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The Washington herald., 1916-08-06
Mr.. McAdoo and the White House.

Some mystery seems attached to the recent
report that Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo
was planning to resign from the Cabinet. The
report that Mr. McAdoo was to take Charles
S. Hamlin's position as head of the Federal Re-
serve Board upon the expiration OF Mr.. Hamiin S
term.
Why Mr.. McAdoo would leave the Cabinet
to accept the governorship of the Federal Re-
serve Board was not explained when the report
was sea out. Both positions pay salary OF
sI2yooo year, and as Secretary of the Treasury
Mr.. McAdoo has had large share in the direc-
ton of the board.
AS member of the Cabinet Mr.. McAdoo has
had the opportunity to convey the wishes of
the President to the board and thus to take a
very active part in the direction of the Federal
reserve system. This, in connection with the
report of Mr.. McAdoo's plan to leave the Cab
met, is interesting in the light of belief on
the part of certain Treasury officials that Mr..
McAdoo aspires to the Presidency.
When these officials have expressed their
belief they almost invariably have given score
Iof reasons why Mr.. Meade could not possibly
entertain such aspiration. However, there
still exists the conviction in Offices in the
Treasury that the Secretary hopes to enter the
White House after Mr. Wilson leaves it, if the
President of course, second term.
closer to the President since he entered the
White House than Mr.. McAdoo. In almost in
Vulnerable ways the Treasury head has acted
for Mr.. Wilson in matters of prime Importance,
and this has been true especially in Mr.. Wilson's
dealings with members of the Senate and House.
And of course the husband of one of the
White House brides, Mr. McAdoo has been af-
torded much more oportunity to learn the Presi-
dents views than some other members of the
Cabinet
These only few of the many reasons
cited by men who have been associated with Mr..
McAdoo in explaining why they believe he in
tends to enter the race four years from now. If
Mr.. McAdoo has formulated such plan he
certainly never has given an intmation of it by
word or act. Since his appointment Mr. McAdoo
has stuck to the business OF running the Treas
ury Department in way that has won admira-
ton even from his critics, and some of these
do not hesitate to praise his administration.
Though some tinge of the spectacular has
entered into his work at time he has handled
some rather big jobs and has met crises with
courage. He probably has directed more impor-
tant work for the administration than any other
member of the Cabinet, with the possible ex-
ceptlon OF the Secretary of State, and was nota-
bly, in the limelight as the directing spirit in the
organization of the Federal reserve system.
And those who doubt Mr.. McAdoo hopes TO
be Chief Executive must remember that he stiff
is young man, that he has as much ambition
as he has ability to work, that he has had annie
opportunity to learn from the inside the work
OF President, and that the support of Mr..
Wilson when he leaves the White House If he
serves another term, will be a powerful factor
In determining who the Democrats will nomi-
nate.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-06
Justly Executed.

After fair trial, after a conviction which wa.
based upon evidence that no human being couId
misunderstood misinterpret, Roger Cssement
has been executed. His guilt was of the sort
that no government and people could pardon
without destroying the whole fabric of national
duty. His case was far different from that Of
those unfortunate Irishmen of Dublin who were
executed after trial by summary court-martial
and for rebellion against government thew
had not accepted and for disregarding an aliegf
they had not acknowledged
There never was any illusion in Easements
mind about his own case. He knew what he
was doing and what the consequences Of can
ture would be. He faced the facts with rear
courage and he died bravely. But he deserved
the death that to him; there can be no
just criticism Of the course of the British govern
ment in this instance, and there never was the
smallest excuse for any attempt in this country
otticially or unofcially to interfere in the opera
ton OF the domestic law of Great BritsinLNew
York Tribune.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-06
MIR. Wilson's Campaign.

Inc announcement from Washington that
Mr.. Wilson will not enter actively upon his
campaign for reelection until after the adjourn
ment OF Congress is hailed in Democratic cir
cles as an evidence of the Presidents unselfsh
devotion to patriotic duty. Elsewhere it is rec
ognized as typical of the Wilson bent If Mr..
Wilson is not actively engaged in his campaign,
who IS! Has Mr.. Wilson given undivided thought
to g., anything else in the past six months? Mr..
wilson cannot make people believe speechmak-
ing is all there is to campaigning. - They are
watching the White House, for they. know that
there ne is moving the men on the political
chessboaId and all his time is given up to the
game.-Pittsburgh Gazette Times.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-06
Government Censorship.

The government has undertaken to tell the
newspaper editors of the country, and the peo-
pie generally why censorship is necessary, and
why, IN case of war in which the United States
IS involved, there must be rigorous supervision
OF the war news appearing in the public prints
lnee,dentaliy 1t is pointed out in the government
that the United States is quite as badly prepared
IN the matter of an army and navy There is no
doubt about the value of censorship to the gov
ernment; neither is there any doubt that if the
matter was left to the newspaper readers there
wouldn't be any censorship.-St. Joseph News
Press.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-06

It is to be profoundly hoped that the efforts
now beng made to have the differences between
the railroads and their employees mediated are
successful. There will have to be mediation in
the end and the travelling public will be the great
sufferer If walk-out occurs. Arbitration now
would prevent the inestimable Inconvenience that
accompanies strike, not to mention the hun
dreds of thousands of dollars that will be lost
The Washington herald., 1916-08-06
The USE OF STRIFE.

I gazed into the frowning eyes of strife
And saw down in their opaque depths the stir
Of things that pointed to the richer life,
And all the makings of true character;
And while l love the of smiling days,
All peaceful and serene, with cloudless skies,
I seemed to sense the wisdom of Gods ways
Who sends US woe that we may higher rise.
Copyright 1851
The Washington herald., 1916-08-06

Mr.. Hughes has taken the train for campaign
ing and the Republican campaign has taken on
speedier appearance as a vesult. Before his re-
turn from the West the country will be pretty
we'll informed as to how the Republican standard
bearer stands on the vital questions of the day.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-06

The Congressional Record fattens as the date
for Congressional adjournment draws slowly
nearer. The big volume of political speeches
from both sides of the fence will later furnish
real issues for the corner grocery orators.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-06

Thomas Mott Osborne is being talked of
as Democratic candidate for governor of New
York 1t would be irony to see him oppose
Gov. Whitman, who furnished the opportunity
for a vfndieation complete it was generous.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-06

Congress will materially amend the additional
revenue bill according to the latest information.
But Congress shows disposition to amend the
Underwood tariff which many think makes an
additional revenue bill necessary.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-06

One word is said to be the only thing in the
way of Mexican peace. One man was the only
barrier for a long time and at last accounts
be was still at large.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-06

Raymond Robbins comes back to the Republi-
can fold having decided like other Moose that it
is better to be somewhere than nowhere
The Washington herald., 1916-08-06

With 1000 conductors and motormen strike
In New York and the steam railroad employees
voting to go out, it would appear that walking
VIII be on more programs of outdoor exercise.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-06

Representative Rodenberg is torrid in his
criticism of the Administrations Mexican policy
as the weather Which is some degree of
warmth.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-06

A Line O Cheer Each Day o the Year.
By JOHN KENDRIcK BANGS.

First printing Of a original poem. written daily
for The Washington Herald.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-06

Those thousands of Catholic total abstainers
who will be our guests next week will not be
among those disturbed by the official ruling on
near beer
The Washington herald., 1916-08-06
Hughes Dissenting Opinion"

VICE President Marshall summed up Candidate
Hughes address of acceptance very effectively
when he remarked that it had all the length and
tone of dissenting opinion Philadelphia Rec
ord.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-06
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-12

way. They believe they have a work
to do and they believe further that
any misunderstanding which may
have arisen between their body and
the City Council will disappear un-
der the full light of publicity and a
better appreciation of what is really
being accomplished through the plan
ming organization.
For instance. only yesterday the
commission directed a survey of the
important suburban district between
the northern city boundary and the
Rockville mountain. This is rapidly
developing as one of the most desir-
able of the residential sections of Har-
risburg. 1t was important that the
street lines and grades be established
so that there may be no such blum
der committed as cost the city so
many thousands Of dollars in the east
ern section wnen Cashmere, now the
Thirteenth ward, was annexed to the
city proper.
1t is just this sort of work that is
demonstrating the practical character
of the Planning Commissions activi-
ties. With a vision far beyond our
own little day these men are providing
for the spread of the city along the
river clear to the first ridge back
of Rockville
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-12
Danger Ahead!
From the Fourth Estate


1t would be impossible too strongly
to emphasize the paramount import
ance of reducing the consumption al
this time of news print paper.
Just so long as demand exceeds sup
ply the consumer as entirely in the
hands of the maker.
large number of contracts termi-
nate this Fall and II you reduce con-
sumption well below production you
will have a normal competitive con-
dition.
Something has already been done tc
cut down consumption. but not enough
so far to accomplish much.
Mr.. Publisher, The Fourth Estate has
no desire to run your business, but in
view of the fact that so many pub
fishers refuse to believe the facts, seem.
ing to think that some way. some how
the situation will take care of itself
without their help. their indifference
is exasperating and too serious to dis
cuss dispassionately.
A like situation never heretofore
existed since daily newspapers were
published.
If you think you can keep your nose
In the trough because you happen to
have a contract over 1917 and let your
fellow publishers suffer. you will later
on reap the whirlwind.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-12
THE UNIVERSITY CLUB

TINE University Club of Harris
burg, with the formal opening
that has been set for the latter
part of this month, will take it's place
among the established clubs of the
city. An organization of clean, intel
ligent men is desirable under any cir
cumstances, but the formation of Har-
risburg's University Club is particular
ly apropos in view of the large num-
hers of college and university men
who are located in the city and sur
rounding territory.
The scope and activities of such an
organization as the new club purposes
to be are unlimited. Through the va
rious alumni associations represented
in its membership much good can be
accomplished in the way of making
Harrisburg known in other cities and
towns; visitors to the city will have
one more live organization to make its
impress upon them; association with
other towns through similar clubs
should be productive of mutual good,
and there are educational factors in
the life of a community the size of
Harrisburg in which a university
club can be of great benefit.
Although in its infancy, the already
large membership and growing popu-
larity of the club point to a promis-
ing future. Harrisburg expects the
new club to take its place and do its
share in promoting the city's welfare,
and it will not be disappointed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-12
MIR. Hughes in Fighting Trim
[From the New York SUM-


1t was the lighting Hughes that the
Nashville audience saw. The home of
Old Hickory should know fighter
when 1t sees him. Here in New York
when Charles Evans Hughes says that
he is not too proud to fight we remem-
Der his record as governor, and know
that he is not speaking weasel words"
Nashville had to learn. 1t came to scoff
at the Republican candidate, and re-
mained to respect and understand him;
to respect him for his manhood and to
understand what he would have done
as President in emergencies that found
Woodrow Wilson wanting.
|. AS to Mexico, Mr.. Hughes told his
hecklers that the issue was not the
recognition of Huerta but the protec-
tion of Americans in their rights at
all times, and that he would have
seen that they had that protection.
Huerta was only an incident in the
Mexican upheaval. Mr.. Hughes has
steadily declined to say what he would
have done in the case of Huerta. So
far as the Republican candidate is
concerned that question is irrelevant
to the real issue. the assertion of
American rights and the protection of
them at any cost. There Mr.. Wilson
has failed lamentably. Nashville now
understands that whatever political
action President Hughes would take
with regard to Mexico he could never
be charged with showing the white
feather when the blood OF American
citizens was being wantonly shed by
Mexicans of any faction, Andrew Jack
sons by the Eternal!" must have oc-
Cured to Mr.. Hughes hearers at Nash
Vile when he talked about Mexico.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-12
sCHWAB AS OUR GUEST

|NTITH enormous orders for steel
wv products of every character it
would appear that the local in
dustries and the mills throughout the
country will continue to run at full
capacity for months to come. Buying
these products is rapidly taking UP all
the unengaged mill capacity for the
balance of this year and the first half
of 1907. Many orders are being placed
for shipment over the third quarter of
next year. Domestic manufacturers
are pressing for delivery contracts
and buying for shipment over the sec
ond and third quarters of 1917.
This situation gives added interest
to the coming of Charles M. Schwab
and members of his staff as the princi-
pal guests of the Chamber of Com
merce at its banquet next month. Mr.
Schwab is easily the steel king of the
country and the fact that he has come
up from the ranks gives him a place
of his own among the industrial lead
ers OF the United States. Harrisburg
will give him a cordial greeting and
the opportunity will be presented
through this important function for
Mr.. Schwab and his associates to meet
the live wires of this community.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-12

lieutenant shall perform his duties.
The lieutenant shall also be desig-
mated adjutant. 1t shall. be his duty to
keep the roster and roN, the minutes
and manage the finances.
The regular meeting date of the as
sociation shall be each Friday from
to $3.50 p. m, holidays excepted
Any member who is to be unavoidably
absent shall report to the adjutant
before the drill whenever practicable
otherwise report cause for absence be-
fore the following meeting
There shall be a fine of twenty-five
cents for each unexcused absence. Alb
sences can be excused by the captain
for sickness or for any other circum-
stances over which the member has
no control. There shall be a fine of
ten cents for lateness.
Absence from three consecutive
drills shall automatically terminate
the membership of the offender I'M
gentlemanly conduct on the part OF
the member shall be brought up for
action by the captain in charge at the
next meeting, and may be cause for
dismissal.
Nine members shall constitute a
quorum for the transaction of busi-
ness. An inspector shall be elected
at the first meeting in September to
serve for one year. All disputes con-
cerning military matters shall be re-
ferred to him for final settlement.
New members shall be elected in
the following manner:
1. Nomination. 2. Name to be
entered in the minutes with the name
'of the proposer,. and balloted upon at
the next meeting. 3. An affirmative
vote of the majority of the member
is necessary for election. Elections of
new members may be, postponed at
the discretion of the captain in COM
mand.
This code shall also comprise the
code of gentleman.
Each member shall sign and sub
scribe to this code.
The majority vote of all mem bers
present shall be necessary to amend
this code, or to pass any motion af-
fecting the body at large.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-12
MILITARY ASSOCIATION CODE
MIGHT BE USED AS MODEL

lNNE of the surest indications point
I J ing to the eventual adoption of
some system of universal mill
tary training in this country is the
formation, all over the country, Of
preparedness organizations and indie
pendent military units that are fitting
themselves for service in time of ma
tional need. 1t is a sign that public
opinion appreciates the backwardness
of the United States in military as we'll
as naval preparedness and public
spirited men of military experience,
retired to private life, are giving of
their knowledge in teaching younger
men the essentials of the drill and
tactical problems.
Harrisburg has its own organization
of this nature. The association which
goes under the name Of the Harris
burg Military Association, has for it's
purpose the formation of a skeleton
regiment which would create the
nucleus for a complete regiment or
more OF volunteers in time of war;
The members have adopted an official
code which is binding and acts as the
framework of the organization The
members drill once a week and each
one sooner or later is given the op-
portunity to take charge as captain of
the company. which shall act in abso-
lutte obedience to his commands. Ac-
tual training in the functions of an
oftlcer is thus received and the iridi-
vidual gains not only in the ability
to lead men. but acquires a self-assur-
ance, a savoir faire that will stand
him in good stead in civil life.
The military code follows:
Military Code
This organization shall be called
The Harrisburg Military Associa-
ton
The organization is to be governed
by a captain and lieutenant who shall
nominate their successors, who are
then to be elected by majority vote
OF the members present, to serve for
four weeks.
The captain shall have complete
charge of the drill and preside over
the business meetings. In the absence
of the captain or by his orders, the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-12
THE VICTORY IN MAINE

TINE sweeping Republican victory
i in Maine yesterday is immensely
encouraging to Republicans the
nation over. 1t forecasts public senti-
ment at the polls in November. 1t is
a clear indication that the Progress
sives and Republicans are united be-
hind Hughes and that States like
Maine which gave Wilson majorities in
1912 are safely back in the Republican
fold.
The overwhelming triumph, extend
ing from the top to the bottom of the
ticket in almost every district, is all
the more remarkable because of the
local issues involved and the tremen-
dous pressure brought to bear by the
Democrats to elect their ticket. All
of the influence of Federal patronage
was turned in favor of the Demo-
cratic candidates. Speakers beyond
number, from Cabinet members to
postmasters, were hurried into Maine
to help save the day." Even the
campaign machinery and funds of the
Democratic national committee were
thrown into the balance without stint.
Democratic leaders are naturally
trying to make the best of a disheart-
ening situation and are saying that
the election is distinct indication of
victory for Wilson in November, but
just how they figure is not clear for
the reason that the vote for the Re-
publican candidate for Governor yes
terday was more than 1000 in excess
of the $1,000 votes polled by Taft and
Roosevelt in 1912, while Wilson on
that occasion received a total of only
$1,000.
The more closely the results are
studied, the clearer it becomes that
Maine is going Republican in Novem-
ber by an even bigger vote than that
by which the whole Republican ticket
was swept into office yesterday and
Maine, not without reason, is regarded
as the barometer of the nations
politics.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-12
TUESDAY EVENING,

grief is due largely ~ the desire of the
relatives to bury the mossback at as
small an expense as possible.
But from what a different outlook
the Roberts man sees life. He is ac-
tive in the affairs of his city. He
lives to serve as we'll as to profit. No
limited radius of thousand feet for
his interests. The telephone, the au-
tomobile and the moving picture are
no mysteries to him. He knows them
and has use for them in his business.
He is the man for whom the COM
munity gives birthday celebrations aod
when he goes to his long reward it is
with the knowledge that he has done
his part. that life is better because he
lived and he leaves place that is diff
cult to fill.
Are you Phillips or a Roberts?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-12
EDITORIAL COMMENT

Professor Hugo Munsterberg predicts
triple alliance between Germany
England and the United States, bu,
Mark Twain still ranks as America S
leading MISUNDERSTANDING Southern
Lumberman.
Evidently Mr.. Hearsts editorials are
not widely read in Rumania. - Brook
lyn Eagle.
The most noticeable feature of Kine
Georges latest visit to the front is thai
he went Notwithstanding Southern
Lumberman.
Turning down an offer of $4,000 600
for three coral reefs is what might be
logically expected of a nation which SO
enthusiastically hung the laurel wreath
on DIR. Cook.-Nashville Southern Lum-
herman.
-Rumania can now report to its
allies that she poked the stick in the
cage as instructed and that there really
is something in there alive. Kansas
City Star.