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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-02
Ripe for the Cuttin6.

Since the Appellate Division Of the Supreme
Court has unanimously affirmed the decision Of
the lower court in the Union Pacific 'meon cut
ting case the melon is now probably about as good
as cut. There was very little substance in the
contention Of the Equitable Life Assurance Society
that holders Of Union Pacific preferred stock were
being Disseminated against and injured by the dec
laratiOn Of a special dividend the common stock
The distribution Of profits was to be accompanied
by reduction Of the regular dividend rate on COM
mon stock from 10 per cent TO per cent, so that
it made practically 10 difference to the common
stock holders whether they should receive per share
stock and cash producing 50 year. collecting that
amount themselves, should let the stock and
cash be carried in the. treasury Of the road and
their earnings distributed as before, in the shape
Of 10 per cent instead OF an per cent dividend
Preferred stock in a concern which can pay s per
cent on its common stock can hardly be said TO be
in position Of danger
From the public point Of view the Union Pacific
is pursuing sound policy in dlsposing Of its stock
holdings in other railroads. 1t has gotten rid Of
its Southern Pacific investment and is now ahout
to get rid Of the larger part Of its Baltimore &
Ohio investment The melon cutting" i'm litigation
is not melon cutting in the usual sense of that
phrase. 1t is merely readjustment through which
stocks are taken out Of a railroads overloaded
treasury and distributed among individual holders
The era Of investments by one railroad in the Sc
curties Of another railroad which may be directly
indirectly competitive is over Every unloading Of
holdings in other roads not necessary as subordinate
parts Of single system is step in the direction of
greater freedom and individuality In railroad man
agement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-02
Ouimet's Defeat.

Neither too much nor too little emphasis need
be laid on the poor showing which our youthfui
open golf champion made In his hrst real niitcH
on English soil Evidently he Is still far from his
carefree self in strange climate and before a
strange gallery. He has three weeks left In when
TO strike his gait and steady his nerves before the
great test mt Sandwich The chance or his enter
ing that tournament in prime condition Is about
the same as ever-about an even chance, we should
say
Whether Ouimet was overgolfed or was simply
suffering from the change Of climate Is something
as TO which the observers of his do not hazard
guess Messrs Travers and IIerreshof frankly
stayed out on the former ground The whole batch
of news from our American entrants accentuates
the difficulties ahead Of them. In game involving
such subtle test of nerves as golf does the chances
of losing form on tour Of invasion are legion.
Strong as our American team is, we may count our
selves lucky If two of our big four-Ouimet TRAY
ers, Herreshoff and Evans--start at Sandwich at
the top Of their game.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-02
The Long Fight Against Cancer.

The new hospital for the treatment Of cancer
and for extended research work in the disease
is noble and inspiring charity. 1t adds item
to the long list Of good works which distinguish
this city above its wealth bridges high towers.
With this concentration Of forces to form the
largest cancer hospital in the world, the work Of
Investigation can be conducted under ideal condi-
tons. Through the generosity of DR. James Douglas
there will be at the disposal of the pathoogists the
largest amount of radium existing anywhere under
one control Research into the effects of the radium
treatment can be prosecuted upon extended scale
and the exact use of this much debated deter
mined.
In the worldwide search for cancer remedy
New York takes rank among the great research
laboratories OF the world.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-02
A STANCH MEXICAN FRIEND
An Incident in the Life of General
Grant-with Moral.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: have just read ex-Secretary j. w.
Fosters work. in two volumes. giving his
experiences in the diplomatic service OF
our country. on page 245, Vol. II. he
states that one day, during the days when
General Grant, on account OF the rascal
.ty OF his business partners. was in sore
financial straits. he received a call from
Senior Romero. Mexican Minister to the
United States.
After Le left the house a note was found
on the mantel addressed to General
Grant, containing check for $3.50
money that was the result of rigid econ
omy on the part OF the Mexican diplomat
out OF his small salary. Secretary Foster
states that General Grant was profoundly
touched with this expression OF real
friendship in the hour Of his need. and
1t was with great Joy that some time al
terwafd. he was able to pay back every
dollar 10 his generous friend.
In the light OF this incident may We
Americans not reflect that alter all, the
Mexican people are not by any means all
unworthy OF our esteem and respect, and
shall We not--for Senor Romero's sake, In
memory Of his great kindness to General
Grant. the man who. next TO Lincoln.
saved our Union in ISL 65-hesitate as
long as honor Will allow US before going
to war with Mexico?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-02
THE MONROE DOCTRINE
A Correspondent Asks for Some
Light on IL.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: The writer opposes the con-
tention that,
England or any other European nation
can wage war with just cause against
any nation of this hemisphere without
violating the present recognized spirit OF
the Monroe Doctrine, providing that the
intent of such country is not to acquire
any territory on this hemisphere
trust that you will be kind enough
to answer the above G. r. BABsON.
New York City. April 2S, l9lL
THE following are the leading ideas OF
the Monroe Doctrine as stated by Presi-
dent Monroe in his message to Congress
OF December >, 1923: THAT the Amer
lean continents, by the free and inde-
pendent condition which they nave as
sumed and maintain, are henceforth not
to be considered, as subjects for future
colonization by any European powers
We owe It, therefore. TO candor
and to the amicable relations existing
between the United States and these pow
ers (European) 10 declare that we should
consider any attempt on their part 10
tAlSlgN NHtA4 SYSTEM ~ eAAAJ
this hemisphere as dangerous TO our
peace and safety. With the existing
colonies or dependencies Of any Euro
pean power we have not interfered and
shall not interfere. But with the govern
ments who have declared Independence
and maintained It, whose independence
we have IN great consideration and on
iust PRINCIPLES acknowledged, we could
not view any interposition for the pur-
pose OF opposing them or controlling
in any other manner their destiny by
any European power IN any other light
than as the manifestation OF an un-
friendly disposition to the United States
The meat OF such a doctrine is IN its
Interpretation. The United States has
never interpreted It as debarrlng Euro
pean powers from resenting aifronts to
national honor or exactirg reparation
short of permanent occupation or terri
torial cessions.-Ed.l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-02
susTAINs THE TRIBUNE

From The Brooklyn EogIe'
our esteemed friend. The L i.sq ~.
,htnEs that i'm respect OF all our tllai ~, -
terests in the Panama lara - I'm eImrSend.
are fully protected without tne ,sth-
mont to the repeal bill Wnlcn y i,,sr.
arsd by Senator SimmJn OF No't IN Its
lii The Tribune. however, as. n,n
g. conviction that the amendment "a,
AZ no harm in proclaiming that ti,e psson
ssge Of The I'LL repeating the eAehig I'm
of American coastwise shippinS i.C ,n.
The nayment or tolls shall NOT % snct-
strued ''as waiying. impalrlny or s' ,Sos-
ing any treaty or other IishsS "'"
ssssed by the United states. ct,,.,ons
We cannot see that the n,,rnose
oynendment serves any other Sipoy,s
,ban the possible placaton on y,bo
vavering members Of the senSse, and
thinE that adherence 20 the splr,is ,slii
later 81 the -Pauncefote uea.s
in Some way impair our future so'ere -,
~ over the canal ~ IA aess,,s,t, iadss-
our sovereignty Is ana VIII e'ii.'s, -jc,ion
nutable. qualified only by the resi- ~ own
tbst the Shipping OF all natlohs, , - In
inciI,ded shall receive equal tsats tr,.
~ wss Of the canal. Yet. ~ VIC g..
, ne amendment will reconcile any ss'"
ator 70 ths adoption OF the repeai Prhs
cinie Nv all means let US have II rh.
House Is not likely 20 OBJECT a. no
Tribune saws. the amendmtn1 .an -,,,ss
harm. and IL acceptance OF ! U.s. ~
reqpect for the obiieauon Hh"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-02
New York's Burden of Alien Insane.

The Medical Society Of the state OF New York
does not apply the term short skate "welcher"
to the federal government in its communication to
President Wilson and Congress asking for better
protection against alien insane. Yet that is what
the ordinary to-day would call his neghbor
who left him in the position in which the federal
government leaves this state and others on the
Atlantic seaboard The Medical Society politely
but earnestly asks Congress to make better pro-
vision for the examination Of immigrants to detect
insanity and to bear at least a share Of the cost
of keeping in public institutions the insane whom
the state may not deport.
Alien insane in this states hospitals cost the
taxpayers about S2,5OO0OO a year, according 10
figures recently submitted 10y Governor Glynn 10
the Legislature. The state, which has to provide
for them they are here, cannot keep them out,
and if they have been here three years before be-
coming public charges it may not move TO have
them depOrted The state holds the bag.
This condition is not the fault of the Public
Health Service, which is overworked and under
manned. 1t gets back primarily to a matter Of
stricter legislation and more money for examina-
ton Of immigrants, entirely within the scope Of
Congressional action. The condition is the more
CALLING to New York State, which gets the bulk Of
the burden Of alien insane because the federal gov
eminent actually makes a slight profit on its i'm
migrants. matter how costly they may be to
the state. Last year there profit of about
100000 from the receipts Of the head tax over
the cost of administering the immigration law.
1t seems only fairness and justice for the states
to expect the federal government TO expend this
profit in better protection for them against the
alien insane, If it refuses take any share in
the support Of the insane aliens now here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-02
A FAIR MINDED EDITORIAL
Rancor and Hate Toward the Workers
Are Condemned.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Allow me to congratulate you on
your fair minded editorial on the Colorado
situation. 1t is very refreshing after read
ing most OF the other papers, whose edi-
tors can express only rancor and hate
toward the workers who produce every
thing. thinking perhaps that is what their
readers enjoy. They are wrong.
My line OF business would likely put me
I'm the capitalist class, but l realize that
business as a whole can only prosper II
the workers earn an existence, and some
more for a rainy day or so-called lux
uries, and that all who want TO work are
employed.
1t IS about time the ruling class allowed
Just a little bit Of Chrst's teachings TO
percolate through their veins before they
are forced 20 do so by collision which
will surely come, unless we use our in
telligence instead OF brute force, as now.
p. j. KORNDER.
Brooklyn, May !, 1914
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-02
What's the Matter at Sing Sing?

Warden Clancy, whose appearance at Sing Sing
the signal for riots among the prisoners almost
equal to l. w. w protests, and who resigned few
weeks ago because Of political interference" has
reconsidered that resignation Announcement of his
change Of mind is hailed with qualification by his
immediate superior, the Superintendent of Prisons
and by prison reform workers. who say he ought to
remain until he completes his reform programme.
The early disturbances among the prisoners and
their recent renewal made it patent that something
IS wrong at Sing Sing besides the rotten condition
OF the old prison and its foul unsanitary cells War
den Clancy has attributed his troubles to Tammany S
WeStchester political allies who strongly repre-
scented in the Sing Sing jobhoder contingent. If
Tammany or any other political outfit is strong
enough TO drive out Of Office man sincerely trying
to do his duty it is high time the public heard from
him all about it. He need not quit under such fire.
He can be sure of the publics support
Warden Clancy's best weapon in the fight, which
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-02
The Unpopular Hunger Strike.

That popular and Woodworking British institu-
ton, the hunger strike, seems to have great diff
fculty in taking root here Becky" EdeSon, who
attempted it for brief period, succumbed TO chops
and chocolate. Upton Sinclair who entered on one
in the Tombs, was less frail but after two days
paid his fine under protest took appeal from his
sentence and a fond farewell of his cell.
1t is Just possible that the hunger strikes I'M
popularity here is due to the belief of the prison
authorities announced by Commissioner Daviss
deputy in forcibe feeding and the testimony Of
physicians that this can be done scientifically, pain
essly and effectively Or it may he due to the fact
that no agitator in prison can get half as much
notoriety as one on street corner these piping
days. It's better to eat and talk again than never
to eat at all.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-02
An Open Forum for
Public Debate.
TIME ENOUGH TO VOTE
Women Have More Leisure than Men,
Asserts a Business Woman.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Having been interested in the con-
troyersy between Business Men and
"stenographers' and, to-day. zone Not
Stenographer," and being a business
woman and having had experience on
both sides Of the question, my experience
which is similar 10 that OF many. may be
of interest.
Some years ago I was left a widow
with five children and the business OF my
husband. While ! was bearing and rear
ing those children and doing my own
housework | had much more time TO read
the newspapers and keep Informed on the
topics OF the day than I now have IN my
late husbands business. and I am CON
WINGED that some women. and probably
large majority of women. In this country
have more time than the majority OF men
have to keep informed. Therefore. the
excuse that some women make that al
women are so overburdened with ther
household duties that they have no time
to devote TO their duties as citizens Is not
well founded.
| am now in the exact position which
my late husband occupied. He had
voice in the government, which was no
more concern to him than It Is TO me. and
there are thousands of women I'm the
same situation. The majority OF inen had
no right to deny him his rights OF citizen.
ship. What right have the majority OF
women to deny me and others tae Sums
right?
The right TO a voice in ones own gov
ernment is not Notable question. inc
right to this voice IS not based upon now
many wish to avail themselves OF H.
is the right of every citizen. Those VINO
are or pretend To- be too busy may neg
lect their duty. but they. no matter no"
many they may be or may pretend 70 o.
have no right TO prevent others from
doing their duty.
A BUSINESS WOMAN.
New York, April 30, 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-02
One Use of the Ballot.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: find myself in entire agreement
with tho Woman Who Is Not stenos'
rapher" and who finds herself 100 en-
hausted after working hours 10 rea'
book or study political problems.
I am a working woman, ana '-''i
days work | am much too tired 10 'IA
AN intelligent interest in anything nu'
do want the ballot FOR one thins, ana o''
.,irs only. There are states that have
'''''f'o,n, wages and eight-hour working
dsvs and good conditions for WORKERS
.ooI 7 would ike the ballot so that l can
,oake New York a state in whicn 4 worn-
I,r woman could get home from her w ''
and then take a little pleasure and les p.
~re when | have got this am WILLIS
IN give back the ballot to anyoody VINO
wants II. "OfNnt-''
New York, April O. 1914
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-02
The Colonel on the Horizon.

That il is a duh world without the colonel all good
friends and enemies will agree. When he puts MS
head out of the Amazonian jungle and emits MS
friendly roar the Mexican situation brightehs up
the month of May turns handspring and all
America smiles.
The exact spot and functions which the colohe'
should occupy for the best health and service OF the
nation have been and still matters OF some as
pute Decidedly So But we cOncede no dispute Vi
the main point which IS that 1t Is good 10 ne Il
fellow citizen of Colonel Roosevets and that the
whole nation rejoices in having him above the hori-
ION again
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-02

patience ceases TO be virtue and when
a nation is In honor bound to resort 10
arms, but let US hope that such time
may not come in these present troubles
with poor Mexico-a nation which, on the
whole, is to lie pltied rather than hated.
While we should be true to America, we
should also be true to the world, for all
men, of every tongue and cline, are our
brothers. As Longfellow has II:
"All your strength is in your union
All your danger is I'm discord;
Therefore be at peace henceforWard'
And as brothers live together
New York, April %, 1914 h H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-02
"A QUESTIONABLE ARREST"
The Police Add Fuel to q Dim, Uncer-
tain Flame.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Permit me TO raise my feeble
voice IN praise Of your editorial in To-
days paper entitled "A Questionable Ar
rest"
1t is apparent, by the trend OF recent
events. that no movement in which crea-
tive sympathy is the ultimate object can
attain It's highest degree Of success with
out the aid OF the Police Department
Frank Tannenhaum and his /. W. w.
band were fully aware OF this truth and
acted accordingly. Now we have another
example in Upton Sinclair and his Free
Silence band.
When will the police learn that arrests
in these movements are nothing more
than adding fuel to a dim, uncertain
fame? Without their Unsuitable et-
forts half the blaze OF publicity would I'M
doubtedly have been averted. II not
wholly quenched. l. u. H.
80 West lO7th St. New York. April
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-02
The Apple Tree.

Through the long winter months and far into spring
The apple tree branches were bare,
But the gentle rains reappearing
Helped bring out the leaves green and fair.
Yes, fair are the branches ey'ry side
With their beautiful leaves of green,
And fairer they'll be. anon spreading wide
When the pink-white blossoms seen.
"How lovely" we'll say when we scent the bloom
or the blossoming apple tree
Well enjoy the fragrance Of the perfume
With an oft renewed energy. MARY c. BURKE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-02
PER FAcIuTATEM AID FELIcrrArEM.

Don't swadde healthy words in quotes"
Nor flag verse by silly notes.
Nor fill it full OF wheezes;
Avoid precision military,
And let your lines, like maidens merry,
Run dancing the breezes.
Farewell to phrases stiff and stilted,-
O Grabbed Sense by Music jilted
And leave the puns-and dashes-
To lads who deck, with ribald laugh,
The Leading Ladys Autograph
With militant mustaches!
- H X s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-02
The Coming Tower
THE FRONT PAGE TO r. r.

Come In the evening or come In the hlVTHIHs'
Come when expected, or come without ""'"i"s'
Headlines in Gothic you'll find here TO greet so'
Fifty reporters III send out to meet YOU
Dull is my look since the day you depar'eu'
Murder and war-they are only halr-hearteo'
Come to me- whether | credit or DOUBT you'
Come-for the Front Page is lonely WITHOUT YOU
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-02
THE BUSY BEE.

The axiom Nature abhors a vacuum" says
Mr.. Hearsts Boston American, lis az true in poll
tics as in physics" Nature may abhor even a po-
tical vacuum, but many newspaper fairly wor
ships It,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-02

For the best illustrated account of the Aston
Huntington nuptials read tomOrrOw's GOTHAM
WEEKLY GAZETTE. Also review Of Annette Keller
mann's movie show and Seven Keys to Baldpate."
Also poem by Euphema Hemans Simpson.-Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-02
THE n,,py ne 0uR OWN SAMUEL PEPYS.

Ap,jI 3O-A chill and moist morning, but ann
Give Weed the draughting artist to the court anu
did nlay three sets in the rain and mud, ana ne
heat me two sets and | him only one. Thence
70 public and we had some OF the finest soup ever
had and some mutton and peas and potatoes anu
Give had beaker OF ale too, and the cost or IL
all was but Is cd. and both very elated over
the cheapness and excellence Of It, TO r. JeWetts
then and saw Mistress Edna and some Others one
OF them lady that did whistle with deal OF SIKH,
and so TO Neil Tylers for dinner and in the even
ing TO my Office where until near midnight, but
feeling i'm better humour than for many days.
Nan Up by times and read all the prints by
ten. and then to work until evening what with this
and that. This afternoon was a meeting in the
square and the police, hear. did do many things
they should not Came many letters to me urging
that young Mr.. Rockefeler's statement about the
affairs in Colorado is well enough If It be true but
casting grave doubt on his verify and sincerity
What the truth Of It all is cannot tell but this
do know: that It may be hard for a miner whose
child has been destroyed to look at things in an
to dinner and asked him to give some pleas
anries to print, but he gave soever. Thence
to work my Journal and home and tobed.
Our publishers, feverish laughter for another
book Of Vibrant Verses, say they want to 20 ahead
what title shall we use:' they demand. "'Fewer
and Better Poems? f. o. Il. Olympus? We've
got to call it something Well unless somebody sug
gests something like better we're going to call
it by and large"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-02
c.NAn1AN RATES.
TORETGN RATES.
Entered at Postorrce az New York as secono Ni ~
Matter.

The Tribune uses its best endeavors 70 lnsuIe nd
trustworthiness OF every advertisement IL
avoid the publication of all advertisements ~
ing misleading statements or claims
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-02

f. p. A.: The New York contribs should fret.
They pay only a cent not TO see their ehuslons
displayed to the multitude, while down here l have
to pay five cents-and then get stung. WEMBY.
Ca
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-02

Speaking of mediation. somebody should tell the
Detroit team 10 60 easy for a bit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-02

Song of the Mex. children: Huerta, Huerta, wild
flower, growing up highly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-02
INCIDENT ON INDUSTRIOUS INSECTS
BY Bah.

BY Bah.
Hoio doth the little busy bee
Improve each shining hour;
Behold his need Of Industry
4 place ioithin the TotCer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-02

apparently he intends to renew, will be pitiless
publicity regarding this mysterious trouble inside the
prison.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-02

Owned and published daily by The Tribune Association
. New York corporation. ogden NJ. Reid, Fresiueh
Vernon Rogers secretary and Treasurer Address iro
No. 15a Nassau street New YORK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-02

RHYMES ARE so SCARCE"
Perhaps a college prexy can
Find other rhymes for Mexican"
ANNE.