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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-07
Another Step Toward Reorganization.

Mr. Hilless call for a meeting Of the Republican
National Committee on December 16 is another
step toward a rehabilitation of the Republican
party The committee will have II in its power to
call a special national convention for the purpose
Of altering the basis Of representation in future
Republican national conventions and thus putting
control Of the party back into the hands Of the
voters Until the management Of the party is liber
allied and popularzed it cannot expect to win
back the hundreds of thousands Of voters esranged
last year by the conviction that far too much power
has been confded to little ring of politicians
intrenched within the national committee.
We do not believe that the national committee
will consider seriously the suggestion that the de-
sired reforms in management can be carried out
without resort to q convention. The executive COM
mittee at its meeting last May appointed sub
committee to report upon the ACCESSIBILITY Of the
full committees attempting to act on its own au-
fborty But it would be exceedingly unfortunate
II the committee accepted any advice to the effect
that 1t is competent to order change In the basis
Of representation.
In the first place, the committee is only in
faint way representative Of the great body or Re
publican voters The states all have equal repre-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-07
The Astounding Piffle of Mr.. Edward Box

There seems to be no end to the marvellous, flaw
less pifle that Mr. Edward Box can find and print
The flashes of genius he writes himself, setting down
pure crystalline nonsense with the inspired devotion
of an artist painting Madonna.
lie can always lind others TO help. Sometimes 1t
is really great writer who, none the less, under
Mr.. Boks compelling inspiration, coDtrives to write
as vacuously child Of six. Again it is plain
ordinary scientist like DR.. Frederick Starr, pro
fessor Of anthropology in Chicago University writ
ing upon 1.-THE Secret Back Of Fifth Avenue In the
current Ladies' Home Journal
Professor Starr seems TO have made a quick trip
up and down that thoroughfare on bus. As a
result of this searching investigation he reaches
such startling conclusions as these.
Most Of these women are out every evening to
social functions; they are too exhausted by their
efforts to start out upon the new days abors earlier
than II o'clock.
They do not know how to converse, and they have
no thoughts suitable for conversation matter. They
have lost the art Of reading, and If they skim an
occasional copy Of the magazines with the most
fleeing contents they are weared with their ex-
traordinary mental effort. They are incapable or
producing anything.
weak and neurotic; it has bad tendencies besides
1t is I'll natured in comment, mean in criticism.
Nor is that all. Just look at the clothes! The
dress Of the Fifth parade is meant for bad
ness" Professor Starr is familiar with the sister
in the bush," and he considers that September
Morn" is infinitely better than the pegtop skirt"
And as the final proof of just what these "relapsed
savages" who throng Fifth avenue are up to, Dr.
Starr presents this overwhelming news:
Not only thoughtless but also scheming, women
enter into to-days parade Let one who doubts 1t
notice. when next he wanders through its crowd
the number of lovely widows, with conspicuous
mourning rings, he meets. This is feature
which bodies i'll for the near future.
Shades Of our beloved, democratic Fifth avenue,
what is the man thinking Of! The best and
the worst of the town there-the newest, the old
est the wickedest the most vrtuous, the richest the
poorest-perhaps the most interesting tumble OF
feminlnity in the world. 1t has lost the old dignity
and quiet 1t has gained new and very American
stir and variety Only inspired idiot-or a sane
man reduced to idiocy by Mr.. Bok's demands-coud
see in it anything but Of the most interesting and
democratic spots in the world
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-07
THOUGHTS ON MR.. BARNES
A Progressive Likens Him to Puppy
Barking at the Sun.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: IL was with much pleasure and
amusement that the article in your Issue
OF to-day entitled Barnes Denies Deals
and Flags Roosevelt was noted. The
humor I'm your statement that Mr.. Barnes,
the most bombastic. selfsatsfed indi-
vldual that burdens the Republican party
to-day. "hays Roosevelt is delightful.
Mr.. Barnes's opinion OF Colonel Roose-
Welt is about as important as a puppy
dogs views regarding the sun.
Discredited within his own party. the
absolute cause of driving thousands of
self-respecting men into the Progressive
and Democratic parties, this so-called
leader pronounces the future pro-
gramme of the Republicans OF this state
as If he absolutely controlled the party.
Mr. Barnes states that he has awaited
the making public of the truth regarding
the alleged deals with the Democratic
bosses with which his name has been
connected. Poor Barnes, waiting year
after year for the message that never
came! At last he feels compelled to state
the truth" himself-the truth" that no
one will believe. If the gallant and Writ
uous gentleman is in earnest and die
tates. while he is chairman of the Repub-
fican State Committee, the policy OF the
party In this state, why is II that when
ever the Murphy gang needs few more
votes to put through a dirty piece of
work enough Republicans can be found In
the State Legislature to do the trick?
Also. why, when the gentleman was on
trial at Albany for a criminal offence.
was 1t necessary TO call on the Demo-
cratic machine for assistance? 1t is prob
ably the desire OF The Tribune. as the
real official organ Of the Republican party.
TO win back the great mass of voters
that were forced into the opposition ranks
in 1912 by Mr.. Barnes and other states
mem of the same ilk. II this be really
your purpose, 1t would be we'll for you to
suppress TO as great degree as possible
all laudatory mention of that persons
opinions and Views.
The average voter that has become at
tached to the Progressive party looks
with contempt upon individuals OF the
Barnes class. They left the Republican
party because of the crime committed at
Chicago in defrauding Mr.. Roosevelt and
nominating Mr. Taft, who had already
been repudiated at the primaries. 1t was
then, as now, solely a matter or principle
and the abuse of newspapers and fat
headed politicians does not influence them
in the slightest.
In 1916 the Progressives will again NOM
mate Colonel Roosevelt for the Presl-
dency. II the Republicans indorse him
he Will be elected. II the same elements
that robbed him of the nomination In 1912
control the next Republican convention
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-07
THE PEOPLES COLUMN

standard OF the cross. which means sac
rihce 10 death, In his hand. calling the
people to fight for things that are dearer
than life against Tammany Instead OF
asking the young theologians wanting to
be licensed, do you believe In the virgin
birth and miracles?" let the Presoytery
Of New York ask them: IF We license
you to preach. will you fight with all
your heart and soul against Tammany?
With what a bright and immensely re-
leved look these young men would say:
Yes" And let the subject OF the weekly
prayer meeting be changed from The
Sin OF Achan" or "Pauls Journeys to
What Can We Do 10 Crush Tammany!
l fancy there would be a big meeting.
Let bishops and presbyters and pre-
siding elders and deacons all get to-
gether: let churches be open everywhere,
all days. and the theme be: Down with
Tammany and graft and police murders
and gambling dens-why. what Church
this would be! And where would Tam
many be- -
Plainheld. n. j.. Oct 4. 1913.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-07
The Inside of a Prison.

We think Mr.. Osbornes stay in Auburn prison
was wise adventure and will do good Any excess
of emotion which Mr.. Osborne displayed on MS re-
lease is easily understood by any visitor 10 prison.
The horror and terror of prison life as 1t has been
administered in the past are things of which the
world outside the bars knows nothing Inc impress
which q week of such treatment would make OH any
normal mind It is impossible TO exaggerate
The truth is the country has been blind and indf-
ferent toward its prison system with growing
leniency the world longer hangs its burglars But
g. nroceeds n treat them as so much dead waste
material, beyond any possibility Of reform. 1t I'M
prisons them for time under conditions which nee
essorily release them more corrupted and corrupting
than when they entered.
4 new light has bIoken in some Of our Western
states. The changed point of view is appearing
here 1t is not question of sentimentaity but OF
economies and common sense. AS part of this wide
spread movement the testimony of Mr.. Osborne has
real interest and much persuasive force.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-07

senation on 1t regardless Of party Strength anu tne
territories and dependencies have an equai voice
with the states. 1t would be grotesque 10 nave
ouestions ~ vital Importance to the welfare OF the
nortr doc,dad IN n body in which the Philippines
Porto Rico, Alaska and HAWAII coulu o',o
vote y, Now York Pennsylvania, Illinois and ONO.
In the second place, the national coninli''ee ""S
always held in the past that 1t couiu NV "-D'-1
the party rules governing representation III coi''
ventions. It has several times refused 10 approve
suggestions for a new basis of representation ue-
cIaring that its authority Is confined 10 appI!lhs
the instructions given by preceding conventions,
That is the common sense view, Ine en'lre par'y
shouId have hand in the reorganization piahheu'
which can be accomplished satisfactorily only IN
special national convention representing the voters
end invested by them with plenary powers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-07
THE WISE DEMOCRATS
A Poet Hints That They May Have
Another Guess.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: President Wilson is quoted as say
ing, now that the tariff bill has paSse',
that we are about TO enter on a peiiV'
OF great prosperity" and, true 10 u.
master. further understand that bro'h'
Underwood, OF the House. is echoihs wv
Presidents oracular forecast.
II occurs to me:
Whene'er think of all the wise men So;
The mysteries they solve, the pu|"''
clear, ,er
l note OF how much time they waste Pc
day. onaar.
And how, In lucid moments, they appsan
Both to themselves and 10 the otner iiiS"'
AS knowing more than any mortar cam
We simple folk might just as wei! cohie''
Simplicity, and let II go at that, "a
Too much assumption leaves no RUM
guess. ,ord
And half the world had rather not s'ah'
pat. 10
IT'S best to have the saving grace "
Than know it all. and then to be fou'''
out;
So you. OF infinite capacities, at
Who go about, Wiseacres. knowins ao s
Are welcomed to lay down your
and Ps: ,.li
Yet. hold! You may be riding for IAN
That half the things in life we'd rs'"
guess.
New York. Oct. 4. 1913. s. II. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-07
BY What Authority Could Our Sow
ereignty in the Philippines
Be Renowned?

/ The new Governor General Of the Philippines
fbegins his career with rehearsal OF the Presideht
spolicy of taking every step with view to the lhue
lpendence of those islands an end toward whlch IL Is
hoped to move rapidly adding on his own account
pledge to help to fulfil that promise ana some re-
fuarks about this cOuntrys being for the present
Irresponsible for the welfare and progress OF the
islands and about sovereignty being mamtaihed
Iony until the independence of the islands Is COM
lplete These things were doubtless approved by the
'Governor Generals sponsor Mr.. Quezon ana
ielicited some unthnking applause from the popu-
llace of Manila. But in the cold, gray light OF the
,morning after the Inauguration it would scarcely
be easy for Mr. Harrison, or for the President, TO
jexplain them in a satisfactory fashion.
The American title to sovereignty in the Philip
mines rests upon what the Constitution describes as
the supreme law of the land; TO wit, treaty, made
iby the President ratified by the Senate and exc
cuted by act of Congress- That treaty says: Spain
cedes to the United States the archipelago known
tas the Philippine Islands" There is no limitation
Tor qualification Our ownership of the islands Is
absolute and perpetual. The phrase is Identical
with that which gives us title to Porto Rico, and
Substantially so with those phrases upon which rest
our titles to Louisiana, Florida and Alaska. All talk
/ about either our authority or responsibility
! being merely "for the present is twaddle.
The complete and perpetual sovereignty of the
United States over those islands having thus been
established by the supreme law of the land, it is
fitting to ask by what right Mr. Harrison promises
for himself or for the President, that 1t shall be
abrogated as soon as possible. Does he imagine
that he or the President has power to do such
thing? BY the supreme law of the land the Phil
ppines are the property of the United States, and
the Constitution explicitly provides not that Gov
ernor General with the Endorsement of Filipino
agitator nor the President, but that Congress, and
Congress alone "shal have power to dispose of and
make all needful rules and regulations respecting
the territory other property of the United States
We are not aware that Congress has repealed the
treaty Of 1898 or has in any way provided for the
alienation Of the Philippines.
In his glib chatter about fulfilling promises or
speedy independence, therefore, the Governor Gen
eral stands self-convcted of one of two things.
Either he seeks to arrogate TO himself or to the
President authority which is vested exclusively In
which he knows he has no right to make and which
ne knows neither he the President has any
power to fulfil In the terse phrase Of the street,
1t seems to be case of either bunkum or bunco.
Such tactics may command the momentary enthu-
siasm OF their dupes. They not creditable to
government itself, and when their specious vanity
and delusiveness realized they will not be profit
able to the welfare of the Philippines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-07
The President and the Spoilsmen.

The President is reported not to favor the break
ing down Of the merit system by surrenderIng the
internal revenue and federal marshals offices to the
sposmen. That was to be taken for granted in
advance The President has long been an advocate
Of the merit system and 1t is to be assumed that he
remains faithful to it.
The important question is whether he will make
his opposition to this raid effective. Some months
ago, 1t will be recalled, he expressed strong dis
approval of certain rider appropriation bill,
and yet signed the bill and thus put into effect the
very thing which he had condemned 1t would be
regrettable, indeed to have him repeat that per-
Torrance
The protests of the Civil Service Commissioners
Mr.. Wilson's own appointees-and Of the Civil
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-07
THE CoLoNEL'S LOYALTY
It Is Earnestly Defended by a
Stanch Progressive.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: To the reports in the various news
papers on the supposed disioyalty OF
Theodore Roosevelt TO the Progressive
party; to the insinuatons that the Pro-
gressive party was rapidly losing ground
TO the insinuations that the ProgressYes
were making secret deals with the ne
publicans-to all these deliberate lies aho
oft repeated eXaggerations and mlss'a'e'
ments Colonel Roosevelt has made prompt
and Enthusiastically forceful reJolndef'
In the timid, the wavering, the WesA
hearted in the Progressive rank ana Mo
the colonePs words will instil new
born hope. the revival Of the nghuns IN
stinct. They will nail TO the mast Inc
Don't give up the ship flag ana hs"'
for the Progressive principles Win &c.
newed courage, zeal and Devotion D''
tho real Progressive-the man or "olha"
who has never for moment wavered III
his or her devotion TO the cause.-the COW
nels words do not affect. They VIII use
his words as a means TO convert the unoe'
levers, TO strengthen the army, so 'hs'
victory may the more speedily be ours
We shall win. A party born OF Tue
hopes of the nation shall not perish iro'i
the earth. We are dedicated to sTeA'
cause: The characterization OF our iiss@
tuuons, the destruction of the piutocrsc',
OF Senatorial and judicial oligarchies' "
Invisible government" and "judse-Hsu'
laws"
Progressives OF the nation: Close rams
Remove the stumbling blocks or Prev
dent from our paths The laws oil prey
dent must give way to the laws oi p'0e'
ress. Remember our motto:
Look forward. not backward
Look upward. not downward.
And lend hand.
HAROLD FoGEL'
New York, Oct. 5. 1913.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-07

Service Reform Association against the pending
legislation ought TO have much weight Ihey
show that the scheme is m insdious one, which
would restore the worst features OF the spos sys-
TEN to far greater extent than appears upon the
face Of the BILL There ought TO be no doubt as to
the Presidents action I'm the matter. The bill
should be vetoed unless Congress will amend It IN
accord with the principles Of enlightened and honest
public service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-07
THE CHURCH AND TAMMANY
The Duty Of the Clergy in the Present
Fight.
To the Editor OF The Tribune.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: The Church ought to be openly
and unltedly at the very front In the
battle against Tammany. Morally and
rellgiously this is the immediate question:
Shall Tammany Hall lay its vile paw,
reeking with corruption and lust and
murder, upon the great city OF New
York?
Voltaire spoke this biting word; when
the Turks were overrunning Europe the
Church was discussing whether there
were one or two Wills in the person OF
Christ" 1t must not be said: when
Tammany was trying TO plunge New York
into It's foul pit the Church was discuss
Ing the virgin birth OF Christ Every
true Christian minister ought TO be at
the very front in this battle. with the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-07
An Open Forum for
Public Debate.

and place third candidate in the field.
the Progressives will defeat him Just as
thoroughly and as cheerfully as they
placed Mr.. Taft in retirement.
The Republican party will never elect
another President until the crime OF W.
has been righted.
WILLIAM K. WILCOX.
New York, Oct. 4. 1913.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-07
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

"Spenblnders have some mighty interesting ex-
perences," said a man who in every campaign goes
forth TO help save the nation but the funniest one
think ever had was over on the East Side when
was speaking for the Democratic candidates. The
meeting was in a hall in the Of saloon, and
had a pretty good crowd / thought l making
a good talk on the gores of the Democracy, but for
some reason couldn't get hand. Just as was
in the midst OF strong argument on the tariff a
voice from the rear Of the hall sang OUT
"'Ah say wy don't yer make Democratic
speech"
81 was nonplussed for moment but got myself
together quickly and shouted:
"'Bartender bring in two kegs of beer
"The applause that followed deafenng. and
although the meeting adjourned at once to see that
none of the amber fluid went to waste felt con
WINGED that l had made hit
81 see that New York has sold all its garbage to
a Buffalo contractor"
That's strange | thought they utilizing it
on the stage."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
MAN OF WEIGHT.
Cylson says whatever Europe DO he does not hold
Bryan lightly)
Bryans sprlghty Wilson rightly
Says he does not hold him lightly!
Like a bowlder his shoulder.
So he seems to each beholder
Europe scanned him, Europe tanned him;
Europe cannot understand him!
We could spare him!
We would share him!
But Il seems we have to bear hlml
&C. b. NJ.
did you ever really love any girl before you met
me?" asked the beautiful one
mo" replied the titled foreigner you are the first
girl I have ever known who had money In her own
right."-Judge.
There is only one season OF the year when benches
are not at q premium in the city's parks, and that
is in winter. problem has this year con-
fronted park officials. 1t may lead to the building
Of benches with divisions. The present type Of
bench is divided into four parts "Spooners' insist
on sitting in the two middle compartments. They
do so believing other couple will care to come
along and sit down the bench and be sepa-
rated. No others will intrude, either. So the low
ers. while occupying only half the bench, by this
ruse monopolize IL all. During this last summer
such antics made bench room as scarce as space at
a worlds series
WANT time in vaudeville, Ell? Are you a baseball
player"
mo"
Shoot somebody"
Never"
what you. them"
Merely actor"
can actor Ell? Well. don't know. Actors are
thing might make 1t a go."-Pittsburgh Post
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-07

Congress ought to hire some OF the worlds series
dope" experts TO straighten out the complications
OF the new income tax
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-07

The "poet-stowaway" has been sent TO jail Per-
haps he will try 10 write verses good enough-or pad
enough-to procure his release.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-07

We are all glad TO ]. Franklin Baker again
but hope he will not abuse our hospitality.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-07

Never"
What are you. them"
Merely actor"
"An actor. Ell? WE'LL don't know. Actors are
unusual in vaudeville, but the very novelty OF the
thing might make 1t a go."-Pittsburgh Post