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indicate. In any event, both may now
resume their functions, thus contributing
20 the greater steadiness Of the market
An Aid to Sneak Thievery.

Since Colonial times New York State
has had some official form OF protec-
ton against ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS meahes'
thieves on earth. Evolution produced the
present Department Of Weights ana
Measures, which has served as mooei
for similar bureaus in many other STATES
That department cost the state Sl9,ooo
last year. 1t is estimated that Its work
saves the consumers-the general public
about 81 100000 week.
To abandon that protection or to take
any backward step which would weaken
it would be an act Of incredible stupidity
or worse. To transfer the work OF this
department to a subordinate bureau In
the Department of Agriculture, as it is
proposed to do at Albany, inevitably
would limit and weaken 1t. There Is no
good reason for the change. There are
dozens of good reasons against 1t. There
is no politics in the operation OF the de-
partment. If there is no politics In the
effort to shift it there must be something
even less QeSlraDIe from lHc pupiiC Pohh1
of view-a subtle attempt to break down
the efficient detection and punishment of
the short-weight artists.
This is a matter which affects every
household. The evil of it bears hardest
on the very poor-those least able to stand
the filching of their hard earned incomes.
1t is incredible that any legislator who
has given a moments thought to the sub
ject so that he may understand it In the
slightest degree should stand for this bold
faced aid to snAk-thievery.
A vote for this bill is vote against
the personal interest of the legislator who
casts it, as well as against the interest
of every other consumer, for no person,
lacking the splendid supervision of
weights and measures which the depart
ment now gives, can be sure Of the honesty
of dealers. This bill, jammed through the
Senate, should not be damned through
the other house. If the Assembly prove
negligent enough Of the public's wellbeing
to adopt the measure Governor Whitman
should veto it.
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Not a Real Parallel.

Those who try TO excuse German sub
marine commanders for killing non-com-
batants at sea by saying that Great Brit
ain is trying to starve the non-combatant
population Of Germany employ false
parallel. The two acts are not identical
The starvation programme, even II IL
could be carried through, would affect
only those non-combatants who should con-
tinue to seek protection behind the mill
tary organization Of the German Empire.
Their starving would depend on their re-
naming within the German lines. They
would have chance for their lives If
they cared to surrender as refugees or
prisoners 10 the Allies or to fec across
the German border into neutral countries
like Switzerland, Holland, Denmark, Nor
way and Sweden.
They would at least have choice of
evils. But the non-combatants killed when
a submarine torpedoes merchant ship at
sea have no choice. They would be glad
to surrender. In fact, by heaving to when
overhauled by hostile submarine a mer-
chant ships captain gives notice of his
purpose to yield and accepts the protec-
ton given by international law to vessels,
other than war vessels, subject TO search,
confscation or destruction by the enemy.
Killing the crews and passengers Of I'M
armed merchantmen is forbidden by inter-
national law 80 long as no resistance is
offered. 1t is not recognized as an act Of
war and Is therefore to be classified as
cold-blooded murder.
If the British authorities should DELHI
erately starve German civilians in terri
tory taken from Germany there would be
a complete parallel with the exploits Of
some of the German submarine command
ers. But even the most ardent defenders
of the German policy of "frightfulness'
would hardly like to see their argument Of
similarity indicated in that extreme and
way.
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Submarines and Solid Shot.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: In your editorial Submarines and
Solid Shot" you state that merchant ships
which mount guns lose all claim TO special
consideration from the enemy, and so dc
their passengers and crews"
The cases Of the Falaba and Aguila demon
strate Germany's intent to carry out the
barbaric threat to show no such considera-
ton. Wherein, then. lies "the folly OF
such course?" As between sinking help
lessly for the qualification Of the German
submarine crew and of the war lust of the
German nation, and having an honest though
slight chance to inhict punishment where il
is due, and perhaps to save a peaceful ship
and passengers at the cost of an enemy's
war vessel, it seems to many that the law OF
self-defence applies.
German submarines do not stop 70 ascer-
tain whether a vessel is armed They sink
even neutral Dutch, for instance) ships
with their name and nationality painted all
over the sides. Wherein lies the folly OF
ROBERT ELLIOT.
New York, April !, 1915
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cold FLOODED MURDER"
Views by Readers on the Sinking Of
the Falaba.

TO the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: This mornings Tribune coNained
Two articles regarding the war that struck
me so forcbly that feel compelled to ex-
press my feelings without delay.
Your editorial "Cold Blooded Murder re-
ferrng to the recent up-to-date warfare en-
ployed by the Germans, very ably, forcibly
and fairly criticises the latest form of bar
barsm perpctrated upon civilization by the
degenerate German Admiralty. Your edi-
torial should be read carefully by all fair
minded people. Are the Germans going to
be allowed to run things their way and be-
come wholesale murderers from now on?
Upon the same page appears letter con
tributed to The Tribune by Stephen Binder,
entitled, Fabulous War Editorials" The
sum and substance Of Binders criticism Of
your worthy editorials is beneath contempt
Where does Binder get his ideas regard
ing this war? He refers % the crafty Eng
lish game Of making other nations shed their
blood for English aggression. Does he not
know why the English are in France and the
real cause OF their leaving their comfortable
homes? What would have happened to
thousands OF innocent women, young girls
and children if England had not stepped in
and stopped the grand onslaught Of the lusty
Germans into Paris? No, Mr. Binder, the
Germans, not the English, are the aggres-
sors this time. Where is the German army +?
In Germany defending their beloved Father
land? On, no; they are in Belgium where
they have no right TO be- and in France, try
ing 70 force their way 20 Paris and the
coast This. Mr.. Binder, ! presume you
consider a very lsudable occupation-invad-
ing peaceable country, numbering women
and children and committing atrocities that
have stirred the whole civilized world.
can't imagine any man, woman or child
in this country ever wanting to step foot on
German soil. wish that the Germans may
be driven back to their beloved Fatherland and
then let the entire civilized world leave them
alone in their moral degeneration. I would
advise) hc press Of the allied world to strong
ly advocate cutting Germany as nation from
the list of civilized peoples. would have
them suffer such remorse and shame as have
never before been allotted to mortal human
beings and let them be the despised Of the
earth. Certainly 100 years time in way of
iemorse and atonement will not wipe out
the cruel and barbarc atrocities they have
perpetrated under tho guise Of lawful war
fare. A. c. FERNALD.
New York, March 81, 1915
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Gone Are the "Minimums."

With the abolition Of minimum prices on
the Stock Exchange that institution may
be considered once more fully open for
business. Wherefore the financial and in
dustrial community may emit a sigh of re-
lief, somewhat perfunctory, perhaps, since
such action had been foreshadowed for
months. Nevertheless, as the removal Of
the last important restrictive measure
which had its genesis in the bad days of
panic and paralysis Immediately succeed
ing the outbreak Of war, and as official
recognition of the essential soundness of
this country's economic situation, it de,
serves more than passing notice.
The minimum prices were imposed orig
inally in order to guard against the gen
eral European liquidation Of American
securities which bankers feared would fol-
low the reopening of the Stock Exchange.
But after the opening it became appar-
ent that no such liquidation would develop.
In the meantime. foreign exchange has
set strongly in Americas favor, and the
Allies, our principal debtors for war sup,
plies, have established credits here which
will permit them to pay u. without selling
back TO us our stocks and bonds. Finally,
confidence has kept pace with the revival
of commerce and with the growing evil
dences of the voracious markets abroad
for Uncle Sans goods, until the minimum
prices have been forgotten in the eager
volume of domestic trading.
Their removal will probably have little
effect, therefore, on the business of the
Stock Exchange. Still, there may have
been some investors who hesitated to enter
the market while the "minimums" remained
in force, on the assumption that the latter
put values on an artificial basis. And no
doubt the existence of this ultimate bar
rier to profits discouraged some short
sellers. But the overcautious investor and
the oversanguine Spectator, the two ex-
tremes of the trading public, represent
decided minority of the exchanges Gus
toners. or so the recent daily aggregates
Of transactions on the floor would seem to
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NO MISREPRESENTATION
The Gamers Seek Return to Vicious
Labor Conditions.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: A letter was published in recent
issue Of your paper, headed "Canneries Mis-
represented" and signed by William Thurston.
wish to say that, according to the investiga-
tons made BY the Consumers League and
the New York State Factory Investigating
Commission, the Gamers have not at all been
misrepresented.
Mr. Elkus,. the lawyer Of the Factory In
lvestgating Commission, stated at a public
meeting last Friday evening that in one can
merry a false ledger was found According to
this ledger, their employees worked only
sixty-six hours week. But as there had
been many persistent reports Of violation Of
the sixty-sx-hour law, the commissioners
made thorough investigation and then found
at the back OF the book the correct ledger,
showing that employees were working ll6 and
1T hours a week. So this particular estab-
books to throw dust in the eyes Of inspectors
and another set showing the correct hours,
proving that they were violating the law.
The investigators who worked in the can
neries found women working 1l6 and even
li9a4 hours a week. They also found little
children Of the tender years of three and
four at work in sheds shipping beans.
The Gamers are not satisfied with perrnis-
sion to employ women sixty-six hours
week during the pea season. They have now
presented bill to the Legislature to provide
that women can work seventy-two hours
week instead of sixty-six In fact, the first
bill they presented was TO do away entirely
with any restriction OF hours, and would have
permitted employers to work the women as
long as they wished from June until Novem-
ber
Even the present bill is most vicious, since
it would allow young women to work eighteen
hours day for four days in succession, II
would grant rest only from IL o'clock mid
night until a. m, and it would not provide
for one day Of rest in seven.
Mr.. Thurston says that the Labor Commits
sioner admits that there were only two con-
victions of the many cases reported, but he
fails to state that the Labor Commissioner
said that it was difficult to secure convictions
because Of the local interest in the canneries.
There might have been more convictions had
the cases been tried on their merits outside
of the districts.
MAUD NATHAN,
President Consumers League Of TIE City
Of New York.
New York, March 81, 1915.
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The Pledge in England.

When King George the other day,
through one Of his ministers, let his sub
jects know that he was Every deeply con-
cerned" at the spectacle Of their intemper-
ance, few Of them suspected the nature
Of the ultmatum he was prepared to
issue. 1t is out now. If they do not
quickly mend their ways he will swear off,
not only abstaning from all strong drink
himself as long as the war lasts, but is
suing orders against its consumption in
the royal household.
1t was not lightly that his majesty came
to the decision to take the pledge. He
feels, as his private secretary explains
50 carefully, that nothing but the most
vigorous measures will successfully cope
with the grave situation now exist
ing" One of the Harmsworth papers
suspects that enemy aliens are at the
bottom of the mischief which led to
this vigorous measure; that there is def
mite evidence of German conspiracy TO
foster agitation, and that "the agtators
have been plentifully supplied with money
TO buy drinks" That may very we'll be;
it is even possible that the conspiracy was
Matched many years ago. for we cannot
help recalling that the great German
statesman whose centenary has just been
celebrated used to profess concern at the
sobriety of modern English politicians, de-
claring solemnly that since the extinction
of the three bottle men there were none
with the stuff IN them to make great
leaders. Bismarck was a patriot of rare
foresight, and is it not conceivable that in
these obiter dictd he had an Interior object
in mind?
King George V is not the first of the
Georges to set an example in the article
of temperance. During the Napoleonic
wars the English caricaturists loved to
laugh at the meagreness Of the royal
breakfast table, occasionally contrasting
the Kings frugality with the proAigacy
of the dssolute Prince Regent. Yet it
may be doubted if the example of Farmer
George had much potency, for no less
favorite contrast dwelt upon by the same
artists is shown in the picture Of family
sitting down to q table overloaded with
old English roast beef and all sorts of
substantial fare, with a pendant illustrat-
ing the pitiful, starved state of little Boney
and his frog-eating followers.
The action of Lord Kitchener indicates
that he, too, has faith in the efficacy Of
water-wagons.
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The Wristwatch Movement.

London, March H.
Sir: I met British officer at the Nine
tecnth Hole OF the Strand and Embark
ment Country Club yesterday. He was in
multi. "They jolly we'll got me on the
line before left this morning" he remarked
1--WE come through astonishingly well Tn
the only officer in our regiment who hasn't
been hit. Excuse me-" he added, as he holN
the last ball 1--WE an engagement-u
near time now" And he consulted vrlH
watch. We helped a wounded officer o.
the train last night in pretty bad shape, too
They say he's going to get the Y. {. M
what he did out there. what time IS o.
he asked, 81 can't seem to screw about 70
look at my wrist" Also: certain avsa
is here. He doesn't want his name mer
toned in the press, lest the British lean
that the Province Of Illinois, OF which b:
enlistment papers hold him and rightly
to be a native, isn't in Canada. He's here
about matter Of new aeroplane. His Old
ones have been all shot up-with hin
aboard He wears wrist watch
Yes, American public opinion lie right TO
wear wrist watch emascuates one. No
true. brave example Of American msnhood
would follow the effeminate custom.
Respectfully, in m OF O.,
BILLIRWN.
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shortsighted officeholders should change
their course. The Governor and the legis-
lative leaders in cooperation still have
opportunity to correct most Of the mis-
takes which have been made. II they hope
for party success this fall (still more, next
fall) they must make a record for their
party now which will not cause every in
telligent young voter to hold his nose when
asked to mark Republican ballot.
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Thinks Germany Justified.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Your editorial in to-day's Tribune
headed "Cold Booded Murder" wherein you
assail Germany's policy in destroying Eng
lish ships, is not neutral, but very much one
sided Germany gave the world notice of
her intentions, and did only what England
and France forced her 20 do when they
stated no more cargoes were 70 be for Ger
many, and boosted they would starve Ger
many. Starvation is awful, and we must re-
member Germany has women and children as
we're on the Falaba. England boasts she
controls the seas, and does as regards 70
keeping foodstuffs from being delivered to
Germany or Austria.
Your cartoon was very good, for the ed-
torial. but you never printed ono showing
Earl Grey standing in England, in command
Of Engand's immense war feet, and keeping
all provisions from Germany and starving
German women and children, which this
leader OF England said he would try 70 do;
and starving nation is like q starving
man, and often gets desperate. We trust
your idea is not. with his, to give all the
-four and meat to England and France. and
leave the people OF Germany and Austria 10
starve.
The people OF the Falaba we're given ample
time 20 leave, but in place Of that they tried
to get in touch by wireless with a British
sinking OF the ship. Men like Earl Grey
are responsible for such horrors and not
Germany.
In regard TO the concluding part OF your
editorial, can say Germany has many pris-
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Valued Public Servants.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The honor roll of servants Of the
public who fearlessly do their duty should
have added at the head thereof the names
of three Senators:
Ogden L. Mills, of New York.
William VI. Bennett, of New York.
William H. Hill of Broome County.
These three gentlemen, with the good OF
the public in their minds, courageously stood
out against the steam roller tactics Of THEN
misguided party leaders under which all
their colleagues were crushed fat and voted
against the iniqutous bills aimed az doing
away with the Department OF Weights and
Measures. DAVID ASCH.
New York, April !. 1915.
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The United States Should Act.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Your paper condemns in an ex-
celent editorial the cold booded murder
of non-combantants on board the Falaba and
Aguila by German submarines. Your senti-
ments find an echo in the minds OF all de-
cent people not infected by Teutonic hate
madness.
Such editorials and their echoes, how
ever, appear to be the end OF the matter
so far as the United States is concerned.
Did Uncle Sam make any effort to stop
German savagery in Belgium? Does he even
contemplate making any effort now to stop
murder at sea, beyond expanding the amount
Of breath necessary to gently murmur, How
awful:"
Consider two conditions:
!. A violated treaty to which this country
was n party. All the common dictates of
humanity disregarded by the violators.
United States silent.
2. Business interfered with. American
dollars lost United States protesting vehe
mently in the name Of the sacred rights Of
neutrals.
What can the next generation think Of
such a contrast in the relative Importance
to their country OF cold booded murder,
coupled with cynical disregard OF solemn
treaties and temporary disorganization
Of business interests? What will the YER
dict of the next generation be on the action
of their fathers to-day?
Devote an editorial to what should be
done. in the interests of the world, by the
neutrals, who are headed by the United
States. Surely newspaper condemnation and
official silence do not constitute the answer
D. NEWTON.
New York March 81, 1915.
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Then and Now.
r Of The Tribune.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: An interview attributed 10 Mr. Hughes
lie Roux in your paper Of March 81, 1915, was
series OF quotations from book ne wrote
fifteen years ago.
This book, from which the assumed inter
view was taken was written on Mr.. lie
Rouxs first visit to America Since then he
has had ample opportunity TO study American
conditions, and at the present time he is an
enthusiastic supporter OF woman suffrage in
America. AGNES CROMWELL
New York, April !, 1915.
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Shot for Submarines.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: As a matter of pretty general inter.
est won't you please give space to the fol.
lowing:
Could a merchan. ship have a cannon
mounted>that would be effective against sub
marine attacks? OF course torpedoes are
sent while the submarine is not visible, but
we hear OF the skipper OF sinking ship taking
a shot with his camera at the enemy-why
not something worse than a camera on every
ship that may see some diver?
CHARLES +. BUDD.
East Orange, n. j., March 80, 1915.
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oners, and for one German killed by England
in a dishonorable manner she can repay.
This war is horrible, and is as General
Sherman said. We should try and stop it, and
anyhow not give the builders and out
filters Of the Alabama all the praise and
help. JOHN DASH.
Newark, n. j., March 81, 1915.
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Our thanks to Jack, who sends The Con-
plete Poetical Works Of Rev John Franks
Bsir." We opened it at random last nigs'
and came upon
Though years and ages pass away
And generations come and go,
Until time ends will live the name
OF Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Something tells US you are TO read mo"
of Mnnesinger BARS strummings.
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II seems that We were in error about ths
architect of the San Diego Fair II vas
not, as we said, Mr.. Allen, but Mr.. Bertnn
G. Goodhue. We'll, we apologize to N
Goodhue end offer him our delayed congrat
on an unusually fine job.
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But columns are narrower this spring
Contribs are implored to remember that sna
70 write verses on a double-A last Web
footed poems offend the eye; and when line,
double over it distracts the attention.
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You can purchase merchandise advertised
In THE TRIBUNE with absolute safety-for
n dissatisfaction results In any case IhE
YRIBUNE guarantees TO pay your money
back upon request. No red tape. no ouip-
bling. We make good promptly * the adj
yertiser does not.
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What, oh, what, will "Billy" Sunday say
about those impious Philadclphians who fox
trot to his hymn 1.-THE Brewers Big Horscs
Can't Run over Me-?
General Huerts has embarked for Mexico.
Disguised, no doubt, with the warlike con-
ditions on the other side.
II must be spring, for the circus is here
even though the weather doesn't agree with
other vernal indications.
Bismarck Feared Russia Headline.
further but belatcd qualification Of his
most famous boast.
Woman Defes p. s. C.--Headllne.
II a streetcar company may, why should a
woman hesitate?
II takes king to make ths watcr-vas on
fashionable.
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Skirts are wider. which is unfortunate "a,
ankles that are. And IL a woman's foot \.
unbeautiful, she can publish the fac. By
wearing yellow spsts.
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The B. r. Wiley bill, allowing women !,
canneries TO work 20 hours a week in,,.,.
Of 81, has passed the Assembly, and i. !,
likely to pass the Senate. And when xon,,
works 20 hours a week she hasn't mv,,
time left for politics and voting, has she,
woman's place, all but 70 hours week. !,
in the home