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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-11
Censorship Here and Elsewhere.

Those sensitive guardians of our morals, the
police are again endeavoring to suppress "shock-
ing" play. Perhaps they have acted Alright. We
leave il TO court TO decide whether It is sincere
criticism or commerciazed viciousness. But this
new eruption of police activity suggests comment
on the whole tendency Of such censorship.
In London, as it happens, there is just now a
great pother over the latest farce imported from
Paris who's the Lady," is its name. Apparently,
il is no better and worse than the usual run OF
such stuff At any rate, the Censor passed it, and
that settled its right 10 be produced. As com
ment on the working of such censorship, we quote
from that sanest of London weekles, THE Nation:
What is right for him the Censorl is the COM
monness crowded IL be little draped in forms OF
speech) that suits the audience which certain
type of producer has his So long as the artist
purrs this average sensual world, or even tickes
wrong is criticism anything that suggests rotenness
in current institutions, or the Ideals that shelter
beneath them. So that under this ban the most
searching thought of the best minds In modern
finds the doors of theatre boted and barred
against IL, while the trash slips through.
We are perhaps, in I better lot here than is Lon
don 1.-The most searching thought Of the best minds
In modern Europe" has not always been kept off
our stage But the tendency Of censorship here is
exactly the same as that in London. II passes the
suggestive SHOW as matter of course. and it
bans the frank criticism of life
Some sort of censorship may be a necessary evil.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-11
Working Toward the Man High
est Up.

district Attorney Whitmans John Doe inveStlga-
t,on into highway graft has been singuary prouuc-
tive of results up TO date. Fowler. the bagman' NC
Lean treasurer of the Democratic state Comml'ee
another bagman, and Mcclure. general jobber' nave
been indicted: Palmer. chairman of the Democratic
state Committee. is facing indictment on charge
of extorting campaign funds from corporation;
couple of state Engineer Bensels men have been
dragged into the limeght Gaffney, friend ana
business associate of The Chief has been shown
TO be receiving profits from commissions pald Oh
supplies sold to the state. Material enough III the
way of unaccounted-for campaign contributions mas
been disclosed to warrant half dozen indictments
In all this the trail leads directly to Tammany
Fowler and Mclean were effective as bagmen only
because of Tammany in office. Mcclure and MS
brother were business associates of nephew OF
Murphy Gaffney-G affney is almost as much boss
of Tammany as is Murphy. Murphy, 'Gaffney ana
Carroll. who got profits like Gafneys, were sec
ond Triumvirate ruling the Wigwam and enjoying
all emoluments A word from Gaffney to Reel.
Highway Commissioned Reel. who once admitted
that his reverence and esteem for Murphy amounted
almost to Iove-was quite enough to turn the specin-
cations for or against any product and bring the
dollars into the pocket of the bosss friend
Some of the agents of this Doodle enterprise will
nave 10 SldHu uldi' anu may ~ ~ jun
a big man in political circles: so is Palmer, by
virtue of the job he holds. though in it he
has been only Murphys puppet. Doubtless as the
Investigation goes on others of the bigger figures in
he political-cOntractor world will find themselves in
he shadow of the Jail Have the men behind these
agents always kept within the law Mr.. Whit
mans work far has been excellent. and he has
brought its results well up the ladder toward the
Man Highest Up. But the value of this work
would he increased a hundredfold If for once a
Man Highest Up could be made to feel the hand
of Justice on his shoulder
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-11
The Nations and Their Navies.

The overwhelming vote Of the House of Repre-
sentatves in approval of Mr. Winston Churchill's
proposal for suspendng naval construction through
out the world for year makes timely a considera-
ton OF what the nations are actually doing in new
shipbuilding. Authoritative details OF this have
lust been presented in official return OF the Brit
ish government
From this il appears that Great Britain and Ger
many which are supposed to be the leaders in naval
expansion, are in feet the only important powers
which during the last three years have not in
creased but rather have decreased their apprOpria
lions for that purpose Great Britain has decreased
her appropriations for new construction from $751;
$4,000 TO $S0,JOOOOO, and Germany hers from $685.
$4,000 to $5j,O50yOO0. Their total naval expendi-
lures have however, increased more than these spe
cia appropriations have decreased.
As for Russia, France, Japan and the United
States, their appropriations for new construction
have materially increased Those Of Russia have
more than trebled three years and now exceed
Germanys while those Of France are much larger
than those OF the United States. OF all the nations
named the United States spends by far the least
for new construction in proportion TO the total naval
expenditures. Thus, Russia's allowance for new
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-11
NIGHT SHOPPING
II Is Called an Inhuman Practice and
Mockery of the Christmas Spirit.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: This Is the season of night shopping
and Red Cross stamps. The purpose OF
the latter is TO assist in the elimination
OF tuberculosis. while purchasing at night
is conducive 20 that very disease. since 1t
prolongs the hours OF labor and deprives
the store employees OF sufficient time for
fresh air and rest, more especially az
many Of these people are compelled to
work i'm unhealthy Easements.
II 1t were not for this inhuman practice
the stores could and would close at a rea-
sonable hour. Every purchase deferred
until a night or holiday Is a direct injus-
tice To- these hard working people. The
excuse. N didn't do 1t plenty of others
would Is n weak and foolish one.
II you Will shop at night at least be
honest enough To admit that you care
nothing about the welfare OF others.
The Red Cross stamps are intended for
A great and worthy cause. DO not make
a mockery OF them by attaching the same
To purchases made at night.
CONSIDERABLE SHOPPER.
New York. Dec. 3, 1918.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-11
The "Insouciant" BritOn.

Just what the British quarrel with American
sport NAV be it is often hard TO comprehend Amer
leans have developed a habit Of winning. But that
is not altogether our fault; and even a statuesque
gloomy Brton doesn't object to winning if his is
the victory.
We are indebted 10 The London Spectator for
clew to this problem. The question Of training
and American versus English methods was under
discussion. Naturally, The Spectator vastly pre-
rred the old British ways-the older the better
And thus il summed up:
We remember seeing American Jumper VINO
went through bodily COntortons and sort OF ceIe-
mony of visible mental concentration on his OBJECT
that suggested a leopard in the underground OF a
Jungle preparing to spring. The ordinary English
amateur would have been too self-consclous 10 go
through these performances in public the recol-
ing the difference between strictly scientific sport
and sport that retains engaging air of nsoacidHct
We prefer the latter
That is evidently it, However well Americans
may perform they lack insoUcdHcc When rum
ming a sprint, we permit ourselves 10 look the part
instead Of maintaining a bored. nonchalant calm
as if we were reading Horace uttering a pro-
posal Of marriage
If we would only try harder to look unnatural
and try less hard TO do the thing in hand well. what
a noble and truly English nation we might become
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-11
AS TO WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION
A Reader Believes Such a Measure Will
Discourage Building.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: We have been advised that the
legislative leaders are preparing a work
mems compensation bill which will include
alarming and drastic features.
AS the builder and owner of several
large buildings in this city. we feel Il our
duty To inform YOU that we consider bill
OF this character very detrimental to the
interests of contractors and builders. Not
orly the high schedule of compensation.
but the provision which gives no appeal
from the award OF the commission. is
particularly bad We feel that a bill OF
this nature will not only encourage work.
men 10 be careless, but will also discour-
age activity in the building line
r w. BROWNING.
New York, Dec. s, 1913
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-11
EMPLOYERS AND THE MILITIA
National Guardsmen Are Not Wanted
Until the Bullets Fly, That Is.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir The report OF the Chamber OF Com
merce committee upon the falling off in
enlistment in the national guard fails to
show in detail the opposition of employers.
In the organization in which the writer IS
an officer | have noted with surprise that
employees OF banks and railroad companies
are the ones who have the most trouble
in attending drills.
The bank In which the writer is con
cerned won't employ any more men who
are In the guard. II is not infrequent
that have to go without dinner In order
10 be on time for rolcall. On the other
hand, small retail concerns are mucn
more considerable. In case of trouble.
however. we know who II is that is
prompt I'm demanding the guards ser
vices. ARTILLERYMAN.
New York. Dec 6, 1913
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-11
A Call for Monists.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Apropos of the coming celeor"'O.
in honor of Ernest Haeckel, the srea
German biologist and monist. WIS" -
say that I am organizing the HaeoNe
Advanced Monist club, with oraho",
throughout the city. The dues are me'e"
nominal, and the purpose is TO SUM-
psychological and biological proo''.,
and to form friendly association ioi va
mutual discussion of these and r''''s
questions. Only monists and ad'a"'
thinkers are eligible. Wage workers "
all are welcome. The applicant for me-"
bership must supply two character ie''
ences.
Thinking men and women who desno
join this club are invited TO commune, ~.
with the undersigned for further palu
lars. FREDERICK MILLER
No. 1861 Wallace avenue, The p'0'~'
Dec. s. 1918.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-11

Republican Party Reform as
Some Editors View 1t.

SENATOR ROOTS LEADERSHIP.
From The Syracuse Herald
IN any gathering OF New York state
Republicans where a superior quality of
brains is needed. Elihu Roots presence
is noted b. the rank and file with con-
siderable relief.
IN THE PROGRESSIVE COLUMN
From The Buffalo Express
New York Republicans are no Longer
bound by the reactionary platforms of
recen. state conventions. The confer
ence which met in New York on Friday
adopted ? progressive declaration "t
principles. which recognizes most OF the
reforms for which political Independents
have been working. The Republican
party will he a much more attractive
place for INDEPENDENT citizens hereafter
WHERE IT BELONGS.
From The Rochester Post-Express.
True to its traditions, the party mas
definitely taken its ancient and right
full place in the forefront of the move
ment for such changes In our pohu-
cal machinery as are clearly de-
manded by the changing conditions OF
modern life. 1t is the wisdom Of its
wisest minds that the time has come
for abolishing the huge. unwieldly ana
confusing blanket ballot. grown as II
is TO such absurd proportions. and to
substitute therefor short ballot
bearing only the few names ~ the
men whom the parties offer to the peo'
pie as the responsible administrative
heads of state and municipal affairs.
PRETTY LIVELY CORPSE
From The Blnghamton Republican-Her-
aid.
4 year ago gifted cartoonsts were
drawing pictures showing the Repuo-
lican elephant dead, dying or so III
that he could not recover. Well, ne
seems TO be a pretty lively corpse now
lie will be llvelier yet before another
six months pass. Like the wrestler OF
old. ne has touched solid earth again
and has stood up, stronger than ever
prepared TO meet any and every assam
upon the bedrock principles OF AMER,
can government and able to defeat ah
no EVIDENCE or "STAND-PATISM.
From The Rochester Democrat anu
Chronicle.
The program adopted at the Repup-
lcan conference I'm New York CITY j
sufficient answer 20 the charge repeal
eddy made by Mr. Roosevelt that 'he
party IN this state rs wholly IN inc
grasp of selfish reactioraries. sIupl'
bosses and INSCRIPTIONS enemies oil re-
form. all bent on thwarting the VIII "a
the neople. An organization that nc
mands a statewide oirect-primary law
az equitable compulsory compensate"
law for workingmen. the reform OF III"
rules Of the Assembly. the adopuoii "
the short ballot and the Introduces"
of budget system cannot be calico i"
different 10 the spirit of the uu'.
whatever else may be said against !"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-11
An Forum


Is preserved I'm the Office Of the Secretary
of state at Washington.
The painting Of Mr. Mosler IS very
spirited one, we'll worthy Of reproduction
In the columns OF a patriotic newspaper.
in an account OF 1t The Tribune says
that the artist with characteristic en-
thusiasm climbed often to the old beltry
tower OF Independence Hall, studied the
interior" and endeavored 10 make his
painting true TO life. Under these cir
cumstances it is TO be regretted that the
artist seems TO think that bell ringer
can swing an enormous bell by tying
rome 10 the clapper Am | wrong in as
Stunning that bells are not rung in that
way? W. H.
New York. Dec. s, 1913.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-11
The Case of Mr.. Prendergast.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: What is the trouble with Prender-
CAST? The Progressive party was good
enough for him until straus defeated him
for the nomination for Governor Sour
grapes are bad for some peoples digestive
organs. IA well as for their political
opinions WILLIAM IA. ALLEN.
Narrowsburg, y. Y. Dec. 8, 1913.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-11
The Consent Of the Governed.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: President Wilson's policy in Mex
leo and the Philippines is based on the
theory OF the consent OF the governed.
The question presents itself TO me. Why
go so far away from home to put that
theory in operation? Why not get the
consent OF the governed OF the dlsfran-
chised negroes of the South? Then, hav-
Ing set our house in order. try IL on the
little yellow men and the Mexicans.
J. j. JACKSON.
New York, Dec. 5, 1913.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-11
THE CAR OF AMERICA.
From The Pathfinder.

From PAthhnder.
Governor John X. Tener OF Pennsylvania (pro-
nounced "TenneTD has been elected president OF the
National Baseball League for four years 1t Is salts
faction TO see able and worthy thus promoted
the highest positions in the land
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-11

ships is 40 per cent of the whole, Derinahy Is 40
Frances is A. Japans is 80, Great brlIain Is Oh
and that of the United States is only "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-11
BETTER THAN PRIvATES.

From The Chicago Record-Herald
Seven OF Huertas generals have deserted him The
trouble is however that he spare generals as well
not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-11
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

Tommy your subscription FOR the sunday school
paper has expired Shall renew it FOR you?"
Don't care dad but ii isn't good as IT used
to be"
What do you mean--are tho stories not az good?"
Everybody says it's no good-even the postofhce
calls It second class matter"
Hammels-How much docs Mctslcr pay his late
wife since she got her divorce?
Fawcett-Fifty dollars a week-N-o Tor aIlmony
and $50 for gratitude-Lite.
MEXICAN MIILTANTs.
victoriano Hucrta
Has faults. most aver,
But where find expert
Recruiting officer?
Full many a maiden husky,
While hasting TO her tryst
Is trapped by soldiers dusky,
Who force her TO enlist.
The movies" for men only"
Draw In an eager throng,
The stalwart and the lonely,
Who look for something strong"
The Bible scenes presented
DO not exactly take;
The sports grow disconnected,
Then riot at the fake.
Which was not unexpected
a well armed troop appear,
March off the disaffccted-
To serve their country dear.
How did this idea Of Santa Claus get started?'
asked one small boy.
We'll" replied the other, 1t was probably in
vented by parents who wanted shift the RESPONSE
bllity for the unsatisfactory showing on Christmas
morning. Washington star
John Philip sousa. the March King" came
upon an organ grinder turning out Of his latest
productions more in the manner OF a dirge than a
quickstep Taking the handle OF the organ from
the Italians ha nd Mr. Sousa turned II brskly play
ing the piece in the proper time. The proprietor OF
the musical vehicle asked Mr. Sousa his name and
the bandmsster told him. few days later Sousa
met the same street musician and about his neck
he saw a sign which read, Pupil of Sousa.'
MANY fellow never marries because he feels that
he can't support a girl in the she would like
to be accustomed to.-Phadelphia Record
This is the doll season the world over" says a
writer in Die Musk" land the doll no matter
how deliberately 1t is dressed or how scant Is its
raiment, is always toy. Has always been toy. we
should say, because the Lotte Pritzel dolls which
are now on exhibition in Berlin serious crea-
tons In one recognize the overworked needle
woman, the face the dress and all telling sad story.
The thrifty rotund housewife doll looks happy,
while the fashionable lady In rich silks and wearing
many jewels carries with her emblems of riches a
look of fatigue. The group embraces nearly every
condition, and Of the dressed puppets so
true to life that they be thought OF as toys
made. Children play with electrical toys-their par
ents may have dolls"
Maude-She's such a quiet little person that I'm
surprised TO hear she's wearing dlaphano,Is skirt
Edna-Perhaps she believes in the old saying that
little girls should be seen, but not heard-Tit Bits
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-11

Why not an international Sullivan law against
traffic in arms with irresponsible nations or FAC
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-11

The more clearly we recognize its immense capacn!
for harm however. the better for all concerned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-14
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DIVIDEND NOTICES.
DIVIDEND NOTICES.
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD CO.
4 semi Annual Dividend Of
$500 per share on the Preferred stock
and a Quarterly Dividend of
$50 per share on the Common STOCK

Of this Company have this day been a.,
.iarcd Yayable at the TreasurcFs QUIZ,
fS5 Broadway. New York. y. Y, on Np."
l. 1918 20 stockholders OF record at : !. NJ
Friday. February IS. 1913.
Stockholders who have rot ALREADY nop5
so arc urgently requested TO file dlNluchu
mailing orders with the undersigned Uof'
whom blank forms may be had upon apph
cation.
For the payment OF these DIVIDENDS AZ.
tor the purpose of the subscription 70
Southern Pacific 60. stock explained !.
this Company's circular OF February 10. 1919
the stock transfer books OF this Cor'rsnp'
viii Ice closed at =. ". February n W.
and will he reopencd AT 10 \. NJ. March H.
1913.
FREDERIC V : CROSBY Treasurer
Nm NnrI EnhIllrN Il l0lR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-14
BANK OF ENGLAND RETURN.

London. Feb. l3.--The weekly statement
Of the Bank OF England shows the follow
ing changes: Total reserve increased H.
Isl, 900: circulation decreased f5ss.I0: bull
lion increased $4,000: other securities in
creased :2.30a.0Jo: other deposits increased
Il HOOD public deposits increased f2,637.-
90: government securities unchanged.
The proportion of the banks reserve to
liabilities is now ass per cent. against a
per cent last week. and compares with an
advance from AS per cent 10 5Ii4 per cent
in this week last wear.
The minimum rate of discount remained
unchanged at : per cent to-day.
The clcarings through the London banks
for the week we're 1891 $4,000. against
1856. 10000 last week and f2sa.SSl,1" in
this week last year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-14
FOREIGN FINANCIAL FIELD
Heavy Market in London
Prices Better on Continent.
nv cable TO The Tribune. ]

London, Feb. 13.-Heaviness prevailed
on the London Stock Exchange to-day
throughout the session. A three point
slump in Mexican rails due to the revolu-
tionary news. was one of the features.
The fact that new capital 70 the amount
Of $50. 10000 has been created since Janu-
airy /. as compared with Sl0o.0oVV Tor the
corresponding period Of 1911. has had
depressing effect and helped the unia-
vorable sentiment in the marker. Inc
settlement was concluded with no appar-
ent trouble. but new commitments on the
buying side were few and home securi-
ties declined. The weekly statement Vi
the Bank OF England, although 1t showed
an increase in gold holdings, evidenced
the demand for money. There was an III
crease i'm loans. and the proportion OF
reserve 10 Liabilities was only 1850 per
cent. against G.02 per cent last week.
American shares were lower. due 10
selling by the Continent. Canadian "a
cifc was a feature Of the weakness.
Consols closed unchanged, at "A 5-le FOR
money and ~. for the account. Cana
dian Pacific was points lower at 239'+.
Gold premium at Madrid to-day was ~
against 7.25 on TUESDAY; at Lisbon, l3W
unchanged.
Paris. Feb. 1.-THE session was quiet
on the Bourse to-day, and prices moved
within "A narrow range. without pro-
nounced tendency.
Three Der cent rentes closed 10 centmes
higher al sS francs 81 centiines FOR the
account.
Exchange on London. % francs % CEN
times for checks.
Private discount rate. 80 per cent.
Berlin. Feb. ia slight improvement
WAS shown in the prices OF securities aud
trading had better tone on the Boerse
, day
Exchange on London, - marks IS pfen-
nigs for checks.
Money. A. per cent.
Private discount rate, ) per cent.