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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-02
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-02
Not a Leg Left.
Camden, N. Y. March 81, 1916.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: VIII you tell me wherein the Repub-
lican party is under any obligation whatever
to Theodore ROOSEVELT II has honored him
as II has no other man in this generation
except William Mckinley, but Mr. Mckinley
was grateful.
Why, Mr.. Editor, had William H. Seward,
the logical candidate Of his party in 1860,
treated the nomination of Abraham Lincoln
as Roosevelt treated the nomination of Mr.
Taft in 1912 We never would have had q
Republican President, and it is doubtful II
the United States government would have
any existence to-day. Had General Grant,
Ike Roosevelt defeated for a third term nom
nation in 1880, treated the nomination of
General Garfield as Roosevelt treated that OF
Mr. Taft IL is altogether likely that the ex-
istence OF the Republican party would have
terminated then and there.
In my humble judgment. in common honor
and In decent politics. Theodore Roosevelt
has not q leg TO stand on. E. T. w.
New York, March %, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-02
"A Mighty Significant Thing

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir; First, | want to congratulate you on
your consummate independence In the stand
you are taking, in the face of such odds, in
cutting out all liquor advertisements after
April 1, 1915
This | understand you are to do, and if |
have been correctly informed about the mat
ter, and you are TO cut out everything of
that character, beer and all, / would like you
to enter my subscription for three months
trial, beginning on April 1.
am making this for three months solely
for the reason that prefer daily published
nearer home, so that we might get news
little more local, and | may be able to find
something later on, but wanted 70 do this
much, anyhow, as it will enable you to count
il in your new subscriptions" because of
the stand you are taking on booze. hope
you will lose nothing in this deal, and know
that you will not In the end, for no one ever
loses anything by doing right, for sooner
OF later the account stands right.
This is a mighty significant thing you are
doing, right there in New York, and twenty
five years from to-day ! apprehend that it
will stand out like lighthouse in fog
Good luck to you in the new deal and may
you live long and prosper!
FRANK r. HYNES.
Camden, N. Y. March 81, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-02
Reforms Which Might Be.

One of the most useful Offices in the
entire range Of city government would be
that Of the Commissioner of Accounts
IL his recommendations were carried out.
Unfortunately, the report Of Mr.. Wall
stein Just rendered 10 the Mayor reads
like sort Of "it might have BEEN" It
Ia not his fault, TO be- sure, that all the
reorganizations, readjustments. reforms
hc has recommended have not been put
into effect. IL Is not his fault that Albany
is slow in passing bills which would cut
jobs from the payroll and mean savings
in the city's annual expenditure. He can
not be held responsible II some officials
think his recommendations moro of a nui-
sance than q benefit
All of this should not discourage Mr..
Wallstein. He has been singularly able
in his investigating and research work.
He has made admirable suggestions, and
many Of them-not those which would at-
tract general notice by the size Of the sum
saved in year or the spectacular nature
Of the reorganization effected-have been
put into effect, where power TO do 30 was
vested in the city administration. And
one thing he has been responsible for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-02
WAR THE UNIFIER
4 Force Which Brings ALI 1ndi-
yiduals to True Patriotism.
RI III. Editor ot The Tribune.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: While the world Is being shaken By
the cataclysm in the Eastern Hemisphere we
should look beyond the horror OF war 70 dis
cover its meaning War, like the struggle
for survival among animals, is factor potent
and, for q time at least, necessary for the
progress of the world.
The trend Of progress toward world
nation is obvious. Barriers which have kept
men In ignorance Of each others habits and
customs are gradually breaking down. Trans
ships. the telephone and telegraph, books and
newspapers, bring all peoples into close toucn
with one another. Tho advantages OF the
geographic division Of production, moreover
make countries INCREASINGLY dependent upon
each other. These advantages will be ap-
preciated more keenly as resources grow less
relative to the population and more stringent
economy becomes necessary.
But this movement is in danger of proceed
ing too fast and actually obstructing itself
There is a psychological law that man under
stands best and is most interested in that
which IL close to him. The accident to his
pet dog causes him greater concern than the
perishing by plague of thousands of inhab'
itants of China. The welfare Of the labor
union to which he belongs is of far greater
moment than the success of wheat crops out
West or the foreign policy of the nation.
The larger the whole Of which man IS a
part the more difficult it is for him to grasp
the conception Of his relation TO the other
members and to subordinate his interests to
the interests Of the whole. Thus a nation
may be too large to retain the loyalty OF its
citizens Local interests, the aims OF party,
union, trust, or even personal gain, may be-
come of such primary Importance that the
welfare Of the nation is q minor considera-
ton.
A nation in this situation is squandering
its resources and fastening to disruption.
It's mere size. its approach toward the goal OF
progress, may cause its own disintegration,
and thus retard progress. To avert this some
force must bring the people to conception
of their relation to the whole and the neces-
sity for the subordnation OF self-interest to
teach them true patriotism.
The only effective nation-unifying force is
war. Other forces of similar tendency have
for their object either something more ex-
tensiye even than the nation or something
subordinate to the nation. They merely
aggravate the evil, since the former, as we
have seen, make for an overextension OF the
nation, and the latter for dsintegration
Whatever the causes Of war. it calls for self
sacrifice and cooperation. Although many Of
the most valuable citizens fall in battle, the
spirit of self-sacrifce spreads throughout the
whole nation, not only at the time of actual
fighting, but afterward, when all must turn
to and help restore it to its former strength.
A. W. LAHEE.
Albany, N. Y, March 27, 1916
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-02
STOP PRIZEFTGHTSl
A Shameful Panderng to Low
Tastes and Instincts.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Anent the prizehght in Madla,
Square Garden last Saturday night and b,
bill just introduced in our Legislature TO vrs-
hibit such exhibitions, il seems to ne sr
humble, law-respecting citizen, tina. prize
fights should be stopped, for they are clearly
contrary TO law. Boxing matches are per-
mitted by law, and to such !, and many otasn
like me, have no objection, for well cot
tested match between two skilful boxsn
interesting and instructive as demonssr'
ton of how man can protect himself viii
natures weapons. But the contest on last
Saturday night, like other similar contests
was nothing less than q prizefght, and vi
not a boxing match as intended TO Be per-
mitted by law. Under the law as Il stsrd
the two fighters and their aiders and sbetton
were liable TO arrest and prosecution; ~
yet they carried on their hght before q
enormous crowd, among whom we're nrmsr's'
state and city officials, and With the ssreil'i
of the Police Department.
VIII you kindly explain Why this is per-
mitted when If two men having diHer.na
punch each other on the street, or ever
they resort TO a back yard or 10 vacant ~
to settle their dispute with their hsu ru
will be arrested If sn officer happens 70 "
around, taken to jail and be sen, to prison .
malefactors and breakers Of the law A.
yet theirs would not be q przehght BH"'
men publicly go into training 70 prepare "
fight each other for a large money r'n
Their training is heraldcd 70 all the V''.
Then they appear in a ring IN large p.''"
hall and make every possible physical e1'l,
within certain rules, % batter and oea' s''-
other down, not stopping az any physl' y
jury which each may do % the otnef sDs.
the belt line. And this is permitted uA.'
the name Of a boxing match. Iney We
gloves, it is true, but they are not 00,.s
gloves in the true sense Of that word sh'
a matter of fact, the gloves worn MAKE -
fists worse as Furnishing instruments
bare hands would be. Wherein is mere ~
difference between the lighters in As %.
yard or lot or street and the TWO Pr
fighters in the public hall in respect
law? :.
And what an incentive for emulation
young, able-bodied men! The average
earns possibly $1,000 year at hons' w"
Here were two men receiving forum"
$4,000 and SOS 1000 FOR standing up and ~.
ing each other for half az hoar, who 49,
honest work probably could not earn .,
in a year. To ME these exhibitions ~
proper, should not be permitted, sn' ~
fore hope the bill prohibiting them .p p.r
passed REGJ LAX Nh''
New York, March %, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-02
To the Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The meeting in Paris few days ago
OF the diplomatic and military representa-
tives of the Entente powers shows clearly by
the resolutions adopted that the peace ru-
mors which come to US periodically through
news agencies are made in Germany"
To sustain this contention it is but neces-
sary to refer to the meeting Of the committee
Of the Socialist party, held at Berlin last
Thursday, which issued the following state
ment:
"The Entente powers, which up to this time
have declined all overtures Of peace nego-
tiations, place their hope on a war Of long
duration. They hope not only for economic
difficulties, but for internal dissensions in
Germany. The Socialist party in France and
the Labor party in England share their hope
and are supporting the policies Of their re-
spective governments.
1.-THE German Socialist party for more than
a year have been endeavorng to secure ter
mination OF the present sanguinary horrors.
They have done all in their power to reestab-
lsh international communication with the
Socialist parties and bring on simultaneous
coordinated movement in all the beligrr-
ent countries for peace. All their efforts,
however, have failed"
It Is rather strange that the Teutonic al
lies, who boast Of victories, should send out
"feelers" to see how overtures for peace
might be welcomed by the Entente powers.
That the failure of the Germans at Verdun
and the shaping Of events on the eastern
front, where they changed from offensive to
defensive tactics, have prompted these peace
rumors is incontestable. 1t proves, also, that
The Tribune was right when In brilliant
editorial published some time ago It stated
that Germany was beaten the day Won Kluck
was hurled back. along the Marine, thus CIV
ing the unprepared Allies time to organize.
However, we are not discussing to-day the
relative advantages gained so far BY either
of the belligerents. What interests US Is to
know, If possible, how peace overtures will
be made when the day arrives, and by what
channel. 1t is a we'll known fact that 1t is
more arduous to bring belligerents together
to discuss prelminaries of peace than for
these bellgerents to agree on the terms Of
peace. without going back too far In his
tory, let us take as precedents the Franco
German War, In 1870, and the Russo-Japanese
War, in 1906
When in the fall Of 1870 the principal
armies Of France were captives in Germany
the provisional government, realizing that
France was beaten, delegated NJ. Adolphe
Theirs, who became later President of the
republic. TO the courts of London, St. Peters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-02
Sick of His Sentiments.
tor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: | wish to fully indorse the letter Of
Mr.. Pumpelly in this mornings Tribune.
/ think the real Americans are heartily sick
and tired Of the moral cowsrdice at Wash
ington.
Mr.. Wilson, like Joseph Surface, is con-
stantly induging in fine sentiments, which he
has not the least intention of living up to,
and, like Sir Peter, we are ready to say,
Damn your sentimentsl" Unfortunately, a
great many people are taken in by these fine
moral platitudes and think Mr.. Wilson a great
and good man.
wish It were possible TO convince the
world that Mr.. Wilson does not represent the
American people, but only a small section
the South-which apparently cares more for
cotton bales than the honor and dignity of the
county.
Is it possible that Mr.. Wilson cannot see
that he is being made fool of by the Ger
mans, who will go on numbering our people
as long as It suits their plans?
If people want peace the shortest way 10
end the war is for America TO join the Allies
and invite other neutrals to do likewise.
Form an alliance of peace with England,
France. Italy and Russia, with the under
standing that the first country that began an
aggressive war should be sat upon and sup
pressed, ss you would suppress a mad dog
America was the first country to put down
tho Barbary pirates. Let her not be the last
to put down the German.
ERNEST W. LoNGFELLOW.
New York, March e, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-02
Aviation at Harvard.
From The Boston Joarrol)

An aviation class Of college students
doesn't sound very serious at first Avia-
ton, especially since the revelations Of the
European war, has become such very
weighty profession that it seems not easy to
associate with a students additionally care
free leisure. But the Harvard seventy-fve
are solidly in earnest and their Instructor,
who comes from the hardy schooling OF
France. is confident. The new class should
produce at least dozen of good aviators-
which is about as many as we have IN the
whole United States army. The Harvard
class will find aviation something sterner
than continual thrills and romance. There's
a shudder about it at times, and it's been
known to produce a grimy greasiness in its
devotees But sporting blood, with touch
of the patriotism that attaches to all prac-
tise with war implements, will see the thing
through Harvards system of volunteer mill
tary instruction has taken on new impor-
tance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-02
End of the Opera Season.

The familiar accounts OF storm and
stress, financial shipwreck with managerial
hulks strewn along the beach, OF ceaseiess
conflict between singers. conductors, I'M
presarios, and rows over repertories, are
not to be found in the story of the operate
season which came to an end last night.
Through a year Of universal strife and
worldwide wickedness Mr.. Gatti-Casazza
has steered the operate ship over serene
sea into the harbor of prosperity. A less
eventful year is not recorded IN the an
nails of the Metropolitan Opera House.
But to Mr.. Gibert's King CANA the
world seemed extremely fiat when he had
nothing whatever to grumble at; and
It NAV be that there is sad want Of TO
nance in an operate history which has
nothing to say of quarrelsome prima don
mas. dissentient directors, soured subscrib-
ers. cruel creditors and baleful bailiffs.
All these have, indeed, figured in the story
Of our splendid institution; but not re-
Gently. Since little furry which occurred
in the first year of Mr.. Gatti's admins
tration and the Hammerstein episode there
has scarcely been disturbing ripple on
the operate waters, which have shone
radiant in the sunshine of popular favor.
Can it be that there has been little
too much placidity, too much purely con-
sonantal harmony prevalent in the big and
beautiful lyric theatre? Possibly. Perhaps
a striving for higher things would have
been more profitable for art, even If ac-
companied by some dissonant sounds. But
the complacent progress maintained by
the establishment seems to have been in
vited and encouraged by the people who
make the establishment possible. There
have been utterances to the effect that Mr..
Gatti and the public-spirited gentlemen
for whom he acts have always had immor-
tai longings in them, have hungered and
thirsted for ideal things in art; but the
voice that speaks from the box office has
forbidden the realization of such longings
and desires. II is voice of awful au-
thority and not to be disobeyed with i'm
punity. In the days when the present
Younger generation of opera patrons was
cutting its eye teeth on Wagner there used
occasionally to be striving for ideal things
at the Metropolitan; but the enjoyment of
them was too frequently troubled by the
apprehension that the tenure Of the de-
lightful entertainment might not be a
long one.
otis mans perdition TO be safe
When for the truth he ought to die;
and operas also. One cannot quarrel with
the policy of the management without
qusrreling with the public whose tastes
the management serves. So one must
needs be content and grateful.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-02
FORMULATING TERMS Or FEANE
They Have Come 10 Be d
Of Tody-Moodow wilson as

has been informed of the de,t,r..
dissertation Of Catholic churches. q, ~ X
ing of hundreds of Catholic pri.,,. Gu
names are now officially known. AZ :, We
RACES heaped upon the head Of n. ~ ".
Church at Malines by the Gerrna, ;sas4;
and, since the occupation Of Belgium ,A'sa
sinister Won Kissing. The Pope eo,, ]! u
possibly accept such a mission. ana ~ ~ ss
harbors no hatred against the co.sa
he cannot extenc a warm hand 70 ~
derers OF his Belgian flock. aa'
What of the United States, conn
country, represented by its Preside, -
an intermediary? A delicate question ~, .
out delving into politics, it is necessarv ,'s
ever, to state that in few month. -, s''
will be a Presidential election Go.
Woodrow Wilson be nominated and 49,.
no one will deny the fact that az q, ~.
traitor he would be absolutely ineon,...'.
Even if competent he would be un.,,'.
tory to all of the belligerents. Viii =
Justice 70 his sincerity Of purpose and 49,
clean domestic record. and with all An.
spect for the high Office which he oern,;..
cannot be denied that as a director a, ..
eign affairs Woodrow Wilson is f,;l..
His "watchful waiting" and his ~too oro,, I.
fight" may sound exceedingly well in /. -.
sage, but when dealing with a Won b.
storff such a message is, 20 say N. ,...
naive. Mr.. Wilson as go-between ,,h
prestige and diplomatic ability, and w..
therefore be eliminated as a factor /, a.
final settlement.
Let US now consider the neutral nsso,,
outside OF the United States who couls !.
appealed 10, and we find that Denm,,. =.
account of her political situation, and s,.
den, on account OF her family ties. must !,
eliminated There remains only Switz.rl,,j
which the famous Cavour in his letter 70 .,
Countess of Circourt described as "A coz,
try which is the sanatorium for wounded psl
ticians." Switzerland. owing 20 its Franc,
German-Italian population, may not be \,
clined TO act as an arbitrator, but she nr
however, offer her services 10 act asa r..
between. Her republican form Of cover
ment and her republican institutions ar
sure guarantee TO the now downtrodden n
tie nations that the regime Of Might is Rg.,
90 dear 10 Germany, is thing OF the pas,
But the unexpected may happen. Th,r
may not be any need Of an intermedir
Sheer exhaustion might force the Cen,n
Powers TO sue for peace, and then il will \
up to their respective plenipOtentisris, .
discuss and agree on the terms. In such
case. taking as a precedent the French p.,s
meetings in the war Of 1870, the negoti
tons would not be so delicate nor SO dfsul,
The day is passed when populations ear y
annexed without being consulted. They vi
hereafter be the sole judges Of their q,
tionality. To obtain this Prussian mil
tarism. with its infamous features, mus.
wiped off the earth. JONAS LTPPMANN
Formerly OF the journal d'Alsaee'
New York, March 81, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-02
Protect the Parks.

Park Commissioner Ward and repre-
sentatives of the Women's City Club and
the Women's Municipal League have
raised a point which the Commission on
Building Districts and Restrictions should
consider with great care. That is the ad-
visibility Of preserving the property
around parks and Fairgrounds from manu-
featuring.
The arguments are heavily in favor OF
this proposal. There cen be no question OF
the value Of the playground and the small
park, more particularly the small park in
congested district. These breathing
spaces" have a vital influence on the lie
and health Of the residents of the neigh
borhood. They are property acquired by
the city, in most cases, at considerable
expense. AS mere matter of business
their worth would be deprecated by the
erection Of factories and loft buildings
facing them or in their immediate neigh
borhood; their value as recreation Places
as health conservers, would be lessened I'M
measurably. Mr.. Ward instanced Chelsea
Park, John Jay Park, Corlears Hook Park,
in his address to the commission. There
seems TO be Just as good reason for re-
stricting the use of adjacent territory IN
these cases as in those OF Washington
Square and Stuyvesant Square.
This whole question Of city coming ana
business restriction is based on the desire
to promote the good of the entire COM
munity in the future. 1t does not require
long look ahead to see that the parks and
Fairgrounds can never become less oe-
sirable, less valuable, of less service to the
public than they now are, but inevitably
must grow in potentiality of service. That
potential value should be fostered ana
heightened. 1t is important to preserve
the central Fifth Avenue mercantile dis
trict free from manufacturing. 1t is quite
as important to keep the parks so pro-
tected that the people may extract the
utmost worth from them.