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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-03
Let Banks Control.

J. had perm tied ths country through
o1i the long period Of It's control TO
siagger from one financial crisis 20 an
oifer under t-c operation Of national
banking Jaw 9f .ts own framing which
MADE str.rgercy and panic certain and
ne coltro. ~ tne larger business Oper-
ATOMS o. che country by tho bankers
o. few re rye centres inevitable;
aso made a. u . meant 20 reform the
"a, bu' had faint-heartedly failed IN
ias attempt, because 10 could not bring
iistlf % DO trc one thing necessary 20
maze ne reform genuine and effectual,
namely, break up the control Of small.
groups % BANKER.
y had been o1iiylous, or indifferent,
. tte fac. that the farmers, upon
WON tre country depends for It's food,
thc Do The last analysis for It's pros
psity, were without standing m the
azt,fr o. commercial credit, without
Hs protection Of standards IN their
i>fkst transactions, and without sys-
.ttnaic knowledge Of thu markets
~snssiyesi that the labOfer- Of the
1Duhify, trt great army Of men who
tsh ne Industries 70 vas protesting
q rtrA Gnu WANAAANsff NdfiAfu ANFNA
%Dof e. mere commodity % market,
sssrs subject % restraint by novel and
Isscc process In the courts. were
slir9rt Assurance % compensation for
ieE,'r.sl accidents, without Federal
sftzrcs IN accommodating labor
1tp1rs and without national aid or
ssfies in finding the places and TIE in
..stuts IN which their labor vas most
tsstfg
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-03
Pursuit Of Bandits.

Our recent pursuit Of bandits into
Mexican territory was no violation OF
that principle. We ventured 20 enter
Mexican territory only because there
were no military forces in Mexico that
could protect our border from hostile
attack and our own people from Vo-
lence. and We have committed there
no single act Of hostility or Interior
ence even with the sovereign authority
Of the Republic Of Mexico herself IT
WAS plain case Of the violation OF
our own sovereignty which could not
wait TO be indicated by damages and
for which there was no other remedy.
The authorities Of Mexico were power
less 10 prevent H.
Many serious wrongs against the
property, many irreparable wrongs
against the persons, OF Americans have
been committed within the territory
Of Mexico herself during this confused
revolution, wrongs which could not be
egectually checked 80 long as there
was no conftituted power in Mexico
which was in position 10 check them.
We could not act directly IN that mat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-03

that the fear that was once every day
in his heart. that the men who con-
trolled credit and directed enterprise
from the committee rooms OF Congress
would crush him, is there no more, and
will not return unless the party that
consulted only the big men should
return to power, the party of mastery
inactivity and cunning resourcefuness
in standing pat TO resist change.
The Republican party is just the
party that cannot meet the new condi-
tions of a new age. It does not know
tho way and it does not wish new con
ditions. II tried 10 break away from
the old leaders and could not. They
still select its candidates and dictate
its policy. still resist change, sui
banker after the old conditions, still
know no methods of encouraging bust
ness but the old methods When II
changes its leaders and its purposes
and brings its ideas up 10 date II Will
have the right to ask the American PEG
pic to give it power again. but not
until then. A new age. an age OF
revolutionary change. needs new pur-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-03
SAYS CHILDREN
HAVE BEEN FREED
President Insists Much
Has Been Done That
Republicans Prom
ised but Failed to
Accomplish.

,o-o Branch. Sept. 2-Following IS
-. Of President Wilson's speech
- :. q denomination, delivered al
shadow Lawn this afternoons
Senator James, gentlemen OF 1ne
Vo-i-ca-.on Committee, fellow clsIl'' -
I rer-o. ACCEPT the leadership anu
.,ors,bilitv which the Natloha. De..'V
crs-,c Convention has again. III SUI. =.
,o-oro1s fashion. asked me 20 accePt
srsttogt frat expressing my pIo4o u'' y.
~re-itude 20 the party for the trusl ~
S---oses I'm me after four years OF Hely
.,is1 I'm the midst of affairs OF uhpIe0e
l.,.e9 difficulty and the keen seHt's.e
20 .55sd responsibility with Wnlch lN''
toror Ills II mad almost said burdens .
me- n. think Of the great ISSUES o.
..s.ioral life and policy involved ih 'Ie
..-..,-- AVID immediate future condlcI,
- o,r government. ! shall sees as
49, sl,yavs sought. 20 JUSTIFY me eN-
.~ao~5i,arv confidence thus TepoSea u,
10 b~ striving 20 purge my heart ana
-.,,..,-s. Of everv personal and OF every
r,i.ieadivg party motive ana otNo''"e
,,.o~v energy I have 20 the sef' &c o.
.bc ~s+,on as q whole, praying tneV !
--s,. continue % have the counsel ana
.'rro-- Of all forVard-.ookng men al
49,. urn Of the difficult business.
F,r do not loub, that the people OF
he tinted states will wish the Demo.
rate party 10 continue IN control OF
he government. They are not in the
an of rejecting those who have act
nailv served them for those who are
~ak,ne doubtful and conjectural prom
;.ss of service. Least Of all are they
Tselv 20 substitute those who promised
N render ,hem particular services and
o-oye8 false 20 that promise for those
wbo have actually rendered those very
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-03
PRESIDENT RECITES ACHIEVEMENTS
OF HIS ADMINISTRATION THUS FAR

FoUoWing are important points made By Pres
dent Wilson in his speech at ShadoW LGlcn yeS-
terday:
BY the Federal Reserve act the supply of currency
at the disposal of active business has been made elastic
Effective measures have been taken for the
creation of an American merchant marine.
For the farmers of the country we have virtually
created commercial credit by the Federal Reserve act
and the Rural Credits act.
We have effected the emancipation of the children
of the country by releasing them from hurtfu labor
We have sought to equaze taxation by means of
equitable income tax.
The working men Of America have been given a
veritable emancipation by the legal recognition of
mans labor as part of his life and not market
able commodity.
The tariff has been revised not on the principle Of
repelng foreign trade, but upon the principle of
couraging it.
neither seek the favor fear the dspleasure of
that small alien element among US which puts loyalty
to any foreign power above loyalty to the United States
In foreign affairs we have been guided by princi-
pies clearly conceived and consistently lived up to-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-03
Milder Methods.

The Trade Commission substitutes
counsel and accommodation for the
hsrsher processes OF legal restraint,
and the Tariff Commission ought 20
substitute facts 70, preJudices and
theories. Our exporters have for some
time had the advantage Of working IN
the new light thrown upon foreign mar
kets and opportunities Of trade by the
intelligent inquiries and activities OF
the Bureau Of Foreign and Domestic
Commerce which the Democratic Con
eress so wisely created in 1912. The
Tariff Commission completes the ma
chinery by which we shall be enabled
TO open up our legislative policy 10 the
facts as they develop.
We can no longer indulge our tradl-
tional provincialism. We are to play
leading part in the world drama
whether we wish il or not We shall
lend. not borrow; act for ourselves,
not initiate or follow; organize and
initiate, not peep about merely 10 see
where We may get in.
We have already formulated and
agreed upon a policy OF law which VIII
explicitly remove the ban now sup
posed to rest upon cooperation among
our exporters in seeking and securing
their proper place in the markets Of
the world The field will be free, the
instrumen.alities at hand. II will only
remain for the masters of enterprise
among Us 70 act in energetic concert,
and for the government of the United
States 10 insist upon the maintenance
throughout the world Of those condi-
tons Of fairness and Of even-handed
Justice in the commercial dealings Of
the nations with one another upon
which. after all in the last analysis.
the peace and ordered life of the world
must ultimately depend
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-03

spirit and efficiency Of labor through
out our whole industrial system by
everywhere and in all occupations do
ing justice to the laborer. not only by
paying a living wage. but also by max
ing all the conditions that surround
labor what they ought 20 be. And We
must DO more than justice. We must
safeguard life and promote health and
safety IN every occupation in which
they are threatened or imperilled. That
is more than justice, and better, be
cause il is humanity and economy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-03
Boosting Always Empty.

Roasting is always an empty ousl-
go which pleases nobody but the
bs,s.er and 7 have no disposition 20
sszs- OF what the Democratic party mas
secomp,isred. T. has merely done us
duty. = has merely fulfilled It's eA-
pUSit promises. But there can ne no
violation Of good taste in calling atten-
ton 20 the manner In which tnoSe
promises have been carried out or IN
agvertirg 20 the interesting fact thaV
-snv Of the things accomplished we're
VIA. the opposition party had again
and srain promised 20 do, but had LETT
urdone. Indeed, that is manlfestly part
Of the business Of this year OF reckon
i,y and assessment. There is no means
OF Judging the future except by assess
ny the past. Constructive action must
BE- weighed against destructive com
men. and reaction. The Democrats
either have or have not understood the
varied interests Of the country. The
:est IS contained in the record.
Wa. is that record? What were the
Democrats called into power 20 DO
Whs. things had long waited TO be
done. and how did the Democrats DO
them 10 IS q record OF extraordinary
length and variety, rich in elements OF
MANY kinds, but consistent IN principle
throughout and susceptible Of brief re-
eta
The Republican party was put out OF
power because Of failure. practical fall-
IRE and moral failure; because It had
served special interests and not the
country a. large; because, under the
leadership of rs preferred and estsb-
lshei guides. Of those who still make
Is choices. 81. had lost touch with the
thoughts and the needs Of the nation.
and was living IN a past age and under
afxed illusion. the illusion OF greatness.
L had framed tariff laws based upon
lear o. foreign trade, fundamental
doubt a. % American skill, enterprise
and espsci-v. and very tender regard
ior he profitable privileges Of those
Who had gained control Of domestic
markets srd domestic credits; and yet
asd enacted antitrust laws which ham
persd the very things they meant 20
foster. which were stiff and inelas.ic,
l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-03
No National Roads.

q, ne country had no national system
f'sf construction and development.
80 intel gent attention was paid 20
amy and not enough 20 The navy.
~, 'ihsr republics Of America dis
~ W, because they found that We
.,-Ihi hfst ~ the profits % American
~ s.Nrs ard only a. an afterthought
i, @psftisl Justice and helpful friend
~ IT, policy vas provincial in al
sNays; its p1rposes weYe out ~ har-
49,. YIN me temper md purpose of
~ .Sy''b.s md 'fe timely Development
~ hstions interests.
49,, 80. mlhzs stood when the Democratic
a. am into pDvcr. Hon do they
hS~, Alike IN the domestic field
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-03

ter ourselves without denying Mexi-
cans the right 20 any revolution at all
which disturbed Us and making the
emancipation Of her own people await
our own interest and convenience.
For IL is their emancipation that
they are seeking -bhndly, IL may be,
and as yet Intellectually, but with pro-
found and passionate purpose ami
within their unquestionable right,
apply what true American principle
you will-any principle that an Ameri-
can would publicfv ayOw
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-03

free. 10 disperse themselves throughout
the nation; that they should not be
concentrated in the hands Of Few
powerful guides and guardians. as our
opponents have again and again. IN
effect II not in purpose, sought 20 con-
centrate them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-03

Il and at once, the moment the war in
Europe is over. They will be new prob.
lens, most Of them; many Will De old
problems in q new setting and with
new elements which We have never
dealt with or reckoned the force and
meaning Of before. They will require
for their solution new thinking, fresh
courage and resourcefulness, and in
some matters radical considerations
Of policy. We must be ready 10 mob
ilize our resources alike OF brains and
81 r,a.arsa1-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-03
American Spirit.

The people Of the United States are
capable of great sympathles and a
noble pity in dealing with problems o.
this kind. As their spokesman and
representative. | have tried 20 act IN
the spirit they would wish me snow"
The people Of Mexico are striving for
the rights that are fundamental 20 lie
and happiness l5,oOJ,OOO oppressed
men. overburdeued women and plttui
children. in virtual bondage in their
own home Of fertile lands and mex
haustible treasure. Some Of the lead
ers Of the revolution may often nave
been mistaken and violent and selhsh'
but the revolution itself was inevitable
and is right. The unspeakable Huerta
BETRAYED the very comrades he served,
traitorously overthrow the government
Of which he was a trusted part, impu-
IDENTIFY spoke for the very forces that
had driven his people 20 the rebellion
with which ne had pretended 20 sym
pathize. The men who overcame him
and drove him out represent AZ least
the fierce passion OF reconstruction
which lies ~ the very hce OF liberty
and so long as they represent however
impcrfectly. such struggle Tor de-
iverance 7 am ready 20 serve their
ends when 7 can. So iong a. the power
of recognition rests with me the gov
eminent of the United States viii re-
fuse 70 extend the hand Of welcome 20
any one who obtains power ~ sister
republic by treachery and violence. No
permanency can be given the affairs Of
any republic by d title based upon IN
trirue aud assassination. declared
that to be Inc policy Of this Admins
tration within three weeks after | as
sumod the Presidency. here again
VOW il. am more interested in the
fortunes Of oppressed men and pltlful
women and children than in any prop
cry rights whatever. Mistakes | have
no doubt made IN this perplexing bust
-. 1. -..t
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-03
PROTESTS ON SEIZURE
OF PALAZZO DI VENEzIA
Pope Benedict and Austria Hold
Palace Is lnviolable.

Berlin. Sept. Pope Benedict, &C
cordine 70 the "Vossische Zeitung,'
has formally protested against the
seizure by the Italian government OF
the ancient palace OF the Republic OF
Venice. the Palazzo di Venezis, IN
Rome. The palace was being used by
the Austro- Hungarian Ambassador ae-
credited TO the Holy See.
Austria-Hungary, the newspaper
saws. already has transmitted pro-
test through the Spanish Embassy de-
claring Italy, by the convention OF Az
gust "a. 1886, recognized the inviola-
bility Of the palace and pointing out
that the seizure in addition infrinses
upon the right Of the Pointif 70 man
tain diplomatic relations with fore's"
powers.
A decree issued by the Italian gov
ernment. August p. said the palace
was confiscated as a measure OF re
nrisal for Accountable violations OF
International law and devastation OF
monuments and buildings IN venice
without any military motives.
Tbc palRce was given by rope
Clement VIII 10 Venice, and RENAMED
in possession Of the republic uhtll "
fall. when il passed to the emperor "
Austria.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-03
Outsiders In Mexico.

The people Of Mexico have not been
suffered TO own their own country or
direct their own institutions. Out
siders, men out of other nations and
with interests too often alien 70 their
own, have dictated what their privi-
leges and opportunities should be and
who should control their land. their
lives and their resources Of
them Americans. pressing for things
they could never have got IN their own
country. The Mexican people are en-
titled TO attempt their liberty from
such influences; and so long as | have
anything 20 do with the action Of our
great government ! shall do everything
in my power to prevent any one stand
ing i'm their way. | know that this is
hard for some persons 20 understand;
but il is not hard for the plain people
of the United States TO understand.
J. is hard doctrine only for those who
wish 20 get something for themselves
out Of Mexico. There are men. and
noble women, too. not a few, Of our
own people, thank God, whose fortunes
are invested in great properties IN
Mexico who yet see the case with true
vision and assess its issues with true
American feeling. The rest can be left
for the present out OF the reckoning
until this enslaved people has had It's
day of struggle toward the light.
have heard no one who was free from
such influences propose interference by
the United States with the internal al
fairs Of Mexico. Certainly no friend
Of the Mexican people has proposed 1t.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-03
Social Justice.

This record must equally aston sh
those who feared that the Democratic
party had not opened It's heart 70 com
Drehend the demands Of social justice.
We have in four years come very near
20 carving out the platform OF the
Progressiye party a. well as our own
FOR we also arc progressives.
There IL one circumstance connected
with this programme which ought 70
he very Mainly stated II was resisted
~ every step by the interests which
the Republican party had catered 20
and fostered az the expense OF ue
country, and these same interests are
now earnestly praying for reaction
which will save their privileges Tor
the restoration % their sworn friends
20 DOVer before 10 rs too late 10 re-
cover what they have lost. they
fought with particular desperation and
infinite resourcefulness the reform OF
the banking and currency system
knowing than % be the citadel Of their
control, and most snIiously are they
hoping and planning for the amend
fnent Of the Federal Reserve act by
the concentration Of control ia "A single
bank which the old familiar group OF
bankers can keep under their eye ana
direction. But while the big men
Who used 20 write the tariffs and com
msnd the assistance Of the Treasury
have been hosthe all but n few with
vision the average business man
knows that be has been delivered. ana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-03
World Must Unite.

The nations of the world must unite
in Joint guarantees that whatever i
done 70 disturb the whole worlds he
must first be tested in the court Of
the whole worlds opinion before IL Is
attempted.
world must build for itself, and we
must play our part in the reconstruc
ton. generously and without too mGcn
thought OF our separate interests We
must make ourselves ready 10 play II
intelligently. vigorously and well.
One of the contributions we must
make to the worlds peace 10 this; we
must see 10 IL that the people IN our
insular possessions are treated IN tneir
own lands as We would treat them here,
and make the rule Of the United states
mean the same thing everywhere the
same Justice. the same cons deratlon
for the essential rights OF men.
Besides contributing our ungrudglng
moral and practical support 10 the
establishment OF peace throughout the
world. we must actively and intelh-
gently prepare ourselves 70 do our iull
service in the trade and industry which
are 10 sustain and develop the life OF
the nations in the days 20 come.
We have already been proyident IN
this great matter and supplied our
selves with the instrumentallties OF
PROMPT adjustment. We have created,
in the Federal Trade Commission, a
means of inquiry and Of accommoda-
ton in the field Of commerce which
ought both to coordinate the enter
prises Of our traders and manufactur-
ers and to remove the barriers Of mis-
understanding and Of too technical
INTERPRETATION Of the law. In the new
Tariff Commission we have added an
other instrumentaiity Of observation
and adjustment which promises TO be
..-....-- IL -nrt-i caa Mo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-03
Child Labor Law.

We nave effected the emancipation
Of tho children Of the country oy re-
leasing them from hurtful labor. we
have Instituted system Of national
aid in the building Of highroads such
as the country has been feeling after LOT
. century. We have sought TO equalize
taxation by means of an equitable IN
corne tax. We have taken the steps
tbat ought 10 have been taken at the
outset 70 open UP the resources OF
Alaska. We have provided for nat!ona!
defence upon q scale never DeioIe
sc-iouslv proposed upon the response
bIity OF an entire politica! party. W
$50 driven the tariff lobby from cover
and obliged it 20 substitute soma are1-
ment for private influence a., 1870.
This extraordinary recital uus'
sound Ike d platform, llst OF san
guine promises; but u IS not. 10 Is
record Of promises made four years ago
and now actually redeemed IN construc-
tive legislation. IL -.
These things must profoundly DIS
turb the thoughts and coniound the
Mans Of those who have made tnern-
selves believe that the Democratic
marty neither understood nor was ready
20 assist the business OF the country
in the great enterprises when IL Is us
evident and inevitable destiny 10 IN
dertake and carry through. The break
Ink, up Of the lobby must especially DIS
concert them: for II was through the
lobby that they sought and were sure
tho had found the heart OF things:
The game OF privilege can be played
successfully by no other means.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-03
Credit for Farmers.

For the farmers Of the country we
have virtually created commercial
credit, by means of the Federal ke-
serve act and the Rural Credits act
They now have the standing OF otner
business men in the money market. We
have successfully regulated speculation
in futures" and established standards
IN the marketing OF grains. BY an IN
telIigont Warehouse act we have as
sisted 70 make the standard crops
available as never before both for sys-
tematic marketing and as a security
for loans from the banks. we nave
greatly added TO the work OF nelgn-
torhood demonstration on the farm IT,
self Of improved methods OF cultlVa-
ton. and, through the intelligent eN-
tension of the functions OF the Depart
nent of Agriculture, have made IL
POSSIBLE for the farmer to learn sys-
tematically where his best markets are
and how to get at them.
The workirgmen of America have
been given a veritable emancipation
bv the legal recognition Of man
labor as part of his life, and not q
mere marketable commodity; by eX-
cmpting labor. organizations from proc
esscs Of the courts which treated theiI
members ike fractional parts or mons
and not like accessible and responsible
individuals; by releasing our seameh
from Involuntary servltude; by makihg
adequate provision for compensa t!oh
for industrial accidents; by providlng
suitable machinery for mediation ana
cancellation IN industrial disputes
and bv putting the Federal Departme n'
Of Labor at the disposal Of the WORK
.-..r.nr ,rhnr in search Of work