears and hear not the fraternal
voice of this Republic.
Where would the Central American re-
publics. and even some OF those lying to
the south. be? what would have become
OF them when. In their infancy. attempt
ing to set up governments. they were
hunted by territorial eXpansonists. If II
were not for this protectorate?
But all the trouble does not originate
from the people as a whole. 1t comes
from that band OF selfish men whose de-
structive opinions are and will be a detri
ment to these Americas so long as they
exist. ] mean the bosses; you have them
In the tropics. az well as In the more
frigid zones who for their own interests,
and not for that OF the people, must
never permit, II within their power, such
policies and laws to be adopted which
might hinder their all-precious corpora
tons.
Sir. eliminating these men from the
general mass. democracy IL bound TO
exist in Latin America. The average ed.
ucated Latin Is In tune with the polciec
of this great nation.
Abolish these egotstical men: educate
the poor. who have for so long a time
been under the sway OF their mighty
sceptres; give them chance TO modify
the present existing codes as they may
deem fit: give them the necessary fnan-
cial support. and In the course OF time
they Will have established supreme
democracy, equality for ALL" and will
show themselves to the world as uphold
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-16
THE PEOPLES COLUMN

,ers ~ justice and promoters Of greater
and more efficient governments than to-
day exist.
Let ray OF justice shine upon them
clear the way. and they will surely find
the unbeaten path of righteousness and
prosperity. JOSE SOSA OLIVIA. Jr.
Peekskill, y. Y. Dec. IL. 1919.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-16

much of this information. Mr.. Mitchers affection
for the political iobholder is not expressed III
fervent terms just now. but in descriptions OF
salary standardization which shall do away with
fat pay for pull only. All in all, it looks like
cold winter for Tammany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-16
EPOCH MAKING.
BUT MURPHY "GAvE IT BACK"

From The Philadelphia Inquirer.
In all probability the old guard OF Tam
many Hall views with mingled disgust
and suspicion that Massachusetts, COM
mission which recently returned to the
state $4,000 of $4,000 appropriation that
had been made for it's expenses to Gettys-
burg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-16
An Open Forum for
Public Debate.
POLITICS UP THE STATE
What the Editors Think About
Current and Coming Events.
NEXT YEARS TICKET.
The Buffalo News.

From The Buffalo News.
Next year the Republicans must elect
Governor and United States Senator.
Every sign points TO Mr. Whitman as al
ready cut out for one OF those places. and
from recent developments some inquire
as 10 whether Senator Root is not likely
10 succeed himself though the election
now is conducted by popular vote instead
OF by act Of Legislature.
IT'S THAT.
From The Rochester Democrat and
Chronicle.
The year is not quite over but we have
no hesitation In saying that its most re-
markable phenomenon is the spectacle OF
Tammany and reform travelling in double
harness.
WHITMAN.
From The Ithaca Journal.
At the present time all eyes i'm the Re
publican camp are turned toward District
Attorney Whitman as the man who could
sweep the state. Mr.. Whitman beyond n
doubt is commanding greater admiration
every day among the people. His fear
lessness and courage in running down
every clew in the John Doe proceedings
is continually winning for him more
friends.
TINE TO FORM.
From The jamestown Post.
Levy died game He spoke against the
direct primary bill and on his motion
Mr.. Humans resolution demanding that
State Engineer Bensel give an account
ing OF canal expenditures was referred TO
the Frawley committee OF infamous mem
Dry
THE SENATORSHIP.
From The Syracuse Post Standard.
II prejudice we know i'm New York to
be unfair renders unavailable the ablest
of American statesmen mir. Root FOR
the Presidency. ii certainly should not
diminish our loyalty TO him. New York
has pride In him. New York has gained
through him that position in the Senate
il has not held before for MANI years
New York should not fail TO keep him
there.
UNWEPT. UNHONORED AND UNSCNG
From The Utica Observer
The history OF the Legislature. taken
be examined with any feeling OF pride.
IL has been a boss ridden thing sho
there will be no regrets upon its death
A feeble flicker OF repentance during ITS
last hours will not oblterate its hateful
memory.
EPOCH MAKING.
From The Albany Knickerbocker- Press.
The recent state conference of Repuo-
leans In New York City. where mill
tant progressives in the party committed
New York State Republicanism TO their
platform, and the amazing work OF the
Tammany Legislature In enacting four
progressive and farreachlng laws are
surely epoch making events. lew
months ago either would have seemed
impossible TO the most optimistic radical
and yet the race between all three polit-
zeal parties as TO which will best win the
favor OF the people continues unabated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-16
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

Uncle Sam Is getting gay In his old age. His adj
mirable publication, Daily Consular and Trade Re-
ports" has the following from Consul Baker now on
special commercial service in India: I'm Angus
Iamiltons 'Afghanistan' is mentioned the following
interesting episode:
The staff OF the frontier regiment guard along
the Afghan side OF the border had accepted in
yitaton to the mess at the Russian post They
arrived in due course. appearing in all the full
dress grandeur Of secondhand railway uniforms
The officer commanding the detachment exhibited
on the collar his tunic the mystic words Ticket
collector: his subordinate, a subaltern. content
with the less exalted label Of Guard" out OF
courtesy to their guests the Russians suppressed
their merriment receiving nevertheless the impress
sion that a portion OF the subsidy granted by the
government Of India TO the Amir Of Afghanistan
was taken out IN the cast-off uniforms OF British
public companies. The fact that the Amir
through his agent in India, had acquired large
parcel Of discarded clothing at one Of the annual
sales Of condemned stores in Northern India"
He-As a sex you full Of pretcnce. Now. why
do women always kiss each other?
She-Oh. that's only to make you men Jealous
Philadelphia Record
NEVER.
read OF the hero's successes
in the novel Of bygone days,
CT his fight against might, Of his gaining his right
In al kinds OF perilous ways;
And then, the last page ~ finished,
While the lovers get kisses and gold
wonder why we're not heroes
WheI our life story is told.
He battles the villain OF romance
To regain the family name
At tire castles gate he meets his fate
AnC captures a beauteous dame:
But h. never, unto my knowledge
And I've searched from Chaucer TO Cobb,
Has RULED New York editor
On an Odyssey after job
II. A. p
Daddy"
We'll SOM"
III grow to lie a big league president VIII nave
Ia re Governor Of Pennsylvania frst"-Cleveian1
Plain Dealer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-16

More letters in the Pindell case? II they rival
Colonel Jim Hams" by all means let's have them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-16

Mona Lisa" has been recovered but two OF "Ty"
Cobb's favorte bats arc gone. Thus docs young
America even in colossal crime outstrip the eifete
monarches Of the Old World.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-16
DON'T OFFER ANY REWARD.

From The Chicago Daily News.
Somebody may have kidnapped>J. Frost
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-16
WHITMAN.
From The Ithaca Journal.
TIME TO FORM.

From The jamestown Post.
Levy died game. He spoke against the
direct primary bill and on his motion
Mr.. Humans resolution demanding that
State Engineer Bensel give an account
ing OF canal expenditures was referred TO
the Frawley committee OF infamous mem
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-16

Daddy"
We'll. SOM"
IL grow to lie big league president VIII nave
10 be governor Of Pennsylvania frstE-CleVeiani
Plain Dealer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-16

From The Rochester Democrat and
Chronicle.
The year is not quite over. but we have
no hesitation In saying that its most re-
markable phenomenon is the spectacle OF
Tammany and reform travelling in double
harness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-28


mail carrier, first folder, assistant folder.
doorkeeper and pages Of the 18th Legisla-
t4re for attendance at the organization
of the 10Th Legislature.
Resolve in favor of aid in building
highway bridge across Moose river in
Jackman plantation, county of Somerset.
An Act to incorporate the Maine Sc.
eurity Company.
An Act to extend the charter of
Ithiel c. Blackman for maintenance of
ferry across the Penobscot river between
Lincoln and Chester. in the county of Pc
nobscot.
An Act to incorporate the sweetsir Or
phan Asylum.
An Act to regulate the taking of smelts
in the waters of Egypt bay, Franklin bay
and Taunton bay and river, in the towns
of Hancock, Franklin, sullivan and Taun-
ton in Hancock county.
| An Act to extend the charter of the
South Paris light. Heat & Power
Company. Is s
An Act to amend Chapter IT'S of the
Private and Special Laws for the year
1872 relative to the Wiscasset E1ec-
trio Light q Power Company enlarg-
ing its charter
Passed to be Engrossed.
Resolve in favor of Letter E. Plan
tation and Sandy River Plantation,
Franklin county, for the repair and
permanent improvement of highways.
Resolve in favor of the counties of
Somerset and Kennebee.
Resolve in favor of the town of
Paris
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FROM the senate: An act To ailsfld
section 10 81 Ch3Ptef l94 OF the I'll
Eate ana SRecial Laws OF I'LL feldi-
ing to The h2uiton municipal couit.
In the House tins blll was referred
70 the Afoastook county delegation
ana came rom tfe SENATE reIciIeu 10
TIE committee on salaries and ices IN
concurrence.
On motion by Mr.. Putnam Of houl-
concur with the Senate in its reference
From the senate: An Act to amend
@'cilcn - napier l2l Oh me iup-
liz Laws OF 1898, relating to clerk hire
cf re register OF probate OF kennepee
eoucty.
Ia tae House this bill was retorred to
the kennebae county Dc Saton, ah0
came from the Senate referred to the
committee On salaries and fees in
nrn-eencurreace.
field. the House voted To recede and
concur with the Senate in its refer
et,ce. = stts9a3h.a M rs -
~ eH ------'4i ii't
From the senator An ACT 70 fesu-
late the saiary of the register 9i pro-
bate for TIE county OF Plscataquls.
In the House TINS plil was ielfifeu
to the committee on appfopniaelohs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-28

| tition OF e. D. Turner and 80 others
of Isle au Haul, asking for close time
on deer in the town of Isle au Haul
for period of five years.
by MIR. Richardson of Canton: Pc
tition of f. y. Robbins and As others
10 allow fishing through the ice in
Pleasant, Labrador and Little Labra-
(oi Ponds in the town of Sumner,
Oxferd county.
Sea and Shore Fisheries.
BY Mr. Stevens of Kennebunkport:
Ar Act for the better protection of
| .nell fish in the town of Kennebunk-
port, county of York.
BY Mr. Iarman of Stonington: Pc
t.tion of ". B. Thurlow and 81 others
Of Stonington, asking for a close time
on shooting sea birds from April to
October.
Indian Affairs. m
BY Mr.. Washburn of Perry: Rel
! s, I've making appropriations for Pas
samaquoddy tribe of Indians
BY same gentleman: Resolve in fay
or of Peter j. Newell representative
of the Passamaquoddy tribe of In
clans
Claims.
BY Mr. Durgin of Milo: Resolve in IA
vor of the town of Milo to reimburse the
said town for its expenses in supporting
Mary Lowering and her three children
family of Frank a. Lowering. State
| charges, with statement of facts
BY Mr. Pitcher of Northport: Resolve
i'm of ,fp
Towns.
BY Mr.. Cochran of Edgecomb: Remon-
STRANGE of Byron Giles and 206 others OF
Boothbay, against any division of the
town of Boothbay.
Reports of Committees
Mr.. Warehouse from the committee or
judiciary, reported ought to pass" on
sitl, An Act relating to the Home for
Aged Women in Portland
MIR. Kicker from the committee on edu-
cation, reported fought to pass" on bill,
An Act to amend Section l of Chapter IL
of the Public Laws of 1909, relating to the
state superintendent of public schools.
By Mr.. Bowler from the same commit
tee, reported fought to pass on bill, An
49, ~ Ne4AfNah ATSNlApH o. VI NsAIetRttI 10 VI
the Revised Statutes, relating to com
pulsory school attendance
Same gentleman from same committee,
reported ought to pass on bill, An Act
TO amend Section IS of Chapter 15oof the
Revised Statutes, relating to the duties
of the superintendent of schools.
MIR, OConnell from the committee on
interior waters, reported in new draft
and ought TO pass resolve that the sum
Of $50 in 1918 and $50 in 1914 be appropli-
ated for placing buoys In Lewys, Long
and Big lakes, in Washington county.
The reports were accepted and the sew
eral bills and resolves ordered printed I'M
der the joint rules
Mr. Gyr from the committee on inte-
rior waters, on bill An Act to preserve
the natural resources of the Kennebec
valley and to present their diversion, re-
ported legislation thereon inexpedient.
First Reading of Printed Bills and
Resolves.
Resolve in favor of the town of Solon
Resolve in favor of the town of Albion.
Resolve in favor of the city OF Bidde-
ford
Resolve in favor of the clerk, assistant
clerk, messenger, assistant messenger,
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Yarmouth the House voted to reeede
and concur with the Senate in its ref
erence.
The following bills. petitions. etc,
were presented and referred
Judiciary.
b. Mr.. Mitchell of Newport. An Act
to amend Section OF Chapter IL of
the Revised Statutes. relating to fees
OF trial justices and justices OF the
peace.
ON motion by Mr. Mitchell Of New
port. the vote was reconsidered where
/. this bill was referred to the com
mittee on judiciary, md on further mo-
ton by Mr.. Mitchell the bill was ia
bled for printing pending its reference
to Il committee
BY Mr.. Sanborn of South Portland
An Act relating to the Diamond IS
LAND Association.
Nv Mr.. smith of Patten; An Act al
lowing change in the location OF
right OF way
Rv Mr.. Peaks of Dover Petition OF
John f. Sprague and 22S others IN IA
yor of bestowing upon women an
equal right of suffrage with men.
Legal Affairs.
BY Mr.. Allen of Machias: An ACT
for the better protection of BURBERRY
lands.
Bv Mr.. sherman of Eden: An Act
ia authorize the inhabitants of the
town Of Eden to erect and MAINTAIN
wharf in tide waters.
BY Mr.. Allen of Machias; An Act
repeating Section of Chapter 800 OF
the Private and Special Laws OF 1911
entitled An Act granting II. l. Gooch
the right to maintain dam on lhe
East Machias River.
BY NJ Taylor of Topsfield; Petl-
ton for investigation of conditions
caused by howagc on st. Groix River
and building of a dam by the St
Croix Paper Company.
Education.
Rv Mr.. Violette of Van Buren,: Re
solve in aid of building at Van Bur
en- College.
BY same gentleman: Petition of
trustees of Van Buren, College for api
preparation in aid of building al
said college. with accompanying re-
solve.
Railroads and Expresses.
Bv Mr.. smith Of Patten: Commu-
nication from Frank L. Robinson. in
regard to causing woods and bushes
to be cut from railroad rights of way
at danger points.
Agriculture.
BY Mr.. Skillin of Hallowel: Petit
ton of Charles 5. Pope and eight
others of Manchester. in favor OF An
Act to provide for the conducting Of
Investigations in animal husbandry 10y
the Maine Agricultural Experiment
station"
Ways and Bridges.
By Mr. Scates of Westbrook IN
Act to authorize the employment of
county prisoners on highways.
BY MIR. Franck of st. Agatha Re-
solve in aid of the town of St Agatha,
accompanied by statement of facts
BY Mr.. Smith of Fatten: Commu-
nieation from Frank l.. Robinson in
regard to keeping highways free from
rolling stones.
inland Fisheries and Game.
BY Mr., Hartman of Stonington: Pc
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HOUSE.

Monday, January %. 1919.
The House met according to adj
journment and was called to order by
the Speaker
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Clark of
Gardiner.
Journal of previous session read and
approved.
Papers from the Senate disposed of
in concurrence.