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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-28

much the better. We are easy TO suit The main
thing is simplicity.
After all, we do not mind long words half 80
much or only they're correctly used) as words
out of which much repetition has squeezed the Jsice
aud symbolism. For the word is properly living
organism like any other-wi It's root, It's flower
and sometimes, at least) rs fruit; and the much
using OF word has the sane effect upon Il that the
abuse Of any living thing must have--it dries up.
When we can supply the rest of phrase without
listening TO more than the speakers first few
words his speech falls aat end dead upon our jadcd
ears Samuel G.. Blythe, OF The Saturday Evening"
Post" has heard (and overworkod) much common
place language and in serial story that is cur
rent now he makes United States Senator give
to young spellbinder Of great expectations ironc
counsel respecting his advancement, Az n rather
complete guide to how not to speak, Mr.. Blythes
screed is worth reprlnting in part:
It is imperative that you should never view except
with alarm nor point except with fear Furthermore
you must always assert without fear of successful
contradiction, condemn in unmeasured terms, chal-
lenge the statement, issue def, lock horns WITH
stamp as unworthy measure swords with, hew TO
the line, declare II is a deliberate and malicious
falsehood, show neither fear nor favor, remark in
passing, nail the lie have your attention called de-
mand to the books, turn the light insist the
raseas shall be turned ou&, give an accounting of
your stewardship, make clear the issues, express
sublime faith in the wisdom, patriotism and business
of the people, and say this is the greatest Republic
on which the ever shore.
A treasure-trove for emergent oiiceseekcrs!
But a variation on the Hatch plan for taxing long
words--a second variation, for the first is to tax
every one of Mr.. Blythes horrible rubber stamps
would be to levy upon authors and orators when
ever they overwork their own favoritc termnoloSy.
Every time Mr. Roosevelt is strenuous or Jack
London is "virile'; every time Mr.. Smith.Jone''
the eminent book reviewer Of the monthly DRY
as-Dust," finds Maseheld significant Theodore
Dresser Suggestive; every time Mr. Woodrow
Wilson is psychological" or Mr. Henry James re-
marks that some one something, is 'wonderful''-
score up obols and drachlne for the central gov
eminent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-28

With Babies Week fresh in our minds the testl-
mony of George A. Hall. of the New York Child
Labor Committee, has special significance To save
the lives of babies and start them on the road
with sturdy bodies is fine thing. But if as soon
as their hands become large enough and their
arms strong enough they are to be turned into
dull machines, hopelessly stunning their mental
and physical growth, the earlier work seems
waste and folly.
The task of the girl Of fourteen who for making
SIC violets received 10 cents with weekly earn
ing of 81, is an extreme but typical example of
the sort of work upon which the child laborer of
the tenements wears out hopes and health. The
retrogression in such cases is matter easily OBJ
served. The dull, repeated effort saps nerves,
mind and courage. The end is q dwarfed human
being, without possibility of reaching full devel-
opment
1t is Mr. Halls view that child labor in the
tenements should be abolished altogether Per-
haps this drastic remedy is necessary. At any
rate. the facts appearing will secure hearty pub
lie support for any legislation the committee may
purpose that affords hope of betterment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-28
A Resnite for ST. Johns.

Thanks to the arrangement worked out by Mr..
McAneny. representing the city authorities, and
the Trinity Corporation St Johns Chapel VIII not
need 70 be destroyed in the widening of Narick
street This is matter for congratulation. The
fine old church building perhaps does not receive
the general public admiration TO which 1t Is en-
titled but 1t is too valuable historically and archi-
tecturally to be destroyed in cold blood.
In agreeing to maintain st. Johns for religious
purposes for two years longer-the promise on
which the city is to pay the expense necessary to
its preservation during the subway work-Trinity
Corporation admitted itself wrong in its previous
attitude on one of two counts 1t admitted either
that church work of value could be carried on
there or that the corporation had some duty 20
the public other than to conduct its church affairs
on successful basis. 1t is fortunate that this
consciousness Of error occurred in time TO save
the building. In two years some plan may be
formed for its permanent preservation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-28
The Endless Chain Prayer.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: wish to raise my voice against
various religious fanatics who are con-
tinually sending out their ridiculous
ideas broadcast.
Not long ago l received a postal
through the mail. On IL was written a
short prayer. Directly below it were
words which read to the effect that on
refusal to rewrite il and send it 70
friend (thus breaking the chain), | was
to be beset with many misfortunes and
direful was TO be my way through life.
On the other hand, on my willingness
to do as it requested great were TO be
the blessings that were to be showered
upon me.
am not in the least superstitious
and would have passed it by had not
my mother (who is somewhat addicted
to superstition) CHANGED TO come across
1t. IL Immediately set my mother wor-
rying, which might have caused her
much Unnecessary annoyance had not
yielded to her desire and sent a copy
of the postal TO a friend.
No one knows how much worry and
depression have been caused by the
unserupulous ideas Of these execrable
persons. j. L. LANBUD.
New York. June 2R. 1914
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-28
NEW YORK FROM THE SUBURBS.

New York is moving to get rid of its flake" music
teachers If it follows up the innovation with war
on fake music it will deserve medal-Chcago Daily
News.
New York appears to be in earnest in wanting
honest elections. No proof could be found than
the fact that dishonest election officials are being
sent to jail And the Jail test of earnestness in law
enforcement is hnal.-Baltmore American.
White suits for men have become growing fad in
New York If fashion should ever decree them for
general summer wear blow would be struck at the
smoke evil.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
A New York policeman shot and killed a burglar,
which is such complete reversal o. the usual order
in such cases Us to be worthy q full inch of news
paper space.-Ottawa Citizen.
A New York policeman was saved from footpads
by his sweetheart What pity the moving picture
men were not present!-Birmingham Age-Herald.
man who tried to get $3.50 out of a New York
bank with wire hook escaped and was lost in the
at fashionable hotel and cannot pay up.-Louisvle
Courier-Journal.
New York brokers have been swinded. But it re-
aured fellow broker to turn the trick.-Cincnnati
Times-Star.
In 1907 New York had twenty-five killed and 400
wounded on the Fourth; last year one was killed and
twenty-five hurt. Philadelphia, where the good old
noisy methods prevail, had 255 killed and wounded in
1907 and 3i3 last year Enough said-Syracuse Post
Standard.
New York seems to object to blue sky laws as
strenuously as it would object TO sky blue laws
Louisville Courier-Journal.
New York City is the leading market for common
brick in the United States. says an exchange. But
what il spends for common brick IL more than gets
BACK for gold bricks.-Albany Argus.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-28
More About the High.Brow Tax.

Remarks of ours the tax on long words urged
by Mr. Leonard Hatch in the Century as ore way
to refill the treasury have provoked discussion i'll
'The New York Evening Post by Mr.. Edmund
Lester PearsOn--a distinguished librarian with an
even more distinguished sense Of humor. 1T Is
hard TO discover the reason for this assault upon
long words" objects Mr.. Pearson. "Are long
words-except in the rural newspapers and as
kind OF heavy jest--in such high favor? Not, sure
ly in the days of big novels, full of good red
blood that grip the reader! II was not very
long ago that fad travelled through the schools
to the effect that only short words of Saxon origin
were to be encouraged ban upon com
mence pupils were to say begin instead
An excellent beginning. But, Mr.. Pearson, It
was at commencement time, precisely at the mo-
ment when long Latin words were being trotted
out of their stalls 10 the unabridged dictionary to
do a turn on the platform, while editor and poll
ticans and ministers and Sweet Sixteen urged
the word along the path Of sweetness and light
and uplift--t was at this very depressing moment
that we penned our hasty lines about a tax on
polysylables. Is the tax indeed unnecessary? So
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-28
The Police Games.

The support the public gave TO the police games
for the Honor Roll Relief Fund was distinctly
gratifying A handsome sum was raised from the
ticket sales for the two days, which will do away
with the necessity for making special appeals
for immediate aid for the widows and children OF
policemen killed in the course of duty, such as
have frequently been made heretofore. And the
police should be proud to know that this money
came not from the semi matchmaking tactics by
which tickets for gang leaders dances are un-
loaded on their victims, but from straightfor-
ward sale of tickets for general use.
This city is taking a great deal Of interest in
its police force as it should, and is coming to
feel considerable pride in the men, 1t knows and
respects their personal bravery-the towards who
have been in that department could be counted on
the fingers of one hand. 1t respects even more
the fine spirit of loyalty to the service and the
increasing sense of responsibility and delicacy Of
honor which the bluecoats are manifesting. In
everything which tends to make him more
efficient employee Of the city and a straighter-
thinking cleaner-living man. the public will stand
behind the policeman. It's support Of the police
games was merely an earnest of that feeling.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-28
LAND BooMS AND BUSINESS
Adjustment of Real Estate Specula-
ton the Real Panic Cure.
To The Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Your correspondent A. L. Brown
suggests a business mems league. But
business men don't know how TO use
the leagues they now have. WHY more
For a century we have been having
every ten years a financial panic and q
long business depression. How MANY
business men know the causes of our
panics? How many leagues will even
permit a discussion of the causes f?
Business men do not want TO know.
and any more leagues would merely
blacken the Zimmerman Ignorance thew
now possess. In New York City ont
of 100000 consumers of business
mems products, about 5000 own ali the
land. This 5000 run rents up when
business is good and keep them I'M
until business is almost paralvzed
When rents drop-that is, when land
recedes in value, when real estate be-
comes a drug in the market-business
starts Up again. How many business
mems associations have given a mo-
ments thought to the relation of our
land system TO business? How many
can see the connection between rent
and purchasing power? How many
will fight TO finish a proposition TO
relieve business of it's tax burdens and
SHIFT them TO land? How many are
willing that rent~Yshall 90 down and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-28
Dangers of the After-Dinner Speaking
Habit.

Army and navy officers who make afterdinner
speeches ought to be models of discretion. They
should remember that what they say about foreign
states and rulers may compromise the government
Rear Admiral COghlan a frst-class officer, but
when he rected "Hoch der Kaiser at public
dinner he broke the very salutary rule Of thinking
first and talking afterward.
According to some reports Of the speech he made
at the dinner of the Sons Of the American Revou-
ton Brigadier General Evans laid himself open 10
the charge of lack of diplomatic judgment. If he
said, I'm glad we did have that trouble with the
Queen of Spain, for she old and not feeling
well that summer, and she was about our size,' he
sacrificed discretion to desire to be semihumor-
Ous The form he gave to his idea was in bad
taste to say the least. The offence may not be
serious enough perhaps, to call for official notice
But it should serve to other officers against
saying things in public which may give umbrage
to nations with which we are living on terms Of
friendship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-28
Reunion for 1916 Depends Only on
Truce Between Leaders.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: When in 1912 the bulk of the
Roosevelt delegates withdrew from
further participation in the Republican
National Convention at Chicago their
action was apparently predicated upon
the refusal of the convention to I'M
seat certain accredited delegates to the
convention and seat contesting dele
cations whose votes would have given
the Presidential nomination to Roose-
welt instead of to Taft. But the real
cause Of the disaffection lay deeper
than this. II consisted in the general
feeling of dissatisfaction among the
more progre ssive element in the Re-
publican party with the element repre-
scnting reactionary or "standpat"
views, and which was believed to DC
more or less subservient to unprin
cipled forces both in business and poll
tics.
Loyalty to the party name and dis
belief in the business of the imputa-
tiOns against the party leaders. rather
than indifference to the moral issues
involved. doubtless account for the fact
that in November, 1912, more than
three millions OF Republican voters
stood by the candidates of their party.
II we carefully study the political
events OF 1912, and if we eliminate the
personal conflict between Roosevelt and
Taft and concede that those who were
then dominant in the councils of the
Republican party were reactionaries,
We shall see that the Progressive defec-
ton arose chiefly from the character Of
the Republican leadership and was not
caused by deep-seated hostility
among the rank and file Of voters
against Taft or the principles he
represented Had the Taft forces given
their consent TO the seating of the con-
testing delegations, with the consequent
nomination of Roosevelt, and then If
a platform substantially as advanced
as that which the Progressives them
selves put forward had been adopted
by the Republican National Conven-
tion, there can be no doubt whatever
that the masses of the Republican
voters would have ratified the conven-
tons decision, and il is probable that
Roosevelt would then have received a
majority of the popular vote, though it
is not certain that he would have been
elected.
These statements are not made for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-28
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

ais there any truth to the assertion made by scien
tists," asked young recently, "that when a
man and woman have lived together for some time
their facial characteristics assume a similarity"
The man to whom the question put sup
posed to be scientist, but he chose to regard the
question in a humorous light.
There most certainly is" he replied. 81 know a
man who married widow and she was constantly
reminding him of her first husband"
az never escape without beating" mOaned the
"EverybOdy's always strnging me-" lamented The
Bean."-Baltimore American.
very laxative little GIRL who had been chatter
ing away like magpie all morning, suddenly became
silent when lady, dressed in the extreme of the
fashion, called on her mother. Wishing to be ami
able, the visitor said to the chatterbox:
"Have you lost your tongue, my dear"
"Oh no, maam," was the reply; "only my breath"
Anv English yacht that can win the Americas Cup
will be regarded something of freak-Washing-
ton Star.
When George Fred Williams was appointed Minis
ter TO Greece friend of the old fighting days of the
Massachusetts Democracy wrote him extending his
congratulations. In reply a letter in which the
man from Dedham expressed his belief that it would
prove a most delightful ard congenial post" Now
that friend wonders if Williams had idea of pro-
iecting himself into the Balkan troubles when he
wrote that letter.
If you misdirect a letter and think of your error
Just after you have dropped the letter into box
don't waste time waiting for the postman and asking
him for it to let you correct your mistake He won't
do it; the law does not pc init him. You must call
at the station TO which the letter is going and ex-
pain the matter to the clerk in charge. He will re-
direct the letter for you if you give him the correct
address in writing.
American tourists and agents abroad should also
remember that they are Sample Americans, whether
they intend it or not-ChiCago Herald.
new "tip extractor" in the shape of large paper
bag has made its appearance on Pullman cars Short
" after the train starts the porter through
and with polite bow takes each woman's hat and
incases it in one of these bags "Just to keep the
dust off it," according to the porter. Of course, the
customary tip is expected when destination is
reached.
Young Attorney-What rotten luck! That prisoner
has a roll that would choke chimney and perfect
alibi!-Toledo Blade.
How many stripes in the American flag? Thir-
teen, OF course-yet there's an American flag flown
legally to-day which has sixteen stripes 1t is the
flag of the cutter service and the stripes are
vertical not horizontal as in the ordinary ensign.
The stripe nearest the staff is red, then white
and red alternately that the outermost stripe is
white The reason for the sixteen stripes is found
in the fact that when the revenue flag author
led in 1899, there sixteen states in the Union,
three having Joined the original thirteen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-28
China Seeking Salvation.

Tho Chinese Republic seems to be slowly but
surelyi working out its political salvation. The ex-
perindnt of repubcanism there was looked upon
with much doubt by the world partly by those who
had little sympathy with it and partly by those who
did not apprecate the essentially democratic dslo
sition and traditions OF the Chinese people. Those
doubts were strengthened by the fuctuating fort
mes Of the new regime and to many they seemed
to te fully vindicated by the coup detat through
which Mr. Yuan made himself supreme.
But while Mr. Yuan made himself for the time
dictator he did not establish a dictatorship. That
heartening fact is now apparent in his promulga-
ton of provisional constitution. His seizure Of
arbitrary power was not the gaining Of a selfish
end but a means to the establishment Of popular
constitutional government on secure and pracd-
cal basis such as had not been provided by the
doctrinare talkfect into which the once promising
National Assembly had resolved itself
The provisional constitution which is likely to be
merely amplifed into a permanent instrument
mrst impress the discriminating observer as I'M
measurably preferable to the former proposals OF
the Assembly The most radical difference is in
the status Of the President The former scheme
would have made him the mere hgurehead which
the President is in France Mr.. Yuans plan is TO
make him closely resemble the President of the
United states IN actual power and responsibility.
On general principles Americans would prefer the
latter to fhe former On the special ground OF
suitability to Chinese requirements there can
scarcely be any question between them. Inc
French system would mean chaos; the American
Is hopeful Of order and success
Every nation should feel benevolent interest 10
welf@~ ~ every other. In the case Of China
IS greatly intensified by fhel Feera-
lion Of the vst socisI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-28

political problems which China presents TO the
world depends upon the character of the govern
uent which is established In that country. The
yellow race itself is 10 determine whether the
yellow peril" is real or fanclful That is the cir
cumstance which will cause thoughtful people the
world over to regard with qualification the tenor OF
China's new constitution and to hope that 1t Will
prove at last the basis Of a stable government with
which all other governments can have rational,
satisfactory and mutually advantageous dealings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-28

the purpose Of retraversing the ground
of ancient political history, much less
with a view 20 reyiving the hostilties
engendered by the campaign Of 1917.
Il is only sought to show what seems
to be the fact, namely, that the contest
was one of leadership, involving prln-
ciples. it is true enough, but principles
to which the great masses of Repub-
Leans are generally willing to give
their assent could they do so without
wrenching themselves from the party
affiliations of a lifetime, with their
sentimental memories.
It is safe to say that any reasonable
number Of men selected from the mod
erately progressive element in the Re
publican party and an equal number
representing the sane element in the
Progressive party could get together
at the present time and agree on
method of uniting the divided forces
in the two parties on a programme that
would command the practically unanl-
nous support of the voters in both
parties, and this without the sacrifice
OF single principle considered ma
teral by either side.
Between the radical leaders in the
new party and the stand-pat leaders in
the Republican party there is indeed
wide gulf, which may never be bridged.
But between the rank and file of plain.
honest citizens in both parties, who
neither wish to rush blindly ahead nor
to stand still, but who wish to advance
sanely and wisely toward solution Of
our social and industrial problems con-
sistent with the humane and intelli-
gent spirit Of present day American
civilization, there is not the division
Of hairs breadth.
We're there any real ground of dis
agreement, any vital principles, sepa-
rating these now disunited factions the
conflict should go on and no sacrifice
Of principle be made to eXpediency.
That is not the situation. There are
certain irreconcilable leaders on both
sides whose voices are still for war,
but the masses of voters in the Repub-
lican and Progressive parties are tired
Of purposeless discussions and demand
that the warning leaders ground their
arms and unite on common policy of
sound progress for the campaign Of
1915.
Such a reunion as is herein indicated
would give the country assurance os
speedy deliyerance from the intolerable
conditions superinduced by the powers
now regnant at Washington.
ELMER II. YOUNGMAN.
253 Broadway, New York, June "a,
1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-28
A VILLA FOR A HUERTA
The Exchange Not Deemed To Be
Lofty Idealism.

To the Editor of The Tribune. =,
Sir: The sum total of accomplish,
ment in Mexico to which Wilson and
Bryan can point with pride as the re-
suit of more than year of stupendous
effort is the promotion, enrichment
and idealization of a notorious Next
can bandit, Villa. The sum total of
disaster for which this precious pair
Of meddlcrs is responsible is the exile
and impeachment of thousands OF
American residents Of Mexico, absolute
loss of American prestige in Latin
America, the reaping of ridicule and
contempt from the European capitals,
the ruin and devastation of Mexico,
the unnecessary and shocking sacrifice
of our fighting men at Vera Cruz, the
expenditure of millions of money, and
an uncertain future. To "get Huerta"
they had to raise up n Villa. If one
can call that lofty idealism he is suf-
ferins from the same psychological all
ment as our worthy President and his
genial Secretary of State. And if they
finally succeed in getting" Huerta,
who knows but that the next disas-
trous Job viii be to "get" Villa?
EDMUND STUMER.
June 26. 1914.