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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-08
The Roosevelt Interview.

About the first thing Col. Roosevelt may be ex-
pected do when he reaches the United States is
repudiate the alleged interview with him. printed in
quotation marks in great many newspapers yester-
day, and purporting give his views on the repeal
of canal tolls exemption and HE s25oooooo apologize
treaty with Colombia. If any believes the colonel
said the things attributed him he also believe
that the fever is still in his BRAIN
The interview came in the form of dispatch from
Para, Brazil and was of course published for what
it worth, and doubt with misgivings on the
part OF some of the papers, among them The Wash
ington Herald The expressions do not sound in the
least like Col Roosevelt in his normal condition even
though he can be imagined as departing from the
proprietes and attacking just this time the policy of
the present occupant of the White House Col Roose-
welt is reported saying:
have question that we have legal well as
unquestonable moral right TO exempt genuine coast
traffic from tolls but if this is contested by any power
interested with which have an arbitration treaty,
unquestionaby we should arbitrate for we have ex-
plicitly stated that Interpretation of t--aties is
proper subject for arbitration and we must never
make promises do not keep.
But TO submit cause to arbitration when we
believe II is Just is thing and to abandon It IN
advance OF arbitration is totally different thing 1t
would be bad enough to repeal the exemption clause
in any event, but the circumstances under which the
repeal is asked make it infinitely worse.
Possessed of his often proved mental vigor the
colonel would be guilty of asserting thing i'll
one sentence and contradcting in another of talk
ing subject he knew nothing about; and the above
quotation represents him as doing both First he is
quoted approving arbitration and then denounc
ing it, the ground that had abandoned rights
in advance. If the colonel has been able to keep adj
vsed Of the details OF the tolls controversy he knows
there is nothing in the Sims bill abandoning our
in advance, and he knows that the proposed
amendment conserves rights under the treaty in
Just many words. Fully informed, he would never
have given utterance the views attributed TO him.
and ignorant of the details he would not have talked
at all.
The origin and purpose of the interview can only
be conJectured but if the thoroughly beaten exemp-
tionists hopeful of being enabled to take last
feeble stand on a clumsy misrepresentation of Col
Roosevclt's views they in for another disap-
pointment
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Direct from Turmoil in Mexico.

The man who knows more about actual conditions
in Mexico today than any other American is in
Washington Nelson OShaughncssy. who has been
attached to the United States Embassy in Mexico City
throughout the period of turmoil following the
throw of Daz and during the days of greatest strife
charge held brief conference with the Secretary
of State yesterday after which Mir Bryan consulted
the President although it within few hours OF
the White House wedding
Mr.. O'Shaughnessy will give the administration
information in detail that must have important in
huence its future While he has, of course
kept Washington fully advised of events in Mexico
they have TRANSFERRED, he will have incidents and
details to reveal relating to Huerta Carranza and
Villa and to the general situation. which could not
well be transmitted by telegraph or letter. He will
be able to furnish correct estimate of Huerta's
strength and the probable length of time that he
will be able to hold out against his enemies in Mexico.
and also at rest much of the speculation to
the dctators future plans. All OF this will be of the
utmost value in shaping our with regard to
proposals which will come through the mediators at
Niagara Falls.
In view of Mr. OShaughncssys familiarity with
conditions at this critical uncture it is safe to dis
miss all suggestions that he is persona graa with
the administration. He is in Washington because
Huerta handed him his passports and the President
and his Secretary of State will eagerly avail them
selves of the valuable information in his possession
and will gladly listen his views with the hope that
something he may impart will be helpful in the solu
ton of a veXatious and momentous problem.
Should Mr.. O'Shaughnessy. in the performance of
his duty, inform the administration that Huerta is
showing disposition to deal fairly with Americans
and in every way conform to the wishes of this
government since the episode which led to oc-
cupation OF Vera Cruz, he will be describing situa-
ton, the existence of which has been apparent the
people of the United States who have carefully fol-
lowed reliable and authentic dispatches from Mexico.
He may bring nothing that will aid in unraveling the
tangle but anything he may say prevent the taking
OF single false step will be worth listening to-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-08
Under the Capitol Dome.

The House Rules Committee yesterday
reported a special rule making in order
the Senate bill providing a temporary
means of electing Senators in States
whose legislatures have not provided
machinery under the direct elections law.
The bill provides that Senators may be
elected temporary" in such States in the
same manner that members at large of
the House are elected by such States.
Il bill providing for Federal control of
the issuance OF stocks and bonds by
railroads was given a favorable report
by the House Committee on Interstate
and Foreign Commerce. The bill is the
last of the so-called antitrust measures
to be reported. Under the terms OF the
bill the Interstate Commerce Commission
is given authority to supervise the is
sIance Of railroad securities and to hold
up such issues as the commission deems
necessary.
A Senate bill creating an additional
Federal judge for the Southern district
of California, was unanimously reported
10 the House by the Judiciary Commit
tee. The bill passed the Senate year
ago
President Wilson sent to the Senate,
the nominations of Lieut.. Commander
Frank r. Brundy. to be commander in
the navy; Lieut.. Frank r. McCrary. to
be lieutenant commander: Ensign Kin
chen L. Hill, to be lieutenant, junior
grade; Lieut.. Wayman T. Boehler, jun
ior grade. to be a lieutenant: Assistant
Naval Construction Royal W. Ryden.
and Waldo p. Druley. TO be naval con-
structors: William Mckinney. OF
Kansas, to be assistant surgeon in the
medical reserve corps.
The House joint resolution, providing
that twenty-One members of the House
and seven Senators. be sent to New
York to assist in receiving the bodies
OF the Vera Cruz dead. il was referred
to the Committee on Contingent EX-
penses. Some Of the members Of the Up
per House resented the idea of the lower
branch attempting to compel the upper
TO pay half the expense while sending
but one fourth Of the delegation.
Senator Chamberlain. Of Oregon, chair
man Of the Military Affairs Committee
presented a resolution in the Senate.
which will authorize the President to
increase the strength Of the regular
army TO 10000 men. The maximum
men. but the army is not recruited ID to
its fun strength. and AT present is only
about 500 strong. Mr.. Chamberlain's
resolution was referred to the Commit
tee on Military Affairs
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NAVAL ORDERS.

Capt \. II. Scales, commissioned from
March 10. 1914
Capt. Philip Andrews. commissioned
from March 70 1915
comma nder L. \. Kaiser. detached
command Tennessee; to navy yard. BOs-
ton. Mass
Commander J. Il. Patton TO command
Tennessee.
Lieut.. Commander Francis Martin.
placed on retired lis, Of oificrr> Of the
navy rom May l. 1914 in accordance
navy from Nav (, 1914. in accordance
physical disability in line OF duty: de-
taChed Naval Recruiting Station, Balti-
more. Md: to home
Lieut. f. A. Brooks. to nav yard, New
York. y. Y.
Ensign W. ID. Chandler detached Mon
tana. to Utah
Ensign F. NJ. Collier. detached Mon
tana. TO South Carolina.
Ensign l.. h. For,i- detached Montana
10 Reid
Ensign F. p. I'ber-oth. detached Mon
tana: TO Vermont
Ensign r. J. CarStarphen, detached
Montana: to Vermont.
Ensign 4. G Bennett, detached Mon
tana: to Florida
Ensign c. u. Edgar, detached Mon
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-08
The White House Wedding.

/ For the second time in year bride went forth
from the White House yesterday and Miss Eleanor
Randolph Wilson became Mrs William Gibbs Nc
Adoo A wedding in the President family is ma
tonal event that the respectful interest of the
whole people and this is naturally intensified when
there two such happy events in administra-
ton. The charming daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. Viii
the heart of the whole country long before
inauguration day by the modest grace with which
they-three accomplished girls in the home of an
American gentleman-moved to the high place to
which the nations choice of their father Presi-
dent OF the United States destined them.
The first White House bride of this admnistra-
ton is missed from the Capitals social circle which
she was endeared. Happily the prospect is that Mr..
and Mrs. McAdoo to remain with us.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-08

While every will agree with the views ex-
pressed by speakers the meeting of the Street Safe
ty Association Wednesday night that life and limb
should be protected in every way possible on Wash
ington thoroughfares, yet it must be admitted that
great progress has already been made in that direction
Investigation will disclose marked decrease in the
number of street accidents in the past two or three
years This city. it may safely be asserted compares
most favoraby with any city of its size iii the coun
try, due largely, of course, wide streets and-ess
congestion. In New York City. in April, forty five
people were killed in street accidents of which twen-
ty-three children. With constant vigilance on
the part of police and cooperation between driver and
pedestrian there is why the Capital should
not become the safest city in the land
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-08

Those unfortunates whose dwelling places arc
in Washingtons ALLEYS and surns must live some
where and while il desirable imperative, that
these Disseminating communities be broken up. it
should he done without full consideration of the
future OF the people in the hubest circumstances for
whom homes must he found elsewhere. Measures to
provide lodging places within their means must be
considered as part OF the legislation that will evic
them from their present cheap but insantary houses.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-08
Duties of Leading Counsel."

Clifford Thorne who represents railroad commits
sions of Western States and is blndly opposing the
proposed advance in rates, is angry because Louis d.
Brandeis has discovered that increase is necessary
He says he is surprised that leading counsel for the
public should neglect to consider the basic issues
involved" Mr.. Thorne adds: st is by far the most
unusual and amazing incident of the kind that has
ever come under my notice" An explanation from Mr.
Thorne OF his ideas as to what the duties of lead
ing counsel for the public, if leading counsel is need
ed in case of this kind would be interesting
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-08

Two New York business men were one
day discussing the purchase by one Of
them of a certain mercantile concern
with which, the buyer explained, had
come the good will
Il hope this good will said the friend
to the purchaser. lis greater than that
of the old French farmer
Il have never heard the story
Here IT is: The farmer was dying and
he sent for the notary to make out the
will Propped up in bed. he dictated
ITO Jean Marcel. our superb coiffeur,
10000 francs
"I beGueath 15.Ooo francs to the fear
less Alphone Bayard. that he may con-
tinue his valuable aeronautical expert
ments.'
To Pierre Deschamps. chemist. 10000
francs as a mark of affection.
To my physician, Monsieur Leclair,
1900 francs.
4" To our eloquent pastor, 5000 francs, {
to continue the restoration Of
But my dear sir interrupted the
notary I don't believe you have all
that money to leave
~ know very well I haven't said the
farmer, calmly. but | want to show
them my good will youths Compan-
ion.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-08

A great many members of the House of Repre-
sentatives will vote for Mr. Hobsons proposed pro-
hibition amendment 10 the Constitution for no other
than that they represent districts in which dry
sentiment is strong among the voters who elect them
to their $500 jobs, Doubtless there will be some
statesmen with courage enough 10 call attention to the
fact that in 1913 the United States received in
from the manufacture and sale of liquor some
$4,000 and suggest that consideration be given
TO substitute revenue producing measures 1t will be
interesting to observe how many will persist in
garding $500 personal revenue of more impor-
lance
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Modern spirit.

The young man edged himself diff
IDENTIFY into the presence II the old man.
What can l do for you, sir?'' asked
the elder.
Il shall come directly to the point.
said the younger. Il wish To marry
your daughter"
This was tho old gent!cmans cue To
get out his handkerchief. and he did il.
Alas" ne wept. how shall l ever
spare her. Her mother is dead and
she is all have left. And I am an old
man-not long for this world"
You interest me strangely" put in
the sutton checrfully. What other rec
concentrations has she?" Cleveland
Plain Dealer
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-08
Ever Hear Of Such Things ?

PatchoEue. y. Y. May Wed for the
fourth time week ago. Norton E Jones
siNty-five, wants his marriage to Miss
Ellen Lee. thirty-five. annulled
Paris, May 1.-DecIaring that collar.
are expensive. inartistir. and unhealtr-
full. Latin quarter art students havz
pledged themselves to give up all neck
wear.
White Plains. y. Y. MAY At
school election for directors women
checked their babies in an adjoining room
and then voted. The ''woman's ticket
was elected unanimously.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-08
Our Policy Misunderstood.

Abdulla Sada, just back in New York from a
Haytian dungeon, says that when he asserted his
rights American citizen the minister of police of
the Black Republic retorted:
What do we care for the United States? Look
what Mexico is doing to the Americans"
This was to be feared No doubt our negative
policy will be wholly misunderstood by the ignorant
and preiudiced elements in Latin America and much
time and no small patience will be needed to over
come the tendency to overbesring treatment of our
people that will only too surely be stimulated-New
York Sun.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-08
RUSH 70 STEAMERS AID.

Las Palmas, Canary Islands, May u
The British steamer Emma, went ashore
on Gran Canaria Island in a thick fog
today She at once began signaling for
assistance. Two other steamers which
picked up the IS q $ calls reported
that they were rushing to her assistance.
The captain of the Emma reported that
her hull had been badly torn by the
rocks.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-08
Needs a Standing Army.

The United States does not need and should not
assume the heavy burden of such immense military
establishments maintained in Europe But it
does need navy sufficient for its defense and capable
of maintaining the national honor by force if neces-
sary. 1t needs standing army of sufficient size and
efficiency 10 serve a solid military foundation in
case OF And it needs National Guard, well
maintained The American people now learning
this lesson again, they learned it in 1885, when the
blowing up of the Maine called them to arms-Cleve-
land Leader.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-08
Talking and Voting.

when you have a majority, vote" said old Roger
Sherman. when you have a minority talk"
The Senators who believe in giving the coast
wise monopoly free pass through the Panama
Canal at the expense of the whole country and
regardless of treaty obligations, have minority So
they purpose to talk for two weeks or So Then the
ma ority will do some voting.-New York World
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-08
Claim of the Cattle Men.

The cattle men make out good case for their
claim that the government ought give them long
term leases on the 100000 acres of land in the
arid region and the forest With these leases
they say they could rrgae the lands and raise cat
tie enough to reduce the price of meat. Under
restrictions sheep pasturing permitted the forest
reserves, and if cattle might njure the young trees
reduced prices OF meats would be an ample COM
pensaton to the country.-Philadelphia Record
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Easily Annoyed.

I'VE had to let that servant go She
did her work all right. hut she couldn't
get along with the children.
That so?''
Yes. She'd lose her temper every
time they kicked her on the shins. =
Chicago News
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A Line o Cheer Each Day o
tn Year.
Written Expressly for The Herald.
b. JOHN KENDRICK BANGS.
WHOA!

Copyright. l9H.J
When some woeful thing appears
Carrying a load of tears.
/ address that bit OF rue
As a CHEEKY chap | knew
Years ago was wont to do:
.'WOEw SAYS ],
With a twinkle in my eye,
But / spell the word as though
II were WHOA!
And that sorry bit OF loss
Acts like some old weary ''hoss"-
Simply STOPS and rests its toes,
Simply whoas,
With its load
On the road,
Whilst my foreward PAIN ma
With INV troubles left behind.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-08

He-"There's no use introducing me to
any one. | can't dance" Shc-"What
nonsense. | saw you dancing with Miss
James lhe other night" Yes but she
hasn't spoken to me since Life
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-08
The High Cost of War.

Itay's with Turkey over Tripol was not much
of war, as such affairs go nowadays, but If cost
her nearly Seoooooooo with .interminable expenses
still TO in subduing the Arabs and introducing
public improvements. There's hint here of what a
real with Mexico might cost US in present and
future outlay.-Philadephia Record
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Morning Smiles.
Early Indications.

Young mother (anxiously) - What
makes you think the baby is going to
be a great politician?
Father Iconfidently)-IE tell you. my
dear. He can say more things that
sound well and mean nothing al all than
any kid / ever aw.-Philadelphia Bulle-
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REFUGEES REACH MOBILE.

Mobile. Ala. May With - refugees
from Tampicn and Vera Cruz the steam
ship Ypirang arrived at Fort Morgan
today. The refugees are practically all
Germans. The Ypiranga's presence in
Vera cruz harbor precipitated the se.z-
ing Of the customs-house there
The first industry of Canada i TO ..
injured by a new government bureau al
DttaNa
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-08

We don't see why DR., Cook wasted his time yester-
day in conference with Senator PondeNter. Judging
from his resolution the Senator is already
WINGED that Doc discovered the north pole He might
have put in day more prohtably with the Geographic
Society
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-08
500 pENNsY MEN OUT.
strike Follows Refusal of Railroad
to Recognize Union.

10 heeoKnke bniOn'
Harrisburg, Pa, May 1.-TWO hundred
shopmen employed by the Pennsylvania
Railroad went on strike today In sup
port of their demand for recognition OF
the union. William Pierce, Of the Broth
erhood of Trainmen. who called the
strike, said that others would follow
At Altoona none Of the 1900 shopmen
obeyed the strike order, according to
railroad officials.
Wilkesbarre. Pa, May I.-About Tt
shopmen. trackmen. car inspectors, and
clerks on the Sunbury division OF the
Pennsylvania Railroad. struck today be-
cause of the refusal of the company to
recognize the union.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-08

The fascinating thing about trained dog is
that he makes YOU think he could do ever so many
more tricks if he Just would.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-08

Ultmatums to debtors ought to become popular in
view on Great Brtain'S success. She served one on
Haiti whereupon the government officials and
borrowed the money from bank to pay her.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-08

Vincent Astor serves corn beef hash on board
his yacht" Philadelphia Inquirer. Do you know Ii
he cooks il in an iron pacht:
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-08

1t is rumored that the Texas newspapers are
going to boycott the Associated Press ii that organiza
ton doesn't carry story about Solicitor Cone John
son at least twice week
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-08

The Kentucky horseman who had his ashes
sprinkled on the track forgot to provide that
the track should be sprinkled with whisky every
morning. strange to say
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-08

man never realizes how helpless he is unit
he is sent out to match sample OF dress goods.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-08

American hotel men touring Europe. 1t is
high time We have been contributing to the ex-
pense OF the trip for years
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-08

Is Argentina going TO this country: First she
gave us the tango, then began selling beef and
now she is trying to force to make peace with
Huerta.
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Nat Goodwin hasn't had single new wife since
the Underwood tariff law went into effect.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-08

There are doubtless two sides to the Colorado
coal strike situation but we by no means sure
that either side is right.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-08

Mr.. Murphy still remains in Tammany Hall, but
he is keeping mighty quiet about it.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-08

chicken out West has two hearts. And We
know one right here in this that hasn't got one
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-08

A Pittsburgh man has named his first boy
"Huerta." We vote to give him ten years