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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-21
Too Good for Tammany.

Tammany Halls decision to oppose the
new constitution openly is interesting, even
illuminating, in view of the events lead
ing up to the holding Of the Constitutional
Convention this year. The proposal for
convention in 1915 instead of in 1917
originated in Tammany Hall when
the Democrats controlled the state po-
litically and expected to continue their
control. There was much opposition 10
it, on the ground that such haste was un-
necessary, on the score of expense, even
because of the origin of the proposal.
But it went through the Legislature, and
the special election TO decide the question
was held. In that election there was fla
grant ballot box stufiing in favor Of the
proposal, the most fragrant being in
Mr.. Murphy's own Assembly district
Whether as the result of such frauds or
because of honest desire for the early
convention, the question was carried by a
slight margin.
But Tammany did not elect a majority
Of the delegates, as had been hoped. A
political overturn occurred which put the
Republicans in the majority. The con-
vention assembled and did its work we'll
not 70 the complete satisfaction of every
body, not % the extent Of producing a
hawless instrument; but as well as an
able, representative legislative body.
working sincerely and without partisan.
ship, could reasonably be expected to do it,
For most of the changes embodied in the
new constitution majority of Democrats
voted, as well as a majority of Republi-
cans. On its chief features there was
substantial agreement by the representa-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-21
Lord Haldane's Miscalculation
From Ths SPECTATOR


Lord Haldane was never pacihclst, and
never willing to sacrifice the interests OF his
country to those of Germany. His fault was
tn believe in the existence OF peace party
in Germany, or rather, to believe that its in
Auence was worth a moments consideration.
To regard his miscalculation as unpatrotic
is. however grossly unjust. 1t is equally
unjust to forget the excellent work done for
the Army by Lord Hadane II is to him we
owe the Territorial organization, and also
the organization of the Expeditionary Force.
Again. il is TO him We owe the system OF
Voluntary Aid Detachments - institutions
without which we could not have dealt with
our wounded Lastly, it is to him that we
owe the National Reserve. II he did not orig
mate that force, he made ii living thing
by his recognition and encouragement. 1t
added some two hundred thousand men 20
the Army To forget all this, and to pursue
him with what Burke called "a hunt Of OBJ
loouy," is ignoble-a cause OF shame TO all
sef-respecting men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-21
Sham and Shame.


To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Please let me express my deepest ad-
miration, assent and thanks for the enlight-
ening leader in your journal of this morning
Rarely does an editor attain such insight
into basic truth and transfer its light so
effectively to duler vision.
Your parallel between British and Ameri-
can falsity and blindness is as deadly as it is
awful"
The sons Of Sham and Shame, both in Eng
land and America, are among the chief assets
of the three Turkeys" and to them, as much
as to Teutonic battalions, will be due the
victory of Wilhelm-if the Omnipotent shall
visit the fate of Sodom and Gomorrah upon
the miserable lands whose sons continue 70
lap up lies and wallow in the mire OF cow
ardice.
When we contrast the organized efficiency
and absolute solidarity of the Teutons with
the wholly opposite qualities Of England and
America, may not philosopher at least won
der whether or not the law Of the survival
of the fittest" should not require success to
Germany
God grant us mercy, open our eyes and
give to America and to England each Just
one man equal in real force" 10 Wilhelm.
SENEX AMERICANUS.
Brooklyn, Oct. 90, 1915
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-21

reasonable ground. But, upon the whole
the Liberals accepted it with wonderful
equanimity, and the reason is plainly ap-
parent. Sir Edward Carson was a man
the government dared not ignore, and 1t
was doubtless felt that as member Of the
Government he would be less dangerous
than as a private member. Besides, his
extraordinary ability was fully recognized
bv now even among his bitterest opponents.
The man who at first was fouted as a nero
noisy blusterer had proved himself, if not
a statesman, at least a strong and deter
mined leader.
If his enemies were slow to recognize
his potentalities it is no wonder, for il
may safely be said that none were more
surprised at Carson's development than
his old friends and colleagues. At the
Irish bar he had not been regarded by his
associates as peculiarly brilliant or in any
way extraordinary. 1t is doubtful if the
most astute Of his acquaintance suspected
that he would ever make much of mark
in his profession. 1t was not till he went
TO England that his undoubted abilities
were made manifest, but before long he
had established so great reputation and
secured so immense practice that when
he sacrificed his future TO the mad enter
prise in Ulster not few of his friends
thought him bereft of all reason and sense.
Yet the venture that might have proved
his ruin established him more securely
than ever as one of the most formidable
figures in British politics
Any resignation from the Cabinet at
such critical moment as the present must
be disconcerting. 1t is idle to pretend
that because Carson Is the man it does
not matter. To say that he ought never
TO have had a place in the Cabinet is
beside the point, and it is beside the point
to talk, as "The Daily Chronicles" Parlia-
mentsry correspondent talks, of his oppo-
stion TO working class opinion" The
uneasiness and dissatisfaction so apparent
in England will not be lessened by tho
resignation Of one who was recognized on
all hands as a strong man and a man Of
determination where too many are timid,
vacillating and apparently wanting in any
definite purpose.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-21
That Republican Bureaucracy.

Insisting that the department reorgani
cation feature Of the new constitution is
merely q Republican patronage grab, "The
World" which a few days ago was positive
the present Governor would establish un-
der 1t a Republican bureaucracy, now adj
mits that "this power may be discretion
ary." 1t quotes the following section OF
the document to back up its assumption
AT the session Immediately following the
adoption of this constitution the Legis-
lature shall provide by law for the ap-
propriate assignment, to take effect not
earlier than the first day Of January, one
thousand nine hundred and seventeen, of
all the civil administrative and executive
functions Of the state government, except
those of assistants in the Office of Gov
ernor, TO the several departments in this
article provided"
To assuage "The Worlds" doubts anC
dispel its fears, the following facts should
be within its knowledge: The foregoing
section refers TO the enactment Of new
laws recognizing department powers ant
duties. Its phraseology was made TO con
form to suggestions made by Mr.. Alfred
E. Smith and Senator Wagner, well known
Democrats of this city. 1t satisfied then
and the other Democrats; in fact, it was
defended in debate by Democrats. Those
Democrats, accepting that wording, shove
their understanding that it would be suffi
cient &c prevent any 1916 Office dispensing
by the present Governor, even if he hac
such o purpose. Perhaps the following
quotation from Mr.. Sheehan, a distin
guished Democratic delegate, speaks sufii'
ciently on that point "Mr. Chairman,
assume the new Governor who takes Office
will not be in office till the 1st of January
That, of course, is the point of Mr.. Tan
ner's amendment and that Is the point OF
Mr.. Smiths suggestion that the distribu-
ton of powers should take place not as 2
result of anything the present officer:
may do"
If Mr.. Smith, of Tammany Hail, anf
Mr.. Sheehan, neither of them lacking ir
hard political experience and neither
averse to job-grabbing wherever possible
were satisfied that the Democracy was pro
tected by this clause against Republican
rapacity, even "The World" need hardly
worry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-21
Sir Edward Carson's Resignation.

There will be many TO make light of Sir
Edward Carson's resignation. They will
argue that he ought never TO have been
appointed Attorney General, that his pres
ence in the Cabinet was from the first
anomalous and that his departure cannot
seriously affect the stability of the coali-
ton government. But it is idle TO talk
in this way, nor will the Radical journals
convince the most credulous Of their read
ers by raking up the past and discovering
reasons against his having hand in the
conduct of national affairs.
No one has forgotten the part Sir
Edward Carson was playing up TO the
very moment the war began. There was
nothing hidden or obscure in his methods
lie was acting, and had acted for a year, in
bold and frank defiance Of the government
member of Parliament and a Privy
Councillor, he had deliberately raised an
army in Ireland TO resist the will Of the
Parliament. lie had openly challenged the
government 20 coerce him. They mad,
light of him at first as, a demagogue anC
fanatic; they laughed nj him and threat
ened him In turn; but never for momen
was he shaken in his purpose. and neve
did the government darf to discipline him
though the highest legal authority in Eng
land had denounced his conduct as grossI
Illegal and utterly unconstitutional.
Obviously Sir Edward Carson had n
proper qualification for place in the Cab
met. Indeed. there was something ridicu
lously incongruous in appointing as one o
the law officers of the Crown a man WI,
had declared his determination to trea
an act Of Parliament as a scrap of paper
who had knowingly violated the constitu
ton, set himself up as leader Of a band OF
rebels and expressed the utmost contempt
for those in whose power it was to call
him 90 account.
The Liberal papers made the most of all
these shocking circumstances at the time
Of his appointment. Some Of them pro.
fesSed 70 be unable TO justify it on any
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-21
Those Who Celebrate.

On Tuesday two political machines lr
New Jersey combined forces TO defeat The
constitutional amendment permitting WON
en- N vote. There was no concealmen'
Of the purpose or the activity of the pro
fessional politicians; not the smallest eifor'
was made 70 disguise the fact that every
party member Republican or Democratic
who was responsive 10 the lash or the wor1
Of the boss was INSTRUCTED" in his duty.
The machine vote was not the only vote
cast against the amendment. 1t is open Il
some question whether it was the decisive
fraction of the total vote. But what is In
teresting and instructive to note is that al
that the political boss could do he did:
that he recognized In the woman vote a
peril; that he saw in the extension Of the
franchise a danger to himself, and he acted
on this perception.
Thousands Of men who do not believe
women should vote expressed their convic-
ton on their ballots. The question is one or
which there Is honest different Of opinion
and il Is neither accurate nor fair to de-
scribe the opponents Of suffrage as boss
controlled or TO insist that the result was
merely machine made.
But the women have, in their New Jer-
sey battle, successfully demonstrated that
in the ranks of those who oppose them
are all the elements which have in recent
wears earned and received the punishment
which the community has felt the proper
norton of the boss and the machinist, the
ward heller and the corruptionist.
A defeat such as that in Jersey will not
discourage. The very size Of the vote cast
for suffrage is an evidence Of the popular
'upporl already enlisted. But defeat with
such foes is in itself half victory II
the women Of the country can continue to
demonstrate that their cause is opposed
by the professional politicians as unit
if they can continue to show that 1t is the
boss who fears most, that the boss fears
and fghts-then their battle will be won
on the face of the evidence.
All over the country there must be
thousands OF men WHOSE OpAu4OIS arc HOS-
tile o. lukewarm to woman suffrage who
will give the whole subject a second
thought when they discover that it is the
Nugents and the Jim Smiths, the precinct
boss and the district boss who are their
inescapable allies, and that IN opposing the
extension Of the franchise they are serving
politicians for whom they have nc
affection.
Not a few people will believe that the
machines were responsible for the defeat OF
the amendment in New Jersey. For this
view they will be able to adduce argu-
ments and figures. But even if this be
open TO doubt, the solid fact remains that
the two machines celebrate the result at
their own victory, and bosses Of the MI
gent stripe proclaimed themselves tho
victors.
These facts will not be forgotten
hereafter, nor will they contribute to max
ing the decision of Tuesday enduring.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-21
German Savagery.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: In regard to the responsibility for
the shocking execution OF Miss Cayell at
Brussels, permit nae TO say that regular
court martial was held in a class at one OF
our army posts. where | was visitor, to
decide supposed case like that Of the girl
at Lege, who used her private telephone to
give the range to the fort, was tried by the
German court and shot Our verdict was
that no court founded on Anglo-Saxon law
American or Engish-would have done
more than make her a prisoner
These executions are part OF the being
nant, paternal rule which Mr.. Mcclellan dis
covered in Belgium.
AMERICAN WOMAN.
New York, Oct. 10, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-21

tves Of both parties when it came to the
vote The new constitution. therefore, IS
as much a Democratic as Republican
document.
Under those conditions, 10 have lam
many opposing it means just one thing
that it is too good for Tammany. what
is too good for Tammany ought to be just
what the rest of the state wants.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-21
An Anti Boss Democra"

To the Editor OF The Tribune. ..sa
Sir: Mr.. salton's letter IN 80 N
Yesterday expresses my views ~
same kind Of Democrat ! -. vss
~The World" but when "rhe "0l'' ;, ~
over to Murphy | quit it and oes'"
The Tribune. .r y
like your paper because you ~
bossed and against the corrupt iSr ,,. torss
eminent we have in this stats, .i.,.rtisa
Governor Sulzer aptly called inc psss
system OF graft ffty-hfty.' J az ,ubAssi
crat who will continue to vote the
ticket until the bosses are deposs' sAxIl
New York, Oct IL, 1918. &
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-21
A Bit of History.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: would like TO reply to the letter in
your issue Of October 10, signed Good Demo
crat," as follows: The last time the Demo
cratic party was right is beyond the memory
of any living person. JAMES WILSON.
("Black" Republican,
New York, Oct II, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-21

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-21

THURSDAY. OCTOBER FL. 1918.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-04
RUsslAas BEAUTIFUL Spies

The amazing way il which they have
made their way sttlhroug hout the Russian enl-
pire, il all the Euro itaas, ii the:
United States and in Japan and how they
are spied upon IN re tturn will be told il am
Illustrated story IL the Sunday Telegram
tomorrow morning. FOUR newsdealer
should receive your order for the paper to-
night night. Don't forget. GAS
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-04
EFT To BRUTE

a thrilling story Of The famous raid made
by the movies upon the Ultimate stage.
Much worse than the raid Of the g Feds a
upon the rganization in the baseball
world Robert Mantel 4 deserttiion Sof HE
stage for the screen was the straw That
broke the camel' 8 back. Every movie
fam will want to read this story in the Sun
day Telegram tomorrow morning. Order
the paper today.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-04
Specials For Sunday, December s..

YOUR TEETH ARE OF'TE'N THE CAUSE
OF COLDS AND RHEUAlATIsM.
At least, that is what the doctors say.
This is one Of the interesting articles in the
page Of new and interesting facts from
science and Life appearing in the Sunday
Telegram tomorrow morning. Other SUBJ
jects on this page are How flies survive
winter, 9 2. How animals act under fire,
and How war science is taking a hint from
beasts and fishes in an effort to paint bat
tleships so as to reduce visibility.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-04
."PoIIIiY AND HER PAL So,

Has more followers than any comic page
in the world. One Of the few high priced
comics Polly appears exclusively in The
Sunday Telegram every Sunday morning
Keep company with Polly. Start ttonor-
row.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-04
METHODS OF PREsHIsEDORI STONE
AGE ADOPTED

By the soldiers in the European war
trenches. Clubs are used by the British
troops in attacking the Germans other
primitive weapons are used in the desperate
hand to hand fighting which is now being
3waged. "a very interesting war feature story
story that you will want to read in the
Sunday Telegram tomorrow morning. Or
der the paper tonight and make sure. &
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-04
DOLLY D1DfPIIEs,,

Acomic by Grace q. Ora: that appeals
strongly to little girls and boys. Doll
experiences are the experiences Of all little
girls, nofhing exaggerated Get YOUR
Sunday Telegram tomorrow morning and
let Dolly amdse your little folks She'll en-
terrain them for hours.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-04
THE lfYsFERY OF NEW YORK,s
MASKED MIIIIoNAIRE,,

Which of New York's rich men was
robbed Of 800, 600 worth Of jewelry, secl1ri-
ties and money by the beautiful adven-
turess, Nell Wilsong And Why was he Will
ing that no harm should come to her? This.
amazing detective story Of q detective Is ac-
,cidental discovery will pear in the Sun
day Telegram tomorrow morning. Read it,
sure.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-04
s.BUsTER AND T1GE,,

The Sunday Telegram must have the best
for Its readers which is the reason Buster
and aige appears il it's comic section every
Sunday morning. Parents, if your boys and
girls have not met Buster and Tig;e, don't
deprive them Of the pleasure Of their ac-
ql1aiintance longer. Buy Sunday Telegram
n and introduce them tomorrow.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-04
THAT SON LAW oFIPAas.

a typical sll example Of modern marriage
between beautiful American heiress and
foreign nobleman. The antics of this
particular titled son -lawlaw amuse tthou-
sands every Sunday. "a comic that appeals
to every member Of the family Get ac-
quainted tomorrow and laugh with us.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-04
RACE SUICIDE MORE A1lARnING TO
GERMANS THAN BULLETS

The great decrease in the birth rate
among the Teutons, while more prom unced
since the war began has been in progress
for several years. How The imperial family
and government are taking steps to- coun.
5teract the condition will be told in the Sun
day Telegram magazine section tomorrow.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-04
NEW PICTURES OF THE MOST
FAMOUS STORIES m THE WORLD

An odd revival of the Oldest romances and
how Edmund Dulaco depicts the princess
and efrites Of strange lands now invaded
BY the great war. a beautifully Illustrated
page in two colors which will form part
Of the magazine feature section Of the Sun.
day Telegram tomorrow.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-04
WHIn1s OF WINTER

Close smuggling neckwear now the con
spicuous feature Of fur and knitted de-
vices for cold weather caps and turbans
and other be features Of winter apparel that
include 1v much attention to the feet A page
of great interest to all women readers Of
the Sunday Telegram tomorrow.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1915-04-02
new HAVEN HAS PLAN TO
REDUCE CAPITAL STOCK
Cut From siSo,oi7,Ooo to $751;
1890 10 Be Submitted at Spe-
cial Meeting April -.

n became known yesterday IN wall
street that at tho special meeting Of
the New Haven stockholders In New
Haven. which has been called for
April Il. a plan will be submitted to
reduce the capital stock from $780,
Oi7.OOO to si57.il7.90o by the cancel
lation OF tho stock now In the COM
psny's treasury.
This act viii be urged for the pur
pose of strengthening the company's
credit and improving tho security for
the general mortgage plan now UNI
der consideration.
The latest New Haven report shows a
credit OF tb9i.ss6 In tho new corporate
income OF the company for the eight
months ending in February. against a
deficit OF s625.2is In the corresponding
period Of the preceding year and re-
duction Of the deficit In February OF