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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-07
Senator Walters Scores.

This is the day set for the great SUI
frage ball in Madison Square Garden. by
a singular coincidence the very same day
was chosen by the chairman OF the Judlcl-
airy Committee for hearing at Albany on
the suffrage amendment-an unhappy CO
incidence which can only be attributed with
candor to absence of mind or a constltu-
tional indifference TO passing events.
Certain uncharitable critics will doubt
less be inclined TO discover something sin
lister in Senator Walterss forgetfulness,
but nothing could be more unjust. Nor is
there the slightest reason to believe that
he had any thought of disciplinng the sup
plants. On the contrary, great pains
were taken to avoid any unfortunate con-
sequences that might attend the clash IN
dates. for while word was sent TO the
leaders of the anti-suffrage party, 1t was
only by the merest accident that the SUI
fragists got wind of the hearing. 1t is
clear. therefore, that Senator Walters had
no desire to put them out in any way.
Indeed, It appears that when at the
eleventh hour the suffragists learned OF
what was to happen and began to assemble
in force some members Of the committee
were so profoundly concerned as to be
willing, nay, even eager, to put the hear
ing off. If they have failed it is not their
fault. Senator Walters has scored
AGAINST his own side.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-07
War Pensions.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: You observe that bill has been re-
ported favorably to the House OF Representa-
tlves making certain extensions OF pension
payments. When the annual payment fifty
one years after the close Of the Civil War,
is over Sl60,OO0,OOO does it not seem TO you
that matters should be left in stGtu quo?
We need millions for preparedness against
war. II not for war itself Conflict would
yield another army OF pensioners. The
United States has surpassed all other nations
in its generosity in giving already thousands
OF millions in pensions. IL is certainly wrong
to give pensions. as is proposed. TO widows
of Civil War veterans who married as late as
1905. or forty years after the close Of the
great conflict. They had no share in the
sacrifices of war. and, presume. took the old
soldiers on their merits. If they married
soldiers with one foot in the grave. expecting
some day to get pension perhaps for fifty
years., they should certainly be defeated in
the attempt. Tho Tribune, | remember, has
put stress on this point.
Our representatives IN Washington desire
10 please their constituents, but they may
rest assured that the Cleveland spirit Of
doing the wisest thing. irrespective of imme-
diate frown or favor. is the surcst path to
appreciation. JOHN X. JONES.
Metuchsn, N. j., March 3, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-07
Government by Logothetes.

1t would be interesting, if possible, TO
compute the proportion of voters in this
country who have ever written letters 10
Congressman. A very, very small proper
ton. undoubtedly. And yet the policies
and administration Of our government are
tremendously Influenced by this tiny
minority of letter writers. A Congress
man thinks of his individual constituents
in terms Of the average man and the let
ters that come from them az expressions
from the average man. These letters, IS
suing often from cranks, from the feeble
minded and from the interested, are yet
among the few Immediately tangible re-
actions to his activities in Washington
and they exert an underestimate pressure.
Every editor will know how TO sym
pathize with him. Public spokesman,
whether at the editorial or Congressional
desk, are self-conscious, very sensitive TO
signs of attention, anxious to know If they
steer a popular course. But usually the
bulk Of a Congressman's constituency alb
sorbed in private business, too GREATNESS
or weary to write, remains sphlnX-lke
until Election Day, permitting the noisy
or emotional or wrong-headed few to APP
pear TO represent its sentiments by mall
This is more than pity; 1t IS gov
eminent by an oligarchy Of logothetes
But the remedy is a simple one. Let
those voters, those who write reluctantly
ard are therefore actually average and
sane and patriotic Americans, compel
themselves to express themselves occa-
sionally to their Congressman. 1t IS
widely recognized to-day that TO neglect
to vote when one has vote is 20 fail IN
the duty Of citizenship. This other should
be considered merely an extension of the
same principle, a determination TO follow
up the vote.
Let no one forget. too, that appreciation
is as necessary as criticism. A letter from
Congressman James, of the 10Th District
of Michigan. which we print in another
column, we'll illustrates the comfort ne
has obtained from articulate support OF
lis mertorious stand against bills to pro
vide his constituency with pork" at the
expense of preparedness. In each case he
received congratulatory letters from pa
triotic constituents which undoubtedly
selped his determination the next time
Indeed, these letters have gone far to con-
vince him that "Congressmen are wrong
when they think the people back home
want you to bring back the pork"
But logothctes are in the main pacifists
and pork lovers, while the majority Of
American voters are neither. The major
ity must mako up their minds to beat the
others at their own game.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-07
AMERICA FIRST
Time to Find Out How Many Are
Comfort Seekers Only.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: As an American without any hyphen
in his system, whose American ancestry in
deed sntedates the Declaration OF lndepen-
dence. | suggest the formation OF a league, In
accordance with the prevailing fashion OF
the day. OF unhyphenated Americans 70 as
sert and promote their unfinching deter
mination to put loyalty TO the United States
and TO American ideals above every other
consideration. Incidentally, this league
would support the President in the latest
phase Of his written faith, embodied in his
admirable letter 70 Senator Stone, 10 uphold
the rights of Americans per SO land on the
seal and no. 70 surrender one jot or title
thereof.
We have Scriptursl authority for the prin-
ciple that house divided against itself can
not stand. II has been asserted and war
was successfully fought 70 prove that we are
an indissoluble union o. sovereign states
The principle and the assertion are never
theless being put TO the test now in the place
where one would least expect any question
a. 70 their fundamental truth 20 be raised
namely. the Congress OF the United States.
It is time, therefore, that we should Kno"
wbether We are a united household and coun-
try or mere heterogeneous assemolage OF
p.oplcs. many OF whom are Americans only
for what there is in it, for them IN the
wav Of material advantage and whole skins
and whose loyalty 70 the United States and
70 American ideals cvaporates when their
ncrsonal comfort is threatened or the friend
T., relations OF our government with that
~ some other country, symbolized by a
bvphen, appear impossible. The proposed
league might help TO solve this problem. A
vigorous bit Of very plain talk by genuine
Americans may also help.
CHASE MELLEN.
Nsw York Feb %, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-07
Mad Dogs and Mad Men.
Prom tn. Louisville cOurter-Jouriol)

Prom The Louisville CourferJour7dI)
In the average so-called mad-dog panic
there is usually more madness in men than
in dogs. Not one dog In hundred suspect
ed OF rabies has rabies, and the man who
runs amuck killing all dogs because Of a
brainstorm born Of the realization that there
is such a thing as rabies has a worse case
Of rabies than his victims
Like cures like" docs not apply in the
treatment of rabies. Mad men are not cure
for mad dogs. The real remedy is strict
muzzle law strictly enforced. DR.. William
Osler, In emphasizing this point, cites the
eradication Of rabies in Great Britain,
where, in 1887, there we're 2l7 cases OF
rabies, 100 in 1888 and 3l2 in 1889. The in
crease created such alarm that muzzlng was
enforced, as a result Of which there were
only 1919 cases OF rabies in 1890, seventy nine
in 1891 and thirty-eight in 1892. But, owing
10 the opposition 10 muzzling, the enforce
ment Of the ordinance was relaxed, as a con
sequence Of which the cases increased to
ninety-threo the following year, TO 2i8 IN
1894 and G72 in 1895 The muzzling law
then again was rigidly enforced, resulting
AT once in decrease OF cases To ABB IN
1896 to i5l in 1897. to seventeen in 1928. TO
nine in 1890 and none IN 1900.
There could be no better demonstration Of
the way not only to prevent but to abolish
rabies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-07
The Cruise of the Moewe.

The commander of the Move has
shown himself as bold and resourceful a
seaman as the gallant Captain Won Muller
and a complete account of his cruise
should prove no less instructive and thrill
ing than the story of the Emden. Such
exploits have been rare in the present war
and it is doubtless for this reason that so
rany absurd conclusions have been drawn
from this single incident. People forget
that in former naval wars it was impossi-
lie to clear the seas completely of raiders
and speak of the Moves successful adj
venture as if it were a demonstration OF
incredible laxity on the part Of Germany's
foes.
The extraordinary success of the British
feet has blinded them TO the lessons of
history and the episode is dwelt upon as
amazing and hitherto unparalleled. Thus
"The World" remarking on the industry
displayed in the control Of supposedly neu-
trail traffic, asks, with a great show Of re-
sentiment, if we are to infer that the block
aiding fleet "is so busily occupied in this
way that it has no eyes for German sea
raiders moving out from and back to
German ports under its very nose" The
"Staats- Zeitung" likewise solemnly de-
clares that "the British boast that Eng
land controls the sea has again been ex-
posed in all its absurdity." And the "Vos'
sische Zeitung," In its enthusiasm, goes SC
far as to say that the feat proves TO Eng
land that Germany alone is unconquerable
at sea-!
Such comments show an astonishing ig'
norance Of naval warfare and history
The performance Of the Movie proves
nothing. The wonder is that we have
heard Of so few excursions of this kind
and were it not that the Germans had
placed so much faith in their submarines
it can hardly be doubted but that similar
attempts would have been made before. II
has proved virtually impossible in all wars
Of the past to effect the complete sealing
up Of ports. Between 1893 and 1900 the
British lost no less than 4,3l4 ships by
capture. Nor in the old days was il
always possible TO prevent the escape even
Of considerable squadrons. Lord Bridport
was celebrated in his day az singularly
daring and successful blockader, yet Bruix
escaped from Brest in spite Of his watch
fulness with twenty-five sail of the line,
and many smaller vessels.
The conditions are doubtless very differ
cnt to-day, yet in some respects the COM
plcte sealing up Of ports is, if anything
more difficult than in sailing days. The
decision of tho Royal Commission ap-
pointed in 1859 10 consider the dcfcnccs OF
the United Kingdom was that the effective
blockade Of an cncmy's ports had become
well nigh impossible. This was soon TO be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-07
Militarism and Democracy.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: A Berlin journalist, Herr Harden, has
denied that Germany has ever been led By
the Nietzschean philosophy that might is
right But it is surely waste Of time to de-
fend his country in this matter IL Germany
believes that militarism is right Even Herr
Harden talks OF iron walls" and iron walls
and rings Of steel have been the stock phrases
and apparently the sole faith OF the mill
tarist party all through the war. II is quite
foreign to the ideals Of this party TO admit
that the disputes Of nation. can be settled
without an appeal TO arms.
Il is the miltarist star that has shone I'M
rivalled in Germany. Democracy has been
forced into the shadow. When the voice Of
democracy cried out the war began. Arms
FLASHED 10 still II.
In England, there is scarcely need to re-
peat it, democratic opinion is always upper
most. It rules in all things connected with
this war. II the English government favored
peace tomorrow and spoke with the voice OF
the Entente Powers it would be powerless to
net If the people said 60 on. In this country
it is clearly recognized that II democracy is
10 live miitarism must be crushed. A dead
lock, a failure TO break down those walls Of
steel, would be as bad as defeat for Britain.
The result OF an inconclusve peace would be
anarchy throughout the kingdom. English
men the little groups OF pacifists do not
count-go solidly for war to a finish. None,
with the experience o. more than eighteen
months Of war, underestimate what finish
may mean, but the rantng pretensions OF
this typical bureaucracy are so nauseou. tina.
any evil seems small compared with submis-
sion 10 its ideals. G. KING.
Stratton, North Cornwall, England, Feb.
10, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-07
The New Secretary of War.

The selection of Newton ID. Baker as
Secretary Garrison's successor IN the Var
DEPARTMENT throws little light on the pres
ent tendencies of Mr.. Wilson's policy of
military reorganization. Is that policy
losing momentum or is it gaining head
way? The President deprived himself OF
Mr.. Garrison's services when he began to
compromise with advocates Of sham pre-
paredness like Chairman Hay. Is it to be
Mr.. Bakers mission to carry through that
compromise with the spirit Of anti-pre-
paredness, or to relieve the Administrs-
ton of the consequences of the confession
of weakness and indecision which II IN
volved?
Mr.. Baker has been known In Ohio as
radical Democrat Of the Tom L. johnson
school. He was for many years Johnson's
chief lieutenant in Cleveland politics. His
associations have all been with the Bryan
istic. pacifist element in the Democratic
party. He would have been a natural
choice for Cabinet position at the begin
ming of the Wilson Administration. Mr..
Wilson, in fact. asked him to take the Sec
retaryship of the Interior. He would have
fitted well into Cabinet Of which Mr..
Bryan was the ranking member.
Those days now seem long past Events
have shown the impracticability Of the
ideas which ruled in Washington at the
beginning of Mr.. Wilson's Administration.
The country has grown away from them.
Mr.. Wilson has been endeavoring some
what awkwardly to put them behind him.
Will Mr.. Baker help or hinder in that
task?
The latter says that he is for the Will
son programme Of preparedness. That
programme was one thing in December,
1914, and quite another thing in Decem-
Der, 1915. It was one thing when Mr..
Garrison had a hand in it and another
when Mr.. Garrison found out suddenly
that he no longer had hand in 1t. What
is it to-day and what will it be tomorrow?
Time alone will tell whether Mr.. Baker
installation in the War Department is 60
ing to contribute defniteness to it or mere
ly make it more obscure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-07
A Tariff Commission After the War
To the Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: In view of the suggestion that the
platform adopted by the New York convention
might be accepted by the Chicago conven-
ton, take the liberty TO call attention to
the tariff resolution.
II may be questioned whether demand for
tariff commission is a fair statement Of
what the Republican party desires. In the
present condition of affairs in Europe an IN
vestigaton of industrial conditions and &C
tvities is out Of the question. To say that
this is what we are now demanding is obvi-
ously misleading. What the Republicans de-
mand is revision Of the present tariff and
the election of members of the House and
Senate favorable to such revision.
On this proposition we can go 10 the people
with confidence. tariff commission means
indefinite delay. Besides, we have already a
full and complete report of the commission
appointed by President Taft. Why call for
another commission 10 undertake task
already accomplished?
have it from very high authority that the
report Of the Taft commission is one of the
most exhaustive and instructive reports ever
submitted 10 Congress
Why should the Republican party stutify
itself by urging as n solution of the tariff
Problem in the present exigency new COM
mission TO be dominated by free trade states
men, as it would be, instead Of calling for a
revision which will protect our markets from
abnormal and destructive competition and
restore 10 the Treasury the revenues which
were surrendered by the present tariff and
recommend utilizing the report of the former
commission in such revision?
When the war is over it will be in order
10 talk about a tariff commission.
G.. ". HAZELTON.
Milwaukee Wis. Feb. %, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-07
For France

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Your editorial OF February IS is sim
ply grand. ] sent several copies to my friends
in France. The heartfelt letter OF Mr. Arthur
Gleason, pleading so wildly the cause of tho
MANNED and crippled French soldiers. will no
doubt touch the true American heart deeply
! know that his eloquent appeal will not have
been made in vain. Americans arc generous
France Is loyal; her soldiers will be thank
ful for the sympathy and precious aid given
them IN their darkest hour OF need.
NJ. l.. BERKER.
NJ IL Mach
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-07

New York, March 2. 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-07

.r.sred At The Pos,orics A. New YORK " eeoonu '
'-'s'N " Maj Mater
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-29

Congressman Thomas Gallagher Of
Chicago IL one Of the most influential
men In Washington.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-29
COUNTY OFFICES. COURT HOUSE.

shsrfl's once.
Fourth door. room 423.
County Treasurer.
Second door. room 212.
Recorder Of Deeds.
First door. room 120.
Registrar Of rltisa
First floor. room 120.
County Clerk.
Second floor. room 233.
County Comptroller
Fifth door. room Gil.
Coroner.
Fifth door. room 500.
County surveyor.
Fifth door. room 426.
Custodian.
Third noor. room 81.
County Court.
Sixth floor. room COZ.
Clerk County Court
Sixth floor. room 600.
Circuit Court
Seventh floor.
Clerk Circuit Court
Fourth floor. room az.
Probate Court.
Sixth floor. room 643.
Clerk Probate Court.
Sixth door. room 623.
Board Of Review.
Third floor. room 3S7.
Board Of AssssserA
Third floor. room 3l2.
A.>s1A>AA HAnaAn AAaaA
Fifth floor. room 623.
Clerk Superior Court.
Fourth floor. room 4S7.
County Commissioners.
Fifth floor. room 637.
County Attorney.
Fifth floor. room 507.
Law Library.
Tenth floor.
superintendent Public Service.
Fifth floor. room $40.
Civil Service Commission.
Fifth floor. room $40.
Jury Commission.
Eighth floor. room 824.
INC OuICS8O 6S8IO uuWo0So SWooe
Ito subscribers the most influential
most prosperous and most respected
men In Chicago.
II reaches nearly every man o.
standing IN the community and OIL
men who are noldsrs Of public opin
Ion or directors Of public Affairs.
Il 10 the guide. mentor and friend o.
every political leader OF every shad'
Of opinion.
Il 10 read BY Government otats
County and City Omcials.
Il 10 read By . big percentage OF tn
legal fraternity. including bench snt
bar.
Il 10 the favorits Of Chicaso's lead
Ing business men.
Il reaches oil classes In thsi1
homes.
It IL in every public once and ever!
public library.
II 10 . paper that 10 read By peopl'
OF standing and influence.
The Eagle goes into every pre-
cinct In Chicago.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-29
THE cHIcAGO EAGLE.
Judge Edward Osgood Brown should
be elected to the Superior Court bench
next year.

Judge Edward Osgood Brown should
be elected to the Superior Court bench
next year.
Matt Aller would make good City
Treasurer. He Is a sterling Democrat
and has worked hard to put many good
men into public ONCE.
~e1A
James 8. Hopkins, the able lawyer,
would make q good Judge Of the Supe.
rior court.
~e~
"Melander the photographer" Is q
household word in Chicago. There IL
not an album in the city, probably,
which does not contain Melander
photo. Established III 1869. Melander
has always been noted for good work.
8. P. Melander, the head Of the stu.
do at 60 West OHIO street, Is popular
with his customers and respected BY
his profession.
Boulevard Addison Street and save
II for the people.
~
Sustain the Legislative Voters
League. It does good work for the
people.
Congressman Thomas Gallagher Of
Chicago 10 one Of the most influential
men In Washington.
Governor Dunno has made splen.
did record as Chief Executive OF I'LL.
nois and men Of all parties agree that
his popularity with the people IL 30
great that he would be q formidable
candidate against anyone who could
be named.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-29

0ranvlIo w. Browning WOuIu moA0
good member Of the Circuit Court
bench.
Judge Edward Osgood Brown
should be returned to the bench at the
first opportunity.
Alderman Henry L. Flick 10 always
at the front in every movement for
the betterment Of conditions on the
southwest side.
John c. Paul, the well.known manu-.
facturer of Burnishine, the great metal
polish, has made his wonderful product
a household word.
Sidney Adler, the well known law.
yer. 10 in the front rank Of boomers
Of bis native city-Chicago.
Peter Schoenhofen Theurer, the pop.
ular president Of the Peter Schoen.
hofen Brewing Company, 10 q progress.
sive and public spirited leader in Chi.
cago affairs.
J. G. Paul 10 one Of the most popu.
lar Democrats in Chicago.
John L. Torch, as business man,
a citizen and q leading Republican,
has an upright record to be proud Of.
Henry L. Hertz was one Of the best
state treasurers that Illinois ever had.
william Pugh 10 one OF the honored
veterans Of the U. 8. postal service.
James M. Daley. the popular trus.
tee Of the Sanitary District Of Chi.
cago, 10 q man Of great executive
ability and force Of character.
Clayton q. Crafts. the eminent law.
yer and many times Speaker Of the
House Of Representatives. IL one Of
those Democratic leaders who has the
respect and confidence Of his fellow
citizens.
~
Francis w. Walker. the eminent
lawyer. 10 . Chicago product He has
lived in this city all Of his life.
Lewis d. Sits 10 one Of the best
aldermen In the council.
80
Louis Jolissaint, OF 1855 Wells street.
has built up q great business with his
Jersey Brand Cheese. The cheese ia
so good that It recommends itself
wherever tried.
Patrick J. Lucey has made an ex.
cellent record as Attorney General.
| Addison street, one OF the widest
and longest east and west streets on
the north and west sides. should b
made . boulevard.
l
ciety and club In Chicago read Thu
Eagle.
Judge Joseph 2. Uhlir Is making 9
good record on the Municipal bench
~
Henry Stuckart made good recort
% City Treasurer. good record u
South Town assessor and q good rec
ord as alderman. He certainly vii
make Q good record as county treas
urer.
Gustave Pollack, the popular gen
eral manager Of the Stock Yard
Packing Company. Is winning wild
fame as philanthropist. A q helpe
Of friendless boys he 10 doing grea
work In Chicago.
~6
saml T. Chase. the highly respect
ed General Agent Of the big solid an
rich Connecticut Mutual Life Insul
ance Company. has q host Of friend
among people In every line Of bushes
In Chicago.
Chicago needs new City Hall. Til
new one will probably be built
Union Park on the West Side.
~
Judge Hugh }. Kearns mas made
6ne record on the municipal bench.
J Judge John J. Rooney grows
I popularity every day.
~
Judge John X. Prlndiville 10 maxim
Q splendid record on the Municipl
Court bench. He 10 an able. broa'
minded and Just Judge.
~
III The Chicago Pneumatic Tool Cor
pany of 1470 Michigan avenue ha,
the best motor truck made In the Il
tie Giant.
III ~
III George G. Waterman has made
| good record as County Surveyor ar