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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-01
Its Value as a Contribution to

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: The page advertisement CT Mr..
George w. Perkins arguing against the new
constitution will appeal to the voters by its
size, its typographical skill and the honored
name of its author, rather than by any rea-
sons which it contains. The new constitu-
ton strikes serious blow against four great
perilous tendencies in the American Republic.
/. Against the invisible government, by
making the Chief Executive responsible 10
the people for the public administration of
state affairs. as the President is responsible
to the people for the public administration
Of national affairs
@ Against public extravaganza, by making
it the duty of one man elected by all the
people to present publicly budget TO the
Legislature which is now presented by three
or four men, names unknown, who are elect
ed by a small number of the voters.
3. Against the laws delays. which are a
fruitful source of practical injustice. 10
prevent these delays the new constitution
provides that instead Of referees, which are
now appointed by the courts and paid by
fees, which makes them interested to prolong
litigation, there may be salaried commission
ers vested with the same powers and SIM
| ilarly appointed, but paid by salaries, which
will make them interested to expedite liti-
CATION. The new constitution also reduces
the number of possible appeals.
4. Against the bureaucratic tendencies in
American government, by a radical increase
of local self-government both in the cities
and in the counties.
The fact that under the new constitution
governmental control of the markets will be
by a bureau, not by department, and that
the governmental control of public property
will be, as is the public control of our trans
portation system, by commission OF several
members instead of by a single commission
err, will hardly seem, even TO those who agree
with Mr.. Perkins in thinking these mistakes
sufficient objections TO outweigh the four
great benefits which this constitution, il
adopted, will confer upon the people of the
state.
| Mr.. Perkins makes much Of the fact that
the constitution is 20 be voted upon as o
whole, not in separate sections. When we
go to the polls on Tuesday morning we voters
will have, in addition to ticket giving vi
the names of candidates to be voted for, q
/ ticket or tickets calling on us to pass judg-
ment upon five constitutional amendments
These will present problems quite compli-
Gated enough. Most of US voters, who are not
professional politicians, would not thank the
Constitutional Convention for requiring u:
to cast ballot involving our decision or
over twenty separate questions.
LYMAN ABBOTT.
| Cornwall Lon Hudson, Oct. 29, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-01
Let Liberty Shine.

The patriot who would buy an overcoat
of gold leaf for the Goddess Of Liberty
would no doubt like TO see things refur-
bished and tidied up in and about the ma
tons gateway. Possibly he has bronze
deer or two flanking the driveway leading
to his own front door, and through his
efforts to maintain these fresh and bright
and new has contracted the habit of no
ticing the condition Of all statuary ex-
posed to the elements. Most of the rest
of US would never have thought to view
the famous French lighthouse, to give her
the name beloved of the late John Bigelow,
from this particular mental angle, having
neither inherited nor acquired bronze deer
or other lawn statuary and with it the
obligation of upkeep. Which only goes TO
prove what the psychologists have been
hammering in upon us all these years, that
the commonest objects look totally differ
ent to different individuals.
But gold leaf would seem hardly as ap-
propriate in this instance, would it, as a
coating of nickel? In the first place, since
foreign cartoonists have been wont 10
picture Miss Liberty holding aloft the
dollar sign instead Of the torch, a coating
Of gold might be construed as corrobora-
ton Of their implied charge that our free
dom is matter of dollars, especially as
the offer to gild the statue comes from a
point near Pittsburgh. 1t is, Of course,
true that gilded the old girl would har-
monte perfectly with all the radiators in
town. But with nickel surface she
would blend beautifully with the bathroom
fixtures and, being entirely surrounded by
water, what could be more fitting? In any
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-01
DEMOCRACY NEEDS SUFFRAGE
Women Should Be Obliged to As
sumo Responsibility of Voting.
To the Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: A conspicuous advertisement In the
subway these days tenders the information
that 90 per cent Of women do not want the
vote. A proposition equally accessible to
proof is that 90 per cent Of children do not
want to 60 to school.
II the first statement 10 true, what does II
mean? What can it mean except that one
half Of the population ha, no interest In the
welfare Of our country, for interest inevita-
bly, implies a desire for some personal par
ticipaton! What becomes, then, OF our ideal
lied democracy? For in addition TO the half
Of it's components, who, according to the ad-
vertsement "do not care" there Is con-
siderable proportion who cannot care.
Institutions OF detention, such as Jails,
amshouses lunatic and inebriste asylums and
homes for epileptic and feeble minded con-
tain q substantial percentage Of the popula-
ton. Such inmates are too anti-social or too
extra social TO take wise interest even IN
themselves. And il might be hazarded that
for every such charge to the state there are
three or four who. while they wear the
clothes Of liberty, are mentally unfit to con-
tribute 20 the state. With one-half of the
population. then, not voting because they do
not want TO, and another considerable per-
centage not voting by reason Of demon
strated mental deficiency. government by the
people becomes not what Montesquieu
dreamed Of, but oligarchical.
Democracy's escape from this dilemma
would seem to lie in compelling or inducing
those who can, even though they do not want
to, to take an intelligent interest in affairs,
just as a wise government makes its children
go to school even if they do not want to. The
obstacle TO woman's advancement to political
responsibility is, apparently. longer a
question of unftness. What progressive
women have done in the last five years in the
way of organization and scientific presenta-
ton of their claims for capacity in co-opera-
tive service has smothered the cry that fsmi-
ninity Is inconsistent with an intelligence
that constructs. The cry that they cannot
has now become a complaint that they do not
want to. If this is true, it is high time that
they should be led from their lethsrgy and
induced, through the interests of participa-
ton, to contribute to the ideals of democ-
racy. PEARCE BAILEY.
New York. Oct. 20, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-01
The Prosecutor Judicial.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Expressed in few words, the fol-
lowing is a reason for voting for Mr.. Perkins
as District Attorney which may seem per-
suasive 10 many. but which have not seen
urged in the voluminous literature with which
this city has been deluged during the cam
paign now closing:
I. The Office of District Attorney is a
judicial Office.
Every counsel Of any standing in the city
will stand for the proposition that It re-
quires higher judicial qualities than that
Of any judge
9. The great body Of the citizens are COM
mitted TO the policy of continuing judicial
officers in power where they have served the
county we'll for a period Of years, and of re-
electing them when they are candidates to
succeed themselves.
This commitment has been made by both
political parties.
8. The failure to re-elect an efficient judge
after all, causes little change as compared
with the failure TO re-elect an efficient Dis
trict Attorney, because the latter disarranges
large Office force who also exercise judi
cial powers
This is especially so II the new incumbent
belongs TO a party or the faction Of party
which believes that "to the victor belong
the spoils."
Hence, many of my friends who are Demo
Gratis. are going to support, in the coming
election, a number of candidates for judicial
Office who are Republicans, and among them
we include the present Republican District
Attorney. J. ASPlNWALL HODGE.
New York, Oct. %. 1915.
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From Honolulu.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: While at the San Francisco EXPOSE
tion was tempted like many others, to ex-
tend my trip 2,10O miles into the Pacific TO
the Hawaiian Islands, and found that here,
as elsewhere throughout my travels, there
was an intelligent interest in the City Of
New York
A Honolulu resident called my attention
to Senator BENEFITS article in the October
STRAND Magazine" "Why Americas Great
est City Is Bankrupt" and there is sur
prise that city administration pledged to
economy should have outstripped Tammany
in extravaganza, especially at the statement
that it "has added since March /, 1914, over
six hundred employees TO the payrolls, at an
annual cost Of million dollars
The New York City exhibit at the fair
aroused much favorable comment, while the
building in which it is housed has been sd-
versely criticised for its barnllke appear
ance.
The fair itself is a splendid tribute to the
wonderful enterprise Of San Francisco,
which with half million population and
but few years removed from disastrous
earthquake and fire, has been able to in
,tiate and carry through successfully this
great exposition OF the arts and industries
Of the world.
In Honolulu the Japanese far outnumber
all other nationalities and appear to be the
most wideswake and progressive. You End
them in the streets. in the trolley cars.
everywhere In the city, as we'll as adjacent
country. They are laborers, cooks, walters,
farmers, storekeepers, architects, builders,
school teachers-and good at all trades and
professions. Their women appear on the
streets In native costume, carrying their
babies on their backs. and their children are
among the brightest in the public schools.
Chinese and Portuguese are also much In
evidence.
/ To visitor the climate appears ideal
beautiful sunshine, luxuriant palms, ferns
and flowers, and cool breezes at night.
Every phase of nature is beautiful in color
and form. But number Of Americans I
have talked 10 say they lose their energy
and ambition after few years residence
here.
Uncle Sam has about 10000 soldiers here,
and has in this mid Pacific paradise" a
charming territory OF great possibilities.
commercially and strategically.
ALBERT Z. DAVIS.
Honolulu, T. H., Oct. IL, 1915.
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A Good Man for Albany.

The 25th Assembly District has been
we'll and favorably known for the calibre
of men whom it has sent to Albany. In
Robert McC. Marsh, the Republican candi-
date for member of Assembly this year,
it presents one who would be a worthy
successor to the best of them.
Never an officeholder, Mr.. Marsh has
nevertheless an excellent equipment for
the place he seeks. AS president of the
New York Young Republican Club, as a
member of the Citizens Unions commit
tee on legislative affairs, he has given
careful and detailed study to legislative
questions in general and those affecting
this city in particular. Such experience
for a new legislator is rare. 1t gives
him an advantage the ordinary first year
man cannot hope to have and makes him,
therefore, an exceedingly valuable repre-
sentative for his district.
BY character, by experience, by ability
Mr.. Marsh deserves the vote not only of
Republicans, but of voters politically indie
pendent who want well qualified men in
Albany and men standing for clean poll
tics and against machine rule.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-01
Woman and War.

To the Editor of The Tribune
/ Sir: May ask for enlightenment on the
/ following questions?
First--Is not the general indictment you
bring against the British rulers in your edi-
torial of a few days ago, under the heading
"The Sham," an indictment also against a
democratic form Of government? In other
words, is it reasonable to assume that the
English people and public press, in times of
peace, would have sustained and upheld their
rulers in making adequate preparation for
such wsr as she is now engaged in, in de-
fence of her treaty stipulations and national
safety?
Second-Are the facts you marshal in such
mastery manner in the same editorial en-
tirely logical with your process of reason
ing in other issues of your great journal on
the question of woman suffrage?
| do not wish to be understood as bringing
into question the patriotism of woman
and | concede that her moral influence on
the liquor traffic has ever been on the right
side. But We are within striking distance of
millions Of armed men engaged in mortal
conflict, and when final victory has been won
by one or the other of the contending parties
who will venture an opinion as to the state
Of mind Of the victorious host or the future
policy of their rulers?
And are we sure that President Wilson will
be able TO carry through his plans for prep
sration," in view of our vast interior popu-
lation, with Bryan and his leutenants in
open revolt and active in attempting to cloud
the issue and mislead his great following
In view of these facts is it the part of pru-
dcnce and wisdom to revolutionize the Ameri-
can electorate at the present time?
And knowing woman's instructive horror OF
war and her great love and tender concern
! for her household, shall we give her public
voice and An uncertain private vote on ques-
tions that are seen to stimulate the passions
and provoke the most acrminous debates OF
any question in our recent public life
Would not this great responsibility and fur
Their care prove added burden to her al
ready heavy load and tend to cloud her
judgment, weaken her constancy Of purpose
and excite and perplex her effemnate nature
TO the detriment of the great work she Is
at present doing so grandly in the home
the Church and the public school?
c. II. BUTLER.
Johnstown, N. Y, Oct q, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-01
Tirpitz's British Disciples.

4 detailed list published in 1.-The Liver
pool Post" shows how seriously German
traffic with Scandinavia has been ham
pered of late by the presence of British
submarines in the Baltic. The number OF
vessels lost between October II anC
% is given as twenty, and as the name
is noted in each case it may be presumed
that this is correct.
1t is true that the Germans have some
times sunk as many British vessels in 6
week. but comparison by number is not
enlightening, because rs soon as it be
came apparent that submarine blockade
Of British ports was impossible the Ger
man commanders fell TO destroying every
thing within their reach, including harm
less little fishing vessels. Thus one week
last August the aggregate tonnage OF
twenty vessels sunk amounted TO no more
than 6,905, showing that in all probability
the heroes of the U-boats had been obliged
to confne their attention chiefly to trawl-
ers The aggregate tonnage Of the twenty
vessels sunk in the Baltic is estimated at
above $4,000 Twenty more well laden
ships were sunk with their cargoes the
week before, to say nothing of five trans
ports.
1t will be seen. then, that since British
submarines have begun to follow the ex-
ample set by Germany they have proved
reasonably efficient. The damage they are
doing is more momentous than the dam
age done by the Germans, for while the
Germans could not seriously affect Brit
aims oversee trade Germany has been at
least gravely embarrassed in the only
waters where hitherto comparative i'm.
munity was assured. Iron ore, so impor-
tant in the prosecution Of her military en-
terprises, came largely from Sweden, and
there were many other goods for supply
ing which Scandinavia was, if not indis-
pensable. at least convenient. 1t is con-
ceivable that before long the Germans
may have cause to regret the example set
by their favorite ogre, the ingenious
Tirpitz.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-01
The Labor Attitude.
editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The labor organizations are angry
and justly so, at the rejection by the Con-
stitutional Convention Of their demands
and propose, as an act OF vengeance, to
defeat the entire constitution. Resolutions
by the State Workingmen's Federation and
associated bodies call upon organized labor
Many members of the trades unions, how
ever, feel that such drastic action would be
unwise, in view Of the facts that the new
constitution Is decided advance upon the
old, and that the way is opened by the
increased power given to the Legislature
20 secure speedily the adoption of such
amendments as labor seeks TO incorf crate
in the state constitution.
II il noteworthy that the constitution is
being attacked at various points by those
whose personal interests are involved; i!
Is too radical for the reactionary and con-
servative elements represented by Barnes
and Senator Brown; it is not radical
enough for the labor interests. II is a
widely expressed opinion that the conven-
ton, facing many diverse interests, has
reached fair basis Of compromise and
has evolved a simplified, orderly and re-
sponsibe form Of government for the state.
The advances made for labor may be
briefly summed up:
First Constitutional recognition OF the
functions OF the State Labor Department.
Second-The constitution puts beyond
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-01
A Democrat for Perkins.
. Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: | hope no sensible man will be mis-
led By the posters in the subway and the
noisy shoutings for Mr.. Moss.
All Of these things are paid for by Tam
many Hall in an effort to split the anti
Tammany vote
II Tammsny secures control OF the Dis
trict Attorneys Office the gangsters, the
thugs and the underworld will come swarm
ing back TO New York.
know two socialists who will vote fol
Perkins, TO keep the Office out Of the Tiger:
clutch.
am an enrolled Democrat, but | am urg
ing all my Democratic friends to vote fol
Perkins, because II Tammany had the Dis
trict Attorney il would hurt the Demo
cratic party in the whole country.
JAMES SCULLY.
New York, Oct. 81, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-01
Are We Prussianized?
To the Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: In your leading editorial OF October
20, under the heading "Just Another Incl
dent" you say, among other things, regard.
ing the recently disclosed bomb plots OF
German agents: "Your modern Prussisn-
lied German understands nothing but
force. All else is to him q confession OF
cowardce and a proof OF degeneraey. he
sees in patience only timidity, and In toler-
ance only terror"
| would be interested to know whether
The Tribune subscribes to this sentiment
In reading your editorials Of the last eight
months il has been my impression that your
attitude is much the same as this modern
Prussianized German and much the same %
that OF Colonel Roosevelt, especially
toward President Wilson's German and
Mexican policy.
H. T. VAN NoSrsAND. Jr
Orange, N. J, Oct 20, 1919
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-01
American War Horses.
from The Dundee 4dcertisr.)

According to the figures published by the
United States Department Of Agriculture, 4,
is estimated that up TO the beginning OF
September representatives Of the Allies had
bought in America more than $4,000 horses
or rather draft animals. as many mule.
are included in the total. This seems a
considerable number, but it does not by any
means exhaust the supply. there being ap-
proximstely 100000 horses and 100000
mules in the country. Most Of the pur-
chases have been brought from the ranches
TO depo.s near New York and other large
cities. where they would be given few
days rest, and then be shipped of TO Eng
land or France, about 1000 at . time.
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question the powers Of the Legislature TO
extend workngmen's compensation to oc-
cupstional diseases.
Third-The Legislature is to have power
to prohibit manufacturing in tenement
houses.
Fourth-An increase in salary to mem
bers Of the Legislature, so that working
men can afford to be nominated and serve
independently.
Fifth-The retention of an elective ju-
dietary, responsible only to the people.
Sixth-Thc Governors power to SEND
emergency messages is abolished.
With careful study Of the constitution
it will be found that at least one round IN
the ladder of progress may be CLIMBED
and rather than for mere vengeance, 70
drop back, it would be wise to accept the
good that is presented, and continue to
work for further and greater benefits.
R. NJ. CAMPBELL.
Member Of Typographical Union No. g.
Brooklyn, Oct. 90, 1915.
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case, a nickel goddess, possibly symbolic
ing the jtney, the coin of the humble,
would reflect the sun with as great in
tensity and be more in keeping with our
blessed American democracy.
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4 Supreme Court justice rules that bach
elor's testimony that he never kissed a
woman or was kissed by one was upheld by
the weight of evidence. But even Gladstone
Dowe fell
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Great Battle in Champagne Won by French
Headline.
With grape shot?
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King George, fortunately, is doing better In
bed than on horseback.
Yale, like Russia is beaten but not de
feated.
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Dn;srcd a, N. rostonoe at New Yorf as Second Ga
Mail Matter
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Owned published daily by Tho Tfltune AS'ocisnor
. New York corporation. ogden NJ Reid President g
Vernon Rorers Secretary and Treasurer address Tribune
Building No. l5t Nassau Street. New Nork.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-18
ENORMOUS WASTE.

The man of this world is no longer indifferent to the mountainous waste represented by the saloon and it's at. tendant vices. The statesman more than the preacher, the ballot box more than the pulpit. is called upon to con- front this awful waste of human en- ergy, this dissipation of earths re- sources, misdirection of mans toil It is by the decree of the economist, of the good statesman, the boasted prac- tical man of business, the manager of railroads and the directors of banks, that the saloon has got to go.-Rev. Jenkin Lloyd Jones.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-18
JAILS ARE EMPTY.

The Telegram (Wheeling W. Val, speaking enthusiastically of the changed conditions in Wheeling, tells us that "On the Sth of July the pris oners were so thoroughly cleaned out of the workhouse that when the jail officials sent for some men to clean the jail there were not enough men in prison to do it, and the jail officials had to do the work themselves"
 One instance is related of former leader of the vets who is in the gro cery business. A man who had owed him a grocery bill for four years came in the first pay day after the saloons were closed and gave him S1O on his account. He explained that now that he could not spend his money for booze, he would have it to pay his honest bills. Similar incidents are re- lated by the hundreds from all over the state.