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The Washington herald., 1914-12-20
Outlook for Coal Exports.

Coal exports in October were not so large as a
year ago because industry has been curtailed in SO
many countries. But they ought to increase soon,
England needs pretty much all her coal for her
mighty fleet, and countries that have imported
from her must be looking to us for supplies A
Philadelphia coal company has taken conditional
contract for 100000 tons for South America and If
the financial arrangements can be made in London
the order is likely to be quadrupled Immediately,
Within recent years we have built up consider
able coal export business to Canada, Cuba, some
South American ports and occasionally to Italy
and Egypt. The fact that freights to the Medtcr-
ranean are generally higher from this country than
from Wales is the only reason we have not got a
good deal of the South European and Levant trade
away from England The present situation is favor
able for greater exports in several directions but
the dullness of business in South America and the
involvement of Egypt in the war rather against
us.-Phisdelpha Record.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20
No Place for Lame Ducks."

The lame ducks OF this short session have a
peculiar reason for staying away. The great ma
jority of them stayed in Washington, at the Presi-
dents behest, from April I5 1913, until late in the
autumn of 1914. 1t cannot be doubted that practi-
caly all of them attributed their defeat to that fact
and TO their support OF all the Wilson policies
They regard Mr.. Wilson, now, man standing
IN rubber hip-boots and in very muddy water with
decoy horn in his mouth which he has been blow
ing steadily for nearly two years They are wiser
ducks than they And, their salaries continu-
ing until March f. they will nurse their wounds in
hiding and hope for better things. Some of them
may even be capable of going to Washington in
the closing days. for the purpose of adding to SAL
airy mileage at the rate of 20 cents per mile each
way. Lame ducks have been known to travel long
DISTANCE in very few days under such provocs-
tion-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20
Our Hand In Mexico.

Editor OF The Washington Herald:
Does it not strike you as the heighth OF
diplomatic incOngruity to read that
George c. CarOthers. our consular agent
in Mexico. is using his offices to settle
the differences between Villa and Zapata
SO as 10 strengthen the revolt against
Carranza' What feelings do you i'm
agine this action arouses among the fol-
lowers OF Carranza. who for the moment
at least. seem to include the greater
number of the Mexican people?
CarotherS' duties are supposed TO be TO
look after the interests of Americans in
Mexico: he Is supposed to be neutral as
to internal affairs, and certainly not OK
pected to side with one armed political
faction against another How do You
imagine Germany would look upon ontS
OF our representatives patching up seri-
Gus difficulties between Gen. French and
Gen. Joffre in order to strengthen Ihc
allies?
Secretary Of State Bryan is commit
ting a great error by allowing Carothers
to NEEDLE in the internal affairs Of
Mexico. and to gain the favor OF one
clique, sacrifice the good friendship Of the
nation at large that President Wilson
has won by his "hands-oH'' policy.
ENRIQUE SIMPSON.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20
A Modest Request.

At recent gathering of $50 PRESBYTERIAN min
sters in New York City, it was decided to. ash
President Wilson, "as fellow Presbyterian" tc
put stop to the European war at once Such q
request, it was argued, coming from these repre-
sentative members of religious organization ir
which the President enjoys the distinction of being
an elder, could not fail to meet with prompt and
satisfactory compliance.
Thus far, the President has not declared his in.
tention in this matter. 1t is not AT all improbable
that he is not so sure Of his mediatory power "as
fellow Presbyterian" as he would like to be
There is some reason TO believe that already he
has permitted the impression that he stands ready
to act as peacemaker to go abroad not "as fel-
low Presbyterian" however, but simply as the
Chief Executive OF the most important neutral ma
ton. Realizing as he must, that there has been
little disposition the part Of the belligerents to
avail themselves OF his kindly readiness, it should
occasion surprise should he hesitate to test his
peacemaking ability "as fellow Presbyterian"
Having once decided to make the request it
would have been only logical for the ministers to
acquant the President with their method OF put
ting an immediate stop to the war. Clearly it
cannot be done by moral suasiou or BY any appeal,
however eloquent, to the humanitarian instincts OF
the combatants. So powerful and resourcefu an
advocate OF the moral necessity of peace as the
Roman Pontff has not yet succeeded in calling off
the dogs Of war, and, "as fellow Presby-
terrain, the President could hardly expect TO exert
a wider influence than that OF the Pope over the
nfuriated races now battling on the European
continent and elsewhere.
Nor is it agreeable to be forced to the conclu-
sion that the ministerial gathering meant to sug-
gest armed Intervention TO the President. That
would involve theological difficulty OF the gravest
kind. 1t would be akin to the ancient hcrcsy which
taught that sin might be tolerated in order that
grace should abound 1t might even be construed
into practical application OF the pcrnicious doc
trine that the end justihes the means. II is not at
all likely that the ministers meant to invoke the
militant aid OF the commander chief of the army
and navy of the United States What they really
seemed to mean was simply that he should exert
his potency "as fellow Presbyterian" to put an
immediate stop to the war
We shall be interested in the outcome, and, if
it shall prove to be successful, we hope that the
President will make of his possible facility as
a fellow Presbyterian" to pacify Mexico.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20

Statistics published in Paris show that "a per
cent OF the French wounded returned to the firing
line before December II, and that of the remainder
"a per cent had been given couvalescent leaves Il
per cent were still in hospitals and ~ per cent
had been discharged from the army. Only ga per
cent of the wounded died. These surprising figures
showing lower percentage OF deaths among the
wounded than in any previous war, not only testify
to the great progress made in surgery and the
et1ciency with which the French care for their
wounded but they prompt the question whether
the most modern war methods and munitions are
as deadly in their effects as those of the past If
the French ratio is equaIed in the other armies
obviously the lack Of cannon fodder" will not
soon bring about the end of the war
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20

II is announced that the names of those owners
OF property in the Union Station Plaza extension
territory who fail to accept the terms offered them
by the awards commission within the next few
days. will not be included in the list of apprasals
sent TO the President No doubt the reason they
haven't accepted is they don't want their names to
go to the President The eight owners of lots
appraised by the old commission in excess of $1,000
each have right to at least an explanation of why
these awards were all scaled down, while the old
commissions figures allowed to stand un-
changed in the sixteen cases in the same square in
which the appraisal was below $4,000.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20

Cardinal Gibbons. like most people who
have lived always in the South-for a
time IT must be remembered. he was
south Of MaryIsnd-has always regarded
Christmas. even from the secular point
Of view. as the great holiday Of the
year. In the church calendar it is. Of
course, with him as with others. the
supreme festival-the nativity OF the Saw
ior; but he cherishcs also the beautiful
traditions that have grown up about II
from year to year since Christianity be-
gan in the history Of the world.
The cardinal. even at his present age,
always celebrates the solemn high mass
at the Cathedral near the middle Of the
day on Christmas. This he has done for
many years. And II is no light duty at
his time OF life. as he must fast from
the night before. since the rite OF the
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20

The Treasury Department in an official decision
admits that Congressmcn's mileage is graft The
income tax regulations hold that allowance for
mileage, except that which is actually paid for
transportation, is subject TO tax as income The
House has already made its usual bluff about emi-
mating the mileage graft, relying with confidence
on the Senate to reject the proposed change But
the Senate may decide to rid itself Of the stigma
cast upon it by the Treasury Department.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20

President Wilson is now likely to do. As fast as
one session expired with the nomination uncon-
hrmed Mr.. Roosevelt reappointed Crum. For two
years the fieht was continued but Mr.. Roosevelt
never yielded and finally had the satisfaction of
seing the Senate bend to his wishes and agree to
the confirmation.
win Senate Be Independent or VIII II Surrender
President Wilson has already-had one struggle
with the present Senate over the nomination Of a
member of the Federal Reserve Board and the
fact that he was beaten in the contest nay nerve
the Senate to be still more independent.
Not only did the Garheld-Conklihg fight de-
velop murderous instinct in the degenerate mind
of Guiteau, but, It created rupture in the Repub-
lican party which led to the election OF Cleveland
in 1884 Any serious contest between President
Wilson and the Senate may, therefore, be expect
ed to have its effect upon the political situation.
Already there are murmurings of discomfort among
members of the New York delegation in Congress
ovsf the alleged unpleasant activity OF Secretary
McAdoo in the matter of New York patronage
The recent overwhelming victory of the Republi-
cans in the State has left the Democrats in a
more or less angry state of mind, and it is within
their power to make considerable trouble for tho
administration. The President, on the one hand
and the Senate on the other, will have to act with
much tact If they are to avoid the appearance OF
disagreement They may be able to do so; but the
Developments of the past week do not augur we'll
for the peace and harmony OF the future. Ii may
be that President Wilson's administration is to
add another interesting chapter to the history
already written OF notable controversies in which
the President and the Senate were the principal
conteRders.
And, it might be remarked in passing President
Wilson's makeup has in it more OF iron than OF
ClaY.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20
How Cardinal Spends Christmas

Eucharist cannot ne performed II any
food or drink has been taken from the
midnight preceding. Therefore. the Cardi-
nal does not break his fast until his
Christmas dinner. which Is served about
o'clock. In the afternoon the cardinal
reads and rests. and about > o'clock
takes his customary walk and enjoys the
sights and sounds OF Christmas in the
streets.
lie gives a few presents to those par
ticularly dear in his esteem and receives
a number. Books and pictures figure in
these exchanges. He takes much inter-
est in the charity work at this period.
receives friends. and may even pay few
Christmas visits himself. In short. he
loves the day. and no doubt often looks
back to the many Christmases OF the
past in his long and active life here and
elsewhere.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20

Failing in his attempt to maneurer through tho
House legislation to deprive the railroads of a
fair compensation for service rendered the govern
ment, Representative Moon made deplorable
spectacle of himself in holding up members of his
party collectively to suspicion before the country
He was ably seconded by Representative Henry
and they both managed to evsde- every attempt to
compel them to give names and details to sub
stantiatc their charges that railroad influences
shaped the course of House members on the post
Office bill In view of the nature of Mr.. Moons
attack on his own party his boast that 81 think
more of my country than / do of the Democratic
party" promises the country no great benefit as
result of his regard. OF course Mr.. Moon can
not be expected to recognize that the railroads
part of the country and necessarily identified
with its welfare and property
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20
The Quill's Last Stand.

The quill pen is not quite extinct in
London. The legal profession. which is
very conservative. Clings to it tenaciously
and none Of the courts would be c0m-
pIeteiy equipped without a plentiful sup
ply OF good goose quills. Have YOU
noticed what an Indispensable accessory
the quill ia TO counsel. whether in osteu-
tatiouslv taking a rotC. making a speech.
or in helping to point a warning finger at
a hostile witness ?-LondOn Chronicle.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20
Receiver for Marie Dressler,

New York. Dec. la-JuStice Newburcer
today appointed Sampson Weinhandler
receiver in supplementary proceedings for
Leila Dalton. known on the stage as
Marie Dressler. in a suit brought by the
Coliseum Syndicate. Limited, for g. SO
on q Judgment in Orange CountysAay 70.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20
What Killed the Turksul

Henry Watterson. the Louisville jour
naIist, told this story at a recent dinner
party:
"On day when 1 was city editor OF a
small newspaper fine turkey was left
at the office. We all hankered after the
bird, but the editor finally claimed IL,
took IL home, and had 1t cooked for din
ner The next day a letter was handed
in to him. which he opened and read:
"Mr. Editor: ] sent you a turkey yes
terday which had been the cause of
much dispute among US. To settle a bet.
will you please state in tomorrow's issue
what the turkey died ofg"-Pathnnder.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20
HAS AN 18-ROOM FLAT"
Mrs. Benjamin Thaw Latest of New
IOrk's Apartment DweIIers.

New Yo-E. Dc l9.-Mrs. BENJAMIN
Thaw of Pittsburgh. is the latest addi-
ton to New Yorks colony of wealthy
apartment dwellers Mrs. Thaw has given
up her rented Fifth avenue mansion and
moved into nat which contains
eighteen rooms and six baths.
II is On the second floor OF a building
at Sixty-sixth street and Park avenue.
and the rental is said to be $1,000 a year
on a twO-year lease Among Mrs. Thaw's
wealthy neiEhbOrs I'm the building is \.
Claus Speckles. the sugar king.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20

25 cent war" revenue stamp must be affixed
10 every package, matter what the contents.
entering our ports by international parcel post.
Thus the administration places a high protective
tariff all goods imported in small consignments.
including Christmas gifts
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20

The Long Island physicians wife, who was
tried for shooting and killing one of her husband
patients, going free because the jury disagreed has
resigned from the woman suffrage club of which
she was secretary Probably she very we'll salts
fed with the way men make and administer the
laws.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20
The Falkland Islands.

The Falkland Islands have less than 100 in
habitsnts and sheep and cattle raising is their
principal industry. but they have now gained a
fixed place in naval history because almost as MANY
men persisted in last Tuesdays sea fight as there
arc men, women and children in the entire popu-
lation of the Group-New York World
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20
Much Interested.

when the British attacked Washing
ton in 1913 all the Congressman had to
leave the city. OF course, they came
back later"
Did they collect mileage both ways?"
eagerly inquired the Congressman ad-
dressed.-LouisvilIe Courier-Journal
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20
Bomb Proof.

Tcsty Old woman-There now! I guess
you won't go around poking your nose
into other peoples business after the
rakinG l just gave you.
Reporter-WeH. don't get proud about
1t. madam; you didn't hurt my feelings
much. I've been insulted by experts.-
Life.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20
A Line o Cheer Each Day o the Year

irst printing Of an original poem. written dali
for The Washington Herald.
By JOIN KENDRIcK BAEGS.
| took my wrathful tears one morn
And froze them into balls of snow,
And on the frosty mass thus born
| cooled the temper and the scorn
By which my seething heart was torn;
And then turned upon my Woe
And with those snowballs made of tears
washed Woes face, and filled his ears,
Until with cries of grim dismay
He turned and swiftly sped awav
tCopynght. lSlI.l
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20

reader of The Herald calls attention to the
fact that the value OF the relief csrgocs already sent
TO Belgium, estimated at $Ioooo,ooo, is a little
more than enough to pay the first monthly INSTALL
mcnt of the $96ooo,ooo which Germany has de-
mandcd Of the Belgisns. But this country will
probably keep right sending relief until its
neutrality is questioned
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20
Morning Smiles
Rcadlustment.

Business is readjusting itself but
along new lines
How so?"
"A foreign nOblewoman has Just mar
ried an American mIlliona ire Puck
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20

Col. Goethals decided not to wait for those war
ships he wired for to preserve the neutrality OF the
Canal Zone and probably it is just as we'll in view
OF the latest report to the effect that the collier
which was accused of sending wireless messages
was not equipped with wireless apparatus.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20
The Square Deal.

Look here" said an excited man to a
druggist. you gave me morphine for
Quinine is.morning''
rs that so?'' replied the druggist
'Then you owe me % cents."-Christian
Register
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20
4 Sky Pilot.

Il see where a Missouri preacher has
quit the ministry TO become a chauf-
feur"
''Umph. Probably wasn't helping peo-
pie along to heaven fast enough."-FIor-
ida Times Union.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20
A Nice Man.

Our idea of a nice man is an industri-
GUS and well-behaved young fellow thirty
four years old who abandons the shame
and disgrace OF bachelorhood and mar
rics widow with five children.-Houston
Post.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20

Representative Noon referred to some of his
colleagues in the House as gentlemen, like
craven towards" Topic for debating societies:
Can gentleman be like craven coward?
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20

Those baseball players who sign contracts with
two different leagues have some good friends
among the lawyers, perhaps
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20
Political Situation.

The situation between the President and the
Senate may develop into pretty kettle ofsfsh.
The President has nominated sundry and divers
persons to certain Offices and has thereby aroused
the sntagonism Of at least three Senators, all
members of HE party. The three Senators are
OGorman, of New York; Reed. of Missouri, and
MARITIME, of New Jersey. The three nominations
which have caused all the trouble are those of
John D. Lynn to be United States district attor-
ney for the Western district of New York, Ewing
G. Bland to be United States marshal for the
Western district of Missouri and George Hampton
to be internal revenue collector for the First dis
trict Of New Jersey. In Difference the wishes of
Senator OGorman the nomination Of Mr.. Lynn
has already been rejected, but the statement is
made that the President will make no further at
tempt to fill the Office until after Congress ad-
journs when he will give Mr. Lynn what is known
as recess appointment. His right to do this is
not questioned. If he is determined that Mr.
Lynn shall serve district attorney he will follow
this course. If he yields and allows Senator
O'Gorman to be master Of the situation, the Senate
in general and Mr.. O'Gorman in particular will be
thoroughly satisfied Meanwhile, the fate of Messrs.
Bland and Hampton remains to be decided. The
Senate will probably sustain Mr. Reed and Mr..
MARITIME, and il this should be done the President
must inevitably come to the conclusion that he
engage in battle royal Will he surrender or
fight? In either case the situation will be full of
interest.
The relations OF the Senate to the President
and vice versa have always been interesting
phase of American political history More than
seventy-fve years ago Daniel Webster, in me-
morable speech, pointed out the growing power Of
the President through the increase Of official patron
age and urged the Senate to check the distribu-
ton of official favors Since that TIME the advant-
age enjoyed by the President has materially in
creased and of late years the Senate has with rare
exceptions, been subservient to him. This is be-
cause the President is, after ALL the dispenser OF
patronage, and it behooves the Senators to keep
in his favor. 1t is not likely, therefore, that the
present session will witness any real fight between
the President and the Senate. The administration
harness may not bear lightly the shoulders Of
some Senator'S but will be worn, all the same.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-06-27
NELSON C. CREWS PREDICTION.
To the colored Voters Of Kansas City !

To the Colored Voters Of Kansas City -
After having studied carefully the Provisions of the New
Franchise submitted by the Mayor the Common Council and
the Metropolitan Street Railway Company and fully belev-
ing that its Provisions satisfy the demands and meet the a
proval of every unbiased farmnded and unpeudced C
zen of this City predict that the overwhelming crush
ing and triumphant purat yof 10000 given Henry L. ost
In the last Municipal Campaign by Of all political afa
tions testimonial of their appreciation of his integrity
and devotion to the interests of Kansas City and rebuke
to the budog unfair and unscrupuou methods of the Star
and Times will be the enthusiastic militant and triumph
ant majority that will be given FOR THE FRANCHISE
CAUSE represents the sentiment OF THE PEOPLE which
cannot be swayed hndered by uncrupuos and self
serving publication.
PREDICT 10000 MAJORITY FOR THE FRANCHISE
Respectfully,
NELSON G. CREWS,
Editor and Owner of the Kansas City Sun.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-06-27
HEAR HON. w. CLARENCE"
HuEsToN.

After a careful perusal of the pro-
posed contract to be submitted to
the people on The 7th day of July,
1914, on the question of the extension
of the franchise, am of the opinion
that the contract is fair one. The
people Of Kansas City, NO., are in
terested, first, In adequate service,
and / believe that this contract pro.
yides for such service. Second, they
are interested in the cost of trans
portation. After a study of the diff
ferent systems l am OF the opinion
that the one in our town, which gives
universal transfers Is in the end much
cheaper than those that give six tick
cts for a quarter and one transfer. as
is the custom whore tickets are sold
for cheaper rate.
In addition to believing that the
contract Is a fair one, am for the
granting Of this franchise for the rea-
son that the Metropolitan Street Rail-
way Company in its laboring depart
ment does not draw the color line.
The Metropolitan Street Railway
Company employs more Negroes than
any other corporation in Kansas City,
Mo. The bread and butter line, so
far as the Negro is concerned. is be-
ing drawn so tightly around the
throat Of Negroes in discriminating
against them to the end that it is
almost impossible for a Negro to get
work in Kansas City, and because of
this have finally decided that the
thing for us to do is to stay with
those people who believe in giving us.