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Helen Leavitt
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and friends who have assisted; for
their kindness to us in our recent be-
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Mrs. Susan Sterling
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and family
Scion, Me-, Nov. %, 1916.
Evening journal., 1916-06-27

able to decide in the coming primar-
les which OF the "yOkes" they pre-
fer As to the better thoughts and
higher political ideals" let the new
organization trot out a man who COM
pares with Senator dupont in this
respect.
Reverting to the subject Of tenure
of Office" there were recorded in the
speech. made by Representative Sims,
of Tennessee. in the House on MAY %,
1916 (page 9G49), the opinions of such
men as Champ Clark. President Taft,
Senator Vest. of Missouri, and others.
Senator Vest graphically stated
the facts as follows:
Il would not advocate the changing
of the Congressional tenure of office.
The people should have an opportun-
ity to pass on the Congressional Rec
ord often, at least every two years;
but if the Record is good and grow
ing one. il should be indOrsed. There
are many who give the Congressman
two terms. no more. These districts
are never influentially represented.
Thus you have the story of influence
in Congress. II is the story of long
service"
President Taft has this to say on
/ the same subject in his address at the
meeting of the Ohio Society in Wash
ngton:
"'Why is it that the small States Of
| the East exercise so much power in
Congress? II is not because an East
ern man has any more capacity in the
matter OF legislation than a western
certainly not more than an
| Ohio man. 1t is because when they
get a good Representative they keep
him as long as he lives, and then he
has the influence that vastly exceeds
the more numerical representation of
population. | do not know whether
this is quite germane to the subject
but it occurred to me to say this be-
vause I feel as if we were all inter
ested in having Ohio well represented
and in having Ohio making herself
felt in the legislation Of this coun-
try by adopting a system that viii
certainly bring about the weight she
is entitled to-"
We now quote from speech deliv
cred by the Hon. Champ Clark, Apri
Q. 1910. as follows:
"'Men should not be sent hithel
simply to crafty their own personal
ambitions, but because they can be
Of service. and having proved that
they are Of service. wisdom dictates
that they should be kept here so Ions
as they continue TO be of service; anC
it may be confdentially asserted tina
the value Of the services OF a man o
capacity. character, industry, and gooc
habits increases in exact proportion
to his length Of service.
"'These facts should furnish mucl
food for thought to every constituenc.
in the land
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under sthe present conditionsi At this
time when the great subject OF pre-
paredness Is before the country the
experience of such men as Senator
DUPONT must necessarily be OF value,
especially as the majority Of the mem
bers Of the Military Affairs Committee
have little experience in such mat
ters.
Yet there are some citizens in Del
aware who will wish Senator DUPONT
out of the Senate They are probably
actuated by personal motives or by
political considerations. In any case
the State OF Delaware would be the
loser and even little reflection will
convince the average citizen that this
is true
The Republicans have just nomin-
ated two men of the highest character
and of nationwide reputation on their
national ticket. II in becomes the
Republicans OF Delaware at this time.
when the Progressives have been
practically eliminated, to start dis
sensions in their own party, and
thereby endanger the election Of a
Republican Senator Harmony should
be the watchword and harmony it
will be If the untrammeled voice and
the unperverted and unpurchased in
clination of the voters OF the rank
and file Of the Republican party will
have its own way.
There are symptoms. however, thai
this harmony. 50 badly needed, is be-
ing threatened by certain sinister in
fluences. When papers in that State
begin to weep and wall over an ina
ginary yoke OF the old organization
whatever that may mean,-and SCI
up a bowling demand for new blood
better thoughts and higher political
ideals" the average practical man
smells a rat and begins to suspect
that there is something rotten in
Denmark" And he is not far wrong
What is the matter with the yoke
Of the old organization?' Would il
not be well for the kickers to come
out into the open and bring definite
charges against the gentlemen who
compose this old organization? As
some kind of an organization is need
ed in any political party and If a new
organization were effected. how are
the Republicans of Delaware to know
that the yoke" OF the new Organiza
ton would not be obnoxious. Anothei
question becomes pertinent; WhC
among the Republicans of Delaware
wants a new organization. and FOL
what purpose? Is the purpose sim
ply to hand out jobs to some hungrl
ones who have so far been left out il
the cold? If such is the case. thu
Republicans simply will have to de
eide between the old effective organ
ization. headed by Senator DUPONT
and a new set OF hungry ofiice-seek
ers That is about all there is to il
Besides, the Republicans will b.
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BRITISH yIEw OF AMERICAN TARIFF.

A MEXICAN workmen who desire continuous rather
n than Intermittent employment should be interested
in the view which British manufacturers OF the
effect Of tariff law in this country. The Demo-
cratic free trade measure was passed early in Oc-
tobcr 1913 On December Is Of that year. the New
York Times published London dispatch which
said:
British manufacturers are reluctant TO embark
their capital in preparing for the demands expected
from America until they are convinced that the new
tariff policy is not likely to be reversed by a popular
reaction"
In other words British manufacturers realize that
a free trade policy would enable them to sell large
quantities of goods in the United States but they could
build extensions to their factories I'm order to sup
ply markets, unless they could have assurance
that America would reinstate its protective tariff
policy The reinstatement Of the protective tariff
would mean the shutting out Of the British goods and
the closing down of the extensions British mills
Conversely would the opening Of American
mills the empoynori Of larger numbers of Amer
ican workmen
The popular reaction" which the British
facturcrs feared has already made its appearance
This shown not only in the election Of 1914. when
the Democratic majority in the House was from
1866 to a. but has been shown in later States dis
feat of the Democratic paIty in the Congressional cleo
tons of 1916. The British manufacturers could read
lily foresee that the American aborne man, who. for
tunatey. has the right to vote. would not stand for
an economic policy which encourages the extension
of British and the closing factories in his
country,
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This protection Of the public is sup
plemented by regulative commissions
in every State of the Union.
There is not a single governmental
agency in existence in this country
charged with the protection Of the rail-
road against possible inordinate de-
mands upon them for wage increases.
The income OF the railroads is regu-
lated, but their outgo is not regu-
lated.
The public is protected in the mat
ter Of rates, but it is not protected
against the reduction Of the efficiency
Of its railroads through inordinate
wage increases.
The regulation of railroad income
protects neither the public nor the
railroads from the power Of organ
lied labor to paralyze the transporta-
ton system Of the entire country If
it so wishes.
The course OF action necessary 10
meet this situation is plain. II be-
comes strikingly evident when II Is
remembered that while organized la
Dor favOrs the governmental regula-
ton OF railroad rates il hears with
great disfavor any talk of such regu-
lation Of railroad wages.
Railroad labor knows that. il its
wages we're regulated by the govern
ment its demands for increases such
as II is making at present would get
short shrift. Yet. by its present atti-
tude, railroad labor is Fastening the
day of wage regulation.
Evening journal., 1916-06-27
With The ParaqFaphers

Il took Germany a great many words to saw that
she woudn't-Rochester a. W Union and Adver-
iiser
How do you expect 10 live we'll yourself il You
don't give other people the like privilege?-Loweu
CMass) Sun.
Long way has the world Travelled from the DAYS OF
snun to the days Of crusade against sneezing-st.
Louis Globe Democrat.
Bryan's advice to President Wilson on how 10 be
reelected comes from an expert how not be
elected.-Albany (N. " Argus.
The El Dorado Republican speaks of a baseball
game which went to score Of % TO 13 very in
teresting g"-Wchta Kans) Eagle.
On account Of the war; my charges for use Of pas
ture will be Sl1OO per for the F. A. Pol
ley-Nebraska Press Nebraska City,
Evening journal., 1916-06-27
Labor and Logic
(From Daily Financial American

The United States has the most
complete system OF railways in the
world, and though the wages of rail-
way employees are much higher,
freight rates are much lower than in
any other OF the leading commercial
nations
Though the railroads OF the United
States afford the public the cheapest
freight rates and pay railroad em-
plOyes the highest wages. the return
10 the some 100000 investors in rail-
way securities is less than II their
capital were invested in ordinary farm
mortgages.
The railroads are our chief public
utility. Their revenues and their
wages are paid by the public. In any
controversy involving an increase in
rates or an increase in wages. the
public is. therefore, a deeply interest
ed party.
Il is estimated that forty-hve cents
Of every dollar paid to the railways
by the public goes TO railroad labor.
In order TO assure itself of the con
tinued efficiency OF its rail carriers.
the American public must choose be-
tween refusing to pay higher wages TO
railway labor or paying the railroads
higher rates.
A governmental agency-thc Inter
state Commerce Commission-is on the
job to see that the public does not
freight and passenger transportation.
Evening journal., 1916-06-27
DEMOCRATS DENYING EFFECTS or WAR.

q ECRETARY OF THE TREASURY McADoO deliv-
- cred himself Of a regular old knock-downand-
drag-out political speech at Raleigh, n c.. recently.
He was talking to the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce.
composed Of men who he seemingly believes, arc ut
terly devoid Of the power OF reason He said pres
en prosperity is not due to war, but TO the economic
strength Of the country. whatever that means
Well, Mr.. Secretary there is just reply 10 that
statement Before the outbreak of the business
was shot pieces and tho popular for the
laboring men was the corner at which the soup cart
and the Flescbmann bread wagon made its appear
ance The end of this fiscal year win find with a
favorable trade balance of over S20OOOOO 900 Be
ginning with April 1914, when the Democratic tariff
law was getting in its deadly work tire balance Of
trade turned against u.s. II had been diminishing
monthly from the time OF the passage OF the Under
wood law.
In April bought Of foreign competitors $1,000
600 more Of goods than were able TO sell abroad
The trade balance from that month to August. was
against us In August il was Si94OO0OO TO the bad
The European war broke out in that month, and the
first demand Of the warning powers the United
states was for foodstufs and horses and mules.
During September recorded favorable trade
balance Of $16O0OOOO II to s131 100000 in De-
cember 1914 and S1S7OO0OOO in December 1915
Thrty-one articles properly characterized as muni-
tions Of war. made up SO per cent of our total ex-
ports The South American countries longer able
to secure their supplies from Europe turned us for
relief
Mr. McAdoo and all the rest Of the Democrats can
argue their heads off trying prove that our pros
perity is rot due to the European war; but facts is
facts" The Democratic prosperity slogan has a NOR
tuary smell.
Evening journal., 1916-06-27
RafionaIitY Versus Irrationaiify
From The Norfolk virginian Pilot DemD

Il is within the mark to say that the
active members of the New York Pro
duce Exchange are by reason of the
constant and intimate contact into
which they are brought with the ship
ping trade. as competent to Judge Of
the best policy to be pursued in build
ing up an American cross-seas mer-
chant marine as any class Of people
i'm the country. A special committee Of
this organization. after several months
Of careful study of the subject. has
submitted a report which looks to a
constructive national policy directed
to restoring the American merchant
flag to something at least approx
mating its One-time supremacy on the
high seas.
This report which has already re-
ceived the approval of the Board Of
Managers and upon which the full
membership Of the organization is to
be asked to vote. suggests the crea-
tion of a permanent Federal Shipping
Board. none of whose members should
be permitted TO hold any other gov
ernment position. This proposed
Board should. in the opinion of tha
committee, have general supervision
over all matters pertaining to shipping,
take over the functions OF the exist
ing Bureau OF Navigation and Inspec-
tion Service and have charge of the
administration and enforcement Of all
navigation laws. It should also be
clothed with the authority and duty OF
making an investigation OF conditions
Evening journal., 1916-06-27

The subject Of tenure OF public Of
flee has had the consideration OF the
ablest men in the country. Their
views are quoted below. II seems
strange that a business man who
would never think of discharging an
experienced and efficient employe will
not hesitate to violate this rule in
the matter of public office: while the
employe. who would think il a great
hardship 10 be kicked out without
warning after having rendered his
employer good service, should also be
willing to kick out an efficient Repre-
sentative without warning or reason
There are at present 435 members
in the House OF Representatives. lt
requires several years for a new
member to become acquainted with
even One-third Of them. and in the
beginning he is simply lost among
a lot OF Other-nonetities, for such
they are until they have gained ex-
perlence II requires time to get the
hang Of the complicated legislative
machinery Of the House and TO be-
come familiar with the mechanism Of
committee work. Under these cir
cumstances it will require time he
fore a Representative can render the
best service to his State.
Take the case OF Delaware. for in
stance With its water front and har-
Dor facilities il should have a rep
resentativc on the Rivers and Har-
bors Committee of the House. This is
as much as Delaware may hope for.
The craftsmanship of that committee.
a position Of immense value to any
State. is entirely out of reach Of the
State Of Delaware. chiefly by reason
Of the idiotic two-term policy that has
been adopted for Representatives
from that State, a policy chat has
been a serious injury to the interest s
of that enterprising commonwealth
There is no good reason why Della
ware should have to 90 for recogni-
tiOn to strange Representatives. since
Mr.. Miller would certainly look after
the interests Of his State with greater
zeal than a Representative from some
other section. who probably would
not care straw what became of the
Delaware River, so long as some river
in his own district was taken care Of
II is really reflection on the husi-
ness men Of Delaware that this two
term policy has been allowed to con
tinue so long
The same holds good in the Senate
Senator dupont has served two terms
with honor. distinction and efficiency
and has been Chairman Of the Military
Affairs Committee Of the Senate. Al
present he is the ranking member oI
that committee and by reason Of mis-
vast military experience is constantly
called on by members of both parties
for information and advice. What 4
small figure would a new member Gu
Evening journal., 1916-06-27

affecting shipping. and OF submitting
recommendations, "as promptly as
possible and from time to time for
changes in the navigation laws which
would place ships Of American regis
try on "A competing basis with ships
under foreign flags" In addition. it is
suggested that a thorough revision Of
the country's navigation laws be ef-
fected with a view to removing all re-
strictions upon the construction of
vessels for the overseas trade and
their operation therein, and to the
adoption of provisions which will per-
NIT the development of a merchant
marine"
This is a logical. sensible plan, for
mulated by men of practical expert
ence, and one which looks first to the
careful and accurate diagnosis of the
shipping situation as an essential pre-
requisite TO ascertainment and appli-
cation of the remedy or remedies
needed for its cure. In marked contrast
with it is the McAdoo scheme, embod-
led in the bill which has already pass
ed the House and is now pending in
the Senate. which does violence to all
logic and all reason. in that it pro.
poses, without waiting to discover the
exact seat and nature Of the trouble,
to apply a nostrum compounded by
empyr'cists who have no practical
knowledge whatever of the subject
which they undertake to treat. and
which, If applied, would be all too GER
tain to result only in rendering bad
condition worse.
Evening journal., 1916-06-27
GEMS OF THOUGHT

Although a pious man. not the less a
man.-Molere.
Long ailments wear out pain, and long hopes Joy
King Stanislaus.
s-.-.-:
II is impossible to please all the world and ones
father.-ia Fontane
.-:-.-.
Vuafrels would not last long ~ the fault was only
on ono sde-la Rochefoucaud
Don't put TOO fine point 10 your wit for fear il
SHOULD get blunted.-Cervantes
.---.--.
III shame there is comfort but IN he hevond All
OounoS OF shome.-sr Philip sidney
Melahehoiy spreads itself betwixt beavcr srd oo,+h
ing mist.-Byron. anu 10 an e'erlaS'-
hola myself indebted 10 any ono from, ,yboso an
hehtened understandings any ray Of knowledre com
- lnuiss'ss 40 n'lnS really 10 inform the mind is to
Evening journal., 1916-06-27

There is no periodical that comes TO exchange
table that is more welcome at all times than is The
Editorial which is published for tho dissemination
OF the best editorial thought OF the day Its editor
John b. stoll Of South Bend Ind, displays remark
ably good judgment in making up his magazine so it
will excite the interest of all classes of readers To
the man or the who wishes to keep in touch
with the drift OF thought matters Of current inter
est, The Editorial offers exceptional opportunities
that cannot fail to meet with due appreciation It
not only rcproduces good editorial opinions, but also
expresses many good opinions OF its which mark
It as being an unusually weedted journal
Evening journal., 1916-06-27
cnMpLIMENr mol sENAroR dnpoNr.

G AVS the Catholic News Bulletin and Review OF Ma
- tional Events, a Washington periodical:
Senator DUPONT. OF Delaware. has announced that
he will accept the nomination for the Senate II ten
dered him by the Republicans OF Delaware. There
has been some talk OF another man. but the Repuh
cans would find IL a difficult matter 20 select a
of his experience influence dignity and industry IL
would be lard TO imagine that they would take such
step Senator dupont enjoys the confidence, respect
admiration and esteem Of every member Of the SEN
ate and is considered the most valuable member OF
the Military Affairs Committee Even his Democratic
colleagues testify 10 that
The editor Of the Bulletin is e. l.. Scharf Ph. d.,
author Of scharfs History Of Delaware and a man
whose business it is TO keep in intimate touch with
men and events His complimentary references TO
me senior Senator from Delaware will find re-
tponsive echo in the hearts and minds OF large
lority Of the people of Delaware.
Evening journal., 1916-06-27
ANOTHER OWES vRII,vp,

MISS ELISABETH CARLISLE. creator md s..s
- OF me Civics Department Of the wilminetor tI,h
School and presiden; Of the Civics Alumni 49,
ton scored another triumph for herself and bor A.
partment last evening in the Rose Room Of the uo,o,
DUPONT
The third annual reunion and dinner of the as.o
citation was Of the delightful Of the nanv
social function held by H. and reflected much credi,
upon Miss Carlisle. who had it in charge.
There large attendance. the display Of school
spirit fine. the addresses made we're interesting
and instructive and the dinner served delight
fully and much enjoyed by an who fortunate
as 10 be permitted TO partake OF H.
Miss Carlisle has done. and still is doing. splen-
did work in community She has made the Civcs
Department Of High School one OF the most inn
portant educational agencies in our public school
system. It is something that is appreciated by thou
sands Of citizens II should be appreciated by all
OF them.
Evening journal., 1916-06-27

were engaged in the famous charge of
the Light Brigade" we may say of
ihese soldiers. theirs not to reason
why, theirs but to do or die" but we
will all hope that there will he no
necessity for them TO leave the State.
and that the horrors OF war may be
averted.
Evening journal., 1916-06-27
SPIRIT OF THE
DELMARVIA PRESS
A HOPE.

From the Dover State Sentinel.
The Sentinel joins with the citizens
Of Dover and vicinity. and with the
parents and other relatives in par
ticular. in a degree OF sadness in hav-
ing the soldier boys start away TO the
drill camp. knowing that there is a
possibility that they will be called to
the Mexican Border. Like those who