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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05
\ Flash.in-the- Pan Rebellion.

The capture of General de Wet will probably
end the Boer revolt in South Africa. 1t was not
real revolt, but simply last flash in the pan
of a local disaffecton, fed on lingering memories
of the Roer war.
1t is significant that de Wet was run down and
captured by men of his own race now loyal cit-
zens of the South African Union. That union
was constructed in way TO insure the conquered
Beers the largest possible share in its control.
They were fully recognized as South Africans
entitled to all the rights possessed by the Brit
ish elements in the community. They enjoyed
as much of democracy and freedom and personal
rights as they had had under their own repub-
Lean governments, and far greater economic ad-
vantages.
Great Britain's policy toward South Africa
after the Boer war was not tainted by revenge or
oppression, and its wisdom has been indicated in
the quick collapse of the de WetMaritz rebellion.
There could be no successful rebellion, because
the old hates and prejudices had been rooted out
by far-sighted and successful programme Of
reconstruction and reconciliation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05
The Wrong Sort of Economy.

The Board of Aldermen has voted to reduce
by more than so per cent the appropriation for
the free public lecture system of the Board OF
Education. Last year these lectures were at
tended by about 100000 persons. In the two
months of the present season which have already
elapsed the attendance has exceeded that OF last
wear by $4,000, indicating a total for this year
of probably 100000. At cost of $4,000, the
total appropriation asked for by the Board OF
Education and voted by the Board Of Estimate
and Apportionment, that would mean fraction
more than nine cents apiece for the auditors
nine cents apiece, to enable the working men and
women of this city to satisfy the hunger of their
minds for practical useful knowledge Surely
there are few equal services rendered az so small
a cost.
Yet now the Board of Aldermen votes to re-
duce the appropriation from $4,000 to $4,000,
with the sneering recommendation that the board
should get lecturers to serve without pay. 1t IS
not conceivable that the people will approve this
picayune policy. They approve and desire econ
omy. but they do not believe in misplaced and
injurious economy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05
THE DIARY OF OUR own SAMUEL PEpYs.

December 3-To Kings Coedge, and to call
upon R. MacAlarney the pamphleteer, and we
talked of all things in the world, meseemed. To
luncheon with W. Lippmann and met there Allen
McCurdy the minister and they two did have
great argument about the war; and the result
was much like that of all argument; neither con-
WINGED the other was right. But such cosmic
matters are past my comprehension, though |
do try never so hard to grasp them. With C..
Hamilton the critick to pool-tabe, and he
trounced me, and not by luck neither, but by
greater skill, even mine is greater than Owen
Johnson's.
40 |. Cobb's, and his Laura | found very
well, which was glad of. Thence for a walk to
the city with him, and he did tell me of the talk
he had with my Lord Kitchener, and him take
to be one of the worlds great men, from Twins
description. And his story of his visit, in Mr..
Lorimers journal, is the best piece Of interview
ing have seen; fine, clear article, with no
verbal panoply at all. Read this day Robt
Dunn's "The Youngest World" an earnest book.
but the style half Frank Norris and half Jack
London, methought
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05
The Great Prophecy of the Spring.

The sex which eternally wonders, admires ana
pays will have only fresh praise for the news Oh
spring now vouchsafed it. Names and details
aside the hobbled woman is to 60 There can
be no better tidings from the mysterious lana
of fashions.
Just how long around about the new SKIRT is
to be we do not find. Probably yards and yards'
at a guess. For it is one of the inexoraole laws
that what has been is as far away from "ha'
shall be as the mind of designer can con-
ceive. Otherwise last years frocks might do Tor
this, and so on I'D infnitun But whatever the
precise extent Of the change, the old pappoose
effect is banished; women will no more toddie
down the street like puppets most inadequately
equipped below the waist The lost art OF
walking will return; once again car can be
boarded by simply stepping up, without resort to
the standing broad jump, and the sexes can once
more keep step. We pray for an early spring.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05
Belated Glorihcation.

To call the report on which Governor Glynn
exonerates Mr.. Voorhis a whitewash is to phrase
it mildly. Nothing so plain and dull as white
wash is to be found in the report. 1t is at the
least an illumination a glorifcation, regular
sunburst of eulogy. Also it is a plain, undis-
guised piece of partisan nonsense.
Mr. Voorhs is an old man, estimable person
ally but wholly unable to attend to the duties OF
the office of State Superintendent of Elections as
they should have been attended to; and Tammany
put him there because he was old. His handling
of the states business has been disgraceful.
Fortunately, the Glynn Qualification cannot keep
him in office after January /.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05
1t Could Have Stopped the War, a
Reader Asserts.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Millions Of words have been
printed regarding the causes of the
present European war and. the punish
ment which should be meted out to
those responsible therefor. but | doubt
II any words on these two subjects
have appeared which are more concise
than those contained in the statement
made by the leader of the Opposition
in the House Of Commons, Bonar Law.
who on August last, in announcing
his support OF the government in ITS
war attitude, said substantially, If not
verbally: "The Kaiser may not have
caused the war. but a whisper from
him would have stopped IT, He refused
to say the word. He has drawn his
sword. aud may the accursed system
for which he stands perish by the
sword" A whisper, shake of the
head. a wave of the hand would have
prevented a war IN which, 80 far, IL s
conseratiyely estimated that there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05

By Miss Mary Ann oByrne. Of waerrlie y VI
But YOU may say he is an angel.
And that you can trust your life with him
But you fall i'm his estimation
BY not avoiding the occasions OF sin.
Lucifer was an angel
And yet from Heaven he fell.
And for one single thought OF pride
He now in he'll does dwell.
And no lady or gentleman
Ever took lonely walks or rides alone.
And returned with as clear a conscience
As when they left their home.
ITO BE CONTINUED
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05
CRAPEJUICE NEUTRALITY
Further Hints for the Secretary Of the
Navy in His "Tipperary" Campaign.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: All honor 10 our noble Secre-
tary of the Navy for his gallant de-
fence of our neutrality. assailed with
such diaboica subtlety by Great
Britain. In her war against the Triple
Alliance. Turkey and Herr Ridder she
is not satisfied with turning American
sentiment in her favor by multitude
nous editorial pens, but she must try
to work upon the youthful sympathles
of our marines and bluejackets by IN
sidious wiles Of sentimental music hall
ditties.
If we are TO maintain a strict neu-
trality sleepless vigilance must be eX-
ercised, and the most drastic action
taken where danger is suspected. And,
indeed, danger TO our neutrality Is
everywhere. Yesterday while passing
the White House | heard, with burn
ing Indignation, the English national
anthem being played. | trembled IN
terror of the consequences. per
Torrance of "Pinafore" in one of our
theatres is advertised to take place. |
hope that our soldiers and sailors Will
be forbidden TO attend ii, for il would
not do for them to be exposed to the
perils to neutrality in what were well
known, but now happily a most for
gotten, words, ITS greatly to his
credit that he's an Englishman." Just
think what might happen if one of our
cavalrymen from Fort Myer should
happen to hum the air passing the
German Embassy! Mr.. Mantell is Civ
ing series of Shakespearian perform
ances in this city this week. King
John" was played Monday night, and
will be given again on Friday. In it
occur the lines, This England never
did, nor never shall, Lie at the proud
foot of a conqueror." The delivery of
such sentiment here in our national
capital is surely an outrage upon our
neutrality. If we are 10 be really
innocuously neutral. Congress should,
soon after converting, take such action
as would prevent, during the war, the
performance Of all English music and
drama except such as has been CEN
sored BY the Secretary Of State and
the Secretary of the Navy.
A. STEIN.
Washington, Dec. 3, 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05
WHO SAYS WE DON'T READ?
Seriou, Books That Are Always Out
at the Library.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The popular belief seems to
be the younger generation does not
care to read anything heavier than
light fiction. A fact which partly con-
troverts that belief has presented it.
self 10 my attention.
The Montague branch Of the Brook
Ign Public Library has fairly COM
plete photography Of salesmanship and
advertising. Repeated inquiries for
the volumes of Scott, Munsterberg,
Holingsworth. Maxwell, Parsons, Cor
bion. Atkinson and associate authors
always bring the reply, THE book is
out"
The library attendants have assured
me these books are in constant demand
by young men, and that the supply is
not nearly equal to the demand. This
is Il significant fact and should be
noted by such of the older men as af-
firm there is no earnestness in mod
ern youth. II. K. VAN PELI.
Brooklyn, Dec. 2, 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Again we see in the reported
sermon preached by the Rev. John
Haynes Holmes on Thanksgiving Day
an instance of the narrow spirit OF those
who denounce as utterly false and err
roneous the beliefs of those who diff
fer from themselves.
Because the preacher of that sermon
is himself believer in disarmament
and the spirit of non-resistance, he
must needs cry down as traitors to
country and God" those who, equally
honest and earnest in their beliefs,
would seek to keep this country from
the possibility of fate which may be
even now preparing, and which may
equal or surpass that Of China, Lux
emburg and Belgium, to say nothing
of those other nations which IN the
past have either relied upon the sup
posed intentions Of other nations or
through their weakness have been UNI
able to properly safeguard themselves.
Mr.. Holmes says:
"He is a traitor, not merely to his
countrymen, but also TO his God. who
advises America at this hour to In
crease her ornaments"
Was Washington a traitor TO God or
country? He urged suitable and
adequate military establishment in
times of peace in contemplation of de-
fence in time of war. Are those men
traitors who, believing honestly that
we are unprepared and relatively de-
fenceless against possible foreign ag
gression, advocate and urge the cor
2 not no IN hn mi l.
itary deficiencies. and the safeguard
ing Of our national life, honor and Sc
curity. and even our individual homes?
There is room for all shades of opn-
ion in this country, and it hardly
seems meet and proper to call names
at those who differ from ourselves.
As TO false prophets" which the
reverend gentleman speaks of as
everywhere arising TO warn US that
we must arm and thus be prepared"
he is in error, for, on the contrary, the
Bible, in jeremiah. vi, 1917, com
ments on the false prophets which
cry:
peace, peace. when there is no
peace" and says:
ALSO | set watchmen over you, say
ing hearken to the sound of the trum-
pet; but they said, We will not
hearkenn Therefore
behold | will bring evil upon this peo-
pie"
Can ne deny the words of the Mas
ter himself, who said; IL have come
not to bring peace, but sword" and
Nation shall rise against nation"
IL is the constant error OF these
peace at any price" advocates that
they seem to believe that proper
measure OF precaution and prepare
ton (Which is only national insurance
against the aggression of other ma
tions) is an evidence of a spirit of
aggression in ourselves. We may hope
that our houses will never be burned.
but the wise man provides fire extin-
guishers and protects himself by IN
surance, while municipalities support
fire companies against the possibility
Of confagratons. When fire starts
4 is too late to organize n fire depart
ment, purchase the apparatus or take
cut policy of insurance.
The reverend gentleman further
advocates: Abandoning reliance upon
force" keep the army and navy at
the very minimum" etc.
Why not go step further in aban-
doning reliance upon force and give up
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05
AT USUAL RATES.

| said to her, "You darling girl
This earth can't do without you.
Bouquets at you | want to hurl,
And tell the world about you.
In burning lines III sing your praise,
In sonnets and in roundelays.
My lyrics shall acclaim your spell
Not chary be, nor stint them
And then, perhaps, one cannot tell,
Some magazine may print them. -
"You mustn't darel" she cried with fire,
"A thing like that will rouse mine ire
Some editor will say: That stuff
About her eyes is nifty.
/ thought six bones would be enough,
III add a dollar-hfty.
And for these other charms of her
ri pay for them at so much perl"
She said to me, 81 much admire
The way you say you prize me;
But please-upon your bloomin' Tyre
Do not conmercialize me.
Still, if publicity's your aim,
| would not mind some Tower fame"
J. o. L.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05
Hard.Earned Savings Invested in Real
Estate.
, Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Who originated the monstrous
system of running New York City
solely from tax on real estate? In
comes and salaries of over 81 900 year
ly could easily pay tax of 3 or per
cent to the municipality. That would
cut the tax rate nearly in half and
give property owners chance in life.
As il is now, we find our taxes ris-
ing and our property going down in
value. A valuable corner plot, for in
stance, that the writer purchased sew
cral years ago has almost eaten itself
up in taxes and assessments, and is
worth less to-day than he paid for it.
Has the city the right to confscate
the capital of those unfortunate
enough to invest their hard-earned
savings in real estate?
II. c. MAGUIRE.
Brooklyn, Nov. 30, 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05

there can be no doubt as to where ltalys SYM
natb;es lie. The cry of the Extreme Left, 'Viva
Trieste!" in the midst Of the Premiers speech
and the spontaneous greetings sent by the lower
chamber to "heroic and. unfortunate Belgium
tell the whole story Italy's heart is with the
Allies although she still cautiously delays max
ing common cause with them against Turkey
Austria-Hungary and Germany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05
THE PEOPLES COLUMN PEACE WHEN THERE LSNOPEACE
An Open Forum for Public Debate.

have been 100000 victims. to say
nothing of the bereaved millions.
| notice that many pro-Germans de-
nource England for taking part in the
war, but / think that American citi-
zens OF non-German birth or eXtrac-
tion are almost universal in their opin-
ion that it were better for the British
people to be destroyed than that they
would stand quietly by and witness
the preparation Of the direst crime
that ever stained the pages of history
and thus become participators in the
sin"
On August n German newspaper Of
this city sneeringly commented on
what its editors supposed was an Eng
lish backdown, but after August 4 it
sneered at England's entrance in the
war. Could such hypocrisy be ex-
ceeded? j. c. II.
Brooklyn, Dec >, 1911.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05
JOHN W. LOVELaNp
New York, Dec. 3. 1914.
America First?

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir; American relief funds arc IVY
plying food, clothing and Chris'n -.
gifts to the widows. orphans ana ~.
homeless and starving in ~ar's"s "a
tered Europe. At the same TINE .,,v
are shipping over thousands OF ea'' a..
horses and our steel mills tarnlns az.
fifty million dollars worth OF war are
nitions to help in making IA
widows, more cripples. orphans 70.
destitute. TO whom 90 send NOR, Il
lef ships. The American spI, oys
charity. liberality and Christian
Of humanity remains unequslineSS;pr.
J. 5. SElBEk"
New York, Dee. ., 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05
The False Prophets Who See in Proper Precautions tor
Defence Spirit of Aggression.

the army and navy altogether Mny
DO we keep any army and navy why
keep police force? If the police are
necessary to guard against domestiS
violence, aggression and disorder, ana
TO protect our homes against burglsrs
and keep our streets free from thugs
highwaymen and evildoerS, Is not me
same principle good in respect TO tns
importance of keeping an army am
navy Of adequate size TO make US ssis
against national burglary, assault o.
other attempt upon our national pess
or liberties? Does Mr.. Holmes 100,
with contempt upon the ancestono
some of us, if not himself. who ga
their part in 1776 and 1872, or v,o
carried the burdens Of 1861, or VIZ
took part in the war for humanity y
1898? II we had had an adequate ,es
ular army on these occasions the lOs'
of life would have been less and pese'
would have come quicker. Il.
Again | am minded to quote for ug
reverend gentlemaf's editication,, 90.
he will find if he will open MS div
to the twenty-ninth verse OF ~'
twelfth chapter Of Matthew:
"Or else how can one enter my
strong mans house, and spoii ~,
goods, except he first bind the stfVIs
man? and Their he will spoil n'
house" ns
And his attention is invited TO us
fact that he himself is one. OF ,nos.
who are seeking to bind The sttohs
man" by such sermons and preseh,.s
as has called forth this letter. Ley NJ
Holmes also read Matthew, Z4-4o, -
which our Lord cites as an eAshPs
the householder who should hs a.
watched and prevented by FORCE w
house from being broken up, 80,
Let US by all means prac,ise ~ ~
relations with mankind justice ms'In :,
good faith, but let US watcn ana "
ready, for we know not at VIVA, nv
the thief will come, and also le' III
not in our own self-assuIahee
those who differ from US tfsieVis,
as there may be some who DelleEe .A !,
the treachery lies on the other sloe a
seeking to lull to sleep and lan IN
security nation that has always wv
TOO prone to follow that course .ls
To some of US it appears Una, hs
time has come when those Snou'o
rebuked and silenced who through ~
mere ignorance or misguided oP,,i.,Is
would take away from US what ~
protection we have. As Lowell sS'O'
God give US peace. Not such As s''''
sleep. ,,ross
But sword on thigh and brow with P''F
knit. ..u--
And let the ship Of State TO harbor smseV
Tier ports all up. her battle Lanterns "" tor
And her leashed thunders satheti"s
their leap
JOHN W. L0VELANp'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05
The Coming 7ower
DEVISED BY BISHOP GREER.


Tramn tramp. the moral force is marching.
He said to his friend: "If the British march
Bv land or sea from the town tonight,
Tell them that war is senseless and stupid"
So we sang the chorus from Atlanta to the sea
While we were moral-forcing through Georgia
Moral force to right of them,
Moral force to left of them,
Moral force in front of them,
Volley'd and thunder'd
"Shoot, if you must this old gray head
But war is a senseess thing" she said
And the moral forces red glare, the kindly
spirits bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was
still there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05
Loyal Neutrality"

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: In your columns this morning
Count Reventlow, in commenting on
our neutrality, is quoted as saying that
by certain course of action the
United States would demonstrate that
our neutrality is loyal" Is there
snch a thing as loyal neutrality" and,
il so, what is il.
RUSSELL T.. GEYER.
Brooklyn, Dec. .. 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05

Thus Mr. Pepys, March 3, 1867 the violation of
Belgian neutrality: "News is this day come to the
King, that the King of France is come with his army
the frontiers of Flanders demanding leave to pass
through their country towards Poland, but is denied,
and thereupon that he is gone into the country How
true this is dare not believe until hear more"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05

As we misunderstood it, nation with inadequate
ornaments is likely to be drawn into war; and ma
ton with adequate ornaments is likely to be drawn
into
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05

Perhaps Golfers Weekly means that Maude Rad
ford Warrens next story is wholly uniquely egregi-
GUS but all it comedies, in the burb is that it is
altogether uncommonly original"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05
CONVERSATION NOTE.

From the Philadelphia Evening Ledger
Mrs John r. Dialogue will entertain theatre party
Wednesday afternoon at Theatre followed
by a shore dinner at Bookbinders
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05
OUR 1915 PLATFORs..
LONGER IhTERMlssi0Ns BETWEEN DANCES
MORE STRAPS FOR OUR STANDING ARMY
NO NUTMEG IN APPLE PIE.

The management Of the Strand Theatre is unusu.
ally candid. 1t presents "Fradkin the noted young
Russian violinst. Third and last week by request"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05

The New Republic got letter yesterday that mus
have illumined its whole week "Your magazine" il
writer said sis too much like the New York Tribune
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05

"He ate leisurely breakfast" says Satevepost
yarn l. b., o. Henry almost pointed out, is COM
posed of soe GIN snas and Philadelphia scrapple
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05
THE coMPLEAT sLANGLER.

From Longfeow's "rhe Masque Of Pandora
Pandora: Hast thou never lifted the lid?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05

One visualizes President Wilson, also, firing the
moral force heard round the world.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05

The time has come, the Walrus said when we may
postpone the talk Of shoes and sealing-wax
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05

Speaking of lit'ry gifts for Christmas, v not ,
years subscription to The Coming Tower?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05

Speaking # food and boiled Goldfish, an uptown in
structor has Special Glasses in refined and up to
date Dances"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05

II you have u good answer, keep It.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05

Vim mordlem Ui17,mque cdno.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05

Still, if publicity's your aim,
| would not mind some Tower fame"
J. o. l..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05

r. P. A..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-05
A WHISPER FROM THE KAISER

Washington. Dec. 3, 1914.