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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-10
The Curran Report Is Signal Con-
tribution to Civic Progress.

The Curran investigating committees report will
go before the Board of Aldermen to-day majority
of the members of the committee having put their
names 10 it. Action in the board will probably be
deferred for some time. Yet, however prolonged the
discussion and whatever the final action taken the
report itself now stands as complete and over
whelming indictment of New Yorks Ubiquitous po-
lice system.
The city has not lived under the rule of graft and
ncompetency with entire cOntentment. In vague
way most citizens have been aware of the corrup-
tion ingrained into police Administrations But so
powerful have been the influences which have found
il profitable to tolerate corruption that thorough
campaign of reformation has been made exceeding
" difficult. Most of those who had some practical
knowledge GO police methods were bound to silence
by selfnterest or fear, and the great mass Of ci-
zens. though morally convinced that something was
wrong. were too INDECENT to support the few civic
agencies and enlightened leaders who wished to pull
off the lid and uncover the whole traffic in police
protection to the vicious and criminal.
There have been other Investigations of police
rottenneSs which led to little betterment. The SyS-
tenn was too well intrenched and beat back the as
sailantS at the outer breastworkS But this ln'eStl
cation was fortunate in that ii happened to be com
Cident with the commission Of sensational police
allotted crime i'm the interest of police eNtortlon
The Rosenthal-Becke case cast a urid glare over
the whole field of police partnership with lawbreah
erS 1t happened also that the District Attorney 5
Office was in the hands of man willing ana able
10 use all its power TO expose the sordld conspiracy
of graft from bottom 10 top. Mr.. Whitman'S eX
traordinary success in pursuing the parasites ON
crime within the department has played into the
hands of the Curran committee and to these two
parallel Investigations New York owes the cleareNt
insight il has ever had into the partnership exist
ing between those who are supposed to enforce the
law and those who break it.
The Curran report is an indictment against the
present police administration which 10 SophiStry
can argue away. In the main it is true, ana u .
public knows that it is true. The workings Of the
poison of police corruption have been laid bare
and public opinion will inevitably force the next
Mayor whoever he is to apply some heroic remedy
To the situation.
Things can never again be as bad aS they were
before the Curran report was drawn In that re
spect il is a notable contribution to civic progress
and the cause of efficient and honest government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-10
For a Real Fort George Park.

The blaze at Paradise Park-so called by way OF
subtle sarcasm, we preSume-Ought to mark the be-
ginnngs Of a real and beautiful park for the people
in that much abused spot. An eyesore and Il nui-
sance Fort George has been for years. The APP
proach to the city from the north has been utterly
ruined 10y the concomeration Of cheap amusement
structures there blotting the landscape
Now an obliging fire has made a clean sweep of
the worst of the and there is an excel
lent opportunity for the city to step in The munich
ual funds are low aud il may be necessary 10 levy
tie cost upon wide surrounding area of land own
erS Thus spread out among the many who would
unquestionably benefit 10y the improvement the cost
would not be heavily felt.
The city should be quick 10 follow up the ADM
rable work 50 effectually begun by an obging fate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-10
Mania and Martyrdom.

The tragic ending of the Derby Day episode -
lamentable from every point of view. though 1t Is
probably deplored least by those most responsible
for it. Indeed some fanatica 'mitants" seem al
most inclined to exult over il as a sublime act OF
martyrdom which will glOrify "the cause and
hasten its success If this should be the result. II
would not he creditable TO human nature or 10
British common sense
For Emily DavisOn's mad act conveyed no argli-
ment whatever for votes for women any more
than does the poisoning Of pet dogs or the mutila-
ton of works Of art. 1t was an act of DEVOTION
of selfimmolation but il entirely illogical ana
detached from the cause which its author desired
TO serve. The martyrs whose blood was the seed
Of the Church" and others who have truly given
their lives for various did not sacrifice them
selves in spectacular attempts which would have
been proftless even had they succeeded
The "militants will he wise if they refrain from
exploiting this sad occurrence. The most probable
result of its exploitation would he to excite other
overweight minds to a sort Of mania for martyr
dom. and thus to cause much distress and DereaNe
ment without in the least advancing the claims OF
women upon the electoral franchise
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-10
Playing with Fire in Ulster.

The second Introduction of the Home Rule bill,
which Is apparently destined 10 be enacted is coin
cident with disclosures Of extensive shipments of
arms and ammunition to UniOnsts In Ulster cir
cumsance which must be regarded as omnous II
is scarcely supposabe that the whole province or
the Protestant half of il, will rebel But the revolt
or armed resistance of even single county "A
town. would be deporablc
I'm connection with these things some recent re-
marks by Mr. Bonar Law are significant rather than
reassuring Speaking before the Womens Anna ga-
mated Unionist and Tariff Reform Association the
other day he said Of Home Rule: ulster repudiates
the bargain, and in her population she will be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-10
This City Should Not Be Forced to Pay
an Income Tax.

1t is encouraging to hear that Representative HUH
who prepared the income tax section of the OndeI-
wood bill, dsclaims any intention to trench upon
the revenues of municipalities. If he is willing,
speaking for the Ways and Means Committee, 10
see the income tax section amended 50 that cities
will not lose money through the taxation of public
service corporations in which they have financial
interest the people Of New York may hope to escape
a levy of between 100000 and $4,000 which the
Jl as it passed the House of Representatives. I'M
Justly saddles upon them
The House retained the language of the excise
corporation tax which does not allow an eXemp-
ton from profits of interest paid by a corporation
on its bonded Indebtedness when the bonded indebt-
edness exceeds the capital stock The corporations
which are to operate the new subways here will
have bonded debt largely in excess Of their CAPT
tai and the tax which they would have TO pay on
their excess interest disbursements would really fall
on the city treasury since it would be added to
the expenses and charges which must be met
before the ctys participation in subway profits
begins
If Congress did not intend 10 tax municipal rev
cnues directly there is reason why ii should tax
them indirectly II should not take unfair adj
vantage of an accidental situation to mulct the
City OF New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-10
Bright Hopes for the Davis Cup.


The tennis matches with the Australians fell out
very much as form and the experts foretold. Had
the redoubtable Jones been available for the singles
we should have had a close rub But since he was
abe 10 compete in the doubles alone the issue was
scarcely in doubt. The reckless dashing McLouGh-
lin swept both opponents off their feet lhere
was less margin in Williams's favor, and the junior
member Of our team undoubtedly has not quite
reached his true form. His sound style and head
work were always in evidence. however. and his
game if less spectacular than McLoughlinS. Is
scarcely less effective.
our defeat in doubles not unexpected ana
only gives added proof Of our weakness and neglect
in this regard. Partly it IS the fault of tempera-
ment-of the brilliancy and individual abandon
which characterize the American game For the rest
our team was more or less of an improvisation ana
lacked sufficient practice together to give any Sug-
geStion of that unity Of action which marked the
Australian team and which indeed. marks every
tennis team trained in the British school
our prospects of defeating the German team are
exceedingly bright And there seems every reason
10 hope that in the finals against England we should
have at least an even chance of bringing back the
Davis Cup.
The present series must not be passed without a
word of admiration for the hard playing and thor
ough craftsmanship OF the Australian team May
they come this way around tn world again. ana
may better luck await them!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-10
A SILK MAN ON THE I. w. w.
What the Strike Cost Workmen and
What the Leaders Made.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
sir Have the !. W. W leaders won the
strike? They have frequently stated from
their platform that they have / believe
they are telling the truth as far as they
are interested in the strike They prob
ably never believed they could have got
so large a number OF workers 10 stay
out from their work for more than elgh-
teen weeks and a much larger number
for over fifteen weeks. and We may say
the whole OF Paterson for over three
months. Their victory is probably far
beyond their expectations and their in
come from the same no doubt surpasses
their widest dreams Their methods are
entirely new and spectacular and ridlcu-
lous II they wanted To win for the work
crs instead OF themselves they don't.
The avenues for money making boy their
present tactics are numerous for men 80
daring. VINO are willing 10 do anything
for money. and who are still cunning
enough TO hire others 10 do the most dan
gcrous work for them / believe that I'm
this city. and within a very few miles
around Il. there has been spent not less
than 100000 by manufacturers for special
detectives 10 protect their workers and
their plants from injury. Who knows how
much Of this amount mas passed I'm an
indirect way into the Golfers Of the real
leaders Of the l. W. w? They furnished
the necessity. did they not2 Then, again.
this Is a wonderfully generous country.
and how much money may be rolling now
from all parts Of it through sympathy
into the pockets OF the l. w W leaders?
Who knows? And the longer they can
keep the strike going the richer they will
grow. every week doubling the amount
Monte Cristo's dream dWmdes TO a mere
bagateilc before this twentieth century
money making scheme OF natlon-wiI1
tribute drawn from the pockets OF a
gullible public and by contemplate Great
urcs, who would starve whole families
ard make use of their babies as an adj
vertising scheme to accomplish their pur-
pose. and i'm the end II will probably mean
that an amount equal TO the $4,000
that the workers have sacrificed I'm wages
will be deposited i'm the safe deposit boxes
Of the real leaders Of the l. W. W.
Who knows how much might also be
given (as hostages Of old 10 appease this
vulture OF business and honest labor and
buy off the disaster that has always fol-
lowed In its wake wherever it has been
Lawrence. Akron, Paterson. Their speak
ers gloat because Lawrence, as they say,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-10
Servia's Tragic Anniversary.

The tenth anniversary Of the hideOus regicde
tragedy at Belgrade. which occurs tonight, or in
the small hours Of tomorrow morning, will proba-
bly, not be celebrated in Servia or elsewhere. 1t
affords however. an interesting and not untimely
reminder of Of the trials and tribulatiOns
which have afflicted the Balkan region.
There a bitter irony In the fact that, although
King Alexander made Servia the loyal disciple OF
Russia in all things the latter power joined Austria
Hungary in treating him with a scarcely yelled hos
tity which undoubtedly encouraged his murdererS
10 commit their crime There was irony In the fact.
too. that he should be murdered by his own people
at the very time when he was about TO make an
alliance with Bulgaria for action against Turkey for
the redemption Of Macedonia. Had he not been
slain the war Of the last eight months would proba-
bly, have been waged nine ten years ago and
Bosnia and Herzegovina might have become Scrvian
instead of Austro- Hungarian.
On the other hand, the accession Of the great
grandson Of Black George to the Servian throne
probably facilitated the making Of a Balkan League
since Peter was married TO daughter of the King
Of Montenegro and himself strongly inclined
toward close relations with Bulgaria. The event
also ingratiated Servia with both Russia and Aus
tra Hungary. which. with Montenegro, were the
only powers that condoned the murder Of Aexan
der and congratulated Peter his accession though
Austria Hungary has since not hesitated to Cypress
and potentially despoil Serva to the extent of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-10
LITTLE OLD BEACH ST. PARK
A Loyal Admirer Reports the Ad-
vent Of Benches

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Yes it's indeed true. There are
benches now-rcal ones. to sit upon
skirting the ratings of little old Beach
street park. And this is all the more
wonderful because. knowing the place
since baby days / do not remember ever
having seen any there. We'll, somebody
is kindly considerable, surely.
II you have time some Sunday take a
little jaunt over mat way You won't
be sorry. Youll find it clean and quiet,
and possibly still quaint enough TO suit
you. with old St johns. not hundred
PAGES away. rising high and mighty from
out good. thick clump Of refreshing
foliage. And should YOU happen to get
dry the old ice cream parlor is still there,
on the opposite side of West. Broadway,
only too happy to regaie you. And a
good soda can knock spots out of grape
juice any day.
Little old Beach street park. Well
haven't a white beard or chronic sclatics,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-10
NEW YORK FROM THE SUBURBS.

\ New York policeman has just completed forty con
tnuous years OF service the force. lie must be a
Observation-Disclosures Inquirer
heartless judge has Mrs Heyes alimony to
SIS 900 year Does he expect the poor TO live
on cocktails and cigarettes? Washington Post
bear arrested in New York for Gripping a
hand It might be mentioned to specify the offender and
the offense that the bear in question OF the
carnivorous Wall street varety-Baltimorc Amerl-
little scamps' This Is probably 10 distinguish them from
the rich big scamps Of whom seem to be in the
administration Of his honor-Lousville Evening Post.
Mr.. Murphy Of Tammany Hall, he is out Of pol
tics He has not announced whether he will take his
Justly celebrated collection Of figures he exhibited
a convention with hm.-Batmore American
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-10

backed to the last" Now. Mr. Law is member OIL
Parliament and the recognized leader OF the oppo-
siton: and If his words mean anything at ALL ana
are not mere "blufing" they mean that he ana the
I'nionist party of the United Kingdom intend TO
support Ulster in armed rebellion.
That is not merely playing with fire. II Is playing
with fire in a powder magazine. single CLASH be-
tween armed men of Ulster and the constabulary or
the Kings troops might involve the island III Il
weller Of war such as It had not known since bo!ne
Water II is a perilous thing for great party
leader at London to give such Indictment ana encour
agement 10 turbulent passions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-10
A QUESTION OF FINES
Should They Go to the State or 'n'
Victim2

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir Some time ago the newspapers
ported a case held before Judge "n~s
several men were fined for oyer"orA'"'
and underpaying women In factories
do not remember the exact inslaHSe
neither do remember the SPECIFIC aihoo"'
involved, but | do remember-and " -
been indenbly impressed upon me '@s
the poor working women are shaIleiu 80
underpaid ana cruelty and cri'''''''
overworked. "a.
The extraordinary feature OF the -.
that brought the newspapers at'ehtiO. =,
il and caused its publication was tna' :.
one man. who was so hasitlous t"as s,
was fined the maximum penalty oil ~ -,
Wonderful are the pursuit and eSecuusI
Of the law In its endeavor to lo'''
herence to its commissions! a.,
The poor women were merely useu
evidence. LA,
We are living in an age that p'' ~.
itself upon its civilization; upon ns
umphs OF science: OF victories OF JUST
over wrongs; OF its great inteheN -,
progress. and of the stability OF sVe 'sS
and the ultimate happiness OF ma'i"I
but the law is so damnaoly duii
stupid i'm its ends that | sometimes In
der how the people can rensa" -,c.
under the savage tyranny and njusp"
of It's dictates ,,-,s
New York, June ., 1913.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-10
POE AT FORDHAM.
Cottage and Tavern Not the Scene Of
His Best Work.

TO the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir. The tearing down OF the so-cllled
"Poe's Tavern" al Fordham has caused
a revival of several dep.orsble errors
concerning that most mlsrepresented Of
American men Of letters. one Is the sug-
gestion that Poe was freQuenter Of
drinking places. which Is quite untrue
Another is that his best two works-"The
Fail of the House of Usher and The
Raven We're written at Fordham. The
former. his prose masterpiece. was writ
ten and published In Philadelphia In 1888
before he came 10 New York. and the
latter. his best known poem. was written
and published I'm New York in lSi5. while
Poe did not remove TO Fordham until
1876 lie lived at Fordham only ie"
years. and little OF his best work was
done there. J.
New York. June 9. 1918.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-10
SUFFRAGISTS ASK FUNDS
They Are Preparing for Three
Year Campaign in This State.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir. There are at least one hundred
thousand women In New York State who
want the vote and who have publicly ex-
pressed their desire by Joining the mem
hership OF several suffrage organizations.
There are an enormously greater number
who approve the enfranchsement Of
women and who are coming into our
ranks every hour. The pressure Of ms
widespread movement IS growing day BY
day. II represents the best Intelligence OF
our women: Il proceeds from keen
realization OF the need Of woman's volSe
IN the regulation OF the mutual affairs OF
women and men: It insists that ths
mothers point Of view must be considered
when the welfare OF children Is at stake
We are facing a woman suffrage reief-
endum in 1915 VIII you help us IN our
great struggle?
We must conduct a campaign OF educa-
ton: we must show the voters OF New
York how equal suffrage works OUT VS.
believe then they will desire II for our
own state. We must show them that ths
enfranchised woman uses her ballot thn
they vote honestly and for better canoi'
dates; that they are driving OUT mo
white SLAYER" and caring FOR the slave
that they are giving a consideration F"
the needs of humanity such as was never
given by any class heretofore eniTan'
chsed
II will take money TO reach every voter
and present the side Of justice and equA'
lty. VIII you help US by donation h'N'
for 1913. a pledge for 1914 and 1915?
MARY G. HAY, Vice-Cha!fHi~I'
New York, June s, 1913.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-10
THE PEOPLES COLUMN

can no longer End purchaser in New
York for its bonds. and accompany this
statement with the threat that Paterson
will soon be IN as bad straits as Law
renee. What other fair and prosperous
city is even now perhaps being selected
by these pirates as the next battlefield
to be made a shambles OF when Paterson
has finally been MIXED dry? How long
will this crime be allowed to continue
from place TO place and the perpetrators
of 10 at their liberty2
HENRY DOHERTY SILK COMPANY,
HENRY DOHERTY. President.
Paterson. y. j.. June 3. 1913
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-10
FOR A UNITED TICKET
Why Not a City Convention of Fu-
sion Elements2

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Now that the Progressiyes have be-
come a legal party. ii and the Republican
party. with all other anti-Tammany ele-
ments. could unite in a city convention
based upon the election district ballots
to nominate city ticket. and then ami
cably authorize either the Republican
party or Progressive party TO designate
the ticket to the Board OF Elections TO
be placed upon the official primary ballot
This win be direct. avoiding petitions
will he popular. economical, feasible and
surely victorious FREMONT
Brooklyn, June ., 1913
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-10
THE PATERSON ATTEMPT
The Right of an nditOr to Express
His Honest Opinions

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir. Your very striking cartoon The
Paterson Attempt calls attention 10 the
dangers threatening the freedom OF the
press The men who know their rights
and dare maintain are the ones above all
others that should be- encouraged. and
the attempt 10 silence Editor Scott is
something the entire press of the country
should condemn.
II editors are TO Boz imprisoned for eN-
pressing their honest opinions about gov
eminent and public officials how are the
people to know what is going on' And
how can they take intelligent action on
the evils that aniict them II editors are
10 be punished for calling the attention OF
the community 20 the misdeeds Of those
who are supposed 20 bee the better Gle
ment? This certainly is a case where
the injury 10 one Is the concern of all
ALEXANDER LAW
New York June 7. 1919.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-10
An Open Forum for
Public Debate

but it does seem that the swabsns ar
right when they say that it's not till yo,
reach the neighborhood Of the forfeit
mark that one really begins 20 apprec!
ate things.
Don't forget.
EMIL G. BOLz
New York. June 2. 1913.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-10

The proposal to extend Riverside Drive and 10
make il part of continuous parkway up the east
ern shore Of the Hudson is another reason ioi
thankfulness for the Governors veto OF the Albany
Post Road trolley bill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-10
FRENCH HEEL SlANDERED.

From The Chicago News.
Some critics seem think that II is the province OF
the slit skirt to disclose the coven hoof
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-10

her opportunity and it is doubtful If either Of those
great powers will to-day repeat the greWsome con
CALCULATIONS of ten years ago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-10

No Lowell did not write What is SO raw as d
day i'm June" But he might have dohe SO "i''
wear with killing frosts on the 9th Of the month
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-10

The verdict in the Chesterton libel suit IN hohuoi
will be another encouragement of reckless slang
whanging about public men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-10
GOING EVE ONE BETTER.

From The Columbia state.
Womans sphere in London is the bomb.