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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-24
TRv Cable TO The Tribune.

London, Aug. 23.-J. Keir Hardie, the
Welsh Labor NJ. p, refuses to'allow the
notorious Queenie Gerald case to die,
despite Home Secretary McKenna's
many denials and the statements made
ia the House Of Commons that no
members Of the Cabinet or Of Parlid-
ment are concerned in the case The
fact is, too many people know the truth
and know the identity Of the foreign
scion of royalty concerned. who has for
the last few years been frequent,
visitor to London. He is very prom
inent in English society and intimate
with the English royal family. The
names of others almost equally prom
inent in public life figure in Mrs.
Gerald's account books and are also
widely canvassed.
Not only are the details OF the Gerald
case widely known, but IL is well known
that there is also another resort of the
same character in Knightsbridge who's
books contain names the publication OF
sions sufficient to disrupt English so
ciety and political life. as well as the
legal profession, seeing that az least
one Of the best known figures at tie
English bar is an assiduous frequenter
Of both the Gerald and the Knights
bridge places.
The English are very fond Of saying
that America still has the habit OF
washing her dirty linen In public. which
practice has been abandoned by older
civilizations. but many people in Eng
, land are beginning TO feel and 70 say
IL is better TO wash in public than not
TO wash at all
Mr.. Keir Hardie published this weel
pamphlet on the Gerald case. IN
which he says: "Queenie Gerald Is Lot
20 be prosecuted on a charge of bein=
procuress. The evidence. says Mr.
| McKenna. is incomplete. The letters
| indicate a desire on the part of persons
unknown TO Mrs. Gerald TO pro>nre girl.
| for them, but she never did. How doe:
Mr.. McKenna know that? Why doe,
| he make so bold and unqualified 2
| statement on a matter Of such grea
importance without producing evidence
| in support? Has Queenie Gerald mad'
thousands and acquired jewelry Amos
fabulous "A price out OF three or foui
girls? Is IL a likely tale? Was 1t fol
dozen arum lilies. hot scented baths
prepared whips and lashes reminiscent
OF oriental orgies were provided? i
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-24
IN THE LONDON THEATRES UNRAVELS KNOTS OF AIR
Arthur Barratt Discusses Avi.
atoms Legal Phases.
[By Cable 20 The Tribunal

London. Aug. 23-The development
OF aviation in the last few years, par
ticularly I'm Europe, whore. unlike
America, the deepest interest is taken
In flying. has produced all sorts of
possibilities in legal complications
connected with navigation OF the air.
The recent incidents when German
dirigibles fell on French soil and we're
held for a time awoke much atten-
ton from the state departments OF
great powers.
Again. a few weeks ago. when Brinde-
jonc De Moulinais flew from Paris over
London, a great hallaballoo was raised
in England because a foreign aviator
, dared TO invade British made atmos-
phere. Questions such as these are con-
stantly arising now. and so one OF the
tasks of the International Law Assoc
citation, which will meet I'm Madrid the
| first week in October. will be TO dis
! cuss new aviation laws. Arthur Bar
| raft, counsellor OF the American En-
bassy in London. is one OF those on
the special aviation committee. He is
member OF the Royal Aero Club and
has devoted a great deal of attention
TO the subject.
In concisely summing up the pres
ent attitude which European powers
take as far as privileges of navigation
are concerned he said: Most CONT
mental countries generally claim navi-
cation OF the air is free to every one.
subject TO certain local regulations, as
! passing over particular areas so as not
to injure persons or property below.
The contention of Great Britain, re-
ceiving considerable support in Amer
lea. is that every nation is sovereign
not only over all parts of its territory,
but of its air above. and any right OF
navigation Of its air over territory
must be subject TO the right OF that
nation to prohibit such aviation en-
| tlrely. and TO any rules which may be
promulgated from time to time. Great
Britain has declared its position by
uTdSllc rules. me ullllCulty, or course,
Is to enact rules which can be practi-
cally enforced.
This is the point where Great Brit
ain and Continental countries differ, as
they say, Air free 10 ALL" France
and Germany very recently, while
claiming the freedom OF the air for
navigation. nevertheless conceded the
point maintained by England and
America by agreeing between them
selves on certain regulations. This
seems to me an admission that Eng
land and America are correct in their
idea OF the sovereignty OF the air. be-
cause otherwise there would be no
need for France and Germany enter
ing mutual stipulation"
Mr.. and Mrs. Barratt will depart in
few days for Vernet-les- Bains.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-24

CERALDFLAT CASE MOVES
kerr HARDlE TO ANGEK
British labor Member Issues Pamphlet Excorl-
ating Home Secretary and Calling for
Publication Of All the Facts

looks like tale which might be toio
with profit to the marines.
"But. saws Mr.. McKerna, her dupes
were told she procured young girls ana
gave her large sums for the purpose,
but she never did. Marvellous. IL tnat
statement be true, why Is the woman
not to be prosecuted as a swlndier or
a thief? Is the law 80 powerless that
II cannot touch this woman at any
point?
"In addition to the nameless letters
the police have ledgers. cash books and
diaries found at the fiat. They contain
full names and perhaps also addresses.
Rut. saws the ever ready Mckenna,
these are in the handwriting OF lhe
woman and are therefore valueless as
evidence. Paul Cinquevalli isn't in II
with the amazing Home Secretary
The letters are no use because they 90
not contain real names In the hand-
writing of the writer's. When the real
names are found they are no use as
evidence because they are In the wom-
ans handwriting.
"Suppose this had been charge
against strike leaders or militant SUI
fragettes, Does any one doubt that
Scotland Yard would have brought the
letters. ledgers and diaries together and
by piecing the evidence discovered the
identity Of the writers OF the letters: :
But in either Of those cases there has
not been a prince, foreigner, of course.
or a Sandhurst cadet among the letter
writer's. Mr.. McKenna appears anx-
ious and willing to defend everything
done in connection with the case, while
disclaiming any interference by his de-
partment.
Let the labor organizations demand
| that this woman be put on trial for
procuration. Travers Humphreys says
evidence 20 justify the accusation ex-
lists. James Ian Lawrie appears 10
agree. Let the churches speak out
The case Is well within the sphere Of
their work. Let temperance societies
and kindred organizations speak out
Purity is an integral part OF temper
ance. Let the nation speak out. There
| are 10000 fallen women on the streets
OF Great Britain, and Queen Victoria
told us the Bible is the secret of Eng
lands greatness. Greatness with 800
! 600 fallen women, Five hundred thou
sand fresh cases OF the most serious
forms of disease every year. Bomberd
McKenna with petitions and resolu-
lions to forget the prince the duke anC
the Sandhurst cadet. These. If they
exist. must take their chance"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-24
DON'T F0RTIFY CANAL,
PEACE CONGRESS URGES
Closing Session Voices It's
Thanks to Wilson for His
Pacific Attitude.

The Hague. Aug q. - The twentieth
Universal Peace Congress held its clos
ing sitting in the knights Hall to-day.
The delegates voted TO hold the next
peace congress at Vienna in 1914.
The Peace Congress finished its labors
after recording a further series Of good
intentions. and its appreciation OF Presi-
dent Wilson'S attitude toward pacifcism.
The thanks % the Congress were ordered
20 be communicated by telegraph to Pres
ident Wilson.
The question of the fertilization OF
the Panama Canal was resurrected to-
day by Professor Slayden, OF Washing
ton. and Professor slocum, OF Colorado.
who secured the adhesion Of the Con-
gress TO a motion asking the United
States Government not to fortify the
canal.
ON the motion OF Professor Call. OF
Washington. the delegates placed on rec
ord their great satisfaction at President
Wilson's proposal for the submission OF
disputes which could not be settled dip
Dramatically for investigation by an inter
national committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-24
SUBSIDY FOR SPORT
ROUSES BRITAIN'S IRE
Better to Lose as Gentlemen
than Win as Professionals
Is the Argument.

London. Aug. 23.-The great olympic
fund OF $4,000 is not rolling up as fast
az the promoters expected. An appeal for
this amount, TO provide adequately for
the British team that Is TO be sent to the
Olympic games in Berlin in 1915. was
issued on August II. II was signed by
Earl Grey. Lord Roberts. the Duke OF
Westminster and many other prominent
men, but at the end OF the first week
only $4,000 has been subscribed OF this
amount $4,000 was subscribed by Lord
minister. while Sir Thomas Upton and II.
G. Selfridge each contributed 800.
The project has met with strong oppo-
sition. Notwithstanding that Lord Rob
erts's name. which headed the appeal Is
usually the most potent influence any
patriotic cause can have in this country
Most Of the criticisms are made on the
ground that the wholesale substituting Of
athletes would foster professionalism, and
would be contrary TO the wholesome ira
ditions OF British sport. Some Of the
sharpest thrusts have reference TO the
attempted Characterization" Of sport
Some Of the critics assert that more
Englishmen engage in sports than any
other people, but they do so for recre-
alton and not with the sole object Of
winning contests. and that majority
pay their own expenses in competitions.
These critics profess to believe that the
American spirit is 10 win by any means
and that American athletes care more for
prizes and medals than sport.
The Duke of Westminster hopes that
the fund will not be spent in developing
few remarkable athletes, but In organ
izing general athletic gatherings. and he
utters warning against American spe-
cIaliZation.
THE Saturday Review predicts that
the money will be raised. although, the
paper adds II II were asked for anything
important To the nation it would not he
forthcoming.
IF Stonehenge the celebrated prehis-
toric monument In Salisbury Plain were
offered 10 the public, TO save It's being
bought by Yankee for $500, 900, would
the British public rise?' asks the paper
THE Saturday Review adds that the
familiar type of amateur, who is really
a professional. is an offence to all gem
tlemen and all sportsmen, and declares /:
"If we cannot win in this ridiculous
business without adopting the ways Of the
professional il is infinitely better TO lose
as gentlemen"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-24
'LORD CHANCELLOR SAILS
Viscount Ha|dane Aboard the
Lusitania for New York.
KINGS CONSENT OBTAINED
ROYAL Permission to Leave the
Kingdom Not Granted Since
Days of Henry VIII.
rBv Cable 20 The Tribune. J

London. Aug. 23.-The thing that dis
appoints Lord Haldane most about MS
trip to America is that he VIII nave
sucb a short stay and such small
chance of observing institutions OF
chat great country" the Lord Chan
cellor told American newspaper cor
RESPONDENTS who saw him off at the
Iusitania's train at Euston to-day.
81 am looking forward with great n
terest TO my trip" he added. but l am
trying to preserve tranquil attitude.
He is accompanied by his secretary,
Sir Kenneth Mckenzie. and his sister
Miss Haldane.
The Lord Chancellors absence from
the United Kingdom is by official con-
sent from his majesty. This appears
10 be the first time such an event has
occurred since Lord Chancellor Wolsey
went on his famous embassy to France
That was an occasion which gave rise
10 serious consequences, for Wolsey
committed the grave offence OF taking
with him the Great Seal, OF which ne.
as the highest officer Of the state, was
legal custodian. and actually sealed
writs with it at Calais. SO grave q
departure from privilege was this re-
garded that II was made one or the
grounds Of impeachment Of the famous
cardinal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-24
A Treasured Heirloom.

In due course Lord Haldane may be
come the absolute posscssor Of a Great
Seal to treasure among his hcirlooms
and do with as he likes. II is not gem
orally known that new Great Seal.
like new coinage, is struck at the Mint
The old one goes through the process
known as "demasking," that is to say,
the sovereign strikes IT blow with IA
hammer sufficient to make a slight dis
tinguishing mark. II is at the disposal
Of the monarch. but by long custom Il
is regarded as a perquisite OF the Lord
Chancellor. a Lord Chancellor need
not. however, have To wait for the de-
mise Of the sovereign before he comes
into possession OF the treasure. No
less than four Seals were struck in the
reign OF Queen Victorian 1898. 1860,
1878 and 1eOO-in consequence Of the
mechanical parts OF the old ones be-
coming worn out. and Mr.. Gibson
Bowles, NJ. r., once elected from the
late Mr.. Hamburg. then Secretary of
the Treasury. through question in
Parliament, that the cost OF these
varied from $1,000 to $1,000.
Such an incident as wrangle as to
who shall become the possessor of a
disused Great Seal seems hardly pos
sible. yet II happened in the reign OF
William ". When the new Seal was
made Lord Lyndhurst was Lord Chan
cellor, but by the time 1t was approved
by the king Lord Brougham had sue
ceeded TO the office. These two dis
puted as to who was entitled to the
old one. The practical monarch set
tied the matter by breaking the Seal in
two, and giving a portion TO each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-24

rived on the Baltic. has been touring
England. Mr.. and Mrs. stuart l.
Rawlings. Of San Francisco; Grant
Spear. Mir. and Mrs. ]. n. Mcdonald.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. Herbert. w. IL.
Carpenter and Dr. and Mrs Lewis !.
Bishop. all Of New York. are guests at
the Piccadilly. Frank A. Munsey has
returned from Paris. Mrs. Richard
Kearns is back from Vienna, and IL.
Seligman has returned from Paris.
Major + +. Pinkus arrived on the
Imperator and is now at the Riiz.
Among the other guests there are Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas ogden, Mr.. and Mrs.
Franklin Wagner and Mr.. and Mrs.
William Whitehouse. At the Carlton
are Colonel j. j. Sinclair, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. a. Marsh. Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Shed
ford. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank O. Wood
ward and Mr. and Mrs. Legrand Beers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-24
Fall Season Starts with Promise
OF q Productions.
Thy Gable 70 Tho Tribune

London. Aug. 23.-The autumn dra-
matte season is on the verge Of open
ing. The season starts with the promise
OF twenty-five productions new TO Eng
land. and the managers are hoping that
not so many will have 10 be taken of
after fortnights run. as was the
case with such large number of new
plays last fan.
Among the promises for the new sea-
son are THE Real Thing" at the Gar
rick. Lou Tellegen in THE Picture Of
Dorian Gray" at the Vaudeville. q.
B Shaw's "Androc,us and the Lion"
at the st. James's, Sir Herbert Tree
and Maxine Elliott in Joseph and His
res new play. The Legend Of Leo
nora" at the Duke OF York's. Ethel
Irving I'm Years OF Discretion" at the
Globe. "Interlopers' at the Royalty
Charles IIawtrey in William Golfers
Never Say Die" at the Apollo Clyde
Fitch's Girls at the Prince OF
Waless. Oscar Strausss new operetta.
Love and Laughter" at the Lyric.
produced by p. Michael Faraday. and
Leoncayallo's Are You There?' for
which Girls" will later have to make
way. at the Prince of Wales's, and find
another home.
II will be seen that more than a fair
proportion OF American successes are
included In the list. for In the last UNI
fortunate dramatic year IL has been
practically only the American play
which could hope for anything like a
run in London. and TO cap the climax.
Drury Lane. that old stronghold Of
English drama. is to have Americans
In tie leading parts in the new autumn
melodrama. Sealed Orders" Hale
Hamilton and Myrtle Tannehill playing
the principal roles. This is the first
time I'm the history of Drury Lane that
Americans have been cast for leads
Sealed orders" too. is in three acts.
an evolutionary development In Drury
Lane drama. Twenty years ago five acts
were considered necessary, the first to
be written in four acts being The
Derby Winner" in 1894. The title
Sealed ORDERS" indicates to some ex-
tent the main theme of the plot. But
the embroidery is no less important
than the cloth. and many OF the side
issues will the author hopes possess
as immediate an interest as the events
chronicled in yesterdays papers. Like
Mr.. II. G. Wells. they are not content
with terra firma as a basis for opera
tons; they push their adventures into
the air. Also for their starting point
they have invented burglary, which 1t
would tax the ingenuity of Sherlock
Holmes himself to solve.
Gaby Deslys comes to the Palace on
September | In "A La Carte" story
OF two cafes and a street. Harry Pllcer
Will be her dancing partner and help
10 keep Gaby away from the CONT
nent while Manuel OF Portugal Is being
married.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-24
Majestic Span Attacked by Tiny
Insect, but Ravages Are
Discovered in Time.
BEAMS 500 YEARS OLD
Restoration of Ancient Pile Now
Under Way-Buckingham
Palace Facade Also in
Builders Hands.
From The Tribune Correspondent


London, Aug. 1c.-The roof Of West.
minister Hall, long transcendant example
OF what the genius OF master builder
can accomplish in bridging space, has been
almost wrecked by tiny beetle whose
first cousins have destroyed many millions
of feet OF timber in Western America
However, the Vaccinations OF the pest-
lential little destroyers have been discoy-
cred in time. and the preservation Of the
grand old oak roof is now under way.
New wood is being introduced where the
huge beams are badly worm eaten or per-
ishing from dry rot.
The roof of Westminster Hall has spread
over many scenes, some not without their
share OF gloom and even Of tragedy, but
on the other hand OF beauty and splendor.
II was built at the end of the fourteenth
century by order Of Richard II one Of the
few things for which that wretched mon
arch may be praised. William Rufus hal
the walls erected in 1897, but II was not
till 800 years later that the artiifcers OF
Richard undertook the stupendous task
of replacing by single span roof
which was originally built with a single
nave and side span. Until the era OF the
great railway stations. which owe their
existence to the science of modern engi-
reers. II was among the largest roofs IN
supported by pillars In the world. The
rameless men who constructed the roof
more than five centuries ago solved a won
derful engineering feat. conceiving all the
possible lines OF strain and recoil, thrust
and pull, pressure and resistance so sue
cessfully that to-day the great timoers
seem 10 soar from corbel to corbel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-24
A VICTORIAN EXHIBITION
Memorials of Sovereigns Col
lected by Queen Mary.
m Cable 10 The TrIbune.


London. Aug. 23.-Queen Mary mas
been busy at Balmoral getting To-
gether a collection of intimate THINGS
belonging to Queen Victoria. The o'he'
day she came upon quaint patch"o'N
quilt made by Victoria herself. IL
composed of tiny pieces cut in vario',
devices and outlined in orange SILK anu
is said TO have been made during ai'ei
dinner hours TO set an example OF 'nr"'
and industry TO the then gro""s
daughters OF the sovereign.
In early life Queen Victoria "o',
most fascinating nightcaps, wohde''O'
exhibitions of stitchery and design anu
these. too. appear in Queen Mas
Victorian collection which is 10 DC us
played In Windsor Castle.
1t is said that Queen Victoria is INV
model upon whom the present 1ue''
vlans her life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-24
Seal in a Tea Chest.

This breach Of constitutional prac-
tice had also an illustration while Lord
Brougham was Lord Chancellor.
Brougham was a man Of somewhat
erratic and eXtravagant courses, and
once on a journey TO Scotland he com
mitted acts which were said TO have
given the final stroke 10 the confidence
OF the king. Not only did he indulge
in a carouse with the bar mess at Lam
caster while on his way 10 the North,
but at the country house Of the
Dowager Duchess OF Bedford he lost
the Great Seal. and found IT again in
a game at blind-man's buzz. The ac-
count Of the incident is well worth re-
producing from Mr.. Atlay's victorian
Chanccllors"
At Rothienmurchus. where a large party
OF SouthTons were the guests OF the Dow
aver Duchess OF Bedford. he "rompcd so
Familiarity with the ladies that TO be re
yenged on him they stole the Great seal
and hid IL IN a tea chest Ia the drawing
room, where he was compelled 70 as
cover u blindfoldcd and guided by the
sank according as he was not
cold" The King had been furious with
the Chancellor for conveying the Great
Seal across the border, an act which he
genuinely believed 90 partakc OF the
nature OF high treason. and an eNag-
gerated account OF the rotup AT Rothie-
murchus did not tend To calm him. nor
was he I'm any way soothcd by the bulle.
tins I'm which Brougham assured him OF
their joint popularity In the North.
Lord Haldane viii conform 10 custom
and leave the Great Seal al home in
the custody Of three Lords Commits
sloners. This will by no means be the
first time the Great Seal has been
placed in commission. Indeed. 1t has
been so dealt with once or oftener In
every reign save that OF the late King
Edward VII. The last time was in
1850. when. owing 10 the difficulty in
choosing a successor TO Lord Gotten
ham, the Seal was placed I'm the keep
ing of Lord I>angdale master OF the
Rolls, Vice Chancellor Shadwell and
Baron Rolfe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-24
BRIEF FROM POPE Plus
Metz Congress Directed to Sus
tain Papal Claims.

Rome. Aug. 2.-Pope Plus \ has d.
rScted to the Catholic congress in Metz a
brief. in which It Is said:
BE decided 70 reclaim with strength
the full and sincere liberty and recogni-
ton of the Roman Pontiff, rs his dignity
requires. as the common father OF all the
Christian nations. | approve your cour-
age In the desire OF freeing the Church
from the obstacles that from every side
hinder its action"
The brief concludes by praising the
civil work OF the congress In maintaining
the mission of the Church in the schools.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-24
CROPS RUINED IN GERMANY.

Berlin. Aug. 23.-Heavy transforms this
week have caused great foundations in
several parts OF Germany. and especially
In silesia. The rivers Weichsel and Oder
and several lesser ones have overlooked
their banks aud large territories are
Hooded, running the crops. News from
Riesengebirg report heavy losses there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-24
NEW MINISTER IN BERNIE.

Berne, Switzerland. Aug. 23.-Pleasant
A. Stovall. Of Savannah. Ga. to-day pre-
scented his credentials as American Min
lister to Switzerland TO the President Of
the Swiss Confederation. Edouard Null
Ter. Mr.. Stovall succeeds Henry Sher-
man Boutell. Of Illinois.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-24
ITALIAN LLOYD MERGER?

Genoa. Aug. 4.-According TO rumors
CIRCULATING here. the Lloyd Sabaudo. tho
LloJd ItalIano and the Navigazione Gene
rale ltaliana are about to be consolidated
In one large company. which VIII run
steamers Of big tonnage all over the
world.