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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-20
Exodus OF Democrats.

But nearly all Of the score or more ~
Democratic employees who were criti-
cised by Governor-elect Whitman during
the campaign because they had been
either indicted or convicted of various
Shortcomings prior to their holding state
office will be out of office by January
because the heads Of departments der
whom they serve 30 out the..
The most notable exception l. president
Thomas +. Byrnes OF the stat. Board
Of Tax Commissioners, who was reap
pointed by Gov. Glynn last winter and
whose term does not expire until 1917.
or after Gov. Wh'tmaus term expires.
Mr.. Whitman has the appointment OF
successors to the other two tax commits
sioners during his term and whether lie
will recommend legislation which will GO.
rid OF President Byrncs or bring charges
against him Is an interesting question
\ nunlbc- 90 important State depart.
mcnts nave Democratic heads who's terms
of offiC, do Uot expire until after COY.
Whtrnn's term ends such as the STATE
Super ntendent OF prisons. The state
La Dor Commits ou"r. the state Health
Commits -ionsr. the state Architect, .he
state Superintendent Of Banks and the
state Commissioner OF Highways.
Governor Whitman. however has
announced that he is going to restore the
kind OF three headed State highway
commission which existed when Hughes
was Governor, comprising Republican
engineer, a Republican business man and
a democrat not involved in partisan poll
ties thus eliminating the Superintendent
Of Public Works or the State Engineer
from participation in highway construc-
;iun work
Cioycrnor-e elect Whitman is to aid the
Judges of the Court of Appeals establish
their proposed Temple Of Justice through
tho remodellinS Of the state House just
as soon as he assumes office. His first act
will he to see that other quarters are
The Dickinson press., 1914-07-04

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The Washington herald., 1914-04-26
The Future Day of Reckoning.

There is certain to come however, a day of reck.
oning in the future. When all the noise and the
tumut over the American people will render their
verdict the wisdom and righteousness of the war
and that verdict will be rendered in the next Presiden
tial election.
President Wilson is very much mistaken if he be-
leves that now the country IS unanimously be-
hind him. Congress has passed the resolution justify
ing his action because other could be taken
but of Senators and Representatives who voted
in the affirmative did with mental reservation. In
the first place there dissatisfaction with his pres
entation of the Tampico incident and especially of
the evident personal hostility which he expressed
ward Huera. 1t was felt that he might have gone
much further and mentioned no matter how briefly
the outrages which had been committed against Amer
leans in Mexico During many long and weary months
American lives have been sacrificed and American
property destroyed but this matter President
Wilson silent. Then too, there is certain to be
question in the future there now to whether
not the could have been avoided by wise states
manship More than this if the future shall find the
United States saddled with territory which it does
not want and cannot govern, with an enormous addi-
ton to national expenses for the maintenance of
a largely increased army and navy-in other words
when all the excitement has died away and the people
view the with calm and deliberate Judgment it is
than possible that President Wilson will not be
pleased with the verdict
In this country, where the ballot is the crucial test
President satisfy the people that he is in the
right in order to have them finally upon his side.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-26
A New York Hunger Striker.

An international conference on how to deal with
the hunger striker" may soon be necessary The
problem has baied the London authorities for years
and now the keepers OF the Tombs prison in New
York are confronted with it, in the case of young
woman who has participated in several |. w. W. riots
and who on being locked up refused to eat
Public sentiment in the United States is doubtless
very much in harmony with that of England and
If the New York young woman persists in her re-
fusa the prison keepers will probably be forced to re-
sort to forcbe feeding rather than let her starve 1t
c open to question: however, whether on either side
of the Atlantic there would be severe condemnation
of prison authorities who in dealing with persistent
lawbreaker, should permit her to starve herself to
death in a comfortable cell and surrounded with
wholesome food. In fact the course of the British
authorities is doubt dictated to considerable extent
by policy forbidding the militant suffragettes the
privilege of self-sought martyrdom
The Washington herald., 1914-04-26


Admiral Fletcher to seize the custom-house at the
former place not because the flag had been insulted
az Tampieo but because cargo Of for President
Huerta was about. to be landed The moment that an
armed force lands with hostile intent upon the soil of
nation with which it is at peace, that moment war
exists. The invasion of Mexico had occurred before
Congress was appealed to, and then all who opposed
justification charged with lack of patriotism 1t
is curious coincidence that the first war with Mex
leo began m the same way because President Polk
dered the American troops into disputed territory be-
fore he brought the facts to the attention of Congress
1t is also another coincidence that President Wilson, in
his history of the American people, criticised the ac
tons of President Polk ..-
The power thus lodged in the President, as COM
mander-in-chief of the army and navy, to create
war; is one that is already engaging the attention of
thoughtful men in Congress, Nothing will be said or
done about the matter now, of course, because
sderation of the question during crisis would be of
no avail. 1t is certain to be thoroughly discussed,
however, in the future when the war becomes, as it
will become, political issue. --.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-26
The President Must Stand the Test.

FOR the present, already stated the people will
necessarily support the President. The vote in Con-
gress, although it not unanimous represents the
attitude of the nation. The President has acted and
It is too late 10 recall the history already made
His purpose and Judgment cannot at this particular
time be questioned
But the end is not yet The President must stand
the test. He must, of time demonstrate that
could not have been avoided He must convince
the American people that the lives lost in battle or
slain by Mexicans in reprsa for the dead and wound
ed in the unprotected city of Vera Cruz were sacri-
feed in righteous cause The justification granted by
Congress while shot and shell were flying is not the
hEal verdict. This will be rendered at the polls when
all is over 1t is sincerely to be hoped that events
will shape themselves that President Wilson will
Lave nothing to fear He has been so conscientious
in everything else that he has undertaken he is man
Of such high ideals and of such regard for the national
welfare, that there is universal hope that he will
be completely vndicated by the outcome of the pres
ent war.
The last war with Mexico lasted two years The
war with Spain was over in few months. No one
can predict how long will be engaged in the pres
ent conflict If Mexico. regardless of internal fac
tions, unes against u.s. there may be a prolonged
struggle. The outcome, however is not in doubt The
United States will be victorious but the end of the
fighting will only be the beginning OF other problems
There will not, OF course, be any thought of conquest
Mexico will be given back to the Mexicans as Cuba
was returned to the Cubans. and as eventually the
Philippines will 60 back 10 the Fpinos In the mean
time however the effort establish the Mexican peo
pie upon the firm foundation OF good government viii
require the exercise OF the highest craftsmanship If
this is successfully accomplished the American people
will far toward overlooking the which led
TO the war though OF them may still be-
l:eve that the country became unwisely involved If
everything results for the best criticism will be for
gotten and all the doubts which now are whispered
in legislative halls will be dispeled The President
will then be given the Endorsement at the polls which
he will undoubtedly ask; but between now and election
day the path which the President will be forced to
travel will not be altogether free from thorns
The Washington herald., 1914-04-26
When I'm Prime of Lifes

A Chicago man. a leader in the COM
mercial life OF that city. is quoted as
saying: Among the men | hire, nine out
or ten are better workers at forty-fiye
years OF age than are the men of twenty
hve or thirty This man firmly believes
that the man of forty-five or whereabouts
is at the prime of life. physically and
mentally He also holds that men OF
mature years are more reliable and less
apt TO become restless after a year or
two in position and to seek new fields.
The average young man. he says, is seek
ing a soft snap" and is not the sort
Of employe who will stick by his en-
ployer through thick and thin until his
services become highly valuable. and. in
many cases. Indispensable. We often
hear young men complain of their ina
bility TO get settled. That is largely be-
cause they do not settle. do not seek TO
adjust themselves to work and make the
most OF their opportunity Opportunity
seldom knocks at our doors. We must
knock at the door OF opportunity and be
prepared TO push the door a little IL
necessaTy.-The Living Church
The Washington herald., 1914-04-26
Political Situation.

The war with Mexico is certain to affect President
Wilson's political future. Will it make him or break
him?
If nothing else happens, the Mexican excitement
will divert attention from the condition OF the
try. People will forget business depression and the
deficit in the Treasury and the repeal of the Panama
Canal tolls exemption law, while they read of Amer
can warships sheling Mexican cities and of troops
being hurried the border. The war could not
have happened at. opportune time, especially
if it makes business better, which is likely to be the
President Huerta also undoubtedly glad that
kostlities have commenced He hopes of course that
Mexico will unite against the enemy and that the
ward march of the consttutionaliss upon the capital
will be checked There apt to be considerable foun-
dation for the stories that he was sorry that
preteNt for trouble arose
If the continues during the summer,
the country will be compelled to sustain the
administration in the fall elections. The Ameri-
can people patriotic the last degree and when
the honor of the nation is involved they will stand by
the President So far the future is concerned,
therefore, the with Mexico is politically helpful to
the President Party lines will be forgotten and the
entire country will rally his support. This is not
the time to reckon. The only thing to be
done hope that the trouble will be over as soon
possible. and that the loss of life and property will
not be serious.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-26
Problem. Of Mediation Now.

Sudden and startling is the change of scene in
Mexico. Yesterday an army and navy hurting itself
about Huerta at the bidding of the President Of the
United States TO avenge insults to its fag today the
diplomatic representatives of Argentina, Brazil and
Chile, by authority of the Secretary of State seek
ing peaceful and friendly settlement of the copAici
between the United States and Mexico"
! With whom will these intermediates negotiate
and what will they discussa Those are the vital
questions. We have. mo- quarrel with the people Of
Mexico. That the announcement made last
Monday by highest authority
Our feeling for the, people of Mexico is of
deep and genuine friendship" said President Wilson
IN his address to Congress last Monday asking for
authority to force to compel Huerta's respect
-Four days ago, Huerta answered our first hostile
demonstration with shots that spilled American blood
Now We are to make overtures for peaceful and
friendly settlement" 1t is putting it mildly to say
that Americans would have been better pleased had
the overtures come from Huerta, and should he re-
fuse to listen to the representations made in our be-
half We cannot escape feeling of humiliation. 1t is
to be hoped and naturally to be supposed, however
that there exists better understanding of our po-
stion and that of Huerta than is disclosed in the
diplomatic correspondence made public last night
A serious question arises, too, in relation to the
questions to be discussed The basis of our hostility
toward EuerIa Is MS 10 Sdiute the nag. 10
invoke the good Offices" of three South American
republics to deal with that incident would be mani
fest absurdity., 1t is well covered in President Will
sons ultimatum issued week ago. Huerta can apol
cgize, salute give all Americans in Mexico their free
dom and full protection. Then doubtless, we would
consent to withdraw from Vera Cruz. We can yield
nothing in that direction. Presumably therefore, the
program be that the Intermediates are to dis
crss the future rule of Mexico. in which event to
deal with Huerta would mean recognition. according
10 authorities on international law. This Presi
dent Wilson has repeatedly asserted he will never
agree to.
Further difficulties of the situation are cited by
Secretary Bryan in his reply to the South American
envoys. His vague reference to those who claim
% represent sister republic of Mexico" and his
iope, that you may find those who speak for the
several elements of the Mexican people willing and
eady discuss terms" suggest contemplated effort
o bring all the factions to agreement in choice of
uler, task which past experiences would indicate to
,e all but hopeless
Though in view of events of the past week. our
ride suffer from the circumstances under which
mediation is undertaken. yet if settlement of the
resent intolerable conditions in Mexico, with any
romise of permanence, be accomplished without
INVOLVING any sacrifice in position. may we'll
eJoce with the rest of the world in a victory for
humanity and civilization
The Washington herald., 1914-04-26
War Presidents Are Popular.

President Wilson has in his favor the fact that
war Presidents are popular with the American people
George Washington was elected President because
he had VIGOROUSLY commanded the army in the Rev
olution- Andrew Jackson became President because
he was the hero of the battle of New Orleans William
Henry Harrison was successful Indian fighter. Gen.
Zachary Taylor rose to the Presidency of the war
with Mexico in 1876. Grants military career culminat-
ed in his election Roosevelts first step to the Pres-
dency was his election to be governor of New York
and this was made possible of his particpa-
ton in the Spanish 1t is worth while to remem-
ber however, that the people have honored the men
who actually did the fighting President Polk who,
more than any other man, responsible for the
war with Mexico, was not reelected
The Washington herald., 1914-04-26
Editor White Praises the President.

How well he seems to have managed it-this whole
sordid business of going to war; how fair he has
been; how patient how dgnifed, how infinitely gen.
tie and kind No bluster, threats snicker of an
ticipaton no licking of the nations chops-just a
simplesouled, brave soft-hearted hard-headed man.
II is sad enough to go into of any kind at any
time; but it is less sad to go knowing that every hon
orable means has been taken to keep away from war
And this consolation President Wilson has given us
by his WISE forbearng Christian attitude before the
of foe mad and desperate and foolish.
The good God, who knows all and watches over
ALL and sees ALL and directs all, was in our hearts
deeper than we knew when, nation, we chose this
great, soul lead us.-Editorial by William
Allen White in the Emporia Gazette.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-26
Still Dead.

Our Newburg correspondent tells US
that a patient in the hospital out there
imagined that he was dead. Nothing
could drive the deIusiOn out of his brain
one day an attending physician had a
happy thought. and sah to this nut:
Did you ever see a dead man bleed -
No. of course not" was the reply.
Did you ever hear of a dead man
bleeding?" continued the doctor.
Sure l never did answered the pa
tient.
We'll. then-let me stick this knife into
your arm. Aha, You are bleeding. aren't
you? Well. then, Doesn't that prove
that you are not dead
Nav" said the patient You ain
much OF a scientist. What you've proved
is that dead men do bleed. ."-CleveIand
Plain Dealer.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-26

Representative J. Hampton Moore's assertion that
the high of living largely due to the American
habit OF spending money for things that not ne
cessities is indisputabIe Mr. Moore says the "dia-
monds, rings gold chains and other articles of
iewelry we bought for our sweethearts, wives and
daughters during the last FIVE years. foots up total
that is more than twice the spent by the United
States to construct the Panama Canal Besides that
we spent many, many millions on chewing gum and
moving pictures, to say nothing of bill for soda
water and stronger drinks No doubt we should be
better off if We spent our money with more wisdom
put such statistics Mr. Moore presents merely prove
at the people of the United States the most pros
porous in the world and can afford to have their fling
The Washington herald., 1914-04-26
FAR West Is PROSPEROUS.
President of Seattle chanber Q
Commerce q Visfsor Hsrr.


J: e. ChiIberg. president Of the Seattle
Chamber Of Commerce and head Of the
candinavian-American Bank, said yes
terday at the Willard that the Pacific
Northwest In confidently expecting a
greater degree OF prosperity than ever
before. Mr.. Chilberg was one OF the
pioneers at Nome, Alaska, and the
builder of the Alaska Building, one OF
Seattle's skyscrapers.
Our part OF the country has paid
little attention to the calamity howlers." Z"
said Mr.. Chilberg. I'VE have gone for
ward. and We believe that this year will
be better than last and that 1915 will be
q bumper. We have not felt any effects
Of Industrial dullness. and no one who
has studied the situation closely else
where could fail 10 note the most en-
couraging signs.
In the Pacific Northwest we have the
kindliest feeling for the administration,
which has taken hold Of the Alaska
question and settled II quickly The de-
velopment OF the natural resources OF
the Northland will help the entire coun-
try. As the nearest neIghbor Of Alaska
among the States. we in the State OF
Washington have taken a keen interest
In the measures designed TO open a
treasure house of wealth
IL Will be necessary to pass a coal
land leasing bill and the bill providing
Tor an Alaskan development board, both
OF which are on the Administrations
program. in order to make the railroad
enterprise success. l believe that Con-
gress Is sufficiently informed as to the
needs OF these measures, and that un-
doubtedly they will become statute law
within a short time.
We differ with the President on the
matter OF the Panama Canal tolls, but
that does not lessen our appreciation
or what the administration has already
done for our part OF the country. I'll
nave many friends and acquaintances in |
the northern territory. and they have
only the warmest praise for his ability |
to do things
Il believe that the new currency law
Is going TO work out satisfactorily. Nat
uraIly. we would have liked very much
to get reserve bank at Seattle but in
our hearts we didn't actually expect II.
The bankers felt that IL only one bank
went to the Pacific Coast, properly IL
should be located at San Francisco.
However, with the rapid DEVELOPMENT Of
the Northwest We hope that within a
year or two it will be found necessary
TO increase the number of reserve banks
and to give one to Seattle"
The Washington herald., 1914-04-26
His Fault or Misfortune.

Joseph W. Lucas, president of the big
paper company, was a classmate of Gift
ford Pinchot at Yale. Joe says that at
the twentieth reunion in New Haven Mr..
Pinchot suggested that each man recite
his own history from the time of leaving
college.
An unusually large number ended their
personal "reminiscences with the remark
that they had finally secured some kind
of work in the forestry game through
the help Of President Roosevelt's chief
Forester.
The last man to be called on looked
every inch a successful fellow. His speech
follows:
1T appears that my only claim to dis
tinction is that l haven't worked for
Clifford Pinchot"-Philadelphi Public
Ledger
The Washington herald., 1914-04-26
Commi,.ion. to Give WAY.

The British navy is not getting all the
Young officers il needs. The aristocratic
classes are not increasing. and the navy
is- The class of new rich is increasing.
out the navy does not possess supreme
attractions for its youths. Therefore the
naval authorities are trying to interest
the sons of wOrkingmen. or Of small
radesmen. in the service Obtaining
commissions by enlisted men is to be
made easier: the assurance is given that
private means are not essential to A
naval officer; the standards Of living are
modest. and from the rank OF lieutenant
upward an officer can live on his salary.
mus the process Of democratization is
gong on In the royal navy.-PhiladeI-
phia Record
The Washington herald., 1914-04-26
villa and the Reporters,

Five newspaper men assigned to the
federal army were among Villas prison.
ers of war at Torreon. They escaped the
fate of messmates. and had to face no
firing squad. There's method in Villa $
madness, and the correspondents have
found that when the cutthroat isn't oc-
cupied with crime he can joke with the
best of them. Many-sidedness Is an at
tribute Of genius.-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-26
American Gunnery.

That was toleraby good example of American
gunnery afforded by the of the mine ship San
Francisco in Vera Cruz Harbor. With their fve-inch
guns they shot out the windows of the Naval Col
lege by one with the precision of the best tar
get practice. There is good object lesson in this
for the naves of the world. The question has often
been asked what navy would do in actual service
with the modern armament. Here is good ex-
ample of what it can do.-New York Times
The Washington herald., 1914-04-26

Some decent citizens were at one time included in
the membership of the l. w. W., judging from a
dispatch from Webster, Mass, telling of sixteen men
resgning from the organization account of Bill
Haywoods speech urging a nationwide strike in the
event of war. To call a respectable man an l. w. w.
will be to start fight hereafter.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-26

John Bassett Moore. former counselor of the State
Department, in address decrying out lack of sys
TEN in enacting legislation and interpreting said f
Lord Bacon alive and could visit the United
States. he would find a legal chaos buttressed with
shapeless masses of digest and indexes" The worst
of it is that the indications that the longer his
lordShp defers his visit the worse he will find things
The Washington herald., 1914-04-26
Mind on the job.

Patience-WilI says that when he kissed
you last night he noticed that you'd been
eating onions.
Patrice-Wer all I've got to say is that
a man who will notice onions on a girls
breath when he's kissing her hasn't got
his mind on his business ss-Exchange
The Washington herald., 1914-04-26
An Analogy.

First Passenger-Sir. 1 fancy your
mother over there has a touch of sea-
sickness; perhaps you'd better look after
her.
Second Passenger-The lady is my
mother-in-law.
First Passenger-A thousand pardons.-
New York American.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-26

The two distinguished advance agents of Queen
Eleanora of Bulgaria who is soon to visit the United
States, are engaged in a controversy series of
lectures which of them proposes to give with
box Office accompaniment. We suspected some time
ago that great deal publicity was being worked
up than altogether necessary to insure
full visit for the Queen.