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The Washington herald., 1916-08-24
Where Is the Blame?

The report by Mr.. Feeney, chairman of the
national committee public morals, to the
American Federation of Catholic Societies, at a
recent session held in New York City, need
surprise one, and probably it doesn't. 1t is
just such a report as a self-respecting layman
who had Investigated the matter would be likely
to make before so dignihed and important a
body as the federation, composed, as it is, of
prominent clergymen and laymen of the largest
religious aggregation in the country.
Said Mr.. Feeney in his report "Indecency
and immortality to extent still exploited
for the entertainment of morbid Ibsentes, and the
conscienceless manager has the assurance to tell
you that his problem play points a moral 1t
would take a powerful range finder to discover
the moral"
That this was but a mild assault against the
present day Embellishments of the drama every
member of the federation who heard it must have
agreed. Every Catholic layman who is even an
occasional theatergoer knows that there are worse
influences at work upon the drama than Ibsen.
Every clergyman at the meeting knows that the
Scandinavian dramatist is not at the root of the
degeneration which afflicts the modern stage. 1t
is begging the question to accuse the managers
Of any concerted scheme to educate the theater-
going public up to the less frank natural
ism of Ibsen and his school
ucate the public Their commercial shrewdness
enables them to gauge pretty accurately what
the public taste demands and they govern them
selves accordingly, without going very deeply
into the ethics of the business. 1t is absurd to
say that any manager ever is led into the pro-
duction of play which savors of prurency by
his individual preference for that sort of litera-
ture. On the contrary, there is every reason to
believe that many reputable managers have as
profound a distaste for "off-color" plays as have
those who go to see them at the risk of being
scandahzed They simply purveyors to a
more or less depraved public taste and their in
terestS in the productions they offer is purely
commercial The legitimate manager does not
profess to be educator Of his public.
OF course the playwrights may be charged
justly with share of the mischief. No moraIist
would venture to decide that it were better for
writer to reap the unrighteous fruits OF a ques-
onable dramatic effort than to starve in his gar
ret 1t may always be said of the manager, 81 Let
him abandon his business and go into something
which is less antagonistc to morality" 1t may
also be said of the playwright Let him drop
his pen and make a shift to sustain himself by
less Objectionable methods" But what shall be
said of the public which refuses to take its drama
unless it is spiced far too highly to promote good
digestion?
The Washington herald., 1916-08-24
The Wrong Place to Prune.

When the great war ends it is predicted that
a trade war will follow The world will be after
our markets and will be after those of the
world
The late lanes !. Hill, ono Of the farseeing
men OF our times, predicted trade readjustment,
in which IL countries would be involved, and
that tariffs would play a leading part
Mr.. Hill was of the foremost advocates of
permanent nonpartisan tariff commission, and
he strongly maintained that only big men with a
world grasp should be put upon such a commits
sion, as the subject very complex the duties
would be eXactlng, and the whole subject was Of
such importance that great care should be taken
to have this commission with a personnel that
would command the respect and confidence Of
the public.
1t should be obvious that only the best results
can be had by dealing with big questions in a
big way. This is no place for cheese pairing The
tariff commission should have the dignity and
pay equal to the Federal Reserve Board 1t will
require ability second to no other commission
that has been created proposed. When the
kalney bill was drawn the salary was fixed at
$4,000 per year, but the Ways and Means Com
mIttcc reported it out at $4,000 and then the
House cut 1t to $500. The Senate Finance Com
mttec put 1t back to $Io,ooo and then the Demo-
cratic caucus reduced it the House figure Econ
o1ny is to be commended but this is no place for
the pruning hook.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-24
AFTER DINNER POLITICS
ID! EDWARDS of "New News Yesterday
FILLMORE,S LACK OF DECISION
BY DR.. Il. ). EDWARDS, Author of "New

Millard Fillmore has been described to
me by the late Commodore Van SAINT
voord of New York as a most imposing
personality when, as Vice President, he
presided over the Senate He did not
have the grace and the capacity. by quiet
personal force to control the Senate in
moments of turbulence which character
lzed another New York Vice President
william II. Wheeler who was Vice Presi-
dent In the administration of President
Hayes.
The Senators early discovered that
vice President Fillmore was a man of
much indecision, not given to quick ac-
uon. When there was some disorder
IN the Senate he was accustomed to tap
lightly with the little gavel, but in doing
so he made no impression upon the Sen
ators. At last, having been unable to
secure the attention OF the chamber he
would throw up his hands in a gesture
or despair, lean back in his chair and
permit the Senators to have their way.
This pronounced indeCision. hesitation
and indispositton TO Quick action caused
much comment among the Senators when
1t was known that President Taylor, In
July, 1850, was dangerously i'll, having
been overcome by an attack Of cholera
morbus. For If the vice president was
so hesitating when performing the per-
functory duties of the Senate, what
would it be if through the death of
President Taylor he were called upon
to assume the duties of chief executive!
The apprehension OF the Senators, and
especially the Whig Senators, was tusti-
ned. President Taylor died few days
after he was overcome by the attack
The Washington herald., 1916-08-24

and Millard Fillmore, who began life as
wool carder in village near Buffalo.
n. Y, became President of the United
States. The Whig Senators were per-
suaded that Fillmore should in justice to
himself rearrange the cabinet, but when
they told him that was their opinion.
he hesitated. william II. Seward told
his son, Frederick w Seward. that he
was greatly concerned lest Fiilmore's
habits of indecision and procrastination
be harmful to the Whig party. At last
Fillmore consented TO make Cabinet
changes, but he could not decide upon
the statesman to whom he should ,proffer
the office of Secretary of State.
1t was only by persuasion Of SEN
ators that Fillmore at last agreed TO ap-
point Daniel Webster. then a Senator,
Secretary of State. provided Webster
would accept. F1llmore's reason for hesi-
tation was that he thought Webster
might be of greater service TO the Whig
party IL he remained i'm the Senate than
II he became Secretary OF State. Seward
suspected that Fillmore had a secret rea-
son for hestating about appointing Web
ster Secretary Of State, for the President
was d man somewhat given to jealousy
Of his official authority and personal in
fiuence. At last he was persuaded. how
ever, to nominate Webster Secretary Of
State, but 1t was with the feeling that
the country would say that IL Webster
was Secretary OF State he would govern
the country from the administration side,
while Henry Clay would be the Whig
leader in the Federal Senate.
Copyright. 1916. by the Mcclure Newspaper
Syndicate)
The Washington herald., 1916-08-24

CUTtod.
The leave Of absence grsnted Capt Arthur Poillon
is extended twenty days
Capt. Robert c RichsrdsoD Y will rrnr-t At
Fort Myer Va
Leave OF absence for two nDoths is granted Cap,-
James T. McDousld. infantry
Second Lieut.. William o. Ryan Will proceed TO
Leave OF abs,non for four months is -rsnted Prs
| Lieut. George =. Pattcl. Thirteenth Cavalry
me CphInahAng officer. New York Arsenal. will
make not to exceed tour visits to BridgeTo-t Conn.
MAJ. Charles ; FHrnsWorth will report L. the
President Of the Army War Col,sc
Ma EdWart ". Markham IS detailed at the
United States Military ACADEMY.
MAJ John z. Munroe vii proceed TO the works
ot the United States Cartridge Company, Lowell,
First Lieut.. Augustin NJ. PrertI-s will ruocoed 10
the Rock Island Arsenal. Rock Island III
Orders to Capt. John W Wright direct that On
Ger 10 proceed 10 For McPb. ron. Ca.
Orders TO Capt Alfred +. Remington reroE-E
The leave II ahsencc rrar'ed Capt. Rvbrt u.
Garter Is extended two months.
Orders to CaI;. Philip MoEry Third Cavalry. Re
Second I4eur Frank l. Van Hon vii. proceed 20
Fort Rley Kaus
Cart Ar,Lur y. r.Aer will proceed to W.,
, Point n Y.
CAPT Henry r. Richmond will proo.,s 20 the
Front Royal Re-ncunt depot Front R0yaI, Va
for temporary duty in connection with the selection
OF fifty horses
Leave Of absence for 81 months is granted Secors
Lieut.. Earl VI. PIrce.
The board Of uHlcers sHp1lnted TO meei at Wash
IuEton. d. c. for the examination Of officers =,
determine their htness for transfer 10 the FIelf
ARTILLERY is dissolved
CAN'T Rinsdo r. Wood will prooeed to Jefers5n
Barracks No.
/ urders t. Capt. Robsrt Powers revoked. Cart
Powers is assigned 70 station a. For Bliss Tex
Orders 70 Capt. Claude b. >wce1ey direct that
1 officer to proceed 10 the Preside NJ Monterey Cal
, The leave Of alb noe granted Frs Lieut.. SAMUEL
NJ. Parker is extended cwguty dz,s.
Capt. Thomas Dew. Milling will make rrt 70 -
ceed three visits to Newport News Va
Leave * absence for threr months l. cTant-d
First lieut.. Reuben L. Rotertsou.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-24
Masuueraders.

The spectacle of the Democrats in CONGRESS
posing as protecuonlstS is that should make
the dead and gone saints of the party stir in
their tonlbS The new revenue bill that has
Just bGen put through the House is so full of
NePuDIcan ideas and principles that it can
h"rdly be CLAIMED as Democratic in ANYTHING but
name. 1t still retains some of the tnctuTe of
bourbonISm, but in the main is so progressive
that large number of the Republicans could
easily vote Tor It because Of its Endorsement OF
Republican, principles Chief among the features
OF the bill IN this regard is the revival of the
tarlh commission, originally provided for bv
the Republicans and in full operation when the
present administration came to power and killed
as one OF its first acts. Protective duties calcu-
lated to encourage the development of new in
dustrles, are also included
1t must not be accepted that the Democrats
have tai ken up the principle of protection be-
cause OF conviction. On the other hand if is
exclusively matter Of expediencv with them
For two generations they have denounced the
protective tariff the most iniouitous OF ali
forms OF legislation, wherefore their belated re-
sort to 1t IS the more interesting as A confession
mat they have been wrong for fifty wears at
leaSt. Their present revenue bill is an admission
OF the correctness of Republican principles Dis
aSter due to tree trade experiment. has COM
PEELED the dominant party to confess its bIunder
and to give the country at least measure OF
sound government
The new revenue measure is also remarkable
because Of its wide departure from the provisions
OF the Underwood bill that was so fuIsomeIy
indorsed at the St Louis convention and which
IS praised in the platform as embodvinp the
Democratic idea of tariff measure The Demo
Gratis certainly are at sea.-Omaha Bee
The Washington herald., 1916-08-24

Ihe German fleet wants another fight 1t
does not want clash with the whole British
grand fleet but is seeking a conflict in which it
can bite and run. The Germans were not only
defeated in the battle Of Jutland but were taught
the lesson that fight in which the full strength
OF the British sea forces is matched against the
greatest strength that Germany can muster on
the seas is a one-sided affair Therefore, the
Germans are trying to engage the British piece
meal, taking off fighting unit here and an
other one there. The latest battle has clearly
revealed the German plan. The Teutons caught
scouting force and succeeded in sinking two
cruisers The battle was easily German vic
tory but the British learned a lesson As a
result of this lesson the British feet yet NAV
succeed IN getting between the enemy fleet and
Its base and then the greatest battle of all time
will be fought
The Washington herald., 1916-08-24

The German army equipped with steel
helmets long before the war was begun After
the conflict we'll under way the French dis
covered that the percentage OF head wounds sus-
tanned by their soldiers was much greater than
the percentage in the German army The French
adopted the steel helmet The British followed
suit and now even the slow-moving Russians have
equipped a small part Of their forces with the
best form OF protection against head wounds
After Russia comes the United States with an
announcement through the War Department that
steel helmets for American soldiers are being
considered"
The Washington herald., 1916-08-24
NAVAL ORDERS.
ORDERS To nFT1cERs

Lieut.. e A. Blakely. 10 command Rowan.
Lieut.. Junior grade q. A Treyer detached
command H.
Lieut.. Junior grade W H PashIey. to du-v
as aid q staff, commander. Submarine Fore
Atlantic Fleet
E7SiEn J. L. McGuiEan tn Massachusetts Ins-i,u'e
n TeChn0lOgv. Boston, Mas.
ErsiGu 6. :. Manning 20 Massachusetts Institute
C Technology. Bos- ~. MasS
MOVEMENT OF VESSELS
Annapolis arrived az Tonolohampo August ?
Buffalo sailed for Tshuron Angus; .: Chrttaro. 81
sailed for Mszatlsr. August .: Ores7n sailed f.-
San Francisco. Aus4st -: ST LOUIS sailed ~
test cruise. August =
The Washington herald., 1916-08-24

A great many people who do not believe that
Mr. Hughes has sold out to the hyphenates or
hat fund has been raised at Berlin for his
election have nevertheless been waiting for the
40 one to support him in the belief that if elected
ne would be "fairer" to Germany than Wilson
has been. Such statement would be worth
ever so much than general afirnations
about Americanism. And the declaration by
Cerman-American organizations that in Hughes
they will have a truly neutral" President maLes
Hughes imperative-New York Post.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-24
NEW YORK HOTEL ARRIVALS.

The following Washnstoniars have
registered al New York hotels
Union Square,. Beret. T. NJ Martin.
Navarre-A. J. DelevinFue. r 4 Mills
MIR. and Mrs. ". r. EuIow
Normandie-C. Newhart
Longacre-E. A Evans
Hermitage-Mr. and Mrs A F. Parker
Latham-E. D Pickett
The Washington herald., 1916-08-24

Already the allies have taken steps to enter
their protest against the Thomas amendment in
the shipping bill, which authorizes the Secretary
Of the Treasury to refuse clearance papers to any
vessel that refuses to carry an American cargo
for any reason except lack of space. 1t is re-
talIatory measure against the British blacklist
which seems to be serving its purpose
The Washington herald., 1916-08-24

Railroad managers are now WORRYING over a
probable shortage of cars next fall when the time
comes for moving the crops. There was serious
shortage last year. The crop this year will be
mcnt is not likely to be much less The loss in
the crop will be apparent mainly in lessened
surplus to carry over. Also, it is to be noted
that manufacturing has increased greatly as COM
pared with a year ago, and that domestic bus-
ness has expanded. This means a greater de-
mand for cars-Buffalo Express
The Washington herald., 1916-08-24

While the American Federation of Catholic
Societies. at 1t, annual convention, made it plain
that the organization not in politics and was
not as a body opposed to President Wilson, it
Is doubtful If the administration will send out
the deliberations OF the convention campaign,
document
The Washington herald., 1916-08-24

At least Federal Trade Commissioner Rublee,
who has served since March, 1918, without COM
pensation, cannot be called a pay roll patriot.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-24

Senator Underwood has made a vigorous de-
tense OF his pet child, the administration tariff
law, but the defense would be much more i'm
pressivc were it backed with facts, figures and
revenues instead of with what might have been
The Washington herald., 1916-08-24

Senator Thomas (Demora) condemns the
Women's Congressional Union and Senator Bo-
rsh tRePublican) declares they add not mite
to Candidate Hughes strength. Like all dressed
up and place to 60.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-24

", 1t IS the theory Of the bosses of the National
oman Party that they have the votes of 2ooo-
900 women to sell to the highest bidder
1t is the theory OF Mr. Hughes that he has
bought these votes for himself by indorsng a
United States.
In other words, Mr.. Hughes proposes that in
oroer to get these votes the Constitution of the
United States shall be put on the auction block
and that the legislatures of States that, represent
minority OF the population shall regulate the
suhrage IN the domestic affairs of States that
represent a majority of the population.
we shall not discuss the political morality Of
that transaction at this time. 1t seems to differ
IN no way from the method by which political
posses secure the vice vote in certain cities and
Dy winch a Hannalzed Republican party obtained
inc solid support of Wall Street. 1t is simply
traffic in government
II 100000 women voters can be delivered by
their pettlcoated bosses through such corrupt
bargain, these women are not fit to vote and
ought to be disfranchised. The morality of
american politics is low enough without having
it further debauched by the sale of sex en-
masse.-New York World. a--
The Washington herald., 1916-08-24

British submarine commander thinks he
hit the enemy twice. Fortunate commander that
Representative A. P Gardner is not his superior
The Washington herald., 1916-08-24

SenatorILodge files $4,000 signatures on his
nomination papers when only 1000 are necessary
He undoubtedly would like to maintain the aver
age in votes on election day
The Washington herald., 1916-08-24

With United States Steel reaching new high
water price President F. H. Gary, now in China,
may decide he afford a longer vacation.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-24

When the hens in Mount Vernon, ~ Y, Stag
ger from the effects OF intoxicants, it suggests
hat the Prohbitonists might well start their
national campaign there.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-24

Two prisoners escaped from a New York
prison in high-powered touring car, but there
are enough headed there by the same method to
keep the averages even.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-24
A PARALLEL.

Who lets a passing bit of woe destroy
The wonder of world reptile with joy
Is more wise than he who would deny
The smiling glory of the summer sky
Because he'd got cinder in his eye
Copyright
The Washington herald., 1916-08-24

Herb Roth. who has quit caricaturing
for couple OF months to join the navy.
WAS being entertained bv ErouD OF
friends before his departure After the
banquet he stood iu back OF an autorno-
bile in Forty-third street waiting for a
street car to go home
While he was waiting something hap
pened and he found himself in a heap
in the gutter. u seems that the auto
mobile had ba"kfred, but Roth thought
Il was an explosion.
A sweet young lady with gray shoes
a yellow gown and a hand painted hat
lifted him up and told him il was all
rigrt. He was not hurt He thanked
her profusely and watched her and sd-
mired her she walked away And
then he reached to adjust his scsrfpin
and Il was gone.
His car me about this time and he
hoped on whistling: You're a DoEgone
Dangerous Girl" until the conductor po-
Htely asked him 10 hire a hall He iE
glad he's joining the navy.
Down at Luna Park there is a captive
balloon and a hu-e sign SAYS: Excursion
trip TO the clouds 81" lip TO date no
one has asked how much It is for a one
way trip.
Twenty Young girls go 20 Central Park
two mornings a week and dance barefoot
on the dew-COvered lawn. They believe
that u is 4 preventative from all d iscases.
And also they are members OF a Broad
way chorus and have a good publicity
man
The Washington herald., 1916-08-24

It is for a likc reason the American people
as to believe him perfect They recognize he
has made mistakes, as he himself recognizes it.
But the mistakes have not been disastrous ones.
AND they are oVershadowed by the great monu-
woe and desolation the land we love and the
homes we have bulded in it Mr. Hughes. in
his plea tor keeping experienced men in office,
IS putting up powerful argument for the re-
election of President Wilson and a Democratic
Congress The Democratic National Committee
VIII be making a great mistake If it fails TO
circulate his Detroit speech as a campaign docu-
ment.-Omaha World Herald
The Washington herald., 1916-08-24

Extravagance is Democratic Economy is
Republican, That is the Republican gospel
Is 1t true that in this State of New York
the annual expenses of the State government
rose rose from ron SI5'7o0ooo.odd in the fiscal year of
in the final year of Gov. Hughes administra-
- Is it true that the annual increase in Gov.
hughes ADMINISTRATIONS averaged more than
$3I5oooo, while in those of his Republican
predecessors Morton, Black, Roosevelt Odell,
and Higgins, it averaged some $o3S,ooo?
Is It true that in the Republican State of
1,t pennsyIva4fas an requisitons for money to the
State treasurer without available cash to iii
them; that State Treasurer Young is quoted as
declaring the Commonwealth in worse financial
condition today than it has been for forty wears;
that when the Commonwealth closed it's books
tor ITS hscal year: which ended November 80, a
dehclt OF nearly 100000 was revealed"
We read these statements with caution. They
must be the product. of bigotcd Democratic
man1PulatorS OF the vcritics. Businesslike admin
istration is Republican Waste, extravarsnce, in
efficiency, arc Democratic-New York Times
The Washington herald., 1916-08-24
THURSDAY. AUGUST "a. 1915.
A Line o Cheer Each Day o the Year.
By JOHN KENDRIcK BANGS.

First printing Of an original poem. written daily
for The Washington Herald.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-24
ARMY ORDERS.

First Lieut. Henry J. Damn will proceed TO San
Diego. Cal.
Capt. Charles 5. Frank will report to Southern
Department
Gait. Edward NJ. weIlcs j.. will report to South
Department.
Orders to Capt. Oliver Edwards. General STAFF.
revoked.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-24

And then there is the yarn that Lou
Rosenberg, an advertising man, tells A
few years ago he was over in London
and was being shown about by an
Englishman. The Englishman was proud
Of their interesting places
Well" said Rosenberg, your city is
very delightful indeed, but you should
sec our electric signs on Broadway.
Some Of them are ITxll0 feet in size"
Interesting, II true" said the English
man. but aren't they frightfully con-
spicuous?"
The Washington herald., 1916-08-24
EDUCATIONAL.
4Sth Year

Year. Opens Oct. !. $3.50 p. ".
The Washington herald., 1916-08-24

The press agent at the Biltmore told me
this, and never knew a press agent 20
variate one iota from the truth will
pass il on. A gentleman sauntered into
the Biltmore roof garden and took a seat.
Before ordering a lunch he asked the
waiter II he could recommend a good
passing photograph place. The waiter
looked al him in surprise
Did you wish TO have your photograph
taken, sir2' he asked
"Oh. no." replied the EngIishman. Il
simply wish TO see a good passing photo
graph show. I have heard them called
movies or something like that"